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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-10-12

We're staying in a camp with 40 or 50 men,
all of whom knew he had been suspected
of murder. would not have been uneasy
ut all the questions that We're put to him ?
The State claims that he acted ir a
pc ruliar manner when he was awakened
by Sheriff Brown early the next morning
No one of YOU but what would have been
suspicious of all that was going on not
knowing what it was done for. His con-
duct. gentlemen. all through the trying
ordeal shows him nothing but an innocent
man, even after all the broWbeating ana
the threats that were made bv thos.
SMYRNA Mills
Il shall claim, gentlemen, that no crime
has been committed. There WAS no one
who heard the shot fired that killed
Dickinson. although the State claims that
the gun was fired within Is feet Of the
house DO yor think gentlemen. that the
Wife and children of this victim WHO
We're in the house would not hav" heard
the shot if it had been fired as near as
tf3.' Miss Brown. who was roc feet
away. testified to hearing the Shot ana
~ ~ ~ = WHO "'I' Hdll IL nlll' away
test fled that they heard a Shot I shall
claim. gentlemen. that the man WAS kill
"a hv q stray bullet
Attorney Shaw closed his argument for
I'll" defence at 44n ana Attorney Cen
'ral HAmlin Immediately began hiS arglr-
ment for the State. Tho carly part If
the attorney generals aldr, IS was devot-
20 t" explaining to tho jury the different
degrees of murder. and the meaning Of
circHnStantial evidence from different
standroints Tie said that tho prisoner
at tho bar had told n differing story fran,
we nm" u" was arrested until he finished
t"StifyinG on tho stand Yesterday
me attorney general had barely enter
'h upon IN" main part Of his argument
when court Adjourned until tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-10-12
Mrs. Lucinda WaIdron,

The death Of Mrs. Lucinda Waldrnn
occurred at the home Of her son. Per-
ley Waldron. who lives at the Waiver
ley. at an early hour Friday morning,
after a few days sickness with pneu-
monia. Her age was about so years.
Mrs. Waldron had been living here
only a short time.
Besides the son. Perley. a son who
lives in Boston and two daughters,
Mrs. Joseph NJ. Jordan Of this town.
and Mrs. Marcia Dow Of Hartland,
survive
The remains will be taken to Hart
land for burial.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-10-12
DID NOT RESIGN.
What MIR. Chapman Really Did Say
Concerning Maine Music Festival.

Portland. Me. oct. 11.-Mr Chapman
did not resign from the dictatorship of
the Maine Festivals at the meeting
yesterday morning. Edward A. Moves.
president Of The Western Association
upon be ing asked to furnish a copy of
the resignation said to have been pre-
scented at the business meeting yster-
day morning. said:
"Thre was no resignation. Mr.. Chap
man merely announced his decision of
retiring from the conductorship Of the
festivals unless the responsibility of
the financial part could be taken from
his shoulders and assumed by reliable
parties. He will drill the ChoruSes. Sc
cure the artists and conduct the festi-
walls. but he will not assume the mon
ey risks. He has stated what he will
do and what he will not do and his
resignation Will only be presented in
case the festival management fails to
meet his demands. The question will
be decided at the meeting at y. NJ. c..
4. hall next Monday evening.
pom being asned in regard to the
financial result Of the festival Presi
dent N"yeS said: II am happy to say
tho bills are AL paid and we have come
ont ahead. | hope Mr.. chapman Will
make about $1,000 for his share and he
deserves more
said enc citizen who is interested in
til" success Of the festival idea:
MI chapman makes his living by
directing musical affairs. Few are 50
unS"ifiSh as to 90 into an enterprise
from purely pEilanthroric motives Yet
i IS known that Mr.. Chapman has
frequently been ont Of pocket when the
festivals have lost money. He deserves
more than all that he has ever received
from tho festival profits for the mighty
task that he has accomplished and that
he is to he rccompcnscd in small
measure this year should be II matter
of rejoicing to the thousands that have
benefited by his laboriouS efforts
1T IS the time for all who have
Toasted on music at the Auditorium in
past years to come forward. support Mr.
Chapman and do their part towards Sc
curing the future financial safety of the
enterprise"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-10-12
THE ROBERTS TRIAL.
Continued from Page One.)

straight and decent fellow" W. 4.
Martin and Fred +. Libby testified re-
Sarding sizes Of ammunition and rifles
fht defence rested ut 10 O'Clock
The State in rcbuttal called James
Maynard the gunsmith. He stated that
" large bead sight would make a gun
>h""t lower and not higher as Roberts
ndu testified. Ernest Clark in rrbuttal
claimed that he did not know that
Roberts had applied for membership in
;he Furesters' organization. George
Grant said he was in SMYRNA Mills
May ~ and saw Roberts on that day.
Mrs. Stewart said Roberts was not at
N"r house in March as testified to by
'soberts. Mrs. r. c. Bold testified that
Mrs. Stewart. who is her mother. was
- Portage in March
II. Fl. Moves testified that the Moves
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BRITISH ARE JUBlLANT.
Performance Of Lusitania Hailed With
Delight in London.

London. oct. 1.-THE performance OF
the tunard Line steamer Lusitania is
hailed with delight Throughout Great
Britain. this being. as one writer put
it. IA proud day for Mrs. Britannia.
All the evening papers comment with
satisfaction upon Great Britain's re-
gaining the mercantile supremacy
which was lost to Germany Il decade
ago.
To make the victory complete they
ask that the Lusitania repeat on her
homeward journey what She accom-
pliShed on her outward passage. En-
pcrtS express the opinion that she is
able to still further cut the time be-
tween Daunt's rock and Sandy Hook
light ship, saving that she Will not have
difficulty in averaging the "a IL knots
required I" gain the fun government
subsidy
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-10-12
Wrests Speed Supremacy Of At
IantiC From the Germans.
Goes Up River to Her Dock Amid
Sa|uteS From All Sides.

and a minutes from Cherbourg To New
Yo-h.
That held b. the cunard Liner l.:
to New York in ) days. hour: and %
minutes.
The Lusitana's superb performance
takes from the German ships the su-
premacy which they have held for sev-
cral years and which was only share q
by the swift Lucana. Besides the I.u-
sitania has broken her own record of
) days, "A minutes. made on her maiden
trip from Queenstown. The Lusitania' 5
daily runs exceeded on two days the
record OF COL knots previously held by
the Deutschland. The Lusitania's runs
counting the days from noon l. noon,
were as follows:
Sunday. Al: Monday. $50: Tuesday,
COS; Wednesday. 6l1. Thursday. 600;
and from noon Thursday to III A. NJ.
Friday. 324 miles.
The rev Cunar,ler is thus the first
so-called 'four-day boat to enter New
York harbor, having completed the pas
age in less than five days. shortening
the dash from port to port which had
bt en- held by the Lucania by more than
IL hours.
Had the Lusitana's arrival been
timed so that she would reach New
York in the daylight hours, her pas
sergerS might have landed at the dock
within five days after passing Daunt's
Rock, off Queenstown. As it was she
was compelled to anchor Off Sandy
Hook Bar after she had swept in past
the lightship and wait for a safer pas
sage up the new Ambrose channel from
the bar to the narrOWS.
She remained at anchor until IL \.
NJ. when she crossed :hc bar ANA
moved slowly and carefully up the new
channel and came to anchor oft tie
Quarantine station on Staten Island.
Her arrival was greeted with the hoara"
salute of every steam craft in that
vicinity. For an hour the giant ship
swung idly ut her anchor while the port
physician made his haSty examination
to determine ii any contagious dis
eases We're hidden among her many
hundreds of passengers. This COM
pie ted. she took up her run to the dock.
moving slowly and majestically up tn"
harhor amid the saluteS of many steam
craft % which she responded with the
hoarsc roar Of her own siren as became
:. stately ship of her class.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-10-12

Lawyer Shaw said the evidence pre-
scented does not prove that Ed Dick
inson was murdered. and asked the
jury to examine the theory of the
State as presented on the stand. He
then went on and took UP each point
brought out during the trial. COM
mented upon it. and attempted to
show where it was at fault He had
not finished at 12.15. when the noon
recess was taken.
Continuing. Mr. Shaw said:
My theory. gentlemen, is that Edgar
Dickinson was killed by accident and not
by deliberate murder. In all the evidence
that has been produced not one witness
can swear positively as to what he or
she saw"
Mr.. Shaw laid great stress on The claim
that Roberts could not have fixed the
sight of his gun after the shooting. but
declared that the change was made bc
the light of the campfire on Tues,i;i :
night Tie State contends that the rifle
sight was fixed on Thursday morning aft
ter the murder
After declaring that al the evidence
presented to show the existence of a
motive nae failed in every Vav, A.
torney Shaw said:
II ana going t" claim that Jack Rob
ertS would not commit this crime: that
Roberts never made threats against
Edgar Dickinson; that the evidence al
duced does not show that he had anv-
thing to do with DickinSon's death,
ara furthermore that he could nnt nav.
committed this crime becalIs" he had
n" opportunity. AZ Won remember, he
t"ld you on the stand that was hunt
ing around DICK pond on Tuesday: that
IL cl"aning his gun the rag became
caught in the barrel ana in cnlcayor-
ing t. get i ont he broke the string.
IL helhr l"t' IN IN" afternoon. he start
60 tor tn" clearing ia get n rod 10 take
out the rag. Reaching the Hoyav camp
he tried IL got 4 rod from the stove.
but not being able to do so. he sue
c""d"I IN burning out tho rag. Hero
II" spent the night and on "Wednesday
morning went t" SnWalI's house. where
Il" Obtained Il iile. He then returned to
III" Woods her" h" hunted during tho
day. stopping at the Polor White cam,
"Wednesday night From thrr,. lIr start
ed ont in tho morning and went ,n
'"rliss Mills, where he PASSED tine
greater part ~ the afternoon hunting
IN MAT vicinity ana Spending Thursday
night ut III" C"rliss camp.
II want to call your attention, aent1o
men, to the conduct If this man :.fter his
arrest What man among YOU. if lie
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-10-12

New York. oct ll-All New York.
:impat and ashore. welcomed the rec
ord-l reaking Lusitania as she swung
into her dock today, bearing the title
Of Queen Of the Seas wrested from
her German rivals by making the Voy-
age from Daunt's Rock to Sandy Hook
I'ehtshlp in days, - hours and 81
Irinutrs.
Three hundred and twenty-three fire.
men. under orders to work to their
limit. fed the furnaces between $50 to
1000 tons Of picked British navy Walsh
coal each day, in order that the Cum
ar,ler might become the first four-day
ship to cross the Atlantic
ON Tuesday night when the I.usitania
turbines were working at top speed,
the neat in the stokehole was so in
tense that a fireman became craZed
with the heat and the strength of half
Il dozen brawny stOkerS was required
to carry him to the ships hospital. Tina:
evening the Cunard officials established
Il precedent and gave each fireman a
bottle of ale in apprec ia ton of their
efforts.
The next day the Lusitania broke all
records by Keeling off 6l1 knots, and
ruade an hourly record of 24.16 knots.
The tiremen received no ale that night.
which they laughingly assert. account
ri for a slower days run of 600 knots
on Thursday.
Capt. j. +. Watt of the Iusitania was
highly pleased with the ships PERFORM
ancc. and said:
shes \ daisy and I'm delighted.
With better weather conditions the
LuSitania can do better
The representatives of the German
steamship lines. with photogra pher.
made the voyage on the Lusitania and
rlad.. observations of the ships con-
structlon and tn" working of her tur-
bineS. They would express no opinion
ON the LuSitana.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-10-12

Miss Alice Lawrence entertained % OF
the young lady friends of Miss Lillian
Kelley at a Thimble tea Each of the
ladies brought Il bundle containing Il
present for Miss Kelley. who is coon to
marry. as Il token of friendship. Tn.
arrangement was Il complete surprise
to Miss Kelley. She thanked all for
their kind rembranc"s. The presents
We're many and beautiful. During the
evening refreshments We're served. One
Of the most delightful times was en-
joyed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-10-12

New York. oct. 11.-Four days. 10
hours and 20 minutes out from Queens
town with every tranS-A tlantic speed
record in her possession. the majes. ic
tunard Liner Lusitania swept by San
dY Hook lightship at III a. NJ. to-
day. and after a pause off the bar to
await daylight. steamed slowly up the
harbOr to receive the recognition Of
her right to the title of Queen of Sea.
Thrc" records We're written DOWN in
her lo. book, two of them wres:cd
from the great German rivals of the
tlunard Line and one from the swift
Lucania of her own line. They wer.
the shortest time from any European
port To New York; the fastest average
sped Tor any transatlantic voyage.
c3.9' nautical miles an hour; and the
longest daily run. 6l1 nautical miles
Translated into land miles. her speed
average for the run was - 81 miles
an hour. Her achievement is Il triumph
for British shipbuilders and sailors and
may man the passing Of the old fash
Toned reciprocating engine and the be-
ginning OF the universal installation of
turbines, which have made it possible
for this ilectcst Of ships to break all
records. The records which she has
broken were:
That held by the Kaiser Wilhelm III
Of the North German Lloyd Line. viii, Il
crossed from New York to Plymouth
1t an average speed of 23.1S knots az
compared to the Lusitania's 23.99
That held by the Hamburger merican
Liner Deutschland of days. IL hours
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-10-12

DAY His Majesty remained for half an
hour in state of almost complete
apathy. while at other times lie was in
a state OF Somnolence
The c"ctors are doing everything in
thelr power to prevent more serious
complications. They say that evcrv-
thing depends on how he passes this
night If he is able to rise a. usual to-
m"TroW morning it will be 4 h,,rfuI
sign. lut otncri..i,;A the. ou;lrall; If
serious ma!aty must be feared.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-10-12

Sunday next will complete. the third
year of the pastors work with the Bap-
fist church. During that time the MEM
bership of the church has increased, ac-
tive work has been accomplished and the
church is now in prosperous and
healthful condition. The sermon for
the morning will lie preached by Rev
John !. Clark. the pastor. The subject
being appropriate to the occa sion. "A
New Years Prayer" The subject for
the evening meeting, Almost Persuad-
ed"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-10-12
Our
Confectionery
Department

is the centre OF attraction to all lovsr,
OF choice assorted Chocolates, etc Our
BANQUET Assortment consists -, =.
following selection OF high prada
Chocolates. Nougatines, Caramel,
Peppermints. Figatines. Chips. Savoy
Cream Walnuts. Naples. It'd gi,s
Pineapple Pralines, Ice Cream Dron,
etc. This is the best grade of choco-
lates ever offered in Maine for 80 cen,s
per pound.
The Princess" a good assortment. ~
Chocolates, only 29c. per pound. We
have good assortment Chocolate for
only zoe. per pound Cream Pepner-
minis and Wintergreens only zoe ner
pound.
The apollo" Chocolates in beauti-
full packages and bulk are the REST
Chocolates made. Our large ana
increasing demand for these choice
Chocolates is a guarantee OF their
quality.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-10-12
FRANCIS JOSEPH IS WORSE,

vienna. Oct. n.-Miinight.- This
.i,ht is a critical one for Francis To-.
nh. the aged Emperor-Kine of Aus
His Majestys physicians
re visibly becoming more anxious
Hc fever. which has lasted 10 DAYS
ems 10 nave exhausted the wonder
lily trained system Of the monarch
al III" symptoms IF in1iamul,i,,, al
lungs are CROWNS.
Five times during the course of :a-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-10-12

The large house near the wire bridge
called the Kendall house. is being repair
ed. rapered and painted by the Benton
Land Go. The Polanders who have been
imported by the United Box Board & Pa
per Co. are to occupy this house
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-10-12

There WAS 4 large attendance of men,
berS at the meeting Of Waverley Eebeka h
Lodge Thursday evening. The degree was
conferred on four candidates. After the
work n social hour was spent in which
ice cream and cake were served
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-10-12

At the meeting of the W. c. L. L. held
Thursday afternoon finely arranged
program was carried out. consisting of
music and readings, with Leader Mrs.
Mary GRAHAM. the subject Of the after
noon being Purity in Literature and
Art At the business portion Of the
meeting Mrs Lou Taylor's name was
presented for membership.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-10-12
Stronger Than for Years.

Mrs. Caroline Sundheimer, Clarks, La,
writes:
lam feeling quite we'll now. l can
work again and am stronger than have
been for years, and I do believe that
Peruna saved my life.
"I am very thankful to you for your
advice. | will advise all can to take
YOUR medicine"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-10-12

The condition Of Ed ShOrey. who was
injured at the mill Thursday by being
carried around Il shaft, is favorable for
the patient. His rugged condition and
strong vitality will trump for him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-10-12

pr. F.. 4. Porter grand high priest Of
the Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Maine.
made his official visit to the Cushnoc
Royal Arch Chapter in Augusta Friday.
and also Installed the officers-elect Of the
chatter
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-10-12

The enforcement deputies are now en-
gagged in obtaining the correct name Of
the streets and the location. This infor-
nation Is to be used II they deem any
searches necessary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-10-12

Mrs Laura f. Stevens Of Portland, de-
partment president Of the Womcn's Re-
lief Corps, inspected f. p. Pratt Post
Friday night The inspection was salts
factory in ali respects. the inspecting Off
Ger being well pleased with the post in
all departments. After the inspection
Glazing dish refreshments were served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-10-12

The Pttsfield Tuesday Club will be rep
resented at the meeting of the Maine
Federation at Augusta Oct. 1G, II and Is
by the president, Miss Caro- Murray, and
delegate, Mrs. F. E. Mayo.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-10-12

"The Last Rose OF Summer" NeV
drink at Beane's New Fountain1
Delicious Ice Cream, College Ices. Iees
Cream Soda. Hires Root Beer, EgEl
Phospates, Milk Shakes, 7etc. DON'T
fail to take home a brick Of our
famous Harlequin Ice Cream. 1t Is the
pureSt and best.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-10-12

Submarine signal bells have been or
dered by the French government. They
are actuated by pneumatic power and are
to he placed at the ends Of the piers at
Calais, Boulocne and Eavre. Also a
submarine sigma! buoy is to be placed for
trial off Iiavre.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-10-12

All the Fairfield members Of the Cecilia
Club are requested TO be present at the
annual business meeting Of the club
Monday night, Oct. IA, at the Congrega-
tional church at Waterville
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-10-12

Dupont's Guaranteed Tooth Brush.
only Csc "VESCA" Imported Olive OIL
a very choice Italian Oil. only 25c. half
pint. soc. pint, $l.00 quart Sealed
bottles. Nj; sss
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-10-12

Mr.. and Mrs. r. NJ. Daniels arsshappy
over the news recently received fr0th La
fayette, Ore, informing them that their
daughter Mrs Selden S. Carr has a son.
born Sept. IS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-10-12

Headquarters for beautiful colored
Souvenir Post Cards and Post Card
Albums, Ladies and Gentlemen's
Pocket Books. Purses, Card Cases, Bill
Folds, etc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-10-12

Mrs. Hannah Webster and Harry
Getchell have gone to Portland. where
they will remain Il little time before de-
parting for the Western coast.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-10-12

Mrs George Small entertained a party
of II at a Six o'clock dinner Friday
night. Bridge occupied the time of the
evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-10-12

NJ 3. Hoxe of Lewiston is visiting his
niece, Mrs. Ed Hunter, and other rela
tives in town for few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-10-12
FAIRFIELD.

Miss Florence Martin of Guiford has
returned home. after visit TO Miss
Maud McFadden
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PE-RU-NA FOR
PELVIC DISEASES.

feel strong and well. AS used Peruna
and Manalin while l was passing
through the change Of life, am posi-
lively convinced your beneficial RENEE
dies have relieved me Of all my ills
Mrs. Mathilde Richter, Doniphan, Neb.
81 suffered with pelvic catarrh until I
wrote to DR.. Hartman, and after taking
treatment as he advised, can say l am
cured of this most trying affliction, for
which am truly thankful. never felt
better in my life than l do at present"
Mrs. Eta Booker, Dundurn, Sask,
n. w. T., Can.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-10-12

The subject for the morning service
az the tniversalist church will be
CHRISTIAN Reciprocity" Sunday school
ana Young Peoples meeting at the reg
ular hour
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-10-12

Charles Gibson and George Caldwell
left Friday for Vanceboro to do some
electrical work for the Maine Central
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-10-12

r. A. Taylor has been in Augusta a
few days, the guest of his daughter. Mrs.
Alton White.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-10-12

never saw such change in a
woman" Over and over again this
sentence is penned by grateful women
who are more than willing that we
should use their words to assist other
suffering women in finding 4 cure.
Pcruna is a great medicine for women.
1t cleanses the inside Of the body in
much the same way that water cIeanses
the outside of the body.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-10-12
PITTSFIELD.

Mrs. James Tibbetts Of Fairfield is in
town guest of her cousin. Mrs. Charles
Monk.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-10-12

Safety Razors, Fountain Pens,
Corn Razors, Nall Files. Manicure
Scissors, Orange Sticks, etc. ~