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The Washington times., 1905-12-02
RATE LEGISLATION NOW.
AND TARIFF NEXT TINE
Representative Mann Expects Presi-
dent to Win Over ROads-Custorns
Reform by This Congress.

This session of Congress VIII, ]
think, pass a railroad rate bill follow
ing the lines of the Presidents recon-
nendations; and later on, If not at this
session. there win be some tariff Iegis-
lation'
Representative James r. Mann of
Illinois today thus summed up what
this Congress viii accomplish in the
way of important legislation.
Last session." said Mr.. Mann, the
Presidents views on rate legislation,
were greatly exaggerated, and that had
its effect. This session. however. tho
Presidents ideas viii be followed. He
VIII say nothing wild or too radical.
and the thing VIII 90 through on prac-
tically the lines he desires.
Iarin legislation is a hard thing 10
get away from 1 consider IL a sl1re
thing that IL will come this Coneress
II not this session, then the next. Many
people want IL. and something will have
to be done about IT,
The Washington times., 1905-12-02
B. & o. DESlGNATES NEW
DIVISION FREIGHT AGENTS

Effective December !. the territory OF
division freight agents OF the Baltimore
and Ohio railroad who report TO the
general freight Office at Baltimore, has
been arranged as follows:
Z. NJ. Davis. Baltimore. Md, In charge
OF the Philadelphia, Baltimore, ana
Shenandoah divisions. and the Cumber-
land division between Brunswick, Nd,
and Martinsburg, w Va
James r. Bell, Cumberland, Md. in
charge OF the Cumberland division be-
tween Martinsourg. W. Va, and Cation,
w Va
F. Fowler. Parkersburg, W. Va. in
Ohio River divisions. including Grafton.
W. Va, but excluding the Wheeling and
Ohio River divisions between Mounds
Vile and Wheeling, ". Va, inclusive.
The Washington times., 1905-12-02
CRUISER MINNEAPOLIS
ORDERED TO AZORES

The cruiser Minneapolis has left
Gravesend, England. for the coaling
station at St. Michaels. Azores.
The Minneapolis was ordered two or
three weeks ago TO proceed to the
Baltic sea, to be held in readiness to
protect American interests IN Russia
provided the revolutionary uprising
there should endanger the lives and
property or Americans.
The situation ins Russia having i'm
proved, the cruiser was ordered to
sail for the United States, and as
soon as the coaling arrangements have
been completed at st. AIichaelh, the
Minneapolis will start upon her long
voyage.
The Washington times., 1905-12-02
u. ). Asked to Down
Alleged Watch Trust
Complaint Filed Againt Keystone Company.
Claims Discrimination Against inde-
pendent Manufacturers.
Is your watch trust or anti-trust7 2

is your watch trust or anti-trust7
Uncle Sam has been called upon to
ule against the antitrust watches. II
he decides thai their advertising matter
IS to be excluded from the malls in
certain cases, he VIII start the swift
est race against time that has been
seen for a long time.
Methods close akin TO those OF Stand
ard OIL and the Beef combine are charged
against the trust" watch makers by
the representatives OF the ants. who
bave been IN Washington this week
quietly getting ready TO open their case.
which they did yesterday by fling a
formal complaint against the alleged
combine with the Third Assistant Post
master General askeing that a certain
trust publication be excluded from the
privileges of second-class mail matter.
Ex-Governor Stone. Of Pittsburg. who
has been in the city for the past two
or three days. presumably visiting mis-
daughter had. it develops. another mis-
sion n Washington, new and novel at
tack upon trust methods.
Independents Get Busy.
Complaint has been filed by independ-
eDt watch manufacturers and watch
case makers and wholesale dealers in
this line of goods, headed by the W
The Washington times., 1905-12-02
BANCROFT COUNCIL, N. IT,,
ELECTS ITS OFFICERS

Bancroft Council. No. 466. National
Union. held its regular monthly meeting
last evening at its hall. 514 Ninth street
northwest.
The election of officers for the en-
suing year took place. resulting as fol-
lows: President, Fl. c. Knapp; vice
president, G. G. Seibold; speaker. f. W.
Gardner: financial secretary, z. f. Ran
kin; recording secretary H. II. Martin:
treasurer. u. Weaver; chaplain. E. c.
Campbell; usher. L. F. Randolph: SER
geant-at-arms. w. T. Hearst: door
keeper. E o. Patterson; delegate TO
cabinet. r. W. Kerr: trustees. F. c.
Campbell, NJ. II. Keyes. and L. r.
Randolph; delegate 10 Immediate Re
lief Association. W. T. Hearst.
The installation ceremonies viii take
place on Friday. January 5. after which
a buffet lunch viii be served under the
direction of the present speaker. 9. G..
Seibold.
The Washington times., 1905-12-02

J. johnson Company, OF Pittsburg. and
the Dueber-H Hampdep Watch Corf1nanv
OF Canton, Ohio. The Complaint Is f.Isd
with the Postoffice Department againxr
the keystone Watch Case COMPANY.
which is alleged TO DC the head 81 a
trust controlling. 10 great extent. the
manufacture and sale Of both watch
cases and watch movements, and who
are owners OF a strong jewelers. publs-
cation, said 10 be issued IN the genes II
Interest OF the trade. but owned by .ne
keystone Watch Company and allied
concerns, forming what IS known as the
watch trust.
1t is alleged that the trust IS publish
ing the X Keystone Journal, and IS enjoy
Ing the privileges CT secos-d-ctass rates.
in violation Of the law
Refuse Advertisements.
They charge that the ks sstone pub
Ecation, owned by the watch trust, re-
fuses 10 publish the advertisements OF
persons who are not selling the product
OF the Keystone Watch Case Company,
or some Of the allied companies forming
the trust, and that they even go so far
as 90 break advertising contracts with
are found 10 be handling and selling
goods not made BY some or the com
panles forming tie alleged trust, reTus-
ing. after the dealer has begun 10 handle
independent goods. to further insert MS
advertisements, under contract made
while he was = customer OF the com mpine-
The Washington times., 1905-12-02
cATAL LOGUES OF ARSENALS
MAY BE PRINTED OUTSIDE

The Comptroller OF the Treasury has
given out a decision 10 the effect that
commanding officers of arsenals can
have catalogues for proposals for sup
plies printed at establishments other
than the Government Printing Of
fee. and have the expenses charged TO
the War Department
This VIII greatly facilitate the work
Of furnishing supplies 70 the various
arsenals as the catalogues may be
printed much quicker than il they had
% go through the regular channels.
The Washington times., 1905-12-02
TURKEY Will. ASK BIDS
ON RAILROAD EQUIPMENT

The Turkish geWerament IS preparing
% utilize 5000 tons OF steel rails. and
sary accessories. and has announced Us
intention 10 give the contract for fur
nsshtng these supplies 20 the lowest bid
der. The bidding viii begin December 9
All necessary information viii Be sum
piled BY the General Administrat ton Of
Railways at the Ministry OF Public
Works Ia Constantinople
The Washington times., 1905-12-02
INVITES TEAcHER-FLIRrs.

YORK. Pa, Dec. You teachers
who cannot be respectful to the instruc-
tors should go TO sleep and remain
asleep instead OF flirting and making
dates. said Superintendent Charles ".
Stine. IN the county institute here today.
There was attention IN plenty then.
The Washington times., 1905-12-02
STUDENT IN ENGLAND.

NEW YORK. Dec. 2-Percy KuttroT,
the Princeton student who disappeared
several days ago, and for whom a re-
ward OF 5000 was offered has turned
up in England. A Broadway Law frr
announced that they had received a
cabIegram from England stating the
The Washington times., 1905-12-02
WOULD THAT EVERY FAMILY KNEW ITS VALUE
UrsuIne Sisters Indorsinz
Johns Medicine Coughs


We the undersigned. cheerfuliy rec
ommend and indorse the use OF Father
Johns Medicine as sure and immediate
relief fer all colds. throat and bronchial
trouble having used Il with success for
one OF the members of our institution
who was threatened. with consumption
of the throat. Hearing OF Father Johns ;
Medicine. we made trial and are glad
10 state that after taking three bottles,
The Washington times., 1905-12-02

covered her voice. which had been i'm
paired for nearly two years. Would
that every family knew its value
fSigned) Ursuline Sisters. Ursuline Con-
vent. Watervil1e NE.
Father Johns Medicine is sure pre-
yentive for Pneumonia and Consump-
ton. and Will positively cure Colds.
Coughs. Catarrh. Asthma and all throat
and bronchial troubles. II IS without
equal as body builder and health food.
The Washington times., 1905-12-02
CORRESPONDENTS oRGANIzE.

The standing committee OF Washington
correspSndenss, composed Of Samuel D.
Blythe Maurice Splain, H A Doyle,
Richard Lindsey. and j. =. Miller, held
a meeting this morning and organized
Mr.. Blythe, OF the New York World
was elected chairman. and Mr. Splain,
OF the Pittsbnrg Post, secretary.
The Washington times., 1905-12-02
HENEY WILL CONTINUE
AND PROSECUTE HERMAN

II was stated at the Interior Depart
ment this afternoon that F. ]. Heney
VIII continue IN the work of prosecuting
been employed for this purpose by the
direction of the President. II was also
stated that the trial OF Representative
place here early IN January, and that
Mr.. Heney Will assist IN the prosecution.
The Washington times., 1905-12-02
Alexandria, Va, Want Ad Brancn.

r L. carne & Co. 7O3 King street,
xlexandria. Va. will accept Want Ad-
Vertisemcnfs for The Evening and Sua-
day Times IT regular Office rates
The Washington times., 1905-12-02

Cnt.elra Soap combines dslicsts s6ieirsf ssd small
5Sns properties derived froza ca=urz xrsaf skis
SHFs rn se puresi q cleansing iuxredisafs aaa
most fef-cslE % 1oWer odoFs. I've scenS cas ct en-
RE.ss ss.ss- r,,s Asns s7a Tetss soap s0s -
s-Astsd Free How % Care ter the skin and sexln
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-01-10
THE HALL OF RECORDS.
Some Of the Beautiful Work Done at
HaIoweIl Works.

The Hall of Records. New York City
the granite and beautiful carvings q:
which We're furnished by the Hallnwcli
Granite Works is nearing completion
There is no public building IN the
country 50 elab)ratrly cn,b"liished With
sculpture as the new Hall of Records
The masonry is also the finest quality
of gray granite. including tho sculpture
and ARCHITECTURAL ornament.
The interior tlo1r construction is Of
steel developed with concrete AMI brick
arches thrown between them; the par
titionS are of !irn-clay blocks: tn" floor
surfaces of marble and mosaic: The
door and window trim and wainscots Of
marble: the main veStihulc and rOtunda
is finished in Monterr"nti Sienna mar
bic. and the ceiling is highly ornament
cd statuary bronze, which in coniunc-
ton with mural decorations by the
foremost artists Of America place this
building among me most beautiful of
civic buildings of this or any country.
There are two surrogate court rooms
on the fifth floor one finished in Eng
lish waite oak and one in African ma
hngany. The wainScotS ard carved cell
iEgs are beautiful examples Of the mod
eler's art. rich and digniticd in detail
and composition. The carved panels in
the north court roon1. typifying
Crime" "Justir-.'' Force" Wis
DOM" "Civilization" AMI Industry
are. FIR composition ana artistic merit.
beyond criticism.
The most modem equipment in sanl-
tation. electricity. heating and ventila-
ton and fire protection arc here incor-
porated. The elevators are electric and
| fitted with the l2tcst safety devices
The building has been six years under
course of construction, and will he fin
| ally completed in May 1905 The cos;
| approx mates * 500 900
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-01-10
A Helping Hand.

Harry Cottlo. resident Of Granite
Hill, and Henry Emery with others
from the Outlet vicinity of the lake
Joined IN hunt for a heifer. Thursday
"f last week. aud the tale Of their ex-
periences fairly rivals the trials and tri-
bulations of 4 Western COW puncher
Thursday, Of last Week, was cold-thr
coolest day of the winter thus far and
the mercury was low in the bulb. Mr.
Cottle had cattle pas,u.ed at the lake.
last sumner. and succeeded in corral
ling all but two of the herd late in the
fall. These two successfully evade0 the
attempts Of the searchers and were
then considered veritable wild bea sts
Later attempts at capture We're as flu
tile as the irSt but The hunt was not
abandoned only postponed until mora
convenient season should arrive. About
10 days ago one of the animals was
secured after much trouble. The chase
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-01-10
ICE CUTTING
Will Begin. Today, to Supply the Local
Demand.

James f. Chalmer has a large field of
ice cleared on the kennebcc back of the
colleges which he expects to have
stored in different houses as soon as
circumstances will permit. The oper-
atoms toward this end will begin, this
morning. The ElmWOod ice houses be-
ing the first to be filed. Mr.. Chalner
has also contracted to fill the icr
houses of the JayneS' Creamery and the
Armour Beef co. of this city. and the
HOllingsWorth Il Whitney 90. of Wins
low.
1t is commonly thought that the WIN
ter has been especially unfavora BILE for
ice cutting owing to the severity of the
late storm and the depth Of the snow
fall. 1t is true that had this storm held
off n week longer there would have
been thousands Of dollars saved the
manufacturers. but with conditions as
they have been. the expenses connect
ed with this industry have not been
above the average of past years.
There are IA inches of black ice on
this field and the late rain has simply
served to make scraping in the future
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-01-10
A BROKEN LAMP
Causes Perhaps Fatal Burns to Miss
Betsey Palmer, Winslow.

Miss Betsy Palmer who lives in the
vicinity of Patterns Pond. Winslnw. is
reported as being in a critical condi-
ton from burns received from a kero-
sone lamp as she was going to her
room. Saturday night. The handle of
the lamp in some way separated from
the lamp. owing to defect in the
glass. and the oil quickly spread over
her right arm and side and isnitcd The
burns received on her arm and breast
We're very severe. the flesh on the arm
being burned to the bone. Her face
was also badly scorched Miss Palmer
is somewhat advanced in years. and the
sympathy of her friends in the COM
munity rs well as in Waterville has
been deeply stirred. She is under the
care of physician, and is being kept
as comfortable as possible.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-01-10
"A Stranger in a Strange Land"

The presentation Of "a Stranger in
= Strange Land" at the opera house. last
evening, by the Keystone Dramatic
90, proved the play 10 be an eNccp-
tional good comedy continually mirth
provoking. ana in the hands of a capa
bic company. The plot turns on the
attempt Of q maynard son returning to
his home in England from two years
stay in America to palm off a fake In
dian on his people in proof of some Of
his stories. The plot is complicated by
a genuine red skin. Yankee fakir, and
Nebraska girl The whole affair is
decidedly funny. Also the extract
speclaities We're up-to-date and pro-
ductive Of enthusiastic applause
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-01-10

w. r. Choate: trustees. D. T. GRAY
r. reynolds. 4. F. Jones; visiting com
nlit't'' Eugene Clark. S. H. Abbott.
.haries Gibson, Ira Lord. C. A. Lawry.
Warren Balentine; finance committee. p
+. Fackliff, g. a. Poland. r. &. Clark
supervisory committee. F. O. Savage. D
L. Gray. Rev. j. II. Peardon.
Tie work was very prettily done and
there was large attendance of Odd Eel
lows and Rebekahs. Refreshments were
served and the evening passed very en-
lONably for all
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-01-10
wATERvILLE LODGE, F. AND A. M.
InstaIls Officers, With Public Cere-
monies Enjoyed by Many Friends.

The Watcrvillc Lodge, No. 80, Free and
Accepted Masons, held the installation
ceremonies of the ofiiccrS-clcct for the
ensuing year at the Masonic Temple,
Monday night. the exercises beginning at
was:
Organ Voluntary.
Masonic Quartet.
Prayer.
RESPONSE.
installation Services.
Music.
Collation.
At the close of the installation ccrcmo
mics refreshments were served Of ice
cream. cake and coffee. after which cx-
ccllant music was furnished for d dance.
About % couples joined III the grand
march. at go. and it was nearly midnight
before the sounds of mcrriment died
away
lilies of the Masons and invited friends,
about 400 constituting the entire number
Of these present The Masonic Temple
never looked Erander, the Masons them
never felt happicd than on the evening Of
the "th of January, 1916. when this most
memorable occasion took its place in the
history of the lodge.
The new officers were installed in III"
following order by District Deputy Harold
f. Cook:
Worshipfnl m, master, John F. Nelson; Nelson;
Junior warden. Ralph NJ. Gilmore.
Treasurer. Frank f. Noble.
Secretary. Frank NJ. Rollins.
Chaplain. w. Hdrtwcll Pollard.
Marshal. Frank Walker
Senior dcao on. Norman X Fuller
Junior deacon. George W. Townsend.
Senior steward, J. Howard WEIGH.
Junior Steward. l.. &. ProckeT
Orga mist Lewis =. Mayo.
Tyler, Fred S. Graves.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-01-10
Odd Fellows Installation,

Fairfield Lodge. l. o. o. F.. No 6s. held
a public installation Of officers. Monday
evening. at which time the officers for the
ensuing year were installed by r. f.
Rackiiff. district deputy grand master
and a. F. Jones. grand marshal The
following were the officers installed:
Noble grand. Charles w. McClintock
vice grand, Charles A. I.awry; secretary
DR.. r. A. Nnowlton; treasurer. W. W
Merrill; warden. A. l.. Hatch; conductor
". L. McClintock: inside guard. Otis w
Taylor: outside guard. Il. +. Rac,:'iff; r
S. S. Hiram O'Connor; l.. S. s. Waiter G.
Hilton; cha plain. Rev. J. ". Peardon: II
S. y. a.. Reuben Wyman; l.. s. n G.,
Howard o. Wyer; r. S. V. G.. d. l.. Gray:
L. S. V. G., r. G. Clark; past noble grand
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-01-10
kennebec Realty Co.

The annual meeting of the kcnnebec
Realty Co. occurred. yesterday, when
the old board of officers was reelected.
1t will be remembered that this com
rany was formed, last year, and immc-
dately took over tie property Of the
Kennebec river mills. including tn"
large cdifice formerly used as Il cotton
mandatory. During the year passed
the factory has been repaired. new
roof being one of the notable features
of the work. The tcnemrnts acquired
also the boarding house have been
much improved. the latter being entire
ly rebuilt. Ben Tenney is president:
T. F. Bodwcll. vice president and the
board of directors. ]. f. Rodweil. j. w.
church. S. Currier, F. $. Wingate and
Ben Tenney.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-01-10

One of the clerks employed in the
store of II. X. punham has received Il
letter from the latter since his arrival
in Pasadena. Cal His descriptions Of
his surroundings do not compare very
closely with the weather conditions
which have prevailed in New England
within the past two weeks. In his let
ter he speaks in fiowery language OF Il
Rose tournament which he was
Watching from his window at the time
Of writing. If he could have seen some
Of his felloW-citizens fishing their rub
bcrs ont Of the middle Of Main street.
last Saturday. or sailing over the iced
walks with shapeless umbrellas for a
rudder he might have smiled with sar-
castle pity instead of beaming with
pleasure at his fragrant surroundings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-01-10
kennebec Pomona's Next Meetinu.

The kennebcc Pomona will meet i'll
Augusta, during next Wednesday. for
the purpose of electing the county Off
GERS of this branch of the Grange.
There will come before the convention
the question which is being discussed
among the Grange circles of this coun-
ty. viz, of dividing the lodge into two
Pomonas. This division. if made. will
probably be east and west of the Ken
neher rver. There will be special rates
for the benefit Of the Changers Of Wa
terville and Winslow, who desire to at
tend
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-01-10

for the remaining animal took place on
Thursday and on that day Mr.. Cottle
"snowshccd'' to the outlet. With Mr..
Emery and a friend and preceded by q
dog the chase vas "on." The dog gave
willing and speedy pursuit. On they
struggled over ice and Snow, through
tnickct and jungle and knee deep in
cedar swamp they pressed. Finally the
green eyed monster halted and SEEM
ed to dare his pursuers to further ac-
ton. He glarel at them and the dog
barked away At safe distance. After
Il moment of this suspense the animal
started forward and charged for Mr..
rottle. who lodged and missed the
blow. The hef"r was thrown and MI
'ottle endeavoreI 20 hold him by the
horns until rope could re attached.
In small space OF time the anima!
rCgained his feet. however. and charged
for Mr.. Emery. Mr.. Emery held the
rope and when the animal reached him
ne Grappled with his norns and both
luimal and man fell t. the ground. This
episode was the beginning of the end.
The rope could now ha frtnly attached
and strlnge to relate Nj. Emery e.! er%-
ed uniniured. The hcifer was led 10 the
farm house with difficulty and the tired
hunters sat down for a rt st. Mr.. Cottlr
gathered his somewhat diSintcgrated
Garments about him adjusted the straps
# his snow shoes ana tramped back
homc--a distance Of about miles. ar
irving there in good order at II p. NJ.
The heifer hunt was an experience Of
lifetime.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-01-10

Manager Walker Of the Kenncbcc
Contra, Driving ASSOCIATION, announces
that there will be a frae-fGl-all race for
trotters and PAGERS on The ice track the
latter part of the week. TrOba bly,. Fri
day afternoon. It vii, be a race for
members of the ASSOCIATION and no en-
trance fee will be charged. Those who
desire to become members OF the as
Snciatinn may do So and nay then on
ter the race AMI take advantages of
al Of The privileges offered. The purse
will be % bushels of oats.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-01-10
A BUSY STREET.
The Hard Travelling Does Not Keep
Traders from Our City.

Main street was busy mart through
Monday. 1t was an unusual sight to
sec so many teams and traders on the
first day of the week as was seen. yes
terday. The traffic and travel on the
Part of the country people which was
made impossible during the latter part
of the week, ran its full course. and
those who the proper judgment TO re-
main at their homes during the storm.
had the advantage Of one of the finest
days on the calendar. The travelling.
however. is not without its trying fea
lures. Although the runners Of the
sleighs are able to slip along the roads
with their customary freedom. the
horses while travelling over the country
roads are never sure Of their footing.
one of the farmers who drove into
the city from Nassalboro. Monday. said
that it was as much as horses legs
are worth" to get from Nassalboro to
Waterville, Saturday, the depth of
snow filled al it was with water, neceS-
STATED slow progress with a team:
now. q morse. made fretty by occasion
ally losing his footing. or plunging into
d track made larger by the previous
rain, will attempt to cover more ground
than human prudence would dictate
n driver may check the speed Of his
horse. under these conditions. but he
is roWerless to put an equal restraint
upon the animal's nerves. 1t will he 4
long while yet. according to all present
prospects. before the country roads
shall have become safely passuble.