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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-11-04
RICHMOND.

The w. D. Hutchins Co. by B. F.
Sedgley manager at Richmond, has
sold the ". F. Munson farm near that
town to Mr.. Stafford of Massachusetts,
who will move on at once.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-11-04

The following members were granted
furloukhs yesterday, Edward Friend to
Carmel; Horace w. Moore to Bidde-
ford: Michael Lovett to Boston, VIM.
H. Boothby to Lewiston and VIM. j.
Robbins to Rockland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-11-04

Timothy B. Morrison of Gardiner.
Me-, late Co. D, 21st Maine Militia and
John Erlein of Boston, late Co. /, 18th
L. s. Infantry have been readmitted to
this Home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-11-04

The funeral of the late Robert Sea-
born was held from the Home chapel
at o'clock yesterday afternoon. Rev.
H. $. Burrage conducting the sehvices.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-11-04

Tonight the attraction in the Home
opera house will be 1.-THE Devil" an
Americanized version Of F. Molnar's
Hungarian drama Der Tuefel."
Tickets will be on sale in the old can
teen 100 to 4.30 P. NJ.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-11-04

The funerals of the late John Zieg-
Ter and the late Wilbur N. Fisk will be
held from the Home chapel at :
o'clock this afternoon, Rev. H. S. Bur
rage officiating. Capt. Jones will COM
mand the escort.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-11-04

William B. Taylor, who has been IN
charge of the Home Lunch room for
the past two years has resigned his
position and will take much needed
rest
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-11-04

Josiah c. Boynton, Jr, has been de-
tailed as lrum-major in charge OF the
Home band.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-11-04

William McMacl1in, who is employed by
the Pejepscot Paper Cos. plant, caught
his right hand i'll the machinery and lost
the first finger at the first joint.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-11-04
NATIONAL HOME.

Officer of the day, Capt. William w.
sSeaga.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-11-04
PEOPLE WE KNOW.

The following were among the WISH
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-11-04

AN STAR CAST AND HOST OF BEAUTIFUL SHOW
AND BEWITCHNG
TERPscHoRE AND VOCAL EXECUTION
A MEDLEY OF MELODY MAGNIFcENcE FRESH
FROM MUSICAL
Children House
on Of Thursday Nov
The Washington herald., 1908-05-24

at s25O,oo0. It is a magnificent ornament.
The front is composed af a glittering
mass OF diamonds, while a border OF pure
emeralds hangs over the wearer's fore
head
Extraordinary precautions were taken
to guard this valuable luggage on its way
to London. and special detectives were on
duty at Dover and Victoria.
The question Of catering 70 the maha-
rajah and his suite is one Of no little difl-
Guilty. Special sheep, bred in Nepal.
were brought TO England. as this is the
only kind OF mutton the party is al
lowed to eat Many other provisions
were also brought from India.
The retinue includes a large staff Of
cooks. as all the, food has TO be specially
prepared.
The maharajah comes to England as
the guest OF the British government and
Mortimer House, near Belgrave Square.
lately the residence OF Lord Penrhyn,
has been taken for his use. Although
the house has been gorgeously redec-
GRATED and fitted throughout il forms a
striking contrast 10 his palace al Khat-
mandu, building nearly as large as the
whole block Of government buildings
from the treasury down TO the corner
by the houses of Parliament.
The maharajah. who is an exceedingly
shrewd and alert man. Is forty-five
years old. He is an energetic ruler, and
IS frequently at work from $50 In the
until late at night supervising
the various matters connected with the
Of his country and his
army He Is a splendid shot and keen
big-game hunter.
His highness will probably remain in
London for about eight weeks.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-24
GAMBLING is ACTIVE In PARIS
Jewels of Actress Who Had Lost All
Her Money Saved by Police.
Many Servants Victims, ms They
Have Their Clubs Where Bac-
carat Is played.

Paris, May 23.-The suicide OF a Japa-
nese officer. Maj Ideka. who drowned
himself because he had lost money con-
hded TO him by his government at gam
bling tables in Paris, has once more
drawn the attention OF the authorities to
the many gambling clubs in the capital.
These clubs are very difficult to sup
press, for the simple reason that all Paris
clubs pay an enormous tax about 40 per
cent of the membership fees) to the
French government. But efforts are being
made 10 suppress what is known as the
mixed" club. in which men and women
meet 10 gamble. and in which the play is
not always conducted fairly.
The gambling fever RACES very high in
Paris. and women OF all ages are greater
gamblers than the men. In a club which
was recently raided the police made their
entry at the very moment when the bank
er at the baccarat tables accepted the
jewels Of a well-known actress as a stake
OF $4,000 on the turn OF a card
She had lost all the money she had with
her. had exhausted her credit with the
club. and put her jewels on the table.
hoping that her luck would change. II
did, for. thanks to the opportune entry Of
the police, she kept the Jewels
Until quite recently servants were great
offenders They had their clubs where
baccarat and other games were played.
and the play ran quite high.
In my own experience the cook OF a rel
ative Of mine resigned his position be-
cause he had made $500 at his club one
evening A week later he returned to the
same house as second cook, having lost
all his money in the meantime
NJ. Clemenceau is determined 10 do his
best 20 put a stop TO excessive gambling
in France. His principal difficulty so far
is the law which allows watering places
20 run baccarat tables.
watering place is very elastic ex-
preston. and the little town OF Enghein.
less than quarter OF an hour by train
from Paris, has. on the strength of little
spring OF water with touch of iron in It.
its casino. at which considerable sums are
lost and won every week
The Washington herald., 1908-05-24
PASSENGER IS ASSAILED.
Man Armed with Knife and Probably
Intent on Robbery.

Naples. May 23.-Toward O'Clock yes
terday morning. when the express train
from Milan 70 Rome arrived at Pisa, a
Scotsman. whose name is given as Alan
Aldan, aged forty-four. allghted in a
state OF great agitation with a revolver
in his hand. and. approaching a police
man. said he had been attacked and
wounded while in the train by an un-
known person. He added: 7 defended
myself with my revolver, firing three
shots. Take me to the commissary so
that can lodge a complaint
Although the policeman's first impress
sion was that he had TO deal with a lu-
matte, he conducted him to the commits
sary. TO whom the Scot related the fol-
lowing story: shortly after O'Clock
last evening left Milan. taking a seat in
a frst-class compartment OF a corridor
carriage. I was was alone in the COM
partment. 1 closed the door. drew down
the blinds. shaded the electric lamp. and.
stretching myself on the seat, was soon
asleep. I did not wake until the train
was a few kilometers from Pisa 1 was
disturbed by a noise at the door as
though somebody were trying to enter the
compartment. Jumping 10 my feet I un-
covered the lamp and sought for my re-
volver. 1 saw at the door Of the com
partment a man brandishing a knife. He
threw himself upon me and struck me in
the hand in which I was holding the re-
volver Although wounded. fired two
shots. Then my aggressor vanished
through the door. and running along the
external footboard. dropped to the ground
a few minutes later. when the train slow
ed down to cross the bridge across the
Arno. near Pisa. Before he left the foot
board I fired another shot at him, but
without wounding him. None of the 9TH
er passengers knew anything OF the Incl
dent"
Aldan is a wealthy horse breeder, living
at Barbaricina, in Tuscany where he
owns some very large stables. The
wound in his right hand does not seem
to be serious. The police are actively
searching for his aggressor, but so far
have not discovered him.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-24
NEWS FROM ABROAD
Conference Would Control
Sale Of Arms in Africa.
SESSIONS HELD IN BRUSSELS
international Congress for study of
Polar Regions Opens sOOn-wm BE
essentially scientiic-LarEest Dry
docks Completed Mt WiIheIms-
hhveK-Lnma Is Invited to PekIn.

Lendon. May 2S.-The conference for the
control Of traffic in arms and ammunition
IN Africa. in session in Brussels. has de-
voted its early sittings TO the preparation
or a comparative table showing the vari-
Gus solutions advanced on the same ques-
ton, while comments intended 10 define
the character and bearing OF proposals
have been submitted by their authors
At the sitting Of the commission there
has been general discussion, and the
views that have been exchanged have ap-
parently established the fact that the
measures regulating traffic IN arms and
ammunition prescribed in sections 4 to IA
OF the Brussels act might rest upon the
basis Of new rules All that is az present
required is to ascertain the disposition
OF the government on two points, one re-
lating 70 the organization Of direct su-
pervision by the authorities over the i'm
portation and use of all arms. the other
regarding the kind OF arms that may be
handed to the native. The solutions which
the proposals submitted supply for these
questions do not appear to be irreconcf-
able. II is possible. therefore, to hope the
discussion will result in a solid and per-
manent settlement
The Washington herald., 1908-05-24
PARIS WOMEN HOPE TO Win
Although Their Candidate Was De.
feated, Movement Gains Headway.
Force Now Threatened by One Who
Suggests VitrOI and the
Burning OF Tickets.
hinrtnn Herald.

Correspondence Of The Washington Herald.
Paris, May 16.-The woman sunragists
in this city arc delighted at the headway
made by the movement in the municipal
elections, although, Of course, they did
not win.
II now appears, after the complete count
OF the ballots in the quarter Of the Ninth
reimbursement. where Mile. LaIoe was
candidate. that she obtained more than
900 votes. which, Of course, were declared
null. but II IS a curious sign OF the times
that she was able 10 poll such a large
number, about one-fourth Of the total.
her opponent being elected By a little over
1900
Not very long ago the conseu generals
OF the department Of the Seine passed a
resolution expressing the hope that Par
lament would grant female suffrage. but
nothing came Of H. The Paris sunrag gists
now wish 10 remind the country. and par
ticularly the deputies. OF the fact. Three
feminist groups headed yesterdays agita-
ton. and they express their delight to-day
at having been able 10 get at the mems
ballot boxes in a few places and 10 shake
them violently. One OF them had even
proposed 70 throw vitriOl into the obnoxi-
Gus things and burn the tickets. Nine.
Auclerc, n an interview, said defantly:
The COnsel generate passed a resolution
IN favor OF woman suffrage. The Cham
Der OF Deputies has not ratified IT, We
then concluded that as we could not OBJ
tain our rights by legal means we would
resort 10 revolutionary ones. We shall
obtain by force what IS denied US in de-
hance Of Justice
Nine Kaufman. another intrepid suf-
fragist. said triumphantly: I am de-
lighted, have been able to hold a ballot
box in my hand-that instrument Of men
dacity and outrage on the equality OF the
sexes have dashed IL on the ground,
and have trampled on IL"
The Washington herald., 1908-05-24
ALFONSO GROWING POPULAR.
Graceful Act On Young Kings Part
EvOkes Enthusiasm of Subjects.


Madrid, May z2--Much enthusiasm pre-
vailed during the solemn ceremonies IN
celebration Of the centenary of the Dos
de Mayo" King Alfonso walked all the
way in the long procession OF civic digni-
taries, and was vociferously cheered.
From S o'clock In the morning till in
the afternoon his majesty was out OF
doors. The cheering was particularly en-
thusiastic while King Alfonso was pass
ing the house in the Gale Mayor whence
the bomb was thrown on his wedding day
A remarkable act on his majesty's part
gave rise to intense emotion. The artil-
lery had organized a school fete at the
ArcO de Monteleon. formerly known as
the Artillery Park, where the war Of in
dependence started, and where Daoiz and
Velarde. two Of the first heroes Of the
struggle. were found dead. All the school
children in Madrid were 10 pass through
the arch. the artillery presenting 10 each
book on the war
Early In the morning King Alfonso ad-
vised the Infantas Carlos and Ferdinand
70 bring their children 10 the arch. and at
10 O'Clock his majesty arrived there with
the Prince OF Asturias. Taking the royal
infant in his arms, King Alfonso passed
under the arch. and. holding the national
nag. brought IL TO the boys lips 10 be
kissed. At this moment an enthusiastic
ovation greeted both father and son. The
infantes followed suit with their children.
Never before. II is said, had such a dem
onstration OF affection been accorded the
royal family. Thousands OF people sur
rounded the royal carriage. shouting
Long live our gallant King" and thus,
amid deafening ovations his majesty was
escorted by his people to the palace. After
he had entered he was obliged 10 show
himself several times on the balcony.
II must be noticed that UP 20 the last
moment the government tried to dissuade
his majesty from taking part in the pro-
cession, but he brushed aside all opposi-
ton, with the result that now he is more
popular than ever. Even the Republican
papers acknowledge that HIS conduct mer-
its the applause OF everybody
The Washington herald., 1908-05-24
FLORAL DISPLAY EXCELs.
Ghent Has Greatest Flower Festival
Ever Seen in Europe.


Ghent May 28.-This historic town is
en- fete during the week. the occasion
being the twentieth Of those great inter-
national horticultural exhibitions. held
every FIVE years over a period OF one CEN
tury. 1t is quite fitting that the celebra-
ton Of the Tooth anniversary should be
signalized as the greatest and most i'm
portant display OF flowers and plants
ever seen on the continent. For many
rope Is better adapted for the purpose
than this Flemish town, which has be-
come important mainly on account OF its
great nursery and other gardens. earning
for it the designation Of la Vile priv
iegiee de Fleures."
The Societe Royale d'Agriculture ct de
BOtanique de Grand is a fiourishing in
stitution Of national Importance with OBJ
jects and aims for the diffusion OF botan-
teal knowledge and the culture and i'm
provement of indigenous and exotic
plants. Its conception was brought about
by fraternity Of gardeners. fathered by
the priests some 300 years back. and
among the rules one states that every
year. on the fete day Of ST. Dorothy. the
patron saint Of gardeners. an exhibition
be opened Of plants. flowers, and shrubs.
In after years its Importance secured
the privilege OF a royal charter. with reg
istered arms. and the one days display
has now extended into a floral fete Of a
weeks duration. The exhibition Is held
in the greag hall and gardens OF the Ca
Sin
fashionable promenades. concerts and
such like. with saloons, corridors, CALLER
les, and a canOpieG anneze. the whole COW
ering some three acres Of ground.
AS one passes out Of the main building.
down the main walk, what a sight is pre-
sented, No formal and straight tables
TO meet the eye, no crowding for the
want Of space; but instead. the whole OF
the surroundings have been so skillfully
arranged. with rOomy walks and beauti-
fully painted panoramas. that the effect
Is almost magical and leads one 10 i'm
agine himself in an Elysium.
A clever attempt has been made to re-
produce the first show-composed Of some
few dozen OF plants-held at the little
inn, known as 'Frascati," and here Is
represented the curious garden with its
gloriettes and other bowers of bliss and
the country beyond. Other paintings COW
ering backgrounds depict the native hab-
itats OF the plants exhibited to-day IN
the country of their origin.
The whole area is laid out In a garden
esQue style, with large groups OF flowers
and giant specimens OF foliage plants,
intersected by winding paths OF ample
width. edged with turf, and the effect. as
seen from the entrance, is striking and
grand,
The Washington herald., 1908-05-24
THE BURGLARS BABY"

Paris. May 23.-A tall and elegant young
woman. accompanied by a corpuIent
nurse, carrying in her arms a bundle
covered with lace and baby's clothes,
was seen yesterday paying a number OF
visits in the Champs -Elysees quarter A
detective was surprised at her visiting
so many houses. and watched her until
she hailed a cab and drove away.
When the cab stopped the young woman
stepped out with the baby" and pow
erfully built man followed her instead Of
the expected nurse. The couple were ar
rested. and the baby" was found TO be
a box containing stolen goods, the
nurses" garments. and q complete set
OF burglars tools.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-24
Lama Is Invited.

The Chinese government has invited the
Dalai Lama, who is now in Shansi. to go
TO Pekin in order to decide on a scheme
of provincial government for Tibet. II is
intended to receive the Dalai Lama with
extraordinary honors. almost equal 10
those paid 10 the Emperor.
From the camp of FL Embadi, where he
is serving with the French forces against
the tribesme7 of the border Gambetta' g
nephew. NJ. Jouinot-Gambetta, writes to
the Paris Temps concerning the renewed
proposal to transfer the great French
mans body TO the Pantheon He points
out that GambeJta's sister Is the only per-
son qualified 20 decide whether the mo-
ment has come Ito authorize the removal
OF her brothers body from the peaceful
spot where he sleeps his last sleep, lulled
by the murmIr Of the sea, 10 that fever
ish capital where political passions are
perhaps not yet extinguished, and where
We have historical sanction for distrust-
ing the future" on his return from Mo-
rocco, he intimates. his mother will def
nitely settle the matter.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-24
stiTI for Limitation.

The Berliner Tageblatt repeats with
great insistance its report that Great
Britain has not yet abandoned her en-
deavors 10 arrange an international un-
derstanding for the limitation of arrna-
ments. For the moment the cabinet is
considering the idea of inviting the other
powers 70 a conference Of naval experts
at The Hague The duty OF this confer
ence would be to express its views provis-
ionally in a noncommittal sense regard
ing the possibilities OF disarmament. The
Journals London correspondent, who has
made inquiries in the matter. reports
that while Great Britain does not intend
TO Issue invitations to such a confernce
Immediately. endeavors continue 10 he
made toward the attainment OF this aim.
The steps which are now being taken are
not official. bat we'll informed personages
believe that the difficulties which lie in
the way will be removed in a years time
The correspondent is further Informed
that IT is wrong TO think that Germany is
the principal impediment in the realiza-
tion of the idea It would probably be
more difficult to obtain the consent Of the
United States and japan.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-24
INDIAN PRINCE VISITS LONDON
The Mnharajah OF Nepal TrrveIs In
Regal State with Suite of king.

london May 81. picturesque Indian
visitor Is now in London This IS his high
ness Sir Chandra Shamsher Jang. Rama
Bahadur, prime minister Of Nepal He
Travelled in regal sDlendor. with a suite
numbering twenty-five persons and with
twenty servants.
The maharajah and his suite brought an
extraordinary amount Of baggage. con-
sisting OF hundreds of packages. includ-
ing the case containing his highness' IA
nous regalia of Jewels
These Jewels are said 10 be worth nearly
S50o,0C one headpiece alone being valued
The Washington herald., 1908-05-24
Youthn Go TO Prison.

The youths who assaulted some students
OF the Scotch College at Ariccia have
been transferred TO the prison in Rome.
They have made a confession which prac-
tically confirms tho account given Of the
affair by the wounded students
Owing 20 the strong current Of public
opinion that steps must be taken 10 deal
with the brawlers and knife-carriers. TO
whom attention has lately been drawn by
this and other cases OF attacks on de-
fenseless and inoffensive citizens. the pre-
feet OF the Roman province has directed
that the privilege In virtue of which
small drinking shops were allowed to re-
main open after II p. m. be summarily
Withdrawn.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-24
CLIENT MURDERS LAWYER.
Disappointed Over VIII Suit, He
Seeks a Terrible RevenEe.

Disappointed Over VIII Suit, He
Seeks a Terrible Revenge.
Paris. May IA lawyer OF Montau-
ban. near Rennes. was murdered by a
client liz remarkable circumstances yes
terday. Disappointed over the will Of
an aunt, from whom he expected to in
herit a large sum. a retired lieutenant
named Chavenon conceived a violent
hatred Of NJ Escloan, the lawyer
Entering the latters office yesterday.
the lieutenant shook hands cordially and
then asked tc see some documents. As
the lawyer turned Chavenon fired twice
into his back, killing him instantly. A
large crowd attempted to lynch the mur-
derer, and severely injured him. The
lieutenant. who is declared to be a con-
firmed opium smoker and morphine mani
&C, is In the prison hospital
The Washington herald., 1908-05-24

Berlin. May 23-Castle Buddenburg. in
Westphalia. one Of the most famous es-
tates in the Rhine valley. was early yes
terday morning the scene OF an extraor-
dinary murder. followed by an attempt at
suicide. The Baroness Wenda Won Ruex-
leben. young bride, married only few
months, shot and killed her husband and
then fred two bullets into her own body
Jealousy is said TO have been the cause
Of the tragedy. The baroness is lingering
between life and death. with only a faint
chance OF recovery. Before she sank into
Inconsistencies she admitted that she
murdered the baron deliberately. and
begged the forgiveness Of his cousin. who
Is member OF the castle household. AL
though complete mystery as yet sur
rounds the actual events which led up TO
the tragedy, the murdered nobleman seems
TO have had a strange foreboding OF his
end. and only few hours before he died
executed a will bequeathing his lands and
moneys TO his brother. a lieutenant in the
Prussian Guards.
Fatal Quarrel.
The crime took place about an hour aft
er midnight. following the baron's return
from a visit 10 a neIghboring nobleman.
He entered HIS wife's boudoir. where she
was awaiting him. and a violent alterca-
tion broke out Finally. the baroness
fred with an automatic pistol al her hus-
band, one bullet entering his juguiar vein.
another piercing his neck. and two others
striking him in the legs. All the shots
were fred while the baron faced the pis-
tol.
The baron's cousin. Baron Won Poseck.
was the first to be aroused by the shots
and when he rushed into the corridor the
baron fell reeling into HIS arms. gasping:
The woman has shot me" Those were
his only words before he bled TO death.
While Baron Won Poseck and the serv-
ants were attempting TO stanch the ba-
ron's wounds more shots rang out from
the boudoir. The baroness had turned
the pistol against her own breast. lodging
two bullets in the region OF the heart. 4
physician who arrived two hours later
pronounced her condition hopeless. She
remained conscious for several hours. and
it is reported that she has told an examin-
ing magistrate that she decided TO XIII
her husband because Of his love for an
other woman
HR>. Presentiment of Death
The baron. who was universally popu-
lar, is quoted as having recently expressed
to his friends the fear that his wife would
kill him. Other reports allege that their
unhapplness was due to financial embar-
easements. The couple were married in
Berlin last November. the baron being
thirty-fve years old and his wife twenty
six. The baroness was daughter Of the
late Maj. Won Strombeck. while the ba-
ron was a member If an old and highly
respected family of military noblemen.