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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-04
EATON ALUM M
Hold Their Annual Reunion at Old
School House in Norridgewock.

NoniI.s"work. Me-, Aug. 3.-(Sprc-
Il iaD.-Ihr members of the Alumni AS
sociation Of the old Eaton school met
in the church on the North Side, last
night, rpr their annual Reunion. \
large number Of the old graduates.
probably about 60 in number had come
1!um far and near to be- present. This
y.ar. Amos IL. Eaton, the famous mas
Ten WAS urdLle to be here, to the great
disIIuniutmrnt of all his former pupils.
This WIS tn" one thing that marrrh
th'. pleasure of what. otherwise, would
h;,y, been the most successful Reunion
Tor many years.
Marty every class in the history Of
IT,. school WAS represented: there W"r.'
l.n some present who entered the in
eiitution when Mr.. Eaton first assumed
,l:,rp.. in lSt5. Many former pupils Eet
who hlG not hefnr" for years. In ON"
in.,t.nr,. n gentleman from :;ko VhcGIn
and aiInther from New York met aI.l
talked over the days when they sat
side hy side. not having seen each other
durin; III" past Is years.
People from as far distant parts IS
california were present. ana the gath
,rinE vas like q grand flmily reunion.
IN III" afternoon. the Eaton ANA Nor
lid%"Wocli Iiigh School Association met
in IN" rrEpnl building to elect officers
lu, the ensuing year. rho meeting vas
r.llcd tn order 10y the S,cr,1ory. Mary
l.. T"h"v. in the absence - tn" pr"si
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-04
IN PLAIN DEFIANCE.
Steamer Grand Republic Goes Out as
Usual on Regular Route.

New York. Aug. 3.-With the eXcep-
ton of Secretary Atkinson of the
knickerboc!Ier Steamship Co. all of
those Indicted by the federal grand
jury in connection with the Socum
disaster appeared before United States
Commissioner Shields. today, and fur
hiShed bail. Secretary Atkinson sent
word that he was i'll but would appear
before the commissioner as soon as
possible.
The steamboat Grand Republic made
her regular trips to Concy Island. to-
day. Notwithstanding the federal
steamboat inspectors testified, yester-
Gay. before the federal commission that
her equipment was so Inadequate that
il. the event Of fire her passengers
might be az helpless as were those who
died on the Gen. Siocum.
Capt. Georg, Beebe, manager of the
Steamboat, today. in an interview an
swered many of the charges made by
the federal inspector. yesterday,
against the equipment of the vessel
He said that the fire drill was ordered
during a heavy storm, when the boat
was close to Coney Island. The crew
landed the passengers first and then
answered the call.
Capt Reebe said that out of 1900 odd
life preserveIs on the Republic. only
$50 had failed to come up to the most
rigid inspection, and most of these
were thrown out on account of small
rips in seams, which several women
were employed to and did mend.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-04
Logs Are Coming Right
Along Down the River.
Pitch Of Water Is Now Such as
to Send Them Home.
The First Of the Season Did Mot Prom.
Use Well, but the Record Cut on thu
kennebec Is Now Being Well Taken
Care Of.

Waterville Me, Aug. 3.-(SpeciaD.-
vicinity of Scion, where the logs are
at present. Indicate a most favorable
operators on the Kemebec. After a
spring season of very slight rainfall,
and during which grave fears were
expressed for the safety of the logs
which had been cut during the winter
ana were lying in the streams waiting
for sufficient pitch of water to carry
them into the river. the season has de-
velope1 into one of the most successful
ever known on the river.
All this has been made possible by
the good weather which has prevailed
since the drives started and by the
practical outstanding of the water in
the storage basins controlled by the
log -dri"ing ana water power COM
Ianies. At the end OF the season of
1903 many million feet of logs We're
left high and dry by the low water.
These logs have been brought along
with last winters cut.
Much of the success of the driving
season is due to Peter F. Larkin of
this city, who has charge of the drives
from the Moosehead lake dam to the
corporation boom at Madison. Last
fail. under the direction of Mr.. Larkin,
Improvements We're made in the main
river which have been Of ineStimable
value in handling the logs this season.
One OF the most valuable of these
improvements was made at Scion.
where two large bull piers We're built
in the bay, just below Carratunk Falls.
This bay had always been a menace
to the safety of the logs, as they left
the channel and circled in the eddies
until they were full and then moved
down stream. clogging the channel.
and piling up on the shadows and
bars. causing great loss Of time ana
money in getting the stream clear.
These piers were 50 constructed as to
guide the logs by the dangerous eddias
and prevent them from milling
The drive, this year, is the largest
in the history of driving on the Ken
ncbec. With the cut of last winter
ami the logs which were LET; over from
tie previous season there are abou,
100 900 900 feet. or these about So
coo 900 feet are for the mill of the Hof-
li',Gsworth e Whitney co. 1T WinSloW
Only about 100000 OF these are new
logs. the others being part of last set
sons cut which was left i'm the woods.
: he drives are along i'm very good sea-
son.
The pitch Of water has been only
fair, but the drivers have played in
great luck. The rear of the drive went
ever Carraturk falls. Tuesday. and il
is expected that TIE rear will reach
this city about the middle of August
I.umbermen are fearful for the water
power in the fall a prominent oper-
'ator remarked. last week. that the only
nrn who would be sure to he on the
sale side are those who are now in
sizzling or planning to install auxiliary
steam plants in their mills.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-04
INQUEST AT NORWAY
In Case Of Death Of L. Z. Judkins in
Pennessewassee Lake.

Norway. Ne. Aug. 9Th" inquest
which began here Yesterday. in the
cas-" If Leonard T.. Judkiue. whose
holy WIS found. Saturday. in Pcnncs-
%'"W'Ss"e lake. mas been continued un
~ Friday. Last Wednesday night.
lnihjus ana NJ. +. CANNON. who has
"|rr" Of III" Norway Water COS.
mmring station. went up the lake in
~" boat They hnd bottle Of alco>
~. As Cannon remembers the cir
'hnStau""s. th" boat was swamped on
IN" WAY back. He swan ashore. but
'"INnS Is not seen alive again.
Jhdkns WIS - years Of age. He had
""rk"d NJ different times rs farmer.
k"'d" and general lahnrcr. lie mar
.NH' som" years ago. a daughter %
T. tamm"n. who died 4 wear later
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-04
Lisbon Falls. 8; Boothbay, 4.

Boothbay Harbor, Me-, Aug. s.
(SpeciaD.-One of the finest games of
BAH seen here for Il long time was
played. Tuesday afternoon. at the
South End grounds. between the Har-
Dor team and the Lisbon Falls nine.
resulting in victory tor the latter
team with Il score of : to g. The game
was filled with brilliant plays. and was
%nyholy's 10 the last inning. Bean of
the HON" team pitched Il fine game.
striking out II men, while Gilman. the
visiting pitcher. struck ont but five.
Gilman, however was able to keep his
his scattered and they amounted to
but little
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-04
Mr.. Roots Speech.
Senator Fairbanks:

Senator Fairbanks:
The Committee which now waits
upon you was appointed by the Nation
al Convention of the Republican Party
held ut Chicago in June, and it's agree
able duty is to notify you of your nom
nation as the Republican candidate
for the Office of Vice President of the
United States for the term to begin on
the 4th day of March. 1905.
We give you formal notice Of that
nomination with assurance of the un-
divided ard hearty support of the
great Party which has executed the
peoples will in the government of this
Country for the better part Of the last
half century. The nomination comes
to you in accordance with the best
methods and practices of representa-
CONTINUED on page 49,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-04
At the Attitude Take by
the Weather Clerk.
IN
1t Doesn't Suit Seasbore Any
Better Than victims"
Boothbay Harbor Resorts Are Suffer
ing, Though Arrivals Are Many and
Everyone Is Happy at Shifting Salt
Water Breezes.

Capitol Island. Ne. Aug. 3.-(Spec-
iaD.-The weather here Or.the last few
days has been a little off dDaor making
it rather discGnrlging to ta,ese who are
here only for = week. Be&er weather
is expected soon though aid no doubt
the month Of August Wilt be a record
breaker both for weather and visitors.
Every cottage on the island is now
open. ana tn-re is an exceedingly large
number of hotel guests. a big per cent
age of the people here are from other
states, a fact which goes to show the
Increasing popularity of the resort.
Several of the shippers took large
parties to the harbor, Tuesday, to the
ball game between Lisbon Falls and
the Harbor nine. The game was a fine,
one and greatly enjoyed by all. More
games as good as the one. Tuesday, are
cooked for by the people.
In the future strangers coming to
the island will be able To- tell their
destination by full largxsign which
has just been painted and Mil soon be
put in position. 1t bears tie one word
Capitol. painted in silveE on a blue
background. e.
Miss Edith C!osson of Newark, n. j.,
who has been the guest of; Miss Gladys
Berry has gone to GardinsF.
William ]. Dricoll Of Roslindale.
Mass, has returned homaBafter a two
weeks vacation at the Bay View
House, Southport.
home, Monday.
Richard Fossett of Gardiner, has re-
turned home.
Miss Marion Soule of Gardiner, is the
guest of Miss Gladys Perry.
Harold Ballard has returned home
after a two weeks vacation at the
Richardson House.
Mr.. and Mrs. K. S. Smith and daugh-
ter, Marion, have opened their 4cott0ae
for the summer.
Miss Helen Brown of Hallowell. who
has been the guest of Miss Ethel Strout
ut the Bay View House, has returned
home.
Joe Holgor Of Gardiner, is stopping
at the Palmer House.
Frank Collins arrived. Tuesday noon.
on the Gardiner.
Arthur Burns of Cambridge Mass
is stopping ut Richardson's.
Miss Makelln Doughty of Brunswick
has returned home after Il two weeks
vacation at the island.
Miss Cecilia Dickson arrived
Wednesday noon, for weeks vaca-
ton.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. o. Davenport OF
Gardiner. have opened the Goodwin
cottage, where they will pass a two
weeks vacation.
Mr.. ana Mrs. ]. w. Reck and son
have returned to Augusta.
The late arrivals at the Richardson:
house are: Miss Mabel Edwards. Au-
gusta; Miss Edrie Heede. Gardiner;
VIM. III. McMerriman, Cambridge;
c. j. McMrrriman. Cambridge: NJ. j.
FoGarthy, Fitchburg, Mass: A. G.
Drew. Boston; II. IT. Trip Boston;
Oh rles Spear, Watrrville; Mrs Henry
Merritt, Att!eboro, Mass; Eugene Muir
ply. Fitchburs; Miss II. Wilmarth.
Al lebOrO.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-04
Sen. Fairbanks Receives
Official Notification
Of His Nomination as Vice
President by Republicans.
Splendid Speech of Notification Made
by Secretary Root and Equally Fine
Speech of Acceptance by Senator
Eairb anks.

Indianapolis. Ind, Aug 3.-Chas.
w. Fairbanks. senior United States
senator from Indiana, was. today, for
rlally notified of his nomination for
Vice President of the United States by
the Republican national committee
The notification address was made by
Eihu Root, former secretary of war
The exercises We're held on the wide.
veranda of Senator Fairbanks Eeauti-
ful home at 10Th and Meridian streets
IN the presence of members o. the noti-
llcation committee, consisting of one
member from each state and territory.
the governor and other state officers of
indiana: the Republican Candidates for
state Office the Indiana Republican
Congressional delegation. Indiana dele
gates and alternates to the national
convention the state central committee
and he Republican Editorial Associa-
ton. All these had been especially in
vited.
On the lawn We're several thousand
friends, neighbors and political sup
rnrters Of the senator and one thous-
and members of the Marion Club who
had acted as escort for the distinguish
cd visitors. The house was deliberately
decorated and on one side of the lawn,
two large tents were topped by waving
banners.
The day was one of the most beauti-
full of the year and as Senator Fair
banks stood on the veranda watching
the finishing touches being put to the
preliminary arrangements he smiling
ly said:
This is the kind we used to call Nc
Einley weather.
The program was similar to that ar
ranged at Canton by former President
Mckinley on the occasion of his Off
cial notification. The especially in
vited guests We're served with lunch
con in large tents on the lawn and the
general public was served with light
refreshments in the house. -r,'
The members of the notification
committee began arriving on early
trains. Secretary Root took break
fast at the Columbia Club and after
receiving many callers and being given
an informal reception. Joined the other
members of the committee at the Eng
liSh hotel.
Shortly after noon the journey Of one
and ona-half miles north. beneath the
overlapping trees Of Meridian street
he gan. One thousand members of the
Marion Club acted as escort. IN the
first carriage rode NJ. Root and Gov.
Durhin. The notification committee
and other special guests followed i'm
carriages. Several thousand persons
along the line of march sent up fire.
Quent cheers as the procession moved.
Many residences along the line were
profuSely decorated.
Gathered ut the residence We're 5000
people. Senator Fairbanks and Mrs
Fairbanks received the committee and
especial guests and with little delay
Mr.. Root and Senator Fairbanks led
the way to the veranda. where seats
were arranged for all
An enthusiastic greeting was ac-
corded the two as they appeared on the
Teranda. The demonstration lasted for
several minutes. MIR. Root then. with
out preliminary, addressed himself to
the formal notification.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-04
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

''''r '"ur days constant chase. Ira
'''If'' William Dillon and George
'''I'' fS'n. three o. the five prisoners
"' bf"k" Jail ut Rrllcfonte. Pa. last
''ill. badly injuring Turnkey Condo
." U'a' he afterwards dicl were cam
"'"i ~ FleminGion near I.ockhaven
III Wer" taken to ':ellcfonte. Tuesday
"'sht, and placed in coils.
The brazilian Chamber of IDENTITIES
"aNihE passed on its first reading a bill
Using the customs tariffs 10 a pro-
,''pI'Ne rate. without consulting the
""us't committee. the reprcscntatives
VI tue United States. Great Britain
N',h'any, Austria, Belgium, France
ana Italy have simultaneously an
I"Aehei the government asking it to
rs influence with Congress for the
maintenance of the old tariff.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-04
Waldeck -Rousseau's Condition Is Bad

Paris, Aug. 3.-The condition Of For
mer Premier Waldeck- Rousseau, causes
serious anxiety. 1t Is feared that the
operation for stomach trouble of four
months back has not resulted in a per-
manent cure.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-04
Totals
BOOTIIRAY.
Mrs. Arthur Paset Doing Well.

London. Aug. 3.-Mrs. Arthur Paget,
VINO feli down an elevator shaft at her
residence. Monday night, sustaining a
1iacture of the thigh. passed a good
night. King Edward sent twice to in
auire about Mrs. Paget's condition. 1t
VIII probably be-ne weeks before she
Is able osaverd. rooms.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-04
FAIR AND WARM Err,

Washington. Aug. 3.-Forecast for
Thursday ana Friday: New England:
Fair and warmer, Thursday; Friday
fan; light 10 fresh variable Winds
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-04
Boston Forecast.

Boston. Aug. 3.-Eorecast: Fair
Thursday and Friday; warmer Thurs
day; fresh variable winds
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-04

e ~ electric line, 100 kilometers in length
snn "a De constructed between Frederiks.
cross s q Mestved. in Denmark. 1t will
) to he completed. after the mall a.. ana
that ~, ONO railway. by 1905. IT is said
mark eiectfic lne In Den
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-04

William O'Connor Morris, the famous
Irish Judge, Is dead.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-04

g., ADD It to Your Ice Water
sanford Ginger makes 1t safe, healthy
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-04-07

ROLLED
PORT GAMBLE MAN ROBBED
OF s2ti IN THE TgNoERLolH
DISTRICT

John Daley logger. came 70
Seattle from Port Gamble yesterday
with i2Ii. all iu silver coin Now
be i peHnlleau ana harn't even the
satisfaction ~ knowing how be Loaf
his bunch Or money
When Daley arrived the money
waa not only a load on hts mind.
but IA hts pockets. Ills first stop
~ as ct thirst emporium known az
the Whale Bar Daley wanted
e. get some Of his Iron" dollars
turned into gold and was changing
the silver for twentieu az the bar.
This action on the part % the
Port Gamble man caused quite q
eofnmQiiou IN tn~ saloon The
hnnRsrn-on gained with awe on the
strange sight and II is believed that
it Was che 81 these RazsrH Nho IL
nov t4ii ahead ~ tho game
Daley says he became very drunk
and decent know where he went Of
what he did When he came TO be
felt for bis money and then made a
run for the police station.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-04-07
AHMYS
MW4W
ILLEGAL SALOON BOXES AND
WINE ROOMS MUST co

chief Of Police Delaney made a
tour Of the redlight district aud
saw conditions al they actually ex-
ist. Later the chief issued a few
orders. and some OF the saloon
keepers In the lower part OF the city
are already beginning 70 feel that a
new hand Is on tho helm at head
quarters.
The chief visited almost every
patrolunan's beat in the city and paid
especial attention 10 the district be
low fealcr way.
In spite OF the ordinance that for
bids closed or curtHined boxes In
saloons many were found construct
ed Ia open violation OF the law. Chief
Delaney announces that the saloon
box and wine room ordinances viii
be RIG Idly enforced.
Half the robbcrics committed By
women that are reported 20 the po-
lice are done In saloon boxes In the
lower part OF the city, The saloons
having closed boxes are liable 10 a
heavy fine and may have their u
censcs revoked.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-04-07

HANNA
SENATORS SPEAK IN PRAISE
OF THEIR LATE COLLEAGUES
GREAT WORK

WASHINGTON. u. C.. April -
4 feeling tribute was paid today In
the senate 10 tho memory Of the late
senator Hanna by hts colleagues.
regardless d their political affiila-
tens.
According 20 previous arrange
ment the entire session was devoted
20 the service. Every senator who
was able 20 attend was IN his seat.
The gallery was filled. when Foraker
Of Ohio arose 60 make the first ad.
dress lie was followed In order by
Ecntt OF West Virginia. Cockreli OF
Missouri. Plat OF Connecticut.
spoouer 81 Wisconsin. blackburn OF
Kentucky. EIkinN Of West Virginia.
Burrows OF Michigan. Fairbanks Of
Indiana. Daniel Of Virginia. Perkins
Of California. Depcw OF New York.
McCamas ~ Maryland. Beveridge Of
Indiana. Doillver OF Iowa. Kitirldge
OF South Dakota. Kearns OF Utah.
Aldrioh Of Rhode Island. Allison Of
Iowa. Frye Of Massachusetts,. Hale
Of Maine. Hansbrough of North na-
kota and Dick OF Ohio.
Each spoke In praise OF the states
manship and integrity OF the dead
senator. Of bis great service 60 his
party and country. At the conciu-
sion Of Dicks address the senate
adopted resolutions OF respect and
adjourned.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-04-07
TIME CARDS
ARE CHANGED

Several changes have been made
IN the Northern Pacific aud Bur
iinEtnn time cnrda The most I'm
portant iu IN the time of the arrival
Of the west bound overland from
Kansas city which VIII reach this
city at p m. instead Of ais =. IN.
as heretofore. A train viii leave
Seattle at 8 8. ~. Tor 1noomai MAX
ing connections at Auburn with the
Weat bound burlington. and the TIA
coma aud Portland passengers VIII
be transferred to the local train.
thus saving them several hours dc
lay
The 40 .. M. eaat-bound Bur
llnFton viii leave az 4 O'Clock sharp.
aud "a train win leave NJ as0b g. m.
making connections with the buck =
ley and Carbonate and the Olympia
and Gaya ilnrbor branches OF the
Northern Pacific instead Of running
a train for each az 8 and . 30 =. m.
respectively.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-04-07

The Russian troops along the Yaiu
river and in southern Manehufia.
where preliminary skirInishes indi-
cate the first big land battle will
take place. are commanded by Lieut..
Gen. Limievitch. chief OF the First
Siberian army corps, and a seasoned
fighter.
lie served first in the Caucasus.
from 1859 TIL 1864. and distinguished
himself in the Russo Turkish war
of isT7-7s lie received the coioneloy
OF the Second Trnnscaspian rifle
brigade In 1855. and there continued
his study OF Aslatics and their meth
DDS OF fighting among the warlike
Turcomans OF the regions north OF
Persia.
Promoted 90 be major general in
1891, he was transferred. four years
later. 10 the military command OF
the district Of ussuria, the Russian
province Of Korea. During the Box
er outbreak 81 1900, his timely inter-
vention saved a company os English
soldiers from imminent destruction.
lie fought through the Turkish war
of 1S77-7s, and was there grievoualy
wounded. In this Russo Turkish
war he received tho Cross OF st.
George Of the fourth class. the deco
rationsof thisorder being given only
for distinguished personal valor.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-04-07
MR.. cOTTERILL ON
CITY BEAUTIFUL

George +. Cotterili addressed the
Young Mems Municipal League OF
the Y. NJ. <. A. At its closing ban
quet at the Washington hotel last
night on The City Beautiful" Hs
said that Seattle was admirably sit
uated from a scenic standpoint. ecm-
pairing Ia that respect 10 many Of
the prettisst districts 90 switrerind.
He spoke highly Of the oimxted plan
Of parks and drivcwayn and Of the
many beautiful bicycle paths already
in the city. He said that he had
seen local bicycle paths illustrated
ana highly commented upon IN
European magazines
Toaats were responded 70 BY ~. a.
woofcock. II u. buchanan. Reeves
Ayiemore. r s@ldel. NJ. peGrauEe,
q. J. HoEe and II. A. Hanson Prof.
A. II. Priest Was toastmaster.