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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-04
AT REvOLvER'S POINT.
Young Man Claiming to BE Canadian
Holds Up MlIionaire's Wife.

Pittsburg, Feb. 3.-Ernest Davis, Is
years of age who says his home IS III
Toronto, Canada, was locked up in 4
central police station in Allegheng to-
day charged with the attempting to
shoot Mrs. Chas. A. Painter. wife of
retired millionaire steel man at her
home on Western avenue, Allegheny.
yesterday.
Young Davis. who says he is well
connected in Canada, met Mrs. Paint
or as she was leaving the house. He
drew 4 revolver and said he had no
money. that he had nothing to eat for
some time and was desperate. He de-
mandei that she give him money and
food and said if she refused he would
"blow her brains out
Mrs. Painter expressed sympathy for
his distressed condition and invited him
into the house. Inside she talked kindly
asking him to tell her the events leading
up to his restitution.
Following his story she gave him a sill
yer dollar and asked him to take the car
tridges from the revolver. He broke open
the gun and took out three shells. The
remaining three were lightly fastened
Mrs. Painter procured a crochet needle
nearby and at her request DAVIS handed
her the revolver. In a short time she
extracted the remaining cartridges. She
gave Davis another dollar and he left the
house.
Mrs. Painter Immediately called police
| headquarters on the telephone and told
her story. Early today word was sent
to headquarters that a man named Davis
had robbed his roommate of a gold
watch and a sum of money. Several
hours after the robbery Davis was ar
rested and confessed that he had visited
the Palmer home. Mrs. Painter said to-
night that il the police ascertained that
the story told by Davis was true regard
ing his unfortunate circumstances sh,
would not prosecute him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-04
w. II. MORRILL, LOCATED.
Notifies Wife That He Is Safe and
Well In California.

a telegram received SATURDAY. by
Mrs. William III. Morrill, Of so Western
avenue brought welcome news when
it stated that her husband, who has
been missing since Jan. 16, when he
left his homo to order some wood, had
arrived at the home of Mrs. Morrill's
brother at Wrights Station, Santa
Clara County, Cal
For two weeks William H Morrill,
has been mourned as dead by his
family. which consists of his wife and
a son Of As years, who lies ill at home
with typhoid pneumonia.
Il may rot be right back" said Mr..
Morrill, to his wife when he left the
house Wednesday morning, Jan. 16, at
about $50. Don't worry, though
I've got some business to attend to. |
may look for a job
How can you do any work with
Era here sick in the house," asked
Mrs Morrill,. Il can't take care of
him alone
"Oh. that would be cosy enough -
Mr. Morrill, replied, according to Mrs
Morrill,. He is going to get better
That was the last that his family
saw Of him. He called at Floods Of
flee on Main street, and ordered a cord
of wood. paid for it. stopped to cha,
with the clerk, went out, and could
not be traced farther until the tele-
gram came Saturday.
MIR. Morrill, must have done consid-
cradle travelling. as he did not arrive
at Wright's Station until the oath OF
January.
Wnr1yjnpr the theory of SNlpldp
the whole country around has beer
quietly searched; and when no trace
was found Mr.. Morrills friends were
baffied. The friends of the family are
glad that he has been located. NC
reason is given for his departure
without letting his family know his
destination. Mrs. Morrill, believes that
; his mind was affected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-04
USING MORE CAUTION.
Providence Not So Ready A. Formerly
to Make Rosy the Paths Of Elopers.

Providence, r. l., Feb. 3-Although
this city has won for itself the title of
the "Gretna Green Of New England"
prospective brides and grooms from
Greater Boston and elsewhere will find
many thorns in their pathway when
they apply here in the future for the
legal documents allowing matrimony.
Heretofore there has been n great
latitude at City hall in granting the
necessary papers, and anyone who APP
peared to be Of the required age could
get a certificate.
The experience which the Office had
with the Longfellow- Washburn clippers
from Plymouth. when a 19-year-
boy and 17-year-old girl secured a GER
tificatc and We're married after mis-
representing their ages, has caused the
officials to severely catechise all out
of-town couples.
A couple from Lynn which applied
fer a license Saturday We're turned
down because Of their age. The young
man asserted that he was 10 and the
girl said that she was IS. but accord.
ing to DR.. Chaplin, the head of the Of
flee, they We're at least two years
younger than they admitted.
Hereafter, according to DR.. Chaplin
all couples that apply for licenses will
be closely questioned and if there is
any belief in his mind that they are
misrepresenting their ages, he will re.
fuse to grant licenses until proof in the
form of q birth certificate is presented
In some parts of the state there is
said to be a change in the laws tav.
Ore6 which would mako il necessary II
file notice at least five days before I
license is granted. This notice will ther
be published and SO all danger of mis-.
representation will he avoided. This Il
said to be the custom in Maine.
Most of the ministers of the city are
opposed to this plan. although they
agree in saying that something should
be done to prevent the marriage OF
children without the permission of theil
parents
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-04
POLICE PREVENT RIOT.
Crowd lnterferes With Church Service
at Old Barnabite Monastery.

Paris, Beb. 3.-Only the presence of the
police prevented riot of fair size at the
old Barnabite monastery, which has
been rechristened the Church Of the Holy
Apostles, where the French Apostolic
The announcement of the attempt to or
ganize 4 schism had stirred up the mill
tant Catholics. who organized a hostile
reception with the intention of breaking
up the services. Handbills were distrih-
uted containing the words of Il popular
air, describing Archbishop Vilatte, head
Of the independent Catholic movement in
America, as an American monkey whom
NJ. BRAND, minister of public instruction.
desired to make n French pope. Several
thousand persons were outside the church:
and scores of others penetrated the al
ready crowded church. Interruptions
commenced as soon as Father Roussin.
the pastor of the church, began his SER
mon welcoming the approaching Catholic
independence and the downing of the day
when "all the churches of Jesus Christ
will unite in Christian charity
When he thanked Archbishop Vilatte
for aiding the French Catholics in estab-
fishing the first church, saying he was
consecrated by the patriarch of Antioch.
the successor of St. Peter, a shout in
the rear of the edifice. HE is excommu-
nicated," was the signal for a general
tumult and Father Roussin was finally
compelled to ask that the police be sum-
rcned.
After 80 persons were expelled from the
church and quie. was maintained until
Archbishop Vilatte appeared on the altar
in the robe and mitre of an archbishop.
Instantly the din began again with re-
doubled force, almost drowning his words
Nevertheless he calmly continued. saying
he had been a missionary for &C years,
but no savage tribe had ever prevented
him speaking, and concluded: Even to
those who interrupt and revile me- say
l will not eXcommunicate. I wish you
no ill. God be with you. Amen"
A score or more of other persons were
then elected before Archbishop Bilatto
proceeded with the celebration of Pom
tifical Mass, in which he observed the
Catholic rites. During the elevation OF
the Host. the militant Catholics instead
of kneeling climbed into their chairs.
In the meantime the police had cleared
the streets outside the church and there
was no demonstration as the congrega-
ton left
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-04

The next event of Importance in this
city is the convention of the Young
W0mens Christian Association, which
will be held here for three days, begin
ming Friday, Feb. S. 1t is hoped that
the conference will be of as much in
terest and inspiration to the young la
dies as the boys conference which was
recently held here. The occasion will
be a student conference, composed of
delegates from the colleges and pre-
raratOry schools. The prime mover in
the convention is Miss Edith NJ. Wells.
Il student secretary of the New Eng
land committee of the Y. w. c. A. The
sessions will be held in the First Bap-
fist church. A number of prominent
workers among young women will be
present to address the meetings. It is
hoped by the local committee that the
people of Waterville will open their
homes as freely to the delegates to this
convention as they did to those Of the
conference just closed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-04
RELICS FOR JAMESTOWN.
Fiaureheads of Two Famous Ships tc
Be Shown At Exposition.

Washington. Feb. 3.-An eagle. IL
feet high. weighing a ton and carved
from wood, now in the Boston navy
gard, will be boxed up this week and
sent to the jamestown exposition. This
massive figure head was on the bows
of Capt. Peary's flagship, the Niagara.
when the American squadron went to
Japan in 1855.
Another relic. to be exhibited at the
jamestown exposition also from the
Boston navy yard, is the steel scroll
removed from the stern Of the OLYMPIA.
the flagship of Admiral Dewey. when
he won his famous victory in Manila
bay. Among the other rnementos tn
be sent to the jamestown exposition
are pictures of the Constitution. Mag
ara, Susquehanna, of two British war
ships laying the Atlantic cable, mod
ell of the first drydock and the old
ships bell from the Constitution.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-04
Ice Race Thursday.

of course there's reason in all things"
says Manager Walker of the 1<ennebec
Central Driving Club, ''but it will take
something unusual in the line OF cold or
storm to prevent the races from being
pulled off on the ice track Thursday of
'his week" There will be n free-for-all
ana three-minute class and each for
purse of 20 bushels Of oats. to be divided
80, and 2 bushels for winner. second,
.nird and fourth horses respectively. 1t
IS the hope Of the management that
horsemen in Kennebec valley will take
especial note Of these events and will de-
e'ae to enter. There has been an absence
VI this sport for several weeks but It has
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-04
INVASION OF NICARAGUA
BY a Small Band of Honduran Nal.
contents Is Quickly Suppressed.

Managua, Nicaragua, Feb. Dur
ing the month Of December a number
of Honduran maccontents organized
themselves into band in the interior
of the country and after securing arms,
marched toward the frontier Of Nj
caragua. Hearing of this movement
the Honduran government sent a body
Of troops in pursuit of the revolution
lists. When the latter were informed
that government troops were on their
trail they crossed the frontier and
took refuge on Nicara qua territory. A
small body Of Nicaraguan troops were
then sent out to patrol the Honduran
frontier and to prevent further in
surrection. This body of troops was
unexpectedly attacked on Nicaraguan
territory by q part of the force Of Hon.
duran soldiers The Hondurans then
came further into Nicaraguan terri
tory, burning and destroying property
ard committing robberies.
President Zelaya Of Nicaragua en-
tered an engertic protest regarding the
action of this body of Honduran SOL
diers and demanded indemnity from
Honduras. To this President Bonilla
of Honduras replied by Offering to ar
bitrate the matter. This proposition
was accepted by President Zelaya who
sent a representative Salvador where
a court of arbitration is now in ses-
sion to conduct negotiations on this
basis. The people of Nicaragua are
far from content with this way OF set
fling the invasion Of their territory
and the killing of their countrymeii.
They have arisen and will one voice
demand reparation for this outrage by
Honduras troops upon the soldiers of
Nicaragua and upon the property of
Nicaraguan citizens.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-04
Mrs. Joseph Cayouette.

Mrs Joseph Cayouette died Friday at
the home of her daughter, Mrs. Flora
Chucottc, North avenue, aged 70 years.
She was stricken with paralysis while
visiting at the home of her brother
Wednesday and another shock Thursday
brought on the end. Beside a husband
three children. the daughter with whom
she made her home, Mrs. Annie Noel OF
Montreal and Frank X. Cayouette o.
Boston, survive. The funeral was held
at A. NJ. Sunday at st. Mary's church,
mass being sung by her pastor, Father A.
o. LacroiX. Interment will be in the
Catholic cemetery on the North avenue
plains in the spring.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-04

The official board of the Methodist
church held n meeting after the forenoon
service yesterday. The object of the
meeting was to act upon the offer Of q
Gift of 5000 by the Ladies' Aid Society.
To be devoted to paying the outstanding
bills of the society. which amount to
about siOO. The board thankfully accept
ed the tender and Immediately raised an
other 800 on the spot. and appointed Il
committee to raise the balance of the
amount needed to clear up all t!:c out
standing bills.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-04

A party of about 90 members of the
Circle of Kings Daughters gathered Fri
day afternoon at the home of Mrs. Annie
Lawrence Spencer to present her with a
wedding present, consisting of beauti-
full rug, and to wish her all the joy and
prosperity imaginable in her new life.
The presentation was made by the pres
ident. Mrs. Clarence Kincaid Delicious
refreshments were served and all present
had 4 delightfully."- good time,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-04
FIREMAN BADLY INJURED
BY Collision Of Shifter and Train II
Yard at Waterviile.

Waterville, Me-, Feb. 3.-Shifting En-
CINE No. ITS, hauling a caboose in the
Maine Central yards in this city early
this morning, was run into by another
Engineer +. c. Patterson was thrown
from the cab and sustained slight inju-
ries. Fireman VIM. J. Tibbetts was bad
ly injured. it being necessary to ampu-
tate his right leg.
The shifter and caboose were started
on the down grade toward Wdnslow and
were overtaken short distance beyond
the winslow station by team sent out
from Waterville.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-04
James w. Mcclure.

James W. Mcclure passed away at the
hospital early Sunday morning. Mr.. Nc
CURE served as 4 landsman on the U. S.
s. Ohio. He was born in Canada Dec. 81.
1929. and was laborer by occupation. He
enlisted at Boston July 2, 1868. and was
discharged at Boston Aug. Is. 1864. He
was admitted to the Home from Nashua
n. H, Nov. 25, 1896.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-04

st. Paurs Chapel. the most recent
addition to the buildings Of Columbia
University, was dedicated Sun
day. The identity Of the donors
was first made known at the service.
when President Butler read the deed OF
gift. The chapel was presented by
Olivia Eggleston Phelps Stokes and
Caroline Phelps Stokes. as memorial
to their parents, James and Carolina
Phelps Stokes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-04

John Liverona and his wife Nathalie,
of Cos East 18th street, New York. were
found asphyxiated Sunday. The bodies
were discovered by their young chill
dren. Mrs. Liverona's body was in the
bed while that of her husband sat full
ly dressed in a chair by the bedside
The police believe the couple formed
a suicide pact or that Liverona, de-
spondent because of lack of work, de-
liberately turned on the gas after his
wife went to sleep.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-04

dent. Edward Mcdonald, Hinckley;
fourth vice president, Caroline Eamen,
Oakland; fifth vice president, Walter
Wyman, Gardiner; corresponding sec
rotary. Flora Danforth, Gardiner: re-
cording secretary. Elsie Dill, Gardiner;
treasurer, George E. Pratt, Augusta;
junior superintendent, Mrs. E. c.
Whittemore, Waterville; evangelistic
committee, Rev. F. E. Jones, South
China. Rev. A. J. Cameron, Winslow,
ReY. II. II. HAYES, Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-04

The following report has been re-
ccived from the adjutant's office: Pres
ent for duty commissioned officers,
43 non-commissioned officers and 1.13S
members, 1853 on extra duty, 462 sick
and in arrest, total present 2115. Alb
sent with leave SOC. absent without
leave II, total present and absent 1852.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-04

While going to supper Saturday even
ing Capts. John Daily and w. S. Oakman
came very near being severely injured by
falling ice which came from the caves
of the general mess hall. The ice struck
them a glancing blow on the head and
shoulder They were not severely in
jrred. but had 1t struck them a fair blow
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-04

The dates for the first annual fair
and entertainment for the benefit and
under the auspices of the Co. Z Band
will be on February q and % and
March l. The first two evenings the
entertainment will consist of a minstrel
show and a concert and ball will b.
held the last night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-04
SKOWHEGAN.

Father A. o. Lacroix, pastor of st. Ma
rvs Catholic church, was in Watervillo
Saturday, called there to participate in
the mass sung over Mrs. Charland, moth
er of Father Narcisse Charland, pastor
of St. Francis de Sales parish of that
city,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-04

At the annual meeting of the Maine
Valve Co. the following officers were
elected: President, Wallace Emery of
North Arson, clerk and treasurer, Will
liam T. Seekins of Skowhegan: direc-
tors. Wallace Emery, r. T. Parker, G..
c. Tozier, N. S. Steward and w. Il.
Seekins. Mr.. Steward is the managing
director. The company is now three
months behind their orders and new
machinery will be installed at once.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-04

The following report shows the stand
ing of pensioners of this Branch: Num-
Der of pensioners Jan. 1, 2491; there vera
Al admitted. 16 discharged. transferred
and % deaths: total Feb. l, 2i91. Eighty
increases were received. The pensions
are divided as follows: Seventy-one, Sc:
SIG, IS: AS. SO: 1927. sl2; l. $3.50; CT. sli;
s. SIS: G. SIC: 1. $3.50; Is, 81; l. SIS: /. so:
2, So; %, SCI; .. 81; Is. 500; 5, $40; .. st6
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-04

Charles l.. Chase of Bangor, division
Inspector of the Maine Sons of Veter-
ans, will inspect Garfield Camp, No. 1,
Monday evening. All the members of
the camp are requested to be present
at the inspection.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-04

The following visitors were regis
tered at the Home Library, Mrs. Nellie
V. Grenburg, Randolph; Victoria L.
Gilpatric and Mrs. Daniel Faulkner, So.
Gardiner; Mrs. Elizabeth Faulkner,
Lower Economy. \. S.; Harold Scho-
field, Lower Economy, n. S.; NJ w.
Fister Dixfield. Me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-04
liARDINE E

- .n,.,':r2n ica Co. for the past
tvs" .t"li.s u@% n.tid off its men with
checks instead OF with cash. The checks
from all it's works in different parts of
the state come TO the Gardiner Ma
tional Bank in this city, and there is
quite pile Of them every week The
cashier does not complain, and says it
is easier to handle them than it is to
pass out the currency for the payrolls
in the denominations as wanted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-04

a banquet will be given by the trus-
tees Of the Somerset Central Agricul-
tural Society on the evening of Feb. Il
to the citizens of Skowhegan. The
spread will be served in order that in
terest may be aroused in the affairs Of
the society and addresses will be. made
by number of the prominent business
and professional men of the town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-04

Hallowcll milk men observed the ac-
tons of certain ground animal in his
neshborhood Saturday. There were
tracks from the hole in the ground. and
he ventures the statement that if it was
the proverbial woodchuck, the fact that
it failed to see its shadow and did not
return to winter quarters indicates that
The backbone of winter lis surely broken.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-04

There was a little excitement on Main
street Saturday afternoon caused by the
boiling of Dan Weeks bronco. Fortu-
nately no persons We're injured, although
the sleigh was somewhat damaged, the
harness broken and the horse cut about
the legs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-04

not been on account of lack or lapse
of interest, but rather owing to the Sc
we're cold weather which the particular
day of the event brought forth. Entries
for these races should be made before
tomorrow night to Manager Waller
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-04
NEWPORT.
Miss Josie Sanborn.

Miss Josie Sanborn, who has been i'll
for a long time with consumption, died
Thursday morning. She was young
lady of cstimable character and will be
greatly missed in the community.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-04

John Stil1ey had the misfortune to
split open the little finger of his left
hand while at work for Lawrence Broth
ers Thursday, and Mike Roche had three
of his fingers badly lacerated by letting
them come in contact with a saw Satur-
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-04

The many friends of Miss Mary Cough
lin CT Hallowell, n member of the hospi-
tai choir, are pleased to hear that she
has recovered from her long illness and
ingS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-04

The February meeting OF the Water
vile city government will be held
Tuesday evening. This will be the
last regular meeting for the fiscal yea
the March meeting being the Inaugural
ton of the new city government.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-04

Reports from Mrs. Cahoon, who under
went a surgical operation at Portland
Saturday. are very encouraging. She Is
rallying well and the prospects of a re-
turn to health are hopeful.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-04
kennebec Christian Endeavor Officers.

The following is a corrected list OF
the officers of the Kennebec County
Christian Endeavor Union:
President, B. c. Carter, Augusta;
first vice president. Harry Tibbetts,
Augusta; second vice president, F. S.
Wingate, Hallowell; third vice presl-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-04

Charles Stevens will enter the employ
of the Maine Central another week. TAX
ing the place of Mr.. Coombs, who Will
return to the employ of the Tayntor
Granite Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-04

Harold Wood of this city will assist
Miss Andrews of Augusta in readings
to be given at the capital at an early
date before the Young Mems Club OF
the Universalist church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-04

The concert at the hospital last even
ing was very fine. Miss Burrage rendered
fine violin solo, which pleased the men,
bers very much