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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-03
MODIFIED DEMANDS
To Be Presented Today by New York
Striking LonJshoremen.

New York. June "A meeting today
at which represented nine branches of
the striking lnngshorcmCn. union dc
mands made a month or more ago on
tho steamship companies were revised
and tomorrow tn" new demands will be
made a. the steamship companies.
Tho lnnEshOrCmen were paid - cents
IN hour for day work. 4 cents fnr
night work and so cents for sundays
and holidays. They demand 40 cents for
day work and 60 cents for night and
Sunday work. Soon after the strike be
gan q compromise was effected with the
Savannah and Morgan Lines on a basis
Of 81 cents for day work and 50 cents
for night work.
At today's meeting it was decided to
reduce the original demands made on
the trans Atlantic lines to the figure Of
the compromise with the two coast
lines.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-03
ADMIRAL COGHLAN RETlRES.
Had Gallant Career and Would Re-en
ter Navy If Young Man.

New York, June 2.-COmmand of the
New York navy yard in Brooklyn was
rclinquishcd Saturday by Rear Ad-
miral Joseph r. Coghlan to Rear Ad-
miral {. r. Goodrich.
The ceremonies attending the trans
fer were the lowering of Rear Admiral
Coghlan'S flag on the receiving ShiI
Hancock, with the salute of Is guns
and the hosting of Rear Admiral
Goodrich's flag in place of it. accom-
panied by a similar salute. Heads OF
the various departments of the yard
were then introduced to the new COM
mandant.
Rear Admiral Coghlan was placed on
the retired list of the navy some
months ago, but as no officer of flag
rank was then available for the com
mand of the yard, he was requested to
hold over until today. He was in com
mand of the United States cruiser
Raleigh during the naval battle in
Manila bay.
Rear Admiral Goodrich was formerly
a member of the EndicOtt board of
Notifications. president of the naval
institute and COMMUNICATIVE chief OF
the Pacific fleet. He was appointed to
the navy from Connecticut.
Rear Admiral Coghlan. talking over
his retirement, says that We need more
battlnships and bigger ones.
The only way to insure peace, he
says, is to keep it while you have it
and to that end he advocates making
the United states navy the greatest
sea fighting power in the world
He says that if he had life to Iiv,
over again he would rc-cntCr the navy:
that it is the finest organization of the
kind in the world. and holds out greater
Inducements 10 the young men Of the
United states than docs the navy of
any Othcr ciXiliznd country
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-03
THE WEEKS FORECAST.
Cadets To Visit Jamestown-Effort to
Be Made to End Telephone War.

After having entertained the naval
and military heroes of this'and other
lands. the jamestown Exposition this
week will have as guests the future
leaders of Americas land forces. They
are the new cadets in the Military
Academy at West Point, and are to be
accorded the somewhat rare privilege
of what may be regarded as a mid
year vacation. The entire battalion Will
leave the academy next Tuesday and
will be absent eight days. The trip from
West Point to the Exposition will be
made on the United States transport
Sumner.
The latest movement in the direction
IF international peace is expected to
take form Wednesday when the first
annual meeting of the international
Medical Association for the prevention
of war is scheduled to begin at Atlantic
City. At this meeting it is proposed TO
form an American section of the or
ganzation which already exists iii some
foreign countries.
An effort to decide upon plan which
will bring an end to the long continued
struggle between the independent com
panicS and the Bell interests will, it is
expected, be made at the annual con-
ventiOn of the International 1ndepcnd-
cnt Telephone Association next Tues
day. More than a thousand delegates
from all sections of the United States
and Canada, representing more than
$3.50 900, 600 capital in independent tcl"-
phone companies, are expected to at
tend the convention. The annual meet
ing of the Sons of American Revolution
will begin at Denver Monday. The Ma
tional Educational Association will
meet at Los Angeles Saturday and Will
continue in session five days. On Sat
urday the National Confcctioners' As
sociation will begin a three-days'
meeting at Cincinnati.
King Oscar and Queen Sophia of
Sweden will celebrate their golden
wedding on Thursday. The 10th ami
vcrsary Of the ascension of Emperor
Francis Joseph to the Hungarian
throne will be celebrated Saturday, Tho
festival will be continued for two
weeks. King Frederick and Queen
Louise Of Denmark will pay Il visit to
King Edward and Queen Alexandra at
buckingham Palace from June to 49,
The ceremony of transferring the body
of Emil lola to the Pantheon in Paris
will be held this week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-03
Sloop Upsets==
Four Drowned

New Haven, Conn, June o.-Fdward
Auth OF 1872 Saratoga ave, Brooklyn, n.
Y, was brought here tonight on the tug
Wyoming, the sole survivor of Il party
OF five men, the other four members
being drowned when the auxiliary
sloop Pellc Of BROOKLYN, n ", capsiZcd
in q heavy sea off Norwalll today in
Long Island Sound. Auth is at the
New Haven hospital tonight. The
others Of the party were: Jacob Auth,
brother If Edward Brooklyn. n ~;
August Jcagcr, Brooklyn; otto I'fcr-
Tiger, Brooklyn; George Glazcr, New
York City.
Owing To Auth's condition he was
not able To talk much tonight and as
he told his story at the hospital, at
times apparently out of his head, he
would cry out, toss about the bed and
cover his face With his hands as if to
shut out the horror of the scene
through which he apparently lived
again.
According to Auths story, the party
left this city about 7 o'clock this morn
ing and when of Norwalk about two
miles from the shore stopped to fix
the machinery. 4 heavy sea was rum
ming at the time, and in some manner,
though just how. Auth could not say,
the boat carsizcd and all the men were
thrown into the water. His compan-
ions made attempts to cling to the
craft, but Slipped off into the water
and were drowned.
Auth held on until late this after
noon when the wreck was sighted and
he was rescued by the tug. lie was
~ Il ~, III
aboard AMI on arrival in this city he
was hurried to the hospital
Auth and his brother lived with their
parents in RroolIyn ANA word has been
sent to them To come to this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-03
Makes a Remarkable June
End for New Workers.
Only as Above at Noon and
Wind so Miles an Hour.
Seaside Resorts Abandoned, No
a Boat Going to Coney.

New York, JWHc Snow fell in
Now YORK ara the flakes not of the
sort tl"; mas, \, i2himE and snow
balls, iia. I'D th"% fiji as snow, al the
way u tile ruvrmrnts, but coming
from Il colder strata, they sWirlcd
about the tops Of the Sky scrapcrs and
before melting added Il midwintcr
touch to the most remarkable June ,
that New Workers have known.
The warmcst moment of the day was
12.O5 y. NJ. when the temperature was
officially recorded at II degrees. At
12.20 ~ NJ. tn" mercury had dropped
to - and at o'cIucl. tonight il had
risen A.
At the local weather bureau the day
was admitted to DC the coolest record
"a here on the second Of June. A stiff
brrcz" accompanied with heavy rain
fall. prevailed throughout the day
Holiday excursions were abandoned
and pleasure resorts were without
patrons.
At an early hour the wind attained
a velocity of 80 miles an hour. The
hrunt Of the blast was felt in the
Bronx, where q tWO-Story half-com-
plctcd frame house was torn apart and
its timbCrs scattered for Il block
Fences We're laid fiat and signs blown
from buildings and on Third avenue,
Z row Of WOrkmrnS ShanticS were
Wrcnchcd out Of plumb
Ordinarily scores of excursion boats
carry parties away for the day but to-
day only three small boats left their
docks and theS" each carried Il handful
of 1ircmen 10 the fishing grounds. For
the first time since the resort was cs-
Iao!iShcd not Il boat put out for Coney
Island. The smaller demand for a
SnrinE attire has been serious blow
/" clothing merchants while other lines
experience similar results From up
the states comes tonight reports Of
winter weather. In the Catstilis,
where many New Workers have already
taken summer quarters, the mountain
SUBMITS We're snow capped. A tom
reratu"e Of SO degrees were recorded
in tho town of Catskill.
Later tonight the local weather bu-
rcau announces that the average tenn
roTaturC for the day was As degrees.
tn" lowest average in June since tn" eS-
Establishment of the bureau. The prcvi-
Gus low record was made June Is. 1881.
when the average for the day was So
degrees.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-03
BaCCalaureate==
Sermon Sunday,

Boston. June Tic graduating class
of the Massachusetts Institute Of Tccl-
noloSy attended services at Trinity
church today and listened to 4 BaccaIau-
reate sermon delivered ~ REV Elwood
Worcester, d. p, pastor Of Emmanuel
church Worcester.
Mr.. Nash took his text from Ecclcs-
iaStics 2iX: Rejoice, O Young Men, In
Thy Youth" lie said no sacrifice or ex-
pcnse was too great to attain the end OF
education, but that while the general eff
hCicrcy of human life had increased, the
burden of life had gained more CORE
sponIingly. He remarked that discover
les are no longer made by chance but are
the result Of systematic research along
chosen lines. He urged the graduates to
labor hard and to believe the heart Of the
country good despite the petition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-03
THE PROGRAM.
(Contirued from Page One.)

cluded in the Russian program or on
other questions to be introduced pS
I the powers. This delay in Notifying
the delegates is the result of the hcaVy
parliamentary program.
There have been several cabinet
meetings at which Sir Edward Grey
the foreign secretary, has brought UP
the question of The Hague Conference,
but The Associated Press is Informed
officially that the cabinet has not yet
reached a decision on any point and
that possibly another week will elapse
before the delegates can be instructed.
Even Prime Minister Campbell Ban
nermans proposal for reduction in
expenditures for ornaments has not
yet been outlined and while these
members of the government favoring
discussion of the subject maintain
that it should be brought up there is a
strong feeling that, after all, it might
be better to drop the matter or to
leave it for some other power to in
troduce.
The United States and Spain have
been the only powers showing any en-
thusiasm for it.
nothing at what Germany would take
offence. If the framing of the PROPOSE
ton should be left to Great Britain it
will be to the effect that the states
represented 1T The Hague agree that
for Il certain period the expenditure
upon military forces, naval forces aud
military ana naval works shall not
exceed IN average Of such expenditure
during Z certain brief period prcccd-
ing the agreement.
Great britain viii Of course do
everything in her power to increase
the efficiency of the court Of lrnitra-
ton and tn" government is being
pressed by its supporters to move for
the throwing open OF The Hague ar
bitration court to all nations and for
the extension of the processes Of ar
bitration mediation and investigation;
but on this point, as on other points
no decision has vet been reached
Tho delegates will be instructed to
Civ support TO suggestions for the
allivation Of suffering caused by war
fare, but they will carefully examine
any questions Of International IaW,
such as the rights Of the ncutraIs. the
possibility of cXcmptinS private prop
crty from capture at sea. contraband.
the limitation of the right of search
commercial blockadeS, me organization
OF prize courts. floating mines, etc.
Sir Edward Grey has partially
agreed that should the United States
propose the application of the Drago
doctrine to the South American Re
publjcs, Great Britain will not object
to it
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-03
WILL SPEND 100000.
Lyman Mills of HoIyoke to Make Eek
tensive Addition to Plant.

llolyokc. Mass, June 2.-The Lyman
Cotton Mills Co, which recently decided
to cxpcnd S150,0o0 in improvements, in
Guiding the enlargement of it's present
mills. has voted to double the amount
and $4,000 will be expended for this pur-
pose. The improvements proposed viii
mean the addition Of 800 operatives to tho
working force.
An increase in wages Of the 400 opcr-
ativcs Of from TO 10 per cent. will 60
into effect this week
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-03

Carl IIc1.dtr, y years old. was killed
early Sunday at Bridgeport, Ct, by fall
ing walls during A fire which destroyed
the rvc-st"ry brick building owned ~
Dennis +. Mcnamara and occupied Nv
Miner. Read ( Garrette. a wholcsal" firm
Of New Haven. The loss is estimated ii
abou. 5000. with partial insurance Con
siderable gasoline was stored in the build
ing. causing two explosions. one fireman
was knocked unconscious hy falling brick
and several others had narrow escapes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-03
BOSTON is FAVORED.
Snow. Hail, Rain. Gale and Lowest
Temperature for IS Years.

R0Ston. June 2.-Boston was treated
to variety, SNOW, hail and rain today.
with the lowest temperature in Is years
and Il gale which ran - miles an hour.
kicking up a terrible sea in the bay,
making the docking of vessels hard and
keeping all the lighter craft snug in the
harbor.
The temperature dropped to A. while
for half an hour late in the day snow
fol. During the day 47-1O0th Of an inch
Of rain fell while the storm bid fair to
continue through the night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-03

The natural ventilation Of under
ground railways is impracticable. be-
cause the air current may he reversed.
owing to atmospheric conditions. be-
coming nil in spring and autumn. so
that mechanical ventilation imposes
itself, observed Prof. Couriot to the
French Civil Engineers. The only solu-
ton Of the problem compatible with
safety is IN his opinion. to exhaust tho
vitiatc1 air IN fans midway between
IT stations, those latter serving as
inlets.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-03

AIl.ctL O pntt.r

Many fri"n1. VI Albert o. Porter
were panied I" h";tr of his death wl::"h
occurred az his late homo III Mnntri!!c
Thursday. Mr.. Porter WAS Il highly
esteemed ana respected citizen and
leaves beside the irmcdiatc family Il
large circle of friends to mourn their
loss. He is survived hy two sons!' T.
Addison Porter of Boston ana Dr. +.
\. Porter Of this town. Or ana Mrs.
+. \. Porter ana daughters, Minnie
ana Amnrcttc. lcit Saturday noon for
Montvillc, whore the funeral services
were held Sunday forenoon. The
intcrmcnt viii be in the family burial
lot in East DiXmont.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-03

The sewer that has been in progress
in Depot square for the past week was
finished Saturday. 1t is a 12-inch tile
one, and viii probably do the business
without any more trouble for some
time to come. In putting it in there
was some conflict with the water SER
vice piles, as the sewer had to go where
the pipes were, and they had to De
changed. AS the trench was hlieu
partly with dirt that caved in. there
may be more than the usual settling OIL
the ground in the trench, but IT was
well wet down with stream from the
hNdrant.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-03
BENJAMIN Jaques,

benjamin Jacques, an aged and
respected citizen of this town, passed
away at $50 +. NJ, Saturday at the
horne of +. l.. johnson in the Western
part of the town, where he had lived
fer the past three and half wears.
Mr.. Jacques was 50 years old. Helen
Weeks Of this town, ana several broth
crs ana sisters, VINO reside in the West,
survive. Tho funeral services will be
held at II" Johnson home at +. NJ
today. furial at the village cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-03
Davis.

The marriage of Miss Gertrude e
Davis and Guy NJ. Mason, both of Ca
naan, took place at the home of the
brides uncle. G. j.. Gerald on Somerset
avenue at $50 o'clock Saturday after
noon, the single ring service being used
A number If the relatives Of the bride
and groom were present. Mr. and Mrs
Mason Will make their future home in
Canaan. They have the best wishes
Of q happy future from large number
Of friends, in this vicinity
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-03
SENATOR HALE BETTER.
Will Be Able to Take Exercise Within
Few Days.

1t was reported Saturday that the
condition Of Senator Eugene Hale, who
underwent an operation at Johns Hop
kins hospital last Wednesday, was
considerably improved.
1t appears that the senator has been
on the mend ever since the operation
was performed, but Friday night he
had short sinking spell, which
brought on a weakened action of the
heart, and although the doctors wcro
concerned about his condition they did
not fear for any setback in the general
improvement of his condition.
He is now we'll advanced toward re-
covery. and il is expected t@lt re will
be able to take a srnaiI I,;,l2,:nt of c:,-
ercise within a few DAYS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-03
At Boston University.

Boston, June 2.-ThC BaCcalaurcatc ser
mon to the graduating class of Boston
University, numbering some 200 young
men and women, was delivered before the
class in the fremont street Methodist
Episcopal church today by Pres. w. s.
Huntington of Boston University. Presi.
dent Huntington dwclt upon the dangers
from gigantic combinations OF wealth.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-03

The city government at its first reg
ular meeting this spring received petit
tons for the construction Of sewers on
Reach and Neal streets, a piece on
Highland avenue, and on Plaisted
street. The petitions received favor
able action, and the committee on sew
crs has awarded the contract for their
construction to Hickey Brothers. There
are about 5000 feet in all to be laid, and
work will he commenced on them at
once.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-03
At New Hampshire College.

Durham, \. IL, June 2.-Thc exercises
of commencement week at the New
hampshire College opened today with tho
B"cCalaureatc sermon. which was preach
ed NJ the Congregational church lv Rev.
George Hodges of Cambridge. Mass
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-03
{. M. c. S. 5; M. c. |. a.

There was hotly contested but clean
baseball game between the boys of T..
II. c. s., of Bucksport and the NJ. c. l.
nine on the Hunnewell ground Satur-
day afternoon. The game resulted in
a score Of to in favor Of The visit
ing team. Rand. Athcrton and HON.
stead did good work for M. G. T.. and
Webb and Thomas cxce!Icd for Bucks
port.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-03

Miss Evelyn Gilmore, librarian OF
the Lewiston library, accompanied her
mother here last week, and returned to
Lewiston Sunday. Mrs. Gilmore will
occupy her home here this summer.
having spent the winter with her
daughter at Lewiston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-03

w. u. Harrington gave his new
launch a trial trip Saturday, although
i was not complete trial either as
he was using but two of the four Cylin-
dcrs Of his Buffalo engine. 1t went
along finely, and he says there is q
good prospect that he will he able to
heat Thos. Dicks flyer which is what
he intends to do.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-03

The Malcher house, a commercial hotel
in GrOveton, i miles from Lancaster, n.
Fl. was burned early Sunday. The guests
were asleep when the fire was discovered
but all got out in safety though some Of
them had to leave their belongings The
stables and other outbuildings We're saw
cd. It is estimated that the loss is about
s10,0nT covered by insurance. The cause
Of the fire is unknown.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-03

Reports from the members of the
graduating class Of the High school,
who vert to Squirrel Island Friday,
the guests Of Mrs. Frederick Danforth,
say they are having a glorious time.
They will return tonight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-03

The SnowHazzard shoe factory Is
being started again after the delay on
account IF taking stock. Three of the
departments are starting their work
along, and the others will get it in
day or two. Some of the sprinkler
pipes are being changed. to conform
To the orders Of the Insurance Ex-
change, which will take q little time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-03

Mr. ana Mrs. Howard Porter return
ed to Sioux City. Iowa, Saturday, after
visit with relatives here Mrs
Porter was formerly Miss Patterson Of
this city, and is q graduate of the
Gardiner High school
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-03

The Improvement Society has set out
some lilac bushes on Water street at
the foot of Vine, which if they are al
lowed to grow when they get large
enough. viii shut off some of the view
of School street hill. which is not any
more attractive from Water street than
IL might he
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-03
NAVAL MILITIA CRUISES.
Revised Program ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Dates, August 20. to %.

Washington. June 1.-The revised
program tor the summer cruises of tho
various state naval militiaS was is
sucd Saturday by tic navy department
Among the dates are the following:
Connecticut-2o officers, 100 mon,
July 81. to Aug. :.
Massachusetts, officers. $50 men,
August u to H.
Maina-Five officers and 81 men.
Aug. 81 to aS.
Rhode Island-16 officers and 12S men,
Aug. y to Sept. g.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-03

If the leaf Of a cigar has a greasy
appearance or shows green blotches, or
is of a pale, sickly yellow. the wrap
per is made Of inferior tobacco; the
wrapper is certain criterion of the
cigars contents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-03

Tho Kcnncbcc Central had a good
crowd in from Togus yesterday after
noon. The crowd arrived just in time
to be held no by the draw, which was
open to allow the steamer Gardiner to
pass. which also had a good number Of
passengers from the Islands.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-03

The American Ice Co. is TO white
wash its ice houses in this vicinity as
soon as the conditions permit. and has
a big lot of lime already prepared for
the work
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-03

Miss Hope Mcady while driving on
nc Gardiner end Of the bridge in her
nony carriage Saturday evening was
struck by another team, the horse Of
which was frightened by a locomotive
standing at the station, and thrown
out. She was not hurt any, and her
little carriage can be easily repaired.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-03

G1r. and Mrs. Fairbrother arrived
from Boston yesterday, to make a call
on relatives before proceeding to Show
hogan today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-03

NJ A. Mullen of Portland has been
appointed night baggagQnaster at the
passenger station, and assumed his
duties Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-03

Meeting IF the Improvement Society
this evening at the High school build
ing. and it is hoped that there will be
a good attendance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-03

Mr. and Mrs. Harry Mclaughlin.
who We're the guests Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank e. Boston last week. returned
to their home at WATERFOWL, Mass,
Saturday.