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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-30
From Rear end Collision
at Campe|lo, Mass.
Cape Cod Freight In Second
Smash In Few Hours.


Brockton Mass, July 29.-Four train
| men are dead and four badly hurt from
q wreck when a special train consisting
Of an engine and one passenger car
crashed into the rear Of n freight train
rear the Plain street bridge, Campel-
10 On the Plymouth division of the
New York. New Haven & Hartford
Railroad late last night. The dead:
]. p. Hathaway, conductor Of the
freight.
D. NJ. Frazer Of Middleboro. passen-
ger conductor.
Fireman Ridley Of Middleboro.
Fred Gordon, brakeman on the spe-
cial
The injured:
Carl Gustafson. brakeman on the
freight train, cut about the head and
burned.
Thomas Eallett, engineer Of the spe-
cia!, cut about the head and body.
Henry Dugas. fireman on the special.
minor cuts and bruises. The special was
running from Boston to Buzzard's Bay,
carrying down men to take out early
morning trains from the Cape. 1t was
said to be running at hight rate Of
speed and while the railroad officials
we're at loss at first to place respon-
sibility for the accident, it was said
that the engineer of the special saw no
fiagman sent back from the freight to
guard that train in the rear.
Riding on the special train which
consisted Of the engine and a combina-
ton baggage and passenger car. was
the crew of the Flying DUDE which
leaves Hyannis for Boston early in the
morning and in the caboose of the
freight train, besides Conductor Hath
away were eight men who formed the
crews Of two freight trains scheduled
Ia leave Buzzard's Bay early today.
Tho engine Of the special train
one If its occupants. H. w. Fisher Of
Quincy. escaped without some hurt.
Conductor Hathaway. it is believed.
was instantly killed. Fraser died soon
after from his injuries. Fireman Ridley
was riding to his home in Mddleboro
on the special and he survived only a
short time after the accident.
Goals from the wrecked passenger
engine started n small fire which was
eXtinSuished before it had done much
damage and the railroad officials said
that the total loss to rolling stock was
small.
Ambulances with physicians were
hurried to the scene and the injured
taken to the Brockton Relief hospital
while the dead We're taken in charge
by local undertakers. A wrecking crew
was soon hard at work clearing the
tracks for the morning traffic and ex-
ira men were hurried to the Cape
points to take the place Of the injured
members Of the crews Of the early
CONTINUED on Page Ten.)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-30

New York, July 29.-Eighteen are
dead and ut least Is are seriously in
jurcd as the result of fire early to-
day in a tenement house on Christie
street All of the occupants of the
house were Italians There is no clue
to the origin of the fire. 1t was at first
reported that the fire was probably
the result OF q bomb exploding i'll a
grocery store in the easement of the
building but the police after Il careful
investigation stated that there was no
evidence to sustain this theory or to
show that the fire was of inccndiary
origin.
The fire shot UP the stairwayS. cut
ting off all escape from those i'll the
bedrooms above. Many rushed to The
fire escapes, which became clogGcd
with frightened tenants. The house
was filled with dense smoke and the
flames rushing upstairs drove the nalf
crazed people toward the roof. The
flames killed many as they We're about
to be rescued from the roof while
others were overcome by smoke. There
were many heroic rescucs by fircmcn.
The bodies of the dead We're found
in az manner of places. Four wnmcl
were discovered in a closet where they
hadGrushed to hide from the flames.
which found them out. Tho body Of a
woman was found lying over 4 child as
though she had tried to protect it from
the flames. Five bodies were crowded
around one doorway on the top floor
showing that they had been struck
down while trying to escape.
Only five of the victims had boon
identified up to an early hour today.
They were Marlitc hi Dolce. his wife"
Amelia, and their two infant children
and Frank Shields, abc'l-riddcm cripple
who was carried out alive by tn" fire
men but who succumbcd IA his injuries
soon after the rescue.
Tho burned building VIA one Of th"s"
Old-fashioncl tcnrmcHtS common to
th, East side. with Il stnrc - thr
ground floor ana the apartments up-
stairs crowded with tenants. mainly
Italians. The fir., started in thr stnr"
ana swept through thr building with
such rapidity That p tifih ~ M 100
tenants IN thc rlaC" NIT horrible
death. Another score. though they g.
capped with their lives. were more or
hess burned or otherwise injured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-30
COMPLETE IDENTIFICATION
OF John TiIden. Alias TiIlnan, By
Postoffice Inspectors.

Portland. Ne, July 29.-Joln Tiidcn,
alias TiIlman. who with two others is
awaiting tho action Of the grand jury at
the September term Of court on the
charge Of assault with dangerous wcap-
ons. for which they We're arrested three
weeks ago. vas identified today through
the efforts Of the postofiice inspectors a.;
n man WHO had been sentenced to Con
cord refornatory ana was Gus on parole
1t is expected he Will he turned over TO
the federal aui horities
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-30
IN Contempt.
Members Of Eddy House.
hold Refuse to Answer
Questions Asked Before Mag
istrate Cook at Concord.
Contempt Motion Made and Ruling
Will Be Given Today.

Concord, Y. H., jail! 29.-Anoihrr
skirmiSh in the next friends suit
against certain friends ana followers;
Of Mrs. Mary Baker G. Eddy, occurred
today before Magistrate f. S. Cook.
over the question of taking dispositions
from persons connected With Mrs. Ed
will consider tonight the question of is
suing an attachment for contempt
against two of the parties who refused
today to testify.
The only person having 4 knowledge
of Mrs t,ddy'S affairs who appeared
before Magistrate Cook, other than the
attorneys for the defence, was H. Cor
nell Wilson, assistant secretary at
Pleasant View, the residence Of Mrs.
Eddy. Mr. Wilson refused to answer
certain questions Of the counsel Of the
next friends and the magistrate was
Informed that Calvin A. Frye, who had
also been summoned, would also refuse
to testify Magistrate Cook will an
nounce his ruling on the contempt mo-
ton of the counsel for the plaintiffs at
1880 o'clock tomorrow morning.
Two APPOINTMENTS were necessary
before Mr.. Wilson, who had been sum-
moned, appeared this afternoon with
Frank S. Strcetcr and Allen Hollis, the
opposing counsel. Mr.. Streetcr urged
that there was no order by the court
setting off the statutory right TO take
dispositions and that Judge Chamberlin
had denied the motion to limit such
taking.
Magistrate Cook ordered the hearing
to proceed and Mr.. Wilson, after the
first question had been asked him by
Mr.. Kelley, 1t once stated that he
should refuse to answer by advice Of
counsel. lie said, however, that he
would appear before the masters APP
pointed ~ Judge Chumberlin at the
nearing on August 10 and give his tcsti-
nIoEy. 10
Mr.. Kelley persisted in asking Mr..
Wilson regarding the physical and
mental condition Of Mrs. Eddy and her
business capacity, but Mr.. Wilson still
refused u answer.
The magistrate ruled that the wit
Continued on Page TEMP
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-30
HAYWOOD CONGRATULATED.
Receives Fluctuations from Secretary
Of Socialist Party.

Chicago. July 29.-National Secretary
of the Socialist Party ]. Mahlon
Barnes. has sent the following tele-
gram to William ID. Haywood, who
was yesterday set free at Boise, Idaho:
Greetings and congra tulations.
Your vindication brings inexprcssiblc
joy to your comrades and fellow workers
everywhere. The verdict is q complete
rout for the conspirators and a signal
victory for the working class. Greet
ings to Your companions, the 'undcsir-
able citizens Meyer ana Pcttibone."
1t was reported during the day that
Haywood would 80 to Duluth, Mimi,
to take charge of the strike Of the iron
ore miners, many of whom are mem
bers of the Western Federation Of Min
crS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-30

Washington, July 29.--Becausc Of
some necessary change in the charac-
ter Of arms furnished educational in
stitutions at which army or naval Of
ficers may be detailed and because Of
Inconsistencies II the original order,
the war department has revised the
regulations on this subject which have
been published in the form of a new
order
Among the provisions is that no de-
tail Of an officer on the active list, az
professor Of military science and tao
tics. is to he made at any institution
Which does not guarantee 10 maintain
at least 100 male pupils over Is years of
age. under military Instructions.
No detail of m officer on the retired
list is to be made to any institution OF
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-30
At Paris Over Henry
Huntingtoa's Deeds.
Unbalanced American Shoots
! Brothers and Sisters
he Fatheris Dying--Latter Dies,
w. Without Knowing.

.versailles. July 29.-The death of the
american soldier and an attempt
4if-distruction on the part of his
CON. Henry, who shot his sisters and
brothers on Sunday in the last hours
Of his dying father impaired addition
Al sadness today to the tragedy in the
shome of Major Henry A. Huntington,
(which has caused "a sensation in the
american colony and diplomatic circles
r. France. " q
6Sjor Huntington died this evening,
Ktiy after the; news was given out
4enry's unsuccessful attempt at sui
but the father was spared the an
6ish OF knowledge of both this Incl
TiIt and the terrible crime which shat
ned his ihotiseheld, as he was uncon-
kciJus Il, the end
He died ignorant of Henry's ira
iAnal attack on his other sons and
Daagllters as we'll as the desparing
3yy's attempt to end his own life. The
kpstrated sMife. his daughter Edith
{ his, son. Douglas, whose slight
ENDS permitted them to pay the last
nors to the dying man. were pres
[ when the end came.
kAccordin= TO the police. Henry at
which he tied round his
heck and fastened to the bars. seeking
3DtstranGle himself slowly by means Of
bfourniquet. Tho jaiier, who had been
4FstrIcted to watch the prisoner close
~ detected the act in time to prevent
serious results. The swift sequence Of
the tragic incident in the Huntington
hmily, which is one of the. best known
1fre, has cast a gloom over Versailles.
fh@u0tler sAnd children interpret
rs effQtt at self-destruction rs
,nql evidence OF his mental ire
81 which they say he has
nj ested Tor a long. time in certain
dir ions. s
ThdNtfe. however, declares that it was
the Mural result of remorse. at the
drd 8g acts which he committed in a
Zen outbnrst of umcontrollable fury at
ttesmterference of his brothers when he
fFried TO the bedside of his dying father
On the subject of just what occurred on
The night of the tragedy there is con-
flct between the story of the Huntington
family and the statement Henry's wife
says he made to her. but both agree Ne
was carried away by his passion.
The condition Of AlonZo, who was sho.
IN the head. and Elizabeth, who was shot
IN The region of the heart. is serious to-
mght ana the attending physicians believe
mat Alonzo may not recover They are
being treated in their home. Edith, who
was wounded in the arm, ana Douglas.
whose head was grazed by a bullet. arn
not seriously hunt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-30
COMMENTS FROM LONDON.
Newspapers In British Capital Ex
press Their Views.

London, July Accommodating on
the result Of the trial Of William ID.
Haywood at Boise, Idaho, the Chronicle
today says:
The state of society revealed by the
trial is more terrible than any civil
war, because it is more treacherous
and is likely to be more lasting. From
beginning to end it reveals condition
Of brutal rapacity. confronted with
savage. despairing violence. a condition
that gives Americas bo1stc,l civiliza-
ton 4 very dubious LOOK"
The Daily News says: From the
outset the question has been compli-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-30
Mrs. Taft Improving.

Mlilbury. Mass. July o9.-A SLIGHT
Improvement was reported today ~
The physicians who are attending Mrs.
louisa NJ. Taft. the aged mother nr
inc secretary "f war. Mrs. Taft has
oe"n seriously III IL this town for sew
etal DAYS AMI her sons have been noti-
ned % her condition. Unless unfnr-
seen complications should dcvcIop II III
'h'tght that Mrs. Taft will recover
speedily.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-30

Gated by the fierce prejudices of a kind
of smouldcring class war. The whole
movement. both in the revelations OF
the trial and its accomplishments in
public excitement, has illustrated the
insecurity Of authority in America and
the profound scepticism concerning the
identity Of law and justice"
Both editorials refer to President
Roosevelt's undesirable citizens state
ment The News calls it one of his
frequent newspaper indiscrctons and
the Chronicle predicts that it will cost
him dear
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-30
Government In the Congo Is
One of Unrestrained Tyranny,

responsibility attached to Great Britain
because except for her dctcrminal ac-
ton, the King Of Portugal and not the
King Of the Bclgians, would ut this
moment have been the ruler Of the
Congo.
The archbishop Of Canterbury de-
clar1d that the Congo was one Of the
most dishcartening and humliating of
contemporary questions. He said it
was a CHASTITY irony to read today the
words of address presented to King
Leopold by the city of London in 1884
cnnGratulating His Majesty upon his
"blonalcsS victory" He declared the
British government should b. remind
ca Of the sense Of responsibility Of all
Englshmen in this matter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-30

London. July 29.-"The system Of
government in the Congo Independent
State is one of unrestrained tyranny,
enforced by the lash and the bullet, by
cruelty and by murder"
These words were spoken by Lord
Mnnkswcll. who raised the Congo ques-
ton in the House of Lords today and
moved for the papers The attendance
in the House was slight.
Continuing. Lord Monkswell said the
Congo government was a powerful en-
CINE of greed, which impudently and
insolently violated the limitations and
restrictions under which its rights over
this territory had been granted. tn"
speaker quoted authorities To support
his statements and added that special
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-30
New Rules and Regulations
for Military Instruction.

certain classes known as "a, C, and
d. which does not guarantee to main
tain at least IS male pupils over Is
years of age, under military instruc-
ton. These classes cover institutions
whose organization is essentially mill
tary.
All Institutions not essentially mill
tary which maintain a course Of mill
tary instruction equal or superior to
that required of state land grant or
agricultural colleges and at institu-
tons where military instruction are re-
sardeL as nominal.
Where it is practicable detailed re-
tired non-commissioned officer is to
report to the officer on duty at the
school or college for instructions aS
his assistant. -.4
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-30

The decision Of the state to continue
the prosecution Of the men now under
arrest and the statement that Jack
Sinp&ins, the fugitive from Justice, in
dictcd with them is almost within the
reach Of the law and may be arrested
nj any time. came as surprise to
counsel for the defence who confidnnt-
ly expected that Meyer and Pettibone
would be released.
Haywood spent last night quietly at
the house in Boise. where his family
has been living since the trial com
mcnccd. 1t was a happy gathering and
the released man received congratu-
latinns from his friends in steady
stream. The kilograms continue to pour
in from nearly every town i'll the Union.
Haywood Will remain here some
d2TS before going to Denver to take
up his work. John Murphy. the general
counsel for the Western Federation OF
Miners. who is dying of conSumpi ION
hcr1 is Il great friend OF Haywood ana
arrangements arc now being made to
take him back to Denver if possible
before his death. Haywood will prob
ably accompany him.
Boise has accepted the verdict quiet
~ and in tn" same spirit that has been
in evidence since the trial COM
mcnced. Governor Gooding takes the
position that the state. having an
lnI;nccd Il determination to leave the
decision with judge and jury in tho
Haywood case. it will maintain that
position with regard to Meyer and
PcttibonC.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-30
KILLED RY FALLING TREE.
Unknown Italian Laborer Loses Life
on New Electric Road.

Litchfi@ld. Me. July 29,-(SpeciaD.-
Of the new electric road was instantly
killed this morning by the falling of a
panion. About 225 men are in the
gang now working in this town and
West Gardiner
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-30
TRIAL FOR OCT. |
No Application for Bail In His Case==Hay=
wood Receives Congratulations
on His ACquittal.

Boise, Idaho, July 29.-Judge Wood
this afternoon ordered Charles H.
Meyer. president of the Western Fed
Grafton Of Miners. admitted to bail in
the sum of S25, 900. 1t was announced
that the bond would be ready some
time tonight.
Cash bail may be given
The trial of George A. Pettibone, one
Of the alleged conspirators. was set for
Tuesday, Oct. /. No application for
bonds was made in behalf of Petit
bone. the conference of counsel having
been fruitless in this respect.
Haywood expects to leave for Den
Yer Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-30
MINERS CELEBRATE.
Join In Monster Parade At Butte to
Celebrate Haywood's AcquittaI.

Butte. Mont. July 29.-Seven thous-
ana miners ami other union workers of
Butte. raradcd the streets here last
evening as an expression of their grail
fication at the acquittal Of William d.
Haywood.
Occupying a position Of honor be-
tween two American flags at the head
of the procession was big silk banner
of the union. bearing its motto: "Chari-
ty to all, malice toward none"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-30

:, man about 81 years of age, identi-
fed by papers in his pocket as Patrick
MrMahon. 4 member of the Console
dated Lodge. No. GOO. International As
scciation of Mechanics. Of New Haven.
was found dead beside the tracks of
the New Haven road at Westerly. II. Il.
early Monday morning. His skull was
fractured as the result of his having
probably fallen from a train.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-30
Conditions and General Forecast.

Washington. July 29.-The wind along
the New England coast will be light and
mostly southwest: middle Atlantic coast,
light southwest to west; south Atlantic
coast. li"h, southwest; Gulf coast, light to
fresh south. There Will be local showers
Tuesday in New England. Temperature
changes will not he marked.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-30
PRESIDENT WILL SPEAK
At Unwilling Of Monument to Com
mennmorate Landing Of Pilgrims.

oyster Bay, y. ". July Ex-Governor
Guild Of Massachusetts unched with
President Roosevelt. Acting secretary
Of the Navy Newberry also was a
luncheon guest at the Presidents sum-
mer home. The object Of Governor
Guilds visit to Sycamore hill was 70
take UP with the President the details
of the ceremonies attending the I'M
yelling Of the monument to commem-
crate the landing Of the Pilgrims at
FroVincetown. This celebration is to
take place Aug. 20 and the President
who will go to Provincetown on the
Mayilow"r. will make the principal ad
Or, -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-30
Drowning Accident At Rumford Falls.

Humf"rd Fails. ~. July Martin
HsSalt", Polo. aged 40 years. was
u"Shcd today while bathing in Swift
,"H. -" had been in this country
s~ !" days. having left his wife and
ave children mt his former home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-30

Sparks from the fire set abIaZe four
cottages. The cottagcrs saved some of
their furniture ana clothing. Only Il
few of the hotel guests saved anything
but the scanticst apparel in which they
hurrieilE dressed ana ran t. safety.
The hotel employees had no time to save
any furniture or contents. one or two
persons We're reported to have br1n
hurt in making q hasty escape. The
first train, which left here shortly af-
ter o'clock today, carried most Of the
guests to New York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-30
CLOUDY-SHOWE RS.

Washinaton JIly -o--I'orccast for New
England: Partly cloudy Tucsdiy; local
showers i'll east portion. "Wednesday fair;
light southwest 10 west winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-30
Boston Forecast.

Boston. July 29.-Forecast for Boston
and vicinity: Unsettled weather Tuesday,
possibly With local showers. Wednesday
fair; light westerly winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-30

Frank Gray II. Griswold and Mrs
Joscphin" Garfield. widow of A. Cass
Garfield. ho,h Of New York. were mar
ricd al st. Andrews. Westminster. Lon
don. Monday. Ambassador Reid and
secretary Carter of the embassy were
among the half dozen friends Of the
contracting parties present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-30
BAD ONE AT LONG BEACH, |, |,
Eight Hundred Guests Flee from Blazing
HOtel==N0 Lives Lost==Loss In C0ney
Island Fire Heavy.

fct in length and could house 100 ner-
sons.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-30
Shronic Catarrh Cured by
lHE HOUSEHOL S,IPGENN0

Ttppn.sgists refund money il Bn. POR-
fails. &c. i''-Ni'i>" oih
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-11-08
PLEADS GUILTY TO MURDER.
Case Goes to Jury and They Fail to
Agree on Verdict-Mistrlal
Ordered.

On Wednesday morning William
Sanders was placed on trial charged
with t:le murder Of Carrie Matthews.
Sanders. it will be recalled, was cap
tured il Asheville last week. San
ders killed his wife and her daughter.
He told Sheriff Buford that he severe
" ehoked them and strangled them
because MS wife was plotting to put
him out Of the house and take up with
another man, and because the young
woman was "sassy:" Col W. II.
Hunt, by appointment of the court,
represented Sanders. Col. Hunt stat
ed that the defendant admitted his
guilt, and his plea to the jury was
for a recommendation to mercy on
account of Sanders low order Of IL
telligence. The jury took the case
at about one O'Clock, the only issue
being as to whether or not the negro
should be recommended to mercy. Al
ter remaining out all the afternoon,
che jury was called il by Judge Gary,
and q mistrial ordered.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-11-08
PURELY PERSONAL.
The Movements Of Many People
NeWberrisns and Those Who
Visit Newberry.

DR.. 0. B. Mayer has gone to Spar
xanbur- 10 attend the Lutheran synod.
The weather continues lie finest we
could hope Tor.
Mr.. Jas. \. ThurH'un, the new en-
gineer az the pove: ilouse. has arrlv-
ed with his family from Atlanta and
is living in N'.nce street.
Nj. NJ. \. Carlisle, president OF
the National bank. who has been in
a hospital in Chester for about a
month, has returned to Newberry,
,mueh improved. His friends are glad
TO see him home.
Nj. T. G. Williams has moved into
his new home near Chief Justice Pope.
Rev. W. ". Daniel, Of Columbia col
lege will preach in Central Method
ist church next Sunday morning and
evening.