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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-10
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

Judge Brough of the common pleas
court at Toledo, Ohio, Monday re-
leased from Jail. Baird, Lehman and
Miller, the three ice men sentenced
to six months Imprisonment for viola
ton of the antitrust laws.
The 5th district Republican conven-
ton Monday night at Hastings, Neb.,
selected w. A. Stern of Grand Island
and \. c. Gambol of Curtis as dele
gates to the national convention: They
were instructed to vote for Taft.
A score of firemen were injured, three
perhaps fatally, by fire which de-
strOyed Apollo hall, three-story
structure at 256-262 Blue Island ave-
rue, Chicago. early Monday. The
cause of the fire is unknown. Loss
$1,000.
A station wagon in which five girl
students of Bdyn Mawr College at
Philadelphia were riding. was struck
and demolished by an automobile Sun
day night, and one of it's occupants. a
Miss Thayer, was seriously injured
The wagon was overturned and the
girls We're thrown. into the road. All
were more or less injured.
The Republicans of the 5th OklahO-
ma congressional district Monday at
Shawnee, Okla, selected delegates to
the national convention and instruct
ed them for Taft. A few delegates I'M
der the leadership of Former Chair
man Harmon Of the Republican GEN.
trail committee organized a rump con-
vention and selected delegates who
wore not instructed
District Attorney Jerome Monday
filed with Gov. Hughes at Albany, n.
Y. his answer to the charges preferred
against him by William f. King and
others in which the governor is asked
to remove Mr.. Jerome from office. Mr..
Jerome makes a general denial of the
charges. The governor said he would
announce the procedure to be followed
after he examined the document
The city of Boston has lost $1,000
in the past seven and a half months
in the buying of oil, drain pipes and
granite council by the finance commits
sion, which is investigating the city's
financial affairs. The commission de-
clares that the city has bought oil of
too high grade for it's needs and has
paid for this purpose two and a third
times as much as has been necessary
1t also finds that in awarding a con-
tract for 100000 granite paving blocks
it has not, SO far as the commission
has been able to learn, awarded the
contracts by competition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-10
Mr.. LILLEYS CHARGES
Taken Up BY the Special Committee
from the House.

Washington, March 9-The special COM
mittee of the House appointed by Speak
err Cannon, at the request of Representa-
tive Lilley of Connecticut, ito investl-
gate the conduct of the Electric Boat
Company of New Jersey, and their pred
ecessors, the Holland Boat Company. re-
specting the methods employed by SAID
companies in connection with past or pro-
posed legislation before Congress, began
its investigation today at 1890 Before
the committee had been called to ORDER
Chairman Boutell said that no witnesses
had yet been summoned, but that Repre-
sentative Iilley had been requested TO
appear before the committee. that as yet
the committee has nothing before 1T and
will not be in n position to summon Wit
nesses until Mr.. Lilley lays the facts be-
fore them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-10
TWO DAYS AHEAD.
Battleship Fleet Expects to Reach
MasdaIena Bay March II.

On Board U. S. S. Georgia.-S P. NJ
March S.-Via United Wireless Tele-
graph Co.-The fleets position at this
hour is latitude 1437 north. longitude
lO2.O1 west. The weather is fine and
The ships are moving along at speed
If ten and one-half knots per hour
The fleet probably will reach Magda-
.ena bay on March Il. two days ahead
Of their schedule. The cruise has been
successful in every way The ships
are in perfect condition and will be
"eady for record target practice i'm
nediately upon their arrival at Magda-
.ena bay.
The position of the American bat
'eship fleet as given in the wireless
dispatch from the Georgia is off ,;le
Mexican port of Acapulco
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-10
Mrs. AureIia Plummer.

Mrs. Aurelia Flummer passed away
Sunday at } o'clock A. NJ. at her home
on Libby street at the age of a. years
The cause Of death was pneumonia
Mrs. Plummer was a native of Wayne
ana passed the greater part of her life
in Norridgewock. She was married
three years ago to Edward L. Plum
mer of this town and had been a resi-
dent here since that time.
Besides the husband, one brother
Martin V Maxim of East Wilton
survives
The funeral services will be held al
= A. NJ. today at the Free Baptist
church Of which she was member,
Rev. E. X. Jordan officiating.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-10
BLACK HAND OUTRAGE,
Four Men Shot At Ybor City, Fla
Demand for Money Refused.

Tampa, Fla, March 9.-Dr. Giovanni
Grana, physician; his brother-in-law
John Orofno, and n friend. Alfonso Mule
were shot from ambush in Ybor City by
four mer who had secreted themselves
in the grounds of st. Joseph's convent
Mule will probably die. The others were
only slightly wounded. All are Italians
and the shooting is believed to be the re-
suit of Black Hand plot. Five thous-
and dollars was demanded from DR..
Grana several weeks ago and he had also
been notified to leave the city. Demands
have been made on other prominent
Italians and much alarm has prevailed
in the italian colony. The police today
arrested five Italians on suspicion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-10
EIGHT-HoUR SCHEDULE.
Dizziness In Trade Reduces Working
Hours At Snow Hazard Factory.

Monday morning the employees at the
Snow Hazard shoe factories OF TINS
city received notice that for the pres
ent the two factories of the company
would be operated upon an eight-hour
schedule instead Of the 10-hour sched-
ule formerly prevailing. About a'o
hands are affected by this change.
President Robert p. Hazard stated
last evening to the Journal reporter
that the reduction in working time
was caused by the dullness in trade
and that he anticipated that with the
opening of spring business the ola
schedule would be resumed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-10

y congress of refrigeration has
IN arranged to be held in Paris dur
: July next. 1t is expected to bring
'ether leading experts and repre-
,tatives of the principal industries
i enterprises of all countries in
Itch refrigeration is used as an
mt for facilitating the preservation
' transportation of food materials
land or sea. Through such a con-
nee Oh practical and scientific men
hopeo 10 improve and perfect and
certain lines to standardize the in
tries of cold storage and trans
"'ation by the study and adoption Of
most advanced methods and an
Hnces which experience has thus
developed and thereby to extend
range and promote the efficiency
eirigeration as a factor in interna.
= al commerce.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-10
BROWN PLEADS mot GUILTY.
To the Portland BurgIaries-Waives
Hearing and Is Committed.

Portland. Me, March 9-Policeman
George III. Brown pleaded not guilty to
three charges Of burglary and larceny
in the night time when arraigned in
the municipal court today and waived
hearing. Probable cause was found
for holding him for the May term OF
the superior court He was unable to
furnish bail, which was fixed at $4,000.
The specific charges were that
Brown by the use of keys while on
duty entered City Hall Market, and
the stores of the Portland Talking Ma
chine Co. and of Charles Garbarfno. a
fruit dealer. and took large quantities
of goods. aggregating in value about
$500, it is alleged
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-10
Sons of Veterans.

The members of Pell Clason camp.
S. of W, are planning for n large anu
important gathering at its meetihs
Wednesday evening, March is. lheS
have invited to be present on TINS &C
casion the members Of the camps from
Portland, Augusta, HallowelI and Wat
erville and may invite others pesioes.
Tie division officers will also De pres
ent ard a royal good time Is expected
There win he meeting of Peil Clasoh
Camp OH Wednesday evening oil thls
week to make full arrangements lor
the event ard it is hoped that every
member of the Camp will be present
on this occasion. The meeting will be-
gin al 730 sharp.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-10
Sidney Is Straight Republican.

sidney. Me. March 9.-(SpeciaD.-
The annual town meeting was held to-
day and the Republicans elected every
officer
The officers select: Selectmen. Ches-
ter Davies. Herman Taught T. A.
Longley; town clerk, F. f. Blake;
treasurer, S A. Clark.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-10

A formal motion for new trial of
the nine Cinnamon. who Saturday at
Boston, We're convicted Of murder in
the first degree. for completely in the
rival Chinese secret society feud, was
filed in the superior court Monday by
counsel for the convicted men. The
motion was made on the ground that
the finding of the jury was against
the evidence and the law Arguments
on the motion will probably not be
heard before next week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-10
AUGUSTA LOCALS.
At the Outlet.

George Dale Of Hallowell and Walter
q Wvman OF Gardiner entertained a
party Of II at j. w. Enerys al the
Outlet last evening, the trip pelhs
made nv teams. The evening was
pleasantly passed with games music
and splendid supper, the return nome
being made soon after midnight, all
voting it a very delightful outing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-10

A large delegation fnm the Epworth
League Of the Highland avenue Meth
Odist church will go to Waterville
Thursday to attend the ;2pworih
League District Convention in that
CITY,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-10

The two missionary societies connect
ed with the Centenary Methodist
church met Monday afternoon with
Mrs. e. n. Merrill at her home on Wa
ter street. These were the Woman's
Home and the Woman's Foreign.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-10
The Chicago At Rio Janeiro.

Rio Janeiro. March 9.-The Ameri-
AN cruiser Chicago arrived here to-
ny. Her last port of call was Monte
ideo. She is on her way from the
1cihc coast to the Atlantic station
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-10

dinner was served Monday noon in
Grand Army hall by the ladies of
Russell Relief Corps This is an annual
custom with this organization. A large
number attended, it being town meet
ing day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-10

The Goth Century Club will meet FIJI
day afternoon and evening at the Uni
versalist vestry. paper upon
France" will be presented by MISS
Helen Clark of Randolph after which
refreshments will be served and So
cial hour enjoyed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-10

In the Gardiner police court yester
day morning before judge Larrabee Il
South Gardiner woman paid a fine for
INVESTIGATION. Michael fHanley on 4
vagrancy charge was sent to Jail for
60 days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-10

There was a large attendance in the
Methodist church Monday evening at
the regular meeting of the Brotherhood
of st. Paul The occasion was the
lecture by Rev. H. E. Dunnack of Au-
gusta. his subject being knights of
the Thirteenth Century"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-10

Yesterday was the nearest approach
to spring day that w have had yet.
In the sun the snow disappeared almost
as if by magic. All who We're out of
doors seemed to enjoI the day thor
oughly and wished for more like it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-10

Mrs. Horace Peacock and daughter
went to Lewiston yesterday, having
been called there by the illness of her
father
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-10

PrcDle & Keene's great anniversary
sale is far reaching in it's rsults judg-
ing from the distances cone to take
advantage of the exceedingly low prices
they are Offering
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-10

The American Benefit ISociety will
give Rubber sociable in roresters hall
Thursday evening. The members of
the society invite th9f friends 10
come and bring a rublfr.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-10
GARDINER.

Harry Green Of Waterville was in
the city yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-10

Prof. Schoiield has returned to Har-
ward University after spending the
hrst half of his academic year lectur-
ing In German universities He saws
he has always found the most atten-
i've audiences. and he thinks much
good is being accomplished through the
exchange Of lectures.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-10

Miss Enza Green and Mrs. Harry
Green, who have been visiting in the
city, returned yesterday to Water
vile.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-10

Mrs. c. I. Giles of Portland, who had
been visiting her mother here for the
past few weeks, left Monday for a visit
with friends in Wateryille.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-10

Mrs. E. B. Curtis left Monday for
Lexington, Mass, where she is to be
the guest this week of Mr. and Mrs.
c. f. Sprague.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-10

The Ladies' Aid of the First Bap-
fist church will meet with Mrs. F. c.
Wise, Brunswick avenue, at 80 Z. NJ.
Friday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-10

Street Commissioner Olary had a
crew OF men at work yesterday clean
ing out the cutters along Water street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-10

Pine Cone Camp, Royal Nighbors Of
America, Will give a dancs at A. O..
u. w. hall Wednesday evetng. Music
will be furnished by Lee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-10

Mr.. and Mrs. A. J. Burns went 10
Boston yesterday for a weeks stay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-10

The matrimonial intentIns of Will
liam f. Colby and HattieIAgnes May
Royal, both of this city, haze been filed
at the office of the city cfrk.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-10

Miss Eastman and Mrs. Meserve left
yesterday morning for a business trip
TO Boston and New York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-10

Samuel Grant Chapter ID. A. r.
will meet at p. NJ. Wednesday with
Mrs. Byron Baker. Lincoln avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-10

DR.. Charles Z. Pickering has return
ed from Richmond. where he was call
ed to attend a sick horse.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-10

Mrs. Thomas Trask Of Chelsea pass
ed Sunday with her son Walter in Wa
terville.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-10

Miss LeOra Withee left Monday for
Boston, where she will pass the week
with friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-10

Or. r. III. Willis has gone to Wash
ington. Me, on business trip Of a
week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-10
Torpedo Roats Sail

taliao. March 9.-The American tor
do boat fiotilla sailed from Callao a;
p. NJ,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-10

w. n. Titus of Head Tide is visiting
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter MilIet, Milton
street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-10

Miss Margaret Watkins Of Amesbury,
Mass. is visiting her sister, Mary Sears
of this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-10

A special meeting Of the Board Of
Assessors was held yesterday to con
slider the matter of ATTACHMENTS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-10

Daniel McPhee drove to Weeks Mills
Saturday to see his father, who is very
i'll.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-10

hoard of aldermen. There was no OPP
position ticket.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-10
SKOWHEGAN.

Mrs. Edgar Murphy left Monday for
visit with friends in Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-10
Ninety.six Years Old.

Mrs. Phoebe blanchard, Monday re-
ceived congratulations and good wishes
from her Many friends on the occasion
of her 96thA birthday. Mrs. Blanchard
is active and in good health and IN
possession of all her mental faculties
She makes nd home with her daugn-
ter. Mrs. Lizzie Cole. on Elm stree.
and another laughter. Mrs. Rideou.
from Wisconsin. is passing the winter
with her Capt Frank Blanchard OIL
the tug Charlie Lawrence is her son.
PILES kED IN 6 TO "a DAYS.
pAzO ~: ne TENT In guaranteed to cure
.rv q, Ills tdItchine. Blind, Bleeding or
rrotx es In to y days or Money
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-10

scientist looking for microbes
says there are absolutely none on the
Swiss mountains at an altitude OF .
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-10

Lead pencils were first made in the
United STATES in 1911 by William Mon-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-10

Rev. and Mrs. r. w. Plant went 10
Portland yesterday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-10

Sore and Tender Feet Cured by
1.-THE HOUSEHOLD SURGEON"
Druggists refund money IL DR.. POR-
ELS xEIISE1EYC HEALING OIL
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-10

70 Prevent the G,;-.
NATIVE DnOMo QUINrNE 70
= Wll( .Eo get The Gennsn-. c..p
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-10-11
MoTY TIGERS MESSAGE.
Chief Of Creek Indian Tribe Advises
People to Own Homes.

Okmulgee. Okla, oct. 10.-Cnief
Mo,y Tiger OF the Creek Indians read
his annual mes age before the Creel,
Council today. He warns the full.
bloods again. { contributing funds 10
lawyers in Washington to restore rhe
old treaties, setting forth that such
lawyers are only pacticing fraud:
urg 5 his people 10 accept the new con.
ditions and lace ttc responsible, Of
American citizenship. above all
hold on to your lands and homes
The best and most potent influence
in this republic today Is the home and
land owner. The passing OF the Tribal
government does not necessarily meal
the passing OF the Indian" He urges
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-10-11
INTERESTING NEWS, VIEWS
AND GOSSIP OF new YORK

without POO feet OF the carayansary.
To the ca-ual observer 90 would ap-
pear that the proximity 10 a house Of
worship would hardly be sufficient 70
damn a hotel. but such Is ncyerth,-
less the case. The statutes prohibit
the o.nblishmcut OF bar within
prescribed distance OF church.
and the Hotel Gotham IS within the
limit Therefore the cnylrons Of the
inn have been pcrfofce Of a dryness
and aridIty unknown at any OF the
other big hoels Of the city.
For three years the rumlos cara
yansary has struggled along. vainly
attempting 10 make both ends meet
by disposing Of food and lodging
Failure most miserable marked the
effort, so II Is said The expense ac
count accumulated with an the dir,
certainty Of death aud TAX but tho
profits were non.oNistou only fu
gal folk pl'ronizcd tho hotel and thU
"spcndcrs avoided o. as dry auD
drcary desert since 20 an IT'S TWEEN
tyonc stories there was not place
set aside sacred 10 Bacchus anC
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-10-11
BESSIE WEEKS LEADS
SCHOOL CHILDREN TAKE ACTIVE
INTEREST IN LETTER WRIT
ING CONTEST.

The scholars of the public schools
OF ArdmTe had new experience,
which was heartily enjoyed, and prov.
ed profitable % their efforts were re-
warded by Anderson's, the Woman's
store. giving $50 in gold for the best
letters written on the subject MY
Best Friend II was wi h much diff.
hculty that the rewards were made
from the large number OF letters suu
mltted, as the talent displayed was
a grand tribute 10 the high standard
of Ardmore schools.
The Ardmoreite will take plcasur,
In publishing those which received re-
wart The one which appears In
today's paper won the so I'm gold ana
was an exceptionally bright ana clev.
er letter, the others winning $500
each will be published later. The
awards were made as follows.
Bessie Weeks ...........Sl0 in gold
Ilsh school
Maggie Gait .......,... 300 In gOlu
7th Grade Franklin school.
Mastcg VIII \. Scott 500 in gold
$40 b Street y. W.
Master Guy Burney .... 500 in gold
Burucyyille, Okla.
Those receiving favorable mention
were.
Bessie rullos salmon Williams, Nor.
ma Scott Harry Pneffer. Mabel VII
lians Ephram Bracket. Ruby Tul-
los, Esther McNecs. Grace Iedbctter.
Matte Joiner, Gilbert T. Palmer
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-10-11

New York. OcD 10 want -
buy neat uule twenty one story
hotcl7 ver we'll such a caravan.
sary will Dee placed on the block next
week. Go be- knocked down 90 fnc
highest bidder and the purchaser
viii lisely ge; bargain The hostel.
~ in question Is the hotel Gotham.
aud the foreclosure sale was ordered
hy the courts ON q third mort gage
Judgment for ti5O.0O0 secured by
the Knickcrbocker Trust Company
The foreclosure IL subject 10 two
Trior liens aggrcgding the neat sum
of Sl.95OOOo.
n Is not likely that the bidding will
bc brisk. as the Hotel Gotham has a
sEelcton in its clio -. Although one
Of tho newest and best ho.t"lrics in
the city 10 has been an utter failur.
since i's establishment three year
ago The Fifth Avenue Presbyterian
Church is declared 10 Doe directly rc
rponsibIr for this condition of af
fairs
"he church in question IS located
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-10-11

his people to participate in election.
vote your conviction and permit no
undue or improper influence. Such a
course will insure to the Greeks II
respectable and creditable place in
the present day affairs OF the country
and in history.
The chief then reviews the condi-
ton OF the affairs OF the Creeks. show
ing that the tribe has TO its credit
in the national treasury more than
81 100000. He leaves the matter OF
disposing of the Creek capital build
ing. TO be decided by the council.
Ellis Childres was elected speaker OF
the House of Kings to succeed Alex
ander Davis, deceased.