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The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-08-13

home one night, when the score was
close. he suddenly turned to his OPP
ponent and said:
III bet my trousers against yours
that 1 beat you"
Very we'll; it's a 60" was the re-
ply.
Mr.. Schwab won. He demanded his
winnings. and when the other hest
tated the other members of the party
began to deride him. He then dis
ROBBED. Shortly after, the loser said
We'll, Charley, surely you will lend
me a pair?"
Indeed 1 will not" said Mr.. schwab.
What! You don't expect me to go
home in this attire?''
why, of course; that is where you
lose"
He took to the alleyways for his
home, six blocks away, and was chased
by two policemen who had been sent
after him by his fellow merrymakers.
Mr.. Schwab's motto in running the
Carnegie works was Never rest"
Nothing was perfect, he believed. As
soon as he installed an Improvement
he started to find means of improving
on that improvement. He encouraged
his subordinates to think, to suggest.
He offered them inducements. AL
though the works We're immensely
profitable he StriVed continually to
make them more so.
1t was Mr.. Schwab who carried out
the plan of giving the superintendent
a personal interest in the output of
their departments. He invited them to
a dinner.
Now 1 want each of you to tell me
what your department can do" he
said.
Each man, after some mental f1gur-
ing, gave his answer.
Very well, said Mr.. Schwab, now
I'll give you so much bonus and We'll
see what effect that will have on your
production"
The result was remarkable. The
plan proved the most prolific the con-
Germ had ever adopted.
When Mr.. Schwab was elected presi-
dent of the Carnegie Steel Company
he purchased the Vandergrift home,
one of the handsomest residences in
the city. Capt. Vandergrift had spent
a fortune on the decorations alone and
they were the joy of the artistic set.
Mr.. Schwab determined to have every
thing new. The Vandergrift decora-
tions were effaced and replaced. Those
of the artistic set who got a glimpse
of the new decorations described the
act as sacrilege. When Mr.. Schwab
heard this he said:-"It is all matter
of taste"
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-08-13
ANNIE OAKLEY is
IN PRISON CELL.
show Steals a Negroes Trousers to
Get Money Enough to Buy Cocaine.

Get money Enough to Buy Cocaine.
From the Philadelphia Press.
Chicago, Aug. 10.-Annie Oakley,
daughter-in-law of Buffalo Bill' and
the most famous woman rifle shot in
the world, lies to-day in cell at the
Harrison Street Station, under a Bride
well sentence for stealing the trousers
of a negro in order to get money with
which to buy cocaine
This is the woman for whose spec
tacular craftsmanship King Edward
himself once led the applause in the
court yard of Buckingham Palace.
When arrested Saturday on the COM
plant of Charles Curtis, a negro, she
was living at 140 Sherman street. She
gave the name of Elizabeth Cody, but
it occurred to no one to connect her
with Col. Cody's famous daughter-in-
low. To-day, however, when brought
before Justice Caverly she admitted
her guilt.
Il plead guilty, your honor, but 1
hope you will have pity on me-" she
begged. 'An uncomfortable appetite
for drugs has brought me here. 1 be-
gan the use of it years ago to steady
me under the strain of the life l was
leading, and now it has lost me every
thing. Please give me a chance to
pull myself together"
The striking beauty of the woman
whom the crowds at the Worlds Fair
admired, is gone. Although she is only
rs years old, she looks almost 40. Hers,
in fact, is one of the extreme cases
which have come up in the Harrison
Street Police Court. Tomorrow she
will be taken to Bridewell to serve
out a sentence of $45 and costs.
"A good long stay in the Bridewell
will do you good" said the court.
The prisoners husband, Samuel
Cody. died in England. Their son.
Vivien, is now with Col. Cody at the
latter's ranch on the North Plant. The
mother left Buffalo Bill" two years
ago and has since been drifting around
the country with stray shows.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-08-13
Crops i'm Liberty.

Walthourville, Liberty County. Ga.
Aug. 12.-The crops in this neighbor-
hood are the best in several wears
There will be twice as much corn
made as last year, cane is good and also
potatoes.
Cotton is the only crop that is not
up to the standard. II has not been
doing so Well Not over so or 20 per
cent. OF crop will be made. Rice
Is short IN acreage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-02
Eliphalet Roweii,

The news of the sudden death of Ma
ior Eliphalet Rowell, at the home of
his son William, at Minnea polls, was
received here, Saturday morning.
Death occurred at o'clock Saturday
morning, after short attack of inflam-
nation of the bowels.
Major Eliphalet Rowell for over 60
years citizen of Hallowell, came from
sturdy, patriotic, New England stock.
His grandfather Eliphalet R., moved
from New Hampshire to Livermore,
where his father, Abijah Rowell, was
born in 1875, the only boy in a family
Of five children. Eliphalet was born,
May %, 1922 His mothers father was
Moses Warren, a Revolutionary soldier,
who moved from WATERFOWL, Mass, to
the town of Jay, where he died at the
age of rs. Major Rowell well remem-
bered hearing his grandfather refer to
incidents of Bunker Hill and other bat
ties which he fought. The parents of
MIR. Rowell lived to great age, his father
to SO years, months, and his mother
10 sc years and 2 months.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-02

Abijah RoWell was farmer and Eli
plaet followed this calling on the home
farm until is years of age, when he
went to Brunswick and entered the
printing office of Thomas w. Newman
as an apprentice. Mr.. Newman con-
Quoted business there until 1889, when
he came to Hallowell and founded the
Maine Cultivator and Hallowell Ga
zette. Mr.. Rowell came with him and
worked on the newspaper until lS4o,
when he took a term of study at the
Hallowell Academy. He taught school
two terms in his native town of Liver
more and in the summer of 1874
worked in the office Of the Boston POST.
His case was next to that of 3. p. Shil-
laber, who achieved fame in his MRS.
Partington' The following year he
returned to Hallowell and purchased
half interest in the newspaper OF his
old employer, Thomas w. Newman.
The firm Newman & Rowell existed
until June, 1852, when Mr.. Newman
retired and was succeeded by Hiram
| L. Wing, the new firm being Rowell q
Wing. In 1859 Mr. Rowell bought Mr..
Wings share and was sole proprietor.
Charles e. Nash later bought haif IN
the business, but retired In 1852 to
enter the army. In 1865 he returned
and purchased the entire business OF
Mr.. Rowell, the latter's continuous con-
nection in whole or in part with the
Maine Cultivator and Hallowell Ga
zette having lasted 26 consecutive
years. =,
| During the War of the Rebellion Mr..
Rowell was called into the service 10
act as paymaster. For six months ne
was in Philadelphia but later ana until
June. 1865. he made his headquarters
at Fortress Monroe, with rank OF major.
He was an honored member OIL 9ohn b.
Hubbard Post, and his interest In the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-02
Togus w. C. T. U. Entertainment

The entertainment, Friday evening, I'M
der the auspices of the Tosus Christian
Temperance Union was well attended by
the members of the Home and friends
nearby.
Mr. Reeds Introductory remarks were
rather humorous. Tcddie's nervousness
over his first tioclamatio before the pub
lie reminded more than one of his first
attempt before an audience.
The program for the evening consisted
of a few selections on the graphophone
a comic trial wherein Mr.. Reeds changes
in representing the attorneys and the
judge in the trial of the case of Goat
versus Boat were unique. 1t is not often
that one man in trial before the JUS
tees court is the whole show
The scenes shown upon the canvas from
the war with Spain, were interesting.
Mrs. James E. Libby assisted at the en-
tertainment by singing during the moving
of the canvas.
To Mr. Reed the Union is much indebt-
ed for his kindness. AS tribute of re-
spect to the president and by kindly
wish FOR the temperance cause, he was
prompted to give his services free. The
only charge made was for the expense Of
moving his paraphernalia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-02

\ hearing in the matter of repairing
the wharfing on the side of Water street
near Decker & Days siding was held,
Saturday afternoon. at the aldermcn's
room at the City. building. before the
committee on highways, bridges and
sidewalks. This hearing was the result
of communication read at recent
meeting of the city council from the
Decker & Day Hardware and Coal Co.,
asking that the city rebuild the wharf
ing. at the time of its reading the
communication was referred to the
committee before which the hearing
was held. On account of a misunder-
standing at the time the wharfing was
built it has not been entirely clear to
the committee who should stand the
expense Of rebuilding the wharfng-
the city or the owners of the property
on which the storehouse of the Decker
& Day is located. c. A. Knight, Esq,
appeared for the Decker &, Day Co.,
while City Solicitor Will G.. Atkins
looked after the oity's interest at the
hearing. The committee will give their
report at the meeting of the city coun-
Gil, this evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-02
GARDINER, e; BATH, Q.
Home Teams Superiority Shown
Throughout the Game, Saturday.

When Gardiner High met the Bath High
school team in the football game on
Quimby field, Saturday afternoon. it
showed its superiority in only few min
utes of play and won, % to 0. The visitors
could be seen to be much lighter than
Gardiner and showed that they had not
had as much practice or coaching as the
home team The afternoon was one es-
pecially fitted for the enjoyment of the
game by the spectators, of which there
were many. The play started with Bath
kicking to Gardiner and continued with
Mcnamara catching the ball and making
a good gain. The home team then lined
up for the first down and Messenger
btcked Baths line for about eight yards.
On the next down Mcnamara took the
ball on a quarterback play and with it
tucked firmly under his arm made break
for Baths goal. and only missed putting
it over by a few yards. Hopkins theI,
rushed the ball over and planted it square
iy behind the goal. Messenger then scored
one on a goal and the teams changed
goals and Gardiner kicked to Bath. Not
a very good catch was made and the ball
was downed with only short gain. Bath
then made the mistake of trying to buck
their opponents line and Gardiner gently
pushed them back several yards. In the
next two downs Bath failed to make the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-02
WATERVILLE.
THE GILMAN BLOCK CASE.
Mysterious as Ever, But Garland, the
Victim, Is Recovering.

The poisoning case in the Gilman
block, Friday night resulted much less
seriously than anyone familiar with it
had supposed it would, as Garland re-
covered consciousness along in the
small hours of the morning. and. al
though still weak was well on the road
to recovery, Saturday forenoon The
case still retained its mysterious feat.
ures, however, as Garland lIimself eouid
add but little to what had already been
learned. The officers put in good deal
of work during the day but only conf
paratively unimportant details were
unearthed. w.
Among the details discovered was the
one that the poison was doubtless chic
raj, which is understood to, be the prin-
cipal ingredient of the Knockout"
drops. 1t was also learned that Brown
obtained the whiskey at the agency.
This man was released during the
afternoon and allowed to-. depart for
Portland, as the police were satisfied
that he had no valuable knowledge re-
garding the case. They believe that he
was in the block onlyIby. chance and
was simply the victim circumstances.
His bearing while under arrest was
wholly in his favor, as he was appar-
emily very frank in allshis statements
and anxious to do all that he could to-
ward assisting to unravel the mystery.
So along in the afternoon he was given
his freedom.
No other arrests were made during
the day, as no EVIDENCE against any
particular party was obtained. The mo-
tive for the poisoning, if it was done
with malice, is somewhat doubtful. One
more or less unsatisfactory one can be
imagined, but that is about all.
The officers have not abandoned the
investigation and it is probable that
some definite action will result from
the case. either in securing means of
better supervision of the block or in
direct connection with this case a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-02

Preparations are now completed for
the Relief Corps fair which will begin,
Tuesday evening. at the Coliseum. The
advertising sheet will be out, today
though it was the intention to have it
distributed, Saturday, but was not
ready. The entertainment for the first
night will be the concert by the Nation
al Home orchestra, and the drill by Co.
A. EX-Gov. Joshua l.. Chamberlain and
staff will be the guests of the evening,
and will be escorted from the train and
to the Coliseum by the Cobbossee band
with Heath Port, 6. A. R., and CO. A.
n. G. S. NJ.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-02
DowIE's FATHER CRUSHED
BY FanaticaI Sons Declaration That
He Is Not His Son.

Essex, Ia, Nov. John Murray
Dowie, crushed by the attack made
upon him by his son, John Alexander
Dowie, says:
The statement that I am not tha
father of John Alexander Dowie is the
greatest myth ever uttered by the
mouthof man. 1t is scandalous that
my sofis4should repudiate me after 1
have sdoneSso much for him. He is my
son, and was born in lawful wedlock.
The records may be had in Edinburgh,
Scotland.'
The resemblance between John Muir
ray Dowie and John Alexander Dowie
is so close that the father has often
been taken for the son. The old man;
is growing feeble, land the recent
trouble has aged Rim greatly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-02

welfare of the company was constant
and Of great value. He was also a
member Of the Loyal Legion.
He was appointed postmaster Of Hal
lowell in 1865. and retained the posi-
ton for the long period Of IL years
His ability to manage successfully was
again demonstrated by the careful and
conscientious manner in which he con-
Quoted the affairs of the office.
He was elected treasurer of the
Maine Industrial School for Girls. In
1877, and became the business manager
of the institution. After two years he
was made superintendent and treasurer
and he devoted much time and energy
to the successful performance of the
duties connected Herewith.
Previous to the formation of the Re-
publican party Mr.. Rowell was Wing,
but thereafter was a staunch Republi-
can. Two years ago he delayed his visit
in Hallowell until the November cleo
ton, and cast his vote for VIM. McKin-
ley, having voted, as he at that time
stated, for every President since the
time of Henry Clay.
TIe was the Oldest member of the
First Baptist church, having joined in
1871, shortly after coming to Hallowell
to work. His Christian life was an in
spration to his friends and acquaint-
ences. He was active and jealous in
Bible class, Sunday school and church
work. His loyalty was at all times ap-
parent.
He was honored by the Republicans
of Hallowell, by election to the Legis-
lature in 1858, and his return in 1861 and
again in 1850 and 1881. He served in
both branches Of the city government,
and was mayor in 1890. For some years
later he was judge of the municipal
court, and he filled the position with
honor and dignity.
His wife, who passed away six years
ago, was Ellen Francis, daughter Of
Capt. Samuel Smith, an early shipmas-
ter of Hallowell. Seven children were
born to them. George S., Edmund p,
Lizzie F.. Emeline p. Ellen F., William
W., ard Linnie P. OF these George s., is
business manager of the Portland
Advertiser and William, with the
Minneapolis Journal, survive. OF his
own family one brother E. W. Rowell
of Lewiston and one sister, Mrs. E. C.
Luce of Auburn.
Since the death of his wife, and his
retireI mt from active business life
owing TO advanced years, he has en-
joyed good health. He made his home
winters with his son, William, in
Minneapolis, but retained his interest
in Home affairs and passed portion of
each summer here. His frequent letters
to the Journal one being Of quite recent
date, have been read with interest. His
advanced years brought no decline to
his mental resources. He was as act
i've and vigorous in his intellectual
capacities as in the prime of life. He
enjoyed a circle of friendship second
to no other citizen.
He passed some time in this city. this
summer, and also visited his old home
in Livermore. He was one OF the
founders of the Maine Press Associa-
ton and derived much pleasure from
their annual excursions. only last sum-
mer, joining the organization in it's
trip to the Samcset at Rockland.
He was elected president Of the Hal
lowell Savings Institution, in 1856. and
held the position up to the time of his
death,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-02

One of the prominent Halloween par
ties of the season was that which took
place. Saturday evening, at the home
of Miss Adeia Perry, when a party Of
lady friends visited her. taking her
wholly by surprise. The lady callers
We're attired in robes of white and wore
masks so that their identity was not
known until some time after the house
was entered and taken possession Of
Soon after the gentlemen arrived and
from that time until the party broke
up the event was one continuous round
of jollity during which candy-pull
was enjoyed and the several tests of
fate peculiar to that particular season
were tried.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-02

A meeting Of the fraternity of the
Zeta Epsilon Society will be held. this
evening, at the High School building.
and the report of the committee on
rooms and also Rev. J. L. Quimby's
special report on the rooms in the Saw
ings Bank building will be made. The
report of the committee which was APP
pointed to decide upon the date on
which 1.-The First Crusade" will be pre-
scented will be heard, as will the report
of the committee on a fair to be held
in December. Officers will be elected
for any vacancies that may exist and
any vacancies in the standing commit
tees will also be filled. The attendance
of every member is especially desired
to aid in the transaction of the bust
ness,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-02

required distance and the ball went to
the home team. Here the only tumble
OF the game was made. but McNamara
squared 1t by falling on the ball before az
I'aln payer did. and as the ball had rolled
some IL yards that distance was made iii
the tumble. After a strong line buck by
tanner, Messenger was sent over the line
for Gardeners second touchdown ana
Messenger kicked the second goal and
put the score up to r. After changing
goals the home team kicked to the visit
ors and L. Morse smothered it and took
for about 10 yards before he wasl
brought down. BY a center play Thebeau
made his five yards and after one more
down in which the visitors gained two)
yards. time was called and the first half
ended. Score: G. H. S.. II; B. H. S., 0.
The second half was about like the first
and Gardiner outplayed the Bath boys att
every point. Gardiner kicked to the visit
on this Two downs were then tried and
two yards were lost and the visitors wcrel
forced to punt. Rafter was under the ball
and made a pretty catch. Palmer andl
tage, and with a quarterback play by Nc
Namara and another buck by Hopkins
and one by Messenger, the ball was puel
within four yards of Baths goal and
second and Gardeners third touchdown
Messenger failed to kick the goal and|
Gardeners score was then H. Gardiner
then kicked to Bath, and after two downs
with loss of two yards the visitors again.
punted and Doloff caught the ball TO,
Gardiner. Here Messenger ploughedl
through Baths line for Is yards but OIL
the next play the ball was put back five
yards for an offside play. This. however |
did not seem to have any damaging effect
on the home team, for another touch
Time was then called. Messenger then
tried for goal but lost it and the game
ended with n score of 90 to in favor of
Gardiner. The lineup:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-02
NO HUMAN sEMBLANcE
Left Of ThesesJden After Falling 1000
FssE Down 4 Shaft.

Halifax. N. Nov As the result
of wrong signal givenSsto the cage
tender in DeminiofFEH colliery at
Glace Bay, Satnrda evening, two min
ers, John McDonal and Daniel Nc
Donald, We're hurled 1000 feet to death.
The cage assembled upwards with ter
rible rapidity, then overturned and both
men fell to the bottom of the shaft and
were crushed beyond all human SEM
blance. ~ ID
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-02
Sidney 3. Dyke,

Sidney r. Dyke of Wilton. died at the
hospital, Saturday morning, aged I. years.
Mr.. Dyke was native of Maine having
been born in Canton, oxford county In
July 1862, he enlisted at Weld in Co. G
of the 18th Me. Vol. Inf, with which h.
served until the following February, When
he was discharged at Philadelphia for
disability. Failing health at last com
PEELED him to come to the Home. seeking
the benefit of the excellent hospital treat.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-02

The Rummage sale which was held
Friday and Saturday, in the store next
Wards drug store under the auspices
of the local branch of the Woman's
Christian Temperance Union was a
most successful one and will net quite
neat sum for the treasury, and will
aid considerably in the good work
which this organization is doing in this
city and vicinity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-02
"Thelma," This EVENING.

Ethel Brandon and competent COM
pany will present "Thelma," this even
ing. at the Johnson Opera house. The
play is of such a high order and repu-
tation that it should draw q crowded
house. Special scenery and the fine
company give the assurance that the
performance will be one of unusual
merit and will add another success to
the many that have preceded it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-02

Mrs. Harvey R. Gatchell entertained
a party of 20 at Halloween supper at
her home, Saturday evening, the guest
of honor being Mrs. Charles Hutchin-
son of Waterville, formerly of Halo
well. The affair was most delightful
for all.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-02

ment which ne might receive here. He
had been here but a few days and was
so exhausted by the journey that his wife,
who came with him, had not yet returned
to her home in Wilton, fearing the worst.
His son was telegraphed for, Friday. but
did not arrive until Saturday afternoon.
The remains will be taken to Wilton by
the sorrowing widow and son. this morn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-02

Charles B. Hobbs arrived home, Sat
urday, from a 10-days vacation. He
visited Nashua, Worcester and Boston,
and took a full measure of enjoyment
from the trip. He attended the Me-
chanics fair while in Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-02

A special drill of Co. A, N. G. S. NJ,
will be held, this evening, at the
Arrnory at the Coliseum, and as prep
arations for the exhibition which will
be given the first night of the Relief
Corps fair will be made the attendance
of all the members of the company is
requested.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-11-02

Baggagemaster Strickland returned,
Saturday, from a 1O-days visit to his
old home in Skowhegan. He reports
his father, Augustus Strickland, stead
lily recovering from his recent illness.