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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-15

l fully realize how difficult 1t Is TO get
people to do anything along this line
Although this society has been putting
in hard work for many years, you can
go almost anywhere in this State, to-
day, and see old neglected orchards.
which, If the ground was properly fer
tilted, the dead limbs pruned. the
cavities cared for and proper spraying
done, could be made to yield many
more times in quantity and manifold
in quality. Even the best orchards are
greatly neglected.
1t is far different in the West, es-
pecialiy along the Pacific coast. There
they take the very lest care of their
fruit trees. keep them under the high
est cultivation and D. AXE the yield the
maximum in quality and quantity. In
this respect, they are far in advance
of us. There is only one thing to do
and that is just what this society is
doing; try out different experiments
and then 60 out amongst the citizens,
make your exhibits, which you have
obtained under scientific work, build
up a permanent school of instruction
and bring home - the individuals by
actual practical tests how necessary II
is for them to do these things inaorder
/ to obtain the best results. We cannot
stand still. We must either progress
or 20 backwards. Let US learn all we
can from the lives of the fathers for
| tGontiau.su on Page Seven.s
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-15

1T is as fine a lot of fruit as | ever
saw in my life; No. quality. every
bit of it, said John &. Cashier, the
Hood River, oregon, expert, as he
stood in City hall, looking down upon
the splendid box, barrel and plate ex-
hibits. and everybody, who came to the
hall, TUESDAY evening, to examine the
fruit and attend the opening session
of the annual meeting of the Maine
state Pathological Society quite
agreed with the Western man. The
visitors were welcomed TO the city by
city Treasurer Niles L. Perkins, rep
resenting Mayor Moves, and Alderman
Eugene c, CARL, president of the Au-
gusta Board of Trade, while the re-
Spouse in behalf of the Pathological
Society was made by its president, Or.
George NJ. TWitchell of Auburn. The
leading address of the evening was by
Hon, George T. Powell of Client, n.
Y, an authority on pomology Of inter
national reputation. Governor PIais-
ted, who was to have welcomed the
4isitors in behalf OF the state OF
Maine was unable To be present on
account of sudden attack of bron-
elial trouble. which made it uuwiac
for him 10 nc present. Between 5D9
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-15
Springfield, Mass, Teacher, on
The Night Of March 81.
Goes 10 Pieces When District
Attorney Describes Shooting.
Story Of the Tragedy Related on
The Witness Stand.

Springfield, Mass. Nov. l4.-Bertram
u. Spencer, the MAN. who according to
the police, has confessed that he ter
forized residents Of Western Massa-
chusetts for two years by daring rob-
berries, appeared completely unneryed
at today's session Of his trial on the
charge Of numbering Miss Martha Il
blackstone. While District Attorney
&. T. Callahan was describing the
shooting of the school teacher on the
night of March 81. 1910. at the home
of Mrs. Sarah j. Dow, the accused
man broke down and wept, and ex-
claimed No. On. NY, Cod no." and
No, | never said that" Spectators
H. the court noticed that it seemed
Impossible for Spencer to keep still.
His legs trembled continuously and he
covered his eyes with his hands But
when Adjournment was taken at dusk.
Spencer walked from the prisoners
cage without assistance and appeared
10 be III a more tranquil frame of
mind.
What WAS apparently the first step
on the part of she defence to prove
that Spencer was insane at the time
of the tragedy was taken late in the
afternoon when Mrs. Sarah j. Dow
Continued on Page ScVen.)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-15
POSTPONED.
-
Lynn Lockout Investigation
Will Open, Thursday.
Master Workman Walsh Mol
Able, Monday, to Be Present,
Because OF Having Testify in the
Boston Court.

Lynn, Mass. Nov. 14.-The inability
of Stephen NJ. Walsh, master work
man of the Knights or Labor Cutters
Assembly, to appear because of a
court summons caused postponement
of the State Board Of Affiliations in
vestigation into tne recent lockout Of
shoe cutters in this city, which was
scheduled for today Late today, the
Board notified Mr.. Walsh and James
w. Hitchings. the manufacturers rep
resentative, that I've case would be
opened, on ThursdaT morRing, and re-
questing their presence. The board is
to decide on the matter of an eight
hour work day. which is sought by the
cutters and opposed by the manufac-
turers.
Master Workman Walsh testified,
today, in the equity session of the su-
perior court at Boston in the case of
Alfred S. Eliot, a Boot and Shoe
Workers Union cutter. the rival or
ganization to the Knights of Labor,
who sought an injunction against A. F.
Smith and Co, shoe manufacturers and
the knights of Labor Cutters Assem-
bly, TO restrain then from preventing
him from securing employment.
After Mayor Connery had arranged
terms upon which the lockout cutters
We're allowed to resume work 1t was
found that Eliot had secured employ
ment at the Smith factory, One by
one the knights of Labor cutters left
their benches in the Smith factory and
as result it was necessary. a few
DAYS ago to close down the emitting
room.
After short hearing, today, Judge
Jenney, before whom the case was
called. referred it TO Theodore H. Tin
dell as master.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-15
MOVING SLOWLY.
New York Will Need Week
To Remove Garbage.
$4,000 Men Working Hard to
Clean City's Streets.
Strike Thus Far Has Cost the City
$4,000.

New York, Nov. HIT will be fun
week, according to an official estimate,
before New York wholly ribs Itself of
the garbage which has been an eye
sore and health menace in its streets
for six days. Street Commissioner Ed
wards said, tonight. that he had over
$4,000 men at work, today, or more
than the number of strikers but not
withstanding this it would take until
next week. Wednesday. to get all the
streets cleared. The strike so far has
cost the city 1886, 700 and some 1000
men their positions.
w. II, Ashton, general organizer of
the teamsters and in charge of the
strike. asked the assistance of the al
dermen, today, and urged that they
go over the mayors head with an or
der abolishing night work. This they
refused to attempt to do. but appoint
ed a committee to call on the mayor
with request to take the strikers
back. Mayor Gaynor remained firm in
his stand not to do this.
The strikers places have been more
than filled. he said, with men on the
civil service lists and the latter could
not be discharged without warrant.
The strikers on the other hand were
accused of dsobedience and would
have to stand trial. Commissioner Ed
wards sent out letters, tonight, order
ing their appearance. Monday, for
such trial under the civil service
rules.
No violence to speak Of interrupted
the work Of the strike breakers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-15
CHINA.
.YuanShi Kai Desires
Fixed Term of Office
II He Decides TO Accept
The Premiership at All.
Majority Of Assembly Reported
As in Favor Of a Republic.
Financial Stress Is Severely
Fell by The Administration.
Imperialisis Are Reported to Be De.
seriing Steadily.

Pekin, Nov. l1I.-Whle the Imperial
government is endeavoring to force
the premiership on Yuan Shi kia.
China's strong man" in his various
conferences. today, with the Prince
Regent, the acting premier, Prince
Ching. and other members of the
nominal cabinet took occasion 10 point
out the insecurity of that Office, the
retention of which depended upon the
caprice of the National Assembly.
Yuan Shi Kai, if he accepts the
premiership at all, desires fixed term
of office and he 50 stated to the re-
gent. But he must obtain this through
the National Assembly. as an cdict
would be likely to arouse suspicion.
1t is not considered probable that
Yuan Shi Kai will undertake the gil
gantie task set for him, unless he con-
siders the chances favorable to carry
ing it to a successful issue. There is
still another possibility-Hc may be
considering the alternative of a repub-
lie and may himself recommend the
abdication of the Emperor
lie reports that the rebel leader.
Gen. Ii Yuen Heng. said he would
obey his orders if Yuan would con-
sent u become President but would
not recognize him as a Manchu PREM
Continued on Page Tweive.)
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The City's Welcome.

City Treasurer Perkins, in weleom-
ing the visitors, spoke in part, as fol-
lows: / deem it q great honor and spe-
eial privilege, tonight, to be granted
the opportunity to welcome, in behalf
of cur mayor, the Maine State Pomo-
logfcal Society to the Capital City.
Knowing what you stand for and real
ling what you have accomplished, |
wish to extend hearty greeting and
cordial welcome on the part Of every
citizen within our borders.
It has always been the custom of
Augusta to throw open its gates ana
give enthusiastic support and Coop
Grafton to every ard any society or
body, that comes into our midst with
the object of advancing and developing
the industries of Maine. You have
gathered here, tonight for that very
purpose: to discuss different expert
ments, which have been tried since
your last meeting; to initiate new
ones and thereby develop and make
more productive the fruit growing in
dustry, which is one of incalculable
value and preaching importance to
the welfare and prosperity of our State.
Anyone who knows anything about
the teaching of this industry knows
the obstacles this society has had to
surmount. For the last three years |
have been in the forestry business in
this city. | have travelled over and
done work in the greater part of
Southern Maine. I have spent hours
and hours, trying to get people to
spray their trees. to do pruning and
take proper care Of their orchards and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-15
Beattie to Know
His Fate, Today

Richmond, Va, Nov. i4-After a
brief conference, today with counsel
for Henry Clay Beattie, Jr., who is
under sentence of death for wife muir
der. Coy. Mann announced that his de-
cision in the matter would be made
public, early tomorrow. While the
governor declined, tonight to indicate
what action he would take, a careful
review of today's events indicated
there would be no Communication of
sentence and very slight chance of a
respite. Beattie is sentenced to die il
the electric chair, Nov. "a.
What purported to be an affidavit
signed by Paul -. Beattie, cousin
Of the murderer, and the witness on
whose evidence the jury largely based
its verdict of guilty, figured in the eff
fort to save the prisoner, today AL
though this affidavit, sworn to before
Walter G. Balderston, 81 notary public
of Washington, d. c. Oct a. was
shown to Gov. Mann. 1t was not filed
with him and apparently had little eff
feet on the future course of the exeeu-
tive.
In this affidavit, which Paul Beattie
repudiates, he is alleged to nave sald
that Henry Beattie made no oontes-
sion 20 him subsequent to the murder
When newspaper reference was made
Saturday last. 10 the existanee OF an
alleged affidavit, Paul Beattie went to
police Headquarters and made sworn
affidavit that he signed no papers while
IN Washington.
Tie fact that Gov. Mann dld not ASK
that these papers he left with him was
accepted as meaning that he had al
ready made up his mind.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-15
Cost International
Harvester $50, 900.

Jefferson City, Mo. Nov. 1.-THE
International Harvester Co. OF Ameri-
ca was ousted from Missouri and fined
$4,000 by the superior court. today.
The courts decision sustained the
findings of Special Commissioner Theo-
dore Brace. who reported to the court
that the company violated the common
and antitrust laws of Missouri.
The court ruled that the fine must
be paid on or before Jan. l, 1872. and
that If the International Harvester
Co, proves to the court by March I.
1912, that it has ceased all connection
with the international Harvester Co.
of New Jersey, which the court held
to be unlawful, that the custer of the
international Harvester Co. of Amer
lea will be suspended.
The Harvester Co. must file proofs
of its willingness to comply with the
judgment of the court. The proofs
must be approved by the attorney gen
eral. ~ ea
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-15
Auto Crashes Into Market
Wagon at Belmont, Mass.
Three Persons injured, One Of
Them Perhaps Fatally.
Driver Of Wagon Thrown Into Field,
But Not Injured.

Belmont, Mass, Nog. 1.-Two per-
sons were dangerously hurt and one
other was probably fatally hurt, here,
today when Il touring car containing
six persons crashed into the rear OF
"a market gardeners wagon, driven by
Albert w. Locke of this town. The ac-
cident happened on Mount Auburn
street, Belmont, shortly before 3
O'Clock. this morning. The injured oc-
cupants of the automobile We're taken
to the Cambridge hospital They are:
Florence Crawford, address not
known. probably fatally hurt.
Harry Asher, 80 Mclean street, Bos-
ton.
Albert A. Ashley. Castle Square ho-
tel, Boston. f<
Ali CT the victims have fractured
skulls.
When the automobile struck the wa
gon, Locke was thrown into an adj
joining field but escaped without in
jury. His wagon was demolished, his
horse was killed and his load of veg
etables scattered over the street.
The automobile was overturned by
the force of the crash but two of its
occupants. man and woman, whose
names have not been learned were
driven away in taxieab that arrived
on the scene a short time after the
collision
Both vehicles We're proceeding to-
ward Boston when the collision oc.
cured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-15
Amateur Burglars
At Mechanic Falls.

Mechanic Falls, Me-, Nov 14-Great
excitement was caused. early today,
by report that an attempt was be-
ing made to rob the Mechanic Falls
branch OF the Lewiston Trust and
Safe Deposit Co. When the matter
was sifted by the officials it was found
that two men, evidently amateurs, had
gained entrance to the office in when
the bank is located, but had been
frightened away by Clarence Hutch-
ms, the local manager, who discovered
their presence and gave the alarm
Nothing was left behind to indicate
that they intended to attempt forcing
an entrance to the vault.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-15
A Burglar Caught
In Newport Village.

Newport, Me, Nov. 14-Amateurs
broke into five places here, tonight,
but secured very little booty. one who
gives his name as Andrew Henderson,
was caught and two others. whom he
says are Henry Jones and Harry Will
liams, escaped
The trio managed 10 engage the at
tention Of the night watchman for a
time while some of the breaks We're
made The officers suspicious We're
aroused, however and he went on Il
hunt for burglars.
The strangers were finally cornered
in the post office and Henderson
caught in the basement. while the 9TH
ers managed to get away in the dark
ness.
Two revolvers and some chisels We're
taken from the hardware store of judi
kins q Gilman and a little loose
change from the post office. The wool
pull shop, WOODEN mill, harness shop
of +. w. Lawren were the other places
entered. 1t is believed the men are
from Wateryille.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-15
More Evidence of
External Explosion.

Havana, Nov 14.-Exploration of the
bottom of the Maine, today, about 10
feet aft of the bow. revealed a plate,
identified as forming a portion of the
outer skin of the ship on the port SIDE
near the keel and under the magazines
as having been blown inward, the upper
part being folded inward. This appaf-
emily could have resulted only from eA-
ternal pressure
The engineer in charge and the other
officers are maintaining reticenee, but
the discovery is strongly confirmatory of
the theory of an external explosion.
one body was recovered today, from
| the boiler room. 1t was that of an I'M
usually tall man.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-15
Fear OF Black Hand
Results in Suicide.

Portland Me-. Nov li-Eyidently un-
der the delusion that Black Hand per-
petrators were pursuing him, and in his
apparently unbalanced state DESTROYS of
ending his mental misery, john Foley.
aged 49, threw himself beneath freight
train at Deering Junction. today, and
was killed. During the past two days
Foley had been walking about the streets
and was said 70 be looking for employ
ment. a policeman heard him mutter:
"Fhe Black Hand are after me-" lie is
supposed to belong here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-15
A Fire Scare
AT Aliens Mill.

Pennington, Me. Nov. 1.-THE lit
tie vflage OF Aliens Mills. fye miles
north of Pennington, had Il fire scare,
today, when a saw mill and three
storehouses owned and operated by
Arthur RaeKlcm were burned. with a
loss of $4,000 The sclioolhouse caught
fire several times, but was saved
Other buildings were endangered. The
FIRE was supposed to have originated
from a hot box on the engine. The
loss was covered by insurance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-15
Cutter Woodbury.
Searches for Wreck.

Portland, Me-, Nov. 1.-THE revenue
cutter Woodbury. will sail. "Wednesday
morning. in search of submerged
wreck which was sighted, last Thurs-
day morning, 10 miles southeast OF pa
ker's island The derelict was reportee
by Capt. Thomas Layine of the British
schooner Lovella to the deputy collector
at Southwest Harbor. who notitlea thS
collector at Ellsworth. by whom the il-
formation was transmitted to the hght-
house bureau here. The stub OF a mast
was projecting u feet above the surface
of the water and another spar was lying
alongside The hull was SO much sub
merged that 1t could hardly be seen.
There was nothing to indicate the name
oe the lost vessel
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-15
Buried Alive
Other Escapes,

Bangor. Me- Nov 14.-John w.
Bowles, 40 years old a laborer, who
lived on Harvard street, this city,
was buried alive by the sudden caving
in of sand bank near Leary's switch,
early today. Daniel Crowley, driver
Of the team which was being loaded,
was engulfed to the waist, when he
seized the rear of the cart and was
dragged to safety by the horses.
BoWles was dead when his body was
recovered. a widow and six children
survive.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-15
A Prompt Beginning.

The convention opened promptly at
s p. NJ, with prayer by Rev. L. w.
Coons. pastor of the Uniyersalist
church. Selections from Dennis Or
ehestra added TO the enjoyment of the
literary program. The platform was q
veritabie bower of beauty from be-
hind which only the heads and busts
Of the speakers were visible. In front
of the stage upon an inclined plane
we're ARRANGED 1876 boxes of fancy
packed Maine fruit, embracing all OF
the standard varieties. The special
silver cups, which will be awarded
for certain exhibits, six in number
were displayed upon the right of the
platform. while on the left was tbs
handsome floral exhibit from the
greenhouses of Robert Hallowel
Gardiner of Gardiner
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-15
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

The strong majority which the Repub-
licans will have in the Rhode Island
Legislature next year was increased by
one, Tuesday, when the State Returning
Board, which is counting the ballots cast
in the recent election, found an error in
the returns from the second representa-
tive district in Burrillville The war
dens' returns show a plurality of two
for Adolf Plouffe, DEM, over Alfred II.
Lees Rep The Returning Board gives
Lees plurality of 10 votes. This makes
the complexion of the House stand z
Republicans and q Democrats.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-15
Conditions and General Forecast.

Washington. Nov. IA disturbance
that has moved from the middle PLAINS
to Lake Superior has been attended by
local SHOWS In the upper Mississippi and
Ohio valleys and the Lake region and in
the Middle Atlantic states The tempera-
ture has undergone considerable
change TO warmer throughout the East
The disturbance that is now over the
lakes will advance east and be attended
by rain or snow in the North Atlantic
states, followed by fair weather, Thurs
day, The temperature will fall, " ednes-
day, in the Middle Atlantic and North
Atlantic states
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-15

Franklin II. Skifings presided Mon
day evening, at caucus of the Pro-
hpition party, at Portland, called to
nominate ticket for the coming mu-
nielpal election. Nominations We're
made FOR ward officers in the greater
part OF the wards and Chester /. Orr.
weil-known as an evangelist and tenn
perance advocate, was nominated for
mayor. strong attempt will be made
to get out as large a vote as possible.
A protest was made against the null
Hftcatlon OF any law, and especially
of the prolibitory law, the caucus
agreeing with the recent protest made
by the committee of 100 of the Men
and Religion Movement.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-15
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES

The annual meeting Of the Lake Au-
burn Motor Boat Club was held in the
Auburn Board of Trade rooms. Mon
day evening The following officers
were elected Commodore, A. NJ Pitch
or, vice commodore. Harry Haskell;
treasurer. Harry Taylor; secretary C..
f kimball: trustees. Rufus \. Lord,
Harry Taylor and Charles =. Cham
berl.tin. The reports Of Tho officers
showed The club II IL in u sound con-
dition
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-15

More than 5000 samples of imported
food and drugs analysed at entry ports
during the past year were found to be
riShra nded or adulterated This was
almost one third of the number exam
ined. Similar results attended the
work of the inspection force of the
bureau of chemistry in it's examination
of interstate foods and drugs, among
$4,000 SAMPLES 3113 having been found
to be misbranded or adulterated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-15
THE WEATHER.
RAIN Or SNOW.

Washington. Nov 14-Forecast for
northern New England: Snow, Wednes-
day; Thursday. fair somewhat colder
brisk south winds, probably shifting to
west. Wednesday night; southern New
England, rain or snow, Wednesday
Thursday, fair and colder; brisk south
shifting to west winds
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-15

London, Nov. 1i.-ln the House of
Commons. today, John Dillon called
the attention of the foreign secre-
tary, Sir Edward Grey, TO published
statements by w. Morgan Sinister the
American treasurer general of Persia,
charging that Great Britain and Rus
STA were obstructing his work and in
terfering with the independence of
Persia. The secretary promised that
he would deal with the matter in a
statement to the House as soon as
opportunity offered. Meantime he said
Sinister has been Informed of his sug-
gested employment of Britishers i'll
North Persia was bound to antagonize
Russia because il would create the
impression that Russian influence was
being displaced by British and that it
was to the interest OF Persia that
neither BritisherS nor Russians be APP
pointed to administrative posts ON the
Persian frontiers 81 India and Russia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-15
Boston Forecast.

Boston, NOV 4.-Forecast: Wednesday.
unsettled, probably with occasional rain
or snow; somewhat warmer; Thursday,
generally fair, with falling temperature;
southwest to west winds
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-15

Washington, Nov. 1.-THE crisis in
Persia involves the peace of all coun-
tries in which Mohammedans have
found a footing and not alone the flu
ture of w. Morgan Shuster or the
American financial structure which he
has endeavored to raise in the Eastern