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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-20

Pittsburgh. Pa. April 19.-Tha March
nSures on pig iron pro lurtinn A li,ta
more than met expectations of tra5s
authorities here. Rut a new "recoIs
total was generally anticipated in
view of the months urgent dema nd far
IRON and the persistent cffcrts made IN
ncep every available furnace in opar.
atom. The current month promises 10
eclipse tn" showing mad, in March anil
Il Will not surprise the trade if III,
inng-eXpected 1000, 900 mark is passed.
IheSe comparisons naturally raise the
question, here and elsewhere how long
can the present record-.i ~ eaking PACE
be maintained? There is some differ.
ence of opinion. The present indication
IS that April. May and June. which are
considered the most favorable months
for maximum production. will show an
output fully equal TO- # not in excess
Of. the high March figures. This. II
realized, would give Il six months pro-
duction of over II. 2On. 600 tons. or only
6.So0,0o0 tons less than the whole years
output in the record twelvemonth"
1909.
The production Of iron is not the only
record total in III. Industry. Steel
making is on a very lare, scale and
tne demand is insistcnt. Liberal
premiums are still being obtained and
nearly all the mills ire behind in their
deliveries. The plate mills are fairly
sWanped. and the Steel Corporation
has been Obliged to 20 into the open
market to supply its needs. inquiries
for structural mat rial are numerous
and the rail tonnage IS gradually in
creasiEg. The mills have an unprece-
dentcd tonnage on their books and
shipments have been abnormally large
New business. ii is true, has not yet
been coming in sufficient volume 70
absorb the present production very
many months, but gooi authorities are
expecting that new orders in large
volume will lie received towards the
end of the present quarter.
The enormous demand for raw iron
and steel products is swelling the ea'H'
ings Of the big companies. but partrl'
larry Of the subsidiary companies OF N
Steel Corporation. The large profits
the business are made on these pro-
ucts and the longer the demand Is SUI
tanned the greater the profits are SUI
to be. This has been the material laF
tor in the estimates Of "a to q nilIoip
net earnings for the Trust in the quar-
ter just ended, as against IL nliiho"'
for the same quarter a year ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-20
BASE BALL.
Grand Stand Receipts Going TO Team
Attend Tonight's Meeting.

The owners of the grlndStand held 4
meeting ut the office of City Marsha
Fish, last evening. and decided to allow
he free us" of the stand to the BaSebal II
ASSocat ton for the coming year for the
benefit Of the baseball team.
a meeting of the baseball enthusiasts,
ana this means all who arc in any way
interested in the game, is called for this
evening at the City building. IT is hoped
that there will be Il large attendance.
Show your interest by coming out as the
future of good baseball may depend on
the action taken. The gr?nGstand pro-
ccrds will be possible asset for the new
association which will mean much for
coed success from game to game. TIL"
meeting will convent ut 30 at Git
building
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-20
PHYSICIAN DEFENDANT.
Accused of Operating on Girl Without
Parents Consent.

Media, Pa. April 19.-Dr. d. T. Maddux
chief surgeon at the Grocer Hospital and
one Of the leading physicians Of Chester,
is defendant in Il suit for S2O.0W dam
ages in court here. William Hilbert. OF
Chester was the plalntif. He alleges
that DIR. MadduX operated on his 1G- year
old daughter for appendicitis without his
consent.
The plaintiff. his wife. two daughters
and Il son all testified that the young
woman. who died after the operation,
WAS only allowed to be sent to the hos
pital after DIR. Maddux had positively
promised that no operation would take
place.
Or. MadduX testified that he never
heard of there being any objection on thr
part of the family to the operation until
at least Il month after her death
Miss liibbo TT could not live five hours =
said DIR. MadGux, .and would have been
coward if | mad not tried to save her.
life. The physicians are in court To tes-
tGy in behalf of the defendant.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-20
Timothy DriscoII.

Timothy DriscoH. originally admitted to
the Home in 1892 from Amesbury. Mass.
died at the hospital, Wednesday morn
ing. aged Il years. Mr.. Dtiscoll enlisted
AT Salisbury, Mass. in August. 1862, as a
private in f Co. of the 18th Mass. Int.
ard was discharged 4 year later ut New
burne y. G.. for disability The funeral
VIII he held at the chapel at O'Clock
FRIDAY afternoon. Chaplain Michigan Off
cilting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-20
Euiler's lear. 8: Champs. 6.

There was an exciting game of baseball
on the Classical School field. Wednesday
afternoon, between the "Chamrs" ana
Harold I'ullcr's team. resulting in dc
feat for tho latter aggregation by tho
score of s to g. Fifteen innings were
necessary for the winning score. Th"
Champions We're composed Of NJ. Falconi.
e: Harry Fuller. y: Ralph Wood. III; A.
Falcon, Oh: Victor Carey, SIS; Colo, 81;
Moore. IF: Pcl,lrd. CT; Jordan. If. Fuller's
team: Fish. G; Rideout p: II. Fuller.
Miles. III: Blake. Oh; Towle, IS: G. Fuller,
50: Payson. IF: Trcgcmbo. Niles. cf; Par
lin, II. Fuller. IF.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-20

Hiram Wright came into The city. yes
terday morning. with about - nuskrat
skins which he disposed of ut on OF the
fur dealers. Mr.. Wright is one of the
old-time trappers. and he asserts that the
muslIrats were quite plentiful. this year.
in the vicinity of Litchfield where he
lives. The skins brought in. yesterday.
were in fine condition, and for tho most
part We're quite large and of fine color.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-20
AIonu the River Front.

Arrived, barge No. II. Consolidated Coal
Co.. with bituminous coal to Hollmgs-
worth & Whitney co.
Arrived. Tug Sesuin, with tow.
The schooner Cumberland is expected
to arrive here soon with cargo OF bitumi-
nous coal to Copsecook paper mills.
Excavations are beng made for lor1
ton Of piles for the new coal pockets Of
W. n. Harrington.
Workmen are at work repairing the
fence that surrounds the IL. 4 w. 90.
wharf.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-20

Burroughs were approved, Wednesday
for james II. Lewis. BrOckton. Mass
Llewelyn w. Clough, Dresden Mills: Jo-
seph ID. Haney, Grovcton Junction. \. II.
Warren Cunningham, Whitehead; Adolph
Laub and John Fuchs New York city:
Thomas Travcrs, Worcester. Mass
James Donnclly, Providence. r. L.. and
Michael Harmon. Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-20

The Stars and Stripes were flung to the
breeze from many staffs in the city, yes
tcrday, in observance of Patriots day.
which correctly is honored only in Massl-
chusetts as Il holiday. The flag of tho
Heath Post, G. A. r., WIS hoisted to the
high pole in front of the hall on BrunS-
wick avenue, at sunrise, ana Old Glory
about town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-20
Funeral Of Late o. D. Jaoueth.

Tho funeral of Orrison d. Jauucth was
held. Wednesday afternoon. from: &. a.
+. hall. the deceased being Il member OF
Heath Post. The casket WAS wrapped in
the Stars and Stripes. and the remains
accompanied tC their last resting place
by comrades of the post. Rev. j. Lang
don Quimby, pastor of the Congregation
nj church. conducted the services, ana
interment was made at South Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-20

Lowell, the pastor, officiating. There was
n profusion of beautiful floral tributes,
and the attendance of friends and rela-
tives was quite large. Heath Post Relief
Corps. of which Mrs. Hilton was a MEM
her. was represented by 4 delegation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-20

Miss Nan Han and her brother. George
Han OF brunswick. are at home. Miss
Hall is on 4 brief vacation. and Mr. Hail
is at home for the summer. as he ex-
poets to work at the Parker saw mill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-20
NOTICE.

No charge will be made for any cai II
e treatm time IS one noH Y .Se
.ss cow ssaS S ss sfsnss
totally pro sed Also ali diseases prompt,
=, traated Colts castrated no'
dentistry a speciality: .cu r VS..
Readheld. ~
Telephone ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-20

rive bird house to be placed on n high
pole on the common, the gift Of citizens,
is al ready for tenancy ana is a very on
nate structure. 1t is the work of Otis
Hooker and will cost. with the pole ard
fixtures. SO.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-20

Friends of Miss Hopkins and Miss Mad
doX gave them a pleasant surprise at tin"
home Of Miss Hopkins. Monday evening,
in honor of their birthday anniversary.
After games and refreshments, both
yotn;, ladies were presented with gold
hatpns.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-20

TIL" High school baseball min" are hay
m,s frequent practice games. lar%"
number will 90 up to witness the gam"
with Cony High 1t Augusta. Saturday al
tcrnOon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-20

Let the busy housewife as she looks
at the rooms where the long winter
days and evenings have been spcn-.
plan a surprise for the family by
Frightening up the sitting room with
fresh and cheerful spring patterns in
wall papers. Russell Bros. new stock
Is new in fact. as well as rame.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-20

The residence OF G. +. Strickland is be-
ing frightened up and improved under the
brush OF the painter. 4 furnace and gas
c"nVcnicnccS will also be numbered
among the improvements.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-20

John G. Merchant of Stonington. late {;
Co., 4th Me, and G. Co, 6lst Mass. inf. -.
reported for admission. Wednesday, and
WAS assigned to Captain Odlums com
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-20

Chief Of Police Andrews and Officers
cuSick and Spraguc searched the Amcri-
can Express co. truck ut the depot. early
cdncsday morning. and seized n cas-"
containing liquor. The stun WAS CON
signed to Judd" and was Of the usual
e. O. D." variety
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-20

H. A. May, an employee of the Oakland
Manufd curing Co, recently met with a
slight accident, losing portion of two
fingers on the left hand. Mr.. May was
treated by DIR. SimonS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-20
This EVENINGS Concert.

For the concert, this evening, the fol-
lowing is the program:
March-"The Quaker City Hoffman,
Oycrture-''rhc Mill on the Floss,
Rcissegir
WaltZes-"LOVc Land HolZmann
Selection from III TrovatOrc,' Verdi
Carnival on the Pike Young
Mcdlcy-.Thc BOOMERANG" de witt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-20

The reception to Rev. and Mrs.
Canham, ut the Methodist vestry. this
evening" will be at s o'clock. The af-
fair will be wholly informal, and all
are invited.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-20

The members of the Harvey & Gage
Co, Il travelling theatrical organization
passed the afternoon in Gardiner, We'd
nesday. leaving later for TOguS. where
the troupe appeared IN the evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-20
Funeral of Late Frederick Foster.

The funeral of Frederick Foster who
died in Randolph. was held from St. Jo-
s"ph's church. Wednesday forenoon. Roy
FIR. Rcardon celebrating requiem mass
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-20

1t is reported that a part of the
Moody store has bean leased TO a gen
tleman from Pennington who will ra
model it and make ii into candy
mandatory.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-20

Adua Wyman has bought VIII Per-
kins' house on Sherburn avenue and is
moving his family into it, this week. Mr.
Perkins will occupy the rent over James
Fotters store vacated by MIR. Wyman
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-20

A man charged in Z London Police
Court with carrying q PISTOL said he
had bought it for self protection" as
he was going to America" He was
sympathetically discharged.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-20

The funeral Of Mrs. Mary +. Davenport
will be held. ut o'clock this afternoon,
from the residence of Mrs. Anna Soule,
81 Highland avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-20

Painters hung their staging or the
Walsh block. Depot square. yesterday.
and are now al work painting the build
ing very attractive light yellow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-20

The reception to Rev. and Mrs. Can
ham 1T the Methodist vcStry, this even
ing, will be at 8 o'clock. The affair
will be wholly informal and all are in
ViteI.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-20

Justin E.ldridge moved. Wednesday.
from Harry Lawrence's house to tho
house on Bartlett street lately occupied
by his brother.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-20

Discharges have been asked for by Hi
ram r. Branch. late ID Co, 9Th Mass.
Inf; Thomas Connors, late navy. and
Charles -. Jones. late A Co., SSth Ohio
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-20

c. Il. Adams. grand deputy master of
the Grand Council. will he in Gardiner.
this evening. to inspect degree work Of
Adoniram Council when six candidates
will receive degrees.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-20

roe was admitted to the Home from Can
dia, n. H., last June. He served from
.Jllv. 1861. to July. 1862, as a bandsman
with the 18th Mass. Vol. Inf.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-20

Easter The Partridge Clothing
Co.'S. ad. is a word IN season Here
is stock selected with great care and
awaiting your inspection.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-20

Remember the important auction to-
lay commences at go A. NJ. at IS
Beach St Lots Of desirable goods See
NJ a. Hdradcn's ad.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-20
Luther S, Munroe

1Ee remains Of the late Luther S. Nun
TT "i'o died IT the hospital. Tuesday
hi@ht' aged 10 wears. will be sent TO Mon-
chester y. IT,, this forenoon. Mr.. Mum
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-20

The churches in Gardiner are arranging
elaborate programs for Easter Sunday.
and in most Of them Il SPECIAL music ser
vice will be given.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-20

First class Wholesale and retail fish
and produce market will be opened
Friday by Henderson & Cashier, at 306
Water street. Apr lSd5t.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-20

The Knight Circle will meet with Mrs.
Roy Pearce, Union street, tins evening at
tie usual hour.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-20

/ Sanborn Lodge, |. o. O. L., will work
| the Second degree at its regular meeting
this evening. A full attendance is re
| QucStcCi.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-20

There will be IL meeting at the Old
South church. at 30 "'ciock. Frida =
evening. V hen the Lords supper will BE-
administered.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-20
HALLOWELL.

Misses Julia and Georgia Wells are
making Z visit to friends in Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-20

Mrs. NJ. +. Norcross who has beer
visiting relatives in Massachusetts re-
turned home Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-20

yesterday, for Bangor. where they Will
attend the East Maine conference.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-20
WINTHROP.

The ice in Lake MaranacOOk and
Annabessacook is rapidly breaking up.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-20

J-nivorsalist sale and supper, Thursday
afternoon and evening. Useful and fancy
articles. Fine supper. Don't miss it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-20

Among the members returning, We'd
ncsday, from furouGh to Boston wcr,
Edmond Moore and CorrSan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-20

The X. c. r. X. ran a special train to
Togus and return. last evening. to accom-
nlodate the theatre people
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-20

The board of assessors were III session.
yesterday afternoon. in the City building.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-20

The schooner Marion Draper has dis
charged Il cargo Of coal at +. 5. Win
gates.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-20

English opticians are preparing to in
troduce bill in Parliament for the regis
trafion of persons who profess to test
sight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-20

The baseball enthusiast wants to take
4 look at Webber Bros. window dis
play.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-20

mayor Knight is still confined to his
nome by n severe cold and may not be
down street again, this week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-20

Cusick &. Lincoln are :ully prepared
to please those who are seeking some
thing very nice in footwear. for Easter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-20
Funeral of Late Mrs. D. w. Hilton

The funeral Of the late Mrs. ID. N u,
ton was held. Wednesday morning. from
the Randolph NJ. E. church. Rev. C. w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-20

Miss Marcia Webber and Mrs. +. NJ.
Mooer left for Phillips. yesterday. to visit
relatives
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-20

The board of assessors of the town of
Farmingdale will be in session, Saturday
afternoon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-20
Local Notices.

Golden Bitters for stomach trouble
NO cure, no pay. SOC. at Beane's.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-20

William Grant is confined to mis- home
in Farmingdale by illness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-20

The South Gardiner Lumber Co. Will
ing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-20

Miss Winnie Bcedle is at home iron
Cambridge Mass, for few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-20

AIRS. F. T.. Milliken left for a brief visit
tn Portland, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-20

Mrs. c. G. Howard of Portland. WAS II
Gardiner. yesterday, calling on friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-20

Additional Gardiner locals and ads
will be found on page D.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-20

nesdav. from an extended furlough I
BrocktOn, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-20

The Kennebec Central r. r. is receiv-
ing sleepers for use in construction work
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-20
NATIONAL HOME.

The next Opera house hooking is Sweet
Clover" Tuesday, May 2.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-20

William O'Mara returned. Wednesday,
from fUlough to FitchburS. Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-20

John N. Sullivan has returned from
months visit to New York city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-20

Rev. c, W. Lowell and Mrs. Lowell left
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-20

Wilson Orr was IN arrival, Wednesday,
from furlough to Mlddloboro. Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-20
SOLD BY

SULU 81
LOCKE & HEWErT.
+. L. WEBER,
GEO. D. HASKELL,
MERRILL Bros,
GEO. w. WADLEIGH.
A. M. BROWN,
r. +. WELSH,
E NJ uox-. AUGUSTA
J. {. CUNNINGHAM.
FARMERS SUPPLY CO
CHAMBERLAIN & lam
c..a..o,, GARDINER
, HALL0WELl
WINTHROP
FOLSOM & AMSTERDAM.
REA0FIELD CORNrp
A. M. BOWMAN & CO.,
MANCHESTER
GEO. A. kENNlSoN,
WHiTcCMs & CANNON
MORRILL, & CRAIG.
:, WATERVILLE
w. w. NYE CO,
KENT & SCOTT. ~ 'cIV'
RENTnM crar,ou
A. K. MASON, e"'
ALLAN & POLLARD.
-, WINSL0W
w. E. RI0EoUT,
B0WD0INHAM
O. S. sHERRURNE & co.
RICHMOND
FRED p. EMMoNs,
FULLER HoLwAY com III y
DISTRIBUTORS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-20
Daily kennsber Journal
GARDINER.

Journals Telephone Call, 31-3.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-20

Elias VI. Deere reported for duty, Wed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-20

Tho government OF italy has 10 H Sp,Ii IN
sao 600 a year in keeping the CoioS'
rennir.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1905-09-14
REFUSE To TREAT
WITH The UNIO n

Chicago. Sept Is The demands OF
the freight handlers union for an in.
crease of 10 per cent in wages or arht
tratou Of their demands, and the de
mand for "A conference were refused
Yesterday. The general managers of
the ~ railroads centerng IN Chicago
notified President FlanncW of the I'm.
ion that negotiations were ended.
News of tho refusal to grant the in
crease OF wages. to arhitratc their
dispute and the dcclination to hold a
conference was received angulN by
the men They Immediately arranged
to call series ot mass meetings to
consider the action of the roads,
At the meeting of the railroad of
hcials they pledged themselves not
to deal individually with the company
of freight handlers It developed
after the meeting that the general
freight agents and general managers
had communicated with the freight
handlers as individual employees and
I lllibl ll''H tdNH Nltl WV ibltl'ANN WIZ
paying the highest wages II was pos
siblr to pay. notwithstanding tn"
feeling of confidence said 10 have re-
suited after individual interviews with
the employees, that there will be no
strike the railroads are going ahead
with preparations for one Cots are
being hauled to the freight houses aud
/ hundreds of men have been tentative
| ~ hired to take the places of the un
ion men should they vote to strike
/ Chief Of Police Collins has promised TO
! furnish the freight houses with police
/ protection
1t was stated late last night that
/ both sides win make every effort 10
avoid n strike The railroads yoster
day, the first time since the beginning
of the controversy. recognized inter.
national union freight handlers by
mailing to the union officials n re
greet that they we're unable to meet
the demand for increased wages, but
I expressing Willingness 70 meet the
employees and discuss matters The
executive board of freight handlers
will today seek 70 arrange n confer
ence with the railroads, individually
or collectively