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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-13
HEAD SEVERED.
Italian Killed by a Countryman
at Portland.
The Deadly Razor Was Used by
the Murderer.
He Was Arrested at Union Station by
Portland Police.

Portland, Me-, April 12.-An Italian,
whose name was recorded by the police
as Pasquale Birthstone, had his head
nearly severed, today, by a razor and
Antonio Farrando, the murdered mans
companion, was arrested when about to
leave the city and charged with the
crime. Witnesses told the police the
two men were fighting in the cellar of
an Italian boarding house but the mo-
tive has not been ascertained. 1t is
known there was hard feeling between
the men. They We're seen fighting sew
eral days ago.
Clothing, the police claim Farrando
left in his room, is saturated with blood.
Farrando went direct to the Union sta
ton and was about to take a train for
Boston when arrested. A coroner's in
quest will be held, tomorrow. Four
Italians were held without bail as wit
nesses.
The murder occurred in story and
half Italian boarding house at No. 1874
Newbury street, kept by Conjack
Forendo. The story as told by the po-
lice was that Birthstone and Farrando
descended to the cellar and had been
there but a short time when loud talk
was heard. One of the boarderS rushed
down and found them fighting. He
says he saw razor in Battistone's
hand and while attempting to separate
them his hand was cut badly. Fright
ened by his injuries he returned
up stairs and another man descended.
He also received a cut on the hand and
returned to the floor above. A third
man almost Immediately went into the
cellar and there he found Birthstone
lying on the floor with his head nearly
severed.
it is claimed, but slipped out and made a
complete shift of clothing in his room.
The police feel certain Birthstone was
holding Farrando on the floor while at
tempting to gain possession of the razor
or defend himself, and that Birthstone
succeeded in sashing him across the
throat. This accounts for the condition
of an outing shirt which the police claim
was worn by Farrando. The shirt was
completely saturated in blood from the
neckband to the waist
Coroner Eben Perry will empannel a
jury, tomorrow. and begin an inquest to
place the responsibility for Battistone' S
death and determine the cause.
The three men who went into the cellar
gave their names as Joe Mungee, Fran
do Comile and Renado Peroridonae
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-13
English Coal in Demand.

American demand for English coal
is again in evidence, and many large yes
sells are being loaded and started for our
country as RAPIDLY as possible. The de-
mand for the celebrated Hostetter's Stom-
ach Bitters is also largely increased, be-
cause more people are learning of it's
wonderful curative powers in cases of sto-
mach, liver. kidney and bowel disorders,
and having tried one bottle they have been
convinced of its value, and won't accept
anything else in its place This will be
your experience, too, If you will only give
it trial. 1t viii build up the run down
system in the spring. overcome that tired,
depressed feeling purify the blood and
cure loss of appetite. indigestion. dyspep-
STA, constipation, biliousness, and la
grippe. Don't fail to try it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-13
LOWELL STRIKE.
Second Week Ended, Saturday,
With No Change.
Both Parties Exactly Where They
Were When Mills Closed.
Latest Labor News from All Parts of
the World.

Lowell, April 12.-The second week
Of the strike of the cotton. mill en-
ployes ended, last night, with the re-
spective parties in the controversy ex-
actly where they We're when the mills
closed their gates. The workers have
lost about $250.0O0 in wages. The sale
of goods has gone on apparently with
little diminution, loaded trains pulling
out from the storehouses with heavily
loaded cars. Some of the mills have
cotton to sell quantities. corresponding
to what they would have otherwise
turned into cloth, and, it is understood,
make good profit by so doing.
The Mule Spinners' and Carders'
Unions began paying out benefits, to-
day, giving SIS to each male member and
rs cents for each child. No information
is given to the amount paid out, but
it is estimated from $4,000 to $4,000. Dur
ing the two weeks of the strike, with
the exception of the case of the four
Greeks, for obstructing the streets on
Tuesday, not an arrest has been made
properly chargeable to the strike, and
the liquor saloons have complained of
slack trade.
Members of the unions are looking
forward to the receipt and distribution
of benefits from the national organiza-
lions, which are expected, next week.
The labor leaders claim to be encour-
aged by the private contributions, al :
though they do not give to the public
at present the gross amount received or
promised. A public acknowledgements
will be made later. These funds are to
go, they say. to the members of the
unions who Joined after the strike, in
asmuch as such members are not en-
titled to participation in the general
organization funds. The carders and
mule spinners, today, were paid, it is
understood, from funds accumulated in
their own treasures.
The Textile Council has been busy
with arrangements for it's parade and
open air meeting, Monday If the inves-
LEGATION of the board of arbitration re-
quires the attention of President Con-
roy, the chief marshal of the parade
will be Michael Duggan. treasurer of
the Textile Council and president of the
National Mule Spinners' Association.
Secretary Mcdonald said, Saturday,
that the much expected letter from
John Mitchell had arrived, but that it
says he cannot be here on Monday. He
promises to come to Lowell, however.
at some later date, provided date can
be selected which does not interfere
with his other engagements.
Superintendent of Schools Whitcomb
has issued a general invitation to the
children who are thrown out of work by
the strike to attend school beginning
Monday. He says he has arranged to
have these children received. The num-
Der affected by the strike he places at
over 500.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-13
FARM BUILDINGS BURNED.
Fire at West Pennington Causes Loss
of $4,000.

Pennington, Me, April PA set of
buildings owned by Warren p. Voter and
situated on Voter Hill at West Farming
ton, were burned to the ground between
II and II o'clock, Friday night.
This set of buildings stand near Mr..
Voters new residence and were occupied
principally for storage purposes. During
the day before the fire the kitchen of the
buildings had been used for sap boiling
purposes and it is thought that the fire
was caused by defective or overheated
chimney.
'rhe first i2timation of the fire was the
explosion of d can of blasting powder, the
shock of which awoke the family. 1t was
too late to do anything about saving the
buildings or removing any of their con
tents to speak of. Mr.. Voters new resi-
dence was threatened to be destroyed ny
the flames but was saved by hard work
Farm tools and crops to the amount of
about $500. which were stored in the burn
ed buildings, were a total loss Loss on
buildings and contents IS estimated al
about $1,000; insured for $1,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-13
FOUR KILLED.
Accident on |ntercoIoniaI Rail-
way Near Halifax.
Canadian Pacific Train in Collision
With Fast Freight.
Driver Copeland of the Latter Blamed
for Accident.

Halifax, N. s.. April 12.-Four persons
dead. two fatally hurt, at least one
missing and several others slightly in
jured, is the record of a head-on COLI
sior on the Intercolonial Railway,
last night, near Windsor Junction, IL
miles from Halifax.
The wreck Frustrated the poles and
telegraph lines along the roadside and
cut this city off from communication
with the outside world for several hours
and news of the disaster did not reach
here until one o'clock this morning.
when assistance was hastily sent to the
scene.
The trains that were in collision were
the Canadian Pacific Railway express
No. 20. from Montreal for Halifax, and
fast freight from Halifax for Mon
treal. The conductor and driver of the
freight had orders to take siding at
Windsor junction and let the express
cross. but for some unknown reason
Driver Copeland of the freight ran past
the junction on the main line and met
the express. with only an instant warm
ing, two miles beyond. The freight
was running rs miles an hour and the
express. which was two hours late. was
travelling about As miles an hour at the
time Of the collision. The express con-
sisted of postal and baggage cars and
three passenger coaches, in charge OF
Conductor McClafferty. The engine
crew consisted of Driver VIM. Wall
and Fireman Michael Oakley. The
freight was ar unusually heavy train
of IS cars many of which were empties.
The others were loaded principally
with West India produce. landed at
Halifax. for forwarding to Montreal
and Toronto. The freight was In
charge Of Conductor Haynes. The en-
gin crew was made up of Driver Cope
land and Fireman Hill. Both trains
were hauled by new and powerful To-
comotives and they crashed together
on level piece of road skirting a lake.
CONTINUED on page %
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-13
ALL KIDNEY TROUBLE
a Remedy That Never Fails to Check
Disease.
Ndney.Wort Tablets Ensure
No Alcohol.

Physicians have at last found a kid
ney remedy they can consclentiously
recommend. 1t contains no alconol.
IL is in handy tablet form. Orders are
pouring in from every section OF lie
country. Sufferers from kidney dis
eases never had such an opportunity to
get well. Druggists report that they
have never sold kidney remedies as
they are doing today.
So large a proportion of city popula-
tons have weak kidneys and so many
die of kidney diseases in some form,
every one should know the early symp-
toms.
All kidney diseases are easily checked
in the early stages. No serious disease
disorders. The recognition of early
saved countless lives.
The general signs of threatening kid
ney trouble are pains in the loins and
regions of the kidneys and headaches:
there is often constipation, feeling OF
faintness, nausea, vomiting and disten-
ton of the stomach If you have any
of these symptoms that alarm you: IL
you experience heat in the region OF
the kidneys and the urine is bright red
color, depositing red or whitish thick
sediment, and further, when inham-
nation of the kidneys is accompanied
with collie and spasms of the stomach,
do not wait for worse symptoms. Take
Kidney Wort Tablets without delay. Ii
will stop the tearing down that is go
ing on in the kidneys.
Desperate diseases such as kidney af-
fections that bring down the strength
of the whole body cannot be trifled
with nor allowed to cure themselves IA
one does a scratch or a strain. They
demand Immediately a modern, scien-
tific remedy approved by the medical
profession. Kidney-Wort Tablets are
the one true specific for diseases of the
kidneys and related parts. such as the
bladder and the renal track. They
can be safely taken by persons of every
age.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-13
REFUSED DEMAND.
New Haven Road Trackmen Will Not
Get Raise.

New Haven, April 12.-An official of
the New York, New Haven & Hartford
says that the striking trackmen have
been informed that their demand of a
10 per cent. increase in pay and extra
time allowance of so per cent. for Sun
day work will not be granted, and fur
thermore that the company does not
consider the strikers as in the employ
of the road.
The officials refused to say whether
or not the strikers would be taken back
if they applied for work Individually.
The new track workers brought here
by the company to fill the strikers
places were still at work, yesterday.
guarded by railroad detectives to pre-
vent possible Interference by strikers.
Representatives of the car workers
have been informed that an advance OF
about 10 per cent. will be given them
beginning May 2.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-13
HARVARD WINS.
Colby Could Not Cope With
Stronger Team.
Still, the Maine Boys Put Up a
Smart Game.
kent's Hill Downs Winthrop to the
Tune Of IA to 2.

Cambridge, Mass, April 12.-Harvard
opened it's season on Soldiers field. YES
terday afternoon, winning easily from the
Colby University boys from Waterville,
Me, Is to 8.
Despite the raw east wind, there was q
splendid attendance, and the ladies show
ed their love for the game and their dis
regard for the weather by turning out in
goodly numbers.
The Harvard boys were warmly ap-
plauded as they started in their work
and upon taking the bat Matthews Ran
dali and Clarkson We're the only players
of the winning side who played through
| the game. in order to give the material a
chance to show it's mettle. This was done
with very satisfactory results.
The boys from Maine did not give their
| pitcher very encouraging support. They
were especially weak at second base, and
| this seemed to affect the entire infield
keene, at first was a creditable exception,
playing an excellent game. league made
a splendid running catch in left. In right
Abbott waltzed all round in the sun field
and could not gather anything. Vail
pitched the last two innings and Harvard
| did not get hit off him.
Harvard f1elded brilliantly, a muff by
Randall off an easy chance being it's only
| misplay. Skilton made some fine stops at
| second, and Murphy, who succeeded him.
also did splendid work. but Carr and Mat
thews had almost nothing to 40. The col
ored boy led the side with the bat with
! four hits, including a double and a triple
and Randall also batted in fine form.
These two players made seven of the l.
| hits of their side. r. Herman caught fine
| ly and threw well to bases. Not a base
was stolen off him during the game
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-13
Conditions and General Forecast.

Washington, April 12.-Showers are
indicated for Monday in the middle At
lantic states and New England. The
winds will continue fresh easterly from
New England to the New Jersey coast,
Monday, and fresh to brisk southwest
to south from New Jersey southwark.
Forecast, New England, increasing
cloudiness, Monday, followed by rain.
Tuesday clearing, slight changes in
temperatures; fresh to brisk east to
northeast winds on the coast.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-13
Funeral Largely Attended.

Bath, Me. April 12.-There was a large
attendance at the funeral services of Will
liam l.. White, yesterday afternoon Rev
Walter G. Stewart of Grace Episcopal
church, OBLIGATED. and the bearers were
NJ. q. Shaw, Fred Fl. Low. Charles H.
Mcclellan and Nathan Stiles. Among
those present We're representative business
men, railroad officials with whom the de-
ceased had been associated during his
long experience with the Knox & Lincoln
road, also a large number of relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-13
Federal Building for Calais, Me.

Calais Me, April Fit seems quite
certain that the new federal building will
replace the wooden buildings below the
st. Croix hotel on Main street There is
not much difference between the price ask
ed by owners of the land and the ST., 900
congressional appropriation for site. An
accurate survey of the ground has been
made by City Engineer Gardner. The 10
cation Of the building at that point will
greatly enhance the appearance of the
business center of the city, and involve
indirect improvements greatly desired.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-13
DRANK WOOD ALCOHOL.
One Pressure Isle Victim Said to Have
Done So.

Pressure isle Me-, April 12.-Wliiiam
Currier whose jaw was broken by
butcher here. it is alleged. when Currier
refused to leave the latter's SHOP was
alive at noon, Saturday, though ms con-
dition was considered critical. An inquest
hos NOT heen held on the death oil Leslie
Bro Brown. who had been in sCurrier GEN. ON
pany all day, and who dropped dea aho f. his
reaching home. II was p.,a,d alcohol.
Eoth men were under the influence y
liuucr at the time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-13
Baby Left on Doorsteps.

Westbrook, Me. April ia boy baby.
wrapped in blankets, was left on the front
steps of DR.. g. w. Hawkes. residence
Yesterday. Mrs. Hawkes. took the bundle
In and discovered it's contents The child
was contentedly feeding from a bottle of
milk. In the afternoon young woman
who declined to give her name, callen
claimed to be its mother, and pleaded 50
hard that the child was surrendered TO
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-13
STRIKE AT cLAREMoNT.
Girls Complained of Superintendent
and Force Quit Work.

Claremont. N. H., April 12.-There
was strike in the Monadnock mills
bleachery, today, the entire force in the
finishing room, consisting of Foreman
A. II. Horton, Assistant Foreman Clar-
ence Frost and 80 women operatives,
going out because of alleged ungentle-
manly conduct Of the bleachery super
A. j. Ellwood.
This morning, Foreman Horton says,
Continued on page 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-13
Resions His Office.

Portland Me. April 12.-Charles r.
Hatch of this city. national bank exam
iner. has sent to Washington his resig-
nation, to take effect. May !. lie is to
take charge of the auditing and account
ing department of the INTERNATIONAL IA
Hatch has been national bank examiner
in this State 10 years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-13
Hoosiers Defeat Boston Americans.

Evansville, Ind, April 12,-With a
whoop and hurrah the Evansville Central
League team stuck defeat down the
mouths of the Boston Americans, Satur
day afternoon by q score of s to ). The
game was full of long hits but the local
team led from the first. and not until the
last inning was there any chance of the
victory going Hubward.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-13

Runs earned-Colby 2. Runs made
Carr =, Matthews 3, Randall 2, Stillman.
Coburn, Skilton. Murphy. DAILY, FL. ker-
nan, Fischel, r. Herman, Coombs, Cow
ing, Vail. Two-base hit-MattheWs. Three
base hit-Matthews. Sacrifice hit-H.
Herman. Stolen bases-Matthews 2, Carr
Randall, Coburn, Skilton, Murphy, H.
Herman, Fischel. First base on bais-By
Coburn l. First base on errors-Harvard
a, Colby l. Left on bases-Harvard Z. Col
BY g. Struck out--By Coburn, 3. by
Coombs l, by Vail A. Passed balls-Cowing
3. Hit by pitched ball-By Coburn /, by
CoombS i. Time-2h. 2Om. Umpire-Miah
Murray. Attendance-2000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-13
New Bankruptcy Petitions.

Portland. Me-, April R-Petitions IN
bankruptcy were filed, yesterday, in the
district court by the following:
Matte B. Sutherland, lumberman
Portage Lake plantation. liabilities VII
assets $1,000: Marks Phenig. pedler, Az
b,n., liabilities $7o3. assets $95; Blake II.
Cm,honse Iaborer. Caribou, liabilities
81 ~; assets SAT. 81.
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AT KENT's HILL.
Home Team Defeats Winthrop Satur-
day Afternoon.

Kents Hill, Me-, April 12-(SpeciaD.-
The baseball season opened here, yester~
day, with practice game with Winthrop.
1t was rather one-sided affair, as was
to be expected. The score was IA to 2. The
best work for the visitors was done by
Adams at the bat. and Hall in the box
The home team showed up well at most
points. The summary:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-13
GuiIford Hotel Burned,

Guilford, Me, April ia fire which
caught in the tenement house occupied by
John Patten, late Friday night, destroyed
the Turner House. the only hotel in town.
and the livery stable attached. The loss
is $1,000 and is covered BY insurance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-13

large or small made quickly on all kinds
of personal property at lowest rates. In
Stallrnent payments. Borrow where you
can depend on confidence. New Waltham
and Elgin watches at ruinous prices On
time.
COLLATERAL LOAN co.
219 Water St. Opp. COnY House.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-13
Will Investigate.

Columbia Falls, Me-, April Tan en-
animation will be made to ascertain the
cause of the death of Ranus Norton OF
Norton was f9und deau 9 To
t tnun ~ friday right. 1t is possible that
heart disease caused death. Norton was
old
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-13
Couldn't Hit Willis.

Louisville. April 12.-The Boston Ma
tionals easily defeated Louisville, yester-
day afternoon, by score Of to 2. the
home team being unable to hit Victor
Willis The game was marked by large
number of rnispiays on the part OF tn,
home players On the other hand the
'sBeaneaters' played perfect game. Bos.
ton took the lead from the start.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-13
PROBABLY SHOWERS,

Boston, April 12.-Forecast for Bos-
ton and vicinity: Monday, partly
cloudy to cloudy, probably showers
during afternoon or evening; Tuesday,
clearing and cooler weather, variable
winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-13
NJ. s,,aIlpox al Riddeford.

Biddcford, Me-, April IA case %
smallnox has been discovered in double
tenement house on Hill street Botii lam
lilies have been guaranteed.
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Miss Roosevelt to Visit Maine.

Lewiston. Me, April 12.-From COM
munieaton received in this city. it was
,.,.,5 +b,+ Miss Alice Roosevelt, daugh-
- - ~, President will visit Maine dur
yer o ,so .ii eo,,inr summer or early fall. 1t
is thought that she will visit the state at
the time the Presidents sons are intend
ing to hunt in the Name "ooos'
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KENT"S HILL

Three-base h1t-A. HeaId. TWo-Dase hits
r. Head 2, Adams: Green, Manter 2
Bases on balls-By Hall 5, by Head 0.
Struck out--By Head II, by Hall S. Urn
Time2h.
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He Was No "Rueben."

Philadelphia, April -"Rnbe'' Waddell
CONTINUED on page ~
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-19
THE UNIVERSITY
COMMENCEMENT
Especial to The Times DIspa tch )

Especial to The Times Ispatch.)
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA. May 49,
Much interest Is felt In the approaching
commencement exercises at tho Univer-
sty of Virginia on account Of several
events among them the election OF a pres
ident, which takes place on Saturday
June 18th, and theiYislt OF the President
OF the United States on Tuesday, the 10th.
All the indications point to phenome-
nal gathering of the alumni, due to the
unusual character of the programme for
this year and the unquestionable deeper
interest OF University men In this we'll
known institution.
Under the law recently passed by the
Legislature, the exercises of Alumni Day
arc In charge of the General Alumni AS
ISOLATION. This body has selected a spe-
cial committee of arrangements, with
which special committee of the Board
OF Visitors Is cooperating. The President
will arrive, 1t Is expected, at 10 O'Clock
on a special train, and will be accompa-
MED by other distinguished guests from
the National Capital. The representatives
OF foreign governments and the Cover
nors of several of the States adjacent to
Virginia are expected.
In the programme Ia a brief visit to
Monticello. the President having expressed
a desire to go there; an alumni speech
a,y Judge William Gordon Robertson, of
Roanoke, and the annual banquet of tho
Society OF Alumni at the Tayerweather
gymnasium, embracing 300 covers. OF
course, the President will speak. Every
precaution Is being taken to handle COM
fortably and successfully the great crowd
that will gather at the University.