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The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-30
Alabama Cadet Doing well.

Hon. Walter ID. seed, lHe otdo9 Treasurer, received a telegram yester- day from his son. Walter D; Seed. Jr :. who is a student at the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis, stating that he had passed his examinations for the entrance upon the second term of work.
 This assures MT. Seed, Jr.,, of pro motion to a higher class and Of a piocs in inc usual summer cruise of inc naval cadets. who this summer will take a cruise to the Mediteran-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-21
MISS CLEMENS RECITAL.
Program Of Rare Enjoyment At City
Hall Wednesday Evening.

Augusta music lovers We're accorded
feast of enjoyment last evening in
the recital which was given at City
hall by Miss Clara Clemens, contralto,
assisted by Miss Marie Nichols, violin
ist, under the auspices of the Augusta
Chorus, and While there was a goodly
number Of people present, the hall
should, upon the merits of the ente, =
tainment, have been filled to overflow
ing, for it was one of the choicest
musical treats which has been given
in the city this winter.
Many were doubtless attracted and
interested in Miss Clemens inasmuch
as she is the daughter of Mark Twain,
but be that as it may the members Of
her audience last evening became more
interested in Miss Clemens, inasmuCh
when she began 70 sing. Tor she is pos
sessed of a cOntralto of marked purity,
of decided quality and ample range,
vibrant and SonorOuS in the upper reg
lister, deep and mellow in the lower.
She sings with much feeling and the ex-
pressiveness that gives vitality and ar
tistic charm. The program, in which
Miss Clemens was assisted by Miss
Nichols. and by Charles Edmund Wark
as accompanist, was as follows:
Anlante and Finale (rom Concerto Cd.
GD, MendelsSohn
!, Miss Marie Nichols.
'Lungi del caro- bene.' Secchi
- lcb, I.iS1t
rs nat die rose sch bek!aSt, Franz
Standchen Strauss
: Miss Clara Clemens.
Faust Fantastic Wieniawski
ooh qucl gicrnO" from Semiramide),
Rossini
"Ronance," Drdla
Glp5y Dance. Nachez
Miss Marie Nichols.
Love me or not Secchi
Tie lark now leaves his wat'ry nest"
Parker
SH" never ted her love, Haydn
Ronde, GODDARD
Miss Clara Clemens
''Visione" with violin obligato>.
Miss Clara Clemens and Miss Marie
Accompanist. MIR. Charles Edmund
Wark.
Miss Marie Nichols numbers on the
violin We're no less delightful than
those of Miss Clemens, and her person.
atty no less engaging. Almost with
her first number she captured her au-
dience with the remarkable quality Of
her play, and in closing left with her
hearers a memory which will long be
cherished.
Another enjoyable feature of the
evening was the ACCOMPANYING of
Mr.. Wark, and as one of his hearers
aptly said: They were so tactful and
sympathetic that they carried the SEN
timent Of the score to the audience and
yet helped singer and player amazingly
in judicious but carefully controlled
support"
1t was throughout an evening of rare
pleasure, and should the artists who
| participated visit the city again they
would doubtless be greeted by an au-
dience more in keeping with the ex-
cellence of the entertainment furnished
by them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-21
A SEVERE STORM
Blocks Travel on the 3. & A.-Heavy
Snow and Wind.

Greenville. Me, March 20.-Com-
munication by wire was badly dam
aged and train service impeded
Wednesday, by one of the worst storms
for years at this season. All telephone
circuits, except one to Bangor We're
broken, while north of this place there
practically was no communication cx-
cept on the Canadian Pacific wires.
About 10 inches Of wet heavy snow
had fallen at 10 A. NJ, and the wind
was blowing a gale from the north
west. The storm began early Tues
day night. Freight trains We're can
celled. The morning train from
GreenVille on the Bangor & Aroostool1
was stalled in a drift and required the
assistance of an extra engine to get
back into town. Canadian Pacific pas
s"nger trains were run with two en-
gines each.
Unless the storm abated during the
day it was feared both roads would be
blocked. Highways are impossible.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-21
John Blake, South Boston,
Shoots His Wife Mary,
Then Turns Revolver on Own
Head and Kills Himself.
Woman May Recover...They Had
Been Separated.

Boston. March, 2O.-Pedestrians on
Carson street, South Boston, today,
were startled by rapid succession OF
revolver explosions and then to see a
woman and 4 man fall to the sidewalk,
the woman bleeding and unconscious,
the man dead.
The couple were John Blake and his
wife Mary. Blake, who had been walk
ing along with his wife, trying to per-
suade her to come back and live with
him, suddenly upon his persistent re-
fusing. Grew a revolver and shot her.
The bullet entered the woman's back.
Blake quickly placed the muzzle Of
the revolver in his mouth and fired four
shots into his brain. He died instantly.
Mrs. Blake was removed to the City
hospital, seriously wounded.
The couple had six children. The hus-
band was employed as Il helper by the
New York, New Haven & Hartford
Railroad.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-21

Indications Of the building which will
be done in the city during the coming
season are now beginning to material
ize. and the outlook is that Augusta
carpenters will be very busy for some
time to come. 1t is said that about 40
dwellings are to be built here this sum-
mcr. and among the first to be started
is that of Frank r. Partridge, which
will be built at the corner of Chapel
and Weston streets and for which
Hanks & Wentworth took the contract
yesterday. The house will be two
story structure with ell, and will be
modern in every particular. The same
firm has taken a contract to build a
house for William Currier on Maple
street. which will be a story and half
cottage with ell. Work on both these
houses will commence in the near flu
turc. Another bit of work which this
firm has is the remodelIing of the
dwelling Of Henry Taber of Windsor
The building will be raised and another
story added a piazza will be built and
the place generally improved and mod
erniZed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-21

The carriers of the several rural free
delivery routes leading from the city
ran up against one of the toughest
days Wednesday of any which they
had encountered for the winter. both in
snowdrifts and weather. and none of
them were able to cover the entire dis
lance of their routes. The drifts which
We're piled along the country roads
were some Of the largest that have yet
been seen. and although the sun was
shining there was 4 gale going which
hurled the snow in clouds and with
such force that it was almost impos-
sible to make any Roadway against it.
Some of the carriers said that it was
the worst day that they had encouu-
tered since they had been in the bust
ness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-21
ATTEMPT AT SUICIDE,
Mrs. Frank Higgins, Foxcroft, Cuts
Throat With Butcher Knife.

FoXcroft, Me, March o0.-(SpeciaD
The people Of the twin villages were
shocked and surprised this morning
when the news spread that Mrs. Frank
Higgins, one of the wealthiest residents
of FoXcroft, had made a deliberate at
tempt at suicide late last night by cut
ting her throat with a common butcher
knife. At late hour today she lay at
the point of death, with very scant
prospect of recovery.
Mrs. Higgins moved here from New
York city two years ago and purchased
the handsome residence of Col Edward
j. Mayo, located at the corner OF Main
and Mechanic streets. Here she has
lived with her son and as far as is
known has been happy and contented.
She has a husband, Frank Higgins,
living in New York. He has been here
on several occasions but the couple
have not lived together for sometime
Mrs. Higgins and her son are con-
Sidcred wealthy. They have interests
in large carpet mills in New jersey as
well as owning real estate in Maine.
They are connected with the we'll
known Higgins family of Charleston.
Young Mr.. Higgins has moved in the
best Of local society and has entertain
Cd quite lavishly. While Mrs. Higgins
has not been especially active in So
cial way she has been often seen out
driving and has entertained in her
home to some extent.
1t is the general opinion that her
mind became unbalanced and during
the attack of insanity she committed
the rash act. 1t is learned that during
the day she had been reading stories
of a number of suicides in the news
papers which seemed to have a fasci-
nation for her.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-21
COUNTY NEWS
SOMERSET.
NORRlDGEWOcK.

Miss Alice Taylor Of Clinton is the
guest of Miss Edna Williamson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ezra Knowlton and
Master Sidney of Belfast are the guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. Ira Seekins.
Mrs. Rose Fall of Cornville has re-
turned home after passing a few days
with relatives.
F. c. Holt was in Waterville Tues
day.
Edna Seekins, who has been visiting
her grandparents in Belfast, has re-
turned home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Rogers and Mr..
and Mrs. Leslie Rogers recently called
on friends in Mercer
George Carleton, who has been stop
ping with relatives in town, returned
Tuesday to his home in Haverhll,
Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-21

The Wednesday morning business of
the municipal court consisted Of the
disposal of two cases of intoxication,
both of which We're of the mild type
which do not require the visitation Of
extreme measures upon the culprits.
One of them gave his name to the
court as Joe Robinson, and as he could
be fined SO under that name as we'll as
any other he was allowed to pay and
go to his home in Oakland without his
real name being disclosed. The other
prisoner responded to the name of
Norris Damren. but this proved also to
be a "stagc name" which had been
adopted for the occasion by n well
known local character in police circles.
AS "Damren" had been doing pretty
well of late however he was placed on
probation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-21
Personal MENTION.

Miss Bessie Nunan of Cape Porpoise
is visiting in the city as the guest OF
Miss Ida Dunton on Perham street.
E. Z. Jameson. Lubelle Hall and Eva
Eastman of Warren were in the city
yesterday and were registered at the
Cony House.
F. P. Ring of Cambridge this State
was in the city yesterday as the guest
nf friends. and attended the session of
the Legislature.
Miss Matte Gordon, who had been in
Boston attending the millinery OPEN
ings, has returned to her home in this
city and will be with Mrs. NJ. L.
Wheeler during the season.
Mrs. Charles F. Cook of Concord, n,
H., arrived in the city Tuesday even
ing, and will for a few weeks be the
guest of her father. Frank r. Partridge
corner of State and Court streets.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-21
STATE OF MAINE.
PUBLIC NOTICE.

In conformity with the pronis-
ions Of Chapter thirty-:wo OF thu
Revised Statutes. Section thirty-six,
and upon the petition of five or
moro citizens of the State. and deeming
It for the best interest of the State, the
Commissioners Of Inland Fisheries and
Game, after due notice to all persons
interested in the subject matter of said
petition. and public bearing thereon in
the locality TO he affected. and decmtnG
it necessary and proper for the protec-
ton and preservation Of the iaiaEd fish
of Tho state, hereby adopt tho following
ncedful Rules and Regulations relating
to the times and places in which and
the circumstances under which inland
fish may be taken i'll the waters of
IN the town of Monmouth. county of
Kennebcc.
RULES AND REGULATIONS.
Section l. 1t shall he unlawful for any
person t. fish for, take. catch or kin any
kind Of fish at any time on or through
the ice in Cochnewa g0n pond. Sp-called,
situated in the town of Monmouth,
county of Kcnncbec. for a period Of four
years from March 18th. \. u. 1907.
Section ,. Whoever violates any of
atty as is provided in the general law
of the State for Illegal fishing.
Dated this eighteenth day of March,
A. ID. 1921.
l.. r. CARLETON,
T. ". BRACKETT,
EDGAR Z. RING.
Commissioners of Inland Fisheries
and Game.
mch2tthu2t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-21

Notice has been received at police
headquarters from Supt. William H.
Pierce of the Boston police. giving a
description of one Nelso B. Sears, for
whom a warrant is held on charge Of
passing worthless checks. Sears Is
about 40 years of age, 5 feet S or
inches in height and weighs $50 pounds;
complexion medium: when last seen
had a smooth face but had previously
worn a brown moustache and vandyke
beard mixed with gray. and had on
long gray coat and black derby hat;
sometimes wears glasses. Represents
himself as associated with the Barbee
Wire & Iron Works of Chicago. His
scheme is to enter store. buy small
bill of goods and then tender check IN
rayment. receiving back the difference
in the amount of bill and amount OF
check. He sometimes practices the
trick in dry goods and millinery stores
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-21

One of the Augusta Steam Laundry
Co. s teams took q run on upper Water
street at about 11.15 yesterday fore
noon because of the horse having be-
como frightened at the snow plOw on
the Electric road. The horse started
just above Wadleigh's store and a
man made a good try to stop the run
away by climbing into the rear end of
the pung, but before he could get pos
session of the rcins the pung slowed
into the car track and was overturned,
throwing the man and the laundry
packages into the snow while the horse
with the forward runners kept on
down the street until he reached the
Cony House. where he was captured.
Little damage was done aside from a
mixup of the contents of some of the
bundles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-21
CALIFORNIA; FLOOD.
Several Fatalities, Many Homeless and
Enormous Damage Reported.

Orovillc. Cal. March Cot is esti-
mated that the loss occasioned by the
flood in Oroville will be not less than
S6500O
Stockton. Cal. March 20.-A report
from Venice Island in the San Joaquin
river says two persons were drowned
there last night. At 10 O'Clock this
morning the water began slowly II
subside.
Chico Cal. March 20-Flood condi-
tons are still serious. The village of
Dreadful. rear Oroville. has been en-
tirely destroyed by the Feather river.
More than 200 persons We're driven 10
take refuge in trees and on tops of
houses. One boat engaged in rescue
work was capsized and seven We're
drowned.
Los Angeles, Cal, March 20.-The
coast line Of the Southern Pacific has
been blocked by a landslide that has
closed the Santa Margarita tunnel, To-
Gated in the mountains north of San
Luis Obispo. Cal. Railroad officials are
advised that the line must remain
closed to traffic for at least four or five
days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-21

Miss Katherine M. Hazelton, daugh-
ter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Hazelton,
left town yesterday afternoon for Alb
bot village, where she will visit her
aunt. Mrs. Charles r. Grant for a num-
Der of weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-21
Assist Nature.

You have been told to Glitch your
wagon to a star"-that Nature will
assist you. That's all right. There are
times, however, when you should
assist nature, and the spring is one of
these times.
Nature is now undertaking to cleanse
your system-if you take Hoods
Sarsaparilla the undertaking will be
successful, and your complexion bright
aud
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-21

a special meeting and drill will be
held by King Co, No. 4, L. r., X. OF
T.. will be held at the armOry Friday
evening. March %. and members are
requested to appear in fatigue uni
form and with side arms. Notices were
sent out stating that the drill would be
held at City hall. but owing to the fact
that the hall is engaged for that even
ing for another purpose the drill will
be held at the armory.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-21

The members of the Unity Club are
planning to hold a semi-public meeting
in the near future at which the friends
Of the members will be invited in to en-
joy the program. The meeting. it is
now expected will be held at the par
lors of the Unitarian church. Monday
evening, April s. There will be d
paper musical numbers and readings
and the details of the arrangements
will be announced later.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-21

This is the last day of the sale of the
Staples Piano & Music Company NJ 221
Water street. The low prices offered
have drawn a crowd to the store day
and evening and customers are making
a saving Of $75 to $50 on new upright
pianos.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-21

The loss on the house Of Joseph FL
well on the Belfast road, which was
destroyed by fire at an early hour We'd
nesday morning, was about 81. 800. with
an insurance of 81 300 in the agency of
e. s. Downing & Son.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-21

P. W. Means has received a large
and handsome wall case for use in his
store at the corner of Water and
Bridge streets. and will soon have it
placed in position at the side OF the
south window. The case is 5x6 feet
and is put up in mahogany with plate
glass front and shelves, and will be
used for the display of fancy articles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-21
Mrs. NJ. l.. Wheeler. who had been

Mrs. NJ. l.. Wheeler who had been
attending the millinery openings at
Boston and New York for the purpose
of getting the spring styles. has re-
turned to her home in this city. Mrs.
Wheeler has engaged for head milliner
this season. Miss NJ. z. Hallett OF
Massachusetts, who has been in New
York since the early part Of February
and who will arrive in Augusta on
Saturday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-21

All members of the Y. P. S. c. L. Of
the Winthrop street Baptist church are
requested to meet at the c. f. room at
7.15 this evening for the regular month
ly business meeting. Important bust
ness will come before the meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-21
Fifty Miles An Hour At Portland,

Portland, Me. March 2O.-The wind,
following last nights storm during
which nine inches Of snow fell in this
vicinity. reached a velocity of 50
miles an hour at noon today, the high
est for two years. 1t averaged 40
miles during the forenoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-21

Cushnoc Hose was called to No. "a
North street late last night by still
alarm for a fire which had caught
around the funnel in some draperies
in the dining room in the upstairs tene-
ment, occupied by Mr.. and Mrs. Cog
gins. The fire had been subdued when
the firemen reached the scene, but 1t
at one time promised to be a serious
affair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-21

When the Jamaican disaster oc-
CURED the only financial help from
this country came from Mansion
House fund. When the labor mem
bcr Mr.. Will Crooks, asked for help for
Woo,wich, after the Misunderstanding
explosion at the arsenal the other day,
the Chancellor Of the Exchequer
promptly sent e6,O0O Comment is
needless.-London Onlookcr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-21

Augusta citizens will doubtless be out
in force today to hear the debate upon
the question of capital removal in the
House Of Representatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-21

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. c. Cooper Of Phila-
delphia arrived in the city Wednesday
for short stay and are among the
guests at the Cony House.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-21
SUPREME JUDICIAL COURT,
March Commensurate Justice Fred
erick a. Powers Presiding.
CHARLES W. JONES. clerk.
FREDERICK W. PLAISTED. sneri,
Wednesday, March 20, 1907.

W euneSQay, March 20. 1907.
In the case of Joseph Chaput VS..
Cushnoc Paper Co, counsel finished
taking out the testimony about .
o'clock. The remainder of the after
noon counsel were in conference as to
a settlement Of the case, but as the
parties could not agree court adjourned
until tomorrow morning at . O'Clock,
when the jury will hear the arguments
Of counsel and charge of the presiding
justice. After the jury has rendered its
verdict court will finally adjourn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-21

The pupils of the Leighton school
Will give an entertainment and social
at the schoolhouse at 7.3O Friday even
ing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-21
LOCAL MATTERS.

Miss Della Yeaton bookkeeper for
the H. B. Barker Co., is confined to her
home by illness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-21

Miss NJ. NJ. Mosher of 40 Cony street,
has returned from Il business trip to
New York and Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-21

Do not miss the sale which r. W.
Soule is having this week. Read his
ad and profit thereby.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-21

The ladies Of r. +. Capen Rebekah
Lodge held their annual Easter sale
at odd Fellows hail Wednesday after
noon and evening and as is always the
case the affair was a complete success.
The display of fancy goods was pretty
and extensive and the attendance was
large both afternoon and evening.
Business was brisk and quite a tidy
sum will be realized from the sale.
Coffee and light refreshments were
served. Music was furnished by Dennis.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-21

The military ball by Go. H. ID Rcgi :
ment. y. 6. S. NJ, has been postponed
TO April TO- The ball will be strictly
by invitation. The regimental officers
and the officers of local civic and mill
tary bodies will be invited to attend.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-21
AsTHMATIcs. READ THIS

MT: G. F. Alexander. Sc Exchange st.
cortland. Maine will tell AL who are at:
ntsted with Asthma how he was cured
sIte1' suffering As years. Before paying
gut your money for medicine containing
Morphine and other deadly drugL send
Tor full particulars and book. How ]
WAS Cured os Asthma"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-21
AuaustaLodg Directory

bethlehem LODGE, NO. IS, r. 4
A. N, Special communication at Masonic
Temple Monday evening, March %, at
$50 o'clock. Work in NJ. NJ. degree. Ali
soiourninS brethren cordially invited
CHAS. D. WHITE. w NJ
J. z. BLANCHARD, Sec,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-03-21
ODD FELLOWS HAL.

ASYLUM LODGE, NO. 70, REGULAR
meeting Friday evenings at $50 o'clock,
ASA LIBBY, N. q.
e. F. WESTON. Sec.