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Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-21
$4,000 BLAZE
In Boston Near the Brook
|iae Limit Sunday.
Gasoline Vapor Ignites While
Auto is Being Filled.
One Man Severely Burned'''FIre'
men Blown From Ladders.

BOSTON. Dec. 20-Fire early today de-
strovod the one-story building at nos
tg45 TO 1851 Beacon street, near the
rrooklinc town line, owned by OBrien
y;ros of Broolllne, and occupied by
thc garage of II. Gavel, the drug store
of G. S. Morey, +. c. hunters marh'l
and +. Peterson's shoe shop causing 1t
total loss of ABOUT $4''o'o'
Zen automobiles, valued Mt aoo".
$40 600, were burned The IRE staftc"
while Mr.. Gavel was filling an autoi''o-
bile with gasoline from can, the Gov
~. Of which came off. allowing the
vanor to be ignited by the fire In a
stove In attempting to remove an au
tomobile Mr.. Gavel was badly burned
about the legs. and several Brookilae
,;ra,oer were blown from ladders by
an explosion of hot air and gas nu'
were uninjured.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-21
new CABINET CAUSES
MUCH SPECULATION.
Several Places Have Not Yet Been Filled
And Friends Of Many Statesmen Are
On Anxious Seat---P Possibilities.

commerce and labor. Republican pol
iticians are urging the claims of Mis-
souri, for recognition and as Judge Ma
gel played prominent part in the
campaign as member of the executive
committee of the Republican National
committee. the mantle would fan upon
linn naturally, if a place is given to
that state.
Other names heard in connection
with that department are those Of Will
liam Loeb, Jr., 4 secretary 10 Presi-
dent Roosevelt; Oscar S. Straus, who
now has the portfolio. and George A.
Knight Of California. 1t Is not believed
here. however, that two places VIII SO
to the Factic coast.
Probably the most difficult place re-
lnainng to be filled is that OF secretary
of the treasury. Among the Ohio men
mentioned are Former Governor MyTon
Il. Herrick and Rep. Burton. The ru
NOR that there has been & break il the
cordial rela that have existed be-
tween Mr.. Burton and Nh. Taft is not
generally credited by the friends OF
each in this city and in many quarters
Mr.. Burton still is regarded rs q pos
sihility for the second post Of i'm
pOrtance in the cabinet.
For secretary of war the name -.
Charles Magoon, now governor Gf
cuba, is heard frequently. but the reli-
orally accepted idea is that Mr.. I'f:
has not yet made up his mind who he
will appoint to that position. He is said
to be looking for a man who hiss made
u record as & business man. William
Loeb, Jr., is also mentioned for SAcr"-
tHry Of the navy. as is also Charles II.
Thompson of New York There are
some close friends of Nr. Taft also
who think that Secretary Newbcrry
will be retained
Practically all of the discussion is
mere speculation, however. This is
proved by the success Mr.. Taft had in
keeping Quict for 50 long the fact that
H., y med Senator Knox above all
,tl t. i tax" a place as secretary of
$ ate.
Continued on Page TWelve)
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-21

Washington, Dec. 20-Cabinet build
ers at the national capital and those
who have gone to Georgia as members
of the party of PreSident-elect Taft,
are succeeding in making anxious pub
lie men in all sections of the country
who have been looked upon as aspir-
ants for portfolios or whose qualiica-
tons have been urged by admiring
friends. Tho announcement of the ap-
pointment of Frank H. Hitchcock to
Ee postmaster general followed by that
Of Senator =. G. Knox to be secretary
of state and the generally accepted
report that George +. Wlcl,crslam OF
New York is the choice of Mr.. Taft for
attorney general indicates that the
slate is being made up rapidly and that
an announcement of the entire cabinet
may be expected before many weeks.
From discussion of the makeup
Of the cabinet among Mr.. 'Tafts close
friends in Washington, who would not
be likely to indulge in Idle gossip con-
corning it, there seems to be reason
able certainty that besides those
ramed, Secretary Wilson will continue
for a year or two as the head of the
Agricultural department. that Secre-
tary Garfield will retire from the cab
met, that Judge Richard A. Ballinger
of Seattle, Wash, will be given u
place, probably that Of secretary ot the
interior; that Luke r. Wright Will re-
tire from the cabinet and again take
a post in the diplomatic service. ana
that an Ohio man will 80 given The pc
sition OF secretary Of the. treasury. Fer
these posts no selections lave b"rn
made definitely. although sii. Taft has
n!e;! IN mind for each.
Witl.u The Las, icw ''a:s I'll" raEc
of Charles Na3cl Of Missouri hos pe"n
dis Sci ia connect ion with tie Secrc-
ta:ySslip Of the department of com
l.crcn 0fd labor. 1t is known that at
one time Judge Taft thought very
slroneiv Of choosing Mr.. Nagel as at
turley general. but that later he con-
siderei Mr.. Wickersham as moro
adantable for that department. IL h,!'
said, however. that he would like ~
able lawyer to head the department oi
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-21

Houg Kong. Dec. 20.-It IS feared
that the anti-foreign movement at
Canton, originally caused by the death
of u coolie of. the steamer Falshan,
who was alleged to have been brutal
ly kicked by a Portuguese Watchman
on the vessel. will culminate in out
breaks against all foreigners. SO seri-
ous is the situation regarded that the
British torpedo boat destroyer Hart
has been sent to Canton.
The British steamers Mooread and
Canton, two of the ships which are
being boycotted, have been recalled
from Wuchow All Chinese vessels and
their passengers are being clocely
scrutinized upon their arrival by nav
al officers,
The native papers continue to To-
ment the agitation against foreigners
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-21
Responsible For Death Of
Abia| Kincaid Of Richmond.
Coroner's Jury Renders ver-
dict Exonerating Railroad.
kincaid's Companion on Day Of
Death Somewhat ForgstfuI.

BoWdoinham, Me-, Dec. 20.-The cor
oner's jury which was summoned Mon
day to investigate the death of Abial
klncald of Richmond. whose mutilated
body was found on the railroad tracks
here Sunday. re-assembled Saturday
noon to hear additional evidence and
to return verdict. Only one witness
was examined and after hearing his
testimony the following verdict was re-
turEed:
"Abial kincaid of Richmond, in the
county of SaSadahoc, came to his
death by alcoholism and was lying on
the track of the Maine Central Rail.
road Co. in Bowdolnhum, when his
body was struck by a locomotive Of
sad company some time between the
hours of p. NJ. Dec. II and I A. M.
Dec. IL, No blame is attached to said
railroad company or it's agents"
The witness examined was Thomas
Ornond of Richmond, who was with
Kincaid on last Saturday afternoon.
Ormond testified that they were not
friends. but that he had in the morn
ing urged Kincaid to accompany him
to Gardiner. At first Kincaid said that
he would not go. but later consented
to accompany Kim.
After their arrival Ormond claimed
that he gave Kincaid money at differ
cnt times with which to purchase Ii.
quor This they drank with four or
five companions. The closest kind OF
qucstloning failed to recall to Ormonds
memory the names of those compan-
ions or the places where the liquor
was purchased.
Ormond then told of returning to
Richmond. and his taking a quart bot
tie Of alcohol from Kincaid on the sta
tion platform. He failed to remember
where kincaid went and also failed to
remember many Of his own movements
during the evening, but perfectly re-
membered that he was taken home by
a friend at IL O'Clock
The jury in it's finding show that
it feels satisfied that Kincaid was not
killed by a Maine Central train. After
the inquest r. d. Purinton. one of the
jurymcn, stated that 1t was their hope
that County Attorney StetsOn would
make further Inquiries SO as to learn
if possible where the liquor was pur-
chased. as the result of drinking which
Kircaid came to his death
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-21
TO TEST ENGINE TYPES.
Scout Cruisers Will Be Given Long
Sea Runs About Feb. I.

Newport, Dec. 20.-The three scout
cruisers Salem, Chester\and Birming-
ham. which are being put through vari-
Gus tests to determine the relative ef-
fciency of the turbine and reciprocal
ing types of engines. will be given
some long sea runs about the first of
next February, according to naval Of
fcers here The runs will be for the
purpose of determining the coal en-
durance Of each vessel and will not be
competitive speed test. Each of tho
cruisers will be sent out from the
Bradford cOaling station with her
bunkers filed to their capacity, 400
tons, and will be required to make
run of 1000 miles at a uniform speed
of 20 knots before returning. A second
run of $50 miles at Is knots and third
of 1000 miles at 10 knots speed will De
made later by the cruisers, after which
it is expected they will he ordered to
Southern waters for gun practice.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-21
Five Killed and Several Injured
Hunting in New Hampshire.

Leon Harris, aged %. of Lisbon
wounded by the accidental discharge
of his own gun at Whitelield, Oct. 2l.
dying a week later.
Henry Dearborn, aged %. shot by an
unknown hunter at Jackson, oct 20.
dying two weeks later.
Edward LeMone, aged 40, mistaken
for deer and killed at Clarksville.
J. Frank Corliss, aged II years killed
by accidental discharge OF own weapon
ut Hollis. Dec. G.
Last year the press returns showed
that less than 600 deer had been killed
and brought in throughout the seven
southern counties The figures for the
present year which are Incomplete,
total up G32.
The reports show more large deer
killed the past year than previously.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-21

Concord, ~ H., Dec 20.-Five people
killed and a dozen more seriously
wounded is the toll of New Hamo-
sfrcs hunting season which came 10
a close last week. The II days of the
deer hunting in the seven southern
counties were reported as decidedly
successful, more hunters being in the
field and more deer being bagged than
in 1907 when the law was taken off ,"r
the first time in many years.
Those who lost their lives in the
state during the fall hunting for BIRD
and deer were as follows:
Joseph f. Langlais aged q years
of Newton, Mass. shot by companion
whose gun caught in wire fence ana
was accidentally discharged. at Brent
wood Sept. -.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-21

ST Adams, VT, Dec 20.-Thc news
paper and job printing plant Of the ST
Adams Messenger was destroyed by
fire, which broke out at an early hour
today. The two-story brick block in
which the plant is located. was levelleI
to the ground. e. B. Perkins, a jewel
er, who occupied a store in the block,
also suffered heavy loss The total
damage was $4,000.
The loss to the Messenger Co. will
total $35,O0O. .Four linotype machines
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-21
T0DAy'S JOURNAL CONTENTS.
Page One.

Page One.
TEL ECRAPII- Sensational Raid IF
Cooking Main at Di,a"ut. Mass.-'Fh"
Hartley Clse-Tait'a Cabinet caIsn @"
Places Not Yer l'illed ard Friends OF
Mary Statesmen Aye on anxious Seat
Possibiitics-$50.o0o Blaze il. Boston Neal'
the Br"okiine Linjt sunday House and
SENATE, Adjourn /" Mond;y. .!an. i--Out-
break Feared Against Foreigners Anol&
Chinese ;u C:nton-$J0,G0o Fire EallN S,iii-
Killed and Sevctal InjNred ltntni% IL
New Hanpsh;ro- Proceedings IL Ji1ins
Murder Case Pa,ricl; Green Murdered
Near Plaster Rock. n. t..
Page Two.
TFLEGRhPII-S -Sl,alp Setback in, stocks
Chas Wiherci, Who Killed Ills i'Iian.,
Will. Hunting. Dies Suddenly After Goa
stant Mourning over Acciro nt-l-ikt q
Man's r';s''' CARR and Her Arrest May Lead
10 the Solving Of Murder Mystery.
Page Three.
LOCAI.-Christn1as Music at Gardiner
CmucheS--O,her Gardiner NeWS-llail
well. rarmin%dale aud Winthrop Local
News.
Page Four.
observation-disclosures Little Defeats
out RinDin at Portland-Other sports.
Page Five.
COJrN'rY-Iennebec Somerset. Lincoln
and AndroscoggiE NcWs-National Home
Matters.
EDITORIAL-Alainc Gossip-Prcss Com
ments.
Page Seven.
CLASSIFIED ADS.-Wantcd-To Let
For ale-Lost-IIotels-Ra -RailroadS-Busi-
ness Cards.
Page Eight.
LOCAT-Somerset Docket Completed IN
Law Court Saturday-HesCripts in PlScat-
adlis and Cumberland Counties.
Page Nine.
LOCAI.-Milk and Cream Scores and
Corn AWartis-ProvinceS Want Herd OF
Maine Dcer-iIishway Commissioner lte-
ports Good Roads Meetins.Postofiice
Tips on Sending Presents by Mail.
Page Ten.
LOCAL-Smith and Nash Grammar
School Notes - AmuSeme ntS - pCfsohai
Mention-Shoit Items.
Page Eleven.
LOCAJ-Sheriff Makes Liquor Raid at
Chelsea-Dr +. J. Roberts Honored Dy
state Dental Eoard-rrinlty Cominam'crS
christmas Obse rvance-Old Plans of Ken
nel,ec County Copied.
Page Twelve.
TELEGRAPH-Orlan Jay smith i'fao
American Girl Honored-Aususta ~
cals-IMany Senators Conclude 1heit
Terms on March Next and Many ale
Already Reelected or Assured Oh ile-
election
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-21
$4,000 Fire Early Sunday
Morning in St. Albans, Vt.

were destroyed. The press was saved,
as were the flies OF the paper, which
were in vault. Perkins estimated his
loss at $4,000. The newspaper plant
was insured for $25 900 and Perkins
for $4,000, The cause of the fire,
which started in the basement Of the
store is unknown.
The building will be Immediately re-
built and in the meantime the Mes
senGcr will be issued from the office of
the Courier at Swanton, an adjoining
town. y
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-21
Sensational Raid Of Cock
ing Main at Dracut.
About so We||-knoWn Massa-
chussettS Men Nabbed.
Landed, Cuffed and Chained, Be-
fore Lowell Church.goers.

Lowell, Mass, Dec 20.-In a sensa-
tional raid on a cooking main at the
Lakeview skating rink in Dracut today
AZ men were arrested, eight or 10 more
escaping in a dash through til. win
dows The arrests were mad" BY II
officers. including district police, depu-
tv sheriTs, the agent of the Lowell
Humane Society and the secretary Of
the Law and Order League of this city.
The officers Sprang Il complete SUI
prise ON the spCrtsncn ard when they
broke down the doors of the rink and
the 50 men inside the hall turned
around to look into the nuzzles OF the
(ContinueI on Page TWclvcD
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-21
TIE WEATHER.
PARTLY CLOUDY.

Washington, Dec 2O-Forecast for
New England: Partly cloudy Monday
and Tuesday, with probable rain or
snow in north portions; moderate tenn
perature. fresh to strong south winds
Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-21
Patrick Green Murdered
Near Plaster Rock, NIB.
Vay|aid, Shot With Rifle and
Is Instantly Killed.
aurderers Steal $4,000 and Flee
...0fficers In Pursuit.

St. John, N. e. Dec. oo.-Telephone
lessages received tonight from Plaster
tcck. n. r. report the murder Of Pat
lex Green. peddler from Montreal,
Continued on Page Twclve.)
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-21
Reliability!

When buying Jewely the reliability i OF
tba Arm You're trading with is the first
consideration I have been In the g JeTel- Te,.-
,yy-ave Years ard guarantee every article
Sold Sliv in g nv store to be exactly as repre-
sented. / also guarantee nay prices .,io TO ,le DE
as low Cor lowep as any other rehapie
Jewelry house in Nainei u,sa;,,
Watches. Diamond Rings. Wecd,ns
Rings. Seal Rings. Siiverware FOR the "a
ble. and all sorts of beautiful ana i"eN-
n NIL, nav YOU to inspect my stock
vhan salertina your Christmas presents.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-21
Boston Forecast.

Boston, Dec. 20-Forecast: Fair
Monday; Tuesday fair, somewhat cold
er during the evening and night;
southwest to west winds.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-21
gowDoIN COLLEGE.
Cain of "a Per Cent. in Students--S@0'
200 to Scholarship Fund.

N brunswick, Me-. Dec. 2o.--The 80"
doin College catalogue, when VIII W
;ssued tomorrow. announces an III
crease of IA per cent. in the enfolllhei'
of students. who now nu'hpei 'i''
Tho academic department. and 81 IN 'he
,4odico, School. The scholarship iu',a
has heen increased by s25,oOO' SO tha'
:. ,nw amounts to $150,0o0
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-21
1904

10-Cent Cigar
Packed in boxes of Is. The attention of
LADIES IS called to above as holiday
gift to d gentleman. All first-class dealers:
dill to "a
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-21

r,,o will he new fiat houses pui-'
Thefe wiii s.,r;,c tho next wear
in New York City during '.v
,o accommodate $4,000 faniii'es'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-19
SUNDAY CLOSING BILLS
MR.. MACFARLAND RECON-.
MENDS FAVORABLE ACTION.

Commissioner Mcfarland as president
of the board of District Commissioners,
has recommended that favorable report
be made by the Commissioners on Senate
bill 3940 and II. r. bill 1J259 requiring
certain places of business to be closed
Sundays with the view of bringing about
more strict observance of Sunday in
this city. These bills are identical and
are similar TO measures on which the
Commissioners have made favorable re-
ports in the past.
1t is provided that it shall be unlawful
for any person to keep open any place of
business for the sale or delivery of any
groceries. meats. vegetables or other pro-
visions Sunday. except that from the at
day of June until the LIST day OF October
meats sold prior to Sunday may he ue
livered at any time before 10 O'Clock the
morning of that day. Nothing in the
bills prohibits the sale of fruit at fruit
stands and the regular business of res
taurants and hotels ANY person con-
victed of violations shall he fined not less
than So and not more than $50 for the
first offense. and for each subsequent
offense not less than $50 and not moro
than S1W
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-19
News of Leesburg, Va.
Il Correspondence of The Star.

LEESBt re, Va, April H. 1903
DR.. Joseph NJ. Fox has sold his farm.
about four miles north of Leesburg, to
Mr.. French Of Washington, D. c.. for
$4,000. The farm contains 225 acres of
land. DR.. Fox will shortly move with his
family to Philadelphia. where they will
make their future home.
Miss Josephine l.. Lawson. daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. A. B. Lawson of Irene,
Loudoun county and Mr.. John d. Lee
Grange of Adamstown. Md, We're mar
ried in Frederick, Md, Wednesday,
Miss Rebecca Harrison has returned
from a visit to Miss Virginia Schaefer of
Washington. d. &.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Corcoran Eustis
of Washington are at Oatlands. their
summer home near here.
. DR.. Frank &. Littleton and Mr. SI.a mont
Dominick OF New York city are in Lees
burg for the Easter holidays.
Mr.. and Mrs. Morgan Beach of Wash
ington ara at Oatlands, near here for the
spring and summer.
Mrs Powell Harrison is visiting her
daughter. Mrs. Henry Lynn of Wash
ington.
Walter Harrison is at home from the
University of Virginia for the Easter
holidays.
Miss Mary Fleming or Fauquier county
is tn, guest of Miss Nancy Lee Janney.
Miss Margaret F.snburne. who is at
school at Glencoe, Md, is at home for
EdStdf. -~-"-;.s- t--
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-19

"A Few Scattering Thoughts" The paper
was discussed by the members of the
club. A recess of five minutes was taken.
after which Mrs. Charles W. Brown read
paper on THE American Highlander"
The following guest were present: Mrs.
T. ID. Heisler. Miss Potwin, Mr.. and Mrs.
Moulton. Robert Ide. Mr. and Mrs. Sidney
Perham. Mrs. Walker. Mrs. Lincoln and
Mrs. Julia Emerson Wickrell. A social
hour followed. during which the hostess
served refreshments.
The Washington Amateur Journalists
Club met at the home of Miss Blackledge
Saturday evening. The following officers
were elected for the next half year: Pres
ident Jesse T. McCaffrey; vice president
Miss Cassie Blackledge: secretary and
treasurer. J. Milton Jester: literary direc-
tor and critic, Miss Clara II. Davenport:
official editor Miss Pearl K. Merritt. The
literary program consisted of the reading
Of original poems. stories or essays by the
members. which was followed by general
criticism. A debate on the question. Re
solved. That men are more vain tina n
women Occasioned considerable amuse-
not. were compelled to take part. and
sides were chosen by lot. The arguments
were surprisingly good. considering that
the debate was impromptu. The judges,
Miss Merritt. Miss Davenport and Mr..
Dawson decided in favor of the negative.
spent. special feature being the many
vocal selections rendered.
Mrs. Kate Waller Barrett entertained
the members of the Crittenton Wheel Club
Thursday AT her home in Alexandria.
After luncheon Mr.. Crittenton who was
present spoke of the present outlook of
rescue work. Mrs. James c. Wheeler of
H street northwest was chosen delega te
to represent the club at the Crittenton
convention to be held in Detroit i'm June.
Each member received cards to the COM
mepcement of the National Crittenton
Training School. and also to the recep-
ton to Mr.. Crittenton at the White House
April %. Twenty members and five guests
were present.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-19
SHE SAID @IXlDI00
TO rME FAT BuGAB00

Fat people are usually jolly. They seem to
take it for granted that nature has allotted to
to them an extra portion Of good weight. They
seem to enjoy the extra airport comment of wob-
bly,. strengthens fat. As a matter Of fact they
don't do anything Of the kind. Most of them
would undergo hardship to train down to a COM
Portable size and weight and many Of them have
attempted strenuous exercise and diet. but after
a brief experience have returned to the old way.
The humane and modern method of losing superfu
GUS fat Is to improve the assimilation of the
food and better the condition Of the blood which
is responsible for the creation Of fat cells.
One Of the most reliable and most effective
prescriptions is being used with marvellous re-
suits by fat people who desire TO attain COM
Portable and more attractive appearance. The
formula Is as follows: II ounce Marmola. \
ounce Fluid Extract Cascara Aromatic. and 81
ounces Syrup Simplex: to be taken one teaspoon
full after meals and before bedtime. All good
druggists fll the MarmoIa Prescription at tri
ding cost. but I've sure you get the Marmola and
not some cheap substitute
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-19
Prince Fritz Too Democratic.


LONDON. April 1S.-The kaiser ard
his eldest son have net been on the best
of terms lately. but the alleged cause
seems hardly adequate to justify any
serious enlargement. Ii is understood
the emperor considers that both The
crown prince and the crown princess
were not sufficiently dignifed and re-
served in their attitude toward the cos
mopolitan crowd of visitors at 81. Mo-itz,
where they recently spent a prolonged
holiday. He was particularly annoyed a;
the character OF certain photographs
which showed his son and daughter-in-
law toboganning with their male frienG.
before the admiring gaze of the vulgar
crowd. and used Very blunt language m
expressing his displeasure. The prince
resented this. and has now become All
tire more determined to have his own way
about his projected visit 10 London in The
early summer