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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-21
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

The motor boat owners of Lake Au-
burn have perfected the organization
Of a CLUB and are making plans for the
erection of a club house early in the
coming spring. Officers were elected as
follows. Commodore, John f. Webocr:
vice commodore. T. r. True; secretary.
Fred l.. Leavitt; treasurer Charles E.
Merrill; fleet captain. r. A. Bean:
measurer, Harry Haskell; handica pier
Roland Whitehouse; directors, Ara
Cushman, Frank r. Conant, Dir. Err
nest Wentworth. John H. Merrill and
f. A. Lord
Alphonse Tremblay, 2S years old. was
arrested ct Cedar and Lisbon streets ir
Lewiston Saturday morning by Police
man Joseph Bourassa Tremblay re
sisted arrest, struggling with the officer
all the way to the station Finally,
when they reached the alley from
Chestnut to Pine streets, behind the
city building, he made determined
effort to escape and the officer threw
him to the ground. Tremblay cried out
-, my leg and was unable to rise.
An examination showed that his leg
was broken, and he was carried into
the police station and d physician call
ed. who found the smaller bone in Tie
right leg fractured. He was taken to
the French Sisters of Charity ,ioyp;tal
O!ncer BouraSsa says he acted only
with such force as was necessary TO
protect himself and prevent the escapt
of his prisoner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-21

st. Petersburg, Sept. 20.-St. Peters,
burg is in the grasp of the Aslatic
cholera which already has exceeded IN
severity and numbers the visitation OF
1893. The disease is increasing daily at
an alarming rate and unless the au-
thorities show in the future a much
greater degree OF ability to cope with
the situation than hey have in the past
there is every reason TO 1ear tnat IL
will get out Of hand.
The government has threatened to
apply the provisions of martial law
and this threat has driven the NUM-
cipa,ity officials to bend all their en-
ergies to the campaign of clearing the
disease The dead houses are over
crowded and many corpses lie I'M
buried
Under his authority as project OF st.
Petersburg, Gen. Dracheffsky on sat
urday prohibited the sale of nquor
throughout the city. including the
government vodka shops, until Sept.
%, and he has further ordered that
thereafter the sale of liquor shall be
suspended at P. M. on Saturday until
10 A. M. Monday. This action has been
taken in order to diminish all alcoholc
excess which increases the liability to
spreading the disease.
A number of the grammar schools
were closed and 1000 of the students
sent to their homes. The department
of war has opened stores to supply.
immediate needs and army field k1tch-
ems have been dispatched to the poorer
quarters to dispense free food.
The situation, which has always been
serious since the very first case was re-
ported, assumes ? graver aspect from
the appearance today of very viluient
type of the disease in two cases of which
death followed within 10 minutes of the
first symptoms. AS announced by the OIL
fetal bulletins, the cases number %M and
the deaths 12S during the q hours be-
tween Friday neon and Saturday noon.
This was a considerable decrease from
the preceding day. but there is doubt of
the accuracy of the official statement
The record for the same "a hours. ascer-
tanned from unofficial sources. shows the
actual number to have been fat in ex-
cess of that. Whether or not, however,
there was an actual decrease, the disease
resumed its march on Saturday, the sta
tistics posted showing that from Satur-
day noon until Sunday noon there were
1876 cases and 14l deaths, this being the
largest number SO far officially announced.
1t is feared that the disease will make
further gains for at least another fort
night. this being figured on the basis of
former eridemics All varieties Of chol-
era have developed here, there being nu-
merous cases of the Algid type, which is
accompanied by the greatest sufferinss.
The Metropolitan of st. Petersburg
caused prayers for deliverance to be read
throughout the diocese today, in which
the pestilence is described as a punish
ment for the peoples :awlessness. Pre-
me' Stolypin has sharply reprImanded
the municipal officials for the appalling
conditions. At Obuchoff hospital, which
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-21
FATHER is MISSING.
Leaves Child In Neighbours Care and
Fails to Return ror II.

Biddeford, Me, Sept. 2O.-"WiIl you
take care of my baby until 10 tomorrow
morning?' inquired Adelard Goodreau.
who has been living on the Alfred road,
OF Mrs. Charles Collins, who lives at
lss Elm street, several mornings ago
when she answered Mr.. Goodreau's
knock at her door.
Mrs. Collins agreed to accommodate
the man and took the child, about 2
months old. which he held in his arms.
She gave the infant bath and chang
ed its ragged, dirty clothes for clean
ones and gave it the best of care
Next morning Mrs. Collins had the
baby all ready at 10 for Mr. Goodreau
to take away, but he did not show up.
What is worse, Mrs. Collins has been
unable to find any trace of Goodreau
since.
Mrs. Collins is a woman of limited
means with large family of children
of her own and is unable to provide
for the infant. The city authorities
have been notified and unless Goodreau
claims the child within a day or two
they will make arrangements for its
support.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-21
ON MANsLAUGHTER CHARGE.
Ralph Gilman and Arthur Wiley In.
dicted by Knox County Jury.

Rockland. Me, Sept. 2c.-The Knox
county grand jury Saturday returned an
indictment for manslaughter against
Ralph Gilmore and Arthur Wiley of st.
George, who are charged with fatal as
sault npon William e. Pinkham at Port
Clyde July 8. Wiley was arraigned Sat
urday afternoon and pleaded not guilty.
Gilmore is out on bail The trial will inn
mediately follow the civil docket, rrobab-
~ commencing Tuesday or Wednesday,
Other Indictments We're reported as fol-
lows: John r. Orr of Rockland. for as
sault and battery upon Bertha Pollock.
and larceny from her person; Eugene
Metcalf, Daniel Robinson and BENJAMIN
Carter of Warren, breaking and entering
and larceny; Fred A. Hewes of Worces-
ter, Mass, for bringing public charge into
the State; Fred Knight, John f. Pelkey
William II. Grant and Ollie Libby, liquor
nuisance. There are also % appealed
cases on the criminal docket.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-21
THE DRoUTH.

throughout New England. They say
that everywhere it is dry and dusty
and that rain is greatly needed.
In New Hampshire, the drouth is
espo cially pronounced. Since the Au-
gust rain storm there has been but
one or two loca, showers and they
were Of short duration. All along the
Mascoma valley, vegetation has been
seriously affected. The water basin
which is the main water supply Of
Andover ran dry week or so ago and
since then some so families have been
using the wells and nearby springs
for their drinking water
Although Massachusetts has not suf-
fered as much as the other New Eng
land states, the country districts are
in need of water.
The situation in Maine appears more
serious than any New England state.
Land Agent Edgar E. Ring has is
sued proclamation on the seriousness
of the situation in the Maine woods.
He urges that the utmost precaution
is imperative regarding the building of
free by hunters and others. The
Maine potato crop in many sections of
the State has been affected by the
drouth. Because of the scarcity of
water digging commenced earlier than
usual this year and as result the
crop was smaller
For several days past the water has
been the lowest since 1881 in Lake
Champlain and steamers have discon-
tinued touching at st. Adams bay. In
the vicinity of Alburg Springs. farm
ers have been compelled to haul water
four miles for their cattle.
The West Rutland reservoir is dry
and novel expedient has been re-
sorted to- Seven hundred feet of rub
Der hose has been connected with
large spring and by means of steam
pump the water has been forced
through a hydrant into the village
mains, thus supplying the house.
holders.
Smoke from the burning forests OF
Maine, Canada and northern New
York hung over New England for the
past week. obscuring the rays OF the
sun and threatening to rival the fam
Gus yellow days" of 1881. AS the re-
suit of the extraordinary conditions,
shipping all along the New England
coast has been seriously hampered and
in MANY cases steam and sailing YES
sells have been obliged to stop for hours
off the coast, before they felt safe IN
entering port. Marine observatorles
at times have been able to look but
half a mile out to sea. Several trans
Atlantic liner captains stated when
thew reached port that when they came
within 100 miles Of the coast, the veil
of smoke was so dense that they
+ho,,rpt :, f.rrihla fitv fire was raging
somewhere in New England.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-21

Joseph's. rode in carriages behind the
procession.
BY the time those, who were to take
part in the ceremony arrived at the
cemetery they found nearly 1900 peo-
pie gathered there to witness the i'm
presslve ceremony of conservation. The
conservation ceremony took place
about the tall cross erected in the CEN
Ter Oh the cemetery and Bishop Walsh
assisted by the visiting priests con
secrated the new cemetery as a last
resting place for the dead. who die in
state of grace. The ceremony in
GUIDED the blessing of the ground,
chanting of psalms and a procession
ABOUT the confines of the cemetery by
tne bishop and priests. At the close
OF the ceremony Bishop Walsh spoke
very plainly in regard to the respect
which he said the people should have
for the cemetery and their duty in
caring for it. The voices of the little
children were heard in singing at the
close.
The older portion of st. Joseph's
cemetery was opened some % years ago
and is now completely filled. The new
part, which was dedicated Sunday was
secured by FIR. Reardon four years ago
and its conservation by the bishop has
peen Tor some time looked forward to
oy local Catholics as an event of great
Importance. The procession from the
church to the cemetery was one Of the
prettlest sights ever witnessed in con-
nectlon with religious observance
mere and drew forth many comments
from those who witnessed it. st.
Joseph's has had marked growth in
membership and prosperity since FIR.
Rearden has taken charge and Bishop
walsh could not fail to be impressed
with the faithful way in which FIR
Reardon has looked after the labors
entrusted to his charge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-21
Sec. Root to Tender Reception.
Welcome by Sec. Straus.

Washington. Sept. 2o.--Practically all
Of the leading countries of the world
will he represented at the fourth IN
ternaticlal fisheries congress which
will convene in this city on Tuesday Of
this week with Il program mapped out
for five days. President Roosevelt is
honorary president Of the congress and
VIII receive at the White House the 500
delegates or more who viii participate
in the deliberations Of the gathering.
The congress was organized in Paris IN
1890 ana has brought about important
investiga ti"ns. discoveries and inven-
lions concerning fisheries. acquiCulture.
fish pathology and kindred subjects
Preliminary to the meeting Of the
congress will be a reception rendered by
Secretary Root to the foreign delegates
in the diplomatic reception hall at the
state department Tuesday morning
The formal opening will follow at the
hall of the National Geographical So
cicty. where addresses Of welcome in
tehalf of the United States will be de-
livered by oscar S. StrauS. secretary Of
commerce and labor and others and re-
spOnded on behalf of the foreign cnun
tries. Regular sessions will be held at
the New Wizard hotel. George NJ. Bow
eTs United States commissioner of fish
cries, will preside at the opening ses-
sion. Hermon c. BumpuS director of
:lle American Museum of Natural His
tory. is president Of the congress.
The theme for discussion will in
clude Commercial Fisheries" Mat
terS Affecting the Fishermen and the
Fishing Population.'' Legislation and
Regulations Relating TO the Fisheries
international Matters Affecting the
Fisheries agriculture and Biological
Investigations of the Waters and Their
Inhabitants
= A feature in connection with the
Congress which awakens keen interest
among the delegates is the offer of
prizes aggregating $4,000 in gold for
the best essays or treatises on the
most important Investigations. discOv-
cries and inventions of the subject dur
ing the past three years.
Arrangements have been made to
permit members who SO desire to in
spect the important fisheries of New
England. An attractive itinerary has
been arranged. embracing the entire
week following the sessions of the
congress and including visits to New
York City. Narragansett pier, Woods
Hole. Boston and Gloucester. at which
places demonstration of fishery meth
DDS will be provided
The methods of oyster culture en-
ploycd in the great New England beds.
the pund net fishery. the purse seine
fishery. inspection of fish markets and
vessels. the method of deep sea re-
search and other matters relating to
the fisheries will be shown.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-21
MYSTERY BOX
Causes Three Murders in
Tramp Ships Crew.
Chinese Resent Insult Offered
a Supposed Idol
a ~
Someone Tells Two FaIsehoods and
Causes a Race Feud.

New York. Sept. 20.-Capt. Rawdol
of the British tramp ship Hoyle Cas-
tie, now at its brooklyn dock. breathe !!
a sigh OF relief Saturday for the frs
time in four months. when he left Hon;
Kong for this port.
The vessel was scarcely 10 days out
when the crew of Lascars and China
men rebelled, and all because Of q
sealed case in the hold of the ship.
Some one told the Cinnamon it held
an idol that was being kidnapped from
its proper resting place. The I.aScar=.
mostly CeyloneSe, were informed that
big boa constructor or python from
Java was inside, and had been fed just
before starting with a pig to keep the
snake quiet for his long voyage
The Cinnamon were furious at the
Ldscars, who stuck sticks in the cracks
of the box and laughed at them. When
the vessel STOPPED to coat at BuenoS
Ayres two LaScars were stabbed TO
death in the bout returning from
shore. The Cinnamon who slew them
said they fought duel. Every day the
factions would fight. One Cninaman
was killed and buried at sea. No one
knew how he died In vain the captain
tried to stop the feud.
= 1t was nearly is weeks before he
learned the cause of the trouble. Then
he had The box brought on deck and
shades Besides tea, rice and other
things, on board were 10 show dogs.
six monkeys and a Thibetan hairy goat
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-21
Burroughs Granted.

The following members have beecn
granted furloughs: John T. Salvador,
Portland; Robert E. Knight, Stickney's
Corner: Benjamin F. Ryder. Bangor:
Owen McArdle. New Haven, CT: Alex
ander .. Dyer. John Farrell. Edward
Barnes, Edward Fredericks, Jeremia h
Hennessey, John Mcnamara, Joseph La
mar Edward McGinnis. Boston; Michael
j Faron, Old Town; Robert w. Austin
Richmond: Caesar Perry, New York City;
George Frost New Sharon: Granville
Austin. Lewiston; Elias H. Deere. Brock
ton, Mass: Benjamin w. Clark. Lynn.
Mass: Frederick Van Alstyne, North
whitefield: Henry Meier, James w.
Strathearn New York City; Sedgwick A.
Sutton. Pawtucket f. l.; Geo. +. Coach
mon. New York City; John Duffy. Geo.
W. Rallou. William G. Webster, William
NJ Tirrell, Boston: William c. Higgins,
Harris: Herrick 3. Smith. Watsboro:
Horace +. Morgan, Winterport; Henry
Atkins, Salmon Falls, N. H.: Merrill Ser-
"~s path' Josiah D. Hueston. Bangor:
Timothy DAILY, Boston; Michael Shea.
Amherst, Mass; Lew Morrill,, Jr., kenne
bunk: Louis Broyer. New York City:
James II. Giles. Jackson. N. H.: John O.
Tyler Salem, Mass; David H. Colby.
Colehrook, n. H.: Matthew Sullivan
Portsmouth. N. H.: Patrick Barley
Brooklyn. VT: Robert f. Wentworth
Jacob Brinton. Worcester
Mass: Benjamin Simmons, New Bedford
Mass; Stephen X. Green. Providence. r
l.. Amy r. Goodrich. Medford Mass.
Human J.. Thayer Silas Cawdry. Otto
Ribbe Benjamin F. Howe, Jas. w. Drew
Michael Clancy. Boston: William Barn
herit. Providence. r. l.. Michael Driscoll.
Gardiner: James Flynn. Worcester. Mass.
Nelson Hewey, Bangor; George Ferrand.
Boston: John Sullivan, Lowell, Mass:
James Conway. David Lotus. John Nor
ris. jeremiah Dady. Aaron w. Morgan.
New York City: john P. Sauer. New
n j.: Francis NJ. Fernandez.
Michael O'Neil. Patrick Corr. James Cas-
tie, Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-21
Citizens, Aided by Old Town Firemen,
Work Past the Danger Point.

Greenfield. Me-. Sept. 20.--After be-
ing hemmed in all days yesterday and
all last night by forest fire that burn
ed up to the very edge of the village,
this little hamlet emerged from it's
peril today unframed. The thick
growth of young timber that closed in
tightly around the settlement was
leveled today but through the heroic
work of the inhabitants and two fire
companies and steamer from Old
Town not dwelling was lost. The
Old Town companies went home today
and the Greenfield villagers went to
bed tonight with feeling of safety
for the first time in several days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-21
Head Of Diocese Of Port.
land at St. Joseph's
Pays His First Visit 10 CATH
oIics Of City Of Gardiner.
Confirmation Administered to Biz
Class ...Cemetery consecrated.

Right Rev. Lewis A. Walsh, bishop
of the diocese of Portland, Sunday
paid his first visit to the Catholics of
Gardiner, who turned out in large num-
bers at four distinct services during
the day to welcome the Right Reverend
Bishop. In the afternoon confirmation
was administered to a large class and
the new portion of st. Joseph's Gene
terry cOnsecrated.
Bishop Walsh arrived Saturday night
and celebrated the first mass at S15
Sunday morning and at this early
mass over 500 were present. Nearly as
many were present at the High Mass
at 1890 at which the bishop was also
the celebrant Following the mass
Bishop Walsh preached practical dis
cou,se upon 1.-THE Gospel of the Day."
which was thoroughly enjoyed by his
hearers for as a devout Catholic ex-
pressed herself at the close of the
meeting: HE made his talk so plain
that all could understand it."
Long before 3 o'clock the hour set
for the confirmation service the large
auditorium of st. Joseph's was crowd
ed to its utmost capacity. Confirma-
ton was administered by the bishop to
class of los, including 80 children and
is converts. Following the ceremony
the bishop gave talk of instruction
to the children upon receiving their
first communion.
At the close of the confirmation cere-
mony procession marched to the new
cemetery. half mile away. where the
dedicatory exercises were to be held
At the head of the procession was the
cross bearer. David Kelley while be-
hind him were the girls of the contir-
nation class, all dressed in white with
white wells and bearing candles. Then
came the boys in the class also bearing
candles and with bows of white RIB
bon tied upon their sleeves. Behind
them were so members of the Sodality
of the Children of Mary and in the
rear were the altar boys. Bishop
Walsh and the Visiting priests. FIR. j.
P. Michigan of Hallowell. FIR La Riviera
and FIR. II. a. McCabe of Augusta
On" Fr. J. r. Kealy of Watervillc with
FIR. p. II. Reardon. rector of St.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-21
PottIe- Moranu.

Otis r. Pottle and Pearl Morang
were united in marriage at the Metho-
dist parsonage in Randolph Saturday
evening. The bridal pair were unat-
tended The bride was gowned in a
very becoming travelling gown. while
the groom wore the conventional black
The ceremony was solemniZed by The
pastor of the church, Rev. c. f. Jones
Mr.. and Mrs. Pottle are popular young
people of Randolph and their many
friends wish them much happiness
They will reside in Randolph
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-21

The case growing out of the raid
Wednesday afternoon by City Marshal
Cults and officer Tozier at L. Main
avenue came up in the police court
Saturday morning for final settlement.
The wife of the proprietor of the place
testified that the quart of liquor seiz-
ed was given her and that her hus-
band knew nothing about it. The
court was dismissed for want of evil
denc2. lion. G. w. Heselton appeared
for the defense
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-21

Peter Grant. late Co. X. LIST Name i"'''
hos heen transferred to the Northwestern
r,ronch at Milwaukee. Wis. and Ed. H.
,,-oo.s late Co. E, 46th Mass. Inf. Calvin
a nno, late Co. d, LIST VT. Inf. Chas' H.
Lockwood. late Co. X. 5th n. j.. IN,
John McCurdy, late 18th Unattacheo
Mass. Mil. Inf, Sidney s. Oliver. iate 20
AZ lot Mass. Cav. John Riddensdale. ia'e
60. T.. 9Th Pa. Cav. to the sou'hor"
Branch at Hampton, Va.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-21

The tickets for distribution Ia the
complimentary excursion to be given
on the steamer Islander Monday, Sept
%. are i'll the hands of the following
persons: Rev. Il. w. Plant: Rev Lang.
don Quimby. Rev John r. Clifford,
Rev. l.. n. Clarke. Parties desiring
tickets will please call on theS- scptip-
men for them. 1t will be we'll t. note
that each person who goes on tn" en-
cursion must have tickets. EXCEPT b.
bies in arms
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-21
NEAR MAINE BORDER.
Force Of 200 Men Fighting Forest Fires
at Oak Bay, N. B.

st. John. N. B.. Sept 2O.-A tele-
phone message from Oak Bay, N. B.,
about eight miles from the Maine Dor
der. says that forest fires which nave
been burning since Wednesday nave
steadily grown and today a force OF
200 men fought to keep the fire from
crossing the Roix road. So far they
succeeded but If the fire crosses II
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-21

The Ransom b. Fuller brougnr III
large general freight Saturday nom
ing. Included in the freight We're 2Oo
crates of peaches for Harmon & Shan
iro. Passenger travel is holding our re-
narkably well for the season of the
year and nearly every stateroom was
engaged when the boat sailed SATURDAY
afternoon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-21

Stephen Weston. of West Gardiner
has mammoth cucumber of the wbn.
spine variety grown in his garden. Tie
cucumber is over foot long. measu,-
ing exactly 1874 inches and weighing
@1a pounds. Mr.. Weston says that ba
has number of other cucumbers !,
the garden nearly as large. They are
about as long but not as thick
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-21

The wheel and exhaust for the engine
of the Ralph H. arrived Friday after
noon and Saturday afternoon Mir. lIar-
iineton had the boat out on Me river
and found it to be in excellent condition
after the new parts We're installed and
a good showing was made as tc speed.
II is understood that Nh GjiSon's
friends have withdrawn Their money
and there will he no race between the
Ralph H. and the Catherine q.
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Tired Mothers,

us hard work to take care of chill
dren and to cook, sweep, wash. sew
ami mend besides
1t makes shop of the home-a shop.
too. where sixteen hours make a day
and yet there is much working over
time.
Hoods Sarsaparilla helps tired moth
ers in many ways-it refreshes the
blood, improves the appetite, and as
sures restful sleep
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-21

Wits Savage, assistant baggagA-
master at the Maine Central sta,ion
and Storcr Dudley, conductor on ,b'
Electric road, have gone to Wiscacsot
to take vacation camping out in that
vicinity