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The Washington times., 1904-02-05
MINING PATCH"
FIRE KILLS SIX
Twelve Houses Destroyed in
Park Place COlliery.
MANY PERSONS HOMELESS
Conhagration Drives Tenants Into
Snow in Their Might Clothes.
Caused by Red-Hot Stove.

POTTSVVILLE, Pa, Feb. Sire
which started at o'clock this morning
in a row of twelve frame houses at
Park Place, about seventeen miles from
Pottsville. caused the death of six per-
sons. five men and a boy, all foreigners,
who worked as miners I'm the Park Place
colliery, operated by Lentz & Co, by
whom the houses We're owned.
Every house was completely destroyed
and the bodies of the victims were
frightfuliy burned. All met death in the
boarding house in which the fire started
The clearinghouse keeper, il appears
filed the stove in the kitchen last night
closing the drafts. The stove evidently
became red hot. setting FIRE to some
clothing hanging near IL, thus starting
the con1agration. All inmates OF th'
other houses escaped, bus lost their pos
sessions
The Washington times., 1904-02-05
MORGAN'S TRIP
ON SNOWSHOES
Financier Shows Skill in
Jaunt at Montreal.
TRAMP OVER THE MOUNTAIN
Canadians Astonished at Immense
Amount of Mail Coming to Ameri-
can Banker.

MONTREAL. Que. Feb. 5.-After an
nouncing that he would depart FOR New
York city Wednesday evening J. Pier
pom Morgan changed his plans and sent
a message OF coincidence 70 the family
CT the late William G. Whitney. Only
the officials of the Windsor Hotel knew
that he had decided to keep his party
over and arrangements were made for
a meeting at the Montreal Hunt Club,
where a dinner was given by Andrew
A. Allan.
The tramp over the mountain was
keenly enjoyed by ALL and Mr.. Nor
gan showed he was no stranger TO
snowshoes. He was among the first TO
arrive at the club house. There every
thing was ready and the dinner was
enjoyed. Covers were laid for twenty
| six.
/ Party Goes Driving.
/ Mr. Morgan and his party went
driving at II o'clock yesterday morning
Mufied up in a heavy fur coat and with
a fur cap pulled low over his eyes the
hnancier started cut in a double sleigh
from the laSles' entrance Of the Wind
sor. Two sleighs were requisitioned.
Morton Patton and Mr.. Morgan occupied
} one.
Perhaps never in the history OF the
Windsor Hotel has there been so much
mail for one man. An extra boy has
to be sent to the postohice with bag
to get Mr. Morsan's mail
Mr.. Morgan denies himself to all
callers. He never comes down into the
rotunda now. but enters and leaves by
the side entrance. His meals are served
lin the seclusion Of one Of the private
dining rooms. where with his party he
can be undisturbed.
"Poetical News"
The press OF this city has never had
so much ''poetical news" Of a visitor
Here is a good specimen;
Take away your Henry lryings lay aside you
Charlie keenes.
cut upon your young and dashing gay soubrett
Just IN her teens.
They amt in il; no. tell you, TREY can't touc
this ac- a. all.
What's its titleg Oh. it's simply, MORGAN
Time "a Montreal"
Morgan, he NAV juggle millions, but there's on
thing he DOM know.
That's the way 10 keep his balance where th
swift toboggans go.
And although he may be able just 10 purehas
all Re secs.
He can't purchase graceful movements whe
: he's a pair Of skis
: II was announced late yesterday after
noon for Mr. Morgan that there woul
he no change in the arrangements 70
1.-THE visit TO Quebec The special trail
left at $50 o'clock in the evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-02-12
DARED NOT STOP.
Gloucester Men Rowed for Lives and
Were Saved.

fockIand. Me-, Feb 11.-John Half
fey and Charles Dcveau of Gloucester,
who belong to the crew of the fishing
schooner James Il. Clarke of Beverly,
arrived here, yesterday afternoon, on
thc steamer Mineola. They were res
cuod. quite by chance. after spending
nearly % hours in a dory with the tenn
pefature at no time above zero.
They had been separated from their
vessel by the thick fog which shut in.
sunday forenoon and they are positive
that another dory, which was even
farther from the schooner, did not
snare their good fortune in being
picked up. Its occupants We're two
french Sailors. whose names are I'M
Known to the rescued men.
Mr.. Haffcy told his story to cores
pondent, as follows:
we We're tending travis about five
miles from Isle au Haul when the fog
shut in SO suddenly that we were UNI
able to locate the vessel. We could
hear horn blowing in the distance,
but the sound grew fainter and the fog
Dank became so thick that it was im-
possible to see 90 feet ahead. We rowed
constantly in the hope of reaching one
of the islands and once got within two
miles of shore, only to encounter Il
strong gale and lose our Roadway.
There Was no food or drink in the
dory, and sleep was out of the Dues
ton. We dared not anchor for fear of
freezing to death and for more than "A
| hours We rOwed steadily in order to
keep our blood in circulation and reach
shore if possible.
The dory iced up very rapidly and
we were obliged to pound the side al
most constantly in order to keep the
boat free.
monday forenoon we sighted the
lobster smack Eva Martin of fremont.
We waved the trawl flags and shouted
frantically, but at the end of L. or 20
minutes we had failed to attract at
teEtion and the vessel was drawing
farther away. Then came the reefins
Of the smack's mainsail and we We're
discovered.
when we had been taken aboard it
was found that my hands were frozen
ana both of us were SO weak that we
collapsed OIL the deck. At the time of
the rescue VIC were drifting steadily to
sea-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-02-12

To people who visit the Jail Office and
see the specimens of fancy work. in the
line OF wood carving, etc. which have
been done by the prisoners, it is often
a source of wOnderment why such
evident talent could not have been
turned in the proper direction. The
different sheriffs who have had charge
of the Jail have some little memento
made Tor them by some prisoner, some
of the work being really fine. And
there are in the office at present some
81 eci'ncnS which are of d pretty good
quality. Among the prisoners at
present who do this kind of work are
joe LcFave, who was brought into
public notice through the Burns
robbery case. LeFave's speciality is
making ships, hanging baskets. etc, of
pastcboard, and ornamenting them
with ships of cambria, travelled so as to
present feathery effect. Frank
Lessor Of Waterville is an expert in the
use of ii jackknife, and has just sent
home a very pretty handkerchief case,
blue satin lined, which he made from
IN old cigar box. He also has a horse
shoe which he carved from price of
wood. showing bent nails and all,
which is very clever piece of work.
Another fine piece of work is a bottle
in which are ships, and below them in
another section a group of figures of
different kinds, which one would
scarcely believe could be got into the
bottle. This was done by an Augusta
man during temporary retirement
from public life.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-02-12
BURIED AS ANOTHER WOMAN.
Man Finds Body of VITA Victim Of
lroquois Fire.

Chicago Feb. 1.-THE long search of
Frank r. Greenwald for the body of his
wife. who lost her life in the IroquOis
fire. has been rewarded. He has found
the body buried at ElmwOod as that of
mother woman.
Mr. Grecnwald identified the body by
the membrane connecting the first and
second toes of the feet and by two rings
that were still on the hand The body
WAS burned beyond recognition of the
features. If the theory of the police and
the husband is true. deliberate attempt
to get possession Of the body in order to
obtain the money found on it has been
uncovered. Mrs. Greonwalds body was
taken to an undertaking establishment
where it was numbered 81. The number
was a duplicate and on the other body
he came from Montreal. CANADA. claim
ii body 81 stating that $500 would be
found on it.
He secured 4 permit to take away this
body. He claimed it as the body of his
aunt. a woman 20 years of age. When he
brought the permit to remove the body
he found that it already had been identi-
fed as that of Mrs Helen Miller. - years
of age. When he found he could not get
tho body of Mrs. Miller he took the other
one. as his permit called for "a. This was
the body of Mrs. Grccnwald He called
an undertaken to care for the body and
bury it. He explained his circumstances
and upon promise that wealthy relatives
would come to Chicago he obtained not
only credit for the expense of the inter
mont hut also tn" loan of considerable
sum from tho undertaken. No money was
found on Mrs. Grccnwald'S body.
The police have Il good description Of
the Montreal man and his arrest is ex-
pcctcd.
Greenwalds son also had been wrongly
identified. He had been placed in n vault
as Vernon Corbin. This mistake was dis
covered by Mr.. Greenwald 10 days after
the fire.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-02-12
NO MAN OR WOMAN
CAN HAVE DYSPEPSIA
And Still Be Agreeable, Attractive and
Popular-A Certain Cure in Reach
of All.

There is nothing that will put you to
the front so rapidly in the business or
social world as cheerful disposition
and a pleasant appearance. Other
things being equal people will go out of
their way to give the fellow lift who
always wears a cheerful countcnance.
The man or woman with a cranky dis
position and a sour face will always
meet with an indifferent if not chilly
reception. The commercial traveller,
who is the recognized business
barometer, appreciates better than any
one the value of this rule and governs
his actions accordingly.
Dyspepsia destroys all the agreeable
qualities that enter into man or
womans makeup. 1t is almost a
human impossibility for anyone with a
severe case of dyspepsia to look
pleasant. The continuous. miserable
castdown feeling is bound to make it,
self shown in the appearance and con-
versation.
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets are the
sufferers certain cure. They are so
recognized all over the world. The
cures they have brought about and the
happiness they have caused and the
suffering they have relieved has made
their name a household word in all the
English-speaking world.
The reason that Stuarts Dyspepsia
Tablets are a certain cure is that they
are a natural cure. There is nothing to
prevent them curing. They contain the
essential ingredients of the digestive
fluids of the stomach and simply do the
identical work Of the stomach. relieving
that weakened organ and permitting it
to rest and recuperate. Could anything
he more simple or natural? They are
bound to cure. They cannot helm them
selves. 1t is just like putting a new
stomach into q man-if that were
possibie-and letting the old one go off
on a vacation. Rest is what il needs.
Nature will do her own work of resto-
ration. never fear.
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets are for
sale by all druggists at 50 cts. a box.
All druggists means all druggists.
They have become so necessary to the
people that the druggist simply has to
keep them anyway. There are other
remedies that he can make more money
on if he could sell them, but he cant
He will not take chances on losing his
customers by not always having on
hand 4 supply of Stuart's Dyspepsia
Tablets.
Feb IN 1 y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-02-12

Detective Scholl, of the agency of
Squrell & Scholl OF New York city and
Rochester, N. Y. arrived in the city,
Wednesday night, having come East
alter Alexander NJ. Leighton, who was
wanted for grand larceny at Brooklny.
and who had since Sunday been Il
prisoner at Kennebec Jail, having been
arrested at the instance of the New
York officer, by Deputy Sheriffs Fish
and Carson, at Pittston, Sunday fore
noon. The officer. upon visiting the
jail. identified Leighton as the sus-
pected party, and was provided with
rcquisition papers from the governor
of New York, but it was not neces-
sary to serve them, as Leighton agreed
to go back with the officer of his own
accord. and the two left for New
York on train Ga, Thursday forenoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-02-12

Fred II. kimball. who has recently
been appointed chief engineer at the
State House in Boston, is well known
in Augusta. where he has many friends
In summing up his business experience,
upon which the appointment was made.
the Boston Globe gives the following:
Machinist with heAugusta MachineCo.
Augusta, 1855, and held the position
four years; steam filter for A. D. Ward
Augusta, about one year; worked as
steam filter in the post office and court
house, Augusta; had charge of the
steam heating and ventilating plant at
the State House. Augusta, November,
1880, to March, 1892; with Portland
Street Railroad Co. from 1898 to 1897,
first as fireman and then as engineer;
with West End Street Railroad Co.,
1897, remaining about two years At
the time of his appointment Mr. KIM
ball was superintendent of the power
plant of the Boston Terminal Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-02-12

The freight business on the Maine
Central is just at present seriously
handicapped by ice embargoes, at
Mount Desert, on the Rutland line and
on the Grand Trunk. Notices have
been sent out refusing to accept car
load shipments and less. to these
noints, on account of the extreme cold
weather. On the Grand Trunk rail-
road, these notices apply to all bust
ness routed via North Stratford and
points west and also to all points in
Canada. Toronto and west. Shipments
are at present made to the point near
est their destination. and sent from
there by the best means available.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-02-12

in earnest gratitude for his restoration
to health, Vicor and vitality and for his
rescue from the depths of pitiful despon-
dency Harry Joseph. of Ii Federal St.
Allegheny. Pa. now virile and healthy,
permits the publication of this. his own
story.
These arc details of personal weakness
that man would naturally want 10
keep secret. One thing .lonc impcis MIR.
Joseph to let lis publish this gratitude.
Remember that you read t.
Il suffered severely from a complication
of kidney and bladder trouble for about
two years. Ny family physician failed TO
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-02-12

On account of the continued drouth
and tho consequent shortage Of pulp
the BowdOin paper mills in Topsham
were obliged to make 4 partial shut
down, "Wednesday, leaving only one
of the four big machines running.
This throws is men out of employ
mcnt. leaving % men at work. The
remaining machine will be run as long
as the pulp on hand lasts. which will
probably nc for two or three days. The
mills at Pcjepscot and Lisbon Falls
will not be affected by the shut down.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-02-12

Overseer Wentworth of the poor de-
partmnnt, is one of the busy ones
among the city's heads of departments,
especially at this season of the year.
There is always plenty to do in the
poor department. but during the cold
weather the work is greatly increased.
In the summer time the needy ones of
the city's population. can get along
comparatively. as one great factor in
the way of household expenses, fuel. is
reduced to a very small figure. but
when the biting winds and frosty air
Of winter make the need of fuel an i'm
perative one, it is then that the greatest
call for aid comes or the department.
Naturally, from the extreme cold
weather which has characterized the
past few months there have been many
calls on the department for fuel, al
though perhaps not far in excess of
those for the year 1909 These calls
have been met, and Mir. Wentworth is
now having S. or 20 cords hauled from
the wood lot of Is. NJ. Cross. to meet
future needs. The wood and coal bills
will be the largest in the expenses of
the department for the year. The shoe
and clothing bills will also be larger
than they were. last year. this being
partly due to the cotton mills shutting
down. last August. There will be an
other bill Of $3.50 for room which was
built on the farm, for the Colby case.
At the city farm. conditions are salts
factory. There are at present Is in
mates, and the general health is good.
The number of deaths during the year.
thus far. is nine. Among those outside
receiving help from the city are some
cases of typhoid fever at the City
hospital. Mr. wentworths appropria-
ton was s., 800, and he thinks he will be
able TO keep within the limits.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-02-12

Fire. Wednesday morning, destroyed
The house and outbuildings. except the
stable. OF John A. Decker at Weld, a
fine set of farm buildings with all
their contents, the loss aggregating
$4,000. insured for $4,000. Mir. Decker
and his wife and two children barely
escaped from the burning house, with
only their nightclOthes. They were
awakened by the smell of smoke in
their bedroom. The cause is unknown,
but supposedly an overheated fiue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-02-12
Nearly Forfeits His Life.

A runaway almost ending fatally,
started a horrible ulcer on the leg of j.
Il. Orner. Franklin Grove, Ill. For
four years it defied. all doctors and all
remedies. But Bucklens Arnica Salve
had no trouble to cure him. Equally
good for burns, bruises, skin eruptions
and piles. &c at Bowditch. Webster
& Co.. Augusta and Simpson Drug Co.,
Watcrville, drug stores.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-02-12
Typhoid Fever Prevalent,

Watertown, n. Y. Feb. 11.-Typhoid
feve is prevalent in this city. Local
health officials state there are between
$50 and 200 cases and the two public.
hospitals are crowded to Overflowing
Prof. DIN II. LenIstreth of Union Col
lege. Il sanitary expert. will investigate
the source of the epidemic and take
charge of the situation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-02-12
A Cure for Eczema.

head was a solid mass of scabs, and its
hair all came out. 1 tried many remedies
hut none seemed to do any permanent
good until used DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salve. The Eczema Is cured. the scaDs
fectiy clean and healthy. and its hair is
growing beautifully again. 1 cannot give
too much praise to DeWitt's Witch Hazel
buvipg Witch Hazel Salye look out for
counterfeits DeWitt's isSthe original and
the only one containing pure Witch Hazel.
The name p. c. Dewitt & Co is on every
box. Sold BY Bowditch, Webster 4 c..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-02-12

Frank l. Clark of this city, has TAX
on the agency of the Peerless, Stevens
Duryea. Rambler. White, Locomobile
and ca 1illac automobiles, and will be
pleased to confer with interested par
ties. Mr.. Clark is an expert machn-
lst, and is thoroughly familiar with
the Workings of ali kinds of power car
riaSes, and it will be for the interest
of all prospective purchasers to talk
with him before Placing an order,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-02-12
Relief in One Minute.

One Minute Cough Cure gives relief in
one minute. because it kills the inicrobe
which tickles the mucous membrane.
causing the cough, and at the same time
clears the phlegm, draws out the infiam,
parts. One Minute Cough Cure strength
ems the lungs, wards off pneumonia and
is a harmless and never failing cure in all
durable cases Of Coughs. Colh and Group.
take, harmless and good alike for young
and old. Sold by Bowditch. Webster &
Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-02-12

Afternoon whist is a very popular
form of amusement in Augusta social
circles. just at present. Mrs. r. A.
Cooper entertained a party of ladies,
yesterday afternoon, and invitations
are cut for parties by Mrs. John Bell,
Monday afternoon. and Mrs. Chas. L.
Penney. Tuesday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-02-12

The funeral of the late Otis D. Cum
mings was held at his late home at
North Augusta. al 2.30 o'clock, yester-
day afternoon. and was attended by
many relatives and friends The SER
vices were conducted by Rev. E. S.
CudwOrth, and the interment was in
the Cummings lot.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-02-12

The dance given by young ladies of
the tniversalist society at Society hall.
last evening. was one of the ENJOYABLE
occasions of the winter. There was a
jolly party of young people present and
everyone had Il good time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-02-12

At the meeting of the Maine State
Commission of Pharmacy, held in Port
land, Wednesday. it WAS voted to hold
the April meeting at Augusta, and the
June meeting at Bangor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-02-12

Mrs. Hudson Sawyer of Togus, gave
an afternoon tea party from to g.
Thursday. which was attended by Il
number of Augusta ladies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-02-12

Co. Fl, st Infantry, gave a grand
military ball at Waterville, last even
ing. which WIS quite we'll attended
from this city. Among those noticed
were Adjutant Davis of the LIST Infan-
try, who was accompanied by Mrs.
Davis, and there were also several
members of Co. NJ, I'd Infantry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-02-12

At the drawing of special juror for
the Burns robbery case, yesterday
morning. the name drawn was that of
Geo. w. Knowles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-02-12

Men and women. young or old. broken.
or sad. or sick. find in this marvellous
remedy NEW VITAL ENERGY. NEW
YOUTH. singing through their veins to
give NEW JOY TO LIFE.
If you DON'T KNOW what is thu mat
ter. Il you do not understand your
trouble-writc for FREE ADVICE
to Consultation Department. College
St, Burlington. VT. Describe your
Symptoms Fully.
YOI- RISK NOTHING. Go to Your
Druggist TODAY. Get One Bottle OF
DIR. Pettingills Kidncy-Wort Tablets.
Take Nothing Else. II the first bottle
does not help YOU our Consultation
Department vii! advise you FREE.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-02-12
Local and Business Tips,

Elegant nice fresh salmon, Is cents
per pound; lake trout, sea trout, white
hallbut, large smelts, shrimps and
CLAIMS, at Knowlton's new fish market
Telephone, 1873.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-02-12

Thursday added another morning to
the long list on which the mercury has
been at or below zero. The record
Yesterday, was Is below.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-02-12

The Armitage Club will meet with
Mrs Z. c. Hcndee. Eastern avenue,
Oh Monday, Feb. IL, at 7.3O o'clock in
the evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-02-12

At the Hallowell races, this after
noon, w. S. Malcolm will start his
horses, Gwen p, and Rosie Wilkes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-02-12
Daily kenneber journal
LOCAL MATTERS.

Hon. Joseph II. Manley arrived homo
from his Boston trip, last evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-02-12

The last regular meeting of the city
council will be held. next Monday
evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-02-12

of Mrs. Howard Warren, 143 Main
street, Concord, N. H.:
81 have used Blood Wine myself
and given it to my mother, now 90 years
of age, and have found it invaluable in
cases of colds and coughs. It is a supe-
rior medicine for elderly people who are
run down and nervous"
Here is a case of rheumatism, the
scourge of old age, cured by Blood
Wine. Mrs. H. +. Young, 81 Ferry
street, Lynn, Mass, says:
81 am 81 years of age, and have suf-
fered for years with rheumatism.
have never taken a medicine that seemed
to do me any good until my son brought
home a bottle of Blood Wine It
helped my lameness and put new vigor
and activity into my system. have
taken twelve bottles; would not be
without it, 4.