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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-10
A FLAT DENIAL.
Hitchcock Gives His Version of ReIa.
tions With Young Girls.

New York, June g. Taking the wit
ness stand today in his own defence,
Raymond Hitchcock, the actor, fatty
denied the charges made against him
that he had been improper in his con-
duct with two young girls, Helen Won
Gagen and Elsie Voecks. 1t is expect
ed that the case will go to the jury
tomorrow
He stated that he first met the Won
and that long afterward she recognized
him at the Garden theatre and he ask
ed her to ride with him in his auto
mobile. The actor said he told the girl
to ask her mother if she might go,
and she returned with Elsie Voecks,
saying she had obtained consent to
make the trip. Hitchcock said after
reaching his house in Great Neck, l.. l.,
he put the girls on a train for New
York.
The next time he saw the girls, the
actor testified, was late one night
standing on the steps where they We're
The last train having departed for the
city, the actor said the girls remained
at his home that night. Hitchcock de-
MED that his relations with either
of the two girls had been improper.
Flora Isabelle testified briefly stat
ing that while in the hospital at the
time of the occurrence her husband
told her of meeting the two young
girls and Of the automobile ride.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-10
Bad Fire Started.

Had it not been for the timely as
sistance of Mr.. Patterson and w. L.
Young yesterday, the beautiful home
of E. E. Landry, "a Oak street, might
have been a mass of ruins. These
gentlemen were instrumental in saving
the house from what started to be a
red hot blaze. An oil stove had been
in operation in the shed and before
anyone was aware it was a mass of
flames. which We're leaping to the CELL
ing to the room above. Mr.. Patterson,
who delivers milk. was the first to
notice the fire and, notifying the oc-
cupants, began the fight. The flames
were checked by the use of water and
kept from spreading to the other por-
ton of the house. A call was immedi-
ately sent in to the Central station and
in very few minutes Hose 1 was on
the spot with help.
In the attic there was large amount
of clothing, into which the fire had
crept, and the smoke that issued forth
filled the entire house. The fire was
practically out when the firemen ar
rived. but to make things secure they
transferred a large amount of the cloth
ing. No chemicals were used as the
prompt action of the two men made it
unnecessary. The damage will be
slight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-10

A man catching cells near the I'll
comic foot bridge yesterday afternoon
furnished a lot of spectators from
the bridge large amount of amuse-
ment. His method of catching them
was a novel one. Near the dam at the
beginning of the penstock he fastened
a ladder which stretched nearly to
the water. He had long rod to which
was fastened several large hooks.
With this implement he waited on the
bottom of the ladder for the eels 1t
was right beneath the falls and as he
saw the cells approach in the shallow
water he would hook them and throw
them high onto the pier. He caught
some very large ones which gave him
a tussle to land. His catch numbered
about 80.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-10
NEW FEDERAL BUILDING,
Meeting to Be Held in Near Future to
Decide Best Location.

The attention of the citizens of this
city is now turned to the task of
securing a suitable location for the new
Federal building to be erected and
utilized as postOffice, and as the
choice lies with them, they are strain
ing every effort to secure a place that
would be beneficial to all. There have
been many suggestions as to suitable
place, and several landholders, who are
DESTROYS of getting rid of a tract for
large price are advancing the qualities
of their real estate. But the people of
Waterville well know that the building
of such an edifice means considerable
to the city and the views of all will
be ascertained before any definite ac-
ton is taken.
Among the business men the senti-
ment appears to favor the location in
the business center. particularly on the
Main street and as they are the ones
with whom the greater part of the
business is done their ideas appear
feasible Perhaps a location can be
secured in a more remote place for
smaller amount of money but again the
question comes up, whether it would
favor one or two, or the general
public?
A committee has been appointed by
the Board of Trade to make prelimi-
nary canvass among the business
men and to look over several lots that
are claimed to be obtainable This
committee has been at work on the
duty assigned them and have found
several lots that would make excellent
sites for a federal building. The one
claimed that is favored mostly is the
street This, it is thought, would make
an excellent location and would have
the necessary amount of land sur
rounding it required by the govern
ment, but the citizens in general, 1t
is understood, favor a more central
location. The business is moving the
other way and it was the general opin-
ion of a large number of the most
prominent citizens yesterday when in
terViewed by the Journal reporter that
it would be a great deal better to erect
it on a spot that would serve all future
needs. However, they are all of the
one accord. to do what is for the best
interests of the city.
There IS to be a general mass meet
ing in the near future, at which time
all will be given an opportunity to ex-
press themselves on the question. 1t
will be a hard matter to decide as
there are many who still cling to the
idea that the pOstOffice could be locat-
ed outside the business section as we'll
as anywhere
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-10

"That King Edwards visit will
have diplomatic consequences may be
taken for granted, but the interviews
between King Edward and Emperor
Nicholas will contain no threat for
neighboring countries. They are rath-
er friendly completion of the Anglo
Russian agreement. proof of the spirit
in which it is to be observed by the
parties to it,
King Edward and Emperor Nicholas
exchanged royal visits today in the
bay of the Reval, gulf of Finland. 1t
was notable meeting and one which
may have far reaching effect in the
world policies of the future.
The day was brilliant with sunshine
and the imperial yachts, surrounded
by British and Russian warships. made
a beautiful and impressive picture
The hills and the wooded shores of the
bay were crowded with thousands and
the arrival of the British King by sea
and the Emperor of Russia by land
was made the occasion of unbOunded
enthusiasm.
During the course of the day the
King and Emperor were the guests of
Dowager Empress at luncheon on
board the Russian yacht Polar Star,
which was crowded with guests.
At the state banquet in the evening,
on the Russian yacht STANDARD toasts,
were given which were heartily re-
sponded to. Both the King and the
Emperor spoke in English and they
emphasized the good relations which
have succeeded the GOODNESS between
the two countries in the past years
and the peaceful nature of the new
understanding
All the warships were brilliantly
Illuminated and the yachts Polar Star
and Alexandra displayed special cleo
trical effects. Early in the evening
boat loads of German, Esthonan and
Russian residents serenaded the royal
visitors with national folk songs. The
members of the royal parties remained
On board until midnight listening to
the music.
King Edward had a long private
consultation with Premier Stolypin af-
ter luncheon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-10
Of kennebec CongFega-
tiona| Conference.
Three Sessions Held Tuesday
At WinsIoW--- Interest.
Churches Well Represented. Wins
low Ladies' Entertain.

The s5th annual meeting of the Kenne-
bee conference of Congregational chnrch-
es was held yesterday at the Winsiow
Congregational church and the sessions
lasted throughout the entire day. Tho
churches of this denomination OF this
county were we'll represented by delegates
and all sessions were very interesting.
The address and papers delivered by the
prominent ministers had special signif1-
canoe to those present as their remarks
touched upon the work now being done
through all church branches.
Dinner and supper were served in the
dining hall of the church by the ladies Of
Winslow church. The following was the
program.
MORNING SESSION.
1000-DcyCtional Service, Moderator
differentiation and Business.
IL. 3o-Rcport of New England Congrega-
Rev. c. F. Sargent, Winthrop
10 a. Recommendations of National Coun-
ell and the New England Congrega-
tional Council
II 15-Some Church Problems,
Rev. j. l.. Quimby, Gardiner
Rev. ]. s. Richards, Litchfield
12OG-Dinner.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
.4E-Devotional Service.
Rev Isabelle Phelps, Pittston
2.00-Paper: Ministry to Life,
Rev. c. E. Beals, Hallowell
22o-Offering
2.25-Address,
Pres. +: G. Woodwork, d. D.. Touga-
3.O5-Woman's Hour. conducted by
Miss Annie n. Lewis
4.05-Young Peoples Missionary Move
ment,
Miss Margaret HaZeltine, Belfast
Supper
EVENING SESSION.
7.15-Devotional Service,
Rev. J. w. Mcneil, Winslow
7.30-Business.
7.4C--Address,
Rev. c. F. Stimson. Waterville
S10-Offering
S15-Conference Sermon,
Rev. D. H. Evans, Augusta
Communion of the Lords Supper.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-10
MEETINGS CALLED
Of Currency Commission and Sub
committee on Finance.

Washington, June 9.-Senator AID
rich, chairman of the Senate commit
tee on finance and also of the Con-
gressional currency commission, has
called a meeting of the sub committee
appointed to devise plan of operation
for the commission and also meeting
of the Subcommittee of finance, which
will have under especial consideration
the tariff question, both of which meet
ings will take, place at the Plaza hotel
in New York City on Thursday,
June IL.
The currency committee will prob
ably be in session for several days, but
the understanding here is that the tar
if committee will not be held there
for so long time. The tariff COM
mittee is authorized under law to en-
rloy government experts in preparing
its work and this meeting is expected
to lay out work for them. 1t is ex-
pected that Senator Aldrich will go to
the currency meeting with a prepared
general outline of plans of operation
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-10
SUPERIOR COURT.
Kennebec County.

Assignment of cases for jury trial. at
the June Term 1898, at Wateryille, be-
ginning: ID mo-
WEDNESDAY. JUNE 10.
1G4 -!Iealey vs.. spaulding. Johnson Ea.
ton, hilbrook.
~HURsDAy. JUNE II.
293--Farnham VS.. King Clair; s. s.
3O3-;3erry vs. Sawyer. D. p. Foster, Per.
kins; Sawyer pro. SO.
315-LeCnard VS.. Am. Gas & Gasoline En-
CINE Co. HuSsey; Heath &, Andrews
362-Leona-d VS.. Potter. Hnssey; Atkins
FRIDAY. JUNE y.
12s-Heron vs.. Weber & TT. Hussey;
474-Merrill VS.. seavey. Nelson; Brown K
Brown.
SATURDAY. JUNE 10
296-Picher VS.. Cyr Clair; johnson.
293- .Cyr VIZ. Pitcher. Johnson; Clair
520-ClffOrd rs. Ladd & al. Hussey: Hud-
522-Allen vs. Wentworth Hussey May
land Enowlton.
MONDAY, JUNE Is.
3SS--Greeley VS.. Holt Weeks; Chapman.
497-Hussey VS.. Parada. Hussey: L'Ieu-
feGX.
VS.. Parada. Hussey; L'TIeu-
reux.
555-Wood Moving & Reaping Co. VS..
Ward. Cook & Small; Nelson
TUESDAY, JUNE IL
VS.. Beriiawsky johnson; Ea-
ton.
145-- Berliawsky VS.. Rosenthal. Eaton.
brown g. Brown.
WEDNESDAY. JUNE, II.
VS.. Bracket. Williamson x
BurleiGh: Manson & Coolidge
471-Tmf Pub. Co. VS. Chadbourne. Mel
son: j. S. Williams
VS.. Junkins, Hussey; F.
A. Hobbs.
THURSDAY, JUNE 49,
52S-. Halves VS.. French. Hussey; Button.
53S- Simonds Mfg. Co, VS.. Miner. Field;
Williamson & Burleigh.
139- Brown VS.. Call. Brown & Brown;
Morse & Anderson
2S1-Hussev VS.. Miner & al. Hussey; Will
hanson & Burleigh, Iiunton.
309- Hussey VS.. Butler, Hussey; w. II.
Pattengall. Fred Pickard
Co. VS.. Central Maine Pub
co. Eaton; Goddard, Nelson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-10
A SCORE HURT
In Wabash Railroad Wreck Near Stew
ensviIIe, Ont.

Buffalo. N. Y, June "a serious
wreck occurred this morning on the
Wabash Railroad near Stevensville
Ont. Three cars We're derailed and
about a score of passengers were in
jured. two of them quite seriously. The
wrecked train was NO. 4 and was due
in Buffalo at o'clock this morning.
A special relief train left here be-
fore O'Clock with staff of doctors
and nurses for the scene of the wreck
At S.45 o'clock. the relief train,
bringing back about 16 injured per-
sons, arrived at the New York Cen
trail station, where ambulances were
waiting to take six of them to hos
pitfalls. The others We're able to con-
tinue their journey. All of the injured
are said to be foreigners returning to
Europe.
Early reports as to the cause Of the
wreck were meagEe, it being said that
one of the passenger coaches jumped
the track and rolled into the ditch
causing two other passenger coaches
to do likewise.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-10

More than 100000 pounds of human
beings, or over 1850 tons of humanity
are transported through the streets OF
New York every day in public cabs
In other words, more than $4,000 differ
ent people use hired vehicles every day
to take them about the city on bust
ness or in search Of pleasure. More
over, according to the cab people who
have made a study of the situation,
there gre fully 10000 people, exclusive
Of babies and invalids, who never use
the street cars.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-10

BROADER GEN. LEVI NJ. POOR.
Bangor, vice president, and Major C.
w. Poor. Augusta, secretary. Major
Major H. w. Stearns, chaplain; Lieut..
A. N. Drummond, Augusta, treasurer;
Col F. A. knowlton, officer of the
day; Lieut.. Col. w. w. Barry, officer
of the guard; Major J. r. Leach, sem
tinel, and Captain r. e. Manson,
picket.
Important changes were made in the
bylaws to comply with the code and
much other work was accomplished. The
degree was exemplifed on several candi-
dates by Canton Augusta. after the bust
ness session.
Bangor, Me-, June 9.-The Patriarchs
Militant Of the State gathered in Bangor
Delegations from the various parts of the
State arrived by steamer and train and
were met by delegations from the local
order and by bands. The annual session
Of the Grand Council was held at night
in the new Odd Fellows hall, and was
still in session at midnight. The business
being considered was entirely of a secret
nature. A banquet will follow the meet
ing of the council, which is largely at
tended. A beautiful exemplification of the
P. NJ. degree was given by the Canton
from Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-10
In Honor of General w. e. Reid.

After the regular meeting of Have
lock Lodge, K. of p, last evening a
banquet was served in honor of Bri-
gadier General Walter E. Reid, who
was recently elected to that high office
in the Uniform Rank. The banquet
was attended by a large number of the
members and a fine spread was laid.
to which they did ample justice. In
the course of the evening speeches
were made by General Reid and many
of the other members. The evening
was a very pleasant one and greatly
enjoyed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-10
CUMBERLAND REPUBLICANS
Nominate Full Ticket With M. w
Trefethen for Sheriff.

Portland, Me-, June 9.-The Cumber-
land county Republicans in convention
here today nominated the following
ticket:
SenatOrS-Edward w. Wheeler
Brunswick; John E. Warren, West
brook; Percival p. Baxter, Portland
and William H. Looney, Portland
Sheriff w. Trefethen
South Portland.
County Attorney-William c. Eaton
Portland.
County Treasurer-Henry H. B
Halves, Westbrook
County Commissioners. Carroll
Mead, Bridgton.
Register of Probate-Benjamin Cot
fin, Freeport.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-10

Sir l.. N. Casault. ex-chief justice of
the Superior Court of Quebec province,
died here in his eighty-fifth year.
Deceased had been in poor health of
late and his death was not unexpected.
After leaving his entire estate to his
wife, Lady Casualt (nee Elmire Jane
Pangman). the deceased requests that
the funeral service consist only of a
liberia; that only one bell and that the
smallest be tolled; that his coffin be
made of pine. painted black, and that
the hearse be like that furnished to
the poorest man and driven by one
horse. and that only six candles be
placed around the bier.-Montreal
Gazette
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-10
chandler

Berry. Gardiner, Samuel SChandler
Belgrade, Frank Davies. Winthrop
George Fuller. HalIowell, excused. r
r. Lehr, Augusta; Edward H. Libby
Chelsea, w. A. Lord, VassaIboro. Les.
lie r. Loud, Waterville, c. w. Marson
Randolph, A. L. Mosher, China. 7
Emery Nash, Sidney, Edwin Parker
Oakland, excused, g. NJ. Perkins, Mon.
mouth. excused, C. H. Pettis, An.
gusta, f. 3. Randall, Augusta, Lowell
g. Salisbury, Waterville. Charles r.
Sturtevant, Waterville, r. 3. Thomp-
son, Clinton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-10
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

= F. A. Michaud, ladies' tailor who
has done business at Brunswick for
many years, has been missing since
last Wednesday. The disappearance
was reported to the police Tuesday
morning and a diligent search will be
Instituted. It is thought that he may
have become mentally unbalanced and
wandered away. as he had been acting
queerly previous to the time he dis
appeared.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-10

Alfred Bushey of this city, the we'll
known baseball pitcher who has been
with the Worcester New England
League team for the past two years,
has secured his release and has been
signed by Capt. lott of the Bangor
Maine League team. Bushey will leave
for Bangor today and will probably
pitch the opening game against Lew
iston in Bangor this afternoon. He has
been pitching fine ball so far this sea-
son and will make a strong man in
the Maine League.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-10
Colby VS.. Bowdoin.

The final college game of the season
will be played on the alumni field this
afternoon between Colby and Bow
dom. The Colby team has undergone
another shake-up and the boys are
stiu in the game to win. They will
attempt to win their last game par
ticularly as it is with Bowdoin. The
game will be called at o'clock and if
the weather is fine a large crowd is
anticipated. The Colby line up will
be: Dwyer c. Good p. Buker 1b, Blake
2b, Tibbetts 3b, Flood SIS, Cary If, Shaw
CT, Vail RI.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-10

Albert Ferland, who is employed al
the mills of the American Wooden Co..
met with an accident Tuesday morn
ing while at his work He lost his bal,
ance and in falling badly wrenched anu
bruised his left arm. He will be obliged
to be away from his work for soh'e
time
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-10

The Ladies' Minstrels will be held
this evening in the Winslow Grange
hall and a royal entertainment is
promised. The tickets have sold like
not cakes and the house will probably
be packed. The entertainment viii
be followed by dance, music to be
furnished by the Leahy orchestra.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-10

The caucus for the electing OF uelo
gates to attend the State RepuD,i. .,,a
convention at Bangor June 80, ana Nv ~
county convention at Augusta, VIII w
held at the Engine hall at o'ci Ics
Saturday afternoon. June To- IA
Democratic town committee mas iss. -
the call for the holding Of the caucus ~
elect delegates to attend the stare ,,, Oh, no
county conventions. The caucus WI"
held at Steamer Engine hall June -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-10

The members of the Odd Fellows
baseball team held their first practice
Tuesday afternoon on the Totman
Athletic field, in preparation for the
playing for the State championship OF
Odd Fellows teams at Pittsfeld
June 26.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-10

The department convention OF w.
Grand Army of the Republic ana tno
Woman's Relief Corps will be held III
Lewiston today. The following VIII Nc
in attendance from the Womans Ae,
lief Corps from this town. Mrs. Wiii,am
Holmes, Mrs. Rose Holt, Mrs. Appe.
Written, Mrs. Mary E. Gilman n n,a
Maria Fogg, Mrs. Rodney CROSBY Nv
f. 2. Pratt Post, G. A. r., will be req
resented by William Holmes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-10

Miss Mary A. Egge, one of Allen
towns Oldest women. died suddenly
recently, after having lived more than
80 years within q block Of a railroad,
ana tor is years close to an electric
railway, but without ever having rid
Aen on q steam train or trolley car.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-10

The regular meeting of Waterville
Lodge, No. 5, A. o. U. W., was held
last evening. Besides the routine bus.
ness the matter of re-organizing the
Uniform Rank was taken up and the
matter of holding a Memorial service
Committees We're appointed to have
this in charge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-10

The second death in connection with
q Boston tenement house quarrel OF
Monday occurred, at the Boston Relief
hospital Tuesday when Mrs. Theresa
Pinotti, who was shet by her husband,
Antonio Pinotti, succumbed to her
wounds During q quarrel Pinotti shot
and fatally wounded his wife and then
committed suicide.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-10

The street musicians with two vio-
Inns and harp have arrived in the city
and were on the street all yesterday
afternoon. Their music was good and
attracted considerable attention
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-10

The telephone exchange girls are
planning to hold hop at the Eiks'
hall next Thursday evening and invita-
tons are being issued. The Leahy or
chestra will furnish music.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-10

The regular meeting of Martha
Washington Chapter, No. IS, o. E. S.,
will be held at 7.3O Thursday evening.
An entertainment will be given and
refreshments served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-10

Mrs. Archie Weber Of Clinton, who
will take part in the ladies' minstrel
show to be held in Winslow this even
ing, has been the guest of friends in
that town for the past few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-10

Miss Laura Butler left yesterday
morning for a visit with relatives in
Lewiston and Portland. In the latter
city she will be the guest of her sister,
Mrs. Frank z. Kelly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-10

Mr.. and Mrs. George Wellington.
who have been spending the past few
days In town as the guests of Mr. and
Mrs. Chester Brown. returned Tuesday
to their home in Sahland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-10

Invitations have been received here
to the marriage Of Miss Sarah Bixby
Titcomb Of Pennington to Charles M
Williams of this town. The marriage
will take place at Pennington Wednes'
day, June "a.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-10

II. W. Jones of Center street has re-
turned to this city after an absence of
two months during which time he
passed in the Southern states on bust
ness
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-10

At the end Of December, 1907. the
state of New South Wales. Australia.
had a population of 1871, 300, being an
increase of 40,33O for the year. the
largest since 1856.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-10

Two appeared Tuesday morning at
the municipal court charged with in
toxication. Both We're committed to
Jail in default of payment