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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-01-05
SCENT MYSTERY IN
DEATH OF WOMAN
AUTHORITIES ESDEavoR no FIND
EVIDENCE OF MURDER ~
SOMERSET. Pa, CASE.
SIGNS OF STRUGGLE
DIVORCED HUSBAND or MRS.
sHAFFER SAID TO BE TOUR
ING SOUTH WITH NOToH-
ING PARTs.

SOMERSET, PA, Jan 1.-THE city
is Ia a fever az excitement over the
mystery surrounding the death Of
Mrs. Bertha shaGer, "a widow OF forty,
and Of unusual beauty. whose body
was found tn the bed room OF her
splendid home on Neslmau street
this afternoon.
The county authorities are putting
forth every ero4t tU ascertain Waetuer
Mrs. Smarter was murdered. or wheth
sr she was "A victim If poison. Il was
developed at the inquest that IrS,
Snaf3er had died of uraemiC conyui-
sious. tpt tne Cosoaers JuTy declines
10 FURNISH amy further Information al
present
Figured lis society,
Mrs Sh-Her WAS a prpmtneUE lE-
are in society. aad active in phg.an-
thropie work ia ta,s vicinity our
years age she was divorced from or.
perry r .Shsner. and recently she was
made defendant In q SIS, geo damage
suit filed Icy Mrs. Helen Bailey. on the
charge Of alternating the affections ul
h er husband, Albert Bailey
TIE body OF Mrs Sha6er, partly
dressed. was found ON the floor nc
4he bath room Her bed room gave
evidence Of "a struggle Chairs were
overturned and bric-F-hrac scattered
around the room as though displaced
from their positions on .tae uHutcl
by persons scuffNnE
Burglary Theory,
- thought by SOME that the We
man was the victim o5 thieves. as
che was the owner II much jewelry
and always kept H. together with
Fff bite money AR F4t-ff4e
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-01-05
DIR. G. r. BAKER an
THE RAD ROAD Y. VI. a. A

Or Charles r. Baker WIZ speak
his afternoon az o'clock in the
Hajlrpad Young Mems Christian as
o'ciauon taking far his theme The
FINEST ofth Fine Arts, or How TO be
Always Happy" Only men wili be
admitted 80 the lecture.
pr Baker was formerly Baptist
minister bptsis now the physical ad-
wiser OF President TAFT
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-01-05
Wooley Renounces
rohib ion arty

BATTLE CREEK. MICH. Jan {--
John q. wooley, in 1900. prohibition
candidate for the presidency, resld-
ing al the Battle Creek aanitariuru.
stated today that he renowned the
prohibition party because II had
proved ifself 10 be useless
~ lie points out that the people have.
II campaign after campaign clearly de
fernained that they do not care to deal
with the liquor question through a
nasionai rrehfbitson law MI a
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-01-05
f,aragn owner Protcst.

Because of the alleged discrimins4
ton OF the oil companies In charging u
a much higher price for gasoline Ia
New York city and the East than
elsewhere. the garage owners or New
York at a recent meeting drafted s
resolution. asking that the federal an-
thorlties investigate the present .on.
ditions yrder which gasoline is sold In
New York.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-01-05
Operation a success.

Henry Coehill, head OF the mechan-
Zeal department OF the Williams
Printing company, was operated on
yesterday at the University hospital
for appendicitis. Attending surgeons
stated last night that he withstood the
operation well and. his condition is
entirely satisfactory.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-01-05
Auto Tits wagon.

An automobile belonging to r.. J.
Mcnonough. CT $40 West Broad street,
struck wagon belonging to G.
Dominica, of 722 West Cary street. in
t.lIl OF 1872 + lloyd avenue last night.
Neither automobile nor wagon wers
much injured. and both were able to
proceed on their way.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-01-05
VIM. ROCKEFELLER
NOT Sd IMPORT IN I
CONTINUED from First Page,)

mittee to ascertain the exact con-
dltiOn of his health.
on the report of this commission.
the investigating committee Will de
eide whether 1t VIII send Il special
subcommittee TO Mr.. Rockefeller's
home to take his testimony there, or
whether all efforts to get Mr.. Rookie
Teller to testify shall be abandoned
II was predicted here generally e.
day that Mr., Rockefeller would not
be required TO give his testimony Con-
gress does not feel certain of it's
powers under the conditions that have
arisen in the Rockefeller case, or the
extent to which 1t can go.
Two I'm Retirement,
The influence of Standard Oil is
potent still. although many OF its
leading friends, like Senator Bailey
and Foraker. and Representative Sib-
ley, of Pennsylvania, have been driven
by exposure into retirement
MIR. Untermyer. counsel 10 the COM
mittee, who practically directed rye
search for Mr., Rockefeller, and VINO
effected the arrangement with the
Rockefeller lawyers Is expected here
late tomorrow night.
The committee viii resume it's hear
ings Monday. but is not certain OF it's
witnesses, and Mr.. Puto will not
make public even tentative list.
Prior to the opening of the hear
ing there will DC an cxecutive session
with Mr.. Tntermyer at which will
be shaped the lines Of the tnyesttga-
ton.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-01-05
Rehabilitation OF Building.

Building Inspector Butler yesterday
issued permit TO X. S. Bosher. to re-
pair the building Nc. 21s South Sixth
street, to cost $1,000 ! This Is 4. re-
.babilitstioHss Or the structure. wh,eh
was burned recently.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-01-05
Re,urns to Resunie Studies.

Miss Juliette Anderson. daughter
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Fl. NJ. Andersu~, or
Gintsr Park. who has been spen ling
the holidays with her parents, res
turns tonight to Baltimore to resume
her studies at the Conservatory OF
Music.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-01-05

Arthur Devlin, who liz pastimine ! !.
Boston at present, thinks the NaYe
York Giants will win the penna =,
again next season. At any rata y.
believes they have the best pitchtns
staff in the league, and the tear, yhss
does win the pennant viii hAy~ =
beat the Qia~ta
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-01-05
BY ELLA WHEELER WILCOX

Copyright. 1919, by the star company,
Great Britain Rights Reserved
When drst the shadows fell, like prison
bars,
And darkness spread before me, Ike
pail.
t.oried Out for the sun, tae earth. tire
Ana beat the afr. as maa,nen hest
wall
TIL. impotent and broken with de
spair
turned my vision inward. Lo, a
spark
A lieht--a torch: and ALI NV word
grew bright;
For Gods dear eyes wee shining
through tbs dark
Then. bringing 10 me gifts % recs m
pense.
came keener hearing. 6oer taste.
and touch,
And that oft napprectar d sense
Which finds sweet odors. and pro-
claims them such;
Ana not until my mortal eyes were
blind
Did / perceive how Kind tho world.
how kind
Ella Wheeler Y5lco&.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-24
Following Appointments Were
Announced by the Governor

Notaries Public-Arthur Ct. Staples.
Lewiston, Lewiston journal Coz;
Neil S. Hayden, Westbrook: William
NJ. Trip, Wells: William NJ. Lamb,
Westbrook; Lloyd b. Henderson, Saeo;
George G. Hay, Portland, (Caseo Nat.
Bank Bldg.); George f. Smith. Port
land, (430 Masonic Bldg).
Justices of the Peace-L. L. Drew,
Weston. (P. 0. seldom; John T. Bow
ler Bangor; S. S. Spratt, Carmel; AL
ton. Albee, Lexington; j. Sherman
Hoar. Rangeley.
Agent for the Prevention of Cruelty
to Animals-E. j. Mckinney, Dexter;
William $. Hutchins Orland.
Trial Justice-Thos. S. Brigham
BucktieId; Loren B. Huston. Patten.
Harbor Commissioner-Cyru H
Farley. Portland, a Exchange street,.
Police officer for Indian Reserva-
tion-Sylvestcr Gabriel, Pleasant Point
Licensed Harry w Rowe,
Auburn.
Disclosure Commissioner-Fra
a. Green. Belfast.
Commissioner to Take Acknowledged
ment of Deeds and Administer Oaths
in New York State-Bertram L. Flet-
cher New York City. g Rector street..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-24
DeForest Reyes and the
So. Windham Hearings

Senator Stearns of Norway, Chair
man of Judiciary Committee called up,
Thursday afternoon, as first matter
before the Committee the act to in
corporate the South Windham Village
Corporation. Proponents of the propo-
sition Were given full hearing in de-
tail. It appeared that the object of
the act as argued by proponents was
for the mutual advantage of the Cor
ham and Windham which lying on
opposite sides of the Presumpscot river
had mutual interests. Windham
workers in the mills, many of them
reside in Gorham. The incorporation
of the village would enable both parts
TO nave better fire protection and other
public benefits. Proponents mentioned
the public library for which the late
Governor ROBBIE had willed a bequest
and for which Andrew Carnegie had
been appealed to for additional aid.
Mr. Garnegie.s representative had TAX
en- UP the matter with Judge Ray of
Westbrook and wanted some legal
corporation formed with which TO deal.
Passage of proposed act would enable
them to get this aid.
For opponents Carol S. Chaplin APP
peared. He claimed that there had
been a misunderstanding. The An
droscoggin mill people for instance
had understood it meant a Village Inn
provement Association. Windham had
the most money and fewest voters
and Windham preferred to form later
a corporation of its own and handle
its own money. Windham had the
ho ~,
relation of three-fifths for Gorham to
two-fifths for Windham In Wind
ham they had homes and residents as
we'll as mills.
On the Eastport Water Co. PROPOSE
ton officials of the company and
stockholders spoke in favor of passage
of the act to allow the company to in
crease its capital and authority to hold
real estate. Also to more fully legal
ize authority given by a previous Leg
islature to take supply from Boyden
lake. Originally PASSPORT took its
supply from springs. now they tap
Little River six miles from the city
instead of Boyden lake of which the
river is the outlet. The proposed act
would enable the Corporation To in
crease its capital, hold more property,
issue and refund bonds and make i'm
provements on property 1t would
prevent Trust lawyers finding techni-
cal flaws perhaps.
So far as holding real estate is con-
cerned there should be no limit as
the company would only be able TO
own a limited amount The more it
held, the better for the city. Present
holders of stock in the company will
be allowed to increase their holdings
proportionately To present holdings.
Permission to increase their capital
to 100000 would be acceptable to pro-
ponents. The property has now a.
value of around 100000.
Act relating To Home for Aged
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-24
Fort Kent Electric Charter
Before | egal Affairs Committee.

Judge Warren {. Philbrook of Wat
erville appeared before the committee
on legal affairs, Thursday afternoon,
in favor of the bill extending the
charter of the Fort Kent Electric Co.,
granting it the right to generate, sup
ply. and sell gas and electricity for
light, heat and power in Fort Kent
and in the neighboring plantation of
Allagash, st, Francis, st. John, Waiia-
grass and Eagle lake
He explained that the Fort Kent
Village Corporation was granted a
charter six years ago and that, under
it. they were given the right to manu-
facturer and sell electricity. The town
was given five years to adopt the
charter and did so a short time with
in the limit. Two years ago a. Q.
Robbins and his associates, all living
in Fort Kent, came to the Legislature
for a corporation for the manufacture
of electricity. They withdrew and or
ganized the Fort Kent Electric Co.
under the general law and now came
TO the Legislature. as was necessary. to
get the right to manufacture cleo
tricity. This was necessary as the
village HiNl diiNeibS pNN'A
granted the right.
Judge Phiibrook said that the town
had recently contracted for water
works for which $4,000 We're to be
paid. Many of the residents felt that
a sewerage system and fire depart
ment should be provided for before
money was spent on a municipal light
ing plant He declared so per cent
of the heaviest tax payers had signed
petitions favoring the Robbins, com
pany which stood ready to go ahead
with the work at once. They actually
began operations. last summer, and
We're stopped by opposition because
they found it would be necessary to
get permission from the Legislature
Former State Senator Terrauit, G..
II. Page of Fort Kent appeared in
favor of the measure.
Rep Cyr of Fort Kent opposed it,
saying that there was strong senti-
ment there in favor of a municipal
owned plant. He declared that poll
tics were mixed up in the matter and
referred to petition in opposition,
sgned by Henry W. Nedeau and 50
others
Mr. Cyr argued in favor of the post
ponement of hearing, advertised for
Thursday, on an act to amend the
Fort Kent Village corporation charter
but the committee decided to hear il.
Former Senator Terriault character
lied the proposed amendments as
'abomination One of them would
allow Italians. imported as laborers,
70. 70 ha - ,Aall
he said. Another, he declared, was in
the interests of the company having
the contract for the water works |
proposed to cut down the territory
they would have to supply by nearly
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-24

Women of Portland, proponents being
absent was tabled.
The historic De Forest Reyes claim was
then called by Chairman Stearns. Judge
Wing of Auburn for claimant stated tnat
Mr.. Staples. who represents Reyes, mad
come all the way from Buffalo to attend
Mr.. Reyes himself was absent. He and
his sisters had been called to Texas,
where their father is seriously sick and
probably on his dying bed. He asked
frank treatment from the committee and
he himself would be frank He wanted
the whole operation of this hearing at
one time If there was to be opposition
before this committee he and Mr.. Staples
desired to meet opponents of the bill.
He had understood that the present sit
uation of the matter had been known by
enemies of the bill and discussed by them
for several days.
Judge Stearns stated that the judiciary
committee had no information of the sit
uation until Thursday noon.
Judge Wing explained that he as a cti-
zen of Maine desiring justice to those
having dealings with the State had been
chasing up this matter for 10 years and
had never received cent He claimed
that the matter was now improperly pre-
scented the committee.
Attorney Staples of Buffalo thanked the
committee for its attitude toward him
self and his client There was no dispute
over the facts, he claimed, nor had been.
but that at previous Legislatures some
issue had each time been raised at time
when he was absent
The matter was allowed to go over to
some future date for hearing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-24

Fargo, y D., has installed water
publication plant With 4 daily capac-
ity of five million gallons.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-24
For Incorporation of
Mt. Vernon Water &
Electric Company.

Senator Joseph w Allen of Mt Yer
non presented a~bill for an act, Tues
day providing for the incorporation
of the Mt. Vernon Water & Electric
Co. The incorporators are: ]. W
Allen, Horace f. Carson, b. Frank AL
len, Harry 5. Russ, Thos. w. Nc
Quaide, j. Frank Hammond, b. Ralph
Cram, Mark &. Gilman and Clifton L.
Allen.
The corporation is given the power
to take water from any source in
towns Of Mt. Vernon and Vienna, to
run pole lines and pipe lines in these
towns generally to do any act nee
essary TO carry out of any of said
purposes of said corporation. Capital
stock shall be $4,000 which may be in
creased to not more than $40, 1000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-24

the situation here so far as we can see.
Not wheel is turning IN the freight
service and the Southern trade are
c'amoring for their shipments to be
hurried forward, and under present
market conditions, we all know what
this will mean.
Kindly keep me informed of any
move made with you, and as you no
doubt already know, the Maine Central
Railroad has refused to return our
line cars via Fanceboro and the Cana
dian Pacific Railroad it makes the sit
va ton still more strained and menac-
ing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-24

a quarter. While they We're given the
same amount of money. 1t did not
limit the extent to which Indebtedness
could be contracted and contained no
referendum provision. He was OPP
posed to any amendments he said,
which had not been passed on at a
meeting of the village corporation He
said this measure had been submitted
TO no one save in star chamber pro-
ceedings
Mr.. Cyr announced that the objec-
tional amendments would be with
drawn. He expects TO present the bill
IN a new draft
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-24
PITTSToN.

EAST.-Mrs Leila Crocxer, recently
returned from a visit with her sister,
Mrs Albert CASTOR of Pittston.
Mrs. Walter Heath. who has been
visiting her daughter, Mrs. Albert
Castor, returned to her home, Sunday.
Samuel Page of Bristol was in town
Thursday looking for beef cattle.
James Sprowl of Windsor was in
town Saturday
Nearly all of the schools in town
closed last week for a long vacation
before the spring term.
School at the village closed Thurs
day. There were several visitors pres
ent and a very interesting program
was given by the school. 1t was very
evident that much interest had been
taken by both teacher and pupils
Those not being absent for the term
were: Sadie Carter, Lucy Roper Mil
bred Ellis, Ethelwyn Reed, Doris AL
len. Hlda Boynton, Arthur Carter
Clarence Jameson, Albert Allen. Those
absent but one-half day We're: Fern
est Scott, Raymond Nash, FORTS Palm
er. Miss Ida Dow has had this school
in charge during the past year, ana
has spared no pains to make it pleas
amt ana DTOlltdDlt anu siiN iifi7 - sf''A
" won the good will and esteem of her
pupils. as was shown on the last daN
when the parents united with the pu-
pills in wishing her to return as their
teacher in the spring term.
The many friends in this town OF
Clifford Seekins, who is quite i'll at ms
home in Richmond, will be glad to
learn. where last heard from, that his
condition was somewhat improved, ana
all his friends wish him a speedy re-
covery.
NORTH-Charles Manson. on returning
from his work as night Waterman at the
Maine Central freight station, Gardinet'
one morning recently, was much alarmed
to find his housekeeper, Mrs. Grace
West, in a nearly unconscious condition
caused by escaping coal gas. Neighbors
were called and prompt treatment given
and she soon revived, but for several
hours was in a serious condition. At
nresent writing she is very much inn
proved. Her little son. who was with
her. has been quite sick, but is now
gaining.
Linwood Plummer is quite i'll with APP
nendicItis. but 1t is thought he will re-
cover without having to undergo an
operation. He is being cared tor by Mrs
Dudley of Randolph.
Everett Coston of East Chelsea Is suf-
fering from a bad cut on the right knee
done while chopping wood for M. c. Nc
Cormick.
Charles Starks, Henry Starks and AL
ton Cooper, who have been working in
the woods at Phippsburg, are now in
jefferson working for the Lincoln Coun-
ty LAUNDERING Co.
Clarence Coston of Nebraska made a
brief visit recently, to the home of his
mother Mrs. Harry Gilman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-24
Letter to Irving from the
President Of Shippers iss'n

Hon. George W Irving of Caribou. IA
member of the House. today, received
the following letter from +. l.. Cleve-
land OF Houlton, president of the
Aroostook Potato Shippers Associa-
ton, in relation to the strike on the
Bangor d Aroostook Railroad.
Il beg to acknowledge your favor of
yesterday and am glad to know that
resolutions from the Aroostook delega =
ton were forwarded both to the off,
Gals OF the road and Brotherhood of
Engineers.
"fhere is no particular change in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-24

Mr. Moody, owner of the store formerly
occupied by f. p Morrill,. is quite lame
from falling on the ice.
Schools in Pittsten closed the winter
terms. Friday, after session of eight
weeks.
Mrs. f. F. Green returned. Saturday
from an extended visit with Mr.. and Mrs
w. II. Grant, in JAY
John Dunn. Jr3 employed in Phipps-
burg, passed sunday at his home here
An old landmark. one of the big willows
near John Dunn's, was cut down by
Daniel Grant, during the past week, IIe
reports it as measuring four feet across
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-24
KENNEBEC.
BELGRADE.

Everyone interested in music should
make special effort to hear the Colby
| boys at Belgrade Grange hall, Friday
evening, Jan. "a. The program will con-
sist of vocal and instrumental solos, a
string quintet and vocal quartet with
orchestral music. The admission will be
25 cents. Curtain at sharp. Immediate
ly following the concert, a social dance
, will be held a five-pieee orchestra will
furnish music. Admission % cents. Re
,, freshments will be served. Proceeds from
both concert and dance will be given TO
the Seniors in Belgrade High school.
DR.. r. II. Pulsifer of Waterville is
passing a few days at the home of Mr.
and Mrs. F. G. Yeaton.
The community was greatly shocked
at the death of Charles T. Pinkham.
which occurred at the Augusta General
hospital, Jan. 20 following an operation.
Although Mr.. Pinkham had been in i'll
health for some time his death came as
surprise to all. Mr. Pinkham was a
lifelong resident of Belgrade. where ne
was held in highest esteem by all. A
widow survives The funeral service will
take place at the Old South church.
Thursday, Jan, %, Rev. c. G. Mosher
officiating
Mrs. Frank Gerald and son. Clayton,
have gone to Lynn, Mass, called there
by the illness of relatives.
CHELSEA.
The next meeting of Good VIII Cir
Gle will be held with Mrs. Della Wat
son the first Thursday in Feb. at 2
p. NJ.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Savage are re-
ceiving congratulations on the birth of
a son, Charles Ernest. Mother and
child are doing we'll.
Mr.. George Henry has been called
home from Church Hill by the serious
illness of his wife.
Robert Morgan and family were on
the sick list last week, but are all
improving.
Mrs. Charles Malaney was confined
to the house by illness last week, but
is new much improved.
Work on the new Grange hall is at
standstill for a time the floor lum-
Der not having arrived.
Miss Matte Morrell. is visiting rel
atives in Dorchester Mass.
Quite number of the citizens from
this section have been in Augusta
during the past few days. called as
witnesses on the case of Chelsea VS..
Belgrade, which was being tried be-
fore the court now in session.
Mrs. Frank Harris passed last week
at her old home in Manchester.
Roy Harris is substituting on the
mail route during the absence of Mr.
Carlton who is in Massachusetts.
WEST-Hiram Hayes of Randolph
was the guest, Sunday of his uncle,
NJ. H. Hayes.
Mrs. S. j. Dondero is confined to
her bed by illness.
Miss Ada Hayes is confined to the
house with tonsilitus.
w. r. Burbank has been in Angus
Ia on business, the past week
The Chelsea Grange had, Friday
night its installation of officers, and
a good crowd was present. The work
was nicely done by D. E. Foster of
Augusa, assisted by Mrs. and Mrs.
DR.. w. o. Cobb of Gardiner to whom
vote of thanks was rendered by the
Grange
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-24
Resolve Appropriating $4,000 for
The Gardiner Home for Children.

MI. Eldridse of Gardiner introduced
resolve in the House appropriating
sl50o for each of the years 1913 and
1914. Tor the benefit of the Women S
Christian temperance Union tempo
rary home for children at Gardiner.
The object of the home is to provide
temporary home for children until
a permanent home can be found for
them either in institutions or in pri-
Vate homes
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-24

Edwin L. Royal Of Ellsworth was
killed Wedae sday. while Installing an
electric motor Death Was instantane-
ous. a widow and three children sur
viVe