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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-14

The annual meeting of the First Uni
versalist Society of Oakland was held,
Monday evening. in Murray vestry, and
the following officers elected: MOder-
ator, George w. Field; clerk, ]. E. Har-
ris; collector and treasurer. ii. w.
Wells; executive committee. w. III.
Wheeler. w. NJ. Aver, II. A. Benson;
house committee. G. f. Allen. G. II.
Bryant c. E. A. Winslow; membership
committee, Mrs. Edith Andrews, Il. fl.
Bryant. Miss Edith Roy; visiting COM
mittee. Mrs. Ellen Winslow, Mrs. Ma
ITALIA Leonard, 3. F. FriZZell; mission
airy committee, Mrs. J. B. Reardon. W.
NJ. Aver, Hiram Wyman. Katherine
Allen, Mrs. Bertha Johnson. supper
was served from to 7.3O, which was
largely attended.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-14
PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.
He Pays a Tribute to the Late Con-
federate General.

Atlanta, Ga, Jan. 13.-The following
message from President Roosevelt OIL
the death of Gen. Gordon, was re-
ceived. Tuesday, by Clark Howell, ed
itor of the Atlanta Constitutions:
white House, Jan. II.
Il was greatly shocked and grieved
at the report of Gen. Gordon's death.
had the honor to number him among
my personal friends and to have enter
tanned him at my house. A more gall
liant, generous and fearless gentleman
and soldier has not been seen by ~our
country.
(SigneO
THEODORE ROOSEVELT"
Mr.. Howell also received from Lieut..
Gen. Chaffee the following:
ut is impossible to add anything to
the well-deserved tributes already
paid the soldier and statesman, of
whom Georgia is so justly proud.
(Signed) "a. r. CHAFFE."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-14
THE SUGAR TRUST
Adopts Resolution Ratifying Conduct
of Business Past Year.

New York. Jan. 13.-The annual
stockholders meeting of the American
Sugar Refining Co. was held, today,
in Jersey City. In his annual state
ment President Havemyer said that
the average price of refined sugar dur
ing the year was AGA cents per pound,
including 1.64 cents per pound to the
government. Charles H. Senff and
Washington D. Thomas were re-elece-
ed directors. The stockholders adopt
ed q resolution ratifying the manage
ment and conduct of the business by
the officers of the company. during the
past year.
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lSneu1
THEODORE ROOSEVELT"
AS CABINET MEMBER.
Hon. n. r. Emerson to Be One of
laurier's Advisors.

Moncton. N. B., Jan. 13.-Hon. Henry
K. Emmerson, NJ. p. for this West
!oreland) county, has been summoned
TO Ottawa to enter the cabinet of Sir
Wilfred Laurier.
Hon. Henry Robert Emmerson, X
c.. NJ. p, was born in 1853. He was
educated at st. Josephs College, Mem
ramcOOk, N. b.. Mount Allison Uni
versity, Sackville, N. E., and Arcadia
College, Wolfville, N. S. In 1877 he
was graduated from Boston UNIVERSE
ty Law School. with the degree of r.
|. He has been at different times a
member of the New Brunswick Legis-
lature. From 1897 to 1900, he was pre-
mier Of New Brunswick In politics
he is a Liberal.
The vacancy in the Dominion cabi-
net was caused by the resignation of
Hon. A. G. Blair, minister of railways
and canals, who disagreed with his
collea CUES on the Grand Trunk Pacific
Railway legislation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-14
OAKLAND.

At the regular meeting of Anon
Lodge, /. 0. O. F., Tuesday evening, the
following officers We're installed bv
D. D. G. NJ. B. F. Rackliff, assisted by
Messrs. Wilson, KnOwlton. Blackwell,
Jones and Gray of Fairfield: N. Ga.
NJ. L. Strickland; V. G., G. II. Bryant.
Sec, \. II. Lord: treas, Abram Zach
elder; warden. G. w. Wilson; conduc-
tor, c. A. Stevens; r. S. N. c.. F. F.
Robinson; l.. S. n. G., D. NJ. Marshall;
chap, Sylvester Stevens; r. s. s.. f. NJ.
Foster: l.. S. s., Lincoln Gleason; l. g.,
John Farr; o. c., A. f. Bachelor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-14

The following officers have been
elected by the Watervillc Bicycle Club
for the ensuing year: President, Wal
ter f. Noble; vice president and cap
tain. George G. Casewell; secretary. A.
C.. Mitchell; treasurer, c. F. Miller;
first lieutenant, f. e. Booker; second
lieutenant, William Flagg; color bear
err. II. f.. Davidson; bugler, =. p.
Hardy
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-14
IN THE HOUSE.
Civil Service Commission Expenses
Stricken from Appropriation Bill.

Washington. Jan. 13.-After a lively
debate lasting three hours. the House.
today. in committee of the whole, by
a vote Of IS to 65. struck out of the
Legislative, executive and judicial ap-
preparation BILL the paragraph p-ovid-
ing for the salaries and expenses of
the civil service commission. and
clerks employed under the commission.
The action was taken on action of Mr.
hepburn Of Iowa. He was supported
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-14

geant. r. G. Peaslee; quarteTmaster o..
gcant. J.. y. Daniels; camp council,
Daniels. Henry IIeathers, Mr.. Douglas
The officers of the Ladies' Aid S1cissr
were installed by Division Installing Cs6{
Ger Mrs. May Thompson Of Wateryis
AZ follows: President, Mrs. Morey Mill,
ken; vice president. Mrs. Matte I.aathe"s.
past president. Mrs. Jennie Carr; chsn.
lain, Bertha Sinclair; treasurer. Zlphi,
Daniels; secretary, Minnie Junk; gliide
Nellie Daniels: assistant guide Florence
PeasIee; inside guard. Hattie Carr; out
side guard. Alice ThurstOn; trustees, Mrs
Lottie Withee, Mrs. Nellie Daniels
Among the out-Of-town people In at.
tendance were Department PIcsid mt Gen.
eraI Chamberlain, Brunswick: Col. f. e
MilIiken, Portland; Department Chaplain
Rev. j. w. Webster. w. l.. Rose. Capt,
c. l.. Chase, Corporal D. o. Cook. Ser.
geant A. f.. Roberts, Sergeant w r.
Towne Newport; Mrs. Eowkcr Mrs. MAY
Thompson, Waterville; Mrs. John Win
chester. Mrs. J. II. French. Corinna: Mr.
and Mrs. Abner Brooks, st. Adams; and
Simon Parker of Ripley.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-14

committee bearing the resolutions was
composed of Gov. w. T. Durbin OF In
diana; Provost c. c. Harrison of the
University of Pennsylvania; Francis
Lind Setson of New York; Chancellor
McCracken of New York University;
John Goode Of Virginia; Horace Whit
ten OF New York; and President z. NJ.
Gallaudet of the Columbia School for
the Deaf and Dumb, Washington, d. c.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-14
Mrs. Jane SaIIey.

Jane, the wife Of the late VIM. s. Salley
died at her home in Nichols street. at !
A. NJ Wednesday, of Bright's disease
Mrs. Sailcy had been i'll for several
months and had been great sufferer
A son, Fred of Chicago, and two brothers
Harrison and Hiram Gardiner. survive
her The funeral will occur, at . p. NJ
Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-14

A new office. that of field secretary
Of the Cniversalist church in America,
was created by %he board Of trustees
Of the Universalist General Convention
ut Its meeting at Boston. Wednesday.
Rev. {. Ellwood Nash, d. D., president
OF Lombard College. Galesburg, Ills,
was appointed to the position.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-14
Funeral of Late Conc. Skies.

Shelby. Ohio. Jan. 13.-The funeral
of Congressman w. w. Skiles took
place, today, fully 5000 people viewing
the body while it lay in state. A dele
cation of about Is members of Con-
gress came from Washington on a
special train.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-14
REID IS At LARGE.
Has Succeeded in Escaping All Officers
on His Trail.

Royalton. Vt. Jan. 13-Although In
spector Boyle of Springfield, Mass. has
been in this vicinity two days searching
for William J. Reid. alias Hoffman, the
escaped hotel swindler. Reid had not
been seen here, up to 1890 this forenoon.
The authorities here are watching for
the appearance Of strangers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-14
WATERVILLE.

Night Officers Simpson and Leathers
were in Augusta, yesterday, to testify
in the case Of Joseph Jenness as they
made the capture on the night OF the
break at the store Of Charles Vigue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-14
WHO REPRESENTS COLUMBIA?
Sub Committee Of Democratic National
Committee Consider Contest.

Washington. Jan. 13.-The sub-com-
mittee of the national DEMOCRATIC COM
mittee appointed to consider the con-
test over the representation of the Dis
trict of Columbia on the committee
and to formulate plan for the hold
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-14
Uncle Sans Daily Business.

Washington, Jan I3-Governmcnt re
ceipts: From internal revenue. s47S. $50
customs. S1.iGs..i4; miscellaneous, S311, 99S
Expenditures, s2,3S0,OOO.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-14

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.
Take Laxative BromO Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money II it fails
to cure. r w. Groves signature Is on
each box. &C.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-14

The dahlia was introduced into Europe
for the value of its bulb as n substitute
for the Irish potato. which it resembles
when baked
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-09-10
E2S2&2242&34S22Sl2323Sls222Ss831&lSaS2

vance You the money to exercise your
option. on the condition that YOU do
so when it drops to &c. You will de-
posit the stock with me and place it
in a pool to be handled at my discre-
ton. AS an evidence of my good
faith now offer you 35 for your stock
eight points more than the market
price After meeting the Morris
claim this win leave you balance OF
100000
General Garden looked into the
handsome face OF the young man who
calmly made this proposition For
old hopes awoke and the courage Of
youth came back.
Il viii follow your advice. Mr..
Blake" he said, firmly. My one am
bition is to insure the happiness OF
my daughter. You must be sure of
your ground. and am content to rely
on your Judgment / therefore ac-
cept your original offer, Mr.. Blake,
and will sign an agreement to that
effect"
Blake called a legal subordinate
and, in General Gardens presence. die
tated the terms of the contract.
duplicate copies OF which were signed
and witnessed.
Il should be pleased and honored."
said General Garden, as he arose to
go. ito have you accept the humble
hospitality of my temporary home.
II you have no other engagement. dine
with us on Thursday evening"
Il have none, and shall do myself
that pleasure. Until then, adieu, Cen
eral Garden
James Blake shook hands with the
general, and turned and entered John
Burt's private office.
Its all right. John," he exclaimed.
with the enthusiasm OF a boy. You
couldn't have managed 1t better your
self. have his option and a contract
which gives US absolute control. He's
a dignified and at times crusty old
gentleman. but he stood in proper
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-09-10
wonderful Carving.

In a museum attached to two aims
houses at Kirkleatham. near Redcar
England, erected in 1876 by Sir VIII
lam Turner knight. Lord Mayor OF
London, is a wonderful carving OF 81
George and the Dragon out OF single
block OF boxwood, the work of poor
prisoner, and 1, is valued at $lo'ooo'
It is said that this piece OF carving
was the cause of a wager being once
laid in q dispute as to its entirety
To prove that the work was one single
piece Of carving Il was plunged Into Q
pot OF boiling Oil and allowed to remain
for hours. All doubts were set at res
when II was withdrawn and found
be still complete. The prisoner VII
accomplished this marvellous piece OF
work used an ordinary penknife only
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-09-10

awe OF the famous firm of James
Blake & Company"
did General Garden say anything
about his daughter" asked John.
with anxious eagerness. Has she re-
turned from Europe?"
Il think the fair Jessie is In New
York at this very moment" said
Blake. smiling as he noted the fash
OF joy in the others eyes. I'm not
supposed to know that he has a
daughter. and you cautioned me to
be very careful to say nothing which
might arouse his suspicious. But he
invited me to dine with him at the
Bisnop residence on Thursday even
ing"
OF course, you accepted. JimY
Il should say l did," laughed Blake.
How would you like to take my
place. John?"
Very much, jim" There was a
wistful. far-away expression in the
deep gray eyes. Il must wait a time
yet-not long. I hope"
Never mind, old man." said Blake.
heartily. Il hope you may live to dine
with her a million times, and that in
future years an old chap named Blake
may occasionally be permitted to
have a seat at the table. and that he
may be surrounded by a new and in
creasing generation Of sturdy young
John Burts and fair and radiant little
Jessie Burts."
Thank you. Jim,' returned John
Burt. his expressive face aglow with
pleasure. when that happy day
the children with you"
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-09-10
The Limit Reached.

DR.. W. H. Tolman, director OF the
American Institute of Social Science,
told the following story the other day
as an unconscious illustration of the
prevailing sentiment in regard to the
race suicide" problem:
"A family OF my acquaintance has
a certain pewter cup which has been
the property OF five children in sue
cession, at the period when they first
begin to use cups. The other day
one of the older children. small boy.
was discussing the propriety Of be-
slowing the cup upon some poor
child His little sister remarked:
Why. no. we'll keep 1t for the next
baby
well said the brother, I sk'd
think God would have sense enough
to know that five babies In one fam
lily was enough."-New York Times.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-09-10
Locating the Blame.

An amateur actor. who has a pro-
found faith in the efficacy of advertis-
ing. was complaining. after the enter
tainment. to the chairman Of the COM
mittee on arrangements.
Who got up the programmes! ?"
asked the young man.
Il did," replied the chairman. II
suppose you think that your part of
the performance was not given suffi-
cient prominence"
Il don't see that you ought to say
anything about the way in which we
called attention to you. The audience
didn't seem to know you were there. "
"On the contrary, number OF my
friends told me l was firstrate, espe-
cially when l sang that comic song"
II didn't hear anybody laughing"
"Of course not. And that's where
I say you are to blame. How could
you expect them to laugh? You didn't
state in the programme that 1t was a
comic song"
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-09-10
CHAPTER XXI.
Breaking Old Ties,

On the Thursday afternoon follow
ing his interview with General Car.
den. Blake strolled into his favorite
club. He was chatting with Kingsley
when Arthur Morris arrived. and at
the first opportunity led Blake to a
secluded corner.
"Padon me, old chap. I don't often
talk business after hours" apologized
Morris: you will excuse me for men
tioning a little stock matter, won't
your"
Certainly, Morris. What's up?"
Morris looked cautiously around
and dropped his voice to whisper.
"Once in while get hold of q good
thing, ami I've got one now" he be-
gan. There's going to be boom in
L. q OF"
"Yes? What makes you think 50.
Morris?"
"Cawnt go into explanations, old
chap, but you buy q little L. Z O..
When II drops below 26 it Will take
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-09-10
Dentistry.
KeepIno UmbreIfas In neaIth.

Who OF us has not suffered untold
misery and humiliation during storms
on account OF the ribs breaking from
their sockets in our umbrellas? The
Inevitable puncture to the covering
that follows such breaks. and the sub
sequent impossibility to make tho
injured article close properly, have
caused many of us to desert our rain
protectors in the streets.
Few people ever have common UNI
brellas repaired after the ribs break.
and fewer still are aware OF the fact
that a simple precaution against rust
in the rib-joints will make them last
twice as long as usual. When you
purchase a new umbrella, before u.s.
ing il, inject a small quantity Of vase
line into the hinge portions Of the
frame vaseline will not spread like
other oils and spoil the covering, ana
II is a sure preventive against the rust
that IL the primary cause Of the ribs
parting from their sockets or 7otftng
aF
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-09-10

Garden. with some eagerness. NOR
have mentioned my good fortune in
consequence of that change"
And your good fortune is what,
papa" asked Jessie, without lifting
her eyes.
"A much more important position
has been awarded to me. with cor
responding increase in emolument,
replied General Garden with more OF
dignity than OF pride. Jessie threw
her arms around her fathers neck
and spoke tender words Of congratula.
ton.
I'VE will talk no more Of money
and other gloomy things" she de-
clared with a laugh which brought the
roses to her cheeks. Il am going to
play for you.
Listen to this, papa" She ran her
fingers over the keys OF the piano.
The liquid notes swelled into the In
toxicating melody OF q gypsy dance
and quivered with the trilling Of birds
among the trees. For half an hour
Jessie played. Then she began a spir-
ited recital of her exeriences abroad.
She mimicked the staid old German
professors, and the general laughed
until the tears coursed down his
cheeks.
General Garden made an early ap-
pointment with James Blake and was
promptly admitted to the private Of
fce of the famous operator.
III you have no objection. general
said James Blake, after the usual COM
monplace remarks which preface ousi-
ness transactions. explain the exact
status Of this block Of L. & o. stock. ;.
There is no secret about 1t" re-
piled the former banker. "A number
of years ago / became convinced that
the L. & o. railroad had q brilliant
future. purchased fifteen thousand
shares on speculation. Then the panic
swept the country. Not dreaming that
my bank would be involved. l decided
to protect my L. & o. stock and ac-
cordingly bought it in at fifty. pay
ing the sum OF $780, 600 in cash. Then
the crash came and my bank we.t
under with the others. Randolph Nor
ris was my principal creditor. Mr..
Arthur Morris consented. as a per.
sonal favor. to lend me two hundred
thousand dollars on the stock. In
terest and other charges have since
accumulated until Mr.. Morris has now
q claim OF $24S.000 against the stock" "
AT what price does Mr.. Norris pro
pose to sacrifice the stock?" asked
Blake.
AT twenty-six."
James Blake made . rapid calcula-
tion on = writing pad.
= RI have . proposition to make you,
Eoeneral Garden" he said ~ ~ill I'D.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-09-10
cHAPTER xx.-continued.

CHAPTER xx.-continued.
You remember that WAS speaking
of the remarkable success of a west
ern man. named Blake? Well. here is
letter from him, This is what he
writes"
New York. June 2.
Dear Sir-I am informed that you
bold an equity In ten thousand shares
of the l.. q o. railroad company.
have customers who are interested in
this property, and represent them in
negotiations now pending. II is pos
sible your interests may be eonsery-
ed by comforting with me on this
matter. l shall be pleased to meet
You at your earliest convenience. To
gentleman of your experience an in
junction to secrecy is unnecessary.
Awaiting the pleasure of confer
ence in my office. and trusting that 1t
nay result In our mutual advantage.
| remain.
Very truly yours.
JAMES BLAKE
"Presiden.. James Blake & Co"
That is odd. isn't it," said Jessie.
The generals face glowed with pleas
Cre. DO you own ten thousand shares
of stock in a railroad. papa?"
Il own an equity in that amount of
stock in an alleged railroad" he said.
with grim smile. An equity is some
thing yol think you own. and hope to
realize on, but do not expect to. Do
not bother your head about IL. pet.
From waom is your letter."
From Mr.. Morris. He wishes to
call some evening this week"
.Ah. iui-m-' The general cleared
his throat and appeared to be concern
ed only Indirectly. Suppose you in
vite Mr.. Morris to take dinner with
us Wednesday evening"
Il have no engagement for Wednes-
day evening" said Jessie. carelessly.
I will write and ask him TO call at
that .time."
Il have not told you Of the change
in Mr.. Morris's affairs" said General
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Fight FOR MILLION.
Chandler VIII Case Hearing Will Be
Resumed, Today.

Portland Ne Anil 1:-Tb,,.e,,1. morn
ing Judar M,ttnci,s viii ras,,,no tho noar
in.. i'm the ramo,1,. chanl,.r wiz c,e, an,
the fight for a million" will De on again
, TIE h.,rirr tbi. t;po will ho ,1.,.,+o,, =,
49,. ~ '" "
'''e al E''''i'''.S. J'"Ee M"tto'ks' l"es-
written out by the otiticial strnogrnuh,r !.
The report fills 800 tvjs"writt.n pagrS
The "p,ning argument will " matte by
non. 9'th l.. lffstl't'". thursday morn
c'ommis-ioncI< fer Foreign Missions. and
iiro d,I. ri. s-nri,+n Sa,,unl ~ nal
IN. nf ioetnn viii aiso hn h,..ird Lnfn,,
H. rIosn If t%r a,.~nmnpte Ex"co,.
Girayrs will ann,Ir for the the next Of KIN of
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CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

A gasolene explosion at the Cadillac
automobile works at the corner of Cass
and Amsterdams Avenues at Detroit,
Mich. Wednesday caused a fire that
damaged the plant to the extent OF
100000. Four employees were injured.
The American steam yacht North
Star. with Cornelius Vanderbilt and
Mrs. Vanderbilt and Lady Herbert and
her family on board, arrived at Mes
sina, Wednesday. All the party are
well. The yacht will subsequently
proceed to Constantinople.
The funeral of Prof. Egbert Smythe
of the Andover Theological Seminary,
who died suddenly, Tuesday night, will
be held in the seminary chapel. Friday
afternoon. at o'clock. 1t develops,
that Prof. Smythe had almost complet-
ed a book on Jonathan Edwards. the
noted theologian. and he was stricken
while at New Haven in search of the
final material for the work.
Funeral services for the late Rev
John H. Coughlan of Chicago, who died
in that city. April 9, were held at Prov
idence, II. l., Wednesday, at the
Church of the Blessed Sacrament. Sol
emn high mass Of requiem was cele.
brated by Bishop Peter ]. Muldoon OF
Chicago. who is a nephew of the de.
ceased priest. The interment was In
st. Francis cemetery. Pawtucket.
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TOTAL OF $1o,3es,744.
House Committee Completes General
Deficiency Appropriation Bill.

Washington, April 13.-The House
committee on appropriations, today.
completed the general deficiency appro-
priation bill carrying total of SOB
IA. The largest item in the bill is 81
600, 600 for pensions. OF this sum. ST.
500. 900 is an estimated deficiency which
will be caused by the execution of the
recent service pension order The minor
ity members of the committee made Il
fight against this item and opposed it
by Il party vote. A minority report to
the House asserts that there is no
warrant of law for the appropriation
of the million and half deals re-
ouired by the commission of the pen
sion for the purpose herein stated" 1t
quotes the recent order in full and says
that while there are members Of Con-
gress who favor a service expansion
law. il is not within the jurisdiction of
the appropriation committee to consd-
or that question.