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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-15
stokes, MONSTER,
Is Show Girls COunSeTs
SCathing Arrangement.
DenounCes millionaire Sports
man without Mercy.
Expected That Case viii Go TO Jury
Before hightfall.

New York, Dec. 1.-THE jury which
IS trying Lillian Graham and Ethel
Conrad for the alleged attempt to
murder W. e. D. Stokes, heard from
counsel. today two final pleas for the
show ghls' acquittal which bristled
with denunciation of the millionaire
sportsman, who now lies critically i'll
as The result OF an operation Tomor-
row, Assistant District Attorney
Buckner will sum up for the prosecu-
ton, Justice Marcus will charge the
jury and probably before nightfall the
case will be in the jury's hands.
Renewed motions to have the cross
examination of Mr.. Stokes, which was
interrupted by his illness, stricken out
ON the ground that the defence had
had ne opportunity to clear up certain
points needed to complete its case.
We're denied.
Stokes was painted by Attorney
Robert NJ. Moore. rs Monster" de
termined to get possession Of 4 beau
tiful young girl. and by getting an
generating note from her, free him
self Of all responsibility for causing
her downfall.
between the girls to extort money
from the millionaire. he held. was
amply disproved ny the fact that the
girls bought their reviewers With no
attempt at secrecy
AttorneE Moore displayed photo
graph of Miss Graham. taken at the
time OF her visit to the Stokes farm
at Lexington, to emphasize the point
that size had been changed from u
beautiful, healthy, buXom girl to the
worn and fragile creature Who had
wept on The witness stand. He declar-
ed that Stokes took the $l700 from
Lillian Graham not because he want
cd the money, but because size was a
pretty GIRL
with her money gone, her patrl-
mony lost continued the attorney
He might say: When You want
money. then come to me. F"
The hole shown in the hat stol1c'
is said 10 have worn on the night o
tho shooting in the Varuna apart
Mr.. Moore insisted. He derided the
idea Of Stokes putting on his hat when
about to rush into a fight for his life
A slight fire in the building late. this
morning, caused n recess to be order
cd until 1.20 p NJ
This is the third time that the trial
Of Lillian Graham and Ethel Conrad
charged with attempting to murder
Continued on Page Twelve.)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-15
In Connection with the
Fl. Riley Explosions.
Still Others implicated, Through
Private Quirk'S Confession.
Rev. Brewer Earnestly Asserts His
Absolute Innocence.

Junction city, Kan, Dec. H-Five prl-
Yates of e Battery, 9Th Field Artillery
were arrested at Fort Riley, today, rel
ative to the recent dynamite explosions
at the fort which entailed property losses
of half u million dollars to the govern
ment.
The names of four of the private ar
rested We're learned through private
source, tonight. They are:
Heckmore Johnson, Don Northrup
Brigham Young and pori shaw The
firth mans name could not be ascer-
tanned
There was an atmosphere of suppressel
excitement about the fort, tonight, where
it was rumored that several prominent
persons We're liable to arrest at any time
in connection with the case. 1t was said
Private Quirk's confession, written in
long hand, contained 50 large pages full
of sensational charges
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-15
Conditions and General Forecast.

Washington, Dec. 4-High pressure
prevails in New England and the Middle
Atlantic states y disturbance appears
to be approaching the Texas coast, an
other appears to be developing off the
North Carolina coast. and there Is a
third one over Kentucky. Cautionary
adyfees have been issued along the
southern New England and Middle A.
lantic coasts over the east of the coun-
try temperature changes were unimpor-
tant There viii be rain, Friday, in the
Middle Atlantic states, and rain or snow
in New England and northern New York,
probably continuing Saturday, in the
Atlantic and east lower Lake regi The
winds along the New England coast will
he northeast and increasing. except VA
riable over north portion; Middle Attain
tic coast northeast, becoming brisk.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-15
Slight Setback, Thursday, 10
Senator LOTimGE's Defence.
House Passes Bill Extending
The Eighi-hOur Law.
Charged That Nest Atlantic Steam
ers Are Under-nanned.

Washington, Dec. l4.-PresidcntT Taft,
today, sent to Congress d brief form
al message transmitting the full text
of the report of the investigating
board which found that the battleship
Maine was blown up in Havana har-
Dor by an external explosion. The
board WAS headed by Admiral Nree-
land OF tie navy and included col
William NJ. Black of the corps Of en-
gineers Of the navy It began work
on the exposed wreck at Havana on
Nov. % and found that the injuries To
the bottom of the Maine were caused
b. the explosion of Il charge Of io#
form of explosive exterior to tho ship
between frames Is and 81, port stae.
This resulted in igniting and explod-
ing the contents of the siX-lnch re
serve magazine. The more or less con-
plete explosion of the contents Of tine
remaining forward magazines follow
ed
In its report. the board emphasized
the fact that it found that what Is
called the port cardboard strake-a
continuous line of planking running
from stem to stern-was "dished up
wards as much as q inches from a
straight line That another strake
called C. was displaced Upwards
and inwards fer leo square feet ahd
that part of the inner bottom plating
was Displaced upwards and left ap-
proximately six feet above its original
position.
The destruction left by the Two
explosions of distinctly different char
acter was found to be much more cx-
tensive than had been anticipated.
The report in technical terms descrlb-
ed how plates were crumpled how
some portions of what had once be n
Continued ON Page TMelNeO
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-15
As Colonel Roosevelt Re-
fuses to Talk Politics.
Does This Look Like The Home
coming Of a DiCtatOr?"
Is His Crisp Remark, Viewing The
Crowd In New York City.

New \ ork, Dec. H.-"Not a word OH
Mr.. Barnes, general politics or any
thing else, but if | am to be dicta-
tor, as they say-does this look like
a dictator's homecoming.
Col. Roosevelt snapped his jaw when
he said this, and pushing his way
through the crowd at the Grand Cen
trail station. this afternoon. jumped
into an automobile and whizZed away.
He had Just returned from Boston
and a few intervieWers sought him
out in the hope that lie would have
some reply To make to the statements
attributed. yesterday, to William
Barnes Jr.. chairman of the Republic
can State committee Not a word
more" said the colonel. with fnality
Then he was gone
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-15
Foreign Minister N. de Selves
Answers an Interpolation.
France Emerges with Honor and
Friendly with Germany.
VIII Not Abandon Friends or ALI.
ances, But Stick Closer.

Paris, Dee. 1.-the German, Brit
ish Russian and Spanish ambassadors
We're present in the Chamber of Dep
uties. this afternoon, when Foreign
Minister de Selves before a crowded
house delivered Frances contribution
10 The German-B British debate and
made some additions to the reveia-
tons concerning the Moroccan crisis.
Among other things NJ. De Selves de-
clarcd that Germany at the outset of
the crisis has asserted that size would
not accept or abide by a new Algeciras
conference as Il means To the settle
ment OF the Moroccan question.
The discussion followed an interpret
latien by the Count De Nun and 9TH
er members on the Right or Conser.
vatiee side who wish to postpone the
ratification of the Franco-German ac-
cord in regard to Morocco until after
the negotiations now going en- with
Spain are concluded.
Count De Nun in a long speech. con-
demned the sacrifice to d rival power
of part of a French colony equaling in
extent two-thirds of France and con-
auered by the spilling of blood Of
French soldiers. He condemned The
making Of secret treaties az a meth
od Of diplomacy and wanted To know
where France had been heading since
40 years. The world he said had not
seen Europe in more menacing con-
dtion. He hoped that France did not
dream of n dangerous Utopia, involv-
ing the substitution of the friendship
of England by the friendship of other
powers.
N, =
for tho postponement Of the ratifica-
ton Of the Franeo-German agree
Continued on Page Twelve)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-15
S. H. StackpoIe Crushed
By Engine at Pennington,
Lives But Few Hours, Reaching
Lewiston Hospital.
Was Station Agent for the Maine
Central at Pennington.

Lewiston, Me, Dec. 14.-SamueI II
staekpole, ~. died at 40 o'clock, this
afternoon, at the Central Maine Cen
erai hospital. this city, where he was
rushed by special train from Farm
ington for treatment of injuries re-
eeived in an accident at the latter
place, this morning.
Stackpole, who was veteran rail-
road man, was struck by a locomo-
tive While engaged in his duties as
station agent. His left leg was nearly
severed and was later amputated. He
also received Il fractured skull which
resulted in his death.
He was prominent in Masonry. \
mother ana sister, living in Winthrop.
and a widow survive. He had also
been stationed at Auburn and Oak
land.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-15
Beaten, Gut and Hacked and
Buried Near Cow Barn.
Mrs. Mary A. Morner and Her
Grown Children Victims.
Italian Farmland Westinghouse
pecied of the Murder.

Albany, y. y, Dec. ll.-Ihdhks 10
two bloodhound which followed Il
trail for six miles, and To clue fur
nished BY chief of Police Lane of
Hudson, the Rensselaer, county au-
thcritles nope to cause the arrest soon
OF Edward Donate, the <o-He"i gu
Italian lafmhahas Nhoh tAeg sus-
peet OF having murdered the Mofiiel
family last ! NesdaA AFTERNOON
Their homestead III the niue vintage y.
De hfeestEliIt. 4 lev mics sast ~
Aipoi.E. IN '2 -. - ~ - 90
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-15

Boston. Dec. IA crowd of more
than 1000 cheering men gave an en-
thusiastic send-off to Col Theodore
Roosevelt at the South Terminal sta
ton, today when the former Presi-
dent left on the 10 o'clock train for
New York, bringing to close Bes-
ton visit of 43 crowded hours. Gel.
Roosevelt Was repeatedly eheered the
cheer leaders calling for the vocal
demonstrations for Roosevelt the
next President as they characterized
the colonel
Although Colonel Roosevelt did not
make any reply to the cheers Of tie
crowd and their calls for a speech, h
smiled beamingly dotted his black
sambrero and waved his hand in
seeming appreciation
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-15

Although appealed TO, Thursday, by
Judge Harvey N. Trimble. commander
in-chief of the Grand Army of the Re
public. and other officers of that organ
lzation to do all in his power 70 provide
Increased pensions for Civil War veter-
ans. President Taft. it is believed, will
not sign any act providing such an in
crease as the Sherwood dollar a-day bill,
which recently passed the House. The
President. it was said, refused to com
nit himself during the call Of the vet
Grams as to how he would act.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-15

Altus. Okla. Dec. 14-Rev Charles NJ
Brewer. former United States army chap
lain, accused of completely in series OF
dynamite explosions at Fort Riley KAN
declares the accusations so far as he is
concerned absolutely absurd.
II shall have no trouble in proving an
albi," said the minister 81 don't know
Private Michael QuiriI and never heard
of him before this matter came up. Nor
do l know Mrs Anna Jordan of Kansas
City / never heard of her before. To
me the accusation came like a thunder
bolt out of a clear sky
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-15
list Bat. p. M, T. O. o. r., Election.

Portland. Me, Dec, 1.-THE ist Bat
TALON. Patriarchs Militant of Maine,
elected officers here, tonight. Those
chosen were: Colonel, Ralph II. Bry
ant Of Riddeford; lieutenant colonel,
Morrill, Il. Crossman, South Portland;
major, Percy C. MeKeen, Biddeford.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-15
THE WEATHER.
RAIN OR SNOW.

Washington, Dee A-Forecast: for
southern Kew England rain or snow,
Friday aud probably Saturday; inereas-
ing east to northeast winds. Northern
New England, Increasing cloudiness, Fri
dav. snow or rain by night and, Satur-
day; moderate variable winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-15
Boston Forscast.

Boston. Dec. H-Forecast: Friday
e,oudy followed by rain; Saturday, prob
ably rain. little change in temperature
Increasing easterly winds,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-15

\ special news despatch from Con-
stantinople to Berlin, reports that the
ex- Sultan Abdul Hamid has been
brought back TO Constantinople from
Saleniki. where he has been confined in
the Villa Allatini since his deposition,
on April %, 1863. He is said to be
extremely ill.,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-15

Louise Ferrer, Vice President of the
Federal Council Thursday. was elected
President of the Swill Confederation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-15

William Jennings Bryan left Colon.
Thursday. ON his homeward journey by
way of Jamaica.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-15
Juror WaIdron Returns Aft
er -Four Days Wanderings.
Pale and EmdCidted, and with
Nerves Much Shattered.
Judge Dismisses Jury in Clarke
Hyde Murder Case.

Kansas city, Mo, Dec 1.-THE sec
ond trial of Or. s. Clarke HYDE, ON a
charge of numbering Col. Thomas H.
Swope, ended in a trial. today.
Harry w. Waldron, the juror who es-
capped from the custody of the deputy
marshal last Monday. and returned
home, today, WAS found insane by
Judge Porterfeld and all of the jury
was discharged, Waldron was not
punished and was permitted TO go
home.
DR.. Hydes third trial was set for
Jan. ,, 1872 1t is generally understood
that the state will ask for contn-
uance of the case at that time There
is little possibility of the case being
reached before the April term of
court.
Dr. Hyde received the dismissal of
the jury, as he has every OTHER fea-
ture of the case, with quizzical
smile.
Kansas City, Mo, Dec. l4.-Harr>
Waldron, the juror, whose disappear
ance, last Saturday night, blocked the
continuance of the second trial of DR..
b. Clarke Hyde, charged with the muir
der of Col. Thomas H. Swope. return
ed to his home, today, pale and ema-
ciated. after fours davs ee wandering
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-15

Charles II. Noble, state bank COM
missioner for Connecticut for the past
II years. died, Thursday, at his home
in New Milford. Ct. aged So years.
Death was due 70 bronchitis. Before
his appointment as commissioner he
was assistant to Andrew Mygatt, M
tianal bank examiner FOL Connecticut
and Rhode Island
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-15

Packed in boxes or % for a Christina
Gift. Largest selling brand of Ice. Cigar
in the world.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-15

Jo.eph Flovitz was found not guilty
and discharged fer lack Of evidence
after a hearing in the Portland mu-
nieipal court. Thursday, on the chan &c
Of setting a fire in the store of the
National Furniture co. on Middle
street, Tuesday night. With intent to
defraud an insurance company.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-15
RELIABILITY

When buying Jewelry the reliability OF
the hrm you're trading with is the first
ry business right here on Lisbon ST
forty-nine years and guarantee every ar
ticle sold in my store to be exactly as
to be as low Cor lower) as any other re-
liable Jewelry house in Mainei
Watches. Diamond Rings, Wedding
Rings, Seal Rings Silverware for the
table, and all sorts of beautiful and Ia.
expensive Gift articles
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1911-06-29
DEAN STERLING ISSUES
PLATFORM FOR SENATE


Nermillion, S. D., June 24.-Tht
formal announcement of Dean Sterling
In entering the contest for senator in
South Dakota, is printed in the Yer
million Republican of this week.
In this document Dean Sterling de-
clares that he pledges of the national
republican platform We're not fulfilled
81 the Pagne-Aldrtch tariff law He
favors the physical valuation of rail
roads for taxation; further legislation
IN restraint of corporate privileges;
iirect election of United States sena-
.ors; the right of the states to regu-
ate their own domestic affairs without
Interference by federal injunction ex-
.ept where it is clearly manifest thai
lights under the constitution are be-
ing i%nfringed. He favors a state and
national income tax, and a guarded
referendum and recall for all except
judicial officers.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1911-06-29
FORGED CHECK CROOK
OFF FOR SIOUX CITY
ryndall Merchants swindled
Out of Several Hundred
Dollars.

Tyndall, S. D., June PA smooth
stranger with a rough appearance sue
ceeded in getting several hundred dol
lars out of Tyndali business men last
Tuesday evening. The fellow had been
working for Chas. Zitka, a prominent
farmer near here. for several months,
and Tuesday afternoon came to town
with Il bunch of checks made payable
to Jos. Miller, and with Mr.. Zitka's
name signed to them. Miller succeed
ed in cashing about $500 worth of the
checks at five business places here and
about 500 worth at Tabor, a town Ia
miles east of Tyndall. That Mr.. Iitka's
name had been forged was not discov-
cred till Thursday when the checks
were taken to h Security bank fol-
deposit. Sheriff Kelley was at once
notified and traced the foreigner as far
as Yankton, where it was found thai
he had taken a train for Sioux City
Wednesday,. A reward has been of
fered for Miller's apprehension and
capture.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1911-06-29
FORMER ioWANS IN DAKOTA
HOLD A ROUSlNG PICNIC

Aberdeen. s. D., June 26.-Residents
OF southern Perkins county who came
to South Dakota from Iowa recently
held an Iowa picnic on the Moreau riv-
er near Bison. Over 600 people were
present. the Iowa people being Joined
by their netghbors. Baseball game,
speechmaking. etc, were features Of
the day. The Iowans present at the
picnic were:
From Taina, Ta.-Mr. and Mrs Fred
Kline, Frank Fiala n family, Mr.. n
Mrs. 7. w. Hill, Donald M%urdough. Fred
McCarn. O.. Schroeder, Tom Munson
and three sons, A. ]. Lever, wife and
daughter. Mr.. and Mrs. James Lever,
George Cook n family, Mrs. H. Mar
tin and son, Frank r. Hill, Rubs Hag-
CART, Mr.. and Mrs. Darr Hill.
From Early. ia.-NTsaitGf Esrhan: and
family, Edward Mennis and sister, o.
NJ. Mennis and family.
From Grand River, Ia.-Erwin Bren-
aflari, wife and sister. Florence, Fred
Haverd n family. Cyrus Cress and
family, Frank Redman.
From Toledo, Ia.-David Abel and
family.
From Victor, Ia.-Jo Leplie, wife and
From Lawler. Ia.-Eugene and Levi
Hand.
From I~ndianola, 1a.-Mrs. Redburg
and daughter.
From Mason city, Ia--Mr. and Mrs.
Frank White.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1911-06-29
STILL WET.

Mitchell, s. D.. June 27.-The county
commissioners Of this county came
within one vote of making all the SAL
looms &c out of business when the ap-
plications of IL men were filed with
he county auditor to nav their bonds
approved. Two of the commissioners
declined to approye5 hi bonds and for
n moment It appeared that the prop-
psition would be lost. On the baIiat
taken. however. three vescSa tor the an.
proval of the bonds. and the dry sea-
son, SO far as saloons We're concerned,
did not take place. Mitchell voted wet
at he spring election by a large ma
5ority, and the commissioners consider
ed they We're doin~ the right thing by
following the Wishes of the voters.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1911-06-29
TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE
FOR LEGITIMATE

Mitchell. S. D.. June 27.-At the
meeting of the Commercial club. tho
following directors We're chosen. w. r,
Ronald, Geo. A. Silsby, r. E. Cone. G.
w. Derr, VIM. Scallin.
The essential feature of the meeting
was the adoption of the Williainsport.
Pa. plan OF financing enterprises by the
formation of a company which will
take sufficient stock to raise a capital
OF $150,000 or more, acceptable by the
banks on which to make a loan to any
legitimate enterprise that wants to
come to the city and Engage In husi-
ness. Under this plan 1t Will be an
easy matter to finance n legitimate
institution seeking TO engage in the
manufacturing business.
directors of the Commercial club
will formulate a plan which will meet
The conditions In this city and the plan
will be put into operation within o
couple of months.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1911-06-29
Ex-MIN!sTER DIES.

Winnipeg, Manitoba, June 26.-
Thomas Mayhe DAILY, police Judge and
former minister Of interior In the Do
minion cabinet at Ottawa, died sudden
~ this morning.
.CHAMBEREAIN-Fir destroyed q
srehal,se Of the .aica GO
& st. Paul railway in this city. the
depot n a number OF cars narrow
~ escaping. Examination of the ware
house ruins disclosed the body of an
unknown man. probably a tramp.
Tranlps are believed to have been the
cause OF the fire.
SIOUX FALLS-Among the latest
prisoners to be lodged I'M the Sioux
Falls penitentiary is a Sioux warrior
named Thomas Stranger Horse, who
will serve q term OF one Wear and nine
months for grand larceny. committed
in Lyman county.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1911-06-29
RATTLESNAkEs CAUSE
PANIC IN THE SCHOOL

Custer, S. D.. June 24.-Pupils
at the Elk Mountain school near
here had a rather exciting OPP
portunity to study the habits of
r~attlesnakes at first hand dur
ing a morning session. A pupil
told Miss Nancy Clerk, the
teacher, that there was q snake
under the floor. The teacher,
doubling, raped the floor and
instantly a large rattler COM
menced to wriggle up through a
hole. The children were whisked
out by the frightened teacher
and a neighbor dispatched the
snake with a club. 1t had eight
rattles and a button.
Scarcely had the children been
seated when another snake made
Its appearance through the same
: hole and the children had diff
f1culty in making their exit.
With the teacher they ran
screaming up a hill, the snake
In pursuit. Help arrived and
the snake veered his course and
: disappeared IN the woods.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1911-06-29
HILL OFFERS MONEY TO
A A NORWEGIAN COLLEGE COLI EGEE

st. Paul, MINI, June 24.-The an
nual convention Of the United Nor
wegian Church of America, which has
been in session mere eight days, closed
tonight. A letter was read from
James j. Hill, IN which he offered to
contribute $4,000 toward an endow-
ment fund for st. Olaf college, pro-
vided 100000 is raised from other
sources. III case $500, 900 for this
cause could be raised from other
sources he would donate $50, 900. The
offer viii remain omen for two years.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1911-06-29
FOUR ATE RAW HAM
AND ALL WILL DIE

Sefdse1 g. 3 o. !aae % -Four mem
bers of the H. o. Millspaugh family
at Westport, s.. D., a country postoffice
in this (Brown) county, are lying at
the point OF death from trichinosis.
The family had purchased a ham at the
only store In Westport, and the day be-
ing hot, 1t was partaken of raw. No
hope is held out for the father, mother,
son and daughter, who are suffering
from the attack.