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The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-01-16
ALL LEFT TO MRS. REED.
Will of the Late Ex-Speaker Gives
Fortune to His Wife.

The will OF the late Thomas B. Reed,
filed at New York, gives all his estate
to his widow, Mrs. Susan P. Reed, and
makes her sole executrix, bequest
to his father and mother having lapsed
by death. The value Of the estate is
not large, as fortunes are counted to-
day, being about 100000, but it was
only during the later years OF his life
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-01-16
Inevitable. Result.

Only depression. doubtand uncertain
ty can result from an effort 70 tinker
the tarif.-Asheville On. c. Register
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-01-16
HIGH IN HIS PROFESSION.
The Late John J. Dickey Mourned by
Telegraph Men Of America.

John ]. Dickey, who died at Omaha
last week, was one of the most capable
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-05
FulLER-HOLWAY CO., Distributors.
RETAIL PRICE: Barrel, s525: Half Iarel. $2.ss
24-Ib. Bag, 75c.

scale, and the chorus girl or walking
lady emulatcs to the best of her ability
and purse. If the chorus girl cannot
afferd to take an apartment, she Clubs
%ith two or three other girls, and talks
wisely of hangings and draperies and
near-armor and all sorts ofschina which
she picks up on bargain tables. just as
the wealthier members of. the profess
sion seek it in shops where antiques and
heirlooms are sold. She yearns for n
down comfortable, silver-back toilet
articles end lobster SET forY4Ier dln,tl-
utive china closet. She gives little din
sners, too, and talks scornfully of board
ing houses and hotels, and, by and by,
Through the mere Influence of much
stimulation of domesticity, she actually
becomes domestic in her tastes and
learns to resRAt other peoples prop
erty as well asner own. She does not
change the cofofs of her hair oftener
than once a season, she wears tailor
made gowns an the street instead of
cast-off stage fiBery, and when she goes
on the road for week stands she carries
with her enough photographs and small
articles to make her room homelike.
Another factor in the situation is the
number of parents who now give their.
consent and assistance avlaen their
daughters go on thesstagesfn the humble
capacity of chorus girls. Sometimes
the mother or ans older sister comes to !
New York with the girl and keeps alive
a certain conservative spirit and l1onie
ties that would die out were a girfs4
merely turned loose in a theatrical 8
boarding house. sAlfthese things have
worked together to improve the general
bearing of the rank and file when on
the road, and TO themsfs possibly due
the altered state of feeling on the part
Of the twentieth century boniface."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-05

church in this city, Wednesday after
noon.
There was a large attendance Of
friends and acquaintances and the SER
vice was notably Impressive and beau
tiful. Inc pastor of the church, Rev.
w. ID. Plummer, gave the opening eu-
logy. He referred to the deceased as a
man among men; man of greatness
and ennobling influences. and charac-
teristic righteousness, justice and
truthfulness. He was also great in his
kindly, unchanging personality, and in
what he was to Others. in private, So
cial, political or business life, he was
of princely character.
Rev. w. A. Newcomb D. D., of
Thomaston, a former pastor of the
church, gave a very tender tribute to
the memory of the deceased.
Rev. A. r. Crane. D. D.. of Hebron,
a former pastor of the church, and q
personal friend of Maj. Rowell during
40 years, spoke of the life of the de-
ceased as teeming with great and good
results; he was a man of noble in
stincts and of answering rectitude
from the beginning of his career, and
those with whom he came in contact
were influenced by his kindly words
and acts and greatly impressed by his
wonderful self-control, by his loyalty
to church, by his faithful performance
Of business duties and by the steadfast
hope and courage which he retained
even to the last
The relatives at the funeral included
Mr. and Mrs. George S. Rowell of Port
land, w. w. Rowell of Minneapolis,
and Rev. w. A. Newcomb Of Thomas
ton.
Beautiful flowers resting in the folds
of the Stars and Stripes, covered q
portion of the casket and suggested q
silent but impressive tribute of respect.
The Abnaki Quartet, composed of
Messrs. MacNichol, Purinton, Beck and
Lowell, rendered beautiful selections
which included Lead Kindly Light"
and abide With Me-
The pail bearers We're Stephen r.
Estes, John S. Hamilton, Charles II.
Dudley and Darius Nyc
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-05
CHOSE DEATH.
Suicide Of Bridegroom on His
Wedding Day.
Newspaper Man at Philadelphia Blows
Out His Brains
Rather Than Face Marriage with His
Latest Love.

Philadelphia, Nov. 4.-"Tell Lilly she
viii find my dead body in the bath room
and notify Worthington that he need
not eand = cab. as there will be no we'd
ding, tonight.
Having written the above on q piece
Of paper and placed it under the front
door of his newly furnished house, TO-
day VIM. Warren, aged 45 years, a
nawsnaper man Of Chester, went to the
bath room and blew out his brains with
a revolver Warren was TO have been
married to Miss Lillian Robertson Of
this city, tonight. A sealed note ad-
dressed to Miss Robertson was found on
Warren's body, but the coroner will not
make public its contents.
The reason for Warren taking his life
is not definitely known. He is said to
have n wife in England, which country
he left II years ago. After his arrival
in Chester he married a young woman,
who died about three years ago His
marriage to Miss Robertson, who is So
years of age was to have taken place
at her parents home on Baltimore ave-
nue..
Miss Robertson's brother went to
Chester. this afternoon, to accompany
Warren to this city, but shortly before
the time for the arrival at the home Of
the bride the message was delivered to
her that Warren had committed suicide
She was overcome with grief and very
few of the guests who began arriving
for the ceremony We're permitted to see
her. !.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-05
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

kid Goodman of Boston and Austin
Rice of New London. fought Il 15-round
draw at FAN River, Mass, "Wednesday
night, The advantage if any. was in ia.
Vor OF Goodman, who did most of the
leading.
IN the Bigelow Carpet Mills at Lowell,
Mass. operated by the Bgelow Co. drop.
pea dead at the mill gates while on his
way to work, Wednesday. Ticc was well
known in mill circles.
VIM. T. Meyers, arrested. Tuesday. at
BOSTON for repeating in Ward .. was SEN
fenced to four months in the house of cor
rection by Judge Bolster at the session of
tne municipal criminal court, Wednesday.
Meyers pleaded guilty but appealed the
sentence.
Two suits of the receiver of the South
LAWYERS National Bank against John ".
DicKlnson, note broker. We're called for
tflal In the United States circuit court at
Boston, Wednesday, before Judge Lowell
ana jury and the defendant defaulted.
Inc action was on a number of notes
Inc defendant was convicted some time
ago of aiding and abetting George NJ. Eos
ter, former cashier in the msapplication
OF funds of the bank.
The coroner's jury at Trenton, N. T..
Which investigated the accident at Wash
inStCn 8 Crossing, on the Belvidere divis-
ION OF the Pennsylvania Railroad, Oct Il.
winch resulted in the death of II men
and injuring 40 more, rendered it's verdict
Saums, fagman of the work train that
was crashed into, for not having gone
mack sufficient distance to properly warn
the second train. Conductor Conover of
second train, were both censured for not
having warned Engineer Reed of the sec
ond train that the first train would ston
at Washington's Crossing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-05

gave a BUSY appearance to the scene. a
fine entertainment was given by the
Fadett Women's Orchestra of Bos-
ton. under the direction of M. Genie
Messer, and series of unusually fine
moving pictures was also given. The pro
gram of the music given by the orchestra
was:
March-"Coronation," Krebschmar
Overture Morning, Noon and Night
Comet Solo-"The Star Polka Bag!ey
Miss Nettie Coburn.
Selection-"The Defender" Dennee
Duet for Cornet and Clarinet-"Would
That Ny Love-" Strauss
lntermezZo-"Hiaw atha," Moret
IntermisSion.
PolonaiSe-"Youth and Beauty,
Robinson
Ballet MuSic-'Naila," Debbea
Intermezzo-"Anna," Mabel Mckinley
Selection-'Sultan of Zulu" Wathall
Prince of Pilsen,' Strauss
Two Step-'Laughing Water" Hager
The booths and schemes We're well pat
ronized and did a good business during
the evening. Among the booths are the
DOH booth, the cooked food booth. the
orange tree booth where an article of
value and usefulness is secured with each
orange purchased. the paper booth where
stationery and almost every kind of pa
pcr articles can be secured, the variety
o, rulnmage booth, the professional palm
lists BOOTH the practical booth, the fancy
booth and, lastly, the ice cream booth
Besides these, Staples, Smith & Moody
of Augusta, have an exhibition of pianos
and musical goods; candy booth occu-
pies a prominent place on the floor and
one end of the hall and from this pictures
are sold and subscriptions to the Journal
and the Saturday Evening Post are taken.
This afternoon a free matinee will be
given in the hall. The entertainment, this
evening, will be by the same attractions
as on Wednesday evening, but with a
complete change of program.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-05

nerves and a clear head, therefore T
must refuse the wine cup"
Mrs. Beedes remarks at the conclu-
sion of the meeting gave a history of
the Dorothy Dix's work and what has
-Leen done to keep her memory sacred
by the nation. and states where she
devoted so much of her time and
strength in benevolent work, in the
building of insane asylums through
the country before the sos, and to her
work among the sick during the Civil
War, in Washington. There were as
visitors from East Winthrop. Mrs.
Wadsworth, superintendent of the SOL
diers and sailors work, Miss Alice
Choate. private secretary for Mrs. Bal
ley, and Mrs. Mason. Mr.. and Mrs.
Patrick Hayes of Chelsea, We're also
present.
There were three new members ad-
mitted to the union Mr.. King, John
Storer and John Stockwell of the Home
Mr.. Hanson made q very fattering re-
port as treasurer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-05
The I. c. 7. U. Meeting.

A profusion of flowers decorated the
desk of the president at the Tuesday
evening meeting of the r. c. T. u.
The meeting was promptly called to
order by the president and the program
of the business part of the meeting
carried through quickly in order to lis
ten to an address from Mrs. Helen
Coffin Beede of Pennington. Me. State
superintendent of prison, Jail and aims
house work. In her remarks she spoke
of the strength to be gained by being
strictly temperate, mentioning the
famous DR.. Lorenz of Austria, who
while he was visiting this country,
when offered wine, said: "In my pro-
fession as a surgeon I need strong
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-05
The Sex That Eatsgpickles.

always thought said a waiter,
that the stories about women being
such great pickle eaters were just jokes
told byspeople 1whoEthought they were
funny; but one Of my first experiences
as a waiter taught me in a very simple
manner that the stories We're true.
This was in a restaurant where we
lau many women customers, one side
or the restaurant being for men, and
the other side for women On the wo-
mems side we used to have to fill the
pickle jars that stood on the tables
every day, while the jars on the mems
SIDE had to be filled only once in two
days.
80 here. you see, the women regu-
lariy ate about twice as many pickles
as the men did; and I should say that
'hat IS about what they always do
York Sun.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-05

1t is we'll to remember that treat is
the bargain Weber Bros. will give
customers, next Saturday. If you buy
a pound of tea, on that day, you receive
free, a beautiful glass fruit dish, 8
inches in diameter, and six small glass
sauce dishes. If you do not buy any
thing else you can buy this pretty set
for only 10 cents. on Saturday Please
see the wonderful lamp display. now
ready at very special prices. one at Sc,
one at CSC. and $500. The $3.50 central
draft and all late improvements, will
surely surprise you. Also see the 10
piece decorated toilet set for 1919. What
has become of the firms profits on these
bargains?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-05

Little Miss Catherine Hickey, daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Michael Hickey,
met with quite serious accident while
playing in the street in front of her
home on North street Tuesday. She
was busily engaged with her playing
ard did not see c. E. Peacock's milk
wagon coming up the street. Mr.. Pea
cock was reading a newspaper and did
not notice the child in the street. The
girl was struck by the wheels of the
wagon and her face was also cut by
coming in contact with the hoofs of the
horse. She was picked up in an I'M
conscious condition and a doctor was
SUMMONED. She was as comfortable as
could be expected, Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-05

Funeral services of the late Miss
Lena Romano Young were held at the
Methodist church at 2 O'Clock. yesterday
afternoon. Rev. r. N. kewley, pastor
of the church. officiating. Many and
beautiful We're the floral tributes. for
she was q great favorite with both
young and old. Besides the members of
her uncles family in which she had re-
sided for a number of years, she leaves
a sister, Mrs Davenport, of Portland.
The Winthrop Market, owned by Jack
son & Towle, in which Miss Young was
employed as boCkkeeper for number
of years, was closed during the services.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-05
TWELVE INDICTMENTS
Follow the Recent Anarchist and So
ciaiistic Troubles at Barre, VT.

Montpelier. Vt. Nov. 4.-As a ccnse-
quence of the riot between Anarchists and
Socialists at Barre. Oct. last. Il true
bills We're reported against Italian paTtic-
ipants in the riot by the special grand
the affair. The principal Indictment found
is that against Alexander Garretto, who
is charged with the murder of Eli Corti.
The other indictments are for alleged Of
while at meeting of Socialists was in
progress at Barre and died on the fol-
lowing day. 1t is not expected that the
murder case will be taken up for trial
until the March term of the court.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-05

H. A. Gray with friend down river
enjoyed n days duck hunting at the
Bay. Monday. but was successful in Sc
curing only three birds. He reports the
birds unusually scarce and wild, and
also that the chance of hunting from
n float is considerably lessened
by the presence of hunters in naphtha
launches who can get to flock of birds
and scare them away before getting in
range and that on account of this the
birds are wild and more difficult to
hunt successfully.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-05

"Farnhams Saw Palmetto Buchu,
Queen OF the Meadow. lithia tablets"
What's in name? Well, there are SO
letters in this combination name
to be seen in the ad of Beane's Corner
Drug Store and if you are a sufferer
from some of the numerous kidney dis
eases and call for "Farnham's Kidney
Cure" no doubt you will better under
stand the curative qualities expressed
in each of the component parts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-05
RATHER SMALL DIVIDEND
For the Creditors of z. M. Tucker G.
Co. Of Boston.

Boston. Nov. A plan has been pre-
pared for the liquidation of the assets Of
+. NJ. Tucker & Co.. bankers and brokers
of this city, by a group of the largest
creditors of the firm, and having beer
agreed to by a majority OF the creditors
has been filed in court.
The plan provides that five trustees
who are selected because they own or rep
resent the five largest claims, shall take
over the property in the hands of tho
trustees in bankruptcy when the compost
ton offer is confirmed. Dividends will be
distributed to creditors as rapidly as liQui-
datior proceeds, beginning with cash
dividend of five cents on the dollar which
will absorb practically all the trustee has
on hand III cash after deducting his fees
and expenses.
Creditors are encouraged to believe that
very satisfactory results will be shown
when the assets are liquidated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-05

Journal stated that City Clerk c. O.
Wadsworth was at his office, Tuesday
but was yet unable to do any writing
as his wrist, which was broken several
years ago was not yet sufficiently
strong to allow it. The first part of the
item was all right. but the wrist was
broken several weeks ago, instead of
several years, and is now readily i'm
proving
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-05

The remains of the late Mrs. Minnie
D. Cummings We're brought to this city,
Wednesday, from Brockton, Mass, and
taken to Randolph, where the intermant
was made in Maple Grove cemetery.
Mrs. Cummings was the daughter Of the
late John c. Dow of Randolph, and the
wife of Harrison Cummings. Her age
was % years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-05

the Coliseum is center of attraction.
This firm manifest their enterprise on
all such occasions thereby making
themselves very popular and paving the
way for many sales of a Ludwig, Har-
ward. Jacob Bros. or Singer piano, all of
which are represented in this grand ex-
hibit. Also the celebrated Mason g.
Hamlen organ is included in the dis
NAV.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-05
THE SUPPLIES ARRIVE.
If Midway islanders Are Alive, They
Now Have Plenty.

Washington, Nov. 4.-The acting secrc-
tary of the navy has received cable
message announcing the arrival of the
cruiser Iroquois at Midway island.
Wednesday, with provisions for the crew
OF the cable station and for the survivors
Of the supply ship which was wrecked on
that island, No details of the situation
are given in the dispatch.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-05
NEW POLITICAL PARTY
Will Advocate New found!and Joining
Drives With Canada.

St. Johns, n. T.. Nov. A sensation
has been created here by the formation by
former Premier Sir VIM. Whitcway and
son of political party which will appeal
70 the country next year. on policy hav-
ing in view union with Canada The new
party will also oppose the present Bond
ministry and the regular opposition led
by Alfred MCrine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-05

Quite an explosion occurred, yester-
day, at Jones' grocery store. A lighted
lantern was sitting near an open can of
gasoline, when the latter exploded. The
fire was put out by an automatic fire
eXtinguisher, which Mr. Jones owns,
and probably prevented a conflagratiOn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-05

/ If you have weak lungs you have reason to
fear pneumonia, and should keep at hand bot
tie of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. It
counteracts any tendency of cold or attack of
the grip to result in pneumonia, and is pleasant
and safe to take. 1t always cures, and cures
quickly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-05

An attraction to come to the Opera
house in the near future is +. r. Rob-
erson, the lecturer Mr.. Robertson has
always been very popular with Togus
audiences and never fails to entertain
them. This time his lecture which will
be profusely illustrated as usual, will
be upon some of his rambles through
Europe. He will be here, next Satur-
day evening
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-05

I Summer street. from the Oakland
Manufacturing Cos. shop to the corner
OF Winter street, is receiving a cover
ing of gravel and rock and it's condi-
ton can but be greatly improved as
that part of the street has been in an
unusually bad condition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-05

evening, and the Second rank will be
conferred on several candidates. The
boom in membership of this lodge and
the amount of work to be done necessi-
tates the calling of these special meet
ings occasionally.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-05

A consignment of machinery for Gid
len Bros, was received, at the Maine
Central depot, yesterday. This firm has
sold machine which was only slight
ly injured in the late fire, and will ship
it to Woolwich.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-05
Sincere Criticism.

ne Leon, l have only one fault to
ma with your great temperance paint
ing"
whats that?"
your trying to paint your toper's
nose in water colors."
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Heath Relief Corps Fair.

Heath Relief Corps fair scored another
success on its second night. and
a good, big audience was present and full
ly enjoyed the evening. The hall was
again seen in it's brightness of decorations
and booths and the crowd on the floor
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-05

Mrs. ]. S. Hamilton, Mrs. A. B.
Hutchinson and Miss Edith Kelso were
in attendance to the meeting of the X.
of T. Sisterhood at Waterville, Wednes-
day evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-05

THE remains of the late Mrs Delphina
Briggs were taken to Auburn, Wednes-
day. for interment. Prayers We're said
at the house before the body was re-
moved.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-05

Hugh Muldoon Of Providence. r. L.,
late H Co., 9th Penn. Inf, II Co., 18th
r. I. Inf, and United States Navy, re-
ported for admission, Wednesday, and
has been assigned to quarters in o Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-05

ne trains de luxe" which now COW
ei the distance from Moscow to the Pa
enc IN sixteen days, and which rival
IN luxury any in the United States each
carry physician and an inspector who
speaks half a dozen languages.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-05

Mrs Hatton and daughters. Misses
Agnes and Mary, who have been visit
ing Mrs. Hatton's sister, Mrs. Redmond
Roche, returned, Wednesday, to their
home in Virginia City.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-05

Byron Avery will leave, today, for
Prospect Ferry, after passing the sum-
mer in this city, having been employed
by the Hallowell Granite Works.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-05

A special meeting of the mayor and
board of aldermen will be held, Monday
evening" to give attention to important
matters of sewer assessment
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-05

The Misses Cooper Of Randolph. have
taken rooms at Mrs. Calden's on School
street in this city, and will pass the
winter there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-05

The High School Tennis Club and in
vited friends to the number of 25, in
Guiding Prin. and Mrs. Parker, enjoyed
a ride to Pinkham's and Manchester,
last evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-05

The schooner Oaks Ames has been
lowed to South Gardiner for a cargo of
lumber, after discharging a cargo of
coal for Hamilton G. Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-05

Charlie Choate was painfully cut
about his head, yesterday, by the fall
ing of an outside window which was
being lifted into place.