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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-02
HELD AT BAY.
Woman Protects Motorman Who Had
Accidentally Killed Child.

New Rochelle n. Y. March L.
Armed with Il shot gun Il woman, to-
da$. irld at bay a mob of Italians who
rou@ht the life of a motorman whose
car had killed a child and who had
sought refuge in her house
James Traphagen, the motorman.
was running his car between New
Rochelle and Mount Vernon when he
struck Anna Nacarra, a 4-year-old
italian girl, killing her instantly.
A crowd of Italians who witnessed
the accident pursued the motorman
with axes and knives for half a mile
till he reached the house of Mrs. David
Havitt, who called him and barricaded
her door. Mrs. Havitt gave him two
army revolvers and then seizing a gun
herself she guarded the house from the
attic. II q few minutes police ar
rived aid succeeded in rcscuing the
motorman who was locked up charged
with manslaughter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-02
EVERETT coNFEssEs
That He Has Swindled Numerous
Parties Out of Thousands,

Boston, March by the confession
of the man arrested, yesterday, as
Emory G. Davis, alias Davies, but
whose real name is Edwin c. Everett.
upon the charge of the larceny of belt
ing valued at $500 from f. f. Stevens
4 Go. of Congress street, the belief
that in his arrest the people had made
an important capture has become a
certainty.
The prisoner. today, confessed to
having swindled Boston leather and
machinery dealers out of several hun
dred dollars worth of goods; to having
swindled leather and machinery deal
erS throughout the United States out
of oven $29.000 worth of supplies for a
plant in Fort Henry, y. y. and to
having negotiated With Il large con-
Germ for the shipment OF boilers, ma
chinery and engines to be used in a
plant in Maiden, to the extent Of $4,000
or more. Everett is IS years old and a
native of Wisconsin where his father
and mother live, but has wife and
three children in lynn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-02
MAY MEAN WAR.
A Clash Between Russia ard
Turkey Is Expected.
It Would Be More Severe Than thu
Conflict of 1878.
Russia May Have to Interfere in Mace.
DOMAIN Matter.

ST. Petersburg. Saturday, Feb. 28.7-
Via Evdtkuhnen. German Frontier,
March 1.-Some publicists are of the
opinion that only the sternest language
towards Turkey can prevent war be-
tween Russia and Turkey in the spring.
They believe that Turkey will pursue
bands Of Macedonian revolutionaries
across the Bulgarian frontier and that
public opinion will compel Russia to
interfere. The Russians thoroughly
understand that war with Turkey
will be a more severe one than in 1915.
Officers are quoted as saying that the
Turkish army is the best in the world,
owing to its German organization and
There is an inclination here
to anticipate German financial support
of Turkey. and, in view of the situation,
forebodinG of Il clash with Turkey are
freely expressed in private, although
they are carefully suppressed in the
newspapers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-02
FLoURisHED BIG KNIFE.
Threatened Warfare Quickly Stopped,
Saturday, by the Police.

A scene of two men flourishing open
knives and daring each other to mortal
combat and a subsequent break at top
speed toward the police station of one
of the participants stirred the blood
OF spectators in Depot square, Satur-
day afternoon. An argument on a ques-
ton of which had been in certain
city the more times started the trouble
on the depot platform and after Il
lengthy and heated argument the
doubters separted only to have more
fOrceful talk continued by a burst of
pet names called one to the other.
One man was a stranger who had
been working on the ice. while the
other was a resident Of Gardiner.
Soon the stranger grew impatient and
started for our fellow townsman with
an open knife with the evident inten-
ton of slaughter. The Gardiner man,
thinking perhaps that discretion was
the better part of valor, made q squirt
for the police station and informed the
police of the attack of his asSailant.
Constable Wiles then went to the
scene of the fray where the stranger
was ready for battle with his coat and
vest removed, his sleeves rolled up and
a big knofe gripped in his hand. The
stranier was arrested with no resist
ance and taken to the police station,
and will appear before Judge LARA
bee at the municipal court, this morn
i,p
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-02
An UnWelcome Storm.

Nothing could have been much more
unwelcome than the rain which started,
early Saturday morning, and kept fall
ing more or less steadily all through the
day. The business that needs snow
to make it successful was Just in full
blast when this last storm struck
Many of the farmers have large piles
of wood yarded all ready for hauling
and but for the rain would have been
able to do this work all through March
But the rain has almost spoiled the
hauling all through the country so that
kind of work will be greatly hindered.
The lumbermen will also be greatly
hindered by the storm as il will hurt
the roads in the woods if it was as Sc
we're as here. The sleighing is now
practically gone on all of the streets of
the city and wheels are rapidly taking
the place of runners. This will inter-
fere with the farmers bringing produce
into the city for while they may be
able to get to the city with Il load on
runners they will be unable to get
about the streets here with any COM
fort except on wheels
Many of the weather wise and old
rivermen are predicting a big freshet
for this spring and a good start was
certainly made. Saturday. If the rain
could only have held off for time the
sleighing would have remained fairly
good and Il great deal of business
might have been done that is now well
nigh impossible.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-02
10 PER CENT. ADVANCE
Is Asked of the Seven Lowell Cotton
Mills by Operatives.

Lowell, Mass, March 1.-The Lowell
Textile Council composed of delegates
of all the unions organized among
cotton workers has asked the treasur-
crs of the seven cotton corporations of
the city for an advance of 10 per cent.
in wages to take effect, March 81. This
information was given out at the con-
clusion of a largely attended meeting
OF delegates. late this afternoon The
request is virtually a repetition of the
demand made Il year ago and refused
at that time. A strike was averted
then by the intervention of a citizens
committee, which secured the promise
of an increase in wages when the con-
ditions warranted it.
The council claims that present con-
ditions will warrant the increase asked.
The mill treasurers started, tonight.
that they would reply to the request
in writing within few days. The de-
mand affects $4,000 operatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-02
That Mysterious TELEGRAM.

H. l.. Gilman has received letter
from the city marshal of Portland in
regard to the telegram which gave him
such scare on account of his brother
in which he states that he has made
thorough investigation of the matter
without any success. He was Of course
sure from the start that there had
been no shooting ARRAY like that men,
toned in the message. and he has beer
unable to locate any one Py&the name
of W.H. blanchard" in the city This
seems to show conehsiveigS lhats the
telegram was a fake.
1t is now believed that7it pretty
poor attempt to guy" Mr.. Crawford
of Fairfield, about an advertising
scheme which he is now conducting
and that the telegram was sent by
some one in Portland who knew him
and a fictitious name signed. The
sender doubtless did not realize what
might be the consequences of his act.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-02
City Election, Today.

The city election will occur. today,
and will undoubtedly be a quiet one
with the exception of Ward 1. where
there will be two tickets for election.
The ticket that was nominated at the
caucus held. Feb. 10, consists of +. ID.
Lawrence, alderman; Smith P. Morrill,,
Irving II. Coombs and D. l.. Cunning
ham, councilmen; Y. d. Wiles, con-
stable; George Woodward, warden;
George p. Towle. ward clerk. The tick
ct on the opposition will be: Alderman,
James Church; councilmen, +. L..
Blake, w. c. Buker and d. l.. Cunning
man, with the rest of the officers as
on the nomination ticket. The board
of aldermen will be in session in the
evening to receive and count the votes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-02
KNAPP is PENITENT.
The Brutal Murderer Shows the First
Signs of Regret.

Hamilton, Ohio. March ALFRED
Knapp exhibited, today, the first evil
dences of regret at his crime infested
past. since his arrest. 1t followed the
visit for the purpose of Identification.
of Herman Littleman of Cincinnati
father of the victim of Knapp's first
murder in Cincinnati. Mr.. Littlaman
failed to recognize Knapp as any one
he had ever seen before, and as he
turned away Knapp expressed pen-
tence for the crime, while tears stood
in his eyes.
With all the charges of incendiarism,
robbery and other crimes, it is con-
coded that his predominant trait is
that of brutality. Two of his terms i'm
pcnitcntiaries We're for criminal as
saults that were not followed by muir
ders.
Knapp does not use tobacco in any
form and has not been known as n
drinker. He is quite reader and is
kept supplied with magazines and
books. but is not allowed to see news
papers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-02
REV. w. A. SMITH CALLED.
Deerng Baptist Church Wants Him for
Its First Pastor.

1t is with feelings considerably mixed
that Rev. William A. Smith has received
a call to the Central Square Baptist church
in the Deering district of Portland. OF
course everyone is delighted for the call is
very flattering one and everyone is sure
that Mr.. Smith will be just the right man
for the place, but everyone hates to lose
him from the city where he has lived the
greater part of his life and where he is so
popular and so favoraby known, and rath
or hegrudgc Deering her good fortune.
Mr.. Smith is the son of Professor S. X
Smith, who was so long connected with
Colby. and graduated from there with the
class of 1893. He then went to the New
ton Theological Seminary where he grad
where he tool. special course at the Uni
versity of Halle. On his return to this
country he took III teaching and has been
sub-mastcr of the High school here for
several years. resigning with Principal
John =. Nelson, last spring. lie has never
had a regular pastorate since completing
his studies but has preached occasionally
while engaged IN teaching. He has preach
ed at the Deering church several times
and was much liked that the church
extended him a unanimous call TO be its
first pastor, as it has recently been Of
ganized.
His acceptance has not yet been def
nitely announced but there is little doubt
that it will be The new church is to be
congratulated in getting such a man for
its FIST pastor
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-02
SOUTH GARDINER.
The Mite Circles Entertainment.

The ladies of the Mite Circle of King S
Daughters have good reason to feel we'll
pleased with the success of their fair,
Thursday and Friday evenings of last
week. The weather was all that could be
desired and the patronage of the public
was good The ice cream booth was pref
tily arranged with green trees covered
with imitation OF snow, mad was presided
over by Mrs. Daniel Thurlow, Mrs. B..
Crossman, Mrs. A. Mute. The provision
booth with heart-shaped decoration and
covered with profusion of paper napkins,
was in charge of Mrs. HaZen Beechcr.
Mrs. rage Mute and Mrs Shaw. Across
one corner of the hall was arranged q
booth with circular effect from which MIS-.
Oscar Ridley, Mrs. Charles Elliott and
Mrs Alonzo Annis supplied young and old
with delicious homemade candy. Next
came the apron booth Here Mrs. Van
Beedlc and Mrs. Jas. Black presided The
booth was decorated in pink and white
and similar booth in purple and white
next to it where miscellaneous fancy arti-
cles, hand paintings in water colors and
Oil, etc. We're displayed. Mrs. a. l..
StrutherS and Mrs. John Wight were in
charge of this booth. The last booth,
though by no means the least except in
size. was small portable circular booth
from which Mrs Abbie LenoX sold $.5
worth of ice cream tickets. The mystery
tree provided no end of amusement Pleas
ing words of commendation are heard on
every hand of both evenings entertain
ments. The receipts of the fair will be
nearly, if not quite, $50
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-02
ELECTION DAY.
A Quiet Time But a Larger Vote Than
Usual, Predicted.

HallOwelPs municipal election oc-
ours, today. AS in former years the
election of the Republican candidates
will ensue merely as a matter legally
necessary. The Prohibition party
have tickets in every ward but Ward
4, but when it is considered that only
a total of 90 votes We're thrown for the
Prohibition nominee for mayor, last
spring, the reality of no contest can
be appreciated. The local campaign
in Republican circles presented phases
of interest and the result of the various
contests may be seen in the following
nominations:
For mayor, ]. w. Fuller; aldermen at
large, George S. Weeks and j. Y. Pet
tengil for city marshal, George f..
Church; for street commissioner, John
F. Cottle. Aldermen: Ward l, George
Cole; Ward 2, George I. Vickery;
Ward 8. George B. Lord; Ward A.
Isaiah b. Hosken; Ward 5. Clemment
S. Goodwin.
Prohibition candidates: For mayor,
John w. Church; aldermen at large,
Frank s. Wingate. Elisha Towle; for
street commissioner. Richard S. Mo-
ran; for city marshal. James j. Jones
Aldermen: Ward /, Wallace H. Perry;
Ward 3, Reuben A. Wentworth.
The polls open at 9 A. NJ. apd close
at P. NJ, polling places being as fol-
lows: Ward l, Page school; Ward ?,
municipal court room, city building;
Ward 3, old city building, engine
house:t Ward 4, Grammar school;
Ward 5, Loudon Hill school.
Somewhat of a larger vote is expect
ed, this year, than last, owing to the
unusual interest which was taken in
the primaries.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-02

Commencing March l, certain of the &C
count books in the quartermasters de-
partmcnt have been done away with and
property return similar TO that used in
the army has been adopted. Hereafter.
also, acquisitions on the quartcrmaster for
supplies to he used in the various depart
ments will be made monthly instead OF
every 10 days. and in the case of shop ma =
terials and forage. expenditures will nc
made from day to day as necessary on the
written order of the quartermaster AMI
these, orders consolidated at the end Of
the month and approved by the governor
as the quartermaster's voucher.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-02

Plans are being made for very pleas
ing Masonic social event to be held in the
Armory, March IS. 1t will be under the
auspices of St Omer Commandery,
knights Tcmpler, and will consist of Il
concert and ball knights from all over
the State will probably be invited with
Masons and ladies from the city. Halls
orchestra, increased to regular commence
mcnt strength, will furnish music. 1t is
the intention to make this one of the most
brilliant social events in the history Of st.
Oner Commandery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-02

The failure of Miss Truax to appear
here in the Chapman concert, Wednes-
day evening, on account of sickness
has been a great disappointment to all
those in the city who have heard her
but the substitution of two artists in
her place will add variety to the pro-
gram. Miss DOrcell, the soprano
with the Eostonians, last year, has
beautiful voice and Mr.. Arcnambauit,
a phenomenal one which is improving
all the time. Those who heard him on
his previous visit to the city will want
TO hear him again. The program that
has been prepared for the concert is
very fine one and is sure to give great
pleasure. The annual Chapman con-
cert affords the one great musical treat
of the season in the city and there will
doubtless be very large attendance at
this one.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-02

The Union Enforcement meeting,
which was held at the Methodist
church. Sunday evening. was very
largely attended and was interesting
and helpful. The address of the even
ing was made by Rev. w. +. Berry of
Watfrville, on the subject. Enforce
ment of the Prohibitory Law" and was
an eloquent, forceful and interesting
one. The pastors and churches of the
city united in the meeting. A coilec-
ton for the Civic League of Maine was
taken.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-02
FIRE AT CHICAGO,
Hotel Guests Turned Out in Nioht--
Three Firemen Injured.

Chicago, March Occupants of the
Great Eastern and Queens hotels at
Wabash avenue and Harrison street,
ana q hundred or more persons in the
palm garden at the Auditorium Annex
were given scare, tonight, by fire
that destroyed the six-story building
at 3a0-312 Wabash avenue, which ex-
tended back nearly to the Auditorium
Annex. The property loss is estimated
Mt nearly &l50,000. Three firemen were
painfully injured by a falling ladder.
For time the fire threatened to
spread to several hotels and lodging
houses and many occupants of the sur
rounding buildings carried their be-
longings to the street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-02

Two hundred millions of dollars w.
ing IN the United States SUBJ treasury
in wall street, New York, must be
counted Immediately, as the result of
the death of the United States assis-
tant treasurer. Conrad N. Jordan This
action Is necessary to release the sure
ties on the bond of the man who for so
many years had the nations biggest
treasury box in his keeping. Treas.
Roberts. United States treasurer. ar
rived there, Friday, with a force Of
clerks from the treasury department
in Washington, and will remain in
charge of the sub-treasury until a sue
cessor to Mr.. Jordan is appointed. The
flags on the sub-treasury and ASSAY
office were hung at half-staff.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-02
England was first divided into shires
during the seventh century. A. d.
Tragedy Averted.

Just in the nick of time our little
boy was saved" writes Mrs. w. Wat
kins of Pleasant City, Ohio. "Pneu-
monia had played sad havoc with him
and a terrible cough set in besides.
Doctors treated him, but he grew worse
every day. At length we tried Dir.
Kings New Discovery for Consump-
ton. and our darling was saved. He's
now sound, and WE'LL Everybody
ought TO know. it's the only sure cure
for Coughs, Colds and all Lung
diseases. Guaranteed by Bowditch,
Webster 4 Co.. druggists Price soc.
ard s1.oo. Trial bottles free.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-02
THE TURKS REFUSED.
Macedonian and Bulgarian Force Win
Fight Near Monastir.

London, March 1.-The Geneva COR
respondent of the Daily Chronicle, tele-
graphs that news has been received
there of am engagement between Turk
ish troops and bodies of Macedonians
and Bulgarians. near Monastr. The
Turks suffered a repulSe. After the
fighting 80 dead and many wounded
men We're found.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-02

The, Republicans of Brunswick, Satur-
day, made these nominations for town Of
fees: Selectmen. Harvey J. Given, Capt.
Charles +. Humphreys, Anthony f. Brad
ley; town clerk, Thomas II. Riley: col
lectoi, Lyman E. Smith; auditors. Ira p.
Booker and +. Thompson; town agent,
James w. era wford; school committee for
three years. Franklin c. Robinson; treas
urer. Samuel L. F'orsaith; road commits
sioner, William II. Coombs moderator.
Edward w. Wheeler.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-02

Several CT the Bowdoin graduates
living in Waterville will go to Halo
well, this evening, to attend the 5th
annual meeting and banquet of the
Kennebec Bowdoin Alumni Association
which will be held at the Hallowell
House. The Bowdoin men in this city
include A. q. Bowie. rs; c. +. john
son. Esq. 70: Rev. A. G. PettengilI,
81: Dennis Nj. Bangs. 81: Frank J.
Small. Esq. 81, and Edward *.
Leighton, '01.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-02
wArERvlLLE ADVERTISEMENTS.
LlGaTBODY'S HEADACHE POWDERS.

Absolutely safe, contain no substance
that 10 injurious to infancy or age, or to
those enfeebled by disease. No possible
danger of forming the drug habit by the
U.s., of Lightbody's Headache powders.
China, Ne, January 20, 1898.
GHntlemcn:-I have found your Head
acho Powders. the best remedy for head
ache / ever used. They are all right and
will do all you claim for them
CHAS. F. JUMPS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-02
A Challenge.

The following challenge was handed
to the Journals Gardiner reporter, Sat-
urday, for public alton:
Gardiner, Feb. 2S. 1903
I will match my horse, Midget,
against any horse in Augusta, Halo
well or Gardiner (barring White Face,
on any track. at any tine and for any
reasonable amount. Call and see me at
the little red blacksmith shop on the
Causeway. Gardiner.
w. II. BAKER. Blacksmith.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-02

Colby will play tine Gardiner basket
ball team in the gymnasium, Tuesday
evening. The substitute game will
be between the juniors and freshmen
and there will probably be a wrestling
bout as an additional attraction.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-02
GARDINER ADVERTISEMENTS.

appearance in the country roads and
a few more days of warm sun will put
all the roads in bad shape. Open places
are being seen in the ice in the river
below the bridge and the whole ice is
considerably weakened by the recent
warm spell
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-02

The choir at the Congregational church.
as recently reorganized, includes: Miss
Eva Andrews, soprano: Miss Harriet
MARI. alto: Mr.. Anderson. tenor and Fred
l.. McCausland, bass, Mrs. b. w. Par
fridge Organist
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-02

The Colby musical organizations gave q
very successful concert over in Sidney.
Friday evening, making the trip by team
and returning just about the time the sun
would have been rising, Saturday morn
ing There was large audience in at
tendance and the boys We're given Il
hearty and enthusiastic reception.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-02
A CARD,

We, the undersigned, do hereby agree
to refund the money on so cent bottle
of Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar if IL
fails to cure your cough or cold. We
also guarantee a 25-cent bottle to prove
satisfactory or money refunded.
Bowditch & Webster, Kinsman Pharmacy
f. X Courtemanche, c. Il. Partridge.
Arthur Tetrault, Temple Pharmacy.
John Coughin, Augusta.
J. G. Ioulehan, G. II. Reane,
jackson Bros, Chas. Ward e Co.
nov3d&wtmos Gardner
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-02

A regular meeting of the Goth Century
Club will be held at the Universalis.
church, at 40 o'clock this afternoon. at
which time a paper will be read by Miss
Edith Page. Supper will be served at the
close of the meeting and the husbands OF
the members of the club will attend.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-02

The Bowdoin graduates in the four
Kennebec cities to the number of 40
or so will have their annual meeting at
the Hallowell House, this evening. and
will enjoy one of Landlord kneeland's
best banQuetS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-02

There was q still alarm for q refac-
tory chimney in the house Of Napoleon
Giroux on Lockwood street, Saturday.
The chemicals made short work of it
and the damage was very small.