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The National tribune., 1906-06-07
STARTLING AS THE EARTHQUAKE.
THE WHOLE COUNTRY THROWN INTO A PERTURBATION OF
DSMAY AND DISGUST.
The Revelations to the Chicago Packing
tors of Unuerabe Filth and Deadly Gsease-The Packers
Resist the Inspection Law-Attemp to Array All the Cattle
Interests Against 1.-THE Committee Reports Horrible Cond-
tiOns.

"It Is the unexpected which happens"
says the old proverb. The fierce intes-
tinal war which is now raging has come
as unexpectedly as the San Francisco
earthquake. Two weeks ago the meat
packers and Gamers of this country
were floating serenely on the high tide
OF prosperity and contentment. They
had the whole trade Of the country in
their hands, and 1t was rapidly increas-
ing. The use OF canned meats was be-
coming every day fixed habit Of more
people. More and more women are
avoiding the labor of cooking and re-
sorting to the use OF meats already
cooked. What Is true of the United
States Is equally true of all the more
civilized world. Fresh meat is con-
stantly becoming dearer in Great Brit
ain. France, Germany, Holland, Italy
American canned goods are taking It's
place. Therefore the packers and cam
ners, having brought in or stamped out
all competitors, watched with sleek sat-
isfaction their swiftly-expanding busi-
ness, fixed their schedule Of profits as
high as the trade would bear, built ad-
ditions to their canneries. devised new
and more gorgeous labels, and ate,
drank and made merry over their
smooth and easy ascent to unlimited
aHuence. There was nowhere cloud
on their horizon. even OF the size of
mans hand. No set Of men ever had a
more serene and cheering outlook.
But no man knoweth what hour judg-
ment may overtake him. This is as true
to-day as it was 5000 years ago. All
at once an unknown novelist wrote
book.
@The JungIe.o
Those who have read it describe Ii as
crude and brutal but strong piece of
work. At first it only attracted atten-
ton among those who are always on
the lookout for grewsome revelations.
The National tribune., 1906-06-07

Healthy-minded people passed 1T by on
the other side, as the work of profess
sional hunter of rottenness. There is
SO much OF that stuff afloat, and 1t is
usually so sensational and exaggerated,
that sensible people avoid 1t as they
would smell from a sewer.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-01-27
An Extraordinary Fine Lot of
Household Goods
AUCTION
Wednesday,, Jan. 81

Commencing at I'D and continuing fore
noon and afternoon until the entire lot is
sold. The entire Household Furnishing,
Of George Towle at los Spring St, Gardi.
Ter.
Note n few Of the many articles to he
sold: ! very cid, tall Grandfat hers clock.
in perfect running order; i settle; mahog-
any card table: mahogany sewing Ia
bles: ! old mahogany center table: very
old kitchen chairs: / old sweli front bu
reau: l old mirror: chamber sets.
springs ard mattresses; elegant couch
parlor chairs: Morris chair: rocking
chairs: parlor tables: l new golden on K
bookcase. cost $40; lace curtains: refrige-
rator: new dtop-heid. draw Singer sew
ing machine: carpetinG: rugs: dining ia :
BILE ard chairs: cooking range. franklin
stov" and pIrlor stove. full set or dishes.
cooking utensils pictures, and hundreds
of articles not mentioned.
Be sure ana attend this sale. for every.
article will be sold TO the highest bidder
with no reserve whatever. IL stormy
Wednesday. sale will take place the next
fair day.
+. S. This is the best and cleanest lot
of household goods that has been offered
BY auction i'm Gardiner for n long time
M. 4. HARADEN 4 co. Auctionecrs.
j25d5t
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-01-27
The Ice Harvesters Still Hopeful.

Another attempt will be made this
murniME by J. +. Chalmers OF the firm
uf Young & Chalmers. To harvest his
ic" "i The Kcnnchcc river back of tho
college buildings. TO this end several
teams huN" been occupied for the past
,;;!E in hauling ice ana frozen snow
from tn. river and d"poSiting tho same
over I'll" qIitr1Cr-niilr road leading
from tho kcnncbcc valley to his ice
houses located near Chaplin street.
OH" day of temperature such. for
instance us WAS experienced last sun
day when the temperature in the sun
reached summer heat in some places
or cVcn Il day such rs was experienced
last Wednesday, would render futile
any further attempts al ice cutting
by parties whose houses are at any
considerable distances from the fields.
Mr.. Chalmers has already filed about
tWo-tlir'lS of his larger house and
hopes by several days Of rush work
to complete tho work of harvesting.
The only local party who has been
wholly successful in harvesting his
summers supply Of ice is said To bc
Michael Frye. who has accomplished
'all that he cares to i'll this direction
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-01-27
UniversaIist Church Notes.

New hymnhls were introduced at the
UniverSalist church last Sunday. The
hymnals contain orders of service for
beth morning and evening, selections
from the Psalms for responsive read
ilES, and charts for choir use. also
over 700 of the best of the new and
Old hymns. that have proved inSpira-
tional To the souls Of Christians Of all
scots. The books are beautifully bound
III dark green buckran and lcttcrs in
gold on the corners. making Il hand
some as well as long needed adjunct
to the church.
Tomorrow evening at the Univcr-
salist church Rev. Geo. Wilson Scud-
der B. d.. will begin Il series of SER
mon lectures on the world religions
The topic for tomorrow evening is:
The Religion of Buddha." The next
in the series will be: 1.-The Religion
Of Mahomet" followed by "The All
lnciusivcncss of Christianity" The
object is to gain a better appreciation
of our own religion by comparing the
other universal religions of the world
with our own grand religion and not :
ing the shortcomings of the other
religions.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-01-27
Church Notices,

St Matthews church. Rev. W. L. I.iv-
incSton rector ucurth Sunday afte,
Epiphany: Morning service at l05
o'clock Sunday school at ia, O'Clock.
Old South CONGREGATIONAL church. Rev
[. y: wight pastor: Preaching at 10 y
n. NJ. by the pastor: Sunday school a-
lib: J. II. :. &. r. at SIS; the T. NJ
service VIII be omitted on account OF
union meeting ut The Baptist church.
Methodist Episcopal church, Rev. w
Canham pastor: i0.39. morning WORSHIP
with sermon by the pastor; II NJ. Sun.
day school: > II. NJ. meeting of the Junio,
EIworth League; S. the Senior Epwnrtl
League will meet for the Rible study In
tho Life of Christ. q the general ser.yic.
will he omitted on account of th,. unior
services nj the Baptist church when In
ther Morris of Wales will sneak os !.
personal witness OF the great Welsh re.
Vival.
Second Street tnivcrsilist church. cor
ncr Second and Central streets. 10 y, 4
NJ, morning worship with music bv QUAR-.
tet choir and sermon by the nastor Rey-
Geo. Wilson Scudder. B. d; subject
Lessons from the Life ana Times n,
NIoses"-the last OF the series de,Iins
with Ole Testament Characters. SUNDAY
school in the church following inc nnorn
ing service 80 l.. NJ. vesper service IL
the church with music by choir and ser
mon by the pastor: subject: .@The Re
lision of Buddha-
At the First Baptist church. Rev. w n
pI,,r,mer pastor: The services will he m
more than passing interest Morning wor
shin at 1920 with sermon by the pastor
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-01-27
AHiRAM INSTALLATION,
Large Party Enjoys Exercises and
the Entertainment FoIIowii1u.

lie annual installation of Ahiram En-
c;'mpmcnt. No. 30, |. o. o. f., Of this city
was held in Il most beautiful and impos-
h!T ceremony in tn" |. o. o. +. hall on
Common street Friday evening. Ono of
Tie chief reasons for unbounded satisfac-
non was the large number Of invited
friends many Of whom were citizens and
many more of whom were visiting mem
hers of affiliated cncampments
The installation ceremonies were com
mcnred promptly at s O'Clock the cIicf
Installing officer being Grand Patriarch
Eugene Fowler of Rochland The lat
ter was assisted by Grand High Priest
William Bailey of SkowheSan us grand
senior warden, John Ward Of Bangor as
grand junior warden, Charles Allen or
Bar ilarbor rs acting grand trr:,S ,Sr,rcr.
Charles \. Randall of Brunswick and
Acting Grand Scribe Edward Spear of
SkowhcGan.
The oiliccrS-cIcct were installed in tlIr
following order: Chief patriarch Ralph
q. Holway; senior warden. Fred j.
Brown. Fairfield: Junior warden. Grorr"I
W. Leighton; high priest. a. Il. Clement
Il. Chamberlain.
Tho officers appointed by IL" Clcf pa
triarch were rs follows: First Mntch.
G. IT. Gctchcll: second watch. L. Is. Wil
som third watch. William Rollins: fourth
watch. Ernest Woodman: guido. ". W.
Gerry; inside guardian. a. ~. IIartshorn:
outside guardian. George W. Fitzgerald:
first guardian Of tent. ID. l.. Clement
second guardian Of tent. j. III. Goddard.
The cv, rciscS occupied nearly the CT
tire evening but ut their close all pres
cnt felt disposed to n remarkable degrc"
to enjoy the benefits of ono anothcr's
company. Accordingly refreshments were
served and Il dance for which the best
music which could bc procured was had
1T WIS near tho midnight hour when tn"
takers ana dancers were made suddenly
aware that the most enjoyable social
event Of the season had come to an end
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-01-27
COBURN 26; KICKER 5.
Home Team Shows Superior Condition
from Start to Finish.

IN" Cobnrn i've lined up against ana
wrought havoc with the team rcprcsrnt-
ing Kicker Academy in the coburn GYM
ncSium Friday evening. defeating them
by Il score of 26 to ). The home team v.i.s
in superior condition from start 10 fin
ish to their visiting opponents in every
particular. tnhurn showed not only
greater proves and Judgment but much
more agility. That the home team was;
also superior in weight WAS 10 small fac
tor in determining the results Of th,
game. Kicker. as compared with thor
playing against Taconnct of Thursday
night. could not be recognized from poin,
of ability as the same team. They We're
n disappointment to themselves ANA tu
their supporters, who certainly had r":'s-
OnS to expect better things CoblIrn Suc-
cccdcd so admirably in covering lcr men
that in not ii single instance in the second
half was the ball held and thrown t.
Rickcr's advantage. The backs Of IL.
after team were never in position to r"-
ccivc it when it was being thrown from
Coburn's territory and to this charge is
due one of their greatest weaknesses.
The first half the scor. stood at TIE
end: Cohurn 9, Kicker J. TIL" gam"
started in with rush, Cohurn comm;
out at the enc OF every scrimm1c" with
better poisc ana more apparent confidence
that the other fellows appeared to pos
scss. Gcal throwing bcc:im" 50 frequent
near tho end Of the game that tn" visit
ors became discouraged as their chtHccs
for winning became fewer and NOR" re-
mote. a relative comparison of tn" play
cr.; cannot be made with any assurance
of fairness and accordingly will not II"
attempted. One thing might be said in
closing. however. that ii is clSicr At this
time to explain the surprising showing
which the institute hoyS made against
the L. of NJ. recently by playing With
them a game which lacked but on" Sroi''
Of resulting i'll 4 tic. The lineup ANA
score:
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-01-27

lie afternoon previous to this night
or The morning following" The cloth
Ing dealers then called a few private
councils among themselves and came
10 the conclusion that, if the grocery
men We're to succeed in taking Fri
fitN night off" there was no reason
WY they should not be allowed the
Shir.o privilege by their customers.
provided they closed their stores and
"id 7" business on that night. Like
wise say all OF the other traders with
Whom the journal has talked on the
subject.
I'll" store of CI..kcy e Libby whicn
Is HE only one which has not entered
mt" III" agreement VIII doubtless fall
intn line as soon as Mr.. Clukcy. who
Is now enjoying u trip to Cuba. returns
10 the city: at least. This is the opinion
of I'll" Stockholders and other officers
"f III" company. The proposed changes
seems 70 b" regarded by all as Il good
one and VIII without doubt go into cr-
icct at the desired time.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-01-27

At rate hour Thursday night 4 man,
partly Intoxicated, was disturbing The
o'i'l'"aure Of the citizens in the thea
'i' III IN understandable manner. The
"''tn'ioh on the police was called to
inc idti ANA the man was StraigiitWay
arrested and taken to the Dulicc sta
'i"'i. Nhch hrcu3ht before Judge
',iia" FRIDAY morning. it was founl
th'i ms name was Joseph Jcnncss. He
W"S charged with creating Il dis
tuihtic" Of the peace, merely. as. al
tho'iSh IL was know that he had been
ufliik''iS ~ SGnc extent. he was rot
ihtoHicitcd. Tho trouble was caused by
his uuirrclsomc disposition which was
given vent at tho expense Of small
boy. The boy was not blamed in the
least and was ;lloWcd to so free after
being questioned at the time Of the
arrest. JciincSS was fined So and costs
and failing to pay was committed.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-01-27

There WAS an exciting chase for a
rod fox Il few days ago on the Pond
road. and the capture ana results make
interesting reading. Mcssrs. William
Niles and Samuel Glazicr We're joul :
ncyinE to the lake and when near the
residence of Albion Lchr the latter
cspicd til" fox closely followed by II
hound. They were circlng Il wood
piic and both seemed to be we'll tired
out. Mr.. GIazicr alieh.cI from the
sleigh and Joined in pursuit with the
result that Rcynard was at once laii
low by Il we'll directed blow of IL stick.
The priZ" was paced under the seat of
the sleigh aud the journey continued.
Some moments later they were re-
counting, the features of the episode
when Mr.. tilaZicr uttered an CXclama =
tion of by HAIRY" ana with some cf-
fort withdrew from the sleigh. The
fox had rCSaincd consciousness and
WAS pulling at tho heel of Mr. Glaz-
icr's moccaSins. a second blow was
necessary to obtain the desired result.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-01-27

Many citizens Of Watcryillc and in
fact all who have known Evandcr Gill
patrick will be pained to learn tha, he
is a great sufferer from the dread
disease with which he has long been
afflicted and is not expected to recover
For the past week Mr.. Gilpatrick has
been steadily failing. 1t was reported
by Friday afternoon by one Of his
friends. that he was unable to sneak
except i'll IA whisper and. only at rare
intervals to recognize the voices of his
friends.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-01-27
MAINE CoMMANDERY.
Very Pleasant Time at Masonic Hall
Thursday Evening.

The first of a series of socials to be
given by Maine Commandery. X. T.,
was held last evening at Masonic hall
ana the affair was highly successful
mere were about 100 persons present
including the members. their ladies
ana other invited friends.
In the ladies' parlor n number oi
tables were arranged for cards. and
mere whist was played while those who
cared more for dancing enjoyed them
selves in the banquet hall where an
cider OF IS darces was carried out
VAIN excellent music by Dennis or
chestra OF Augusta.
refreshments were served in the
pFeiate's room from a long table which
was beautifully decorated with pinks
ana lighted by candles that made the
eut glass sparkle with charming effect
~ was late when the affair ended ant
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-01-27

all had had an exceedingly pleasant
time.
For the success of the occasion much
credit is due Emmincnt Commander +.
f.. Dill and the general committee
composed of Sir J. F.. Baglcy, Sir >.
w. Cults, Sir S. d. Libby. Sir j. D.
Keene, Sir r. Z. Hazard, and the
ladies committee. composed of Mrs. r.
d. Loring. Mrs. Frank Harrington,
Mrs. S. G. Decker. Mrs. G. w. Brown,
Miss Sarah Jcwett.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-01-27

Although zee boating on the CObbos-
see stream and on Pleasant pond is Of
ten mentioned. it seems there is really
little of this sport enjoyed. According
To The statement of Il man who lives
near the stream. ''There is plenty of
lee but no boats 1t is not only true
that there is plenty of ice Just now on
The stream and the pond hut the ice
Is in excellent condition for boating. but
Q'e sport is confined chiefly TO skating,
II seems that the subject of iccboating,
Ike many others. has been greatly
magnlied through being often mention
ed
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-01-27

Train No. 20. an east bound freight
du" here at so a. NJ. arrived in the
yard yesterday with Il piston rod Of the
locomotive broken. 1t was said that
thc train was proceeding at normal
tate when passing South Gardiner. SO
1t seems that the accident must have
taken place between that place and the
freight yard here. Another locomotive
was ordered from Watcrvillc and the
train left here after a delay of about
two hours
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-01-27

subject: does God Call Men to Follow
Him Today?' Appropriate selections By
the chorus choir. Sunday school ut l14j;
Y p s. c. f.. at G.1'; union gospel service
at in the audience room of the church
with an address by Mr. Luther Morris
of Wales on the Welsh revival. He will
also sing some OF their popular hymns.
Mr. Morris is Il young man who WAS in
Wales during the entire period of the re-
vival and is well qualified to speak Of the
wonderful manifestation of the Holy
Spirit displayed during that revival. An
Offering will be taken.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-01-27

The ladies of w. $. Heath Circle. La
dies OF the G. A. r. of this city. held
most profitable social and supper at
the G.. A. r. hall Friday evening. A
large number of business men attended
and the supper was pronounced about
the best which has been given in the
city this winter. This organization
takes great pride in the reputation
which it has of treating the public be-
yord their expectations and every Sue
ceeding supper seems to receive more
praise than the one preceding.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-01-27
Church Notices.

Methodist church, Rev. Robert Joscelyr
pastor: Morning service at 1870 with ser
mon by the pastor: Sunday school am
evening service at the usual hours.
Universalist church, Rev. Oluf Tandber,
pastor: Morning worship at 1879 Th
subject of the sermon will be THE Sixtl
Bcatitude." The other services at tn
usual hours.
First Baptist church. Rev. l.. H. Clark
pastor: Puplic worship at 1870 With ser
mon by the pastor; subject: Common
Purpose and Energy" Other services :,
the usual hours.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-01-27

J.. H. Bcane ana l.. NJ. Fish passed
a portion of Friday al Cobbosscccon-
tee enjoying the icc-boating They
naViGatcd that portion of the lake near
the outlet and although the wind was
rot brisk there vas enough for good
invigorating sport. DR.. Charles Beane
Of Norridgcwock is expected home to-
day for brief visit and will doubt
less enjoy the sport for a brief time
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-01-27
FRIDAY MIGHT CLOSING.
a Move on Foot to Make 1t Perr,a
nent Arrangement.

a movement is on foot whereby all
our stores are in the near future ["
he closed on each Friday evening. The
change will probably not 80 into cf-
feet within = week from last night as
the public should have ample oppOr-
tunity to learn nf the chanc".
This idea originated with the grocery
men. They said. IF th" customers;
are Obliged to. they VIII purchase their
provisions or at least order them on
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-01-27

The engagement is announced of
Henry w. Dunn of BOSTON and Miss
Nelly A. HoughtOn Of Auburn, Me.
A,r. Dunn IL the son of Mr.. and Mrs. Il;
W. Dunn Of this city. a graduate of
Colby i'll the class Of 1896 and Of the
HARVARD Law School in 1909. He Is
now in the Boston law firm of Powers
&. Hall. Miss Honghton is a graduate
Of Bates College and for several years
has been q teacher in the High school
Of Lynn, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-01-27

An important real estate deal was
completed Friday afternoon and as Il
result; next summer two fine residences
will be erected on the corner of Shcr-
win and Water street The parties
concerned in tho deal were DR.. {. G.
Raacourt and William King. the for
mcr owners. and Mcssrs. Joseph and
Charles FiSuc, the present owners of
the lots.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-01-27

Skating on the river is NOW good III
almost any point except where there Is
open water. considerable of which can
be seen below the bridge. Many of the
skators now forsake polo games for
long distant skating, and yesterday q
large ialty Of boys went up river as
Tar as Augusta. while Il few Others
skated To Richmond and returned on
the c"cnlnG train.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-01-27

Th" Woman5 Missionary Society Of
The Free Baptist church Of this city
held its regular meeting in the church
vcStry on Gctchcil street Friday night
ana the M Hbcrs were pleasantly en-
t"rtai'icd by Mrs. +. ". Hall, WIN
Eavc talk on Chinatown and also
some of her experiences while visit :
iHg in California. Mrs. Hall is Il very
Interesting speaker and her talk was
very highly appreciated.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-01-27

TIL" dishes which were left after the
supper given Dy the Watervillc WCm-
ans Association AT the Baptist church,
Will be taken to the Association rooms
at No. &c Main street Saturday, and
held tncic until called for by the right
full owners.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-01-27

\ large delegation from Watcrvillc
Comlnandery. Golden Cross, went to
Augusta Friday evening to attend Il re
ccpti"n given i'll honor of Supreme
Commander Joseph p. birmingham of
Providence, +. l.. by the members of
The Augusta Commandery.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-01-27

The Baptist Society served suppcrs
to upwards of 100 people ut X. of p.
hall last evening The menu included
good things in abundance ana the af-
fair WAS one of the most successful
of the winter.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-01-27

Deputy Marshal Toulouse will re-
port for duty to the city marshal this
noon. Mr. Toulouse has previously at
tempted to fulfill the duties Of his Of
flee since his accident but was obliged
to return to his home for a longer rest
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-01-27

The Wai,rvillc Woman's Association
wishes to express its cordial apprccii-
ton and thanks 10 all who contribute d
in amy way to the success of the sup
Ter given by them in the Baptist vcs-
try Jan "a
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-01-27

The Ladies' Whist Club met with
Mrs. Lillian Carpenter Thursday af-
tcrnOon. The prize was won by Mrs
sara Benson. Next Thursday evening
4 gcntlcmcn's night will be given by
the ladies' of tho club.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-01-27

L. l.. Mayo went on business trip
to Lewiston Friday morning. Before
returning to Watcrvillc he expects to
make IN inspection trip to the Thorn
.tSton Jail.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-01-27

The members Of the Winslow Grange
met with Il large number Of friends at
thcir hall Friday evening and enjoyed
Il Popcorn sociablc. a good sum was
realized and the evening greatly enjoy
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-01-27

ihs: l happened that the regular
'i'tiH' III coming into the station, drop
pc" " car Just below the upper freight
3"lu. Inc train following. running
'is''' ana coming up the grade at a con-
siderable speed. crashed into the re-
manning car with sufficient force to
cause considerable d;,mace
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-01-27

Rev. J. w. Price of the NJ. +. church
is giving very interesting series Of
sermons Sunday evening on the
"prodigal Son" The next subject will
be The Wasted Substance"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-01-27

Tho foreign trade of Philadelphia
last year reached an aggregate of al
most $4,000. coo. an increase Of about
A,o00,coG in exports and $14.OOO,OO0 i'm
rorts largely materials for use In
American factories.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-01-27

II. Nj. Bean & Son. who lost their
store by fire. have established them
selves in the store occupied by Percy
Lodcr who is closing out his hardware
goods. Ralph Sherman. who also lost
his place by fire. has a new shop up
and is nearly ready for business.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-01-27

There will be another thrcc-milc
race at the Coliseum this Saturday
evening between the skating rivals,
Hight York of Oakland and Harry
EiSuc of WatcvVillc.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-01-27

The Adoption degree was cXcmpi-
fed to several candidates ut the meet.
ing of Annabcssacook Tribe, |. .. Il
NJ, last evening.