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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-19
IN THE HOUSE.
Conference on Army Bill Rejected Be.
cause of Certain Provisions.

Washington, Feb. 1S.-The House today
by a majority of two to one, rejected the
conference report on the army appropria-
ton bill. because OF its provision for the
retirement of Civil war officers at an adj
vancel grade and permitting officers to
deposit money with the government at 3
per cent. interest.
The House emphatieally voted against
both propositions and sent the bill back
to conference. The proceedings were ell
livened by sharp personal clash between
Hull Of Iowa. and Slayden Of Texas. The
remainder of the day was devoted to the
naval bill. Slow progress was made, only
20 pages being covered.
When the House met, Hull Iowa,
called up the conference report upon
the army appropriation bill.
Hay. Va, one of the conferees, siren
uously opposed the adoption of the re-
port because of the provision for re-
tirement of army officers who served in
the Civil War With an additional grade
and the provisions permitting army Of
iiecers to deposit their money with the
government such deposits to draw 3
per cent. interest. Mr.. Hay expressed
the opinion that the latter provision
would establish a dangerous precedent.
that IL would lead to the granting of
the same privilege to naval officers and
might be extended to civil employees Of
the gcvernmnt.
Slayden, Tex, charged Hull with bad
faith i'll not giving the House chance
for direct vote on the deposit
amendment. He said Hull had PROM
ised such a vote.
Il desire to say" interposed Hull
that the statement is no true.
The gentleman's courtesy" retorted
Slayden, lis equal to his veracity. 1t is
a cheap form of debate which permits,
the gentleman to indulge in the express
sion he has used and only the fact that
am at the bar of the House restraints
me from replying to his blackguardism
as it deserves
Mann. ILL.,, undertook to rebuke
Slayden. He said he was surprised
that Slayden should use an expression
far worse than that employed by
Hull.
The gentleman's idea. of good man.
ners does not especially commend itself
to me" replied Slayden, who proceed
ed to say that only very strong provo
cation had induced him to say what he
mad. He then quoted from the record
Continued on page 80
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-19
TENANTS WILL SUFFER
Unless Chicago Landlords Accede to
Janitors' Demands.

Chicago. Feb. 1S.-Thousands of Chi
cago tenants will face suffering from
cold and other Inconvenience if the
landlords do not sign the agreement
and wage scale of the Flat Janitors
Union by Saturday. A vote is now be-
ing taken i'll the union relative to q
general strike, Saturday. in every fiat
and apartment building in the city
where the owners have refused the
union terms.
The vote is being taken by postal
card and the answers are pouring in
TO the hands of VIM. Feather, the
union president, indicating that a large
majority is in favor of walking out.
There are 1900 janitors i'm the union.
but only those in buildings controlled
by men who have refused to sign the
union agreement will strike.
If the strike shall be declared. Satur-
day, the coal supply, grocer deliver
les and all other necessities that unions
can control will be cut off.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-19
HEAPS OF COAL.
About 10000 Tons in the
Harbor at Portland.
Lack of Distribution to Points Where
1t Is Sadly Needed
Will Continue to Keep the Price Up in
the Air.

Portland, Me-, Feb. 1S.-According to
a statement by a member of one of the
largest Portland coal firms there are
10000 tons of coal in this harbor wait
ing to be discharged. This is the great
est amount ever in this port at one
time. In speaking of the situation the
gentleman said: Never in her history
has Portland had so much coal in her
harbor at one time. 1t has become now
not q question of being unable to get
coal and supply the demand. but a
question of what to do with the coal
now on hand. We have no less than
eight steamers waiting to be dis
charged beside the large sailing yes
sells He said there was a shortage of
ears on the Maine Central. Boston &
Maine and Grand Trunk Railroads,
which delays the shipments through
the State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-19
KNIGHTS OF HONOR
Hold Annual Grand Lodge Session at
LeWston-Order Is Prosperous.

Lewiston, Me-, Feb 1S-The Goth annua
meeting of the Grand Lodge. Knights OF
Honor, State of Maine, was held in Ode
Fellows hall, Lewiston, this evening
There was a full representation OF The
lodges. Officers for the ensuing yeal
were elected as follows:
Past grand dictator. John A. Kari
Rocliland; grand dictator, Il. q. Clark
Waldoboro; grand vice dictator. Il. Il
Eastman, Portland grand assistant die
tator, George II. Weeks, Damariscotta
grand reporter. A. w. Glidden, New Gloli
cester; grand treasurer, c. S. Crockett
Rockland; grand chaplain, j. NJ Small
Portland; grand guide. A. G. Kopeland
Thomaston; grand guardian, L. S. Brown
Waldoboro; grand sentinel, c. r. Goss
Lewiston; grand trustee for three years
A. +. Chase. Portland; grand trustee foi
two years, f. L. Day, Lewiston; Crane
trustee for one year, c. IL. Stevens, Port
land
'fhe order at large is in a very prosper.
Gus condition financially. The next an.
nual meeting will be held the thirf
Wednesday in February, 1904, with Unior
Lodge Damariscotta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-19
HELD FOR GRAND JURY.
Geo. Rice Bound Over-Creamer in a
Serious Condition.

Damariscotta. Me-, Feb. 1s.-George
Rice Of South Bristol, when arraigned
before Judge E. S. Webster, today,
charged with aggravated assault upon
Frederick Creamer, waived hearing.
Probable cause was found and he was
held for the April term of court in
$1,000.
Rice was arrested by Deputy Sheriff
Charles D. Meserve upon complaint of
Creamer's father. The victim of the
assault has since been in a semi-con-
scious condition and fears are enter
tanned for his recovery. His skull was
fractured, several ribs broken and
other internal injuries sustained.
1t was alleged that Creamer was
making objectional calls at Rice's
house and the latter threw him over a
railing down Il steep bank and jumped
on him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-19
A cORKER
But Not Much Of a Pastor.

There was an old clergyman in Cen
trail New York state some years ago
who was a very powerful speaker but
whose private life was by no means
exemplary Some of the more out
spoken of his parishioners were in the
habit of demonstrating with him regu-
larly about this and his reply in varia-
bly, was Don't do as | do, do as | tell
you to do
1t is so with great many physicians.
There are hundreds of medical men
who fully understand the folly Of
drinking coffee and tea, who tell their
patients not to drink either. yet who
use one or the other themselves But
sometimes it knocks even the doctor
out and he has to Quit Old King Coffee
A physician of Wasoja, Mimi. says:
Il was liberal user of coffee from my
youth and my health broke down While
at college in 1880, at % years of age,
but / continued to use coffee until 1893
although | was nervous and suffered
constantly from a condition known as
diabetes insipiduS, condition that is
well-knoyn to be due to nervousness.
My weight was below par and no diet
or teric medicines We're sufficient to
restore my vitality and strength.
in 1898 became suspicious of coffee
and / broke off the habit by taking up
Postum. Since that time my nerves
have become strong and well and my
weight has increased about 80 pounds.
Well boiled it is delicious, healthfuI
drink. heavy with strength and muscle
making qualities" Name furnished by
Postum Co.. Battle Creek, Mich.
Even If your physician does drink
coffee. you had better do as ne tells
YOU to do. Give Postum a trial. That's
the easy way to shake off coffee and
get we'll and keep well.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-19
kDMORAL WILDE'S REMAINS
Received at kennebunk and Placed il
a Receiving Tomb.

Kennebunk, Me-, Feb. 1S.-The re-
mains of the late Rear Admiral Frank
Wildes was brought here, late today
from Boston and taken without cere-
mony to a receiving tomb In the
spring it will be buried in the Robert
Smith family lot. The funeral party
consisted of the widow and daughter
Mr.. Smith of New York; Mr.. and Mrs
F. V. Carney of Portland: and Miss
Isadore Smith of Kennebunk. The
relatives did not remain here over
night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-19
TWO LIVES LOST
BY Burning Of a Dwelling
House at New Bedford.
One and Two-Year-0Id Children Left
Alone by Parents.
When Firemen Arrived Little Ones Had
Been Smothered.

New Bedford Mass, Feb. 1S.-Two
young children lost their lives in afire
which broke out in the dwelling house
of Eastman Rocha, this afternoon. Mr.
Rocha and his wife went away leaving
the little ones, who were aged one and
thre years. in the house. Fire start
ed from some cause unknown. the
flames bursting through the roof of
the porch. adjoining the dwelling. The
house was filled With smoke and when
the firemen arrived the children were
found SmOthered
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-19
AUBURN AND LEWISTON
Republicans Renominate w. B. Shelton
and e. G. Eveleth for Mayor.

lewiston. Me-, Feb. 1S.--At the Re-
publican cauctises held in Lewiston and
Auburn, this evening, w. B. Shelton
and Mayor f. G. Eveleth respectively
We're rea,cminated candidates for
lemayor, with no opposition. 1riit
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-19
Wednesday Morning Was Chilly.

That Wednesday morning was one
of the coolest of the season is shown
by some of the following reports: Mon
mouth, 20 degrees below; Bingham, 2S
East Sumner, IS: Pennington, 90:
Rangeley, 2s: Kingfleld, %. Bigelow,
80; Sidney %: Reddington, IS: Water
vile, "a Gardiner, "a Skowhegan, 80
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-19
The Oregon Senatorship,

Salem. Ore. Feb. 1S.-Ex- Gov Greer
gained two votes, today, in the ballot
for United States senator. The ballot
resulted as follows: Fulton, 3d. Greer,
y: Wood, Dem, 16; Williams 5
Scattering, 5: Absent 5.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-19
FAIR AND COLD.

Washington, Feb. 1S.-Forecast for
Thursday and Friday: New England,
fair and continued cold, Thursday;
brisk to high west to northwest winds;
Friday, fair, not quite so cold
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-19
Polo Games.
At Worcester-worcester. u: lowell.

Contraction of rails. due to the in
tense cold, is believed to have caused
the destruction OF q special freight
train going south on the northwestern
road near Kewaskum, Wis. Wedncs-
day. The fireman was killed and the
engineer and brakeman were probably
fatally injured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-19
Ellsworth Republican Nomination.

Ellsworth. Me-. Feb. 1S.-Dr. A c.
Hagherthy has been nominated by the
Republicans for mayor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-19
Westbrook Republican Nomination.

Westbrook, Me-, Feb. 1S.-The Re-
publicans of Westbrook. tonight, re-
nominated Hon. Joseph L. Warren for
mayOr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-19
Boston Forecast,

Boston, Feb. 1S.-Forecast for Boston
and vicinity: Fair, Thursday and Fri
day; somewhat warmer, Friday; fresh
to brisk westerly winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-19

The time from 4.30 O'Clock until Z
was very pleasantly passed by the vet
erans. The hotel offices were crowded
and the headquarters of the 3. III.
Beale Post accommodated its quota
Continued on page 50
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1903-10-17
Gift for Massachusetts, Town.

+ iOLl Lie NC" I DIX times:
The intention, of Frank T. Holder of
Y.onkers, NY, to give to the: Clinton
Historical society of Clinton, Mass,
land to erect a. suitable. building for a
natural history museum and for art
and historical collections is just an
nounced. -. ga.
Mr. Holder has secured an. option
upon the Dr. George M. Burdett: es-
tate. on Church Street, for $4,000, and
will take over the property as soon as
the papers can be made .olt. The es-
tate is near: the Scenter fof the town,
and abuts the land Of the free public
library = ,,tt:' =: ~> Z. r.:
':'tOn the front of: the lot there. will be
erected a brick building <withS& stone
trimmings; OF colonial architecture and
Of size approximattng; that of the
library j.. building Mr.. Holder will!
maintain the building; during his life,
and at his. death will: leave All amount
sufficient to properly careafor itss per-
petual maintenance. One Of the rooms
is TO be: set aside for the collection OF
sculpture and paintings which he:has at
his Yonkers home: =: - :" *''> s-...>'4s=
l. He proposes: that: the building shall
be a memorial to his parents, David
and Ruth Holder. ;SMr. Holder is a ma
tive of Clir1ton. IS =: =:
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1903-10-17
PIG IRON SHUTDOWN
CLOSES. COKE OVENS
Conditions Throw Many Men Out Of
Work-WiiI Continue Three
Mathis:

CONNELLSVILLE, Pa. Oct. S.-The
settled policy of the furnace men to
bank the furnaces, one-third Of the
time for the next: three months indi-
Gates that the sclosing down of coke
ovens will be continued each week I'M
til .'one-t third the coke ovens of the
Connellsville region arc placed on the
idle list. OF the 22,513- ovens in the
Connellsvil1e region proper, 3,s40 are
now idle. :.
In the ratio Of restriction among the
furnaces. thissnumber may be increased
to 5000 or 1000 ovens by the time the
last quarter of the year is half out.
The S,S40 idle ovens mean almost that
number of coke workers and miners
out Of work. 49,. - -"
A, number Of the men -. are being
transferred to other plants, and a good
many are going. to the Tug River coke
fields in West Virginia, where steady
work is Offered z, :>>x =.
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H. 80
LABOR CAPTAINS }! !! { IRE !.
DESTROYS Of PEACE
DRAFTING OF CONSTITUTION, AND
BYLAWS TO BE TAKEN UP.
Chiefs Meet to Push Arbitration in the
Building Trades--Seven: Hundred
Thousand Men Represented Mt Ses-
sion at Indianapolis.

INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. s.-Leadilg
representatives of the national and in
ternational organizations of building
and repairing trades met this afternoon
in conference for the purpose Of bring
ing their international organizations
into federation having for it's object
arbitration, and adjustment Of building
trade affairs.
Labor, Captains Present. -.
Among those attending are r. Fl.
Clardy, secretary and treasurer Of the
Painters, Decorators and Paper Hang
ers. association; j. M. Hannah, grand
trustee Of the International Union of
Steamfitters; j. M. Robbins, president
Of the International Union of Brick
layers and Masons: J. r. Cavanaugh
and w. A. O'Keefe, president and Sec
retary-treasurer of the Operative Plas-
terers' International association; Frank
Buchanan, president Of the Bridge and
Structural Iron. Workers international
union; Herman Lillien, president of the
International Hodcarriers and Build
ing Laborers' union; James M. Duffy.
secretary and Thomas Locke, treasurer
Of the Brotherhood Of Carpenters and
Joiners, and John Toney and J. B.
French Of the Electrical workers.
They represent 100000 workmen
Will Elect Officers.
After Sitting the various plans for
federation down to a basis acceptable
to all, the drafting of constitution and
bylaws will be taken up. This con-
stitution will probably be referred 20
the different unions for ratification, but
it is likely that permanent officers will
be elected at this conference. Frank
Buchanan and J. Gubbins are NEIL
toned as probable perman ent president
It is likely T. Carrick will be elected
permanent secretary.
There is a very general disposition
among all the delegates to provide the
new International federation with
functions to work in perfect harmony
with the American Federation Of Labor
and other national declarations in which
different organizations of the trades
are represented. All propose to re-
main in their present federated ALI
ances and to pay their federation pei
capita.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1903-10-17
DONATE HONEY q y q h a )
Plumber. afveS o. 81 5 3 Waxe.:::to
- NIinnenpolis III en-. .,ss7s M

Plumbers Gfveas Orr $Da5'sssyVnxes:s.to
~ minneapolis MAI en-. ,s.,. :+s.~.
:. At: a meeting. Of s.the Pub Union
held In Kalamazoo hal last Friday i:
resolution WAS adopted uby Which'*the
secretary. Of the organization IS author
lied to call forsan assessment: equal to
one. days wages from each member uf
the union for: the. aid Of the striking
mill men in MfnneapGolIs. An advance
payment on the assessment, amounting
to s25, was forwarded TO Minneapolis
last night. The total assessment will
amount to- something like $145.
The action. OF the plumbers is in re-
Spouse to an, appeal made to them al
last evenings 1neetingS by. James E.
Larkin, member OF, the executive board
of the international union Of -four and
cereal mill employees who has been
in the city SINCE Monday. MIR. Larkin
has addressed nine local bodies. here
and tonight will >,:ap1sar before the
meeting of the Trades and Labor as
sembly: to- appeal to that; organization.
Secretary McEWen OF the :State1 Fed
GRAFTON of Labor stated last night that
various unions. .overs tiea state have
contributed 5000, and it is expected
that 100000 viii BE the full amount Sc
cured. The call by the executive board
of the state federation was issued but
four days ago and those interested: feel
satisfied that the 100000 mark will be
reached within a very short time.
Duluth unions cAre expected to con-
tribute $4,000 of, the total amount asked
and the general opinion is that this
sum will be furnished and more il
necessary.
The appeal issued by the state FEEDER
alton gives many facts regarding the
Minneapolis labor trouble. It SAYS
that the members of: the executive
board feels confident the: men will viii
and that they will receive. the mora
and financial assistance Of the unlo1
men Of the state. 49,,
The call closes with a request thai
each organization, contribute Literally
toward the relief fund: and that in addi
! ton every member be-. requested to do
| nate one days pay.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1903-10-17
:BA An ! CONCERT. SEASON !: !
:. !. r =. '::AAs4 NOW Opened
EDWARD J. BURRELL, BARITONE,
MAKES GREAT HIT.
Lanners' Organization. Gives Excellent
Program mt the Metropolitan
EVERY Sent in|. the House Sold and
Many. Compelled to. Stand.


The Metropolitan opera house, where
the first Of the winter series OF Lam
ners' band concerts was held Sunday,
Every part Of the house was packed
and many were compelled to stand.
The concert was exceptionally good.
The program was we'll and carefully
selected and not only were the orches
trail numbers excellent but the special
ties were first class. Every speciality
seemed to strike the: audience right and
encore after encore was showered upon
the singers. -
Edward J. Burrell, really wonderful
baritone, was distinct hit and Ed
ward and Della Reed, Partisan street
singers, won ample reward in the way
Of encores for their: performance. Ar
thur: Gale, eccentric vocalist, proved
another favorite. = . .
AS to the. orchestra part of the pro-
gram; it may be said that the band has
vestly improved under the direction OF
Professor Otto Muhlbaur since last win
:ters series and there can scarcely be
found in the west better concert Or.
ganization. Every number was EN-
cored but the hits proved to be "A
Trombone Sneeze," a characteristic
piece entitled IA Day in the Cotton:
field" and Vivian Grey's intermezzo
entitled "Anona." The composer Of the
latter piece is niece Of the late Pres.
ident Mckinley, and shows true merit
| in her work.
The band music was, as has beer
said, excellent. The band. has. beer
carefully trained under Professor Muhl
baur and shows the effect. of his very
excellent tuition. Professor Muhlbaul
is we'll known at the head Of the lake!
as musician and musical director
His experience in concert and theatrical
| music work has been in both the ole
and new world and extends over {
| quarter of a century. He looks thu
| ideal director and musician as HI
leads his band and seems to force GU
| the best of music
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1903-10-17
Peace is Aim of This Union.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Oct. AT
he meeting of national officers of the
building trades national and interna-
ti0nal organizations. today a general
,lan. for the creation of what will be
i1nown as the Structural Building
Trades. Alliance of America was agreed
upon. ,. . ;. Co.,.
1T is estimated that one million men
.1lWbe are ;Inenb ers 81; the bnilding trades:
mi IA freccted he
bat fofm 81 81 Incl ies \ hich
preamble Of the skeleton draft Of the
constitution agreed upon sets forth the
following objects of the organizations:
-. Objects Aimed at.
1.-The establishment of local and in
ternational boards Of arbitration to set
tie, disputes as they arise without re-
sorting to Strikes.
2-When necessary, to give interna-
tional sympathy and support to all
trades affiliated, where local boards
fail in their efforts to adjust differ
ences. :.
3-To safeguard, protect and watch
over the interests of members of the
organizations affiliated.
/, ITO protect the autonomy OF the
several trades represented.
5-To keep agreements with employ
:ers inviolable.
ITO avoid and discourage strikes,
and If possible to prevent international
strife and friction in the building trades
industry.
To oppose the formation of dual
and rival bodies; demand their COM
plete annihilation and assist only such
unions as are affiliated with the ma
tio1al or international organizations
adhering to this declaration of prin-
ciples.
S--To establish and maintain friendly
relations with organized, recognized
central bodies and to, emphasize the
necessity for a centralizat ton of organ
lied wage "earners.
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