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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-02-09
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-02-09

A Portland firm, Milliken. Cousens &
Co., has presented a beautiful stand of
celors to float over. the Maine building
at the ST. Louis Exposition. The en-
tire set is made of American bunting.
and consists of an American flag 8x12
feet. State flag, and a pennant con-
sisting of Il white field. bearing the
word Maine" in red letters, and
blue star studded border. The State
flag. which is the first one made under
the act of the Legislature of 1901. and
which will be displayed at st. Louis for
the first time outside the State. is buff
charged with the emblem of the State
q pine tree proper in the center. and
the polar star in blue in the upper cor
ner. These flags will fly from three
staffs on the central and end pavillions
of the building and will add Il very
pleasing effect to the picture present.
ed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-02-09
A Communication,

We wish it to be understood that the
Central Labor Union endorses no can
didate. nor has anything whatever to
do with politics, city. State or National.
CENTRAL LABOR UNION.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-02-09

Deputy Sheriff A. l.. Bartlett of Bel
grade. was lii the city. yeste; day. fer
the first time after Il Serious illness
from tonsiIitis.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-02-09

One Of the Lewiston police officers
brought an insane man to Augusta,
Monday afternoon, for commitment 70
the hospital.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-02-09

Captain Mitchell. the regular army
officer detailed to inspect the National
Guard of Maine, is over in Lewiston
and Auburn this week, where he will
inspect Companies B, and D, of the
Second Regiment and Companies c.
and I, of the First; also the Ambulance
corp and Second regiment band. Last
week was spent with the various COM
panieS in Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-02-09

The repairs upon the Capitol elevator
are now completed, and it was again
in running order, Monday. Handsome
new steel doors have been put in, and a
new steel front to correspond, upon
each of the landings. These are so
arranged that they can be swung wide
open when occasion demands it. and
furniture or any large and heavy body
which is desired to take from one floor
to another can be easily put upon the
elevator. something which was never
possible urGer the old arrangement
These changes add much to the APP
pearance of the elevator and it's APP
proaches, and a change has also been
made whereby the car is managed by
a lever instead of by a cord as
formerly. Otherwise than this the car
is not changed, and the motive power
remains the same.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-02-09

A dance will be given at Grange
hall, North Augusta, Wednesday even
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-02-09

Commissioner Gilman says that more
potatoes will be planted in central
Maine the coming season than ever be-
fore ard there is great interest
throughout the State in this branch of
agriculture. The other day he had let
tiers on his desk from farmers in four
different counties asking for informa
ton about potato culture. Farmers
are finding that they can raise potatoes
as successfully in, other parts of the
State as on the famous Aroostook SOIL
providing the same methods are en-
p.oyed. 1t is noted that one Aroostoo!l
county man has just purchased a 300
acre farm in Chelsea, and will enter
into potato raising on u large scale.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-02-09

Travelling Libraries have been sent
out within the past few days to En-
field and Lubec
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-02-09

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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-02-09

The matter of State paupers is one
that requires a good deal Of work and
attention on the part of the executive
council though its proportions are not
generally appreciated by most people.
There are about 5000 of these paupers,
and the Council committee, which has
the care of them directly in charge,
deals with about 40 towns. At pres
ent the annual appropriation for the
support of these paupers. most of
whom are in the border sections of the
State. and of French Canadian extrac-
ton. is $4,000. and good use is found
for the whole amount.
The following new corporations have
filed certificates of organization here:
International Fuel company organ
lied at Augusta for the purpose of
manufacturing fuel with 100000 capt.
tai stock of which nothing is paid in.
The officers are: President. l. L.
Fairbanks of Augusta; treasurer, ].
Berry of Augusta.
Jerome Potter company organized
at Portland for the purpose of manu-
featuring engines. machinery, etc,
with 100000 capital stock of which
$50 is paid in. The officers are: Presi-
dent, Josiah c. Ward of Portland:
treasurer, Benjamin G. Ward of Port
land.
The Independent Cereal Milling
company organized at Augusta for the
purpose of manufacturing cereal foods
with $4,000 capital stock of which
President, G. r. Hadlock Of Augusta;
, treasurer, E. F. Whittum of Augusta.
Horace Purinton Co. organized at
Evening journal., 1904-09-16
JAMES P. WINCHESTER
SUCCEEDS SALISBURY
Named As Chairman of the
Democratic State Execu-
tive Committee

Dover. Sept. 16.-James p. VIM
chester, yesterday afternoon was elect
ed Democratic state Chairman. ana
former State Chairman willard sauls-
bury formally handed over to him the
active management OF the Delaware
campaign.
Mr.. Winchester was not present when
the new Democratic state Central
Committee met for organization. He
did not desire any such position OF po-
litical responsibility. but the committee
unanimously agreed upon him after his
name had been presented by General
r. r. Kenney and Mr.. Salisbury. who
declined a reelection and urged the
unanimous selection OF Mr.. Winchester.
II is believed by the committee that
under the conditions, he will accept
James Lord. former Recorder OF Kent
county, was selected as secretary upon
the declinatlon of Secretary Charles C..
Clifton 10 serve for another term. Mr..
Lord is also selected from outside the
committee. and General William II.
Stevens, the new treasurer. is really
the only member elevated to an office.
Both Mr.. Salisbury and Mr.. Clifton
will remain active members of the
committee.
Evening journal., 1904-09-16
ARRESTED As He WAS
ABOUT TO SKIP ON VESSEL
Delany Maddox, Alleged
Murderer of Albert Polk in
Hands of Police

After an exciting chase. the State
authorities succeeded yesterday in cor
railing Delany Maddox, known as De-
lany Mugs. the alleged negro slayer
of Albert Polk. also colored. of Bridge
vile. State Detective Theodore Fran
els has been hot on the fugitive's trail
since Monday and finally located his
man in Norfolk. Va. yesterday. A dis
patch to the authorities OF that city
brought about Maddox's arrest and De-
tective Francis. armed with the neces-
sary requisition papers, went after the
man this morning.
Had Maddox been given a few more
hours of liberty he would have been at
sea by this time. 1t was his intention
to ship on board a vessel at Norfolk and
in that way make his escape.
The prisoner is charged with shooting
Albert Polk, the father of his sweet
heart. = Polk fopbid Maddox to call on
his daughter and on last Thursday
night chased him away. The young
man went home and got his shotgun.
and lay in ambush outside the Polk
house for Polk. The latter was told of
Maddox's intention to shoot him and
taking his shotgun stepped to the door
to look for his daughters lover. As
soon as he appeared. Maddox blazed
away and the shot pierced Polk's breast
killing him instantly. Maddox made
his escape and went to Princess Anne,
Md, to visit his mother and from there
went to Norfolk, where he was cap
tured.
Evening journal., 1904-09-16
MANY CROPS ARE NOT
DAMAGED SERIOUSLY
Farmers Who Were Thrifty
Will Suffer But Little
in This County

Although the range of the storm in
this section was an extended one and
reports Of damage to crops are plenti-
full, it is not believed that the loss to
the farmers VIII be great one, as this
information would lead one to believe.
That corn is down in a great many
Instances is unquestioned. but in many
more instances the thrifty farmer has
his IN such shape that the heavy wind
had but little effect upon it. Farmers
in this vicinity say that rain and wind
storms are not to be dreaded so great
IS as a storm of hail
In speaking of the damage to fruits,
John G. Dun. of Newport, who is well
posted on farming Industries. said this
morning that although many apples
had been blown from trees no great loss
will he sustained from the feet that the
apple market has been particularly
dull. Those apples which are now upon
tie ground may be gathered and sold
for pressing purposes, from which
quite 4 sum may be realized.
Evening journal., 1904-09-16
GROWERS WILL LOSE
ON KEIFER PEAR CROP
Will Lose 10 Cents a Basket
on Product of 10000 Trees
Near Milford

In the lower part of the state in the
fruit belt the storm will mean the loss Of
thousands of dollars to the farmers. Col
onel Theodore Townsend. of Milford. is an
authority on such matters and in con-
versation over the telephone this morn
ing said:
"The most damage done here is to the
Keifer pear crop. The growers will sus-
tain a loss Of at least 10 per cent on a
basket. seven-eights Of the crop is on the
ground. An idea of what this means can
be gathered from the fact that within a
radius Of five or more miles OF Milford
there are 10000 or more pear trees.
Joseph e. Holland alone has 5000
baskets Of pears on the ground.
THE storm put the entire late corn
crop on the groRd as fiat as II it had
been run over by a roller Most of the
corn will be saved but the fodder will be
ruined.
The peach crop proper was not injured
as practically all the peaches in this coun-
ty had been marketed. The growers will
lose money due TO the fact that numer-
GUS trees have been blown down and
broken
Evening journal., 1904-09-16
BIC AND LITTLE
MEN At DOVER
When They Mixed Up on
Street They Presented an
Odd Appearance
FAT AND LEAN MEN TOGETHER
Special to The Evenlng Journal.

Special to The Evening Journal.
Dover Sept. l6.-Yesterday would have
bene high day for Gage Davenport.
Walt MeDougal or the Evening Journals
cartoonists, had they been in Dover
The big bugs Of al the political parties
were here and it would have made the
gods laugh to have seen the lncongruous
miX-ups. All the politicians were sus-
pic.ous Of each other, the leader of the
once great Democratic party watched the
progress of the big Regular Republican
leaders, "side-eyed" until they could
stand 1t no longer and then both frater-
nized.
Meantime walking to and fro as II each
were weighted down with "other" mat
ters than politics. were Senator J. Frank
Alice, also Governor Hunn then again
Secretary OF State Layton.
Butp robably the most incongruous
sight Of all was TO see little Senator Al
lee waking down to the train with big
T. Coleman DUPONT Of the Regulars Mr..
DuPonts feet inches. together with
his powerful and symmetrical avoirdu.
pois, beside Senator Alice looked like
this.
Evening journal., 1904-09-16
WATER RIGHTS
TO COST $4,000
HORSE SHOW OF THE
SPRING HAVEN CLUB
Many People in This, ,sCity
Will Attend the Affair
Next Month

An interesting event. which Will attract
the attention Of horse lovers and society
In general in this section, will be the
horse show to be held by the Spring
Haven Country Club on Friday. septem-
Der 30 and Saturday. October 1. The
Spring Haven Country Club Is occupying
its handsome new club house, located
upon tract Of over 100 acres Of finely
located land near walllngforJ. Delaware
county. and between Chester and Media.
Liberal preparations are being made for
the horse show, which. Judging from the
widespread interest it has already at
tracted. and the number Of entries from
prominent people owning horses. win be
a great success. Thep rize list consists of
twenty-four classes and Is web divided
into competitions for roadsters. farm
teams. horses IN harness. tandems four
in-hands, saddle horses jumpers and
ponies. The contests are open to all with
the exception OF i've classes, which are
limited to horses owned and used IN
Delaware or Montgomery counties. The
first prize will be either money or cup.
The entries close Saturday. September
"a and the entrance fee is So for each
horse
Ashow ring will be built on the club
grounds, mad will includep arlcinr spaces
or stands for carriages ana a ring en-.
closure for reserved seats. The whole
viii be enclosed by canvas fence. Their,
win be music by brass band oarcn day
The directors OF tho club are John p
Grocer, OF Upland; William g. sproul
Robert Wethern, John b. Roach OF
Chester; n. w. Rhodes OF Media. Loui.
r. Page, OF Upland and j Watts NIercui
of Walllngford. The executive commltto,
consists OF Edward GROCER. william G.
sproul. II. W. Rhodes J. Watt Mercu
and w. S. Blitz. secretary. Mr.. Butz q
an experienced show manager and l.
widely known through the country
The grounds OF the Spring Havei
Country Cub are easily accessible b
trolley cars from the railroad stations q
Chester Waiiingford and Media. speci,
pro slsion will be made for the entertain
ment of visitors. and IL is expected IN,
there win be large attendance.
Evening journal., 1904-09-16
ALL PUBLIC
BUILDINGS HAVE
BEEN MINED
Russians Will Blow Them
Up at Port Arthur When
Japs Arrive
TUNNELING TOWARD 0EFEHCtS
Fort Near the Stronghold
Has Been Captured by
the Mikado's Men

Chefoo, Sept. 16, 1.sO p. m.--The Jap
anese troops between September and
September 10 captured fort situated
on a high hill, two miles east OF Golden
Hill, by assault The fighting was not
severe.
The Japanese We're able TO remain I'm
the fort because the quality Of the
powder used at oGjien Hin was so
poor that many shells fell short and
Others failed to explode. The forego-
ng information was received from AN
intelligent Chinese who left Port Ar
thur on September ~. He had been
a dock yard laborer there for many
years BE adds that the japanese are
teunneling under the Russian forts
with the Intention Of blowing them up
He says that the work OF tunneling is
slow and arduous and VIII probably be
unsuccessful.
The Russians have placed mines un-
der all the public buildings wharves.
arsenal and everything that could pos
sbly be Of use to the Japanese, with
the intention OF causing their destruc-
tion should the Japanese enter the
city.
The house formerly occupied by
Viceroy Alexieff was hit by a shell re-
Gently and partially wrecked.
Ammunition is growing scarce. but
there is plenty of bread. The price Of
Hour Is now nine roubles.
Destroyed Destroyed by Shell.
A shell recently struck destroyer
which was lying in dock undergoing
repairs knocking il into kindling wood
L a
came from the Japanese fleet. which
comes in much closer than formerly
throwing few shells daily. one shell
demolished several engines in the dock
yards and killed an officer and two
linen.
The fort which the Japanese captured
is not regarded as essential to the de,
fence OF Port Arthur. although It &
lobvious there will be some disadvan
j tage from its occupation. as the Jan
anese are constantly receiving heav.
guns from Japan, 10 which the Rus
SLAMS are unable 10 reply effectively
The Chinese is unable TO describ
this fort, but the comparatively veal
resistance Of the Russians suggests /
was an outpost.
This assault was the only one L
take place since August 81.
The five eleven-inch guns on Col
den Hill. which were formerly pointe,
seaward. have been rearranged, three
of them now pointing landward.
The Chinese alleges that all Of tn,
guns except the ten and twelve-inci
have been removed TO land batteries
from on board the battleships, where
they were of very little use. OF all tn,
ships in the harbor only six are full,
able to participate in another fight a
present
A month ago the Golden Hill batter
les threatened Shu- -Shi-Yen. Now, tn
Chinese says, the shells fall far short o
that point.
Evening journal., 1904-09-16
C. EVANS
DIES At NEWARK
Wealthy Retired Merchant
Claimed by Death at Home
Near This City
Ey-DEtANARE COLLEGE TRUSTEE

George c. Evans. father Of Charles b.
Evans. the well-known attorney. and
one OF the oldest and most highly re-
spected citizens OF Newark. died at his
home In that town at II o'clock last
night. He had been feeling poorly for
some time and death Is said to have
been due to old age.
The deceased was about 90 years old
and for many years he was one of the
most prominent merchants IN Newark.
where he conducted a store on the cor
ner OF the college campus, now occu-
pied by n. NJ. Motheral. He retired
from active business about twenty
years ago. after having accumulated a
fortune and since then he spent his
time looking after his property inter-
ests.
Mr. Evans wife. who survives him.
was a Miss Black. and Is an aunt of DR..
John j. Black OF New Castle. He is
also survived by one son. Charles B.
Evans, and four daughters, as follows:
Mrs. John Neil. Of Montana; Mrs.
Charles Reed, Of Washington, ID. c..
Miss Harriet Evans and Miss Lena
Evans. Mrs. II. G. NJ. KollecS. wife OF
DR.. Kolleck. who died several years
ago, was also a daughter.
Mr.. Evans was one OF the original
and an active trustee OF Delaware Col
lege for many years. He was secretary
and treasurer Of the board OF trustees
of the college until succeeded by his
son, Charles B. Evans. He attended the
Presbyterian Church and in politics was
a Democrat. II is estimated that his
estate is worth about S250000.
Thomas Davis, the attorney. said this
morning that in a recent conversation
with Mr.. Evans he told him that he re-
membered coming TO Wilmington with
his father In 1924. While his father was
attending TO some business he con-
cluded to take a stroll IN th6 country
and walked up Market street as fai
as Sixth, which at that time was tn,
outskirts OF the city
The death Of Mr. Evans makes tn,
third one OF NewarlS's prominent citi
zens who have died during the pas
few months. The others were the Rev
James l., Nallandigham. % years old
and s. Minot Curtis, aged So years.
Evening journal., 1904-09-16
BRAKEMAN FELL UNDER
TRAIN AND IS RUN OVER
Saved His Life But Had
His Hand Crushed Of
by Wheels

Stumbling and falling as he attempts
ed board his train at Edge Moor yard
last night, J. B. Timmons. freight
brakeman, had a narrow escape from
being ground beneath the wheels OF
the train, and as It was had his left
hand crushed OFF.
Tlmmons was employed on a way
freight as brakeman. His train was
pulling out OF the yard and in the dark
ness he stumbled as he ran toward the
moving train. He fell across the track.
but throwing himself to one side es-
capped with his life, but the train pass
ed over his left hand. crushing it to
the wrist He was brought to the
Emergency Hospital, where DR.. Draper
dressed the wound and later he was re-
moved to the Delaware Hospital.
Evening journal., 1904-09-16

But just up the street, near the Penn
sylyania railroad station. Levin Irving
Handy, the massive candidate for at
torney-general on fhe Democratic ticket
and Deputy Attorney-Generai Richards.
the rather long. slim candidate of the
Republicans. after eyeing each other for
some time, fraternized together. This
couple looked like
Before taking. After taking
Then, in the station there were stand
ing, eyeing each other. and then as IL
were chuckllng each other under the
short-rib to provoke a laugh that was not
put on, were retiring State Chairman
Salisbury Democrat, and Former Sen
ator Higgins. the Regular leader. They
just had to twit each other for wasn't the
train an hour late.
"Ah, now what did you do?" Mr. sauls-
bury, was quizzing giving Senator Hig.
gins. literally. another iab in the ribs
Crhe Regulars kept their meeting strict
ly secret until after the trains an lefp.
"Ah, nuthin."
"Ah. now, you pulled both your ticket
on"
'Ah, who told YOU, nowg Whoever di,
was a bad guesser."
But there was still a richer subject
Just before the departure OF the las
evening train. General Kenney took New
Castle County Chairman VIII Ilu-tz t,
meet Nominee for Governor Pennewill.
Mr.. Pennewill Is thin. but ne is abou
8 feet. 3 in height and Chairman Kurti
must have a stin neck for fair today foi
he stood looking at Governor Pennewil
for some time. The two looked like an
exclamation point and n letter +, Iowei
case.
Former Sheriff John B. Wharton wal
also seen walking down the street witt
Deputy Attorney General Richards Mr.
Wharton, who is TO be the leader o.
Kent's new Levy Court. is now trihl
under weight at 250whle Mr.. Richard
Wharton was advised to ask his com
panion TO come down to Kent county an,
get few square meals after the cam
paign.
The Democrats were asked repeated,
who they had selected for State Chair
man. AS the train rolled out they shouted
That's all right. we're cunning for yol
this time with Winchester"
well" retorted the Republicans, "yo
can't shoot It; we've got the Ball."