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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-22
The Coming Tournament.

A meeting was held in the City hotel
Monday evening, for the purpose Of
perfecting rules and arrangements per
tanning to the games when are To- be
played in the coming tournament.
There were present the twelve captains
representing their resp, ctiva teams.
which will compete in this tournament
The following is the list Of captains
and their respective teams:
Scntmcls. Giveen: GlenWoods, Moth
erwel: Peavv Clothing CO., I,all: Co
lOnials. Bumps; Riverri.Ws. DonuelIy
EmeraIds. Murphy: L. and Is. a.
Clukey: 90. Fl. captain Mcdonnell:
Benton. Toby: Watervil" Mail. Bar
ton; MystiCs, Marshall: Tontines Pool
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-22
ST. Marks Choir Anniversary.

he fourth anniversary of the inSti-
tuition Of st. Marks vested choir was
observed. Sunday night at Evensong,
by Il special musical service. 1t has
been the custom in past Years to holu
such service. on the Sunday nearest
to the Feast Of st. Cecilia. at which
time Il selection from the best music
that had been studied during the year
was presented. Owing to certain I'M
favorable conditions. the arrangements
this year. We're somewhat Simplfied
but the program as adopted. was well
rendered. EVenSOng was Solemnly
sung. the Cantioles being given to a
setting by {. NJ. Garrett. The anthem
was by Barnby. 20 Lord. How Mani
told are Thy Works. Miss Nichol-
sons solo at the Dffertory, was Say
Jour Again to Thy Dear Name We
Raise" by c. r. tressey. \ Solemn
Procession and TIE Deum. concluded
the service.
There WAS the usual award of med
ais for faithful work During the en-
suing year. the gold medal will be
worn by Ernest Prosser, who earned a
percentage Of 80. plus. The silver
medal went To Heider Bonnie. who ha0
SO per cent. Stephen Abbott. who
ranked next, received honorable mem
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-22
To Get His Moneys Worth.

George Herbert Head Of Cam
bridge, is in America as a defender Of
King Leopolds policy in the Congo
Free State. Mr.. Head, the other day,
was talking to number of men
about King Leopold, when a Chicago
an said:
Il tell you what it is, Leopold is
clever. You can't get the best of
him.
This is what / saw happen to him in
Paris at bazaar. A little girl,
a flower girl, the daughter OF a
duchess. extended to him a small silver
tray on which aboutonniere hay. 1t
was one of those baZaars where they
gouge you right and left, where, If you
don't watch out, you depart without
cab fare home.
Your Majesty said the little girl.
will you buy fiower?'
Yes. my child said King Leopold.
How much?'
The flower girl had been coached
beforehand, and she replied:
1.-Two hundred and fifty francs
1.-Two hundred and fifty francs
that's fifty dollars-for a small rose"
1t was little too eXtOrtionate. King
Leopold handed over the money.
though. Then he took the flower and
put it in his buttonhole. and, taking
the tray also, he slipped it in his
capacious pocket and hurried off,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-22
THANKSGIVING SHOOT.
open to Every Lover Of the Rifle, Good
or Bad Shot.

Inc arrangements for the ThankSeiy-
ing morning shoot are nearing completion
ana are such that every sportsman.
"he'her ne belongs to the National Guard
or not VIII he able to shoot on III.
range OF Co. I'll at the foot of th,. Plains
that morning
As the United States magazine ,ira j..
equipped with range finding sights. il is
thought that the competition hrrwenr
tnei.i ai'u sporting rifles would be unfair
70 the latter The shoot has Therefore
been divided into two classes. namely.
millt'ry rifles and sporting rifles. and
each kind of rifle will compete against
Others iE their own class
The contestants in each class will fro
six shots. one sighting shot and tiv, scnr-
ing shots.
I'll, entrance fee will he - cents. \
-" 'csc!ved To dcfray expenses. and the.
rest Will - into the purses of their re-
%rcrtivc class The highest gun in each
onr-third Of The whole purse. The second
place 2unS Will receive ne-fourth The
third place guns one-ffth. The fourth
gums onc-viehth, and the fifth place man
one-siNtcenth Of the total purse The
shoot will tcgin promptly at 8 A NJ. and
end ut le.3o L. Nj
The following rules will govern the con
test: First. the shoot Is open to anyone
providing he will agree to be governed by
the rules laid down for the shoot Sec
ond. the shoot will be under the direct
supervision of the officers of Co. II. I'd
Regiment Infantry. Third. those firing
sporting rifles must bring their own am
mnnition with them. Ammunition for the
l'litcd States MAGAZINE riff" can be OBJ
tanned on the grounds. Fourth. While
on the range no one will he allowed to
diScharg" rifle ut any object other than
tn" regulation alGct. Fifth No gun
shall hc loaded until the contestant is on
the firing line. Sixth. F.each gun shall
ha shown the inspector as free of shells
when til" contestant retirtS from the fir
ing lire Seventh. Side matches may be
arranged by thos" present. in addition to
IL" pain shoot providing there is time
for The "a me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-22
of e,s7 IN 1862 and sss7s in ,sts i t,roo.

Of $afs7 In 1862. and S5s73 in 1893. In BROOK
lyn the average was $9122 in 1902. and NSS;7
IN l,s5; in Chicago 1910 in 1902. and Sy57s
in 1903, while the average in Philadelphia.
was $3.50 in 1902, and $361S in 1903 In All
of the large cities of the country the
average cost Of buildings was greater in
1907 tnan it was last year.
In Chicago. which stands near to New
York in totals. twice as many buildings
were erected In 1903 as in 1902 but the
value decreased from $4S. 242 $50 in 1902 to
A7. 81. go in 1903. Philadelphia. next in
Importance. shows an Increase in both the
number and the value of buildings erect
ed. The total number in 1902 was 1854 and
in 1905. 9257, while the value increa seq
from 29,992 go to $33, 4S7 III, a gain of LIS
per cent.
1t is interesting to compare the rank
OF the different cities in population with
their building operations. Los Angeles.
for example, which ranks thirty sixth in
the order of population by the census OF
lUu, stands number nine in buildings and
Seattle, which is forty-eighth in popula-
ton. ranks fourteenth in new buildings.
fittsburg is eleventh in population and
sixth in buildings. Minneapolis stands
nineteenth and tenth: Kansas City twen-
ty-secand and eleventh. Denver twenty
NTH and eighteenth, and Atlanta forty
third and twenty-third. Detroit Is the
only city that is exactly even. ranking
thirteenth in each class. while milwaukee,
is very nearly so. standing thirteenth in
population and twelfth in buildings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-22
SHOWING SIGNS OF LIFE.
Activity Along the Mukden Line in
Past Few Days.

Berlin Nov. o1.-A dispatch to the
okal AnZeiger from Mukden. under to-
days date. says:
THE reconnaissance fights have as
Sumed more violent character during the
past few days. Particularly hot was the
fighting on Poutiloff hill Hone Tree hilD
where the Japanese We're repulsed with
the loss of over 100 killed. All signs in
dictate that great events are imminent.
The roads to Sinminton owing to the
excellent patrol service, is quite safe from
Chinese bandits, thus guars nteeng I'M
hindered communication with Tien Tsin
and establishing a second line of inter-
course with the outside world.
'The health of the troops is excellent.
The Russians admire the cleanliness per-
One does not see any trace of race hatred
feet order and equipment of the Japanese.
1t is fact that the Japanese return
through French inteTmediatiOn all valua-
bles found on dead Russians. This has
made deep impression here and is recip
roCated."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-22
POLICE COURT.
Seven DRINKS Committed-Watc h
Thief Pays Fine-liquor Cases.

Seven DRINKS We're before Judge
Shaw. Monday morning. all of whom
were committed in default of payment.
Samuel cote WAS brought before the
judge OF the municipal court at +?
o'clock. Monday morning, charged with
the larceny of a purse and gold
watch. which. it was charged he had
taken from a house on the Plains. last
Tuesday. He was found guilty and SEN
fenced to pay 4 fine of So and costs,
which he paid.
Henry Cote. who runs "A restaura mt
in North Vassalboro. was also arraign-
ed. later in the day. on the evidence
of the liquor captured in his possess
sion. last Saturday. and which ii was
alleged he had kept for selling pur-
poses. He was also found guilty and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-22

The sewer which has been put i'm on
Western avenue is very nearly COM
pleted, only short distance remains
before the work will be all done and
this is 1T the extreme end of the line,
near the bog which is intended to
DRAIN The weather of the past few
days has been very favorable for this
work, but it was almost feared a few
Gays ago that the ground would be
frozen solid before the work could be
completed. as the weather has been so
cold. 1t is understood that one or more
sewers will be put in inthe spring.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-22
BUILDING OPERATIONS.
Nearly $40o, 900. 600 Has Been Expended
in Fifty Cities.

There have been enormous building
operations at various times in various
parts of the world. says the Washing
ton correspondent of the Chicago Globe
and Record Herald. At St. Peters
burg when Peter the Great founded his
capital there and laid out city Of pal
aces: in Paris. when Baron Hauss-
mann regenerated and beautified that
capital of the world: in Rome. during
the great boom after the Eternal City
came under the control of the civil au-
thorities: at La Plata. where the Ar
gentine Government built new capt.
tai to avoid revolution. and after
ward abandoned il. but none of these
enterprises equaled either in extent or
value the building operations which
took place in the United States during
the year 1908. when almost $4OO, 900. 900
was expended in the erection of nearly
l2S.O00 buildings in fifty of the princi-
pal cities of the United States.
That was undoubtedly the record
year for architectural operations in all
history. but 1902 came very near to it,
and during those two years 765. 725. 900
was expended in stone. brick and NOR
tar. iron and steel. and other building
materials in the cities referred to. The
greatest boom was in New York city
proper. of course. where sS9, 1888 was
expended in the erection of 2S77 build
ings in 1902. and $S6,5O2 23l was ex-
pended on 1906 buildings in 1903. being
an average cost of about s2S.529 for
each building during the two years.
ha
for 1908. $26.165. Greater New York.
which includes Brooklyn and other
suburban towns. put up 1861. 291
worth of buildings during the two
years. at an average cost of something
like $4,000. The largest relative gain
was at New Haven. where there was an
increase Of 81 per cent. in 1908. over
1902. in the value of buildings erected;
in Washington. ID. c.. where there was
a gain Of nearly ~ per cent. and at At
lanta, where there was gain of So per
cent
Los Angeles. Cal. stands at the head of
ranks with New York. Chicago PhiIadel-
phia, Brooklyn. San Francisco Pittsburg.
Boston, St Louis. Each of these cities
buildings during the last calendar year.
Washington. ID. c.. follows closely after.
with an expenditure Of 1.5s4. G9' Then
comes a group Of three cities-Minneapo-
lis Kansas City and Milwaukee-which
spent between 81 100000 and $S.00O.0OO. In
the ss.0OO,0O0 class are Detroit, Seattle.
giant on Puget Sound having leaped
ahead of cities ten time its age and three
times its H., poPu Ia n Newark rk stands a%s
Cincinnati are paired with $40OO,OOO while
S. OO00 900 each are creadited to Columbus.
Providence, st. Paul, Atlanta, Indianapo-
lis and jersey City. New Orleans. Louis
vile. Worcester. Allegheny. Memphis
and Richmond are credited with 81 0O.O0
each. ard the remaining eighteen cities
are under 81 100000. New York has the
no other city near 1t. Boston comes Sec
ond, with an average value per building
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-22

W. +. Pride, superintendent of the
corn shop, was much surprised, Satur-
day. when the labelling crew gathered
around aud presented him with nice
gold ring. MI. Pride responded, thank
ing them for the gift and the kindly
feeling which prompted them to be-
stow it. With the exception Of clear
ing up the shop. work was finished,
saturday. 10000 cans Of corn having
oeer labelled and packed ready for
shipping.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-22
"Comrades."

The play Comrades which was
presented i'll the Opera house. Monday
evening. was success i'll every way
The audience was large and apprecia =
tive and showed their pleasure by fire.
uuent cutbursts Of applause. At the
conclusion of the last act. cake
weighing 10 pounds. inscribed with the
word Comrades was presented the
cast by IA young ladies. who occupied
seats in the third row.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-22
HAVE NOT ATTACKED.
japs Still Awaiting Proper Time and
Place to Strike Enemy.

| Mukden. Nov. 2l.-The anticipated gen
eral attack by the Japanese has not de-
Veloped as Yet. The uncertainty of the
present situation gives rise to conflicting
rumors and speculation regarding future
| operations. Some expect that the Japan
csc 20 attempt a wide fianking movement
| on Tie Pass and others claim the armies
will practically winter in their present
position. Complete inactivity prevails
The nights are growing colder and fuel
is scarcer. Crowds of Chinese are wan
dering over the fields and roads picking
up everything combustible. even the roots
of the Chinese corn.
Mukden. Nov. 21.-Via Tien Tsin,
Nov. 21.-Since the Japanese failed in
the attack. which they made on Pouti-
loft hill. Nov. IS. the old order of af-
fairs has been resumed. There are FIVE
skirmishes. particularly in the vicinity
of the Russian center where both
sides have daily clashes.
There was an exchange of artillery
fire during the greater part of Nov. 20.
1t appears that the affair of Nov
Is. was reconnaissance in force and
that had it been successful. it was to
be Followed by general attack The
Japanese got within go PAGES of the
Russian outer positions. before being
driven back. They left over hundred
dead on the field
The Russian forces are quite COM
Portable in their dug-uuts.
The weather continues extremely
cold. the thermometer recording 80 de-
grees of frost. The frost is accom-
panied by high winds which carry
clouds of dust.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-22

The Wmslow High school has made
dr'1SlNc steps toward organizing a
m~krtball team. and. although tn"
players hay" not yet been chosen as
Ia Prospective men lGust first be Civ
60" a "haucc To- earn the place which
my sr" To occupy by their merits rs
PAYERS. Principal q. w. Chapman has
f'rn ,"nscIi manage Of the team. ami
''r Tdc"nr't club has kindly offered
N" us of its gymnasium for the prac
u,' games during c"rt;;in hours of tn,
WEEK
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-22

Iy far the most admirable lot OF
T"lllr which has yet made an appci"-
"H'' IT III" station was piled on thu
tricks. Monday afternoon. to be trans
''F'" I" the Lewiston track. F. +.
wake "f Monmouth is admitted to DE
Most successful hunter whose fame
liS reached the notice of Waterville
'P"'ls. \ fine large moose. weighing
" the ncighborhood of 400 pounds and
"hite deer which tipped the scales
III Ia" were billed to this man. Two
"'hrr deer We're also Skinned to the
'""c estimation, billed to A. c. Whit
tier.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-22

'"e senior class play of the Winslow
''sh school mas been chosen and Prin-
N''di Chapman has become its director.
"e play which will be presented later
y" Valley Farm and those who
''''e been assigned their parts are con-
'' that the play which has been
'ee''d was fortunate choice. Prin-
pol Shlpman has had long expert
III the college dramatics. having
>eo IN his senior year as manager
me Society Racket the recollec-
" winch is still vivid in the minds
Nus" who were fortunate enough to
played. Every thing considered
p'' will probably be a gratifying
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-22

DlStTlCt OI Mdlne, SS
ON this 18th day of November. A. d. 1891,
on reading the foregoing petition, 1t is
Ordered by the Court That hearing
be had upon the same on the 9th day OF
December. A. ID. 1904. before said Court
at Portland, In said District. at ten o'clock
in the forenoon: and that notice thereof be
published In The Daily Kenrebec journal,
a newspaper printed In said District, and
that all known creditors. and other per-
sons in interest, may appear at the said
time and place, and show cause, n any
they have. why the prayer of said peti-
toner should not be granted
And it Is further Ordered by the Court.
That the Clerk shall send by mali to ali
known creditors copies Of said petition
and this order addressed to them at their
places of residence as stated.
Witness the Honorable CLARENCE
HALE. Judge Of the said. Court. and the
seal thereof, at Portland, In said District,
on the 18th day OF November, A. .. 1904.
r.. 81 JAMES e. HEWEY. Clerk.
A true copy Of petition and order there
va" A.... vArSr,e r, xsr,x,rsU rU.-S
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-22

t1org, Patterson of WinSloW. lost Il
Valuable. horse. sunday. which died, ii
is thought. from internal injuries re-
"lN"d from a fall about two weeks
"a, Since that time he has not been
up to His average condition. but the
Feasibility of losing the animal never
"u'r occurred to the owner. Mr.. Pat
last summer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-22
1ankrupt's Petition for piseharas.
In Bankruptcy.

In the matter OF
JOHN McEACHERN In Bankruptcy.
Bankrupt. J
TO the HON. CLARENCE HALE. Judge
of the District Court OF The United
States for the District of Marie.
JOHN McEACHERN. OF Watc!Niile. in
the County of kennebec and State of
Maine. in said District, respectfully repre-
sents, that on the 18th day OF May. last
past, he was duly adjudged bankrupt
under the Acts of Congress relating to
bankruptcy; that he has duly surrendered
all his property and rights of property.
and has fully complied with all me re-
quircments of said Acts and OF the Or
ders OF Court touching his bankruptcy.
creed by the Court to have u lull dts
charge from all debts provable against his
estate under said bankruptcy Acts, except
such debts as are excepted by law from
such discharge.
Dated this LIST day of August, A. d.
1904.
JOHN McEACHERN.
Rankrunf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-22

The Clinton Camp of Modern Wood
men have arranged for a grand ball to
take place. Thanksgiving night. music
for which will be furnished by the I'M
pelial orcht stra. F. T. Brown OF this
town. is one of the floor directors. A
special train will run from Watervilie.
SO that all may have an opportunity to
go from here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-22
REVERSING THEIR ROLES.
Russian Opinion That We Want War
and Germany Wants Peace.

ST Petersburg. Nov. 2l.-The Novoe
Vremya, today. discussing the recent
speeches of President Roosevelt. Sec
rotary of the Navy Morton and Chan
cellOr Won Buelow. argues that the
United States and Germany are re-
versing their roles. the former now
being in favor of increasing ornaments
and the latter being ambitious to take
part in the peaceful counsels of ma
lions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-22

A new invention for insuring dry seats
on electric cars in wet weather has been
displayed in Edinburgh. As explained by
the inventor. the new arrangement Is a
simple one and can be tltted to any style
of garden. tramway or ships deck seat.
1t is practically a wooden covering for
the seat, can be lifted in wet weather.
the ordinary movement of the back rest
of the seat locking 1t in position. When
raised ii forms shelter for the back or
the passenger. In dry weather the cover
forms the ordinary seat
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-22

Thanksgiving ball will take place
here at the Fairfield Opera house mu-
sic for which Will be furnished by
Jackson's orchestra. A supper at The
Gerald is one of the attractions and a
good time is promised.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-22
The Carnegie Library Nearly Done.

The Carnegie library is nearing COM
p1etion. The painting and finishing
work which has been in charge of the
Purinton Bros. will have been COM
pleted by Saturday night. and the
building will then be turned over to
the city. Practically nothing more re
mains to be done except the finer fin
iSh work as the freSco and the euuip-
mentS necessary to the use to which
the building is to be put.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-22

The Primary department of the Bap
fist Sunday school held a Thanksgiving
narty al the vcstrv Saturday after
noon. Each one attending carried
some article of food. which was to be
given to a worthy poor family. The
afternoon was passed ny the little folks
i'll playing games. the refreshments.
served by the teachers. adding greatly
to their endowment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-22
ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON.

On this 18th day OF November, A. D. 1901.
on reading the foregoing petition. II H.
Ordered by the Court. That z hearing
he had upon the same on the 9Th day Of
December, A. d. 1904 before satd Court
At Portland, In said District. ct tsu o'clock
In the forenoon; and that notice thereof
be published In The Daily Kennebec Jour.
nal. a newspaper printed IN said Dfgtf1ct.
and that all known creditors. snd- otner
persons in interest. may APPEAR 1t the
said time and place. and snow cause lf
any they have, why the psaysr q nd
And il is further Ordered by the Court.
That the Clerk shall send by NAH e Al
known creditors Copies Of said uetM1cn
places Of residence AZ stated. u. -.
Witness the Honorable CLARENCE
HALE. Judge Of the Said Court, ana TIC
seal thereof at Portland. In said DigoBluG,
on the 18th day. d. November. AL 100
n. 81 JAMM0 =. HBWEY, C1k
A true copy q petition ana oed6e 80.
" Attest: JAMES z. HEWEY. Cart !
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-22

There will be Union THANKSGIVING
service at the Methodist church. at 100
o'clock Thursday evening Rev. ]. H.
Roberts. the pastor.wil deliver the
sermon and all are invited to ioin in
the service.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-22

Sunday was observed as Japan day
AT the Cniversalist church. The pas
tor spoke upon TIL" Japan mission and
a cole elton was taken for that. pur
pose. Beside the singing by the choir,
4. d. Foudray rendered d very pleasing
c.pIp
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-22

The purington Bros. began, yeStcr-
dav. to lay the first brick on the CHM
ncv wcrk for which preparations have
been tor some time in progress at tn"
nrr. addition To the pur'ping station.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-22

Fred Wyman. who has been clerking
for II. c. Haskell. the grocer, has
bought the grocery business of Grant
Brooks at Hartland, and will move his
family there in the near future.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-22

Mr. aud Mrs. William Hand of New
Erdf"ld. Mass, are IN the city. called
mother Mrs Clair. who is not expected
la live They will ne obliged TO return.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-22

Mrs Grace Brand of Augusta. form
,1iy a WaI"rvillc ciil. is visiting 1t
the home. IF her parents. Mr.. ana Mrs.
John Vcagu" where she will pass
Thanksgiving day.