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Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-08-01
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

All mail matter destined for certain
parts of Europe and dispatches from
New York in French liner La Lorraine.
which sailed July y for Havre. was de-
stroyed by fire which occurred in q
railroad poStoffice on French territory.
The postoffice department Saturday re-
ceived cablcgram from the French
postal authorities notifying them of the
loss and stating that the offices to which
the destroyed mail was directed were
Premen. Hamburg and kiel Verviers.
Belgium: Korsor and Copenhagen. Den
mark: Malmo, Nassjo, Gothenburg and
Christiania, Sweden Prague, Austria:
Cracow and Warsaw, Poland: st. Peters
burg Moscow and Odessa, Russia. and
Helsingford, Finland.
But two steps have been taken by tn .
Italian government looking to the extra
dtion of Porter Charlton, the young
American who is charged with the muir
der of his wife and the sinking of her
body in Lake Como. Italy. In an inter
view Saturday night Acting Secretary
of State Huntington Wilson said that
the only action thus far by the Italian
government was it's procedure whereby
Charlton was detained by the New Jer-
sey court and it's request of the state
department for a preliminary mandate.
The department of state. it is declared
emphaticaIly. would have nothing to do
with the case unless the whole record
should come before the department after
the question of release or commitment
for surrender has been finally adjudcat-
cd in the courts"
Officers and directors of the Chica go
Board of Trade are alarmed. according to
the Chicago Tribune, over the manner in
which certain big operators have ignored
the boards resolution against the run
ming Of corners in grain That corner
exists in July wheat is not denied-in
fact it has been patent to every broker
on the floor for several weeks. July
wheat closed at 109 IA bushel and Sep
tember wheat at 102 IS. The directors
under repeated urging from the conServa-
tive members who are striving to allay
the public agitation for the abolition of
exchanges" of all sorts, have about de-
cided to conduct thorough investigation
into this corner. They will also apply
the penalty to those who are found gull
ty. The penalty is expulsion.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-08-01
STORY OF CRIME.
Mutilated Body Of 3-Year Old Alma
kellncr Found Last May.

Louisville, KY, July 31.-Alma Kellner
the S-year-old daughter of Mr.. and Mrs
Frank kellner, a niece of Frank Fehr.
millionaire brewer, disappeared from her
home in this city on the morning of Dec
s last to attend mass at st. John s
church, about three blocks away. She
was not seen again until her mutilated
body was found in the basement of st.
Johns parochial school building on May
20. There was every indication that the
hidden in an effort to conceal the crime.
Evidence found around. the school build
ing and among the effects of the janitor.
Joseph Vending, directed suspicion to-
ward him, and when an effort was made
to capture him it was found he had fled
Vending is about 27 years old and is
supposed to be a son of good family
According to his wife Vending left
Louisville on Jan. "A and the trail follow
ed by Carney led him into Mexico, Cen
trail America and finally back to this
country to a ranch near Vallejo. Cal.
Vending denied any connection with
the murder of the girl in his talk with
the district attorney and police. He de-
scribed his wanderings since leaving
Louisville, saying he went to New Or
leans. thence to Texas and finally to
Vallejo. where Detective Carney found
his trail.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-08-01
LOST FROM BAY STATE.
William Henley Thrown from Camp
Chair browns Before Help Arrives.

Portland. Me. July William Hen
ley of Brookline, Mass, a passenger
on the steamer Bay State from Boston
to Portland, fell overheard from the
steamer when about two hours out
of Boston last night and was drown
ed. Henley and a companion whose
rame was not learned. were seated on
the hurricane deck on the rear of the
vessel on camp chairs. AS the steamer
gave an unexpected lurch, Henley was
thrown backwards and went over
board There was some delay in stop
ping the steamer and getting a boat
out and the man had sunk before help
reached him. He swan about for sew
eral minutes and cried piteously for
help. He companion returned to Bos-
Ton tonight on the steamer.
Boston, July 3.-William Henley was
clerk in local dry goods house and
was Just starting on a two-weeks vaca-
ton in Maine with brother. He was
not married.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-08-01
c. Q. T|RRELl.
Massachusetts Congress-
man Dies at Natjck.
Had Been Member Of Lower
National Body Since 1867.
Was Active In Securing Abolition
OF Canteen at Soldiers Homes.

Natick, Mass. July S1-Congressman
Charles .. Threll of the 4th District.
died suddenly early today at his home
here. Death was due to hemorrhage
of the brain and came while Congress
man Tirrell was unconscious. He was
65 years old,
Mr.. Tirrell retired last night in fine
spirits and in his usual good health.
He slept well until about A. NJ.
when he complained of an illness. Soon
after he became unconscious and he
was in that condition until death came
at 7.45. His wife and his only child,
Arthur H, Trrell. secretary to his
father were at the congressman bed
side
Charles O. Tirrell was born at Shar
on, Dec. 10, 1S4f the son of DR.. Norton
O. and Susan J. Tirrell. Graduating
from Dartmouth College in 1856, he
took up teaching as his profession and
in later years taught as principal at
the Peacham, VT, Academy and at the
st Johnsbury. VT. High school. After
reading law in the office of Richard
H. Dana, he was admitted to the Suf-
folk bar in August. 1870. and had
since practiced law.
Shortly after becoming lawyer
Mr. Tirrel entered politics and in 1872
represented the town of Weymouth in
the Massachusetts Legislature. He
was q memner Of the State Senate in
1881 and 1882 and was a Republican
Presidential elector in 1888.
In 1901 Mr. Tirrell first entered Con
gress and had since been member OF
the lover national body. He was con-
coded the Republican nomination for
the 4th District in the coming cam
paign. While in Congress. Mr.. Tirrel!,
quietly but persistently. successfully
bent his efforts toward the cause of
education, irrigation in the West and
for the abolition of the canteen at the
Soldiers National Homes.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-08-01
AT SQUIRREL CASINO.
Feature of Last Week a READING
Miss Danforth Of Gardiner.

feature of the seasons event
here last week was areading. TGesday
evening in the Casino. by Miss Eleanm
grace, beauty and self possession n
the young lady combined with marked
ability and the choice selections in
repertoire delighted the audience and
won liberal applause.
Miss Danforth was gowned in deli.
cate white lace over satin. the low cut
bodice outlined with iewelled lace
bertha, while a pink rose in her sill.
yer banded hair completed the picture
Her selections covered wide field
ranging from the delightful absurdity
of May Isabel F'iske's monologue Her
First Call on the Butcher to the stern
and grave irony of the selection from
Edmund Rostrand's L'Aiglon. which
was well rendered.
During a change of costume by Miss
Danforth. tenor solo by Mr.. Alex
ander Doyle of New York. accom-.
panied by Mrs. James B. Hooe. wG
enthusiastically received. after which
Miss Danforth in the brilliant Spanish
costume of black and yellow. and look.
ing the Spanish senorita to perfection
gate another example of her versatil-
ity in the dance of Spain.
Another intermission followed. dur
ing which the audience was charmed
with violin solos by Miss Ashworth.
to be greeted at their close. by Miss
Danforth as the dainty maiden of old
en- days. in the stately minuet. which
was given with such dignity and grace
as long to linger in the memory Of
those so fortunate as to witness 1t.
A correspondent says: 1T is avery
pleasant circumstance, that one OF
Miss Danforth's first appearances.
should be at Squirrel Island. where so
many friends have watched her
growth from the merry little maiden.
playing on the sandy beach. to the
radiant young girl. who evidently has
it in her power to bring pleasure into
many lives. and for whom all Squirrel
friends wish the happiest of futures
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-08-01
man HUNT ENDS,
San Francisco Police Find
Joseph Mend|ing.
Drag Him From Hiding Place
Under Hotel Sink.
Admits Identity, but Denies Murder
Admits Identity, but Denies Murder
OF Little Alma KeIIner.

San Francisco, July 31.-Dragged
of a Third street lodging house. where
he had been hiding for "A hours, Joseph
A. Vending. accused of the murder
of little Alma Kellner in Louisville
KY, who has baff1ed the police for
four months, WAS arrested today by
Detectives Burke and Ryan of thy
local police department. Vending ad-
mitted his identity, but protested his
innocence.
A few hours after the arrest J. =.
Carney. captain cf the Louisville dc
tective force. arrived to learn that his
II 600 mile search for Vending had
been crowned with success. 1t was
the telegraph tip from the Kentucky
detective which led to the arrest
Carney's search lei him to every
"unty seat in Texas. Later the trail
led to Los Angeles. Rio Vista and
vallejo. Cal, but each time the fugi
tive had left before detectives arrived.
Vending was then traced to this
oity. through woman to whom he
had been engaged.
N''iNidi9 ltc''StSu HIS lilioceIlct "
the Eeilner murder. declaring that he
know nothing of it until he read of the
finding OF the body. He said he would
not resist eXtradition.
According to Carney. the evidence
against Vending is strong. the most
ialnasing part being the discovery OF
some of the girls bloodstained cloth
ing in closet in Wendling'S home.
Carney Claims to have ended Saturday v
oRc of the longest and most expensive
man hunts of modern times. Descrip-
tions of Vending We're sent to every
American consular representative in
the world and to every postmaster in
France and Germany. Since June II.
the expenses of Capttin Carney have
averaged 500 daily.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-08-01
Spain and Vatican
Relations Strained

Madrid July 31.-Premier Canalejas de
scribes the recall of Marquis De Ojeda,
the Spanish ambassador to the Vatican
as AN indefinite suspension of negotia-
tions."
The moment l assumed power" he
said Il opened negotiations for a reduc-
tion of the religious orders. The Vati-
can replied. offering less than was offered
to Premier Maurier. We were disap-
pointed but pressed the issue in spirit
of great moderation
Desiring to advance without rupture
the negotiations. we exercised our right
of sovereignty by issuing DEGREES com
pelling the orders to register under the
law and authorizing dissident sects to
display the emblems of public worship.
AS the Vatican replied only with protests
we introduced bill interdicting further
orders until the revision of the concor-
dat had been accomplished.
When the Vatican finally demanded
the suspension of the decree as a condi-
tion for continuance of the negotia-
tions. the government, in spite of it's de-
sire to avoid a rupture. decided to CON
slider the negotiations abortive and to
pioceeu 10 carry out ItS program by de
crees and legislation. The King approved
our course. The situation will not retarI
the visit of His Majesty to England next
week.
An official communication issued by the
government throws the entire responsible
ity for the present trouble on the Holy
See.
The Liberal newspapers enthusiastically
applaud the independent act of the gov
ernment"
The Republican newspapers promise
their support. The Unerviso. a Catholic
organ. declares that the Catholics are
ready for the struggle.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-08-01

Constantinople reports that Turkey
is negotiating to buy two old fashioned
German battleships are confirmed bv
the navy department. 1t appears from
the Constantinople kilograms that the
battleships in question are the Bran
denburg and the Kurfuerst Friedrich
Wilhelm, sister ships, laid down in 1889
and having displacement of 9s40 tons.
They carry six 11-inch guns apiece
but their speed and sarmor unfit them
e" wing in tho line with Germanv,s
modern sea fighters. Germany asks
s2.5oO.00o for the two battleships. III"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-08-01
WA LIDO
FREEDOM.

Mrs. Rebecca Thompson has been very
i'll during the past week.
Miss Edith Lawrence has returned from
Belfast, where she has been dressmaking
for the past three weeks.
Marshal Lawrence and grandson. Law
renee Clark. are passing a week at Win
demere.
Mrs. Lewis Murch passed Sunday in
Bangor with her son Edmund and fam
lily. Mr.. Murch has had serious trouble
scratch and poison. but is now better al
though not able to step.
TROY.
CENTER-The fine farm buildings of
Eben Stone in the southwestern part of
Troy were totally destroyed by fire
Thursday afternoon. The lightning struck
the barn first. burning valuable horse.
besides poultry. hay and other contents.
but the household furnishings were saw
ed. Insurance $500.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Cook, Donald
Cook and Miss Josephine Cook of Mon
tana are guests this week at Juan Good
ale's
Mrs Hannah Woods still remains Sc
riously ILL.,
Miss Millie Stevens and guests. Mrs.
Leonard Glkey and little son of Omaha.
Neb.. are visiting at Belfast and Stock
ton Springs.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-08-01
LARGEST IN HISTORY.
CoIby's Entering Glass Will Come from
All Over the Country.

According to all reports the enter
ing class at Colby College this fall. viii
be one of the largest in the history OF
the college. Students are registering
from all states. Wilbur V. Cole. man
ager of the football team, was in the
city Saturday and Sunday and stated
that in the number of men entered arc
many good football men. About all o
the old ones will return. Mr.. Cole
has been employed by the Davis Manu-
featuring Co. of Clinton this vacation
and at present is working at Bucks
port He will return early this fall tt
have things in readiness for the early
practice.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-08-01
Auction Sale
The entire furnishings of the
PARK HOUSE

Corner Of Washington and Bruins.
wick Ave., Gardiner, Me, Tuesday,
August I'd, at 10 o'clock A. M. and
continuing until the entire furnish
ings Of this 16 room house is sold.
This lot consists in part Of 10 white
Iron 6edsteads, 10 Dressing Cases,
Bedding Of all kinds, Wool Carpets,
100 yards Of oiIeloth Carpet, couchss
and Sofas, Rocking Chairs, Parlor
Table and Stands, Pictures, kinso
Range with high shelf, Kitchen cabi'
net, Sewing Machine, hundreds Of
other articles too numerous to men
lion. This is 4 good clean lot Of
goods and only been used . short
time. Sale positive rain or shins.
Terms cash at time Of sale.
o. II. SMALL, Auetionssr. ,.,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-08-01

AS Do. L. Q. Lesieur was driving
through Strathglass park at Rumford
Friday evening in his automobile a lit
tie lad about five years old by the name
Desjardns. in some way ran in front of
the machine and was knocked over be-
fore the doctor could stop his machine
He was quite badly injured and DR.. Le-
sleur returned at once and attended to
his injuries and Saturday morning two
doctors attended him. 1t is thought the
boy is in rather a serious condition as
the result of the affair, which was en-
tirely accidental. and is deeply regretted
by DR.. Lesieur.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-08-01
Papal Nuncio at Mac1rid,

Rome. July 31.-The Papal Nuncio at
Madrid. Monsignor Vico, has not been
recalled by the Vatican, which is await
ing the official announcement of the re-
call by the Spanish government of Mar
quis De Ojeda, ambassador to the Vati-
can The situation with regard to the
rupture with Spain. therefore, remains
practically unchanged.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-08-01

One man was fatally injured and two
others seriously hurt late Saturday when
an automobile overturned at Starr's
Plain, five miles south of Danbury, CT.
and not far from Sugar Hollow where
Frank c. Ginty of Danbury was killed
in an automobile accident Friday. All
the men are well-known residents of
Danbury. Alexander s. Mclean. the
most seriously injured, is unconscious at
local hospital. It is believed HIS skull
is fractured
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-08-01

A Kansas town has not only pro-
hibited the exhibition of the prize fight
pictures. but has ruled out all stories
concerning the fight. Does the Out
looks article fall beneath the ban?
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-08-01

Paper betting is now being made in
England and it Is said to be much
more satisfactory than belts made of
leather. 1t is stronger and does not
stretch. nor is it subject to climatic
changes.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-08-01
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

Thomas Alfred Pye. aged 6S years and
months, of Small Point. died suddenly
at his home Friday morning. He had
been IN failing health for some time. He
was native of LiscOmb. n. s.. but had
resided in Small Point for the most of
his life. He was a successful and prom
inent fisherman. He served in the Civil
war as member of Co. x. 18th Maine.
entering the service Aug. p. 1862. in Bath.
He was taken sick the following Novem-
ber and was in hospitals at Harper's Fer
ry and near Alexandria and was dis
charged from Service Feb. Z. 1863. on ac-
count of disability. He was a member of
Sedgwick Post. No. 4. 6. A. r.. of Bath
prominent member of Bodwell Grange,
and of the Free Will Baptist church
widow. one sister. Mrs Harrison McIn-
tyre. and three brothers, George Pye of
Small Point. James Pye of Orr's Island
ana Charles Pye of Nova Scotia, survive
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-08-01

Another huge diamond has been
found in the Premier mine at Johan-
resburg. 1t is pure white stone.
and weighs 191 carats. 1t is supposed
to be flawless and is worth many thou
sands of dollars even in its uncut
state.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-08-01

Men who smoke cigarets have been
barred from membership in the fire de-
partment at Canton. o. The chief
says that they may be all right in
brain power. but that they are more
than apt to lack physical stamina.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-08-01

Mrs. Isabelle Orr and daughter, Mis-
Amy, returned to Beverly. Mass. Sal.
urd3y after . visit with Mrs Orr,
sister, Mrs. j. r. Goodwin of Rapdolnh
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-08-01

Mrs. Charles Burns returned to h.,
home IN Portland Sunday, after ,
weeks visit with Mr. and Mrs. Char.
Glass of Randolph.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-08-01

Leaving the rails in Hoosic tunnel.
5000 feet east of the central shaft. the
Boston &, Maine passenger train No.
II. Boston for Albany. westbound leav-
ing North Adams at 1125 A. NJ. Sat
urday completely tied up traffic for the
reainder of the day. The six passenger
coaches and engine all left the irons.
but did not overturn and the 200 pas
sengers were not injured.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-08-01

A number of Gardiner people x.,.
guests of l.. c. Ballard SUNDAY n !.
trip down river to the ISLANDS on ~.
tug Seguin.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-08-01

An English doctor says that the
Jews are nearer immune from tuber-
culosis than any other race He be-
lieves this is because Jewish mothers
take better care of their children than
any others and give them more fatty
foods.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-08-01

Mrs. Frank Gardiner returned To bs.
home in Portsmouth. n. H.. SATURDAY.
after visit with her brother, Charl.,
Lunt of New Mills. "a
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-08-01

Tobacco in the field was damaged to
the extent of about $4,000, it is esti-
mated by heavy thunder storm which.
panied by hail, passed over
Windsor. Conn. and section Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-08-01

A. NJ. Powers and family Of Sprinr
street. who have been at their cottas.
at Capitol Island for four weeks. r..
turned home Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-08-01
GARDINER,

E. NJ. Smith and family. "a, =,
field. Mass, are visiting rea,,v.. 81. !.
this city. u
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-08-01
Somerset Real Estate Transfers.

Following are the real estate transfers
as recorded at the Somerset registry of
deeds:
Pittsfeld-Francis Dodge to Edwin F.
Dodge; Daniel Whitten to S. NJ. Ray
mond; G. E. Newhouse to Frank NJ
Newhouse.
Bingham-Thomas D. Cahill to j. J.
Lander; Lillian j. Washburn to w. C.
Taylor ct al
Norridgewock-Fidela johnson to Alice
NJ. Johnson
Fairield-R. f. Green to Good Will
Home Association: Sarah B. Cannon to
A. II. Warren ct al
Hartland- Walter S Stinchfield to Hen
ry Crowell: Sarah r. Whitehouse to Syl-
vester Whitehouse ct al.
Detroit-Mayo Bickmore to John E
Prescott ct al.
Canaan-Vinna B. Hodgdon to F. E.
Blanchard.
Starks-George P Greenleaf to John
Hutchinson.
Madison-Belle T. McPheters to Cecil
n. Tilton
The annual Field day of the Missionary
Society of the Bethany Baptist church
was held Thursday afternoon at the
home of Mr.. and Ms. Everett Goodrich
A large number was present and they lis
tened to delightful and interesting ad-
dress on China given by Mrs c. E. Bous-
field. She passed several years in China
and she will return there very soon. A
supper was served.
Fremont Homested and mother. Mrs
Philena Homested. went to Augusta Fri
day to spend few days visiting rela-
tives.
J. w. Chase went to Pennington Fri
lay on business trip of several days
Harvey d. Eaton of Waterville passed
Sunday at his farm home near Athens
Frank Merriam. son of Rev. George
Merriam. will leave here this morning for
Pittsburg, Pa. where he has a position
with the Westinghouse Machine Co. Mr.
Merriam was one of the graduating class
at the University of Maine this year.
having taken the mechanical engineering
course
w. G. Lord. proprietor of the Fuller
drug store. is taking his annual vacation
and Fred Turner is i'm charge of the
store
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-08-01

Edward A. Mcliheron and David Nc.
Carthy of Lewiston were visitors /,
Gardiner for a short time SUNDAY =
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-08-01

Roy e. Jones returned SUNDAY ..
Capitol Island. where he was ~ Il.
guest of friends Saturday and sundss
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-08-01

l.. Earl Perry of Randolph has con.
to Boston with Charles Davis. rnasin.
the trip i'm Mr.. Davis automolile
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-08-01

Mrs. j.. b. Snarr returned :tH Bos,o.
on the boat Saturday, after vis,,,.
relatives i'm this city.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-08-01

Ernest c. Morrill, OF Lewiston
ed friends in Gardiner and v;,.s.
Saturday and Sunday. IVY
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-08-01
THE 0|d-Fashioned Inn'
Given by Little Ones.
Annual Field Day. Of The
Bethany Baptist Church.
Somerset Real Estate Transfers
Personals ---Other Items.

]. H. Wood went to Mt. Vernon Fri
day to visit his son, DR.. Harold Wood.
He was to meet his son DR.. Philip and
wife in Oakland and they were to drive
to Mt. Vernon, where Sunday a family
reunion was to be held. Mrs. Wood has
been at her sons for several days
Harry Smith. clerk in the store of
c. w. Day. has been taking a vacation.
He spent several days at Sebago Lake.
Mrs. Herbert Robinson. who has
been a guest at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Sewall Smith for about three
weeks, returned Saturday to her home
in Portland
Miss Mary Ward of Boston is the
guest of her father, Sumner Ward.
Miss Ward is a teacher in the public
a teacher in the public schools of
Skowhegan.
Mrs. Marcus Moore and her daugh
ter, Mrs. Eva Green, spent several
days at Lake Maranacook this week.
A play entitled The Old Fashioned
Inn" was given at the home Of Mr.. and
Mrs. E. E. Greenwood Thursday even
ing The following took part: Violet
Robinson. Ruth Greenwood, Geneva
Smith. Christie Rollins. Margery
Mitchell of Bingham, Helen White, Vio-
let Priest. Linwood Jewett and Emery
Dyer. These nine little people proved
to be good actors and took their parts
very we'll The play was we'll patron
lied, 65 tickets being sold. A large
part of the play was composed by tbs
members. The parents of each one
and their friends appreciated the pro-
duction very much and they may wei
be pleased at the talent shown.
The marriage intentions of Elwoot
Everett Richardson of Canaan ant
Miss Daisy Thurston are recorded a
the fnWn clerks office
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-08-01

The marriage intentions of Elwood
Everett Richardson of Canaan and
Miss Daisy Thurston are recorded at
the town clerks Office.