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Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-06-19

For nearly 30 years Col. Milliken was
a citizen of Augusta. having moved here
from Burnham in 1870. Prior to that
time he had resided in Burnham for 80
years. He was born in Scarboro, Aug.
II, 1928. but moved to Gardiner with
his parents when boy. When he was
~ years of age he located in Burnham.
In 1856 he represented the town in the
Maine Legislature. After the war broke
out he was made the lieutenant colonel
Of the 14th Maine Volunteer Regiment.
In 1864 and 1863 he was a senator from
Waldo county and in 1867 he was again
> member of the House of Representa-
tivcs from the Burnham class. He was
a member of Governor Chamberlain $
Council in 1868 and 1869, representing
Waldo county.
During his long and busy life Col.
Milliken had been largely engaged IN
numbering operations. He not only en-
gagged in the manufacture of long and
short lumber, but he owned thousands
of acres of timber land, the greater
part of which were located in the Ken
nebec district. He was first and fore
most a kennebec man. All his active
business life has been spent in this
section and he has done much to per-
feet the great log driving systems OF
the Kennebec waters. In business ana
banking circles Col. Milliken was for
many years a leading and influential
factor and his death is sincerely re-
GREETED by his former associates, all of
whom honOred him as an able ana
progressive business man, upright in
all the relations of life.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-06-19

The firemen are busy preparing for
the contest of Friday afternoon. The
Pettengilrs Corner company made a
practice run, last evening, from the
Capital Hose house to the hydrant near
Governor Hills residence, and is said
to have shown the quick time of min
Ctes and "a seconds. 1t is evident that
this event will be closely contested.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-06-19

of Kttery: treasurer A. M. Meloon Of
New Castle, N. II. Certificate ap-
proved June IS, 1902.
Central Lighting Co., organized at
Portland for the purpose of manufac-
turing Illuminating gas and electricity,
with S250,000 capital stock of which
$1,000 is paid in. The officers are:
President, Geo. F. Duncan of Port
land; treasurer, Edward Woodman of
Portland. Certificate approved June Is,
1902.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-06-19

The county commissioners have
awarded the contract to put in the
dado in the rear part of the court
house corridor to r. ]. Noyes & Son.
]. II. Cogan e Co. have the contract
for new lavatory in the building.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-06-19

The remains will be brought to this
city for interment and the funeral ser
vices will be held at the Unitarian
church at p. NJ. Friday, Rev. E. E.
NeWbert officiating.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-06-19

The soda fountains did a rushing
business, yesterday.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1902-11-21
"eIlnd Toms" Mother Dead.

Birmingham, Ala, Nov. 19.-"Char-
ity" Virgins, the aged mother of
Blind Tom, the negro musician, died
Monday night in this city of drOpsy
of the heart Her body will be taken
by her daughter to Columbus, Ca, for
burial. Mrs. Virgins was 1Q2 years
Gt age.
Scientific men from al parts OF the
country attended the convention of the
National Academy Of Science at Balti.
more today.
Secretary Of the Navy Moody left
Yesterday for Charleston, S. c., to
make a personal inspection of the
naval station there.
Peter LenOusky and Victor Zaram
DO were convicted at Wilkesbarre, Pa.
yesterday of the murder Of Anthony
Geuniel and, sentenced to be hanged
| The United states Supreme Cour
yesterday took a recess until Monday
December /.
Japan will maintain a permanent
fleet in the American waters Of tn
Pacific. 1t will be sent out next year
The plant Of the MassillOn Stone AM
Firehriek Company, at MassillOn. o
, was destroyed bz ire xsatsEdsG. IN
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1902-11-21
PRESIDENTS BEAR HUNT ENDED
Mr.. Roosevelt Did Not Even Have a
Shot AZ Rruin.

Smedes, Miss, Nov 19.-President
Roosevelt's bear hunt in Mississippi
is ended, and he has not had even
shot at a bear. The last day Of the
chase was simply a repetition Of the
three preceding days, so far as his
luck was concerned. Try as the hunt
ers would, they could not get a bear
within range of the presidents rife.
The dogs got a fresh trail yesterday
morning, and the president and Holt
Collier followed 1t half a dozen miles
to the Big SunfiOwer river. The bear
crossed a mile below the ford, so they
went to this point, and, believing he
was making for the cane brake on the
other side. they endeavored to head
him off. When they got into the brake
however. they were Disguised to find
that the bear had doubled on his
tracks and crossed the river still
further down. It was then 10 o'clock
and as arrangements had been made
to break camp at 2.30 o'clock, tbs
president was reluctantly compelled t
abandon further pursuit of the elusiy'
quarry.
When all was in readiness, tn
president and the members OF tn
party mounted their horses and rod
into Smedes, leaving the wagons +
follow The president is a hard ridel
and the pace was rapid in spite of tn
bad trails. The distance, which
fully IL miles, was covered in les
than an hour. At $50 o'clock las
night the special train started 70
Memphis. where the president went t
attend the reception rendered to Gel
eral Luke E. Wright today.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1902-11-21
nAncocK IN FAVOR OF CANNON
Illinois Congressman Leads In RACE
For QnaakarahIn


Milwaukee, Wis, Nov. 1.-THE Wis
consin delegation Saturday afternoon
endorsed Congressman Joseph G. Can.
non. of Illinois, for speaker of the 5sth
congress. The Endorsement came af-
ter the delegation had offered its
unanimous support to Congressman
J. w. BabcOck, and he had declined
upon the grounds that 1t would be for
the best interests of the party to have
1t united upon the question of speaker
The action of the Wisconsin delega
ton is said to foreshadOw the election
of Congressman Cannon, and was the
result of the conference held Friday
in Chicago, between COngressmer
Cannon, Henderson and Babcock. Posi-
tive assurance was given at the meet
ing that it was the intention OF Presi
dent Roosevelt to call q special ses
sion of congress late in March. as sooI
as the short regular session was over
for the revising of the tariff.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1902-11-21
pemented Man Found In the wOOds.

Elkton, Md, Nov. 1S.-Everitt s.
Cole, who said his home was in WOr-
cester, Mass, was found buried in a
pile Of leaves in a wood. two miles
south of here yesterday by two gun
ners. He is about so years old and
was in a half-starved condition. A
check for 1000. payable to Mrs. Nellie
Cole, at the First National Bank. WOr-
cester, Mass. together with gold
watch and other valuable papers, were
found on his person. He was well
dressed, and stated that he had
walked 400 miles, and had been rest
ing in the woods since last Wednes
day without anything to eat The au
thorities believe that the man Is de
mented and has wandered away from
his home. He is being held here fol-
the Worcester authorities.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1902-11-21
WOODWARD CONVICTED
Verdict Of First Degree Murder ReT
dered BY the Jury.

dered by the Jury.
Camden, N. J., Nov. 18.-Paul Wood
ward was yesterday convicted Of MUIR
der in the first degree for killing John
Coffin, Of this city, who. with Walter
Price Jennings, was recently found dead
here in the woods near ColllngswoOd
about four miles south Of here. The
jury was out fifty minutes. Woodward
who is "a years Of age, was a elos'
friend of the Jennings boy. On Octo-
Der Jennings and Coffin, who were
about 10 years Of age, and companions
were found dead in the woods near Col
lingswOOd.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1902-11-21

Vlrginlan's Marrow Escape from Death
Richmond, Va, Nov. ia Boyd
ton, Virginia, special says that Colonel
Thomas Goode, a member Of the state
board of agriculture. who lives six
miles from there, had a narrow escape
from death by poison. A vial of AGO
mite, deadly poison, was emptied into
q glass and left in the glass to be
thrown away, and as aconite is color
less, the colonel mistOOk it for water
and poured in more water and drank
freely Of it. The mistake was soon
discovered, and prompt medical atten
ton saved Colonel Goodies life.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1902-11-21

Brussels, Nov. 10. = Generals Dc
larey and Botha have decided tO aban-
don their proposed tour to the United
States. General Delarey in an inter
view published here says they intend
to return to South Africa to meet Co
loniaI Secretary Chamberlain at Pre-
tOria.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1902-11-21

Baltimore, Md, Nov. IL. = Robert
Klinefelter was killed and James Bratt
was probably fatally injured last night
in a collision of Royal Blue express
bound from New York to Washington
on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad,
with a yard engine at Bay View juno
lion. Klinefelter was the fireman Of
the express engine and Bratt the en-
yineer OF the yard engine. The latter
was brought to Baltimore hospital.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1902-11-21
RoosEvELT,s son NEEDS REsr
Young Theodore's Eyes Affected BY
Strain Of Study.


Washington, Nov. II. - Theodore
Roosevelt, Jr., the presidents eldest son,
arrived in Washington Saturday after
noon from Groton, Mass, where he is
attending school. Mrs. Roosevelt re-
ceived a telegram from the master of
the Groton school informing her that
it would be best for her son to take a
rest of a week or ten days for the bene-
fit of his eyes, which have been affected
by the strain of study. Mrs. Roosevelt
was asked If she preferred to have him
remain in GrOtOn or come to Wash
ingtOn, and she directed that he come
to Washington.
81 am we'll" he said, as he walked
out of the station; ut is only my eyes
that need rest" 1t was apparent thai
his general health was good.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1902-11-21
READING RAISES WAGES
Pay Of All Employees VIII be Equal
lied With That of Other Roads.
DATES FROM FIRST OF MONTH

About 10000 Persons Will BE Affect
ed, and More Than 100000 Added
to Their Yearly Wagss-other Roads
to Follow.
Philadelphia, Nov. 10. - Theodore
Voorhees,, first vice president of the
Philadelphia and Reading Railway
Company, sent a copy of the following
order to all the heads of departments
Of the company yesterday:
taking effect November /. 1902,
the wages of all employees will be
equalized with those paid by railway
companies in this vicinity. =.
Detailed instructions will be sup
piled on application.
''By order of the president
THEODORE VOORHEES,"
This is the announcement that the
Readings employees have been waiting
and longing for ever since the Penn
sylvania Railroad made public the fact
that it had increased the wages of all
its employees receiving less than 5000
a month. 10 per cent. Clerks. stenog-
raphers, conductors, engineers and
firemen, each and every minor en-
plOye of the company. is affected.
While details are lacking, the men
are certain that the readjustment OF
the wage scale will benefit them So
the extent of a 10 per cent. increase
They base their hopes on the wording
of Mr.. Voorhees, order, which declares
that "the wages of all employees will
he equalized with those paid by rail
way companies in this vicinity"
In round numbers $4,000 persons vii
be affected by the increase. and I
sum Of more than S1,0O0,0O0 yearl!
added to the company's pay rolls.
Other Roads to Follow.
In railroad circles it is said tina
within the next few weeks increase
Of the wages of their employees will b
announced by various railroad con
panies that will, in round number!
swell the yearly income of the $50, 90
men affected by at least $4,000. 00t
and probably by more than $40, ,0Ot
A conservative estimate of the sum
$17.OOO,OOO.
) That this increase will not be &
the expense of the railroads, but {
] the eventual expense of the public wa
d indicated yesterday in a statement b
a an executive official of the Pennsy
t vania Railroad.
$ 1--WE have advanced the wages of Of
d employees, and 1t is only fair that IL
n public should contribute toward it, al
! this can be done by increasing Il
l. freight rate" he said. Take. for /
stance, iron and steel products, upC
Q which the freights are enormOu
/ These would readily bear an increa
L of 40 cents per ton in freight rate
Z Grain and grain products are al
;. among the commodities that won
= bear increased rates"
- This statement, which was Civ
broad circulation among the offices
70 the stock brokers. was interpreted
i the forerunner of a general move
the part Of all the large railroads
70 advance freight rates on certain co
n modities to point that will fully COY
IN the additional wages paid to the MI
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1902-11-21

snUrU ume aTJer MS cOnversiOn-"I
here and now promise that no day
hereafter shall pass unless have per
sonally presented my Saviour to at
least one immortal soul. So help me.
Jesus, in my vow! Amen"
Copyright, 1902, by Louis Klopsch.l
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1902-11-21

enort TO induce him to make the race
It is admitted, however, even by those
who are opposed to Mr.. GOmpers, that
there is small chance for beating him.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1902-11-21
SAMUEL j. 2'ILSON,
Funeral Director and Embalmel

Twenty-Five years experience in the aboV
business with the assistance OF my son. John
P. Wilson, enables me to guarantee satihfae-
ton. Everything first class with moderats
charges. Black and white heal d. Bodies
embalmed or preserved by the use Of Ice.
Mems black suits snd robes; iad.9s' dresses
and robes children's shr0wds always In
stock. No extra charge made for my wifes
services when required. All styles Of collins
and cRskets constantly in stock.
Telephone and telegraph communications
promptly answered. No. extra charge fol
distance. Five per cent discount on AL bllli
paid within thirty days.
we ask for an examination Of our Furni
ture Department when needing anything II
this line.
SAM'L. ]. WILSON. MILTON, DBL
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1902-11-21
n E. MESSICK. D. D. s.,
Office over First National Bank.

Tceth extracted without pain. Fittings
shd plates made in very best mnnner ana Al
reasonable terms. Satisfaction - Always
Guaranteed. Those for whom have done
work IRE my references.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1902-11-21
Thousands Have Kidney Trouble
and Don't Know It.
How 70 Find Out.

Fill bottle or common glass with your
water and let It stand twenty-four hours; q
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1902-11-21

SCuililGllt OF SCI
Ting indicates an
unhealthy condi-
ton Of the kid
neys; If it stains
your linen It IS
evidence Of kid
ney trouble; too
frequent desire to
pass It or pain In
the back is also
- L1rl
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1902-11-21
BRICK HOTEL,
nrnncErowN DEL.

GEOHGETOWN, VEL
Having purchased the Brick Hotel. George
town Delaware / have supplied superior
1tabling, good comfortable rooms and atten-
We servants, and will be most happy 70
have a call from all those. wishing good &C.
commodations. Bar supplied with choicest
and best lidu9rh.
VIM. EHacI<IGns PUOpr.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1902-11-21
convincing proof that the kidneys and bla
der are ouf ~ order
What 90 DO.


der are out Of order.
What so DO.
There is comfort IN the knowledge 50
Often expressed, that Or. Kilmer's Swamp
Root, the great kidney remedy fulfllls every
wish in curing rheumatism, pain in the
back, kidneys, liver bladder and every part
Of the urinary passage. It corrects inability
to hold water and scalding pain in passing
It. or bad effects following use Of liquor,
wine or beer. and overcomes that unpleasant
necessity Of being compelled to 60 often
during the day, and TO get up many times
during the night. The mild and the extra
ordinary effect Of Swamp-ROOt is soon
realized. It stands the highest for its won
derful cures Of the most distressing cases.
you need medicine you should have the
best. Sold by druggists In Soc. and 81. sizes.
You may have sample bottle Of this
wonderful discovery EStE<v
and q book that tells n - as.::.:.s
more about It, both sent - sil,s
absolutely free by mail, T'slilsa s ~ y
address DR.. Kilmer & Home Of sWampRooa.
Co., Binghamton, N. Y. When writing men
don reading this generous offer In this papeys
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-12-06
LAWYER
WINS OUT
COURTS SGT ASIDE $3.50 JUDO.
MENT AGAINST p. v. DAVIS

The verdict for s1to that was rem
dered by a superior court jury last
month ia favor OF William q. Taylor
against Attorney 4. V. Davis was
vacated thin morning By Judge Bell
and judgment Of na cause OF action
was entered IN favor Of the defend
unit,
The case possesses nsssay Interest
inF features. Taylor. Ia June, iFoi.
recovered a judgment OF no.piN.y0
damages against the city Of ballard.
tits attorney. Davis. retained % this
amount the sum OF talat. which ha
alleged 20 be due a. attorney fees
and on account OF money advanced
to Taylor. on the trial OF the case
instituted by the latter against his
lawyer. Il developed that the parties
had agreed 90 divide any money re-
covered In the suit against Ballard.
but. nevertheless the Jury found for
Taylor Ia the sum of $50.
IN passing on Attorney Davis mo-
ton for new trial this morning,
Judge BELL made disposition OF the
cause by setting aside the verdict
and entering Judgment for the de-
PENDANT
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-12-06
LOOKING FOR
TROUBLE
Msn Trying to Import Girls
Into Tacoma

TACOMA. Dec. Eff there IL a
young man by the name of James
Evans IN Tacoma that young man Is
due to get into trouble, The city di-
reotory shows no such individual lie
may be here at that. II he II there
are some young women IN Tacoma
who would like to get their fingera
In his haid. Evans Is quoted ~ au-
thority for statement circulating
through the East that the young men
Of Tacoma want 900 wives from the
EnFt.
An exchange from Plymouth, near
Wllkeaharre PA. states that Evans,
who WAS formerly a resident OF Ply
mouth. has written 20 the postmaster
saying that the raeama matrimonial
market 10 sorely depleted, and IN Inn
mediate need OF TOO girls. Those Of
English Welsh or German ancestry
preferred Evans adds. according 10
the exchange
There are 600 Rood-looldnF,
healthy young men Of good habits.
who want ~ many anudslooking.
healthy, poor girls accustomed 10
Homework. and who are neat and
tidy. e. marry TO help make n home
for them, ages from % to 20. Al the
hosa want girls from the East on ae-
count Of their special fitness.'
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-12-06
SEATTLE WILL
DOUBTLESS GET
THE CONTRACT
Mar Department Officially Announces That Boston
Steamship Bid Is Lowest and Unless Something
Unforeseen Occurs That Company Will Be Awarded
the Contracl--San Francisco and Portland Trying
to Interfere by Congressional Influence

wired to senator Mitchell 20 res tn
the fight. n IL proposed 70 uttHHe
the Vancouver barracks a. the point
q distribution of returned soldiers
Instead Of Angel Island. near san
Francisco. This city Ia also affxt
the contract for the transportation "
freight. There VIII hr n special
meeting Of the chamber or Monday
60 take action IN the matter.
undsrstrsppefr Butt IN
TACOMA. wash. Dec. s.-seratnr
Addison q. Poster yesterday iuter-
viewed special officers af the war de-
paftment upon the matter ~ plar lEs
the tranHpuFtatian of troops aud sop
piles IN the hands Of the Boston
steamship company, Nhich propt@er
20 make Seattle it, base
These officials discourage the bStff
that the recent bid Of this coupehy
viii be accepted. because. they sky.
there l. hack 81 facilities AZ seattle
for handling any considerable NUM-
Der OF troops arrivin. and depa4tins
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-12-06

Senator Poster pointed out that Fort
fa~tan IL situated nearby. where.
with slight expenditure. In addition
10 that already authorized. amrie ars
Communications could h. provided. To
this the offtcsrs replied that there i
henitnncy 90 abandon the large prop
critics nos utilised at san Francisco.
The senator says II Seattle once gets
the contract u viii Hfeau that the
shipments 90 the Philippines will be
made from Puget Sound for long
tirur to come.
The fact that the contract covers
less than year seema 10 operate
somewhat nsainet Seattle because
there IL a Discrimination ia some cir
eieH 60 authorize the change when
there II a possibility that u would
not be permanent. Secretary Root.
when he left Washington. took all
the papers In the transport case with
him. and the opinions 81 officers here
cannot be regarded az final OF even
Indicative OF the seeretsfy'a decialon.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-12-06

.tooutus and when he would
atfaishten up 10 rest. the boss would
twist his ears, puii ~ hair ana t.u
hiu 70 pick faster His due oilis,
men examined. showed him Go be
deeper in debt than when he began
TO work AZ his fathers Death.
James Gallagher. a miner. was
the next witness. lie said thnt ne
had been employed b. Nhrkle Tot
~ years and nine months. DurinE
that time he hat drawn only $50
He was compelled 10 deal at the
oampany.n store. and was kept con-
SANITY ia debt. when he got too
FAR in arrears he was given a good
chamber. where he could make good
wage, when his debt WAS almost
fIatiieafed he would be given poor
chamber until be was again heavily
in debfea. Contractor Rain was on
the stand when adjournment was
taken.
Yesterday two blind men were
brought before the commission.
were brought before the eomlninsion.
who had lost their sight In mine
explosions. One Of them. besides
had lost an arm. and the hand Of
the her arm was useless. The other
blind man had lost an ear. Tie at
torneyH for the operators protested
against the exhibition. saying " was
done 70 prejudice the commission,
Dnrrow replied that he merely wish
"a TO show the dangerous character
Of the employment.
Father Curfun. q Catholic clergy
man, testified ae 10 conditions ~ la
Dor IN the mines. He said that he
had tried 20 prevent the strike, hut
had sided with tho men throughout.
because he thought they wAre III
paid.
In answer 20 n question by judge
Gray. he said that he was opposed
TO bovesttluf aud biaekllstinR. Gray
said that he was glad to hear that,
and added that n bpyrotting were
permitted the country would 60 TO
pieces.
REV. Moore. for 20 years Meth
odist minister IN the coaiiieids. was
also n witness.
He testified that 900 visits TO the
miners homes convinced him that
their wages we're inadequate. lie
had averaged the wages Of miners
and found that they made tfs7 year
liz. lie had seen chlidnsn working on
the breakers no small that they could
hardly carry a dlnuerpail. He said
that the general character Of the
people was excellent, peaceful and
sober.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-12-06

WARRINGTON. u. =. Dee e.-it
n announced BY the VAR department
tnsiaY that the lowest bid for the
transportation % trvope and army
supplies from the Pacific coast TO
Manila " that ~ the Haefon steam
ship Company - Seattle The BIDS
are 81 8 per ton for freight iie per
COO feet 81 lumber. ftae far each
first class passenger. and ~ for
each s1fdfr without fations. OF 80
with ratianr The f.aitlaw Company
Of Portland bid tt.te pei ton for
freight and tit.so per i.eae feet 81
lumber but put in no bid tor ear
ryinR paHaenKcrs.
uriees roms other bidder can Of.
fer advantages over the proposal ~
the seattle company. the latter VIII
get the contract. In case congress
appfoNcs the change from the pres
snf system. which nesms almost GER
tain -
PORTLAND. Dec Portland y
going after the transport business.
The Chamber % Commerce mas