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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-20
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-20
Cocchi Not Extraditsd

Rome, July 19.-Joseph w. Grfgg,
who has been representing Police Com
missioner Woods of New York In the
Cocchi murder case, has come to the
conclusion that unless unforeseen cir
cumstances arises between Italy and
the United States. extradition of tho
slayer Of Ruth Cruger is Impossible.
Mr.. Grigg has made an exhaustive in
vestigation Of the extradition question
which has become a difficult one be-
cause there is no proof that Cocchi is an
American citizen.
Mrs. Teddy, Jr., In Paris
Paris, July 19.-Mrs. Theodore Roose-
welt, Jr., arrived from New York today
and was carried by the project Of the
department in behalf of the French xoy.
eminent. American naval and medical
missions and a number of American am
bulance workers also arrived on the
same steamer.
Less English Flour
Washington. July ia decrease Of
10 per cent in the consumption Of -four
in England in June is the claim made
by the national war savings cor>sttee
as a result of the "eat-Iess bread" cam
paign inaugursted to conserve food, &C.
cording TO a report received by Herbert
Hoover today This saving Il is stat
ed, is In excess Of all expectations.
Boast Of Bay Skaters
Washington, July 1.-the Massachu-
sets delegation in the House today
boasts Of more recruits from its offices
than any other of. the As states. out Of
IS Offices nine o.srks or secretaries have
enlisted
Hub Enlistments Increase
Boston, July Establishments for the
regular army have taken a jump here
this week. In the frst three days Fl
men were sent TO training depots Sixty
seven of the recruits came from Lowell,
Lawrence and Haverhill. where a ten
days campaign has just been conclud-
ed by recruiting officers.
Abbe Doyon to Como
Boston. July 1s.-British recruiting
headquarters here announced today that
Able Doyon. chaplain of the 22nd Bat
talon of the Canadian overseas forces.
would arrive here shortly for the puf-
pose of making tour Of New Enslsnd
cities in which there 10 a large Preach.
Canadian population. ACCOMPANIED By
Lieutenant Pierre Chevalier Of the came
battalion. he will seek recruits foe the
Canadian army.
Examine Marine etudsnts
Boston. July 19-Henry Howard, d.
rector Of the recruiting for the United
States Shipping Board. announced to-,
day that the FIRST classes in navigation
at the free schools at Greenport. Long,
Island. New Bedford and several Maine.
ports had completed their courses ana
would be examined next Monday before
boards Of steamboat inspectors. It was
predicted that within 30 days 13S men
would have qualified for licensss a on
GERS Tor the Aperiean MERCHANT marine,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-20

Business has been rushing with Geo.
L. Sanborn in TIE register of deeds of
flee during the past three months.
County fees received in the Office and
paid to Treasurer Geo. M. Atwood,
amounting to s416 for the quarter end
ing June 30, were the largest ever COL
lected in a single quarter. Another
record was smashed last week when
a s20,000O00 trust mortgage was re-
corded, the largest amount filed in
the office. AbouO year ago the long
est record ever presented was the
government purchase that covered a
big acreage in the White Mountain re-
gion. While this made a bulky manu-
script yet the total amount involved
was far short of latest big deal re-
corded. Norway Advertiser.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-20

John Bigelow, aged 76. who has been
missing from the home Of his daugh-
ter, Mrs. William Elliott. South Leb-
anon. since Wednesday noon, at
about A. NJ. Thursday walked into
the yard of the George Varney home
stead on the River road. People at
the house induced him to come in. and
searchers, who had secured the woods
all night, were notified. Mr. Bigelow
was covered with mud and insect
bites. He could give no account of
where he passed the night About two
years ago he left home and was miss
ing three days, being found in a field
about two miles from home
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-20

Work on the state road from VAL
ley cemetery to Greene depot will
commence soon. This will make a
continuous state road from Lewiston
to Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-20
SK0WHECAN NEWS

Patrons Husbandry First Session Tme-ah Event
of Golden Rod Branch S. S-Town Improvement Society to
Meet-Sunday at Centenary Methodist Church-Loca Man
Has Fine Apiary-CornyiNe High Alumni Plans Reunion
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-20
COMING EVENTS

July 1s-1-Convention OF National Phil
atelie Society, Portland.
July 22-Opening Of Ferry Beach Insti-
tute.
July 23-2s-Pythian Patriotic Week.
July 24-Opening Of Woman Suffrage
campaign. Maine; Mrs. Carrie Chapman
Gait. speaker. Augusta.
July 2-Maine State National Guard
called into Federal service
July 25-Meeting of Governor and Coun-
ell. pardon hearings.
July 26-E-New England Street Railway
Association, Portland.
Aug. 1-Eaton and Norridgewock High
school reunion, Norridgewock.
aug. Midsummer school of Religious
Education, Pittsheld.
Aug. 17-27-Campmeeting, East Liver
more.
tion, Augusta.
Aug. 2S-31-Biennial Supreme convention,
Foresters of America.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-20
Wanted-Male Help
WELRY SALESMAN. MAN TO
WANTED AT MARsToN &
BOOKKEEPER

y -n'rd ~ q Business House in city. a
'trr.rRhlv experienced bookkeeper; only
s'flt-. reliable and accurate men who
r. ne well recommended need apply.
I..rai salary. Write giving all psrticu-
,ars = past experience. etc. 80 =. .. Box
~ 1l,1NGlWk'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-20
For SaIe-MisceIlaneOuS
GOOD OPPORTUNITY TO

A GOOD OPPORTUNITY TO BUY
one of the best paying pool rooms in Hal
lowell, with mne line of cigars and to-
bacco. George II. Boardman, 1l3 Water
street. Hallowel. july2)d3t
HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, FINE
old sofa and bookcases. Inquire at prem
Uses. VIM. S. Soule, Bangor St. Place.
jly20dtf
A STAR JOB6ER PRINTING PRESS,
size xii. Type included. Good as new.
Inquire of r. c. Brockman, % Sheldon St.
Farmingdale. Me. jly19d3t
STANDING GRASS, WITH USE OF
barn for storage II. E. Bowditch, No. 50
Grove street, Augusta jly19d6t
A HOME CLARION COOK STOVE.
Good as new. Price reasonable. Inquire
of +. c. Brockman, &c Sheldon St.. Farm
ingdale. Maine. jly19dSt
TWO BOWLING ALLEYS, TWO
pool tables, prices right Ray Goud, &C.
dar Grove. Maine. jly19d6t+
$500 HlGH-GRADE UPRIGHT PIANO,
standard make mahogany case, used less
than months, in perfect shape. Bargain
price for cash or easy terms. W. A.
Griffin, 81 So. Chestnut ST., Augusta.
1lyEd1w
BABY sULkY, BROWN REED, GOOD
as new. II State St, Augusta. jlyl9d3t'
GOOD EXPRESS WAGON, Beach
wagon. open surry and Ford car. G. A.
Bryant, Bowman St, Augusta. jly19d1w'
HAYES PIANO BARGAINS. HAiNES
s35, New England $50; Ivers & Pond, So;
Chickering $780, Garbler $3.50, Woodbury.
$3.50, Jewett SITS Sterling $500, Hardman
$3.50, Hallett & Davis s275, and others.
Halves Music Store, Baxter Block, Port
land jly19d2w"
STANDING GRASS IN CHELSEA.
Apply to or address Mrs. 4. II Wells, 10
Clinton St, Gardiner, or to Mrs. E. A.
Nolan, No. Whitefeld, Me. jly1Sd3t'
SINGER SEWING MACHINE IN
good condition. Drop head, mahogany
case Cost s65. viii sell for SIS. Adj
dress Mrs. R. A, Burnham. 12t Swan St.
Augusta. Me. julylId6t'
TWO SECOND HAND sURRYs
cheap for cash c. NJ. shorey. q Willow
St, Gardiner. july17d6t
ONE HORIZONTAL 21-INcH VICTOR
water wheel. with iron case and draught
tubs. James Walker & Son Co, Gardiner.
july13d12t
AMERICAN FLAGS. 5 BY 8 FEET,
sewed stripes, fast colors, $50; 6 by it.,
while they last, s125. G. p. Herrick, III
Water ST.. Augusta. jlyl4d7t'
DOUBLE HORSE WAGON. IN
qure at Fuller-Holway Co., Augusta.
jly3dtf
LUMBER AND WOOD
About $4,000 Vt. hemlock. balance in hard
wood. Near car line. Address y. P.
Merrill, Waterville. Maine. r. F. D. 49,
Telephone Sidney, 4-33. jly3d4w'
WHY NOT ORDER AN A. w. GRAY
Sons thresher with bean attachment so
to have 1t when you need it. as there
will be a great demand for threshers this
fall. W. S. Pillsbury. Waterville Tel.
629W. may2id3mo
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old FALSE teeth

wanted in any condition. We also pay
cash for Old gold, silver, platinum. etc
Highest prices paid. Mail to us, receive
check by return mail If accepted. GoooS
hald subject to approval. The Precious
Metals Co. 453 Washington St, Room COZ
Roston Mass july16eodl3t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-20
EXPERIENCED MARKER AMI
BELL BOY AT HOTEL NORTH.
peLlAeLe Hus7LeRs WANTED TO

sot.l' orders. no delivering or collecting.
Earn 81 10 so weekly Write FIR attrtc-
i've proposition Homer Chase Co, Nur-
ssfyrlen Auburn. Me. llyid6t"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-20

Gaele hotels and camps. Cooks, wait
vsses chamber. kitchen. dish and laun-
cry help needed Apply to Hotel Agency.
Main 81 Bangor iulSSdZW'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-20
Cards, Notices, Etc.

MRS. CRAM, MEDIUM, READINGS
daily, 8 Capitol St, Augusta. Me. Tel
l07S-M. jly1sd1ws
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-20

ATLANTIC HOUSE AT OCEAN
WANTGD-GOOD SAL.

aries. Fall positions throughout New
England. Register now. New England
Teachers Agency, y. NJ. c. A: Bldg.
Portland Maine. Jn1d3mos
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-20
POSITION AS HoUsEkEEPER BY
4 POSITION AS HoUsekEEPER IN

=, ne augusta State Hospital. Apply
,surra, g Tyson. supt- Augusta. Me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-20

Lost
BEWTEEN n CHURCH ST. AND
Park, ladies' gold watch and leather
bracelet. Finder please return to II
Church St, Gardiner, and receive reward.
iulylSd6t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-20

SEEKERS OF HOMES. IF THEY
are interested in the proposition OF pur-
chasing on easy installments a lot ada
cent to the electric road. and to city
war and sewer near Augusta line, with
subsequent nncncial assistance in build
ing their home, address w. II. Perry, ~
Second street, Hallowell, Me. apr2ldtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-20
caoc4ersRs-LARoe NEW YORK
4oUseHeEPeR 40 OR as YEARS
CAPABLE GIRL OR WOMAN FOR
HorEL HELP WANTED FOR RE.

seneral homework Mrs. Thomas {. In
graham VI Lincoln street. Augusta
luiyindtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-20

SMALL FRUIT FARM ABOUT I
mi from Water St, on Central ST. Ap-
ply to W. H. Perry. 6s Second St, Halo
we'll may1kAtk
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-17
CALL SECOND
WILL FORGERY

New York, Sept. l6.-The so-called sec.
ond will OF James c. King, under which
his widow, Mrs. Maude A. King. mystic
riously shot and killed near Concord, y.
c., on Aug 90 was 10 receive property
worth several millions of dollars, has
been pronounced a forgery by bankers in
Chicago, according to q statement issued
here today by the district attorneys Of
fee.
The affairs Of CASTOR r. Means, who
acted as business agent for Mrs. King
and who was with her al the time of her
death will be placed before the grand
jury here tomorrow. The grand jury Will
be informed of the results of an exanli-
nation Of papers found in the apartment
OF Means which bear upon Mrs. King
affairs Among these was an agreement
providing for the payment to Means of
$3.50 eGO in the event Of Mrs. Kings recelv-
ing more than s2,ono 600 under the second
will.
The statement OF the district at
torney's Office declared that further
examination of the papers found show
ed that Means had consulted lawyers
in New York, Illinois and California
regarding laws governing the filing or
wills.
What purports to be the original of
the second will, framed in glass case,
is in the possession of the district
atterneS and the statement said that
by holding it up to the light erasures
that had been filled in could be plain
ly seen
The district attorneys Office learned
from papers found in the Means apart
ment, 1t was stated. that Means had
asked the Northwestern Trust Co. of
Chicago TO resign as trustee of ST.
100000 trust fund left to Mrs. King
under the original will of her hus-
band.
Announcement also was made that
the papers indicated that Means at one
time was interested in munitions con-
tracts for one of the warning factions
In Mexico
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-17
TEN COTTAGES BURN
WITH $4,000 LOSS
HUMAROCK BEACH

Narshaeld, Mass, Sept ls.-Ten cot
hg's IN Humarock beach were burned
tonight before members of the summer
colon" who quickly organized a bucket
trraae succeeded in controlling the fire.
M'' Women, girls and boys formed
'No ines on the beach and passed bucket
a'ef 1ucket ~ water from the ocean to
me cottages that were In the path of the
ire while other residents removed house
ho'1 goods. which they piled up on the
heaeh for distance OF half a mile.
Ire explosion ~ tank containing $40
gallons Il gasoline added to the excite
r'h' IRE flames were finally extinguish-
81 hv the use OF salt water and with
CHEMICALS brought by the fire departments
Y this and other towns. The loss is es-
'r''ed =, s5Nooc
- Sre started near an open fireplace
n cottage belonging 10 Mrs. Nellie
N'7sov o! Winthrop. Another cottage
e77ea hy Mrs vinslow was also destroy
- OTHERS who lost cottages and fur
rthinEs are Fred c. Roberts. west Rox-
tIr" Fred Hammond Clinton; Austin W.
SAsrrsn M,rshneld. Clifford Dow, New
IN 'Smee !. Moore. Dorchester two
to''sgeD, Mrs Annie west. Pembroke,
and Mrs. Minnie Milally. Dorchester.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-17
PUBLIC UTILITIES
REPORT ON DEATH
MARY E. FALLON

The Maine Public Utilities Commission
on Saturday made the following repors on
the investigation OF the death on SEPT. .
last In waterville ~ the late Miss MARY
z. Fallon. alias Elizabeth Marsh, ~ Wa
terville and formerly Of Augusta
Mary r. Fallon. otherwise known 80
Elizabeth Marsh. aged sbou, 10 years. OF
Waterville, threw herself u front OF west
bound passenger train No. ia Maine
Central Railroad Company. near tn"
Massachusetts bridge. about one and me
half miles west % waiervilis station, ~
ga A. NJ. Sept ?, 1917. ana was run over
and instantly killed.
THE train was going ahou, N mile. an
hour when the engine man FIRST ssw tho
girl near the track about 100 feet ahead
his vision was restricted by very dense
fog. when the engine was within ~ fee,
OF her she threw herself face down upon
the track. The brakes were applied IN
emergency and the body was found unaer
the third car from tire engine Havfn =
been dragged about ino feet
NO blame attaches ~ the railroad com
pany or the members OF tee train crew. 3"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-17

The opening of the Unitarian church
for the winter on sunday morning
brought out good sized crowd con
sidering the iong vacation and the
various attractions outside. The ser
mon on The Judgment Day by tho
minister was both strong and insr,r-
ing, and started the work NJ the church
In the right spirit. The New collection
plates, presented nv the Cheerful Let
ter committee Of the womap's Ant
ance. were used for the first time, AMI
the minister expressed the sprrecia
tion OF the parish for the gift A.
the conclusion ~ the service meet
ing was held at which delegates we're
chosen for the Unitarian Conference
10 ne held nj Montreal on September
25th to 2Sth Rev and Mrs Frank
T.. Phalen and Hon. and Mrs Martin
F. Bartlett being unanimously chosen
II is hoped that others viii alSo ~
tend this conference, which IL he frs'
one 10 be held on foreign soil
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-17

- ~. .iand was on May 10 hence
vas out OF the question thai he
~ nave betrayed PROCEEDINGS IN
in June. ien were heie
AuFmei left for Switzerland bur wa.
s'oppea at the Swiss frontier bv sv,.s
ou'iiorities although he had a din,or.,io
passport TIC
iurmefs story Of riches ia rec.,v.s .,;,.
80. by the press. which declare,
80 inquiry made in his constituency has
ho~h mat he did not pay his expenses
~ me 1914 election. until long afterward
ana mat he owed a years rent on hi.
apaftment In Paris when the war hsran
deputies who are acquainted wit, hin,
questi On whether he could have drawn I'M
report OF the secret session, saving he
was seldom in the chamber. The deru,v
mas notihed President Des Chanel that
ne in'ends to interpellate the govern.
ment on what he himself calls the Tur.
mel AFFAIR and in regard TO the refus,, n
permit hint enter Switzerland.
To representative of the Jourra, NJ
Iurmel said: The truth is that I am a
victim of machination on the part Of the
whole Parliament. I was chosen hecaus.
am unattached in the chamber ana
come from the working class. At 10 7
was maker of wooden shoes, like nv
father"
He explained that he missed the money.
nut merely asked an usher to look for II
re said he was i, a hurry to go to a
wedding and did not make further INQUIRY
uhti asked to explain six weeks later.
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RETURN TO CAPITAL
President and Mrs. Will
son Given Hearty
Greeting

Washington. Sept. 1S-President Will
son returned to Washington from New
iorK by train tonight, ending the
longest stay away from his desk since
last fall when Germany was observing
ner submarine pledges. He and Mrs.
wilson were given a hearty greeting
by crowd gathered at the station.
There had been no announcement
concerning the Presidents movements
since yesterday and in view Of IN
confirmed reports of submarines off
the coast, the possibility that he might
return on the yacht Mayfower was
discussed by the public here with no
niue apprehension. 1t was even sug-
gested that wireless message from
spy telling of the Presidents cruise
on the Mayfiower might have reachsd
a u-boat in the Atlantic and brought
her In to the coast in search of bigger
game than merchant ships.
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GREAT DANGER
Continued from Page one)

government will remain I'm mower.
WORKING IN close union with the rev.
dictionary democracy which is in
Niteo 10 gVe energetic support If ne
cessary the resolution says. the gov
eminent will act in close cooperation
With committee for the safety of
the revolution. The people are called
en- 10 await patiently the summoninc
OF the conference and to abstain from
arbitrary or illegal acts. At the close
OF the sitting it was announced the
conference would be held in Petro-
grad not later than Sept. Is.
M. Avskentieff, former minister of
the interior, appealed to the meeting
10 help keep the government afoat
He said great dangers were impend
ing, of which one was that Cossacks
were marching on Tsarityn on the
Nolea. with the aim OF dividing South
Russia from the north derriving the
north Of bread. He added
German Expedition in Finland
The provisional government had
precise information that the Germa ms
are organizing an expedition in Fin
land"
For these seasons the former min
lister said. it was absolutely neces-
sary to rally around the government.
NJ. Skobeloff. the former minister Of
labor, also warned the meeting, say
ing:
General kaledines (the Cossack
LEADER is coming here and, If we as
sail the provisional government from
the opposite direction all Is lost"
Notwithstanding an attack on Pre-
mier Kerensky by delegates who de-
neunced him as an irresponsible die
tator, tho sentiment Of the meeting
was emphatically in favor Of the gov
eminent. The only immediate men
ace to the government is the Bolshe-
vikis of Petrograd, who owing to the
suppressng of the newspapers and
their defeat i'm the Central commit
tee Of the Council Of Soldiers and
Workmen's delegates, are in an angry
mood.
The cabinet Of FIVE. however needs
to hold together only until Sept %.
when a new responsible ministrb will
he appointed. Meanwhile the cabinet
is preparing to make concessions to
the left It has drafted. but not vet
signed, a decree abolishins the Duma,
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REGIMENT DEMANDS
War Minister and Wife
Be Handed Over to
Them

PetFograd. Sept. 1.-THE trial of
Gen. Soukhomlinoff, former war min
lister. for treason was interrupted to-
day by the breaking of windows In
the court room. followed by the az
pearance of delegations from three
companies of regiment which was
waiting outside.
The delegation declared that the
Soukhomlinoff case was the simplest
of issues and that it was plain the
court was deliberately prolonging the
trial. 1t demanded tina, the defend
ants (who include Soukhomlinoff' S
wife) should be handed over to the
regiment, which would settle the case
forthwith. The demand was refused,
whereupon the delegates demanded
that the defendants be placed on a
strict prison regimen and deprived Of
all comforts.
The court decided to transfer Sioux
homlnoff from the hotel. where he has
been confined. to the fortress Of ST.
Peter and st. Paul.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-17

Saturday was n busy dew az the
freight station. the railroad yard and
the Maine Central station. with che
large number OF cattle. horses and
show properties which were heinz
shipped out Of town 10 tho various
fairs in this section or the state
Much of the stun went 70 SkoNheEan
for the fair there while Monroe ami
Gorham also got their share The iast
Of the shipments were not cl"Sned ~
Until late Sunday afternoon.
This has been the busiest fair week
from the standpoint ~ the freigh, ana
baggage and express men for many
Year,. The amount ana number ~
shipments being mueh larger than IA
val showing tho increase In the pop
ularity OF the Central Maine Fair
among exhibitors and showmer.
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William F. Stone Dies at
Baltimore After Operation
Was Collector of Port Of Baltimore
II Years-serseant at Arms Of Last
3 Republican National Conventions
Vice President Western National
Bank

Baltimore Sept. 1s.-William F.
Stone. for II years the collector Of the
port Of Baltimore and sergeant at
arms of the last three Republican ma
tional conventions. died here today,
following a surgical operation. Mr..
Stone was 8 native of Maryland and In
his SIND year. He is survived by his
wife, one son and two daughters
At the last three Republican nation
al conventions. Mr.. Stone was the
sergeant at arms and in that capacity
made a record for efficiency. He had
been reelected for a fourth term-an
unusual honor.
Soon after he left public ONCE he
made a connection with the Western
National bank and at the time Of his
death was a vice president of that in
stitution. Mr. Stone was well known
to all the national leaders of the Re-
publican party and was a close friend
OF many Of them. He was one Of the
organizers Of the Union League club.
a Republican organization Of this city.