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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-27
In Police Court.

Judge Larrabee held special session
OF the police court Sunday morning 10
try out two drunks whose Saturday night
sprees proved unusually expensive. "A
veteran from Togus stated that he came
to Gardiner with $40 in his pocket FRIDAY
and woke up in the cooler with but
cents in his pocket. He said that he came
here to see local physician. but not
finding him in he met some of his fellow
veterans, who started in to show him
the sights of the town with the above re-
suit. Judge Larrabee sent him back TO
the Reservation. where he will be dealt
with by the officers Of the Home.
A Gardiner young man told the judge
that he came down street Saturday night
for a little fun with so in his pocket
and when he came to- 1t ives all gone,
The judge read the young man severe
lecture and ordered him on the followlns
Saturday to bring in a fine 81 $50 Tns
victim assured the Judge that be would
let liquor alone for the future.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-27
A CONFERENCE
Booked for Wednesday Between Bos
ton & Maine and Employees.

Boston. April 26.-Wednesday after
noon conference is to be held at the
North station between General Supt.
Lee and other officers of the Boston &
Maine Railroad and the chairman of
the boards of arbitration and adjust
ment of the brotherhoods of locomotive
engineers, firemen, conductors, train
men, freight handlers, bagga gemen,
stationmen and others employed on the
road. The invitation for the confer
ence which has been issued by Gen.
Supt Lee, does not state it's purpose
Out the mems representatives believe
mat it is in connection with the roads
EFFORTS at retrenchment, and is a Sc
qcel to the previous request that the
men voluntarily accept S per cent
wage reduction until July l. The men
aecined that request and nothing has
been heard from the road since the re-
turn OF the mems answers until the
invitation for Wednesdays meeting
was received
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-27
KEEP DEATH PACT.
Boy Husband Stays Child Wife and
Then Takes His Own Life.

Salem, Mass. April 26.-Little chill
dren when they get to be II years old
love life. Yet grim tragedy-death it
self, entered into the lives of two chill
dren in this city Saturday morning.
when Harry H. LeBarron and his child
wife, Edna May Sanford lie Barron,
died by shooting as the result of a
death pact existing between them.
They We're both but II years old, and
they met death at the home of the
boy husbands father at 49R Bridge
street Many, including Medical Elk
aminer Frank S. Atwood, believe that
the boy shot and killed his wife and
then himself. But there are Others in
Guiding his own intimates, who say
that this could not have been So
that Edna must have shot and killed
herself first and that he followed ner
example by taking his own life. The
report of the medical examiner will
adhere to the murder and suicide
theory. and this is undoubtedly just
what occurred.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-27
Terrific Blizzard
LII United Kingdom.

London. April &c A remarkable Dliz-
zard, the worst experienced in the south
of England since 1881, continued practi-
cally all over the United Kinkdom
throughout Friday night and Saturday
until Saturday midnight. 1t was accom-
panied by violent northerly gale and
a lower temperature, and in many places
the snow drifts are eight feet deep.
Railway traffic has been seriously de-
layed and telegraph and telephone sys-
tens arc completely disorganized. Tram
way cars and motor cars have been
showed up in every section of the coun-
try. Mary of tie outlying districts are
isolated and some deaths from exposure
are reported. Enormous damage has been
done. especially to the young fruit crop.
London, where much snow has fallen
during the past week, was bathed in sun
shine today. but it is still very cold.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-27
MAINE DELEGATION FOR TAFT.
lContinued from Page One.)

Town hall Saturday evening, the Hon.
l.. T. Carleton was elected chairman
and f. S. French secretary. The fol-
lowing were chosen as delegates to the
district convention: E. w. Macomber,
a. Z. Branard. c. E. Moore, j. A. Fos-
ter and w. B. Reed.
To the State convention to be held
at Portland. the following We're chos-
en-: l.. 4. Carleton. S. E. Packard, NJ
+. Norcross. c. A. Cummings and w
E. Hayward.
Upon motion of H. E. Foster, Esq
a committee was appointed for the
purpose of nominating a town COM
mttee; the Chair appointed Mr.. Fos-
ter, E. r. Jones and NJ. F. Norcross
The following We're elected town com
mittee: f. r. Jones. Z. S. French, r
Alden, f. l. Bishop, l.. T. Carleton. Ct
E. Gray, c. F. Kilbreth, NJ. F. Nor
cross. ]. H. Pinkham. T.. w. Macom-
Der, II. f. Foster.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-27
Fifteen KILLED
In Alencon, Miss, During the Terrible
Tornado of Friday Night.

received here tonight from Aencon
ncighborhood in Perry county says
that - persons We're killed in that vi
cinity in Fridays storm and number
of others injured. The known dead
are w. X. Howell. his wife and seven
children. Seven members of family
living 10 miles southwest of RichtOn
are also reported to have been killed.
The greatest force of the storm passed
three miles south Of Richton. where
much property was destroyed.
Wire communication is interrupted
and Information from the country dis
tricts is being received by courier or
bV the mails
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-27
APPEAL TO NATION.
Mayor Of Portsmouth Calls for Relief
Fund to Aid Sufferers.

Portsmouth, April 26-The admiral
commanding the Portsmouth station
has issued a list of the victims of the
collision between cruiser Gladiator and
the American Liner St. Paul eli the
Isle of Wight yesterday: Drowned
bodies recovered.
Cowdsy. first writer: Widgery and
Sieberres, stewards. Injured: One
seaman. Since died in Golden Hill hos
pital: seven injured in hospital. Miss
ing: Lieut.. William b. G. Graves, five
petty officers and Is seamcn and
stokers.
The mayor of Portsmouth has issued
an appeal to the nation for a relief
fund Tor the sufferers of the Gladiator
and the torpedo destroyer Tiger, which
was recently destroyed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-27

me Madrid Epocha, calling atten-
.lol 10 the serious financial and COM
nierciai crisis in Barcelona, states tina,
ms is due partly to the Anarchist
terrorism and partly to the fact that
d. the time of the stringency in the
United States cotton exporters offered
ouyers the most advantageous terms
ior spot cash. which were freely taken
up in Barcelona. AS a result of this
great exodus Of gold followed and AT
the present time many firms find them :
serves IN difficulties. Several already
have failed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-27
upper half Of the structure ripped off.
hut leaving below parts which must
have saved scores from death.

have saved scores from DEATH
Along with the accounts of suffering
have come many reports of remarkable
experiences of which the following is
typical:
At .lmite La, when the tornado APP
pe"lad there were seven persons at din
ner around the table of Mr.. Hamilton
Warmers, including three children. One
Of the diners. Claude Bennett, saw the
whirliHs cloud in time to shout a warn
n.: and rush outdoors. but the others re-
manned il the dining room. The wind
in second tore oft two doors on opposite
sides of the room and an astonishing pro-
cession of live and inanimate objects be
gan to pass into the room through theSe
docrways. First came a calf running
before the wind. The animal jumped over
the dining table and went out the oppo-
site door. Afterwar1 came horse, which
followed through the exit taken by the
calf. The three children sought refuge
under the table ard no one was injured.
To-day has been one of relief measures
throughout the wrecked district. The
,tiined towns have been visited by thous-
ans IF spectators, many of whom went
Win Il rev collars IN thtl potEetS 10 ulS-
nibuie among the needy. Sheds made
from the wreckaGe have become the
homes cl hundreds. Small parties of men
| on horseback have gone through country
| districts. taking inventories of the as
sistance needed and rendering aid where
| it was most necessary.
| At least a dozen relief funds have been
| started in as many cities and towns.
/ Folluwin. is Il list by states of the 4f
Towns reporting none or less damage:
LOUISIANA
Lncicn. Kenmore. Lamouie. Richland
Amite. Essie. Pire. Angie Franklinton
| sheridan. Award. Eunicc. Total, Il.
MISSISSIPPI
| Giles Bend, Purvis Church Hill. Lor-
man. Ti!lnan, Melton. Baskerville. BraX-
| ton. SunfGwer. Wehalakel Wingate. Co
umbus. Walls. Farchilds Creek, Quint-
mans Landing. McLaul'n. McCallrm
| Winchester, Pine Ridge. Total, 10.
GEORGIA.
| Coluribrs. Chiplcy. LAGRANGE. Harris
Griffin, Nc DonoUSh. Locust Grove. Cedar
town, Cave Springs. Total 9.
| ALABAMA.
Albcrtville. High Mound Hatton. Lees
burg, Settlement, Brownsville. Total 6.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-27
Another Tornado
Reported Sunday

Mobile. Ala. April pa special to the
Register from Meridian. Miss. says that
disastrous tornado passed through a
Snars"ly settled section of east Mississippi
li south of that city. late today. Merid-
ian also was visited by a remarkable
wind. rain and hail storm. much damage
being done to crops and shrubbery. Re-
ports from Cauauseyvi say the main
tornado passed seven miles below that
place in a sparsely settled district. Tim
Der properties are reported almost dew
astated. a report reached here tonight
saying that the timber section of south
ern Mississippi and the adjacent Alabama
territory has again been visited by a
heavy storm and much damage done.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-27

Ever since the government COM
mcnccd work upon the new fortified :
tons on Sabine Hill at Popham it has
been generally admitted that before
many years Uncle Sam would prob
ably purchase the entire cottage prop
erty along the beach. as it has been
believed that the firing of the big guns
would d" great damage to the cottages
there. The Bath Independent is told
that within a few days the govern
ment has been having surveys made
and measurements taken of some of
the cottage property and the general
opinion seems to be that this is pre-
paratory to the possible purchase of
the property by the United States.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-27
2s VICTIMS
Of Sea Tragedy Off Isle
Of Wight Dead or Missing
Seamen Blame No One For
Sinking Of British Cruiser.
AppeaI to Nation For Relief Fund.-
Heroic Rescue Work.

southampton, April 26.-Ine Amerl-
can Line steamship st. Paul, which left
southampton on her regular voyage
bound tor New York Saturday after
noon in a dense snowstOrm, rammed
and destroyed the British secOnd-class
cruiser Gladiator off the Isle of
Wight.
London, April 26-The total number
OF dead and missing of the Gladiator's
crew as result Of the collision be-
tween the American Liner st. Paul
and the British cruiser Gladiator off
the Isle of Wight is IS. The admiralty
late tonight issued a revised list of the
names of the victims, which includes
an additional death in the hospital.
bringing the total of deaths known up
to five. Twenty-three men are missing,
according to the list and six are suffer-
ing severe injuries. The secretary OF
the admiralty expresses fear that eight
others are still missing, but is unable
to give the names as yet. Divers today
searched part of the sunken cruiser
for bodies, but did not find any.
The opinion among shipping men and
naval officers and officials appears to
he unanimous that the accident was
unavoidable. being one OF the chances
of the sea, which all seameli must
risk.
There will be the usual naval court
and an inquiry by the Board of Trade
The officers of both ships refuse to dis
cuss the affair until they have given
their testimony officially. All witnesses
of the disaster agree that both crews
behaved as we'll as possible.
Coming so soon after the loss of the
torpedo boat destroyer Tiger which
was sunk by the cruiser Berwick OH
the Isle of Wight on April 3 last, 81
men being drowned. the sinking of the
Gladiator is Il severe blow to the Brit
iSh navy.
Rough weather prevails in the chan
mel today and many of the channe
steamers are unable to make the!
usual trips to the Continent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-27
HEROIC RESCUE SERVICE.
Is Rendered BY Royal Engineers At
Fort Victoria, Yarmouth.

Yarmouth, April 26.-Heroic service
in reScung the Gladiator's men was
rendered by the Royal Engineers at
Fort Victoria. Several of them put out
in two small gigs Immediately after
the collision and picked up as many
of the sailors as they could find in the
water, although several men sank
within their sight. Corpora, Stenning
and others of the engineers swan
boldly into the sea and rescued some
of the most exhausted of the sailors.
The surviving officers of the Glad
iator were cared for over night at the
residence of the officers of the engineer
corps. Today they ana the rescued sea-
men had recovered from their thrilling
experience.
A seaman who was employed in the
Gladiators canteen said in speaking Of
the accident:
1T happened at LAS o'clock. during
what we call 'grog time A lot of us
were in the canteen when we heard
horrible grinding noise and the YES
sci heeled over SO that we We're thrown
off our feet. We made for the upper
deck as fast as we could go. but there
was no disorder. When we reached the
deck we saw that a steamer vas into
us amidships, and when she drew out
she left fearful hole, nearly 40 feet
deep. The snow was 50 thick that it
was impossible to see anything on the
water.
1.-Two of our boats We're forced free
by the collision and two others were
SO damaged as to be useless 1t seemed
d long time before boats We're lowered
from the st. Paul and in the meantime.
some Of our men had jumped INTO the
water to swim ashore. They must have
been nearly frozen. Besides there was
a strong sea running. This proved too
much for some of them and they chung
to floating things until rescued"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-27
WILLIAM w. NICHOLS.
Native Of Columbia, Me-, and Long a
Boston Business Man.

BroOkline. Mass, April 26.-William
w. Nichols. for many years superin-
tendent OF the foundry at the Charles
town navy yard. and in late years a
prominent real estate dealer in Boston.
died AT his home at 1876 Winthrop road,
Brookline. tonight, aged IS years. He
was born in Columbia, Me-, and was
for time in business in Newburyport.
Mass He was building locomotives at
the sime the Civil War broke out, and
gave up business to enter the navy.
he afterwards, became superintendent
OF the foundry work at the Charles
town navy yard in which capacity
he fitted out the monitor. He was a
member of the Massachusetts Legis-
ature in the years 1865 He had
amassed a considerable property in re-
cent years in real estate transactions.
lie leaves one son and two daughters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-27
Lisbon Favors Potter for Sheriff.

attended Republican caucus held here
Saturday afternoon the following dele
gates were elected to the county con-
vention: L. A. Jack. Walter PLUM
mer, Nahum Platter. A. H. Judkins, E.
T. Smith, w. H. Douglas, Charles
Hackett. Eli W. Alexander, V. w. Can
ham and George Whittier They were
Instructed to vote for c. A. Jordan for
county treasurer. They favor Noel b.
Potter for sheriff
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-27
More Delegates for Allen.

Portland, Me, April 26.-Republi-
can caucuses were held Saturday at
Cornish, Standish, Cape Elizabeth and
Cumberland to elect delegates to the
district convention. In each case the
delegates were instructed to vote for
Amos l.. Allen for congressman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-27

Some 20 members of Canton Evergreen
went to Augusta Sunday noon to join
the Augusta Canton in attending relig-
ious services at Winthrop They were
given dinner at Augusta by the Augusta
Canton before going to Winthrop.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-27

The repairing of the Bridge street
bridge was completed Saturday and
the bridge opened to travel again. hav-
ing been closed since Monday morn-
ing. The lumber was bought on the
measurement of the bridge, the trim
mings going to the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-27

The Matrons' Club of the Universal
ist church held a very successful Rum
mage sale Saturday afternoon and
evening in the Peaslee store, under the
Brunswick hotel. The affair was under
the direction of Mrs. F. l.. Amesbury.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-27

Thomas Dick placed his new power
boat in the stream back of his shop
Saturday forenoon. The boat is fine
shaped craft and looks as though it
would be a flyer and able to hold its
own with any of the fast ones on the
river
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-27

The work on the cord at the Gardiner
end Of the Gardiner and Randolph
bridge was completed Saturday. This
finishes the repairs to be made upon
the bridge this season and puts the
whole structure in an entirely safe
condition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-27
Warren Delegates Not Instructed.

Warren, Me, April 26.-The Repuh-
lican .ausus tonight chose the follow
3. Eastman, George w. Walker, w. 0.
Vinal and William H. Perkins: State
convention, w. o. Vinal. e. j. Kali
lerch, Silas V. Weaver and W. T.
Hahn. Neither delegation was in.
instructed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-27

J. T. ellison launched his new power
boat Sunday morning. The boat Is
built of oak frame with pine planking
ard mahogany finish and is the nat
ural wood color. The boat is 70 feet
long and is equipped with l5-horae-
power Smalley engine. She is built Tor
a speed Of Is knots.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-27

The golf players were down on the
links at Oaklands last week and were
surprised to find the ground so dry.
They can play there now as well as
at any time during the season so far
as the condition Of the ground is con-
cerned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-27

ccs. He was interested in real estate. a
wood fuel business and also mileage
a-eacy. He was recently made assignee
Of Il hardware business in Hardwick but
tire investigation is said to have shown
that this business was in no way in
VOWED in the present trouble.
State Attorney Guy w. Hill of st.
bloomsbury come to IIardwicIl today and
was in conference with local officials re-
gar,,iuc the matter
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-27

The Highland avenue baseball team
defeated the Randolph Juniors Sat
urday forenoon. IL to H. The fea-
ture Of the game was the batting OF
Gingrow OF the Highland avenue team.
who ran in five scores. The game was
closely contested from start to fin
iSh
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-27

A portable saw mill in Walden, VT.
owned by Mr.. Durway, was burned
early Sunday. together with consid-
cradle quantity of lumber owned by
the Perkins. Sawyer Lumber Co. for
whom Mr.. Durway was working. The
total loss viii probably reach $1,000 or
$4,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-27

Steamer Ransom B. Fuller had
heavy freight from Boston on her ar
rival here Saturday morning When she
went out in the Afternoon she tok a
large amount of freight and had
fair sized passenger list.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-27

The steamer Firefly of the Gardiner fire
department was sent to Augusta Satur-
day afternoon to be used there as a spare
steamer while the reservoir there was
being filled.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-27
Richmond lnstructs for Sewali.

Richmond, Me, April 26.-(SpeciaD.
AT the Republican caucus held here
afternoon the following dele
gates were elected to the district con-
vention: ]. A. Proctor, VIM. F. Dun
ham, c. w. Jack
They We're instructed for Sewall
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-27

The price paid for the new cash reg
lister at the City liquor agency was
$3.50, which was $40 less than the
amount appropriated for its pur-
chase
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-27

petition signed by Ex-Gov
o!eaVes and about 200 citizens was fl
ca with the city clerk of Portland Sat
uroay asking for special election to
determine where the City hall shall be
located. Mayor Leighton said he
thought that May Is would be selected
for the election.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-27

The Gardiner milkmen have an
nounced that on May they will reduce
the price of milk to the old price of
six cents a quart. which will lie good
news to everybody in town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-27

Arthur Cunningham of Farmingdale
reports telephone peas in his garden
an inch high. These peas were planted
March q!
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-27

Rev. c. w. Lowell, former pastor
of the Randolph Methodist church,
with his family are the guests of Mir.
and Mrs Fayette Ames of Farming
dale
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-27

Hillard Palmer and William p.
Smith went to Bangor Saturday 10
attend the annual meeting and banquet
of the association of telephone en-
ployeS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-27

Mrs. Newell Heath and two chill
dren, who have been visiting her
mother, George Swift. West street, re-
turned Saturday to Springvale.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-27

Frank Lambert aud family of Kinder
hook street, Randolph, will leave Tues
day for Van Buren,, where Mr.. Lambert
has employment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-27

A supper will be served in the parish
rooms of the Congregational church Fri.
day evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-27

Waycross, Ga, with a population of
'ooo. mas no poorhouse, nine out of ten
or the white population own their
homes and 80 per cent of the children
attend school. The saloon license has
annually for the last 16 years ibees
fixed at 100000
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-27

There have been a large number of
visitors the past week at the agency Of
c. E. Chases Co. desiring to list or
purchase farms or city property.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-27

guest of his sister. Mrs. George f.
Emery, Water street, Randolph.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-27

officer Tozier made an arrest Saturday
afternoon for intoxication. The man ar
rested said he came from Togus. but was
not an inmate of the National Home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-27

Mr.. and Mrs. Arlington Shaw re-
turned to Richmond Saturday, after a
visit to Silas Hamilton, Water street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-27

Principal Charles r. Allen Of the
Highland Avenue Grammar school
passed Sunday in Lewiston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-27
GARDINER.

Mrs. Lash and James p. Lash went
to Portland Saturday on business
trip.