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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-04
Patrick Chamberlain

The death of Patrick Chamberlain oc-
Cured in the hospital Monday night, the
cause being pulmonary tuberculosis. Mr.
Chamberlain was born in Ireland Feb 2Os
1915. He enlisted in Co. D, 22d Mass. Inf.
Aug. l., 1>62. from Dorchester. and was
discharged at Portsmouth Grove, r. l..
March II. 1854. He also served in the 117th
Co, V. r. c. He was admitted to this
Home from La Grande. Oregon. Oct. o.
1921
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-04

That degenerate monstrosity' INA.
shapeless, tasteiess, porclne nightmare rare
that hideous dream of hide and anu . nan
and horror, that allegory OF siarvt ,r, ~:
that specter of want and woe KNOW mo-, tis
the Florida razorback hoS-t2 sh' = a. 49,
praises is to encourage degeneracS ~ ~.
clare him tcothsome is TO Insult III IN
memory of Epicurus.-Livc OAK 'r'D'
I af
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-04
John Lynch.

The following dispatch was sent out
Tuesday from Boston:
"Thc body of John Lynch, a veteran
OF the Civil War and a former inmate
at the Soldiers Home at Togus, Me-,
was found Tuesday in room at the
Hampton House near the North sta
ton. 1t was thought that death was
due to natural causes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-04

left his horse standing in front Of
Bradstreet's barber shop, while he
made a few business calls. During the
absence flock of the park commits
sioner's doves flew into the wagon and
boring holes in the bags proceeded to
eat their fill of the farmers grain.
When the farmer arrived on the scene
the doves were fighting with each 9TH
er over the grain bags.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-04
Toniuht's Concert.

Marcll-"If Anybody Wants to Meet a
Jonah Shake Hands with Me-" Hoyt
Overture-Festival on Thuringen's Folk
Song" Latann
Waltz-"Foreet Me Not" Waldteufe
Selection from THE Spring Chicken
Carl
"Rubenstein's Melodie in F.
arr Tobani
Serenadc-.La Berceuse.' GounOd
Medley-"The Cruiskeen Lawn" Rocker
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-04
GOOD FOR
RESULTS YEARS

Carmel, Me-. 1900.
1--WE have used 81. F." Atwoods
3itters in our family for twenty years
u more, always with good results 5lI!,
Yours truly, Mrs. Cyrus wilson
When good health reigns in the ne TAM IN
", happiness is supreme. ne T. tn., +
Atwood's Bitters are the ideal lalili..
-emedy, because they are absoluteiy sa -,
ure and reliable in their medicinal d.
ion. Csc. at druggists.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-04
Big Seizure of Whiskey.

City aiarshai Andrews made hia
seizure of whiskey yesterday afternoon
at the Maine Central freight depot, Sc
curing in all So gallons. The liquor
seized included four barrels, each con-
tanning two five-gallon kegs and four
boxes, each containing II quart bottles.
The liquor was billed to John J. Harris,
which was evidently a fictitious name.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-04

Charles Fields Of Belfast was in the
city yesterday to adjust the fire loss
on the house of I. B. Pitcher, Sheldon
street. Farmingdale. The work of re-
pairing the house has already COM
menced and it will soon be ready for
occupancy again.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-04
THE SOLDIERS HOME.
Board Of Managers Solid in Favor Of
The Canteen.

Washington, Dec. 3.-President
Roosevelt today received the board Of
managers of the Soldiers Home among
whom was Former Representative
Wadsworth of New York. Mr.. Wads-
worth said that the board had always
been in favor of the canteen for the
Soldiers Home, but so far had failed
to get the support Of Congress in that
direction.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-04

1.-TWO carloads of sleighs.' Jas. T.
ellison has received gentlemen's driv-
ing sleighs. new speeders, A and 4S inch
track slcighs, ETC., pungs both single
and double.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-04

The vacant store at the corner Of
Water and Church streets owned by
the Davis estate has been fitted up by
the owners in first class shape and will
shortly be occupied by Robert Gold
berg with line of confectionery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-04

Dr. Silas j. Clason went to Lisbon
Yesterday to attend the marriage of his
brother, Prof. Ernest F. Clason and
MISS Mariana Tibbetts of Lisbon. Prof
Clason was born in this city and is
well known here. For the last four
years he has been principal Of the
South Paris High school. Hon. 0. b.
Clason and Miss Julia Clason of this
city also went to Lisbon yesterday to
attend the wedding.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-04

An old-fashioned supper will be served
tonight at $50 at the Universalist vestry.
AS it is the first social gathering in the
new vestry since repairs have been made.
it is proposed to make the event merry
one.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-04

d.. and Mrs. A. T. Schuman and
Miss Katherine Hatch left yesterday
forenoon for New York From there
they will go on an extended trip
through the South. remaining for the
entire winter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-04

Yesterday morning was the coolest
for the season although on account of
the absence of wind the cold was not
as noticeable as on some other days.
The thermometer at the pumping sta
ton at New Mills registered 2 degrees
above zero at A. M.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-04

The ladies oe the First Baptist Society
met yesterday afternoon with Mrs. Frank
Wise, Brunswick avenue. There was a
large attendance of the members of the
Aid and plans were perfected for the
home talent concert which is to be given
Thursday evening, Dec. T.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-04

Matrimonial intentions of J. Frank
Blaisdell and Miss Mildred Wilson Steph-
enson. both of this city. have been filed
at the Office of the city clerk.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-04

City Marshal Harry Rowe of Auburn
and J. NJ. Stevens, clerk Of the board
Of overseers of the poor Of that city.
were guests yesterday afternoon Of
City Marshal Frank E. Andrews. They
came here from Augusta, where they
had been to take an insane patient and
left on the 4.04 train for Auburn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-04

The Ladies' Aid Society of the Metho-
dist church will hold their annual
Christmas sale of fancy articles. dolls,
aprons and candy in the store under
the Brunswick Hotel Saturday after
noon, Dec T. Supper will be served
from $50 to 100.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-04

James Mcneil left the Home yesterda,
on furlough to Whitman, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-04

The name of Dr. c. S. Jackson should
have been given as the treasurer elect
of Kennebec Commandery instead Of
Mrs. c. S. jackson, as appeared in the
list printed yesterday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-04

Arthur Beedle was at home IRON IT.
University of Maine to pass ihahhS-
giving with his parents. Mr. ana MID
Van R. Beede.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-04

The regular monthly meeting of the
Goth Century Club will be held in the
Universalist vestry at 4.30 P. NJ. Fri
day, Dec. 6. The subject Of the meet
ing will be Cooper
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-04

Miss Viola Adell returned to her
school at TopsIam Monday. after pass
ing the Thanksgiving recess with hef
parents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-04

Deputy Sheriffs Burns, Marshall and
Meady went to Togus Yesterday in
search OF contraband. They visited three
places. but We're unable to find any
LIQUOR.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-04

Rev. L. II. Clarke left last night fol
Boston on a business trip. He will return
Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-04

CONTINUED from Page One.)

mittee to attend the funeral of Mr..
Smith.
On motion of Senator Cullom the
Senate went into executive session ana
at 2.33 p. NJ, adjourned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-04

A. 3. McCausland. who has flock Of
fine sheep, recently bought registered
full blooded Hamshiredown buck from
parties in Arson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-04

Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Brann, who have
been visiting in Monmouth, have re-
turned home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-04

A large number of patrons attended
the all-day meeting of the Grange at
West Gardiner Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-04

John B. Kelley reported for duty yes
terday from an extended furlough to Bev-
erly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-04

John J. Cough,in has been granted
furlough to Providence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-04

The fall term of the Gardiner schools
will close Dec. 10 and the winter term
commence Dec. 30.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-04
SOUTH GARDINER.

The Woman's Missionary Club VIII
meet at go this afternoon at tile par
sonage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-04

John NJ. Crocker, the Home mason, was
called to Cumberland Mills yesterday by
the death of his sister
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-04

The municipal authorities Of Lausanne
have forbidden the playing Ot liabolo il
the public streets on the ground that the
game is a nuisance
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-04

Daniel Mccarthy returned to the Hem
yesterday from furlough to Salem.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-04

Dresden avenue went to Portland yes
terday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-04

A West Gardiner farmer came to this
city to market yesterday forenoon and
after buying a wagon load of grain
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-04

c. H. Beanc was in Portland yester-
day on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-04

Mr. and Mrs. Guy Hildreth and W.
boys of Gardiner were guests THANKS
giving day of Mrs. Hiram Lawrence
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-04
GARDINER.
Telephone 48.4.

Gardiner citizens will confer favor by
leaving or telephoning items Of news III
terest to the Journals Gardiner editor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-04

Harry Lewis went to Portland last
evening to attend the opening of the new
golf house, IN that city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-04

George A. Spollett has returned to thu
Home from a furlough passed in Boston
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-04

Miss Annie Lawton, who has been
staying in Yarmouth for the last four
months, has returned home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-04

Miss Ruth Moulton went to Portland
yesterday to visit friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-04

Tie Alaska Packers Association had
liberated from its hatcheries in Alaska,
up 10 1906. ever 51o00,OOl Young salmon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-04
NATIONAL HOME.

Officer Of the day, Capt z. Lewis Wi
bur.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-04
FARN[INGDALF

Frank Lowell has started his cider
mill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-04

Deyyitt's Little Early Riser Fnis HA0
sold by John Coughlin, AllH''S'a'
New-York tribune., 1907-08-01
TO RESUME CANAL WORK.
Stercns Tells Ferguson Company to
Com DIete Contract.

c Stevens State Superintendent of Pubic
Works. told the Ferguson Contracting company oi
No = Wall street yesterday resume work under
its contract with the State Of New York for CON
tract No . on the State barge canal at Waterfowl
Y y which connects the Hudson and MohaWK
rivers The work under this contract was suspended
last Thursday hv the Canal Board, in accordance
with certificate Of the State Engineer that II was
not being prosecuted the best interests OF ne
state and that with the plant and organization IN
use il would not be completed within contract
time.
The State Superfnt tendert. with board Of ersl-
neers. made inspection OF the work on N"l'c~S 10y
Tuesday began an investigation OF lie
work AT Waterford The investigation deVeiopeo'
according to counsel for the Ferguson Contracting
COMPANY the fact that the Ferguson CONTRACTING
Cornpany had installed and In operation al Na'et
ford plant valued s70.467 also stone crush
ing rlant for work CChleskn. valued AT
s7I.34o. that the contractor had plants on othef
canal work 20 the value OF s279,000 from which 10
draw anv suitable part the Waterford work
within ten days notice
The contracting company showed that II mao
a oapital and surplus of 100000 and undlNided
profits amounting to s1S7.62+ -, and that work
had been contracted for and completed In the sum
of 81 oo7 seS 20 since signing the contract with
the state.
State Engineer Skene went into the investigation
and after hearing the facts. ConCurred with the
State Superintendent Of Public Works in his ac
tion in authorizing the contractors to resume Wok
where they left eff.
The Ferguson Contracting Company received an
extension time from this year until the IAN o
next year To complete certain work. IRIS was
made necessary by notifications in the form Of
contract something the contractors had no con-
New-York tribune., 1907-08-01
NAY TEST 4CT IN COURT.
Local Reapportionment Disappoints
CitiSens Union.

There will be 2 special meeting Of the executive
committee Of tie Citizens Union next week 10 con-
kjle- The sdxsahty Of testing the constitutional
fly Of the reae4ortonr1eat act adopted a the ex-
sraor7narv session Of the Legislature Many OBJ
sections have been made 70 the districts in New
York and Kings counties on the score that. while
they are far as to the number Of inhabitants they
Gre not as compact they should be
I cannot say definitely whether the apportlon-
rlent question viii he taken into court declared
John J Murphy. secretary OF the Citizens I mon
but We Will consider that question seriously Inc
committee will have decide il. This reapporton-
rlert certainly is a disappointment 10 MS. Nheh
last Years auporronnnen1 declared unconstltu-
-ioral the Union worked to have the next one an
Improvement as the district lines in New York
f-ir-- Instead obtaining that. we We're una Die
10 dtssusde the Legislature from perpetUatfng the
old gerrymander fixed up h. the political leaders
OF both parties
only the 18th Senate District was changed. IN
snecial Difference 20 the decision Of The Court Of
A-,reals holding last years law unconstitutional
In Kings County especially see bad districts.
The zth Senate District. which Senator Foelker
s,orv represents. and the 18th, senator afren :
district are especially bad '
When the apportionment bin was before the sen
z-e Republican caucus Senator SAKE bolied the
cercf1s rather than pledge his support TO q bill
,r5fch did rot correct what he considered radical
defects in the district lines in New York and Kings
counties Many Republicans admitted AZ that time
that the districts were mot so pretty as thFy
might be but contended that in view Of the fair
apportionrnent Of citizen population. the court in
any contest probably would uphold the law. be
cause Of th- natural difficulty in dividing city or
srrAerlar outlines into mafhenaticaly exact dis
Yrtrf
New-York tribune., 1907-08-01
STRIKE OF MACHINlSTS.
Men Hill Quit Work if Demand for
More Pau Is Not Grdnfed.

A demand affecting seventeen thousdnu I
fists for p cents day increase IN wages
Yesterday on all employers IN anu ao ~
York CITY by the International Assoclauoi' " %
crinists and the ANA lgamated Society OF Eli
ginsers or the number fifteen thousahu are -
the former and two thousand IT tle laItel' VIM
consists Of members Of about thirty DFa"o'ies - -
tho metal shop trades The demand goes iaIo elle'
=, DIV hu- the nlachinists. ii said viii walk
a few davs ~ hear from the employers peioIe
they begin 10 enforce it by ordering strikes.
u Is about twelve years since the machlnlsts IN
this city have had n general strike the last oe'nS
,,,~t ~ a national demand for nine-hour work
dav The demands sent out in circular form are
in part follows.
In view of the fact that the country az the
praseut time is witnessing a period ot prosperity
UNPRECEDENTED for many years and because OF the
increased cost OF living. on behalf Of the interna-
tionaI Association OF Machinlsts ana tle AIhalSd-
mated Society 81 Engineers. hereby request
thar the --Rchinists in YOUR employ be granted an
Increase Of . cents day in wages. such increase
10 take effect on and from August l. l9J1- You
will no doubt agree with Us that the machnists
trade is poorest paid Of al skilled trades: this
fact added TO those above makes the acVance in
wages Imperative
on receipt Of the demand a special meeting ~
the New York and New Jersey Metal Trades As
s0ciation held yesterday afternoon at No 203
Broadway to TAX. action II decided 10 refer
the circular executive committee. which viii
frame n reply 10 b. submitted for ratification al
r,ootfr,, Of the association To he called later
II was said by Secretary Henry c Hunter. Of
the association. last evening that a number Of the
employers believe that the trade could not afford
the increase at the present time. He continued,
There Is not much activity in the trade as
there several months ago In fact some OF
the employers have had :" lay Of men. I could
not predict. however. what the committee may
recommend
The International Association of Nachinists saws
that some Of the inde0endent employers vol
UNFAIRLY increased the wages TO the amount asked
for The wages OF the naChinsts from s. -
to 81 n dav the work being sUbdivided into grades
The nlacnnists voted several months ago 20 de-
maud the eight hour Workday. and this rati-
fed by their national officers, but il is supposed
that they making the wage demand q sub
stitute the shorter workday demand.
New-York tribune., 1907-08-01
TUG SUNK: CREU SAVED.
Negro UOman. Cook. U'ent Calmly
OrerbOard. Encouraging Hen.

The Poughkeepsie. Of the Central Hudson
Line. ran down and sank the oceangoing tU5
Ice King in the North River. of ChrisJophe-
street yesterday The Ice King was struck
amidships and went down IN a few minutes.
Her crew of nine which included a negro
woman the cook. was rescued BY the Baltimore
!. Ohio tug Hugh l. Bond. il. and the Pousn-
keepSIe-
Captain Schultz. OF the Ice King. warned the
men and following his example they jumped
into the river and were rescued. Mrs. Jessie
Young the negro cook. jumped OF as calmly as
If she were about 70 step ashore
Jest YOU don't wOrry. boys. and we'll al %
saved" she shouted enCOUrasinEiy - the men
There was some excitement aboard the Pough-
keepsie but not of an alarming nature captain
Miller assured the passengers that there was no
danger The women appeared 70 he cahHeE
than some of the men The POuEhhsepSie vas
nor injured II was said and was able 10 90 on
her way. II was said the accident was Que 70 i
MISUNDERSTANDING Of signals. The FoIsA-
kaersie pulled away from her pier al Franklin
street shortly after five. and Vas heading u2
the Hudson when she struck the Ice Mig
which was heading for The Je-SeE shore
New-York tribune., 1907-08-01
RAILROAD ACCIDENTS
Long List of Dead and Injured IN
the Mmch Quarter.

Washington. July 51.-Shocking railroad accf
dents. involving loss of life and property oc-
CURED in the United States during tho three
months ended March ST. according 10 Accident
Bulletin M. % issued to-day by the Interstate
Commerce Commission While The number of lives
lost and the number of persons injured some
what less than during the previous three months.
the record Yet is appalling.
The bulletin shows that the total casualties to
passengers and 10 employees while duty during
the three months n563. compared with
~ a44 reported In the preceding three rronths-a
decrease OF 5Si The total number Of passengers
a,.d employees killed In train accidents 421 and
the number Of injured 1920 fftythree less in the
number killed and twenty less In the number in
iurcd as compared with the record of the pre-
Ccding three months.
The total number of collisions and deraiments IN
the quarter was 1891 t2.07S collisions and 1913 de
railmeuts). which 323 collisions and 30 derail-
ments affected passenger trains. The damage to
cars engines and roadway by these accidents
amounted to sS.536.lo
dents in this quarter shows dninution of * per
cent as compared with the quarter last preceding
or with that Of year The other principal
items in the present record show important
changes as compared with the last preceding quar-
ter which was marked by large aggregates Of both
Killed and injured.
The number OF passengers reported killed in
train accidents Q2> is 50 per cent smaller. but the
record includes collisions and derailmcnts.
killing total of 50 persons
New-York tribune., 1907-08-01
FIRE At M4RSH4LSE1.
Flames DriCe ont Inmates at Pitts
burg Charities.

Pttsburg. July 31.-Fire that threatened 10 de
sroy Marshalsea the municipal institutions of this
city. twelve miles from here broke about Ii
o'clock tonight and at midnight still burning
and threatening wipe out all the buildings
ering a space of several acres The fire started in
the laundry of the main building and quickly
spread to those on either side. The administration
building and the hospital We're destroyed and
unknown killed by falling walls. Three
of the inmates. wards of the city. were seriously
injured
AS there is fire fighting apparatus at the in
stitutions to cope with fire of this magnitude.
help summoned from this city Three fire en-
eines, with quantity of fire hose, placed
aboard special train and sent To the This
train reached Marshalsea at IL O'Clock. and almost
immediately another call for more fire fighting
paratus received here. Another train
made up and two more engines were dispatched to
supplement the force of iremen at work. At that
hour the fire had communicated to the insane pa
vlIion. and this building appeared doomed With
the second train number of police and county
detectives were ths attendants at
the institution in caring for the inmates.
The inmates of the various buildings
dered the fire began TO spread and
herded together on the lawns short distance
from the burning buildings