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Gilpin observer., 1903-02-12
DRAWN BY TRAINED GEESE.
Canada Man Proposes Unique Es-
hibit at st, Louis.


w. Olcott, an american who now re-
sides in Canada, has flock Of domes-
tic geese that has been trained to draw
skfn containing two persons,
through the water at a rapid pace. Re-
Gently he has been experimenting with
wild geese and he finds that they are
mucE stronger and swifter than the
domestic variety and now he desires
to capture large flock of wild geese,
train them to pull boats and take
them to the st. Louis exposition and
place them on the lakes in place of the
conventional gondola Olcott. recently
wrote President David r. Francis Of
the Worlds Fair Commission at st.
Louis requesting that a fund be ap-
propriated by the commission suffi-
cient to enable him to capture the
geese, maintain and train them and
transport them to the big exposition
next year.
In his letter Olcott writes that the
novelty of riding over the water towed
by pair of well-trained geese is be-
yond the power of expression. "One
must experience the pleasure to fully
comprehend its exhilaration," he
writes. ''As means of revenue the
geese would prove a veritable mint,
and the small outlay of money at first
to gather this flock and train them
would be minute compared with the
subsequent returns when the fair was
once started with this novel attrac-
tion."
1t understood that the st. Louis
commission is considering the propo-
SION with favor
Gilpin observer., 1903-02-12
ARGUMENTS OPENED BY MINERS, 4
3 LAWYERS BEFORE COMMISSION

h
Philadelphia, Feb. 10.-Arguments
for and against the demands of the
United Mine Workers, which will con-
tinue before the coal strike commits
sion for the next six days. began yes-
terday when the miners, through Dan
fel ]. Mccarthy of Hazleton, made the
opening argument. Mr.. Mccarthy was
followed by former Congressman
Braumm Of Minersville. who made a
general argument, and Henry Demar-
est Lloyd of Chicago, who confined his
efforts to the question of recognition of
the union and yearly trade agreements.
Among those present when the ses-
sion opened was President Baer of the
Reading, who was present for the sec
Ond time since the investigation began.
Mr.. Mccarthy Immediately began his
argument, saying in part:
THE strike of last summer was the
Waterloo OIL capitalistic absolutism in
this country. Organized labor never
did civilization greater service than
when 1t whipped this master to finish
and settled, let it be hoped, for the
third and last time in America, that
the only business in which there is one
master is slavery and that in free bus
tness there are as many masters az
there are parties. These miners offer.
they have actually begged, to be al
lowed to become guarantors of each
other in discipline, production, con-
tract.
I'VE are not asking for favors. but
for Justice. We have won the right to
this justice, this representation in our
Gilpin observer., 1903-02-12
Fight With FiIIpInos.

Manila, Feb. 10-A force OF 100 con-
stabulary under Inspector Keithly yes
terday defeated body of 200 insur-
gents near Mariquina. a small town
seven miles from Manila city, after a
severe engagement. Inspector Harris
and one man were killed and two other
men Of the constabulary wounded. The
enemy left fifteen dead and three
wounded. Inspector Harris home was
at Atlanta, Georgia.
The detachment Of constabulary, al
though outnumbered. held its position
until Inspector Keithly. with the main
force arrived. when the enemy were
put TO rout. Their headquarters were
captured and burned and the constabu-
lary seized the records of Gen. san
Miguel, who claims that he succeeded
to the command of the insurrectlonary
forces when the other generals s,irren-
dered. He has only handful of men
under him. and his operations have
been OF NO consequence. tft
.
Gilpin observer., 1903-02-12
The Conquest of Arid America.

Is the title of one of the most fascin-
ating books ever written about the
wonderful development and boundless
resources of the West. 1t is just such
a book as every western man ought to
read himself and theE send to his
friends in the East Recognizing it's
value, permission was obtained from
the author and his publishers to re-
print several of its most striking chap
tiers, such as THE Blessing of Aridi-
ty, "The New Colorado" ETC. This
hfty-page pamphlet, with other liter
ature about the Sunny San Luis VAL
ley, will be sent free to any address
upon receipt of four cents in stamps to
cover postage. ZEPH. CHAS. FELT.
GIG Majestic Building, Denver, Colo.
Gilpin observer., 1903-02-12

There Is more Catarrh IN this section of tbs
country than all other diseases put together
and until the last few years was supposed to be
incurabie. For great many years doctors pro-
nounced 1t n local disease. and prescribed local
with local treatment, pronounced 1t incurable-
Science has proven catarrh to be a constitu-
tional disease, and therefore requires consti-
tutional treatment Halls Catarrh Cure, man
ufactured by F.J Cheney CO.. Toledo. Ohio.
1t is taken internally in doses from 10 drops to
teaspoonfuL 1t acts directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system. They offer
one hundred dollars for any case 1t fails to cura
Send for circulars and testimonials. Address
+. j. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, Ohio.
Sold by Druggists, .oc
Halls Family Pills are the best
Gilpin observer., 1903-02-12

bargains by sacrifice and a struggle
which whitened the faces of whole
people and Shortened thousands Of
lives. But we are grateful that we live
in an age where justice Is not denied
to those strong enough to get it,.
During Mr.. .Lloyd's argument Chair
man Gray interrupted him with this
What have you to say Regarding
the non-union men who prefer to con-
tinue at work through the strike, IN ex-
ercise of the right that they suppose
they have, those who are not strike
breakers and do not loaf between
times" V.a
'Of course. in doing that" Mr.. Lloyd
replied, they are strictly within their
legal rights, but to me they seem to vi
olate moral duty Of the highest sanc-'
tity, which is that man must do what
he can to help along necessary strug-
gle for the elevation of his own class
and OF society at large" EF L
"Are such men protected by tho un-
ion?" (. ~ III -
"'The union certainly withdraws. no
legal protection from them said Mr..
Lloyd. They are not protected by the
union from being Visited with, that OBJ
loquy which properly falls upon a man
who will not join in a common effort
for the common good. l should class
this man precisely with the loyalists
in the American Revolution. charac-
terize the strike as an industrial war
as an incident In a great uprising"
Gilpin observer., 1903-02-12
Method of Drying Potatoes.

Dried potatoes, a new product.
evolved by the South Carolina expert
ment station. The potatoes are boiled.
peeled and evaporated in a cannery
and will remain in perfect condition
for years. The preserved potato be-
comes fit for eating after being
soaked in warm water for an hour.
An acre of potatoes yielded 357 bush
els. which made 105 bushels of the
dried product. nearly a pound to 3h
pounds of the raw product.
Gilpin observer., 1903-02-12
Proposed Grazing Commission.

Washington, d. c.. Feb. 1O.-Sena.
tor Warren will present. resolution
to the Senate providing for the ap.
pointment OF commission OF experts
to examine the grazing and land con.
ditions in the West and report ON the
same. this report to form the basis Of
legislation to adjust the diflcuities
now existing in the West.
Gilpin observer., 1903-02-12
MONEY NEEDED BY
STATE UNIVERSITY

Denver, Feb. 10.-The board of re-
gents Of the State University have just
issued to the Legislature a supple
mentary statement of needs for the
ensuing biennial period. in which they
ask to have the one-fifth mill levy in
creased to two-fifths, or in lieu thereof
an appropriation of at least S150.000.
President Baker states that 1t is now
costing 100000 per year for the mere
running expenses of the institution,
and that the one-fifth of mill now re-
ceived from the state provides little
more than half that amount.
The regents state that the following
improvements are needed at the uni
versity:
Gilpin observer., 1903-02-12

The university Is sadly In need of a
suitable auditorium. The very diminu-
tive chapel now in use will not seat the
students. The statement asks the
members of the Legislature to remem-
Der that the university now consists
OF six schools, each of which has a
large claim for support. The Univer-
sity OF Nebraska receives one mill for
support. in addition to $4,000 annually
received from the United States gov
ernment for the support of its agri-
cultural department. The University
OF Kansas is asking the state Legisla-
ture for two-thirds of mill"
Gilpin observer., 1903-02-12

Many School Children Are siekIy.
Mother Gray Sweet Powders for Children,
used by Mother Gray. a nurse in Children's
Home, New York. break up Colds in "a hours.
cure Feverishness. Headache. Stomach
Troubles. Teething Disorders and Destroy
Worms. At all druggists. 25c. Sample mailed
free. Address Allen S. Olmsted lie Roy NY.
Gilpin observer., 1903-02-12

A Denver woman has sued for a di-
vorce from her husband, who is a deaf
mute. She alleges that he turned
deaf ear" to her requests for support.
Gilpin observer., 1903-02-12

Nodd-I took so much last night that 7
don't remember a thing / said. Todd
That's nothing. l don't remember n thing
my wife said.
Gilpin observer., 1903-02-12

"Mild?' Well l should say so-Bax-
ters Buiihead &C cigar. Smoke as many
as you like; they won't hurt you.
Gilpin observer., 1903-02-12

Didn't you tell me that Jones was q
very intelligent MANI? Certainly he is.''
Then how does 1t happen that he is
serving on a jury?"
Gilpin observer., 1903-02-12
rheumatism Positively Cured.

A simple remedy which renders the dis
ease impossible. and as unfailing as fate
In its cure Send at once % cents for rec
tpe. Prescription Co.. Box 2o3. Denver.
Gilpin observer., 1903-02-12

A common example of literary sue
cess is where pig picks up n living from
his pen.
Gilpin observer., 1903-02-12

great leveler." Bicker-What boshi 1t
makes some of us go up and others go
down
Gilpin observer., 1903-02-12

NOT A FISH STORY.
Baxter's Bullhead cigar as as good Q 30
smoke as you can find.
Gilpin observer., 1903-02-12

What's the matter Mr.. Dumps?" THE
doctor says I'll die II don't diet"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-01
BREAD AND WATER
For Five Days for 80 Men
Of the Wabash.
One Jeered Officer and Others Refused
to Betray Comrade.
Officer Might Square Himself by Ask
ing Mems Release.

Boston, April 30.-Because of their re-
fusal to obey orders, 81 men from the
receiving ship Wabash, wCrc placed il
irons on board the prison ship Coutnery
at the navy yard, today, and will re-
main there five days under prison fare
of bread and water.
The trouble on board the receiving
ship Wabash YVES the most serious of
its kind at the yard for many years,
and the arrest of the four score of Of
tenders and their march to the South
cry under the escort of company of
marines with fixed bayo3ets caused a
decided sensation.
The trouble apparently grew out of a
little excursion which half a dozen OF
the men took in one of the cutters.
They received permission to use the
cutter, but when they returned they all
CAV the appearance of having landed at
some point in the harbor. Their con-
duct was such as to necessitate their
being placed under arrest and while
being conducted to the brig several OF
the men jeered one of the officers who
happened to slip on the spar deck.
Capt. Pigman ordered all the men
lined up on the gun deck and tried tc
find out the man who had jeered the
officer. The men not only refused, but
showed characterization, and they were
then placed under arrest and sent tC
the prison ship.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-01
RUN OVER BY HAY PRESS.
Thomas Gregg of North Vassalboro
Probably Fatally Injured.

North Nassalboro, Me-, April 30
Thomas Gregg was run over by
| a hay press near here, tonight,
and received injuries that will prob
ably result in his death. He had
been in Watervile during the day and
was on his way home when he over
took Hardy Stickney, with whom he
boarded, near the shoddy mill of Her
bert Pease. a friendly race was start
ed by the two men, both urging their
horses to their best speed. When near
the residence of Mrs. Maria Donahoe
they met a hay press going towards
the village and attempted to pass with
out sla ckening their speed Il great deal
The road is narrow at that point for
three teams going abreast and Mr.
Greggs wagon collided with the press,
throwing him out and under the wheels
which passed over him. 1t is estimated
that the press weighs three tons and
this great weight broke all of the
fallen mans ribs as it passed over him.
DR.. Mabry was summoned as quickly
as possible and made the injured man
as comfortable as he could but ex-
pressed the opinion that the injuries
would probably result fatally.
Mr.. Gregg is unmarried and was born
in Scotland. but spent the greater part
of his boyhood in Belfast, Ireland, and
has been in this country about 10 years
He is well known all through this Vi
entity as he made a business in trading
in farm produce and anything else
when he thought there was an oppor-
tunity to make a profit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-01
UNITED STATES COURT.
Alleged Murderer and Smugslers to Be
Tried at Portland.

Portland Me. April 30.-The grand jury
for the April term of the United states
circuit court which sat for day. two
weeks ago, and then adjourned until to-
day, came in. this morning. and was inn
mcdiatcly sent out to consider evidence.
During the morning, evidence i'll aliescd
smuggling cases was presented and ut
a clock in the afternoon. the sailors OF the
barlontine James II. llamlen. held at W.T."
neSScs at the county Jail, were nrouSit ~
the court room and their evidence "as
heard by the grand Jury.
At the previous sitting of the grand jury
there WAS diphtheria at the jail ana as
matter of preCaution the SaiioiS were .ip'
heard ut that time. This is the case OF inc
fatal shooting of Andrew Powcry. a col
ored seaman on the vessel, by Charles
Dyer the cook. Dyer was bound over &c
this term of court charged with murder,
by Commissioner Bradley at tn" tune o.
The defence at the time was justiiiahle
homicide: that powery had attempted the
life of the cook and as matter or 1aCt
had shot at him. The jury will report
sometime Friday :,
which time several important civil matters
Will be taken up. =.
In the United States district court petl-
tons in bankruptcy have been hied a ny
Clrran and Richardson. merchants of Old
Town and individual petitions by Harry
l.. Curran and Frank L. Richardson: Inc
individual petitions give CurranS hadn't
ties at $9l1 with assets at $50; and Rie en-
ards,on's liabilities at $3.50 and assets $50,
The firm liabilities are given at $ll2J. III.
Petitions were also filed by Gideon Pom
roy. a farmer of Burnham. with abilities
at S971 and assets at S96; Harry l.; Love
iov n Iaborer of Salem, with liabilities at
SiS9 and assets at S2,1; and George n.
Brown. a merchant of Portage Lake, with
liabilities at $685. and assets at $3.50,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-01
FOUR WOMEN RESCUED
From Burning House by Boston Fire
men and Policemen.

Boston. April 3o,-Four women We're res
cued from a perilous position by firemcn
and policemen, this afternoon, during the
progress of a fire in the brick block at Cli
Columbus avenue, the escape by ordina, y
methods having been cut off by the dense
smoke. The fire, which was in the lower
floor. occupied by Miss Emma Andrews
proved to he slight. but the smoke was
Sitting. Miss Andrews was overcome in
her kitchen and Policeman j. j. Crowley
who was unable to enter the house by tne
door, jumped through a window and
brought the woman into the fresh air,
Wnere she soon revived.
The cry then went up that a sick woma n
was on the third floor and n ladder was
hurriedly raised to the window Three
laddermen entered the building and found
Mrs Ellen Berry lying on her sick bed an.
able to move. She was gently taken down
the ladder, and then the rescuers went
to the second floor and brought out Mrs
Lizzie Lamont who was fainting and
frightened and took her down the ladder
to the sidewalk
On the fourth floor. screaming with
fright was Mrs. Blanche Carpenter, hang
ing ont of the window, the crowd below
shouting to her not to jump. The fire.
men went to her assistance and soon
brought her to the ground in safety.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-01
ITALIANS LIKE EDWARD.
Great Demonstration for England's
Ruler on Leaving Rome.

Rome, April 5O.-king Edward left
Rome, today, for Paris amid a trcmen-
dous farewell The streets were crowded
and windows and balconies were filled
with people. DetachmentS of troops Kept
back the crowds and permitted the pas
sage of the corteee, The (luirinal plaza
just previous to the Kings departure pre-
scented a scene of great animation owing
to the continuous movement of troops and
carriages. The King with great ceremony
babe farewell to Queen Helena, VINO was
hold AS King Edward and King Victor
Emmanuel left the Quirlnal pretty touch
was given to the spectacle by the PrincesS
Yolande. eldest daughter of the King and
Queen of Italy, who is about two years Old.
kissing her hand from window Of the
palace and calling out in English: Papa
papa goodbye! good-bye. The little
princess waved her handkerchief until the
two SoVercigns were out of sight
King Edward wore a British field mar.
shars uniform and King Victor Emmanuel
had on the uniform of an Italian general.
Their Majesties were most enthusiasticai-
ly cheerod
At the railroad station there was a large
gathering of distinguished personaees.
King Edward was especially cordial in his
reply to the greetings of Premier lamar
Rome thanking them for the reception &C
corded him by the people of Rome, which,
he said had been really magnificent. TO
the premier the King added that he hoped
the friendship of Great Britain and Italy
would ever increase.
King Edward shook hands most affably
with the royal princes. Just before the
train left King Edward embraced and
times, and as the British sovereign stepped
on board his car the King of Italy asked
to be remembered to Queen Alexandra. AS
the train slowly moved out of the station.
King Edward shook hands with King Vic
tor Emmanuel, who said 'au revoir" to
which King Edward replied: "A bientot."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-01
DOUBLE GOLDEN WEDDING
BY Brothers and Twin Sisters at East
Orrington, Saturday.

East Orrington, Me-, April 30.-A
double golden wedding anniversary of
twin sisters observed in the house in
which both husbands We're born was the
social event of the season in this little
village, last Saturday.
Col. and Mrs. Elisha A. Hincks rather
claimed the honors over Mr.. and Mrs.
William Henry Wheeler, as they have
been married the longer by about three
minutes.
Both couples were equally remember
ed with souvenirs of the day in the way
of gold pieces gold spoons, gOldhead-
ed canes, gold thimbes a check and Il
bank book.
1t was little more than so years ago
that Elisha A. Hincks, then q brawny,
typical Down East skipper and mate of
n smart West Indiaman sailing out of
Boston, slipped home while his vessel
was loading and asked Lucy Maria
Pinhorn eff it wasn't about time they
were getting spliced."
Lucy was expecting something of the
kind. and suggested that in about three
weeks would be about the proper time.
Elisha pooh-poohed at that and said that
he expected to be half way to Havana
by that time. SO Lucy compromised on a
week. and Elisha made preparations Tor
the ceremony.
Lucy Pinhorn had twin sister named
Eliza. 1t was a matter of general knowl-
edge about the neighborhood that William
Henry Wheeler was sparkling Eliza
The day of the wedding arrived. Elisha
aud Lucy, decked in their wedding tinery,
drove over to the parsons, and in a buggy
behind were Eliza and William Henry.
who had very kindly consented to stand
up with the bride and groom.
AT the parsonage Elisha produced his
papers and William Henry also handed
the parscn a document of some kind. Eli
sha wondered what it was, but other and
more important business just then de-
manded his attention
The good man with due solemnity pro-
nounccd the words which "spliced Elisha
and Lucy, and then, greatly to the sur
prise of Mr.. and Mrs Hincks, side stepped
anG went through the same performance
with William Henry and Eliza.
1t was joke on all the good people of
East Orrington, and the gossips were fair
ly outwitted for once. a couple had been
married when no one suspected that they
were going to be.
And so it happened that the "Pinhorn
girls" celebrated the 50th anniversary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-01
FREEDOM ACADEMY.
Program for Commencement Week,
May 1920.

Freedom, Me-, April 30.-(SpeciaD.-
The following program has been ar
ranged for commencement week at
Freedom Academy:
Sunday, May 17-10.30 A. NJ, bac-
calaureate sermon, Rev. Charles Lin
coin White president Colby College;
73O P NJ, vesper services, address by
Rev. H. l. Holt.
Monday, May 1920 P. M, base
ball game. Freedom Academy VS.. E. M.
S. N; 500 Z. NJ, Junior prize exhibit
ton.
Tuesday, May 1900 p. NJ, class
day exercises, music by Lotus Male
Quartet of Lewiston; 8 p. NJ, concert
Lotus quartet and Mr.. bennett, hui
morist.
Wednesday, May 2O-2.0o P. M, ball
game, Freedom Academy VS.. Castine
Normal School; graduating exercise,
class of '03, music by Halls orchestra;
address by George Emory Fellows,
president University of Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-01
NO VOLCANIC ERUPTION
But Huge Landslide Which Caused
Disaster at Frank.

Ottawa, Ont, April 30-Sir Wilfrid
Laurier received a telegram in the
House from William Pearce. who Is I'm
charge for the government at Frank,
N. w. r.. saying that there was no
volcanic eruption or explosion at Tur-
tie mountain, but huge landslide from
the top of the mountain 1000 feet, filing
up the river so that the water could not
be seen Tor one mile. The debris and
rock are piled up on the side farthest
from the town in fan shaped mass for
Il distance of three quarters of a mile.
so that at the extreme limit the slide
was about two miles in width The
water is running through the rocks and
there is no danger from floods. There
were SO killed. Only two of the men in
the mine died from suffocation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-01
80 INDICTMENTS
Found in Aroostook County
Against Alleged EviI-Doers.
MeIvine, Mars Hill, Charged With
Wife Murder, Will Plead Insanity.
Fires of All Kind in State, Ineendiary
and Otherwise.

Houlton, Me-, April 3O.-Among SO
indictments found by the grand jury,
was one against Charles f. Melvine,
who was charged with the murder of
his wife, Nellie S. Melvine, at Mars
Hill, April 2, 1903. Melvine when as
signed this afternoon, entered a plea
of not guilty, and announcement was
made by his counsel that the respond
ent's defence will be insanity. A re-
quest to have Melvine committed to the
State Insane Hospital at Augusta for
examination was granted. Melvine will
be taken to Augusta within day or
two.
The trial of those against whom in
dictments were returned will begin, to-
morrow. They are mostly for minor
offences.