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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-04
GARDINER, MAINE.
Curious CONVERSATIONS.

Savages, on the whole, live longer
than civilized people.
Forty years ago the first missionary
was eaten on the Fiji Islands.
Swallows have been met at sea more
than 1900 miles from any land.
In Costa Rica canary birds, bull
lnches ana paroquets are special table
dainties.
According to a German authority
00o.d00 nerve cells.
In the orange fields of New Zealand
the crop has been known to net as high
as $1,000 an acre.
Lourdes has been visited by an Eng
lish band of pilgrims. numbering SO
persons, and including a bishop and
eight priests.
over 400 diamonds are known to have
been recovered from the ruins of
Babylon. Many are uncut. but most
are polished on one or TWO sides.
In IS years Russia has sent $4,000
persons to Siberia, fully 100, 900 rela-
tives Of prisoners having accompanied
the eXles of their own free will.
Experiments are being made in the
Russian army with tall observation
towers which may be readily unjointed
and distributed among the men during
march. In their drills with these
squads If go men can erect complete
structures in 20 minutes.
During the most peaceful years there
are in The world 100000 men who are
Withdrawn from productive occupa-
TONS 10 act as soldiers. The pay.
equipments. food. and clothing of these
lnen cost the worlds taxpayers a sum
amour ting 10 nearly $4,000, 900 a day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-04
SHIPPING NEWS.
Maine Ports.

PORTLAND-June g. ar sim Man
haitian, Bennett, New York; sch Flora
Codon, kennebec OF New York.
Cid, schs Jerusha Haker, Randall,
and Gen. Banks, Randall, Boston
ROCkLAND-June 3, sid, schs Laura
Robinson, Burgess, New York; Flori-
da, Colson, Boston, Addie Snow,
Brown. Rockport.
BATH-June 8, sid, schs Estelle Phin-
ney, Washington; Albert T Stearns,
Philadelphia; Eliza Pendleton, Balti-
more: l. G Rabel, Philadelphia: Helen.
more; l. q Rabel Philadelphia: Helen
G Moseley, Philadelphia; Florence
Creadick, Philadelphia
BOOTHBAY-June 3, ar, tug Charles
F Mayer, Portsmouth, schs Helen S
Barnes. Portland: Florida, Rockport;
Lady Antrim, do Alaska, do; James
Freeman, Machias; Itasica. Cherry
field; Eastern Queen, fremont Ann
c Stuart. Franklin; James A Webster,
Ninal Haven; Sandy Point Bangor:
Hiram. do; Medford, do; Mile Wash
BURN, do; Valderc, st John, N B:
Flash, DO.
SID, schs Lester r Lewis, eNw eBd-
ford; Julia Baker, Boston.
BANG0R--,Junc 8, ar sch Ella II
Earhes tBf), Farquhar. Liverpool, s.
Sid schs X + Hart. Leathers New
York; Maud Mullock I.unt, Philadelphia;
J Ponder. Jr. SprI2ue Fall River; Night
lnGaic. Pinkhan. Sound port; Jennie, How
ard, lays9n, Belfast.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-04
Disasters.

vineyard Haven. june 3.-Thc vcssc!
lost, Wednesday, was the schooner Are
qulpa OF Boston. French, Bangor for
Providence, with 1875 tons of pig IRON She
sprung leak eff Nauset Cape Cod, and
few hours later sank near the Shovelful
lightship.
Capt French after his schooner began
leaking, made every endeavor to get her
over the shoals, but the leak grew worse
and. when near Shovelful shoal she grad
ualiN filled and became unmanageabIe
she struck on the Shoal at $50 p. NJ bur
soon alter Heated, and then sank in 10
fafhoms of water with her mastheads
aWaSh.
Just before she went down. the schooner
}. NJ. Kennedy of Ellsworth. came along
ana TOOK off the crew, bringing them to
this port. Nothing was saved from the
Arcaulpa. and, with the heavy northeast
gale blowing. it, is likely that she will
prove Il total loss.
Hun, Eng. June 2.-The British steam-
err Ontario, Capt. Hubby, from Boston, on
May y, for this port. before reported. ar
rived at Portland. Eng, June l. is ashore
u quarter OF u mile northwest of Killings
sofm on the river Humber below this
town. The vessel is being lightcned. and
It Is expected that she will float on the
next high tide.
Boston, June 1.-The fruit steamer
Farnstable, Capt. McGrath which arrived
Jamalca. sighted the stranded steamer
Heividere. which was wrecked on Cape
Maysi. Cuba. last Saturday, "a hours after
the crew of the Bevidere had been res
cued by the steamer Kong Erode Capt
McGrath states that the Belvidere is ~
ing in an exposed position. He believes
there Is little hope of saving the vessel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-04
Other Domestic Ports.

CITY IsLAND-Junc g. bound south
rs G Il Foster, st John, N E; J NJ Ken
needy. Ellsworth for Rondout
Ar Sims Horltio Han. Portland Me;
schs Qnetay. st John; Marion st John
George Quincy. Bangor; Cora Green. Ban
ger; Zeampa, JoneSboro. Me: Levi Hart
Belfast. Me; Myra e. Spear. Bath; Ed
ward W Perry. Bath; Fiheman. GREEN'S
Landing; Maud kennebec; Break of Day,
Bath
PHlLADEI-PiliA-Iu 3. ar, sch Kath-
crime u Perry. Bangor
EoSTON-June ,, ar, sims pavonia,
liverpool; Halifax. Halifax. n S; Prince
Edward, Yarmouth. n s; schs Rebecca
W fluddell. Port Greville. S: Ava.
Spencer Island. n S; Soudan, Port Null
grave, \ S.
Sid. sim Yarmouth. Yarmouth. n s;
7 ) san Francisco. Provincetown; stm
Scottish King. Antwerp.
SALEM MASS-Junc 3. ar. sch Watch
mar. Jnn+sboro for New York. leaking.
PORTSMOUTH. y H-Junc g. ar, sch
Regina, MdchiHS for Boston
So, SIM Charles + Mayer. Bath.
NEW NOEk-Junc 3, ar, sim Opvenum,
Lisbon etc
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-04
TIE NEW BAIT LAW
Causing Much Inconvience and Annoyance 10
All Concerned

St Johns, y. T.. June 3.-Thc opera
ton of the new bait act is giving much
trouble and collisions with French and
American fishing schooners are almost
daily experiences with fishery officers.
Several Gloucester sehooners We're
n fine
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-04
MAINE POSTAL CHANGES.

Washington. June 3.-This change in
schedule is announccd
Route 1912. Franklin 10 Eastbrook.
Leave Franklin daily except Sunday, on
arrival Of mail but not later than 10 A.
NJ Arrive ut EastlrooN in two hours
Leave Eastbrook daily except Sunday at
l2%o 7. NJ. Arrive at Franklin by go
u. NJ.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-04

The manufacture of the Undertook
and flint is still carried on in the vii
lagc of Brandon, on the borders Of
Norfolk and Suffolk A large demand
for the primitive form of lighting is
created by hot, damp climates, such as
that Of Africa, where matches cannot
possibly be kept.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-04

The chief feature of the new noun
tain railway on the Hochstauffen, near
BAD Reichenall, Bavaria, is that the
force OF traction is directed vertically
upwards. being derived from balloon
IN descending the mountain the pro-
pellinS force is gravity, and the balloon
acts rs check to prevent accelerated
notion
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-04

lfohably few people who visit Lon
"'H are aware that one of the most
n"Nei sights of the great city is that
81 me pigeons round the public buili-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-04

me conditions under which British
sailors ana soldiers live are far more
sanitary now Than in the past. In lS"9
more imam II deaths occurred in every
l"'o men adoat. while ten years later
ne number fell e. G.S in 1855 to "a and
III 1898 to A.. In the army the figures
I'll not quite SO satisfactory.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-11-11

ventton at Sacramento, G. w. Root get
ting the nomination and winning In the
| nee for Governor of the Populist party,
met defeat before he had a start In the
race, the supreme Court knocking OUT M nus
nomination by refusing to compel the sec.
retary OF State to place the name 81
Shanahan on the ballots. Two years ago
George W Monteith ran for Congress but
never got there. This year he went before
the convention and the ruling powers
turned their thumbs toward the ground
Wnen ms plea was made. Another to meet
Gently batlin of the Supreme Court. He
vent from the PARROT building to Yolo
oo'l where he ran for District Attor.
ney. The hoodoo followed him even into
the country Two years ago A. Bernard,
whose office was in this building. ran for
CITY and County Attorney. The spell was
on MIN as well as the others.
IN the same year the banner of Hugo
asher For Congress" was hung out Of
same time A. ]. Fritz ran for Justice of
the Peace, but he was up against it and
Sid not know it until too late, Tbis year
boyle, man Just before the election, but
the hoodoo followed him. John. B.
carson was ignorant Of the political hoo
de did not reach there and now he is
curs1ng his bad luck. Leonard Stone. also
f f1pn justice ISL OF the Peace. made a slip-up
the blame for his defeat on his hoodoo
surroundings Another aspirant for JUS
tice of the Peace was w. g. Burke, who
for long time has been In the office of
Sullivan &: Sullivan. Burke found himself
in the political soup when the votes were
counted. William Craig another occu-
pant, aspired to have the title of Hon"
in front of his name and he worked hard
to defeat Congressman Eugene r Loud
In the Fifth Congressional District The
combination of Loud and hoodoo were too
many for him and he will not warm q
chair in Congress this time
or course there are exceptions to all
rules and in this building there were two.
Justice Mcfarland was elected to succeed
himself and d. ]. Murphy won out in his
nght for District Attorney against the
hit of the lot was the Peoples party,
which took up its headquarters on the
nfth moor. The hoodoo did not do thing
apparently taking a rest for two wears
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-11-11
JOAQUIN MILLER,s COAT.
Unique Costume the Poet Will Wear
on His Lecture Tour.

OAKLAND, Nov. 1O.-Joaquin Miller,
the poet of the Sierras, will wear a most
remarkable coat on his Eastern lecture
tour. This habit is made from the skin of
a young reindeer. The collar has rich
trimming of mink fur, while the front is
decorated with four sable tails, each sur
mounted by a small fish or bird carved
from walrus ivory. Gold nuggets. col
lected by the poet in the frozen fields Of
Alaska, supply unique buttons; the waist
coat is of sealshin. A cap or rare
light furs complete the odd costume,
which for comfort and as guard against
inclement winters will be the envy of
Fasteners.
''One of the first things my agent sug-
gested to me- said the poet, was that
should make my appearance in evening
dress during my lecturing tour, which
shall start on in a few days. and so l
made up my mind to adopt the evening
1ress of the people of Alaska, with whom
have been spending the last year or two.
You see the result. and l have an idea
that it won't be so very uncomfortable
when get among the snowdrifts of the
middle West
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-11-11
Mr.. JONES is STILL TALKING
SEEMS UNABLE TO READ TIE
HANDWRITING.
1.-THE New Democracy" Proves to Be
Of a Kind That Drives the
Votes Away From the
Party.
Oakland ONCE San Francisco Call,

SUo Broadway, NOV H.
The large banner that has decorated
Broadway near Tenth street for the past
two months was with steady and solemn
pull hauled into the Union parties head
quarters last night after dark and the
campaign was over.
1t contained on both sides fiery picture
of Mcguire, a pathetic portrait Of Mr..
Hutchinson of Los Angeles and some sharp
features, beneath which was the legend
~. Aubrey Jones for Congress- 1t is
not likely that the banner will be used
again.
Very great dissatisfaction exists among
the so-called Fusonists. The Democrats
charge that the Fusionists did not vote
the ticket and the compliment is returned.
One of the chief reasons given for the de-
feat Of the Fusion ticket in this county is
that the new Democracy is not of a
kind that appeals to the Alameda County
Democracy's intelligence. The old-time
Democrats, who number about three to
one of the new Democracy" declare that
the organ of this latter-day Democratic
anarchisttc doctrine IS responsible for the
apparently hopeless overthrow of the
party of Jefferson.
A general survey of Alameda Countys
vote shows that on the average about
1900 Fusionists voted the Republican tick
et-unless, which is very probable, that
number of the Union party, has been
converted to Republicanism during the
ton of the question.
Mr.. ]. Aubrey Jones is not satisfied with
his defeat, although Mr. Metcalf received
two votes for every one that was given to
J. Aubrey Jones. Mr.. Jones says he is
not vanquished. Over MS signature J.
Aubrey Jones thus insults two-thirds OF
the people of Alameda County: Money
cannot always dominate manhood, and
principle must inevitably subjugate pelf.
AS the people of California by majority
vote have seen nit to put the stamp of dis
approval upon man who, through long
years of public service" etc, etc, has
proved his - ETC., etc. simply because his
opponent is called a Republican 1t may
not be wondered at that a plain man of
the common people like myself should
likewise go down to defeat in his first es-
say against the combined powers of
wealth, partisanism and prejudice"
j. Aubrey Jones has been unheard of In
this county until short time ago when
he sought the fusion nomination from this
Congressional district at a time when no
one else could be prevailed upon to take
IT. His TRADE against Mr.. Metcalf is not
sincere, for the day after his defeat Mr.
Jones was asked for the cause and he
said:
II have discovered that during the lat
ter part of my campaign reports were cir
culated that once belonged to the A P
a can now see that the Catholic vote
did not go for me-
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-11-11
Deserted Wife's Inter-
esting Affidavit.
HE FAILS TO PAY ALIMoNY
LIVES HIGH AND BAsKS IN THE
SMILES OF ANOTHER.
Eta L. Eckley Ayers That Her Elk
Husband Is Able to Pay, for
he Makes Books on
the Races.
Oakland Office San Francisco Call
o0Q Rrna q WaN Nnu 10


COS Broadway, Nov. TO-
John Eckley will probably be cited to
appear in the Supreme Court for con-
tempt in failing to pay alimony to his
divorced wife.
Eta Louise Eckley obtained a decree
of divorce on September q last from
John, who is known on both sides of the
bay as a hail and well met fellow, pos
sessed of an abundance of ducats. The
ground alleged as the cause of action was
willful desertion, though it had been gen
orally anticipated that the allegations
would be of a sensational character. The
couple had been living in Alameda, appa-
rently in the height of happiness, but the
testimony adduced at the trial showed
that the husband frequently remained
away from home a week at time, and it
showed that much of this time comprised
the moments during which he was bask-
Francisco. The suit proved a shock to
Alameda society circles.
Mrs. Eckley was awarded custody of
the minor child and alimony in the sum
of 800 per month for the support of her
self ana the little one.
According to an affidavit filed by Mrs.
Eckley this afternoon, the smile-baslking
John has failed to come forward with the
alimony. The divorced wife AYERS that
he is amply supplied with money and able
TO pay, and that during all the time
since the judgment and decree he has
been living and eating at high-priced res
taurants in San Francisco; he has fire.
QuenteG the race tracks in Alameda and
Sacramento counties with sporting men
and women, and at said places has always
had sufficient money to make books on
the races run"
The deserted and divorced Alameda
wife further AYERS that the defendant
has frequently taken Frankie J. Taylor
TO said places and paid all the expenses
of said woman; and that he is wholly
supporting this woman, while the plaintiff
is without means or money with which
to support herself and child, as she is alb
solutely dependent upon the payment of
alimOny for her support"
The first payment was to be made Octo-
Der l, and she has not received any part
of this.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-11-11
HooDoo HEADQUARTERS.
Grim Fate That Pursued the Parrot
Building Candidates.

There was a mournful congregation OF
defeated candidates in the Parrot build
ing yesterday, and not one but felt he was
under a political banshee. eff I ever run
for public offic again." remarked one of
the unfortunates, 81 will have my private
office in some other building than this.
There is q hoodoo on the whole outfit 4"
Amen" quoth the rest.
Two years ago the spell Of Ill luck at
tached to the structure was recognized,
but it was soon forgotten. On that occa-
sion hardly q candidate running for office
from there was successful. This year it
was a Waterloo for every candidate under
it's roof. The list of unfortunates and the
record of blighted hopes is long.
Up near the roof, in the Supreme Court,
is Justice Van Fleet, who will retire as
soon as his term of Office is finished. He
hoped to succeed himself.
On the same floor is T. H. Ward. clerk
of the Supreme Court He aspired to be re-
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-11-11
HE LOVED BETTER
THAN HE LABORED
HEALEY'S COMPLAINT AGAINST
HIS BRoTHER-IN-LAW.
Sent Him to Work on His Ranch. but
He Wooed the Rousekeeper
Instead.

ALAMEDA, Nov. johannes Healev. a
refner in the employ of the Pacific Coast
Oil Company at their works in this city.
thinks he is being badly used by his
brother-in-law, jeremiah Cronin. The
matter is before the courts in a simple
suit for wages alleged to be due Cronin
from Healey, but behind the prosy verbi-
age Of the complaint is story of ingrati-
tude, according to the statements of
Healey
The latter asserts that some months ago
he paid his brother-in-law's way from Ire
land to this country. When his relative
from the old country reached here he sent
him to his ranch near Martinez. Contra
Costa County, agreeing to give him all he
could make off the proceeds of the farm
Unfortunately for the peace and happi-
ness Of the Cronins and the Healeys, there
was housekeeper at the Martinez ranch
Cronin fell desperately in love with the
lady the first day he saw her. The sec
ond day Of his reign at the ranch he pro-
posed and the wedding was set for the
the marriage license Cronin took a short
cut to town and drove a team of horses
animals so badly that they had to be
killed
Cronin was such a devoted husband that
he spent most of his time telling his wife
did not thrive, the pigs did not fatten and
the hens refused to lay under such man
dScIucul. 1oTOlneT-lu-ldW f1edley from
Alameda went to the ranch to Investigate
the trouble. When he found that Cronin
thought more Of love than labor he drove
him from the ranch.
To add insult to injury, Cronin thereupon
sued Healey for 1920 alleged to be due for
wages in caring for the ranch.
Healey's attorney, r. B. Tappan, has
prepared an answer and cross-complaint
In which his client denies the Cronin debt
the horses his brother-in-law killed in his
haste to get marriage license,
Alameda News Notes.
ALAMEDA, Nov. 1O-Pawnee Tribe,
Improved Order Of Red Men, gave a
Smoker this evening at It's wigwam.
General Manager kruttschnitt of the
Southern Pacific Company has granted
the City of Alameda permission to use a.
a temporary highway the approaches to
the old Alice-street bridge 1t is stipu-
lated that the city will not consider the
use of the land as giving 1t any title to
the property.
Frank Matcovich and Margueretta Tet-
jens were married last night by Justice
Morris.
The Coroner's Jury in the case of Rob
ert Conway. who died from injuries re-
ceived by being thrown from a narrow
gauge train, returned q verdict that death
was due to conclusion of the brain and
cerebral hemorrhage.
The Alameda High School football team
will play an eleven from the Lick School
cisco.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. HUI of 1120 Grand
street have returned from a trip to Ger
many, where they went to attend the
celebration of the golden wedding of Mr..
Hubs parents.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-11-11
Death Of a Hermit.

OAKLAND, Nov. 10.-George Kane an
Did hermit who for many wears has been
residing in a two-room cabin on San
Pablo avenue, between Thirty-hfth and
Thirty sixth streets, was found dead to-
night Deceased had not been seen about
ais place for week past and neighbors
this evening notified the police that the
Did man was either sick and needed care
Or dead. Officers Swain and Brannan,
who were Immediately detailed, found
kane's body lying on an old dilapdated
lounge in the kitchen. He had been dead
Kane lived in a state of bestial squaIor
He was confirmed miser and woman
natter. The story is told that many years
ago, when the sparkle of youth was yet
N his eye, he loved, but the object of his
hopes died. and since then he would shun
sYery woman and would walk to the curb
70 avoid setting eyes on the fair sex. His
character1stcs as a miser were deep
rooted. He was often seen with sack in
near the chophouses, and meat obtained
qourishment Yet he is IS said aid to tor ha HIs
boarded up gold which is supposed to be
hidden in or about the cabin Kane was a
nan Of unusually tall stature. He was
lged over Y years, and was a well known
character.
Dredging Contract Signed.
OAKLAND, Nov. 1O.-A conference was
held this morning between Mayor
Thomas and City Attorney Dow of the
Board of Public Works. Messrs. Johnson
& Peterson, contractors for the dredging
pf Lake Merritt, and Ira Bishop of the
Peralta Heights Improvement Club. The
conference was over certain features in
the dredging contract preparatory to
signing that document. Everything
proved satisfactory, and late this after
boon Contractor u Johnson gave his bond
no. 900 is intended to protect the city and
$500 as a surety for labor rendered.
To Move for Nonsuit.
OAKLAND, Nov. 10-It was intimated
mis- afternoon that Sam Bell Mckee, at
Orney for defendant in the $50, 900 damage
uit Of Frank E. Booth against the Oak
and Consolidated Railway, now on retrial
Judge Halls court, will tomorrow
move for nonsuit. The caAe is being bit
erly fought. The jury that tried the case
previously gave a verdict for $4,000
Coming Bench Show.
OAKLAND, Nov. 1O.-The initial bench
how of the newly organized Pacific Ken
lei League will be held in this city, De-
iember 8, 3, and 10. 1t vii! be in the nature
# a special show of collies and cocker
PANELS.