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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-20
ANOTHER BOMB
Lives 0t More Than a BuDdred Persons We're Endangered
 in a Tenement House
FOUR WERE INJURED

New York, May 20.--The refusal of a wealthy Italian physician to comply with the demands of Black Hand criminals for money resulted in the lives of a hundred persons being endangered for few moments to-day when a bomb was exploded in the tenement house at 316 East Eleventh street As it was four per- sons were injured and the other oc- cupants of the house rushed into the street in panic, while doors and beams which had been twisted out by the explosion tumbled all around them.
 The lower part of the house was almost completely wrecked. Only one person was dangerously hurt. The explosion occurred. when most of the occupants of the house were at breakfast. '-s.....-,
 Dr Attillio Caccini, who had an of flee on the ground floor of the tene- ment house, told the police that he had received number of threaten ing letters of the Black Hand type.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-20
SEVEN DROWNED
Prominent Society People of lille Rock Who We're in
 a GasoIeDe Launch.

Little Rock. Ark. May 20.-A dis patch to the Gazette from Clarendon, Ark, says: Seven prominent young society people were drowned last night when the tank of a gasolene launch in which they were going for a moonlight excursion exploded, wrecking the boat.
 Other members of the party were rescued with difficulty. The drown ed:
 Miss Lillian Winsfield of Claren- don. Ark: Miss Alma Pette of St Louis. Mo; Hattie Counts of Claren- don: Miss Bessie Palmer of Kansas City; Miss Aline Burton of Helena. Ark: Joseph McManus of Clarendon; Dr 4. l.. Houston of Clarendon.
 One of those rescued. Miss Mary Cavett of Clarendon, was severely burned. The boat left Clarendon early in the evening. bearing a merry party. who had planned to go several miles down the river. When about five miles below Clarendon the tank of the launch exploded. wrecking the boat and hurling the occupants into the stream.
 Few could swim and some were stunned by the force of the explosion and went down before swimmers in the party could make an effort at res cue. The survivors were found on the river bank by runners dispatch ed from here because of the prolOng- ed absence Of the party. None of the bodies have been recovered.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-20
Fell into River.

Essex. May 20.-Miss Lucy Tsrs- ney of Brooklyn, N. Y. was acci- dentally drowned Monday night about II o'clock of the Essex steam- boat dock, after the arrival of the steamer Hartford on the down the river trip. Miss Tarsney, who had been visiting F. c. Campbell and his family at their summer cottage in the Meadow Woods district, went down to the dock to say goodbye to Sadie and John, two of the Campbell children, who were going to New York. By misstep she fell between the dock and the boat into the river which is very deep at that place. She doubtless struck her head on the side of the steamer. as she did not come to the surface after going down into the water.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-20
POPE STABLES BURNED.
The Loss Will Probably Be Fifty
 Thousand Dollars.

Pennington, May 20.-The large stables connected with the pictures que residence of A. A. Pope of this place were burned early to-day en- tailing a loss estimated at $50, or over. The twelve or fifteen horses, six of which were driving horses, were rescued, but two pet dogs per ished.
 In addition two automobiles in the barns were taken out without dam age. All the remaining contents of the buildings, including nearly twelve carriages of various descriptions, sur reys, runabouts, coupes and abroug- ham were burned.
 The cause of the fire is not yet de- termined, but it is believed to have been due to electric light wires.
 The residence of Mr Pope was saved only after desperate fight by the firemen.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-20

tives of tho press have been bribcd or corrupted by the Electric Boat Co.
 Nineteenth. That no member of the committee on naval affairs has been induced by the officers of the Electric Boat Co or anso else 10 act in his official capacity rom cor rupt or improper motives.
 Twentieth. That no member c. this house has been induced by the officers of the Electric Boat Co or anyone else 10 act in his own oficisl capacity from corrupt CT improper motives.
 Twenty-first. That the only two attorneys employed by :he Electric Boat Co in the districts of members of the naval committee and remote from the business of sad company |, did not exercise a coTrupting insiu- enee upon either Mir I.iIley or ar Loud. in whose districts they lived.
 Twenty-seeond. That TO campaign or contributions were made by the Electric Boat Co to any members of this house or to any campaign con- mittee or fund to any political party
 Twenty-third. That 5iT LilIey has sworn repeatedly. including his last appearance before this committed that he had no further suggestions. facts or sources of information. an that he had withheld from the cou.- mittee nothing that would tend to sustain his charges.
 tSiEnaturesl
 HENRY SHERMAN BOITELL,
 FREDERICK C. STEVENS.
 MARLIN E. OL1ISTEAD.
 WILLIAM M HOWARD.
 R. r. BROTSSARD.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-20
Old Sermons Found.

New Haven, Conn, May 20-Af- ter lying hidden in a small closet at the Yale Divinity school for years, an interesting lot of manuscript ser mons of Presidents Daggett and Clapp of Yale, delivered between 1741 and 1760, have heen brought to light. While the small closet which is part of the book room at the school was being cleaned out this week a cardboard box was dis covered and in it a number of old books, papers and packages. The latter were found to be manuscript sermons of the two former presi- dents of the college.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-20
Handsome Stables Burned.

Pennington, May 20.-The sta- bles connected with the handsome residence of A. A. Pope in Farming. ton situated on the hill on the south of the main highway leading from Hartford were burned at an early hour this morning, the flames lighting up the sky for a radius of 20 miles. One of the things that will grieve Mir Pope's heart most is the burning of two pet dogs, one of them especially, Scotch terrier, being a great favorite of the house. hold.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-20
Factories and Stores Closed.

Winsted, May 20.-Fsctories and stores were closed all or part of the day to-day as a mark of respect to the memory of Henry Gay, late president of the Hurlbut National bank and one of the best known bankers in this part of the state, whose funeral occurred this after noon. The services at the house were simple. none of the officiating clergymen making an address. Rev H. H. Kelsey of Hartford, a former pastor of the Second Congregational church. of which Mir Gay was a mem- Der, offered prayer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-20
The Spring Meeting.

Rockville, May 20.-The spring meeting of the Connecticut Library association was held here to-day at the George Maxwell library. with a morning and afternoon session. Ad- dresses were given by members Of the and also by Louis N. Will son of Clark university library, Wor- eester. Mass, and by President Flavel s. Luther of Trinity college.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-20
Rrurn Nake. No rommrnt.

Norwich. May 2e.-Frank T.. Brown. who with Senator Iudson of StratfOrd represented Mr LiIler at the hearing before the committee. this afternoon said that he had 30 comment whatever to make at this time upon the report. After the
 matter has been disno<ed of Es the house hs might publish a statement
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-20
Soldiers Home Day.

Noroton, Conn. May 20.-Under the auspices oft he state department of the Women's Relief corps sol diers' home day was observed here to-day. The annual event was marked by an interesting pro- gramme arranged for the entertain-l ment of the veterans att he home.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-20
DEAN WANTS $25,OOO
He Brings Suit Against RepuhIi. can Parly-WaS Injured at
 inc Rally

New Haven, May 20.-Harry Dean of Waterbury to-day filed suit in the superior court here for $25,OO0 damages against the republican party of Waterbury, for injuries received last fall during republican rally in a building on East Farm street. The case will be tried before a jury in New Haven. .r
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-20
Killed at Bridgeport.

Bridgeport, May 20.-While' try ing to board a freight train here to- day, Paul Rosie. a Boston man, fell between the cars and was instantly Killed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-20

It will be remembered that Dean was one of those injured during a republican rally in the Kenealey building last fall. He was confined to the Waterbury hospital for several months. One death resulted from the accident, and suit for damages is now in the courts.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-20
BRYAN FACTION LOSES.
State of Pennsylvania Refuses to In-
 struct for Nebrasknn.

Harrisburg. May 20.-The demo- cratic organization of Pennsylvania. headed by National Go nmitteeman Guffey of Pittsburg, to-day defeated the Bryan faction of the party in the state convention on the question of instructing the four delegates at large.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-20

4 well defined storm area Is cen trzI tn South Dakota and Is producing cloudy and rainy weather in the western sections.
 \ secondary disturbance central in Virginia Is producing cloudy and shouery weather along the ooast.
 The temperature Is loa enough to produce fruets in the extreme north wezt bur continues high ia the cen fraI and eastern sections
 Conditions favor for this vicfnify generally cloudy and unsettled weather with local showers aRd Higher temPersture
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-20
Emperor Returns.

Berlin. May 2O.-Emperor William returned to Berlin to-day after an absence of two months.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-20

|f yom are boxing Tor ncarrfrs. the Democr1s wsn1 advs for rc-
 |z; zS words g days for q cenfk
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-20
WEATHER FORECAST.

Forecast for Connecticut. Cloudy. probably scattered showers tonight: Thursday fair. light variable winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-12-02
Chelsea Grange, No. 215.

At the last regular meeting of the
above Grange the Third and Fourth
degrees We're conferred on five candi-
dates. Visitors We're present from
several Oranges among them the
worthy master Of Capitol Grange. Au-
gusta Brother Orrin Farnham, who in
the absence of the master of Chelsea
Grange on account of illness very
kindly took the chair during the de-
gree work and performed the same in
a most impressive manner. a Har-
vest Feast followed which consisted Of
4 Chicken supper and the many good
things were greatly enjoyed as well as
the Feast of sociability and good
cheer. A short program prepared by
the worthy lecturer was greatly en-
ioyed Sister Lillian Grant read an
original article on THE First Thanks
giving's;" Sister Della Watson told
how she would prepare. cook and serve
New England Thanksgiving dinner
in her own original and interesting
way. Sister Ida Searles gave a 1e-
lightful paper, her subject being Has
the Day Lost in It's Observance and
How Should We Observe it A solo
by Sister A. L. Hayes and a funny
story by Brother Lawrence and Sister
Hemenway closed 4 delightful meet
ing Next regular meeting Friday,
Dec and election Of officers
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-12-02
Resolutions Upon the Death of Mr..
Titconb.

Whereas death has removed from our
number our brother and friend, Hon
Lendall Titcomb of Augusta, we the
members of the Kennebec bar desire to
show our nigh appreciation of his
worth and memory, and to place on
record 4 testimonial of our loss in
his death; therefore be it
Resolved, That in the death Of Hon
Lendall Titcomb, the profession has
lost an able and faithful member a
courteous brother, and d true friend;
the community, one who has served it
in many capacities, always with
fidelity and honesty; and society a
public spirited. and useful member, al
ways ready to aid, by kind words and
generous deeds,
Resolved, That we extend cur heart
fert sympathtes to the members Of
his family, who for 50 many years en-
loved his kindly presence, and his
words of counsel, and for whose hap
piness and prosperity he exerted his
energy and his efforts.
Resolved, That we request that these
resolutions be spread upon the records
Of the court.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-12-02
Resolutions Upon the Death of MIR.
Baker,


Resolved, That in the death of Hon.
Orville Dewey Baker the kennebec
Ban. Association has lost most dis
tinguiShed member, whose great learn
ing and ability displayed in the whole
field OF practice of the law gave him
high rank among the great lawyers of
our State, whose natural eloquence en-
bollished by learning and the grace of
charming literary style and
siren gthcned by sound common sense
and deep convictions always delighted
and seldom failed to convince; whose
dignity, courtesy and 9entlemanly
bearing made his presence everywhere
pleasing and agreeable, whose extern
Sive know ledge Of the law and his love
for and devotion to its practice with
his high ideals of a lawyers duty
have added greater dignity and import
ance to our profession.
Resolved, That the Kennebec Bar AS
sGciation is proud of his honors and his
achievements and feeling itself fortu-
nate that he was one of it's members
during the whole of his illustrious pro-
fessional life, will long cherish the
memory of the great legal mind, elo-
uuent tongue and distinguished pres
ence which 50 highly honored it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-12-02
CITY BASKETBALL LEAGUE.
Is Organized With Five Teams-Sea
son VIII Begin in January.

A meeting of some of the young
men of the city who are interested in
basketball was held at the municipal
court room last evening and a league
was formed to be known as the City
Basketball League, for the purpose of
playing the game during the coming
winter. Officers We're chosen as fol-
lows:
President-John A. Buckley.
VICE President-Daniel Weeks
TrSasurer-David Diplock.
Secretary-Arthur Savage.
The league viii be composed of
teams representing the firemen, plumb
ers, the Edwards mills, the Eaton shoe
factory and the Vickery Gannett Pub
fishing Houses, and it is intended to
begin a series of games the first IF
January Practice will begin in the
near future.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-12-02
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS.
Abnaki Council, No. 334, Elects Officers
Tuesday Evening.

At the regular meeting of Abnaki
Council, No. 334, X. of c., held Tuesday
evening, in addition to other business
which was transacted officers for the
coming year We're elected as follows:
Grand Knight-Joseph +. p. Dunn.
Deputy Grand Knight-Thomas NJ. J.
Enright
Warden-Willam J. Cogan.
Recording Secretary-George +.
Marshall Jr.
Mathematician j. Colgan.
AdVocate-Thomas J. Lynch.
Lecturer-Michacl +. CuIlinan.
Inside Guard-Charles O'Connor.
outside Guard-t.dWard Lynch
Trustees-Benedct r. Maher. Thorn
as G. Buckley and John COughlin.
The ofticers-elect will be installed
sometime in January.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-12-02
WATERVfLLE WINS.
Takes Bowling Match Tuesday Even
ing by Margin Of 70 Pins.

The Augusta bowling team was de-
feated Tuesday evening by the Water
vile team, the final tally being 1899
for the home team to 1917 for the
visitors.
The local boys bowled in hard luck
all through After taking the first
string by a good margin in the second
the home teams total dropped to 39i,
while Chapman and Esty of Watervi'le
made 81 each, and Harmon was the
only man who fell below 90. Esty was
high line. with PA, while Sawyer If
Augusta led the home team with 265.
The Augusta team will bowl re-
turn match at Waterville Wednesday,
Dec g. The summary:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-12-02
Resolutions Upon the Death Of Mr.
Brown

Resolved: "T'hat in the death Of the
Hon. Simon S. Brown of Waterville
this Bar loses one of its oldest Nom
bcrs i'll active practice, man of re-
markable, natural intellectual power,
a constant and thorough student; ripe
in experience, sound in judgment, and
fearless in the performance of every
duty as a trusted attorney and cOun-
sellor OF his marked ability, we wish
to express our admiration; and to his
long ard faithful service to the pro-
fession. to the court, and to the pub
lie which he served in many official
capacities, we render our homage and
respect Lorg will his memory be
cherished by US as faithful and wise
counsellor, respected and honored
citizen"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-12-02
kENNEBEC BAR ASSOCIATION.
The Old Officers Re- elected at The An
nual Meeting Tuesday.

The annual meeting of the Kennebec
Bar Association was held at the Court
house Tuesday and routine business
taken up and disposed Of.
The old board of officers was re-
elected as follows:
Observation-Disclosures F. Johnson.
Vice presdent-George W. Heseitinc
Secretary and treasurer-C. l.. An
drews.
Executive committee-The president
ex-ofticio. w. c. Philbrook. l.. II. Garlic
ton, Joseph Williamson and +. r.
Beane.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-12-02
THE LOYAL LEGION
viii Hold a Meeting This Afternoon
and Evening at the Augusta House.

The Maine Commandery Of the Mill
tary order OF the Loyal Legion of the
United States will hold Il meeting at
the Augusta house this afternoon and
evening The meeting will bring to-
gether many distinguished officers of
the Civil War and also distinguished
guests. The business meeting will oc-
eur at 4.30 o'clock. Dinner will be
served at 6 o'clock After the dinner
a paper will be read by Chaplain John
s. Sewall of Bangor. subject, some
Battles We Saw in China
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-12-02
TonIsht's Concert.

"Naparce Indian Novelty 0jrst time),
Williams
Overture Amalyllis" 1hiele
Waltzee-"Spirit OF Love- Oirst time),
J. Hall
Selection from 'Ncin of Derry" 6irst
The Teddy Bears Picnic" dirst time>,
Bratton
Medley Mills Merry Melodies No. s"
Nirst timel. arr. Schulz
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-12-02
William kirq.

Headquarters We're notified yesterday
of the death of William King, a member
of this Home, which occurred in Provi-
dence on Sunday last. Mr. King was
born in England Nov. II. 1888, and was
Il weaver. He enlisted in the navy at
Boston Oct. 1G. 1862, serving on the Col
orado and was discharged from the ser
vice Feb. 10, 1864 He was admitted to
this Home from Providence July 49, 1900.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-12-02

AT the regular meeting of Cushnoc
Grange. which will be held in the
Grange hall at Riverside Thursday
evening. officers will be elected for the
ensuing year, and it is desired that all
members should be present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-12-02

Mark P Chase of Fan River, late Co.
Fl 81 Mass Militia Inf, Charles S.
Knight of Gardner, Mass, late Co. G, DIST
Mass. Inf. and William o. Ferris of
Camden. n. j., late Co. d, I'd Maine Inf,
were admitted to the Home yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-12-02

Patrick Sullivan Of Ware, Mass. late
Cos. X and C, 18th CT. Inf, and James
Lyons Of Boston, late Cos. C and X, 4Oth
n. y. Inf, formerly members Of this
Home, have been readmitted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-12-02
KENNEBEC BAR HOLDS
MEMORIAL SERVICES
Continued from Page Eight.)

has left behind him the reputation Of
possessing those qualities which grace
the mighty and exalt the lowly and
which contribute much to the happi-
ness of our daily life
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-12-02

Don't fail to attend the demonstra-
ton of scientific electric lighting at the
office OF the kcnnebec Light & Heat
Co. this evening. demonstration Of
the Tungsten lamp will be given, show
ing how more light can lie obtained for
less money. The demonstration Will
take place at 7.3o o'clock. Demonstra-
tons will also be given tomorrow and
friday evenings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-12-02

At the regular meeting Of King Co.
No. 4, L. r., *. of p, which will be
held on Thursday evening. officers will
be elected for the coming year and it is
particularly desired that all members
be present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-12-02

A. l.. Edgecomb of Boston, superin-
tendent Of the Postal Telegraph Cable
Co, was in the city yesterday after
noon on business connected with the
company's Augusta office.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-12-02

The remains of the late Morris S. Jen-
llins have been sent to Greenfield, Mass,
for burial.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-12-02

& You have Just three weeks left in
which to make up gifts for Christmas.
If you are in want Of ideas, can into
Lunt q Rrann's art needlecraft shop
and see the handmade novelties which
they have. They carry stamped goods
of all kinds; n partial list of novelties
may be found in their al Also look
at the articles which they have, made
out of handkerchiefS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-12-02

The Rebekah Aid will hold a sale of
aprons, fancy articles and cooked food
Friday and Saturday afternoon, Dee.
and in the dressing parlors Of Odd
Fellows hall. Saturday evening q
whist will be held in the banquet
hall Tickets for sale by members Of
the lodge or at the door, % cents, in
Guiding refreshments.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-12-02

John II. McMullen, who has been Oh a
furlough to Chelsea, Me, returned yes
terday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-12-02

Gen. Beal Command, No. %. L. V. u,
will hold election of officers and campfire
at G. A. r. hall Thursday evening and
extend cordial invitation to all L. V. L.
members in the Home to be present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-12-02

The Ladies' Aid of the Green street
church Will meet ut 2.30 Thursday af
ternoon with Mrs. e. O. Davis, 90 State
street y large attendance is request
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-12-02

The funeral of the late Charles G. Hol-
| stein was held from the Home chapel at
> o'clock yesterday afternoon, Rev II. S.
! BuIrage officiating.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-12-02

Monaghan's pupils in dancing VIII
hold an extra at Golden Cross hall.
Wednesday evening. ho'oouo.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-12-02
LOCAL BRIEFS

Sale at Congregational chapel con-
tinued today. Chicken Pie supper ut
$50
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-12-02

Miss HARRIET c. Cole, teacher OF
piano juvenile pupils. Residence IL
No. Chestnut street, Augusta. Tel.
tA-1A ..----------.--~---------,.4- A,0'A
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-12-02

The Italian worunen who have been
employed on the new sewer system have
been relieved until next spring. when the
work VIII be completed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-12-02

Miss Stafford will commence her an
nual Xmas sale at 169 State street,
Nov 2S n2Sm- w-fstod25
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-12-02

Hugh Keller, late Co H, ID Mass. Inf,
has been granted an honorable discharge
from the Home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-12-02

Joseph Francis was before the mu-
nici,al court Tuesday morning on a
charge OF intoxication and the usual
fine was imposed, but sentence was
SUSPENDED during good behavior.