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The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-01-31
Juror Heyman Ordered Out
When Returns
SAYS ONLY DID HIS DUTY
Mrs. schenk Was Released on Bail
Today and Her Attorneys Ex-
pressed Belief That She viii Never
BE Tried Aeain-IIusband was
Disappointed.

Wheeling, w. Va. Jan. 2S.-The
story OF the fight behind the door OF
the jury room during the ten hours,
actual deliberation over the guilt or
innocence of Mrs Laura Schenk. OF
the charge of attempting TO poison
her millionaire husband, was told by
Isaac Heyman, the one juror who all
day stood out for conviction against
the eleven clamorirg for acquittal.
This is my first jury experience,
and hope TO God it's my last" Hey
man said. He was pale and his eyes
were bloodshot The effect of the
vigil showed, too. in his neryously
working hands. Heyman formerly
Was travelling salesman for the Myers
Provision company.
ut Isn't Fair"
They're saying around town that
I was influenced by money" he said
hoarseiy. THAT isn't fair. II ism I
right. Why. I've lived here 40 years.
Before God, 1t isn't fair.
why. I'm UP against 1t. | went
up to the Myers company a little
while ago, and they ordered me
out--fired me out. Do you under
stand? A little clerk tried to put me
out He swore at me. ! went to see
the boss. Am forbidden TO stay in
here?' | asked him. He said Yes.
See what I'm up against?
And it's irS because couldn't
forget M oath. | would have stayed
in that .ary room until ! rot,cd be-
fore would have voted 10 free that
woman. / couldn't.
First, We voted 10 3 TO free her.
One fellow vas too weakened to
say what he thought.
"The second ballot was . to 3. Il
stood that way all Wednesday night.
Thursday morning the ballot was II
70 /. was the one"
John Schenk, the millionaire hus-
band OF the woman. was disappointed
when he heard that the jury had
failed to convict He also denied
emphatically that there would be
any reconciliation, and announced
his intention Of fighting for the chill
dren.
That Mrs. Schenk will never be
tried again was the opinion express
ed by her attorneys, o'Brlen and
Boyeo. Mrs. Schcnk was released on
Lail iuday.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-01-31
Night Riders Burn Big
Kentucky Tobacco Barn

Lancaster. Ky. Jan. 3o--Night rid
ers are blamed for the flre which de-
stroyed the big tobacco barn In Virgil
Ciastineau. near here. Thursday night.
with $4,000 pounds Of tobacco. II Is
believed to be the starting OF a fresh
series Of night rider outbreaks. /.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-01-31
Shake-Up Is Coming
I'm Customs Service

New York. Jan. sO.--The rank and
Gle n the local customs service IL
much exercised over the report which
has besa circulated here that more
than dozen names have been trans
mliied TO Washington with the reoom-
mcndation that they. be dropped "for
shc good OF the seryIce,"
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-01-31
Carolina Won First
Basketball Game

Chapel Hill. Jan. 3O.--CarolIna
won the first basketball game OF her
iirst season from Virginia Christian
college Friday night. AZ to 2f. Al
the start the game was very close.
Referee. McCorkIe; umpire, Cart.
nell. Timo ofihalyes, 20 minutes.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-01-31
A rig With rIeht Legs.

Lumbcrton. Jan 80 alr. VI. y
Stalyery had on exhibition At his
barber shop here Saturday a curios-
lty In the shape Of pic having eight
legs. This pig was purchased from a
farmer living near town and Is a
perfect specimen with the exception
that be has enough legs for two
pigs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-28
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

The battleshp Delaware. which arrived
from Chilli Wednesday and which has
steamed 10000 miles since leaving Boston
last August, with only minor repairs, left
Boston Thursday noon for Rockland, Me-,
for 4 A-hour full power test over the
government course.
Surrounded by Il score of dogs OF
many breeds which she had found
homeless and had befriended, Mrs. Ella
Burt. aged 5S years, dressmaker, died
Thursday night at her home in New
port. r. l., after an illness of two
weeks Seeming by instinct to realize
the loss of their benefactress the dogs
began to whine almost at the moment
of the death and finally broke into
howl which only ended with the hui
name closing of their lives by the use
of chloroform.
Loaded to capacity with a 5000-barrel
cargo of naval stores. the river steam
er Belle. from Vernon. Fla. to Pensa-
cola. sank in a severe So mile gale
Wednesday. in the Chockaw river and
four lives We're lost. Capt. Fred Burli-
son of Pensacola. Engineer Bell OF
Vernon, Fla. and two children, names
unknown. We're those drowned. Several
members of the crew and two passen-
saers barely escaped drowning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-28

Ruby S. True Of Monmouth were mar
ried at ! p NJ Thursday OF the home
of the brides sister Mrs. +. A. Pres
colt. by Rev. G. +. Whidden. pastor of
the CONGREGATIONAL church. only the
immediate friends of the bridal couple
were present. Among those from out OF
town We're Mrs. John Kennedy Of elm
ton. Mr. and Mrs. Everett Kennedy OF
Lewiston. Mrs. Willard Day and little
son of Winthrop, Mrs. Frank Rutler
Of Ha1loWeLl, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Blaisdell of Gardiner and Mr. and Mrs
Wyer of Waterville, Mr.. and Mrs.
Kenredy left Immediately after the
wedding for a short trip. on their re-
turn they viii reside at 81 Pleasant
street. Auburn. Mrs. Kennedy is the
daughter Cfs O. c. True of Monmouth
and has been one of Monmouth's most
successful teachers. having had charge
OF tie Grammar school at North Mon
mouth for the past two years. Mr.. Ken
nedy IS one Of Auburns business men.
Mr.. and Mrs. John A. Durgan return
ed Thursday from st. Petersburg, Fla,
where they passed the winter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-28
McManigal Has
Confessed in
Dynamite Case,

Los Angeles, Calf. April 21.-The
defence of the alleged dynamite con-
spirators will be conducted heneeforth
on the theory that there is a Harry
Orchard problem" to be dealt with.
This was the statement made tonight
by counsel for John j. Mcnamara, sec
rotary of the International Bridge and
Structural Workers Association, and
his brother, James, who are charged
with completely in the Times explosion.
The two McNamaras are now the
only clients of the attorneys retained
by labor organizations and their legal
fire will be turned on ortie Mechanical
the man arrested as fellow conspira-
tor. Mechanical, about whose alleged
confession much has been said was
examined for three hours today by Dis
trict Attorney Fredericks.
Attorney o. n. Hilton CHIEF counsel
for the Western Federation of Miners
said he was convinced that McMani-
gal made sworn statements today, pur-
porting to fix the guilt of the Times
building explosion and other dynamite
outrages.
Il know that there was TO be a con-
fession." said Hilton, tas soon as
talked with McManigal. He said he
would not engage an attorney until he
had seen Burns, the man who arrested
him.
Then in the presence of competent
witnesses l asked, Mechanical the di.
rect question whether he had evel
made a purported confession or ex,
reetetl to make one. lie answered
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-28

Officer of the day, Capt. Stoddard
Togus will play an Augusta team at $50
today
Daniel II. Weeks left Thursday for his
home in Augusta TO pass a furlough
Thomas Mcguire returned to the
Branch Thursday from an extended fur
Tough passed in Gardiner
owen Farrell is again al the Home, af-
ter enjoying short furlough with friends
in Hartford
Increase of pensions has been received
for John Meehan to $50 and Michael Ford
to SIS per month
Richard C. Lawrence of Chester. N H.,
late Co. II. 18th ~ II. Inf. reported
Thursday for admission to the Branch
and was taken up t. A. p.
Passes We're granted Thursday to Alex
ander b. Dyer to Winthrop and Joseph
Williams to Augusta.
Sumner Crosby of Charlestown. Mass,
late Co. II, 18th Mass. Inf, formerly a
member of this Branch, has been read
mitted.
Alvin King, late Co. B, 9th Mass. Inf,
has been granted an honorable discharge
from the Home.
The funerals of the late John North
and the late Orlando s Trussell will be
held from the Home chapel at p NJ
Friday, Rev. II. S. Burrage officiating
Capt. Page will command the escort.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-28
PAPER AND LABOR.
Discussed at Session Of
the Newspaper Assn.
Resolution Uph0Ids Reciprocity
as Relief TO Publishers.
union Officials Address Convention
Reports Of Committees.

New York, April 27.-PaFer and
labor. the two chief items OF expense
| to a newspaper. were the topics under
discussion today at the second days
session of tie American Newspaper
Publishers Associations annual meet
| ing here. All morning the print paper
question was up for consideration.
John Norris, chairman of the commit
tee on paper submitted the annual re-
port Of the committee. summarizing
| its work. outlining the present situa-
ton ana predicting results within
short time from the associations eff
forts. begun in 1907. TO secure print
lpaper free from import duty.
The report commended the pending
reciprocity agreement with Canada, as
measure of relief to newspaper pub
fishers and in line with this sentiment
the association passed a resolution
asking passage BY the Senate Of the
bill to carry out the agreement recent
ly passed by the House of Representa-
tives.
The committee on print paper
Messrs. Norris Don G. Seitz and Her
man Ridder-was continued with au-
thority TO pursue its work.
favoring the abolition of import duties
upon print paper when made from free
wood. wheresoever cut
|. Labor matters We're taken up at the
afternoon session. particularly as to the
arbitration agreement with the various
unions in the printing trades which expire
next year.
After the standing committee on labor
l.. 90
of the unions were presented to the con-
vention and made addresses. They were
James NJ Lynch, president of the Inter
national Typographical Union James J.
Free president of the National Electro
typers' Union, and Matthew VOL, presi
dent of the National Photo Engrayers'
Union.
President Lynch commented on the ef-
fieiency" speech delivered yesterday by
President Herman Ridder of the A. n. p.
a. The union. he said, had shown its de-
sire to do its share in this matter of eff
cheney by establishing a school of instruc-
ton. whereas the publishers had done
nothing.
President Lynch voiced hearty approval
of the arbitration policy as did President
f'reel. who hoped for continuation of
the existing cordial relations. President
VOL said he was satisfied with the work
ing of the policy of arbitration but con-
sdered the present contracts deficient in
some respects.
The committee appointed to draft new
agreements was given fun power 10 con-
clude negotiations according to its judg-
ment. The committee comprises: Victor
f. Lawson. Herman Ridder Charles w.
Knapp. Don c. Setiz. S. 5. Carvalho
Charles II. Taylor. Jr.. Bruce Haldeman,
George &. fIeit. G. j. Palmer and the
chairman of the special standing commit
tee on labor. II. y. kellogg of Chicago
The association viii hold its concluding
sessions and elect officers tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-28

ment as to his arrest to The Associat-
ed Press today. The statement follows:
TO tic Brotherhood of organized La
Dor in California and the United
States
I'm this second attempt To crush and
discredit the cause we represent, |
realize fully the desperation ii the al
emies of labor arrayed against us, but
/ am al good heart, FOR it viii Idil.
"'rhat am innocent Of amy infrae-
tion of the law i'll word or act. needs
TO emphasis from me, FOR the truth Ia
mighty and win prevail right speedily,
and for it | shalt contentedlY wait.
Il send to all brothers and friends
OF union labor the world over. my
earnest and affectlonate greetings. with
the assurance that there is no villainy
or conspiracy possible OF Which we are
afraid
~ am also confident that it is not
asking too much Of the public to sus-
pend Judgment in these matters until
opportunity for a fal and fair defence
has been afforded
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-28

that he had not and would not. TWen-
~ minutes later ne was in the district
attorneys office / made it a point
TO see Mechanical first. Now if an al
legged confession is presented in court,
We will be in position to present To
the jury denial"
When asked whether Mechanical had
exacted freedom as the price of turning
states evidence District Attorney Fred
ericks replied in the negative.
According to Mr.. Fredericks, Mrs. In
gersol, a san Francisco boarding house
keeper completed her identification today
of James Mcnamara as J. 3. Bryce. and
signed an affidavit to that effect. John
B. Mcnamara sent a dispatch late today
to his mother, Mrs. NJ. 7. Mcnamara of
Cumminsvlle. Ohio. 1t read.
1--WE are absolutely innocent. Conf
dent acquittal Receiving every atten-
ton"
More light was thrown on McManigaPs
alleged confession of The dynamitlng of
the Llewellyn Iron Works in this city by
Robert Brain. under sheriff of this coun-
ty. who had charge of MECHANICAL In the
trans-continental trip just ended.
BRAIN SdtN 1t' piiSo'tNi Noi'ti''s'i ~
confessed to him while on the train Ac-
cording to Brain. McManigal brought up
the subject the second day out of Chica-
90 by asking what punishment would
be given him if he were to turn states
evidence.
Il am not in a position TO tell YOU, .
was Brains reply Are you going &c
do it,"
yes" answered McManigal. I'm going
to tell
You know what you are charged
with?" inquired Brain.
Yes. | am charged with dynamitine
the plant of the Llewellyn Iron Works =
Ibid YOU do it,
sure l did.
"What did you get for ito"
"Tlyo hundred dollars" responded
NaManigal. THAT is the price for al
such jobs.
no YOU know Bryce" was Brain.
next question.
Yes" Then McManigal said hC
would stop talking, but added:
| when I get out there. I'll tell al
about it."
John J. Mcnamara. secretary anC
| treasurer Of the International Bridg,
| and structural Iron Workers Associa
| tion. gave his first authorized state
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-28

priest. Three years Ia ter he Joined the
faculty of the Episcopal Theological
school where he remain ed until his re-
tirement because of declining years.
He was recognized oy many scholars
as one of the leading authorities on
old testament literature apd interpre-
tation
Prof. Steenstra married Mss S. b.
Learned of st. Louis in 1858. a son
IS Rev. Frederick H. Steenstra, .-ectof
of Emanuel Episcopal church, Man, Tile,
r. l.. for several years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-28

Cambridge. Mass, April 27.-Rev. DIR.
Peter Henry Steenstra, who died at
his country home in Robbinston. Me,
last night. was widely known as a
theo!osian and writer on theologi IN
subjects. For 40 years. from 1867 to 1907,
he was professor of Old Testament lit
erature and Interpretation at the Epis :
copal Theological schol here and was
closely associated during that time
with prominent men of the Harvard
faculty His book 1.-THE Being of God
as Unity and Trinity issued in 1891
was widely quoted and discussed by
European and American theological
scholars.
Rev. DR.. S'teenstra was born in Hol
land, Jan. "a. 1888. When still boy
he came to the United States with his
parents, settling in st. Louis.
He was graduated from Shurtleff
College, H., in 1858, the institution
later comforting upon him the honor
airy degree of doctor of divinity. In
early life he was minister of the
Baptist church, but in 1864 he entered
the Episcopal church and was ordained
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-28

Three small boys. all under L years
Of age. anxious to be the first fish
ermen of the season, instead of re-
turning 10 their homes after the noon
school hour Wednesday, concluding to
try fishermans luck. they made for
Cobbosseecontee As soon as their
anxious parents missed the trGants,
search was begun and with the aid
of the telephone the lads We're located
near the Outlet at a late hour in the
evening. They We're brought home.
What they lacked catching at the
lake, they caught when they reached
home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-28
ARRESTS POSTPONED.
Lieut.. Gov. AsIesby of Illinois Signs
Warrants in Contempt Gases.

Springfield, Ill, April 27.-Lieut. Gov.
John c. Oglesby today signed the war
rants for the arrest of Edward Tilden,
Edward c. Cummings and George Nj.
Benedict ordered Yesterday by the
Senate. Deputy Sergeant Arms Hat
field at once proceeded for Chicago
The warrants were not signed last
night by Lieut. Governor Oglesby as
Attorney John J. Healy of the COM
mittee desired TO hold conference re-
garding the legal form of the papers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-28

A meeting Of the official board of the
Highland Avenue Methodist church
was held Thursday evening and the
principal tonic discussed was the fail
ure of the bishop Mt the recent confer
ence to appoint a pastor for the local
church. While no report was given Of
the meeting il Is understood that there
are still hopes of obtaining the trans
fer of Rev. Robert NJ. Pierce to this
church. Rev. G. d. Holmes of Lewis
ton. the presiding elder OF the district
was in, attendance. at the meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-28

Gardiner High will have another
home game here Saturday afternoon
with Fairfield High and this will be
the last home game until the first
game with Cony, which will be play
ed here Wednesday. May "A. Con-
siderable improvement must be made
in the team. especially in the batting
/ department. if they expect to win
Agames The new men are especially
weak in hitting and none too good in
fielding ard they will soon have to
get busy to hold their places and learn
To move around faster. They have
five games scheduled before the game
with Cony. and while that game is the
one the local supporters would rather
nave them win than most any other
it would make the average better II
they would get busy and haul down
game or two before that time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-28

1t is reported that petition is be-
ing circulated among the residents
along the Electric Road line between
Gardiner and Spears Corner to have
the evening schedule changed back to
every hour or at least change the time
of the hast car leaving Gardiner from
$50 to 1870 o'clock. 1t is also under
stood that a plan has been discussed
by the residents to have a car make
regular trips between Spears Corner
and Gardiner or Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-28

Chicago. April 27.--The arrest of Ed
ward ridden, president of the National
Packing Co. Cashier George NJ. Bene-
dict of the Drovers Deposit National
Bank and President William c. cum
mings of the Drovers Trust and Saw
iiigs Bank, ON charges of contempt of
the Illinois Senate. will not take place
until tomorrow. il was announced to-
day by their attorneys.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-28

All members Of Gardiner Com
mandery, U. o. G. c., are requested
TO meet at go sharp Friday evening,
as there is large class to be Initiated
and plans are 20 be made for the
CELEB alton of the 100 members added
to this order since it WAS instituted,
n little over three months age. A Rub
her social will fellow the meeting
Refreshments.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-28
NATIONAL HOME.
Henry HinckLeY.

The death of Henry Hinckley oc-
CURED in the hospital here Thursday.
after long illness with carcinoma OF
neck. Mr.. Hinckley was born in Old
Town, Me. March II. 1897, and was a
mmherman by occupation. He was at
work in the West when the war broke
out ami enlisted in Co. III, 37th III. Inf.
at Rock island, H.. and was mustered
out for disability Sept. 4. 1862. with
rank of first sergeant. He was admit
ted to the Home from Bangor, April l6,
1910.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-28

The Installation department of the
New England Telephone Company in
this city has moved from its office at
l45 Water Street to the Office now oc-
cupied by the exchange in the Daven-
port block. the change being mad.
necessary by the recent purchase of
the property at i4S Water street BY.
the Gardiner Coal & Supply Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-28
PETER HENRY sTEENSTRA.
Well Known Theolosian and Writer
Passes Away at Robbiaston.

Calais. Me. April 27.-P.of. Peter
Henry Steenstra. formerly OF Boston,
died suddenly at Robhinston last
night lie was IS years of age
Definite arrangements for the funeral
had not been made at noon today.
Prof Steenstra will be buried at Rob-
bnston, probably on Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-28

\ largely attended and pleasant So
Sial affair was held Thursday evening
ID Foresters' hall. The entertainment
consisted of selections by the Boys
Orchestra and games and marches Re-
freshments were served and everyone
reported fine time
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-28

The port of Gardiner seems to be
fairly busy one just now. A barge and
a schooner are discharging coal and
with the Boston boat and the City of
Augusta plying back and forth bust
ness seems to be good
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-28

indianapolis. Ind. April title Al
legged dynamite conspiracy in this
city was discussed at closed meeting
OF Laniers, manufacturers and bust
ness men at the Board OF Trade today
and an investigation committee was
appointed. \ pubic statement was
made afterward that an independent
inauir,, would be started as to respon-
siaility for destructive explosions in
this city ard for the depositing q 100
pounds Of dynamite in the building in
which the office of the international
Association of Bridge and Structural
Iron Workers was
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-28

a crew was at work Thursday clean
ing up some of tie mud on Water
sueet. The street has not yet re-
ceived its spring flooding and until
that is done there will be more or less
mud on the pavement.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-28
NOTICE.

The annual meeting of the Cascade
Savings Bank Corporation of Oakland.
Maine, will be held at their bankine.
rooms on Monday. May LIST. 1911 at 2
o clock Z. NJ. for the election of Trustees.
and the transaction of any other legal
business.
M. A. HARRIS. Treasurer.
Oakland. Maine, April 5. 1911.
apr7-la-2i&es
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-28

A full rehearsal of St Matthews
Choir viii be held this Friday eve
mig ut The home of Mr.. and Mrs. c.
+. Fuller. 81 Second street. Some
important business is to De considered;
very necessary for = full attendance
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-28
Correction.

1t was not the ladies of the Senior
class alone that rendered the recey-
ton To the male members of the High
school "Wednesday night bat by the
young ladies of all the classes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-28

\ fair sized passenger list came
down on the boat from Boston Thurs
day, but the number going up to the
city Mas not as large as for the first
trip, The freight business is Already
quite feavy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-28

Fred Tuition. who is temporarily 1T
work in the granite quarries in North
Jay, is at home with his family in
this cits for a few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-28

Tho many friends in tins city Of
Ralph l.. Hunt viii he glad to learn
that ID has Just been rc-elccted pria-
cipal Of the Dawson County Free High
school ir Glendive Mon. 1T "A salary
OF $500 per year.