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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-03-24

Miss Bessie N. Haggett testified that
she taught the summer school In Mr..
Colby's district, and saw Charles Harlow
at Mr.. Colby's, where she boarded. 1t
was the 18th of June.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-03-24
Born.

In East Stoneham, March Is, to the wife OF
Silas Stearns, a son.
in East StOneham, March /, to the wire OF
Elmer McA lister, a daughter.
In East Stoneham, March II, to the wife OF
Artemus Grover, a daughter.
in Dixaed Center, March T. to the wife OF
Elisha Berry, son.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-03-24

Francis E. Wilson of Paris testified
that he had worked on the mine; at one
time ran the engine in the pumping sta
ton, in the winter of 1907. Mr..
Everett was there frequently. He told
me that he was making good money,
and would own the best farm in Oxford
County inside of two years.
Cross-examined, witness said Everett
told him he was getting from SIS to $50
a week.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-03-24

Mrs. Sidney A. Thayer testified that
she bought book of Charles Harlow on
the forenoon of the 18th Of June.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-03-24
Married..

In Bridgton, March IL, by Rev. VIM. Wood,
Sir. Gardner Leroy Adams and Miss Addie
Brown Hale, both of Denmark.
In Mexico, March Is, by Rev. III. s. Howes,
Mr. John Withee OF Mexico and Miss Lottie May
Mills of Rumford Falls.
In Gilbertyie, March IS, by Rev. A. Talbot,
Mr.. Frank A. Smith Of Oxford and Mrs. Nettie
Marshall.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-03-24
Bankrupt's Petition for Discharge.

IN s 'as Rs'isi Fl Bsassss
To the HON HALE Judge Ss Of bst p
GEORGE H. PACKARD, Of Buckfeld, in the
" County Of Oxford, and State OF Maine,
10 said District, respectfully represents, that
duly adjudged bankrupt, under the Acts OF
Congress relating to Bankruptcy; that he has
duly surrendered all his property and rights OF
property. and has fully compiled With all inc ns
requirements Of said Acts and OF the orders Of
Court touching his bankruptcy.
wherefore he prays, That he may be de-
creed by the Court to have full discharge from
all debts provsbe against his estate under s sE
cepted by law from such discharge:
Dated this 10th day Of March, A. D. 1908.
GEORGE II. PACKARD, Bankrupt
ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON.
DISTRICT OF MAINE, ss.
On this 2lst day Of March, A. D. 1908, on read
Ing the foregoing petition, II Is
Ordered by the Court, That q hearing be had
upon the same on the 10th day OF April. A. u
1908, before said Court at Portland, In said Dis
notice thereof be published In the Oxford Dem
ocrat, newspaper printed In said District. and
that all known creditors, and other persons II
and show cause. II any they have. why the pray
er OF said petitioner should not be granted.
And It is further ordered by the Court, Tha
the Clerk shall send by mail to all known cred
itors copies Of said petition and this order, ad
dressed to them at their places Of residence 81
| stated.
Witness the HON. CLARENCE HALE, Judgt
of the said Court, and the seal thereof, at Fort
land, in said District, on the 2lst day OF March
A. d. 1908. o.,
IL. 8. JAMES =: hEW ~. OIerk.
A true copy of petition and order thereon.
Attest JAMES e. HEWEY, Clerk.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-03-24

Sidney A. Thayer, who lives in the
house nearest the mine, and Alva A.
Swift, who is at Mrs. brakes, in the
vicinity, severally testified that Ed Rad
cliffe was not at their houses on the
evening of June 18th.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-03-24
Henry futile, son Of Horace D. Tut
tie, testified to the same conversation.

Charles B. Harlow of Paris testified
that be had been engaged in canvassiug
In the month of June he took supper al
Charles Colby's one night. Asked wha,
they had for supper, he named apples
white bread and butter, potatoes, and
pork.
Did Radcliffe 90 away from there thai
night?
He did.
At what time?
Ishould say about Z o'clock.
Can you tell what day that wasp
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-03-24

At quarter of ten Saturday morning
Wallace G.. Everett, the respondent, was
called to the stand. He rose and went
forward promptly.
In answer to questions, he stated that
he was So years OF age, had lived in
Paris twenty-five years, and was farm
or, doing some work in other lines. he
began work at the mine in 1906, and was
employed as caretaker after the build
ings were erected. He related the in
structions regarding marauders sub
stantially as Mr.. Bachelor had stated it.
He also said that he had charge of the
dynamite.
Did you have to keep an account OF
the dynamite used?
did, every stick.
Everett said be finished up the little
dynamite house, and gave description
of it. He stated that he put the clasp
on the door, and described the lock
which was used on 1t.
The three locks in the case were
show him, and he stated that 1t was
none of them.
Everett described the interior of the
building, and stated that there were or
the floor some pieces OF sheet steel ano
a bunch of nails. The stove was filled
with excelsior, and on the excelsior wal
some dynamite.
In the boxes at the time of the ex
plosion there were six sticks of sixty
per cent dynamite and two sticks o.
thirty per cent, and some small pieces
also some electric primers.
Was the large dynamite house broker
into at any time?
Everett stated that 1t was, and seven
teen sticks were taken. Later the dyna
mite was found under the house.
Did you get some dynamite from tn
big house for Gibbs and Howe, the da!
before the explosion?
did, three sticks.
Did you tell them you didn't have an!
in the little dynamite houseP
did not.
What was your practice about visiting
the property at night9
used to 90 out around the mill ever.
night about 8 O'Clock.
] Everett also said that he used to keel
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-03-24

cliffe, and never was In Everett's pos
session. All the facts in the case, we
shall present to you, without evasion or
concealment.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-03-24

Ny recollection Is that It was the 18th.
REORGANIZATION: Did you stop at
Wallace Maxim's one night on that tripf
might have, l couldn't say certainly.
What were you selling?
The witness named several books.
In answer to Mr.. Barnes, witness
stated that the day he ate supper at
Colby's was the day he was trying to
sell a book to Miss Bessie Haggett, the
school teacher. and the day before he
sold book to Mrs. Sidney Thayer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-03-24

Horace D. Tuttle was recalled, and
testified that he had conversation with
Charles Harlow at one time, when Har-
low came downsfrom the direction of
the mine. 1t was in reference to the
explosion. He stated that he thought
it was the day following the explosion.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-03-24

Jailer Farrar was recalled and stated
that soon after Everett's arrest he took
possession of certain effects at the cook
house. On request he read the list. Ask
ed about the black handled knife, he
stated that he did not take the knife in
his hands, and did not recollect what
kind of a knife 1t was.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-03-24

Mrs. Emily l.. Small of Paris, living a
short distance from the mine property,
testified that Radcliffe was not at her
house on June 18th.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-03-24

In rebuttal Professor Robinson was re-
called BY the state. In answer to ques-
lions he stated that he was familiar with
the composition of dynamite, and had
analyzed 1t for the Du Pont Co.
How recently have you visited their
works?
Last September.
Professor Robinson stated the compo-
sition of dynamite.
Asked about the stability of tho Du
Pont dynamite, he stated that he had
tested ii by hammering it, shooting pis-
tol bullets into it, and in other ways.
Whatabout the stability of dynamite
which has been frozen and thawed?
1t returns to its ordinary condition OF
stability when thoroughly thawed.
Professor Robinson stated that 1t re.
quired a considerable blow to explode
dynamite by hammering.
Asked by Mr.. Swasey as to whether
there was not point in the thawing OF
dynamite when 1t was particularly sensi.
tive to explosion, he said there is, al
the point of passing from the frozen to
the thawed condition.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-03-24

Forrie w. Everett of Paris, son of Wal
lace G.. Everett, testified that he had
been at the mine, and had found burned
fuse there He produced piece which
he got the 18th of November, about 200
feet north of where the little dynamite
house stood.
At this point adjournment was made
for Friday night.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-03-24

Horace D. Tuttle of Paris, living near
the mine, testified that Ed Radcliffe
told him some time in March or April
that he was going to have rum and dyna-
mite the Fourth, and have general
celebration. He said he was going to
Bethel where he could get rum, and he
knew where be could get some dyna-
mite, and he and Colby were going to
have hell of q time.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-03-24

Walter L. Gray was the first witness
for the defence. He testified to wit
Messing as notary an assignment OF
the $1,000 insurance policy from Edgar L..
Radcliffe to Wallace G. Everett. At that
time the statement was made that
Everett had to pay the premiums, and
was to take the assignment as security.
Mr.. Gray also stated that he had
general charge of the early operations at
the mine, and that during that time a
slorehouse at the property was broken
into. The office building on Paris Hill
was also apparently entered. Nothing
was missed from either building.
On cross-examination Mr.. Gray stated
that the assignment of the policy was
filled out before he witnessed it; that
the assignment was made in the barber
shop of Guy Buck, who was agent for
the insurance company; that Wallace
Everett came after him to do the bust
ness.
Questioned by Mr.. Philbrook as to the
statement regarding the reason for the
assignment, Mr.. Gray said that Everett
made the statement to him alone, and
not in the presence of either Radcliffe or
Buck, nor did Radcliffe himself make
any statement regarding it.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-03-24
LEROY r Everett Of West Paris. broth.

Leroy F. Everett of West Paris, broth
or of Wallace G. Everett, testified to
Ed Radcliffe being at his house In May,
1905. Ed wanted to hire out to me.
There had been a we'll explosion, and
my brother had been arrested. Ed said
that Charles Edwards and Cummings
offered him twenty-five dollars to testify
against my brother, but he wouldn't do
it. He said Wallace didn't blow up the
we'll, but he knew who did.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-03-24

Charles H. Colby was recalled to the
stand, and Mr.. Swasey showed him the
knife in the case, and asked him whose
it was. He answered that it was Ed
Radcliffe's knife.
Mr.. Swasey showed him lantern, and
Colby said that it was lantern Ed said
Everett lent him to come home with.
By Mr.. Barnes
Do you know Charles HarlowP
do.
Was he at your house in June?
Yes, took supper there.
Was this the night that Ed Radcliffe
was blown up?
1t was not.
When was it?
1t was the night before.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-03-24

Mr.. Swasey offered copy of the
stenographic report of the testimony OF
James W. Gibbs, taken at the prelimi,
nary hearing in the Norway Municipal
Court, and read extracts from 1t, also
the testimony of Gibbs, given at the trial
in October, aud read extracts from II
varying from his testimony at this trial.
Mr.. Swasey then stated that the de.
fence was closed.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-03-24

Arthur G.. Eaton of Portland, repre-
senting the Equitable Life Assurance
Society, was called as witness for the
defence at this point, as an accommoda.
ton. He testified to issuing a policy of
$1,000 to Edgar l. Radcliffe in 1905, for
which a policy for $500 was later sub
stituted, at Radcliffe's request.
On eross-examiuation by Mr.. Phil
brook, Mr.. Eaton stated that his atten-
ton was called to Radcliffe as possible
risk by Wallace G. Everett, and that
Everett was to be the beneficiary in the
original policy.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-03-24

1t is usual for the prosecuting attorney
or attorneys to develop some theory or
theories as to how the crime was COM
mitted. In this case the prosecuting at
torneys have developed no theory. Have
you had any suggestion from the counsel
as to how they will argue the crime was
committed? l don't know whether they
are going to argue that Radcliffe was
killed BY being blown up, or by having
his throat cut, whether Everett cut his
throat before he was blown up or after
ward, or what they are going to argue.
In the matter of the insurance, Mr..
Swasey asserted that Everett never had
$500 insurance on Radcliffe's life, but
the understanding was that Everett was
only to get out of the policies what he
had advanced on them in premiums.
The Crocker Hill mine was under the
management of Mr. Bachelor, the su-
perintendent. 1t was under strict rules
and regulations. They took extra pre-
cautions, because several Of the build
ings had been entered and property
taken. Mr.. Everett was care-taker and
Waterman, and he had positive instruc.
tions to follow and detain any intruder
ises. He was doing that and carrying
out his instructions on the night Of this
lamentable accident.
This little dynamite house was built
for the purpose Of making up the dyna
mite for use, a work of which Mr.
Everett had charge. The house wa
covered with scraps Of corrugated steel
Inside the house, at the time of this at
fair, on the floor, were scraps of cur
ragated iron and nails lying on the floor
On the night of the 18th of June Mr.
Everett discovered prowler, FOLLOWED
him and fastened him into the dyna
mite house, and then started for th'
mill to telephone. The explosion CAM
before he reached the mill. He telephon
ed, and was instructed to stay in tn
mill till the officers arrived, and did 80
Mr.. Swasey stated that the defenc
would maintain that the explosion wa
caused by some act or accident of Edga
l.. Radcliffe, and that death was cause,
by the explosion; that the knife whicl
!. ID in the case was the property of Rad
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-02
DOINCS ARE ON
AT ISLAND CITY
BALL GROUNDS
Seasons Opening .Auspicious
in Everything Except
the Weather.
BETTER is THE PROMISE
Dubuque Here to Be Entertained for
Two Days Before Trip
South.

y
The real, joyful agitation of the at
Imosphere broke loose in Rock Island
this afternoon when Stroehle's full
brass band boarded special car on
Second avenue, and, accompanied by
the Rock Island and Dubuque baseball
teams, started to loop the loop in the
| three cities. The Islanders wore their
brand new uniforms and the erstwhile
tailenders were looking their prettiest,
too, especially Dow Vandine.
| In good season the artists, base
ballical and musical, returned and
brought up at the Island City park,
soon to be the scene of the 1908 PEN
nant There were no formalities there
beyond the usual warming up, and
then Mayor Schaffer whipped the first
ball over the pan, and the season was
opened.
Conspicuous among the baseball dig
Initaries participating in the days
functions, in addition to President Ro-
senfield and Secretary Munger, were
M. III. Sexton and H. E. Casteel, for
mer presidents of the association.
Mr.. Sexton today received letter
from M. J. Reagan of Boston saying
he was unable to be present at to-
days opening, and asking that his re-
CARDS be extended to his friends here.
More Excitement the 18th.
Altogether it was very suspicious
opening, but the directors are plan
ming something bigger and even more
exciting for the day when the cham
pionship pennant is hung on the pole
at the Island City ball park On that
occasion there will be some chin mu-
sic as well as the brand the musicians
furnish, and it will be the big day of
the year This will take place on the
18th, after the team has returned from
a trip to the south end of the circuit.
1t is expected that if the weather on
that day permits, there will be the
largest crowd at the park that it has
ever held.
While the weather today was not
what had been ordered for the occa-
sion, there is a promise recorded of
something better for tomorrow, and
1t is reasonably certain that there will
be nothing severe enough to interfere
with game, the same beginning at )
O'Clock. Tomorrow evening the team
goes south to tour the southern cities.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-02
RALPH STUART IN @sTRoNGHE ART AT THE ILLINOIS MAY :

the relative strength of the two teams.
Murphy started the first inning with
a single and came all the way around
on Towards throw into the bleachers,
Cook going safe Swain drove out a
three-sacker which he tried to
stretch into homer without success.
Berger smashed for two bases scoring
Cook. but was caught when Mcbride
rolled a grounder down the diamond.
Cedar Rapids also registered in the
first on three-baggers by Davis and
Howard
Bad Time in Second.
Scott had bad time in the second
after two were gone. Mattick famed
and Crandall hit but died at second
|on fielder's choice, Lavelle singled
and bowers muffed long fly by
Laughlin, Simon scoring. Davis and
Weaver were passed, Lavelle being
forced in. Towards single brought
two more runs. Brown walked out
but Mattick struck out for the second
time in the inning.
In the fourth bowers was stung in
the ribs and advanced on Eng's sim
gle, scoring, when Scott went down.
In the fifth Swain lined out another
homer.
Matters were cinched in the seventh
when two singles and three errors
netted two runs. In the eighth three
singles and steal figured in three
n ~
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-02

Two base hits-Carr, H. O'Brien,
Fleet Three base HIT. O'Brien.
Base on balls-Off Companion, z; off
Fleet, 5. Hit by pitched ball-Genins.
Struck out-By Companion, 8; by
Miller. Q; by Fleet. 5. Double play
Neiman- Crockett. Stolen base-Cork-
hill. Umpire-Walsh. Time-1:45.
Diamond Doings.
AL Swain is hitting about an 800
clip. He has been using Murphy's
bat which he broke yesterday. 1t is
devoutely hoped however that the &C
cident will not have any i'll effect on
the line of goods he has been deliyer-
| ing.
| The Cedar Rapids Republican says
when Swain comes back they are go
ing to put him in quarantine. The
Rabbits are sent away with the fol-
lowing thrust: To-day and tomorrow
the Rabbites will be at Clinton. They
won't come back here until the fif-
teenth by which time both themselves
and the weather man will have had
/ more practice in the art of giving us
what We want
The honors were not all Swalm's for
you will notice that Howard, the Rab-
bit, had four hits, too.
Still at the top of the heap.
Wonder if Manager Reed plans to
pitch Bittrolff every day.
Mr.. Aliens goods which he offered
at Bloomington yesterday seem to have
been very much to Peoria's liking.
Fourteen hits.
Instructions to scorers and members
of the press occupying the press box
at the Rock Island park by President
w. A. Rosenfield are as follows:
| '"The press box is for exclusive use
CT base ball reporters, when in their
official capacity and when reporting
games But one representative of
each paper will be permitted in press
stand. AS the space is reserved for con-
venience of the reporters, the privilege
of excluding any who does not conduct
himself properly, is retained by the
management. 1t is the desire of the
officers that reporters refrain from
making remarks to players on either
side or to the umpire"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-02
GAMES MONDAY.
Rock Island at Peoria.
Cedar Rapids at Decatur.
Dubuque at Springfield.
Clinton at Bloomington.

Cedar Rapids, Iowa May 2. =
Swalm's batting was again the feature
of glorious victory over Cedar Rap
ids yesterday. Chill winds and a
shower early in the afternoon scared
the crowd away but did not have much
effect on the Islanders, who hit fiercely
and overcame a big lead the Rabbits
succeeded in piling up early in the
session
Scott and Lavelfe were opposed on
the slab and held each other about
even. The result seems to show fairly
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-02

by Allen, 1; by Wilder, 4. Double
plays-Henry-Lewe Lee-Wolfe
Passed ball--Wolfe. Wild pitch-Wild.
er. Stolen hases-Wolfe, Coover. I'm.
ire-McGreevy
Call ON BittrOiR Again.
Decatur, H., May Decatur de-
feated Springfield to 2. Landermilk
held his own until the ninth, when he
showed signs of weakening. Bittrolff
succeeded him and retired the side
The game was another hard fought
battle, and when Mccarthy saw il
getting away he talked too much to
the umpire and was fined. Score:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-02
R. ]. CLUB BOWLERS
WIN ANOTHER MATCH
Defeat Comus Team in Series in
Which Losers Take Two of
Three Games.

The Rock Island Club bowling team
last evening added another victory
to its list, defeating the Comus club
in a series of three games. The Com
us bowlers rolled higher totals in
two of the games, but fell down in the
aggregate of the match and lost, 2482
to 245O. The contests were very close
and exciting. The teams met at the
Rock Island club alleys. The scores
were as follows:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-02

punched hits nicely, while Davenport,
though hitting the more numerously,
could not get them with men on base.
Ekblad's three Dagger with three men
on base was feature. Davenport
made five three haggers. Score:
Augustana .s401O160O.-12 I
Davenport :t.o02oo2012- z s z
Batteries Ekblad and Johnson;
Kaufman and Casey.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-02
ASK DAvENP0RTERs TO SHOOT
Rock Island Gun Club Plans Matches
For Next Thursday.

The Rock Island Gun club will hold
its regular monthly shoot next Thurs
day afternoon, May z. Efforts will
be made to get out a
good attendance of the members. 1t
is also announced that an invitation
has been extended to the members of
the Cumberland Gun club of Daven-
port to participate. The local
organization has not been meet
ing regularly for some months, but
will do so i'm the future.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-02

run-Swalm. Bases on balls = Off
Scott 4. Struck out-By Lavelle. q;
by Scott, 8 Double play-Berger-
Cook Edmonds. Passed ball - Eng.
Hit by pitcher-Lavelle, 1. Umpire
Stickney. Time, 1850.
- Wilder Good This Year.
Bloomington, Ill.,. May 2.-Wilder
was inyinoible with men on bases,
while Allen was hit hard. Both teams
played gilt-edged ball despite the mud
dy grounds. Beck's fielding was the
feature. Score:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-02
HIGH SCHOOL BOYS yIcIoRs

Defeat the Y. N. c. A. Baseball Team
in an Exciting Contest.
The first baseball team of the Y. M.
c. Al. played team of high school
boys this morning and, were defeated
z to s. It was a close game and an
other contest is to be arranged for
an early date.
The Y. NJ. G. A. Juniors this morn
ing played the baseball game with the
Silvis Y. M c. A. team postponed from
last Saturday. The game was played
at Campbell's island and resulted in
d victory for the Rock Island boys, is
to 5.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-02
AMATEURS TO MEETAT TOWER
Elks and Cross country's to Play
Morning Game.

Tomorrow morning at the Watch
Tower the Elks and Cross Countrys
will come together on the diamond.
Manager Kehoe of the latter submits
the following lineup: Miller. c; Fox,
p, Linstrom, 1b; Anderson, 2b; Eng
man, IS; Humes, Sb; Laurent. If, Kin
Her, Of; Lyons, rf. The Cross Coun-
.trys who were prevented by rain from
playing the Suburban Isles at the local
park last Sunday will play the game
at the island May "a.
Manager Carse of the Elks requests
that all members of his team be at
the club rooms at o'clock.