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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-25
THE BRYAN ITINERARY.
Portland Monday-Tuesday Afternoon
and Evening, Waterville and Bangor.

Rockland, Me, April 2i.-The officia
itinerary for William j. BryanS visit
to Maine was made known Tuesday by
DR.. G. L. Crockett Of Thomaston, vice
president Of the New England Progress
sive Democratic League.
Mr.. Bryan will arrive from New
Hampshire Sunday evening and Monday
forenoon will be the guest of the Maine
Democratic Club in Portland. He has
been invited by Pres. Hyde to address
the students Of Bowdoin College. Mon
day night he will speak in the Portland
Auditorium, when Mayor Clifford or e
II. Fossett will preside.
Tuesday afternoon Mr.. Bryan viii
speak at Waterville. Pres. White OF
Colby College will preside and the de-
tails of the meeting will be in charge
of Prof. ]. \. Roberts of Colby.
Mr.. Bryan will arrive at Bangor
Tuesday at 6.l5. He will speak in the
RangOr Opera house that evening, eX
Mayor Pierce presiding. About 10 p. M
Mr.. Bryan will be rendered banquet
at the Bangor House and is expected Il
speak on political lines.
Alexander TrouD and George Free
Williams of Massachusetts will accom-
pany Mr.. Bryan on his tour and SPEAK
at the banquet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-25
A PECULIAR LAW
In Michigan Holds Prisoner After His
Sentence Has Expired.

Washington, April 24.-Charles Ugh
banks. a resident of Canada, who is
now in the state prison at Jackson,
Mich, has filed papers in the supreme
court of the United States indicating
his purpose of asking that court to re-
lieve him from an awkward predica-
ment The case involves a Michigan
state law infiicting a penalty of five
years imprisonment for the offence of
burglary unless some reputable citizen
will agree TO stand for the good con-
duct OF the prisoner. Ughbanks was
sentenced for only two years, but be-
cause of the statute the warden of the
rcnitentiary refuses TO release him and
he has now been held for more than
three years.
He will ask the supreme court to
Kermit him to file an original petition
for writ of habeaS corpus on the
ground that the law is unconstitutional.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-25
as MILES AN HOUR.
Two People Injured and Considerable
Damage BY Gale In Boston.

Boston, April ga northwest gale
which reached the velocity of As miles
an hour this afternoon caused injury TO
two people and did considerable damage
to property about the city. Mrs. Mary
Harrington was blown off the balcony in
the rear of her home in South Boston and
suffered severe injuries by the fan of q
feet TO the ground. Charles S. Clark was
knocked down by the wind on fremont
street and had his hip broken. The gale
blew the top off a freight car in Eas:
Cambridge and blocked the track for
nearly an hour. The cross and portion of
a steeple in East Boston was brown down
and several vessels in the harbor dragged
their anchors.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-25
BURNED TO DEATH.
Reported Horrible Death Of Paul Wing
of North Fairfield.

Skowhegan, Me, April Alt was re-
ported here Tuesday morning that Paul
Wing Of North Fairfield was burned 10
death at his home there last Sunday
night He was lying on a lounge in the
sitting room when the lamp fell to the
floor and broke His clothing was set
on fire ana before help could reach MN
he was so badly burned around the legs
and body that death followed. Mr.. wing
was well known to the traders here as Il
was his habit to come here to make ms
purchases. 1t was impossible to confirm
the rumor Tuesday noon, as the man
from that neighborhood who brought the
news had gone home. Mir. wing was
known here rs Uncle Paul." and his
many friends and acquaintance hope
that the rumor is a mistake. He was an
aged man and it is presumed that ow-
ing to his infrmities he was unable To
protect himself from the burning Oil. 1t
was said that he was found dead by some
person who had left the room but few
minutes before the accident occurred. The
house did not take fire.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-25
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

In the United States circuit court al
Portland Tuesday John f. Hamilton OF
Calais paid fin" of $40 for smuggling
some turkeys over the border; Gregg
Hornbrook. indicted for alleged SNUG
Cling, was discharged. and the bonds OF
Henry Buckley o. Lewiston. who was
indicted for a failure to take out a rev.
enu@ license before engaging in the IL
quor business. were defauted
John Stein, the German machinist
of Bangor, who was supposed to have
committed suicide April by jumping
from the Bangor and Brewer bridge
into the PenobsCot river is alive and
well in Boston and has sent for his
family to come there. Stein disappeared
from home late in the afternoon and
was seen near the bridge from which
an unknown man jumped few hours
later. No trace of Stein could be found
ana it was thought that he was the sui
eide. The temperance Of Stein leaves
the identity of the suicide a mystery
Rev. James s. Diehl of Gettysburg.
Pa, who is at Portland in search Of a
wife. said that he had received four let =
tiers in reply to his advertisement The
applicants for his hand are all nice
women, he said. but he is apparently
in no hurry to close the bargain with
any of them. He does not desire a
new woman" but one of the Old-fash-
toned kind. She must not be less than
Is or more than 80, and she must be
lieve in the literal interpret alton of the
Bible. Up TO this time Mr.. Diehl, who
is rather good looking man, has not
met his ideal woman, but he expects to
have that good fortune before he leaves
Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-25
TEN PER CENT. RAISE.
Big Rhode Island Corporation Ad-
vances Wages of Employees.

Providence, r. l., April 24.-An-
nouncement of 10 per cent increase in
wages on a basis of a 10-hour day, to
go into effect Sunday next. was made
today by the management Of the Rhode
Island Co, the corporation that oper-
ates practically all of the street rail-
way lines in the state. This increase
will be shared by els mOtormen and 598
conductors.
In explaining the increase which was
not asked for by the employees, Gener-
al Manager A. +. Potter said 'the
raise is granted the men without any
request having been made by them and
would indicate that the railway man.
agemcnt is able to deal more literally
with its employees where no unions ex-
list, for the reason that it is not obliged
to hold back something at all times as
a matter OF trade
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-25
RUNAWAY LOGS.
Nearly 100000 Feet Started BY Ice
Leaving the ST. John River.

st. John. N. r.. April 24-The st.
John river will likely be open from
night. A big ice jam at Kingsclear
above Fredericton broke tonight. The
ice run was quick and no damage has
been done A large quantity Of logs have
been sent adrift. however. and il IS esti-
mated from 100000 to 100000 feet Of
lumber are adrift in the river.
A crew is leaving here to stretch
booms in the lower waters Of the river
and catch the runaway logs. The water
has risen more than a foot at Fred
ericton and the freShet is on.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-25
PURITY,
QUALITY,
Are the Three Important Things to
Be Remembered in Purchasing
CONFECTIONERY
All goods received by US are
GUARANTEED under the
New Food and Drug Act Of
June 30th, 1906.

The Confectionery Department at
Beanes Cash Drug Store is becom-
ing more popular every day, because
OF its high quality and choice selection
of the best goods made of prices that
defy competition.
apollo" high grade Chocolates in
bulk or Fancy Packages, are know n
everywhere as the Chocolates that are
different"
The Banquet assorted Chocolates
sold in bulk, any quality YOU desire.
Price per pound 99c. These are
regular FIFTY CENT Chocolates.
The Princess assorted Chocolates
only so cents pound. You have but to
try this brand of Chocolates to ap-
preciate the price and quality.
Our 20 cent Mixture Of assorted
Chocolates are the best for the money
that can be purchased not only in
Gardiner but in any large city of New
England. Just try one half pound. 1t
will cost you but 10c. and you will be
convinced of their quality
Always fresh supply of Peters
Milk Chocolate, McIntoshs Butter
Toffee, Banquet Cream Wintergreens
and Peppermints. The Famous Apollo
Wrapped Caramels, etc.
200 Pounds Maple Sugar from the
celebrated Maple orchards of the
Purinton Brothers of Bowdoinham,
Me. 1t is admitted that they excel in
the manufacture of choice Maple
Sugar.
Last but not least the Famous
EPiCUREAN asst. Chocolates in
Fancy one pound boxes only &c.
every Saturday in the year. Fresh
Supply just received.
Hudnut'S Perfumes and Toilet
Articles. Prescriptions. Drugs that
Cure at
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-25
Peace Negotiations at
Amapa|a Successful.
Troubles Of Honduras, Though,
Are Not Yet Over.
Internal Troubles Are Gathering
and Revolution Is Feared.

Washington, April 24.-The state de-
partment has been informed of the sue
cessful conclusion Of the peace negota-
lions Of Amapala. A cablegram received
today from capt. Doyle Of the United
States cruiser Chicago, dated yesterday
says:
Peace conference agreed to treaty
at II a. NJ
Capt. Doyle added that the peace
commissioners and their staffs would
embark last evening. 1t is understood
from that that ]. G.. GameZ, who rep
resented Nicaragua, will be taken on
the Boston to Corinto and that the Bos-
ton will proceed to Acapulco, Mexico,
on her way northward. Senior Garcia,
the representative Of Salvador, in the
conference was to go aboard the Chi
cago and be taken TO Acajutla, Saliva
dor and then the Chicago was TO follow
the Boston nOrthWard.
The details Of the agreement are
lacking
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-25
PROVISIONAL GOVERNMENT
Will Administer Affairs of Honduras
Pending Elections.

Puerto COrteZ Honduras, April 80
Via New Orleans, April 24.-In a de-
cree published today the names of
those unanimously agreed upon several
days ago TO form the provisional gov
eminent Of Honduras are officially an
nOunced. This provisional government
Will administer the affairs of the
country pending a presidential and
congressional election which should
take place so days after the establish
ment Of peace.
No news comes from the interior.
where fighting was recently reported.
Recruiting has commenced along the
railroad, supposedly for the purpose of
sending forces to Puerto Cortez and
other towns to take the place of
Nicaraguan trOopSS.
The United States gunboat Marietta
Is landing an additional force of men
here tonight to police the town, as it
is reported that Nicaraguan and Hon
duran soldiers are procuring liquor
from the stores in large quantities.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-25
ANOTHER REVOLUTION.
Outbreak Starting In Honduras In
Favor of Manuel Bonila.

Mobile. April 24.-According to news
received here today by steamer, an
other revolution is starting in Hon
duras in favor Of Manuel BOnilla and
ii has gained some Roadway in the vi
cinity Of Fl Pimicntr and ChalOma.
The railroad bridge at Chaloma has
been tempered with and every one
along the line Of the road is said to be
ready to rise at moments notice.
There is enough dynamite and bombs
az the fort of LaCuna puerto CnrteZ)
To blow up the whole place ana the in
VadcrS from the interior have only
three small trails by which they could
enter the town. CorteZ can therefore
be defended against a much superior
force. Guatamala il is reported has n
large force on the border about 40
miles from Puerto COrtcz but they have
made no move yet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-25

The young men Of the Alwhac Cluo
who are interested in baseball, met al
the store of Preble & Keene last even
ing and talked over the baseball pros
poets for club team. Some eight or "
were present and from the interest
shown a good team can be developed
Arthur Minister was elected manager
and Mr.. Green was elected captain
The boys have been out for practice
two or three times and some fine ma
terial has shown up. ..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-25
$500 MISSING
Also John c. Mcneil, Treasurers of
Miners Relief Fund.

Sydney, n. s., April 24.-The police
have sent instructions broadcast
throughout the Dominion to arrest John
c. Mcneil, treasurer of the Miners Re
lief Fund. Mcneil disappeared some
time ago and an examination of his
books shows a shortage Of $1,000, ac-
ccrding to the police. The police also
allege that there are evidences of
forgeries on an extensive scale and
that Mcneil had confederates in his
alleged Irregularities.
1t is claimed that large amounts
were paid out on assumed names. The
fund was deposited in one of the local
banks and payable only on order of the
president or treasurer to a member in
need Of assistance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-25
NO TRACE OF ROBBERS.
Looters of Avon, Mass, Postoffice Are
At Liberty With Booty.

Avon, Mass. Apri! 24.-No trace
could be found today of the band of
robbers who early today dynamited the
safe at the Avon postoffice and escap-
ed with its contents. 1t is not known
how many men We're implicated in the
break nor what direction they took
after its preparation. The wife of DR..
r. G.. Elliot, who lives directly across
the street from the postoffice heard
two men talking together a few min
utes before the explosion. No one
else 50 far as is known saw or heard
anything of the robbers.
1t is not yet known how much booty
the safe breakers secured but it is
thought that the safe contained about
$500 in cash and between 5000 and $500
worth Of stamps.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-25
GOOD BLOOD CLEANSER.

Mix one-half ounce Fluid FIX
tract DandeliOn, one ounce Com
pound kargon, three ounces Com
pound Syrup Sarsaparilla. Take
in teaspoonful doses after your
meals and at bedtime. Also drink
plenty of good pure water.
These ingredients can be OBJ
tanned from any good drug store,
and are easily mixed by shaking
in a bottle.
This is said to be the simplest
though safest and most powerful
mixture known to purify the
blood and rid the system of acids
and other waste matter, which
produce skin eruptiOns, sores,
boils and other diseases.
1t is recommended very highly
in all Kidney and Bladder affiic-
tons, overcoming the most
chronic urinary difficulties.
Now is the time 10 take it if
you wish to insure good, sound
health all summer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-25
TREATY is SIGNED.
Terms Of Peace Are Accepted BY Rep
resentatives of Warning Nations.

San Salvador. Republic Of Salvador
April PA treaty of peace between Sal
vador and Nicaragua was signed las;
night ait Amalpa by ministers represent
ing each country. The terms Of tho trea-
~ are honorable to both countries The
conditions proposed by Salvador were ac-
cepted and the demands made by Presi-
dent Zalaya of Nicaragua. for reparatior
for Salvador's part in abe recent war be-
tween Nicaragua and Honduras and that
there be a free interchange of commodi-
ties between Nicaragua and Salvador
were rejected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-25
CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS
Probable Against Grafters on the
Pennsylvania State Capitol.

Harrisburg. Pa. April 24-As a re-
suit Of the investigation by the legisla-
tive committee into the expenditure of
s9,oo0.0OO for furnishing the decorations
for the new state capitol. it is probable
that criminal proceedings will be in
stfuted by the state against certain
persons who have prominently figured
in the investigation
Both Governor Stuart and Senator
Fisher. chairman Of the investigating
committee, have declared their belief
that enough evidence has been brought
out to warran, such action. The COVER
nor, 1t is said. VIII lay the matter be-
fore the attorney general as son as the
commission has made its final report.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-25
RACE WITH WHALE.
Fruit Steamer Has Ten-MiIe Squirt
With Cetacean 1925 Feet Long.

Boston, April 24,-For distance OF
nearly 10 miles today the United Fruit
Cos. steamer Atlantis, which arrived
here late in the afternoon from Cuba
had race with mammoth whale.
Capt. \. d. Nelson, the commander of
the fruiter, said that he first sighted
the whale just inside of Race point.
It was disporting in the water, blowing
at frequent intervals. Suddenly, as if
aroused by the oncoming steamer It
started in the same direction and for
the first few miles it forged ahead,
leaving a foaming trail in its wake.
Then it dropped astern and after a
time it plunged to the bottom and did
not reappear. Capt. Nielsen said the
whale was fully 125 feet long.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-25
BAY STATE PYTHIANS.
Grand Lodge Meets At Boston for Its
38th Annual Convention.

Boston, April 24.-Every lodge of the
grand domain of Massachusetts was
represented at the 38th annual con-
vention Of the Grand Lodge, Knights
of Pythias, held today in the Ford hall
Among the important matters dis
cussed were proposed changes in the
constitution and the nomination of Of
ficers for the coming year. The re-
port of the grand chancellor showed
that five new lodges have been insti-
tuted during the past year and that
the total membership of the state is
now 22,309 The number Of new men,
bers initiated during the year was
1242.
The Grand Lodge rank was con-
ferred on so past chancellors. Off
GERS were elected tonight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-25

For the purpose of obtaining and fur
nishing supplies necessary for the work
of reclaiming the arid regions of the
West the United States reclamation ser
vice Tuesday opened a new purchasing
and transportation office in Chicago.
Heretofore all OF this business was left
in the hands of the various engineers in
charge of the work, who purchased their
supplies from the nearest dealers. At
present the work is being carried on on
% different projects. An expenditure OF
sl6O00C00 will be made and when COM
pleted more than 100000 acres Of acii
land will have been reclaimed. "a.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-25
EASTERN CAPITAL INTERESTED
United Railroads of San Francisco
May Be Sold to Huntington or Ryan.

San Francisco. April 24.-The Call
says today: Negotiations for the pur-
chase of the United Railroads have
been i'll progress for the last month and
the sale of the street railway proper
ties in San Francisco may be Consum-
mated at an early date. Three repre-
sentatives of Eastern capitalists have
been here for the last three weeks con-
Quoting Il thorough investigation Of the
system. II. +. Huntington has been
mentioned as probable purchaser OF
the stock.
Another who has been mentioned as
Il possible purchaser is Thomas i.
Ryan. who has been active in acqur-
ing traction properties throughout the
country.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-25

The final contest in the interscholas'
tic debate will be between Lewiston
High and Gardiner High. in Memorial
hall, Brunswick, April Is. The question
will be, Resolved That Senate Bill NO.
529 (Ship Subsidy Should Become
Law" The speakers will be as follows
Affirmative, Gardiner, Messrs. Copo'
Holt and Berry; Negative, Messrs.
<oist. Fisher and Marston. william,
Linnell. 'O7, is coaching Lewiston ana
-Ammi Roberts, Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-25

Oliver M bennett, the New York bro
ker and banker arrested Tuesday in con-
nection with the robbery Of the Trust
Co. of North America by w. O. Douglass,
was Wednesday held in $4,000 bonds for
receiving stolen property. Douglass was
later arraigned. pleaded not guilty and
was held in $4,000 bail. About $4,000
worth Of bonds are still missing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-25
COTTON MANUFACTURERS
Of America Open Their 82d Annua
Meeting At Boston.

Boston, April 24.-The SOD annual
meeting of the National Association of
Cotton Manufacturers opened in Hunt
ington hall. Massachusetts Institute of
Technology today, for a two-days' con-
vention. Many important papers on
the cotton industry have been prepar-
ed and for the chief social event of the
gathering. banquet, was given this
evening at the Hotel Brunswick
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-25
A $4,000 LOSS.
Continued from Page One.)

Tough estimate places the total loss at
$4,000.
The burning building belonged to the
ngineers and photographic department
nd was across the street from the
building used by the Russian and Jap
anese peace delegates. The Peace build
ing is 2 substantial brick structure and
Though il was thought 10 be in danger
st one time, il was not damaged.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-25
EXPRESS WRECKED.
Chicago Express on g. & o. Rams
Freight-SeveraI Persons Injured.

Pittsburg, APRIL 24.-The Chicago Elk
press on the Baltimore G. Ohio, which
left this city for New York at 1O.45 P.
NJ. was wrecked tonight near Bennett
Station on the West Penn. division of
the Pennsylvania Railroad line at IL
O'Clock. BENEFITS Station is about 10
miles east of here
The express crashed into a Pennsyl-
vania Railroad freight train. Several
persons are reported injured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-25

A portion of Greater New York-most
of the part which is usually lighted by
gas street lamps-was in darkness
Wednesday night owing TO a strike of
lamp lighters. Just what the strike was
about no one seems to know. Neither the
representatives Of the lighters. who have
formed Il labor union. nor of the Welsh
bach Street Lighting Co. Of America
could be found.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-25

The attraction at the Opera house
saturday afternoon and evening will
be "Side-Tracked." This is said to be
one of the funniest and strongest plays
which Mr.. Scammon has on the road.
The Real Widow Brown" which played
IN this city night before last was the
best thing seen in this city for some
time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-25

Grade TX of the Highland Avenue
Grammar school rendered a reception
to the same grade of the Central Street
Grammar school in the form Of
masked party Tuesday evening. The
affair was held in Room / of the High
land Avenue School building. An enter
tainment followed by games and re-
fieshments served to pass away the
evening most enjoyably.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-25

The schooner James Young loaded
with coal for Hallowell was lowed up
river Wednesday. The barge Lincoln,
which brought a cargo of coal for W.
ID. Harrington, finished discharging
yesterday and was lowed down river.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-25

Adoniram Council. r. and S. NJ, will
have work this evening in all the de-
grees. The work will be inspected by
NJ. l. Alexander A. Beaton, grand mas
ter of the Grand Council of Maine. A
banquet will be served after the work
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-25

The annual meeting and the election
of officers of the Epworth League will
be held this evening at the Methodist
church vestry. A fun attendance is
desired
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-25

The fishing tug Searchlight, Of Harbor
Beach, Mich. is missing and is believed
to have sunk in Lake Huron TUESDAY
night with her crew Of six men.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-25

The baseball game between Gardiner
and Hallowell yesterday afternoon was
postponed on account Of the storm.