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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-17

Mr. and Mrs F. F. Moves and child
returned Saturday from a two months
trip TO the Pacific coast. 1t was
business as we'll as pleasure trip for
Mr. Noyes as he is in the corn pack
ing business and has many customers
in that part of the country. They made
the trip by the southern lines and re-
turned through the northern part of
the country.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-17

Assistant Chief and Mrs. Luke Ivers,
Jr., have gone to Nashville, Tenn, where
Mr.. Ivers is a delegate from the local
lodge Of the United Order Of the Golden
Cross to the Supreme Lodge. They will
visit with relatives on their way back
and will be gone about three weeks
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-17

Leonie Lcubier, daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Napoleon. Loubier of Gray street,
died at her home at about l o'clock
Saturday morning. Her age was 16
years. The funeral will be held at
Notre Dame at 9 o'clock Monday morn
ing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-17
Winthrop HIGH DEFEATS
KENTS HILL End 10 TO 10

Winthrop, Ne, May 16.-(SpeciaD.-
Winthrop High school baseball team
competed with Kent's Hill End Satur-
day afternoon at Kent's Hill and won
IS to 10. Summary:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-17
In Municipal Court

the police on Saturday night and
Sunday the most that the present
force has had occasion to arrest since
it assumed office.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-17

Three men we're before the police
court Saturday morning. One was
given fine of the costs which he paid
and was released. The other two
were given suspended sentences.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-17
Lake View, 451, H.ppytown.

The grange held a special meeting
May 5, with large attendance. 1t
was voted to celebrate the tenth an
niversary, May 10, or, if stormy. the
first pleasant evening. A fine time is
anticipated, and all are welcome. Ice
cream and candy will be on sale.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-17

There will be a special meeting of
Teconnet Royal Arch Chapter No. 81
at Masonic Hall at 7.30 Tuesday even
ing. Work in the Past and Most Elk
cellent Masters degree.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-17
JOINT BANQUET
Alpha Rho and Psi at the Elmwood
Saturday Night

The fifth annual joint banquet of
Alpha Rho and Psi Chapters of the
Kappa Sigma Fraternity was held at
the Elmwood Saturday evening.
About 80 members were present AMI
after enjoying one of Manager Cook s
fine banquets, the following post
prandial exercises were given, pre-
sided over by Ernest c. Butler as
postmaster
Joint Banquet . Norman S. Donahue
Alpha Rho ...... Herbert H. Foster
Psi ........... Albion F. Sherman
Kappa Sigma -. Manfred S. Warren
The Meaning of Kappa Sigma 4.
...... John H. Magee
Alumni Of Alpha Rho .........
..... Edward c. Moran
Alumni Of Psi T.. Elson H. Bigelov
The committee to whom much OF
the success of the banquet was due.
consisted of B. D. Ashton, W. B. Hill,
and K. NJ. Causland, from Psi; W. o.
Keegan. E. J. Cronin, and R. NJ. Gre
hore from Alpha Rho.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-17

C. c. Burrill and son Carleton Of Au-
gusta were in the city yesterday calling
on friends. While here Mr.. Burrill pur-
chased an automobile which he drove
home with him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-17

DR. and Mrs. Maurice ". Priest of An
gus1a were calling on friends in the city
Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-17

City Marshal Jepson is receiving
many compliments on the way his
men handled the large crowd at the
track meet Saturday. One of the Of
ficials of the meet said to the mar
shall at its close. Il have attended u
great many Of these meets, but ]
never saw the crowd handled so we'll
or with as little trouble as you have
done today"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-17

The funeral of Mrs. William Smith,
which will be held at her late home on
Redington street Monday afternoon at 2
o'clock. will be private. Rev. A. 8.
Phelps will ofiiciate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-17

The New England Order of Protec-
ton will give a public whist party n
the Modern Woodmen Hall at s
O'Clock, Tuesday evening. This will
be the last party of the season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-17

Mr. and Mrs. w. r. FaTWen Of
ThornGike were the guests of re!a-
tives in the city yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-17

Mr and Mrs. Arson N. Perley of
Portland returned home Sunday, after
a visit with Mrs. Perleys parents, Col.
and Mrs. J. L. Merrick
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-17

There will be a special meeting of
Waterville Lodge. No. 80. F. and A.
NJ. Monday evening at 7.30 with work
in the Entered Apprentice degree.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-17

Miss Harriet Simpson, who is teach
I'M. in Skowhegan, was at her home in
Wiuslow over Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-17

Mr.. and Mrs. w. Fl. Gannett of Au-
gusta were in the city Sunday as the
guests of their daughter, Mrs. D. B. Cra-
gin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-17
LOCAL NOTICE.

The Home Store has made arrange
ments with the Journal to sell the
Flags which it is distributing at the
low price Of 50 cents and coupons
from Pags 2. may17dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-17

George Donna of Madison was the
guest of relatives in the city over
Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-17

Dr. Fred E. Jones Of Quincy, Mass.
was calling on friends in the city Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-17

Among the visitors to the track
meet Saturday was Hon. Byron Boyd
of Augusta and R. W. Harvey Of Hal
lowell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-17

Fl. \. Simpson, who is employed in
Lincoln. is at his home in the city
over Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-17

George Clayton, Fred Nutter and viii
liam s. Nutter of Sanford were in an
automobile party which visited the city
Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-17

Mr.. and Mrs. A. F. Warren of Augusta
were in the city Sunday, making the trip
by automobile.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-17

Basil Barrett, Coburn u, was call
ing on friends in the city Saturday and
attending the track meet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-17

Joe Clark, who attends the Universe
ty Of Maine Law School, was at his
home IN the city over Sunday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-17

The police station was the shelter
for seven dodgers on Saturday night,
the usual end of the week falling of
being in evidence
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-17

f. $. Baker Of Clinton was bust
ness caller in the city Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-17

Stafford was hit hard and after three
inning went to center and Gordon fin
ished the game, allowing 10 hits and
six runs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-17

John Dyer, Colby - of Brooksville
was calling on friends in the city Satur-
day and attending the meet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-17

H. S. Dodge OF East Boothbay is the
guest of friends in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-17
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION

At Minneapolis 10; Cleveland 5.
At st. Paul 9; Columbus 4.
At Kansas City 9; Indianapolis 5.
AT NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. postpon
-rain.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-17

Earl c. Wing of North Arson was the
guest of friends in the city over Sunday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-17

Arthur Strout Of Gardiner was call
ing on friends in the city Sunday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-17

Uniform Rank, Knights of Pythias. Mon
day evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-17

John r. Graham of Bangor was call.
er in the city Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-17

e. F.. Bannon of Montville was a
business visitor to the city Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-17

his Sunday or yesterday, visiting friends
in Burnham.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-17

tt e Nov was in Augusta Sunday
calling on friends.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-04-20
FOUR MORE ARRESTS
IN THE HURD CASE
Women Who Accused Jersey
Postmaster Again Taken Into
Custody at Mt. Vernon.

HAckENsAcK, y. j. April le.--Mrs
Jessie A. Conrad OF ?sl West l7'th
street. New York city, who caused the
arrest OF her brother, George \. Hurd.
postmaster OF Haworth. on April II, ac-
cusng him OF serious offence against
Martha l.. Conrad. Is years old, was
arrested Yesterday AT Mount Vernon,
~ Y. charged with conspiracy and a
statutory offence. Martha l.. Conrad
and her brothers. William and Harry.
also we're arrested on charge or con-
spiracy and the four were locked up Ia
the Mount Vernon jail, where they could
not furnish bail.
The complaint AGAINST Mrs. ConrI !
was made by Richard Vaughan, her al
Legged husband. VINO said thai on July 4,
1914, she lived with Harry Conrad in
North Third avenue. Mount Vernon, as
husband and wife. Vaughan has a signed
affidavit TO tn. effect that on December
|. 1914, and on other dates the princi-
pals met in Mount Vernon and con-
spired TO have Postmaster Hurd ar
rested. and that Martha l.. Conrad was
obtained as the complainant. Mrs. Mar
garet stevens Of Mount Vernon has con-
fessed 10 the lawyers II Is said. tnlt IN
December. 1914, an effort was made "a
induce her TO swear to Martha l.. Con
RAIDS condition,
Postmaster Hurd was arrested at his
home in Haworth at o'clock Sund ~
morning April II. An hour or 80 rrovI-
Gus to his arrest Harry and Nill'an
conrad and two other men, II IL laid
entered the Hurd residence and de-
manded OF the postmaster: Are YOU
going to settle" II you don't come over
we'll have you arrested u. was
taken 10 the Hacl1ensack Jail and held
there several hours until $1,000 bal
was given.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-04-20
SOUTH FOR CAUSE,
DR.. SHAW DECLARES
Suffrage Leader. Back From
Tour. Fox TrOts at
Spring Tea.
PLANS ANOTHER TRIP

Dr. Anna Howard Shaw National suf-
frage president. fox trotted and ono
stepped with the best of them at the
suffrage tea given In her honor yester-
day afternoon at the Hotel McAlpin.
Just returned from the South. where she
has been campaigning for suffrage, DR..
Shaw will start right of touring New
York, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts and
New Jersey. she allowed herself the
tea az a social engagement and that she
might tell suffragists the results OF her
work In tho South
There has been a great change for
the better in the South" she said. since
I was there seven years ago the spirit
of suffrage has grown much stronger
and | wouldn't be surprised II the go
called conservative South got tho vote
before We did. Tho men are almost
unanimously In favor OF suffrage and all
they need 10 a wedge in the shape or one
state The others Will follow quickly
"In fact" admitted Dr. shaw. 1T Is
rather a shock to Sc, back to gospe
hardened New York. The South has its
faults Of course. but New York is GER
tainly the most gospel hardened state.
The chief thing l recommend 10 you
suffragists Is enthusiasm ! don't see
how any one in the face NJ the work the
women have been doing the last Few
years can say women don't want the
suffrage.
Don't waste your time on the ants
They are not worth Il and there are too
many worth while people we have to
convince without going out Of our way
with the ants. II would be great II We
could win ono OF the thirteen original
States TO the cause next fall"
Everett Colby of New Jersey spoke
after DR.. Shaw and said he felt pretty
sure Of New Jersey.
Under the direction OF Mrs. Ernest
Thompson Seton the winter garden at
tho McAlpin was transformed into
springlike bower. Booths decorated with
wistaria. narcisyis and hyaclnth lined
the walls and among the tea tables were
little tables set with flowers To make
Il unmis takabiy vernal a number or
canaries. enca SD in tiny wooden cages
we're sprinkled among the tables and
Joined in the fox trot and tango tunes
A series OF special dances In which bare
footed and Greek CARRIED girls balanced
balloons and other features of the mod
crn dance system were on the pro-
gramme under the direction OF Mrs. r.
W. Hawkesworth and Mrs N. +. Groner
Girls in springlike costumes and big
picture hats assisted at tea.
The women in charge OF the different
flower booths were Mrs. Carr Van Anda.
Mrs William Curtis Demorest, Miss
Caroline Rutz Rees. Miss Eva Bngersoll
Brown and Mime. Josephine S Bettinett
on the committee with Mrs. Seton were
Mrs. worthington Miner. Mrs. Joseph
Talbot Maclean, Mrs. John J. Watson,
Jr.. Mrs Walter r. Comley. Mrs Will
lam Curtis Demorest, Or Freeman r.
Ward, Roland Ray Conklin. Charles T
Hallinan. Hamiin Garland. William Al
len White. Bainbridge Colby and Ever
EFT Colby.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-04-20

until DISCHARGED nv due process or law
In Thaw's commitment I" Matteawan
merely meant until he had become sane.
IL. said supreme Court Justice Suth-
erland, sitting In Stcuhen county. mad
decided on April that an inmate OF
tho willard Asylum was entitled to nave
a Jury decide his slnitN.
After counsel had cited other cases
relating to tho courts power Justice"
Uendrlcli asked whether the District
Attorney denied that such action was
within the courts discretion. and As
s,stant District Attorney Johnston" said.
we do deny H.
Mr.. tombstone then cited cases 70 sus-
tain his point and said he believed they
would outweigh MIR Stanchfiolds
ora,ory. He said he had never hoard
OF case IN which n Justice had called
in a Jury to aid in determining Il habeas
corpus proceeding. and that the statutory
provisions relating to proceedings In a
summary" manner In a habeas corpus
case required that tho court act ex-
peditiou.ly. He also argued that there
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-04-20

Goldman was the chief speaker of the
anarchist group which denounced Billy
Sunday AZ n meeting in Turn Hall
here tonight. She told 1000 persons
that Sunday was a screaming. screeeh-
ing nonentity" and that she would
rather be In hell than follower OF
Billy Sunday"
She said that Sundays words were
very true last Saturday night when
he called his audience fools" II they
weren't fools they wouldn't support him
she said. She added that men like Sun
day crucifed Christ. In order to wiz
converts Sunday Is using a bride IN
promising heaven. and Is threatening the
punishment of hell, was another OF
Emma Goldman's assertions Another
one was
The poor drunk goes staggering down
the sawdust trail In Billy Sundays
tabernacle 10 he saved from hell, while
the gentleman who becomes Intoxicated
goes home in an automobile. The only
difference between the two Is The auto.
mobile. Billy Is not interested in the
gentlemen With whom intoxication IL q
pastime. They are supporting him"
A number OF ushers and other at
'aches Of Billy Sundays tabernacle
heard these speeches. They were cp1al.
lenged from the platform. but failed
TO take up thu gauntlet Meanwhile
Billy was in bed, resting up from his day
In New York Ma Sunday was getting
ready fo- a trip 20 her home in wlnona
Lake To- see her two younger sons grad
uated from school. Also 1t was an.
nounced at the church meetings to.
night that a special effort would he paid
this week to bring the total OF the
collections at Sundays tabernacle ur
10 $4,000. the expenses OF the cam.
paign.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-04-20
DECISION IN THAW
CASE DUE THURSDAY
Justice Hendrick to Announce
Then II Jury Request
Will Be Granted.
MOTHER WITH PRISONER

Harry X Thaw made his fourth trip
yesterday TO the county court house
from the Tombs for hearing In his
habeas corpus proceeding in which he
asks 10 have jury determine whether
he has recovered his sanity sufficIettly
10 be released from Matteawan.
After listening to the arguments Of
counsel Supreme Court Justice Hed-
drick announced he would take briefs
today and would determine Thursd,y
whether he will decide the case without
Jury or will grant the application by
Thaws attorney, John r Stanchfeld. to
have a Jury empanelled TO hear the evil
derce.
n was expected the proceeding wou,d
so on yesterday. since the Appellate hi.
sary for Thaw and his attorneys to act
or risk an order for his return to Mattea-
wan at once. His mother Joined him In
court and there were so many persons
there merely 30 listen that several had
10 stand Justice Hendrick at once or
dered that all unable TO md seats re-
tire TO tho corridors
In opening his argument Mr. .Stanch-
field said II was not debatable whether
tho court had a right at any time TO call
in a jury TO aid In determining any
question before the court. He argued
that commission at Thaw's arst trial
had declared him sane. and a commits
sion appointed In the Federal court In
New Hampshire had also made a similar
finding He contended that the phrase
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-04-20
WILL PROVIDES FOR TOMB.
PceksktI Man 70 Have Granite
vault for Wims~If and Parents.

WHITE PLAINS. " v, April Ia--The
Will o. the late George + Gilmar'ir. m
old bachelor ~ peekskill. was filed with
Surrogate Sawyer NJ White Plains to-
day. and by sc provisions FIST, second
and third cousins. friends and priests Hre
heirs Of his $3.50. 600 estate. To various
priests 10 leaves sums for prayers for
the repose OF his soul and that Of his
parents.
TO hts lawer. James Dempsey. Mr.
GUmartlu leaves 60 900 for friendships
sake and he gives $4,000 70 Mi Dempsey
and Or l.. w. O'Br!en 20 he used for
the construction Of granite vault IN
the Assumption Cemetery. The vaul, Is
To he divided into compartments. one %
which shall contain the bodies OF him
self and his parents The other com
partmeut is given 80 the church of the
Assumption as temporary resting
place for the bodies Of members
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-04-20
PRAY FOR REVIVAL HERE.
Ministers Plan for Services with
out Presence Of BilIy sunday.

Three hundred ministers and church
workers Of all sects attended the fourth
meeting in the Madison Avenue Baptist
Church yesterday afternoon OF the com
miitee headed by the Rev. Charles W.
Wclch 10 further a religious revival In
New York without Billy Sunday. An
organization of district meetings was
urged I'm which those interested might
gather and pray for n revival,
II IL believed by the committee that
"A genuine revival can come only thrOug h
prayer. A group of five Greenwich
Village churches held the first of the
suggested district meetings last Friday
night with an attendance OF over $50.
The Rev. DIR. Charles Goodell chaif-
man of tho committee TO urge a visit to
Sew York by Billy Sunday. announced
yesterday that a meeting would he held
in the Marble Collegiate Church. Fifth
avenue and Twenty-nlnth street Friday
TO consider an invitation TO him.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-04-20
7HRONG OF HEBREWS
HONORS ROTHSCHILD
Hundreds Have to Be Denied
Admission to the Memo
rial Meeting.

Five hundred Jews gathered in tho
Straus Auditorium OF the Educational
Alliance last night 20 pay tribute 20
the memory Of Baron Nathan Roths-
child who died recently In London. AZ
many more clamored outside OF the hall
for admittance after the doors had been
closed and the meeting started. Several
hundred remained there throughout tho
meeting. unwilling to leave and hoping
FOR an opportunity to hear the speakers
euloGize their coreligOin!st.
Rabbi stephen s. Wise presided He
reviewed the history of the Rothschlds
how their vast fortune was accumulated
and their phiauthropies, Dr. Wise re-
ferred to the expression the wealth OF
the Rothschilds." and suggested that
hereafter It he changed to the honor Of
the Rothschilds." because of the feaity
% the family 70 the Jews.
Abram |. Elkus said We pay tribute
to not only "A great citizen of great
country hut TO great citizen Of Israel
His life was one chapter OF servtude TO
his race. He was great phllanthropist
not because he poured out his wealth 10
the poor, but he went deeper than that,
nc reached far down and IA ised up those
of Israel who have been downtrodden.
His efforts TO give the Jews education
was his greatest gift. When he estab-
lshed the Jewish Free Schools he gave
Ia the young men and women their OPP
portunity for success, and for this will
his memory live in the minds OF the
Jews throughout the world"
A telegram from Oscar $. Straus was
read by Rabbi Wise. MIR. Straus cx-
pressed regrets at being unable to at
tend the meeting In his message he re-
ferred to Baron Rothschild as "a patriot
to his country and race, who never al
lowed a question TO minimize his vision
or swerve him from his duty"
The other speakers addressed the
meeting IN Yiddish. They were the Rev
DR. NJ II. Harris, Rabbi Meyer Berlin
G Bublik and the Rev, II, Masliansky.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-04-20
GEN. DODGE SSi,574 IN
DEBT WHEN HE DIED
Charities TO Get None Of
Wealth He Thought lie
Had to Leave.

Gen. Charles Cleveland Dodge. who
believed when he made his will that he
was wealthy and who left the bulk OF
his estate to charitable and religious
institutions. had become insolvent by the
time OF his death on November 4. 1910
The transfer tax appraisal or his estate
filed yesterday shows that while MS
assets were only sI,7O2. he had debts OF
s77.2lo. The administration and funeral
expenses made the total deductions
Ss3.278, so that there was deficit OF
SS1.51t In the estate
The report OF the transfer tax APP
pra ser makes II clear that although cen.
Dodge was a son Of william Earl Dodge,
founder OF Phelps. Dodge a Co. which
has made many fortunes for its mem
hers through the promotion and opera
tlon Of mining enterprises. and although
Gen. Dodge vas at one time member
of the Arm. the loss or part or his fortune
was due to his investment In hundreds
OF thousands of shares Of mining and oil
stocks which have since become worth
less.
Gen Dodge was also one OF the frat
men to become Interested In the project
OF building n snip canal across Cape
cod and among the securities appraised
as worthless arc stocks and bonds or n
canal and construction company IN
corpOrated In lShj "hlcn rhileu anu was
succeeded by the company that eventn-
ally built the canal Gen Dodge re-
tanned an interest In the new company.
but his share was small.
Among other worthless assets were
two notes for So. 500 each purporting TO
be made by Senator John T. Jones or
Nevada. now dead. and Endorsed over
to Gen. Dodge. The Appraisal states
that when these notes we're brought TO
tho attention OF Senator Jones ne denied
their authenticity.
The bulk OF Gen. Dodge's estate con-
sisted OF personal erfcts OF sl,6s2. He
had $50 in cash. his library was worth
se5, and his jewelry. consisting OF a
watch and chain was valued az Ssb.
Gen. Dodge left his residuary estate
10 his two children. Mrs. William Cary
sanger and Charles stuart Dodge. who
married Flora Bigelow. a daughter Of
John Bigelow.