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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-24
ARCHBISHOP coRRIGAN
Suffering from Injuries Accidentally
Received in His Church.

New York, Feb. 23.-It has just been
made public that Archbishop Corrigan
is confined to his room with painful in
juries which he received. Thursday
evening last. in st. Patricks cathedral.
Workingmen have been erecting a
wooden partition in the rear of the
building prior to tearing out the per-
manent wall and to joining the cathe-
dral with the Kelly memorial which is
being erected.
1t is the archbishop's custom to enter
the cathedral for private devotions
about O'Clock in the evening. On the
day when he received his injuries work
men had left unguarded a big hole in
the floor. The archbishop stumbled
into this. He caught himself when he
had slipped through the floor up to his
arms. Very few persons were in the
cathedral at the time.
The archbishop managed to get back
to his residence. He was badly bruised
and shaken up. The archbishop's right
ankle had been badly wrenched. There
were also scratches on his body. The
archbishop could not officiate at any OF
the services at the cathedral, today
He has been forbidden to leave the
house until Tuesday next
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-24
Mary Louise WEIGH.

The death of Mary Louise Welch oc-
CURED at 10 o'clock, Friday night, at
the home of her parents on Pleasant
street, after a long illness from con-
sumption. She was the second daugh-
ter of Wesley and Mary WEIGH, and
was born in North Arson, Feb. 20, 1882
When a small child she moved with her
parents to Livermore Falls, where she
lived until about four years ago, when
they moved to this place, where they
have since lived. Miss Welch was a
member of the class of 1900. Oakland
High school, being the valedictorian
of the class. She was an exceptionally
bright student and during her whole
course in the High school took the
highest rank in all her studies. During
the last term of school she was editor
in-chief of the school paper and worked
very hard on this in connection with
her studies. After leaving school she
entered the Cascade Wooden mill to
earn money to enable her to enter the
Pennington Normal school to fit her.
self for teacher. While employed
in the mill she was taken ill and was
Obliged to give up her duties and she
was never able to continue with her
work. her illness lasting exactly six
months and two days. She was a
young lady of fine character and was
greatly liked and respected by all who
knew her.
Besides her parents, two sisters
and three brothers survive her. Funer-
al services will be held from her late
home. Monday afternoon at 1.30, con-
Quoted by Rev. H. l.. Bizzell of the
Universalist church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-24
James r, BraIev.

James T. Braley died at his home on
Second street, at s o'clock, Saturday
evening. He had been sick but six
days with pneumonia and his death
came as a severe shock to his family
and relatives. Mr.. Braley was born in
Belgrade in 1922, moving to Augusta
at the age of IL years, and, two years
later, came to this city and started in
the soap and tallow business. which he
successfully conducted. he was 80
years and six months old, very retiring
and his friends seldom saw him out
of the house. For the past II years
he had not been seen on the street, al
though he enjoyed good health. The
funeral services will be held at his
late home at o'clock, Saturday after
noon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-24
Funeral Of Late Mrs. H. S. Hall.

The funeral of the late Mrs. Has
call S. Hall was held at her late resi-
dence on Silver street, Saturday af-
ternoon. The esteem and great popu-
larity of the deceased was shown by
the large attendance at the services
No death in the city for years has
called out more expressions of sincere
sadness and sympathy than that OF
Mrs. Hall, and all her friends wished
to pay their last respects to one whom
all loved and whom all will miss as
few of their circle will ever be missed
The expression of love and esteem was
not only in attendance but in the mag
nificent floral offerings. 1t seemed as
if every one wished to give some ex-
preston of their feelings in this way
and the house fairly OVERLOOKED.
The services were made very simple
and impressive, Rev. A. G. Pettingill
of the Unitarian church officiating
The bearers were Charles A. Redington
Frank w. Alden, Warren Hall and Will
lard H. Parsons. The interment was at
Pine Grove
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-24
WORST is OVER.
Rioting in Spain Grows Less Bad
Feeling Exists.

Madrid, Feb. pa council of minis
ters is in session here, tonight, to dis
cuss means to maintain public order.
The general situation is graetly i'm
proved. Several labor societies here
have declined to join the strike. yoffi-
cial kilograms declare that order pre-
walls everywhere in the provinces
More troops have been drafted to
Barcelona, but it is hoped the worst of
the troubles is now over. Following
the advice of the captain general, many
factories at Barcelona have agreed to
restart their fires, though it is doubt
full if the men will resume work.
The refusal of the authorities to
liberate the arrested strike leaders is
causing resentment. Isolated riots are
still reported at Sarria, village near
Barcelona, where some men were ar
rested for experimenting with explo-
sives. One of these men fired upon the
police and fight ensued in which one
of the policemen and a workman were
killed and two were wounded.
AT Podralbes, two strikers were Killed
in a conflict with the police.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-24
WATERvILLE.
INTERscHoLAsrlc LEAGUE.
High School Baseball Managers Decide
to Continue II.

Inc managers of the baseball teams
|of the High schools of Lewiston, Au-
burn, Augusta and Freeport and Wa
|terville met at the High school building,
saturday afternoon, for the purpose of
taking some action in regard to form
ing "a baseball league among the High
schools. p
1t was voted to continue the Inter-
scholastic League under the old con-
stitution and to accept Bowdoin's Of
fer of a oennant for the champion
team. The following officers were
elected: President, Gerald Hail. Au-
burn; vice president, Harold Johnson,
Augusta; secretary and treasurer
, Robert Hodgsdon, Jr., Lewiston. The
five managers were made a board of
managers.
The constitution has been signed by
the following managers: Harvey H
Hoxie, Waterville: r. ]. Hogdsdon, Jr.
Lewiston; Harold johnson, Augusta
Gerald Hall, Auburn; Carl G. Mitchell
Freeport.
! In the evening the managers were
rendered reception in the Knights OF
Columbus hall by the seniors of the
High school, The hall was prettily
decorated and the evening was spent
very pleasantly
| The following Is the schedule which has
been made out for the teams for the COM
| ing season. This has been made up fol
| six teams, although but five are repre-
scented so far. 1t is expected, however
that another team will join the league
| later. There are several considering the
matter, but just which one it will be ha!
not been decided. The following is thu
schedule made up by the managers, Sat
| urday:
May g at Lewiston.
May 9, Freeport at Waterville, Edwar'
May z, Freeport at Lewiston.
May 8. Freeport at -, Cony Higl
at Auburn.
May 10, Cony High at Lewiston, Water
| vile High at
May Is, Edward Little at Lewiston.
May IS. Edward Little at Augusta, Lew
May II, Edward Little at Waterville
| Lewiston High at Augusta.
| May 90 Waterville High at Augusta.
May q, - at Freeport.
May q, Waterville High at Lewiston
| Cony High at
May "a, Waterville High at Auburn, Co
ny High at Freeport.
May 2S. Freeport High at Auburn.
May %, Lewiston High at --.
| May 80, at Augusta.
May 81, -- at Waterville, Freepor
High at Augusta.
June 4. Cony High at Waterville, Ed
ward Little , at , Free port presnort
June II. Lewiston High at Freepori
- at Auburn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-24
A FRACTURED SKULL
Follows Foolish HorsepIay Between
Two Lowell Friends.

Lowell. Feb. 23-John Dupee, %
years of age, was struck down with the
butt of billiard cue in the rooms of
the Spindle City Wheelmen, Saturday
afternoon. by George w. Casey, and
was taken to St. Johns Hospital with
a fractured skull. Casey was arrested
and required to furnish bonds of $4,000
to await the result of Dupee's injuries.
The affair was witnessed by w. H.
Dodge ard Clarence Tinker. The four
men were playing billiards on neigh
boring tables, and Dupee and Casey
entered into a striking contest, to break
each others cues, all in good feeling,
it is claimed. Finally Casey reversed
his cue and struck at Dupee several
times, one blow taking effect upon his
head, and he fell to the floor.
After Dupee had been cared for, Ca
sey started with his father to the police
station, encountering the officers on the
way who had been sent out to make the
arrest. He was heartbroken about the
matter. Dupee was one of his most
intimate friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-24
His 18th Anniversary.

Last Saturday, Feb. %. Washington
birthday, was also the day upon which
William Moore of this city, dissolved
the SSth anniversary of his birth. He
has ben a resident of this city for IS
years, being born here in 1914 and re-
siding here all his life and being one
of our oldest as well as one Of the
most hOnored of our citizens, always
working in the city's interest. At the
present time he lives on Summer
street, with his son, Fred Moore, en-
joying excellent health, the only diff
Guilty experienced being in walking.
Mr.. Moore receives the congratulations
of his many friends upon passing his
S8th birthday in such excellent health.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-24

1t was found, Friday, that the ticket
Office of the Maine Central station here
had been entered. The entrance was
made through a window which was
probably pried open with piece of
iron. The money drawer was opened,
but the thieves did not succeed in get
ting any cash. They did, however, Sc
cure two 1000-mile mileages. The hand
car house was first broken into, prob
ably for the purpose of securing tools
with which to work, as they could not
have expected to have secured much
ready cash there. The thieves were un-
doubtedly the same crowd which broke
into the different places at Waterville.
Thursday night, as an axe was found
at Waterville which belonged at the
station here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-24
PATRICK AND MoLINEUx
Walk Side by Side and Discuss Hopes
Of Liberty.

New York, Feb. 23.-Notwithstanding
the appalling story of the murder of
William Marsh Rice, recited in part by
Charles F. Jones, Thursday and Fri
day, in the trial before Recorder Golf,
Albert T. Patrick, charged with the
murder Of Rice, has not relinuuished
his belief that he will be acquitted.
AS he walked up and down the gray
walled court yard in the Tombs. yes
terday, with the sleet and snow driving
in his face, he, wore cheerful smile.
Beside him and conversing with him
was Roland B. Molineux What the two
men talked about can only be a matter
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-24

The Board of Health wishes it an
nOunced that since smallpox has been
found so near to this city it advises
vaccination by all. This will be given
to all who apply at the offices of DR..
F. E. Strout of this city, and DR.. Young
at South Gardiner, without charge. A
number of men arrived during Satur-
day, from Cedar Grove, where How
ard, who is now ill with the disease at
Portland. worked with a number of the
men. They all had papers showing
them to have complied with all the de-
mands of the State Board of Health,
though it is advised to watch closely
for any symptoms of the disease.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-24

There is some mistake about the
identity Of the woman who was mar
ried in a Troy hotel to Charles p. Hall
Immediately after he had been released
from prison after serving a term of 18
years for forgery. The story given out
In Troy was that the bride was the d.
vorced wife Of Jacob H. Vanderbilt.
That part Of the story is denied by
Charles G. Denning Of the law firm Of
Alexander & Green, who says the wo-
man married to Hall was not Mrs
Jacob H. Vanderbilt, and that the lat
ter Is much distressed that such a story
should have been given to the public.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-24

Michael Keefe died. Friday, at the
home of his son-in-law, E. B. Curtis. at
the advanced age of So. Mr.. Keefe had
been in feeble health for some time, and
his death resulted from old age. He had
been a resident of this town for the past
10 years. A widow and two children, Mrs.
E. B. Curtis of this town, and Charles
Keefe, railroad conductor in Indiana,
survive him. The deceased was mem
Der of LincolntLodge, F. & A. NJ, and
was buried by Somerset Lodge of this
town, Sunday afternoon, following the
services at the residence of the late
Charles Burriil, 10 -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-24
EMERGENCY COMMITTEE
OF Textile couAciI Discusses Lockout
at ThompsonviIIe, Ct.

Fall River, Feb. 23.-The emergency
committee of the United Textile Work
ers of America, consisting of President
James Tansey, Secretary Albert Hib-
bert and Treasurer James Whitehead,
met here. Saturday, and discussed the
lockout at the works of the Hartford
Carpet Corporation at Thompsonville,
ct. 1t was decided to ask for a con-
ference with the officials of the cor
pOration.
An application for a charter was re-
ceived from the wooden workers Of
Fitchburg and was granted.
"A communication was received from
the operatives at Newmarket, N. H.,
stating that they would hold meeting
next Tuesday night for the purpose OF
organization and it was voted to send
a representative Of the national body
to the meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-24
SKOWHEGAN.

The weekly assembly, Thursday even
ing, will take the form of = Shirt Waist
ball" G. L. Cleveland will be floor man.
ager, and will be assisted by N. S. Var
ney, Skowhegan; Scott Lord and Omar
Furber. Canaan; Ralph Gledhill. East
Madison; c. l.. Thompson. Madison. and
c. L. Whiting. South Norridgewock. a
handsome jewel case, now on exhibition
in w. F. Robbins window. will be offered
as a prize to the lady of the best waltz
ing couple. Lees orchestra will furnish
music, and refreshments will be served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-24

The county commissioners, after thor
ough inspection of the heating apparatus
at the Jail and consultation with the
plumbers, have concluded that a change
is necessary, and a new boiler will be
placed under the court house in the
northwest corner of the basement. for
heating the building. The room in the
basement now used as vault for papers
from the clerk of courts Office will be
connected with the corner room by arch
ways, and the whole used for the heat
ing plant. One of the old cells will be
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-24
Baseball Notes.

President Dreyfuss of the Pittsburg
baseball club, received an important let
ter, Sunday. from his attorney. w. A.
Northrop of Jersey city, stating that the
hearing of the injunction proceedings in
the National League will be held In New
York, March 3 or T. President Dreyfuss
denied emphatically the reports recently
circulated that the Pittsburg club intentl-
ed abandoning the National and joining
the American League ~.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-24

z Sam Trask of this city, and John
Cleaves of Belfast, were up before
Judge Stafford, Saturday afternoon. on
the charge or drunkenness, and dis
turbing the peace. Both pleaded guilty
and were sentenced to 80 days in Jail OF
pay the cost of court and a fine of 81
Trask paid and was released, but
Cleaves was taken to the Augusta Jail
where he will serve his 80 days. They
were arrested, Thursday night fol-
making trouble down in "Joppa"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-24

Mrs. ]. A. Mace and daughter Mil
dred of Portland, wife and daughter of
Conductor Mace, were visiting Mrs. c.
c. Marson, Friday and Saturday, re-
turning home, Saturday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-24

The funeral services of the late Ben
Franklin Johnson were held from his
home on Highland avenue, Saturday
afternoon. Rev. w. F. Small of the
Universalist church. officiating. There
were large number of friends present
and the flowers were very handsome.
The bearers were the brothers of the
deceased, +. A, Charles and Everett.
The remains were placed in the receiv-
ing tomb of Oak Grove cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-24
FAIRFIELD.

An alarm of fire was given about 8
p. NJ, Sunday, caused by a slight blaze
at the lookup. 1t seems that some one
was, locked up about an hour before
the fire occurred and it is supposed
that the fire was caused either by
sparks which fell from the mans pipe
or by matches in his hands. When the
man was taken out he was nearly suf-
located. The damage by fire to the
lookup was very slight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-24

Saturday saw the largest number ap-
pear before Judge Larrabee that has
been there for many years. The num-
Der was II, all for drunkenness. Some
of these paid and departed, a few were
sent out of town and eight of them
went to join those already at the Jail
at Augusta for so days. None of them
seemed to be sorry. but on the con-
trary, pleased to have a place to pass
the remainder of the winter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-24

At the home of Ira NJ True on Lou
don hill, was assembled a small party
of friends and neighbors, Friday even
ing. They were entertained by the
Brown Sisters of Augusta, who gave
some excellent singing and playing
Refreshments were served. The even.
ing was especially pleasing to Mrs
True, who has been confined to the
house for a long time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-24
A THREE-coRNERED FIGHT.
Martin BIaisdeII, Walter e. Reid and
Rev. w. F. Berry for Mayor.

The Republicans and Democrats held
their general caucuses, Saturday night,
and Martin Blaisdell and Walter E.
Reid were nominated for candidates for
mayor. The Independents filed nomi-
nation papers, Saturday, Rev. w. F.
Berry heading the ticket.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-24

Through Lieutenant Whitney of the 5th
Mass. Vols. Spanish War;, who was Wis
iting friends in Gardiner, Sunday. it is
learned that Frank p. Dutton of thai
regiment, furloughed. Jan. s, to Brooklne,
Mass, for six months, lived but little
more than a week after reaching there.
Mr.. Dutton was admitted to the Home,
Nov. 2, 1901. his disability being pulmo-
nary tuberculosis
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-24

All those who have bills against the
city of Gardiner will be obliged to wait
for some time before they will receive
their pay. as the time was set for the
I'D of this month to return them to the
mayor to have them settled this year.
He is in hopes to begin the new munich
pal year with all the departments in
perfect condition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-24
WORKING Overtjme.

Eight hour laws are ignored by those
tireiess little workers-Dr. Kings New
Lie Pills. Millions are always at
WORK. night and day. curing Irdiges-
.ion' 6iiiousness, Constipation, Sick
Heaoache and all Stomach. Liver and
bower troubles. Easy, pleasant, safe.
sure. Only 26c. at Bowditch & Web
Eter's drug store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-24
The Weeks Schedule,

Monday-Lowell at Lawrence, Plymouth
at Portland.
Tuesday-Lowell at Salem, Plymouth at
Lewiston. >
Wednesday-Portland at Plymouth. Sa-
lem at Lowell, Lewiston at Clinton. Law
renee at Worcester.
Thursday-Lewiston at Lawrence wor
cester at Salem.
Friday-Salem at Portland. Clinton al
Worcester.
Saturday-Salem at Lewiston, Worces-
ter at Plymouth. Portland at Clinton,
Lawrence at Lowell
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-24

Mrs. Inez Walker and daughter Ruby
left, Saturday, for visit of several
weeks with friends in Boston and vi
cinity. Mrs. Walker will also attend
the Grand Lodge of the Degree of Hon.
or, being a delegate from Hamilton
Lodge of this place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-24

Frank S. Wingate, who has been on
an extended trip to Southern states, re-
turned home. Friday. While away he
visited Havana, Cuba. and Florida
calling on George Seavy and family
while in Florida
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-24

The prospects for race, Tuesday.
are very bright. The oats are all
ready, the horses entered. the track in
good condition. and now all that is
wanted is a clear day. There will be
two classes: Pacers-12 bushels of
oats divided among the three winners,
in IL, ana bushel lots; trotters, with
same purses" Remember that it is
free for all and that entries must be
made with Cushman Walker before
10 o'clock, Tuesday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-24

A. f. Clary, through his attorney,
Will C. Atkins, ESD, has brought suit
against Haines D. Wells to recover for
the injuries which he received at the
hands of Mr.. Wells, last Wednesday.
The damages are placed at $4,000 and
the writ is returnable at the October
term of the supreme judicial court at
Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-24

Hjalmar Lundin Of Worcester. under
took to thrown John ]. Little Of Brock
ton, twice in an hour at catch-as-catch-
can wrestling, at Brockton, Saturday
night, but failed to get a fall. The
match went to Little.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-24
BASKET BALL.

At Franklin-Dean. 35: Harvard %, 10
At Franklin-Dean's Girl Team, 30; Leo
minister High, 10.
AT Andover-Phillips-A IS; Low
ell Y. M. c. A.. Is.
At Littleton, N. H.-Dartmouth Medics,
40; st. Johnsbury, 20.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-24

On Friday evening Mrs. Geo. b
Morse entertained the Ladies' Mission
circle of the First Baptist church OF
Gardiner. This being their annual
mite box Opening about 30 were pres
ent. A very nice program was given
after which refreshments were served
A social time was enjoyed by all.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-24

Mrs. John H. Walch died at her
home on School street of a complica-
ton of heart disease, Saturday, at the
age of 81. Mrs. Walch is survived by
II children. Her death, in fact, is the
first break in her family. She was mar
ried SO years ago and Is survived by
her husband.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-24

The members Sof the Kennebec e43Ar
Association of this city are now making
arrangements to banquet Hon. A. M.
Spear of this city, who has just been
appointed an associate justice, of ,tbe
supreme judicial court, to succeed the
late Hon. w. H Fogler of Rockland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-24

A friend of Frank Hull. who has
been with him at Massachusetts, where
he has been for several weeks for his
health. arrived in this city, Saturday,
and brought the most encouraging re-
ports. 1t is now expected that Mr.. Hull
will be able to come home in a few
weeks. as soon as his system is again
built up.