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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-24
CONDITIONS IMPROVING.
Applications for Work In Massachu'
sets Cities Are Growing Less.

Boston. Jan. PA statement OF the
work done by the state employment
| agents of Boston. Springfield and Fail
River and the relation of the number
of the unemployed to the number OF
positions open TO men and women, as
showi by the figures of the agencies
was issued late today by c. f. Get
temy, chief Of the bureau of statis-
tics of labor. The report says in part:
THE number of applications for en-
ployment and for help wanted, as
shown by the agency records, show
gratifying improvement in conditions
and indicates that the actual amount
of unemployment at this time. while
no doubt considerable in the aggregate
and possibly acute in certain instances,
has probably been exaggerated. The
total number of applications filed as
result of the endeavors OF the
agencies from Dec. 1, 1907 to date Of
yesterday totals 1858.
1.-The totals show that in January up
to date there have been 4l07 applica-
tons for work as against 1887 dur
ing the corresponding 10 weeks days in
December or Il falling off of 1880. On
tie other hand the total number Of
help wanted by employers as shown
by the records was 723 in January
AGAINST G39 In December"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-24

The friends of John Harlow Edge
comb. at one time we'll known here
will be interested to learn the partic-
ulars of the accident which caused his
death at Napd, Cal, about Christmas
time. Mr.. Edgecomb was chief engi-
nsr of the tug boat Fox, the boat be-
ing used to tow large gravel barges
from Napa to San Francisco, the grav-
el being used there for building pur-
poses. When six miles from Napa the
engine backed fire, blowing open the
furnace doors with terrific force, fill
ing the furnace room with fire. Mr..
Edgecomb was knocked down by the
force of the explosion. With his clothes
a mass of flames he made a desperate
attempt to reach the dack and had al
most succeeded when the skin from
his hands, being SO badly burned, tore
away, causing him to fall back into
the furnace room which by that time
was a mass of flames He again climbed
the stairs leading TO the upper deck
which he reached with the aid of the
captain, who to eXtinguish the fire in
his clothing, threw him into the Napa
river. Mr.. Edgecomb was taken in a
launch to Napa, where he was hur-
ried to st. Michaers hospital, where he
died five days later. The tug boat was
destroyed by the fire. Mr.. EdgecOmb
and wife We're burned out during the
great fire in San Francisco following
the earthquake, and had since made
their home in Napa.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-24
EDWARD A. Mcdowell.
Eminent American Composer Dies at
His Home In New York.

New York, Jan. 23-Edward Alexander
Mcdowell, one of Americas foremoS.
connosers. died at the Westminster hotel
at o'clock tonight. He was IS years
Of age.
Death was due to a nervous affection.
In the spring of 1905 and while still! In
his prime, Mr.. MacDowell suffered ner-
vous collapse from which he failed to re-
cover. During the past year lis intimate
associates realized that the end was not
far off. The composer spent last sum-
mer at his summer home iii Peterboro,
n. H., returning on Nov. l to this city
where he had made his home during
winters since 1896, when he moved hero
from Boston. Mr. Mcdowell was no;
greatly benefited by his rest In the coun-
try and from the date Of his return to
town this winter he failed rapidly Dur.
ing the past few days hop of ulti"'ate
recovery was abandoned and today those
in attendance announced that death was
mor,entarily expected.
At the bedside during his last moments
we're his wife. his father and mother,
Thomas F. and Frances NJ. Mcdowell.
the latter's sisters. the Misses Nevins
forth.
Mcdowell, who was known as 6
composer and pianist not only in his owr
but In foreign lands. was born In this
city Dec 49, 1S61b He studied In Paris
and at Frankfort-on the-Main and laugh
the piano at Darmstadt Conservatory
and at Wiosvadenn. When he returned
to this country in 1883 and took up his
home in Boston he was already famous
as a composer Of orchestral, piano ant
vocal music. In 1896 he became professor
of music at Columbia University and helc
the position until 1904. In 1S91-9S he was
president Of the American Society Of Mu
sicians and Composers.
M,rnore,re mare among modern com.
posers Of course has not yet been def
nitely fixed. but the best critical opinion
not only in America but in Europe gives
hin, hioh STANDING H'e heet o""h".fr'
compositions are frequently heard In Eu-
rorean concert halls. his piano concerts
are played by many OF the worlds lead
ing rianists, while his piano writings are
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-24
CONDENSED DISPATCHES,

The wind sweeping across the bay
at noon Wednesday lifted IS feet Of
the hotel Piazza Of the Corondo Union
Hotel at Peaks Island, and carried
most of it over the roof into an ad-
joining lot.
John Andrejack, IA years Of age,
broke through thin ice and was
Drowned while skating at Bridgeport,
IT.. Thursday afternoon and Frank
HAYES, - years DID, met a similar fate
from like cause at Danbury Thursday
night.
George Canty, valet to William Fa-
versham, committed suicide Thursday
night al Chicago by inhaling gas. n"
motive for the act could be learned by
the police. Canty left a note asking
that his wife and his uncle. Frank Lof-
tus of Bangor, Me-, be advised Of his
act.
Rabbi Samuel Schulman Of Temple
ethel, New York City, and Alfred
Montgomery. an artist Of New AuI>
lily, We're the guests Of honor Thurs
day evening at the monthly dinner Of
the Knife and Fork Club at Kansas
City. Mo. Mr.. Montgomery gave an
illustrated talk on art. Rabbi Schulz
man spoke on Money as a Measure OF
A4anhoud.
Lewis Woodman, aged %, and Miss
Blanche Adkins, 16 years old. were
drowned Thursday in Lake Gardner,
Anesbury, Mass. They went skating
on the lake in the afternoon and when
they failed to return home this even
ing their parents caused a search to
be made. A hole was found in the ice
and the police using graphing irons
soon recovered the body of Miss Ad-
kins. The search for Woodman's body
was still in progress late at night.
The New Brunswick Legislature was
dissolved by Lieut.. Tweedie Thursday
at Fredericton, n. B.. and the writs
will be Feb. % and elections March
3. In Gloucester county the elections
will be on March 2. The government
will meet in st. John Friday and 1t Is
expected that the resignation Of Hon.
Iames Barnes, member without port
folio, which was rendered some weeks
! ago, will be accepted. Mr.. Barnes Is
t. 1'''-s 81" inomio ration work.
An effort on the part Of the Sopho-
M. - j. ne .nivelsily OF Pennsylva-
to break up the annual class dinner of
the Freshmen Thursday night In Phil.
adelphia precipitated an incipient riot
in kuglers fashionable restaurant, in
the course Of which nearly $500 worth
Of damage was done by the students. A
riot call was sent and 80 policemen
" ere hurried out to quell the disturb
ance A number Of students were beaten
by the police and half a dozen were
arrested.
Preparatory to the wedding of Miss
Gladys Vanderbilt and Count Laszlo
Szechenyi of Austria, set for next Mon
day, there was a rehearsal Thursday
of the ceremony at the Vanderbilt man
sion, Fifth Seventh street and Fifth
avenue. New York City. Count Szec-
henyi took his place beside his BRIDE
to-be just as he will on the day of
the wedding. and the chancel choir
and the quartet of St Patricks Ca.
theorial went through the march and
rehearsed the music to be heard at the
wedding.
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generally esteemed for their originality
and true musical worth. The same thing
may be said of many of his songs. A
movement to raise a MacDowell Memorial
fund has been In progress for some time
and several thousand dollars have been
gathered by subscription and by Mac
Dowell concerts by various musical or
carnations in different parts Of the conn-
try. The chief aim OF the promoters,
leading musicians and patrons Of musical
art. was to insure the comfort Of the
composer in his helplessness after his
breakdown ard that of his family. Sec
ondarily 1t was intended to establish at
the MacDowell home in Peterboro home
for musicians as a memorial to the COM
poser. On June last a MacDowell ben
eft was held at Sale Graded in Paris.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-24
WATERVTLLE.
THE BOYS CONFERENCE.
About 800 Lads from All Over State
Expected at Portland.

From all over the State notices from
boys and their leaders are being re-
ceived at the Portland Y. NJ. c. A.,
indicating the large number who are
making ready to attend the Third An
nnal Conference of Maine boys arrang-
ed by the State Young Mems Chris
tan Association, for the boys of the
churches and local Y. NJ. c. AS.
AS early as last Monday, word had
been received from IS different towns
some of which were going to send
more than ore group of boys. 1t Is
expected that there will be in the vi
cinity of 800 boys from outside Of Port
land. Carlos Hill and his committee
have been as busy as bees hunting
homes in which to entertain the WIS.,
itors. DR.. Hulbert's committee. as
sisted by ladies representing the Fed
GRAFTON of Churches, preparing tur-
key supper for the boys on Friday
night This is to be served in the
big gymnasium of the Association
building.
Speakers from outside Of the State
have already begun to arrive. E. w.
Lord of the National Child Labor
Committee was in Gardiner Thursday.
and r. A Waite of the International
Committee of Young Mems Christian
Association arrived in Portland the
same day to fill a preliminary engage
mert in that city
1t is anticipated that the afternoon
trains into Portland will require spe-
citl cars to accommodate the influx Of
delegates.
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Ellis.Burns.

At the parochial residence of the
Church Of the Sacred Heart In this
city Wednesday evening Miss Mary E.
Burns became the bride of Harry NJ.
Ellis of Lynn. The ceremony, while
quiet. was impressive and was per-
formed by Rev. ]. P. Michigan in the
presence of q few friends.
The bride was attended by her sis
ter, Miss Elizabeth. and the groom by
James Burns, brother of the bride.
Mrs. Ellis is the daughter Of Street
Commissioner and Mrs. John Burns of
this city. graduate Of our own pub
lie schools and enjoys the friendship
of q host of friends. with whom she
was ever popular.
Mr.. Ellis is a son Of Fred Ellis. a
contractor of Lynn. formerly Of Angus
Ia. He Is we'll known in this vicinity
and liked by all who know him. They
will reside in Lynn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-24
14-YEAR-OLD HERO
Rescues Sleeping Man from Burning
House at MiddIeboro, Mass.

Middleboro. Mass. Jan. 23.-The
bracery Of a 14year-old boy. Antonio
Veroni, in entering a burning dwell
ing house tonight, saved the life OF
Michael Brodder, who was ASLEEP
there Brodder is a laborer 60 years
Of age He lived in a single story
two-room house, in the rear Of the
electric light station. Tonight the
building took fire In some way un-
known.
While the fremen, hampered by
frozen hydrants. were trying to get
a stream on the fire. Brodder tired
from his days labor, slept soundly on
Tho little building was almost en-
tirely wrapped in flames when young
varoni remembering that Brodder
slept there, made his way through
the smoke and dragged the man out.
Prodder was in a semi conscious con-
dition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-24

and Their Trials" He is a graduate oil
the University of Pennsylvania and as
he has spent some years as q mission.
airy in Africa he is well qualified to SPEAK
on the subject"
met at the Zeta Psi house Thursday even.
ing. The club last spring offered a ban.
ner to the champion interscholastic of
Aroostook. and this meeting was for the
purpose OF awarding the banner to Houl-
ton High school. 1t Is planned to meet
every two weeks from now out There
was n good attendance. The following
new students were admitted to member
ship: r. l.. Erwin. ]. l.. johnson. 7. p.
Packard, Il. w. Hogan. Guy w. Vail.
D. E. Clark.
The Women's Division Of the college
have organized n glee club and will be-
gin work in rehearsals at once. The fol-
Lowing officers have been chosen. Pres,
Verena CLANCY: vice Pres. Agrandece
Record: Sec. and Treas, Margaret Field
ing. Miss Davidson, musical instructor
OF Coburn, will act as director of the
club.
A three-volume edition of Shakespeare
was recently presented TO the library at
Foss hall by friend in the city.
President White is to deliver a lecture
on Colby and Her Fitting Schools be-
fore the Ministers Congress which is to
be held in Boston on Feb. 9.
President Whites annual reception to
the alumni. students and friends of the
college. will take place on the evening
of Feb. 10.
Anderson, 'oe, was unable to attend rec
itations last week on account of illness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-24
Congregational Annual Meeting.

Tho annual meeting of the Congre-
gational church was held "Wednesday
evening in the church vestry. There
was d good attendance and interesting
reports were given from the various
societies OF the church showing that the
church is in most healthy condition
After the roll call, to which many re-
sponded. the following officers were
elected for the year:
Clerk, Mrs. William E. Beard; treas
urer, Henry Martin; church MEMBER
snip committee, the pastor, deacons and
Mrs. James r. Potter and Mrs. Charles
). COBB; deaconesses, Mrs. Warren W.
Wight, Mrs. Van r. Beedle, Mrs. Lew
eliyn J. Philbrick.
The meeting was preceded by a Bas-
ket supper Which was well attended and
thoroughly enjoyed. The committee
having the supper in charge was Mrs.
van X. Becd!e, Mrs. Jere Prebie, Mrs.
Elmer Cummings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-24
PROSPEROUS YEAR.
saptists Close Parish Year With Sup
per and Entertainment.

The Ladies' Aid Of the Baptist So
clety gave supper and entertainment
last evening in connection with the an
nual parish meeting. There was a large
attendance of the parish membership
and the reports Of the various officers
showed the finances of the parish to
be in excellent condition with a prom
Using outlook for the future.
The housekeepers at the supper were
Mrs. Luther Stephenson, Mrs. Florence
Creenleaf, Mrs. John Mari, Mrs. Will
liam Peaslee and Mrs. A. w. Nc
Causland. Those who assisted in serv-
ing were Miss Flora Danforth. Miss
Lola Smith. Miss Zetta Nudd, Miss
Grace Fleming, Miss Elsie Dill, Miss
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-24
ONLY So APPLY
For Work at Boston Out Of Hundrsds
In the Crowd.

Boston. Jan. 23.-Several hundred I'm.
employed men under the leadership OF
Morrison z. Swift followed by as many
more interested spectators, appeared In
front Of the State House this after
noon. and, marching up the steps. de-
manded work.
Sergeant-at-Arms Remington direct
ed the men to the state free employ.
ment bureau on Kneeland street. The
men, led by Mr.. Swift, then marched
to kneeland street and sought Walter
L. Sears. In charge Of the state free
employment agency. Mr.. Sears stated
that he would be glad to have all APP
ply and their applications would be
placed on file. But Sc awaited themselves
Of the offer and the army soon dis
appeared.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-24
'Beane'sDrug Store
Gardiner, Maine.

To the Public:
Following are facts about the
GREATEST KIDNEY REMEDY
known to modern medical science:
This remedy is FARNHAM'S
KIDNEY TABLETS. They contain
the most valuable substances known
to ancient medieval or modern
scientific research. This remedy is so
compounded that it meets the most
severe cases of kidney troubles, and
beneficial results will be brought
about by the use of but one box OF
these World Renowned Kidney Tab
lets.
The first ingredient entering into
Farnham's Kidney Tablets is Saw
Palmetto, a purely vegetable SUBJ
stance that has been used by the best
physicians in all ages Of the world for
difficult kidney diseases.
The sacond ingredient is Buchu. II
is not only known by medical men as
great kidney medicine but by the
world at large as one Of the best sub
stances that can possibly enter into a
preparation.
The third ingredient is Queen Of the
Meadow. Everybody KNOWS what 1t Is.
1t is world-renowned for it's unex-
celled medicinal value in all forms of
severe cases of kidney troubles.
Last but not least, Citrate Of Lithia.
All medical works speak very highly
of Lithia Citrate for difficult and
serious kidney and bladder troubles.
Here we have four of the best sub
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the cure of kidney diseases, carefully
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Thousands are using these World Re-
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Don't delay. Get box today.
Delays are dangerous, especially If
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ONE HUNDRED TABLETS in each
box, only soc Sold by all druggists.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-24
Colby Notes.

A beautiful oil painting was recently
reserting the coat of arms of the United
States. The painting also includes rec
ord Of the military career of Brevet Gen
eral Charles P. Baldwin. who graduated
from Colby In the class Of 1858 The rec
ord begins with General Baldwin's enlist
ment July 26. 1867. and concludes with his
honorab BILE discharge In March, 1876 Cen
eral Baldwin enlisted in the 18th Maine
Volunteer Infantry and was mustered out
in Portland. The painting. which Is flne-
~ executed. has been hung in the recep-
ton room Of the fraternity house and
forms a beautiful addition to the adorn-
.nent Of the room.
The following Is quoted from the last
issue Of the Echo: After considerable
correspondence with the SPEAKERS engag-
ed to visit Colby this winter. the pro-
gram has been finally settled and will in
clude the following lectures. AS already
announced, Woodman Bradbury, D. D.,
of Cambridge, and an alun1nus Of this
college, will deliver an address entitled
"A Message for Life" on Friday even
ing. Jan. "a. On Feb. Z. instead Of Feb.
"a as previously expected. Payson Smith
OF Augusta, superintendent Of education
for the State Of Maine. will speak on
1.-The Next Steps in Education" One
week from that date. Harrington Put
nam, IL D., Of New York City, who is
in all proba bility the ablest admiralty
LAWYER in the United States. has been en-
gagged to lecture. His subject will be
athletics in Early American History"
The following lecture. which VIII be Illus
trated will be delivered March 10 by
Rev J. Chester Hyde Of Dexter. Mr..
Hyde will describe 1.-THE Congo People
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-24

Bessie Charles and Mrs. Theresa Young
The entertainment, which was in
charge Of Mrs. L. H. Clarke, included
readings by Miss Belle James; piano
solos by Miss Helen Brown of Halo
Well; duets by Mrs. w. NJ. Douglass
and Mrs. l.. II. Clarke and by Miss
Grace Flemming and Mrs. l.. H.
Clarke.
Deacon I. s. Mitchell presided over
the Parish meeting. The reports of the
various officers of the parish were read
and accepted and the following board
of officers elected for the ensuing year:
Clerk-Miss Carrie Haskell.
Prudential Committee-W. 8. Stevens,
]. w. Hunt. Herbert NJ. Hamlin.
Collector-H. n. Bates.
Treasurer-F. E. McCausland.
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Ralph E. Bailey.

Ralph E. Bailey, the brakeman on
the Maine Central Railroad, Who was
killed yesterday morning at Leeds
Junction by being damned between two
freight cars, was well known in this
city. He made his home here, when On
this erd of the road, and large circle
of friends were shocked by his I'M
timely death. Bailey was brakeman
on train 291 and while pulling the pins
was caught between two cars. He lived
but % minutes. His home Is at East
Livermore, where the remains were
taken.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-24
PITTSFTEl.D.

William E. Priest. tax collector and
constable of this town. met with very
serious accident a little after II O'Clock
Thursday noon, by slipping and falling
on the hard wood floor in his Office il
the National Bank building, receiving
compound fracture of the right ankle
He was alone at the time and his means
brought assistance. The fracture was
reduced by three local physicians and
about 100 he was taken to his home
on Hartland avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-24

The Ladies' Literary Club of this
place was represented at the Fedora
ton Of Women's Clubs held at Lewis
ton Wednesday by Mrs. C. H. Shaw,
president, Mrs. L. T. Carleton. vice
president, Mrs. G. c. Parker. secretary
Mrs. ]. A. Foster, treasurer, Mrs. D.
X. Merrill of the instruction commit
tee, and three other members, Mrs. H
r. Benson. Mrs. E. H. Penniman and
MISS Flora Lacroix
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WIN THROUGH HANDICAP.
Gardiner Bowlers Score More Points
But Hallowel Wins the Contest.

Tho bowlr~ cont st between Hallowell
ard Gardner ''; night at McGonald's
alleys was Won by Gardiner on the result
OF the strings by score of 1862 to 12l6
But with the 1O-polnts handicap allowed
to Hallowell 4 team of less experience
the visitors from upriver We're the win
ners by a score of 1916 to 1862. This
makes 4 rubber game necessary. which
VIII probably be played next weak Jones
of Hallowell made q three-strirg total
of 81 The score in detail:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-24

A letter has been received at head
quarters, stating that E. l.. Taylor
Jr., congressman from Columbus, Ohio
is to introduce at the present session
OF Congress a bounty bill for Union
eX-prsoners of war, and that soldiers
who would be benefited by such a bill
can. undoubtedly, aid in its passage by
addressing the congressman of their
district upon the subject.
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The Subscription dancing party Civ

Tho Subscription dancing party Civ
en- last evening at G. A. r. hall proved
very successful. The affair was under
the auspices Of the Gardiner Social
Club and although the attendance was
not as large as on some previous occa-
sions the event proved an enjoyable
one. Refreshments were served during
the evening In the Banquet hall. The
auair was In charge of DR.. F. II. Put.
nam. aided by an efficient committee
or arrangements.
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James NJ, kellev-

James \. Kelley died in the hospital
early yesterday forenoon, the cause be-
ing chronic intestinal nephritis. He
was born in Center Harbor, N. H.,
about "a years ago. and was a shoe
maker by trade. He enlisted in Co. NJ,
32d Mass. Inf. March &c, 1866, and
was discharged at Fort Warren, Bos-
ton. June 20, 1865. He was admitted to
this Home from Haverhill Oct. 16. 1905.
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Gotch Wins from Barnes.

Springfield, Mass, Jan. 23.-The SUI
perior strength of Heavyweight Cham
pion Frank Gotch brought him victory
tonight in his handicap wrestling match
with the middleweight champion, Jim
Barnes. Gotch agreed to throw Barnes
three times in one hour and accom-
~l'slled his task after some clever work.
The time for the falls in order was
1879; 1890 and 1900
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st. Matthew's Choir rehearsal at 7.30
this evening in the parish Lecture
room, rain or shine 1t is important that
every member be present. as the exec
utive committee on the supper will re-
port.