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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-13
CONFESSION EXPECTED
Which Will Disclose Murderers OF
Aged Capt. Chas. Wyman.

Boston, June IA confession dis
closing the name Of the man who muir
dered Charles d. Wyman, the aged
Maine sea captain, as we'll as the mo-
tive for the brutal crime, is being pa
tiently awaited by the federal officers
here. They stated this afternoon that
they were confident one of the members
of the crew of the coal barge Glen
dover. all of whom are being held.
would have something to tell very
soon.
Special Agent Schmidt states as in
dicating when the crime was commit
ted that on the captains log the last
entry was II A. M. Friday. The bat
tered body of the skipper was found
Saturday in his blood despatched
cabin.
William DeGraff. the cook, and the
two barge men. Antonio Prikich and
William Nelson, who were placed I'M
der arrest have stoutly maintained
that they are innocent of the crime.
They are in the East Cambridge jail
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-13
PARDON FOR L. o. BARNES.
Taft Frees Man Who Prevented De-
livery of insane Convicts.

Washington, June 12.-President Taft
today granted an unconditional par
don to Lorenzo ID. Barnes, an inmate
of the government hospital for the in
sane here, who recently prevented a
wholesale delivery of insane eonviets
from the institution by overhearing
their plans and notifying the guards.
Barnes was convicted of killing a
man who had DETAINED his wife. While
serving a life sentence he became in
sane but has since regained his reason.
Attorney General Wickersham recon-
mended his pardon with the observa-
ton that he had taken the life of one
scoundrel, but saved the lives of sew
era! government officers
President Taft denied several appli-
cations for executive clemency, among
them that of Clarence Kidwell of In
dian Territory. who ambushed and
killed the husband of a woman with
whom he had had questionable rela-
lions. In refusing clemency President
Taft made this endorsement:
"A brutal murder for lust. The ap-
plicant escaped the hanging he so rich
ly deserved No further clemency can
DC extended"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-13
Y. M. C. A.
BUILDING DEDICATED
Continued from Page One.) q

see he has accomplished in this State.
~ commend the work because 1t is a
great leveller, because it breaks down
political and religious barriers. l am
glad that / can say to you that you are
doing the grandest work in the State. for
it is building men.
you are proud of your city, your
churches and its homes. but you have
greater pride in your citizens who have
assembled for this great event.
This railroad corporation is also look
ing for men, Maine men. 1t is splendid
illustration of practical Christianity. II
is the splendid foundation that you are
laying for the young men of Waterville;
the making of better citizens for the
State May it ever flourish.
This is better than all your Carnegie
libraries. for it reaches farther. 1t is
such work as the Y. M. c. A. that car
ries forward the great work"
After the speeches the ladies served re-
freshments and the hundreds were given
another opportunity of looking over the
building.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-13
ATTACKS PROTECTION.
House Listens to Rep. Redfeld, Ma
chinery Manufacturer.

Washington. June 12-An attack upon
the protective tariff system by an Amer
lean manufacturer who has studied labor
and manufacturing statistics in many
countries of the world held the close at
tention of the House of Representatives
for two hours today.
Rep. William C. Redfield, new Dem
ocratic member, a manufacturer OF ma
chinery and long connected with export
trade, told the House that American
manufacturers are abandoning the pro-
tective principle as unnecessary because
they develop greater protective results
through the more scientific management
of their plants.
THE protective tariff has simply en-
abled the American manufacturers to sell
at such high prices that they have not
studied their own conditions closely
said Mr. Redfeld "They have relied or
government support rather than upor
close business management. Its effect
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-13
WOMAN SUFFRAGlSTS
Open Their Sixth International Con-
ference at Stockholm.

Stockholm, June 12.-The sixth con-
gress of the International Woman
Suffrage Alliance opened here today.
There were present thousand dele
gates from Europe. the United States.
Australia and South Africa. The ad-
dress of welcome was made by Mrs.
Anna Whitlock of Sweden, after which
Mrs. Carrie Chapman Gait was re-
elected president of the Alliance
Mrs. Frederick Nathan of New York
proposed the formation of an associa-
ton of Swedish men to work for wo-
man suffrage.
Interesting incidents of todays ses-
sion were the presentation to the con-
Sress by Jane f. A. Richards of suf-
frage baton sent by the women of
Washington. and the warm welcome
given the Rev. Anna Shaw. The whole
assembly arose on Miss Shaw's en-
trance.
The newspapers speak highly of DR..
Shaw's eloauenee at the religious SER
vices held Sunday at the Gustavus
Vasac church. where she occupied the
pulpit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-13
The Presidents
Silver Wedding.

Washington, June 12-The reception
which the President and Mrs. Taft will
give on June 10. the 18th anniversary of
their marriage. will probably be the
most largely attended function ever Civ
en- in the White House. More than 5000
invitations have been sent out and each
day the President is suggesting more
names. The lowest estimate is that 4v0
will be invited and that at least sOeo Will
attend. The New Years receptions have
brought many more thousands man that
to the White House. but those recep-
lions are not by invitation and the crowd
merely shakes the Presidents hand and
departs. AT the silver wedding recep-
ton refreshments will be served and
there will be dancing in the East room
and an "Over-flow" garden party in the
White House grounds
The guest list will include friends and
acquaintance of the President and Mrs
Taft in all parts of the country. Near
ly everybody in official life in Washing
ton has been invited and invitations have
been sent to persons who have enter
tanned the President on his trips through
out the country. to member of the re
publican National committee. to the Of
fetal Notification" committee which in
formed the President of his nomination,
to prominent clergymen of all denomina-
tons. to some well-known editors and to
hundreds of others.
Mrs, Taft will not be present, for the
physicians still wish her to avoid ex-
element. Miss Helen Taft will stand
by her fathers side to receive the guests.
All the members of the family of the
President of Mrs. Taft who was Miss
Helen Heron of Cincinnati. will be house
guests during the celebration. Aunt
Della" Torrey of Milbury. Mass, will be-
among the specially honored guests.
This will be the third silver wedding
celebration of President of the Unit
ed States and his wife.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-13
Stomach Troubles Relieved.

Those people who suffer with the dis
tressing symptoms attending chronic
dyspepsia will be interested to read the
following voluntary testimonial
st have kept the L. F. Atwood s
bitters in the house for over twenty
years and have received great benefit
from them. It does seem as though
could not keep house without them, In
the past have had very bad stomach
trouble, and could hardly do my work.
After taking a few bottles of the true
L. F. Atwood's Medicine, became
much better. My niece has also been
greatly benefited by them. We both
are willing to recommend the medicine
to all who need remedy for dyspepsia
and constipation. Mrs. G. s. Dunning,
r, F. D. No. 2. North Harpsweli, Me.
! Get a 35 cent bottle today, or write
Tor a free sample. l.. F. Medicine Co.
Portland, Me. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-13
MoNpELL RESUMES DEBATE.
Denounees Action to Abolish Protec
ton of Sheep Raisers.

Washington. June 12.-Republican
opposition to the Democratic wool tar
if revision bill was voiced today i'm the
House by Representative Mondell of
Wyoming, who resumed the debate on
the measure. Mr.. Mondell said the re-
duction of the raw wool tariff actually
amounted to the adjustment of three
fourths of the protection now given the
sheep raisers of the country.
LAS the Democrats have virtually
declared for free weel." he said, this
bill is to all intents and purposes a
free wool bill. SO far as the sheep rails
ing business of America is concerned
He said William j. Bryan had ac-
tually controlled the recent Democrat
ic caucus. His influence forced it TO
the Acknowledgement. he said, that the
20 per cent. duty left on raw wool did
not represent true Democratic doctrine
of tariff revision.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-13
SPORTING NOTES.

The Cooperstown, n. Y, polo team
was defeated 11A goals to in match
for the Philadelphia County Club cup
Monday at Bala, by the Bryn Nav
four.
The 25th annual lawn tennis tourna-
ment for the championship of the
United States in women's singles
doubles and mixed doubles was begun
Monday on the grounds of the Phila-
delphia Cricket Club. Among the IA
survivors out of 40 contestants in the
first and second rounds of singles are:
Miss Elizabeth Fox, Germantown, c.
c.. Miss Edith 3. Handy, Staten Island,
c. c., Miss Florence sutton, Los
Angeles, Calf, Miss Evelyn Sears,
Boston, Mrs. Harvey. Buffalo, Mrs.
Joseph Warren. Miss Wilder, Plainted,
n. j., Miss Browning, New YORK. and
Miss Marie Wagner. New York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-13
GREAT STORM.
Continued from Page One.)

this city and vicinity tonight. The
wind attained velocity of AZ miles an
hour. At Allentown. Pa, the wind
knocked down live wires which fell
on house on Union street. The build
ing is of frame with a corrugated iron
lining. AS David S. Gackenbach and
Hannibal J. Dotterer were leaving the
building they came in contact with the
metal and were instantly killed. John
Wagner was killed in going to the res
cue of the men. Miss Carrie Allender
was badly shocked The storm did
great damage in the vicinity of Allen
town.
The Colonial Express on the Pennsyl-
vania Railroad which left Washington
Washington for Boston at 5.35 p. M,
had a narrow escape from being
wrecked a few miles north of Balti-
more while running so miles an hour.
tree lying across the track forced
the engineer to apply the airbrakes so
suddenly and with such force as to
bring the passengers to their feet in
alarm. but not before big section Of
the fallen tree was wedged so firmly
between the pilot and cylinder head OF
the engine that the crew had to use
axes to remove ii.
A few hundred feet further on there
was larger tree lying across the rails
and an hours delay ensued while this
and other trees were removed. Had the
train struck the tree at full speed, there
Is little doubt that serious results would
have followed.
Telegraph wires and poles were down
for miles. The railroads say that much
damage was done by the extraordinarily
severe lightning, though the wind was
very high.
At Bacon Hill near Elkton, Mr., the
southbound Colonial Express was stop
ped by a red light at the signal tower.
After some delay there WAS an tnvesti-
cation to see what the trouble was. 1t
was found that the operator had been
struck by lightning and was lying I'M
conscious on the floor. He was taken on
the train to Elkton where it Is said to-
night his condition is serious.
In Wilmington Del, the storm was the
most severe of the season. Several per-
sons were shocked by live wires and
transportation and telegraph wires were
Frustrated.
in Gloucester, n. j.. pinnacle on the
rear of the Methodist church was blown
down and fell through the roof and
', ~,,,S,;iik;,,LI.E:flNt ,k,|,I.l ,lIE.g.g, ,
and destruction last night followed In
the wake of one of the most severe
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-13
TOBACCO co. RESOLUTION.
Directs Wickersham to Proceed
Against officers of Company.

Washington, June 12.-Upon the re-
fusal of Attorney General Wiekersham
today to furnish the House with in
formation as to whether criminal ac-
tons are being prepared against Of
ficials of the American Tobacco Co,
Rep. Byrne of Tenn. introduced con-
current resolution directing Mr.. Wick
ersham to proceed at once against
these officers under the criminal sec
ton of the antitrust laws.
The information which Mr.. Wicker
sham refused was asked in House
resolution introduced by Mr.. Byrne.
Mr.. Wickersham replied that he did
not believe it compatible with the
public interests" to make public the
plans of the department of justice.
Today's resolution names the 90 in
dividual defendants in the American
Tobacco Co. case. recently prosecuted
by the department and the American
Tobacco Co.. and all its subsidiary
companies
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-13
Trail Of Death and Ruin
On Virginia Peninsula.
Terrific Storm Sweeps Lower
End from Southwest.


Newport News. June 12.-Sweeping
out of the southwest with cyclonic
velocity, a wind, rain, hail and electric
storm struck the lower end of the Vir-
~i.iia peninsula late today and left
trail of death and ruin. Tonight it
was difficult to estimate the number
of dead for many small craft went
down in the storm at various points
along the James river and in Hampton
Roads. Conservative estimates placed
the dead at not more than Is.
None of the bodies has been recover
ed and nothing is known here of the
identity of the missing people, but
most of them were fishermen from
distant counties along the James. Great
havoc was wrought in this city. houses
being unroofed and trees wires and
telegraph poles blown down.
Half a dozen vessels moored at peirs
here, broke away and nearly all were
damaged.
AT the yard of the Newport News
Shipbuilding Co., the submarine Seal"
was struck by a schooner and badly
disabled and the same schooner ram
med hole in the Old Dominion liner
jamestown. Roofs of shops at the
shipyard also were torn away. and
scaffolding around ships in course of
construction on the stocks. was down
Damage was done to Chesapeake and
Ohio Elevator B. Rough estimates
place the property loss and damage at
upwards of 100000.
So many live wires fell in the city
that it was necessary to cut off all
electric currents and the entire penin-
sula, including Newport News. Hamp-
ton and Phoebus was in total darkness
tonight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-13

electrical storms which has visited this
valley for years. srrI "a K
A bolt of lightning entered the kitoh-
en- of John Glowah's home at Minors
Mills near this city. and killed Andrew,
his 1S-year- old son. Two other chill
dren, aged 8 and 5 years, were terribly
burned about the body and their con-
dition is serious. James Benson. aged
IL years of Plains. near here, was in
stantly killed by lightning while sit
ting in the dining room. One side of
the room was completely torn out. The
operation of the trolley system had to
be aba ndnned
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-13
CAPITAL JOTTINGS.

Charging in the Senate that the
President has been "unpardonably
slow in recognizing the establishment
of a Republican form of government in
Portugal. Senator Culberson Monday
complained that the foreign relations
committee has taken no action on
resolution on the subject which he in
troduced April Z,
Washington was characterized as a
Corporation ridden city," where rep
resentatyes of big corporations OBJ
tain about what they demand of the
Congress when the House of Repre-
sentatives Monday appropriated $4,000
for the use of committee to "Inves-
tigate affairs in the District of Column
bia." Rep. Shackleford, Mo-, declared
that bad management of public utill-
ties was notorious.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-13

In the opinion of the Massachusetts
Railroad Commission the proposed
decreased in transportation facilities
on the Boston & Maine Railroad are
justified. In report of the Legisla-
ture Monday on it's Investigations, at
the request of the House, the board
says: I'm view of improvements in
passenger train service. especially by
express and particularly on the Port
land division, and the further fact
that more or less of the Withdrawals
of local service to this date are in
territories served by other carriers,
the board is of the opinion that the
Withdrawals, taken as whole. In
connection with improvements made,
are justified. The report statesS tfEtf
the daily train mileage of the spar
mer schedule for this year wiil@be
1859 or 1923 day less than last sunls
mpr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-13
FAIRFIELD,

The grand opening of The Gerald,
under new management. took place
Monday night. F. W. Allen the new
| proprietor and owner, purchased the
hotel about three months ago. Since
he has taken charge, improvements
have been constantly going on; the Of
fee has been changed around and a
fireplace built. Several new rooms
have been added and a double veranda
built over the front center of the
hotel. About $50 of the citizens at
$50 sat down to fine banquet Music
was furnished by the Harvard Quar-
tet. Jewell Boyd, Lester Bartlett. Writ
Phillips and Jack Thomas.
Mrs. Jennie Stevens and daughter of
Waterville are the guests of Mrs. Rose
| Holt
Rev. r. e. Barton and daughter
Agnes. returned Monday from Rock
land, Mass. Mr.. Barton condgiofedstae
services in the Universaiinf -
there Sunday. 81
Joe Giroux returned Moud
Rooch River. where he has s.
ing for the H & w. horses ~
The Reyes Pie Plate Maf5l Fling
Co. resumed work Monday. 8fk6Y being
shut down since last Thursday for re-
pairs.
Francois Xevier Grevoir and Miss
Adele Lessard were united in marriage
at the Catholic church Monday morn
ing by Rev. Father Decarie. Immedi-
ately after the wedding they left for
Megantic on their wedding trip. They
will be gone about three weeks. Both
bride and groom are very popular
amongst the younger people of the
town and their many friends wish
them many years of happiness. Mr..
Grevoir is employed as conductor on
the Fairfield & Shawmut Street Rail-
road.
"Baggy" Allen and Eli Gregory of
this town will play on the Watervilie
baseball team Wednesday when they
cross bats with Colby.
Oneil Baxter of Shawmut has enter
ed the employ of the Fairfield &
Shawmut Railroad as motorman
Letters are advertised at the post
office for the following: A Bigelow,
E. S. Bowman, Marshall Bates, C. B.
Goodrich Edgar Johnson, w. E. Oliver.
The graduating exercises of Grade
TX will be held Wednesday evening in
the Lawrence High Assembly room. A
social will follow.
Final examinations will begin Tues
day afternoon at the Lawrence High
school,
Miss Marion Goodwin. who has been
teaching school at Pressure Isle. has
returned to her home here to pass her
summer vacation. L.
Wallace Jewell has purchased a
Oakland runabout.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elwood Howe, who
nave been the guests of Mr.. Howes
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Howe, for
the past week. left Monday for Bos-
toh' Where they will visit Mrs. Howe's
parents for a week before returning to
their home in Everett.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-13
NORFOLK VISITED.
Severe Electrical Storm upsets Every
thing-One Man Killed.

Norfolk. Va, June 12.-From o'clock
this afternoon until midnight Norfolk
experienced severe electrical storm.
Telephones were put out of commission,
trolley cars were tied up and the city
was in darkness for nearly two hours.
several houses were struck by lightning
and at least one life was lost. Seven
fire alarms were answered during the
storm.
A small boat in which Negro man and
his son were fishing eapsized. The boy
was drowned. Two men are reported to
have been drowned in Hampton Roads
More than an inch of rain fell and this
was a boon to farmers. The potato crop
was almost ruined for want of rain.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-13
Nitro GIycerine Factory Destroyed.

Clarion, Pa. June 1.-THE nitro
glycerine factory and magazine of the
Ellis Hall & Sons. Co.. nine miles from
here was struck by lightning early to-
day. The explosion tore hole $50
feet long and 80 feet deep in the
ground. No person was in the immedi-
ate vicinity. Windows were broken in
this town
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-13

United States army. will also speak.
One hundred and fifty members of
the Association of Graduates held
their annual reunion Monday and
participated in the unwilling of a
memorial window in the new cadet
chapel. Gen. Horace Porter delivered
an address. The association elected
Brig. Gen. John NJ. Wilson, retired.
president; Lieut.. Charles Braden.
retired, secretary; and Prof. Charles
p Echols, treasurer The graduating
class appeared Monday night on its
last dress parade.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-13
Expected to Madero's
Candidacy for Presidency
Madero Guest in The Palace Of
CoTtez al CufTenayaca.
Magon headquarters At Venice
$4,000 Reward for Capture.

Mexico City, June i2.-W1fh the for-
mer chief of the revolutionary forces,
Francisco l. Madero. Jr,. out OF the
city, scores of soldiers who have been
wearing their cartridge belts filled with
from 10 to Is pounds of ammunition.
have been divesting themselves Of their
burden and today for the first timd
since the triumphiaI entrance of Ma
dero. the capital has assumed its nor
NAL aspect
President De La Barra Is working
overtime to restore national tranquility
and Madero is rendering him his moral
support and advice. BY the time Ma
dero returns from his trip to the South
it is not improbable that the most of
the men he formerly commanded will
be at their former voeations. Both the
government and the large corporations
need lahorers and those who want
work will have no trouble in getting it
Immediately after Madero's inspec-
ton of Figureroas troops they will be
mustered cut.
From Zacatecas today came news
that the revolutionary army in that
city and in the surrounding country is
breaking UP. Most of the men are ac-
cepting a bonus of a horse and peso
a day for their services, although a
few are joining the rurales.
Claims of all sorts are beginning to-
come in. The claims of Americans and
other foreigners will be large. but
those of the Chinese will be largest.
The first free election in Mexico next
October. apparently is to be a one
sided affair. The withdrawal of Gen.
Reyes and his promise to support Ma
dero indicate that the former rebel
chief will not have such strong oppo-
sition as had been thought.
Rosendo Pineda, the leader of the
Cientific group. now in New York, had
published today in FL impartial, a let
ter in which he denied his connection
with any plot to assassinate Madero.
Cufrenavaca, Mex. June 12.-Between
files of revolutionary troops, Francisco
/. Madero. Jr.. was escorted today to the
palace of Cortez. The rebel ranks ex-
tended from the station to the palace
Tonight he is the personal guest of Gov
ernor Juan Carreon. He will leave early
tomorrow for Baisa, returning to Mexico
City on Thursday.
The party arrived here at noon and
after long procession were banquetted
near the palace in which Cortez once
held sway over Mexico.
The party WIS escorted through the
city by former Insurreeto soldiers.
Among them rode Miss Esperanza Cher
ria. who fought at Cuataia and Yantepse
under Gen Seapata
Los Angeles, June 12.-Rieardo Flores
Magon alleged head of the Socialistic
revolution in Lower California. estab-
lished headquarters at Venice. seaside
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-13

The little daughter of Marshall Rob-
erts, son of Marshall O. Roberts Of
New York, WAS killed Monday In an
elevator accident at her fathers res
idenee' OF Grosvenor sauare,a London.
The girl was killed Instantly her head
being .iammed between the elevator
car and the wall