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Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-09-26
NO MORE HAziNG.
Faculty May Take Action, Bowdoin $
President Announces.

Brunswick. Me. Sept. 23.-(SpcciaD.
The entering class at BoWdoin has
now reached III. the high water mark
in respect to size in the history of the
college OF this number, four men are
as specials. A few more men
may register during the next few days,
SO that it is thought that the class will
contain about 120 men.
All the courses are now fully under
way and on Monday the real rccita-
tion work of the year will begin. The
new courses, which have been added
this year, are extremely popular. as
is shown by the enrolment in these
classes.
At the morning chapel President
Hyde spoke of the need and the wis
dom in abolishing haZing. stating thai
the Sophomores, if they had the inter-
est Of Bowdoin at heart would let it
be a thing of the past at the college,
hut if this was not the case, the facul-
~ would be compelled to take action.
President Hyde also addressed the
Freshman class in Hubbard hall in the
latter part of the morning, concerning
college duties and college life.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-09-26
YOUNG ELklNS SUED.
Actress Says the Senator's Son Prom
ised to Marry Her.

Philippi, w. Va, Sept 25,-The filing
here yesterday of a suit for 100000
damages on an allegation of breach of
promise to marry Louise Lonsdalc, a
New York actress against Blaine FL
kinS. youngest son of United States
Senator stephen b. Elkns, has caused
a sensation.
The young man is Il brother of kath-
crime Elkins, who is reported engag-
cd to marry the Duke of AbruZzi.
A summons was served to-
day on young Elkins at his
country home at Elkins. w. Va
TO appear before United states
Judge Dayton and answer the charge
The date of the formal hearing will be
chosen later.
In a talk over the long distance tel
cphonc. Senator Elkins, who is at Ell
kins, W. Va, admitted the suit and
said:
"My son never promised to marry
this young woman and there is nothing
in it. He denies the whole charge alb
solutely."
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-09-26
Score Killed in Railroad
Wreck in Fierce Snow Storm

Seattle; G.. NJ. kensick, Anaconda,
Mont; II. S. Chingden. Chico Springs,
Mont; Charles b. johnson. Denver,
district passenger agent, Nickel Plate
Railroad; George Battlerock. Anacon-
da. Mont; John Ryan, Gushing. Okla. !;
Sichemeram. address unknown; Ora
Babcock. fireman, Billings, Mont; Milo
Holloway. brakeman, Billings. Mont. !;
four unidentified coal miners.
Among the injured: John Burk. Bos-
ton. leg broke and back hurt; r. A.
Rickers, Billings, Mont. may die; Ban
S. Westnery, may die; Sam SlomowitZ.
both legs broken. may die: Anton
Rowcits. Helena, may die; Susan Cor
dea. Flathead. Indian Mission. back
injured; l.. f. Cordea, Flathead, Indian
Mission, head cut.
Wrecking and relief trains were sent
out from Livingston and Billings. The
freight, which was an extra westboun6
in charge of Conductor Hickey. was
heading at the east end of the siding
on short time when the passenger train
running into the binding snowstorm
struck it. On account of the storm
neither train had any warning and the
passenger struck the freight locomO-
tive full in the side. telescoping the
baggage car and smoking car and
partly crushing the day coach. Little
could be done towards rescung the
buried and injured passengers until the
wrecking trains arrived. None of the
messengers in the two sleeping cars
We're injured.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-09-26

Livingston, Mont, Sept. 25.-Plow-
ing through a snow storm, a Chicago.
burlington d Quincy eastbound pass
enger train. running over the Northern
Pacific Railroad today crashed head on
into a freight train at Youngs Point
where the trains were to pass and in
the wreck that resulted score OF lives
were crushed out and score OF per-
sons were injured several probably ia
tally. The freight flagman falled tc
signal the passenger in time to prevent
the collision, it is said. because OF the
binding snow. The express car tele-
scoped with the smoking car and most
OF the fatalities and injuries were OF
persons in the latter car Not pas
senger in the smoking car escaped
death or injury. Passengers In other
cars escaped with cuts and bruises. On
the train was the Spokane delegation
to the National Irrigation Congress at
AIhuoueroue. None of these were in
jured.
The smoking cars debris was hope
lesslv mixed with the heads, bodies
legs and arms, presenting a horrible
sight. In one place seven bodies were
so tightly wedged together that they
were separated only with great diff
Guilty. 1t was impossible to succor the
wounded without trampling on the
deaa. The known dead:
Col. Bownson. Utah; John Cawaln,
billings, Mont; Leon Anderson, Hardy,
Mont: IIorrenz A. Stewart, Dean,
Mont: H. c. Gomble. Mfniston. Iowa
r.. T. Eymeck, Denver: D. Fl. Barnes
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-09-26
THE PISCATAQUlS FAIR
Opens Friday at Dover With Fine Ex-
hibts and Attendance.

Dover. Me, Sept 25.-(SpeciaD
The Piscataquis agricultural fair open
ed very auspiciously Friday forenoon
and will continue until Saturday night.
A good sized crowd was on hand in
the forenoon. The display of stock
was unusually good this year Owing
to the recent fire at the park the hall
exhibit had to be omitted. which was
considered quite unfortunate, as this
is always an interesting feature. The
events of the afternoon were to be the
RULING of oxen and horses and the 2.27
class, trot and pace. Purse, 800. Tay-
lor's Band was in attendance. also the
usual midway attractions.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-09-26
New Hampshire Demo-
Gratis in a Bad Box.
Nominate Geo. H. Bingham
Against His Expressed Wish.
Not Yet Known Whether or Not He
Will Accept Nomination.

Concord. n. H., Sept. 25.-George II.
Bingham of Manchester one of the JUS
tices of the New Hampshire supreme
court, was nominated by acclamation
for governor at the Democratic state
convention held in this city today. This
action was taken despite the fact that
both a letter and Il telegram from
Judge Bingham, refusing to permit his
name to be considered had been read
to the delegates. 1t is not yet definitely
known whether Judge Bingham Will ac-
cept the nomination.
The resolutions unanimously adopted
by the convention endorse the national
platform and candidates and in state
matters demand the abolition Of the
lobby and the free pass, revision of
the tax laws, election of railroad COM
missioners by the people. direct rri-
maries and genuine local option The
platform opposes "Republican extra
vagance, Boston & Maine Railroad
methods in politics and transporta ton.
and its domination of the state and
Genounces the hypocrisy Of the Re
publican party in nominating Il Boston
& Maine candidate on the reform plat
form"
Professor T. w. D. Worthen of Dart
mouth was permanent chairman, and
save for a lively discussion regarding
the seating of certain delegates whose
credentials were irregular the corven-
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-09-26
By Explosion Of Ce|u|oid
Used In Making Combs.
Boy Dies From Excitement Be.
cause Of the Accident.
Several Of the Badly Burned Are
at Cambridge Hospital.

Cambridge, Mass, Sept. 25.-Ten per-
SONS were injured and boy died from
excitement as the result of an explo-
this city today. The explosion. accord
ing to the police, was the result of the
sudden ignition Of some of the celu-
lod product used in the comb manu-
facture. All the injured suffered from
hurns and several were taken to the
hospital in a dangerous condition. The
boys name was Renee Villenouve, Il
years old.
The injured were Fred S. Flagg
Cambridge, one of the proprietors; AL
len W. Carter. Cambridge, another
nroprietor; Rhiene Had Boston. en-
rlo;ee, badly burned on arms; Nicholas
GAIA. Boston. emplOye. burned in face
and arms, condition dangerous; Archi-
bald Flagg. son of proprietor; Paul
Flagg another son of proprietor; Alex
andcr Malori, Boston. employc. bad
h,,rns on head and arms. Three other
employees received minor burns.
The explosion came almost without
warning, with 23 persons at work in
the factory, which was small two
story building. Many of the help es-
caped Immediately, but Mr.. Flagg and
Mr. Carter rushed from the building
with their clothes on fire. They rolled
about on the grass in an adjoining field
and succeeded in eXtinguishng the
flames. Others were not quite so for
innate and several of those who were
not injured rushed back into the build
ing and dragged out GAIA and Had.
The fire also communicated to an ad-
ioinirg dwelling house and in few
minutes that building was also con-
sumed.
The loss to the Ideal Comb Co. was
estimated at $4,000 and to the dwell
ing house $4,000
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-09-26
OF Maine Hunting Season
Occurs at Sanford.
Seth Chambers Accidentally
Kills Ralph Downs, Aged q.
-- I
Brother Goes For Help, Meets Mis-.
hap and Is Badly Injured.

Sanford, Me, Sept. 25.-(SpeciaD.
One man is dead and one man serious
ly injured as the result of the first
shooting fatality of the hunting sea-
son in this section of Maine Ralph
Downs, aged Il years, was accidentally
shot and fatally injured this afternoon
by Seth Chambers while returning
from a hunting expedition to Chad
bourne hill. about two miles from the
village. Raymond Downs, brother of
Ralph. was thrown from a wagon and
badly injured while going after ply
sician to attend to his brothers in
jurieS.
The three young men We're returning
from hunting trip and stopped to
indulge in target practice, taking turns
in firing al the target. 1t was Cham
bers' turn to shoot and as he at
tempted to put a shell into the gun it
was exploded, the entire charge of shot
entering the body of Ralph Downs.
striking him in the back just above
the hips and about two inches from the
spine.
Raymond Downs started for medical
assistance and while on his way to the
village fell from a wagon, striking in
such a manner as to dslOcate his right
shoulder and badly cutting his face and
body. The doctors fear that he
has sustained Internal injuries also.
Ralpn was taken to his home in this
village where he died at 80 o'clock
this evening from internal hemJri hayes.
Coroner Charles MoultOn was called
ana took charge of the case. County
Attorney Hobbs is expected here to-
morrow. when an inquest will be held.
The victim of the tragedy was the son
of Mr.. and Mrs. James f.. Downs.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-09-26
FIRE AT ADDISON.
Sardine and Clam Factories Burned
With Total Loss Of $4,000.

Machias, Me. Sept. 25.--The sardine
factory of the Eastern Importing and
Manufacturing Co. and the clam fac
tory of H. s. Kane at Addison were
burned early today. The total loss
there was some insurance. Both fac
tories were located in two-story wood
en- buildings The fire started around
the Smokcstack on the sardinc factory
and burned rapidly. The losses on the
Sardine factory were divided into $10.-
o00 on the building. $4,000 on machinery
and $4,000 on stock and goods.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-09-26
EASTERN MAINE.
Death Of Charles Neal of Ripley-The
Coming Fair at Exeter.

Dexter. Me-. Sept. 25.-(SpeciaD. =
The death of Charles Neal of Ripley
occurring SO suddenly. was shock to
the community. Mr.. Neal had just
returned from hauling a load of corn
TO the canning factory and was un-
harnessing his horses when he dropped
dead doctor was Immediately sum-
moned but could be of no assistance
he pronounced heart trouble the cause
Of death Mr.. Neal was 20 years OF
age
The 54th annual cattle show, eX-
hlOltion and fair of the West Penob-
scot Agricultural Society, which Is tt
oe held at Exeter, Tuesday. Wednes
oay and Thursday of next week prom
ises to be one of the best ever helC
here. The management has secured
an exceptionally large list of entries
ior the races which are always one o.
.ne leading attractions there. The
hst includes nearly all the tastes
horses in central and eastern Maine
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-09-26
GOVERNOR HASKELL
IS DOWN and OUT.
as Treasurer Of the Demo-
cratic National Committee 1.-The
Campaign Daily Wakes Warmer.

his hands written resignation ad-
dressed to Rationale hartman Norman
r. Mack and the answers to the qucs-
tions which had been given him.
81 have my answers.' he said. 'They
will explain themselves" After giving
an affirmative reply to the question
whether he had resigned but denying
that Mr.. Bryan had asked for the res
ignation. the question and answers
read as follows:
"DO you know whether Mr.. Bryan
knew of. charges made against you by
Mr. Hearst before you were appointed
treasurer "
"I do not see how he could have"
"Do you think your further connec-
ton with the campaign regardless Of
the truth or falsity of the charges,
would tend to embarrass Mr.. Bryan OF
injure his -hances?"
''It might. At any rate I would not
be a good citizen if ] risked any en-
barrassment in the fight of the honest
people against the special interests.
''Do you intend to reply to President
Roosevelt ."
Il have not done 50 yet"
do you intend to renew your de-
mand for an investigation of the
cha-ges?''
GLOW can l? Roosevelt admits he
did not tell the truth
II answer to a series of questions as
to his relation to the Citizens Alliance.
said to have been organized at MuskO-
gee. Okla. to fight the local labor or
ganiZations, Mr.. Haskell denied that
the alliance was ever organized. In re-
ply to questions concerning the Stan
dard Oil CO.. he repeated his former
Continued on Page Two)
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-09-26
ton was entirely harmonious.

ton was entirely harmonious.
With all preliminaries out of the way
the delegates to the international Con-
ference on tuberculosis at Philadelphia
Friday gave undivided attention to the
technical discussion on the cure and
prevention of consumption. The lead
ing men of Europe and America in the
wal en- the disease joined in the discus
sion. Provisions for advanced cases of
tuberculosis, prophylactic measures in
tuberculosis, hygienic requirements for
sanitOra were among the subjects TAX
en- un at the morning session.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-09-26

Chicago, Sept. Ex-Governor Charles
n. Haskell. last midnight, resigned as
treasurer of the Democratic national
committee. His resignation was an
nounced by himself three hours after
his arrival in Chicago from Guthrie,
OKLA, and after he had conferred with
officers of the Democratic national
headquarters. In giving out his deci-
sion, Mr.. Haskell, in response to Il
question declared ne did not dare to
be responsible for any embarrassment
which might result to the Democratic
party by retaining the Office Of treas
urer.
That his resignation is the direct re-
suit of the charges made against him
by William r. Hearst and President
Roosevelt. Mr.. Haskell also admitted.
At the same time he did not. by his
resignation, intend to admit that any
of the charges We're true.
When Mr. Haskell arrived in Chi
cago at O'Clock last night. he de-
clared that he had not then resigned
and that Mr. Bryan had not asked him
to resign. Speaking to reporters, he
said: "If you have any questions to
ask put them on paper"
He then went from the station to
Democratic headquarters at the Audi
forum Annex. When list of questions
was handed him he retired to his room,
saying he would give out answers lat
er
He was closeted for a long time With
National Committeeman Martin *.
Wade of Iowa and JosephuS Daniels,
chairman Of the Democratic press
g., --'''~'++na
! It was midnight when Mr.. Haskell
rpi .nne., % lrnl1 the nom Hn nHd IN
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-09-26
THIRTIETH ANNIVERSARY
Celebrated Friday BY Mr.. and Mrs.
Hiram Peavey of North Belgrade.

North Belgrade, Me, Sept. %
(SpeciaD Mr.. and Mrs. Hiram Pea
vey celebrated the 30th anniversary
Of their marriage today. Mr.. and Mrs.
Peavey are natives Of New York state.
For the past 25 years they have lived
in various places in Maine coming here
five years ago Their 10 children, eight
sons and two daughters. none of
whom are married. We're present at
the celebration. John Peavey of Mel
rose. Mass; William Peavey of Hyde
Park Mass; Hiram Peavey, Jr, of
Mattapan, Mass; Frank Peavey of
Newport ~ H. Edward Peavey of
Berlin Falls. N. H.: Timothy Peavey
of Berwick: Henry Peavey of Lincoln,
and Moses Peavey Of Canaan, Mary
Peavey. teacher in the public schools
Of Springfield Mass, and Estelle Pea
vey teacher in the public schools OF
franklin n II. are the children OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Peavey. over 100 friends
and neighbors gathered at the Peavey
home today at noon. They were serv-
ed with a bOunteous Harvest dinner
and afterwards listened to short nut
interesting program
The program was as follows: Poem,
Where Roses Bud and Blossom. MISS
Rosa Hayford: song. when the sun
set Turns the Oceans Blue to Gold.
Ruby Enid Wentworth; recitation,
Jest Men Bill" Harold Arthur
Somsby; violin solo. Susie May Eel
lows; piano solo with violin obligato.
Henrietta Stowell and Guy B. Mars
ten: recitation, THE Old wooden
Rocker" William Barstowe.
Mr. and Mrs. Peavey received many
valuable and useful presents from
their numerous neighbors and friends
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-09-26
INSPECTING ALL TRAVELLERS.
French and Belgian Authorities Guard
ing Against Cholera.

Cologne. Germany. Sept. 25-On ac-
count of the cholera in Russia. the
medical authorities stationed at the
frontier points Of the French and Bel
gian railroad lines are inspecting
closely all travellers coming from Ger
many. Even the crown prince and
crown princess of Greece were sub
jccted recently to this inspection.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-09-26
CONTINUED IMPROVEMENT.
Philippine Cholera Epidemic Is Re-
ported as Diminishing.

Manila. Sept. 25.--The epidemic of
cholera is believed to have reached
its height and to be diminishing. The
daily average of cases in this city has
fallen below 80 and a low death rate
indicates that the plague is present in
a form light and not virulent.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-09-26

Inc body of Pablo De Sarasate. the
spanish violinist. who died at Blar-
ritz, France, Sept. 20, Friday was lald
az rest in Pamplona. Spain. Sarasate
was born there in 1874.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-09-26
Boston Forecast.

Boston, Sept 25.-Forecast for Bos-
ton and vicinity: Fair Saturday. sun
day probably continued fair; south to
southwest winds.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-09-26
THE WEATHER.
FAIR.

Washington. Sept 25.-Forecast for
New England: Fair Saturday and
Sunday; light south and southwest
winds.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-09-26

CHEAPEST INVESTMENT FOR
nealth Is Sanford's Ginger. No traveller
household should be without 1t.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-09-26
Rose C. Si|sby Shoots C.E.
Chi|ds at Wa|tham, Mass.
He Dies In Boston, She Held
to Answer Murder Charge.
ChiIds a Native OF Bath and Well
Known In This State.

Waltham, Mass, Sept 25.-ACcord
ing to the police Mrs. Rose {. :Silsby,
wife of Ebnn $. Silsby, a freight brake
man. shot Clinton f. Chids of Bos
ton, bu. a native of Bath. Me. at the
Slsby home early Thursday morning
in defense of her daughters honor
ChiIds died at A, NJ. Friday in Bos
ton and Immediately after Mrs. Silsby
was arrested by the police on charge
of murder She was brought into The
district court about six hours later,
but at her husbands request the case
was continued until Saturday to allow
the engaging of counsel.
ChildS, who was a pool room en-
ploye in Boston, was discovered in his
room Friday forenoon suffering from
two bullet wounds, one in the arm and
the other in the chest He was remov
ed to the City hospital but steadfastly
refused to disclose the circumstances
of the shooting, except to admit it was
dcne by 4 woman. The Boston police
however at once began an investigation
and early Friday had traced Childs
movements on Wednesday night, be-
ginning with his meeting Mrs. Siisby
in the afternoon with her daughter;
the sending of the daughter to The
atre thar night while he and the wo-
man visited several hotels where they
had liquor and finally the meeting With
the daughter and the journey to the
Silsby home on Beaver street.
Mr. Silsby was away on business
when Childs, Mrs. Silsby and the
daughter. Margaret, Il years old, reach
ed home.
The police said Friday that in their
examination Of Mrs. Silshy, after the
arrests she stated that at about 2 A.
NJ. Thursday she discovered Silsby
trying to get into her daughters room
and that she shot him to protect the
girls honor. Other incidents connect
cd with the affair the police Friday
refused to divulge
Mr. Slsby after the court proceed
ings was taken back to the police sta
ton and locked up in cell.
Bath, Sept. 25.-Clinton E. Childs of
Boston. who was shot at Waltham,
Mass. and died in Boston. belonged to
one of the best families of Bath. He was
about AZ years old Three children. the
Oldest OF whom Harold, aged Is, lived
with him. survive. The others, two
girls, still live here Mr.. and Mrs.
Childs separated four years ago, and
according to her relatives. nothing has
been from Mrs. Childs since she left
Bath. following the separation: Mr..
Childs is described as harmless, unas-
suming and a man with many friends.
Before leaving here he worked in a re-
tail ppocery store and was an ,sEpert
meat cutter. He passed a month in
this city. returning TO Boston 3 week
ago.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-09-26
1904

1a!es n &x monshs 7,00. TO- Good show.
Iof tie panicEy times. Factory. Man
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-09-26
Every Man Who
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Clothes Of Fashion

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With a large and magnificent collection
of imported and domestic woolens and
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getting the best and that no one else Will
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styles. You'll enjoy visit here.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-10-29
The OLD AND THE NEW

The success OF modern methods
- perhaps more clearly defined IN
the practice Of medicine than Ia
any other line Of human endeavor.
For instance. Years ago rene.
dies Of various kinds were used In
treating consumption. and nine.
tnnthh OF the patients died To-day
llttle medicine II prescribed and
they recover. The doctors have
learned that the best way 90 com.
bat most llla IL by the Indirect
method Of stimulating the body's
natural power OF resistance. Cor.
sumption IL much easier 10 prevent
Than 10 cure. Neglect % common
cold 10 often the starting point OF
this dread disease.
AZ the first indication of a cold
every effort should be made 10
check e AZ once. Il IL claimed that
half ounce OF VIRGIN on OF Pine
compound pure. mixed with two
ouneen Of glycerina aud a half pint
OF good whisky. taken In teaspoon.
tul doses every four hours. will
break up a cold la - hours. and
cure any cough that ~ curahle. Get
the ingredients separately and mix
them Yourself
Thia formula has been IN use for
years I, was the favorite remedy
81 the old mountainner. who would
ipneerais the shayinga OF pine
knot IN whisky Modern science
has combined the active principles
o. the pine and santalwood trees
Which n known under the name of
Win OH ~ Pine compound pure
Tbs preparation Is put up for dis.
peuaiug only IN half ounce Walls,
each vial securely sealed IN a
riand wooden case. with an en-.
Npfoi wrapper. showing plainly
the name and guarantee ~ the
manufacturer. a. follows: Virgin
OF ~ Pine compound pure. guar.
apisod under the food and drugs
asf June 30. 1906. serial 80. tsi.
prepared only b. Leach Chemical
Co. Cincinnati. o.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-10-29
KUMLE'S BODY BROUGHT
TO SEATTLE

The body 81 Julius Kumle. late
chef u the tiut SPRINGS hotel. who
wKs a victim ~ the 10 faisd hunting
expedition with Frvd W kioebsr.
vas brought 20 Seattle this morn.
lnw By his brother. Paul kumlr.
who reached Hot Springs from San
Francisco yesterday II IL AZ the
uonney Watson undertaking parlor.
and will BE- shipped tonight 20 Epo
kane. who're the funeral viii be-
held under the auspices % the Eika.
Eagles and F'orcateFs Of America
An escort from each of these orders
will accompany the remains 10 the
station thia evening
AZ North Yakima tomorrow morn
ing AZ 10 o'clock. AZ 81 Aichacis
parish church. viii be held the IA.
neral Of Pred W. Kloebcr