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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-08
COMMISSION PROBES
WESTERN CATTLE RATES.

Chicago, Jan The entire membership
If the Interstate Commerce Commission.
with the exception OF former Senator
Cockrell was present today when The
hearing Of several coInrlainants regarding
the rates on cattle from the western
states to Missouri river and Eastern
markets was commenced. On Tuesday tho
investigation of the Hartman system or
railroads. which was begun in New York
last Friday. will be resumed by the COM
mission.
Chairman Knapp in an interview last
night sail:
II have no doubt the hearing In Chi
cage will lie both interesting and impor-
tant. We did not fnis. tn" work mapped
ont fer the New York session."
Ibid you intend to look into the meth
Cd. By which Mr.. Hartman and his in
tercsts secured control of the Alton?"
was asked.
Il don't Ike to make predicticnS,' he
replied. an fact, I am not sure what
course tho investigation Will take. We
have been informed that She Hartman
crowd scored control Of TIE Alton when
it was capitalized at about $i0,CG00S0 AMI
then increased its capitalization to APP
proXimat"ly three times that amount. or
$126,CG1 go. That might be an interesting
story, | think
win the financial end of the investiga-
ton be continued here along other lines?"
was asked.
THAT l cannot answer with any degree
of certainty until confer with the attor-
ncys, he replied. "Then, too, We cannot
tell what the hearing may develop. We
, are here to obtain facts II possible and
we shall not overlook an opportunity to
add t" our information concerning that
! phase of ralroading, you may be sure. y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-08
FATAL QUARREL.
CONTINUED from Page One.)

a Police officer who had been called
from the street ran to the fourth floor in
the hallway and found Fallon standing
over the woman's body with razor in his
hand. The officer said that Fallon at
tackled him end that he fclled the other
with his club Mrs. Weidman survived
her injuries but a few moments and Fail
lon and Miss Ratcl were hurried to 4 hos
pital where it is expected both will die.
Braman was taken to a hospital but was
not dangerously wounded.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-08

The council of the Fredericton, N. f.,
Board Of Trade Monday voted unanimous
ly to send delegation to Washington to
urge the United States government to re-
establish there the American cons lar
agency closed Dec. 81. ]. D. Phinney,
X. C., was appointed to represent the
board on the delegation and the city
council will be asked to name a repre-
sentative.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-08

Samuel Grant Chapter. d. A. p viii
~! ~ annual meeting at 3 o'clock
Tu!''Sday afternoon with Mrs. Frank
~ Mcauy, Einderhook street, Ram
u"lPh. \ fuil attendance is desired.
f-llza pcth NadsWorth Chapter of Port
land has invited the members of Sam
uel Grant Chapter to attend a silver
yea at the Falmouth Hotel from to 6
:. NJ. on Jan. 10, Washington's we'd
ding day
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-08

Miss Marina Everett. who was teacher
in Inc normal department At NJ. G. j. for
10 years was a guest Friday ana Saturday
ut the home of DR.. and Mrs. +. J. Tay-
lor. Miss Everett is located at lamp
den. where she is first lady assistant in
the Hampdcn Academy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-08

There was n large attendance at TIL"
union service held at the BAPTIST church
Sunday evening. William Swee,land, q
graduate Of NJ. c. r.. class or. and at
present a student at Bates. gave an inter
cSting address. Rev. L. w. Russell and
Rev. 0. II. Tracy assisted in the service.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-08

Emma Goldman. Alexander Berkman
ard John II. Coryell were arraigned
before a magistrate at New York Mon
Gay charged With violating the penal
code by making ncendiary speeches at
an Anarchistic meeting Sunday. The
woman was held in $4,000 bail and the
men in $1,000 for examination Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-08

The Week of Prayer is being OBJ
scrVri ny the three churches. Sunday
AMI Monday night it was held at the
Methodist; Tuesday and Wednesday it
will be at the Congregational, and
Thursday and Friday at the Friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-08

The urIlap"- r."Iinilin:. "r,i'c ter
air,n on INV -nirN.In:. h4ti!f. tr, !.
HEARTED r., ~. I,..t,-riI .....rn.:;,-l. Wa;
,as>..I I, H.. ,a.l.tn,,j
I'p.n Il. ..,.-tt,.i ~ t,!i,,t.." Elr,l'r,
an oi.i.r Nj. r.n-..,d inr - ,r..tl.littee
II bc r,.;,ii.t Il to h,', w H.: INA un-
raiI t,.,s ,G la9f. am .,i...i.,.. t. about
;l:a. May"r Nri-Al .,:,r..; :, Alder
me- So h" ".'i ial,a'.., ~ NJ" on
h.. .o..:,,i:i-.
In order Ua5 lrg.ri directing the
tax ,ul. .t,. I. .,r,..,.fi Il. ii 4 nf aII I'm
.nn..t.d t1.n- yitI uai..,+ ana
;mou.t.. ut li.,. LASH REGULAR n... .in..
Of Il, c.,y ..y,iI.nr,t
Anuri,rN. " i.t.sa.ti .i.,. t'oljl,I;r an,i
dirnta.; IT," tlr."r ~. Il TREASURER I"
hir' "a tt,' cit,'s cr,rii' llrt.,y t" pay
for IN. I''.. draw %. tac t.trtilrr- Ran
delphi hri,!;.n ~ The 1Hyn,.nt,;. !,.coin"
due M, oruiG., a. the terms ar .h. con-
,rqc,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-08

Hundreds Of cattle aara lying dead
olong the Canadian Pacific Railroad be-
tween Medicine Hat and Calgary. be-
ing unable to get feed on account Of
the unprecedented heavy fall of snow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-08

Prof. T. l. Fclkcr. who has been spend
ing holiday vacation at the home of his
parents, returned to Ashburnham, Mass,
Sunday, where he is principal of the
science department at Gushing Academy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-08

vigor and cheerful
ness soon disappear
when the kidneys are
out of order or dis
eased.
Kidney trouble has
become so prevalent
that it is not uncofil-
mon for a child to be
born afflicted with
weak kiflneys. Iffhe
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-08

Isaiah Crowell and son. Henry CrowcH.
who are staying at their numbering camp
in North 1Iartland. passed Sunday with
their families. returning to Hartla1i
Sunday night accompanied by MIS-. Hen
ry CrDwel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-08

tn" "it"$ian wcll bnrcrs, have their
work w"ii under way Al I'll" grnumds
Of The Mplagigya clubhouse. They
struck a edge after digging Il feet
and have thu il Iirr adjusted for activ.
OPERATIONS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-08
Humane Society.

S.;N annual meeting Of the Humane
!, 4" was held yesterday afternoon
A,ia fublic Library. The principal
rsr,..s was the election Of officers,
Inal'lng as follows:
''ssioent, A. Davenport; vice presi-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-08

There will be Il basketball game in
Union l.all Wednesday evening between
the Somerset Club and Dover and Fox
cr"f:. ard between halves the Athletic
Association team will play with some out
of-town team.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-08

A DELEGATION Of 6. \ T.. Spanish War
Veterans AMI l.. Y. L. went ID Augusta
To attend til" installation of officers IF
the Sons Of Veterans. held iii g. A. r.
.iall Monday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-08

tn" members Of the L. @. +. Club
We're entertained !asj evening 1T tbs
Iiaii"Wrn' House. 1t was the regular
fcrtni&ntly session, ANA eight member.
wcr" present, Rev. &. q; Mnsilrr Of
August; being host Of III" occ~sion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-08

3 IT is expected that there will be pros
clt ut the temperance meeting Tues
day night in q. \. X. hall II delegation
~ la,ii,.s from Augusta. who viii assist
in the Entertainment Of the evening hy
l,::,:i:..,. singing. rtr.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-08

George NJ. Parks. manager Of the Mass.
Mutual Life ms. Co. of Providence, K. J..
who came here last week for a few days
visit with relatives. is quite i'll at the
home of his sister. Mrs. r. II. Beane.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-08

Tho many friends Of Mrs. r. ]. Patten
OF West PittSfied. who has been critical
ly i'll at the home of her son in Boston.
will DC pleased to know that she is con-
Sidcrcd better.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-08
HALLOWELL.

The Ladies Aid of the Universalist
church will meet with Mrs r. f.
Heanr. Second street. TUe sday after
noon II usl:ai Hour.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-08

Mr.. ana Mrs. T.. A. Turner returned to
their home in Portland Sunday after Il
tWu-wccES' visit at the home Of Mrs. Tur-
E"r's parents, Mr.. ard Mrs. George w.
P&ttcn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-08

Io."ph Hunt has sold his residence on
washington street to Arthur Delano. and
+. l.. Guuld has sold his house on Frank
lii street to Mrs. Sarah l.. Rogers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-08

Cleveland has got rid Of four good
men in Pitchers Townsend and Eells,
Claude Rossman and Jimmy" Jack
son. More will follow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-08

Martin 'lI.;;tcii II The trcaSurcr'S Of
fee was in Augusta last evening to at
tend tn Sons of Veterans in3talia-
ton. Ia, being thr retiring commando
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-08

The Tn;5uS Temperance Union viii
hold its regular meeting tonight in 6.
\. II. hall and all members are in
Vitcd to be present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-08

s. II. IIaincs was Il passenger Sunday
afternoon for New York, for week s
business trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-08

Mrs. Annie E'iiitld. WHO has been Wis
itih2 :, latly"S in town, returned TO hei
home in Auburn Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-08

The ". G. Il. 4. viii hold its Janu-
Az meeting ut Winthrop Center Tues
,iaE afternoon ut > o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-08

g. IT, Fisher VIII, has been visiting &.
w. Iattcn and other friends for q few
IayS returned to his home in Winterport
Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-08

The following InrnhcrS were on pass
Yesterday: John NJ. Cracker to Boston
Charles Ciouilnan to Portland. and
Charles l.. Andrews to Watcrvillc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-08
GARDINER.
CITY GOVERNMENT.
a.. Little Business Came Before
January Meeting.

The january meeting of the city
government was held last evening
There WAS but liitle business to be
transacted.
THE following orlcr was passed:
ordered. tn. Common Council concur
nv That lhc mayor j" authorized and
directed to draw his warrant in tn"
sun nf &>g9S9i to pay "ll If bills No,
IA :, viii.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-08
PITTSFIELD

DR. Gcnicve Gustin was IN Bangor Mon
day on professional business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-08

Mrs. linden Lancaster returned Mon
day from n weeks visit passed in Gull
ford, SkuWhcgan ana Canaan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-08

John Davis left Saturday for Bor-
lin. \. H., where he has secured en-
!.lo.i.i1H;.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-08

Miss Alice McMullcn Of Bangor PASSED
thc day Saturday in town, the guest Of
friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-08

Miss Abbic Hainos of Bangor passed
the day here Sunday. the guest of friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-08

Harry A. Bartlett Of Harmony was \
guest Sunday of his sister, Miss Bernice
bartlett.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-08

Cha,lcs Click il, in Eow Yor1, far
two weeks @ttondin3 q fashionable cut
ting school. il.7a7,y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-08

MI. and Mrs. Walter Taylor visited at
Mrs. T2ylor's old home in Troy Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-08

Mrs. ]. T. Marden of Searsmont is 4
guest at tie home of her sister, Mrs. #.
II. Ecan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-08

.Ir. and Mrs. \. l.. Iiannaford passed
Sunday with relatives in LiVCrmorc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-08
WINTHROP.

Walter Saith went to Madison Sat
urGay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-08

The funeral Of Edward +. TiSle and
John Iioljruuk VIII he held in the
chapel attn > L. NJ, Rev. Iiciry S. Bur
rag oil yiating.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-08
State Relief Corps Election.

Al the regular meeting of j. Il. Hub
bard State Relief Corps on Jan :, the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-08

Miss Laura T.. Murch was the guest
Of relatives in town Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-08
Women as Well as Men Are Made
Miserable by Kidney and
Bladder Trouble.

Kidney trouble preys upon the mind,
discourages and lessons ambition; beauty,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-08

Michael :. Green, inchdrg" of the
butcher shop, was called to Boston
Monday by The illness of his wife.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-08

Albert s. Nichols. WHO has been or
fullough to Augusta, returned 10 the
Branch yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-08

child urinates too often, if the urine scalds
the flesh, or if, when the child reaches an
age when it should be able to control the
passage, it is yet afflicted with bed-wet-
ting, dependupon it, the cause of the diff
Guilty is kidney trouble, and the first
step should be towards the treatment of
these important organs. This unpleasant
trouble is due to diseased condition of
the kidneys and bladder and not to a
habit as most people suppose. -
Women as we'll as men are made miser-
able with kidney and bladder trouble,
and both need the same great remedy.
The mild and the immediate effect Of
Swamp-Root is soon realized. II is sold
by druggists, in fifty. LII So.
cent and one-dollar ~
size bottles. You may ~. Il!
have a sample bottle Ezs4!Ss 81
by mail free, also a Home Of 6~anpReea
pamphlet telling all about Swamp Root,
including many of the thousands Of testi-
monial letters received from sufferers
cured. In writing DR.. Kilmer & Co.,
/! Binghanton, n. Y, be sure and mention
this paper. Don't make any mistake,
but remember the name, Swamp Root,
DR.. Kilmer's Swamp-Root, and the ad-
; dress, Binghariton, N. Y. on evef5
bottle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-08
PRESIDENT TAKES HAND IN
SOUTHERN PACIFIC STRIKE.

year Will be affected by the outcome is
III the neighborhood of 5000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-08

The Jublic schools in Winthrop bcgal
Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-08

Officer Of the day, Capt J. Warren
Richardson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-08

Can't. John DAILY. who las been con-
i!ntd To his quarters with Il bad old,
is again on duty.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-08

William W. Leighton went on fur
Tough to Portland yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-08
just To Celebrate Christmas

if Won are like the Jay who wants what
he wants when he wants Ii you
certainly can set it here. Xmas neck
wear. suSpcnders. neck hdkfs,
mutIlers. fur caps. hats, suits. over
coats. gloves. umbrellas. ladies' ana
gents suit cases, sweaters. fancy arm
bands. hose supporters, etc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-08

James McCrea. the new president Of
the Pennsylvania Railroad, formally
assumed the duties of his position
Monday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-08

Merrill Sciders returned yesterday
from a Through enjoyed in Bath.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-08

Thomas Boyd reported 70" duty yes
terday from a furlUuGh passed III Bos-
tom.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-08

New York, Jan. 1-Scufcrt was talk
en- from the 1uins at 1.45 O'Clock. He
will live it is sail. He was very weak
and his right leg badly injured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-08
CITY GOVERNMENT MEETING.
Reports Receives, Orders Paced ard
Other Business Attended TO.

The January meeting Of the city gov
ornment ccurrcd last evening. Mayor
Goodwin presiding. Aldermen Willis. Pick
ara. Sticllney. JcwcT. Cray, Harvey,
Si,Hl-aS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-08

'' - " - ''''''' ''''' |'''
sttevas.
The roll Of aGcoIl.ts:-,
CI,,nr,nn sch, ,nI runt sn2nt
iisgh >rnoel fund. mo-
~ ~. T';itini EiFF>!.' ~"
E.,s cd \,
pnGl, Derartrcen.
CITY Farm. $-.a57
ny I";r, , ,1.u- 4'''
well. -
nam ~,
i,'a l,.' - '''' tn ~ -
- CO, &c
Street department.
iiEh"a?S' T. d 80 M,Ahrt
:, = .".,'NH' Il y,
t,irv team <.'.0
Sidewalks. STOW bills. -, y
ii'SN"'A' s''"" 'i'''' 40 :
Miscellaneous
city nan F-rE
H'',' HI = ~ 49, e. 20 ~
Nirrrli:Iue,Ii4 .f!"i
:'",.,
FiIc d"rartiHrhl eNH'"S'7' ,"r,
S,r.I.t T Ii..i'.u 1tvn mn,y;hs) a-aI;
Salaries. 10: y,
". W !t, ,f,, ""'" '' l,lo
Sintc of M.ire, 1850
.o-,o,.
Totai,
1t was ordered thai ne S"r's r
be aiio"eu an" '''''
warrants therefor.
II was "r"Ff'" 'h"' =" l.,.,...,,
city reports he PRIME" ior
The following r"tl.'',n,'''
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-08

The communication was accepted ana
placed on fiji"
u, committee consisting of Aldermen
Willis and Pickard was appointed to con
for with City Solicitor Bcane regarding
,hc drafting of Il contract.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1907-06-15
Der Of The Ranch

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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-05-01
LINERDAMS CHANNEL
Celtic BlOckadeS New York
Bay for Twelve Hours.
ACCIDENT DUE TO HEAVY FOG
Vessel Is 200 Feet Long, While the
Channel Is Only 700 Feet Wide.
Warning Given by Wireless 10 All
other Boats That the Passage Is
Obstructed-Ebbing Tide Aids Fog.

New York. April 50.-The great White
Star liner Celtic, temporarily running on
the American line. arrived at her dock
this evening from southampton after
creating a blockade in the main ship
channel in the lower bay unique in the
peculiar history Of the harbOr For more
than twelve hours the Celtic, with her
massive hulk Of steel, 700 feet long over
all. damned navigation for deep draught
liners. The accident was due 70 fog,
which was about the worst ever seen
hereabouts.
Early this morning the liner found
herself in the main ship channel about
a mile north of the southwest spit, well
within the hook The tide was slack,
and when the Celtic dropped anchor she
was directly across the channel, with only
four feet of water below her keel
The channel itself at this point is about
go feet wide, and, as the Celtic IS 700 feet
long, the pilot began to figure on his
chances when the tide turned and the
ship would have 70 swing. He asked
Capt. Hembelt0n what he was going to
do at the change Of tide. and the captain
said he would try the man-of-war trick
of anchOTing at both ends. He put out
a mudhoOk over the stern. and then an
nOunced by wireless to all sundry that
he had taken possession Of the fairway.
and that outgoing and incoming ships
had better stop a bit and reflect
The steamship held the fairway for
just twelve hours. The Celtic kept up
her warnings by wireless until she got
freed.