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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-25
NEW AMUSEMENT HALL.
Gardeners Long Felt Want Likely Now
to Be Filled.

Gardiner is in all probability to have
In the near future a new amusement
hall and thus a long-felt want when
has existed since the destruction OIL
the Coliseum will be filled. The deal
was closed Friday whereby the lot ana
buildings on Church street owned Dy
A. T. Smith and long occupied ny
him as a carriage factory have Deel
acquired in the interests of syndicate
OF local business men towards WHOSE
formation into corporation steps nave
already been taken. 49,.
The plan contemplated by the parties
interested in the purchase of the prop-
erty is the building Of an amusement
hall upon this location, which joins ti'e
City hall property and is very oe-
sirahle and slightly location. Such
hall has long been needed by the Guy
since the burning of the Coliseum as
the city has no hall sufficiently iarso
for conventions and other big gathe'
ingS of public nature. :.
The plans for the new hall nave ho'
yet been decided upon. but it Is expect.
ed that the new building Will De u
sufficient size to cover the entire lo''
Plans for the building will propaDiy
be drawn at once and it is hoped that
work will begin at an early date upo"
the new building.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-25
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

| The body of a woman was recovered
from the ruins of the Chelsea, Mass.
fire Friday. making tile total number
of bodies now recovered Il. The body
| is believed to be either that Of Mrs.
Elizabeth Short on Miss Georgianna
Lewis. both of % Marlborough street.
who are missing. The body WAS found
at AS Marlborough street.
At a meeting of the New Hampshire
delegates to the Republican National
Convention Friday night at Concord.
y. H., it was decided to support Fred
Estabrook of Nashua for national COM
mitteeman in place of Frank $.
Streeter. the present committeeman.
| The vote was > to . United States
Senator Gallineer was elected chair
man.
The mystery surrounding the disap-
pearance of New York Yacht Club
racing trophy was solved Friday when
Alexander 3. Mills, an assistant ship
ping clerk for the jeWelry firm of
Shreve Crump & Low at Boston was
arrested charged with tho larceny of
silverware valued at about $500. The
missing trophy was q silver bowl in
scribed New York Yacht Club. cruise
first prize. Won by Humma, Aug. 4.
1906
Lack Of nerve a a critical moment
caused the failure of desperate at
tempt Thursday night to hold up the
westbound North Coast Limited at a
point two miles west of Welch's Spur.
and about II miles east of Butte,
Mont. on the line Of the Northern
Pacific. Rudolph Wenk. Paul Filenius
and Albert Teasdale have been arrest
ed for completely in the attempted
holdup, and are being held in the
county Jail at Butte
The annual dinner of the Fryeburg
Academy Alumnia Association was
held in Boston Friday night. Mrs
George B. Barrows. who attended the
Maine school in the 40's. was the old
est graduate present. The speciai
guest of the evening was the principal
of the school. Charles @ Willard An
other guest of honor was Calvin Aus
tin of Boston These officers were
elected: President. Walter A. ROBIN
son: secretary Mary Barrows; treas
urer, w. W. Towle
Canada has put a stop to the in
discriminate emigration to the Domn-
ion by charitable organizations of the
surplus population Of London and
other English cities During the past
few weeks. the Canadian immigration
commissioner in London refused to
give his sanction which is required
by the steamship companies for The
emigration of 30 persons whom the
Church Army proposed to send over
and he has been taken to task by the
head Of that organization for his ac-
ton. His reply was that Canada
would accept only those whose fitness
as settlers he is assured Of.
The report of 50 new cases of
typhoid fever in Boston Friday. with
four deaths within the past Pa hours
would seem 10 indicate that the epi-
demic which has swept over the CITY
the past few weeks has not been as
yet checked. In fact the authorities
FRIDAY announced that the sale of milk
by one big contracting firm in East
Boston had been stopped as it was
found the milk WAS coming from the
same source that started the endemic
H. Jamaica Plain last month. Tn to !
tonight, the total number of cases re-
ported since January was 500, or 20
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-25
Goth CONGRESS.
Continued from Page One.)

part of the plan. ] do not know that
any senator has been consulted about
this plan and do not complain of it,
but can say l have no authoritative
Information and have been in no con-
sultation as to what shall be done
with the fleet
Again replying to an inquiry. he
said that the President as commander
in-chief Of the navy had command or
the feet and might order it where he
would in the absence in the law and
regulations, but Of course Congress, If
it desired could regulate the control OF
the feet He continued:
II do not see all the advantages or
the cruise seen by the secretary OF the
navy and the President. but | have
never taken the view that sending the
fleet around the world is usurpation
and I can see some benefits from Ii in
the way Of disciplining the fleet. !
think the fleet is going around the
world and wish it God speed. hoping
that we will get out of the experiment
without any complications. / do not
fear the remotest probability or posi-
bility of war between any country and
amable to possess my soul in peace
about the mission Of the fleet and free
my thought by day and my dreams by
night from apprekensions in that re-
gard
The question Of the Presidents au-
thority to send the fleet abroad precip-
itated a debate in which Senators Cui-
berson. Bacon. Raynor and Hale took
part. Bacon suggested that when it
came TO sending such a fleet abroad
the President was going very far in
the exercise of his power under the
Constitution.
Lodge secuted the idea that the
President exceeded his authority in
sending the fleet on it's mission. That
always has been done by Presidents. he
said. the only difference in this case
being that the feet is large one.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-25
REGAiNING HIS HEALTH.
EXPIRES. Cleveland Steadily Improving
At Lakewood, N. J.

Lakewood. n. j., April 24.-Althougl
Former President Grover Cleveland is
said to tie slowly recovering from the
attack of stomach trouble he has not
improved sufficiently to return to his
home in Princeton and the date of his
leaving Lakewood is still undecided
Joseph d. Bryant. his physician. ar
rived here from New York tonight and
IL with Mr.. Cleveland at the Lakewood
hotel He may remain over Sunday,
His coming, however. is not taken to
indicate that there is any change for
the worse in Mr.. Cieveland's condition
for he has made frequent trips mere to
see his patient during the latt"r's ILL
ness. 1t was said at the hotel tonight
that Mr.. Cleveland is slowly recupcr-
atirg and that there had been little
change in his condition in the last "a
hours.
in view of the reports that have been
In circulation concerning her nus
bands condition. Mrs. Cleveland au-
thorized the following statement to-
day:
mfr. Cleveland is recovering slowly
hut surely from the recent attack of
his old digestive trouble. As he always
has found the climate at Lakewood
very beneficial he is remaining there
until he shall have regained his
strength. 1t has not yet been decided
when he will return to Princeton
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-25

moro cases than the number for the
entire l. months of last YEAR The
number OF typhoid fever deaths for
the same period has been IS Practi-
cally all the cases and deaths have
occurred within the past two months
dating from an epidemic which started
in jamaica Plains, where two weeks
after the first cases were discovered.
it was learned Il mlklnan had died of
typhoid fever, having been suffering
with the disease for some time while
about his work.
The northwest division of Man
chester. Eng. Friday by the heaviest
poll cast in 20 years reversed its YER
dict of 1906 and by a majority of 429
votes unScated as its member of Par
lament Winston Spencer Churchill,
Liberal. who has been made president
Of the Board of Trade in the new AS
quith cabinet. In that year Mr.
Churchill brilliantly wrested the seat
from Mr.. Joynson- Hicks. Unionist. his
successful opponent. The defeat Of
Mr. Churchill is a crushing blow to the
prestage of the government and the
young and confident minister which is
bound to have a marked influence on
several other impending bye-elections.
There will be no difficulty in finding
for Mr. Churchill q safe scat nls"-
where. The Liberals may derive 'rHn
their defeat what consolation is pos
sible from the fact that prior to 1906
the northwest division seat was held
consistently by the Conservatives. 1t
is reported that the Liberal leaders
at Dundee Friday night sent a tele-
gram to Winston Spencer Churchill
inviting him to contest the seat in
Parliament made vacant by the eleva-
ton to the peerage of Right Hon. Ed
mund Robertson. Liberal, who has held
the seat since 1885.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-25
OAKLAND.
Mrs. Mary J. Harris.

The funeral of the late Mrs. Mary J.
Harris will take place at the home at 2
J.. NJ. Sunday. Rev. A. L. Gerrish will
deliver the funeral address. Mrs Harris
was born in Mt. Vernon Jan. Z. 1895. Lat
er she became a resident Of Fayette for
while ard over 80 years ago came to
Oakland to live. Mrs. Harris was known
throughout her life as the kindest of
neighhors to whom no appeal for help
was made in vain. Mrs. Harris death
removes from Oakland society one whose
neighborly kindness and cheerful dispo-
sition won for her the affection of a large
number of friends in this and other towns
where she was known.
Besides the husband. Joseph H., two
sons, Charles c. of Massachusetts and
Joseph Er.-of -0alslaHtl -.4sree-siete~ernASs
Harriet Ballenger Of Oakland, Mrs. Eliza
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-25

The annual inspection of Co. c., q
Regiment, Of the Maine Nationa
Gutional Guard. better known as the
Hyde Light Guards, occurred Thurs
day night at Bath, the inspecting Off
Gel being Capt. s. T. Ansell, U. S. A
This was made an important feature
in the history Of the company. Capt
Buker of the guards having issued in
invitations to Mayor Hughes and the
members of the city council and to nu-
merous other guests to attend the in
srection, which took place at the Anne
da. When the inspection had been COM
pleted, there was an informal recep-
ton to Capt. Ansell and also to Adju-
tant Generals Augustus B. Farnham of
the National Guard of Maine, followed
by Military ball
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-25
MAINE TO LEAVE SUNDAY
FOR SPRING WESTERN TRIP.

Crono, Me, April (Specian.-O
Friday morning the official list Of the
men who viii take the Massachusetts
baseball trip was made public by Man
manaeer ard coach will leave the uni
versity at 6.10 Sunday morning and go
straight To Burlington. Vt, at which
place Maine. will play the strong Uni
versity of Vermont team two games.
TIE first April - and the second April
Is. The otner games of the trip will be
with Tufts. Harvard and Phillips E.x-
etnr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-25
Internal Catarrh.


Mrs. George c. Worstell, II River
Road, Clarksburg, w. Va, writes:
81 trust that no one will think from
this that 1 want my name in public
for any cause only to let sufferers
know where they may find relief
from many ailments.
81 can truly say have been much
benefited by the use of Peruna. I
feel better than l have for two years.
1t is the best medicine that / know
for internal catarrh.
81 have taken medicine from the
doctors and found no relief; but when
! began taking Peruna I could see
that before I had finished taking the
first bottle it was doing me good"
Pe-ru-na Tablets.
For two years DR.. Hartman and his
assistants have necessarily labored to
create Pcruna in tablet form, and
their strenuous labors have just been
crowned with success. People who
object to liquid medicines can now
secure Peruna tablets. Each tablet
is equivalent to one average dose of
Peruna.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-25

If you ever bought chocolates buy
them today. Beane will make a big
showing of soc. chocolates in his WIN
dow, today's price only Csc h. The
proof of the above will be self-evident
if you will only try them. Don't allow
your self to forget this. The populari-
ty of this ice cream counter and foun-
tain. Ice cream soda Sc, college ices,
etc. in all flavors will be fully mani
fest today as "Old Prob" says warm
err"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-25

The new cash register for the city
liquor agency arrived yesterday and
was at once installed. The new regis
ter registers both the price and the
amount of liquor purchased. The
agent keeps a record of his sales In
his book as formerly. The key to the
register is kept by the city auditor,
who will from time to time examine
the record slip of the register and
compare it with the book kept by the
agent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-25

The remains found on the river bank
Wednesday afternoon and supposed to
be those of Joseph Silvia, who fell
overheard from the Ransom B. Fuller
last November, were buried yesterday
morning at the Highland avenue bury
ing ground. The funeral was held
from the undertaking rooms of Ames-
bury & Wakefield. where prayer was
offered by Rev. L. H. Clarke
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-25

The report published in England to
the effect that the Russian govern
ment had ordered five warships from
q firm of Clyde shipbuildcrs. is I'M
true. The Russian admiralty has
adopted the principle that all battle
ships should be constructed in Russia.
and it is impossible that any vessels
have been ordered either in Russia or
abroad for this year. As the Duma
intends to reject the estimates on the
new battleships. the program for 1870?
will probably be small.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-25


Robinson Brooklyn
have taken Puna and it did good than all years
treatment special physicians really that feel like another
No swollen feet and limbs No batng abdomen
No breath No stiff joints You
certainly
life and made ofm
blessing have received through kindness doctor and the
medicine which kindly prescribed able
your treatment but before able
much work else All praise Dr. Hartman and his
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-25
Sick Headache.

Sick Headache.
Miss Nettie E. Bogardus, r. r. d. 81,
Westfield, N. Y, writes:
81 have been q great sufferer from
sick headaches, but am now entirely
free from that trouble. have not felt
SO we'll in ten years as do now.
81 would recommend Peruna and
Manalin to all sufferers. / will say,
God bless DR.. Hartman and his wonder.
full remedies"
Weak. No Appetite.
Mrs. Ruth B. Brent, Holmes, ILL.,,
writes:
81 was in poor health three years ago.
I kept getting worse, and finally was
so weak that could not sit up all day.
My feet and hands were always cold.
had no appetite.
II consulted one of the best doctors,
who said I could not be cured. I was
nervous, my heart would hutter, and
had pain in my left side and also had
chronic constipation.
81 got bottle of Peruna and one of
AHA oAAAAAA 1Au VAOSV w JOo AOA oANASOs
While under your treatment gained
three pounds month.
81 took several more bottles Of Peruna
and now am well. am able to do all
my housework-cooking, washing, IRON
ing, baking and mending. ....,
"Every body compliments me on look
ing so much better than used to, and
now have girl baby six months old,
as fat as she can be.
"She is what call Peruna baby, for
know if it had not been for Peruna she
would not be here"
For Suffering Women.
Miss Esther Lee, 3O2 Madison Street,
Topeka, Kas., Secretary Triple Tie
Social Club, writes:
Fourteen months ago began to be
troubled with internal catarrh, which
left me pale, weak and nervous. de-
cided to give Peruna trial.
''To my great relief found that my
general health improved. 1 kept grow
ing stronger, and within three months
l was in my usual normal condition. l
cannot recommend Peruna too highly to
suffering women"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-25

Tug Charlie Lawrence yesterday
forenoon towed down river the sehoon-
er Norumbega, which has been dis
charging coal at the wharf of A. r.
Hayes 4 Co. at Randolph. The little
sand scow. which has been discharg-
ing cargo of sand for Decker & Day,
went down river yesterday morning
under her own sail
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-25

Do remember this genuine annver-
sary sale at d. S. McNaughton's.
nice 25 cent bottle of dressing or Is
cent silk lacing is free today to all
who purchase a pair of shoes at 81 or
over, value. Under that value a 10
cent present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-25

The trial of William II. Jones, which
was continued from Tuesday, was held
yesterday before George w. Field. He
was fined s. and costs on the charge of
drunkenness and SO and costs. He paid
in both instances.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-25

The great Easter week sale at the
Peoples store has opened up great
opportunity for stocking up with use
full household goods, also jewelry.
clocks, silverware. and cut glass. The
cash can now be "swapped" for goods
at real "cut prices"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-25

The Central street Grammar school
baseball team defeated the Farming
dale Grammar school team yesterday
by a score of 16 to 6. Davis and Will
ley played good ball for Farmingdale
while Davidson did clever batting and
twirling for Central street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-25

The household goods of Rev. Ernest
Smith, former pastor of the Randolph
Methodist church, were taken to the
Maine Central station yesterday and
shipped by rail to Washburn, his new
paStOrate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-25
Bates Wins Debate from Clark.

Worcester. Mass. April 24-The an
nual debate between Bates and Clark
Colleges was won by the team from
Bates before large audience in the
Clark gymnasium tonight. Bates sup
ported the affirmative of the question:
Resolved: That Further Material In
creases i'll the United States Navy
Are DeSirab bic"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-25

jerks is working hard to complete
his big job and transformation ne has
undertaken. He will have a kind OF
Paradise" ready for you soon. All
right now for trade. Today, fancy
package chocolates &c pound Home
made kisses, 4 fiavors, .lbc> pound. Ice
cream all quantities.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-25

The Modern Woodmen of America
will have a big class for adoption
Tuesday evening. April % at A. o. L.
W. hall. There will be a number of
the State officers present on this &C.
casion. Previous to the work a supp:
will be served from 6 to 73O P. NJ
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-25

Frank NJ. Smith of Gardiner has
been chosen as one of the six prize de-
baters from the Sophomore class at
Bates College.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-25

With the return of the engineers to
work in the Quincy. Mass. Iuarries
Friday, the strike which has lasted
almost two months is now entirely set
tlod and the granite workers in every
department are at work. Most of the
uuarries are running, but few will
rot resume work for several days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-25

My Sister Advised Ne to Try
Peruna.
! Took Your Treatment and My
Appetite Returned Speedily.
| Gained Strength and Flesh and
Am in Perfect Health.
| Am So Thankful Your Medicine
Has Done Me So Much Good.
SO Says Miss Julia Butler,
0fAppleton, VII.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-25

Mr.. and Mrs. Preble, who have been
visiting their daughter, Mrs. Lester
Perry, Jones street, Randolph, return
ed yesterday to their home at Winnie
gance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-25

The Matrons Club Of the Universal
ist church will hold a Rummage sale
Saturday afternoon and evening at tn.
Peaslee store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-25
Those Who Have Used Pe-ru-na
Are the Only Ones Who Really Know

Many a matron has heightened the
days Of her comely appearance by
: taking Peruna. To be beautiful, the
body must be kept clean internally as
well as externally. Peruna produces
) clean mucous membranes, the basis OF
facial symmetry, and a clear, healthy
complexion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-25

Just observe the top coat II. G.
Barker Co. show in their adj Here 10
a store that combines styles. quality
and price to fit all customers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-25
GARDINER.

George Gray has returned from a
business trip to Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-25

Mr. and Mrs. William Light Of
Washington are visiting DR.. and Mrs
II. II. Willis, Mt Vernon street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-25

Organic disturbances Of the femin-
inc system act like firebrand on
the nerves of women, often driving
them fairly frantic.
A nervous, irritable woman is a
source Of misery not only to herself,
but to all those who come under her
influence. That such conditions can
he entirely overcome by taking
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-25
What Causes H.adaehe.

From Oesrber to May, Colds are tie most
frequent c,us, of Headache. LAXA-
TftE Pr 1MO QUININE removes cause.
=, ". Grove "a boz &c.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-25

A special car will leave Gardiner
Sunday at A. NJ. for Winthrop.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-25

Owen C. Murray, the Portland let
ter carrier, who was arrested two
years ago on the charge of 1obbing
the United States mail of letters con-
tanning money, Friday at Portland was
sentenced TO Ave months in Portland
Jail,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-25

j. NJ. Cheney Of Joliet, ILL.,, was a
business visitor in the city yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-25

Farnham and Mrs. Hulda Brown of Mi
not. survive.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-25

Stepographic, work. type Wra.ins'
copying, etc, Miss Cole. City buiid,ne.
Gardiner. aprzouAW
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-25

Alexandria, La. April PA tornado
which struck itichland. La. Is miles
south Of here on the Red river today
illed four people. fatally injured two
and destroyed thousands of dollars
worth of property. About 100 or more
people We're less seriously injured.
Ephrian Rrice and his Wife and baby
We're killed When their house was
blown down upon them and negro
child was killed in a similar manner
on the George Wilson plantation. Ne
gro men names unknown were fatally
in i,Ired