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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-24
Forty seven Indictments
Against Several Reg
istry Officials.
BALLOT FRAUD QUIZ
AGAIN HITS TAMMANY
total of Arrests Now 18-Dead
Mems Names Used, Is Charge
To Probe FOley's District.

Nine board OF registry officials in the
10Th Assembly District, nominated py
Charles F. Murphy personally, were ar
rested Yesterday on indictments re-
turned on Friday by the additiona'
April grand jury in General Sessions
This brings the total Of arrests in the
election cases to eighteen
Gross frauds are alleged in the bali
letting at the recent election on the
constitutional convention amendment.
Forty-seven indictments were found
against the prisoners taken yesterday.
kpparently all had expected thai they
would be named, because when Judge
Malone held court to accept $1,000 bail
each was able to offer sureties and go
free.
The alleged fraudulent voting IN
which they are accused Of having taken
an active part occurred in the 9th, ith
and 10Th Election Districts Of the Eth.
The nine men who surrendered were
John J. McGlynn. OF 237 First av.
seven indictments; Edward j. McGaff-
ney. of 2O5 East 10Th ST., seven indtct-
ments: Charles H. Coolidge, OF 324
Second av., five indictments; Leo
Black. of 43O East 10Th St, five indict-
ments: Edwin Bubea, OF AL East 14th
st, six indictments; August JENNIE, OF
426 East 10Th St, five indictments;
John ]. Pagan, Of 40S East 23d ST..
four indictments; Thomas ]. Lambert.
Of 500 East Odd ST., four indictments,
and John Yungling, of 400 East 22d ST.,
four indictments.
The men are accused OF neglect OF
duty in having allowed persons to vote
under false names and Of having voted
falsely themselves. In some instances
the election officials, 1t is alleged, voted
dead mems names.
1t has been discovered that in the
9th Election District Of the 10Th AS
sembly District 275 fraudulent votes
were cast out of a unanimous total
OF 800
Back OF the indictments stands the
Honest Ballot Association.
The fact that the frauds discovered
so far occur in Murphy's district Will
be used as fall campaign material by
the forces opposed to the leadership OF
the boss.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-24

wit hthe description Of their delibera-
tons in reaching its verdict given the
newspapers yesterday morning by one
of their number. Although they said
that under different conditions they
would consider themselves bound by
the agreement to keep silent, they be-
lieved the public should be correctly
informed.
Instead Of five ballots. which would
indicate considerable difference Of
opinion in the first place, they said
there was only one written ballot. and
that an agreement was reached easily
within forty minutes after their real
deliberations began. In fact, they
agreed so easily they felt somewhat
conscience stricken, and delayed for
an hour longer before formally an
nouncing their agreement.
One Of them described the five ballots
version as a pure fabrication on the part
of the juror who told it. but others
pointed out that he had probably counted
informal verbal expressions Of opinion as
votes.
The only written ballot was taken, ex-
planned one juror. Immediately after they
retired, and stood seven for guilty, and
not six. as first said. Then they went to
luncheon and returned without discussing
the case meanwhile. When they re-
turned. they discussed the points OF the
case, asking from time to time for ex-
pressions as to how the members felt.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-24
KILLED UNDER HIS AUTO
John Maine Meets Death Near
Hudson-Wife Hurt.
fBy Telegraph to The Tribune. ]

Hudson. n. Y. May 23.-John Maine
of New York City. met instant death TINS
afternoon in an automobile accident rVe
miles south OF this city. Maine accom-
panied by his wife. was en- route 10 MS
former home in Detroit. His car was
travelling at rate OF forty miles an hour
when some trouble was experienced with
the steering gear suddenly the oa'
swerved, crashing over an embarrassment
and overturning
Maine was pinned underneath. MIS-
Maine escaped with an injury to her spine
and some cuts. She was hurled dls-
lance Of twenty feet. Mr. Maine was chief
adjuster for S. S. Stafford. Inc, OF New
York
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-24
BECKER APPEAL
TO BE RUSHED
Continued from gage 1

Gus after his broken spirited wife left
him in the middle of the afternoon
after long visit with him. But he
himself was not downcast.
His manner was not that Of one
borne up by hope, nor of stoicism. nor
that Of man who failed TO understand
his situation. 1t was described by one
Of the prison attendants as callousness.
His natural iron makeup has been
hardened apparently by his expert
ences," the guard said. He has be-
come callous TO the idea of death. He
spent months in the death house at Sing
Sing. and saw thirteen men led out to
their deaths during that time. He i'm
presses ME as a man from whose make
HID all fear of death has been elm
mated"
If Becker was undisturbed by the
ordeal he had been through his prose-
cutor was not. Mr.. Whitman was not.
He was plainly worn by his efforts In
obtaining a second conviction of the
eA-ICulCDdHi VI pVbNS iOi AhS''e'S'''o
murder. one thing that frightened
him. however, was letter from Mayor
Mitchell congratulating him on his
work.
II have Just heard the outcome or
the Becker case the Mayor wrote.
THE whole community is under obli-
CATION to you. Your work has been
splendid"
Whitman Had More Evidence.
1t was learned yesterday that Whit
man had considerable forcible evidence
in reserve, which he would have intro
duced If Becker had taken the stand.
in addition to evidence Of grating OPP
erations Especially strong were let
tells Mrs. Lefty Louie" Rosenberg told
him were sent to her husband in the
death house by Becker. Mr.. Whitman
has these letters.
They were written in an obviously
disguised hand. but they will be sub
mitted TO handwriting experts TO de-
termine whether they were actually
written by Becker. They contain dam
aging statements connecting Becker
with the gunner.
Several Jurors yesterday took issue
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-24
Won by Whitman's Plea.

During this period mild objections to a
verdict of guilty were expressed, but
finally the dissenters came over until II
was felt, that they had agreed. But no
further formal ballots were taken, 1t
simply being the unanimous consent to
report a verdict of guilty, indicated by
affirmative mods when the foreman said,
Are we all agreed.
One of the jurors. it was learned, whose
mind was made up TO acquit after Man
tons argument was in was won over
completely by Whitmans closing argu-
ment Manton's description of Jack
Sullivan" as the greatest character pro-
duced in twenty years." was received by
them with amusement, but his illusions
to Mrs. Lefty Louie as coming 10
court all dolled up they held were
unwarranted and offensive.
Walter Goodyear. who was juror NO.
6. and upon whom Mr.. Manton and
courtroom observers seemed to think the
greatest impression favorable to the de-
fence was made attributed the verdict
to the coldly scientific sentiment working
throughout the case. 1t was an element,
he explained, that bound the whole case
together and led inevitably to the out
come. Lawyers count on an appeal TO
human sympathies: but in this case these
were all swept aside. he said, by the re-
lentless analysis of all the factors in
yOlVed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-24

The mid-year modes
of the chic Parisienne
are transferred to the
Gliding Salons,
ready for outdoor life
and summers social func-
tons Weddings-Garden
Parties-Com ence-
Combinations
Week-end-outings -Pol
-Golf-Tennis and other
town, country or going
away wear.
French Handmade Go7pns-
Of batistc, organdie, net and lace.
Beach Dresses of French
crepe, linen and novelty cotton
fabrics.
Silk, Linen and Novelty Cot
ton Suits-Country Club Suits
-Summer Dance Frock5-
Sport Coas-SiK and Cloth
Capss-Poreh Wraps-
Coatees-Summer Blousss-
Smart Outing Hats and
Flo4Der- trimmed Millinery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-14
THE TOOTH ANNI-
VERSARY OF THE
TOWN OF HIRAM

Hiram, Me. Aug 13-The celebra-
ton of the Tooth anniversary of the
incorporation of this town Wednesday
was attended by at least 1000. A sa-
lutte was fired at sunrise and at 10
the first parade was started C. C.
Kimball was chief marshal and S. n.
Short, A. L. Douglass, Clarence Ward,
Mrs. Helen Connick Miss Grace L.
Noble, Miss Milliken and Miss Be-
atriee Rankin were aids.
The selectmen of the town, c.. J.
Small. E. L. Allen and +. w. Merri-
field. had for a guard of honor to their
carriage a detachment of Boy Scouts.
There were II veterans of the Civil
War in the line.
There We're floats representing the
Congregational and NJ lis t
churches, the Knights of Pythias, Mt.
Cutler Grange Ca hayrack drawn by
nine yoke of oxen) and other local So
cieties.
The Methodist, Congregational and
Universalist churches and scores of
private residences were handsomely
decorated.
The Grange was awarded the first
prize on floats, the Reading Club sec.
ond and the Methodist Episcopal
church third
c. F. Clemens was given first and
second on cattle, attached to a Grange
float. c. c. Kimball was given the first
prize for Workmanship and Mrs. Helen
Connick second
The automobile parade started at
Il, with about 80 machines in line.
Gov. Haines was represented by Hon.
F. G. Kinsman of the Executive Coun-
Gil and Maj. f. E. Philbrook and Mai.
Charles G. Keene of his staff.
The specially decorated automobiles
we're pronounced to be good by the
judges.
Rev. H. H, Hoyt delivered the ad
dress of welcome in the square at
East Hiram. and Hon. S. w. Gould of
Skowhegan spoke of the contrast be-
tween the town of 100 years ago and
that Of today
G. Knowles won five individual Sc
| nior events In the sports, was second
in two and also helped win the senior
relay race.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-14
18TH REUNION
ALUMNI OF MON
MOUTH ACADEMY

Monmouth Me-, Aug. 1S.-Former
students of Monmouth Academy held
their 18th annual reunion here on
Wednesday, In opening the exercises
the assembly sang a number of the
old school songs, the music being led
by Claribel Smith, Rev w. r. Pet
tengill of Leeds offered prayer and
Judge F. Wade Halliday OF Pittsfield,
president of the Alumni Association.
extended greetings.
song by Helen Pettengill, a read
ing by Edith Haynes and an address
by Hon. w. H. Judkins Of Lewiston
completed the morning program
Dinner was served at noon and Rev.
c. E. Owen of Wateryiile was toast
master. Following a few vocal selee
tons by Lawrence Potter there were
brief speeches by Judge Albert NJ
Spear of Gardiner, Hon. B. F. Leigh
ton of Washington, Rev. H. A. Cliff
ford of Winthrop, Charles L. Andrews
of Augusta, DR.. Charles Cumston of
Brunswick FRED Hanscom of Worces-
ter, Charles A. Barrett or New York
c. F. Folsom. of Auourn, Prof E. &.
Small of Connec ticAt, John d. Smith
of Minneapolis, George Preble of Oak
land. Harry Cochrane and Howard
Moody of this town and Rev. w. r.
Pettengill. An orchestra furnished
music
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-14
Government Land for
Sanitarium Purposes
By Fraternal Orders

Washing ton, Aug. 13.-An regularly
organized and Incorporated fraternal
organizations would be allowed to OBJ
tain tracts of government land for
sanitarium purposes for the benefit of
their members. under a bill introduced
by Rep. Raker, of California. now be
fore the House upon recommendation
of the public lands committee. 1t fol-
lows a movement for legislation of this
kind that has been carried on by fra
ternaI associations and societies for a
number of years. Many bills previous
ly have been introduced on the subject
but they were TO grant lands to these
organize tons by name while the pend
ing measure is general in scope, per-
hitting any and all such organizations
to obtain tracts for sanitariums
The main object Of the fraternal or
Sanizations is to obtain, in each case,
sufficiently large tract of land upon
which a modern sanitarium may be
established in arid, semi-arid or noun
famous states. in a salubrious section
where the i'll members of the organiza-
ton may be treated and cured, par
ticularly in cases Of consumption.
The public lands committee has just
reported to the House that there are
large tracts of land in the public land
states, which are practically useless
for individual holdings. The bill per-
mits the Secretary of the Interior to
withdraw or reserve the land applied
for. for not exceeding two years, to
enable any fraternal organization to
Investigate and determine the condi-
ton of the climate, soil. water supply
facilities and other questions, before
obtaining patent. Then the organiza-
ton could get. not exceeding four Sec
lions Of unoccupied mineral, arid,
semi arid or mountainous land by
placing substantial improvements, the
land to be used exclusively for sani-
tarium purposes and if not so used
to revert to the United States.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-14
PROBATE NOTICE.

To all the persons interested in either
of the estates hereinafter named
At Probate Court held at Augusta, in
and for the County of Kennebec, in va
cation, August 8, in the year of our Lord
one thousand nine hundred and fourteen
The following matter having been pre-
scented for the action thereupon herein
after indicated, il is hereby ORDERED;
That notice thereof be given to all per-
sons interested, by causing copy of this
order to be published three weeks sue
Sessively in the Daily Kennebec Journal,
newspaper published at Augusta, in
said County, that they may appear at a
Probate Court to be held at said Angus
Ia on the fourth day of August, A. d.
1914. at ten o'clock in the forenoon, and
be heard thereon If they see cause.
RANDALL E. JONES, late of Augusta,
deceased. VIII and petition for probate
thereof, presented by Carrie J. Haskell,
ELIZA j. sTARKEY, late of China. de-
ceased. Will and petition for probate
thereof presented by Bert A Starkey of
ELLA NJ. EwERs. late of Kallowell,
deceased VIII and petition for probate
thereof, presented by Charles H. Dudley
of Hallowell.
RUFUS ]. MORGAN. late of Wayne,
deceased. First account presented for al
lowance by Chloe c. Morgan, admins
tratrix.
FRANK B. WOOD, late of Hallowell,
deceased Final account presented for al
loWance- by Mary u. WOOD, ddmlnlStra-
trix.
HARRISON B. BESSEY, late OF Wins
low, deceased. Final account presented
for allowance by w. w. Washburn, ad-
ministrator.
GUSTAvIUS A. WOOD, late of Albion,
deceased Final account presented for al
lowance by w. w. Washburn, admins
traitor. tf
JOHN F. HILL, late of Augusta, de-
ceased. Final account presented for al
lowance by Laura c. Hill. executrix.
HARRISON B. BESSEY, late of Wins
low, deceased. Petition for distribution
presented by w. w. Washburn, admins
traitor.
HARRISON B. BESSEY, late of Wins
low, deceased. Petition for assessment of
inheritance tax, presented by w. w.
Washburn. administrator
HAROLD E. COOK.
Judge of said Court.
Attest:
r. w. LEIGHTON. Register.
aug. fri3t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-14
The Line of Parade of
G. A. r. at Detroit, Mich,
Will Please the Veterans

Detroit, Mich. Aug. 13.-"I have had
to do with the planning Of eight ma
tional encampments and the laying
out of the line Of march for the vet
Grams, and l think the proposed line
Of parade for the boys at the coming
encampment in Detroit on Wednesday,
Sept. 2, is the best that I have any
knowledge Of" said Colonel J. Corey
Winans of Toledo, while in the city
making arrangements for the boys
from Ohio during the national meet
here.
Colonel Winans is chief of staff for
General j. Kent Hamilton. command
err of the department Of Ohio.
Every Objectionable feature, dis
covered by experience, has been cut
out of the parade plans here. The dis
lance the veterans will march is short,
a commendable point, and the many
streets running into Woodward ave.
nue. between Brady streets and above
Grand Circus park will give every de-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-14
DEXTER

The 14th annual reunion of the
Mower family was held Wednesday
at the home of Clarence Higgins, in
the Fisher district. There were 81
members of the family in attendance,
and one of the best gatherings yet
held was enjoyed. Mr.. and Mrs. Hig-
gins and their daughters, Linnie and
Angie, making ideal host and hostess
es. AT the noon hour a picnic din
ner of baked beans. bread. coffee and
pastry was enjoyed on the lawn. After
an hour of quiet conversation, a ball
game was the center of attraction for
a time after which the following pro-
gram, interspersed with chorus sing
ing, was carried out: Prayer, Rev. r.
l.. Olds; address of welcome, C. Clar-
ence Higgins; response, l. NJ. Bates.
Corinna, reports of secretary and
treasurer; report of committee on
obituaries; reading, Mrs Louise
Films; singing; recitation Marie
Hutchinson: piano solo, Angie Hig-
gins; reading. Mrs. Lena Hutchinson;
remarks Rev. r. L. Olds; phono-
graph selections. c. NJ Page; recita-
ton, Eleanor Cole.
Those who have died in the wear
are: Mrs. Ruth Mower. Mrs. Elizabeth
Tibbetts. Mrs Nellie Bates, Mrs.
Lucina Films and Fletcher Mower.
There were two births during the
Year.
A reunion of the Haseltine family
was held Wednesday at a cottage on
the shore of Lake Sebasticook, occu-
pied for the season by ]. w. Haseltine
and family of Pittsfeld There were
80 Haseltines present, a good record
Tor the first gathering of the family.
All of the 80 guests were of the same
name, an unusual circumstance at
even family reunion
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-14
CLINTON

William Swears, who has lived but
few months in the Cephas Rolfe place
on the Benton road, lost two valuable
cows, struck by lightning in the storm
of Tuesday
Several places were struck by light
ming in the storm of Tuesday but no
serious damage was done except to tho
buildings of Mrs. Cora Lewis on tho
Mutton Lane road.
The following program was present.
ed at the meeting of the Arcana Club
Wednesday afternoon: Roll call, My
Favorite Bird" current events, "Our
Water Fowl" Mrs. Sadie Eastman"
1.-The Song Birds of Maine" Mrs.
Emily X. Hall; Gene Stratton Por-
ter" Mrs. Edna Ward. The next
meeting will be held on the ami
versary occasion. Sept. 8, with Mrs.
Lottie Cain, Pleasant street
Walter Morrison will preach at 2
p. M. Sunday at the chapel on Town
House hill.
Mrs. Orrin p. Wheeler of Railroad
street met with a painful accident
wednesday morning. She was walk
ing along the concrete sidewalk oppo-
site her home when she in some I'M
1
| on her face and shoulder The strain
was severe on her neck and gives her
considerable pain.
Mr.. and Mrs C. NJ Goodwin and son,
Richard, Of Springfield, Mass, are Wis
iting Mrs. Sarah NJ. Ross, Railroad
street.
Lavina Brown Bean passed away at
A M. Wednesday at the home of her
niece, Mrs Frank Rolfe, Railroad
street. She was born in Benton nearly
100 years ago., Nov. Ia, 1914, and was
but three months away from the CEN
fury mark. The funeral services will
be conducted at 1890 A NJ. Friday.
One daughter, Mrs. Della Butterfield of
Clinton, sister, Mrs. Charlotte Fos-
ter of Los Angeles, Cal, a nephew.
Cushman Brown of Clinton and two
| nieces, Mrs. Frank Rolfe of Clinton
and Mrs. H. G. Goodwin of Newport,
survive.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-14
KENT'S HILL

the farm buildings of True Taylor.
situated just below the town proper.
were struck by lightning Tuesday af-
ternoon, The barn had just been filed
with new hay and when Mr.. TAYLOR
went to the door the whole structure
was afiame. Mr. TayIor-s son Charles
had just driven into the barn about
three minutes before the crash. but
had gone into the house after having
put up the horse The horse, two cow.
and a pig were burned, but the untir-
ing efforts of the townspeope saved
the house. The insurance on the barn
was $500. 1t is estimated that the loss
is about 5000.
William Stahl and family from Ok
lahoma and Lester Gilman or New
York City. former students of thu
Seminary. are guests of Mrs. Wilson
F. Morse.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Gibbs have just
returned from visiting relatives in
Turner and Auburn.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Chase of New
York City are spending a few days
with Mrs. Louise F. Chase.
Chester Walsh of North Berwick
visited the Seminary Tuesday.
Mr. and Mrs. Smith and daughter
Geneva and Mr.. and Mrs. Walton Of
Skowhegan enjoyed au auto trip to the
Hill Tuesday. Miss Smith expects to
enter the Seminary in the fall.
Other recent guests of the Seminary
were: Mrs. Maud w. Hersey and Mrs.
Lois Greedy West of the Moses Brown
School, Providence. r. L.. Mrs Nellie
Sampson Hoosler, Schenectady, n. Y;
Lawrence Clark, Boston; and DR.. Ray
Randall, Lewiston.
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pertinent plenty of room to fall in line
without confusion and come down past
the reviewing stands in good order
The proposed boat ride, the souvenir
badges and programs, given away
without cost to every person entitled
to the same, and the other things
which Detroit proposes, will set a hign
mark which the other fellow will have
hard time to follow. l shall report
to Ohio what you are doing up here,
and though I am making no promises,
bring out your state with the greater
number in line and we will double it,"
Colonel Winans has been a promi-
nent figure in state and national Grand
Army circles since the first post was
organized
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-14
VASSALBORO

Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac Glines Of Hamp-
ton, N. H., have been visiting for
few days at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Albert Leach.
Mr.. Frank c. Head and daughter
of Dedham, Mass, who have been
passing a few days at Rest Cottage,
left for New Hampshire Tuesday
morning.
Miss Sadie F. Taylor, of Elmhurst
went to Pittsfield Monday to attend
the Maine c. E. Assembly and will be
absent about two weeks.
Herbert Watson of Kansas, former
teacher of Oak Grove Seminary is in
town for few days. He is accompa-
MED by his father and mother.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-14
East Livermore Camp
Meeting Will Be Held
Aug. ID to "a Inclusive

East Livermore. Me-. Aug. 13.-(Spe-
ciaD.-The East Livermore campmeet-
ing Will be held Aug. IA to "a, under
the direction of Rev. j. r. Clifford.
Prof. w. S. Wight will have charge of
the music and Rev. Felix Powell of
South Portland will be the evangelist.
Several families are already on the
ground and a large and enthusiastic
meeting Is expected. Rev. DIR. Frost of
Auburn will preach the opening SER
mon Friday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-14
ALMA

Mrs. Josie Goblin of Randolph was
q recent guest of her brother e. T..
Albee and family. She was accompa-
MED home by her niece, Evelyn Albee.
Ray Hubbard of Boston Is the guest
of A. H. Reed.
Pearl Walker of Boston is the guest
Of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j. w.
Walker.
DR.. and Mrs. M. W. Follansbee of
Damariscotta we're Sunday guests of
Mr. and Mrs. p. Il. Jewett.
Lightning struck the barn owned by
E. T. Albee and known as the Frank
Averill place, cutting 1t in two in the
middle and picking out single here
and there as IL 1t had q choice of
some special ones. -