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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-05
FAVOR MUNICIPAL OWNERSHIP.
Result Threatens Private Franchises In Street Car Lines Valued High
 Up In Millions-Plurality U Was 22,758. VT / Y#

; CHICAGO, April 5,-A political tor nado overwhelmed one of the most .ruggedly unique leaders in the coun- try. Incidentally the Republican party met defeat in a memorable effort to capture the mayoralty of Chicago, As a direct result the city is officially com mitted to the policy of the quickest pos sible cessation of private franchises for public utilities. Municipal ownership is especially threatening street car lines, valued high up in the millions.
 After winning successively four re- markable biennial fights of independ- ents against the regular Republican party organization here, John Maynard Harlan, son of Associate Justice liar Ian of the United States supreme court. was loser as Republican candidate for mayor. The defeat is attributed to an extraordinary whirl of causes, start ing with political revenge and taking in a wide sweep embracing the most up to date Socialism as a factor. The victor is Judge Edward F. Dunne. Democrat.
 This feature of the result gives to the election national interest and impor- tance. Chicago Is the first city of any size in the country to return a muni- cipal ownership verdict at the polls.
 Sociologists and students of muni- cipal problems will watch with interest the outcome of the experiment about to be made. ,. ., Seldom if ever has cGissia so lYitaseassd a more lively, picturesque contest, and the city was hideous with the ringing of cowbells and the roar of cannon crackers.
 The Republican candidate suffered heavily from campaign attacks charg- ing that he was a political assassin. Alleged unworthy leaders of his own party who had been thrust from office and power largely through Harlan's aggressiveness in previous campaigns were conspicuously absent from his support. The result was painfully evil dent before the balloting had been in progress an hour.
 The plurality for Dunne is estimated at 22,753 votes over Harlan. In the city election two years ago Harrison Oem) defeated Stewart (Rep) by 7,66O plurality.
 Mir. Harlan last night, discussing his defeat, said: .,-
 "The people of Chicago became infat- uated with the idea of immediate mu- nicipal ownership, and the majority of them cast their votes that way. There is nothing much. that can. be said about my defeat. The figures tell the whole story" rhs,.-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-05
FACTORY BLOWN UP
Bridgeport Cartridge Company
 Suffers From Explosion.
THREE NEBKlLLED; PANIC FOLLOWED
Fire Added to Horror of Disaster-0ns Victim Went Through Roof With Mass of Debris-Ninetcen Hun-
 dred Workers Flee.

Mass of Debris-Ninetcen Hun-
 ,dred Workers Flee.
 BRIDGEPORT, Conn.,, April 5.-In a terrific explosion that blew to pieces one of the brick buildings of the Union Metallic Cartridge company in Barnum avenue, shortly before the close of work last night, three men were in- stantly killed, and in the panic which followed women fainted and made frantic efforts to get within the walls surrounding the plant, as it was re- ported that many more lives were lost than really were.
 Such scene of wild excitement this city has seldom witnessed, and the ap- parent horror of the situation was in- creased by the breaking out of fire and the appearance of ambulances and nlorgue wagons, which rattled up to the factory and awaited their grew some errand. A few moments after the explosion occurred the fire depart ment arrived on the scene and did good work in checking the flames.
 The exact cause of the explosion may never be known, as the only man in the building at the time, John Weary, was blown through the roof thirty. feet with a great mass of debris and came down dead. Two helpers, Michael Hur- ley and William Bayliss, working near the building, also went up with the explosion and were killed. The build ing in which the explosion occurred was known as the dryhouse and is used to dry primer caps. These caps are illuminated and are brought over to the dryhouse and placed on long steam pipes. In some manner one of the caps was discharged and the ex- plosion followed. Nearly every pane of glass in the number of buildings comprising the cartridge company's group was broken, the foundations of nearly every building were shaken as if by small earthquake, and the ex- plosion was felt in houses within a radius of mile of the i'll fated build ing.
 In the vafious buildings Of the car fridge company there are 1900 en- ployees. and all were working when the explosion occurred. Some of the workingmen and women saw the build ing in its wrecked form shoot up in the air and made rush for the doors. Falling glass on all sides told of some thing serious, and ill few moments the entire working force was in the yard in an excited condition, but order was restored when the situation was finally taken in. Several of the women of the factory tainted in the early ex- citement and were taken to their homes in carriages and ambulances.
 Outside of the factory wall there soon congregated thousands of men and women whose relatives or friends work in the factory and great excite ment prevailed.
 Superintendent Ryland said that the loss to the company would reach $30, GOO. ...
 Windows in the factory of Eaton Cole & Burnham, mile and half |. from the explosion, were broken.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-05
Deer Perish In Forest Fires.

SAYvILLE, N. Y.. April 5.-Quail and rabbits by the hundreds have been burned in the forest fires that have been burning in all this section of Long Island for forty-eight hours. Nearly two score of young deer have been de- stroyed. All the employees about the estates of William K. Vanderbilt, Fred erick Bourne, the South Side Sports mans club and other large country places have turned nremen.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-05
Lumber Burned at Rocky Mountai,

Lumber Burned at Rocky Mountain.
 CHARLOTTE, N. C., April 5.-Fire at Rocky Mountain has done damage estimated at $l10.OOO. The losers are the Tar River Lumber company, s6O,- 600, and the Rocky Mountain Ice com .pany, $50,00O. The fire started in the dry kiln of the lumber company and was got under control in about six hours.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-05
Fan niver we.vers strsRe.

FALL RIVER Mass. April B. About l50 ueavess at the Laurel lake cotton mills struck as . protest against opeSating ten looms with Ioag bobbin& ne weaveEs of two other csfposatisas Nho Oe1Uek lnst Dsnth gre sun ct
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-05
Russian 0ncer Renewed Parole.

VALLEJO. Cal, April 5.-Sublieuten- ant Andre Kara Dynjan, the third of the Russian officers who broke their parole and returned to Russia. has reached Mare Island and has reported to Rear Admiral Bowman H. McCalla. In his interview with the admiral he renewed his personal parole.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-05
p.ax p-riea lx Eeae r.-nx.

KINGSTON. N. Y. April 5.-In spite of She assertion of Dr. varco. the der- list of Walden. that the body of the woman found in WalIkiII creek was not that of Mfrs. William Fade. for wk.m he had done dental work for ses&al years. the body has been buried by the Fade family.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-05

Erie Station Agent Shot Himself.
 NYACK, N. Y., April 5.-Frank c. Fisher of Manuel. Rockland county, station agent for the Erie railroad at Midvale, N. J.. shot himself dead here. No cause is known for the suicide.
Douglas Island news., 1905-01-18
TIME TO BUY.

Very often the lady of the house realizes that for years she has been without some article of furniture, or kitchen utensil that might be had for few cents. All this in spirit of economy, yet the purchase of the article now will afford pleasure to the housewife every day in the year.
 That's what we call poor economy. We carry a full line of pots, kettles and pans, and furniture of every des- cristion, just what you have been want ing so long, and the price is low. You need the thing now-Now is the time to buy. JOHN tEUSI,
 Front St. Douglas.
Douglas Island news., 1905-01-18
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS.

On last Thursday evening, District Deputy Supreme Chancellor G. F. For rest of Juneau, accompanied by mem bers of the Juneau K. of P. lodge, came over to install the officers of North Star Lodge, No. ?, of this city. After the installation exercises were over, matters of mutual interest to the two lodges were discussed and the matter of the jurisdiction of the Douglas lodge was definitely settled. By the terms of the agreement, all of Douglas Island is within the exclusive jurisdiction of North Star lodge.
 Sandwiches, cake, coffee and cigars were served and the best of good hum or prevailed.
Douglas Island news., 1905-01-18
1st publication Wednesday, Jan.
CURED LUMBAGO.

A. B. Canman, Chicago, writes March 1, 1903: "Having been troubled with Lumbago at different times and tried one physician after another; then diff ferent ointments and linaments, gave it up altogether. So tried once more, and got bottle of Ballards Snow Lin ament, which gave me almost instant relief. can cheerfully recommend it, and will add my name to your list of former sufferers" 25c, soc and 510o. Sold by J. Heubner,
Douglas Island news., 1905-01-18
NOTICE TO VOTERS.

Notice is hereby given that the Reg istration books, of the City of Douglas, will be open at the office of John Henson, city clerk, on Monday, Jan uary 30, 1905, and will remain open until Saturday, April 1, 1905 at 6 O. clock p. m., for the registration of all eligible voters for the coming munich pal election of this city. By order
 CHAS. \. HOPP,
 Mayor. 1st publication Wednesday, Jan. Is.
Douglas Island news., 1905-01-18
FROM A BUSINESS STANDPOINT.

FROM A BUSINESS STANDPOINT.
 The Skagway Guide, in drastic edi- toriaI, in which the kings English is kicked about with ruthless abandon, goes on to show the greatness, good ness, and inviolability of Governor Brady, jumps up in the air and comes down with the exclamation "No, the people wanted Governor Brady, and they would have him." The Dispatch, treating of the same grave subject, re- marks that the 'people" are simply disgusted with the re-appointment. We don't know what position the erudite editor of the Guide is slated for under the present executive, nor do we know what position Eddie was to occupy in the galaxy of Reliability; but it seems to us that somebody is slightly mistak- en as to who really constitute "the people. e."-Juneau Miner.
Douglas Island news., 1905-01-18

President Roosevelt's New Years toast is excellent in sentiment: "All I ask is a square deal for every man. Give him fair chance. Do not let him wrong anyone, and do not let him be wronged."
Douglas Island news., 1905-01-18
Front St. Douglas.

"Were you frightened, Willard?" asked Mir. Grimes of his little boy, whom he had sent on an errand after dark. "Well, I should say soW an- swered the little fellow. "The streaks of scaredness just ran up and down my legs"
Douglas Island news., 1905-01-18
The Douglas Island News.
THE LOCAL FIELD.
still when she aoes laden

Fame is swiftest still when she goes ladon With news of mischief Tbps are we Fortunes pastimes; one day live Adynnc' d to heaven by the peoples breath; The next, hurrd down into tn abyss of death.
 MAY.
Douglas Island news., 1905-01-18

The spring election will be held in Douglas, April 4th, when seven council men and three members of the school board will be elected. The councilmen will be elected by the qualified male voters of the city, but the members of the school board will be selected by the vote of all adult persons who are citizens of the U. s. and of Douglas. This will give the ladies a chance to express their choice, and some have suggested that the ladies may be elect ed themselves as members of the board. To vote for members of the council, the men must register, but the ladies will not be subjected to this ordeal.
 A Chicago man predicts the end of the world in 1924. We haven't much faith in predictions of the end of the world. Very few of them ever come true.-Kansas City Journal.
Douglas Island news., 1905-01-18

business, co mmllJee Was dPPOIHISd to provide uniforms for the members and ere long we hope to see the brave firemen properly equipped for any emergency, either for fighting fire or entertainments.
 The Cottage City will start north on Friday next.
 The Portland came in last night with mail from the south.
 Is this what the old fashioned folks used to call January thaw?
 The Black Ball liner Jefferson will sail north from Seattle next Tuesday.
 Photographer Ed. Andrews is i'm proving his facilities for first.class work by the purchase of high-grade camera lens.
 The Dolphin sailed from Seattle yesterday morning at 10 o'clock, and may therefore be expected to arrive at Douglas next Friday.
 Society item from the Juneau Miner: "Three canoes filled with natives came over from Douglas to attend the dance given m Indian town last evening""
 The city council met last Monday night and paid a couple of small bills. The most of long session, however, was devoted to the new election ordi- nance.
 If the pictures in the family album were taken as long as thirty years ago, looking through it is almostas interest ing as seeing a different tribe of the human race.-Atchison Globe.
 Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Ser vices every Sunday at p. m. at the Lutheran New Church at the corner of Sd and E streets. Sunday School at 12:45 p. m. All Scandinavians are cor dialIy invited. J. A. LEVIN, Pastor.
 The members of the Fire Department are more than pleased at the liberal donation made by the city council and the boys are coming up rapidly to have their measures taken for the new uni forms. A union meeting was held last Friday night at Ohman's Hall, and a good time is reported.
 Fred Purinton, business manager of the PianOrchestra down at the Palm Garden, tells us that the FaralIon will bring a new set of moving pictures and two illustrated songs, and that probab- Iy one of the songs will be "The Holy City" The illustrations for this song are said to be simply grand.
 Notice has been issued by the clerk of the federal court, John J. Clarke, that all licenses now due are to be is sued for a period commencing at the day of renewal and ending on June 30, 1905. In this particular, barroom Ii, censes expiring this month will only be issued until the last day of June At that time all licenses will be issued for year.
 ! Dr. A. Rogers had narrow escape one day last week from what might have been a serious accident. He was unpacking some boxes, when suddenly the loose excelsior caught fire and be- fore the Doctor could fire the stuff out out on the street, he was badly singed about the face and hands. He is now a firm advocate of the doctrine of spon- taneous combustion.
Douglas Island news., 1905-01-18
TREADWELL TOPICS,

Mrs. R. A. Kinzie and son returned Saturday on the Ramona, after three months visit to California.
 Mrs. w. w. Shorthin returned from Skagway Monday morning on the Ra, mona's south bound trip.
 Jack Morrison, who acted as foreman of the Alaska Juneau Mine at the Basin during the summer, is back again in his old place as shift boss at the Ready Bullion, after a short illness.
 Head Carpenter JudsOn has a gang of men at work making some much needed repairs to the Mexican mill.
 The steamer Leelanaw left Sunday night with cargo of sulphurets.
 Everyone appreciates the increased length of the days, which means that winter is half gone.
 The hearts of the dusky red men were made glad ou Sunday the fifteenth which is the date on which they appear at the window of the Treadwell office for their share of the @long green"
 The recent rainy weather enables the 300 mill to continue operations.
Douglas Island news., 1905-01-18
AT THE CLUB.

The steam pipes under the clnb building are being covered with asbes- tos to prevent their freezing in case of cold weather.
 The library committee is hard at work arranging details of the new library.
 The bowling alleys are being redress ed aud will again be ready for use in a week or ten days. Consequently the ladies will be obliged to forego their favorite amusement on Friday after noon. although the building will be open for their use as hitherto.
 The Treadwen Fire Department held it's regular meeting Monday, which was we'll attended. Aside from routine business, committee was appointed to provide uniforms for the members and ere long we hope to see the brave fremen properly equipped for any emergency, either for fighting fire or entertainments.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-14
PERSONAL MENTION.

Leslie r.. Jones of Bangor, spent the
day in town, Wednesday,.
H. w. Cakes of Auburn. was bust
ness visitor in the city, yesterday.
Mrs. II. B. Hill has returned from a
visit to her former home in Lewiston.
w. G. Means of Machias, returned
home, yesterday. after a brief visit in
this city.
Harvey l.. Parker of Belgrade, was
in the city for a few hours on business,
yesterday.
George A. Perley of the Messer-Per-
ley Co. is visiting friends in Water
Vile for a few days.
Hon. VIM. T. Haines of Waterville
was among the out of town people in
the city, Wednesday.
Stephen d. Fessenden of Washington
d. c., arrived in the city, yesterday
and is registered at Hotel North.
Mrs. C. S. Doughty of Montreal. is
visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
James S. McKenney, North street
Dana Lovejoy, clerk in the mailing
room of the pOstoflice. returned to
NoIh, ycSltI'IdS, ttIttI DtlllS Oil tIlt SICK
list.
Weston Thompson, one of the we'll
known attorneys of Brunswick was
in the city, Wednesday, on legal bus
mess.
VIII II. Narvis. supreme grand mas
ter of the a. o. L. W., left for Bangor
yesterday, where he was rendered Il
recCptiOn by the local lodge
Master Ralph Friend of this city,
who is a student at the Maine School
for the Deaf, in Portland, arrived
home, yesterday afternoon, for the
Christmas vacation.
Enforcement Deputy Page libelled
five gallons of whiskey, yesterday,
which was seized, Tuesday, at the Office
Of the American Express Co. The stuff
awaits a claimant at the commissions
StOrehOuse.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-14
MARRIED FIFTY YEARS.
Golden Wedding Anniversary of Mr.
and Mrs. Franklin Wadsworth.

The golden wedding anniversary of
Mr.. and Mrs. Franklin Wadsworth,
was celebrated, last evening, in the
Friends meeting house, on Capitol
street, and it was indeed a memorable
occasion. not only to the honored
couple, but also to the guests. After
the many friends and relatives of the
couple had extended congratulations,
Rev. Edward Kelcey of Winthrop, read
from the Scriptures, and offered pray
er. invoking Divine blessing upon the
aged couple, who had passed through
the greater part of life so successful
ly in each others companionship. A
rehearsal of the Friends marriage
pact, a most simple, yet impressive
ceremony, followed, and Mistress
Phoebe M. Farr, (Mrs. Wadsworth),
and Master Franklin Wadsworth, both
of We towne of Litchfield,> solemnly
pledged their vows. to each, the other,
to love and sustain, until the inter-
Vent1on of Gods will. A marriage
certificate, verifying the vows was
duly sealed, signed and delivered, ex-
actly as was done in 1856, in the little
old Friends meeting house in Litch-
field.
Other interesting features of the
evening were the readings of three
poems, written by relatives of Mr.. and
Mrs. Wordsworth, and very ably read
ny James Plummer. Several letters
from other relatives, who live in the
West, and who, because of the great
distance, were unable to be present
personally. We're read. At the con-
clusion of the program, refreshments
were served. Mr.. and Mrs Wads-
worth were the recipients of many
very beautiful and valuable presents.
gold predominating. as is usual in the
5Oth anniversary celebration.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-14
THE RED MEN.
Cushnoc Tribe Starts Anew, Wednes.
day Evening-15 Palefaces Adopted.

The old Cushnoc Tribe of the I'm
proved Order of Red Men. was revived
last night. when a class of Is pale
faces were adopted into the mysteries
of the order in Red Mems hall. in the
Darby block. The local Red Men will
hereafter be known as the New Cush-
noe Tribe. and the outlook for pros
porous career is a bright one. accord
ing to the report given the Journal.
The palefaccs We're put through their
PAGES by the degree team of the An
nabesacook Tribe of Hallowell After
the eXemplification of the work. corn
and venisOn was served. and the con-
verified palefaces mingled with their
new found red brothers, with cheerful
disregard for the ominous tornaha wks,
and other fierce weapons of the tribe.
On Wednesday evening of next week,
the nomination for chiefs Of the new
tribe will be made. and on the week
following, the election will occur
One of the prominent guests who
was present, last evening, was Great
Chief of Records. w. +. ST. John of
Portland. Mr.. st. John attended the
great pow-wow at Bangor, and stop
ped over in this city to assist i'm the
reorganization of the new tribe. This
evening, the great chiefs of the coun
Gil of Maine, and the degree teams
of Salmon Falls and South Berwick
will meet in poW-wOw at Kittery, and
three degrees will be worked before
the St. Aspinquid Tribe. 1t is expect
ed that 800 Red Men will be in the
wigwam. and several will attend from
this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-14

The appeal tax case between the city
and the Edwards Manufacturing Co.
will not be argued before the December
term of the law court, as the law firm
OF Symonds, Snow. Cook & Hutchinson
Of Portland. which was, in conjunction
with City Solicitor Fisher, to have rep
resented the city in the case, have
withdrawn. At the last meeting of the
city council, Mr.. Snow, of the above
firm, was present, and after the refus-
al of the board of aldermen to accept
the offer of the Edwards Co., for a set
t!ement of the case, stated that he did
not think that the firm cared to carry
it any farther. Mayor Hichborn has
since received a letter from the firm
announcing its withdrawal and as there
is not time for the counsel to prepare
the case for the present term. II viii
be carried over to the June term.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-14

Joseph Greenwood, one of the en-
ployes at the mill of the Cushnoc Pa
per Co, is confined to his home as the
result of an accident which befel him,
Tuesday morning. MIR. Greenwood was
engaged in brushing the rollers on one
of the machines. and in some way
caught one hand between them. The
arm was pulled in between the rolls as
far as the shoulder, and some of the
ligaments were wrenched and torn in
such a way that he will be disabled
for some time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-14

TIL" last day of the sale in the Green
Street NJ. l.. church was attended by
the same success as of Tuesday, and
d eoodly sum was realized from the
sale Of the Christmas gift goods, SO
temptingly displayed at the seceral
booths and tables. Last evening, a very
enjoyable entertainment was given, at
which the attendance was large. Miss
Fairbanks gave several readings,
Miss Ethel Hoxic and Card Merlin con-
tributed several piano solos. Ralph
Brann sang, and Mrs. Eugene CARL gave
d reading. Eight little girls performed
the Good Night" drill. a novelty that
met with enthusiastic applause.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-14

The improvements that are being
wrought in the office and adjoining
rooms of Hotel North by the crew of
masons and painters, are very notice.
able. The office walls has been treated
to e wainscoating of natural wood and
the wall is finished in a dark. rich
salmon pink frescO. The stamped steel
ceilings have been tinted in several
delicate shades. with a gold framework
the general color scheme is warm and
che erful. The Office is vastly improved
by these changes, and as soon as the
improvements in this section of the
building are complete. other changes
will be made in the rooms throughout
the house. An elaborate system of
baths is one of the radical changes con-
templated by Mr.. Boynton.