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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-21
Toqus Temperance Union.

The Lizzie H. TOwle c. L. Union met
as usual Tuesday evening and was
called to order by the president; the
meeting was opened with singing, re-
peating Scripture verses. and prayer by
the president. The regular order of
business was then taken up. The
names of John c. Rogers and James w.
Smith were added to the membership
list. They are patients in the Hospital.
Five have joined from that institution
within the past two weeks. The presi-
dents desk was handsomely decorated
with flowers At the close Of the meet
ing the president requested S. p.
sylvester to take the flowers to the sick
in the hospital. Miss Clara Bennett.
and Miss Moore Of Augusta entertained
the audience with several fine reci-
tationS which were well rendered and
were greatly appreciated by all present.
Miss Kirk, Mrs. and Miss Leavitt were
good of the order were made by Bros.
Studley, sylvester. Wagner. and others.
Select readings were given by Bro.
Hanson and the secretary. A rising
vote of thanks WAS given to Miss
Bennett and Miss Moore for the
prominent part they took in the
entertainment The attendance was
good. and the meeting was one of the
best The closing remarks by TIL"
president were brief and appropriate,
the closing hymn, Throw Out the Life
Line" was sung by the audience. Ad-
journed to meet next, Tuesday at 6.4o
p. M.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-21
KNEW OF MURDER
But John Marx Denies Killing
Of PavoII.
Gave Neighbor Twenty Dollars 10
Murder the Man.
Dark Chapter Written in History Of
Connecticut State.

New York, April 20.-John Marx, the
aged Colchester, Conn, farmer. who
was arrested here. last night, charged
with the murder of John PaVoll, farm
hand who had been employed by MN,
today. said that he paid one OF ms
ncichbors $50 on promise that ne
would get rid of Pavoll." The next
day Pavoll was found murdered. Marx
declared that he, himself, was ab3o-
luteIy innocent of the murder.
When Marx was seen at the dctcctlFc
bureau. where he is detained awaiting
the action of the Connecticut authofl-
ties. he made a brief statement through
an Interpreter. He said that he owed
PavoH $50. which he was unable 70 pay.
and had been much annoyed by the
mans frequent requests for settle
mcnt. Finally one of his nciGhbors
told him that for 500 he would get rid
of Pavoll. Marx said he gave the
neiehbor the $50 and the next day Pa
VOL was found murdered. He then had
no money left and the ncighbor gave
him back so.
Marx emphatically denied that he
had hidden in the swamp, but said the
next day he went to Hartford where
he spent the day. Then he came to
New York, he said, and spent a day
with Weis, his former partner at Pater
son.
When Marx was arraigned in court
he told substantially the same story.
He was held without bail to await cx-
tradition papers from Connecticut.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-21
Letter Carriers Convention, Today.

The annual convention of the State
Association Of Letter Carriers will meet
in this city. today ana the visiting
postmen will be entertained by tn"
Gardiner carriers. This is an event to
which the latter have looked forward
! to with a good deal of pleasure and for
which extensive arrangements have
been made The delegates and mem
bers of the association will begin to
arrive on the Q o'clock train and by
early tomorrow afternoon the greater
number of carriers to attend will prob
ably have arrived. At noon Il lunch
will be served in Grand Army hall AMI
in the afternoon Il short parade will be
given. In line will be the Gardiner
Band and the visiting postmen to the
number Of probably 125.
At 2.40 the party of visitors will take
the kennebec Central for q trip 70 To-
gus. and the return will be made by
trolley to Augusta, where the party
will visit the State House and be re-
ceived by Gov. Hill. On the return 10
this city the annual business meeting
will be held in Grand Army hall. ana 1T
this time the officers of the association
will he elected and any other business
that may come before the meeting will
be transacted. In the evening a ban
quet will be served in the A. o. II. w.
hall and following this The visitors will
take the night trains for their homes.
Several visiting poStmasterS and their
assistants will attend the convention
and be guests of Postmaster Libby OF
this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-21
PANAMA CANAL COMMISSION.
How Members Were Received in New
Republic.

New York, April Gothic Panama rail
road steamer Allianca which arrived. to-
day, from Colon. brought 81 scamen from
the United States naval vessels 1T Pan
anna and Colon. United States Canal Com
missioner Parson, who was a passenger
on the Alliance, gave out a statement
in which he said:
The commission arrived at Colon on
April and after an examination of Colon
and its surroundings the commission pro-
ceeded to Panama and were formally pre-
scented to the President of the republic.
The commission then began inspecting the
work already done and studying the de
tails of the work to he done. They pass
ed through in boats such portions of the
canal as have been sufficiently finished to
he navigable, examined at great length
the celebrated EmperadOr and Culcbra
cuts. travcrSed the Chagres river for
some miles above the line of the canal so
as to study the details of construction
necessary to control this stream. which
at times of flood carries an enormous
amount of water. This commission also
examined the various sites selected for
locks. the site of a dam which has been
proposed to be constructed ut a place
called Boho which would convert the
central portion of the canal route into a
large artificial lake. and also examined
to the Bohio dam. The net result of
these Investigations is that in my 1udg-
mcnt the construction of the canal is per
fcctll feasible and when constructed the
The climate during my stay although
warm. was not 50 dis Sre"ahlc as the
extreme summer climate of either New
York or Washington. AS 10 the health
conditions. while the present death rate
on the isthmus is considerably higher
than the death rate in the United States
and is also considerably higher than the
death rate should be on the iSthmus. !
am confident that with a supply Of good
water furnished both to Colon and Pan
anna and with a complete system OF sew
crS. both of these cities can he made
healthful places of residences.
Steps were taken before left Panama
TO begin invcstiga tions for tn" selection
of a proper supply of water for both
Colon and Panama.
II left the commission in good health.
Having completed with me the invcStiga-
tons Of the leading features of the prob
lem. they were taking up on my depart
urc the questions of minor interest These
questions, however. require only few
weeks at the utmost when | expect the
rest Of the commission will return to
Washington and organize the necessary
engineer corps.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-21

Almost everywhere in the Far East the
old DAYS Of cheap living are passing away.
Steamers railways, tcleGraphs, newspa-
rcrs. labor-savinE machinery and the pro
duction Of Western ideas are slowly but
surely rcvolutionzing the Orient. Shan
tung wheat, which formerly had no
ma rkct beyond radius of a few dozen
miles from the wheat field. can now he
shlppcd by railway aud steamship To any
part Of the world. and in consequence
every Chinese buyer of the world. and in
consequence every Chinese buyer has to
pay more for it. In like manner new Ia
cilitics for export have doubled trebled.
and in some cases quadrupled the price of
rice in China. Siam and Japan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-21
LYNN STRIKE.
Conference Called OFF by Manufact-
urers Without Explanation.

Lynn. Mass, April Gothic Grain Coun-
ter Manufacturers Association has call
ed off the conference meeting that was
expected to he held. today, in an attempt
to end the strike of the grain counter
workers in Is factories. The manufactur-
erS do not expect to meet to discuss this
question. TINS week. although the state
board of arbitration had expected that
some action would be taken that would
result in Il conference with the union com
mittee. The manufactures offer no ex
PLANTATION. merely remarking the men
were aching for a strike; now they may
rs well have all they want of it," Lady
StitChers' Assembly. knights Of Labor
which the grain counter workers support
ed in the shoe strike of last year. has
voted 5000 for the striking counter work
ers and will pay the money. this evening.
Cutters Assembly. Knights of Labor. has
also endorsed the counter workers strike
and offered financial assistance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-21

Rural Carrier Charles Emery covered
his entire route from the Quarry. yes
terday. in his sleigh. The start from the
post office WAS made on wheels but the
few inches of damp snow rendered such
a dsa greeable condition that he changed
to runners at the Hill and experienced
no further difficulty, returning to the post
office in due season in the afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-21

The record For the largest number Of
three-ball billiard shots in string on
billiard table in the State perhaps. be-
longs TO Fred Bowley of this city, who
scored 1873 successive shots on a table
in McDonald's billiard and pool parlors,
Tuesday evening. The exhibition was
seen by number of players in the
hall. If it is not the State record it GER
tainly is for this city and vicinity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-21

number of her many friends gath
cred at the home of Mrs. Bertha Hous-
ton. on Highland avenue, Monday
evening, as Il total surprise to that lady
and the evening passed very pleasantly.
The occasion of one of Mrs. Houston's
birthday anniversaries and proved one
of the pleasantones. Refreshments were
served and the party broke up after a
delightful evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-21

The visiting letter carriers attending the
convention at Gardiner will reach the
Home at o'clock, this afternoon, ana
a band concert for their benefit Will be
given in the Opera house directly after
their arrival.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-21
Current Events Club Officers.

The following officers of the Current
Events Club were elected at the annual
business meeting: President, Mrs. Will
liam Morrell; vice president. Mrs. Geo.
Della Collins; corresponding secretary,
Miss Matte Foster: directors, Mrs. F.
s. Nancy. Mrs. ]. S. Maxcy. Mrs. H. A.
Gray and Mrs. J. Walter Robinson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-21
SIGNED SCALE.
Timpson G. CO. Conccdc to Turn Work
men at Lynn.

Lynn. Mass. April 2o-Timson & Co..
whose turn workmen struck. Monday. be
cause the firm refused to accept the de-
cision Of the local arbitration committee
that settled the turn workmcnt's strike;
signed the new scale, this morning. and
explained that there had been misun-
Outstanding. The turn wOrkmen. 49, OF
them, returned to work at / Il. M.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-21
BELGRADE.

Miss Viola AdeIl is teacher in the
New Century, and Miss Mabel c. Pike
Of Wayne, in the Longfellow school.
The Lakeside School Improvement
League held its first regular meeting
and elected the following officer: Presi-
dent and treasurer, Miss Alberta f.
Hewitt; secretary, Charlie Mills; desk
ianitor, Ellen Brann.
Mrs. II. H. Hewitt is visiting her son,
j. c. Hewitt.
The nine School Improvement
Leagues of the town have expended
S1oS.27 the past year and have on hand
$63f7
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-21
Toniqht's Concert Program.

The orchestra concert tonight, will con-
sist of the following numbers:
March-"National FencibleS." Sousa
Overture" Pepper first time)
Favor
Screnade-.I oyc in IdlencsS" MaCbctts
Pockus'' Miller
Selection from THE Little Duchess.
DeKOven
W,ltzes-.'Southern Roses" Strauss
Grand American Fantasia-"The North
and south BendiX
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-21
Card of Thanks.

We desire to express our sincere
thanks to the friends and neighbors
who so kindly assisted us in our recent
bereavement and for the floral offerings
50 thoughtfully rendered.
MRS. ABBIE A. WINTER,
MIR. AND MRS. II. T.. ANDREWS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-21
STATE NEWS.
KENNEBEC.
LITCHFIElD PLAINS.

The funeral services of the late Mrs.
A. J.. Small were held from her home.
Monday Afternoon, Rev. Y. j. Wheeler
of West Bowdoin officiating. Mrs.
Small was a highly respected member
of the Plains church, having joined it
by lettor in 1881.
Ralph w. Crockett of Lewiston is to
deliver The Memorial day address ut the
Plains
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-21

was accompanied from Philadelphia by
Mrs f. s. Brown and Mrs. II. *. New
bert. At the station James Andrews,
Judge Henry Harrington. William M.
Wood and Augustus Bailey acted as bear
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-21

The city assessors are making good pro-
gress in their work although good wealth
err would enable them to expedite matters
somewhat more satisfactorily. 1t is
thought that the appropriation bill which
is in preparation may be consistently pre-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-21

The University of Edinburgh has con-
fcrrcd the degree of doctor Of laws on
IIannis Taylor the former United States
Minister TO Spain. The same honor was
conferred some time ago to the Univcr-
sity of Dublin. Mr. Taylor will receive
the degree at Dublin the last of June
ard at Edinburgh early in July His text
books are used in both universities.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-21

Driver Richardson of the Litchfeld
stage. thinks Wednesday one Of the most
disagreeable days of the winter season
owing to the snow storm. The roads are
in very bad condition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-21

The remains Of Elias s Brown arrived.
Wednesday. from Philadelphia. where his
death occurred. and were taken to Oak
Grove cemetery. where Rev Langdon
Quimby offered prayer and the body was
placed in the receiving tombs. The body
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-21

Among the number returning, Wcdncs-
day, from furlouGhs TO Massachusetts
points. were Ehen Tucker. West Everett;
John Welsh. Haverhill, and Frank Du-
mas Lawrence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-21

Mr.. and Mrs. Asa Libby and Will Frost
represented Hallowcll Commandery at the
meeting Of the Grand Lodge. L. 0. G. C.,
held at Bath, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-21
Post Office ARRANGEMENTS,

AS today is Fast day. only one de-
livery of mail will be made by the
postmen. but the usual collection of all
the boxes in the city will be made. be-
ginning at 4 o'clock in the afternoon.
The drivers of the rural free delivery
routes will make their regular trips,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-21

The complimentary supper to the post.
which the John b. Hubbard Post was to
give, has been postponed. owing to the
recent bereavement in one of the fami-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-21

II. r. Goodwin will assist. Thursday.
at III. q. Barker Co.'S fire and smoke
sale at their Gardiner store. the Au-
Gusta store being closed for the day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-21

What could be more consistent for
this weather than II. G.. Barker Co. S
smoke sale Of rain coats a their Gardi-
ner store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-21

r. P. Hazard. superintendent Of tho
Commonwealth Shoe Co. Gardiner. will
enjoy the pleasures of automobiling. this
season. new machine is expected soon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-21

Principal Parker of the High school,
has announced the awarding Of first hon
or for prize essay of the sophomore di-
vision to Pearl Blaisdcll
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-21

Mrs +. NJ. Dollof and daughter. Gladys,
have returned to their home on North
street after passing the winter in RoX-
bury Mass
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-21

Many Of the business places on Wa
ter street will close at noon, today, and
the barber shops will close at that time
and remain so until Friday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-21

An assembly given by +. +. Monaghan
will be held. Friday evening. in Forest
ers' hall
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-21

Mr. and Mrs Weston Lewis left for
Boston, Wednesday, and will lie away
several days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-21

A rehearsal of the opera king Pep
per- will be held. this evening, in For
esters' hall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-21

Will w. Chase. who has been making n
visit to his home in this city, has re
turned to SOmerville Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-21

Miss Alice Phibrick went to South Gar.
diner. yesterday, to pass a few days at
her home
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-21

The snow of yesterday will prevent tho
playing Of the two games Of baseball on
the Muster field today
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-21

The condition of II. G.. Turner remains
about as favorable as could be expected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-21

Holiday hours at the post office today:
Open from to 1870 A. NJ. , to 40. and 4
to 80 z. NJ
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-21

Robert Mcclure Of N Co. reported for
duty. Wednesday. from an extended fur
Tough to Central Falls, r. !.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-21

room at Johnson Bros. shoe factory, is
in Boston and vicinity for a short visit
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-21

Benjamin Ryder of a Co who has been
down to Bangor for a few weeks. re
turned. Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-21
NATIONAL HOME.

Edmond Burke returned. Wednesday
afternoon, from Il months visit to Lynn
and Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-21

GARDINER.
Journals Telephone Call, 3-12.

Charles Spear of Waterville. was visit
ing friends in this city. Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-21
SOLD BY

oOLD by
Locke & Hewett,
r. l.. Weber,
Geo. d. HASKELL
rIerrill Bros. ;:
Neo. w. Wadleig.,,
Benjamin 0ardner,I
A. M. Brown,
AUGUSTA.
p. M. Noyes,
J. e. Cunningham,
Farmers Supply Co.,
Chamberlain & Ladd,
GARDINER.
Charles n. CIary.
HALLOWELL.
Jackson, Towie.
WINTHROP
FoIsOme & Masterman,
READFIELD CORNER.
A. RI. Bowman & Co.,
MANCHESTER.
e. l.. Cove,
Geo. A. Kennison,
Clark & Wheeler,
Morrill, & Craig.
WATERViLLE.
A. K. Mason,
Allan 4 Pollard,
WINsLow.
w. e. Rideout,
BOWDOINHAM,
Fred p. Emmons,
BATH.
AND ALL LEADING GRoCERs.
CO., Distributors,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-21

As today is Fast day. there will be
no issue of the Journal. Friday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-21

Mrs. II. F. Winslow is quite i'll at hel
home on Water street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-21
HALLOWELL.

The city schools will hold sessions as
usual. tomorrow
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-21

Emery Became is at home from BowdoiI
for few days visit
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-21
Local Notice.

See house. For Sale adj"
Apr2Od1wk.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-21

scented at the May meeting Of the city
government.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-21

For additional Gardiner ads and news
see page 4.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-03-31

there is great satisfaction in being
able to to rely absolutely on what he
says-and his inherent sense of duty
end fairness is sufficient guarantee that
he will take tn right stand ON issues
that may arise later.
The only possible objections that
might be offered to Mr.. Burbages can.
didacy are two; First. his comparative
youth; second, the shorter period Of
his residency in the county which he
seeks to represent than that of any 9th
or candidate. To these objections /
would reply: First, his youth makes
him enthusiastic and energetic bnt it
does not make him act rashly. He is
as cool-headed asyou conld desire him;
second, he has lived in Washington
county long enough to be wide awake
to our interests amp ambitions for her
advancement, which cannot be truly
said of many of her lifetime residents.
To conclude, you know the kind Of
man you want to represent you.
know Mr.. Burbage and he is this kind
of man; Energetic, bright, absolute
ly fearless I once witnessed a futile
attempt to bulldose- and clean.
A NATIVE
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-03-31
Candidates Must Answer.

Jonesboro. Tenn, March 25, 1904.
Owing to persistent rumors to the
effect that the Republican nominees
for Senator. Floater etc, are in sympa
thy with the whiskey element and will
vote with them against temperance
measures in the next General Assem-
by Of the state. and realizing the over
whelming sentiment against the sa-
loon in this and the olher counties of
this Senatorial District, a meeting of
Reublicun voters was held here Thurs
day evening last for the purpose Of tax
ing steps to place the nominees Of their
party in the proper light before the
people and stop the spread of adverse
public opinion and the talk of placing
oppoitiop candidates in the field.
j. M. Fink was elected chairman Of
the meeting and Fl. Anderson, secreta
ry. it was agreed to write the candi
dates asking for positive statement il
letter for publication, whether or MOI
they will vote against the repeal of thu
Adams law aud support said law and
all temperance measures.
Resolutions were unanimously adop
ed endorsing the Adams law and ad7o
eating its extension to all cities ant
towns in the State.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-03-31

way above roaring current beneath and
landed him mid chanal on bunch of
brush, and as he sailed down stream
me thinks / heard the lamentations of
of Rachael as he commenced that dole
full song, Oh, the bowery, Oh, the
bowery; | wish l was at the bowery;
oh, the bowery; Oh, if | get to the
bowerG / shall never buck the Miburn
bull any more. And while band was
playing Hail Mighty Chief, small
voice came florting on the still air D
the the Soldiers Home and the whole
push ther Elm. We used a peck of
onions to ru b our eyes to sned tears.
There we're three accessions to the
Home, three read mission, one recon-
mended for dishonorable discharge,
two furloughs during the past week.
NED.