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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-11
FUSE WAS BURNING.
Dynamite Bomb for Steamer
Umbria Found in Time.
Had 100 Pounds, and CIockwork Had
Already Ignited Fuse.
Warning Sent Police, Who Hustle to
Locate Bomb.

New York, May 10.-An attempt to
blow Dip the Cunard Line steamship
Umbra, with more than 400 passengers
and a crew of 1926 aboard, was barely
frustrated. Saturday. Just before the
big ship sailed an internal machine,
containing 100 pounds of dynamite, was
found on the dock at the foot of the
first cabin gangway, ready to be taken
aboard the ship. Fuses were already
burning, and it is estimated by the
police that the spark would have
touched the dynamite within a few
minutes.
A letter written in lead pencil, and
sent to police headquarters, gave warnI
ing of the plot to blow up the Umbria.
This letter was headed, "A warning
from the Mafia.' and in it a man,
whose name is withheld by the police,
stated that there was a Malta griev-
ance against the English steamship
lines. He discovered the box and said
that the clockwork which it held was
set to explode the dynamite 36 hours
after the time of the delivery of the
box at the pier.
Detectives were sent on the run to
tlc BlcI, anu lilCS ioNiliCu CoPN' ~ -
son, the superintendent of the Cunard
dock. and Mr.. Floyd, the agent of the
line. When Capt Dumon of the UNI
bria was informed of the plot to blow
up the vessel he declined to sail until
the box was found.
From the description furnished by
the writer of the letter the detectives
mad little difficulty in finding the box.
It was made Of common pine boards
and was 4GX20 inches. The cover was
on hinges and was locked with a pad
lock There were absolutely no marks
on the box.
The detectives heard the clicking of
the clock work inside and they forced
open the bottom of the box. They
We're astonished to find in it fully 100
pounds of dynamite. There were 100
sticks Of the explosive. each IA inches
in diameter and eight inches long. This
explosive was in the very bottom of the
box. Over it was q shelf, and on this
rested the Clockwork. Attached to the
clockWork was q wheel, which after
making one entire revolution, would
bring a piece of metal in contact with
wires from a dry battery. The contact
had already been made and two fuses
mad become ignited. Sparks We're cat
ing their way slowly to the dynamite
The detectives eXtinguished the fuses.
Ropes We're Immediately run around
the box and it was thrown overheard.
1t was submerged for at least an hour
before the arrival of the men from the
bureau of combustibles. Then it was
carefully lifted into patrol wagon and
taken to the bureau of combustiblcs.
IN the mean time, the Umbria had
sailed with probably none of her pas
sengers aware of the attempt that had
been made to bring destruction to the
ship. On the vessel We're 100 first cab
in passengers, 122 second cabin and $50
steerage. The crew numbered 325.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-11
THE PRESIDENT
Had a Quiet Sunday at Hotel
Del Monte, Cal.
Enjoyed a Long Ride, but Refused
to Review the Troops.
Rest Of the Time Passed Quietly as
BETTING the Day.

Hotel Del Monte. Cal, May 10.-Prcs-
idcnt Roosevelt. today, spent one of the
most rcstful Sundays he has had since
his trip began. In one of the most
beautiful spots in California, two miles
from the nearest city, unhampered by
curious crowds, he had chance
to thoroughly rest. His train arrived
here at midnight, but he did not leave
it until about 9 O'Clock this morning.
At that time Col. Ward and a de-
tachment of the 18th Infantry, who are
stationed at Fort Monterey, arrived at
his car. After the President had greet
ed the colonel and his staff, he was es-
corted to the hotel, where he and his
party had breakfast. At the conclusion
of the meal the President and all of his
party rode horseback over the famous
17-mile drive along the sea.
In the afternoon he attended st.
Johns chapel, on the hotel grounds. AZ
the conclusion of the service the Pres
ident. Secretary Moody, President But
Ter of Columbia University and Presi-
dent Wheeler of the University of Cali
fornia. spent two hours strolling about
the hotel grounds. The President passed
the evening quietly at the hotel.
1t was the intention to have the Pres
ident review the troops stationed at
Fort Monterey, today, but he declined
to do so on Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-11
JAMAICA GINGER SALES.
Judge Spear Unjustly Reported in His
Charge to the Jury.

Lewiston, Me, May 1O.-By the mis-
quotation in various Maine papers of
his charge to the jury in the Mcintosh
Jamaica ginger case Judge Spear has
been put in a false position. The charge
as printed caused great CONSERVATION
amonG the druggists and CrOccrs of the
State who sell patent medicines, ia
maica ginger and extracts, and it
brought out wide editorial comment.
Judge Spear, in his charge, is alleged
TO have said to the jury:
THE fact for YOU to determine is
whether this Uamaica GinEcr) is an in
toNicating liquor or not. The fact that
six dozen bottles of ginger were found
i'll the mans store is proof conclusive
that he kept it for sale"
Judge Spear il an interview stated
that this was not what he said lie
says he instructed the jury that if they
found that the respondent kept ia
maiCa ginger to sell for Intoxicating
purposes and that such sales had been
made followed by illegal use of the
liquor, it WAS in violation of the State
law. He also added that dealer sell
ing Jamaica ginger for medicinal pur-
poses was not subject to conviction, but
if said dealer sold Jamaica ginger or
any other beverage which is intcXicat-
ing and it was used for other than
medicinal purposes that he violates thu
law and IS liable to prosecution.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-11
COLBY, II; MASS. AGGIEs, 5.
An Easy Proposition, Saturday, for the
WaterviIIe CoIegians.

Waterville, Me, May 10.-(SpeciaD. =
Colby had her try at the Massachu-
sets "Aggies," Saturday afternoon, and
while she didn't do so well as Bowdoin
with them she did better than Bates,
the final score being II to 5. Coombs,
in spite of the vicious clip he received
at Fairfield in the forenoon, was in
the box for Colby and made his record
by striking out 10 men and that, too,
when he was not feeling just right for
pitching. The first three men on the
list, who according to the custom usu-
ally followed should be the best bat
ters on the team, each famed three
times, while all the others had two
tastes of it with the exception of Ken
nedy and Gregg, who each had one. 1t
was cert2inly great strike out record
and it was not Long Johns fault that
the visitors took a single run.
The first few innings of the game
were pretty good, Colby having much
the better of the argument but stin
being held inside reasonable limits.
Long john started the fifth for Colby
with a clean three-baggcr that went
out to center field and in the immediate
nciShbOrhood of the tennis court. Craig
ran for him from first and got to third
easily on the hit. Lord John" seemed
to have a grudge against the ball in
this game, taking a nice single the first
time up, putting a fly to deep left in
the second, taking the triple in the
fifth and sending out some cloud rem
ders to center and left in the sixth
and seventh. The outfelders had
worried look when he faced them, for
he gave them all the work they wanted
and some of the flies would have been
homers all right had they gone wrong
Il bit.
COWing following COOmbS lost three
good ones, but an error by Harvey
saved him and pretty double by King
Bob" advanced him to third after steal
ing second. And Lord Johns" spite
for the ball must have been shared
by king Bob for he was terrible
hard on the stitches all through the
game. The first time up he took a
single, the second time the one he gave
Brooks was too hot for comfort, then
came the double, then another single.
The last time up he was credited with
IA three Dagger and it happened in this
way: The ball was driven down the
base line toward first base in a way
that made the grass curl under it. The
majority of the spectators, the whole
of the visiting team, q few hundred
kids and one or two of the pop corn
vendors thought it was a foul. The
visitors We're so sure of ii that they
took their turn in going after the ball
and getting it back into play. Umpire
Taylor was one of the few who thought
it a fair ball and that settled it, case
where the rights of the minority were
certainly well cared for.
The visitors had what they consid
cred to be excellent reasons for OBJ
lection to decisions several times and
occasionally took the bleachers with
them. But these little disturbances had
no influence on the game and Colby
Continued on page 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-11
ON THE DIAMOND.
Bowdoin Wins, 5 to 4, from
Maine at 0rono.
Colby, II; Amherst Aggies, -Couy
High, 2; BowdOin I'd, 5.
Brdqton Wins Pennant for the Bates
Fitting Schools.

Orono, Me, May 9.-Bowdoin landed
OF Mitchell in the third inning, Satur-
day, for triple, two doubles and Il
single, which melted three runs. Out
side of that inning the Maine pitcher
WAS effective. Cox was wild, but other
wise in excellent form, holding Maine
to four hits. Amid the widest excite
ment seen on the Maine campus for
years, Mitchell tied the score in the
eighth by placing a good single after
Cox had sent two men to bases on
balls. Cox won his own game in the
ninth by a double, scoring on passed
ball and wild throw. Havey of Bow
doin, lead the batting with double
and triple Veazie of Maine gave a
dazzling exhibition of base running,
stealing four bags during the game.
Planchard's throwing to second was
excellent, he retiring three men on at
tempted steals. The score:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-11
MAINE FRESHMEN WIN.
Score AZ of Possible 1876 in IntercIass
Field Meet.

Orono, Me-, May 10.-The University
Of Maine freshmen scored victory
over their upper classmates, Saturday.
at the 10th annual interclass field meet
held here. The freshmen made A.
points out of a possible 126. The jun
Tors ana sophomorcs tied for second
place with 81 points. and the seniors
took fourth place with nine points.
Some of the college and State records
We're broken. In the pole vault, Park
err, '04, and Shaw, O5. tied for first
place with a mark of loft, 61ain. This
mark breaks both the college record of
loft, Pin, and the State record of loft,
lin. Porter, 06, ran a pretty race in
the 4i5-yard dash. The college record
was broken in this event Currier, '06
won the l20-yard hurdle, clearing every
hurdle without break.
Parker was the individual star of the
meet, winning first in two events tying
for first in another and breaking two
college records. Summary:
one hundred-yard dash-Won by
Parker, '0i; second, Harris, '03; third
Currier, '0G.
Eight hundred and ciGhty-yard run
Won by Chaplin, Oh second, II. Bearcc
'06: third, CrCWeIl, '06
-Four hundred and forty-yard dash.
Won by Porter, '06; second, Perkins,
OF; third, Conner, '03.
Mile run-Won by Lawrence, '0l; sec
ond, Spencer, '06.
one hundrcd-yard hurdle-Won by
Turricr, '06; second, Wilson, 'O6; third.
Bcarcc '0J.
Two hundred and twenty-yard hur-
dlc-Won by Thatcher, 'O5; second,
Curricr. 'O6; third. Wilson, O6.
Two hundred and twenty-yard dash
Won by Harris, 'O3; second, Porter,
'O6: third, Perkins, '04.
Pole vault-Shaw and Parker tied for
first; second, Mcclure, 'O5.
Shot put-WOn by w. Bearce. 'OG.
second. Wood, 'o5; third, Bradford, 'O4
Hammer throw-Won by Bearce. 'O5:
second, Bennett, 'O6: third, Wood 'O5
Discus throw-Won by Higgins, 'O5;
second, Hilton, 'O5; third, Wey-
mouth, &C.
High jump-Won by Shaw. '05: sec
ond, Soderstrom. Oi; third, Good
win, 'C6.
Eoard jump-Won by Parker. 'O4;
second, Currier, 'O6; third, Solder
strom, '04.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-11
A $4,000 GIFT
For Colby College from Late
Rev. DR.. Smiths Estate.
He Was the Author of the Famous
Old Song "America."
Will Made in 1895, Wife Having In
come Until Death.

Waterville, Me, May 10.-(SpeciaD.-
The announcement was made, Satur-
day, that Colby has fallen heir to $25,-
600 from the estate of the late Rev. DR..
Samuel Francis Smith, the author of
America" When DR.. Smith died eight
years ago it was found that according
to his will his widow was to enjoy the
income of the total estate until her
death. after which it was to be divided.
Some $53, 600 was devoted to various be-
quests and the remainder was to be
divided equally between Colby and the
Maine Baptist Missionary Union. Mrs.
Smith died, last week, so the provisions
of the will will now be carried out and
Colby's share of the estate will be
$25. 600
Dr. Smiths song america" made his
name known all over this country and
in others as well, while the song itself
has come to be considered as one of the
principal national airs. 1t is said that
was sung for the first time by the
Sunday school of the Baptist church of
this city. He graduated from Harvard
\
Theological Seminary in 1882. From
1882 he served as editor of the Baptist
Missionary Magazine.
He came to Waterville in 1884 TO be-
come pastor of the Baptist church here
and acting professor of modern Ian
guageS ut Colby. He WAS married soon
after settling here. He remained in
Waterville until 1912 when he went to
Newton Center to become editor of the
Christian Review. He was elected a
member of the board of trustees of the
college in 1910 and served for 20 years.
Colby conferred the degree of Doctor of
Divinity upon him in 1858.
He was engaged in literary work in
Newton Center for a time but died in
his native city, Boston, Nov. 16, 1895.
The interest in the college aroused dur
ing his stay here and while a member
of the faculty never diminished and
his life. He always held very high
place among those who have been con-
nected with the college and was always
rcckoned as one of it's most loyal
friends This latest token of his love
ana esteem for the institution that
knew him as a young man is not d
surprise to those who knew him.
The gift will be added to the endOW-
m1nt of the college and only the income
Will be available for present needs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-11
CLEANSE THE KIDNEYS
In SPRING.
Alcohol Peril in Liquid
Kidney Remedies"
Avoid AIcohoI---Take Kd-
ney-Wort Tablets.

Everything in the blood that is poi
sonous or not needed to nourish the
body is eXcreted by the kidneys. The
impurities from drinking water alone
would keep them busy. No wonder
these two little organs are tired and
clogged in spring.
1t is wise to cleanse the kidneys even
if you are not sick abed. But it is ex-
tremely unwise to take liquid kidney
remedies. as they contain alcohol and
alcohol makes it difficult for the kid
neys to throw off the uric acid mat is
clogging them.
The world is not so badly off that one
suffering from kidney disease has no
choice but to take an alcoholic remedy
The most effective kidney remedy the
world has ever known-Dr. Pettingilrs
Kidney-Wort Tablets-contain no al
cohol. The tablets not only cure the
most desperate kidney diseases, but,
taken in spring, they cleanse the tired
kidneys of the accumulated uric acid
that is interfering with their healthy
action in an amazing short time.
Fortunately, everyone knows when
his kidneys are sick. BackacheS, loss
of appetite, cloudy or milky colored,
fragrant urine, swelling of hands and
feet. bloating of the body suggest at
once to the least-informed persons
trouble with the kidneys. These are
the beginnings of kidney arrangement.
The word disease need never appear if
Kidney-Wort Tablets are Immediately
employed.
A wise choice of remedy at such 4
critical time means life and health
Neglect or the use of irresponsible
liquid remedies means suffering and
death.
Watch the urine. 1t is the accurate
indicator of the health of the eXcreting
organs. Any disorder is at once shown
in the high color, cloudiness, odor or
abnormal quantity of the fluid, either
excessive or scanty.
The surest way of bringing on serious
organic disease of the kidneys is to
dose them with liquid alcoholic ESQ
calledl kidney remedies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-11
1000 HOMELESS.
Ottawa, Ont, Swept by Another
Disastrous Fire.
OF Incendiary Origin and the Sus-
pected Man Under Arrest.
City Asks No Outside Help, but Will
Give All Aid.

Ottawa, Ont, May 10.-A fire, sus-
pected of being of inccndiary origin.
this afternoon and evening, destroyed
hundreds of houses and millions of feet
of lumber in this city. John White,
who has just been released from the
penitentiary after serving a term of
imprisonment for arson. was caught
near where the first was first discover
ed. He was arrested and the police
say will be charged with starting the
congagration.
Today's fire originated within a
stones throw Of where the great Hull
fire of April rs, 1900, was checked. The
Hull fire started on the opposite side
of the river and spread to the ottawa
side. destroying millions of dollars
worth of property. 1t burned out near
where the ottawa and Parry Sound
Railway enters the western part of the
city and it was in the lumber yards
near the railroad tracks where today's
fire began.
Two hours before the main blaze
started, today, two small fires were
discovered and quickly distinguished,
in the lumber yards near the Canadian
Pacific railway. 1t was $50 when the
third was discovered. When the bri-
gade arrived at the scene it was found
that the water main had been damaged
and no water could be obtained. When
the firemcn did get water the fire was
utterly beyond control. 1t swept along
over the same ground that the former
fire had travcrsed, the only difference
being that it was going in an opposite
direction. A large cliff extends from
r
garct and Preston streets. The fire
area was ON the flats below the cliff.
At two or three points it came very
near getting over the cliff and had it
Continued on page 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-11

May Is and Is there will be held at
the Jacob Tome Institute at Port De-
post, Md, the most important gather
ing of school men that has ever taken
place south of Mason and Dixons line,
the occasion being the dedication and
formal opening of the new buildings
of the institute, which have been erect
ed at a cost of 100000. DR.. w. Aber-
crobie of Worcester, is among the
speakers who will take part. The eE
ercises will be brought to a close by
an extentive interscholastic track meet.
Already there are nearly 400 entries.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-11
Conditions and General Forecast.

Washington, May 10.-Atmospheric
conditions iii the East remain I'M
changed. An area of high pressure
whose crest is off the south New Eng
gland coast continues to dominate the
weather east of the Mississippi. There
have been no temperature changes of
Importance during the last "a hours.
The temperature is about normal in all
parts of the country except the south,
where it continues below the seasonal
average. The winds along the New
England and middle Atlantic coast will
continue light to fresh south.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-11
HELPLESS FOR is MONTHS.
Strange Case of Miss Iva Greenlief of
Boothbay.

Boothbay Harbor, Me-, May 1O-Miss
Iva Greenleaf, only daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. George Greenleaf of Booth
bay. Me, is suffering with a strange
brain disease which battles medical
skill. For 16 months she has lain in a
lethargic condition without speaking
intelligibly, and until recently scarcely
moving. For the last six months slight
changes have been noticed in her symp-
toms. She now eats solid food moves
her hands. and has manifested some
interest in her surroundings.
DR.. Sanborn of the Maine Insane
Hospital pronounced her disease form
of catalepsy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-11
INDICTMENT FOR MURDER
Found at Portland Against Antonio
Fernando, an Italian.

Portland, Me-, May 1O.-Thc grand
jury of the superior court in session
since Tuesday, reported, Saturday.
The most important case considered
was that of Antonio Fernando, who was
indicted for murder. He is alleged to
have killed Pasqual Battistau at an
Italian boarding house on Newbury
street.
1t is alleged that the killing was the
outcome of a family quarrel in Italy,
and that as soon as the two men met
here, where both obtained work at the
Grand Trunk coal pockets. the trouble
was renewed, and that. Easter Sunday,
it terminated in the death of Battistau,
who received a fatal cut with a razor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-11

Runs made-By White. Cox ., Havey
blanchard, NeaZie, Mcdonald, Collins
Eiolctte Two-basc hits-White, Cox ,
Havey, Collins. Three-base hit-Havcy
Stolen bases-Veaze Mcdonald, LARA
bee, Mitchell. Bases on balls-Or Cox. T.
off MITCHELL ,. Struck out-By Cox, Nc
Donald, Larrabce, Mitchell, Thatcher
Collins: Chase :, Violette Bird; by Mitch
ell, White, Munro, Blanchard ., Clarke
Sly. Hit by pitched ball-Chase, Blanch-
ard. Passed balls-Banchard, Vioette
Umpire Murray. Time, H.. 55m.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-11

large or small made quickly on all kinds
of personal property at lowest rates. In
stallment 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, 1903-05-11
Richard Henry Stoddard III.

New York May 10.-Richard Henry
Stoddard, the poet and writer, is i'll
at his home here. He is suffering from
general debility on account of age.
There was slight Improvement in his
condition, today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-11
FAIR WEATHER.

Washington, May 10.-Forccast for
Monday and Tuesday: New England,
fair, Monday and Tuesday; fresh south
winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-11
Boston Forecast.

Boston, May 10.-Forccast for Bosto!
and vicinity: Fair, Monday and Tues
day; fresh south winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-11
SIR WALTER RALE|GR'S HEART

would have been made glad could he have
enjoyed the exquisite bouquet of the DON
ROSA cigar. instead of the crudely. cult
waited and cured Tobacco smoked in the
pipe of the primitive Indian.
This Peerless Cigar is sold by all
dealers who are fussy in the matter of
quality.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-11
1904

10c. Cigars are all warranted imported
filler and wrapper. Strictly handmade.
All Jobhcrs and Retailers.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-03-20
POULTRY POINTERS.

When chickens grow very fast, II
sometimes causes leg weakness.
Under usual conditions Il variety OF
food is better than any medicine TINT
can be given.
The only safe way Of disposing of
dead fowls that have died of any con-
tagious disease Is to burn them.
Glover contains two elements that
are III demand by the hens-nltrogen
and lime. 1t is rich in the elements
required for the whites Of eggs.
When roup gets into n flock, it inyn'
riably leaves some ailmcnt behind
The fowl that has been subject to it is
seldom healthy agnin.
There is no cure for feather pulling
except by more labor and time than NJ
ordinary flock is worth. The best plaI
Is to get rid Of the guilty fowls as soo1
rs possible.
a hen seldom begins to eat eggshcll:
until she finds one broken or until she
becomes accustomed to eating eggs
thrown out into the yard. The safes
plan is always to crumble them up fns
before feeding.