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Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-08-13
MULHALL I'LL.
Literally Wlra0 0utby Strain
OF Long Examination.
Investigation Committee Forced
To Adjourn Until Thursday.
Spends Two Hours, tuesday, on the
Stand Telling Of Lobbying.

Washington, Aug. 12.-With its prin-
cipal witness. Martin NJ. Mulhall. ill,
the House lobby investigating COM
mittee, today. was forced to adjourn,
until Thursday In the meantime, Null
hail. who says he has been literally
worn out by the strain of continual
examination before the Congressional
Investigators, VIII rest under the care
of a physician in an attempt to fit
himself to resume his testimony.
Mulhan spent about two hours on
the stand, today, giving the details of
his lobby transaction with men now
in Congress. During that time he com
planned frequently of feeling badly and
finally the committee was recessed for
two hours to allow him to rest. AT the
end of that time his attorney, John
w H. Grim, announced that his
clients physician said lie would not
be able to continue on the stand with
cut a rest
In lengthy executive session, the
committee decided that the investl-
cation could not proceed in an orderly
way without concluding Mulhalfs tes
timony and an adjournment was taken.
until Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-08-13
ICERORO.

Some Of our young people are look
ing forward with great pleasure to
next Saturday at Cedar Grove, which
is to be lively one. There will be u
ball game, at $50, after which there is
to be a Lawn party. Supper will be
served, from to s, and from to IL
they will trip the light fantastic toe.
Walter Lint has purchased new
motor boat
Chester Foster of Hallowell. who has
been stopping with his grandparents,
for some time, has returned to his
home.
Glenwood Villa was the scene OF a
very pleasant dance and social, Mon
day evening. Among those present
were: Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Merriman'
Miss Merriman and gentleman; Mrs.
Murphy and Mrs. II. II. Hanover, Mrs.
Jennie Sylvester, Mr.. and Mrs. Page
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry G. Aston, Mrs.
Littlefield, Miss Littlefield, the Misses
Roche, Cooke and Dunn, Mr. Maloney
and Mrs. Ella Manning.
Mr.. and Mrs Harry Aston, WHO
have been passing their vacation at
the villa, returned to their home IN
New York, Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-08-13
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The Galiza Case.

Third, in order, was the case of An
toinetta Galiza, who was represented
by NJ. E. Sawtelle of Augusta. AS be-
fore Mr.. Fischer represented the
county. Through her counsel, Mrs.
Galiza entered a plea of mot guilty.
Deputy Sheriff Emery the first to
testify stated that he in company with
Deputy Sheriffs Bucklin and Lewis,
found quantity of liquor consigned
To A. Galiza. in the cellar of the resi-
dence of the same.
However, Mrs. Galiza denied any
claim of the goods at the time.
For the defence, the respondent was
the first to testify, who claimed that
part of the goods, was the property
of boarder, while the rest of it was
for her own private use.
A. Colombo, boarder at Mrs.
Galiza's house, claimed that n good
part of the liquor found. was his, and
that he was an ardent lover of the
fluid and drank lot of 1t in the run
of a week The respondent was found
mot guilty" of the charge against her
and the case was discharged.
The case of Angelina GaliZa will be
taken at a later date, as several of
the witnesses necessary, were unable
to be present. and the late hour of the
conclusion of the third case, forced
the court to adjourn.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-08-13
LaiOie'S 18th Year
In BaSeballdOm.

Washington, Aug. 12.-Napoleon La
ioie. second baseman of the CleVelilhu
American League team, which pays
the final game of the present series
with Washington, this afternoon, i
celebrating the 17th anniversary Oh ms
entrance TO the big leagues, today
Lajoie made his debut as nrst
baseman, playing with the Phlladelphia
Nationals. Later he went To secohu
base where he found himself. lie was
great batter from the start anu
today, seems as good as ever. onoIh-
cial figures give him batting average
of 343 Many critics rate nm the
greatest batsman that ever lived.
During the war between the Amerl-
can and National Leagues, LaJoie
went to Cleveland because of an IN
junction which prevented HIM play
ing in the state of Pennsylvania With
the Philadelphia Americans, to Whlch
team he jumped from the Phlladeiphla
Nationals.
Lajoie said, today. that he Will NOT
quit playing ball until they tear ms
uniform from his back.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-08-13
The Cali Case.

The second, was that of Francisco
Gall, who was represented by .Bene-
diet +. Maher of Augusta. Mr.. Fischer
of Augusta represented the county in
this case also. The respondent enter
ed plea of mot guilty.
Deputy Sheriff Emery was the first
to testify. Mrs. Galli's counsel began
by compelling Mr.. Emery to mention
the names from which complaints
came from there being several, after
which the latter gave testimony con-
cerning the seizure of the goods.
Deputy Sheriff Bucklin was the
next witness, but his testimony was
very much the same as Emery's. w.
II. johnson, corroborated previous tes-
timony. This concluded the testimony
against the respondent.
For the defence, Mrs. CALI was the
only one to testify. stating that the
liquors seized was the property of her
boarders, of which there is four. How
ever. as there seemed to be a lack OF
evidence. the case Was discharged.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-08-13
SKOWnECAN.

Among those to attend the races at
Augusta, Tuesday, were: Fred Tus-
can, Norris Cleveland. Joseph But
Ter and Bales Spaulding.
George III. Foster of Canaan lost a
$40 tire from his automobile while at
tending the theater at Lakewood a
few nights ago. 1t was found that
someone had stolen it. The incident
has led to a movement to have yard
built at Lakewood for automobiles
and a man employed to look after
ing the theater, each automobilist to
be charged a certain sum.
The August term of the Somerset
probate court convened. Tuesday
with Judge c. o. Small presiding
There is considerable business to
transact at this term of court, many
wills being included in the work to be
probated.
Benjamin Priest, who is now l0l
years old and the Oldest man OF
Canaan, is critically i'll, little hope be-
ing held out for his recovery. Mr.
Priest for many years has been an in
teresting figure in this country. He
is veteran of the Civil War, prob
ably the oldest in the United States
Up until last Memorial day each year
he had attended all functions relative
TO veterans and has led the parade
ech time. He has always been in
good health and it was only short
time ago that he was taken sick.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-08-13

Aged sS Years, of Madison, and Grand
daughter, Ruth Conrad of Portland.
pints were found cleverly concealed be-
tween the two floors. About this time
DeAnnis made a hurried departure and,
up to late hour Tuesday afternoon, had
not been located by the officers
A very pleasing event to the patrons
of the Pastime moving picture theatre,
Monday evening. was the re-dedication,
An addition of "a feet to the back end
has just been completed A sloping floor
has been put in on the ground floor and
the gallery enlarged. The steel ceiling,
together with a modern ventIating sys-
tenn and opera chairs make the room one
Of the most comfortable and up to date
in this section.
Prof d. w. Rollins, who has been
spending the summer with relatives in
Pennington. returned to Madison, Mon
day, to ship his household goods to
Stonington. Mr.. Rollins was formerly
principal of the High school in Stoning-
ton, but for the past three years has
been principal of the Madison High
school. He now goes back to Stonngton,
having accepted a position as superin-
tendent of public schools for Stonington
and Deer Isle.
Rev. and Mrs. G. b. Southwich, and
Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin Sabin. who have
been spending weeks vacation at Old
Orchard, arrived home, Monday
Mrs. Bianch Phillips left Monday. for
Dexter to visit relatives and to attend
the annual reunion of the Dexter High
school alumni.
Miss Gladys Wilson left, Monday, foi
Gloucester, Mass, where she will spend
her vacation with relatives.
Among the veterans who went to Nortf
Anson to attend the meeting of the Som
,erset Pomona Grange Were Sumner Hol
way. Samuel Vose. G. c. Hartwell ane
A. II. West. The day was observed as
Veterans day and a good time is report
ed
Prof Perley Walker of Lawrence, Kan.
but who is visiting relatives in this sec
ton, former Embden boy, is an en-
thusiastie pedestrian. Mr. Walker re
Gently walked from Orono to Madison
On another day he walked from Hartlant
to Madison. thinking nothing of n littl,
launt of 20 miles or more.
Mr.. and Mrs G. d. Eames. who hay,
been spending a three weeks vacation a
Auburn and Belgrade Lakes, have re
turned to their home in Madison.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-08-13
Charles ParSon Loses Arm
In WOoIen Mill Machine.
Cuts Hand OH and Found NeCoS-
saIy 10 Ampulaie al Shoulder.
Funeral Of Late Hattie Mae Harris.
Locals and Personals.

Charles Parsons, while at work in
the Picker room at the Pioneer mill.
Tuesday morning. met with serious
accident by getting his right hand
caught in the machinery, which need
ed fixing. The hand was cut off and
the flesh was so badly torn TO the el-
bow that it was found necessary T.
amputate the arm to within nine
inches of the shoulder. Mr.. Parsons is
a young man, whose home is III Ma
chias, and he has many friends here,
who will extend sympathy in his acct
dent. He makes his home here with
his sister, Mrs. Carrie Roberts, who
lives on Hartland avenue.
The funeral services of the late
Hattie Mae Harris, were held, Tues
day morning, at the home of her
grandfather, Henry Warren. Rev. n.
r. Pearson officiated. The remains
We're taken to Dixmont, where pray
ers were offered at the grave and the
interment was made. The body was
accompanied by her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Orin Harris: her grandfather.
Warren, and an aunt, Miss Bessie
Warren.
Mrs. Mary Carr of Cambridge, Mass.
who is visiting in Palmyra with her
son, Elwood Jackson, met with a Sc
rious accident. Sunday, by breaking
her hip, in falling while getting out Of
a carriage.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sias Small of Lynn,
Mass, are guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
George Elliott
Hollis Stitham of Skowhegan and
n. J. Karen of this town have rented
the lower floor of the building known
as the Pittsfield House. on Park street.
which they will convert into moving
picture theater, with a seating capacity
of over 800.
Mr. Stitham's mother Mrs. Mary
Foss who conducts boarding house
on Middle street, will use the rooms
on the upper floor in connection with
her business.
j. S. Haseltine and family are oc-
cupying a cottage at Lake Sebasti-
cook.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Randlett and
her sister. Mrs. Harry Cole and baby
of Robinson, left here, Tuesday. for
NoTthport.
Rufus Burns of Boston is passing ii
vacation here with his family.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Meservey, who
have sold their home in Bingham and
have been passing the summer at
Northport, are in town for a visit with
their son, j. r. Meseryey
C. l.. Scribner of Wellington left
and vicinity.
E. r.. Wingate is visiting in Brooks.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-08-13
hhLLOWELL.
7 hree Cases Of Illegal Sale
Heard in Municipal Court.
George PeTIucCi Sentenced 10
Pay S1OOFine and Costs Or jail.
Mrs. Francisco CALI and Mrs, Cali.
"a Are Not Held.

For five full hours, with an intermis-
sion of only 10 minutes, an attendance
of over 200 witnessed the proceedings ot
the municipal court. Tuesday afternoon
and evening, when the attention of Judge
Beane was occupied by the three cases
of 'illegal sale of liquors., - resulting from
the raids made by Deputy Sheriffs Buck
lin, Lewis and Emery. last Wednesday
Aug. 5.
The first of these, the Pertucei case
was that of George Pertucci. Pertucci
was represented by Benedict +. Maher oil
Augusta, who, on the part of his client
entered a plea of mot guilty" The
State was represented by County Attor'
ney Fisher of Augusta.
The first witness To take the stand was
Deputy Sheriff Henry X. Emery Emery
began by telling how large quantity OF
wine and ale were found in the cellar
and how several men We're in the kitchen
at the time of his entrance. some drink
ing, and some having bottles partly full
oil the table beside them
These men, according To Pertucc, Were
boarders, but Emery said that there was
no visible signs of a meal in prepara-
tioii, anu tlidt llliS wis, late III lite ait
ernoon.
When questioned by the prosecuting at
torney, Pertucci said that he had for
merly been a stone cutter, but that poor
health forced him to retire. and fol
some time he and his wife had taken
boarders, and the liquors seized were
their property, and not his
Deputy Sheriff Lewis, the next wit
ness, corroborated Emery. although he
did say that there was nothing indicat-
ing illegal sale" Deputy Sheriff Buck
Inns testimony was practically the same
as that previously given
Other witnesses for the county were
r. NJ. Johnson, l.. Q. Powers, j. NJ Rob.
inson. Fred Latlip and w II. Johnson
but their statements We're brief and did
not aid materially toward the conviction
of the respondent
For the defence. an Interpreter was
summoned as the witnesses We're unable
to understand very much English. III
order came the respondent, Victor Can.
toni, and the several boarders, who al
stated, that it was their custom to buy
their drinks in large quantity, and that
the large quantity found was theirs. Per.
tucc was found guilty and was sentenced
to pay fine of 500 and costs or serve
60 days in jail.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-08-13
MADISON,
60 to Gi|man's Store for
Republican Literature,
Officers Make Search and SeIz-
urs at Joe DeAnais' Home,
Prof. PetIey Walker Is a Walker
Personal Mention and Notes

Headquarters for the distribution OF
Republican campaign literature in this
village have been opened in +. a. Gil
mans store. Mr.. Gilman is member OF
the county committee and is an enthas-
iastic Peters man. Reports of grow
ing sentiment for the Republican candi-
date in this section are being constantly
received.
Considerable excitement was caused on
Water street, late Monday afternoon,
when Deputy Sheriff r. 5. Mekenney ana
Constable w. G. Heald made call at the
home of Joe DeAnnis, better known To-
ealIy as BLACK Joe" The officers made
a diligent search and at first @iled to
find anything, but on second round
their suspicion was directed to tiue hole
through the floor, and on investigation
six quart bottles of whiskey and two
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-08-13
Machine Gauges influence.

DR.. CASTOR Durvi,ic, OF Paris has
invented what he calls suggestomet-
er. He gave the following description
of it in a recent paper:
MY suggestometer is a very simple
apparatus which makes it possible to
measure the sugeestibility-1or suscep-
tt5llity to suggestion-of persons. With
it / demonstrate that everybody may
be influenced by suggestion. | make a
person grasp the instrument and l ask
bin to squeeze it as much as possible.
The pointer indicates certain number
of Kilograms
II lot the subject rest for five min
utcs. Then while | make certain mag
netic passes over his arm | assure him
that lie is becoming very weak, that
he can squeeze the apparatus no longer.
And | ask him to try il again. When
he does it the difference between the
first registered number of Kilograms
and the second proves to what extent
he can he influenced by suggestion; the
more he is influenced the greater is
the difference
, BY means of the instrument / have
drawn up scale of suggestibility
which permits me to classify people
into five categories. out of 100 persons ]
find about so who show at once the ef-
feet of my influence and whose muscu-
lar strength diminishes instantly un-
der my will power.
Il can in the same way increase the
strength of persons who submit them
selves to my efforts. The apparatus
enables me to measure the degree OF
nervousness Of my patients and to fol-
low the Improvement in the state OF
their health Step BY step as cure
them by magnetism New York
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-08-13
China Grange.

China Grange held it's regular meet
ing. Wednesday evening, August 9,
with a large attendance. A fine dele
cation from Windsor grange was
present and filed the chairs and fur
nished the program. After all busi-
ness was transacted, Windsor grange
presented a fine program consisting OF
songs, readings, farce, character
song. illustrated songs, and stories,
by several brothers. China grange
was much pleased with the program
and extended a rising vote of thanks.
to the members of Windsor grange
for their entertainment. After the pro-
gram, grange closed and supper was
served in the dining room. Much
credit is due Idella Chadwick. Grace
Jones and Florence .Carle for their
selection of food and the attractive
arrangement ,-of. the tables. ii
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-08-13
PERSONALLY Conducted"
Excursions to California

Are you going to California? Do you
want to be extra comfortable on the
trip at no extra cost?
Would you like to have first rate.
good natured. thoroughly competent and
well Informed conductor go all the way
through on the trip with you, man who
Is specially selected. and paid by our
Railroad Company to look after your
comfort?
Such a man goes through with each OF
our PERSONALLY Conducted parties.
We chose men specially fitted for this
work. Men who are courteous and kind
ly, who have made the trip many times
and understand the art Of making peo-
pie comfortable.
Just call or write and let me tell you
all about the Personally Conducted. low
fare parties to California that have
helped to make the Burlington Route
service famous.
Alex Stocks. New England Passenger
Agent. g. y. 4 G. K. r., 2S4 Washing.
ton ST.. EostsI..
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-08-13
ANUS SEM ENTS.
Gardiner in Motion Pictures,

Gardiner in Motion Pictures, Today.
The event of the season happens.
today. at the Coliseum, that big, cosy
theatre. where Gardiner City in motion
pictures will be seen on the screen Tor
the first time. Today and tomorrow,
will be your only opportunity to see
voursetf as others see you. Every
point of interest. business centers and
sparks of comedy will be seen In ad :
dition to the regular show of vaudeville
and four reels. Fifteen cents admis-
sion, both afternoon and evening to all
parts of the theatre. Come early for q
good seat. Be present when this pie
ture breaks it's shell. It's something
yOu'H remember.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-08-13
LITCHFiELD.

Mrs. Walter Davenport Davis. OF
Newton. Mass, took dinner, Sunday
at Tacoma Inn, and had as her
guest, Mrs. II. Walter Pinkham. oi
Cambridge They had en- enjoyable
day. Mrs. PinhhaF ard her little
daughter, Arabei.e. WI return TO Bos-
ton, this week. after spending tw,
Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-08-13
CEDAR GROVE.

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Waterman and
daughter Eleanor are visiting at John
McFadden's.
The Dresden baseball team will play
the Commonwealth at Gardiner, Sat
urday. Aug. 16, followed by supper
on Carl Moodys lawn and dance IN
Moodys pavilion, in the evening.
Will Carlton has crew repairing
the boat wharf at Cedar Grove.
The Dresden team beat Bath, IL to
6, Saturday, at Bath.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-08-13
State Granue Field Meetinu.

The State Grange Field meeting At
Frost Park, Lisbon Saturday, was not
as Well attended as hoped for, only
about 100 being present. The address
es of the national lecturer, y. p. HUI
Of Michigan, Of State Master 'Stetson
and of State Lecturer Mckeen We're
all good and worthy of a larger an
dienee. Each of these gentlemen spoke
along the same lines as they did al
the meeting at Paris. last week.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-08-13

Elmore Kimhall. the driver of the
American Express team, with which
an electric car collided, a few days
ago, is reported to be in serious
condition. The principal injuries seem
to be to his back and it is feared
that some of the internal organs have
heen lisnlac ced.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-08-13
RAN DOUPH.

The Ladies' Auxiliary of the M. r.
church, Randolph will hold an Ice
Cream social. Thursday evening. Aug.
II, in the vestry of the church, the
proceeds to be used for the shinglins
of the church
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-08-13

Mr.. and Mrs. w. b. Knight and
Miss Florence Chandler. who have
been guests of Hon. and Mrs. c. A.
knight, returned, Tuesday, to their
home in Brunswick.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-08-13

Hallowell will go to Gardiner,
Wednesday afternoon. where they VIII
cross bats with the Gardiner nine. AS
yet it remains undecided what The bat
terry for the home team will be.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-08-13

Do you use citrate of magnesia? Now
is your time TO buy it. the real Dublin
brand usually 25c a bottle, ? for 25c,
for a few days, at Beane's Drug Store.
Great soap sale will soon close.-AdV.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-08-13

Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Barber and
daughter returned, Tuesday, to their
home in Maiden. Mass, after 10
days visit with Mr.. and Mrs. Robert
Barber, Jr.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-08-13

The supreme secretary, Daniel M.
Frye of Boston, this "wednesday eve
ming. will be at the home of Mrs. Ber-
tina Overlook, Greenville street Mem
bers of Vaughan Brook Lodge, n. II.
q. p. are requested to attend.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-08-13

Warren Patten, who has been visit
ing his sister. Mrs. Joel Weeks, West
Gardiner, returned, Tuesday, to his
home in Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-08-13

Mrs. Haines of Dexter arrived, Tues
day, and will accompany her brother,
G. o. Turner. to Massachusetts.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-08-13

Mrs. Charles A. and Miss Marion
Morrell of Everett. Mass, are guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. G. d. Libby.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-08-13

Charles Taylor who has been pass
ing a couple of weeks at Lake Cobbos-
seecontee, returned, Tuesday, to Bos-
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-08-13

A Lehigh Valley barge is discharg-
ing cargo of coal at the Gardiner
Coal and Supply Cos. wharf.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-08-13

Mrs. Charles Pray and son Wilbur.
who have been visiting Mrs. Pray's
father. James Church, returned. Tues
day, to Calais.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-08-13

Leigh Webber went, Tuesday. tc
Pemaquid. where he will pass week
as the guest of parents.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-08-13

Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Merrill have
returned from several weeks visit
in Portland
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-08-13

Mrs. II. X. Morrell and son Arch
have gone to Massachusetts for a
visit with friends.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-08-13

The Merrymeeting Club will meet
Thursday afternoon, at 2.30 O'Clock,
with Mrs. Orrin l.. Gould, 1e Autumn
street.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-08-13

Stated communication of Kennebeo
Lodge. F. and a. NJ, No. B. at 1.30 this
Wednesday, evening.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-08-13

Miss Edith Morrell is the guest of a
friend at Camp Nakomis, Teddy Lake,
near Surry, for two weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-08-13

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Ballard of
Farmingdale went, Tuesday, to Free
port.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-08-13

Mrs. Arthur Robinson and Mrs. Ed
win Churchill are passing the week at
Old Orchard. - est"U 1afF
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-08-13

Mr.. and Mrs. George Otis Turner
of Farmingdale left, Tuesday, for a
visit to Boston and Brockton, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-08-13

Mrs, George Hutchins and son pass
ed Sunday, in Waterville.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-08-13

Mrs. Alice Rogers returned, Tues
day, to Kennebunk.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-08-13

Mrs. Smith. who has been the guest
of Mrs. Emma Dorr returned, Tues
day, to her home in Chicago
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-08-13

NJ. Kidney trouble preys up
MSu on the mind discourages
and lessons ambition;
ann beauty, vigor and cheer
-. fulness often disappear
Wnmon when the kidneys are
"UsSU out of order or diseased
For good results use DR.. Kimers
Swamp-Root, the great kidney remedy.
At druggists. Sample bottle by mail free,
also pamphlet. Address, Or. kilmer q
Co. Binghamton. N. Y.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-08-13

Germany has 81 wallpaper manufac.
tories.