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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-05
UNUSUALLY BRUTAL MURDER.
Vernon, CT, Man Kills Wife and
Granddaughter.

Vernon. Conn. Aug. 4.-John Zett. Il
farmer living on the Bolton road. today
killed his wife and granddaughter and
tried to kill his son, using Il S1edge
hammer and knife. Zctl WAS taken
into custody aud has been taken to
Rockville police station to be locked up.
Zctt was Il Bohemian by birth and
lived in Il farm house with his son and
his SON ,l-l;tw, who was married. This
noon the son. who had been down to
Rockville with the wagon to do some
shopping, returned home. His father
WAS saving word in the yard
The son remarked to his father
Where is Ma and the girl" meaning
by the latter his sisters child. Zctt re-
piled to the effect that they were out
bcrrying. The son then went into the
house to WASH his hands and was sur
priscd when his father came in ana
tried to hi him with Il sledge hammer.
In the struggle which ensued the son
took the hammer away from his father
and defended himself SO vigorously
that he broke two of the fathers ribs.
After ovcrrcwcring his father the son
looked around and became SUSPICIOUS
and in minute he found the body of
his little niece with her throat cut.
Not far away in the yard was the body
OF his mother, who had been Drained
by blows from Il slcIge hammer.
Word WAS at once sent into Rock
vile and Captain Kane of the police,
Prosecuting Attorney Noone, Il detec-
tiv" and others rushed to. the house,
putting Zctt under arrest and then
starting him for the lookup at Rock
vlic. Mrs. Zett was found to be jast
alive bur she could not be saved, owing
To the terrible nature Of her injuries
Zett had also made an attack upon his
daughter. Mrs. Albert kloetZer. before
the killing of the others.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-05
CRUELTY BEATEN.
Well 11-Year-oId Boy Found Uncon-
scious in the Woods.

Phillips, Me, Aug. 4.-Unconscious
and his body showing signs of having
been assaulted with a. club, Guy Rance,
tho 11-year-old son of George Rance,
farmer living ir the Webb district in
Weld, was discovered Monday after
noon lying III the woods 100 rods from
the Rance house by Fred Frothing-
ham. one of the large party of search
ers who have been securing the woods
as far as Rumford in one direction. and
Livermore Falls in another since Fri
Gay morning last when the boy was
seen running from his father who had
beaten him, they say, because he had
rAf,lsed to work in the hay field The
boy still lies unconscious and there
are fears that he will not recover
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-05
cUMMINs A CANDIDATE.
Would Like to Succeed Mr.. Allison in
the United States Senate.

Lake Forest Ill, Aug. 4.-Governor
Albert Is. Cummins of iowa tonight an
nounced himself as a candidate to sue
ceed United States Senator Allison.
The governor paid a glowing tribute to
his late political advcrsary's service
to the country at large and then
frankly declared his ambition TO be
elected to the Senate by the Legisla-
turc of his state. He also announced
that some one will be appointed at once
to occupy Senator Allison's seat for the
remaining months of his uneXpired
term.
II shall certainly make no effort to
succeed Mr.. Allison' said Gov Cum
MINIS. when he asked concerning his
political intentions. He refused, how
ever. ito say what he would do regard
ing the senatorship during the unex-
pir"G portion of Senator Allison's term
which ends on March 4, 1909
Governor Cummins will cut short his
vacation and return to Des Moines to-
morrow. The governor stated that the
Legislature will be unable to elect a
man for the place in time before the
as;semblage of Congress in December
that unless an appointment be made
the state would not have it's full rep
resentation at Washington.
The governor made it plain that he
believes that his friends regard him
as the logical successor to the senator
snip. He declared that Senator Ali
son had defeated him in the recent
primary election in the state by COM
Da ratiVely slender maiOrity and for
this reason he thought that his candi-
dacy would be received with favor in
this state.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-05
CALLS FOR FUNDS.
Chairman Mack Asks That the Demo
cratic Barrel Be Filled.

Buffalo, Aug. 4-Norman f. Mack,
chairman of the Democratic national
committee, expects formally to open
the Western headquarters Of the com
mittee in the Auditorium Annex in
Chicago on Saturday. Chairman Mack
is at present engaged in this city in
the preparation of detailed plans for
comprehensive national campaign
and hopes to conclude his labors and
depart for Chicago on Thursday even
ing.
The plans which have to do with the
development of a campaign that will
actively engage the party organization
all over the country Mr. Mack will not
discuss at this time
Mr.. Mack hopes, on his arrival in
Chicago. to announce the sub-com-
mittee of the national committee
which will have full direction of the
Democratic campaign in the Eastern
states. To prosecute forccful cam
paign, Chairman Mack today issued a
general appeal for funds with which
to carry on the work
Chairman Mack on his arrival here
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-05
FATAL AUTO ACCIDENT.
One Killed and Three Injured in Stree,
Near X. of p. Camp

Boston. Aug. miss May Korb, aged
y, of 1866 Washington street. Dorches-
ter. was instantly killed and three 9TH
crs were seriously injured in an unus-
ual automobile accident on Blue Hill
avenue near the encampment of the
knights of Pythias tonight.
Ar automobile owned and driven by
w. G. SeaNy, Jr.. of Blue Hill ave-
nue. strick Il car and bounding back
hit several people ir the crowded
street near the eEcampment
Mrs. Alice korb, aged 40, of 1866
Washington street, Dorchester and
Miss Winnifred Waters received in
ternal injuries which may prove seri-
ous. and II. Montgomery of No.
Wnodbine street was injured about the
body. All the injured live in the vicin-
ity, either in Dorchester or Roxbury.
The police immediately placed Mr..
Se;tvy under arrest and he is held by
the police without bail In the automo-
bile, DC sides the driver, We're Miss Irene
Schaeifer of 50 Michigan avenue, Miss
Mabel Murray Of 20 Fowler street, and
Mr.. Schacffer Of 80 Michigan avenue.
Late tonight the body of the young
woman at the Pythian camp hospital
was identified as that of Miss May
korb. aged % years, of 1865 Washing
on street, Dorchester daughter of
Mrs. Alice Korb who was also injur-
ed i'm the accident.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-05
Mr.. TAFT LISTENS.
Given 2-Hours Speech BY laxative
Virginia Lawyer.

Hot Springs. Va, Aug. 4.-After he had
listened to a speech of nearly two hours
length by President Merideth of the Vir-
gan its Goth annual meeting here today.
Judge William II. Taft remarked iocriar-
ly as he congratulated Mr.. Meriteth. II
am certainly glad that someone has made
speech that is longer than the one
delivered at Cincinnati"
Mr.. Taft was given an informal rocep-
ton as he entered the ball room of the
Homestead hotel, where the meeting vas
held. OF the 124 members of the Virginia
bar present nearly every one presented
himself for an introduction Mr.. Taft will
address the association Thursday.
The regular morning golf game was
pushed over into the afternoon on ac-
count of the Bar Association meeting, but
notwithstanding that the day was the
hottest since Mr.. Taft has been here. he
went over the entire course and came in
with the expressed opinion that he was
several pounds less heavy.
No political conferences were held to-
day by the candidate.
A letter endorsing what Mr.. Taft
said on the labor question in his Gin
cinnati speech, from Ben f. Chaplin
of Newark, n. j.. editor of the Rail-
road Employe, was made public at the
Taft office here today. The proposed
trip to the Greenbrier county horse
show at White Sulphur Springs has
been changed to extend from Friday
until Sunday. The Taft party will be-
gin the 40-mile drive over the noun
tains Friday morning and will remain
at the resort until Sunday. when the
return will be made by train.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-05
LATEST SPORTING NEWS.
Straight Heats on
Kalamazoo Track.

kalamazoo, Mich, Aug. 1.-The sec
ond day Of kalamazoo's first Grand
Circuit meeting was favored with a
fast track. but d stiff breeze was blew
irg from the southeast and a slnatter-
ing of rain in the late afternoon mar
red the day somewhat. The rain was
not heavy enough, however, to make
any mdtxrial change in the track con
ditions. All three events Of the days
program We're decided in straight heats.
The 2:01 trot saw the horses finishing
i'll the same order in each heat, but In
the 2:10 pace and 2:13 trot there was
more of Il contest for second and third
places. Major Brine was second in the
first two heats of the pace but dropped
back to fourth in the last heat while
Leslie Waterman and William c., fin
isEcd second and third respectively.
Fred d. got third in the first heat
Of the pace and DR.. Fox got third place
in the second heat.
In the 2:13 trot Carlollin and Teasel
took second and third respectively in
the first and third heats. but in the
second heat Carloiin dropped lack to
sixth, allowing Teascl and Alice Edgar
to cake second and third. Results:
2:01 trot, purse $500. Wilkes Heart
won three straight heats; Daniel, sec
ond; Watson, third Early Alice start
cd. Best time, 2:0SI
2:lo pace, purse $1ooo Major Brine
won three straight heats Charley Hal,
second; Leslie Waterman third. Best
tine 2:07.
2:22 trot. purse $1,000. Dewitt won
three straight heats; Carlokin second,
Teasel third. Best time 2:09A.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-05
MAINE STARTS IT.
CONTINUED from Page One.)

ern situation with Mr. Hitchcock. Both
of them were very much interested in
the announcement from Hot Springs
that Mr.. Taft favored making Wig
orous campaign in certain portions of
the South, and such a course is in ac-
cordance with the views they have
held.
George r. Sheldon, the national
treasurer, was in his office most Of the
day, receiving callers. He expressed
confidence that his part of the cam
paign, that of gathering the necessary
funds to carry out the work, will be
successful.
General Z. Coleman Dupont of Del
aware was appointed today as director
Of the speakers bureau of the Repub-
lican committee. In announcing the
selection of Gen. Dupont for this
place, Frank Fl. Hitchcock the nation
al chairman, said he expected that the
conduct of this bureau would be
strictly business administration. Gen.
Dupont will give his entire attention to
the work. He is the Delaware member
Of the national Comittee and also q
member of the executive committee
The New York political situation was
canvassed very thoroughly today by
Mr.. Hitchcock and w. r. Wilcox, the
chairman of the public service COM
mission of the Metropolitan district.
who has been mentioned for the gov
elnorship. 1t is understood that Mr..
Wilcox would not go into the conven-
ton as a candidate against Gov
Hughes for the nomination.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-05
NOT AFFECTED BY HEAT.
Mr.. Bryan Meets Many Visitors, Pay.
ing Them Personal Attention.

FairvieW. Lincoln. Neb., Aug fin
striking contrast with yesterday, Will
liam i. Bryan today spent a busy day.
The torrid weather did not seem to affect
those DESTROYS of making the long trim
to Falrview. They came in great num-
bers, some on business bearing on the
campaign and many purely of a desire to
pay their respects. The procession OF Wis
itors began early and kept up until we'll
into the evening. The intensity of the
heat did not disturb Mr. bryan much. He
cordially greeted everybody who called
and pars Jnally escorted large parties
through his home.
Early in the day he gave ost Il state
ment in which he referred to Mr.. Taft's
talk into photograph and seized on the
opportunity to express the opinion that
henceforth the use of the monograph for
the dissemination of political speeches
would be regarded as dignified method
of discussing political questions.
Mr.. Bryan evinccd much pleasure at the
assurance given him by delegation of
brewery workers of Quincy, Ill. and of
several farmers from Phillips and Norton
counties. kansas, speaking for many 9TH
ers from whom he would receive good
support.
Most of the afternoon was taken up by
a conference with J. w. Atwood a mem.
Der of the national committee from Kan
sas. the conversation being devoted large
ly to the issues of the campaign and Mr..
Bryan's speech at Topeka the latter part
OF the present month
The determination of Mr.. BRYAN to re-
main at home during the month of Octo-
Der is not, as he stated. iron bound 1t
all will depend on circumstances
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-05
re, 900 K. OF P's. IN SEES
SION AT BOSTON, MASS.

Barnes. No business was transacted
however. the meeting adjournng i'm
mediataly for the day to allow the del
egates to watch the parade of the Uni
form Rank
This morning at 8 o'clock the first Of
the competitive drills of the three COM
panles of cavalry was held and many
people joHrneyed out TO Franklin held
to witness the unusually fine work Of
the Sir knights.
There We're two receptions tonight
to cnd one of the most memorable DAYS
in the history of the Pythians' con-
vcntions. made 50 by the grand spec
tacle Of 10000 marching Knights of the
Uniform Rank who received q grand
ovation all along the line as they pass
ed through the heart Of the city this
afternoon.
AZ Hotel Somerset a reception was
rendered to The members of the Su-
Dleme Lodge and their ladies. At the
same time Il reception was being ten
dercd the Supreme Lodge of the Pyth-
ian Sisters at Hotel brunswick.
In the camp Of the Uniform Rank on
Franklin field Il vaudeville perform
ance similar to that given last night
proved all interesting and attractive
feature and thousands of citizens
swelled the number of knights who
witnessed the performance.
Tomorrow will be marked by the pa
rd!c of the subordinate lodges and
PIthian Sisters, which is expected to
be fully as interesting, if not as mar
tial, as the parade today Many bea,I-
thu floats are expected to take part
and other unique features are prom
isud. During the day there will be drill
competition in Camp Joseph H. Lyon,
band concerts and vaudeville features
in tn" evening. The usual business
sessions of the various branches of the
order will be held ami in the evening.
d reception by the Supreme Lodge to
the membership of the order at Me-
chanics building.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-05
Gospel Mission Opened.

The store at 31s Water street has
been secured by the mission workers
of this city and will be used for
City mission. Meetings are to be held
every night. This mission $ purely
undenominational.
Elder S. Kimball of Bangor will be
mana ger of this mission. Mr.. KIM
ball comes to Gardiner highly recon-
mended from other states and cities
where he has done a similar work Tor
Is years with great success. Mr.. KIM.
ball charges nothing except free VIII
offerings and he hopes that all the
churches will cooperate with him IN
his work and help carry the gospel 10
the homes of the fallen.
Mr., kimball makes special bus-
mess of calling at the homes of poor
and unfortunate sick ones. carrying
words of encouragement and prayer 10
such homes. The Mission is pleased 10
receive religious and temperance reao-
ing matter and small testaments.
Meetings every night at 7.3O. SUNDAY
at 2.3O and o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-05
A Fall in Tin,

Cans are being hauled from the
Maine Central freight depot to he
factory of the Monmouth Canning Co.
in this city and about o'clock yester-
day forenoon when the first load for
the day was being hauled runaway
occurred. which created considerable
of a sensation for few moments and
resulted in showering the road with
tin cans from the freight depot to the
store of Decker & Day, where it was
finally stopped.
The team was double one driven
by f.. H. Andrews of West Gardiner
and when it was about two-thirds
loaded the two horses by rubbing
their heads together succeeded In
working off their brides and ran up
street. scattering tin cans to right
and left in their flight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-05
MON MOUTH.

The Republican caucus Tuesday af-
tcrnoon was largely attended. DR.. II.
NJ Blake was nominated for repre-
sentative to the Legislature.
Walter Leeman of New York is The
guest of his cousin. Mrs. Matte
Cochranc.
Mrs Mary Frost of Boston arrived
Tuesday and is visiting relatives in
town.
Mr. and Mrs. Sullivan Rolfe expect
to move into the Dudley block very
soon.
Miss Olive Ham has returned from
a months visit with her sister in
Wales.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-05

Supreme Master of the eExcheuuer
Thomas y. Mcares of Wilmington. n. C..
submitted a summarized statement of the
receipts and disbursements of his Office
for the biennial ending June 80. 1905. lie
stated that the total receipts were S-a,-
1o5l: and the total disbursements SliS.3oi =
7S leaving Il balance on hand July /, 1903.
of xI.5326 The cost. he said. Of tile en-
suing convention is estimated not to ex-
coed $,s5,o00 and if no unusual expendi
lures SIRE ordered he thought the balance
which would remain at it's close might be
estimated at $20.cC0. Providing no eNtrdor-
dinarv expenditures come up. he believed
that the per capita tax could be reduced
for the next term from seven to six cents
per annum. He concluded with the state
ment that the Wilmington. Delaware. real
estate owred by the order has cost the
Supreme Lodge, il cash advanced and in
terest lost. at least $4,000. 1t can HOW. he
said. he sold for enough to reimburse this
amount. ----.-.-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-05

MISS DELLA STROEBE, 10 Rich.
1V1 mond St., Appleton, Wis, writes:
'For several years l was in rum
down condition, and could find no re-
lief from doctors and medicines. I
could not enjoy my meals, and could
not sleep at night. 1 had heavy, dark
circles about the eyes.
envy friends were much alarmed. I
was advised to give Peruna trial, and
to my Joy l began to improve with the
first bottle. After taking six bottles
felt completely cured. Icannot say too
much for Peruna as medicine for
women in rundown condition."
{ Pe-ru-na Did Wonders.
Mrs. Judge J. F. Boyer, 142l Sherman
Ave., Evanston, Ill.,, says that she be-
came run down, could neither eat nor
sleep well, and lest flesh and spirit. Pc
runa did wonders for her, and she thanks
Peruna for new life and strength.
Man-a-Iin the Ideal Laxative.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-05

The most spectacular feature of the
whole week. and the one event in
which the public is most Interested,
was the big parade of the Uniform
Rank OF the order held in the after
noon Nearly 10000 men We're in line
under the command. Of Major General
Arthur J. Stobbact. and elected the adj
miration of the throngs who filled the
reviewing stands and congrcgatec
along tho route of the parade.
The business sessions OF the Supreme.
Lodge were formally opened q. noon
by Supreme Chancellor Charles a.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-05

Chief Henry $. Galligan and the Off
GERS of Canton. Mass. are searching for
three men who committed daring hold
up and robbery on train from Boston
Tuesday and jumped from the train, max
ing their escape. The nophely occurred
on the 12.2, p NJ. train out of BOSTON on
the Providence division of The New York.
New Haven & Hartford road. Three man
held mp enc Of tire rassereers and. tlll-
ing from him $50. jumped as tic rain
vas passing Green Lodge. flag station.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-05
ALLISON DEAD.
CONTINUED from Page One.)

authorities in the country upon the
revenues and expenditures of the gov
ernn,ent. For more than 40 years he
has been assigned by the judgment OF
his colleagues in House and Senate IL
the responsible task of planning the
revenues and supervising The expen-
ditures and H.. man who ever had part
in this work hah the confidence of both
houses more completely.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-05
Mr.. Bryan's Tribute to Dead Senator.

Lincoln, Neb., Aug. 4.-When told
of Senator Allison's death. Mr.. Bryan
said
Mr.. Allison has had long and
conspicuous career. While he mas
been for many years leader of his
party. he has enjoyed the confidence
of the country regardless of party,
and his death will be sincerely mourn
ed"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-05
Hyland Outpoints UnhoIz.

New York, Aug. 4-Dick Hyland of
California outpointed Rudolph Unholz,
the Boer champion. in their six-round
fight at the Navarro A. c., in Ulmer
park tonight. Hyland outfought his
opponent in every round and in the
last round dropped Unholz to the floor
with right hook to the jaw. The
Boer managed to arise but Hyland
beat him all over the ring and at the
end UnholZ was almost out.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-05

A grand excursion by water from
Gardiner to Portland is advertised for
next Sunday. The steamer Penob-
scot will leave Gardiner at 10 A. NJ.
reaching Portland at about p. NJ.
Returning the steamer will leave
Portland at 5 p NJ. and get back to
Gardiner at about 10 o'clock, after
moonlight sail up the kennebec The
round trip fare will be only one dollar.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-05

Leo Kane left on the steamer Island
er yesterday morning for Southport
where he will join the party of bows
from Gardiner and vicinity now IN
camp there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-05
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Diminished Vitality.

Some people talk very fippaht'
about diminished vitality.
They don't stop to think that vitailty
is the principle of life-that 1t Is tnat
little understood something on wh'ch
every function Of their bodies depehos.
Diminished vitality is early indlcateu
by loss of appetite. strength anu
endurance, and Hoods Sarsapariila 4"
the greatest vitaliZer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-05

City Marshall Cults went to Augusta
yesterday morning to commit to the
Insane Hospital, William Weary. who
attempted to commit suicide last Fri
dav afternoon by jumping from the
CITY dock
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-05
SPORTING NOTES.

In the athletic games Tuesday at
Stoke-Upon- Trent England, n ].
Cartmell. University of Pennsylvania
won the 100-yards and 22O-yard
scratch races respectively in 1915
seconds and PAS seconds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-05

Mrs. c. l.. Floyd has returned to her
home at Winthrop, Mass, taking with
her on a visit Norma Davidson Of Chel-
sea. who will pass a few days at the
SeaShore and later will enter Goddard
Seminary at Barre, VT.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-05

Eugene Harrigan of Littleton was
found dead in the road a mile from
home Friday by two girls. His horse
was standing quietly in the shafts of
the wagon. though the crosshar was
broken.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-05

DR.. Gertrude +. Heath is enjoying her
vacation at Squirrel Island and will be
at her Office in this city on Thursdays
on and after Aug 20. That is. she will
be here Aug. 20, Aug. p, and Septem-
Der g.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-05

Mrs. Carl F. Russell who has been
passing few days with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. l.. Hartman left yes
terday morning to join her husband In
South Portland. where they will reside
in the future