davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-02
IT'S GOV. MCCULLOUGH.
Elected on First BaIiot-Had 164 Out
of 268 Votes.

Montpelier, VT. Oct. IA summer
and autumn of political strife over the
question of the choice Of Governor for
the Green Mountain state came to an
end when the Legislature Of Vermont
in convention assembled elected Gen.
John G. Mccullough, Republican,. Of
Bennington, as Chief Executive of the
state.
In the election of today by the Legis-
latllre there was reversal of the Situ-
alton which developed at the polls when
the people registered their choice for
Governor. At the polls, Gen. McCul-
Tough failed to receive majority of
votes over the other candidates and al
though he received the largest number
of popular votes cast, he could not I'M
der the laws of Vermont, claim an cleo
ton as Governor.
Today. however, Gen. Mccullough re-
ceived his majority. He had the sup
port of 164 members of the convention.
Percival w. Clement. the local option
candidate, received 50 votes, and Felix
W. McGettrick, the Democratic candi-
date. As. z. S. Stanton, Republican, of
Roxbury, was elected lieutenant gov
ernor. the vote standing: Stanton, ISL;
Agan local option, So; May, DEM, 81.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-02
COAL FOR CHICAGO SCHOOLS
Held Up by Demands of the Coal
Transfers Union.

Chicago. Oct. members of the
Coal Transfers Union have decided
not to haul coal to any public school
building until the board of education
induces the Anthracite-B ituminous
Coal Co.. which has the school contract
for the northwest side, to pay it's men
the union wages
The teamsters employed by the COM
pary went on strike, last week, but the
matter was considered of minor impOr-
lance until the union heard that the
company was about to employ nom
union teamsters. The company has no
direct connection with other firms I'M
der contract to the board of education.
but the teamsters believe fight against
all would force the Btu
minous Co. to an immediate settlement.
The school contracts for coal were let
last week, but there has been practi-
cally no hauling and should the
weather turn cold the situation would
be serious
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-02
uNlvERSALIST SUNDAY SCHOOLS
Will Hold 34th Annual Convention, Oct.
1928, at Mechanic Falls.

Rev. Z. w. Weber of this city, Sec
rotary of the Maine Universalist Sun
day School convention, announces that
the 34th annual session of the Maine
Universalist Sunday School Convention
will be held at Mechanic Falls, Oct. %
and 90.
All schools having so or less scholars
are entitled. to four delegates. All larger
schools are entitled to one more dele
gate for every 80 additional scholars.
The program assures us that this ses-
sion will be OF practical value to all
interested in Sunday school work.
Those desiring entertainment should
send their names to Rev. w. E. Gaskin,
Mechanic Falls, Me. Breakfast and
lodging will be provided free. Dinners
and suppers will be served in vestry at
Is cents meal for each person. Hotel
accommodations will be arranged for
any so desiring.
The NJ. C. r. r. will sell tickets over
its road at the usual reduced rates. The
Portland 4 Rumford Falls, Grand
Trunk. and all other roads in the State
will sell tickets over their respective
roads at one fare. All coming from
Portland on NJ G. r. r. and stations
west OF Lewiston, should purchase
tickets to Lewiston, where they will
change for the Portland 4 Rumford
Falls road.
The Young Peoples Christian Union
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-02
CAUSE mot AscERTAlNED."
Death Of Gilbert S. lyles
Of Chicago, III.

Chicago, Oct with bottle that
had contained prussic acid lying near
him. Gilbert S. Lyles, a partner in the
Chicago Picture Frame Co, and for
many years a well-knOwn business man
was found dead. Tuesday, in his rooms
in West Adams street.
The cause of death is entered in the
police records as mot ascertained," and
much reticence is displayed by them
and the physicians who were called in
the case.
Until one year ago Mr.. Lyles had re-
sided with his wife and three children
in Calumet avenue. Their domestic
troubles caused a separation and Mrs.
Lyles and the children went to her for
mer home in Buffalo, n. Y. Recently
Mr.. Lyles informed mutual acquaint-
ances that the estrangement had been
ended and that he was to go to Buffalo
to bring back his family.
All preparations for the trip had been
completed when a letter was delivered
to him. 1t was found in minute pieces
close to the body.
Mr.. Lyles was 43 years old and was
considered the most expert printer of
photographs in the country.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-02
1T WAS ASPHYxIATION.
Cause Of Zola's Death Determined
Nine. lola Is Frustrated.

Paris, Oct. IA crowd of persons
drawn there by curiosity has remained
in front of NJ. Zola's house since morn
ing and his tragic death continues to be
the chief topic of conversation here.
Tie funeral has been fixed for Friday
and interest is shown in the question
whether Dreyfus will attend.
The post norton examination of
Zola's remains. Tuesday morning. re-
suited in addition to the official
report that his death was
due to asphyxiation caused by
carbonic oxide fumes, in showing
that the novelist fell into densely
saturated atmosphere as he attempted
to open a window and was suffocated
owed her life to the elevated position
Of the bed.
A medical bulletin issued, Tuesday
morning. says:
Nine. lola is progressing as satisfac-
torily as possible, in spite of the terri
BILE shock caused by the news of her
husbands death. Complete rest and
isolation are indispensable. She had a
heart rending bit of anguish when told
of his death which was only commune
Gated to her Tuesday morning. 1t was
followed by a state of torpor. She is
now calm, but is unable to utter word
or make gesture.
The remains of lola will be inferred
in Montmare cemetery. The funeral
will be a civil ceremony, though prob
ably the body will be accorded the
military honors to which the deceased
is entitled as an officer of the Legion of
Honor. The League of the Rights of
Man is organizing an imposing demon
stration at the funeral and has issued
an appeal for subscriptions to erect a
monument to the dead novelist.
Among those who signed the register
at ZOla's house or sent condolences
were Premier Combes, a majority OF
the cabinet ministers. M. Waldreck
Rousseau, Maitre Labori, Col. Picquart
and NJ. Millerand.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-02
Political Pointers.

j. T. Harrison has been nominated
for Congress by the Democrats of the
18th Kentucky district.
The Republicans of the Sd Connecti-
cut district at Norwich, CT, Wednes-
day, unanimously renominated Con-
gresham Charles A. Russell of Kill
lingly.
William F. O'Neil of Hartford, was
nominated as a candidate for Congress
from the 1st Connecticut at the Demo-
cratic convention at Hartford, Wednes-
day.
The Democratic 5th District Congress
sional committee met in Lawrence.
Mass. Wednesday evening. and voted
to hold the convention in Lawrence,
Oct. 10. at 10 A. NJ. Steps were taken
to have a roll call.
After declining denomination in the
Cd Bristol district ait New Bedford,
Mass. Wednesday, Senator Rufus A.
Soule reconsidered his decision and an
bounced that he would again be cam
didate The senator was then placed
in nomination, the choice being made
by reclamation.
Heinze's fusion committee, consisting
of representatives of the Labor and
Populist parties, has Joined forces with
the Amalgamated Republicans of Mon
tana in an effort to defeat Senator w.
A. Clark by endorsing Judge w. l.. HOl-
loway for associate justice of the SUI
preme court and Martin Dee for Con-
gress. both nominees of the Amalga-
mated Republicans.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-02
Ono Penalty Of Public Pr0minsnosyls
Stomach DeTangemenf-Johann Hoff,s ExfrseJ
IS Certain Restorative and IS Endorsed ~
Famous Men Everywhere

The constant exactions and great
strain on the nervous system of a man
in public life caused by his untold pub
lie and social duties are facts well
known. Ever since Is47. Kings, Scien.
fists. the Worlds greatest Physicians
and people in all walks of life the world
over have been using Johann Hoff' s
Extract, and it has been endorsed by
them as the one true nutritive tonic
that builds up and keeps them we'll and
strong.
Johann Hoff's Extract will do for
you what it has done for others. If
weak or rundown, if suffering from
nervousness. if you can't sleep nights,
If you have no appetite and feel gener-
ally tout of sorts, " take Johann Hoff's
Extract with your meals. 1t will bring
you back to good health it furnishes
the elements that are necessary to make
you we'll and strong.
DR.. r. D. Fairex, IIIO S. Rampant
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-02
EASILY DISPERSED.
Maciu Moros Offer Little Re-
sistance to 18th Cavalry.
Capt. Pershing Destroys Three Forts
and Scatters the Natives.
Pershins Preparing to Take Last
Strongholds by Latest Advices.

Manila, Oct. 1.-The Maciu Moros in
MIndanao have offered but slight resist
ance to the column under Capt Pershing
of the 18th Cavalry.
After series of skirmiskes, Monday
and Tuesday of this week. the Moros re-
treated into six forts on the shore of the
lake. When courier left Maciu, yester-
day, for Camp Wears. Capt. Pershing
was preparing to assault the last Moro
stronghold.
The American column reached the for
mer camp at Maciu, Sunday night. On
Monday, the Moros opened fire on them
with a brass cannon and rified from a Sc
ries of new forts which had been erect
ed since Capt. Pershing's first visit to the
place.
I he battery under Capt. McNair scaled
a ridge commanding the Moros' position
and shelled them out. The men of Per-
shings column destroyed three of the
Moro forts. The Moros stood but short
while and ran as soon as the artillery
opened on them.
Capt. Pershing has been ordered to de-
stroy the forts unless the Moros make
peace. Twenty Moros were killed and
many were wounded. There were no cas-
ualties among the Americans.
The letter from Gen. Summer. in COM
mand in Mindanao, to the Maciu Sui
tans has been delivered.
Fredk. c. Jackson, captain and assist
ant surgeon L. S. A., is dead Of morphine
poisoning. The circumstances surround
ing his death are not known.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-02
HEART TO HEART.
CONTINUED from page ~

President Roosevelt's proposition Tor
the gathering here. Friday morning, OF
representatives of the coal companies
and the miners, met a prompt response
from number of the gentlemen to whom
the invitations were sent. During the
afternoon and evening the President re-
ceived replies to his invitations from
President Mitchell of the Mine Work
ers, President George Baer of the Read
ing Railway. and one or two others.
Mr.. Baer's prompt reply to the Presi-
dents suggestion was particularly graf
flying to Mr.. Roosevelt. as it was believed
that in all probability his acceptance VIII
insure favorable replies from other OIL
Gals who were invited.
The President is expressing the keenesf
interest in the gathering and expresses
the sincere hope that it will result In
steps that will bring the strike to an end
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-02

When he reached the street he was
soon surrounded by large and constant
ly increasing crowd and he gave ORDERS
that his band strike up and parade
was started through the principal streets
in the village.
After marching about half an hour the
party returned to the United States Hotel
where a crowd of about 1000 persons were
in waiting to greet Devery. He was
pushed through the mass of people to the
steps and then shouts of speech, speech
caused him to turn and face the street.
He was plainly laboring under a great
stress of excitement. His hands trem-
bled and he was SO hoarse his words
We're hardly audible to those who STOOD
at his side So
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-02
THE VENEZUELAN REVOLT.
Stocks Go Up in Anticipation Of Matos'
Ultimate Victory.

willemstad. Island of Curacao. Oct. l.
Pres. Castro of Venezuela. left Valen-
cha. Sent. "a at the head of an army of
COCO men. with II guns. with the inten-
ton of attacking the insurgcnt force at
Tuycoto. near villa De Cura, believing
that Mendoza was there. But the presi-
dent found only 1900 local guerillas at
that place and after n sharp fight the
latter were routed. The government in
correctly announced this engagement as
being a victory over Mendozas army.
whereas that general is near San Sebas-
tan ready to effect a junction with the
forces of Gen. Matos.
The final success of Gen. Matos is be
lieved in Venezuela to be certain and as
a result all securities on the Bourse at
Caracas are rising.
The Venezuelan government recently
refused to grant the request of delega-
ton of the inhabitants of Barquisimet
who wished to obtain permission to in
troduce provisions into the town through
Tucacas the only available port. The
misery at Barquisimet is almost indie
scribable. The inhabitants have been
without provisions from the outside for
A. DAYS Cases of yellow fever and ty-
plus have been reported there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-02
JUDGE 3. p. BIRDSALL
Gives His Views on Question Of Tariff
and Trusts.

Clarion. Ia, Oct. Judge p. z.
Birdsall in accepting the Republican
nomination for Congress in the Sd Dis
trict to succeed Speaker Henderson, in
his letter of acceptance, made public.
today, says of the tariff and monop-
olies: THE Republican party of Iowa
does not propose to abate one Jot OF
it's faith in the essential principles or
policies of protection. 1t does believe
that the question of rates is a prac-
teal one to be determined and gov
erned by the conditions of time and
production. and that nothing sacred at
taches to q mere table of rates, which
should be readjusted to meet the
change in conditions as they arise in
the usual progress of the country"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-02

St., New Orleans. says: II end Johann
Hoff's Extract to act as a stimuisr, :.
well as tonic. The patient gains AL
and strength from its administrators. !.
DR.. Andrew Park, 32oo Vernon A.
Chicago. says: II have ALWAYS ~.
scribed the Johann Hoff's Extract r;th
confidence and trust that it would met
my expectations. recuperate the Hac.
ging energies of the patient, and e.
store his strength. have never been
disappointed IN its efficacy and merit"
Johann Hoff's Extract is a positivs
cure for dyspepsia and indigestion. Il
regulates the bowels, aids nature in her
work and keeps the system, in general
in good condition.
Because of its great merit and pom.
larity, Johann Hoff's Extract K wideiv
initiated. Beware of the MANY vorth.
less substitutes offered as " lust q
good as Johann Hoff's Extract. Eisner
& Mendelson Co, Sole Agts.- New York
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-02
r,eos.G

1t was ordered that the finance COM
mittee be instructed to confer with tne
trustees Of the cemetery for the purpose
of framing a city ordinance to regunse
the receipt. investment and expenditure
of funds received under the general Jaw
of the State for the perpetual care "
lots in the cemetery.
Also to consider the disposition ans %
penditure of such money as Ii rece've.
for the sale of lots in said cemetery nv
such other matters pertaining TO ~ =.
nances of the cemetery as may Be dsel's'
expedient.
Said finance committee Is hereny "a
structed to report to this board So =
dinance as they may deem necess ~ ~
regulate all matters pertaining g IN
management Of the funds Of sald
terry ana such trust funds a. nay
ceived on its account. as they may
expedient. -.
An order was passed granting ~
use of the city hall for the lectufsx = 3 :....S
TO be held the coming winter, pfeys
in the event of a surplus after 81 q sass-
are paid, that the lighting am
shall be paid therefrom.
A committee was appointed %
with the electric road regarding ~ U '...y
dition Of the property Of MIS-. n 1879
on Water street near the rai'roeu
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-02

Edward Clough and family of Middle
street. had an odd and somewhat
frightful experience, one evening re-
Gently. They were comfortably seated
in ''carry-all' when the horse backed
and precipitated them all over a bank.
Convenient trees served to impede the
progress of the carriage to such an ex-
tent that the occupants were removed
in an inevitable way, but perhaps with
less force than as If the entire distance
had been covered on wheels. They
were badly shaken up, but fortunately
no bones were broken.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-02

At the annual meeting of the Wo-
mans Home Missionary Society of the
Methodist church which was held yes
terday afternoon. the following officers
were elected for the ensuing year: Pres
ident. Mrs. j. w. Church; vice presi-
dent. Mrs. S. 3. Lowell: sec. and treas.
Mrs. +. d. Sherburne: executive COM
mittee. Mrs. f. d. Sherburne and Mrs.
NJ. s, Canham
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-02

clarence Thurston, q son q ,l ~
1,niied I States Senator Thurston q Nept1s IA
Office Off in ST. Louis, was found snsrf-
scious from asphyxiation n "a esfiy
W Wadnesday morning. The door Of ~ w
from was tightly closed, the keyr ~
p pGu the windows boited and the "a
lets open. indicating that an . assspis 4
been made at suicide. "a s,,is about
snree months. He was taken 70 tne ny. Ssy
hnsnital. where the physicians sa'1 ~, 49, "a.
was q possibility that he WOMB -
rOvcr. 1
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-02
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

Miss Della Roach died at Richmond
Wednesday, aged l6 years. Two brothers,
John of Boston, and Michael of Bath
and two sisters, Miss Kitty of Bath, and
Miss Mamie of Boston, survive her.
The sale of the slate granite quarry at
Monsoon, to have taken place. Tuesday
morning, was postponed until $50 o'clock
Thursday. Only three gentlemen have
qualified to bid: NJ. G. Shaw, Bath; c.
F. Barnard, Worcester, Mass; and c..
j. Weir, Lowell, Mass.
The chief social function in Orono, this
week, was the wedding of Miss Cora
Walton and Charles L. Wallacott, both
of that town, which took place at high
noon, Wednesday, at the home of the
brides mother. Mrs. Annie Gertrude
Walton. The officiating clergyman was
Rev. +. w. Atkinson, pastor of the
Orono Universalist church, and the cere-
mOny was solemniZed beneath a beautiful
arch of autumn leaves and cut flowers
in the presence only of the immediate
family and the members of the Mystic
Ten
DIR. L. ]. Blanchard is quite i'll at his
home on lions hill, Dexter. Tuesday
evening. when J. NJ. Hill, night watcn-
man, was making his rounds after the
stores had closed, and way trying the
doors. he found the entrance to the Wa
of Blanchard & Leighton unlocked and a
lamp burning. He entered and found DIR.
Blanchard lying on the floor He sum-
moned DR.. ClOugh and other assistance
and the doctor was taken to his home
and placed in bed. Wednesday morning.
his condition was practically about -
same. ~ I0
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-02
RHODE ISLAND DEMOCRATS
Nominate Or. L. +. Garvin of Cumber-
land for Governor.

Providence, r. l., Oct. Music hall
was crowded to the doors when shortly
before noon, today, the Democratic
state convention was called to order.
There were present 220 delegates,
showing full representation from
nearly every town in the state. DR.. l..
F. Garvin of Cumberland, was nomin-
ated for Governor, 119 to 101, over
Mayor John r. Fitzgerald of Paw
tucket.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-02

The new search lights in use on the
"CobbOsseecontee' and "Maranocook"
illuminate the roadbed with clearness
and distinctness for a distance of from
90 to as feet. so that switches or any
trouble ahead may be quickly seen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-02
Polo Notes.

1t is probable, judging from the present
indications, that the National League
will comprise eight teams, as follows:
Providence, Lowell, Lawrence, Clinton
Worcester. Chelsea with Tom Cotter as
manager. Manchester with Fred Doe, and
Portland as the eighth team.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-02

Mrs. F. E. Beane and daughter, Miss
Eleanor. arrived home, Wednesday,
from California. They accompanied
Mr.. Beane to San Francisco early in
August and remained for a visit with
relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-02
Coal for the White House Guarded.

Washington, Oct. 1.-The first car
load of anthracite coal received here
since the beginning of the strike ar
rived, today. 1t is held for the use of
the White House and on it's arrival
several policemen were detailed to
guard it,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-02
Strikers Fire on Locomotive Engineer.

Mount Carmel, Pa, Oct. 1.-Strikers,
Tuesday night, shot at a Lehigh VAL
ley locomotive engineer because he was
running car of supplies into the SOL
diers' encampment. He escaped by ly-
ing down. Before the mob could climb
upon the engine a detail of soldiers
drove them away. Sheriff Deitrick dis
charged 70 deputies, Wednesday. The
militia will hereafter do guard duty at
the collieries.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-02
Sterling Washery Again Closed.

Wilkesbarre, Pa. Oct. 1.-The Sterl-
Ing washery at Plymouth which has
been in operation for some months
past, was compelled to suspend, today,
q crowd of men and boys having cut
the betting and plugged the machinery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-02
The Clifton coliiery Started.

HaZletOn, Pa, Oct. Coke Bros. &
Co. started their Drifton colliery, to-
day, with a small NOM union force. The
colliery is guarded by 200 special Off
GERS. Operations were commenced
without molestation on the part of the
strikers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-02

Gateman John Mcnamara of the
Union street crossing. started, Wednes-
day. on a two weeks vacation trip to
Massachusetts,. His daughter, Mrs. Z.
S. Gilley, accompanied him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-02
Baer Has Not Resigned.

New York, Oct. 1.-The statement
that Pres. Baer of the Philadelphia
and Reading has resigned is absolutely
without foundation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-02

A man laboring under mental strain -of
suffering from narcotics is in care of the
police of Weymouth. Mass, who have
been endeavoring to identify him. He ar
rived there on train from Boston and,
going to the home of DIR. w. F. Hatha-
way, demanded admission, saying he
wanted to see his sister. The family
were Obliged to ask an officer to look af-
ter the stranger. who was finely dressed.
At the station he gave the name of
Charles Wilcox. lawyer. Brooklyn, N. Y,
and then talked irrationally.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-02

j. F. O'Brien returned, Wednesday,
to ProvideHceR =. L., after attending to
special work BIT the power house of the
Electric Rokd
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-02

Maine Central workmen from Bruns-
wick are repairing the platforms, etc,
at Milliken's crossing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-02

The regular monthly meeting of the city
council was held, Wednesday evening, All
dermen Hamilton, Getchell, Fish. Cur
rier. Dudley, Perkins and Brann being
present.
Alderman Getchell of the committee "a
claims. recommended the allowance u
the accounts embraced in Roll No.
presented an order that the vaf1QE