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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-19
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

More than 1900 motor cyclists from
every section of the United States and
Canada have arrived for the opening.
Thursday. of the annual convention OF
the Federation of American motor
cyclists. Columbus. Ohio.
The Chinaman who on July at
tempted to assassinate Sir Francis ii,
May, the governor of Hong Kong
China. by shooting him with a reyoi-
yer, pleaded guilty, Thursday. He was
sentenced to life Imprisonment at hard
labor.
The official appraisal at Albany. N.
Y, of the estate of John S. Huyler, the
New York millionaire, who died, Oct. l,
of last year. fixes the value of his prop
erty at 81, 100000. At the time of his
death 1t was generally believed that his
estate would reach $20.0o0,Ooo.
When the striking engineers of the
South Georgia Railway, Savannah,
Ca. learned, Thursday, that their
wages had been raised without their
knowledge they called off the strike
which had been in progress SO hours
and went back to work.
DR.. Hans Blum. professor of politi-
cal economy in the Berlin University
is in Bellevue hospital. New York,
Thursday, with a fractured skull ami
other Injuries sreceived shortly before
midnight. Wednesday. as he was run
ming to catch a street car. He was to
have sailed Thursday. for Germany.
His recovery is doubtful
Cleveland, Ohio, observed. THURSDAY,
npmnri9l dAN.
Had the former mayor, champion OF
the single tax and three cent fare. liv-
ed Thursday. would have been his
5sth birthday. Practically all city OF
fees were closed. A formal memorial
celebration was held, Thursday eve
ming.
Harry Hellar. Chauncey place, ia
maica plain, was found dead at o.5o
CLOCK. Thursday morning, on Montel-
In street. Brockton. near the Morris
Reef Co.. revolver in hand and with
two bullet holes through his head. In
note found in his pocket he explained
he was discouraged because oil illness
and asked that Herman Lowenberg OF
Boston be notified. Edward Bland,
driver for the Brockton Ice and Coal
Co., found the body
a house boat owned by William Fred
erich OF Brooklyn, was struck by light
ming at its anchorage in Jamaica bay,
New York, early, Thursday morning,
ane burned to the waters edge Fred
erich. his wife and five children were
asleep on board when the bolt came.
Their only chance to reach safety was
nv swimming, and the father and IL
x,aar-old how helped the other children,
onlv one of whom, lad of u, could
swim. Mrs. Frederick, almost as good
q swimmer as her husband, needed no
helm. The family had hard time in
the water, but all reached shore
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-19
SWARTz FOUND.
Murderer Of Little Julia
Connors, a Suicide.
Found in Room with Gas Tube
Tied 10 His Mouth.
Writes on Collar, u Am Guilty and
Want to DIE"

New York, July 1S.-The body of
Nathan Swartz, whose father inform
ed the police that his son was the
slayer of 12-year-old Julia Connors,
was found. this morning. on the fourth
floor of tenement house on Christie
street. Swartz had committed suicide
by inhaling gas.
The body was identified by Detec-
tive Joseph Brennan.
Swartz had hired the room eight
days ago, under the name of Max Hir-
skowitz from Max kaplan. Early to-
day, Kapian smelled gas. On inves-
tigation he found Swartz in bed with
the end of gas tube that ran from
the middle of the ceiling, tied to his
mouth. Examination by hospital
physician showed the man was dead.
Written i'm lead pencil on his collar
were the words:
Il am guilty and insane. Caused
by the beautiful makeup of women.
which has made me passionate
There were several pieces of news
paper lying around and on one of
these was written the sentence: Il
was sorry the minute after 1 did 1t.
So don't cry fer me" -
A letter was found addressed to
Swartz's mother. in which he confess
ed his guilt and told her not to cry
her eyes out Later Philip Swartz, a
brother of the slayer of the connors
girl. identified the dead man as his
brother.
Only few days ago Swartz's father
informed the police that his son had
told him that he had killed the Con-
nors girl The father told SwartZ that
he bad better go out and commit sui
eide.
The house in which Swartz took his
life is next door to one in which he
lived for more than a year and which
he left. two years ago, to go back to
his parents. At that time he posed as
a prize fighter and was well known
I'm the neighborhood. yet on his return
eight days ago, was unrecognized
That he had followed with intense In
terest the stories printed in the news
papers about his crime was made
plain by the piles of newspapers
found in his room. Before he lay
down In his bed with the end of the
gas tube in his mouth, he spread
these papers around him. so that he
could see pictures of himself and OF
his victim on all sides.
Swartz his landlord said. would have
been turned out of his room. this
morning, for failure to pay his rent
and the police thought that fearful
of the ordeal of finding another place
of shelter and subjecting himself to
the gaze of strangers, he finally
brought himself to entertain the idea
of suicide suggested by his father.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-19
Peeking into Watch
Trust Mysteries.

Boston, July 1S.-The evidence of sew
eral Boston experts in the manufacture
of watches was taken. today, by Will
liam T. Chantland special United
States attorney general. in connection
with the governments investigation of
the business
MIR chantland occupied most of his
time in inquiring into the sale of the
watch business of the E. Howard Clock
Co, to the keystone Watch Co., in
1909
+. A. Bigelow treasurer of the How
ard Co.. admitted the sale. hut said
that while the business was sold to the
Keystone Co.. the machinery for the
manufacture of the Howard watch was
retained. He said that so far as he
knew, no Howard watches, such as
were sold previous to the disposal of
the business. had been constructed.
Mr. Bigelow also said the time keep
ing and time-locking apparatus, used
in the manufacture of the Howard
watch was still in the hands of the
Howard Co. and was being used in the
manufacture of clocks.
w. c. Cook, resident manager of the
F. Howard Clock Co, said selling
agents for the company, were told not
to say anything about the sale of the
watch part of the business to the Key
stone Co. Mr.. Chantland left, tonight,
for Philadelphia to take further evil
dence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-19
usina Hind Wheels.

From the staid columns of the Phila-
dephia Record we lift the following de-
scription of what is evidently regarded
as a local phenomenon:
Paul Dildine of Orangeville, Luzerne
county, makes good use of his automi-
bile in his business, using the machine
for turning the ice cream freezers as
well as for delivering the cream. Mr..
Dildine jacks the rear wheels and fas-
tens the handle of the freezer to the
spoke of one of the wheels and then,
throwing in the clutch of the engine, he
regulates the speed as he would when
driving over the road"
Mr.. Dildine ought to come west for
little tour of inspection. Out here in
Illinois our folks jack up those hind
wheels and use the motor for running
everything, from concrete mixer to a
tnreshing machine. The ice cream
freezer is but the humble beginning of a
career Of usefulness that is as wide as
farm life itself.-Chicago Post.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-19
MADISON.
A DepIorabIe Case Of
Cruelty to Animals.
SHARKS Man Has Scalp Torn
In a PitChtork Battle.
A conundrum SociaI.-kan Has Foot
Soalded.-Personals.

AS the result of a quarrel with fell
how employee in Starks bayfield,
Wednesday afternoon. Grover Foss had
his scalp quite badly torn by pitch
fork. and the services of physician
were required to sew up several of the
cuts. No arrests were made, and neither
Foss or his companion will talk in re-
gard to the matter.
Mrs George B. Southwick entertained
the young women of the Free Baptist
church at a Conundrum Social, held on
the parsonage lawn, from to s o'clock
Wednesday evening. very jolly time
is reported and small sum of money
was Melted for the benefit of the church.
Three horses driven by II. f. Prescott
of New Portland attracted much atten-
ton, Wednesday afternoon, as they
passed along Main street. by their APP
parently abused condition. When the
team reached the Somerset Railroad
crossing Mr. Prescott was stopped by
Constable Charles Landers. and arrested
on the charge OF cruelty to animals, by
Deputy Sheriff Lessore. The hearing
was held before Judge frank Withee,
Bernard Gibbs appearing for the State.
Prescott was found guilty and received
flne Of SEQ and costs. but later the
case war settled by Prescott signing pa
pers ard agreeing to allow the officers
! VI dispose of two OF the horses. which
/ was done early In the evening.
h ftJohh DeHatfer was badly scalded on
the foot, Thursday forenoon, while at
work in the Great Northern paper mill
: Deffaftef is employed in the heater
room, and was standing close to one OF
the large watts when 1t suddenly boiled
over
Hunter Brooks of New York city ar
rived In Madison. Wednesday, and is the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Lewis, at
their cottage at Lakewood.
Mrs Almedia Cults, Mrs. John Knowi-
ton. and Mrs. William Mclean. all of
North Arson. were the guests. Wednes-
day, OF relatives and friends in Madi-
son.
Ansel Seavey and George Lane have
returned from Lake Embden, where they
have been at work for the past two
weeks. making extensive repairs on the
cottage owned by E. H. Holt of this
place.
The many friends of Rev Mabel John
son. who recently underwent a critical
surgical operation in Central Maine
Hospital In Lewiston, will be pleased to
learn that she is now out of danger and
Is gaining rapidly. Mrs. Johnson was
formerly pastor of the Madison F. b
church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-19
SOUTH MADISON.

Haying and hoeing together are
keeping our people pretty busy these
DAYS
Mfs Hannah Dickinson visited her
mother at her home In Athens, Tues
day.
Tracey Forsythe has been helping
Perley McKenney with his haying
They finished Tuesday. --a
Mrs Villa Perkins visited her daugh-
ter. Mrs. A. H. Ward, Sunday.
Henry Straus reports that the pa
irons of the Skowhegan Jersey cream
cry on his route are furnishing lots
of cream, this summer. So much SO
that he frequently has to make four
trips In the week.
Mrs. Rebecca Sweenten and Mrs
Alice Snow passed the day, wednes-
day, at skowhegan and Lakewood.
Robert Forsythe passed through
here, Wednesday, on his way to Scion
with monument base of granite
weighing some $500 pounds, from
Blaisdell Bros, Norridgewock.
Master MarceiIus Ward has been
helping his grandfather. d. f. Wes-
+ colt, with his haying. this summer.
y Mrs. Doilie McKenney and Mrs Min
ME McKenney were in Skowhegan
"Wednesday.
u. III. Foster reports that from a
seant 10 tons four years ago to n
good rs TONS this year, Is the way his
farm Is coming up.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-19
HALLOWELL.
Funeral, Thursday, Of the
Late VIM. c. Johnson.
Whole City Unites in Paying
Tribute 10 The Departed.
III - Dat kv 4 ~v;un Ia dc In
Laid at Rest, by Loving Hands, In
The City Cemetery.

The funeral of the late William Carl
ton johnson was held, Thursday after
noon. from his late home, corner
Union and Warren streets. and was
the most largely attended of any flu
neral that has occurred in this city
for many years. There We're so many
who desired to pay loving tribute
of respect to the man with whom
they had been associated in business
and social life. who fully appreciated
the thoughtfulness of the family in
opening the spacious home for pub
lie funeral and enabling the employees
of the firm of Johnson Bros. as well
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-19

Robert A. Smith of the banking and
brokerage firm of Osler & Hammond,
Toronto, Ont, and a former president
nf the Toronto Stock Exchange. was
killed shortly before midnight, Wednes-
day, in an automobile accident at
Richmond Hill. is miles north of To-
ronto. Lorne Campbell, another brok-
er, was fatally injured. and Victor II.
Ross, financial editor of the Toronto
Globe, suffered broken leg. Some road
repairs were being made at Richmond
Hill and the chauffeur turned out warn
ed y a road light. Apparently the ear
struck p pile of soft earth, for it
stopped with a jerk and the passen-
gers We're thrown out-<olthough the car
remained upright
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-19
HELD WITHOUT BAIL.
A Priest Charged With a Serious Of
fence by a New York Child.

New York, July 1S.-Rev. John De-
zano, 50 years old. a priest of jack
son, Mich, was found guilty in West
Side court. today. of disorderly con-
duct in having followed 12-year-old
Catherine Kavanan, who lives on 10th
avenue, Thursday last. He was held
without bail for sentence. tomorrow.
The priest was arrested, last Thurs
day evening, at And street and 10th
avenue. after the little girl had told
her brother that the man, who was
not dressed as a priest, had followed
her across town and spoken to her.
Father Dezano told the court that
the girls actions had attracted his at
tention and he followed her win the
mention of turning her over to an Of
ficer "For her own good"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-19

Rain checked the progress of the
Longwood Cricket Club tennis cham
pionships in singles and doubles,
Thursday. There was an unfinished set
in singles. In the doubles, three
matches were PLAYED off before the
rain came and broke into the final set
of a fourth match. In the singles match
w. j. Clothier of Philadelphia had won
two sets from J. d. T.. Jones of Prov
idence. the former Rhode Island cham
pion. and was three to one when the
match was called off.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-19

Landlord Woodsof Silver Beach Ii
East Shore of Cobbosseeconteee, Pc
Road, Manchester, announces that u
til further notice he will. each Sunds
serve full course Shore Dinners fro
II o'clock until 3. The menu will i
clude steamed CLAIMS, fish chowd'
fried CLAIMS. fried fish, plain 1obst
and accessories, and will be served
first class style. Launch will me
parties at Reyes Landing at 11.S0.
M
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-19
Diminished Vitality.

Some people talk very aippant
about diminished vitality. 3fss
They don't stop to think that vita
ity is the principle of life-that it
that little understood something I
which every function of their bodi
depends. .s3ff @Yss
Diminished vitality is early, indicaI
ed by loss of appetite. strength al
endurance. and Hoods Sarsaparilla
the greatest vitalizer. -, ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-19

A number of fishermen. who went
Pleasant pond. Thursday. report 4
all of the cottages are open and
seaeon is in full swingi Hotel NokoI
has been doing rushing business. !
past week. -. s0T 4 p go
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-19

as the neighbors and friends to once
more look upon the features of him
whom they had known SO long and
well. Besides the townspeople there
were a number of persons present
from adjoining cities; also represen-
tatives from the wholesale and retail
business houses in Boston and else
where with which the firm had deal
ing in either buying or selling. Sew
eral of these houses also sent floral
offerings.
The remains of the deceased rested
in a handsome cloth covered easEet
in the south parlor Floral tributes
i'm profuson and of the choicest kind,
were banked in every part of the room
and almost buried the easket beneath
them. Besides those from the houses
mentioned, many came from members
of the family and from neighbors and
friends The employees of the stitch
ing room of the factory sent beau
tiful wreath, John Nj. Robinson, SUI
perintendent, and the foremen from
each department of the factory sent
cluster of American Beauty roses,
81 in all, which denoted the number
u years VI tire iiic Aiic ut|tdScd iiet'
lived.
The funeral services were in charge
of Rev. Menta Sturgeon, one of the
pastors of the Brooklyn Tabernacle,
New York City. All the members of
the johnson family were present, ex
cept one sister Miss Abbie Johnson
of Appleton. who, on account Sof i'll
health, could not make the journey.
This is the first death among the chill
dren of the family and having been a
family very much devoted to each other
the passing away of the brother SO sud
denly is very much felt by all. Few men
were so devoted to their family as was
Mr. Johnson.
The pail bearers were employees of the
firm of which the deceased was a MEM
Der. They were: j. Frank Howard. who
has been the firms engineer for rs years,
Harry l.. Sands. foreman of the shipping
room for "a years, Charles L. Hedrick,
foreman of the cutting department. for
nine years, and Charles Il. Farrar, fore
man of the making room. for seven
years.
The Hallowell Granite Works and all
places of business and amusement were
closed, during the hours of the funeral
The route over which the funeral cor
tege passed on the way to the City eeme-
terry was lined with people.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-19

Landlord Wood of Silver Beach Inn.
East Shore of Cobbosseeconteee, Pond
Road, Manchester. announces that I'M
til further notice he will, each Sunday,
serve full course Shore Dinners from
IL o'clock until 8. The menu will in
cludo steamed CLAIMS, fish chowder.
fried clans, fried fish, plain lobster
and accessories. and will be served in
first class style Launch will smeet
parties at Keycs' Landing at 11.Se A.
M.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-19
j. CAN TER
jIylS-1s-2o

ed Wednesday with Mrs. Roy c. Pearce.
at the Pearee cottage on the North shore
of Cobbosseecontee. Beside social hour
the day was passed in pleasant pastimes
such as potato racing, humble peg, boat
ing and bathing. All came home in the
evening refreshed for the outing. A Pic
mic lunch was served All voted Mrs.
Pearce a charming hostess. They will
be ready to repeat the visit at any time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-19

Charles ]. Hart has resigned his
sition at Preble & .Keene's upderts
ing and furniture store and acneptei
position in the Hazard shoe shop. !
gar Anderson has taken his place ",
Preble & Keene. al
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-19
THE COLONEL IN NEW ROLE.
To Be Best Man at Hoover Reveil
Wedding at Chicago.

Chicago. July 1s.-Colonel Roosevelt.
according to a published report here,
today, Is to be best man" for Loring
r. Hoover when the latter is married
to Miss Margaret Reveil. daughter of
Alexander II. Revell lifelong friend
of the former President. The date for
the wedding has not yet been an
noIucf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-19

Mrs. III. F. Frederic and two CT
dren of Dorchester. Mass. who he
been the guest of her father. Ca
George Pierce. left. Thursday, for
Orchard. where they will enjoy an o.
ing before returning home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-19

Lieutenant Preusser. German mill
tary aviator. was Killed. at Leipsic.
Saxony, Thursday, as he was making
landing after flight. The machine
turned over twice as it struck the
ground the air man being caught be-
meath the engine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-19

Weber and Hewett's branch store
appears to meet want long felt
among housekeepers who enjoy having
access to fresh daily supply of fancy
bakery products of all kinds. VIII be
well to patronize the enterprise freely
and encourage the good work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-19

You may think you have eaten hi
grade chocolates, but say have y
ever set your teeth in the gehui
Page az Shaw brand. If not just !,
how extra delicious they are. CO
something Can be found at c. 4
Beane's.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-19

The ssth reunion of the. Sd Ma
Regiment will be held. Wednesd
Aug. IL. at Oakland. The first compf
raised in Gardiner for the war was
that particular regiment,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-19

Ray Eastman. who is employed
the State Forestry department at w
ster. was at home for a short I'll
'thsi week. returning. Thursday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-19

EIvin "A. Leighton was asuth
lands. Wednesday. to attend 't,ie
nual reunion of the Ds4A. Club
Wcs.hrook, of which he is meml
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-19
]. Burnham kinsman.

The body of ]. Burnham kinsman was
brought to Skowhegan, from Boston,
Tuesday night, and funeral services were
held in CornvilIe. at the home of c. {.
Kinsman. at II a. M. Wednesday, Rev,
p II. johnson of the Athens Baptist
church officiating Interment was IN the
congregational cemetery.
Mr.. Kinsman had been noted attor-
ney for a great many years. lie was
IS wears old and was born in Cornville.
He had lived in Boston, for 30 years
where he had practiced law, and had
been law partner of the late Gen. Ben
Butler. For a number of years he was
a United States Judge to Egypt. lie
was never married. and was somewhat
reserved in his habits. He was a veteran
of the Civil War. and served as a gen.
eral. The only surviving relatives are
G. c. Kinsman of Cornville. nephew,
and Mrs f. T. Goodrich of Skowhegan,
niece.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-19

Benjamin Partridge Of New YdI
formerly of this city, arrived on {
boat. Thursday. and is tie guest of 1
parents. Mr.. and Mrs.-B. W. Partrio.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-19

The schooner Henrietta. Sim
cleared port. Wednesday, from Id
renee Bros mill ut, South GardiIs
with cargo of lumber for New. Yd
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-19

Mr.. and Mrs. Randall Taylor of Wa
tertown, Mass, are visiting at the home
of Mrs. Taylor's parents. Mr. and Mrs
Charles W. White. Winthrop street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-19

Mrs. James Marsh of Norfolk, Va.
formerly Miss Katie Goddess of New Or
leans. is the guest Of Miss clar'@ L. stin-
son, 81 Second street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-19

One respondent appeared before
court, Thursday morning. hHe 4
found guilty and paid the customs
fine and costs. aer 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-19

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred g. fitzpatrick
family and Miss Cora Draper of StoA
ham. Mass, are the guests of frie
and relatives in the city. sds
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-19

Rev. f. V. Stanley has returned from
Kingston. n. H.. where he was called
to officiate at the marriage of former
parishoners.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-19

Masters John and Henry, sHeselt
sons of Hon. George ". HeseltoR
the guests of relatives at Whitefi;
for time.