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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-09-19
Votes to Reduce Police
Force Of the City.
Six Officers viii Preserve Order
In City, After Nov. !.
The Usual Amount Of Routine Business
Transacted al Meeting.

The regular mOnthly meeting of
the city government was held. iast
evening, and various matters of I'M
pOrtance considered. The most inn
port:tnt matter Of the evening was the
order passed reducing the police force
from eight 10 six members. This mat
ter has been under consideration 70"
some time past, ami ha! been post
poned from time to time.
The order provoked considerable dis
cGssion among the members of the
city council and the vote was a close
onc. the eight aldermen being divided
four in favor and iour opposed. both
in the matter of considering the ques-
ton. md also on the Iassage OF the
order The mayor east the deciding
.otc.
The discussion Of tn matter touched
largely upon the ratio OF the August
officers to the population in relation
With other Maine CITIES and the mat
ter was considered AZ some length.
The order III full is ;,s follows:
I'm thr Judgment of the municipal
officers. total of six officers in rcgu-
lar service. including the city marshal
If the city.
Ordered. Therefore. that after and
from November lst the city marshal
employ five instead Of seven. rs at pres
cnt. and that he arrange the beats of
the officers in accordance herewith"
The matter of sewer assessments H.
the case Of several parties who claim
they are not benefited by new sewers
because of vacant lots. and other rea-
sons. was taken up ut the meeting. the
mayor presenting the matter in behalf
Of the property owners. After some
discussion, the order was refused pas
sage.
The remaining business matters were
chiefly of 4 routine nature The other
orders Of the evening were as follows:
Ordered. That Roll of Accounts No.
. for the present month. entailing an
expenditures of sG63S.35 for current ex-
penses. be paid.
Ordered. That il is deemed expedient
that The location Of poles and wires OF
the Kennebec Light & Heat Co. Au-
gusta. Winthrop & Gardiner Railroad
Co. y. +. Tel. & Tel. Co. and the
Postal Telegraph Co. on Capitol street
be changed between State and Gage
streets.
Ordered. That the committee on
street lights relocate the light on Chill!
street from i'm front of the residence of
William George to one pole east of
same.
Ordered. That Cushnoc hose house
oe wired for electric lights.
Ordered. That there be allowed and paid
from the contingent fund the amount OF
slOll 10. said sum representing the cost OF
building the granite walls on Gas Hous,
hill and Market square.
Ordered. That the city accept to hole
in trust the sum of 500 under the will Of
William Fl. Chisam, the income to be useC
for The preservation and care of his bnria
lot in Mt Pleasant cemetery.
Ordered. That permission be given tbs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-09-19

Eighteen tickets We're sold from the
Augusta station for the excursion to
Montreal, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-09-19
Report Of City Auditor.

STATEMENT OF RESOURCES AND
LIABILITIES ENDING AUGUST II. l%5.
City Auditors Account. Balance
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-09-19

First National Bank ard the Granite Ma
tlOnal Pank to construct sidewalks in
front of their banking rooms on Water
street. under the direction of the city
engineer. and that the mayor draw his
warrant in favor of these two banks for
the sum equivalent to s. cents per snuar.
yard. the estimated expense of such con-
sJructiOn.
The following orders were referred to
committees:
Ordered, That concrete sidewalk be
constructed from the corner Of the Allen
building on the east side of Commercial
street 10 the r. w. Soule building on the
south side of Winthrop street. Referred
TO the committee on highways and sewers.
Ordered. That concrete sidewalk be
constructed on the east side of Bangor
street from School street to Patterson
street. Referred to committee on high
ways.
O oil nt c.nl l,n
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-09-19
Augusta, Me, Sept. 18th

Augusta, Me, Sept. 18th, 1905.
To the Honorable Mayor and City Coun-
ell of Augusta:
Gentle,nen:-l have the honor to submit
herewith the statement of the expense ac-
count for the month OF August. 1905. to-
gethcr with a statement of Resources and
Lila biIties ending August 3lst. 1905. To
the Expense" column OF the expense ac-
count should be added the amount cor
responding on roll Of accounts. No. 9, 4
summary of which is herewith submitted
Respectfully Submitted.
ELMER l.. PARKMAN.
City Auditor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-09-19

Miss Gladys Twitchell has gone to
fishing Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-09-19
STATE NEWS.
KENNEBEc
SOUTH VASSALRORO.

Miss Gladys Twitchell has gone to
Augusta to work for the Gannett Pub
fishing Co.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Patterson and
children. Mildred and George of China.
We're visiting relatives in the place.
Sunday.
Hiss Eva Lamson has returned to
this place to attend the fall term of
school, after passing the summer vaca-
ton with her aunt at Whitcfield. She
will board with Mrs. j. p. Twitchell.
Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Tobey. who
nave been enjoying an outing by camp
ing Il; Sandy Point on the shore Of
Three Mile pond. We're suddenly de-
privpd of their pleasure. Thursday
night. by the extreme cold. After en-
during the cold as long rs possible. they
broke camp in the night and walked
three miles To the home of Mr.. Tobry's
Inthcr. Charles T.. Tobey.
Mr.. AMI Mrs. Frank IIussey Of East
Vassalb0ro. were guests at +. Il.
Warehouses;. Sunday.
MIR. and Mrs. John Newman, Mr.. and
Mrs. T.. \. Hussey and children of Au-
eusta. passed the Sabbath with their
parents. Mr.. ami Mrs. J. NJ. Hussey.
EAST vAssALBoRo.
Robert Hanson and granddaughter
Miss Lula Stiles, who have been visit
ing friends in the village, returned to
Brooks, Wednesday.
Miss Extreme Flood Of Waterville
gave a reading in the Methodist church
IN largo and
preciative audience. Miss Flood was at
her best and received encore after en-
core to which she responded with
cnoice selections. Ice cream ana cake
were served during the intermlssion.
Karl Gates opened the evenings en-
tertainment with q solo and responded
10 an encore. Later Harold Gates sang
ana RESPONDED To an encore. The en-
tertaiument was given by the young
neople for the benefit Of the church.
Miss Suisse Hoyt has been seriously
IN the mast week. Her sister, Mrs. Mary
Fielding. and niece, Miss Belle Potter
of Rhode Island. were hastily sum-
monad and have remained with her. A
s,;ybt ;n,rroyrment is noticeable and
homes of her recovery are entertained.
A special meeting Oh ti'+
held. Saturday evening, TO MAKE lur-
tier arrangements for the exhibition AZ
the Central Maine fair.
Leslie Williams passed Sunday WIN
Mr.. and Mrs. Stewards.
Mrs. David Gates returned to her
home from the City hospital at Angus
Ia. after an absence of -FOUR iii"i''"7
She has i,,nroved under the course Of
treatment while there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-09-19

On ms recent attempt to swim the
hrsiidh channel, j. Wolfe was accom-
i it b ny scottish pipers, no doubt to
quickly as possible. e SWIM over a.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-09-19
HtNEAIIH
IS
GAINED

The story of q
great deal Of the
unhappiness Of
women is a story
of lost health.
Women wonder
how it is that
little by little
the form loses
plumpness, the
-
Los Angeles herald., 1905-05-16
WOMAN IN JEANS
PAINTS HER HOUSE
Miss Shepard of Evanston, lll., Does
Not See Why 1t Is Any
Ones Business

Special to The Herald.
CHICAGO, ILL.,, May 15.-Miss May
Shepard of 111S Chicago avenue
Evanston, declares she will finish paint
ing her house despite criticism and COM
ment by residents of Evanston.
1.-THE only reason that l am not out
there now" she said, sis because 1t Is
raining. l do not see why it is any
body's business if l want to paint my
own house"
Miss Shepard engaged a man several
weeks ago, but he failed to appear,
After buying paint she borrowed lad
der from a neighbor and started to put
the first coat of paint on the front
porch. Soon she discovered that her
skirts interfered with her movements
on the ladder.
She hurried down from the ladder and
went into the house. She reappeared
soon, clothed in overalls and a jumper
and began work with apparent salts
faction. A man passing on street car
recognized her The news spread, and
not many minutes had passed before
Miss Shepard was surrounded by neigh
bors, crticising her work. Beating a
retreat to the house. Miss Shepard ex-
pressed her feelings against the in
truders.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-05-16
DRIVEN INSANE
BY THE DESERT
PASADENA ELECTRICIAN IS
BRUTALLY ROBBED
LOSES MONEY AND VALUABLEs
San 5ernardino Reports Hottest Day
of the Year, but Change ls Well
coined by Ranehmen as
Beneficial
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
SAN BERNARDINO, May 15.-H. E.
Kloekner, assistant city electrician at
Pasadena, is being examined in the SUI
perior court here this afternoon on
charge of insanity.
Kloekner's case Is a strange one. IN
the latter part of last week he started
for Las Vegas, Nevada, to push through
q lighting scheme for that city. After
getting out on the desert he became
irrational and his condition was taken
advantage OF by thieves, who robbed
him of his gold watch, considerable
money, and a $3.50 diamond. Realizing
his condition he came back to this
city, arriving here Sunday.
A few hours after reaching this place
he telephoned to Chief of Police Shay,
informing him that he had been robbed
on the desert and saying that he had
secured an automobile and that they
would at once start for the desert and
catch the thieves. The chief told the
man to come to his office and wait for
him. He failed to appear and shortly
afterwards officers were started out to
hunt for the man, who in the meantime
had raised a disturbance in the chief
dispatcher's office at the Santa Fe.
Finally he was captured and taken to
the county hospital where last night
he was very violent at times, requiring
three men to hold him. What caused
him to become unbalanced is not
known.
The Southern Pacific main line was
tied up for ten hours last night at
Redlands Junction by freight wreck,
which held east bound overland No. 10
and local trains at Cotton. Just after
the Golden State limited had passed
Redlands Junction a freight that had
been on the siding started to run out
to the main track. A car jumped the
track and before the train could be
stopped half a dozen cars had been
made into kindling wood. The track
was cleared about midnight.
This is the hottest day of the year.
The wave struck here yesterday but
today is still hotter, the thermometer
going to 95 in the shade. People feel
the intense heat greatly in contrast
to the cool weather that has prevailed
for several weeks. The weather Is
however welcomed by ranchmen as it
will insure the making of the hay crop,
and the killing of pest worms that has
been threatening to ruin great many
crops.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-05-16
CUPID III AT 95 YEARS
Three Generations Of Descendants
Greet Bridegroom

Special to The Herald.
ASBURY PARK, N. j., May ia
romantic Easter day marriage has just
been made public. The bridegroom is
George Schmidt, 95 years old. a retired
Newark butcher who is spending the
season in Ocean Grove. His bride Is
Mrs. Ellen Day Schwartz, 81 years old,
also of Newark. The ceremony was
performed by the Rev. S. H. c. Smith
of Ocean Grove.
The wedding was kept a secret for
family reasons. The happy bridegroom
is unusually active for his age. He
has never known sick day. He has
never smoked or chewed tobacco or
drank liquor. He has children. grand
children and great-grandchildren. In
his earlier life Mr.. Schmidt was one of
the managers of Washington market,
New York. This is the third matri.
monial venture of the bride.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-05-16

oberlin, Williams and Ann Arbor col
leges. He had resided in Pasadena the
past three years. The funeral will oc-
cur tomorrow afternoon.
A meeting to hold a. rousing and pa
triotic Fourth Of July celebration has
been started by some Of Pasadena's
business men.
DR.. Ward 3. Rowland has quaran-
tined a number of dairy cows at the
w. w. Coke dairy after an examination
Of the cattle at the request of Mayor
Waterhouse to whom complaint had
been made that the COWS were diseased.
DR.. Rowland found that the cattle have
symptoms Of lumpy jaw.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-05-16
RIVERSIDE Y. M. CA.
GIVES AN EXHIBITION
Includes Sword Drill, Tug of War and
Gymnastics-MIssionary Con-
ference to Be Held
Special to The Herald,

Specldl TO me heTalu'
RIVERSIDE. May 15.-Members OF the
Y. NJ, C. A. gymnasium gave an exhibition
at the .Loring theater tonight which in
cluded a sword drill and other special work
by L. A. Merwin, physical director of the
San Diego Y NJ. q. A.; a tug-of- war be-
tween Sherman institute and Y NJ q. A.
athletes and special work in variety by the
boys Of the gymnasium. The sherman in
stitute band and Weyland's orchestra fur
nished the music.
A conference of home missionary workers
will be held in Riverside next week. Out
side the program, which will include ad-
dresses by DR., Mclean OF Berkeley. DR.,
Meredith of Pasadena, President Gates OF
Pomona college and several Los Angeles di-
vines numerous entertainments have been
planned for the diversion of the guests
afternoons and evenings. The party, which
will include all home missionaries of River
side county and their wives viii number
about forty. Through their three days
stay in this city they Will be the guests of
the Glenwood through special invitation Of
Frank Miller,
The Socoro club was entertained by Miss
Copley OF Magnolia avenue this afternoon.
The subject for study Korea, and the
essayist was Mrs. s. G. Evans.
"Kindness to Dumb Animals was the
subject of the w. c. T, U. meeting which
was held this afternoon in the Universalist
church
The day is the hottest of the season, ther-
mometers of fair exposure registering 80
and 100 degrees at noon,
Los Angeles herald., 1905-05-16
LONG BEACH TO HAVE
DOLLAR GAS JUNE |

Special to The Herald
LONG BEACH, May 15.-Superinten-
dent Otis of the local gas company an
nounced today that, beginning June 1,
the price of gas in Long Beach would
be 81 per 1000 feet.
The city trustees at their meeting this
afternoon were unable to do anything
definite toward the erection of the new
convention hall, the contract for which
was given up by William Rommel &
Son last week. The trustees were ready
to give the contract to George Beard,
the next highest bidder. and had a con-
tract with him drawn up, but as they
had not secured a signed release from
the Rommels, did not make the award.
Thomas Fay of this city and Henry
Hendricks of San Pedro were arrested
here last night for riding their bicycles
without lights. They We're fined SO
each by Recorder Chapman this morn
ing.
f. p. Chelle, a Frenchman, was ar
rested last night for sleeping In barn
on the local high school grounds. He
pleaded guilty to the charge when ar
raigned before Justice Brayton this
morning and paid a fine of $5.
A note for $500, the last of the indebt-
edness of the Methodist Church South
of this city, was burned In the pres
ence of the congregation at the service
yesterday morning.
High School Wins Cup
The loving cup offered as prize tc
the best team of the Southern Cali
fornia Debaters' league. has been form
ally presented to the Long Beach high
school. The presentation was made By
Will Holley. president of the league. The
cup was donated to the league by the
Associated Students of Leland Stan
ford university and will become the
property of the school winning 1t
three times.
The case against George Bradshaw Of
this city, charged with assaulting
Luther Wilson with a pitchfork last
Tuesday, came up before Justice Bray
ton here this morning. Wilson charged
that Bradshaw ran the fork through his
hand during an argument between the
two men. Deputy District Attorney
North of Los Angeles, who came here
to try the case, found that Wilson's
evidence was not sufficient for him to
press the charge, so he moved u dis
miss the case and Bradshaw was re-
leased
Los Angeles herald., 1905-05-16
HOLLYWOOD BRIEFS
Woman's Club Elects officers and Re.
ports Good Membership
Sr eciaI To The Herald,

HOLLYWOOD, Cal. May 15.--At the
meeting Of the Hollywood woman's club
this afternoon at the residence Of Mrs.
Andrew Groh, Mrs r. f. Amphlett Of OK
ford, England, spoke on oxford University,
Its Students, Life, and Its Historical Asso-
citation With Famous Men" Officers were
inaugurated as follows:
President Mrs J. o. Churchill; vice pres
ldent, Mrs. w. o. Jackson; secretary. Mrs.
Higgins; treasurer, Mrs. Robert Young
This club, formed less than month ago,
now has a membership Of over forty.
Mayor Sanford Rich and city Clerk e. r..
Walker today rendered their designations
to the board Of trustees. Mayor Rich's
resignation is to take effect May %, and
city Clerk Walkers about June l.
Both gentlemen give their reasons as the
press Of private business
Hon NJ II. Flint, deputy grand master
of the Masons Of California. Will deliver his
stereopticon lecture on sunny Hawaii a.
the Masonic Temple, Monday evening, May
22 The proceeds will go to the Hollywood
order of the Eastern star.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-05-16
OCEAN PARK COMMENTS
Women Bathers Rescued From Drown
ing by Local Business Man
Specialize The Herald

OCEAN PARK, May 15.-A local business
from lunch today was attracted by the
screams for help of two women bathers in
the surf at the foot OF Sunset avenue.
Koontz plunged to the rescue and succeeded
in pulling the women into shallow water
They We're profuse In their thanks 10
Koontz. but left without giving their names.
The ocean bottom along the beach south
OF Marine street has undergone great
change during the past few months owing
TO the steady dumping OF sand and earth
they happen to be excavating. This has re-
suited in the formation of numerous
shelves" and scarcely a day passes that
some ono 10 not deceived into walking be-
yond his depth Two similar incidents took
Los Angeles herald., 1905-05-16
TEMPERANCE SALOONS D0I
WELL IN SAN DIEGO
ORDINANCE MAY BE CHANGED
councilmen Anxious to Bring New
Houses Within Scope Of Sunday
Closing and Anti-sereen
Regulations
special to The Herald.

Special 10 The Herald.
SAN DIEGO, May 15.-One effect of
the Sunday closing and anti-saloon
ordinances has been to increase the
number of what are called temper
ance saloons" where only soft drinks
are sold and which therefore do not
come under the head of saloons that
can be regulated by ordinance.
All of the regular saloons were closed
as tight as a drum yesterday. Some Of
the councilmen are now endeavoring
to have the present ordinances changed
so that 1t will read, "spirituous, vinous
and malt" beverages instead of "in-
toxicating" The amendment will make
the Temperance" saloons comply with
the city laws as well as the others.
The Union Oil company's steamer
Whittier, and barge Santa Paula,
which arrived late yesterday afternoon
commenced pumping crude oil into the
great steel tank recently erected near
the foot of First street. They bring
1S,SO0 barrels Of OIL the first large ship
ment to this city.
The steamer Santa Rosa, of the Pacific
Coast Steamship company's line, will be
returned to this southern run next week
and may be expected here on Tuesday
She has been completely reftted at
Moran Bros shpyard at an expense
of over 100000.
A special meeting of the city board
of old ipbt fa, 20
purpose of considering it's action in the
matter of being represented at the
appellate court in Los Angeles on May
26, when the case of the board against
the city council will be up for consider
alton. This. is an action brought by the
board to compel the council to levy a
school tax.
New Post-Exchange Building
Following the extensive construction
work already completed at Fort Rose
crans,. Col. William S. Patten, chief
quartermaster of the department of
California, has been authorized to select
site for new brick post-exchange
building at Fort Rosecrans, this city.
1t is stated that in all probability the
selection will be made OH recommends
ton of the post commander, Capt.
e. d. Scott, subject to the approval of
the department commander and the en-
gneer officer in charge of the govern
ment work at this port, as the build
ing will be erected near the fortifica-
tions.
Boulder Creek camp Is again busy.
The shortage of water, which interfered
with milling for several seasons. no
longer exists. The Lane mill is in oper.
alton for the Boulder Creek Mining
company and several shipments of bull
lion have been made. Prospectors are
busy everywhere.
Members of Company B, Seventh
regiment, N. G. c., are much elated
over the prospects of having model
armory' built according to their own
ideas and wishes. The company has an
offer from man of means who agrees
to erect the building on yearly contract
for it's occupancy and there seems little
doubt that satisfactory terms can be
arranged.
Los Angeles parties have agreed to
furnish the necessary capital for the
erection of a new block ON property
owned by U. S. Grant on Fourth street
between B and G streets.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-05-16
SANTA MONICA CENSUS
SHOWS LARGE GROWTH
Population Of the District Has More
Than Doubled Within the Last
Five Years
snecial 70 The tierald.


Special TO The Herald.
SANTA MONICA, May 15.-Official
census figures of the recently completed
enumeration Of Santa Monica bay dis
trict were today made public by City
Clerk Hemingway and show the total
population to be 1908. The previous
enumeration was made In 1900, at
which time count of S057 resulted.
In a census guessing contest, Instituted
by a local concern, the first prize win
ner is Miss Elvira Harrison, a book
keeper in the Ocean Park National
bank Miss Harrison guessed within
seven of the result.
Mrs. G. w. Street, wife of Contractor
Street who Is building the Malibu road,
was thrown from a carriage yesterday
afternoon and sustained injuries of a
serious if not fatal nature. Mrs. Street
in company with her two daughters
and son, was driving along the public
road north of Port Los Angeles when
their horse took fright and backed the
vehicle halfway off a ledge. Mrs. Street
and her son were thrown to the ground
the boy receiving several ugly cuts
about the head. Both the daughters
jumped from the carriage and escaped
injury.
An election of officers and q discus
sion of the septic-tank system for dis
posing of sewage will be the chief fea-
t,1 IN nf l.
cipal league called for Wednesday
evening. James D. Schuyler, civil
engineer of national repute, will be
present to present facts and figures
concerning the disposal of sewage in
other cities.
Miscellaneous Items
George Ryan, a resident of India
street, was before Recorder Guidinger
this morning on a charge of wife beat
ing. Ryan pleaded guilty and was held
for sentence next Saturday. Francesca
Hurtado paid a fine of $40 for disturb
ing the peace of Chinatown.
The steamship Santa Rosa has under
gone extensive alterations and will dock
at Port Los Angeles again in the near
future. Saturday the Santa Rosa left
Seattle to resume her old run, and al
the present time is at San Francisco
taking passengers and freight.
Twenty-four delegates from the Epis'
copal Sunday school were in attend.
ance yesterday afternoon at the Lo:
Anoeles convention
Building contractors are being led q
merry chase by Marshal Barretto who
is losing no time in enforcing the re-
Gently imposed tax on builders.
Manager Armacost Of the Vawter
Floral company, left today for Sunset
beach where he will make arrange
ments for the burial of the body of
Joseph j. Zimmerman which was dis
covered in the surf yesterday. zim-
norman was recent arrival here and
at the time of his death was interested
in the Vawter company.