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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-24
Somerset Real Estate Transfers.

Real estate transfers have been record
60 at the county registry during the past
week as follows:
ANSON-Annie Brown to Otis r. White,
land and buildings. 81 and other valuable
consideration: Susie NJ. Gunter to SUSAN
Daggett. land and buildings. 81: Tilson
n. SpauIding to Annie Perry. land, Sls,
Daniel II. Record to Annie Perry. land
and buildings. $3.50.
Observation-Disclosures Mfg. Co. to VIII
lis Z. Crawford. land, $50.
CANAAN-Ciifton e. Jewel. to Ira Pa
ten, land. $3.50; Viola b. Haskell tn Har-
rison d. Barrett. land. $50
DETROIr-Alfred l.. Kicker to Della
A. Kicker. land, 81 and other valuable
consideration. Alfred l.. Kicker to Mary
=. Kicker. land, 81.
FAIRFlELD-Harry d. Mckechnie to
Frank L. McKechnie. land and buildings
81 and other valuable consideration: How
ard G.. Atwood ct ais TO Willard X. At
wood land and buildings, 81 and otner
valuable considerat ton: Chloe Davis to u.
b. Donnelly. land. 81 and other valuable
consideration.
HARMONIC. e. Hurd TO George III.
Rhoades. land, $3.50.
HARTLAND-Francis II. Litchfeld t.;
Thomas j. Litchfield. land, so; Sophia
A. Littlefield to Jedediah w. Cleaves.
land and buildings. 81.
MADiSON-Robert HAYDEN to Ella A.
Nash. land, 81; Jennie n. Thompson to
Fred L. Dasgett, land and buildings,
$3.50; Frances b. Taylor to Mary +.
Brown ct al, land and buildings. $3.50.
Otis r. White to Annie Brown, land and
buildings, 81; Wilmot r. Macklin to Jo-
sepn p. Lancaster. land, 81: Benjamin
p. j. Weston to Vernon G. Wilkins,
land 81: William II. Blackwell to Fran
ces 3. Taylor. land. 81.
PITTSFIELD-T. G. Lancey & Co. to
John ". Manson. land, 500; Cassie T..
Rice to Thos. G. Lancey a. Co. land.
$500; William Dobson 4 Gordon Dobson
individually and as trustees. and a. p.
McMaster. to Oliver Grover. land, S2oe:
William p Fairbrother to Perley j.
Written. land and buildings. 5000; Geor-
gia A. Parks to Benjamin ID. Priiey. land.
II and other valuable consideration.
SAINT ALBANS-Willis E. Welch to
Edith l.. Wright, land. S40: Wallace T..
Parker to John II. Libby. land and
buildings 500: Edwin Z. Mower to JON,
H. Libby, lard. sl20: Cyrus r. Corson to
Ida NJ. Butler, land and buildings, 800.
SKOWHEGAN-Sarah Demo to Peter
Boariman, land. 81; John r. Mcclellan
to Samuel w. Gould, land and buildings.
81; Benjamin f. Bigeiow to Edmund n.
Stevens land. 81: Samuel NJ. Emerson 10
Edward Dubay. land, 81.
= SMI, HFIELD-James futile To Her.
bert l.. Mccain, land SIS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-24
CHARTERS FOR STEAMERS
Are Not Coming as Rapidly as the
Owners Hoped for.

New York, Oct. 23.-NO appreciable
effect from the ending of the coal
strike has yet been felt in the way of
lifting the steamship business on this
side out of the extreme depression into
it HIS been thrown, says the Journal of
Commerce. The movement to import
coal assumed much greater proportions
than generally supposed Ne:trly iH9
etcHwtrs haN" been chartered "a iu;d
full csr-crs ~ coal this way only -
If which nave &rriSeL
G.c enec, vi tn rush 81 co9l laden
tonnage this way is decentralization III
transatlantic shipping on the east
ward voyages. The statement is de
clared by steamship agents to be in no
sense an eXaggeration that grain can
he moved in cargo lots at this time at
lower rates than ever before. Large
steamers are now available for picked
ports in the United Kingdom at Is. Sd.
per quarter. Some years ago the rcgu-
lar lines offered to carry grain free of
charge in order to save the expense of
ballast. The steamship of today, how
ever, is equipped with water ballast ia
cilities so that free transportation of
grain TO any other product is no longer
a probability.
The only apparent improvement in
the situation is in the demand for cot
ton steamers.
High prices FOR grain are the chief
deterrent influence on export business.
The crops abroad are on the whole
fairly satisfactory at any rate they are
promising enough to place the foreign
buyer in an Independent position so far
as urgent contracts for American grain
are concerned. In addition there is at
the moment acknowledged scarcity of
the standard grades of wheat on this
side and Il scarcity of railroad trans
portaton facilities for moving wheat.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-24
Onlv Two of % Galleries Open-Men
Object to Notices.

Ha-el;on, Pa. Oct. 23.-Only t!ro of
the IS colieries in the Hazelton dis
trict resumed operations today. Be-
cause of high water or other conditions
no effort was made to start the 70
other oollieries. Some of them are
SIRE to resume before the end of the
week.
The collieries of G. NJ. Markle IL Co,
at Jetldo. Highland, Oakdale and Eber
vale are in shape for resumption bC.
only a few men applied and gave their
verbal assent to abide by the decision
of the commission as required by no.
tice posted, yesterday. John Markie
announced that as soon as sufficient
rurnber OF men comply with the notice
work will be resumed.
None of the seven cOllieries of Coke
Bros & Co.. resumed because the fore
men asked the men to sign an agree
r1ent not to interfere with non-union
men under penalty of discharge. The
men had been instructed by the union
lea de-s not TO sign agreements and all
returned home.
The Derringer colliery of Coke Bros.
Is on fire and the foremen have been
sent there to get it under control. The
fire originated through the careless
ness of a workman employed during
the strike.
Everything was in readiness for re-
sumption at the Cranberry and CryS-
tai Ridge collieries OF 4. Pardee & Co.,
but as the men refused 10 sign an
agreement similar to that prepared by
Coke Bros. & Co. work was not re-
sumed At Silverbrook, the men re-
fused to return because ii is alleged
the company will not take back - of
its former employees.
Troops were stationed at or near
most Of the collieries this morning. but
no trouble occurred.
Following is Il copy of the agreement
which the employees OF A. Pardee & CO
were asked to sign:
"As = condition precedent to my en-
ployment by A. Pardee & Co, l dc
hereby solemnly promise not TO inter-
fere with or modest in any way non
union men or any other men now al
work or who have worked during the
strike or who may work hereafter for
my employers and do further agree tC
work with them as with any other en-
plcye.'
The HaZelton shaft and the York
town colieries Of the Lehigh Valley
Coal Co. were started up, this after
noon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-24
MEMPHIS, TENN, RACES.
4 New Worlds Record and Nine Fast
Heats.

Memphis. Tenn. Oct. PA worlds
record was made at the Memphis trot-
ting track, Wednesday afternoon, in the
first race, free-for-all pace to wagon
with amateur drivers. Edith W.. driven
by Frank G. Jones of Memphis. and Fred
S. Wedgewood, handled by c. X. @. Bill
lings of Chicago. We're the contestants.
the former winning both heats. each be-
ing paced in 2.05A. The judges an
nounced that this was d new record for
two heats for mare.
Mccoy brought The Monk out and an
nounced he would go against the record
of 2.05a, He failed. finishing in 2.o11s.
fine Sunny South stake. for 2.19 PAGERS.
brought large field. Direct Hal, "a
warm favorite. won in straight heats.
The Dividend stake for 2.2J trotterS was
won handily by Prince of Orange in
straight heats.
For the 200 pace. Darrell was an odds
on favorite. He won the first heat handi-
ly from Lottie Smart. When the second
heat was called a marked change HAD
taken place in the betting. Fannie Dill
lard who finished eighth. being Il prohio-
tive favorite. The mare won the two
succeeding heats easily.
The judges announced that any driver
found guilty of laying up heat wold
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-24
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

AT the meeting, Thursday, of the teach
ers college trustees of Columbia Univer-
! sity. II was announced that John d.
Rockefeller had offered to give $J0O00e to
the college, providing that the college
could raise Sl9o.0W to pay off the DEBT OF
the institution and $4,000 besides. =,
Near Chapel Hill. KY. "Wednesday
night. Mary A. Williamson. daughter of
horace Williamson. a prominent farmer.
was shot and instantly killed by an un-
known person while returning from,
church accompanied by Mr.. Brown. The
assailant was hidden in the woods, As
Brown recently had a quarrel with rival
il is thought that the shots were intended
for Brown.
Joseph Wallace and James Moriarity
two Glilford. VT. farmers. each about
6, years of age. were instantly killed at
the Allen street crossing of the Boston
~ n, Maine Railroad near Greenfield. Mass.
thursday afternoon. being struck By the
northbound Montreal express. No details
of the accident are known except that
the men were driving home and it is sup
posed they did not hear the train.
Torpedo boat destroyed Stewart. Thurs
day. at Newport, r. L., successfully fin
ished her speed trial runs under the
board of inspection and, Friday, will re-
turn to her builders shops az motifs
Heights, N. Y. The trial was a one hour
run at sea at a sustained speed. The sea
was smooth. the wind calm and the boat
was easily able to more than equal the
requirements Of rs knots sustained speed.
As a result of his inquiry into the death
of Esther Quimby, Coroner Banning al
White Plains. " Y, has found the fol-
lowing Verdict: Esther Qnimby came 70
her death Of diphtheria and general sep
ticemil owing to the culpable negligence
of her parents. John Quimby and Geor.
gamma Quimby. also certain so-calicd
healer" named John Carroll LathrOp. In
failing to provide proper medical care
and attendance The evidence Warrants
the holding Of the three persons undef
the penal code In a charge Of manslaugii-
ter"
After having waited In vain for 10 years
to obtain possession of diamonds anh
jewelry valued at S30.0O0 that were BE-
aueathed to her by her late daughter
Jennie Elizabeth p. Phillips. better
known as Kate Castleton. the famous
vocalist and actress. Mrs. Eliza Free
man Of Oakland, Cal, has instituted pro.
ceedings TO have the administrators q
her daughters estate removed. The a..
ministrators are JOS. II. Hoadley OF
West I'D street, New York, and Arthur
il. Hoadley of Providence. Upon Al%
Freeman's petition, Judge FIIswortn Y
sued citation requiring the admin
traitors to appear in the probate coorn
Feb. 2. 1909, to show cause why they
should not be removed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-24
THE SPlRITUALISTS
Discuss How to Strengthen and Up.
build Their Belief,

, Boston. Oct. 23.-The earlier portion
Of Wednesdays session of the Ma
tional Spiritualists Association was de-
voted to reports of their four mis-
sionaries, who have spent the past
Year travelling all over the country cr-
ganizing anr reviving societies. These
reports We're referred to special COM
mittee.
The attitude of the association to-
ward mediums and other practitioners
who are under arrest. and of the par
ticular case of Alexander Proctor of
Springfield. which is now before the
courts. provoked a warm debate. So
did the subject of investing ministers
of the denomination with the power of
performing the marriage ceremony.
Mrs. F. p Russegue of Connecticut.
urged the association to stop the ex-
hibition of phenomena for the purpose
: OF convincing skeptics and to reserve
spiritual manifestations Tor the inspi-
ration and uplifting of believers Her
idea was also supported by other
speakers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-24
HERE'S MORE TROUBLE.
Stationary Engineers and Firemen Will
Help Miners Get Old Jobs.

Chicago. Oct. 2S.-President Morton
Of the international Association OF
Stationary Engineers and Firemen
stated, today. that all members of the
association throughout the country
would be ordered to refuse to handle
any anthracite coal until every menu
Der affected by the anthracite strike is
reinstated or the basis on which the
miners returned to work.
The Brotherhood has a membership
of li.000 and has local unions in ia
towns and cities. President Morton
declared his organization was in a po-
sition TO shut out hard coal in all cities
where it had local unions and said such
action would be taken il necessary for
the protection of members who lost
their positions on account of coal
strike.
This is President Morton's view of
the situation: According to all re-
ports from the Eastern mines our men
are getting the worst of it and while
the miners are being reinstated they
are left out in the coid''
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-24
GOVERNOR ODELL
Brands David B. Hill As An Un-
principled Political Liar.

Syracuse, n. Y, Oct. 23.-An audi
ence of fully $500 almost entirely
voters, welcomed Gov. Odell at the Al
hambra. Wednesday evening. as he
opened his state tour in this city. In
the course of his speech he replied to
the charge that he was interested in "A
firm profting by state contract. In
this connection he said: in part:
Out of this charity legislation has
come an attack upon my personal
character which il ii were confined to
an irresponsible newspaper, | would
not lower the dignity of the high Office
I fill to give consideration or the
weight of REPUTATION. But when utter
ed by man whom the people of this
state have honored and whose occu-
pancy of the Office of governor of the
state of New York should have inspir-
ed with IL higher opinion of and more
decent regard for men whom the peo-
pie of the state have selected as their
executives. l fell that il is incumbent
upon me to stigmatiZe these charges
as base ISLANDERS. not only against me
personally but against the Office of
governor of the state of New York.
This attack was not entirely unex-
pected, because in convention early
i'm the spring Mr.. Hill, who is now. the
central figure in the political arena so
far as the Democratic party is con-
cerned. and whose leadership should be
considered among decent people as rep
rehensible and as dangerous to society
made the statement that he proposed
to run this campaign upon old-fash-i
Toned methods. When asked what he,
meant by that statement. ne said he
meant to engage in mudslinging. No
regard for the feelings of those with
whom he has broken bread could lead
him to forget his partisanship Cor a
single moment or deter him from MAX
ing statements even though he knew
them to be absolutely false
referring to Mr.. Hill. the governor
said.
This man has never known the love
OF woman. has never heard the prattle
OF innocent children in his home, and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-24
RALLY AT CINCINNATI.
Senator's Dcveridge, Foraker and
Hanna Each Make Speeches.

Cincinnati, Ohio, Oct. 23.-The first
ana Only Republican rally in this city.
this year was addressed. Wednesday
night, by Senators Beveridge, Foraker
and Hanna.
Senator Foraker presided. He re-
viewed former campaigns and their
leaders saying there never was one
like that of this year when the Demo-
Gratis had no issues and no leader
unless Tom Johnson is their leader.
He reviewed the old issues of free
trade, free silver, "Aguinaldo. the
George Washington of the Orient" and
other questions that he said. has been
found wanting, and last of all was THE
strike which President Roosevelt had
removed SO that now the Democrats
were without issue or hope.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-24
VERMONT DEMOCRAT
introduces Resolution Of Thanks to
Northumberland by Legislature.

Montpelier, VT. Oct. 23.-The feature of
"Wednesday s session of the legislature was
the presentation and adoption by unan
imous vote of IL set of resolutions thank
ing President Roosevelt for his efforts
in settling the coal strike. The resoiu-
tons We're presented by Rev. ID. j. O,Sui-
Ivan of st. Adams. Il Democrat, and the
first Catholic clergyman that ever sat in
the Vermont Legislature, and as soon as
the clerk had finished reading the entire
House broke into applause.
After the passage of the resolutions the
clerk was directed to send copy to the
President and also TO the Vermont mem
bers in Congress.
A bill, was introduced to commute the
death sentence of Frank Shaw. who was
convicted. last spring. Of killing Deputy
Sheriff David Hoffman. after escaping
with his father from Woodstock jail.
The annual reception of the Governor
was held, Wednesday evening. at the
State House, followed by the inaugural
ball
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-24

The body of Mrs. Mary Hitchins,
wife Of the late George Hitchins. at
one time a resident Of this place. was
brought here. Wednesday. from NAL
den, Mass. and Inferred in the family
lot in the town cemetery. A short
burial service was held at the grave.
conducted by Few. n. l.. BuzZell of the
UDiversalist church. The remains
were accompanied by Mr.. and Mrs.
Sprague and little son of Portland. and
Miss Alice Hitchins of Maiden, the
ladies being daughters OF the deceased.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-24

Special exercises at the hall of the Sal
walton Army drew a large attendance.
Wednesday evening. Mrs. Evans OF Bos-
ton. wife of Col Evans. who is in charge
of the New England corps of the Army.
delivered lecture upon Social Work
of the Salvation Army" amply illustrat-
ed by stereopticon views. Among the
other officials of rank who were present
We're Staff Captains Withers and Bull.
and Cant Roberts of Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-24
Gihbs.henex.

A quiet home wedding occurred. 1T
s o'clock Wednesday evening, at the
residence OF the brides mother, Mrs.
Annie Heney on Water street, when
her youngest daughter. Miss Katherine.
was united in marriage with MI. Ed
ward r. Gibbs Of this place. The bride
was attended by Miss Gertrude Lord
and a brother Of the groom acted as
best man. The bride was attired in a
handsome travelling suit CT blue
broadcloth. Immediately following the
ceremony refreshments were served
and congratulations offered. after
which the happy couple departed for
WatervilIe amid q shower OF rice and q
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-24

Gyp and Frank Yckum Land Their
Rsces-One Unfinished.

Nashua. n. H.. Oct 2S.-The second day
of the harness meet at the Nashua Fair
grounds was marked with a large attend
anco and fine racing. The events of the
afternoon were q 2.2J trot. continued from
Tuesday; 2.2l pace and 2.19 trot. Gyp. the
dark horse of Tuesday. took the as trot
after hard struggle with Susie S. IN the
last two heats. Susie s., b IN. was second
and Florence c., blk m. third Best
time. 2.2412.
The 2.2I pace was won by Frank 70
KUN. &; Frank, b &, second: Hetty
Green. ID m. third. Best time. 2.13L
The 2l9 class tTot was unfinished
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-24
GOVERNOR SENDS TROOPS
To Protect Black Scoundrel from
TaIIapoosa, Ga, Men.

Atlanta. Ga. Oct. 23.-Gov. Gambler has
ordered a detachment of state militia 10
Tallapoosa. Ga, to protect Ben. Brown.
negro charged with attempting to GRIM
inally assault a white woman near that
place. Brown has been placed In the
county jail there, which is reported to be
surrounded by body of determined men
who are waiting for. an opportunity 10
lynch Brown. Brown has confessed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-24
MEMPHIS RACES.
Creseeus Goes in 2.04-Onward Silver
Does Two Miles in 4.28Ia.

Memphis, Tenn. Oct 23.-Creseehs In
his attempt to reduce his record of 202x,
failed at the Memphis Trotting Associa-
ton. this afternoon, covering the mile IN
..0i fiat.
Onward Silver went against his emile
record of f.29l2 and amid much enthts-
asm covered the distance i'm ISL. reduc-
ing his record IL seconds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-24
THE DUNkiRK RIOTS.
Several Strikers Killed-Many Soldiers
and Strikers Wounded.

80 Paris rt.'23s--F'urther serious strike
disturbances occurred at Dunkirk. to-
day. RarricadeS were erected and the
cavalry was compelled to charge The
rioters. Some of the latter were killed
on wounded Martial law has been
proclaimed at Dunkirk.
The strikers sacked the residence OF
a municipal councillor, who is a Zig
coal .Iealer. and then fired II TIL"
MANS u"iehloi- ,7stipgwshet In.
u,umcs \ rrt.,. hn7.it ~ ,ANsIr.- was
"b!i-.G e. .hnr-" the strikers who re-
sisted with sticks and spaa--.
Stiu later dispatches from Dunkri>
Indicated that Tia" situation there was
serious. The striking dock laborcrs
were terIorizing the town and the gov
( ernor general was taking additional
measures for the repression of the dis
orders.
During the rioting. this morning. the
strikers sacked y provision shop and
other stores, attacked the offices of tn.
new spapers which had expressed them
selves in opposition to the strike and
erected barriCades at the docks. All
the houses at Dunkirk are closed and
the stores have been barricaded.
Dunkrk. France. oct. PA mob of
striking dock laborers set fire to bar
rels of oil and other goods on the quay
and also set fire 10 the house of IA
mine owner.
The strikers invaded the law courts
during the day and interrupted bust
ness there They We're charged re-
peatedly by the cavalry on the square
in front of the law courts. The rioters
assailed the soldiers with bricks and
scrap iron. a lieutenant of cavalry
and all the commissaries of police
q present We're woundede.
Two additional regiments of infan-
try have arrived here.
Delegates of the syndicate of the
lockers were received this afternoon.
by the project Of the department Du
Nord. They assured the project that
> work would be resumed, tomorrow.
and denied all responsibility for the
acts of violence which occurred here.
yesterday and today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-24

F. S. Smith & Cos. magnificent VIM
dows. are from week to week, like a
Kaleidoscope in the beautiful bargains
they unfold and his large ad never dis
appoints seekers after bargain prices
and a satisfactory and true deserip-
ton of the goods
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-24
TWO STEAMERS ON FIRE.
Were On Stocks and Launching viii
Be Greatly Delayed.

Baltimore, Oct 23.-Two ocean-going
steamships almost ready for launching
were seriously damaged by fire. Wednes-
day night. and as consequence their
initial dips will be delayed for several
weeks. Three hundred men, at work up
on the vessels. had narrow escapes so
quickly did the flames envelope the ships
and their supports The ways upon
which the vessels rested were destroyed
and 800 feet of steel plates were so badly
buckled that they must be removed. No
estimate of the money loss can now
be given.
The vessels are the Missouri and the
Maine. being constructed for the Allan
tic Transport Co. for its China trade at
the plant of the Maryland Steel Co. at
Sparrows Point.
Ber,iner takes on an average 12g
street car rides year
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-24

The American Clothing Cos. large ad
is full Of amazingly low prices which
the company name as bargains to be
gathered up at once. by economical
buyers. Take the ad with you and
pick out the plums according to your
needs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-24

The women OF Finland Of the low
classes perform ardu0us labor that
other countries is usually ASSIGNEE
males. They. wheel handcarts g
barrows OF various descriptions col
tanning heavy burdens They
sweep the streets, act as boatmen y
even assist iii loading ships
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-24

An interesting and picturesque custom
IN southwestern France is that of going
10 market on stills. Groups Of Young
IN men anu women mounted on stills may
be seen daily crossing the marshy mains
known as The Landes" The Iandes''
are cut up into small bitches. pools and
hummocks. and stills are in consequences
aImost necessary to those who desire to
traverse them.