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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-13
BELFAST.

The January term of the supreme ju-
diciai court will convene in this city. on
the first Tuesday. which falls on the 7.u,
Just one week later than last year. AS
sociate Justice Arno w. King of Ellis
worth will preside.
The Christmas sale and supper, fol-
lowed by entertainment, given in Mem
orial hall. Wednesday afternoon and
evening, was great success and large
ly attended.
Abbie. wife of J. C. Lower, died
Wednesday. at her home In Northport
after long and painful Illness. She was
the daughter OF the late Mr. and Mrs
William Bragg of Sidney, and was 81
years Of age. Services were held at her
late home. Thursday afternoon. The re-
mains will be taken to watervlle, Fri
day. for burial.
A crew from the Boston Lumber Co
has taken up its abode in the Otis place
and will cut timber there.
The report which has been current
about town that William II. Qulmby
had purchased the drug store of Rich
ard c. Moody, corner of Main and High
streets and that Norman Read and
Herbert B.. Foster would go into business
there. Is without foundation. Mr.. Quin
by has an option on the lease should
Mr. Moody. who is very ILL, ever wish to
give 1t up, but the rest of the report is
fabrication.
An orchestra is to be organized in the
Belfast High school and a preliminary
meeting was held to this end. Wednesday
noon. Director of Music E. s. Pitcher
will organize and direct the orchestra.
and it is expected that there will be a
good deal of talent
George Benson Is to open a paint shop
in one of the buildings recently bought
of the Duplex Roller Bushing 20. by A
c. Hopkins on Lower Main street In
another building Orlando Titherington
will have his machine shop and the ten
ement will be fixed up for his oecu-
pancy.
II the weather permits. next week will
see the completion of 1000 tons of rock
crushed at the Cobe estate Hillside. in
Northport by the Belfast city rock
crusher. under the supervision of Har-
vey S, Cunningham. The rock will be
used as a basis for the marble floors of
the $4,000 summer home of the Chicago
millionaire.
Agent M. A. Nevins. agent of the Bel
fast Society for Prevention of Cruelty
to Animals. is looking after the needs
of the dumb beasts In this vicinity. aud
to this end is making a careful insDec-
ton of all stables where such are kept.
Belfast's two summer and fan indus
tories, the corn factory and sardine fac
tory. are both closed for the season, hav-
ing done large packs during the past
several months In addition to the pack
of corn done by the Saco Valley Corn
Canning Co., large apple pack was
made, and Supt. fngersoll was well pleas
ed with the seasons work. He returned a
few days ago to his home in Portland
for the winter. The Lubec Sardine Co.
while not doing as large business as
the first season, was kept running all
the season, while many of the plants to
the eastward were closed for all or part
of the season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-13
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

Fire practically destroyed the 3
story bdilding and stock of the Buey
& Phillip Hardware Co, at Dallas.
Tex, Thursday. One fireman was
slightly injured The damage was es-
timated at about $25o,000.
Four trainmen and ar unknown tres
passer were killed and six other trainmen
were injured, two seriously. Thursday.
when a freight train on the Baltimore
& ohio Railroad was wrecked after a
wild flight down the Allegheny mountains
in Maryland.
The booming of big guns of the Amer
lean warships shortly before II y. M,
Thursday, at Vera Cruz, Mex, announc-
ed the arrival off Vera Cruz of the bat
tleships Minnesota, Kansas, Michigan and
South Carolina, under command of Rear
Admiral Fletcher. a strong "norther'
was blowing, with occasional showers.
A conference of New England govern
ors to consider the railroad situation in
this section is favored by Governor Foss.
He doubts the wisdom of calling a meet
ing Immediately, however, because of
the investigation now being made into
the proposed agreement between the
dfdIlu lEuHk ana lIlS -NtW IldStL iNdil-
road Cos.
Stephen and Emil Yelinek, twin broth
ers of II, who for nine years had been
helpless victims of a strange form OF
paralysis, which attacked them simulta-
neously and in the same manner, are
dead of pneumonia at West Springfield
Mass. Death came to the brothers win
in few hours of each other and dou-
Bile funeral will be held, Friday.
The manufacture of automobile trucks
will soon be undertaken on large scale
at Sing Sing prison, according to a state
ment at Albany, n. Y, Thursday, by Col.
onel Joseph f. Scott, superintendent OF
state prisoners He said that a recent
test of an auto-truek made at the prison
proved very satisfactory and that trucks
could be made and sold for $1,000. An or.
| der for large number of the prison
made trucks is expected shortly from the
New York street cleaning department.
Twelve of the wealthiest and mos
prominent women of independence, Kan.
We're summoned to serve on jury
/ Thursday, in the case of James Blue
charged with firing a shot through the
window of an interurban car near these
endangering the lives of the passengers
| Among the women summoned are tn,
wives of two millionaire oil operators
two are wives of bankers and two ar,
suffragist leaders.
NJ, Korostovetz, the Russian min
lister. has warned China that a rup-
ture of the negotiations is imminent
unless China ceases to delay the set
Element of the chief Monaghan ques.
ton This is considered Significant il
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-13
IMPORTANT COMMITTEE
Of Governors Conference Is Named by
Governor PIaisted.

Governor and Mrs. Plaisted returned
home, Thursday. from the conference of
governors at Richmond, Va. Governor
Plaisted was the guest of President Taft,
Saturday, at luncheon with 80 other gov
ernors.
One of the important measures discuss
ed at the conference of governors was
the adoption of some plan of financing
rural credits similar to that which OBJ
tains in some of the foreign countries.
Governor Plaisted was chairman of the
session, last Friday, at which the meas
ure was discussed and it fell to him to
appoint committee which should draft
a plan of rural credit. which should rest
upon the crops rather than the land. and
also bill legalizing the same. The bill,
after being drafted, is to be submitted to
the governors of each state and when
approved by two-thirds of them will be
sent to the Legislatures of the various
states for endorsement. "
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-13
SK0WAECAN.
Mrs. Loantha j. Parkman,

Mrs. Loantha ]. Parkman died.
Wednesday. at the home of her daugh-
ter, Mrs. j. A. Smith, of cancer
trouble, after several months sick
ness. She was born In Skowhegan. 70
years ago, daughter of the late Cole
man and Hannah Dorothy Pratt.
and was the widow of Warren Park
man, who died, 80 years ago. Two
daughters, Mrs. j. A. Swain and Mrs.
Eta Goodrich of Skowhegan survive
She was member of the Congrega-
tional church and a charter member
of the Skowhegan Grange. Funeral
services will be held, at P NJ, Fri
day. Rev. Theodore Wilson officiat-
ing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-13
THE BIKE RACE.
Twelve of Fourteen Teams Are Still
Tied for the Lead.

New York, Dec. 12.-Several exciting
incidents marked the continuance of
the G-days bike race at Madison Square
Garden, tonight but neither accident
eliminated any of the riders or chang
ed their relative positions. The score
at the end of the 96th hour at midnight
was 1874 miles and laps for II of the
Ia teams, with the Suter brothers and
the Carman- Loftes teams each two
laps behind the leading bunch. The
record was 8 miles, laps ahead of the
record
Oscar Egg of the French team crash
ed into Bobby Walthour's wheel on
one of the turns shortly before 10
o'clock. Both We're thrown. Egg re-
gained his feet and wheel. Walthour
was picked up unconscious, but it was
found that he was not seriously in
iured and he later re-appeared on the
track.
Between and II o'clock there We're
several sprints. In the most sensational
one, at 1895 the Grenda- Pye combina-
ton seemed to have practically gained
a lap but the referee did not allow
it on the ground that the riders had
not quite overlapped the leaders when
the sprint ended by puncture Of Fog
lers tire.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-13

N Doody, an infant daughter, Josie Mar
tha' the father. Addison Seekins of
Weeks Mills, and brother. r. B. Seek
ms OF Connecticut survive The remains
were brought to North Windsor Baptist
church, Dec. 5, with Rev. F. S. Clark,
former pastor. afficiating, assisted by
Rev E. B. Turner, the pastor of this
ehurdch. Mr., Clark spoke eloquently of
the life and character of the deceased
Appropriate selections were rendered by
the choir. The flowers were beautiful and
emblematic of the life of the one who
had gone from our midst. The isterment
was In Dyer Hill cemetery Both fami-
lies have the sympathy of many friends
Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac Trask were in Au-
gusta, Saturday, to attend the funeral of
Mrs. Trask's brother, the late Charles
Anderson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-13
BATES COLLEGE.
The Musical Clubs Plan Extensive
Trip-CIass Meetings.

Lewiston, Me-, Dec. f2.-(SpeciaD.-
Manager Fl. W. l.. Kidder of the Mu-
steal Clubs announces an EXTENDED trip
for the combined clubs, through Maine,
New Hampshire and Massachusetts.
The first concert of the trip was sched-
uled for South Portland, Friday eve
ming of this week, but due to the death
of the superintendent of schools of that
place the concert has been postponed.
The clubs consisting of % men Will
leave here. Saturday afternoon, for
Dover, n. H, where they will give the
first concert and then proceed, the
first of the week. 10 Massachusetts,
where they have several concerts, most
Of which are near Boston. The last
concert will be given, Friday, one
week from today. and the men will
then go directly to their homes for the
Christmas holidays
To Leader Paul S. Nickerson of Med
ford. Mass, and to the leader of the
Mandolin Club, w. d. Small of Lewiston,
is due much credit for the work the clubs
are doing. this year. and in every place
they visit they should get large audi
ences.
An important meeting of the Student
Assembly resulted in the election of Jo-
seph w. Fowler of Saco Freshman MEM
Der of the Student Council.
The Senior class has chosen the fol-
lowing to act as nominating commit
tee for members of the class to serve on
the editorial board of the Mirror; Chair
man, Wade Grindle; Walter p. Deering
Elwood Bessey. Misses Ethel Cults and
Margaret Dickson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-13
WINDSOR.

WEST-Friends in the community were
panied to learn of the sudden death of
Mrs. Josie (Seekins) Doody, wife of Rev.
George N. Doody. which occurred at their
late home in Elkhorn. Wis, Dec. l. death
resulting from aparalytic shock. Mrs.
Doody was the only daughter of Addi-
son Seekins and was born in St Aubans.
Ms. 80 years ago. A few years later
MIR. Seekins moved his family to this
place, where she had lived since a child
and had endeared herself to her many
friends here. After graduating at hrs
kline Academy. she taught in the schools
of Windsor and Caribou for some years.
Then. with her husband, they left for
Chicago to take course at the Moody
Bible school. The husband, Rev. George
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-13
Wales GRANGE.

Wales Grange held an all-day meeting,
Saturday, Dec. 7. and elected officers as
follows Master, Clarence b. Davis
overseer Starrett r. Videtto. lecturer,
Mrs. Eda Videtto; steward, Augustus + .
Ham; assistant steward, Clyde NJ. John
son; chaplain, j. w. Strout; treasurer.
w. D. Moulton; secretary. Miss Mabel
Blanche Moulton gate keeper. Erwin X.
Johnson; Ceres, Mrs Maud A Davis;
Pomona, Mrs. Georgia l.. Dixon; Flora,
Mrs. Annie c. Andrews; lady assistant
steward, Miss Florence E. Jones. 1t was
voted to send the master-ele and vile
to the State Grange.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-13

Sheriff Bates of Lake County came
to Bay City, Mich, Wednesday night,
to investigate the story told by Frank
Hale of Fremont, Ohio, who said,
Thursday, that he believed he saw
the shooting of Harry Fisher of Chi
cago, on Sept. 10, last, near Baldwin,
Mich. for which oscar NJ. Auerbaeh,
Fishers employee, was arrested, con-
victed and sentenced to life imprison-
ment. Hale was closely Intercepted
and chung to the story in all essentials
after which he made an affidavit COW
ering the meeting Sheriff Bates lat
er said that Hale was not even ac-
quainted with the facts in the FISH
er-Auerbach case. Hale swore, he
said, that he saw the shooting between
and p. NJ, whereas the Fisher
shooting actually occurred early IN
the morning and at a point in the
brush where it could not have been
visible from any road
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-13

Governor Plaisted, after the luncheon,
Saturday, at the White House, at which
President Taft gave the proposed plan
his endorsement named at this commit
tee: Governors O'Neal of Alabama,
Johnson of California. Foss of Massa-
chusetts, Hadley of Missouri, Harmon
of Ohio, Mann of Virginia, McGovern OF
Wisconsin and Carey of Wyoming. The
motion of Governor Hadley tc enlarge
the committee so as to include the chair
man of Fridays session was carried and
thus Governor Plaisted was added to the
committee and New England given two
places upon it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-13
North Franklin Granue.

Officers of North Franklin Grange of
Phillips have been chosen as follows:
Master, Mrs. A. d. GRAHAM; overseer.
Mrs. Abel Holt lecturer, Mrs. B. Frank
Savage; steward, Mrs. Flora Denison;
assistant steward. C. E. Berry; chaplain,
Mary Dunham treasurer, Mrs. Fred
Morton; secretary, Mrs. Clara French;
gate keeper, w. II. Searles Ceres. Mrs.
Eta Smith; Pomona. Mrs. Almeda Dun
ham; Flora, Georgia Rideout; lady as
sistant steward, Mrs. C. E. Berry; or
ganist. Miss Pearl Smith, chorister.
Judge Morrison.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-13
KNOX.
WASHINGTON.

NORTH-Mrs. Dora Heintz of Dam
ariscotta was the guest, last week of
Mr.. and Mrs Simeon Turner.
Mrs. Hattie Palmer, who has been
on the sick list for about two weeks,
is better and again, able to do her
work Her daughter. Mrs. Roxie En-
mons of Weeks Mills, has been stop
ping with her
Mrs. Clara Overlook of East Wash
ington is at II. NJ. Lenfests, this week,
doing dressmaking.
George Clouse and Frank Creighton
of Union were at r. w Cunningham s,
last Saturday, on deer hunt. F. w.
was the successful hunter capturing
a high grade porcupine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-13
Salmon Lake Grange.

Salmon Lake Grange elected the
following officers for the ensuing year.
at the meeting held, Saturday eve
ming: Worthy Master, William With
ers; oyerseer, Calvin Latin, lectur-
er, Ernest Cook; steward, Willard
Stevens; assistant steward, Leroy
Cook; chaplain, Winnie Stevens;
treasurer, Aryanna Damren secre-
tary, Lucy Watson; gate keeper, Will
liam Ellis; Ceres, Bertha Withers;
Pomona, Lottie Latin; Flora, Minnie
Cook; lady assistant steward, Annie
Ellis.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-13
Peace Commissioners Arrive
I'm London austria Is Uneasy.

London, Dee. 12.-The Greek Ser
Wan and Montenegrin peace commits
sions arrived in London, tonight, from
Paris. They were greeted at the
Charing Cross station by a cosmo-
politan crowd, which included the
Greek Archimandrite and the mem
bers of the various legations.
The Greek premier M. Venizelos,
and other delegates expressed appre-
citation of their Indebtedness to the
British governments courtesy and
the earnest hope of the speedy and
successful conclusion of their mis-
sion. M. Venizelos said that they
were determined to- do their utmost to
secure lasting peace and desired
hereafter to be the best of friends
with the Turks.
Details of the procedure and the
date of the first meeting of the con-
ferepce will not be arranged until all
the delegates arrive. Sir Edward
Grey, the British foreign secretary,
however, will attend the opening
meeting and make a short speech Of
welcome.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-13

via on enc pretext or another, OF
wishes to be master of the negotiations
at London.
Berlin, Dec. 12-Conferences Were
held, today, between Alfred Won Kid
erlen-W aechter, the German foreign
minister and DR.. S. Daneff one of the
Bulgarian peace plenipotentiaries, who
pa ssed through the German capital
on his way to London.
London. Dec 12.-Stories which have
been put into circulation in regard to
Austria Hungary's reservation in ac-
cepting the proposal to hold ambassa-
dorial conversations" and of the i'm
minence of her action against Servia
are officially declared here to be
groundIess.
Austro- Hungary, it is pointed out
welcomes the meeting of the diplomats
as she considers it will keep the Great
Powers in close touch and save time
by simplifying the discussions.
AS far as Austria is concerned, it
is added there is nothing to give rise
to renewed apprehension.
Tie Servian government has ex-
pre- ssed to the Austrian minister at
Belgrade, Servia's readiness to give
Austria Hungary full satisfaction in
regard tc the consular incident at
Prisrend, according to a special dis
ptach from Vienna.
EOndan, Dec. 12.-Reports from VII
ennd as to the sudden recall of the
Servian minister there are unfounded.
NJ. Jovanovitch was appointed to the
SerVian legation there a month ago
in place of NJ. Simitch. who formerly
held the post. NJ. Simitch was receiv-
ed by the Emperor in farewell audi
ence. today.
The strictest instructions have been
given to the peace delegates TO insist
upon the cesston of Adrianople and
Scutari. according to u Sofia dispatch
to the Times.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-13

The American Institute of Architects
entered on the closing day of its 46th an
nual convention at Washington, Thurs
day. prepared to listen to number, of
technical papers, elect officers for the
ensuing year and wind up its convention
affairs with a. banquet 1t developed that
the official slate is determined upon by
the nominating committee undoubtedly
would be adopted by the convention. 1t
includes all of the present officers. Wal
ter Cook of New York it president, r. G.
Sturgis of Boston vice president, and
Glenn Brown of Washington secretary
and treasurer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-13
WATERvIllE.
Gilbert Picard.

The death of Gilbert Picard. an ell
derby Winslow farmer, occurred at his
home, Thursday, at the age of 65
years. He had been i'll for year. A
widow and children survive. His many
friends will learn with sorrow of his
death. The funeral services will be
held. at 2 p. NJ, Sunday at st. Fran
els de Sales church, Waterville.
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Ryan Rebuked in
Dynamite Hearing.

Indianapolis, Dec. 12.-For assert
ing that 'Virulent attacks were made
upon him by contractors, who en-
ployed non union Workmen, Frank NJ.
Ryan, president of the Iron Workers
International Union, was censored by
the court at the Dynamite conspir-
acy" trial. today. as giving "Irrespon-
sive" answers.
Mr.. Ryan, the most prominent OF
the IL defendants. was asked what
he meant by comments he made oil
an invitation he received To visit VIVA.
IT. Jerome, then district attorney of
New York. Ryan's comments were
contained in a letter written in jan
uary, 1906, to John J. Mcnamara, see
rotary of the union. At that time, ac-
cording to the government, Ryan was
in New York directing the "Dynamit-
ing campaign" in the iron workers
general strike against open shop"
contractors. Ryan identified a copy
of letter he received from jerome
saying:
Il shall be glad to see you alone or
with your attorney. if you prefer
In his letter to Mcnamara he said:
Another surprise. enclose a copy
that if / am prevented in any way
from conducting the affairs of the as
ISOLATION you should advise the first
vice president to take charge.
What did you mean when you
said; If l am prevented from con-
Quoting the affairs of the associa-
TOME" asked District Attorney Mil
Ter.
Il meant just what it says re-
piled Ryan, who, although the district
attorney objected. kept on talking.
There had been virulent attacks pub
lished in New York and coming from
the National Erectors' Association and
a man named Donnelly had come from
Albany to circulate petition to have me
impeaehed as president. l did not know
what there was to ii until / investigat
ed Donnely's end and | wanted to be
prepared for any emergency. That is all
there is to it, except that / saw Je-
rome"
Objection was then made to Ryan's re-
marks Federal Judge A. B. Anderson,
turning toward the witness, said;
''All this talk is irresponsible. This is
the case of the United States government
against these defendants and not the
Erectors' Association. The government
established this prosecution
Los Angeles, Cal, Dec. 12.-Utterances
by attaches of the district attorneys Of
flee. today, indicate that the investiga-
ton of the alleged bribery transactions
in connection with the trial of James b.
Mcnamara, dynamiter. would be taken
up before a new grand jury which will
convene before Jan. s. the date set for
the second trial of Clarence barrow.
At the close of years activity, the
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Frank Chance Grows Modest.

Chicago, Dec. 12.-With everything
apparently clear for him to take
charge of the New York Americans.
next year. Frank Chance has deliver
ed his opinion, according to dispatches
received here. tonight, that 100000 u
year with a swear contract is the val
ne of his services to New York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-13
ST. ALeANs.

Mr.. and Mrs. D. r. Longley and adopt
ed daughter started for Los Angeles.
Cal. Dec. 9. Anna Clark will stay in
Waterville during their absence and at
tend school.
A Christmas tree win be held at the
Hopkins schoolhouse. Tuesday. evening.
Dec. "a.
Mrs. Ned Henderson and two children
from Corinna were visitors Sunday. at
Jack Smiths,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-13

Paris, Dec. 1.-THE Temps. which
is considered to reflect the views OF
the Government thinks that every
thing tends to confirm the feeling OF
uncertainty and uneasiness.
Reviewing the attitude of Austria
during the last six months. the paper
points out that. in 1909. when she had
to defend the annexation of Bosnia
and Herzegovina. Austria made mil
itary preparations on a considerably
smaller scale than those she has re-
Gently undertaken and also that Aus
tria is making these preparations in
the presence of Pacific Russia and
Servia, which is ready to abide by the
will of the Great Powers.
Other conservative opinion in Paris
is to the effect that Impartial observers
mast conclude that the cabinet at vi
emma is making ready to attack Ser
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kiIbane Easily Wins from Dixon.

ST Louis, Dec. 12.-Johnny Kilbane
won an easy victory over Tommy Dix
ON of Kansas City here, tonight. The
fight went the scheduled eight rounds,
but in the final round Dixon was in
such distress that Kilbane refused to
land a Knockout.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-13

up a fast PAGES during the next hour
making over 20 miles, and at 1 o'clock
the total for the II leaders stood at
s95 miles, laps, which is miles, 6
laps ahead of the Kramer Moran rec
ord Of 1911. The Suter brothers and the
Carman Loftes teams were still two
laps behind.