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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-16
INTENSE INTEREST
And Corresponding Disappointment
Over the Game at Orono.

Not for many a day has so much
interest been manifested in n ball game
in which Colby had a share as in the
game with Maine, Friday afternoon.
About the time when news of the game
could be expected the majority of the
people seemed to be on the anxious
seat and eager to hear the result. Near
~ every one on the street was asking
how it came out and the telephone
and telegraph offices were fairly flood
ed with anxious questioners.
The first word received was that the
score stood to at the close of the
seventh inning and then the people
divided on the question as to whether
or not Colby would be able to win
out. The final result was learned about
$50 and it was rather a bitter disap-
pointment, as Colby seemed to have a
good chance of winning. The majority
of those who went over to witness the
game came home on the evening Pull
man and they made rather a doleful
crowd.
Colby is certain getting loyal sup
port from the city, this year, and the
team has more hackers here than ever
before. For the time being Colby is
Watervilles team and the same inter-
est is manifested in it's success as if
it was local team hired and supported
by the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-16
TWO DEAD-ONE MISSING.
Bad Fire in Westchester Apartment
=, House at Chicago.

Chicago, May 15.-The Westminster
apartment building at 5O17 Cottage
Grove avenue was destroyed. Friday.
The bodies of Louisa Phaesa, 10 years
old and Harry Strubly, so years old,
have been recovered. The missing man
Is Samuel Hall. SIS years old.
The injured are: Theodore Whittle.
arm broken; Patrick Bolger, hands cut;
Nelson Lunberg, badly burned about
head; Mrs. d. d. Hoffman, back broken
and internally injured; Louise Herbert
back broken.
The dead girl was found in the hall
on the second floor of the building
where apparently she had been over
come by smoke while cropping her way
TO the stairs. The body of Strubly
he was accustomed to sleep. 1t is
thought he was rendered inSenSible by
smoke and drowned by the deluge Of
water from the engines.
The fire started beneath a grocery
store which occupied the second floor
and spread rapidly through the air
shafts until the entire building was
ablaZe. Twenty seven families lived in
the apartments on the three upper
floors and many persons narrowly es-
capped injury in the panic which fol-
lowed the alarm. The property loss on
building and contents is estimated at
S5000U
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-16

committee consisted Of Dr.. and Mrs. T.
Purinton. 1t was estimated that there
We're about 400 present.
The evening was the regular night of
meeting for the local lodge, and at $50
the lodge was called to order, and the
regular business transacted, after
which the officers surrendered their
chairs to the officers of the r. r.
Capen lodge of Augusta, who had been
invited to do the work Of the evening.
Mrs. h. +. RacNiffe, Noble Grand of
GOOD viii lodge, welcomed the presi-
dent of the Rebekah assembly, Mrs.
Mary A. Burr of Brewer in a few well
chosen words, while Mrs. George Po-
lana, vice grand gave the address of
the evening, welcoming all to the meet
ing IN manner which at once made
everyone feel perfectly at home. The
noble grands Of the several lodges in
the district each responded. telling of
the increased interest in their lodges
and of the increase fin membership
since the opening of the new wear. and
of the prospect of many more waiting
ITO be taken into the order in the near
future. Four Joined the lodge at tie
meeting, Thursday evening. The local
lodge was never in a more prosperous
condition. it having been necessary to
hold several special meetings to ac-
commodate the numbers joining since
the new year opened.
During the evening remarks were al
SO listened to from Mrs. Mary A. Burr,
president Of the Rebekah Assembly
whose home is in Brewer, Distrist Dep
uty Vesta Written of Good Will Lodge,
Grand Representative s. p Felker, and
George Dolloff, district deputy of the
Grand Lodge. Their remarks were en-
couraging, and full of hope for the flu
ture welfare of the order. During in
termission. a reception was rendered to
the grand officers present, and many
took advantage of the occasion to greet
them, and wish them success in their
work. A very enjoyable musical pro-
gram was rendered which consisted of
a piano solo by Mrs. H. H. Fish, a duett
my Mrs. w. j. Bradbury and Miss Hat
tie Clifford, and piano solo by Mrs. c..
A. Lawry. Fifteen different lodges
We're represented at the meeting,
Thursday evening.
Everyone was delighted with the
of the r. b. Capen Lodge, and nothing
but the highest praise was heard from
all the speakers, and their opinion in
the matter should certainly have a good
deal of weight, as they are all in a po-
sition to judge having visited many
different lodges, and know what good
work is. The visiting degree staff were
entertained at supper at the fine ban
Quet hail of the home lodge, where a
delicious menu was served. Ice cream
and cake in abundance were also fur
nished TO all in the evening. The MEM
bers of the several lodges in the dis
trict have looked forward to this meet
ing with a good deal of interest and
pleasure, and it was the general opin-
ion that no one went away disappointed
With the success of the gathering, and
with the hospitality extended to every
one. The meeting was full of enthus-
iasm and interest from start to finish
The guests left for their homes in the
early morning hours, some by special
cars and others by team.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-16
BASEBALL NOTES.
,omn1ittee !nspects New Field Out or
Electric Road Line.

Several members of the baseball COM
mittee elected at the meeting held,
Thursday evening. accepted the invita-
ton Of the representatives of the Wa
teWille & Oakland Electric Road to go
ont on the line to inspect q field there
that is suitable for a diamond, and with
Mayor Davis, A. b. Page, E. j. Lev
renee and \. f. Gerald drove out, FIN
day afternoon. The field in question Is
just in the rear, southwest from the
residence of Frank Chase and is plenty
large and level for a fine ball 1leid.
There is room enough for several dla-
monds in fact and the great difficulty
will be in selecting the best location
This field is now owned by Mr.. DAVIS
and is therefore in the control OF the
new road.
1t will be about seven minutes rae
by the Electrcs, and the promoters o.
the road promise that they will hahdie
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-16

III the people that can he induced to go
out there to witness ball games. quick
ly and easily. The promoters of the
Dad have proposition according to
which they will laN out the diamond,
making it lavel and all right. fence the
iali ana build D big grand stand. The
Baseball Association will have control
of the field after it is fitted uD and free
transportation will be given the playing
teams over the line. The road is to
nave certain percentage or a share in
come way large enough to pay for the
transportation of the people over the
line. 1t is a very generous offer indeed
ana disposps of the field question in a
very satisfactory manner.
The field is a very large one and on
thc Whole very level. There is an
abundance Of room for a bali field and
it is not but little farther from the
post office than the Colby field. A road
VIII be constructed SO that those who
desire can drive out by team. If the
association can do its part with team
The road will make the field one of the
finest if not the very finest in the State.
Tie grading of the road viii be COM
pleted, today, and the promoters wish
to have The crew that has been at work
On this go to work on the field at once.
They can have 80 men with all the APP
paratus at work there, Monday morn
ing. and more il necessary. Such a
crew as this would turn out a fine field
while you wait. and the whole job could
be completed in very short time.
But it could not be determined, Fri
day. Just what could be done towards
organizing and maintaining a ball team
here. this season. The committee APP
pointed has had no opportunity to do
The Work assigned to it, and no one
knows. as yet what can be done.
AS the matter stood, Friday, the pro-
motors OF the road stood ready to fit up
the field at no expense to the Baseball
Association. 1t can doubtless be de-
cded within a few days, just what can
be done.
Several members of the committee
with several experienced players will go
out to the field, this forenoon, for the
purpose of laying out a diamond there.
They will have the assistance of John
H. Burleigh, the civil engineer of the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-16
THE LAWS HAND
Drops on Shoulders Of c. h.
Venner of Boston.
Given $1,000 Fine and Six Months in
Jail at Springfield, H.,
For pjsobeying Former Mandate of His
Majesty, the Law.

Springfield. ILL.,, May 15.-Judge
Humphrey in the United States circuit
co,irt this afternoon, adjudged Clar-
ence H. Venner of Boston, guilty of
contempt of court, fined him $1,000 and
costs and in addition, ordered him COM
rnitted to the Sangamon Jail for term
of six months. The court denied Nen-
ner's application for an appeal 10 the
United States circuit court of appeals
and also refused to admit him to bail.
or to stay the execution. He said,
hover. Il should suggest that your only
remedy is in habeas corpus proceedings
in the United States circuit court of ap-
peals which is now in session IN Chica-
Co."
Venner was allowed to spend the
night at the Leland hotel in custody OF
an officer and he will decide, tomorrow,
what course to pursue.
Venner is president Of the New Eng
land Water Works Co., and the Boston
Water Works Co. of Boston, and the
Alton Water Works Co. of Alton, ILL.,.
and is a member of the banking firm
of Venner & Co. of Boston. The action
in which the order of Judge Humphrey
was entered. today, was that of the
Farmers Loan and Trust Co., of New
York against the New England Water
Works Co. the Boston Water Works
Co. and the Alton Water Works Co., TO
foreclose mortgage trust deed Tor
5000. 600. given by the Alton Water
Works Co. to the Farmers Loan and
Trust Co.
Judge Humphrey entered an order
last April commanding Venner to pro-
duce the books and other papers of the
New England, Boston and Alton Wa
ter Works Companies before Walter
Mcclellan Allen, master in chancery OF
the federal court in this district, IN
Boston on April Is, IA and Is. Master
in Chancery Allen went to Boston to
take testimony in the case, but Venner
refused to produce the books as order
ed by the court.
When the case came up for hearing
before the master in this city, yester-
day, Venner made his appearance, and
VIM. BURY Cation. counsel for the
Farmers Loan and Trust Co., asked
that he be attached for contempt OF
court.
Venner is the person who attempted
to enjoin the Pullman Palace Car co.
from purchasing the Wagner Car Co,
and the latter from selling, who at
tempted, year ago, in the New Jersey
court of chancery to prevent the United
States Steel Co. from exchanging $500,
100000 Of preferred stock for per cent.
bonds. also trying the same thing in the
United States circuit court in New
York: who attempted in the Massa-
chusetts circuit court two years ago, TO
wind up the affairs of the Amalgamat-
ed Copper CO., all of which cases were
thrown out of court. He now has a
suit pending in the United States court
in Chicago. to prevent the consolida-
ton of the Rock Island & San Fran
cisco Railroad.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-16
District Meeting of Rebekah Iodoe

Inc district meeting of the Re-
oeKah lodges included in the 18th dis
lrlct was held with Good Will Rebekah
loGge, NO. 90. at Fairfield Opera house.
thursday evening. There are five lodpas
IN this district as follows: Dorcas Re-
Dekah lodge. No. Al of Waterville; Vas
salooro Rebekah lodge, No. 81, Acme
Rebekah lodge, No rs, of Oakland.
Laureal Rebekah lodge of Clinton, ANA
Hood Wlll Rebekah lodge, No. 20. The
weather of Thursday was rather fore
bodlfg, and it looked as if the attendance
might be small on account of rainy
evening, but before the gathering time
the clouds had rolled away and the
crowds began to assemble, until nearlv
all the seats which had been brought
in. mad been utilized. The reception
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-16
Two Serious Accidents, Friday.

Dan Henderson of ST. Johns, one of
he crew of the Berlin Construction Co.
that is at work on the suspension
bridge, met with a serious accident
while at work riveting, Friday. A fly
ing bolt struck him in the forehead just
over the right eye with great force,
cutting bad cash down through the
eyebrow and into the lid of the eye.
He was 20 feet in the air at the time on
a small staging but managed to save
himself from falling. The wound was
dressed by DR.. Hill and is getting
along well.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-16
UNRULY HOSOES
Fight in Pubic-Three Arrested-An-
other Cut in Previous Row.

Three hoboes in a fight in front of the
Maine Central, last night, created con-
siderable excitement, until officer
Fields and the railroad men arrested
the trio. They gave the names of
Frank Harris and Fred Rice of Bangor
and VIM. Kenney of New York City
Rice had an empty long necker" with
which he threatened to brain Kenney.
1t is also said that in a row, earlier in
the day, Rice drew a razor on his op-
nonent, cutting him severely several
times. This man was a one-legged in
dividual name unknown, as he skipped
the town on freight train 80.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-16
MUST STOP TALKING.
Omaha Judge Orders Woman to Keep
Her Mouth Shut.

Omaha. Neb., May 15.-Judge Baxter,
in the district court, has issued re-
straining order enjoining a woman
from talking. The complainant was L.
Oliphant Dodge. the owner of an apart
ment house. and the defendant was
Mrs. +. Berge. tenant, who refused
to vacate until her lease expires.
The allegations are that the defend
ant has upon numerous occasions by
talking to other occupants caused some
of them to announce their intention of
leaving the apartments; that she has
interfered with the property in different
ways. all to the injury of the plaintiff
The defendant is forbidden to enter the
apartments of the other occupants and
from talking to any of the tenants
about the plaintiff in any manner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-16

Pat Murphy was no before Judge
Shaw in the municipal court, Friday af-
ternoon, on the charge of drunkenness
and was fined So and costs and com
mitted in default of payment for 80
days. lie was taken down river by
CITY Marshal Lascelle in the afternoon.
This man was arrested in the upper end
of the city, Thursday evening, by Of
GCcr Fields.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-16
"GET IN AHEAD"
Stead Tells King Edward to Visit
United States in 1904,

London. May 15.-W. T. Stead's Re-
view of Reviews suggests that King
Edward should break all records and
visit the United Seates in 1904. Mr..
Stead things the ST. Louis Exposition
would furnish an excellent pretext, if
any is wanted.
The Review of Reviews adds: eff
King Edward does not take the initia-
tive he may find himself forestalled by
the Kaiser. or. incredible though it may
seem. even by the4Gzar." -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-16
PUNCHED EACH OTHER.
Interesting Affair Between Present and
Former Government Officials.

New York. May 15.-Assistant United
States District Attorney Ernest F.
Baldwin and Post Office Inspector Old
field of Cincinnati, had a fight with fists
in the corridors of the Federal building,
today, in which several blows were
struck. They were separated by friends.
Inspector Oldfield had called at Mr..
Baldwin's office to see him about the
post. office scandals. IN
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-16

Inc subject of Rev. H. M. Ives SER
mon at the Baptist church. Sunday
morning, will be: THE Fountain of
Life. Sunday school at 70 o'clock:
Junior Endeavor at O'Clock; Senior
Ehdeavor at 6 o'clock general prayer
meeting at I.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-16

The subject of Rev. James n. Pear
dohs sermon at the Universalist
church, Sunday morning, will be: THE
aiue of Self-Approval" Sunday
school at u O'clock; Y. P. C. U. meet
ing at Z. NJ
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-16

Mrs. Annie Joy was called to Brewer,
Thursday, by the serious illness of her
mother. Mrs. Sarah Quinn. She was
accompanied by her nieces, Mrs. Lii
lian Orcott and Miss Sadie Smith.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-16

Assuming that experimental tests
continue to verify the electronic ny
pothesis the discovery of the existence
of these enthusiastically small quantities
of matter will remain a monument to
the power of scientific research.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-16

At the Methodist church. Sunday
morning, the pastor will preach Mt
1880; Sunday school at y; Junior
League At $50; Senior League at 6
O'Clock; general prayer meeting at /.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-16

Miss Izadore Written of Clinton.
has been visiting her sister, Mrs. S. c.
Scammon, for few days. She return
ed home, Friday night
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-16

Mrs. w. +. Shaw of Skowhegan, has
been visiting Mrs. b. f. Rackiff for o
few days. Mrs. Shaw formerly resided
here and her many friends are always
clad to welcome her back
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-16

a. L. Mathews, the contractor, was
called to Lincoln, Friday, by the death
of ms only daughter, Mrs. Artemas
Wo9thcrbee. She VAS 30 years Old and
is survived by her husband and four
children. Death was caused by typhoid
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-16

held very pleasing whist party ana
dance at their hail on Main street
Thursday evening. There was a large
and the evening was passed
very pleasantly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-16

Mrs. Ralph Herricll of Belfast, is Wis
iting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. r. w.
SturteVant, for few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-16

Mrs. Olive Hanson of Augusta, has
been making 4 short visit to her broth
r. l.. ]. Lawrence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-16

John Phelan will leave for ST. John.
Tuesd1y, where he will play summer
ball with the Alerts of that city the
team he was witt. at the close of last
season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-16

Miss Maud McFadden and Miss Alice
Lawrence were visiting friends in Au-
gusta, Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-16
FAIRFIELD.

Mrs. L. A. Anderson was visiting
friends in Skowhegan, Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-16

r. J. Lawrence, a. u. Page and S.
A. Nye went to Bath on business, FRI
lay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-16

DR.. j. Frederick HN finds that he
will be unable to serve on the baseball
committee and has with lrawn His
place will be filled by the other mem
berS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-16

The second house frorl the one now
occupied by Hon. Charles e. Johnson
on Silver street is being thoroughly
renovated and he is planning to move
there as soon as the work is COM
pleted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-16

The little ono-Eoar-old son of Mr..
ana Mrs. Charles Blunt fell down
stairs at their home on upper Main
street, Friday morning, and fractured
one thigh. The injury was attended by
Or. Abbott and the little fellow was
resting comf0rt3Diy ut last reports.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-16

A large, fine looking sign was added
to the front of the Postal Telegraph
office, Yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-16

The Lockwood baseball team VIII go
to Fairfield. this afternoon, for a game
with team there. Perry will DO the
tWiriing for Lockwood.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-16

The work of cleaning up the ruins
of North College was commenced, Fri
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-16

Mrs. W. \. Bailey Of Skowhegan, was
the guest of friends in the city, yester-
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-16

c. j. Clukey, senior member of the
Clukey & Libby Co., was in Bangor OF
business, Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-16

DIR. j. T. Hill is planning to leave.
Monday, for New York, where he will
spend two weeks in, special hospital
work. f..-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-16

The Waterville high and Freeport
high will try conclusions ON the COL
lege field at 2.30 this afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-16

ii. 3. Smell is away on short bust
ness trip to New Brunswick.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-16

The Degree of Honor, A. o. L. W,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-16

DIR. Harold ]. Toward was in Bangor
on business Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-16

DR.. Harold ]. Toward was in Bangor
on business, Friday.
J. G. and l.. c. Fuller are in Boston
on short business trip
Frank j. Small was in Clinton on lc-
gal business, yesterday.
Miss Isabelle Fields was the guest of
friends in Augusta, Friday.
H. b. Smell is away on a short bust
ness trip to New Brunswick.
Guy Fuller of Hartand, was among
the city's business callers, Friday.
Mrs. W. \. Bailey of skowhegan, was
the guest of friends in the city, yester-
day.
The work of cleaning up the ruins
of North College was commenced. Fri
day.
A large, fine looking sign was added
to the front of the Postal Telegraph
office, Yesterday.
c. j. Clukey, senior member of the
Clukey & Libby Co., was in Bangor on
business, Friday,
The Waterville high and Freaport
high will try conclusions ON the COL
lege field at 2.30 this afternoon.
Dr. j. t. Hill is planning to leave
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-16

Frank J. Small was in Clinton on lc
gal business. yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-16

J. G. and l.. C. Fuller are in Boston
or short business trip.