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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-31
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

The Persian grand viZier whose ultra
reactionism made him very unpopular
has been dismissed. He opposed the
granting of reforms which resulted in
popular demands for his dismissal.
Providence Typographical Union No
% has adopted resolutions cOndemning
the failure Of the Rhode Island General
Assembly to act on a petition presented
by the union asking for the legal estab-
lishment of the eight-hour day for all
state employees. The union holds the
party in power responsible for the inac-
ton and calls laboring men to vote
against it's nominees at the coming gen
eral election as n rebuke to the indi1er-
ence to labor interests.
Prof John Bassett Moore arrived at
New York Monday from San Juan. Porto
Rico, on the steamship Philadelphia.
Prof. Moore was member of a yachting
party which sailed from New York on the
yacht Wakiva to attend the Pan-Ameri-
can Congress at Rio Janeiro. Head winds
and stormy weather delayed the yacht
and as NJ. H. Dodge, who chartered the
Wakiva, was unable to procure another
vessel, the trip to Rio was abandoned
The remainder OIL tHc party dic otih
cruising i'm West Indian waters.
The body of n child clad in blue bath
ing suit floating in the water about two
miles outside Nantucket, Mass. harbor.
was reported Monday by the steam yacht
Viola, belonging to Willis Sharpe Kilmer
of New York. 1t was thought the body
may have been that of Edna Thomas the
12-year-old daughter of William H. Thorn
as, who was drowned Saturday off the
Gifts in Newport, II. l.. but inquiries
there showed that the chld's body seen
floating off Nantucket harbor could not
have been that of Edna Thomas. Her
body has been recovered.
An attempt was made Sunday night
near Charleroi. Belgium. to wreck the
northern express from Paris. a rail was
removed, the engine and tender were
ditched and the engineer and fireman
were killed. The cars. however, remain
ed on the tracks and the passengers were
uniniurad. 1t is reported that Russian
aeitators were responsible for the attempt
to wreck the express, owing to their eX-
pectation that Grand Duke Vladimir was
proceeding to st. Petersburg on that
train. The railway officials say the grand
dixie was not on the train. They nave
M trace of the men who committed the
outrage. A dynamite cartridge is said 10
have been used for the purpose OF re-
the rail.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-31
eELcHER sURRENDERs HIMSELF.
A Dozen indictments Returned Against
Former Mayor Of Paterson.

Paterson, N. J., July 30.-A dozen in
dictments have been found against Will
liam II. Belcher, former mayor of this
city, who last night returned and sur
rendered himself TO David Morris,
night warden of the county Jail On
these indictments he is accused of en-
bezzling about S15O,00O The Manche3-
ter Building G. Loan Association. of
which he was president, was forced to
go into bankruptcy.
Belcher had been missing since Aug.
l, 1905. He said that he had been fore
ed by poverty to give himself up.
Mayor Belcher said that he went to
Bartlett, N. H., to recover from rheu-
matism and stayed there for 4 time
under an assumed name. Il have been
in Boston and the White Mountains"
he said. "Only once have l left tine
country for a short trip to Canada. l
have been in pretty nearly every state
in the union since l went away. have
not seen face I knew since l left
Paterson. / am glad to be here al
though l am a prisoner"
What have you done with the mon
ey you got?" he was asked.
That is the object of which / am
not willing to speak at this time" re-
piled Belcher. IF 100000 is gone.
someone else must have got it and
blamed 1t on me. but l shall implicate
no one in what l did. l shall stand
alone. The stories that l am going t.
implicata several officers in the city
government are false.
There were many times when
was absent when l would have vel
coined arrest"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-31

The youngest daughter of King Ed
ward has now taken her place among
the crowned queens of Europe. and to
the princess of Wales she confided her
delight that such a ceremony only oc-
ours once in lifetime. Queen Maud
is not shy, as the kings daughters go,
but she is more shy than most women,
and for months the thought of the or
deal weighed upon her mind and de-
pressed her spirits. From the first she
fatty refused to walk from the palace
to the cathedral at Trondhjem, as had
been the proposal. and she even insisted
upon using a closed carriage. But
Norway has not resented the modesty
OF it's queen. On the contrary, Queen
Maud, when she overcomes the desire
to cfface herself that was the result Of
her life as the wife of younger son
in Denmark. will grow into as sweet
and gracious and well loved SOW
ereign as is Queen Alexandra, her
mother.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-31
ThaW's Wife and Mother
Visit Him at Tombs.
Mrs. Harry <. Sends Hurry Call
to Counsel and Detective.
Detective 0'Mara HustIes Younger Mrs.
ThaW Into Cab and Sends Her Home.

New York, July 30.-A report that
Mrs. William Thaw, mother of Harry
X. Thaw, had suffered nervous
breakdown as a result of her sons re-
fusal to be guided by her advice in ar
ranging for his defence, was set at
rest today when Mrs. Thaw went to
the prison to see her son. She appear
ed to be in better health than at any
time since her return from Europe.
The prisoners wife and his attorneys
also called upon him today.
While Mrs William Thaw was still
in conference with her son, Mrs. Harry
h. Thaw came hurrying to the war
den's office from ThaW's cell She was
evidently greatly disturbed and asked
the warden to make an exception to
the prison rules and allow her to use
the prison telephone to call up Clifford
w. Hartridge, Thaw's counsel, and his
detective. Roger O'Mara. She declared
that the matter was very urgent and
the warden consented. Both men re-
sponded promptly and had interviews
with Harry Thaw at his cell before
Mrs. William Thaw left the prison.
When the elder Mrs Thaw came down
| to the warden'S Office there were traces
of tears on her face and she seemed agi-
tated. She did not speak to Mrs. Harry
X. Thaw as she passed her in the office
The younger Mrs. Thaw at first declar-
cd that she would remain in the Warden's
| office until after the luncheon hour at
the prison IN order to see her husband
again. but finally left the prison in COM
nlOy with Mr. IInrtri,1pe
There was an excited conversation be-
| tween Roger O'Mara and Mrs. Harry II.
| Thaw before they left the Tombs prison
| today. O'Mara and Mr.. Hartridge start
ed to leave the prison together, but
O'Mara returned to Mrs, Thaw and asked
her to go to her hotel
mo. I'm going to stay right here. -
said she. until the visitors hour comes
| this afternoon. 1 don't want to leave
with things as they are
You must CO." said D'Mara, positive
| ly. He took her arm, while she was still
; protesting. and led her to her hanson.
AS he helped her in O'Mara said to the
| driver: You take her to the Lorraine
and don't bring her back here again to-
day
1t is believed that the excitement at
| Thaw's cell today was brought about by
| a letter received by Mrs. Harry X. Thaw
| which she tool: to the cell with her.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-31
CAPT. sHIvER's STATEMENT.
Master Of Yacht Nora Tells Inspector
About the Disaster. :.

Philadelphia, July 3O.-Captain Her.
bert A. Shivers of the yacht Nora
came to this city today and made a
statement concerning the accident to
the United States inspector. He said:
II consider that this accident was
caused through the passengers being
excited and rushing to the lee side of
the vessel. The life preservers were
carried on either side of the CENTER
hoard. / had 80 oil board. When the
vessel was struck we had about 10 feet
of water under her. l do not think the
vessel struck the bar at all. Had The
passengers remained quiet this acct
dent would have been averted."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-31
LANDED IN JAIL.
Two Attempts are Made to Take Pris.
oner from the Officers.

Washington, Pa. July 3O-Dempster
was safely lodged in Jail here at 9
O'Clock Monday. The officers had an
exciting trip from Canonsburg. Two
attempts were made to take the negro
from them.
Shortly after leaving Canonsburg a
crowd Of about 20 men boarded the
trolley car and with shouts of lynch
him." "kill him." dragged the prisoner
and officers from the car.
A fierce struggle followed but the Of
f1cers succeeded in keeping possession
Of the negro and finally drove the mob
on at the points of their revolvcrs.
When Washington was reached near
1y 800 people had gathered at the
court house but the crowd was eluded
by taking the. prisoner through the
basement to the jail.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-31
BONDS HELD UP.
Secretary of Treasury Enjoined
Against Payment to Henry Clews & Co.

Washington, July Son the applica .
ton of the United States attorney for
the District of Columbia, Justice Gould
today directed that a temporary !njunc-
ton issue against the secretary of the
treasury to prevent the payment on %
slO0O bonds presented by Henry Clews x
Co. for Arson NJ. Bangs. The govern
ment represented that these bonds. which
were two years overdue, were obtained
by Henry Clews G. Co. from Arson NJ.
Bangs who, it is stated in the petition,
was in some way connected with the
transactions of John +. and William T.
Gaynor, the former of whom was con-
victed with Benz. d. Greene at Savan-
nah Ca. of conspiracy to defraud tho
government in connection with river and
harbor contracts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-31
This Week
at
BEANE'S

When we say headquarters
for beautiful local colored SOUVENIR
POST CARDS we do not tell
half the story, there IL nc
better. larger and more carefully
selected line of Souvenir Post Cards
anywhere east Of Boston, we wholesale
and retail these beautiful Cards or
send them by mail anywhere in the
United States. Prices &c. each, for
&C., CSC. per dozen. Send your orders
they will be mailed promptly.
DRUG STORE ETHICS when you
buy your medicines Of us you obey this
first law of nature-self protection.
You not only secure the needed
remedy. but you secure experience,
backed by the most approved drug
store facilities. Our experience Is
your protection. We give you Just
what the doctor orders"
No order too small none too exacting
to receive the most conscientious
treatment.
Prescriptions filled promptly and with
minute accuracy.
Our Confectionery Department con-
tains the most Delicious Assorted
Chocolates and Candy you have ever
Eaten. Everything in our Candy De-
partment is pure and wholesome We
have just received a fresh supply of
the famous Apollo" Chocolates in the
most beautiful gift packages ever
shown in this section. Prices CSC, soc,
35c, soc, 60c, and 75c. Something new,
assorted caramels each piece wrapped
with waxed paper, very delicious!
Try 10c worth. Every day in the year
We sell the best soc Chocolates in bulk
for only 39c. Every Saturday in the
year The Epicurean choice assorted
chocolates in fancy boxes only &c.
Tooth Brushes, Hair Brushes, Bath
supplies. Toilet Soaps. Gillette & Star
safety Razors and other kinds, and
every Drug Store want Drugs that
cure.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-31
TRIAL IS RESUMED.
Plaintiff in Hartje Case Tries to Prove
Where He Got Famous Letters.

Pittsburg, Pa. July 3O.-The trial of
Augustus Hartje's application for divorce
from Mrs. Mary Scott Hartje was resum-
ed today. The presence of several pri-
vate detectives gave rise to the report
that the plaintiff would attempt to prove
where he obtained the famous love letters
to Coachman Nadine, the correspondent.
The surmise was correct, as the first
witness called was John B. Staubb. a pr-
vate detective. The witness testified that
he had visited Madness room twice and
with John "A. Anderson, another detec-
tive, had broken open Madness trunk
and removed the letters. He identified
the court exhibits as the missives taken.
During Staubb's testimony Mrs. Hartje
appeared uneasy and then angry. while
her husbands manner was apparently
one of cool indifference.
Nadine came into court while the wit
ness was still on the stand. and after
listening intently to the testimony for a
time hurriedly left the court room.
Staubb was subjected to vigorous
cross examination and the relation OF the
methods and code of signals which he
and his brother detective used in procur-
ing the letters caused much amusement.
Etaubb was unable to tell what other
articles were in the trunk and several
times became badly tangled under the
fire OF cross-Questions. Detective Ander-
son was then called to the stand and cor
roborated staubb's details of the taking
of the letters.
When court adjourned a large crowd
assembled in front of the court house
Threats were made of an attack on the
detectives, Staubb and Anderson. who
testified today. and detail of city po-
lice was sent to preserve order.
It was rumored that some of the wit
nesses in the case were to be arrested
before the close of the day. When Staubb
and Anderson left the court house they
we're followed by several men who were
believed to be detectives
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-31
CIVIL SERVICE DEPUTIES.
President Roosevelt Tries An Expert
ment Regarding Appointments.

Washington, July 3O.-The announce
ment of President Roosevelt of a month
ago that he would try the experiment of
appointing deputy collectors of internal
revenue through the medium of the civil
service commission on competitive exam
nations, took form today when the COM
mittce announced that examinations
would be held at various places in North
Carolina Aug. % for clerk and Office dep
uties, store keeper guagers and division
deputy collectors.
1t is the first time in the history of
the civil service commission that raid
ing deputies must secure their appoint
irent under civil service rules. 1t is stat
ed that if the plan proves successful the
civil service rules will be applied to all
other internal revenue districts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-31
By Young Negro Desper-
ado At Canonsburg, Pa.
Mother Discovers HimAssauIting
Daughter and Murders Follow.


Canonsburg, Pa, July 3O.-Coroner w.
II. Sine and Constable John ]. Mil
Ter of Canonsbarg drove into town Mon
day with Elmer Demster. 1s-year-
old negro. who had been arrested for
the murder Of Mrs. Samuel Pierce and
two children and the shooting OF third
child Sunday evening.
Demster was taken to the Washing
ton county jail at Washington. Pa.
While no blood stains were found on
the prisoner suspicion first rested on
him Sunday night when it was said
he was the last person seen about the
house before the tragedy.
Dempster was helper on the Pierce
farm and after the departure of SAM
uel Pierce with his sister. Mrs. Fanny
Pierce. for the Canonsburg r. K. sta
ton, Demster Is said to have been at
the scene Of the tragedy looking after
the stock. He was taken from his bed
at 2 O'Clock Monday morning and pu;
through a course Of sweating which
lasted until daylight, when it is al
legged he made a complete confession
The only things missing from the
Pierce home are $12 and few cents
and the revolver with which Mrs
Pierce and her two children were MUIR
dered.
Robert Pierce. three years old. thu
only survivor of the tragedy, who was
shot through the body will be brought
to the Canonsburg General hospital II
an effort to save his life.
Many neighbors flocked to the desc
lated home Monday. Pierce, the be
reaved husband and father, is still
there. While imprecations were utter
ed against the young negro no violence
was offered to him up to the tim'
he was taken from here on the stree
car.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-31
DE LERY WANTS $27,500
Due for Helping Barton Sewel' Divorce
His First Wife.

New York, July 3O.-Barton Sewall,
vice president of the American Smelt-
ing and Refining Co, was announced
today as defendant in suit which Jo-
seph Rlasco De Lery has begun in the
supreme court. De Iery, an inventor.
claims Mr.. Sewell owes him s27.2 $50 for
services he rendered in persuading the
first Mrs. Sewell TO get a divorce with
as little publicity as possible. and with
out troubling a court to learn how
many millions Mr.. Sewell was worth.
De Lery, who is now in Maine. ac-
knowledged that Mr.. Sewell has paid
him s215O. hut seeks the other $27,250
with interest from Oct. i. 1871.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-31
KEEP YOUR HAIR CLEAN AND
YOUR HEAD COOL.

On hot and sultry days the best and
easiest way to cool your head and
clean your hair is to rub on little
Partisan Sage, the great French Hair
restorer. 1t is guaranteed to cure
Dandruff. stop falling Hair and restore
grey hair. It is a cooling, delightful
Hair dressing and is for sale and
guaranteed by Bowditch, webster &
Co. of Augusta and G. II. Beane Of
Gardiner at only so cents large
bottle. Mail orders filed. Giroux
Mfg. Co., Rochester, n. 7.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-31
POSITIVE STATEMENT
That Pres. Roosevelt Will Not Be Can
didate for Re nomination.

Peoria. ILL.,, July 30.-Another positive
announcement from President Roosevelt
that he will not be a candidate for re-
election was made today in n letter re-
ceived by Mrs. L. A. Dinney of Peoria
from Secretary William Loeb. writing for
President Roosevelt. The letter, dated
July &c. concludes:
Il would say that the President has
nothing to add to the statement issued on
the night of the election in 1904. His de-
cision as announced at that time is ir-
revccable."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-31
sANDFoRD's LATEST DEAL.
Bark Rebecca CrowelI, 500 Tons, Pur
chased by His Agents.

Bucksport, Me-, July SO.-Agents repre-
senting the Holy Ghost and Us Society
with headquarters at Shiloh, Me. were
here today and completed negotiations
with Captain Willard Dow for the pur-
chase of the bark Rebecca Crowell, SOC
tons. built at East Boston in 1873 and
now in port at Rockland. The bark, it is
said. will be the flagship of Rev. F. w
Sanford. the leader of the colony soon tic
embark for the Holy Land.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-31

frightened by dog in Farmingdale.
a crazed colt dashed into Depot square
at about p. NJ. Monday. In the
wagon were a girl and a young man.
evidently her brother. Their name Is
MCGEE and they live on Liberty street.
Just as the outfit was opposite Har-
rington's coal Office. the young man
was thrown from the buggy. He held
tne reins and was dragged some dis
lance until his efforts and the assist
ance OF bystanders brought the horse
TO stop. The young lady. although
BADLY frightened, remained in the bug
gy and was not injured. The driver
suffered severe bruises and probably
lost considerable cuticle. The harness
was more or less broken and the buggy
was badly wrecked.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-31
TWENTY-FiFTH ANNIVERSARY.
UniversaIist National Summer Meet
ings Begin at Old Orchard.

Old Orchard, Me, July 3O.-The 18th an
niversary of the Univorsalist national
summer meetings opened this evening at
the campground at Ferry Beach park,
with large attendance. Rev. Q. H.
is president of the association, and Rev.
Harry ]. Garfield of Woodstock, Vt. is
secretary. The meetings will continue
until August r.
The speaker tonight was Rev. c. FL
wood Nash of Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-31
THE NEGRo's CONFESSION.
Killed Family After Mother Tried to
Protect Little Daughter.

Canonsburg. Pa, July 3O.-According
to the story told in his confession
young Dempster attempted an assault
on the 4-year-old daughter after the
departure of Mr. Pearce but was frus-
trated by the mother. who went to a
bureau to get a revolver to shoot him.
The negro says he secured the gun
first and after killing the mother and
shooting the children. set fire to the
house to hide the crime. Feeling
against Dempster is running high.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-31
IN RUSSIA.
CONTINUED from Page One.)

the Schlesische ZeituHg from Brest- Tito
yak. Russia. says that member of the
outlawed Parliament from Grodno. Kon
drashuk. has been arrested by troops lie
was taken into custody on his arrival al
his home at Rrest-TitOvak and no reason
was given for the action of the military
authorities.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-31
First Cruise Along the Atlantic.

Washington, July 30.-It is announc-
ed at the navy department that the new
armored cruiser Washington will be
placed in commission in day or two
and make a cruise along the Atlantic
coast to shake down her machinery
before being assigned to regular sta
ton. She will be commanded by Capt.
James D. Adams, recently relieved from
command of the cruiser Olympia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-31

Fred Danforth, who is employed as
an engineer at the power station of tile
A. w. z G. Ry. in Augusta, had o
surgical operation performed yester-
uay afternoon to remove a growth on
the cords of his hand. DR.. Strout per
formed the operation. Mr.. Danfortll
VIII probably be able to resume work
within a week or two.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-31

Inc members of the Gardiner Chap
.er' D. A. R., are invited to attend a
banquet to be given by the Portland
Chapter at Riverton at 1 o'clock Fri
gay, Aug. 3 in honor Of Mrs. Mussey.
state regent of the District of Column
pa. Full particulars may be obtained
from the regent of the Gardiner Chap
ter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-31
STRIKE AT MOSCOW.
10000 Workmen Are Now Idle Be-
cause Of Dissatisfaction.

Moscow, July 30-A strike has brok-
en- out here among the bakers, who ar.
striving to obtain a betterment of their
working conditions and Sunday for n
day of rest.
The total number of men now on
strike in Moscow reaches $4,000 in adj
dition to which the VOskressenskf
factory today locked out 1000 employees.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-31
ANOTHER MUTlNY.
Railroad Battalion at krasnovodsk
Tries to Liberate Prisoners.

Krasnovodsk. July 30.-A company Of
the Railroad Battalion stationed here
mutinied today, and accompanied by a
mob of wOrkmen, marched to the jail.
ana endeavOred to set at liberty the
participants in the recent disorders at
Laskert, who have been in prison here.
The battalion guarding the Jail remain
ed loyal, and dispersed the mutineerS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-31

A party of ladies including Mrs. F.
=. Strout, Mrs. 7. w. Rafter. Mrs. c.
". Brown, Mrs. w. w. Kelley. Mrs. f.
n. Woodbury., Mrs. Percy Means, Mrs.
May Lawrence, Mrs. Lucretia Tyler
ana Miss Beatrice Tyler left on the
steamer Gardiner yesterday morning
Tor capitol Island. where they will pass
week at the Lewis cottage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-31
FORMALLY TURNED OVER.
Cruiser Washington Goes to League
Island Navy Yard.

Camden. N. j.. July 30.-The cruiser
Washington. built at the yards Of the
New York Shipbuilding Co., in this
city. was formally turned over to the
government today. The vessel pro-
ceeded to League Island to await Off
cial entry into the United States navy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-31
Belcher's Name Does Not Appear.

Bartlett, N. H.. July Golf Former
Mayor William H. Belcher of Paterson.
N. j.. stayed for a time in Bartlett, he
did not. so far as could be learned.
register on any hotel or clearinghouse
register book. A careful eXamina ton
Of all the names was made but that of
Bclche, does not appear