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Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-14

This particular trip to the railroad
railroad shops would not be particular
ly remarkable were 1t not for the fact
that exactly so years ago on that date
MI. Bennett stood over that same anvil
and spattered the sparks for the first
time. Although there are other labor
ing men who have worked at these
same shops during greater number
of years than has Mr.. Bennett, there
is surely,.no man in the State Of Maine
whose features can bear the testimony
to a well-preserved and vigorous life
as is depicted in the accompanying cut
Mr.. Bennett was a native Of Troy
and went to Augusta when but II years
of age to practice the trade Of black
smith which he had learned in the
town+of Richmond while at work there
as Sn7apprentice since being nine years
old. He has watched the evolution Of
the Maine Central from the time when
it's terminal station was Augusta and
when IL was known az the Kennebec &
Portland Railroad. At this time while
he was an employe in the car shops at
Augusta the resources of the Kennebec
river had scarcely begun to be known
to the rest of the State. Forests lined
the banks on the greater part of the
way between there and here and pro-
grGss by rail was slow and the accom-
modltions for travel poor and meagre.
Mr.. Bennett tells of the time when he
made his way by team in the year 1859
to the New Hampshire line the trip re-
quiriEg three days. To-day" he says,
lone can take nap in Waterville and
wake up within space of four or five
hours and find himself in Massachu-
sets.
Mr.. Bennett has been a lifelong Re-
publican and reader of the Journal and
1t seems but just to give him this
uch-deserved space in our columns
when the average reader is naturally
inclined to view the effects of a long
and well-spent life with feelings of
veneration.
Although he is a citizen of Water
vile his home, in another sense, is in
Augusta at the house occupied by
Ralph Green and owned by himself
since the days when, as a boy, he start
ed to rear home for himself at No 90
Green street. He is Free Mason of
good standing and has passed the list
mile stone Of his life's journey without
ever having been absent from his work
but two weeks ON account of sickness
since. as boy, he first strapped the
apron about his waist at the age of nine
years. If any other citizen of Waterville
or Augusta can show a better record it
would be of great interest to the read
ers of the Journal to be able to locate
the same.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-14
THE COOPER TRIAL.
Continued from Page One.)

games" and Charlie Northy kissed the
witness several times. The KISSING
between all those present was OF d
somewhat general character 1t ap-
7,.qred. During that winter Mr.. Coop
=. was laid up with an injury, and
rhefe was no "Crockinole" during that
neriod. Charlie Northy spent his time
hat winter playing with the children
Or talking to Mr.. Cooper. Testimony
vas brought out to show that Mrs
Cooper remained constantly by the
side of her husband while he was con-
fined to his house by the injury. About
one week after Mr.. Cooper's recov-
cry. Charlie NOrthy severed his con-
nections with Mr.. Cooper and return
ed to his own home, equipped with
his knowledge of the blacksmith trade
and about to enter the business on his
own account.
At this point a short recess was TAX
IN, and MIR. Heath admonished Mrs.
Cooper to retire from the room and
get as much rest as possible. The
rial was resumed at 11.50 o'clock and
The direct examination of Mrs Cooper
Nls continued.
Q-Did you know when Charlie Nor
4. thy's mother died?
A-Ies. sir.
Q-Wheu was it?
Ain December.
Q-Wnat happened between you and
Charlie?
A-When he came back?
Q-Yes.
Al put my arms around him.
Q-Did you kiss him?
Al think not.
Odd You not tell NIr Martin ,haf
you Gid?
Al thin!. so.
Mr.. HEATH-"We will look that up
later"
The witness remembered her visit to
the home of Truman Ellis, and she told
/ of the conversation made at the supper
table. She said that Ms. Ellis said that
/ Charlie Northy was going to a dance
and witness said that She said, Il am
| sorry that he is going. he will not 20
/ if | can prevent It. l don't like to have
him go with Marion Carey as | hear it
is reported that her father is an infdcl
and the influence would be bad over
Charlie" This was the statement in
substance. although perhaps not
verbally'correct. Witness was asked if
| she remembered the converse ticn re-
! ported in the testimony of Mr.. and Mrs
| truman Ellis about the rest of con-
VersatiOn alleged to have been made
| that night at the supper table Wit
! ness did not remember the COnversa-
/ ton. Witness was unable to affirm
| much Of tho tnCtipnpv .ri,-nn ~ ,r,
and Mrs. Truman Ellis, although she
would not deny that she made the con-
versation contained in their testimony.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-14
WORST IS OVER.
Continued from Page One.)

forces so one can never safely predict
what is going to happen. But 1 think
can with some confidence express the
hope. based on my experience here, that
the explosive period OF the eruption has
passed. 1t is impossible to make Il posi-
tive statement to this effect, but the
probabilities point to Il quieting down of
the volcano. This, however. does no.
mean that it's activity will entirely
cease. Until are crater definitely assumes
its new shape. that is to say. when the
ridges have been smoothed down. there
is a possibility of further disturbances.
For the present the light wind blowing
will in all probability carry the ashes i'll
a direction which will leave Naples free
from further annoyance of this nature
and it is the ill wind blowing good to
other places. for volcanic ashes are the
best fertilizer it is possible to use. 1t is
merely a question just now of having too
much of a good thing
Prof. Mattucci Friday climbed up We
sllvius to a point g. long way above the
observatory at the immediate risk of his
life, and ascertaincd that unless the con-
ditions change radically there will be no
further discharge of lava at present. He
added that ii was impossible to determine
the quantity of sand in the crater, bur
as this had diminished considerably and
showers Of cinders thrown out had been
transformed into ashes he believed the
end of the disturbance was near
Prof. Mattucci is not the only person
who regards the situation as having i'm
proved. King Victor Emmanuel and
Queen Helena expect to return to Rome
Friday and Premier Sonnin and Finance
Minister Sallandra, who have been super
viSng the relief measures, left Naples 70:
the capital Friday morning.
Ma1y thousands Of refugees are already
increasing 1n fact all the buildings
available for the accommoda ton of the
fugitives are crowded and if many more
people seek shelter here it will be ncces-
sary to place them in army tents. The
municipal and military authorities have
already taken steps to accommodate Il
large number of people in this manner.
The crowding of refugees into Naples
has resulted in the almost complete
stoppage of the supply of food usually
forwarded to the Vesuvian districts
and consequently the prices of food
have risen enormously and the lack of
meat and bread especially is seriously
felt in those districts.
The reputation of the Neapolitans for
laZiness is in striking contrast with the
feverish activity displayed everywhere
here. The hours, even the minutes
seem too short for what must be done
The people rush here and there, horses
eallop about and even the dogs and cats
seem to be infected with the spirit of
hustle.
A curious phenomenon has been no.
tice at Cape Posiipo. picturesque
spot i'll the northeast part of the bay
of Naples. Owing to the great quanti-
ty of ashes and cinders which have
fallen into the bay the intogsen, large
shell fish which is common there. have
come to the surface while all the other
fish have disappeared
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-14
High School Baseball Schedule,

the schedule of games to be played
by the Watervllle High school base
pall team during the spring term has
been arranged by Manager Fred
Clough as follows:
April 21-F'reedom Academy, Free
= dom. @..
April 2S-Goodwin. Waterville
May l-Gardiner High school. Gar
diner.
May 9-Cony High school w.,a,
vile.
May 12-Hallowell Fl. s. watorv,,,o
May l6-Freedom Academy waton
vile.
May 26-Hallowell H. S. Halloween
May 3o-Cony High school, Augusta
June 3o-Good Will. Hinckley.
June 6-Gardiner H. S., WateryiI,a
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-14
OAKLAND.

Mail Carrier T. B. F. Bates brought
the news to town yesterday that the
farm buildings owned by G. A. Groves
and situated on the east side of NJ,
Tom In Smithfleld. were DESTROYED h,,
fre sometime during the forenoon. to-
gether with the furniture. farmipg
tools. three horses. a road machine he,
longing to the town and 800 worth of
,arnins tools owned by George Gun
,iei' AS The men folks were away from
hotne at the time nothing could be
saved. The fire originated in the sta
nae o''t from what cause is not known.
Inc loss is estimated to be about 10000
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-14
WATERVILLE.
FIFTY YEARS SERVICE
With Railroads in Maine Completed by
Charles A. Bennett.

One of the Oldest railroad men in
Maine and one who justly claims to
have been in active service for one OF
the longest periods of time which is
usually allotted to men who have seen
the hard and grim side of life is
Charles A Bennett. of this city. who
with the dawn of Friday morning, with
his blaekened apron Tapping in the
Aprl breeze, started from his home at
Its College avenue and down the river
bank to his hammer and anvil at the
N. c. r. r. car shops for, who can tell,
how many times?
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-14

operations at the Commonwealth
factory are practically at standstill
"hiie an account of stock is being
taken. The factory is undergoing a
cieanlng process. the greatest item Of
winch is the washing of windows.
Many of the operatives have left for
vacations at their homes in other
cities.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-14

Special arrangements are being made
for one of the best Easter concerts ever
held at South China. One of the features
Will be music by a double quartet also a
chorus choir. There will be speaking by
the children of the Sunday school and
special decorations for the occasion.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-14

Repairs to the draw of the Gardi-
ner- Randolph bridge were begun yes
terday and it was plain that the struc-
ture is in a condition equally as bad
as has been described at numerous
CITY government meetings. While
Randolph has been the more anxious
to have the draw replaced. Gardiner
also should be glad that a new draw
Is to be built next winter.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-14

dog officer will be elected at the
next regular meeting of the city gov
efhment, and. unless dog taxes are not
PAID faster than at present, numerous
CANNES will go to the great beyond.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-14

jerks the candy man says for today.
our special pound box of Radcliff
chocolates. 25c. Also. delicious old
fashioned chocolates, 17c. fb. "Noise-
less roosters &c. each. See window
novelties for Easter.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-14

Better bargains. bigger business :"
See Decker & Day Co.'S north windoy
"ner, the great showing of first class
toois are at only 25c. each. South
WINDOW shows line of fishing tackle
.hat VIII likely be pretty well sold out
before the ice goes out of the lakes.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-14

Mrs. Walter Moore of Randolph. who
proke her arm some time ago. has ex-
perlenced unusual suffering from the
injury and has been obliged to have
the bone reset.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-14

Mrs. George McKenney left yester-
oay TO attend the Methodist confer
ence in Portland, after which she will
make visit in Gray and from there
go to Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-14

Ihe tug Perry brought a barge to
the Independent houses Yesterday
morning for ice. Another barge will
be here by the time the first one is
loaded.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-14

MISS Emma Woodward, Highland
avenue, and Mrs. kittredge of Hal
loWel. left yesterday to attend the
Methodist conference in Portland and
make a visit in Old Orchard.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-14

Richard N. Jones of Philadelphia ar.
rived on the afternoon train Friday to
spend few days with his wife and
dauehter Virginia. who are at their sum
rler home for the season. rh
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-14

Mr. and Mrs. B. II. Erskin. who have
been visiting Gardiner friends, re-
turned yesterday. to their home a. in
home in South Paris. @-~ 90 Se''~ = ~
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-14

The second payment of funds sub
scrlped for the new shoe factory will
be due next Monday, and prompt nav
ments will help Treas. Davenport. who
does the collecting without financial
reward.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-14

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wadsworth
and Miss Kate Kirby went to Beverly,
Mass yesterday to he with their sis
ter, wife of the late Harry B. Bowling.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-14

Miss Florence Tucker. one Of the
High school teachers, left yesterday
for Waterville. where she will pass A
few days with friends.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-14

Judge Speer in the United States court
a. Sarann"h. Ga, Friday. sent encej
Sneenesene Gre en- sssy,rcr. usIrh TO a term Of fonr
of S, 80. the a'ronnt each is SIs "a III, t1a3
MI MN having fraudalently obtained frnr,
tue United St-. q Sov,rnnent. ''''''
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-14

The many friends of Mrs. Elizabeth X
Jones will he panied to hear of her ill
ness.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-14

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. W. Thompson left on
the morning train Friday for their homo
In Deering, after spending few days ut
their former home in this place.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-14

Melvin Merrill has launched the
hrst naphtha launch this season in
Cobbossee stream. Many others will
soon follow
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-14

The Christian Endeavor has been
charged from Thursday to Friday even
ing so that the students of the Erskinc
Academy may attend.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-14

Miss Nina Harris of Skowhegan, who
has been spending few weeks with
Miss Cora Emerson of this place, re-
turned home Friday
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-14

Mr. and Mrs. Henry Goodan of
portsmouth. n. H. arrived in Gardi-
ner yesterday for stay with friends.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-14

Miss Cora Emerson was in Water
vile Friday calling on friends.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-14

Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Longfellow
ana Mrs. Freeman Patten returned
yesterday from Il trip to California.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-14

Maurice Kane, who has been pass
ing vacation at his home in this
city. returned yesterday to Amherst
College
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-14

i The members of kennebec Lodge, ID.
OF H., held a very pleasant assembly
last evening. Monaghan furnished
music for dancing.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-14

Mrs. Frank Worthing of RockIand
formerly Miss Lena Thompson. is Wis
ting her old home in Randolph.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-14

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Heath arrived
yesterday from Freeport for a visit
with relatives in Randolph.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-14

MIR. and Mrs. Chas. Frye, formerly of
Cambridge, Mass, have moved to the old
Frye homestead to reside permanently.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-14
CLINTON.
Mrs. Sarah w. Hunter.

A1he death of Mrs. Sarah w. Hunter
occurred at 11.30 Thursday at the home
OF her granddaughter. Mrs. Chas
spaulding. The funeral will be at / P. NJ
Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-14

Dr. w. Q. Cobb Is confined TO his
nome by serious trouble with his ewes
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-14

me common sense way to cure indi-
gestion Is to strengthen the stomach
win Ml-o-na. soc box. Sold under
guarantee by c. H. Beane Of Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-14

me Current Events Club will hold
social meeting Monday evening at
the home of Mrs. Walter Robinson.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-14

Mrs. Hughes has arrived from Bos-
ton and Is a guest at the home of Full
Ter Sherman in Randolph.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-14

w. ii. Hunt left yesterday to pass
vacation in Brockton, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-14

MISS Jennie Twombly of Lisbon
rails Is the guest of Mrs. Vaughan in
this city.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-14

a very enjoyable social was held at the
Erskine Academy Thursday evening
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-14

The p. T. w. Whist Club was very
pieasantly entertained yesterday af-
ternoon by Mrs. L. c. Ballard.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-14

Mr. and Mrs. H. r. TwombIy left
yesterday for visit of a few days
with friends in WatervilIe
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-14

Marion Chapter, 0. +. s., will serve
an Easter supper this evening al Ma
sonic hall.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-14
SOUTH CHINA.

Miss Virginia Jones passed Friday in
Waterville.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-14

freeman Patten made a business
trip to Brunswick yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-14

each sO,us Sun! From the world receives life
What the
i the y to health Life itself! flower withers
IF the impure
tended y9 give them Dr. Greenes Nervura Do think
weak miserable machine, o.
contained II NO. mo- nad Dr. Greenes Nevura
nr.s great
down human
to be drawn
or and sroh ., the human vg
nev ne nervousness ailments
neuralgia,
nerve force.
who
dcuce In the be
ohnS
! ybody
'"s t'ne to take Dr.
- s'' N"' oe' spring remedy known
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-14

Mrs. Frank i. Jones is slightly ill at
this writing
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-14
GARDINER.
Journals Telephone Call 31-3.

Maurice Royal went to Portland yes
terday on business.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1906-10-16

PAT NcDonaugl was IN town q
Gay or SO lest woos
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J $ S.leoti aill move hiss family
az fron the farm tbs, week
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= - p
1870
ruesdav oct u.s. 1916
Na.o,o Naa,,,. no.
7-
} 1tc. Ball OF Ball river was n
town Saturday,
PAT NcDouapgh was IN town a
Gay or 50 lest wooa.
'''.' ~ '''- '''.' '.'' '''''
Was =" '1''' =
Ths dice ternc5 oct d rica lo;
y s''' ''i ~ '''" $ 'l'''
- 49,
Allie Hrdn'Gn brought iine drove
q cattle through town laai Thurs.
3ny
Smith Y doi.mAh recently pn"-
ehese4 horse Aon johnny Joih.
sopspi 1o" ilter-
,b 0.Dnrol5 MI x st,vor.
soroi.Lea nm no ,,olk IN fr,n. ~
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Horuan Mmtin, Of Big Springs
was I'D town Saturday
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1906-10-16

Apdy O'Doroh and X Stevens
furaished MP tho walk in front OF
th1 Central Hotel Saturday
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1906-10-16

Naah VOLS wen! mp to G,cnyiuc
Saturday 10 be with his family few
days Ho has about completed ms
wuft bore.
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David Baipes. Of Philips ran, ono
Of tho hardest working farmers iu
thc county was hansacung cuisines
IN town las, Saturday
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1906-10-16

Wesi9, RieLa U.s. Of Loading
creek. Ns In town Saturday
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Allie liardnEu brought iine drove
of cattle through town last phgcs.
3ry
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White House shoes at ~ u.
Hard mans
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Assessor Carr Sher2r VA = busi-
ness visitor in the ely day or SO
last week.
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Sherman Barr again hss charge OF
thc ferry
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i1rnost Austin was employed SAT-
orday. IN doing some ,ory lae cab
ulct work.
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Mems heavy leecyd underwear,
10, so and 81 90 pen sat at lHard-
mHu'b.
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jake Huffman made . tip to
C,eJton wltn his gasoline boa. iaat
IS eek.
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Cicero Yauhorn butcheccd Gnc
boet Saturday aud mcikosod 10 ia
town.
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Wade aud Word Belts wora ip
town o alott time Sm3.Jay EVENING".
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j.. srcTaup Commissions
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1906-08-03
LYOECKER To
WORK IN HILO

HILO July 2O.-R. c. Lydecker, Ter
ritorial Archivist, is in the city on
holiday visit. He will remain here for
several days and will also go up to
the volcano before returning to the
Capital. Il wanted to get a bit of a
rest before starting to move into the
newly erected archives building" he
said After about a years work I've
pretty nearly got things into such shape
that know what will be ahead of me.
1t will take easily two years to go
through all of the mass of documents
which have accumulated and arrange
them. have the contents. of 1872 trunks
| to sort out, arrange and tabulate, to
| say nothing of the bundles of papers
the value of which can only be guessed
"This sorting out of the old records
is by no means a matter of sentiment
with the government
"If we had not undertaken it the
government at Washington would have
taken all of the records and have
transported them to the federal capital.
AS it is, I have CHANGED to make two
discoveries which have saved the ter
I'ritory $4,000, or there abouts. One
was an original plan of some land in
which the occupants claimed an area
very much larger than they were real
ly entitled to, and the other was a pa
per which settled the matter of the de-
mand of $4,000 by the Foreign Mis-
sions on account of the Lahainaluna
school. just CHANGED to run across
these and there is no telling what may
be found
"As a sample of confusion in which
the papers are, the paper referring tC
Lahainaluna I found among some ole
Board of Health documents.
1T might have been expected that
would run across a number of rare
postage stamps, but I have found bu
eight. The papers have been gone
over by others and the corners of en-
velopes are almost invariably torn off
have not yet had time to examine the
= documents 1 took away from Hilo.-
Hilo Herald.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1906-08-03
= ID 0 II 7 =

stated Sailor McrcE when asked about
his chances in Cnn iing. Il am going in
tn win that siAty ltr cent which looks
good to me. am confident that l shall
win"
1t is hard to figure out the right dope
on the matter. Both are eager for
there is a grudge between them and
they are going to fight it out. And then
they both want the long end of the
purse.
The fight looks good from every stand
point. The prelims are going to be of
the Al variety There is no doubt but
that Bettincourt and Wahilani will go
through their bout with a rush which
is bound to liven things w.
All Sam is going to retrieve himself
for the defeat he suffered before. All
know that he can fight and from the
locks Of things he will have to to get
Young David.