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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-21
LYNCHING THREATENED
" Negro Is Identified He Is Assured
Speedy Death.

Sullivan. Ind. Nov. 20.-James
Moore the negro who assaulted Mrs.
Mary Davis of Sullivan county and
Mrs. John Lemon of Knox county, was
taken from the sheriff by mob here,
at O'Clock this afternoon. Sheriff
Dudley and the negro. accompanied by
deputies. came here in a wagon and
attempted to steal into town unOb-
served.
The mob. composed of 40 men armed
with revolvers. was warned of their
coming and as the sheriff drove up to
the Jail. surprised the officers. The
deputies offered resistance but were
compelled to release the negro.
Moore begged piteously for mercy
The mob beat him over the head with
reyolvers. He was dragged into the
main street of the town and thrown
into a wagon.
The mob then followed after the
wagon and he was taken to the homes
of his victims in the country. If he
is identified he will be lynched in Mrs
Lemons yard, 10 miles from here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-21
LAUNCHING AT CAMDEN.
The T. Charlton Henry, Five Master
Sent Oveboard, Thursday.

Camden, Me-, Nov. 20.-The five
masted schooner r. Charlton Henry,
whose keel was laid the first of June,
was successfully launched from the
yard of H. NJ. Bean, today. The man
aging owner OF the vessel is John G..
Crowley of Boston, and she will be
commanded by hia brother. Capt. Ell
mer T.. Crowley, Taunton, Mass. She
was named for the son of Charles w.
Henry of Philadelphia, the owner Of
Il large tract of land in Camden and
Rockport, and q regular summer visit
or here.
The dimensions of the vessel were:
Length, 273 feet; breadth, As feet;
depth, 30; gross tonnage. 2421; net
tonnage, 2149. She was built of South
ern white oak and hard pine. Her five
masts were of Oregon pine, 120 feet
lODg and 80 inches in diameter. She
carried 100 fathoms of 23s inch chain,
two stockless anchors weighing 5000
pounds each. The topmasts were of
Oregon pine, So feet long. the spars of
spruce and pine. She had three decks.
The vessel was fitted with steam heat,
telephones and all modern improve
mentS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-21
CARVER NOW WEBS.
Lived for Nearly 80 Years as Girl and
Now Takes a Bride.

I.cclland, Me-. Nov. 2O.-Arthur Les
ed the unique distinction of being the
only female" barber in Maine, has
added another chapter to his remark
able career by taking unto himself Il
bride
The story of Carver, who for nearly
50 years adopted the dress and manners
Of the female sex without awakening
the suspicion of the people Of North
Haven where he resided, has long
since been familiar to those who read
the newspapers.
The young mans voluntary acknowl-
edgement that his real sex had been
concealed since childhood for what rea :
son. his parents have never revealed,
caused a decided sensation in this part
of the State.
Carver, who is now in his 31st year,
is a son of Mr.. and Mrs. George e.
Carver, who reside on Cottage street,
this city, but who. previous to the I'M
masking OF their son, made their home
at North Haven.
A few months ago the Carver family
moved to Boothbay. where Mr.. Carver,
ST., opered a restaurant. Arthur work
ed there while, and then resumed his
favnrite work of barbering. few
weeks ago his rowing disposition led
him to make another change, and he
Skinned as cook OH u three-masted
schooner.
Meantime be had become sm1tten
with the charms of Jennie Seavey, the
attractive young daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Morris Seavey of East Boothpay
The attraction proved mutual, and
there came a speedy engagement, foi-
lowed by an early marriage.
The wedding was performed by Kew
Mr. Caham. the Methodist pastor al
Boothbay, and at the wedding there
were many guests.
The bride was a member OF tn'
Methodist church and society, and on
NJ the bcst-lked young women of thu
| village.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-21
THE STATE GRANGE
Will Be Handsomely Entertained in
December, at Portland.

Portland, Me, Nov. 20.-Thc committee
from Cumberland county Pomona, to ar
range for entertaining the State Grange
in Portland, next month, held an enthus-
iastc meeting, Nov. 18th. in the State OF
Maine room at the Falmouth hotel.
The meeting was called to order by the
chairman. Mr.. II. b. Johnson, and the
committee appointed at the last meeting
reported. Mayor Boothby assured the
committee that they should have his
hearty support. Secretary Rich and Mr..
Chas Ridon of the Board of Trade.
were present during part of the session
and seemed much Interested to find out
just what was expected of the Board Of
Trade and the city.
Mr.. Chas. Rdlon of the Ira Clark Co,
was appointed a special committee TO
confer with the other members of the
board and all will endcavor to help make
this meeting a great success. Bros.
Johnson, SWCetscr and Lane are the com
mttee to meet the board and make the
necessary arrangements.
Complimentary tickets are to be Issued
FOR "A reception. Monday evening. Dec. Is.
Mr. a. e. Poland. Mrs. l.. w. Dyer.
Mrs Ellen Walker and Mrs. Maloon were
and the request was made that at least
two from each Grange should meet with
them at City hall. Dec. - at , +. NJ.
The Changers In this county are AWAKE
and very much alive and Will do all in
their power To help the State Grange Of
icers. Nothing So elaborate in decora-
tons or entertainment as Lewiston gave
the National Grange will be attempted
but a cordial welcome will be accorded
every member of the order.
All the railroads are offering reduced
rates, Hotel accommodations at Port
land will be adequate. These instructions
have been issued officially:
Headquarters will be at New Falmouth
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-21
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

The Boston dailies report that Propric-
tor Anderson Of the Clarendon Hotel,
would like to know what has become OF
r + PI1tmmer who conducts a large
summer hotel at Rangeley lakes II,
Maine, and who has mysteriously disap-
nearei Mr. Plummer arrived about q
week rro and obtained a room at ID
Chandler street in Boston. He had hum
dreds of dollars on his person strange
man was seen in a room, Sunday morn
TIC with Plummer Plummer left his
room in company with the stranger. sun
dav night he spent at the Clarendon Ho-
tei Piummer accompanied Mr. Ander-
80, IN to . room In the hotel. He in
formed Mr.. Anderson that he had some
money on his person. and asked the lat
tar n take It. After counting the mon
~ ~ ~ ,Iso taking Plummer's gold watch
and chain. the proprietor placed the val
nables in his safe. He does not know y.
wbether the man had any more money OF
w ,,arward Plummer left for his
room At Chandler street The money and
watch still await him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-21
GENERAL VACCINATION
Ordered by Ho!Ingsworth G. Whitney
Company in It's Camps.

Waterville. Me-, Nov. 20.-The Hol-
lingsworth & Whitney Pulp and Paper
Co. has sent DR.. ]. G. Towne of this
city to the company's lumber camps on
Moose river with instructions to vac
cinate the men at work in each. DR..
Towne will visit Misery, Brassua. Sol
der. Long Pond and Holeb townships.
The former of the paper company
camps have been instructed to assist
the surgeon in every way.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-21
MONITOR NEVADA
Arrives at Boston from Bath, in Charge
Of Builders.

Boston, Nov. 20.--The single turret-
ed monitor Nevada, which has just
been completed by the Bath Iron
Works for the United States navy. and
is to have her trial, Dec. !, arrived at
the Boston navy yard. today, from
Bath. She is in charge OF her builders.
She came up at an average speed Of
knots, but spent some Of the time on
the way in adjusting compasses. She
was noated into the dry dock. this af-
ternoon. to have her hull cleaned and
painted
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-21
LOSS ABOUT $4,000.
mrs. Eva A. Farrar of Island Falls,
Loses Fine Barn and Contents.

island Falls. Me, Nov. 20.-(Speciap.
Fire, Wednesday night. entirely de-
s'roycd the large barn belonging TO
Mrs Eva Wiley Farrar, two miles
from this town. Loss $4,000: insurance
Small; cause of fire, unknown.
The fire caught late in the evening.
Inc barn WAS located some distance
away from the house and before any
ohc reached it the fire was beyond con-
uoi' The contents of the barn were all
destroyed, Including 3 horses. II COWS,
L hogs and 50 tons of hay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-21
THE LIFE OF
The Man Behind the Desk.

Coffee soaked me hard for about
three years and l was troubled with
indigestion. headaches and drowsiness;
| had no appetite and could not sleep
and | was steadily losing flesh all the
time.
Il had spent small fortune on medi-
cine and doctors bills: consulted sew
eral doctors, one told me that l had
liver trouble. another told me that 1
had kidney trouble, others prescribed
remedies for numerous complaints, but
none helped me and l finally looked
upon my bad stomach as a part of my
miserable existence, giving up all hope
of ever being myself agaiI.
Il knew that the cause of it was all
due to office work, which precluded
sufficient bodily exercise and the eat
ing of non-nourishing and non-diges-
tive food, and the drinking of tea and
coffee. / had to quit my work as /
lost my mental and physical strength.
"A friend of mine, who weighs about
24O lbs. and who looks the picture of
health advised me to use Grape Nuts
as a food and drink Postum Cereal COT
fee. He said that his perfect health
was due to the use of these two pure
cereals. He said that they would
build IN the delicate cells Of the brain
and body and restore me to health.
Il acted on his advice and have nc
cause to regret it. have now been
using Grape-Nuts and Postum Coffee
for some time and am in perfect health
and weigh 10 lbs. more than ever did
Grape-N Nuts Food is the crystallized
essence Of all cereals. l eat it -four
times a day. prepared with cream. and
! also by pouring some of it out Of the
box into my hand an then eating it
Postum Coffee has also helped ms
greatly" Name given by Postum Co.
! Battle Creek. Mich.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-21
Conditions and General Forecast.

Washington, Nov. 20. The east part
of the country remains under the in
fluencc Of an area of high pressure.
Fair weather is indicated for all parts
of the country except the southwest
and the south Atlantic coast, where
rain is probable, Friday and Saturday.
The temperature will rise in the North
west, the upper Mississippi and Miss
Ouri valleys ana in the Lake region.
The winds along the Atlantic coast
will be mostly light and variable.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-21
FOR THE MANILA TRADE.
Schooner Sold 1T RockIand to Go t.
Philippine Islands.

RockIand Me, Nov. 20.-Probably
the first American schooner of her type
to be registered in Manila, p. l., was
sold from the yard of Cobb, Butler &
Co, today. The threemasted schooner
which is now ready for launching was
sold for about $4,000 to A. F. Carrick
of Manila, member of Waite. Barnes
e Co., Limited of Manila, London and
New York The schooner will be
launched, Monday, Dec. /. and imme-
diately begin her journey of 1900 miles
to the Philippines, where she will be
used in the hemp carrying trade.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-21
ELEcTRlCs COLLIDE.
conductor and Motorman Injured in
Accident at Cape Elizabeth.

Portlend. Me-. Nov. 20.-Two cleo
uic cars of the Portland Street Rail-
way Co. We're in collision ut what
N known as Dead Mans Curve at
eape Elizabeth, today. A conductor
anu motorman were bruised. but none
were seriously injured. The cars strik-
"'s mead on We're considerably dam
eyed There have been several acct
uents at this curve although many pre-
cautions are taken.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-21
HAD TO STOP!
Men from Smallpox Infected
Camp Ordered to Halt.
Warned Not to Proceed to Settlements
Till Danger Is Over.
Much Frightened and Readily Agree
to Obey Order.

Eustis. Me-, Nov 20.-A crew of lum-
bermen who had left the Higgins camp
at Holeb. where smallpox prevails, has
been oveItaken and stopped. The men
LoweIltown, who warned them not to
proceed further until they had been
examined by the health officers. The
put I'D at a camp on the road near
where they were stopped. They read
ily agreed TO stay where they were
until all danger was past.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-21
MAINE PENSIONS.

washington. Nov 20.-The following
are the pension changes resulting from
the issue of Nov. a:
Malne-Original Orris II. Falls,
Ihomaston, S. Increase, reissue, etc,
Barney Lunch, Togus, IS. William F.
Sar'ell. st. George, $12; Charles Lam
vi, East Hampden. SIT. widcws
,onors and dependent relatives. Anna
~ Dageett, Greene Corner. Sl2; Phoebe
flynn, Whitneyville, sl2.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-21

The four men arrested i'm Hobokeii,
Wednesday. on a charge Of completely IN
an attempt to blackmail two Jersey city
merchants, were arraigned in Jersey city.
Thursday, and the case went over TO
Saturday next. Later. Chief or Police
Strooei. one of the four prisoners. an
nounced that the man had confessed and
that he was the writer of the letters In
eether When asked by Chief Murphy
WHY he had written SO many letters he
replied that he thought that out Of the
10 persons to whom he had written there
might be one silly person..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-21
TEN.cENTs A DAY
increase in Wages of Portland street
Railways Men.

Portland. Me-. Nov. 2o.-The PORT
land Street Railway Co, today, gave
their ,notormen and conductors an IN
crease of ten cents, liking their pay "'
s1.s5 per diem. This includes all the
lines owned by the company ana oeNe-
fits 800 men.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-21
e;da.ford,s Oldest Resident Dead.

Riddeford, Me-. Nov. zc.-Dci "'' :
stone. Biddeford's Oldest res'uen' :
dead Mr.. stone was born IN N"e'
oo,,n,v Ireland. in May 1906, ana I'M
-. .,.,s'a,as 70 this country when a boy.
|, - has lived in Biddeford for many
years and was man Oh
turesuue character.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-21
.uypcE WING NOMINATED
To Fill Senatorial Vacancy Caused oy
Mr., Harris Death.

Lewiston. Me-. Nov. 2o.-At the nep
lican county convention heio IN -Nuo' :.
hall. Thursday. Hon. Geo. I. WINS We
unanimously nominated as the nepa. ~.
can candidate for senator In place VI tle
scn,tor-elect, Hon. n. W. Harris "e
ceased ..,.-,,,ar.
The convention lasted about tnre ean,ns,
,ers of an hour. There was s;n no the onl,
Hon. Geo. c. Wing na nam
one before the convention
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-21
THE PRESIDENT
Is Speeding Along on His Way
Home from the South.
Short Stops Made at Knoxville, Tenn,
and AsheviIle, N. c.
Unusual Precautions Taken to Ensure
Safe Journey.

! : Knoxville. Tenn, Nov. 20.-President
Roosevelt's special train reached here
at 1 o'clock p. NJ, and the President
and his party were welcomed at the
Southern passenger station by several
hundred people. One of the first per-
sons to greet President Roosevelt was
Mrs. Elizabeth Anderson of this city
sister of Gov. Broadly of Arizona ter
, ritory. Gov. Broadly was lieutenant
colonel of the Rough Riders when the
President was colonel. He was much
gratified at meeting Mrs. Anderson and
spoke feelingly of his army association
with Gov. Broadly. The stop here was
only five minutes, just long enough to
change engines. The train is scheduled
to reach Asheville, N. c., at Gle
o'clock, when a 15-minute stop will be
made. 1t will reach Washington at
o'clock Friday morning.
Asheville. N. c., Nov. 20.-President
Roosevelt's special train arrived here
at 6.1O tonight, and left Is minutes
later. The President made no formal
speech but shook hands with num-
Der of citizens.
Supt. Loyal of the Asheville division
of the Southern Railway, took charge
of the train from Asheville to Sails
bury and unusual precautions were
taken to ensure safe trip over the
mountains.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-21
$1,000 LANDLOCKED SALMON
From Green Lake Hatchery Put Into
Sebago Lake Tributaries.

Portland, Me-. Nov. 20.-The United
ct,tos Fish Commissions car. No. j.,
went TO Sebago, today, and 1900 year.
Jinrs landlockcd salmon were deposited
in the brooks and streams running m
10 the lake. The salmon were from the
Green Lake hatchery, the only United
states hatchery in Maine, and were
said TO be the finest lot ever sent OUT
from there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-21

man from Seal Island who was IN
Rnckland. Monday, said that the wreck
Cd schooner Aiire M. Davenport has NOV
ed about three times her length, and that
several cords OF hard pine, evidentiy por-
tions of her bottom, had drifted ashore
recently Capt McKown. managing own
er OF the Davenport, still has hope Of
raising or towing the vessel to Rockland
The Sorenson wrecking crew was to re-
sumo work, Tuesday.-Bath Times.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-21
FAIR AND WARMER.

Washington, Nov. 2O.-Forccast for
Friday and Saturday: New England
falr, Friday; warmer in north pOr-
ton; Saturday. fair; light to fresh
southwest winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-21
Tria, in Middle Of December.

Washington, Nov. 20.-The trial OF
the monitor Nevada, now under exami-
nation at the Bath Iron Works. Me-.
will be set for the second week In De-
cember. The builders asked for
trial. Dec. /, but the board will be en-
gagged on that date.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-21

Three hundred and sixty-five tons repre-
scented the entire amount OF antnracite
coal marketed in this country in 1870. In
isss the country produced over 5s,OO, 900
long ons of Philadelphia anthracite.
Before the year $500 hard coal was prac-
u mc ne homes 81 people OF means.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-21

The Danish steamer Knud Y. Capt.
Hansen from Copenhagen. and the
British steamer Swaledale from Ham
burg, ccllideG. Thursday night. at the
mouth of the Tyne. The Knud Y.
foundered Immediately and the master
and seven Of her crew we're drowned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-21
FAVOR CANNON.
Eleven of Republican Congressman Are
for Him fer Speaker.

Columbus. Ohio. Nov. 2O.-At a con-
ference held here. today, IL OF the Re-
publican men-elect from ONO
declared in favor of Cannon OF ILLINOIS,
for Speaker of the House.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-21

S,o-o,er Kleindeist. at Rochester. n. Y.
.r ~, began an inquest into the
death of Miss Florence X. McFarian, who
was stabbed by NV woman Yaan on nh, nu Is ia,
rs. r,.ost charged with the crime, was
not present at the INQUEST Several per
s snnS were examined but their testimony
was relatively unimportant-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-21
The Lynchinq Took Place.

indianapolis, Ind, Nov. 20.-The ne
gro Moore was hanged to telegraph
pole near Lemons farm at Oaktown.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-21
MONEY FOR YOU

while you wait. Loans made quickly on
personal property at reasonable rates.
Our installment system reduces interest
each month. Business strictly confiden-
tiai.
COLLATERAL LOAN CO..
219 Water ST., Opp. Cony House.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-21
1904

1oc cigar, Londres and Perfecto shapes
will be packed in souvenir boxes for thu
holidays. orders should be placed in ad-
vance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-21
II: tR R7cE

The balance moves with every mo-
ton of the body. Will not slip of the
shoulders. Can be adjusted to fit long
or short backs.
For comfort and durability buy
BALANCE BRACE.
See window display with demonstra-
tor showing practical working Of bal
ance brace.
The Washington times., 1902-09-21

man who Is determined to accomplish
his purpose. no matter the obstacles pre-
senting themselves. He set out to take
BILLY the Kid dead or alive.
Garrett received information that
Billy had gone back to an old fort in
the mountains to see his sweetheart.
Garrett followed. He lay in wait in the
dooryard of the house of "Billy's'' love.
and finally his vigil was rewarded when
he saw the door open and man step out
into the white light of the moon.
He passed out into the night.
Garrett crept to the door and passed
in. He covered the girls father with his
.un.
Not word he said. and slid be-
hind the headboard of the bed.
The door opened again. and BILLY the
Kid entered. He seemed TO scent dan
ger as camel scents rain; instinct
taught him that something was wrong.
lie cried to the covering old man In
Spanish:
Who's here?" he asked. who's
here?''
Garrett raised his revolver: two shots
rang cut on the quiet air and the room
hiled withs smoke form tottered,
then crashed 10 the floor. In the nerve-
less hand was smoking revolver; for
the first and last time the notorious
New Mexican outlaw had missed his aim.
Garrett escaped unwounded. But there
were two bullet wounds in the body Of
BILLY the Kid" and both pierced the
heart. Garrett's aim was unerring.
Today there is little lowly heap of
earth located at Las Cruces. n. NJ. To
the curious stranger some idle native
may, now and again. point out tbs little
grave and explain, with certain pride.
that Las Cruces possesses the final rest
ing place Of the worst man that ever in
tested the Southwestern border.
The Washington times., 1902-09-21
Parading the Town.

| Wallace. "He referred to the note he
received from me and in response to
| which he appeared at the hut on the
mesa He was threatening to publish it
| if I refused to see him..
In the end the desperate was convict
ed and sentenced to r" hanged When
the sentence was read he stood before
the trial judge and said:
Judge. that doesn't worry me a bit.
Billy the Kid was not born to be
hung
He was thorough fatalst. He be-
lieved he bore charmed life. He be-
lieved he would not die until his time
came and then death was inevitable.
From the courtroom BILLY" was leo
back to the Jail. Nine men were put on
guard. and he was never allowed a mo-
ment from the sight of one of them. On
the day before that set for the execu-
tion one man sat in front of BILLY"
while he ate his dinner. During the
meal the guard forgot himself and sud-
denly stopped. "Billy's'' quick eye took
In the situation al a glance. With leap
he sprang upon the bending man and
dashed his brains out with his handcufTs.
He seized the dead guards revolver and,
his steel-gray eyes cleaning, he walked
forward deliberately and routed all the
other guards, who ran to the assistance
OF their comrades.
Once more BILLY the Kid" escaped in
the full light OF day. through the doors
of the Jail. He forced a blacksmith to
break the manacle chains. seized good
horse that stood near by and rode away.
He called back as he spurred the ami
NAL into gallop:
Tell the judge that said. Billy the
Kid was not born to be hung
But Billy" had forgotten one thing;
he had not reckoned with the character
of the man who was sheriff of the coun-
-ty. Garrett shut his teeth hard. like