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Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-03-30
Miscreant Eyades Guards
at Pandora, Co|oy
And Blows Up Manager Wells
House With Dynamite.
Gen. Wells Has Wonderful Escape
mo Clue to Villain.

Telluride, Colo, March 29.--Elud-
ing the night guard stationed at the
Smuggler Union mine at Pandora, Two
miles south of here, and the rays OF
the seachlight. which is constantly
thrown about the premises during the
night from the high tower Of the mill
as a precautionary measure, an un~
known person gained access to the
residence of General Bulkeiey Wells,
general manager of the SmusGler Un-
ion Mining 90, Friday night and
pIanted dynamite under his bed. The
dynamite was exploded by lgiiitlng a
fuse on the outside of the building
about o'clock Saturday morning
when the intended victim was asleep.
lie was hurled against the ceiling and
alghted under Il mass of debris, but
escaped with q few bruises and
scratches and impaired hearing.
Although n sysmatic search has
been made by Sheriff Fitzpatrick and
deputies aided by hundreds of citi-
zns. no clue has been found to the
perpetrators of the act. One man
who is charged with having said that
Wells should be killed, is being held
on suspicion.
In the same building where the at
tempt to kill General Wells was made
Arthur Collins, predecessor of Cen
eral Wells, as general manager, was
murdered six years ago, while playing
game of cards with a number OF
friends at night. The man who killed
Collins fired a heavy load of buckshot
through the window into his back.
Steve Adams. Harry Orchards alleged
accomplice in the murder of ex-Gov-
crnor Steunenberg of Idaho, now in
jail in Telluride, will soon be placed
on trial on the charge Of numbering
Collins.
Wells is chiefly responsible for
Adams being brought back to Colorado
on this charge.
The explosion wrecked the bed, tore
the mattress and bed clothing to
shreds and hurled Gen. Wells fully
Is feet across the sleeping porch, rem
derinw him temporarily unconscious
and deaf, as well as lascerating his
face and head. The charge also tore
n hole three feet in diameter through
the floor of the sleeping porch and
the ceiling of the dining room be-
meath.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-03-30
BOY WHISTLES IN COURT.
Does "Merry Widow Stunt" Ten Times
to Pay for Annoyance.

Pittsburg. March 29.-"The Merry
Widow Waltz" one of the latest popu-
lar airs. grated on the ears Of Con-
stable DIETRICH. of the North Side Mar
ket House. the other day and because
Gilbert Zewe, aged is, dared to whistle
it within the precincts of the market
he was arrested
When he was arraigned before Mag
istrate IIadheld he was released, after
saying to him:
THAT Merry Widow Waltz is a pref
ty thing. and il you whistle it ten times
you may 60"
Zewe puckered up his lips, but So
many III the court room laughed he
whistled with difficulty.
The constable contended that when
one person starts to whistle the seduc-
tive air in the building the whole mar
ket house whistles and this interferes
with business.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-03-30
ANNUAL MEETING
VI Village Corporation Held In Union
Hall Saturday.

me annua! meeting Of the Village Cor
poration was held in Union hall Saturday
AFTERNOON. 1t was we'll attended. The
meeting was called to order by l.. L. Lib
py' clerk, and o. II. Drake was chosen
MODERATOR The following officers were
chosen:
Assessors-A. H. Burse, D. M. Parks.
F. H. Randlett. .
.ierk ana treasurer-L. L. Libby.
agent and auditor-O. H. Drake
1t was voted to raise the sum of sao-o
ior street lighting and s12OO for the use
oI the fire department. 1t was voted r.
pay the salary of night watch s,so ava
other corporation charges ont Of +ra 80,
ey already In the treasury. summer NJ
Causland bid in tax collection a. .. .,,,,a.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-03-30
VERDICT FOR PLAINTIFF.
Superior Court Jury Finds In Favor Of
George Gordon.

The Jury in the case of George Cor
don VS.. Bingham Land Co returned q
verdict Saturday for the plaintiff. This
was an action to recover for balance due
on numbering contract and not for ser
vices as a scaler as was enormously re-
ported. The jury awarded him 1854 81.
Augustine Simmons for plaintiff; C. F.
Johnson for defendant
Saturday forenoon was occupied in the
trial of Alfred Sargent of Hinckley VS..
George II. Wilbur of Old Town. This
was an action to recover on a board bill.
Forrest Goodwin for plaintiff; F. w.
knowlton for defendant. Tie evidence
was all in Saturday noon when court ad-
journed until Monday at 1870. The jury
will then be charged Judge Spear pass
ed Sunday at his home in Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-03-30

Relatives and friends of Mr.. and Mrs
Nelson Z. Anderson of Chicago will be
very happy to know that word has been
received Of their safety in San Francisco,
Cal. Mr.. and Mrs. Anderson and two
children, son and daughter, were on the
iil-fated steamer Pomona. which while on
the way from San Francisco to Eureka
March II ran into rock and was
wrecked. There were 90 passengers. be-
sides the crew. all of whom were taken
ashore In safety. Mrs. Anderson is the
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs Alon3o Libby
of this town and she with her children
passed several months here last summer
Mr' Anderson and family are making a
tour or California with the idea of liv-
ing there.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-03-30
Knowles Mckenney.

MISS Evelina E. McKenney, who has
ived as daughter in the family Of Mr.
ana MRS John Titcomb for the past eight
Years and Burton Leroy Knowles of
wliiimantic were married at $40 M
saturday at the home of Mr. and Mrs
Titcomb, Somerset avenue. Rev w
Russell, pastor of the Metbodist
performed the ceremony in tho ,rasana"
OF the members of the family and n feu,
rasrosa ,s.eea TRENDS, Following the ceremony
refreshments were served. 'o''S
Inc young couple will leave todav for
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-03-30
FIRE IN NoRRIDGEWock.
Farm Buildings Of Melvin Gray Burn
ed-loss $4,000; Insurance $500.

Word was received here Saturday morn
ing that the farm buildings owned and
occupied by Melvin Gray, situated on the
road to Mercer in Norridgewock. were
burned Friday. The fire started at II
o'clock and with such rapidity did the
flames spread that the inmates had bare
ly time to escape from the burning house.
Nothing but the clothes they wore were
saved. The fire is said to have originated
from the chimney. All the live stock,
farm produce and household goods were
destroyed. The loss is $4,000, with insur-
ance of $5OD
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-03-30

Miss Eva Tucker, principal of the Ris-
bee school in Rumford Falls. VINO has
been visiting her brother. Edward Tuck
er, who is employed at the custom house
in Bath. arrived Saturday to pass the
remainder of her vacation with her moth
er, Mrs. Luretta Tucker.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-03-30
QUICK RELIEF
For
Sudden CrampS

Morrill,, Me-, July 10, 1905.
Il have used L. F. Bitters. and
recommend them as the best general
medicine ever tried. always keen
them in the house for sudden
cramps" Yours truly,
Mrs. Ada Wilkins.
The danger and pain of sudden sick
ness may BE- prevented by always keep
ing bottle Of Il. F." Atwood's Bitter,
in the house. 35c. at druggists.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-03-30

Aerial letter boxes have been placed
in all large tenement houses and apart
ment buildings in Budapest, Hungary.
When the postman enters the hall on
the first floor of a building he places
the letters in the boxes allotted to the
different families. A spring is then
pressed ard electricity does the rest.
The boxes are shot up to the floor re-
quired. where they remain until emp
tied, or until the postman comes again
and brings them down by touching an
other spring.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-03-30
KAISER YIELDS.
Continued from Page One.)

ed Press tonight that the German for
eign Office had issued a statement that
although there had been some opposi-
ton the German government was quite
willing to receive him as American
ambassador, declined to drop the at
titude of degnified reserve which he
has maintained throughout. He said:
81 must decline to discuss any phase
of this matter. Washington. in the
end, will decide: what course shall be
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-03-30
A STRONG GUARD
Over Jail Where Adams Is Prisoner
Strong Feeling Very Bitter.

Telluride. Col, March 29.-As a result
of the attempt to murder General Wells.
general manager of the SmuEgler Union
Mines Mt Pandcr, Yesterday, Sheriff Fitz-
patrick is taking precautions tonight to
guard the Jail in which steve Adams,
charged with the assassination of Arthur
l.. Collins Gen. Wells predcc, ssor as
manager. Is confined The feeling against
Adams is becoming more bitter every
day. He is supposed to represent the ele
ment among the miners that believe in
violence against mine owners.
General Wells. il is alleged obtained
from Adams in Idaho n confession in
which Adams Implicated himself rs the
slayer of Collins, but Adams has sine.
repudiated this reported confession. For
this reason 1t is believed that Adams
friends may think that If Wells could he
gotten out of the way before the case
comes to trial it would be difficult to con-
vict Adams.
About n week ago General Wells re-
ceived an anonymous letter threatening
tcrs are reported to have been received
by different mine managers of this re-
gion. threatening that the mills would he
blown up and that they would be troubled
in different way. Following the attempt
on Gen. Wells life. more guards have
been employed and increased precautions
have been taken.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-03-30

Depnty Sheriff M. L. Strickland and
oiicer oscar Getchell were called to the
yards of the Somerset car shop Saturday
morning to dislodge five tramps who had
taken possession Of one Of the workmen's
cars, after driving out the men in charge.
Ihe tramps were driven out and ordered
10 leave town. Later another member
OF the gang. who had been sent out to
purchase liquor, was arrested and taken
to the lookup in an intoxicated condition
several bottles of whiskey were found
upon his person.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-03-30

Frank Merriam, a student at the Uni
versity of Maine. arrived in town Sat
urday and will pass the vacation with his
parents, Rev. and Mrs. George Merriam.
His brother Arthur of Colby is also
passing the spring recess with his pa
rents.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-03-30

CHARLES Sewall, superintendent of the
Oakland and Fairfield schools, has hand
ed in his resignation to take effect puly /,
lsos' The resignation was accepted at
Joint meeting of the school boards of the
TWO towns. He has acted as superinten-
dent for the two towns for the past year
and has given satisfaction to all.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-03-30

Charles Crowell. master mechanic of
the Somerset Railroad, had the misfor-
unite recently to fracture badly one of
the fingers of his right hand. His hand
was caught beneath falling locomotive
spring.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-03-30

Albert ii. Webendorfer has purchased
of Charles Woodruff his farm in the west
part of the town. Mr.. Webendorfer will
continue raising small garden vegetables
to supply the many customers which Mr.
Woodruff has had for the past few years
Mr.. Woodruff and family will move to
Beane's Corner, where they will Conduct
general store which has been their
property for some time
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-03-30

Before leaving Christchurch for the
Antarctic regions. says the WeStmii-
ster Gazette, Captain Schackleton. the
commander of the latest British south
polar expedition, was duly sworn in as
postmaster of King Edward the
Seventh Land. He has been author
lzed by the Postmaster of
New Zealand to open an office in that
most southerly of the Kings dominions
to issue stamps and transmit mails as
opportunity offers. These south polar
stamps will doubtless be priced by phi
lateiists and other lovers of curios.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-03-30

W. D. Hutchins of Augusta was in
town Saturday. He is the president Of
the IIutchins Real Estate Co. in that
city and while here appointed j. Edwin
Taylor as agent for this town and vi
cinity.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-03-30

The order lost by James Connors last
thursday was discovered by Deputy
Sheriff Strickland Saturday morning. Mr.
Strickland noticed on leaving his home
IN the morning several objects on the
steps and among them was an order on
BOYD 4 Harvey for s71.1c payable to
James Connors. Tho remainder of the
collection consisted of an old felt hat, a
mltten and bottle Of Jamaica ginger.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-03-30

Miss Florence Estes, who has been
spending her vacation with her parents
Mr. and Mrs. Howard Estes. left Satur-
day for Isoothbay Harbor, where she is
employed as a teacher.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-03-30

Clair Marston. who has been the guest
of his mother, Mrs. Sarah S. Marston.
left Saturday for Port Deposit, Md, to
resume his studies at the Jacob Tome
Institute
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-03-30

On Saturday 4 crew of seven men and
16 horses in the employ of the Shawmut
Manufacturing Co. passed through town.
They had been employed the past winter
in the numbering camps of this concern
at Dead river. The horses We're looking
we'll
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-03-30

The Y. P. S. c. Z. sociable which was
to have been held, this evening in tho
Bethany Baptist chapel has been post
poned until Tuesday night. In its place
an address will be given by Rev Henry
c. Mabie, D. D., of Boston. correspond
ing secretary of the American Baptist
Missionary Union.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-03-30

Miss Hazel Field of this town, who has
been for some time an operator in the
telephone exchange at Waterville has
been appointed night operator in the ex-
change at Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-03-30

Mrs. r. Z. Jackson and little son left
Satui day for CampeIlo. Mass, where they
will be the guests of her sister. Mrs
Eli iah Alden.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-03-30

The engagement Is announced Of Rev.
w. F. Richmond, pastor OF the Congre-
gational church in Bingham, to Miss
Georgia Colby of that town. Mr. Rich
mond has had charge of the parish in
that town for the past five years. Friends
of the couple extend congratulations
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-03-30

| H l.. Walker, who is numbering at
Mainstream. arrived Saturday for an
over-Sunday visit with Mr.. and Mrs. F.
L. Mayo
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-03-30
A Successful Concert

Ihere were but few vacant seats in
Grange hall Friday night when the cur
tain rose on Part I of the concert given
by the musical clubs from the University
OF Maine. The proceeds were for the
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-03-30

Eddie Randlett, who has employment in
Augusta, arrived Saturday for a visit to
MI. and Mrs. A. T. Randlett.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-03-30

Dwight Kimball of Waterville passed
Sunday with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs
G. Z. Kimball.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-03-30

Folsom Merrill. Bowdoin II. is passing
the Easter recess here with his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs Il. N. Merrill.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-03-30

Harry Turner has finished work for the
Somerset Road and is visiting in Naples
for short time before going to his home
in Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-03-30

Mrs. W. H. Wheeler has returned from
a visit of q few days in Augusta with
relatives and friends.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-03-30
Take a Peek
in Your Garret

And the chances are that
You will flnd something
you have no use for but
which some one else may
want very much. Then
put an ad. in the Journal
war column and see the
re-
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-03-30

Maurice p. Merrill, student at Bowdoin
is passing the spring recess here with
| his parents, Mr.. and Mrs ]. p. Merrill
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-03-30

Mrs. Frank Hackett and son Ronella of
Robinson are guests of Mr. Ilackett's
sister, Mrs. Frank Randlett
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-03-30
PITTSFIELD.

r. s. Mathews is confined to his home
by sickness.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-03-30

Mrs. Henry Sheridan and Mrs P. T.
Stevens passed Saturday with friends In
Waterville.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-03-30

Mrs. James Lawson of Kent junction
is visiting relatives in the lower part OF
the town.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-03-30

Mrs. George Wood Of Bangor passed
Sunday in town as the guest of her moth
er, Mrs George Tantish.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-03-30
SKOWHEGAN.

Mr.. and Mrs S. w. Philbrick left Sat
urday for visit with friends in Boston
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-03-30

Mr.. and Mrs. F. r. Smith and Miss
Lou Hutchins were visitors in Bangor
Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-03-30

Mrs. Sarah Young and daughter Alice
are visiting Mrs. Young's sister, Mrs.
Maria l.. Stevens.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-03-30

Bemis Lewis who is employed in the
shovel handle shop here, was quite badly
burned while at work on the steam tank
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-03-30

Miss Eva Spaulding has returned to
Skowhegan, after a brief visit with rel
atives and friends in Oakland
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-03-30

Earl Goodwin Of Sidney was in Oak
land on a business visit Saturday after
noon.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-03-30

Miss Lillian Runnals left Saturday for
visit with friends in Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-03-30

Mrs. Clyde Stevens Of Skowhegan is
visiting at w. H. Stevens.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-03-30

Miss Villa Phelan Of Waterville was II
town Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-03-30

Willimantic, where they will reside and
who're they will have the best wishes OF
many friends.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-03-30

Mrs. Addie Boucher, who had been the
guest of her sister, Mrs. II. p Thing,
returned to Portland Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-03-30

J. H. Morse was in Waterville on busi-
ness Saturday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-03-30

The oyster will not flourish in water
which contains less than 81 parts Of salt
to every thousand
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-03-30

OF the 4i3.?69 recruits enrolled in the
Russian army in 1905. 144.1O9 could read
and write. 29,245 could only read: the re-
manning o60.0l5 were totally iliterate
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-03-30

H. Dearborn of Brattleboro, VT, was
business caller in town Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-03-30

Mrs. Sidney Ward is i'll at her home on
North Main street
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-03-30

Linn Robinson of Bingham is the guest
of Mr.. and Mrs. II. E. Givens.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-03-30

Miss Edna Burrill has returned to her
home in Dover after short visit in Oak
land.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-03-30

Mrs. Rose Blethen is much better, after
a severe attack of la grippe.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-03-30

Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Shepherd have
returned from a visit in Auburn.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-03-30

Hiram J. Brown has been engaged to
superintend the town farm.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-03-30

Mrs. Henry Sheridan of Skowhegan
was visiting friends in town Saturday.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-04-08

Gardens in this community are
very nice.
Miss Allie Wallace spent Sunday
night with Miss Maude Robnett
Mr.. John Lee Wynn and wife
went to Itasca today.
Miss Maude Robnett has returned
home after visiting friends at Au-
burn few days.
Mrs. Tim kirkpatrick visited Mrs
Robnett one day last week
Miss Minnie and Mr.. Lee York
spent Saturday and Sunday with
Misses Maude and Ethel Robnett.
Mrs. Steve Cheek visited Mrs
Robnett Sunday evening.
Mr.. Tom Beard and family visited
Mr. Bill Beard and family Sunday.
Mr. John Lee Wynn and family
visited his sister, Mrs. Witten Sun
day.
Misses Winnie and Katie Johnson
attended preaching down here Sun
day evening.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-04-08

A friend of mine, writes a Ssytt.s T.
correspondent. recently saw i pja,e 90.
paper lying on the street. He pi.Se,
it up. 1t was a one pound note SuMg
men might have pocketed it, with a
smile of satisfaction. My friend, how
ever, honestly handed it over to the
police. A short time afterward he dis
covered that he himself had lost Il
pound. He thought over the matter
and remembered that before finding
the note he had been standing on the
edge of the pavement for some time
1t slowly dawned upon him that the
pound he had found was his own an ,
that be had drawn it from his pocket
unconsciouSly. He went back pronlpt-
~ to the police station and explained
the circumstance. The officer 10 charge
only shook his head and smiled in
credulously. Very clever" he said
'but-eh-it will scarcely do" If my
friend cared to call back at the end of
six months. he was informed, he would
get the pound If in the interval 1t had
not been claimed. During this time
of waiting be is inclined to mediate
as to whether honesty is always the
best poQcy.-London P. T. O.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-04-08

when Sir John Millais was engaged
in painting his Chill October among
the rushes on the banks of the Tay
near PERTH said an English artist, "a
railway porter from the station at Kin
fauns used to carry the canvas back
and forth for him.
THE porter was a quaint chap His
services were called for many days in
requisition. He became quite friendly
with Sir John and seemed to take a
hearty interest in the progress of the
painting.
well. Chill October was eventually
finished and sold little while after
ward for a thousand pounds. This fact
somehow reached the porter's ears. He
met Sir Johns brother-in-law at Kin.
fauns one day and said excitedly:
"'Mon, is't true that Sir Johns sold
tpicture and got thoosand poond
for't?'
Yes, certainly, was the reply.
"A thoosand poond" repeated the
porter. Why, mon. | wadna glen half
Groom fort
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-04-08
MOUNTAIN PEAK.

Mountain Peak, Texas, April s.
Farmers are well up with work
and blowing corn is being engaged
in, and the crop looks we'll. Some
cotton is up to stand and planting
will soon be general Wheat and oats
are looking well. Some rust COM
planned of. Gardens are looking we'll.
Rev. Hearne Of Dallas, preached
at Mountain Peak Sunday
Mr.. John Griffin of Ferris and
Miss Willie Goodwin were married
Thursday at Waxahachie, Rev Will
kins officiating. They left soon after
for Ferris, their future home. Miss
Willie was one of our most popular
young ladies, and has our best wish
es for her future happiness.
The Mountain Peak High school
will soon close for this term, with
appropriate exercises.
j. B. Burrow has brought in a
cotton chopper, expecting to save
much labor in the way of hoeing
Politics is running high here,
Baileyism being the one leading is
sue. Mark Smith, of Waxahachie, an
anti-Bailey man, spoke here recent
ly and after he had left Jas. Burleson
of Venus made a talk for Mr.. Bailey
after which vote was taken, result.
ing in 32 ants and 10 pros.
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PLUTO NOTES.
PLUTO NOTES.

Pluto, April Eve are sorry TO
learn of the death of Mrs. Will
Christopher of Tight Wad, who
passed away the Bird inst. and was
buried at Pluto the 4th. She leaves
a husband and nine children to
mourn her loss, besides great
many relatives. Rev. L. A. Herrin
conducted the funeral services at the
cemetery.
The cool weather has passed over
and people are beginning to plant
cotton.
The Plum Grove community gave
supper last Friday night. The
money collected goes to buy an or
gan for the church.
cold weather.
first Sunday.
tended the Sunday school conven-
ton at Fort Worth last week.
E. Machen went to Dallas Friday
on business.
The health of the community is
improving, with the exception of a
few cases OF measles and whooping
cough.
R. M. Clinkscales has the measles
in his family.
G. w. Whitefield and Father Muir
rell went to Milford on business last
Thursday.
Several of our young people at
tended singing Sunday evening at
Plum Grove.
Rev. Luther Jenkins filed his reg
ular appointment Saturday and Sun
day at Plum Grove.