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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-27
For E|bridge D. Merrill Of
Bethel Living Long.
Bullet Wound, Inflicted After
Trying to XIII wife,
Will Probably Result FataIIy---Wifs and
Son Escaped Uninjured.

Lewiston, Me-. June &C. Elbridge D.
Merrill, aged about So, who was brought
from Bethel to the Central Maine Cen
eral hospital. last night, with a bullet
wound in his head, said to have been
self-inflicted, was in comfortable con-
dition, today. A physician at the hos
pital stated that his chance for recov-
cry was slim one. An operation was
performed and the splintered bond re-
moved. The wound was caused by a "A
calibre bullet, which entered near the
top Of the head on the right side and
came out Of the forehead. 1t is alleged
Merrill had trouble with his wife and
fired one shot which did not hit her.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-27
STATE BANK SUPERVISORS
Arriving at Portland for Meeting of
National citation.

Portland, Me. June 2G.-Members of the
National Association OF the Supervisors
of State Banks began to arrive. tonight.
for the fourth annual convention OF the as
sociation which will begin. tomorrow. and
continue during Wednesday and Thurs
day. with public meetings daily at which
some OF the leading bankers OF the coun-
try as well rs men of national reputa
ton will deliver addresses.
About 4 dozen members reached this
city. this evening. including President
Geo Geo. +; ri hendali OF Harftord. Conn. , Sec
Wis. and +. +. Timberlake. Augusta Me,
chairman of the executive committee. The
convention will open at 10 \. NJ, with
addresses of welcome by Gov VIM. T..
Cobb and Mayor j. +. Baxter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-27
Bates COLLEGE.
Sophomore Champion De-
bate Monday Afternoon.
Junior Exhibition Greatly Enjoy.
ed in the Evening.
Class Day Exercises and Commencement
Concert, Today.

Lewiston. Me-. June 2G-(SpeciaD.-
Inc H"phoinore champion debate held
by the class of 1907 in the Main street
Free Baptist church, this afternoon,
passed Off most successfully. Owing to
the pouring rain the audience was
small. but the eXcellance of the debate
was unimpaired by the weather.
The question for debate and the
speakers We're as follows: "Resolved.
That the Success of Japan in the Pres
ent RussO-Japanese War Would Be for
the Best Interests of civilization" At
firmative. Messrs. Hoyt, Pendleton
Negative, Messrs. Aldrich. Davis, Fos-
ter. Prayer was offered by Pres. Chase
and the Judges were Henry w. Cakes,
Cecil +. Lowell. William r. Shelton.
The debate was individual and the
excellence of each made the choice of
the judges difficult The winner of the
debate will be announced, tomorrow, at
the Commencement exercises.
The Junior exhibition WAS held in the
Main street church. The speakers are
as follows in the order &C speaking:
Miss NJ. Young, Mahoney, Miss Kabat-
chnick, Salley (eXcused) Miss Rand.
+. l.. Thurston, Miss Shaw, Bonney,
Miss Osgood, Perry, Miss Davis, Cum
nngs. Music was furnished by Plum
mer's orchestra.
The judges We're Hon. F. NJ. Drew,
Rev. F.. Nj. Preble and Prof. f. c..
Hayes.
,ny,t n.
morrow includes the Class day exerci $
es of the class of 1908, in the college
chapel at 2.30 p. NJ.
The Commencement concert in City
hall, s p. NJ.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-27
Conditions and General Forecast.

Washington, June 2G.-The dis'u.u-
ance noted, Sunday night. over nol'n-
ern Lake Erie has moved eastward 70
the New England coast and is CLOSELY
followed by a high area with ihue'
lower temperature. There were SHOW
ers and thunder storms in the "iiouie'
Atlantic states and New Ehs.ah.'
Temperatures have fallen decideuis ~.
New England and the north portio!i Vi
the middle Atlantic states. the Wins
along the New England and middie
lantic coast will be fresh north "
northeast.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-27
Junior Glass Day Exercises
Reception by A|unnae
Dedication Of Foss Hall, Handsome
Gift Of Mrs. Eliza Dexter.

land ideas. and for this reason the at
'nosphere of refinement and culture
which the college element supplies is of
special value to the city.
This gift, as has been said, marks
with greater significance the fact that
women here at Colby are to receive
equal opportunities with men for fit
ting themselves for the duties to which
the present tendencies of our time will
lead them.
Therefore l want to express to you,
Mrs. Dexter, the giver of the building,
for and in behalf of the people of the
city, our thanks for the honor con-
ferred upon the city in placing in our
borders this building dedicated to the
use of those who may come here in
all the years to come. to gain such
knowledge and training as will make
them better women and more useful to
the world and the generation in which
they live: and so far as we may be
able, we will make its environment
such as to aid in the great purpose for
which the building is given.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-27

Waterville, Me-, June 26-(SpeciaD.-
ening of tho Colby Commencement
should be attended with Indictment
weather, but the students and friends
Of the college settled down to make the
best of it when it was discovered that
"Od Prob" was adverse to letting the
exercises proceed under more favorable
auspices.
large number of alumni and alum
nae arrived during the day and at 2
o'clock in the afternoon the exercises
opened with the dedication exercises in
Foss hail.
The Invocation was offered by Rev
George Bruce Nicholson. rector of st
Marks Episcopal church of Watervilla
The address of the afternoon was de-
hvered by DIR. William II. Snyder OF
Worcester, Mass. The speaker made 4
remarkable address and that one that
WAS received with great appreciation.
Mr.. Puiinton the contractor, present
ed keys of the building to the donor.
Mrs. Dexter. who spoke 4 few words to
tine assembled friends Of the college.
Mrs. Dexter told how she had worked
and how she had lived to see the full
tilment of her wishes although she had
never expected to live to see it. She
said that her gift was for the girls Of
hrr native state in order to procure Il
better aducatiOn than she was able to
obtain. Mr.. Dexter then spoke and
reiterated the statement Cf Mrs. DcX-
ter Of their pleasure in being able to
make the gift.
Judge Percival Bonrey in fitting
words accepted the keys in the name
of the trustees of the college.
Mayor Purnton then spoke in behalf
of the city and his address follows:
MIR. PRESIDENT and friends of Colby
College:
| should not be performing my fun
official duty if on this occasion l did
not speak Il few words 81 appreciation
uf the gift of the building which we
dedicate today. 1t is n gift to the col
lcre but it is located in our beautiful
city and it is of The benefits coming
to the city that I wish to speak.
From our early history as town
and city the college has had a large in
.lucnce in giving to the city its prcscn;
high regard for thu principles which
make for good citizenship and high
moral purpose. In the carly days tn
teachers and officers of the college with
their families had 4 large part in shap-
I'M; the policy of the Town iii its mater
Ill afflirS as well as in IT'S educational
and religious interests. This influence
has always been exercised towards n
higher standard of citizenship with 4
constant regard for the moral condition
Of the city.
The records of the municipality dur
ing its whole history up to the pres
ent time almost continuously bear the
names of those who were the founders
~"f the college and identified with IT'S
interests, and our religious, charitable
and social organizations have been pro-
NOTED and largely sustained by IN" men
and women connected with the college
and Institute.
These later years have seen re-
markao ole growth in the city and an adj
dition to our population OF people Oh
many different nationalities who nave
brought with them customs and haotS
somewhat different from our New Eng
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-27

In the Bath municipal court. Monday,
Alfred Hill, Swede. aged IS years. was
bound over in sum of 500 to appear at
the August term. supreme court. for as
sault and battery upon Gilbert Edgecomh
Of Topsham. Edgecomb claimed that he
was cut on the wrist. Saturday night, by
Hill during q squabble as they were re-
turning from Merrymeeting park. and he
was cOrrobOrated by Robert ]. White
who was present. Hill denied that he
had a knife and alleged that he was at
tackled by the Edgecomb boy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-27
MerrilPs Condition Is Critical.

Lewiston, Me-, June PIE. d. Mer-
rilPs condition, as the result af his at
tempted suicide, remains very critical
AT an early hour this morning, it was
said by attendants ut the hospital that
there is no hope for his recovery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-27
COUNSEL ENGAGED.
Attempt to Be Made to Recover Misap
propriated Equitable Funds.

New York. June 26-As chairman OF the
Equitable Life Assurance SOciety's board
of directors. Paul Morton has begun ie-
gal proceedings to recover money alleged
wrOngfully to have been taken from the
Society. and he also has cut Off certain
perQuisites in the society.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-27

At meeting off the citizens Of Carl
bou held at the office Of Z. a; Holmes
Friday night. the Caribou board OF Trad.
officers: p. s. Gould. president: Z. F.
Thomas, VI. c. spaulding, H. E. Jones
vice presidents; Geo. w. Irving. secretary
John P. DonWorth. treasurer TcaG, 2; =
TAYLOR /, I Pendell. P. L. Hardison, F,
l. Oak, E. A. Holmes. board OF mana
gers. .
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-27
The First Bottle of 81. F."
Worked Wonders

Mrs. G. S. Bulge, Of Lee, Me-, BOX
g. writes, on February 20, 1904
Dear Sirs:-
| have suffered with stomach trouble
for years and have tried several KINDS
of medicine, but never found anything
that did much good until | tired l..
F. Bitters. l cannot begin to tell you
the good l received from the use OF
one bottle. r r.
1t is easy to win your faith in Il. r.
Atwood's Bitters after the first bottle.
If sick, why not get we'll? Commence
TODAY. Try Il. F." All stores have It.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-27
FAIR WEATHER.

Washington. June 2G.-Forecast TOT
Tuesday and "Wednesday for New Eng
land: Fair, Tuesday. wednesday,
fair and warmer in the interior; fresh
north to northeast winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-27
Killed by the Bar Harbor Express.

l9iddeford, Me, June 26-Peter Plante,
while walking on the railroad tracks OF
the Boston & Maine railroad near this
CITY. today, was struck and instantly kill
ed by the Ear Harbor express. lie was
e, years old.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-27
Boston Forecast.

Boston, June 26.-Local forecast 1or
Boston and vicinity: Fair ana cool'
Tuesday and Wednesday,; light nortn
to east winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-27
PORTLAND SCHOOL
Will Be Under Supervision of VIM. II.
Brownson Elected Last Night.

Portland. Me, June 26-Wiliam II.
Brownson was elected superinte ndent of
public schools of Portland. tonight. to
succeed o. NJ. Lord. deceased. MIR.
Brownson is a native of Norridgewock. n
graduate of Colby college in the class Of
1877 and has been connected with the
Portland Advertiser in an editorial ca
pacity since 1878. He has been a member
of the Portland school board for IA years,
and Is president of the board of trustees
of the Main. School for Deaf.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-27
If You Do Your Own

Shoe repairing. you will find good as
sortment of taps, heels. nails, cemchts
and findings ut
G. 8. YORK'S SHOE STORE.
20 Water Ct Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-27

John Spencer. aged 80. fell through a
scuttle into the basement of the Auburn
City farm barn. Monday and was prob
ably fatally injured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-27

Mrs. Roosevelt at Oyster Bay.
Oyster Bay, June 26.-Mrs. Roose-
welt, accompanied by a maid. arrived
here, this evening.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-02-07
PEND1ETON, OREGON, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY I, 1905.

They have said to the reclamation
department: Stay out of oregon. We
will have none of your money expend-
ed in this state. We are satisfied to
enlarge and strengthen private rights
and draw revenue from the people
by selling the people, the peoples
water
This is not the last of the matter
The people are in favor of just ir-
rigation law, regulating the distribu-
ton of water, and organizing the ir-
rigation code. Had 10 members from
Eastern oregon Joined together and
fought an open, fearless, brave fight
for this measure, it would have be-
come a law. The members from the
arid counties, by their lethargy, or
their covert opposition, have killed
the measure. DR.. Cole. who cham
pioned the bill in the house, has made
gallant fight and deserves the ut
most credit.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-02-07
Czar Discovers a Plot

Berlin, Feb THE Tageblatt re-
ports that plot against the czar's
life was discovered by Emperor Mich
olas himself. His majesty was walk
ing through the corridors at Tzarkoe
Selo yesterday when he noticed a
letter addressed to himself lying on
the floor. He picked 1t up and found
1t contained an announcement tha'
IL men had sworn to kill him in re-
venge for the st. Petersburg massa- :
ere of January %. The letter caus-
ed excitement throughout the palace
and elaborate precautions were inn
mediately taken to protect the czar
who has not left the palace since.
The same paper announces that
more fighting has occurred at War
saw between troops and strikers, IN
which several were killed and many
wounded.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-02-07
Emnloyers VIII Meet.

st. Petersburg, Feb. AT a meet
ing of manufacturers 1t was agreed
that groups of employers should hold
meetings to determine what needs of
the workmen they could satisfy i'm
mediately, without waiting for legis-
lation.
1t is reported the situation at Tiff
lis and Batoum is decidedly worse.
At Tiflis several have been killed and
wounded in a clash with the police.
Trepoff today summoned the prin-
cipals of the various colleges and or
dered them to reopen, and announc-
ing that any student attempting TO
prevent such a reopening would be
banished. Prince Gargarin replied il
is useless to reopen the colleges un-
less Trepoff guarantees freedom from
police interference and concede them
self-government.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-02-07

Auburn, Cal, Feb. 1.-THE opening
statements in the trial of Adolph
Weber on the charge of numbering
his mother began this morning.
Attorney General Webb opened for
the state and said the evidence would
be wholly circumstantial, but that
all links would connect Weber with
the crime. The fact that he would
be sole heir to $4,000 is given as a
motive.
Weber's demeanor before and after
the crime, his cold and unaffected
manner after the fire, when he saw
the bodies taken from the burning
house, the finding of a blood-stained
pistol with five empty chambers in
the Weber barn, comparison of the
bullets used in that pistol with the
bullets taken from the bodies of the
dead, and young Weber's threat
against his aunt were dwelt upon.
Webb also stated the prosecution
would entirely disprove Weber's state
ment of the route taken by him on
leaving home the night of the fire,
by more than one witness.
The prosecution would prove the
defendant was seen in the American
hotel wash-room few minutes later
washing his hands, and that the wa
ter left was bloody.
L. F. Warner, the county surveyor.
was the first witness called. and
identified maps of the Weber prem
ises.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-02-07

Salem, Feb. 7,-(Special. House
bill No. 81, the proposed irrigation
law, fathered by Cole. of Umatilla,
has received its death blow. The
knell will be rung in the house this
afternoon, when the irrigation COM
mittee reports adversely.
The decision to report adversely
was reached last night by the irriga-
tion committee of both houses, sit
ting Jointly, after a discussion of the
proposition for two hours No vote
was taken, the sentiment of the mem
bers against the bill being unanimous.
Following this decision, Represen-
tative Cole wired John T. Whistler,
the head of the government reclama-
tion service in oregon. to come TO
Salem at once. II has been decided
that instead of codifylng the laws on
the subject, IA short. plainly worded
bill VIII be introduced, aiding the
service in every way desirable in its
work. 1t will be done In order tc
grant the reclamation service such
aid as it asks that Mr.. Whistler was
sent for.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-02-07

Tonight the annual meeting of the
Commercial association will be held,
and officers for the coming year elect
ed. AS that body has more than
trebled its membership during the
past year, the meeting promises to
be well attended, and considerable
interest manifested in the election of
officers. The officers during the past
year have been: President, ]. A.
Borie; secretary, j. F, Robinson, and
treasurer. F, W, Vincent.
There are % applicants for MEM
bership tonight, as follows; w. H.
Mccormack, Tracey Baker, Lee d.
Drake, A. B. McCarty, Bert McCarty,
q. r. Gregg. J. H. Messenger, Fred
erick Nolf. L. X. Kerbaugh, F. G.
Mitchell. D. NJ. Mclaughlin, NJ. H.
McMinn, b. F. Nicholas, w. L. Ste
phens, j. d. Beaumell. F. NJ. Downey,
Arthur Baker, Harry Hoag, Arnold
Scheuerman, r. A. Mullinger Elvin
S. Lampkin and D. Sawquail.
Since January l the regular initia-
tion fee has been IS, but It is thought
that the rules will be suspended to-
night and the above applicants ad-
mitted for 81 each.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-02-07
FRANK HAMILTON WANTED IN LEWISTON.

One years time in the penitentiary
is the penalty Frank Hamilton will
pay for buncoing several too accom-
modating Pendleton business men out
of $40 each. This afternoon Hamil-
ton pleaded guilty to the charge of
obtaining money under false preten-
ses, and was sentenced by Judge Ell
lis to serve one year in prison He
will in all probability be taken TO Sa-
lem tomorrow by Sheriff Taylor.
The publicity that Frank Hamil-
ton, the $40 check passer has receiv-
ed since his arrest Saturday night
has been a bad thing for that gentle
man. This morning Marshal Carney
received a telephone message from
the chief of police at Lewiston. Ida
no. stating that should Hamilton not
be held here the authorities of that
place would like to secure him. He
is said to be wanted in Lewiston for
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-02-07

committing crime very similar to
the one for which he is under arrest
here. though particulars Of his trans
action there are lacking.
This afternoon complaint was
filed in the circuit court against HAM
ilton by Deputy District Attorney COL
lier, and he will be arraigned soon,
When seen this morning at the
county Jail Hamilton, who is sharp
faced. smooth-shaven and sandy COM
plexioned, was very wary of talking
too much, and would say little re-
garding his previous whereabouts
except that he came from Texas.
When casually asked If he had ever
been in Idaho. he replied in the neg
ative.
SO far no trace has been found of
Moss. the forging baker who cashed
the five forged checks on Hohbach
Bros. Saturday night.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-02-07
GRADUATE FROM sTH GRADE,
three Pupils Representing Six
Districts.

The following is the list of the pu-
pills who succeeded in passing the
eighth grade examinations which
were held in this county from Janu-
ary is TO 20:
District 81, Milton; Elma Schmidt,
Grace Young, Constance Hastings,
Frank Shields, Nellie Bowman, Lu-
cille Bennett, Fannie Wilcox, Alice
Mclean, Matte Mccoy, Bessie Wilk-
insou, Dennis Groom and Leon Web
ster.
District 81, South Fork Walla
Walla river; Fannie Robinson.
District 81, near Pilot Rock Lewis
Gilliland, Todd Gilliland and Hope
Haney.
District 70, Fruitvale; Paul Clan
cey.
District 10. Ferndale; Ethel Lind
ley, Wilbur Prichett, Roy Mason,
Anna Camp and Martin Harrah.
District 80, north of Milton; George
Sheard.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-02-07
Killing at Distant Points.

Warsaw, Feb. As a result of eff
forts to open the bakeries and other
establishments today several were
killed and many arrested.
The peasants are afraid to bring in
produce, and the prices OF provisions
have gone up,
A report from Radon states that
90 workmen We're killed and wound
ed in conflicts with troops today. Al
Skarzyayko "a We're killed and ~
wounded. Troops have been sent to
Kutno. where serious disorders are
reported.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-02-07
or of Finland.

St Petersburg, Feb. THE at
tempt to turn the Japanese left flank
initiated by Kuropatkin January 25'
is now definitely regarded as fail
ure. 1t is stated on reliable au-
thority that Kuropatkin has request
ed $4,000 reinforcements immediate
ly.
Authorities are considering, how
ever. some transport difficulties to
get this number of troops to Mukden.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-02-07
government TO STUDY UMAT|LLA SOIL

The reclamation department of the
United States government is interest
ed in examining the soil of Umatilla
county, and will this spring send
soil expert from Washington, d. c.,
to study various subjects relative to
the production of crops by irrigation,
winter irrigation being one of the
principal features to be thoroughly
investigated,
This work will be preliminary to
other extensive surveys of streams
and soil, that will probably be made
later by the reclamation depart
ment.
Judge Lowell has been in commu-
nication with Senators Fulton and
Mitchell on the subject and has just
received the following encouraging
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-02-07

letter from Senator Fulton:
Washington, ID. c., Feb. 2, 1905.
Hon. stephen A. Lowell, Pendletoh,
oregon.
My Dear Judge Lowell;-I had an
interview with Mr.. Walcott, director
of the geological survey, about send
ing an expert to examine into the
question of winter irrigation on the
Umatilla river. Mr.. Walcott states
that one of the soil men of the recla-
nation service has already visited
that locality, and that quite early in
the spring they expect to send Thos,
II. Means to visit the locality and
make further Investigations. will
endeavor to have Mr.. Means sent at
the earliest possible date.
Sincerely yours.
! C. w. FULTON.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-02-07

Philadelphia. Feb. "A. j. Cas-
satt. president of the Pennsylvania
railroad, in an interview on interstate
commerce legislation, says that the
management of the Pennsylvania Co.
had for several years recognized the
reasonableness of legal legislation
providing for government regulation
of rates under proper Safeguards to
the owners of railway properties.
He believed there was now a gem
eral disposition to acquiesce in proper
legislation on this subject. Mr.. Cas-
satt said the question Of preventing
determinations of preferences be-
tween shippers by the payment of
rebates, or by any other device,
seemed to be confounded in the minds
of the public with that of govern
mental regulation of rates.
Determinations were already dealt
with by the federal statute known as
the Elkins act, passed in 1908, he
said in as effective a way as 1t Is
possible In any Legislative enactment,
unless perhaps In the case of private
car lines, where further legislation
might possibly be needed to bring
them under the provisions of the Ell
kins act, and that this would be met
by the Overstreet bill. which is now
pending in congress.