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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-05
COSTLY POUCHES TRIAL.
Sharp Contest by Counsel in Postal
Case at Baltimore.

Baltimore Dec. 4.-Pinning conf
dence in their belief that the prosecu-
to make prina facie case against
Former Postal Clerks Thomas w. Nc
Oregon and Columbus +. Upton. coun-
sci for the defendants in the now wide
ly known trial for alleged conspiracy
to defraud the government by selling
leather pouches at eXorbitant prices,
decided. today. to close the case with
out putting Il single witness on the
stand to testify for their clients.
Counsel Bryan announced that pray
ers would be prepared, tomorrow, and
exchanged between counsel. Argu-
ment on the prayers will be offered,
Monday. The court will not sit on the
case, tomorrow. General argument on
the entire case will begin after the
prayers are argued upon. The defence
had summoned about 30 witnesses.
1t being the purpose of the government
to proiIer, through Stenogra pher Tullis,
the shorthand report of the statements
made by Upton and McGregor preceding
their arrest to Assistant Postmaster Gen
eral Hristow, Inspectors Simmons aud
Sullivan We're called upon to relate the
circumstances under which the state.
mentS We're made. They said no threats
or promises We're made before the state
ElentS We're taken.
District Attorney Rose then made the
formal proffer OF the statements. which
was objected to by the defence. Mr..
Eonaparte offered to withdraw the prof
to make another proffer of them, and this
was agreed to
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-05
PROVIDENCE STOCK FAILURE,
House Of :. w. Rucklin G, Co. Turns
Blackboard to the Wall

Providence, r. l., Dec. 4.-The an
nouncement was made. today, of the
suspension of L. W. Bucklin & Co..
stock brokers. The announcement oc-
casioncd both interest and surprise
throughout the city. No particulars
of the suspension could be secured at
the local offices. Neither could an idea
of the liabilities be ascertaned. An
inquiry as to the liabilities was met
by the reply that owing to the constant
fluctuations in the stock market an
estimate of the firms Indebtedness
could not readily be made. The head
OF the firm is Elisha w. Bucklin, a ma
tive of Pawtucket. who was state in
surance commissioner under Gov. John
w. Davis.
A. r. Bucklin claims a residence in
this city, but for some months has
made his headquarters in Boston,
where The home offices of the firm are
mainta med.
Nothing concerning the financial
trouble of the concern appeared to be
known at the local offices beyond the
fact that notices OF suspension were
issued, today. TickerS We're reeling off
liit ttottNIDliS alS usual, lOUdy. puI no
business was transacted. On the black
board in the main office in the Ban
ningan block was written: This house
has suspended for the present" 1t was
learned that q keeper has been in
charge of the Office for three weeks
He was put in on a writ of attachment
on Il civil suitfor about $4,000 instituted
against +. W. Bucklin by Hartford
Billings of this city. The suit which
is still pending in court is for q per-
sonal liability and has no connection
with the firms business, it is said.
Elisha W. Bucklin is 4 brother of
David Bucklin, formerly connected
with Richard a. Garfield of New York
and Providence. 1t has been said that
Mr. Garfield was interested in the
brokerage firm Of +. w. BUcklin q
Co, but this was denied at the COM
pany's office, today. Il. w. Lyttlc of
Boston, is junior partner. The firm
has had some % offices throughout
New England, but representatives Of
the company said, today. that most of
these branch Offices had been closed
Ml'inE the past two or three months.
1t is not thought that the liabilities
i'll this city are very heavy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-05
BALKED.
Joe Jenness Tries to BurgIarize
Vigue's Candy Store.
But Is Caught in the Act and Arrested
--Held for Hearing.
Said to Sc Of Shady Character and
Known to Police.

The candy store of Chas. Vigue, on
Main street, was broken into, last
night, and Joseph James arrested by
officer Simpson, who found him Sc
GREETED under some boards in the base
rlent. Entrance was effected through
a rear window, the man being seen by
some men in an adjoining grocery
store. David Pooler, who was one of
these, notified Officer Simpson, who
whit Officer feathers, searched the
store. after notifying Mr.. Vigue. 1t
was found that after going through the
window. the man had gone down into
the basement, through a hot air reg
iSteI and then through the basement,
and had been trying to get into the
front store through a small trap door.
when he had suspected discovery and
secreted himself.
After quite q search he was found
snugly slowed away under some loose
boards, and taken to the station. where
he was locked up. He had been dis
covered SO quickly that he was unable
to make away with anything. The
young man is well-known III the city
and has caused the police some trouble
in times past.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-05
HERE'S YOUR CHANCE
To Help the Canadian Pacific Road
Extend Its Business.

Montreal, Dec. 4.-In the course Of
the next few days the Canadian Pacific
Railway Co. will make an issue i'll
London of $14,040,000 per cent. con-
solidated debenture stock. About one
half of the amount is for the purpose
of paying for the Atlantic Steamship
Line. purchased last spring, for which
the purchase price was temporarily
advanced from the company's current
FUNDS. The balance represents the cost
of AL miles Of additional railway con-
structed and acquired during the past
couple of years for which no securities
had heretofore been issued. Tho issue
price is understood to be 106 and the
entire amount of the issue has been
underwritten in England and on the
continent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-05
Colby Faculty rendered Reception.

a reception was rendered the Colby
faculty by Rev. and Mrs. T.. G. White
more of the Baptist church at the Par
sonage, on Pleasant street, Friday
evening, and more especially for Pro-
fessors Parmenter, Hatch, Sorensen
and Chester the new members. The
receiving line was made up Of Rev.
and Mrs. Whittemore, President
Charles l.. White. Professor and Mrs.
Hatch, Professor and Mrs. Parmenter.
Professor Soensen and Professor Ches-
ter.
The house was very prettily decor
ated. chrysanthemums being used with
particularly pleasing effect in the din
ing room. Light refreshments were
served. The Colby Club was largely
represented and there was a large at
tendance Of members of the church and
others.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-05

New York, Dec. Especial kilograms
from correspondents of the Intcrnation-
81 Mercantile Agency throughout the
United States and Canada, are sum-
married. as follows:
The week is characterized by further
slackening industrially; by a wholesale
and retail Christmas demand which
promises to expand the volume of hol-
iday trade beyond that of last year; by
an increase in the investment demand
for securities: by the appreciation that
money will begin to flow eastward by
Jan. !, and by the spreading action on
the part of manufacturers looking to
reduction of costs of production.
Wages of 20n,O00 industrial employees
have been reduced 10 per cent, or more
and preparations are making to effect Il
similar reduction with respect to 200.-
coo others in various lines on or about
Jau. /. At Philadelphia, cotton and
WOODEN mills are running at about half
capacity. Paterson silk year has not
met expectations. Some Eastern shoe
factories have turned out less of late.
Window glass factories complain of i'm
i''i t'ttloIIS. dpti IlIllS nave SuuL
down to offset Over-production in some
cases, but in the pottery industry the
year has been flvora bic and the like is
true with respect to coal and fertilizers,
while the copper lumber and iewelry
industries report full average outputs
striking feature in the starting up
from day to day of establishments
which had shut down from various
causes, and the increasing number OF
small orders for iron and steel. Cereals
and provisions are weak.
Wooden goods sales have been extend
ed less than expected. At Philadelphia.
the volume of dry goods trade for the
season is greater than last year. Louis
vile reports a heavy gain in bank
clcarinSs. IL cotton sections of the
Mississippi valley trade and collections
are good. AT both Chicago and San
Francisco there is large advance buy
ing for the holiday season.
In the dominion of Canada. colder
weather and snow fall have stimulated
trade in heavy goods. This has broken
retail stocks and additional orders are
going forward freely. Agricultural i'm
plement makers are working to full
capacity. Lumber trade is in A health
tul condition. Grain receipts are in
creasing and the trade outlook for the
remainder of the year is good.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-05
j. NJ. Atwood of Benton.

James N. Atwood, one of Benton
Falls oldest citizens, died. Sunday, at
his late home, aged SO years. Mr.. At
wood came to Benton from Frankfort,
at the age of Al years. and has since
resided in that town, where he conduct
ed general store, and also served as
postmaster. He was a member of the
methodist church and was respected
ny all who knew him. A widow, one
son. Rec. Noah Atwood of Broadcove.
and two daughters, Hrs. Olive Richard
son, who is a teacher in Massachusetts.
and Mrs. John Withee of Benton Falls,
survive him. file was an affectionate
father and a kind neighbor. His re-
mains We're taken to Buckspoit, for in
terment. .A
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-05
A CURTA!LMENT
Continued from page -

that controls majority of factories IN
the country, in q day or two will send
out circulars ordering an advance in
the price of goods running all the way
from IL to q cents per yard.
John B. Cudlip, Il member OF the
New England Cotton Manufacturers
Association, who is manager OF the
Cornwall mills here, says that even
after this advance is made the price
OF cotton goods will not correspond
with that of the raw material, and that
the profits viii still be less than they
ought to be. The competition has been
so close in the Dominion that the cot
ton factories generally have made little
or no profit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-05
CANNOT BE SAVED.
The Cruiser Flora Is in Worse Condi-
zion Than Was Supposed.

Nanaimo b. G.. Dec. 1.-The stranded
British cruiser Floro is in a much worse
condition than supposed Her forward
ton of the Keel is torn away. She is ~.
ing at an angie of II degrees with u de-
cidc,l list to starhoard at low tide.
There are i've fathoms of water at her
stern and two about amdshipS At low
tide, forward from the tunnels she is high
and dry. Serious fears are entertained
that at extreme low tide she will cant
over completely. Divers. today. succeed
cd in closing the scupperS and an attempt
will be made to float her Officers and
mon have been removed from the vessel
and are in camp on Denman island. work
ing night and day removing coal and
stores into scoWS which are being taken
to Union bay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-05
A TERRIFIC SHOCK
Noticed from a Meteor Seen to Burst
at Sea.

Halifax \. S.. Dec IA Sydney spec
iai says: Capt. VIM. Hubley of the Dun-
enbrrg fishing schooner Alberta, which
arrived at Louisburg, c. E., today, reports
that about ! O'Clock Monday morning.
when 90 miles off Scatterie island during
a strong gale, large meteor was observ-
cd in d southern direction. While watch
l ,S tiu .1e.eoL 1apt. LupieS aaSh i.
that of heavy cannon, or an explosion OF
combustible matter. The vessel trembled
violently from the force of the shock. 1t
explosion that was felt by Louisburg
people the same morning. which was
thought to be a light earthquake shock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-05

AT the annuel meeting of Sloan
Lodge, No. so, F. and A. NJ, held.
Thursday evening, the following off,
GERS were elected to serve for the en-
suing year: Worshipful master, Will
liam w. Merrill: senior warden, Edwin
c. Hooper; Junior warden, Harry l..
Holiness; treasurer, Edbert Kelley;
secretary, Eugene Herring: senior dea-
COD, Carl G.. Piper: junior deacon, Hen
~ G. Newhall. After the election, the
Third degree was conferred on one can
didate. A short intermission followed,
at which time refreshments were sery-
ed. The annual report of the treasurer.
showed the lodge to be in prosperous
condition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-05
HELD FOR MURDER.
John w. White Must Answer for Kill
ing J. N. Gavel.

Boston. Dec. 4.--In the municipal
court. this afternoon. John w. White
was held by Judge Wentworth, on the
charge of murder. for the December
grand jury. being found probably re-
sponsible for causing the death of
James n. Gavel by shooting at 26 Up
ton street on the night of Nov. 16. The
testimony was to the effect that the
men had both been drinking on the
night in question and that the shooting
was the result of a quarrel between
them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-05

The remains of Hiram Jones OF Bo;-
ton, were brought here for burial,
Thursday. The funeral occurred from
the home of Mrs. Henrietta Allen in
Benton, at $50 o'clock. and was in
charge of Rev. G. II. Palmer. pastor of
the Methodist church. Mr.. Allen was
formerly a resident of this town, and
WaS well-known here. The bearers
We're +. L. McFadden, w. f. Mitchell.
f. III. Evans and F. Il. Purinton. The
interment was in Maplewood cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-05
DUN'S REVIEW
Industrial SIackening but Ho|i-
day Trade improving.
Santa Claus May Garry His Business
to a Record Point.
Cotton Mill Situation Attracts the
Usual Attention.

New York, Dec. Ar. G.. Dun & Cos.
Weekly Review of Trades. will say,
tomorrow: Trade is seasonably quiet
in the lines affected by weather and
those embracing holiday goods which
are in demand. Activity is especially
CONSPICUOUS among footwear iobbers
and retailers. Conditions are generally
lower in price. although q few impor-
tant articles such as cotton, eggs and
dairy products have risen.
Manufacturing conditions are still If
regular, the best symptom of the week
being the steadiness of iron and steel.
Textile mills still find it difficult to Sc
cure prices in proper ratio to the raw
material, the violent advance in cotton
adding to the embarrassment of spin
ners who have only limited supplies on
hand. Railway earnings i'll three weeks
of November, We're As per cent. larger
than a year previous and the tone of
securities has further improved. Money
market pressure is relieved by more
gold Imports Last weeks foreign trade
returns at this port showed an increase
Of $3,034,9S7 in exports compared with
the same week last year, and q loss of
$1,634,73S in value Of imports.
Bank exchanges at New oYrk, for
the week were only 1873 per cent. small
er than a year ago, a much better COM
parison than usual this season. At
other leading cities there was a gain
OF per cent.
Cotton mills have suffered further from
the vagaries of the raw material and the
,t,,1
profit secured through the reduction of
wages. While the mills are growing more
conservative about accepting orders for
future delivery OF goods, there is no
equivalent readiness to make purchases
or advance bids on the part of buyers.
New business is consequently limited to
pressing needs and the few advances in
quotatio of goods are in no way pro-
portionate to the latest rise in the South
ern staple. Southern mill owners will
meet, next week, to decide on the extent
to which output shall be curtailed.
in wooden goods the only event Of note
was the opening of overcoatingS for next
season, most of which were of low grade.
Prices remain unchanged and demand
light. Footwear shops in New England
have begun cutting fancy goods for
spring delivery and plants are also busy
on heavy staple shoes for shipment in
February There is a firm tone through
out the market with occasional small adj
vances on special contracts.
Wheat figures were: Receipts, S.26i 293
bushels, against 9.964,659 q year ago. and
exports, including flour, amounted to only
3432,1 5S bushels against 5,340,73a in 1902.
Commercial failures in November were
1162 in number and S15, 422 800 in amount,
against 1000 defaults for $9,276 716 in the
same month last year. an increase of 11.6
per cent. i'll number and 80 per cent. in
amount
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-05

At the special meeting of Good Will
Rebekah Lodge, No. So held, Thursday
evening, two were initiated. There
will be work at the next regular meet
ing which occurs, next Thursday night
and there will also be special meet
ing on the following, Thursday. for
work
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-05
Frank volIier.

Frank Vollier, aged 76, died at his
home at No. 10 Temple street, early
Friday morning, after an illness of
three weeks from asthma. He came
to Waterville in 1897, so the greater
part of his life was spent here. He
was very we'll known and much re-
spected by everyone.
He is survived by widow, Mrs. So
phia Vollier, two sons, Vede and Jo-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-05
Excitement on Liverpool, Market.

Liverpool. Dec. 4.-The cotton market
opened amid great excitement. Futures
we're quoted at IS 10 4o-10O psnce
higher. January and February running
Immediately to 6.55 pence, being IS
points higher. Trading had quoted
down considerably by noon. The tone
was still firm. official spot prices We're
advanced 40-1G0 pence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-05
Her Foresail Blown to Ribbons.

Halifax, n. s.. Dec. 4.-The Ameri-
can schooner Maxine Elliott. Capt
George Lee, from Gloucester. Mass.
Nov. 80. for New Foundland on d
frozen herring trip. encountered a gale
en- the Nova Scotia coast last hight,
during which her foresail was torn in
ribbons and other slight damage sUs-
tanned. The vessel put into Yarmouth,
today, for repairs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-05
NUMEROUS DEATHS
But Less New Gases of Typhoid at
Butler, Pa.

Butler, Pa. Dec. 4.-Only II new
cases of typhoid fever were reported
to the board of health, today. but more
deaths occurred than in any previous
day since the epidemic commenced, the
number being six, which makes the.
total to date 43.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-05
A Case of "True" Love.

New york. Dec. 4.-In the rectory of St
Georges church. today. Miss Minnie Ash
ley, Well-known actress. was married to
former congressman William Aston Chan
ger me ceremony was performed by
KEY Or W. S. Rainesford. Immediately
after the ceremony Mr.. and Mrs. Chanler
left for Palm Beach, Fla, where they
Will spend their honeymoon,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-05

William Judge is planning to leave
some time next week on a. picture
taking trip in the woods in the vicinity
of Eustis. Although a self-taught am
ateur and using ordinary equipment,
Mr.. Judge does unusually fine work in
views. some of his wood scenes being
very artistic and beautifully executed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-05

The Colby Junior exhibition parts
We're announced. yesterday. as follows:
Miss Ethel l.. Howard. Winslow: Miss
Ethel NJ. knight, Watervilic: Miss Adj
die NJ. Lakin, Watervillc; Miss Rose
NJ. Richardson. East Corinth: Guilford
y. Coy. Pfesque Isle: and Arthur l..
Field, Bakersfield, VT.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-05

It is urged upon all who use the
wate, service of the Maine Water Co.
to take all due .precaution to prevent
the waste of water at this time Of con-
tinued drouth.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-05

The usual services will occur at the
Methodist church, Sunday. with SER
mon by the pastor, Rev. G. r. Palmer
at 1890; Sunday school at L.; Junior
League at o'clock: Senior League at
6; regular prayer meeting at Z o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-05

VaEge Gilbert, contractor for the
Hollingsworth & Whitney Co. on the
Misery township. and known to many
of the hunters of the city as a royal
entertainer and host, was in the city,
Yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-05
Other English Markets Awakened.

London. Dec. 4.-The rise in cotton
caused intense excitement in Manchcs-
ter and Liverpool, Friday. American
advanced % to IL points over Thurs
days; closing prices. 1t is said locally
that il the official crop estimate of the
United States department of Agricul
ture made public, Thursday, is correct
it means Il terrible calamity for Lam
caShir@.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-05

The following awards for land dam
ages have been made against the Wa.
tervillc & Oakland Electric Road:
Jerome Wilson, $3.50; c. =. Wheeler,
s115.50; c. f. Gleason. $22117; L. l..
Parker. $i26.45: George A. Dingley,
$155; Robert II. Union, $547.5O; total,
S1i61ia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-05

At the Universalist church, Sunday,
the pastor will preach at 1890; Sunday
school at 11.45; Y. =. c. u. meeting
at O'Clock. Music will be furnished
by the male quartet and the young
ladies choir.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-05

Rev. John G. Perkins. minister of the
First Parish church in Portland, will
preach, tomorrow morning. at the Uni
tartan church in exchange with Mr.
PettinEill. At $50 in the evening the
first vcsper service of the new series
viii be held and will be conducted by
Mr.. Perkins
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-05

Company Ii is busy with plans for
the fair which VIII be held in a few
weeks row, as it is the intention to
make it an unusually good one. Harold
Leon Pepper will have charge of the
play which will be presented us one OF
the stage attractions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-05
Herbert Spencer Very III.

London, Dec. A bulletin issued
here, this evening, announces that the
condition of Herbert Spencer. the
famous writer. who has been ill for
some time, is causing serious anxiety.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-05

1t has been found that the truss work
in the Colby gymnasium put in, last
year, to support the roof in place of
the posts that We're removed on ac-
count OF basketball. is weakening and
that the roof is in danger of falling
The gymnasium, therefore, will be
closed until the difficulty can be rem
edied.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-05

Judge and Mrs. Frederick 4. Powers
stopped off in the city, yesterday, to
call on Llewellyn Powers, Colby '07
while on their way home from Show
hogan,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-05
Robbers Took About SIS. 900.

Johannesburg. Dec. THE Robinson
bank at Randfontein was attacked. to :.
ter gagging the manager and his assist
ants, secured sl5,oo0 The robbers escaped.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-05

At 1890. at the Baptist church, Rev.
II. NJ. Ives. pastor, will preach. Sunday
school at II; Junior Endeavor at 1
o'clock; Senior meeting at 6; regular
evening service at 7.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-05

Hon. William r. Haines returned
from business trip to the scene of
his numbering operations in northern
Maine, yesterday. He found six inches
of snow in the woods.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-05

There will be a meeting of the eX-
ecutive committee of the Board Of
Trade at the Office of Hon. Warren c.
PhilbrOok, Monday evening.