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Evening star., 1914-04-18
Named After Estate.


transfer were acquired
Named After Estate.
The land company decided to name the
suburb it had thrown open for develop
ment Chevy Chase, this being the name
of the old Bradley estate nearby. The
old Bradley home. low, rambling build
ing, later became the quarters of the
Chevy Chase Club, which has since b,iilt
a magnificent stone clubhouse for its use
The old Bradley house is but a short
distance from the new building. AS far
back as 1747 part of the old structure
that stands today was erected. In 1912
when the British were advancing on
Washington. this old homestead was the
refuge and hiding place for valuable pa
pers. 1t was acquired by the Chevy
Chase Club in 1883.
The development OF Chevy Chase from
the infancy of the suburb has been on an
elaborate plan. Wide roadways were pro-
vided and an abundance of shade trees
provided in sections which We're not suf-
ficiently wooded. A water and sewer sys-
tenn of sufficient extent to accommodate
the entire section was provided.
Many thousands of dollars have been
spent in erecting homes in Chevy Chase
The aggregate cost of the homes averages
higher than the cost of those found in
other suburbs of Washington Every
house in Chevy Chase, Md, is of the de-
tached type, and many of them have
extensive grounds surrounding them.
There is great variance in the types OF
architecture to be found there.
Growth Has Been Rapid.
Chevy Chase has long since outgrown
its original limits and from time to time
adjacent sections have been subdivided
and thrown open for development To-
day the development on both sides of
Connecticut avenue extends for a mile or
, more north of the original suburb. Chevy
Chase still continues TO grow. During
the past winter the amount of home
building in the section is said TO have ex-
ceeded that in progress during any Win
ter in the history of the suburb
The Chevy Chase Club, one of the most
exclusive organizations of its kind in the
United States is the chief point of inter
est in the Chevy Chase section. The
| magnificent new home of the Columbia
Country Club with it's 40 acres of
grounds, which lie to the north of the
| Chevy Chase Club property. also is one OF
! the show places of the suburb. About
| equidistant between the two clubs and
| on the same side of Connecticut avenue is
large young ladies' seminary.
Evening star., 1914-04-18
BY ]. CROSBY MCCARTHY.

Nu interesting history attaches to the
.levcIoprneut of Chevy Chase, Md, sub
.-b OF Washington. which is unique in
many respects
Twenty-Five wears ago the territory now
Included within the limits of Chevy Chase
was farm land with a few dwellings
catered here and there. The section
was practically isolated and virtually un-
known TO most WashinGtonians- Today
II is one of the most extensive of wash
,ngton's many attractive suburbs. II was
troucht TO its present state of develop
Inent largely as the result of the eHor's
If few men who saw bright future
or the country to the northwest OF 'ne
civ proper and who were willing to make
!. great outlay Of money IN oroeF TO
hasten improrement in that section The
development OF Chevy Chase, Nd has
necessitated an expenditure many times
greater than that involved in the devel-
upment of any other suburb of the Ma
tional Capital.
Foresaw City's Growth.
Chevy Chase is the fruition of a plan
aid quarter Of a century ago by men
no foresaw that the time was approach
inS when W aShtugton would grow beyond
the then limited confines of the city
proper; that the rapidly increasing pop
Ilation must soon look to the suburbs
for home sites. They saw that Wash
inSton was beginning to extend in a
uorthwesterly direction and that suburb
established in that locality probably
would undergo Il much more rapid de-
veiopment than if located elsewhere
\ land company was formed and sew
eral hundred acres of farm land along
the line of what Is now Connecticut ave
Evening star., 1914-04-18

the land company The street car line
later was sold to the Capital Traction
Company and thus the benefits of free
transfer were acquired.
Evening star., 1914-04-18

The result Of this method is that the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-23
Death of Wife and
Friend Because of Insanity

him and Mr.. Calder has no interest in
anyone outside OF his wife and children.
Clark has been brooding over this ques-
ton for weeks and evidently got his
mind TO such a pitch over the affair,
which is without any foundation accord
ing to all neighbors and friends. that he
committed the deed, which came near
ending two lives.
Constable C. F. Duffy Immediately
went after Clark, who said:
II know what you want, Charles. Here
1 am
He had eight cartridges in his pocket
besides the revolver being loaded. He
purchased the revolver just before the
shooting and said to someone that II he
had more time he would have shot three
others he was looking after. He was
placed in the lookup pending an invesu-
CATION. Mr.. Clark has two brothers in
Camden.
At last reports the condition OF Mrs.
Clark is not considered serious. DR.. John
Hayward attended her Mr.. Calder was
attended by DIR. w. II. Young and his
condition is more serious. He is expected
to revive.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-23

Camden, Me, May 22.-An attempt
at double murder was made Thurs
day morning by Charles Clark, a res
ident of Sea street Mr.. Clark had
not been in his right mind for sew
eral weeks and about one month ago
it was thought he would have to be
sent to the Insane hospital, but no one
cared to sign papers and he was al
lowed to remain at home.
Thursday morning about 10 o'clock
he went into the house and made some
remarks to his wife. who was about
to go down cellar after potatoes for
dinner. She turned quickly and seeing
something glistening in his hand
jumped into a closet but not before
he shot. The bullet, from a 80 calibre
revolver, went through her arm. He
then ran from the house and down to
the Camden Yacht Club building and
Railway Co. and speaking to Findlay
Calder shot him through the hip be-
fore he had a chance to turn around
It is alleged that Clark was jealous of
his wife and Mr.. Calder but without the
slightest reason. for she was devoted to
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-23
BECKER IS CONVICTED

Seabury directed the jury that in order
to find the defendant guilty they must de-
eide that the stories of Rose, WALTON and
Weber were supported by witnesses not
involved in the crime. This centered en-
phasis on the testimony of Charles B.
Pitt, Jr., who was Becker's press agent
when the former police lieutenant was
master of the old Strong arm squad"
Pitt was a witness for the defence at
the first trial, but at the second he took
the stand at the call of the district at
torney. Becker's attorneys tried to prove
that Pitt also was an aecomplice, but the
court left this question to the jury and
their verdict showed that they decided
he was not.
This point. II was said tonight might
form the basis upon which Becker's at
torneys promised to take the case once
more to the higher court.
1t was a similar question, involving the
status of Sam Schepps a witness at the
first trial but not at this, which enabled
Becker to gain new trial from the court
of appeals after his first conviction.
Becker's counsel, Martin r. Manton, en-
tered formal objection to Justice Sea-
bury's remarks to the jury.
II take exceptions" he said, Ito the
entire charge on the ground that 1t was
an animated argument"
The verdict caught Becker unprepared.
for when the jury first retired his law
yer told him he looked for an acquitta
The defendant at that time declared he
did not believe it possible he could be
convicted on the evidence presented at
the second trial. Mrs Becker was even
more hopeful. II cannot conceive" she
said, that any Il sensible men can give
credence to such a cooked7up story as
those told by Rose. Weber, WALTON and
Pitt. The worst that can happen is a
disagreement. Charles is innocent and
he will be exonerated
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-23

bad health and could never have stood
an indictment at that time.
At the conclusion of Mr.. Mellen's
testimony Mr. Folk asked for an ad-
journment until next Tuesday. He
said he desired to retain Mr.. Mellen
within CALL but al present had con-
Guided with him. 1t was his purpose,
he said, to have other witnesses, per-
haps members of the board of direc
tors of the New Haven ready to pro-
coed with testimony wnen the hearing
was resumed.
Rockefeller Unable to Appear
rs Mr. Rockefeller able to appear
on the stand?" asked Commissioner
McChord.
MIR. Mellen who had not left the
stand. apparently was appealed to
and said: e. Mr.. Rockefeller, as l un-
dcrstand it, is unable to speak above
a whisper. 1t would be impossible for
him TO go through such an experience
as l have had during the last four
days
Did ne not attend meeting of the
New Haven board yesterday" inquir-
ed Mr. MeChord.
Il understand from the newspapers
that he was present at the meeting"
SAID Mr.. Mellen.
Well" said Commissioner McChord,
IF he were here could he not whisper
his responses to the stenographer
7 am convinced he will be unable
physically to undergo any examination
of this kind" said Mr. Mellen.
Gould he not write his answers"
asked Mr. Folk
He is afflicted with palsy" replied
Mr. Mellen, and l don't think it
would be physically possible for him to
write answers
Also Miller and Morse
Mr. Folk said that he had received
from physicians certificates that not
only Mr.. Rockefeller, but also Mr.. Mil
Ter and Mr.. Morse were too i'll to ap-
pear as witnesses. He Indicated, how
ever, that Directors Lewis Cass Led
yard and George F. Baker were pre-
pared to go on the stand and that he
would have witnesses ready for re-
sumption of the inquiry next Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-23
Enrol Ransom, Kent S
J Hill, Second; John
B. Mathews, He
bron, Third
New Hampshire Boy, Maynard J.
Wartman, Is Fourth

Waterville, Ne. May 22.-Forty-hve
contestants, representing 80 prepara-
tory schools in Maine and New Hamp-
shire, competed today in the 5th an
nuaI Lyford Interscholastic prize
speaking contest of Colby College. The
first prize of $50 was won by Orlando
H. Lane of Cohurn, who delivered
THE Dreamers," by Bryan. Enrol
Rawson of Kent's Hill Seminary, who
delivered Wendell Phillips Daniel
o'Connell," took the second prize of $25.
John B. Matthews of Hebron Academy
who gave Lodges Symphony hall ad
Dress, took third prize of SIS and May
nard ]. Wartman of Tilton Seminary,
n. H.. who delivered Hubbard's Mes
sage to Garcia" took fourth prize of
$40.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-23
Entertained by College

During the day the preparatory
school orators were royalty entertain
ed about the college. At 1 P. NJ. they
assembled on the steps of Chemical
hall where the Lyford group picture
was taken. At several of the college
buildings the preliminary speaking was
held in short time giving the young
men opportunity of attending the
Junior League games on Alumni field.
In the early evening an informal re-
ception was held in honor of the stu
dents at the chapel. Words of hearty
greeting were given by several of the
Colby students. Music was furnished
by the College Band. Saturday the
Lyford speakers will remain at the
college as guests and attend the game
between Hebron and Coburn.
The Speakers
Following are the speakers chosen
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-23
L. Gilsoul Commits
Horrible Crime at
Thief River Falls
Minnesota
Refusal 10 Let Him See Wife
Cause Of Triple Murder

Thief River Falls. Mimi. May %
Louis Gilsoul shot and killed three
women, one of them his wife, serious
ly wounded another and then killed
himself yesterday. at the farm of his
father-in-law, o. K. Olson, 80 miles
north of here. The dead:
Mrs. Ludwig Larsen, 40.
Mrs Louis Gilsoul, %.
Miss Inga Olson, II.
Louis Gilsoul.
Mrs. Olson was so seriously wound
ed that she probably will die Gill
soul appeared at the Olson home dur
ing the forenoon and asked to see his
wife, a daughter of the Olsons from
whom he had separated. He was met
at the door by Mrs. Larson who re-
fused him Ambulance. He drew
revolver and shot the woman, killing
her instantly. He then set fire to
the house and began shooting at the
other members of the household, kill
ing lis wife first.
A prusuing party found his body in
the woods where he had killed him
self.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-23

from the 45 contestants for the final
speaking in the evening:
Panama Canal Tolls, Clark, John d.
Ahern, Colby Academy, n. H; The
New South" Grady, Nicholas A. Cur
ran, Hebron Academy; Canal Tolls
and National Honor" Lodge, Julian
E. Gray, Cohurn Classical Institute;
THE Dreamers,' Bryan, Orlando n.
Lane, Bangor II. s.; The Union Sol
der" Thurston, John H. Magee, He
bron Academy; Symphony Hall Ad-
dress Lodge. John B. Matthews, Col
by Academy. n. H.; "A Plea for Gu
ba," Thurston, William E. Moore. aBn
gor H. s.; Nomination of Blaine" In
gersoll, John NJ. O'Connen, Edward
Little H. s.; plea at Haywood Trial,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-23
StartlingCase Discov=
cred at Pennington
AsBeardedWOman
Tells All
Charges James Jameson Is
Husband and Deserted Her

Pennington, Me-. May 22.-Because
she looks like man, when dressed
like a man, and because she can grow
a luxuriant beard, woman VINO
claims to be Georgiana Jameson has
stirred the good people of Franklin
county with something akin to rom
ance.
She has worn mems attire, worked
with men in the woods and In pulp
and paper mills and has walked the
streets in her leisure hours with men,
smoking her cigar as man; Wnlle
on the other hand, fulfilling the oil
vine purpose of her sex, she has been
a wife a mother, a trained nurse, and
so far as known has conducted her
self. save in the donning of male at
tire, as respectful and Respectable
person to whom no blame attaches.
Appears at kinsfield
The disclosure of this strange and
unusual story began two weeks ago
last Monday. MAY 4, when Deputy
Sheriff l.. P. Kinds, while returning
to his home in Kingfield, was accost-
ed on the train by a young man, VINO
said he was going to work In a mill
in Kingfield and who asked If the
deputy could recommend him to a
boarding place. Something about the
mans appearance impressed the dep
uty The stranger was dressed In a
light suit, wore a black derby and
was rather good looking. A few days
later the deputy saw the young man
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-23

barrow, E. Shepley Paul. East Maine
Conference Seminary; The Call to
Arms" Henry. Lewis c. Pendleton,
Kents Hill; Daniel O'Connell, Phil
lips, Eroll Rawson, Maine Central In
stitute plea at Haywood Trial.
Borah, Homer Ray, Phillips H; The
Call to Arms" Henry, Albert F. Scan
non, Tilton Seminary, y. H; a Mes
sage t. Garcia" Hubbard, Maynard
J. Wartman. Biddeford H. s.; "Exor-
diur1 in Knapp Murder Case Web
ster. Henry S. Walker, Good Will
H. s.
Board of judges-Prin. w. G. NAL
lett. Pennington Normal school: Prin-.
William s. Jack, Portland High
school; George K, Bassett. Esq, Au-
gusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-23

Henry Gavin, II years old, who was
shot in the head when Mrs. Juanita
Griffith tried to knock a potato from
his head with rifle bullet in a the
atre at Lynn on Tuesday. died on
Thursday. The woman was held in
$500 bonds Wednesday for a hearing
Thursday. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-23
Seven British Army Officers
And 5 Civilians Guilty of Graft

All the officers except Lieut.. Col
Whitaker. were connected with the
quartermaster' department of the
army and had risen from the ranks.
The civilians accused were employees
of the firm of Lipton's Limited. The
bribery had been going on for years
Sentence was deferred until May %.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-23

London, May ga plea of guilty
was handed in today by seven of the
nine British army officers and all the
eight civilians charged in January
last with receiving and giving illicit
commissions in order to influence the
allotment of contracts for supplying
army canteens.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-23
First News of NEGOTIATION

Il did not know that Mr.. Morgan
knew there was a negotiation on until
he came into my office when had an
appointment with Mr.. Smithers and
Mr.. Chamberlain, and he told them
what he thought they ought to do in
order to have peace between the New
Haven and the Grand Trunk interests.
He told of previous negotiations which
he said extended over a period of 20
years (that is the term he used, sup
pose 1T was general tern) and that
he had bought a steamship line of
the&Ynon the understanding he was to
have the New London Northern for
the New Haven road and that they
never had carried out their agree
ment.
This negotiation" he said was
with Mr.. Smither's predecessor, Sir
Charles Rivers Wilson. He thought
n was a great mistake; that they
had not kept faith with him and ne
was quite emphatic, as he was. yol
know, once in great while--he wai
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-23

change of the Ontario G. Western with
the Grand Trunk
He did"
''What?"
He took very active part in the
negotiations"
What part, can you tell, if you
known" asked Mr. Folk.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-23
MELLEN THE SHIELD

Continued from Page one)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-23
Younger Morgan Affected

Grand Trunk Transactions
1t developed from Mr.. Mellen's testi-
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-01-28

The announcement Of Judge j. b. A.
Robertson OF Chandler as a candidate
for governor has brought out large
volume Of favorable comment from
the press OF the state. Judge Robert
son recently resigned as member OF
the supreme court commission. His
public record is clean and bis private
life is above reproaeh. A man OF
splendid ability, unquestioned integrity
and progressive ideas as to govern
ment. Judge Robertson is recognized
as amply equipped in every way for
the high office which he seeks and
he would fill IL with ere6it to himself
and his party.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-01-28
RURAL CREDIT SYSTEM.

Perhaps the average person who
has not given the subject special at
tention does not fully realize the i'm
u1rianoe OF the proposed rural credit
system which is one OF the policies
Of the present administration.
Succnctiy stated the purpose OF the
plans which the president has in view
is to provide cheaper money for farm
ers. to the end that they may be
saved from paying ruinous rates Of in
terest which check agricultural deyel-
opment and make success for the in
dividdai tiller OF the soil well nigh
impossible. What merchant or manu-
facturer could keep his business 60
ing if ne were compelled to pay from
~ to rs per cent for money with
which to operate? No man Of any
business Judgment would think Of un-
dertaking an enterprise under such a
handicap. but under existing condi-
tions that is what the farmer has been
forced to submit to. Testimony
brought out in usury cases leave no
room to question the fact that interest
charges in many instances have work
ed such hardships that the farmers
condition was hopeless.
During the past year commission
appointed by the president made an
exhaustive study Of rural credit sys-
tens in Europe. with a view to formu
lating a plan to be used in this coun'
try. In addition to this information,
the leaders in charge Of this legisla-
tion are to seek data and suggestions
from the farmers and from an other
sources in this country before finale
formulating a bill. Indications now
are that final action on the matter
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-01-28
JUST a THOUGHT
The Power Of Mind.
Ere the Day is Gone.

The mind never puts forth greater
power over itself than when, in great
trials. it yields up calmly its desires,
affections. interests TO God. There
are seasons when to be still demands
immeasurably higher strength than to
act. Composure is often the highest
result of power. Think you it de-
mands no power to calm the stormy
elements Of passion, to moderate the
vehemence of desire, to throw off the
load of detection, to suppress every
ripening thought. when the dearest
hopes are withered. and to turn the
wounded spirit from dangerous rever-
les and wasting brief to the quiet dis
charge of ordinary duties? Is there
40 power put forth when man. strip
ped Of us property, of the fruits of a
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-01-28

The Dallas News observes that when
the Alaska railroad bin was passed
by the senate, scarcely a ripple Of ex-
element was created in the country
at large. And Il goes to show that
public sentiment is moving forward
faster than is generally realized A
few years ago when Mr.. Bryan mere
ly hinted at government ownership OF
railroads, a great furore went up
throughout the land, but now the sun
posed conservative senate has passel
a measure providing for the building
Of 1000 miles Of railroad BY Uncle
sam, and apparently 1t is accepted
by the country as nothing out OF the
ordinary. The bin passed the senate
by large majority, having the sup
port OF members Of all political par
ties.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-01-28
SUBSCRIPTIONS RATES.

1t isn't really necessary 10 devote
several months to talking about civic
Improvement Within a week or ten
days We can organize and have every
body busy beautifying yards and park
ing. 1t isn't one Of the so-called big,
burning issues, but is well worth
our while to devote some time to max
ing Chickasha pretty town. No doubt
everybody will agree that it should be
done and can be done. Organization
Is needed to bring about systematic
action and TO generate the necessary
amount Of enthusiasm.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-01-28
EXPRESS PAcKAeETTEs.
Beautify the Town

Beautify the Town.
II will make us very proud,
And wen boast both long and loud
Start it now, no more delay
Pretty up our Chickasha.
The man who has no patriotism is a
pretty sorry proposition
II the odor Of burning grass IS any
sign, gentle spring Is on the way.
Speaking of successful oilers. our old
friend, Rumor, is not TO be overlooked
And it's very seldom that the best
things come to an individual who is
looking only for the worst
or course she can't stand it much
longer-that dusty old carpet just
must have good beating.
But probably our pride would be aw
fully wounded if we could see our
selves as others see us.
lust because man is flighty-oui
of his head, so to speak-its no sign
that his condition is abnormal.
81 Simp says ne notices that as soon
as 1t begins to turn cooler the mer.
curry in the thermometer always falls
II Mrs. Hen keeps up her good work
it win soon be so that others besides
millionaires can afford to eat two
eggs for breakfast.
Just to show that we are magnani-
nous we don't mind saying that we
are perfectly willing for both Kansas
City and St Louis to have reserve
banks, provided Chickasha gets one.