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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-24
EIectrics Crash
Twenty Girls Hurt.

Stoneham. Mass, June 23.-More
than a score of young women were
more or less seriously injured tonight
when a special electric car on the Bos-
ton & Northern Street Railway Co. in
which they were riding, was run into
by another car. The special. which is
employed each evening to take en-
ployes of a Wakefield factory to their
homes in Stoneham and Woburn, had
stopped near the corner of Main and
Underwood streets Farm Hill. to al
low a passenger to alight, when the
regular Wakefield Stoneham car, which
was following. crashed into it.
The crash threw the so or more
'young women in the special into a
panic. Some jumped out of the win
dows, while others rushed Off the
doors. In the excitement several of
the girls tainted while others, cut by
flying glass and splinters. bled pro-
fusely.
Residents of the neighborhood as
sisted the injured and fainting girls in
to their homes and hurry calls were
sent for physicians. After the VIC
tins had been attended to they were
lsent to their homes.
' Both of the cars were badly dam
aged.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-24
Working Slowly
On Maine Wreck

Havana, June 23.-There were no de-
velopments Of interest today in connec-
ton with the raising of the battleship
Maine The engineers have decided to
hold the water within the coffer-dam
at the present level of Il feet and to
devote the next 10 days or two weeks
to an examination of the coffer-dam
stopping small leaks and filling the
structure. wherever necessary with
crushed stone.
The work of cleaning and exploring
the sections of the Maine above water
continues and results hourly in the
discovery of small articles of no par
ticular significance. The only interest
ing find today was a sixpounder quick
firing gun, which was discovered
among the debris on the spar deck.
Originally this gun was mounted on
the port side of the engine room SUI
perstructure.
General Bixby continues to express
confidence in the stability of the dam,
but SAYS it is necessary to give time
to the numerous circular units of the
structure to adapt themselves to the
pressure of the water outside.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-24

dairy had again been passed the places
of lord mayor and the sheriffs should
have been Immediately before the roy
al coach.
Owing to some misunderstanding,
however, the citys representatives.
failed to take their appointed places
when the procession re-started and the
huge crowds enjoyed the spectacle OF
the lord mayor, bareheaded. and with
his robe bellying out behind him, rid
ing hard and fast to gain his post as
guide to the King. This he succeeded
in doing before London bridge was
reached. and his accomplishment of
the feat was loudly applauded.
As the sovereigns passed through the
center of the city, millions OF nights
arranged for illuminations simultane-
ously were turned on, and the great
crowd about the royal exchange re-
doubled their cheers.
on the other side of the London
bridge. the King was in one of his
many home districts. or rather, his
former home. for here, as the Duke of
Cornwall. he was the largest ground
landlord.
IN IDGlT duuItSSf TIE Sputiitili w.
oughs referred to the improvements
which the King had made in the build
irgs Of the estate which is occupied by
the poorer classes.
Replying, His Majesty paid a tribute
to the work done by the borough coun-
ell to improve the conditions OF the
people, and promised that the Duchy
would continue to do its share.
All through South London and back
again through Westminster. White
hall and the Mall to Buckingham pal
ace. crowds filled the stands that lined
the route and cheered heartily the APP
pearance of Their Majesties.
stirring day closed with an out
burst on the part of the troops and
the people in the vicinity of Bucking-
ham palace similar to the spontaneous
demonstration made when the sover-
eigns showed themselves on the bal
cony of the palace upon their return
from the Coronation ceremony at the
Abbey yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-24
THE COBURN CLASSICAL
INSTITUTE COMMENCEMENT
Class of g Receive Diplomas and Two
Junior Certificates Awarded at Bap-
fist Churcll==-Prizes and Honors---
Memorial Fireplaces Dedicated.

served at the Coburn building at 1890
in the morning, when the exercises of
the dedication of the Donald Cameron
Hanson Memorial fireplaces were held
in the presence of a large number of
students. alumni and friends. Edward
c. Stacey. classmate of the deceased
young man, presided at the exercises.
Donald Cameron Hanson, son of
Hon. George NJ. Hanson of Calais,
was graduated from Coburn with the
Glass of 1906, About one year later
he lost his life in drowning acct
dent on the coast. In his memory his
father and mother presented TO the
school through the trustees two brick
fireplaces to be installed in the main
room. On each of these fireplaees on
bronze slab is: In Memoriam.
Donald Cameron Hanson 1885 1906
Always Loyal"
The trustees decided that the fire
places should be accepted in a for
NAL manner and invited Mr.. and Mrs.
Hanson and family to be present at
the exercises. All were present
Hon. George NJ. Hanson ,in dedi-
eating the fireplaces said:
Ion behalf of Mrs Hanson and my
self l wish to thank you for the ap-
probation shown. We have met to
present to you through the trustees
memoriam of our dear boy; to ac-
knowledge our appreciation for all
courtesies to us and for the benefits
we have derived from sending our
boy to Coburn. This will be a sacred
place to us all. We feel that each
boy and girl who shall come here
after will be made happy by these
fireplaces. Then we shall be happy
and l now present to the school these
fireplaces in memory"
The fireplaees We're unveiled by Har-
old L. Pepper, ,02. who of the deceased
young man spoke tenderly of his un-
selfish character and of his aequain-
lance. and stated that ii was the de-
Fsire Of the committee in charge that
Mr.. Hanson should light the first
fire. Mr.. Hanson applied a match to
each in an impressive manner. In a
few seconds the wood in the CRATES
were aglow with fire.
The gifts were accepted on the part
of the trustees by Carroll n Per-
kins Esq, who said that such gift
VI Il tpiei]G heio ttit htitd VI
memorial as it radiated cheer and
consolation and brought back MEM
cries of the past as perhaps nothing
else could do.
The memorial address was ably de-
liyered by John Cameron Hethering-
ton, 04. who spoke at length on the
personal character of the young man.
who unselfshly placed Coburn ahead
of everything else, and whose name
was familiar throughout the school
and loved and honored by every stu
dent. He spoke of many of his per-
sonal traits while student at CO.
burn. and how his high-minded meth
DDS always won out and We're great
ly sought.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-24

CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

The movement to have this years
Head Camp of the Modern Woodmen
of America increase the number of
yearly assessments from 10 to IL was
defeated Friday at Buffalo and the en-
tire question of rates was referred to
a special session to be held next Janu-
airy at Chicago.
After tenure of office of a little
more than 31a months, the cabinet of
Premier Monis of France was defeat
ed on a vote of confidence in the
Chamber of Deputies Friday and short
ly afterwards the ministers rendered
Their designations. These cannot be-
come officially effective until the re-
turn of President Fallieres from
Rourin, which will be Sunday unless
the events of Friday cause him to
change his plans.
The International Boot and Shoe Work
ers' Union convention at st. Paul. Mimi,
decided Friday to pay out of the gen.
eral truasury to a shoe manufacturing
company the amount of excess wage paid
the members of the Stitchers' Union oil
Brockton. Mass, by the shoe concern.
As result of a wage dispute between
the shoe company and the Stitchers'
Union the men went to work under an
increased scale, pending the settlement
of the case by arbitration. The arbitra-
tors decided in favor of the company
When the insurgents brought the con-
vention to point where it must vote on
the question of making public the nu-
merical strength of the union or adjourn,
the session broke up in disorder
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-24

An action of trespass was brought
bv stephen n. Pullen against Chas
Wheeler Thursday before Justice l.. &.
Cornish of the supreme court and w.
E. Getchell a surveyor of Augusta act
ing as referees. to determine the pouh-
dairy line between the plaintit and oe-
PENDANT. 1t was contended by Nj.
Wheeler that a certain birch tree anu
stone wall determined the boundary
but that the boundary had peen III
dispute for the past 40 years. MT.
Pullen denied this line and said that
the lire was farther north and that the
boundary had been in dispute only
since 1907. large number of wit
nesses and much documentary matter
was introduced by both parties, the
trial lasting the entire day 7. A.
Smith of Fairfield appeared for the
plaintiff and Geo. w Field for the de-
PENDANT. The court reserved its de-
cision.
A stereopticon lecture on The
Kerens of Burma will be given at 7.45
Sunday evening at the Baptist church.
The Fidelity Bible class of the Free
Baptist church met Friday afternoon
with Mrs. John Eamen.
The Oakland Mission Christian En-
deavor Society invites all past, pres
ent and future members of the society
to meet at 7 p. M. Saturday in the
Mission. A Picnic lunch will be serv-
ed.
Sunday services in the Mission at
$50 and 7.30 P. M, Sunday school at
2,30.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-24
j Safe, Reliable remedy Tor Worms
In Children.

If your child is thin, nervous, restless
ut night, look for worms, and if present,
don't delay using the safe and proper
remedy, L. F. Atwood's Medicine OF
Bitters.
'I have raised seven children to mar,
hood and womanhood, keeping them
well by using the True L. T. Atwood
Medicine or Bitters. I find them a
sure and excellent remedy for worms
with which SO many children are tor,
mented." Mrs G. A. Treadwell, Ma
piles, Maine.
my little girl used to have worms
and would be sick three or four days al
. time. I began the use of the true
L. r. Medicine and she has not had q
spell SINCE Mrs. Ida M. Mason, Gin
ton, Me.
Get a bottle from your dealer fol-
thirty-fve cents, or write us today fol-
free sample. The IL. F." Medicine
Co., Portland, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-24
OAKLAND.

Mr.. and Mrs. Orville Whitehouse and
daughter have returned to their home
in Pittsfield, after short visit at the
home of their parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
F. Nj. Whitehouse.
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Roderick, Mrs,
eyre and Miss Rosie Besaw of Rum
ford Falls were calling Thursday on
Mrs. j. B. Roderick.
George Cowan has returned to his
nome in Syracuse. n. Y. after short
visit with John Roderick.
Miss Edna Gordon of Madison is
passing a few days at f. l.. Hilton's.
Saturday night will be Childrens
night at Cascade Grange. They will
furnish the entire program. Refresh
ments will be served. The ladies are
requested to bring cake.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-24
WIN DSOR.

WEST-The Ladies' Union will meet
June rs with Mrs. Abner
Chadwick.
The annual picnic under the auspices
of the Ladies Union, will be held July
A in the Pierce grove.
Mrs. Hannah Merrill, who recently
arrived from Everett. Mass. to pass
the summer with friends in Maine is
at present stopping with relatives at
North Windsor
Miss Edith Murray, who has been
spending the winter at the home of her
uncle, the late Fred Wight of Denver
Col, arrived in town last Saturday,
Miss Murray on her return visited
friends in Trinidad. Chicago and also
made short stop with relatives in
Massachusetts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-24

Mrs Annie NJ. Frost, Perley Noble,
Velma Noble, Mr.. and Mrs. +. ]. Whit
ten. Mrs. 7. G. Lancey and Mrs w. M.
Harrington were in ST. Adams Thursday
to attend the East Pomona Field day at
the home of r. w. Libby.
Col. ]. l.. Moriarity of Lewiston was in
town Thursday evening and made the an
nual State inspection of Co. A.
Mrs. Lena Harris and little daughter
are visiting in Dixmont.
Mr. and Mrs Fowles and child of Ban
gor were in town Friday, guests of Mr..
and Mrs T. L. Getchell.
Mrs r. NJ Goodwin of Newport was
the guest Friday of Mrs. A. II. Burse
Mrs. George Getchell of Brewer is WIS.,
ting Mrs. A. A. Brown.
Friends of Rev d. B. Phelan will regret
to learn that he suffered an ill turn a
week ago at Randolph, while at his du-
ties connected with the Methodist church.
which will necessitate complete rest for
a time. Mr.. Phelan and family were at
one time located in this town and he has
many friends who will hope he will
speedily recover He is with his family
at his summer home at Ash Point.
Mrs. Dell Spearin has been visiting this
week in Clinton.
Prof. f. A. Porter of Boston with
Mrs. Porter and son Ogden arrived
Friday for a visit with Prof. PArter's
brother, DR.. f. A. Porter. untl &tur-
day, when they left for Unity. fwhere
they will occupy their cottage during
the summer.
Mrs. d. W. Mannock left Friday for
"a brief visit with her daughter. Miss
Marjorie Mannock in Bangor. before
going to Hermon for visit with her
sister.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fl. l.. Palmer are re-
ceiving congratulations on the birth
Thursday, June % of daughter.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. S, Haseltine and
daughter Edythe left Friday for
weeks visit in Boston and Worcester.
DIR. Christie of River Point. R. r., and
his mother, Mrs. Jennie Christie of
Auburn, are guests OF Mrs Christie's
sister, Mrs. A. ], Melvin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-24

The Power of Music. Laurel T.. Wyman
Music
Everett NJ. Stacey 81. who is now in
business in Columbus. Ohio arrived at
the college Friday evening and will re-
main until after graduation.
The Baccaiaureate sermon will be de-
livered Sunday morning, the address to
be given by Pres. Charles Chiles Mitch
ell of the University of South Carolina.
The Memorial services for the late DR..
Hall will be held at F. NJ Sunday in
the college chapel. the address to be
given by his elassmate. Hon r. c. Shan
non. 81.
The examinations for the year were
completed Friday afternoon and many of
the undergraduates left the city,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-24
An Informal Reception.

The graduates of Coburn held an in
formal reception at the school building
Friday evening which was delight
full affair. A large number of students.
alumni and friends of the school took
the opportunity of being present Light
refreshments were served during the
evening.
The annual stated meeting of the
trustees of Coburn will be held at 1890
A. NJ. Saturday at the Coburn building.
The officers will be chosen for the com
ing year and other business tranSa cted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-24

The teams at the Central fire station
will be taken out of the present quar-
tiers the first of the week and placed
at the Elmwood stables on Main street
until their house is moved to the new
lot recently purchased by the city,
known as the "Hefmese lot. The prop
erty which was sold to the city by
Martin Bartlett was formerly owned
by DR.. Holmes, well known to the
older people of the city. and is one of
the oldest houses in the city. This old
landmark will be removed to make
way for the Central fire buildings and
eventually will be the site of mod
ern brick station.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-24


name Buzzell and Merrill as being the
cause of his death. The girls say that
Weymouth. BuzzelI and Mrs. Snow were
in the house and that all of them We're
drunk. They also told where they saw
the body hid and search was made
Friday and Deputy sMcKeen said that he
expected to learn when he got back to
Alfred that the body had been found.
Buzzell is said to have admitted to the
officers that he, Merrill and Weymouth,
had fight, but that they did not Kill
Weymouth.
The arrest of Merrill within less than
u hours after word was received here
by Deputy Sheriff Burns is good testimo-
ny to the work of the Gardiner officer
and he deserves much credit for his
handling Of this end of the case.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-24

With wound in his neck. self-in-
ficted, Harry Fall, 2s. of Bridgewater.
is a prisoner in an improvised hospital
at the court house at Middleboro.
Mass, charged with attempting to
murder his wife, Irene. She, too, has a
deep cash in her throat and may not
recover. Jealousy is the motive for the
alleged attack Mrs. Fall, who is 25.
left her husband a few days ago and
went to the home of a sister in Middle
boro. Fall followed Friday and visit
ed the house where his wife Was stay
ing. A short time later the Woman was
fourd with her throat gashed and in
the woods near the house the man was
found in the same condition
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-24
BASEBALL NOTES.

Announcement was made Friday night
at Haverhill, Mass, that Jimmy" Ran
non. the old-time ball player and la
years manager of the Lawrence team.
VIII join the Haverhiii club Saturday as
captain and playing manager. Capt. Au-
brey will be retained on the team. Ban
non has been serving as an umpire in the
New England League this season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-24

Knight at Alfred tomorrow their cases
will be continued 10 days to allow more
time to prosecute the search for the
body, provided it has not been recovered
before the time of the arraignment.
Doubt has been expressed whether the
body ever is recovered. owing to the in
definite character of the information. The
children said the men We're gone an hour
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-24
PITTSF|ELD.

Mrs. J. n. Martin returned Thursday
from Portland, where she attended the
graduation of her daughter, Miss Edna
Martin, at Westbrook Seminary. She
was accompanied home by her daughter
and Karl Cottrel of Rockland. who Will
be a guest in the Martin home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-24

The house will be moved to lot in
the Gilman field. where it will be thor
oughly repaired. This will be started
the first of the week and as soon as it
is moved the Central fire buildings
will be transferred. Several of the ttll
and handsome shade trees on COM
avenue will have to be removed 1T
Will be somewhat difficult task to
move the old fire station as the strue-
ture is not very firm. II has been
question in the minds of the fire COM
mittee as to whether or not il would
be more economical to construct the
new house Immediately rather than 10
pay for having the old wooden build
ings transferred.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-24

Eddie Murphy of Boston earned the
popular decision over Young Sammy
Smith of Philadelphia in fast 10
round bout Friday night at the Twen-
tieth- Century A, G., New York City.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-24
The Colby Junior Exhibition
=BaCCalaureate on Sunday.

The graduating exercises at Colby be-
gan Friday evening with the Junior ex-
hibition at the First Baptist church. The
speakers on this program were chosen
for the excellence of the articles sub
mitted. all members of the class being
eligible. -Four men and four women were
chosen. The program:
Music.
Prayer
Music.
Ernest D. Jackman
The Training of Defective Children
Marian f.. Brown
China's Appeal to Christian Students
Robert T. Baker
Christian Hero. Eta A. Green
Music.
insurgency Walter E. Rideout
Gil Florence T.. CARL
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THE ARREST OF MERRILL.

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CHILDREN TELL OF MURDER

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Dedication Of Firsplaces.
An impressive ceremony was OBJ
, 1911-02-18

~plication to the Almighty Father, the Arch
bishop and the Bishops lay their hands Oh
the head of the kneellng figure according to
a time. honoured custom dating back to Apos-
tolic times. Like Peter Of Old one could cry
out, "AIaster it IS good for us to be here"
But just as that disciple was hidden to de-
scend to the plain, SO this servant OF God,
newly consecrated to his office, is handed Il
Bible and hidden, rs was Peter on another
occasion, to show his love and his zeal by his
ministry. A solemn communion service pre-
eedes the benedicGon and then the process
sion leaves the Cathedral as it entered, only
the Archbishop, like some patriarch of Oh,
takes the hand Of the young Bishop and
leads him out. God bless them both
SO ended the Consccration OF Bishop
Hutson, the first Bishop consecrated within
this Cathedral. The ceremony is for him
but q great and noble beginning, and for
the onloe kers it bus been a day Of JOY and
peace whom tIe things Of earth were less
pressing, and the things Of heaven near.
, 1911-02-18
CANADIAN RECIPROCITY.


The Admin 9ifatIop admirable recIprocI-
ty agreement "lth Canada was submitted to
Congress last week Wnh Il sPccl4 message
from the president ufGIn@ ITS prompt enact
meht hto law. Ike agreement was present.
ed cohcnIrchtIy to tht Domihon Parliament
III ottawa ahd "IthIh 4 Jew Gays blIIs WIII
lie introduced III the ItSlSIaiJ\G Do"y Of eAch
Government designed to make the terms OF
the agreement e~Ilec'lYe. Inc concurrent le-
9lslahon WIZ obNlate The necessity OF any
treaty on the SUBJECT between tie two coun-
tres. What are the terms OF iAt agreement
we olef TO open oar haIke'S nee 10 Cana
dHS IeadIn8 agricultural P|odAclS, I'VE stock,
fruits, tlsb, lumber ahd SAT-. IIIht paper
ana wood pup are also 10 be Tree WAtneVer
Canadian provincial governments Withdraw
the restrictions now imposed upon the eX-
poriatlon OF those products, NtaSo reduce
the duties on certain commodities, notably
mon ore. What does Canada Offer? She
Will take down the tarltt bars entirely on
many OF our agricultural products, live stock,
+ uts, fish, salt, cotlonseed OIL, and some
other things on coat, a@rlcultu al nipple
ments, and some other manufactured articles
she reduces the duties. It's true that uh-
der this agreement we may send more goods
to Canada than we receive from Canada,
and, following the outiquatod theory Of
"baIance Of trade" Canada seems TO objec.
tors to the agreement to have the better Of
the bargain. But in his message to Con-
gress last week the President indicates that
the benefits to be derived by us cannot lon
Ger be computed in this way we must re-
member that a great sorrce of supply as
near as Cal ada Of staple food products. es-
, aniollv If =, raols wDnld certainly holm N.
, 1911-02-18

January despite the pessimistic reports
Gil culated in Paris regarding the disquiet-
ing political silult on in Portugal, our Ii
bon correspondent is unable to discover any
evidence Of Il general desire for a counter
revolution or Of a disposition to overthrow
the present form Of government and replace
King Manoel on his throne. Seuor Theo-
phile Bru4a, the President Of the Portuguese
Republic, said: 'BeIieye me, the Amy and
Navy are with as absolutely, and our ocouo-
mic situation is sound "-Da1y JIau, T Ju1t..
, 1911-02-18
THE CANAL AND THE WORLD.

The arguments OF President Taft and MIR.
Carnegie in regard to fortilying the Panama
Canal are the halves of % whole which must
worry the neutralizers. President Taft's ar
pumen looks at the matter from a National
standpoint, and Mr.. Cnrnegie's from the
point of view of the peocemaker. The neu-
iralizer's horizon takes in the canal alone,
leaving unconsidered the Nation and its in
~terests.
MI. Carnegie makes the PLAIN ? int that