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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-28
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WALDO
NORTH PALERMO.

Samuel Sabins has built new ell
and shed.
Mrs. Cora A. Goodwin OF Montvilie,
was in town, Saturday and sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. A. Young OF CHINA.
and Mr.. and Mrs. E. z. Rowe or
Branch Mills, visited at Fred foung's.
Sunday.
Mrs. Edna M. Soule OF Carr Corner,
has returned from a few weeks visit
to Boston. Her little girl IS quite sick
with whooping cough
Mrs. Ruth Young and Mrs. Cora
Goodwin called on friends at Branch
Mills, Saturday.
q n. Brann of Palermo Center, was
- E,rnast Parmenter's, Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-28
Adventists Adjourned in Confusion.

Battle Creek, Mich. April 27.-The
Adventist conference adjourned, tenn
porarily, in some confusion, today. Ell
der A. T. Jones, an influential Advent
list, denounced the movement to have
the Review and Herald Publishing Cos
affairs turned over to the general con-
ference committee of which Jones is
a member. without compensation to
the stockholders. Removal from Battle
Creek is included in the resolution CALL
ing upon the stockholders to relinquish
their stock 1t is thought the removal
proposition will carry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-28

A Knights of Pythias Lodge with AZ
cnarter members was instituted in this
place, Friday evening, by Grand Chan
ceiior G. L. Buchanan of Portland. as
sisted by Grand Keeper of Records
wesley G. Smith. The following are
the officers of the new lodge: c. G..
n. L.. Hunton; v. c., A. H. Lord; p.
M. L. Strickland; NJ of F., e. t.
Bailey; M. of ", J. e. Harris; K. of r
j. H. Morse. There were present men.
bers of the local lodges of WateryilIe.
Norridgewock and Madison. Sumner
was served in the banquet room.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-28
McNALLY WAS DISCHARGED.
Could Not Be Held for Drunkenness
Under New Vermont Law.

Barre. VT. April 27.-Michael Nc
Nally of this place, who has achieved
considerable public notice through con-
viction for the second offence of drunk
ness under the new license law, and
who was refused admission to the house
of correction at Rutland by the super
intendent. Friday. on the ground that
there was no authority for his admis-
sion under the new law, was discharged
from custody, this afternoon. McNal-
Tvs fine. the cost of prosecution and
the officers fees for taking him to Rut-
land are unpaid.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-28

Among the passengers who arrived,
Line steamer st. Paul from Southampton
and Cherbourg. was Anthony Fiala. lead
er of the new Ziegler North Pole expedi-
ton. Mr. Fiala said: Il come here to con-
suit with Mr.. Ziegler and will shortly re-
turn to Trondheim where my vessel, the
America, is hauled out on the dry dock
for necessary repairs. The captain. and
crew of 35 men were on hand when left
the ship at 'Fromsoe. We sail from Trond-
helm early in June. The prospects appear
to be improving north. as the ice broke
UP early. We have $50 dogs and our equip
ment is in good condition"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-28
SOMERSET.
FAIRFIELD CENTER

AS the men were shingling on Charles
Iobey's farm, Saturday, the staging
gave away and Frank Sawyer and son.
Deimer, fell on the timbers beneath. re-
ceiving severe bruises. Mr.. SAWYER
was unconscious for a time and IL was
feared he was seriously injured. He
is now at work again, and Delmer is
expected to be out in a day or two.
William Williams has returned from,
Boston with pair of large horses.
The Victor Grange Dramatic Club
presented the play New Hampshire
Gold" at Shawmut, April 90, to a good
audience.
Sprague A. Taylor was called to Bos-
ton, Sunday by the serious illness of
ms wife, who is now at the Massachu-
sets Homeopathic hospital.
EAST FAIRFIELD.
Mrs. E. c. Joy was in Waterville,
Friday.
Mrs. E. ]. Schumacher of Fairfield.
visited at Mrs. P. H. Tracy's. last
week.
There was no school, last week, on
account of the teacher being i'll.
Miss Mildred l.. Tracy visited rela-
tives in Fairfield, Friday and Satur-
day.
Rev. G. w. Hinckley preached in the
chapel of Good Will farm, Sunday af-
ternoon.
The Good Will High school nine
played their first baseball game OF the
season, Thursday afternoon. at GOOD
win farm. Their opponents were the
Fairfield High school nine. The score
was to in favor of Good WIN.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-28
BIG LAND SALE.
Twenty Million Dollars Worth of Prop
erty Sold in New York.

New York, April 27.-The Jumel
property, including a great tract of land
in the Fort George section on the up
per end of Manhattan Island, was
transferred, today, by John r.. Wander
WORT to Joseph Tygard for 100000 600.
1t surrounds the Jumel mansion where
Mrs. Jumel entertained General Wash
ington and Benedict Arnold. The
transaction is supposed to have been
made to establish the title.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-28

st. Petersburg, April 27.-Comment-
ing on each point separately the for
eign Office says:
"First-Absolutely false. Not our af-
fair
"Second-Depends upon China. Not
mentioned in our pour parlers.
"Third-False.
"Fourth-Unimport
"Fifth-Such is the present arrange
ment.
"SiXth-Extremely important since
an English vessel in 1902 introduced
the plague.
"Seventh-False.
"Eighth-The integrity of China is
already adopted into the Russian pro-
gram. No need to discuss that now"
Regarding the whole negotiations
which have been dragging on since
January, the foreign office says: There
is nothing directed in any manner
against the interests of the other pow
ers or their commerce; others enjoy
the same rights of commerce in the
interior as we. OF the towns not OPEN
ed to trade the railway will carry Rus
sian and foreign goods alike through
the country, but we or they cannot
sell them in the unopened towns. Ii
the towns are opened all will benefit
alike. 1t is the railways interests to
demand the widest possible develop
ments of trade. The pour parlers con-
Germ multitudinous detailed questions
which were not forseen when the evac-
uation was decided upon"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-28
STATE NEWS.
LINCOLN.
DRESDEN.

Will Rittal sold a fine sailboat, last
week, to parties up river.
There was a donation at South Dress
den last week. for the benefit Of Rev.
r. w. Brooks.
Mrs. Jane Farr died at her home at
Dresden Mills April IL. Funeral SER
vices were held the following Monday.
Her grandson, Harry Houdlette of Bos-
ton, came to attend the funeral.
Mrs. Cora L. Gahan is assisting In
the care of the sick at Frank Crom-
wells.
Mrs. Elbridge McFadden spent FRI
day with friends in Wiscasset.
1t is so cold that farmers are doing
but little planting and several are do
ing quite a business grating fruit
trees.
Miss Irene Aver returned from South
Newcastle, Friday.
William F, Davis of Chelsea. Mass,
preached at the Baptist church, Sunday.
Dora Chase of Brockton, who has been
spending the winter with her aunt Mrs.
Charles Jones, returned to her home, Sat
urday.
Lester Weeks has Matched As chickens
from 80 eggs, this spring.
Rev. Arnaldo Natine and wife are re-
Joicing over the birth of a GIRL Wednes-
day. April %.
The following are the teachers who go
out of town, this year: Miss Nettie Jones,
who goes to jefferson Myra Jewett and
Florence Aver to Nobleboro; Alice Cheney,
Edsecomb; and Beatrice Hayward, Gar
diner.
SOUTH JEFFERSON.
The spring term of school in this district
began, Monday. Miss Nancy Jones of
East Jefferson, is teacher.
Fred Manuel of Taunton, Mass, spent
Sunday with his relatives in this place.
Miss Royena Hilton returned to East
Jefferson, Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. H. Dodge visited their
daughter at Nobleboro, last week.
WailacesBeaton returned to his home at
WestpoM, "wednesday.
Mrs. Samuel Erskne and son have gone
70 Pittsburg, Pa, to visit her relatives at
that place 80
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-28
Baseball Notes.

The New England League will open this
week.
Il advise young bali players to let the
umpire alone" says Jesse Burkett MY
share of kicking never brought me any
thing"
The revised baseball schedule for the
Dartmouth nine, announced, Monday, in
cludes games with Bowdoin at Hanover
April % and 49,
First Baseman Harlon of the Chicago
National League team, was given his IL
days notice of release, Saturday The
Californian has done good work in the
field. but Manager Selee has not been sat
isned with his showing at the bat
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-28
CLAIMS SELF-DEFENCE,
James c. Duane Now on Trial for
Manslaughter. 9

Dedham, Mass, April 27.-James C.
Duane, charged with manslaughter in
killing his father-in-law, John Lehne-
man, completed his testimony, today,
in which he made the claim that the
shooting was in self-defence Wit
nesses in Duane's behalf testified to the
habits of Lehneman, showing that his
failing was in the unseemly use of
liquor The case will probably be
ready for consideration by the jury, to-
morrow
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-28
Relatives of Frederick Nudd, who is

Relatives of Frederick Nudd, who is
now in the Philippines in the employ
of the government, have received. word
from him that he is doing finely. He
is in excellent health weighing more
than he has for several years past. Up
to the time of his writing, 1888 bodies
had been exhumed and prepared for
shipment to this country on the next
transport. He was planning to come
home in August.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-28
BIG MONEY MAKER.
Original Investors in United States
Steel Get Large Returns.

New York, April 27.-Members of the
original United States Steel Corpora
ton syndicate, who put up 25,000,000 in
cash and stood liable to have to put up
S175,OOO.OO0 more, today, received no.
tice of the dissolution of the syndicate
and of their final share in the distr-
button of profits. aggregating about
S50,000,000 or 200 per cent They long
ago received their original cash deposit
of l21A per cent. Besides that, 20 per
ceent. dividend had been declared.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-28
MIMIC WAR
Continued from page ~

last year, Secretary Root has directed
that. all the artillery in the New Lon
don district. the I'd Connecticut Artil-
lery, and the 18th Battery of New York
Heavy Artillery shall be modified in
New London, from July 10 to 20. They
will be reviewed and inspected by Cen
eral Chaffee. This will be the first OPP
portunity the war department has had
to estimate the results of the maneu-
vreS system.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-28
National League Standing.
Other Games.

At Bridgeport-Yale 6; Bridgeport, 8.
At New York-Manhattan, u; Dickin-
son, z.
At Observation-Disclosures IL; Norwich
Ct.), S.
AT Hartford tion)-Hartford. /;
Jersey City, 9.
At Baltimore-Baltimore (Eastern), u;
Albany On. y. State) s.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-28

The Maine Central and the Water
vile & Fairfield Electric Road had
crews of men at work on the big frog
on the lower College avenue crossing,
Monday, raising the iron and tamping.
This big frog requires much attention,
as so many heavy trains passing over
it every day would pound it to pieces
very rapidly if a chance were given.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-28
Troubles in Philippines Practically
Settled.

Manila, April 27.-Rizal, Bulacan and
Cavite have apparently been pacified
as a result of the vigorous campaign
of the scouts and constabulary. 1t is
estimated that 200 of the enemy were
killed during the operations. The con-
ditions at Albay are unsatisfactory and
the government is organizing another
campaign. Surigio, Mindanao. is now
orderly and the troops will soon be
withdrawn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-28
Lawn Tennis Contests.

London, April 27.-The contests for
the covered courts lawn tennis cham
pionships We're concluded at the Queens
Club, this afternoon. Fl. l.. Doherty
beat G. w. Hillyard, to 1, retaining
the singles championship title. Miss
Lowther retained the ladies' champion
ship, defeating the French champion,
Mile Mason, by to 0.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-28
Will Extend the Civil Service.

Washington, April 27.-The civil SER
vice commission, tomorrow, will an
nounce that the President has included
all the school teachers in the Philip
pine service within the classified civil
service
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-28

A crew of so or more Italians went to
work on the Waterville e Oakland
Electric Road, yesterday morning, in
addition to those already there, the new
ones arriving in the city, Sunday after
noon. The weather has been favorable
for the work during the past few days
and excellent progress is being made.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-28

The Waterville High team in addition
to its game with Cony, Wednesday af-
ternoon, will play Freeport High here,
Saturday afternoon. So the colts will
have possession of the college field, this
week, the High school having two
games scheduled and Coburn one.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-28
OAKLAND.

Saturday, fire several miles from
this village on the line of the Somerset
r. r., destroyed about 500 new sleepers
belonging to the company. A spark
from the engine set fire to the grass
and the flames quickly spread until
they reached the sleepers. A party was
sent by special train from this station
and by hard work succeeded in saving
. part of them
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-28

The British steamer Maracas. which ar
dad and Grenada, was detained at quar-
antine with one of the second cabin pas
sengers sick with smallpox The patient,
Samuel Harper, a eolored, man. aged ~
years. was removed to a hospital and II of
his fellow passengers were sent to Ilcff
man Island for. observation. The steamer
was disnfected and released later in the
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-28

Just paid over s. 900 h to he heirs Of Click"
Mitchell. negro. who was lynched there
six years ago These damages have been
collected under a law OF Ohio making the
and the long DELAY in payment is due to
litigation toItest the validity of the State
law .-,t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-28
WATERVILLE.

Z Coburn will play the second league
game on the Colby field, Friday after
noon, with Westbrook. This ought to
be a warm contest worth seeing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-28

For several years past suicides have
been increasing in Chicago at a ratio far
in excess of the increase in population.
Three hundred and ffty-six suicides in
100 were followed by 500 in 1901 and 4S9
last year s
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-28
ECZEMA, NO CURE. No p.x

Your druggist will refund your ron.,
Tetse Sr oid Hlce fails sn t. cure Rins
PIES ana Blackheads on the faca az fa q
eAin disease. % cents. ~ IL ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-28
NOTICE.

perinning May 1st, the Union Fish Mar
,les syviIi close their stores all day on Sun
da ysr order Of the committee.
- : u april2sc1x
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-28

mann said that the friar trouble had
practically been quoted and would, if
not interfered with, adjust itself.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-28

direct weekly train from Moscow To
Dalny on the Yellow Sea has just been in.
DAYS steamer added to Shangha; ara W. ~,
and half added to Nagasaki, Japan o'e
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-28

The excess of births over deaths per
Ivy l.s native population is grea ris S o.ah
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-28

Under local option three-fourths of the
population OF Texas have voted the coun-
ties in which they live dry
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-28

1T u requires 5000 pounds Of roses or : ooo !
Vu flowers for pound of essentiai NJ,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-28

The Pentateuch. written in Samaritan
characters on gazelle parchment, and
d. 735, was lately discovered in Syria.
1t is the oldest biblical manuscript known.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-28

The late surveys of the English coast
show a loss of land of 10000 acres since
1867. although in some places, as at New
Romney, the solid ground has been pushed
out two miles or more into the sea
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-28

throat and lung troubles. It's nourish-
ing qualities furnish vitality by which
the system is able to ward off attacks
of colds-it helps the stomach to as
simulate food and forces nutrition into
the blood. Not a patent medicine,
cough syrup" or "balsam" and free
from weakening stimulants, alcohol or
ervedestroying and poisonous drugs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-28
CHINA REFUSES
To Comply With the Insistent
Demands of Russia.
Sees No Good Reason to Give Up the
Province of Manchuria.
Russia Says "Yes"-china Says may
Now, Listen!

London, April 27.-It is officially an
rounced here that the Chinese govern
ment has sent to the Russian govern
ment at st. Petersburg formal refusal
to grant the latter's demands in regard
to the evacuation of Manchuria.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-28
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
All druggists refund the money II 1t falls
to cure e. w. Groves signature 10 on
every box.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-28
THE REASON WHY.

Because it sup
plies the strength
to the body to
throw off the cold
and prevent pneu-
monia, and con-
sumption, is why
physicians indorse
F a t h er Johns
Medicine as a tom
ic and body build
er, and for all
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-28
AT WASHINGTON.

After Boston had outbatted Washington
in the early stages of today's game Iii
neen, the visiting twirler went to pieces
in the sixth inning and sent two men to
first on balls. Delehanty and Carey then
singled and Demont doubled and won a
good uphill game for the locals. Catcher
Farrell, in attempting to steal second
base in the second inning, fractured his
leg and will be out of the game for :,
long time. Score:
Washington II 0 0 OIL o a x-6- 81
Boston .........1 0 2 0 0 0 0-3-11-2
Batteries-Orth and Clarke; Dineen, Cri-
ger and Farrell. Time, las. Umpire, Con-
nOlly Attendance 3S44
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-28
BASEBALL.
American League Games.
AT PHILADELPHIA.

AT PHILADELPHIA.
New York .0 0 0 0 0 0 O 0-0-4-.
Philadelphia IL l 0 A 90 x-G-9-t
Batteries-Griffith and Beville; Bende!
and Powers. Time. LA. -Umpires, Car
ruthers and Hassett. Attendance, 1856
AT DETROIT.
Chicago .....0 0 0 0 / 0 0 0 OIL Z;
Detroit ....0 2 2 o 0 0 4 x-S-l2-(
Batteries-Callahan and Sullivan; Null
lin and McAllster. Time, La. Empires
OLoughlin and Sheridan. Attendance,
EoGb
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-10-03

The Total Number OF Aliens Arriving In
the United States During August
Was O4,077.

Washington, Sept. 29.-The bureau
Of immigration, in statement given
out yesterday, reports heavy increase
in immigration to the United States
during the month of August, 1908, as
compared with August, 1902. The to-
tai number of immigrants was 64,977,
against $3.50 q year ago. The state
ment shows marked increases in the
immigration from Austria-Hungary,
Denmark, Finland, Germany, England,
Italy, Russia, Scotland and Wales. A
slight decrease is noted in the immi-
grafton from Sweden, but Norway
shows an increase. There was de-
crease in the number of immigrants
from Asia, while Chinese immigration
increased slightly. There were 80 i'm
migrants debarred, of whom 554 were
paupers, 156 diseased, 9 convicts, z
polygamists, 95 contract laborers and
1 was idiotic. Sixty-siX were re-
turned one year after landing. Out
of the total arrivals $4,000 we're at the
port Of New York. The increase in i'm
migration for the first two months OF
the present fiscal year is SO per cent
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-10-03
KETCHAM WILL BE BUSY.
New York Congressman to Succeed Loud
Mt Head of House Committee ON
Post Onice Affairs.

Washington, Sept. 26.-The presence
of Congressman Cannon in Washington
for the past few days has eficited the
information that Congressman John
H. Ketcham, Of New York, is to sue
coed Eugene f. Loud, of California,
as the chairman of the post Office COM
mittee of the house. This committee
is expected to be one of the most i'm
portant during the next congress, as It
will conduct the investigation Of the
postal scandals which it is generally,
understood congress will order.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-10-03
CHARGED WITH BIG FRAUD.
Ex- Collector OF Wright County. Mo-. and
Others Used the United States Malls
TO Defruud.

st. Louis, Sept 27.-N. F. Nail and
M. B. Raney, charged with using the
mails to defraud, are in the custody of
United States Marshal William Morsey.
Nail was brought from Norwood.
Raney was arrested on his farm near
Hartville. 1t is claimed that Nail and
Raney are members of gang which
has been Systematically robbins
large wholesale firms in st. Louis,
Kansas City and Chicago. Raney was
formerly the collector OF Wright
county, and had a good commercial
standing. 1t is claimed that upon the
strength of his reputation he would
order goods from different firms, and,
receiving them, would distribute them
among members of the gang, who
would take the booty to other cities
and dispose of it
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-10-03
johnson Asked to Arbitrate

Topeka, Kan. Sept. 30.-State La
Dor Commissioner Lee Johnson has
been asked to act as arbitrator in the
adjustment of troubles between the
Great Western Stove company, of
Leavenworth, and its employees. Some
time ago the company announced that
it would have to shut down one OF
its shops to repair some boilers, but
the employees noticed that the men
who were left without work were all
members of the Iron holders Interna-
tional union, while non-union employees
were given work.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-10-03
CONNECTS IN A PLOT.
Attempt to Kidnap Daughter Of Ne
braska's Governor Defeated.
Il IL Said That Inmates of the state Prison
Sought Revenge for Gov. Mickey's Rc-
fusal to Save William Rbea
from the Gallows.

Lincoln, Neb., Sept. 27.-An attempt
was made last night to kidnap the
eight-year-old daughter OF Gov.
Mickey. While four Of the governors
children were playing in front Of the
mansion an unknown man came along
and tried to carry the oldest girl away.
The other children chung to his clothes
and screamed. The man was So badly
frightened when he saw neighbors
coming that he dropped the child and
ran.
Gov. Mickey says that the warden Of
the penitentiary, Mr.. Beemer, reported
to him twice that a kidnapping at
tempt had been prophesied by convicts.
One convict said some time ago that
such a plan had been formed as way
of getting revenge upon the governor
for his refusal to interfere when Will
liam Rhea was hanged last summer
for murder. A convict who had been
in the plot says convict soon to be
released had been assigned to kidnap
one of the children to teach the gov
ernor lesson"