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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-25
In Bourne Mills, Fall River,
Receive Oi idends.
Also Given Promise Of a Vaca-
ton for Next Summer.
Profit Sharing Will Be Continued
Another Six Months.

Fall River, Mass, Dec. 24.-The fol-
lowing self-explanatory circulars were
distributed to the operatives at the
Bourne Mills:
Fall River, Mass, Dec "a, 1906.
To the employees of the Bourne Mills:
You will receive herewith the 34th
semi annual dividend upon wages.
Profit sharing will be continued an
other six months. l feel myself hap
by to congratulate you upon the re-
cent advance in wages which placed
Fail River again upon record as pay
ing the highest wage known to the
cotton industry in all the world. 1
sincely hope there may never be an
other reduction of wages here. There
ought not to be. The business should
be adjusted To this schedule.
trust this may be the merriest
Christmas ever known here. May all
try together, manufacturers and Op-
eratives. to make Fall River the most
attractive spot on earth FOR textile
wage earners. Having this thought
in mind, the board of directors Of the
Bourne Mills have unanimously au-
thorized me to announce to you the ex-
pertinent Of 4 vacation week in August,
1907. While l have not made it a
habit to take vacations myself lex
cept a short trip to Europe in 1900
| can see in these strenuous days it is
becoming more and more a wholesome
practice.
The mill will close Saturday noon,
August "A, and reopen Tuesday morn
ing, Sept. 3, thus allowing you 10 days
of rest and recreatiO
In lieu of regular pay the directors
have also unanim ouSly authorized me
to offer YOU all extra dividend upon
your wages, payable just before the
vacation, to the amount of so per. cent.
of the average weekly wages earned
by each one of you, computed from the
present profit sharing term closing
next June.
Like all our dividends on wages, the
August vacation dividend will be paid
to you upon the single condition of
continuous faithful efficient service. 1t
will be in addition to the regular Fourth
of July dividend.
Sincerely yours.
GEORGE A. CHASE, Treasurer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-25
De Raglan Masquefaded
as a Man Is Told.
Had Two Wives, With Whom
She Lived as Husband"


Chicago, Dec. 24.-The three-days'
wonder growing out of the discovery
that Nicolai DeRaylan. for years a
clerk to Baron Schlippenbach. Russian
consul in Chicago, was a woman, a
discovery only made on her death in
Phoenix AriZ., was solved yesterday
| by the admissions of two women with
whom she lived as husband" The
motive for DeRayland's masquerade,
which had been kept up for Is years,
| is mixed. Part OF it dates back TO her
early affair with Il girl in Southern
Russia at the first period of her as
Stunning manhood" and part of the ex-
PLANTATION is found in her connection
with Revolutionary bunds" in this
country and Russia.
Mrs. Eugene Bruchulise, DeReylan's
first wife, and Mrs. Anne DeReylan,
both unbosomed themselves yesterday,
| in explaining the mystery" The wo-
man, DeReylan, was of the common
classes of the Southern part. The IL
year-O boy who has been reported as
being the real child of the DeReylan
woman is in reality as Mrs. Anne De-
Reylan has stated. her own child. The
boy is the son of Joseph Armstrong.
her former husband, and the register of
the birth is in the City hall. Arm
strong appeared and claimed the
|fatherhood. The reported kidnapping
Of the boy is Il fiction. according to
Mrs. DeReylan.
The idea of posing as n man grew
gradually with the DeReylan girl.
Trouble with her parents over Il revo-
lutionary secret drove her from her
home in EliZavetfrad when Is years
old. She went to the town of KAN
enyets and there, as man, won the
love of a young girl. Jenya Vassilo-
witch. DeReylan fed from Russia to
escape the opportunities Of "Jenya."
In the city Of Mexico DeReylan was
an aide to Adolf DeverSchnitZ. for
years acting Russian charge dafiaires.
After the death Of Deverschni,z. it was
discovered that he was woman.
For time in that city DeReylan lived
as woman but upon leaving for New
York, assumed the dress and hole Of q
man. In New York. feeling secure of
her deception, she married her first
wife and from there the story pro-
ceeds to Chicago. DeReyIand's con-
nection with the Revolutionary party
it was seen in her presence at meet
ingS of the West Side Rund" and the
secret conferences with fellow country
men and the numerous DISPATCHES sent
to Russia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-25
James Bryce Is Preparing
to Assume New Office.
Winding Up Affairs Before Com
ing to the United States.
Appointment to Succeed Durand
Not Officially Announced.

London, Dec. 2i.-James Bryce, the
retiring chief secretary for ireland,
who is to succeed Sir Mortimer Dur
and as British ambassador at Wash
ington, is arranging to leave for the
United States in about three or four
weeks. In the meantime he has start
ed on 4 tour for the purpose of closing
up his business affairs. first going to
Dublin, where he is now comforting
with the lord lieutenant, the Earl OF
Aberdeen, concerning the transfer of
British affairs.
Then Mr.. Bruce will visit his constit-
ents at Aberdeen, returning later To
London in order to close up his resi-
dence and hold a final conference with
Foreign Secretary Grey concerning
Anglo-Amcrican questions before SAIL
ing for New York. 1t is hardly prob
able that Mr.. Bryce will again enter
the Irish Office, as his desk is cleared
and papers are being adjusted for his
successor.
These preparations for Mr. Brycc's
departure for Washington are proceed
ing, although his appointment as am
bassadOr has not yet been officially an
nOunced. The delay is ascribed to the
fOrmalities leading up to the King
signing the royal warrant and to the
application to the chancellor of the ex-
cheuuer for the dissolution of Mr.
Brycc'S parliamentary service. the
latter requirement being due to the
fact that a member of Parliament can
not resign, the only way of terminal
ing his service being to apply to the
chancellor of the exchequer for a crown
appointment, which would have the
effect of disQualifying him for Par
Lament. So soon as those formaltieS
are concluded the official announce
ment of Mr.. Bryce's appointment 10
the Washington post will be made. The
early departure OF Sir Mortimer Dur
and'S successor is designed to give the
latter several weeks in Washington
prior to the adjournment of Congress.
thus permitting renewal Of the ac-
quaintance made on the occasion Of
his last visit, when he was given the
privilege of the floor OF the House Of
Representatives and was invited to Oc-
cupy a seat at the Speakers desk.
The personal appearance of Mr..
Bryce has considerably changed since
then, his iron grey hair and close
cropped beard having turned white.
However. this has not aged him per-
ceptibly as he continues to display
those striking characteristics of intel
leotual vigor and engaging personali-
ty which have given him the reputa-
ton of being one Of the most agreeable
conversationalists in England.
There is an increasing tendency in
Dublin to regard Augustine Birrell,
the president of the Board of Educa-
ton, as the most probable successor
of Mr.. Bryce as chief secretary for
Ireland. He would be personally ac-
ceptable to the Irish leaders.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-25
MAINE PENSIONS.

Washington. Dec. 24.-Thc following
pensions have been granted to citizens
Of Maine:
F. b. Walker, 81 month; Matte
Cotton. IS; J. +. McAuley, s12; John
Moran, IS; T.. j. Varney. s12; G. NJ.
Sayre, s12: G. l.. Putnam, So; o. l..
Fernald. $12: r. w. Fenlason, SIT: j.
NJ. Chesin. Sc; f. A. Allen. So: John
Mckay. $12; AlonZo Libby. $14; Char
lotte Dorcus. IS; ID. w. WEIGH, s12; w.
c. Gerrish. $40: George NJ. Seiders, Sc:
Sophia ]. Spinney, $12; Clara A. Wiley,
IS; John Rinehard, $14; II. NJ. Pack
ard, $40; Francis Curtis, $40; Irene f..
Leighton. IS: James Mcintyre, $40;
Geo. Reynolds. s12; w. II. Vaughan,
SIT; w. c. Wood $24: Andrew Doher-
ty, s12; Michael Rattigan, $12; John
Leighton. s12; w. Miller. s12: j. r.
Laws. $40; jeremiah Shay. $12; r. J.
Foster, $12; f. J. Dill, $40: ]. d.
Grover. ST; Edwin Hobbs, $12: G. H.
Martin. s12; f. G. Doble, $12; r. T.
Horton. $12; Chas. Riggs. $40; H. c.
Trask, s12; r. B. Taylor, $40; D. D.
Sanborr. s12.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-25
PLEADS NOT GUILTY.
vallas Arraiened on Two Charges and
Held for $500 Bail.

Brunswick, Me, Dec. 2i.-ChristOs
Villas, who threw a crowd of Christ
mas shoppers into a panic Saturday
night, was arraigned in the municipal
court today on two charges to which
he pleaded not guilty. He was charged
With assault ANA battery upon Octave
Dionnc, who attempted to diSarm him
ana received Il knife wound in the leg
ana with assault with a dangerous
weapon with intent to kill and murder
St"f:tnoS HowSiS. who received Il bull
let i'll his left arm and a bad stab
wound in one of his shoulders. Four
shots were fired. of which three went
wild. Villas was bound over to tn 4
superior court in $500 bonds. In de
fault Of bail he was taken to Portland
Jail.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-25
MESSAGE DENOUNCED
And Taft's Report Branded A. Wrong
BY San Franeiscsns.

San Francisco. Dec. 24.-Resolutions
denouncing President Roosevelt's mes
sage to Congress on the Japanese sit
uation in San Francisco. expressing
want Of confidence in Sec. Metcalf, and
declaring that his report to the Presi-
dent on the Japanese school question
as being utterly unworthy Of 'credence
in any particular" and containing
numerous misstatements and misrep-
reservations. obviously one sided and
grossly exaggerated" were adopted at
a mass meeting of $500 persons held
yesterday under the auspices OF the
Japanese and Corean Exclusion
League.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-25
THE DOMINION ARRIVES
At Portland Bringing 395 Passengers
and Good Freight

Portland, Me, Dec. 24.-The steam
ship Dominion of the Dominion Line
Liverpool via Halifax having made the
voyage in II days. The Dominion in
addition to n good sized freight. landed
scnCerS at this port. Included in the
second cabin passenger list were iiy"
English teachers who have come 10
this country to visit some of the Amer
lean schools. The steerage passengers
left this city during the evening on
Il special train for Canada and tn"
Northwest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-25
THE FUNERAL SERVICES
For the Late Frank e. Southland a
Bath Largely Attended.

Bath. Me-. Dec. Elm spite of a dis
agreeable storm there was a very large
attendance at the funeral OF Frank f..
Southland. held Sunday afternoon from
his home on High street. 1t included men
prominent in business and public life
without distinction Of party lines, and
included the Bar Association of Sagada-
noe County. which met at tho court house
and marched to the Southland home in n
body.
The floral tributes were numerous and
massive. Rev. A. p. Hervcy of The Uni
versalist church officiated and the pail
bearers were Albert n. Shaw. Elwell S.
Crosby. Sanford l.. Fogg and M IT,
Blackwell. The burial was in Oak Grove
cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-25
With Recommendation for
Mercy by The Gar
Is Given Admiral hebogatott
and His 70 Officers
Who Surrendered Their Ships to
japanese May 20, 1905.

St. Petersburg, Dec 24-The court
martial which has been trying Rear
Admiral Nebogatoff and IS officers of
his squadron for SCrTecdering to the
Japanese at the battle OF the Sea of
Japan on May %, 1905, handed in it's
decision at 10 o'clock tonight. Vice
Admiral Nebogatoff, Commander
Lichino, Of the coast defence IRON
clad General Admiral Apraxino; Rear
Admiral Gregorieff, of the coast de-
fence ship Admiral Seniavia, and Lieut.
SmirnOff, who succeeded to the COM
mand of the battleship Nicolai l, were
sentenced to death, but in view of ex-
tenuating circumstances and the long
and otherwise blamelesS careers of
these officers, the court will petition
the Emperor to commute their sem
tenccs 10 10 years, imprisonment in a
fortress. Four other officers are SEN
fenced to shoot themselves or i'm
prisonment in a fortress, while the re-
mainder are acquitted Of the charges
brought against them.
The trial of Real Admiral Nebogat-
off and the officers Of his squadron he.
gan at ST. Petersburg on Dec. 5. The
accused were divided into three cate
gOries:
First-Rear Admiral Nebogatoff and
the commanders of the battleships.
The sentences passed upon Admiral
NebogatOff and the three commanders
are similar to those handed down in the
case Of the naval officers who were con-
demned by courtmartial for surrender
ing the torpedo boat destroyer Bedovi
10 the Japanese. These sentences were
coupled with similar strain to the
Emperor for mercy and such interces-
siOns generally have proved success
full.
closing address, declared that the in
fiicticn Of the death penalty under
these circumstances was out of har-
nony with the spirit Of The times. but
he declared that the guilt Of the officers
in question found no example in his
tory. Rear Admiral NcbOgatOff, he
iverred, could have transferred all his
commands to one battleship and then
sunk the rest of his squadron. The rear
admiral made an emotional reply, in
which he dwelt upon the ignorance of
the prosecutor, who, he said. has worn
the uniform of the navy for only one
year.
Second-The officers who advocated
the surrender.
Continued on Page Two)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-25
MURDER AND SUICIDE.
Georgia Planter Shoots Young Woman
and Kills Himself.

Atlanta, Ga. Dec. 24.-Walter High
tower. a planter today shot and killed
instantly Miss Bessie Jones. aged Is
years. and then fired n bullet into his
own brain. He died several hours lat
err Hightower has wife and three
small children. Miss Jones had been
an inmate of the Hightower home
since last July. and between her and
her murderer an infatuation was said
to have existed. on account Of which
Mrs Hightower left her husband. re-
turning, however. later. Mrs. High
tower sent her S-year-old son to awak-
en- Miss Jones about O'Clock. The
boy discovered his father in the room
with the young woman. When the
father saw his son he fired the fatal
shots.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-25
Of the Life Saving Crews
During the Past Year.
Thousands Of Lives and Millions
Worth Of Property Saved.
Supt. kimbaII', Report and Recon.
nlendations Tor the Servlcs.

Washington, Dec. 24.-Important
work was accomplished during the past
year by the life saving service of the
government. thousands OF Imperfect
lives and millions of dollars worth OF
property being saved through the hero
ism and unremitting vigilance OF the
life savers.
General Supt. Kimball OF the life saw
ing service shows in his annual report
that the number of marine disasters
was Si9 in the waters of the United
States. In these, 40 vessels and 20
lives were lost and S11 persons were
succOred at the various stations. The
total value of property saved was $12.-
266, 100. while that lost was $2.115, 040.
In the disasters 42G lives were inlperil-
ed. AT the close of the last fiscal year
the life saving establishments COM
prised 279 stations, OF which 200 were
on the Atlantic coast, go on the Great
Lakes. 16 on the Pacific coast proper
and one each at the Falls of the Ohio
river and Nome, Alaska.
The life saving crews rendered as
sistance of more or less Importance to
1877 vessels in addition to those which
weer lost. PatrOlmen and station look
outS dlSo % Stc1fiieIS duu -
sailing vessels which were running into
danger, the warnings undoubtedly
averting disasters which would have
caused loss of both life and proper
ty. The life savers rescued batherS,
recovered bodies Of the drowned and
assisted many persons in distress.
Particularly valuable assistance. it
is noted. was rendered by the life saw
ing crews at San Francisco during the
earthquake and conflagration last
April in fighting the fire, transporting
supplies and sheltering the homeless.
Supt. Kimball says that the problem
of installing power in a life boat with
out reducing it's carrying capacity. or
destroying its self-righting property.
has been solved and during the year
seven of the largest life boats have
been equipped with gasoline engines.
They constitute a most important ad-
dition to the life saving equipment and
materially enlarge the radius of effec-
tive work Of the crews.
Supt. Kinlball points out that the
great service rendered has cost the
government only 1882, 465. He urge,
strongly that the benefits Of retirement
be extended to officers and men of the
service who become disabled through
injury or disease. or incapaitated by
age.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-25
Conditions and General Forecast.

Washington. Dec. 24.-The storm that
has been Off the New England coast
Tor several days past has increase in
strength during the last u hours and
now appears to be moving northward
over Nova Scotia. This new develop
ment will cause high northwest winds
along the New England and middle At
lantic coast and a continuance of cold
weather in Eastern districts.
The weather on Tuesday will be fair
and colder in Eastern districts The
winds along the New England and mid
die Atlantic coasts will be brisk north
west; south Atlantic coast, fresh north
vast brisk off Hatteras.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-25
Against Doctors Of the
Maine General Hospital.
Miss Grace hobb Of Berwick
Says She Had lockjaW
Caused BY the Unsanitary Condition
Of the Institution.

Portland, Me-, Dec. 24.-Alleging that
on account of unsanitary conditions at
was operated upon recently, she con-
tracted lcck-jaw, Miss Grace f. Hobbs
Of Berwick his instituted a joint suit
for $4,000 against Doctors Charles D..
Smith. Arthur s. ellison and w. d.
Williamson of the hospital staff. The
papers have been served. The writ is
rcturnable at the January term of the
supreme court.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-25
To Continue Three DAYS.

Washington, Dec. 24.-AccOrding to
forecaster Henry at the United States
weather bureau, the present cold wave
will continue for at least three days.
The temperature at the weather bu-
reau tonight at 10 O'Clock was Il above
zero, and Il drop of l. above during
the night is predicted. Heavy frosts
have been reported as far south as
Tampa, Fla, where the temperature
tonight was IS above zero The cold
wave extends throughout the southern
states.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-25
FIRE AT MEXICO.
Central School Building Destroyed
Loss $4,000; Insurance $4,000.

Mexico. Ne, Dec. 24.-The Central
school building, one of the largest
school edifices in Oxford county. was
destroyed by fire this evening with a
loss estimated at $1,000 The town
had an insurance on the building ii
$4,000.
The fire is thought to have originat-
ed from the heating apparatus. which
had been kept in operation. although
the school had not been occupied for
nearly u week. None of the contents
were saved, as the fire had obtained
great Roadway when it was discov-
cred
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-25
NEW SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE.
$500 Hands at Saco and Brunswick
Enjoy Higher Wages.

Portland. Me, Dec. o4-New wage
schedules went into effect today in
the cotton mills of the York Manu-
Manufacturing Co. at Brunswick The
former company employees about 1900
people and the latter 500. The in
crease in wages is about five per cent
in each case The advance in other
Maine cotton mills takes effect next
Morday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-25

Indian Inspector Wright Sunday at
Muskogee. |. r., received notice from
the Interior Department resembling the
recent order to shut down oil and
gas wells in the Usage nations The
wells with the exception of three We're
closed by deputy marshals n few days
ago
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-25
Florida Crops Suffer from Cold.

Jacksonville. Fla. Dec 24-The gov
eminent thermometer reached "a de-
grees above zero here today. The dam
age TO oranges and vegetables through
out the state is not yet known. but it
is believed the carly vegetable crop is
seriously damaged
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-25

A. J. Mckelway, secretary of the Ma
tional Labor Commission. Monday re-
ceivcd from VIM. ]. Bryan a letter in
which the latter expressed his thanks
for a copy Of the Beverage bill. Of
which he says: 1.-The plan which Bev-
eridge adopts for the prevention Of
child labor is identical with the plan l
urged fer the suppression of the trusts.
l believe the control which Congress
has over the interstate enables il to APP
ply a very simple and effective reme-
dy."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-25
CLOUDY-SNOW.

Washington, Dec. 24-Forecast for
Tuesday and Wednesday for New Eng
land: Cloudy with occasional snow
flurries and colder Tuesday; Wednes-
day fair and continued cold fresh to
brisk northwest winds.
Storm warnings are displayed on the
Atlantic coast from Hatteras to Cape
Cod.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-25

After burning for week the fire in
the Hub colliery at Glace Bay, OPP
Grated by the Dominion Coal Co., is
thought to be checked through the
flooding of the mine by the tidewater
Of the Atlantic ocean. This pit is
filled with after damp and it is
thought that it may be necessary to
sink another shaft before mining OPP
OratiOns can be resumed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-25

An official note was issued Monday at
Paris. announcing that the statements
published abroad, to the effect that the
French government sent a note to the
powers in anticipation Of the protest
from the Vatican against the expulsion
of Mgr Montagnini, are absolutely
false
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-25

The Spanish foreign minister re-
plying To question in the chamber
of Deputies Monday said that Spain
was still trying to secure the re-
stitution of the artillery left in Cuba
when the treaty of Paris was signed
and was also continuing the nego-
tiations to secure recognition of the
Spanish debt Of the island
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-25
Connecticut Operatives Happy.

Danieispn. Conn.,. Dec. 24.--The adj
vance in wages of from ) to 10 per
cent, which was granted several
weeks ago to about 800 cotton mill OPP
erativeS in this section Of the state
went into effect to-day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-25
Boston Forecast.

Boston, Dec. 24.-Forecast for Bos-
ton and vicinity: Fair Tuesday and
Wednesday; fresh westerly winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-25
A Raise at Lawrence.

Lawrence, Mass. Dec. 24.-The new
wage schedule ar the Arlington Minis.
an advance of -, per cent. went into
effect today, bencfiting GOO operatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-25
Boat Overturned-Sixteen Drowned.

kingston. ia, Dec. PA sailboat
with "a persons on board was over
turned this morning near MontegO bay.
Sixteen Of the passengers were
drowned,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-25
1904

Factory made in October more than one
million. Now the largest selling 1Oc
Cigar in New England. Packed In boxes
Of 16 for the hoidaya