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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-31

2is-state VS.. Sanford Pratt ct als. Became;
24s2-state vs.. Robert Albert ct ais Beane.
$. $. Brown.
2a4-state vs.. James Gagne ct ais. Beane;
loc-Sturges VS.. kilby. Williamson Il
Burleigh: Chas. c. Keene
TUESDAY. FEB. 4TH.
lR-Stoufler vs. Ring. Hildreth; Atkins.
l52-Stoufter vs.. Ring. Hildreth, ATKINS.
Lynch.
lSo- Brooks Hard Co. vs. Wight Far
rinGton; H. f. Foster.
WEDNESDAY. FEB. 9TH.
l96-IIeselton VS.. Weber Knight; Atkins.
lA-Wokcfield VS.. Moore Heselton; Heath
1s7-Decker 4 Day Hard. & Coal Co VS..
Wight. lIildreth; H. Z. Foster.
l9S-Hi.dreth VS.. Norton. Ilildre,h; Cla-
2or--Atkins VS.. Taylor. Atkins: Clason
ls3-Vosrrus VS. Cooper. Williamson &
Rurleigh: HolWay
lse-Liliv VS.. Ludwtck. Beane & Beane;
Williamson & Burleigh.
H2-Beane VS.. DolloN Il II. beane N
Eeane: Titconb.
THURSDAY, FEB, 9Th.
2lo-Cilazier VS.. Berry. Aplt. & Tr. Saw
213-Mouiton vs.. Kelley & Trs William
& Burleigh: Hussey, Holway.
FRIDAY, FEB. TIL.
2li-Rowell ct al Exrs. rs. Anderson.
Williamson & Bnrleigh: Beane &
el5-Weeks vs.. Ware Williamson & Fur
leigh; Atkins
1-G-NValker ct al. VS.. SawtelIe ct al.
Williamson &, Rurleigh: Harrington.
Eurleigh: Harrington.
2l9-Stover VS.. Merrill. Heath & An
drews: Chas. E.. Quincy
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-31
HARD FOUGHT LEGAL CASE
Will Commence This Morning in
Thayer. Dunbar MansIaughter Case.

The superior court was formally
opened Thursday morning, but after
Il little work arranging cases for trial
On the civil docket no other business
was transacted in the court room dur
ing the day. There is every indication
that few cases will go to trial from
the civil docket, judging from the dis
position Of matters yesterday MORN
ing.
The much-talk about manSlaughter
case of the State against Z. Il. Dun
bar of Waterville and Fl. f. Thayer
Of FoXcroft will commence this
morning III the superior court before
Judge o. G. Hall. Judge Louis c.
Stearns of Bangor, considered one Of
the leading attorneys of the State.
will act as senior counsel for the de-
fence, associated with him being jo-
serh Williamson and Frank l.. button
of this city, in q case without a par
alIel in the history of Maine courts
and one that. it has been asserted on
good authority, has never had par
allel in New England. a brief recital
Of tho facts of this remarkable case
NAV not be ainiss at this time, just be-
fore the commencement Of q legal bat
tie that will probably be one of the
hardest fought fights ever seen in a
Maine court of Justice.
In an accident near Benton station.
Oct. ,, 1907, Frank T.. BelanGer, brake
man on freight train No. IS. west
bound, was Instantly killed. The other
train in the accident was known as ex-
ira work train No. sol. bound east. II.
f. Thayer engineer and f. Il. Dunbar
| conductor. Several other trainmen
We're seriously injured in the accident.
| III the finding of the railroad COM
! missiOners the blame is placed direct
/ " on Thayer and Dunbar, for they
| claim that the men should have known
the position of train No. %. The grand
! jury of the January term of this court
| took the matter up and found true
bill against Thayer and Dunbar. When
| the indictment was made public it
| caused Il great sensation throughout
| Maine.
! 1t Is understood that the railroad Or
| CARNATIONS OF which the respondents
are members will go into the fight.
furnishing funds and other assistance
! for the benefit of the indicted men.
| Both men are free to go and come as
they please, having given bonds to
appear in court and answer to the
charge against them.
1t is expected that it will take some
! timo to secure a jury satisfactory to
the State and the defence, as the case
has had so widespread notoriety
| not only at the time of the
wreck but also after the report Of the
railroad commissioners and latter
~ after the finding Of the indictment
| by the grand jury.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-31

MIR. Earl Mccoy, living at 1906 So.
Branson Street, Marion. Ind, has
passed through an experience that is
being duplicated every day in every
town and city of any consequence in
the United States. 1t furnishes album
dant proof Of the correctness OF l.. I.
Cooper's theory In regard to the de-
generacy of the human stomach, and
shows conclusively the merit possessed
by his New Discovery medicine 10 re-
store the weakened system 10 1uii
strength and vigor
Mr. Mccoy says: For long time
I have been a sufferer from stomach
trouble. was unable to retain any
food, and became so weak and run
down, that I was compelled 10 stop
work. My system was nearly wreck,
and l had tried so many remedies and
spant so much money without deriving
any benefit, that became discouraged
and gave up hope of ever being well
again.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-31

committed Edward Ludrick Of Gardi-
ner, to whom it is alleged young Pou-
lin gave $27, was arrested In that city
yesterday and brought to Augusta,
and will be arraigned this morning on
the charge of receiving stolen goods.
Young Poulin and Thibeault evident
ly intended launching an expedition
OF some magnitude, "a when they fell
into the hands of the police there came
with them two small rifles of 30 call
iber and two 80 caliber double-action
revolvers with holsters. Whether or
not they contemplated the conquest of
Canada has not been given out for
publication, but it is known that they
intended seeking a place far up in
the Maine wilderness as a base of OPP
erations. Had they not been captured.
however, they would not have gone
very far, owing to a lavish expenditure
OF capital. for when taken in the Pou-
lin boy had but a small balance Of
the $50 left
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-31
MODERN
METHODS SUCCEED

Years ago remerdies of various kinds
We're used in treating consumptives
and nine-terths of the patients died
Today little medicine is prescribed and
, ,f recover, Physicians have learned
that the best way to combat most ills
Is by the indirect method of stimulating
the body's natural power of fighting and
destroying germs. Consumption is much
easier to prevent thar it is to cure A
cold, If neglected, leaves the lungs sore
and unable to successfully resist the
germs Of the dread disease. Upon the
nLst inuicauon OF cold every effort
Virgin Oh of Pine (pure) viii break
up cold in q hours and cure any
cough that is durable. Possessing ali
the well-known healing and medicinal,
properties of the pines. ii tends to
strengthen the lungs and bronchial
tubes. increasing their natural power
of resistance to attack
1T It is ~, put up only In h-ounce walls.
wooden case, with an engraved wrap
per showing plainly the name-Virgin
OIL Of Pine compound pure, prepared
only ty Leach Chemical Co.. Cincinnati.
Ohio. Avoid limitations
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-31

strolled over to see them. Their
blossom is a white one OF five petals
rather small and like the peach trees
the almond trees blossom before the
leaves appear.
So we walked along leisurely, coming
back across the bridge Just at sunset.
when the vapors arising from the
water threw n violet haze over the
entire landscape. AS il was getting
late thought l would take n short cut,
so instead Of following the main road
| took one short dirty marrow street
after another. Turning into one street
! saw an excited group around n man
who was lasSooinG all the dogs and
putting them in Il front room shop
window for what evil purpose | do not
know. From his looks | knew he was
some vagabond rather than an official.
Hoping that the insignificant little
Tootoo would not attract any attention
l went steadily along. But when we
We're within Il few feet of the crowd
some miserable person spied poor little
Tootoo and Immediately the Assoc was
extended in his direction. Snatchlng
Tootoo up in my arms l started to run
when the laSsOo instead of SeiZinG
Tootoo for its victim, caught me about
the neck, and the outcome might have
been disastrous if l hadn't participated
in college races the year before. Keep
ing the lassoo loose, l stopped down
slipped it quickly over my head, ana ran
as | never had run before or hope 10
again. Turning the corner that lead
To the Rue de Ia Rcpublique l suddenly
encountered Monsieur Henri, me
substitute minister, and then only dld
I dare to take breath.
Never again did / venture alone III
the street. but always went with my
friend, und we two sometimes mad the
companioDship OF two English girls,
the only foreigners the city boastcd o.
besides ourselves. one of them was
some relative OF Stuart Mills OF whom
they were continually boastinS as one
of the greatest men England ever pro-
duced. AS we did not have the Sllght-
est idea who he was we maintained 4
painful silence on such occasions. The
other was from New Zealand ana q
more loyal English subject l never
saw. She was always commenting on
loved Queen Victoria and saying what
q privilege it was to be an English SUBJ
ject Finally after we had had an
overdose of that, I told her that II the
New Zealand people had as much am
bition and energy as the Americans
they would throw off the British yoke
and become free and independent like
ourselves. After that we heard no
more about the dear mother country
AZ they were unhampered by any
chaperone we enjoyed many walk and
ride with them. One morning the
four of us hired bicycles and went
wheeling over the smooth country
roads We had them all to ourselves
as the electric cars go but short dis
tance, and they go so slowly that
person can walk much faster. y horse
car does duty from Avignon to Viii
leneuve, but that was so old and shaky
looking and the horses paused to take
30 many maps. that we preferred tc
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-31
Revival at Methodist Church.

The music at the Methodist church re-
vival is attracting attention. The new
hymn book is a song book Of unusual
worth. Last night the volume of song
filled the church and led the congrega-
ton in the opening worship.
Evangelist Hofstead is fast gaining a
place in the confidence Of the people
While very serious and not sensational
there often comes n burst of merriment
or wit that convulses his audience. and
helps to point the lesson he seeks to
teach He tells pathetic story with such
intensity that it wrings your heart ana
wins your sympathy While you listen
you are impressed that salvation is a stu
pendous fact, that sinners must be saved
and that this man is thoroughly inter
ested and in earnest in a tremendous
work.
Last night saw an increased interest
In the mission. The audience was large,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-31

There is very little life in the peace
full Vil,eneuve des Avignon, merely the
women in their white caps trudging
along with the bundles. and the little
lads and lassies playing their games
in the half ruined door ways. But re-
crossing the bridge We came upon a
Very lively city. There We're the man
with their enormous baggy trousers
swinging along with their careless air,
the men and women driving the stub
born dOnkeyS. the priests marching In
line through the streets and the boys
in their srnockS on their way to and
from school attended by 4 priest.
These SInockS are long aprons
generally belted in at the waist, and
the little and also big lads who wore
them went orderly TO school without
turning TO the right or left.
Down in the south of France the
boys attend school presided over by
the priests, and the girls learn their
lessons in 4 convent under the super
vision of the nuns, and as We used 10
come upon them marching solemniy
through the streets. two by two, we
felt as if they We're prisoners, and were
missing the frolicsome childhood so
dear to the American boy or girl.
We were thankful we were Amerl-
cans when We saw what little liberty IS
given the French girl She cannot so
across the street in broad daylight I'M
chaperoned. 1t is marriage alone that
loosens her from these bonds, and it is
a regrettable fact that many French
girls marry to gain their freedom.
On one occasion at a tea given ny
Miss Fisher, We had chance to see
the Mademoisclles. Their longings Go
not differ much from those OF ;he
American girl hut their plans are
retarded by the compulsory compliance
to etiquette. On that day We had tea
first, during which time they discussed
the latest plays and events and were
as liberal in their comments on people
and things in general as an American
girl would be under those same
circumstances. After the tea we
played Judge and Jury" an interesting
game. The gathering was divided into
two parts. one remaining at the head
of the table as judge. Then the judge
asked a question of one girl and the
answer it before the judge counted ten.
and if she failed she took the judge
place. The answer had to be som:-
thing beside mere Yes" or NO"
Then came consequences and other
games. and although 1t was but a little
after six and broad daylight when the
party broke up, these girls could not
return to their homes until their maids
or chaperones called for them. and
again we were thankful that We were
Americans
We did not follow the French rules
of etiquette but went when and where
we pleased except at night. Then it
wasn't safe for even Americans to be
out on the street. Usually we went
out together, and the only time l had
any unfortunate experience. was when
Tootoo and went out for walk one
pleasant warm afternoon in February.
The almond trees over at Villeneuve
were in bloom and Tootoo and l
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-31
MAINE Y. p. s. c. e.
State Convention Will Be Held in Au-
gusta Next Fall.

Plans were perfected last evening
for the holding of the State conven-
ton of the Young Peoples Societies
of Christian Endeavor in Augusta next
fall. probably during the first week
of September. Three officers of the
State Union, Rev H. F. Huse of
Sprinsvale, president, Rev. c. d. CralIe
of Waterville field secretary, and Miss
Margaret Koch of Eden, treasurer.
were in the city last evening anu
met joint committee composed of
the officers of the four Y. 2. s. 9. E.
societies Of Augusta. The meeting was
held in the parlorS of the Penney
Memorial church. The joint commit
tee organized with Brooks Carter as
president. Ralph Hoxje as vice presi-
dent, Miss Maud Blaisdell as secretary
and Edwin Burleigh. chairman Of the
press committee. Committees will be
appointed later and the work Of pre-
paration for the convention a. once
begun. 1t was not definitely settled
last night at what church the corven-
ton will be held
This state. convention is held every
two years. It met at Pennington in
1906 and at Dover in 1904 There are
L -
with fully 10000 members. and the
holding of the convention here means
that hundreds of young people from
all parts Of the State will be in Au-
gusta Tor several days next Septem-
Der. Usually the convention has been
a mid-week affair. but this year a de-
parture will be made and it will be
held on Friday, Saturday and Sunday,
probably Sept. 4. s and 6. There will
be prominent speakers from outside
Of the Stats and most of the local
pulpits will doubtless be occupied by
them on the Sunday OF the convention.
The provisional program of the con-
vention was outlined at last evenings
meeting by President Huse of the
State Union and will soon be made
public.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-31
An AUGUSTA Teacher Abroad---Letter No. IA

walk. So that morning we met only
an occasional farmer coming into the
city with his donkey's wagon.
These peasant are extremely pic
turesuue looking at 4 distance, but we
never cared to get too near themas they
eat a great amount of garlic as Il pre-
vention against diseases, for once the
CITY was swept by Il plague that car
ried off thousands. and the possibility
of another plague at some future time
is ever in their minds. The Mistral is
q blessing to these people, for it comes
with such violence that it carries away
all germs and leaves the city in q more
sanitary condition than that in which
it found il.
Out ia the country the air was pure
enough, and we We're never afraid OF
getting lost as the gilt statue on top
of the Cathedral was always visible
on one side of US, no matter where We
went This morning that we were
wheeling with our English friends We
went to Montfont. Along the road we
noticed the peculiar growth of the
trees Fire wood is very scarce down
here and therefore expensive. 1t is al
so a necessity for although the days
are warm the nights are cold, the stone
houses damp, and fire is needed in
order to keep warm. SO the people
trim the trees rs much as possible,
and in the spring when the new shoots
come out they look like - many
brooms sticking straight up III the
air The people are not allowed to
cut down the trees, but often in the
night the poor will tap the trees enough
to make them die, so that they can
have the wood for their homes.
AIontfont was only sleepy little
village with no special attraction save
it's church. All the churches down
here are of fine architecture, and they
contain numerous paintings. These
churches are continually swarElcd with
beggars. One time we came unex-
pectedly upon group Of beggar
women sitting in the sun on the broad
stairway leading to the church Of st.
AgrisGa. They were chatting and
laughing, and having a most delightful
time, but when they saw us there was
a lightning transformations. Their
faces became as long as possible and
the doietul tales they poured into our
ears were heart rending.
There was one persistent blind beggar
ever before the Cathedral door. but il
We had given him something every time
we passed him we would have spent
all our money, as we went 80 often
there. One day however as he as usual
hurried toward us we stopped to listen
to what he said. and as he did not hear
the rafting of any coins the language
that he poured forth would have polut-
ed the air enough to cause a plague
The very next day we stopped and put
a coin into his dish, and I only wish
that all the blessings which he called
upon Heaven to bestow on US, would
come to us sooner or later. 1t is hard
to distinguish the needy from the pro.
fessional beggar. but If 1t wes bad
here it became infinitely worse the
farther south We went
MABEL FRANCES KNIGHT.
| 1.-THE Fifteenth Letter will be on Life al
the Villa.l
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-31
HELD FOR LARCENY.
George Poulin and Joseph Thibeauit
Bound Over to April Term.

George Poulin. the young man who
stole $50 from his mother Wednesday
afternoon, and Joseph Thibeault, a
chum who went with him to Gardiner
that evening to help him blow his
pile" both of whom We're captured in
that city late the same night, were
arraiSned before Judge Maher Of the
municipal court yesterday morning on
the charge Of larceny.
Tho hearing was brief. both boys
pleading guilty. and both were held
in the sum of 5000 for appearance at
the April term of the superior court.
Being unable to secure bail they were
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-31

also entered in the II and 16 pound
shot events.
Eddie Cooke. the Cornell wonder,
will make his appearance in the run
ming high jump. He is undoubtedly
the greatest all around athlete in the
country Of his weight. He will have
Herbert Gidney, the b. A. A. perform :
er, Floyd F. Risley of the Irish Ameri-
can. and Porter. also of the winged
fist" club. Mark Burlingame Of Exc
ter; A. e. Bartlett of Worcester Acad-
envy and Fielding of New York A. c..
with Tom Moffltt, the Pennsylvania
Intercollegiate record holder as oppo-
nents.
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ADJUSTMENTS.
The Latest Moving Pictures.

Tho new pictures now on exnioition
at the Opera house are, as predicted
positively the best yet produced. III
clearness. subjects, work Of the actors
and the general situations. They in
clude the great picture that has been
making such a big hit in the large
cities entitled 1.-The Burglar and the
BABY" also the laughable COMEDY PIC
lures. An Economical TIP anu
Master as General The other pic
lures are the "Black Witch. Strong
Man." "Restful Ride" Fish story
and only Kids" The new Illustrated
Song entitled ''The Brightest star OF
All Ny Dreams met with GOOD
reception. See this present set OF pic
lures, you wont regret it Admission
10 cents. children cents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-31

5. c. Webster has resumed work on
his ice field above the kennebec dam
and had teams on the ice yesterday
scraping and getting ready TO groove
again. where the storm of the first of
the week destroyed the results of the
work which had already been done in
that line. MIR. Webster will cut about
$500 tons for his own use and will also
nil the houses at the Insane hospital
which will require between $500 AID
300 tons. From present Indications he
expects to commence running within
few days.
A meeting of the finance committee
of the Grand Lodge of Maine. A. O.
I. W.. which committee is composed
OF r NJ. Fish Of Hallowell. o. O. Cross
OF Waterville and A. NJ. Spear Of Gar
diner, was held in this city Thursday
Tor the purpose Of examining the books
OF the grand recorder. the grand re.
ceiver and the board Of trustees, and
everything was found to be satisfac.
tory. ~ member OF the committee sale
IN speaking of the result of the mat
mig mat the books were found to b.
III good condition and the bonds wer
In safe keeping. The members of tn
board of trustees. Edwin Stone o
Biddeford. Charles F. johnson OF Wat
terville and A. B. Farnham of Ban
gor. were present at the meeting. ais
george y Longley Of Lewiston, gran
nlaster workman: DR.. ]. F. Hill {
Watervitie. the grand medical exan
lher' and others. Following the NEE
ing the uSual cunpap ,,,. -,
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Murray. Rostell Stock Co. Next Week.


The opening bill to be presented by
the Murray Rostell Co. which opens a
five nights engagement at the Opera
House Augusta on Monday next will be
the beautiful four-act Southern drama
Hearts Of the Blue Ridge" The lead
ing role will be enacted by the little
comedy sunbeam. Marie ROstell. who
will easily prove her right to the title
Of one of the cleverest soubrettes IN
repertoire today. Manager Cuddy has
been assured by Mr.. Murray's repre-
sentative. Mr.. Mack, that no better
repertoire company has appeared in
Augusta The prospects are good for
Il record breaking week beginning on
Monday evening when the ladies Of
Augusta will be given an opportunity
of witnessing a new play.
When Hearts Of the Blue Ridge"
was first presented at the Murray Hill
theatre. New York City, not single
adverse criticism was made by the
dramatic critics On Thursday evening
the management has a great surprise
in store for the theatre goers of Au-
gusta and vicinity On Friday evening
a valuable prize contest will be open
to all amateurs. Saturday afternoon a
special ladies and children souvenir
matinee Will be held. The seats for the
entire engagement o: this famous
Western company on their initial ap-
pearance in this city will go on sale
at 9 O'Clock this morning Prices mat
lnee 20 and 90 cents, evenings 10. 20
and 80 cents.
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One of the most important real es-
tate deals of the winter was complet-
ed Thursday in the sale by Stella L.
Parsons Of. Brooklyn, y. Y, through
the f. f. Ncwbert agency Of the John
Parsons block. so-calied, located on
the west side OF Water street and just
north of the Cony House, the purchas-
er being the Augusta Real Estate AS
sociation. The block is three stories
in height and has a frontage of -
feet north Of the Cony House.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-31

For several days the county commits
sioners have been very busy in pre-
pairing their annual report that includes
the expenditures and receipts Of the
different county departments for the
past year These include the cost of
the different courts the amounts paid
the county officers, etc