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Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-23
Highwayman Shoots Pay
master and Disappears.
Companion Of Latter Whips
Horse and Escapes with $4,000.
Murderer Takes Refuge on Premises OF
Relative But He Is Captured.

PlattSburg. n. V, April 22.-JameS
Brown, charged with the murder yes
terday of Paymaster David Rosenber-
ry of the Witherbee Sherman & Co.
mines at Mineville, N. Y, was arrest
ed today at his BROTHER in- Jaws house
in Mineville, after he had attempted
to shoot Sheriff Barbara of Essex
county.
Rosenberg, accompanied by driver
named Wilkes, left Mineville yesterday
afternoon to drive TO the Cook shaft.
n few miles away, to pay off the men
at work there.
He had with him about $1,000. Both
men were armed with revolvcrs as us
ual. They had not gone far when Il
man, recognized as Brown, it is said.
jumped from the woods into the road
ahead of the horse and leVeling his
rifle at the men, demanded that they
stop and throw up their hands. In
stead Wickes. dashed the horse into Il
run. The higllwaymar then fired five
shots, three of them striking Rosen-
berry, who was instantly killed. WickeS
with the team. the money and Rosen-
berrys body, escaped. Brown disap-
pcared in the woods. The mine owners
offered $1,000 reward for Browns cap
ture.
This afternoon Brown was acciden-
tally discovered hiding in Il hay NOW
i'll the barn of Barney Comisky. his
brother-in-law. Sheriff Barnard was
notified and accompanied by detectives
the barn without result and then en-
tered Comisky's house.
Ascending the stairs Sheriff Barnard
vas confronted by Brown who fired his
rife, the bullet just grazing the sher
IFS head. Barnard ran back down
stairs and called up to Brown that he
Woull give him two minutes in which
to throw down his gun and surrender
o" suffer The consequences. Brown
coOlly awaited the full two minutes and
then hurled his rifle down stairs. Sher-
if Barnard with difficulty managed to
get Brown out Of the house and into
a wagon through the crowd of miners
and others who had surrounded the
house and threatened lynching.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-23
CHIEF SULLIVAN DEAD.
Head Of 'Frisco's Fire Department
Dies from Injuries Received.

San Francisco. April 2e.-Chief Sullivan
of San Francisco fire department died
this morning from the effects of injuries
received on the morning Of the earth
quake. Chief Sullivan and his wife were
sleeping in the fire house adjoining the
California Hotel on Bush street. Tn"
earthquake shook down the chimney Of
the hotel and sent ii crashing through
the fire house. Sullivan and his wife
were carried with the debris two stories
to the ground floor. where they were cx-
tricatAd after great difficulty. Mr.. and
Mrs. Sullivan were at once taken to TIL"
Southern Pacific hospital. but when the
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-23
THE GOVERNOR COBB.
First Turbine Steamer Built in United
States Is Launched.

Chester, Pa, April 22-Thc Cover
nor Cobb the first turbine steamship
ever constructed in the United States
was launched at Reaches shipyard
Saturday morning.
The Governor Cobb is being con-
structed for the Eastern Steamship
Company of Boston. Mass, and will he
used for passenger and freight traffic
between Boston and Maine ports She
is 3O5 feet in length, IS feet beam, and
with hold depth of 20 feet inches
She will be equipped with triple ex-
pansion engines and triple screw
and will travel liz knots an hour
Gov. Cobb of Maine, Calvin Austin
and {. w. Morse saw the launching.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-23
RELIGIOUS SERVICES.
Open Air Worship on Steps Of Shat.
tered Churches and in Parks.

San Francisco. April 22.-On the steps
OF the shattered churches and on the
green slopes of parks and cemeteries the
people of San Francisco assembled at the
usual hours for religious services Crate
ful for the opportunity to express thanks
for their preservation and anxious for the
words of cheer and comfort that will orr
ry them through future trouble, the peo
pie assembled today in even lar.er nun
bers than Is customary
There was no distinction as to sect ~
denomination, the gatherings including as
a rule large per centage of the fam-
lies camping or residing in the vicinity.
Catholic clergymen celebrated masses i,
the Jewish cemetery and every creed
kneit with bowed heads while the SER
vices were In progress.
On the steI's OF st. Mary's cathedral
and on the upheaved pavement of Colder
Gate avenue. overlooking the blackenet
waste that commenced just across tn,
street. Archbishop Montgomery celebrated
mass at o'clock. The service was ut
tended by thousands. covering the chur,.I
steps and extending well up and dow1
the street In either direction The arch
bishops words and his reference To tb
death of Fire Chief Sullivan affected IN
entire assemblage, tears streaming dow,
hundreds of faces upturned to the tin
altar In the open doorway of the vest
ouie. Five masses were celebrated in s,
Mary's cathedral.
Archbishop Montgomery in his sermo
recommended the people to be at ,II ,,n,o
submissive to the authorities. c;vil m
military. "''
Close to the graves in Calvary cs,,0
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-23
THE EARTHQUAKE.
CONTINUED from Page One.)

OF brick buildings across the street had
fallen in. There was yet fighting
chance. SO back to the upper story the
fire fighters returned, led by Supt. Leach.
who by example and words encouraged
his men to extinguish the blazing inner
woodwork Of the refinery.
'"The roof was next swept by hose.
cooling the copper sheathed surface until
1t became passable for wet soaked feet.
An army of men, axe in hand, tore up
sections Of blazing tar roof beneath which
a stream Of water was directed. At
length the mint was pronounced out of
danger and the small army who had pro-
tected it went out to learn the fates of
their own homes.
There were sensational rumors Of an
attack of thieves upon the mint in which
"A were killed in the attempt, but it Is
needless to say that the garrison of the
mint is equal to any emergency that may
arise"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-23
cREMATING THE DEAD.
Conditions Such That uriaI and Ser.
vices Are Out Of the Question,

San Francisco, April 22.-Two hun
dred bodies were found in the Potrero
district, south of Shannon street in
the vicinity of the Union Iron Works,
and were cremated at the Six Mile
House yesterday by order of Coroner
Walsh. This information was obtained
at the Board Of Health headquarters
today. So many dead were found in
this limited area that cremation was
deemed absolutely necessary to prevent
disease. The names of some of the dead
were learned but in the majority of
cases Identification was impossible ow-
ing to the mutilation Of the features.
a systematic search for bodies of the
victims of the earthquake and fire is
being made today by the coroner and
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-23
SANTA ROSA'S LOSES.
Dead Number Sixty and Many More
on Injured List.

Sacramento, Cal, April 22.-Santa
Rosa in proportion to it's size has suf-
fered worse than San Francisco. The
list of dead numbers about 60, but a
great number of persons are missing
and a still greater number are more
OF less seriously wounded.
AS in the case of San Francisco. an
admirable organization has the situa-
tion well in hand. Forty sailors from
Mare Island fully equipped with APP
paratus are at work while volunteer
aid has been unstinted.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-23
NO SUFFE RING.
me 'e,ef Committee Reports Food
Enough for Everyone,

San Francisco, April 22-Tba COM
mittee having in charge the relief of
,ne hungry reports that every home
man. woman and child in San
francisco Is being cared for and that
there is no suffering.
"itnin a few hours an ample supply
of milk will be assured.
cars and steamers laden to their
7 eapacity with food and medical sun
piies are pouring into the city from
every point along the coast and
throughout the state.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-23
MANY MARRIAGES
Grow Out Of the Circumstances Con
nccted With the Disaster.

san Francisco. April %. Weddings
in great number have resulted from the
recent disaster. Women driven out of
their homes and left destitute, have
appealed to the men TO whom they
Wer" engaged and immediate mar
riaGes have been effected.
Since the first day Of the disaster
an increase in the marriage licenses
issued was noticed by County Clerk
Cook. This increase is getting greater.
Yesterday morning seven marriage
licenses were issued in an hour.
u don't live anywhere" is the
answer given in many cases when the
applicant for a license is asked where
his residence IS.
u used to live in San Francisco"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-23

on tn decrease. There are very few
cO:!ta -i0IS diseases and these are be-
ing attended at Deer Lodge in Golden
resident districts are being improved.
a large corps Of. volunteers started at
work yesterday rcmoEing all kinds Of
garbage to the curbs. Wagons We're
being pressed into service and the
garbage removed to the burned dis
tricts where it will be destroyed Cess
Iools are being dug.
Most Of the sickness is among the
LeOple Who are living out of doors.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-23

Teams have been chosen to represent
the senior and junior classes of the High
school in the debate on Resolved, That
the Initiative and Referendum is the Best
Form of State Legislation" to be held
Friday evening ct Johnson Opera house
for the benefit of the baseball nine. OF
the seniors, Frank Smith, Everett Maxcy
and Ralph Cannon have been chaser: Of
the juniors, Frank Cobb. Harrison Berry
and Ralph Parker. The seniors will take
the negative side
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-23

The ice jam which had formed at
spring Hill, Fredericton, n. B., broke
Yesterday and about 100000 feet Of
logs went down the river with it, The
logs were we'll punched and were all
OF last years stock. The ice is rapidly
breaking away along the shore and the
water IS about stationary. Lumber op-
orators are getting their stream driv-
ers 70 the head waters. The ice above
1rand Falls was solid Saturday,. but il
mas run out below and the river is
practically clear to Fredericton. There
is Eeavy ice jam below.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-23

Invitations have been issued for an
assembly to be held Tuesday evening
by Gardiner Co. No. 10. U. r. X. OF p.
at Knights of Pythias hail. Elaborate
preparations have been perfected to
make the affair one of the most enjoy
able of the season.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-23

This will be a busy week for the High
school baseball players. They will play
Cony High Wednesday. the first game of
the Bowdoin League series with Edward
Little Thursday. and Hallowell Saturday
The first game of the University of Maine
League schedule for the G. II. s. boys
will be played on May l with WatervilIc
High.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-23

A social dance will be held this even
ing at g. A. r. hall under the auspices
of the Randolph fire department. with
music by Trask's orchestra The men
of Hecla fame we'll know how to make
such an event pleasant, and it is as
sured that the hall will be filled to the
limit of it's capacity.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-23

In the last 100 years the longest ten
ure OF ONCE of Prime Minister of Eng
iahd was that of Lord Liverpool, of Is
years. Next comes that of Lord Sails
pury, 13ia years. and then Mr.. Glad
stone, 1112 years. The record holder at
tne other end is Canning. four months,
closely pursued by Goderich, five
months
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-23

terry. on the narrow porch of tiny mousse
that stands within the graveyard enclos
ure, three masses were celeDra'eu i"I 'iie
congregation of Holy Cross chui''h' ines
were largely attended and the 'hei'ie oi
10 sernons was hope and courage in the
f,ce of adversely.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-23

Rev. John r. Clifford and family ar
rived from Biddeford Saturday. Mr..
Clifford preached his first sermon as
pastor of the Highland Avenue NJ. F..
church yesterday. and it was plain that
he made very favorable impression
on the large congregation.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-23

Practically all arrangements have
been completed for the debate of the
G. H. 5. seniors and juniors. to be held
on Friday evening at Johnson Opera
house and the tickets are on sale
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-23

The Robbins machine shop and
foundry. the MaXcy shop. and the old
woolen mill are the only plants of any
considerable size that remain unoccu-
pied in Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-23

At the meeting Of Hernon Lodge, f.
and A. NJ, Tuesday evening there viii
be work in the Master Mason degree
Refreshments will be served.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-23

The street sprinkler went into COM
mission Saturday and did much to-
ward laying the dust that has made
Water street so disagreeable for the
last week.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-23

According to information supplied by
the Institute of Tropical Research, re-
Gently founded in connection with Liver
pool University, Ceylon, has. in the last
season. shipped 10000 pounds of rubber,
all produced from the island plantations.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-23

In an exciting 10-inning ball game
Saturday morning. the Highland ave
nue. Grammar school nine defeated the
Central street team il to H.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-23

Herbert Ashworth of Brunswick
passed Saturday and Sunday with
his parents. Mr.. and Mrs. ]. r. Good
win, Randolph.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-23

The Gardiner band which has
been rcorganized for the summer sea
son, will meet this evening for prac-
tice.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-23

Miss Marie Curtis who has been Wis
iting in Farmingdale, returned Satur-
day to her home i'll Lawrence, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-23

a meeting of the Gardiner Improve
ment Society will be held this even
ing ut the High school building to cut
line plans for the summer work.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-23

Miss Carrie Nutter of Warren arrived
Saturday evening for visit of a week
with relatives in Randolph.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-23

Mr. and Mrs. +. s. Smith left Satur-
DAY FOR visit in Ellsworth, Mr.
Smiths former home.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-23

The directors of the Ladies' Auxiliary
of the Board of Trade will meet at
o'clock this afternoon with Mrs Frank
MaXcy.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-23
T. S. Putnam.

7. s. Putnam died Sunday morning
after an illness with bilious fever. The
funeral services will be held Tuesday
afternoon under the auspices of the
Odd Fellows
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-23

a crew was out with the road ma
chine Saturday and succeeded in
smoothing some of the many rough
places.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-23
ENCOURAGING REPORT.
Few Contagious Diseases and Sickness
Is Decreasing.

san Francisco. April 22.-The board
of health reports very encouraging
health condition. considering the cir
cumstances. sickness is constantly
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-23

Fred Jones. manager Of the Kcnnebec
Division OF the Eastern Steamship Co.,
was in Gardiner Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-23

DR.. and Mrs. G. J. Bragdon and son
passed Sunday with friends in Port
land.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-23

The Howard Comedy and Vaudeville
co. is billed to appear Wednesday even
ing ut the johnson Opera house.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-23

The home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Nathan
Bachelor has been gladdened by the
arrival of a son.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-23

Mrs. 4. w. Rowell Of Lisbon is visit
Ing friends in Randolph for a few davs
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-23

The home of Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Cox
! IN Randolph was recently gladdene1
by the arrival Of a daughter.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-23

a Dill has been introduced by seven
members Of the British Parliament to
ahoiiSh time limits on railway passen-
ger tickets.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-23

Mrs. r. L. Edwards returned Satur-
lay &c her home in Watcrville after a
visit of 4 week with friends here.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-23

Miss Della wilkins has returned 10
her home i'll Fairfield after a visit in
Randolph.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-23

Mr. and Mrs. b. ID. Tilson Of Port
lard passed Sunday with friends in
this city.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-23

Preach the doctrine of good health
and the use of Mi-o-na. Guaranteed
to cure all stomach troubles. SOC a
bcx at G. H. Beane's OF Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-23

Mr.. and Mrs. William b. Peacock left
/ saturday for visit with Mr.. Peacock'y
! mother in Auburn.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-23

Christopher Bond returned yesterday
from weeks visit i'm Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-23

Miss Margaret Benner of Lewiston
was the guest Of Gardiner friends Sun
day.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-23

Miss Ella Monro passed Saturday
and Sunday with relatives in Portland
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-23

The ice in both lakes will undoubt-
cdly go out some time during the week.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-23
WINTHROP.

l.. M. Alley has returned from a Wis
it in Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-23

Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Call passed
Saturday with friends in Richmond
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-23
Rev. Charles A. Skinner,

Cambridge, Mass. April 22-Rev.
Charles A. Skinner, a Universalist
clergyman and father of Otis Skinner
the actor and of Charles NJ. Skinner
OF the Brooklyn Eagle. died at his
nome here today at the age of 81 years.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-23

Oakland. Cal, April 22.-In an inter-
Continued on Page Fivel
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-23
GARDINER.

Journals Telephone Call, 31-3.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-23
SITUATION GOOD

As Can Be Expected Under circuno
stances, Gov. Pardee Saws.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-11-02

business, which he has followed success fully ever since, except four years, which he served in the Confederate army. being in Colonel Savage's regiment In 1905 he and his sons established the large de- partment store in this city Mir. Stewart was married in 1858 to Miss Sallie Beard of Cherokee county, who survives him. To them were born nine children, who are all living, as follows: J. D., James B. NJ, Jr Herbert, Mrs w. II. Burnett and Mrs. ]. s. Moragne of this city; J. H. Stewart. Mrs. A. B. Harris and Mrs T. F. Stewart of Spring Garden, Ala MT Stewart was one of the most progressive and charitable citizens of his county, and did a great deal for his church and fel- lowmen and his place in lhe will be hard to fill and he will be greatly missed by hundreds of sorrowing friends. The funeral will be held at his home Friday morning at 10 o'clock.
 John Dodd, white man. wanted at Summerville Ga, on a charge of assault with intent to murder. was captured at Sligo in this county. yesterday by q depu- ty sheriff and was taken back to that place this morning to stand trial for his crime.
 Capt A. A. Allison. aged 69 years. died at his residence on Chestnut street. this morning at 9 o'clock. after a lingering illness of several months. Captain Ali
  lie life in this city for the past twenty years. and was at the time of his death q justice of the peace. He was born in Harris county. Georgia. in rS3l, and later moved to Macon county, Alabama. He was prlVe Confederate soldier. and served throughout tBe war. and particl- pated in many battles. Captain Allison was noted for his great kindness and courtesy to all. and was a devoted Chris tian He is survived by his widow and the following grown children: P. E. and F. R. Allison Gadsden; G. A. and C. H. Allison. Birmingham. and Edgar Ali son of Childersburg. The funeral will take place fro mthe First Methodist church at 10 o'clock Friday morning.
 Dr. w T. Coggins has disposed of his large farm and other interests at Duck Springs, and will open up a wholesale drug store in this city on or about Jan uary 1. Dr. Coggins is a practicing phy- sician and is one of the wealthiest men in the county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-11-02
GOV. JELKS VISITS
 B|G FAIR AT SELMA
Other Well Known Montgom-
 erianS in Attendance
MIR. VANDIVER IS PLEASED
Says He Has No Political Ambitions, But Is Simply Working to Interest Farmers In More Scientific
 Methods.

Selma, November 1.-(Special )-Today was governors day at the Central Ala bama fair, and his eXceleney paid a de- lightful visit to Selma the central city of Alabama He was met at the depot by a committee of the fair management and driven to the fair grounds in a hand- some landau drawn by Jud Brislin $ matehless white horses. As he neared the grounds detachment of Battery C fired d salute in his honor, the usual seventeen guns being given him. At the grounds he was introduced to the audience and made few remarks, which were well re- ceived.
 Besides the governor, quite deiega- ton of other prominent Alabamans were distinguished visitors to the grounds The president and a number of officials and directors of the Alabama Agricultural as sociation of Montgomery took occasion to pay the Selma fair visit today. Among these were President w. r. Vandiver, General Manager Barrie l.. Holt Direc- tors W. N. Cox. H. C. Davidson and Me Queen Smith State Treasurer j. C. Smith and Commissioner of Agriculture k. R Poole were also among the visitors, as was w. r. Wilkinson. chief clerk in the commissioner of agricultures office, and J. A. Wilkinson, the democratic nominee for commissioner.
 At o'clock this afternoon at the Hotel Albert a luncheon was given in honor of the governor and the distinguished wis itors, which was greatly enjoyed.
 Today the fair grounds have been packed, every train coming to the city having brought hundreds of visitors. The fair is a genuine success in every way and great good has been accomplished in encouraging better stock and agricultural products.
 Speaking of the benefits to be derived from agricultural fairs, Mr Vandiver of Montgomery said today that he would rather through such medium elevate the agriculture of Alabama and her people than to be governor or senator of this great state. 'I have no political ambi- tions in the world said N1r. Vandiver, "but if I can through any energy and aid demonstrate to the farmers that by a higher grade of cultivation they can make one acre of ground bring forth what now it takes two to do, | will have ac- complished all my ambitions. l just want to uplift and help our people. and I shall be satisfied
 Fire Alarm This Morning.
 This morning shortly after o'clock an alarm of fire from Box 54 called the No ? company to the home of Capt. A w. Acker in the eastern portion of the city. where flames were found issuing from the roof of the kitchen. A defective hue was the cause of the connagration which was extinguished without a great deal of trouble.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-11-02
DIES IN GU BA.
J. Lewis Walker Passes Away After
 Lingering Illness.


 Cuba. November 1.-(Special.)J. Louis Walker of the firm of Walker Bros, the well-known 1umbermen, died yesterday morning as the result of injuries sus- tained some weeks ago, while felling a tree His injuries were thought to be slight when the accident occurred, but blood poisoning developed as the result of internal hurts, and despite the efforts of talented members of the medical pro- fession here and in Meridian. he sue oumbed.
 Deceased was born near Enterprise, Miss, in April, 1861, moving here when a boy, where the greater portion of his life has been spent.
 He has held several responsible posi- tions with credit, being for some years chief engineer of the pumping station of the Copper Queen Mining company of Bisbee, Ariz.
 He accumulated some considerable money out west. which was invested here, to which he returned to give his attention and engage in the mill busi- ness.
 He is survived by a wife and one child less than a year old two brothers and d sister.
 He was laid to rest this morning sur rounded by a large company of relatives and friends.
 Invitations have been issued to the we'd ding of Miss Ruby Ryan to the Rev. J. F. Brock. which takes place at the family residence on the evening of No vember 8.
 Farmers are holding cotton off the mar ket since the price has gone below 10 cents.