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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-25
PROBING STATE HOSPITAL.
Executive Council Committee Investi
eating Bay State Institution.

Boston, Jan. 24-An investigation Of
the State hospital at Foxboro was TAX
en- up today by committee of the FIX
ecutive Council with Lieutenant Gov
ernor Draper sitting as chairman. The
inquiry was ordered by Gov. Guild and
charges that carele ssness, Indifference
incompetency and acknowledgment pre-
walls in the institution. The reading
of these charges occupied the attention
Of the committee for some time. being
offered by former inmates and menu
bers Of the Legislature. who have inter-
estcd themselves in the committees in
Vestieation. A statement from James
H. Hicks, a former inmate, alleged
maltreatncnt and assault at the hospi-
tai.
Lawyer Henry G. Long presented a
long indictment against the institution,
in which he alleged that many inmates
had been "brutaily attacked and cruel
ly beaten by the attendants" In
some instances. The alleged men had
been crippled as Il result of violent, and
in some cases had ensued from mad
/ equate arrangements at the hospital.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-25
SKOWHEGAN.

At special town meeting recently
held Embden voted unanimously to ac-
cept the proposition made by the In
ternational Paper Company that the
town place valuation of $150OOO on
what property the company now has
and what it may have in the future for
a period of Is years. This company
intends to build a sulphite and a paper
mill, the former to be built first and
work to commence early this spring.
It is estimated that this enterprise
means the expenditure of over S1,O0O,-
900. In addition to the building of
the new mills the old plant at Cara
funk falls will be thoroughly repaired
and the dam across the kennebec river
raised 10 feet. The rights of f1owage
have already been settled except in
two cases and the railroad damages
have been satisfactorily adjusted
When the new mills are completed and
running they will give employment to
COO skilled workmen. With the mills
at Shawmut, Skowhegan. Madison and
the completion of the new one at Emb-
den Somerset county will be one of the
largest pulp producing counties in the
State
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-25
WATERVILLE.

John r. Graham of Bangor was in
the city for a short time Thursday
afternoon on his way home from Au-
gusta, where he went on business con-
nected with his electric railway
interests. Mr.. Graham told the re-
preventative of the Kennebec Journal
that the road between Augusta and
WinslOw would certainly be built in
the spring if no legal or other insur-
.mountable difficulties are met with.
The matter has not yet reached the
Board of Railroad Commissioners.
owing to the fact that one of the
selectmon of Winslow has been i'll. and
q meeting of the board of selcctmen
has therefore not been possible, so that
the required papers have not yet been
signed. 1t is believed that the formal
ity Will be complied with in short
time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-25
THE HAGUE CONFERENCE.
Srof. De Martens Confers With Am.
bassador Tower Regarding It..

London. Jan. PA dramatic tragedy
startled London today when William
Whlteley. one Of the most unique and
at the same time of the most prominent
figures in the business world. was shot
dead in his store by a youth claiming
to be his son. The assassin then at
tempted to blow out his own brains
The name of Whitley has become q
nousenold word in England owing to
the enormous department store in Lon
don run by company of which Mr..
whitley was president and which was
the pioneer in such enterprises.
The crime occurred shortly after mid
day. An unknown young man was ac-
corded an interview with Mr.. Whiteley
in the latter's private office. where the
two men remained closeted for a few
minutes. As Mr.. Whitley emerged
from his office 1t was observed that the
young man was following and impor-
tuning him, while Mr.. Whitley was
waving his visitor off and threatening
to call the police. Suddenly the young
man whipped out a revolver and fired
two shots point blank a0Whiteley. The
bullets lodged in Mr.. Whiteley's head
, and he fell dead. Before the assassin
could be secured he turned his weapon
upon himself and inflicted what is be-
lieved to be a mortal wound.
The personality of the assassin and
the motives for his crime are enveloped
in much mystery. He gave the name
of Cecil Whitley, but relatives Of VIII
! lam Whiteley disclaim all knowledge of
/ him.
l
! on Mr.. Whiteley's assailant:
/ ITO all whom it may concern: William
Whitley is my father. This two-fold
tragedy is due to his refusal of a re-
quest which is perfectly reasonable. r.
I. P"
There was only small sum Of money
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-25
PASS BILL KILLED,
Indefinitely Postponed BY the New
Hampshire House.

Concord, n. H., Jan. 24.-The House
| of Representatives at noon today voted
IFS to 164 to Indefinitely postpone the
judiciary committee bill to increase the
mileage of members and to prohibit the
issue of free transportation to them by
railroads. The bill has already beer
passed in the Senate and was sent to
the House for concurrent action
The judiciary committee bill had
been referred to the committee on ap-
preparations for recommendation as to
it's increase for mileage paid from the
state treasury, amounting to $500. The
appropriations committee brought in
two reports, the majority recommend
ing that the bill be SO amended as to
take effect with the next session of the
Legislature, while Mr.. Stevenson of
Exeter. as 4 minority of the commit
tee recommended that the bill should
pass without amendment, taking eff
feet at once.
a motion was made to substitute the
minority report for that of the major
ity, causing long and heated debate.
which was terminated by the adoption
Of the motion to indefinitely postpone
Mr.. Ahern of Concord made the
longest speech of the day, covering the
entire subject of pass legislation and
stirring interest by his attack upon
Winston Churchill, the novelist, and
head Of the Lincoln Republican Club.
who, he said, had done New Hamp-
shire more harm than 10000 Jethro
Bases ever had done or ever could
do. No man had ever DETAINED New
Hampshire so falsely as had Church.
i'll, said Mr.. Ahern, and he had done
it for purposes of personal agrandize-
ment. political Qualification and pecun-
larry gain. None of the members of the
Lincoln Club in the House came to the
defence Of Mr.. Churchill.
Pierce of Dover and several other
members stated their position briefly as
opposed to the present bill, but not to
anti-pass Legislation in principle, and
Mr.. Wilkinson Of Fremont aroused ap-
plause by saying he would vote for q
measure to prohibit the issue of passes
to anybody, man, woman or child, but
considered it an insult to have the
members of the Legislature singled out
for attack for their acceptance of them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-25
NOT WITHOUT AUTHORITY.
Davis Requested to Land
Armed Men At Kingston.

Washington, Jan. 2L-To ascertain ex-
actly the conditions upon which Ameri-
can naval forces were employed in Ja-
maica, and especially to determine
whether or not they were used ut the re-
quest of the colonial authorities, or
whether their service was gratuitous,
Sec Metcalf called for copies of the text
of he letters between Admiral Davis
and the British authorities of Jamaica.
These were received by cable last night
and a careful examination establishes
the point that Admiral Davis did not
land naval forces without request, for in
his report to the department. among
other things he says:
''Yielding to the entreaties of the colo
NAL secretary and the inspector of po-
lice, who spoke for the governor. land
This was under date of JAN 49, ana on
the same day the following letter was de-
livered to Admiral Davis:
Colonial Secrctary's Office,
Jamaica, Jan. IS. 1907.
"Sir-I beg to thank your eXcellency
for the kind assistance which you have
rendered to the government of this COL
ony. / have the honor to be, sir,
Your obedient servant,
(signeD u. A. SWETTENHAM,
Governor"
In the opinion of the department Off
Gals Admiral Davis is thus entirely re-
lieved from any criticism for his action
i'm landing naval forces.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-25
DID YOUR EARS TINGlE?
Gardiner and Vicinity Report So and 40
Degrees Below.

The mercury went below all records
:" This and many other seasons yes
'fday morning. when from 80 to 40 de-
erees We're registered in various sec
uons of the city. At the pumping sta
uon and at Hcano'' drug store the SO
mark was reached. At the Smithtown
"e houses 40 below was registered. The
report Of S degrees below at Togus was
received with Il shiver. Work at the
Ice houses was suspended in the morn
ing' and the plumbers were called ear
10 hx bursted water pipes amt were
Kept late ut work. The sale OF Their
,aometers has increased largely in the
id&' lew days because many of thos"
u use were not made to register such
Wid Is has prevailed lately.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-25
MAY PROVE FATAL
When Will Augusta People Learn the
Importance Of il?

Backache is only simple thing at
first
But when you know tbs from the
kidneys;
That serious kidney troubles follow;
That diabetes. Brights disease may
be the fatal end.
You will gladly profit by the follow
ing experience.
It's the statement Of an Augusta
citizen.
Frank E. Chase, of 143 Northern
Ave, Augusta. Me-, says: I'm the fall
of 1898 1 recommended Doan's Kidney
Pills through our Augusta papers after
/ had procured the remedy at Chas. X.
Partridge's drug store now Willis f.
Partridge, and had been cured of Il
lame and aching back. The pains had
been SO bad at times that 1 was
actually compelled to lean against
something for support. 1t was not the
first time l had been attacked in this
way but it was the first time I ever
used Doan's Kidney Pills. 1 can say
that 1 never before used a remedy that
gave me such quick and lasting relief
During the past six years there have
been no occurrences Of my trouble
worth mentioning, and 1 am glad to
reendorse what l said in my frs
statement"
! For Sale by all Dealers. Price 81
cents. Foster Milburn Co, Buffalo
New York, Sole Agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-Doan's-an,
take no other.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-25
u. 0. G. c. Entertainment.

The entertainment given at City hall
last evening by Hallowell Cornlandery
L. o. G. C.. merite1 large audience
but the extreme cold doubtless kept many
from attending. Miss Maud andrews
reader, ard the Lotus Male Quartet COM
posed of y. r. Prince, first tenor; F. j.
Whitehotisc. second tenor: D. w. Rowe
baritone. and W. +. Atwood, baSsO, fur
nished the very entertaining numbers
The program follows:
20 Forest Fair" Pinsuk
Lotus Quartet.
ReaCiing-"Her First Appearance,
Richard Harding Davis
Miss Andrews.
The Owl and the Pussy Cat Dckoven
Lotus Quartet.
Solo-"So,dicrs' Song Mascheroni
Nr. Rowe.
Rcadirg-"The Bear story
James Whitcomb Riley
Miss Andrews.
SECOND PART.
breeze of the Night" I-arothc
Lotus Quartet.
Solo-"II;nG o. the Mountains, stone
Mr.. A'"Hood.
Ouartot-Selected.
: - - Lotus Quartet.
Reading-Sclected.
Miss Andrews.
Lead Kindly Light. Dyke-Jolnsor
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-25

Carrier pigeons as aids to a physi-
clan are reported from the north of
Scotland. The doctor has a scattered
practice. and when on long rounds he
takes several pigeons with him. If
one of his patients needs medicine i'm
mcdately, he writes our prescription.
and by means of the bird forwards it
to his surgery Here an assistant gets
the message. prepares the prescription
and dispatches the medicine. If after
visiting patient the doctor thinks ne
will be required later in the day. he
simply leaves a pigeon, with which he
can be called, if necessary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-25
AFFECTED OIL WELLS.
Production In Gulf Coast Oil Fields
Drops Off After Quake.

Chicago, Jan. 24.-According to a
dispatch to the Record Herald from
Galveston, Tex, the gulf coast Oil fields
have decreased their production over
As per cent. within the last week. and
the cause is attributed to seismic dis
tUrbances in Jamaica. The sudden
drop was noticed the second day after
the Jamaica quake, and II wells in
Texas and Louisiana went dry entirely.
After the Valparaiso earthquake
many wells ceased to flow while an i'm
mense oil lake appears out in the gulf.
The North Texas Oil fields have in.
creased 100 per cent. since the Jamaica
shocks and the product is much lighter
in color.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-25
RATHER CHILLY!
Continued from Page One.)

o'clock yesterday afternoon It grew
steadily colder and the prospects are
that the frigid weather will hold out
during the day. The severe cold snap
has affected train service and on all
lines the trains Of the New York, New
Haven & Hartford railroad were any
where from few moments to an hour
late in arriving here.
In Norfolk, Barkhamstead and Hart
land. in the western part Of the state
there was a recording breaking drop
i'll the mercury, the thermometer there
showing "a degrees below zero well
after sunrise. This. is the lowest point
reached in years. In Winsted, another
cold spot, it was Il degrees below at Z
o'clock.
Reports from all parts of the state
show that the present cold snap is the
most severe ever known in years and
as q result great ice crop is expected
to be harvested.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-25

In spite Of the fact the mercury is lin
seIing for the most part near the bot
tom Of the glass. 4 number of Gardiner
people are making plans for the good Old
summer time. y trip to Montreal and
quebec has been proposed to be made in
July when the American Institute of In
struction holds its meeting Several peo-
pie have already taken a favorable view
Of TIE proposition, and others will I'M
doubtedly do likewise. Principal Powers
OF the High school made the suggestion
and will make arrangements for the trip.
is expected that the party will be COM
posed of at least 80 people.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-25
$4,000 Fire
at'EllsW0rth.

Ellsworth, Me, Jan. 25.-Hampered
by frozen hydrants and in a tempera.
ture of % degree below zero the vol
unteer firemen of Ellsworth battled
early today with fire which consumed
the Masonic block, a three story brick
structure on State street, and threat
ened to wipe out other buildings in the
business section.
At / o'clock the flames had COM
municated from the Masonic building
to the adjoining block occupied by the
hardware store of Morrison. Joy & Co.
The basement and street floor Of the
Masonic building was occupied by the
plant of the Hancock County Democrat.
while the second and third floors wera
retained for the use, of Ligonia Lodge of
Free Masors. 1t is supposed that defec-
tive insulation of electric light wires in
the basement of the building started tn ,
blaze.
The Masonic building was valued at
$4,000 and the loss on the newspaper
plant is estimated at 5000 more.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-25
THE STOMACH
ON STRIKE
The Tonic Treatment for Indigestion
Most Successful.
DR.. WILLIAMS PINK PILLS
CURED THIS CASE,
A Household Remedy Which 10 Useful
in Wide Range Of Common Ailments,

Loss Of appetite, coated tongue, bad
taste in the mouth. heavy, dull head
ache and a dull sluggish feeling
these are the symptoms OF stomach
trouble. They indicate that the stom-
ach is on strike, that 1t is no longer
furnishing to the blood the full quota
of ncurishment that the body de-
mands, hence every organ suffers.
There are two methods Of treat
ment, the old one by which the stom-
ach is humored by the use of pre-di-
gested foods and artificial ferments,
and the new one by which the stom-
ach is toned up to do the work which
nature intended of it. A recent cure
by the tonic treatment is that Of Mrs.
Mary Stackpole, of 81 Liberty street,
Lowell, Mass. She says:
II suffered constantly for years
from stomach trouble and terrible
backaches and was confined to my
bed for the greater part OF three
years. l was under the care Of our
family physician most Of the time, but
did not seem to get better.
Il was completely run down and
was not able to do my work about the
house. My blood was impure and my
S'iABiSAiOh toiC. ouHcIcu
flashes of heat, followed suddenly by
chills. l had awful headaches, which
lasted from three to four days. I could
get but little rest at night. as my sleep
was broken and fitful. AS a result
lost several pounds in weight and be-
came very nervous.
Il was in a wretched condition
when DR.. Williams Pink Pills were
brought to my notice by booklet
which was left at my house. 1 started
to take the pills at once and began
to gain in weight and health. I was
encouraged by this to keep on until I
was cured. My friends and neighbors
often remark what changed woman
I am and I owe it all to DR.. Williams
Pink Pills.
These wonderful pills have been
used with the best results in the treat
ment of stubborn cases of stomach
trouble and as they are a powerful
blood builder and nerve tonic they
are useful in a wide range of dis
eases such as anaemia, rheumatism,
sciatica, neuralgia, nervous head
aches, and even locomotor ataxia and
partial paralysis.
DR.. Williams Pink Pills are sold
by all druggists, or sent. postpaid, on
receipt of price. soc. per box, six
boxes $3.50, by the DR.. Williams Medi-
cine Company, Schenectady, N. Y.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-25
Thirty-Eiqht SeIow Zero.

HallOwell thermometers registered
lower Thursday morning than ever be-
fore known. Old residents fail to re-
call lower temperatures in GO or 20
years. Al a. NJ. spirit thermometers
on Water street recorded s. below,
and thermometers throughout the city
registered so below. Out over the hill
being low over the city. and 20 and %
below was the record. There were
numerous cases of frozen pipes never
before known to have been affected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-25

Captain Sverdrup. the Arctic explor-
er. who has recently added 100000
square rifles of ice to the King of
Sweden's dominions. spent his boyhood
on forest farm. He was brought up
to look after himself and be independ-
ent; was compelled to run all kinds OF
errands in all sorts of weather; and,
like hansen. was an adept in the use
of snowshoes almost as soon as h.
could walk. Captain Sverdrup had
many exciting adventures i'll the polar
seas. including two outbreaks of fire on
board the Fran. which almost put an
end to the expedition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-25
Rescued from
Burning Home.

Boston. Jan. 25.-Fifteen men, women
and children constituting four families
were rescued from tenement on join
er street. Charlestown, by the firemen
early today while a, fire was burning
flercely in a paint shop on the ground
floor. For a few minutes after the ar
rival of the firemen no effort was made
To stop the flames but the men dashing
up the stairs through the thick smoke
dragged the Almost unconscious inmates
on the upper floor down to the street
The oss on the property is estimated at
$4,000,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-25
COOLEST OF SEASON.
Ice Harvesting at Nantucket Will
Commence Today.

Nantucket, Mass, Jan. 24.-The coolest
weather of the season was experienced
today, averaging a few degrees above
zero. The harbor was well filled with ice
tonight. but the steamer from Woods
Hole fought her way through to her
wharf and it is expected she will be able
to return in the morning.
Active preparations for harvesting the
ice crop have been begun and it Is ex-
pected that the cutting will commence
tomorrow. Surfman Horace G. Norcross
of the Coskata life saving crew, in at
tempting to reach the station from tho
island today in a dory, narrowly escap-
ed being driven to sea by the gale.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-25
In the Rhode Island House of Repre-

In the Rhode Island House of Repre-
sentatives Thursday William Carroll Of
Providence introduced q resolution for
the appointment of a special committee
of nine members TO investigate the
prices of coal with a view to ascer-
tanning if there is a conspiracy among
the coal dealers in increasing the
prices of coal. The prices was in
creased Wednesday from Sc to SIPS per
ton. In the Senate Senator Garner of
Providence presented resolution
which was passed instructing the at
torney general 70 make investigation.
The act will go to the House Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-25
FRIDAYS Concert.

Silver Sleigh Bells" dst
timel, r II. paulI
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Lager" Kerling
Na!tz-"A Dream Of Summer"
BucalloSsi
Selection from Merry Wives of Wind
scr, arr. Wiegand
"Waldantlacht'' Ait
Medley Overture-"When the Flowers
Bloom in Spring Time 0st time).
Harry Won TitZer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-25

The old custom Of letting premises
by the aid of a candle and pin has been
observed at Padwcrth, village be-
tween Reading and Newbury. The can
die was lighted and a pin stuck into it,
Then bids We're called for until the
pin, owing to the heat of the candle.
dropped cut. J. Z. Strange secured the
tenancy with an offer of C7-London
Standard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-25
Tri-Monthly Report,

The following is the tri-monthly re-
port from the adjutant's office: Pres
ent for duty. officers; 40 non-com-
missioned officers, and 1895 members :;
4t3 on extra duty: 253 sick in the hos
rltal; ia sick in quarters and l in
arrest, making the total present 20S3.
Absent with leave, non-commission-
ed officers and Sal members; absent
without, 10; total present ana absent,
oc3S
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-25
The Academy OF Music at Washin.

The Academy Of Music at Washing
ton Ninth and Northwest, was almost
completely guted by fire of unknown
origin which broke out early Thurs
day. A number of offices were located
III the building as was also the Spencer
ian Business College. The loss is es-
timated at between $4,000 and $50, 900
Two horses drawing an engine, were
killed in a collision with a street car
while on the way to the fire.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-25

bladder specialist, and is wonderfully
successful in promptly curing lame back,
uric acid, catarrh Of the bladder and
Bright's Disease, which is the worst
form Of kidney trouble.
DR.. Kilner's Swamp.Root IS not rec
commended for everything but if you have
kidney, liver or bladder trouble it win b
found Just the remedy You need. 1t h.
been tested in SO many ways, in hospital
work and in private practice, and hae
proved SO successful in every case that
special arrangement has been made By
which all readers of this paper, who have
not already tried it, may have q sample
bottle sent free by mail, also a book tell
ing more about Swamp-Ro and how 70
findout if you have kidney or bladder trcu-
bic. When writing mention reading this
generous offer in this paper andsend your
address to DR.. Kilmer EE
& Co., Binghamton, = 81.
N. Y. The regular -! r.!
fifty-cent and one
dollar size bottles are Hns 4 svnpasse.
sold BY all good druggists. Don't msks
any mistake, but remember the name,
Swamp Root, DR.. Kilmer's Swamp-Roo
and the address. Binghamtou, N. Us o.
every bottaA
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-25

The following visitors We're register
ed at the library: Roy Morrison
Saco; Frank Pillows, Bucksport
Evelyn S. Mayo, Boston; Robert G
Barrows, Charles +. Barrows, Hamp-
den; Waldo NJ. Barrows, Newport:
Jassits Farrot. Corinth.