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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-10-27
FARMINCDALE,

01l1vsIIvOOnIl1
Peter Houlehan has a new red auto
mobile.
Fred Wiley is having his house
shingled
Allen Lewis is giving his house a new
coat Of paint.
Miss Edna Done was visiting friends
in town last week
Miss Olive Littlefield of Gardiner
was calling on friends Sunday
Mrs. Mabel Greenleaf of SkoW hogan
was visiting in town last week.
Mrs. L. J. Hodgdon and Mrs. w. l..
Fox were visitors IN Augusta Thurs
day.
Mrs. Herbert POmeroy has been cor
fined to the house the past week by
Illness
DR.. Field moved his family to AL
susta Saturday, where they will reside
in the future.
Miss Cora NOyeS of Gardiner is
visiting at The home of her sister, Mrs.
Fred Carleton.
Mr.. and Mrs Wilbur Lowell are re-
ceiving congratulations on the arrival
of little son, born Oct. 16.
Mr.. Smith of Main avenue has moved
into his new home recently purchast d
Los Angeles herald., 1908-08-12
MASKED BANDITS
DO BIG BUSINESS
WHOLESALE HOLDyP NEAR
STIRLING
SCORES OF LUMBERMEN ARE
RoBBEp
Two Men Lie In Wait, and as Labor
ers Come Along In Pairs or
Groups All Are
Searched

By Associated Press.
REDDING. Aug. 1.-two masked
bandits, heavily armed, made a whole
sale holdup last night mile east of
Stirling, at bridge crossing the west
branch of Feather river, sixteen miles
east of Chico.
Sixteen lumbermen returning to camp
were the victims. They were not robbed
in one bunch, but in relays of six, two
and eight. Twelve lumbermen were
permitted to pass by unmolested in the
midst of the series of holdups.
At the east end of the bridge is an
old deserted cabin. This was used for
a stockade for the men being robbed.
Yesterday was pay day at Stirling City
for the lumbermen employed by the
Diamond Match company
All the boys were in high spirits in
the evening as they tramped home
ward to the camp. The first six to ar
the two bandits, who ordered Hands
up!" in the usual fashion, and then
marched the squad into the cabin.
Here they were searched by the
little fellow" while the "big robber''
kept them covered. The cleanup made,
the larger robber, a German by his
accent, left the little man in charge
while he went down the road a little
ways. Soon two more loggers appear
ed. The German covered them, took
their money and mached them into the
cabin to keep company with the six.
There We're now eight victims in the
cabin. Again the German went down
the road. Twelve loggers in a bunch
were coming up the trail. He called
back to his partner, too many" and
let them pass.
The German dropped out of sight,
and the little fellow in the cabin
ordered the eight victims to keep quiet
under penalty of death. The order was
obeyed, and the twelve men passed on
oblivious of what had taken place. In
a few minutes the robbers moved the
eight from the cabin up the road and
told them to keep going. The bandits
returned to the bridge and met one
man. He was robbed and thrown into
the cabin. Then seven more appeared.
They were taken to the cabin, relieved
of their valuables and then ordered to
move on.
One of the first squad of victoms, in
stead Of keeping on, left the trail, cut
across the hills to Stirling City and
notified the officers at midnight. Deputy
Sheriff Peck and Constable Buchanan
took up the chase, but could find no
trace. They say the robbers are sure
to be caught, but they give no reason.
The wholesale holdup yielded only
$500 in coin, a few watches and a
diamond or two. A. c. Larkey saved
$100 by throwing his purse into the
brush,
Los Angeles herald., 1908-08-12
MEXlCANS TORTURE
AMERICANS IN JAIL
AT MEXICO CITY
Men Accused of Robbing Messenger
Have Nails Torn from Their
Fingers with Pair
of Forceps

PITfSBURG, Aug. 11.-Police officials
here have received news of the tor
turing of William Moffatt and Edward
Maloney, who were arrested recently IN
Mexico City on a charge of robbing a
bank messenger.
Moffatt and Maloney, the police here
say, were we'll known to them before
leaving for Mexico.
Two companions escaped the officers
when the Pittsburgers were arrested
and the Mexican police demanded their
names. Refusing to betray their COM
panions, the men allege that they were
strapped by the wrists to the bars of
their cells, while the officials with
forceps tore the nails from their hands.
Unable to bear the agony, the men
gave the names of their companions.
"I suppose" said Captain of Detec-
tives Edwin 7. McGough today IF 1t
were not for the record of the men
their torture would mean international
complications"
Los Angeles herald., 1908-08-12
GIRL SUES Her
RECREANT LOVE
WOMAN ALLEGES BREACH OF
PROMISE
FILES ACTION AGAINST DRUGGIST
FOR $25, 900 DAMAGES
Asserts He Visited Her Here, Took
Her Riding, Dined at Cafe,
Then Suddenly Called
1t of

A long-distance breach of promise
suit with Miss Lena Packard of Los
Angeles at this end and A. c. Arnold,
a prominent and wealthy wholesale
druggist Of Topeka, Kan, at the other
end, is engaging the attention of law
yers in Los Angeles preparatory to its
trial in Topeka at the October term
of court. -
Miss Packard, who is 2t years old
and lives with her father at 1918 West
Twenty-third street, is asking for
$4,000 damages.
Dispositions in the case were taken
here yesterday by her attorney, Judge
u. T. Hazen of Topeka.
According to the allegations in the
suit, Mr.. Arnold first met Miss Pack
ard in Topeka, where she was visiting
her aunt, Mrs. George p Ashton. The
acquaintance was prolonged in Los
Angeles and was followed by an en-
gagement.
The wedding day was set for Novem-
ber of last year, and Mr.. Arnold
came to Los Angeles some days prior
to that date. He called on his sweet
heart November 3, took her for an
automobile ride the next day, and on
the following day he took lunch in
downtown cafe with Miss Packard $
hrother-in-law.
That was their last meeting as lovers
Their next will be as litigants. MI
Arnold, it is said, did not again APP
pear at Miss Packard's house.
A day or so later she was astonished
to receive a letter from him, breaking
the engagement. Nothing further was
heard from him until a week later
when he appeared at his desk at the
office of the Arnold Drug company in
Topeka.
Il have nothing to say about the
matter-it will all appear right in due
time" he asserted.
But to Miss Packard it did not ap-
pear all right, and after asking in vain
for fuller explanation she filed suit in
Topeka. She intimated last night that
a settlement might be made prior to
the date of trial.
"I am not sure that my presence will
be required in Topeka" she said. "If
the case is tried it will come up there
in October. There is nothing new, ex-
cept that my attorney, Judge Hazen,
is here to take depositions."
Los Angeles herald., 1908-08-12
WARM FIGHT NOW ON FOR
1909 EAGLES CONVENTION

SEATTLE, Aug. 11.--A warm fight
has developed for the 1909 session OF
the Grand Aerie of Eagles st. Paul,
Omaha and Saratoga Springs are the
three cities fighting for the next con-
vention Omaha is pitted against the
other two, as ST. Paul and Saratoga
Springs delegates will Throw their
votes to the other rather than let
Omaha win.
More than 10000 delegates their
wives and other visiting Eagles are
now in Seattle. At least 10000 Eagles
from this state alone are expected here
in time for the big parade of Thurs
day.
Pennsylvania 15O New York %, Utah
so. Colorado 80, Montana 100, Oregon
$50, Nebraska so, and every train ar
irving is crowded so that extras are
put on.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-08-12
PRESIDENTS SONS WILL
BECOME BOLD H0LDUPS

OYSTER BAY, N. ", Aug. Ito
morrow there will be numerous hold
ups" on the streets of oyster Bay, and
one of the bOldup artists is to be none
other than the presidents youngest son,
Quentin, and another probably the next
oldest son, Archie.
The proceeds of the holdups are to go
to a worthy cause, the maintenance Of
the Nassau hospital at Mineola, the only
one in Nassau county.
should the president venture forth
from Sycamore Hill tomorrow he likely
will become a victim.
Being in urgent need of funds the
Nassau hospital has sent forth appeals
to every town for assistance.
In Oyster Bay the Oyster Bay Riding
academy, whose pupils are all members
of wealthy families In the city, adopted
a novel means for securing funds.
Each member Of the academy will be
equipped with n Red Gross arm band
and sent forth on horseback to hold up
people, whether in automobiles, car
riages or afoOt, and take from them
whatever sum they feel inclined to give.
Ten of the class will go to Sycamore
Hill tomorrow and draft Quentin Roose-
welt, and perhaps Archie.
Together they will ride through the
streets of the village. When they meet
a vehicle of any kind they will stop it,,
pin a tag on the occupants and demand
n ransom for charity.
BY this method 1t is anticipated n
good round sum will be realized for the
benefit of the hospital.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-08-12
LEAGUE WILL CONTROL
IN ALAMEDA COUNTY

OAKLAND, Aug. 1.-THE Lincoln
Roosevelt league will control the Ala
media county convention, according to
the returns now in. At 1880 p. m. 1t
seems that the league has elected 1876
of the 225 delegates in that body.
The Roosevelt league won generally
in the cities of Oakland and Berkeley,
but in Alameda city the regular Repub-
licans made a clean sweep, and in the
interior of Alameda county the organ
ization won several victories.
John w. Stetson, the league candi-
date, has defeated State Senator G. r.
Lulxens for the control of the Fifteenth
senatorial district convention.
In one of the hardest fights John w.
Mott, league candidate defeated James
Feeley in the Forty-ninth assembly
district for the assembly.
All the candidates for the assembly
who have won with the exception of
Young are pledged to George c. Per-
kins for United States senator.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-08-12
OFFICERS AND
MEN SEE RACES
INTERESTING PROGRAM FOR
SAILORS ON FLEET
VARIOUS SPORTS ARRANGED FOR
ENTERTAINER
Spacious Grandstand at Auckland
Fairly Groans with Its Burden
of Humanity-CIub Gives
Dinner
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
AUCKLAND, N. a.. Aug. u.-Nc
more beautiful sight ever was wit
messed on the picturesque Ellerslie
race course than that of today, when
special race meeting was held for
the entertainment of the officers and
men of the American Atlantic fleet
Admiral Sperry and his staff and all
the officers who could be spared from
duty aboard ship, and the entire con-
tingent of enlisted men on shore leave
We're present. The admiral and other
officers we're in full uniform.
The spacious grandstand groaned
under its burden Of humanity, and the
beautiful green lawns and slopes were
thickly dotted with spectators. In the
stand, especially was the scene a
pretty one, the variegated toilets OF
the women blending harmoniously
with gold lace of the naval officers
and the blue and white trimmings of
the enlisted men.
After the races Admiral Sperry and
zoo officers of the fleet proceeded as the
guests of Prime Minister Ward and
township of Thermaldist, in the heart
of the North island, i'll miles from
Auckland by rail, where tomorrow a
magnificent bath house will be opened,
and in connection with the function
will occur a great gathering of Maori
tribesmen, who will dance their famous
war dances for the Americans.
For the night various sports and
entertainments have been arranged
for the jackies.
All of the officers of the American
fleet who did not accompany the ad-
miral to Rotorua will be dined by the
Orphans club thi, evening.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-08-12
BRYAN PROUD
OF UNION MEN
SAYS LABOR ORGANIZATIONS
HELP MASSES
TENDENCY is TO CREATE GOOD
WAGES FOR ALL
William Jennings Bryan Addresses
Lincoln Printers and Is Vocfer-
ousIy Applauded Through
out His Speech

By Associated Press.
LINCOLN, Neb., Aug. 11.-William
J. Bryan, the Democratic candidate
for president, was the principal speak
er tonight at banquet given by the
Lincoln Typographical union in honor
of G. Humphrey O'Sullivan of Lowell,
Mass.
He was vociferously applauded
throughout.
After remarking that he was glad
to get into an organization where he
could be member along with Nebras-
ka's governor, Mr.. Bryan said:
81 am glad to be associated with you
in the bonds of this organization for
two reasons. In the first place, be-
cause you are the representatives OF
the great labor organizations of the
country, and you represent one of the
| most important branches OF the labor
of the country; you also represent one
of the best organized branches of Ia
Dor. And I believe in the organization
| of the laboring men. I believe in the
organization for what it does for those
who belong to it, and I believe in 1t
for what it does for those who do not
belong to 1t, for, according to my un-
derstanding of the work of labor or
ganizations, its benefits are not con-
fined to it's members.
OGllCNO lliclI LAkO AcADOA VA oe1lAADA
tions of this country are more respon-
sible than any other one factor in the
Improvement of the labor conditions in
the United States during the last
twenty-five years. And of the improve
ments that they have wrought in this
conditions that surround the labor
ing men, the improvements are shared
by those who do not belong to the or
ganization and who have not, as men,
bers contributed to the expense of the
organization.
mot only do they secure the benefit
of the higher wages that have been
brought about by organization, but
they receive the benefits, the large
benefits that come from the advance
ment of the various social reforms be-
hind which the organized labor stands" 4"
Los Angeles herald., 1908-08-12
MAN AND WOMAN
ALMOST PERISH
NARROWLY ESCAPE DEATH ON
THE DESERT
Harold BraIy CoIIapses and Is Left
by Companion, Miss Lottie
Davis, While Help Is
Summoned
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
SAN BERNARDINO, Aug. 11.-Har-
old Braly assistant superintendent of
the Skidoo mines, and Miss Lottie
Davis, postmIstress at the mines, had
a narrow escape from perishing on the
desert while trying to reach the mines
from Mojave by automobile.
After encountering rough roads and
mishaps with the machine they finally
reached Ballarat in an exhausted con-
dition and Braly so sick he could not
guide the machine.
After short rest they tried to push
on, and when ten miles out the ma
chine broke down. They attempted to
walk to Wild Rose station, but Braly
collapsed, while Miss Davis made the
last four miles in eight hours, being
almost insensible.
She told of Braly and a relief ex-
pedition went after him, the physicians
stating that he could not have lived
two hours longer.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-08-12
KOOTENAI WIPED
OUT; SAND POINT
SEEMS DOOMED
THREE HUNDRED CITIZENS
LEFT HOMELESS
GALE INCREASES FOREST FIRE
IN IDAHO
Five Hundred Volunteers Fight Flames
Which Threatens Town and 10000
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. APP
peaIed to for Aid
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
SAND POINT, Idaho, Aug. 11.-With
the wind blowing a gale and the ad-
jacent town of AAootenai wiped out, 1t
seems that no power can save sand
Point.
At o'clock this evening a small
forest fire north of Kootenai was blown
into the town and the town of 300 in
habitants was burned to the ground.
The Humbird Lumber company has
a 100000 mill at Kootenai, which
burned to the ground. 1t was only
partially insured.
At present the fire is within 1000 feet
of the Panhandle smelter, which seems
doomed. The homeless people of the
little hamlet of Kootenai have Leen
brought here and are being cared for
by citizens. All of them lost their be-
longings.
over 500 volunteers are fighting the
approach of the flames. Sand Point
ms a population of about 10000. An
appeal has been sent to the Spokane
lire department for aid.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-08-12
MACHINE WINS;
WILL CONTROL
CONVENTIONS
LEAGUE MAKES A STRONG
FIGHT
REGULARS LOSE OUT IN MANY
TOWNS
State Senator Lukens Is Defeated by
Stetson-Mott Victorious In the
Forty-nInth Assembly
District

BY Associated Press.
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. lie a. MY
Tho regular Republican ticket won a
sweeping victory at tOday's primaries In
this city.
At midnight the count was not COM
pIeted in all precincts, but it was conceded
that the LincOln-Roosevelt league had only
succeeded in five districts, viz: the Thir-
ty-second, Thirty-fourth, Thirty fifth, Thir-
ty-ninth and Forty-second.
The regular Democratic ticket, or Nc
Nab ticket, was also successful, carrying
all but six districts over the Bell ticket.
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 11.-A pri-
mary election was held today in the
principal counties of the state for the
purpose of choosing delegates to the
state and county conventions and de-
termining the question of control in the
Republican and Democratic parties.
At IL o'clock tonight returns were in
complete, but figures at hand indicate
the regular organization or machine"
of both parties were successful.
There was no contest in the Inde-
pendence league or Union Labor par
ties.
In San Francisco the Lincoln-Roose-
welt league has carried but four of the
seventeen districts, with one in doubt.
On the Democratic side the Bell, or
opposition ticket, had carried six dis
trictS.
The organization Republican ticket
has carried the districts comprising the
Fourth and Fifth congressional dis
tricts, assuring the denomination of
Congressman Kahn and Hayes.
San Diego city went for the regulars,
but in the county the league was more
successful.
1t is thought the regulars will control
the convention.
In Alameda county the league will
control, having elected 1876 out of 225
delegates. State Senator G.. r. Lukens
has been defeated by John w. Stetson
the league candidate All of the can
didates for the assembly in this county
are pledged to the reelection of United
| States Senator Perkins.
The organization has carried Santa
Clara county.
In Stockton the organization carried
every ward.
In Fresno there was no contest, and
delegates favorable to the Lincoln
Roosevelt league were elected without
opposition.
In Sacramento 1t was a landslide for
the organization, the league not carry
ing single precinct in the city.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-08-12
KERN ASSURES
BRYAN INDIANA
IS DEMOCRATIC
ALSO PROMISES OHIO AND
ILLINOIS
MANY LEADERS ARRIVE AT
LINCOLN
commoner to Be Formally Notified
Today of Nomination-speech-
making Campaign Now
Being Arranged
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
FAIRVIEW, Lincoln, Neb., Aug. IL.
bringing prophecies of Democratic
victory to Mr.. Bryan on the eve of his
notification, John w Kern, vice presi-
Dental candidate, with Norman %.
Mack, chairman of the Democratic
national committee, and several other
prominent Democrats, were the van
guard of interesting arrivals today to
attend the ceremonies here tomorrow.
Within a few minutes after arrival
Chairman Mack, Mr.. Kern, Joseph
Daniels, head of the literary bureau Of
the national committee; Governor John
e. Osborne of Wyoming and John E.
Lamb of Indiana were in an extended
conference with Mr.. Bryan at his Fair
view home on questions vitality affect
ing the conduct of the coming cam
paign. The conference was continued
at late hour tonight, following din
ner.
The conference with Mr.. Bryan had
to do in a general way with the out
line of the coming campaign, together
with tentative, plan that has already
been formulated for the financing of
the coming political struggle. A gen.
eral speaking campaign for Mr.. Bry-
an in different parts of the country also
came up for consideration, but no
definite dates, which would include a
campaign of the middle west, were
definitely decided upon.
Reports received by the national
committee, however, were shown to
Mr.. Bryan, and 1t was generally de-
cided that in view of the situations dis
closed in Indiana, Ohio, Illinois and
other middle western states an active
speaking campaign in which Mr.. Kern
would take an equally prominent part
should be waged in those states.
Chairman Mack said today:
"Ohio, Indiana and Illinois will go
Democratic, and I have told Mr.. Bry-
an that 1 consider Wisconsin as de-
batable ground. Let me say to all
Democrats that the Democratic cam
paign is making more than satisfac-
tory progress
John w. Kern has every confidence
in the election of the Democratic tick
ct If every man does his duty. Speak
ing of the situation, he said:
at have told Mr.. Bryan that condi-
tions are more than favorable. While
it is too early to make predictions, 1t
would seem by reports received from
most conservative sources that II
every Democrat would lend his aid in
this campaign, as 1 believe he will, the
national ticket will be elected. This
much I feel-that Indiana is safely in
the Democratic column, and while
have been but a few days in Iowa,
where made g. couple of speeches. 1
have learned sufficient to make me be-
lieve that Iowa is an extremely doubt
full state. No definite plans have been
made for my speechmaking tour, and
it is unlikely that 1 will go on the
stump until after my notification"
During the rest of the week Mr.. Bry-
an will engage himself with the consld-
Grafton of the Democratic campaign
textbooks.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-08-12
SHARP FIGHT WON AT
SAN DIEGO BY REGULARS

SAN DIEGO, Aug. 11.-After the
most sharply contested primaries for
many years the regular Republicans
have elected their state and congress
sional tickets and a majority of the
delegates to the county convention.
The count is not completed in this
city, but it has progressed far enough
to show that the regulars have won by
substantial majorities.
Incomplete returns from the county
outside the city indicate that the Lin
Roosevelt leaguers were success
full in many places, but did not poll
enough votes to elect their state and
congressional tickets or to control the
county convention.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-08-12
REFORM LEAGUES WAGE GREAT BATTLE At PRNNARZES
WHAT RETURNS OF
THE PRIMARIES SHOW

Tuesdays primary in Los Angeles de-
veIoped marked increase in the NUM-
ber of Democratic and LincOln-Roose-
welt leaguers' votes.
Both sides claim victory and the final
result may not be known for week
because of the complexities of the new
primary law. The figures and names
must be canVassed and tabled, slow
process.
Marshall stimson, Lincoln-RoOsevelt
Lacquer, has been defeated for senator
by George Hurds regular Republican.
Anthony schwamm claims victory for
the supervisorial nomination in the first
and eighth wards and the county.
The Democratic leaguers claim four
assembly districts.
Former Senator Currier of Spadra
claims that he will be renominated.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-08-12
CLAUDIANES BROS.
NOW WANT IMMUNITY
BY Associated Press

BY Associated PressL
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 11.-With
the capture in Chicago last night of
Peter Claudianes, the brother of John
Claudianes now held in the city prison
here charged with dynamiting the
home of former Supervisor James L.
Gallagher, the prosecutions star wit
ness against Abraham Ruef and other
prominent defendants in the bribery
cases, the police and former Secret
Service Agent w. ]. Burns, With his
complement of special detectives are
centering their efforts upon capturing
Felix Paudevaris, the third member of
the trio of alleged dynamiters.
The arrest of Claudianes has given
fresh impetus to the search for Pau
devaris.
John Claudianes stated today that
under no circumstances would he take
the witness stand against his brother
unless both were given an immunity
contract signed by the district attor-
ney and approved by the court.
Claudianes asserted that Paudevaris
was the arch conspirator and planned
the dynamiting.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-08-12
CHICAGO FLOODED BY
SEVERE transform

i CHICAGO, Aug, 11.-Chicago !
!. was half flooded tonight by a !
J. heavy electrical and rainstorm, I
j. the first good soaking this vicin- !
! ity has received in weeks. !
X Lightning struck in many places !
\ within the city limits, in some !
X cases destroying electric feed ca i
X bles and cutting off light and !
\ power. :
/ In the downtown district prac- !
!. tically every basement WITHIN the !
!. loop was flooded, the sewers being !
!. Inadequate or the rush of water. !
j. The storm lasted two hours. !
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