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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-09
SUNDAY NIGHTS FIRE.
Considerable Damage Done to House
on Spruce Street.

An alarm of fire was rung in at about
'.15, Sunday evening, for fire in the
house on the corner of Spruce street
and College avenue, owned by Mrs.
Nichols of New York. P. w. Hanna
ford has charge of the property and
rents one part to Edward Stevens, the
other tenement being vacant. The
alarm came in the midst of cold.
driving snow storm but the department
responded promptly and after a tough
fight of nearly two hours succeeded in
conquering the blaze.
The fire started in the vicinity of the
chimney and worked into the partitions
where it was very difficult to get at it.
Mrs. Nichols had the attic piled full
of furniture and other property in stor-
age and the fire worked it's way into
this, making a nasty combination to
handle. A good share Of the furniture
was taken out before it had been dam
aged a great deal. The total loss will
probably be in the neighborhood of
$1,000 and is covered by insurance.
The building itself, especially the
roof, was pretty badly damaged. 1t
was rather difficult, last evening, in the
storm to determine just how much
damage had been done but conserva-
tive estimate puts it in the neighbor-
hood of the sum mentioned.
1t was on the whole one of the worst
jobs the department has had to tackle
for some time
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-09
Charles Iolford Qolloff.

After long illness with typhoid
fever, Charles Tolford Dolloff, Oldest
son of Mr.. and Mrs. E. M. Dolloff, died
at his home on North street, Sunday
afternoon. By his death another of the
fine young men of the city, and one
who was universally well liked, is re-
moved. Mr.. Dolloff was an attendant
at the Gardiner High school during the
four years course, and graduated in
June, with the class of 1902. He was an
active member of the baseball team for
the past two seasons. and was closely
connected with the social relations OF
the school, In the fall of 1902 he enter
ed the freshman class at Bates College
and was home to pass the holidays. On
account of sickness he did not return
to resume his studies. His age was &c
years and months. Funeral arrange
ments will be announced, later.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-09
Coming Ice Track Races.

A horse race or rather two horse
races are now being planned by the
horsemen of this city, to be held in the
ice track in the river at this city, that
are intended to bring together string
of horses in two classes that will make
as exciting race as has been held In
this vicinity this winter. Horses from
the three cities-Augusta, Hallowell
and Gariiner-will be included in the
races and these will be the best ones
available. Such horses as Peter Nor
gan, owned by Peter Coran of Sidney,
Maud M. and Maize Sidney owned by
Lishness and Malcolm of Augusta, re-
spectively; one of Walter Webb's (Au-
GUSTAV horses and several Gardiner
horses will probably be seen. Among
these last will be therefore,, Potter;
Morning News, Harrington; Doris E.,
Gray; Lou, DR.. Rafter; William p,
Wood; and George D., McGugin.
The races will be of two classes, one
a free-for-all pace and the other a free
for-all trot. The horses are limited to
those owned in the three above named
cities. A purse for each race of so
bushels of oats to be divided in three
prizes will be given. No entrance fee
will be charged. The date has not yet
been decided upon although the Gardi-
ner horsemen would prefer Wednesday,
but it has been left entirely to the
convenience of the out-of-town horse
men.
The entries will close on the morning
of the day appointed for the races. Be
sides the horses mentioned above a
horse from the Pine Tree Stock Farm
will likely he entered as well as Charles
Whitney's trotter. Entries are solicited
especially for the trotting class and APP
plication can be made to Frank L..
Gray, secretary of Track Association.
Gardiner. The entries and date will be
given later.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-09
uRIHE uRiRE DEAD.
Defeated and Discouraged Colombian
General Commits Suicide.

Kingston, Ja, Feb. 8.-The British
steamer Para, which arrived here, today
from Colon, brings the news Of the sui
eide. Jan. 30. OF the former Colombian
revolutionary General Uribe Tribe. Gen
Uribe Tribe published a letter, Dec. ~
advising Colombia to await the lapsine
of the Panama concession in 1904, whicf
would leave the Colombian government q
free hand in the matter Of the canal
The reports brought by the Para indI.
cate the possibility OF another revolution
In opposition to the Panama canal treaty
Washington, Feb. 8.-The report that
Gen. Uribe-Uribe had committed sui
eide. causes considerable surprise here.
After his surrender to the Colombian
government authorities, he performed
valuable services for the Colombian
government, inducing various guerilla
chieftains to desist in their opposition
to the government and to surrender
Subsequently he went to Bogota and
was cordially received. He was less
than 40 years old and brilliant fighter
and was long thorn in the side Of Co.
lombia.
Colombian officials here also are sur
prised and grieved at reports of
threatened revolution in Colombia. DR..
Heron, the charge d'affaires of Co
lombia in Washington, says he can
conceive Of no reason why there should
be a revolutionary movement. He said
he cannot realize how it can be on ac-
count of the Panama canal negotia-
tons, as the treaty providing for the
construction of that waterway has not
been ratified by the American Senate,
much less by the Colombian Congress,
which has not vet been elected
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-09

as Highway and Sewer Commissioners.
Within thirty days after this Section takes
effect, the Mayor, with the advice and
consent of the Board of Aldermen, shall
appoint three commissioners, whose terms
of office shall expire, respectively, in one,
two and three years from the first Mon
day in January, 1903; and annually, there
after, as conveniently as may be- shall
appoint one such commissioner for term
of three years. In case of a vacancy, a
like appointment shall be made for the
unexpired term thereof. The commission
err who has served the longest shall be
chairman of the board The board shall
have sole charge of the maintenance and
repair Of all streets, bridges, sidewalks.
public ways, sewers, drains, culverts and
catch basins. 1t shall appoint some com
petent person as Superintendent of
Streets, who shall perform all the duties
incumbent upon the present Street Com
missioner of the city. which office is here
by abolished, and when necessary, NAV
employ competent engineer.
Section 5. Sections l. 2, and 4 of this
Act shall not be binding upon the city
until accepted by vote of the legal voters
at the annual municipal election in March
1903, or at a special election called for ths
purpose and said voters shall have the
right to accept or reject each of said sec.
tons.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-09
At FAMINE PRICES.
Bread In England in War Time Would
Be Costly.

London, Feb. S.-The influential COM
mittee headed by the Duke of Suther-
land. Lord Strathcona, Lord Charles
Beresford and a number of members of
Parliament admirals and other promi-
nent men which was formed Feb. to
agitate the question of the security of
Great Britain's food supply in time of
war, issued a statement, today, in
which the opinion is expressed that in
the event of Great Britain becoming
involved in a European war the coun-
try must be prepared to see bread at
practically famine price.
The chief reasons given are that the
greatest source of Great Britain's food
supply is the United States where the
price of wheat can be raised artificially
and that the corn trade on both sides
of the Atlantic would expect to make
profits ON scale commensurate with
the war risks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-09
WILLING TO SETTLE.
Bolivia Will Send Ambassador to
Brazil Empowered to Act.


Rio Janeiro, Feb. 8.-The Bolivian
government has replied to the Brazilian
government agreement to the Brazilian
occupation and administration of Acre
territory pending the settlement of the
dispute and offering to send minister
plenipotentiary to Brazil invested with
full powers to negotiate a settlement.
Washington, Feb. 8.-The Acre dis
pute has caused considerable interest
here and the news that there is pros
pect for its settlement without recourse
to war is exceedingly gratifying to all
concerned. The Bolivians contend that
the ownership of the territory never
has been in dispute that it's sovereignty
has been acknowledged by Brazil by
treaty in 1867 by the appointment by
Brazil of consular representation and
by other acts. The grant by Bolivia to
an Anglo-American syndicate which is
developing the rubber industry of the
Acre tract, has been one of the ques-
tions which has brought the contro-
versy to an issue. Bolivia, heretofore.
has expressed her willingness to re-
fer the dispute to arbitration.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-09
THE CAUSE OF DEATH
OF Aged Westford, Mass, Town Farm
Inmate Causes Speculation.

Lowell, Mass, Feb. S.-A special to
the Mail says: Joseph Wilkinson, an
aged inmate Of the Westford town
farm. was buried in that town, today,
and the cause of death has caused
much speculation among the people of
the town. So far as known the death
certificate has not yet been signed.
Wilkinson and another inmate Of the
farm are reported to have engaged in
an alteration and that Wilkinson re-
ceived blow which rendered him un-
conscious. This alleged fracas oc-
Cured, Wednesday night, and Wilkin-
son died the next morning. District
Attorney Sanderson has been notified
of the case. Medical Examiners Hart
well Of Ayre, conducted an autopsy,
Saturday, but when asked for informa-
ton concerning the matter he refused
to say anything.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-09
FAIRFIELD.
Mrs. Kate Bradbury Mayo.

Mrs. Kate Bradbury Mayo. wife of
George Mayo, and daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Edwin Bradbury, of this town,
died at her home here, Friday night,
after an illness of only two weeks.
Mrs. Mayo was born in Fairfield, and
has always lived here. She was edu-
Gated in the public schools Of the place,
and was greatly beloved by all who
knew her. She was an accomplished
violinist, and has often been heard with
much pleasure in the social events of
the town. She officiated as organist
at the Baptist church. member of the
E. P. Pratt Relief Corps, and was the
leader of a musical club for some time
which was composed of Fairfield and
Waterville young ladies. She was mar
ried about two years ago, to Mr.. George
Mayo of this place. She leaves, besides
a husband, a babe of two weeks, a
father. mother and two brothers, to
mourn her loss, besides large circle
of friends and acquainta }whbi will
sincerely mourn her loss. The funeral
will be held at the Baptist church.
Monday afternoon. at 2 O'clock, Rev.
H. M. Ives will officiate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-09
THE BEST SOLUTION
Of Friars' Lands Matters Is the United
States Proposition.

Rome, Feb. S.-The Vatican emphatica1-
ly denies all the rumors of Cardinal Ram
polla's dissatisfaction regarding Gov
Taft's attitude in the Philippine questions
Dissatisfaction is felt at the Vatican to-
wards the arrangements initiated by
Monsignor Guidi's predecessors with the
mediators to whom, in addition to large
salaries, they promised % per cent. of the
properties the mediators should succeed
in retaining for the church.
The effect of Mgr. Guilds latest reports
and mature consideration seem to have
decided the Vatican that the best solu-
ton is to return to the original PROPOSE
ton made by the United States to resort
to arbitration for the purchase OF the
friar lands, the settlement of the rentals.
the indemnity for damage due from the
United States and the administration of
the charitable and educational trusts. 1t
is reported that the Pope has always sup
ported this solution.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-09
AN EXCELLENT SHOWING
Made by Fall River Cotton Mills in
Last Two Years.

Fall River. Mass, Feb SIN spite Of
the fact that many of the local mills
were losers by the dissolution of the
selling committee a year ago, they have
made an excellent showing in the last
two years according to the financial state
ment issued by a local brokerage firm.
The statement shows the condition of 30
Fall River mills, the stocks of which are
freely bought and sold. One-third of the
mills on the list had cloth placed with
the committee and suffered an aggregate
loss of 100000 by it's dissolution. This ac-
counts for the high debt of the several
mills. In the two year period for 1901
and 1902 inclusive, the operatives have
been paid higher wages and have been
given steadier work than during any 9TH
er two year period in the local Industry
There are several features, not the
least of which is that showing that the
mule spinner is rapidly being thrown out
of work through the discontinuance of
machinery used in that particular branch.
During the period 9S,26S mule spindles
have been thrown out of the. mills and
ring spinning frames substituted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-09
SORE NECK

Take SCOTS Emulsion fol-
scrofula. Children often have
sores on the neck that won't
heal up. The sores may come
and go. Parents may not
know what's the matter nor
what to do. Scrofula is the
trouble and SCOTS Emulsion
is the medicine.
SCOTS Emulsion heals the
sores. But that is not all.
Scrofula leads to consumption.
This is the real danger.
Scots Emulsion is the
ounce Of prevention that
keeps off consumption.
Wen send you little to try, if you like.
SCOTT & BOVINE, 4oo Pearl street, New York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-09

The U. SIS. Raleigh, Commander A.
P. Nazro, United States navy, sailed
from the Ktttery navy yard shortly af-
ter 2fP,M M. Saturday, for New York,
where the cruiser win take aboard her
ammunition. During her stay of two
years at the navy yard the cruiser has
been practically rebuilt. A board of in
spection, consisting of Capt. Charles J.
Train, United States navy; Capt,
Charles Rocker, United States navy:
Naval Constructor John j. Woodward,
United States navy, and Maj. Charles
II. Laucheimer. United States Marine
Corps, sailed on the vessel to inspect
the craft during the trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-09
Funeral Of Mrs. Sarah w. coIcord.

The funeral of the late Mrs. Sarah
w. Colcord was held at the home of
her daughter, Mrs. George w Paul,
West Farmingdale, at 2 P. M. Sun
day, conducted by her pastor, Rev. w.
d. Plummer. Mrs. Colcord united with
the Baptist church in this city in 1855
and had always been an active and
earnest worker; and during the last
years, since she had been unable to
attend service, she still retained her
interest in all that pertained to it's well
fare.
Mrs. Colcord was lifelong resident
of West Farmingdale, and was beloved
by large circle of friends in that place
and this city. She is survived by one
daughter, Mrs. George w. Paul, and
one son, Joseph Colcord, now located
in Texas. Her age was So years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-09

TO sleigh made a quick trip up that
street. The horse had been hitched on
the street and when the driver, whose
name we could not learn, had unhitch-
ed and was getting into the sleigh
when the reins slipped from his hands
and frightened the horse which started
on the gallop. The man was thrown
cut but sustained no injury and the
horse continued up street. He narrow
ly missed several sleighs on the street
and when last heard of was still on his
wild flight toward the New Mills.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-09

Messrs. w. T. Haines and H. d. Ea-
ton have placed the contract for the
Ticonic suspension bridge with the Ber-
lin Construction Co. of Berlin, Conn.,,
and the construction work is now. under
way. The bridge will be six feet wide
and $40 feet long and it expected that
it will be open to the public by the time
the ice is out of the river. The cost
will be in the neighborhood of 100000
The designer is Edwin D. Graves OF
Hartford, Conn.,, ]. r. Worcester, con-
sulting engineer and J. H. Burleigh and
Ira E. Getchell local engineers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-09

The following announcements have
been made for the Colby senior exhibit
ton: Wordsworth as a Poet and a
Man." Leon c. Staples; 1.-The Day OF
Great Things" Cecil M. Daggett; 1.-THE
Labor Question" G. P. Richardson;
Oriental Reorganization" George T.
Sweet; "a National University" Shep-
pard Emery Butler; 'The College
Mans Debt and Opportunity" A. M.
Watts; Problems of Culture in the
Lives OF Modern Women Clara l..
Martin; "Emerson's Visit to Water
VILE" Eva May Johnson; "Schiller's
Mary Stewart" Gertrude Belle Moody.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-09
Hunton. Bradley.

There was a very quiet wedding at
s o'clock Saturday evening, at the
home of Mr.. F. D. Hunton, Winthrop
street, only immediate relatives being
present, when Mr.. Frederick D. Hun
ton and Mrs. Henrietta B. Bradley
were united in marriage by Rev. w. D.
Plummer. Mr.. Hunton is well known
in Hallowell, and their many friends
unite in extending congratulations.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-09
Sunday Niqht's Fire.

An alarm was given at 7.45 last even
ing, for a chimney fire in the Liver
more house on Lincoln street The de-
partment was very prompt in respond
ing and after hasty application of
chemical extinguishers, which removed
all danger of serious outbreak, returned
to the station. The house is occupied
by George c. Fuller. No damage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-09
ADMIRAL WILDES DEAD,
Passed Away just Before Steamer
Reached San Francisco,

Washington. Feb. 8.-The navy depart
ment was, Saturday. advised of the sud-
den death of Rear Admiral Frank Wildes
on board the steamer China, off San Fran
cisco, Friday. The admiral had been in
Ill health for some time and was invaded
home on account of general breakdown
of his physical constitution
Rear Admiral Wildes was junior soua-
dron commander on the Asiatic station.
flying his flag on the Rainbow He en-
tered the naval service in 1860 and was
made rear admiral in October. 1901
He was on his way home from China
on sick leave.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-09
James Jones.

James Jones of Providence, r. l.,
late u. S. navy, died at the hospital,
Saturday. Mr.. Jones was born in Nor
wich, Conn.,, Dec. 20. 1880. He served
during the war on board the U. S. ship
Pinola, enlisting at New Orlenas in
March, 1862, as a landsman. He was
discharged at Pensacola, Fla, in June,
1865, with the rank of quartermaster.
He came to the Home from Providence,
r. l., in June, 1901.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-09
WATERVILLE.

At a meeting held, Saturday, the fol-
lowing were selected by the Colby stu
dents to represent the college on the
arbitration board Of the Maine College
Athletic Association: From the alum
nj. Colby Bassett, Boston; from the
faculty, DR.. w. S. Bailey; from the stu
dent body, Harold Soule, '04.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-09

Mr.. and Mrs. Abram Mute started
for Wiscasset, Saturday morning, but
had gone only few miles when the
sleigh was upset in the snow drifts.
Having emptied the sleigh of it's oc-
cupants, the horse turned and ran back
toward Gardiner and succeeded in de-
molishing the sleigh before he had
gone far. Neither Mr.. or Mrs. Mute
nor the horse were injured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-09
SKOWHEGAN.
Mrs. Alma Haines.

Mrs. Alma Haines, wife Of the late
John Q. Haines, died, quite suddenly,
Friday afternoon, at Hotel Coburn,
where she has made her home since the
death of her husband. The cause of
her death was pneumonia, the illness
lasting only two days. The only near
relatives of the deceased are two broth
ers ard one sister Funeral services
will occur, Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-09

Mrs. A. E. Buck. formerly of Japan,
has sent the Hubbard Free Library a
number of valuable books, including
the Letters of Robert and Elizabeth
Browning" and "Pilgrimages in Italy,
Poland and Cyprus" by Rider Hag-
gard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-09

The Rome newspapers announce that
in consequence of the cold weather and
in view of the number of pilgrimages
that he will have to receive during
February the Pope decided to suspend
his audiences, Saturday and Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-09

Mr.. and Mrs. Alex Doyle with there
daughter Miss Grace Doyle, expect to
visit the, Pacific coast in the spring and
on their return pay visit to Mrs.
Doyle's sister, Mrs. H. M. Anderson, at
Kansas City, Mo.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-09
Burglar confesses HI. Crime.

Schenectady, N. Y. Feb. Sat a re-
ligious service at the local Rescue Cos
pei mission. today, Judson w. Blodgett
became much affected by the words of
the speaker and confessed that he had
committed murglary in Saratoga. He
voluntarily went to police headquarters,
where he confessed his crime and was
locked up.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-09

The Hubbard Free library has re-
celved from Everett T. Getchell of
Washington, D. c., an assortment OF
about 500 calendars of artistic and
beautiful designs. Ninety were sent
to the Industrial School,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-09
Nearly Forfeits His Life,

A runaway almost ending fatally.
started horrible ulcer on the leg Of
J. B. Orner. Franklin. Ill. For four
years it defied all doctors and all
remedies. But Bucklen's Arnica Salvc
had no, trouble to cure. him. Equally
good for Burns. Bruises. Skin Eri,p.
lions and Piles. Csc. at Bowditch.
Webster & Co.'S dru5 store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-09

The latest and a very valuable addi-
ton to the collection of portraits of ex-
mayors of this city has been received
and hung in the aldermen's room in
the City building. This last one is a
beautiful oil painting Of Robert Halo
well Gardiner, the first mayor of Car
diner. 1t was presented by Hon. r. H.
Gardiner of Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-09

The installation of the officers-elect
Of Hermon Lodge, r. and A NJ, will
be held i'm Masonic hall, Tuesday even
inE. and will be- for members only. A
banquet will be served at the close of
the installation and speeches will be in
order.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-09

A young son of John Abbott of Ran
dolph, met with an accident while
coasting, Saturday, by which one of his
legs was broken in two places This is
the second accident, this winter in this
vicinity, that has resulted so seriously
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-09

The remains of the late Ralp Hilton,
son of Amos Hilton of Whitefield, were
brought to this city, Saturday forenoon,
from Madison, and were taken to
Whitefeld. Mr. Hilton was formerly
employed in the woolen mill in this
city and had only recently gone to
Madison for like employment. His age
was "a years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-09

Mrs. Anna Ham, now sojourning in
Chicago, expects to return East with
her sister, Mrs. Buck, wife of the late
minister Buck. early in the spring and
occupy the Baker homestead for sea-
son.