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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-19
HARTLAND.

The Frances Chandler w G. T. U
met Tuesday afternoon with Mrs c
f. Pratt
Miss Gene Palmer has returned t,
her home in Bangor, after visit here
since July.
The Hartland Guild will be enter.
tanned Wednesday afternoon by Mrs
Allen Burton.
Mrs. Alice Lamb Mitchell of Port
land has been passing several da!
with friends in town.
The new road in West Hartland
which starts from the residence of w
r. Sprague and joins the main roat
near Charles Goodwin, is now oper
as a public highway.
Samuel NJ. Davis is recovering from
the effects of an operation performed
for the removal OF a false growth from
the side Of his neck.
The members of the Baptist Sun.
day school held an enjoyable outing
in Webb's grove Saturday afternoon
A Picnic supper was enjoyed.
Miss Maud f. Spencer entertained
party of young people at the Linn
Lancey cottage, Moose pond. Friday
in honor of Miss Berdena Trafton, who
is soon to remove to Skowhegan.
Miss Emma F. Wilkins of Somer-
vile. Mass, has been visiting friends
here since Saturday.
Mrs. p r. Longley of Los Angeles
Calf, is visiting her father, w. A
Cook and other relatives in this. vi
entity
The members OF the Hartland Guilt
were recently entertained by Mrs. G
NJ Lancey at her cottage at Moose
pond. The day was delightfully."- pass.
ed and a Picnic dinner was served
supplemented with delicious coffee ant
salad furnished by Mrs. Lancey ant
fine fish chowder furnished by Mrs
r. w. Linn. A large number of ladie:
participated in the event
A very pleasant event occurred Fri
day evening at the home of Mrs. NJ. /
Fuller when the Epworth League anf
Choral Association held Lawn social
A pleasing literary program was pre-
scented and ice cream and candies
were on sale. The proceeds are to g
for the purchase of new music to bf
used by the last named organization
During the evening Mrs. F. S. Traitor
was presented with a steamer rug ant
Miss Berdena E. Trafton with two
books as farewell gifts before theil
removal to Skowhegan. where they
are to take up their residence. Botf
Mrs. Traitor and Miss Trafton have
been very helpful and valuable mem
bers in the Epworth League and Choir
al Association.
Cards have been received here a"
nouncing the marriage at Rumford
Samuel George Turner and Mis-:
Evangeline Mary Cooke. daughter OF
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-19
A BOLD HOLD UP.
Mexico Man Fired on by Highwaymen
But Escapes Unframed.

.Rumford Falls, Me, Aug. 1S.-F'rcd
Furbush of Mexico was held up about
bP. NJ. Monday by highwayman but
through the speed of his horse he es-
caped. MIR. Furbush drives meat
cart and was coming home from the
regular trip to Byron. just the other
side of Frye when he saw large man
In the road ahead of him standing
back to. He thought nothing of this
but when his horses head was along
sida the man, the stranger turned
around and Mr.. Furbush could sec
that he wore a mask evidently Of black
leather.
81 guess I'll take what money you
have" said this mar to Mr.. Furbush,
aiming revolver at him.
We'll. now~I guess it will take a
smarter man than you are to get it.
said Mr. Furbush. and he shipped his
horse with, the. reins. The horse
r(unged forward and the man imem-
dAteH fired. The bullet passed
through Mr.. Furhush's rubber coat
Under his arm and into the back of
the seat.
THE explosion startled the horse and
It; ram faster Mr. Furbush dropped to
the floor OF the cart to escape other
bullets. The man did not fire again.
however. evidently being afraid of 9TH
en- teams coming and when Mr.. Fur
bnsl, looked around. the man had dis
abpeared. Mr. Furbush had about sl6
with him. Other than the fact that
til. man was large one. there is no
clle to work nDon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-19

George Matthews, 10-year-old son
Of Albert Matthews, Calais, was killed
Saturday by being run over by a team
and Herbert Small of North Lubec,
aged A, son of Loring Small was
drowned near Estey's head. by the
ovcrturning of his cunning float A
wife and family survives. His COM
panion, Saunders. escaped by SWIM
ming ashore.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-19

Harry, son of Charles Lovely. while
at Pleasant pond, accidentally dis
charged a revolver which he was
handling. The BAN entered the foshy
part of the finger and went almost
around it. The bullet was not cx-
tractcd at the time as instead of going
through the finger it went around the
bone. The boy later went to Or. ST.
mons. who assisted by DR.. Arthur
Strout, extracted the ball.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-19

Monday, Sept I. Labor day. has been
set for the first meeting of the creditors
Of AIRY X. Thaw in the bankruptcy pro
ceehings at Pittsburg. 1t is said that
Thaw will he there at that time At this
meeting trustee is to he selected hy the
creditors. or in the event of their failure
to do so Referee Blair will appoint one
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-19

ton, counsel for Mrs. Peter c. Hams,
Jr. left his Office in the Trem ont
building early today, stating that he
was going to New York 1t is under
stood that Mr.. Norton will attempt
to take some action toward securing
for his client, her children, who are at
present in the care of their grand
mother. Mrs. Peter c. Hams, Sr., at
Fort Hancock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-19
REPORT is DENIED.
President Roosevelt Will Mako N
Political Speeches This Fall.

oyster Bay, Aug. 1S.-A published
report that President Roosevelt had
offered to take the stump for Taft this
fall was denied at the executive office
today. Rudolph H. Foster, the Presi-
dents secretary, said no such offer
had been made and reiterated The
statement that the President would
make no campaign speeches.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-19

the size of the house, and that the man
who had beer matched against him
was not the boxer usually known as
Jim Flynn, but a local boxer who had
borrowed his name for the occasion.
Flynn was said to be at Bar Harbor
and to have had no connection with
the exhibition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-19
NOTICE TO TEACHERS.

Gardiner. Me. Aug s. 1903
Candidates proposing to teach in the
schools Of Gardiner and FaImingdae are
notified that an examination of teachers
will be held at the Council Rooms in the
Sept. 3, I9)S, at 8 o'clock A. H.
aug10dt31 c. .. TURNER.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-19

Mrs. Frances Atwood of Ltchfield
was business visitor in the city yes
terday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-19

Mr.. and Mrs. James Cooke of Rum
ford Mr. Turner. who has resided in
Hartland the greater part of his life.
has many friends here who will wish
to congratulate him and extend best
wishes to him and Mrs. Turner for a
happy future.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-19

Judge James NJ. Larrabee of the Car
diner police court went to Augusta
yesterday afternoon to present to the
county commissioners the bills of cost
for the last four months in the Gard-
ncr court. The bills amount to be-
tween 800 and $500
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-19
ACTS oUEERLY.
Continued from Page One.)

card. 1t is known that the defence
has been active on the case and sec
tiot, of the flooring in the room where
the body was found has been removed
and it is said has been sent to chem
list 70, a. microseopical examination to
defect preseace. If possible. OF saliva
from the mouth of the dead woman,
which. if discovered. would tend to
strengthen the suicidal theory.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-19

Miss Bessie Hogan of Ashmont
Mass, arrived on the boat yesterday
to visit Mr. and Mrs George A. Oliver
for two weeks
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-19

Last week of McNaughtons shoe
sale. 1t will be well to heed this an
nouncement and take advantage OF
present low prices. The sale will close
with some prices lower than ever.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-19

Monaghan's Orchestra played at
Cooper's Mills last night. The orches
ira will play tonight at Kings Mills
at the dance to be given by the Fish
and Game Club
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-19

Miss Elsie Bradford arrived yestor-
day afternoon from Auburn and will
visit Miss Mary Maxcy at the Maxcy
camp at Pleasant pond.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-19

Mrs. Emily d. Mari Of Old Orchard
ard grandson, Fred Baxter Littlefield
of New York, were visitors in the cjtv
yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-19

Barge Thomaston yesterday finished
discharging coal at the government
wharf in Randolph for the National
Home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-19

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles NJ. Proctor, who
have been visiting Mr.. and Mrs. S. O.
Soper have gone to Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-19

Rural Carrier w. f.. Robinson will
start today on his two weeks vacation
His place will be filled during his alb
scnce by Substitute. Carrier Freeman
Y. Barker.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-19

Mrs. Charles Burke and son. Arthur
Of Boston are visiting Mrs Isurke's
nephew, G. j. Burke, Windsor street
Randolph.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-19

Mrs. r. Frank Monaghan and Miss
Kathleen Monaghan went yesterday ar
ternoon to Ipswich, Mass, for a two
weeks stay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-19
GARDINER,

Mrs. Eugene Hildreth of Manchester
N. H., is visiting Mrs. George Marley
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-19

Prizes. 80 and 81
CRUISERS
Inns. Inns.
T. Iams Ne ?. T Tabor; 1"e y
Ardelle. r. H. Bowers.....1:2s:19 1:1s:oS
Truant, ]. o. Ledyard......1:2s:2 123 81
Course R25 nautical miles: prizes, $50
and $10
Bob somerville Of this city in a wrest-
ling match Monday night defeated "Cy-
clone'' Mack Of Philadelphia in the best
match Of the season. The first fall went
to Somerville In 30m.. the second to Mack
In 20m.s and Someryille secured the last in
SIM. .irsAR hAlr slAaanHDalfn
-AuDiI ~ @-A G..n -E
Emil MERCER OF Lawrence and Ar
bur Cote of Biddeford put up six fast
'cunds in the main bout at the Ala
media. Both men showed up to good adj
Jantagc. The Lawrence man forced
lie fighting in the first five rounds, but
n the sixth Cote hit his pace and it
vas only by the exercise of much
leverness that MERCER kept in the
'unning until the round was over. The
nen were in good condition and there
vas not z dull moment from the be-
ginning TO the end of the bout
In the preliminary Kid Galerno and
Kid Neddo of Lewiston gave d clever
exhibition. Kid Vance and Young
Tripanneau of Augusta put up the real
hing for two rounds, when Vance's
brother threw up the sponge and the
,out was stopped by the referee Vance
vas rather weak at the finish. A. B.
Robinson. chief machinist's mate on
he Chicago. and w. ]. Parkinson. a
,lue jacket from the Hartford, ap-
feared in the semi-final This bout
went two rounds, when Robinson's
riends decided that he had had
nOugh
Jim Flynn ard Mike Twin Sullivan
had been advertised for a six-round
bout at the Columbia. but the manage
ncnt announced that because of the
mall house Flynn had refused to go
and an unknown was substituted.
he tout was declared off at the end
f the fourth round.
1t was reported that it was Sullivan
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-19

fNn Jones manager of Bill Papke
wants to take Matty Baldwin to Cali
fornia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-19
WILL FIGHT FOR CHILDREN.

Mrs. Hams Attorney Leaves Boston
for Trip to New York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-19

New York, Aug. ia predOminating
figure in the Hams Annis tragedy to-
day is Mrs. Claudia Hams the attrac-
tive young wife Of Capt Peter c.
Hams. Jr., L. S. A., who on Saturday
last shot and killed William f. An
mis-. an advertising manager at the
Bayside Club, while his brother I.
Jenkins Hams prevented interference
by holding crowd at bay with his
revolver. What the attitude of Mrs.
Hams will be is of paramont interest
and Importance to the lawyer for the
Hams brothers and to the district at
torney. Runners were rife today that
Mrs Hams will drop her hostile de-
meanor toward her husband and will
take her place at his side when the
trial comes. Mrs. Hams it is said has
returned to her home in Massachusetts.
Capt. Hams and his brother will be
represented by the most eminent coup
sci that can be procured. John F. Nc
Intyre. a former assistant district at
torney and one of the abeSt lawyers
practicing at the criminal bar was
retained today and it was said that
an effort would be made to get Mar
tin Littleton who defended Harry X.
Thaw to join the defence. Mr.. Little
ton Is now in Europe.
An evening newspaper quotes Mr..
Mcintyre as saying that insanity will
be the defence.
Capt. Hams and his brother still re-
main calm and upon advice Of counsel
refuse to make any statement regard
ing the tragedy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-19
NEW LIGHT.
Continued from Page Qne)

| ceived Tuesday. The letter was sent
by Mr.. Percy and read:
'Please let no one see Capt. Hams
except their father or mother until fur
Their notice l have been retained as
| counsel"
The warden says he will carry out
the wishes of the lawyer.
District Attorney Barren, who is
| anxious to bring the Hams brothers
| to a speedy trial, had his detectives
out today accommodating evidence
| which will be presented at the trial
| for the prosecution. One of the wit
| nesses who will be summoned at the
| trial is l.. c. Page. a publisher of Bos-
| ton. who. it is alleged. recently re-
| ceived letter from T. Jenkins Hams
| in which the latter is said to have
written that his brother was broken
hearted by his home being broken up
| by magazine writer
Coroner Amber will hold an in
quest in the case tomorrow evening.
| This proceeding, it is thought, will
| be brief and the main evidence to be
| submitted to the coroners jury will
be that showing the cause of the death
| of William f. Annis.
DR. Houghton this afternoon denied
| that Annis told him anything from
| which it could be inferred that Cap
| tain Hams had any cause for the
shooting.
Mrs. Peter c. Hams decided after a
| consultation with counsel today to in
stitute proceedings to obtain the Gus
| tody of her children who are now at
the nome of General Peter c. Hams
father of the captain at Fort Hancock
on Sandy Hook. Mrs. Hams was in
conference with Frederick l.. Norton
| of Boston and Frank G. Wild of this
city. Mr.. Wild said: 1T is not I'M
| usual for the courts to give the GUS
tody of minor children to the defend
ant in a divorce suit. Mrs. Hams is
fully able to show that the charges
brought by her husband are ground
less"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-19
MONDAYS Sports.

At the kennebec Yacht Club Monday
there were races for two classes. one the
automobile boats and the other for the
.r,iising class The auto boats were sent
,ver course of 1873 nautical miles with
the following summary:
Actual Correct
Name and Owner ms ms.
Eleanor II. Rice Bros,
othbay Harbor ...........39:aaS 1925
Kathcrin G., ]. T. Gibson,
Agnes B.. T. NJ. Lawrence.
Augusta -....................5 1855
Florence NJ, NJ. l.. Mckay.
Gardiner ......... ........... Did not finish
Prizes, 80 and Sl5
Cru ISERS.
Inns. HIN s.
y. T., James d. TahOr..... 1OO:12 1.00:l!
~ Nb " \nrt"n.....1 40 1n3:06
Ardellc, II. H. Bowers.... 1:26:19 1:1S:03
Truant, ]. O. lIedyard.. ..1:28:2G 1.23 81
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-02-06
STORMS OVER THE
WHOLE COUNTRY
Homeless in New York Built
Fires in the Streets to Keep
From Freezing to Death.
SLEET IN MIDDLE WEST
SEVERAL SNOWSLIDES REPORT
ED IN COLORADO.

New York, Feb. with the Their
mOmeter registering 1 degree above
zero at Z o'clock this morning, New
York experienced a taste of real win
ter. 1t was 3 degrees colder than any
previous day this season and within
one degree of the cold weather record
in New York for the past five years.
Charity institutions were overcrowd-
ed with homeless men last night Early
today when those without shelter were
put into the streets from the saloons,
many Of them built fires in the streets
along the BOwery to keep from freez-
ing. An unidentified man was frozen
to death in Brooklyn.
New York harbor was filled with a
great field of drift ice, which impeded
the passage of all except the power
fui steamers.
Reports from northern parts of New
York showed colder weather than ever
before recorded there. At Saranac
lake the temperature ranged from 45
to 80 degrees below zero
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-02-06
CHILD BITTEN BY BABoOH TEN THOUSAND MEN IDLE
Baldwin Locomotive Works Com
PEELED to Lay Off More Than
Half It's EmnloVes.

Philadelphia, Feb. 5.-Ten thousand
men have been laid off since Decem-
Der by the Baldwin Locomotive works
of this city, because of a lack of or
ders for engines
Samuel NJ. Vauclain, a member of the
firm, in speaking of the conditions at
the works, said:
ND substantial orders have come in
since December. We have received a
few scattered orders and we are work.
ing upon these now. Whereas we were
formerly turning out about sixty loco
motives a week, we are now turning
out only twenty, and We will have fin
ished up all our work in a short time.
Then, unless we receive some substan-
tial orders in the meantime, we will
have to close.
Our full working force is about 49,
000 but the lack of orders has COM
PEELED US to lay off 10000 workmen
since December. The heaviest layoff
started about January l."
What has been responsible for this?''
was asked.
Lack of orders, not only from Amer
lean but European sources. Japan is
in financial trouble and is sending us
no orders at ALL It is the same every
where. not only in America, but the
countries from which we have re-
ceived orders
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-02-06
sleet Storm at Chicago.

Chicago, Feb. "a sleet storm DUR
ing the night, which turned to rain
early today, seriously affected tele-
graphic communication between Chi
cagO and many outside cities. and es-
pecially in the west. st. Louis, OmaI,1
and Kansas City were entirely cut of
from the east during the early hours
by Sleet storm, which surrounded ST.
Louis and extended into Iowa.
In Chicago the storm affected much
of the transportation in the early rush
hours. Electric railroads were the
principal sufferers, the steam lines eX-
periencing but slight delay.
The elevated roads had great diff
Guilty in operating their trains. owing
to ice forming on the third rail, the
KenWOOd branch of the South side elev-
ated road being tied up completely
early in the day.
The sidewalks were responsible for
many accidents during the day. In
four hours more than a score of peo-
pie had been badly injured.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-02-06
Ocean Park, Cal, Schoolhouse In
vaded by Two Fierce Animals
in Search of Food.

Ocean Park, Cal, Feb. 5.-Mark
Hewlett, IS years old, and a pupil in
the Ocean Park school, was badly bit
ten in the face, the back of the neck
and legs at noon today by a large At
rican baboon, which had escaped from
its cage at the home of George 3. Nc
Clelland and broke into the lunch room
of the school, causing panic and con-
fusion before 1t.
Another babOon which escaped at the
same time raced around the school
yards and chased the frightened chill
dren. who took refuge in the school
house and other buildings.
Young Howlett's wounds are regard
ed as serious. He was removed to his
home and given medical attention. The
animals were attracted to the building
by the lunches of the children, upon
which they Toasted before being recap
tured by McClelland and others who
came to assist him.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-02-06
snowsIides in Colorado.

Telluride, Colo, Feb. 5.-Michael
O'ROurke. a millman, employed on the
Liberty Bell property. is dying, and
nine other men are suffering from more
or less serious injuries as the result
of five snOWslides which have run in
the vicinity Of Telluride during the
last .twentyfour hours. Southwestern
Colorado is in the grip of the worst
storm. Telephone and telegraph COM
municatiOn is crippled, while railroad
traffic is completely demoralized. Snow
lies to a depth of from one TO four
feet in the cities of Telluride, Durango.
SilvertOn and Ouray.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-02-06
TRYING TO SAVE HIMSELF
One of the Pennsylvania State Capt.
tOl Grafters Aiding in COnvic-
ton of His Pals.

Harrisburg, Pa, Feb. 5.-Architect
Joseph NJ Huston virtually turned
states evidence by proxy against his
co-defendants, Contractor Sanderson,
former Auditor General Snyder for
mer State Treasurer Mathues and for
mer Public Buildings Superintendent
Shumaker. in the trial for conspiracy
today in the Dauphin county court
Through his assistant, Stanford B.
Lewis. the architect, who remained in
seclusion in his room at a hotel near
the courthouse, and was accessible
only to his lawyer and confidential
friends. gave damaging testimony
against Sanderson and the former
state officers.
Judge Kunkel dispensed with tomOr-
rows session to allow one of the jur-
ors to attend the funeral of his broth
er's child.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-02-06
BRYAN BELIEVES THE DEMOCRATIC
YEAR OF JUBILEE HAS CONE At LAST
Enemy Divided and in No Position to Fght-NO Doubt of the
Ultimate Trium ph of the Right.

Nevertheless. I do not intend to let
form.
The Enemy Divided.
We are now in a position 10 fight
the divided enemy, for the Republican
party is divided, and it will take that
party some time to settle the questions
which have divided il. While they are
doing so we can carry on the govern
ment in theiEBstead. I have no doubt
of the ultimate triumph of Democratic
ideas The time is coming when the
cup of the Democratic party Will be
overlooking with joy"
Praise for Hebrews.
Six hundred editors gave Mr.. Bryan
an enthusiastic welcome at the meet
ing of the Young Mems Hebrew asso-
citation, where he lauded the racial
achievements of the Hebrews. Speak
ing of the Hebrews. Mr. Bryan said:
4 am not cOmplimenting you when
l say that history affords us no higher
type of men than the Hebrews, both for
their influences upon human destiny
and upon the thought of the world.
Go where you will, you will find that
the Hebrew has won the highest dis
tinctiOn in all that concerns business
in every great enterprise. In the bust
mess of Banking he is prominent above
every other race I think there is less
of pauperism, less of crime among He
brews. / think it can be said deser-
vedly of that race you represent that
in the highest walks. Intellectual and
political, your people have proven their
capacity"