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The Washington times., 1906-04-05
DEACONESS is GUARD
FOR FAIR STRANGERS
Back-Robed Figure Stands in Railroad Stations of Capital
to Watch and Guide Young Women Who Are
Ignorant of Washington.

Many persons who have visited the
pennsylvania and Baltimore and Ohio
stations recently have been attracted
10 slender, black garbed woman
wearing picturesque bonnet tied with
broad, white strings. She is Miss Mar
garet Woodbridge, deaconess of the
Travellers Aid.
For the last three months the Young
Wouen's Christian Home, at 81 c
street northwest, has been conducting
a branch OF work hitherto unknown in
Washington. II Is designed for the
protection of strangers, particularly
young women, who come into Washing
ton not knowing the city. The Travel
ers' Aid, as II is known, has done much
good in other places. and through the
efforts OF the board of deaconesses of
the Young Women's Christian Home.
sent deaconess here TO institute such
work.
In Stations Daily.
Since coming, Miss Woodbridge has
been daily In both stations. In the
mornings she is 10 be found in the
Baltimore and Ohio, and in the after
Moons she remains in the Pennsylvania.
watching trains. She wears the con-
ventional black dress. small tight-fitting
bonnet, tied under the chin with broad.
white strings, and across her breast is
narrow black ribbon, bearing in gilt
letters Travellers Aid"
II Is this little badge that attracts
10 her the young women, and some
times many others, who arrive in the
station and are there confronted with
The Washington times., 1906-04-05
VESUVlUS IN ERUPTION
THREATENS MANY VILLAGES

ROME, April 5.-Naples is crowded
with refugees from Nesuvius. who are
fleeing from streams of lava which are
flowing down the mountain sides from
the crater in five directions.
A number of villages are threatened
with destruction. Ashes from Vesuvius
have fallen in Naples.
The Washington times., 1906-04-05
GARFIELO'S REPORT ON
STANDARD OIL COMPANY

James T.. Garfield. Commissioner Of
Corporations. is at work closing up his
report to be submitted to the President
on the Standard OIL COMPANY The re-
port will be submitted within the next
twenty daYs.-
The Washington times., 1906-04-05
SPANISH ENGINEERS
SENT TO CQURRIERES

MADRID. April 5.-The government Is
sending two engineers 30 Courrieres,
France, to study the life-savirg system
employed in the mines there, with a
view to it's introduction in Spain.
The Washington times., 1906-04-05
Fine Office Rooms for Rent

In the Munsey Building facing Penn
sylvania avenue between Thirteenth
and Fourteenth streets For rates and
information. apply to A. ID. Marks, Of
fee OF The Washington Times
The Washington times., 1906-04-05

s4s.a5 to California, Mexico, Arizona,
New Mexico. via Washington-Sunset
Route. until April s. Excursion sleepers
without change. Washington to San Fran
cisco Personally conducted. Berth. IS 90
A. J. Poston. G. A. 81 Pa. ave. 705 18th ST.
The Washington times., 1906-04-05
Absolutely Fireproof Storage

For furniture. pianos. &c, in the modern
warehouses Of Union Trust Co. Reason
able rates: best service. Main office, 1914 F.
The Washington times., 1906-04-05
POLICEMAN METCALF'S
TRIAL POSTPONED

The trial Of Charles K. Metcalf. for.
merly a member of the Metropolitan
Police, who is charged with forgery,
which was to have begun today before
Justice Gould in Criminal Court No. l,
was postponed until Monday next
Attorneys Henry 1. Quinn and Emory
H Bogley. counsel for Metcalf filed
q demurrer to the indictment. contend
ing IL was defective. because the notes
upon which IL was based does not con-
tain the name OF q payee.
The Washington times., 1906-04-05

C. & S. ''velvet Kind" at Druggists
It's an Ice Cream everyone praises.
The Washington times., 1906-04-05

V. Baldwin Johnson's Coal, Ora 9th St
Best Georges Creek Coal. 8. % per ton.
The Washington times., 1906-04-05

Serve c. & S. Ice Cream for Dessert.
IT'S the finest quality Ice Cream. Drug
gists.
The Washington times., 1906-04-05

1st fioor-Smau lot Of EoIiennes
and Crepe de Paris, mostly light
shades. worth up to SIS a yard;
skirt and dress lengths, in
tomorrow'S remnant sale ct Q0c
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-01-04
A MYSTERIOUS MALADY.
Horses in North Augusta succumb I.
a Strange Disease.

The people of North Augusta who
are fortunate in the ownership of
horses are much concerned because of
the sudden demise of two of the best
specimens of horse flesh that were
owned in the neighborhoOd. Last
Sunday fine big horse belonging to
Frank Halves was seized with some
sort of IL sickness that could not be
successfully located. and consequently
treatment could not be intelligently
administered. Mr.. Halves followed the
course taken in the case of collie, for
the dumb beasts symptoms seemed to
indicate the collie, but his efforts were
of no avail. and within a few minutes
after being seized with the mysterious
malady, the animal fell to the ground
and expired.
1t is not probable that much attention
would have been paid to the occur
renee had not another fine horse, one
owned by Albert Craig, a neighbor of
Mr.. Halves, died in exactly the same
manner on Tuesday. In this case the
symptoms were the same. and Mr..
Craig tried everything to save his
horses life, but here too his efforts
were without avail, and the beast died
within a very few minutes.
Other horse owners in that section are
apprehensive of the presence of some
dread epidemic among the horses, and
their fears of this have not been les
sened by the startling accounts of a
horse plague that has been running
rife in Boston during the past week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-01-04

Fred Mills, a member of the Bangor
Fencing Club was in the city. Tuesday
evening. visitor at the rooms of the
Pianclii Fencing Club Of Augusta. Mr..
Mills proposes to arrange tournament
between two second teams. one from
each club. early in February, and some
of the less experienced of the club
members will probably be given an
opportunity to make these teams. 1t
is also proposed to hold a State
individual tournament later in the year.
probably in early April, when fencers
from Portland. Bangor, Augusta,
Lewiston and Bath will compete for
valuable trophies. There are no fenc-
ing clubs in one or two of the cities
named. but it is said that there are
some very good fencers in these places
and the tournament. given under the
auspices or either the Pianelli or the
Bangor club. or both, would doubtless
be an important event. The Pianelli
club is holding regular class meetings
this winter, and the enthusiasm is said
to be stronger than ever in this excel
lent and most polished sport. The
membership in the club is about the
same as last winter. although there are
several more ladies on the rolls than
before. 1t has had four tournaments
with the Bangor club in the past few
VIC airs, winning all four.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-01-04
PERSONAL Mention.

j. F. Cameron of Bangor is in the
city for few days stay.
E. H. Roe of Bangor was a business
visitor in the city yesterday.
l.. 3. bennett of Portland was a
business visitor in the city. yesterday.
Frank E. Gendreau of Waterville, is
visiting friends on Northern avenue.
Thomas w. Bodwin of Boothbay
Harbor is visiting friends in Augusta.
Robert f. Screggs of Milton, Mass,
was in the city, yesterday visiting rcla-
tives.
Fl. X. James of Bangor was among
the Out-Of-tOWn business men on the
street, yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Coleman of
East Vassalboro were in the city,
visiting friends, yesterday.
OrisOn X. Gerow of Cambridge, Mass,
returned home. yesterday. after spend
ing u week with Augusta friends.
jeremiah Dunn of Easthampton,
Mass, was in the city yesterday look
ing for a location for a retail general
store.
Boston to resume his musical studies
after passing. his vacation with his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. +. An
drewS.
Misses Mabel and Annette Finch re-
turned to their home in MclrOse,
Mass, yesterday. after spending Il fort
night with friends in this city and in
HallOwell.
Mrs. G. d. Haskell left yesterday for
Southern Pines, n. c.. where she will
join her father. Capt r. f. Jones. and
a party Of friends. who are passing the
winter at that resort.
X. n. McKinnon. who owned the
Hcselton House that was burned in
SkoWhegan shCrt time ago, was in
the city yesterday, Mr.. McKinnon has
not yet decided on his future plans.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-01-04
FOR BREAKING CAR SEAL.
Richard Holland Of Montana Held for
February Term of U. S. Court.

United States Deputy Marshal Has
kell arrived in the city on train No
102 yesterday afternoon having in GUS
tOdy one Richard Holland, a tramp
who claimed that his residence was
Montana, and who had been turned
over to Marshal Haskell at VanceborO
where he had been arrested by Harry
f. Tibbetts of that town, a deputy
collector of internal revenue. for
breaking the seal of freight car in
which he had stolen ride from
Brownvillc Junction.
Holland was arraigned before Unit
ed States Commissioner Burleigh, and
was held in the sum of $500. for APP
pearance at the February term of the
United States district court at Port
land. and in default of bail was COM
mitted to Kennebec county Jail.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-01-04

The work on the pipe line between
the reservoir in this city and Carleton
pond in Readfield is now approaching
an end and it is probable that another
week will find the pipe all in and COW
cred. There are yet about 90 sections of
pipe to lay and the contractors have a
crew Of 100 Italians at work on the line.
The work Of laying the pipe through
the woods has been delayed by the
presence of long stretch of ledge. the
whole length of which had to be blast
ed before the pipe could he put in. The
length of the main line is about eight
and one-half miles and the branch to
the pumping station at Cobbosseecon-
tee is one-half mile in length.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-01-04
A..:tA

While the chill breath of Winter is
eddying about the street corners. and
the icicles hang from each unprotected
corricc, it is hardly expected that
bright and fragrant flowers will bloom.
But many were surprised, yesterday. to
notice two pots of fine white flowers,
left blooming alone in one of the shop
windows on Water street. The flowers
were Of tire Roman hyacinth variety,
and on each plant there were four or
five long fragrant blossoms, with
generous clusters of verdant leaves.
Il is fair to assume that the flowers
were tenderly reared under the protec-
tive influence of hOt-house, and
transferred with much care to the
window. but still, the flowers were so
very beautiful that many stopped and
expressed their wonder.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-01-04

One Of the Portuguese employees at
the Edwards mills met with a serious
and painful accident yesterday fore
noon. by which he lost the forefinger
OF his left hand. The man was at work
at a picker machine and had the bon
net raised while he was cleaning the
machine. In lowering the bonnet into
place he let it drop SO that it caught
the finger as above stated, severing it
from the hand. 1t is said that the acct
dent was due to the mans carelessness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-01-04

According to the records at the office
of the city clerk the list of births. mar
riages and deaths which have occurred
in the city for the past year differs
very little from that of the year 1904
Fer 1905 the number Of births was 26O:
marriages. 159, and deaths. 316. and for
the year 1904 there were go births, 155
marriages and 260 deaths. From these
figures it will be seen that there were
10 less births in 1905 than in the preced-
ing year. five more marriages and five
less deaths. The totals for the two
years. however, were very close.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-01-04
May Live 100 Years.

The chances for living a full CEN
fury are excellent in the case of Mrs.
Jennie Duncan. of Haynesville, Me-,
now 40 years old. She writes; "Elec-
trio Bltters cured me of Chronic Dys-
pepsia of 20 years standing, and made
me feel as we'll and strong as a young
girl Electric Bitters cure Stomch
and Liver diseases, Blood disorders
General Debility and bodily weakness
Sold on guarantee at Bowditch &
Weosters. Augusta. Me. and Simp-
son Drug Co. Waterville. Me. Price
only soc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-01-04

The members of the Augusta chorus
held a very successful rehearsal, Tues
day evening. in the hall over the music
store Of Staples. Smith & Moody. 1t
was the first rehearsal of the year and
a large number attended. The new
music was tried. and it was the opinion
Of all present that it was some Of the
rrcttiest that the chorus has yet tried.
the interest in the work for the year is
good and there is every indication
that the membership of the chorus will
be materially increased at the next
meeting. 4 A. s&4
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-01-04

The Augusta Social and Athletic Club
has engaged City hall for grand ball
to be given Wednesday evening. Jan.
II. with Billiards. orchestra for music.
AS the dances which have heretofore
been given by this organization have
beer successful. the coming one will no
doubt be looked forward to with
pleasure.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-01-04

The police station afforded shelter for
three dodgers Tuesday night, who
signed their names as James Pierce.
David Crimmins and Edward Morgan.
They We're looking for work on the ice,
and on being released yesterday MORN
ing, laid their course for some Of the
down river towns
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-01-04

The annual ChiZZle WiZZle fair of
the Cony High school students will
commence this evening, and continue
Friday afternoon and evening. The
program which has been arranged is an
excellent one, and will close with a
grand ball
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-01-04

Through the kindness of several firms
and individuals in Augusta and
Gardiner the boys will retain for the
ChiZZle WizZle Fair the decorations in
City hall used Monday night by the
knights of Pythias.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-01-04

Assistant Postmaster Hall and DR..
j. w. Moore were out ut TOguS pond
yesterday after pickerel. and passed the
day in enjoying the exhilarating sport
of ice fishing. No bulletins have been
received since their return. but as both
gentlemen are very successful i'll this
particular line of sport, it is expected
that their catch was a good one.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-01-04

Freight traffic over the Maine
Central is unusually good at the pres
ent time for this season of the year.
and many extra trains pass through
Augusta daily. The exact reason for
the increased business has not been
stated, but some attribute the big
business to the open winter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-01-04

The final. and full dress rehearsal, Of
the Cony Minstrels, who will do stunts
tonight at the opening Of the Chizzle
WiZzle fair, was held last evening, and
the show promises to eclipse all
previous efforts of the boys.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-01-04

At the rooms of the Augusta Social
and Athletic Club Monday evening
Jesse Savage of Bath and Tommy
King of Fall River, Mass, Will meet
for 10-round contest. Savage has
hong had challenge out for any man
of his weight in Maine, and King has
met some of the best men in the coun-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-01-04

Mr.. and Mrs. E. Henry Dawes Of
Chelsea. left yesterday morning for
Lewiston where they will reside in the
future.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-01-04

CushnOc Royal Arch chapter No. 49,
will have work in the Mark Master
Mason degree at its stated convocation
this evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-01-04

Miss Grace Gannett entertained a
party of friends yesterday afternoon,
at a tea, given at her home on Western
avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-01-04

Several candidates We're initiated
as members of the local Elks lodge last
evening, and an enjoyable social SEES
sion followed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-01-04

new steel bulkhead, leading to the
basement vault of the Allen building
has been completed on Winthrop
street, near Water.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-01-04

Chizzle WiZzle fair this evening at
City Hall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-01-04

Frank Murphy, substitute postoffice
mailing clerk. went off duty on account
of sickness, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-01-04

Several whist parties will be given
in st. Jean Baptiste hall by the French
societies next week
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-01-04
D=ZerfQ
Perfect Jellv Desserf

lS7ySCI VSIIy OGyyett
Add to a package one pint boiling
water, set to cool and the result will be
the most delicious jelly dessert you eve1
tasted
Everything in the package. Better
End more satisfactory than ge1atine.
Five fruit flavors-Raspberry, Lemon.
Strawberry, Cherry, Orange, and thous.
ands of combinations are easily made by
the simple addition of fresh or canned
fruit, nuts, figs, dates, etc.
Beautiful pieces for table decoration
by combining several different Aavors.
Order to-day. 1T Grecsrs. 10 cts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-01-04
AUGUSTA LODGE DIRECTORY.

cUsHNOc r. A. CHAPTER, NO. 43.
Stated convocat1on at Masonic Temple
Thursday, Jan. 4, at 80 o'clock. Work in
NJ NJ. Nj. degree. All sojourning compan-
ions are cordially invited.
JOHN CLAIR MINOT, H. p.
T. Ii. ROIGE Sec
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-01-04

CAPITAL GRANGE, NO. 248, p. OF
r. Meetings I'd and 4th Saturday even
ings Of each month at Modern Wood
men Hall.
GERTRUDE DAMREN. Sec'y.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-01-04
ODD FELLOWS HALL.

ASYLUM LODGE, NO. 70. REGULAR
meeting Friday evenings at 7.N o'clock.
Friday evening Jan. 8, work in Third de-
gree, Refreshments.
F. M. HAYES, Jr.. N. G..
e. F. WESTON, Sec.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-01-04

JEPHTHA ENCAMPMENT, NO. 9
Meetings at 8 o'clock every second and
fourth Tuesday.
G. w. MERRILL, Scribe.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-29
IS AFTER BARNES
PULLMAN INTERRUPTS REGULAR
 BUSINESS OF SENATE.
Carolinian Demands An Investigation of Hts ckarxes Agntnse Rsose- weit's Pet Who Is Now vvaah-
 lngfonla Post MRHfer.

Washington, Juno 2s.---senator Til. man interrupted the regular business l of the Senate today to speak on his resolution calling for investigation in- to the eiectment of Mrs. Minor Morris from the White House last January. He complained that his resolution had been pushed aside constantly for one reason on another. He spoke of Mrs. Morris as an elderly lady and re- ferring to his former discussion ad- mitted he had zone very far in char acterizins her eiectment from the White House as brutal and cruel"
 He recalled that on that occasion he had been charged by another Sena- tor with an effort to vent his personal feelings against the present chief ex- ecutive. He had not then been able to supply the proof
 Since then he had been held up to scorn for having expressed an honest feeling and he never would have again approached the sub ject but for, the fact that the name of the man. Assistant Secretary Barnes who must be held responsible for act has been sent to the Senate for the post mastership of Washington"
 This nomination he declares equal to throwing the matter in the teeth of the Senate although the Senate had not shown its teeth on the subject. He then detailed his efforts to have the nomination of Mir Barnes rejected. reading his letter to Senator Carter, chairman of the subcommittee haviag the nomination in charge and much other bearing on the subject
 He told also of his intellectual eff forts to secure an investigation of his charges against Barnes and then said in order to justify his bringing the matter into the open Senate he had drawn his resolution so as to provide for an investigation of the police in the matter of Mrs Morris's expulsion.
 In order that he might not be ao- cused of unfairness Mir. Tillman had read MT. Barnes defense of his conduct in the Morris affair
 He also had read the statements of Elmer F.. Paine who was, he said, one of the six newspaper men at the ex- ecutive office when the Morris incident occurred. He commented at some length on Mir. Paine statement, say ing he was the only one of the six who had ever had anything to say about the matter outside of their own papers or private conversations. This he spoka e of as remarkable" and then quoted extracts from Mir. Paine's statement. His statement was referred to as in standardization of the White House statement
 In contrast to that statement he pre- sented what he declared to be tho ac- tual facts in the case These were in- cluded in a statement from James H. Price. another newspaper man. who had witnessed inc occurrence.
 Tn Mir. Paiue's statement 1t wns rep- resented that Mrs Morris was treated as considerably as possible, while Mir Price said she was "carried of like a sack of sat-"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-29
CuT DOWN nY sENArE.
Amounts Appropriated for Public Build
 ings Are Reduced.

ines Are Reduced.
 Washington. June 2s.--Subject to Congress. the Senate committee on Public Buildings and Grounds made bus public building bill New items were included as follows:
 Fernandina, Fla. s100.00e Green wood. & C., 375,000: Dalton, Ga. s!.- 800: waycross. Ga. s7.500; San Mar cos, Texas. sf0,eoo; Temple. Texas, &C.,
 Reductions in appropriations made by the House bill are as follows
 Greenviile. S. C.. ss0,0oo to $75.0oo, caioosa, Ala. sfsG,ooo to st25.Ooo: oea- la, Fla, 5000 to G5.000: Dothan, Ala, s40 900 to s3s oan: Albany. Ga. si25,- 900 to s10O, 900; .owensboro Ky, s1T5,- 900 to s125.o0o; Lake Charles. La, sis5.- 900 to $I001t0: Gulfport. Miss, $lo0,- 900 to s75,ooo; Hattiesburg. Miss sfS.- 0o0 to s7.soo.
 The committee made increases In sfte appropriations as follows
 Gadsden. Ala, Rl0.00o to se0 poo; Ma rIetta, Ga. $5,000 to s5o,o0n; Paris, Tean.. s1n,0e0i to s4o,0o0; Greenviile. Texas, ss.ooo to s7o.oOo; Chattanooga. Tenn. s5o.o0o to s1t0.0o0; Bessemer, Ala. $50, GOO to Ss0,e00: Gainesville. Ga, s45,oo0 to $50.O0o; Grimm, Ga. $5.- 900 to s7.5o0: Newman, Ga., sb,000 to s7.5oo; Palestine. Tex, se.O0o to slo,- 000
 To the general legislation of the House is added provision increasing the limit of cost for Houston. Texas, from SS50,000 to s400,000, The House provision was struck out wnich direc- ted condemnation proceedings for q building at Oklahoma City, Okla. and limiting the appropriation of $bo.o00 heretofore made for expenditures in that city.