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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-11-23
A BIG SURPRISE.
Seized Liquors in Lewiston by Deputies
Found to be Diluted.

Lewiston, Me-, Nov. ga big SEN
sation was sprung here. today, by the
revelation that many of the liquors
seized here since June and turned over
to Sheriff John L. Cummings of An
droscoggin county, are very much di-
luted with water.
The law provides that seized liquors
containing more than 20 per cent. alco-
hol shall be turned over to the sheriff
and that he shall send them to some
Massachusetts distillery, where the al
cohol shall be taken out and the alco-
hol then sold. the proceeds being turned
over to the county.
The Sturgis deputies for a long while
did not turn the liquors over to the
sheriff and it is understood that they
said they were not obliged to do So
Recently, however, they conformed
with the law.
AS soon as Sheriff Cummings began
to get these liquors ready to be shipped
to Boston it was discovered that there
was something wrong about them.
Sheriff Cummings had five samples
submitted to Professor Jordan, a chem
list of this city, for analysis.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-11-23
new WITNESS.
A Nurse Found Who Has
Important knowledge
Of the Susanna Geary Case
Volunteers Statement.
Newspapers Should Refrain From Comment
Until Trial Says Judge.

Boston. Nov. 22.-One of the principal
witnesses who will appear at the trial
of the three men who are under arrest
in connection with the death of Su-
sauna Geary will be Miss Sarah Eliza
beth Griftiths, nurse who is said to
have attended the Geary girl while the
latter was dying. This nurse has made
statement to the police and the au-
thOrities claim that her testimony
would be of material assistance to the
government in the trial of the cases
against DR.. Percy D. Mcleod, who is
charged with Remembering the body,
and William Hunt and Lewis Craw-
ford. who will be tried on the charge
Of accessory after the fact to malprac-
tice.
Miss Griffiths has been in this city
since the death of Miss Geary. She ap-
peared before the police of her own
volition. The police are satisfied that
she is in no way criminally liable in
the case having been called in as nurse
when the second operation, that intend
ed to save the young woman's life, had
been performed upon the Geary girl.
Boston, Nov. 22.-Judge Stevens of
TIE superior criminal court. who will
sit at the trial Of the famous 'tdress
suit" case today, summoned represen-
tatives of the local newspapers to the
court clerks office and issued to them a
statement of his views regarding news
paper handling of the case. He said:
"The case of the Commonwealth VS..
Crawford and others has been assigned
for trial, next Monday. My attention
has been called to an article in a news
paper this morning, which has a ten
dency to prejudice both the case of
the commonwealth and of the defend
ants. This case has received great pub
iicity and great public interest has
been manifested in it. 1t is of the ut
most Importance that it be tried by an
absolutely impartial and unprecedented
jury.
Hereafter, newspapers should not
publish any news or make any COM
ment upon this case. They should pub
lish no news whatever about the case
until the trial, when, of course, they
have perfect right to publish the
proceedings. 1 give this notice now so
that hereafter the newspapers may
govern themselves accordingly
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-11-23
RUSSELL ., WOODMAN
Well-known Citizen of Westbrook Dies
of Bright's Disease.

Westbrook, Me-, Nov. 22.-Russell D.
Woodman. president of the Westbrook
Trust Co, died today, aged 81 years,
after two years sickness with Bright S
disease.
Mr.. Woodman was born at Searsmont
and graduated from Bowdoin College in
1866. After residing at Camden he
moved to Portland where for time
was an appraiser in the custom house.
He came here in 1890 at the institution
of the Westbrook Trust Co., of which
he was elected treasurer and occupied
that position until about three years
ago, when he succeeded to the presi-
dcrcy. He was a 32d degree Mason and
Il member of Portland Commandery,
Knights Templar. He took an active
interest in the affairs of the Democrat
ic party and was a prominent member
of the Wcstbrook Universalist church.
A widow and sister. Miss Clara Wood
man of Boston, survive.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-11-23

Fort Fairfield. Ne, Nov. 22.-Prob-
able cause was found, today, at the
hra.ing on the murder charge against
ms. Isaac c. Barnes for the alleged
roisoEing by strychnine of her step
daughter. Pearl Barnes. Judge Fes-
srndcn, who heard the evidence Of the
eight Witnesses, held Mrs. Barnes for
the April term of the criminal court at
IIoulton but gave the prisoner an OPP
portunity of going free until that time
by fixing bail at $4,000. At late
hour. tonight. the amount had not been
obtained although the friends OF Mrs.
Barnes stated that they hoped to Sc
cur" her release, tomorrow.
IN. principal witness. today. was the
husband of the accused woman. Isaac
a. Barnrs. Mr.. Barnes testified OF MS
marriage to Mrs. John II. Cooling III
Jannary, 1901, and of his separation
from her after many quarrelS, last
SpIing. He said that six years ago he
bought i've bottles Of strychnine to
Inison foxes and used some of it. One
Inttl.. Of the poison remained over the
door Of the house for several years. He
stated that in a quarrel with his Wife.
last winter. she threatened to cut his
throat. After their separation, early in
the spring, Mrs. Barnes remained away
about three months, returning in the
summer, but once more leaving him
about two weeks before the girl died.
The separation, however. was not final,
as Mrs. Barnes came back three or
four Times just before the death of
the little girl. JuSt before Pearl was
taken sick. Mrs. :arneS came to the
hntac ana witness stated that he heard
her at the cupboard where the Epson
salts were kept. Mr.. Barnes did not
e" into the details of the death of his
,iau!htrr
Mrs. Frank S. Jewell Of South Brew
cr. d daughter of Mrs. Barnes. who
was ia the mouse at the time the little
%irl took the salts, testified that after
thr younger brother had refused to
TAX" the medicine, Pearl swallowed a
trIsp"nnful and few minutes later
half = traspoonful more.
Mrs Earncs was not in the house.
4 f"W minutes later, the family sat
down to supper, but Pearl ate very
ltitit ana soon went into another room,
Nl"'r they head her grudning. She
vas found in commissions and DR.. j. l..
billing was called and remained with
ll,r uutl She died. 35 hours later. Mrs.
Jewell said that she had been at the
Barnes house quite frequently and that
Eriom salts was a common remedy.
She said that Mr.. Barnes kept them on
hand ana took them himself nearly ev-
cry week.
George II. Jewell. son-in-law of Mrs.
BARNES, testified that last May he saw
ia Il hlg belonging to the accused wo-
man several bottles on which were the
skull ana crossbones label. denoting
rniSnn.
Mrs. ora II. Folsom of South Orring-
ton. daughter Of Mrs. Barnes. also tes-
tilted To- seeing a bottle with the poison
label in her mothers bag. and read the
word "Strychnine' on it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-11-23
IN ST. ANDREWS PARISH SCHOOL,
Other 375 Pupils Walk to Safety---
Fire Caused by Overheated Fur
naCe-=L0ssEstimated $780,.

Lawrence, Mass, Nov. 22.-All but
one of 400 girls attending the Parochial
school of st. AIMS parish, whose lives
were endangered by fire in the building.
today, escaped without injury. al
though % of them We're caught in nets
by firemen as they We're dropped from
third-stOry window by courageous
teacher. The one injured was Rena
Drouin, II years cid, who was taken to
hospital suffering from the effects of
fright and inhaling smoke. 1t is thought
she will recover. All the pupils except
those on the third floor, who escaped
by means of the net. marched out of
the building in good order when thr
alarm was given.
The fire was caused by an overheated
furnace and the interior of the build
ing was damaged to the extent of about
$780,
st. AIMS Parochial school occupies a
large site on Haverhill street and in
cludes a large brick building and a
wooden building three stories high,
which is used to accommodate the
overflow of pupils from the larger
structure. 1t was in the wooden build
inging that the fire was discovered
shortly after II o'clock and the smoke
soon filled the halls and school rooms.
The fire signal was sounded in all the
rooms-on the three floors and a city
alarm also was given. The seven teach
ers marshafled their pupils and the in
mates Of all the rooms on the first and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-11-23
FINE OF $500 AND COSTS
Imposed on Steep Falls Liquor Vendor
Deputies Active at Portland.

Portland, Me-, Nov. 22-Michael Eff
fino, an Italian who keeps the store for
the gang of laborers working on the
foundation of the new mill at Steep
Falls, paid 5000 and costs in the munich
pal court, this morning. Efino was ar
rested at the station, yesterday after
noon, by Deputy Sheriff Murch as he
was about to take a train for Ports
mouth. for which place he had pur-
chased a ticket. Emico Carfille was
arrested at the same place earlier In
the day and his case was continued to
tomorrow. 1t was at this place that
the Standish young man lost 800 while
drinking and that an Italian was ar
rested week ago and after giving bail
for 500 skipped out. Since then the
deputies have seized a dozen barrels
Of beer.
Yesterday. Deputies Clifford and
Murch went to Steep Falls and as they
stepped off the train met Effino. Dep
uty Murch at once put him under ar
rest. while Deputy Clifford went up to
the camp and after searching the house
took away books and papers. Effino
made no contest and paid 800 and one
half costs in each Of two cases Of lille
gal possession. He was discharged on
a nuisance complaint.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-11-23

second floors, numbering about 375,
marshed out safely and without con-
fusion. Sister Mary, one of the teach
ers, and her 25 pupils who were on the
third floor, when they attempted to
pass through the hall found the smoke
SO thick that it was necessary for them
to return, and, led by the sister, the
children sought the windows.
Signalling to the firemen, Sister Mary
indicated that the children must jump
and the fire net was stretched beneath
the window. Instead, however, Of per-
hitting the children to leap out the
sister directed them to come to her,
one by one and she, steadying them as
they climbed out, assisted them to
drop safely into the apparatus held by
the firemen. After the last child had
been thus cared for, Sister Mary
reached the street by means of a lad
der
Rena Drouin, the only one Of the
children unable to care for herself af-
ter the transit from the upper story,
tainted as she struck the net. Her con-
dition was attributed more to fright
and the effects of smoke than to more
serious injury, although she was taken
to the hospital.
The flames were confined to the floors
and partitions in the lower part of the
structure.
st. AIMS parish is made up mainly of
French families. Rev. Father Hammett
Is the pastor
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-11-23
MANNING IGNORANT
OF False Vouchers of Equitable Pay.
ments or Plans to Keep Him Quiet.

Albany, N. Y, Nov. 22.-William S.
Manning of Albany, referred to at yes
terday's session of the insurance inves-
tigation as "Mr. Depew's rantanker-
Gus friend who gets around once a
year." and who gave out an interview
here asking Mr.. Hughes to put him on
the stand has been subpoenaed to APP
pear before the insurance committee,
tomorrow.
Mr.. Manning, this afternoon, gave out
the following statement:
"In 1858, Mr.. Nichols proposed to re-
tain me as an insurance expert. 1 was
to make arguments before committees
or others and render other legitimate
services in the interests of life insur-
ance as occasion might arise. The fee
was to be $3.50 session. accepted the
proposition and have since then held
myself in readiness to answer any call
and have from time to time furnished
Mr. Nichols with valuable information.
CONTINUED on Page Five.)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-11-23
CHARLES r. LiBBEY
Well-known Resident of Newport Dies
at the Age Of 70 Years.

Ntwport. Me, Nov. 22.-Charles F..
Lbbey of this town, died suddenly. late
Tuesday evening. at the home of Mrs.
r. H. Libbey at Hillside Farm. The
but was able to be up and about the
house during the greater part of the
day. He was sitting in a chair when
he was very suddenly taken worse and
expired Immediately. The deceased was
73 Years of age and up to within several
years ago made his home at East
Newport. He came here several years
ago to make his home at Hillside Farm
One brother. Hon. Samuel Libbey OF
OrOno, survives. The date of the
funeral has not yet been announced.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-11-23
BAIL FIXED IN THE sum OF $4,000.
No Defense Offered at Hearing at
Fort Fairfield===Friend Are En-
deav0ring to Secure Bail.

Or. J. c. billing testified that the
girl showed unmistakable signs of
strychnine poisoning.
Dr. A. ID. Sawyer of Fort Fairfield,
who performed the autopsy, testified
that he sent the stomach, liver and
kidneys to Prof. J. C. Robinson at
Bowdoin College and received a report
from him that they contained consider
able quantities of strychnine.
After hearing the testimony, which
was of comparatively little Importance,
of several other witnesses, Judge Fes-
scnGen retired to consider a number
of law points, counsel for Mrs. Barnes
stating that no defence would be
offered.
Upon his return to the bench, Judge
Fessenden announced that he had
found probable cause and held the
prisoner in $4,000 for the criminal
court.
Mrs. Barnes accepted the decision of
the court with great GOODNESS, and her
friends Immediately began Il search for
bail. At a late hour, tonight, it was
expected that she would be released,
tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-11-23
CUT IN MccURDYS SALARY
Accepted by Mutual Trustees-Further
Reductions are Booked.

New York, Nov. 22.-At the regular
meeting of the trustees Of the Mutual
Life Insurance Co., today, the offer OF
President Richard A. McCurdy to have
his salary reduced from S150,00O to $75,-
900 was accepted and further reduc-
tons were made amounting altogether
to $4,000. The names of the officials
affected were not made public.
1t was also stated that it was decid-
ed to place all general agents on a sal
ary instead Of a commission basis.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-11-23
THE NATIONAL GRANGE
Meet in Atlantic City and Elect Off
GERS For Year.

Atlantic City. N. j., Nov. 22.-The
National Grange. Patrons of Husband
nv. today, elected the following officers
National Master-Former Governor
n. ]. Bachelor of New Hampshire.
National Lecturer-George w. F.
Gaunt, New Jersey.
Overseer-.T. c. Atkinson, West Vir-
ginia.
Steward-J. A. Newcomb. Colorado.
Assistant Stewards. E. Merchant,
Rhode Island.
Chaplain-W. X. Thompson, South
Carolina.
Treasurer-Mrs. Mcdowell. New
York.
Secretary-C. NJ. Freeman. Ohio.
Gatekeepers-S. r. Powers. Wiscon-
sin. Ceres. Mrs. Laid. Massachusetts,;
Flora. Mrs. Horton, Michigan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-11-23
DIPLOMATS RECEIVED
At Reception in Copenhagen by King
Haakon VII and Queen Maud.

Copenhagen, Nov. 22.-King Haakon
VII and Queen Maud held a reception
Of the diplomatic corps. today. The new
King asked the American minister,
Thomas J. O'Brien, to convey his
warmest greetings and thanks to Pres
ident Roosevelt and the American gov
eminent for the Presidents recent kind
message.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-11-23

Frank Vochia was arrested. Wednesday,
at Chicago. on suspicion of being the muir
derer of Miss Maude Reese. the stenog-
rapher who was killed. Tuesday night. by
n burglar whom she found in her apart
mcnts Vochla had several fresh cuts on
the head and this led to his arrest. as the
murderer of Miss Reese dashed through
a window in making his escape. Later in
the day Vochla proved an alini and was
released.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-11-23
SAILOR WASHED OVERHEARD
From British Steamer Balmoral-Puti
in at Ferroi Seriously Damaged.

Ferrol, Spain, Nov. 22.-The British
steamer Balmoral, from Calcutta for
London put in here seriously damaged
by a storm. One of her crew was car
ried overheard by a huge wave.
The Italian torpedo boat Sagitario
has also put in here badly damaged.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-11-23
New Appointment at Honolulu.

has appointed E. c. Peters, attorney
General Vice Lorin Andrews, resigned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-11-23
Boston Forecast.

Boston, Nov 22.-Forecast for Bos-
ton and vicinity: Fair, Thursday and
Friday; seasonabIe temperature;
southerly to westerly winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-11-23
FAIR, TODAY AND FRIDAY.

Washington, Nov. 22-Forecast for
New England: Fair, Thursday and
Friday; fresh southwest winds.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-09-28

Among tn cuirus hyways Or social
history and hou.,h"ld custom. says the
London Globe, 4. that which IL concern
cd with the mole ~ announcing that
dinner or any other meal il az shortly
will be ready The dinner bell IL, at
course. the oldest ~ these modes. In
mCIiaeval times thc monastery or con
vent bell rang out on the qaici country
air many times IN the course of the
day and night. aud on" of III" many
summOnses was that which drew them
TO the rcfectory And In later ages
there arr frequent illusions IN lltsfa.
turc which show that the bell method
was stlil IN constant favor uotwith'
standing thc customary use OF other
modes OF summons
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-09-28
A CAUTIOUS ELEPHANT.
The SaEacity Dispir yed ny the AMI
aGi when Near QuIc,,sauG.

AAAA " nfh Nessf QulN .NsAuH.
One elephant which an officer " TIE
Royal artillery lent TO assist Ia cN'r
eating some camels which were hes.
engu.fcd in the quicESGnds showed %.
amount OF sagacity which was positive.
~ marvellous. II was with the utmost
difficulty that we could get him 20 -
near enough to attach Il drag rope -
one camel I wanted 10 rescue. In spite
Of our rc'ag about fifty yards from thr
bank of The river. he evirccd the great
est any.pty. while his movements were
made With extreme caution.
Dr'p!tc coaXing, persuasive remon.
STRANGE and at hast n shower ~ heavy
blows dealt upon his head Ivy the cSas'
pcraIcd mahout, this elephant stub
boraiy refused 20 30 where he was
wanted, hut with his trunk showed out
in front oc him kept feeling his way
with his ponderous feet placing them
before him slowly, deliberately aud me
thodicaly. treading all the while with
the ve,vety sOftness OF cat and tax.
Ing ouly one step at time, Then SUD
denly hc would break out into sup
pressed kind OF shrek and retreat
backward In great haste.
When the animal had nearly complet-
ell circuit Of the ground with the
same caution and elaboration, he ad-
vanced TO within ten yarls OF the poor
camel. but not another inch would he
move though several meu were walk
ing between him and the camel with
out any signs Of the ground giving
way.-"The Camel" Major A. @. Leon
ard.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-09-28
vrWs OF CITY AND
nv COUNTY CONDENSED

r,,, George NJ Lynch and Major W.
r,o,t have gone to Lake City, where
= t' S,re been assigned positions on
W., Wv faculty Of the University OF fIo"'
'n' There are no more competent in
., ,,,or, in the State than these gem
' ',,.,,.o who so successfully filled posi-
w" W.. an the faculty OF East Florida
s - for many years. The faml-
~, -, Messrs. Lynch and Floyd will
~ ,,.u here for the present. which will
risss,ng information 10 their nu-
rerous friends.
WI. Carter of Tampa, one OF the
,,.airo contractors Of the South Flor
-. ,;tv has returned to his home,
.na, hripf visit to HE family here.
n, Carer has the contract for the
.,s,,ion Of the immense buildings OF
,ss Florida State Fair, and 10 employ
inc large force Of carpenters and
o,ps, workmen on the same. The
b,ilJinVs are progressing nicely, and
will be ready in ample time for the
oneninp Of the greatest State Fair the
south has ever seen, on November 10,
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-09-28
A, ID,.re.,Inn ErperimeMt.

A vessel containing certain white
powder IL placed upon the table, when
the operator advances, waving his
wand and uttering some magic words
coined by himself. when, 10, Of a sud.
dcn the room In lighted up with q bril-
liant light SD effulgent that II dims the
eyes Of the spectators. The secret Is
this: The powder IL composed OF equal
weights Of loaf sugar and chlorate OF
potash, separately reduced TO nne pow
der and then well mixed together. This
Is placed in Il cup. and when the pow
der IL touched with the least drop OF
sulphurlc acid II will instantly burst
into fame The end OF the glass rod
should br dipped IN the acid Immediate
ly before use
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-09-28
NOZLEY'S LEMON ELIXIR.
LoCHLOOSA NOTES.
School Will Open Monday With Good
Prospects-Other News.

Lochloosa. Sept, 81 The Lochloosa
school will open Monday, Oct, End. IL
is expected TO open with a very good
attendance.
Clyde G. Axline Of Gross Greek was
over in his napths launch Saturday.
Mr.. AXline has a large orange grove.
A nice time WAS reported by those
who attended the ice cream supper
given at Port Arthur last Friday night.
John Pearson Of Jacksonville 10 Wis
iting relatives here for few days
F. T. Buchanan returned home from
visit to relatives at Hawthorn Sat-
urday
Chandler Murdoch Of Lakeland Is
visiting relatives here lie came Sat-
urday and left yesterday for Waldo,
but will return today.
C.V. Fowler is visiting his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs j. r. Tompkins Of this
place, and will return soon. He IL
from Lennon.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-09-28
THREE JURORS CURED

or Cholera Morbus With One Small
Bottle of Chan1berlain's Collie, Chol'
era and Diarrhoea Remedy.
Mr.. Il. W. Fowler Of HiRhtower, Ala,
relates an experience he had while
serving on a petit jury in a murder
case at Edwardsville, county seat OF
Clebourne county, Alsbams. He says
while there ate some fresh meat
and some souse meat and II gave me
cholera morbus in very severe form
| was never more sick in my life aud
sent to the drug store for certain
CHOLERA mixture, but the druggist sent
me a bottle Of Chamberlain Collie
Cholera and Diarrhora Remedy in.
stead, saying that he had what ] sent
for, but that this medicine was 90 much
better he would rather send IL TO me
in the fl | was in. took one dose OF
il and was better in five minutes The
second dose cured me entirely. Two
fellow Jurors we're afflicted IN the same
manner and one small bottle cured the
three OF US" For sale by all druggists
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-09-28
lata QsateH

AZ one tine there NAs much con-
mcrriAi and sOciA iutercOurse bctWesh
ireland and spain Galway aud Wa
,erf0rd were the chief Irish pOrts go
Raerd IN thls trsds To this daJ th"
spanish typo Of bssuU 10 dlsoernie's
AmonE the GALWAY girls Probably M
most fsmoas result % the bleDdinR Of
Soc nish ant Irsh blonA was ths ae-
trees ana dancer Lola hOntsa Her
tue name was Marie Dolesss Elisa 70
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snSaarcha e. well a. poVuiaF sud-
sness and VAS f9r q year a. 80 prAeu
enIly the ruler u Rsvaris until Fsvo-
lutiaa eompefie.i hrf - Gee