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The San Francisco call., 1908-05-26
CHUTEs

The new vaudeville program at the
Chutes was received with great ap-
proval yesterday afternoon and even
ing by large audiences. Individual hits
were recorded by Fred Sosman, the
members of the Grace Tempest trio of
singers and dancers and all the other
artists on the long and unusually ex-
cellent bill. The skating exhibitions in
the rink, are also attracting much at
tention. Thursday night will be anna
teur night in the theater
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-26

SALERNO. the most Deft and Dexterous Of
al Jugglers: KENNEDY 4 ROONEY. KEANE
& BRISCOE Co. DIXON BROS. last week
MADAME MAURIcIA MORICHINI. MIGNoN-
BTTE KOKIS. GALETTPs MONKEYS. NEW
oRPHEUM MOTION PIGIC RES Last week
BLANCHE DAYNE. presenting for the 1rst time
here Mr. Cressy's latest skit. THE WYOMING
WHOOP.r
Evening Prices: 1oc 25c soc. 75c. Box Seats
81 90. Matinee Prices fexcept Sundays and Hol-
days: 1Oc. DC SOC. Phone WEST 5000.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-26
ADJUSTMENTS

RACES COMMENCE AT 40 P. NJ. SHARP
For special trains stopping at the track take
s. p. ferry, foot Of Market ST.; leave at II.
thereafter every 20 minutes until 40 p. u. NO
smoking In the last two cars. which are reserved
for ladies and their escorts. Returning, trains
leave track after nth and lnet races.
THOMAS II. WILLIAMS President
PERCY ". TREAT. Secretary.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-26

P. H Mccarthy, president Of the
state building trades. council. left yes
terday for Fresno in answer to a tele-
gram to attend to a lockout In the
Hollenbeck & Bush and the MADEIRA
mills The owners OF these mills in
sisted last Saturday that the men work
nine instead Of eight hours. They re-
fused and were locked out.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-26

The reports presentedsat a meeting
Of the district council of gas workers
in Labor Council hall last Sunday show
that of the $40 members in the unions
In this city, Sacramento. Marysville,
Oakland and San Jose, only II are un-
employed.
The local union will nominate can
didates for officers for the new term
at a meeting next Thursday
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-26

A class OF 15 candidates was in
itiated at the last meeting of the gar
ment workers union. The union is
quite active at this time. has a large
membership and nearly all the mem
bers are employed
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-26
PRINCESS

PRINCESS
The delightful musical comedy. "Ths
Dear Girls, with Edwin Stevens as
professor of a school of acting, began
the final week OF it's run last night at
the Princess theater. Next Monday
night The Tar and Tartar will be
presented with Stevens in the stellar
role.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-26

Branch No. 3, Amalgamated carpen-
ters. at its meeting last night initiated
one candidate and admitted six mem
bers from other jurisdictions by card.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-26

Engineers union No. 81 will cleo
officers at its meeting next Monday
At the meeting last night three candi
dates were Initiated and two applica.
tions were received.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-26

At the last meeting of the printing
pressmen the secretary was instructed
TO make II appear on the minutes that
the recent assault upon men employed
by the Schmidt label company was not
committed by any member OF the
union. The union decided TO engage
legal talent to defend the action COM
menced against it by the company,
which charges that the union is inter
fering with its business
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-26

The molders' union will have its an
nual- outing and picnic at Shell Mound
park Sunday, June 81. The union ex-
poets to have a larger gathering than
il has ever before had.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-11
ReadfieId GRANGE.

There was u large attendance at the
meeting of Readficld Grange Saturday.
March I. In the forenoon the first and
second degree; were conferred upon
five candidates and three applications
for membership were received. After
an excellent dinner and Il social hour
the Grange was called to order and a
sclection by the choir followed. Viii"
liam Craig, president of the Maine
Pathological Society, was present and
gave a very interesting address on the
topic of marketing apples. He was
listened to with close attention and
answered many questions in relation
to packing and marketing this I'M
nortant crop. Misses Greeley and Will
iiamS favored those present with 81
song and piano accompaniment; then
followed q defamation, The Black
Horse ana His Rider" by Philip Wal
tcrS ard a poem. Down on tho MiranI-
ichi," an Old Home week episode. by C.
A. Mace Brother Cecil Freer favored
those present with a piano selection
and responded to an encore. w. ).
Weeks was present portion of the
day. also brother and sister Gray of
Winthrop.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-11
Gardiner Granqe.

The regular meeting of Gardiner
Grange. No. 459, P. Of H.. was held
Monday evening. Three applications
were received and one candidate took
the Third and Fourth degrees. At the
conclusion Of the meeting a short pro-
gram was carried out which consisted
of a debate or Good Roads" and to
soc what the Grange would do in or
der to help enlarge the appropriation
of 10000 which was recently voted by
Congress for the benefit of some of the
poor roads of Maine and see that
Maine got her share of the appropria-
ton, as this money is to be distributed
throughout the United States for the
betterment of thoroughfares only. At
tie next regular meeting to be held
March 90. a Measuring Contest will
be had and a good number are antici-
pating a pleasant time 1t is hoped
that all who can will attend as there
will be a large number initiated into
the order at that time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-11
MAX BRAVMAN ARRESTED
On Charge CT Burglary In Brockton-
Well known In Augusta.

The following dispatch will be read
with interest by many people:
Brockton, March 9.-Max Bravman,
aged %, of Augusta, Me, is under ar
rest here charged with breaking and
entering Isaac j. HanSon's cigar store,
80 Main street, early this morning, and
he will be arraigncd in the police court
tomorrow morning.
Bravman came to Brockton about a
week ago. He has had a room at the
Everett house, corner of Center and
Everett streets. and it was there he
was arrested late this afternoon by
Inspector James H. Grace and Patrol
man John E. Packer.
About $500 worth of cigars and pipes
were found in trunk in his room The
prisoner had nearly $50 in cash The
police claim to have made an import
ant capture as Mr.. Hanson identified
the goods recovered as having been in
his store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-11
~ living at home or working during

~ living at home or working during
vacations.
Returns were received from six
teachers in Kennohec county in village
schools, with normal training, all of
whom haG attended normal school for
two years. at cost ranging from $3.50
to $500. One had taught IA years: two.
II years; one, 10 years; one eight years,
and one, four years. One hal taught
eight years in her present position:
two, three years; one, two years: one
one year, and one was new in her pres
ent school. Wages varied from 49,
10 SO per week and averaged $9.GS. The
length OF the school year was from q
to Sc weeks and averaged SO weeks. Two
returns indicated an increase in wages
in recent years of $1.00 per week. One
teacher bearded at home. and five paid
board varying from 81 to 81 per week,
averaging So. Che did homework dur
ing vacations, two did hotel work, one
did sewing, and two remained at home
Five reported incidental expenses vary
ing from s. to $50 per year, averaging
$23. The gross annual school salaries
varied from s222 to 1850, averaging $780,
SO. ON the Easisof 81 weeks in a wear the
gross income Per week varied from
M.2S to 1892. averaging $685. The
average cosE of board for the school
year of So weeks was 500. The net
earnings per year, after deducting
board and incidental expenses, aver
aged $lS7.33. Two saved sums vary
ing from s75 to 500, either by living at
home or by working during vacations
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-11
"a Desperate Chance" March IL.

Theodore Kremer's latest dramatic
success "A Desperate Chance" will
have a presentation in this city at the
Opera house Thursday evening, March
Il. The action of the play is based
upon the killing of the Pittsburg, Pa,
grocer by the notorious Biddle Broth
ers, depicting their imprisonment, es-
cape and final death. The author pre-
sents the two most central male char
actors in garb entirely new to the
masses. showing what great hypnotic
power they controlled over the fair sex.
The story throughout is said to be of
the intense kind, Astounding with many
surprises of great heart interest.
The complete scenic production is
carried by the organization and it IS
said to be the most elaborate on tour,
containing many novelties Prices %,
80 and 80 cents. Seats now on sale.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-11

Officers Meady and Blaisdell of Gar
diner, Of the Humane Society, are still
doing good work in this vicinity, and
were in town yesterday afternoon on
their return from trip to Cross Hill,
in the town of Nassalboro, where they
had been for the purpose of looking
over Il barn belonging to Benjamin
Lamson. Of the condition of which
complaint had been made. The barn
was found to he in very bad shape. and
wholly unfit for the occupancy of the
four COWS and 4 horse which were
found in it, and the officers accordingly
moved the stock to the barn OF Fred E.
Harnden of Vassalboro until Lamson
can have an opportunity to make his
barn habitable. In speaking of the
condition of the barn the officers said
that it was one of the worst that they
ever had seen and wholly unfit to keep
animals in. 1t was practically no pro-
lection from the weather, and to use
their words, there was not bunch
of shingles on the whole roof The
condition of the animals was not bad.
except that the horse was thin. but the
barn was in such shape that it would
he cruelty to keep them there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-11
OUR NATIONAL DANGER.
Time to Cry Halt Before a Panic
Comes.

The business spirit is crushing out
the swccter element of home life. We
are in danger Of a great commercial
decline, because men, as a whole. think
only of getting wealth.
There are thousands, both men and
women. who do not take time to eat
properly. They rush through life, and
as result we have an age of indices-
ton, nervousness, irritability, sIeepless
nights, and morose disposition
There is not much difference between
downright suicide and the way sorna
people disregard unmistakable signs of
stomach trouble
With the great advance in tbo
knowledge of digestion and nutrition.
resulting in the discovery of Mi-o-na
tablets. there is no longer any excuse
for one to have ill health from
stomach weakness.
Mi-o-na strengthens the walls of the
stomach, stimulates secretion of tho
digestive juices, regulates the liver
and restores muscular contraction IN
the intestines and bowels. so no laxa-
tive is needed
DICK headaches, palpitation, bad
taste in the mouth, yellow skin.
lrrltability. coated tongue and melan-
choiy are few of the many Distress
ing results of indigestion. Mi-o-na
never fails to dispel all these troubles.
1t Is a scientific preparation guaran-
teed under the Pure Food Law by No.
141S.
Bowditch, Webster & Co. sell
Mi-o-na in 50-ceDt boxes, and guaran-
tee to refund the money If the remedy
does not give complete satisfaction.
Sold and guaranteed in Watervil,e
by Geo. W. Dorr and in Gardiner by
c. II. Bea ae
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-11

The regular meeting Of Koussinoc
Chapter. Daughters of the American
Revolution. was held with-Mrs. w. II.
Gannett. Monday afternoon with about
25 members present. One of the most
interesting meetings of the winter was
enjoyed Mrs. Frederick Danforth of
the Samuel Grant Chapter, Gardiner,
was the guest of the afternoon, and
at the conclusion of business matters
gave to the chapter a delightful pape".
Mrs. Danforth's account of her trip
to jamestown. Richmond and other
places of historic note was exceedingly
interesting, and so vivid, as to make
her hearers feel that they were in
reality visiting these quaint. old spots.
At its close the members gave her d
unanimous vote of thanks for the
pleasure they had enjoyed. The meet
ing then adjourned for social cup Of
tea served by Mrs. Gannett in the din
ing room.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-11

Since the members of Co. NJ. of The
2d Infantry began indoor rifle practice
in their armory in the basement of the
city building the interest in rifle prac-
tice throughout the city has been on
the increase, and bids fair to BECOME
general In addition to the company
teams Il team has also been organized
among the clerks at the Augusta post
Office, and Il team will soon be organi
led by the Henry G. Staples Camp. :.
of v. which means that there is liable
to be no small amount of practice from
now out. 1t is also said that some of
tie citizens have set up private ranges
in their cellars for light caibcr rifles,
and that some of them are getting so
proficient in the art of rifle shooting
that to hit the center is the rule rather
than the exception with them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-11

1t will be of interest to the large
number of customers Of Edwin Fl.
Langston that he received yesterday a
dispatch from NJ. c. Barnard & Co.,
stating that the Eureka Mines Com
pany had been listed on the Boston
Curb, so that it is now possible for any
one to see from day to day the quota
tons on this stock, and to take
advantage Of whatever prices may be
made. 1t also speaks well for the men
handling this stock that it should be
listed at such an early date.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-11

\ local in Tuesdays Journal, con-
corning the Colonial Music Co, may
have caused some readers to infer that
Melville Smith had sold his entire mu-
sic business. This is not 50, as Mr..
Smith only sold the Colonial Co. his
stock OF smaller musical instruments
and sheet music, retaining his entire
business interest in the piano and or
gan business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-11
AMUSEM ENTS.


The scenes from THE Merry
Widow. which compose the feature
film at the Opera house for Tuesday
and ftoday, were seen by many people
yesterday afternoon and evening and
gave general satisfaction The films
show parts of the acts of the operatta,
and included therein is the famous
Merry Widow Waltz and the whole
unites to present an attraction that is
novel as we'll as pleasing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-11

This is the week the expert demon
Strator is at A. a. Soule'S showing to
all who call the remarkable merits of
the Standard sewing machine. Darn
ing and mending, are chief features,
apart from the finer embroidery and
work you expect to see a machine do
1t is said the mending and darning are
equal to hand work
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-11

Hook ard Ladder No. 1 responded
to q still alarm at about s o'clock
Tuesday morning, due to "a slight fire
ut the house numbered % on Laurel
street. The fire was on the roof and
was caused by a spark from the CHM
nCy. Four chemicals were used. The
damage was small.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-11

Cony High will play basketball at
City hall Saturday evening, their on
ponents being the team from Old Town
High school. The game will be pre-
coded by a preliminary and the playing
will commence at o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-11

The Augusta Lumber co. shipped two
pairs of horses in charge of two men
to Greenville yesterday afternoon, on
their way to McEachern's camps, to
assist in the work of hauling out the
logs, which is now in progress.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-11
Remarkable Growth.

The best evidence of the popularity
of Watt & Bonds Blackstone cigars
is shown by the steady and wonderful
gain in sales one year over another.
4 gain Of 4.3S0.500 cigars seems large,
but this is the record for 1906 and 1907,
and Watt & Bond are justly proud Of
the showing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-11
Mt. Vernon Granuc.

Anniversary exercises occur SattIr-
day, March a. 1t is hoped that every
member will be present. The lecturer
has a pleasing program. An Oyster
dinner will be served. which will be in
charge of the committee, III. A. Com
stock. c. f.. Wcbbcr and H. S. Russ
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-11

Policy holders of the Insurance Com
pany of North America will be inter-
ested in the annual statement of that
great company, the Oldest in the
United States. which Macomber, Farr
Written publish in our advertising
columns today
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-11

Samuel T. Lee of this city, formerly
connected with the White Cloud laun-
dry on Bridge street, has purchased
the Peoples laundry at WaterviIle, and
will take possession today. Mr. Leo
is familiar with the business and will
doubtless make a success of his new
venture.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-11

The members of the Titcomb League
Bolton Hill school, are to give an en-
tertainment Friday evening, March Is.
All interested in schools will be well
come. Refreshments will be served
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-11

Bowditch, Webster & Co. have i'm
proved the appearance of their store
front by putting up Il new sign over
the entrance. The sign is of raised let
tiers done in gilt on black ground, and
is very neat
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-11

In the notice of the death of Mr.. and
Mrs j. a. Marston's child in yester-
day mornings Journal a mistake was
made in saying that the little one was
son. 1t was their daughter Joyce
who died.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-11

der and the contract was awarded to
him and the articles of agreement
signed. Mr. Briggs bid was s1,223.0 0
and includes the foundation, the con-
struction and painting. in fact every
thing excepting the seats and black
boards and the building must be begun
as soon as the ground is open and COM
pl, ted and turned over to the town on
or before Sept. 20 which will be ample
time in which to put in the seats be-
fore the fall term of school.
Rev. F. L. Hayward of Auburn
preached in the Methodist church Sun
day afternoon. This was Mr.. Hay
wards first appearance before a Kent S
Hill congregation but his sermon was
attentively listened to by large and
appreciative audience.
MIR. Z. G.. Palmer lost valuable COW
last week.
READFIELD DEPOT.
Mr.. and Mrs. Augustus l.. Bourne,
Bangor, were the guests of w. t.
Bourne Il few days last week on their
return from a visit to their son, Frank
y. Bourne, of Boston.
The announcement is received of the
marriage of Miss Lucine Jones of Cam
bridge, Mass, and Dr. Mark Newton of
Sahattus, Friday, March 6. Mrs. New
ton is well known here, and has many
friends who extend congratulations to
the happy couple After a trip Ia
Washington. ID. G., they will return tc
Sabattus where they will reside.
Miss Minnie O'Conncl, Winthrop,
was visiting friends IN Rcadfcid, Fri
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Collins, Var
mouthvilc, were at Maranacoola Fri
day, selecting Il site for cottage
which will be substantially built, fol
occupation summer or winter in the
early Spring. Relatives from this vii
laSc met with them, enjoying Il few
social hours and a fine picnic dinner.
Mrs. Willis Bickford and grandchid,
Baby Alice Sanborn, went 10 New
Gloucester, Saturday, where they will
pass Il few days with relatives.
NJ. S. Collins commenced running
his saWmill at Hoyt'S Monday. There
is quite a large lot of long timber and
Go0 cords 81 box lumber, to which will
be added 2oc cords more in Il few days
in the mill yard. Mr.. Collins mas IL
horses and 3 yoke of oxen utilized III
hauling logs to the mill which presents
Il busy appearance.
The funeral of Mrs Mary Ann Shaw
at Dunn's corner, Mt. Vernon, was at
tended by Il number frcm the
Depot. Mrs. Shaw was former resi-
dent of tcadficld.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-11
James C., Marson.

James C. Marson died last night at
his home on Eastern avenue, from
bronchial pneumonia, aged "A years.
Besides the widow. one daughter, Mrs.
Daniel HewinS. survives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-11
Daily kenneber Journal
LOCAL MATTERS.

Mrs. w. S. Purinton will entertain
the Eastern Star Whist at O'Clock
Thursday afternoon at her home at
No. As Middle street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-11

farm the ensuing summer, beginning
the first of April
The weekly social was held at the
residence of Isaac Mace last Thursday
evening, and was a success. Ladies at
tending furnish cake and the hostess
furnishes sandwiches and coffee These
occasions are very popular this winter.
Mrs c. H. Gordon. Mrs A. A. Cor
don. Miss Winnie Gordon and Miss
Fairbanks, were callers at Mrs. W. r.
NIace's Sunday, and were entertained
by music from the monograph.
Mr. Hallett's sons, Morton and
Harris, are spending their vacation
from Auburn schools With their parents
in this place.
NORTH WAYNE.
c. A. Ladd returned from Boston last
week much improved by the trip
Mr. and Mrs J. e. Wells were callers
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence
Stevens Friday.
Miss Phyllis Ward returned to her
home here Tuesday after a short visit
with relatives in Readfeld.
C. NJ. Stevens is suffering from Sc
we're grip cold.
Mrs. Helen Abbott, who has been i'll
with severe cold, is much better.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Conner of Fay
cite were callers at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. L. NJ. S. Abbott and Mr. and ,
Mrs. {. Nj. Stevens, Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. H. ~ Maxim were
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. II. q. Maxim
Sunday.
+. Il. Smith closed his years work
for Alvin Lotlrop Saturday and Ray
White Of Winthrop takes the job Mon
day.
+. L. Stevens had his engine hauled
from Winthrop Friday by Alvin 10th
rop and will commence the work of
saving the lumber for barrels soon.
f. NJ. S. Abbott and !. b. Lucas arc
getting in their ice which is of good
quality and % inches in thickness
WINDSOR.
At the town meeting held Monday,
March ., the following officers We're
chosen: Moderator. c. +. Donneil;
clerk, H. a. n. button; sclectmen. J. $.
Gray, Sumner Barton. w. Il. Shuman;
treasurer and collector, Frank G. Hall;
member Of school committee, H. T..
Malcolm; constable. +. G. Hall:
auditor, G. I. DonneH. The following
appropriations were made: Schools,
$1,000; poor, $500: roads and bridges,
$500; school books, $3.50; town
charges. $500; G. A. Il. for Memorial
exercises, $500; other purposes, $50.
NORTH AUGUSTA.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cyrus HaIlovell enter
tanned her brother Eugene .. Cottle of
Manchester. also GEORGE Corcoran of
Mcdford, Mass. and Miss Bertha NJ.
Wilson Of Portland, over Sunday. Mr.
aud Mrs. Levi Hallow"lI were also call
ers at their pleasant home.
WEST SIDNEY.
a Leap Year box social will be given
ut Norris Swift's Friday evening. Mar
Is, 1t being the occasion of Mrs SwjCta
having birthday. The men will fur
nish boxes and the ladies will purchase
them. Songs with accomplishments,