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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-03-23
MAINE INDUSTRIES.

G. c. & d. c. Schoppe Of Cherryfcld
who have been operating on township
10, came out Saturday, theirs being the
last crew To leave the woods Their
cut VIII come well W TO .iD0. 900 feet
These operators have employed about
Il men and s horses.
That Thomaston shipyards will be
kept busy this season is assured
Washburn Bros. have one large
schooner all timbered out and have
the frame underway for another. while
Dunn & Elliott will also build two yes
sells this summer
business is brisk at the broom fac
tory of Edward NJ. Baker in the work
shop of the PenObscOt county Jail.
Mr.. Baker says that he is having
difficulty in keeping up with his or
ders. although he is turning out from
IS to 20 dozens of brOOms day.
F. c. & Fl. c. Schoppe's teams came
out of the woods last week for good
having completed the seasons lum-
boring operations. In spite of the I'M
favorable conditions due to the great
depth of snow the Messrs. Schoppe
have landed 100000 feet. Their crew
has averaged 20 men and l6 horses
for the season.
Business at the BodWell Granite
Co.'S plant at Ninalhaven is on the in
crease and work at that place this
season promises to be good. At pres
ent the company have $50 men at work
and this force will soon be increased
to 200 men. The company are now ar
work in the Sands quarry but are to
resume operations in the Wharf
quarry.
The Jordan Lumber Co. Old Town.
has received n machine for its box
making department which is calculated
to be great saver of time and labor.
! 1t is cleating and mailing machine
used in the making of large boxes and
with the machine one man can do as
much in a day as four or five men at
! the ordinary process with hammer.
! The present condition of business at
the Dexter wooden mills is very graf
flying. The number of orders the
mills have received are sufficiently
large so that it will be a case of rush
for a time at least. At the stone mill
enough orders have been booked to
keep the mill running for four months
at its full capacity. The prices on the
goods are not as high as the wooden
manufacturers would like to see by any
means. yet they compare very favor
ably in every respect with those paid
other mills on like goods. At Abbott S
mill the carding and spinning depart
ments will be run for while at least.
night and day. in order to keep all
the looms running. In consequence OF
the present condition of the business
the help in town is pretty fully en-
ployed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-03-23

A new passenger locomotive. the first
to be built at the Keene shops in ac-
cordance with the Boston & Maine
standard. has just been finished. The
engine has 17x24 inch cylinders, an ex-
tended wagon top boiler of large
capacity. full extended smoke cham
her and spark arrester. good roomy
cab and large tender. suitable for
carving coal or coke. The weight of
the locomotive is about $4,000 pounds.
She is fitted with Detroit sight feed
mbricat tors for cylinders and air
pump. Sellers injectors. Nathan pops
and mufI1er and a fun equipment OF
air brake and signal apparatus. with
olb inch air pump. The steam neat
connections between the engine and
tender have a new flexible metallic
Joint instead of a rubber hose. The
number of the locomotive is DIG. and
the machine will compare favorably in
finish. general style and doubtless in
performance with the engines Du"-
chased recently by the road from targe
manufacturers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-03-23

The new novel, Cardigan" by Rob-
sert Chambers. recently begun in Harp
er's Weekly, is an American historical
novel of the time just preceding the
Res Olution. 1t is said to be the hrst
sofs number of American historical
works that the author has planned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-03-23

Mrs. Henry Woods East Lynne" is
among the English novels which have
a constant sale. The Macmillans are
Just bringing out the five hundredth
thousand of this book.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-03-23
Books and Authors.

The Atlantic editorial memory con-
talhS an instance of Parkman's
tenacity, the pre-eminence of which
mas mus far not been endangered by
any rival feats. When Lowell was
editor, in the first year of the maya
Zlne. he invited Parkman to prepare
an article on the conquest of Canada.
Ihlfty years later, when Lowelrs
lourth successor had come to what the
hrst editor used playfully to call the
seat Of the scorner.' Parkman finished
ana sent the paper. Only Holmes, in
mat light-footed leap over decade
ana a half with which he begins the
Autocrat, AS l was saying when
was interrupted" comes into any COM
parlson with this splendid disregard
OF tirne. And with Holmes it was
merely flash of fancy-Atlantic
Monthly.
1ni s-<1' 1.EJE.D
W. A. Fraser, author Of "MOosWa
and Others" has just written for early
publication in The Saturday Evening
Post short. stirring serial, entitled
The Outcasts."
The outcasts are an old buffalo and
story is about the strange comrade-
ship and striking adventures of these
companions. and their pilgrimage. in
company, to the distant plains of deem
sass. OF which the wolf-dog knew.
The plan of the book is Il UNIQUE con
ception and it is worked out on novel
and entertaining lines.
characteristic note addressed nv
Charlotte Bronte to her dear Ellen
was recently disposed of at q London
auction sale. From what you say of
Mr.. Chaplain" she writes. Il think
should like him very much: Annie
wants shaking to be put out about his
appearance. What does il matter
whether her husband dimes in dress
coat or market coat. provided there
be worth and honesty and clean shirt
underneath?'
Henry Harland, the author Of The
Cardinals Snuf-BoX. is fortunate in
being free to give his rowing whims
their bent. He has now gone to Italy.
to settle for an indefinite period in
Florence-fitting haven for such a
cameo worker as he-and next year
perhaps. will be graced by the appear
ance of romance as exquisite in style
as The Cardinals Snuff Box" Mr..
Harland is peculiarly cosmopolitan in
origin, an American citizen born of
English parents in ST. Petersburg and
educated in Rome.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-03-23

Miss Helen Hay. daughter of the
secretary of state, has written long
narrative poem, considerably more
ambitious than anything she has
hitherto undertaken in verse. 1t is
called The Rose of Dawn, Tale of
the South Seas and Mr.. r. II. Rus
sell is preparing it for early publica-
ton There Will be a frontiSpiece by
Mr. John La Fargo.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-03-23
Rest, He alth md Comfort to Mother and
Child.

MRS WINSLOW'S SOOTHING SYRUP. for
children tcething, softens the gums, reduces
Inflammation, allays all pain. and cures wind
co'fc. Perfectly safe in all cases. We would
saw to every mother who has suffering child
DO not let your prejudice, nor the pr'-ju'lices
of others. stand between you and yo,r suffer
mo child and the relief that will be sarc-yes,
Absolutely sure-to follow the use of this
.nc,Iione, If timely used. Price 3Jc. a bottle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-03-23
NOTICE.

The Pension committee will meet at the
aldermen'S room every "Wednesday. at
o'clock r. NJ, until further notice
ALBERT A NICHOLS,
ALBERT j. BURNS
Committee.
Augusta. Me, March 20, 1901.
mar1idIm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-03-23

William James Stillman, the veteran
correspondent in Rome for the London
Times. has greatly expanded the "Au-
photography of a Journalist oriSi-
nally contributed to the Atlantic, and
will issue it in book form, this month.
from the Riverside Press. Few men
have led more interesting lives or pun
sued more interesting careers, and ac-
cordingly. in the Autobiography there
is a succession of pictures OF men.
events. and things that really consu-
tute vivid panorama of some phases
of American life and European politics
during the last half of the last century.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-10-04
rnrar .SD sr.RrRBAx

Tho Board Of Health awarded the three
year cun;rnc' for the reduction nf garbage
% the 81. Louis Sanitary Company. the
gpis bidder.
worlds Fsi- Committee on Builders anl
Grounds inspect samples Of fenccs.
Thomas L Bortett. Clerk Of the Court
~ Appeals. DISCUSSES Speaker Cronin ano
The House Combine.
u. A. Forman succeeds +. W. Bicbirger
~ president o, Fourth National.
rno JUDGES Of tho 81. Louis Circuit Court
-lli apportiou the representative districis
or 81 Louis.
frank J.. Walsh ~ Kansas City. predicts
hat William II. Wallace will succeed Sen
-'ur George G. Vest.
Aiton Councimen prepare ordinance tn
better fro service.
The Real Estate Exchange strnngly com
,n,ris the proposed Charter amendments
aud pledges the active support OF its mem
is-s.
Both factions O: Good Government: Club
iroid niee tinEs.
Mrs Eliza A. How donates $4,000 to
Washington University 20 erect memorial
80 her father. James Il. Eads.
Chorus OF Sundsy-school children "ill ains
nj Exposition tonight.
Assessor John II DrUrv of East St i-oui.
&c arrested on charge of Offering To accept
q brtbc.
Chairman Atkins of the Republican State
Central Committee savs he does not know
fvhat Roosevcit's policy Will lie In RELATION
@ the reappointnent OF Mckinley Office
folders.
Judge Shepard Barclay IS appointed Judge
rr the ST Louis Court OF Appeals by Coy
srnpr Docksry.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-10-04
Health Board Awards the Three
Year Carriage Reduction Con
tract to Sole Bidder.
MAYOR WELLS IS DlsPLEASED.
Suggests Action Which Will Pre-,
vent Il Recurrence of the
Present Conditions.

The three years contract for reduction oil
onai was awarded yesterday afternoon by
the Board OF Health to the st. Louis San
itary Company. the same concern which
had the ten years contract. that will ex-
pire, November II. For disposal of gar
bage. the city will pay S.53 1-3 per
month. or $4,000 per year. $1,000 for three
years.
No other course was open to the board
than to recognize this bid, as no other pro-
posal had been received. and dispositin
to fight the company might have resulted
In the tender of even more onerous propo-
stion. In addition, the board by denying
10 honor a leg .tlmate proposal, might have
invited an expensive lawsuit.
All members of the Board of Health were
present yesterday. except President Horns
by Of the City Council. All voted TO accept
the bid. Mayor Wells was percept.by dis
pleased that the city should be virtual y
forced into an agreement that Is not con
genial, but he realized that the emergency
was an inherited condition. chiefly de-
scended from the former administration,
and decided that he had no power to coun-
tcIact 1t, having done all ] could. and US
soon as possible after his Inauguration.
After The proposal had been accepted.
Mayor Wells who was presiding, advised
the Board OF Heath tina; delay cannot be
countenauced in the future, ana provisions
must be Immediately established TO pre-
vent recurrence Of these conditions in
November, 1891. He suggested that the
Board of Health proceed. after November
H. when the new contract vii! become ef-
fective to give thorough consideration to
the problem of garbage disposal. BY so DO
Ing he stated. the problem can be solved
far in advance of the climax, enabling early
and decisive action.
evening. 1.-The ten years contract will ter
inmate and the new three years contract
will begin. That IA the date-November Ii
when we must commence TO plan for No
vcmber II. 1904. when the new contract will
expire Affairs must he conducted in n
business-likc maner. We must start right
and do right. If We solve the problem. and
solve 1t as soon as possible. We can trans
NIT an ordinance to the Municipa, Assem-
blv In ample time TO avoid an emergency"
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-10-04
says There Seems 10 BE Differ.
cnre Between the Mayor
and the House.
DECLARES CITY is INJURED.
He Says the Remedy for the Pres
ent Situation Lies With the
People Who Elected the
Obstructionists.

ihofnss l. Barrett. Marshal Of the st.
Louis Court of Appeals. who IS credited
With being a warm personal friend and
supporter of Speaker James II. Cronin Of
the House of Delegates and other members
OF the combine of the House. and who is
regarded as an important factor in shaping
municipal legislation, yesterday discussed
the present local legislative situation in m
interview with reporter for The Republic.
az follows:
do you believe, Mr.. Barrett, that Mayor
Wells is doing everything in his power TO
redeem the promises made to the people at
the last election
Yes"
do you believe the Mayor can he Sue
cessful IN his administration without the
corporation of the Council and House Of
Delegates
No"
do you believe the House of Delegates is
trying to assist the Mayer and the admins
tration in giving us a New St. Louis
There seems 10 be a difference between
the House OF Delegates and the Mayor, on
public questions. This is unfortunate. and
will initiate against the best interests of
the city. and the coming of New st
Louis"
n proper and competent man for Speaker?
II suppose that Mr.. Cronin. like every
other man who occupies that position.
makes mistakes of Judgment
do you believe that the public service
| would be benefited by the removal or resig-
nation Of Mr. Cronin from the speaker
Not knowing who will replace him, ]
cannot tell whether the situation VIII be
| improved or not"
do you believe the action Of the House
| on important public measures is in the in
| terest of working people"
Il have not paid special attention TO the
! measure said to have been held nip by the
1 House of Delegates"
| "Do YOU believe tho Democratic ma aiority
| OF the House of Delegates is carrying out
| the pledges made to the public by the
| Democratic party?'
Not il the account of their proceedings.
as contained in the newspapers, is correct
What IL the remedy"
at rests with the people who elected
them.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-10-04
BRITISH DISAPPOINTMENT.
Had Expected Shamrock to Win in
a Canter.

London. Oct. s.-The extent Of Great
Bri:ain's disappointment at the defeat TO-
day OF Shamrock III can be thoroughly
appreciated only by those who saw the
thousands Of spectators lining the embank-
ment. Almost 10 n man they were expect
ant OF victory
The early editions of the afternoon neus-
papers. announcing that it was Sham
rock IIs weather. had keyed up hopes
here almost to pitch Of certainty. and
many people entertained the idea that the
depression over South African affairs might
be relieved by victory Of Shamrock
II. The Iatter's lead In the early part of
the race so strengthened this Impression
that London threatened a repetition of
Mafeking night. The crowds greeted this
green lights on the towers and on the
launches which paraded the Thames with
Wild delight
But CoIumbia's red slowly crept up. ana
motor cars with megaphones dashed up
and down the embankment proclainine
Columbia's lead. The yachts in the
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-10-04
GENERAL DOMESTIC

Time Chicago attorneys and q detective
have been indicted. charged with CON
spiraey In connection with jury-6rio'nS
case
The Dawes Commission Is al Finita, J. T..
enrolling Cherokee citizens.
Ths Iron Age reports the steel and iron
trade n q most nourishing condition.
The convention Of the Episcopal Church,
ia session In San Francisco. devoted yestef-
Cay to q discussion OF proposed amend
Ineuts to the church constitution.
Secretary Root says he does not believe
that Hay gill retire from the Cabinet
II. n. Crane will not make the race for
Governor OF Texas.
Much Of the testimony given by Mayor
aswkss, In the Manila hemp scandal in
quiry. has besn datly contradicted by other
witnesses.
The Governments monthly crop report
shows an impairment in condition greater
than has been known for years.
Mr. Bryan has announced his willingness.
10 speak IN Ohio In the interests Of the
regular Democratic ticket.
I.ieuterant Doyle was the principal Wit
ress before the echiey Naval Court yester-
6ar, His testimony was very favorable to
Admiral schley.
The SUGAR trust has made a radical cut
IN the price Of sugar. in territory usually
euppteo 0cct su6"t A0eeo'iSS'
SECRETARY Hitchcock says that the lottery
system viii likely prevail in the Fort Hall
land opsning.
william J. Bryan repudiates the proposed
third party movement and declares the na-
TONS best hopes lie in the Democratic
party.
In Buffalo, n. T., a street o: boulevard
4, will b named Missouri.
Missouri wool wins gold medal nj Buffalo
Pan.American Exposition. Mohair receives
n special award.
Cubans held q demonstration throughout
the island yesterday in favor OF reciprocity
With the United States
Josiah Quincy Of Boston was yesterday
nominated for Governor by Massachusetts
DemncratA
Fall River mill owners have declined TO
advance wages and the workmen threaten
TO strike
Labor leaders have asked President
Roosevelt 70 consider tie eight-hour Law
IA his message to Congress.
Captain William Crozier has been selected
10 suoeeed General Buflinton as Chief of
Ordnance Of the army.
The Jackson Club banquet at Kansas
City. No.. last night was a success.
SNOW fell yesterday In Ohio and Indiana.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-10-04
Marine InteIligcncc.

Glasgow. Oct. :.-Arrived: Laurentian
New York; Norwegian. from Boston.
Liverpool. Oct. 3.-Arrived: Teutonic. Nex
York.
New York. Oct. 3-Arrired: II. H. Meier
from Bremen
Hamburg. Oct ARRIVED: Pennsylvania
from New York.
Cherbourr. Oct. 3.--Arrived: FNicrst Bis
ularck from New York.
Naples. Oct. ARRIVED: Aller. from New
York. for Genoa.
New York. Oct. a.-Sailed: Deutschland
Hamburg. via Plymouth and Cherbours
Grosser Kurfurst. Bremen. via Southamp
ION. La Champagne. Havre.
Liverpool. Oct. ARRIVED: Common
wealth. Boston.
Rotterdam, Oct. s.-Arrived: Kintuck. Ia
coma. via ST. Vincent, Cape Verde.
Queenstown. Oct. 3.-Saiied: Belgenland
from Liverpool. Philadelphia.
Hasre. Oct :.-Arrived: LAquitaine. New
York.
Auckland, New Zealand. Oct. 3.-Arrived
Ventura. San Francisco. via Honolulu an
Apla. for sydney. New South Wales.
Liverpool, Oct 3.-Sail.d: Dominion, Port
land Ne.
Rotterdam. Oct. 3-Sailed: statendam
New York. via Bouiogne-sur-Mer.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-10-04
NOT BY "sooNER" METHOD.
Lottery System Will Likely Prevail
in Opening New Lands.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Washington. Oct. S.-RcferrinG TO the in
tended opening CT the Fort Hall Reserva-
ton in Idaho. Secretary Hitchcock said TO-
day that this will not be done by the old
sooner method. but probably will be after
the manner OF the drawings recently
adopted In the Kiowa and comanclie coun-
Try In Oklahoma.
The Secretary said emphaticaily that no
more races for public lands would be sane
toned by the Government.
The drawing System worked very satisfac-
torily in Oklahoma. II has not been de-
cided upon definitely for the Fort Hall land,
but either that or a method somewhat SINH
lar will be adopted.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-10-04
LIVED IN PRISON AS A MAN.
Woman Convict's Deception Undis-
covered for Eleven Months.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Lincoln. Neb.. Oct. 3.-For eleven months
n woman has been confined In the Ne
braska Penitentary, garbed rs a man. She
was tried and convicted as a man. on n
charge of stealing horses. She passed the
scrutiny of the prison officials. and the dis
covery that the supposed man Is 4 woman
was made two days ago.
Her real name is Lena Martin. but she
has been known as Bert Martin. and under
this name she has gone for many years
Her father is dead and her mother resides
not far from Springvlew. For some time IL
had been whispered about the prison that
there was IL mystery surrounding the con-
vict. Martin.
Martins cellmate gave hint 10 the
guards that an investigation would reveal
a sensation. The prison physician was
called TO attend the convict, and the Sc
cret was out. When registered at the pris-
on. eleven months ago. she told the Off
cias that she had Il wife. Her sentence
was for three years. Her name has been
changed on the records and she will serve
Out the term In womans sarb.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-10-04

Thames reversed tho position Of their
lights and those on the signal tower1
were changed. The crowds stood nnuts
awaiting the final messages Americas
dinners were advertised at the enbank-
ment hotels. and overlooking the river
many fashionable people dined, watching
the moving lights until red. from all sides.
was flashed out.
Columbia wfns," was shouted through
the hotel corridors and the throngs dis
persed.
A curious feature Of the race was the m.
nouncement In London over two minutes
before It actually occurred of Sandy Hook.
This was due TO news agency message.
timed Sandy Hook, 2:0S p. m, saying that
Columbia had won. followed by Others Civ.
ing alleged details. all bearing times pre-
vious to the Official and unoficial records Of
the yachts crossing the line. Reuters Tele-
gram Company received the first genuine
message announcing the result
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-10-04
COLUMBIA BEAT SHAMROCK
FASTEST RACE ON RECORD
Continued From Page One.

behind the mug hunter until she picked up
and passed the Irish boat three rniief at;ef
rounding the second mark. foltfnbih s
pace was faster and she behaved better
than her rival.
Reaching for the fret mark ten miles
down tho Long island shore. win the
wind abaft the beam, rhc gained twenty
two seconds. In the closer reach lot th'.
second stake she gained thirty seconds ana
In the thresh to winhward ON the leg nome
she gained exactly two minutes.
BARR's CRAFTY MOVE At
START DECEIVED SYCAMORE.
The Yankee victory began with the starl'
when the crafty Barr. by q system OF ma
neuvering. convinced his adversary that ne
was trying to cross the line first. Captain
Sycamore promptly took the bait. ana.
rushing his boat into position. sent h.f
away almost In the smoke OF the gun
Thereupon Captain Barr. having accom-.
pished his purpose. tackled about back c'
the line and held off for more than min
ute. Then, with flying start, he went
over just before the handicap gun was
fired. Some Of the patriots were disappoin'
ed until the experts explained that there
wa, no windward berth In reach where
the boats could lay their course straight
for the mark and that the position ss'srn
where Barr could keep his eye on every
move OF his rival. was the commanding
one. He could watch Sycamore like d
hawk. knowing that when the gap between
them was closed the race was his.
COLUMBIA BEGAN TO
GAIN INCH by INCH.
For the first fifteen miles no human eye
could tell which ship. If either. was gaining
so closely were they matched. but Sradu'
ally il became apparent that the Columbia
was overhauing The hyirg challenger. Slow
ly. inch by inch. and foot by foot. the white
boat gained. Eoth were going at terrific
pace. The patrol feet TO leeward. steamins
line ahead at intervals OF 80 yards. had nc
difficulty in keeping the excursion feet cleai
OF the winged giants. Everything In the
feet had TO crowd or steam 10 keep the
racers In sight. and the gait at which they
were going left the tugboats and some OF
the steam yachts astern.
The guideboat. which started fifteen MN
uates before the racers. dug out at full
speed. but she was hardly able TO log of
the distance and get the float overheard be-
fore the racers were upon her.
PATROL boats CHARGE on
FLEET or EXCCRSIONISTS.
As the yachts approached the outer mark
a stream of signal flags were sat on the
revenue cutter Gresham. the flagship of the
patrol feet. instructing them in the uni