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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-19

The local branch of the Sunshine
Society will meet, Friday afternoon.
with Mrs. Fred Nudd, Chestnut street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-19

Miss Cassie Young returned to her
home I'm Portland. Wednesday. after d
visit with Gardiner friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-19

The Women's Relief Corps will go to
Augusta to hold a meeting with the Au-
gusta members, Thursday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-19

Wednesday,, for a few days stay il
Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-19

Mrs. Amanda Abbott has returned from
a visit in Hallowell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-19
Today's Concert.

The concert program, today. will be as
follows:
March-'Ha miltOnian,' Hall
Overture-"Thc NiGhtwandercr,' Moskau
Nalse-"L Ideal" Grcch
Potpourri-"Musical Vcxations,"
Schreiner
-"Waldandacht." Abt
"reminiscences of 100 Years, Clements
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-19

Joseph Gumble of New orleans, has
been visitor at the Lake House, Lake
CobbosSeecontee, for a few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-19

Arthur +. Estes. who has been
making n short visit with frienrs In
this city, returned, "Wednesday, to
Durham.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-19

Thomas Il. White arrived home,
Wednesday, from visit of several weeks
at Claremont. N. II.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-19

George Il. Bartoll left. Wednesday,
for a visit with relatives in Frccport.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-19

The Pythian Sistcrhood will give sup
per in Society hall, from $50 to 100
o clock, Saturday evening"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-19

The Powers Stock Co. has engaged the
Town hall for three nights, next week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-19

Mrs. Gertrude Parker Is visiting her
father. S. l.. Merchant.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-19
NATIONAL HOME.

Patrick Farrell has returned from a
months visit to New York City
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-19

GARDINER.
Journals Telephone Call, 3.12.

Postmaster G. d. Libby has gone tC
Enfield oil a fishing trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-19

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Thomas spent Sun
day and Monday with friends in Mt. Yer
non.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-19

c. NJ Bailey has returned from bust
ness trip to New York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-19
WINTHROP.

Mrs. Ruth Webb is visiting friends in
Auburn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-05-19

jeremiah O'Brien of l. Co, returned to
camp. Wednesday. from furlough to Bos-
ton.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-28
DEATH FOLLOWED FALL.
George E. Wood Of CentrsdIIe Slipped on
Sidewalk In This Clty Dec. IL.

George r. Wood OF Centrevlle died at
his home IN that village yesterday from
the effects OF fall In this city two weeks
previous.
on Monday evening, Dec. IL. Mr.. Wood
wGs I'm attendance at the dinner OF the
Congregational club on his way to the
Trocadero he fell on an icy sidewalk, sus-
tanning complicated Injuries, which now
have accomplished his death.
Mr.. Wood was the son OF the late Oliver
+. and Susan 3. Wood and was born at
Scotland Conn., -JaH-1 ls4S-0HI Feb "a
1858 two years after attaining his ma
jority. he was married to Miss Ann b.
Carey. daughter OF the late Dwight and
Susan b. Carey. Three children. all Of
whom died in infancy, were born TO them.
His first wife died June 3. 1890 and nearly
a year and half later. Nov. 10, 1891 he
was married TO Miss Lucy A. Palmer of
Providence, daughter of the late Hezekiah
and Susan Il. Palmer.
His business career began In 1871 when
he became manager OF the large estate
OF the late Daniel and Elisha Packer OF
Packerville, Conn. Three years later he
removed 10 centreville. r. l.. and became
outside manager on the farm and about
the mill for Benedict Lapham. A year
lhltT lie DuhBnt n idli lnttTtSl III the
Burril Arnold store. then i'm possession
OF Charles Duke. the partnership then
formed continuing for II years. In 1887
they bought the Cooperative store at the
Clyde Print works. Riverpoint, Mr. Wood
remained at Centreville with an interest
in both stores until 1891. when the part
nership was dissolved, the deceased
keeping the store at Centreville and Mr.
Duke that at Riverpoint.
Mr.. Wood was affiliated with none OF
the secret orders. At the age OF q he
united with the Congregational church at
Scotland Conn
The deceased had held a number OF
offices I'm the town, fire district and school
district. and for IA years was a director
In the Centreville National and Centre
VILE Savings banks. His death was a shock
to a vide circle of social and business
acquaintances and he will be sincerely
mourned I'm the part OF the Pawtuxet
Valley with which he has been 80 much
identified for the last 30 years He Is
survived by two brothers, Henry K Wood
OF Centreville, Alfred Wood Of Washing
ton, ID. c., and one sister. Mrs Emma s.
Ames of Plainfleld. Conn,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-28
FOG CAUSE
OF REAR
END CRASH

Stamford. Conn, Dec. 2.-The west
bound Boston Express. due here at 7:O6.
crashed into a west-bound accommoda-
tion train In front OF the depot last
night and Conductor George Rowland Of
Mount Vernon, n. Y, an instructing
conductor on the accommodation train,
was crushed to death between the two
rear cars.
heavy fog, which has hung over the
city for "a hours. hid from view the sig
mails warning the engineer of the ex-
press, and II was not until his train was
almost upon the other train that he saw
the danger.
The express was going at abou half
speed and crashed into the rear coach.
throwing that one and the one ahead
Of IL OFF the track
Conductor Howland was between these
engineer OF the accommodation train TO
back down to the spur track I'm order 10
allow the express TO pass.
Every night the accommodation usually
has three or four minutes to spare after
taking the spur track before the ex-
press reaches the depot, but last night
II was a few minutes late.
But few passengers were I'm the ac-
commodation train, these few being In
the forward cars, and none of them was
hurt. While the express train carried
almost It's capacity OF passengers, the
force OF the collision was not great
enough to iniure anyone seriously Aside
from a severe shaking up and slight cuts
the engineer and fireman Of the express
were not hurt
After a short wait, during which the
accommodation was backed into the
yards. the express was able 10 continue
tts trip 10 New York.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-28
BLOOD POISONING.
Caused by Cutting Ioenall With Pocket
Knife -Decedenf, Thomas Brady.

Lieut.. Thomas Brady. for 30 years
connected with the state brigade Of mil
tia having Joined the Fifth battalion In
1870 and held the Offices Of sergeant
major and adjutant Of the same. and
later having been commissary OF the
Second regiment, died at his home 81
Rattey street. yesterday morning OF blood
poisoning
He attempted to treat an ingrowins
toenal. using his pocket knife and from
that simple operation the poisoning orig
mated
Lieut. Brady was born at Clayville in
1854 lie was the son OF John and Cath
crime Brady.
Fer 80 years he had been Identified
with the furniture trade. the last 10 with
the John NJ. Dean Co
lie was a prominent member OF Court
Roger WILLIAMS Of Foresters. having held
the oostion of treasurer for 10 years.
and having occupied every chair up "a
and including that OF chief ranger
He was a member of the Robert Emmett
Literary association OF Olneyville and of
the Fraternal order Of Eagles
The funeral will be held Friday morn =
ing at $50 o'clock from the cathedral
solemn requiem high mass will he
celebrated.
The burial will be under the auspices
of Providence aerie. No 90, Of the Order
of Eagles and the bearers will be mem
bers Of the aere
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-28
COLLECIAN'S
STRANGE TALE
Samuel GoIdonofsky Of Woon-
sickat Says He Was Abducted
A STUDENT AT BROWN
Tells How He Was Summoned HunIsdIy
10 New York, and Then Duggsd
and Taken South.
A STUDENT AT BROWN

Romance in real life A tale OF adven-
ture from the lips OF a woonsocket lad,
a student OF Brown University, that puts
TO blush the of day doings OF the most
daring gentlemen OF the times OF much
flghting and swearing and little work
Samuel Goldonofsky, aged 20 years, son
of Mr. Darius Goldonofsky OF 2s9 Bernon
street, woonsocket. member OF the Fresh
man class at Brown University and cap
tain OF the class debating team, has, ac-
cording TO his tale. lately returned from
Virginia. TO which state he was violently
taken by parties unknown.
Briefly reeited. the adventure OF the
young student was as follows A week
ago last Saturday morning he received a
letter, unsigned, commanding him TO
leave for New York the following day on
peril OF his life on his way to the police
station with the peppery missive second
notice ordering secrecy was thrust into
his hand on Westminster street
Goldonofsky left for New York on
Sunday on the evening train. on arriving
at the Grand Central station late on Sun
persons, unknown. hustled into cab.
doped and then--well, the next thing the
young man knew OF was his awakening
I'm "A strange house at Danvtlle. Virginia.
From Danville the lad returned unmo-
Tested TO Woonsocket, having wired for
and received money from home. The
story is very strange and Goldonofsky is
inclined to reticence, seeking to avoid
publicity.
The story, as far as known details are
concerned. Is meagre its possibilities are
great and doubtless the search light OF In
vestigation will supply highly entertain
ing features To the tale
The revelation OF his adventures created
quite a stir I'm Woonsocket and here at
Providence though there IL at present lit
tie activity on the hill. Considerable
speculation has been INDUCED In as 10 the
motives behind the adventure and the
identity OF the assailants of the young
man.
Goldonofsky had been missed for "A
week at college and the news OF his ad-
ventures was received with CONSERVATION
by his class lntimates. The young fellow
is OF good habits and excellent repute as
n student.
lie entered college on scholarship
awarded for merit He Is working his
way and up to the time of his strange
withdrawal from collegiate circles was
considered an honest, steady, clear
minded, industrious and capable student.
He has never INDUCED I'm liquor or tobac-
co.
President Faunce is reticent concerning
the affair, preferring TO withhold his
opinion until he has interviewed the
young man. The president regards the
story as very strange and worthy of the
fullest investigation.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-28
WAR ON THE PAPER
TRUST IS DECLARED

Washington, Dec. 2S.-The recent in
quiry into the operations OF the Paper
Trust has satisfied the president and the
attorney general that the General Paper
company is a monopoly and should be
prosecuted.
Official announcement that a suit is
about to be brought against this trust
was made by Attorney General Moody to-
night
The action has already taken form in
petition addressed to the United States
circuit court i'm Minnesota and the peril
ton will be filed as soon as the other nee
essary papers can he prepared
Yesterdays action came entirely with
out warning The following official state
ment was given out from the attorney
generals office last night.
ON the complaint OF many newspaper
publishers last spring that n combination
IN restraint OF commerce existed among
manufacturers Of paper TO control the
distribution and sale of their products
among the states OF the union the de-
partment OF Justice began an investiga =
ton OF that subject, and TO further aid
the department I'm that respect the attor-
ney general appointed Frank b. Kellogg
Of the St Paul Bar and James NJ. Beck
OF the New York Bar as special attor-
neys TO collect the evidence and make n
report thereon.
These gentlemen. after an exhaus tive
investigation OF the matter simultaneous
~ with that conducted by the department
OF justice. have reported to the attorney
general that I'm their opinion the facts as
certained support the complaint and justi-
~, I'm the public interests, the filing OF n
petition 10 enjoin the operations OF the
General Paper company. which is the in
strumentality through which the alleged
combination 20 control the prices and dis
trbution OF those products In the West
ern states is conducted In this opinion
the department OF justice ooncurs.
The attorney general yesterday directed
that petition be filed against the Gener-
al Paper company. and the q paper man
ufacturing companies located In the
states OF Minnesota. Wisconsin and Michi-
gan. which Il represents 10 have such
combination declared 10 be an unlawful
restraint upon Interstate commerce and a
monopoly.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-28
ANNUAL
MASONIC
ELECTION

Last evening In the rooms OF the st.
Johns Lodge No. l. A. F. and A. NJ,
there was held the l47th annual dinner
following the election OF officers, covers
being laid for more than $50. After the
dinner which was a veritable feast OF
good things the post-prandial exercises
were enjoyed and the election OF the Of
ficers took place.
This dinner is considered one OF the most
important events Of the year i'm Masonic
circles, and an invitation is much priced
The menu was a long one and appeasng
to the most epicurean taste, including all
the latest inventions Of the culinary art.
During the progress OF the meal "A musi-
cal program was rendered by Reeves
American band orchestra among the
numbers being solos by Bowen II. Church,
Claude spary and Fred Padley
Past Master John A. Tillotson was
toastmaster OF the evening. Right Wor-
shipful Joseph w. Freeman responded to
the toast: "The Grand Lodge" and was
followed by District Deputy Grand Mas
ter George T.. Kene. Gov.-elect George n.
Utter was the next speaker talking on
general topics OF interest to those assem-
bled Brother Howard h. Gorham spoke
for the Entered Apprentice He was fol-
lowed by Brother Shehadt A. Shehadi,
who spoke I'm a most interesting way on
The American Abroad"
The annual election OF officers OF st.
Johns lodge occurred at O'Clock In the
afternoon in the lodge rooms. The follow
ing were elected: Master-Wiliam +.
Vaughan: senior warden-John r. Dennis
Junior warden-Albert l.. Morrison: treas
urer-George A. Niven; secretary Her
bert ]. Briggs; chaplain-Levi r Ed
wards; senior deacon-Benjamin +.
Steere; junior deacon-Ellery A. Pomroy:
senior steward-rdward r Parks, Junior
steward-T. Frederick Chase; marshal
James VI. Thurston; sentinel-George T..
Allen: musical director-Warren l.. Tur-
ner: Tyler--C Henry Alexander.
The committee in charge Of the dinner
last evening consisted Of John r. Dennis,
Benjamin r Steere and Ellery A. Pom
roy.
The majority Of the officers were pro-
NOTED one grade by the elections.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-28
RESOLD
SAME STOCK
MANY TIMES

New York. Dec 2s-That stock OF the
Montreal and Boston Mining and Smelling
company was washed by Munroe &
Munroe, the bankrupt brokerage firm, was
the opinion expressed yesterday by Q. w.
Bosee. secretary and treasurer OF the min
ing company, during the examination be-
fore United States Commissioner Alex
ander I'm the bankruptcy proceedings.
Bosee said that prior 10 the failure OF
Munroe & Munroe he had no knowledge
of the alleged washing OF his company 5
stock.
About 10000 shares Of the syndicate
stock was sold, and the books showed
that Munroe & Munroe had had 5000
shares charged TO them. Since the last
examination. the witness said, ne was
sa atished that according 10 the definition
given by Mr.. Untermyer, counsel for the
creditors. the Montreal and Boston stock
had been washed.
He himself had purchased $4,000 shares
OF the stock between Nov. II and Dec.
10 This stock he periodically turned
back TO Munroe & Munroe
Mr. Bosee said his Idea was that he
was 10 buy the stock and support II I'm
case IT should be offered by someone at
"A HRure below the prevailing market
quotation. He did not at that time nor
did he now understand that he had as
sisted I'm washing the stock,
He said that Norton a. Wicher had
handled some of his company stock in
the same manner as Munroe & Munroe.
How many shares did Munroe e. Mum
roe have to buy and sell 20 get rid OF
10000 shares?" asked Mr.. Untermyer. II
don't know that they ever bought a
share" was the reply.
Whose stock did you buy?" 81 DON
know who was the actual owner
Wasn't it syndicate stock?" IL don't
know"
How many shares did you receive Of
the stock?" Five hundred thousand
shares were deposited with trust com
pany." said Mr. Bosee. "but I am not
certain whether ] had possession OF 200,
600 shares OF IL or not Munroe & Munroe
may have kept it and the physical de-
livery made not have been actually made
so far as those 200 900 shares were con.
cerned"
The witness said he was perfectly will
ing 10 produce all data he had In his
possession and produced his brokers
statements showing his entire trans
actions In connection with the Montreal
and Boston company, which he offered
Mr. Untermyer.
In answer to Mr. Untermyer. the wit
ness in detail told OF the stock he had
purchased and resold.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-28
VETERAN
F|REMEN
ON DECK

The annual meeting OF the Providence
Veteran Ffremen's association was held
at Pioneer hall last evening President
Martin In the chair.
Preliminary TO the business session
chowder prepared by Capt Hunt was
served.
The bills incident to the excursion to
Bristol were ordered paid.
The death OF Comrade stephen r.. NIL
Ter was formally announced.
Recording Secretary Albert G. Winsor
read his report for the year. The deaths
were 3. TIE present membership Is 37i.
OF which 23s are regular. 6S associate and
6s honorary.
Officers were elected as follows: Presi-
dent Samuel l.. Carpenter; first vice
president. BENJAMIN r. Harrington; sec
ond vice president. Abraham A. Fay;
third vice president. Leroy X. Whitman;
fourth vice president. Thomas II. Dufry:
recording secretary, Albert G. Winsor;
treasurer and financial secretary. Wash
ington L. Williams; delegate 10 New
England States Veteran Firemen's league
for two years. Samuel l.. Carpenter; al
ternate Albert c. Winsor; delegate TO the
Rhode Island State Firemens league for
two years. Capt. George Hunt; alter
nate, Archibald Martin.
Capt Hunt declined reelection as cap
tain OF Gaspee engine and that office was
passed for the present. The other cleo
tions were: First Lieut.. Daniel NJ. Patt:
Cd Lieut., Charles w. Prescott, Jr. chap
lain. Rev. s. H. Webb.
1t was voted that the gavel used by
retiring President Archibald Martin be
fittingly inscribed and presented to him.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-28
NEWPORT CITY COUNCIL
IN LAST SESSION OF YEAR

Last evening the closing scene OF the old
gear were enacted by the Newport city
council in the council rooms. Beyond the
election OF a member OF the school com
mittee TO fill q vacancy caused by the
death OF w. c. Crandall there was but
little more than routine business.
A committee was appointed. consisting
OF Alderman Shanahan and Councilmen
Pember and Donnelly to prepare for the
Inauguration N the new city government
on Monday next
A resolution was passed directing the
fnance committee TO ascertain the num-
Der OF telephones for which the city was
paying This is done because Of IL is
stated. statement that the city is pay
ing for telephones I'm the residences OF
officials who have no right = them.
The police commissioners Sgain made a
request that an extra appropriation of
$500 be made to purchase new patrol
horse and make repairs 20 the heating
apparatus at the police station. The
communication was simply received, no
resolution being passed
The mayor presented a communication
calling attention To the death Of Charles
W. Crandall. The two boards then went
into Joint convention for the election of
q member 20 hll the vacancy during the
year 1900.
Three nominations were made: DR.
Rufus F.. Dsrrah Colonel John G. Sea-
bury and Harry O. Wilkes, One ballot
resulted I'm the election OF DR. Darrah
ne receiving 12 votes. Mr.. Seabury two,
and Mr.. Wilkes four votes. pr Darrah Is
a Democrat. and his term as a member of
the school board expires on Jan. l. He
was candidate for recollection at the
last election, but was defeated and the
action OF the city council last night as
sures him being a member OF the board
for another year.
Creighton Withers. the architect. pre-
sented a claim for $500. for professional
services. and asked that II be paid The
claim was referred TO the finance com.
mittee.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-28
SUCCESSFUL RAID.
Husband aod Wife Are Held for Keeping
GTog Shop.

4 raid was made at i6 Foster street
bv the Fifth station officers last night.
The house was kept by Frank and
Annie Miller. who. with Bertha Smith,
an innate were placed under arrest
In the Sixth district court today Miller
pleaded guilty 10 the charge OF keeping
n grog shop and was held In $1,000 for the
action of the grand JURY. His wife
pleaded not guilty was held for trial next
Friday. with surety In $1,000.
Miller also pleaded guilty 70 the charge
OF Illegally keeping for sale. Mrs. Miller
acknowledged making two Illegal sales.
on each complaint the respondent was
fined $50 and costs and was sentenced
20 iail for 10 days.
Bertha Smith pleaded guilty TO tho
charge of being lewd and wanton and
was placed on probation until June 23d
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-28
EAST SIDE
PROBLEM
REVIVED

Al the chamber ~ commerce yesterday
81 was announced that a committee OF
three had been appointed to make n
thorough. practical and scientific inves-
tigation OF the problem or Overcoming
the east side grade.
John r. Freeman has been selected TO
be chairman Of tho committee. great pres
sure having been exerted IN his direction
90 gain his acceptance. Mr. Freeman IS
one Of the foremost civil engineers OF the
country and no more capable and eff
cient head for that committee could be
found.
Mayor Miller and Herbert + IIinckley
"A we'll known business man are announc-
ed az the others OF the committee Tie
chamber OF commerce r. conpTatulating
Itself I'm its choice of men TO serve in this
vitally important capacity.
The different methods OF trnnsporta-
ton by tunnel. viaduct or other means
Of overcoming the troublesome grade up
College hill will be the subject of dclib-
GRAFTON and the result Will be reported
TO the chamber OF commerce. Plans and
spo ifications will then be drawn and sub
mitted 60 q public meeting and the or
ganlzatiOn will 10 all in its power 20
hasten the work by Improvement by IN
telligent and Wcll-directed effort.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-28
HOSPITAL CORPS HEARD
LECTURE ON DIGESTION

The regular drill OF the Hospital Corps.
B. r. l. NJ, was preceded last night by
an interesting talk on digestion by
Major McCroply OF the Second Regiment.
lie mentioned some causes OF indigestion
and explained the uses OF the saliva, pep
sin pancreatic Juice and the bile. the or
aans. secrcting the three last named hav-
Ing been located and their functions ex-
plainsd by capt Merchant at the lecture
% week ago.
A. The drill which was held In the large
hall under the direction OF Lieut.. Buffing-
ton. the men were put through the
stretcher work and az the close the mat
ter or the big Brigade Atheletic tourney
Was brought up.
formed from this command very soon.