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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-18
A SPECIAL TEST.
Submarine Lake Tested AS to Ability
to Keep An Even Keel.

bridgeport Conn. March IA spe-
cial test Of the submarine boat Lake
was held in Long Island sound. three
miles off the mouth of Black Rock har-
Dor today under the direction of a
special naval board consisting Of Can
tain Adolph Mark, Commander c. G.
Marsh and Naval Constructor ID. w.
Taylor. the object of the test being to
demonstrate the ability of the craft to
maintain an even keel. The party on
board numbered 13.
The boat was submerged and was
driven ahead in 80 feet of water for 80
minutes. Two men We're kept con-
stantly walking up and down the boat
during this time There We're sub
mergence tests at 80, 20 and 10 feet
and at the first named depth, the sub
mergence and rise was made at 228
The boat returned here early this af-
ternOon and the naval board returned
to Washington to report 20 the secrc-
tary of the navy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-18
Hon. Thomas Gale.
BOWDOlN COLLEGE.
Negative Wins Bradbury Prize Debate
Team TO Meet Syracuse.

Brunswick. Me, March 1.-THE
bradbury prize debate was held at
Bowdoin College tonight and the men
selected to represent Bowdoin in the
debate that is to take place with SYRIA
cuse University at Brunswick April "a.
The bradbury debating prize consists
OF $50, $40 going to the winning team
and so to the losing team. The qurs-
ton debated tonight is the same one
that is to be used in the Syracuse de-
bate and was:
Resolved, That Aside from the
Question of Amending the Constitu-
tl"n the Federal Government Exercise
ufth"r control over Quasi Public
Corporations Doing Interstate Bust
ness"
The debate was won by the negative,
represented by William NJ Harris. '09
# Lynn. Mass: Arthur L. Robinson.
~ Brunswick; ana Jasper ]. Stahl.
90, Waldoboro. ON the affirmative
were George p. Hyde. '0S. Brunswick:
Ralph Q. Brewster, 90. Dexter and
Daniel j. Ready, 10. Manchester. n. H.
The Judges selected Harris. Stahl
and Hyde with Robinson. as an alter
nate, us the team to meet Syracuse. In
that debate BoWdoin Will have. the af-
firmative
The debate was presided over by
Prof. George 7. Files Of Bowdon and
the Judges were Profs William II. Fos-
ter, R"Wd"in; a. Keith Spofford. Bates
and Leonard A. Pierce, Harvard Law
School.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-18
A NEW PROPOSITION
Accepted BY Granite Cutters At Barre,
VT, Early Settlement Likely.

Barre. VT, March IA new prop
ositinn respecting the wage scale foi.
granite cutters working on tue Barre
qGarries was offered and accented by
the cutters today, and pending the set
tlement of minor details in disagree
mcnt, seems to forecast an early set
tlCnFent Of the strike
In the main the proposition s:;pulatcs
that 3I;2 cents shall constitute the
minimum wage per hour for cutters.
being supplemented with bill of prices
that enables cutters doing difficult work
to earn more pay and never less than
27lE cents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-18
THE COLLEGE RIOTERS
At Ann Arbor. Mich, Pay Fines-Some
Put Under Bonds

Ann Arb"r, Mich March 17-All the
University Of Michigan students ar
rested last night in a riot at the Star
th"at"r are at liberty tonight, but Is
of them had to furnish $1,000 bail each
after being held into Justice Dotys
court and back to their cells, like hard
ened criminals, handcuffed and under
Il heavy police guard. Three students
pleaded guilty on a charge of lettering
and We're fined $4.G5 each. The Is who
gave bail will have their examinations
Friday morning on a charge of rioting
As soon as the boys We're arraigned
and their bail was fixed, local business
men came to their aid with offers of
bail, the required amount being
promptly furnished in each case There
are no indications tonight of any re-
currence of last nights disturbance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-18
Bannerman's Life
Fast Ebbing Away.

London. March 1.-THE strength OF
Sir Henry Campbell Zimmerman, the
British premier. is ebbfng daily and his
friends take the gravest view of The
d-opsical symptoms which have APP
peared iii his feet and the lower part OF
his legs The medical bulletin issued
today says the premier's strength was
not well maintained yesterday but that
he had a good night and takes his
nOurishment well.
The general anxiety aroused by the
news filtering out from the sick room
of the premier is evidenced by the con-
slant stream of inquirers at his house
in Downing street The fact that
Queen Alexandra and the Dowager
Empress of Russia called personally
this afternoon at the premier's resi-
dence to inquire as to his condition
shows that the illness of the patient is
more critical than the bulletins given
to the public indicate.
Late tonight the condition of the
premier was unchanged, but on ac-
count Of disquieting symptoms, the
physicians decided to remain in at
tendance throughout the night.
There was much speculation in the
lobies of Parliament this evening with
regard to the coming cabinet changes
1t is understood that with the acces-
sion Of Herbert H. Asquith to the pre-
niership there will be a reconstruction,
the Marquis of Ripon and Sir Henry
Fowler. both retiring on account of
advanced age. and Winston Spencer
Churchill, under secretary for the col
onies, and Sir Walter Runciman, f.
nancial secretary to the treasury, be-
ing promoted to cabinet rank
1t is still undecided how the port TO
lios will be re-distributed. much de-
pending upon whether Mr.. Asquith
elects to retain the chancellorship of
the exchequer until he has plotted his
Old age pension scheme through Par
lament. The income tax collections al
ready point to a bigger surplus than
Mr.. Asquith had anticipated in the last
budget estimates. This surplus. it is
thought. will he marked for pensions
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-18
A DAY OF DENiALS
BY Some of Men Implicated In Sub
marine Scandal.

Washington, March 1.-THE state
ment Of Representative Richmond i.
Hobson of Alabama before the special
committee of the House investigating
the charges made by Representative
George Lilley Of Connecticut, that he
had been approached by representa-
tive Of the Elc ctric Boat Co., who Of
fcred to use his influence with the
Speaker to have Mr.. Hobson placed on
the naval affairs committee if he stood
right on submarines. was contradicted
before that committee today by Law
renee Spear the former naval officer
whom Mr. HobsOn said had spoken to
him. Spear said he had not made any
promises to secure the influence of
Speaker Cannon or anyone else and
that he never had tried to influence
them; in fact, he said, he did not know
the Speaker. Spear claimed that his
company had never cndeavored to sup
press competition, had never received
any Legislative or departmental favOrs
and had never received an order from
the navy department. except as n re-
suit of successful competition
The other witnesses Of the day were
A. a. Erly and Frank f. Lord, two
Of the newspaper men who Lilley had
charged he had been warned against q
in the pay Of the company, although
they said they had done some special
work for Mr.. McNeir. one of the at
torncys for the company in the way Of
getting out some Feature" stories on
submarines, for which they had been
paid. Both witnesses testified that they
had lost their positions as the result OF
Lilleys charges.
Lord characterized the reputation
by Lillcy Of an interview he claimed
20 have had with him as ''unqualfiedly,
absolutely ana deliberately untrue"
The committee adjourned. until
Thursday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-18

Counsel for Charles w. Morse an
nounced Tuesday night at New York
that Wednesday he would file in the
United States district court a demur-
rer to the Involuntary bankruptcy pro-
ceedings brought against his client
Ire demurrer will set forth that Re
ceiver Hanna of the National Bank of
North America, one of the petitioners,
is not by law authorized as such re-
ceivcr to join in the bankruptcy petit
ton without being specifically author
lied so to do by the comptroller of the
currency or by the consent Of a COM
petent court.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-18

Prince Joachim Albrecht Of Prussia.
son "f the late Regent of Brunswick
and 4 second cousin of Emperor Will
liam has resigned from the German
army, where he held the rank of maj0r
and will not again be permitted to
wear the German uniform. Tho resig-
nation OF the prince. it is declared, was
requested by Emperor William. Ac-
cording to the Mittag Zeitung. Emper-
or William has been extremely diSsat-
isfied with the prince because Of his
continued relations with the Baroness
L!cbenberg. at one time an actress.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-18
A FOOLISH CAPER.
British Steamship Captain Plays the
Fool At Galveston, Tex.

Galveston, Tex, March 17.-When
Capt. Moore of the British steamship
HoWth Head Of Belfast, Ireland,
dressed ship today in honor of st. Pat
rick he had the green emblem above
the stars and Stripes. This violation
Of the United States laws that re-
qUires Old Glory always TO be at the
top when displayed in an American
port was promptly called to the COM
mand>r's attention by a government
inspec tor, but he bluff1y refused TO
change the flags. Not until he received
formal demand from the United
states collector of customs at this port,
accompanied by an order for the reve-
nue. cutter to stand ready and q threat
to call the gunbOat into service did the
Irish skipper yield, and then it was
only to haul down the American flag
and leave the green one up.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-18
And Many More Hurt In
Powder Mill Explosion
Part ofFactory Of United States
Plant Is Blown Up.
Windows Of Buildings at coalmont,
Ind, Are Shattered.

Linton, Ind. March 17.-Four men
were killed and from Is to 20 were
seriously injured today in an explosion
at the United States Powder Mills, IA
miles from here. The explosion oc-
CURED in one of 10 warehouses. All
the men killed and injured were en-
ployed in this building. The dead are
George Grady, William Myers, Peter
Simmons and one unidentified.
The powder mills are located at
Coalmont All the windows in the
town were shattered by the force Of
the explosion. Many plate windows
were broken here. The explosion was
heard for many miles. Physicians were
sent from surrounding towns.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-18

Former City Marshal Charles NJ
Drake has decided not to accept the
appointment as night watch, which
came to him entirely unsought and
without consultation with him. He
stated to the Journal reporter yestcr-
day forenoon that while he appreciat-
ed the confidence in him thus express
ed by Marshal Cults and the board of
aldermen he could not see his way
clear to resign the position he was now
holding and accept the appointment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-18
Meeting Of Bridge Committee.

The Gardiner G. Randolph Bridge COM
mittee met Monday afternoon at the city
rooms and organized. The following Of
fcers were elected: Chairman, George N.
johnson; secretary, C. Z. Clarke; treas
urer, M. A. Haraden.
The committee decided to make extern
sive repairs on the bridge the coming
year. The steel span on the Randolph
side will be newly planked and double
planked and other repairs will be made.
The matter of the choice of the superin-
tendent of the bridge was laid on the la
BILE and will be taken up at a special
meeting Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-18

City Treasurer Harrington was Mon
day elected to that office for the 10th
time. Assessor Johnson has served for
10 years and has two more to serve on
the present term. Chief Engineer Ken
dali has been in office for six years.
So it would seem that the city of Gar
diner recognizes faithful service in city
affairs and rewards it with good long
terms of office
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-18
Foreign Visit for 500 Teacher

New York. March 17.-Boards Of
education in various parts of the coun-
try have sent in numerous acceptances
OF the invitation of the National Civic
Federation to name persons to partici-
pate In the Federation's plan to send
900 teachers to Europe during the com
ing summer. according to a statement
given out by the Federation today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-18
Rev. Olaf Tandberg made a brief Wis

Rev. Olaf Tandberg made brief Wis
it to Gardiner yesterday morning. He
was on his way home to Berlin from
Caribou on the late Pullman train.
which was considerably behind the
regular time and as he intended to take
the early Grand Trunk train at Var
mouth he stopped here and proceeded
on the 635 train. Mr. Tandberg was
formerly pastor Of the Universalist
church in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-18

1t is authoritatively announced at
frankfort, Ky, that Governor Wilson
will call the Legislature into special
session at Frankfort in July for the
enactment of legislation calculated to
relieve the tense conditions in the to-
bacco districts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-18

That yesterday was ST Patrick's day
was remembered by good percentage
of the Yankee population Of Gardiner
as we'll as by the Irish. Green ribbons,
green buttons, and sprigs of shamrock
were in evidence on the coats and
jackets of many, who were on the
street yesterday. There was also a
big demand for souvenir postaIs of the
day
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-18

me 800 union EMPLOYERS in the st.
LOUIS breweries were notified Friday
10 strike as result of Il factional quar-
rel In Beer Drivers Local Union, No. AZ
Inc call for the strike was issued bv
of1cials of the International United
brewery Workers OF America, after !,
ruthless conference with the represen-
tattves of the breweries..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-18

The ladies of the Universalist Socie-
ty will hold Bazaar Thursday after
noon and evening, March 49, at which
domestic and fancy articles. aprons,
home made candy, cooked food and ice
cream will be displayed A musical
will be given in the evening for which
a pleasing program has been arranged
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-18

Mrs. Effie Small of West Gardiner
mas removed to BOwdoinham. where
her son. Ernest Small. has employment
with Kendall Brothers. Mrs Small's
furniture has already been shipped to
Bowdoinham and she left last night for
her new home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-18

A round trip fare of s1OO will be
made over the NJ. c. r. r. for the COM
ing engagement of Maude Adams to
the Empire Theatre, Lewiston on
April LIST. lLorders for seats must be
placed with Mr. G. w. Brown, Jr, of
Gardiner, on or before March o6th.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-18

II. ID. McGroty has leased the barber
shop at the end of the Gardiner & Pan
dolph bridge formerly occupied by Wal
ter Brown md Will run it as n barber
shop and shoe shining parIor. Albert Col
Inns Will assist him in the barber shop
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-18

Mrs. Louise Slosson, the stewa:dess Of
the steamer Ransom 3. Fuller who has
been ill at her home in Boston with ev.
trouble this winter, is able to he about
again and will resume her ( lties at the
opening of the season
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-18

A good sized crowd witnessed the
performance Of DIR. Jekyll and Mr.
Hyde" at the Johnson Opera house last
night. Rollo Lloyd did fine work in
his dual role and he was we'll support
ed by the entire company.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-18

me Ladies Aid Of the Randolph Meth
odist church will meet Wednesday after
neon at the usual hour with Mrs Camn-
bell, Windsor street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-18

William Dodge, who has been SION
ping al the home Of S. w Boyd during
the winter, returned home 10 Bootbbay
yesterday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-18

Superintendent of Schools c. o. Tur-
ner and Principal w. L. Powers Of
Gardiner High school have returned
nome from visit to Bowdoinham
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-18

pany is authorized to use, if it so chooses,
believing, as do, that by so doing it will
be for the general goodwin. Bailey.
Col. C. L. Patten.
Col. G. l.. Patten, 500 Il St., n. W.,
Washington, d. c., Lieutenant in the
Old Guard, an exclusive organization
composed of soldiers of distinction who
fought in the civil war, and Thirty
second degree Mason, writes as follows:
81 have used Peruna, and desire to
recommend your remedy as an invigor-
ating spring tonic; also one of the best
remedies that ever tried for coughs,
colds and catarrhal complaints"
Hon. r. S. Ryan.
Hon. RS Ryan, now residing in Nome,
Alaska, was formerly member of the
English House of Parliament, and Sec.
rotary to the late Irish patriot, Charles
Stewart Parnell. His Washington ad-
dress is New Willard Hotel, Washing
ton, D. G. He writes: 81 have used Pc
runa and can recommend your remedy
as very effective cure for colds and
catarrhal complaints"
HON. Thomas Gale.
Hon. Thomas Gale, elected to Congress
from Alaska, is well known on the Pa
cific slope, where he has resided. His
Washington address is 1872 9th ST., n.
W., Washington, D. c. He writes: 81
can cheerfully recommend Peruna as a
very efficient remedy for coughs and
colds"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-18

Gordon's hypophosphites are having
great run as spring nerve food
They can tell you all about il AZ
Beane's Corner drug store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-18
Rubber

GI Our line Of Rubber Goods is Of the
lhighest quality and our prices the
lowest. We will sell you a hot water
bottle or a fountain syringe from 75c.
to $3.50. Every piece of rubber we
sell is fully guaranteed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-18
Local Notice,

G. E. Huntington has moved his
blacksmith shop from &c Mechanic
street to the shop formerly occupied by
Ezra Smith at 25 Church street
mch17d1w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-18

The funeral of Fire Commissioner
Hugh Bonner, who died suddenly few
weeks after he had been called to take
command of New York':' fire depart
ment. was held Tuesday from the
Roman Catholic church OF the Holy
Name. The church was filed with
friends and admirers OF the veteran
fire fighter. Burial was at Calvary
cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-18

Isaac Temple Is seriously i'll at his homa
on West street Mr.. Temple was So wears
of age his last birthday and is one of
the best-known men in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-18

T. r. Pray Of Calais was the guest
Yesterday Of his father-i n-law. James
Church, North street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-18

WIZ W. -. McCausland of Portland is
visiting at the home of g. a Cobb. IIrb.
land avenue
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-18
Beane'S Cash DRUG
Store
Gardiner, Maine
OPEN EVENINGS
StoesseI Must Serve Ten Years,
OPEN EVENINGS

st. Petersburg, March 1.-THE En-
perOr today confirmed the death SEN
tence passed upon Lieut. Gen Stoessel,
and also the courts recommended ton
for communication of the sentence to 10
years imprisonment in fortress. The
former commander of Port Arthur in
effectually pettioned for a full pardon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-18

NJ a. Haraden was in Bowdoinb an, "a
.eio'y' Where he held a successful auc-
'io'i OF livestock and farming implements
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-18

FRANK r. Boston has returned from
business trip to Waterville and M.di
son. 'i-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-18

William Veins. aged 30 years. who
Nod - b" III" Inst survivor of the
Noble Six Hundred at Balaklava, is
dead at his home in Manassas, Colo.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-18

Siberia. long regarded as a barren
country, is now producing a great deal
of foodstuffs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-18

MISS Ethel Blair Of FarmingdaIe 10
VISITING her grandmother Mrs r "
Blair, Richmond. w.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-18
Soda Water

M There is no let up in our Soda
Water business in winter or sum-
mer. Just now we are serving Ice
Cream. College lees, Ice Cream Sodas
Egg and Milk Shakes, etc
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-18

Michael Mcdonald is confined 10 ~,
nome at Farmingdale with an attack Of
tonsilitis. VI
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-18
GARDINER.

MISS Marion bearing has returned
nome from a visit to Portland
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-18
Soaps

m Outside Of our store you will not
find stock of Toilet or Medicinal
Soaps the equal of ours. Prices from
SC. per cake up.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-18
Tooth Brushes

MF For 25c. we sell Tooth Brush that
we guarantee not to shed 4 bristle
If it does we give you q new one or
give back your money
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-18

WHAT CAUSES HEADACHE.
From October to May. Colds are the
most frequent caJlse OF Headache. Lam
cause. E. ". GROVE on box sc. wed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-18
LIST OF PROMINENT AMERICANS

LIST OF PROMINENT AMERICANS
w Parsons Confederate Army State Senator Texas
Bailey Washington Labor Organizations and u "
Patten Washington D. Military and Masonic Orders
Alaska English House of Parliament
Gale, of Alaska well Pacific Slope.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-18

pany is authorized to use, if it SO chooses,
believing, as do, that by so doing it will
be for the general goodwin. Bailey.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-07-16

Mrs. Blake Chiffon. living east Of the
city. who has been quite III for sew
eral weeks, is reported greatly i'm.
proved.