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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-22
STRIKE AT QUARRIES.
Granite Workers Stopped Work
at Tayntor's, Wednesday.
Demand An 8-Hour Day With Pay at
Present 9-Hour Rate.
tai of IA Cases.

a strike was declared by the quarry
men, holsters and derrickmen in the
employ of the c. T.. Tayntor Granite
Co, Wednesday, and all work is sus-
pended for an indefinite period.
The striking men include all of those
employed in the quarrying work there,
with the exception of the engineer
An effort was made to effect a settle
ment and the company's terms were
considered, but up to this time have
not been accepted.
The demand was for an S-hour day
with continuance of the present rate
of wages for nine hours. This demand
was met by the company by an offer
of It 10 per cent. increase in wages to
take effect the first of June and con-
tinue until the first of September when
the S-hour day would be granted in ac-
cordance with the demand. 1t is said
this offer met with general satisfaction,
but that the bone of contention center
ell upon the SO-called arbitra ton
clause. The company was in favor of
an agreement which would provide a
committee consisting Of three persons
from the union and - like number from
the company, which would be empower
ed to consider and settle all disputes
and points of contention with regard
to the work. In case of a disagree
ment the company was in favor of sup
pementing the committee of the whole
by the addition OF u disinterested per-
son. the selection resulting from mu-
| tual agreement.
The union was not in favor Of the ad-
mission of the disinterested party, and
| this is said to be the principal cause for
| the non settlement of the strike. About
| Il men are effected. The situation
seems to be mature ard impending ac-
| ton of a definite nature is certainly
| only matter of conjecture.
The Tayntor Company has been do
| ing a good business of late and give
employment to about 60 men at its
| cutting sheds in the city proper. There
| is a comparatively small amount Of
quarried stock on hand, and with a
strike at the Iuarries, work could not
be continued longer than a month.
The managers feel that they have
made a we'll directed effort to effect a
satisfactory settlement and that no
| further concessions can be made. They
will await developments.
No we'll authenticated statement
| could be procured with reference to
| the intentions of the union.
The quarrymen in the employ of the
| Hallowell Granite Works, continued
work throughout the day, Wednesday,
| but it was stated on good authority
| that they would 90 out, today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-22
DAUGHTERS OF REVOLUTION.
Samuel Grant Chapter Meets With
Mrs. A. T. Reynolds.

A very interesting meeting of Sam
uel Grant Chapter. d. A. R., was
held, Wednesday afternoon, with Mrs
A. T. Reynolds. there being quite a
large attendance and two guests pres
ent.
The current event topics introduced
by the members We're very good. They
were: Thomas Payne" THE Origin
of the Name Uncle Sam" "Daugh-
tiers of Revolution" Count de Ro-
chambeau."
1t was decided to give an entertain
ment early in jane, the proceeds to
buy flag for one of the rural schools
in this locality. to be presented in
honor of Flag day. June IA, when the
d. A. RS. will hold their Field day at
Merrymeeting park; also Betsy Ross
picture to another So hool.
The paper of the day was on Port
land" a most interesting one on its
early history, by Mrs. A. T. Reynolds
Dainty sandwiches and waters were
served with cup of tea by the hostess
and her niece.
Adjourned to meet for the last time
this summer after Field day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-22
ALUMNI MlNSTRELS
Give Highly Successful Entertainment
in the Opera House.

Although the audience was not the
largest ever seen in the Opera house, IL
was an appreciative one. AS is quite
unusual with a local entertainment, the
curtain went up at nearly 8 O'clock and
the audience saw before them chorus
of rs voices ranged in three tiers, with
the orchestra, in uniform, in the rear.
The end men wore one red and the
other blue, regulation end mems suits,
one of each color on a side.
The interlocutor was Harvey Wins
low and he directed the program, an
nouncing the songs and answering the
end men to the queens taste. VIII
Brann and Walter Wood manipulated
the bones, and j. Ned Houehan and
Frank WadswOrth were on the 0ppo-
site side with the tambos.
The opening overture consisted Of
several of Rogers Bros In Central
Park songs, by the entire company,
followed by a march by the end men
Then the program began with an end
song by Ned Houlehan, who gave I'm
Tired to the delight of all and received
a hearty encore. The next song was
by Grover Hamilton, and was Jennie
Lee" This song was we'll rendered
Then came Frank Wadsworth with the
end song II Hate to Get Up Early in
the Morn" Herman Landers sang
In Be With You When the Roses
Bloom Again. very acceptably and
was roundly applauded. I'm Going to
Live Anyhow Till / Die was next sung
by VIII Brann with great success,
as was shown by the applause,
| and he was obliged to sing an encore
| Shirley Lawrence sang Down Where
| the Cotton Blossoms Grow and re-
ceived good applause. The first part
closed by a short march by the end
men, and a closing chorus.
During the program the end men did
| the usual talking and their jokes and
| stories were witty and well given. They
were well received by the audience.
| One of the original end men, Martin
| Burns, was obliged to withdraw from
! the circle on account of illness, last
week. His place was filled by Walter
| Wood, who deserves credit for the
| way he carried his part with his limited
| rehearsing.
| The olio which followed the first part
was much enjoyed and was begun
| with a piano solo by Miss Richards,
| rendered in her usual fine manner.
| Then followed q clug swinging and
| dumb-bell exercises by members of ST
| Joseph'S Lyceum. Ned Houlehan gave
a talking and singing monologue and
| for ms song used 20, Didn't He
| Ramble.' This was received very fav-
! orably. Grover Hamilton followed in q
| bone solo and showed he is an expert
| with the ebony. The acrobats from St.
Joseph's Lyceum finished the program
| with countless feats. showing agility
and nerve. The orchestra, under the di-
rection of Prof. Monaghan rendered the
! accompaniment to the solos and added
much to the program. A. j. Burns has
| directed the ministries and great credit
is due him for the way the affair was
presented. The sale of seats for the
| drama tonight, has been large and a
| big house is looked for. The cast is as
given in Yesterdays paper. Homer Dill
has kindly loaned several of his col
| lection of birds and animals to be used
for stage settings and these will aid
in the success of the affair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-22
ANOTHER SMALLPOX CASE
Found in Boarding House-Thomas
Burns of HaIlowelI.

Health Officer Nilliken visited all of
the smallpox patients at the quarry,
Wednesday, and reports conditions
not materially changed from the pre-
vious day One new case was dis
covered in the boarding house, Thomas
Burns of this city. The preliminary
rash was distinctly visible when the
doctor called and he was removed to
the pest house without delay.
Dr. Milliken continued his work in
Manchester, Wednesday, and 80 more
people were vaccinated. Practically all
of the residents of Granite Hill have
been vaccinated and the practice is be
coming general in this city.
The health officer reports that the
residents of the quarry district are
daily becoming more convinced as to
the nature of the situation ard that
there is a very earnest cooperation
in the carrying out of the work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-22

The Junior field day contests win he
held on the college field, Saturday af-
ternoon. This is similar to the meets
that are being held at the other col
leges, this year. One has been held at
Orono and Bowdoin is arranging for
one. 1t is expected that large num-
Der of schools will enter at this meet
as Waterville is very easy of access
for most of them. Some of the young
athletes have already arrived and are
practicing on the Colby track and
grounds. Coburn and the High school
will both enter teams. The necessary
preliminaries will be run off in the
forenoon so as to leave the afternoon
clear for the finals. The event is being
anticipated with great deal of pleas
llrp
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-22

Street Commissioner Sumner homes
TO nave the mammoth sewer on Water
street completed or nearly so by the
end of the week. The operations in
connection with the building of this
culvert represent many. days of siren
uous labor as well as the outlay of a
fair sized sum of money, but certain
it is that neither has been thrown
away. The Maine Central Railroad
may be expected to rebuilt it's culvert
at no late date, for the reason that
there should be an outlet to the river,
in order that the purposes of the i'm
provement shall be fully realized
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-22

City Marshal Andrews received
word. yesterday afternoon, from Depu-
ty Sheriff Rollins of Chelsea, to APP
prehend Rose Carson and mother.
They We're wanted on liquor case
and Marshal Andrews and Deputy
Sheriff Burns started on their trail,
as they had been seen in this city dur
ing the afternoon. They started toward
Farmingdale and overlook the women
near Pottery brook and returned to
the station with them. Later in the
afternoon, Sheriff Rollins came to the
city and took the prisoners to Au-
guSta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-22
Scarlet Fever Is Prevalent.

There are numerous cases Of scarlet
fever scattered all over the city, more
especially through the lower part. The
majority of the cases are very mild
and this probably accounts for the
spread of the disease. Some of the
children attacked have been confined
to their homes only a few days and
have not been III enough to require
the services of a physician. 1t is
thought that some of the cases have
not been recognized at all by the pa
rents.
The largest number of scholars are
out from the Western avenue school
and there are some from nearly all
of the others
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-22

James Collins died atf the hospital
Monday evening, aged rs years. Mr.
Collins was a native of Ireland. He
enlisted, Sept. 1, 1864, ut Troy N. ", as
n private in Co. G of the 10th N. Y
Inf, and was discharged at Washing
ton, d. G., June 3. 1865, by General Or
DER No. II. war department, A. G. o.,
dated May 3. 1866. During his service
he received a gun shot wound in the
right thigh. He was first admitted 70
the Northwestern Branch from Pitts
burgh, Pa, July 2, 1895, remaining for
a year. He also spent several years at
the Central Branch. and was readmit-
ted to the Eastern. Nov. IL. 1891. The
funeral was held at the chapel at .
o'clock, Wednesday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-22
HOUSE OF CORRECTION
Will Shelter Boston's Ward Fraud
Conspiracy Men-One Defaults.

Boston, May 21.-Temple A. Winslow,
is months; William w. Lowe, one year;
Alfred Newmarch, nine months, all in
the House of Correction were the SEN
fences imposed by Judge Stevens In the
Suffolk county criminal court, this af-
ternoon, upon three of the participants
in the Ward FL Republican caucus
fraud conspiracy of last fall.
John Rogers, the fourth man convict
ed. was absent when his name was
called and was defaulted with $1,000
bail. Nothing was done with Ayerill
and Joslin. who pleaded guilty and
We're used as government witnesses at
the time of the trial. The prisoners
took their sentences calmly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-22

The Journal understands that the plans
for the rev Maria Clark Grammar school
building have virtually been accepted al
though few minor details with relation
thereto, remain for final adjustment. For
this reason the name of the favored ar
chtect is withheld. The committee hopes
to commence on the new building mme-
diately at the close of the spring term OF
school, as soon as the contract can be
properly let, and it is hoped that the
work will be underway by the 10th CT
July. BY the embodying of a conditional
time limit in the contract, work can be
pushed during the summer. possibly to
completion sometime in, October. The
fall term at the Mann school will neces-
sarily be interrupted, unless temporary
rooms are secured for the few weeks pre-
vious to entering the new school. 1t is
the plan of the school board to accommo-
date all of the grades from the fourth to
the ninth inclusive-about 200 pupils. A
new building is needed. The superinter
dent of schools says that the new school,
house would greatly aid in the plans for
progress in the grammar grades. "Old
conveniences rarely ever suit new con
ditions. We must not be left behind
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-22

Arrangements are being made by Heath
Post for Memorial DAY ana the usual pa
rade and exercises will be carried out
George w. Cross will act as marshal of
the parade and the Augusta band will
furnish the music. The city government
has accepted the invitation extended by
the post to participate in the exercises.
The line of march for the companies to
be in line have not yet been decided upon
but will be given out later
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-22

Chin Bling and his partners have
their garden in the rear of O. NJ
Blanchard's store all planted and it is
well along. In it are several varieties
of a Chinese bean, Chinese melons and
other Chinese garden vegetables
Their success with their garden, last
year, was so marked that they decided
to try it again this season. The growth
of the plants is noted with consider
able interest by a large number of the
people.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-22

Charles A. Smith, late of the 2Sth y.
Y. Volunteers, left. Wednesday, on
transfer to the Northwestern Branch
at Milwaukee, Wis, where several of
the comrades of his regiment are al
ready located. Mr.. Smith is a we'll
known figure about the camp. having
been here some 10 years. and for seven
years keeper at the deer-park. He has
devoted much of his time since middle
life to animal training, and can relate
many a curious experience which has
befallen him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-22

Among the people from Il distance
who have registered at the library
within the past few days have been:
Oscar III. Strange, bingham, Mass.
Geo. r. Noble, Boston; Mrs. II. H.
Thornton, Providence. II. l.; j. Ward
well. Ellsworth; F. w. Rowell. Berlin,
n. H.; Fred c. Dean, Rockland: Chas.
A. Waters, Rocklin, Cal; Aaron Cohen,
Louis Blumenthal, Boston; j. II. Oak,
Presque Isle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-22

John Fl. Lord. the well known sports
man has a collection of shooting irons
that is certainly unsurpassed either IN
value or point of numbers. by anything
short of an arsenal-nineteen guns of vari-
Gus caliber, including rifles of the Spring
field, Krag-Jorgensen and Mauser type,
muzzle leaders, ,breech leaders, flint locks
and all shapes and sizes, ancient and
modern, too numerous to mention. In al
dition he has 500 rounds of ammunition
for the Mauser. Should Mr. Lord be Of
fered a colOnelcy in the event of another
war it would seem that he would be able
to equip good sized company wiz. very
effective armament, in short order.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-22
THE LAST RECRUIT

ing out for some distance from the sta
ton on both tracks. The concert pro-
gram for today:
March-"We'n Never Haul the Old Flag
Down, Dewitt
Overture-"Le Cheval de Bronze"
oh How Delightful" Catlin
Selection from Lucia de Lammermoor, :"
DOniZeIti
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Girofa," Riviere
Potpourri-"Chips, Boyer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-22

A dance will be given at the Con-
tinental Club house on Pleasant pond.
Saturday evening, managed by several
of Gardeners well-known gentlemen
and pleasant time is assured. Sew
eral Of these dancing parties were held,
last year, and were attended each time
by good many young people from
this city, and the case will probably
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-22

The remains of Minnie A. Nicker-
son arrived from the Industrial School
at Hallowell, on Monday, and were
taken to her former home i'm Swan
vile, where the funeral took place
this afternoon. TIE deceased was
the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Geo
w. Nickerson and was aged is years
and 3 months. She has been in the
school but few years. Death was due
to epileptic fits, her sickness being but
about a day. The remains were ac-
companied here by her mother, who
was summoned from Boston, but ar
rived few minutes after her death.
Besides her parents, she leaves the
following brothers and sisters:
Georgietta ]. Written, Melrose, Mass;
Louie M. NickerSon of Camden, Nor
man A.. IneZ NJ, AlonZO T., and Geo.
W. Nickerson, Laura E. Herrick of
Belfast, and Amy 3. Towle of Sears
port.-Belfast correspondent of Bangor
News.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-22

Park Commissioner Walsh is working
hard to put the Common in fine shape for
Memorial day. The covering of the foun-
tain has been removed and as soon as the
water is turned on and the many seats
placed in position this place will appear
al its best.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-22
Republican Caucus, Tonight.

The Republicans of the city of Hal
lowell will meet in caucus at City hall
at 73O o'clock this evening, May %
for the purpose of choosing six dele
gates and six alternates to the county
convention to be held at Augusta
Wednesday. June 4. There should be
a representative gathering of the Re-
publican voters of the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-22
larrabee Smith,

Harry E. Larrabee of this city and
Miss Lena Smith of Lisbon Falls We're
married at the home of the bride in
Lisbon Falls, Wednesday evening.
Both parties are well known in this
city, Mr.. Larrabee being one of the
aldermen. Mrs. Larrabee was for a
number of years resident of this city.
A host of friends join in best wishes
for their happiness and future well
fare.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-22

Absolutely safe, contain no Substance
that is injurious to infancy or age, or tc
those enfeebled by disease. No possible
danger of forming the drug habit by the
use Of Lightbody headache powders.
Benton. Me.
Gentlemen:-I received excellent results
from the use Of your Headache Powders,
and can truthfully say that they are the
hest Headache Powders | ever used.
MISS f. MORRILL,.
Send for sample.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-22

Burroughs have recently been granted
to John w. White, Weymouth, Mass.
w. H. II. Smith, Rockport, Mass; Justin
Libby, Seward Fields. Portland; Edward
Kelly, James Kelly. Lowell, Mass; JeteI
King. Manchester, n. H.; Frank Keep
Pennington; Adam Coos, New York City;
Albert S. Gerry, Milford, Mass; Geo. B.
Eames. Worcester. Mass; c. ]. Duffy
Boston; John +. Bowen Attleboro, Mass
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-22

Miss Cora NJ. Locke and Miss May
l.. Waterhouse very pleasantly enter
tanned the C. NJ. l.. Club at the latter's
home on Elm street, Wednesday af-
ternoon. A dainty supper of salads,
sandwiches, cocoa, cakes and fruits
was served
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-22
s-WiIcox.

Carroll b. Burns of Gardiner and
Miss Grace f. Wilcox. a well-known
Mars Hill music teacher, were married
in this city. Wednesday noon. by Rev.
c. G. Mosher, pastor of the Essex
street Baptist church, at his residence.
Mr.. and Mrs. Burns will make their
home in Gardiner.-Bangor CONNER
cial
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-22

The regular meeting of the Temper
ance Union. Tuesday evening, was a
decided success. A number of ladies
were present from Augusta. A very
happy feature of the evening was a
recitation by Miss Elizabeth Dudley,
which was finely rendered. The meet
ings are increasing in interest and all
feel very much encouraged.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-22

y The Republican caucus will be held
in the. city government rooms, at 80,
this evening, to chose delegates to the
State and Sd District conventions
There is not so very much interest in
this caucus, but still a large attend
ance is expected and desired
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-22

The sum of $104 was received for
dog licenses, last year, and paid to
the State treasurer. Thirty-six dol
lars received from the State for claims
which were allowed on damages to
sheep
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-22

Another crew of Is men will be
placed at work at the city sheds of the
Tayntor Granite Works at once. The
new shed provides ample room for the
accommodation of the increased num-
Der, and the new blacksmith shop
gives room for additional fires. The
fine cut work is executed with the as
sistance of the compressed air sys-
fem
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-22

All the stock for the Hall of Records
contract has been quarried, and about
the minimum number of men are en-
ployed at the quarries of the Hallowell
Granite Works.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-22

r. II. Gardiner. w. c. Ellis, A. Da-
venport and w. +. Gay were in Port
land Wednesday, as delegates from
the Episcopal church to attend the
SD annual convention of the Diocese
of Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-22

Judge and Mrs. J. w. Larrabee went
to Lisbon Falls, yesterday, to attend
the wedding of their son, Harry Lar
rabee. They We're accompanied by Mr..
and Mrs. Il. S. Smith and daughter,
Miss Marion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-22

Undertaken Bates of Augusta. took
charge of the remains of the late
Christopher Stephenson. Tuesday. at
the request of his brother, Thomas
Stephenson of New York City, and they
were sent there for interment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-22
General Orders No. 81.

BY General Orders, No. p, the follow
ng-named members, upon their own APP
plication and representation that they are
able to support themselves outside tn,
Home, have been discharged: Freeman
F. Dudley. late Co. F, 9th Me. Inf an1
John Riley, late Co. b. 18th N " Cav
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-22

The new dynamo to be installed at
the power house of the Electric Road
will produce a current of 10000 volts,
and the feed wires are to go to the
Winthrop end of the line by way of
High and Winthrop streets. The
work of wiring must necessarily fol-
low the most approved methods and
each pole should be labeled with words
of appropriate caution, to the end
that dislocated wires in times of storm
be given the right of way, at least by
those who might have read the time
ly inscriptions by the wayside.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-22
Today's Concert PROGRAM,

Preparations are being made by the
Electric Road to care for the large crowds
which will undoubtedly attend the con-
certs, this summer, especially Sundays,
by the building of lcng platforms EXTEND
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-22

Mr.. and Mrs f. c. II. Smith and son
Willis started on a carriage drive to Lis
bon Falls. Wednesday. to attend the we'd
ding of Harry f. Lawrence and Miss
Lena Smith at that place