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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-06
"Wednesday, June 6, 1906.

The canoe season has now well
opened and the important truth should
be Impressed upon beginners that the
first thing to learn in managing a ca
noe is the art of swimming.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-06

ESTABLISHED 1925

Ne notice whatever will b take" o.
unsigned communications.
The Journal cannot be held responsible
for the preservation or return Of re-
1ected communications.
Address al communications rs'at'n0 70
subscriptions and advertisements 10
{, BURLEIGH & FLYNT. Puohsnefs'
Augusta, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-06
Practical Application.

All. dearest" sighed young Brokeleigh.
Il cannot live without YOU"
why not?" Uueried the girl with the
obese bank account Did you lose your
job."-Chiclgo News.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-06

The postmasters in 25 prosperou.
Maine towns are happy with an in
crease of salary of 800 each.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-06

Richard Burton in his Boston lecture
on O. Bernard Shaw. said: He is really
Il serious thinker. who ruts on the mask
nf the fool a'1 humcrist: bnt underlying
his cap and bells are really thought an,l
serious purpose"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-06
His Foresight.

Yes. she saved every love letter that
he told her to burn
That's bad
No: Jim is pretty smart The letters
he told her to burn were the harmless
ones. '-Clcy Gland Plalndealer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-06

Linotype machines are being put in at
the Bank of England. and in future the
addresses on the dividend notices sent
out will be printed instead of written by
l..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-06

The kcnnebec Republicans will meet
in county convention. tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-06
LIGHT AND Aihf.
No Value.

rs Wilkins as good as his word,
Every bit But | have never heaid
Of his word being good for anything.
Milwaukee Sentinel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-06

homng pigeon which WIS sont 70 ~,
III" 81 man two years AMI four months
ago returned to its home cote in Black
burn, England. recently.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-06

THE college ball game today is Bates
KS. Colby at Waterville. 1t is the first
time these mines have met his spring.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-06

The story Of that Farmingdale hold
up reads like a "reminiscences of the
wild and woolly West.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-06

What is the matter with Millinocket
and Westbrcok that their postal bust
ness is falling off to such an extent
that the postmaster's salary is cut
down.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-06
When You Need

an agent or any kind Of help. you
can get it quickly by using
Journal want ads. They reach
the people.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-06

The hammock season, with all it's
lures. is on again.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-06

The King of the BeIgians makes only
one appearance at public worship in the
course of the year. This is on the day
which commentaries his accession to the
| III
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-06

There is considerable criticism
among the soldier employees Of the Kit
tory navy yard of the statue on the
new soldiers monument at York.
Those who have seen it say that the
uniform is not distinctive of any peri
cd in American history and the posi-
ton of the musket of soldier at
parade rest is different from that
brought in in tactics ancient or mod
ern. Nevertheless the monument is
there and looks we'll
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-06

All the resorts are planning on an UNI
usually lively summer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-06
Maine Gossip
Apple Blooms.

With apple blooms there comes to me;
Adown the path from childhood land,
A little playmate that l knew,
And back we wander hand in hand.
We trudge along and through the path
That leads into the orchard shade.
And there meath branches white with
1 see the playhouse that we made.
Our home made dolls and rocking chairs
The cupboard that we made is there,
Our dishes bits of colOred glass
And cracked and broken chinaware.
Again we're playing keeping house.
That | have come to spend the day.
And petals from the apple blooms
Fal! all about us as we play.
Low spread the branches all abloom
And we are reaching up again,
To gather of those blossoms sweet,
Life knew the Sladdest springtime then.
And thus we play the hours away.
Amidst the blossoms of the spring,
While in among the apple blooms
The wild birds in sweet freedom sing.
Our aprons full of apple blooms.
Beneath those dear old trees we stand
Ne'er were there apple blooms so sweet,
AS those we pucked in childhood land.
indianapolis News.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-06

Tho announcement that several bar
rnls Of bottled beer and ale had been
dumped into the river near the Brewer
bridge by a frightened Bangor driver
early the other morning to avoid the
liquor deputies. was the cause for the
assembling of a large multitude on the
middle span Of the bridge shortly after
daylight. who looked down with hungry
eyes and moist lips at what was hidden
beneath the turbulent flood. Dcsper-
ate ones laid aside their clothing and
began to dive to see what they could
find. and before the day was over two
barrels of bottled ale had been recov-
cred ard gingerly "split" among the
gang. They are still at it. and if any
thing remains in the bottom Of the
river it will not be for want of ardu
Gus and enthusiastic endeavor on the
part Of several in behalf Of thrift and
recovery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-06

Fortunes seem to be coming to the
people of East Warren. "A valuable
lead mine discovered some years ago
by residents of the place is soon to
be reopened by capitalists from away.
The mine is located on the land of
Randall Simmons, but by contract
when first opened the mining privilege
and mine is owned largely by Benjam
Mcintyre. The people of this vicinity
are enthusiastic over the present pros
poet. hoping other mines over which
Boston parties are interested may be
reopened and valuable gold and silver
produced. that being the mineral in
which they abound.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-06

Lewis A. Barker. ESQ. a well known
young Bangor lawyer, and John Apple
ton of the same city are jointly re-
sponsible for a very catchy song 81
Live as I Live for | Like It. which
has just been published. The words
are by Mr. Barker and the music by
Mr.. Appleton. Mr.. Appleton is Il
young man Of marked musical abilities
and is well remembered as the leader
for two seasons of the Glee Club at
Rowdoin where he graduated i'm 1902.
He is now successfully engaged in for
estry. The new song is decidedly Bo-
hemian in both sentiment and air and
is certain to win wide popularity.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-25
PRECAUTION TAKEN
PREVENT RACE RIOT
Atlanta's Mayor Orders Saloons Closed
at 4 p. M. as a Result of X. X. X.
Notices Being Posted.

Atlanta. December A.--To avoid the POS
sibility of any repetition OF recent race
rioting, Mayor Woodward today issued a
peremptory order closing all saloons in
the city at o'clock this afternoon. to
remain closed until Wednesday morning.
For several weeks indefinite rumors
have been heard that Christmas was TO
be made the occasion of an attack upon
the negroes in Atlanta. No such rumor
could be traced TO an authoritative source,
but the effect may drive many negroes
from the city. Several TX. K. X" no.
tices were posted about the streets Sat
urday morning last.
While no serious consideration has been
given to these a reward of 500 was Of
fered by Mayor Woodward for evidence
to convict any person of posting these
or i'm any way melting to rioting. The law
requires that all saloons be closed on
Christmas Day, but never before has the
law been put in force ON Christmas Eve.
The move Is precautionary.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-25
Famous Turfman.

Lexington. KY. December 24-col ]. e.
Pepper. who died this afternoon at the
waldorf-Astoria In New York, IS one OF
Kentucky's most noted dlstillers and
famous turfmen. He is the proprietor of
the James e. Pepper & Co. and the Little
Pepper Disdlling company of this coun-
ty, plants valued at over 81, ,500,0oo and of
the Meadowthorpe stud of this county.
During his career as a turfman Colonel
Pepper owned and raced such noted per-
formers as Kings Courier and Kilmar-
mock. winners of stakes in America and
England; Black Venus. Rlxana. Prince
Pepper. LaJoya and many other noted
horses.
From 1881 to 1891 Colonel Pepper and
Col w. s. Barnes of this city raced their
stable of thoroughbreds under the name
of the Melbourne stable which included
such noted performers as Blue Wing,
Pure Rye, The Lioness and others.
The body Of Colonel Pepper will be
shipped from New York to Lexington,
and the funeral services will be held here
Thursday.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-25
HEBREWS RESENT
THE CELEBRATION
Eastsiders Stay Away From Schools
Because of the Christmas Exer-
cises Held.

New York, December 24.-The agitation
against Christmas celebration In the pub
liz schools that has been gathering force
for the last ten days in Hebrew circles
found its climax today when parents.
guardians and other protectors of Jewish
children strongly urged, and supported
by certain East Side newspapers, kept
their charges from attending the pre-
Christmas session to such an extent that
schools on the East Side reported a de-
crease in numbers ranging from % 1-3 -
80 per cent of the pupils registered.
one Hebrew point of the East Side
schools said the school exercises were not
at all of religious nature, but consisted
Of an entertainment I'm which the chill
dren took part and a distribution of small
presents from the teachers and prlnci-
pals.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-25
Election In Ecuador.

Washington. December 24-The state
department was officially advised today
in dispatch from Guayaquil of the
election by the national assembly Of
Eloy Alfaro to be constitutional President
of Ecuador.
ment whether the act charged constl-
tutes contempt. We are Of opinion that
they do and that their character does not
depend on an inquiry, whether after the
order made by this court, the sheriff was
to be regarded az bailee OF the United
States or still held Il prisoner in the
name of the state alone. Eeither way
the order suspended further proceedings
by the state against the prisoner aud
required that should II be forthcoming
TO abide the further order OF this court.
1t may be- found that what created the
mob and led To the crime Was the nm
willingness Of it's members TO submit to
the delay required for the trial Of the
appeal From that intent to prevent delay
and the hearing of an appeal is a short
step. II that step Is taken the contempt
is proved. These preliminaries being set
tied. the trial of the case may proceed
No announcement was made as to how
further proceedings Of the court viii he
conducted. but 1t is probable that "A COM
missioner will be appointed to take tcsti-
mony. -
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-25
Trains Fully Manned.

El Paso. Tex, December 24-Superin-
tendent c. S. Marks of the Galveston,
Harrisburg and San Antonio railway
(Southern Pacific, Atlantic system, in
formed the Associated Press tonight that
all trains both freight and passenger, on
his Gel Reno), division. are fully manned.
and that the strike of the firemen has
caused but little Inconvenience.
Joseph Bedford of the local committee
of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Fire
men, stated that the firemen had moth
ing to say at present. but may make a
statement tomorrow. He stated that the
number of local men affected was 80.
There has been no change i'm the strike
situation here, and no suggestion of dis
order.
Advices from Alpine on the Valentine
Sanderson division state that the east
bound fast mail was stoned as it passed
through there. Windows of the engine
cab were broken out.
At Sanderson mob forced the fire
man to leave the cab, but his place was
filled without delay.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-25
Hartman May Be Boycotted.

Houston, Tex, December 24.-rhe new
feature of the strike of the Southern Pa
cifc firemen today was the assertion made
by Second Grandma ster Shea of the
brotherhood that unless an adjustment of
the differences with the men now out
on this division, the order is to be made
that the entire Hartman system of rail-
roads will lose the services of the Broth
erllood of Firemen, and those of the en-
gineers who belong to the firemen's organ
ization, claiming So per cent of the switch
engineers and a good number of the road
engineers to be under the jurisdiction of
the brotherhood.
Mr.. Shea insists that 625 men on the
Texas and Louisiana lines of the system
obeyed the strike orders Sunday, but Cen
eral Manager Fay of the road declares
that no more than 400 men quit work. and
that practically all of the places have
been filed. There is no interference with
the operation of the trains, according to
the statement of Mr.. Fay, but a num-
Der of switch engines at division points
are reported idle in the yards
No disorder of any sort has been re-
ported
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-25
Presents at the White House.

of packages containing Christmas pres
ents received at the White House this
year is larger than for many seasons, and
they have come from all parts of the
country. Members Of the Presidents fam
ily throughout the country and personal
friends send most of the presents. 1t is
a rule at the White House to accept
Christmas presents when they are not Of
large value, which would place anybody
under obligations. In case their value IS
above a reasonable sum they are returned
to the shipper with thanks of the Presi-
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-25
NO MORE REPORTED
DEAD IN 500 WRECK
FORTY-FIVE INJURED, BUT OFF,
GALS NOT COMMUNICATIVE.
D. j. BEREsFoRD PROBABLY RE-
LATED TO LORD BEREsFoRD.

ST. Paul, December 24-So far as the
officials of the 500 line have been able to
learn, they say that only nine were killed
in the wreck at Enderlin N. D., Sunday
morning. 1t was reported late this aft
ernoon that two of the injured had died,
making the total death list eleven, but
the Associated Press was advised this
evening that this was untrue. The last
report received indicates that forty-fve
persons were injured, and of these twen-
ty-four We're classed among the seriously
injured, but it has been almost impossl-
Bile to learn the extent of their injuries
as the railroad officials are not very
communicative, and 1t has been almost
impossible to get any information from
that source.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-25
HIGHTOWER KILLS
WOMAN AND SELF
ATLANTA MAN, DISCOVERED IN
THE ROOM BY HIS LITTLE SON,
ENDS 1T ALL-HE RECENTLY
KILLED a MAN.

Atlanta, December 24-Discovered early
today in a room in his own house with
Misss Bessie Jones. Walter Hightour. a
painter. shot and killed the young wom-
an and then fired a bullet into his own
temple and fell dying. He was taken to
Grady hospital, where at noon he was
still alive. Hightower. with his wife and
three little children. live on Gaskell street.
Miss Jones was a boarder in the house.
Mrs. Hightower sent her son, s years
old. TO awaken Miss Jones. The boy dis
covered his father In the room. The
father saw the boy and Immediately fired
the fatal shots. With the same weapon
HightoWer. about nine months ago,
killed man whom he charged with being
too attentive to Il sister OF Mrs High
tower.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-25
Dutch Troops In the Eas. Indies.

The Hague. December 2i.-fhe Dutch
troops are still ineeting with considerable
opposition on the part OF the rebellious
chiefs I'm the reeesses OF the Dutch East
Indies The former have just captured the
stronghold Of the Rajah OF Goa. at siden-
rtng The Rajas son and eighteen Of their
followers were killed, many were wound
ed and the Rajahs brother was made
prisoner. The official telegram announces
the enga cement but does not mention the
losses of the Dutch troops.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-25
Cousin of Lord Reresford.

El Paso, Tex, December Alt is be-
lieved here that D. j. Beresford of Medi-
cine Hat, who was killed in the wreck
at Enderlin. y. D., Yesterday is DelaVal
James Beresford, cousin Of Admiral Lord
Charles Beresford of the English navy.
Beresford passed through here some
weeks ago en- route to Medicine Hat,
where he went to dispose of his land and
cattle and expected to return to his home
in Mexico this week. Beresford was
about 45 years of age and unmarried.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-25
List of the Dead.

Minneapolis, Mimi, December 24.-The
Minneapolis, st. Paul and Sault Ste
Marie railway today gave out the official
list of the killed in the wreck at Ender-
lin, N. D., yesterday. The dead;
Charles Backus, Bergen, N. d.
II. j. Volkering, Anamoorse, N. D.
John Satterburg, Anamoose, N. d.
Tony eileen Cor GLENN, Velva, N. d.
d. j. Bersford, Medicine Hat, Can.
Herman Rosenbaum, Velva, N. d.
w. r. Danielson, Sheldon, N. ID.
Neils II. c. Hanson, Kenmare.
Ole Thompson. Starbuck.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-25
North Texas Slightly Affected.

Dallas, Tex, December 24.-Apparently
the strike of flremen on the Southern
Pacific railroad is but slightly felt in
North Texas. The Houston and Texas
Central is not seriously affected and the
Texas and New Orleans railroad has but
few men located in Dallas. These two
roads form Fart of the Atlantic division
of the Southern Pacific system. Todays
Texas and New Orleans through train
was reported four hours late. 1t was said
that the train carried nothing but United
States mail cars Railway men declare
that on Friday about forty men were
brought to Dallas for the purpose of
fCONTJNUEn ON PAGE 2l
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-25
Filling Vacancies.

San Antonio, Tex, December A.-There
was no change in the situation Of the
locomotive firemen's strike here today.
The men are still out. The Southern Pa
cific is filling the vacancies with local
men, paying them the old wages of 800
and s110 month. Eleven freight trains
were handled on the San Antonio division
up to O'Clock this afternoon. Switch
engines We're in operation yesterday at
Glidden. San Antonio and Del Rio The
Southern Pacific officials declare that the
strike is not affecting passenger traffic.
and is doing very little injury to freight
traffic.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-25
One Of Kentucy's Most Noted
Turfmenand DstiIIsrs
FAMOUS THOROUGHBREDS /
Proprietor of Two Dill
panies Valued at $1,5oC
Meadowthorpe Stu
Lexington.

New York, December 4.-col. J. f. Pep
per. the well known distiller of Kentucky.
died tonight at the Waldorf-Astorla hotel
where he was a guest.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-25
Posse Leaves for Scene.

Memphis. Tenn. December A-A special
from Columbus. Miss, says that a heavily
armed posse OF forty men left that place
a board a special train at 10 o'clock this
evening for Wahalak to assist :he
whites should the race riot which is an
ticipated occur.
The men with the consent of the gov
ernor secured their arms from the local
armory.
wahalak is twenty-five miles south OF
here.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-25
SIXTEEN ARE DROWNED.

Kingston. Jamaica. Dee. PA
sail boat with twenty-five persons
on board was overturned this
morning in Montego bay. Sixteen
Of the passengers were drowned
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-25
FREIGHT TIE UP ON
SOUTHERN PACIFIC
One Hundred Men Brought to
Break Firemen's Strike
DOUBT AS TO SERIOUSNESS.
New Orleans, the Gateway for Trans
Continental Freight to Western
Points, is Practically Closed.
Shipments by jackson.
DOUBT AS TO SERIOUSNESS

New Orleans, December 24.-The New
Orleans gateway for transcontinental
freight to western points was almost COM
pletely closed today by the Southern Pa
cidc strike. Other railroads offered no
through freight to the Southern Pacific,
which refused to accept even local offer
ings. Union officials claimed that fifty
men are on strike in this city.
Despite this tie-up, local Southern Pa
cifc officials announced themselves as
uncertain whether the strike will prove
serious 1t wsts said that passenger trains
were moving about as usual, but that 1t
may be several days before the company
learns exactly what it can do towards
moving freight.
At the big freight terminals on the west
bank of the Mississippi considerable Sc
crocy was maintained. admission being de-
MED to everyone except employees 1t was
learned that as trains We're made up and
about ready to start, attempts were made
to secure crews to fill vacancies.
It was also announced today that much
through freight which has heretofore
been transferred in this city between
roads not affected by the strike, but
which were cODpeiiei 10 uSc OOuticii ."
cifc tracks to effect the transfers, will
be temporarily transferred at Jackson,
Miss.
One Hundred Strike Breakers.
One hundred strike breakers from the
north arrived here tonight to replace the
Southern Pacific's striking fremen. Half
of them were retained in New Orleans
and half sent TO Houston, Tex.
Southern Pacific officials announced late
tonight that all local freight except ON
the Alexandria louisiana division was
moved today, but that no through
freights ran To prevent a large quantity
OF local freight from being tied up, the
Southern Pacific officials gave permission
for the Illinois Central and Louisville and
Nashville switch engines to run over
Southern Pacific tracks for the purpose
of loading cars. This order particularly
affects the American Sugar Refining conf
,,7tsnS's factory, whsch produces 16,oOo bar
rcIs per day. and which loads its cars on
Southern Pacific tracks.
May Arbitrate.
General Superintendent E. b. Cushing
OF the Southern Pacific said tonight that
he is informed that a request has been
issued from Washington to the Southern
Pacific firemen to submit their grievance
to arbitration. He did not say who is
sued the request
Mr.. Cushing said he understands that
the Washington request was issued as
result of General Manager Fay's appeal
under the Erdman act to Washington.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-25

Jackson, Miss, December 24.-According
to reports received here, the situation at
Wahalak in Kemper county is very seri-
GUS and while only two companies of
state militiamen have been as yet ordered
to the scene, additional troops may be
necessary to quell the disturbance. Re
ports from Wahalak was that two white
men have been killed. but because the
scene of the rioting is far inland, de-
tails are difficult to secure.
The troops ordered out are under COM
mand of Colonel McCants and Captain
Bell of Meridian.