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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-08
Anniversary of c. T, u,

The celebration Of the first anniversa-
RI Of the Togus Christian Temperance
Union passed off in manner which
was highly creditable to those having
the affair IN charge. There was a large
attendance, including some 80 ladies
rom Augusta and number from other
places. and the gathering was well en-
teTtained by a program which lack Of
space prccludes our giving in full. Fit
ing and interesting remarks We're
made by the president, Mrs. Lizzie
Towle Of Augusta, by Mrs. c. +. Friend
and other visitors and by members of
the Union The selections sung by Mrs.
H. j. Frederick, by the Misses Pratt
and by the quartet. We're pleasing fea-
lures of the program. An evidence Of
the progress Of the work Of the Union
vas the signing Of nine new pledges.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-08
DR.. A. SEWARD WEBB
Issues Statement on His Business Con-
nections with A. J.. Meyer.

New York, May DIR. w. Seward
Webb gave out, tonight, the following
statement: I'm view of the many con-
dieting rumors that have been circu-
lated in regard TO the relations existing
between the Dominion Securities Co,
the Cape Breton Railway CO.. Mr.. "A. l..
Meyer and myself, I desire to say that
there is not now. and. there never has
been, any such thing as a Webb Meyer
Syndicate | have been president of
the Dominion Securities Co and Of the
Cape Breton Railway Co, in both of
which companies Mr.. Meyer is direc-
tor. he being also treasurer Of the Do
minion Securities Co.
MY connection with these compa-
MES has been solely on account of my
interest in the building of the railroad
which the Cape Breton Railway co.
was chartered to construct for the
financing Of which the Dominion Sc
curities 60. became responsible. The
road is now in process OF construction"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-08
THE PEACE OF EUROPE
is the One Alleged Aim Of Emperor
Francis Joseph of Austria.

Buda Pest. Hungary. May As in
the past 50 in the future, the constant
endeavor of my government win be di-
1ected to fostering close relations with
our allies as well as feeling of conf
dence with all other powers, thus con-
tributing to the maintenance and con-
solidation of European peace
This was the most interesting pas
sage. from a general, international
point of'View, in the reply Of Emperor
and King Francis Joseph, Wednesday,
to the address of the delegations Of
Austria Hungary, at the reception held
in the castle at Buda, in the morning.
The Emperor also made a brief but
important reference to the Balkan
situation, saying:
our unvarying and friendly under
standing with the Russian empire con-
corning events in the near East is con-
duetive to the continued maintenance
of order and tranquility in those
regions
His Majesty remarked that since the
last session Of the delegations the. gen
eral political situation had in no way
undergone any material change. He
paid tribute to the Austrian Hungar-
ian forces employed in the China ex-
petition and referred 10 the necessity
for Increased expenditure for the arr
tillery. for Improving the naval sta
tons, and for Indispensable increases
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-08
SKOWHEGAN.
Real Estate Transfers.

Following are the real estate transfers
in Somerset county for the past week:
Acknowledgements Norton to James NJ.
Norton, land and buildings. 81 and other
valuable consideration; Joel X. Fletcher
to Omer II. Fletcher land, 81 and other
valuable consideration; Alice l.. Spragur
to Ambrose Il. Sprague, land ana build
ings. SLIGO.
CORNVILLE-Marce Freeman to
Eliza j. CronKhite, land ana buildings.
$500.
CANAAN-Fred +. Gerald to Maurice
L. Adams, land. 81; A. +. Blaisden 10
Maurice l.. Adams $50.
FAIRF1ELD-Alfred IT, Lawrence Ia
Elihu Lawrence, land, S120; Zimry II. To
zier to Fred G. Priest. land. $50: VIII
liam W; Nye y William $. Miller, land
and buildings. 81 and other valuable CON
sideration: Mary IL. Lord to Gideon Ben
nett, lana ana Buildings. $S0N
HARMONY-Etta S. Merrill ct al t.
Paul II. Knowlton, land and buildings,
$1,000.
JACKMAN PLANTATIoN-w. Ar1-
brose Colby to Mary A. Gilbert. land ST.
NORRIDGEWOCK-J ID. Ames 10
Marsaret W. Stevens, land. 81 and other
valuable consideration. Annette Il. Bur
Sess to VIM. w. Huntoon, land, $50; Ed
win 4. Haywood to Cyrus b. Head. land
and buildings. $500: George H. Mosher to
William Bracket land 81.
PALMYRA-Will Il. Hunt to William H.
Pushor. land. $3.50 Adeia Baker to Addie
PALMYRA AND PTTTSFIELD-
Charles A. Dyer to Lena T.. Pratt ct al
land and buildings. 81 ana other valuable
consideration.
PITTSFIELD-George w. Parks 70
James +. Conner ct AL land and build
ings, 1920; Amanda f.. Tilton 10 Melvin
\. Triton. land, $50
LOCKWOOD Edith VIII
Ter to Edilbert Aresanult land, $l66.67
SkOWtIEGAN-Ju Leo to GeOrg =
Leo. land, $50: Joseph IT. Lacasce to Al
sci Holway. land and buildings, 81 and
other valuable consideration; Warren W.
Swain To Frank r. Pencil, land ami
buildings. $1,000; Charles Smith to Marshall
e. Viles. land, 81 and other valuable con-
sideration.
SMITHFiELD-Abel G. Merrill TO Sam
uel r. Harding. land. 81.
ST ALBANS-U!ysse @. Harding to
Charles p. Hilton 1t al, land and build-
ings. $780, W. +. NJ. Seekins TO Janet WI
Barnes. land, $50.
STARKS-Wm. II. Duley to G. r.
GTeenleaf land. $40
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-08
THE INDOOR CIRCUS
Scores Another Big Success, Both at
Matinee and Evening Shows.

"A small attendance. but one that ap-
preciateG the work of the participants
greeted the performance Of the Indoor
Circus, yesterday afternoon. The in
clement weather kept many away who
would otherwise have attended The
program was not began as early as an
nounced as the crowd had not gather
cd, but about quarter before three
the first act was started. The per-
formance was q repetition of the pre-
Nious evening ana the work of the
night before seemed to put both the
horses and men in better condition
The program was an improvement. if
possible, on that Of Tuesday night, and
the whole affair went off very smooth
~. The Midway was not opened, but
the booths We're all ready for business
and received a liberal patronage.
In the early evening the crowd be
gan togather and at the time of the
opening Of Tie Midway. another enor-
NOUS audience was in the hall. "A new
feature was added to the Midway dur
ing the day. it being a professional
skirt dancer, who is an artist in her
line. The peanut boys and red lemon
AIDE stand were much in evidence
The circus was repeated again and
was better than ever. The band was
in its element and gave good music.
The horses in their drill were at their
best and the riders also did their part
well. The clowns and donkey amused
the people more than ever and ''Ferdi-
nand,' the donkey, surely felt his oats.
and there was no riding him for any
length of time. for he kept his heels
higher than his head most of the time.
Alberto, in his trapeze act was daring
and cool and repeated his former sue
cess.
The hurdle jumping was better than
before and little Herman. on the slack
wire, gave a fine exhigition of wire
walking. The white horse The Ghost
mounted by Jockey Libby plunged
through the paper covered hoop. brave
ly and was roundly applauded. BLACK
Prince, the loose horse. was again put
through his performance by the ring
master and showed himself to be q
very Intelligent animal
The Jockey race was closely contest
60 and some good speed was shown.
Tue clowns fought again and had some
new blows in readiness for delivery,
and their burlesque caught the audi
ence and they received hearty applause
The lady rider was as dainty as the
night before and although thrown from
her horse by sudden turn she again
and showed her horsewoman-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-08
First Open Air Concert. Today.

If one had any doubt that the general
public are much Interested in the open
air band concerts at the Home, the num-
Der Of inquiries made of the journal dur
ing the past few weeks AZ II when they
would begin would at once dispel all
traces Of it. Weather permitting. the first
concert Of the summer of 1892 will begin
promptly at o'clock this afternoon.
People in Gardiner who take the go
train from Randolph will arrive at the
Home in sufficient season to enjoy az.
hours stroll about The grounds and selec-
a comfortable seat before the concert be
gins. They can return directly after the
concert, leaving the Home at or extend
the trip BY taking The trolley and going
home via Augusta.
Augusta people will come by electrics
which leave the rost office every half
hour, on the even hour and half-hour, the
run to the Home occupying 80 minutes
and if they object to twice in one day
travelling over the same route, the mar
row gauge to Gardiner and the electries
up the river obyiate the objection.
The program which Conductor Theme
with mis- usual good taste has selected
for this concert. follows:
March-"Col. S. Fl. Allen Theme
Overture" NachtwaIdlcr." Moskau
The Honeysuckle and the Bee" Gst
March Oddty-"The White Crow dst
Selection from THE Drum-Ma ior Z Z
Daushtcr, Offenbach
Irish Mediey-'The Humor Of Donny
brook, Vote
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-08
WATERVILLE.
SUICIDE BY SHOOTING.
Albert f. Williams, Despondent
Through Drinking, Kills Himself.

Albert r. Williams. aged Al. commit
ted suicide. about noon yesterday, ny
shooting ut his home on Silver street.
During the forenoon ne had purchased
4 second hand revolver at the store ~
MI. Tayior on Temple street, saying
according To the report. tnat h. WAS
planning fishing trip ana wanted TN"
shooting iron for that. lie prchased
some 22-calibre cartridges at Haiso"'
Webbcr X Dunham's. but found that
the revolver was a %, and later change"
for the larger size
tIc went to his home just before noon
or rather to the home IF his sister-in-
law. Mrs. Melissa Branch. with whom
he ANA his wife boarded. and going I"
his room seated himself Oh Il trunk ana
ANA shot himself in the temple, death
being almost instantaneous.
Coroner Edwards and Dr Bunker
were summoned but the man was hr-
yond all help when they arrived. An
inquest WAS not considered necessary.
II is generally believed that the act
Wa caused by dependency resulting
from excessive drinking. y short time
AGO, IN the death Of his mother, Mf.
Williams fell heir to a part of the fam
ily estate. This was purchased by q
relative ana his friends say that ne had
been drinking heavily since he received
The money. The excess, it is said. badly
affected his health ANA subjected him
to frequent attacks of great despond-
nnc>. Those who knew him best feared
that he might do something desperate
while suffering from one Of these and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-08

in the personnel Of the fleet and for.
the construction Of ships.
The address Of the delegations tend
to the continued preservation Of peace
and the increased prestige of the dual
monarchy in the councils Of Europe us
largely due to the veneration in which
the Emperor King il held by aIl,' ana
promised full consideration of the in
creased demands for the army ana Of
the expenditure required for the de-
vclopment Of industry and agriculture
ana for fostering foreign trade rea-
lions, 50 as to enable Austria Hungary
to compete with the nations of the
world.
The delegations address also empha-
sized the fact that complete success in
this direction largely depended on
strong and lasting union of the econo-
mic forces Of the two halves Of the
dual monarchy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-08
MCDONNELL AND FARLEY
Considered at Rome for a Successor to
Archbishop Corrigan.

New York. Nay There is much
spc, 1lation says the Rome correspond
cnt az Inc Tribune rs to tile successor
Of Archbishop Corrigan Of New York.
from indications here. ii seems that the
choice viii he between Bishops Melon
nell arr. Farley. In Vatican circles it
is said the death of Archbishop Corri-
gan eliminates the greatest rival Of
Archbishop Ireland for the new Ameri-
can Cardinatc.
1t will be nearly 10 days. under the
church law. before the three names Sc
lected by the bishops Of the province
cam be sent % Rome and submitted TO
the Pope from which he viii make Il
choice il he does not decide to disre-
gard them al, as the successor to
Archbishop C0rrigan.
When the prelate who now lies dead
was selected by the Pope rs archbishop
oC this diocese All the names to the
Pope We're disrcgarded and he then
named Mgr Corrigan for the place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-08
MASSACHUSETTS LEGISLATURE.
House Clears Up All Business, Passing
Several important Bills.

Boston, May THE House at the
morning session. today, by good work
succeeded in clearing the days calen-
der by passing nearly all the matters
and Only postponing three or four for
consideration.
Prominent measures passed. today.
We're the bin compelling manufacturing
'ccmpanies to pay their employees in
lawful money Of the United States in
stead Of checks as has been the custom
in some instances: the bill prohibiting
the employment of women and minors
in manufacturers establishments be
tween The hours Of p. NJ. and A. NJ.
ana the bill for ne gulating bakeries and
compelling them to use cleaner
methods.
This is the first day that the House
has succeeded in clearing its calendar
since the morning sessions began.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-08
NEW FOUNDLAND FISHERIES
Will Be Looked After by the Usual
British Squadron.

Halifax. n. s.. May This after
noon, the British cruiser Alert sailed
for the treaty coast Of New Foundland
on fishing protection service. The
French fishing fleet have baited, this
spring, with herring obtained princi-
nally ut Nova Scotia ports ana the
Magdalene Islands. The bait was pur-
chased by New Foundland vessels.
taken 10 st. Pierre and sold to the
French fishermen there The French
feet is now operating on the banks
ana the cruiser Alert is the first war
ship to leave Halifax this year to pa
troll the coast. The other warships ira-4
Guiding the Charybdis, the flagship iii
the squadron, are-still i'll Halifax, bus
they are being fitted out for the ser
vice.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-08
WATERvILLE ADVERTISEMENTS.
LIGHTBODY'S HEADACHE POWDERS.

Absolutely sare. contain no substance
mat Is injurious to infancy or age, or to
those enfeebled by disease. No possible
danger Of forming the drug habit by the
use of Lightbody headache powders.
China Me.
naonlal IN favor of your Headache Pow
ders- have suffered for three weeks
without q let up with headache and neu-
faigia ~ my face. While in your store
sou ADVISED the use Of Your powders.
took q box home. used three nowders
an; ana have been free from pain ever since
Thanks for the advice
FRANK MORSE, China
Send for sample.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-08
A LONG, HARD PULL.
Monomoy Life Savers Started for
Stranded Vessel, but She Is FIoated.

Chatham, Mass, May 7.-By standing
too far to windward in attempting To
reach for Pollock Rip liglIsship. with the
wind southeast and u low tide, d four
masted schooner. bound north, went
ashore, early today on Stone Hors.
shoal. Captain Ellis with his temporary
crew at the Monomoy station started
with q llfeboat to give assistance to the
vessel IL was no small task TO get ort
in face of the rain and heavy sea and
strong southwest wind. but the life saw
ers succeeded and they had crossed the
ZIP ana We're within about three miles ~
the schooner when the latter flnated OF
on the rising tide and proceeded appar-
entity uninjurad.
captain Ellis returned without having
been able TO ascertain the name of the
vessel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-08
Funeral of Late Doris Davenport.

The funeral Of the late Doris +. Day
export was held from the home Of h't
parents on Brunswick street, NcStrr-
day afternoon at : o'clock. \ Large
number of the little ones friends ana
schoolmates We're gathered at the h"uS'
ana the floral offerings were in great
abundance ana Very beautiful. Th.
service was very impressiVely cc1'r"l O.
"a by tev. j. l.. Quimby. Fa" h.r. Il
were Charles Locke Haroi' .r
via. Cracker and George nl ... R,
intcrmcnt wus III OAK Grov" y.i1 "
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-08

Hello. New York" We are SO ac-
cuatomed nowadays to the use of the
lonS-distance telephone that we think
nothing Of q chat with Boston. but a
connection was made from Headquar-
ters, Wednesday, for w. Fl. Griffin Of II
CO., which while not record breaker
in the annals Of the telephone. was the
longest ever made from The Home
Conversation can be had direct with
New York city, an annihilation Of dis
lance to the extent of about 400 miles
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-08
Austrian Cruiser at Halifax.

Halifax. y. $, May THE Austrian
cruiser Szigetzar arrived here at 6
o'clock, this evening, from Boston. The
visitor exchanged salutes with the
warships IN port and the cidateI, "a
guns being fred by each. The Sziget-
Ear is the second Austrian wnrship 10
visit this port. the cruiser DOMAIN hav-
ing been here four years ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-08

Sanborn Lodge, /. o. o. f., enter
tanned q party Of friends at an infor-
NAL sociable and banquet, Wednesday
evening. The Pre- gram included musi-
cal numbers by Miss Coombs and Fred
y. Bates, also selections from a graph
ophone. About 80 were present ana all
passed a pleasant evening. the old II
fashioned baked bean supper ana
toasts incidental thereto, offering es-
pecial opportunities for refreshment
and informal pleasantly. Louis Curry
acted as POSTMASTER.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-08

1t is said that the difficulties in con-
nection with the stone work Of the Ban
gor court house, being cut at the Nor
ridgeWock Granite Works, have been
satisfactorily adjusted Many Of the
men who have been at work in this city
expect to soon return to that place to
resume their former positions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-08

Yesterday was another quiet day and
Very few people left town or arrived.
Bhe usual number of travelling men
made their customary visits ana aside
from that the railroad depot was an
quiet place. The unpleasant
weather kept d good many in and Wa
ter street was at times nearly deserted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-08

The Journal scribe called At Mrs T.
Il. EEan's on Tuesday. 70 obtain 4 word
Of millinery news, but customers were
nonopolizing the attention Of. not only
Mrs. Ryan, but several clerks. which
must answer for IN item Of good news,
due to n pleasant day ana Il popular
millinery store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-08

Alger Y. Currier has opened his stu
do in Hallowell, when he will give in
struction in drawing and painting. Mr..
Curriers' studio IL probably one Of the
finest in the State. This is an oppor-
tunity for Ill who wish to study art.
Mr.. Currier is now at work on two por-
traits and decorative painting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-08

New York. May 7.-Bishop Henry c.
Potter of the Episcopal diocese Of New
York. was suddenly taken ill., today,
but his illness is said. tonight, not to
be of an alarming nature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-08

The prize contest Of the Junior class
of the High school was a gratifying
success from a financial point of view
and the treasury will be replenished by
the addition of a handsome sum. Much
credit is due Principal Stowell, also to
Miss Agnes O. 'Hersey for their inter-
est and assistance in bringing the work
of the speakers to the remarkable
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-08

There will he Il supper. this evening,
at G. a. r. hall, from $50 to $50 o'clock,
given by the Relief. Corps to raise
money for flowers fer Memorial day.
The tickets are only Il cents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-08

Miss Lena Foster has returned to her
duties ut the Maine General Hospital,
at Portland after passing = Short va
cation with friends in this city and
East Winthrop.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-08

The report of the committee on Decimal
Coinage appointed by the Australian
commonwealth House OF Representatives
recommends the adoption of the decimal
coinage system based on the sovereign.
IT deprecates the establishment of i
Commonwealth mint, but considers the
Commonwealth should receive the seicno~-
age In silver ana copper.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-08

The sole-leather room at the shoe
factory was shut down, yesterday, on
account of the lack of leather. but will
begin again, today. if the leather ar
rives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-08

a party Of Spaniards who have been
employed at the BodWen quarries bade
farewell to the city, Wednesday, AMI
Will return to their homes in sunny
Spain.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-08

Harry Pinkham placed his naphtha
launch in the lake. Wednesday. 1t is
said that there Will be several addi-
tons to the naphtha fleet there this
season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-08

News has been received in this city
Of the death, at Hillsdale, Mich, late
in April, of Charles Holland. son of
the late James Holland Of this city. 1t
will be remembered that the Holland
Bros. We're Interested in a plant for
the manufacture of hosiery, in this
city. and that they removed to the
West about 16 years ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-08

a lobster boat was at Grays wharf,
yesterday, and supplied a good many
buyers with fresh Holsters. boiled on
the wharf.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-08

The marriage intentions of Jessie
Babh and Miss EfIie Huntington are
published at the city clerks office.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-08

H. Z. Brud4trcet Will shortly con-
mencc work IA His cottage which Wiii
be erected I'm the lot south IF Camp
Comfort. Lake C0bbosseccontec.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-08

The cherry trees are i'll blossom ana
give promise of an abundant harvest,
but there's many Il slip Of frost, wind
and woathcr before the time of har-
A-.Ct
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-08

II. Rambach returned To his home in
Boston. yesterday, after few days as
the guest of Gardiner friends
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-08

News was received in the city, yes
tcrday, of thn rearpointment Of Posi-
master Jewell. whose former term 1T
office officially expired. May ,.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-08
Daily ksnnsbse journal
GARDINER.
Journals Telephone CaIl-26-5.

Charles Landers of Boston, was in
town. Wednesday, on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-08

At the stated meeting of Lebanon r.
a. Chapter, last evening. several appli-
cations were ballotted on
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-08

The Continental Hook and Ladder
90. presented Chief Engineer Kendall
with a purse Of $50 at the meeting of
the company, Tuesday night
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-08

standard Of excellence. Miss Hersey
Will be remembered as the former
teacher Of physical culture and elocu-
ton in the city schools.