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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-27
''Parson'' Leavitt Shoots
Reading Sweetheart
Then Takes His Own Life by
Drinking Poison.
Leavitt Said to Come from a Prom.
inent Maine Family.

Reading, Pa, April 26.-Eleanor,
generally known as Nellie Becker, aged
33 years, died today, the victim of a
double tragedy here last night in which
Elery J. Leavitt better known as
"Parson" Leavitt, sent two bullets into
her body He then drank poison and
died in half an hour. The two were
lovers, though Leavitt is said to have
a wife and three children in the State
of Maine.
Notwithstanding that he shot her
when he thought she had decided to
cast him off for good, Miss Becker still
had deep affection for him and inquir-
ed regarding his condition while her
own vitality was ebbing away.
Leavitt is said to have come from a
prominent family in Maine He was
well educated and agreeable. He was
80 years old. Leavitt had held several
remunerative positions since his first
arrival in this city seven years ago.
Lately he had been in the photograph
ing business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-27
President Taft Praises B|aine'S Wor|
For Friendshi p at Dedication Of Amer
lean Republics Building --Speak-
ers Give Pledges Of Peace.

Washington, April 26.-The magnifi
cent new marble palace of the Inter-
national Union of American Republics
was dedit dted today in the name OF
universal peace. President Taft joined
with Andrew Carnegie, with Secretary
Of State Knox, with Senator Root and
with Senior De La Barra, the Mexican
ambassador, the latter as representa- =
tive of the Latin American republics
in propheSies of peace among the u
American republics. All the speakers
pledged themselves always to strive to
bring about that happy state. Mr..
Carnegie expressed the hope that some
day Canada, with the consent of Great
Britain would join the family of peace
full American republics
With its splendid location, at the
edge of the Potomac park and the
White House grounds, its imposing
marble facade, it's quaint Spanish
patio and deliberately furnished hall of
the republics, the new building, the
gift Of Mr.. Carnegie. won the admira-
ton of all the distinguished company
that passed within the bronze grilled
portals, both at the dedicatory exer-
cises this afternoon and the reception
tonight at which President Taft and
Mr.. Carnegie headed the receiving
party.
Il esteem it great honor to the
United States of America" said the
President. at the dedlcatory exercises,
that the other 20 American republics
should decide that this home of inter-
national union should be here on this
soil. AS the older sister of the other
republics, we take great pleasure in
That fact. AS the older sister, we also
are anxious that each member of the
family should know that we believe in
absolute equality liz every member of
the family. There is nothing in prefer
ence that we insist upon because of
the fact that we are the older nation
and for the time being can count more
noses"
President Taft referred to the work
that Secretaries Blaine and Root did
to bring about Il great bond of friend :
ship among the American republics
ut goes without saying" he added
in conclusion. that in the foreign pol
icy of the United States it's greatest
object is peace among the American
republics. We Il republics cannot al
ford to have any two or three quarrel
ing. We mast stop. The organization
and work of this bureau of the repub-
lies is doing much in that direction.
But Mr.. Carnegie and | will never be
satisfied until 10 of us can intervene by
proper measures to suppress a quarrel
between any two of us"
The President paid personal trib-
ute to John Barrett director of the
bureau. declaring that he was born
for the work and that he hoped he
would live long to carry it forward.
The ceremonies We're attended by
special and diplomatic representatives
of the various nations forming the
Union.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-27
Nearly Kills Keeper SpiceT
At New York Zoo.
Was Trying 10 Make Her Pose
For a Photographer.
Dltes and Pounds Him Unconscious
defending Her Cubs.

New York, April 26.-With his body
badly torn and manglcd by teeth and
claws and his left arm almost torn
rom its socket, Richard Spicer, keeper
n the Bronx Park Zoo, was rescued
unconscious this afternoon from the
near Dit, after desperate struggle
with an angry bear. His condition Is
aitical Elwyn Sanborn, photog-
npher, escaped from the pit with min
W hurts. after hard fight with the
Eihlmal
Spicer attempted to make the bear
ii up and pose for photographer
rith her cubs and she sprang upon
BIN. Dealing him a terrific blow with
Rr paw she then seized him by the
arm and dragged him into the den,
elawing and mauling him.
/ sanbOrn grabbed an iron bar and
rushed to the rescue of Spicer, who
vas unconscious, but the bear turned
on him The photographer, however,
managed to fight her off with the bar
until the cries of 100 spectators
brought other attendants. who beat off
the bear and rescued the imperilled
linen
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-27
STOCK FILTERS STRIKE
Because Lynn Manufacturers Reject
New Price List.

Lynn. Mass. April 2s.-Between 90 ana
60 stock filters employed In the shoe fac.
tories of James Phelan, & Sons. Thorn.
ason, Croker Shoe Co. and. Seymour &
jackson shoe factory, struck today be-
cause the manufacturers refused, to ,ac-
cept new price list. The price list which
the men demanded is q complicated, AZ
fair. but, in short, calls for . wage In
crease varying from 81 to 50 week. !,
The stock filters are we'll organized and
represent about the most skilled labor
connected with the shoe manufacturing
industry. All Of them are, English speak
ing men. 1t is feared that II an ADJUST
ment Is not reached soon 1t will mean the
tying up Of the three factories affected,
inasmuch as the factories cannot operate
for any length Of time without the stock
filters. There are about 1000 operatives
employed In the three factories.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-27

today, her father was i'll and went to
a doctor. The physician told him to
remain away from work and rest him
self He told him to try to sleep today.
Clough went to bed late in the fore.
noon and remained there until about 4
P. M. Mrs Clough, it is understood, was
not quiet during this time. About 43O
p. NJ he went out of the house to q
wood shed. Returning he had an axe Ii
his hand
He entered the room in which his wife
lay in bed, brushed past the nurse who
was there and without word, sank the
axe into the head of his bed-ridden wife
The nurse screamed and ran to call
help. Two men, who responded. We're
frightened away by Clough, who brand
ished big meat knife. After they had
gone he went into the house and slash
ed his throat with the knife, dying
shortly after
Clough was about so years. He was
employed by the Boston & Maine Rail-
road as a local switchman and was
thought well Of by all who knew him.
An autopsy will be performed on the
bodies of Clough and his wife tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-27
I0DAYS JOURNAL CONTENTS.
Page One.

Page One.
Observation-Disclosures Sad Murder
and Suicide in New Hampshire-U. $.
Steel Common Makes per Cent. Divi-
dend-Pres. Taft Praises Rlaine's Work
LOT friendship at Dedication of American
in!embltcs' Building-A lgyy Bear Nearly
NH NILS Keeper at New York Zoo-ship Au-
fora Missing,
Page Two.
! diner Local News.
Page Three.
LOCAL AND TELEGRAPH-
Page Four.
SORTING And FlN,ANCIAL-U. of
u Wins from Norwich--League Results
Boxing and Other Sport Notes.-The Mar
Pse Five.
} .STATE-Kennebec, Knox, Lincoln.
Somerset and Waldo County News.
Page Six.
Editorial Topics-Maine
"ossip-Press Comments.
Page Seven.
classified ADVERTISEMENTS
male and Female Wants-Real Estate and
Miscellaneous For Sale-To Let-Business
eafds-Railroads and Steamboats,.
Page Eight.
STATE AND observation-disclosures
S AUG Waldo County News-Special Wash
inston Letter
Page Nine.
NLoCAL AND STATE-State Hous'
'e"s-Sketch of Hon. A. w. Gilman.
Page Ten.
LuCAI.-Senator Dolliver Coming Ma,
~ the Opera House-Local Briefs
county News.
Page Eleven.
/ uLoCAl.-Company NJ Secures Sever
Wmss Recruits Roger Williams Clul
''us Pleasing Comedy-Local Briefs.
, Page Twelve.
TELEGRAPH
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-27
MORE DIVIDENDS,
U. S. Steel Common
Reaches 5 Per Cent Yearly
Action Of Directors in Line
With Expectations.
Marked Increase in Earnings and
Business Over Last Year.

New York, April 26.-At the quarter :
ly meeting of the United States Steel
Corporation today the directors de-
clared "A regular dividend OF IA per
cent. on the common shares thereby
increasing the rate from per cent. to
per cent. annually. In q statement to
the directors Chairman Gary 2nnounc-
ed that any additional disbursements
hereafter made on the common stock
will take the form of extra divi-
dendS." The action of the directors was
in line with popular expectations, al
though the course of Steel Common in
the late session of the stock market
seemed to reflect some uncertainty on
this point
Earnings for the quarter ending
March 81 last. amounted to $37, 6l6,S76
with net returns of $3l,503,1 1874 These
figures are likely to cause some disap-
pointment. as conservative forecasters
had fixed gross returns at not less
than $39000.0 900.
Comparison with the first quarter OF
1909, with an open market" with re-
sultant cuts in prices prevailing. shows
a marked increase in earnings and
business on hand. Gross returns for
this years first quarter are S4,693,60S
greater than those for the correspond
ing quarter of last year, while net
earnings are larger by $12,4lS,125. IN
flied orders on hand March 81 last ag-
gregated $5,402,514 tons against 3,542,-
595 tons at the end of last years first
quarter.
Contrary to the usual custom the fig
ures accompanying the quarterly state
ment We're filled in with ink, instead
of being regularly printed like the body
of the statement.
The unusual quarterly dividend Of
IA per cent. on the preferred shares.
payable May %, was declared. The
common dividend is payable June 20.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-27
For Ejsctmsnt Of The
Families Of Strikers,
GreenvIl|s, R. l., Tries 10 Keep
Out StrIkebIeakefs.


Greenville, R. l., April 26.-This
town may witness the pitable scenes
which have marked strikes elsewhere
in New England during the past year.
Writs of ejectment from tenements
owned by the mills were served this
evening upon 10 of the strikers. They
are returnable on May s and at that
time the strikers will be represented
by counsel in an effort to >prevent the
BUSTING Of their families from their
homes. sast
Austin T. Levey of New York. prin-
cipal owner of the mills. is coming here
tomorrow and there may be develop
ments in the matter. It is believed
there will be no further violence.
Greenville. R. l.. April 2s.-The spir-
its of the hundred striking weavers,
who yesterday fired volley Of shots
at the six deputy sheriffs en- route to
protect the property of the saltwater
Worsted Co. were apparently dampen-
ed somewhat by the heavy rain Of to-
day, for no attempt was made on their
part to interfere with the deputies
guarding the company's,, mills. Six
deputies and special officers to the
number of is. appointed at special
town meeting last night are picketing
every road leading into Greenville in
an attempt to stop the importation of
strikebreakers, for it is feared that II
any more are brought into the village,
another serious outbreak, similar to
the one of Sunday will occur.
Guarded by two deputy sheriffs, p.
+. Donnelly. the boss weaver, who. by
hiring non union weaverS, il Is said.
was the cause of the strike, was today
accompanied from his home to the
mills. This precaution was taken by
the officials for fear that IL alone ne
would have been roughly handled by
the strikers. sf F'F
With the arrival Of five more strike
breakers today the situation took on
a more serious turn and although the
strikers have not declared openly that
they will repeat their demonstrations
of the last two days. many hints have
beer thrown out and the villagers are
anxiously awaiting their next. move.
A report set in circulation by ono Of
the mill officials to the effect that the
men now out have threatened to blow
up the mill boarding house where the
IL strikebreakers are now quartered, !,
resulted in the landlady, Mrs Mary
Desoni. packing up her personal pos.
sessions and leaving.
The pickets OF deputy sheriffs, in
GLIDING the members of the town coun-
Gil, who were sworn in today, have
been divided into day and night shifts
and no one has been allowed to enter
or leave the mill gates without first
being thoroughly examined to deter
mine whether he has any connections
with the non union men now in the
mills.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-27
Death of Bjorn=
stjerne Bjornson.

Paris, April 26,-Bjornstjerne Bjorn-
son, the Norwegian poet, novelist and
dramatist, reformer and advocate of
universal peace, died here tonight sur
rounded by his family. The end was
peaceful.
The last serious illness of the novel;
list extended over nearly year He
was brought to Paris in the early part
of last November for special medical
treatment. He was accompanied by his
wife and daughter, a physician and
nurse, and during part of the journey
he travelled with the King of Denmark
IN the Kings private car.
In Paris, however. he was unable to
receive the treatment for artero seller
oSls from which he was suffering, but
Notwithstanding this he showed mark
ed imp ovement for a time, due only
to his wonderful vitality. Again last
February his death was expected mo-
mentarily but the crisis passed. leav-
ing him less able to withstand the next
attack. During the past week it was
apparent that he could not hold out
much longer and prior to his death he
was unconscious for some hours.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-27
bad CENSUS MAN"
Causes 6-Year- old Boy to Hide from,
Home for Hours.

washington, Pa, April 26.-While 30
men dragged the river and posses
searched the neighboring country,
Lemoyne Moore. six years old. hid in
the brush. 100 feet from his home, for
tive hours. He was trying to escape
the census enumeration
The child had been told how the
census enumerator took bad boys, and
as one of the government officials ap-
peared at the front door of the Moore
home, Lemoyne fled from the back
door. After the census man had left,
the parents missed the boy and neigh
bors took up the search Hours after
ward the boy stole from his hiding
place and pleadingly asked his moth
er if the bad census man was gone -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-27
Every Minute Of Roose-
ve|fs Time Is Occupied
By Unusual Honors or, Series
Of Entertainments.
Equally Strenuous Program for
Today, the Last In Paris.

Paris, April 26.-For the first time
ex-Presdent Roosevelt today saw an
aeroplane Hight. 1t was very short
one and the aeroplane, Emile Dubon-
net had o narrow escape from injury.
Colonel Roosevelt journeyed to Issy
Les Moulineux, as the guest of the
Academy of Sports. A large crowd had
gathered, including cabinet ministers
and noted aviators. Unfortunately a
strong wind was blowing and it seem
ed as though the promised flight would
have to be abandoned. Not wishing to
disappoint Col. Roosevelt Dubonnet
volunteered to go up in the face of the
gale. He had recently made a sensa-
tonal flight over the city of Paris, and
It was thought if any one could give
a good account of himself, that man
was Duhonnet.
The eX-President was deeply inter-
ested in every detail of the start and
he pressed forward as the machine
left the ground. 1t was evident, how
ever, that this was no dav for flying
and the aeroplane had hardly gone
$50 Yards when it came down with a
swoop, almost capsizing as it struck
the ground One of the wings was
broken, but Dubonnet was not nul't.
Col. Roosevelt rushed forward and Of
fered him his hearty congratulations.
The sheds We're then visited and
Count De Lambert and Hart .. Berg.
European manager for the Wrights,
explained the operation of the Wright
machine Count DeLambert planned
20 raake a hight but the wind had in
creased to such velocity that it was
found impossible. Prior to his return
Continued on P1Re Twelve)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-27
OIL MILLS TO CLOSE.
That Cottonseed Be Held
for Replanting.

Atlanta. Ga. April 2G.--Sec. w w
Hutchinson of the Cottonseed Crushers'
Association Of Georgia last night sent
the following telegram to every cotton
seed mill in the state:
Frost predicted tonight. which will
hecessitate replanttng generally. Sug-
gest that you stop crushing and hold
|yoGr cottonsecd now in hand for re-
lplanting. or al least until extent of
damage IL definitely known"
II Is expected that this will result in
the closing Of every oil mill in the
state Secretary Hutchinson from tele-
grams received from all sections of
Georgia. today gave it as his opinion
that at least one-half of the cotton in
Middle and Southern Georgia will have
to be repldnted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-27

Washington, April 26.-The beauti-
full new home of the International
Bureau of the American Republics, was
today formally dedicated in the pres
ence of a most distinguished company.
Just two years ago President Roose-
welt laid the corner stone of this build
ing. which has been described by An
drew Carnegie, as a Temple of Peace.
Commerce and Friendship" and which
Secretary Root has called a Capitol in
the Capital Of the United States of all
the American Nations" The cere-
monies on that occasion We're most i'm
pressive and elaborate and those of to-
day were fully in keeping with them.
The International and local apprecia-
ton of the significance of the dedica-
ton of this diplomatic palace was
abundantly proved by the presence at
the exercises as participate in the pro-
gram of the President of the United
States, the secretary of state. the
Mexican ambassador, Cardinal Glib
bons, Senator Elihu Root Andrew
Carnegie, Bishop Harding, Director
John Barrett, members of the Diplo-
matte Corps of the supreme court and
WV NobiiiVl to wen StildloiS anu
representatives of the National Con-
sress. high army and naval officers
and long list of distinguished men
and women.
The celebration to which the Presi
ueht referred. the most importan;
| international event which Washington
mad witnessed in many years, was di.
Viued into two parts in the afternoon
were held the actual ceremonies attend
ing the formal dedication, when i'm
ipresslVe speeches were made by emf
heat officials and individuals. The cere-
monies weer initiated by an invocation
by cardinal Gibbons who was followed
oS Secretary Knox. who delivered the
tormai opening address. in his capacity
Iot CHAIRMAN of the governing board ol
the international Bureau of the Amer
can Republics. Director John Barrett
maze statement descriptive Of tn,
building and the work of the bureau
while Albert Kelsey, of the Philadelphia
firm of Kelsey X Cret, who designed
the beautiful structure told of its arch
litectural features.
| Senator Root, who was secretary OF
State. when Mr. Carnegie, conceived tn,
project of erecting this building de
llivered an address, which was respond
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-27

The Civil Service Commission has
advised the committee on religious
schools of the council of Jewish Wo-
men that 1t can recognize only the ma
tional holidays in it's official calendar
and has no authority to observe the
holidays of any particular religious
faith or sect. This was the reply sent
to communication from the commit
! tee IN religious schools, which inform
ed the Civil Service Commission of the
sdates designated as Jewish holidays in
gthe calendar issued by the Council of
Jewish Women.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-27

Bjornstjerne Bjornson was born at
kv,kne, Osterdalen. Norwega, Dec. s.
1882. His father was a clergyman He
completed his education at the Univer-
sity of Christiania and Copenhagen
and first became known in consequence
of some articles and stories which he
contributed to newspaper In 1851 he
returned from abroad and was first di-
rector of the theater in Nergen and
afterwards for u short time editor OF
the Journal Aftenbladet in Christiania
As journalist Bjornson expressed
strong representation of opinions
which aroused considerable public sen
iment Finally he was conference.-the &
years Imprisonment for treason, but
escaped to Germany and afterwards
to America and did not return te
Christiania until 1882, when he once
more hogan the work of agitation
against the government and the unlor
of the two Scandinavian kingdoms.
It was Ole Bull who appointed him t.
the dictatorship of the Bergen theatr,
and in 1858 ne put on the stage "Hilt'
Hulde,' and "Melleni Salgane." Othe
notable plays written by him are 'kons
Swarre,' the trlogy of "Sigurd Siemhe
and the tragedy of Mary Stuart" Hi:
comedy 'Hanske" was translated for thu
English stage in 1894.
Bjornson's first novel "Synnoeve Sol
bakk.n" appeared in 1858 and on tn
celebration of its 5nth anniversary a
Christiania the novelist received al
enormous number of greetings from al
II
a sketch of Norwegian country life, -
Happy Boy" and THE Fisher Maiden,
both stories of the peasantry.
As a lyric poet Bjornson took higl
rating: he even attempted the compost
tor of epic verse. He was Voluminou
writer and dramatist and in all his worl
strove to become vehicle OF natlona
feeling, seeking to live expression t
the Norwegian spirit. He was LOOKED
upou as one of the most stimulating in
fiuencas. for the revival of scandinavian
literature,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-27
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

Acting on the theory that sleeping on
an arsenic cured hair mattress may
have been the actual cause of the
death of Mrs. Sadie II. CathCart of
Brockton. Mass. nearly six years ago.
ard that the illness of Mrs. w. A.
Dean, her mother. may be traced to
the same cause, has led to the making
of analytic tests by City Bacteriolo-
g'st George f.. Boiling of portions of
the mattress. He reported that the
fears We're groundless, no arsenic be-
ing found in the mattress.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-27
A sTILLETTo DUEL.
PasaueIIa and Feran Fight for Fair
Annetto-Both in Hospital.

Butler, Mo-. April 26.-"Will wed the
better man." said Annette Mariana, a
petty italian, to TONY" Pasquella and
Mike Fean. suitors for her hand. The
result was a stiletto duel, which land
ed both in the hospital. The duel did
not go to the death, but after they had
cut and slashed each other they ap-
peared before Annette and barred their
wounds.
Annette told the men she could
make no choice as neither had won,
and the contestants were taken to the
hospital. They declare they are
through with Annette.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-27

Thomas Taggart won victory Mon
day night when the 1873 Marion coun-
ty. indianapolis, delegates to the state
convention chosen in Mondays prima-
ries met and adopted resolution IA
voring Mr.. Taggart's plan of calling a
statewide primary to choose candi-
date for the United States Senate,
provided the Democrats control the
next Legislature, n
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-27
AGREEMENTS SIGNED
Between United Mine Workers and
Eight Coal Operators.

Pittsburg. April 2s.--rndividuaf wage
agreements have been signed in the
Pittsburg district between. the United
Mine Workers Of America and eight In.
dependent coal operators. employing g.
900 men. allowing the resumption OF
work in number of mines today. The
scales were signed upon the basis Of tho
Cincinnati convention resolution.