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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-05-16
North Berwick
Badly SC0rChed.

North Herwick. Me. May 15.-The
prompt arrival of an engine and COM
rany from Dover y. H.. ana an engine
company without apparatus from South
Berwick and the fact that the wind
blew from the west in 4 direction op-
puaite from The most thirklY settled
portion, saved this town from a con-
Migration this afternoon. When the
lire. which originated in the livery sta
tinn of. +. -. Johnson in the rear of
North Berwick hotel was placed under
control at 30 o'clock. the hotel WAS
list church. two large StCrchouses. a
blacksmith shop and two tencmentS
We're total losses. The loss was cSti-
matted At 100000. of which on-half was
On the church. The insurance on the
church is S50nd The High school. Situ-
atci clos" by the church. caught and
WAS saved 10y the Dover firemen.
Six hua@e9 on Wells and Prospect
streets. Il quarter OF mile from the
fire. We're ignited by sparks but We're
not damaged. except one which was
suited
The train which brought the engine
ANA company from Dover made Il re-
Harkahiy quick trip. .'.c",' !in% 10 The
figures given by the nrcmrl rhc IL
mit'5 We're travcrsci I'M. minute.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-05-16
Rate Bill Discussion in Committee
Of the Whole Is Completed.
The Interstate Commission Personnel Remains Un-
changed Naval Matters in House.
IN THE SENATE.

Washington. May 15.--With the ex-
ception of the :nti-paSs amendment
lie Senate today concluded its cOnsid-
Grafton Of the railroad rate bill as in
committee OF tho whole and as soon as
that provision shall be disposed Of, Will
take it up in the Senate The general
expectation is that the pass question
will be disposed of early tomorrow and
the general hop" is that the bin may be
passed before the close of tomorrow. :;
session.
Thu pass question was brought to life
again through the inStrumentality Of a
motion made by Senator Culbcrson, au-
thor of the oriei nal provision to re
consider the vote by which it WAS
adopted, which was agreed to. \ NUM-
Der Of suggestions in the way Of sub
stitutes We're presented and these will
have to be dealt with before the bill
can be reported to the Senate. After IT
is reported several questions will be
rcopened.
The greater part Of the day was spent
in discussing the eighth section of the
bill relating to the personnel of the in
terstatr commerce commission, result
ing in the elimination of the entire sec
ton and the restoration of the present
law which provides FOR five commits
SionerS 1T salaries of $500.
During the day Senator Tiliman
made q further explanation concerning
his negotiations with the President and
had Corner Senator Chambers memo
rundum read. The Presidents letter to
Senator Allison also was read at the
instance Of the Iowa senator. The SEES
sion opened with 4 personal statement
by Mir. Tillman concerning his relations
with Mr.. -\ldrch.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-05-16
IN THE HOUSE.

Washington, May 15.--The House to-
day decided To vest iii the supreme
court Of the District of Columbia the
power To appoint the board of e,luca-
ton having supervision of the schools
Of Washington instead of in the board
"f district commissioners, Nhich is the
present appointing power.
Effort was made 10 prevent the prep
;tratloE Of nlaliS for the Ceat Lakes
naval training station but an amend
intnt was agreed 10 providing for the
tinploy incnt Of Il consulting architect
Tie plans and superintendent Of the
construction Of the new buildings not
to exceed three and one-half per cent.
Of TIL" limit Of cost Of the plant which
IS fixed at $1,000, 600
The House, by Il decided vote. re-af-
iirmed its faith in the navy depart
mcnt defeating IN amendment Of Mr..
tracy, chairman Of the appropriations
committee. to limit the repairs on ship
TO 10 per cent. Of the cost, the vote of
confidence coming after two hours hot
debate on the TaWney proposition.
Having reached the section of the
naval bill dealing with increase in the
navy ard realizing that considerable
debate must ensue, the House adjourn
ed until noon tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-05-16
Cor.ditions and General Forecast.

Washington. May 15.-ln the interior
valleys ana in the south summer tenn
peratures prevail. 1t will be warmer
in the middle Atlantic and New Eng
land states and the temperature will
fall sharply in the middle Rocky
Mountain region. the Dakotas. Kansas.
Nebraska and the upper Mississippi
valley.
The wind along the New England
coast will u" fresh southwest along
tn" middle Atlantic coast light and
variable
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-05-16
POST OFFICE is LOOTED.
Cracksmen at Kennebunk Get 5000 in
Stamps and $40 in Cash.

kennebunk, Me, May 15.-The safe
in the postofficc was blown open by
cracksmen early Tuesday and the val
liable contents consisting of $40 in
money and stamps worth about 5000
were taken. The explosion was heard
at 215 o'clock by DR.. Frank Ross.
those residence is opposite the post
office and who thought there We're
three Of the men. He fired several shots
from 2 revolver but did not prevent
them from getting away. The post
office was much damaged by the force
of the explosion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-05-16

At the Queens county circuit court AT
s.. John, N. f.. Tuesday the grand i,Irv
found 4 true bill for manelaughtcc
against Stanley Fanjoy. aged q. resi-
dent Of the county. Fanjoy while hunt
ing last November mistook William Kin
caIdc for moose and shot him dead.
The coroner's inquest Mt the time de-
cided the shooting was the result Of such
mistake. The crown officers felt there
SHOULD be further inquiry in view Of the
possibility of negligence being shown.
When true bill was returned judge
Harrington issued n bench warrant for
Fanjoys arrest and the case was post
poned until the October court Bail will
he meantime accepted for Fanjoy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-05-16
Dowie Denies He Is lnsolvent.

Chicago, May 15.-Attorncys for
John MrXandrr Dowic III tn" federal
c,urt today filed an answer in the re
c.iv, rship proceedings brought against
|. "i. sometime ago. IN the answer
l'"vir denied h" was insolvcnt. if all
his property was restored I" him. FIX
t"Hd,d legal arguments followed the
film" Of the answer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-05-16
FAIR AND WARMER.

Washington, May 15.-Forecast for
Wednesday and Thursday: New Eng
land: Fair and warmer Wednesday;
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-05-16
Boston Forecast,

Boston, May 15.-FOrecast for Bos-
ton and vicinity: Fair and warmer
Wednesday ana Thursday; southerly
to westerly winds. slowly rising tenn
pcrature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-05-16

The Speakers watch delayed the OBJ
enlng Of the House. When 1905 showed
on the face of the clocks in the hall
Of the House Of Representatives and no
Speaker in sight. the clerk # the
House. Alexander Mcdowell. appeared
1T the Speakers desk and called the
House to order Immediately Paine IN.
-. terminated DalZell (PennD. as
speaker pro TEN. ana he was unani-
mously elected
Hardly had the Amen" of the cham
lain been pronounced. when Speaker
Cannon appeared. Then amid tumult-
nous applause. Cannon assembled the
roStfum, accepting the gavel from
Dalznll.
Williams. With a twinkle in his eve.
arose TO 4 question Of parliamentary
inquiry. He said During the tenn
Torary absence of the titular Speaker.
the gentleman from Pennsylvania Dal-
zeln WAS elected Speaker NV inquiry
is whether he was elected for the day
or for the period Of the temporary alb
S~nce of the Speaker
The SpeakeI: "Prubahly il will take
both of US t. run the House" Qallph-
tcrD
Williams: Mr. Speaker. with that
response. ! will not drive the inquiry
any further ! am inclined to think
il Will" Grclt laughterD
The fact is the Speaker relied Oh 4
Watrn which he had owned for a quar-
ter Of century. He was in a dentists
chair this morning. ana relying on his
ancient tmepiecc' thought he had
ample time to reach the Capitol but
betwe"n the dentist and the watch the
Speaker was eight minutes late.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-05-16
Tenor Of Par|iament's Re-
ply to Emperor's Speech.
Revision Of Fundamental Law
and Other Reforms Asked.
Responsibility Of Ministers Must Be Estah-
lished TO Create Confidence.

s.. Petersburg. May 15-After a
| whole afternoon spent in discussion OF
| rules Of order the lower House of Par
| lament this evening began The debate
on The address in reply to the speech
from the throne adjOurning AT mid
| night, after speeches by NJ Roditcheff
and Il dozen others. The discussion.
| which viii be resumed at IL o'clock
| tomorrow. showing that the main at
| tack on The address will be delivered
from the Left. The leaders of Parlia-
!n"ht have more to fear from the Radi-
Gals than from the Conservatives.
| The evenings debate was tame. The
only scene of enthusiasm was due 10 n
| reference to the absence from the adj
| dress of plank on the subject Of
woman suffrage, which brought half
me members Of the House to their
feet cheering. Other Radical members
demanded a paragraph asking for the
punishment Of officials guilty Of ex-
ceSSeS IN past acts; of repression and
Il fuller and palmer statement of the
demand for 4 constitutional order
Several Conservative members essay
ed 70 speak. but the House was in no
mood to listen then.
Prince Nolkonsky, Il leading Octo-
DcriSt refused to continue. his speech
ana left the roStrum with Il bitter feel
ing At tn" denial of the right of free
speech.
ST. Petersburg, May 15-The draft Of
the address to the throne in reply to
the Emper0rs speech at the opening
OF Parliament was submitted to the
Lower House of Parliament Tuesday by
the commission.
1t consists practically of the following
10 demands:
1-General amnesty
2-The abolition OF the death penal-
ty.
The suspension of martial law and
all exceptional laws
4 Fall civil liberty
5--The abolition of the council Of the
empire
1.-THE revision of the Fundamental
law
The establishment of the RESPONSE
bility of ministers.
S-The right of Interpolation.
9-Forccd appropriation Of land.
lu-GuarantceS of the rights of trades
unions
The following is the text of the adj
Dress iii reply to the speech from the
throne:
1T has pleased Your Majesty in your
speech addressed to the peoples repre-
Continued on Page Two)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-05-16

Til" mayo Of Ravonne. y. j.. has re-
C"iNrd 4 petition t. establish 4 squad If
uniformed women police
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-05-16

LOOK FOR THE OWL
When vcu buy Sanford's Ginger. and thus
avoid worthless substitutes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-27
PERSONAL POINTS.

Raymond Will of Chicago. is visiting
at the home of Henry Carse.
Mrs. NJ. Maurice O'Connor of Indian
apolis is visiting her sister, Mrs E. C.
Berry
Mrs. ]. 1. Fry and daughter. Mrs. R.
C. Fitzsimmons, left today for Pennsyl-
vania where they will visit relatives.
Miss Grace r. Hall, who has been
pursuing her musical studies in Chica-
go, will arrive this evening to spend
her vacation at home.
Mr. and Mrs. j. Shuey, Mr.. and Mrs.
c.. M. Yeaman, Mr. and Mrs. Roland,
A. NJ. McLees, and son Wiley. and Otto
Rudert, left this morning on fishing
trip to Moscow, Iowa
Harry Haskins. travelling passenger
agent of the West Shore; j. Halder-
man, travelling passenger agent of the
Wabash: c. W. Smith, travelling pass
enger agent of the Canadian Pacific;
and J. Dolan, travelling passenger agent
of the Erie, were in the city yesterday
from Chicago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-27
CLAIMS He LOST
$645 IN GAMBLING
Ed L. Wegener of Valley Junction
Complains and Sheriff Heider
Makes Arrest.

James O'Connor and w. H. Hayes
were arrested yesterday afternoon by
Sheriff Heider, on charges of keeping
a disorderly house, and of gambling.
The complaints were made by Ed L..
Wegener of Valley Junction, Iowa. in
Justice d. r. McFarlane's court. Like
charges were made in complaint
against one John Doe" but as the
man wanted had left for parts I'M
known, the warrants were not served.
The complainant charges that the
stakes gambled for amounted to $645.
The hearing has been set for Saturday
morning at o'clock.
According to report. Wegener was at
Des Moines, going from there to Bur
lington At Burlington he met couple
of fellows who learning of his possess
ing a big roll, followed him here and
interested him in a game, though he
had been warned The game at which
Wegener is alleged to have lost his roll
is supposed to have taken place Friday
night. He was accompanied here yes
terday by Charles w. Lyons. Valley
Junction attorney. 1t is understood
that in retaliation, complaints will be
made against Wegener on the gam
bling charge.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-27
is ONE YEAR OLD
Rock Island EIks Celebrate Ami.
versary Of Lodge Or
ganization.
MANY VISITORS TAKE PART
Speeches, Music, Recitations and Gen
eraI Good Time Form the Even
ing's Program.

At their quarters in the Illinois the
alter building last evening land in the
morning) the Rock Island lodge of Elks
celebrated their first birthday anniver-
sary in an appropriate manner. Three
tables were set reaching from one end
of the hall to the other. all of which
were filled with the members and their
friends, who were served with refresh
ments while the program was going on.
Greetings From Holland.
Exalted Ruler J. w. Houder read a
telegram bearing greetings from Frank
Holland, who is a member of this lodge
and is known as THE Wandering Elk,
and from Mildred Holland, who was the
guest of honor at a social session last
December.
B. Frank Knox, the first exalted rul-
or of the lodge. presided over the ses-
sion Numerous speeches were heard,
songs were sung and recitations Civ
en-. The hall was prettily decorated
for the occasion.
Many From Davenport.
Although they were unexpected Wis
itors, about 40 of the Davenport mem
bers came in to assist in the celebra
ton and did their share of the enter
tanning. Besides the Davenport Elks
there were numerous members from
other cities, who happened to be in the
city at that time.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-27

Petersen band, which, during the trip
will give one of it's excellent band con-
certs. The trip and concert form an
innovation, and big attendance is an
ticipated. The boat leaves Davenport
at 8 O'Clock.
The steamer left this morning for
Muscatine. the trip being made under
the auspices of the Bethany Home Ow
ing to the threatening weather the
boat was delayed in starting. There
were about 300 passengers aboard, and
a great many purchased tickets that
did not make the trip. Last evening
the boat took about 500 people out, the
excursion being conducted under the
auspices of the naval reserves.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-27
PICNIC AT LONG VIEW PARK
First Methodist Sunday School and
Congregation Have Outing.

The annual Sunday school picnic OF
the First Methodist church will be held
tomorrow afternoon at Long View
park. This picnic is for all members
of the Sunday school, home department
and church congregation, and supper
will be served at $3.50 o'clock. In case
of rain the gathering will be held at
the church. H. K. Walker is chairman
of the committee in charge and the
other members are F. X. Rhoads. Mrs.
w. A. Lovett, Mrs. c. A. Curry, and
Miss Jessie Frick.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-27
OBITUARY RECORD.
Venamon.

Claude Venamon. aged %. died yes
terday afternoon at $50 at the home.
S33 Twentieth street. after four months
suffering from an abcess of the brain.
Mr.. Venamon, who was a son of Mr..
and Mrs. w. T. Venamon. was born at
Michigan City, Ind. March %, 1888.
When years of age, he came TO Mo-
line with his parents. and until the last
two years, he has made his home in
hat city. Two years ago the family
removed to Rock Island. Besides his
parents, he leaves a brother. Wallace
Venamon. and sister, Miss Dorothy
Venamon, at home.
The funeral will be held tomorrow
afternoon at $3.50 from the home. Bur-
lal takes place at Chippiannock Gem
atery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-27
Unknown Friends,

There are many people who have
used Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
suits, but who are unknown because
they have hesitated about giving 3
testimonial of their experiences fol-
publication. These people, however
are none the less friends of this RENE
dy. They have done much toward
making it a household word by their
personal recommendations to friends
and neighbors. 1t is a good medicine
to have in the home and is widely
known for it's cures of diarrhoea and
all forms of bowel trouble. For sale
by all leading druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-27
HANSEN SELLS MAGAZINE
Middle West Advocate Purchased by
Dixon Parties.

A dispatch from Sterling states that
the Middle West Advocate, which mas
been published here and in Moline for
the past year by H. n. Hansen and as
sociates. has been sold to Fuller Bros,
of Dixon. H. E. Ward will be editor.
1t is proposed to enlarge the publica-
ton to 80 pages and make it otherwise
conform in general appearance to the
standard magazines of the country.
Nothing definite as to policy and scope
has been announced.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-27
The Very Best Remedy for Bowel
Trouble.

Mr.. M. F. Borroughs, an old and well
known resident of Bluffton, Ind. says:
Il regard Chamberlain Collie, Cholera
and Diarrhaea Remedy as the very
best remedy for bowel trouble. / make
this statement after having used the
remedy in my family for several years.
am never without it." This remedy
is almost sure to be needed before the
summer is over. Why not buy it now
and be prepared for such an emergen-
cy? For sale by all leading druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-27
PROMISE SOME GOOD RACES
Matinee Horses Come from Neighbor-
ina Cities for Events.

The program for the matinee of the
Twin City Driving association, to be
held at the Ninth street track July 4,
now being arranged, gives promise of
some very interesting events. 1t will
not be ready for announcement for sew
eral days Horses from Geneseo, Will
ton, Davenport, Moline, and Rock Is
land. will be entered in the various
events of the afternoon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-27
SEE THIS CLOCK.
Young & McCombs Are Exhibiting
This Handsome Clock in Their
Street Show Case.

Beginning today. Young & McCombs
have placed a handsome clock in one
of their show cases, valued at $25. and
it will stay there until sold. But in or
der that someone may purchase 1t
quickly, they will reduce the price so
cents each day that it remains there.
1t started today at $25, tomorrow it
can be bought for $24.50; if not sold
then, the price will come down another
SO cents, and so on until sold. Watch
this clock, and when the price is right
for you, buy it at once. or some other
person may beat you to it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-27
Bride Coliapses.

A bridge on the Rock river road from
Moline collapsed yesterday just as T.
E. Fogelstrom and Will Peterson were
leaving it enroute for the body of Hugo
Nelson. The wagon was damaged
some. but the occupants were not in
jured.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-27
Sneak at Graduation.

Superintendent Ferguson and II. NJ.
McCaskrin attended the graduation ex-
ercises at Beulah church in Rural
township last evening, both addressing
the young people who completed tho
course.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-27
Democratic County Committee Meet

A meeting of the democratic county
committee is hereby called at the Rock
Island house in the city Of Rock Island,
Saturday, June 80, at o'clock in the
afternoon, to consider matters of i'm
portance relative to the operation of
the new primary law.
JOHN P. SEXTON, Chairman.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-27
The sincerest tribute that can be

The sincerest tribute that can be
paid to superiority is imitation The
many limitations of DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve that are now before the
public prove it the best. Ask for De-
Wits. Good for burns, scalds, chaffed
skin, eczema, letter, cuts, bruises, boils
and piles. Highly recommended and
reliable. Sold by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-27
MoonIioht Excurslon on ths W. w

Moonlight Excursion on the w. w.
The Gustaf Adolph lodge No. &c. l. o.
s., will give a moonlight excursion
Thursday evening, June %. Music by
the Overwhelmingly orchestra. Dane
ing free. Gentlemen, 80 cents. Ladies.
% cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-27

Removes blackheads, drives away
beauty'ills. Stimulates the whole nerv-
Gus system. Greatest beautifier known.
Nothing so helps fading loneliness as
HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea. 35
cents. T. H. Thomas pharmacy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-27
Excursion on w. w.

This evening at SIS the steamer w.
w. leaves the Rock Island landing, the
excursion being conducted by the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-27

Thousands annually bear witness to
the efficiency of Early Risers. These
pleasant, reliable little pills have long
laxative and cathartic. They are as
staple as bread in millions of homes
Pleasant, but effective. Will prompt.
relieve constipation without gripping
Sold by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-27

Observation-Disclosures H. w. Reed of
ficiated at the marriage of Miss S. T.
Tindall of Sherrard and Lincoln Austin
of Garden City, S. D., at 1880 o'clock
this morning, at the parsonage of the
First Baptist church. Miss Florence
Allen and Joe Tindall were the attend
ants Mr.. and Mrs. Austin after a
short wedding trip will make their
home in Garden City. S. ID.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-27

Cleanliness is the first law of beau
ty; also the second and third No mat
ter what your complexion ills are. Hol
listers Rocky Mountain Tea will cure
them. 35 cents, tea or tablets. T. H
Thomas pharmacy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-27
SOCIAL AFFAIRS.


to the society editor of The Argus. will
be gladly received and published. But
in either case the identity of the sender
must be made known, to insure relia-
bilfty. Written notices should bear sig
nature and address,
Sociable a Fine Success.-The palm
sociable by the Junior Christian En-
deavor society of the Aiken street
chapel last evening was a fine success.
The chapel was prettily decorated and
the following program was well pre-
sented:
Piano Solo-Miss Margaret Flack.
Reading-Miss Henrietta Kinner
Violin and Cornet Duet-Mr. Martin
and son.
Trio-Misses Margaret F1ack, Emma
Bollman, and Emma Robb.
Reading-George Berger.
Piano Duet - Misses Margaret and
May Flack
Reading-Miss Bernice Berger.
Violin and Cornet Duet-Mr. Martin
and son.
Circle Eiscts.-The regular meeting
of the Silver Circle of the First NJ E.
church was held at the home of Miss
Carrie Danielsen last evening Officers
for the year were elected as follows:
President-Miss leila Barrett.
First Vice President-Louis Baker.
Second Vice President-Miss Jennie
Winning.
Third Vice President-Miss Carrie
Danielsen.
Secretary-Miss Grace Skalberg
Treasurer-MiSS Minnie Swan
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-27

All the news all the time THE
ARGUS.