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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-18
TOTAL DEAD 10.
Two More Bodies Are Re-
covered at Chelsea
Urgent Appeal For Money, Food
and Clothing Is Made.
Much Already Contributed, But
Much More Is Needed.

Boston, April 1.-Two more bodies
were removed today from the ruins Of
the Chelsea fire of last Sunday, MAX
ing the total number of bodies recover
ed from the ruins II, and the total
number of known victims -, which in
cludcS two who died in hospitals.
Mayor Beck issued the following to-
night
NO great fire of recent years has
found the insurance companies so we'll
prepared by a large and capable force
of adjusters to settle losses promptly
as in this Chelsea conHagration. Hun
dreds Of adiusters are now in Boston
and Chelsea for this purpose and they
must necessarily go elsewhere soon.
Everybody having an insurance claim
should Immediately communicate with
the insurance companies represented
Information about adjuSters, their
names and location will be found at
Room II. High school building"
DR.. MaGrath said tonight that the
total number of bodies discovered III
the ruins Of the fire up to the present
time WAS II. of this number two were
found today one was that of q colOred
man who was identified as Harry Lew
Is of % Marlboro street Chelsea.
Lewis was 40 years old. The identiii-
cation was made by his sister, Mrs.
Cromwell, who was engaged in q
search Of the ruins of the house. Three
other persons Who lived at this place
are still missing. The body OF Lewis
was badly charred and was identified
by the teeth and by watch which
was found nearby.
The other body found was that of
an adult male. 1t was discovered by n
laborer. who was at work in Poplar
street in front of the second house
north Of the Williams school build
ing. 1t was charred and the head was
missing Among the articles found near
it were two jack knives, one having
cork screw attachment. some suspen-
der buckles detachable metal button
and another button which is believed
to Indicate that the man belonged to
some trades union, although the button
was too badly burned to be made out.
This body has not been identified.
OF the II bodies thus far found all
but two. including one of those found
today. and the body of a woman, have
been identified. There is still some
question however about the identity Of
the body found in Chelsea creek. This
body Is believed to be either that of
Thomas Shea or William Mcnamara,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-18
IN THE HOUSE.

Washington, April 1.-THE attitude
of Emperor William and tn" Berlin
court toward David Jayne Hill, nom
mated by the President to be ambaSsa-
dor at that capital. was the subject of
comment in the House of Representa-
tives today during the consideration
of the diplomatic and consular bilIS.
Both Mr.. Perkins of New York and
Mr. Slaydcn of Texas expressed the
opinion that the objections to Mr.. Hill
were due to no other cause than that
Mr.. Hill was financially unable to
maintain q certain standard OF social
representation. Each of them con-
derrcd the practice which they SAID
had grown up OF selecting men OF
great wealth to be the nations dlplo-
matte representatives abroad and urg-
ed the housing Of our diplomats in
buildings owned by the government
ad the payment to them of salaries
sufficient to enable them to maintain
the dignity of their high Offices.
Under license of general debate, Mr..
Griscs of Georgia spoke in advocacy
of the Acknowledgement of the South
ern negro; Mr.. Burton of OHIO dis
ciol depression; Mr.. Hill of Connect
cut reiterated his views in favor "i
the Fowler financial bill; Mr. Bird OF
Mississippi attacked the protective
tariff policy of the RepubllcanS' Mr.:
Thomas of North Carolina made a
plea in support of the proposed lniahd
waterway from Cape Cod to Beaufort,
n. C.. and Mr. Saunders of Virginia
urged governmental aid to various
schools in the several states to pro-
mote agriculture.
Mr.. Cousin of Iowa, chairman OF the
committee, deferred until tomorrow
the usual explanation of the diplomatic
bill.
With the diplomatic bill still under
consideration. the House adjourned
until tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-18
SPEAKER CANNON
J0LL|ES JAP EDITORS.
Hard For Them to Understand Some
Of His References THE Hill Incident
---State Laws Enforcement.
JAPS AND THE SPEAKER.

Washington, April 1.-THE 4J Japan
csc who are making d tour around the
world and who arrived here yesterday
devoted their time to sightseeing to-
day. The party spent the afternoon
in visiting the Capitol, the Congress
sonal library and other government
buildings.
While on the House side the Wis
non and accorded hearty welcome.
Referring to the circumstances that
there were some newspaper men in
the party til" Speaker ELECTED Il good
deal of laughter when he inquired il
their practices were like those "f some
American journalists.
Discussing this class 81 writer's l."
said that IF there was news, they
sent it, if there was no news then
they invented think stories;
that if enc set Of them did not invent
think' stories to suit the other side
they invented different think stories,
they had news for the nest day by
contrddictinS the think stories of the
day before.
Journalists make the whole world
kin. zone OF them remarked. while
another assured the Speaker tiiat they
never sent anything but real news"
covering what actually happened.
IF that is true" the Speaker re-
marked, YOU can settle many inter
national questions by cXpalriatinG
yourself ANA founding that Kind cl
journalism in the Unitcd States and
the balance of the world"
Not quite sure that nc had boon
Understood the Speaker pursued his
point saying:
Il mean, d" you newspaper men OF
Nippon write things two ways at once
! that haven't happened one way at all,
50 that the whole business will be
fresh for contradiction the next day?
Tell me"
A Wrinkled forehead, then II sudden
tightening of the countenance on the
part of the spokesman for the visi-
tors and:
Il make permission to correct for the
honorable great gentleman. Japan
newspaper men study news hard so nc
shall understood eXcellently: then
write those things very Intelligent,
very honest, thank you.
The Speaker sighed.
~ eye on the intense faces of his calf
ers, Il ought to address you all as
Boys. y
This vas clearly incomprchcnSible.
The spokesman glanced around upon
his brother editors, many OF them
specialized, one or two quite bravely
bearded and each rejecting his own
expression of polite concern.
Pardon to me" he said. Il polite
ly inform the honorable sir. we are not
boyS-in Japan"
Il SEQ, FASTENED the Speaker, land
W i'll explain. In this country we speak
of all good newspaper men, all real
newspaper men who know their bust
ness-as the boys it's a term Of COM
pimcnt and--SomctimeS--o cndcar-
mcnt."
The explanation Strengthened itself
out. The compliment was accepted
with exquisite grace of word and bow
and the newspaper men of Nippon took
their polite departure.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-18
BoWDoIN COLLEGE.
Good Government Club Organized
The Easter Sunday Services.

Brunswick, Me. April 17.-(SpeciaD.
"A club T. b. known as The Good
Government club, a new organization
on original lines, has been formed at
BowdCIn, due chiefly to a movement
which has become prevalent aud pop
ular throughout the colleges and due
also to the efforts of Professor Allen
johnson. The club is to have as it's
purpose the study of the problems Of
government arising in cities, in states.
and in the nation itself. 1t is to have
to do particularly with the work of
BOWdoin Alumni, who, either as citi-
zens or public servants, are actively
striving to secure the ends of popular
government" The alumni Of the col
loge are to BE- made corresponding
members upon vote of the active mem
berS and it is proposed that these cor
responding members shall write about
or send prOSpectii of the national OF
local problems with which they come
in contact Active membership in the
club will be restricted to the Senior and
Junior classes
Wednesday, April y. G. S Johnson
of Watervillc will present the features
of the scheme for referendum in Maine
and at an early date another speaker
will give the club the adverse side of
the question Speakers on different
subjects will also be secured by the
club.
As HnWdnn's next college preacher,
Pres. ". II. u Fatmce, y. D., of
Brown University viii occupy the put
pit at the Church on the Hill. Easter
Sunday. Mr.. Faunce is u graduate o.
Brown and Newton Seminary and has
alos received degrees from Harvard
and Yale. He entered the ministry 81
pastor of tn" Baptist church at Spring
field. After occupying that pulpit for
a few years he was called, in 1889, to
the Fifth Avenue Baptist church Of
New York city, the most conspicuous
pulpit Of that denomination in the
country. Ter years later he gave up
active work in the ministry to take up
the duties Of the presidency Of Brown
University. Dr. FaInce is q college
president who needs no Introduction to
BoWdoin men.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-18
IN THE SENATE.

Washington. April 11.-Injunction
against the enforcement of state laws
can be issued only by Il majority of
three federal judges who are to pass
upon them if bill that passed the
Senate today becomes Il law The bill
vas drafted in the judiciary committee
from a number of measures under
considcrat ton. 1t was reported by Sem
tttor Overman and its provisions were
explained by him today to the Senate
a substitute by Senator Burkett was
disagreed to. The Ovcrman bill was
ornoSed by Mr.. Hepburn on the
ground that the great distance between
the federal courts in the West would
tend to delay the granting Of neccS-
sary injunctions. Senator Knox ia
vorcd the passage of the bill and OPP
posed Mr.. Heyburn's argument
Tho Senate discussed the bill to APP
pronrI,c the proceeds from the sale
of certain public lands for the reclaim
nation Of swamp Lands. but made lit
tie progress towards its passage.
The Senate today ratified treaties as
follows:
For general arbitration with Norway
aud Portugal: two conventions ncGo-
tiatcd at the conference at The Hague
relating to the rights and duties of
neutral powers in naval war ana The
limitation of the employment of force
in the recovery Of contract debts, be
t"ccr the United States and Great
Britain, concerning the fisheries in
waters contiguous to the United
states and Canada and for extra
di' ION b,tW"cn the United states and
tho Republic of san Marine, in Italy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-18
A new RECORD
Established by Mauritania
Crossing the Atlantic.
Cuts One Minute Off Record
Of the Lusitania.
Average Speed For the Trip Is
24.08 Knots an Hour.

New York. April 17.-By II remark
able close margin of one minute, the
big Cunard Liner Maurctania estah-
lshcd i now record across the ocean
over the long route in the voyage
Which ended here today. Her time for
the passage was days, % hours, 50
minutes. The fastest precious trip.
exactly ) daNs-Was made by the
Mauretania's sister ship, the giant
LuSltania.
The Maurctania's average speed over
the 1859 mile course was 2i.0S knots
On the last day of the trip she main
tanned a speed Of 26 knots for hours
but oNard nightfall she ran into a
strong gale and rough sea which cut
her speed down so that the run for the
day was e12 miles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-18
French Troops Win Battle
Over Nomad Arabs.
Enemy Completely Routed and
Their Flags Captured.
% French Troopers Killed and q
Hundred Wounded.

Colomb Bechar, Algeria, April IA
French column posted on Talzaza hill,
which commands the plain of Tamlet,
was attacked fiercely at daylight
Thursday by number of Berbers who
with Nomad Arabs have been concen-
trating for some weeks past on the
Western frontier of Algeria.
Although surprised the French force
rallied and fought desperately and
succeeded finally not only in beating
off their adversaries but in pursuing
them Tor distance of six miles. So hot
was the pursuit that the Arabs in their
he adlong flight abandoned their dead
and wounded. Several green flags of
the prophet also fell into the hands OF
the French.
This French victory was costly.
Twcnty-eight men including an Off
Ger were killed and 100 men, including
10 officers, were wounded. The losses
We're greatest in the Foreign Legion.
Tho Rerber losses We're much heavier.
no less than 125 dead bodies being
found by the French troops. The
French pursuit was stopped by the ad-
vent of darkness,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-18
new YORK FIREMENI
MAKE HUMAN Chain,
Daring and Thrilling Rescue Of Man
Who Had Been Caught High In
Air by Fire In the Building.

New York, April 17,-Fircmcn DuSan
and Sythes who were taking a day off,
made 4 thrilling rescue on the top floor
of the burning tenement at 725 Third
avenue today by forming a human
chain from the coping of an adjoining
house and swinging to safety George
Deitz. who had been caught by the fire
il the hallway of the building. When
the fire broke out other occupants of
the building escaped but Deitz was
hcmned in.
Fiermcn Dugan and Sythes were
off duty but We're near the place when
the alarm was sounded. They climbed
into the building next door at 723
Third avenue and appeared in the cop
ing which was several feet higher than
the window in which Dcitz was stand
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-18

ing They yelled to DeitZ to climb out
on the stone sill of the window.
Then Sythcs crawled head foremost
over the edge OF the coping. Dugan
holding his feet. Slowly and carefully
the perilous feat of gaining swing so
that Sythes could reach Detz's hands
was accomplished.
Held fast by the fireman, Dritz
swayed off the sill and fer several
minutes the two men were swinging in
midair. 80 feet above the pavement.
Meanwhile Dugan was crawling back
wards. He regained his feet and was
then able to pull the two men to the
coping. DcitZ was hurried over the roof
to safety.
\ great crowd which had gathered
in the street and witnessed the daring
rescue sent up Il cheer when the feat
WAS accomplished.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-18
&ranted by Judge Spear
Against the Ice Co.
Operations Of Blocking Slip
Suspended at So. Gardiner.
l.,iae on Merits Of Case Will Be
Held at Later Date.

South Gardiner, Me, April 17.-(Spe-
ciaD-A temporary Injunction has
heen granted by Associate Justice A.
Spear against the American Ice Co
and restraining its employees from OBJ
s-ucting the passage way to the slip
If the South Gardiner Lumber Co. The
papers were served upon Superintend-
ent L. C. Ballard of the American Ice
Co. at his office in Gardiner by Deputy
Sheriff Martin Burns at 1890 this
forenoon. Superintendent Ballard at
once called off his three Worlmcii, who
had been engaged up to this tim" in
work similar to that done by them
Yesterday. the throwing Of rocks and
debris from one Of the American lee
Cos piers in front of the entrance to
the slip of the South Gardiner Lullbcr
Co.
Relations Of the Workmcn Of the two
Companies were even more strained
tlan yesterday ana had not tho Ice
Co.'S mtn been called off when ;h"v
we're would very likely have been
smcthinG doing OF Il serious nature In
addition tu the three or four men of
The Lumber Co. engaged in throwing
back tn, rock and debris dumped in
front of tn" slip by the lee co. men
ard the dozen or more employees OF the
Lumber Go. who were " York in;, on the
boom there was Il crowd Of - or 10
Il l.
chantc to l,nd a hand if force was to
be used
Operations are now suspended await .
liz bearing on the merits of the
case. which win be held at Il later late,
which will not be decided, probably
for two or three weeks.
While matters were reaching Il criS-
Is at South Gardiner yesterday, G. H.
Andrews of Heath & Andrews Of Au-
gusa made hurried trip to Ellsworth
and presented the petition of the South
Gardiner Lumber Co. for an iniunc-
ton 10 Associate Justice Spear. who is
now sitting at the term of court in
Hancock county. A temporary injunc-
ton was granted and the papers
reached Gardiner this forenoon Sena-
tr George w. Heselton of Gardiner is
assisting Heath & Andrews in handling
1.-THE ease of the South Gardiner Lum-
Der Co. and he has been in close touch
with the situation at South Gardiner
for the past two days The Ice Co has
as counsel in the matter Hon. O. d.
Continued on Page Two.
QUIT THE USE OF WHISkEY
For everyday ills. Sanford's Ginger is
yen times as effective. always heaithful
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-18
FIRE AT BUckSPORT.
Two Sets Of Buildings Burned-Loss
$8000-Caused BY Grass Fire.

Bucksport, Me-. April IA grass
fire which started near the railroad
station at Bucksport Center this after
noon destroyed the house Of j. G.
Clark and the house, barn, stable and
out buildings of Charles A. Arey Other
buildings were saved by bucket brig
AIDES, The total loss will be $4,000. par
TALLY insured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-18
Senator LaFolIette Much Improved.

Washington April Ex-senator La
Toilette of Wisconsin. who has been
confined To his room for two weeks by
illness. is much improved and expects
to be in attendance upon the regular
sessions Of the Senate in a very few
DAYS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-18
NEARLY COMPLETED.
Monument 70 Mckinley Will Soon Be
Sent to Philadelphia.

I.anlord c.. April IL The Mckin
lev memorial monument which IS to be
erected by the city of Philadelphia and
Dedicated en- May / is nearly complet-
81 At a quarry here The design is in
three dies, made NJ Of two bases about
eight lt,t high, ana th" central shaft
rising Is feet The shaft is cut square
slightly taporing and hammered
smooth. ON two sides there will be
spread caSlys and on \ third side !
tablet inscribed "William Mckinley"
On the top of the shaft viii be a
bronze statue of the late President
and on one OF tn" Sub-dies an allcgo-
rical group in bronze The entire mon
ument is Of Stony Greek red granite
ana weighs about 100 tors. 1t will be
placed near the city buildings in
Philadelphia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-18
Portland For Allen.

Portland. Me. April 17.-Delegates
favorable to the denomination of
Amos L. Allen, Republican from the
1st Congressional District were elected
in every ward in this city this evening
as against Walter G. Emerson. On the
total vote cast in the several wards,
Mr.. Allen had three votes to one for
his ODpOnent
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-18

With the aid of three wrecking tugs
and a flood tide, the Scandinavian
American Line steamer United states
was foated Friday night from the mud
bank near West Bank light, New
York harbor. where she grounded
Thursday after a collision with the
steamer Monterey while departing for
sea. She was taken to Quarantine and
will be toWed to der dock later. The
passengers We're taken off the ground
ed steamer t'ridaY
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-18

Matthew Fennel, captain Of The g.
of p team. has been declared ineligible,
and a new captain will be elected Fen
nell has played in college baseball over
four years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-18
Campbell Bannerman Sinking.

London, April 17-Another disquct-
ing bulletin was issued at 10 O'Clock
this morning in Dowing street. where
Former Premier Sir Henry Campbell
Bannerman is lying at deaths door.
The bulletin is as follows:
'Sir Henry passed q restless night
and is rather weaker this morning"
King Edward paid an unexpected
visit this afternoon to the residence.
He had a long conversation with the
former premicr's secretary hut did not
see Sir Henry, whose condition to-
night shows no change.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-18
THE WEATHER.
FAIR-SHOWERS SUNDAY.

Washington, April Forecast tor
New England: Increasing cloudincss
and warmer Saturday, Sunday show
ers. fresh south to southwest winds
Boston Forecast.
Boston, April 11.-Forecast for Bos
ton and vicinity: Saturday fair and
warmer, light southwest winds; Sun
day partly cloudy and warmer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-18

Born in Ridgcheld, CT, 100 years ago,
Mrs Betsy Marin Gage is dead at her
home in Brooklyn, n Y. where she
had lived the past so years.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1908-01-03

East Durham spdknt Christmas on
Buffalo and th5 husband went
rabbit hunting and mudied his
shoes. When bis wife saw the
condition of THE shoes she asked
the privilege {of backing them
for him. She took the shoes and
weht to tha dining room and
when she returned the shoes had
a hster that would shamea boot
black. He questioned his wife
about the kind of shoe polish they
had in the community and inves-
t.gation showed that she had
Used stowe polish. The wife
Iblushed and the husband is afraid
to warmi Ihis feet. Boys that
wanta patent leather shine Should
try stov)e polish.
Therk was an apron party fgiv-
en- at tine home of w. R. Laws
Saturday night. A large crowd
was present and all report hav-
ing had a pleasant time. Two
prizes were awarded: one to the
bestjseamstress and one to the
perfon that did the worst sewing.
Bulbnie Laws won the first prize
anR Walker the other. 9s.
Miss Maude Nicholas is spend
injg the week with her sister,
Miss Mollie Tilley.
i Mr.. and Mrs. Ewart Berry and
fittle son, Clayton. spent Friday
might with Mr.. and Mrs. Bob
Tilley. "-.
/ will stop by wishing our
kind editora a Happy New Year.
M. K. c.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1908-01-03
South Lowell Items.

One more year has passed and
we are looking forward to a
brighter future.
Christmas was little dull in
this section on account of so
many colds. Although there
were a good many dances, and
several visitors from the Eastern
part of the state, they were as
follows: Messrs. Z. w. and J.
E. Faucette of Grimesland, Mr..
Harry Holden and sister, Miss
Koma, of Washington, N. c.
r. G. Russell spent Christmas
with his daughter Mrs. john
Johnston, at Whitakers.
Mrs. J. H. Garrard spent part
of the holidays with her father
and mother, Mr.. and Mrs. A. L.
Holden near Hillsboro.
Miss Mary Terry has been real
sick for sometime. Perhaps she
will be able to attend the next
dance. Hope so anyway.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. L. Scott and
family spent Thursday and FRI
day with her mother, Mrs. Mary
Tilley.
Miss Effie Perkins, who has
been very sick with pneumonia
is rapidly improving.
Claude Latta and his sister,
Miss Lola, spent Wednesday
night at the home of William
Terry.
The boys here had a rough
time going to see the girls Christ
mas. The weather being so
rainy and dark, but some of them
didn't seem to mind it because
they went through rain in al
open top buggy. Would hay
gotten lost, but The lirht vent
froat, Sh.cil has u whitJ ara