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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-06
EuriCO MaSCiOli
Is EleCtrOCuted.

Boston. June 6.-Enrieo Mascioli of
HUI, who. with Mrs. Lena Cusumano,
was convicted of the murder of the
woman's husband Frank Cusumano,
vas electrocuted at the state prison
at Charlestown, this morning. The
woman's sentence of death was COM
muted TO life Imprisonment by the
Governors Council, yesterday.
Mascioli was declared dead at 12.1S
O'Clock.
Maseioli walked to the chair be-
tween two guards with eyes open and
head erect and without the slightest
trace of fear. He was accompanied
by Rev Vitterio Gregori, an Italian
priest. who had been with him during
the last hours, and as the guards
busted themselves in adjusting the
straps and contacts the priest read
from the prayer book in the Latin
tongue. Mascioli had assured his
guards that he would give them no
trouble, saying:
You won't have any trouble with
me, | will go to my. death bravely."
Just before the current was applied
at 12:13:44 A. M, the Rev. Father
W uIpHN Utlu d CiutiiiA " iiiS man =
lips and he kissed it three times. Then
Warden Bridges raised his cane and
q current of 1920 volts passed through
the body of the condemned man. The
current remained ON for l minute and
10 seconds the ampherage of from
10 to II being the highest ever used
at an electrocution at the prison. The
physicians then examined the body
and at 1918 pronounced him legally
dead.
Mrs. Cusumano was not in the death
house at the time of the electrocution.
She had been removed previously by
automobile to the womens prison at
Sherborn, where she is 10 spend the
rest of her life.
Mascioli was % years of age and a
native of Cerullo, Italy. He came to
this country about seven years ago
and had since resided in Hull, being
La stone mason by trade
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-06

men will cross the Ohio river and enter
the thicket on the Indiana side. Black
burns sweetheart, Ella Campbell, releas-
ed, Wednesday, from Jail at Roekport,
Ind, has promised to lead the posse to
his hiding place.
Prince Jaime of Spain, second son of
King Alfonso and Queen Victoria of
Spain, was operated on at Madrid.
Wednesday, for abscess of the ear. The
operation was performed by Prof. Moore
of Bordeaux. Prince Jamie, who is now
about four years of age, has been oper-
ated on several times for affections of
the nose and throat. tie has never 1een
in robust health and reports have been
current that he was without the power of
speech. 1t was hoped that by an opera
ton performed, last August, at Fri
bourg, permanent cure would be eff
fected.
Being over the form of a dying
baby that had been rushed by "a
hrose's hoof. a priest. Wednesday
night, at New York, baptized the in
FAINT as the ambulance carrying them
was being rushed at top speed to the
hospital The Rev Father Lenzi of
the Church Of Our Lady of Pity, had
been hurriedly summoned when the
ambulance was called as the child
had not been previously baptized.
With his stole and a vessel of holy
water in his hand he reached the
house at the moment two months old
Lucy Norma was being lifted into the
ambulance. The ceremony was con-
cluded as the hospital was reached.
The baby died before she could be
carried into the operating room. A
horse dashng from a gateway had
knocked down nine-year-old Mary
Norma as she was carrying her sis
ter along the street. The older girl,
while badly hurt. will recover.
There is no limit to the speed a ply
stefan may make through the streets
in an automobile when racing with the
stork, according 10 a ruling of Police
Magistrate Dodd Wednesday. at New
York The magistrate admitted per-
sonai interest in the subject when two
physicians were arraigned for going
az top speed in Brooklyn, Tuesday
night. They made the plea of iustifi-
able hurry. Officer" said the magis-
tr&te, turning to the policeman who
made the arrest, you ought to exer-
else leniency in such cases. When &
physician is racing with the stork, he
is justified in putting on speed. The
subject is one in which / am keenly
interested, for the stork brought the
finest baby boy in the world to my
house, last Monday night" The pris-
oners were discharged
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-06
Modern "SailOrs" Refuse
To Do Muster Duty on Ship.

sufficient men qualified for the pur
pose"
He said that it would be imprac-
ticahle for such a ship as the Titanic
10 carry boats to accommodate all
persons. He thought that even in
normal, fine weather they would be
unseaworthy with 65 persons 40
would be as many as they could safe
~ carry In rough weather and 1t
would often be impossible to launch
the boats at all. Commanders are
never ordered to make the passage
within certain time, continued the
witness; sometimes they are told not
to land until certain time.
Lord Mersie-"I have been told that
the Atlantic liners pay no attention
to fog, but steam just as quickly
through it."
Mr.. Sanderson. sharply-"Any man who
told you that was very ignorant or
very vicious man. 1t is absolutely un-
true
Mr. Sanderson said that the company
was building life. rafts-flat ones resting
ON tanks with life lines which might be
slowed in nests He thought that five
seamen for each lifeboat would be sutfi-
Client. When the question of musters was
raised, Mr.. Sanderson made another sem
sational statement
I'VE have experienced great dithculty
in carrying out musters." he said. First.
because we have so many passengers
that many of the crew cannot be spared
from their posts"
He went on to say that part of the
crew of the respective ships were so I'M
willing at times to participate in mus
tiers that they refused duty on the voy-
age.
II am speaking particularly of the fire
men," explained the witness. THE first
instance occurred on voyage of the
Oceanic to New York when the firemen
refused muster duty. Capt. Haddock
logged the men for disobeying orders.
There was such friction that the com
pany modified its orders to permit muster
at New York instead of during the voy-
age There have been two other in
E stances since"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-06

Miss Fausta NJ. Grindle. who has
resigned her position in the office of
the superintendent of schools, has ac-
cepted a position as head bookkeeper
with the Emery Brown Co. The COM
pany is to use the modern Baker
Bawder system of accounting, and Sc
lected Miss Grindle on account of her
marked ability. She is a graduate of
the Castine Normal school, the Shaw
Business College at Bangor, and aft
erwards was with the G. NJ Lancey
Co. Hart1and, as bookkeeper, and act
ed in the same capacity for the Wa
terville Trust Co. in its Hartland
branch. For the past three years she
has been in the office of the superin-
tendent of schools.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-06

second squadron of the Atlantic fleet
which had been lying at anchor at
Key West for the last week. The facts
as disclosed at the state department
are that several of the large Ameri-
can, British, French and Spanish
companies, operating plantations and
mines in eastern Cuba Telegram hed
the Cuban government through the
Alcalde OF Guantanamo, demand for
100 regular troops for each of their
mills and 80 for each of their cane
fields.
In reply President Gomez pointed
out that a compliance with their re-
quest would require the use of 1850
OF his best troops for the protection
Of one group of foreign properties in
Il single section of the disaffeeted dis
trict. sonef
II ne acceded 10 such a demand, he
sold. his whole regular army would
sIot suffice for police work alone and
he would have no forces left with
which to carry on the campaign
against the Insurrectionists.
Meanwhile complaints multiplied the
situation in Guantanamo was becom-
ing more alarming and the Guantana-
mo Sugar Co had definite Informal
ton that the rebels intended to de-
sfrey ole or more of the Foreign es-
tates there.
The manager of the Spanish Ameri-
can Iron Co, having declined meet
ing with a rebel leader with 100 fol-
lowers near Cuero, WAS threatened
with the destruction of all property
between that place and Juragua.
The owners and representatives of
several of the large American prop
critics near Guantanamo, having fail
&c in their application TO the Cuban
government then appealed directly to
Capt. line. Capt. Kline, judging that
the gravity Of the situation demand
ed the use CT American guards, this
nsorn;ne. sent $50 of his marines from
the naval station by boat up Guanta-
namo bay 10 a landing place near
Caimanera, the terminus OF the rail-
way running UP to the city Of Guam
tanamo, Is miles inland.
The gunboat Paducah about the
same time reported the situation at
Santiago as critical. which determin-
ed Capt. Kline to call upon the navy
department for more marines Ac-
cordingly Admiral Osterhaus prompt
~ dispatched from Key West to
Guantanamo, the fourth division OF
the Atlantic fleet comprising the bat
tleships Ohio Missouri. Mississippi
and Minnesota.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-06
L. r. MEDICINE
Used By Three Generations.


In thousands of families all through
the cities and towns of the State,
Though the science of medicine in aid
ing nature 20 bring about cures is
sometimes said 10 be an experiment.
Il. ~ Atwood's Medicine as a re-
lief for constipation. indigestion, in
active liver and other similar troubles.
is 20 sure and the results so beneficial
that IL has become standard remedy
for restoring health throughout New
England.
Read what NJ. ]. Lothrop says
Il think your T.. r. Atwood's
Medicine the best for Dyspepsia OF
anything | ever used. Ny mother took
Ii 40 years ago: my father uses IT all
the time and would not think Of get
ting along without it. l use il in my
family NJ j. Lothrop. Notch Me.
Large bottle IS cents at all stores.
Il f. MEDICINE CO. Portland.
Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-06
A Surprise Party for Wells.

New York. June 5.--Matt Wells, the
English lightweight champion, and
hundreds of spectators were surprised
in Brooklyn, tonight. when Young
Brown, an East Side lightweight,
knocked the Englishman off his feet
in the first round of a 10-round bout,
with a clean left swing to the Jaw.
Wells was up IN couple of seconds,
and although he had the better of the
light as a whole he found Brown un-
eXpectedly strong and clever
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-06
MEDICAL ASSOCIATION.
Physicians Read Papers Relating to
Specialized Branches.

Atlantic City, y. j.. June 5.--The IA
sections of the American Medical AS
ISOLATION in convention here held all
day meetings, today, in which ply
sielans read papers Ielating TO their
specialized branches in the practice
OF medicine and surgery. In nearly
every section Illustrations were given
OF cases in actual practice.
one of the many interesting meet
lngs was that on industrial diseases.
According to report to be present
cd to the national government i'll
ness among the industrial workers
costs the United States $722. S92. $50 In
economic loss and cost of medical at
tention. II is eiaimel that ct least
. per cent. of this enormous waste
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-06
Omer A. Braq 90.

The death of Omer A. Bragg of
Winslow occurred at Paine's Corner,
Wednesday, after an extended illness.
at the age of rs years. A wife and
children survive. Mr.. Bragg was born
in Albion, and was the son of a. II.
Bragg. The funeral services will take
place at the home, at p. NJ, Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-06
Bryan Starts on LONG Trip.

Lincoln, Neb., June William J.
Bryan started, last evening, on tour
of the country which will require an
absence from home Of three months.
MT Bryan's early itinerary includes
attendance at both the Republican Ma
uonal convention, which he will at
tend as working newspaperman and
the Democratic convention. 10 which
he Is a delegate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-06
P|TTSF|ELD.

The Maine universalist convention
with the Plttsfield church, Monday,
Tuesday and Wednesday. closed.
"Wednesday evening, with an saddress
by Rev Isabella Sterling Macduff of
Bridgton. who used for her subject.
privileged Women sermon,
Making the Rest of the church"
was delivered by Rev. Rodney +.
Johonnett, ID. d, of Auburn. Music
was furnished by the vested choir
500 A. NJ, early prayer meeting.
led by Rev. j. w. Steele of Halo
we'll.
9. Conference meeting. ''What the
I5niyersalist Church Has Done For
Me-" Rev. J. H. Bowie. Hartland.
10 BUSINESS of the convention.
11.45. address, Educational Inter
ests in the South Rev. J. f. Jordan.
d. d., of Suffolk, Va, who has the
distinction of being the only colored
ITniyersaIist minister in the United
States.
The afternoons program was given
under the auspices of the Women's
JTniyersalist Missionary Society OF
Maine. Mrs. Henry Bernard Smith
presiding. Addresses were given by
Rev. Hannah ]. Powell, Sea Coast
Missionary, and by Mrs Smith. pres
iaent of the society. The following
officers were elected:
President Mrs. H. b. Smith. Me-
chanic Falls; Vice Pres. Mrs. j. +.
Albion, Portland; Sec. Mrs c. A.
Haskell, Rockland; Treas, Mrs. e. III.
fct Suntq
Bangor. Mrs. Charles Chalmers; Pts
cataquis, Mrs. c, II. Durham; Lew
iston. Mrs. r. F. Johonnett; Rock
land, Mrs. A. N. Blackford: Oxford,
Mrs O. NJ. Mason; Portland, mrs
George S. Hunt. AT the morning SEES
sion the election of the officers Oh
the convention resulted as follows
President Hon. George E. fogg,
Portland; 1st Vice, Prof. j. M. car
roll, Lewiston; I'd Vice Pres, KEY. L..
W. Coons, Augusta; secretary, Hervey
III. White, who will serve as secretary
until a successor be elected by the
executive board of the convention;
treasurer, Merritt B. Coolidge, Wood
fords; trustee for three years, G. o.
Wilkins, Kingfield; committee on fel-
lowship, Rev. Merritt G. Ward. Rev.
Howard A. Markley of Turner. Rev.
Fenwick l.. Leavitt of Woodfords, DR..
A. n. Witham of Westbrook, j. Fl.
Files OF Woodfords; social service
commission, Rev. John Evans. Gardi-
ner, chairman; Rev. James F. Albion,
Portland; Rev. Charles Fl. Temple.
lewiston; Rev. H. A. Marley, Tur-
ner; Rev. Ashley III. Smith, Bangor:
George E. Fogg, Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-06
Mrs. cusumano's Sentence Committed

Boston, June 5.-The life of Mrs.
Lena Cusumano, who has been in the
death cell at the state prison for six
days awaiting electrocution for the
murder of her husband, was spared,
today, by the Executive Council.
Mrs. cusumano sent an affidavit to
the Council. today, denying that she
knew of the murder of her husband,
until Enrico Mascioli. who was con-
victed with her, told her that he had
done it, The Council refused COM
mutation for Mascioli.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-06

The general committee in charge
of the Fourth of July observance will
meet in the office of the Central
Maine Power Co. at p. NJ, Thurs
day, at which time the reports of the
subcommittee will be heard, and
plans made for advertising as soon as
definite events are decided upon. Wa
terville's Fourth observance is to be
heralded far and wide.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-06
BASEBALL NOTES.

Midshipman Walter Seibert of Micni-
gan was, Wednesday night. at Annapolis,
Md, elected captain of next years Navy
baseball team. Seibert, who will be q
member of the first class, next season,
succeeds Midshipman Bunny Abbott
of Massachusetts. He is a pitcher
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-06
Probably Ordered to Cuba.

Key West, Fla. June 5.-The fourth
division of the Atlantic fleet. consist
ing of the battleships Ohio, Missouri
Minnesota and Mississippi. today, re
ceived sealed orders to proceed 10 sea
at once and Immediately left the har-
Dor here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-06

Charleston. w. Va, June 5.-That
yesterdays Republican primary In
West Virginia was a veritable land
slide for DR.. Fl. ID. Hatfield for gov
ernor over Charles w. Swisher and
Charles W. Dillon, was indicated, to-
day. when more complete returns were
obtained DIR. Hatfeld's nomination is
conceded by from $4,000 to 10000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-06
The officers and trustees 0

The officers and trustees of the
Lakeside Campmeeting Association
held a meeting, Tuesday, at Lakeside,
and decided to hold the 1912 camp
meeting, commencing August %, and
concluding, Sunday. Sept 1. Rev. It.
]. Coolbroth of Waterville and Rev.
j. A. Woodwork of Bangor were
chosen committee to make arrange
ments for the event.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-06

The members of the Congregational
church will assemble. Thursday eve
ming. at the vestry to take action up
on tne recommendations OF the COM
mittee on repairs. All supporters oil
the church are invited to attend.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-06
wATERvILLE HIGH.

Three-base hits-Berry, Cunningham.
Two-base hits-Simpson, Williams. hack
EFT. Struck out-By Williams g.. BY Rack-
life 8, by Mulholiand 4. Double pay
Tozier to Good Hit by pitched ball.
Rackliffe, Tozier Passed ball-Estes z
Base on balls-Of Williams l.. off Rack
life s. Umpire. McDonough of Portland
Time 2h Attendance, 800.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-06

can be saved by proper protection of
workers.
The report will be presented in ac-
cordance with an appeal to the GOV
eminent for its cooperation in ii
campaign to reduce disease among the
industrial workers of the country.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-06

A Leap Year ball will be held,
Thursday, at the Fairfield Center
Grange hall under the auspices OF
Victor Grange. Drew's Orchestra. five
pieces, will play and "A Baked Bean
supper will be served at intermission
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-06

The meeting of the Chamber of
Commerce signers is to take place at
Z 30 p. NJ, Monday. in City hall. 1t
is expected that there will be large
and enthusiastic attendance of Wa
terville citizens at that time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-06

A June hop is to be held by the
class of 1912, Waterville High school,
Friday evening. in Clukey Assembly
hall. A reception will be held at s
o'clock. Music Is to be furnished by
the Greedy Pratt orchestra.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-06

One of the measures introduced at
the meeting of the aldermen, Tues
day evening was designed to make
al city officials who receive salary
of over 5000 devote all their time to
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-06

Delegates and members of Garfield
Camp, S. of ", left on the morning
train. Wednesday. for Gardiner, to at
tend The State convention. About 10
members planned to be present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-06

Hebert C. Libby registrar of Colby
College, will address the Pressure Isle
High school graduating class, Thurs
day morning. and the Aroostook State
Normal school graduates, in the eve
ming He will address the students
of Kicker Classical Institute, Friday
evening at Houlton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-06

Thursday is the feast of Corpus
Christi, which will be observed in
Waterville Catholic churches. At the
Sacred Heart church, masses will be
at 6 and 7.30 A. NJ.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-06

the work of the city. The aldermen
voted the measure down, on short no.
tice. II was introduced by a council
man.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-06

The monthly meeting of the Water
vile w. C. r. L. is to be held at 3
p M, Thursday, in the vestry of the
Baptist church. and all members are
urged to be present
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-06

Mrs. Edward woodman anil Miss
Hannah Woodman of Portland arriv-
ed from the Forest City, Wednesday.
by auto. registering at The Elmwood.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-06

The Dean prize speaking contest
under the auspices of Winslow
schools, will take place, Friday eve
ming. in the Congregational church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-06
Henry Cronjager of New York Cit

Henry Cronjager of New York City,
who has been taking motion picture
views of the logs drives on Maine
rivers. was registered. Wednesday. at
the Elmwood, on his return to New
York. Mr. Cronjager is connected
with the Edison Co, and was one OF
the troupe in this city, last February.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-06
WATERvILLE.

Charles Newton of Bingham was in
tine city. Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-06

F. A. Patterson, the Bangor archi-
toct. was a visitor, Wednesday, in
Waterville.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-06

Albert f. Wade left, Wednesday,
for a business trip to Boston and La
COMA, " H.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-06

Mrs Charles A. Hill and Miss Foley,
who have been at The Elmwood, since
Sunday, returned, Wednesday, to
Belgrade Lakes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-06

Harry Muivany of Bangor was in
the city, Wednesday. to attend the
Coburn game.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-06

Mrs. Imogene Doughty of Augusta is
the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Jay II.
Scribner.
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AMERICAN MARINES
ARE LANDED IN CUBA.

CONTINUED from Page one.)
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Santiago, June 5,-One company Of ma
rines from the United States naval sta
ton Is now on guard at Guantanamo
The remainder Of the marines have been
distributed among the various planta-
tons owned by foreigners. who had
complained to the mayor that the Cuban
troops were insufficient to afford protec-
tfon