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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-23
By Automobile Saturday
In AI|ston, Mass.
Driver Sends Machine Over
Sidewalk and ThroughFence
To Avoid Three Little Ones, But
Baby Is Struck Down.

Boston, March fostering his auto
to avoid hitting four little girls who
were crossing the street and then be-
coming alarmed because three Of the
girls ran in fright and left baby
standing alone, Chauffeur George Low
cock Saturday turned the machine di-
rectly across the sidewalk and through
fence, but he was unable to escape
striking baby Mary Cookery. 2 years
old, who died a few minutes later. The
others barely escaped being run down.
The accident occurred in Allston. 80
North Harvard street. but abort Dis
lance from where the Cookery child
lived, No. As. Her parents are Mr.. and
Mrs. John Cookery.
The auto was badly wrecked. 1t Is
owned by Robert NJ. Morse, the lawyer.
and in i. were Mrs. Morse, Mrs. Rom
ero, teacher of Spanish, Frederic.
Romero, her son, and Mrs. Jenkins
Mrs. Morse and Mrs. Jenkins werS
badly cut about the hands, and the cta
ers received slight cuts and Il genesai
shaking up.
Lowccck was taken to police station
IA. and was later released pending IA
investigation.
With the Cookery baby at the tins
were her sister katherine. six year,
OLD, and two playmates, Mary keans
and Mary Powers. They had been to
store to buy some candy
Mary Keane says they saw the auto
mobile. and that she told the others to
hurry
1--WE let go of each others hands and
ran she said. but little Mary couldn't
run fast enough
According to Lowcock and Mrs.
Morse, the machine was travelling
about 10 miles an hour when the chill
dren started across the street, but
few feet away. Lowcock put on the
brakes and swerved to one side. but
the front wheel struck the child.
Lowcock at once climbed from the
wrecked machine and, with John Ken
ny, a passerby, took the child to the
house, 81 North Harvard street. 1t was
dead, and an undertaken was called.
Chauffeur Lowcock is shocked By
the accident. II was travelling along
at a rate of about 10 miles an hour"
he says, when / saw the children. Be-
fore 1 was aware of it, the little tots
lett the sidewalk and started to cross
the street l realized that my only
chance was to steer on to the sidewalk.
The children let 60 Of each others
hands and ran, but the baby was uu-
abe to get out of the way before the
wheel struck her. If 1 had not steered
t. one side 1 would have struck all
four
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-23
ONE MAN DROWNED
And Six Others Rescued Just In Time
In Mt. Hope Bay.

Fan River Mass, March 22.-By the
capsizing Of 4 sail boat during heavy
puff of wind in Mount Hope bay today
Manuel Soares, aged 26 years. living
at Is Miller street, this city, was
drowned and his six companions all
foreign laborers. were rescued barely
in time by the O'Neil brothers of SOM
erset in their launch. Despite the
heavy wind squalls the party OF seven
put out in a small boat for a day S
outing. While out in the middle OF the
bay their boat was thrown over by a
powerful gust Of wind before they
could loosen the sail. Soares went TO
the bottom and was not seen again.
The O'Neil brothers were quite near
the scene in their launch and dashed at
once to the rescue. BY quick WORK
thew picked up the other six men OF
the party. all Of whom were nearly ex-
hausted by their struggles, but after
cruising around for some trace OF
Soares they put back at top speed &c
this city where they landed the sur
yivors Soares' body had not been re-
covered tonight. A widow and three
children survive.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-23
DRANK ACID.
William 0. PottIe Of Pitts
ton Found Dead In Bed.
Left Note Saying He Had Drank
Pint Of Carbo|ic Acid.
Gave as Reason, Reighbors Were
Jealous Of His Prosperity.

Pittston, Me, March 22-(SpeciaD
years of age, was found dead in bed
Saturday morning by his neighbor,
William OHara. BY his bed side was
a pint dipper from which he had drank
and a bottle containing a solution of
carboic acid. He left in a sealed en-
velope in the room rambling note
in which he said: Il have drank a
pint of carbolic acid and | shall be
dead in five minutes The note also
stated that he did not like his neigh
bors and that they We're jealous of his
prosperity.
Saturday forenoon Mr. O'Hara. who
lived but Il short distance from the
house in which Mr.. Pottle lived alone
saw no smoke issuing from the Chin
ney as usual. Thinking that some
thing must have happened to Mr.. Pot
tie he effected an entrance to the
house and found Pottle dead in his
bed. He at once sent for DIR. Bert E.
Lamb of Randolph and Coroner Frank
Andrews of Gardiner.
AS Coroner Andrews was not in the
city word was next sent to Coroner
Henderson of Hallowell, who came to
Gardiner and drove to the scene of
the tragedy with Deputy Sheriff Mar
tin Burns of Gardiner. When DR.
Lamb arrived at the Pottle house he
found the man had been dead for sew
eral hours. As the case was plainly
ono M Sl,ici6n Cornpar Han6arcop did
not deem an inquest necessary and
turned over the body to Undertakers
PrebIe & Keene, by whom it was pre-
pared for burial.
In the stable was found Mr.. Politics.
horse, which in some way had become
cast. Those about the place managed
to get the horse up but as he was all
parently old and past his usefulness
Agent BlaiSdell Of the Humane Society
was sent for to care for the animal
J., Mr.. Pottle separated from his wife
q number of years ago and since that
time lived alone on his place at Pitts
ton. He had cleared the place from
wood and stones by a great deal of
Hf did not care for visitors and it is
said plainly indicated to those, who
came to visit him that he preferred his
own company. In addition to the
widow, several grown up children sur
vive. 80
The letter and personal effects Of
Mr.. Pottle We're taken charge of by
First Selectman jerry +. Plummer of
Pittston, awaiting the arrival of Mr..
Politics. relatives to whom word was
sent Saturday forenoon of the tragedy.
The widow is understood to have been
living in Boston for some time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-23
RESULT NOT KNOWN
Of the Boston & Maine Mems Vote on
the Per Cent. Cut.

Boston, March 22-The board Of ad-
justment Of the Brotherhood of Rail
road Employees Of the Boston & Maine
system met at the Quincy house to-
day, holding a secret session, after
which the members refused to give out
any definite information as to what
had TRANSFERRED The brotherhood mem-
bers are being canvassed as to their
decision on the adoption Of the volun-
tary per cent. reduction in wages.
but it is understood the returns have
not all come in and the result could not
he given out. No information az to
how the vote stood at the present time
would I've given out.
Much Of the time was spent Ia dis
GUESSING plans for the coming convsn-
ton in May.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-23

Announcement was made Saturday
that Charles IL. Keep Of Buffalo. former
assistant secretary of the treasury and
now a member Of the Public Service
Commission. was elected president of
the KniCkbcrhOckcr Trust Co, New
York at meeting Of the board of di-
rectors Saturday. The directors &C
ccptcd the resignation of a. Foster Hig-
gins, who was elected president when
the Charles +. Barney resigned the Of
fec on the day before the company
closed its doors. The Knickerbocker
Trust GO. will resume business next
Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-23
Evidence In Everett MUIR
der Trial Is All In.
Defendant Takes Stand and
Testities In Own Behalf.
Arguments and Charge Will Be
Made Today.

South Paris, Me, March 29.-After
a number Of Witnesses had been re-
called Saturday to corroborate the tcs-
timony of previous witnesses in the
trial OF Wallace G.. Everett for the al
legged murder of Edgar l.. Radcliffe,
the respondent was placed upon the
stand to testify in his own defence
He gave his age as So, stated that he
had lived % years in Paris and was u
farmer, and explained his duties as
careta<cr at the Brown mine, where
Radcliffe was blown up by dynamite
He related his instructions about in
truderS.
lie said he had known Radcliffe since
the latter was years old, and told
now he bad suggested that he take out
Insurance as a way to save his money,
and volunteered to pay the premium.
if Radcliffe could not meet them II5
assignment for it.
Everett denied that he ever had
drank liquor on the mine premises with
Radcliffe. lie saw Il young man whom
he recognized as Radcliffe on til pro M
Tho next night he heard a noise, and
tari ing rifle and putting on rubbers,
investigated
IL, saw some one Skulk around ana
enter the small dynamite house. After
coming out twice and striking matches
as if hunting for something. the in
trader rc-entcred the building and
the respondent quickly harricaded the
Al I.1t
Witness said he then hurried to tclc-
phor" the mill people and give the
alarm. Just us he reached the telc-
phun". the explosion took plac" and he
tcIerhonrd what ho had done includ-
ing tn" information that the dynamite
house han blown w.
Everett stated he had notified Rad
Wife to keep away from the mine at
night that he had loaned him between
500 ana $50 that he never had used
violence on him and always had been
on good terms with him. He denied
that he had threatened Radcliffe.
The cross-examination was search
ing and pointed. At times the witness
seemed to he somewhat confused, but
generally gave positive answers to
questions by Assistant Attorney Gen
craI Phlbrook.
Everett was asked if it did not o"-
cur to him to 60 TO tho assistance of
Radcliffe and replied "Eo,' explaining
that it was his duty to keep people
away from tho mine and he acted ac-
cordng to orders. 1t was brought out
that the knife exhibited at the trial
had not been discovered when the
coroncrs inquest was held. Everett
then WAS excused.
The Gibbs testimony before the cor
onerS inquest and at the first trial
was introduced for the purpose nj
contradictirg his testimony at this
trial in relation To what Everett had
said about the explosion, and the de-
fence rested.
In rcbuttaI Prof. Franklin &. Robin
son of Bowdoin College testified al
Iength regarding dynamite. This end
ed the taking of testimony and botf
sides rested. The arguments ano
charge will he made Monday and the
case is expected to go to the jury late
in the day
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-23
"THE GROWING SOUTH"
Address At Now York BY Pres. Alder
man of University Of Virginia.

New York, March 22.--An optimistic
view of conditions and affairs in the
Southern states was taken by Presi-
dent Edwin A. Alderman OF the UNI
versity Of Virginia. who addressed the
Civic Form at Carnegie hall tonight.
President Alderman's topic was THE
Growing South"
In discussing the negro question the
speaker insisted that 1t was a problem
that practical men must face. 1t was
an American question, he said. In
very concrete sense. He defended suf-
frage restriction and laid down
premises regarding the regulation Of
the negro in the South.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-23
HON. JOHN p. SWASEY
Will Decide Today Whether or Not
He Will Be a Candidate.

South Paris, Me. March 22-
(peciaD Hon. John = Swascy, who
was in counsel for the defence in the
Everett murder case, was seen tonight
by a Journal man and Informed that
Mr.. Littleficld had resigned his seat
in Congress Mr. SWasey said:
Il do not think | shall be candi-
date. have not fully made up my
mind and will make a more definite
announcement tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-23
Hon. Seth M. Carter Not a Candidate

Auburn, Me. March 22.-tSpcciaD.-
Hon. Seth NJ. Carter of this city, chair
man Of the Republican State Commit
tee. said to a Journal man tonight:
Il cannot conceive under any cir
CumStanCeS how ] could possibly be
candidate for the nomination for Con-
greSs. | have no ambitions in that di
rection. ! do not think ] would accept
the nomination if it was unanimously
extended me"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-23
HON. EDW. w. HYDE
Will Resume the Work Of His Cam
paen Today.

Bath. Nc. March 23.-tSpeciaD .-
Hon. Edward w. Hyde of Bath is a
candidate for Congress from the ID
District Mr. Hyde is in Boston but
was notified by telephone of Mr.. Lit
tlefield's resignation He will be at
home tomorrow morning and will re-
sumo the work of his campaign which
has been on for some time. He al
ready has strong support in Bath.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-23
IN NEW YORK.
1t Is Understood Mr.. Littlefeld Will
Practice Law With Son.

Washington. March 22.-Mr. Little
field stated tonight that his resgna-
tion will be placed in the hands OF
Speaker Cannon tomorrW. 1t is under
stood that he will engage in the prac-
tice Of law in New York City with his
son, G. w. Littlefeld.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-23
TO TAKE Effect SEPT. 80, NEXT.
Wishes to Resume His Law Practice Which
Has Been Practically Abandoned Dur
ing the Past Nine Years.

told a Journal man tonight that he is
Il candidate for the nomination to
Congress to succeed Mr. Littlefield and
behind him
II have heard from friends in all
parts Of the county who promise to
support me and tomorrow | shall be-
gin active work to secure the nomin-
alton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-23
Judge Geo. c. Wing Candidate.

Auburn, Ne. March 2.-(SpeciaD.-
Judge George c. Wing Of this city.
while not definitely announcing his
candidacy, will no doubt he in the
field as a candidate to succeed Mr.
Littlnfeld
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-23
Cong. Powers III.

Broukline. Mass, March 22.-Per-
sistcnt injuries as to the health Of
Congressman LIewellyn Powers from
the 4th District of the State of Maine.
who makes his home in this town, dis
closed the fact tonight that the con-
gresham returned home from Wash
ington some two weeks ago. suffering
from bad attack Of inflammatory
rheumatism. The congressman has
been confined ia his bed and has been
constantly under a physicians care.
While Congressman Powers c"ndl-
ton is not considered critical. he has
suffered considerably and passed a
hard night last night. To-day he was
resting more easily and members of
the family expressed the hope that Il
turn for the better had come.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-23
John Ames of Rucksport.

Bucksport, Nc. March 22.-John
Ames, postmaster at orland for the
past 10 years. veteran of 90. d, 1st
Maine Heavy Artillery. Libby prison
survivor. and prominent citizen, died
last night. aged So years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-23
Boston Forecast.

Boston. March 22.-Forecast for Bos-
ton and vicinity: Fair Monday fol-
lowed by rain during the night or
Tuesday warmer; fresh southwest to
south winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-23
WATT e BOND
BLACKS STONE
CIGARS

Our total Cain in sales for the past two years
an increase Of 4, $50, 500 cigars. This shows an
appreciation by the public Of what we stand for.
namely, Quality. Our cigars are known to be re-.
the largest and best equipped factory in New Enc.
land.
Watt { BOND, nc, wn'frs, 81 EndieeH 81, eestoU
Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-23
Hon. n. M. SewaII a Candidate.

Bath, Me March (SpeciaD. -
Hon Harold VI. Scwell. who is men,
Der Of the present State Senate said
tonight that he should he a candidate
to succeed Mr.. Littlefield.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-23
BLANCHARD A CANDIDATE.
Has Promises from All Over Franklin
to Support Him.

Wilton Me-. March 22.-(speciaD--
Hon CYRUS \. Blanchard of this town
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-23

A large hotel in Grand Rapids. Mich,
is heated largely by electricity.
Evening journal., 1908-01-24
REPEALER RECEIVED
:" SECOND READING

The repeater to the ordinance passed
by city Council some time ago. pro-
wding for a loan Of 100000; Of which
amount $4,000 is TO be used 70 pur-
chase park land and $4,000 to build a
bath house in the Eighth ward. was
given it's first and second reading at
the regular weekly meeting Of city
Council last night and referred TO
the finance and law committees.
Chairman White Of the finance com
mlttee announced that he would not
present the new ordinance replacing
the original. until the repeater was
passed at the next meeting Of Council
The original measure was legally de-
fectivo.
City Treasurer Ross reported bank
balances amounting 10 s161,6S91S
Treasury receipts for the week were
Water Department. s3.22S5l; dog tax
1896; rent of market house. S125;
George H. Mccall. s34O; Eugene NJ
Sayers, S297.
An order for $4,000 was directed tC
be drawn in favor Of the Water De-
partment on account Of its appropria-
ton
Evening journal., 1908-01-24
LIST OF PUBLIC SALES

January so.-ssle of Stock, ETC., -Wil-
liam Witloek, near churehman
Bridge, at I o'clock .. m.
January 31.-Sole Of farm, stock and
implements, August Carlson, near
North East, Md, at ~ o'clock noon.
February 4.--SaIe Of Stock and lmple-
ments for w. 7. Knots, near New
ark, DEL, at I o'clock D. m.
February 3.--Ssle of Stock and lnnpIe-
ments, George w. Russell, near
Falkland, Del, at I o'clock o. m.
February 6.-Sale Of High Bred Horses
Cows and Stock, George Il. Huber,
at Homewood Driving Park, New
ark, DEL, at II o'clock.
February 7.-Sale Of Good Furniture
and Carpets, at Stdham & Sons
Auction Rooms, III East Fourth
St., at o'clock, p. m.
February 2o.-Stook, implements and
Household Goods of Bayard E. Der
iekson, deceased. Lime Stone Road
near Mill Town, at I o'clock, p. m.
February 25.-Sale Of Stock and Inn
plements for John D. Kelly, near
Hare's Corner, New Castle Hun
dred. at II o'clock a. m.
March 5.-J. Grandhomme, at Brick
Church, near Centreville, Del.
Evening journal., 1908-01-24
EASILY DECIDED
This Question Should Be Answered
Easily by Wilmington People.

This Question Should Be Answered
Easily by Wilmington People.
which Is wiser-to have conhdcnce in
the opinions OF your fellow-citizens. Of
people you know. or depend on statements
made by utter strangers residing In far
away piacosf Read the following.
Jacob Slinor. bi9 jackson St., Whining
ton. Del. says: In 1897 Doan's Kidney
pills cured me Of a complicated case nf
kidney complaint and backache. from
which had suffered for many years. Al
one time / was laid up in bed for six
months with excruciating pains in every
joint OF my body, particularly across my
loins. on another occasion I had sucs
sharp shooting pains strike me in the
back while nt work that 1 fell TO the
floor as II shot. and had to be picked up
and taken home in carriage. l lay in
this condition for weeks, not able 10 help
myself / also had great annoyance with
the secretions, which we're entirely too
frequent and unnatural In appearance.
doctored but obtained no relief l saw
Doan's Kidney Pills highly recommended
30 went TO Danforth's drug store and
81 box used them according to direc-
tlons and they cured me OF the entire
complaint / made a statement Tor publi-
cation giving these facts In 1897 and
made another In 1904 In which reiterated
an had said seven years previous. Now
, wish 10 say again on April %. 1907, te,
years later. that the good effects OF
Doan's Kidney Pills have not worn OF
and i am glad to recommend them. You
are at liberty TO use my name, also send
anyone TO me ana I win tell them per-
{ sonaily what Doan's Kidney Pills did for
me-"
For sale by all dealers. Price 80 cents.
Foster -Miburn Co, Buffalo. New York.
sole agents for the United States
Remember the name-Doan's-and take
no other.
Evening journal., 1908-01-24

NOTICE.. JEFFERY f. HARVEY, the
tenant and occupant Of the house known
as Mt. Pleasant Hotel, situated in School
Districts No. % and rs, village of Charles
ton, Christiana hundred, county Of
New Castle, and State Of Delaware, in
compliance with the requirements of the
acts the General Assembly IN such case
made and provided, do hereby give notice
that I shall apply in writing to the Court
of General Sessions of the State Of Della.
ware. in and for New Castle county. on
Monday the End day Of March, 1908 be-
ing the next term OF said court, for a
license for said house, as an inn or tavern
for the sale therein of intoxicating liquors
in less Quantities than one quart, to be
drunk on the premises. and the following
respectable citizens of said School Dis
tricts. at least six of whom are substantial
freeholders OF said school districts, recon-
mend the said application, viz:
John OConnor, Peter Boissou,
Thos ]. Lawless, Edward Babby.
Joseph ConsonO, Peter Connolly,
Anthony J. Dougher Thomas Russell
James Thompson, John Miller.
Webster Blakely. John f. Gilsen.
Jacob L. Hoover, John F. Casey,
Eugene Martin, Danie' j. Harney
j23-3t JEFFERY HARVEY.
Evening journal., 1908-01-24
GIRLS SMOKE? |
SHOULD SAY NOT
At Least Those in Whining
ion Are Not Addicted to
Public Puffs

Now that the New York Board OF Alder-
men have passed a law making IL illegal
for women to smoke in public the question
naturally arises. What are the Whining
ton women going to do about III
DO Wilmington women smoker
DO they smoke IN pubnc7
DO they smoke in private. when ehly
their best ohum IS near7
DO they take a whiff IN the secrecy ef
their own boudoirs. OF do they notg
TO declare fatly and emphatieaily that
Wilmington women dc smoke would be
tactless. IL true or untrue A dentist has
said that he has fair patients who ceme
to him TO have yellow stains removed
from their teeth Now just what caused
these stains would be unseemly to state.
And then another mama good-loolsiug
man. too. whose word must therefore be
relied on-recently exhibited with pride
and satisfaction a cigarette case which
sume fair maiden had given him. II seems
that she received two Of these dainty
pieces OF silver as Christmas gifts. and
believing that two We're one too many she
presented the young man one. II might
ho alleged that She is going 70 use the
other Tor O dardcase.
llowboit, Wilmington girls do not
moke 10 hotels ana offend the sensibili-
ties Of ught-minded persons. A very few
may indulge in dlstractng little pun
saw once boz lifetime, Just 10 hnd out
how it tastes and others may smoke In
the privacy of their own rooms
Even so. It does not look as II their
habit had got to be a public nuisance and
nn eyesore. As II anything Wilmington
girl could attempt could ever become
such a terrible thing
Evening journal., 1908-01-24
LICENSE APPLIcArIoNs.

NOTICE.. THOMAS A. CARNEY, the
tenant and occupant Of the house situ-
ated at No %. Fourth St. In the Fourth
ward of the city of Wilmington,
county Of New Castle and State OF Della
ware. in compliance with the require
ments of the acts OF the General Assem-
bly, in such case made and provided do
hereby give notice that I shall apply IN
writing 10 the Court OF General Sessions
of the State of Delaware. in and for
New Castle county. on Monday. the 2nd
day of March. A. D., 1905. being the next
term of said court. for license for said
house. as an Inn or tavern. for the sale
therein of Intoxicating liquors In less
quantities than one quart, to be drunk on
the promises. and the following respect
able citizens OF said ward. at least twelve
of whom are substantial freeholders OF
said ward. recommend the said applica-
tion. viz.
Ranaele Julian, Louis Brann
y. G. Goldstein, Robert 3. Clark,
Nathan Barsky, Lewis j. Baer,
Clarence r. Holt, Levi Ruth
Nicholas T. F.Goldberg, Harry Bothman.
A. ]. Niedermaier Frank O'Donnen.
Joseph w Kitchen. IT. J. Windish.
Abraham Bacharach, Richard D. Sweadner,
Max Keil William Williams,
James Kitchen, Walter J. Hartlove
Hugh Duffy, James Mcmahon,
Hermann r. Hanf F.Pzuill, ,V.MD.,
Jacob ]. Kopp,
Harry c. Buclymaster. NJ. D.,
Frank A. Buckmaster, d. d. s.,
j22-3t THOMAS A. CARNEY.