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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-12-05
LOST.
Portland Fire Loss
WillReach $500, 600,
Continued from Page One.)

reached the hay through ventilator
and was responsible for the heavy loss
sustained later in the day
During the progress of the fire the
sheds We're subjected to rain OF
sparks and embers, the one nearest the
blaze catching fire fully a hundred
times. The sparks were blown beneath
the doors and started fires on the inside
as well as on the exterior of the build
ing. a large force of railroad men,
longshoremen and government en-
pioyes succeeded in extinguishing these
and probably saved from destruction a
plant valued at 100000. besides the
100000 bushels of grain stored in the
mammoth elevators.
Although the chances were many
there We're no accidents of consequence
The Thomson Line steamer Cervona
which was practically loaded and ready
to sail Saturday for Glasgow, and the
tramp steamer Gafsey, which is here to
load grain, were not damaged. They
were quickly moved to safe positions.
The business of the port will not be
interrupted except by the detention of
the Cornishman and the loss of her
cargo. There remain five sheds which
afford ample facilities for taking care
OF the shipments which are light al
present as the season has just begun
The work of rebuilding will commence
at once.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-12-05
UNIVERSITY OF MAINE.
Empire State Club Formed-Winner Of
Sophomore Speaking Contest.

Orono, Me-. Dec 4.-(SpeciaD.- a
at the University of Maine Friday the
Empire State Club was formed. A
constitution has been drawn up which
states that the object of the club is to
work to induce men from New York
state to come to the University of
Maine and also to cooperate with the
New York Alumni Association in pro-
noting the welfare Of the university.
The following officers were elected:
President, Charles L. Graham, Brook
Ign; vice president, William c. Bagg,
Utica. N. Y; secretary, Joseph G. Rose,
Brooklyn, n. Y; treasurer G. SharlO,
Brooklyn, \. Y. pa
The annual Sophomore prize speak,
ing contest was held Friday evening in
the chapel. which was prettily decora.-
ed with the university and class colors.
The stage was covered with flowers
and palms. The awarding committee
after considerable discussion awarded
the prize to Harold GrinnelI Wood of
Hallowell, whose subject was Settling
the Mortgage" from David Harun
The program was as follows: Against
Flogging in the Navy Frederick Lin
coin Chenery, Jr.. Wayne: scene from
IF l Were King" Ralph Benjamin
Pond, Bangor; The Ethics Of the
Press" Benjamin Otis Warren, Frye
burg; AT the Tomb of Napoleon
Frank Elwyn Southland, Lewiston;
'Gango DIM" Sumner Waite, Portland
Settling the Mortgage" Harold Grin
nell Wood, Hallowell scene from
'Everyman," Merton Rogers Sumner
South Paris.
After the program an informal dance
was held in the gymnasium, the music
being furnished by the University Or
chestra.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-12-05
Dover Foxcroft Beats Col
by End at Basketball.
College Boys 0utcIassed In
A 49 10 10 Game.
Death Of Mrs. Mary Mayhem al
Her Foxcroft Home.

Dover, Me, Dec. 4.-(SpeciaD.-T
death of Mrs. Mary Mayhem occurred
at her home on Winter street, Fox
croft, Tuesday forenoon from heart
trouble. Her age was GO years and 5
months. She had been in failing health
for some time, so that her death was
not wholly unexpected Mrs. Mayhem
was born in Foxcroft and had always
made that her home She was the
daughter of Cyrus and Ruth Buck
Dwinell. Her husband Libbeus May
hew, died many years ago, and until
the death of her stepson, INreeland
Mayhem, she lived with him on Winter
street. Recently she had made her
home with her sister. The funeral will
be held Sunday afternoon at her home.
Rev. f. b. Foster Of the Free Baptist
church will have charge of the services
and interment will be in the FoxcrOft
yard.
The funeral of Darius Forbes Aver.
whose death occurred Wednesday, will
be held at his home at 10 A. NJ Sat
urday. Interment will be made in the
Dover cemetery.
The Dover and Foxcroft basketball
team defeated Colby College I'd, at
Central hall Thursday evening by the
score of 40 to 10. The Colby boys We're
completely Outclassed and were out of
the game from the very first. Dover
and Foxcroft played all around the
visitors, making the game much more
interesting than the score indicates.
Ray Stevens, the new forward on the
home team, played star game, throw
ing II baskets from the floor Between
halves the Dover and Foxcroft I'd
played The Has Beens," team made
up of last years players. and were de-
feated by the score of ~ to IA. The
Has Beens played fine game and out
classed their opponents
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-12-05
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS
Recently Recorded at Sagadahoc Reg
istry Of Deeds in Bath.

The following are the real estate
transfers recorded by Register of
Deeds John A. Fisher in Bath for Sag
adahoc County since Nov. Il:
Bath--Henry w. Anderson to DR..
Franklin Ferguson, land and buildings
on Washington street. 81; Samuel Cook
to Edward E. Cook. land and build
ings, 81; Jonas Edwards to Herbert E.
and George L. Worrey, land and build
ings on Marshall street, meaning the
Goddard ice pond property, 81.
Bow doin-R. F.. Gould to Susan E.
Carr. land and buildings. 81; w. NJ.
Adams and c. II. Alexander to w. l..
Bonney. land and buildings, 81.
Bowdoinham-A. s. Borjesson. land
and buildings 81; Charles A. Newton
to Lewis NJ. Fulton, land. 81: Procin-
Ga A. Varnun, to Charles A. Newton.
laid, 81.
Georgetown-Ira w Lewis to Clara
]. Mari, land at Five Islands, 81; Dav-
id J. Hinckley to George E. Oliver
land. 81; Annie f. Bucknam to Eliza
r. Moore, land and buildings. 81.
Perkins-Ella NJ. Clark to G.. c. Cros-
by, timber, ST.
Richmond-Estella J. Bradstreet to
c. E. and Ora B. Harrington. land and
buildings, 81; James Scarborough to
Freeman Ryder land and buildings,
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POWERS CONFER.
Continued from Page One.)

This is opposed to the continental
view that only warships actually en-
gagged in blockading have the right to
seize vessels These same three pow
ers opposed the continental contention
that a belligerent has a right to de-
stroy seized vessels before trial, as
was done. for instance, by Russia. with
British merchantmen during the late
war.
The conference will differ on the re-
spCnsihility of a neutral power for a
ship leaving one of its ports as mer-
chairman and afterwards being
transformed into a man-of-war as in
the case of the Alabama. The United
States naturally supports the view that
the neutral power is responsible very
strongly, and strangely enough she
finds support not only from France
and Japan but also from Great Brit
the opposite view.
The right of belligerent ships to coal
in neutral ports also has divided the
conference into two factions. America
Great Britain, Japan and France
contend that a ship should make but
enc visit to a neutral port and be
given only sufficient coal to carry her
to home port; the other powers, how
ever, hold that a ship should be allow
ed to visit a neutral port and fill up
with coal as often as she can.
A number of other questions, largely
technical, also will be considered.
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YANKEE FLOATED.
Continued from Page ,One.)
wedged on the ledge.

Wedged on the ledge.
At this juncture John Arbuckle of
New York. the well-knoWn sugar re-
finer and philanthropist, came forward
with a proposition to float the vessel
by means OF compressed air. By the
terms of the arrangements which Mr.
Arbuckle made with Mr.. Metcalf, who
was then secretary of the navy, Mr.
Arhuckle is to get $S7 500 as a reward
for the success Of his operations.
Recognizing that the work was an
experiment, the result of which would
be Of great value in the case OF future
wrecks, the navy department agreed to
stand part of the expense in case the
experiment should prove q failure. 1t
was agreed that if the work was not
crowned with success after Mr. Ar
buckle had expended $4,000. he could
withdraw from the contract and the
navy department would pay $4,000.
The work of raising the vessel under
this contract occupied a much longer
time than was anticipated at first, be-
cause it was necessary to remove
about 1000 barrels of cement which
had been poured into the No. COM
partnent of the Yankee in an attempt
to fill up the gap in her port side Good
weather. however, favored the work
The news that the vessel had been
floated this afternoon came as a sur
prise to most of the naval officers here
although it was known that the oper-
ations had reached an advanced stage
and that the work would probably be
completed within a few days
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-12-05
BELFAST.
Junior Endeavor Anniversary-Death
of w. M. Greve Of Cape Jefferson.

Belfast. Me-, Dec. 4.-(SpeciaD.-
Yesterday was the fourth anniversary
of the organization of the Junior En-
deavor Society of the North Congrega-
tional church and the little ones fit
tingly celebrated
Undertaken c. r. Coombs was called
to Cape Jefferson today by the death
Of Wallace NJ. Grieve of that town.
Deceased was but % years old and his
untimely death has caused widespread
sorrow in that section and much SYM
pathy is expressed for the mother who
since coming to the Cape a few years
ago from Harry, New Brunswick has
lost her husband, Robert P. Grieve. and
another son. The remains Of the young
man who died this morning will be
taken to New Brunswick for burial.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-12-05
II BUSINESS CHANCES.

steamer Virginia bound from st.
Thomas for Port Au Prince by way of
Kingston. No news has been received
here concerning the movements OF
General Fouchard.
General Jules Cocuicu, military chief
of Port Au Prince, took refuge today In
"a seminary. Threatening groups stood
i'll front of the building for a while,
but soon were dispersed.
The city of Port Au Prince is tran
quill and from the country districts
have come no reports of disorder.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-12-05
U, v, U, Election.

At a regular meeting of Gen. Beal Com
mand. No. 3d. L. V. T.. Thursday evening
the following officers were elected: Col
onel. Oakman F. Glidden; Lieut.. colonel,
James Fl. Wyer; major. Henry o. ELS;
surgeon. Albert S. Gerry; chaplain. W. S.
Oakman officer of the day, Eden B.
Nichols: officer of the guard, Irvind T..
Fay; quartermaster. Charles c. Sewall.
After the election campfire was held
and speeches. stories. songs. etc. We're in
order The meeting closed at late hour.
all those present being well pleased with
the work performed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-12-05
THE MAINE Y. M. c. A.
Splendid Progress in All Branches Re-
ported to the State Committee.

At a meeting of the State committee
of the Y. M. c. A. of Maine, held at
the First National Bank, Auburn,
Wednesday evening, Jefferson c. Smith
of Waterville, State secretary reported
the recent gift of 100000 to the local
association at Rockland and great in
terest and activity among the railroad
men in the central part Of the State
in plans for modern association
building for railroad men at Water
vile. The report of w. A. Dunmorc,
Army secretary at the forts in Port
land harbor. was received with I'M
concealed qualification.
The opening of a successful work at
Fort Levett together with the new
Sunday school, Christmas celebration.
Sunday night services and large Bible
study enrolment among the soldiers at
Fort Mckinley, We're some of the fea-
lures of the Army report. Chairman
Day read letter received from Au-
gustus B. Farnham adjutant general
commencing the State Associations
work at the National Guard encamp-
ment at Augusta.
c. c. Robinson, secretary for Stu
marked advance was being made this
fall in all four Of the College Associa-
tions and several of the preparatory
schools, Kicker, Higgins and Hebron
had all taken up new work, while Oak
Grove Seminary, Kent's Hill and
Bucksport were maintained by their
excellent record of last year. Mr. Rob-
inson dealt with the summer work
among boys and reported that the
Boys Work Committee of which
Francis r. North of Portland is chair
man, recommended the holding of the
Maine Boys Gypsy trip again in 1909.
The outlook for the seasons work
among the boys in Aroostook county
was reported to be excellent The
State Bys' Conference is to be held at
Lewiston and Auburn, Jan. 22-24 IN
response to an invitation extended by
the Pastors Union of the twin cities.
Secretary Smith stated the present
financial needs Of the committee and
plans were discussed and resolutions
passed relative to wider distribution
throughout the State of knowledge Of
the work being done and the need of
funds for further promotion. The
members present expressed a willing
ness to do more personal solicitation
as result of the encouraging condi-
ton of the work. Among those pres
ent were Chairman H. c. Day of Au-
burn; Treasurer J. w. Amick, Free
port; Ralph w. Carleton, Rockport;
William K. Sanderson, Portland; Will
bur F. Berry, Kent's Hill; Hon. Carl
E. Milliken, Island Falls and Secs. ]. L.
Smith, w. A. Dunmore and Clarence
G.. obinson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-12-05

A successful outcome of the confer
ence between the representatives of the
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
and of the Pennsylvania Railroad lines
west of Pittsburg and the board OF
mediation consisting of Chairman
Knapp of the Interstate Commerce
Commission and Dr. Charles p. Neil
commissioner of labor, was reached
Friday night at Washington. An agree
ment proposed by the board of media
ton was accepted by General Manager
G. l.. Peck of the Pennsylvania lines
and by the beard of adjustment of the
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Satisfaction was expressed by both
sides to the controversy at the settle
ment reached and the agreement was
exchanged between parties to the con
troversy in writing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-12-05
NO BILL.
Continued from Page OneD

That all sariincs purchased by the
company were packed In the state ot
Maine. that the company paid for us
goods upon delivery and shipped them
To- jobbcrs all over the United states
{. q b.. nearest shipping point In the
State OF Maine. The company has paid
out up 10 date something over 50ooO
to various packers from whom II had
ought goods.
ION the question of prices. the sar-
dimes were a five-cent article: that no
man familiar with the sardine busi-
ness ever assumed that the price OF
sardines to the consumer could be in
creased.
1T is a fact that during the past two
years fishermen have obtained hlgh-
er prices for the fish that they sold to
packers than for many years.
That he was glad to have it appear
clearly that the company in its deal
ings with packers was purchaser OF
sardines for full value, and not SELL
ing agent, as had been enormously
stated
THAT it was not fact as reported
that every stakeholder in the company
W
tors. The company has over 40 stock
holders, only - of whom constitute
tho board of directors. The business of
the company is. however, almost ex-
clusively managed by its officers and
an executive committee of five.
1--WE have no conspiracy with any
one. There are eight or 10 factories in
Maine which are keen competitors
with the Maine Mercantile Co. in the
sale of sardines to the general trade.
We have no agreements or understand
ings with them, secret or otherwise.
and they attend to their business and
we attend to ours"
1t was stated today from an author
itative source that under instructions
from the department of justice Dis
trict Attorney Whitehouse will bring
petition in equity to enjoin the Maine
Mercantile co. and the several canning
companies from continuing their pres
ent combination and their present con-
tracts This action will be taken under
the provisions of the Sherman act.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-12-05
THE TRoTTING BOARD
Fails to Allow Protests on Maine
Horses or Remove Maine Fines.

New York, Dec 4.-The board of re-
view of the National Trotting Asso-
citation concluded a four-days session
today with decisions in number OF
small cases, which came over from yes
terday. Louis NJ. Silver, of Williams
town, VT, brought a case against the
Pine Tree Stables of Lewiston, Me,
protesting the entries Of Ell Gallo and
Brownette, in race at the latter town,
on the ground that they were from the
same stables. The evidence showed
that Brownette changed hands and
was not of the same stable as FL Gallo
and the protest was not allowed.
Among the persons who applied an
successfully for releases from fines
previously imposed, were A. H. Bragg,
Fairfield. Me; Frank r. Hayden, Lew
iston, Me, and William Y. McMullen,
Fail River, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-12-05

Governor George Curry of New Mexico
laid the claims of that territory for
statehood before President-elect Taft
Friday at Hot Springs. Va. and received
the assurance that Mr.. Taft is heartily
in favor of the proposition. Governor
Curry told Mr.. Taft that President Roose-
welt was to strongly recommend the pas
sage of statehood bills for both New
Mexico and Arizona at the coming ses-
sion of Congress. Mr.. Taft was asked
to use his influence for the success of
this program. This Mr.. Taft said he
would do in any manner that was con-
sistent with his present unofficial status.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-12-05
"GoId Bond" Affair Settled.

Owing to the fact that the chair Of
fered as a special prize by the Gold
Bond Association. was to be drawn by
a coupon bearing the lucky number,
complaint was sent to Rev. H. n.
Pringle of the Christian Civic League,
on the grounds that the method used
was a lottery, and was thus contrary
to the laws of the State 1t has now
been decided, however. to award the
chair as prize to the person holding
the largest number of coupons, this
method being perfectly lawful and sat-
isfactory to all. This clears the whole
matter and Gold Bond certificates will
be given as before, by the merchants
belonging to the association. The fol-
lowing is from a letter from Mr..
Pringle to one of the members of the
associations:
In reply to your inquiry of Dec. 2,
I will say that neither l. nor the Chris
tian Civic League, which / represent,
have any disposition to interfere with
the methods which any man chooses TO
use in the promotion of his business,
so far as those methods are not in vio-
lation OF the laws of our State. Bush
ness men are the best judges of what
will promote their business and what
is the conformity with business
ethics = T. =
Il understand that it is lawful to
distribute prizes to purchasers having
the largest number of coupons. (the
prize depending not at all on chance)
and it seems to me that such methods
are entirely proper. The only part of
the c. f. Barker Mfg. Cos. scheme
which we find to be unlawful is the
awarding of the chair by the number
ed coupons.
H. N. PRINGLE.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-12-05

Mrs Elizabeth Johnson Marian.
daughter of Mayor Tom l.. Johnson of
Cleveland. obtained a divorce Friday
from FREDERICK Mariana of New York,
playwright. Mrs. Mariana testified
that her husband never supported her
from the time she was married in
March. 1907, at the home of the mayor.
Shortly afterwards the pair went to
New York to live. In few months
they separated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-12-05

81: Cora f.. Newell TO Alvin y. Ring.
land and buildings, ST.
observation-disclosures :. Allen To- For
tunat kirouack. land and buildings.
81: Isaac r. Allen a. Fortunate kiro-
mack. land, 81
West Bath--Annie G. Frye to \. h
Horu. farm on New Meadows. 81.
WoolwiCh-Iohn A Ham To Maud
Ham, land and buildings. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-12-05

BY an order signed by the secretary
of agriculture and promulgated Friday,
hereafter hay, straw or similar fodder,
not originating in a state uuarantined
for foot and mouth disease and shipped
into such state. there to be used specifi-
cally for packing purposes. may be moved
interstate from the area guaranteed
without disinfection. provided they have
not become infected, and provided such
shipments are accompanied by certif-
cate to that effect issued by an employee
of the bureau of animal industry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-12-05
Saturday and Sunday Concerts.

March-"Entry of the Gladiators'' first
timel -l FuSick
Overture-'Don Giovanni" Mozart
Friendship Polka" Rathbun
Trombone solo. John J. Mcmahon.
Selection from "Miypat' first tirne).
Searelle
Novellette-'Miss Antique" (irst time,.
Trinkans
selection-"The Tops o TIL World'' first
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-12-05

burn died Thursday evening, after a
short illness with pleural pneumonia.
He was born in Lewiston 10 years ago.
The widow. four children, sister and
three brothers survive. Mr.. Field serv-
ed in the 29th Maine
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-12-05

Rev j. W. Steele. pastor of the
First Universalist church. who has
been in Washington. d. c., for the past
10 days. is expected to return today
and will occupy the pulpit of mis-
church tomorrow morning and evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-12-05
Lewiston Man Killed by Fall.

Lewiston. Me, Dec. 4.-Alexander
Mckenzie, So. was killed today by a
fall in the Bates mill. where he was
employed as machinist In falling
six feet from ladder his head struck
against a pulley, fracturing the back
of the skull and cutting a cash in the
top of his head. He was married and
had four children
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-12-05

Port Au Prince. Dec. 4-General ST.
mon with his army is at the very gates
. of Port Au Prince only awaiting the
morrow to enter the capital triumph
antly at the head of his 5000 men, Had
it not been that today was Friday-a
day that To superstitious Haytiens is
one of ill omen-the Is miles separating
them from the capital would have
proved no obstacle and tonight the vic
torious revolutionsts would have been
within the city.
The delegation sent out from Port
Au Prince yesterday met Gen. Simon
today at Carrefour, where he is lodged
at the Villa Monrepas. fine house
built by eN-Pres!dent Hippolyte. The
general assured the delegates that his
men We're well disciplined and would
make peaceful entry into Port Au
Prince.
Among the lower classes Gen. ST.
mon Is very popular. The better class
es are more reserved in their opinion
OF him and would have preferred a
man more refined than he is for the
Presidency. They are resigned. how
ever. to accepting General Simon.
General Laconte, former minister of
the interior. will embark at st. Thorn
as. D. w. l.. on a French mail steam
er tomorrow and proceed to Cape Hay
Ien, where he will land Sunday.
General Fierman Is on board the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-12-05

Lucien Terrault, Jr., aged IS, was
drowned Friday while skating on So
kOsis lake at Limerick His parents
live at Sanford. The body was recov-
cred from beneath the ice an hour aft
ter the accident.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-12-05

Cutler Post. No. As, G. A R.. will as
semble this afternoon to attend the flu
neral of the late Comrade James Camp
bell. which will be held at o'clock in the
chapel
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-12-05

The funeral of the late James Campbell
will be held from the Home chapel at 2
o'clock this afternoon. Rev. F., Nelli-
gan officiating. Capt. Hickey will COM
mand the escort
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-12-05

James McKenney returned to the Home
yesterday from furlough passed in Fort
Fairfield.