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The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1902-03-21

Mr.. Ptrr O1d) presented joint resolution of
the Maryland legislature requesting senator's
and representatives TO use their best Efforts TO
secure the passage Of II resolution extending
the thauSs OF Congress to Admiral Schey for
his ser, ice In the battle OF SANTIAGO, July 3,
1898. and with the memorial Mr.. PER- intro
duccd such resolution
The conference report on the bill to give the
Spanish claims commission power to compel
the attendance Of witnesses and the production
of papers was adopted.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1902-03-21
18TH DAY.

The senate in executive session ratified the
agreement, which grew out of the Hague peace
conference relating to practices in the conduct
of war on land or sea The countries party to
the agreement are Germany. Austria, Belgium,
Denmark Spain United States Mexico, France,
Great Britain, Greece, Italy, Japan, Luxem-
borg, Montenegro Netherlands. Persia. Portu-
gal Roumania. Pussia, Servia Sweden, Nor
way Turkey and Bulgaria.
Senator Penrose introduced an amendment
to the plan for the election of senators which
would give each state two and one more for
each half million people.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1902-03-21
13RD DAY.

The subsidy bill still has the field in the SEN
ate Senator McCumDer( N. D. presented the
interests OF the agricultural staCes He IA
vored the bill on the ground of its protective
features.
senator Depew IN W analysed the argu-
ments both for and against tine paying of sub
sizes to the shipping industry. picturing in
glowing language what he thought would re-
suit from the operation of the bill to American
labor and American commerce
few bills were passed including one for the
redemption of Hawaiian coins and the substitu-
ton therefor of American silver coins Also q
bill to allow each major general to have three
aides and each brigadier general two aides, to
be selected from captains or lleutenants.
Joint resolution was passed to allow army
and navy officers in the Chinese campaigns of
1880 t. wear distinctive badges on all occasions
OF ceremony.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1902-03-21

A bill is before the house of representatives
providing private boxes in the postof1ices OF
sn all towns on the payment OF the first cost OF
the box, with no further payments time not
limited.
Mr. Gillett,' (Mass) introduced bill to pro
hibit sending of telegraph dispatches destined
to promote pool selling book making ana all
kinds of interstate gambling.
The house passed the postofice appropria-
ton bin after adding the porvisions of the bill
to classify rural free delivery service, which
had heen DaSSeQ
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1902-03-21

AS usual, when the postofce appropriation
bill was before the house, the items for fast
mail service were attacked. The amount of
these appropriations was reduced in the preSe t
bill from Slg6, 900 to Sli7,o00 because OF the
abandonment of the subsidy between New
York and Washington The item for the SER
vice between Kansas CITY and Newton remains
in the bill
Mr. Shaforth, (Colo.) has bill which has
been favoraby reported. providing FOR the
adoption, gradually OF the metric system Of
weights and measures.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1902-03-21
7IsT DAY.

The senate passed Joint resolution author
izing the gift to the Minnesota State Historical
society of tho steering wheel OF tho warshlp
Minnesota.
Senator Vest (Mo.) spoke. nearly two hours
in opposition to the ship subsidy bill.
The senate passed a considerable number OF
unobjvIted bills on the calendar.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1902-03-21
74TH DAY.

The credentials of Arthur Pue German, elect
ed to the senate from Maryland were presented
His term OF six years is to begin on March 4,
1872.
The senate agreed to the conference report on
the diplomatic and consular appropriation bill
without comment.
Mr. Crumpacker (Ind) introduced resolu-
ton looking to the appointment of a special
committee of thirteen members to investigate
state suffrage laws and whether the right oil
suffrage is abridged or denied in any way.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1902-03-21

The house had the postofice appropriations
on tap but, as usual. members who spoke
talked about everything except the bill before
the house
The house passed the bill to classify rural free
delivery service after cutting out the provision
to have the work done n the contract system,
and Increasing the maximum salaries OF car
riers to 100 An amendment TO prohibit polit-
ical work by carriers was lost
Mr. Curtis QInn) offered an amendment to an
appropriation bill, so as to provide for paving
for losses aud damages Mt the hands of the con-
victs who escaped from the federal prison ut
LeaVerworth.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1902-03-21

The house sent the diplomatic and consular
bill to conference.
Mr.. Grosvenor (Ohio) offered q resolution
rendering thanks to secretary Hay for his Nc
Kinley memorial address, IT went 10 com
mittee.
minority report on the Newlands irrigation
bill was filed which characterizes the bill rs al
unfair, unwse and improvident scheme besides
1t will lower the value OF lands in the older
states.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1902-03-21

The ship subsidy bill occupied several hours
OF the senate'S ii again.
Incidentally the resolution providing for the
election of senators by direct vote OF the people
broke into the senate by Senator Berry thrN)
wanting to know when the resolution would be
reported upon Senator Hoar indicated vigor-
Gus opposition to such resi- ion.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1902-03-21

splendid health and give an PRISE 10
Peruna." A. c. SWANSOM
Michael O'Halleran, Lieutenant Ser
geant of the Summerdale Station
Police Department, writes from 1898
w. Monroe street, Chicago, H.:
"SeveraI of the officers of our STA
zion have good reason to praise
Peruna. Several times when they
spent hours i'm fE1e rain and came in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-23
OUR TEACHERS.
Re- elections, Promotions and Changes
Made by the School Board.

A meeting Of the school board was held,
Friday evening, and Lauren NJ. Sanborn
elected superintendent of schools and
Miss EsteIlc Deering, teacher Of music.
The teachers for the coming year for the
schools were elected as follows:
Highland Avenue Grammar, Herbert l..
Douglass, A. b., Prin.; Emma S. Day,
assistant. Central Street Grammar. Clara
NJ. Burleigh, Prin.; Flora L. Rogers and
Marietta Parshley, assistants. Plummer
Street Intermediate, Sarah NJ Jewett.
Highland Avenue Intermediate, Nellie f.
Springer. South Gardiner Intermediate,
Emily Billings. Winter Street Primary.
Sarah b. Lord. Spring Street Primary.
Mary f. Winslow. Spring Street Sub
Primary. Myrtle f. Barker. Plummer
Street Primary, Kate Flitner. Plummcr
Street Sub Primary, Mary l.. Barker.
South Gardiner Primary, Jennie Merrill.
New Mills Primary. Eva Andrews. Law
renee district, Josephine Haley.
A meeting Of the board OF directors of
the High school was held the same even
ing and teachers elected as follows: Will
liam l.. Powers. A. NJ. principal; LinvilIe
w. Robbins, A NJ. sub-principal; Edith
cdtoSA, a. D., lISt -AiiSS
M. Richards, r. L., second assistant.
The changes noted will be that Of the
promotion Of Miss Cobb as principal OF
the South Gardiner Grammar school to
take the place Of Miss Minnie Kelley, re-
signed. and Miss Louise Chase as assist
ant. Miss Chase Is a graduate of the
Maine Wesleyan Seminary. Miss Emily
Billings will go to the South Gardiner
intermediate to take the place of Miss
Mary Colby, resigned, and Miss Mary
Barker will fill the vacancy In the Plum
ner Street school. Miss Josephine Haley
will teach the Lawrence district school re-
Gently taught by Miss Barker. Miss
Ethel Anne declined reelection to the
Libby Hill school.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-23
Wadsworth- Kirby,

Another happy June wedding and one
that was a surprise to their many
friends in this city, was that of Charles
Lewis Wadsworth and Miss Elvie Kir-
by. daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. David j.
Kirby. Oak street. The ceremony was
performed by the Rev. Morrill, Osgood.
pastor of the Prospect Street Methodist
church, at the home of the brides sis
ter, Mrs. Harry E. Bowling, 10 Centen-
NAL avenue. Gloucester. Mass. The
date was Thursday, June 10. The cere-
mony was witnessed by a large party
of friends and relatives. Mr.. and Mrs.
Wadsworth arrived in this city on the
steamer Kennebec, Saturday, and went
to camp. where they will pass a few
days. Mr. Wadsworth is carrier No. /
Of the postmen of this city and has q
very extended circle of friends, who
will join in congratulations and best
wishes. Mrs. Wadsworth is a Gardiner
young lady, very well and favorably
known. Their plans as to their resi-
dence are not as yet definitely com.
pleted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-23
lunt- Morrill,.

A pretty home wedding took place at
the residence of Mrs. Mary o. Morrill,,
Willow avenue, West Somerville. Tues
day evening, June 10, when her daugh-
ter. Rosa Mae, was united in marriage
to Mr.. Percy T. Lunt of Gardiner, Me.
The bride was given away by her
brother. Mr.. Clarence Z. Morrill, the
ceremony being performed by the Rev.
Albert r. Shields, rector of the Church
of the Redeemer. City Point, South Bos-
ton.
The bride wore white swiss muslin
with lace and ribbon trimmings, and
carried brides roses. The maid of
honor. Miss Inez NJ. Light, of Wash
ington, Me-, pale blue swiss with white
trimmings and carried pink roses. The
groom was attended by his brother,
Winfield j. Lunt Of Gardiner, Me.
Mr. l. F. Morrill, and Mr.. F. ID. Wilkins
acted as ushers. The ceremony was per-
formed in the presence of the immedi-
ate families of the bride and groom,
after which a reception was held, at
tended by many relatives and friends
of both. The presents were numerous
and beautiful.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-23
A 100000 CONTRACT.
HaIIoweII Granite to Enter Into Con-
struction of Newark City Hall.

A very large contract for nearly
100000 was settled for Maine con-
tractors in Newark, Thursday, when
John Pierce, representing the Halo
well Granite Works, was awarded the
contract for the new City hall to be
built Immediately in that city. Mr..
Pierce estimates that his contract will
be two years in execution and will en-
ploy 600 first class stonecutters at his
Maine quarries. Seventy nine sam
pies of building stone were submitted
by the competing contractors The
Maine granite was selected because it
stood the severe tests. There will be
IL polished granite columns at the
Newark City hall, which will be the
largest granite columns in the world.
The successful bidder has other large
contracts for Maine granite about
ready to close that will give employ
ment to 1000 quarrymen for two years.
Maine granite, on account of its first
cost, has not been popular building
of late in the Middle states,
but its lasting qualities are beginning
to appeal to the best architects and
the market for it is steadily improv-
ing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-23
Col. {. c. Stevens Entertains.

The Summit Spring Hose Co. Were
handsomely entertained by Col. L. c. Ste
vens at his Chelsea residence, Friday
evening 1t seems that Mr.. Stevens be
came interested in the organization in
question while making his home at the
Hallowell House last winter, and it was
in return for the complimentary ovs-
lions there received that the royal feast
of Friday night was given with its claD
crate table settings, surprising service,
and menu, par excellence. The barouche
which was to carry the party to the Brit
ish side was not available at the appoint
cd hour and the carryall which appeared
not being of sufficient tonnage the ferry
boat was chartered for the cruise. (This
boat is entirely seaworthy and is rated
Al in Lloyds register.)
The colonel received the party very cor
daily and Immediately delivered an ad-
dress Of welcome regarding 1T worthy
Of especial care and attention, and giving
to tt the organizer and charter pres
idenD the freedom Of the private office
and the mammoth hen farm.
The supper was strictly Eau fait'-sev-
en- courses and post prandial exercises
peculiarly appropriate to the occasion.
o. A. K, or the more definitely known
Tt took occasion to respond to the col
onels previous address, and attesting the
wonderful qualities of the Summit spring
water, and incidentally that large oaks
from little acorns grow, gave Mr.. Stevens
the title and deed to a full-sized barrel
of the beverage, o b, Chelsea. Tho
tour of the farm, well kept hen yards,
steam heating plant and incubator
houses, lasted for some time, when final
ceremonies took place in the private Of
flee in the presence of bowl of beautiful,
lemonade. Resolutions were adopted and
the party adjourned to the ferry full of
pleasant remembrances.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-23

Vine, to Water, to the Coliseum, where o
lunch will be served. The visiting COM
mandery will number about 50, accompan-
led by about 10 ladies. While the Sir
knights are lunching at the Coliseum the
visiting ladies will be entertained at tn :
Masonic hall by the members of Marion
Chapter, o. L. S. The line will reform at
the Coliseum ats103o and will march to
the *. c. r. r. depot in Raldolph. accom-
panied by the ladies, and the party will
leave for Togus and later will go to Au-
gusta, where dinner will be served at
Hotel North and the Cony House At 3I5
the knights will arrive in this city from
Augusta, and after short inspection Of
Masonic hall will leave on the afternoon
boat for Bath, where they are to be en-
tertained in the evening by Dunlap Com
mandery, No. 5. of that city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-23

The feature or the Colby commence
ment this year. will be the celebration
Of the semi-centennial Of the Delta Upsi-
lon fraternity. On Wednesday evening.
June %, exercises Will be held in the new
City hall Hon. Bartlett Trip will de-
liver an Grafton, Holman F. Day a poem
and Charles T.. Quincy a historical sketch
Of the fraternity. The committee having
charge Of the affair have arranged for
distribution Of tickets that will accom-
modate those who wish to attend. Sup
have been left at the store Of IL. II. Dur
ham and with Z. C. Rice at the office Of
Brown & Brown. General Merriam OF the
United States army, is expected to be
present for the celebration.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-23

While at his work at a drilling ma
chine at the Hollingsworth & Whitney
paper MILL Saturday forenoon, Harry
L. Wing received quite severe injury
by the drill entering his wrist and sew
ering the cords and arteries in his arm.
DR.. W. O. Cobb attended him and
dressed the wound. A year ago, MT.
Wing was unfortunate in losing q
thumb and two fingers Of the same
hand While at work at this mill As he
is insured in the Hollingsworth < Whit
ney Co. he will receive his full pay
during the time he is kept from work
by the injury.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-23
PALESTINE COMMANDERY
Will Arrive, Tomorrow, for a Visit
Along the kennebec.

Maine Commandery, X. T., of this city,
have made extended arrangements for
the entertainment. Tuesday, of Palestine
Commandery, X. T., No. 10, of Chelsea
Mass. That commandery will make a
pilgrimage to Bath. Gardiner and Angus
ia and will arrive In Gardiner on the Keu-
nebec, uesday morning On arrival.
Maine Commandery viii meet the MEM
bers at the wharf, with the National
Home band. and short parade will fol-
low The line of march as arranged will
be: From the wharf through school TO
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-23

The Young Peoples Society of TIN:
Congre gational church has arranged
for a lecture to be held in the church,
Thursday evening, June 26. The lee
ture will be given by Col. French, a
traveller ana lecturer Of note, and the
subject will be India" The lecture Is
illustrated by about 400 stereopucon
views and is spoken of very highly III
places where it has been given. Ad-
mission. 10 cents for children and ID
cents for adults.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-23

OF all the relics that are being shown
none has attracted more attention than a
huge fresh water turtle in the window
of the upper store of w. w. Berry &
60. The turtle Is an unusually large one
but what makes it especially interesting
at this time is the date on its shell.
which gives evidence Of being authentic
from the way it has grown, Aug. 81, 1901
This makes the creature only seven years
younger than the town. 1t was captured
in a brook which runs into Weber pond
in Nassalboro.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-23

The WatervilIe conference Of Free Bdp-
fist churches held at Burnham closed,
Thursday night, the evening being given
to the young people. Several Of the
Christian EndeavOrers from this place
were in attendance and listened TO very
interesting program. The sermon given
by Rev. Mabel Andrews of Madison. from:
the text: The Glory Of Youth Is in Their
Strength" was very inspiring. Solos and
papers were given by members Of the
conference, making on the whole meet
ing of much interest
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-23

Quite party Of the scholars Of the
Central street Grammar school took a
straw ride to the Outlet, Saturday, and
would have experienced a thorough
wetting but for some comforters, quilts
ana canvass which were spread over
the top of the hay rack. They arrived
home shortly after o'clock, having had
a good time, even if it did rain.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-23
WATERVILLE,

For the benefit of Waterville Lodge
No 80. f. & A. NJ, and visiting Masons.
the Third degree work at Masonic hall as
signed for Monday evening will begin at
915 o'clock, giving those who wish to at
tend the public reception ample time for
those exercises. The regalia used by the
lodge in the early days will be worn by
the officers on this occasion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-23

The two boys who were found, Fri
day, by city Marshal Andrews, to have
run away from their homes in Roxbury.
Mass. have been returned to their
homes. Mrs. Farrow. the mother of one
of the boys. arrived on the Kennebec,
Saturday, and took her son and his
companion back home in the afternoon.
Mrs Farrow explained their leaving
home, saying that her son wanted to
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-23

Mrs. NJ. A. Hopkins, accompanied by
her son Henry, have returned from
Lewiston, where Mr.. Hopkins was sue
cessfully operated upon at the Central
Maine General Hospital. Friends hope
for a speedy and complete recovery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-23

The ladies of the Old South League
will hold their last Calendar social on
Friday evening, June q, in their ves-
try. A picnic supper will be served at
$50 o'clock, and all members of the
Calendar are earnestly requested to be
present with their invited friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-23

Timothy Murphy, who has been con-
nected with the Western Union Tele-
graph office and the New England Tel
ephone exchange for some years, has
accepted charge Of the Wiscasset
Western Union Office and will leave
today, for that place to accept the posi-
ton. Friends will wish him success.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-23

Miss Virginia Payson, of the class of
'02, Hallowell High school, has success
fully taken all of the civil service ex-
aminations necessary for entrance into
the bureau of engraving and printing,
Washington. D. c., and expects to en-
ter the government service there soon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-23

A "Shoe" entertainment will be given
by the Epworth League of the Meth
odist church at Red Mems hall, Tues
day evening. A musical program with
refreshments will be included in the
unique program which has been pre-
pared
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-23

Mr.. and Mrs. A. Winter received
news Of a very welcome sort from
Pasadena, Cal, Wednesday. The birth
of grandson, June IL. Mr.. and Mrs.
Sanborn anticipate a visit to the Pine
Tree State, this coming fall.-Register.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-23

The w. c. 7. U. will meet, at p. NJ.
Tuesday, with Mrs. w. H. Perry, on
Second street. The change of date oc-
ours on account of the county conven-
ton coming at the time of the regular
meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-23

L. E. Bradstreet's new cottage near
Ramp Kumfort, commands a fine view
of the open lake from Hammond's to
Grams point, near Fairs Cove, and
when completed, can safely be num-
bered with the finest, with regard to
both location and ARCHITECTURAL plan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-23

The Indictment weather of Saturday
was not particularly conducive to tbs
ice cream appetite and the Baptist sale
was therefore not the success it I'M
doubtedly would have otherwise been
The sale will continue, this afternoon
and evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-23

Capt. N. Pratt of Shanghai, China
was the guest of Capt. Charles Wells,
Friday and Saturday. Capt. Pratt's
former nome was at Belfast but his
steamboating career has covered a long
term Of years in Oriental waters. He
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-23

William r. Stinetz of the Westing-
house Electric Co, is in charge of the
work at the new power house of the
Electric Road. The ponderous 10000
volt generator is being erected as
rapidly as possible.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-23

Miss Martha Webster arrived from
Mr. Holyoke College, Saturday, and
will pass her summer vacation at her
home on Dresden avenue. Miss Rogers
Of Ear Harbor, accompanied her for u
visit
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-23

Somerset Lodge +. & A. NJ. observed
St. Johns day, Sunday. by attending Di-
vine worship at the Methodist church at
the morning service. The other Masonic
bodies joined with the lodge by invitation.
Rev. Daniel Qnstott addressed them upon
the theme THE Higher Brotherhood
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-23

Mr.. William A. MacClean arrived
from Cambridge Mass, on the boat,
Saturday, ana will, during the summer,
assist Rev. r. w. Plant in the services
at Christ church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-23

visit at the farm of his cousin in West
Gardiner and help during haying time.
He visited there, last summer, and was
very DESTROYS of doing so again, and
had prevailed upon his companion,
George Cousins, to go with him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-23

The w. c. T. U. convention will meet
at China, June 25 and 26. The dele
gates chosen to attend are: Mrs. Per-
ry, Mrs. Schafer, Mrs. Libby, Mrs. Full
ler Mrs. Canham and Miss Priest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-23

succeeded to Capt. Wells command
when the latter came home some /
months ago and is himself now taking |
"a much needed rest. He accompanied /
his son to Belfast, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-23

Rcv. w. +. Small went to North An
son. Saturday. to remain for few
days. No sermon was preached at the
morning service at the Universalist
church.