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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-30

temporary bridges and murky pods
that disfiguI Ell ;he beautiful main pic
ture disappear in night and in their
place there is green sward. Towering
beds or bright crlored booth. Inter-
,ninable strings of unsiehtly box cars
that but II hours before stood on the
tracks in the center of the picture.
perhaps loaded with tons of exhibit
material from the four quarters of the
globe, have disappeared. their burdens
being conveyed to the buildings.
By Saturday morning not a work.
man will be ir sight engaged in the
task of clearing and shaping up. The
work will have been done.
The picture will be on exhibition for
the admiring gaze of the worlds WISH
tors, with walks clean and flowers
blooming the green Of the lawn per-
feet harmony with the ivory of the
palaces.
Miss Julia TenEyke McBlair of Wash
ington. d. c., hostess of the woman's
building. was badly injured. today. at the
worlds fair by being run over by run
away horse.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-30

Ellen Fields Hanson, widow of the
late DR.. James H. Hanson. were held
at 2 O'Clock. Friday afternoon, at the
Hanson residence on Elm street, Rev.
z. G. Whittemore, pastor Of the First
Baptist church, officiating. The SER
vices, which We're very simple. were
attended by large number of friends
OF the deceased, there being many from
out OF town. and the display Of floral
oHerings was very beautiful. Mr..
Whittemore paid a touching tribute 20
the memory of the deceased in a few
words in which he told of her long con ..
nection with Coburn Classical Insti {.
lute and of the influence which she had
in the formation of the characters Of
so many of the younger members of
the community. The bearers were
President Charles L. White Of Colby
college. Professor Z. w. Hall, Principal
F. w. johnson of Coburn, Deacon Stur-
tevant. George w. Dorr and Professor
Asa Lane.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-30
NATIONAL MUNICIPAL LEAGUE.
Final Session Of the Annual Meeting a.
Chicago.

Chicago. April 29.-The final session
of the annual meeting of the National
Municipal League was held. today. DR.
E. NJ. Hartwcll city statistician Of
Boston. read the report of a special
committee which the league appointed
in 1900 to study the subject and en-
deavor to have cities adopt uniform
methods Of bookkeeping and account
ing. The report shows that the conf
mittee offered advice to more than so
cities whose system of accounting was
unsatisfactory. The following nine
cities adopted either in whole or in
part, the uniform system recommend
ed by the special committee:
Chicago, Boston, Baltimore, Mime
apols. Denver. Houston, Tex. Okla
homa City. st. Joseph, Mo-, and NAL
den Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-30
RAIN IN BOSTON.
Almost Five Inches Has Fallen Since
Wednesday,

Boston. April ga new record for
continuous precipitation of rain was es-
tablished at s O'Clock, Friday, in this
city, when the weather bureau instru-
ments showed the the fall since shortly
before A. NJ. Wednesday, until Fri
day, was 1876 inches. Although in 9TH
err months of the year there has been
as great a continuance fall of rain, new
er in April has downpour been so con-
tinuous and SO considerable. From
A.. NJ, Wednesday. to 8 A. M, Thurs
day. the precipitation was 2.4S inches.
The storm has been central over the
Atlantic coast in a general way from
North Carolina to New England. Fri
day. the indications was that the rain
was not yet over.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-30
ASSIGNS UMPIRES.
Secretary Morse Of New England
League Submits List.

Boston. April 29.-Secretary J. g.
Morse Of the New England baseball
league announced, today. the following
assignments of umpires for the open
ing of the league season in various
cities. today:
John KERN, at New Bedford; II. l.
McLoud, Fall River; Fl. M. McDermott,
at Ha, erhill and John Z. Rudderham,
at Lawrence.
These umpries will serve regularly
throughout the season.
Mr.. Morse also announced that E. l..
Mcmahon of North Billerica who had
been appointed 4 regular umpire resign
ed his place for business reasons and
that Mr.. Eudderham, who has been
first substitute. was appointed instead
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-30

Rev. Hugh r. Hatch of Waterville,
will occupy the pulpit of the Baptist
church, Sunday morning. AS yet no
settled pastor has been secured by the
society to take the place Of the Rev.
Mr.. Ives. resigned. Rev. Mr.. Tflley, a
former pastor of this church, is expect
ed to preach here a week from Sun
day, and it is understood that there is
some idea of giving him a call. The
services for the remainder OF the day
will be as usual, with Sunday school
at ~; Junior Endeavor at $50 O'Clock;
Senior Endeavor at o'clock: general
prayer service at Z.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-30
MERRIMACK RISING.
Reports from New Hampshire and
Massachusetts, to That Effect.

Manchester. n. H.. April 29.-Flood con-
ditionS in rivers and lakes are reported
from all sections of New Hampshire, to-
night In nearly every instance a new
high water mark for this season has been
made.
The Merrimack river has risen steadily
throughout the day. At midnight there
was six feet of water on the Amoskeag
dam. new record for this year. Down
the river at Nashua, the Merrimack was
T. feet above low water mark The
Nashua river was also very high, with
six feet going over the Jackson com
pany'S dam.
Portsmouth reports streams flooded,
Iowlands inundated, very high tide and
a heavy sea running.
The ice has started out of the big lakes.
The rainfall throughout the state has
been exceedingly heavy, ranging from
three to four inches since the beginning
of the storm, Wednesday night
Haverhill. Mass. April 29.-The flood
wave of the Merrimack river reached
here. today, and in l. hours the river rose
10 feet, compelling merchants along the
water front to clear the Easements of
their stores. Early tonight, the river
was rapidly nearly the danger point
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-30
LIKE MAGE.
Worlds FAIR Grounds Are BEING
Easily Transformed.

- Louis. Mo, April 29-Scenes are
oeing witnessed these days in the
Shaping up of the. grounds at the
worlds Fair that arealittle short of
magic. With the opening of the great
exposition but ona day off, the enor-
NOUS force Of workmen. representing
every craft. is working like beavers.
ou' with steady and we'll directed pur-
pose 10 the end of making it present a
'onpieted appearance. Saturday.
week ago the unknowing visitor
would have viewed the seeming chaos
WIN dubious thoughts as to the ability
VI 'he exposition management to finish
."e physical part of the exposition or
time.
from day to day the transformation
VI 'he grounds is marvellous. Tons O,
ae"fis' scores of unsightly shacks
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-30
HAND SEVERED.
Capt. Malone of Fishing Schooner,
While Giving Signal.

Block Island, r. l., April 29.-While
trying to call back several of his dories
by firing gun. today. Captain Dexter
Malone of the Boston fishing schooner
Manhasset. had his hand blown off and
was forced to anchor his vessel six
miles nff the South Earl light and com"
ashore for medical aid.
1t is feared that several of the fish
ermen were rot able to find the schoon-
or after the captain left, but the wealth
CT. tonight. was calm, although there
was dense fog.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-30
WATERVILLE.
Boys Social Union.

A meeting of the committee which
has in hand the formation of plans for
the proposed Boys Social Union was
held, Friday afternoon. in the office Of
the Superintendent of schools. 1t had
been hoped that at this meeting some
thing definite could be decided upon
and plans so far perfected that a pub
lie mass meeting could be held next
week, but as it now stands this meet
ing cannot be held for two or three
weeks. On Friday afternoon, a tenn
porary organization was formed ard
plans thoroughly discussed. and this
temporary organization will meet en-
Wednesday, May II, at which time it
is thought the organization will be
perfected.
1t is the hope Of those who are inter-
ested in the work that a building may
he erected at the outset and the union
housed in a building of it's own. The
idca of leasing quarters and fitting
them up, with the hope of getting d
building at some future time, does not
fall in with the aims of the promoters
who are sanguine in their hope that u
sufficient amount of money for the
erection of the building may be raised
by subscription. 1t is thought that
such building as the organization
would want could be erected and fur
nished for $4,000, and large amount
of this money should be Forthcoming
from public spirited citizens and loca
corporations. WatervilIe is greatly ir
need of such an organization for tbs
betterment Of young men, and Their:
are hundreds of these in the city who
will support the association once it i.
started.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-30
PADRO DISCHARGED.
Colored Steward Charged With Murder
Had Two Hearings.

New York. April 29.-Alma Padre
the ColOred steward who was charged
with the murder of Caleb Simms. lead
or of the United COlored Democracy
was. toiJv. discharged on his OWL
recognizance by Judge Cowing, at tbs
request Of District Attorney jerome
Two hearings of the case were had
and it was testified that Simms had d
revolver and intended to shoot Padre
but that the latter shot first
Mr. jerome. in asking for the pris-
oner's discharge, said that he does not
see his way clear to put Padro on tri1
at this time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-30
FOR FIELD DAY.
Order Of Eagles Choose Springfield as
Mecca,

Lowell, Mass. April 29.-Representa-
lives of the Benevolent and Fraternal
Order of Eagles. from Is New England
cities met here, today, and selected
Springfield as the city in which to hold
the field day and parade on Aug. %.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-30

A number of Japanese staff officers
have been instructed at the School Of
Military Ballooning at Aldershot. Eng
land. which is the most important one
in the world. Officers are taught to
take important observations from great
nights. as we'll as the making Of maps
and taking photographs from both free
and captive balloons.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-30

Susie, the daughter OF Policeman
William Harrington. was thrown from
a team in which she was riding with
several other children, and when she
was picked up, it was found that her
collar bone had been broken. DR.. F. ].
Robinson set the injured member. and
says it will heal rapidly, with no per-
manent injury.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-30
CHICAGO THEATERS,
Many May Be Obliged to Close the
First Of May.

New York, April 29.-It has devel-
oped that several of the smaller thea
tres here. have failed TO complete the
alterations ordered by the city author
tiles Immediately after the Iroquois
theatre disaster in Chicago. 1t is pos
sible several houses will be compelled
to close on the first day Of May, when
their leases expire,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-30
MARTIAL LAW.
All Not Harmonious in Russian Pc.
land.

Berlin, April ga Polish newspa-
per, today. prints a special dispatch
from Warsaw, saying taht the authori-
ties there are about to declare martial
law at Warsaw. LODI and other large
cities. because the Socialists are pre-
pairing for blody May day demonstra-
tions. Many Socialists, it is AIDED, have
already been arrested at Warsaw and
throughout Russian Poland. including
Socialist emissary from Germany.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-30

The Kenebec at this point came up
over two feet, Thursday night, and
continued to rise, Friday. River driv-
ers are leaving on every train for the
up country waters. The first Of the
week, the town was filled with men
ready to hire out for the drive.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-30

Owing to the extremely muddy con-
dition of the field caused by Friday
heavy rain. the manager Of the Coburn
Classical Institute baseball team can
celed the game which was to have been
played with the M. c. I. team at
Waterville. today. 1t is probable that
Manager Davis will arrange a game
with Coburn to be played later in the
season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-30

Rev. James H. Peardon, pastor Of the
Universalist church, will preach SUM-
day at 1890 as usual. Sunday school
at 11.45; Junior Y. p. c. Z. meeting at
o'clock; Senior meeting at 6 o'clock.
Music will be furnished by the young
peOpleS' choir
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-30

The services at the Methodist church
will be as usual. There VIII be preach
ing by the pastor, Rev. ]. II. Roberts,
at 1890; Sunday school at IL; Junior
League at 8 o'clock; Senior League at
6 o'clock; general prayer meeting at Z.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-30

A grand ball was held in Milburn
hall, Thursday evening, under the aus
pieces of the Painters Union, No. 64S,
the occasion being the anniversary of
the union. A good-sized crowd was
present and enjoyed a long dance Or
der. Kendall's full orchestra furnished
music. The committee Of the even
ing consisted Of H. S. Rogers, N. S.
Varney and F. G. Bryant. Refresh
ments were served in the hall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-30
ASPHYxIATED.
Man and Wife Found Dead at Toledo,
Ohio.

Toledo, Ohio, April 29.-John w.
Martin and wife were found dead in
their bed, this morning, as a result Of
from illumina ting gas. 1t
is believed to be a case of double sui
eide, as Martin. yesterday. was found
short in his accounts in the city water
works office where he mad been en-
ployed for IL years as a bookkeeper.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-30
ASK AID.
Chilean Government Seeks Help from
the United States.

Lima, Peru, April 29.-Alarming
cablegrams have been received here
from Santiago de Chile, saying that
the Chilean government has instructed
it's minister at Washington, Senior
Walker Martinez. to inquire if the
United States will defend PERT in case
Chile shall proceed forcibly on the
question of annexing the provinces of
Tacna and AFRICA, which that country
is disposed to do.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-30
IN CONNECTICUT.
Freshet in River Which is Quite
Alarming.

Hartford. Ct. April 2a.-The heaviest
rainfall since last August Is the record
of the storm of the past three days, two
and three-tenths inches of water hav-
ing fallen between Tuesday night. when
the storm began, and this morning at 9
o clock.
The result is a freshet in the Connect
cut river which promises to be almost az
great as any of it's several predecessors,
this spring.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-30

Prof. Estabrook. instructor of English
at the University of Maine. was visitor
at Maine Central Institute. today, and
made a very interesting address to the
| students at chapel
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-30

The work on the foundations for the
Methodist parsonage is being rushed
along as rapidly as the inclement
weather will permit. Cyr. Bros. of
Hartland are doing the work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-30

The Wide Awake Whist Club met with
| Mrs. A. Fl. Burse, Nichols street, Friday.
Although the weather was very inclement
a goodly number were present and very
| plea SAINT time is reported
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-30

Rodney Jones OF Fairfield Centre has
sold his farm to a Mr.. Jenkins of
Waterville. Mr.. Jones is moving into
the Pierce farm and will remain in
Fairfield Centre the coming summer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-30

Miss Arolin Bunker and Mrs. Charles
Cushing Of Thomaston. who have been
i'll town for avisit to their sister, Mrs.
w, G. Rice, returned to their homes,
Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-30

The city budget of New York is greater
than the combined budget of any five 9TH
err cities in the country. New York NAYS
salaries to more than 1900 persons,
amounting to about 55,000.0o0 a year. No
other CITY in the world pays its emnloves
such high wages. No corporation Of nri-
waite business could afford such a drain
upon It's resources.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-30

A democratic caucus will be held in
the office of Parks Bros. Saturday
evening, April Goth. for the purpose of
choosing delegates to attend the State.
District and County conventions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-30

The basement under Hunter, McMas-
ter q Cos. store is being fitted up as
| a meat market by Lewis Barden, who
will soon open the same to the public.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-30

Mrs. Emma V. Jones of Waterville, and
daughter. Mrs. Percy Hill of Northeast
Harbor, were in town, Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-30
PITTSFIELD.

John Pease is clerking in Mayo's
grocery establishment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-30

The Fairfield High school nine will
go to Oak Grove Seminary, today,
where they will try a game with the
Vassalboro boys. A# .-4'b
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-30

DR.. F. J. Taylor is confined to his
home on Main street, with an attack
of la grippe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-30

Albert Thorndyke and Fred Pooler were
among those who attended the alumni ball
at North Arson, Thursday night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-30
SKOWHEGAN.

John Metcalf of North New Portland.
was greeting friends here, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-30

Dr. Fred o. Turner of Harmony was
in town on business, Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-30

Ellwyn Matthews of st. Adams
was in town yesterday, the guest of
relatives
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-30

George Murray. who has been quite
i'll. is now improving. DR.. r. y. Robin
son is in attendance. A3
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-30
FAIRFIELD.

C. g. Hum ewas in Augusta, on busi-
ness, Friday. sN
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-30
Mrs. Hanson's Funeral.

The funeral services Of Mrs. Mary
Milford chronicle., 1904-02-05
Tho I.ncLr Gnlf.r

A strange story of the discovery of
an unsuspected art treasure comes from
Canada. a Montreal art dealer was
playing golf and drove ball through
the window Of cottage. II struck a
picture on the wall. The dealer paid
handsome compensation and also nc.
quired the injured picture 1t turned
out, after cleaning and examination.
to be a Dutch interior by Teniers of
the value Of $500. Half of this sum
the dealer gave 10 the original lady
owner to her great surprlse.-Pall Mall
Gazette.
Milford chronicle., 1904-02-05
als5s-Ss .,

bntered upon his new duties. The
ceremony took place in the large re-
eeption room attached to the secre-
tary's Office in the war department
and the transfer Of authority from
Elihu Root, the retiring secretary, to
Governor Taft, while simply made, was
Enore impressive than any similar
event in many years.
The rom was cleared of all except
she participants in the induction save
she party of friends and the members
Of the general staff. Governor Taft
and Secretary Root took their places
at the long table where stood John
Randolph, a notary, who administered
che oath of Office to the incoming Sec
Fetary. Then there were cOngratula-
tions showered upon Secretary Taft
and good-byes were said to Secretary
Root. Every army officer on duty in
Washington was allinged at the door
way, and the brilliantly uniformed col
umn passing before the retiring and
incoming secretaries formed a pretty
spectacle. Secretary Taft was in the
best of spirits, and he had a smile and
good word for every one, while Secre- |
tary Root showed in his countenance
the relief he felt in laying down the
cares Of the great office.
Hanging in his Office as the new Sec
retary was inducted into the arduous
duties of his post, was the picture of /
bis distinguished father, Alphonso /
Taft, who was President Grants sec /
Tetary of war in 1876. Thus father .
and son have held the same portfolio,
this being the second instance in the
history of the war department the
drst being presented in the incum-
bency of Simon Cameron under Lin.
coin and James D. Cameron, his son,
under Grant.
Milford chronicle., 1904-02-05
The sOuthern's Palm Limited.

The splendor OF equipment and the pune
tuat performance Of the excellent scbedpl,
account for the superior patronage oftbi,
train.
Three eleven p. m. every day, except sun
day, this tralh leaves West Philadelphia. al d
arrives the next afternoon at st. Augustine
at $50 O'Clock.
1t is an exclusive Pullman train with the
latest examples OF high art in com posite cars.
smOking-room and barber.shop, bathroom.
buffet, etc. Then there are Pullman com
partment cars, drawing room cars, ,state-rnoni
cars and observatiOn'cars.
Philadelphia and the East Coast Of FIor..,,,
are thus quickly and comfortably united "a d
distribution is made along the way for ot!..r
i'm portant Southern resorts with through
service between Philadelphia and Aikeu..,u.
gCsta, etc.
The dintng-car service on the Southern
tailway Is particular feature Of superiority.
Every detail which exp, 7 .ence and skill cou a
suggest has been arranged by the manae..
ment OF the southern halfway to have he
service Of this tram meet every wish "a.
Ii gh-class passengers.
Unusually good reports are being reCei,ot
daily Of the delight OF the passengers ,,,e
regularity oftheir arrival at their so.tbern
on time.
Chas. l.. Hopkins District Passenger A .,a,t
southern Railway, s2s Chestnut street, Pl,iTal
ielphia, Will take pleasure in furnithing AN
Milford chronicle., 1904-02-05
COLOMBIAN TROOPS FIGHTING
Panama Hears They Had Conflict
With Indians On San Bias Coast.

Panama Hears They Had Conflict
With Indians On San Bias Coast.
Panama, Feb 3.-A report has
reached the Isthmus that Colombian
troops are fighting with the Indians
on the San Bias coast, which is in
Panamanian territory. It is impossible.
however to obtain reliable confrma-
tion of this.
The United States gunboat Bancroft
was to have sailed from Colon to Bo-
cas- del Toro. but these orders were
countermanded at the last moment be-
cause Of the report of fighting on the
coast.
A letter was received here some
time ago from Captain Torrets. COM
manding the Panamanian troops at
Chepo, on the south side of the 18th
mus and directly south of the S2n
Bias country, saying that he had de
sided to cross over to the Atlantic
eide. There is a possibility that the
Indians are fighting with Captain Tor
rets' command, installing them for
Milford chronicle., 1904-02-05
Three Me- seaIded to peath.

Detroit, Mich, Jan. 3O.-Three men
were so badly scalded by the break
ing of an iron elbow connecting the
boiler and engine in the basement of
the Hotel Metropole that they died in
a short time at the hospitals to which
they were removed. The dead: George
Vincent, engineer; William Cupp. fire
man; Frank Casper, fireman at Hotel
Brunswick. Casper had gone to the
Metropole engine room to see one of
the other victims. The three men were
deluged with hot water and steam
when the coupling burst, and they suf-
fered agonies.