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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-28
STATE CONVENTION
AT BANGOR JUNE 80,
Chairman Seth N. Carter to Remain al
Head Of Republican State Com
mittGe For the Present.

as chairman of the committee is very
gratifying to his fellow members and
will be to the party throughout the
State, for all recognize and appreciate
his faithful services and his eminent
qualifications as leader.
1t was voted by the committee TO
hold the State convention for the NOM
nation Of a candidate for Governor
at Bangor, Tuesday, June 80, 1908.
There will also be State convention
at Portland Thursday, April so, for the
selection of delegates and alternates to
the Republican national convention at
Chicago in June.
The meeting Of the committee was
harmonious in all respects and at 945
it had completed its business and adj
journed.
1t was voted to maintain headquar-
ters at Augusta during the 1908 cam
pagn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-28
RAIN-FAiR SUNDAY.

Washington. Dec. 27.-Forecast for
New England Rain Saturday. colder
in northwest portions; Sunday fair.
colder. brisk southwest shifting 10
west winds.
Special forecast: Storm warnings are
displayed on the Atlantic coast from
Delaware breakwater to PASSPORT.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-28
Nan Who Dies at MeIroSe
Refuses to Give Name.
i Later Identified as Charles
Frederick Powell.
Dsce Student at Oxford, Together
With King Edward.

: NeIrose Mass, Dec. 2I.-An inveS-
.;cation by the officials of the poor de-
nartment and the police today par
tally unravelled the mystery of the
IDENTITY and life story of a man who
died unknown in the Melrose hospital
Yesterday. The man was known on ac-
count of his habits of life as The her
NIT of the Middlesex Falls but except
m one or two close friends his name
uas not known until after his death.
According to Mr.. and Mrs. George
Rockford of SWANS Pond avenue, who
we're his most intimate acquaintances,
the mans name was Charles Frederick
Powell and he had a romantic career.
poveI gave every evidence that he
was possessed of an exceptionally good
education. although his mode of lis
was that of tramp. He told the Beck
fords that at one time he was a stu
dent at Trinity College, Oxford, and
was a member of the college choir.
King Edward of England was a student
there at the same time. Powell said.
Powell did not finish his course at
Trinity having some trouble with au-
thoritics Of the institution. He came
10 America for a short visit and after
wards returned to his home in Liver
pool, where his parents lived. Later
his father sent him to Il university IN
Germany. but he remained there only
a short time. After going back to MS
home he interfered in quarrel be-
tween his father and mother and TAX
ing his mothers part, struck his IA
Their. who thereupOn ordered him oGt
Of the house. Powell then came to this
country % years ago and never after
returned To his home. He was at one
time connected with the Montreal
Gazette and at another time with the
Toronto Mail.
For the last three or four years he
had made his home in the vicinity of
Melrose, living much of the time in 4
cave in the southeastern district. In
the cayo he had only Il blanket for q
covering and an oil stove on which ne
cooked such food as he could obtain.
He was often anOycd by children. to
ward whom he showed 81 special an
tipathy, mumbling to himself ana
growing as they approached him 10
frightan them away. Upcn leaving his
cave each day he carefully carried his
blanket and oil stove into the woods
and left them in q safe hiding place
until he returned.
According TO Mr. and Mrs. Bcckford
Powell was something Of a post ana he
told them that he had q small trunk
filled with poems written on the beauty
Of Middlesex Fells. This trunk. he
said. he had buried in the ground with
4 fiat stone covering it, near the Dos
ton Rock" the well known landmark
near the Maiden Melrose line. The
trunk has not yet been unearthed but
search FOR it will be made tomorrow.
In TIE clothing of the dead man two
old photographs were found. They were
taken in Liverpool, Eng. One showed
the figure of woman and child anl
the other of the same child alone. Pow
ell said these likenesses of his mothe'
and sister There was also found in
pocket Il portion Of what had apparent
" been q citation for some on" to ap'
pear before the supreme court Of Main'
Continued on Page Two.)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-28
MAY FOLLOW SUIT.
Chicago to Be Fully Up to Times and
Have a Rent Strike"

Chicago, Dec. 27.-The possibility
that residents in the congested dis
tricts Of the West side might emulate
the lower East side in New York and
likewise can rent strike" was dis
cussed freely in the Ghetto yester-
day.
About 700 people held a meeting last
Sunday at which plans for the or
ganization Of a union of tenants
were made. That rents are higher in
the Ghetto than anywhere else is adj
mitted even by landlords. who say this
is the inevitable result of conges-
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-28

The New England Telephone & Tele-
craph 90. announced Friday at Boston
that the practice of issuing frank books
and furnishing free telephones. except to
officers ana employees of the company,
will be at oncc discontinued. The action
of the company is in accordance with the
REQUEST Of the Highway Commission and
as n result OF numerous hearings on Pc
,itions for reduced rates.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-28

Bananas are being ripened in Eng
land by electricity. The punches are
hung in alright glass cases in which
are a number of electric lights. The
light and heat hasten the ripening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-28

1t was announced Friday that General
Drude. who has been in command of the
French troops in Morocco. is again down
with the fever and at his own request he
has been recalled. General Darmade. bril-
gade commander at Larochelie. will sue
coed him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-28
Boston Forecast.

Boston, Dec. 21.-Forecast for Bos-
ton and vicinity: Saturday increasing
cloudineSs, probably with light rain;
Sunday fair and colder. southwest 70
west winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-28
Revolver Fight
Follow RObberies,

Smithboro. Ills, Dec Pin i pistol
battle following the robbery of the
Nandalia passenger station here early
today, one of two robbers was shot
five times and Emery Brown. city mar
shall OF Sorrento, Ills. was wounded
twice Both men are in serious con-
oitiCn. The companion OF the wounded
robbers was arrested and locked up at
Greenvillc, Ills, four miles away,
where His comrade was also locked up
after being given medical treatment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-28

Patrick Kerneally's body was found III
the spicket river at Lawrence Mass IL
dav He disappeared THURSDAY N'H-
realIv was ST years Of csc and had pe''
u, moor health
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-28

st. Joseph, No. Dec. 27.-The Bank
of Camden Point, 30 miles from this
city. was robbed by three men early
today and $4,000 in currency was taken.
A fierce battle between citizens and the
robbers took place in which many
shots were exchanged but the robbers
ESCAPED.
They are believed to be surrounded
in tile hills near Dearborn. six miles
from Camden Point.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-28

The cholera is causing great ravages
among tie pilgrims to Mecca. the deaths
at Mecca, Medina and Ycmbo averaging
100 a day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-28

Ground chestnuts take the place Of -four
in some rartS Of France.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-05-09
LOST HIS sTRADIvANUs.

Kansas City, May 9.-Carl Busch. a
noted composer and violinist, and his
wife, who is a pianist, well known in
Europe, escaped from the burning Pep
per building after exciting experiences
Both lost all their musical instruments,
which included two priceless Stradivar-
ius violins, and several manuscripts of
operas written by Busch.
Mr.. Busch helped to rescue several
young girls from the building. At the
time the fire broke out he was In the
studio of Crosby Hops, vocal teacher,
who was giving lesson to Miss Edith
Lowe. After warning the occupants on
their floor Busch and Hops aided Miss
Lowe and some other pupils to esca pc
and then, being formed to leave them
selves. crept on their hands and knees
down the hallway, which was filed with
smoke. to a fire escape.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-05-09

a painter of exquisite portraits and is
woman of great artistic talent she
has been in this country only ntlie
more than a year, coming from Paris
with DR.. Metzger, who is a physician
and surgeon of note. A great many
relics, jewels and valuable miniatures
were destroyed In the fire. Among
them was the great seal of her fatner'
which was 500 years old.
Georges De Mare. who lost his Ire
by jumping from his studio on the
noted in the art world His maternal
grandfather was G.. P. A Healey. one
of the greatest of American painters,
who had painted portraits OF Cay
Lincoln and other notables- HIS
father who was a noted painter IN
Paris, died in that city a few years
ago. The professor himself was porn
in this country, but was educated ana
lived in Paris until a few years ago
He held various responsible positions
in leading art institutions of the coun-
try. especially in Chicago His motner
and two sisters live in Denver. anotner
sister is in Paris and two aunts, MRS.
Judge Hill and Mrs. Besley live IN
Chicago.
Miss Aurora wittebort was a tall
ented piano instructor and mad
studio on the fifth floor. She is be-
lieved to have been suffocated in her
room and her body carried down with
the collapse of the building. She was
rs years of age, the daughter or Leo
pold Wittebort, a glass blower OF COZ
feyville, Kan. formerly OF Upton. Inu,
She returned from Germany, where !
she had studied. two years ago and
had gained quite a reputation as
Of
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in A FIRE TRAP.
CONTINUED from Page one.)
Miss Wittebort a Heroine.

Kansas City, May 9.-Miss Witte-
bort was the heroine of train Incl
dent in Indiana, when she was a young
girl IL years ago and for her bravery
which resulted in saving fast passen-
ger train which bore a number of
French and Belgian officials enroute
to Chicago she was decorated by the
French government.
A small bridge on a division of the
Pennsylvania railway near Hartford
City, Ind, where Miss Wittebort then
lived with her family, caught fire. The
cannonbau passenger train. west
bound was due to arrive within a short
time and Miss Wittebort, the first to
see the danger ran to the top of
steep grade east of the bridge and
awaited the arrival of the flyer. She
succeeded in tagging the train with
her skirt and enabled the engineer to
bring it safely to a standstiIl within a
few yards of the bridge. The incident
was brought to the attention of the
French government which later deco
rated Miss Wittebort, while the pas
sengers raised a fund that was used in
gaining ner musical education abroad
Miss Wittebort is believed to be
buried under tons of debris that is
piled rs feet high. 1t is doubtful if
her body can be found for several days
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-05-09
PICKING A JURY.
econtinued from Page one.>

Have you any prejudice against
circumstantial evidence p"
No, not exactly, but would he
very careful in arriving at a decision
on such evidence
Would the fact that the defendant
was not in the state at the time of the
killing, but was shown to have adj
Vised, encouraged and aided in the
killing-would that influence vorr
verdict provided the court Instructed
you that such a person was EQUALLY
responsible with the man who actually
did the killing?"
Il would take the instruction of the
court"
The examination of Ewing was here
dropped temporarily and Mr.. Hawlev
passed on to the second man 1t then
became apparent that he would go
through the panel of twelve men he
fore the defense undertook its examin-
ing of the proposed jurors.
The second man. James l. AYERS
said he was a farmer. married and
had lived in this county since 1881. He
came to this state from Tennessee.
Ayers had passing acquaintance with
Governor Stuenenberg.
"Do you read any of the Socialist
papers published in this county, ask
ed Mr. Hawley.
ST do not, but they have been sent
TO me in the past few months"
Ayers said some of the papers came
20 him by mail while others were
thrown into his yard.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-05-09
TWO KNOWN DEAD.
The Most Seriously Injured Is a Rus
sian Countess

Kansas City, Mo-, May 9.-Search
for bodies was begun at daylight this
morning in the ruins of the University
building at Ninth and Locust streets,
destroyed by fire yesterday. One body
at least is known to be in the debris
that of Miss Aurora Wittebort, an
artist, and it is believed that many
others may be found. The fire was
still smouldering this morning and it
will be late in the day before thor
ough search can be made.
The known dead now number two,
Miss Wittebort and Prof. Georges De
Mare.
1t is believed that ali of the injured
will recover. The most seriously hurt
is Miss Alexandra Blumburg, the Rus
sian countess. whose skull was frac-
tured in fall from a ladder. Her
condition this morning was considered
serious. but DR.. Eugenia Metzger her
physician with whom she made her
home. expressed the belief that the
countess would recover.
Countess Alexandra Andrevna
Blumburg, an artist. shared a studio
on the third floor with DR.. Metzger.
She was taken to the Swedish hospital
Metzger and the entire hospital force
bent all their energies toward saving
her life She was conscious at times
during the night and this morning
was reported somewhat improved
Countess Blumburg is the daughter
Of Russian nobleman. Count Andrew
Blumburg, once a member of the
privy council of the car, who fell un-
der the displeasure of the crown and
was exiled after his immense estates
had been confiscated. His daughter
went to Paris soon after the death of
her parents and studied art for several
years, being a pupil of Bouguereau
Courteous and James Mcneil Whistler
She has Travelled in many countries
and speaks fluently several languages.
Her father was the victim of friend
who had charge of his affairs and
absconded after spending his fortune
in Nihilist schemes. thus compromising
Blumburg so seriously that he was ac-
cused unjustly of aiding the Nihilists
and lost his estates. The countess is
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-05-09
HOW long has that condition ex-

How long has that condition ex
listed %
I'VE object to that" interrupted
Mr.. Darrow for the defense. 1.-The only
question here is the bias of this pro
posed juror. There is nothing to show
that any one connected with this case
had anything to do with these papers
They have nothing to do with the
case"
II have decided to allow wide lati-
tude in this matter said Judge Wood
and for that reason the objection Is
Overruled.''
Ayers said the papers had been COM
Ing for several months. He read some
of them for a time but stopped.
why" asked Mr.. Hawley.
He Got Tired.
81 got tired of it,
Aver then said he had not formed or
expressed an opinion.
He was challenged by the prosecu-
ton The defense resisted the chal-
Ienge and Mr.. Richardson of Hay
woods counsel took up the examina-
tfcn of the talesmen. He drew from
the witness that he felt that he could
render a fair verdict but it would take
considerable evidence to change his
present opinion. The prosecution in
sisted upon the challenge and it was
sustained. As Ayers stepped out of
the box, the defense noted an eXcep-
ton.
John G. Breckenridge was called.
Breckenridge said he was a grocer
and had discussed the case pretty
thoroughly with his customers. He had
discussed also the method of bringing
the prisoners to Idaho from Colorado
and had formed and expressed a de-
cided opinion, based upon what he had
read in the newspapers. If the evil
dence were different from what he had
read. he thought he could change his
opinion. He was not ready, without,
hearing the evidence, TO decide the
fate of the prisoner.
Breckenridge was challenged by the
prosecution.
The defense Joined in the challenge
and the talesman was promptly ex-
cused.
81 am glad we agree on something"
said Mr.. Hawley laughingly.
Captain J. E. Yates. president of the
Boise Bank of Commerce, was next
examined Captain Yates was blunt
and monosyllabic in his answers. He
discussed it, What he had heard.
however, would not influence his YER
dict He said he had no bias or feel
ing against the prisoner personally.
Mr. Hawley passed Captain Yates
without a challenge and went on with
the examination of Henry w. Baker,
a grocer, who sat in chair No. s..
Baker made the third man excused
for cause.
The other two. however. had not
Tense.
George Walker. a butcher. in chair
No. 6, when questioned, said he knew
Governor Stuenenberg only by sight. |
Senator Borah conducted the examina-
ton of Walker.
Walker said he had formed an opin-
ion to a certain extent-one that would
require pretty strong evidence to re-
move.
Walker also said that he was OPP
posed to capital punishment where
the matter. He was thereupon chal- |
enged by the prosecution. The de-
tense resisted and reserved the right !
10 question the proposed juror later.
George Mcintyre. a farmer, residing
n the county for ten years. was being
questioned when the luncheon recess
until o'clock was ordered.
Notwithstanding the fact that the
Twelve men in the jury box had not
been sworn, Judge Wood ordered that
hey be kept together.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-05-09
MARKETS TODAY.
Wheat Active and Strong on
Commission House Demand.
Cold Weather in Northwest
Prominent Bull Factor.
LIVE STOCK TRADE.
Cattle Firm = Natives Steers
Bring $3.50 to $500.
Hogs Steady-Bulk OF Sales
$6.32 to $6.4O.

Chicago, May 9.-WHEAT-The wheat
market today opened active and strong on
an urgent demand by commission houses.
The bulIish factors were cold weather IN
the northwest and slightly firmer prices at
Liverpool. July wheat opened AQ1zc hlgh-
ere at S5@S5Ac, and sold at Sossq851zc;
Minneapolis, Duluth and Chicago reported
receipts of 426 cars. ,
The market gained in strength all day
and July sold up to S61sc. Numerous DAM
age reports were received, it being claimed
that the army worm is adding to the de-
vastation said to have been created by the
green bug. The close was strong, with
July nc higher, at SEC.
CORN-Continued small local receipts
and the strength of wheat combined to
make firm opening in the corn pit July
corn opened unchanged to 1sc higher, at
495s@495zc, and sold at 1870.
A good demand held prices firm. the
high point for July was soc, and the close
was strong, with July up &C. at the high
mark
OATS-Cold weather in the northwest.
which is expected to delay seeding opera
lions. made a firm oats market. Trading
a shade higher, at 43c to 43Q43lAc, and
PROVISIONS-Prov were strong
on a good demand and light offerings. July
pork opened 15c higher, at SIC. 40. Lard was
up sc, at s9021z. Ribs were PIC higher, at
WHEAT-Cash: No. 2 red, 41k@S5c; No
red, S26S4c; No. 2 hard, 8Sas@S4Rc; No: 8
hard, 7S@S2c; No. 1 northern, S4Q91c; No.
2 northern S76791c; No. 3 spring, S3QSSc.
CORNING. 3, 49GD50c.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-05-09
Man Who Saved President
johnson From Impeachment.
Kansas Senator Driven From
State for His Vote.
DIEDIN ALBUQUERQUE
He Had Been Sick But Three
Days.
His Defense of Action Which
Brought Him Disgrace.

G. Ross, ex-governor of New Mexico,
whose vote against the removal of
President Johnson while he was senator
from Kansas. saved the executives Off
cial head, died at the home of his son,
Pitt Ross, Wednesday,. He had been ill
of pneumonia three days. Mr.. Ross was
81 years old. In the last few weeks Mr..
Ross mind had been failing. He was
visited by Gen. Hugh Cameron, the
Kansas hermit, this spring. The pur-
pose of the visit was to assure Senator
Ross that Kansas now approves his ac-
ton
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-05-09
New york Stock NinrIxee.

Wall Eft, New York. May 9.-STOCKS-
Prices of stocks moved downward in the
opening trading on a small volume of bus
mess. United States Steel was an excep-
ton with a small fractional gain.
The New York Public Utilities stocks
We're nominally depressed on account of
the agreement at Albany to support the
Public Utilities bill. B. R. T. declined IL
points, marlborough Metropolitan prefer
red rs points and the common q point.
New York Central also fell nearly a point.
Temporary support was extended to the
list. whereby N. Y. Central and others
made up their losses and the fractions par
TALLY The demand then dwindied and
prices began to ease off again. The Inter
borough Metropolitan stocks got down to
IA and pa points below asst night on this
decline.
Interborough metal feIla an extreme 21h
points, Third Avenue 23s points and Con-
soHdafed Gas point. Later there was some
Improvement, American Smelling rallying
to Ia points and Union Pacific q point
above last night. U. S. Reduction prefer
red rose IL points. The general movement
was extremely narrow and the transact
ions were small
Bonds were steady.
Traders took quick profits in Smelling.
Other stocks were not seriously affected
and the tone became better when Smelt-
ing and Union Pacific were again lifted to
a point above last night.
After the board of directors of the Union
Pacific had assembled the stock began to
rise rapidly and touched 1874, a gain of
n points before 2 o'clock. Northern Pa
cific and Reading participated to the ex-
tent OF a point the remainder of the list
remaining sluggish.
The market reacted and Union Pacific
fell back more than points.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-05-09
Open High Low q
Chicago Live Stock Market.

Chicago. May 9-CATTLE-Receip to-
day, $500 head Market strong to a sha 6
higher Beeves, $4,000. As; cows, ~ $l; ~ og
4SS. heifers 81. Goa 80; calves, a. 25d6.0O;
good to prime steers. IS. 1905. IS poor y me-
dunn, S4.9Od5. 50; stockers and feeders $zso
as. 10.
HOGS1Receipts today, q. 900 head Mar.
ket steady Light. Sc. SOS so; mixed S6 vs. SO 90
& 30: heavy S6O5G6 40; rough, $6.O5QS.20;
pigs IS S5d6. S5; good to choice heavy, SO 80
az; 45i bqlk IS c 43@S; ~ fodav 1900 head
Market strong Natives 81. 90; western,
81 5O66 so; yearlings. Sc ,75Q165; lambs $500
as 70; western, S650QS.15.
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CONTINUED from Page One.)
No provided a float with members
from the fair sex dressed in white. The
G. G. Gage Relief corps was represent
ed by a float load of pretty little girls
singing patriotic songs and waving
flags, while following closely was the
float of the w. R. c., which may or
may not have contained some of the
mothers of the youngsters in the float
ahead.
The Clay Center band followed dis
pensing enlivening music while they
were followed by a canton from the
I. o. o. F. in uniform. The four camps
ed by their drill teams in uniform fol-
lowed by like representation from the
A. o. q. w. lodges of the city. Bigbee's
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-05-09
Kansas CITY Produce Market.

Kansas City, May 9.-CloSe-WHEAT
Receipts today, "a cars Market Chased u
ale higher. with quotations as follows:
May. 761sc; July, rye; Sept, 1915 Cash;
2 red, S6dS7c; No 3 red, 77GS5c.
CORN-Market 1@2c higher. May, 4713c;
July, $3.50; Sept, 461sc. Cash: No. mix
ed, 50Q51c; No. mixed, 491kc; No. white,
511sg53c; No. 8 white. 511sQ527zc.
- OATS-Market A@1xc higher. No.
white, 4415c; No mixed, 43G431kc.
RYE-Marlxet steady, 62d66c.
sHAY-Market firm Choice timothy, $500
Q16.O0; choice prairie, SO &@10.75.
BUTTER-Market steady. Creamery, 24c;
EGGgMarket steady. Fresh. 141kc.