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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-07
PROTECTION FOR JAPS.
Violence Shown Party at Alder, WASH,
BY Gang Of Roughs.

Tacoma, Wash, Dec. 6.-Thc sheriff
will be asked to send deputies to Alder
to protect a dozen Japanese who were
taken to that village to work. When
the Japanese left the train they were
set upon by band Of r"ugns, Wh"
beat them with clubs, kicked them
and then threatened them with death
If they did not return to the coaches
Conductor Kirk patrick pluckily took
the part of the Japanese and cowed
the mob. After the train left tn" mob
drove the japanese out of town ana
told them that if they returned to Al
der they would be shot. Officers are
investigating the outrage. A meeting
was called In public hall at Alder TO
discuss the coming of the japanese
and 1t is said that inflammatory
speeches were made.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-07
CAPITAL JOTTINGS.

The House committee on banking an"
currency will hold hearings on elastic
currency lightning Dec. H.
Thursdays receipts: From internal
rt venue. s.. 2S6.524; customs. 81, i96.ili mis-
cellancous, $5d0,39i. Expenditures, ST..
coo.
The Senate in executive session
Thursday confirmed a large number OF
appointments to consular. poStoillcc
and other positions. Among the nomi-
nations confirmed was that of Herbert
Squires of New York to be minister OF
Panama.
Senator kittredge introduced reso-
luton Thursday directing an inVeStl-
CATION by the department of commerce
and labor into the lumber trade of the
country to ascertain whether there IS
in existence trust or agreement
among dealers.
Senator Beverage introduced bill
Thursday to amend the meat inspection
act by requiring that the cost of lnspec-
ton shall be paid by the packers. An
other amendment is that date OF inspec-
ton ana packing or canning shall be
placed upon each package.
The government Thursday resumed
the purchase of silver. accepting bids
for 100000 ounces at 1868 cents per
fine ounce. This is more than 31a cents
an ounce lower than the offerings
which were made at the time purchas-
ing was suspended nearly four weeks
ago.
SenCr Don Emilio c. Joubcrt the Do
riinican minister has received dispatch
from his government stating that 4 party
of II insurGent leaders who had gathered
at Puerta Plata and who were on theil
way to LaRiga We're attacked by the
government forces. Pcrcl La Salla was
killed and the balance of the party ar
roStcG.
The preliminary steps incidental t.
the investigation of the relations OF
certain roads forming a part of what
is known as the Hartman system
We're taken by the Interstate Com
mcrce commission Thursday. Attor-
neyS have been retained and arrange
ments made for beginning the hearing
later in the month. but the exact datt
has not been settled. Chairman KNAPP
estimates it will take At least 60 days
to complete the investigation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-07

Mrs. George Collins is rejoicing over
the good fortune which has fallen to
the lot Of her son, Lewis. whoShas been
appointed superintendent of the Ocean
Steamship Co. of New York and Savan-
nah. Mr.. Collins is now 81 years of age
and has been in the steamship business
since he was II years old. when he
shipped as fireman on the old Star of
the East, which ran between kennebec
river ports and Boston. Mr.. Collins be-
gan his work with the Ocean Steamship
Co. as Oilcr and by honest. faithful
hard work gradually rose to more re-
sponsible positions, becoming engineer.
assistant superintendent and now on
the death of the superintendent receiv-
ing the deserved promotion to the SUI
perintendency with an office in New
York. Mr.. Collins was born and reared
in Farmingdale and married a Farm
ingdale lady. Miss Villa Remission.
His Farmingdale and Gardiner friends
will he greatly gratified and pleased at
Mr.. Collins success.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-07
BRYAN'S CRITICISM.
Says There Are Good and Bed Points
in Presidents Message.

Lincoln, Ncb.. Dec. Accommodating
on President Rooscvelts message w.
J. Bryan said there was much that
was good and much that WAS bad in it,
but it may be regarded as the PrcSi-
dents most important state paper. Mr..
Bryan says
The message contains much that is
Democratic and for which TIL" general
public may we'll thank him. 1t con-
tainS some things that ought to arouse
severe criticism. The President boldly
|arpropriatcS some Of the doctrines
which the Democrats have been advO-
eating and. on the other hand he an
nounces some doctrines which are 50
absurd as to excite amusement if the
suggestions came from a less prOmi-
ncnt source. In some cases he takes
advanced ground. in some cases he re-
treats from ground already taken
Mr. Bryan complains that what the
President says on government by in
junction will not be satisfactory to the
labOring man or to those who respect
the trial by jury. His stand on child
labor, the S-hour law and the right
Of the people to criticise a judge, is
commended.
Or President Roosevelts reference to
tie Japanese question. Mr.. Bryan says:
He pays a deserved tribute to the pro-
sress of the Japanese nation and asks
to protect the treaty rights Of foreigners
That there should he such legislation can
not be generally disputed, but grea.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-07
A BIC PROBLEM.
Getting Supplies 10 Lum-
6brInen May be Difficult.
M0osehead Lake Frozen Over,
But Il Is Far From Solid.
Soft Bottom in Swamps Holds Up
Lumbering Operations.

GrecnVillc, Me. Dec. G.-(SpC1iaD.--
for another six months. The last trip
of any Of the lake steamers was made
today. The cold weather of Sunday,
Monday and Tuesday covered all of the
coves and bays of Names great in
lard sea with Il thick coating Of ice
and while the lake is not entirely froz-
en- over, it is Impossible u make much
Roadway With any of the steamers.
Providing the cold weather does not
continue the situation presents rather
a serious problem to the many lumber
men operating here and in the north
! country this season. With insufficient
ice to make transportation across the
lake safe and with navigation at an
| end, the question of getting supplies
! to the camps is indeed a problem. At
| the present time there is d large guam
tity Of supplies here at Grccnvile
which to meet AZ! demands shoytad lie
| 80 miles un north at one Of the big
camps. How it will be gotten there is
something Of a question.
| 1t is said that this may be. in a
way. overcome by the Somerset Rail-
| road. which has its line between Oak
and and Birch Point nearly conp!et-
cd. so nearly in fact. that it is expected
that trains Will be in operation inside
of two weeks. supplies landed Oh
Birch Point can be more easily moved
than from Grecpville village or any
other place about the lake. owing to
the fact that ice makes there and from
that point up the Lake more quickly
than from Birch Point down toward
this village.
Prominent lumbermcn are not slow
in saying that the building OF the SOM
ersct Road will change affairs consid-
crably III this section. 1t will furnish
an easy means of access to the lake
region from Watcrville Augusta. Car
diner and other central Maine places
where as is well known rests the main
springs Of the greater part Of the lum-
berins: done in this section. Men. sup
plies and horses can he more easily ana
quickly shipped Ivy tn" now route than
by way Of Dover or FOXcroft.
The lumhCrmcn hcrCahoutS arc also
| worrying some over another matter.
The warm weather Of early November
did nrlnlnS toward freezing up the
swamps. I'll" first fall OF snow came
| burying SwampS under q good eight
inches. I'll" snow has remained on ana
has protected tn" wet SWampS from
freezing with tn" result that with 10
| inches or more rf snow on top of a
mud and water bottom does not make
the best of roads for early winter OPP
erations. Several Of the big concerns
are ready To % considerable hauling
at the present time but are unable t.
move stick on account of the condi-
tionS above described.
There is now. with todays big fall.
plenty of snow in the woods for any
practical purpose. All the lumbermen
now ask for is more men and more
| cold weather to freeze up Moosehead
tight and solid and to. if possible, make
a little sitter bottom in the low lands
With that the prospects for big cut
of lumber all through this section is
indeed bright.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-07
THE SEAL POACHERS
From Canada and Japan Rapidly Ex-
terminating the Herds.

Washington, Dec. 6.-"The Japanese
pelagic sealing fleet which operated in
Behring sea during the summer con-
sisted of at least 16 vessels. each of
which carried crew of so men. and
from five to seven small boats for seal
ing.
1T was only when the crews of the
schooners landed. or attempted to land
on the islands (the Pribilof group that
they (the United States agents. We're
able to make arrests, and those of the
Japanese who We're killed belonged to
parties which We're caught red handed
and were attempting To escape arrest.
These statements We're made in Il
report to Secretary Mctcalf by Edwin
w. Sims, then solicitor Of the depart
mcnt of commerce and labor. now
United States district attorney Of Chi
cago. of the seal poaching by Japanese
on the Prbilof islands last summer,
which resulted in tn" killing of five
of the japanese raiders, tn" wounding
Of two and the capture of a total Of
II prisoners including the two wound
ed.
The report was made public today
by Secretary Metcalf.
Mr.. Sims reports that five or six Of
the Canadian pclaSic scaling fleet
operated in Alaskan waters in May
and June last. during the closed sea
son. and that the japanese fleet took
thousands of seals within the terri
tOrial waters of the United States sur
rounding the Pribilof islands during
the summer. He says the seal herd is
being dccimatcd rapidly ana that Of
the 100000 to 1.000,o0O seals which
tn" herd originally contained not more
than 1S0,0 remain.
Mr.. Sims recommends that revenue
cutter cruise along the Alaskan coast
from May / to the latter part Of June.
during the closed season, ana follow
the seal herd in its northward course
to the PrbiIof islands. He recon-
mcnds that a revenue cutter patrol
Behring sea from June to Octob-f
to watch the pclagic Scalcrs.
Mr. Sims urges thnt the laws be
strengthened 50 as to enable the r.vc-
lIuc cutters to seize ana forfeit any
trcspassing vessel found within the
territorial waters of the United States
surrounding the Pribilof islands with
seals or seal skins or the paraphcrnalia
for taking them. He urges also that
the agents on the islands he properly
equipped with arms, as it would be
entirely possible for the crews Of S"v-
cral SChooncrS to raid and CaptrIrc
the islands. He suggests that the is
lands Of st. Paul and st. George be
equipped with few small cannon. but
does not think a permanent military
guard necessary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-07
COMPROMISE IN SIGHT.
Ship Subsidy Bill As Amended Will
Undoubtedly Pass.

Washington. Dec. accompanies on
the ship subsidy bill seem to be i'll sight.
At the meeting of the House committee
on merchant marine and fisheries today
Chairman CiroSvcnor suggested an
amendment to the Gallingcr bill which
will limit subsidies to the South american
and Oriental trade. The suggestion was
wen received although no vote WAS taken
and Mir. Grosvcnor is now engaged in
preparing amendments for the commit
tees consideration.
The amended bill will he III harmony
with Sec Roots policy for the extension
of trade rs outlined in recent speeches
in the West.
Rep. Watson Of Indiana. the Republican
whip. expressed the opinion that the con-
mittoc car get Il favorable report on the
bill limiting tho subsidies to Latin
American and Oriental lines. He also
SAID he had Canvasscd the House ana is
confident such a measure will pass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-07
MORE OFFICERS NEEDED.
Personnel Board Says Conditions in
the Navy Are Serious.

Washington. Dec. 6.-''An examination
or navy list dScloscs q condition Of AZ
fairs under the present law that seriously
affects The efficiency of the service and
constitutes n grave menace. if NOT Il pos
tive danger. to the public interests"
This statement sums up briefly the CON
Clusions Of the navy personnel board. UNI
der the presidency Of Assistant Secretary
of the Navy Newburry. appointed last
August to suggest such notifications in
the law affecting the commissioned per
sonnet of the navy as might seem to
them advisable.
The boards recommendations offer n
remedy for two serious evils in the line.
namely. the absence of opportunity for
officers of flag rank to familiarze them
selves by actual experience with their
duties as CO mmauders of fleets. divisions
or suuadrons in the short time 70 elapSo
before their retirement for age. and also
an impending period Of great staGnation
in promotion. As an illustration OF what
is likely to happen. the board says that
unless Congress takes immediate action
the lower grades of the service will be-
come SO congested that a nidshipman
now in one of the lower classes at An
| napolis cannot possibly be promoted tn
| lieutenant until he is between ~ and %
Years old. This situation is brought about
oy the fact that Congress has authorizsd
considerable increase IN the number OF
nlcshipmen at the Naval Academy and
'hesc midshipmen upon graduat ion are
promoted to ensign and lieutenant Ciunior
sra"e). bat no provision was made for :,
corresponding increase in the uprer
grades.
ihe details OF the board scheme. hoy-
ever. has been carefully worked as to the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-07
WINSTON CHURCHILL'S PLANS
To Pass Quiet Winter-Has Decided
Views on Railroad Passes.

Concord. \. H., Dec. "a statement
was issued today by Winston Church
i'll. in which he says he is not a cand-
date for United States senator. but
will pass the winter in Concord. en-
gagged in forwarding the Legislative
program of the Lincoln Republican
Club. With reference to railroad
passes he says:
Il have heard it said that the Bos-
ton & Maine Railroad is to send out
passes as usual to the legislators.
sincerely hope that the members of the
Legislature will return these passes
and adopt legislation during the first
week of the session to pay their fare
backward and forward to their homes
l believe that the day has come when
public opinion will not allow an official
to use pass"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-07

TamagnO. the Italian tenor and one
of the greatest singers of the day. de-
string to leave for his children some
record of his genius. recently made. on
specially prepared plates for reproduc-
ton on Il monograph several records
of songs. Two of these records have
been preserved in a museum at Paris
The plates were made with great care
land are sealed in metal boxes contain
ing chemicals for their better preser-
Walton. The boxes are labeled and dat
led. One will be opened 80 years from
now. and the other at the end Of the
Icentury
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-07
DO NOT UNDERSTAND.
Gov. Pardee Says Fasteners Are Not
Posted on the Situation.

Sacramento, Cal, Dec. Gov. Par
dee said Wednesday in reference 10
the question of Japanese i'll public
schools:
Il do not think the President under
stands the situation out here any moro
than any of the other people in the
East do. I also do not think the right
of naturalization should be extended
to the japanese. We can get over the
school proposition very easily by ap-
plying the age limit l think the state
now provides for this. l favor separate
schools for the japanese as well as for
any nation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-07
Marked Increase in the
Average Cost Of Living
Cemaodltie's'; Are the Highest
Since February, 1884.
Greater Demand Follows Increased
Prosperity and Wages.

New York, Dec. 6.-Figures giving
the average cost Of living as of Dec. l..
complied by r. G. Dun e Co, show
that there has been a marked advance
in prices as compared with November
/, when it reached high water mark.
In the lapse Of one month, the cost
of living has advanced from slo6.6S to
s10S.17 reached on Dec. /. The cost OF
commodities is the highest since Feb
rua-S. 1884.
In Discussing the subject of trade,
the authority says the rise in prices
is fairly representative OF the great
er demand that has followed increas-
ed prosperity throughout the nation
and because of the advances in wages
which has lifted the purchasing power
Of the people above all previous records
In this and other nations
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-07
IN THE SENATE.
CONTINUED fr' n Page Onc.)

.rhat. too, has been denied" asserted
Foraker
Well" again began Carter, 1T has
beer alleged and not denied that there
was Il Disturbance
Foraker here produced Il printed copy
of testimony in the case which ne hah
obtained at the war department, extracts
of which I've read to show, as he said,
that it was unsatisfactory, incomplete
and of fiimsy character" and that 10
iurv "in Christebdom would convict I'M
der e."
Cu!berson took the opposite view of the
testimony.
Carter finally secured an opportunity to
finish the point, which was in support of
calling on the President for the !nforma-
ton.
Foraker read at length the testimony
furnished by the war department. He did
not regard it from the standpoint Of race
question The right Of the President to
dismiss man from the army was in
volvcd. If he could dismiss a man he
could dismiss a company. regiment. a
brigade. and in fact on the same theory
the whole army. Foraker admitted. at
the suggestion of Warren, that the Pres
ident under the law had the right Il
increase or decrease the army within GER
tain ma Xmum and minimum points.
During the debate the report was cur
rent among senators that the president
felt it would be matter of courtesy il
| the resolution should he addressed t'
himself. aud 50 strong it was said was
| this feeling on his part that he had in
| timatcd that unless this course was taken
| there would be no response.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-07

Mayor Charles H. Thurston will again
head the Democratic ticket at the Cam
bridge. Mass. election next Tuesday.
the tie between him and Former Rep
resentative James Aylward Occasioned
by the supreme courts decision on the
result of the caucuses 10 days ago, be-
ing broken Thursday night by the city
committee which supported Mayor
Tnurston by a vote of 81 to So Mayor
Thurston will be opposed next Tuesday
by Walter {. Wardwell, who is running
on nomination papers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-07
Cell No. 2 Awaits Him at Auburn.

Auburn. y. V, Dec. 6.-QuarterS in
Auburn prison were prepared today
for Chester Gillette. who on Tuesday
was convicted at Herkmer for the
murder of his sweetheart. Grace
Brown. a cot and a chair were placed
in cell No. of the corridor set apart
exclusively for those condemned to
death in the electric chair. The last
occupant Of cell No. was an Italian
of Buffalo, who was electrocuted about
q year ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-07

Munyon's Dyspepsia Cure positively
cures all forms Of indigestion and st"m-
ach trouble. Price. &c.
Munyon's Cold Cur" prevents pneu-
moni:l and breaks up Il cold in a few
hours. stops coughs. night swcats. allays
soreness and speedily heals the lungs.
I rice. 2rr
Munyon's Kidney cure speedily cures
pains in tn" back. loinS or @r".liS ana all
forms of kidney disc lS,'. Pr.Cc. &c.
Munyon's hnada che Cur" st"pS head
ache in three minutes. Pr.cc 2'r.
Munyon's Nerv" Cure. cures all the
symptoms Of nervous exhaustion. Price.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-07
Mrs, Eliza A, Norton,

Mrs. Eliza A. Norton, wife Of the
late Francis Norton. died Tuesday
night at her home on Cannard street,
South Gardiner. Mrs. Norton was an
old resident Of the place and was
known and respected by a large num-
Der of people. She was So years of
age. The funeral will be held Sun
day afternoon and will be private.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-07
POSSIBLE APPOINTEES.
Lord Desbrough and Mr.. Spring Rice
Mentioned for British Ambassador.

London. Dec 6-The name of Lord
Dcsbrough CWilIiam Henry GrcnfccD
is among the latest mentioned as pos
Siblc appointccS to the embassy at
Washington. Lord D"shrough. who
was born in 1S5'. is Il noted Rocky
Mountain hunter. oarSman and author
and popular among Americans. He
entertained the Harvard crew when
they visited England this year.
Mr.. Spring-Ric", now minister at
Tchcran. is also rc-instatcd among the
possibilities.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-07
GILLETTE NOT SENTENCED.
Counsel Given Till Monday to Prepare
Motion for New Trial.

Hcrkimcr, y. ", Dee. 6.-Chcster F..
WAS taken to court at the appointed
hour but the session was brief His
counsel was unable to prepare. in the
brief time at their disposal. for mo-
ton for new trial. which they de-
sire to enter before sentence is passed
On that account the court entertained
a motion that proceedings be post
pOned until Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-07

The interest shown in occasional eX-
pcriments with chidrens churches has
led Harry A. King, pastor of Oakley
Meth odist Episcopal church. Kansas
City. to organize a children's church
with children constituting the official
boards, child organist. with children
as elders. deacOns, ushers. and of
course only children as congregation.
The services will probably be held Sun
day afternoons. but the enterprise will
in now way supplant the usual Sun
day school. Mr.. King says that he be-
lieves that a child should be a Chris
tian in child':s way and should be
taught. when old enough to understand.
the policy and the rules of the church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-07
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

A Marconi wireless from Cape Race
states that the steamer Cymric, from
Liverpool for Boston. was in communi-
cation with that point at 4.30 p NJ.
Dec. 6. when 962 mics cast of Boston
light. She reported all we'll. and ex-
pected to reach Boston Sunday after
noon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-07

Misses Dora and Alice LashGw.
Miss Kate Cole and Joseph Nerdon left
Tuesday night for Lynchburg. Va.
where they will be employed in a new
shoe factory
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-07

The ladies of the Methodist church
will hold their annual sale and sup
per Saturday afternoon and evening in
the store at the corner of Water street
ana Brunswick avenue. The ladies will
meet this afternoon to perfect arrange
ments for the affair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-07

The ladies Of the Congregational
church will hold a sale of dressed dolls.
aprons. stationery and homemade can
dies Thursday, Dec. 10. at the parish
rooms. Stationery with Gardiner,
Maine" engraved on it can be OBJ
tanned at reasonable price. \ chicken
salad supper will be served at $50
o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-07

AS Frank Brooks was driving on
Main street Thursday about 1870 his
morse became frightened at an incom
= ne eiectrlc car. reared and gave a
Jump. breaking both shafts and clear
ing nimseif from the sleigh. The
animal ran to Oak street. where he
was caught with no more damage done
tnan broken sleigh and harness
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-07
IN THE HOUSE.
CONTINUED from Page One.)

of vessels from other ports. This Will
liams, Miss. indignantly denied.
The roll call disclosed Il decided
change from what had been expected
by the leaders. many Republicans vot-
ing against the bill on the ground that
it was another step toward the CEN
traliZation of power in the nation.