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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-27
GREAT STATE BALL
Is Given At Buckingham Palace In
Honor of Pres. FaIlieres of France.

London. May 26.-At Buckingham
given in honor Of NJ. Fallieres, the
President of the French Republic. This
was the eliminating feature of a busy
day of entertainment spent by King
Edwards guests. Everywhere the
French President has gone, he has
been greeted with the greatest enthu-
siasm, and early in the evening i'm
mense crowds gathered about the vari-
Gus royal residences to witness the pro-
cessions to the palace and to cheer the
President of France.
The scene within the walls of Buck
ingham was one of exceptional bril-
lancy. The royal guests assembled in
the throne room. and a fanfare of
trumpets heralded their entry to the
ball room which was superbly decorat-
ed with flowers.
King Edward and Queen Alexandra,
accompanied by NJ. Fallieres and the
royal encourage, passed down the en-
tire length of the room between rows
of bowling guests. By the Kings COM
mand the ladies' gowns We're all of soft
shades of color, most Of them being
fashioned after the Directoire and En-
pire periods. All of the embassies were
we'll represented and many high Indian
officials We're present. There was a
great display of pewels and orders.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-27
STRUCK BY AUTOMOBILE.
AGED BrookfeId, Mass, Farmer Victim
of Peculiar Accident.

Brookfield Mass, May 26.-Henry
Mathewson, aged "a years, wealthy
and prominent citizen of this town for
many years. was probably fatally in
iured on the East Brookfield road late
TODAY when an automobile owned by
Mr.. jerks of Warren struck a heavy
cart and bounding to the side of the
road knocked down Mr.. Mathewson.
In the automobile with Mr.. jerks. who
is said to be wealthy mill owner,
were his chauffeur and another mall.
All were thrown out of the machine
and considerably bruised and cut, put
after helping Mr.. Mathewson INTO
a nearby house they went away with
out giving their names. Three men
in the cart, employed on the state
highway, were not hurt much by the
collision.
According to the story of these three
men, the automobile while going at a
fair rate of speed attempted to pass
the team on the left. Its wheel struck
the hub of one of the cart wheels
hurting the automobile upon the side
walk along which Mr.. Mathewson was
walking. Physicians who were hastily
summoned found Mr. MatheWson SUI
fering from bad wounds about the head
and hody and it is feared he is inter-
nally injured. 1t is not believed that
he will recover
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-27
MILLIONS OF DOLLARS.
Will BE Loss In Texas, With Fourteen
or More Dead.

Dallas. Tex, May 26.-FOurteen per-
sons dead, others missing and believed
to have suffered like fate, property
valued at millions Of dollars swept
away. thousands homeless and being
cared for by charitable associations
train and wire service dcmOraliZeu--
such are the conditions prevailing IN
the northern and central sections ~
this state, the result of record
breaking rise in the Trinity river and
other streams, following d rainfall UNI
precedcnted in severity. The crest or
the food passed Dallas Monday night,
hut i'm the north rain is again railing
and another rise in Trinity river is not
improbable.
Dallas suffered most Mondoy. -Four
persons are known to have lost their
lives and many others are missing. Inc
city is without water or electric light
service. The militia and special patrol
men are guarding the city.
Former President G. l.. Below ana
Secretary Dorsey of the Texas Gram
Dealers Association Monday night
estimated that damage to grain crops
of Texas. as a result of the floods, Will
reach $3,00O,000 and a damage OF $40,
Goo 900 to the crops of Oklahoma.
In the vicinity Of Waco, the Brazos
river has reached an unprecedented
stage. Reports from the outlying dis
tricts are as yet meagre, but 1t l.
known that much loss has resulted.
Near Denison, Red river is rapidly
rising.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-27
WILL OPEN BOXES.
Decision At Last In Hearst Mcclellan
MayoraIty WrangIe.

New York, May 26--The boxes con-
tanning the ballots cast in the Nc
Clelan- Hearst mayorality contest
nearly three years ago. which have
been the object of litigation since that
election day. are to be opened. This
was decided by Justice Lambert in the
supreme court today, when he over
ruled a motion containing 20 separate
objections made by counsel for Mayor
Mcclellan in connection with the re-
count hearing now in progress. The
Justice also denied another motion to
set aside TITO subpoenas which had
been served upon President Dooling
of the board of elections which order
ed him to produce the ballot boxes.
Justice Lambert directed President
Dooling to produce the ballot boxes
within 80 minutes.
The recount hearing has been in
progress several weeks and is expect
cd to continue through the summer.
Nearly 1900 ballot boxes were used in
the election of 1905 and it is possible
that all the ballots contained in all
these boxes may be canVassed IN the
presence of the court.
Two subpoenas directing VIM. H.
Hearst to appear before the court
which is hearing the recount case We're
issued today at the request of counsel
for Mayor Mcclellan. The attorney
said the action was taken in view OF
Mr.. Hearst's announcement that he in
tends to sail for Europe tomorrow.
Subpoena servers were sent out to
search for Mr.. Hearst.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-27
TRINITY AGAIN RISING.
Heavy Loses-Some Fatalities Feared
Many Thrilling Rescues.

Fort Worth. Texas, May 26.-With the
waters Of Trinity still near the summit
of the banks, another great volume OF
water bcgar pouring from the west fork
of that stream toward the city late Mon
day night. Early Tuesday the liver Is
rising at a rate of six inches an hour and
with such conditions as already prevail
the outcome when the crest of this sec
ond rush of waters reaches this city cam
not le foretold That considerable acdi-
tional property loss and suffeiinG VIII le-
suit is almost certain.
Communication was attempted with
Dallas over the Houston & Texas Central
by WY of Ennis, but the trains could
not proceed further than the last named
point Only the International X Great
Northern and the Houston & Texas CEN
trail had their tracks open Monday n
conservative estimate places the loss of
the railroads at around sl.OO3'oo. y Sc
rious situation has developed here In re-
gard to the city water supply. The mains
are filled with black. muddy water, uhht
for drinking. even after being boiled and
settled. The city authorities declare IL
may be week before they can restore
the normal water supply. In the mean
time those who can afford it are buying
water from private artcsian wells, and
those who cannot are drinking the wa
ter that comes from the mains.
Thrilling rescucs were reported from
Currowton and Grapevine. Thirteen men,
women and children were caught In the
over flow of the river. Their condition be-
came so rreoarious that thew were forced
to hold the children upon their shoulders
in order to keep them from drowning.
These people stood in water almost to
their neeks for 10 hours until rescued.
Thirteen railroad employees engaged in
repairing a bridge at Grapevine We're
hemmed in by the rising waters on Mon
day They sought refuge on top of big
water tank and at last accounts were
still surrounded by four miles of water.
An effort will be made Tuesday to rescue
them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-27
FIGHT SEEMS IMMINENT.
New Hampshire Democrats Are Not
n.sa on National Oeleg ation.

Concord, N. H, May 26.-Unless
din ..,i> measures on the part OF the
leaders of the New Hampshire state
Democratic committee are able to
bring about an unlocked for harmony.
the Democratic state convention to-
morrow, called for the purpose of Sc
lecting four delegates Large and four
alternates- at-large to the National
Democratic convention at Denver is ex-
pected to be the scene of a spirited
contest.
Unlike the other political fonven-
tions that have been held in tile vari-
Gus New England states this spring.
the disputed point tomorrow will not
be the question of endorsing any par
ticular candidate for the party's Presi
Dental nominee or in adopting sets of
instructions for the delegates. but will
have to do entirely with the personnel
of the state delegation to the Denver
convention. The party leaders have
decided that the delegates and alter
mates selected tomorrow shall be sent
to Denver without Instructions and I'M
pledged to any persons candidacy.
There are, however two rival tickets
in the field One of them is headed
by True L. Norris of Portsmouth, the
New Hampshire member of the Demo-
cratic national committee while the
other is headed by Henry F. Hollis of
Concord, who on several occasions has
been the party leader in gubernatorial
campaigns. Mr.. Hollis is looked upon
as the New Hampshire representative
of the interests of William Jennings
BRYAN.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-27
MAINE CENTRAL INSTITUTE.
Program for the Commencement Ex-
ercses June to II.

Following is the Commencement pro-
gram at Maine Central Institute June
I'll:
SUNDAY, JUNE Z.
Address before Christian Association,
Baptist Church, 10 80 A. NJ,
Rev. J. Stanley Hurkee. Phi. d.. Boston
Sermon, Union hall, 7.30 p.
a., Rev. j. Stanley Durkee
MONDAY, JUNE 8.
Chapel Exercises, Powers hall, 10 A. NJ.
Alumni Prize Speaking, Powers hall, s
P. NJ
TUESDAY, JUNE 9.
Last Chapel Exercises, led by President
of Senior Glass. Powers hall, 10 A. NJ
Manson Prize Speaking. Powers hail. s
P. M. Subjects: American Worship
of Mammon," Friendship of Books
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10.
Annual meeting of Trustees, Free Baptist
church, Z +. NJ.
Business Meeting of Alumni, Society
hall. r. NJ.
Annual Reception and Banquet. Insti-
tute. S P. NJ.
THURSDAY. JUNE H.
Graduating Exercises, Union hall, 10
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-27
Great INTEREST
Shown In Paris Over Ex-
change Of Speeches.
Question Of a FranCo-BTitish
Alliance Is Discussed.
Grand State Ball at Buckingham
Palace In fallieres' Honor.

Paris, May 26.-The speeches eX-
changed in London between President
Fallieres and King Edward have at
tracted much attention from the
French press and the Temps TINS al
tcrnoon says it considers the time TO
be ripe for the substitution OF an An
glo-F'rench alliance instead of the
present entente, provided that the
British army be radically re-organlZed
in order to render it capable or ener-
getic action on the Continent. other
Wise the paper says, the Dement'S Oh the
alliance would be one-sidcd and in ia
vor Of England and consequently In
advisable.
The Temps recognizes that the cor
dial relations between France and
Great Britain as manifested yesterday
are likely, in the event Of a crisis, to
breed identity of interests but it thinks
it dangerous to rely upon moral under
standing.
"Forcecd to chose between Germany
and Great Britain the Temps de-
clares, "trance chooses Great Britain.
We can with dignity live on correct
terms with Germany, but the past for
bids US going further. AS for the fu-
ture. Germany only wants what we
cannot grant, namely, the admission
of German funds to the Paris Eourse.
On the other hand, the greatest OBJ
lection to Il British alliance has disap-
peared with the reconciliation OF our
ally Russia with Great Britain.
"From the English standpoint. this
alliance is desirable. England through
out her history always has felt the
necessity of continental alliance and
continental support. The French army
would be of inestimable service to
Great Britain in the event OF war, but
would British support be equally ad-
vantageous to US?
british naval victories would not
Grive a single cannon from our 'front.'
Ter. 1t would be different if the Brit
ish army was completely re-organiZed
so as to render it capable of power
full land diversion, in other words. II
Great Britain became for France a
second Russia.
"The day upon which Great Britain
discarding Mr.. Haldane's insufficient
plan, gives the country a modern ar
my: the day upon which Great Brit
ain remembers Napoleon fell at Wa
terloo and not at Trafalgar, that day
all far-seeing Frenchmen will become
partisans OF the British alliance, the
purpose of which would be to complete
and enlarge that system of pacific de-
fence which did not result from the
Franco Russian alliance of 1891.
'To those who express SURPRISE the
Temps concludes, "that military con-
siderations weigh so heavily in this
argument We observe that the value
of diplomatic combinations for peace
is measured by their efficiency in war"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-27
MELLEN ACCEPTS SERVICE.
Papers In Equity Suit Are Served At
South Station In Boston.

Boston. May 26.-President Charles
s. Mellen of the New York. New Hav-
en- g. Hartford Railroad accepted SER
vice in behalf of all companied except
tho Boston & Maine in the bill in
equity brought by the United States
in the United States circuit court o
separate the New Haven Co. from its
control over trolley lines and the stock
now held, by it of the Boston & Maine
Railroad. Service on the latter road
will be made Wednesday.
President Mellen was in his Office at
the South station and received United
States Chief Deputy Charles D. Morse.
who handed him copy of the bill and
suhpoenas in behalf of all the parties
named in the bill. Arrangements Tor
the service were made by Charles f.
Choate, Jr., the counsel for, the COM
pany.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-27
DIVIDEND IN JULY.
Receiver Of Jewellers National Bank
Expects to Pay Depositors In Full.

North Attleboro, Mass May o.
Charles G. Bancroft, receiver of the
jewelers. National Bank of this town,
which closed it's doors after the mys-
terious death of its cashier Frederick
h. Sargent, Dec. IS, last year, an
nounced tonight that he would be
ready to ray 30 per cent dividend to
depositors early in July. This viii
bring the total dividends already paid
UP to 50 per cent. and Receiver Ban
croft is hopeful of paying the deposit
tors 100 per cent.
Yesterday was the last day of pay
ment of assessments by the stockhold-
ers Of the bank and with the exception
of those shares held by the late CASH
Ter and shares believed to have been
purchased by him shortly before his
death but of which no record has been
found all assessments have been paid
in full, amounting to more than ST.
900
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-27
FIVE YEARS EACH
For Brown for Stealing and Mccarthy
for Manslaughter.

Portland, Me, May 2C.-This afternoon
in the superior court Judge Turner sem
fenced Police Officer George II. Brown
70 i've years in the State prison for lar
ceny. in which he confessed to l. breaks
while an officer on duty on the beat about
the City building. jeremiah Mccarthy
who vas charged with manslaughter IN
connection with the death of Arthur Nor
ton at the Garter farm in this city sew
eral months ago, was given five years IN
prison.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-27

Commencement Concert. Union hall. P.
NJ. Concert to be given by The Musical
Five OF Boston.
The following officers We're elected at
the Amiciaan meeting Monday evening:
President V. G. Haslam; vice president,
Leo Ray: secretary and treasurer. Eu-
gene Drake; executive committee, Willis
Carson, Earl Phillips and William John
son: marshal, G. B. Haskell, Jr.; sentinel.
Leslie Burrill; chaplain, Roy Austin.
The following parts were assigned for
Commencement: Glass essay, Nellie E.
Allen; class grafton, Maurice Peabody.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-27

deputy Sheriff Burns went to Toeus
yesterday in earch of one James T. NC
CURE, but was unable to find hun. NC
CURE is wanted on charge of assault
and battery preferred by Rollin F. HOT
ton, who alleges that Mcclure assaulted
him In his boarding house, blackng both
eyes and damaging one cheek and ear
According to McGuire's story. when ne
reached his boarding place on the Mud
Mills road. Chelsea, Saturday night ana
wanted his supper it was not ready. Az
the request of his boarding mistress no
started to build a fire for supper, when
Mcfiulre, who was in the house at the
time, said there should be no supper that
night and pitched into him. and the Two
men had Il lively tussle on the floor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-27

MISS Irwin of Duluth, Mimi, arrived
yesterday afternoon to pass the summer
with Mrs. Nora Grant Rice. Miss Irwin
Is granddaughter of Rev. Mr.. johnson.
the Methodist minister who married Will
liam S. Grant and Mrs Rice's nrother in
Valparaiso, Ind.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-27

Memorial Sunday was observed at
the church and the members of the G..
A. r. and of Waldo Lodge, K. of P.
and the Pythian Sisters each attended
in a body. An excellent sermon was
given by the pastor, Rev. J. l.. Smith.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-27
To Crops In Oklahoma
by the Heavy Floods.
Millions More IN Northern and
Central Parts Of Texas.
Many Lives Probably Lost..'1hr'l'.
ing Rsseuss Reported.

Guthrie, Okla, May 26.-The sun IS
shining in Oklahoma today and the
food waters are fast receding. Inc
death roll remains at eight. The dam
age to crops and railroads can only be
roundly estimated but figures place the
damage close to $10,000,O0O.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-27

Gardiner Grange. No. 459, is plan
nlrg for a fair to be held at Forcsters'
hall Monday afternoon and evening.
June 1. The proceeds of the fair will
be applied to the fund which the
Grange is raising for the building of a
new hall
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-27

Mrs. George Sherman, who met with an
accident a few days ago while working
at shoe shop in Hallowell and who has
been stopping at Loudon Hill since the
accident occurred, has so far recovered
that she expects to be able to return in a
few days to Randolph.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-27

Miss Helen MaXcy arrived home last
evening. Miss MaXcy, in company with
her father, J. S. Maxcy. and her cousin,
Miss Barbara Maxcy, has been on a
trip to Italy. She stopped
off at New York on her way home
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-27

bands person and property, Mr.. Bart
lett said:
~ know nothing about that, but you
may say as coming from Mrs. William
Thaw and family that if such applica-
ton should be made it would be op-
posed. l cannot conceive of any court
making such an appointment
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-27

Constable Lawrence arrested man
yesterday afternoon in the Maine Central
Freight yard for drunkenness. The man
was unable to take care of himself and
was III danger of being run over by the
shifting engine when taken
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-27
So5CO Fire At Bucksport.

Bucksport, Me-. May 26.-By the up
setting of lamp by child last night
the house, barn and outbuildings of b
l.. Frey. two miles out, were burned
With most of the contents. Loss $500
partially insured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-27

Mr. and Mrs. Charles S. Sherman,
whose marriage occurred Saturday
evening, May 16, at the Uniyersalist
parsonage in Pittsfield will give Il re-
ception to their friends at the Town
hall Wednesday evening, May %.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-27

Gardiner Grange, No. 459, P. of r.,
has accepted an invitation to attend
Divine services at the Highland avenue
Methodist church in a body Sunday,
June II. An appropriate sermon will
be preached to the Patrons by Rev
John r. Clifford.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-27

Special meeting of Pell Clason Camp,
S. of ", in Grand Army hall this evening
to make final preparations for Memol ial
day. a number of members will be ini-
tiated at this time. 1t is earnestly re-
quested by Commander Cobb that every
member be present
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-27

Schooner Annie F. Conlon is loading Ice
at the Icehoro houses and schooner Will
liam f. Downes at the Cedar Grove
houses of the American Ice Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-27
Shoulder DisIoeated, Thigh Gashed'

John Boiler was seriously injured
about 9 o'clock yesterday forenoon
while engaged in loading plank. An eN-
ira long one which was being pushed
onto the cart hit the horse and fright
ened him so that he started to run. MI
Boiler saw the horse start and at
tempted to catch the rein. He was
thrown down and the partly loadea
cart went over him. dislocating his lett
shoulder and cutting two large gashes
in his left thigh.
Or. Donnell was called and reduced
the dislocation. He was Obliged to take
10 stitches to close the wounds in the
thigh.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-27

Schooner Charlotte T. Sbley, which has
been lying here for the past three weeks,
cleared yesterday, having at last secured
a freight The Sibley has stone charter
and will load to the eastward for New
York
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-27

w. d. Earrington's motor boat has been
disabled since last Saturday. In some
way a bolt broke off. letting down the
piston and completely disabling the en-
CINE 1t was fortunate that the boat was
not going at high rate nf speed when
the accident occurred. Mr.. Harrington
has sent the engine to Michigan to have
the damaged parts repaired.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-27

The Ladies' Aid Of the Highland ave-
nue. church will meet at the vestry at
Friday afternoon. At this time the
winners in the recent Rubber sale will
be given luncheon by their less for
tunate opponents
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-27

Percy, the son of Roscoe Ames, who
lives in the south part Of the town,
met with an unfortunate accident
Tuesday while pairing a colts foot. The
knife slipped cutting his right leg. DR..
F. J. Taylor was called. viii dressed
the wound, taking several stitches.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-27

Mrs Herbert l.. Taylor, who lives in
the Webb district, suffered a hemor-
rhage Monday morning and Monday
evening had the second one. On Tues
day her condition was considered
quite serious.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-27

Capt. c. A. Hodgdon of Gardiner Co.
Q. r., x. of p, arrived home yesterday
from the meeting of the Maine Bri-
gade Monday at Lewiston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-27

A committee consisting of Fl. F. Lib
by, r.. f. Getchell, E. w. Weeks and
F. w. Buxton We're appointed at the
meeting of Phlentoma Lodge, I. o. o.
F., Monday evening, to make arrange
ments for a Field day to be observed
by the order at Ringwood June 26.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-27

The sixth in the series of assemblies
given by Gardiner Co.. L. r.. X. of p.
which was held last evening. was largely
attended in spite of the storm and proved
one of the most enjoyable Of the series.
Music was furnished by Lee. and a
couples were in attendance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-27

Mrs. Donald Sutherland announces
the engagement of her daughter
Christine Margaret, to Uril Louis Lud-
wig.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-27

The Ladies' Aid of the Randolnh
Methodist church will meet this after
noon with Miss Frances Mitchell.