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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-15
Watch for the Fire Bell,

Foreman w. II. Holbrook of Ccbbossee
Steamer Co, No 1, has succeeded through
the kindness of the Gardiner Board OF
Trade and President r. p. Hazard of
the Snow-Hazzard Shoe Co.. in obtaining
the bell formerly on the Holmes machine
shop and having it placed upon the Cob
bossce steamer house. This bell will be
tested in the Immediate future and so il
1t is heard any time within the next few
days no one need get mnduly excited OF
imagine that there is a fire in Farming
dale or Randolph. The bell is a very
clear tone and can be heard for consid-
cradle distance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-15

The Bailey. oil Cloth factory property,
which was sold last fall to Ira w.
Page, has been bought this week by
Sheriff c. H. Smith and Dr. w. S.
Stinchfield. This property consists OF
some eight acres of land, three wooden
factories, one of which is compare
lively new, and the two-story frame
dwelling and stable. 1t was Mr.. Pages
idea when he made this purchase to
move his business of manufacturing
window blinds and sashes to the new
factory, but he has decided to remain
in his present mill on the island for
the present. The new owners will lay
out streets and have lots surveyed
Which will either be sold or on which
they will build houses to rent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-15
SKOWHEGAN.

Republican caucus will be held in
Weston hall at 2 o'clock Saturday
afternoon, May %, for the purpose OF
nominating Il candidate for represent
tativc from this town to the. next Leg.
islature and also to elect eight dele
gates to the State convention at Ban
sor. The candidate for the LEGISLATURE
is Hon. Edward r. Danforth, who rep
resented the town two years ago. His
nomination will probably be made by
reclamation as there is no opposition.
The State delegation will undoubtedly
be for w. r. Haines.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-15
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

First prizes were awarded T. c.
O'Brien ., of Brighton and o. l.. NJ.
Lyding ., of Peekskill N. Y, at the
Boylston prize speaking contest at
Harvard Tuesday night The first
prizes were $50 EACH
The annual session of the State
Council, Daughters of Liberty, which
wos held Thursday at Milford, N. H..
closed at night with a public installa-
| ton of the new office in Eagle haH
Among the guests present was Former
| National Councillor Mrs. Kate Wood
siGe of Westbrook, Me.
An important step in the campaign
which the Vermont State Board OF
Health is conducting against the sale
of adulterated foods was taken Thurs
day. when the State Board voted to
instruct DR.. L. P. Sprague, state in
spector of food, to seize and destroy
all articles of food which on analysis
have been found to be below the stand
ard established by the statutes. This
will give DR.. Sprague the right to
enter any store and seize any such
article of food, in any amount.
IightshIp No. SO, constructed by the
Fore River Shipbulding Co. for the
government, was launched success
fully Thursday at the company's yards
at Quincy, Mass. She is destined for
duty in Puget sound. Lightship No.
30, recently completed for the govern
ment by the same company. sailed
Thursday for Governors island, N. Y.
where she will receive her equipment
and will be sent as soon as possible
to her station on Hedge Fence shoal,
at the entrance, to Vineyard sound.
Henry Burnison of Methuen, Mass,
and Mitchell Northrop of Greystone.
r L., We're convicted of conspiring to
violate the contract labor law by d
jury in the United States district
court at Boston, Thursday. Sentence
was deferred to give the defendants
an opportunity to appeal their case.
The arrest of Burnison and Northrop
on March 9 was the first in a cam
paign instituted by the federal author
tiles against the importation of for
eign labor by American textile inter-
ests. The evidence against the two
was to the effect that they induced
Benjamin Smith of Bradford. Eng, to
come to this country and accept en-
ployrnent at the Benn wooden mills in
Greystone. Smith brought his wife and
eight children to the United States.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-15
Joe Cans Whips
Rudolph Unholz.

San Francisco, May 14-At the end
of the first round of the fight between
Joe Cans, lightweight champion, and
Rudolph Unholz, Cans had a slight
lead, having partly closed the Beers
left eye with right hook. In the sec
ond round Unholz had slightly the bet
ter of it. His right caught Cans on the
jaw as the latter was coming in.
The third round was a bit i'll favor OF
Unholz, who landed some good
punches.
The fourth round was Cans. He
tlOored Unholz with left uppercut
and the Boer was down for the count
of five.
In the fifth Cans had solved the
Beers style of fighting and easily
held his man off. occasionally planting
his left to the face. 1t was Cans
round.
In the sixth round, the Boer fought
back strongly and did not appear in
the least distressed. 1t was Cans
round, however. 4,
At the end of the seventh Cans had
a big lead and it looked at this stage
as if it would be easy work, although
the Boer seemed not to have weakened
greatly.
In round eight, Cans beat his man
hard and the Boer was compelled to
stall. He seemed bit weak as he took
his chair.
The bell rang with Cans having easy
honCrs in the ninth.
In the 10th Cans fioored the Boer
for the count with a right in the pit
of the stomach.
In the 18th Cans floored Unholz and
the latter came up grogy and SO dazed
that he could not see. The referee then
stopped the fight and declared Cans
the winner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-15

renee. These cases of looting which
had been going on for some time puz-
zled The railroad detectives for a long
time. but suspicion pointed to Hood
and he was arrested Wednesday night
in Portland by Deputy Sheriff Harry
Rich of this city. He was Immediately
brought to this city and locked up.
At the hearing yesterday morning
he pleaded not guilty and was repre-
scented by Hon. S. S. Brown The case
was adjourned until this morning when
witnesses will be summoned. sl>
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-15

All doubt as to the fate of J. X. Sal
isbury of Rockport, who has been
missing since the first of the week.
when he went out in a gasoline launch
for fishing trip, was dispelled Thurs
eday,,when a launch which ,drfted
ashore at Crabtree point. North Hav-
ell, was identified, as. his. Frank Sails
bury. son Of the missing man. made
the identification. It is supposed that
the, launch became. disabled and was
swamped in the heavy seas. Salisbury
was 40 years old, A widow and two
sons survive.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-15
On Charge Of Larceny.

Hewett C. Hood a brakeman in the
employ of the Maine Central rail
road, was arraigned yesterday morn
ing before Trial Justice Dana P. Fos-
ter. charged with being connected with
the car looting at Oakland last NOvem-
Der. At the time he was member OF
the crew with Joseph Pelkey of this
city and Fred S. Cressey who were
recently sentenced at Auburn to Is and
u months respectively for similar Of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-15
WINTHROP.
Mrs. Myra Adams has returned from
a visit in Skowhegan and Scion.

Winthrop people will be interested
in the announcement of the marriage
last Wednesday of Harry Wormwood
to an Auburn young lady. Mr.. Worm
wood was for two seasons a member
of the Winthrop Trolley League base
ball club and has many friends here
who wish him happiness. He is playing
this season on the Fall River New
England League team.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-15
OAKLAND.
Thomas Trask,
grip.

Thomas Trask died at his home on
Oak street about noon yesterday. Mr..
TraslS was veteran of the Civil War
and an honored member of Sergeant Wy
man Post, G. A. r. He had been in fair
w good health until few days before
his death, when he was taken sick. He
had become somewhat better when he
suffered an. attack of heart disease,
which caused his death. Funeral ar
engagements will be announced later.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-15

a large number of iialiowell music
lovers att anded the public rehearsal! OF
Tho Augusta Festival Chorus under the
direction of Prof. Chapman at the
Penney Memorial church last evening
at Augusta
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-15
Funeral of Late Mrs. Mary FurIony

Funeral services were held for Mrs.
Mary Furlong from the residence of
her husband at 1 o'clock yesterday af-
ternoon. The floral offerings were most
profuse and very beautiful. Rev. c. F.
Sargent ofliciated at the ceremonies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-15

George Faulkner of Gardiner, cook
in the Home hospital, has leased the
house belonging to the Home on the
Gardiner road and will move in very
soon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-15

Phillips Brooks Milliken celebrated
the fourth anniversary of his birth
yesterday afternoon at his home on
Franklin street. A number of his little
friends were invited to see him. Re
freshmentS were served and Il pleasant
afternoon passed. He was the recipient
of 4 large number of presents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-15

The entertainment at City hall last
evening given by the L. @. G. C. was
a success. \ social dance followed.
which vas enjoyed by about 50
couples. the bazaar held in the after
noon netted neat sum. Candy, cooked
food, fancy articles and ice cream was
on sale by the ladies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-15

y large consignment of wiring stool
for the L., W. & y. Ry. has arrived
at tho N. G. r. r. freight depot ani
is being transported by team to thu
car barn in Augusta. Albert Longfel-
low of this city has the contract
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-15

The Hallowell High school baseball
team will go to Kent's Hill Saturday
to cross bats with the second team of
that institution. The trip will be made
by team.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-15

Thomas H. Stanwood, late Co. A. LIST
Me. Fl. A., has been transferred here
from the Northwestern Branch at Mil
waukee, Wis. He was formerly mem
Der of this Home, and was assigned to
Co D.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-15

The work on the new stone bridge
on the Vaughan estate just below the
Cascade falls is progressing rapidly.
The bridge when completed will be a
beautiful affair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-15
Local N office.

/ wish to notify the public prices OF
ice for the season beginning May Is
ending Oct. IS, 1908, 50 pounds daily
81 season, per month $1.15.
may12G5t +. c. MOORE.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-15

Cyrus l.. Kidder, late Co. B, s1st
United States Colored Infantry, has
been admitted to the Home and assign
ed to Co. Nj. He was formerly res
ident Of Danbury, Ct.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-15

The Junior class of the Hallowcil
High school Will tender q reception tn
the members of the Senior class at
CITY hall this evening. Only members
Of the two classes will attend
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-15

Mrs. Leon Gaylord is on a short
visit to DR.. and Mrs. L. J. Robinson.
Main street, before leaving for Boston
for a weeks visit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-15

l.. II. Haines left for Fort Fairfield
yesterday, after a visit of several
weeks with his family in this city Mr..
Haines has the contract for erecting q
large bank building in that town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-15

adjutant, left yesterday for Boston,
where he will pass a short leave.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-15

OF the 1.125,00O persons in Berlin who
support themselves or themselves and
families, only 5s.611, or, less than 5A,
per cent. have incomes Of STA or more
a year. About ! ,O66, 900 have less than
that amount, and more, than half of
these even less than s$214 a year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-15

A. f. Reynolds. of Freeport is calling
on friends in town. Mr.. Reynolds is in
charge of the Freeport Electric Rail-
road and was formerly of this town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-15

A mistake was made in the an
nouncement of the Relief Corps supper
in yesterdays issue of the Journal. 1t
will be May q, instead of June 81.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-15

Mrs. Dwinal Cornish. Mrs. j. N.
COMBS. Mrs. Otis c. Elliott of Bath
and Mrs. Merritt Lermond of Quincy,
Mass. passed Sunday as guests of
Mrs. Judson Eldridge, Bartlett street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-15

There was a large attendance at the
drill last night of Co A. The drill was
held out Of doors and Capt. McKenna ex-
pressed himself as highly satisfied with
the work done by the boys.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-15

Augustus Guitre. who has been
visiting Napoleon Audet for some
time, has returned to his home in
Myra, Quebec.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-15

Mrs. Harry Sawyer and daughter
Madeline of Watervilc returned home
Monday, after visit with Mrs. Saw
yer's sister, Mrs. Ed Smith.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-15

George Cottwcll, who was hurt in
the saw mill at Richmond Monday
came homo Wednesday. He expects to
return to work in few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-15

As usual a large audience greeted
the amateurs at Wilson hall last even
ing, who were especially good and
some being extremely funny
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-15
SOUTH GARDINER.

Charles Averill OF Waterville was in
town Wednesday. ....
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-15

The Sunshine Club will meet with Mrs
John Watson, Washington street, at the
us,,al hour this afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-15
Today's Concert,

March -''Shannon," Wilder
Overture" Niagara" Boethger
WatZes-Woman's Love- Fahrbach
Selection from Army Chaplain.'
arr. Weyrelas
Notwithstanding with the Baby"
Anthony
Medley of French Canadian Airs
rrbiap,o
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-15

Ivan Prentiss night operator at the
telephone exchange, has returned to his
duties, after being confined to his home
at Benton Station with an attack of the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-15
FAIRFIELD.

Mr. and Mrs. w. w. Nye left Thurs
day for Skowhegan to visit friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-15
m1eOdtf
GARDINER.

Alta special meeting"tonight of Maine
rommandery, X. r., the order of the Red
Cross will be conferred.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-15

The meeting of Halloween Co, No.
25 L. r., X. of P. will be held at $50
this evening. .ttMemorial day plans will
be discussed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-15

'Twenty members of Court Robert
Emmett Foresters of America, went to
Augusta last evening to assist in the for
nation of a new court.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-15

cntc ot Portland are the guests, OF Mr.
and Mrs. Z. l.. Hall. Main street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-15

w. u. Spaulding, the druggist, is in
stating a handsome new soda fountain
and counter at his drug store on Water
street. The whole outfit will be one of
the finest in the three cities.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-15

Mrs. William M, Gustin of Caribou
is visiting her sister here for few
days Mrs Gustin was a former resi-
dent of this town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-15

Mr.. and Mrs. George Crttwcll are re-
joicing over the birth of a fine daugh-
ter
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-15

Miss Louise Foster, who has been in
Portland for several days visit, has re
turned to her home here
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-15

Eli Gregory underwent a surgical!
operation at the City hospital at Au-
gusta Wednesday for trouble of the
nose.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-15

Carl Jackson who has been on a few
days visit to friends in Dover, has re-
turned homo
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-15

Carl Duren, who has been passing a
few days at Belfast, has returned
home. 30"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-15

Mr.. and Mrs. w. w. Brown and
niece, Miss May Jewett of New York
arrived Tuesday for the summer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-15

Mrs. Alfred Curtsy, who has been Wis
iting friends here, has returned to her
horne in China.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-15

Mrs. Joseph Black left Wednesday
Tor 1t tWo-waeks visit in WiScasSct.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-15

Charles Furlong left the Home yes
to-day on 81 furlough TO Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-15
HALLOWELL.

Miss Pauline Freeman. class of '0S,
Fl. IT, s., plans to enter Colby College
81 this fall ,t.' lE 't~t'.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-15

Ralph Robinson has gone to work in
Portland for his uncle, Everett Robin
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-15

Phillip Reed, who has been in Newport
visiting his brother, has returned home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-15
NATIONAL HOME.

officer Of the day, Capt. Henry
Paulsen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-15

Rev c. A. Hayden of Augusta will
preach at the Unvcrsalist church Sunday,
May r. Mr.. Hayden was formerly pastor
of the Gardiner church and will undoubt-
eddy have large audience to greet him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-15
Rubber Stamps

CALL ON NE for rubber stamps Of
every kind, seal presses, check ,protec-
tors. stencils and stamp supplies.
Prices lower than Boston dealers ask
for same goods.
"A. e. WARNER.
sAu0Msta, No.
Telephone 14s-fz s69 Green q.
las1AAAa
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-15

William A. Mcdonald has been
granted IL furlough which he will pass
Iii Alma
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-15

Royal A. Fifield has reported fol
duty from furlouSh enjoyed in Chel-
sea, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-15

ing furlough in Milford, Mass, re-
turned yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-15

The Ladies' Aid of the Randolph Meth
odist church met "Wednesday afternoon
with Mrs. H. w. Peaslee Maple street
Plans were made for reception at the
vestry Thursday evening to the new pas
tor, Rev. Charles f. Jones. ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-15

Robert S. Edison returned to the
He" Yesterday from furlough pass
ed j. ',stnn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-15

Aichael Conroy, who has been pass
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-09-23
WHY NO RELIEF

Thomas ". Ryan testified ON tho
witness stand In New York that
more than 30 per cent of the oN-
listing railroad stocks in this coun-
try is water. Lest his statement
might have been misunderstood, Dis
trlct Attorney jerome asked Mr..
Ryan to repeat his assertion, and
then when the latter reiterated IT,
Mr. Jerome asked him to explain.
Little of the stocks which have
been issued MIR. Ryan said. "reprc-
sent actual money investment In
most instances. the stocks were TAX.
cn hy the promoters. who invested
merely few dollars IN personal eN-
pcnses while promoting the enter
prise. and bonds were issued from
the proceeds Of which the road was
built"
These stocks aggregate billions;
every sl00 share Is a demand from
the holder for annual dividends,
which the people have 10 pay.
What has been done 70 prevent
such spurious issuance Of watcrcd
stock These humid securities have
poured forth from Wall street IN n
mighty flood They have engulfed
the country with unjust transportn-
ton taxes-for transportation
charges merely are taxes levied 10
maintain the modern public high
way the steam railroad,
Can complaint be registered If
,he people this year question the
validity OF haltIng pledges 10 devise
means 20 prevent tho issuance Of
watcrcd stockso When tho controll-
ing political party with every
branch Of the government in its
hands. permitted these abuses to
grow TO such huge proportions, is
It probable that it viii be the most
efficient instruments whcrowith 10
cure the conditions?