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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-13
WELL STRIKE"
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Weavers Association has a member
ship of about 1900.
Directly after the meetings Of the
unions. tonight, and the result had
been announced, a secret session Of the
Textile Council was held, President
James Tansey presiding. The action
taken by the meetings was read and
the ques tion then came as to what ac-
ton was TO be taken by the council. By
the vote Of the unions, the power of
the council was increased and they
were vested in authority to order a
strike and to stop it for any reasons
which might arise. The session lasted
but Is minutes, during which time the
following resolution was unanimously
adopted:
In accordance with the vote de-
clarcd in favor of a strike, by the as
sociations connected with the Textile
Council. for an increase of wages of 10
per cent to go into effect, March II,
we request all our members to remain
away from work on that date unless
otherwise ordered by the Textile COun-
ell, according to a resolution adopted
at all the meetings. (SignedD Thomas
Taylor. secretary"
The vote taken, tonight, does not af-
feet the work Of the New England Cot
ton Yarn CO., the American Thread
Co. the Fall River Iron Works mills,
or the Bourne mills, the latter being
Just over the state line in Rhode Is
land. Exclusive of these the operatives
thrown out Of work by the order num-
Der &c. 100 and it means a loss in pay of
about $2G. 600 a day.
Secretary Albert HILBERT of the Tex
tile Workers of America was asked If
! the strikers would have the support of
that body and he replied that they
would not In order to obtain the sup
port of the National Association he
said it was necessary to request the
permission of that body before inau5u-
rating strike and abide by their de-
cision. This had not been done, he
said, and every union in the city had
gone in and sanctioned it, and they
must settle the matter without assist
ance.
| An important result of the INSANE
| toned action is that the union cannot
levy any assessment upon operatives in
| order to carry on the strike. The only
way in which the support of the ma
tional body could be procured is by a
request for support and it is improb-
able this will be made.
| The wage question is now left with
| the manufacturers again and they take
rs firm a stand in their position as the
operatives do in theirs. There are
many persons who believe the strike
will not materialize and that some
thing will turn up before Monday to
avert the trouble. ~
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YESTERDAYS FIRE.
Small Damage Done in An Upper Room
at Bay View.

At about 10 O'Clock yesterday fore
noon, smoke was seen issuing from the
windows on the fourth floor of that
part of the Dunn block occupied by the
Bay View hotel, and it then looked as
if a bad blaze had started. Marshal
Harrington was the first to reach the
fire alarm box on the corner directly IN
front of the block and pulled in the
alarm. The box was out of order ana
instead of coming away down as 1t
should the lever only came part way
This mixed the alarm SO that it sound
ed like 147 instead of 81 as it should
have been.
1t seems that the trouble was caused
by the post. which supported the box,
being hit some time ago by runaway
thus disturbing the mechanism But
the department had no trouble in locat-
ing the blaze and made a great run
down Main street.
The fire was located in room near
the top of the building which is used as
a store room. Just what the cause was
could not be determined. The fire had
not gained much Roadway when dis
covered and was rapidly squelched
with the extinguishers, no water being
used. The damage will probably be in
the neighborhood of 800.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-13
General Orders No. IA.

The following orders were read at
tattoo. Wednesday evening:
Eastern Branch National Home for
Disabled Volunteer Soldiers.
Togus, Me-, March II, 1902.
General Orders, No. IA.
On account of the widespread preva-
lencc of smallpox and the annoyance
and danger to which all members and
employees of the Home would be sub
jected if a case should occur in our
midst, all members, and others living
on the reservation, are hereby request
ed to cooperate with the administra-
tive and medical departments in keep
ing it out of the Home by promptly re-
porting all cases of illness to the medi-
cal staff and by self-denial in the mat
ter of furloughs.
Burroughs will not be granted except
for good and sufficient reasons, nor for
less than 80 days, and members asking
and receiving furloughs forsuch period,
will be required to remain away from
the Home until the expiration of the
furlough. w
Company commanders will read this
order at tattoo. this evening.
S. H. ALLEN, Governor.
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which he once wrote while WORKING on =
Maine paper. According to the story, anu
If you knew the man you VIII nav NJ -,
faith in the story. it CHANGED that ne va
left in sole charge of the local uePa-.
ment of his paper. A long local SLOT.
appeared on Thanksgiving morning tnat
actually set the town abiaZe with mus us,
nation. Many of the prominent IiieI -,
received, attention and had been scorea
most Numerically Family skefel
were dragged forth into the glare q pun-
licity with bold hand. Secrets tiat wee
supposed to be locked up securely IN M
breast OF one man were set forth. beaitl-
fully colored 1t was racy sehsi lioii' IN.
story that would be the pride OF tne ~
lowest of yellow journals NO one nas
ever been able to find out just no" tn-
information was gathered. bu; 1t was very
evident that 1t had been gathered
That particular newspaper office was d
pretty warm corner. a triHe VAIN pi
haps, than the place where some peoPiiIi
honestly believe all newspaper men VII
go when they finish writing snort CUT.
Mr. Skinner was not seen LOT seEeLa a. 20 -, :.
and he was not very particular apoua s ~
ing caught alone on the lark streets alter
the curfew rang. But this Is Just the
story that has been floating Tor years.
Truth or fable, it fits the man VINO ID
made to take the leading part. ,,,
Many other yarns of this nature Illus
trating Mr.. SINNERS pecuhafllles nav
been told. Mr. SINNERS heaItn was
never very good, and about TWO years
ago he returned TO MS ldtiNt 10y iio-ii
his wanderings and settled down for a
while or a farm in East NaSsaiporo. lie
sDent about a year there ana tnen return
ed to New York During this time MS
eccentricity was more marked tnan ever.
His uniform as a farmer Woild attract
attention in any farming district IN Maine
and when he went to New York this went
with him. He was met there one day
with the soil of East Vassalboro still
cineing toshis long legged boots while on
his way to the Press Club, by one from
Maine who knew him.
During his last residence in New YORK
he was engaged in the stock and broker
age business He returned to Waterville
for brief visits several times. ana always
reported that he was meeting with sue
cess and that he was doing a big busi-
ness. We -.
According to reports. the nome HE oil
Mr. Skinner was not particularly EMO!
able Those who pretend to know claim
that he himself was chiefly respohsiDiS
for this on account of his strange dls'
nosition 1t is also understood that nc
senarated from Mrs. Skinner some lmt
ago and it would seem from the attempt
he made to draw up a will that this was
| co According to the reports after tnel;
separ ration. Mrs. Skinner with the chill
| drcn. returned to her own home In New
Hampshire. -. $500.
surprised at the end of the sad nie. ~
was certainly Il strange mixture ana per
hans if more had been accomplished
would have passed genius
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-13
NEW HAMPSHIRE CAMPAIGN
Opens With State Convention of the
Prohibitionists at Concord.

Concord, N. H., March 12-The first
state convention for the political cam
paign of 1902 in New Hampshire was held
The following ticket was nominated.
Governor. john c. Berry, Plymouth: con-
gresham. First district. DIR. Edgar l..
Carr Pittsfield; congressman, Second dis
trict, Charles III. Thorndike Concord.
The platform pledges renewed allegiance
to the national Prohibition party; claims
that 1.-The Democratic and Republican
parties are alike insinceFe In their assuriI-
ed hostility to trusts and monopolies;'
declares that 1t Is 1.-The one party of pa
triotic and moral principle;" denouncss
the canteen system; endorses the recent
decision of Judge Peaslee of the New
Hampshire superior court; uphp,ds Voc
mans suffrage; considers the non secta-
rian free public schools the bulwark of
American institutions. the best place for
the education of American citizens and
protests against the lax administration
Of the naturalization laws and against
class legislation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-13

One year ago last month, one of our
Hallowell young men, who had been
away at work, came back to his par
ents in this city, sick, broken in health,
pitiful invalid. He is Charles Austin,
the son of Mr.. and Mrs. H. d. Austin,
and had been at work on the Electric
Road between Salem and Gloucester.
OverwOrk and other troubles kept
drawing him nearer the sick bed, and
before he had been there many months
he was obliged to come back to his
home in this city, where he received
the faithful care of his mother and
wife. At last he was able to go about
in a wheel chair, but owing to the par
alytic shock that disabled him, he
could not walk a step, not even touch
his foot to the floor. 1t has been al
most IA months since he was taken
sick. and he has just been able to
place his feet on Mother Earth, and
with the aid of clutches he can man
age to walk a little. His many friends
in this city, his birthplace, will be
pleased to learn of his improved condi-
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-13
AMERICAN MINUTE MEN
Succeeds the A. p. A. and Will Make 4
Vigorous Campaign.

New York, March 12.-Frank j.
Batcheller of Boston. chairman of the
national committee of American
Minute Men, issued call, today, for a
meeting of the national Committee to
be held in Boston, Wednesday, May q.
The purpose is to perfect plans for a
thorough organization and for an ag-
gressive campaign in every state in the
Union for the election of members of
Congress and officials. Mr.. Batchel-
Ter says that the American Minute Men
is the successor to the A. p. A, which
has passed out of existence.
In a statement, today, the chairman
tells of the causes which led to-the
disruption of the A. p. A., which, he
says, was wrecked by politicians and
others who used the movement for
their own advantage. The American
Minute Men was formed some months
ago and has been growing quietly. until
now, it is stated, the membership has
reached 100000, with adherents in
every state.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-13

reduced circumstances in regard TO
many goods. There is none being
shipped to Boston, only on guaran-
Tee OF the immediate delivery by the
parties to whom the goods are direct
ed. One of the concerns to suffer the
most Is the Commonwealth Shoe &
Leather Co. 1t has been receiving
large amounts of leather almost daily
from Boston but also used a great deal
every day. Now some of the depart
ments are all caught up and have none
to work on and it will be but a very
short time before all the departments
Will be in the same copdition, neces-
stating the shutting down of the en-
tire plant. Other manufacturing con-
Germs find themselves also running
short of stock
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-13
d. Bangor { Aroostook
W RAILROAD.
~ Arrangement Of Trains
In Effnct f)cI IA 100 I
! Arrangement of Trains


Pullman Bunet Parlor Cars, between
carbon and Bangor on trains leaving
.aribou at 6.1b A. ID. and Bangor 1t III
Leave Portland, ITO ?. NJ: Augusta.
CORD, 6,4fA. M; Arrive Lagrange. 500 A
NJ NJ, RI0wnyille; $40 A. M: Katahdin
ron M MqaSs 1870 = NJ N9rcross sss A.
a., Al ~ psttsn. u.le a; NJ. Island
n; Ma5satats. sI94 Fl M: Ashland. lso
Los p; iezNue Isle, l.58 p NJ: Car
Van Buren, 30 P. M;Idmestone. 40 r
Fo.a aoft soe NJ Sa II pa ssa
Monsoon. 10.ls' a, NJ; Greenvills. 1910 A.
LEAVE Portland. 1925 A. NJ: Aususta.
235 2. M; Wateryille, LOO p M: Bangor
30 P. NJ; Arrive Brownville. al P. H.;
Norcross. h4s M: Millinocket. 5,57 +,
NJ; she Sherman n. ga 2. NJ; Patten,. III /:
P. NJ; Pressure Isle. s.i7 P. n; csribsu.
le15 T; NJ; Fort Fairfield. 1905 p. NJ.
d LEAVE q Portland. l24o P, M: Augusta
gor, AS n; BrownviIls. s.45 p. NJ,
Guilford, 7.1y P. M; Greenviils. $50 p. III
j LEAVE = Montreal, sos P. M: Qusbee.
Junction. 6.25 A. M; Guiiford. s.ia A. NJ:
Dover and Foxcroft. 700 A. M; Katah.
din Iron Works. go A. M: BroWnyilIe
t.1u ~. W Lagrange. 6UU A. N.
ARRIVE Bangor, $50 a. a.
LEAVE Fort Fairfield. SIG A. NJ; Car
ibou; 6.15 A: M; Pressure lsie. 6.l2 *. NJ:
Houlton. $40 A. NJ; Ashland. i.oo A. n:
Nasardis, rs 4. M; Smyrna Mills. sd
A.. M; Island Falls, 9l1 A. M: Patten.
s s;os a. y NJ J; ssherman, eco A. NJ: MIN:
nnocKet, IU.ZS 4. M. Norcross. 1913 A. NJ:
I Los p /. Nj n WateEyille, sos T. N; xa.
LEAVE Caribou. u.45 A. M: Van Bu-
rem. 1000 A. NJ; New Sweden, n.o2 A. NJ;
2. NJ; Fort Fairfield. Ills A. M: RradSS.
M Ts1aeG K;SS T M Houlton. zoo P: y:
NJ; Sherman. 3.25 p. M; Miliinocket.
Ll6 T: M; Norcross. lM p ri;
hatahdin Iron Works af5 p. ~:
Brownville. $50 P: M: Lagrange. iN IL
2. M; Guilford. Al p. NJ: Dover ~
Poxcroft, 5o6 !; M Arrive Bangor. II
l0.43 P. M; Portland, LIS A. II.
GEO. n. HOUGHTON,
w. NJ BROWN.
Superintendent
Bangor, Oct 10. 1911
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-13

George l.. Trask of Peabody, Mass,
died at the hospital, Wednesday after
noon, aged So years. Mr.. Trask enlist
ed at Salem. Mass, Nov. 90, 1861, as a
private in H Co., 18th Mass, and was
discharged at Providence, r. l., March
90 1863, for disability. During the
seven days fight before Richmond he
received a gunshot wound in the right
shoulder. His original admission to the
Home dates from August. 1888, he then
remaining for about a year. He was
readmitted in 1894
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-13

The sale of seats for the Junior Ex-
hibition that is to be given at the
Opera house, Friday evening. by the
members of the Junior class of the
High school, indicates that every seat
in the house will be taken and there
will be but little standing room. The
sale began, yesterday morning. and by
noon there were but few seats left.
They are now on sale at Jackson Bros
store. This afternoon and evening,
the members of the class will speak
before the judges and from them the
10 decided upon as the best will give
the entertainment, prizes being Of
fered for the best two. The proceeds
from the exhibition are devoted
towards the paying of the graduating
expenses.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-13
STEAMER CAPS|ZED.
Twenty-one Drowned in Disas-
ter Near lone, Miss.
Steamer Was Light and Was Blown
Over by Terrific Wind.
Captain, Engineer and 10 Of Crew and
Passengers Perish.

Vicksburg, Miss, March 12.-The
steamer Providence, plying between
this port and Lake Palmyra, was cap
sized, early this morning. by sudden
squat in lone landing and q of her
passengers and crew were drowned.
The dead
Capt. VIM. Cassidy Of Vicksburg,
master.
Charles Roue Of Vicksburg, chief en-
gineer.
Clyde Scott of Vicksburg, cottonseed
buyer.
DIR. n. A. Lancaster, a prominent
physician and planter of the Palmyra
neighborhood.
Seventeen colOred roustabOuts and
deckhands whose names have not been
reported.
The Inflated boat left here at noon,
yesterday, on her regular trip, carry
ing a large miscellaneous cargo of
freight and a number of passengers.
Early this morning. just as she was
entering Lake Palmyra. a sudden wind
and rain storm of the proportions OF a
tornado came out of the west, catch
ing the Providence broadside on. The
little vessel was lifted almost entirely
out of the water, her upper works were
blown away and her hull turned bot
tom up in 40 feet of water.
Most of the crew and passengers were
asleep at the time and were drowned
in their berths. Only nine of the entire
boats company were saved. The prop
erty loss will amount to several thou
sand dollars.
Messrs. Cassidy, Scott, Roue and
Lancaster all leave large families. "A
steamer carrying caskets and divers
left for the scene Immediately and Will
attempt to recover all the bodies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-13
CALIFORNIA
EXCURSIONS

Personally conducted weekly tourist &C.
cursions to California, leaving Chicago
every Friday night-from Boston every
Thursday-over the Illinois Central r. r..
TOR Los Angeles and San Francisco, VA.
Omaha and the scenic line Of the wayi1;
passing through the grandest scenery Of
the Rocky. Sierra Nevada and the
Tehachapi mountain ranges. and through
such tourist points as Colorado Syringe
Pueblo. Salt Lake City, Ogden and aae-
ramento. ALL THE GRANDEST seem.
&c FEATURES BY DAYLIGHT. For IL
walton of bertns and all further inforInsr
ton apply to J. G. CAR, New En0,
Agent, Illinois Central r. r., 10 wasH.
ington St.. Boston. Mass. octD .o6noo
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-13

While at work getting Fred Emery
Reane's ice boat from the ice on Cob
boseecontee lake, Alfonso Mason broke
through the ice and was unable to eX-
tricate himself. 1t seems that the ice
has been gradually growing thinner
and thinner every day, but Mr.. Mason
did not realize it was so thin until he
had gone through. He called for help
and fortunately Guide John Merrill
heard his cries and rushed to the res
cue. The only bad effects done was
severe chill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-13

The store of Knight & Lord at Pitts
ton. was broken into last spring, the
safe blown, and its contents rifed. At
that time the post office of the town
was located at that place. Since then,
the firm have been trying to make
settlement with the government and
after three trials, settlement was
made, Wednesday, that was agreeable
to both parties concerned, Knight &
Lord recovering all that was lost from
the office with the exception of about
500
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-13

The remains of the late Mrs. Benja-
min Tasker of Bath, were brought to
Randolph for burial, Tuesday. Mrs.
Tasker was a former resident of Ran
dolph, but since September last, had
made her home with her daughter, Mrs.
Susan Searles, Middle street, Bath. She
was So years and IL months of age, and
is survived by five children. Services
were conducted by Rev. o. 3. Holt of
Bath. and interment will be made in
the family lot in Maple Grove ceme-
tely
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-13

Notice c. Fl. Beane's new ad and the
special sale it announces of that deli
cate and popular perfume italian
violet" The sale is for next Saturday,
only. This low price is only allowed
by the manufacturers, for one day to
advertise the merits of this high grade
perfume Next Saturday you can also
buy Vesca chocolates at the special
price OF lie. per pound box. The public
really demands that this special sale
of fine, pure chocolates be continued. Il
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-13

The meeting of the directors of the
Gardiner Board of Trade, which was to
have been held at the office of c. A.
Knight, was postponed on account of
the illness of President Decker, but
will be held in the near future. The
meeting was called for the purpose of
taking action in the matter of building
an addition to the shoe factory.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-13
SYMPATHETIC STRIKE
To Be Started, Today, at Puritan Mills,
Plymouth, Mass.

Plymouth, Mass, March 1.-THE lis
weavers employed at the Puritan mills
branch of the American Woolen Co,
held a meeting, tonight, and voted to
go out on strike, tomorrow morning.
The meeting was a protracted onesand
at its close some of those in attendance
stated that the cause of the intended
strike will be the sympathy with He
strikers at Providence and OlneyvilIe,
r. l.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-13

The maidens OF Denmark never receive
a diamond engagement ring. They are
always presented with a plain gold band
which Is worn on the third finger of the
left hand. On the wedding day the bri le-
groom changes the ring to the right third
finger, which is the marriage finger RI
that country.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-13

Dirigo Lodge, A. 0. L. w. will cele-
brate its 23d anniversary next Monday
evening, and has made arrangements
for the entertainment of the members
of the Degree of Honor, and the wives
of the members. All the grand officers
of the lodge of this State will be pres
ent. A program has been arranged
and refreshments will be served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-13

The Randolph Clothing Club will
meet, this afternoon, with Miss Frances
Mitchell, and as it is necessary to have
all the work completed before the
seanson closes, a full attendance is
asked for
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-13

There are many agreements among
the several classes of workmen of this
city and by their united efforts they
have come to a regular schedule of
hours for working and have accom-
plished much in other ways. The lat
est to organize are the carpenters and
joiners and it is expected that their de-
mands will at once be agreed to by
their EMPLOYERS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-13

Visitors registering at the Home
library, Wednesday: VIM. H. Breed,
Lynn. Mass; Miss Gertrude Blanck,
Philadelphia; II. D. Cruckshank. Hong
Kong, China; VIM. T. Thomas, San
Francisco; Dina H. Lesser. Waterville;
II. c. Whitcomb, West Windsor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-13

A parcel Of one and one half tons of
whalebone was sold at Dundee at s2,O
a ton. 1t was the catch of the whaIer
Balaena. 1t Is usually held out that these
ships are losing concerns, but this IL a
bit Of bluff to keep others out Of the
field. For years back they have pail
from 10 to Is per cent. dividend.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-13

Miss Grace Carey, who has been re-
Gently clerk in the post office, left for
her new work in the Maine General
Hospital, Portland, Wednesday. Miss
Madge Carey, Miss Estha Walker.
Miss Clara Goodwin and Miss Louise
Carey all accompanied her part of the
way. Her pleasant face will be great
ly missed by the many friends she
leaves in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-13

telephone message to the Journal
from the Kennebec market, Wednes-
day afternoon. stated that the ice in
the bay was very thin, and would with
out doubt go out on the next tide.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-13

The Russian press will celebrate its two
hundredth anniversary next year, and it
has been decided that a newspaper exhi-
bition will be held in Moscow To com.
memorate the event. 1t is also proposed
to found a Journalists Home for the
support of those journalists who are UNI
able to work through mishap or old age.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-13

The lumber laden schooners Sarah l..
Davis, Gen. Banks and Susan A. Par
sons, which have wintered at this port
and Farmingdale, will be towed down
river as soon as a tugboat arrives.
Their destination is Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-13

Benz Wood, who has been in the en-
ploy of Bartlett & Dennis, has severed
his connection with this firm. and left,
Wednesday, for Millinocket where he
has obtained employment in the pulp
mill.