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The San Francisco call., 1908-09-20
SUICIDE FOLLOWS LONG
FIT OF DESPONDENCl
San Francisco Man Who Suf-
fered Injury Kills Self
in Portland

Word has been received in this city
Of the suicide OF William Hughes. a
canvasser, in Portland, yesterday
morning. Hughes was a former resi-
dent of this city and it is stated that
he suffered from mental alteration and
loss Of speech, induced by fracture
Of the skull sustained in q loggii,s <
camp more than a. year ago. He had
long been despondent
Hughes body was found in his room
in Portland yesterday. Before he killed
himself he wrote three letters, one ad-
dressed TO his wife, Mrs. T. f. Hughes,
7eS Union street this city.
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-20
NURSE IN TROUBLE

Thomas Gould, who gave his occupa-
tion as a nurse was arrested early
yesterday morning in Montgomery
avenue by Policemen Drolette and
Welch on a charge of vagrancy. AS
it was intimated to Police Judge Con-
Ian that a felony charge might be de-
veloped against Gould, the judge or
dered him into custody.
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-20

DR.. B. r stoll. Haight at Masonic av..
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-20
GRAFT CASES CONTINUED

In Judge Dunne's court the following
continuanees were granted yesterday
in graft cases: Abraham Ruef and
Jeremiah Dinsn, conspiracy, October
3: 4. N. Graney, J. w Coffroth Willis
T. Britt and E. c Schmitz, bribery
September %; Abraham Ruef. bribery
trhe Psrkside cases), October 3: E. E
Schmitz, bribery (the gas cases., Oc-
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-20
OBSERVE WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

Mr.. and Mrs J. Bamberger cele-
brated the twenty-fifth anniversary of
their wedding last night by giving a
in a downtown cafe. The table was
decorated with flowers and silver, ap-
propriat for the anniversary. Those
present were: Mrs. II. Newbauer, Mrs
5. Foorman. Mr.. and Mrs. Adolph
Feist Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick Stern.
Mrs. Oscar Baer- and daughter, Miss
Bell Newbauer and A. i. Newbauer.
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-20
YOUTH HELD FoR TRIAL

Carroll Colley, a youth on parole
from the Preston school of industry,
was held for trial before the superior
court by Police Judge Shortall yester-
day on a charge of grand larceny. He
is accused of stealing a purse con
Mrs. Tillie Brooks of 220S Steiner
street in Sutter street car on Sep
tember Z.
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-20
FOLK LORE SOCIETY TO MEET

The California branch of the Amer
ican folk lore society will open it's
fourth year next Thursday evening
with a meeting in the lecture hall of
Calvary church at Jackson and Fill
more streets. Professor A. W. Ryder
of the state university will speak on
Sanskrit fables and epigrams.
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-20

In connection with the Passion Play
pictures there will be shown views of
trip through Switzerland. Monday
and Tuesday; Wednesday and THURS
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-20

day Italian and Roman pictures will
be thrown on the screen. The admfs-
sion will be: Adults. 25 cents; chill
dren, 10 cents
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-20
PICTURES TO SHOW
THE PASSION PLAY

The Passion Play" as produced at
Oberammergau, will be rendered in
moving pictures next week at St.
Anthonys hall, corner of Folsom and
Army streets. beginning Monday night.
September 2S. The surroundings will
gress: John P. Christensen, Frank w.
Marvin, H. w. Postlethwaite, Augustus
Taylor, Charles NJ. Woods, and G. j.
Bradley, secretary of the association.
= The development and encouragement
of transportation facilities, by land,
rivers and sea, is one of the prime
objects of the association, and the rep
resentatives from this body are ex-
pected to take an active part in the
proceedings of the congress.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-15
EHVVuu60 O16OI
Rabies Had No Terror For
This New Yorker.
Bitten by Mad Dog But Laughed
At All His Warnings.
Insisted to the Very End That
Ne Would Recover.

New York, Aug. 14.-AlthOugh Con-
rad Steingruber laughed at the Christ
hospital physicians in Jersey City, who
said that he would die in "a hours
from the effects of bite from a dog.
the prophecy was fulfilled today.
Steingruber said he was disbeliever
in hydrophobia and that he would be
around again in a few days. He rapid
ly grew worse, however, and all hope
was given up of saving his life. He
remained conscious until the end and
almost his last words were that he
would get well.
Steingruber was bitten by dog
about three weeks ago. When warn
ed by his wife that he might develop
rabies, he merely laughed at her. say
ing hydrophobia had no terrors for
him. On Monday last he began to
show signs of rabies and he consulted
physician. On Wednesday he called
at the hospital and when offered a
glass of water he frothed at the mouth
and barked like a dog. From that
time on his suffering was intense until
he died
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-15
More Buildings Are Burned
Thursday In Bowdoin.
Makes The Fourth Set Since
June to Be Destroyed.
Outside Of Lightning People Are
Wondering as to the Cause.

Bowdoin, Me, Aug. 14.-(Special)--
Two fires in one afternoon Is the rec
ord for Bowdoin on Thursday last. the
buildings on the Elijah Allen farm, I'M
occupied were burned in the early
part of Thursday afternoon, and later
during the electric storm the puiid-
ings also unoccupied. and owned by
Linwood Card of Auburn, were de-
stroyed by fire. Both fires started III
the barn, and were adjoining farms'
with the houses about a mile apart
On June 20, the farm buildings ad-
joining Mr. Cards place, and occupied
by James Rideout and family were
burned and the question naturally pre-
sents itself: Has Bowdoin a firebug?
although 1t is thought that the LIN
wood Card buildings may have peeh
burned by lightning Since June ~
four dwelling houses in Bowdoin nave
been destroyed by fire. including the
parsonage at West Bowdoin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-15

really the young mans party For an
old man who had been a Democrat all
his life and who was looking back
ward, instead of forward, and hated
to change his allegiance Of lifetime.
there might be some satisfaction in be-
ing a Democrat; but for young man,
looking ahead and with his countrys
prosperity nearest to his heart. he
could not see where there was any at
traction in the Democratic party.
The speaker also compared the rec
ords of the two parties since the civil
War, discussed their present attitudes
on matters of vital import. spoke OF
some of the State and national issues
and called attention to the increased
prosperity of the American people in
the last half century, as evidenced by
the greatly augmented deposits per
capita in the savings banks. rms
showing. he said. was all the more re-
markable when the fact was consider
ed that this increase in wealth did
not include the deposits in the savings
departments Of the national banks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-15
Over His Recent Utterances
About American Navy.
Regret at Toxic That Another Cloud
Should Now Appear.

Toxic, Aug. 14.-Dispatches from New
York and London printed in Japanese
newspapers represent that the recent
utterance Of Count Okuma attributing
the naval expansion policy of the
United States to the sudden rise of
Japan to the Importance of IL world
power Is arousng intense Indignation
and has caused a complete recrudes-
cence of the anti-Japanese sentiment
throughout America.
The New York papers are quoted as
editorially urging an Americana Chin
csc alliance for the purpose Of offset
ting the beliberency of the Japanese
The newspaper is quoted as giving the
views of WI Ting Fang, Chinese min
lister to the United States, on the sub
ject Of an alliance in which he threat
ems Japan with an early evidence of
the real power of the American navy.
Americans in Toxic, Yokohoma and
elsewhere throughout Japan. are ex-
trnmely indignant. They believe that
the special dispatches exaggerate the
tone of the New York newspapers and
il is felt that it is particularly unfor-
be permitted to retard the increasingly
friendly relations of the two nations
in view Of the elaborate arrangements
on foot among the Japanese to well
come the American fleet and the grow
ing cordially exhibited on all sides
towards Americans. American business
men especially regret the publications
| because the revival of the anti-Japan-
csc propaganda in America viii, they
| fear, undoubtedly afford qualification
to the competing countries represent
ed here and also seriously damage
American trade Count Okuma's fire.
quent utterances do not create a ripple
here and his most recent one was pass
ed qnite unnoticed by foreigners until
| the specials announced the cutlery OF
| the American newspapers. Even
among Japanese statesmen and news
papers the first expression then was
| one of amusement.
Count Okuma is regarded here as a
! Continued on Page Twelve)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-15

The meeting was held in the Opera
house and it was presided over by D.
F.. Foster of Riverside, master of East
Kennabec Pomona. At 1890 A. M. the
meeting was called to order. M. l..
Merrill, member Of the special Maine
Tax Commission, was the first speaker.
He told those present something of
the work which the commission is do
ing, and talked interestingly on the
subject of taxation. His remarks were
received with interest and apprecia-
ton.
Leon s. Merrill, dairy inspector, adj
dressed the meeting in his usual in
struCtive and entertaining manner, and
when he had finished his hearers had
gathered much valuable Information.
After a picnic lunch many of the
Patrons visited the COW barns. and ex-
pressed great pleasure at the Clearly
appearance of the beautiful animals
they found there.
At o'clock the Patrons returned to
the Opera house and listened to an able
and ELOQUENT address by the State
master. G. s. Stetson of Green, In
which he outlined the purposes ana
progress of the order.
Resolutions We're adopted thanking
the governor and officers of the Home
for their many courtesies extended to
the visitors.
At the conclusion of the session the
Togus Band furnished an hours con-
cert.
l. That the meeting was such sue
cessful one was due to many causes
but particularly the good weather. the
efforts of the officers and men at the
Home and the aid rendered by mem
bcrs of Chelsea Grange. The arrange
ments for the meeting were made by
Patrick Hayes of Chelsea to whom
much of the credit for the success OF
the occasion is due.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-15
Wanted to Search For
The Methuen Murderers'
Thought 10 Be In Kidding In
The Woods Near City.
Suspects Held at Nashua, n. u =,
Soon Prove Their Innocence.

Methuen Mass, Aug. 14.-Repre-
sentative George Bunting today issued
a call for 1000 armed men to assist
the police in searching the woods for
the murderers of Officers McDermott
and Emerson.
The hunt for the missing bandits,
who murdered the two police officers
here Sunday, led to Nashua, N. H.,
today where man Is being held, who
answers the description of one of the
Gutman Jamaica Plain gang, and who
has a watch which the Nashua police,
1t is said, think might have belonged TO
one of the dead Methuen officers.
1t was arranged this morning to
send an officer to Nashua to look at
the watch and also to talk with the
two prisoners confined in the lookup
there
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-15
EAST POMONA GRANGE
FIELD DAY AT FOCUS,
About 1900 Attend, Including Kennebe(
Pomona by Invitation days Ex-
ercises Are Much Enjoyed.

A Field meeting Of the East Pomona
Grange, in which Kennebec Pomona
Grange also participated by invitation.
was held at Togus Thursday, and about
1900 members Of the order in this coun-
ty were present. The pleasant weather
Of the morning gave such bright prom
ise Of a successful day that scarcely
one who the night before had had the
slightest intention of going, remained
at home.
From the appearance of the first
car. crowded to its fullest capacity,
until the last electric, loaded with Pa
irons. left the reservation late in the
afternoon, the members Of the Grange
practically owned the place, the COVER
nor and officials of the National Home
and the veterans vieing with each 9TH
er to extend courtesies to the visitors.
From the farthest hooks and cram
MES Of kennebec county they came.
Snecial trains were run on the WiscaS-
oct WaterviIle & Pennington Rail
road from Albion to WinslOw. and cleo
tries and teams were brought into
reouisition all over the county to mas
tan the Patrons to their destination.
The day was delightful and the WIS.,
itOrs were pleased at the many inter-
esting things that We're to be seen at
the Home. To many of them 1t was
the first visit to this very interesting
institution, and they made the most
of the opportunities of inspecting IT,
Rut the occasion was something
more than a mere outing. The mem
hers of the Grange We're there TO learn
Of the principles of their order, ana
they were here to hear specialists Ill
their departments speak on various
phases of that mixture Of science ana
art which Is known as agriculture.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-15

the day advanced a summers sun
tempered the atmosphere which made
it one of those days of days so much
enjoyed by picnicers.
Saturday will wind up with ball
game and in this way the first Old
Home Week for this town will come
to a close. That it has been highly en-
jOyed by both visitors and residents
goes without saying: that it will be
far-reaching in its benefits is the de-
sire Of those who have worked for its
successful elimination. Whether Win
throp does or does not have another
Old Home week for several years to
come, one will find the latch string on
the outside all the year round, and
perhaps more particularly from the
time the ice goes out of the lakes in
the spring to the time when late au-
tumn tints with gold the fields of
grain and changes the green of sum-
ner into that gala of colors-autumnal
foliage. The invitation is always open
come.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-15
Gov. Guild Again
Ill==Appendicitis.

Boston. Aug 14-Gov Curtis Guild. Jr,
who has been passing his vacation at Sc
bago lake in Maine with his brother,
Courtney Guile, was obliged to return to
Boston. suffering from slight illness.
which today was diagnosed as appended
tbs. The governor underwent an opera
tor. from which he rallied well, and to-
night was resting comfortably.
Governor Guild has but recently recov-
cred from serious fitness of more than
10 weeks, during much of which time his
life was despaired of.
The governor went to SebagO lake Aug
4, expecting to remain until the end Of
the first week in September He Joined q
camping party on the shores of the lake
and seemed TO be gaining in strength and
health by the outdoor life.
A slight indisposition of the governor
combined with the disagreeable weather,
led the party to break up camp and Cow
ernor Guild. accompanied by his brother
returned to Boston on late afternoon
train Thursday.
Early this morning DR.. f.. o. Joslyn
who attended the governor during his last
illness, was summoned. He did not like
the symptoms and Immediately called in
DR.. Murford. A diagnosis of the case
was made with the result that 1t was de-
cided the governor was suffering from ap.
pendicitis. Dr. S. J. Mixer was summoned
and It was deemed best that the governor
subrnit at once to an operation.
He was taken to Charles Gates hospital
In the Back Bay, Mrs. Guild accompany
Ing him. He arrived at the hospital at
12.20 i. NJ. and the operation was per-
formed by Or. Munford and completed at
215 o'clock
A bulletin issued Immediately after the
operation stated that the governor stood
the strain well and that he was resting
comfortably.
Under the best conditions 1t is not ex-
pected that the governor will be able to
leave the hospital in less than two weeks
On account of his recent illness, from
which he has not fully recovered his
strength, It may be some time longer be-
fore he will be able to take up his duties
at the State House.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-15
Conditions and General Forecast

Washington, Aug. 14-While pres
sure is high over the upper Lake re-
gion and the Northwest. the persis-
tence of the Southeast high area mas
prevented any fall in temperature over
the East except in very few local.
ties. From the upper Lakes westward
and from the Rocky Mountain region
westward, temperatures We're more
moderate and it is quite cool Tor tne
season from Minnesota westward al
most to the coast. There have peeh
showers over the western half of the
country, except the Southern slope
Over the eastern portion of the couh-
try, there was no rain of consequence.
Temperatures will change but httle
during Saturday in the East and Souuh
but it should be cooler by Sunday over
the Northern districts. The WINDS
along the New England coast VIII De
light to fresh west to northwest. MID
die Atlantic coast light and variable
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-15

winthrop, Me, Aug. 14.-(SpeciaD.-
The first Old Home week in this town
is fast drawing to 4 close and it has
been a success from the first number
on the program to the last. Today
there was a picnic at Island Park and
there was at least 500 people on the
grounds and outside of those who came
to witness the boat races scheduled for
the day.
The picnic party began to arrive at
the park late in the forenoon and by
1 o'clock the dinner parties were scat
tered here and there enjoying the
lunch in good old-fashioned picnic
style. This was more than picnic;
it was one of those times that are
chisled on the tablet of memory so
deep that it is not forgotten. TO the
people who left Winthrop years ago
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-15
THE OLD HOME WEEK PARADE AT WINTHROP.

this trip was a pleasure in more ways
than one. Time is the great changer
of things and this electric road to this
beautiful pleasure ground was a
great change to those who left town
years before an electric road was even
thought of.
After lunch the party visited the
theater, where special matinee was
enjoyed, and Sporty Mr.. Davis was
presented by the oliver D. Bailey
Stock Co., now performing at this re-
sort. After the theater those who de-
sired enjoyed dancing and some watch
ed the races on the lake.
At 4.3O many took eares for home,
carrying with them pleasant thoughts
OF the day and anticipations for SINH
lar time a year hence.
The weather was all that could be
asked for. The morning was tingcd
with the air of early autumn and as
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-15
POISONOUS BERRIES
Cause Death Of Swear Old Boy Friday
at Thomaston.

Thomaston, Me-. Aug. 14.-As a re-
suit of eating unripe fruit or poison
Gus berries in the fields about this
town. Lora, the 5-year-old son Of
Charles w. Robinson of Warren, died
of acute poisoning today. With q
companion of his own age young Rob-
inson spent the day in the fields When
he returned to his grandfather's
house, where he was visiting, he be-
came i'll and after a few hours Of suf-
fering, died. The physicians certifi-
cate gave the cause of death as acute
poisoning
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-15
HAD WRONG MEN.
Two Suspects at Nashua, N. H. Did
Not Have Dead Mans Watch.

Nashua N. H., Aug. 14.-An officer
from Methuen held a long conference
with Chief Of Police Ezra Martin at
the Hudson lookup. just outside of the
city today Scanlon and his companion
were closely questioned.
Following the conference at the po-
lice station the two men were taken
before Justice George w. Clyde in the
Hudson police court. The watch
which Scanlon had. it was found did
not belong to either Of the two
Methuen officers who were shot down
by the outlaws Sunday The Massa-
chusetts police officers also failed 10
identify the two men as either OF the
Gutman bandit gang. Their cases
which were technically the larceny OF
|, watch. was mol pressed. no evidence
having been found against them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-15
DESPERAD0ES BEGIN
ACTIVITIES IN lynn .
House Burg|arized, Attempt to Blow
Station Safe and Officer Shot IN Fight
With Three Men Who EScape.

and Methuen. but that they were ordi-
nary house breakers who did not hes
itate to open fire upon a police OFF,
GER when in danger of arrest.
Two pieces of silver plate were found
late this afternoon near the Lynn base
ball grounds and have been identified
as the property of Howard Lewis,
whose summer residence at Swamp
scott was entered by burglars last
night. 1t is supposed that the articles
We're dropped by the burglars in their
flight The find tends to confirm the
theory of the police that the men who
entered the Lewis house were the ones
who later shot Policeman Ruth in this
CITY,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-15
WORDS OF TRUTH.
judge Robinson Speaks to Enthusias'
tic Crowd at Belfast.

Belfast, Me-, Aug 14-(SpeciaD.-
A large and enthusiastic gathering at
tended the rally held tonight under
the auspices Of the Young Mems Re-
publican Club. The speaker OF the
evening was Judge Reuel Robinson OF
Camden. who was introduced by the
presiding officer, j. H. Howes.
Judge Robinson said among other
things that the Republican party was
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-15
THE WEATHER.
COMMISSIONERS SUNDAY.

Washington, Aug. 14,-FOrecast for
New England Partly cloudy Satur-
day; showers and somewhat cooler
Sunday or Sunday night. light west to
northwest winds, becoming variable.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-15

Boston. Aug. 1.-THE following bulletin
concerning the condition OF Governor
Guild was issued at II o'clock tonight by
DIR. James d. Munford:
''The condition of Governor Guild may
be said as whole. to be little changed
He rested comfortably tonight suffering
very little pain and little fever"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-15
Boston Forecast.

Boston, Aug. 14-Forecast for Bos-
ton and vicinity: Saturday fair;
slightly cooler; Sunday generally
cloudy, probably followed by showers;
light northwest winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-15

MUscLE.AcHEs, soNE-AcHEs,
Nerve-aches caused by colds. cramps
and chills, cured by Sanforas Ginger
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-15
1nc. CigaI

l0c. Cigar
Sales In six months 7.Oes. 10 Good show-
tnx for tte panlcxy tlmes. Factory, MAN
cAoeter, n. 3.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-15
Ira D. Sankey Is Dead.

New York, Aug. 14.-Ira d. Sankey,
the evangelist, died at his home in
Brooklyn last night.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-21

up the tiger by poking him with sharp
sticks, setting off firecrackers under him,
and squirting aim with seltzer-water
siphons. The tiger merely changed his posi-
ton, displaying a certain ill-humor toward
the humans who were tormenting him, but
showing no intention of bothering the bull
who was not annoying him. 1t was then
decided to let the second tiger in. This
one approached the bull, but after having
his paw hooked by the bulls horn he went
speedily to Join the other of his kind. There
was great dissatisfaction among the spec
tators on account of the refusal of the ami
mails to fight. and the management
promised another fight for the next day.
Scarcely, however, had the bull been re-
turned to the stable, says the French jour
nallst, when the police took II into their
heads to take the part Of the peaceful AMI
mails as against the ferocious onlookers.
They broke into the arena, drove out the
spectators, and arrested the organizers OF
the sport, who protested vehemently against
this invasion Of a private domain. Never
theless, they were carried off to the police
sation. The animals, remarks the French
journalist, which did not want to fight, did
not fight, but they saw men quarreling
among themselves, and that at least may
have given them some pleasure.-Collier's
Weekly,