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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-26

Two women were killed and % other
persons were injured, some of them NOR
tally. when a runaway trolley car on
King street, Toronto, crowded to its ca
pacity with Christmas church-going pas
sengers, dashed down steep grade. Sun
day night. ran into an open switch and
toppled over on its side. One of the wo-
men killed was Mrs. Alfred f. G. Deacon.
wife OF an engineer commander in the
British navy
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-26

The art gallery of the Morgan Me-
mortal of the Wadsworth Atheneum
at Hartford, Conn, was enriched
Monday. by the gift of a painting
THE Alteration of the Magi," from
the brush of Luca Giordano. one of
the last of the great Italian school OF
painters, who died in 1905 The donor
is Herbert Randall of Hartford. Ar
lists who have studied the canvass
call 1t rare piece of coloring. Mr.
Randall rescued the painting from OBJ
security during the tearing down of an
old building in which it had lain neg
lected for nearly half a century.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-26

Three trainmen were instantly kill
ed and fourth probably fatally in
1ured early, Sunday when a double,
header freight train on the Virginia
e. Southwestern Railway ran into d
bewlder which had fallen on the track
in the Natural Tunnel, 40 miles west
of Bristol, Tenn. The men killed We're
Engineer w. S. Adams, Fireman Lee
Glober and Brakeman Clinton Sprolles.
The injured man is Brakeman S. S.
Cariiger
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-26

ues in the streets of Tabriz between the
Russian guard and the Persian eonstitu-
tionalists. The Russian reinforcements,
consisting of reiment of rifles and a
sotnia of Cossacks with mountain bat
terry. which left here, on Dec. %, for
that city, arrived there. today, having
encountered very little opposition from
the Persians.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-26

Arthur F. C''The Marvellous') Grif-
fifth of Milford, Ind, lightning call
culator, who has bewildered vaude-
Vile audiences throughout the coun-
try, for a number of years, by his
mathematical wiZardry, was found
dead in his bed, Monday. at a hotel
at Springfield Mass. Apcplexy was
the cause of death. Griffith was 81
years old. Within recent years his
mathematical powers have been test
ed by mathematical and psychological
professors at Harvard, Yale, Chicago,
Indiana and Northwestern Universe
ties.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-26
MORSE CASE.
Continued from Page one.)

door closed behind when the prisoner
broke down completely and wept. The
prisoners conditions was such that he
was given only a diet dinner. of which
he ate very little.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-26

While enjoying leave of absence
from the Northampton State Hospi-
tai for the Insane, at Northampton,
Mass, so that he might enjoy Christ
mas dinner at his home, Councilman
John j. Delaney committed suicide,
Monday, at his home. He used two
razors. discarding the first, apparently
because it was not sharp enough. De-
laney. who was As years old, was
prominent locally for many years. A
widow and three sors survive.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-26
CHICAGO.
Continued from Page one)

This IS a merry Christmas for me and I
hope for all my unknown friends"
Some q the letters are n verse. One
sdzsi-e- advised that The poet learn to
write with his left hand 1T IS possible
sAa1l ry his said Mr. Riley. but
sAar a viii be tedious task
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-26
BELFAST.

George Matthews of Belfast and
Jesse Il. Herbert, daughter of MIR.
and Mrs. Albert f. Elmes of Rock
land were united in marriage, at
p. NJ. Saturday, at the Congregation
al parsonage, Belfast. Rev. David l..
Wilson performing the ceremony. The
couple were attended by Mr.. and Mrs.
John Sylvester of Belfast. Mr.. and
Mrs. Matthews are spending a few
days with the brides people in Rock
land. after which they will be at home
on Peach street, the residence of the
groom.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-26
WALDO
SEARSpORT.

The home of Mr.. and Mrs George
Carter, Moreland road, Searsport, was
the scene of a pretty wedding. Sunday
night, when their eldest daughtr, Miss
Edna Lydia, was united in marriage
to valsas Franklin Dexter of Boston.
Mr.. and Mrs Dexter win go at once
to Boston to live and the best wishes
of many friends attend them.
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JOURNAL WANT ADS
BRING RESULTS
GIVE THEM A TRIAL
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SINISTER is OUT.

CONTINUED from Page one.)
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-06-18
CORAL FORMATION ON MAINE
Tedious Work with Picks Now
Necessary on the Wreck.

Havana, June 17.-Practically no progress
vas made to-day In the uncovering of the
Maine. the pumps merely being used to put
the water tri1e below the ten-foot level
which was reached yesterday. Delicate
measurements and tests were continued to
determine the stability of the cofferdam.
The results were entirely satisfactory.
The work of removing the enormous
masses Of mud that cover the exposed por-
tions of the wreck was begun. Streams OF
water at high pressure were employed.
but a terrific rainstorm compelled the sus-
pension OF this task.
In many places the material covering
the decks and filing the interior spaces
to a depth Of several feet, heretofore sup
posed TO be harbor silt. proves TO be n
coral-like formation. with curious ramin-
cations. some Of considerable length. de-
flying removal by the heaviest water press
ure, and making necessary much tedious
work with picks. All the exposed portions
are covered with a heavy growth OF small
oysters affording a base for accumula tons
of coral and mud.
II is probable that hut little pumping will
be done within the next few days. All ef-
forts will he concentrated to the removal
Of marine growtns prior To an exploration
Of the interior now above the water. but
there is little expectation OF any discov-
cries OF importance I'm these sections OF the
slip which were explored by divers and
stripped by them Of the secondary battery
ard all the interior fittings soon after the
explosion
Study Of the effects Of the explosion
awaits the uncovering Of the bow section
portions Of which are fully forty feet down,
apparently being almost completely severed
from the after part at a point Immediately
forward Of the engine room, where sound
ings give twenty feet
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-06-18
MOORE KEEPS ON WINNING
Judges Horses First IN fou'
Contests in London.

London. June 17.-Judge Moo'.'
the coach Rockmarge and MS ia',ou'
team of bays. captured the Cold 'ha,-
lenge Cup. valued at 500, and the .as''
prize Of $500, in the coaching Maratno"'
one Of the biggest features OF 'he i'.e
national Horse Show at olympia to-u"s'
AS usual. there was the keenest ri'a' =
A dozen teams started In 'ne ooa."
ing Marathon from Bushy PARK 'H'eo
Moore was the fifth to get away aho ar
rived first at the ring. A. u. 'ahue'
blt. who has taken the prize OH wv
previous occasions. had to be sa''sheu
with fourth place to-day.
In the class for pairs shown 10 d
victoria Judge Moore was again hrst'
with Lord Seator and Lady Seatoh'
Judge Moore won another first WIN
Bureomaster and Robin Hood In the
class for pairs shown to broughams. ne
captured second with Lord Seaton In the
class for horse driven by lady, SHOW"
to phaeton.
The King George Challenge cup lot
Jumpers was won by Captain piH',ii
Dexe. a Russian contestant. with Piccoio'
Lieutenan. A. r. Chaffee. 10Th Cavalry
Fort Myer. Virginia. competed on Poppy
The Duke of Teck presented the cup.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-06-18
ASQU|TH HAS NO RIVAL
His Influence Still AII.PoWerful
in British Politics.
NO PLACE AT CORONATION
Earl Marshal, However, May Dc
Counted Upon to Remedy
Speedily the Anomaly.
fRV cahIe "a Tho Tribune.

London, June 17-Politics are NJ
low ebb. without any cross currents VI
undertow. The Prime Minister, LOT
whom no place yet has been provided III
the main coronation tableau. Is wi'tlou.
an effective rival outside. the Ear
Marshal, however. will doubtless remedy
the anomaly before the day of the cere-
mony.
There are whispers among dishear'
ened Unlonists that George VIII reveal
innate Toryism at the last moment ana
insist upon the acceptance OF an amehu
ment to the Parliament bill proviu'hs
that the issue Of Home Rule be SUD-
mitted to the country at general elec-
ton. but these are counsels Of despair
Lloyd George. confronted with the op-
position of sixteen thousand doctors,
may not succeed in hustlng his insur-
ance bill through Parliament this year
A bill for the prevention of plural votihs
may be substituted for 1t.
THE Daily Mail" is making frantic et-
forts to upset the government on the
measures TO be taken for carrying the
Declaration Of London into effect. sir
Edward Grey won a decisive victory
when he secured the sanction OF the I'm
perial Conference for the declaration
The colonies will he affronted If the ad-
vice Of the Premiers be disregarded.
Sir Wlfrid Laurier has indicated MS
reputation as the strongest statesman IN
the conference by carrying without dis
sent the resolution enabling the oversee
dominions to withdraw from the opera
ton Of the favored nation treaties and
appointing an empire commission for
the promotion of inter-imperial trade.
The conference, while rejecting various
artificial proposals for imperial councils
without effective representation. has ac-
complshed important practical results.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-06-18
FRENCH CABINET Wins
Victories in Senate and Chamb.,
Place 1t in Secure Position
BUT BREAKERS ARE AHeln
Bonapartists and Orleanists a,
ganize in Concerted Attack
on Government.
by Gable 10 The Tribur. I

Paris. June 1.-THE Monj, C,h,.
after a very stormy week. has won a.
Parliamentary victories. One was 8, :,
Senate. where its proposal IN abara.-
the plan Of a delimltation Of the cha.
payne region and TO substitute a r,s..
Gus system OF protection Of traden,,g-
OF origin was adopted by oe5 W.T..
against rs.
The other and possibly tho NOR. ~,
portant victory was in the Chambe, :.
Deputies. where NJ. Cruppl, Minister :.
Foreign Affairs. under the cross-frs =.
a closely pressed Interpolation, ably d..
Tended the Cabinets policy In Morocco
and obtained vote Of confidence BY ,
majority of 434 against II.
This result shows the Monis CabIne, "a
be much stronger than was generally
believed, but It would be a mistake 10
suppose that these two victories will en-.
able It to weather. without very grea.
difficulty. the workman's pension law.
the financial problems and other perils
which it must encounter before the sum.
mer vacation.
Public opinion is already disturbed by
the Socialist Sabotage" Of the tele-
graph. telephone and RAILROAD lines, by
inability to insure the working mans
liberty against the tyranny Of labor fed.
GRAFTON syndicate and by Isolated con-
Nicts between police and Apaches.
This situation. however. is due to lack
of energy during the last twelve yean
and it would be unjust 10 hold the pres.
ent Cabinet entirely responsible thereto.
Meanwhile the Bonapartist and orlear.
list pretenders and all who are opposA
to the republican regime have Joined TO-
gether in attacking the government in
an organized manner not seen here since
the stirring days Of Boulangerism.
The organization Of democracy BY
means of a plebiscite has always been
q trump card Of the Napoleons, and
prince Napoleon's recent war cry IRON
Brussels is read with interest. IL shoua
not he imagined for q moment, however.
that there can be any question Of resl
hostility TO the republican form OF gov.
eminent. which Is now the only one that
nossihlv could exist in France, out these
notes of warning. coming from many d.
ferent quarters. are having WHOLESOME
effect and compelling republicans 70
concentrate their energies and put thel'
house in order.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-06-18
GIFT FOR CANCER RESEARCH
Austrian Woman Leaves S350,000 for
the Purpose.

Vienna June s.-A society which was re-
Gently founded here for examining into
tho causes Of cancer and the means of
combating this deadly disease received re-
Gently the Unexpected legacy OF $4,000 be-
aueathed TO II by an unostentatious mid
die class woman named Josefa Mittermsy-
er who died some weeks ago. This woman
acquired her wealth by her skilful manage
ment OF her own business.
During her lifetime Frau Mlttermayer
gave large sums 10 dinerent charitabie IN
stitI,ions. each time stipuating that her
name should remain unknown. An i'm
nerisI decoration offered to her last year
was refused Her legacy to the Cancer In
stitute will now permit lts directors 10
build a hospital Of their own.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-06-18
Accommodation for Spectators
Along the Route Is Far in
Excess of Demand.
PRECAUTIONS CAUSE PANIC
King and Queen Return to Buck
ingham Palace in Semi-State,
to Remain Till After the
Great Event.


lions are in backward state along each
professional route. An army of car
renters mechanics. decorators and cleo
fricians is employed night and day
tn the construction Of stands, the deco
ration of the streets and arrangements
for the illumination OF the capital.
Speculation in windows and seats has
been overdone, with the inevitable effect
OF a collapse in prices during the final
stages. Accommodation for spectators Is
far i'm excess of the demand, especially
for the second days procession. Not
only Americans but provincial visitors
have been frightened by the reports of
extortionate prices printed by sensa-
tional journals which have not under
stood how much mischief they were do
ing.
The police precautions. too, have also
created a panic among suburban sight
seers. who have been alarmed by prepa-
rations for obstruCting the streets by
hundreds Of gates and barbados at
every turn in the circuits many process
sional routes. Greater London, as well
as foreigners and provincials, may be
kent away by the exceptional safety
measures under which the crowds are to
he penned up and shut in upon them
selves.
There Is a tradition in Scotland fard
that police officials neglected their duty
ri the time of the funeral Of the Duke
Of Wellington. in 1882. and that twenty
lives were lost when the crowds became
unmanageable. The tradition evidently
has acquired increased potency with age.
and the most orderly and best natured
crowds i'm the world are now treated as
though they we're mobs which must be
kept i'm subsection by the most drastic
methods.
Central London will virtually he under
siege for two days next week, with sixty
thousand troops under arms and the po-
lice heavily reinforced in numbers ana
aided by scores Of physical cefences for
tmpedinC the movement of the crowds.
In consequence Of the stringent reguia-
tons scat holders within and without
Westminster Abbey will he In the streets
as carly as O'Clock for most exhaust
Ing DAYS operations, and the crowds Of
siChtsccrs are likely to be much smaller
than at the last coronation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-06-18
TURIN SEES U. S. EXHIBIT
American Pavilion at International Elk
hibition Formally Opened.

Turin. April 1.-THE American pavilion al
tie International Exhibition of Industries
and Labor was formally opened to-day. The
building is six hundred feet long and is a
substantial structure. comparatively plain
az to the exterior but beautifully decorated
within. 4 huge central panel in the recep-
ton hall. an allegorical painting by 7. T..
Butler an American artist, has attracted
much attention.
The United States has the largest gov
eminent exhibit here. II is scientific In
arrangement and matter. all the manifold
activities OF the departments of Agriculture
and the Interior being portrayed. That
part OF tho exhibit which has To do with
the Panama Canal perhaps is the most
interesting. Large models of the locks
and dams with warship9 passing 10 and
fro. Gro shown.
Another interesting display is that dem
onstrating the mining. transportation and
storing of coal.
II is planned to have a celebration in
connection with the American pavilion on
July l.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-06-18
REPORT ON CROP CONDITIONS
Generally Good in Northern Henri
sphere, Says Institute of Agriculture.

Rome. June IA bulletin issued by the
international Institute of Agriculture says
that crop conditions in the Northern Hem
isrhere are generally good, in Spain excel
lent. but some damage is reported from
Russia.
The production Of winter wheat in Ru-
mania is placed at $1,000 quintals, and in
the United States at $4,000 quintals, while
the spring wheat yield in the United states
is estimated at 10l 600 quintnls. The prob
able crop OF wheat in British India. ac-
cording to the bulletin is 1oo,5S9,@o quin-
tails. In Japan $4,000 and in Tunis 10000.
The area planted in cotton in the United
States is 1il65,ocO hectares and the condi-
ton IL los
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-06-18
TRAGEDY OVER TRoUsER SKIRT
Young Girl Murdered by Fiance at
Bucharest.

Bucharest, June "A trouser skirt
onused a terrible tragedy here recently. \
pretty young girl named Nassilix Monroi
sppeared in the streets wearing the much
oecried garment II was her first venture,
and she did It in a spirit Of defiance after
a heated discussion on the subject with
Ignal Jovanesco. her fiance
Unfortunately for the girl she met the
young man, and when he beheid her ne was
so overcome with rage and Indignation that
he shot her through tho head
The murderer. who was arrested declared
that he did not regret his deed. as he could
never have married a woman who DELHI
erately opposed him. while. on the other
hand. 10 live without his sweetheart was
impossible lie hopes to be sentenced to
death
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-06-18
PARIS AUTOMOBILE CENSUS
In District Corresponding with "fn
Greater City, There Are l7oV~

Paris. June 9.-The military authonu'
recently caused a census 10 be taken o. ."
automobiles, In view OF possible reQuN
ton on mobilization. II is interesting
note how many cars are "domiciled' ID Nv
u,orartment OF the Seine. and which conse'
quently may be considered as seherap
culating in Paris. The total is i0's''' :"
rather more than third Of the total hO"'
Der in all France. s... A..
II we add 10 these the twelve hundIea =. .
so belonging 10 foreigners ana pro ~ ~,
STAYING in or near Paris, We find ael.'
seventeen thousand automobiles as NE -,
erage circulating mechanical traction ~
the city II is no longer astonishing VI
the streets are often blocked IN the c EN-.
for To this array must be adden ,io Ssr.s,
upon thousands Of vehicles drawn by horses
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-06-18
PARIS BOURSE FIRMER
Unemployed Money Abundant
American Stocks in Demand.
Especial Cable to The Tribune.

Tspecial Gable to The Tribune
Paris. June 17.-Very little business
has been transacted on the Bourse 'h's
week. Government bonds. especially
Spanish. are much firmer, and Mexican
securities show a slight advance.
There Is an abundance of unemployed
money and the market has cheerru
tone.
The United States securities most III
demand are Atchisons and American
Telephone and Telegraphs.
In the best Informed banking circles
great success is predicted In Europe foi
the new United States government loan
II Is already in high favor in Paris.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-06-18
Receives American Officers.

This afternoon at Buckingham Palace
the King received the American and
other foreign officers participating in the
jumping competitions at the horse show
at Olympia. The officers were in full
dress uniform and made brilliant pict-
ure. His majesty welcomed the visitors
with q ct-iial handshake and had few
personal words with each Of them.
Although John Hays Hammond. Spe-
cial Ambassador from the United States,
is in London, he does not arrive officially
until Monday. He will then go to Dover,
where Lord Sandhurst, Lieutenant Colo
mel Bernard r. James and Captain c. f.
G. Sowerby, specially appointed by the
King to attend the envoy throughout his
mission, will welcome him. From Dover
he will proceed to London. where he will
be met at the Victoria station by the
Duke OF Connaught, representing King
George, and by the staff OF the Ameri-
can Embassy.
The weeks programme includes din
ner at Buckingham Palace. a ball at
Stafford House, state dinner at Buck
( ingham Palace, dinner by the Duke Of
| Connaught and a dinner by Sir Edward
Grey, the Foreign Secretary.
No fewer than $50 voices compose the
choir which Is TO sing In Westminster
Abbey on Thursday next. The interior
transformation Of the Abbey is com
pleted, and with the final rehearsal on
Monday, which their majesties are ex-
pected to witness. everything will be in
readiness for the celebration.
| Early in the week the last of the royal
delegates will arrive. and London will
then contain as distinguished com
pany az ever gathered in any capital.
Contrivances Of various kinds for raising
the users a foot above the heads Of their
fellows are being extensively advertised.
but unfortunately for the buyers Scot
land Yard has decided to treat such ap-
planes as portable stands. Any one
carrying or wearing them within one
hundred yards Of the route Of the pro-
cession will be unceremoniously conduct
ed into the nearest side street
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-06-18
Efficiently Stage Managed.

Rchearsals for the Abbey ceremony
have been in progress during the week
and arc reported TO be conducted by eff
cient stage managers. The King and
Queen have not been present. but they
Will receive private instructions in Buck
insham Palace from the earl marshal
Uhe Duke of Norfolk and other officials.
Lord Granard has ordered several re-
hearsals Of the royal carriages. with
positions and outriders.
The coronation music has been pub
iicly rehearsed to-day in the church
house before a large audience. Sir Fred
erick Bridges homage anthem. "Rejoice
IN the Lord; Handel's "Zadok the
Priest" and Sir Hubert Parry's festival
"Te Deum" were among the most I'M
pressive numbers sung by chorus or
several hundred singers from the Abbey,
Cathedral and Royal Chapel choirs a
portion Of the orchestra from the King s
band and from that of the Royal Choral
Society was also in attendance. ana
there was fairly complete rendering
of all the coronation music
The King and Queen have returned to
Buckingham Palace to-day In semi
state for the reception OF the foreign
princes and ENJOYS and for final con-
mltations with officials in charge of next
weeks functions.
The list Of coronation honors may be
expected on Sunday night and the dec
orations to be conferred upon the i'm
peral and royal visitors will be decided
upon to-day, the distribution including
as many as four blue ribbons.
The foreign princes are expected to re-
main until the garden party fixed for
Tuesday week, but naval reviews are not
agreeable festivities. and several may
excuse themselves before Saturday. The
ROYAL guests will dine in the palace on
Monday, and many will go 10 the
Duchess of Sutherland's ball.
The special ENJOYS will be received at
the palace on the following night. and
many will attend afterward either the
Gray's Inn ball or the Shakespeare cos
tune ball, which promises TO he the