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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1913-11-21
AUTOMOBILE AS A WEAPON.

The conviction of two Chicago chauf-
feurs on charges of murder caused
some surprise several months ago.
Manslaughter is the usual charge in
cases where the chauffeur is prosecuted
for causing death and it was supposed
a new trial would result in an acquittal
on the murder charge. So far, how
ever, there is no new trial in sight,
the defendants petitions having been
denied by the court. The judge is
firmly convinced murder, and not man.
slaughter, was committed, and if his
decision is sustained, a highly import
ant precedent has been set in the mat
ter of dealing with automobile deaths
The testimony in the case in question
showed the defendants had been drink
ing, and at the time of striking their
respective victims were driving without
regard to the safety of pedestrians,
That, in itself, is a serious charge.
Without regard for the safety of pedes
TRANS means wilfully running amuck
and perhaps running amuck with an
automobile as weapon is quite as much
a crime as shooting indiscrmnately
with shotgun. Surely it is no less
dangerous to the public. - Brocktor
| Times
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1913-11-21
Auto Accident on Chapman Hill

Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel E. James of
Weybridge escaped on Wednesday night
between 7 and O'Clock what might
have turned out TO be very serious ac-
cident on Chapman hill, about a mile
north of this village, when they were
on their way home from Bristol, and
were near the home of Harry L. Hunt
The parties in the buggy were not
warned, according to the statements OF
Mr.. and Mrs. James, of the approach
ing automobile by the regular signals
but saw the headlights flashing ahead
of them and turned out as quick as pos
sible and claimed to have given the
automobile party more than half of the
road, but tn driver of the auto kept on
in the road without right, as understood,
and in so doing ran into the rear of the
carriage and overturned it, causing the
horse to run away and throwing both
Mr.. and Mrs. James out of the buggy.
They escaped with only severe shak-
ing up. The vehicle was demolished
but except from few scratches the
horse was not injured. 1t is miracle
how the occupants of the carriage es
capped being seriously injured, if mo-
killed.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1913-11-21
Skull Fractured as Auto Hiss Boy.

Harold Nelson, aged II, son of Chris
tian Nielsen of 102 Birch street, Roslin-
dale, was struck by an automobile in
front of the Charles Sumner school,
Roslindale, Tuesday and suffered a COM
pound fracture of the skull. The auto
mobile is owned by Louise Brooks OF
Brush Hill road, Hyde Park, and was
driven by James A. Glover. aged "a, OF
240 Huntington avenue. Glover applied
the brakes as soon as he saw the boy,
but could not avoid striking him. The
chauffeur took the child to the office Of
DR.. William J. O'Reilly at 423S Wash
ington street. The doctor ordered hin
removed to the City Hospital, where
his name is on the dangerous list. ! os
ton Herald.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1913-11-21
Seeks Damages in Two Suits

Providence, Nov. l3. Congressman
George F. O'Shaunessy today was
made defendant in two suits for dam
ages aggregrating SIS 600 filed by Will
liam H. Marian, a minor, and his
mother, Mrs. Rachael Marian, for in
juries alleged to have been received by
the boy July 3 when he was struck by
the congressman automobile.
The boy alleges he sustained injuries
to his ankle that caused him on Septem-
Der % to fall and break his arm.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1913-11-21

Colonel Roosevelt last evening de-
livered an address at the Colon theatre
before the Museo Social Argentina TAX
ing for his subject Truths and Half
Truths" His speech was a continue
ton of the recital of his political creed,
portion of which he outlined on No
vember when he told of the work
that he and his followers had set them
selves to accomplish in the United
States.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1913-11-21

help correct the errors in the theories
of Sound and Light. There will re-
main, as we have said before, much
excellent work in both, accomplished
by the different scientists of the world,
which, nov of little value because of
the fundamental error as to the essen
tial nature of these Sensations, will
help to complete full understanding of
the whole subject.
Let all remember, too, that in cor
recting this error in Light, they are
simply returning to the Corpuscular
Theory of Light, as formulated by Sir
Isaac Newton, and taught by all schools
and colleges for about 100 years; that
is, accepted by practically all scientists.
But at the same time the undulatory
theory of Sound was in vogue. 1t be-
coming evident that the two Sensations
of Light and Sound were governed by
the same laws, the effort was made to
bring them together; but unfortunately
those operating, instead of making
Sound corpuscular, made Light undula-
tory, thus getting them both wrong.
And this, practically, because DR..
Young, who favored the undulatory
theories, was living. and Sir Isaac
Newton, who favored the corpuscular,
was dead. 1t illustrates the old adage,
"a live dog is better than a dead lion. "
We give in this issue of the Register
two of the advertisements in regard to
the nature of Sound and Light, which
we have published in different parts of
the World, striving to draw the fire of
the other side; but we have found it to
be impossible. Not the slightest word
have we received, directly or indirectly.
The nearest to it was information
from Mr.. Pinney, Cashier of our Bank
that he had received several letters en-
quiring if Mr.. Battell's offers of reward
were good Mr.. Pinney said that he
answered that they were as good as any
in Vermont; but we have not as yet re
ceived any reply to the above offer.
On the other hand we notice that the
Encyclopaedia Brittanica, one of The
largest Encyclopedias published, boil
. in size and number of volumes, in it
last addition, recently issued, says tina
, they have no theory to advance at pres
, ent relating to Sound or Light.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1913-11-21
Run Down and Left 70 Di.

Laconia, N. H., Nov. l6. Rum down
by an automobile and abandoned in
what is probably a dying condition,
Albert Smith of Gilmanton Iron Works,
teamster in the employ of Frank A.
Barlow, was found lying unconscious
by the roadside shortly before o'clock
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-04-17
KNOX.
WASHINGTON.

The pond cleared Of ice, Friday,
April 4th just two weeks earlier than
last year.
Arthur Hilbert is home from Mas
sachusetts, and Alton. his brother, IS
home from Augusta for few DAYS
TO attend the funeral Of their httie
niece. Hazel Kharnfin.
Schools throughout the town arc
scheduled et9 begin Monday, April 2ls3''
The many ifriends Of MIS-. Alo ~; , }
Farrar will be glad To learn she mas
so far recovered from her recent at
tack of pneumonia. as 10 be able 10 be
up around again.
Mrs. Minnie Hamm who cut her
hand so badly on u piece OF glass a
short time ago was obliged to nave u
cut out last week.
Quite a delegation from this town
were summoned to attend court "a
Rockland. Monday. on the clarence
Curtis case. Deputy Sheriff charles
Duffey of Camden, assisted by Con-
stable w. q. Luce of this town, served
the papers. 1t will lee remembered
that Clarence Curtis killed his SISTER
Miss Grace Curtis. who had been ms
housekeeper for many years, by neat
ing her over the head with Il sharp
stone in the road in front OF mrS.
Ganzelc Brann's home: he also urea
to Kill Luther Kennedy, whom ne met
i'm the road in his team. After peat
ing his sister he went into the nome
of James A. Fitch ANA came near XIII
ing Mrs. Fitch and her little boy
After Frightening the home almost
two months, Hazel Helen, infant
Naughter of MIR. and MIS-. iiaii
Kharman, passed to the great beyond
Mrs. Kharman was Mias clydia iilp-
bert. daughter of MIR. and MIS- Jehn
M. Hilbert, where they make iheif
home. The little one WAS taken WI"
pneumonia about IA week before she
died. All that medical skin ana kihu
loving hands were able To do was
done. but the little bark was TOO traii
10 stand this awful disease, ana 70
went to dwell with the angels. Hao
she lived three days more she wouio
have been two months old, ana was
hurled from her grandparents resi-
3dence. saturday, on her second month
" irthday. Missionary w. e. oVefioch
officiating. Interment was maue -
the family lot in the Mari cemetery
Mr. Kharman was working in Middle
town at the time the baby was takei
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-04-17
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

Poaxo Teuma was arraigned at the
Auburn municipal court Tuesday, or
charges of assault and battery ON |. +.
Willis of Minot, and of carrying con
cealed weapons. He worked for Mir.
Willis at a sawmill at No Name Pond
Lewiston, and Mr.. Willis owed him
$72. He sent a check for this amount
to Teuma at Paris. where he lived.
The police are looking for the tai
man who attacked Mrs. Landry. wife
of Antoine Landry, business man ot
Biddeford Monday night and attempt
ed to rob her. Her cries aroused al
the neighborhood of the Birch street
school, and when several men ran -
her assistance the highwayman fled.
lie wore a long gray coat and soft
gray hat.
After worshiping on alternate Sun
DAYS for 40 years in The Union church
at Phillips. the Congregational and
Free Baptist Societies have united by
forming what is called the Federated
church, which will hold services every
Sunday in its own edifice The Union
church, under that name, Is no more.
Rev NJ S. Hutcflins, who has served
for both societies, has been called 10
the new church.
The April term of the supreme court
for Androscoggin county was opened
in Auburn, at 10 o'clock, TUESDAY
morning. Justice George 4. Haley OF
Biddeford presiding. II was Justice
IIaley's first term in this county. the
opening prayer was by Rev. j. True
Crosby Sheriff Hewitt M Lowe,
whose resignation has been accepted
by Gov. Haines, to take effect, Aprii
Is, was unable to be in attendance,
being confined to his bed by severe
illness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-04-17

hours ,are leaving Paterson. One firm,
Arenson & Bloom, employing go weav-
ers, Is going to Bayonne, Nj; the other.
the Schetty Silk Dyeing & Finishing Co.,
with 100 on its payrolls. is shipping its
machinery to Towanda, Pa. The strike
is now in its eighth week.
The battleships Minnesota and Idaho
sailed from the Philadelphia navy yard,
Wednesday, for Mexico to relieve the
battleships Virginia, Georgia, Nebraska,
New Jersey and Rhode Island, that have
been stationed in Southern waters. dur
ing the warfare in Mexico The battle
ships that are to be relieved will pro-
coed to Boston to prepare for target
practice. The battleship Connecticut will
sail from thes Philadelphia navy yard.
next Friday, for Mexico.
The safe is b. f. Keith,s theatre at In
dianapolis, Ind, was blown open. during
Tuesday night, and probably $1,000 stolen
1t is believed one Of the robbers hid in
the theatre, during Tuesday nights per-
Torrance, and after everyone has left,
opened the door for his cenfederates The
police say they have found no clues.
Two great icebergs 100 miles north Of
the transatlantic steamship lanes and
moving southwark, We're discovered by
the revenue cutter Seneca. April g. ac-
eording TO delayed wireless dispatch
to the revenue cutter service Wednes-
day. one berg was in latitude 1895 and
longitude 1853. The other was II miles
west of that position.
The French government at the re-
quest of the German foreign office has
erdersd an investigation into a brawl
between French students, and German
civilian visitors. last Sunday evening.
at Nancy, where FIVE Germans, includ-
ing two women, are said to have beer
insulted. first in a place of entertain
ment. again N = restaurant and final
t. 1T the railroad station. State Catn-
eillof Jean Baptiste Emile Ogier OF the
French ministry of the interior has
been placed in charg.. of the inquiry.
a number Of patients 1.-THE General
hospital in Kansas, City, Mo, Wednes-
day, suffered from inatteufion follow
ing 2 strike Of the Junior nurses OF the
Institution. Last night, Miss Mabel
Ehambe rlain, president Of the Junior
class. resigned when Miss Harriet
IpcH. the superintendent, assigned her
10 Ties urgcry' ward against her wishes
Thereupon Miss ChamherElin's class
mates. - in number. said they would
'tot work until Miss Chamberlain did
Fifty nurses are employed at the hos
pilal.
RI R"1. William b. Derrick, bishop
Of the West Indies, South America and
the Islands Of the Sen for the African
Methodist Episcopal church, died,
TUESDAY 1T his home in Flushing, l..
|. Bishop Derrick WAS one Of the most
prominent men in the eoiofed minis
try. lie WAS born in 1919 in Antigua.
West Indies. Before entering the min
istry he served in the United states
Navy during the civil War Prior To
his elevation 10 the bishopric he WAS
prominent rs a political campaign ora
ff,f-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-04-17
Canton Grange.

Canton Grange met in regular SEES
sion, Saturday. April II, with a
good attendance This Grange was
very fortunate in having two of the
Maine State Grange Officers present
master. C. s. Stetson, and the secre-
tary, e. II. Libby. The program In
memory of Henry w. Longfellow" was
carried out. Four applications were
received North Jay Grange accepted
the invitation to meet in Canton, April
26. when Pref. Laura nj. Comstock will
be present. The program follows;
Music, choir. "Red. White and Blue,
roll call answered with quotations
from Longfellow: music choir: after
noon session, music, Beautiful Grange
That We Love; selection from Long
fellow, THE Indian Hunter. by Mrs.
III. NJ Tucker; "Tribute to Longfei-
low. Florence Childs; music. choir:
address by Worthy state Master {.
S. Stetson: music. choir; Home Sweet
Home" pleasant talk by y. II. Lib
by was given and a selection from
Longfallow, 1.-The First Poem, also
the last poem of Longfellow We're read
by Mrs. Martha Colman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-04-17
Panama Canal Lawns.

Government officials state that, by
the time the Panama canal is opened,
ships may sail through teIraced green
lawns instead of the bare yellow earth
slopes now in evidence. The reason Is
not altogether an aesthetic one.
Ii is believed that seeding the slop-
ing sides of the canal through the cuts
with 4 strong grass may prevent the
slides now SO frequent, and viii re-
duce the wearing effects of the trupi-
al rains An expert hotanist from
the Smithsonian institution has been
iptructed with the task of testing this
theory, and the department of agricui-
ture has co operated to the extent of
shipping to Panam thousands of
pounds of grass seed.
II is pointed out that, even though 1t
be impossible entirely To prevent the
occasional big slides, it Is almost GER
tain that the planting of grass seed
will result in a great saving by hold
ing the ground from starting except
under great PRESSURE. and by reducing
the erosion which brings down tre-
mendous amount of earth in The course
of a year.-Harper's Weekly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-04-17

sick and, came home. They have the
deepest sympathy of their large circle
of friends
The roads are in an awful eendi-
ton, some of them almost impossible
ON account OF the depth of the mud.
This has been the longest mud time
for many years.
Mrs. Sadie Lenfest of Union and
Miss Mamie Jones of Augusta, are
spending few days with their par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. James w. Jones
f.AST-Fred Millay Of Liberty, vas u
visitor at Ernest Lights. for q few days
last week
Ralph Davis Of Friendship, was a
! business sitcr in town. last week
and stopped over night at w. w.
Lights al Lake View Farm.
Charles Savage and Everett Pinl1ham
of Gazorvilie We're in this place, Lass
Monday, clipping brown tan moth
nests They report the number of nests
to be about the same as last year.
Oria Johnston recently purchased II
cow OF W. w Light.
George lincoln of Washington. was
a caller AZ Rodoiphns Sukeforth's. one
day last week.
Roy Dreamer of South Washington.
was a caller at c. e. Overlockes, last
Saturday.
Mr.. and Nrs. VIII Sanford OF Liberty
we're gue SITS OF Mrs. BESSIE Light last
sunday.
|. Mrs. Emma Ludwig of BurketVlle
visited at &. f. Overlock's, Ernes;
Lights and W. ". Lights. Friday If
last week.
Leroy Pendleton went to Union, las
Friday, after ". w. Light. who has
beer, iii Reekland. attending court ses-
sions.
Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Powell Of Bel
fast we're in this place, for a few days
last week. visiting old friends.
Perley Overlook sold yoke of oxen,
recently. to 4. Sukefofth and Charles
Overlook also sold a COW To Walter
Light Of Liberty.
ia Little Miss Alice Eenlla Light Of Lab
crty, is tue guest of her parents, Mr.
ana fl Mrs ernest Light, for Ct few
weeks lp 2
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-04-17

Miss Dorothy l.. Shuman, who has
been passing a few days with her
uncle and aunt. Mr.. and Mrs. e. G..
league returned home. Sunday
Maple Grange, Z. of H., worked the
First degree on five candidates las.
Thursday evening. And although the
travelling was very bad some fifty odd
members We're present.
Mrs. Edith Walter, who has been
passing a few weeks at the home ST
her son, 6. 6 Waaltferh lhitss, returned -
Franklin. Mass.
+. G. league made a business. trip co
Rockland, Saturday
Deputy Sheriff Franklin Pitcher of
Waldoboro was in this place, Friday.
on business. a..s.
Mr. and Mrs. +. L. league J, an
family of Warren We're In thi. place.
Sunday. visiting relatives.
Miss Marjorie Mank, who has been
Passing several weeks with her aunt
Mrs Pearl Whitehouse, has returned
to her home in Manktown.
This community was shocked 10
learn of the sudden death CT George
Sidelinger, son of Mr. and Mrs. Nor
rington Sidelinger of Union. Mr..
Sidelinger was taken suddenly Ill.
Saturday, and passed away sunday
evening. The grief stricken parents
have the sympathy of their many
friends in this place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-04-17
Union Grange, East Sumner.

Union Grange, No. So met ia regular
session. April II. There was a good
attendance, the chairs were filled as
follows: Worthy lecturer, by Past Lee
turer Blanche Bonney; steward, j. Il.
Palmer; Flora. Lizzie Palmer. Two
candidates We're instructed in the First
and Second degrees. The afternoon
session was in the lecturers hands,
ard opened with music by Mabel
Cobb, Kate Morrill,: Stella Robinson
and Nahum Morrill,. A very interest
ing lecture on apple trees was given by
Prof. +. +. Hitchins; a reading by
Gladys Cushman; music closed the en-
tertainment Worthy Master Spaula-
ing of Mt. Grange North Buckiield was
n visitor
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-04-17
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

A resolution calling upon the Nebi asKa
delegation in Congress to support the
pending amendment to the Federal Con-
stitution providing for the election OF
federal judges every six years was adopt
ed Wednesday, by the Nebraska House
of Representatives.,
The forest fire raging in Custer county,
South Dakota is said to be the worst in
the history of the Black Hills. The fire
is 20 miles long and one mile wide. Two
troops of cavalry from Fort Mead have
gone to the scene to aid in fighting the
fire. The town of Buffalo Gap is said to
be in danger.
Selection of saloon keepers by popular
vote became a reality. Wednesday. in
FIX Point a town in Onion county,
South Dakota. 1t is believed to he the
first time in the country that the ballot
has been utilized to determine who shall
operate saloons.
Two of the many silk mills now idle al
Paterson, N. j., because of the strike OF
5000 WORKERS for more pay and shorter
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-04-17

Zone see me. My ears itched SO that
scratched until they bled. Soon they
became inilamed and swelled terribly. My
face was that way for over a year and
tried several remedies but they were not
satisfactory. Finally | tried Cuticura Soap
and Ointment and after using one box OF
Cuticura Ointment and one cake of Gatieura
Soap l was completely cured and can say
now that l have as good skin as anyone
(Slgned@ Mrs. Nellie Maresca, Mar D. 1912.
The regular Use of Cuticura Soap for toilet
and bath not only tends to preserve. purify
and beautify the skin. scalp, hair and hands.
but assists In preventing inflammation. irri-
tation and ciogging Of the pores. the common
cause of pimples. biaekheaGs, redness. rough
ness. and other unwholesome conditions.
Caticura Soap and Cutieura Ointment arc
sold throughout the world. Liberal sample Of
each mailed free, with 32-p. Skin Book Al
dress postcard "cutieura DeptT, Boston.
As-Tender-fa ed men should use Cuticu.a
Soap Shaving stick. 25c. Sample free.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-04-17

sawed wood for Lewis Day Tuesday.
The drama. Ny Uncle from In
dia,' is IN he played b. II members
Of the ShCopscot Lake Grange, direct
ed by l. p. Critics at the Grange hall,
for the benefit of the Grange. Friday
evening. April Is. If stormy, post
paned to Monday evening, April u.
Ed cain with four assistants was III
this place last week gathering brown
tail moths
GENTER-News has been received
here Of the death of Oscar Gushman
of MontNille. Mrs. CAahman was
Miss Emma Bowler of this place.
W. S. Jones went To Belfast, Mon
day, 10 serve his second term as grand
juryman. Mrs. Jones accompanied
him as far as Augusta, where she viii
visit until his return
Rev McNevan of Nanset, Maine.
preached Il very interesting sermon at
the chapel, Sunday morning.
BRANCH ,MILLS-Wesey Campbell
is suffering from sciatica.
Mrs. A. w Worthing entertained
the Sewing circle. April L.
Branch Mills SUNDAY school will be
recognized next Sunday. The hour
of meeting will be 1880. We hope all
will attend.
stephen Clark and Miss Flora
Kitchin visited her aunt, Mrs. Fred
Moody in Windsor, Saturday and sun
day.
". 8. jones is in Eelfast serving on
the jury. Mrs. ". :. Jones is visiting
friends in Augusta.
Miss Hattie Washburn has got the
house which she has rented ready fo.'
occupancy, and has moved in.
Miss Matte Edwards. who has been
working for Mrs j. L. B. Dinsmore.
has gone home as she intends to teach
this summer. Her place is filed BY
Miss Ida Mutt of Clinton
Mrs. Il. f. Coombs and mother Mrs.
Madison Hisler, visited Mrs. Jennie
Hussey. Saturday. in Albion. Mrs.
Hussey has been quite i'll. but is inn
proving
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RED CROSS WILL AID.
Indiana Will Receive Help for Rcha
biiitation.

Indianapolis. Ind. April 16.-The
American Red Cross and the state
Jointly win take up the relief work
and rehabilitation in the fioed sections
ot Indiana, according to an agreement
reached. today ut a conference between
Ernest T. Bicknell, National Red
cross director and Coy. Ralston. The
HeG cross VIII send sS0.oG Of It's funds
inc the state for rehabilitation AMI
Coy. fsalston will furnish $60,0oo to-
ward the relief work. This was an
nmnced in a statement issued from
the Governors Office, late today.