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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-31
"a MORNING TONIC.
"TELL~CRAIG,

Representative d, L. Carlton, OF
Duplin, is in receipt of the following
letter from boy in his county that ex-
plains ITSELF
"KenansVille, N c., Jan. 30, 1903.
"Hon. d. l.. Carlton, Raleigh, N. c.:
Dear Sir: 1 see from the papers that
a bill has been introduced prohibiting
the sale and use of fire crackers and air
guns. AS you are aware l have moved
in the country and have become
country boy, and am very fond of shoot
ing my air gun. I have recently pur-
chased an air gun that costs about four
dollars l hope you will not vote for
that bill If you do 1 will never vote
for you to go to the Legislature again. ;"
So we may expect to hear MIR. Carlton
vote mo" when that bill comes up
Watch him.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-31
BILLS INTRODUCED.

S. B. SOC. Mann, of Hyde: To provide
for graded school in village and town.
ship at Swan Quarter, in Hyde county. To
Education
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-31
BILLS ON SECOND READING.

H. B. 3O1, S. B. 267: To authorize the
commissioners of Carteret county to levy
a special tax of IS 1-3 cents on prop
erty and 40 cents on the poll to build and
repair bridges. Roll-call Passed sec
ond reading, Sc to o. On calendar.
s B. 274: To allow the city of Green's
boro to issue bonds. not to exceed $780,
O0O Roll-call, passed second reading 80
to 0. On calendar.
S. B. ZIG: To amend the charter of the
city of Greensboro and to allow the city
to use certain moneys for improvement
of water-works. The amount is $4,000,
left over from an issue of bonds for
electric light plant. Passed second read
ing 81 to 0. On calendar.
H. B. So, S. B. 1853: To amend the
charter of the town of Toxaway, of Tran
sylvania, by changing its name to Estate.
Passed final readings and ordered en-
rolled.
H. B. 900, S. B. 212: To change the
name of the Eastern Insurance Company
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-31

Oxford, N. c., Jan. 20.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-06-08
LIVELY TOWN MEETING
In Which Skowhegan Voters Use Some
Strong Language.

SkoWhegan, Me, June "A special
town meeting, the third since the an
nual meeting last March, was held in
Coburn hall, Saturday afternoon.
In many respects it was one of the
most remarkable meetings ever held
here. Insinuations of bribery, double
dealing and dishonesty were freely
made. and the lie was passed between
certain citizens, yet it was all done in
Il perfect Chesterfieldian manner.
In reality the meeting held was not
n new meeting. 1t was simply an ad-
journed meeting of that held a week
ago last Thursday.
While there We're several articles in
the warrant the principal business was
an attempt to reScind the vote of Il
week ago, whereby the town, by big
ma jOrty, voted to construct a bridge
over the North channel of the Kenne-
bee river ut a cost of 1880 and to
award the contract to the American
Bridge co. of New Yor. After a de-
bate of four hours the town voted not
to rescnd the vote of a week ago.
A new member. S. w. Gould, was
elected to the bridge committee.
The only other business transacted
was the election of a tax collector.
EX7Sheriff f. p. Pencil made the low
est bid, one cent, and was elected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-06-08
CLAYTON X. Hudson.

Clayton K. Hudson died, Saturday
evening, at his boarding place on sum
mcr street after a two weeks illness
with typhoid fever. His age WAS 20
years and he was born in Woodstock,
Vt. About one year ago Mr.. Hudson
came to this city from Woodstock and
entered the employ of Preble & KCenc
as assistant undertaken and held the
position until taken ill. He was an
unusually capable young man and was
well liked by every one who knew him
as a friend or in Il business way. The
remains We're sent on the night train,
Sunday, to his home in Woodstock. VT.
and were accompanied by Mr.. and Mrs.
Hudson, the young mans parents, who
were called here several days ago on
account of his serious illness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-06-08
rendered a Surprise Party.

A veritable surprise party was ten
dered by the members of the Senior
class of the High school to Leon Ken
dali. one of the number of the grad
uatinG class, who left the city, Sunday
night, to accept position in MaSSa
chusetts. At the High school building
Saturday evening. Mr.. Kendall was met
by the members of the class of 1903
with several of the teachers, and was
presented with a fine leather dress suit
case Mr.. Kendall left on the train
Sunday night. for Everett. Mass.
where he has Il position in the chem
zeal laborator at the works of the
United States Steel Co. Mr. Kendall
was one of the prominent men of the
graduating class of this year and was
the pitcher on the school ball team
of this season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-06-08
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

Nova Scotia live Holsters arrived ut
Portland, in great numbers. Saturday
evening, about $4,000 being the record
of the receipts.
The ladies June handicap tournament
was held at the Portland Golf Club
grounds. Saturday. There were six
entries Tho winners were Mrs. Henry
ST. John Smith and Mrs. Harris
Rounds.
The annual meeting Of the "W'itc
Coats" as the veteran members Of tn"
light infantry who served before the
Civil war are called. took place at
Portland, Saturday evening. Cen.
Samuel j. Anderson was chosen prcsi-
dent. The Old company is now reduced
to II men.
The body of Peter Kilroy, father of
Pat Kilroy, the wcll-known puglist.
was found. Saturday. in the Lewiston
canal by the police. The body is sup
posed to have been in the water since
Wednesday. Mr.. Kiroy was about GS
years OF age. ard had resided in Lewis
ton for many years.
The liquor deputies made several
raids at Portland. Saturday, and on
Middle street found barroom doing
business and carrying Il big stock, in
Guiding whskcy. gin, wine. brandy.
rum and beer. The deputies took ev-
erything in the place except six lem
ons. They were successful at other
places, but did not find so large
stock anywhere else.
Tuesday morning, Gcorro r. Mcneil
a Pullman car conductor who is Bcs-
tonian, landed the largest salmon ever
captured in any Of the EanSelcy Wa
tiers. 1t was net until after "a nrEt Of
more than an hour that he succeeded in
bringing the fish to the side OF the
boat where he could land him The
fish weighed 1Gh pounds. Mr.. Mcneil
did not have a guide, but had a friend
in the boat when the great stroke OF
luck occurred Mrs. Seth L. Larrabee.
wife of the Hon. Seth l.. Larrabee of
Portland, landed the largest trout of
the season during the week. 1t weighed
~ ppur1S
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-06-08

Next Sunday, the graduating class of
the High school in this city will at
tend church at the Methodist church.
when the Baccalaureate sermon will be
given by Rev. r. N. Joscelyn. The
class has finished it's regular school
work and the preparations for the
graduation exercises are rapidly pro-
crossing. Dennis orchestra of 10
pieces of Augusta, has been engaged
to furnish music for graduation even
ing. The sale of seats for graduation
will commence, Monday, June Is.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-06-08
Ariel Jones.

Ariel Jones, aged II, died at his home
in North Fairfield, Friday night. Mr..
Jones was n well-knoWn and highly
esteemed citizen of the town where Il
great many years of his life We're spent.
He was well known here in Waterville
and was Il member of the Waterville
Lodge, No. 33, f. and A. NJ He is
survived by a widow and three chill
dren. These are Ed Jones of North
Fairfield, Mrs. Charles Boothby of
Lewiston, and Mrs. Eugene Covelle of
North Fairfield.
The funeral will be held at his late
residence at / o'clock this afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-06-08
NEWS NUGGETS.
Brought by the Wires from the North
East, South and West.

Two slight earthquakes were felt at
Guayaquil Ecuador, Saturday morn
ing.
Yale Freshman crew, Saturday night
at Gales Ferry. outrowed the Varsity
for the eighth time.
The Legislative Council of the Orange
River Colony at Bloemfontein, has
unanimously adopted the customs con-
vcntion.
Ambassador Meyer and Mrs. Meyer
have gone from Rome to Turin, where
they will be the guests of the Duke
and Duchess AoSta.
The International Chemical Congress
at Berlin, Saturday, adopted a reso-
luton favoring an international agree
mcnt prohibiting the use of phosphor-
US in making matches.
While indorsing Il check to pay the
premium on life insurance policy for
$4,000, which he had just taken out
]. S. Farrier dropped dead in the Far
ley Bank at Montgomery, Ala.
James S. Kearly has been sentenced
at Helena, Mont, to life Imprisonment
for the murder of Thomas Crystal.
was one of the best-known civil and
mining engineers in the northwest.
Giovanni Grassi of Portsmouth, N.
H., has entered suit against the Massa-
chusetts Contracting Company for $780,
900. GraSsi was made blind and other
wise injured by dynamite explosion
at Henderson's point.
The English ambassador, the Hon.
Michael H. Herbert, and Lady Herbert,
who are soon to sail for Europe, ar
rived, Saturday, at Newport, r. T., to
spend a few days with Mr.. and Mrs.
Richard T. Wilson, parents of Lady
Herbert.
Chief Examiner A. E. Server of the
civil service commissions resigned, Sat-
urday. The President will promote
Frank M. Higgins, chief of the exam
lining division of the commission to the
place. Mr. Server VII resume the prac-
tice of law.
The German ambassador. Baran
Speck Won Sternberg, and family ar
rived at The Weirs, N. H., Saturday,
and were at once conveyed to Cover
nor's island, where the baron will
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-06-08

has been used before for the purpose
was fitted up as soon as possible and
Secrs moved there from the police sta
ton in the afternoon. Charles Cabana,
m immune. was employed to care for
the man. DR.. Jolly of the Board OF
Health took prompt measures to fu-
mfgate the whole City building and
had the work well under way early in
the afternoon. The cell room was CIV
en- especially drastic treatment SO that
no danger of contagion from that
source is feared.
Seerg was seen by DR.. F. G. Thayer
during the day and considered him to
be suffering from a very mild case Of
the disease. 1t is understood that he
had been employed up on the st. John
river and came through direct from
there. He has been sick since April,
but not seriously at any time. The
case is evidently q very mild one, al
though showing true symptoms Of
smallpox.
A member of the Board of Health in
discussing the case, said that he did
not consider there to be any danger
from officer Roderiquc through his in
tcrcourse with Seers, as it was not
long enough nor close enough to cause
cOntagion.
There is no fear of any spread of the
disease in the city. Seers will be
strictly quarantined until all danger
| is passed in his case. If the other man
became contaminated no danger is ex-
| pectcd from him as he will doubtless
| take good care to keep out of the city,
knowing that he is wanted here by the
| officers. The conditions are not con-
! sidered serious, none of the physicians
who have been connected with the case
being alarmed. 1t is thought that it
| will mean another one of those small
pox bills for the city to pay and that
! is all. The city has been through too
many similar experiences to be at all
| frightened by this one.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-06-08
CASE OF SMALLPOX.
John Seers, a Stranger, Found Suffer
inq With That Disease.

What the doctors believe to be mild
case of smallpox has been dicoVercd
in the city. \ man who gives his name
as John Seers applied to Officer Roder-
iuue, late Friday night, for lodgings.
He was first directed to the Exchange
hotei on Front street, but showed
some reluctance about going there, CIV
ing his reason that he might have
smallpOY. The officer was fairly taken
off his feet by this startling Informal
ton, but it was given 50 earnestly and
with so much apparent honesty that
there was little reason for doubling.
The man was then taken to DIR. L. >.
Merrill who, after the examination, eX-
pressed the opinion that it was Il case
of smallpox all right and notified Dr
J. l.. FOrticr chairman Of The Board of
Health.
The question then arose as to what
should be done with the man for the re-
mainder of the night. Tho Old police
station was thought of but was not
considered to be in condition 50 that
the man was finally lodged in the po-
lice station in the City building, where
he spent the remainder of the night
and the greater part of the day, Sat
urday.
Another man, understood to be Henry
Matthew, was in the station at tho
time and was later transferred to the
old station and escaped from there by
breaking out through a window on the
north side. The building had not been
used since the City building has been
occupied, so it was not so very diff
cult Il job to break out. A strict watch
was kept for the man all through the
day, but he had not been located up to
6 o'clock, Saturday evening. 1t is be-
lievcd that he has left the city and some
think that he has gone to Canada.
The board Of Health found itself in
the same predicament that it hasseVcr-
al times befOre-a case of smallpox on
its hands and no pest house. But the
building near Pine Grove cemetery that
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-06-08
CorneIrs New Athletic Managers.

Ithaca. June THE Cornell athletic
countil at it's final meeting Saturday.
elected new managers Of athletics as
follows.
Track. {. NJ Brave, 'Oi baseball. II.
f. Vincent. '0i: navy, w. II. Aldrich,
OF; assistant football manager. =. @,
Williams. '05.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-06-08

1t has been decided that Togus is to
have Il celebration, July 4th. There
will be a program of sports during the
day the whole to conclude with a grand
display of fireworks in the evening.
Anyone having suggestions for the
days sports should communicate with
Capt. Gallagher, who is the chief of the
committee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-06-08
STEAMER LINE SOLD.
Boston and Halifax Men Buy Canada,
Atlantic and Plant Line.

Halifax, n. s., June IA syndicate
of Boston and Halifax capitalists has
purchased for $250,000. the Canada, At
lantic and Plant Line steamer Halifax,
together with the wharf property at
Halifax, the leases of the wharf pro-
perty at Hawkesbury, n. S, and Char
lottestown, p. f. l., and the charter of
the steamer Olivette. The deal was
put through by Alfred S. Hayes ana r.
j. Daggett of Boston. The Halifax
men interested are George L. Boak and
r. T. Macilreith. Morton f. Plant WAS
the principal owner of the line
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-06-08

The local milkmen are planning 70
advance the price of milk one cent
per quart, this week, on account OF
the protracted drouth This has maze
the pastures very poor feeding 1of the
cows so that it has been necessary 70
feed them in the barns at considerable
extra expense.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-06-08
WATERvlLLE ADVERTISEMENTS.
LlGhTBODY'S HEADACHE POWDERS.

Absolutely safe, contain no substance
that is injurious to infancy or age, or to
those enfeebled by disease. No possible
danger of forming the drug habit by the
use of Lightbodys Headache Powders.
Corinna Me, November %, 1898.
Gentlemen:-Enclosed you will find %
cents in stamps, for which please mail me
one box of your Headache Powders. l
can't find any others SO effective, and
lind they leave no bad effect.
A M STEWARD.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-06-08
West Point Football Schedule.

West Point, N. Y, June THE
schedule of football games to be play
ed at West Point during the coming
season by the cadets is as follows:
Sept. 26, Colgate; Oct 3, Tufts; oct
TO- Dickinson; OCT. II, Harvard; Oct.
II, Yale: oct 81, University of Yer
mont; Nov. Z, Manhattan; Nov. IA,
University of Chicago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-06-08

The second nine of the High school
will play Il team composed of members
of the freshmen, junior and senior
classes on the Muster field at o'clock,
this afternoon. The second team will
also play Il game with the Williams
Grammar during the week, and will
play with South Gardiner at HalloWclI,
Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-06-08

A crew of fire fighting men in the employ
Of the Todd Lumber Co of Charlotte
county, N. b., made a CHASTITY discovery
in the wooden wilds of Cranberry brook
day night while trying to stay the pro
gress of the forest blazes. A skeleton of
a man wel-dressed was stumbled over,
the pockets of the coat being found to con-
tain a large sum of money in S. and $40
notes 1t was evidently the remains Of
an American sportsman. but up to the
present it has not been found out whom.
The officials are now in charge. Z
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-06-08

Charles Mcnamara, who has been
employed by the Maine Central on the
Rockland branch, has been assigned to
duty on the Accommodation train, to
take the place of the late Amasa
Bryant. He was the guest of his
father, John Mcnamara, Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-06-08

The shad fishing season on the river
in the vicinity of this city is still the
attraction to draw parties of ambitious
fishermen to the river almost every
night 1t is whispered that any con-
versation regarding lost shad nets, es-
pecially borrowed ones, would better
be made out of the hearing of Fred
Hill and two companions who recently
enjoyed Il night of sport.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-06-08
WATERVIILE.

Co. II is issuing invitations for a grand
ball to be held in the armory on
the evening of June 49, This Will be me
first attempt at entertaining made by INC
reorga nized company and a special effort
is being made to win success. There VIII
doubtless be a very large attendance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-06-08

George Seavey writes the Register of
his safe arrival at Punta Gorda, Fla,
June %, after a very pleasant trip of
six days, and just in time to hit my
teeth into a watermelon weighing 80
pOundS.'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-06-08
THE REBELS DEFEATED.
Gen. Gomez too Much for Gems. Matos,
Lara and Riera.

Coro, Venezuela. June AFTER two
days hard fighting the Venezuelan
government troops under the command
of Gen. Gomez assaulted the camp Of
the revolutionists commanded by Gen.
Matos. Gen. Rirra ana Gen. Lara and
inflicted Il complete defeat upon them.
The rebels were encampcd near Pedro
gal. 90 miles from this place. The
capture of Gen. Matos is expected
shortly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-06-08

A. y. Libby of the Pine Tree stock
Farm has purchased the Vaughn Grant
farm in Farmingdale and Mr.. and Mrs.
Grant will leave, the last of the week
for Washington where they will make
their future home. The household
goods and farm tools will be sold bv
auction, tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-06-08
Thomas Mullen.

Thomas Mullen Of Providence, died
at the hospital, Saturday evening, aged
"a years. Mr.. Mullen was IA life long
resident of that city, enlisting there
Nov. -, 1864, as a private in the End II.
l. Infy, + Co., with which he served
until the close of the war. He was add
mittcd to the Home in September last
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-06-08
High School Baccalaureate Sermon.

The Baccalaureate sermon to the
graduating class of the High school
was delivered by Rev. A. *. BALDWIN,
at the congregational church, Sunday.
The subject, THE Life of Service was
developed and presented in Il most
clear and pleasing manner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-06-08

The Maine Central has adopted the
Gould draw bar for it's passenger ears
and a good sized crew was busy, sat
urday and Sunday, making the neces-
sary changes. Formerly amy draw bar
that conformed with the requirements
of the Master Car Builders Assocla-
ton has been used.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-06-08
Driven to Casperat;nn-

Living at an out of the way place,
remote from civilization, a family is
often driven to desperation in case of
accident, resulting in Burns. Cuts.
Wounds Ulcers, etc. Lay in a supply
of Bucklen's Arnica Salve. It's the
best on earth. Csc. at Bowditch, Web
ster & Co.'S drug store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-06-08

A large number of the members of
Hallowell CO., and Granite Lodge,
Knights of Pythas, went to Augusta,
Sunday afternoon and attended special
services at the Congregational church,
with Calanthe Lodge of that city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-06-08

The remains of the recent fire at
the Hancock ice houses below this CITY
still shoulder and several small fires
have been started in that vicinity from
sparks blown from the burning dun
mage. A strict watch is being kept
about the scene Of the fire, and as no
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-06-08

The Master Mason degree will be
conferred on three candidates at the
meeting of Hermon Lodge, tomorrow
evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-06-08

There is every Indication of Il good
press of work at Johnson Bros. shoe
factory during the ensuing three
months. 1t is also rumOred that the
granite business will be looking up in
the near future.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-06-08

A number of members of the Old
South church will attend the county
conference of Congregational churches,
which occurs at Winslow, Tuesday and
Wednesday of this week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-06-08

Rev. f. w. Weber occupied his old
pulpit at the Universalist church, Sum
day morning, and delivered the bac-
calaureate address before the senior
class of the Richmond High school in
the evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-06-08

There were a large number of visitors
in town, Sunday, many coming from
Augusta for the delightful ride around
the lakes. The livery stables did a
rushing business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-06-08

The Wilson house, corner of Second
and Lincoln streets, now owned by j.
s. Hamilton, is receiving extensive re-
pairs-new underpinning, interior i'm
prOVementS, etc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-06-08

Mrs. Helen Robbins, who for the past
IL years has been engaged as the
hOusekecper at w. c.. Prehle's. Water
street, is very critically ill and her
death is hourly expected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-06-08

hospital, this morning: George w.
Wiley, late 4th Mass for readmission,
and Alexander Oakcs of Warren, Mass,
late + Co., 18th Mass, for admission.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-06-08

Miss Efie Morse, trained nurse, who
has been in Augusta for some months,
is taking a much needed rest at her
home in this city.