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Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-12-05
DEAD Wire TOLD HIM.
Prominent Concord, N. c., Farmer Told
Where There Was Gold.

Concord, n. c., Dec. 4.-John l..
Starns a prominent farmer and we'll
to-do citizen of this county, was here,
Wednesday. exhibiting nugget of
virgin gold weighing four ounces. He
was asked how he came by it. and
gave this account:
Last Monday night. could not
sleep. and while l was awake my wife.
who has been dead % years, came and
stood by my bed and talked to me. l
saw her as plainly as I ever did when
she was alive. and heard her natural
voice. She asked me many questions
about different events. and then told
me that il I would go to a certain spot
on my farm that I would find gold
plenty of gold. She clearly indicated
the place and then she vanished. and
did not see her any more or hear her
voice. could hardly wait for day to
break, and before it was light / was
on my way to the spot, and found it
without difficulty. took my son with
me and we began to search for the
gold and l found this lump. My son
found several smaller Jumps and also
fragments of gold-bearing quartz.
believe there is a valuable gold mine
at this place, and l intend to have an
investigation made"
Mr.. Stearns has never married since
his wife died.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-12-05
PORTLAND IS FREE
And Cattle May 10 to England
from That Port.
About 5000 Cattle in the Infected
Herds in Massachusetts.
Serious Outbreak in Vermont and in
Rhode Island.

Boston. Dec. 4.-Shipments of cattle
may be made to Great Britain from
Portland, Me-, while the foot and
mouth disease is being fought in New
England.
A cable from England, received, to-
day, by c. p. johnson, general man
ager Of the Dominion Line. stated that
the British government will allow cat
tie loaded at Portland to be landed in
Great Britain, If they can be got on
board ship without passing through an
affected district.
At present there are no known cases
of the foot and mouth disease in
Maine and the State is not quaran-
tined by the United States govern
ment. Mr.. johnson says cattle can be
taken to Portland without passing
through any Of the quarantined states
and he believes that he and the other
steamship men will be able to give the
British government assurances that
will throw Portland open as a port of
shipment.
The cattle can be taken through
Canada by the Canadian Pacific Rail-
road to Mattawamkeag, Me-, and from
there to Portland over the Maine Cen
trail.
At conference between the steam
ship and DR.. d. E. Salmon, chief
of the United States bureau of animal
industry, today, at he Chamber of
Commerce, DR.. Salmon was old abou
the cable received by Mr.. Jameson and
he assured the steamship men that
as long as there are no cases of foot
and mouth disease in Maine that
State will be exempt from quarantine.
DIR. Salmon discussed with them
some of the various phases of the
present trouble and he has promised
them he will do all he can to aid the
steamship people.
In a telegram to Acting Secretary
CT Agriculture Moore, DIR. Salmon says
that the situation here is very seri-
Gus and that there are about 5000
cattle in the herds known to be affect
ed.
New cases, he says, are continually
being found. Extensive outbreaks of
the disease have occurred in Vermont,
but DIR. Salmon believes the situation
can be handled by slaughtering and
disinfecting there.
DIR. Salmon. Wednesday, had not re-
ceived an ansyer to his telegram to
Secretary Wilson. asking that an or
der be issued forbidding the removal
of all cattle from New Hampshire.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-12-05
The universaiist Fair.


The eighteenth annual fair Of the Uni
versalist society opened. Wednesday az
ternoon at $50 o'clock, in Memorial nan.
There were the usual fancy and usefui
articles in fine display. and the canoy'
ice cream, package tables ana corner
market were also much in evidence, anu
were all well patronized. Although the
weather was not the most favorable
there was large number present, both at
the supper which was served In the sup
per rooms below and at the entertainment
later in the evening. The stage enter
tainment was great success from start
to finish and nothing but praise was heard
on all sides for those taking part. Tne
NAV was entitled "A Musical Banquet
and was exceedingly well presented, the
solos. dances, chOruses, ETC., being es-
pecially good The cast of characters
was as follows: Mrs. John Quill Bios
som. Mrs. Ora Johnson; Mrs. Elder Bios
som, Mrs. Lena Marshall; Lily Blossom,
Mrs. Vina Allen; Pansy Blossom, Miss
Fanny Stafford; Violet Blossom. Miss Ella
Gleason: Myrtle Blossom and Glover Bios
som, twins. Miss Edna Belanger and Miss
Eva Straw; Daisy Blossom, Miss Lena
Crowell; Rose Blossom. Miss Emma Fos-
ter: Juniper, Miss Effie Johnson; Messen-
ger Boy, Miss Helen Taylor. Accompan-
ist, Mrs. Emma Witherell.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-12-05

A very pleasant company gathered
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. Chcs-
ter Emery. Tuesday evening. Dec. ;, to
celebrate the fifteenth anniversary of
their wedding. An invitation was OK
tended to Victor Grange, and special
means were taken to invite Mr..
Emery's old school friends. The
guests numbered more than a hun
dred. and were cordially welcomed by
host and hostess. During the eve
ming. Mr.. r. Z. Libby, in his happy
manner. presented to them, in behalf
of the friends, an elegant sideboar1.
Mr.. Emery responded for himself ana
wife. expressing his pleasure in tie
ctt. and thanking all heartily. There
were other handsome gifts from friends
Of silver. china and linen. Just be-
fore the presentation, very beautiful
gold watch and chain, for Mrs. Emery,
were placed among the gifts. Fine
music on violin and organ was rem
dered throughout the evening. An
oyster supper was served. and very
pleasant social time enjoyed. At a
late hour the guests departed, wishing
Mr. and Mrs. Emery very many happy
returns of the day.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-12-05

Mrs. Harriet Buss of Auburn, State
inspecting officer of the Woman's State
Relief Corps of Maine, was present on
Wednesday, at G. A. r. hall and in
spected ]. B. Hubbard Relief Corps.
State President Stephenson of Gar
diner. was also present. After inspec-
ton. election of officers was held, with
the following result: Past President.
Mrs. f. c. Johnson; president. Mrs.
E. z. Hutchinson; vice president. Mrs.
f. M. Boy1ton; secretary, Mrs. NJ.
Hopkins; treasurer, Mrs. X. M. Brown:
chaplain. Mrs. N. M. Wheeler; con-
ductor. Mrs. E. Thompson; guard, Mrs.
L. A. D. Whitten. Delegates to State
convention, Mrs. Brown. Mrs. Hopkins.
Mrs. Boynton, Mrs. Merrill; alternates.
Mrs. Wheeler, Mrs. Thompson, Mrs.
Austin, Mrs. Hayden.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-12-05
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

VIM. H. Purdy, former commissioner
of Public works of the city of Chicago,
is dead at his home at Chicago. For
road service as assistant superintend-
ent of machinery in the Illinois Gen.
trail Railroad.
A report from Fire Island says that
the bark Alice Reed of New York.
from Turks island for Boston, with a
cargo Of salt. went ashore of Ma
peague beach, Wednesday night. All
hands were saved but the vessel will
probably be total loss.
The British cruiser Good Hope. hav-
ing on board Colonial Secretary Cham
bcrlain and party bound for South Az
rica. arrived at Port Said, Egypt
Wednesday. The vessel had been de-
Iayed by storms in the Mediterranean.
Mr.. Chamberlain landed and went to
Cairo.
A requiem mass was celebrated.
Thursday. in the chapel of the Cana
dian College at Rome. for the repose OF
the souls of Superior Louis Colin. the
founder of the college, who died at
MONTREAL. NoN. 20. Di utuSrt
of Montreal, officiated at pontifical
mass. Many distinguished persons
were present.
The National Alliance of Bill Posters
and Billers has closed three days
session at Chicago. after electing the
following officers: President, Chas. Jo-
sephs. Pittsburg; vice presidents, Chas.
Petit. Minneapolis; secretary, J. k.
Mccormick, Chicago; treasurer, n.
Mullen, St. Louis. Fifteen persons
were represented at the meeting.
A jury in the case of VIM. ]. Nelson,
on trial at Chicago for the murder OF
his wife. has returned verdict OF
guilty and fixed the defendants pun
ishment at Imprisonment for life. Mel
son returned to Chicago last summer
after finishing IA term in the Joliet pen
itentiary. Finding that his wife had
transferred her affections he killed her.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-12-05

The repairs on the City building are
now completed and the condition of
the building is as greatly changed and
as convenient as it could be without
erecting new building. The entire
upper part has been remOdelled and
fitted with all modern conveniences
and the offices and council rooms are
pleasant and neat in appearance. The
liquor agency room has been refinished
and will be occupied in the near future.
A complete steam heating apparatus
has been installed in the building and
is one of the prominent improvements.
The City building is now as conven-
iently arranged and as nicely fitted and
furnished as is possible under the cir
cumstances and a credit to the city
and the committee under whose super
vision the improvements were made.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-12-05
STATE NEWS.
sAGADAHoc.
TOPSHAM.

Fred Haskell of Brunswick. will
move into the house on Pleasant street
owned by Mrs. TOwne.
The public schools in town closed,
Thursday, for a vacation Of two weeks.
Mrs. Maria Towne of Perkins street.
will soon close her house and go to
Portland to spend the holidays with
her daughter, Miss Ethel, who holds a
position in the millinery department of
i. r. Libby's store.
At the Town hall, Monday night, will
be the drama THE District School at
Blucberry Corner" given by the schOl-
ars of the Grammar school. The ad-
mission will be Is cents; cake and
punch will be on sale. Doors open at s
o'clock sharp.
Mrs. Richard Pratt is quite sick at
her home on Main street.
Miss lola Staples and Miss Pansy
Crowley of Topsham, and Robert
Southland of Brunswick, and Howard
Shaw of Freeport, attended Columbia
theatre at Path. Wednesday night.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-12-05
STEALING FROM MAILS
10 Charged Against Ambrose n. Fes.
sender Of Portland.

Portland, Me-, Dec. 4.-Ambrose H.
Fessenden, stamper in the Portland
postofice. was arrested. Wednesday
night, by United States Inspectors
Neiss and Mcmillan. who allege that
their prisoner has been robbing the
mails. In working out the case marked
money was used and the officers say
this money was found in Fessenden's
possession when searched, Wednesday
night. The accused is about SO years
old and has been employed in the post
Office some 16 years. Fessenden claims
the money found on him was his own
and does not admit having been i'm
plicated In any wrong doing.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-12-05
Funeral of Late E. v. Ames.

The funeral of Franklin V. Ames,
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Ames. who
died. Monday night. was held at the
Methodist church, Thursday afternoon
ut o'clock. Rev. George r. Palmer,
pastor, officiating. Appropriate selec-
tions wer rendered by the Methodist
choir. There were many beautiful
flowers. among them "A pillow from the
Epworth League. one from the Good
Templars and from the order OF
Orangemen. of which societies he was
a member: cut flowers from the Fair.
field Grammar school, and from his
class in the Methodist Sunday School
The bearers were A. G. Hooper. Fa,
Foss, Eldridge Richardson and Ear
Reed
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-12-05

As announced from Madrid. Tuesday
night, the Spanish cabinet suffered
defeat in the Chamber of Deputies,
Tuesday. by the adoption of motion OF
censure on the minister of marine for
authorizing the contract for the COLI
struction Of two training ships without
previously obtaining the consent OF the
courts. The resignation of the cabinet
was then considered imminent and
there was some talk OF new ministry
being formed under the leadership oi
Senior Montero Rios and the Duke Of
Tetuan.
The cabinet which has just resigned
was formed by Senor Sagasta, Nov. l
last.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-12-05
SNOW AND ICE BULLETIN.
But Little Of Either Found in Any Part
Of the Country.

Washington, Dec. 4.-Although only
slight depths were reported at p. NJ.
Dec. 1. 1902, the area covered to the
eastward of the upper Mississippi val
ley was somewhat greater than at the
corresponding date of 1901, when depths
ranging from 3 to II inches existed over
the northern portions of New England.
and from 8 to more than 6 inches were
reported from the Lake Superior region.
The southern limit of the area now
covered extends southwark to the
mountain districts Of West Virginia
and Maryland. to the northwa:d of
which numerous stations report from
to inches, but only a few report more
than 2 inches, and but one, viz, Cas-
sanda, Pa, as much as inches. The
greater part of the Lake region is en-
tircly bare. and the upper Mississippi
valley has a very light covering rang
ing from l to 2 inches.
Numerous stations in the Rocky
Mountain region now report snow
from which none was reported at the
corresponding date of 1901-there being
a depth of inches at Flagstaff, Ariz.
Under the comparatively mild tenn
peratures very little ice has yet form
ed in any part of the country. In the
vicinity of Duluth, at the western ex-
tremity of Lake Superior, however. ice
is 3 inches thick along the shores, with
thin ice in the harbor. No ice is re-
ported from the rivers of New Eng
land, nor is any reported from the up
per Mississippi, upper Missouri, and
Red River of the North.
In the two aforementioned rivers at
the corresponding date of 1901 ice was
reported as follows: 9 inches at Willis
ton. N. TAX, on the former, and inch
es at Moorhead, Mimi, on the latter.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-12-05
A UNIQUE FUNCTION
Occurred, Tuesday Eveaing, IN MAIN
Corridor of the White House.

washington. Dec. A pretty func-
ton occurred. Tuesday evening. in the
main corridor of the White House. a
copy of the message sent to Congress,
Tuesday. by the President. auto
graphs of the Roosevelt cniidren.
specimens Of United States coins ana
the chisel with which the mason oid
the work, were sealed In q marDle
casket, which then was deposited Y
bed Of cement beneath the floor OF tne
main hallway. Covering the li.ue
treasure box was placed marble s'aD
bearing the inscription "1792-lsVz =
an elIipse of stars. one for eacn sta'e
OF the Union. The idea OF making tne
deposit originated with the workmen
employed on the interior furnishing.
of the White House. The idea mao ~
approval of the President.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-12-05

The important feature of the work
on the construction of the Hollings-
worth & Whitney pulp mill at present
is the erection of the boiler room and
chimney. These are both of brick and
are, in this first stage of construction,
structures of good appearance. The
work on the canal from the water
wheels still progresses rapidly and
each week sees a change that is notice.
able. The chimney is to be 100 feet in
height and is now about half finished.
The end of the week will probably see
the completion of this stage of con-
StructiOn.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-12-05
CASES IN CONNECTICUT.
Several in a Herd on Dairy Farm al
Goshen.

Waterbury. Conn.,, Dec. 4.-Byron
Eldride Of this city, has discovered in
herd Of 20 cows on a dairy farm at
Goshen. nine cases of foot and mouth
disease. One COW died, early last
spring. after terrible swelling Of the
tongue. Of the nine cases now report
ed. six cows were saved by extracting
the ulcers in their feet and by careful
cleansing methods. The other three
cases could not be cured. The cows as
soon as afflicted with the ailment, are
said to Immediately cease giving any
regular quantity of milk. These are
the first authentic reports of the dis
ease in this state.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-12-05
GOVERNMENT IS FIRM.
No Cattle Can Enter Canada Passing
Through Maine.

ottawa. Ont, Dec. &C. M. Hays.
general manager of the Grand Trunk,
was here. Wednesday. talking over the
cattle embargo with the members of
the government. He wants it relaxed
at Portland. Me. He was shown a
dispatch received, Wednesday. by Hon.
Sidney Fisher. minister of agriculture.
from Lord Strathcona. stating that the
British government would not relax
the prohibition on the bonding through
Maine, nor the loading Of cattle In
vessels at Canadian PORTS clearing
from Portland and Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-12-05
Local Notices.

The Ladies' Aid of the M. +. church
will hold their annual sale, Saturday
afternoon and evening, Dec. 9Th, in the
store on Water street formerly occu-
pied by Frank Goodrich. There will be
china, fancy articles, underwear,
aprons. fruit and candy; also ice cream
and cake for sale. dec43t
Mrs. w. G. Boothby will hold an ex-
hibition and sale of decorated china at
the home of Mrs. H. S. Webster, Dres-
den Avenue, on Friday and Saturday,
Dec. and s, from 10 A. NJ. to 9 p. M.
The public are cordially invited.
dec3 DAT
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-12-05
Gold wave.

The forecast OF sudden changes ~ ,.hs IL
weather serves notice that hoarse ssrs.. sv.s.
and a heavy cough may Invade tme S.au-
tity OF health in your own nom. % .s,nuie
tious people have a bottle q haud Us 3. H.
Vpr WISE. Madison. Ga. writes: 7 '1s an ior io
debted to One Minute Cough C1rSS C1rrSSabIy W
nv present good health; and d,ids psU0La. e.
nv life" 1t cures Coughs, INA al
Grippe, BrSncn1.,s' 1'ns troubles. One Minute
coueh Cure cuts the phlegm, dS~ dsS.s ths
the Inflammation, heals and sossnnS soCsS The
mucous membranes and strens
lungs. Eowditch, Webster co.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-12-05
sAcAsTA RESIGNS.
Tells the kina He 10 Done With
Cabinet Making.

Madrid, Dec. 4.-Premier Sagasa has
resigned. Senior Sagasta had an audi
ence Of King Alphonso. Wednesday
morning. at which he presented his
resignation and intimated that the step
was irrevocable. He informed the King
that the opposition had treated him
with distrust and discourtesy which he
did not deserve.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-12-05
RHODE ISLAND AFFECTED.
Foot and Mouth Disease Spreading at
Alarming Rate.

Providence, r. l., Dec. 4.-The spread
of the foot and mouth disease among
cattle in this state is becoming alarm
ing. Thirty-seven cattle on two farms
in North Providence and Lincoln were
found to be affected, Wednesday. The
herds were placed under quarantine.
A new feature of the situation de-
veloped. Wednesday, when it was
found that two men who have been
tending the herds above mentioned
have the disease. Blisters appeared
on the interior of their mouths and
both have high fever.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-12-05

The funeral of the late Joseph Nor
rison, whose death occurred very sud-
denly. in company quarters, Wednes-
day night, will be held at the chapel
at 2 o'clock this afternoon. Mr.. Nor
rison. who served in Co. H of the 111th
N. Y. VOL Inf. and In A Co., 4th Ar
tillery. came to the Home in July, 1896,
from New York City. His age was 81
wears
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-12-05

Fl. NJ. Soule of Boston. Mayor John
ID. Chapman and Julius T. Whitlock
of st. Stephens. N. B., Judge Gardner
of Calais. and l.. f. G. Green of Bos-
ton. c. r. Bailey of st. John, N. b.,
and Ex-Governor Cleaves of Portland,
were in the city. yesterday. on busi-
ness connected with the Cold King
Mining Co., in which they are inter-
eSted.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-12-05
Thom.. Mec;vnex.

Thomas McGivney OF New York City,
died at the hospital. Thursday fore
neon, aged SO years. Mr.. McGfvney
enlisted at New York, April l, 1862. as
private in c Co. of the 10th N. Y.
Vol. Inf, and was discharged at WASH
ington, d. c., March 81. 1864, by rea-
son of expiration of service. He was
admitted to the Home. Aug. 25, 1896.
The funeral will be held at o'clock
Saturday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-12-05

The following officers have been
elected by the Colby Athletic Asso-
ciation. President, Soule. '04: secre-
tary. Field. '05: representatives from
the senior class. Allen. Atchley, Thomp-
SON. Junior class, Leighton; sophomore
class. Tilson; freshman, Meader and
Lincoln: representatives from the
alumni. f. r. Wyman. A. F. Drum
mond and DR.. J. f. Hill, all of Water
willie,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-12-05

There are several changes in locations
soon to be made by our merchants A.
J. Crowell will move into the store now
occupied by r. NJ. Haraden Clothing Co..
which concern will move to the building
where c. P. Rowell has his jewelry busi-
ness. This will be moved to the store by
the post Office now rented by Mrs. Nell
lie Maxwell. who in turn will move 10
the store to be vacated by Crowell Next.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-12-05

The Ladies Aid of the Baptist So
ciety gave a Calendar supper at their
church. Wednesday evening, which was
we'll attended. Aprons were on sale in
the afternoon, which netted quite an
nnonnt a
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-12-05

The Skowhegan Mems Club will hole
its annual meeting for the election OF
officers. Friday evening. An interest
ing program has been provided. includ-
ing remarks by Hon. l.. l.. Walton on
Legislative Procedure" and by Hon.
E. ". Merrill on Methods of the Third
House"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-12-05

The sale of Father Johns" wonder
full medicine is having a great run and
it is a fact that w. d. Spaulding is
cutting the regular price and selling it
much less. as will be seen in his Sat-
urday ad.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-12-05

Charles Fl. Douglass of Hotel Doug
lass, has leased the J. r. Libby house
on Mechanic street. to be used as an
annex to his hotel. The house has re-
Gently been remodelled throughout and
will make an extensive addition to the
rooms of the hotel.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-12-05
A New Pastor.

Rev. Thomas J. Coolbroth has re-
signed his pastorate of the Adventist
church in Dover and accepted that of
the church in this city. He will preach
his first sermon here. Sunday. Mr..
Coolbroth is one of the leading min
listers in his denomination and will be
heartily welcomed to Waterville.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-12-05

None of the bids offered for the con-
struction of the smallpox hospital came
within the appropriation made for the
building. so that the contract has not
been awarded. Another try will now
be made.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-12-05

The supper at the church in Ran
dolph was another success, Thursday
night, and was largely attended. The
postmen of this city attended in a body
and all others who attended report a
fine supper.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-12-05
SOLD BY

SOLD BY
Locke & Hewett,
Fuller & WebbeS,
Geo. D. Haskell.
Merrill Bros,
Geo. w. Wadleigh,
AUGUSTA
r. N. Noyes,
J. e. Cunningham,
VIM. M. Wood & Son,
II. A. Fuller,
Farmers Supply Co.,
Chamberlain & Ladd.
GARDINER,
Charles II. CIsry,
Corner Grocer y Store,
HALLOWELI.
RETAIL PRICE sxrsI, $500; Hah osa, sa,k
24A Bas. zoe.
AND ALL LEADING GROCERs.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-12-05

Mrs. Amy Addition, who was well known
in town and died at the home of Aure-
lius Kinds in Portland Tuesday. was the
aunt OF E. G. Kinds of this place, and in
her 9Sth year. At one time she, with her
husband, Joseph Addition, was resident
of Winthrop and a very active member of
the Universalist church.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-12-05
from a trip to Boston in the interests OF
his business.

Services will be held in the Cniver-
salist church, Sunday morning at lo4",
with preaching by Rev. d. A. Ball, Bel
lows Falls, VT, superintendent OF
churches fcr New Hampshire and Ner-
mcnt. There will also be special music.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-12-05
Citv Government Meeting.

The regular monthly meeting of the
city government was held. Thursday
evening. A small amount of business
other than routine was transacted.
The committee on claims was author
lied to employ an expert accountant to
audit the report of the city treasurer.
Roll of accounts No. II was disposed Of
in usual way The summary of accounts
Col
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-12-05

An old-fashiOned sing was held at
the home Of Howard Atwood, Wednes-
day evening. There was quite large
number present and the occasion WAS d
very pleasant one.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-12-05

f. r. Brown. the blacksmith. has
moved into the house recently vacated
by c. f.. Wright, and John Brown has
moved into the house vacated by Fred
Brown.