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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-02-08
Bastins Cotton
100 dozen of white thread, special.
10c doz.-1c spool.
SEATTLE, WASH, WINS
And Will Entertain tho Next Christian
Endeavor Convention.

Nov York. Feb. AT 4 meeting to-
day of the trustees of the United Soci-
ETY. OF Christian Endeayor, Seattle.
Wash. was unanimously decided upon
as the place Of the next general con-
vcntion in 1907. Four cities were In the
race. Los Angeles. MINNEAPOLIS. Kan
sas City. Mo-. and Seattle.
The far Northwestern city had tho
endorsement Of many Of the leading
state. civic and church organizationS
throughout the country and the person-
al recommendation of Vice President
Fairbanks. =
The convention. which win be attend-
ell by thousands Of young men and
women. will be held in the new arnory
now being built which VIM have .
seating capacity Of between 700 and
5000. .'-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-02-08

The Literary Society met with Miss
Ids Morrill, last Monday evening. An
excellent paper upon the Language
and Literature Of Japan" was read by
Mrs. Sara Benson. and readings from
the Heart Of Hyacinth' given by Miss
Morrill,. The next meeting will be Nom
day evening. Feb. 10. with Mrs. Hat
tie Whiting
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-02-08

John ]. Dowcs, late u Co, sd l.. S.
Vol. Inf. who recently was refused adj
mission to the United States on account
of not being a naturaliZcd citizen, report
cd at the Branch Wednesday afternoon
and will at once be taken up as a menu
Der of the Home Mr.. BOwcs was sent
to the hospital for the present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-02-08

George Trip. formerly Of Gardiner,
Is now associated with William Wheeler
i'll the fish business at the North End
Fish Market. Mr.. and Mrs. Tripp are
occupying the south half Of the Farr
house, Second street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-02-08
Martin A. Richards.

Martin a. Rcckards died in the hos
pital Wednesday morning after /: three
months illness. Mr.. Rcckards was born
in Turner. Me-. March II. 1871. He en-
listed at Burlington. Mass. Dec. 10. $50:
in A Co. of the I'd Mass. II. A.. and wa
discharged in Boston Sept. IS, 1SG'. clos.
of war. He was originally admitted t.
this Branch from Burlington. Mass. Nov
7. 1893, and was rcadmitted last October
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-02-08

Horace NCwcnham, one of the we'll
known members Of last years Hallowcll
baseball team, was seen by n Hallowcl;
man on Il recent visit to the northern
part of the State. 'IIod' was hale and
hearty and in the full enjoyment of life
and work. He is engaged in clerical work
for a large lumber concern and in thu.
spring hopes TO look up Hallowell friend,
and talk up "the game"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-02-08
Local Notice.

All are invited to sale of homo
made food at Mrs. Susie Cottlc's. 10
Academy street, Friday afternoon. On
and after Feb. II food will be on sale
at d. c. Skillin's store and orders for
fine cake and hot rolls will be prompt
ly filled. febSd1t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-02-08

There is foundation for good sleighing
and with very light snow teaming on
runners will be possible. There is much
wood hauling to be done and those in
tcrested are said to be getting a trifc
anxious.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-02-08

A number of frozen and broken water
pipes are reported as a result of the re-
cen. cold snap. In one instance the
break occurred in a bath room and no
little trouble was occasioncd with dam
age amounting TO several dollars.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-02-08

There is good amount Of lumber OF
the TayntOr lot and active building
operations are soon to follow the pre-.
parations now being made. The Maine
Central siding proves to be very much
of } convenience.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-02-08
BIG RACE TODAY.
Good Entries for FPS and 3.Minut,
Classes-Fine Track.

Manager Walker announced that ar.
rangcments are complete for the big ice
race which has been several times post
poned owing to weather conditions. In.
terest has been maintained throughout
the interim Of several weeks and there
promises to be large delegation Of
horsemen from all over the county il
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-02-08

The low prices quoted by Spaulding's
Drug Store in their ad, which appeared
on this page, Wednesday, and appears
again tomorrow. must be a surprise to
those used to buying these goods at
regular prices. How it can be done.
does not concern the public, SO much
as the fact that il is done.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-02-08
White Goods

We arc showing large line OF white
Goods for spring in all the newest
things, and in connection with these
We have quite II line of short ends of
white goods. that are offered at under
prices.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-02-08

The clam chowGer served 1T the Con-
grc;;ational vcstry Tuesday evening
was enjoyed by about 100 persons, all of
whom enjoyed the excellent supper 10
the fullest extent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-02-08

Francis Villiers, the new. English
minister at Lisbon. bears name that
is extremely well known at the Foreign
Office His father was three times
Foreign Secretary and his marble
statue at the foot of the grand stair
case is the only memorial Of its kind
which has been erected in the depart
mcnt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-02-08
Tonight's Concert.

Marcil-"Gcncral Augustus L. Farnham.
Theme
Overture-"The Magic Flute" Mozart
Waltzes-"rhe Haunt Of the Nymphs,"
Bennett
Fantasia fr: Carmen" list time), Bizet
Song and dance-"Light and Gay" Casey
Selection of Popular Songs Of the Day.
White
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-02-08

Fred c. Moore has commenced ice
cutting operations and will begin
hauling the product to his horse OF,
Middle street Friday. The ice is Z
inches thick and Of fine quality.
Wheeled vehicles will of necessity be
used in conveying the ice.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-02-08

w. r. Brann is at work on his field
Of ice and will commence harvesting
operations as soon as practicable. The
product will be about one foot in thick
ness and Of good quality.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-02-08

With permission Of the Hallowcll
Granite Works the city's new stone
crusher will be located OH the COM
pany's lot off Winthrop street near the
Maine Central tracks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-02-08

DR.. Barbetc of New York City deiiv-
cred an Grafton in Italian before large
number of men of that nationality ut
the hall over the old post office Tuesday
evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-02-08
Death of William r. Sherburne

William r. Sherburne. son OF T.. D.
Sherburne. died Wednesday after an III
ness Of several years. His age WIS y
years and months. The funeral will &C.
cur at p NJ. Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-02-08

Warren Butman returned Tuesday
frnla Lewiston where he was called by
The illness of bis wife. who is suffer-
lag with nervous prostration at the
Central Maine hospital.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-02-08
Katherine l. leiohton.

Katherine l.. Leighton. daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. ]. Walter Leighton. died Wed
nesday. The funeral will occur at . r. NJ.
Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-02-08
Burmah Cloths

Assorted patterns. An extra value
considering the present upward tend
cncy Of the cotton market. On ac-
count of the unusual Offering, we shall
limit the amount to not over Is yards
to a customer at 4 IL yard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-02-08

Frank Sawyer has returned from the
scene of numbering operations and will!
engage in the ice business as soon as mar
vesting begins.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-02-08

Street Commissioner Cottle, VINO mas
been ill for some days, is on the menu
ing hand-an item which Will DC "c'-
come news to his many friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-02-08

The residence owned ard. occupied by
G. Edward Abbott at BRIGHTON was to-
tally destroyed by fire which broke out
at 3 A. NJ. Wednesday. A small portion
of the furniture was saved. It II sup
posed the origin was an Overheated fur.
mace. The loss was $500; Insurance $2500.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-02-08

sition in Pcttingill's factory and will
s" to Wisc1SSct where he will have
charge of Il butter factory.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-02-08

The Current Events Club met with
Miss Amos Banks yesterday afternoon
with a good attendance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-02-08

Mrs. lisa Wadleigh of Belgrade has
been passing few days with her ia.
Their. Francisco Wadsworth.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-02-08

Frank Bedtime of Boston is the guest
OF friends in town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-02-08

There was a stated communication OF
Kennebec Lodge. F. and A. NJ, at Ma
sonic hall, last evening
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-02-08

F. T.. Merrill OF Mortified. VT, was
in town yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-02-08

William Skc'ly has returned from New
ark, N. j.. where he has been stoppin;;
for several months.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-02-08

The WOman's Christian Temperance
Union held meeting at the Friends
church Tuesday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-02-08

The Junior class Of the High schoo
will give another social dance at Cit!
hall Friday evening, Feb. 16.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-02-08

Mrs Annie Towle Of Augusta and
Mrs. Grace Head of HaIlowell were
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. C. P. Hanna
ford Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-02-08

J. T. Flanders is i'll at his home and
his barber shop has been closed all the
week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-02-08
G. n. S. Girls %; Cony 0.

When the G. II. S. and Cony High girls
lined up for their struggle both Sides
were determined to win, but in spite oil
this the struggle was one-sidcd from the
start. The home team began by throw
ing baskets and continued until the end OF
the game. The summary:
q. II. 8. CONf.
Neal, IF NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. lg, West
Minister Dick). II ............... re-. Miller
Jewctt, lg ............ IF, Penn CHadheld)
Goals-Neal S. Minister . Time-1on.
aud 10m. periods Referee. McCutcheon
Timer, Emery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-02-08

Carl Lonsfellow of Gardiner was i'll
town yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-02-08

Mrs. Charles Lundegren was a recent
visitor TO Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-02-08

The condition of Miss Grace Clark
who has been ill for several weeks
shows some improvement.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-02-08
HALLOWELL.

r. NJ. Latin is confined to his HON.
with Illness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-02-08

NJ. w. Wilkins. national organizer OF
the Socialist party. will speak at n pub
lie meeting NJ Granite Cutters hall
Feb. II.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-02-08

Charle, Frost is expected to return
from California the last OF the week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-02-08

Darius Nyc. who has been Ill at MS
hcmc on Second street. IS again able
to be about.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-02-08
NATIONAL HOME.

Daniel Buckley. late T. Co. 18th Mass
Vols. will be dropped from the rolls to-
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-02-08

J. l.. Bilodeau of Augusta was the
guest of friends here Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-02-08

Mrs. Carrie Osborne's calico ball viii
he held at the Town hall this evening
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-02-08
WINTHROP.

Miss Mary Clcavcs is i'll with pncu-
mcnia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-02-08
SOUTH GARDINER

Mrs. WIN. Mcleod and Mrs. w. H.
Albcc Of Hallowcll were calling on Mr..
and Mrs. James Miller yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-02-08

Miss Emma Pike is visiting friends
In Readficld.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-02-08
Kid Gloves
Dress Goods

A few S-yard patterns in all-wool
shadow check and spot batistc. mark
cd down from $3.50 to SOC yard. No
samples.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-02-08
PEASLEE tie
Corner Grocer

wishes to announce to the
public that he Is now ready
for business at his new
quarters, next door be-
low Beare'g drug store.
and 10 in better shspe %
serve the public than evef.
We carry "@
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-02-08
Black Taffeta Silks

Manufactured to retail at soc q yard.
About 60 yards to be offered at the I'M
usual price of sec yard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-02-08
Hampers
Ladies' Black Goats
Ladies' Gowns

Four styles of gowns, bought to re-
tail at S9c and csc each, made of good
cotton, some lace trimmed and other
Hamburg and ribbon trimmed. This
is the greatest value in ladies' gowns
ever shown by us. Only two to Il
customer. 69c each.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-02-08

The account of the game at Oak Grove
will be found on page !.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-02-08
the
Mafket Affofdl

in the way Of Fancy
Groceries. Meats. vege-
tables. Fruits. Nuts, Con.
fectionary, Tobacco and
Cigars. . An usual, We
have planned 70 h
up-to-date with our
Christmas candies, which
We carry nothing hit The
pure. at .prices that lr4
right. Cali In and look q
over. ,oUR NofT6:
QUICK SAlMA AND
SMALL PRO1Tr2
A. w. Peasiee, Css4 TIRE
Tel. S-11. -.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-02-08
Black Taffeta Silk

An assorted lot OF fancy taffetas,
regular 1Jc and 81 values. Special
49c yard. No samples sent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-02-08
Fur Goats

Hroadcloth outside. fur lined. fur
collars and cuffs. $500 value, SAYS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-02-08

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES lot Of &c
Ginghams will be put on sale
At Sc yard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-02-08

gardiner Illsley has resigned his po-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-02-08

Douglass. Smith, Niles. Ray Fuller =
After the games the players adjourned
to n. L. o. +. hall. where social pleas
urcs were enjoyed until time for the mid
night train, which took the visitors home.
The Augusta girls showed themselves tc
be far more familiar with the social game
than with basketball and they did much
toward making the affair pleasurable.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-02-08
G. n. S. II; N. n. s. 8.

II was A tough struggle that took place
between Gardiner High and Morse High.
and Gardiner led at the end of the first
half. Honors were fairly even in the sec
ond half yet the visitors overcamc the
lead against them--even did more than
thts-they won. The summary:
MORSE. GARDINER.
Lord, ri OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES n, name
1Ielce, ii IL. e1IS
Haley, T. - ApNCiS
Farnham, Is NATURALIZATION. IL, Hartman
Gnals-Farnham, Lemont g Haley
Pierce. Kane 2. Perry. Hartman. Goals
from foLls-Pierce 3. Corbin. Timc-2Om.
and 1jm. periods. Umpire, Guild. McCut-
Cheon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-02-08
GARDINER.
n. n, S. 10; G. n. S. I'd 9.

In the game between Gardiner High 2d
aud Hallowell High there was much of
interest, fer the struggle was hard and
about even. The summary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-02-08

Every fifteenth man in Spain IL q
noble. -. g. = t-.-ss.a'1- -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-02-08
Ladies' Cashmere Hose
Waists

Ladies' auto waists, mado of heavy
Oxford, in co1rs. Regular $3.50 re-
talers, bought for this sale, CSC each.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-02-08
F. S. SMITH & COMPANY, Gardir

DRESS SHlELDS-The short
flap kind. worth 15c, white only.
Special, Sc pair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-02-08

GIRLS MITTENS-All wool
with fancy backs. regular &c val
lie, Qlcds only 12iac pair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-02-08

NE0LiGEE Shirts Gents
washable shirts. Some with de-
tachable collars and others with
cuffs, regular soc value. made Of
printed madras 2ee each.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-02-08

UNDERsHlRTS-Gents' neeced
lined shirts. sizes 81 and IS. nc
drawers. regular soc quality. 12Hc
each.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-02-08

GERMANTOWN YARN-Bea-
con brand, u good line of desirable
shades, worth IL 1-2c skcin, spe-
cial Sc skein.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-10-25
VIC sAAMs oF rae seorFsas.

tFol,y n tle Now York Tmos)
ius muthcr puts bolc uppon biz hafo
too kut d smooth but he 5oln; SOME too
garc
hccaws he duz not scme Co no how Swacs
1t lo rs ann it is crooked ware his oo
kums h-oo but wett hccz eoen owt ID
play
De semes TO haye az good "a time SUBWAY
~ emmy NV uss boys ann hcnnry sodd
his hart So li;e ann happi, ann his heda
dgant unttu mutch hecaws ho duz not
no bis hare witch She has kut l- lookin
so
ann wcnn hecz chascn burJs ann butter
nizs
ur nshen 60 the eric eco his eyes
a-o brltc M starss ann DO not some too
the paieh his muther 2ut u7pon his nee
ann wehn 81 ohzc furst bace uno the
bawl
vii neavr get apasst him ann wcnn aWl
the pcepul chcor thay doc not seme 10
kare
bccaws his mother hasst kut his hare
ann hennry beamus sedd It gozc too sbo
fine feathers doc not moilS fine burds
mo.
onn wuus .he boys maid FUN uv him ann
them
wi hcnnry seid f thay did that agen
heed da-o MN owt behin the barn ann
scdd
thoy otto be ashamed. ann me ann redi
took sides fore him but no one Hame he
hind
the barn ann hcnury toued him not to
mind
wot peepuI scdI ann "Jl bus mrmr
wood
kut hls hare too bot hee bowl WINS no
good
ANA put his om orownd hi' neck ann
Wcuu
t'e boss saw mot tna-c onlc sosrie
thcnn
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-10-25
TARIFF REFORM
ONLY POSSIBLE
THROUGH nEMOCRATa.

fNNA0Q1fN IGfNOGNfAl ' D
The Massachusetts Republicans IN
convention assembled under the lead
cf the Lodge machine and the nsplr-
alton of contributions from the jarln
protected trusts. have downol MIR.
Foss the Republican tarin rcformar
and declared "our unwayering adher-
euce to the historic Republican policy
Of tariff proiecte,a n tie Republi
cans who believe that tariff revision
IS necessary for the welfare of Mas
sachusetts. do not vote for the Demo
cratic candidate for congress. they
can not otherwise show their determi.
nation Tor tariff reform A vote for
Republican candidates for congress.
even if they personally favcr tariff
reform, is to install the standpatters
and declare for the election Of
speaker who has already determined
to stand pat indefinitely Il would
require a Republican congressman in
dependent enough to bolt the Repub.
lican congressional caucus and vote
for the Democratic candidate for
speaker TO make his tariff revision
promises count Once Ia the caucus
he IS committed and chained to the
standpat Republican machine that has
no mercy on bolters aud no love for
tarin reformers
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-10-25
rHE AssAasIn.rRusr

Ia an anidavit made by Frank L.
Emmett, who was formerly employed
n responsible position by the
Shelby Tcbc company. corporation
cont He'd by the National Tube com.
pany which is q subsidiary concern of
the United STATES steel corporation.
there is charge, which, if true.
should send the managers OF that
ulst TO the gallows cr to the reniten.
tldry for lfe for 1t amounts TO a
charge of conspiracy to perpctrate
indiscriminate assassination In order
TO reap dishonest profits on material
furnished for the cons struction of our
warshlps
Mr. Emmett charges under oath
that tubing Of ga inferior quality had
been used in making the boilers Of
the United States battleship Georgia.
battloship Maine cruiser Pennsyl.
vania and cruiser Colorado. and that
any or all of the vessels were liable
TO be blown to atoms at any moment.
\ Emmett declares that dur
ing the year 1904 and previous to that
time, the shelby Tube company dis
covered that they would be unable to
deliver the tubing for the warships in
the time specified I'm the contract
Then. he says, one Of his superiors in
the employ of the company came to
him, and suggested that the stamp of
the government inspector be stolen.
and certain t1bmg stamped with the
government seal
lie swe1rs that this was actually
done and that i'm this way the com
pany was able to nu the contracts in
the specified time, although the tub
ing which was used in the warships
mentioned would not have been pass
ed by tho government inspector. nor
would &c have been used in building
boilers.
A fan account of the matter was
published I'm a dispatch from Pittshlre
to the Philadelphia North American Of
October {, 1906 A Washington dis.
ratch to the same paper OF the same
date says that Emmetts charges have
been partly coroborated by mfotma-
lion received from the navy depart
neut to the erect that the shelby
company furnishes seamless cold
i9wn teel tubes for water-tube
boilers rsed in the navy; and that
defective water connection has been
discovered in the Maiue. while the /
,asiug Of the Pennsylyania's boilers /
laa burnt out.
The United states steel corporation /
S the worst pampered monopoly and /
iaud Ga the whole world. 1t was
made possible only by reason Of our
luhibiuye tariff on steel and iron
irod 1cts. Like the original Franken-
.tein, it has turned upon its creator
With mrderous intent It repays
avors with frauds involving the des-
ruction Of our sailors and our exces-
lively costly ships But it is the darl-
ng of the standpatters, and will
scape punishment as long as it can
.ay ror immunity
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-10-25

The great hurry of the builders at
San Francisco has already cost the
contractors dearly in falling walls and
slightcd work Recently wall fell
upon one Of the new structures and
crushed several w,rl,men fatally
That magnificent city should not let
haste make waste Of life and prop
erty The greed for gold should be
no greater because OF her recent
calamity and she should build for an
time. not skimplly for immediate use