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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-27
GARDINER FIRE.
Creamery Plant Almost De-
stroyed, Last Evening.
Loss Will Reach if it Does Not Ex-
coed $4,000.
Three Tons Butter and 500 Gallons
Cream Lost.

Gardiner, Me-, May 26.-(SpeciaD.-
in the wooden building on Mechanic
street occupied by the Gardiner
mediately blown. Officer Cusick was
notified of the blaze and telephoned the
fire signal. The fire started at the rear
of the building around the boiler room
and before the department was on the
scene it had gained considerable head
way. The hose companies rapidly ga
thercd and in a short time water was
pouring on the building in tremendous
quantities. The blaze quickly worked
it's way to the center of the building,
which was soon a mass of flames. With
nine lines of hose playing on the build
ing the fire was gotten under control
after some time and after three-quar-
tiers of an hour steady playing the
flames were subdued and the all out
signal was blown at S35.
The damage to the building will be
c0n3ide rable. as the roof was almost en-
tircly destroyed and the whole interior
Was thoroughly SOdkcu With lllc Wi
umes of water that was turned into it.
A part of the machinery was costly and
of the best. The furnishings of the
creamery were complete and cost
large amount to install and will be an
almost total loss. Some three tons of
butter were in the building besides
about 300 gallons of cream. A greater
part of this butter was in the refrigera-
tor in the rear of the building and will
be Il total loss. Only Il small amount
of butter was removed from the build
ing and only few cans of cream.
L. T.. Hanley, the proprietor of the
creamery. was in Boston at the time of
the fire and the plant was in charge of
John Bagicy. The creamery building
was situated in a location closely sur
rounded by other wooden buildings and
this condition was one very favorable
fer a greater conflagration, but this was
happily averted by the work of the
iiremen. who are to be cOngra tulated
on their success in combining the fire to
the creamery building. The loss on
the building and stock is estimated at
$1,000 with insurance in Baileys and
Mlir's agencies that will probably
cover If
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-27

started are a saw mill owned by j. W.
Sproul, and a shingle and grist mill
owned by A. r. Burrill. 1nere was
quite breeze blowing in the direction
of the mills and it was feared that
sparks would be carried across the road
to the mill yard and ignite the innam-
mable material there. But just as it
appeared that the mills We're doomed,
the wind hauled round into the south
west, and the fire spread another way
The loss of the mills would have robbed
the village of its principal industry.
Parties who were burned out were
very lucky in saving their live stock,
and but one life is known to have been
sacrificed to the flames-that of a fat
porker belonging to H. K. Reed. An
effort was made to save him, but, pig
like, he refused to be driven from his
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-27
ALCOHOLISM THE CAUSE.
james Stone Found Dead in Front of
an East Wilton Store.

Pennington, Me-, May 26.-The body
of James Stone, aged 35 years and I'M
married was found, early today, on the
platform in front of an East Wilton
store. five miles from here. Coroner
Fred p. Adams decided that death was
due to alcoholism and did not hold an
inquest. Stone, who was known as a
tramp carder," had been employed in
the wooden mill at Wilton and, yester-
day, went to East Wilton to substitute
for an employe of the East Wilton mill.
He had lived in this vicinity about
year and was said to have parents at
North Adams, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-27
WEEKS MILLS SC0RCHED.
About $4,000 Damage in Little Village by
Fire, Late Monday Night.

Weeks Mills, Nc, May 26.-(SpeciaD.
Twice within the past two years has
the thriving little village of Weeks
Mills been visited by fire which has
wrought havoc in its business section.
The first time was in September, 1901,
when the only hotel which the village
boosted was destroyed, together with
two stores and their contents, causing
a loss of several thousands of dollars,
and giving to the town serious set
back.
The second fire occurred, Monday
night. 1t is a coincidence that both
fires started in the night, and practi-
cally in the same locality, burning to q
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-27

out SO quickly that they lost many of
their household goods.
Abram Mclaughlin, besides losing his
dwelling house, suffered the loss of $137
in cash. which was in the pocket of his
vest, in his room at home.
The fire originated in Il stable own
ed by Sanford Ward, and located just
east of the Burrill sawmill, on the
south side of the road. The cause has
not been ascertained. 1t was almost
the same spot where the fire started
in 1901.
East Of the Abram Mclaughlin place
was a small story and a half house,
owned by Annie Mclaughlin and oc-
cupied by Ralph Estes. Here the fire
was SO hot that Mr.. Estes lost prac-
tically everything. He carried no in
surance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-27

pen and at last was left to become a
burnt offering.
The fire lighted up the village as
bright is day and was seen for miles
around and, today, hundreds of people
have driven into town to see the ruins.
This morning, the village street pre-
scented a dismal appearance. The sides
Of the highway, as far as the railroad
crossing, were strewn with household
goods of all descriptions, while from
the cellars beyond the curling clouds of
blue smoke told a mute but pathetic
story of the homes that had been de-
stroyed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-27

considerable extent over the same
ground. The fire of 1901, however, was
discovered at about o'clock in the
evening, while the one of Monday night
did not break out until 10 o'clock. The
good people of the town had by this
time long since retired for the night.
and owing to this fact the fire had
gained considerable Roadway when dis
covered
Weeks Mills has no fire department.
Wien a fire occurs, the citizens form a
bucket brigade, ard put up as good a
fight as they can. That is what they
did. Monday night. The only water
supply that they have are the wells in
the neighborhood, and the west branch
of the Sheepscot river, which flows
through the village.
Monday nights fire was not of the
ordinary kind. Everything was as dry
as finder. and with Il southerly wind to
fan it, it soon acquired Il magnitude
against W hich mans efforts were futile,
and only stopped when it had burned
itself out. and there was nothing more
in its path to destroy.
Close to the burning stable on the
east. was a new hotel being built by
A. r. Burrill. This building was prac-
tically completed on the exterior, and
some work had been done inside. This
structure quickly caught fire and was
in Il few minutes a mass of flames.
From the hotel the fire swept access
the yard to the stable, and from there
to the dwelling of Abram Mclaughlin.
Jn 10
With an ell. which came very near to
the stable connected with the hotel.
Mr.. Mclaughlin and family had to get
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-27
FIRE IN GREENE.
Two Story House Burned There, Yes
terday Afternoon.

Lewiston. Me, May ga special to
the Sun from Sabattus says that a two
story house. belonging to c. L. Mason,
situated in Greene, was totally de-
stroyed by fire about noon, today, with
all the furniture and a large amount of
ammunition, guns and fishing tackle.
The fire spread over a large area. The
stable was saved in n damaged condi-
ton. Loss on building and furniture
$500, partially insured
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-27

Scarboro Forest Fire Under Control.
Portland, Me-, May 26.-The forest
fire at Scarboro, which has burned
over about 500 acres of wood land, was
burning, today, but thought to be I'M
der control.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-27
Conditions and General Forecast.

Washington, May 26.-The Eastern
area of high pressure has moved but
little from its position, Monday even
ing. 1t stretches, tonight, from the
Canadian Maritime provinces south
ward to Georgia. The winds along the
Atlantic coast will be light to fresh
southeast, shifting to southwest, tomor-
row
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-27
FAIR AND WARMER.

Washington, May 26.-Forecast for
Wednesday and Thursday: New Eng
land, fair and warmer, Wednesday:
Thursday, fair, except showers in west
portion; fresh south winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-27
CIerqyman Called to Portland.

Portland, Me, May 26.-The st. Law
renee Street Congregational church So
ciety has voted to extend a call to Rev.
J. A. Rondthaler, DID, of Chicago, to
accept the pastorate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-27

| The Chicago < Northwestern passenger
train from Omaha due in Sioux City. Ia
at l1.05 Monday night. was ditched at On
ava, 80 miles south of Sioux City. 1t IS
reported that the bagga gemer was fatally
| injured and that a number of passengers
are hurt. y wrecking train with surgeons
has left Sioux City for the scene. The tel
| egraph and telephone wires are down on
account of the storms and no particulars
| can yet be obtained.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-27
Boston Forecast,

Boston, May 2G.-Forecast for Bos-
ton and vicinity: Fair and warmer,
Wednesday; Thursday, partly cloudy,
fresh south winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-27
MON EY
TO LOAN

bn all kinds of personal property at rea-
sonablc rates. Installment payments.
COLLATERAL LOAN CO.
219 Water ST., Opp. Cony House.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-27
1904

l0c. Cigars sold in New England since 1874
BY all jobbers and retailers.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1903-04-24
DEATH OF MIR. JAMES T
BRISCOE.

Mr. James T. Briscoe, secretary OF
State of Maryland from 1890 to 1884, dur
ing the administration of Gov. w. I.
Hamilton, was found dead in his room in
the Hotel Joyce, opposite Camden Station.
at 113O o'clock Wednesday morning,
having been asphyxiated by Illuminating
gas.
Mr. Briscoe, who lived in Calvert coun-
ty, near Lower Marlboro, went to Balti
more Tuesday to attend Col. Henry Wat
terson's lecture Wednesday night. He
had evidently taken seat near the cleo
trio light to read after going to his room,
and, the buttons which controlled the
ligh were closed to the gas jet, it is con-
jectured that in extinguishing the light he
accidently turned on the gas. AS he
could not be aroused Wednesday, en-
ployees of the Hotel broke open the door
and found Mr. Briscoe dead. The open
burner and the suffocating gas which fill
ed the room told the whole story. Coro-
ner Wiltshire was notified, but he stated
that the death was clearly accidental and
that an inquest was not necessary.
Judge John P. Briscoe of Maryland
Court of Appeals was notified by tele-
graph and at his request Mr.. Henry Will
liams, president of the Weems Line of
steamers and former law pa: tner of Mr.
Briscoe's took charge of the body and
arranged for it transportation to Calvert
county.
Mr.. Briscoe was born in St. Mary's
county about 70 years ago. His father
was the the late Philip Briscoe, who was
at one time principal of the Charlotte
Hall Academy. When the younger Bris
coe was about 81 years old he removed to
Calvert county, and soon began the prac
tice of law there He was elected States
Attorney for Calvert county, and after
ward represented that county number
of times in the State Legislature. He was
a member of the famous Legislature which
was removed from Annapolis to Frederick
at the breaking out of the Civil War, and
was also member of the Constitutional
Conventions of 1864 and 1867. AS stated
above, he was Secretary of State under
Governor Hamilton, and he was after
ward chief clerk under Assistant Post
master General A. Leo Knott. He was
an ardent Democrat in politics.
Mr.. Briscoe's wife, who was Miss Anne
Parran, daughter of the late John Parran
of Calvert county, died many years ago.
He left four sons-Judge Briscoe DR..
Philip Briscoe and William G. Briscoe of
Calvert county, and Mr.. James T. Briscoe,
Jr., business manager of the Hagerstown
Mail.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1903-04-24

wade their territory. The conflicting
claims of the two States have eliminated
in a suit, which has now reached the
Supreme Court of the United States.
Pending the decision by this tribunal,
Mississippians will be allowed to take
oysters from the disputed territory.
Up to few years ago the Louisiana
oyster trade was controlled almost en-
tirely by Damatians, Filipinos and AGA
Gians Within 20 miles of New Orleans
there is a settlement of Filipinos, num-
boring between 1900 and 1900 persons
Most of them speak Spanish, although
they frequently drop into the Tagal
tongue. These Filipinos are squatters.
Nobody knows when their ancestors came
to Louisiana. They live in palm huts in
an almost trackless marsh, and devote
themselves to fishing. Their settlement
is near valuable oyster beds, which have
been acquired by one of the companies
that have been organized to develop the
oyster industry. The Dalmatians have
been prominent in the oyster trade for
half century. Very few Of them, how
ever, have been naturalized. AS the new
law restricts oyster fishing to citizens of
Louisiana they find themselves in an en-
barrassing position. Many of them who
have accumulated property are now APP
plying to the United States court for
naturalization. In addition, they are
raising fund with the intention of test
ing the validity of the law in the courts.
It is estimated that there are 100000
acres of oyster lands, or lands adapted to
the culture of oysters, along the Gulf
Coast Only 1864 acres have been cuiti-
waited, but ,6S6 COD bushels were taken
from them last year, according to the
dispatch quoted above. The United
States Coast and Geodetic Survey is max
ing survey of portion of the Louisiana
coast 1t is also started that Johns
Hopkins University of Baltimore has
sent down two skilled biologists to stu ~
the cultivation Of oysters on the Gulf
Coast at the Louisiana Biological Station"
The development of the oyster industry
of Louisiana, it is understood, has not
escaped the attention of Baltimore
packers Bdtimorc Sun.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1903-04-24
OUR WASHINGTON LETT Err.

WASHINGTON, D. c., April Goth.
Mr.. EDIToR:-sIf the President desires
thorough investigation of the Postoffice
scandals and the exposure of the ascals
rather than whitewashing, he had better
manage 10 infuse a little of his strenuous
ness into his Postmaster General said a
prominent official of the Government to
your correspondent today and that is
the general impression among all who
nave closely watched the course of events
since Postmaster General Payne returned
from his southern cruise. 1t is evident
that the Postmaster General has no heart
in the investigations which are being con-
Quoted by Fourth Assistant Postmaster
General Bristow and that, as result of
political influence or for other reasons, he
would like to prolong the affair until the
as little publicity as possible. With an
evident desire to curtail the publicity
which the affair has been receiving in the
newspapers, the Postmaster General has
wv CC IdhCA OOCdolOu w oCby w OuC LIZ
paper correspondents, whom he receives
each day at P. NJ, that he would expect
them to prove the allegations which they
send to their papers and that it was more
attempt to drag them into the investiga-
ton and make them testify as to the
sources of their information. Charges of
the gravest import are being filed almost
daily, but no word regarding them is given
to the public and it is doubtful if they will
ever be made public unless on an unequiv-
ocal order from the President or on the
imperative request of Congress.
The appearance Of cousin" Abner Nc
Kinley in Washington this week was not
altogether surprising, but it is taken to
confirm the rumor that Mr. Mckinley is
trying to protect his old friend, Supe-in
tendent Machen of the Postoffice Depart
ment, from the fire of Presidential wrath.
Mr.. Mckinley had long talk with Mr..
Machen and from him went Immediately
to the Postmaster General, with whom he
orally believed that when Perry Heath
was First Assistant Postmaster General it
was Mr.. Mckinley that effected the with
drawal of the request for Mr.. Machen's
resignation which had been made at that
time.
A proceeding which reflects grave dis
credit on certain officials of the admins
tration has just come to light in connec
ton with the smuggling cases in Porto
Rico. Officers of the army and navy and
some civilians were recently arrested for
smuggling wines, silks and tobacco into
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1903-04-24
THRONGS CHEER McLANE.

/ Thousands Of members Of Democ-
racy declared by every speaker to be
united, confident of victory and filled
with enthusiasm packed Music Hall,
Baltimore, Wednesday night until the
building overlooked and speakers had
to harangue the crowa on the outside,
says the Baltimore "Sun" Practi-
cally the whole Democratic ticket was
on the stage, and the audience was
representative of every element Of the
party, eager to participate in the rati-
fication of the candidates, under the
auspices of the Young Mems McLane
League. Stanch organization men
sat shoulder to shoulder with lifelong
independents. Men prominent in
every walk OF life sat in the boxes and
on the stage and mingled with the
crowd, while in the galleries were hun
dreds of ladies. The cheers that went
up as the candidates made their APP
pearance awoke the echoes for blocks
around.
:. That the claim made by the leaders
of absolute harmony in the party is
we'll founded was evidenced by the
personnel Of the gathering last night.
Conspicuous in the front row Of seats
on the stage were City Comptroller
James 81. Smith, " Lo was defeated in
the primaries hy Mr.. Harry F. Hoop
er, and Mr., James B. Guyton, who
was one of tie candidates for the
Presidency of tie Second Branch of
the City Council, Both were given
warm receptions ty the crowd. A
large number Of the Dictated candi
dates Tor the First and Second
Branches Of the City Council who run
in the D,mocratic primaries were
scattered about in the crowd, and the
men who were prominent in tue Hayes
primary fight were out in force.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1903-04-24
TECHNICAL EDUCATION.

An illustration, says the Chica 60
Record Herald, of the great demand
for young men of technical educa-
tion and the .dearth Of supply is at
forded 10y the recent examinations
held in New York and Chicago for APP,
pointment to the Corps of Civil Engi-
neers of the navy. The examinations
were held simultaneously, and unusu-
al effort was made to attact through
advertisements the attention of grad
yates of technical schools. Notwith.
standing this publicity and the in
ducements held out 10y the navy De.
partment, only six candidates report
ed before the examining board in New
York and only candidate in Chicago.
. The failure of the department to in.
duce larger number of young men
to take the examination is all the
more inexplicable when it is stated
there are now three vacancies in the
corps Of the Navy, and the salary to
start with is $4,000, with periodical
increase and allowances in the way of
quarters, mileage, ETC., with retire
ment on three quarters pay at the age
Of 81 years. Next year three more
civil engineers and several assistant
civil engineers will be needed. -
The difficulty of securing candi-
dates for the engineering positions in
the Navy is explained by the better
opportunities and larger rewards that
await civil engineers outside the Ma
Wy. 1t is claimed that in the govern
ment service the experts are not ade-
qnately paid. At the same time the
naval examinations are severe and the
standards are high. AS matter of
fact, however, the appointment rests
entirely with the President, and a
candidate who stood low in tie tecl.-
nical examination might be recon-
mended for appointment. 1t is very
evident that if the government expects
to attract young civil engineers into
the Navy it will have to compete with
the great industrial development Of
our times and fftr salaries that are
ado quate to command their skill and
service.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1903-04-24
Men OF Oak

Iimbers of oak keep the old
+ N o2tead standing through
t J., years. 1t pays to use the
l, II. stuff.
"HNI-n Of oak" are men in
rugged Ecal::', men whose
bodies ere made Of the sound
est materials.
Cni1c..:ool is the time to lay
t.. ; fun ,lc.icn for sturdy con-
st:tuti02 that will last for years.
Gcc,t5 Emulsion is the right
et..1T.
Scots Emulsion stimulates
t e growing powers Of children,
helps them build a firm
s>:- io:1 for = sturdy consti-
-. II.
Send FOR free sample.
T g. BOVINE, Chemists.
:-.7.:5 Pearl Street, New York.
g.. end Sl.OO; all druggists.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1903-04-24
1t is stated in Washing ton, says th

1t is stated in Washington, says the
Alexandria "Gazette," that the admin
istration is seeking way to avoid the
tariff issue, as it has sought to get
away from the trust question, while
processing to sympathize with public
demand for corrective legislation.
Possibly the President may have been
sincere in his earlier expressions of
sympathy with II forms, but the mex
orable demands of the ''party organi-
zation' were needed by him and its de-
mand was to "stand pat" Oh the tariff
and trust questions.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1903-04-24

ORDERED on this 9th Gay Of April,
" 1903, that the sale of the property
mentioned in these proceedings, said
property being situated in Prince Georges
county, Md, made and reported by T,
Van Clagett. Trustee, he ratified and con-
frmed, unless cause to the contrary thereof
be shown on or before the 9th day of May
next; provided copy Of this order be in
serted in some newspaper printed in
Prince Georges county once in each of
three successive weeks before the 9th day
of May next.
be $4,000.
JAMES B. BELT,
Clerk of Circuit Court for P. G. Co, Md.
True c0py-test: JAMES 5. BELT, Clerk.
April 18th, 19l3-iT.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1903-04-24
w ASrEp.

WE DESIRE to Contract for IS ACRES
w Of tomatoes for this season in addi
ton 10 the number already contracted for.
Persons wishing to sign contracts will
please confer with our Mr. Lynch Smith,
who will be at the Fac:s ry, in this town,
for the next 10 days.
KIRWAN SCHALL COMPANY.
April 24th, 1903-2t
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1903-04-24
Reduced Rates To St. Louis.

For the benefit of those desiring to at
tend the Dedication ceremonies of the
Louisiana Purchase Exposition, at St..
Louis, Mo, April 80 to May 2, and the
National and International Good Roads
Convention, April % to May 2, the Penn
sylvania Railroad Company will sell ex-
cursion tickets to St. Louis and return
from all stations on its lines, April rs, 20,
% and 20, good going only on date of
sale and good returning to leave St. Louis
not later than May 4. Tickets must be
executed by Joint Agent for return pas
sage, for which service no fee will be
charged.
Strength and vigor come of good food,
duly disested. Force" a ready to- serve
wheat and barley food, adds no burden,
but sustains, nourishes, invigorates.