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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-01
HIGH TREASON
Charged and Leads to Arrest of M.
Lopukine in St. Petersburg.

st. Petersburg, Jan. 31.-M. Lopu-
kline. former director of police in the
department of the ministery of the in
terror, has been arrested on a charge
Of high treason in connection with the
revelations made when Aseff the head
of the fighting organization of the Rus
sian Socialist Revolutionary party
was convicted of being the paid agent
Of the secret police. The technical ac-
cusation is made in a paragraph set
ting forth that Lopkuine was a mem
Der of the Revolutionary organiza-
ticn.
The actual charge is that he furnish
ed Curtseff the leading Russian So
cial Revolutonist in Paris, with the in
formation on which Azef was denounc-
ed, thereby handing over the govern
ment agent to revolutionary vengeance.
1t is also charged that Lopukine fur
nished Curtseff with two highly impor-
tant documents betraying the whole or
ganization Of the Russian political po-
lice
The arrest was made at the COM
mand of the public prosecutor but
the principal discriminating data were
gathered from Lopukines answers to
Prosecutor iZaitseff, during search of
his house, which began at o'clock in
the morning and lasted until in the
afternoon. Lopukine was then led to
the political prison.
The police also searched the lodging
of M. SokoloH, the official lawyer of the
Social I,evolutionists, who represents
the party at the big trials and is in
close, touch with it's affairs, as well as
the lodging of two other prominent at
torneys, M. Sliesberg and M. Braude.
M. Sokcloff was temporarily put under
arrest.
A total of II other arrests have been
made, including number of callers
a. Lopukine's house, The-case promises
TO throw light upon most interesting
chapter concerning the relations be-
tween the police and Terrorists or
CARNATIONS. NJ. Lopukine was appoint
ed head of the department Of police
before the time of Won Plehve; al
though his authority gradually became
nominal. After Won Plehve's assassi-
nation Lopukine was appointed gov
ernor Of Livonia. He holds the rank
of state councillor. He iss the brother
in-law of Prince CurusoR.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-01
The Colby Calendar.

The first Colby Calendar in the his
tory of that institution has recently
come from the press of the Mail Pub
fishing Co and it is the most attrac-
tive piece of work seen in that line this
season The outer cover in gray bears
the college seal and is fastened to the
six leaves with blue tassels. On the
first leaf is a halftone picture of the
1908 football team. with fine picture
of Captain Goode. The other pages
contain pictures CT President Roberts,
the Willows. the campus, F'oss hall, the
Alumni Athletic field, several of the
buildings and picture of the 1907
basketball team with Captain Blake.
1t is novelty and the calendar is be-
ing retailed among the merchants and
friends. 1t will in the future be an
annual affair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-01
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

Word has reached Paris of the death
Of Count. IS De leSSrpS. the wife of the
late Count Ferdinand De Lesseps. the
promoter of the ship canals of Suez and
COrinth. Countess De Lesseps was the
second wife of Count De Lasseps, who
was Left " idoWcr at the age of 6S.
few years later he married the
beautiful young French woman Of Gre
ole descent. the result of their union
being II children. Since the death OF
the count the countess had lived in re-
tiremcnt.
Twenty-Five deer in one herd We're
discovered and counted by Constable
Harry l.. Lyford of South Spencer,
Mass, in q field about one-l1alf mile
from his home Saturday morning. The
deer We're located about 300 yards from
the tracks of the Boston & Albany
Railroad. about ono-half mile from the
South Spencer depot, going in the di-
fection o. East Brookficld, and were
hrst seen by Nathan c. Capen. a
'edmster. who frightened them out of
clump of trees while engaged In
hauling out boards from an adjacent
lumber pile.
Miss Martha Finley. the author, died
aturday ut her home in Elkton. Md,
ased s.. Miss Finley was born at Chilli
eo'he, O., April &c, 1928. Her best-known
works were the Elsie books. She had
AVed at H,lkton for the last 80 years.
Al the meeting of the Associated Hat
Aanufacturors in New York the ca MEM
Gers represented Is factories. employing
10 o. nnAH # a
yves unanimously agreed to- open 'or at
mhm to open their plants at South Nor
walk, Ct, Tuesday. Feb. .. BY this ac-
SA the manufacturers do not deviate in
aE desree from their original stand.
IT'S reported at st. Johns. N. f.. that
Faef Justice Fitzpatrick of Ottawa Is to
V nominated as arbitrator for Great 'Bri-
.a'n Canada and New Foundland, be-
ose The Hague tribunal to settle the
NeW Foundland fisheries dispute. Attor-
uey General Kent of New Foundland.
NHo represented Premier Bond at the re-
selt fisheries conference in Washington
".h the British ambassador, MI Bryce
A4u AIR. Root. the American secretary OF
ssa'e is understood to have had an IN
,~.iView with Chief Justice Fitzpatrick In
~" 1ork Saturday regarding the pro-.
~ Msed arbitration proceedings at The
aasue. The report could not be officially
'0hirmed at ST. Johns.
me British domains of South Africa,
recently the scene of bitter war be-
zen the English and Dutch, are now the
sage of a movement for unity which
ewes to be one of the most remarkable
VEOnclliatin,,c ~, ;v%a nd TO add
ene British empire federation rank
.as almost with Australia and Canada in
portance. Representatives. of four col
a.s, the Transvaal, Cape Colony, Natal
4 ~ Tie Orange River States, have been
"hlerence for several weeks attempt
20 form plan of union. The confer
~ which is called the closer union
,oAsentlon, met first at Durham and ar
wards at Cape Town. where its ses-
''1s are new being held.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-01
Brown MURRAY,

Harry Brown. son of Charles Brown,
driver of Hose Co No. and Miss Lucy
Murray of East Hampton, Mass, were
united in marriage Sunday afternoon
at St Francis de Sales church by Rev.
FIR Charland in the presence of i'm
mediate relatives and friends. After
the ceremony a wedding supper was
served at the home of the groom's par
ents on Water street. The groom is
employed at the. Noyes stove foundry
on Chaplin street After short we'd
ding trip they will reside in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-01
Colby Notes.

The Colby Five defeated the Univer
sity of Maine basketball team at the
Colby gymnasium Saturday evening
70 Che tune to SO to "a. The game was
one of the best ever witnessed at Col
by and rejects great credit both on
the individual work of the players and
their team work. Maine shot the first
goal but was quickly tied by Blake of
Colby. who made two points on fouls.
This was Goodies first game for the
reason and again he distinguished him
self in basketball, as he has previously
in football Nuttrfg made an enviable
showing Notwithstanding it is his first
year in college basketball. The goal
looting on fouls by Blake as we'll as
the passing were features capt. NC
l.ellan played in his usual good form
aid Mckenzie as right guard took
care of his men in good shape. Mar
shall, Scales and Black were the point
winners for Maine. The game was
marked for the number of fouls called,
II on each side, yet no unnecessary
rouehness was evident. At the end of
The first half the score was IS to in
favor of Colby.
The second half was faster than the
first. Goode of Colby making three
GOALS from the floor, Nutting two and
Mckenzie one, while Marshall OF
Maine made four from the floor and
Scales two.
Between the halves the game be-
tween tie "Odds and Ends and the
High School Juniors was finished re-
sultinc in a score of So to in favor OF
the colds and Ends" While not sci
entific game it was highly amusing to
the spectators.
Lineup of the Varsity teams:
Colby-Blake IT, Nutting IF, McLel-
Ian C, Goode lg, Mckenzie re-.
L. of M.-Marshall rg, Clark lg,
BLACK G. Scales IF, Wordsworth If.
Goals from floor, Colby-Nuttlng 3,
Mcclellan 8, Goode 5. Mckenzie Z.
R1ake 1. L. of M.-Marshall 4. Scales
g. Black /. From fouls-Rlake >,
Scales s. Referee. Allen. Timers, Ma
son. JOY. Scorer, Chapman. Time 2o-m
halves. Attendance 800.
Delbor w. Clark II, and Frederick
TT. Paine '09 from the mems division,
and Alice NJ Henderson 10, and Ethel
M. Wood II, from the woman's dlvl-
sioin were in attendance at the Kenile-
bee Valley convention of the Christian
Endeayor Societies at Hallowell Fri
day.
Wordsworth and Mason of Beta Up
silon Chapter Of Alpha Tau Omega
were entertained at the A. T. O. house
Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-01
Free Delivery Will Begin
At 73o This Morning.
Every Detail Worked Out and
All Should 60 Smoothly.
AT the churches-..Effect Of Storm
.-.PersonaI Items.

me free delivery will go into effect at
rs this morning in Hallowell. The col
lection boxes are all in place: the as
softlnS tables began to receive there sup
ply yesterday; the uniforms of the car
rers are all in perfect fit: Postmaster
Fish has looked after all details and it
Is expected that everything will run
smoothly at the very beginning. The pa
irons of the postoffce should remember
that all letter mail for any part of the
city, even though addressed to a box
in the office. must now bear a 2-cent
stamp. No more penny letter postage for
HalloWell on and after this date
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-01

After so many stormy Sundays. yester-
DAVIS sunshine on a midwinter day MADE
many to thirst for the church services,
consequently all of the churches had
more than fair congregations and the
preachers and chors had something TO
inspire and the worshippers felt fully re-
maid for their attendance. At the Oid
South there was no service, owing to
leak in the gas pipe that could not be
located and which made remaining in the
church unbearable and dangerous.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-01
Alleged Burglars Arrested
For Connecticut Officers.

had seen him at the North End and in
company with the marshal went to that
vicinity and found one of their men in
saloon and the other at his boarding
house in bed. The men were placed
under arrest and taken to the City
building, where they We're locked up.
About $500 was found on the men
and although they refused to make any
statement the officers feel certain that
they have captured the right persons.
They will be taken back to Connecticut
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-01

Henry Myers and William Willette
were taken into custody Saturday af-
ternoon by City Marshal harrington
and Patrolman Tavernier on a warrant
charging them with robbery of a safe
in the Aldrich Mfg. Co. Moosup Conn
Word was received in this city Satur-
day morning that the men were known
to be somewhere in Maine. They had
been tracked to Providence, R. l., and
from there came direct
officer Tavernier knew Willette and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-01

The attraction in the Home Opera
house tonight will be THE Dress Re
iearsal" under the auspices of the
Ar,nitAse Club of augusta. The play
is a musical comedy and the casts are
takln w Augusta young ladies who
have had considerable experience ia
this line H1d always captIvate their
audience. Tickets will be on sale III the
old cantccn from 1879 to 1 p. NJ. for
members and the employees and from
until 5 T. VI. for others
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-01
COLD IN THE SOUTH.
Fruit and Vegetables as Far South as
Florida Practicable Ruined

Florida Practically Ruined.
Atlanta. Ga, Jan. 31-With the ther-
mometer lowering around Is degrees
above zero since early this morning. pre-
vious records We're broken in Atlanta to-
day and reports received here indicate
that the cold snap was general through
out Georgia, Alabama and Florida. The
lowest temperature recorded in Atlanta
was at 5 o'clock this morning-10 above
While the orchardists believe that the
cold weather will be of inestimable bene-
fit to them. reports indicate that straw
berries and vegetables have been practi-
cally ruined as far south as the northern
part of Florida. A report from Pensaco-
la says that the cold was more severe
than that experienced during the freeze
of 10 years ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-01
This weather has caused many lei

This weather has caused many ici-
cles to form on buildings at certain
hours of the day and become dangerous.
One about eight feet long in front Of
Robert Unions store looked extremely
dangerous and Deputy Marshal Toul-
ouse ordered it's removal. 1t is hoped
that all persons will take care to re-
move all those menaces to life and not
have a repetition of the Auburn Ne,
accident from this cause, when a life
was lost.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-01

The heavy snow storm of Saturday LETT
the streets of the city looking somewhat
like Alaska Yesterday the citizens had
to shovel themselves out. Street COM
missioner Burns had all the snowploWs
and q large force of shovellers out by
the peep-o'-day, and by 10 O'CLOCK the
whole city had been gone over ana tue
sidewalks were nicely cleared of snow
so that those who wished to could walk
to church without difficulty.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-01
THE HUDSON ICE HARVEST.
Prospects on Upper Hudson Are Said
to Be improving.

Catskill. Jan. 31.-The prospects are
brighter for ice harvesting along the
upper Hudson at present High winds
are blowing from the north and the
mercury is rapidly dropping. Thou
sands of men and boys are eagerly
for ice work and welcome the breaking
of the longest January thaw in years.
The ice on the river here and north of
Albany averages eight inches in thick
ness
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-01

notwithstanding official denials, it is
still asserted at Turin that the Duke of
Abruzzi has resigned as an officer Of the
italian navy. 1t is also stated that he
has expressed his determination, after
his expedition to the Himalayas, to mar
ry Miss Katherine Elkins either as a
royal prince or a private individual.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-01

Isaac F. Decker of Casco was made
member of Jerusalem Chapter, No. 4. r.
A. NJ, in this city As years ago. BY rea-
son of his removal from town, last
Thursday was the first time he had been
in the lodge in Hallowell since. lie came
on to visit friends in Gardiner and took
in the lodge meeting and banquet at the
same time
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-01

Louisville, Ky, Jan. 31.-Icy winds blow
across the sunny South today. Louis
vile experienced a minimum temperature
of three above zero. At Memphis and
Nashville the thermometers lowered
about the 20-degree mark, and other cit
les felt cold in varying scales.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-01

The Leahy Sisters orchestra of this
city has been engaged to furnish music
at the Military ball to be given by the
Patriarchs Militant, l. o. 0. f., OF Bel
fast at that city Feb. II. Many men,
bers of the order are planning to at
tend from this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-01

The wrecking train and the large
steam steel crane were taken to Dam
vile Junction about 3 o'clock Sunday
afternoon to replace a large freight
engine. attached to a train in charge
of Conductor Tibbetts. which had left
the iron and turned on it's side. The
crew did not return until late at night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-01

Teri S. Parker, who met the people in
terested in the singing school at the
Baptist vestry last week, was much en-
couraged by the attendance. lie Will
meet with the vocalists at the same place
this evening and decide upon the future
of the class.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-01

Gardiner was hit as hard by the
storm as any other city in this locali-
" Everybody expected, from the
weather indications, but it's extent and
severity was rather unexpected. The
lewiston line went out of commission
early in the afternoon, one car get
ting stalled at Trafton's. The Augusta
line vas very much off it's schedule.
No mail came On the noon train, and
the 2,l7 train, arriving at $50 brought
bcth mails and the Boston papers
There was prodigious shoveIing
bright and early Sunday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-01

Hose &C. No. 4 responded to still
alarm for a bad chimney fire at the
home of Misses WEIGH on Oak street
Saturday afternoon. The fire was
allowed to burn itself out and no
chemicals were used. 1t was carefully
guarded and no damage resulted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-01

William Woodside. whose critical i'll
ness has been noted in the Journal. is
very much improved and his many
friends have been greeting him on the
street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-01

The young people of the First Univer-
salist church of this city met with the
young people of Winthrop Street Uni
versalst church at Augusta last even
ing in observance of what is known as
Young Peoples day of the universallst
churches
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-01

The Hook and Ladder truck
sponded to a still alarm whlch souiiueu
at noon Saturday for CHIMNEY iire al
No. Al Elm street. "A cheIhical was
Sufficient to extingulsh the nre.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-01

A curiosity at the residence of Horace
G. Turner, Second street, attracts the
passersby. Suspended from the caves of
the house is an icicle enclosing a sparrow
The bird evidently flew into the ice and
was at once frozen therein. Its wings
are outstretched as if attempting to flee
itself when death came
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-01

The ice races which were 10 nave
been held Saturday afternoon wers
postponed and will probably De started a
next Saturday afternoon. a large
number of people were disappointed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-01

The regular monthly business meet
ing of the Waterville Womans Ass -,
citation will be held at 3 O'CLOCK TINS
afternoon at the rooms of the assocla-
fjOp
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-01

The Ladies' Aid of the First Univer-
salist church will meet with Mrs Har-
vey Gatchell on Middle street at . o'clock
tomorrow afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-01
Earthquake Shock at Montreal,

Montreal, Jan. 31.-A slight earth
quake shock was felt in the upper por-
tons of the city about midnight tc-
night. No damage has been reported
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-01

An adjourned meeting OF the poa,"
of trustees of the Waterville Free Pub
lie library will be held at oeioch tfi's
afternoon at Library hail. All HE'LL
bers are requested TO pc present
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-01

Mrs. Harriet Lord of SkoWhegan is
visiting her sister Mrs. Sarah Lynn,
who is ill at the home of her daughter,
T1rs. William Fitzsimmons, Academy
street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-01

One of the large Lombard log haule!s
came down through the streets Sunday
afternoon and plowed the snow from
College avenue and Main street. Inc
machine made excellent roads and at
tracted considerable attention as 1t
passed along.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-01

A crew from the fire companies was
busy Sunday clearing the snow away
from the MIGRANTS so that everything
will be ready in case of emergency.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-01

The Register had very full history
of the Old South church in its issue of
last Friday that was of great interest to
present and former members of the Con-
gregational church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-01

Mrs. A. l.. Russell of Newton Center
is visiting her parents Mr.. and Mrs. S.
G. Coombs, Lincoln street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-01
Search and Seizure Made
At Local Drug Store.
REGULAR Drill Tonight Of Co.
A, I'd Reg, at Armory.
The Storm Did Not by Any Means
Skip This Section.

Deputy Sheriff Fred f. Potter with
ritv Marshal Cults Of Gardiner and
Den,,ty Sheriff Vickery of Halloweil
saturday searched the store of Charles
ward ana seized seven bottles alleged to
contain whiskey. At hearing held Sat
rrdav afternoon, Mr. Ward was found
ouiltv and sentenced to fine of 500
and costs and to serve 60 days in Jail
He appealed and furnished bonds for
.nnearance at the April term of court
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-01

Tonight dance and moving pictures
at Wilson hall, HalloWell. Music by
Lees Orchestra
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-01

George w. Moody of Tyngsboro,
Mass, late Go. G. 5th N. H. Inf, has
been admitted to the Home and as
signed to Co. NJ.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-01

The regular monthly meeting d
Hose Co. No. 1. and Hook and Ladder
Co. No. 1 will be held at the Cehtral
fire station at 1870 this evening
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-01

A supper will be served at Benton
Schoo,house hall from $50 until 8
O'clock Wednesday evening, Feb. ). A
social will follow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-01

The Standard Bearers will meet at 730
this evening with Mrs. A. B. Church,
Middle street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-01

The funeral OF the late James w
Somers was postponed to Tuesday on
account of the storm.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-01

George f. Whittle, late United States
navy. has been granted an increase IL
pension to SIS per month.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-01

In the Boston Post Sunday among
the look alike" twins We're pictures Of
Herbert Kelley of this city and MS
brother, Edbert Kelley of Fairfield.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-01

The remains of the late David Nc
KeVey have been sent to PaWtucket,
4. l., fer burial.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-01

Edward J. Grimes has been called
to Taunton, Mass, by a death in his
family.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-01

The hoard of education will meet at
7.3O this evening at the Office OF the
superintendent of schools.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-01
WATERvILLE.

John Pierce has returned from q
short business trip in Skowhegan.