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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-18
VERMONT METHoDlSTs
Open Their 63d Annual Conference
Wednesday At ST. Johnsbury.

st. Johnsbury. VT, April 1i.-After an
hours conference service, conducted by
Rev DR.. S. S. Henderson of New York
City, the formal opening address of the
Vermont Methodist Episcopal conference
which meets here during the next six
days for its esd annual session, was made
by Bishop Joseph +. Berry of Buffalo,
N. Y.
Following his opening address, Bishop
Berry administered holy communion to
the conference members and their wives.
A memorial service completed the fore
noon session. The program for the early
afternoon contained missionary sermon
by Rev. P. A Smith of Morrisville, which
was followed by a meeting devoted to
the anniversary of deaconess' work.
The schedule for the anniversary meet
ing included addresses by the superinten-
dent of the New England Deaconess
Home in Boston, Mrs. Mary A. Taggart,
Theodore Hldreth, corresponding secre-
tary of the same institution, and Rev.
DIR. E. A. Thayer, representative of the
deaconess board of the Vermont confer
ence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-18
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

The by-clcction held Wednesday to
fill the seat in the House of Commons
for the North division of Belfast, Ire
land. made vacant by the death of Sir
Daniel Dixon, resulted in the victory
of George S. Clark, Unionist. Mr.
Clark. who is a member of the ship
building firm of Workman, Clark &
Co, Limited, received 6021 votes. Will
liam Walker. the Liberal candidate re-
ceived 4194 votes.
The entire Junior class of Drury
College (CongregationaD, at Spring
field, No. numbering "a members. was
suspended by the faculty Wednesday
because they refused to apologize for
set of resolutions drawn up last
Monday and directed to against the
faculty. The Freshman class Of 81
students had voted to stand by the
Juniors. The trouble all came through
the taking from President Kirby's
home of a quantity of ice cream in
tended for a Senior reception.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-18
e3d ANNUAL.
Continued from Page One.)

i'll Christ A. Waterville, so: at Strong,
so; at East Livernore, 20; at Fairfield,
80. Total number of conversions in the
district are Ala.
Augusta district contains 80 charges,
served by sc ministers, six of whom are
local preachers, the rest being members
of the conference"
MIR. Holmes discussed the need Of
more pay for many ministers, saying
in part: THE salaries are pitably small,
and for this reason l fear some Of the
brethren, unless a larger appropriation
of missionary money can be obtained,
will go where they can obtain better
support for their families
The reports of the Sunday school SUI
perintendents show that our schools
are in GOOD condition and are doing a
good work. Some of our best and most
efficient members come from our Sun
day schools. but I am confident that a
much smaller proportion of our men,
bership comes from the Sunday school
than we ought to receive from that
source.
The Epworth Leagues are proving a
blessing and are helpful in many ways.
que chapters, with u membership of
11O4. We have IA Junior Leagues with
Il membership of 513
Mr. Holmes spoke of the great aid
the Ladies Aid Society is to the church
and said he didn't know how the
church could get along without them.
The society at Livermore Falls is
completing a beautiful $4,000 edifice
;ol, Ea r,f hn lnS ill
Portland.
Bingham church has built a parson-
age. improvements in church property
IN the Augusta district aggregates $2S,-
PA.
The Maine Wesleyan Seminary and
Woman's College has had year OF
prosperity From the present outlook
the attendance will increase next year.
A steady religious interest has been
maintained by the splendid band of
Christian workers among the students.
Let us give the school our hearty
SuODOrt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-18
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

1t is reported that the cost of re-
pairs to the big siX-masted schooner
Alice NJ. Lawrence, of the j. S. Wins
low fleet, which struck on the Graves
two weeks ago while towing into
Boston Harbor, amount to about 3d.
OOO. Nj. NJ Merry, Bath, master builder
of Percy & Small, builders of the craft
has been in Boston the past two weeks
experimenting the repairs. she VIII
be ready for sea the last of this week
There is movement on foot in
Lisbon for a centennial celebration to
take place in 1908. Nearly every one
will wonder what centennial it can be
as the date OF the Incorporation OF the
town was 1902. But Percy D. J0rdon OF
Cambridge, president OF the LISBON
Falls High School Association, has dis
covered that in 1908 the Plantation Of
Little River was annexed to the town
Of Lisbon and known thereafter as the
village OF Lisbon Falls.
The sardine packing season opened
at Eastport Monday, with two fac
tories i'll operation and few fish offer
ing. The Seacoast Canning Co. took
fish at factories four and five, and at
Lubec the Columbia Packing Co. had
one factory in operation. 1t was ex-
pected that few fish would be available
and the packers were in no hurry to
start business, but a total of II hogs
heads were brought in early i'll the
day and went 70 the packers who were
in readiness 10 receive them. If the
men who We're fortunate in securing
the first fish were anticipating fancy
price for them they were disappointed
as the standard price OF s. per hogs
head. set by the packers was adhered
to, the ultimatun of the weir owners
who demanded s. being set at naught.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-18
TOWN WIPED OUT.
latchford, Ont, Near Cobalt Mining
Camp Destroyed by Fire.

Latchford. Ont, April 1.-THE new On
tario town of Latchford, on the Tennis
kamindg & Northern Ontario Railroad, 4
miles south Of the famous Cobalt silver
mining camp, was practically destroyed
by fire today. The fire broke out in the
new Latchford restaurant and swept the
main street from end to end. The loss is
estimated between 100000 and $4,000 The
fire spread so rapidly that little or moth
irg could be done to save either the
buildings or the contents, and within
two hours so large buildings were de.
stroyed. The town is without fire protec-
ton. The Temiskaming &; Northern On
tario Railroad brought special train
from Cobalt with a fire engine and over
200 citizens of Cobalt.
Several explosions of dyna mite occurred
but there were no fatalities One hun
dred people rendered homeless by the fire
were taken to Cobalt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-18
PURITY,
QUALITY,
PRICE,
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 al
Beane's 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
everywhere as the Chocolates that are
different"
The Banquet assorted Chocolates
sold in bulk, any quality you desire.
Price per pound 39c. 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 d fresh supply OF Peters
Milk Chocolate. MClntosh's 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
EPlCUREAN asst. Chocolates in
Fancy one pound boxes only &c.
every Saturday in the year. Fresh
Supply just received.
Hudnuts Perfumes and Toilet
Articles, Prescriptions. Drugs that
Cure at
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-18
COURT AT PORTLAND.
Riverside Wooden Mills Yarn and Cloth
Case of WaterviIle Being Heard.

In the supreme court at Portland
Wednesday morning the action OF Ell
bridge l.. Pinkham of HarpSWell agalhs'
Arthur Palmer came to very SUDDEN
close when at the conclusion of the ties
timony of the plaintiff, Judge Savage
on motion OF the Defendants counsel or
derpd n non-suit.
The next cases taken up were four
against the Maine Central Railroad
brought by Ethan Allen and e. B. Moor
& Co. of New York and Harding Whit
man & GO. ard the Moore Spinning Co.
OF Boston.
The actions were in replevin for the
recovery of yarn and cloths sent to the
Riverview worstcd mills of Waterville
and there Us about $1,000 involved in the
suit.
Manson and Coolidge of Pittsfeld ap-
pear for the plaintiffs and Hon. Charles
F. johnson of Waterville and Henry 3.
Cleaves and Stephen c. Perry of Port
land for the defendants.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-18
HELD EN- ALL UP.
Bob" Taylor, Montana Cowboy Ter
rorzes Two Connecticut Towns.

New Haven, CT, April 1.-Leroy
TAYLOR, or Bob" Taylor, who says he
is "a years old, a cowboy and comes
from Broadbcnt, Mont, was arrested
here late today and held in $1,000 bonds
for breach of the peace. The arrest fol-
lowed complaints received from Mon
toweZ and North Haven today that
several persons had been held up by a
man careering wildly through the dis
trict, clad in a gray suit and sombrero
armed with two big revolvers and
mounted on a fast little horse. Taylor
the police say, answers the description
He claims to have been robbed of
big rolf and while admitting he held
I'D everyone he met, says he did so to
see if he could find his own property
and not to take theirs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-18
TRAFFIC DELAYED.
CONTINUED from Page One.)

but the car remained on the track
was III some way twisted around across
the track. This car was the 18th from
the head end of the train which was a
double header, pulled by two powerful
locomotives.
The II cars ahead of the lumber car
and the engine broke away from the
wrecked car and passed over the bridge
in safety. Four ears in the rear of the
lumber car, with the great impetus of
the loads behind them jumped the
wreck in front and plunged down on
The track of the north span of the
bridge. Their weight broke the heavy
Orders, rails and ties and all four
dropped into the river below taking the
entire floor of the span with them. The
trusses were left standing.
Behind the four cars were y others
anG the caboose. Eight of these were
derailed and ditched. The remaining
cars and the caboose stayed on the
iron.
The north span is 80 foot one and
as soon rs wrecKing trains were sent
for at Milo and Houlton the wreck was
examined. 1t is not believed that the
span can be repaired for the safe pas
sage of trains for at least three days
and it may be longer than that.
The freight traffic OF the 3. & A. b.
tween Browny:i,e and northern points
will he Absolutely ted up until the
bridge is repaired
Passengers are being transferred
around by the way OF the highway
bridge across he river a short distance
lolpU
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-18
Alleged $4,000
RObber Arrested.

St. Paul, Mimi, April 1.-THE police
have arrested John Gunderson on the
charge Of having held up Fred Zim-
norman. the clerk in the Northern
Express Co.'S. office last night and rob-
bed the office safe of a package con-
tanning $4,000. The police say Gun
dersOn has not confessed. They would
not say whether the money had been
secured or not but they said they had
the right man.
When Gunderson was taken to the
police station he appeared to be under
the influence of liquor and said he
knew nothing about the robbery.
Gunderson had been employed by
the Northern Express Co. and was re-
Gently discharged. He is said to have
been familiar with the details of the
office and knew that a package con-
tanning the $4,000 was going to Du-
luth on the night train.
Zimmerman, the clerk in charge of
the Office, says Gunderson came to the
Office about 9 O'Clock. He appeared
to have been drinking and was in a
jovial mood. He remained there until
everyone but Zimmerman and a porter
hdd leIt ara tnen iullderSOn gave the
porter some money and told him to
get a bottle Of whskey AS soon as
the porter had gone Gunderson cover
ed Zimmerman with a revolver and
commanded him to open the safe and
hand out the package. Zimmerman
said that he saw that Gunderson was
in earnest and complied with his re-
quest.
Zimmerman says that he notified the
police as soon as he was sure Gunder-
son had departed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-18
DON'T WAIT TOO LONG.

At the first sign Of Backachc
or pain in the region of the Kid
neys, or weakness and Urinary
trouble, the following simple
prescription should be used.
Fluid Extract Dandelion. one
half ounce; Compound Kargon,
one ounce; Compound Syrup
Sarsaparilla, three ounces. Take
a teaspoonful after each meal
and at bedtime.
Any good prescription pharma-
cy will supply these three in
gradients at small cost, which
can easily be mixed by shaking
we'll in a bottle. This is said to
force the Kidneys to filter the
sour acids and poisons from the
blood, overcoming the worst
cases of rheumatism.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-18
FIRE AT SIDNEY.
House Of c. w. Hammond Burned
Wednesday Evenins-Loss About $1,000.

Sidney, Me-, April l7-(SpeciaD.-The
two and cne-half story house owned
and occupied by Charles w. Hammond
IL miles from Augusta, was Destroy
ed by fire at about o'clock tonight,
together with the contents. The cause
of the fire is unknown, as there was no
one at home at the time, Mr.. and Mrs.
Hammond being in Augusta at an en-
tertainment, and when the fire was
discovered by neighbors the flames
were bursting through the roof. The
estimated loss is about $1,000, and it is
thought that the house was insured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-18
PATRIOTIC SOCIETIES
OF New Hampshire Meet In Annual
Encampment At Concord.

Concord, n. H., April 17.-Delegates
from all sections of the state met in
this city today for the annual en-
campment Of three patriotic societies,
including the G.. A. r.. and two wOm-
ems organizations. The Grand Army
members convened in Representatives
hall for their 40th encampment, and
listened to the reports of department
officers.
The Women's Relief Corps and
Daughters of Veterans Societies held
their meetings in smaller halls and
disposed of the usual opening routine
business. The visitors planned for
several joint social gatherings and
parties during their two-days' stay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-18
WILL is SUSTAINED.
Requests Made BY the Late Edward n
Dunn Will Stand.

Boston. April 1.-THE contest over
the estate of the late Edward III. Dunn,
former president of the Boston Uni
versity corporation, ended today and
the estate Of 100000 will be distribute
ed to Boston University, Methodist
Preachers Aid Society, New England
DcaconeSs Hospital and Training
School and few relatives and en-
ployes.
The contestants Of the will today
waived their appeal ia the probate
court. where the will was sustained.
by the terms of the will Boston Uni
versity receives $4,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-18
A 2000- MILE RACE
From Barbados to Boston Won By
Narrow Margin of Nine Hours.

Boston. April 1.-Two British schoon-
crs finished remarkably close race of
over 1000 miles today. the Gladys T..
Whidden of st. John. N. B.. winning
over the Laura C. OF Lunenburg, n. s,
in the run from Barbados to this port
by trifle over nine hours. Roth left
the Barbados March 20. the Laura c.
getting away at p. NJ. and the Whidden
five hours later. Tcmpestuous weather
was experienced by each. but they were
not in sight until abreast Of Nantucket
liGhtship on Monday last. The Whidden
beat her rival into port by about four
|hours.
There was some anxiety regarding the
vessels and they were about a week over
due.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-18

The Rhode Island House voted
Wednesday to continue the present
session of the Legislature until next
Tuesday, three days over the regular
legislative days. The measure will
now go to the Senate. The Colt fac
ton were in favor Of continuing the
session indefinitely in order, they
claim, that a United States senator
might be elected this session. The
Democrats. however, supported by all
but five Wetmore Republicans, settled
the date Of adjournment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-18

1t has been rumored about town that
the Snow-Hazzard Co. was to raise the
roof Of its lower building, making it as
nigh as the upper one. Supt Hazard on
being interviewed said that it was true,
but on account of the great rush of or
ders could not be done this wear.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-18
NEW ELKS BUILDING
Dedicated BY Houlton Elks Wednes
day-Cost About $4,000.

Houlton, Me. April 1.-THE new Elks
building was dedicated today with i'm
pressive ceremonies. The address Of the
afternoon was by w. T. Haine5 Of Wa
terville, a prominent member Of the or
der, who was introduced by Deputy
Grand Exalted Ruler Robert +. Green Of
Brookline, Mass.
This evening the Elks and guests as
sembed at the clubhouse and enjoyed
dancing and amuScinents of all kinds IN
til late hour.
The building, is maGnificontly furnished
and cost $4,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-18
MAKES NO REPLY.
Evelyn Thaw Has Nothing to Say to
Her Mothers Statement.

New York, April 17.-Harry X. Thaw
informed the keepers in the Tombs
prison that he was i'll when A. Russell
Peabody of his counsel called at the
prison today. Thew was still in bed
but on being informed that he could
not confer with Mr. Peabody in his
cell he went to the conference room
and consulted with Mr.. Peabody for
two hours. At the end of it Mr.. Pea
body would make no statement.
Mrs. Evelyn Thaw who was waiting
to see her husband, was asked if she
had any reply to make to her mothers
statement. Not word to say on any
subject" was her response.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-18
BAY STATE LOBSTER LAW.
Decided Reduction In Size Is Made By
the New Regulations.

Boston. April 1.-THE Massachusetts
lobster law was changed today for the
first time in many years. Governor Guild
signing n bill reducing the length of lob
sters that may be offered for sale from
16lh to Q inches for uncooked, and from
1911 10 So, for cooked fish.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-18
AN ENEMY'S STORY.
Report of Mrs. Patterson's Murder Al
Liberty, N. c., MaIiciousIy False.

Greensboro. n. c.. April 17.-Inves
tigation today showed that the story
furnished to the local papers and sent
out by the Greensboro correspondent
of The Associated Press concerning
what was reported as the murder of
Mrs. r. Il. Patterson of Liberty, was
wholly without foundation. The story.
it seems. was concocted by an enemy
of DR.. Patterson and spread broad
cast. Liberty is 20 miles from Green's
bOro
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-18
A PERMANENT PEACE.
Nicaragua Appoints Envoy for Con-
ference At Amapaia.

Managua, Nicaragua, Tuesday. April
16.-Jose Dolares Gomez. minister of
foreign affairs. has been appointed en-
voy extraordinary to the conference
at Amapala, where efforts will be made
by Presidents Zelaya of Nicaragua and
Figueroa. of Salvador to establish a
permanent peace. He will go to
Amapala on the United States cruiser
Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-18

J. D. Hayes was successfully operat-
ed on for gangrene Tuesday by Doc
tors Rowland and Giddings. The oper-
alton was performed at his home in
Randolph and at last accounts the pa
tiont was as comfortable as could be
expected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-18

At meeting of the directors OF the
Savings Bank Of New Britain, Conn,
held Wednesday it was announced to
the board that all expenses incurred in
the search for the missing treasurer.
William F. Walker, would be paid by
President Phillip Corbin, who also
guaranteed the usual four per cent.
dividend Of the bank for the coming
two fiscal years. Mr.. Corbin is the head
of the hardware manufacturing firm
of p < 8. Corhin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-18
Permission Is Granted.

New York. April 1.-THE petition of
State Attorney General Jackson for
authority to make a second eXamina-
ton of the books and records of the
American Ice Co, was granted today
by Justice Greenbaum.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-18
TAFT GOES TO PONCE.
Arrives Tuesday At Cahey and
Reviews the Troops.

Cahey. Porto Rico. April 16.-Delay-
ed in miSSiOn.-ScCretary Taft
and his party arrived here at noon to-
day. from San Juan. After luncheon
ut the military barracks the secretary
reviewed the troops. in anticipation.
il is said. of the possible DISARMAMENT
Of the Porto Rican provisional regime
next year.
Later in the day the secretary and
his party left Cahey for Ponce.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-18
MAINE POSTAL CHANGES.

Washington, April 11.-These
changes of fourth class Maine post
masters are announced:
Andover, oxford county, Me, Walter
NJ. Brunes, vice B. l.. Akers, resigned:
Mcadowview. oxford county, Me.
Charles 6. Read, vice c. f. Strout, re
signed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-18

The Office at the boat wharf has been
considerably altered since year ago.
The changes were commenced last fall.
the partition being taken out and the
oihce counter enlarged so as to give the
agents and clerks more room. The whole
room has been thoroughly painted and
gone over and a very nice looking office
is the result. The boat is expected for
the first time this morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-18
WILL UNDERGO REPAIRS.
Schooner William Rice of Thomaston
Me-, Puts Into Gloucester.

Gloucester. Mass, April 1.-THE
two-masted schooner William Rice Of
Thomaston, Me, which was boarded
by the Monomoy Point life saving crew
off Chatham yesterday. after nying
signals of distress. arrived here today.
The little schooner which is bound
from South Amboy. for Thomaston.
with cargo of coal. will go on the
marine railway here for repairs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-18

The Klark-Urban Co. will open three
nights engagement this evening at the
Opera house. The company comes high
ly spoken Of and is said to be one of the
best companies playing repertoire through
this State. The company has an exceed
ingly fine list OF vaudeville features
which are introduced between the acts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-18

Governor Curtis Guild, Jr., of
Massachusetts Wednesday sent to the
executive council the name Of General
Jophanus H. Whitney Of Medford as
the successor of the late Joseph f.
Shaw of Lynn as the chief of the
Massachusetts district police.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-18
THE EDDY SUIT.
CONTINUED from Page One.)

derstood is to prepare THE next move or
the complainants in this already com
plicated case According to Attorney
Frederick W. Peabody Of this city, me
next move Of counsel for the next
friends" will be of surprising nature.
Todays conference here was aienueu
by former Senator William b. Chandler
and Messrs. Peabody, Martin, Howe ana
Kelley.