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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-25

Mrs. Sarah e. French. Brackley s
widow, testified that in March, 1904
she was the wife of Leroy A. Brackley
They were married the June before
She and her husband stayed at Frank
SHELLS on the night of March Is. About
l p. M. she went to Billington's. Nc
one was there She built fire and
washed the floor. Between and $50 p
M, Leroy Brackley, his grandfather
Ellington. and Wilson came. Wilson
and Brackley Immediately started ur
the West Mills road, but they soon
came back.
Being frightened she ran across the
bog. When about II rods away she
heard crash of window glass, follow.
ed by two revolver shots. She looked
back and saw Brackley come out OF
the house and lay the shovel down. The
revolver shots were fired after that.
She ian down the road and asked him
what the matter was and he said Will
son had shot him. The horse ran away
and she went and got it back and Will
son was there and said three or four
times, II have shot him." They got
Brackley into the house and Ellington
went after DOCTOR Wilson going
ahead OF him. Apparently all three men
had been drinking. although they
could walk all right.
On cross examination. she said it
was a stormy day and that she kept a
pretty brisk fire. She saw Nelson Fish
drive by just before the three men ar
rived. Brackley jumped from the sleigh
and started toward West Mills wit n
Wilson after him. Ellington was in
the dooryard and she went out to help
him unharness the horse.
She heard no more shots then and
it's not known who had the revolver.
She did not see Brackley knock or push
the old man down. When the two men
came down. When the two men came
back, Blackley ran toward her and she
ran across the bog. She positively de-
MED that she had stated within a
month that she ran into the bushes
while the shooting occurred. She was
shown photograph of the bushes and
pointed out the spot on it, where she
stood when she heard the shot. She
said she was frightened but denied that
she told Wilson she was going to get
out of there before she got killed.
Brackley came to the front dor two
OF three minutes after she heard the
smashing of glass. She did not know
that Brackley smashed the stove, win
dows and furniture.
The two shots she heard We're fired
in rapid succession. The funnel was
knocked from the stove when she
reached the house after the shooting
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-25
One Sick with Nervous Prostitution
Other With Stomach Troul|
THE STRONG ENDORSEMENT OF sAaWA
BY PORTLAND WOMEN

+ continued to suffer and made -
provement until I commenced =.
Sagwa. After taking four Do''.
was completely cured and abe Y
all my housework and have mo-
afflicted since"
The above letters, only two o. y
we have received from reputaDs
pie living in Portland, Me-. ana
rounding villages, who have
cured by using Sagwa, should 8 y
any one suffering with Stoma
Liver diseases, that Sagwa VIII
However, II you are suffer'ns
diseased stomach or liver nv
any doubt about Sagwa curins
we ask you to go to any druss
purchase bottle of Sagwa. !.
can honestly say that you ~
receive any benefit from II, al
have used the entire bottle, w
gist will refund your money ~
We will pay the druggist the -
the bottle purchased BY ygs.
know that sagwa will cure dsses
the stomach and Liver. 4 ~
to test Sagwa before buying ~
d postal card and we viii slar,y
you a free trial hottle The ~
Medicine Co. clintonville, Coap
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-25

Striking of responsibility on the part OF
the aldermen 1t was question not
only for this year, but for next year and
possibly for generation. He believed
that one thing which was bringing pros
perity to Augusta was tine having of the
largest street railway system Of the State
center in this city, and that consequent
" the matter should be given careful
consideration and the aldermen should
cooperate with the Electric Road. He be-
lieved that the Electric Road was respon-
sible for the present growth of the city,
the enlargement of stores and the build
ing of new houses. He was in favor OF
granting the privilege asked for under
proper safeguards.
Alderman Holway then presented the
following order:
Ordered, that the petition of the Lewis
ton, Augusta & Waterville Street Rail
way for double track on Water street
be granted and that the location on Wa
ter street be changed and double track
be substituted therefor in accordance
with the plans therefor herewith filed.
and that committee of five members
of the board of aldermen be appointed
by the mayor to act with the Railway
Co in making said change.
Alderman Taber stated that he would
like to know more about the matter be-
fore he voted upon the order and would
like to hear from some of the citizens
General Manager Ivers argued with the
aldermen against further delay If the
Electric Road was to do the proposed
work this season.
Alderman Taber said that he had UNI
derstood until tonight that the Electric
Road was to repave the whole of Water
street, but now he had learned that the
Electric Road was only to pave Is inches
or either side of the rail. He also thought
that there should be some assurance of
the extension of the track to the Ed
wards mill
Mr. Heath said that the Electric Road
would gladly accept the condition that
the cars should be run to the Edwards
mill, upon the lowering of the grade un-
derneath the railroad bridge.
Alderman Skehan said that previous
city governments had gone over the mat
ter of the lowering of the street to take
the cars under the bridge and it would
cost 5000 exclusive Of land damages.
Alderman Williamson moved that the
meeting adjourn to Wednesday evening.
June 3 at 7.3O, and this motion was car
ried. ...... ....
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-25
ALL DOUBTS DISSIPATED.
Secretary Dickinson Believes Loci:
Type of Canal the Best.

Washington, May 24.-Secretary of War
Dickinson. who has just returned from
Il a0-days inspection of the Panama canal.
today said all the engineering problem;
advanced in the construction of lock
type of canal will be successfully worked
out by the Canal Commission. Mr. Dick
inson said that whatever doubts he may
have had as to the lock system being
better than the sea level type were dis
sipated by his visit to the isthmus. There
are no serious labor problems on the 18TH
mus. he added. The secretary resumed
his duties at the war department today
and showed he is considerably improv-
ed from his attack of illness accompan-
led by five or six days of fever he suf-
fered in the tropics.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-25
Fall River Manufacturers
Again Waive Right
To Reduce Wages, Under the
Terms Of the Sliding Scale.
Cut Would Nave Been 5 Per Cent.
Employees Much Pleased.

Fall River Mass, May 4.-The present
rate of wages in the Fall River print
cloth mills will be continued during the
next six months, the manufacturers hav-
ing waived their right under the sliding
scale agreement to make a cutdoWn or
about 3 per cent. The announcement of
this decision on the part OF the manu-
facturers was given out tonight at the
close of a conference between the execu-
tive committee of the manufacturers
and the Textile Council representing the
labor unions.
Voted to continue the present scale or
wages waving the right to reduce. was
the concise statement handed to news
paper men by the secretary when the
conference, which was very brief. was
ended Neither union leaders nor manu-
facturers cared TO add anything to the
statement. but among the rank ana ME
of the 5000 workers involved there was
much citation when the news became
known While the action of the manu-
facturers did not come as a surprise, as
it had been forecasted in rumors during
the last few days, it was. nevertheless
the cause of genuine rejoicing all over
the city.
Last November similar action was
taken by the mill owners when they
waived their right to enforce a cut of
about s per cent, which would have been
warranted under the automatic action
of the sliding scale agreement based on
the margin between the cost of spot cot
ton and the selling price of yard Of
standard print cloth. The exact amount
Of the reduction that could have been
ordered at the present time under the
agreement has not been announced Off
cially either by manufacturers or labor
leaders. but it has been variously figured
at from to per cent. 1t is believed
that per cent is the correct figure.
The conference tonight fixed the rate
for the next six months beginning June
!. at which time the cutdown would have
taken effect had one been ordered.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-25
61st CONGRESS-.
Continued from Page One.)


discussion of the bill amending the
laws of Porto Rico so as to divest the
Legislature of certain authority.
When the body met, Mr.. Macon, Ark
made his usual point of no quorum,
but the majority leader Mr.. Paine, IN
stead Of moving an adjournment as he
had done heretofore forced a call of
the House and a quorum appeared
within a short time. The feature o:
the day was a speech of considerable
length by Mr.. Larrinaga, the Porto
Rican commissioner. vigorously oppos-
ing the bill affecting the island and
denouncing the executive council, o"
upper branch of the Legislature of
Porto Rico.
The bill was pending when the House
adjourned until Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-25
Balloon Beats
Electric Storm

Springfield, Mass, May 24.-Flying
through space in advance Of a thunder
storm, the balloon Massachusetts with
William J. VanSleet as pilot, made trip
from Pittsfield to a field in Munson, three
miles from the Palmer postoffice, in an
exciting and at times perilous fashion
this afternoon Once the balloon was
caught in a swirl of air and seemed to
spin around, while the car swung from
side to side at an angle of IS degrees.
That was in East Hampton, not more
than half mile from the hotel at the
top of Mount Tom.
AS the balloon was released from this
EDDY it shot up higher and then, caught
by a swift wind current from the north
west, swept across the Connecticut river
faster than mile minuate, with an
cminous looking storm cloud not FAR be-
hind One of the passengers who had his
watch in his hand figured that the bal
Icon Travelled five miles in four minutes
passing over Holyoke.
1t was shortly after leaving Pittsfield
that the electrical storm was first no,
ticed. The balloon was over South
Worthington, 10 miles from Pittsfield. al
q nelSnt Oh sJUU Ittt NIouuS WCiC sCCi
gathering in the west and northwest
There appeared to be two separate
storms or disturbance centers, that II
the northwest being the most threaten
irg There were frequent lightning flash
es and the roll of thunder sounded almos
continually.
Pilot VanSleet's first impulse was to de-
scend Immediately. but as he figured tina
the wind of the storm would carry thu
balloon in front of it. he decided to keel
on. Shortly afterward they assembled t.
1000 feet and for a time were well above
the storm region. At this altitude, in fact
they found no breeze at all and the bal
loon was apparently motionless.
Just before the descent near Palme
they voyagers went up to their highes
altitude. 5000 feet. finding that the tenn
perature there was decidedly cold in con
trast with the summerlike air below
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-25
FIERCE GALE RACES.
Shipping Suffers as Result Of Storm Oh
Nova Scotia Coast.

Liverpool. N. S., May A.-Shipping
along the western shore has suffered Sc
velely as the result of fierce northeast
gale that has been raging on the coast
during the past 20 hours. The wind de-
veloped velocity of so miles an hour.
and the crews of all vessels have had
a strenuous time of it trying to save their
olaft. Many of the schooners that sought
shelter from the gale tugged at their an
chors so hard that they have been badly
strained and several of them are leaving.
A fleet of IA American mackerel seiners
made the harbor for shelter and two of
them, the schooners Julique and the Lena
and Maude, parted their cables and were
driven ashore at the mouth of the La
Havre river Both vessels are hard and
fast and they are considerably damaged
AS soon as the weather moderates an ef-
fort will be made to float them.
Halifax. N. S., May ga heavy wind
and rain storm ragged here all day with
the temperature almost to the freezing
point. A heavy sea was running off the
hartor and shipping was at a standstill.
The wind at times blew As miles an hour.
The schooner Fife May which arrived
from Port Hastings, had her deck cover
ed with three inches of snow, having en-
ccuntered heavy storm off Liscomb. and
ice formed in the rigging. The rainfall in
20 hours was ga inches.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-25
iNHERlrs $1,000 FINE.
Booth Fisheries Co. Must Settle for OF
fence Of Its Predecessor.

Chicago. May 24.-The Booth FISH
cries Co., a 100000 corporation
founded on the ruins of A. Booth &
Co., Monday elected Frank c. Let's
president The branch offices which
were closed at the time of the Booth
failure will be re-opened tomorrow, it
is said.
The organized company. it is said. is
heir to fine of $1,000 imposed upon
the old company for rebating. The
company was found guilty two years
ago of accepting rebates from tn.
Nickel Plate and Lehigh Valley Rail
ways, but sentence was not impose ]
until today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-25
EMPIRE DAY
Observed by Loyal Englishmen am
Friends in American Cities.

Boston, May 24-The observance OF
British Empire day in Boston was 9
dinner held tonight at the Exchange
Club under the auspices of the British
Empire Celebration Committee
Addresses were given by Lieut.. Gov
Louis A. rockingham. Herbert Parker
and Hon. George E. Foster. M. P. OF
Toronto, formerly of New Brunswick
Mr.. Foster declared that the question
as to whether Great Britain had reach.
ed its zenith was to be answered by
the declaration that as a nation it pos.
sesses eternal life. 1t will maintain it.
own, he said 50 long as the mother
country and all it's overseas dependen.
cics throw their lot with one another
and stand together
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-25
CAPITAL JoTTlNGs.

After an hours interview with Pres
ident Taft Monday John Hays Ham,
mcnd definitely declined the tender of
the ministership to China.
The supreme court of the United
States Monday decided the case of the
Adams Express Co. VS.. the Common
wealth of Kentucky. involving the
right of the express company to ship
liquor into a local option county, con-
trary to the law of the state, in favor
of the company.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-25
SHAW HAS HIS SON.
Mr.. EIdredse Delivers Daughters Boy
To islFather.

Boston, May 24-Eldredge Shaw. the
11-year- old son of State Senator James
F. Shaw, was returned to his father
today by Fisher Eldredge, the father of
Mrs. Shaw, who with the boy, was
found in company with Mr.. Shaw's
chauffeur in Santa Barbara, Calf, re-
Gently. Mr.. Eldredge brought the boy
to Boston today from Portsmouth. n.
H., and in the presence of the attor-
neys for both sides delivered the child
to it's father Mrs. Shaw is now being
sued for divorce by her husband
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-25
ADDITIONAL SPORTING new
cHEseRo AND ROBSON
AGAIN IN GOOD STANDtn,

Cincinnati, May A.-The Natio,.,
Baseball Commission tonight reinst.,
ed John Chesbro of the New W..
Americans and McKane Robson Of N.
Cincinnati National League Club, bosn
having been on the ineligible list h,
failure to report for duty.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-25

Methods employed by w. S. Quimby
of Boston in an alleged attempt 70 Sc
cure control of the H. w. Dudley Coffee
Co., a $500, 900 corporation Of Chicago,
are said to SAVIOR of high finance in
an application for receivership filed
in the superior court in Chicago Mon
day by three stockholders. Misconduct
Of officers is charged in the bill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-25

James Chandler Ball. catcher for Bos-
ton Nationals, and Miss Florence
Cashen. one of the handsomest girls
in Montpelier. VT. Tuesday night were
married at the nnrnch'ai -c.'aa--n =,
Burlington by Monsignof Father J. ~
4 7oarec. adIninlsliAt.. VI s.la.s u.o-... !
of Darlington and acting bishop.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-25

Louisville, KY, May 24-British En-
pire day was celebrated in Louisville
by banquet tonight of the Maple Leaf
Club, an organization OF several hum
dred Canadian citizens. DR.. Montsgue
Of Winnipeg, Man. minister of rail-
ways in the cabinet of Sir John Nc
Donald, made a speech, in which he
advocated a supreme court of nations
for the settlement OF all disputes. He
said that when England and the Unit
ed States agreed to abide by this court,
no other nation would dare refuse.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-25

Disagreeing two against two on the
governments suit to dissolve the Termi-
nal Railroad Association of St Louis.
the judges of the United States circuit
court have certified the case direct to
the United States supreme court.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-25
MOTHER IRENE APPOINTED
Head of the Ursuiine Order for North
Atlantic and New England.

New York. May pa cable dis
patch Monday from Rome to the Cath
Ole church authorities here announced
the appointment of the Rev. Mother
Irene, dean Of the College of st. Arge-
Ia at New Rochelle, N. Y, prominent
Catholic school woman. as head of the
Ursuline Order for the northern prov
ince, which includes the north Atlantic
and New England states.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-25
THE VIOLIN RECITAL
BY Frank Holding Is Enjoyed BY
Large Audience.

The Congregational church was n
filled Monday evening by music lota
to listen to the violin recital given
Frank Holding of Lewiston, who
without a doubt the most remarks,
player that has been i'm this city fot
long term of years. Mr.. Holding Is |
stranger here but his work is alwa1
greatly appreciated. His pleasing n
gram held the attention of the lad
audience for one hour and half a
he was given hearty ovation at
close of each selection
Miss Maude Andrews Of Augusta d
lighted the people by her talent
readings. She was forced TO respof
to an encore each time she appear
and did so in her usual pleasing ma
ner. During the recital Miss Helen
Winslow presided at the plano.
following was the recital program:
Introduction Cadenza and Adagio n
4th d Minor Concerto, Vieuxtd
Aenas,t. in Already p I'd.
Ave Maria, Schubert villa
Serenade,
The Judgment Day, #- IN
Zigeunerweisen Hungarian w
Dance. sara
Lullaby,
Valse Caprice, Wienias
Gavotte u7SW, Gos
Bill. the Lokil,
Andante and Allegro Vivace from
certo in f Minor, Mendelss
Leon II. Pratt, who has been
ployed at the Hollingsworth & VIM!
mill. left Monday night for Tacp'
Wash, where he will reside during
coming summer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-25
FAIRFIELD CENTER.

A. B. Green Of Waterville visited at
Joseph Nve's Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Hoxie started
Tuesday morning for Seattle where
they expect to remain several months.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-25
lonaboat Easily Defeats col.x

Toronto, May 24.-Tom Longboat hsa
no trouble in disposing of Tom colss
in the 20-mile race at Halan's Point ~
night The Indian was in fine trim al
led Coley by over a mile when he cross
ed the line Jongboat's time for nj
20 miles was hour, IS minutes and n
seconds
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-25

Masona o! Indiana Monday dedicated
the new S,50.000 Masonic Temple at In
dianapolis which they declare is the
finest building devoted to Masonry in
the world. The temple contains two
restaurants and many private dining
rooms and is topped by roof garden.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-25
Pres. Taft Wins at Golf.

Washington. May 24.-President Taft
and General Clarence r. Edward. U. 8.
A.. won a foursonle by up from Vice
President Sherman and Senator Bburne
OF Oregon in a golf match played at the
Chevy Chase links today. The best IN
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-25
Mrs. TAFT Is Much Better.

washington, May 24.-Mrs. TAFT,
whose condition has been cause OF
some concern to the President during
the past week, was much improved to-
day, being able to leave her room and
walk about the White House.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-25
Another Mill for Fall River.

Fall River, Mass, May 24-At spe-
cial meeting of the stockholders of the
Flint Mill this afternoon. it was voted
to increase the capital stock by doub-
ling the present capital. making the
total $1.1Gn.000, and to build another
mill With a capacity of SO. 600 spndles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-25

dividual score was made by Mr.. TAFT.
who entered into the game with his usual
enthusiasm. ~. . t..14A,-4
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-25

New York. May 24.-James Bryce. the
British ambassador. was the guest Of
homer and the principal speaker tonight
at the Victoria day dinner. commence
rating Queen Victories birthday. given
by the British Schools and Universities
Club at Delmonico's.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-25
SEVERE EARTHQUAKE
Alarms People of Messina-Worst
Since the Terrible Disaster.

Messina. May 24.-One of the severest
shocks since the great earthquake oc-
Cured here this afternoon. The move
ment was both vertical and horizontal
and lasted 10 seconds. The shock was
preceded by a rumbling noise.
Tho porulace fed. panic stricken and
the walls Of the ruins in. various places
collapsed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-25

Barcelona, May PA slight earth
shock occurred today at the village Of
Manou 1t lasted two seconds but did
no damage
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-25
Weston Passes THROUGH AGATE. G.,

Agate. Colo, May 24.-Edward Paw.
son Weston. the pedestrian, who !,
walking to the Pacific coast, passed
through here tonight
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DOUBLE TRACKS.

Continued from Page EIeven.)
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ton toward this end may be taken to-
morrow.
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WILSON ON TRIAL FOR
MURDER AFTER S YEARS.

CONTINUED from Page One.)