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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-28
GIRLS WERE COOL
And Goodness Saves Lives Of Thirty
Companions.

New York. Dec. 27-The GOODNESS and
presence Of mind Of Misses Mamie Long
and Jennie Lynch. employees Of candy
factory OF the sixth floor Of n building in
Fast 16:h street, probably saved % Of
then companions from Injury aud dca'h
tonight in a fire which broke out in the
building occupied by the candy Cstab-
lishmcny. Til" girls Were unaware Of the
fire until their escape Ivy the Stairs and
elevators had been cut off. When the
room il which they whfc working filled
with smoke. MANY IF the yoUr-; womcn
became ranc stricken ana threatened To
jump from the windows to the street.
Misses Long ard Lynch. Who We're thor
oughly familiar with the building. Joined
hands and calling upon the other girls
10 follow. CROPPED their way through the
dense smoke to the ire escapes in the
rear. After the last of the 90 girls weTa
safely on the fire escapes the roscuers
climbed out themselves. All reached thu
street without iniury.
II fighting the flames three fromen
were ove rcome by smoke, hut were re-
vivcG. Two other fir"mcn wore painfully
cut by flying glass. The loss was about
So, 600
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-28
Trinity Given Stiff Fine

Boston. Dec. 2I.-Jamcs +. Trinity. a
W"ll-knoWn South End politician and an
officer in thc knights of Labor, was fined
800 by Judge Sherman in the superior
court today for violating the civil service
laws. The evidence showed that Trinity.
whca foreman of the city paving divis-
ion, carried the name of his fathcr-ir-
law. William Craven, on the city nay
rolls year after Cravons death A roll
alive Of the foreman was employed by
Timilty. according to the latter's testi-
nony to do Cravcn's work, without un-
dcrgoinS a civil service examination.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-28
BRYAN WILL RUN
That Is, IF He Is rendered the Presi-
dental Nomination.

Topeka, EanS., Dec. FIN an inter
view today William j. Bryan virtually
admitted that he would be Il candidate
for the presidency nomination before
the next National Democratic convcn-
ton. while | have not vet announc-
ed that l will be Il candidatc.' said
Mr.. Bryan, | have not stated that
would not be Il candidate. Such Il
high honor as the Presidential nomi-
nation is something that no man
should decline"
Mr.. Bryan said there vas no found
alto for the story to the effect that he
would. if nominated favor the sclec-
ton of Senator William J. Stone. of
Missouri as chairman or the Demo-
craic National Committee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-28
MORAN AGREES.
Case of J ohm V. Flanagan Taken Under
Amusement by Judge Sherman.

Boston. Dec. "a motion was fired
before Judge Sherman in the superior
criminal court today 10 quash tbs indict-
mont charging John V. Flanagan with
keeping a common gambling house and 4
place to register bets on stock transac-
lions. on the ground that as a matter Of
law Flanagan was immune from prose-
cuticr. as he had given evidence before
a lcgHslin;iv committee during an inves-
LEGATION that incriminated himself.
District Attorney Moran after giving
the details Of the cas-" filed 4 reply to the
motion. il which he agreed with Flana-
g#n's counsel: and rs Il result the mat
ter vas taken under adviscment by Judge
Sherman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-28
LETTER OF SYMPATHY
From American Suffragists to Their
British Sisters.

Philadelphia, Dec. 27.-The National
Suffrage Association, through it's pres
ident. the Rev. Anna Howard Shaw.
has sent letter. signed by all the DIN
GERS OF the National Association, to the
officers and members of the Women's
Political and Social Union of England.
expressing cordial sympathy with the
English Suffragists. The letter also
condemns the alleged brutality with
which the English women have been
treated
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-28
RAISULI LOSES JOB.
Letter from Sultan to Be Read ir
Mosque at Tangier Today.

Tangicr. Dec. 271.-It is pc-Sist"ntly
reported hero that letter from the
SULTAN disnH:sSin:@ Enisni from the
goHcrn,rship of The city will be read
in the mosque tomorrow.
Trc"ps under tho minister Of war
S'Gi Nohammcd Gabbas. marched to-
day to the residence mere Of Rais-li's
representative with coors flying and
The Band playing and took over posi-
tons hitherto held by Haisuli's parti-
sans, who departed without protest.
The European residents arc becoming
more confident regarding the situa-
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-28
Purdy Arrives at Brownsville.

rCwnsvilie, Tex. Dec. I'm u. FUR
dy. assistant United States attorney gen
cra'. accompanied by Major Augustus +.
Blocllson Of shc inspector generals de-
partmcnt, and W. w. Merchlcr, a conf
deT,ial clerk to Secretary OF War Taft.
besides an official stcnoEraphcr. arrived
last night 10 make an investigation into
the riotinS OF negro soldiers last Au-
gus.
Only four witnesses were examined to-
day ana It will probably require several
weeks t. complete the inquiry. The OK
animation is conducted privately. the
Witnesses being admitted sinsly and their
sworn statements taken.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-28
MORE SUBSCRIPTIONS.
Americans Have Contributed $4,000 for
Famine Sufferers.

Washington. Dec. 21.-Addit:onal sub
@criptions for III" Chinese famine suffer-
crs amounting to $1,000 have been re-
ccved by the American National Red
Cross. making 5000 to date
Sir CEentunS Liang-ChenS. the Chinese
minister. today thanked Secretary Root
on behalf of the Chinese for the evil
dcnces Of friendship given by the Ameri-
car government and people toward The
sufferers. He said also that :hc Chinese
in this country are responding TO the
appeal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-28
Section Foreman Buried.

New York, Dec. 21.-Thomas Brown.
q section foreman is supposed to be
buried under a ton of sand in the
Long Island City end of the Belmont
East River tunnel. The laborcrs
struck fault in the earth TODAY and
the thrush Of water ana sand drove
them from the shaft. Brown delayed
to make sure of the escape Of his men
and was not seen after the accident,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-28
Bill FavorabIy Reported,

Paris, Dee. 21-The committee of the
Senate on church and state separation to-
day flvorably reported the bill which
was referred to it yesterday, amending
the church and state separation bill of
1863. The measure will be debated in the
Senate tomorrow
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-28
STANDARD OWNS UP,
Admits Ownership Of Other Comp anies
in State of Ohio.

Iindlay. O., Dec. 21.-Onc brief type
written page. the three defendant oil
companies against whom Attorney
General Ellis filed custer suits recently
made answer today acknowledging
that the Standard Oil of New Jersey
owned all but five shares of The capital
stock Of the buckeye Pipe Line Co.
the Solar Refining Co, and the Ohio
Oil 60. Each company asks that the
action b. dismissed and = them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-28
The acme MILLING Co., INDIANAPOLIS. Ind.

AUGUSTA-Webber& Hewett George ID
Haskell, a. NJ Brown, II. w. Fairfield.
+; NJ Noyss,J. +. Cunning ham, Chamber-
lain a Ladd, a. A. Brann. HALLOWEIL-
Charles II: Clary, A. G. Harrington. SOUTH
AKDdNER.L Louis Goig berg WIN
THRoP..,JacksOn TOwle. MANCHESTER
I; 4; Cove, Whitcomb & Cannon. wins
hOW,Allen a. Pollard. RICHMONDS
w. Scott. NORTH .vASSALBORO-E s.
Goodwin. Wa; Mariner; BENTON STA.
A. Bennett. Arnold & Currfer.
'FCLLEB.HOLWAY COMPANY, Distributor
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-28

Tho doctors quarters on board the sup
play ship Glacier at Boston were badly
damaged by fire Thursday evening caused
by the ovcrturning OF a candle. 'rhc Gla-
cicr has been ct the CharlestOwn navy
yard for several weeks refitting and was
nearly ready to leave for the South The
fire burned with such ferccness that the
Boston department had to be called upon
for assistance. 1t is thought that the
damage will amount to more than $1,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-28
Cures Our Debility

Dear Sirs:@ Rumford, Me, Apr. s, 1896
We have used the "L. F." Bitsers IN
or family more than 80 years, we tllnA
there is nothing better for headache, bilious
ness and general debility.
Respectfully yours, H. A. STEVENS
"L. F." Atwood's Medicine tones the stomach
liver and bowels, food to assimate and nou,
ish the entire system, thus making new rich BLOOD
Itstrengthens muscles and nerves, and dPes angu0,
tired conditions. You may be cured with IS
cent bottle. =
Eco Colored Postal Cards. 50 Subjects. WIFE =.
AACCs H. H. Hays Sons, Selling Agts. ,Portand' No
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-28

Two million eight hundred and tfir-
ty-four thousand one hundred and
ninety-nine stitches were taken by q
Cambridge woman in making two
quilts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-28
Clergy Formally Refuses.

Paris. Dec. 2i.-A attempt to form :;
genera schisnIatic worship association
i'll Paris has met with Il formal refusal
upon the part Of the clergy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-28
AUCTION

The subscriber will sell on the prem-
ses, near the farm Of NJ. u. be ,noe
Wayne. Maine, Saturday. Dec. %, iy yo',
the following stock: -Four new mi. ns
cows. hcifers. hens. three Wagons;
furniture, These goods VIII pe SD p
without reserve al O'Clock
NJ, on the date named Regardless ~
the weather. DAVID RINGBLOooh
NJ. G.. Besse, Aucuoneer.
d25d3ts -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-28
Bishop Is Fined.

Nancy. France, Dec. 27.-The correc-
ucnal court here today fined Bishop Tur-
ihi'z $40 for striking Il 7cndarmc on the
occasion Of the formers expulsion from
tn, Episcopal residence here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-28

NJ. +. .inthony's store at Berwick, n.
S. with contents. \. w. Kcddy's resi-
d"rCc and outbuildincs. and Adelaide Col
Tins residence were destroyed by iira
Thursday. The loss is estimated at So
90 with Sl5.C0n insurance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-28
Story Of Massacre in
Mexico by Indians.
Mexicans and Americans Slain
By the Savages.
Eight People Known to be Dead'''
Probably More Slain.

Los Angeles, CAL Dec. 21.-Coi. II.
T. Maxson. vice president Of the Ma
tioual Irrigation Congress and sccre-
;ory of the board of education Of Reno,
New. who has been passing the past
few weeks in the state OF Sonora'
Mexico, arrived here yesterday Win Il
graphic story of Il massacre or McNl-
cans and Americans which occurred at
the little town of Lancho. on the
Cananci, Iaqui ana Pacific Railroad
late Saturday afternoon.
According to the statement OF Max
son his train stopped an hour at Lam
clio. While there rurnorS were re-
ceivcd that the Yaquis were upon the
warpath and that the few people i'll the
neighborhOod Of the station and rail-
road We're i'll danger The station mas
ter man named Thompson, bciittled
the matter and said he and his VIE
would remain at their post. The train
bearing Col. Maxson and party had
not left the station for more than an
hour when the Yaqus descended on
the little party Of Mexicans and Amcri-
cans and butchercd four of them.
Not many miles along the road the
scene was dupilcatcd. -Four more uciu
bodies Of McXicans and americans
were discovered along the tracks. The
little band at !. this station had been
able to rcpl!lsc the attack of the Yaquis
with tie loss &C but four Of their num-
Der. The, remaining members of the
company refused to leave Oh the train
but said they could stand off the In
dams until the next day when the
Ruralcs would reach the spot and sum-
mary justice would be metcd out to
the murdcrcrs il captured
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-28

Er the will Of tho late Daniel i. Ship
man. Il millionaire If Chicago, i've
Chicago institutions engaged m chdr-
table and phlanthr~pC work will have
diviCcd among them ir equal parts inc
sum If S1.30n 900.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-28
kRUSO
PASTRY & BISCUIT
FL OUR

and while 1t is particularly adapted for
pastry. biscuits, etc., yet the most deli
cious raised bread can also be made from
1t if you will learn how TO use it for this
purpose. 1t would pay you to do so, for
you will get a loaf that is more nutritious
and healthful than you have ever before
been able to make from flour. that 10
made of Spring Wheat.
If you must keep but one kind of -four
in the house for all purposes, it would
pay you if il is "kRUSO.n
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-28
ON MAIDEN TRIP.
Schooner Alice M. Lawrence Arrives
at Portland.

Portland, Nc, Dec. 27.-Thc newest Six
mastcd schooner. Alice NJ. Lawrence OF
the Winslcw fleet. arrived In Portland
,,ie morning on her maiden trip laden
with coal from Baltimore. She left Bal
timore Dec. 1G and had n very fair pas
.,ca AZ she came into the harbor with
all her 40 odd flags flying. every craft In
,ha harbor which had n whistle honorcd
IN. new craft and CAPT william F. Kre-
ger. She will discharge her cargo Of coal
at the Maine Central pockets.
Tho Alice NJ. Lawrence measures .'G'.l
in length, 49, breadth. 22.G depth. Her
gross tonnage Will be 1892.
She has an oak keel, an oak frame,
and is ceilcd and planked with hard pine.
Her masts are Oregon pine. measuring
40 feet in length. The iibboom, spankcr
and forctopma9t are of oregon pine ana
the remaining topmasts of spruce. ohc
is rugged throughout with wire winch Is
set up with turn buckles. and she has an
immense sail area. She is flush dccKed
vessel with three decks Her cabin IS
large and finished in quartered oak ana
cherry. In this cabin there hangs an cX-
ccllcnt likeness OF Miss Lawrence for
whom the craft was named. She has n
nidship house for the cook and carpen-
ter and Il forccastIe and engineering
room in the forward house.
The Alice NJ. Lawrence carries IN IN
usually up-to-date and excellent equip
ncnt for tic comfort and convenience
1,ar f,Y
tho speedy handling of nor cargocs. In
addition to the usual equipment OF such
vessels rev feature has been intro
duced which is the installation Of COM
plcte electric lighting rlart. She carries
two stocklcss anchors weighing 500
pounds each, attached to az inch chans.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-28

Washington, Dec. 21.-Thc right of
the United States to intervene with the
view t. supprcSSinT the alleged muir
dcrou% acts Of the Yaqui Indians in
Mexico is seriously questioned by Off
Gals Of the state department. From the
highest official source it was explained
today that Americans and others who
so irtG that part of Mexico Inhabited
by the Iaquis do 50 at their own risk.
Tho case was said to be analogous to
the early days in the Far West in the
United States when prosp"cturs and
Others Went into Indian country where
Il was unsafe fur white people to be
and it was added that had some foreign
subject been killed or injured there
this government would have resented
intCrflrcncc from The outside.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-28

Tic first plows used III this country
were made of cast iron and were OBJ
joctcd to from the belief that the metal
poisoned the ground.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-28

President Roosevelt will deliver tho
principal address at the celebration of
the :ftieth anniversary of tn" Agrcul-
tural College Of Michigan in MaX.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-28

Edward II. Thompson. Sr.. Z proin-
nCnt banker ana broker Of Baltimore.
died Thursday. He was about 30 years
Of age.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-11
CUMBERLAND
Local Police and Team Repre-
senting Central Falls Police
TO Meet on Diamond

There Is to be n game OF ball on Sat-
urday between mines composed OF the
police OF this town and the police OF Cen
trail Falls. 1t will be played In the latter
city on the grounds of the st. Georges
Club. and IT ought TO be an interesting
contest
or course, there are not enough regu-
lar patrolmen in this town TO make up a
team and consequently the specials are
TO be called upon. Among these are a
number of men who have gained quite a
little local fame In the national game and
there is every expectation of a big crowd
OF roorers.
There was conference between the
committee from the strikers at the Rhode
Island Perkins Horseshoe Works OF this
city and a representative OF the manage
ment yesterday In reference TO the de-
mands which have been made The strik-
ems asked for nine-hour day, and there
was a compromise agreed upon by which
the men will work 81 hours per week
Under this agreement Ii Is expected that
the men will go to work on Thursday.
There was a meeting OF the Fish and
Game association last evening which was
very well attended, Eight applications
for membership were received and a COM
mittee consisting OF william III. Board
man, Peter j. Gaskn. Benjamin Booth.
Gus Taylor. Earl j. Burlngame and Jo-
seph " Broderick was chosen to arrange
for the annual clambake of the associa- =
tion. the date Of which is to be fixed by
the committee
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-11
NORTH CAROLINA
REPUBLICANS IN
FIERCE BATTLE

Greensboro N. c.. July 1i.-If the Re-
publicans OF North Carolina fight the
Democrats this fall as fiercely and as
successfully as fought each other In their
state convention here, there Is excellent
prospect OF a successful invasion OF the
solid South, which Secretary Taft so
earnestly advocated
For ten hours the convention was
surging, sweating. steaming mob OF IA
natic factionalists There was frenzied
oratory and there were bitter alterca-
tons. Bad blood was manifested on both
sides and II was heated by moonshine
whiskey from the mountain Of the west
ern end OF the state.
A dozen times II seemed that a free
for-all fight was inevitable. and once
when two lanky mountaineers from
Swain county mixed II UP only the FOR
tuitous presence OF four policemen pre-
vented bloodshed for one OF them start
ed after the other with a piece OF scant.
ling that held the county standard. and
the other began to unlimber his gun.
Luckily the gun was so long that the
bad man from the mountains could not
get II out OF his trousers and into action
ON the instant and the officers had his
arms pinioned before serious outbreak
had occurred.
When they had shouted themseIves
hoarse and the maneuvering had demon
strated that the utler-Pritchard, or or
ganiza tion faction. was certain TO win,
the blackburn Harris people accepted the
inevitable. 4.
The nght was for the chairmanship OF
the state committee, and the incumoent
Judge Adams OF this city, was reelected
by a vote OF as 10 2e7 for Representative
Spencer Blackburn. the only Republican
member OF congress. from the state, ana
% for Judge Harris. Blackburn endeav-
ored 10 stampede the convention by quot
ing Secretary Tafts structures on the
Republican party In the South as party
strike the rank and file OF delegates that
both factions were fzhting for patronage
and they refused 10 be Influenced one
way or the other by references TO the
secretary's speech.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-11

different battalions along the line TO OBJ
serve the results.
HAD NARROW ESCAPE.
Patrick McGrath, an unenlisted battery
driver fell or jumped into pond below
the cavalry quarter Fortunately several
men were I'm the vicinity: he was pulled
out and taken TO the hospital where.
after being revived. was removed 10 the
guardhouse.
SHAM BATTLE TOMORROW
This morning dawned bright and cool
and a perfect day is offered for the pre-
lminary manoevres OF the sham battle.
Tomorrow the real contest begins. The
pi ioblem OF the procedure was worked
out by Mai Abbott Of the brigade staff
The Brown army under the command Of
Col. Matteson and his assistants, Lieut..
Col. O'Keefe. Maj. Ledward's First regi-
ment battalion. Mai McGilfs Second
regiment battalion. Troop A Of the cav
airy under Capt. McKenna and a battery
of the machine gun battery under Capt.
Bixby
The Brown army is the attacking party
and the Blues. In the defence. Will be
led by Col. McGann. assisted by Maj.
Sweeney's Second regiment battalion,
Mai. Johnson's First regiment battalion,
Troop OF cavalry under Capt Richards
and a platoon OF the machine gun battery.
The signal and hospital corps will be
divided up between the opposing side.
The Brown army will leave camp at Z
O'Clock and the Blues viii go Is minutes
later The parties will go several miles
out OF camp; the exact route is not yet
known.
The umpires for the Blues will be Gen
II. s. Tanner. Col. Warfield, Capt Cook
and Lieut. Gatchell,~ and those for the
Browns will be Mai. Armour. Maj Allen
son and Capt Manchester.
The work of today will be chiefly prep
arations for the mimic fight. and Maj.
AIex. II. Johnson is the officer of the day.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-11
TANNING FIRED,
ELIMINATION
OF TROUBLES

The police commission yesterday con-
victed Patrolman Patrick j. Tanning OF
neglect OF duty, and sentenced him 10
dismissal from the force.
The offence In this case was failure 10
pull in two duty calls; but on Dec.
he had been suspended and fined $50 with
loss OF pay for using intoxicating liquor
while on duty and this fact counted
strongly against him when the board con-
sldered the second charge yesterday
Capt Merrill Lieut. Rankin and other
officers from station Z, 10 which Patrol
man Tanning was transferred shortly af-
ter the first charge was made against him.
testified yesterday.
Discussing the case after leaving the
board room YESTERDAY, Commissioners
Lewis J. Pierce said: ave gave this man
every chance I'm the world, and on the
previous trial he had the benefit Of every
doubt. and we stretched points In order
to favor him. so far as possible
As forecasted in the News-Democrat
yesterday, none OF the men who are
slated for retirement was placed on the
pension list, Police Surgeon Griffin not
yet having examined them and reported
10 the commission. This formality VIII
be attended TO within n few days.
The disposition OF the Tanning case
created the impression in police circles
that the commissioners are on the war
path and intend hereafter TO deal rigor-
ously with all cases OF derelbction OF
duty reported 10 them.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-11
CLEAN UP, SAYS
SEC. WILSON To
MEAT PACKERS

Chicago. July 11.-An investigation into
the meat packing industry throughout the
country more far-reachng than any made
Is the real purpose of the visit to Chi
culture.
The cities represented in this inveSti-
cation stretch from Boston to San Fran
cisco.
This new warning for the packers Is
given by the secretary: $50 long as thu
packers make strenuous progress toward
bringing their plants UP to the govern
ment standard. as regards sanitation.
there will be no quarrel. and they will
be given plenty OF time to make the
changes. but IL my inspectors find after
a while that they are letting up on the
work OF Improvement. why-they will near
from II, that's all"