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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-27
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES

Victor VashOn, Alfred Jeans and Jo-
seph Mayor, each aged II, were arrested
Friday at Biddcford on a charge of rob
bling the Peters pence boxes at the en-
trance of st. Mary's church. 1t is alleged
that the boys attempted to rob tie boxes
Mt ST. Josephs and St. Andres churches,
hut were unsuccessful. The boys, after
being arrested, made a complete confess
sion.
James Williamson of New York, who
recently purchased Bear island, near the
mouth of the New Meadows river, is hav-
ing n temporary log cabin built for use
this summer while a commodious stone
cottage is being constructed, which will
be completed for the season of 1903. Bear
island is near Malaga island and is one
of the most beautiful along the eastern
coast of Casco bay.
The Morse High school graduating class
of Bath decided to hold the usual recep-
ton and excursion in spite of the remon-
STRANGE made by the school board. The
class has chosen this reception commit
tee: Stanley w. Pierce, Ruth Thompson.
Mary Spear, Eleanor Legion and Harry
Lord. For the excursion the following
will serve: Harry Morse, Roy Percy and
Mason NJ. Lemont, Jr.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-27
CLOTHED IN MYSTERY.
Did Miss Annie Mahon Of Brookline,
Mass, Commit Suicide.

Marblehead, Mass, May 26.-The body
of the woman found in the water near
Marblehead Neck yesterday was identi-
fed today as Miss Annie Mahon of
Brookline, by her nephew, James Mahon.
also of Brookline. The woman was about
AZ years old and was to have been mar
ricd tonight to M. w. Chapman of Brook
line. but left the home of her sister-in-
law, Mrs Mary N. Mahon, with whom
she was living, on Friday night.
Or. James Z. Simpson Of Salem, who
performed the autopsy on the woman's
body, refused to say whether he thought
il was a case of suicide. The woman's
face was badly bruised, but the coroner
would not make public whether he
thought the marks were caused by con-
tact with the rocks So far as could be
learned there were no other marks of vio-
lcncc on Miss Mahons body, and it was
generally believed that she committed
suicide or fell off the rocks while taking
a walk James Mahon, the nephew, who
made the identification, when asked if he
thought it q case of suicide would give no
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-27
Says Jury in Meik|e Muir
der Trial at Salem.
The Boy Breaks Down as He
Hears the Welcome Words.
Was Charged With Shooting Father
In Lynn Nov. ], '05.

Salem, Mass, May 26.-Edgar Weston
MciKlee, the 17-year-old boy, who was
tried last week in the Essex county
superior court charged with the muir
dor If his father. Charles f. G. Meikle,
formerly Of CharIottctown, 2. L. T., was
aGjIdgcd not guilty by the jury early
today. Young McikIc burst into tears
as he heard the verdict, and swaying
as he stood, fell into the arms of his
guardian, Mr.. Trimble of Lynn, with
whom he VIII, for the present have his
hcInc.
The jury made its report at go this
morning after nearly 10 hours dcIibcra-
ton During All That time the jury re
manned locked in their room not Ic-
string at any time, apparently. any in
Stru"tionS from the court. In spite n
the iateness OF the hour there was quite
? gathering Of people in the court room
when the verdict was given and a wave
OF applause followed the forcman's an
sv-er Not guilty to the Interrogation
nf the clerk of the court. The applaus"
was nuirflly suppressed by Judge
Stevens and the jury formally dis
missed.
TIE elder Meilllc was killed ny n re-
voIver Slot in TIE kitchen Of Ills homo
in Lynn on NV. :, 19"5.-It vas Thought
at 1rst to he . case Of suicide but later
at the request Of the dead mans
brother. Roland Mcil5ic. of Charlotte
town. +. F.. l., the state police began
AN investigation which resulted in the
boys arrest. Young Mciklc said that
he saw his father shoot himself.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-27
OLD TIME "DRUMMERS"
Meet At Bangor, About so Knights Of
the Grip Attending.

Hanger, Ne, May 2G.-Gray boards
were more numerous than bald heads
at the banquet of the travelling sales
mon in spite Of the fact that the larger
part Of the mon present had been on
the road for over quarter Of cen
fury. Ii was the first annual banquet
of the travelling men of - years SER
vice, and about 80 gathered in the din
ing room of the Bangor House.
The arrangements were in charge of
4 temporary committee under the df-
rcctinn of J. II. Dow of Portland.
Among these veterans of the road there
was none with the record Of 4. T. Whit
tier of Boston, who is still coming to
bangor and has been cominc; to this CITY
every 90 Gays for the past A. years He
has missed but one trip in all that time
At the same time he has for all of that
time represented the same house.
After the banquet Chairman Low. as
toast:naster. introduced the guests of the
evening. each of whom responded briefly
Mayor John F. Woodman. ex-Mayor F. o
Bcal, james w. Crafty of the Fenobscot
Exchange, Postmaster John NJ. Oak and
tie guest OF honor. Capt. Horace c.
Chapman of the Bangor House, We're
among those who spoke, after which
many gave "reminiscences Of their life on
the road. All declared this first reunion
of the veterans so Jolly that it must be-
come an annual affair.
The committee of arrangements con-
sisted of j. II. Dow, Portland. chairman:
j.. +. Dority. Bangor; V. NJ. Boothhy. j.
&. Brown, j. NJ. Robinson, A. f. Perry
J. +. Marston and Bion r. Lane of Port
land; John I. Chandler, Machas; A. L.
Whittier, RoClland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-27
FIFTlETH ANNIVERSARY
Celebrated BY Mr.. and Mrs. Nathan
AveriII of Lee on Saturday.

Lee, Me. May 26.-Mr. and Mrs. Ma
tnan Avcril celebrated the 50th ami
vcrsary Of their wedding Saturday.
They kept open house, informally re-
ccivcd the toWnspoople all day and the
mcrhcrs Of the family sat down to a
big .'prcad at night. There was music
and the day was one long to be rcmcm-
bcrCd. Nathan Avcrill is Il son of David
AVcrill, one of the pioneers of northern
Maine, who came to this region when it
was but bowling wilderness. His
wife, who was Mary Thuriow, is a ma
ti"c Of Brunswick. Nathan Averill has
lived in this town for 80 years, has been
a Mason for 50 years and a Granger
tor nearly as long. He is q veteran of
the Civil War, serving three years in
Co. Il. 18th Maine Regiment a feature
of the gathering today was the pres
cnCe of four generations. represented
by Mrs. Avcrill her mother. Mrs. Eliza
beth Thurlnw, who is 50 years old. her
daughter. Mrs. Bessie Stephens, and her
granddaughter. 4-ycar Old Mary Olive
Stevens.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-27
FOLLOWED BY DETECTIVES.
Abe HummeI Says He Told Mrs.
Gould About 1t Long Ago.

New York, MAY 26.-Third Deputy
Police Commissioner Hanson today
visited "Abe" Hummel. in the pcniten-
tiary on Blackwells Island, and talked
with the lawyer about his knowledge
of the Gould case. Hanson found
Hummcl in bed recovering from an
acute attack of kidney trouble, and en-
joying the first rcstful Gay since his
incarceration.
Hanson asked Hummel if the latter
had told Mrs Howard Gould that she
was being followed by detectives and
whether Hummel had said that the de-
tectives were police detectives or priv
ate detectives.
The lawyer said that while he was
Mrs. Gould'5 counsel he told her de-
tCctiVcS were watching hcr movements,
but he did not know whether they We're
police or private detectives. Hummel
expressed his willingness to put HIM
self at Mrs. Gould's command in any
way. publicly or privately, in her pres
cnt trouble.
With regard to detectives described
by Mrs. Gould as following her Mr..
Hanson later said Mrs. Gould would
be permitted to see photographs of the
detectives. or see the detectives. and
pick out those she suspected of follow
ing her.
Mr. Hanson said he had advised
Lieut.. Peabody not to resign, until Mr..
bingham made his attitude toward the
lieutenant known. Mr.. Hanson said
the police commissioner had another
investigation under way in a matter
similar to the Gould case.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-27
In Memory of Heroes.

New York, May 26.-Ffteen thous-
and men kneIt in the sodden grass of
the parade ground lat the Brooklyn
navy yard, participating in the fifth
military field mass in memory of the
soldiers and sailors who lost their lives
during the war with Spain.
in the center of the parade an altar
had been erected and at this the
priests, robcd III white and gold, sur
rounded by altar boys, celebrated
solemn high mass. The uniformed
men were in a hollow square about the
altar.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-27
BEAM s
Cash Drug Store, Gardiner, Me.
OPEN EVENINGS.
mon wed sat

Guced little or no surplus; in 1Sco the
slaves produced Il surplus OF three
thousand millions Of dollars. They rep
resented a capital of two hundred
thousand millions Of dollars.
Had you and | been born in New
Orleans. with 4 legacy OF a hundred
slaves. We shculi probably have been
Southern men with Southern princi-
pies"
The speaker had one seen the fly
sentiment in the North regarding Eli
JAN Parrish Lovcioy. Wendell Phillips
and William LLOYD Garrison. and said
that in remembering tho salient points
Of history many things are forgotten.
"'Whcn Mr.. Lincoln engaged in his
debate with stephen A. Douglass slav
cry sat supreme in tho White House"
quoted the speaker from Curtis. then
quoted Mir. Lincoln that Il house divid-
Cd against itself cannot stand. hut that
h" did not bclicv" that the house would
be divided. Mir. Lincoln thought that
the question of slavery should be
dropped for tho time. Slavery or no
slavery the Union must and shall be
preserved"
Mr.. Blaine in his estimate Of the
character Of Mr.. Lincoln, was quoted
as saying that after Lincoln had been
elevated to the presidency there was q
tendency throughout the country to
dcprcCiatc him. Th" speaker cnngratu-
lated the veterans before him that they
had had the honor of holding up MIR.
l-incoln's hands during the trying DAYS
Of the Civil War.
The speaker had once seen tho Nv
Leaf of book owned BY the hoy Lin
coin, on which lie had written: "A. Lin
coin. His Book. He will be q good how
but God knows when" The speaker told
several anecdotes Of LincOln's life. and
paid glowing tribute to his charac-
ter. He was great as boy. great as a
young man, great as statesman. He
walked with his fellow mon and he
walked with God with equal confidence.
and he was not for God took him"
Inc student of history trcmblcs al
what would have been the condition Of
2 divided country. In all the existence
OF TINS country there has never been 50
much interest in history as today"
me speaker cited a page of history
the feeling which existed at the time of
the Louisiana Purchase ard later the
purchase of Alaska, Hawaii, and the
acquiring of the Philippines, and drew
me lesson Of the country's growth and
development.
Next Thursday we shall commend
rate the memory Of the men who gave
their lives for the preservation OF tho
Union The speaker told several touch
ing incidents relating to war times.
winch served to recall many events in
the minds of his hearers
Our country is worth the devotion
OF every young man whatever shade Of
political opinion he may wear. AS the
years go by and as the ranks Of the de-
lenders Of their country grow thinner.
i@t US unite in greater devotion to our
country and join together in the prayer:
Long may our land be bright
with Freedoms holy light,
Protect IFS by Thy might,
Great God. our King"''
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-27
Mrs. Albert M. Pare.

Ethel May, wife of Albert NJ. Page,
dled Saturday morning at her home on
Harrison avenue. She was "a years OF
age. The cause of death was consump-
ton
Mrs. Page was the daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. George p. Scoot of this city.
She had very large circle of friends
who were much attached to her for her
many cndearing ways and she will be
greatly missed by the whole commu-
NIFTY She was employed in the Office OF
the Oakland Manufacturing Co. for
about two years as Stenoerapher.
few weeks ago she was married to Al
bert NJ. Page and he has the sympathy
OF all in his bereavement.
The funeral will be held Tuesday af-
ternoon at . O'Clock. Rev. J. r. Clifford
of the Methodist church officiating.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-27
MRS. Mckinley AT REST.
CONTINUED from Page One.)

the national capital. President Roose-
welt learned of her death shortly after
2 o'clock and Immediately announced
thar he would leave for Canton Tues
night to attend the funeral.
Secretary Boot and Sec. of AgricGl-
ture Wilson, the only members of the
cabinet who served under Pres. Nc
Kinley and Rev. Frank NJ. Bristol, of
the Metropolitan Methodist church,
who was the McKinley's pastor, wore
deeply touched when they were told that
Mrs. Mckinley had died. There were
expressions OF regret from many Of
ficials whose duties brought them in
contact with the White House and
from all the attaches OF the executive
mansion, many OF whom served there
during the Mckinley administration.
President Roosevelt will be accom-
panied on his trip to Canton by Sec.
Root. Garfield and Wilson; Admiral
RiXcy. surgeon general of the navy
and Sec. Loeb.
Admiral Rixcv is expected to return
from Canton tomorrow. Secretary
Cnrtelyou, who was Pres. Mckinney $
private secretary and Associate Justice
DaY of the supreme court of the United
States will remain in Canton until af-
ter the funeral.
"The death Of Mrs. Mckinley will
touch a very tender chord of feeling
and regret in every American heart.
No woman has ever occupied i warmer
place in tho affection ana vcneration ~
our people. The unspcakahlc sorrow
Of Ter lite admitted her into the most
holy places Of the sanctuary Of a ma
tons sympathy. Her life associated
will ever be cnShrincd in the most hal
lowed memory Of her country"
Tho above remarks were made by the
I;ev. DR.. Bristol. Mrs. MCkinlev's pas
tor. who viii he unable to attend the
funeral.
II never knew woman more wrap
ped up in the goodness and perfection
of hey husband than was Mrs. Me
Kinlcy." he continued, "and l never
krcw 4 man who loved woman more
ttndcrly or ever devoted himself more
constantly to the comforts and hap
pincss of his wife than William Me
IEinley. It was a beautiful day in their
lives that brought them together, it
was sad, sad day that separated them
for while; it is a blessed day that
rcuritCs them forever"
After attending the funeral on
Wednesday, Ires. Roosevelt will so to
Indianapolis, where he will deliver an
address on Decoration day at the I'M
yelling of the monument erected to the
memory Of Major Gen. Henry w. Law
ton. who las killed in battle in the
Philippine Islands. From indianapolis;
nc goes to Lansing. Mich. where ne win
deliver AT address 81 NM 81, at the,
celebration Of the 18th anniversary Of
the founding Of the Michigan AGricuI-
tural College. which was tho first in
stitutinn Of its kind established in the
United States. He will return to WASH
ingtOn Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-27
DARTMOUTH WINNER.
Green Carries Off Honors At Worccs
ter-Four New Records Made.

Worcester. Mass. MAY pa team of
star performers enabled Dartmouth to
retain the championship i'll the y
annual track meeting Of tho New Eng
land intercollegiate Athletic Associa-
ton at Worcester oval saturday. the
wcarcrS Of the green scoring six first
places and total of Il points. Brown
and Amherst had IL pretty fight for sec
oud place, Brown winning out by hal:
Il point. the totals being 2Sla and -.
The Massachusetts Institute Of Tech
noloSy was fourth with Il points while
Williams camo in fifth with IL points
The other colleges, Wesleyan. Bowdoin.
Vermont. Maine and Tufts, finished in
that order while Trinity failed to score
q point.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-27
FAIRBANKS WILL RECOVER.
Saxton River, VT, Murderer and
Would be Suicide In Hospital.

Bellows Falls, VT, May 2G.-Wiliiam
o. Fairbanks, a Grafton teamster VINO
shot and killed Mrs. Mary Grout at
Saxton's River last night and then
fired two bullets into ms own body
above the heart, was today removed TO
a hospital in Brattic5uTo. Ii is thought
he has fair chance Of recovery. Be
fore his removal from SaHIOn's River,
Fairbanks was formally placed under
arrest.
Last evening Fairbanks, who was an
Old acquaintance Of Mr.. GIr.:ts called
at the house where she rOuncd and
they had a loud-VoiCcd conversation ut
the door for about five minutes. Sud-
denly, the people in the house heard q
revolver shot and this was followed
Quickly by two Others. Rushing to the
door. tney found the woman dead, and
the man in an apparently dying con-
diticn on the steps. The motive of the
deed is not known, but it is thought TO
have been jealousy. FAIRBANKS was 80
wears GA and has Il wife living in Graf
ton, from whoa ~ separated only Il
frW day.; AFRO. Mantle Circuit was mar
ricd to her first husband, +. b. Clark
OF Grafton, hen she was only LIZ years
old. She was divorced FROM him and
married Fred Grout in 1904. She was a
very pretty woman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-27
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

Governor MacGrcgnr of New Found
land, left st. Johns Sunday night for
Bay of Islands, on the west coast,
where he is to so aboard the cruiser
Brilliant for cruise to BCnnc bay. the
thcatcr Of the winter herring fishery,
which has been subject Of dispute be
tween the colonial and English au
thnyitics and the United states for the
past two years. 1t is supposed that the
governors mission is to acquire data
for the use of the Imperial Cabinet in
any future negotiations for the settle
mCnt of the question.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-27

A story which to Western minds may
SAVIOR Of ngratitudc reaches US from
one Of the northern ports, 1t appears
that among a large quantity of food
stuff consigned to the administration
people of China by American sympa-
thizers were thousands of cheeses. 1t
is asserted that the Chinese as a race
abhor cheese. and the result is that in
some of the northern places there is Il
glut of this commodity at present Big
cheeses--once 50 rarc-arc now procur-
able for 60 cents each.-South China
Post.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-27

The steamer Gardiner started Satur-
day on its summers work and con-
siderable business was done consider
ing the fact that she started in two
weeks earlier than ever before Yes
tcrday she also had q large number
Of passengers for the seashore.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-27
REMAINS IDENTIFIED
But How Luigi Mario Met Death Is
Still a Mystery.

Newton, Mass, May 26.-The police
investigation today of the mystery of
the death of a man whose body cover
ed with bruises and having three bullet
wounds, was found in piece of woods
at Newton Center Saturday resulted
in the discovery that the man was
Luigi Mario, and that he lived i'll Il
court off Fleet street, Boston, but no
clue to his assailant had been obtained.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-27

Judge ]. Il. BallinGcr. of Seattle, the
now commissioner of the general land
office az tn" Interior Department at
Washington. has SGT the politicians
and lobbyists u guessing rs To what
manner of man he is. When members
of the S,nat" and House call to see
him on official business he refuses to
converse with them i'll whispers, but
makes them talk out loud 50 that
everybody within carshot can hear
what il going "a. To some Senators
ana Representatives, who have objected
to his tactics the now land COM
missioner has politely suggested that
they write him fully on thc subjects
of their mission and that he will reply
by mail. But curiously enough, even
this method is not satisfactory to
many Of them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-27
Flowers Wanted BY Heath Post.

Heath Post, which is making prep
arations for the decoration of the
soldiers graves, finds it difficult to Sc
cure flowers enough and it asks the
people Of Gardiner to assist them by
contributing as many as possible. They
realize that not everyone has flowers
to give, but If those who have will give
what they can they will be gratefully
received.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-27

Miss Gladys Hinckley was given a
Gulct surprise party Friday, the event
he'ne her 14th birthday. About IS Of
hcr young friends gathered at the home
o. Mrs. Jesse Durham and a very
pleasant time was enjoyed by all. Miss
Gladys was the recipient of many
beautiful and useful gifts among which
were gold loCket and chain
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-27
Prot. Albert Hardness Is Dead,

Providence. Il. l.. May 27.-AlbCrt
Hardness. professor emeritus of Ian
euagcs at Brown University and au-
nor Of many text books. died early
sunday at his residence in Providence.
He had been in i'll health for several
years and his death was the result Of
q complication Of diseases. Prof
Hardness was s.. years of age.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-27

One Gay the famous Or Chcync was
summoned Ia attend Beau Nash, the
uncruwn,d King of Bath. II" pre-
scribcd for him and the prescription
was duly sent to be made up. Next
day the physician called TO see his
paticrt, and in tn" course of his exam
nation inquired whether the prescrip-
ton had been followed. NO, i faith.
doctor" replied Nash, lansuidly. IF
/ had followed it | should have broken
my neck. for threw it out Of the bed
room window"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-27
Welcome Increase of Wages.

Putnam. Conn, May 26.-Thc cotton
workers here are to receive on June 2
another increase III wages Of from ) t.
10 per cent. About 1000 operatives VIII
be benefited.
AT the Wauregan cotton mills,
WaureGan. the 800 cotton workers Will
receive a 1G per cent. raise in wages
Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-27

Rev. NJ. McKinstrcy Of Richford, VT,
will deliver nine illustrated lectures on
me worlds Great Empires" the first
en this evening at 100 O'Clock. The
subject of the lecture this evening will
he the "Bahylonion Empire These
lectures will he delivered every evening
through the week. \ cordial invitation
Is extended to all.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-27

In France there are 100000 smokers.
and of every fifteen there are eight who
smoke a pipe, five who smoke cigars
and only two who are cigarette
smokers. Still the French consume
more than SC0. n0N.Ga) cigarettes a year.
or enough TO so around the world 500
times if they we're placed end 70 end in
a line.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-27

The Gardiner Savings Institution has
lately increased the capacity Of its
storage vault by continuing the metal
lie fittings clear to the top. a move
able steel ladder gives access to the
UPPER shelves and compartments.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-27

According to conservative estimates,
the United States contains 100000 to
1860, con Inhabitants of German blood
IL, cnnsYs Of 1890 gives 2.fG6.9n as
1orn in Germany and over 10000
whose parents were born there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-27

The little building on Bridge street,
adjoining the corner of Glidden Bros.
box factory, which has been used as a
barber shop and a cobblers shop at va
rious times was moved again Saturday
to the lot opposite the Snow Hazard
factory. The building was originally
built in Randolph
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-27
Vice President Will Attend.

indianapolis, May 26.-The Vice
President and Mrs Charles W. Fair
banks will leave indianapolis on Tues
day to attend the funeral Of Mrs. Nc
KinlcN.