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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-07
All Quiet in the Ohio Mines.

Dillonvale. Ohio. June G.-Thc sit
uation at all points in mining sub
district No. 5, was quiet this morn
ing. The strikers and troops are get
ting along nicely together AT Bradley
and no trouble is apprehended.
Tonight the troops are CHARTERED in
their tents at Bradley. Smithfield and
Plum Run. Gen. Speaks, commanding
the troops, said today that he was OPP
posed to keeping the men here any
longer. The situation about the mines
is unchanged. Officials of the United
Mine Workers have issued instructions
to all locals to refuse to accept the scale
of 1905 temporarily in order that op-
orators may induce. the old employees
to clean up mines and get ready for
resuming operations. Unless the 1908
scale is signed by the operators none of
the union men will return to work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-07

The rumors which were abroad in the
city Tuesday afternoon to the effect
that the county commissioners would
be in readiness to render their report
on the decision to be reached regarding
the Lockwood taxation adjustment for
the taxes levied against its properties
for the year 1905 appears to have been
unfoundcd. 1t appears that the asses
sons preferrng TO understand their at
tituGe before completing their work.
had obtained Il partial understanding
with one of the members of the board
that the decision would be reached at
least by 1.90 o'clock Tuesday night and
that the former had expectations that
such might be the case, although no
positive statement had been made on
authority to that effect. The work on
the committee on appropriations VIII
remain unsettled for an inlcfinite
length of time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-07
Masons Union Election.

AT the semi-annual meeting Of the
Waterville Bricklayers. Plastercrs and
Masons Union Tuesday evening the
following officers were elected for the
remainder Of the year: President,
George u. Meservey; vice president,
Charles Proctor; corresponding secre-
tary. T.. J. Marshall; financial secra-
tary. Joseph r. Prieo; treasurer Au-
gustus Marshall: sergeant at arms.
George Sexton: business agent, +. j.
Cote; finance committee. George d.
Meservey, f. j. Marshall. Charles
Roderick The reports of the officers
showed the union to be in splendid
condition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-07

Harry c. Graves writes Skowhegan
friends that he is located for the sum-
mer ut the theater in Wilmington. Del
He has signed for the fall and winter
as Il member of the orchestra at
Keith's vaudeville house in Trenton. n
j.. and the following summer has an
engagement at the Wisteria Grove, To-
Gated on the roof of the New York
theater. Several years ago he played in
the orchestra in the Augusta Opera
house. Mr.. Graves is considered one of
tho best xylophone soloists in the pro-
frssinn and his solos are a feature Jf
the entire act program.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-07
THEY TOOK GRAFT.
Pennsylvania R. R. Men Took Coal
Cos. Money as Matter Of Course.
One Clerk Had Thousands and Lots
Of Stock Thrown In.

Phila delphia. June 6.-The interstate
commerce commission today continued
its inv eStigatiOn of the relations of the
Pennsylvania Railroad officials and en-
ployes 10 various mining companies in
the bituminous coal district.
Joseph Boyer of Altoona. chief clerk
in tho office Of a. w. Gibbs, superin-
tendent of motive power, said he
owned stock in several companies and
that he had not paid for it. He said al
so that he holds an interest amounting
to $4,000 in undeveloped coal lands on
the west Pennsylvania division. He
paid for this stock.
Mr.. Boyer's testimony was Of a start
ling character. His stock holdings were
only a small portion of the gifts he adj
mitted receiving from coal mining
companies. AS a purchaser of fuel coal
he testified that he had received from
five companies an allowance of from
3 To cents a ton on coal used by the
the railroad for fuel purposes. From
tho latter part of 1909 to date he had
received more than $4,000. The money
was first sent to him in cash. but later
cashiers checks We're sent to Cashier
Hasting of the Second National Bank
of Altoona and placed on deposit for
Boyer.
The companies which made him the
allowance we've the Graft Coal Co, the
Clea"field & Rranton Coal Co, the Dun
Kirk Coal Co.. and Thomas Blythe &
CO. The Graft Coal Co. allowed him five
cents a ton and the Clearfield x Bran
ton Co gave nim Il share in the profits
which amounted to not less than four
cents IA ton. Blythe & Co. gave him
three cents a ton.
He was asked why he Disseminated
in favor of Blythe & Co. He replied that
he did not discriminate as the money
came to him without solicitation or
any effort on his part. He believed that
the money had been paid i'll the same
manncr to his predecessors in office and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-07
Somerset Pomona.

The next meeting Of the Somerset
County Pomona Grange will be held
with Palmyra Grange next Tuesday,
June l.. 1t Will be an all-day session
with = Harvest feast served at noon by
the sisters Of the local Grange
Two paperS of more than usual in
tercst will be discussed. The first is
Intensive Farming or the Thorough
Cultivation of the Soil" This subject
is at present engaging the attention of
farmers to a marked degree. Among
the Patrons who will discuss this are
II. /. Goodrich, II. G. JohOnnett. James
Smith and others.
The other subject is state Roads"
This has come before the Patrons Of
Somerset in some form or another for
several months. but Tuesday il is ex-
rected that the State highway commits
sioner, Hon. Paul ID. Sargent Of Ma
chiaS, Will lie present and speak at
length upon this topic.
The question rs it Advisable to Offer
Prizes to Stimulate Interest in the Va
rious Lines of Grange Work." will be
considered by A. p. Howes. w. a.
Blaisdell. Aaron Frost. Mrs Annie Vim
ing ana others.
II. l.. Goodrich. master of Palmyra
Grange. will give the address Of well
GENE which Will be responded 10 by the
master Of the Canaan Grange. George
H. Foster. The literary part of the pro-
grtri will consist of readings by Mrs
Carttr Mrs. c. ii. Folsom, Lula Park
man. q. III. Folsom. Mrs. l.. +. Foley
and Sylvia Stanley; selection. Grange
Orch SRA; vocal solos by Frank ToWlc
Mrs Lancaster, Vera Aprleby. Lillian
Robinson and Mildred Taylor The
Fifth degree will be conferred in the
long form upon a large class.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-07
ROCKEFELLER AN EXTREME.
Speaker at Religious Congress Say
He Is Not Typical Capitalist.

Chicago, June G.-That Rockefeller
and the beef packers are typical repre-
sentatircs OF capitalism was denied
by T. X. Webster of the Western Man
ufacturing Co. before the Congress of
Religions in the Park Congregational
church last night.
These men, the speaker declared, are
the extremes corresponding to the eN-
ceedln%ly poor among the lhboring class
but he admitted that they are more
menar" to the country in that their in
tluence is welded even in The halls of
Congress.
The labor unions also had their cham
pions at the meeting. Luke Grant and
the Rev. Charles steele. Presbyterian
Labor missionary. in their addresses.
did not spare the church.
Judge Mack told of the work which
the juvenile court is doing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-07

Wednesday night was observed as
Chilir"n's meeting by Skowhegan
Grange. This has been an annual event
with the local Grange for the past few
years ard is much enjoyed by the lit
tie ones. y program of special interest
to them had been prepared and was
successfully carried out under the di-
rection of a committee composed of
Mrs. Emma C Pencil. Mrs. Flora y.
Robinson and Mrs. Belle F. Caswell. At
its close refreshments We're served.
those in charge of the dining room be-
ink Frank l.. Parker. Mrs. -Addic p
Shattuck. Mrs. Cora +. Hurley. Horace
Low and Miss Jeanette Hill. The oc-
caSion was greatly enjoyed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-07

believed that he was only following the
custom Of the department.
What did you do with the money?
asked Attorney Glasgow.
Il kaEt it all"
How do you account for getting ii?
II imagine somebody had been get
tirg ii before me-
Mr.. Boyer said that for the money
he received from the coal companies
he did what he could for them" Asked
to explain this. he said he distributed
the orders of fuel coal among these
companies to the best advantage.
did you ever refuse any money!
Eyes"
"Whv?"
"Well. 1 DIDN'T know the people who
offered it."
Mr.. Boyer said his salary is 1925 4
month His stock holdings are worth
at par something more than $1,000
Roughly estimated the money received
by Mr.. Boyer from the companies men,
toned was as follows:
Graft Coal Co, $4,000; Clearfield <
Branton Co., $4,000; Dunkirk Co, $3.50
Smith & Turner. $lS.520; Thomas
Blythe Co., $4,000.
A. w. Gibbs, general superintendent
of motive power. Mr.. Boyer's superior
officer. testified that he knew nothing
Of his chief clerks acceptance of money
from the coal companies. Mr.. Gibbs adj
nitted that he had heard that Former
Chief Clerk Rohrer lad received pres
entS, but the rumorS We're not tangible
and he had no knowledge on the sub
ject.
Mr.. Gibbs was asked if he had ever
been instructed to buv fuel coal from
the keystone Coal x Coke Co. He re.
piled that when Il new company wa.
organized it was customary for the
railroad to help il by purchasing fue
coal until such time as it should be
come well established. This applied no
only to the keystone Co, but to Other
new companies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-07

Robert NJ. Clark Of Fairfield was in
town Wednesday. Nj. Clark has charge
of the Kennebec drive from the falls
here to the boOms at Halloween. inc
drive il moving faster than usual TINS
spring owing to the many rains which
have kept the pitch of water up.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-07

The funeral of Edwin Gledhili, VINO
was drowned in Indian pond last
Thursday, will be held Friday at IL
O'Clock from his late residence on Mad
ison avenue. The remains We're brought
here Wednesday morning from Pitts
field. where they arrived on the Bangor
Pullman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-07

The first annual Field day OF the
Somerset Veterans Association, "nich
was to have been held at LakcW"pd
Wednesday, was indefinitely postpnhed
owing to the rain. Gen. Chamberlain
was notified not to come, early that
morning by telegraph.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-07

Thu scmi-monthly meeting Of the
Somerset county board of pension ex-
aniniTg surgeons was held "Wednesday
in the office of DR.. l.. a. Dascombc. The
other two members, Drs. f. J. Taylor
Of pittsfield and f. G. Andrews Of
North Arson were in attendance. TWO
veterans from the Togus Home We're
W..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-07
INVITATION TO PUBLIC
To Visit Chicago Plants and Form
Their Own Judgment.

Chicago June G.-The Chicago packers
have inserted in all of the daily papers of
this city u full page advertisement invit-
ing the general public to visit their
plants and by means of a personal in
spect;on obtain satisfaction as to the
purity and wholesomencss of the pack
erS' products. and as to the cleanliness of
and sanitary condition of the buildings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-07

Tb. remains of Thomas Lcger. who
died here at the home OF ms son on
Monday Of old age, were taken 10 Rng-
ersville. y. r.. Tuesday afternoon for
burial Mr.. Leger had lived in this
town but six weeks, coming here in
April from Augusta. His age was ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-07

Capt Harold l.. Pepper of Co. H. ID
Reg, y. G.. s. NJ, left Wednesday af-
ternoon, to attend. the school Of in
strucIion for the officers of this regi-
ment which was III session in Angus
ia Yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-07

Charles Warren, J. X. Pollard. H. l..
Garland and benjamin Patterson Of
Winslow left Wednesday for Augusta,
where as delegates, they will attend
the Republican county convention. The
remainder of the delegates will go this
morning. A large number Of prominent
Republicans of Waterville also went to
the Capital Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-07

William Cass, who has made his
home here for the past four years, has
moved MS family to Portland. He was
head brakeman on the Skowhegan-
Portland freight, but has changed his
run to trains No. % and % between
Wattryilie and Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-07

The death of the young child Of Mr..
and Mrs Odelon Butler occurred
Wednesday morning at their home at
1O4 Water street, at the age of one
year, from the effects Of a short attack
of pneumonia. The funeral will be
held from the st. Francis de Sales
church at 8 O'Clock Friday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-07

A private skating party will he given
this evening al the Coliseum. A "hur-
~ gurdy" will furnish tn" music and
arrangements have been made for the
accommodation of special cars on the
Watervilie X Oakland Street Railway.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-07

Mrs. Ida A. Buck, accompanied by
the reader Of the Christian Science
Society Of this city, Mrs. Hallett, will
leave this morning for Boston where
they are to participate in the eXer-
cises of the annual convention of the
Christian Science churches and also
the dedication of the First Church Of
Christ. Scientist, of Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-07

Mrs ]. J. Newell of California who
has been visiting for several days at
the home of her sister, Mrs. George
Cannon of this city, will leave this
morning for a visit of 10 days with
friends and relatives in Boston, after
which she will leave with Mr.. Newell
on their return trip to their home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-07

An amateur dramatic club is to be
formed in this town this summer and
the plan is to produce at least one play
month during the coming fall and
winter. SkOwhegan in former years had
one of the best amateur clubs in Maine
and there is talent enough in town at
present 20 form q good one. a number
Of plays are now under considera ton
for early production.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-07

AS Miss Glenys Brown. sister of Mr.
and Mrs. F. +. Brown of this city was
riding the pony of Carl Jones on Gen.
ter street Wednesday evening, the ami
mai became frightened and reared into
a wagon which was proceeding along
the road before it. Miss Brown was
thrown to the ground by the contact
and sustained fracture of two ribs
and several severe bruises about the
head Prompt recovery is expected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-07

The game which was to have been
played at the Central Maine park
"Wednesday afternoon was Of course
cancelled. This was the last game to
have been played and as the term is
nearing rapidly to it's close and the
members are somewhat cnsrosSed by
final examinations, the rehearsing of
their class parts. etc. it has been prac-
1ically decided that the game will not
he plaVed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-07

Wesley G. Getchell has successfully
passed his examination for the posi-
ZION of locomotive engineer on the
Maine Central and has been transferred
to P0rtland where ne will run a shift
or until his turn shall have arrived
for a permanent position.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-07

Miss Gertrude Clark has returned
home from Bangor where for the past
six months she has been taking
course of instruction in the Doe Bust.
ness College.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-07
New Paper for Providence, r. |.

Providence. r. l., June 6.-The list
Of daily newspapers published in this
city will be augmented on July 4th
by the appearance of a morning edi-
ton of the Tribune-Telegram This
announcement was made editorially
today in the evening edition Of the
latter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-07

Two men were before Judge Shaw
Wednesday morning, having been ar
rested on the charge of drunkenness.
one paid a fine and the other was
committed in default of payment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-07
SKOWHEGAN.

William Quinn has returned from Z
visit with his son in AmeSbury, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-07

Mrs. Cecil Fl. Tilton and her young
son Malcolm. who have been in Boston
for eight weeks as the guest of her sis
ter, Mrs. Scott, arrived home Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-07

Harold d. Ross has returned from
the University of Maine and will pass
the summer vacation here with his pa
rents, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles A. Ross.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-07

Miss Carrie Stemetz, head mllner at
the store of the l.. H. Soper Co, is in
the Boston markets for a few days in
the interest of her department.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-07

Miss Grace English returned to her
home in Lewiston Wednesday morning.
She had been the guest for n week Of
Mr. ana Mrs Edward Pumlow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-07

The Taconnet baseball team will
leave for Pittsfield Saturday morning,
for a game with the nine Of that town,
which is said to be very fast.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-07

'"rhe Convict's Daughter" will be
presented in Grange hall Thursday
night. The advance sale is very large
and q crowded house is assured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-07

Miss Millie McNellpy, who has been
visitlng her aunt. Mrs. Brown, returned
Wednesday to her home in Clinton
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-07

The Coburn baseball team has dis
banded for the season and the remain
ing gaines We're cancelled by Manager
Swan Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-07

Th" two Elmore touring cars which
were bought last winter by Sheriff
Clyde n. Smith and Charles Green ar
rived in Lewiston Tuesday and the two
gentlemen, accompanied by Herbert
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-07

Charles w. Atchley returned Wednes-
day from short visit with friends in
Readfcld, where he also transacted
business
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-07

it was apparent that the Wadsworth
substitute met the exact objections he
raised regarding the Beverage amend
ment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-07

Mrs. w. II. Gannett of Augusta was
the guest Wednesday Of Mr.. ana MIS-.
William II. Clifford.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-07

Mrs. Martin Bartlett Of this city has
returned from Il visit with relatives in
Boston
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-07

Miss Florence Priest of Vassalboro
returned Wednesday from Il short visit
with her sister Miss Edith Priest at
FOSs hall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-07

Mrs. George Thyng will leave this
morning to attend the wedding of her
niece, Miss Amy Thyng, who will be
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-07
WATERVILLE.

F. w. Allen is visiting friends in Ban
gOr for a few days
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-07

Mrs. William Flagg returned
Wednesday from q short visit IN Etna.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-07

Wentworth, left on the noon train to
drive them home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-07

G. II Nelson went to Bangor Welnes !
day on business for a day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-07

married at her home in Belgrade to
Arthur Alexander of that place.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-11-25
BLACK HILLS GOLD OUTPUT
Homestake's Great Supremacy Is Shown
in the YEARS. Ein,irae

Special to The Journal.
Pierre, S. D., Nov 24.-The gold pro-
duction Of the mines in the Black Hills
for the past year was valued at Sc, 1885, =
900, which is quarter of million less
than last year. The Homestake for this
year reports an output worth IS, 240, 900,
an increase of nearly 5000, 900 over last
year.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-11-25
GOLD FINDS COMMON
"Something Doing" in the Breckenridge
=. District All the Time.

-
Special to The journal. -
Breckenridge, ; Col, Nov. 24.-The
startling discoveries of the past few
weeks, wherein several fortunes were
added to, the many of the Breckenridge
district, has sent many, seurrying to- the
hills in quest Of. zinc and gold. In con-.
sequence some mines are being operated
short handed. 80.
while many were rushing to-. the hills.
one man chose the town as his field and
gold as his goal. Within the< limits of
this little city he traced a. streak of nav
dirt to its source. From this source he
removed pan of dirt, which under
washing, yielded eleven pennyweights of
yellow metal. The greater part of this is
In nugget form, the remainder being fine.
"A jeweler, with whom the prize. was en-
trusted, weighed. out gold having a value
OF Sl2, suggesting that the dirt of the
placer Is worth thousands of dollars tn
the cubic yard. The nuggets have been
placed on, exhibition. r .r.-.
"A prospector came galloping into camn
yesterday with one Of the richest speci
mems or te1lurium ore that has been
seen in this district. It was broken
from streak having a width of one
inch and value of $4,7S3 in gold to the
ton, according to test .- >,
Eighteen inches of solid, ore have been
exposed on the Charley Ross mine: so
rich and so clean is the ore that the dis,
coverers expect to ship II without any
preparation. 5..-,