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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-28
EIGHT SWORN JURORS
Still Occupying Mcnamara Jury Box
Another Man Excused.

Los Angeles, Cal, Nov. 27.--The Me-
Namara murder trial began its eighth
week, today, with eight sworn jurors
and one man accepted as TO fause.
Tonight, it stood in exactly the same
position. The day was taken UP with
the examination of nine men who We're
excused for one cause or another and
a tenth who was under examination
when court adjourned, but probably
will be excused, tomorrow.
There will be no court tomorrow
morning, because of the funeral of
| Charles Sexton, a brother of J. B. Sex
ton, one of the sworn jurors. Oppos-
| ing counsel stipulated, today. that ali
| jurors desiring to do so might attend
| the services.
| In getting Christian Sebelius off this
| jury for cause the defence scored by OBJ
| tanning a reversal of the decision by
Judge Bordwell that he was qualified &c
try Mcnamara.
/ After opposing counsel and the Judge
| himself had questioned the man, Attor
nev Darrow for the defence established
z TO the satisfaction az the court his con
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-28
The Irish Players
Cause Near Riot.

New York, Nov. 27.-Riotous disor-
der broke out, tonight at a perform
anee which the Irish players. recently
arrived from Dublin, attempted OF
The Play Boy of the Western World'
at Maxine Elliotts theater. Much ref
use was thrown at the actors and 20
lice reserves We're called. Ten prisoners
We're taken.
The Play Boy of the Western World, .
written by Synge and staged by Lady
Gregory, was declared in resolution by
the Irish race, in that it was immoral
and made a hero out of "A paricide. In
defence of Synges works, Mr. Yeates
said that Ireland had accepted them and
he saw no reason why Iri sh- Americans
should not do SO. He said The Play
Boy" had success in London, and al
though received with unfriendly demon
STATIONS in Dublin, a large element was
led finally to accept it faTorably. He
said that the charges of immortality
against the play We're absurd The Irish
in it, he continued, ARE not laughed at
because they are Irish. but because they
have foibIes in common with the rest
Of the world"
The prisoners. showing evidence OF
the struggle they had had with the
police in being elected from the the
atre, were taken to the nigfH court
and seven of the 10 offenders Were
fined amounts ranging from 81 10 $40
The other three were discharged.
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FINISHERS.
Unclaimed Mail.

Men-David Brown. Alfred Bouth-
OF. Homer Bouchard. Edward Bushey.
Fred F. Chamberlain, Hirsh Chester,
w. p. Currier, Joe Goody. Lincoln L..
HAYES. J. l.. Habberton, Alfred Her
bert George Inman. Alton Lashus 2,
George Mackenzie, Fl. w. Mcdonald.
Il. ]. Nichols Fred w. Mason, Fred
Oucllette, Leo Pooler. Leo Poulin,
George Rodrigue, care Emery Will
liams. A. p. Robinson, George Rog-
ers, Il. W. Smith, Eddie Trahan, Tom
Terrio, Peter vigue, George w. Wash
burn.
Women-Mrs. Leon Butler, Miss
Maud N. Burdgess, Miss Blanch But
Ter, Mrs. J. W. Babcock, Mrs Fl. f.
Card. Miss Sadie Carrie, Miss Jose
phine Dastour, Mrs. Mary j. Foster.
Mary |. Foster, Mrs. Mary Huntoon,
Miss Bertha Jacquith, Miss Flora Les
sard, Mrs. Minnie Marcou, Minnie Mo-
rim, Mrs. Ida Phillbrick, Mrs. Addie
Pollard. Mrs. Walter Washburn. Miss
Delpaine Willett. Miss Maud York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-28

Martin on the stand. / will show that
Mr.. Martin, last Thursday afternoon,
met jackson Tinker at the Waldorf
Astoria in New York and that l was
then the subject of conversation. A
friend of mine entered the hotel and
saw Martin and Tinker in converse
lion Martin turned TO my friend and
said: i thought you told me Littleton
was square, Ny friend declared that
l was and Martin replied; He is not.
He is getting retainers from the Steel
Corporation My friend resented this
and left. The next morning the article
was published, assailing me as rep
resentative of the Steel Trust on the
investigating committee.
Martin has been stirring up this lie
about me for some time and was par
ticularly aroused because / felt. since
suit was filed by the government
against the Steel Corporation, that the
committee should not continue it's in
duiry.
Il will show that Martin within the
last few weeks has been concerning in
New York with David Lamar and that
he has been reporting TO him on the
work of this committee.
L want to ask Mr.. Martin and Mr.,
Shulteis about their Antitrust
League, where their funds come from
for prosecuting their work and main
tanning themselves in Washington and
| shall ask for the production of their
accounts. l don't propose to let an
assault upon my integrity by MIR. Mar
tin so nnchallenged and he will be
given an opportunity to explain some
things that many members of Con-
gress have been wondering about for
long time =
Mr.. Littleton conferred with Chairman
Stanley and Reps. Beall and McGillcud-
dy, Democratic members of the party
At that conference 1t was agreed that
Mr. Littleton should put his charges and
requests for subpoenas in writing.
Chairman Stanley said. tonight, that he
would make no lengthy statement relat-
ing to the controversy until he had re-
ceived Mr. Littleton's formal letter Mr..
stanley did say. however:
THE secretary of the Antitrust
League, H. b. Martin. is not in the en-
ploy of the committee investigating the
affairs of the United States Steel Corpor-
alton nor has he ever been so employed.
He has no connection. directly or indi-
fectly, nor has he ever had. 1t Is just 10
ar Martin to say that he has never re
qnested nor sought any employment of
any kind or any remuneration whatever
from this committee
II am advised that Mr.. Littleton will
communicate with me at his convenience
in writing concerning his desires with
reference to the future conduct of the
committee. touching certain charges
made by the press against him. OF
course 1 shall give any communication
that Mr.. Littleton is pleased to make to
me the most careful and respectful con-
sideration. It is due Mr.. Littleton that I
await his formal communication before
indicating what may reply will be"
Mr.. Martin. tonight. denied emphatieal-
" and eategorically the charges of Rep,
Littleton. He declared he had nothing
whatever to do with the articles attack
ing the congressman.
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to be the first state to have an Off :
cial trade mark. This was authorized
By the session of the Legislature and
the Manufacturers Association had 1t
registered.
The Detroit United Railway of De-
troit, Mich, agreed, Monday, TO pay
a forfeit of $4,000 per day, covered by
ST 900, 600 bond for every day the city
is kept out of possession of the trac-
ton lines after the city has obtained
legislative authority to operate them
and has given six months notice of in
tent to purchase, The franchise pro-
v.des eight tickets for 25 cents and
universal transfers except between s
r. NJ. and A NJ. when the fare is
six for a quarter. The new franchise
together with all present rights of the
company would expire in 1924.
Cherries Lander, the former Bangor
man. who on Saturday evening. shot
and killed Mrs. Ida Bates and then
turned mis- revolver on himself and
ended his own life in Weymouth,
Mass was the son of Charles II. Lam
der of Walter street, Bangor. He
also had 81 mother and Two brothers,
William T.. Lander ana Freeman i.dH-
der. residing in Bangor His relatives
are at a loss To account for the trag-
edy. ana all that they can attribute 1t
to is "a quick temper. which he dis
PLAYED at times. He was married ana
had two children.
Grafton ID Gushing of Boston, Mon
day. was apparently assured of cleo
ton as Speaker of the Massachusetts
House of Representatives by the with
drawal from the contest of Charles H.
Underhill of Somerville. In withdraw
ing. Rep. Underhill said he had been
convinced that Mr.. Cushing's election
is certain Three candidates still re-
main in the field, Robert NJ. WASH
burn OF Worcester, James F. Cavan-
nah of Everett and John W. Haigis OF
Montague. 1t is said, however, that
they have only 50 pledges between
them. Mr.. Gushing is Republican, as
are all of the candidates mentioned.
and has been member. of the House
for six years
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GUARD.
Continued from Page one.)

about equal numbers. The total num-
Der If guards of all nationalities now
at Pekin, is only 1900
AT the same time it was arranged
that permanent garrisons for the pro-
lection of the railways should be
maintained at the Tien. Tsin and
Shang kai Kwan tchin Wang Tao),
the former fixed at 1000 men and the
latter at 1900 and also that eight other
minor stations along the railway
should be occupied by force of 5000
men each, or a total of $500 of all
arms. on the railway. The number now
stationed along the line is 1000, OF
which about 200 are stationed at Tier
Tsin and about 100 at Shang ka
Kwan Thus it appears that the lega-
ton guards and the railway guard!
are at present considerably below thei
fun quota.
The American and French Legation
guards al Pekin are already at thu
maximum $780, or $40 men. those of th'
other nationalities with two or three
exceptions being at about hal
strength.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-28

An investigation was begun, Mon
day, by the health authorities of the
town of Smithfield. X. l.. to determine
j. there &c an epidemic of smallpox in
Georgiaville. one of the mill villages
OF the town. A man who comes from
Georgiaville was visiting friends in
the Pawtucket valley, Sunday. and the
health officer of Warwick called him in
from the street and diagnosed his case
as smallpox. This man said there were
a good many more persons in Georgia
vile who looked as he did and thai
set the health officer of Smithfield L
work. There had been ruinors of small
pox In Smithfield for sometime. on
new Gaze was found in Coventry. Nor
day bringing the total up to 40.
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LittletOn Sees
Chance for
Big Free Puff.

Washington, Nov. Exchanging that
recent attacks upon him as a member
Of the House committee of inquiry into
the steel Trust have emanated from
PEAR operators in Wall Street. who
seek TO prolong the inquiry to force
down steel stock. Representative Mar
tin w. Littleton of New York demand
ed. today, that the committee nvesti-
gate his complaint and the source OF
an article assailing him which APP
peared, last Friday, in 4 New YORK
newspaper.
Mr.. Littleton will submit, tomorrow,
to Rep. Stanley. chairman II the com
mittee, a letter setting forth his
charges and requesting that snhpoenas
be issued Cor l'a>id Lamar, Il Ne"
York broker: ,Ieury II. Maitin. secre-
tary of the National Antitrust
League; Herman Shulteis, counsel for
the National Antitrust League, and
Jackson Tinker, the Washington cor
respondent of the newspaper. a sub
poena for the editor of the New York
paper concerned also may be asked
IF he committee does not wish to
call these witresses,' said Mr.. Little
ton, II haze served notice. on the chair
man that he committee will have IL
face the matte with me- ON the llsor
of the House
Il ch axe that the alta TX unon ne
was insti;lted by Henry, y. Martsii
, the secretary If the so+ea'lcd Antl-
Trust League. who has been concertina
with the cnmmriee everl since II was
appointed and I will she y thai Mr.
| Martin. from t:lie to timct mas repofi
, ed progress Of the comniites = DaFle
| Lamar a bear operator in Wall street
whose interest in having the invest1ga'
ton prolonged, is to hamr aer down thf
Steel stock.
Il viii keep at this until get Mr.
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IN RECORD TIME.
Government Printing Office Does Great
Work on Presidents Address.

Washington, Nov. 27.-President
Taft's annual message to Congress was
turned out in record time at the gov
ernment printing office here. today.
Corrections made by the President and
Secretary Hilles. early today, allowed
the message to go to the printers
shortly before l o'clock. 1t was esti-
mated to be about 5000 words in length.
but in less than three hours the proofs
were back TO the White House. To-
night, the President glanced over the
sheets from the printing office and at
tcmorrow's cabinet meeting they will
he gone over for the last time.
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---~-------l--
CONDITION UNCHANGED
Charles w. Morse Stands Transfer
From Prison to Hospital Well.

Atlanta, Ga, Nov. 27.-The condi-
ton of Charles W. Morse the convict
ed New York financier. was unchanged
this morning, according TO officers at
Fort McPheron army hospital. 10
which he was moved from the FEEDER
al prison. Yesterday.
Mr.. Morse felt no i'll effects from
his long trip and spent a restfu1 day
and night. He is suffering from
Brght's disease and the outcome Of
his treatment and examination by the
military surgeons is expected To de-
eide whether he shall be pardoned or
paroled
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-28
THE REVOLT GROWS.
Other Provinces Join-Nationai As
sembly in State of Collapse.

Pekin. Nav. 27.-The Assembly Of the
province of Chi Ii resolved, yesterday,
to summon the throne to abdicate, 1t
was decided, today. to participate in
the Republican government which is
now being formed.
The National Assembly attempted to
hold meeting, today, bus only 30
members We're present.
Consul General Roger s. Greene tele-
graphed, yesterday. from HankoW that
the Imperial troops had established
them selves across the Han river. me
rebel organization seems defective. Tie
Chinese troops in Tibet have mutinied
declaring their sympathy for the rev
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-28
Back to the 0Idtlme Remedy for
DvsDeDSia.

You may experiment with many So
called wonderful new discoveries for
the cure of Dyspepsia, Liver trouble,
or Constipation,--you may spend many
hard earned dollars for the widely adj
yertised pills, powders or tablets, and
after trying them all, you may find
yourself practically no better than when
you commenced. There is one safe,
speedy, reliable, household remedy,
which has been prepared and sold in
Hssine fer more than sixty years, and
which has given relief to thousands of
sick and suffering persons,-the true
and original L. +. Atwood's Medicine
or Bitters. Doubtless your mother OF
grandmother kept it always in thu
house ready for use in time of trouble
and you Will be glad ~ get back to 1t
after . series Of disappointmerits. Get
. bottle today. and be prepared to ware
OF sickness. Thirty-five cents at ycEl
DEALER .. . The IL r. Medicine Co.
Portland. Ea!ns.
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TORPEDO BOATS RETURN.
Find No italian Warships Cruising in
tho Archipelago.

Censtantinople, Nov. 27.-Two Turk
fsh torpedo boats which had been sent
o,tt to reconnoitre in consequence of
the report that Italian warships We're
cruising in the archipelago, have re-
turned TO the Dardanelles. They did
rot observe any sign of Italian vessels
in the vicinity
"a The concentration Of troops, how
ever, is proceeding along the Oar
danelles and at neighboring points.
The whole force is under the command
of Minister of War Shefket Pasha and
General Torgut Pasha.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-28

3AAAtt- ttiltilS VI tie IfGAlit VI llAc tEiiit
ed states would endorse the idea"
Washington, Nov 27.-Speaker ChamJ
Clark after nine weeks Of speaking ant
occurring in 10 states. returned to Wash
ingt6n, today, and began conferences
with other leaders over the work of Con-
gress. which will open. next Monday. Mr.
Clark said that the coming session
would be long, exceedingly busy and very
important. aud thai the quicker we get
down TO hard work the better far US
and the country.
Mr. Clark said that tariff revision
would be the great issue of the next cam
paien. He declared the assault on him
regarding Canadian annexation was
instrumentation "for political effect,
generaJ and personal and said he had
never even limited at such "a wicked ana
ouixotic scheme as forcible annexation,
never dreamed of such thIng ana WOULD
oppose il 10 the utmost.
NO new Congress, he said, ever
made a more splendid record for con
str11ctfve craftsmanship than we did al
the extraordinary session for which we
have been almost universally praised by
Democrats. Progressive Republicans and
l0QeOeDOeflIS, tllt ldSl bTitlS d ldtiOi III
our affairs of constantly and rapidly in
creasing force.
I'VE are pardonably proud of that rec
ord and We hope to duplicate it at the
impending session. If we do so we can
read our title clear TO success, next yea" |
"A revision of the tariff 10 revenue |
basis or as close to an approximation
thereto as may be possible. will be the
most important matter this session Il
will unauestionably be the overshadowing
issue in 1912 We Democrats welcome
that issue
The Speaker said that much time this
session would be consumed in thoroughly
looking into the great supply bills with
'an eye to economizing where economy
can be effected without detriment 10 The
public service" He suggested that
among the bills to be considered were
amendments to the antitrust law, 20
strengthen and enforce II, anti-injunction
bills. contempt of court bill bill for auto
matte compensation to employees tenl-
ployers' liability, and hundreds of minor
measures. ets'y
After II long, wearisome years of fac
tional fighting,' said the Speaker, "the
Democrats are united and, by the bless
ings of God, we will remain So To win |
next year the Democrats must hold all
the votes we had in 1908 and gain about
800 600. Hence the great importance of
such unity and wisdom among the Dem
ocrats as will draw to us voters who do |
not belong to our party.
'"Those familiar with the history of |
Congress know how eager many members |
"a 90 Of IA col |
stice, and how difficult it is to muster |
even a quorum during the dog days. |
About half the members have con-
tests for denomination, and although the |
best way for a member to secure a re-
perhaps, is stay in Wash |
ington and faithfully discharge his duty, |
many do not take and stock in that theo-
ry and HE them home TO look after their
fences. Hence the vast Importance Of an
early start
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-28
50OO=mile Hike,
And Visits Maine.

Annapolis, Nd, Nov 27.-After
walking 5000 miles through all sections
of the country east of Denver as far
as Maine, William II. Chapman, q 62-
year-old ranchman, arrived here, to-
day, completing hike which wins
wager fer his employer.
Chapman started from Denver. April
IS last.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-28
A Severe Snow
Storm in South.

Kansas City. Mo, Nov. 27.--A Sc
we're snow storm, driven by wind that
at times blew 60 miles an hour, ragged
over Kansas. Oklahoma and large
Fart of Missouri. today and tonight.
Reports showed rapidly falling temper
atures.
In Kansas the snow fall ranged from
one to three. inches
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-28

rial .armx. has withdrawn. after a
heavy loss of men and artillery from
Lione hill and is now conferred within
Marking, according TO cable report
received here, today, from Shanghai
by the Chinese Free Press. The revo-
lutionists are said to be attacking that
city vigorously, today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-28

tention that the mans expressed belief
in the cause Of the Times building ex-
plosion was founded on what he saw at
the scene of the disaster As such an
opinion disqualified him under the law,
Senelius was discharged
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-28

The Waterville Cadet Band VIII
hold its first annual ball, "Wednesday
evening, Thanksgiving eve, in the arm
Dry. A concert will be given IVY me
band. after which the grand mareh
will be held.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-28

The ladies' of the Congregational
church will hold their annual Christ
mas fair. Tuesday afternoon, in the
vestries of the church. A Roast Chick-
en- dinner will be served at noon, wiale'
in the afternoon, the ladies Will nave
various tables of articles on SAFE
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-28

There was quite large attendance.
Monday evening, AZ the Teachers
meeting of the public schools. The pro-
gram as arranged was given and was
much enjoyed by all.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-28
Han Yang captured-RebeIs Flee.

Peitin, Nov. PA dispatch received
at the legations here says that the I'M
perial troops have captured Han Yang
and that the rebels are fleeing. mostly
To WI Chang
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Miscellaneous--Hen T. Burlington,
G. II. Bass & Co.. William II, Cunning
ham. s5 4fGrsl
Foreign-Mrs. Howard Clarke.
Philippe Michaud.
Fourth class matter--A. S. Buzzell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-28

B. Walker McKeen of tryeburg.
State lecturer of the State Grange
was in Waterville and vicinity, Mon
day, on business connected with that
ofGer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-28

having the cooperation of the commit
tees in Congress intrusted with tie
scrutiny Of the expenditures, it would
reconcile the different interests invoiv-
ed before submitting to the President
and Congress estimates for national
defence involving expenditures
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-28

AS there has been some misunder-
standing in regard to the date of the
fair of the Free Baptist church. 1t is
announced that it win be held. Friday.
dec
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FiNiSHERS WIN.
Defeat All Stars Team, Monday Eve
ming, 1897 to 1885.

The Finishers won from the All Stars,
Monday evening on the Taconnet club
house alleys by IL pins. the game being
very close. The score:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-28

Mrs. Ada F. Wing went to Gardi-
ner, Monday, called by the illness OF
her mother, Mrs. S. c. Crosby. who
suffered an If turn, Monday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-28

The intentions of marriage of Pen
iamin Pooler and Amelia Caron. both
df Waterville, have been recorded in
the ciyt clerks office.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-28

the same force in Tripoli as guar
antee for the security of the colony.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-28

The grocery stores of the city will
be open. Wednesday evening, Thanks
giving eve, but will be closed, all day
THURSDAY
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sPouTsi
ccontinued from Page one.)

ever would be. or that desired 1t to
be, but if Canada were agreeable
ninetenths of the people of the Unit
ed states would endorse the idea"
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S. IL. Spiller has returned to his
home in Lynn. Mass, after a visit
here with his brother, William Spiller
of college avenue.
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MANY SLAIN.

CONTINUED from Page one.)
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'MULFoRD WINS.

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The Arts and Crafts Committee of
the Watervillc Woman's Club will
meet. Tuesday afternoon. with Miss
Lizzie Dunbar Center street.
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WOULD HELP.

Continued from Page one.)