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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-04-09
Chinese EIeeta puts to SEA.

Hong Kong, April Sin conse
quence CT the appearance of a fleet in
the Straits of Malacca, the China
squadron is preparing TO put to sea.
Much Excitement in Eastern Waters.
Penang, West Coast of Malay PENN
sula, Apri. S,-Two steamers which
have arrived at Penang report the
sighting of a large Russian feet in
the Straits Of Malacca, 1t included
25 transports and was steering toward
Singapore. The steamer Kumsang
reports having sighted IL cruisers,
presumably Japanese, stcaming some
distance ahead evidently a Japanese
scouting squadron.
There is much excitement here, and
In Singapore, over the anticipation oil
an engagement in Malayan waters.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-04-09

Church Must Not Accept Money
That Is Anywise Tainted.
PRINCIPLE AN ETHICAL ONE

PRINCIPLE AN ETHICAL ONE
Prominent New York DlviSe Gives
Reasons Why the Church Should Be
Careful About the Constitutions 1t
Accepts-Doubts Should Be Removed
Boston, April S-Rev. Josiah
Strong, of New York. president of the
American institute of social science.
has joined the protest of the Congre.
gational ministers against the accep-
tance OF the Rockefeller gift to the
American board. In a communica-
etion to the committee of the protest
ing clergymen, Dr. Strong says
We are told by those who approve
the acceptance of the gift that it is
not the business Of the church, char
liable organization or missionary soci-
ETY. to sit in judgment on the charac-
ter of the contributions to their work.
This simply begs the real questions at
issue. Can a church or society thus
wash its hands of all responsibility
touching all gifts which may come to
it's treasury without violating funda,
mental principles of ethics? A man
may become possessed of money to
which he has no moral right in a great
variety Of ways, but whatever the
method, the fundamental ethical prin-
clple remains the same; namely, tha
man has no right to give that which
is not his, and no one has a right to
receive a gift which the donor has no
right to give. This ethical principle
which is beyond all possible question
is precisely applicable to the case in
hand, and the Prudential committee
cannot yacate it by refusing to recog-
nize it. 1t is charged by many tina
Mr. Rockefeller has acquired a large
proportion of his wealth by illegitimate
methods and that to such ill-gotten
gains he has no moral right illegal
rights do not enter in the discussion)
Multitudes believe that undisputed
facts raise a reasonable doubt to say
the least, whether Mr. Rockefeller has
moral right to the money which he
gives away. 1t follows, therefore,
that the board has not right to accept
his gift until that reasonable doubt
is removed.
For more than twenty years we
have deplOred the fact that working |
men as a class refuse to attend church. |
When asked why, the habituaI reply |
is that the churches belong to the |
capitaIiatc class, which is not dealing
justly by labor. When men who have |
kept back the laborer's hire contribute |
largely to the religious objects and |
their gifts are accepted, workingmen |
believe that the church condones the |
the injustice and are embittered to- |
ward her. The conscience Of the church |
touching wealth profoundly needs |
quickening. The new conditions of |
society demand higher ethical stand |
ards. This is most favorable time |
to respond to the new need"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-04-09
American Cruisers at Monte Christi.

Washington, D. c., April s.
The navy department has been in
formed that the cruisers Brooklyn and
Dixie have arrived at Monte Christi
Santo Domingo to assist in patrolling
the waters of that republic during the
administration of the customs service
by agents OF the United States. Rear
Admiral Sigsbee, who is now at Monte
Christi, on the cruiser Newark, will
transfer his flag to the Brooklyn and
the Newark will proceed to New York
to be fitted out for duty at the naval
academy.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-04-09

Newbern, N. c., April 81. G. Dan
iel's livery stables, S. DilPs livery sta
bles, the Gaskill Hardware and NIL
Supply companys Craven street store
and Jno. Green's plumbing establish
ment, were burned. There were Il
horses in the Daniel stables and they
were all killed. The loss was abou
$27 600, partially covered by insurance
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-04-09
THREE MEN ARE DROWNED.
Tug Boat Capsizes in Hudson River
With Fatal Results

With Fatal Results
New York, April S.-The tug Green.
vile capsized in the Hudson river to-
day and it is believed that three men
were drowned.
Three men are believed to have been
drowned when the tug Greenville cam
sized in the Hudson river today. Three
others were saved
The dead:
Captain G. G. Tull Jersey City.
Nelson Carpser, engineer
Hayes Ersen, deck hand.
The Greenville had passed a line to
a heavy loaded scow when the scow
was caught by the current and began
to drift down the river. The line
became entangled on the tug, draw
ing from the side, and the little craft
turned over and sank.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-04-09
Man scalded to Death.

Peoria, H., April S.-Jerry Hardy
and George Wagner, employed as cat
tie feeders at the American Distillery
at Pekin, were scalded to death today.
The men were working on the top of
tank of hot distillery feed when the
boards gave way precipitating them
into the boiling mass. Hardy was
cooked to death instantly and Wagner
died shortly afterwards.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-04-09
poIice Escort Loaded WAGONS.

Chicago, April 8-Under heavy es-
corts of police, a number of wagon
loads of freight were sent to various
railway stations to day by Mentgom-
cry, Ward & Co., despite sympathizers
with the companys striking teamsters
and garment workers. The drivers
were jeered, and crowds congregated,
but the police in force kept the wag-
ons and spectators moving. Many ar
rests were made.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-04-09

The Count-Did her father acquire
his money honestly? Miss Bright (sar
castically)-Oh, yes. If he did not
suppose you would not marry her? The
Count-Not at all. If he acquired 1t
dishonesty he would probably be too
clever to give any of it away.-New
York Times.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-04-09
Refusea to ouash Indictment.

Chicago. April S.-Attorneys for
Superintendent w S. Connor, of Ar
mour & Co., who was indicted by
the federal grand jury for alleged tam
pering with a witness called in the
packing house investigation, appeared
before Judge Kenesaw NJ. Landis to.
day and asked that the indictment be
quashed. Judge Landis overruled the
demurrer to the first count in the in
dictment against Connors. This count
contained the specific statement that
the witness, Shields. had been infiu
enced by Connors.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-04-09
His Argument.

Mrs. Jones-You ought to be ashamed
of yourself not to go to work. The
Tramp Madam, If nature has fitted
me to get along without work why
should struggle against my manifest
destiny?
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-04-09
RUSSIAN SQUADRON
REACHES CHINA SEA
Great Naval Battle Is Expected
To Take Place Soon.
MUCH EXCITEMENT PREVAILS
Japan Has Been Victorious on Land
and Sea, and the Outcome of This
Naval Engagement Will Be Eagerly
Watched-Fieets May Clash Early.

Singapore, Straits Settlement, April
S-S: 81 p. m.-The Russian feet is
passing steering northeastward.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1905-04-09

The label in it--smaII
thing to look for, big
things to find=-is a sign
that YOU can have your
money back if you
want it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-05-19
GRANITE CHIPS.
Tayntor Secures Mausocum Contract
John Peircc Co. Organized.

The c. T.. Tayntor Granite Co. has
secured an order for Il mausoleum for
Gen. Miles. L. S. A., retired. 1t will
he ready for delivery to Washington
within 4 few months. 1t is 10 he of Il
beautiful Ionic architectural design.
The crew of granite cutters at the
quarry IF the IIIllOwell Granite Works
has been somewhat reduced within Il
few days, Is or more men being effect
ed
Several large stones Of the 11-ton
type have been received at the works
of the Tayntor Co, from their quarry
within u few days.
At NinGlh2ven business is very poor
and there is no visible sign of an early
improve mcnt. \ few journcymcn at
work expect to he finished in few
days. Many of the Vinalhavcn mon
are at work at StoninGton The quar-
rymcn suspended work. May |. as they
were not able to secure Il satisfactory
dust ment.
AnnoUnccmo Mt has bcon made Of tn"
orEa niZation Of Il new corporation. the
John PIERCE Co." with q capital OF
S1.25O,0O0. This company succeeds to
The granite and general contracting
business heretofore carried on by Mr.
PIERCE, and it will continue as before
at "a Broadway, New York. Ii has
also succeeded to the business of TN.
New York and Maine Granite Paving
Block Co. which was dissolved IN
December, 1904. AS president Of the
new company. Mr.. Pcirc" will partici-
pate actively IN the conduct of its bus
mess and have associated with him
flnery :. Lampher. vice president ana
treasurer; Emil Di'bitsch, vice Drcsi-
dent; Walter Roberts. assistant treas
urer. and Peter A. Gage. secretary. The
western Office of the company will be
under the management of George =.
Bodwell at sos Western Union build
ing. This will be OF interest to Har-
lowell people for the reason that both
Mr.. Peirce and MIR. Bodwell are con-
nected with the Hailowell Granite
Works.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-05-19
BASEBALL ALL RIGHT.
Ha'iowcll viii Have Team Equal to
Any in the Trolley League.

baseball for the summer of 1919
seems to be an assured thing for Hal
lowell. The meeting of the interested
ones at the Office of City Marshal Fish,
idst evening, was largely attended, ana
ds soon as the plans now on foot are
earned out, Hallowell will have rep
lesehtative team and will be able 10
keep pace with either Augusta, Win
throp or Gardiner, which are to be rep
resented in the Trolley League.
a committee of directors appointed
iast evening, will attend to the details
reiative to the raising of funds. ana
something of interest will be forth
coming very soon. The first game VIII
occur one week from Saturday, the
proceeds to go towards Improvements
20 me grounds. There is now goou
interest in the game and all lovers Oh
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-05-19
PROGRESSING RAPIDLY.
Work on Pipe Line Will Be Completed
Within Two Weeks.

The engineers who are in charge of
the work on the pipe line of the Ken
heb2C Water District state that the en-
tire line leading from China lake to
Waterville will be finished within two
weeks time. The line itself has already
been finished for some Time and has
been given thorough testing which
showed gratifying results in every
particular. Between now and the end
of the next fortnight there is to be a
great amount of dredging done about
the Golfer dam in the lake.
At the time when the dam WAS being
built. loads of gravel We're deposited
around The dam. making il possible for
the binding to be done without the
hindcranct of water. which was pump
ed out between the gravel enclosure.
AS TIE work of removing this large
amount of material is no slight task,
and as its removal would make the
water more roily. if possible, than that
of the McSsalonSkcc. it WAS thought
best to wait before letting in the sup
trial would pc satisfactory. thus giving
no opportunity to those who delight i'll
sensational stories for spelling the eff
feet whicn the accomplishing of this
momcntous undertaking should have
on the general public.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-05-19
And Many Robberies Con-
feSSed by A. Johnson.
He Writes to Chester, ". Va,
Police, Who Believe Story.
Man Says He Has Been Converted and
Conscience Boikers Him.

Chester, w. Va, May 1S.-In a let
ter to the police authorities Of this
city. man signing himself a. john
SON.. and claiming to be partner Of
Henry Williams, who was recently ex-
ecuted in Roanoke, Va, has confessed
to five murders and numerous rob
berries. =
His reasons for writing are that 9TH
er men have suffered for his crimes
and his conscience troubles him. He
says he has been converted. The dates
and manner in which the different
crimes were committed as furnished
In Johnson's letter are more complete
than the police records and the author
tiles believe it is true.
According to johnson, he killed
woman at Chester, w. Va, two Ital-
ians at Cniontown, Pa, man at
Hyndman, Pa, and woman at Mar
inns Ferry, Ohio. He also claims to
have assaulted a woman at Staunton,
va, FOR which crime he says another
man was lynched.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-05-19
Shipping Notes.

A very good passenger list was re-
ported on the steamer kenncbec. yes
terday morning. and the steamer did
not dock until 10 o'clock. Capt. Blair
reported that the rough weather dur
in gthe night caused the delay. The
freight shipment to this port was
about the same rs usual.
The steamer sailed a few minutes
before o'clock. Il half hour earlier
than usual. as there was IL very heavy
shipment of pressed hap and iced shad
to be taken on at Richmond. Sever
ri passengers arrived just as the Ken
nebcc steamed her way around the
bend IN the river. and a livestock agent
drove three heifers to the dock just
as the ganGpIank was hauled in. The
heifers will wait until, tomorrow.
The big RATS Of logs were towcd
down from Browns boom. yesterday
afternoon. and sent to the mills ut
South Gardiner. The RATS were tn"
first big ones that have gone under the
bridge this year and the event was
witnessed by quite a crowd from tn"
steel bridge.
1t was reported about the city. early
this spring. that the Berlin mills IL
Farmingdale would resume business
this summer. but men employed on TIE
booms do not credit this rumOr. claim
ing that the company would not be
able to get logs enough to do business.
The mills at South Gardiner are
running full time and things are very
prosperous in general in Ward 6, cs-
peCially along the river front. Several
schooners have been in port the past
10 DAYS discharEinG coal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-05-19
a SDlendid Salmon,

Peter Hcrbst has become the envy OF
the local fishermen of this region, by
bringing into the city, last night, a
landlocked salmon weighing pounds.
II ounces, and measuring y inches in
length by inches in width. This is the
largest fresh water fish Of any descrip-
ton which has been taken out of Snow
pond, o: any ether pond. in this part of
the State, at this time OF year. accord
ing to Il statement of Il noted guide.
The fish WAS caugh: by Mr.. Horhst
within 200 feet of the small island, with
ont a name. but which can easily be
seen from the North Belgrade station,
ard gave his vanruishcr one of the
sharpcst fights which usually falls to
the average fresh water fisherman dur
ing u lifetime. The fish was played for
nearly - minutes before he could safe
ly b" brought near the beat, and ac-
cor,linr I" the guide. broke water Ii
times before giving UP. Thc guide to
whom belongs a lar%" part Of the credit
Tor the catch. is q. =. Blake.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-05-19
Saved by Dynamite.

Sometimes. n flaming city is saveo
by dynamitcing a space that the nre
cant cross. Sometimes, a cough hanss
on $" long, YOU feel as If nothing put
dynamitc would cure it. u. 7. Gray oi
Calhoun. Ga. writes: my wife had
very aggravated cough, which kept h'r
wake nights. Two physicians coulu
not help her; SO she took DIR. Kings
new Discovery for Consumption
Coughs and Colds, which eased nel
cough. gave her sleep. and many
cured her" Strictly scientific care Iof
bronchitis ana La Grippe. At BOW
ditch & Wobster's. Augusta. and Simp-
son Drug Co.'S, Waterville, price 't'.
and 800: guaranteed. Trial po'A'
free
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-05-19
Injuries Received at WoT-
Cester Prove Fatal.
Fell from Third Story Of Hotel
While Opening a Window.
His wife at Bedside and will Take The Re.
mains to Portland, To-day.

Worcester, Mass. May 1S.-Orlando
y. Lord. y years old, superintendent
Of schools Of FDrtlgud. Me. who fell
from i third-story window of the Com
monWealth Hotel. "Wednesday night.
died at the City hospital, at 10 O'Clock
tonight. as q result of injuries which
he sustained. Mrs. Lord arrived from
Portland, 1T 5 O'clock this morning.
and was at the bedside most Of the
day. He WIS unconscious most of the
day.
In regard 10 the accident he said: Il
had been asleep about an hour anu
half and got up To raise the window.
Tho police say Mr.. Lcrd came to ms
death hy accidentally falling from the
low window when the lower sash was
raised very quickly.
Mrs. Lord will accompany the body
to Portland, leaving this city, at
O'Clock tomorrow morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-05-19

The local market and provision store
has IA cage displayed in front of its
place of business. and in confinement
may be seen four birds of wonderful
variety. The birds arc labeled phil
ipino Foul" and they are indeed curl
ositics. The birds are in shape and
general appearance very much ike or
,lirary Gardiner ROSTERS and barn
yard hens. but their chief claim to dis
tinction lies in their color. The big
rooster is of II wonderfully vivid shade
of green, his mate sports fine coat of
carmen feathers, and the other two
hens" are cross between pink and
purple. a condition due probably to the
mixing of the dye pots.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-05-19
Is the Wooden Mill Haunted?

a number of persons have spoken
lately of the queer noises that are
heard about the old abandoned WOODEN
mill building on upper Water street,
and. yesterday, tales of haunts, spooks
and chained skeletons fioated about.
While il is quite probable that the mill
is not favored by the tenancy of a
ghost or hobgoblin, it is equally GER
tain that the strange sounds have been
heard of late. especially late in the
evening. Two or three men living in
that vicinity have admitted being dis
turbed by mumblinss and groanings
but none stopped to investigate. 1t 81
probable that the "ghost" will turn out
TO be a hobo or two. or else it may be
the prank of the night winds whistling
through the dismantled old rookery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-05-19

. v,.,v 30 II he intended to so somewhere
In particular. The two again met. In q
few minutes and went 10 a secluded
Mace by descending pair of stairs ana
while the exchange wa; being made.
the marshal interfered and took pos
session of the bottle.
The man was then uSheTed into the
court room ana was soon followed by
The other fellow. No proof was lacking
which needed to convict the prisoner
and he was given a fine of $50 and
costs and an additional 80 Gays in jail.
H. was committed. Thu sday aft rnoon
One drunk was also disposed OF by
payment of the usual fine and costs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-05-19

Gardiner was treated to genuine
giants convention, yesterday, for there
were in the city at the same time
three men whose aggregate height was
as great as the aggregate height OF
four men of ordinary stature. The tall
est of the trio was General Curtis. VIII }
measures 6 feet. Z inches. The next in
size was a travelling man representing
Il Boston firm. with 6 feet, 6R inches,
and the next and last was Mr. Nimms
of the steamer Kennebec, who is &
feet. 8 inches. The gentlemen did not
meet each other during the day. so far
as is known, but the coincidence of
their presence in the city at the same
time was remarked by everyone down
street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-05-19

Fairfield Lodge. No 6S. l. O. O. F., of
this town. viii observe the Seth ami
versary of odd Fellowship, when Il
special meeting will he held, and
Fnlcntona Lodge of Pittsfield. will be
present as the guests OF the home
lodge ana will work the Third degree
in the extended form. The ladies of
God VIII Rebckah Lodge will serve
one Of their excellent suppcrs. Rev. ].
III. Pclrdon will he present and will
give short address pertaining to the
work Of the order. Mr.. Pcardon is Il
very interesting speaker and is sure to
be listened 10 With much pleasure.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-05-19

If there are those who doubt as to the
size az feet long) of the saw-fisli
caught in Florida by Manager Carrick
of the Tayntor Works nc should ex
anime the blue prints hearing upon tho
subject. Mr.. Carrick WIS armed with
his camera at times and places of future
straEetical Importance and the blue
prints make an altogether novel and in
t"rCstinG collection. The saw-fish was
hoiStad by tackle and fair to an i'm
proviscd staging and is twice the heigti
of Mr.. Tayntor who Stands at the side
of the fish.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-05-19
CAUGHT IN THE ACT.
Joseph Roderick Given $50 and 30
80 Days for Peodling Liquor.

Joseph Rodorick of this city was ar
rested. Monday forenoon, by CITY Mar
shal Adams. who discovered him in The
act Of selling half-pint fash contain
ing Whiskey 10 n friend. who had owl
IDENTIFY patronizcd him before. Rodericl,
has been suspected by the officers for
on This form Of the liouor
traffic known as pocket peddliny fo,.
some time. Previous 20 being caupht 10
was seen by the marshal in conference
with man. after which he st,r+aa
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-05-19
COLBY COLLEGE.
New Woman's Dormitory Receiving
Finishing Touches.

The now womcn's dormitory is rapidly
nearing complotion The final touches arc
being given to the rorticol and work has
begun on the grounds. SodS were bein;.
placed along the border of the lawn.
Thursday. ana the work of grading pro
crossed rapidly during the day
Miss Grace T.. Berry. dean of the Wo-
mems division. is passing Il few days in
HouIton.
Prof, ssor A. J. E"hcrts ana l,r T.. II.
Hall attended tn" library meeting at
Tittsficld. Thursday. Professor Roberts
delivered an address
w. o. Farwcll Of Thorudillc Colby %
WAS in the city. Thursday. on his WAY
home from Portland whore he attended
the meeting Of III" Grand Lodge Of the
knights of Pythias
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-05-19
Hand Crushed,

Charles kimball. a young man whose
home is in Gardiner and who is now
employed on the steamer Kennebec,
met with a painful accident in Bos-
ton on the last trip. While handling
barrels of oil he Crushed his hand
against a post and three fingers Of the
risht hand were badly lacerated. His
wound was dressed; in Boston by a
hospital surgeon and, yesterday, he
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-05-19

An important realty transfer was re-
corded at the Somerset registry this
week. Involving the Armstrong hotel
property at Jackman. known as the
Armstrong house. BY the transfer
Martin j. A. Munster. recently of Ask
with. on tn" line Of the Canadian
Pacific Railroad. becomes the owner OF
The property. Tho purchase price is
$ln,3o0. Mr.. Munster has taken charge
of the house. The yrdntor is Margaret
J. Armstrong. wife Of the former pro-
priCtCr