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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-05-08
WEDDING OUT THE BREAD LINE.
Grafters" ard Tramps Now Bsins
Run Down

san Francisco. May The bread
me question still vexes the committee.
III spite Of strong effort to sys-
| teHiatlZe the work. there is still con-
| fusion. and still it is certain that there
Is graft somewhere along the line-not
among the relief workers, of course.
but among certain members of the
proletariat. who have already been
caught making large caches of pro-
visions. Yet there is less of this than
there has been, and there will proba-
My De less every day, as the commit
tecmen and the Red Cross straighten
things out and put their fingers on the
corrupt spots. Yesterday, for the first
time, supplies were refused to able
bodied loafers who had no excuse to Of
fer for not going to work. Today.
there was more of this, and cor
responding reduction in the issuance Of
provisions. Indeed. it would seem that
the free food has attracted to the city
q certain element which wants to live
without labor. and that for ten days
san Francisco has been paradise for
the tramp.
1t is definitely known now that GER
tain persons with good sank accounts,
which they could realize on through
the promissory note system for i'm
mediate demands are feeding at the
expense of the government. ..'
Prominent and honest citizens will be
asked to go through the lines and pick
out the unworthy applicants in their
own districts. These persons are not
destitute. not even likely to be; they
are simply stocking their kitchens and
cellars.
The local Japanese have undertaken
Systematically the care of Japanese
refugees. Out of the 10000 Japanese
by the disaster approximately
5000 have been sent to the interior.
About 5000 are at the various relief
camps in San Francisco and 1000 at
Oakland. The Japanese government
has wired a contribution Of $4,000
AS for the liquor situation, it has re-
versed everything in this region. San
Francisco has been a wide-opan city,
where most of the saloons closed
neither FOR night nor for Sunday; Oak
land was the quiet city of homes. But
now saloons in Oakland are permitted
to open in the daylight hours, while il,
San Francisco all the remaining liquor
is in tho hands of police commissioners
and Federal authorities. So strict are
the regulations that dealers who have
had good reason to move their stock
have had to get formal permission and
to put the stuff in the hands of the
soldiers while in transit. John C..
Lynch, collector of internal revenue, is
exercising the same precautions. with
regard to bonded goods. A lengthy
thirst line" travelled to Oakland to re-
lieve the pressure. but there was no
disorder.
Perhaps never in the history of the
rity has there been so little crime.
With the saloons closed. Chinatown.
The Barbary Coast and other haunts
IF criminals wiped out. and soldiers
and marines on almost every block in
the residence district. there have been
few crimes Of any kind. 1t Is the
opinion of the police that most Of the
criminal element has left the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-05-08
WINTHROP.
May Meeting of w. c. T. U.

The regular meeting of the Winthrop
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
for May was an occasion Of unusual in
terest, on account of the return of the
president. Mrs. H. j. Bailey, from
California where she has been spending
the winter. The meeting was held at
the Friends church, Winthrop Center.
Fifty-two people were in attendance
The vice-presidcnt, Mrs. Clara W.
Mumford. called the meeting to order
and conducted the program. The
opening exercises were as follows:
Singing. Home. Sweet Home" by the
audience Devotional services, con-
Quoted by Mrs. Anna Kelsey. Solo.
He Leadcth Me-" by Mrs. Florence
Hawkes.. A very appropriate greeting
from the society was extended to the
president by Mrs. Harriet Kilbreth.
bouquet of daffodls from the ladies'
of the Union was presented to Mrs.
Bailey. with brief remarks by Mrs.
Cummings. In response, Mrs. Bailey.
after EXPIRE ssing her complete surprise
and appreciation Of the exercises en-
tertained the audience at some length
with an account of her visit in Cali
fornia. mentioning various places of
interest in Southern California and Civ
ing more in detail an account Of her
visit i'm San Francisco, where she was
entertained by some ladies from Win
throp Center about eleven days
previous to the earthquake.
The roll call followed Mrs. Bailey's
remarks. each member repeating an
appropriate quotation. After solo
by Mrs. Florence Hawkes. the usual
order of business was observed. With
two exceptions, the superintendent of
departments were present. and each
reported some work done in her de-
partment. Delegates were appointed
to attend the county convention at
Gardiner. Adjourned. by singing
"Blest be the Tie that Binds" A social
hour followed, with light refreshments
served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-05-08
THE FoREsTERs.
Grand Court of Maine Will Meet Here
The Program.

The Grand Court of Maine. Forester>
OF America. will hold the annual SEES
SION Wednesday in Gardiner. Many OF
IN" delegates will arrive today. anG
VIII be given a reception in the even
ing by Court Robert Emmett. The pro-
gram VIII be as follows:
This cvening-Reccption to the dele
gates by Court Robert Emmett, No. 4
Comforting of Initiatory degree. Bro
a. NJ Wheeler in charge. Social SEES
sion.
edncsday-Conventio called to
order at 10 O'Clock. Grand Chief Rang
or L. +. Graham in the chair. Address
of elcome to the city by Mayor knight.
ana response by the Grand Chief
Ranger. Regular order Of business,
ana adJournElent at 11.30.
Excursion to Togus and Augusta ut
12.45
The convention will resemble at 4
o'clock. Election of officers and re-
Sular business
"Wednesday evening Reception and
banquet to the officers ana delegates.
by kcnnebcC Council, Companions of
the Forest. At the post prandial cX-
erciseS NJ. A. Haraden will act as toast
master and among the speakers will
be Supreme Grief Ranger VIM. A.
Hogan of Lowell. and Supreme Secrc-
tary f.. NJ. McMurtry of Brooklyn, n.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-05-08

Ilall"Well Commandcry No 317. q. u.
6. G.. rendered reception to Lady
Hannah Simmons, grand trclatc nf
Maine, Saturday evening, Nav :.
Among the grand officers present were
Sir Knight and Lady Ivers of Water
Vile Lady Libby. Lady Simmons.
Deputy Grand Commander Leighton of
Hallowoll and H. A. Heath Of Augusta
The following program was carried
out: Address of Welcome by y. &.
Earl l.. Frost: banjo solo by Mr.. and
Mrs. fonley; singing by Mr. and Mrs.
Conlcy; singing by Messrs. Olsen.
Goodwin, Snare and RunnclS. There
We're 10 present from the three COM
manderics. A bountiful rcpast was en-
joycd by all.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-05-08
A Call for Republican Caucus.

at meeting Of the city committee at
the city council rooms Monday after
noon permanent organiza ton was eff
fected by the choice of II. p. Clearwa-
ter rs chairman. and George S. Pat
terson as secretary d treasurer for the
coming year.
The committee have issued for Re
publican caucus to be held May 14th to
nominate a candidate for city marshall
made necessary by the resignation of
Mr.. Fish. with this caucus to be fol-
lowed by a special election for mar
shall and choose upon that the caucus
for choice of twelve delegates to the
county convention in June together
with all the detail of the campaign
work for the gubernatorial election in
September. The committee will be
pretty busy until then.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-05-08

William II. Hornaday. director of thu
Bronx Geological! Garden. who is now
suffering from serious illness. supposed
to have been caught from monkey. is
well known to many people in this city
either through personal acquaintance OF
through familiarity with his literary
work. and his friends will be interested
to read the following extract from u let
ter written to Homer r. Dill hy H. r.
Mitchell, acting director: II regret to b.
Obliged to inform you Of Mr.. Hornaday !
very serious illness lie was taken with
tonsilitis a couple of weeks ago. and was
getting along nicely. Dut within the las.
few days mastOid abscesS has devel-
Opod which it was necessary Ia operate
upon TIL" operation of course was a very
serious one. Mr. Hornaday went through
it successfully and there was no dcvelop
ments to cause alarm, although his con-
dition must he considered very critical
for the next few days. We cannot help
but feel very hopeful of the ultimate
outcome"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-05-08

cure licenses annually, reported ia
Forably. The ordinance was given
passage.
alderman Weeks said that the ap-
peafance of the South Gardiner celne-
terry is a disgrace to the city. nearly all
OF the stones being toppled over or al
ready To TIP. An order was passed in
"'iu''lhg the committee on burying-
srounHs to investigate the matter, and
ascertain the cost of having repairs
made.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-05-08
JAPANESE CHURCHES TO UNITE
COMMITTEES Named to Effect Mercer ~
All Protestant Creeds.

Tokyo. May THE evangelical al
nance composed of 172 delegates.
japanese and foreigners. from all parts
OF the empire. has adopted plan for a
church federation consisting of in
dividual churches regardless Of de-
nomination. The delegates also ap-
proved of resolution contemplating
the union of all the Professionals in one
national church. A committee of
twenty: representing all the demonina-
tions. was appointed to carry the
resolution into effect. The action Is
considered to be one of profound
significance and revolutionary IN char
acter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-05-08

Miss Evelyn l.. Gilmore of Gardiner.
has completed the work of making
card catalogue of the Library of the
Soldiers. Home at Togus. She has
made catalogue of both the titles
and authors of the books in the Libra
ry, in all little more than eight
thousands volumes, not including the
reference volumes. bound volumes of
magazines and various government
publication. The work has been done
to the entire satisfaction of the officers
Of the Home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-05-08
Joel johnson.

joel Johnson died i'm the hospital
Monday morning at s o'clock, aged 81
years. Mr.. Johnson was born in New
York city. and was a machiniSt by
trade. He enlisted in New York, Aug
%. 1862, in X Co, 18th n. Y. Cav, and
was discharged at Memphis. Tenn,
June L., 1865. per General Orders No.
So. lie Was admitted to this Branch
Dec. 80. 1892, and was formerly a
member of Home 60. j..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-05-08

Mrs. Manley T. Pooler and two
daughters. the Misses Mabel and Flor
ence. who had been in Washington. d.
c.. for the winter. have returned home.
Mr.. POoler met the party in Boston. re-
turning with them. A week ago sun
day Mr.. Poolor met his mother and two
brothers in South birmingham. Mass.
the first time the three had been to-
gether in 30 years. Mr.. Pooler's mother
Is 80 years of age.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-05-08
GARDINER.
CITY GOVERNMENT.
Large Amount of Business-Drinkina
Fountain rendered City.

In spite of the arguments that have
heen made and the orders that have
been passed it was o'clock last even
ing before the city fathers were ready
for business. Alderman Wing held the
chair in the absence of Mayor Knight
Considerable business was transacted
but it included nothing of extraordi-
nary interesting except the offer by
MIS-. StinSon to give the city Il Inagni-
ticent memorial fountain for the conf
mon. The most exciting feature was
an argument when business was sus-
pended, of the quality of liquor that is
being sCld in Gardiner. Special men
ton was mad" of what is known as
THE Old Tip
An order was PASSED accepting the
following offer and extending vote of
thanks to Mrs. Stinson for her great
generosity.
Gardiner Maine, May j. 1906.
To the Honorable Mayor and CITY
Council of the City of Gardiner:
! hereby offer to present to the CITY
of Gardiner a Drinking Fountain to he
placed upon the common in memory of
my late husband. Mr. Silas G. Stinson.
by feet inches at it's base: upon the
base will b. placed a plinth; upon the
fllEth four pillars and upon the pillars
Will h" placed cap. the cap, bowl. pill
lars and plinth will all be Of polished
Barre granite.
/ will place the fountain ulon a good
substantial foundation with man-hnle
attached; will also connect the fGun-
tam with the city water and sewer
also furnish !, receptacle for ice. Said
fountain tn be presented to the city
of Gardiner ready for uSe.
This offer to the city is made upon
the following conditions: First, That
the fountain and that part of the COM
mon near the fountain be kept in good
condition. Second. That the city shall
furnish all ice and water necessary for
the use of the fountain. Third, That
the city shall properly protect the foun-
tam during the winter months.
VIII endeavor to have the fountain
IN use by the fourth day of July next.
as have conditionalIy made all ncces-
Sary contracts for the fountain to be
ready at that time
Hoping to hear from you promptly |
remain,
Most respectfully yours.
ELLEN STINSON
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-05-08

At Hinckley Saturday the Skowhe-
gan High schools were defeated by the
Good Wills : to 2. The Skowhcgans
were unable to hit safely when a hit
meant run. Several of the team were
left and did not get home until the late
train. 1t was the Skowhegan's first de-
feat Owing to a misunderstanding all
of the nine did not report at the depot
and three substitutes were played
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-05-08
Says His Wife Is Anarchist.

Atlanta, Ga. May because she
expressed joy when President McKin-
ley was assassinated and because OF
his consequent belief that she possess
ed anarchistic tendencies, E A. Facer
has begun suit for divorce from his
wife. Mrs. Josephine Facer, to whom
he was married in 1888. He declares
that not in years has he gone to bed
without the fear that he would be kill-
ed before morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-05-08

Licenses We're granted as follows:
Memberships Hamilton. George H.
Powers, VIM. Footcr Lewis W. James.
Frank II. Goodrich. T.. L. jerks, Harry
Miller.
billiard HaIls-Arthur F. Ring. Al
tired T.. troSsman. Henry 4; Sawyer
Bowling Al!cy-Ii. a. Arnold.
Aucti"neCrs-M. \. Harradcn, Nm. T.
Prcblc. Frank T.. Reed.
WciSher of Ice-Frcd 4. Ferry.
The Memorial day committee Of
Heath Post, &. A. r.. extended an in
Fltatlon for the members Of the city
government t" participate with tn" post
| III tn" observance Of Memorial lday. The
| invitation Wds accepted. on lecom-
| mendhtirn Of MlrShal Andrews. Tru-
ant officer WAS appointed Il special no
lice officer. THE nomination of John
W IGht as special officer was. also con-
frlnod
report from Tax Collector Barker
showed jhat Of taxes for the wear Of
1904 about $500 remains uncollocted and
| for the year 1908 about 100. J. r.
Sl"sberG WAS granted permission to
place STAPLE and ring in the curhinC
Of the sidewalk in front of his store on
Water street for the purpose of hitch
| ing Il horse
TIL" nomination of \. *. .J",vctt as
liquor agent Was confirmed.
The Lawrence Eros. 90. of South
Gardiner petition for repairs ia h.
made in from Of their mill. and offered
To pay half the costs. Tn" order was
passed authorizing the street commits
sinner and committee on highways; to
| make such repairs as are necessary.
a report from the committee on sew
ers recommended that sewers he built
on High. Winter Pliistcd ana Beech
streets. The report was accepted
An order was introduced instructing
the committee on sewers to have the
sewer not terminating in private
drain on Dresden avenue continued
| and instructing the city auditor to take
legal steps for making AUDITORS pay:
also the increase in the sewerage faciI-
tiles on Winter street. The order was,
passed.
petition was received asking that
| a permanent sidewalk of concrete from
Pine to Walnut street on Central street
The wooden sidewalk there is said to
| be III very bad condition. The petition
was reterre to the proper committee.
petition for an arc light on the ex-
tension of Harrison avenue and Ash
streets was referred to the committee
IN street lights
An order WAS passed inStruCting the
board of engineers and committee on
| fire department 20 ascertain the cost
of repairs necessary to be made on the
| steamer "Fircny," and. with the ad-
vice of the city solicitor contract foI.
| the repairs to be made making provis-
| ion for q steamer to be substituted
while the FREELY" is away
An order was passed instructing the
| engineers and committee on fire depart
| ment to investigate the oil | reservoir on
Harrison avenue and report at the next
| meeting whether the reservoir be re-
paired or filled. 1t is said to be in a
| DANCE, Gus condition.
| The committee on SieWalks advised
| that :he Southw est end of Harrison
| avenue rot be widened until a survey
| is made to establish the road line and
| recommended that the street commits
| sioner build a rail along the lower side.
The committee appointed to ascertain
| the ACCESSIBILITY of passing an ordinance
requiring all collectors Of Junk to Sc
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-05-08

Charlotte Brown. who died Saturday
morning after brief illness from bron-
chit.s. We're held from the home Of her
daughter, Mrs. Ada Collier, High street,
Monday afternoon at o'clock. Al;
The deceased was 70 years Of age and
IS survived by two children. Charles
Brown and Mrs. Collier, both Of Oakland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-05-08

The district meeting of Odd Fellows will
be held in this place Thursday May 10.
Samaritan Lodge of Waterville will work
the Second degree and Anon Lodge of
Oakland the Third degree All Odd Fell
lows are cordially invited to be present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-05-08

The Working League of the Congre-
gational church had as its guests Mon
day afternoon at a regular meeting the
members of the Good Will Club Of the
same society. The meeting was held
in the chul oh parlors on the island
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-05-08
James CIouqh.

The death of James Clough. an old
resident Of this city, occurred yester-
day. his ago being Sc years. The fun
eral will occur at o'clock Thursday
afternoon from his late residence on
Middle street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-05-08

The following furloughs We're APP
proved Monday: Charles Brown
George F.. Rowlcs. Boston. Mass: Her
man S. Still, Haverhill, Mass Peter
Carter, Amherst. Mass; Jason Morse,
Portland, Me: Louis j. Aristide, Am
hcrSt, Mass
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-05-08

Mrs. Sarah Gledhill entertained the
Social Circle of the Centenary Metho-
dist church at her home on Madison
avenue Monday afternoon. Refresh
mentS were served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-05-08

LaBarrc Brothers Mnstrels have
been engaged for Il performance in the
Opera house on Friday evening. This
event will bring to n close the drama
tic season ut the Home ,'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-05-08

Mr.. and Mrs. c. Davis Miller have re-
turned home from California where
they had been for the past three
months. Fortunately they had left San
Francisco some 10 days before the
earthquake. They report very pleas
ant trip
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-05-08

Edward Wright, head clerk at Buck
mans drug store for the past three
years, has resigned, closing his connec-
ton with the firm last Saturday night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-05-08
Funeral of the Late Maria Bornhein,er

The funeral of the hate Maria Born
hcimer was held from tho residence Of
her sister. Mrs. George Clark. Second
street Monday afternoon, Rev. L. H.
Clark of Gardiner officiating Many
friends ere present to pay last respects
TO the departed loved one.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-05-08

lDr. Walsh reports u continued improve
mont IN tn" cas-" of Charles Thorn who
was recently seriously injured by 4 fan
from the roof OF the new Tayntor stonc
Sind
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-05-08

Fifty bushels Of sweet corn recently mr.
rived at this station to be distrih,it ed
among those wishing to plant for tho
corn shop.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-05-08

Daniel II. Weeks has returned to
camp from months leave of absence
and resumed his position at the Home
store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-05-08

NJ. L. Titon. who is employed at North
Wayne. passed the Sabbath at his home
in town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-05-08

Mrs. ]. H. Withereil has returned from
q two weeks visit with her sister, Mrs.
s. j. Kinds in Stoneham Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-05-08

Mrs. S. J. Walton has returned home
from Boston, where she had been the
guest since Easter of her daughter,
Miss Ethel S. Walton
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-05-08

clyde Stevens, formerly motorman on
me W. " Q. Electric Road. now employed
In Portland. arrived home yesterday FOR
d two weeks vacation
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-05-08

Thomas Corrigan, who has been ol
furloush to Cambridge. Mass, returned
Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-05-08

Fish and Game Warden Fred Clark of
Smithfield was tho guest Of friends here
over Sunday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-05-08

Mrs. +. G. Stevens has returned
home after passing several months in
New York and Boston
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-05-08
CITY GOVERNM ENT.
Many Important Matters Received At
tention Last Evening.

Tho regular monthly meeting Of tho
city government was held last evening
Mayor Goodwin presiding. Aldermen WI
lis. Pickard. Stickney, Jewett. Gray and
Sleeves being present.
Alderman Willis, chairman of the com
mittee on claims. presented Roll of Ac-
counts No. 4, with order accompanying
authorizing payment of claims therein
specified.
Thes urinary of accounts follows:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-05-08

Miss Mary Spaulding. who has been
employed in Skowhegan. is at the home
of her mother. Mrs. f. r. SnauIdipr
Aver street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-05-08

T. j. Nelson, who has been employed
In diassport. Pa. during the winter. is
passing few weeks in town before going
to his home in Readfield
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-05-08

Dana Clark left yesterday for Bangor
after passing Sunday at the home of his
sister, Mrs. ID. y. Ellis
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-05-08

Mr. and Mrs. Willct of Lewiston were
guests Of Mrs. Willct's parents, Mr.. AMI
Mrs. Thomas Poolcr.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-05-08

". +. Henderson returned to Richmond
yesterday. after a short stay with hi;
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. W. II. Henderson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-05-08

Miss Laura Hoxie returned to Port
land Monday to continue her studies in
business college in that city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-05-08

. Mrs. Charles Corliss of Bath is the
guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. r.
NJ. I.aflin