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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-18
At HAVERHiLL.
Schools Close and Appropriate ceIe.
Is Held.

Haverhill. Mass. Dec. lin cele-
bration Of the birth in East Haver-
hill 100 years ago of John Greenleaf
whittier. the poet, anniversary exer-
cises were held in this city today. the
city assuming holiday aspect and the
schools closing.
Hundreds Of visitors from all sec
tons of New England, and many from
further distant parts of the country
journeyed to Haverhill today to take
part in the exercises and to inspect the
many relics of Whittier in which this
city is particularly well supplied At
the Public library there was an exit
bltlon of Writers poems in manu-
script, while rare collections of his
books and first edition copies of many
Of his writings were placed on view.
The house in East Haverhill in which
the poet was born 100 years ago today
was Mecca for the sightseers. The
house stands today practically in the
same condition as at the birth Of
the poet and it's furnishings at the
present time are, as nearly as possible,
a duplicate of those of a century ago
Luncheon was served at the Whittier
homestead today, some of the food
being cooked in the great open fire.
place, or in the old fashioned chimney
oven.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-18
LITTLE INTEREST
Shown by Mexican Public In Sailing Of
American Fleet.

Mexico City. Dec. 17.-Now that the
American battleship fleet has started
on It's journey to the Pacific, the prob
able action of the United States Senate
on the treaty which was recently
signed by Mexico and by which the
American government gets the right
to install and maintain two coaling
stations in Magdalena bay for three
years. is looked forward to with in
terest in view Of the report which was
printed then that the Senate would
ratify 1t. The granting of the conces-
sion has given rise to startling state
ments on the part of the Mexico press,
but Ell impartial, which is regarded as
semi official, treats lightly the alarm
which seems to be felt by its COL
leagues.
FL impartial takes occasion to speak
of the advantages of the fleets guard
ing Pacific waters in the event of a
conflict and averting the loss and COM
plications which might ensue from an
attempt of the Japanese to coal in
Mexican territory.
number of other leading dailies
profess to see in the granting Of the
privilege danger of ultimate absorp-
ton by the Yankees. The public in
general does not seem to be much in
terested in the discussion.
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EUROPEAN VIEWS.
Continued from Page One.y

...r,ority. l consider that the question of
.,.r between Japan and the United States
a. ouite excluded"
ADMIRAL Rojestvensky said he vas OPP
,osed to the rebuilding of the Russian
noct. He believes that Russia's future
Gill be on land and that the money a
a.et would cost would be better spent in
hu,lding up commercial marine.
I'VE may spend four or five millions in
tho next 10 years." Admiral Rojestvensky
rent on. las it is proposed to over
rhelm Russia with debt in order to Sc
cure a fleet stronger than Japan's; but
tho future of our Asiatic possessions will
~ determined by the army. not by the
feet
Russia is doing nothing to strengthen
her army. We are holding 100000 soldiers
an the Polish frontier, 100000 in Rus
sian Turkestan and only S, 800 in all ST.
beria. where the Japanese are building
I'M a portentious military power"
But will the Russian fleet be recon-
structed:o" was asked the admiral.
ALAS, yes" he replied.
unfortunately there are many people
in Russia who wish to fill their POCKETS
and the execution Of big naval program
will give them glorious opportunity"
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6oth CONGRESS-.
Continued from Page One.)

has been done are unqualifiedly untrue.
In no office. in no one of the depart
meEts with which 1 have been connect
ed. have 1 authorized or permitted Off
Gals Or employees to attempt to influ-
ence any such movements or shall 1
do so. In common with many other cit
liens l have decided views as to poll
cies and as to candidates, but 1 shall
refrain from expressing them until 1
believe it is proper for me to do So
Upon this statement 1 am entirely
content to leave the people to draw
their own conclusions regarding such
rumors as those to which 1 have re-
ferred If in the future l shall decide
to he a candidate for any office. shah
be prepared to say so frankly and state
the grounds upon which 1 ask for sup
port. Ii the meantime l shall try as
have tried in the past to conduct the
treasury department for the benefit of
the PEOPLE of the whole country, and
absolutely without regard to whether
any action l may take in the line Of
my duty may adversely affect my per-
sonal or political welfare.
(SigneO
"CEOPCE r COpTET vOT-,,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-18
THE SHAWMUT DAM.
The Troubles and Complications That
Are in Prospect.

The Aberthaw Construction Co, has
completed the contract for the con-
structing Of bulkhead and head gates
north Of the present mills of the Shaw
NUT Manufacturing Co. a. Shawmut.
The Construction Co. has been at work
since the middle of August. This large
amount of concrete work was under
taken and completed for the purpose
of being prepared when the Kennebec
River is raised. by the raising of the
present dam seven feet. There has
been much discussion by people re-
siding in TIE vicinity, as all the farms
from Shawmut to Skowhegan are
bound 10 be affected bv f1owage. The
Shawrnut Manufacturing Company.
which this will greatly help, and for
which they have spent thousands Of
dollars, began to buy farms along the
river. and when they could not buy the
farm they bought the flowage. When
the scheme for which these farms were
being bought. and was reported by the
newspapers all attempts to purchase
stopped. Active opposition is being
made by the Good Will Home Associa-
ton, to the measure rs it will result in
great loss to them and will render
useless much good pasturage and land
under cultivation.
The situation is summed up in the
December issue Of the Good VIII Record
4 paper printed at the Homes and edit
ed by Rev. George w. Hinckley; After
commenting upon reports from several
state newspapers. in regard to the con-
dition of the nennebec at freShet time
and the reports as to how the Shaw
NUT Manufacturing Co. came into pos
session of some of the near by farms,
1t saws: But Of some things we are
morally certain. First. There are now
no farms north Of Shawmut waiting
for n bid from the Shawmut Manufac-
turing 90. in order that they may be
turned into swanps. Second: There
are now no scared land owners along
the TlI'e,' Ut any who are likely to be
frightened into the sale OF their farms.
Third: There is no man living who can
correctly estimate the final cost to the
Shawmut Manufacturing Company or
the people of Somerset County should
the unfortunate plan Of raising the
dam at Shawmut seven feet be con-
Sumated.'
The struggle will be hard one. Each
side will work hard to accomplish its
end. The corrany has expended thou
sands of dollars up to the present time.
1t is question whether the increased
TIC the towns in the vicinity
in increased property to tax and en-
large business done in the towns will
ovcr-balance the damage done to the
farms along the kcnnebec.
The company because Of it's great
outlay. expects to reap a richer harvest
by increased water power the business
men to be benefited by the larger
amount of business done. calling for
their goods; the farmers objecting be-
cause Of the damage done to their land.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-18
HERE At HOME.
Augusta Citizens Gladly Testify and
Confidently Recommend Doan's Kidney
Pills.

1t Is testimony like the following
that has placed Doan's Kidney Pills SO
far above competitors. When people
right here at home raise their voice In
praise there is no room left for doubt
Read the public statement Of an Au-
susta citizen:
Mrs. e. G. Folger. proprietor oil
boarding house. IS Northern Ave. Au-
yusta, Me-. says: "In the spring Of
1895 I got Doan's Kidney Pills at Chas.
H. Partridge's drug store. now Willis
K. Partridge, and they cured me Of ex-
cruciating backache which caused me
to lose rest and sleep at night and
made it difficult to attend to my
household duties during the day. !
allowed my testimony to be published
In our local papers. and now. fully
eight years after am only too pleased
10 confirm what I said about Doan's
Kidney Pills in my first statement.
The cure they made has been per-
manent. In my case they proved to De
true kidney remedy"
For Sale by all Dealers. Price 80
cents. Foster Milburn Co, Buffalo,
New York. Sole Agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-lcan's-ahj
tale no other.
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CONTINUES TO IMPROVE.
Good Financial Situation Reported
From Philadelphia.

Philadelphia, Dec. I7.-Currency is
moving with more freedom in this city
now than at any time since the monc-
tary stringency set in. While this may
be due in part to the approaching hol-
iday. and which keeps money actively
in circulation, the liberal policy which
the local banks have pursued through
out the trying period is also given full
credit by bankers.
The statement of the national banks
of Philadelphia, just issued, has
aroused favorable comment. The fact
that earnings increased during the
yea. s4,S21,954. in face Of a decrease in
deposits of sS2.2OS.447. was regarded as
good banking while other items. includ-
ing an increase in circulation of ST.
939, 926 was taken as an indication that
the banks endeavored to fully protect
the financial and business interests of
the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-18
Secretaries CorteIyou and Metcalf Are
Confined to Their Homes.

Washington. Dec. 17.-Secretary
Cortelyou is confined to his bed with a
severe attack of the grip. Under the
advice Of his physician he will remain
at home for at least a week His at
tack last night was quite severe and
his physicians orders are imperative.
During his absence from the depart
ment. Assistant Secretary Edwards
will be acting secretary.
Secretary of the Navy Metcalf also is
detained at his home with an attack of
the grip. When he returned from Nor
folk today, where he went with the Pres
ident and party. he was compelled to take
to his bed. The secretary was unable.
according to the reports from Norfolk. to
leave his cabin Of the Mayflower to re-
view the fleet, having been indisposed be-
fore he left Washington.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-18
NORTH ADAMS ELECTION.
Mayor Stafford Given Fourth Term
.se License by Only 90 Plurality.

North Adams. Mass, Dec. Ito
days city election was lacking in in
terest except in one or two minor con-
tests and resulted in Il sweeping vic
tory for the Republicans. Mayor Frank
d. Stafford (R) being elected for a
fourth term. the first time mayoralty
candidate has ever been so honored in
the history of the city He received I'LL
votes to 100 for DIR. ]. H. Riley, the
Democratic candidate. The Democrats
elected one member of the school board
and one of the seven councilmen
chosen, all the other Republican can
didates being successful. License was
carried by the narrow margin of b
votes. as against a majority Of 33f
last year. The vote: Yes 1416: no
1884. Last year it was: Yes 1919; no
1885.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-18
ADEQUATE CASH RESERVE
At All Times Is Pith Of New York
Banking Law Report.

Albany, y. V, Dec. 1.-THE commit
tee of bankers appointed by Gov,
Hughes to recommend notifications OF
the existing banking laws OF the state
of New York made it's report TO the
governor today. The committee was
selected from leading bankers and
trust company managers and was call
ed upon to suggest measures which
would tend to prevent the development
of panic such as the one that wan
street has ust experienced. The report
in general expresses the view that IN
New York City state banks should
maintain the same cash reserve as ma
tional banks. namely IS per cent. and
that trust companies should maintain
also a 25 per cent. reserve. not neceS-
sarily all in cash in its own vaults A
strong presentment is made against
the practice of promoters obtaining
control of a bank to further their own
financial ,sitahrion, ~"
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WOULD WELCOME FLEET.
Japan Feels No Apprehension Because
Of Long Cruise.

Toxic. Dec. 17-The announcement
Of the sailing of the Atlantic fleet Of
the United States navy has not been
received by the newspapers Of Toxic
or By government officers. All public
men who have been interviewed by
The Associated Press representative
regard the sailing Of the fleet as a
foregone conclusion and it is not likely
that the actual start will cause the
slightest ripple of excitement.
b Everyone accepts the assurances Of
friendship offered by America and
comedies the right of that nation to
send its warships to Pacific shores.
Such men as Minister of Foreign AZ
fairs Hayashi. Count Okuma, leader Of
the opposition. Marquis Ito, Former
Premier Kateura and Admiral Togo.
have frequently said that the Ameri-
can fleet would be heartily welcomed
by Japan should the vessels be sent to
the Far East.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-18
BITS By WIRE.
A Glance at Some Of the Most I'M
Portant Events Of the Day.

Cen Fred d. Sewall. United States
revenue agent in Boston, died Monday
night. aged about so years. He was
a. member of the weli-known Bath. Me.
family of that name. A son and
daughter survive.
The Republican Club OF New York
at q meeting Monday night voted to
call a special meeting next Monday
night to consider a resolution further
ing the nomination of Gov. Charles
Hughes as candidate for President.
On account of an epidemic of meas
les the schools of Lynnfield. two miles
from Wakefield. Mass. were closed
Monday for q few weeks, by order of
the Board of Health. The first case
developed few days ago. and over
1G0 cases are now reported. On account
of the large number OF cases, physi-
clans from Wakefield and other near
by towns have been called to assist
the Lyrnfield doctors. who found the
demands for their services too nu-
rlerous. In many of the cases the
disease is said to have taken a severe
form but none of the patients are con-
sidered dangerously i'll.
The two senator's from Oklahoma
were shown into Office Monday. Sena-
tor Mooney presented the credentials
of Robert Owen and Senator Culber-
son those Of Thomas p Gore. the blind
Senator. After the oath was admins
tered Senator Gore was conducted to
his desk and had his pen proper
placed on the book before him and
signed his rGme to the constitution
fpr,, <>c fI1
then drawn by lot. Senator Owen Sc
cured the six-ycar term and Senator
Gore the two-year term.
The departure of the feet from
Hampton Roads was celebrated at Los
Angeles. Cal. Monday. From every
public building. many business houses
and hundreds of residences, fioated the
national colors. A message was sent
By Mayor Harper to be delivered by
wireless telegraph on board the Con-
necticut. conveying congratulations to
Admiral Evans upon the successful de-
parture of the fleet, and wishing a safe
voyage for the ships.
Frank j. Sherman, who for five years
has been paying taxes as a citizen of
Melrose, Mass, and who was elected
alderman from Ward l at the last
municipal election. was Monday de-
clared to be a resident of Wakefield,
and Julius A::@Berra, "a former alder
man, who received 90 one vote n, the
same ward, may 2beA returned to the
board in place tof sherman, Wit, re-
ceived 229 votes. This discovery was
made at the completion Of a SURVEY by
the city engineer, which showed that
the house in which Sherman, hal made
his home for the past five years and
from which he has paid his poll and
real estate taxes into the Melrose
treasury. was 30 feet over the line i'm
Wakefield territory. .,r
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-18
PROF. ENOS GARDNER.
Former Dean Of Bangor Law School
Dies Tuesday in Boston.

Boston. Dec. 17.-Prof. OnOs Card
ner of the Boston University Law
School and a prominent member of the
Worcester County Bar. died Tuesday at
his home in Worcester, Mass, after III
illness of two years. Prof. Gardner
wife died about two weeks ago but
her death was not communicated to
him.
Born in Worcester in 1863. Prof.
Gardner graduated from Amherst in
1885 and devoted the greater part If
the rest of his life to teaching law. He
was dean of the Bangor Law School
from 1898 to 1902. when he began his
work at the Boston University and
subsequently published a work on
Wills. which is regarded as an au-
thority.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-18
CHoPPY SEA-ALL WEIlr
Is Message from Fleet ITO Miles South
Of Beaufort, NJ. c,

Nortoik, Va. Dec 1.-THE Norfolk
wireless station was in commun;catin
VITA the oattleship Georgia at $40 P,
M. tonight and received the following
message:
on board battleship Georgia. at sea
III miles south of Beaufort n. G
Speed and squadron formation nm.
changed. Choppy sea. All we'll"
The message is the first communica-
tion established with the fleet since l
CLOCK this morning, owing to unfa-
vorable weather conditions,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-18

The Seniors Of the Lawrence High
school are busy preparing for the holding
OF a social at the assembly room of the
school Friday night. 1t has been the Gus
tom for the different classes to hold these
social events through the term. Some of
the best affairs have been held. The Sem
Tors plan to excel all previous efforts. The
occasion will be livened up by the pres
ence of the newly formed Lawrence High
Orchestra. under the leadership of Arthur
Horne. Ice cream and candies are to be
placed on sale.
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At SALEM,
Two Gatherings With Interesting Ex-
ercises at each.

Salem. Mass. The Tooth anniversary
of the birth OF the poet John Greenleaf
Whittier was celebrated in Salem to-
night by two gatherings. At the Essex
Institute a paper by Mrs. Abbie J.
Woodman of Danvers, niece of the
poet, on Personal Recollections of Life
at Oak Knoll, Danvers," was read by
A. P. White of Salem. Others gave
tributes to the memory of the poet. At
the Cronbie street church Frank D.
Sanborn of Concord gave personal
recollections Of the author before u
large audience.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-18

local fraternity Monday night work
ed degree which all members take
special pains to attend. 1t appears that
one member did not take into consider
alton that he would be late home and
did not take his latch key with him
When he arrived home quite late he
tried to awaken his family but 1t was
no use. He was compelled to resort to
the use of ladder and obtain entrance
through the second story window. The
neighbors were wise to the incident as
quite bit of noise was made.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-18

The time allowed taxpayers Of town
has nearly expired. The new law is to
the effect that taxes must be Paid on
or before the I'D Of December. If not
paid by that time the property must
be advertised for sale to realize suffi-
cient funds for the tax. Tax Collector
F. H. f. Bragg of this town has noti-
fled all that he will be at his office over
the grocery store Of w. w. Nye & Co.
al day and evening of Saturday. Dec.
Il. On Saturday night the office Is to
be closed and no more business will be
transacted as far as taxes are con-
cerned. The property will be advertised
for sale on Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-18

There mas been more or less disturbance
recently at the socials held at the hall at
Benton Falls and at Benton. All the
trouble has been caused bv a few young
men who have considered themselves do
ing the right thing to inconvenience those
who were trying to enjoy the evening.
Constable Charles Seavey has endeavored
to stop the practice by words Of caution
but to no avail. Tuesday his patience
was exhausted. He took the four offend
ers to Waterville. where they were given
a hearing before Recorder Foster. with
the result that fine of SO and costs was
imposed. The men paid. but are now
wiser in what is required of them at So
Gals.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-18
HOT AFTER WALKER.
Posse Is In Pursuit Of Man Thought to
Be Wanted In Connecticut.

San Diego. Calf. Dec. 17.-Prvatc
dispatches received from Ensenada To-
day state that a posse has been for
several days and nights after the man
they suppose to be William r. Walker
the New Britain, Conn. abscondirg
banker. The same information further
asserts that they are after the wrong
man. that the Walker they seek to ar
rest is not the Connecticut man but
apparently a working man who left
several weeks ago.
Another report is that the man is the
desired abscondcr and that he re-
ceiyed word that officers were close to
him and disappeared.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-18

a double drowning occurred Monday
at Petit De Graf, c. B. Light ice form
ed on a pond near the home Of Felix
Sampson and his three youngest sons.
aged respectively IA. II and 8. attempt
ed to try its strength. The ice gave
way and all three were thrown into the
water. The eldest and the youngest
were drowned, but the third, who was
nearest the shore, was rescued.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-18
OAKLAND.

Rev. +. G. Page, who has for the
greater part of his life been a Free
Baptist minister in Maine, will be %
years of age Christmas day. His
friends will have an opportunity to
hear him preach once more at the Free
Baptist church. Oakland at p. NJ.
Sunday, Dec o.
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MAIL FOR SAILORS
To Go at Domestic Rates, Care Of New
York Postmaster.

Washington. Dec. 1.-THE navy de-
partnent today sent wireless mes
sage to Capt. J. b. Murdoch Of the
hattleship Rhode Island, which is with
Ihe Atlantic fleet en- route to Trinidad,
informing him that his wife. who has
been seriously i'll in New York. is bet
ter. No business of consequence de-
handing other communication with the
heet occurred at the department today
and apparently Admiral Evans had
nothing to lay before the department
as no word came from him during Of
flee hours
For the benefit of the friends and
relatives Of the sailors on the battle
ship feet the navy department wishes
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-18
WILLIAMS KIDNEY PILLS.

Have you neglected your Kidneys?
Have you overworked your nervotis sys-
tern and caused trouble with your kid
neys and bladder? Have you pains I'm
loins. side, back. groins and bladder?
Have you a fiabby appearance Of the
face, especially under the eyesY Too fire.
quent desire 10 pass urine? II So. Will
hams Kidneys Pills will cure you,-at
Druggist Price 5Dc. 49,,
Williams Mfg. Co, Props, cleveland.
0. For sale By I:owilitch Il Webster.
si iDnI ,pTsTD5I -zsO 1iv 034nfYr
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~ niade Known that all mail for them
ean oe sent at domestic rates Of post
age, no matter in what part of Sout;,
america the fleet may be. An mail
natter Tor the fleet should be addressed
care OF postmaster. New York. The
hrst point at which mail can he re-
ceived by the fleet is at Rio Janerio
Jan. T. After that date no mail win he
delivered until the vessels arrive ~
Callao, Feb, Is. a.