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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19
c. s. STETS0N OF
GREENE NEW MASTER
Of Maine State Grange ELECTED BY
Close Margin Over Gardner---
Wednesdays Business.

Lewiston, Me, Dec. 1S.-The election
of officers was generally expected to be-
the business Of special interest at the
second days meetings today of the
Maine state Grange After the ap-
pointment of committees there was a
roll call of counties for the introduc-
ton Of business for reference without
debate. The election Of officers was
forenoon and provision was made for it
to continue through a part of the af-
ternoon.
There was no choice on the first bal
lot for State Master, the reelection
OF State Master Obadiah Gardner OF
Kockland being contested sharply by
friends of c. S. Stetson of Greene. On
the first ballot Stetson had 269. Gard
ncr 266, scattering ;. Mr.. Stetson lack
cd two votes Of the necessary majority.
Adjournment then was taken until ?
P. NJ, when Mr.. Stetson was elected,
it is understood by one majority.
Mr Gardner has been at the head Of
the Maine State Grange for ~ years,
having served FIVE terms.
The election of officers took up all
of the time this afternoon. being
brought over from the morning. The
result was as follows:
Master, G. S. StetsOn, Greene; over
seer. Boyden Bearce, East Holden;
lecturer. w. j. Thompson. South
China; steward. ID. G.. Hall. West Eden;
assistant steward. +. c. Patten. Tops
ham: CHAPLAIN, J. II. Little, South
Paris; treasurer, f.. +. Addition, Leeds:
secretary, +. II. Libby, Auburn; gate
keeper s. X. Cushman, Steuben; Ceres,
Mrs w. J. Thompson. South Chine;
Pomona. Mrs. Boydcn Bearc". EaSt
Holden; Flora, Mrs &. $. Stetson.
Greene: lady assistant steward, Mrs. +.
G. Patten, TOpsham.
Columbus Hayford and Edward
Evans were reelected members of the
active board.
This evening the Fifth degree WAS con
feyred upon {, candidates by Andr"Sc"E-
gin Pomona Grange. and tho Sixth a.
gree WAS conferred uron . class of 4"
members.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19
IN GOOD SHAPE.
Last Statement Showed jewelers. Bank
In Good Condition.

Boston, Dec. 1S-According to the
last statement Of the jewelers. Ma
tional Bank Of North Attlcboro, the
bank had capital of 100000; sur
plus and undivided profits of s4O.350;
deposits. s1,O50.11O. and loans and dis
counts $911, 100
The bank was the successor Of the
Attleboro National Bank. which was
organized for the convenience Of tho
jcwelry trade in that district.
At the Shawmut National Bank,
which is the correspondent in this city
Of the jewelers. National Bank. the
officials We're greatly surprised and
shocked At the death of Vice President
Sargent .Mr Sargent as well as
President \. II. Wiggin Of the Jewel
crs' Bank. received their banking
training in Boston institutions and
We're held In high esteem Mr.. Sargent
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19
GOTH CONGRESS-.
Ti||man Begins on Trans
portation Of Liquor.
Wants Laws Of Each State 10
Severn While IN Its Territory.


Washington, Dec. 1s.-In the Senate
today, resolutions were introduced by
Senator Tillman asking the Interstate
Commerce Commission to report
whether any corporation engaged in
interstate commerce Is the owner OF
the stock of any other corporation
transporting passengers and freight
and calling upon the Interstate Com
nerce Commission to define the au-
thority of the federal government and
of the states in respect to the control
of the liquor traffic through the oper-
alton of the interstate commerce law.
These resolutions provoked consider
able debate and were finally referred
to tine Senate committee, though one
of them was transferred into a bill.
Senator Culberson spoke on his res
olution calling on the committee on f.
nance to investigate and report upon
the cause of the present financial strin-
gency and to recommend measures for
the prevention of it's recurrence. The
resolution was referred to the commit
tee on finance.
On motion Of Senator Allison, the
Senate decided that when It adjourns
today it shall be to meet again Satur-
day with the understanding that on
that day no business shall be transact
ed except of a routine nature. Adjourn
ment will then be taken until Jan. 6.
Washington, Dec Ex-senator Gull
bersor today called up and discussed
his resolution directing the committee
on finance to investigate the causes
leading up to the present financial
Stringency. He referred to the message
of the President in which he suggested
the necessity of legislation in the near
future and said either the President
had changed his mind or that Congress
was loath to carry out the recommend
alton.
~ have noticed" said Culberson,
that statements from Mr.. Roosevelt
have not always been received with
that degree Of welcome as were those
of his illustrious predecessor, George
Washington" After some further dis
cussion, Aldrich said If referred to his
committee the resolution would be con-
sidercd and reported on and it was so
referred.
The report that the Canadian Pacific
railroad has succeeded in acquiring
a majority of stock of some American
railroads having come to the attention
of Senator Tillman he today intro
duceo the following resolutions:
That the Interstate Commerce Com
mission is directed to inform the Sem
ate whether any corporations engaged
in interstate commerce are the owners
OF any of the capital stock of other
corporations which are transporting
passengers and freights; and If so the
commission is further directed to
transmit n statement showing the ex-
tent and details of such ownership so
far as the facts now appear In the Of
nee of the commission and to state in
what cases the corporations whose
stock SO owned have been competitors
Tor traffic with the corporation owning
their stock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19
In Shipbui|ding In the
State Of Maine.
Now Ranks as Fifth In Ship
building States.
Not a Vessel Being Built For the
Foreign Trade.

Bath, Me-, Dec. 1S.-The large num-
her of vessels launched from Maine
Yards and under construction at pres
ent. with the great volume of orders
for building early next year, seems TO
show that the State is regaining its for
mer rank as the premier shipbuilding
state in the union. 1t now ranks
among the first five, but the present
rapid progress is expected to place it
as a strong contender for first honors
within another year.
striking fact in connection with
this increase is one that is general
along the entire Atlantic seabOard,
that it, that there is not now 4 single
vessel steam or sail, under construc-
ton for the foreign trade.
\ large part of the increase in the
industry has gone To Bath, where the
Bath Iron Works have been fortunate
in securing big contracts from the gov
eminent. The steel scout shin CheS-
ter is almost completed at their yards,
and work mas begun on two torpedo
destroyers of 100 tons displacement
III passenger CONSTRUCTION tIlc same
company has launched the steel tur-
bne steamship Camden for the Eastern
Steamship Co, and has also completed
her sister ship, the Belfast, for the
same company.
Other wards in this CITY alone have
launched or have under construction o"
contracted for at the present time four
f0ur-masters. two iive-mastcrs. aud Two
six-maSterS. with n total tonnage %
1850 as well as numerous; hLrgCs ana
Fighters.
At Phippsburc, three tlree-Inas;crs
have been launched, at belfast two four
E,masters have been completed, and al
Ellsworth the first small schooner for the
coasting trade to be launched in sev-
! eral years is almost completed.
Two three-mastcrs, two folr-masters,
Es5ne fye-master and a siX-masted schoon-
G is Rockland's conf button to the mcr-
chant marine for the year, and several
large vessels have been contracted for
Z next year
AT Portland, two four masters and
ssagoing tug constitute lie large vessels
bnilt or contracted for during tn" wear.
and at BOothbay fishing steancr. an
auxiliary schooner, an &-foot passenger
steamer for service on the Kennebec, and
an auXill,ry fishing schooner are being
built
A ;5O-foot side-wheel passenger steamer
the City of Stamford, intended for ser
vice between New York and Stamford.
Z Ct have been launched at Millhiidge q
|three-masted schooner has been built. i
. ,,.ill
before the end of the wear. and at NM
terry The government is building the ~
foot steel navy tug Petarsro At IN" navy
yard
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19
LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE.

\ few of the things that the Grange
has stnna rn,. and bann ontirel,. inst,,,-
mental IN bringing ABOUT are tile lolloW-
ing.
National. First-rha decis;on r,ol,ine
raiIrondn ana at5o, n,,to, r,,;,, ,,I1
iect To rest,.iction and rno,,Iatinr '''''
Secon5-The jaW. nrohibiting the aduIter-
alton of foods and medicines
mail
Fourth--Providing for untaXed indus
trial alcohol.
STATE: tlfSt-A more equal assessment
OF taxes by tnt creation OF IL board OF
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19
NEW HAMPSHIRE GRANGE
Re-eIects Old Officers With One Ex-
epton-Lesis Suggested.

Manchester, \. H., Dec. 1S.-At the
annual meeting of the State Grange to-
day tho old board Of officers was re-
elected with the exception of the Rev.
john Thorpe of Center Harbor. state
chaplain. who is leaving the state. and
who will be succeeded by County Com
missioner II. r. Hoyt of Hanover.
Charles B. Hcyt Of Sandwich was a
close second in the contest for the mas
tcrs chair
a resolution was adopted asking til"
Governor and Council to place farm
er on the new tax commission to rep
resent the agricultural interests OF the
state.
An enlargement of the State Normal
school and the establishment Of two
new schools was asked.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19
| ABSTRACT OF EXECUTIVE COMMIT
| TEE REPORT.

r u. Leavitt chairmen. referred % the
Stut,. field meetings ~ which i. A. Der
thick of Ohio YVES speaker, thc meet Oh
more extended work in cooperating Tor
the sale OF farm products.
It suggested that tho tWo-thirds OF inc
oranges that We're holding their ftEaiiF
meetings. Saturday b. divided among thi'
other DAYS OF the week as il would tent
10 reduce the expenses Of the different
state officers who visited them oiiiclally
from time t. time and mentioned the lact
Thai tn. governor had appointed Vi. l..
Merrill as a member. for the Grans,' on
the commission appointed to lnFestiSat-
the whole system Of taxation
The inCo.ne for the Grange cottage was
mentioned and Columbia liayfprd spoke
upon the work in part as follows:
Fourteen years ago lady in Bangor
asked ne to get the state Grange 70 as
siet in erecting a cottage for girls at
Good Will. The Grange was Wiling I"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19
THREE MINES WORKING.
GoIdfield Is Quiet-Gen. Funston and
Gov. Sparks Going Home.

Goldfeld. New, Dec. 1S.-The break
in the transmission wires of the Ne
vada Power Co., was discovered today
in the White mountains and was re-
paired 1t was caused by snow slide.
The alarm which was felt when the
power wire was broken has been dis
PEELED and the camp is going along as
usual. Three mines were in operation
today, together with the Consolidated
Cos mill and the Nevada Goldfield
Reduction Works.
General Funston will leave Goldfield
tomorrow for San Francisco. Governor
Sparks will also leave, going to his
ranch near Carson City.
A few men arrived today to work in
the mines. They came from the south
ern part of the state.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19
THE DEGREES OF MASONRY
Conferred Upon Booker T. Washington
At Boston.

Boston, Dec. 1S.-The degrees in
Free Masonry were conferred on DR.
Booker T. Washington. president OF
Tuskegee Institute, Alabama, by Will
liam Lloyd Marshall. grand master Of
the NJ. w Prince Hall. Grand Lodge
f. and A VI. of Massachusetts,. tonight
at the apartments of the colored Ma
sons on fremont street. The work
was performed in a lodge especially
convened for that purpose.
Prince Hall Grand Lodge is one Of
the oldest colored Masonic bodies in
the country and will celebrate its Tooth
anniversary next September.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19
THE ONLY FEAR
That Anti japanese Demonstrations
Will Be Revived.

Toxic. Dec. 1S.-The Jill Shimpo, an
independent newspaper which has a
wide circulation in intellectual and
business circles will publish an edf-
tCrial article tomorrow on the dis
patche Of tho American fleet to the
Pacific.
This is q noteworthy naval under
taking" the paper will say. ''one that
will attract the attention of the world.
We do not entertain the idea for even
one moment. however. that the pur-
pose Of the trip is to threaten Japan.
Continued on Page Two.)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19

was connected with the City Trust Co.
as we'll as the Commonwealth National
Bank. before going to North Attic
boro.
Among bankers on State street, II
was said that Mr. Sargent, in recent
years had become interested in other
lines of business outside the bank to a
considerable extent and it was also
stated that several of these properties
had not been particularly success
full
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19
WALKER CAPTURED.
Positive Identification-WiiI Return
Without Extradition.

New York. Dec. 1S.-The Firkerton De-
tectivc Agency confirmed tonight the re-
port that William +. Walker. the alb
scondirG treasurer Of the New Britain.
Ct. Savings Bank. had been captured in
Mexico Positive Identification had been
made and Walker has consented to return
to Connecticut without awaiting .xtradi-
lion proceoi ngs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19
Jews Must Leave Vladivostok.

St. Petersburg. Dec. 1S.-A dispatch
received here from Vladivostok de-
clares the Jews have been ordered to
depart within four days. Jewish prop
erty holders. however, are given IS
days in which to liquidate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19
FAIR.

Washington. Dec 1S.-Forecast for
Thursday and Friday for New Eng
land: Fair Thursday and Friday; light
to fresh winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19
Boston Forecast.

Boston. Dec. 1S.-Forecast for Bos-
ton ana vicinity: Fair Thursday and
Friday: light west to southwest
winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19

lOc. cigar packed in boxes OF % for
an appropriate holiday gift to
gentleman. decIl'z4
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19
Committee Reports.

Tie renorts Of the eXecutiv" and l"EISi''
tive committees in substance "a" rs fol
lows:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19

put in $1,000 when we had raised $1,000 and
we succeeded in doing it and getting the
cottage.
Four wears ago 4 lady reported that its
condition was not satisfactory as COM
pared with the Smith cottage beside it, |
expended 500 to put it III shape. In our
cottage are Is girls; III the Smith cottage
are l6 The money that is being sent di-
rect to Good Will goes into the general
fund and l conceived the idea of Grange
contributions being sent to the executive
committee. We educate those girls and
they aye taught to work and we hope
they will go out by hundreds with strong
haracters, love Of God and humanity.
filled with IN" noblcst, purest and best
inIpulScS of life.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19

COLDS AND CHlLLS OF WINTER
Have no terrors for those protected by
timely hot doses of Sanford = Ginger.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-01-27
HONOR COL. MINETREE
Veterans to Attend Burial OF
Cid Soldier.
FUNERAL MONDAY MORNING
Comrades In the Railway Service 10
serve as PaIIbearers AT Services.
sion and Widely Known in the
business World for Integrity.

Arrangements have been practically
completed for the funeral Of Col J. +.
Minetree, which is TO take place on Mon
day morning at 100 o'clock, the service
20 be held at St Thomas Episcopal
Church. The burial service will be read
by the Rev. Ernest Smith, pastor OF St
Thomas Church.
While the paIIbearers have not yet been
chosen. il is probable that they will be
selected from the employees Of the South
ern Railway purchasing department. Of
which Col. Ninetree was the mead. 1t is
also expected that large number Of the
employees OF the company viii be present
at the ceremony.
When asked list night in regard 10 the
attendance Of the Confederate Veteran 8
local camps. Col Hilary Herbert stated
that there would be a large number of
Col. Minetree's companions 10 pay the
deceased their last respects. Col. Mine
tree was a member of the local camp,
No III
Among those who have known the de-
ceased soldier is George II. Evans. an en-
plOye in the Southern Railway, who mas
been in service under Col. Minetree for
the past sixteen years.
Among the railways Of the country. "
he said yesterday. Col Minetree was
recognized as standing az toe head Of his
profession He was known throughout
the bushes world as man whose SPLEEN
did integrity and ingenuity made him an
ideal in the position which he SO long
held
The interment viii take place az Rock
Creek Cemetery.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-01-27
ANTI SMOKE LAW HEARING
Senate District Committee Will Hear
Railroad Counsel Tuesday.
Growing Demand for Protection OF
Beautiful Public Buildings from
the smoke EVIL.

The Senate District Committee viii
give a hearing next Tuesday at 1880
a. N. on the proposed anti-smoke law.
There viii be a large representation Of
counsel present for the various rail-
roals entering Washington, and a full
discussion of the question Of utilizing
electric motor power in the union sta
ton viii be had
The counsel Of the Chesapeake and
Ohio, the Washington Southern, the
Richmond. fredericksburg and Poto-
mac. the Atlantic Coast Line. and the
Seaboard Air Line have been invited to
appear and express their views on the
subject
There is a growing feeling that If
electric motor power is TO be Installed
in any station in any large city in the
country it should be required in the
Capital Of the nation. The presence
here OF many magnificent marble build
ings and the vast amount of money
that has gone into their construction
together with the continual annoyance
that is experienced in keeping some Of
the buildings clean are conditions that
combine 90 emphasize the necessity for
the use Of electricity in the union sta
tiou and on the tracks leading into it,
The railroads make the objection
that the substitution Of electric power
for steam would involve great cost, and
that the completion Of the improve
ments now under Roadway would be
seriously impeded. on the other hand,
it is recalled that when Senator Nc
MILAN first took up the project Of a
union station he insisted that the rail-
roads must approach the proposition
with the distinct understanding that
in view Of the franchises allowed them
they must make concessions to the
fact that this Is the Capital City Of the
country, which he and all other public
spirited men in Congress and in the
city desired to make the most beau
tiful on the continent
The railroad companies objected TO
the use Of white marble. but Senator
Mcmillan was immovable in his de
maud that the new station must con-
form to the general character of the
government buildings and he carried
his point. He did not go so far as to
make it q condition i'm the original act
that the railroad companies should use
electric power. but he was convinced
that they ought TO do so. and believed
that they would sooner or later find il
to their advantage 10 discontinue steam
power. which must necessarily discolor
their own great station building.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-01-27
DEFENSE FOR NAVY OFFICERS
Senator Hale Presses His Resolution
to Investigate Personnel Lobby.
Senator Daniel Makes Spirited
ResIstance and Defeats Passage
of the Resolution.

The SeIfate yesterday met for a brief
session. all announced speeches having
been postponed on account Of the funeral
OF Senator AIger. Col RansdeI, the Ser
geant-at-aTms. anticipating an adjourn
ment at l o'clock, had carriages waiting
at the East front Of the Capitol, and at
l.l5 the Senators filed out and were driven
10 the AIger residence.
Senator Hale again brought to the at
tentiOn OF the Senate his resolution sub
mitted, calling on the Secretary OF the
Navy to enforce the executive order
against lobbying by naval officers. The
resolution was predcated on the alleged
activity of line officers in the navy in or
ganizing to press upon Congress the navy
personnel bill The resolution went over
Friday on an objection from Senator Bs-
con. 1t was vigorously opposed yesterday
by Senators Dick and Daniel The latter
said the resolution was arbitrary. and he
believed ought 10 have the careful CON
sideTation Of a committee.
1t is a new idea, said Senator Daniel.
that because a man accepts a place in the
civil or military department of the gov
eminent that he shall thereafter be shorn
OF the right OF free speech or petition"
Senator Hale took the floor To press his
resolution, when Senator Hansbrough in
terrupted 70 call up from the table a reso-
luton that had passed the House affect
ing homesteaders.
Senator Hale opposed the interference,
bat Mr.. Hansbrough invoked the rule and
passed his resolution. Senator Hale was
proceeding again. when the Vice President
interrupted to lay before the Senate
House bill.
Il wish the presiding officer would not
interrupt the consideration Of this resO-
luton with these matters said Mr. Hale.
apparently irritated.
The Vice President ignored the protest
and laid the bill before the Senate. Sen
ator Hepburn opposed the resolution
Senator SpOOner moved 10 amend the
resolution so as 10 exclude all references to
the executive order fOrbidGing lobbying
and COnfning il 10 an inquiry as To viO-
latiOns Of the naval regulations.
Senator Hale then moved the passage
Of the resolution. but Senator Daniel OBJ
jeCted 10 consideration. and Senator Hale
then moved a reference of the resolution
70 the Naval Affairs Committee.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-01-27
CATHOLICS PLAN RALLY.
Mass Meeting to Protest Against Ac-
ton of French Government,

New York. Jan. 26.-Greater than any
assemblage under Catholic auspices in
many years will be the big mass meet
ing which viii be held in the Hippodrome
tomorrow night to protest against the
taking Of church lands and property by
the French government. Every Catholic
church in the city, as well as many
churches Of other denominations, viii be
represented. Among the prominent men
who VIII speak is Judge James Fitzgerald
who is presiding at the trial OF Harry X.
Thaw.
The object of the meeting Will be to aid
the churches in France in recovering their
property and liberty and TO promote SYM
patty among all American churchgOeTs.
whether Catholics or not
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-01-27
WOULD REGULATE EMBALMING
Commissioners Desire to Bar IN
competent Practitioners.

The Commissioners yesterday forwarded
TO Congress, with a request for its enact
ment, bin to regulate embalming IN the
District
The Commissioners report as follows;
This bin was prepared after conference
with the health officer and the corporation
counsel of the District. and the Funeral
Directors Association. and if enacted will
subserve the interests of the public by
preventing incompetent persons from act
ing as embalmers and from assuming
charge Of bodies dead from communicable
diseases. The work Of the embaliner s.
work that cannot be supervised by tho
citizen who calls the service OF such en-
balmer into requisi;i0n. and yet it is work
that not only from a sentimental bu,
also from sanitary standpoint, every
citizen Is Interested in having well done