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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-08-30
Very Low Excursion Rates to
PHILADELPHIA. Pa,

Via the Northwestern line. Excursion
tickets will be sold Sept. Ia, Is and 16,
with favorable return limits, on account
of Sovereign Grand Lodge I. O. O. F.
Apply to agents Chicago & North West
ern R'y.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-08-30
Excursion Tickets to County Fair at

Fond du Lac WIS,
Vic the Northwestern Line, will be sold
at reduced rates Sept. 4 to 8, inclusive.
limited to return until Sept 8, inclusive.
Apply to agents Chicago & North West
ern R'y.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-08-30
Special Summer Z xcursion Rates.

The NorthW Western Line will sell low
rate round-trlp tickets TO Fond du Lac
and intermediate stations good every
Sunday. limited for return on date of
sale. Apply to agents Chicago & North
Western R'y.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-08-30
Skinner 6 Thauer
LAWYERS q
NOTARIES PUBLIC

Money LOaning, Insurance and Real Estate
Business Specially Prompt attention giveE to
PrObating Estates and Collecting Accounts.
Office In
Wisconsin NationAl Bank Building
(has. A. Kading Elizabeth Holste Kading
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-08-30
CHICAGO e. NORTHWESTERN.

PASSENGER SERyICE.--GOING SOUTH.
Chicago Passenger :. :. ............ 6:15 a. m
Chicago Passenger. .............. Ii 06 a. m
GAINESVILLE passenger. ................ lao %. m
GAINESVILLE Passengers $500. ........... 6:56 o. m
Both 615 a. m. and II :06 a. m. trains make
close connections at Jefferson junction f
Madison and all points west.
40 p, IN train makes close connections for
Milwaukee and Chicago.
7Ol D. IN. train makes close connections for
east and west at Jefferson junction.
PASSENGER SERVICE.-GOING NORTH
Lake Superior Passenger. .............. 806 a. m.
MonOmOnoo PdSSenger...-... Z:3S p. m.
Passenger arrives from Rockford at $40 a. m
Passenger from Chicago arrives at o:38 p. m.
and goes no further.
Except Sundays,
f. Nj. NEWTON, Agent
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-08-30
NJ AiLS CLOS E..

SE01Cs
Mails close at the Post-Office as follows;
EAST. WEST. NORTH, SOUTH
800 a. ms 1920 p. ms 2:20 D. ms 1870 %. m.
200 p. ms 900 p. NJ. 800 pm. 900p. m.
4:45 p. ms
900p. NJ.
Watertown and Madison, 5:55 a. M = 615 D. m. :.
Pipersville. Affection, Pennington and Ebene.
Ear, 7;30 a. m.*
Lebanon. TOO a. m.
Grellton, Thursdays and Saturdays, 400 D. m.
sExceDt Sundays.
VIM. f. GRUETZMACHER, p. M.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-08-30

Skinner Thauer, Attys. County Judge
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-03
Edward Joyce Killed, Fri
day, at East Newport.
Supposed to Have Been Jump
ing' a Freight Train.
Road Exonerated.. Relatives in She|burne
Falls, Mass, Send for Body.

Newport, Me-. June 2.(SpeciaD.-The
engine crew of a special east bound
freight train discovered the BODY of a
man on the west bound track, about
lGo feet from the East Newport sta
ton. Friday morning. They telegraphed
the fact from Hermon Pond to the
night operator at the Newport juno
tion station. The operator in turn no
titled Night Officer NJ. p. White. who.
with Coroner G.. NJ. BarrOws, went TO
East Newport where they found the
body as stated. 1t lay inside the rails
and was badly maneled. The head was
lying toward the north. The right foot
was severed at the ankle the left leg
was cut off near the body ana the left
arm was severed at the shoulder
In the pockets of the mars coat
was found a bank book. No 4l6.. Of
the Eastern Trust and Banking Co. of
Bangor. showing that Edward Joyce of
Shelburne Falls, Mass. had deposited
ut the bank the sum of $50, Thursday,
June /. Folded between the leaves of
the book was two 81 bills. Other arti-
cleS in the pockets were two books
showing that evidently the man had
been n paper maker. Both of the books
We're filled with the names of pulp and
paper mills. one having the names Of
every paper mill in the United States.
The pockets also contained Il lady's
handkerchief and clipping. evident
ly from the, Boston Globe of May 3,
showing the picture Of Il man named
Harrington. who had been arrested in
Lexington, Mass, charged with break
ing and entering.
The man had been roughly dressed
and evidently was a labOrer. 1t Is gem
orally supposed that he fell from
freight train No. &C. which passed
through East Newport at about 1l.20
Thursday evening. bound west also
that the body was run over by the pas
sengcr train following, No. 8, which
leaves Bangor for Boston. near mid
night. There is. of course 4 possibility
that he fell from No. s and was killed.
rs it seems unreasonable to believe
that man with so in Il Bangor bank
and 81 in his pockets would be- jump
ing night freiGhtS. The fact that he
was found inside the rails is what
puzzles the authorities here. however.
The remains were taken in charge by
Coroner i.arrowS. who returned to
Newport and swore in a coroner's jury
consisting of the following Newport
men IL. NJ. Wardwell. foreman, Mar
Gus =. White. George c. Corey, John
\. Corey, Clifford G. Wheeler and
Charles l.. Chase. The remains We're
brought here. Friday night, by Under
taker A. G.. bradbury.
In the meantime Coroner Barr"ws
Continued on Page ThreeO
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-03
Business Conditions Show
a Big Improvement.
Dealers In Every Line Prepare
for Heavy Trade.
Textile Market Firm--Business Failures Show
Decrease Over Last Year.

New York. June 2.--R. G. Dun & Co.'S
Weekly Review of Trade, tomorrow
will say:
Warmer weather is needed to restore
normal conditions, both in trade circles
and on the farms. The season opened
bright with promise dealers preparing
Cor heavy spring business, but abb
normally low temperature and excess
siVe moisture retarded consumption,
and burdcnsome stocks must be carried
over unless Accommodations are reduced
by clearance sales at bargain prices.
Slightly lower quotations for pig iron
Indicate that blast furnace operators
prefer to make concessions rather than
pile up accumulations of stock, and the
leading interest is closing several of the
less fully equipped plants.
Textile fabrics are stronger in tone
because of the upward tendency of thu
raw materials and also on account of
the limited supplies OF goods in first
hands. often making prompt deliveries
impossible Yet there is also evidence
of limited supplies IN jotbers hands,
and many lines of export goods are we'll
sold up to May of next year, while in
some domestic fabri IS it may prove diff
1cult to obtain deliveries in time for
fall trade. While few definite advances
in quotations have been made as yet
the whole tendency of the market is
upward, and it is probable that pro-
crastmating buyers will be compelled to
nay still more than the Prices they now
appear to consider excessive, unless
there should be a sharp reaction in the
raw material.
In the WOODEN goods market duplicate
orders are still being rec, lived, and sew
era! more WOrsted lines have been
withdrawn.
Low priced wOOlens for the coming
appear. and a fair business is accom-
are almost certain for manufactured
goods. provided the remarkable
strength of raw wool is maintained.
Trading in packer hides is still con-
fined to small purchase; of late April
and May sailing for immediate require
inentS. These descriptions are fairly
maintained, but older hides are dull and
weak. Country hides are relatively
stronger than packer, but no division
of the market is in good condition.
clearance movements Of cheap Selec-
tons. in which fair aggregate bust
ness is transacted, and upper leather
continues quiet. A further decline of a
cent in the price of foreign dry hides
made total loss of {, cent from the
best quotation of a fortnight ago. New
England footwear manufacturers are
receiving liberal fall contracts from
statesmen at the West, and plants arc
now operated close to their full
capacity.
Eastern wholesalers are only purchase
ing moderately for fall delivery. and
current shipments from Boston are
about the same as at this time, last
year.
Commercial failures, this week i'm the
United States are 1913. against 80, the
corresponding week. last year. Failures
IN Canada number - against 20 last
year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-03
Cause Of $|o5,ooo Fire
In Pittsburg, Penn.
One Theatre Completely De-
stroyed--Another Damaged.
Audience Leaves Quietly As Flames Burst
Forth--Aearby Building Damaged.

Pittsburg. June 2.-Ono of tho most
exciting and spectacular fires that has
visited Pittsburg, in recent wears.
broke out in the Avenue Theatre
shortly before four o'clock. this moro-
ING, ana before it was subdued, had
completely destroyed that structure
ami partially wrecked the Grand OBJ
era house adjoining, hut fortunately
no panic resulted and no lives were
lost. The loss will re rn $lO5, 900; fully
insured. The fire is believed to be
traceable to crossed wires.
The Avenue fronts on the south side
of Fifth avenue, midway between
Wood and Smithfeld streets. The
Grand Opera house. which is partial
ly under the same roof, extends
through to Diamond street. The Ave
nue. had been closed for several weeks
and no one in the building except the
Waterman. hut i'm the Opera house a
matinee was in progress when the fire
broke out. The house was about half
filled, but through the prompt and sys-
tamic work of the employees, the au-
dience left the building without the
semblance of a panic. Indeed, the ma
Jof1tN ulu not KNOW tHtrt WAS 4 IRE
until they reached the street.
There was considerable delaying In
getting engines to tn Sctne and when
the fireluen finally reached it. dense
smoke and flames issued from every
floor on the avenue side. The heat was
intense and for Il time il looked as
though The Associated Press which is
located Oh Fifth avenue just opposite
the building, would be compelled to va
cate its rooms. The Newell hotel an
the Antler motel, opposite the avenue
suffered considerable damage from
broken windows. Employees Of the hotels
and firemen kept water constantly play
ing on the fronts OF tn" buildings AMI
in that way saved them from burning.
Harry Davis, tonight. said the loss
on the Avenue building. furnishings,
etc. viii be $4,000; $25 5000 on contents
of Easements, consisting of billiard ia
blcS. bowling alleys, and automatic
amusement machines, and $4,000 on
tie Grand Opera house caused by
smoke ana water. The losses are all
covered by insurance. Rebuilding will
commence. tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-03
BuRGLARlES AT LlNCOLNVlLLE.
Post Office Entered and About $500
Taken from the Safe.

I.incOlnville, Me-, June 1.-The post
office ut I.incolnVilIe was entered early
Friday morning, by burglars who sue
cecded in getting away with the con-
tents Of the safe amounting to 500 in
cash. The burglars entered the store
in which the post Office is located.
drilled tn. safe and blew it into many
pieces The money was i'm the safe.
Suspicious looking persons were seen
i'm the vicinity, Thursday. on bicycles
and are supposed to have been the
burglars The same post office was en-
tered six months ago and a quantity
of money and stamps taken.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-03
His Contract With lum-
bernnen Is Binding.
He Is Naturally Anxious to Have
St. John River Open.
MIST Seek Protection from Canadian Gov
emment--L Leaves for Van Buren,.

e Inhn. y. r., June 2.-Levi Pond,
tb4 log driving contractor for New
pr1usuick lumber firms. who recent
u dashed with Maine lumbermen i'll
Van Buren,, left. this evening, Tor up
river. and should arrive at the scene
If the trouble. tomorrow afternoon. tie
said before leaving, however, that ne
rould not resume the driving opera
,ions A leading lumberman said, to-
night that in reference to Mr.. Ponds
remark. that 1t reminded him of his
contract with him and that he was un-
der bonds. There are about 100000 900 Of
luuther vet to come down stream.
Tho lumbermen were in cOmmunica-
ton with a. K. Foster, deputy sher-
if of Carleton county. seeking to have
him in his private capacity Represent
them in the suggested negotiations
with the Van Burrn CO., but he could
not 90 lust at present ana il has been
decided to do nothing further until
NEXT week, when one of the 81. john
mmhermen will likely go up.
Levi Pond was informed. today. by
Attorney General William PugSley. of
IN. New Brunswick government. that
Pond would have to apply to the Ca
Oadiin government for protection.
Pond presented I msmcrial to the pro-
yincid authorities. today, asking that
h.. b. given protection in bringing SeV-
eraI million feet of logs down the st.
John river past the boom Of the Van
Euren Lumber Co, which he claims
interfere with the navigation. The at
torn"v general has decided that the
Canadian government is the proper au-
thority to receive Ponds complaint.
A movement has been started among
the mill owners Of this city. many of
whom are Americans, to send a dele
CATION to the Van Buren, Lumber Co..
requesting that concern to allow logs
for this province to pass the booinS.
this season. Unless some sort of an
agreement is reached the mill men fear
that the low water in the river Will
prevent the drives from being used,
this Year They think that the dill
culdtes can be temporarily adjusted
and that the matter should be left for
the ;ourts to decide permanently.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-03
Indictments Not Voted by
Chicago Grand Jury,
Though Several Are Found in
Connection With Strike.
Shea Rsi'srates rgss-.InpHeaisd Man
StoutIy Denies Then.

Chicago. June 2.-Indictments con-
| nected with the teamsters' strike have
beer voted by the grand jury and will
be returned to Judge Barnes court
tomorrow. The names of the men in
dicted could not be ascertained. this
Afternoon.
1t was reported, however, that bills
would not be voted in connection with
the charge made by President Shea Of
the Transfers Union, that he was Of
fered $4,000 to call strike against
Sears. Roebuck & Co. It was found
that the statutes Of limitation barred
any indictments. the evidence given
was largely Of character.
Robert ]. Thorne, general manager
for Montgomery, Ward & Co., went
voluntarily before the grand jury, to-
day. and while denying absolutely all
knowledge Of the $4,000 said to have
been offered to Shea and other labor
leaders. he declared that he did not
even know Shea at the time Of the al
legged offer Of $4,000 was made. This
evidence is in direct opposition to that
offered by Shea and Albert Young.
The jurors expressed themselves as
anxious to hear from John C. Driscoll.
former secretary of the Coal Team
Owners Association, who was declared
by Shea and Young to have been pres
ent at the time of the alleged offering
of the bride. DriscOll. however, could
not be found in the city.
The conference in the mayors office,
today, ended when President Shea of
the Transfers had to go before the
grand jury. Nothing was accomplished.
Pres. Shea supplemented his bribery
charges. today. by declaring that an
attempt at bribery was made by some
OF the big packers during the progress
Of the stock yards strike.
Judge Peter S. GrOsscup Of the Unit
ed States circuit court of appeals, to-
day. took under Amusement an appli-
cation for the release from custody of
Bernard Mnlligan and John H. Dona.
hue. union transfers, who were sen.
fenced to Jail. last week, by Judge G.
c. Kohlsaat Of the United States cir
cult court for contempt of court when
tions put to them in the strike injunc-
ton hearing before Master in Cham
Gerry Sherman.
Judge GrOsscup said he would an
nounce his decision, Monday morning.
He intimated that unless substantial
grounds for the issuance Of a superse-
IDEAS were shown, he would decline to
interfere with the sentences imposed
by Judge Kohlsaat.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-03
SHORTER TIME
With Same Pay Granted BY 8. & N.
r. r. Co. To Motive Power Men.

Portland. Ne. Jane 2.-Announce-
nent was made, today. that the Maine
Central Railroad CO. has voluntarily
decided to make n reduction from 10
to az hours for n days labor for the
400 employees of the motive power de-
partment. without hanging the wage
sci edule. The new arrangement goes
into effect, next Monday, and Will cf-
feet every shop throughout the Stat
the largest of which are at Waterville
and Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-03
BELFAST WILL CELEBRATE.
Fourth Of July Will Be Observed With
Elaborate Program.

Belfast Me-, June AT a meeting
of the business men of the city,
house, 1t was voted to have cele-
bration on the Fourth of July. A
committee of about Is was chosen to
make the necessary arrangements;
lanes II. Howes was appointed chair
man of this committee. Preparations
are to be commenced at once. and
with the horse trot ut the Waldo Coun-
~ Agricultural Society's grounds,
there is no reason why the city can
moi have big time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-03
PLEADS NOT GUILTY.
Seth K. Whittier Answers to Charge Of
Wife Murder at Salem.

Salem. Mass, June Seth X.
Whittier Of Lynn, when arraigned In
the superior court here. today. before
Judge Stevens on the charge of man.
slaughter for the alleged killing of his
former wife. Susan A. Fuller at Lynn.
March last. pleaded not guilty, Jus
iicc Stevens remanded hin. to Jail
District Attorney w. Scott Peters
stated that the trial Of Whittier prob
ably would be begun sometime next
week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-03
Raised Seven Healthy
Children

Mrs. c. A. Treadwell. OF Naples,
Me-, writes:-
| have raised seven children to man
hood and womanhood, keeping them
well by using the True Il. F." Bitters
| find them sure and excellent rem
edy for worms, with which SO many
children are tormented.
81. F." Atwood's Bitters taken in
doses according to age and condition
mean health at any time Of life. IS
cents a bottle at all good stores.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-03
$1,000 FIRE LOSS.
Barn Burned at Beech Hili-S150 In
surance On Property.

Freeport. Me-. June 1.-There was n dis
.strous fire at the farm of F. G. SOult
at Reech Hill. today. 1t broke out at
,bout 10 o'clock in the forenoon. Mr..
Soule used two chemical fire extinguish-
crs. but they were of no avail and it was
hard work to save even the house with
t%a wind favorable. The loss will be in
.na ncishborhood of $1,000; insured for
s,fO Also loss of one horse and four or
ave tons of hay and several small build
ingS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-03

BY n vote of 1851 to 45S the graduates
OF the Massachusetts Institute of Tech
noloay have declared against the proposed
alliance between the Institution and Har-
vad University. The vote OF the non
graduates was 6s4 against and $40 in fav-
or of the alliance. Final action in the
mater will now be taken by the corpor-
alton Of the Institute
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-03
Bradstreet's on Canadian Trade.

New York, June .. -I;raIstreet's State
of Trade. tomorrow. wilt say:
Canadian trade is irregular but the
tone improves with brighter weather.
Crop prospects are almost uniformly
favorable manufacturers are active
and export trade in dairy products
promises well.
Failures for the wc"k number 16. as
against 20 in this week. & year ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-03
SHERMAN IN QUARANTINE.
Arrives at Manila with Case Of Small
pox on Board.

Washington. June 2.-The following
oablegram has been received by the
military secretary from General Cor
bin at Manila:
sherman arrived last night; gone
into quarantine Until tomorrow, on ac-
count of smallpox. Will be relea sed,
tomorrow. II no new cases."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-03
BOSTON E. MAINE FOREMAN
Fined For illegal Transportation Of
Liquor In Portland Court.

Portland. Me-, June 2.-Charl"s
WEIGH, foreman of the Boston Il
Maine railroad shifting crew. VINO was
arrested. yesterday. OH n charge of IL
lrga transportation of liquor intended
for unlawful sale. was flnei so AMI
casts. today. He appealed to the SUI
leiior court.
Tired. Nervous Mothers
COmforted by cup of Ginger Tea made
from genuine SantordS Nothing better.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-03
00.LlVES LOST
BY Overflow Of Reservoir During Great
Storm in Natal.

Durham. Natal, June "A great
storm which has swept over Pinetown.
the center Of the tea and sugar plan
tatiOns Of Natal, caused the reservoir
to overflow. causing the death Of 200
persons The storm resulted In nu
merous casualties elsewhere.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-03
FAIR AND WARM Err.

washington, June 2.-Forecast for
Saturday and Sunday for New Eng
land: Fair. Saturday. Sunday. fair;
warmer in the interior; fresh north to
east winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-03
MAINE POSTAL CHANGES.

Washington. June FIRED Scott was.
today, appointed postmaster at Benton
station, Me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-03
Boston Forecast.

Boston. June Local forecast for
Boston and vicinity: Fair, Saturday
and Sunday; light to fresh northwest
winds becoming variable.
The Jasper news., 1905-06-08
Dewey.
again.

About POO young people from all parts
of the county met at MIR and Mrs. Rices
Saturday night and had AN enjoyable
enening. Miss Lena Riddle helped her
sister entertain and the Rice brothers
and Harvey Gotf furnished hne music.
Dewey has ordered an organ for Sun
day School and expect to have lit by
next Sunday.
John Gaddis had a COW struck by
lightning during the recent storm.
Mesdames Forbes aud Taylor Of Car
thage speLt Tuesday with Mrs
Matthews.
Mr. Simmons and family spent Sunday
with Mrs. Estey.
Frank Hart a Frisco Conductor mad,
a flying visit 10 see his fatherinlaw Oar
Goff.
Mrs, Gaddis spent two days in Webb
City with her daughters.
Chas. Campbell left Thursday fo
Colorado where he has two brothers.
The Jasper news., 1905-06-08
AN IMMENSE CROWD.
Attended The Sunday School Con-
vention At Liberty Grove.

b. W. Corler and family drove out to
the Liberty Grove neighborhood Satur-
day night aud attended the Sunday
School Convention Sunday. They re-
port the biggest crowd they ever saw at
Sunday School Convention. 1t is es
timated that fifteen hundred people were
present, During the afternoon there
were l30 buggies, wagons and carriages
tied among the trees.
The congregation gathered at an early
hour in the morning and after a pro
gram, sumptuous dinners we're spread
on the ground. A second program
followed in the afternoon. G. s. Smith
and II. l.. Bright both Of Carthage tool
part 10 the program
1t was a township convention and tn,
superintendent Of the Sunday school
In that township, +. NJ. Reynolds, prom
ounces it the biggest Of the kind eve
held in the county.