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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-03
SHOOTS SWEETHEART
and TAKES own LIFE.
A Sensational Double Tragedy
Start|es Kingston, Mass.
Remado zecChi Fatally Wounds Ave|ina
vezzana and Then Kills Himself.
Committed Deed Because Girl Refused TO Go With
Him---n America But Short Time.

kiGston, Mass. Aug. 2.-Remado Zee
chi Il years old, shot and fatally
wounded his sweetheart. Aveline VeZ-
Zana, is years old. in the kitchen of the
Eouse Of her father David Vezzana,
about $50 o'clock this afternoon, after
which Zeccli fired q shot into his neck,
leaped through a window, ran down Il
steep hill. into some woods, where he
fired another shot into his temple. and
fell dead.
Roth the NcZzana girl and Zccchi
had recently arrived here from Italy.
and found work in this vicinity, the
former at the Puritan Wooden Mills,
in Plymouth, and the latter at the
Plymouth Cordage Co.
Up to few minutes before the shoot
ing occurred the two were apparently
on the best of terms. Zccchi was try
ing to persuade the girl to go to New
York with him on Saturday. 1t is be
lieved that her persistent refusal led
her lover to commit the deed.
Zccchi and the Vczzana girl went to
Seaside today with another Italian
named Alfredo. and a woman whose
name is not known. Eoth the latter
came from New York. The quartet re-
turned to Kingston about 5 o'clock this
faternoon and all went to the Nez-
zana's where they learned that the
family. consisting Of the girls parents
and her four brothers and four sisters
were away.
4 few minutes after arriving there.
Zecchi began to urge the girl 20 go
with him to New York. but she refused
1,i, 1,na inf, L tTla
where the arguments continued. but no
high words were heard. Suddenly those
in the front room were startled by two
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-03

shots fired in rapid succession. followed
by another, end then by the crash of
breaking glass.
They rushed out and found the VeZ-
Zana girl lying on the floor, bleeding
profusely from wounds in the arm and
breast while the floor was blotched
with blood and the walls were spat-
tered. The entire widow looking out
toward 2 back street was torn out, and
looking through it. Zacchi was seen
running down the hill leading to the
woods. A few moments after he dfsap-
pcared another shot was heard
doctor was sent for and the girl,
who was almost unconscious, was TAX
en- to a bedroom, where it was found
that one of the bullets had passed
through her left arm and that the 9TH
or had entered her breast, near the
heart. No hope was given of her recov-
cry and at . o'clock she was Just alive.
on going ont to the back OF the
house. Iecchi's footsteps could be seen,
and his long strides down the Hill were
plainly evident. On reaching the clump
Of woods, his body was found within a
few feet IF the street. the last shot hav-
ing ended his life almost instantly
Word OF the tragedy was sent to the
home Of the medical examiner. DR.. f..
u. Hill at Plymouth but he was away,
rs was also the associate medical ex-
amincr, Dr.. y. ]. Noyes. and in their
absence it was decided to leave the
body of Zecchi where it was found, an
officer being placed near it.
The affair today took place within a
70 ,r,,, n,.1e nf,
Holmes murder, nearly 40 years ago.
one of the most memorable tragedies in
the history Of Plymouth county.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-03
BELFAST.
A. J. knowlton Qualities Wednesday
As Superintendent of Schools.

Belfast, Me, Aug. 2.-(SpcciaD AT
the adjourned August meeting of the
school committee Wednesday evening;
A. ]. Knowlton. the newly elected sup
erintendent of schools, took the oath of
Walton S. Adams was elected principal
of the High school, to succeed Hal r.
Eaton, resigned. Mr.. Adams is an eX-
perienced teacher. His last situation,
which he resigned to come here, was
the High school at Lisbon Falls. He
is a graduate of Bates, '04.
Schooner Thelma of Deer Isle is dis
charging coal for G. S. Flood & Co.
of Waterville and the Belfast Fuel &
Hay Co. The cargo is $50 tons. $40
of which goes by rail to Waterville.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-03
WEAVERS QUIT WORK.
Adams. Mass, Operatives Strike for
Reinstatement Of Union President.

Adams, Mass, Aug. 2.-Betwecn 15OO
and 1900 weavers. loom fixers and cardcrs
refused to go to work today in the four
mills OF the Berkshire Cotton Manufac-
turing Co, on account of the comp,nv's
refusal Yesterday to reinstate in their
employ Samuel Whttam. president of tho
Notwithstanding Weavers' Union. Tho
mills were not entirely shut down, how
eyer. some of the carders remaining at
work and most of the hands in the spin
ming rooms.
large crowd Of orderly strikers gath
cred about the mill gates this morning.
a meeting of union men was held at the
wcavers' hall, reaffirmed their determine
ton rot to return to work until their
pl esident had been re;nstated.
The loom fixers voted to stand by the
wcavers.
w. Z. Flunkctt, owner of the mills,
said:
''The demand of the Wcavers' Union is
that we should reinstate Mr.. Samuel
Wnittam and the eight looms he ran be-
fore he remained away from his work
The real facts are these: Friday morning.
July 20. Mr.. Whittam claims he over
sept, which is pardonable. At noon of
that day he did not appear, either for
work or for permission to stay out,
which he acknowledges was wrong, and
his looms were given to another Tho
union claims the oversecr Disseminated
against Whntam because he was an Off
Ger of the union. which is positively not
So"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-03
nth MAINE REUNION.
Veterans Meet at Long Island, Elect
Officers and Enjoy Outing.

Portland, Me, Aug. 1.-The annual
meeting of the 1ith Maine Fegimental
Association was held at Long Island
Wednesday, The following were elect
ed officers: President, D. =. Eaton
Lewiston; vice presidents. {. $. Cor
dan, RoslindaIe, n. S. Greenwood
Reading; secretary and treasurer, Will
lard Carver. Auburn; executive COM
mittce. a. 3. Ridlon, l.. w. Stearns
Portland, and T. *. Holbrook. Wal
than: finance committee. r. |. Spot
ford. South Paris. c. S. Gordon. Ros-
lindalc, L. J. Morton. Mechanic Falls
Miss Mary O'Ncill of Portland was
chosen daughter Of the regiment. Rcso-
lutions of respect for the late Lieut.
Col. J. X. Lang of Colorado. w. NJ
Hutton Of Litchfield and Delano
Leighton Of Dexter We're adopted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-03
PROFIT WAS SMALL.
Ingenious Youth Finds Counterfeting
Does Not Pay.

Bennington, VT, Aug. 2.-Tinfoil
coins made and circulated in the noun
tain hamlet of Sandgate have brought
to. grief Fraser Mears. a 17-year- old
boy of a mechanical bent of mind.
Mears made moulds by heating dimes
and quarters and getting impressions
of them in the soft fibre of pine wood.
and then filled the moulds with melted
tinfoil.
AS some of the coins found circula-
ton to q limited extent among his
neighbors a charge of counterfeiting
was made against him, and he was
brought here and locked up. A fine
of 500 was imposed with the alter,
tive of a year in the house Of corr
ton, and the boys relatives paid the
fine .l
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-03
TAFT WILL ASSIST.
Secretary Of War and Speaker Cannon
to Participate in Maine Campaign.

Washington. Aug. 2.-Secretary Taft
will assist in the Maine campaign by
delivering at least one speech in Rep
resentative Littlefield's district early
in October. The avowed purpose of
organized labor to defeat Mr.. Little
field because Of his attitude towards
measures which the American FEEDER
alton of Labor supported. is focusing
attention upon Maine.
1t already has been announced that
Speaker Cannon. who also has been
singled out for labor opposition will
assist Mr.. Littlefield in his campaign.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-03
Mrs. Julia Barrett Alexander.

Bar Harbor. Me, Aug. Mrs. Julia
Barrett Alexander. wife of General
Charles T. Alexander. L. S. A.. retired,
died at her summer residence here
late today. The funeral will be held
Monday ut St. Savior's church here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-03

The authorities of many cities and
towns in Connecticut are making every
effort at the present time to qucll the
ravagcs of the elm tree beetle, whose
attacks upon the thousands of bcauti-
full trees throughout Connecticut is
now at its height.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-03
FAIR.

Washington, Aug. Forecast for
New England: Fair Friday except
showers on the south coast; Saturday
fair; light to fresh southeast winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-03
Boston Forecast.

Boston, Aug. Forecast: generally
cloudy Friday, probably without rain;
Saturday fair; light to fresh southeast
winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-03

Paymaster William a. Furber Of the
Bath Iron Works was riding to his
home in Bath Wednesday night on a
bicycle. when the forks broke, letting
him down on the pavement with sutii =
cicnt force to cause conclusion Of the
brain.
MIR. Furber is president of the Colo
NAL Club and a well-knoWn man.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-03

The Louisville Post Thursday receiv-
ed despatch from Sand Lick. Knott
county. saying four men were killed
there Wednesday night in a fight be-
tween the Martin and Hall feud fac
tions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-03

The diamond, in sufficient heat, will
burn like a piece Of charcoal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-03

Crazed with grief by news of the
death by drowning of their 12-year-
old son Frank late this afternoon Mr..
and Mrs. Maurice W. Wcinblatt were
with difficulty restrained from ending
their lives.
When Informed Of the accident they
rushed to the wharf from which he had
fallen while climbing from one wharf
to another, and would have jumped
overheard had they not been held back
bv number of men. Mr.. Weinblatt
was so badly off he was taken to hos
pitaI for treatment. No serious re-
suits were expected. The body had
not been recovered an hour or 50 after
the accident.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-03

An uncut diamond looks very much
like bit Of gum arabic,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-03
A Young Boy Drowned and
Case Of Probable Suicide
Latter Left a Note, But Re-
mains Have Not Been Found.
Tie Bu's Parents, crazsd with 6rlef,
Try 10 Jump Overheard.

Rath Me. Aug. 2.-Joseph Weber,
rs well-known ship carpenter, dis
anpeared from his home early today
and il is believed he committed suicide
under circumstances somewhat unique.
He left the house some time after 3
4 NJ. and during the forenoon note
was found pinned to a post on Reeds
wharf containing the following: Right
off here six feet. Heavy weight tied to
me ]. w" A hat identified as his was
nailed up nearby. A chalk mark was
found on the wharf where he fs sup
posed to have jumped off. s,Search
for the body was commences at once
and at noon had not resulted success
fully. Weber had been sick quite a
while and his mind had become affect
cd, it is believed. He had wife and
two children.
The body had not been recovered late
this afternoon, although deligent ef-
forts were made with graphing irons.
It is thought possible that Weber, af-
fer leaving the note and hat and max
ing the chalk mark on the wharf, DIS
appeared and a lookout was kept for
him.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-08-16
DiCkinSOn'S Wheat Is
1,97O,5OO Bushels.

tlons feel the upward impulse.
To be more specific, the reviewers
Of trade says that the examination Of
the reports Of business during 1905,
show clearly that the seven
months made the "most prosperous
period in the history Of the nation" "
There Is the even more assurance
that, "unlesS heavy cancellations
occur the last half Of the year will
establish 3 still higher record"
Such statements make the vacation
period q coed time to think Of the
gratitude which every American
should feel b cause his lines are cast
in such pleasant places. With peace
As the motto In our international
relationships and prosperity the re-
port from every domestic industry
the prophet Of Ill finds small chance
fer his lamentations, while the man
who loves to tell bis country's great
ness and glory has an unprecedented
opportunity.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-08-16

The report Of Secretary Coburn
issued today putting the Kansas
wheat crop at 81, ,Ss6,676 bushels and
putting the corn condition at SS per
cent Of perfect marks this as the high
tide year In Kansas prosperity. Not
only is Kansas prosperous but the
farmers OF the whole nation seem to
have things their way.
Every farmer in the land has his
face wreathed In smiles. The Hessian
hy and the army worm, and other
disturbers OF bis peace cannot make
the smile come off. The weekly
trade review says; Underlying the
confidence in the future course Of
business are the magnificent crop
prospects and the prosperous agri-
cultural interests. In this day Of
urban activity some may be disposed
to underate the Importance Of the
farmer, but 1t is q pretty safe hazard
that when the agricultural interests
are prosperous other business condi-
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-08-16
Veterans Having a
Great Reunion Meeting.

from roofs to sidewalks, and banners
are swung in endless profusion
across the streets. The decorations,
lavish as they now seem, are still in
progress and they will be increased
until the morning Of Wednesday,
when all the business houses OF the
city will close In honor Of the great
parade.
The contest for national comman'
der 10 growing warmer. although no
great amount Of electioneering has
so far been done. The friends OF
Capt P. H. Coney, Of Kansas, are
making what is outwardly the most
aggressive campaign and claim to
be fairly confident Of the election Of
their man. Other candidates whose
names are being strongly pushed are
R. B. Brown, Of GAINESVILLE, O., and
Charles G. Burton, Of Missouri. There
is no contest worth mentioning for
any of the minor offices.
A meeting Of the executive COM
mittee Of the g. A. R. was held Mon
day to determine matters of rou'
tine relative to the business meeting
Of the encampment which commences
on Thursday morning.
1t is expected that considerable de-
bate will result over the recent law
passed by congress driving the can
teen nut of the nld soldiers homes.
Commander-in-Chie Tanner is in ia
vor Of the passage Of resolution
deprecating the purpose Of this law,
but a strong element in the organiza-
ton is against such action.
The social features of the encamp-
ment, which are numbered by the
commenced Monday with
regimental reunions and reception
given by Gov. johnson at the new
capitol in st. Paul to the visiting vet
arons. A grand patrioticc concert was
the veening feature.
E. v. Tilden, of Antelope county,
Nebraska, an old soldier, died Monday
Of fatigue induced by the journey
frcm his lhhc:s1lc
Tne programme tcr Tuesday con-
sists largely of receptions and busi-
ness meetings by numerous affil
lated societies and reunions Of vari
GUS regiments.
Clara Barton, the famous Red Cross
worker, arrived in Minneapolis Mon
day to attend the encampment and
will remain during the week to enjoy
being with the soldiers for whom she
worked SO industriously during the
great war. Miss Barton came with
the Massachusetts department A
number of veterans were overcome by
the heat Monday and taken to hospl-
tails.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-08-16

Minneapolis, Mimi, Aug. 14.-Veter'
ans by the thousands, other visitors
by the hundred thousands, brass
bands by the score, drum corps by
the hundreds, and duttsring flags In
number beyond computation, have
been pouring through the streets OF
Minneapolis since dawn. The air Il
filed with the crash of brass bands,
the cheering of crowds, the roll OF
drums, and rent in twain by the
shrieking Of the fife manipulated with
varying degrees of skill, but always
with the utmost fervor.
This is the first day of the 4Oth
annual encampment Of the Grano
Army of the Republic, which is tc
continue throughout the week, ant
despite the fact that the soldiers are
so rapidly lessening in numbers, II
promises to be one Of the most sue
cessful ever held. Aside from the en-
campment itself, there will be annual
meetings of the many affiliated so
cieties, such as the Woman's Relief
CORPS. Ladies' Of the Grand Army
Daughters Of Veterans, and an almosI
infinite number Of military organiza'
tions. The social events, planned FOL
the entertainment of the old soldiers
and their wives, are many and elabor'
ate.
According to the estimates Of
railroad men fully 100000 people
have SO far arrived and dozens oi
trains running in two and three sec
tions are still on the way.
Minneapolis has risen to the occa
sion in magnificent fashion, and 1t Is
difficult to mention anything that
could be done for the entertainment
and comfort Of her visitors which mas
not already been provided. Numer
GUS committees have been appointed
to receive the veterans at the depots
and a man has but to mention whc
he Is and declare his desires. Al
nearly every corner In the business
section Of the city Is situated ar
information booth" A feature o;
the thoughtfulness that underlieS
the entire work SO far done by tins
local entertainment committee l.
found in the numerous benches thai
are stretched along both sides OF al
the downtown streets. They art
rough affairs, fashioned crudely oul
of unplaned plank, but they afford
resting place for tens of thousands Of
wearied pedestrians. No feature ol
the encampment has been 80 produc'
tive of comfort and satisfaction.
The city itself is decorated as
though every man had made It MS
personal business to see that Min
neapolis looked her bravest and best
Flags and bunting are everywhere,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-08-16
Dickinson's
Mineral Resources.

be prepared will show the distribu-
tion OF limestone, sandstone, shale,
ETC., in considerable detail.
The object Of this research is to
determine just what the mineral re-
sources OF the state really are.
This work has been going on for
the past 10 years. The eastern part
of the state has been we'll covered and
this summer the western counties
will also be mapped in detail. Seven
reports Of this work have been pub
lished and those which are not out OF
print may be had by applying to the
chancellor of the State University
and paying postage.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-08-16

For the past week three Kansas
University students, Chas. Ise, F. q.
Greene and S. Campbell, working
under J. W. Beede have been making
geological survey of Dickinson
county. They have just finished
mapping the eastern limits of the
sandstone region. The next work
will be in the limestone region
farther west.
There are at present nine men and
four chemists at this work in the
state under Prof. Yates with head
quarters at Lincoln. They expect to
finish their work about the 1st of Sep
tember.
This geological map which will
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-08-16
NEED BETTER LIGHTS.
Arcs BriIliancy Blinded Drivers
and Caused Accident.

william shellhaas and Ethel. the
little daughter Of DR.. T. L. Barrett
while driving on North Buckeye last
evening collided with q team coming
south near Tenth. The arc light
blinded Mr.. ShelIhAas and he did not
zee the approaching team. Ethel was
pitched forward over the dashboard
but was caught BY the foot and sa' ed
from q dangerous situation. The city
needs q better lighting system.
Smaller lights on the side Of the road
Nth more Of them -ould be far better
than the arcs now used.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-08-16

able work being done by Lem Haugh
who pitched for WoOdbine, holding
the HeringtOn boys down to one hit
and striking out IS men. The Her
ingtOn pitcher also pitched a &c
game holding WoOdbine down to three
hits and nine strike outs.
One nice thing about the Woodbine
team they always play their own
team. And Herington was somewhat
handicapped as two Of WOOdbines
best players always play with Her
ingtOn when they have q hard game,
that is Mert P ice and Robt. Rindt
who are fast ball players. Error i,
Hsrin ton 4. WOodbine 6. >
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-08-16
Dickinson Above the Average.

The report Of the Kansas bank COM
missioner says that this state now has
one bank for every 1900 peo lie.
Dickinson county beats the average,
it has 15 banks for 22,tOO people, or
one for each 147O people. With five
to a family this means one bank to
less than 800 families. 1t is reported
that two more banks are to be started
in Abilene which will make the ratio
even smaller,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-08-16
County High School
Attendance and Taxes.

The new catalogue of the county
high school has been issued and gives
some interesting figures on the
schools attendance. Last year 1856
students were enrolled and go per
cent Of them came from within 8
miles Of the school building. The
following shows the attendance by
townships and cities with amount Of
tax to be paid this year for the high
school support:
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-08-16

E. s. Engle driving east on First
street last evening crossed the bridge
and at the corner collided with an
automobile bound west. The car was
driven by Henry Thiele of junction
City en- route to Denver. The horse
was frightened and overturned the
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-08-16
TsImage Picnic a Success.

TALNAGE, Aug. 1.-THE picnic Of
the NJ. W. Of A. in the grove here last
week was attended by $500 people
and was q great success. Rev. Dr..
Blayney delivered an excellent ad-
dress and was listened to with much
interest. Manchester s. TalmAge /
was the result Of the ball game. In
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-08-16
u..;,1ton Defeated Woodbine.

The Woodbins base ball team has
yoke up again after sleeping most Of
the summer. They went down TO
Herington Saturday and played fast
game Of . innings, losing By an error
IN the 9th inning. The scor stood :
to1 IN favor Of Heringion, thsremark-
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-08-16
Hntx.Abrahamson.

Atll:S0 8. m, Aug. 18th, BY Rev.
DR.. Blayney were married Miss
Josephine Hilty Of Enterprise and j.
V. AbrAhamsOn Of Los Angeles, Cal,
formerly Of this county. The we'd
ding was = quiet one and the
bride and groom left this afternoon
for their home in Los Angeles. Many
friends win wish them joy.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-08-16

These figures are interesting and
show that the school should be lOoat-
ed where more pupils could con-
veniently secure its bene6ts-at abb
lene. 1t would have an attendance
Of 450 or 500 in this city.
The school year opens Sept. 9Th.
Principal Perrill moves to Chapman
this week.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-08-16
Committee will Meet.

The Republican central committee
will meet at the court room on Sat-
urday, August 25 at 1850 P. m. to
look after business connected with
the campaign.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-08-16
Automobile and Team.
Meet in a Smash.

buggy, then ran up the street where
it was ought. Mr.. Engle was badly
bruised and is in bed but will soon
be out again unless complications re-
suit. He does not blame the auto
people but says the accident was un-
avoidable.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-08-16
New Teacher Chosen.

F. F. Burchard Of Abilene W s to-
day elected as teacher Of the CONNER
cial department in the county high
school to succeed q. 0. Swisher, re-
ignei. He is a capable teacher.