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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-10-17
SHOOTS kETcHEL.
CONTINUED from Page One.)

Hurtz, who shot and killed Stanley
Ketchel, worlds middleweight cham
pion. yesterday, was captured today
at the home of Thomas Haggard, one
mile from Niangua. Mo. HurtZ was
taken to the Webster county Jail at
Marshfield, where be is being closely
guarded. After being placed in his
cell, the prisoner made a statement in
which he said he shot Ketchel in self
defence. He says he ordered the prize
fighter. to throw up his hands, and
fired when he did not obey him.
Late last night. overcome with
hunger and fatigue. from fleeing
through the rough Ozark country.
Hurtz reached the home Of Thomas
Haggard, where he applied for a place
to sleep and something to eat He
was given food and a bed. At that
time Haggard had not heard of the
shooting, but a short time later he
learned of the affair. He also received
a description Of the slayer and for
several hours, while Hurtz was Sleep
ing, he stood guard with shot gun.
Shortly after o'clock this morning.
Haggard got the service Of three
neighbors and they awakened Hurtz
at the point of gun. They forced
him to roll up his sleeves and, finding
tattoo mark there. accused him of
having killed Ketchel. The man then
admitted the shooting. He was then
turned over to the officers and taken
TO Marshfield.
Hurtz in describing the killing as
serts KetchA made insulting remarks
to Goldie Smith. a cook employed at
the farm. He SAYS words passed be-
tween Ketchel and him and he order
ed the prize fighter to throw up his
hands. When the champion refused to
do this. he said, he was so frightened
knowing Ketchel carried revolver,
that he fired, and without hardly
realizing what he had done, fled.
Goldie Smith. the woman in the
case, has been taken to the Webster
county Jail and will be held pending
an inquest which will be held tomor-
row.
NJ Funeral services over the body of
the fighter were held at the E.lks Club
there today and tomorrow the corpse
will be taken to Grand Rapids. Mich,
the home OF ketchels parents. The
body will be accompanied by r. p.
Dickerson. with whom ketchel was
visiting at the time he decided to buy
ranch in this county.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-10-17

A man giving his name as George
Henry and residence as Bangor. is In
the police station, charged with the
larceny of a bicycle from Michael
Leahy. He was captured Sunday at
ternoon only after an exciting chase
in which he was fired upon by Officer
Loon. The larceny of the bicycle oc-
Cured near the residence of Mi.
Leahy on Green street.
officers Maheu and Loon located the
man wanted on Water street He had
the bicycle in his possession, but see
ing the officers left the wheel near
the sidewalk and started to run. He
was overtaken and placed in an auto
mobile. AS he was being driven up
Front street, he made daring jump
from the machine and started down
Front street toward the Ticonic
bridge. But Officer Loon was right
upon his tracks. The officer made
grab at the fleeing man and caught
the end Of his coat. But this was torn
off and the man continued his flight.
AS the fleeing man rounded the
corner near the Bay View. Officer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-10-17
Nelson Gallant's
Narrow Escape

81
Nelson Gallant. an electrician in the
employ of the Central Maine Power
Co. met with an accident Saturday
morning which nearly resulted in his
death. AS it is he is in critical con-
dition, suffering from internal injuries
the extent of which the physicians are
vet unable to determine.
Gallant was working on city pole
at the junction of Grove and Silver
streets. fixing the arc light. AS he
was defending he came in contact with
an extension wire from the trolley OF
the Waterville & Fairfield Railway,
which is fastened to this pole. He re-
ceived a severe shock and was thrown
from the pole. He struck on his back
on the seat of his wagon which was
directly beneath the pole, and was
picked up unconscious by several per-
sons who witnessed the accident.
At first 1t was thought that his back
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-10-17
Bicycle Thief Captured After
Exciting Chase by Officers

Loon to brighten him. pulled his gun
and shot twice in the air. But even
this did not stop, the fugitive. who
evidently was not to be scared by this
threat. The officer was. determined
to lave his man and just at the end
of the bridge fired again. This time
the bullet struck the fleeing man on
the heel of the right shoe and real
izing that the shot was intended for
him he come to a full stop.
1t was found that the bullet took
away the heel of the shoe but had
not penetrated the foot The man
coming to the conclusion that the Of
ficer was a fair shot, did not wish
to take any more chances. He was
taken peaceably to the police station
and locked up.
The man gave his name as George
Henry of Bangor, but the officers
were inclined to believe that this was
not his real name. He is a half
breed of mostly Indian blood and has
long straight hair. He will be given
hearing this morning in the munic-
ipal court.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-10-17
SPORTING NOTES.

Miss Dorothy Campbell of Hamilton,
Ont. retained her honors as woman's
champion golfer Saturday at Flossmoore,
ILL.,. when she defeated Mrs. o. M. Nor
tin of Tavistock, Eng, in the final round
of the 18th annual championship, up
and ] to play. Miss Campbell who also
holds the Canadian championship and at
one time held the British championship,
won the title last year, and from the
start of the present tournament was ex-
pected to have little trouble in defend
ing her title. Mrs. Marion gave the Ca
madam woman a harder battle than was
expected, however, and the match did
not end until the nth green had been
reached.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-10-17

amounts of bread crumbs and beef mar
row, add one cup Of powdered sugar,
half a teaspoon Of grated nutmeg and
ginger, then beat in four whole eggs and
glass of rum, one pound of ratsins and
six ounces of preserved lemon peel cut
in dice, or citron. Steam for two hours
and turn out on a hot dish. Serve with
any pudding sauce one may prefer.
ALMOND PUDDING-Dissolve three
cups of -four in three cups Of milk, strain
this in a saucepan and add a pinch of
salt, one cup of sugar and three ounces
of butter; cook, avoiding Jumps. stirring
continually till thickens, then take off
and pour in bowl. Mix with 1t slowly
the yolks of u eggs. beating them in
vigorously; then add five more ounces of
butter, four ounces Of almonds pounded
fine, and then the well beaten whites of
nine eggs. Butter some pudding molds
and cover the inner sides with round
pieces of lady-fingers cut out, and fill
three quarters full of the mixture
Steam them about As minutes, and be-
fore removing set them in the oven for
one minute to dry the tops. Then take
them out and unmold In a few minutes
on a hot dish. Insert a small piece of
candied pineapple in each. Serve with
an apricot sauce.
BOILED INDIAN PUDDING-Indian
pudding should be boiled four or five
hours. Sifted Indian meal and warm
milk should be stirred together nntil fair
ly stiff, then little salt and two or
three great spoonfuls of molasses added,
and If you wish, spoonful OF ginger.
Boil in a tight covered pan. or very
thick cloth, for if the water reaches the
pudding it will be ruined. Be sure to
leave plenty Of room for the Indian meal
to swell in. The milk with which you
mix the meal merely should be warm; II
scalding, the pudding will break to pieces.
Some people chop sweet suet fine and
warm in the milk others warm thin
slices of sweet apple to be stirred into
the pudding. Water will answer instead
of milk.
CHOCOLATE PUDDING-Heat one cup
Of sugar to the boiling point with one
quart of milk, then add one-half box of
gelatine dissolved in little cold water,
five tablespoons of chocolate rubbed
smooth in a little milk, three well-beaten
eggs and drop or two of vanilla If de-
sired. Boil five minutes and then pour
into a mould. Serve cold, with whipped
cream heaped around.
Rice Pudding-Mix together one cup of
rice. three pints Of milk, one cup of SUI
gar, small pinch OF salt, two table,
spoons Of lemon rind chopped fine. Bake
in a moderate oven two hours. Stir fire.
quently the first hour and a half. but do
not touch 1t the last half hour.
FLORIDA SALAD-Cnt slices from
stem ends Of six green peppers and re-
move the seeds. Refill with grapefruit
cut into cubes. the tenderest stalks of
celery cut in small pieces and shredded
almond meats. allowing twice as much
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-10-17
SEVERE ELECTRICAL STORM
Visits New England-Much Damage
and One Life Lost.

Boston, Oct. 16-New England was
visited late Saturday by one of the
worst electrical storms of the season,
resulting in one death and many in
juries. Providence. Fall River, Wor-
cester and Portland suffered the worst
from the lightning, but in Boston and
other cities the downpour was ex-
ceedingly heavy, washing out streets
and doing much other damage.
The only death reported was from
Holden, in Worcester county, the
victim being Ernest E. Gustafson, of
Worcester. Five companions who were
standing under tree with him at the
time were injured, one seriously. On
the bodies of Gustafson and one Of
the injured men, pictures of trees
were inscribed. In Auburn also in
Worcester county, two men who
sought refuge in barn narrowly es-
capped with their lives.
In Fall River street car service was
tied up for hours, while the streets
were rivers of water.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-10-17
JANIS MUhRoE.
One Of Auburn's Pioneers In Shoe In.
dustry Dies Of Apopiexy.

Auburn. Me- Oct. 16.-yames Mum
roe Of Auburn, pioneer in the shoe
industry. died this afternoon of
apoplexy. He was born in Auburn "a
years ago and for many years con-
Quoted the shoe business in West Au-
burn. In company with Cyrus s.
Packard and Noble Munroe, he con-
Quoted the James Munroe Shoe Co. in
the years when shoes we're made by
hand He retired from active business
in 1888, after having amassed consid-
cradle fortune. A son, James B. Mum
roe of Boston, and daughter, Mrs.
Alice M. Dixon Of Denver, Colo, sur
vive. He was president of the Odell
Manufacturing Co. of Groveton, N. H.,
a director of the Brompton Falls Pulp
& Paper Co. of East Angus, Canada,
and a director of the First National
Bank Of Lewiston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-10-17
Two Arrests in
Casanova Murder.

Hull, Mass, Oct. 16.--After q search
of the house occupied by Frank
Casanova, who disappeared from home
a fortnight ago. Chief Of Police Frank
Reynolds today placed the mans wife
and boarder, Frank MARCEL, under
arrest. They will be arraigned in
court at Arlington tomorrow morning
on the charge Of being responsible for
Casanona's death.
The search brough to light q guam
tity of telephone wire similar to that
which was used to bind a quilt about
the body of the unidentified man
was picked up on the shore Friday
morning; an axe which appeared to
be stained with human blood and a
HAND cart which appeared to have
human hair and blood stains upon
it.
This morning Chief Reynolds asked
Mrs. Casanova and Marcelli to view
the body which lay at a morgue in
bingham, with a view to settling the
question of whether or not it was the
body of Sasanona. Both failed 10
recognize the remains as the missing
man, although Mrs. Casanova broke
down when she looked at the body,
While the two were in bingham.
Chief Reynolds and Ulcers Jacob
Smith and Eugene Mitchell, Jr., of the
Hull force went to the Casanova home
on Eighth street, Bayside, and con-
Quoted their search. What they found
satisfied them that they had grounds
for OBTAINING Mrs. Casanova and
Marcelli and when they stepped from
the bingham car they were arrested.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-10-17
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

In the supreme court Saturday at
Portland in the suit of John H. Sew
erance of South Portland against Clin-
ton S. Haskell of Standish, brought to
recover $4,000 damages for the alleged
alienation Of the affections Of plain
tiff's wife, the jury found for the plain
tiff and fixed the damages at $3.50.
Charles b. Plummer of Lisbon Falls
died early Saturday morning, aged IA
years. He represented the town in
the Legislature in 1878 and for sew
eral terms as selectman. He was a
member of Ancient York Lodge of
Masons. A widow, two sons, DR.. A.
w. Plummer, elect
from Lisbon; Lorenzo P. Plummer, a
member of the faculty at the Univer-
sity of Michigan, and daughter, Mrs.
Oliver Moses of Bath, survive.
Saturday morning in the United States
circuit court at Portland before Judge
Hale, Charles A. Hall and Roscoe J.
Myers of Mt. Vernon answered to an in
dictment charging infraction of the pure
food law. They pleaded nolo contendere
and were fined each 800 and one-half
costs. They paid and were discharged.
The indictments were returned at the
September term Of court in connection
with the shipment of diseased meat
shipped from the Readfield depot May 80
to a Boston commission merchant, the
writ alleging that the respondent know
that it was diseased and unwholesome
for use. The arrest was made by Depu-
ty Marshal Fred E. Stevens of Lewiston.
Judge Hale in imposing sentence called
| attention to the fact that a few days ago
ne had a similar case in hand do not
mean that in the future the sentences
will not be more severe If brought before
him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-10-17

Hobart George. a Syrian peddler
who travels over the State with a
wagon, came to grief at the upper
College avenue railroad crossing Sat-
urday morning and narrowly missed
losing mis- life. A freight train Oc-
cupiad a large portion of the crossing
and there was barely room for team
to drive around the end of the ca
bose. But this chance Mr. George
took and is now suffering for his
carelessness. Going around the end
of the train the horse became fright
ened and bolted. The wagon struck
pole and the horse was freed from
the harness. Mr.. George still chung
to the reins and was dragged. The
horse stepped on his shoulder and his
nose was broken in the mixup. When
extricated from the mixup, the driver
was given medical attention and later
was taken to the Drummond farm on
the Sidney road, where he will be
cared for.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-10-17
Barry Whips
Sandy Ferguson.

New Orleans. Oct. 1G.-At the end
'uied to be 20-round bout between
SANDY Ferguson of Chelsea. Mass.
and Jim Barry Of Chicago at the West
Side Athletic Club In McDonughville,
just across the river from New Or
leans. today. Ferguson's seconds
threw up the sponge.
The contest was announced as the
first of a series of elimination bouts
with the view to the possible selection
OF man to meet Jack Johnson, the
Negro heavyweight champion. Neither
Barry nor Ferguson, in the prevail
ing opinion. showed championship
form. Just after the men had adj
vanced to the center Of the stage to
receive instructions from the referee.
Harry extended his hand toward
Ferguson, who responded With what
appeared to be left to the face and
for time the ring was in an uproar.
1t took the combined efforts of sew
eral policemen to uuell the disturb
ance. Referee Tommy Walsh in
structed the men while their seconds
held them in opposite corners "Tl
ngntg from tHe ring VI tue> Suns.
The first three rounds were about
even, Barry showing more science
and better footwork than his opponent
and doing most of the leading. In
the fourth straight to the nose drew
blood from Ferguson's nose. whose
most favorable Flows We're short jabs
to the. Wind and face. s
Ferguson was, Q shade the better
in the sixth and seventh rounds. and
the 10th he looked to be the winner
handing several blows to the wind
ard face and bringing blood from
Barry's eye.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-10-17

grapefruit as celery. and one-third as
many nutmeats as grapefruit. Arrange
in nests of endive or lettuce leaves. and
serve with mayonaise dressing.
NUT AND RAISIN SALAD-Nestls
among lettuce leaves a few blanched
nut meats and raisins which have been
pumped by soaking In hot water. Add q
generous amount Of French dressing and
you have delicious hot weather salad
Serve cheese straws with this dish.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-10-17

was broken, as the force with which
he struck the carriage demolished the
back of the seat. He also received
severe injury directly back on his
right ear. He was taken to nearby
house and medical aid was summoned.
He remained in an unconscious con-
dition for the remainder of the day
but Sunday was resting as comfort
ably as could be expected. He was
removed to his home on Eastern ave-
ma
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-10-17
USEFUL RECEIPTS,

SQUASH BISCUIT-One egg, one-half
cup sugar. one heaping large spoonful OF
boiled squash. one-half cup milk, one
half cup flour, two teaspoons baking
powder and one-quarter teaspoon CHINA
mon and nutmeg. Add milk to squash.
then sugar and egg. Sift the flour and
baking powder and salt together then
add to first mixture stspices can be omit
ted II sdesffed) Beat thoroughly and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-10-17

After this the fight was all Barry's,
who rallied strongly in the 11th.
Landing almost at will, he had Fergu-
son apparently dazed up to the finish.
In the 18th Barry floored Ferguson
with a straight jab to the side of the
head In the 14th Barry rushed lis
man and at the bell Ferguson was a
beaten man and his seconds gave up
the contest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-10-17

The Coburn students and supporters
are highly elated with the result of
the kents Hill game which was play
ed on Saturday afternoon and which
resulted in tie, 5 to 5. Those who
witnessed the game speak highly of
the manner in which the Waterville
team played, stating they deserved to
win The kicking of goal would have
meant victory.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-10-17

In a statement Hedges says his action
was for the good of baseball. The Amer
lean League club head says the men
achieved notoriety. in the double-header
games of last Sunday when Lajoie of the
Cleveland team made eight hits in eight
times at bat. Both discharged players
are given a clean bill of health in the
Lajoie matter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-10-17

City Marshal Charles NJ. Richard
son and c. B. kelleher, manager of
the City Opera house. have gone to
Boston on business trip. Mr.. Rich
ardson will visit in Rockland before
returning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-10-17

The ladies of the Sorosis held a
successful Rummage sale at the Elks'
block on Friday and Saturday, dur
ing which time they were kept busiiy
engaged in supplying the demands of
the many customers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-10-17

The annual inspection of r. w.
Mullen Relief Corps of North Vassal-
boro will be held Wednesday evening,
Oct 10. Mrs. c. E. Quimby of West
brook. State president of the w. S. r.
c., will be the inspector. An all-day
session will be held and dinner will
be served the members.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-10-17

Deputy Marshal Paul Burgess is
acting as marshal during the absence
of City Marshal Richardson. Officer
J. j. Donnelly of the day force will act
as deputy during the coming week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-10-17

c. f. B. Walker and Frank Austin
have gone to Greenville Junction to
hunt big game.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-10-17
BASEBALL NOTES.

Jack OConnor was Internationally re-
leased as manager of the ST. Louis
American League baseball club and Har-
ray Howell discharged as scout by Pres
ident Robert L. Hedges Saturday night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-10-17

Four were arraigned Saturday morn
ing for intoxication. One paid and
the other three were committed to
jail in default.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-10-17

A stated communication of Water
Vile Lodge, No. SO, +. and A. NJ, viii
be held at 100 this evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-10-17

Luke Ivers, Jr assistant chief of
the fire department, who has been
confined to his home by sickness, Is
able to be ont.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-10-17

man refusing to pay his bill in
the Preo restaurant Sunday evening
was locked up by Officer William AL
bert He was badly intoxicated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-10-17

Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Quincy and
family passed Sunday at the home
of Mr.. Quincy's parents in Hinckley.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-10-17
WAT'ERvILLE.

Miss Maybelle Haskell passed Sur
day at her home in Orono.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-10-17

China's capital, Pekin. has supplant'
ed its insanitary wells with a thor
oughly modern water works system
including filtration plant.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-10-17

AS the motor Of an aeroplane makes
too much noise for an aviator to hear
anything else. a French army ofiicer
has invented telephone for passen'
ger to use to talk to him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-10-17

Cadets at the United Service college
at Windsor, England, are taught the
principles of aeronautics.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1910-07-16
What Touched His Heart.

"A man who was great lover of ma.
ture and to whom a beautiful view ap
pealed far more strongly than a good
dinner. was out walking among the
hills near Tarrytown one day with
two companions, one of whom seldom
troubled himself to look beyond his
nose.
Now, Jenkins" said the man en-.
Enthusiastically to this prosaic indi
vidua1, when we've climbed this hill
you'll see the most beautiful prospect
your eyes ever looked upon"
With some dififculty the ponderous
Jenkins kept pace with his friend as
they assembled the steep slope. At the
summit they all paused and the man.
with glowing eyes. said Look" And
Jenkins did look with such an alb
sorbed and concentrated gaze that the
other two nudged each other and said (:
"Ah, he does feel the loneliness OF the
scene. Jenkins has some sense Of the
beautiful, after ALL" and they were
silent and let him feast his eyes upon
the glorious prospect
We'll" said the man at last. what
do you think OF it,"
co." responded jenkins. aroused
with a start as from dream of bliss,
do you know, I've been counting the
cars in that freight train that PASSED
down in the valley--there are A.
New York Press.