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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-06-23
MONAR GH

The big boat with acCommod tons,
leaves wharf promptly every Friday at 7
p. m. returning in time for cars.
Leaves Sunday, two trips. 10 a. m. and
p. m, returns 10 city at 12:40 p. m,
and $40 p.
Refreshments on board at city prices
M. J. FLORES,
Phone 1855. Manager.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-23
FORESTERS OF AMERICA.
Expected Contest Over Officers At Bos-
ton Fails to MateriaIize.

Boston, May 22.-The anticipated con-
test over the standing of the past chief
RANGERS and the election of officers, which
were expected on the second day of the
convention of the Grand Court of Massa-
chusetts, Order of Foresters of America,
failed to materialize and the session pro-
ceeded tremendously and without excite
ment throughout.
Tie attempt of the younger members
Of the order to curtail the powers and
privileges Of the so-called blouse OF
Lords" as the body of past chief rangers
is designated, completely failed and these
members will continue to have their vote
in all sessions of the grand body and
their expenses paid to the same annually.
The report of Supreme Chief Ranger
William A. Hogan of Lowell showed that
the order has gained 1j.G90 members dur
irg the wear and nov numbers 100000 In
the election of officers, the Santosuosso
ticket was elected throughout, as fol-
lows:
Grand chief ranger. Joseph Santosuos-
So Of Boston. grand sub chief ranger,
rurt 2. Mitchell; grand treasurer. VIII
Ian, ]. Mountain; grand secretary VIII
liam II. Stafford: grand recording sacre-
tary. James ] Hannifan; senior warden.
". T. Kari; Junior warden. a. f. For
tain; senior beadle, John n. Montague
Junior beadle, James f. Faulkner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-23
MORE WITNES
Win Be Called In Senate Inquiry Into
Brownsville Shooting.

Washington, May 22.-Thc Senate
committee on military affairs. which Is
Investigating the Brownsville affair,
held an executive session at the close
of the hearing today to determine
whether the committee shall 50 TO Tex
as t. take testimony ana personally
INQUIRE into the shooting from the
Brownsville point Of Wow. No agree
mcnt was reached. a majority OF the
committee argued thatthc testimony
given already proves conclUsively that
the negro troops did the Shooting and
that nothing would be gained by the
trip. Likewise, it was intimatcd by
several senators that there was no oc-
casion to call any more witnesses. Sen
atOr Foraker took exception to this and
he was supported by the three or four
senators who have sided with him in
the defence Of thu negroes. II was de-
ciicd to summon several more wit
ncSScS from Brownsville that are
deemed important and to examine the
experts at the Springfield arsenal. who
made the report on the shells picked up
in the streets Of Brownsville after the
shooting. After this has been done. the
question of going to Texas VIII again
be considered and it is likely that Il
sub committee III least Will 60 there.
Fred f. Starch and Fred TAFT, mount
cd customs inspectors with hcadquar-
ters at Brownsville, and Herbert FL
kinS, a clerk in q confectionery store
there, werC on tho stand today. Starck
told Of tho narrow escape of himself
and family on the night Of tho shooting.
Eight bullets were fired into his house
and tho family took refuge behind a
brick chimney. Shells were found in
front of his house the next morning and
the witness said they were of the char
acter used by the soldiers and showed
that they had been freshly fired.
Tait is the man who struck a negro
soldier over the head with his six
shooter because the soldier had brush
Cd aside women who were standing on
hte sidewalk. He gave a detailed ac-
count of the incidents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-23
Opened in Irish History
Says T.P. 0'ConnoT.
Rejection Of irish Bill BY the
Nationalist Convention
Just Starts Another Move Toward
lreland's Liberty.

Dublin, May -. T. T. O'Connor, NJ.
r. in the course of u speech before the
United Irish League of Great Britain
which met today in Dublin instead OIL
England because the members attend
ed Yesterdays Nationalist convention
said that the political situation created
by the conventions rejection Of the
Irish bill yesterday, imposed upon all
new and large duties and may necessi-
tate some change Of policy. He added:
Instead of reaching the end of the
chapter of Irish disagreement we
have to open n new chapter. | believe
the House of Lords was determined
to destroy, the Irish bill in any case,
bat if it had been satisfactory the bill
would have marked the closing Of Il
certain chapter in Irish history. Now
we have To re-commence the work as
we have done many times before.
There is now imposed on the Irish
race the obligation of making a
stronger, Stcrner and more energetic
struggle than it has ever made before.
| believe that the rejection of the bill
has not retarded for a single hour the
erection in ireland of great ASSEMBLE;
t" make the laws of ireland on Irish
soil"
NJ. OConnor was reelected presi-
dCnc of the league.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-23
STRIKE is THREATENED
BY Portland Journeymen Builders I'm
less Non Union Men Co.

Portland. Me. May ga strike
among the iourneymen builders of this
city is threatened as a result of the de-
nands of the local fathers for a slight
increase in wages. Work on remodelling
in sympathy with the fathers. The con-
tracing carpenters held a meeting this
evening to discuss the matter of stand
iEg by the contractor, whose men left
him. 1t is said that a general strike is
likely to be ordered tomorrow unless
the non-union fathers are discharged
and the union men replaced. Twenty
are out at present in the different
trades unions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-23
GRATIFYING REPORTS.
Fiuures Show Catholic Foresters N
Raw State In FIourishin9 Condition.

poeton Nav 22.-Gcv. Guild welcomed
200 ,1e,noatrs to the 2Sth annual con-
rrntion nf the High Court, MaSSachu-
.rt+s catholic order of ForeSlcrS'
winch assembled in Fanucl hail today
iIi.-h chief Ranger Dennis ~ Muhpr9
rc Hrockton called the convention uo
or.1rr. The report Of the high cnlel sec
r,.tqrv showed the order to he IN
,.rnsp,rons condition numerically. WhlIc
I'M rcrort of the high chief treasurer
showed that the financial condition OF
,bn organization was gratifying. IN"
f,,Inv.tnr officers were elected at the
afternoon session:
High chief ranger, Charles Il. BON
ming: high vice chief ranger. ). A.
O'Erfen: high rcasurer' Johh
J. Leonard: high senior conductor T.
+. Cunniff; high junior conductor, Dan
iel II. Mcclure; high inside sentinel, j.
f. HarrIgan; high outside sentinel =.
II. DuEgan: high medical examiner
Francis J. Hanley; high court chaplain,
Rev. ]. H. ONeill; corporation counsei.
7. a. Shehan; committee of finance. j.
Brand. ]. 4. Desmond and Thomas f.
Kelly: trustee of high court for three
years, Patrick +. Burke.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-23

The steamer Gardiner which will go
N to her summers work plying be-
tween Augusta and Boothbay Harbor,
saturday, was given her trial trip yes
erday. The boat was given a spin down
the river as far as South Gardiner and
showed by the smoothness with which
she ran that the results from the over
hauling of the engine were most salts
factory. On her way back the new en-
gineer let her out a bit and she made
remarkable time to this city. She re-
turned to this city and tied up at
Gray's wharf Manager Berry spoke
very highly of the excellent manner in
which the new engineer Of the boat die
his duty. The boat is now in readiness
for United States Inspectors Polls
te. and Trevitt, who will arrive this
noon to inspect the boat.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-23
DISCHARGES COUNSEL.
John Bell, on Trial for Murder, Loses
Temper and Changes Lawyers.

New York, May e Dissatisfied with
the way mis- counsel, Frederick Milligan.
has been conducting his case, John Bell,
the man on trial at Richmond. Staten
Island. for the murder of Charles Wilmer
Townsend. today dismissed Miligan and
substituted Edward O'Reilly in his place
1t is said here that Bell seemed to think
that AIilligan should not have allowed
his relatives TO testify as they did yes
terday.
Mrs. Bell, stepmother of the prisoner,
said she had heard Bell make threats
against an unnamed doctor who he de-
clared had caused the death of his wife.
Howard Bell. the prisoners half-broth-
er. said that on the Saturday night after
the shooting Bell came to his place Of
business and said: We'll, I've G0t hum,
with the doctor who was responsible for
my wites death" He said that Bell did
not name the doctor"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-23
ANTI-sHoE MACHINERY BILL
Passed BY the Massachusetts House to
Its Third Reading.

Boston. May 22.-The so-callod anti
shoe Machinery bill with the Ross
amendment, a measure which provided
that no corporation shall make It q
condition of any lease of machinery
that the leascc shall not lease mac!ln-
cry Of any corporation other than such
lessor. was passed to third reading
in the House late today by vote OF
12S to ST. The bill passed the Senate
last week by majority Of three votes.
The Ross amendment which was
passed today provides that nothing in
the bill shall apply to the agreement
relative to trade union stamps. The
vote on the amendment was 1903 to 1Ol
after 4 rising vote had rejected the
amendment. 50 to 105.
An amendment offered by Rep. Bish-
op striking out the $4,000 penalty clause.
was rejected, % to 116, roll call being
refused.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-23
Miss Hannah Grant.

Miss Hannah Grant, who had heen
severely i'll at her home in Randolph
for the past week with cerebro spinal
meningitis. passed away at her nome
Tuesday night, Miss Grant had very
large circle of friends because OF her
many endearing ways and her loss
will be greatly felt in the communlty'
She was employed in the Snow-Ha]
card shoe factory and was lady Oh 81
Unable character. The family have inc
sincere sympathy of all in their pc
reavemcnt. She was 10 years OF age
\ father. mother. four sisters aud three
brothers survive. The funeral VIII ~
held at o'clock this afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-23
DINNER TO SEC. coRTELYoU
New York State Postal Officials Ten
der Their Best Wishes.

New York, Nav 22.-Fivc hundred
postal officials OF the state Of New
York attended Il dinner given to George
l.. CortelyOu, now secretary of the
treasury, but formerly postmaster gen
eral of the United States, at the IIotcl
Astor tonight Postmaster VIM. r.
Wilcox OF this city was the toaStmas-
ter.
Besides the guest of honor the speak
erS were: Charles Emery Smith, for =
rler postmaster general; James T. Nc
Cleary, second assistant postmaster
general, and James II. Callahan, post
master Of Schenectady.
In introducing Sec. Cortclyou, Mr.
Wilcox said that the advancement of
the secretary in the postal service was
Il rcfutation Of the charge that there
is no opportunity for development un-
der the postal merits system.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-23
THE PRESIDENT RETURNS
From Vacation With Mrs. Roosevelt.
and Archie in Virginia.

Washington. Nay 1.-The President and
Mrs. Roosevelt, who have been cnioying
six days vacation at Pine Knot, tho
country home OF Mrs. Roose welt, arrived
in this CITY at Si5 tonight. Archie Roosc-
volt and the Presidents private secretary
Mr.. Latta. were also with the party. The
trip was made without any SPECIAL Incl
dent.
A crowd waiting al the station to greet
the President included Capt Kcyes. the
Presidents naval aid; Miss Ethel Roosc-
Welt and Miss Belle Hagncr, Mrs. Roose-
velts social secretary. While making his
way through the crowd the President
smiingly acknowledged salutaticns. He
said that he had had a good time in Vir-
Einia and was feeling fine. The party
was driven directly to the White House.
where Mrs. Nicholas LonsWorth was
waiting to greet them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-23
RATES ON PETROLEUM.
Interstate Commerce Commission Has
Further Hearing on the Subject.

Washington. May - Freight rates on
petroleum and its products in the central
Western territory constituted the subject
of further hearing today before the In
terstate Commerce Commission.
The complaint docs net hinge upon pref
erential rates gwen by the railroads to
the Standard Oil Co, for it is admitted
that the rates to all shippers are uniform.
but the complaint is that the tariffs now
in force are excessive and unreasonable.
Frank Z. Fretter, secretary of the Ma
tional Refining Co. of Cleveland. was the
principal witness for the complainant.
the National Petroleum Association. He
maintained that it was to the interest %
the Standard to have the high rail rate.
because it did the great bulk of its ship
ping by water
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-23
FINLAND'S PARLIAMENT
Fleets At Hc!singfors, the First Under
the New Legislation.

IIclsingfors. Finland, May 23.-Pur-
arant to 4 decree issued by Nicholas.
Emperor If Russia. ana Grand Duke Of
inland the Cmbrrs Of the first single
Chamber Diet Of Finland elected under
re new legislation assembled for the
first time today hut beyond tho vcrifi-
cation of credentials no business was
transacted.
III" election of 4 President will take
place tomorrow and the delivery IF the
formal ST ron oTcning the Diet has
been postponed until Saturday.
The threatened deadlock has been
av"rtod by the So-callcd "unholy ALI
ancc" composed Of Socialists with %
votes, young Firms with - and ,hc
iwedcs with "a votes. as result of
which Judge Svinhufvud. q member Of
the Young Finn party, probably will
be elected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-23
DEATH SURELY COMING
To Negroes Concerned in Attempted
Assault Near Reidville, Ga.

Rcidville. Ga. May 22.-A posse today
surrounded a swamp in which Elem Pad
Eett. the negro whose attempted assault
on Mrs. Laura Moore near here resulted
in the ly nching yesterday of two negroes.
the death of three persons and the injury
of seven others. The wife of Sim Pad
Eett, one Of the slain negroes. confessed
today that after the withdrawal of the
posse that attacked Padgetts cabin. she
had killed john Hart, a member of the
posse who had been shot down in the at
tack.
Elem Padgett was seen today near
Cohbtown and the posse traced MIN to
the swamp.
Farlow Presto. a member of the posse.
who was wounded has been taken to
Savannah for an operation. 1t is feared
lie cannot recover.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-23
HAYWOOD Trial Awaits TaIesmen.

Boise, Idaho, May 22.-The Haywood
trial is at a standstil today while
Sheriff "Shad" HOdgin and his force
are summoning the extra venire of so
men ordered yesterday. The sheriff ex
poets to report the completion of his
task tomorrow and the trial will be re-
sumed ct , p. NJ.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-23

Two persons were dangerously in
jurcd ana 20 others slightly hurt
Wednesday when the Chesapeake &
Ohio Flyer was wrecked at Lawrence
Creek, Ohio. tho sleeping car being
thrown into the ditch by the buckling
Of the track under it, The accident
occurred between Browhearst and
South Ripley. All the injured were
taken to Maysville and Cincinnati.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-23

Mrs. Georgia Burnham has presented
Marion Chapter. Q. L. s., and Hermon
lodge with a set of dishes, comprising
i2out 500 pieces in all. They are plain
white with a neat design and will be
valuable addition to the banquet room.
HermOn Lodge has now one of the best
lining rooms in the State and can en-
ertain to the full capacity of the hall.
The gift was most generous one and
greatly appreciated by all the MEM
l;erS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-23

Capt. and MIS-. Edwin Pridham, who
arc to have charge of the Salvation
Army in this city, arrived here yester-
lay Ensign Wenlock and Lieut.
Wylles, who have teen here in the past.
will leave this afternoon for their
cspective posts. Ensign Wenlock will
- to Manchester, N. H., and Lieut..
Nykes to Gardner, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-23
MISSING STUDENT.
Continued from Page One.)

the faculty participated in today's
search, the work being directed by F. F.
Flynn Of the Massachusetts district po-
lice The territory TO be covered en-
braces. in addition to Wilbraham
mountain, a range of hills. The coun-
try is rough in character, rough bould-
ers and trcacherous swamps adding to
the difficulties of the search.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-23

Leon Lavton, who has been at his
home in this city sometime suffering
from an attack of rheumatism, return
ed yesterday to stockton Springs. Mr..
Lawton las nearly recovered from his
Illness and will be able to resume his
luties of cashier of the bank of that
place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-23

Prof. and Mrs. Royce D. Purinton
have returned to Lewiston. after a
short visit with Mr.. and Mrs. S. A.
Cobb in Farmingdale.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-23

The gun which was brought here for
experimental purposes several years
ago by the ?. c. Holmes Co. is now on
he Grand Army lot at Oak Grove Gem
atcry, where it makes a very appro-
pirate monument.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-23

jerks the candy man has installed a
gas motor for freezing his ice cream
and is now prepared to freeze any
quantity. He also delivers ice cream
TO his customers to any part of the city,
Farmingdale and Randolph.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-23

The ]. p. Rines farm in Farmingdale
was sold Wednesday 10 Willard II.
Graves of Lynn. Mass, through the III.
3. Sawyer, Real Estate Agency, Gardi-
ner
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-23

All members Of the American Benefit
are requested to be present at the meet
ing this evening to make plans for the
supper to be given Saturday evening"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-23

Just notice the big lot Of the real
white tissue toilet paper in c. H.
Beanes window. This week only Z OF
the large packages for SOC.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-23

George Smith Of Berwick and Ray
Cobb have returned to their studies at
Bates after a short stay at the latter's
home in Farmingdale.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-23

Uncle Toms Cabin drew a large au-
dicncc at the Opera house last evening
ana was orc Of the hest productions Of
:he famous play ever given in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-23

Miss Beatrice Hinkley is at home for
a short visit with friends after which
she will return to Boston where she has
a position.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-23

Miss Lillian Colman, who has been
severely i'll at he~ home in Farming
dale, has so far improved that she is
able to be out.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-23

Stuart Ilant of the battleship Mis-
souri, has Teen at his home in this city
This week and will return to his duties
tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-23

Miss Fannie Ring entertained the
Wednesday Afternoon Whist Club at
her home in Farmingdale yesterday af-
ternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-23

Patrick Hayes of Chelsea went to
Portland yesterday to attend the Or
ganization Of the new temperance So
ciety.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-23

K. J. Bangs of Bridgewater. Mass.
arrived here yesterday for visit with
relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-23

A. S. Keith Of Providence arrived
here yesterday for a short visit with
relatives in Farmingdale.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-23
Only One "BRoMo oUJN,NEp

That is LAXATIVE BROMO ouintne
Similarly named remedies sometimes de-
cefve. The FIRST and ori inal Cold Tablet
Is WHITE PACKAGE. with hl.tk AMI
red lettering. and bears he signature OF
-. w. 9nOSE. NC. Lth.s
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-23

Mr.. and Mrs. F. A. Denforth went to
CAPITOL Island yesterday for short
stay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-23

G.. E. Page is making a visit with hls
parents in Randolph, Mr.. and Mrs ].
.. Page.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-23

Maine COmmandery will hold q drill
at the armory Of Co. A tomorrow eve.
ming.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-23

Headaches and Neuralgia From Colds
LAXATIVE BRCMO Cun:np. the worla
vide Cold ard Grip remedy removes
cause CIn for f"ll name. Look for sig
nature Z. ". GROVE. &c. IN
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-23

Fen b. Thompson of Hallowell, who
bought the A. ]. Smith house on.
Sheldon street, is moving in.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-23
GARDINER.
Telephone s2-a.

Capt. j. J. McKenna Of Co. A went n
WaterYille last evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-23

Catherine Neil was charged with
having killed her husband at a hotc!
in Greenwich. by thrusting nail file
into the socket of his eye. the blade
penetrating the brain and causing
death within short time. Mr.. and Mrs
Neil had gone to the hotel an hour
earlier and apparently were on good
terms. as no one in the hotel heard
them quarrel Mrs Neil came down
stairs early in thu evening and said her
husband had fallen and hurt himself
\ physician was sent for and death
seemed to be due to natural causes The
coroner held an autopsy and found a
small punCtur2 in tho brain. Later the
nail file with blood stains on it. was
shaken out Of Mrs. Neil's umbrella
which stood in the corner Of the room
and which Mrs. Neil had left when She
took the train to go to her home in
Brooklyn after her husband had died
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-23

'Fhc whole 81 Chile is travcrscd BY
an almost uninterrupted chain OF vol
canoes.