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Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1909-12-23
Stabbed to Death.

El Paso. Hex.-Gregorio Novaretta
was stabheh to death and Rita Matt
shall badly wounded Friday. Tha
weapon used was q huge butcher knifa,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-30
GLADSTONE'S CENTENARY.
Anniversary Observed by England and
Many Foreign Countries.

London. Dec. 29.-The centenary of the
birth of William Ewart Gladstone was
commemorated today not only in the land
of his birth but in countries like Greece.
the Balkans and Armenia. whose people
still cherish the memory of the state
mans exertons in their behalf.
Many foreign delegations representative
of Finland, Russia, Holland, Bulgaria.
Servia, Roumania and other states, Joined
in services which We're held at Westmin-
ster. At Hawarden, where Mr. Gladstone
died on May 49, 1898, and at other points
the country largely attended
memorial meetings were held.
The statue of Gladstone in the Strand
was fairly hidden beneath floral offerings
that had come from all parts of the
world, while his tomb in Westminster alb
hey was covered with tributes, includ-
ing a large solid silver wreath received
from the government of Bulgaria.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-30
Sk0WAECAN.

The officers elected at the recently
held annual meeting of the Somerset
Agricultural Society met Tuesday
evening to confer upon the soclety's
affairs. The general purpose of the
meeting was to take up the business
of the coming year, securing all the
advantage possible from an early de-
cision as to the events to be held dur
ing the season of 1910
1t was decided to hold a race meet
ing July 4 and the usual three-days
fair III September. At the September
meeting the novel feature, of handl-
cap stake race will be introduced. To
complete arrangements for this par
ticular event, the president of the Som
erset Central, Clyde H. Smith, was d.
rected to arrange for a conference with
representatives of the race tracks To-
Gated at Hartland, Exeter and Monroe,
it being purposed to include the three
named places in a circuit with Show
hogan. 1t was also proposed that a
grand sweepstakes circuit, including
the four places named, be arranged for
draft horses and this will be discussed
at the conference provided for.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-30
The Newark, N. d.
Skeleton Scandal.

Newark, N. j., Dec. CA lit heap OF
dried bones-evdently those "a wdman
found more than a month"; Ago in the
attic of the Essex county insane asylum.
have proved the most refractory inmate
the superintendent has ever been called
upon to handle. They cannot be kept
quiet
First there was an investigation by the
grand jury, followed by denial Of all re-
sponsibility by DR.. Dill. the superinten-
dent, followed by recommendation by
the grand jury that the Superintendent
be dismissed, which was not acted upon.
followed by sensational affidavit, before
public prosecutor by woman. who at
one time had a daughter in the asylum
and made frequent visits there.
In her affidavit Mrs. Francisco Hinkel
says that five years ago she saw one Of
the inmates, Mrs Catherine Lindauer,
beaten over the head with chair by
three asylum nurses until she lay helpless
in pool of blood. Mrs. Hinkel believes
the skeleton is Mrs. Lindauer's.
The superintendent retorts that ''the
whole thing is ridiculous. The woman is
wholly unreliable. She became abusive
on several occasions when she entered the
old asylum and had to be forbidden the
premises"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-30

day. The celebration Was arranged, bf
his daughter, Mrs. Lucy aE.lliott of, Phil
adelpHia, and his adopted daughter,
Miss Mary Jones, assisted by his niece,
Miss Eunice Pinkham, and his two
neptiews, Joseph Briggs and Henry
Winslow. Mr.. Briggs received num-
Der Of gifts. There was large birth
day cake, which was surmounted with
So candles. Piano and vocal selections
were contributed during the afternoon.
Mr.. Briggs continues active. He has
retained his faculties remarkably
we'll. He reads considerably and is
well posted on events of the day Mr..
Briggs was born within a few rods of
where his present farm is located He
has always been a hard worker With
the exception of eight years he has
passed all of his life in his native town.
When youth he spent his leisure
hours hunting and fishing and in ex-
ercise that developed a hardy constitu-
ton. He attributes his longevity to
heredity. outdoor life, activity in bus
mess, abstinence from liquor, cheer
fulness and religious faith. s
Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred w. Hawkes. and
daughter Lucille of Manchester We're
guests of Moses Briggs Tuesday,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-30
Of American Scientists
Meet at Boston.
Toronto Professor Scores The
Press at New Haven, CT.
Bryce Makes No Reply to Assertion
OF Canada's independence.

Boston, Dec. ga dinner for the
members Of the Society of American
Naturalists and affiliated biological So,
cieties held at the Somerset hotel to-
night, closed the third day of the 6lst
annual meeting of the American AS
ISOLATION for the Advancement of
Science. The members of the associa-
ton were received late in the day by
the president and corporation of the
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
in one of the institute buildings.
While sessions We're held by nearly
80 of the sections the liveliest interest,"
of the day centercd in the department
of chemistry. In this connection the
American Chemical Society held it's 41st
annual meeting and selected w. l..
Dudley of Nashville, Tenn. Prof. w. p.
Bradley of Middletown and DR.. A. r.
Gill of Technology, delegates to the
American Association.
The American Chemical Society, the
largest of the affiliated organizations,
held the principal meetings Of it's con-
vention today. Papers dealing with
every possible department of chemis-
try, from the REGENERATION of the farms
of New England to the Investigations
of the rare minerals and drugs, We're
read at this convention.
In order to be a successful aerial
navigator, an intimate knowledge of
meteorolical conditions is necessary,
according to the belief expressed by a
half dozen weather experts before the
section on applied mechanics and en-
gineering. The speakers included Prof
A. j. Henry of the United States
weather bureau, Prof. A. Lawrence
Rotch of the Blue Hill observatory,
Prof. David z. Todd of Amherst and
Prot. O. Chanute of Chicago. All of the
speakers gave results of their inve sti-
cations of air currents.
A number of interesting addresses
were given before the Social Education
Club, among them one by Leonard P.
Ayres.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-30
= P|TTSF|ELO,

Sidney j. Humphrey met with a
shocking accident Wednesday forenoon
while attempting to start fire in the
kitchen range at the residence Of II. II.
Thourloush. Somerset avenue. who,
with his family, was out of town. The
water pipes connected with the range
were in frozen condition, ana when
the fire got under way an explosion oc-
CURED, which completely demolished
the stove. which was blown into 4
thousand pieces. Two window in the
kitchen were blown out and much 9TH
er damage done to the room by the
flying of the pieces of iron. Consider
able damage was done throughout the
house. Mr.. Humphrey was struck in
the head. over the right eye. The skull
was broken and a cut was made
through to the brain. He was alone in
the mouse and by a miraculous effort
he walked to his home, a short distance
on the same street, and physicians
summoned DR.. Cloush of Bangor ar
rived on the first afternoon train.
Wednesday afternoon hopes We're en-
tCrtained of saving an eye. the sight of
which it was at first feared he would
lose. Late in the afternoon it was i'm
possible to tell the full extent of his
injuries.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-30
NOTHING TO SAY.
Bryce Remains Silent While canada,s
Independence Is Declared.

New York, Dec. 29.-Lack Of exact meth
DDS for formulating theory Of wages
that would hold good under all conditions
was deplored by Professor Frank w.
Taussig of Harvard University at the ses-
sions of the American Historical and
American Political Science Associations
here today. Several prominent speakers
were on today's program. James Bryce,
the British ambassador, sat on the plat
form and heard Prof. G. M. Wrong of the
University of Toronto declare that Can
ada to all intents and purposes was a
free country and could break her ties
with the mother country without a strug.
gle, with the people Of Canada hardly
knowings q change had been taking place.
{, The speaker said that mutual frterAstS
bound Great Britain and her n go
o1y together Ambassador b IA 116
dress was largely devoted ID
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-30

The class graduating in 1908 from
the Hallowcl High school was enter
tanned last evening by Miss Helen H.
Haines at her home No. 20 Winthrop
street Miss Haines gave the class
prophecy at the graduation exercises
and it was finely done. She has al
WAYS been popular with her classmates
She is now teaching at Richmond and
being at home for the Christmas holi-
DAYS she took advantage of the time
to honor the class with the reception
at her home. The members of the
class were: Olive Ellen Perkins, Carl
Dana Skillin, Pauline Hamilton Free
man, Stella Il. Boyden, Robert Tuck
Chadbournc. Barbara ID. Sawyer, Helen
Louise Haines, Emma Marion Dunn
RaIph Wendell Wood, F. Harold Low
ell Lemuel w. PaysOn, Jr., Arthur F..
Douglass, c. Roy Fuller, Alston W.
Niles. Allen ID. Niles, Luella May
Bachelor.
All were present last night except
the Messrs. Wood. Payson, Allston w.
and Allen d. Niles. who are NOW out
of town. The evening was most pleas
anty passed. with games, music and
dancing. Refreshments were served.
Miss Haines was unanimously most
charming hostess. Her sister Miss
Margaret Haines assisted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-30
AMATEUR ATHLETICS.
Athletic Research Society Takes Action
to Preserve Their Purity.

New York, Dec. 29.-Anothcr Of the
winters conferences on athletics was
held here today. The Athletic Re
search Society, Il body composed of
representatives Of almost every variety
OF amateur athletics as practiced from
the college to the kindergarten. put in
the whole day discussing administra-
tive problems. DR.. G. w. Hetherinton
OF the University of Missouri presided.
The society appointed Il committee to
confer with the Amateur Athletic
Union committee which is to report
measures ito increase the activity and
preserve the purity of amateur ath-
letics."
The football situation, which was
discussed here yesterday by the Inter-
collegiate Athletic Association, was not
touched upon by the Athletic Research
Society.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-30
FOUR TRAGIC DEATHS
In Nova Scotia Wednesday-Two by
Fire and Two by Suicide.

Halifax, n. s., Dec. 29.-Four tragic
deaths occurred in Nova Scotia today.
Benjamin A. Clements, aged so, was
burned to death when his home was
destroyed by fire at Bridgetown;
Charles a. Sutherland, aged 40, while
in fit of dependency. drank carbolic
acid andIfell dead on the street at Tru-
70; William Demonta, aged S., perish
ed in fire that destroyed a barn at
Windsor, and the body of Mrs. Mamie
Shellnut, aged 80, with her throat cut
and 12-pound weight "fabouE Z her
waist, was found on the shore 1at5 Ship
Harbor. Suieida was tfeI terdice reg
turned by therccroner's jury::h Taf2I
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-30
Mrs, OrdelIa N. Wiles.

Mrs. Ordclla n. Wiles, wife Of Il. De-
forest Wiles, Spring street. died about
o'clock Wednesday afternoon. after
critical surgical operation at her
home. She was unable to rally after the
operation. owing to weakened condi-
tlon OF the heart and gradually sank.
she was a. years of age last April. Be-
sue the husband sister. Mrs. Hogan
Vi Boston. brother. Eugene Ware,
ana two half-brothers. Bert and Ever
e't' all of whom reside in Massachu-
"etts and nephew, Lawrence Adams.
WHO made his home with her, survive.
MRS. Wiles was a member of the New
England Order of Protection but was
connected with no other fraternal or
social societies. The funeral arrange
h'ehts nave not yet been made.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-30
SCORES THE PRESS.
Toronto Professor Doesn't Like Meth
DDS of Reporting Suicides.

New Haven, CT, Dec. 29.-The probing
of every suicide to determine the cause
of the act was advocated by Prof. ]. G.
Hume of Toronto University in a paper
read by him before the American Phil
osophical Association of Yale, which
concluded its sessions today. The pro-
fessor scored the press for it's methods
of reporting suicides, claiming that SEN
sational accounts exert a morbid influ-
ence upon those who are struggling
against the temptation to commit suicide.
The officers chosen for the next year
are: President, Prof. c. NJ. Blackwell of
Yale University; vice president, Prof Ar
thur o. Lovejoy, University of Missouri;
secretary and treasurer, Prof E. G.
Spaulding, Princeton University.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-30
Timothy Tewksbury.

The death of Timothy Tewksbury oc-
CURED in the hospital here Tuesday
night of chronic interstitial nephritis.
Mr.. Tewksbury was born in Maine
about IS years ago. He enlisted in Co.
I, 26th Maine Inf, at Belfast, Me, Sept.
10, 1852 and was discharged at Ban
gor, Aug H. 1868. He again enlisted
in Co. H, I'd Maine Cay. at Belfast,
and was discharged at Barancas, Fla,
Dec. 6, 1865. He was admitted to the
Home from lockwood, ! Pa, Sept. II,
1890
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-30
STUDENTS VOLUNTEER MOVE.
Five Days Convention Opens Wednes-
day at Rochester, N. Y.

Rochester, N. Y, Dec. 29-With 5000 del
egates present from all parts of the Unit
ed States and some from abroad, the
quadrennial convention of the Students
Volunteer Movement for Foreign Missions
opened this afternoon in Convention hall
for five-days session. The purpose of
the convention as outlined is:
1.-THE bringing together representative
delegations of students and professors
from all important institutions of learn
ing in the United States and Canada and
leaders of the missionary enterprise both
at home and abroad for association and
conference.
'2-To consider unitedly the leading
problems of the worlds evangelization.(
80 gain inspiration and a vision Of
the missionary possibilities of the
church."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-30
The Union Service.

1t has been decided by the Minis
terlal Association of this city to hold
union service in which the various
Protestant congregations will join, at
the Old South, Congregational church
at z o'clock Sunday evening. This will
meet the demand for the service that
had to be cancelled last Sabbath even
ing on account of the great storm. Rev
j. w. Steele of the First Univcrsalist
church will make the opening address.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-30
THE CITY DEMOCRACY"
ORR ed at New York-WiiI Take Some
Of District Leaders Powers.

New York. Dec. 29.-The political
character Of Greater New York was
further complicated tonight by the in
PRODUCTION of the "City Democracy" as
it is named by it's sponsors.
The report of the committee on plan
and execution, which was unanimously
accepted, says that 1.-The purpose Of this
organization shall be to restore a truly
Democratic character to the Democrat
ic party organization in the City Of
New York"
In substance the plan purposes to do
away with the present ascendency Of
the district leader.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-30
WINTHROP,
Moses Briggs Of Center
Celebrates 96th Birthday.
Party Of Friends Assist in
Days Proper Observance.
Several Local Gatherings Prove
Very Interesting Occasions.

Miss Mae Woodbury. Of Pennington
is visiting relatives here,
Mrs. Annie Lara and daughter Louise
|. of Lewiston are guests of Mr. and Mrs.
j. Henry Moore.
Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Perry recently en-
tcrtained d party of relatives at a
Christmas celebration. a very merry
time was enjoyed the Christmas tree
being the feature Mrs. Perry's mother,
Mrs. Woodbury. of Monmouth, has been
her guest for several days.
\ very pleasant gathering was held
Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Geo. Gatchell. when their
daughter. Miss Grace Gatchell, who Is
their guest, entertained few Of her
old friends and schoolmates. Miss Cat
choll talked very interestingly to her
guests upon her recent trip abroad, ex-
hibiting many curios which she had
gathered and a fine collection of souv-
erir post cards. Her guests included:
Mrs. J. II. Bates and Mrs. Thomas,
Miss Ellen Alder of West Winthrop
Miss Anna Smell of Melrose. Mass,
Miss Lucia Chandler of Stoughton,
Mass. and Miss Kate hegarty of Cam
bridge. Mass.
Mrs. James Incham has been called
to Auburn by the illness of Mr.. Ing
HAMS daughter. Mrs. Lillian Parker.
Miss Leah HoNie has returned to De-
troit 10 resume charge Of her school.
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. T. Shorey of Mon
mouth recently visited Mr.. and Mrs.
G. II. Shaw.
The Literary Clubs anniversary
meeting will be held with the presi-
dent. Mrs. L. T. Carleton.
Miss Kate Hegarty of Cambridge,
Mass, is guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Dan
lei Hegartv
Marian Clifford has returned from
visit in Belgrade. Mr.. and Mrs Z. IT.
Clifford have returned from Bucks
port.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-30
LITTLE IMPROVEMENT
In Chelsea Flooded District, but Home
less are Cared For.

Chelsea, Mass, Dec. 29.-The situa-
ton in the tide-hooded district where
several hundred families were driven
from their homes Sunday, showed but
little Improvement but there was
distinct lettering of provisions for the
comfort Of the homeless. The expert
ence gained in the 1908 fire and the
funds which remained in the hands of
the relief commission proved, of great
Waite in taking care Of the tide salf,
forers. '1
Scattered families have nearly all
been united and homes found for the
majority. Some progress was made III
repairing the dixie but it will be sever
j weeks before the houses which are
urr0undcd by the tide twice day can
be made habtable.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-30
Spear-kenney.

The marriage of Edward Everett
Spear Of West Gardiner and Mrs.
Alice II. kcnney of Farmingdalc was
solemnlzed Tuesday evening at the
home Of John A.. Spear, West Gardi-
ner, The haws OF tie groom. Rev. l..
II. Clarke performed the ceremony in
the presence of a large gathering OF
friends and relatives. After the cerc-
mony a reception was held and a
pleasant evening enjoyed Mr.. and
Mrs. Spear were well remembered with
many beautiful and useful gifts. The
groom is prominent farmer of West
Gardiner and is the road commission
er. This winter they will make their
home with John A. Spear.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-30
Seasiek Wireless 0peN&23O0 4
Handicap Scout Cruisers Tests.

Washington, Dec 29-Warranted to
operate in all kinds of weather oven
a distance of 1000 miles. the new wire-
less equipment on the scout cruisers
Salem and Birmingham has been found
unable to withstand the handicap of
seasick operators.
The two ships have just returned to
Hampton Roads from a test at sea,
during which they were 1000 miles
from each other and 1000 miles from
the high powered wireless station at
Brant Rock, Mass. A fierce storm at
sea made the conditions for wireless
communication the most unfavorable,
and the tempestuous sea resulted in
seasickness in nearly all quarters. Com
munication between the two ships and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-30
A Change in Ownership.

The valuable property known as the
Justin d. Smith place on the corner of
Middle and Winthrop streets has again
changed hands. When the estate was
closed several months ago the property
was purchased by Dr. II. A. Milliken
q little later l.. d. Merchant became
the owner. Yesterday Mr.. Merchant
disposed of it to Arthur 3. Church
The location is Il very desirable one;
the house is we'll built, but without
modern coEvcnicnces. The new owner
will gradually install up-to-date fin
lshings, doing much of the work be-
fore lie occupies it for his permanent
home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-30
christmas Festival at Christ Church.

rive o'clock Tuesday. Holy Innoccnts
."s' louhp an expectant group of chill
sNreh' together with some OF their pa
!ehts and friends. gathered in the par
'S' mouse Of Christ church for the an
"uai christmas festival.
"ames which have often been play
Gu u'ere on such occasions always
souhu a discordant note in the har-
mohS Of this beautiful and sacred sea-
sol" Tor they have no meaning at a
gathering of this kind.
rms year new feature was intro
u .' .hat OF story telling, added 10
.,,. customary singing of old and ia
~. r CHRISTMAS hymns: and while
MIS- fuggies' futile attempts to have
,,er iamiy make u fine appearance at
,"e Gunner party made the children
laugh the closing lines of the story
sieeteu with stiffness which
showed that the loving kindness of ii
"''ie enid was understood and appre-
issiated by them.
We cream and cake disappeared like
ksic, and when not even the BOYS
ia eat any more, the doors into the
.o''h Were opened and the pref
st tree the Sunday school has ever
e'o s.ooa loaded with fruit strange in
ueea to that denizen of the forest but
s"eh as delighted every boy and girl
rev minutes later.
small colored electric lights togeth-
VIII, win candles and glitterinS orna
. .'eh's sparkling and glittering among
,n e green made a picture that most OF
4 time. Aor ions
,oann rector, aided by some of the
WHY ,ers' distributed the gifts. after
, mn.ch was read beautiful hynr
. mn'en told of the Christ child borr
long, long centuries ago." in order that al
"a 49, - rave the thought there express.
M " carry away with them.
81, 5sa .,e With a Happy New Year" TIL,
v n'en wess~started on their home
rAssfstnA AAR .s.ms as +,
MAS. .as' right step has been taken to-
. ca.as 3 5nq Ifaepsr ,eoneensi9pa sa what
ssnas FESTIVAL ought to be.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-30

Rrant Rock was obtained at 1000 miles
distance, but on this latter account,
probably. there were serious Interrupt
tions.
Naval officials do not consider that
the test shows the apparatus Is fall
IRE. During the next test the e1f3ps
will be stationed about 1000 miles from
Brant Rock, one being in the vicinity
of Trinidad and the 6ther 1oaD piles
out from the South American kcast.
The supreme test will BE with the
ships on the African; coast, $1,000 miles
from Brant Rock and 1000 miles apart.
If these tests are successful, a tower
100 feet higher than the WashiN4ton
monument will be erected in WAshfhgs
ton for communication with ships oyts
distance Of 5000 miles. - *
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-30

An exciting tWo-men team bowling
game was held yesterday afternoon at
the Gardiner alleys between teams
from the lasting room of No. 2 shop of
the Snow Hazard factory. Burns and
Raw Hamln were defeated by 10 pins
in a three-string total by Brockman
and Ralph Hamlin. Burns and Ham,
Inns score was 246 to 256 for Brockman
and Hamlin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-30

The dancing party given last even
ing in Foresters' hall by number Of
Gardiner young men was well attend
ed, over 50 couples being present. \
large number of college students are at
home for the Christmas vacation and
many of them were present, making
the affair 4 sort of reunion. Excellent
music was furnished by Carleton's Or
chpsfra