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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-05
DIDN'T THINK.
South Portland Boy Victim Of
the Accident.
Dies from the Effect Of a Gunshot
Wound Given in Fun.
Boys Were Out Hunting Together
Two Others Wounded.

Portland, Me-, Aug. 4.-James Kin
cade. aged IS years, lost his life, and
two boys, named Arey and Brewster
were seriously wounded in an accident
al shooting at South Portland, today.
They received charge of buckshot
from a gun in the hands of Thomas l..
Pagan.
The four boys met near the farm on
which the kincade boy was employed
and after conversing a few minutes,
Pagan started off across the field. He
had taken but few steps when Kin
cade in a joking manner seized the
Tommy, have a shot with your old
gun
Acting on an inexplainable impulse
Pagan laughingly replied. "All right,
and raised the gun to his shoulder.
Unconsciously he pressed the trigger,
never for an instant thinking that the
weapon was cooked until there came
a heavy report. He was but few
feet from the three boys. Kincade had
turned so that he received nearly the
full force of the charge in his back.
The three We're removed to the hos
pital and Kincade died within an hour.
The Brewster boy was wounded in the
side and was thought to be more seri-
ously injured than the Arey boy, whose
face and arm received several of the
shot.
Kincade came here three months ago
from st. John, N. B.
The Pagan boy was Frustrated with
grief at the effect of his mistake on
his friends. He graduated from the
South Portland High school in June,
and is popular with al the young peo-
pie.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-05
THE THIRD VICTIM.
Mrs. e. o. Hooper Dies from Injuries
at Old Orchard Fire.

Old Orchard, Me, Aug. AIRS. E. d.
Hooper of Paris. Me-, aged so years. who
was overcome by smoke in the fire which
DESTROYED the Sea View House, last week,
died today. She was the third to lose
her life because of the fire. Mrs. Hooper
was sleeping in the third story when the
alarm of fire was sounded. She reached
the second floor when she was overcome
by the smoke and fell orto sofa, where
she was found later by the tiremen. She
was removed to a cottage and did not
survive the shock and effects of the
smoke The husband and one son sur
viz her
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-05
DIED IN FEW MINUTES.
An Ellsworth Man Fatally Injured
Tuesday, While Haying.

Ellsworth, Me-, Aug. 4.-Henry Fox,
aged 10, while moving with a pair of
horses at Wyman Park, late today, fell
or was thrown from his seat directly
in front of the knife and died within
a few minutes of injuries received.
Death apparently was caused by a fin
ger bar of the machine penetrating
back of the ear to his brain. Mr.. Fox
was prosperous farmer and highly
respected citizen. A widow and one son
survive him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-05
SUICIDE At AUBURN.
William Ray,4ProbabIy Insane, Ended
His Life, Tuesday.

Auburn, Me-. Aug. 4.-William Ray
of this city. committed suicide by
shooting and hanging, at about noon
today. The body was found in the
afternoon. Mr.. Ray was So years old.
A widow, one son and a daughter sur
vive him. The cause for the deed is
supposed to be insanity
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-05
BAR HARBOR IN IGNORANCE
Of Movements of Hostile Fleet-De
fensive Fleet Will Leave, Today.

Bar Harbor. Me-. Aug. As far as
known. the hostile fleet which sailed,
yesterday morning, to reach certain lat
itude and longitude before the defensive
squadron leaves here has not been sighted
and reported. The battleships, cruisers,
torpedo boat destroyers. training ships
and dispatch boats which will leave, to-
morrow. for the protection of the New
England coast from the anticipated at
tack" were put in readiness, today. for
their early departure.
The town is deserted. tonight. all the
sailors being aboard the fleet, as orders
have been issued by Rear Admiral Barker
for the defence squadron to be ready to
sail at midnight. 1t is expected that the
ships will go out before morning to COM
mence the defence of the New England
coast from Eastport to Gloucester, Ad-
mral Bankers defence squadron consists
of the first-class battleshps Kearsarge,
illinois and Alabama. the cruisers Olym-
pia and Baltimore and about " smaller
vessels.
The flercest of ali animals are the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-05
LEFT LUNG PERFORATED.
Serious Accident to Ex-Sheriff Benz. 3.
Hill at Auburn.

Auburn Me-, Aug. 4.-Ex-Sheriff Benz
3. Hill while working in his barn, early
this afternoon. was accidentally hit BY a
pitchfork. one of the tines having pene-
trated his left lung. MIR. Hill has been
sheriff two terms and a member of the
Maine Legislature He was also a ma ior
in the army.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-05
SPANISH WAR VETERANS
OF Maine Are Holding Annual Corps
Assembly at Auburn.

Lewiston, Me. Aug. 4.-The annual
Corps Assembly of Maine Spanish war
veterans began in the armory at this
Mace this afternoon. In the evening. a
camp fire was held in Knox Post hall
Delegates are present from Portland, Au-
gusta, Norway. Biddeford and other
Maine cities
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-05
PROBABLY RAIN.

Washington, Aug. 4.-Forecast for
Wednesday and Thursday: New Eng
land, rain, Wednesday, except fair in
north and eastern Maine; fresh to brisk
east to north winds: Thursday, fair
and warmer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-05
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

The oath and 18th Maine Regimental
Association will hold its annual re-
union at Boothbay Harbor, Sept. Is.
w. S. Voter of Richmond, is president
of the association, and Edwin Totman
of Richmond, secretary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-05
Formerly Lived in Winslow.

Worcester, Mass, Aug. 4.-Jas. A.
Norcross. senior member of the firm of
Norcross Bros, died, today. He was
born in Winslow. Me-, in 1881.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-05
Boston Forecast.

Boston, Aug. 4.-Forecast for Bos-
ton and vicinity: Wednesday, general
ly cloudy with occasional light show
ers, light easterly winds; Thursday,
partly cloudy, slightly warmer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-05
Uncle Sam's Daily Business.

Washington, Aug. 4.-Government
receipts: From internal revenue, s313,-
Ill; customs, s9S6,133; miscellaneous,
$121,00 expenditures, $1,310,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-05
SHIRT SALE.

SHIRT SALE.
We have marked all our $1.25 and
$1.00 down to 79c.
$3.50 Shirts down to $1.15.
$500 Shirts down to $1.38
They won't last long at these prices.
II. G. BARKER CO.
Cash Hatters and Furnishers.
Opp. Hotel North, Augusta.
218 Water St, Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-05

Rome, Aug. 4.-Cardinal Sarto was,
this morning elected Pope and as
sumed the title of Plus X.
The new Pope appeared in St Peters,
where, amidst tremendous excitement,
he pronounced his first Papal benedic-
tion.
Many thousands witnessed the his
toric scene and signified their approval
of the choice Of the cardinals by the
tumultuous cheering.
The usual large crowd assembled
before st. Peters, about 1890 A. NJ, to
await the arising of the smoke of the
Sistine chapel. Hundreds of carriages
stood in the blistering sun, which
seemed hotter than ever. The colon
nades were packed with people, but
even there the anxious watchers could
scarcely escape from the severe heat.
When the quarter after II o'clock
struck the crowd left its shelter and
stood hravely in the sun in the belief
that the smoke would appear within a
Few minutes, as it had consistently
given its signal about this hour since
the conclave commenced.
Minutes sped on, and still no smoke
was discovered. When the bells
sounded half past-11. 30--the ministers
and others left their carriages and
joined the watchers on the steps Of the
Basilica. Inside st. Peters many also
were waiting and the suspense brought
thousands running from the nearby
streets, the delay on the fourth morn
ing Of the conelave being interpretated
to mean that decision had at length
been reached.
The troops spread themselves across
the square and nervous anticipation
possessed all: Hundreds of surmises
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-05

origin and although not prominent
candidate he had been frequently mem
toned as one of the many cardinals
who might be taken up as a compro-
mise. In several respects he resembles
his venerable predecessor, notably in
his reputation for culture and piety.
In appearance Plus X is a handsome
man. He has a fine erect figure, de-
spite his 6S years, his face greatly re-
sembling that of the late Phillips
Brooks, the eminent Boston divine.
In every way, today, he showed be-
yond doubt that he has dignity and
personality in keeping with the tradi-
tons associated with the famous Pom
tiffs, who for centuries have ruled the
Vatican.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-05
Over One Hundred Million
1904

Zoe. Cigars sold in New England since 1874.
BY all jobbers and retailers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-05

The fiercest of ali animals are the
black panthers.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-05
POTATOES A GREAT CROP.
Value of the Tubers Exceeds That of
 Amy Other Single Product of the Farm.

The opinion generally prevails that wheat or corn-in some regions one and in others the other-constitute the crop of greatest value to the world Such is not the fact. The potato leads all other staples, being produced at the rate of 4,000, 900 bushels year, while the wheat yield is only 2.500, 100000 Europe produces seven-eighths of the worlds potatoes. but it is little Ireland which eats most of them, averaging four pounds of potatoes day per capita. The United States is on record as the greatest meat-eating country in the world, Ill., 000,000,0 ,000 pounds yearly being con- stunned here. There are physiologists who ascribe to this her power on land and sea. Johnny Bull has the sweetest tooth among the worlds children, heading the list of sugar consumers at a yearly rate of 5000 100000 pounds of sugar. Of to- bacco, however, the average in Belgium Is no ounces per capita, in the United States only 43 ounces. But in the mat ter of beer the United States again takes the lead. showing record of 30 gallons year for each inhabitant, distancing even Germany herself.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-05
CHEESES OF ALL COUNTRIES.
Some Familiar Kinds That Have Be- . como We'll Liked in the
 United States.

Each country has it's favorite cheese. The Swiss make the gruyere cheese. It is made of goats milk, and is full of holes, caused by the gases in fermenta- tion. The typical English cheese is the cheddar, first made in the English town after which it is named.
 Erie is a popular French soft cheese; and camembert, originating in Nor mandy, is another. These cheeses are cured in caves, where the temperature never rises above 12 to IA degrees.
 Roquefort, celebrated French cheese. is made from the mingled milk of goats and sheep that browse on the thyme-clad banks of the Arno. These cheeses are also ripened in caves, but the temperature is kept at 40 degrees
 Akin to the roquefort cheese is that called gorgonzola, made in Italy after similar processes. It is milder than roquefort. and not quite so good; but 1t sold much cheaper. Another Italian cheese, the parmesan, is very hard, and is usually grated.
 Limburger cheese, so beloved by the Germans, originated in Belgium. It is extraordinarily rich, being allowed to ripen by putrefaction. hence it's hor- rifying odor to unaccustomed nostrils.
 Some persons have a saying: Cor gonzola is a cheese to swear by, lim- burger to swear at!
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-05

in vogue, it can be. truly said that the forces of organized labor have pro- gressed wonderfully. No matter how the concessions have been brought about, 1t is sufficient to be able to say that they have progressed with the times. The average worker Of to-day is far more intelligent than were his predecessors, and hence 1t can readily be admitted, and should be, that trades unionism is an educative institution. True, organized labor is not composed Of angels, and it is just as easy for the members of trades unions to err in some things-the same can be said of every progressive < movement-'but it should be satisfactory when it has for Its main object the promotion of the cause of the workers both in procuring a shorter work day and better wages. We have noted in the past few weeks one or two slight frictions between employer and employe and one of these differences of opinion is at present oc- cupying the attention of the whole city. The buffers and polishers of the Waterbury Clock Co are at logger heads, and if one must take for grant ed all the different reports now in cir culation, are very far from arriving at a peacable solution of the trouble. Not withstanding this things are very quiet. Now everyone knows that there is strong undercurrent of sentiment, and it bodes ill will in many ways when it is allowed to smolder, This has been proved in the past with regard to this firm in question and nothing would be more pleasing to the public generally than to see .an amtcable adjustment for both parties. This is the only real labor trouble that mars a complete har- mony to the Labor day festivities and 1t is to be hoped that the whole busi- ness. will be settled. If organization has accomplished so much in the past. what are its prospects for the future ? That alone lies in the energy and de- termination of those outside of trades organization, and it is to the advan- tage of these people, no matter what their calling to get inside and cease gobbling up the benefits which organ ized labor has secured and which does not rightfully belong to them. So my final moral is, organize. J. s.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-05
The Committees.


 Following is list of the committees who have charge of affairs for the day: -... ..-
 Committee on ents-John T. Daily, James F. Donahue A. B. Cross, jr., William J, Barrett, Daniel F. Kelly. Floor Committee at City Hall John T. Daily, James P. Donahue, Will liam G. Doucette, Michael J. Quinlan, Alexander Valcourt, Neil J. Mulville, W. P. Ogden, Napoleon Roy, Eugene M. Doyle, Morris H. Kelliher, J, W. Bunnell, P H. Malorey. $ Ticket Receivers at City Hall--W. D. Plunkett, W. L. Blackburn, Wal lace Roberts, John. Kennedy, David Roland.
 Ticket Sellers at City hall-Cor- nelius Horgan, Patrick Robinson.
 Ticket Sellers at Auditorium-Gid- con Charrette, Elliot Bronson.
 Ticket Receivers at Auditorium A. G. Weed, George Lambert, Alex. Gillette, James schofeld, John Me Verry
 Ushers at Auditorium-John E. Flanagan, Thomas Smith, J. W. Black, Francis McGrath, J. W. Bowling, B. L. Baker, Charles B. Crowley, M. F. Greaney, John Kutzmiskes, Thomas Dougherty.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-05
MASOUERADING FRUITS.
Nuts and Seeds That Resemble i'm
 Form Certain Animals and Insects.

Of fruits that resemble animals, the buffalo-headed nut, trapa bicornis oi China, is perhaps the most astonishing. Nothing is more curious than its re- semblance to buffaIo-head, horns, eyes and nose. / It is an aquatic plant, with dissected submerged leaves and tuft of aerial broad leaves. The nut contains sweet edible kernel. and species in Cashmere Is staple food. One species has been naturalized in our Concord river.
 These nuts are also known as water caltrops, in allusion to the spiked balls, formerly used to impede cavalry. The initiative shape has no supposable use, except as the horns may hinder animals from swallowing 1t.
 Some seeds resemble insects. Thus, the husk of biserrula pelecinus suggests caterpillar or a centipede; the seed of The castor-oil plant beetle, and, still more, a jatropha would easily be mistaken for beetle. showing thorax and two elytra with their lines of or namentation.
 low leguminous plant of the Med tterranean region, scorpiurus subvil losa, has pod that resembles worm or g serpent more than scorpion's tail which Is the meaning of the generic name; but in scorpiurus vermicullata the likeness to caterpillar is so strik- ing thatath pods are sometimes laid upon salads to test the nerves of guests; the latter is called the caterpillar plant
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-05
Grand Marshal John T. Daly.
FIRST DIVISION.

Military Band. James NJ. Lynch, Assistant Marshal. Central Labor Union Delegates Amalgamated Association Street Rail- way Employees, No. 193. Theatrical Stage Employes union, No.
 S8.
 Typographical union, No. 329. Printing Pressmen's union, No 150. Team Drivers union No. 437. Tee Wagon Drivers and Handlers un- ion, No. 316.
 SECOND DIVISION. Alexander Valcourt, Assistant Mar shal.
 Thomaston Brass Band. Business Agents in Carriage. National Building Trade Delegates. Masons. Bricklayers and Plasterers.
 Carpenters and Joiners. Plumbers. Gasftters, Steamftters and Steamftters Helpers of. United
 Association.
 Italian Band. Building Laborers' union. Brotherhood of Painters, Decorators and Paperhangers of America. Drum Corps. Amalgamated Sheet Metal Workers.
 Electrical Workers.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-05
Lipton wiII Not Down.

NEW YORK, Sept. 5.-sir Thomas ,Lfpton is still undecided whether to challenge again for the America's cup, He said; "If can find man who can design a boat to beat the Yankee slooI I shall challenge again. To say that will not challenge again is untrue. If I do challenge again it will be with 8 ninety footer.''
 Sir Thomas said that when sham rock III. was sailing in England on 3 ninety two foot water line before her extra weight was removed to bring her
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-05
JUSTICE oUEERLY DISPENSED
English Magistrate Encourages the
 Belief That Male factors Would Better Re Drunk.

Being under the influence of drink is usually considered no excuse for having committed a crime, but it would seem that one magistrate is inclined to be an exception to his brothers on the bench in this direction, says Cassell's Journal.
 Recently a justice of the peace had two young men before him on charge of theft. They pleaded guilty, and as this obviated the necessity for evidence being given, the magistrate was some what in the dark as to their culpabil- ity, tsWelI, sir" he said, addressing one of the prisoners, shave you anything to say in extenuation of your offense?"
 The prisoner hung his head, and re- piled maekIy:
 Your worship. was drunk when J did it.''
 Drunk" exclaimed the magistrate; s1that makes the offense all the worse. You will go to prison for three months And you, sir he continued. addressing the other prisoner, .what have you to say for yourself?''
 "Nothings your honor?" was the re-
 Were you drunk?" pursued the jus tice. ',
 NO, your honor: was never drunk in my life.'
 tIndeed!" exclaimed the magistrate. raising his eyebrows in affected aston ishment, Have you not even that ex- cuse? Then you will go to prison for six months!s 7, gs>..s++1
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-05
At the Auditorium.

Following is the program of the vaudeville entertainment at the audi torium afternoon and evening, the per formances commencing at ? and S:15: Piano overture Browning Williams and Williams, character
 sketch, "Lindy and the Lady" Three Madcaps, acrobatic songs and
 dances. -,. William Cahill. "The Man from Ire
 land" Bigger and Dreher, high class vocalists. Kline and Gotthold, farce, '"The Matri-
 monial Agency"
 Ada Jones, New York's favorite vocal
 ist.
 LaVelle and Grant, acrobats. Jones and Gunby. illustraed songs.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-05
LABOR DAY.
Preparations Completed for the Ob-
 servance of the Day.

Preparations Completed for the Ob-
 servance of the Day.
 Everything is In readiness and with weather favorable Monday will see the greatest labor demonstration ever held in the Naugatuck valley. The various unions are doing their utmost to secure large turnouts ofathe various organiza- tions and many will appear in neat uniforms. The business men appear to be trying to outdo each other in the matter of decorations and the city pre- sents a gala appearance indeed. If person had predicted five years ago that Waterbury would produce such a number of union men as will be In line on Monday, or that the merchants would so generally observe the day set aside for labor, he would have been considered demented.
 The Central Labor Union.
 A brief sketch of the Central Labor union of Waterbury. which has been the all important factor in making La bor Day one of the principal holidays of the year, may not be out of place here. This body was organized Feb ruary il, 1901. and became affiliated with the American Federation of La bor June 6, 1902. When first organ ized- ft was composed of delegates from the Brewers. Retail Clerks, Buffers and Polishers', Carpenters and Joiners. Plumbers, Cigarmakers' and Typographical unions and Anal gamated Society of Engineers, In the short space of time since it's organ1- zation the Central Labor union or Waterbury has become one of the most powerful central bodies in the state. It is now composed of delegates from the following unions Buffers and Polishers. Cigarmakers Typo graphical. Carpenters. Brewers Bar bers Retail Clerks. Drug Clerks, Bar tenders. Theatrical Workers, Electrical Workers, Brass Workers, Sheet Metal Workers, Amalgamated Engineers, Musicians, Amalgamated Association of Street Railway Employees, Team Drivers, Ice Wagon Drivers and Han dlers, Stampers. Hod Carriers. Butch CTS, Horse Shoers, Iron Moulders, HNand Burnishers. Solderers. Shirt and Laundry Workers. Prompters, Ivory Workers, Wood Workers, Print ing Pressmen, Steam Filters. Bakers and Lithuanian Buffers and Polishers.
 The present officers are : President, John T. Daily; vice president, James P. Donahue recording secretary, A. aR Cross. jr.; financial secretary, C.. E. ]. Weed guard Weed tres surer Jo-- ! seph Schmidt guard, Joseph Elem Ing.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-05
THIRD DIVISION.

John H. Flanagan, Assistant -Iarshal.
 Drum Corps. Buffers and Polishers' union, No. 37. Brass Moulders' union, No. 120. Solderers' union, No. 223. Sacred Heart Drum Corps. Brass Workers union, No 1S6. Stampers' and Press Hands union,
 No. POT.
 Burnishers' union. No. 220.
 Lithuanian Band. Lithuanian Buffers and Polishers' un-
 ion. No. 196. Iron Moulders' union, No. 298 Amalgamated Society of Engineers,
 No 630 Steam Filters and Steamfitters' Help ers' union, No. 52, National
 Association.
 Casters Helpers. Wire Drawers union, No. 215.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-05
Editor Democrat:

Monday will be the day set aside in honor of the laboring classes of Con- necticut, and it is to be hoped that Wa terbury will celebrate en fete and it will also lend charm to the spectacle by observing the good will of some of our largest manufactories by placing notices to this effect: These works will be closed Labor day" When residents of Waterbury (say five yearsl
 who are conversant with labor topics, will pause and reflect for one moment as to conditions existing i've years ago and then compare them with those now
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-05
J. LittIejohln & Co.,, Cor BANK and GRAND Sts
 .s Specials for Saturday
STORE CLOSED MONDAY.

At 17c, Mems, Women's and Children
 25c Underwear. s At .1oc, a lot of Mems 25c and 5oc
 Neckwear, mostly dark colors. At $1.OO. a big lot of 20-inch Gloria
 Umbrellas. natural and fancy han
 dies, cheap at SIPS.
 At 9Sc, Heavy Percale Wrappers,
 dark colors, from $1.25. At 6Ac, a case of Outing Flannel,
 from &c.,. Y ~l l-... r. At 71sc, a lot of Flannelettes, new goods, from 10c.
 At 121ac a big lot of New Fall Waist
 ings, worth up to 19c. At 21c. Chmdren's White Lawn
 Aprons, all sizes, worth 39c. At 71sc Women's 1Oc Fast Black
 Hose. At 127ac, Boys Extra Heavy School
 Hose, slightly imperfect regular 25c goods.
 At 59c, Mems 75c Negligee Shirts.