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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-04-10
Defendant Wins

The case OF United States Casualty
Company Us. John c. Griffin, tried in
the United States Court in Portland,
was decided in favor of the delendan.,
Tuesday. The action named $4,000
as the amount sued for and arose from
an insurance policy of $4,000, which
was paid to the estate of the late
Henry Washburn by the plaintiff.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-04-10
ANOTHER IMPORTANT
RESCR|PT
Decisions in Gledhin VS..
McCoombs Case
Rrought TO Recover the Sum of S9,907.-
Al. the Proceeds of q Life Insurance

Sarah H. Gledhill VS.. Alice w. Nc
Coombs.
pescript, Cornish, J.
In an action for money had and re-
ceiyed brought by the plaintiff, the
mother of Edwin Gledhill, deceased
against his wife to recover the sum
of sqgo7. 40, the proceeds of life in
surance policy taken out by said Gled-
hill on Nov. 5, 1901, and payable in
the event of his death to his executors,
administrators and assigns, and al
legged to have been given to the plain
tiff
Held:
|. That a policy of life insurace,
PAYABLE to the legal representatives OF
the assured, may be made the subject
of gift; and such gift may be effected
bv mere delivery, without assignment,
of the instrument, If accompanied by
such words or acts ON the part of the
donor as indicate a clear intention to
give. coupled with the subsequent re-
tention by the donee. 1t is the equit-
able or beneficial interest which
passes while the naked legal title re-
n.Bns in the donor.
.. That to establish a gift of this
nature, when the donor has deceased
and the opportunity for fraud is great,
the evidence should be full, clear and
convincing.
3. That the evidence in this case
meets this requirement and is ample
to establish the gift. 1t comes not
merely from members of the family,
but from personal friends and busi-
ness associates of the deceased, and
stands uncontradicted.
A. That the action was properly
brought against the defendant person
ally, instead of against her as admin
stratrix of the estate, because the
policy did not belong to the estate,
and the defendant as Administrative
had no rights in it. AS the legal
title remained in the estate, it was
necessary that it be collected in her
name, but she was merely the coduit
through which the proceeds were to
pass; and when collected, they belong
to the plaintiff, and not to the estate.
). The action being against the de-
fendant individually, the plaintiff was
competent witness.
Judgment for plaintiff for $9,907.40
with interest from February "a, 1912
the date of admitted demand.
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MARITAL TROUBLES AIRED
In Municipal Court, Monday Before
Judge BrazzelI

Deputy Sheriff Rufus McKenney
was down from Madison Monday
bringing with him Addie Albert, who
WAS employed there and whom he had
arrested earlier in the day on the
charge of non-support. Virginia,
Alberts wife was the complainant,
Mrs Albert is residing in Water
.ille and is employed in a factory
in that city whereby she earns ac-
eording to her story the sum of Sc
weekly. An adopted son aged IA
years is also employed and earns
about 81 per week. She testified to
having two smaller children and ask
ed that her husband might help her
IN supporting the family She
claimed that he had sent her a part
OF the time $500 per week and a
part of the time $500 per week, while
he was earning the sum of Sl2 week
ly.
When living with him, she alleged
that he told her to get out and said
that she had formerly resided in
Madison with her husband. The
couple conversed together more or
less, both parties being French, and
he agreed to give her one half of
What he earned each week.
Judge Brazzell settled the case by
ordering an execution issued against
Albert for the sum of $500 to be paid
weekly to Mrs. Albert
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-04-10
LOCAL ITEMS

Next Sunday morning al the Congre-
gational church Rev. Theodore Hal
bert Wilson will preach upon this
question" Can a Christian do
on Sunday The male quartet will
sing.
parish supper to adult attendants
at the Congregational church will be
served this evening in the church din
ing rooms. There will be program
.ollowing the supper which is to be
ture the details OF which ar not to
be disclosed until during tn avening
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-04-10
CONN NECT|CUT HAS
RATIFIED
Amendment to United
States Constitution
Which Provides for the Direct Election
OF Senators. Law Now Assured

The legislature OF Connecticut has
States Constitution providing for the
direct election OF Senators, Connecti-
cut is the thirty-siNth state in ae
union to take this measure which
makes the necessary two-thirds re-
quired to insure the law.
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Card cf Thanks

We wish we might personally thank
all our neighbors and friends who
have been so thoughtful and kind in
the double sorrow which has recently
come to US in the death of father and
mother, brother and sister, Mr.. and
Mrs. s. G. Mayo. Your words and
acts and the beautiful flowers gave
us keen sense of your sympathy and
loving interest.
Mrs. Minnie C. Pishon
:. Mr.. Abner w. Mayo
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REMOVAL Of MOUL-
TON SOUGHT
By the Members of the
Maine Legislature
Is Result Of an Impeachment Trial.
the sheriff Being Accused of Non.
enforcement

The evidence on both sides in the
Impeachment Trial of Lewis W Moul-
ton, sheriff of Cumberland Co, accused
of neglecting TO enforce the prohibi-
tory law was completed, Tuesday
night Yesterday afternoon this
mans fate was placed in the hands of
Governor Haines. The Senate, voting
II to -, and the House voting so to
"a, adopted the address asking his re-
moval.
The Penobscot case involving the
administration of Sheriff Wilbert W.
Emerson was to be put on at $50 this
morning.
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Card Of Thanks

We wish to extend our thanks to
our friends for their help and for the
sympathy expressed by the beautiful
floral offerings received at the time of
our recent loss and bereavement
Mr.. Albion w. Merrill
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Holbrook
and Family.
April 8, 1913.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-04-10
Card of Thanks

We wish to extend gratitude and
thanks to friends who came to us in
our time of trouble, and to our former
pastor, Rev. 7. B. HIATT, also for the
beautiful flowers.
F. M. French
r. W. French and Family
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Card of Thanks

We wish to express our sincere
thanks to our neighbors and frienis
who were so kind to us during the
sickness and death of our wife and
mother; also for the beautiful floral
offerings.
Mr.. James Haynes
Mr. and Mrs Elmer Baker
Mr.. and Mrs. Irving Stevens
Norridsewock April 10, 1913.
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Why doesn't some of the new
parties adopt a color and a yell?
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1913-12-11
MOTHER! THE CHILD
IS COSTVE, BILIOUS
II tongue is coated, breath
bad, stomach sour, don't
hesitate!

Give California Syrup Of Figs" at
once-a ,easpoonful to-day often saves
u sick child tomorrow.
II your little one is out-of-sorts, half
sick. isn't resting. eating and acting
naturally-look. Motherl see IL tongue
is coated. This is n sure sign that its
little stomach. liver ana bowels arc
clogged with waste. When cross. irri-
table. feverish, stomach sour. breath bad
or has stomach-ache. diarrhoea, sore
throat. full Of cold. give a teaspoonfuI
Of California Syrup Of Figs" md in II
few hours all the constipated poison
undigcstcd food and sour bile gently
moves out Of its little bowels without
gripping. and you have a we'll, playful
child again.
Mothers can rest easy after giving
this harmless "fruit laxative" because
il never fails to cleanse the little one
liver and bowels and swccten the
stomach and they dearly love its pleasant
taste. Full directions for babies. children
Of all ages and for grown-ups printed on
each bottle.
Beware Of counterfeit zig syrups. Ask
your druggist for a 5O-ccnt bottle Of
California Syrup Of Figs" then see
that Il is made by the California Fig
Syrup Company" Don't be fooled!
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1913-12-11
WALL Street.

Market Closnx-.In The late after.
noon the market in general showed a
tendency to improve, but Improvement
was irregular and there was no snap 10
the rally anywhere In the list. but the
market on the whole showed good re-
sistance to the depressing news. There
was q poor market for specialties and
declines occurred In number of them
Two OF the express companies' issues
sold nt a new low.
New Haven closed at s. rs. or s7-s
points below Wednesdays close: Penn
syIvania closed - below, at i0 5-s. and
most OF the stocks showed . substan-
tisl recovery from the low foint and
closed quiet and steady. Total sales OF
2N.&l shares.
Opsn.ng was rather quiet With inter
est centred IN New Haven on passing
Of dividend. AmalgaTsted Copper
opened IL off at 70 "a. I.ehigh Valley
was - higher at 1ss "a. and New York
Central b.s lower a. % IA. At the end OF
a few minutes prices improved and
better tone developed.
New Haven opened with c.ooo shares
at q 1-2 u G.. and on the next transac-
ton rallied to So rs. Bears seemed to
have concentrated pressure on that is-
sue in hope Of depressing general mar
ket. but of course there was also
certain amount OF liquidation In the
stock by holders who were taken by
surprise In regard 10 the passing OF tho
dividend.
shortly after opening stocks ad-
vanced sharply on large trading. but
seemed TO meet plenty OF stock offer-
lngs which put q check on the advance.
Although the street was flooded with
bear tips tho general market did not
decline much. but weakness appeared
In . few OF the prominent issues when
they were raidsd later on In the morn
Ing. helped no doubt by bslatsd selling
orders.
New Haven on renewed pressure sold
down TO 81 IS and Pennsylvania de-
clinsd TO los 6-s. but both rallied . little
and very little stock came out 1t the
lower level. which was the lowest for
year. American Tel. 4 Tel. sold OF 70
li6 "a, and tho fear Of government
ownership In causing holders OF this
stock to sell their holdings. knowing
that per cent. dividends could not be
expected after the tolls are adjusted or
government control takes place.
During the second hour pricss we're
moro steady: New Haven rallied to 60
and tho general list. with few sxcsp.
lions. was back 70 the opening level and
showing . tendency 10 recover sull
further.
In the early afternoon Reading vas
strong. and under cover Of the eEoits-
ment In New Haven was very sctive.
without special news Of any kind To 60
count for the activity except that .
great many traders bsiisvs that the
management may make . change In ad-
vance Of the Government suit.
The strength In the market continued.
showing slixht advances In number OF
issues above the opening level. while
others were considerably above the low
point Of the morning.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1913-12-11
COUNT AND COUNTESS
COMING HERE To FIGHT
FOR MARRIAGE: DOT
Her Father, Joseph Schweitzer
of Clockmaking Fame, Cut
Of Allowance.

Count and Countess Alberto Glacoino
Giovanni Francesca Maria Guilineili will
Re missed At the Christmas Eve festivi-
ties at King Emmanuei's Court this
year. The Countess. VINO was Blanche
schwei,zer. daughter of Joseph schwoit-
ser. head OF q cloak manufacturing
company. and her husband. will be
d New York about that time to testify
h q suit they have both brought to
compel schweitzer to pay his daughter
o.50o . year during her life In consid-
Grafton of her marriage TO the Count.
The announcement that The Count and
bic wife would arrive here before
Christmas was made before supreme
Court Justice Page to-day by Gino c.
operanEa, their attorney. Mr.. speranna
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1913-12-11
CONSOLIDATED
STOCK EXCHANGE,

BedHe business began elsewhere In
Wall street there was large trading in
New Haven on the Consolidated Stock
Exrhanse. Owing to the early opening
on that exchange It wA the first mar
ket to receive the impact o: the passin &
Of the New Haven dividend. Before 10
o'clock more than 1000 shares Of the
New Haven had changed hands on the
Consolidated At 70 I-2 down TO 90 1-2. the
latter price representing a decline COM
pared with Wednesdays closing quota
tion OF 3 "a points. II wac noted that
wher the New York Stock Exchange
opened ~ 10 o'clock some New Haven
sold there at the prior Consolidated
price OF ss1-2. With . further fall in
price Immediately ensuing.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1913-12-11
Get Rid Of
Piles at Home
Simple Home Remedy, Easily Applied
Gives Quick Relief and Prevents
All Danger from Operation.
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Don't even think of an operation for
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doctor said: Any part Of the BODY cut
away ~ gone forever. One or two appii
cations Of Pyramid Pile Remedy anl all
the pain. fire and torture ceases. In q
remarkably short time the contested veins
are reduced to normal and you will soon
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Send for free trial psekaGe and prove
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your case. even though YOU may be wsar-
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Just send In the coupon below at once
for the free trial treatment. II viii show
YOU conciusiveiy what Pyramid Pile REM
edy will DO. Then YOU can get the regular
packaE0 for 90 cants at any drug store
Don't suffer another needless minute. Write
now.
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cent. payable Jan. 2 to stock Of record
Dec. 81.
Missouri Pacific reports a falling on
In earnings Of $4,000 for the hrst
week Of December. and since July 1 q
decrease Of Ssss.o12.
United Light ana Railways Company
regular quarterly dividends Of I i-2
per cent. on tho first preferred and "a
stocks. both payable Jan. ! to stock OF
record Dec. Is.
Otis Elevator Company regular
quarterly dividends of I i-2 per cent.
on preferred and ! per cent. on COM
mon stocks. payable Jan. Is to stock
Of record Dec. al
lawyer Title Insurance Company
dividend Of 9 per cent on common
stock. payable jan 2 to stock Of record
Dec. Is.
Maine Central regular quarterly divi-
dend Of $3.50 per share.
Stewart Mining Company dividend
Of 10 per cent payable Dec. - to
stock Of record Dec. Is.
PheipA. Dodge q Co. extra dividend
Of e2.6o . share In addition to rsgu-
lar quarterly dividend OF $3.50 . share.
payable Dec. 20 to stock OF record
Dec. ~. A year ago % extra was paid
Kaufman Department. stores pre-
ferrsd dividend for quarter Of N.76. pay
able Jan. : to stock Of record Dec. 70.
Many .. those who sold Pennsylvania
stock said that they did so under the
impression that Pennsylvania was n
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1913-12-11

On SALE TO-DAY AND TOMORROW.
~ . grpoe Many yeass we hevs ~ ne
sscSeasie. e .e.ll,g ~ lss(sse DlsnS.as
-, wslsss o. vslshs, e $500 =
~ s0praao Cut1lng" whseA peeauces 2
8. IN s Be: :.9 s:s:s .:
:s:::s:s t:A.'. =: hss.: - :: : s;isi:
- sssiiy sens wo.derfsi Dis..e.ds IL
~ !st tsss lsek ihs 1900 0e.n. Nebeay
eeab1 ts1l tie diffesesce withsut the
assags:t kise q ? nagnlfier. Every
- .S ::1 ::e =: 81 X: .,:, = x;
9ssey aaA Irstecte yes sseinst lass. II !.
81 ssy r-psssSIs bissn"sS Sesss in tie
Ul1eeo ntete.. Ash - see u Ses.ee nsakiaG
...s 3. Il: e 4s si:: c ss:
lee4aealne tAet the moaev viii e re
fsoaea sSees4in9 70 srr ssssa.tse u fay
thSs dS.6ie SSsss prIres. W. TSow A..
l1ts'y Whist sthes. fee,ess sss doinG -
6ss::s. stSs s:ssss I'D o,,e. Of ....
e1Aee Osaulae Dlsmssd ki16S u ke e.
1egs6 st thls sale.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1913-12-11
NEW YORK COTTON MARKET.

Tho cotton market openeh quiet and
featurelsns. with slight changes and an
creased ofrer1n9s on any advance.
There was not enough outside interest
to counterart tendt ICY to depression.
Port receipts to-day were estimated at
10000 bales. against <6.7s% for last
week and 64.S<3 for tho same date last
year. The market was dull and price
changes were within narrow limits all
day. Tho list closed steady. showing
one point advance 70 three points de-
chine
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1913-12-11
ITEMS FOR INVESTORS.

American Type Founders Company
regular quarterly dividends Of I 80 pei
cent. on the preferred and I per cent
on common stocks. payable Jan. Is to
stock OF record Jan. 10.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1913-12-11

Hediey Gold Mining Company. regu-
lar quarterly dividend Of 8 psr cent.
and an extra dividend Of 10 per cont,
both payable Dec. 81 to stock OF record
Dec. 10.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1913-12-11

very large holder OF New Haven stock.
and would suffer from the dividend
omission. But on lts holdings OF G5,OOo.oc
the loss Of dividend this year will
amount TO SijOooo. the difference between
3 and per cent.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1913-12-11

Wheat opened steady for short cover.
ing. Induced by rumors Of export busi-
ness and claims that domestic -four
buyers srs carrying light stocks. Pro.
At taking prevented any material up
turn.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1913-12-11

Agricultural Chemical Company regu.
lar quarterly dividends OF per cent or
common and IL per cent on preferrsd
stocks. payable Jan. Is to stocks vi
record Dec. II?
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1913-12-11

Mutual Alliance Trust Company. reg,
ular quarterly dividend Of / i-2 be,
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1913-12-11

Royal Baking Powder Co. regula
quarterly dividend OF 1 Ia per cent. OF
preferred stock. payable Dec. 81 I,
stock OF record Dec. IS.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1913-12-11
the CLOSING QUOTATIONS.

tn following wsss the hisf.sst ip~sse sad ~
ysices Of stocks for TO-DAY and the ~ ohaoeo
y ooupassd WITH yssteedays elealA0 pNeo: Me-
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1913-12-11

cent. payable Jan. to stock Of record
Dec. 81.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1913-12-11

Missouri Pacific reports a falling Of
In earnings Of $4,000 for the nrs
week Of December. and since July 1
decrease Of o652.012.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-24
Australian Meats
At Lower Prices.


San Francisco. May 23-6ne hun
dred and ninety-two thousand pounds
OF meat, veal beef and mutton ar
rived at this port. Thursday, on ths.
steamer Sonoma from Australia. This
is The third shipment of meat receiv-
ed from the Antipodes in the cam.
paign to combat the high prices ask
ed by local wholesalers. The meat ia
consigned direct to retailers.
George F. Richards, who represents
the Australian shippers, was pas
senger on the Sonoma. He came to
this country to investigate the faci.
titles for storing frozen meats on this
coast and also will go to Chicago. In
speaking of the shipments of meats
TO this country from Australia, Mr..
Richards said
We are prepared to ship all kinds
ct meat from Australia to the United
States and an unlimited amount Of
butter just as soon as we find Il can
DE cared for. We can place Austria
liam meat and butter on this market,
at present transportation rates, so
that it will sell at good profit and
a. considerable lower figure than the
rates. gs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-24
ARBITRATION OR STRIKE
II Vote, e13 to 6, Of Springfield, Mass,
TroIIeymen's Union.

Springfield, Mass, May 23.-The
Springfield Trolleymens Union voted.
613 to 6 Thursday night, in favor of a
strike ITO enforce arbitration OF
grievance" The executice board of the
union is expected to confer, Friday
morning, with officials of the SPRING
field Street Railway Co. on the
matter. 1t was said at Union head
quarters that the power to call a
strike lay with this board, subject to
approval by the International officers
This approval. President Patrick j.
O'Brien of the Union said. would prob
ably be given.
The alleged grievance which the
men wish to arbitrate relates to the
recent discharge of clerk, VINO pc
longs to the union. When the CLERK
brought his case before the union that
body sent a committee to confer with
the company. but no settlement was
reached.
Union officials claim that the com.
panX in violation Of m existing asrec-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-24
Northern Baptists
In Heated Debate.

Detroit, Mich. May 23.-Thursaay ses
sions of the Northern Baptist CohVeh.ioli
was devoted largely to purely rou'ine
business and several addresses. Ihir.s-
five new missionaries were appointed LOT
foreign fields, and they VIII san ior
their destinations, during the coh'ins
summer and winter A.
divergence Of views regarding the
method for final vote on important ques-
tons cause a verbal battle on the con.
yention floor, today. The debate ias'eu
two hours and became so heated thar &C,
ton on the matter was postponed UNI.
saturday. The discussion was the resu''
~ an EFFORT to amend the bylaws SO that
a majority vote by states could deciue
important issues instead of a vote py
the general convention
Much discussion was heard, Ihursuay
concerning the conventions action N
giving women delegates right to noio
places on nominating COMMITTEES ana the
privilege of holding offices. HERETOFORE
the men have controlled nominating com
mittees and Offices The women claim the
new arrangement is an important victory
for them.
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A FEW CONCESSIONS
Made to the Right Customers by Unit.
ed States Steel Cooperation.

New York, May 23.-After testifying
that the prices quoted by the United
States Steel Corporation for its prod
ucts were published and known to ev-
erybody and that all its customers
were treated alike, James A. Farrell.
president of the corporation. conce ded,
Thursday, that some contracts had
been entered into by which certain Gus
toners received concessions and that he
knew of no general publicity given to
such arrangements.
Mr.. Farrell was under eross-exam-
nation by Jacob NJ. Dickinson, coun-
sci for the government in the suit to
dissolve the corporation under the
Sherman antitrust law. Under the
latter's questioning he admitted that
such contracts. which Judge Dickin-
son referred TO as secret, had been
entered into with the American Car
Co., the Hartman lines, the National
Transit Co.. Standard Oil concern
and the Pittsburgh Steel Co. He ex-
planned that they were quantity
contracts" under which discounts
were given for large tonnage.