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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-28
A PRICELESS VIOLIN,
Love of instrument Causes Bow +o
Steal.

Plttsburg. Pa, Feb. 27.-TWenty-one
5ear-old Marcus Hartel, a boyish-look
l'iS German violiniSt. said to be an ar
tlst OF rare ability for his years. told
the city detectives at Central station a
strange story of the theft of a rare old
violin.
II couldn't help it," he cried in his
broken English; Il loved the old violin
So"
The boy was arrested. following the
discovery OF the violin in his room at
2Zlo Tustin street, by Detectives Cor
MENUS Buckley and Michael Hanley.
who took him to Central station.
Inc owner of the instrument is
George II. Swan, an architect, with
offices in the Vandcrgrift building. The
instrument is one of the Hopf make.
and is regarded as priceless heirloom
by the Swan family.
Several weeks ago Ar Swan took the
violin to his office for safe keeping
during change of residence. Hartcl
was employed as cleaner in the Van
dergrift building, and one day about
two weeks ago while in the architects
ollice he first saw the violin. 1t took
but cursory examination to show the
young musician the value of the instru-
ment. A few evenings later. when no
one was near, Hartel picked up the
piece, drew the bow gently across the
strings, and fell in love with the
violin. He carried it to his room max
ing no effort to dispose of it. but play
Ing on it daily.
The loss Of the violin was reported by
the owner 10 the police. Detectives
Buckley and Hanley learned that Har-
tel was a musician, and followed him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-28
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

Joseph Lewinski, the well-knOwn actor
and stage manager at the court theatre
at Vienna, is dead
| Mrs. Alfred Farraw of Maiden Mass,
died Wednesday night at the Maiden
| hospital from injuries received Tuesday
| night in coasting accident. Two other
| persons who were injured were report
ed as improving.
| An unusually heavy sentence for a
felOniOuS assault was imposed by Judge
/ Gaskill in the superior court at Boston
Wednesday when he sent Edward F..
Linehan of East Boston to states pris-
on for a period Of not less than Is or
not more than IS years. Linehan was
shown to have lured a woman to a
lonely spot in East Boston on a pre-
tence that he had located her husband.
and then assaulted her.
The funeral of Lieut.. Gov. SNOWFALL
was held Wednesday at Chatham, n. B..
and a great number attended. including
members of the government. Legislature,
school children, town and county officials
and others. The funeral cortege was
one of the longest ever seen in the pro-
vince. After service by Rev. M. Sellar
of st. Lukes church. assisted by several
other clergymen, the body was laid at
rest nj the family plot in Riverside GEM
etery.
A passenger train on the Midland di-
vision of the New York, New Haven Il
Hartford Railroad, which left Woonsock-
ct r. l., at 9.10 p. NJ. Wednesday for
Boston, was wrecked at Bakers Ledge.
near Bellingham, Mass. Two cars were
derailed and after rolling over a 15-foot
embankment were set on fire by an ex-
plosion of lamp and destroyed. One
passenger, Jacob Talcofsky, a Boston
woClen goods dealer, was seriously in
jured and was removed to the Massachu-
sets General hospital in that city. No
other person was hurt.
Later developments in the supposed sui
eide of Charles L. Hayes, the bill poster
who was found dead Monday night at
Natick. Mass, caused Medical Examiner
l.. NJ. Palmer to hold an autopsy
Wednesday. The medical examiners
by bullet wound from a revolver in the
hands of a party unknown. Angie
Hayes. the 16-year-old stepdaughter Of
the dead man, Wednesday made a state
ment to the police in which she alleges
that Hayes attempted to assault her, and
after several fruitless efforts to over
come her shot himself through the head
with revolver, which he had used to
frighten her.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-28
TIE THAW TRIAL.
CONTINUED from Page One.)

Did he ask you if You feared vio-
lenCc and you SAID you did and he said
you should arm yourself for protec-
ton ," II remember no such cUnversa-
ton"
Didn't he buy YOU a revolver" NE
didn't"
"Didu't YOU give him money to huy
you It rcyoive"::'' II did not"
THAT is an said Mr.. jerome. Mrs.
ThaW left the room.
Or. Charles f. BinGanan of Pitts
burg, the Thaw family physician, fol-
lowed Mrs. Thaw on tine stand.
Under the guidance of Mr.. Delmas he
told Of seeing ThaW on Nov. IS, 1909. at
which time he was very nervous and
melancholy. He was sleeping and eat
ing very little and seemed very much
changed from his former condition. He
had known Thaw from childhood and
he was formerly of Il buoyant nature.
On August Il, 1906. die called on ThaW
in the TombS and again saw him Sept.
II. He was not sleeping well and was
nervous. lie had decisions. among
them that there were cnnSpiracie;
against him having as their object
either his rairoading to an insane asy-
lum, or his death.
Mr.. Delmas was about to lay a
foundation for the questioning Of III.
Bingaman as an expert but Mr.. Jcr-
ono interrupted.
1T is not necessary" Mr.. Dclmas.
ia sooner have as to this defend
ants insanity. the opinion of Il general
practitioner who has known him for 50
years than the opinions of all the cx-
perts there are-with due respect to my
own" and he smiled at Drs. Flint, Mac
Donald and Maboon, who daily sit be-
side him.
DIR. BinganIan said he believed Thaw
irrational and laboring under decisions.
He said newspapers had been woven
into the cell bars to keep the draft out
and Thaw told HIM the authorities
were allowing thu wind to blow in on
him 50 that he would contract pncU-
monia and die. and thus prevent his
case coming to trial.
DR.. Bingaman felt Thaw'S pulse anG
told him. when he asked about it. that
the pulse was a bit Irregular. Thaw
replied that this was condition thar
had followed 'the act of Providence"
Mr.. Jerome here began his crOss-exam-
nation by asking as TO the faint of in
sanity in Thaw's family. Mr.. Delmas
objected that this was not proper Cross
examine ton.
an want TO find out what tendency
there is to insanity in this mans family"
said Mr.. Jerome. II want to get at the
facts. If I find this defendant is crazy.
Ill say so"
IF Mr. Jerome desires to prove that
Thaw was crazy on June % last, We will
admit it." rejcined Mr.. Delmas.
Justice Fitzgerald sustained the objec-
ton.
Mr.. jerome then said he would call Dr.
Bingaman for the state in rebuttal and
asked permission to take his testimony
in the form of a deposition. Mr.. Del
mas said the testimony must be taken in
open court. Mr.. Jerome asked when the
defence expected to conclude.
'-In good faith and not for publication"
said Mr.. Delnas, I'VE expect to get
through this week"
Mr.. Jerome asked DR.. Bingaman to re-
turn next Monday. In the meantime he
proceeded to cross examine him about
his visits in the Tombs.
DIR. Bingaman said Thaw had not tx
hibited any decisions or evidence of ir-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-28

nationality 50 far as he knew prior to the
tragedy of June . last At hs visit of
August Il he prescribed a nerve tonic for
the prisoner
Did YOU notice any exaggerated eroo',
asker MI jerome. He had a very high
esteem of himself, but there was moth
ing else
DR.. Bingaman here was excused ami
Dr. Brltton d. Evans, one Of the alien
lists for the defence. called for cross-ex-
ANIMATION. After some questions regard
ing the education of the witness. MI
jerome picked up pamphlet relating to
experts and expert testimony which Dr.
Evans admitted he had written. Mr..
Jerome formed several questions in the
language of the pamphlet, but Mr.. Del
mas objections to these questions wcr.
sustained by Justice Fitzgerald
DR. Evans testified that he was sum-
moned to investigate the government
hospital for the insane at Washington
and report to the Congressional com
mittee having tn" matter in charge
AS a matter of fact, wasn't every
head Of an institution for the insane
In the East likewise summoned?"> "On
TIL" contrary. | know they were not"
'Namc someone who WAS not" dr.
Wagner
DO you know what insanity is?"
asked Mr.. Jerome. "Insanity is a posi-
tive condition; sanity il Il negative
condition."
Who retained you il this casc?"
Mr.. Hartridgc.'
Had you written to anybody con-
nccted with the case" Il wrote one
letter To DR.. Allan McLane Hamiton'
'Do you know Allan Mciane Hamil-
tom" YES"
DO you consider him an authority
on mental Diseases" Mr.. Delmas. OBJ 4,
lection was sustained.
Did YOU go into consultation with !
him." Mr.. Delmas objection was sus-
tanned
Isn't it a fact that many reputable |
physicians refuse to go into consulta-
ton with you because you are an I'M
professional man." An objection was |
sustained.
isn't it fact that Dr. Hamilton !
refused in this court room to go into
consultation with you for that rea-
SOM" "Objcction sustained" said Jus
tice Fitzgerald
Questions regarding Dr. Hamilton's
standing We're objected to. but Mr..
Jerome produced a decision which
seemed to cover the point.
May l assume that DR.. Hamilton
will be called in this CASE" asked
Justice Fitzgerald. You may" re-
piled Mr. Jerome. you may assume
that | will call him" DR.. Hamilton
was originally retained by the defence.
1t is said that he believes Thaw to be
still insane.
DR.. Evans stated that he had never
read DR.. Hamilton's writings and could
not tell whether they were considered
as authority. Neither could he tell
or not the profession at large
considered as authority the writings
of DR.. Carlos Macdonald or DR..
Charles Dana.
Mr.. Jerome asked about many works
On mental and nervous diseases in an
attempt u find out what Dr. Evans
had read.
"Who wrote about paranoia 500 years
before Christi asked Mr.. Jerome sud-
denly. DR.. Evans smiled and while Mr..
Jerome was searching among his pa
pers. said: ''In one of my writings I
said that a mad king of the Modes and
Persians exhibited signs Of paranoia.''
Mr.. Jerome read from Dr.. Evans tes-
timony in another case in which he
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-28

One OF the gravest perils which fire
fighters arc constantly facing Is tho
fierce heat. After successful trials, q
newly-invcnted "heet veil'' has been in.
troduced into practice at Cologne, Ger
many, where 200 men have been supplied
with the appliance. The veil is mads
after the principle of safety lamp, with
double windows 1t is composed Of hbers
of cane. which possesses the peculiar
property Of retaining water for consid-
cradle length of time. The veil is made
damp before being fastened to the fire.
mans ordinary brass helmet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-28

vAIere are no seasons for the New
IN ~ merchant. Spring flowers bloom
m ie norlsts window in midwinter
r., Tile dry good stores show lingerie
ncks and fur coats side by side. The
s,,a Aets are full of new potatoes,
l.tt oerries. artichokes. mint. spring
sr,e ana other delicacies OF the early
mnnr. and the shops are perfect
Nh, 'ains of thin muslin underwear.
d;Sn,ni' oy common custom. ds always
n;ased the day after Christmas.
ANS, sweet peas and white lilacs
n;sh,a at all the florists and the fur
inr Tor summer cottages are be-
Nam rsepared for immediate display
-'ew York Sun. -,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-28

and blue. From the chandelier hung the
"hatchet." Upon a cake in the center
Of the table appeared branch of the
cherry tree" Floating by each plate
vas dainty little flag for a souvenir.
The dainties upon the table showed
time had been spent and care taken
that others might enjoy life for a lit
tie. A vote Of thanks was extended to
Mrs. Merrill for 1t all. The evening was
passed by listening to number Of pi-
ano solos by her daughter, Miss Ethel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-28

The members Of the Arcana Club
with a few invited guests passed a very
pleasant afternoon and evening Friday
with Mrs. E. E. Merrill, the occasion
being the Club tea. The afternoon was
passed in a social way. interspersed
with stories and anecdotes Of Washing
ton and music from photograph. Tea
was served in a prettily decorated din
Ing rooma the colors being red. white
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-28
HORRlGAN NOMINATED
ey slddeford Democrats to Oppose
Mayor littlefie!d March II.

biddeford. Me. Feb. 21.-At Demo-
'lauc caucus tonight, Cornelius Hori-
San a representative in the LcSisia-
'ufe was nominated for mayor without
OPPOSITION.
Horigan will oppose Mayor Little
1eiu' who. it is expected. will be re-
Aoi'ihated by the Republicans tomor-
TOW night The election will be held
March II
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-28

A surprise party was given by school
mates Friday evening to the Misses
ray and Ruth ingalls,, who Just re-
turned from the South. The evening
was passed in playing games and hav-
ing a general good time. Refreshments
were served and they went to their
several homes wishing for more sur
prise parties.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-28
DENIES MRS. THAW's STORY
Edna Goodrich Says She Did Not
Know Stanford White.

New Orleans. Feb. 27.-Edna Good
rich, the actress who is here with Nat
"ooowlns Company. said last night in
regard to the testimony of Evelyn
Nesblt Thaw. connecting her name
with White: Il never knew Stanford
White | was never in his studio and
l never introduced Evelyn Nesbit to
White"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-28

In speaking of Victorien Sardou's
decoration with the Grand Cross OF the
Legion of Honor, the Berliner Tage-
blatt says that the dramatist's biogra-
pher failed to make mention Of the fact
that "Sardou is a Spiritualist and .
lirst-class medium"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-28
Cured His Tender Feet
Will Cure Yours

"My case was q stubborn one Of
tender feet, but thanks to Minard's
Liniment I can now walk in comfort
and have no more trouble with them.
II is also an excellent remedy for colds
m the head and pains in the limbs.
Geo. 7. Keller, Jr.,. ll3l East 176th
st., New York City,"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-28

A literary contest is being carried on
IN the Rebekah Lodge, from which the
members are having great deal of
fun and enjoyment. The captains are
Misses Lottie Lodge and Mabel Lewis.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-28

Miss Alice Taylor of Norridgewock is
passing her vacation with Mr.. and Mrs
Frank Blaisdell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-28

The Working League of the M. F.
church met with Mrs. Ellen Hunter
Tuesday. They are preparing for an
Easter sale.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-28

Miss Crosby of Newport passed Sun
day with her aunt, Mrs. Pennington.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-28

Prof. Ralph Bean of Wakefield, Mass.
Is passing a weeks vacation with his
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. II. NJ. Bean.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-28

Percy Loder and little daughter Hope
visited in Pittsficld Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-28

Mrs. Justin Barney has been quite
sick with neuralgia in the head.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-28

Miss Fay ingalls, is In Norridgewock
visiting relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-28

Mrs. Mary Dudley has gone to Wat
ervllc to stop with her sister.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-28
CLINTON.

Miss Ethel Merrill was in Albion last
week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-28

Battle with warm water and apply
Minard's Liniment STAINLESS and FREQ
from OLD freely, rubbing it in until the
skin will absorb no more. This agree.
able treatment gives instant relief for
tired, burning, aching, blistered feet,
as well as for rheumatism, neuralgia,
pleurisy, stiff, twisted joints, sore,
strained, or lame muscles, any pain or
ache, and in Group, sore throat, and
bronchial troubles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-28
oe'fast Democrats Name &. r. Hanson.

belfast, Ne. Feb. 21.-The Demo-
.ta's of this city tonight nominated
Nusar F. Hanson for mayor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-28
Here Is Mr.. Gains Own Statement.

D. d. D. Company
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miracle In my case for had used everything
without getting any relief. It will always ~
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wonderful work Of your remedy.
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passenger Conductor Galena Div C. a N. w
Ry). In service OF this company rs years.
After reading this letter can we say mo-
to convince your
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-02
SIMPSON TRIAL HALTED.
Jurors Illness Postpones Long
Island Murder Case.

Riverhead Long Island. Feb. l (SpeciaD.-
While Mrs Horner giving testimony to-
day for the prosecution of Or. James 8. Simp-
band his father-in-law BARLEY T. Horner. in
Northport juror No 8. suddenly collapsed. In
consequence of the jurors illness the trial
adjourned until Monday. when. II the juror has
recovered Mrs. Horner will resume her testi-
mOny
Juror No is Frederick SQuires OF Good
Ground bayman. DR.. Benjamin said squires
probably had the grip.
Mrs Horner. who was rendered Ill by nervous
shock yesterday afternoon while testifying.
looked we'll again when she resumed the stand
this morning. District Attorney Furman dipped
right into the relations between DIR. Simpson and
Mr.. Horner.
Or Simpson remained away overnight" she
said. upon one occasion and my husband asked
him when he returned where he had been, and.
according to DIR. Simpson, called the doctor
vile name. DR.. Simpson said to me. Mollie, IL
any one else but Mr.. Horner had said that I
should have killed him. told Mr.. Horner that
he should apologize. and he did apologize with
tears In his eyes and shook the doctor by the
hand,
"On New Years Day, 1904 Dr. Simpson re-
malned away all night. When he came home
the following evening Mr.. Horner asked him
where he had been and why he had not returned
home before DR.. Simpson told him that he had
previous day. Mr.. Horner told him he was get
ting lower and lower every day"
To-day, before Mrs Horner was called to the
stand, MI Manton, the DEFENDANTS counsel
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-02
WITHDRAW FROM SWIMMING RACE
Chorus Girls from the Casino Confess Defeat
Champion Beats Substitute.

The swimming race between Miss Daisy Fuguet
and Miss Edith Fraser. OF the Paula Edwardes
company the Casino, and the 'mermaids" in
''Neptunes Daughter at the Hippodrome. did not
take place as scheduled. in the Hppodrome tank
Yesterday. Miss Fuguet and Miss Fraser We're on
hand and so were Miss Edwardes and about six
hundred friends OF both sides. but when the two
Casino girls saw how much the 'meruaids,' headed
by their champions Miss Townsend and Miss Davis
were al hAne in the water, they decided that Il
was no getting q Wettng and 4 defeat at the
same time. and withdrew from the contest
There much disappointment among the nler-
naids" when Jhcy learned that the Casino girls had
withdrawn, order not 20 disappolnt the crowd
two Of the 'nermads took the places OF the others
and raced the Hippodrome champions for the
chorus girls championship" None Of the audience
knew of the change except Miss EdwaTdes and the
two >Jasino girls Themselves wlO watched the races
from box,
Miss Alltchell. OF the substitutes defeated
Miss Davis IN the first heat, and Miss Townsend
beat Miss Duprce, the other substitute IN the sec
ond heat. Miss Townsend and Miss Mitchell then
raced the tank and back, and Miss Mitchell
Won but the Hippodrone girls In the audience pro
tested because Miss Townsend had not had rest
enough between races. The two raced again, and
Miss Townsend won by head. AS she is the chief
mermaid in "Neptune'5 laughter" her victory was
a popular AS champion, she is now ready to
meet any aspirants for her crown from other the
atrical companies
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-02
WOLVERINES At DINNER.
Sons of Michigan Listen to Will
Carlton at annual Gathering.

About two hundred persons attended the third
annual dinner of Michigan Society at the Hotel
Astor last night. VIII Carlton, the poet a native
of the Wolverine State, was POSTMASTER and sald'
in taking the chair. that appropriate name for
the state societies would he The Homesck So
cieties." Charles A. Towne and Truman Newberry
the toast list but both sent regrets.
Colonel Alexander S. Bacon spoke about "MIchi-
gan" He said the state noted not only for
its fruitfuness it's rich its progress but
more particularly for the high tone of its common
people. He recounted the early history of his
native state and spoke reverently of the who
helped TO make It.
DIT Neil MacChatter. president OF the Canadian
Society OF New York, spoke on the subject "Pion-
GERS and Principles" He told a story OF little
girl, who, when asked what elocution was, replied
that it what they put people to death with IN
New York State. He told of the life of the first
settlers in what is now the state of Michigan.
LeVant Fred Brown, who was introduced a
lover of nature. told of 'Michigans Woods and
Waters and also OF the Joy of life in the open"
in the Wolverine State.
A toast drunk to Captain Gridley. Of the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-02
FINAL LEATHER MERGER ARGUMENTS
Compromise Offer Made - Vioe-ChancellOr
Emery Reserves Deciion.

Final argument was heard by Vice Chancellor
Emery, at Newark. yesterday in the suit brought
by several holders OF preferred stock OF the United
States Leather Company 20 enjoin proposed mer-
ger OF that company with the Central Leather Com
pany. both concerns being organized under the New
Jersey law A strong array OF New York and New
Jersey lawyers are engaged in the
Two bills were filed In behalf Of the complainant
and IN both the contention IS that the merger would
be made under such conditions that the holders OF
the preferred stock OF the United States company
would be required to yield up their per cent se-
curiues in exchange for per cent securities and
u bonus which they say. not commensurate
with their present holding.
Before the argument was begun yesterday At
tow-y General Robert II. McCarter OF New Jersey.
one OF counsel for tho defendant companies. sub
nitted a compromise offer TO the complainant an
amendment to the answering afldavits of the de
fence il the form OF resolution which. Mr. McCar-
ter explained was passed 10y the directors of the
Central company last "Wednesday. The resolution
authorizes the cOmpanyS counsel 10 make for
NAL offer of money TO each OF the COmplaiuants,
the amount to be determined by the court and
To represent the proport0nate share Of the assets
of the United states company, 10 which the com
plIiuant would entitled a owners OF tho pre-
ferrcd stock II the company dissolved and It's
assets liqudated under New Jersey laws lie
HCc-Chancellor reserved decision.