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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-07
IF APPEAL is DENIED
The Convicted Wireless Men Will at
Once Begin Sentences.

New York, June 6.-Counsel for
Christopher Columbus Wilson, presi-
dent of the United Wireless Tele
graph Co.. and for his four associate s.
argued today for the admission to bali
OF the five convicted men, pending ap
peals from the prison sentences inn
posed for using the mails to defraud
investors. 1t was alleged that an err
ror had been committed IL the trial
because District Attorney Henry A
Wise had not informed the defence
that Juror No, IL had been approached
with a proposal to Hang" the jury
in consideration of the bride.
District Attorney Wise. who argued
against the release on bail, pointed
ont that number of conyicts H. sim
liar cases had fled the country after
being admitted 10 bail Unless there
is favorable Intervention in the
courts decision tomorrow. the con-
victed men will start their prison SEN
tenoes at once.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-07
SAGADAHOC.
RICHMOND.

Mr. ard Mrs. Ed Houdlette We're the
guests of Mr. and Mrs J. @. Farnham
On q trip Sunday in their power boat
to Five Islands.
Mr. and Mrs. c. a. Wakefield and
daughter, Florence. spent the week.
end with relatives IN clinton.
Mrs. Frank Hea. who has been the
guest Of her sister, Mrs G. l.. Blair.
8fCr the past 10 days. returned Satur-
day to her home in Cambridge. Mass
q Mrs. Carroll elarI. is making a short
visit with relatives IN Bath.
G. T. Murphy, ~ho has been on
trip through Massachusetts and Con
nectieut. is passing few days at his
home on Front street.
Harrison Higgins Of Someryille
Mass. is a guest of Gapt. ". g. Crock
er.
Mrs Emma Maxwell and son. Irving
of Portland, were visitors saturday il
town
Mr. aud Mrs. Herter; Ward left
Thursday for Old Orchard. in which
place tl.ey have employment for the
summer.
james A. Proetor and family Of st.
Petersburg, Fla, Who hate been the
guests Of relattyes IA town for the
past week left Sunday for their cot
tase at Capitol Island, where they viii
pas the summer months.
Mrs. Florence Maxwell took party
of @oung lady trif nds On an automobile
trir. Saturday u augusta
Ms. George 1oeVcr of Mechanics
bgkN Pa. is tic guest Of her d4tgh-
b q
street Tor few weeks.
Or. and Mrs. chas. NJ. RaEdlette and
s,n. George II Monmouth We're guests
for :. short tine las week Of relatives
in town.
the baccalaureate sermon aiiI he.
preached sunday. June II, by Key. ).
A. Evans.
Mt. and Mrs. Marcus CoSteliow have
gone to Castiue tn attend the gradua-
ton exercises at the Normal school.
" Dir daughter. Aiiss Pearl Costcllow,
is teacher IN that institution.
Philip Rogers. who has been visiting
at his Old horne for Il short time, has
returned .oahis duties in Lynn. Mass.
Mr. ara Mrs William Rankins Of
WateIv( have been recent visitors
at the bt Of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene
Miss aTbelle Tarr of Portland is
The e,t zor Il few weeks of relatives
Miss reil1ia Pet has returned home
from Skisit with relatives in Boston
Mrs. wExnfah Cross Of Pittsfeld is
visiting NJ and Mrs. Eugene Ranllins
Frank Williams and son of New
York are spending a few days at their
summer home on Mount Pleasant
Harrison Mcintosh of Lynn, Mass.
is spending a few days at the home of
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. George F.
Mcln6sh.
The annual Memorial Sunday SER
vice at the Free Baptist church Sun
day afternoon was we'll attended. The
sermon was by Rev. S. A. Evans
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. G. Priest of Boston
enjoyed a few days last week at their
summer home on Swan Island
Warren Voter. who is now residing
at Ware. Mass. is the guest of Mr. and
Mrs. Jefferson Booker.
Miss Alice Billings of Bryant's Pond
is passing a few weeks at the home
of her aunt. Mrs. W. Fl. Haynes.
Mrs. Erskine Williams of Boston ar
rived in town Saturday and will pass
the summer months at the summer
residence of her daughter. Mrs. E. c.
Hebbard on Swan island.
Arthur King. who has been in town
for the past two months, left Monday
for Wfscasset.
A son was born Sunday to the wife
of Clifford Gray
Perley Leavitt. son of Mr.. and Mrs
Samuel Leavitt. died al his home Mon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-07

Edward Harrigan. the veteran actor.
PLAYWRIGHT and manager. died Tuesday
at his home in Manhattan. He was
born in New York, Sc years ago. His
first appearance was in 1867 at the
Olympic theatre, san Francisco. Mr.
Harrigan played Irish parts almost
continuously in New York from 1874
untii 1884, generally writing and stag
ing the PLAYS himself Since 1894 he
had appeared with number of prom
inent stars.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-07
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

D. Frank Lloyd. assistant United
States attorney general. died Tuesday
at New Haven MIR. Lloyd was in
charge of the customs division of the
department of Justice in New York
'Gfty. He went to New Haven last
week when be became i'll and accord
ing to word received at his office at
Newly ork. died there Tuesday at the
home of his father, David Lloyd.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-07
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

Men working on the drive on the Mat
tawamkeag river five miles above Mat
tawamkeag Tuesday found the body OF
man. 1t evidently had been in this
water several months. There was no
means of identifying it and coroner
was called to investigates. The man was
not river driver .s,..g.. y Aa1>I
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-07

Under the terms of the will OF Mrs.
Caroline c. Thompson OF Bridgeport,
Conn, and New York, daughter of the
late 7. r. Barnum, an estate estimat-
ed At over I,oo0,60o is disposed Of
To her husband is given an annuity
OF 5000 and life interest IN the New
York residence. Mrs. Frances Leigh.
a daughter, is made residuary legatee.
\ gift of $1,000 is given to provide for
a free bed in the Bridgeport hospital
for the exclusive Use Of colored resi-
dents of the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-07
MR.. AND MRS, JACK JOHNSON
Sail for London to Attend King
Georges Coronation Ceremonies.

New York. June Slack Johnson. Ne
gro champion pugilist and his white wife
sailed today on the steamer Kronprinz
Wilhelm to witness the ceremonies Incl
dent to the coronation of King George.
large contingent of Manhattans sport
i've Negro population saw them off.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-07

BOWDOIN,

NoRTH-F II. Smith from Lisbon
Falls was in town several days last
week. buying wool. and found good
supply.
Mrs. Mary E. Thomas. who has
been staying for several months with
her niece. Mrs. Ella Wadsworth, re-
turned last week to her home in
Bowdoinham.
Levi Higgins on the west road. who
has been ailing for a few weeks. is
said to be now very low.
Miss Dora Santonge returned Sat
urday to Lewiston, after visit of one
week at the home of Joseph Lapointe.
Alfred Morgan, who has been work
ing at his trade for a number of
months in Boston. is at home to pass
the summer with his family.
James NJ. Tarr, engaged in business
at .Houlton, is visiting friends and
relatives in town.
ME- and Mrs. VIM. Ferguson of
Lewiston were callers here Sunday.
At the graduating exercises of
lItchfield Academy Thursday eve
ming the diplomas were presented by
q. Q. Purinton of Bowdoin. The
class vas composed of two young
ladies only, one being Miss Myrtle
Buker of this town. and in the course
OF his remarks. Mr.. Purinton said that
he was proud to say that one-half
the class came from his town, Bow
dofn.f'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-07

William O'Connell Bradley, senator
from Kentucky, ran away from home
twice at the age of fourteen to enlist
In the Union army, but both times
was taken home ard spanked by his
father
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-07
ICEBORO.

Perley Leavtt. who has been seri-
ously Ill for number of weeks,
passed away Monday. widow and
an aged father and mother survive.
Funeral services will be held at 10
A. M. from his late residence Thurs
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-07
MARRIED..
CUMBERLAND.


Windham-June g. Bertrand Davis
Brown and Miss Hattie Irene Parsons
Portland-June l. Joseph +. Pierce and
Miss Ruth r, Smith
KENNEBEC.
Gardincr-June 1. Elias S. Cowan and
Miss Emma \ Billings June s. Maurice
a Reilly and Martha Belle Eldridge.
Camden-May p. Maynor NJ Lane of
Rumford and Miss Rose NJ. Beverage of
Camden.
OXFORD.
Rumford May p. Daniel Lovejoy and
Mrs Cuisine Williams. both of West
Bethel-May q. George Goddard and
Miss Margaret Whidden.
Byron-MaY %. Victor NJ. Staples and
Miss Augenette l.. Cox of Carthage
PENOBSCOT.
Bangor-June 3. Nathan c, Aver and
Miss Katherine Holman.
and Miss Grace McLennan, both of
Prospect ,.,.-,..,,,,
Cornvlle-May n. jeremiah w. Per-
Tins and Rose T. Bowden.
Dexter-May 81 Ralph Wakefield and
Mrs Maude Leighton Weymouth
Pittsheld-June I, Bonnie r Ames and
Mrs. Annie Mathews Robbins.
WASHINGTON.
Catais-Junc /. Dugald H. McGeachy of
st stephen and Miss Ruth Hewes Nc
Coy of Calais,
Biddeford June J. Byron II. Paterson
and We're May Simonds.
The dual teams tournament at
=, -, II hcfuYo Ter. ~, =, /,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-07
FOR HORSE STEALING.
Louis ConIon, Providence, Confesses
to Have Borrowed" Eight Animals.

Providence. June 6.-Police de-
tectives from Providence, r. l.,
Woonsocket. Pawtucket ard Grams
ton accompanied by half doz-
Ell men whose horses have been stol-
en- recently. went to Lawrence, Mass,
Tuesday to identify FIVE of the miss
ing horses which have been located
there. The finding of the quintet of
horses in Lawrence resulted in the ar
rest in Woonsocket late Monday of
Louis f Conlon, son Of a Providence
policeman, who is being held by the
police of Providence pending au in
Vestsation- The police say that Con
Ion is also wanted in Lawrence Mass
Manchester. y. Fl, Woonsucket. Paw
tueket and Cranston for horse steal
ing.
The police said this afternoon. that
Conlon had confessed to them of horse
stealing. capt. Nickerson said that
Conlon told them he had stolen eight
horses in the cities where he is wanted
and that he had disposed of all of them
in Lawrence. He will be taken into
court tomorrow morning on at least
two or three charges of horse stealing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-07

day. after an illness covering the past
few months. His age was AZ years
Funeral services will he held at 10 A.
M Thursday. Rev. T. ]. Coolhreth Of
ficiating. Burial will take place at the
River Road cemetery.
Fire destroyed Tuesday noon the
farm buildings belonging to William
Powers on the Pond road in Litehfield.
Fire caught about the chimney. Loss
about $1,000. All the furniture and
the greater part of the farming tools
were destroyed.
Progressive Grange at Richmond
Corner gave an entertainment and
dance at Libby's hall Monday evening.
which was largely attended.
The graduating class of Richmond
High school viii give supper
"Wednesday evening at the Methodist
chapel
One candidate will receive the Royal
Purple degree at the regular meeting,
June of the Kennebec Valley En-
campment. No. p.
1t Is estimated that over mile of
new concrete walk win be built this
summer by the town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-07

The dual teams tournament at
Hanover \. H. between Dartmouth
and Columbia, postponed from Mon :
day. resulted Tuesday in victory for
Dartmouth, five games to one.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-07

Lawrence. Mass. June 6-Five
horses have been located here. which
it is alleged, were stolen in Providence.
Pawtucket and Cranston. r, l.. by
Louis Conlon. Three of the horses We're
found in possession of Joseph Gennon.
a fruit dealer. and one in possession of
David Brown, manufacturer. Anoth4
er horse. the property of the Provl-
dence Ice Co, is said to be in Man
chester having been claimed by Annis
Brothers as an animal stolen from
their stable. The local police and de-
tectives expect to locate three more
of the alleged stolen horses this after
noon.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1911-12-15
Motor Maps.

In countries like France. where
roads are good and cross roads nu.
merous. travellers by automobile have
frequent occasion to consult road
maps. because they go SO fast and
Change direction SO often that topo.
graphical information is. for them. a
continual necessity
TO meet this there has been invent.
ed an automatic chart that unrolls In
step with the advance OF the carriage.
SO that the chauffeur has always be-
fore him IL map OF the route he is to
pursue. When the road is about to
turn sharply an electric bell gives
warning 300 meters In advance An
other attachment TO the chart regis.
ters the distance tTavcrspd The
whole apparatus is moved by gearing
connected with the wheels OF the au-
tomnbilc
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1911-12-15
THOUGHT HE WAS A aOBO
5artender's Suggestion to Rough l. ook.
Ing, but Wealthy, Patron, Was
Meant to Be Kindly.

Tetlow Is man of substance and Of
some standing. File even lays claim to
some literary ability, but lie has care.
him closely he would wear the same
suit of clothes from one years end 70
the other. lie never thinks of getting
shaved until some one asks him II
he Is trying to raise beard. Natu-
rally. he Is apt to be mis1udged by
those who have nothing but his ap.
pearance To go upon.
Drinking whisky Is one OF his fads
He takes drink when he likes +,
and that Is rather frequently. and he
gets II wherever he happens to be.
The other day he was In front OF one
of the new palatial hotels and thought
he would see what sort of refreshmont
was served there. He asked for his
iavorlte brand and the bartender set
the bottle before him Now TetloW
is not a heavy 1rinker. although u
frequent one, so he poured out very
moderate amount.
The bartender looked his III fitting
and well worm clothes over and then
glanced at tho shallow drink he had
measured out.
See here, old man." said the bar
tender. that's going to set you back
20 cents. You might as well get your
moneys worth"
Tetlow slammed down Il ten dollar
bill, got his change and walked out,
leaving the drink untGsicd on the bar
u thought he was n hobo" explain.
ed the bartender to his friends.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1911-12-15
ARE ALWAYS ON THE DECLINE
Wonder is That the Dramatic and
Culinary Arts Haven't Reached
the Bottom.

From time to time some ancient
gentleman bursts into print on the
subject Of the Good Old Days OF the
stage. walls over the lamentabIe dcpre.
citation; In public tastes. raves about
What he is pleased to call the class.
ics" and wonders In spaGm OF hys.
terla what we all are coming to any
how. OF
Why is II that the stage and home
cooking are the only things that have
consistently hcen on the decline for
the last three hundred years? And
why. II half what these old folks say
Is true. haven't the dramatic and Gull
nary arts reached the bottom by this
time? Anybody with one good eye
and rccourse TO a public library can as
certain with ease that ever since tho
advent Oi George Frederick Cooke in
this country. bewhlskcred pesslmigts
have teen comparing the cOntem
pOrary s,1gc with the one Of dead
generation to the great disparagcment
OF the former. There must be q limit,
o bottom. finish somewhere to the DIT
into which American 'theatrlcals have
been tumblirg for the last 10 years
n we are on the way to the demnilion
bow vows and have been heading
there since the days Of HaIlam. when
are We due to arrive?--Glenmore Da.
Wis I'm Success Magazine
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1911-12-15

IT WAS "DELIGHTFUL POISON"
Pretty Legend Of tho Origin Of Wine
In Persia. Where II First
Was Made.

The making OF wine Is said to have
originated with the Persians. who dis.
covered the process quite by accident
One OF their earliest kings, Jensheed,
who. 1t is said. was only FIVE or six
generations from Noah. was the dis
coverer. or rather a woman OF his
household was s-'.
He was immoderately fond OF
sfapes. says the narrative. which is
found in Sir John Malcolm's History
OF Persia" and desired to presArve
some. which were placed in a large
vessel and lodged in vault for future
. use When the vessel was opened
the grapes had fermented and their
juice in this state was so acid that
the king believed 1t must be poison
GUS.
He had some vessels filled with II
and Poison written upon each. These
were placed In his room. II happened
that one OF his favorite ladies WIS at.
tected with nervous headache: the
pain distracted her so much that she
desired death. Observing a vessel
with Poison written on It, she took
1t and swallowed its contents. The
wine. for such It had become, over.
powered the lady, who fell down into
sound sleep and awoke much re-
| freshed
Delighted with this remedy. she re.
peated the doses 30 often that tho
monarch's poison was all drunk He
soon discovered this and forced the
lady to confess what she had done. A
quantity OF wine was made and len.
sheed and all his court drank Of tho
new beverage. which from the circum
stance that led to It's discovery is to
this day known In Persia by the name
OF Zeher-e-khoosh, or the delightful
| poison"
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1911-12-15
BllssfuI ignorance.

Holden. the New York bird man.
lately had In his shop a taciturn par
rot Day after day II sat silent on
its perch. Indifferent to every aues.
ton. At last a Cuban lady came into
the shop and spoke to II in her ma
tive tongue. The parrot frightened
up at once. opened It's beak and
emitted a Jubilant voiIey OF vehement
Spanish words. When the parrot final
~ ceased speaking the lady turned to
Mr. Holden and, blushing violently.
asked.
do you understand Spanish"
NO he replied
Thank Cod" she replied and left
ths shop.-Success Magazine.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1911-12-15
THIS HAPPENED in MISSOURI
Editor Mixed = Wedding Announce
ment and the, Advertisement Of an
Auction Sale

Missouri editor who was brimful
OF hard cider got wedding account
and sale mixed. and served TO his
readers this dope: alp'u
William Smith. the, only son Of Mr..
and Mrs Josiah Smith. was disposed
at auction to Lucy Anderson on my
farm. one mile east OF here In the
presence OF 70 guests. including the
following. to-wit: Two mules. IL head
OF cattle. The Rev jackson tied the
nuptial. the least weighing 1850
pounds on the hoof The beautiful
home of the bride was .tastefully deco
rated with q seewash calf. a spade, a
sulky rake. one feed grinder. one set
double harness, almost new. and Just
before the ceremony was pronounced
Mendelssohn's wedding march was
played by one mich COW. five years:
one Jersey cow. TO be fresh next April,
carrying bunch of flowers in her
hand and looking charming in a gown
made Of light spring wagon. two boxes
OF apples. two racks of hay. one grind
stone. mouseline deori trimmed with
about lSc bushels of spuds The groom
Is we'll Known and popular young
nian>auu has always stood we'll among
society circles of II Berkshire hogs.
while the bride Is IN accomplished and
talented, school teacher OF d splendid
drove OF Poland acknowledges II
desired. Among the beautiful pres.
ents were two sets Of knives and forks,
one spring harrow. one wheelbarrow
one go-cart. other articles 100 numer-
GUS to mention4S Thei bridal couple
left yesterday on an extended trip,
term of IL months time. extended to
responsible parties. otherwise spot
cash luncheon will be served at tho
table. After this Mr., and Mrs., Smith
will go to housekeeping. in cozy
home at the corner OF, Main and Doc
tor r. l.. CRANKY. Observation-Disclosures.
al Monthly -
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1911-12-15
6lbIes Furnished FREQ.

Young couples who furnish their
fats under the direction OF n Third
avenue furniture house are bound to
begin housekeeping in pious frame OF
mind. For every $50 worth OF furni.
ture they buy. either for cash or on
the installment plan. the dealer makes
them a present Of Bible.
II just got in a case Of fine Bibles
yesterday" he said, and as soon az
they are gone ! shall lay In another
supply. Before went into the 1urni.
ture business was a book agent The
peeps ] got then into peoples homes
showed deplorabIe lack OF bibles.
especially among the young couples
] did not have much chance 10 rem.
edy the defect then. for ! was not
handling Bibles and anyhow wouldn't
have been In a position 10 give them
away. but since have gone into this
business 7 can AFFORD to throw In .
Bible with every $50 purchase New
York Times.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1911-12-15
HARD PROBLEM FOR WOMEN
Where Shall Minister Be Entertained
When Ho Makes Pastoral
Call on Servant

go bout the hardest problem l have
had to solve in my brief housekeeping
career said the woman. "is what to
do with the pastor when he calls on
a servant girl We have a good girl.
She Is regular attendant at O chapel
In the neighborhood. Every so often
the pastor or his assistant In his
rounds Of the parish calls on her
II am a heather myself In the mat
ter OF religious observances. nevertbe
less know what Is due to gentlemen
Of the cloth The best room about
the house should be at the disposal of
ones spiritual adviser always Should
Lucy. then. receive her guest in the
parlor. or should they compromise In
the dining room? The kitchen az a
place for entertaining the minister Is
quite out OF the question
80 far. tho ministers calling at my
house have been spared even the In.
dignity OF a dining room reception
have taken to the back regions my
self while Lucy held forth In the par.
Tor. I know other women with church.
going maids who are equally consider
ate Altogether this Ia delicate point
on which we need some enlignten.
ment from the etiquette experts"
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1911-12-15
ARE AS UNNAMED AS EVER
French Students Have Not Changed
In Spirit. Though less PIctur.
esaue Than Formerly.

One might almost say that there Is
one Interchangeable feature OF Paris and
that is It's students 1t Is true the
students are not now quite SO pictur-
esque as in the days OF Henri Murger.
but undoubtedly their spirits are the
same-they are still as untamed and
riotous. The disturbances that have
taken place recently have arisen sim.
ply because the students for the bac.
calaureate on the classical side discov,
cred that the paper IN Latin set them
was intensely difficult. while the pa.
per In Latin set before their rivals on
the modern languages side was very
easy Hence shoutings. parading OF
the streets, demonstrations, stone
throwing and window breaking, "coD,
squeezing" md all the othYr various
manifestations OF the turbulent and
dissatisfied student
The ciass rooms have been held by
policemen and the students have had
several times to be summarily elected.
although on more than one occasion,
they burst open the doors and forced
their WY IN again The most comical
feature OF the whole business was to
SEE ard hear large procession OF
demonstrating students singing along
the houlevards In a monotonous drone
the very passnae from Cicero which
had brought about their downfall,
while their modern languages col
leagues sailed easily into port on a
passage from Julius Caesar