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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19
BLAMES FILTH.
Merchants Association
Complains to Gov Hughes
That Pollution Of HaTbor and
Rivers Causes Disease.
New York City Liable For Heavy
Fines, It Is Said.

Albany. ". Y, Dec. l8.-Contending
that the polluted condition of the mar
bor and rivers in the vicinity OF New
York CITY is the cause Of most m
festival diseases in New York, through
the agency of the common house ny.
which disseminates disease breeding
grrms discharged about the docks ana
shores. the Merchants Association COM
Initte.. On the pollution OF the waters
Of New York. has filed complaint
With Governor Hughes, through its
chairman. Edward Hatch. Jr. The COM
rnittee complains Of continued violations
or the health law, declaring that moth
ING has been done to remedy unsani-
tary conditions.
The. governors attention is directed
To- alleged violations Of Chapter i6S Of
the Public Health Laws of the state,
for which the city of New York, the
committee contends, is liable at a daily
nncIof s21, POO. 1t Is claimed that the
fines against the city amounting on
Sept. last to s44,1S6,735, have increased
10 s47.337.935
The complaint goes on TO say that
ttr. popular belief that the waters Of
the rivers and harbors are purified by
the ebb and flow OF the tide, is fall
lacy. This statement it is said, is made
sewerage commission.
On tho authority Of the metropolitan
The committee saws that the report
If nr Daniel G. Jackson. one of its
members, who made a careful study Of
the subject during the past summer,
shows that the activity of the fly, due
to the high temperature. is coincident
with tho increase in typhoid fever and
intestinal diseases in New York. He
asserts that the extreme heat of the
summer does not produce intestinal
disease, but that while such heat favors
such disease by reducing the vitality
Of the person, It Is not the cause of 1t.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19
FROZEN WITH HORROR"
Six Men See 20 Tons Of Dynamite
Dumped Without Exploding.

Sydney. n s.. Dec 1S-A remarkable
accident happened at the Steel Com
pany's pier al Wabana, y. f., today
and for Il time the lives Of 60 men
We're in peril. Two carloads Of dyna-
mite, about 40 tons in all, We're being
drawn from the pier along the incline
towards the mines when the hind car
became unshackled from the engine
and ran back on the track. The car
turned over and nearly all the dyna-
mite was spilled out on the track. For
an instant the 60 men in the vicinity,
who saw the mishap. stood frozen to
the spot with terror. They expected
that an explosion was inevitable and
they know what would be the result.
Strange to say. however, no explosion
took place, and when a half minute
had elapsed the men breathed sigh Of
relief
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19
MADISON.
HEAVY DAMAGE
BY Fire, Water and Smoke in Weston's
Grist Mill at Madison.

An alarm of fire was sounded from
Box IA at 1910 A. NJ. Wednesday. Fire
had caught in the upper story of Wes-
ton & Weston's grist mill and had
obtained good Roadway before it
was discovered. The fire company
made one of the fastest runs of the
year, having a stream of water on four
minutes after the first alarm. The
Great Northern Paper Co also sent on
powerful stream. For a short time
it seemed rather doubtful if the build
ing could be saved. but the fire was
soon under control. Several of the
firemen We're nearly knocked from one
of the ladders by a stream from the
other side of the building which broke
away from the firemen The upper
part of the building was occupied by
bins Of corn and oats and these We're
completely soaked with water, making
the damage heavy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19
Nv ELL DONE"
CONTINUED from Page One.}

Should the American fleet visit these
shores il Will BE- given a most cordial
reception, worthy OF the special friend
ship between Japan and the United
States. Our only fear is that the dis
patch Of the fleet may encourage
-Japanism on the Pacific coast
ana bring about q repetition of the
regretable incident at San Francisco.
We thus however trust that the United
States authorities will take the nee
essary precautions in this regard.
The expressions Of this newspaper
are almost universally shared by the
thinking public of Japan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19

on Main street when Miss Vera M.
Snow was married to Arthur G. Bus
sey. The ceremony was performed in
the presence of relatives ana a few
friends by Rev. b. Il. Merrill. pastor
of the Island avenue Congregational
church. The couple was unattended.
The bride is the youngest daughter
Of George z. Snow For several years
she has been employed In the public
schools of this town, at present being
the teacher in Grade V in the Garfield
building on Leavitt street. She is
prominent in Priscilla Rebekah Lodge,
holding at present the office of noble
grand. The groom is the son of Mrs.
II. A. Bussey and for several years
has been the popular salesman in tn"
Ira A. Norton clothing store.
At the close Of the ceremony refresh
ments were served. Mr.. and Mrs. Bus
sey will make their home on Madison
avenue. occupying a part of the w. W
Cakes house. They were the recipients
Of 4 large number of handsome pres
entS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19
THE GRANGE FAIR.
VALLEY Farm" Enjoyed by Large Au'
dience-Far Will Close Today.

Grange hall contained large au
dicnce Wednesday night to witness the
production of the domestic drama In
four acts entitled valley Farm" The
play was given one year ago, but on
that evening the mercury was % below
zero which kept many at home who de
sired to see it. 50 by special request 1t
was repeated.
Throughout the day the banquet room
where the sale is in progress was
thronged with buyers and al the tables
and booths did a large business. The
present Grange fair promises to be one
of the most successful thai this organ
ization ever held.
The general committee Of the fair,
which has supervision over all the vari-
Gus details, is composed Of c. Davis
Miller, chairman. r. F. Parker, r. T.
Patten, Mrs K. A. Withee and Miss
Dorothy NJ. Elliott. The committee
under whose direction the play was
presented was composed of Mrs. Nellie
HILL Miss Elliott. Mr.. Parker and Mrs.
c. Davis Miller. The following was the
cast Of characters:
Harold Ruttlcdge, young New Yorker.
John McIlwrath
I " A Mn m I f. r. Patten
David Hildreth, a New York lawyer
A. R. Smiley
silas Holcomb owner Of Valley Farm,
r. +. Parker
Azariah Keep, a clock tinker.
James Reed
Jennings, servant at the Ruttledge man
sion, 1inwOod Nutting
Hettv Holcomb, a country flower trans
planted to city soil. Hazel T. Leavitt
isabel Carney. niece to David Hildreth,
Mrs. French
Mrs Ruttledge, Harod's mother.
Mrs. Ella Crowell
Alvira Holcolmh. sister to Sias
Mrs Fred Hill
Lily Ann Tucker. who borrowS but never
gossips. Miss Gertrude Townsend
Eerbena, hired girl ut the farm,
Miss Beth Parker
With one exception all the characters
were assumed by those who played the
parts year ago. All the characters
were we'll sustained and owing to a
Familiarity with their roles the produc-
ton was very smooth one. The piece
is full of comedy with here and there
many. The large audience was highly
satisfied.
The fair Will be brought to IL close
today with the citizens Chicken Pie
supper in the evening and the concert
and hon at night. AT the close of the
dance this evening the Somerset Trac-
ton Co. will run a late car to Madison
and grant fare of IS cents for the
round trin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19
WIRELESS TELEPHONING
Is Successfully Carried on Between
Berlin and Copenhagen.

Copenhagen. Dec. 1S-It was an
nounced here Wednesday that wireless
telephone messages were transmitted
successfully Tuesday between the
Wessen Zee wireless station at Berlin
and the Lyngby station near Copen-
hagen. The distance is about 200
miles. The American minister, DR..
Maurice F. Egan, and others from the
American legation. as well as several
representatives from the French Legal
ton visited the laboratory of Prof
Poulsen. who recently has developed Il
new system of transmission. and he
demonstrated the power of his instru-
ment to transmit messages clearly and
accurately. He said that he hoped
TO communicate with America via Ire
land by telephone in February next
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19
NEW INTERNATIONAL CUP.
Conditions Formulated for Entries by
Brooklyn Yacht Club Committee.

New York. Dec. 1s.-Condittons govern
ing tho contest for the international chal-
lenge cup. offered by the Brooklyn Yacht
Club with the design of developing fast
racing yacht of wholesome type. were
formulated today by 4 committee APP
pointed bv the club.
Shops competing for the new cup shall
not be more than IS feet nor less than s.
feet on the load water line. and schooners
challenging for the trophy shall not he Of
greater length than so feet nor less than
&C feet on the load water line. The races
must be sailed between JuIy Il and Oct
II. and the challenging yacht must pro
coed under sail on its own bottom from
the home port to the waters of the club
holding the cup.
No action was taken with regard to Sir
Thomas Lpton's challenge of a $1,000 con-
test cup for an ocean race In American
waters
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

The Illinois supreme court Wednes-
day decided that Mayor Busse Of Chi
cago. Rep. had no power to remove
members of the Chicago Board of Edu-
cation appointed by Mayor Dunno.
Dem. Busses predecessor. The SUI
preme court directs States Attorney
Healy to file quo warranto proceedings
10 Gust Mayor Buses appointees.
Henry Russell, the director of the San
Carlo Opera Co, announced Wednes-
day that the projected opera house in
Boston is certainty. Mr.. Russell re-
ceived telegram from New York
Wednesday assuring him of the con-
summation of the project. The new
home of grand opera will be built on
Huntington avenue. opposite the home
of the symphony Orchestra, symphony
hall, and in close proximately TO the
New England Conservatory of Music.
Twenty cows from the herd at the
Massachusetts State Sanatarium in
Rutland, Mass, have been shipped to
Somervule, where they will be killed
Thursday. having been condemned as
having tuberculosis. The cattle were
ordered killed by Dr. Austin Peters.
chiel OF the cattle bureal. An inspec-
uoh OF the carcasses will be made and
me sanatarium will receive pay for
what the cows are worth. For those
"hich prove not to be infected. the in
s'ltution will receive full value. The
cattle are valued at from $50 to SEC
each. The milk from the quarantined
cows has been fed to the pigs after
having been boiled. none of il being
gwen to the tuberculosis patients Al
the sanatariuin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19

The remains of the late Mrs. Anna,
wife Of the late G. c. Arnold, a former
resident of this town, were brought
here on the early train Wednesday
morning Mrs. Arnold died in Min
neapolis as the result of a fall. Her
age was ST. She was accompanied here
by her son, Dexter of that city. Ore
other son survives, Fred Of St. Paul,
MINI. Mrs Arnold will be well re-
membered by the older residents of
this town. Her husband died some p
wears ago The remains We're placed
in the receiving vault in the South
cemetery and in the spring will be
buried in the family lot in the North
cemetery beside those of her husband
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19

A very pleasant Bridge party was
given by Mrs. F. w. Briggs at he.
home on Main street Tuesday after
noon to Is friends. The party was
given in honor Of her guest. Miss Helen
Davidson of Peterboro, Canada. Mrs.
Edith Shepherd, Mrs. McNeally. MISS
Lola Goodwin and Miss Mollie Marston'
all of Skowhegan We're also present as
guests of honor. Mrs. Shepherd having
ton score was awarded a book and Mrs.
Rufus Burns was consoled with scis-
sors case The hostess served a dainty
lunch at I, O'Clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19

At the annual meeting held last evening
Of Pine Gene Camp. NJ. 3@ii. ROYAL
Neighhors Of America. the following OIL
GERS were elected.
Oracle-Grace McMaster.
Vice oracle-Ida MAY Dodge
Observation-Disclosures William.
Reoorder-Mary p. Laid,
Observation-Disclosures May
Marshal-Fllon $. Jnquth.
Inside scntinel-Ellza McMullin.
Outside sentncl-Dora Nerdon.
ManaGcr-Effie Motars.
hysicians-Ers. r. r. Donnnn ana ".
O. Cobb.
Delegate to State Camp-Mary y. Ladd.
Alternate-Grace McMasters.
Past oracle-Gussie Henderson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19
Frost Draper.

The home Of Enoch Carr was the
scene Of a quiet wedding Tuesday. the
parties being Byron Frost
of Augusta. nephew Of Mrs Carr,
and Miss Mary Draper, who has made
her home in Augusta for the past six
years. The ceremony was performed
by Enoch Carr, justice of the peace.
The couple was attended by Mrs. Lucy
Browning and Mrs. Susie Harper. MI
and Mrs Frost left here "Wednesday
for Augusta, where they will reside.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19
Union Veterans Union Election.

In connection with the annual meeting
Of the Somerset Veterans Association
held here Wednesday was also held the
annual meeting of Abraham Lincoln
Command. Union Veterans Union. No. H.
These officers We're elected: Colonel. +.
ii. Wing; lieutenant colonel, n. l.. Owen;
adJntant. jefferson Savage; quarterras-
ter. II. l.. Cannon; surgeon, Or. ] y.
Merrill: chaplain. +. 3. Wells; orderly. II.
+. Hale; outside guard, =. A. Cleveland
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19

Miss Rosetta Curtis, who moved here
from Dexter about two years ago and
has been engaged here in the millinery
business. has recently returned from
Dexter, where she has leased tile store
formerly occupied by her. She will re-
move her stock Of millinery tharc about
the middle of January.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19
Hon. J. Israel Tarte Dead,

Montreal, Dec. 1S.-Hon. ]. Israel
Tarte. former minister of public works.
died today. He received the appoint
ment of minister for his services to
the Liberal party in showing up the
scandals in the public works denart-
mcnt under tn" Conservative regime,
His oyn psar"s f:4'ly resulted il Sir
Niifril I.aurier being returned IL
power.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19

r F. Townsend, the well-known
carpenter and builder. met with a mos.
unfortunate accident Monday He was
at work on his house on Winter street,
painting the roof. The ladder upon
which he was standing slipped and ne
fell to the ground, a distance of some
% feet He was picked up uncon-
scious and medical aid summoned
when il was discovered that he had
sustained 4 fracture Of the hin and
also that the hip was dislocated. Mr..
Townsend is suffering great deal Of
pain ana owing 10 his age the fracture
can but prove a most severe one. He
has the sympathy Of a large circle Of
friends and acaua intanceS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19

The annual meeting of the direc-
tors Of the First National Bank VIII
be held in the banking rooms Tuesday,
Jan. a. The meeting of the directors
of the Second National Bank will also
be held on that date al p. NJ, that or
the First being held at 10 A. NJ.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19
Barnes johnson.

The marriage of Mrs. Alice Johnson
and George Barnes, both of this town.
occurred at the home of the bride at
the foot of McCarty hill. at O'Clock
Tuesday evening, Rev. b. w. Russell,
pastor of the Methodist church rfficiat-
ing Mr. and Mrs. H. s. Nickerson
were present and served refreshments
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19

The annual election of Queen Esther
Rebekah Lodge of Bath was held Tues
day evening as follows: Noble grand,
Mrs. Annie Lord; vice grand. Mrs. Adj
die Matthews; treasurer, Mrs. Abbic
Deering: secretary. Mrs. Eleanor Tur
ncr. The remaining officers will be ap-
pointed before the installation which
takes place the first Tuesday in 1905.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19

A concert and sale will be given at
the Riverside school Saturday. Dec. q
by the scholars OF the school. The sale
Of fancy articles canhdy and hot cocoa
and cake will be from l to Z +. NJ and
the concert which will consist cf duets.
choruscs, drills. dialogues and marches
will begin at 40 p. NJ.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19

w. II. Paine, grand foreman of the
Grand Lodge Of Maine. A. Q. U. w,
left Wednesday for Newport. Before
returning home he will visit the lodges
in Bangor, PittsfieId and Phillips
speaking in the latter town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19

General Manager j. w. Blunt Of the
Marston Worsted Co. left Wednesday
on a business trip TO New York. He
was accompanied as far rs Boston by
Mrs Blunt, who will visit friends in
that CITY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19

Hiram Langley. who had been con-
fined TO his home by sickness for the
past two weeks, is able to return 10
his duties in the stitching room ut the
local plant of the Commonwealth Shoe
and Leather Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19
Bussey- Snow.

A very rretty wedding which was
participated in by two wen-known
N"!in% people Of sk"Whroan occurred
IT o'clock Wrdng e,iav evening AT ne
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. r. f. Jackson
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19

Miss Helen Davidson, Who has been
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. +. W. Briggs.
was Il passenger for her home IN Peter
boro, Canada, Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19

Mr.. and Mrs. G. III. Pishon returned
home Tuesday evening from visit Of
a week with friends in Boston and Ha-
verhill, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19

Rufus Burns has gone 70 Boston,
where he will accept Il position with
the New England Tel &; Tel Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19

Mr.. and Mrs. l. 6. Mayo Of Milo, who
nave been visiting their son. +. y.
Mayo, have returned home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19

Charles Seekins has rented the 3. +.
Stinson house. which he recently pnr-
chased, to j. II. Wade Of Richmond.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19

The heirs Of the late Cyrus Noble
have sold lot Of land on the corner Of
Elm and George streets To Collins Nor
rill
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19

Frank Roderick left Wednesday for
Lewiston, where he will visit relatives
in that city and Auburn for few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19

G. l.. Cleveland lett Wednesday for
Augusta, where he will be the guest
Of friends until today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19

Deputy Sheriffs c. S. Adams of Jack
man and w w. Nye Of Fairfield were
in town Wednesday for q few hours.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19
SKOWHEGAN.

F.. ". Heath of Waterville was in
town on business Wednesday,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19

Mrs. j. d. McKinnon Of Freeport ar
rived in town Wednesday for visit
with friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19

w. IA. Clark of Caratunk was calling
on Skowhegan business acquaintance
Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19

Wallace Davis left on the noon train
Wednesday for Waltham, Mass
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19

|, +, A. Merriam of Madison, former
editor and proprietor OF the bulletin,
was in town on business Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19

;. l.. Watson Of Bangor, 4 former
resident Of this place. was iii town
WrtlncS,!
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19
The WardWen-E Co.
WA ERVILLE

situated at Beams corner to Irving
Holt Of Hartland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19

Mr. and Mrs. j. II. Moulton went to
Unity Tuesday to visit relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19

Mrs Oscar Givens is assisting at the
White store during the holidays.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19

Carl Smith has been elected manager
Of the Nj. c. !. baseball team for next
season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19
PITTSFIELD.

Bethlehem Chapter, o. E. S., will
elect officers tonight
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-19

Mrs. George Gushing of Madison
was in town Wednesday, the guest OF
friends.
Watson's weekly Jeffersonian., 1907-05-16
PEACE IN WASHINGTON.

All quiet along the Potomac tonight,
No sound save the tread of Dame
RumOr.
The typewriter rests and the sentry's
asleep,
The Big Sticks again in good humor.
indianapolis Star.
Watson's weekly Jeffersonian., 1907-05-16
THE DEEPER NOTE.
BY ALFRED AUSTIN,


Poet Laureate of England.
Birds of victorious Spring,
You know not grief nor pain;
Sing, sing, sing!
Reiterate the strain;
To you life doth not bring
A loss or gain.
Your unforebOding song,
With each returning year,
Is just as sweet and strong,
AS silvery and clear,
AS when the Attic throng
Stood, hushed, to hear.
Yet something do you miss
Of what to us is lent,
The spiritual bliss,
The whispered message sent
From other world to this,
For our admonishment.
The mystery half OWNED
Of Where" when we depart,
Leaving our loved behind
Alone to bear the smart;
High melodies of mind,
Deep music of the heart.
So would | not exchange
For yours my graver lot,
The wider reach and range
OF feelings you have not,
Affections fresh and strange,
And friendships unforgot.
The Independent.
Watson's weekly Jeffersonian., 1907-05-16
A SONG.

The stars are with the voyager
Wherever he may sail;
The moon is constant to her time;
The sun will never fail;
But follow, follow round the World
The green earth and the sea;
So love is with the lovers heart,
Wherever he may be.
Wherever he may be, the stars
Must daily lose their light;
The moon will veil her in the shade;
The sun will set at night.
The sun may set, but constant love
Will shine when he's away;
So that dull night is never night,
And day is brighter day.
THOMAS HOOD.