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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-03
Toniqht,s Minstrel Sho,.

Following is the program for the Fire
mems Minstrel show to be given at
7.So o'clock this (Monday) evening. in the
Acme theatre:
Interlocutor-Mr Aldo J. Pellegrini
Ends, Bones-Ralph Carey, Arthur
Burns; Webster Gatchell, Chas. Fuller,
Ends, Tambos-Harold Fuller. John
Smith, Fred Peacock, Samuel Stoddard,
Harry Smith.
Musical Director, Charles O'Brien.
Music by Lancey's Orchestra.
PROGRAM, PART ONE
Grand opening chorus, Entire COMPANY
That Oldtime Rag" John Smith
That's How l Need YOU
Dave Campbell
waiting for the Robert e. Lee"
90. chas. Fuller
Uncle Joe with His Old Banjo u a''s
Ralph Carey
by the Light of the jungle Moon
sugar Moon Master Chas. O,Brien. .Ir
Il Feel Religion Coming On"
Arthur Burns
That's a Funny Place to Kiss Girl"
49,, ~, Harry Smith
Finale-Big Brass Band, Entire Company
PART TWO.
Specialties. Ralph Carey
THE Garden of My Heart" song and
violin obligato. Ralph Carey, Master
Granite City Quartette-IIorace Parlin,
Fred Bates. Charles Fuller, Myron
Haskell
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-03
Funeral of Late Thos. Mclaughlin.

The funeral of the late 1nomas Nc
Laughlin was held. at 9 a. NJ. Saturday,
at the Church of the Sacred Heart. where
a Requiem High Mass was held. Rev. +.
Jas.A. Carey officiated. A large number
of relatives and friends of the family
were in attendance. Mr.. Mclaughlin had
always been liberal with his gifts to the
needy. when applied to for aid. No one
was ever turned away. The pail bearers
We're John F. Quinn, Patrick H. Leigh
ton, John E. Murphy and Arthur @. Ham,
ilton. The remains We're placed in the re-
ceiving vault in Hallowell cemetery. The
floral tributes were many and beautiful,
including pieces from the a. o. U. w.
and X. of Ps. of which he was a mem
her
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-03
HALL0WELL.
Henry N. McGregor Meets
With Painful Accident.
The Deaths Of Geo. D. Wyman
And George c. Stantlal,
Sunday In the Churches...Funeral
kotice..Minstrel Show, Tonight.

Word was received here, shortly be-
fore noon, Sunday, of the accident to
Henry NJ McGregor which occurred
earlier in the day in Waterville. Mr..
MeGregor is a son of the Alexander d.
MeGregor, whose family continue TO
reside at II Middle street. Mr.. Me-
Gregor only left home, last Tuesday,
and went to Waterville to take charge
of the Mountain Milk farm, the prop
ertv of George +. Terry. Sunday
morning, he was driving the milk wa
gon, having on over 800 quarts OF
milk. AS. he was descending steep
hill leading from the farm, one OF the
shafts of the wagon broke, when
caused him to be thrown forward over
the dash under the horses heels ana
fell in such a way as to break both
his legs. The left leg is broken in
two places between the knee and ankle.
The ankle of the right leg is broken.
The horse went on from the scene of
the accident and was caught. The
person finding him went back and
found Mr.. McGregor in this condition
He was taken at once to the hospital
in Waterville, where he was reported,
late Sunday evening. resting as COM
Portable as could be expected. His
sister, Miss Eva McGregor, who lives
at home, though teaching at the Kim
ball school in Winthrop went to Wa
terville on the electric car, shortly aft
er receiving the news of the accident
to be with her brother for the day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-03
George D. Wyman.

George D. Wyman passed away, Satur-
day morning, at his residence on Win
throp street after al illness of nearly
two years. during which time he had
been confined to his home most of the
time. He was in the 69th year of his
age and had passed all his life in Hal
lowell. a widow. two daughters. Miss
Georgia NJ. and Miss Clara L. Wyman,
and one son, Lawrence Wyman. survive.
The funeral will be held, at p. NJ. Mon
day, at his late residence. Rev. Fred
Weston Stanley of the Old South church
will officiate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-03
Advertised Letters.

Women-Bartlett, Mrs. Ernest: East
man. Miss Cora F.: Edgley, Miss Amy;
Everett. Miss Flora; Levesque, Mde.
Neel; Mcdonald. Miss Reta; Runnells.
Miss Pearl; Walker, Miss Bessie May;
Waugh, Mabel.
Men-Berry, Mr.. Clarence: Edmans,
CO L.; Harding. Dr. - Dentist) /:
Horton, Roilin t.; Jewett. W. F.;
Jones. Walter D.; Lunt, Adelbert A.
General Delivery: Mcnamara, ]. /:
McCurdy. Jim; Nickerson, Dr. George
O.; Tucker. Rev. S. G.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-03
Knees Became Stiff
Five Years of severe rheumatism

The cure of Henry J. Goldstelh, n
or victory by Hoods Sarsaparilla.
This great medicine has succeeded in
many cases where others have utterly
failed. Mr. Goldstein says: Il sur
fered from rheumatism five years, 1t
kept me from business and caused ex-
cruciating pain. My knees would be-
come as stiff as steel. | tried many
medicines without relief, then took
Hoods Sarsa parilla, soon felt mueh
better, and now consider nyselt en-
tirplv cured. / recommend Hoods"
Get ii today in usual liquid form or
ehocolated tablets called Sarsatabs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-03
GEN. SICKLES GRATEFUL.
Writes Letter to Saco Man Thanking
For Sympathy.

Saco, Me, Feb. John Haley, libra
rian of the Dyer library, who was a
member of the 18th Maine Regiment
and wrote to Gen. d. e Sickles at
New York. suggesting movement
among the survivors of the Sd Corps.
which Gen. Sickles commanded, to aid
the general in his financial difficulties,
received the following reply Saturday:
Dear Comrade Haley-I thank you
for sympathy extended and would be
grateful if you, as one of my good sol
diers, would organize a movement of
those who served under me To come to
my relief, now in my troubles. Let me
hear from you. No time sfNuld bd
lost"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-03
Somerset Real Estate Transfers.

Following are the recent real estate
transfers recorded at the Somerset
registry of deeds;
Pittsfield-Cora L. Call to Pearl II.
Watson: Dominicll Susi to Pearl H.
Watson; .Dominick Susi to NJ. o. Wat
son: Hilda w. Kinsikila to Alphonse
F. Welson.
Canaan-George Salisbury to Stephen
B. Salisbury.
Fairfield-Aubine H. Smiley to Will
liam H. Hatch: Benjamin B. Taylor to
James r. Badger; Ernest L. Gray to
James r. Badger; Emery Z. Austin to
George II. Wood, Fred Drawn ct al. to
Joseph Roderiek.
Palmyra-F w. Halliday to Frank
NJ Bradford; Ahbie E. Holt to Frank
f. Bradford; Virgil C. Holt to f. w
Halliday.
Chase Stream Track-Maria L. S.
Washburn to George F. West eft al.
Harmony-Charles C. McGlaufin to
M. Mckinley.
whegan-Matilda White to 1ra
A. Norton.
Norridgewock-Ann NJ. Tilten to
George Tilton.
The Maine Central Railroad Co. now
runs train here direct from Portland,
at 10.45, with modern coaches of the
company and the same train at 11.5J
goes to Portland. A new addition, too,
is d news agent on the train.
The Somerset county report, received
by w. T. Seekins, Saturday, from the
printers, is 16-page booklet. 1t shows
that the amount of money paid for sal
aries for county officers amounts to
ST., 1923. The county took advantage
of the State road law and received
SS06.50 This amount has been expend-
ed in permanent repairs on the roads
in the plantations and unorganized
townships in addition to the regular
appropriations for repairs On said
roads.
The annual meeting of Somerset
Chapter, r. A. NJ, took place, Friday
evening, and the following officers
were installed: High priest, Edward A.
Parker; king, Adam Sampson: scribe,
Wallace Stoddard, Bingham; Treas,
George Il. Sampson; Sec, G. M. Lam
bert; captain of the host, G. II. Oliver;
principal sojourner, George X. Robin
son: Royal Arch captain, Harold Cole
man, bingham; sentinel Edgar c..
Dunton: trustee. John c. Griffin. The
officers were installed in a most credi-
table manner by Past High Priest E.
C. Butler.
The engagement of Miss Janet
Wright Cockburn, daughter of Law
renee Cockburn, to Thomas Alexander
Min of Brighton, Mass, has been an
nounced He is an architectural sculp-
tor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-03
East Somerset Pomona Will
Meet, Wednesday, Feb, 5.
Free Baptist Parish Hold Very
Pleasant Social Event.
Local and Personal Items OF Interest
land Social scfes.

4 meeting OF the East Somerset Pu-
mona Grange viii be held Wednesday.
Feb. 5, with Hartland Grange. The fol-
lowing program has been arranged by
Frank w. PageSof Hartland. lecturer:
Opening exercises; music; business,
comforting of Fifth degree; address of
welcome, Mrs. Hattie NJ Farnun; re-
Spouse. W. A. Blaisdell of Palmyra
vocal solo, Myrtle Mcpheters; discus
sion, What Are the Advantages in
Promoting the Social Features of the
Grange?": violin solo, Hugh Goodwin;
reading. Preston Libby, paper. Susie
Lucas; vocal solo, L, r. McCriilis; pa
per, Mrs. Jennie Tracey; solo, Ralph
G. aPhitbriek. The following resolution
will also be considered: Whereas, The
evolution of social science has become
so pronounced that in the educational,
industrial and governmental sphere the
rapidly changing conditions demand
that the Maine State Legislature
should at this present session prepare
the way to grant equal suffrage to the
women of Maine"
MIR. and Mrs. T. E. Getchell and Mr..
and Mrs. s. r. Haines will leave, Mon
day, for a six-weeks trip to California.
Rev. \. r. Pearson, pastor of the
Methodist church, was in Palmyra,
Friday. to ofiieiate at the funeral of
the late Mrs. Mary A. Crawfords Her
age was S6 years. Two sons and one
daughter and a sister. Mrs. Hiram
Gardiner of this town, survive.
The Free Baptist parish held a very
pleasant social, Friday evening, in the
parlors of the church, when an infor-
mai reception was given to Mr.. and
Mrs. B. E Cornell and two children
who, recently, moved from this place
to Wateryille and, who are visiting a
few days here. They were presented
with a parlor table. A program was
given, which included a spelling match,
with j. e. Little and Edwin Ghilds,
captains. Mrs. Grace Coffin was teach
err The words were spelled backwards.
Miss Mabel Johonnett of Norwood,
Mass, who has been visiting in Pal
myra with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
H. G.. Johonnett, returned Saturday, to
Massachusetts.
Lancey Milliken left, Saturday, on
a business trip to New York.
Lindsey c. Bean of Wollaston, Mass,
who has been visiting his sister, Mrs.
S. NJ. Raymond, and Mrs. A. A. John
son, has returned home.
Mrs. George Emery and daughter
Gladys and son Enroll of Bangor, who
have been guests of Mrs, Emerys
mother, Mrs Prudence Bean, have
gone to WATERFOWL, Mass, where they
viii join Mr.. Emery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-03

William A. Wheeler of Brooklyn, n. Y,
passed the weekend with his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Sylvester j. Wheeler, AZ
Second street. The younger Mr.. Wheeler
has been away from Hallowel for four
years He was formerly assistant fore
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-03

The first of a series of Sunday eve
ming union services, among the Pro-
testant churches for the first Sunday
evening in each month, was held, Sun
day evening" in the Old South church.
There was large congregation and
most interesting dance with good
music and good sermon as the re-
suit. Rev. H. L. Nichols of the Meth
odist church was the preacher on the
occasion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-03

man in the packing room of Johnson
Bros. for 10 years. He is now foreman of
the packing room of Wicket & Gardiner.
shoe manufacturers, in Brooklyn, \. Y.
Mrs. Wheeler has passed i visit of six
weeks in Hallowell. She will return,
Monday Morning, on the 10 O'Clock train
to Brooklyn with her husband.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-03

The Progressives will meet, at 73O Mon
day evening, in the municipal court room
at the City hall. for the purpose of con-
sidering the ACCESSIBILITY of placing a
ticket in the field for the spring election.
All who are interested in the Progressive
movement are cordially invited to attend.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-03

In the supreme court, Saturday. YER
diets of $500 each iE two cases were rem
dered against the II. NJ. Shaw manufac-
turing Co. of Greenville, in favor OF
James Murry an Italian laborer. and his
son Ralph. II was claimed young Murry
was injured byNa saw not properly guard
ed. The father sued for $1,000 loss of his
sons wages and the son for personal in
juries of 5000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-03
Victor GRANGE.

Victor Grange will hold its regular all
day meeting. Tuesday, Fec. A. An inter-
esting program is expected. Prof. Slate
of Z. of ~ will give a talk on Gram
Growing in Maine with other speakers
along the same line. There will also be a
paper on Bread Making" readings and
music.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-03

Rev Fred A. Snow of Old Town be-
gan his pastorate at the Baptist
church at F'reeport, Me-, Sunday. He
succeeds Rev Walter +. Sturtevant,
" no recently resigned to accept a call
to Belfast Rev. Mr.. Snow was grad
uated from Colby in 1885 and in 1888
from the Newton Theological Semi
nary. In October of the same year he
was ordained at Rockport, where he
remained for four years. He then
went to Park Rapids, Mimi, for three
years, and then returned to Maine to
accept the pastorate of the Baptist
church at Cherryfield. He was at this
church for eight years, and for the
last nine years he has been at Old
Town. Mr. Snow is married and has
several children He is prominent in
the state organization of the Baptist
church, being a member of the State
executive committee
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-03
The Oakland
Sc. Cigar Sc.
NO SUPERIOR, FEW EQUAL
Geo. B. Morse Co., Mfg, Gardiner, Me.
DE u
THE AFTER DINNER TREAT

Is not complete unless You come to
Winslow's and get your supply of
CONNECTIONS. This store has the best
of everything, always fresh and nice
and homemade candies you'll find
here will more than please you. Ice
cream orders for any occasion desired
receive prompt attention when left
here. e. p. Winslow. 500 Water street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-03

Today, c. H. Became commences Civ
ing away a cute and valuable purse
with every purchase of goods to the
amount of 80 cents or more Only one
to q customer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-03

Winfield S. Waldron went Sunday to
Portland to deliver the lecture and the
message at the Progressive Spiritualist
meeting in the afternoon and evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-03

Mr. and Mrs. George A. Mitchell of
Togus We're weekend guests at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Robin
son. School street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-03

Ralph C. Moore, U. of NJ, who has been
visiting his parents, Mr.. and Mrs F. G..
Moore returned Sunday afternoon, to
Orono.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-03

The Old South League will meet at
2.3O, Monday afternoon, with Mrs
Charles w. Alexander, 27 Pleasant
street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-03

]. w. Jones went, Sunday, to Lewis
ton to attend the funeral of the late
NJ C MeDonough. prominent MEM
Der of the n. z. O. p.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-03

Miss Geneve Johnson, who has been the
guest of her sister, Miss Camilla WHIT
ney, has returned to her home
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-03

Miss Helen l.. Haines. who is teaching
in Richmond. passed the weekend with
her parents, 20 Winthrop street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-03

The Kit Kat Club of Gardiner were
entertained, Saturday. by Miss Eliza
beth G. Otis at her home on the
Vaughn homestead Hallowell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-03

According to European figures the ia
talities now attending aviation hardly
exceed one death for each 100000 miles
flown, as compared with one for each -
miles three years ago
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-03

The Womans Auxiliary of st. Mat
thew's parish will meet. at p. M. Tues
day, with Mrs. Ernest Currier.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-03

The Welcome Club will give well
come dance, at p. NJ. Monday, in
Granite Cutters hall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-03

The meeting of the Hallowell Steamer
Co. No 3, announced for Monday night,
has been postponed to Thursday night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-03
BELFAST.

Tho January number of the Girls
Home has been necessarily omitted
owing to the serious Illness for weeks
of its editor, Mrs. f. L. Z. Bracket
All the principal features, however,
will be merged in the next issue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-03

Judge I<enesaw Mountain Lands Of
Chicago. confesses that he once work
cd as an usher in a theater
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-03

C. c. Wentworth has purchased the
fruit store on Water street, formerly
owned by p. Rizoli.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-03

Mrs. Frank Webster, Brunswick
avenue, was the guest, Sunday of
friends in Brunswick.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-03

Mrs. Walter Scott returned, Sat
urday, from weeks visit with
relatives in Olean, y. Y.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-03

| Alden Knight of Portland was call
! ing, Saturday, on friends in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-03

Mrs. G. w. Banks of Highland ave-
nue., passed Saturday, calling on
friends at her former home, Lewiston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-03

February meeting of the City Govern
ment, at 7S0 this monday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-03

Guy Simpson, passed Sunday, as
the guest of relatives in Brunswick.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-03

Freeman p. Clason returned Satur-
day, from Harvard Medical school, to
remain over the Sabbath.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-03

Ivan Scott of Waldoboro is visiting
his brothers, Walter and Melrose
Scott.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-03

Miss Hannah Page and Mrs. f. l..
Marsh, who have been attending the
Convocation services in Bangor re-
turned home, Saturday.
DR.. Downs of Fairfield has been en-
gagged to speak in the municipal build
ing. some time in the near future. on
Tuberculosis and will come under
the auspices of the Skowhegan Wo-
mans Club
e. II. Emery of Sanford. one of the
officials of the Civic League, was in
town. Saturday, where, on his com
plant, an arrest was made, the re-
spondeGt being charged with running d
gambling device. The case against the
respondent was mol pressed by sug-
gestion of his attorney, George w.
Cover, upon the payment of eests.
Mrs f. w Briggs of Pittsfeld pass
ed Sunday with her grandfather, Lew
ellyn Goodwin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-03

Harold r. Holton of Harvard Law
school was a weekend visitor with
relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-03
GARDINER.
TeIephons 37-W.

Miss Ella Laid. Highland avenue,
| is reported as gaining in health.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-03

Alaska is to have a monorail rail-
road.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-03
Social, Friday Evening, to
Mrs. Eva Sayward.
The Somerset County Report
An Additional Train Here.
Annual Meeting Of Somerset Chap.
ter, R. A. M...Reai Estate Transfers.

A social was given, Friday evening,
in the Bethany church Vestry in honor
of Mrs. Eva Sayward, who is about to
go to Lancaster, y. H., to make her
home. where her husband has Il posi-
ton with the Maine Central r. r. Co,
as rlumber,vA supper was served, at
which 30 people were present. Follow
ing the supper a program as follows
was given: Vocal solo, Mrs. Eldena
Halves; piano solo, Mrs. Ethel Ames;
recitation, Mrs. c. 3. Hight recitation,
Miss Helen Hight; recitation, Mrs. T.
\. Decker. Then an interesting game
was introduced. 1t WAS announced that
powders good for indigestion would be
given each person. These when opened
contained jokes. Following the pro-
gram. beautiful Sawyer print was
presented to Mrs. Sayward.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-03

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
aged So years; Jan. g. William T. Mixer,
aged 43 years: Jan. q. Eleanor Barlow
Parker, of Livermore, aged SO years. IL
months, 3 days; Jan. %, Mrs. Alberta j.
Hemingway of South Paris, aged %
years.
AROOSTOOK.
Woodland-Jan. p, Mary E. Smith, aged
- wears
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-08-05
by ORDER OF GEAR
Nicholas Savin, Adventurer, Re.
leased From Riga Prison.
international Swindles, "haan % the
hour" In Russia, Now Earns Non.
est llvine-Was Street ca
Conductor In Chicago.

Moscow.-Nichoias Savin. the no
torious Russian adventurer who calls
himself Count Nicholas de Toulouse
Lautrec. has been released from pris'
on in Riga by the cars manifesto Of
March s. When the count came out
Of prison he had only three rubles In
his pocket He has earned 5000 ~
lies 50 far. A Moscow newspaper ID
publishing his diary and . cinemato'
graph firm has paid him $1,000 for
films illustrating his life. In Russia
he Is the man of the hour.
He Is known to the police all over
Europe and America az an exceeding.
ly accomplished swindler, who speaks
half a dozen languages and whose
speciality is the passing of on the
guileless of forged bonds and securi.
ties.
He accounts for all the records OF
charges and convictions against him
In various parts OF the globe In two
ingenious ways.
Either they were crimes committed
by cousin who is remarkably like
him or he says they were charges
trumpet up against him by the Rus
sian secret police in order to get rio
of a dangerous nihilist.
According to his own story, he took
part in the Russo-Turkish war of 1877