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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-11-21
BOYS ADMIT they
AIDED IN MURDER
Three Lads Held In vineIand,
n. J., Case.
ANOTHER CONfESSES CRIME

Cline Wheeler Tells How He and Two
Others Robbed Aged William Read.
and When Recognized Shot and
Killed Him to Hide Their Crime.
Cartridge Found In Pocket Of Her
bert Grigg When He Was Arrested.
The Three Youths Committed Many
Other Robberies.
Vineland. N. j.. Nov. 19.-The sensa-
ton caused here by the arrest OF
Walter Zeller and Cline Wheeler. who
are charged with the murder Of VIII
liam Read the aged grandfather Of
Zeller was followed by the capture OF
Herbert Grigg. an alleged accomplish
in the crime. at the home of relatives
In Philadelphia. Grigg who was impli-
Gated in the crime by the confession
Of Zeller. denied any knowledge of the
murder when arrested. and the Police
have not yet clearly established how
the aged man was killed. Zeller. who
was first arrested. declared that he
knew nothing OF the actual killing OF
his grandfather. He said that he stood
outside the house while Wheeler and
Grigg went inside TO rob the aged
man. who was quite wealthy. Zeller
told the detectives that Wheeler beat
the old man and then shot him. and
that he knew OF the narder only when
Wheeler and Grigg came out and told
him.
The confession of Zeller was fol
lowed by one from Wheeler. in which
he is said to have accused Zeller OF
previously trying to poison his grand
father by placing poison in his coffee.
Wheeler is alleged to have implicated
Grigg. and says that when the three
went to the house Friday night Mr..
Read was asleep in his room. Grigg.
Wheeler Is declared to have asserted.
placed his hand over the aged mans
mouth and made grab for his pocket
book. He did not get the wallet and
quickly stole Reads revolver from un-
der his pillow. A shot was fired by
Grigg. but IL went wide of the mark.
The aged man recognized his grand
SOH, LeiltE lS aiiebtu ~ Hdft SdAAs
I'VE will have to kill him" A fight fol-
lowed, in which Read was shot and
killed Wheeler is not credited with
having said who fired the fatal shot.
Under severe examination Zeller
and Wheeler amended their stats
ments and declared that Grigg shot
Read after having taken the revolver'
from under his pillow Grigg. who was
also cross-questioned. steadfastly de-
MED any knowledge or responsibility
for the murder of the aged man. He
insists that he had absolutely nothing
to do with the affair. According to the
detectives. Grigg was preparing 10
leave for Seattle Wash. at the time
he was arrested at the home of rela'
tives In Philadelphia.
According to Wheeler's alleged
statement. the three youths had com
mitted several small robberies and
had planned number more including
the robbery of Read. They had cave
near here in which they met and
where they hid their "swag."
The police are said to be searching
for this cave. as they now suspect that
a number OF robberies comitted re-
Gently were the work of the band.
The accused boys are members OF
reputable families.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-11-21
COURTHOUSE BURNED
Structure at Lebanon, Pa, Quilted By
Fire.

STRUCTURE at lebanon, Pa, Quilted BY
Fire.
Lebanon. Pa. Nov. 19.-Fre which
originated in the attic of the county
courthouse Quilted that structure. en-
failing a loss of between $4,000 an
$4,000 The firemen were unable to
reach the flames until the top of the
building was almost burned out
The court and judges libraries and
valuable papers of the Lebanon Coun.
ty Historical society were burned
II is not thought that the contents
OF the office OF the recorder. which is
ON the first floor OF the building. are
damaged. as the valuable papers are
located in fireproof vaults.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-11-21
UPsHUR II UPsHUR

GEO. NJ. UPsIIUR FRANKLIN uPsHuR
Attorneys-at-Law. snow YIN. Md. Once IN the
Court House.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-11-21
JOHN D. ON
WITNESS STAND
Testlties In Government Suit
Against Standard OIL.
TELLSOF GROWTH OF BUSINESS

Mr.. Rockefeller Covered History Of
Early OIL Trade and Development Of
Companies That Grew Into the Pres
ent Oil Trust-Attributes His Sue.
cess to Loan Of s2ooo-Never Used
coe-cive Measure to Guy competi.
tors eusiness--Has Engaging Man.
ner on the Witness Stand.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-11-21
cArARRH OF THE HEAD.


Mr. Ohio "My daughter Allie, after
entirely of catarrh Of the head
standing.
onic catarrh and
anybody who
anybody wishing information write to me-"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-16
FOUR DAYS TO MAKE 1T.
Ninety six Hours Required to Conver
Wheat Into MapI-Flake.

From the sack of wheat to the package
who has not studied the process.
1t looks as if it ought to be 4 simple
| matter to turn wheat into the palatable
dish before you at the breakfast table
something like toasting bread, perhaps
1t is interesting to learn that the prep
aration of the widely known and used
cereal Mapl-Flake actually requires 81
hours-four days. counting every moment
day and night, from the time the start
is made with White Washington wheat
until package of Mapl-Flake could be
delivered to you.
| The reason is that the preparation of
Mapl-F'lake is scientific from beginning
to end Questions of digestibilty, no less
than palatability, are worked out by ex-
perts.
Wheat is the perfect food, when 1t is
rightly Prepared say the digestion spe-
cialists. But the starch must be made
soluble 50 the digestive juices can take
care of it. This is done hy great heat.
That is why the wheat for Mapl-Flake
is stcam-cooked for hours-then cured
for 30 houhs-then faxed as thin as pa
per-then toasted SO minutes in heat
of 40G degrees f.
Cooking in maple syrup gives the deli
cate delicious flavor. But it is the long
heat process that renders it digcstible
and nutritious.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-16
SUMMER TRAIN SCHEDULE.
In Effect on Maine Central Railroad At
1905 A. M. Monday, June o.

The summer schedule of trains on
the Maine Central will go into effect
at 1905 A. NJ. Monday, June %, after
which time they will run as given be-
low. AS q number of the trains Will
leave Augusta quite bit earlier than
at present it will be we'll to study the
time table carefully:
GOING EAST
No. Il at 12.47 A. NJ, now at 1883.
No. 127 at 322, now at 2.5S.
No. 81 at COS, now at 627. Takes the
place of No IS.
No at 9.OS, now at 9.13.
No. 5 at 12.o5 P. NJ, now at 1. Takes
the place of No. 20.
No. II at 2.45. now at $50.
No 10 at 3.17, now at 319
No. % at 7.33, now at 7.2S.
No 1926 (Sundays) at $40 A. M, now
at 9.17.
GOING WEST.
No. 8 at A. NJ, now at 2.31.
Nc. A at 6.37, now at CPL.
No. GA at 936. now at 9.44.
No. at 3.05 p NJ, now at 2.55. Takes
the place of No. 16
No. 102 at 4.05 P NJ. now at $50.
No. 80 at I. takes the place Of No.
112 now leaving at IT'S.
No. at 10.45 Ono change).
No S32 fSnndays) at 1O.40 A. NJ,
now at $50.
No S3s (Sundays) at 5.45 P. NJ
Takes the place of No. 33i.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-16
ropAYs CONVENTION.
Kennebec Republicans Will Meet At
City Hall At 1890 A. m.

This is the day of the Kennebec Re-
publican convention and the party
leaders, candidates and delegates from
all over the county arrived in the city
in force Monday afternoon and last
evening. The North was packed to It's
capacity. All the candidates had head
quarters there for the entertainment
of their friends and everybody was
glad to see everybody else. 1t was a
lively and jolly crowd and there is no
doubt that the Republicans of old
Kennebec are wide awake and ready
for an old-fashioned victory in Sep
TENDER.
The convention will be held in City
hall and will be called to order at 1880
A. NJ. by Hon. c. S. Hichborn, chair
man of the county committee. The pre-
siding officer will be Hon. George w.
Heselton of Gardiner. There are $50
delegates entitled to vote and there is
not the slightest doubt of a full at
tnaance The county officers to be
nominated are three senator's sheriff,
clerk Of courts, judge of probate, reg
lister of probate, county attorney
county treasurer and county commits
be made by reclamation and for 9TH
ers there are sharp contests.
For the three senators there are four
candidates in the field and it's seems
understood that Hon. Geo. E. MacOm-
Der of Augusta and Hon. w. T. Rey-
nolds of Winslow will be named by
reclamation and that the choice for
the third senatorial candidate lies be-
tween Joseph w. Allen of Mt. Vernon
and DR. A. A. Shaw of Clinton. The
candidates for sheriff are Colby Getch-
ell of Waterville and Willis Pinkham
of Windsor, both of whom have
served as deputy.
Charles w. Jones, Esq, of Augusta
will be fenominated by reclamation
for clerk of courts. There are three
candidates for judge of probate to
succeed Judge Stevens. They are Will
liam H. Fisher of Augusta, Harold f.
Cook of Waterville and Herbert E.
Foster of Winthrop. Ralph w. Leigh
ton, ESQ, of Mt. Vernon will be
named by reclamation for register of
probate to succeed Walter A. New
comb. There is no opposition to the
candidacy Of Guy A. Hildreth, Esq, of
Gardiner for county attorney. For
county treasurer the candidates are
James E. Blanchard, the present treas
For county commissioner there are
also two candidates, w. D. Haley of
Pittston and S. +. Felker of Clinton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-16

The following petitions have been
received at the office of the referee in
bankruptcy for Kennebec county:
Charles f. Merrill of Waterville, la
borer. Liabilities $515.26; assets SAP,
all of which is claimed to be exempt.
First meeting of creditors Friday,
July 5, at 10 A. NJ. Walter F. Webb
OF Augusta, horseman. Liabilities
S1446; assets $780, of which amount SIS
is claimed to be exempt. First meet
ing of creditors same as above. AL
phonse J. Pelletier of Waterville,
Sc lesman. Liabilities $453.71; assets
500, all of which is claimed to be eX-
empt. No deposit. Bankrupt or
dered in before the referee for eX-
animation Friday, June 10, at 10 A. NJ.
Fred f. Blaisdell of Clinton, trader.
Liabilities Sill, assets $40, of which
amount 500 is claimed to be exempt.
No deposit. Bankrupt ordered in same
date as above. Frank King of Au-
gusta, laborer. Liabilities $52S; assets
$2s, of which amount IS is claimed to
be exempt. No deposit. Bankrupt
ordered in same date as above. Nell
lie l.. Brann of Waterville, nurse.
Liabilities SCOOPS; no assets. First
meeting of creditors Friday, July 3.
at 10 A. NJ.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-16

Notice has been received at police
headquarters from Supt. Bancroft OF
the New Hampshire State hospital
giving description Of one Fred E.
Davis who has made his escape from
that institution, and which is as fol-
lows: Dark complexion, smooth face.
large amount of thick, black hair,
heavy, protruding lower jaw; eyes
prominent; 30 years old; height feet;
weight about 100 pounds; lives in
Dover, n H. Palate high arched;
teeth of upper jaw irregular; tattooed
profusely. Among the most sugges-
tive marks are a spread eagle covering
two crossed flags on chest. Between
stars of the flags is written the letters
"U. S. A." in a scroll. A sailor girl is
tattooed on inner side Of left forearm.
Three designs are tattoed on outer
side of same forearm in the lowest of
which are the letters 'Nonie." Other
tattoo marks exist on other parts of
the body. notably on the right fore
arm, a sailor standing with his right
hand resting on a tombstone, on which
is written "In memory of a mother
and behind the entire figure is pictured
a weeping willow. Davis has served
sentences in the State prisons at
Charlestown, Mass, and Concord, n.
H.. from which latter place he was
recently transferred to the State hos
pital.. Il
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-16
AMUSEM
Movinu Pictures,

1t is an assured fact that moving
pictures is the most popular entertain
ment before the American people to-
day, and the constant demand for
newer and better ideas for the sub
jects has resulted in placing before
the people an amusement far more
popular and in many ways superior
to the legitimet stage productions. The
program that Manager Cuddy will Of
fer his patrons for today will be one
of the finest ever exhibited at the
Opera house. Coupons will be given
out for the gold watch which will be
awarded Thursday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-16
AT THE SMITH SCHOOL.
Closing Exercises 81 Year-Presenea
ton to Mr.. Jackman.

| The pupils of w. r. Smith school
held exercises in the assembly hall
| Monday morning in honor of Principal
| Jackman, who is to leave the school
on Friday the 10th.
During the exercises he was pre-
scented with silver fruit dish together
with half a dozen fruit knives. The
presentation speech was made by John
Nichols and was as follows:
Il think l am expressing the feelings
of every pupil in the Smith school
when say that we are very sorry in
deed to lose your services as principal.
We cannot but feel that you are in
terested in each and every one of us
so we naturally have the same interest
in you. We hope the coming years
will shower you with prosperity and
happiness. In the name of the Smith
Grammar school 1 take the keenest
pleasure in presenting you with these
tokens Of our good will"
The exercises were the best of year
and were greatly enjoyed by all.
1t is with a feeling of great regret
that the pupils of the Smith see Mr..
Jackman leave for each one deep in
heart has a place for the man who
has been a teacher to them and boy
with them and all heartily agree that
this last year has been both profitable
and enjoyable for them all. The pro-
gram was as follows:
Chant-Twenty-third Psalm. School
Chant-'rhc Lords Prayer. School
Song-''HO!y, Holy Holy!' School
Reading, Members of Grade VII
Song Grade TX
Recitation, Grade III
Song Grade 1
Song. Grade "
Solo. Miss Hazel Gage
Recitation. Charles Fitzgerald
Song Grade V
Exercise, Grade Ill
Soug kindergarten
..Smlthsonian Weekly History"
Miss Elinor Newman
Parasol Drill, Girls of Grade TX
Presentation Speech, John Nichols
Song, Grade Will
violin accompaniment. Carl Hutchinson)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-16

The steamer Islander of the Augusta
and Boothbay route did not make her
trip to this city yesterday afternoon,
having lost off one blade of her pro-
peller yesterday morning between
Burnt Island light and Squirrel Island.
in Boothbay harbor The steamer was
taken to Bath where she is now on
the marine railway having new
propeller put on, and will make her
regular trip up the river this after
nuon leaving Boothbay harbor at LIS
O'Clock. Her new propeller. which
is of bronze, was made at
the Bath Iron Works, and luckily
escaped destruction in Saturdays fire
at the works as it was in the machine
shop. Yesterdays accident will make
no difference as it was intended to
haul the steamer off anyway in order
to put on the new screw.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-16

The laany Augusta friends of p. r.
Earrows, formerly of this city. but
W no has recently been employed on the
Bangor and AroostoOk run of the
American Express Co, will be pleased
to learn that he has been appointed
agent in charge of the company $
office at Lewiston, and entered upon
the duties of the office yesterday. The
Lewiston office is one of the three larg
est in the State, the others being
Portland and Bangor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-16
Unclaimed Letters At Postoffice

Women-Bassett, Florence NJ; Grant
Bertha; McManemon, Mrs. Beavely;
Maichud, Edith; Mcguire, Edith;
Wiskaney, katherine.
Men-Fair, F. L.; French, c. H.;
Heiseit, Doctor; Haywood, +. y; Lar
rabee, Austin; McAuslan & Adams;
Sampson. James W.; Tracy, II. A.;
Wind, Namely; Williams, d. N.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-16

Bowditch and Webster report re-
markable increase in their soda trade.
III this line their specially is, as it has
always been, good soda. The water
itself direct from the celebrated De-
vine springs, pure and sparkling.
Cream from Maple Grove farm and
syrups the finest that can be made.
If in the perfection of their drinks,
one can be called better than another,
it is perhaps their chocolate. 1t is
both "victuals and drink
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-16

Augusta people and others VINO go
to Capitol Island during the summer
will be interested to learn that Mrs.
Georgia Richardson, the proprietress
of the Richardson House, will open
that popular resort to the public on
Wednesday, July l.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-16
LOCAL BRIEFS.
TO THE REPUBLICANS OF Az
GUSTA.

The Republican caucus Of June TO
was adjourned to Wednesday evening,
July 8 at 8 o'clock, at which time two
candidates for the Legislature will be
nominated to be supported at the next
State election.
REPUBLICAN CITY COMMITTEE.
diff
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-16

The steam lighter Fay has been
making temporary repairs on the Par
rott-Titcomb- Bradbury wharf below
the point where the structure slid into
the river, and has driven row of pill
ing to hGld, that part which remains
in place. It IS understood that the
wharf will be rebuilt later on.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-16
DaiIv kenneter Journal
TUESDAY, JUNE 1e, 1908.
Card. Of thanks, Obituary notices, res

Cards Of thanks, obituary notices, res
olutions of respect. etc. will be
charged at the rate of ten cents per
line. No charge less than rs cents.
All advertising announcements OF en-
tertainments whose object Is the
raising Of money, will be charged at
the rate of fifteen cents a line.
Advertising notices, news form will be
excluded from our local columns. ex-
cept such as refer to advertisers &C.
cupying space in our advertising
columns and will be run under
separate head on one of the local
pages.
Subscribers who fail to receive the
Journal promptly will confer favor
by notifying the Office Immediately.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-16

Among the other express on train Ga
yesterday forenoon We're 16 cans OF
trout and salmon fry from the Mon
mouth fish hatchery. The little fell
lows were consigned to Hon. Howard
Davies of Yarmouth and were destined
to be planted in the waters of that
section.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-16

Hyman Chernowsky and family have
moved out to Cobbosseecontee for the
season and are now occupying their
cottage on the north shore.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-16

J. A. Folsom has sold his 2O-foot gas
olIne launch to Gardiner parties and
the boat was put overheard and taken
down river Yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-16

3. A. Packard the painter at $40
Water street has painted fine gold
lettered sign for A. S. Cyr and placed
it in position.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-16

The national colors We're displayed
from the staff at City hall yesterday
in honor of Flag day, and also from
many Of the residences about the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-16

A. special display of souvenir spoons,
belt pins and birth-month brooches IS
being made by Guy O. Vickery. the
ieWeler.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-16
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TO-DAY

Stevens & Ballard.
Grape NutS-Cereal.
r.. A. Strout-Farms.
Collateral Loan Co.
X. W. Soule-Furniture.
G.. +. Chase-Real estate.
Guy O. INDEPENDENTLY.
Mrs. +. NJ. Observation-Disclosures
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-16

Flesh. white. pink, brunette: Satin skin
powder is made in 4 dainty tints. &c
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-16
Full $500 Readings $l.OO
Other Readings 50 Cents.
Satisfaction or No Fee.
| Hereby Solemnly Agree.

and guarantee to make no
charge If I fail to call you by
name and tell you the exact
object of your visit, also friends
and enemies, who and when to
marry. l will give never failing
advice upon all matters of love,
marriage, courtship, divorce,
business speculation and trans
actions of all kinds. l further
guarantee that after have told
it to you all, that if you are not
satisfied, delighted and amazed,
and you don't consider my work
superior to any other Clairvoy-
ant you have ever visited, then
I charge YOU not one penny.
I Go guarantee to tell you
everything .yihtppt asking you
any questions. I guarantee sue
cess where all others fail, so if
in trouble or doubt, mentally,
physically or financially. con-
suit FONDEE at once and learn
of the true course to pursue.
See this man today and be
happy tomorrow. FEE so
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il not satisfied fee nothing.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-01-16
RACING AN EXPENSIVE GAME
New York Tracks Pay Tax on $4,000
900 Receipts in 1907.

New York, Jan. 1e.-The per cent
tax on gross 'ereipis in 1907 at the
New York race tracks will yield S45,-
375 more than the tax OF 1905.
The increase is more than ~ per
cent. The total amount to be dis
trfbuted to the state fairs. as re-
suit. is s246,42S.16. This means that
the gross receipts at the tracks In
1907 we're about 100000 more than
in 1906, and in the last named year
the total gross receipts at all the tracks
was more than 100000.
In round figures. therefore, the
tracks receipts for 1907. despite the
drop in receipts in the fall. We're near
ly 100000. At least half this
amount was WON by horse owners in
that period. The remainder. after
large funds were set aside for emer-
gencies, went for interest on invest
ment expenses, etc.
Bearing in mind the fact that for
the past two years the various racing
associations were not In receipt of the
very large amounts formerly paid by
bookmakers and for what Is known
as poolroom privileges. the steady
growth of receipts is undoubtedly evil
dence of the great popularity of the
turf.