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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-03
TAFT MEN IN CONTROL
And Committee Opens Primaries to
People to Name Choice.

Columbus, O., Jan. 1.-THE Republic
cans of Ohio will be given an oppor-
tunity to express by direct vote their
choice for the party's candidate for
Presidential primaries to be held Feb.
II, when delegates and alternates to
the Republican state convention will be
held March and 4, and 1t will select
in addition to four delegates-a large
to the Republican National convention,
candidates for governor and other state
officers. The call for the primaries and
convention was adopted this evening by
the Republican state central commit
tee. after protracted and lively ses-
sion.
The friends of William r. Taft, Sec
rotary of war, and candidate for the
Republican nomination for President,
were in control of the committee, cast
ing IA votes to seven for the support
ers Of Senator Joseph Benson Foraker.
also an avowed candidate for the Pres
idency The vote stood ii to Z on every
proposition which required Il roll call
except the selection of temporary
chairman for the state convention.
James r. Garfield. secretary of the
interior, was the choice OF the Taft
supporters. receiving Is votes to eight
cast for Harry II. Daugherty Of Column
bus
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-03
NO DUcTlON
At Present In Output Of Shelters or
Wages Of Employees.

Denver, CO., Jan. Franklin Gutter
man. general manager of the American
Smelling & Refining Co.. when asked to-
day regarding the truth Of the dispatch
from Helena, Mont, last night. that the
Smelters of Colorado were to be closed
down and wages reduced, said he was
very optimistic over the situation. The
matter was considered at a conference
some time ago, he said. and it was agreed
in &. tentative way to reduce production.
This was because there was no market
for lead. one Of the principal products Of
the smelters of Colorado.
Since that meeting here had received
advices from New York that there is an
increased demand for lead and he believes
that the decision will be revoked. If
however, the demand falls off again il
will be necessary 70 curtaii its produc-
ton, and IL order to keep the snelters
running there will be a reduction in
wages.
This, however. will be slight and nc.
10 per cent. as mentioned in the Helena
dispatch, and it will not be general He
believes 1t will not be necessary, he said.
either to cut wages or reduce the work
ing forces. as his latest advices indicate
that the demand for lead will be sufficient
to keep the shelters running in this state
on the same basis as at present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-03
THE MAAAN TRIAL.
Stubborn Fight Over Admission OF
Murderer's Confession.

Bennington, Vt, Jan. 2.-The case of
the prosecution in the trial of Alfred
Nathan, charged with the murder of his
4-ycar-cid niece, will be concluded
probably in the superior court tomor-
row, when the testimony Of an expert.
DR.. D. A. Shras Of Montreal, is pre-
scented.
When court adjourned today the
question of the admission OF 4 writ
ten confession, alleged to have been
made by Alfred Mahan in Jail on the
day following the crime, was still I'M
decided The states attorney made a
long argument in favor of admitting
the confession but the defence object
ed strenuously and the court reserved
decision or the matter until tomorrow
Notwithstanding the objection by the
defence, State Attorney Meager sue
ceeded in getting in testimony in re-
lation to the confession through the
evidence of DR.. A. NJ. Chisholm. who
was present when the alleged confess
sion was made.
The defence will introduce witnesses
in an effort to show that Mahan is in
sane.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-03
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

NJ. Henri DAllemagne, consul gen.
eral of France in Canada, has been re-
called and is to be promoted. His sue
cessor is Joseph De Loynes, at present
an attache of the foreign office.
Judge DeCourcey Of the superior court
at Boston Thursday reversed the decision
OF Mayor Mcmahon of Fitchburg in re-
J Murray as license COM
missioner. ruling that the evidence did
not warrant the action.
The new Canadian mint at Ottawa
ont. was formerly opened Tln,rsda g
by Lord Gray. A refinery will be built
within the mint in few months. Elec-
tricity will be used to refine the gold
ana silver. The mint turns out what
Is the first actual Canadian coinage.
The annual meeting of the Boston
democratic city committee was held
thursday and the old board of officer.
Reelected as follows: President YIN
+; MetFfsh; secretaries. Daniel ba{o
Macdonald. John Driscon; treasurer
Thomas ]. Campbell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-03
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

The remodeled Methodist Episcopal
church at Dustans Corner in Scarboro
was re-opened Wednesday evening
Rev. William II. Narney, the pastor.
secured $500 from the church extension
fund and the people subscribed s27On
Among the memorial windows is one
given by Samuel Guptill of Boston in
memory of Mrs. Abbie r, Guptill. The
pastor presided at a meeting this even
ing, when former pastors spoke. There
VIII be special services Thursday. Fri
day, Saturday and Sunday.
The first 'toting" accident reported
in the lumber regions this season c.
Cured Tuesday on Sourdnahunk lake,
when team of horses valued at $500
and a heavy load of camp supplies.
pork. -four. groceries. etc, broke
through the ice and went to the bottom
IN so feet of water The team was
owned and driven by Charles Carpenter,
who narrowly escaped with his life
The horses were drowned, and most of
the load lost or badly damaged.
George Brock, whose home is un-
known, but who has been plying the
trade of mason in Bangor for the past
few months, is wanted by the police on
the charge of passing worthless checks
one for SAT and the other for s22.5O
in two Bangor business houses. His
landlady says she would be glad to
have him pay his rent bill. Brock is
alleged to have cashed on Saturday a
check for s225O at Charles Adams
restaurant and one for SAT at a cloth
ing store. 1t was not found that the
checks were worthless until Monday,
-haS
that Brock, who once went under the
name of J. Z. Murphy, is wanted in
Charlestown. Mass, for some misdeed.
Authorities in other cities have been
notified to be on the watch for Brock
Bangor News
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-03
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

The Republican city committee of
Portland organized Thursday evening
by the election of John T. Pagan as
chairman and Willard w. Baldwin as
secretary.
The Sewall ship Kenilworth is most
certainly making a record for a long
passage between Philadelphia and San
francisco and is having all kinds of
hard luck. She sailed from PHILADELPHIA
Aug. Is, 1906. and managed to get a,
far as Montevideo on Feb II, 1907. at
ter hard times with gales. Repairs
were made. damage having been done
to the steering gear and rigging and
she left that port to resume her vow
age on April 4, 1907. A hurricane drove
her back as far as Rio Janeiro, which
port she reached Sept. 4, last, in dis
tress. The repairs were many and IT
was not until the 18th of last month
that she sailed. The crews have been
changed almost every time she got into
port, but some of the original Of
hcers are still with the ship on her
long voyage
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-03
CAUGHT IN THE ROOM.
Capt. Won Goeben Confesses the Muir
der Of Ma or Won Schoenback.

Allenstein, East Prussia, Jan. 2.-The
confession made by Captain on Goe-
ben that he killed Major Won Schoen-
beck. a brother officer. Christmas day,
is a rathor dramatic recital of MUIR
der. The shooting took place at the
home of Schoenback. following n din
ner and after the captain had been
caught in the majors room. The cap
tain wore a mask.
The commissary of police has be-
come possessed Of correspondence ex-
changed between Won Goeben and Mrs
Won Cchoenbeck before and after the
crime and from these letters he deducts
that there was a complete understand
ing between them.
Won Goeben broke down when the
commissary showed him this CORES
pondence and confessed
The murder of Major Won Schoen-
beck by Capt. Won Goeben has Gre
ated sensation in army circles The
minister of war has received full re-
ports of the crime and has himself
arranged for the courtmartial of the
murderer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-03
Knights Of Columbus Installation.

Waterville Lodge, Knights of Co
lumbus, held it's annual installation of
officers last evening at the regular
meeting. There was large attendance
present The installing officer was Dis
trict Deputy z. Walter Foley of Au-
gusta. The following officers were in
stalled
Grand Knight-Fred j. Holland.
Deputy Grand Knight-T. A. O'Con-
nell.
Chanceilcr-J. L. Mahoney.
Warden-R. C.. Wood.
Fin. Sec-F. j. Carrigan
Rec. See. L. Hegarty.
Treasurer-John Hogan.
Chaplain-Rev. L. A. Renaud.
Advocate-F w. Clair.
Lecturer-J. p. Baxter.
Inside Guard-W. A. Trainor
Outside Guard-Michael Leahy.
Trustees-GeOrge II. Hegarty, Ed
ward Welch and j. P. Baxter.
The installation was followed by a
smoke talk and q social hour.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-03
SeabOard Air Line
In Receivers Hands.

Richmond, Va. Jan. 1.-The Sea-
board Air Line system was put into the
hands of receivers here today through
the action Of Judge Pritchard. Of the
United States circuit court, who was
hurriedly summoned from Asheville. n.
c., to take cognizance Of the applica-
ton for a receivership. Judge Pritch-
ard appointed as receivers r Lancaster
Williams Of Richmond and S. Davies
Warfeld. of Baltimore. Both men are
identified with banking houses in Balti-
more, Mr.. Williams being of the firm
OF Middendorf, Williams & Co., and Mr.
Waraeld Is president Of the Continental
Trust Co. Mr.. Williams also is part
ncr Of the firm Of John L. Williams &
Sons OF this city. The bond OF each
was fixef at $4,000.
The name Of the case as filed IL 1.-The
Seaboard Air Line Railway. complain
ant, against the Continental Trust Co,
trustee under the first mortgage made
Try SET Board Air Line Railway. de-
PENDANT"
Judge Pritchard's decree gives the
receivers Immediate possession OF the
property. which embraces the main
stem from Portsmouth. Va, to Tampa.
Fla, with numerous branches to coast
points on the east and Atlanta. Mont
gouery and Birmingham on the west,
u total Of 1882 miles
The preliminaries to the appointment.
Of receivers for the Seaboard form n
dramatic incident quite rare in rail-
road history. Decision to put the road
into the hands OF receivers was reach
ed at a conference In Washington on
Tuesday night between members Of the
voting trust and creditors Of The road.
The Ryan and Williams interests con-
curing. A New Years day application
for the receivership was made to Fed
eral Judge Waddill in this city. but he
referred the parties to Judge Pritchard
or tho circuit court. who was at his
home In Asheville, N. c.
Responding to an urgent request by
wire. the Judge started at once for
Richmond and was met at Danville,
Va. last midnight by about u dozen
S"aboard attorneys who had gone there
from Richmond by special train for a
conference. This lasted two hours ana
at the close at O'Clock this morning.
the special train with Judge Pritcllard
on beard. returned to Richmond
After their sleeplcss night and stfenu-
Gus efforts came no relaxation, how
ever. the party only allowing them
selves hasty breakfast before they
presented themselves before Judge
Pritchard to have put into effect the
arrangement reached at the midnight
conference for the passage of the crir-
pied road With its si2.aG1O1) capital
and $5a.GO6,000 liabilities out of the
control of the voting tiust into the
hands OF two men. The necessity for
promr: f'tion rose fror. the maturing
Of heavy liabilities Jan. I.
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WONDERFUL ESCAPE.
Continued from Page One.)

cleared for traffic. Some of the pas
sepgers were transferred to another
train at the scene OF the wreck, while
others returned to Westboro village
and boarded trolley cars to Worcester,
where they expected to take another
train for their journey westward.
X. l.. Washington, the chef, was
standing beside a tank of hot water,
which was overturned upon him, Sc
verely scalding his left arm. His in
jury was bandaged at the WeStboro
station and he afterwards returned to
Boston with the other injured ones.
An examination of the wrecked cars
showed that the vestibules of the last
three cars were broken and that 81
windows in these cars were smashed.
This is believed to have been caused
by the last car Of the eaStbound eX-
press. which raked the derailed cars.
There are marks all along the side of
the wrecked cars showing where the
corner of the last car Of the eastbound
train scraped along and railroad men
who viewed the wreck regarded It as
almost 4 miracle that no greater dam
age resulted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-03
CHARGES SUSTAINED
And Rev. Or. Shaffer Of philadelphia
Is Suspended.

Philadelphia. Jan. ?-The nine
"Triers' appointed to hear charges pre-
ferred against Rev. w. II. Shaffer, pre-
siding elder OF the West district of the
Philadelphia Methodist Episcopal con-
ference. Thursday night returned
verdict against the accused While no
specifications have been made officially
a. to the nature Of the charges. il is
known that DR.. Shaffer is charged with
conduct unbecoming a minister in
his relations With Mrs. Martha Deich-
ley. postmistress at Morsantown. Pa.
The triers, who heard the case, simply
decided that the charges had been sus-
tanned and Or. Shaffer stands suspend
ed from all ministerial services and all
church privileges. pending the meeting
OF the Philadelphia conference in
March, before which he will be formal
ly tried.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-03
SECOND MATE At FAULT.
Wreck Of Steamer Mount Temple Due
To cuIpabIe Negligence.

Halifax, n. s, Jan. 2-In its decision
relative to the stranding of the steamer
Mount Temple at La Have Iron Bound
Island on Dec. last, when several
hundred persons were rescued with
difficulty, the court Of inquiry which
has been investigating the wreck finds
that the second officer of the steamer
was grossly culpable."
The findings of the court We're for
warded today to the marine and fish
cries department at Ottawa.
At the time the ship struck the cap
tain was below, having given orders
that he should be called in case the
weather became thick. During the night
there were snow squalls. The steamer
went aground q short time after light
had been seen which had been mis-
taken for the light of ship. The sec
ond officer was on watch at the time.
The court of inquiry, while finding
this officer largely responsible for the
wreck, has no authority to suspend his
extra masters certificate, this matter
being left to be dealt with later by the
proper authorities. The court of inquiry
consisted OF Judge Wallace and Nauti-
cal Assessors Hall and Seeley.
In the case OF the steamer klldona,
wrecked at Brazil rock, Cape Sable, the
same court exonerates the captain and
officers from all blame They find that
the ship was navigated with due care
and that every possible effort was made
by the captain and officers to save her.
they also find that prompt aid was
rendered by the steamer Louisburs
The attempt to save the kildona was
abandoned only when it became mani
feStIy homeless
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-03
MISSING HEIR FOUND.
Deserts Family but Share Of $4,000
Estate Soon Locates Him.

Lancaster, Pa, Jan. 2.-Although Of
ficially declared dead several years
ago and for many years believed by
his wife and friends here to have died,
George NJ. Gable appeared today in the
local court to claim an inheritance of
$12, 600 from the estate of an uncle.
Seventeen years ago Gable disap-
peared, leaving his wife and several
small children. All efforts to locate
him failed. Years passed and his wife,
believing him dead. remarked. When
his uncle. Jacob Gable, died in 1904.
George II. Gable, one Of the heirs, as n
matter of legal form, was declared
dead by the court.
The executors, however, refused to
pay over the inheritance to his widow
and instituted a search, which finally
resulted in locating the long missing
man in Sacramento, Cal. Gable came
East and today in court was identified
by the wife he had deserted Il years
ago, as the rightful heir
The woman's second husband has be-
gun proceedings for a divorce.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-03
JACK GOODMAN DRAWS
WITH ROUSE O'BRlEN,

New York, Jan. Jack Goodman
went into the ring at the Sharkey Club
"Wednesday and took Battling Hurley's
place against Rouse O'Brien, and the
Battler's reputation didn't suffer one
bit. Goodman fought a great draw
against the Boston marvel, and the way
he shook up Rouse with that lightning
left was a caution.
Heretofore Rouse was the bright
particular star when it came to a cues
ton of fast lefts. but this boy Good
man has Rouse's left wing coppered
when it comes to speed. In all justice
to O'Brien it must be truthfully stated
that he carried the fight to Goodman
for the full six rounds. and the only
time he stopped was when he was
pivoting around the end of a stiff left
facer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-03
CLOUDED BRAIN
Clears Up On Change to Proper Food

The brain cannot work with clearness
and accuracy if the food taken is not
fully digested. but is retained in the
stomach to ferment and form poisonous
gases etc. a dull. clouded brain is like
ly to be the result.
A Mich. lady relates her experience
are very interesting.
"A steady diet of rich greasy foods
such as sausage, buckwheat cakes and
so on, finally broke down a stomach and
nerves that, by inheritance, We're sound
and strong. and medicine did no ap-
parent good in the way of relief.
My brain was clouded and dull and
was suffering from case of constipa-
ticn that defied all remedies used.
The Road to Wellville.' in some
providential way, fell into my hands.
and may Heavens richest blessings
fall on the man who was insoired to
write it.
Il followed the directions carefully.
physical culture and all, using Crane
Nuts with sugar and cream. leaving
meat. pastry and hot biscuit entirely
out of my bill of fare The RESULT
am in perfect health once more.
L never realize I have nerves. and
my stomach and bowels are in fine
condition. Ny brain is perfectly clear
and am enjoying that state of health
which Coo intended his creatures
should enjoy, and which all might have.
ny SWING pr"ner attention to their
food There's Il Reason"
Pam" oiv"" ~ Postum Co. RattI.r
re- X. Mich. Read. The Road to Well |
ville." in pigs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-03
WATERVILLE.
Grand Army installation.

W. s. Heath Post. No. IA, Grand
Army of the Republic. held its annu-
al installation of officers last evening.
They were installed by Past Depart
ment Commander J. l.. Myrick, assist
ed by Past Commander II. c. Proctor
as officer of the day. Refreshments
were served by the ladies Of the w. 5.
Heath Circle and a social hour passed.
Tie following were installed:
Post Observation-Disclosures A. Lakin.
Senior Vice Commander-George A.
Wilson.
Junior Vice Commander-George w.
Reynolds.
Ctaplain-James II. Coombs.
Surgeon-Frank Walker.
Officer of the Day.. L. Myrick.
officer Of the Guards. S. Vose.
Delegate to department meeting
Frank s. Lowe; alternate, S. S. Worm
ell.
Trustees-H. c. Proctor and J. L.
MerTick.
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A NARROW ESCAPE
OF 500 Employees from Terrific ExpIo-
sion in North Attleboro Factory.

North Attleboro, Mass, Jan. 2.-Five
hundred employees in the threc-story
jewelry factory building of Riley and
French on Broad street, narrowly es-
capped terrific explosion tonight. The
employees had just left the building
when a large blow pipe that runs
around the structure exploded with
tremendous force, breaking windows
and splintering woodwork in all parts
of the building. The defamation was
heard Il mile away, and the explosion
was Of sufficient force IN have killed
or MANNED hundreds of the workers
i'aI ii happened i fes~ N.rit,.n.-Ias \ arli.r !
IL = trr;shi that in some Mair gas
leaked into the pipe and became ignited.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-03
DEFICIT OF $42,5es.
Only $3,132,836 on Hand to Meet 49,.
1884 in Charges.

New York, Jan. 2.-Judge Lacombe in
the federal court today appointed s.
Davies Warfield and r. Lancaster
williams receivers for the Seaboar,l
Air Line Railroad in the southern dis
trct of New York
The placing Of the Seaboard Air Line
system In the hands of receivers to-
day follows statement Of the COM
pany's earnings showing s3.132.s36 on
hand with which to meet fixed charges
OF $3.li5.4 3i. Il deficit Of 1893 1t has
been known for several days that some
steps would be necessary to protect
the property in view of it's inability to
meet Its fixed charges and the receiv-
ership was agreed upon at a confer
ence held In Washington yesterday, at
which there was present representa-
ti1es Of both the majority and minor
itv stockholders.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-03
Golden Cross Installation.

Waterville Commandery. United Or
der of Golden Cross, at its regular
meeting last evening installed officers.
Grand Commander of Maine A s. Bangs
of Augusta, assisted by Past Grand
Commander Lady Brann and Grand
Herald. knight Ivers. assisting. The
ceremony was followed by Whist par
ty and social dance. The following Of
flCers were installed:
Noble Commander-Miss Mary Dean
Vice Noble Communicates. Abbie
Priest.
Worthy Prelate-Mrs White.
Keeper Of ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Brann.
Financial Keeper of Records Edward
Brann.
Worthy Treasurer-Mrs. Eva Brann.
Worthy Herald-A. f. Handy.
Warder of Inner Gates-Mrs. Gussie
Brann.
Warder of Outer Gates-Miss Theresa
Wiley.
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Excessive Express
Charges Are Cut.

Concord. n. H.. Jan. Tine
State Board of Railroad commits
sioners has announced its findings IN the
matter of a complaint by residents OF re-
terborough. n f.. against the American
Express Co, alleging excessive charges.
The commission finds the charges wei
founded and orders that the company es-
tablish q minimum rate of 10 cents TOT
the transportation of any article or pack
age not exceeding five pounds i'll weight
and $50 in value between points 1T Ne"
Hampshire not exceeding &C miles b. rail-
road in distance apart
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BY CLOSE MARGIN.
Another Express Barely Scrapes by
The DeraiIed Train.

Boston. Jan. Am official Of the
Boston & Albany gave out statement
tonight from the office of the road at
the South station, in which he stated
that the east bound train from New
York. No. s, which was passing through
WestbOro at the time OF the derailing
Of the west bound train. No. ~, had its
five rear cars scraped by coming in
contact with the derailed train, many
windows being broken and three per-
sons slightly hurt
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Heath Circle lnstalls.

The ceremony was followed by the
installation of the officers of w. S.
Heath Circle, Ladies of the G. A. r.
The installing officer was Past De-
partment President Mrs. f. T.. Gill
patrick. Those installed were:
Pres-AIrs. A. O. Libby.
s. V. P.-Mrs. Edith Berry.
J. V. P-Mrs Edith Renner.
Chaplain-Mrs. L. p. Mayo.
CONTEMPORARIES. Georgia Dunbar.
Treas-Mrs. 3. F. Goodwin.
Guard-Mrs. Jennie Taylor.
Delegates to State Encampment-
Miss Maude Frye, Mrs. p. F. Good
win, Mrs. Mason Hurd. Mrs. Jennie
Taylor.
Alternates-Mrs. Annie Emery. Mrs.
May Hodgdon, Mrs. Georgia Dunbar
and Mrs. Edith Renner.