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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-20
$4,000 REWARD FOR THE
ARREST AND CONVICTION
CONNECTICUT MURDERERS

Hartford, CT. Oct. 1s.-The reward
Of $4,000 for arrest and conviction Of
the murderers of Rev. Joseph Zebris
and his housekeeper. Eva Gilmanaitis
in New Britain in February. 1916, was
apportioned by Judge futile in the
supreme court today. There were Is
claimants. One has died and one with
drew. va
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-20
ROYAL TIME AT
CHRISTENING OF
L., A. & w. HOUSE

Gardiner. Me, Oct. 19.-(Special).-
The new freight house Of the Lewis
ton, Augusta & Waterville Street Rail-
way was christened and dedicated in
a manner royal Tuesday evening. In
response to invitations issued, a rep
resentative gathering filled the house
to its capacity. Not only was the rail-
road well represented but the mer-
Chants Of the city and shippers along
the route. for whose benefit in pro-
viding the best possible facilities for
proper handling, Of the rapidly increas-
ing business. the new house has been
constructed. were also present. About
200 were present thus showing an ap-
probation on their part Of the efforts
Of the company to provide the best
possible service. ~
Music and Luncheon
Promptly at 7.30 Lancy's fiye-niece
orchestra started the BAH rolling with
several pleasing .selections, after
wnich Judge WIN G. Atkins. at the re-
quest OF Supt. Bowie. invited all pres-
ent to partake Of the bountiful Dutch
lunch provided. None were bashful
and although the delicious salads and
Other viands disappeared rapidly the
supply exceeded fhe demand.
After lunch supt. Geo. ". Row,.
called on Judss Atkins to preside A
postmaster. This, selection proved that
the genial superintendent q a NAV ~
wisdom for the Judge IL a past master
In the art ~ v,oat ,,ro,1sa., - .-.~~e
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-20
Bats Completes Address

+ Through Mr.. Mellen the government
the alleged unlawful acts committed
by the New Haven directors which
Robert L. Bats, attorney for the
government, has for two days been
describing to. the jury. Mr.. Bats COM
pleted his address today, the longest
Of it's kind in the history of the federal
court of this district.
Other Witnesses
Mr.. Mellen will probably not take the
stand until the afternoon session as
the government will first introduce a
mass of documentary evidence, using
as witnesses therefor Arthur Clark,
the present secretary of the New Ha-
ven and Arthur Russell, it's valuation
counsel.
The former president Of the New
Haven. whose testimony before the
federal grand jury and the Interstate
Commerce Commission gained him i'm
munity in the case is prepared without
reserve. the attorneys believe, to dis
cuss publicly for the first time, the
full story of the numerous transactions
by which the alleged monopoly was
effected insofar as they came to his
knowledge. He will be cross examined
for the defence by Richard V. Linda :
bury. regarded as one of the ablest
In,
and those who have heard Mr.. Mellen
testify in other, proceedings look for
a keen battle Of wits between the two
men.
Melien's Activities
The recital of Mr. Mellen's own ac-
tivities in New Haven affairs virtual
ly formed the warp and woof Of Mr..
Bats address. He was mentioned to-
day as having gone to President
Roosevelt in 1907 to learn whether
there would be any federal activity
against the New Haven in connection
with its ownership Of steamship lines
and as having fruitlessly advised the
New Haven directors to sell them to
Charles w. Morse, rather than risk
the chance Of their being declared un-
lawfully held.
Mellen, said the federal attorney,
carried ready cash around in his pock-
cts to pay due bills to persons who
were procured secretly to acquire for
the New Haven stock Of the New York
& Port Chester Railroad Co. at the
time when that company was threat
.ening to use its right Of way to build
connected with trolley lines to Boston
in competition with the New Haven.
And Mellen never asked the names
Of the persons he paid the money to-"
continued the attorney. .the New Ha-
ven not only did Illegal acts itself. but
encouraged others to do them" .-A
AS an instance, he said that a rep
resentative Of the company engaged
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-20
UNITED STATES
NOTIFIED OF
ITALIAN STH

washington. Oct. 1s.-The I
ambassador. Count Di Celiere' OLA. q,
notified the State Department. 80
that state Of war had been .tAs
between Italy and Bulgaria.
neutrality proclamation will DC %
and the United States proDaou "A,
undertake. to care for Italian d
in. Bulgaria. f
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-20

) Just at this season Of the year the mo-
torn1an on the electric cars comes In for
a share of blame that really does not
belong to him. Falling leaves at times
are responsible for the car track Deihe
in very slippery condition at tunes
and 1t Is impossible to stop the car as
quickly as when this condition does MOI
exist. The, funny part Of 1t is that II
Is always the conductor that has to take
the beratinss.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-20

Important meeting Of the Sons Of Vet
Grams. Wednesday evening at 7.45 o'clock
to make plans for the class initiation
There will be a special meeting OF the
Sons of Veterans Auxiliary Wednesday
evening for the purpose OF electing and
installing an outside guard. All menu
bers are requested to come prepared to
write and the officers to drill. All plans
will be perfected for the supper and
class initiation to be held Wednesday
evening, Oct. e.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-20
SPRINGFIELD
STRIKERS REACH
SETTLEMENT

Springfield, Mass, Oct. 19.-The
strike of 500 machine operators of the
Duckworth Chain Manufacturing Co.,
which has been in effect since Oct. 4,
VISA settled today upon the announce
ment by the company that they would
grant the employees a 4S-hour week
beginning Dec. 1, and readjust the
wage schedule.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-20
TRAIN BEARING
FRENCH WOUNDED
FALLS IN RAVINE

Paris, Oct. 1T p. M.-Six soldiers
were killed outright and many others
were injured, when a train conveying
convalescent soldiers was derat1ed
near vendranges tunnel. A number Of
the cars fell into a. ,ravine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-20
CHARLEY WHITE GIVEN THE
DECISION OVER HlRItI

Boston. Oct 19.-Charley ..s.sy
Chicago got the decision over .11i
Harvey of New York in g. ..sht
bout tonight. The men are hgnt~s. ~.
Harvey, who was nine POUNDS Il
weight. kept on even terms WIZ, Srsus
opponent for nine rounds, Du. ~
oiled upA the points in the 'as'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-20
REPORT SUICIDE
OF AN AUSTRIAN
ARMY GENERAL

London, Oct. 19.-General Picker, of
the Austro-Hungarian army, commit
ted suicide today by shooting, accord
ing to a dispatch from Vienna by way
Of Amsterdam to Reuters Telegram
Co. The ofioer feared. the dispatch
adds. that an operation which be was
about tc undergo. would not bring him
relief
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-20

Seemingly matters have failed to adj
just themselves in Gardiner Hisn Ioo.'
ball circles and it is reported tnat -
Brisk. A. Brisk, Emerson ana Dav's
have turned in their suits.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-20


New York, OCT. 1s.-Argpment on an
order requiring the Rev. DR.. Newell
Dwight Hills. pastor of Plymouth
church, Brooklyn, to show cause why
he wished to examine his former bus
mess manager, Frank L. Ferguson
before referee in connection with
suits concerning DR.. Hills dealings in
British Columbia timber lands, /: was
today postponed until Oct. 27.'5 1"' =
Attorneys for pr. Hills asked for
additional times in which to 5 secure
from the west affidavits which, they
will incorporate in their answers, to an
affidavit filed last week by Ferguson
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-20

Gardiner Lodge No. .. I. Q. q. F.
will open their fall work THURSDAY eve
ming by comforting the initiatory degree
on a class.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-20
LOCAL NOTICE

Social dance, Perry's hail. Thursday
evening. Music by McMasters' four
piece Orchestra. oct2o-2
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-20
The Men on Trial
William Rockefeller


William Rockefeller is brother of
John D. Rockefeller, and one OF the
richest men in America. More SO than
his brother. he has been a large fac
tor in the railway world, having been
at various times officer or director Of
some of the most important railroads
of the country. Although he recently
severed his connection with the New
Haven, he is still listed as a director
Of the New York Central, the Chicago,
Milwaukee and St. Paul, and the Della
ware. Lackawanna and Western. Mr..
Rockefeller is now "A years old and
fering from an affection of the throat.
Three years ago the Congressional
Committee which investigated the
Money Trust" desired him as a wit
ness and over the protests Of his
physicians. an attempt wasl made to
examine him at his Southern home at
Jekyl Island, Ga, where he was locat-
ed after weeks of search by subpoena
servers. The questioning was aban-
doned when he was seized with laryn-
geal spasms and after his physicians
protested that the ordeal might cause
his death. Mr.. Rockefeller lives at
Tarrytown, N. Y.
Lewis Cass ledyard
Lewis Cass Ledyard is one of the
prominent lawyers of the country. He
was for years counsel for the elder J.
p. Morgan and was his chief adviser
in the organization or financing Of a
number OF the great Industrial and
railroad enterprises with which the
Morgan Arm has been connected, not
ably the United States Steel Corpora
ton. In several Of them he became q
director. including. beside the New
Haven. the New York Central. North
ern Pacific and the American Tele-
phone and Telegraph Company. He
took prominent part in the famous
deal which resulted In the acquisition
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-20

] Mrs. W. y. kelley win entertain the
"wednesday Afternoon Club this week ~
her home on Maine avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-20
GARDINER

c. r. Weiss Of Portland was GAMING
on Gardner friends Tuesday.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1915-03-19
BENJAMIN STRONG. WHO DIED m
FloRInf.. WILLS sua TO The
UNIVERSITY TENNESSEE.
HETEROGENEOUS TO MEET
vIce-president Marshall 10 prsslds
Over Sessions In Chattanooga In
May---News From All Parts
of the state.

Knoxville. viii Of the late Bon.
Iamin Rush Strong, wealthy Knox.
william, who died In Florida recently,
was filed. The University Of Tennes.
see is the principal beneficiary. II re,
ceives $4,000 for girls hall TO be
dedicated to his mother. $4,000 for
additional land tor the university
farm. and II Is provided that after all
private and special requests are act
tied. the residue OF the estate shall be
made loan fund Cor the aid of poor
and worthy young men and boys who
wish to attend the university agricul-
tural school.
The city OF Knoxville is willed a
park site and $4,000 TO improve 1t. Also
a lot in the city and $4,000 to erect
thereon building to be known a.
Rush Strong Hat. 'pari ot 1t to be Used
as an art gallery and historical mu
scum and one floor as rest room for
country hucksters who come to the
Knoxville markets.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1915-03-19
TIE MOTHERS PENSION HiLL 10
PASSED IN HOUSE RY A vcTE
or 80 TO 0.
STRONG PLEA FOR THE BILL
Headlight BILL" Backed Dy Brother
hood OF Locomotive Engineers, In
tFoduced In the House--it Waa
Framed by r. r. Wright.


The mothers pension bill passed the
house by vote of 81 10 o. Repre-
sentative Larsen OF Shelby made a
strons plea for the bill. and was prob.
ably responsible for its unanimous
passage.
The measure applies only to the four
large counties Of the state Shelby,
Davidson. Hamilton and Knox, II re-
quires the county court to set aside As
least $4,000 year for mothers pen
si0ns.
Operation OF the law h under the
juvenile courts.
The bill permits mothers without
means Of support to keep their chill
dred instead Of giving them up to the
court. Provision IL made for a pen
siaa al &40 monthly luz the first child
under l6 years OF age. and s. q month
for each additional child
II IL left to the judge of the juye
nla court as TO whether cases are
worthy
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1915-03-19
TRACTS CLEARED or MALARIA


Malaria, to which children are sus.
sept!ble, has been made largely q pre-.
yentable disease by q study OF the
mosquito carrier, Ito breeding places
and natural history. and, >hy .isocala-
tlon experiments on animals and man.
II was proved by Italian observers
that the mosquito disseminatcs bird
malaria In the same manner as 10 the
human subject,
The final upshot Of these investiga'
tons has been that large tracts OF
hitherto waste and dangerous land
have been rendered safe and produc-
tive. A widespread cause OF debilitat'
Ing sickness. and even OF death. has
thus been removed.
In such areas the saddest sight has
been the stunted, anemic children,
with enlarged livers and spleens. the
evidences OF chronic malarial poison
ing, that can now be ohviated by put.
ting modern knowledge into effect
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1915-03-19
Farmers viii Rally,

Jackson. A farmers rally, under
the auspices OF the Madison County
Fruit and Truck Growers association
and the Merchants and Manufacturers
association, will be held In jackson on
March 20, when Dr. TAFT Butler OF
Memphis, w. II. MERCER OF the United
States department u agriculture. l.. X.
Neil OF Nashville and Prof. Keffer Of
the University OF Tennessee will
make addresses. The chief topic will
be strawberry Growing" Madison
county truck raisers win plant more
strawberries this year than ever be
fore.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1915-03-19

Two farmers, attired In corduroys
and CATERS, were strolllng through .
picture gallery. where they looked, and
apparently felt, decidedly out OF place.
But at last they brought UP before .
picture which really seemed TO please
them-~a portrait OF . lovely girl with
particularly ugly bulldog
This 10 something nice, Dick, said
o1es - ss55.-t og5t,,s .r,l.r,, I'D.
What In II called"
Dick referred 10 the catalogue.
Beauty and the Beast" he said
The other man looked closer at the
bulldog
"Ah'" he sighed, appreciatively. he
10 q beauty. too!"--London TitBits
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1915-03-19

A. q, Matthews OF Memphis was
elected head consul by A vote OF eco.
Hts opponent for the position. J. II.
Wilkes, received So votes by motion
usade by Mr.. Wilkes. the vote for MI
Matthews was declared unanimous,
The report 81 the credentials commit
tee showed SSa delegates in good
standing In attendance Al the eonven.
tioa.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1915-03-19
Monument to ohioans.

Chattanooga. -- Prominent Ohioans
were here for the dedication OF n
monument on Mission Ridge to the
Ninety seventh Ohio Volunteer infan
try, which took part In the Civil War
battles here. Among the officials were
II. Stottlemire, chairman OF the Ohio
commission; James Mehaffry and
Howard Rice OF Cambridge, Ohio; Cap.
tain Howard Aston OF GAINESVILLE. The
ceremonies were held on Bragg's Res.
ervation. and the monument acceptef
on behalf OF the war department.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1915-03-19
Nashv,iIian Selected.

Albert H. Mn Of Davidson County
was nominated In caucus on the NTH
ballot TO be tho Democratic candI
date for speaker OF the Senate 10 sue
cetd the late Senator Hugh {. Ander
son
Tho contest was disappointing to
those who love a light. The uncer'
tninty that existed tor several days,
IN view Of the many candidates, The
refusal ef many 70 pledge themselves,
the refusal of others 10 Indicate
whether or not they would No into a
caucus was entirely dispelled
senator Lea vas not In the city. He
lett tor AshetiIlc, whore he was called
to tina bedside of Mrs Lea, who is RI.
ported critically H. GOV, Rye Is I'M.
drrstood not to have taken hand in
the nsh,, aud appears to haze come
through the esentiul contest With the
good will ot all candidates for the
speakersMp.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1915-03-19
ran coassnlsslsa RsssmmenastA,ns.

| 8M &NtFAFsRNM&tsfst NA~Na~Bssssk%AtNk&AHVFfAA
DECLARING that . nsm' constitution 10
desirable before q complete and theF.
oughly affective reform of the TAI sys'
tent Of Tennessee can b. obtained. tho
stats tar commission. In its report 10
the isgisiatare. makes recommends
siona dlsyotsd To the pFomutiac Of ag.
ficisncy under the present system.
We believe public policy requires
that there DO limitation Of the tai,
rata" declares the report. 'The tax
payer ~oald not object 10 higher an
sassmants N be did NOT fear that tha
sanie tar rate as at present was going
TO hs maintained. There Ia no legal
or other reason why the legislature
should not protect the taxpayers Of the
state By limiting the total rate. not
oHiy for county purposes, but also for
municipal purposes"
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1915-03-19
Named ey Governor.

The commission urges establishment
Of a permanent tax commission "a
have complete charge of administering
tar laws Members. one from each OF
the three grand divisions. would be ap
pointed by the governor.
The first members would serve two
four and sin years, respectively. and
the subsequent appoIntees six years
from the time Of their appointment,
The man for the long term would be
the first chairman and bis salary. 81
500 year. Associate members would
receive $4,000. The commission would
be given the power TO remove assess
ors for neglect OF duty and to appoint
their successors until Jan. following
the next regular election,
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1915-03-19
More Paving at Sclmer.

Seimer. -~Selmer continues 10 show
permanent Improvements. Al a meet.
ing Of the board Of mayor and alder
men. a concrete sidewalk on the south
side Sypress Avenue from the NJ. a o
Railroad 10 Seventh Street was or
dered. Work will begin April 10.
This will make 10000 SQUARE feet Of
concrete sidewalk In the town, Dur,
ing the summer an additional 1000
t15s ~tni - constructed
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1915-03-19
Sptt on Btete Reading.

The Claiborne bill, 10 make the read,
tns ef ~ least 10 verses daily OF the
Bible mandatory In the public schools
lions In the educational committee.
The committee split. six to six. OF.
recommendiug tho bill 10 the House
was decided 10 submit the measure 10
tAe House without recommendation.
An interesting debate Is expected 10
occur When the bin IL considered by
the House Representative Claiborne
II Haywood County tho author Of the
nnaSure, made Il speech Ia rs behalf
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1915-03-19

Senator Murry was called 10 the
chair aud Speaker White took the
Hn9r In support II his resolution 70
adjourn sine die en Aprs} He sa.a
the Adjournment at that time would
save taxpayers S9e.00a MIR. Warle>
opposed the resolution lie said the
Legislature eould rot know 81 this
time Jas, when Il should adjourn.
The resolution was finally referred
~ the committee GA asasee. Ways aud
means "a a motion Of MIR, Ncriey,
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1915-03-19

! The commission iB empowered to
! elect a secretary AZ 81 500 a year. Each
member Of tine commission shah be
| required TO visit at least once year
each Of the counties of his grand dl.
vision, Reports from the commission
would be- made at each biennial session
Of the legislature.
Assessment Of property at It's actual
cash value Is favored and adjustment
Of back assessment Is urged
O. X. Holaday OF Cookevlllt Is
chairman Of the tax committee and the
/ sher members are A Il. Ghoison Of
tlarksville, ]. w. yanden. Of Jackson.
Leo Goodman OF Memphis, Thad A.
Cox OF Johnson city, George F, Milton
ot Chattanooga and Wallace Mcclure,
secretary Of Knoxville.
In it's report the committee calls at
tention 10 the main defects In the
present law, concerning which ii says
there Is little controversy.
The committees recommendations
are devoted To the promotion Of eff
cheney under the present system The
tax bill which the committee has drawn
VAS submitted with the report
II Is pointed out in the report that
the chief weakness OF the present sys.
TEN In the lack Of provision for cen.
trial board to direct the work OF as.
aessment.
1t IL the unanimous opinion OF the
committee that the practice of re-as
sessment and the inequalities OF as.
sessmeut cause the gravest complaint,
and II IL recommended that after pay.
mont OF taxes the receipt then and
there given shall be a flnallty
The committee has found that the
tax aggregate has grown slowly, de-
spite the advances In the value Of prop
erty. and that assessments are far
below real value, Marked inconsist,
encies are shownu by comparing values
of different counties, Criticisms Of
revenue agents is withheld. but the
committee finds that II would be well
To abolish the system under which
they operate and which has caused so
muh complaint,
The committees recommends that
merchants taxes shall be assessed by
the county court clerks, that the per
manent tax commission shall consti.
tuts board Of equalization for the
railroad commission and that the com.
mission shall perform the duties OF
property small registration tax on
notes, Hen notes. bonds and all such
securities. public or private. Is recon
meuded aud also that the holders shall
pay a state tax on their incomes from
such property.
\ survey Of the state IL suggested
and the assessment ~ taxes with the
Aid Of county maps A time limit giy.
en for The adjudication Of titles in dis
puta IN recommended and paymeHt ot
taxes shall b requisite 70 the cslab
NShnlent of claim,
After two years the holder OF prep
erly under tax title shalt not be- dts.
iarbed and after receipt for taxes
has been issued there shall be no re.
assessment Of the property for that
year or previous
No assessor shall be fully paid for
hts work ot assessment until certiH,
cate ~ issued by the tax commission
that he has fully complied with the
law
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1915-03-19
LIEUTENANT GOVERNORS MEET,
Vice-president Marshall viii Preside
Over Session at Chattanooga.

Chattanooga Plans for the first an.
nual convention OF lieutenant,goyer
nors at Rhea Springs and Chattanooga
early in May were announced here by
Charles Beyhan. About 40 lieutenant
governors, presided over by Vicepresi'
dent Marshall. are expected to attend.
The preliminary meeting was held Ia
Chicago a few days ago. Lieutenant.
governors and presiding officers Of
state senates expect to organize in or.
der 10 secure enlargement Of their Of,
scial powers, better salaries and co.
operation In pushing legislative meas
ures OF common interest,
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1915-03-19

When Representative West Of Knox
county. champion ii woman's suffrage,
stepped oul ct the house 10 get cigar,
ak hills gtyiag women the right 10
vote IN specified nlestiOna In cities and
counties Wcrr kJled
II Wat held that Wpmau's suffrage
can only be- secured by constitutional
amendment This has been provided
Tor in Joint resolution. adopted by
both house and senate, submitting an
amendment to vote Ut the people This
resolution must also be adopted by the
legislature two years hence.