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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-11-12
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

Th:rty-four square feet of solid cement
In the ceiling of the basement story o
the new st. Peters church on Bartlet'
street. Lewiston. collapsed Friday night
causing terrific noise. 1t will take 4
week or more to repair the damage Nom
were hurt.
A fit of homes;ckness seized Pau
Boucher. who was committed to the Stat
Reform school couple of weeks ag'
from Bath. and late Saturday Afternoon
he took French leave ana ~ supposed t.
be headed for his home. The boy is be
tween IT and II years OF age. of light
complexion. with chestnut hair and
brown eyes. He is of stocky build is
feet. s inches in height and weighs Il
pounds
Bids were opened Saturday at Wash
lngton at the office of the supervising
architect of the treasury for the con-
structiOn of the quarantine buildings
and wharves on House island. Port
land. Me. There were eight bids as
follows: Richard Shanahan. Portland.
$2S.235: Ambrose b. Stannard New
York. $2465S: NJ. A. Mccormick. New
port, Fl. J.. S25S00: Kennedy & Peterson,
Boston. $2S.967; w. F. Bennett 4 Son,
Portland. $4,000: Fissel G. Wagner.
New York. $4,000: Smith & Rumery.
Portland, $31. 12S. and the J. H. Mendell
Co.. Manchester, n. H.. sS2.34s.
Word has been received of the death
1r Minneapolis. Mimi, on Nov. /. of
James s. Harrington. one of the pioneer
shipbuilders of Richmond and one of the
nest-known shipping men on the river
The deceased was long resident of
bath. going there in 1S47. where he work
eo AT his trade Of ship carpenter until
"a. when he moved to Sullivan. Maine.
where ne built n brig and other vessels.
ne then moved to Richmond. where he
ou't vessels and boats. one of which was
I water boat for ST. Helena He went
IRON Nichmond to East Boston. where
ne quilt fishing vessels. He was Sc wears
U.o ana leaves wife and four children.
three IN the West and one in the East
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-11-12
BECOMING MORE CRITICAL.
Good Relations Between Germany and
Vatican are Threatened.

Rome, Nov. 1.-THE Vatican denies
the reports which predict a rupture
between Spain and the Holy See. 1t
is pointed out that all members of the
present Spanish cabinet are good
Catholics. The situation between the
Vatican and Germany over the Polish
questions is becoming daily moro criti-
cal and even threatening to cndanger
the existing good relations between
Germany and Holy See. Germany in
sists that the Vatican must help it in
REFRESHING what is considered to be
rebclliOuS in Poland, while tho Poles
are counting upon the assistance of
the Pope.
The Pope will be advised in this
matter by Cardinal kopp. the Bishop
or BreSlaut and Cardinal Fisher. who
are expected here shortly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-11-12
INSISTS PRAYER CURED Her,
Battle Creek Woman, Given Up by
Physicians, Well as Ever.

Edttlc Creek, Mich, Nov. 11.-Medi-
cal authorities are much interested il
the peculiar incident attending the al
legged cure by prayer Of Miss Frances
L.. Case. formerly of Augusta, but now
teacher in the Adventist school in
this city. For two years the woman
VINO Is about b years of age. has suf-
fcred from tuberculosis. which she in
sists has been cured by faith and
prayer.
TWO years ago Miss Case was Obliged
to quit teaching and a council of ply
slams decided that her case was hope
less. Being a devout Adventist, Miss
Case hastily asked that elders of the
church be sent to her, and four re-
sponded. She was Amounted and for
hours the elders prayed in her room.
When their prayers began the wom-
an was unable to move in her bed
when they finished she was able to sit
up and comb her hair, something she
had been unable to do for weeks. Ac-
cordingly her faith received squirt.
and in a few days she arose from bed,
walked, ate heartily, and gradually re-
covered.
Miss Case. now living at 30 Universe
ty avenue. tells an interesting story
of her experiences and is righteously
profuse in her thankfulness. She has
recovered fully. without medicine or
care other than faith and prayer, so
she AYERS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-11-12
CHIPPING STONE MAlDENs.
Eight Statues, Too Fat, Ordered ere
cuccd" by Uncle Sam.

Cleveland, Nov. 11.-Eight stone mai
dens are delaying all work on the new
s2,eoO.O00 Federal building.
Them statoos is too fat" said a WIS.,
ltor from Kansas. as he prowled around
the building which now is nearly under
roof.
The statues have too much embon-
point reported the United States in
spector to the supervising architect The
report went to Washington and came
back again with the request that a
fe" hundred pounds be chopped off
the maidcns. Make EN- more petite"
said the Inspector. So work has been
stopped while the eight statues, two
on each corner. are taken down and
put tn, OCH a course of anti-f.:t sprouts
under the chisel. !.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-11-12
CONDENSED DISPATCHES

me new cruiser Pallada, Of 1900 TONS
ana designed to have speed of %
hno's' was launched Saturday at the
we" Admiralty works at St. Peters,
pufs. She is on the type of the ar
n6red cruiser Bayan now in cnl1rsc Of
construction there.
1t was definitely established Sunday
at Montclair. n. j.. that a pet buck
deer killed Herbert Bradley wealthy
!ur exporter. whose body was found
saturday night OH his property there.
Inc deputy county physician decided
death was due primarily by the OPEN
ing Of an artery III his hip.
1t is declared here that King J.co-
pold of the Bclgians. is suffering from
lumbago In spite of the advice of
his physicians the King declines to 90
to Wicsbadcn. because Of the apprcach-
ing OF the rc-OpcninG of Parliament.
when an important debate regarding
the Congo Independent states. is OK
pected.
The aye with which it is believed
Mary Anne McAuley was murdered in
New Ireland. n. f.. last August. and
which has been myStcriouSly missing
has neen found by Detective KILN in
an cat bin in the barn of the premises
where the murder was committed
There are marks on it supposed to be
blood stains.
Word was received Saturday al GIou-
ccster from North Sydney. c. t.. tina;
the fishing schooner NourmahaI put in
to that port Friday and reported the
loss Of one of her crew. Reuben lines,
a wave washing him overheard. The
schooner is bound from Gloucester for
Pay of Islands. n. T.. for herring. In
mes belonged in Gloucester and was
single.
An admiralty memorandum issued
Saturday at London announced the
promotion of Vice Admiral Lord
Charles Beresford to the rank of adj
miral. When he takes over command
of the channel fleet in the spring. Ad-
miral Beresford will be the officer of
the highest rank afioat, and therefore,
in the maneuvers of 1907 he will exer-
else supreme command.
Tho Gloucester fishing schooner
blanche arrived at Halifax. n. S., Sum
Gay for repairs. having lost her mair-
mast while fishing on the banks near
Sable island on Friday. The spring.
stay parted in gale and the mast fell
over the side, carrying with it the
mainsail. gaff and all the rigging The
wreckage had to be cut adrift. as there
was danger of its pounding a hole in
the vessels side.
The preliminary returns to the crop
estima ting board of the department of
agriculture. according to a bulletin is
sued Saturday. show the production IN
1906 was 2.SS1 ,096.06O bushels, or an av-
erage Of 500 bushels an acre. as COM
pared with an average of 2S.S bushels
estimated in 1905. The general average
as to the quality is 500, as compare
with eO.6 last year. 1t is estimated
that about IA per cent. of the corn crop
of 1905 was still in the hands Of the
farmers on Nov. /, 1906.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-11-12
Voting on Strike.

New York. Nov. 11.-Whether or not
there shall he Il strike of the firemcn
along the Erie Railroad system because
of the refusal yesterday of the officials
of this company to grant the mems de-
nands for reduced working hours. is
now voted upon. Today the firemen $
gricvience committee left their head
quarters in the Broadway Central hotel
to take a poll of their fellow workmcn.
The committee began the canvass of
New Jersey. The result of the vote
probably will not be known until Tues-
day
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-11-12
In Police Circles.

There were more or less signs of the
flowing ardent Saturday night, al
though no serious disturbances result
ed. A large and noisy bunch gather-
ed at the Maine Central station at
about midnight and they started 70
make things hum, but Mr.. Hall. the
night baggagemaster. who is known 10
be a Witty boy, subdued the uprising.
Marshal Andrews arrested q man VINO
had tipped the cup not wisely but TOO
often. The prisoner objected to going
to the station but he went.
Thomas Finn, arrested in Randolph,
was before Judge Larrabee Saturday
morning and pleaded guilty to charge
of intoxication. He went to Jail for
30 days.
A warrant to search for liquor was
taken out against William Stinehfield
Saturday. Deputies Clifford and Teb-
belts made the search. There was
nothing found.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-11-12
ESTHER S. DAMON.
Last Surviving Widow of Revolution
airy Soldier Dies at Age of 90.

Rutland. VT, Nov. 11.-Esthcr sum
ner Damon, said to be the only surviv-
ing widow of a soldier of the Revolu-
tionary war. died today at her home in
Plymouth Union at the age of % years
She was married in 1886. when she was
q years old. to Noah Damon who was
- years of age. Damon served through
the Revolutionary war. having enlist ed
in 1115. Upon his death in 1888 his
widow was granted a pension of 81 {.
month. and one year ago this ,.as
doubled. The last Vermont Legislature
made an appropriation of 5000 for her.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-11-12
Shocks Like Quakes Felt
in Vicinity Of vesuvius.
Giant Peak in Colorado also In
a State Of Activity.
CuIebra Mountain Emits Flashes OF
Fire aEa Volumes Of Smoke.

Ma les. No.. Il.-At noon Saturday
MI vSilVi,I:5 'all the surrounding
Villages were shaken up hy Il kind of
ar;hu,:aky. accompanied by detona-
tions. and follow ed by a considerable
fall of ashes, especially over Ottajan".
which was destroyed by the eruption
of last April and is now in course of
reconstruction. The phenomenon
causes great alarm. Investigation
showed that the part of the crater OF
The volcano had fallen in.
During the afternoon there were three
more slight shocks in the Vesuvian re-
sion and a further discharge of ashes
which was blown in the direction of
Pompeii and Ottajano. Thus far Naples
has not been affected by the eruption
but a dark column of smoke can he
seen from the city lowering over the
crater.
Prof Mattcucci. director of the royal
observatory on Mt. Vcsuvius, in an in
tervicW said:
Il do not believe that this is Il new
eruption as well as all the phenomena
preceding such an event are lacking.
think the rain of ashes was caused
by the slipping down of the superior lip
of the crater ana that me eartil
lremblings were due to water from the
recent heavy rains having reached
the fire zone inside the volcano, pro-
ducing an internal explosion.
Naples, Nov 1.-THE columns of
smoke and ashes above mount Ncsuvi-
Gus diminished materially today. Slight
explosions We're heard today. but the
people are reassurred. Ashes from We
suvius are falling as far distant as
AvellirO. so miles away.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-11-12

Presiding Elder g. D. Holmes Of the
Augusta District had charge of the
services at the Methodist church Sum
day all day. In the morning he took
for his text. Phil. iv-19. His sermon was
much enjoyed, and there was a good
attendance. duet was sung by Mrs.
F. L. Brown and Mrs. 3. +. Rackliff
The presiding elder also preached in
the evening
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-11-12
JEERS AT BEARD OF CHIEF.
Policeman Promptly Fined by the Tri
al Board.

PlttSbu:S. Nov. n.-POliccman T.
Ward was fined SO by the police trial
board on specific charges of conduct
unbecomng an officer.
Frank hidgeway, director OF public
safety. who wears i carefully trimmed
Nandykc beard. inspected the police
and noticed that Ward was unshaven.
He asked the patroman about it. and
Ward replied that he intended to raise
Nandykc beard. at the same time ca
reSsing his chin.
Director Ridgeway reported Ward FOR
conduct unbccominG an officer. and he
appeared before the trial board. He
was clean shaven and tried to explain
his ambition to raise Il beard. but The
director would not listen and the fine
was imposed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-11-12

Mrs. Alice Phelps OF Kansas City has
returned to Portland after a second in
tervicw with her daughter. and will go
to Augusta to see her youngest child,
now in the hospital for the insane Graz
ed, rs the mother believes. by the life az
Shiloh. Mrs. Phelps will appear before
Gov. Cobb and the Executive Council to
ask for an official investigation of Shi-
lob. c. f. Dunlap has received petitions
from 80 cities and towns protesting
against Sanfordism.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-11-12

Capt. w. r. Kreger passed Sunday
at his home here. The captain an
nounces that the launching of the new
schooner, THE Alice NJ Lawrence. "
which mas been built in the Bath shin
yards by j. $. Winslow & Co. of Port
land, will take place Dew T. A number
from this town are planning on at.
tending. and it may be that a special
train will rim
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-11-12

Miss Margie NJ Houlehan will leave to-
day for Washington. where she will pass
the winter. Miss Houlehan has been en-
Moved nv the Holingsworth & Whitney
Co. for "a years. A party of her friends
gave her a farewell party last week at
the home of her brother. p. "A Houlehan.
in Farmingdale. The party was a COM
plete surprise to Miss Houlehan. as was
a handsome present which the guests
presented her - ~.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-11-12

Walter A. Wiley, the barber, will take
possession of his now quarters In the
store at Depot square this morning.
The place has been improved in numer.
Gus ways and is one of the most up-to-
date barber shops in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-11-12

Fred Goggin Of Randolph has accept
ed a challenge to race Frank Romeo OF
Waterville on roller skates next Sat
urday evening in Waterville. Gogein
won race from Romeo last week ana
the people around here think he can
win again. Goggin used to be one OF
the star amateur actors in the local
rink when polo was played here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-11-12

George G. Straffin, who severed his
connection with the Snow-HaZzard Co.
last week, left Saturday with Mrs. Strat-
fin for Hudson, Mass, where he Will Do
employed in a shoe factory. Mr. Strah'n
will be succeeded in the Snow-Hazzard
office by Miss Grace Stackpole.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-11-12

pc. have been in the habit of using 4
railroad trcstle as a foothridge and that
the railroad company had made no COM
plant says the court of appeals of Ken
ciai rights on the bridge or compel the
railroad company to exercise Il special de
gree Of car" for their safety
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-11-12

The PAYERS who have been at work on
Water street. improving it where the re-
laying of a gas main left the pavement
uneven, have completed the task and are
to do some work in several other places
that need attention.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-11-12
Schooner Ashore at Hyannis. Mass,

Hyannis. Mass, Nov. 1.-THE
schooner Jennie G. Pillsbury. Hudson
river for Boston. grounded today on
flats on the west side of the harbor
and at dark tonight was being blown
high up on the beach by the casterly
gale. Her cargo Of sand will probably
have TO be thrown overheard to float
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-11-12

Rev. Evan A. Edwards. rector of Grace
Episcopal church at Bath for the pas.
TWO years. has decided to accept a call
TO the rectorsnip of Holy Trinity, Balti-
more. Md. and will leave the middle of
next month to begin his duties the frs!
of the new year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-11-12
Funeral Of Mrs. Joseph Peacock.

The funeral of the late Mrs. Joseph
Peacock was held at O'Clock yesterday
afternoon from her late home OH Libby
Hill road and was largely attended. Rev
l.. IT. Clarke. pastor OF the First Baptis.
church, oficiated. 1nterment was at
Libby Hill ceuketery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-11-12

80 S3 %. cells are hard to kill A fisherma,
~ cut up q large conger eel he eeef hnd
n n,S,,,,t tor nait for his lobster pts. and
70 fh, rn,, I. a.terward picked IN the head
eers head opened and the fishermna,n,!!ss
iiorehqEsr was seized between The shars :
teeth. The finger was badly hurt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-11-12

Mrs. Harry ToZier of Rumford Falls.
formerly OF this town. WAS calling on
friends here Friday. Mrs. Tozier has
been visiting friends here and at Wat
ervilc for a few weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-11-12

ALBERT Barker, who has been enjoying
a vacation at South China, where he
shot a fine buck, has resumed his duties
as night operator in the local Office of
the New England Tel. & Tel. Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-11-12

The Sewing Guild of the Congregation
al church will meet this afternoon with
Mrs. Neviscn, Chestnut street. The mem
bers will notice that the time of meeting
has been changed from Tuesday to Mon
day
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-11-12

The Associated Charities will furnish
Thanksgiving dinners for the poor this
year as usual and contributions from
the public will be gratefully accepted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-11-12

John Scott Of Pittston returned Sa tur.
day from visit in Boston
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-11-12

Miss Maud Esmond left Saturday for n
short visit in Boston, after which she
will go to Franklin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-11-12

BY an imperial Russian degree about
ao.0G0.c00 acres Of land in Siberia are
10 be sold to the peasants. Count
Iorontzofi Daskoff. has offered his cs-
tate. near Parlograd about $4,000 acres,
for sale to the peasants.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-11-12

AIR and Mrs. A. p. Berry arrived Sat
urday for n short visit at their residence
in Litchfield.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-11-12
GARDINER,
journal Telephone cajI-31.3.

Miss Lena Grover Is visiting her pa
rents in Wiscasset.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-11-12

Miss Matte Linden of Pittsfield passed
Saturday and Sunday with Gardiner
friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-11-12

Mrs. Isabel Merrill Of North Pittston is
in Randolph for an extended stay with
her daughter. Mrs. Walter Moore.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-11-12

Mrs. G. Walter Scott of Fitchburg.
Mass, arrived Saturday for a visit with
her mother, Mrs. Moulton. in Randolph.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-11-12

Capt. Shaw. formerly of South Gardi-
ner. passed Sunday with his daughter
and will leave today to join his vessel at
ST. John.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-11-12

Miss Mabel Trott left Saturday for
Midway. Mass, where she will be en-
ployed in a straw factory.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-11-12

Miss Grace Welton, who has been a
guest Of friends here. returned Saturday
to her home in Dover, N. H.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-11-12

Melvin G. JOY. one of the teachers at
Hebron Academy. passed Sunday at
his home here
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-11-12

Mr.. and Mrs. l.. =. Amos DIR. q. Il.
Ancs. c. w. Ames and w. F. Kenrick
returned Friday night from Askwith
where they been on a hunting trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-11-12

The sewer at the High school building
is being dug up for repairs. The sewer
on the school lot is 10 feet underground.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-11-12

Miss Eunice Sugden. who has been 4.
guest of friends in Randolph. returned
Saturday to her home IN Gorham, n H.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-11-12

Tim Murphy, night. operator in the
Western Union Office here, is enjoying a
vacation of two weeks. His place is
taken by G. S. Marson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-11-12

Mrs. F. r. Burrell of Providence, r. T..
arrived in Gardiner Saturday to pasa
several days with friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-11-12

Miss Margaret Dunstan, who has been
a guest of Gardner friends FOR two
weeks. returned Saturday to her home in
Melrose, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-11-12

Michael Crmond is having his house In
Farmingdale shingled and otherwise i'm
proved.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-11-12

Fred Jones and family have returned
to their home on North street, after re-
siding three years at Swan Island
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-11-12

Mrs. J. F. FOyc and Mrs. Written
have gone to Durham to spend the
winter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-11-12

Denver, col. Nov. 1.-the Associa
ted Press correspondent at Trinidad
Col. went to Stonewall, n. NJ, to in
vesti-ate tie report that Mount Guile
Ira WIS in a state Of eruption. He wires
that the report is untrue. that tho
smoke issuing apparently from the
summit of the peak, really comes from
burning timber on the New Mexico side
Of the mountain.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-11-12

sixty children were entertained 10 TIA
=, :, ,aiushcndo"n. England. on til. notion III
= ARE pubic pond. to commemorate the
I'll mat it was dry for the irst time FOR
nearly a hundred years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-11-12

W. II. Sawyer and family left Saturday
for visit in Portland