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Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-12-29

Boston. Dec. q.
COKN-Easier; No. 2 yellow. J6n57
OATS-Firmer and higher; No clipp.d
3ytDi2.
MILL FEED-Sliehtly easier
BRAN-Spring. 2l.25.
MIXED FEED-22 75M2I.
COTTON SEED MEAL-26.JO :
PORK-Cnchanged; medium, 1J.J0.
LARD-S3s.
BEEF-Quiet but steady; choice whole
cattle, 8@9E.
LAMB-Steady: 9IaM10l3.
VEAL~F'irm; 9M11.
BUTTER-Quiet but steady; northern
2Ci.Gt21.
CHEESF.-Firm and unchanged; York
state. POL.
EGGS-Quiet and easy; fancy. 3eaSs
eastern 3On32
APPLES-F'irm: Baldwins. 1.25ei2.Oo
OTATOES-Steady: Houlton Hebrons
4SIJO; Green Mountains. 5Ubi1: Da kots
Reds 45M41; York State White, u; Jersey
and Vineland sweets. 40dJo
SUGAR-10 POINTS higher on basis Of SO
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-12-29

City Clerk Wadsworth is very busy. this
week. with his multiple duties. Mr.. Wads
worth is preparing his annual statement
OF the births. deaths and marriages and
Is also looking after the tax dodgers with
. persistence that is not pleasing to that
class of folks who have been aptly term.
ed tax wrigglers." The city is still undel
heavy expense to maintain its municipa
standard Of excellence. and the tax as
scssments Of 1903 and 1904 that remain "a
large are sadly needed to meet the usua
exDenScx
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-12-29

Wednesday was a hard day for the
mail men. the city carriers experience
ing considerable difaculty with the
snow. The rural route riders returned
to. the city from their routes from one
20 FIVE hours late and reported that the
roads all over the outlying districts to
he, unbroken. The mail horses legs
were sheathed in burlap to prevent the
hard crust from cutting them up. and
In many cases the animals were unable
to break out the road and it was nec'
essary for the drivers to walk in ad.
vance Of their teams
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-12-29

w. ". Bradstreet received a wireless
tellsrd from his g:andson, Percy
white. Tuesday afternoon, and the
message is probably .he first to be re-
ceive,i It Gardiner from the new sys-
TEN. MI. White sent the dispatch while
on the teamship Denver en- route
from NJ, York to Galveston, Texas.
The steamer was few miles off the
coast of \ orth Carolina and was trans
mitted to the mainland by the Marconi
system.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-12-29

The story regarding plans of w
Opera house in Gardiner printed 81 the
Journal. yesterday morning, has at
tracted considerable favorable COM
ment While no definite steps have been
taken by any individuals or associa-
tions. as might have been understood
by yesterdays article. the plan Is re-
garled as being a feasible one and 1t
Will. at least. receive tho consideration
os the business men and kcal capital
lists
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-12-29

After the distribution of the presents,
short musical and literary entertain
ment was enjoyed. a feature of which
was the solos by Mrs. Elma Buckmn-
ster The party broke up at about II
o'clock. after one of the most enjoy
able evenings of the season. The
guests were Miss Clara Maxwell. Miss
Helen Gale, Miss Lottie Edwards and
Miss Hazel Shaw of Winthrop, and
Miss Vera Jewett Of Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-12-29
Charles M. Lawrence.

The many Gardiner friends of Charles
NJ Lawrence of South Gardiner. Will De
panied to learn of that gentleman $ deatn
which occurred at his home in "ard o.
Yesterday Mr.. Lawrence was Is years
old and a prominent citizen OF me por-
ton of the CITY in which he died.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-12-29

Miss Beulah Wells Of this city re-
ceived a telegram. Wednesdfy from
Lynn. Mass. announcing the rious
Illness OF her fiance in the Shn. City.
Miss Wells was to hav- t"fn y ,arried
in Gardiner next week, and Size left for
Lynn. yesterday. Her case is similar
in many respects to that O. Miss Alice
Field. who was summoned u the sick
bed ot her fianCe in a New York town
about week ago and married him ir
the sick room.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-12-29

Rev, and Mrs. A. w. Bradeen left
Gardiner. Wednesday. for Caribou,
where Mr. Rradeen will assume charge
OF the Baptist church. Quite a number
Of the ciergyman's former parishioners
we're at the train 20 bid him Godspeed,
and expressed sorrow that he is leaving
this city. Mr.. Rradeen will preach lis
inaugural sermon In his new or fCreh,
Sunday
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-12-29
Local Notice.

New Lunch Room-W. T. Footre's S
new lunch room on Water street, Wltn
new furnishings throughout, is offering
the very best quality of well-cooked
food in the city and at nominal prices.
The patronage enjoyed by the new
place the first day opened. augers we'll
for Mr.. Footer's continued success.
Dec29 d31
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-12-29
New York Money Market.

New York, Dec. oS.
Prime mercantile paper 4n4la per cent
Sterling exchange firm at 4.S1aOlI4. 81 D
for 1ensand and ar Isl. soar. 81! !SoSfor so
days.
Posted rates 4.S5l. and ASS.
Commercial bills 4.SJ1s.
Bar silver 613s.
Mexican dollars 4SlI.
Government bonds steady
Railroad bonds firm
Money IN call steady; all4u3 per cent !;
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-12-29

Major Burrage will assume his duties
as Chaplain, next Sunday and the SER
vice which has been held in the after
noon since the death of Major Sawyer
will be changed back to the forenoon,
TO- l5 o'clock
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-12-29

It was not due to any ill-feeling or
other difficulty that the fire alarm
whistle was removed from the Oak
lands mill, although garbled reports
that have appeared would lead one TO
think otherwise. Mr.. McCausland. man.
ager Of the mill. first requested that
the whistle be removed
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-12-29

MRS. Maude Shaw entertained the
members of the M. G. Club at a Christ
mas party, Tuesday evening. After
partaking Of most excellent Christ
mas dinner, the young people gathered
around tree laden with dainty gifts.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-12-29

Philip Ratti, who has been in the en-
pioy of DR.. G. w. Taggart for some
time. was kicked by a horse belonging
to the doctor, Tuesday. and quite bad
ly hurt. Internal injuries were feared,
but he is reported as much better, to-
day.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-12-29
The Rebekahs Elect Officers.

The following officers have been elect
ed by the Eureka Rebekah Lodge: NO
BILE grand, Emily Collins; vice grand
Vina Bills: Sec, Edna j. Lander; Fin.
Sec, Francis True: Treas, Annie Law
renee; trustees, Joseph Glazier, Lizzie
Chamberlain. Olive Black.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-12-29

A Christmas tree entertainment was
given in the lecture room or Chrlst
church, yesterday aft ta-noon. The atten-
dance was quite large and all enjoyed
a right royal good time.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-12-29
New York Cotton Market.

New York. Dec q
Spot closed quiet 81 points decline Mid.
ding uplands, 700; do. gulf. rs. Sales.
none.
Galveston nominal. =; Charleston nomj
nal. -; Memphis quiet, SIS; New Orlea M
easy. G7s; Mobile nominal. -; Savannah
nominal.
Consolidated-Net receipts for five days,
163. 609
Exports to Great Britain. 25.9S2; to
France, 2J.2.D; to the continent, Jo3S0; to
Japan. 2SSS.
Stock, 10S6,5oO.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-12-29

The regular meeting of the Knight
Circle will be cancelled owing to the
entertainment for the benefit of the
Circle. Thursday evening. The enter
tainment christmas in Old Virginia
is very fine and deserves large patron
ages and will begin promptly at 7.3l
p NJ
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-12-29

A couple of live roosters passed tne
night, Wednesday. in the local office OF
the American Express Co., and IN the
morning crowed loudly to the great de-
ljRht of numerous youngsters.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-12-29

Mrs. Ealph Harden has gone to
Greenfie'a, Mass, where fsr husband
is emplo, I'd as manager OF crug store
Mr.. Harden was formerly with sawyer
on Water street.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-12-29

IT,, arnual meeting Of the Oak Grove
(..u,.t. " Association will be held. at
40 T.. NJ, Tuesday. when an election
Of officers will take place. The meeting
will he held in the city government
ronnoQ
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-12-29
Samuel Carpenter.

The remains of the late Samuel Car
penter, who died at the hospital.
Wednesday morning. have been sent to
his former home in Lonsdale, r. +, Mr..
Carpenter was rs years of age and had
been member of the Home since 1891.
He served in H. Co. of the 14th U. s.
Inf.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-12-29
NATIONAL HOME.

Concert at the Opera house at
o'clock, tonight.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-12-29

Chicago, Dec q
CATTLE-Receipts, 10000; good 10 prirns
steers $500 $50.
HGGS-Receipts, 10000; mixed and
butchers. 4.40GI470
SEEEP-Receipts. 10000; lambs 10 TO N
higher; good to choice wethers 2.SJfb5 "a
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-12-29

Mr. and Mrs. Warren w. Wight spent
the Christmas holidays with their son.
Harry, of Portland. returning. Monday
night They expect their son Harry and
family to spend the New Years holiday
with them here in South Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-12-29

II. X. Chadwick suffered a slight
shock at his home on North street.
Wednesday afternoon. which has af-
fected his speech. Last evening, Mr..
Chadwick was reported as resting cas-
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-12-29

At the regular meeting of Sanborn
Lodge, I. o. o. F.. this evening, much
business of Importance will come be-
fore the meeting it being the last meet
ing n this year. All those interested in
tn" roming installation should be pres
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-12-29

Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Goodrich re-
turned to their home in Leominster'
Mass, yesterday. after passing Christ
mas with relatives in Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-12-29

was very generally and generously
distributed and the Christmas anhi-
versary closed with much good cheer
and many wishes for a Happy Ne"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-12-29

The town authorities Of Randolph
nut the town roller into commission
yesterday and broke out the roads III
the PRINCIPAL parts Of the town.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-12-29

The heavy snowfall has put quietus
on ~. skating on the river and the
yornxst-rs are sOrrowful In conse-
Uueuce.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-12-29

Robert NJ. johnson left Gardir~' yes
tercay. after passing nLnh'' Oh
weeks with his brother. -. ]. '"hhson'
proprietor of the johnson Hot-e.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-12-29

William E. c. Coolidge reported for
duty, Wednesday, from an extended
furcugh to Providence.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-12-29

James Moore of Pawtucket, r. l.,
late navy, reported for admission.
Wednesday, and was given quarters in
X Co.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-12-29

Mrs L. H. Crocker and her daughter.
Miss Annie Crocker. returned. Wednes-
day. from a two weeks visit to Water
willie.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-12-29

Mr.. and Mrs. E. w. Henderson have
returned from a brief visit to their
daughter, Mrs. E. G. Sculley at Port
land.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-12-29

The Circle of Kings Daughters will give
its annual dinner at the Congregations
church, Monday evening, Jan. :.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-12-29

The sidewalks about the city have
been passable at all times during the
storm owing to the good work of Street
Commissioner COttle and his men.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-12-29

Ernest Reed, who has returned to his
work at Skilln's grocery store. reports
that his father who is i'll at his home
in Pittst"n. is somewhat improved.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-12-29

Special revival meetings are to be held
in the Congregational church. beginning
Tuesday evening, Jan. 3. and continuing
two weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-12-29

The speedway on the river will b.
cleaned # snow as soon as the Weathe
clears.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-12-29

A full attendance Of members OF the
city government Is urged for the regular
meeting, Monday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-12-29

Little Russell Blanchard. who has been
quite ill with typhoid pneumonia, is very
much better.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-12-29
HALLOWELL.

Thomas Bullock formerly of Hal
lowell, is visiting relatives in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-12-29

The w. C. T. L. will meet with Mrs
w. H. Perry, at 3 o'clock, THURSDAY
afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-12-29

The Clothing Club Will meet WIN
Mrs. v. L. Cox in Randolph, this al'3f
noon.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-12-29

Evangelist Harry Taylor has returned
home after a very successful season OF
revival work at LivermOre Falls.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-12-29
SOUTHGA.RDINER.

Bible class study at the Congregational
parsonage, Friday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-12-29

Mrs. Lawrence Avousivo of Boston
is the guest of her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. S. Arata.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-12-29

Frank A. Dinsmore has returned from
visit to kittery.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-12-29

Mrs. John Taylor returned from Hart
land, yesterday. where she has been
making short visit.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-12-29
WINTHROP.

John Fortier of Pennington, was in
town the first of the week.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-12-29

Michael Shea has reported for duty
from furlough to Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-12-29

-. Anketell has returned from a
visit to his family in Bangor.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-12-29

Michael Conroy returned. Wednesday,
from a six weeks visit to Bridgeport,
CT
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-12-29

J. C. Mccarthy of South Boston, Is
making a visit to relatives in the city
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-12-29

Charles NJ. Lawrence died. Tuesday, at
the home of Mrs John Wiley.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-12-29

Regular sessions will be resumed III
the Gardiner public schools. Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-12-29

Miss Clara Robinson OF Concord. y.
H., is visiting her brother, J. w. l'>b-
inSOn.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-12-29

1924.
EGGS-StrOng; at market, cases incIrd-
ed, 1Mt22; frsts. p; prime frsts, "a: eY.
tIas. Is.
CHEESE-Steady to firm; 1lMl2
Amador ledger., 1904-09-09
for In this act on controllers warrants duly
drawn for that purpose

for in this act on controllers warrants duly
drawn for that purpose
SEC. 8. This act II adopted by the people,
shall take enect on the thirty first day Of Decem-
ber, A. D. nineteen hundred and four, as to all
its provisions except those relating TO and neces-
sary for its submission TO the people. and for
turning. canvassing, and proclaiming the votes,
and as TO said excepted provisions this act
shall take effect Immediately.
SEC. 9. This act shah be submitted to the
people Of the State OF California for their ratca
ton at the next general election to be holden
in the month Of November. A. D. nineteen hun
dred and four; and all ballots at said election
shall have printed thereon. and at the end
thereof. the words rFor the San Francisco Sea-
wall Act" and in separate line under the same
words Against the San Francisco Seawall Act"
and opposite said lines there shall be left spaces
in which the voters may make or stamp u cross
to indicate whether they vote for or against the
said act. and those voting for said act shall do
so by placing cross opposite the words For
the San Francisco Seawall Act" and all those
voting against the said act shall do SO by plac-
ing cross opposite the words Against the San
state shall include the submission Of this act to
the people, as aforesaid. in his proclamation
calling for said general election.
SEC. 10. The votes cast for or against this act
shall be counted, returned and canvassed and
declared in the same manner and subject to
the same rules votes cast for state officers
and If 1t appear that said act shall have re-
ceived majority of all the votes cast for and
against 1t at such election aforesaid. then
the same shall have effect as hereinbefore pro-
vided. and shall be 1rrepealable until the prinoi
pal and interest Of the liabilities herein created
shall be paid and discharged. and the governor
shall mako proclamation thereof but if
majority OF the votes cast as aforesaid are
against this act then the same shall be and be-
come void
SEQ II. This act may be known and cited as
the San Francisco Seawall Act"
SEC. IL. All acts and parts of acts in conflict
with the provisions of this act are hereby
repealed.
Amador ledger., 1904-09-09
Waterproof Paper,

Japanese oiled papers, made from the
barks of trees or shrubs, are astonish-
ingly cheap and durable, according to
a writer In the National Geographic
Magazine. AS a cover for his load of
tea when a rainstorm overtakes him
the japanese farmer spreads over it a
tough, pliable cover of oiled paper
which is almost as impervious as tar
paulin and as light as gossamer. He
has doubtless carried this cover for
years, neatly packed away somewhere
about his cart. The rickshaw coolies
In the large cities wear rain mantles
of this oiled paper, which cost less than
Is cents and last for a year or more
with constant use.
But perhaps the most remarkable OF
all the papers which find common use
in the japanese household are the
leather papers Of which tobacco
pouches and pipe cases are made. They
are almost as tough as French kid, so
translucent that one can nearly see
through them and as pliable and soft
as calfskin. The material of which
they are made is as thick as cardboard,
but as flexible as kid
Amador ledger., 1904-09-09

Or the station platform at desolate
Aerxes Junction stood two impatient
men. The big, numbering, round faced
man was Colonel Joe Layson; the thin
sallow one was Henry Clay Finley. Il
was campaign time, and the twain
were swinging around the circle
Colonel Layson as the candidate of the
outs for governor and Finley as the
spellbinder paid to extol the merits ol
his party's standard bearer.
The afternoon train that was to stor
at Xerxes Junction and take on pas
sengers for Ardenia was late, and the
rough old colonel began to swear as he
studied his watch
It'll be here in a minute, governor. >
said Finley soothingly, carefully OBJ.
serving the custom of addressing can.
didates by the title to which they as.
pire.
A scrawny. bent over old woman
carrying an apronful of wood, came
out of the clump of trees across the
railroad track and limped along until
she reached the platform, where she
Amador ledger., 1904-09-09
Tom Corwin Found the Rea.on

This story is told of the famous Tom
Corwin: During his first term In the
Ohio house of representatives about
the year 1923, bill to stop the whip
ping of criminals was under discus
sion. Corwin, native of Kentucky,
ardently advocated the repeal of the
old law. A member of the house who
had come from Connecticut was active
on the opposite side. He urged the re-
tention of whipping as punishment
and asserted as a strong point in favor
of his contention that he had noticed
while living in Connecticut when
ever man was whipped in execution
of the sentence of court of justice he
Immediately left the state and did not
return.
Corwin promptly retorted that he
knew many people had come to Ohio
from Connecticut, but he had never be-
fore known the reason for their COM
ing-Cleveland Leader.
Amador ledger., 1904-09-09
THE DIAMOND.
1t Was Probably In It's Original state
Vegetable Product.

II was Probably In It's Original State
Vegetable Product.
Originally the diamond was probably
vegetable product exuded from some
ancient tree. Positive evidence on the
subject is not forthcoming. but the con-
currence Of such authorities as New
ton, Brewster, Jameson and Lavoisier,
who trace 1t to vegetable source,
must, in the absence of decisive mega
tive proof, make this hypothesis prob
able.
The crystalline form of the diamond
is undoubtedly due to the action Of
heat, and the occurrence Of these stones
in igneous rocks and mica slate, espe-
cfally at the Cape, lends color to the
view that they have been metamor-
phosed, as has been the case with
graphite.
This complete change may have been
directly or indirectly due to the inter
nal heat Of the globe or may have re-
suited from volcanic action Indirect
ly it would be accounted for by the i'm
mense heat evolved in the crumblinS,
fracturing and grinding together Of the
earth's crust in the attempt to adjust
itself to the cooling and contracting In
terror. Directly it may have been the
result Of change in the direction Of
the internal heat. causing a fusion Of
the rocks Of the crust, the diamond and
other crystals being formed when they
again cooled.
Amador ledger., 1904-09-09
The Juvenile Japanese.

There are no children in Japan. They
are dignified burlesques on the grown
ups. The little girls of the family take
care of the babies by having them
strapped to their backs. Nearly every
maid of five or six has a baby tied to
her back, and perhaps that accounts
for the bent back and tottering gait Of
the Japanese woman. Though one
never hears Jap baby cry, If one be-
gins to make mouth and wrinkle up
its funny little face, its child mother
quiets it by raising her body on her
toes and heels as fast as she can, and
placidity reigns in short order. A man
would feel like fool quoting Mother
Goose" to Japanese child or trying
to amuse it as one does our children.
AS for chucking one under the chin,
that's unthinkable.
Amador ledger., 1904-09-09
All Thing. to All beliefs.

A certain woman of lively disposi-
ton and much beloved in her circle
says that she is a woman suffragist
once a year, at the time of the annual
dinner. '"They have such a lot of ice
cream and strawberries" she exclaims,
with sparkling eyes. The New York
Times tells another story to mate with
this:
A woman in Brooklyn who is active
in promoting the suffragist cause in
that city tried recently to induce live
ly young matron to join the Woman's
Republican league. She met with fiat
refusal. But your husband is a Re
publican, and you belong to the Wo-
man Suffrage association"
II belong to the Suffrage association
and to the Antisuffrage association
was the placid reply. 81 like the wo-
men In one and the refreshments In the
other. But honestly l don't believe in
eitherr'
Amador ledger., 1904-09-09
MAY DAY FESTIVALS.
They Were Celebrated In the Time Of
the Ancient Romans.

the Ancient Romans.
For ages May day has been time Of
general rejoicing. All over Christen-
dom its advent is hailed with delight.
The birds, the bees and the flowers
join us in an annual celebration of the
day. Nature has at last thrown off the
snow quilt with which she has braved
the ravages of winter and glows re-
splendent in buds and blossoms. The
streams have broken their icy letters
and burst forth into joyous accompani-
ments to myriads of bird choristers,
And humanity, overpowered by the
same glad spirit, seeks the woods and
the fields to revel in the wealth OF YER
dure so lavishly spread out
Among the Romans this feeling found
vent in their Floralia, or forea games,
which began on the 28th of April and
lasted several days. We read that
nations taking more or less their orr
gin from Rome have settled upon the
1st of May as the special time for
fetes of the same kind. With ancients
and moderns alike it was an instructive
rush into the fields to revel in the bloom
which was newly presented on the
meadows and the trees"
The barbarous Celtic populations held
a heather festival on this day, but we
are not told that it was in any way
connected with flowers. It was called
Beltein and was celebrated by kindling
fires on the hilltops at night. Within
the remembrance Of many the peasant
ry of Ireland, the Isle of Man and of
the Scottish highlands also held SINH
lar celebrations.-Tab Talk.
Amador ledger., 1904-09-09
A Man to dodge.

Look at Baker, out on a day like
this without an umbrella. Is he
crazyT
I'm afraid he is. Let's hurry on.
I don't want to meet him"
"Why notT'
He may recognize this umbrella.
It's his"
Amador ledger., 1904-09-09

stopped and looked up into the colo
nels face with vacant eyed curiosity.
Finley was shocked.
"Such beastly mannersw he exclaim-
ed, "Shall 1 order her to be off, gov
ernorT'
Before the colonel could answer, the
old woman clambered upon the plat.
form and limped eagerly to his side.
BE you the guvner?" she asked.
The colonel smiled a big hearted
smile and answered, That's what they
call me-"
Wont you pardon my boy? He's
Amador ledger., 1904-09-09
Among Them.

Clara-Do you know, Maud, Mr..
Smithers paid me great compliment
last night?
mo. What did he say7"
HE said I was among the prettiest
girls at the party"
yes, I noticed you were among
them"