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The Conservative, 1902-05-08
Preturnat u r a | | Y
good and wise repub-
lican editors have
SAVAGE.

forced Governor Savage to abdicate.
He has been made the victim OF some
ignorant criticism, more deliberate
Misrepresentation and vindictive
abuse, and still more shallow, dema-
gogic politics.
In penning the announcement of
his withdrawal the governor is so
evidently sincere in stating that he
has nothing to apologize for in con-
nection with the pardon of Bartley,
that great many doubters have been
convinced by reading it that he
thought the pardon justifiable under
the circumstances. What one of the
clamoring horde of critics has bet
ter acquaintance with the circum-
stances?
The Conservative, 1902-05-08
Secretary Shaw, in
PSHAW! SHAW. gushingly conf

OouUldl IuOOu, very
truly says: eff the door set ajar in
the spring of 1896 by the unanimous
vote of both houses of congress ever
swings wide on it's hinges, the United
States will police not only the street
on which it lives, but the entire
western hemisphere, and with it all
countries and all islands Of the
Pacific. -
No doubt America will do all of
that but are there not more pleas
ant and remunerative callings than
that of a policeman? From what
chapter of history, from what utter
ances of great men, by what process
of reasoning do we gather the con-
clusion that it is Americas duty to
serve as the worlds volunteer scav-
enger, taking her pay in Mauser pro-
jectiles?
The Conservative, 1902-05-08
The extreme eau
tion observed by
American com =
manders in treating
DELICATE
SITUATION

with the Moros promises temporarily to
avert threatened war, which is only
viewed with contempt by those un-
familiar with the fanatical character of
the inhabitants of Mindanao.
Those who have come in contact with
the bloody minded Mussulman who
know his fierceness and his stubborn
ness in warfare, are gratified to learn
that there will be no attempt to make
Mindanao, like Samar, "howling
wilderness" strewn with the corpses of
it's obstinate defenders, and obscured by
the smoke of burning villages.
At present it is probably impossible
for the Dattos, whose positions as rulers
are none too secure, especially when
there is blood in sight, to accede to the
American demands; but, if given time
in which to cool the hot blood of their
bellioose subjects, they may be able to
arrange for the turning over of those
who took part in the massacre of
squad of American engineers few
weeks ago.
Diplomacy may, without endanger-
ing American prestige, gradually ac-
complish results that tons of war muni-
tions would fail to attain. AS to teach
ing the Moro lesson that will last,
that is impossible, as, like the American
Indian, he remembers punishment as an
injury to be avenged, not as merited
chastisement, repetition of which may
be avoided by proper observance of
the laws laid down by his white
brother.
The Conservative, 1902-05-08

The free selling of
HEATHENISH Chinese indemnity
MONEY. silver has pounded
down t he market
price until the actual bullion value
of shining dollar is just forty cents.
In periods of opulency the silver
standard is an unfaithful servant in
hours Of dire extremity, it is tyran-
nical master, but the Chinese are not
the only people who have not yet
discovered those facts.
The Conservative, 1902-05-08

wne energies
NEEDLESS EX- from the woods to
PLANTATION. remark that he is
not candidate for
the presidency and has no well-de-
fined idea who will be nominated.
Nobody has thought of Towne for
so long that it is difficult to see why
he finds it necessary to defend him
self against such an accusation; and
as he has never been accused of
resting under the suspicion of being
suspected of ever having entertained
even the pale shadow of we'll lde-
fined idea, the second part of his ex-
planation is likewise incompetent and
immaterial.
The Conservative, 1902-05-08

So long as the
NOT CONVINCED. packers continue to
furnish butchers
with meat at cheaper rate than they
can buy it OH the hoof at present
gold standard prices, those skeptically
inclined will continue to doubt that
the beef trust is really and truly all
octopus, but it may be venal vam-
pire or something of that sort.
The Conservative, 1902-05-08

Governor Gum
ANOTHER. Minis, of Iowa, all
erstwhile protec-
ZIONIST who has freighted the playful
zephyrs of his state with eloquent
pleas for tariff in the highest legis-
lation, has at last struggled to the
The Conservative, 1902-05-08
HIS EXACT
MEASUREMENT.

state; three lines of cold mention for
the foremost citizen of his own state
A mans character may be judged by
the character of those he most ad-
mires
The Conservative, 1902-05-08

The staff and line
are still quarreling
over the introduce
ton of the submar-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-15
DEWEYS FLEET.
The Admiral Is Proud Of II and Well
He May Be.

San Juan, r. r.. Dec. 4.-Admiral Dew
ey is comforting with the squadron com
manders regarding the impending evolu
tions.
Rer Admiral Summers squadron arrived
here, Friday, and saluted Admiral Dew
eys flag.
Admiral Sumner transferred his flag tc
the Chicago and assumed command oi
the cruiser squadron. Saturday.
The Kearsarge has landed a battalion
and has established a camp at Culebra
island The other warships are engage
in boat and minor drills, which will b,
continued until Monday. Then there vii
he evolutionS by the vessels forming tn,
divisions. to be followed. Dec. H. IS anC
10, by fleet evolutions; between Dec. !:
and - will be a holiday at the variou,
ports.
Admiral Dewey has announced the flee
organization as follows:
First squadron-Rear Admiral Higgin
son commanding.
First Observation-Disclosures, Alabama
Massachusetts and Iowa.
Second division-Rear Admiral Crownin
shield commanding: Illinois. Indiana
Texas and Olympia.
Second Squadron-Rear Admiral Sumner
commanding.
Third division-Chicago, Raleigh, Gin
cinnati and Newark.
Fourth division-Capt. A. Walker com
manding: San Francisco. Albany, Allan
Ia and Montgomery. with the Nashville
Machias and Detroit as picket boats.
Read Admiral Coghlan commands thu
base. attached to which are the auxiliar,
and supply ships.
After the holidays one squadron viii
blockade a port and the auxiliary vessel!
and torpedo boats will attempt 10 raIs'
it and break through This will last fiv'
days. Then there will be tactical evolu
tons.
Admiral Dewey Is gratified by the mob
iliZation. He says 1t IL the finest flee
ever assembled under one flag. and tina
it is an honor to command it. The scared
problem taught important lessons which
will be beneficial to the service.
Rear Admiral Higginson has PERSONAL,
congratulated Rear Admiral Sumner. Ill
says that he would have been glad Il
win. but still the victory of the forme
was fairly earned.
Rear Admiral Higginson was handicap
ped by the absence of the Texas an,
Newark and the breakdown Of several o
his ships.
The problem. the admiral adds. Shove,
the need of fast scouts and an increased
navy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-15
Christmas Windows.

Two Christmas windows have APP
peared, one in the GrOndin clothing
store and the other in one of Soper's
big display windows. In the former
a large Christmas tree is shown load
ed with all sorts of holiday goods car
ried by an up to date clothing store.
doll as large as a small child, pref
lily dressed, stands in the foreground
as if welcoming all to the store. The
effect is very pretty.
The Soper window is what might be
called a handkerchief window as the
bulk Of the material consists of hand
kerchiefs of various grades. but 1t is
one of the most elaborate ever shown
in the city. The principal feature is
Il large arch with portiers gracefully
draped. Through this two life-sized
female figures can be seen wearing
wearing creations calculated to charm
the lady shoppers in search of Christ
mas presents.
On either side are smaller arches
filed with many beautiful novelties
suitable to the holidays. The arrange
ment Of the handkerchiefs is especially
novel and attractive. The whole of the
large window is filled with the design
and it makes one of the best OF the
many beautiful windows shown by
Soper
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-15
frankie Did Good Business.

frankie Carpenter closed a week 5
engagement here, Saturday evening
hen "A Brave Girl was presented to
a crowded house. The engagement
On the whole has been Il successful one
The company was unfortunate in hav-
ing one of the coolest weeks for many
years and also one of the very busiest
of the season thus far as more attrac-
tions were scheduled for the week than
for any other of the season. But the
company always got its full share of
patronage.
There were splendid houses on the
last three nights of the engagement.
The attendance was the smallest of the
week, Tuesday evening, but this is
accounted for by the extreme cold and
the S. of " fair which was in progress
in the armOry. On the whole the at
tendance has been excellent all through
the week.
There are % people travelling with
the company, making it one of the
largest to appear in the city. Every
one who has attended has been delight
ed with the entertainment furnished
and would be glad to see another en-
gagement announced for this season.
Frankie of course, is very well known
here and has made many new friends
during the past week. The company
will &C to Rumford Falls, todcy, for
weeks engagement there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-15

numbering. Timber surveyors who have
prospected the forest expect that some.
thing like 13s,000,000 feet of lumber will
be out before spring. and of this
amount about one-sixth will come into
Moosehead lake from Roach river, next
spring. Figures of the prospective cut
follow:
Hollingsworth & Whitney Co, Wins
low. between 30 and $4,000, 900; Great
Northern. Madison, 10000. 900; Interna.
tional Paper Co., Gardiner, 10,0G0, 900;
international Paper Co., Scion, S.0O0,-
900: Cushnoc Fibre Co. Augusta, $780,
900; Skowhegan Pulp Co, 100000
Lawrence. Page Co, Shawmut, 20. OO0,-
600: nj. G. Shaw Lumber Co., Bath,
1O,OOOO00 Lawrence Bros, Gardiner
l0,000,0o0: Joshua Gray & Sons, Gar
diner. 100000; o. Fl. Moulton & Co..
5000; South Gardiner Lumber Co.,
5000, 900.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-15
Bible Society of Maine.

Rev. Gowen G. Wilson, Superintend-
ent of the Bible Society of Maine. gave
the morning address at the Baptist
church. Sunday morning. He spoke
briefly of the services and ministries
of the society, of its aims and meth
DDS. and Of the gratifying results be-
tanned Five missionaries are en-
plcyed. and they are the actual rep
resentatives of the society in the field.
They are constantly at work. and a
complete circuit of the State. including
every city, town. village, hamlet, or, i'm
fact. the remotest farm house and
cabin within the borders Of the State.
is made at least once in seven years.
The superintendent. Rev. Mr.. Wilson,
gives efficient and devoted oversight to
all the details of the work. The mis-
sionaries are under his careful super
vision. The whole number of families
visited during the year is Fl ,960-more
than the average Of the past eight
years. and is exceeded by the record
of that one year when an extra force
was employed for the purpose of COM
pleting and publishing the statistical
report covering the whole State. The
number of Bibles sold was Asp; num-
Der donated. 1918: making a total of
$3.50 volumes distributed during the
year. Number of homes found desti-
tute of the Scriptures, 536; one out of
every 81 families visited by the agent
of the society is without Bible.
Mr.. Wilson's address on the work
was listened to attentively by large
audience.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-15

A special coal train passed through
the city, Saturday, there being Is cars
of hard coal and about as much more
soft coal. A good many almost wished
that something might happen to the
train so that it would have to stop
and discharge here i'm the city. The
local supply is now practically eX-
hausted. There is still little to be
had in very small quantities. but no
one can get anywhere near as much as
he wants. One car of hard coal was
being unioaded in Fairfield, Saturday,
and there was one car in the Maine
Central yard here. There is plenty OF
wood. but those accustomed to burn
ing coal nate to change and are stick
ing it out just as long as possible in
the hopes of change for the better
any day. Some of those burning sort
coal are having lots of trouble with
it. while others are getting along very
we'll The city is now just about up
to the limit and hard coal is needed
Very badIy
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-15
FIRES AT HAvERHILL,
About $4,000 Loss by Two Blazes on
Sunday.

Haverhill, Mass, Dec. IA fire In
the shoemaking district, today. was fol-
lowed by another i'm a remote section OF
the city and the two made combined
loss of $4,000. The more serious fire
was ia the Nichols building in Phoenix
row and five firms We're burned out.
The other fire was in a two tenement
wooden block on Water street owned
by Miss S. s. Edward. The fire loses
are Appropriated as follows: Frost &
Folsom, wet leather goods. $500; Frank
Young. sole leather, $1,000; f. Archibald
e Co, $4,000; J. NJ. Cushman, $500; @.
f. Poor, shoe contractor, $4,000. In
Poor's shops We're many cases of shoes
in various stages of manufacture for
local firms and the loses here are APP
portioned as follows: ]. A. Lynch. $1,000;
Rowe & SWEET, Frank S. Atwood, Har-
ris Shoe Co., and George A. Hawkes..
$4,000 between all. The block is dam
aged $1,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-15

The committee having in charge the
annual banquet of the Woman's Lit
erary CLUB met, Wednesday morning.
TO make arrangements for program
The committee finds that it will be
necessary to know the entire MEMBER
ship before deciding upon either pro-
gram or a place of meeting ana asks
that those intending to JON the club,
note Article Ill of the constitution,
which reads: ANY member who faiis
to pay the annual fee before the fiirst
Club meeting in January shall be con-
sidered as having voluntarily with
drawn from the club AS there are
but two meetings in December. this
gives notice to those Interested that no
dues can be received after Decem-
her 30
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-15

In spite of the cold, Saturday after
noon. business was good all along the
street. There was large number in
from the country The Christmas
trade Is starting now and in a way
that gives promise of much that VIII
please the merchants. 1t seemed TO be
calendar day, too, for almost every one
coming out of a store had one or more
of the time reckoners under their arm.
These have. Of course, been on hand
in the stores for some time, and evil
IDENTIFY some one started to put them
out. Saturday, and then the others fol-
lowed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-15

The following question has been sub
mitted to Coburn by Hebron for the an
nual debate: Resolved: Whenever
in the case of domestic violence, lives
ana property are not adequately pro-
tected. it is for the public good that
the President should have the power,
without the application of the State for
federal aid" Coburn will have the
choice of sides. this year, and the de-
bate will be held here, as Hebron had
il, last year
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-15
THE LUMBER CUT
Is Expected to Be Heavy-Some Of the
Operators.

Gardiner, Me-, Dec. 14.-Indications
thus early point to a heavy lumber
cut during the winter in the region
beyond Moosehead lake. The early
spell of extremely cold weather froze
thoroughly the swamps and soft places
in the roads. making the foundation
for the work one of the best for a
number of years. Snow lies two feet
deep on a level, a desirable depth for
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-15

B. F. Rackliff was very pleasantly
surprised, Saturday evening, by a visit
from the degree staff of Good Will Re-
bekah Lodge. No. so. OF this town, Mr.
Rackliff being degree master. The
evening was very happily passed by all.
Before the company left. they present
ed Mr.. Rackliff with handsome chain
as an appreciation of his services.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-15

Elmer Strickland has accepted po-
sition with NJ. Steinert & Sons Co.,
piano manufacturers, and will have
charge of the bookkeeping department
at the Lowell Office. Mr.. Strickland is
graduate of the Bryant & Stratton
school. and during the summer months
held position with John Il. Drake &
Co, commission merchants.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-15
MAINE PENSIONS.

Washington, Dec. 1.-THE following
pension changes resulting from the
issue of Nov &c, 1902, are announced:
Maine-Original. William T. Mitch
ell. Portland, Sc; war with Spain. In
crease, restoration, reissue, ETC.,
Thomas Leonard, Belfast, $17; John
Benjamin, Carmel, S12; William III.
Maxey. Rockland. ST. Hugh Weldon.
Soldiers Home. Togus. IS. Original
widows. etc, Harriet NJ. Potter. Bruins
wick. SIS; Angelina Chellie, Saco, IS;
Elizabeth A. Young, Etna, So.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-15

An alarm Of fire was rung in from
Box 4G at $50 Saturday evening, for
fire up on Ticonic street. This proved
to be chimney burning out in the
house of Lewis Blair and did not
amount to anything. There was moth
ing for the firemen to do but ring in
the AL out" and return to their
houses. This makes a call for every
day of the past week with the excep-
ton of Friday. something that is very
unusual for Waterville,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-15

Arthur Katon will leave, today, for
The Forks, accepting position as
scaler for the Augusta Lumber Co.,
which will commence numbering Oper-
atoms there. this week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-15

The CliOnea Club met. Friday even
ing, with Mrs. Mabel Lawry at her
home on High street, when the follow
ing program was enjoyed: Dante, Mary
Evans: Michael Angelo, Mary Newhall:
reading, ''Sonnets of Michael Angelo"
Maude McFadden history, Italian
statesmen. Garibaldi, Cavour, Mazzini,
Victor Emmanuel. Harriet Lawry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-15

Next Sunday will be observed as
Christmas Sunday by the several
churches in the city. Special programs
of musical nature are being pre-
pared. as are also concerts for the
Christmas eve festivities in the week
following.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-15

81. is very busy preparing for the sup
per, sale and entertainment to be given
Tuesday evening. Fancy articles will
be on sale in the afternoon. The sup
per will take place in Files hall from
$50 to I. after which farce will be
presented in the Masonic hall. 1t will
De entitled Female Masonry"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-15

Saturday night. and it certainly looked
at that time that 1t was coming all
right. as the sky was well ciouded
and some snow began to fall. But
Sunday morning dawned as fair as
any one could ask for in the middle
Of December in Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-15

Services at the Old South church.
yesterday, We're held in the chapel. The
large auditorium is not easily heated
i'm extremely cold weather without a
good coal supply.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-15

The first concert and ball of the Hall
DWELL Cadet Band will occur in Wilson
hall. this evening. Music for the ball
will be furnished by Carey's orchestra.
Grand march will be at o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-15

Miss Helen M. Dunbar, formerly
principal of the North Grammar school,
went TO Chelsea. Mass, yesterday,
where she has accepted a position in
the public schools
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-15

IL is stated that one of the local coal
dealers has recently purchased the
residue of the coal supply, 800 tons or
more. of the Sampson Oil Cloth Works.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-15

The sermon at the Methodist church,
Sunday morning, was missionary
sermon. The pastor took for his text
the first part of the 3Sth verse of Mat
thew 18th chapter: The field is the
world" A collection for missions will
be taken on next Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-15

MIR. and Mrs. Willis Emery of North
Arson. are in town for a few weeks.
Mr.. Emery being employed in making
cans at the corn shop. They have taken
rooms at the H. F. Arnold house.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-15

Miss Mae Burrill, who has been in Car
ibou for several weeks past, returned,
Friday and is working in Bucknam's
during the holiday season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-15

Miss Lulu NJ. Ames of the Coburn
teaching staff, has gone TO Farming
ton. where she will spend the holiday
vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-15

In spite of all the predictions and
warnings. the big storm did not de-
veiop. Sunday, but a fine. bright WIN
ter day instead. 1t was said that the
storm would be due here at midnight,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-15

Nugget Nell will be presented by
local talent under the auspices of the
A. @. u. w. in the City Opera house,
this evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-15

The Guild of the Methodist Society
will hold it's regular monthly meeting.
tonight, at the home of Mrs. Fred 7.
Brown, Lower Main street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-15

There will be a special convocation
| of Teconet Chapter, No. 50, r. A. NJ,
at 40 Tuesday evening. There will
be work in the p. NJ. and NJ. Z. NJ de-
prapc
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-15

The pupils of the Academy school and Il
few invited friends from the High school
enjoyed a social evening at Milburn. FRI
day night. Games and dancing were the
principal amusements.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-15

There was a clean slate in the mu-
nicipal court, Saturday, the weather
doubtless being rather unfavorable for
celebrations
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-15

The Military Ministries contemplate
giving a reproduction of their theatre
Gals at the Augusta Opera house,
Christmas afternoon and evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-15

Mr.. and Mrs. IL. +. Arnold leave,
this week. for Il several weeks stay In
Massachusetts and Rhode Island for a
visit with relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-15

Maud Travers. Lyall Stevens ant
Frank Walker have been added t.
Ciukey & Libby's force for the holi
days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-15

Mrs. Z. F. Files. has arrived hom>
from East Everett, Mass, where she
was called by the illness and death OF
her mother Mrs. Grant.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-15

There will be an Apple sociable, this
evening. at the Methodist parsonage,
under the auspices of the Epworth
League.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-15
IIALLOWELL.

The Old South League will meet with
Miss Masters. this afternoon.