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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-23

Weston today stands out to the citi-
zens of ;ikowhaean not only as Il land =
mark, but as one of the men who has
done most to bring Skowhegan to the
front
Levi W. Weston was born in 1924
the son of John W. and Sally +.
iNalker) Weston. being a worthy rep
resentative of one of the oldest fami-
lies of SkoWheEan. His great grand
father, Joseph Weston, came here with
Peter Haywood and Isaac Smith in
1771. they being probably the first set
tiers in the county. His great grand
mother. Eunice FarnsWorthD Weston
was the first white woman settler in
the county.
Mr.. Weston grew to manhood in his
native town. He was educated in the
public schools and at Bloomfield Acad-
envy. a hourShing institution of learn
ing in the early part of the nineteenth
century. The lumber industry was the
first with which he identified himself.
entering the employ of his father, and
then in company with him carrying on
the business Of lumber manufacturing,
and finally carrying it on alone.
He was the first president of the
Skowhegan Electric Light Co. also of
the Skowhegar Loan & Building AS
ISOLATION. and is still holding the last
named position. In former years he
was director of the First National
Rank of SkoWhegan and trustee of
Skowhegan Savings Rank, also di-
rector Of the kennehec Log Driving
Co.
one of the first saw mills on what is
known as THE Island" was built and
owned by Mr.. Weston. He is one Of
the oldest. if not the oldest, lumber
men in this county.
A Republican in politics, he served
as a selectman and also on the school
board of the town of Bloomfield, and
has served as chairman of the school
board of SkoWhegan, and as assessor
of the Skowhegan Village Corporation.
He has been twice married. His
first wife was Sophia Walker She
died leaving no children. He married
IN 1861 Mrs. Clementine Houghton
of Skowhegan. widow of Marcellus
Brainard. OF the five children born OF
this union, one, Gertrude s.. is now liv-
ing. Mrs. Weston died in December
1909
Mr.. Weston has a farm about e mile
from Skowhegan on the Russell roat
to which he now devotes much time
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-23

WASHINGTON March 22--The election
of Eugene n. Foss in the district OF the
late Rep Lowering. Rep, aroused great
interest in the House and an announce
ment of the Democratic victory. on the
floor Turing TIE afternoon. caused loud
applause from that side of the cham
her, To none. however, did the cleo
ton have so deep an interest as to Rep.
Foss, Ills, who is a Republican. The
brothers came originally from Vermont.
NY brothers election is nothing less
than a miracle" said Rep. FoSs. But
lie is a great fighter and l am not sur
lprised. We are very fond of each
other, but l suppose we will have some
warm times when he comes down here
and sits in the chamber opposite me"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-23
SKOWAECAN.

The jury returned verdict for the
plaintiff in the sum of $12,S00 in the
case of Chester Haines VS.. the Maine
Central Railroad just before the ad-
journment of the Somerset county SUI
preme judicial court Tuesday night.
The jury was out but little over an
hour. The case had been on trial since
Wednesday,
Byron Gleason OF Canaan was sem
fenced by Justice Peabody Tuesday at
ternoon to three days in Jail for con-
tempt of court. Gleason was summon
ed to appear before the grand jury but
failed to do so. Later he gave him
self up to the officers and furnished
bail to appear at this term of court.
The funeral of the late Calvin Eaton
were held at p M Tuesday with DR..
+. A. Lcitch of the Methodist church
officiating. The services were in charge
of Carrahassett Lodge, !. O. O. +. In
torment was at the South Side GENE
terry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-23
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

Steamship companies report the
prospect of an unprecedented mum Der
of American visitors to Europe this
| season. Bookings for return voyages
from August to October already are
heavier than on any previous year.
A second aviation meeting on a scale
larger than that of last year will be held,
it is announced, at the Bethany aviation
field at Rheims from July 3 to July 10.
Forty thousand dollars in prizes will be
offered French elimination trials for the
International aviation trophy will be the
principal feature.
The announcement of the resignation
of Col. Geo. r. Jewett as a trustee of the
Danvers Insane hospital, following that
of Supt. Charles w. Page last week, has
aroused considerable comment in Salem,
Mass. No statement has been given out
as to the cause of these designations.
Colonel Jewett was formerly a member
of the governors staff and council.
Willard Perkins was run over by a loco
motive on the Marblehead branch of the
Boston & Maine Tuesday, receiving inju.
ries which resulted in his death an hour
later. Perkins lost control of a motor
cycle he was riding on Loring avenue,
Salem, and the machine darted in front of
the locomotive. Perkins. who was %
years of age, lived in Lynn.
Judge Holt in the United States cir
cult court at New York Tuesday set
the trial of F. Augustus HeinZe on
charges of over certification and mis-
application of the funds Of the Mer-
-antile National Bank for April IS.
The demurrer interposed to the most
recent indictment filed against Heinze
was withdrawn and the copper mag
nate stood up and formally pleaded
not guilty.
Won Bethmann- HOllWeg the German
imperial chancellor, who is in Rome on
a mission of courtesy. was received
| Tuesday by King Victor Emmanuel,
The German statesman conveyed to
the King a cordial message from En-
peror William and in return was made
the bearer Of like sentiments. Both the
King and the chancellor expressed sat
lsf2ctiOn at the present relations be
tween Germany and Italy and re-
marked upon the beneficial influence
which the Triple Alliance was exert
ing upon European politics.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-23
FIRE INSURANCE PROBE.
CONTINUED From Page One.)

name. because he is dead Mr.. Hotchkiss
consented to having his name withheld.
Cornelius Shufelt, an insurance man OF
Chatham n. Y, said that in 1905 he was
made clerk of the insurance committee OF
the Senate. He held the place for two
years Later he had another clerkshiI
for years and the following year he was
deputy clerk of the Senate.
while you We're clerk of the insurance
committee in the Senate did you keep in
surance companies posted on the pro-
gress of bills?'
Not the companies. did keep one
man informed"
who was hep"
The late George P. Sheldon, who was
president of the Phenix Fire Insurance
Co. of Brooklyn"
What did you do for him?"
Il sent him copies of bills as soon as
they came from the printer and generally
kept him Informed as to the progress OF
bills and as to their Chances
What was your compensation from Mr.
Sheldon"
It was 1924 or $l34, | don't know which
at tit tiiiit Solt oul NY iiouI diiSc puo'
ness in 1906, my mother, who was agent
of the Phenix Co, was indebted to the
PheniX to the amount of 1924 or $l34. AT
ter | had been working for Mr.. Sheldon
for some time he told me that in view OF
what | had done the debt would be can
celled.''
Did you get anything more from Mr.
Sheldon?"
Il got $2l1 in 1907 or 19OS''
Did anybody help you?'
Yes"
Did Louis F. Payne help you?'
''He wrote a letter to Mr.. Sheldon. BY
way of reply / received $500 from the
treasurer of the New York Board of I'm
derWriters."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-23
Plea Entered by 16-year'
old Katherine MANI.
Warrant Against Her Charges
Murder in First Degree.
Girl Says Canton Man Purchased
Poison for Her.

Massiilnn, Ohio, March 22.-"Not gull
~" was the plea entered by 16-year-old
Katherine MANI, when arraigned be-
fore Mayor Remly today on the charge
of numbering ner sister. Elizabeth, aged
10, "by administering deadly drug.
The warrant sworn out against kath-
crime charges murder IN the first de-
gree.
This morning after a. night in the
MassilIon Jail the girl underwent
long examination before Chief of Po-
lice Ertle and Mayor Remley.
Throughout the ordeal Katherine
calmly chewed gum and maintained
an attitude of Indifference. The girl
reiterated her original story of a mys-
terious man for whom she had pur-
chased strychnine and who had given
her t?,o capsules. which she says she
believed contained quinine. She re-
fuses to tell the name of the man. She
was returned to her cell.
Her hearing will be deferred until
the Cleveland chemist who is examining
the dead girls stomach makes his re-
port
The MANI girl today gave the police
the name Of the man who she says
gave her the poison supposed to have
caused the death of her sister. Beyond
saving that the man lives in Canton,
the police will tell nothing. Massillon
authorities went to Canton this after
noon to search for him.
according to the girls latest version
Of the affair, she purchased the strych-
nine at the mans request for the pur-
pose of killing a dog. Two DAYS before
Elizabc was found dead. Katherine
says, this man gave her two capsules.
one of them she threw away and the
other she placed on the kitchen table
In tht Manz home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-23
"NoTHiNG DOING"
No Settlement in Sight of the Phila
delphia Strike.

Philadelphia. March 22.-The Committee
of Ten, the Rapid Transit officials and
State Senator James p. McNichol, went
into conference at the residence of James
H. Earle. .Ir., discussing propositions for
the termination of the street garments
strike.
w. d. Mahon, president of the Anal
gamated Order of Street and Electric
Carmen. as he emerged from the meeting
said: There is no settlement in sight"
From one of the participants in the
conference it was learned that the main
points at issue were the reinstatement of
all the striking trolley men and of the
ia men discharged a day or two prior to
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-23
ABOVE THE CLOUDS.
Carnegie Studying Stars in Great Oh
servatory Founded by Him.

Pasadena, Cal, March 22--Andrew
Carnegie slept last night on the sum-
nit Of Mount Wilson. The iron mas
ter is above the clouds, studying the
lore of the stars in the great observa-
'ory which he founded. He made the
trip yesterday, accompanied by his
wife and daughter and several friends.
On account of Mr.. Carnegie's slight
laneness, swing harness, rugged to
block and tackle, had been improvis-
ed to hoist him to the great rejecting
mirror under the dome of the ohserva-
tory
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-23
GOVERNOR FERNAlD
Advocates Several Measures of Great
Importance to Maine.

Westbrook. Me-, March 22.-In an
address at tho dinner Of the WestbrooI,
Board of Trade this evening Gov. Bert
Nj. Fernald urged the conservation and
development of water powers of the
state and deprecated the giving away
OF franchises or State property. He
said he believed technical and trades
schools should be established in vari-
Gus parts of the State to be support
ed from the State treasury. An accu-
rate photographic survey of the State
was also earnestly advocated by the
Governor. Some 200 sat down to the
banquet. at which John Clarke Scales
presided.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-23
VARYING CLAIMS.
Company Says Mills Will Soon Run
The Men Deny 1t.

WatertOwn. n. Y, March 22.-The
WATERFOWL division of the Interna
tional Paper Co. received 81 strike
breakers from New York today and
the management claims by the end of
the week all of the mills here will be
running to full capacity. The men are
housed together close to the mill and
have so far not been molested. Presi-
dent Carey of the Papermakers Union
stated today that another mill would
be called out tomorrow, but he would
not specify which one.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-23
A BIG TURNOVER.
CONTINUED from Page One.)

merly assistant secretary of the treas
ury, who declined to be the Democrat
ic candidate in the district when ten
dertd to Kim before the nomination of
Foss, Mayor John F. Fitzgerald and
members Of the Democratic state COM
mittee. Gov. Draper, Lieut.. Gov.
rockingham. Congressman w. S.
Greene and other prominent Republi-
cans addressed several rallies in Mr..
Buchanan's interest.
The 14th district has been the most
consistently Republican district in
Massachusetts. having never elected
Democrat to Congress. Congressman
Lowering carried the district in 1908
by the er ormous plurality of 4,250
and it appeared that at the time OF
CONGRESSMAN Coverings death last
winter that a man canvasSing under
Democratic colorS would have no hope
whatever
The remarkable shift of votes today
is difficult of analysis. The Republican
leaders admit that their party in the
district was divided, partly due to the
failure of Judge Robert o. Harris of
Bridgewater to win the nomination in
the primaries. JuuSe Harris TOOK no
part in the campaign, but many Of his
friends together with other dissatisfied
Republicans worked to defeat Mr.. Blu
chanan
William r. Buchanan. the defeated
candidate. issued the following state
ment shortly after the last returns haG
been received;
Il am still Republican and be-
lieve in Republican policies. Ar
analysis of the figures from all parts
of the district shows an undeniable
state of resentment against existing
conditions on the part of those con-
stituting the Republican party"
L do not consider it "A personal de-
feat. If the result viii serve to con-
vince the Republican leaders at Wash
ington that something must be speedily
accomplished in the way of lowering
the cost of living, shall feel that m,
defeat has not been without value, moi
only to the people at large. but to the
Repupllcan party as Well"
Mr.. Buchanan sent the following
telegram to Eugene N. Foss. his sue.
cessful rival:
Accept my congratulations on YOU,
victory. trust that your presence il
the National House as representative
may prove of great value to the neonl,
of the 18th district"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-23
UNION OFFICIALS ELECTED
BY RUMFORD FALLS CITIZENS
CONTINUED from Page One.)

clergy. This is the first time in Maine
an act of this kind has happened" he
said, land the outcome will be interest
ing To prevent acts of violence we de-
cided to act in accordance with the de-
mands and threats of the mob. 1t was
made plain to us that we were not want
ed in town. We were taken across coun-
try IS miles to Bryant's Pond and left
in the railroad station to await the morn
ing train
No violence was used. but President
Malin questioned the right of citizens to
force himself and Mr.. Schneider to leave
town
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-23
THE FIRST ADVANCE.
Increase for Some Employees of Several
Western Railroads.

Chicago, March 22.-An increase of three
cents an hour to switchmen and of S. a
month to switch tenders and towermen of
several railroads is granted in decision
of the federal arbitration board an
nounced here today. l. he increase is
retroactive. going in effect Feb TO- 1910.
and on Western railroads which became
involved in wage controversy with the
SWitchmen's Union of North America.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-23
TIE GAME IN NEW YORK.
Important Announcement Regarding
Yale-Harvard Baseball Series.

New Haven, March 22-Announce-
ment is made here that the third Yale
Harvard baseball game to be played in
case of tie in the regular series will
be held in New York City as hereto
fore. Harvard proposed the playing of
this game at Boston. but this did not
meet with Yales approval, nor with
that of large body IF Harvard and
Yale alumni in New York. and after
further consideration the decision to
hold the game in the usual place was
reached.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-23
MOTHER OF SOLDIERS.
West Virginia Woman, Aged 1909, Par
ent Of 16 Civil War Soldiers,

Moundsville, W. ", March 22.-Mrs.
Sarah Brandon of this city, who is
celebrating her i09th birthday today.
holds the record as the mother of the
largest number of Civil War soldiers
No less than 1G Of her boys served in
the battles of that war. IA on the IN
ion side and two with the Confederates,
while her total family was %.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-23
OIL BURNING LOCOMOTIVES.
Wild Land Owners Ask Canadian
Pacific to Install Them.

Waterville, Me-, March 22.-At a
meeting of wild land owners and lun-
bermen here this afternoon it was yot-
ed to take up with the Canadian Paci-
tic Railroad the question of installing
OIL burning locorlitives on that section
If the system that runs through North
eln Maine to lessen the danger of for
est fires during the dry seasons of the
year.
FIRE wardens and deputies were ap-
pointed and arrangements for guarding
against fire made for the season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-23
SPORTING NOTES.

Lothrop Wilmington, Jr., II, captain
of the Harvard football team and
veteran member of the Harvard crew
Tuesday left the crew and will not re-
turn in time 10 row in the race with
Annapolis, A pril %. Wilmington is not
expected to he back in the boat, where
he has been rowing at No. 4. until the
close of the spring football practice,
which is Just getting under way and
may he prolonged later than usual
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-23
ALMOST UNANIMOUS.
Most of N. ", N. II. e. n. Men Favor
CALLING a Strike,

New Haven, CT. March 22.-The
conductors of the New York, New
Haven & Hartford system voted 81
per cent for strike and the trainmen
voted 80 per cent. for strike me
total vote cast was 1884; 1858 being
for a strike and SO against.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-23

No 1886 Valuable house and large
double lot on streets and trolley. One
of the best locations on East side. story
house of II rooms. piazza, painted and
blinded fine cellar. $4,000 secures this
home and extra building lot.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-23

the Republican party fulfill its pledge
for an honest reduction Of the tariff
1T is demand for the immediate
rereal of Section 2 of the Payne-Ald-
rich act, which substitutes retaliation
for reciprocity and threatens CONNER
cial warfare with our best customers
1T is a demand that Canada be treat
cd 1ecantly"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-23

No. 1907 1t is considered that the DR..
Tuell house which we offer for sale is alb
solutely one of the best pieces of Augusta
reality on the market today. This house
and stable and location must be seen to
be appreciated. Circumstances compel
this sale. Don't wait too long or you VIII
miss your chance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-23
FOR STRIKE DUTY.
Amsterdam Soldiers to Relieve Sche.
nectady at Corinth.

Amsterdam, n Y, March 22.-Com-
pany H, I'd Regiment, left this city at
go this morning for Corinth, Saratoga
county, for service in connection with
the papermakers strike, relieving Co.
T, of Schenectady
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-23

New Haven, Conn, March 2.-lt be-
came known late tonight that in all
probability there would be no strike
of the conductors and trainmen of the
New York, New Haven & Hartford
Railroad.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-23

No. 1897. West side property consisting
of lot and story house of u rooms, fur
mace heat, open fires, piazza, electric
lights. On one of our good streets and at
a very low figure as owner is to leave
city. $3400 takes it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-23
WATERvILLE.

Horace ]. Cook, son of Emery ~,
Cook of this city has been elected ~
the U. of NJ Seniors to serve as class
marshal for Commencement. A. r.
Winters also of this city, has been se-
Iected as a member of the Commence
ment week committee. s ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-23

No. 1885, Large lot of about 5000 IT, CEN
trally located on East side. Fine story
house, with bath, furnace heat, open fire,
electric lights, rooms, large stable, car
riage house and hennery This is in good
shape occupied by owner and offered at
a low figure. $500.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-23

Three trainmen were killed and II other
persons were injured Tuesday in col
ilslon between two freight trains on the
Kentucky Central division of the Louis
vile & Nashville at White Station, Ky.
The trains met head-on and were piled
in a heap.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-23

No. 14s7. 2 story house. with piazza,
modern plumbing, 10 rooms, arranged for
2 families and is rented for $2l per month.
lot contains 5000 it. This is nicely To-
Gated on East side near trolley. $4,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-23
BASEBALL.

At Sherman, Tex.-Austin College ],
ST. Louis, Am. I'd team, /.
At Dallas-Cleveland, Am. 3: Dallas,
TexaS League, 2.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-23
Breaking the Strike

Philadelphia, March 22.-The executive
committee of the Textile Workers voted
tonight to instruct all unions to notify
their members to return to work tomor-
row.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-23

Boston. March 22.--Eugene NJ. Foss
congressman-e elect from the l4th dis
strict. remained at his home tonight
suffering from severe cold. but issued
the following staten ent:
me result IS no personal victory.
~ Vlndication of the principles
Tor when have fought SO long.
1t is a demand by the people that
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-23
Levi W: Weston, AC=
tive SkowheganMan.

AS friend to progress. a believer in
public improvements, having been ac-
tive and enc of the first citizens of
this county for over so years, Levi w.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-23

No 1874. story house, steam heat, 8
rooms, good location, stable. Easy walk
to Water street, among good neighbors.
The owner lives out of town and wishes
to close this out at once. Price $2l0O.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-23

No. 1898 Just as neat a place as you
could ask for, a lot of over 1900 TT. 2
story house. 9 rooms and bath, open fire,
electric lights hot water heat, hard
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-23
AUGUSTA HOMES FOR SALE.
LET US SHOW you SOME OF THE MOST
DESIRABLE ON THE MARKET TODAY

wood floors throughout. stable 40x50. on
West side and dandy location. Price
| $1,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-23

| the strike, and the authority or siHsie
| committee to present TO the company the
grievances of the employees.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-23
Piles Cured in 6 to IA DAYS.

PAZO OINTMENT is guaranteed to cure
,snv case Of Itching Blind, Bleeding or
Protruding Piles in to IA days or money
refunded Soc wifi
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-23
WATERVILLE WINS.
Takes Three Points in Lively oam'
At Silver Street Alleys.

Waterville defeated Taconnet Tuesasy
evening at the Silver street alleys. takihs
three of the four points. The score:
wATEPVJI. LIE eE
Omaha daily bee., 1910-01-11

NEW YORK, Jan. 10.-The following is
the New York produce exchanges state
ment OF the visible supply OF grain In the
United States, January s.;