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The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1911-12-28
AGED Missionary Dead.

The Rev Or. Henry Mansell, the
FIRST Methodist missionary to India.
who served ffty-eight years there. died
at Bristol. Conn. He was seyentF-six
years old.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-10-10
Situation Remains Uncnanoed.

The election situation thus remains
unchanged from the last Council meet
ing, for the session Monday afternoon
of the Governor and Council developed
nothing new in regard to the returns,
all Of the testimony presented being
from the town clerk OF Matinicus Isle,
which was simply in corroboration Of
the application for change. which had
been made at the Council meeting or
Sept. Is. along with the applications
from the towns of Limestone, West
field and Arnaus. The reversal Of votes
in the three towns and one plantation
will give NO majority Of rs In
place Of the &c Yes majority can
yassed by the Governor and Council
IT the meeting of Sept. 10.
Tie feature OF the meeting of Men
day afternoon was the gruellins cross
examination by Councillor Patch OF
Plantation Clerk Philbro6k of Matini-
Gu Isle in the course II which the
same questions OF swinging doors and
sealing Of ballots We're brought up shat
had been introduced by Councillor
Patch and Attorney General Pattargali
at the previous meeting. An attemp'
was also made 10 confuse the witness
who appeared quite difident during
the examination, in regard TO his
statements as 70 the actual making
af the records OF the town meeting. At
torney General Pattangall was present
al the hearing but took no active part
in the examination of the witness.
The statement made by Attorney
Wilson that there was no real doubt
N the minds Of anybody how Matinicus
isle voted or that the result of the
election was against the repeal OF the
prchibitory amendment was received
10y the Governor and Council in 81
lcnce. The question 6f ruling by the
courts being asked for was suggested
by inference in the eross-examination
OF Councillor Patch and in the argu-
ment OF Attorney wilson, but no one
could be found Monday evening. on
either tha Yes" or NO" side, who
was Yelling to state absolutely and
definitely that any questions arising
out of the returns of the election would
be nut UP to the courts for final de-
riSi0n
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-10-10
Or. Fred B. Snow Gets
A Stiff Sentence,
For Breaking, Entering and As
SauIi with Intent 10 Kill.
Other Cases Disposed Of by The
Court at Alfred.

Alfred, Me, Oct. 9.-Pleading guilty
to indictments for breaking and enter
ing and assault with intent TO kin
DIR Fred b. Snow of Dayton. who
was alleged 20 have been connected
with thefts in that section of York
county, today received a sentence of
one year on each of two indictments
for breaking and entering and also got
IS months for assault with attempt to
Kill a deputy sheriff
Edward Bragdon, alleged 10 be a
member of what was known as the
Doe Snow gang, pleaded guilty to
breaking and entering and got sen
tence OF IS months. while the case
against Guy Hill, another man indict-
cd, Vas mol pressed at the request Of
the county attorney.
Former County Attorney George l..
Emery, SHOWS counsel, made pa
thetic plea for lenieney, and while
he was speaking SHOWS aged mother
and his wife sobhed. When sentence
was pronounced Snow himself broke
down and cried Ike a little child
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-10-10
soWDolN COLLEGE.
Tennis Matehes-Beleqates to Teach
ers Meeting-ColIege Notes.

Brunswick. Me. oct. 9.-tSpeciaD-
Most Of the tennis matches IN the pre-
liminary round of the fan tournament
have been played off. and those that
have not yet been played, will have to
be played Immediately. as the second
round begins very soon. The results
Of the matches which have been play
I'D are as follows Greene Ii defeated
Shackford '13, e. and e.: Nichols II
defeated Marsh u, Go and -; Auton
IL defeated Mifilin II, 0-6, SIS. and
CO.; Torrey Il defeated Mccormick
IL, 6-1 and 81: Warren L defeated
Burleigh Il, rs and 6-3; Savage IS
defeated Kuhn u. 6-3 and 6-3; Gard
ner 10 defeated Wilson u, Go and
G-1: Card Ia defeated Robinson IA,
CO and &C. Means II defeated Hall
IL, 6-1 aud 60; Eaton Is defeated
Adams IL, 6-5 and 6-2: Cressey IL
defeated Cummings 10. 60 and 6-1
Dean X. c, NJ. si1ls recently repre-
scented the college at a meeting of the
Boston Bowdoin Alumni He spoke in
the post prandial exercises giving to
the alumni brief report of the pres
eut conditions of college affairs.
The Bowdoin faculty will be largely
represented at the annual meeting of
the Maine Teachers Association In Au-
gusta. wednesday, Thursday and Fri
day, oct %, % and -. Professor X.
c. NJ Sills, dean OF the college and
head of the Latin department. is chair
man of the association of the depart
ment of classics. Professor Wilmot r.
Mitchell is chairman of the department
of history. and Prof. George T. Files,
the head of the German department
is secretary of the department of mod
ern languages. Professor Marshall
Cram, head of the chemistry depart
ment at Bowdoin. viii read 4 paper on
Co ordination of Chemistry Courses
before the department oS sciences.
Professor Paul Nixon will read before
the department Of classics. scenes
! from "Menaechmi" OF Plautus, together
with original metrIcal TRANSACTIONS.
Z Professor Frank f. Woodruff recent
Nv represented Bowd0in at the inaugu-
ration of President Benton at the Uni
versity of Vermont. Prof. Woodruff is
himself an alumnus of Vermont.
The Bowdoin Y. NJ. c. A. has chang
ed It's basis in regard to membership.
Every man in college is asked to join
the association, and then if he desires,
can aid it by voluntary subscription.
Heretofore members paid 81 in signi-
fying their intention to join.
Mrs. George Lippit Andrews has pre-
scented to the college a silver goblet
given to James Olcutt Brown. Bow
doin, '56, on his 21st birthday by his
father, j. b. Brown, ESD This goblet
has been placed in the Walker Art
Building.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-10-10
No DOUBT HOW VOTE WENT
DECLARES ATTORNEY WILSON.
Grueling examination OF Plantation
Clerk OF Matinicus Isle by Councillor
neutrality-suspicious. Received for Cor
rections Show 'No" Majority, 74S.

The 20 days have expired during
which applications Tor making earrec-
/ tons in the returns OF the bye-electiun
OF Sept Il can be filed and ii is now
up to the Governor and Council to de-
care the result Of the election and the
sooner they do so the more satisfac-
tory it will be to the great mass OIL
the voters of the State of Maine. They
have. however, under the provisions Of
Section 80 of Chapter e of the Revised
Statutes. until Dec. ! of the present
year in which to do So and there APP
pears 10 be a disposition upon tine part
OF some Of the members OF the EXeeu-
tive Council To avail themselves Of
the opportunity.
Il cannot predict what the Council
will do, said Governor Plaisted to a
Journal reporter at the close of the
session of the Governor and Council
Monday afternoon We have two
Council meetings, one. on Oct. 20 and
another Nov l5.sand at either of these
meetings people affected. by the
changes IN the returnss that Is, voters
of the state OF Maine. may present
reasons Why these Changes should not
be made The Governor also COM
mentaa upon tie fact that no one ep-
peared 70 ask fer a change in the re-
turn Of the vote of the town of Cum
terland, where it is claimed that the
record would show larger Yes ma
jortty than given by the returns 10 the
Governor and Council from that town
which are at variance with those made
10 the secretary of State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-10-10

Conscription. even in war times. was
condenned by many of the delegates
to the 18th annual convention of the
National Guard Association which be
gan Monday at Buffalo. The subject
came up when General r. X, Evans
chief of the division of militia affairs,
United States arms, asked for an ex a
preston of sentiment on the national
military measure passed by the House.
but not acted upon by the Senate at
the last session of Congress. The bill
will be re- introduced. 1t legalized
CONSUMPTION in any sub division of the
country which does not voluntarily
provide the requisite number of men
in war time. A debate followed the
request by Gen. Evans and the qaes-
ton was finally referred to the lesis-
lative committee. The military pay
bill was approved. II provides for
payment by the federal government for
guardsmen services.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-10-10
bingham, Eng, Sends Gift
To bingham, Mass,
Stone Mounting Block from The
Old Town 10 The New.
The ambassador Bryce Gracefully
Makes Presentation Speech.


bingham, Mass. Oct. 9.--The events
Of 275 years ago when band Of pill
grims left bingham. Eng and found
ed what is now bingham. Mass. were
commemorated tonight by exercises
held in connection with the gift Of
an "old stepping stone" which for 70a
years stood in the public square" Al
bingham, Eng. and which is to be the
corner stone Of a memorial tower to be
erected in honor of the first settlers.
The presentation OF the stone in be-
half of the people OF old bingham was
made by the Right honorable James
Bryce, British ambass ador to the Unit
ed States
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-10-10
The Matin;cus Isle Returns.

Among those present AT the hearing
we're: Mrs. l.. Nj. y. stevens, state
ana national president OF the w. G. I.
t., and her private secretary, Miss
Anna Gordon Of Portland; Rev. C. e.
owen of Waterville secretary of the
Christian Civic League: NJ. S Holway
If Augusta and Scott Wilson of Port
land, attorneys for the No-License
Movements; r. f. Philbrook, town
clerk of Matinicus Isle plantation; II.
II. Thurlough of Pittsdeld, assistant
secretary Of the Senate; George w.
Norton Of Portland. secretary Of the
No-License Movement: Frederick q.
Fassett OF Portland, secretary of the
Maine Partisan Self Government
League.
IT was 40 P NJ. when Governor
Plaisted raped for order and the
meeting of the Governor and Council
was opened. He announced that the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-10-10


bingham. Mass, q I. 9.--In making
the presentat ion ad. .ress tonight on
the occasion Of handing over stone
mounting block given BY bingham
Norfolk. England. L this town, TT.
Hon James Bryce. The British am
tassador. said he WAS glad - De priv
LEGGED TO express on behalf of the peo-
pie of the old bingham in England
the sentiments with which they had
sent this stone from their village
green to the descendants of their COM
men Norfolk ancestors.
t.sed as mountain block fer
riders in the old country, it spoke of
time when riding on horseback was
practically the only means Of travel
So thus stone spoke not only of its
origin, hut of all the changes that had
passed in 900 years and of the warm
good will and affection which those
of the old town felt for those Of the
new town after ell that lapse of time.
Doubtless many of those who had
lived here now had cousins. i've six.
seven or eight times removed living
now in the Norfolk village and if they
went. as perhaps some Of his audience
had gone 10 the churehyard Of St. An
drews church in old bingham, they
miyht read on the tetab stones the
names Of their remote forefathers.
Locking through III list of the set
tiers who had crossed the sea to this
Massachusetts town in 1893 TO t9sa he
found MANY Of the best known New
England names. families that. had
given TO the Bav State some 81 its
vorthiest citizens. and to the United
states some upon its roll OF honor.
Among them are the names of Hobart.
Cushing, Gibbs. Lane, Bates. Ltrins
Hewett, Morse. Otis. Palmer, An
drews Marsh Pech Osborn Tucker,
Hamrond Min2rd. Perker, Tower
Russell. Spragua. Gilman. Ripley.
Lawrence. Thaxtar. Burr, Stowch; end
one name especially interesting be-
cause its bearer Is believed to have
been the ancestor of the greatest
American of the 18Th century. Ahra-
hara Lincoln.
'"rhere was. however, something more
and something deeper than mere contin-
uitv of families. There was continuity
of institutions and traditions. The set
tiers who came from Norfolk to Massa-
chusetts bay TO escape the oppressive rule
of King Charles the First and Archbishop
Laud brought with them ideas and be-
liefs and habits already deeply rooted
among the Enelishmen OF East Anglia.
one of the most truly Teutonic parts OF
Fngland-the love OF freedom in the
state. the love of freedom in religion. the
sense of duty to God and to conscience.
1t was for the sake Of these things that
they left their quiet Norfolk homes to
face the stern winters of new and al
Continued on Page TweIve.)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-10-10

Rome. Oct 9.-6Via Frontier)-Thc
crisis at Constantinople, due to pres
sure brought upon the Sultan by the
Powers to have him realize that any
trouble in European Turkey might be
fatal to the whole empire, may lead.
according to reports from reliable
sources. TO a complete surrender, Tur-
key choosing this particular situation
to save her face
1t is even intimated that there is
something Of bluff IN the italian
military preparations and strict cen
sorship. both heing intended to iuau-
once surrender by Turkey at an
early date.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-10-10
Issued Monday, Oct. 8,
Is Fairly Satisfactory.
Potatoes, Tobacco, Apples and
Flax Exceed Last Years Figures.
Corn About Even...Mhsai, Buck.
wheat, Bye and Hay Decreased.

Washington, Oct. 9.--Disastrous
weather conditions which prevailed
throughout the eountr,t early in the
growing season Goatea during Septem-
Der and the eolditioA d most OF the
important unharvestea crops on Oct.
showed Improvement. Corn was one
tenth of one per cent. higher than it
was In September: potatoes improved
81 per cent; tobacco 944 per cent; fax
LIZ per cent. and apples &c per cent
The condition OF rice declined is per
cent.
The effect of the hot weather md
the drought during the growing sea.
son was shown in the official prelimi-
nary estimates OF the production OF
spring wheat, oats and barley. These
three grains showed a loss in produe-
ton over last years harvest OF an ag-
gregate of 30i,000.000 bushels. All
wheat is about 100000 bushels less
than last year. The indicated total
production OF corn as figured out by
the department of agriculture from the
current condition will be about $780,
100000 bushels less than last years
crop. Buekwheat is almost 100000
bushels less than last year: potatoes
30 900 900 bushels less tobacco $4,000
900 pounds less and rice 100000
bushels less. Flax is the only i'm
portant crop which will give harvest
greater than last year. The present
season will yield about 100000
bushels more.
Official preliminary estimates Of pro-
ductfan of inportant croDs follow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-10-10


Rome oct. 9.-tVia F'ronter).-
Friends Of Rechid Pasha explain that
his refusal to accept the portfolio of
foreign affairs in the new Turkish cab
met was due to a disagreement With
his colleagues over a program which
he submitted as basis for a settle
ment with italy. He WAS formerly
ambassador TO Esaly and his 12-years
residence in Roms gave Kim knowl-
edge g fxJy's .amamsut, resources
and diplomatic eannecttss with the
other powefs that1onvtred him that
the only possible way in-shlea Turkey
could save afythins WIS do eede Fri
poll u this country now.
Demonstrations in heior IF kiRg
Victor Emmanuel IS lie proceeded. from
san Rosaora 81 Naples For ~ farewell
te tile troops emaafkihs fos Tfipoli in
dicate that the war continues popular.
puriRg last night great crowds fill
ed the railway stations and med the
route Of the royal train. They carried
lanterns AMI torches and Whenever
the train stopped demanded Il see the
King who vas Camnellcd t. appear re-
peatedly. lie was rewarded invariably
With an outEprst 81 applause.
Most of the bishops have directed
the clergy to urge their congregations
to pray for the success Of the Italian
army.
1t is understood here that the pow
ers will make representations at Con-
stantineple notifying Turkey and Italy
with a view to avoiding very grave
complications. the consequences OF
which would be detrimental chiefly to
Turkey, has agreed to limit the war
to Tripoli, but that this principle will
be abandoned If the Ottoman govern
ment is unable to restrain excuses
against italy on Turkish territory and
thus forces Italy to carry the war into
other provinces Of the Turkish empire
for the direct protection OF her sub
jects and their interests, which Ger
many could not safeguard without US
ing force.
Comparison of the situation in Tur-
key will be made with the treatment
accorded Turkish subjects and institu-
tons in Italy. where no attack has
been made upon Turks and no Vto-
lence committed against the Turkish
embassy or consulate. while the Turk
ish vessels in Italian waters have been
unmolested.
Dowager Queen Margarita, though
still In deep mourning for her sisters
-in-law, the late Dowager Queen
Maria Pia of Portugal and Princess
Clotilde, is actively engaged in the
PREPARATIONS of the Red Cross Society
for service in Tripoli. The local work
lis on the lines of the American Red
|Cross and the nurses include some
English speaking women. The dowagef
queen joins in the daily litanies for
the triumph of the Italian army anu
that it may he spared the iurtheI
shedding of blood.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-10-10
cons;+ione - Gsneral Eoreoast.

Washington. oct The barometer is
generally high over he east half Of the
country with nearly seasonal temporal
lures. East Of the Mississippi river tn,
Weather will be z nerally fair TUESDAY
ana Wednesday IL will be somewhat
warmer Tuesday east Of the Rocky noun
tains. The winds along the New England
and Middle Atlantic coasts will be light
to moderate variable.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-10-10

a heavy rock fell on Henry Bedard'
aged {, Monday While he was digging
in an excavation back of the Chisholm
schooTh6Sse at Rumforsi Falls ana
crushed him to death. He was a : play
while waiting for the morning bell
and probably 9loosened the rock which
was only partly embedded in the
gravel He was the son of Ludger
Bedari,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-10-10
THE WEATHER.
FAia-WARMER.

Washington. oct Forecast for New
England. Fair Tuesday, slightly warmee
In western portion Wednesday tair
warmer in interior light to variable
winds
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-10-10

Constantinople. oct. at is re
ported on good authority today that
the government had addressed a note
to the Powers stating that it will eX-
pei all Italians from the country
within specified time unless ltaiv
dosists from ner aggression in III
poll.
The government has received mes
sages from interior towns saving thdt
the people viii take the law into tiiei
own hands and drive out the Italians
unless the government acts promptly.
The committee of union and progress
is said to have warned the govern
ment of the possibility of massacre
of Italians it they remained in Iur
key,
The German ambassador, Baron
MarschaH Won Boiberstein. had an NJ
tervew with the grand vizier TO-DAY
when he protested against the tfrea,-
ened expulsion of Italians ana the ae-
ton of the government in treating
cereals as contraband of war. Many
ships loaded with corn from soulneiii
Russia are unable to pass through the
Straits as the captains are AFRAID that
their vessels will be seized, atthoaeh
i they are neutral and destined toi
neutral ports The Russian embassy
has urgently requested that the Tree
passage of these ships be permitted
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-10-10
Boston forecast.

Boston. oct. 9-Forecast; Tuesday fair.
Wednesday unsettled probably fair. sea-
sonable temperature. light variable winds.
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.7-2C-4

Factory output-upwards of 100 900 dailv
LARGEST selling brand Of 1oc cipnrs in The
world, Factor, Manchester, \. II, dtr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-10-10

Berlin, Oct "a circular note from the
Turkish government asking the powers
whether they consider that the time has
arrived 10 seek basis of negotiations
looking towards peace between Turkey
and italy and under what conditions, was
presented TO the German foreign office to-
day. The note contemplates the cession
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-10-10

London. Oct at IS understood that
Turkeys appeal to the Powers IS an
enaepror TO ascertain the terms upon
which Italy is willing TO conclude
peace, and that, penalng the oatc.uIe
IF these pour parlers, the decree of
expulsion viii be withheld. These in
dieate that the Turkish government is
DESTROYS of peace, but there i little
hope that any practical basis for the
negotiations can lie found, because TIE
Porte insists upon the maintenance of
the suzerainty il Tripoli.
In the event of failure of the negotia-
lions. according to a SalonIki dispatch,
Turkey will eXpel the Italians ard i'm
pose (. general tariff of Ice per cent. on
ali Italian goods. If these threats are
Pat into execution italy Will probably
carry the war into European and
Asiatic Turkey.
The report comes from Constanti-
norle that Russia is concentrating
troops at Karas and Tfnis, Trans
Caucusia.
A dispatch reached here from the
American consul at TripoI, John @.
Wood. dated Oct. Q ) p. NJ, says:
7 watched the COMMANDMENT from
the terrace until driven under cover by
pieces of falling SHELLS. Am the only
American here. THE city is quiet"
The Chronicles Constantinople cor
respondent sends the following:
Many vessels have been shipwreck-
ed in the Smyrna gulf and elsewhere.
through the extinction Of the marine
lights. The large German steamer His
pana has foundered
The Porte has notified the Powers
that every Italian vessel within three
miles OF The Turkish coast will BE con-
Gscated and also al Italian mfrchan-
Gige III Turkish ports.
Tlipoa. Oct 1.-The new governor
has ordered all Che officials ot t3e
Young Turk resinlent to leave Tripoli
Immediately and has provided a trans
port Tor the Turks who wish 10 depart.
Athens. DC, 9.-The newspaper Ika
dam asserts jhat the Powers headed
b. Germany have promised Turkey a
solution Of the Cretan question agree
able to her interests if she concludes
peaee with Italy.
! ! lA}bIls W. Ut - itE'''t ItNt Nt4"At
Sae4 Turks are l. hours distance from
here under Munhir Pasha. It is Thought
probable that they are trying %
reach Tunis The Italian eXpeditionmy
force has not yet landed. Everything
is quiet in Tripoli.
Malta, oct. 9.-'Fhe American scout
cruiser Chester will remain ii re three
weeks 1t is reported that majority
of the Turkish troops in Tripoli have
fed towards the Tunisian frontier
Many Turkish prisoners have ar
rived here They We're influential resi-
dents of Tripoli whose presence the
Italian authorities believed would be
dang rous. They will remain ha~e I'M
til they can be sent to Constantine
pie The prisoners include the acti &
ana lieutenant governors and other
Tripolitan officers and the captain and
crew of the Turkish TRANSPORT Derna.
They assert that the Turkish troops
! and Arabs are concentrating about II
miles behind the town of Tripoli.
where they ere storing provisions and
preparine for resistance.