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Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-18
REruRNEp TO JAIL.
Judge Iarrabee Gives Tony DeMarcio
90 Days for vagrancy.

Ills name Was Tony DeMarcio and
ne stood before Judge Larrabee in the
Gardiner municipal court, Thursday
informing. after having been but "a
hours 'out of Jail.
Tony appeared in Gardiner some time
as" in search Of his wife, whom he
said had run away from him. His
actions We're so strange and his lam
guage SO wild that it was thought best
10 keep him out of harms way. and
ne was accordingly sent to Jail for 50
days. for being q nuisance.
Tony was released by Turnkey Orrin
L. Choate. Wednesday morning. and
Immediately started for Gardiner. ar
living here at an early hour He had
two overmastering ideas seething in
ms brain. lone being to secure a sum.
amounting to about "a, which he be-
ileved to be due him from Gardiner
PARTIES, and the other to secure eyi-
dence Of the whereabouts of his wife
his hrst care lDOn arriving in town,
was to hunt up the office of Mayor
Atkins: hui the mayor was out uf
town. and Tony had great deal OF
difficulty in making himself understood
The 81 and the missing wife were hope
lessiy mixed UP in his conversation. but
lie produced letter which he kisser,
passionately, and pressed it to his
hcart. From his incoherent words. it
was evident that he considered it a
letter from his absent spouse
Reluctantly Tony would surrender
The letter to the one whom he desired
to translate it {" him, and would look
gfieved beyond expression when met
with burst OF laughter for the letter
was Just an ordinary rum circular
from Boston house. Somebody had
evidently played a cruel joke on Tony
1t later developed that there was no
money due him here
Taking all the circumstances into
consideration. Judge Larrabee i'm
posed sentence of so days for vagran-
cN. and he was committed To the. lAu-
Slsta Jail, where he will pass the win
ter.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-18

A tripod supporting a small agate
ware kettle. with a slot in the top for
the reception of coin was set in front
OF the Electric Railroad waiting room
Thursday and neat placard announces
that the contributions are for the
Christmas dinner which will be given
to the families of the poor by the Sal
vation Army of this city. 1t Is planned
to furnish 100 Christmas dinners. each
basket to contain enough for family
of five. The baskets win be distribut-
cd to needy families between the hours
Of 1 and O'clock on the day before
Christmas. The project is in charge
of Capt and Mrs. Bwans of the local
Salvation Army corps. and they are de-
serving of the cordial support of the
citizens of Gardiner in giving the poor
of this locality a welcome feast.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-18
re RRIRLE EXPERIENCE
Of Crew Of French Sch. maree'''"e
Abandoned Sinking at Sea.

sydney. y. s.. Dec. 17.-EXhausteu
hv eight days of toll at the pumps 80
i. hours spent in an open ood, VIII
tbo thermometer lowering around W
,1an men roWed ashore at Port MOI
and Yesterday afternoon and rcpor'eu
,h.+ the French schooner Marceii'h''
o-n tons Calais. France for st. Pierre
:, ;+b calf had foundered on the cape
E,a,,n coast at midnight Tuesday. All
tha crew reached port safely but "i's
after an experience that none ~. "'o'
exer want to undergo again.
a ,out in an open boat Win nu.
clothing the men suffered terripiA W.
inc the 40-mile row to safety N'e,
,,e boat finally grated on the oeaci
some of them We're so worn "u, ''i''
t,,ay had to be lifted ashore.
For 40 days the schooner pa,''e'
;+h north Atlantic gales. with orc
n,mn choked water pouring III "'
,rrr;fc rate and the rigging so encase'
:, loo that the sails could not o'
handled. but the men stuck dosse"i9
to their work. Driven far t" sea WIZ
in sight OF their destination. 81 fierrF
,1io they first tried to make oHuii"l
barhor and then bore away ior 'l''
s,utl,ward. hoping to be picked up =!
y, Atlantic liner. Neither Oh ''e7
bones were realized. Steadli! wy
cater gained on them ana at i'i''
,;gbt Tuesday Capt. S. \. tIasare'-
| ,5orad tho men to take to the poa'S :
,It an hour later the vessel Wen
| down. II c,.dp,,
| The men We're sent OH " - VI"
| where J. A. Gillies, K. G.. the r'ele,
| consul. took charge of them ana WI
forward them to France via New ioth
Tho Marcelline halls from Paimpai'
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-18
High School Preliminary
Speaking Contests Begin.
Large Audience Highly Pleased
With Last Evenings Program.
l. 0. u ". Meeting This Evening
...lteIis Of Genenal Interest.

The first of the series of preliminary
speaking contests was held last even
ing at the High school before Il good
sized audience. The speaking was of a
high order, and was evidently fully
appreciated by the audience. Prayer
was offered by Rev. B. F. Turner. The
opening number was a piano solo by
MIR. Shea.
The first speaker was Eunice Niles,
whose selection 1.-THE Bewtched
Clock was most amusing and ably
rendered.
The next selection was Thorpe L.
Co." an interesting piece. well rem
dcred by Gertrude Leonard.
The next speaker was Alton Blais-
dell with an interesting defamation
entitled "The Navy" Carl Olsen fol-
lowed with the selection The Tele-
graph Signal" The next selection was
"rhe Chratchits' Christmas Dinner"
by Helen Chadbourne. "An Every Day
Case" by Ethel Quinn was the next
number. "rhe New South" was the til
tie If Il finely delivered defamation
by Ralnh Moore. Fred Jewett was well
adapted to his selection The Tale Of
the I<ennebec Mariner" with its droll
humor, which furnished much amuse-
ment Esther Gilman's excellent rem
lcr;ng of the selection "The Honor of
the Woods" drew much applause. An
amusing number entitled The Rail-
road Crossing" delivered by Lester
Sinclair, followed. The closing number
was !, humorous selection entitled The
New Minister" which was capably
rendered by Frances Fields.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-18
WHO SOLD THE LIQUOR
That Had Something to Do With Death
of AbiaI kincaid?

Brunswick, Me-. Dec. 17.-Acting IT
the direction of county officials, Deputy
Sheriffs Purinton of Bowdoinham and
Duren of Richmond are endeavoring
to locate the parties who sold liquor
to Kincaid the Saturday before his
death. They will proceed against the
parties under the pure food and drugs
act. and it is thought the liquor sellers
may be made responsible for Kincaid $
death, for at an examination of his
stomach in Brunswick, positive signs IF
impure liquors We're found. Kincaid
was killed by a train at Bowdoinhanl
sometime Saturday night, and at first
murder was suspected.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-18

l.. II. Cooper, who is explaining MS
theory and medicine to the pubic. IS
meeting more people each day ana
seems to be attracting as much atten-
tion here as was reported from othei
cities before he arrived in New York.
Coopers theory is that modern all
ments arc largely due to stomach
trouble. He claims his preparation
will regulate the digestive organs IN
six weeks. In explaining his theory
when interviewed Wednesday alter
noon, he said About three out Oh
five people who come to ask about my
medicine saw, my nerves are all un-
strung or I am very nervous, or.
am on the verge of nervous prostra-
, tion.' All this nervous trouble IS que
to Just one .thing-imperfect digestion
Did YOU ever hear of a farmer
with nervous prostration? never
did. The farmer gets up carry. ou'
he goes into the fresh air to put III q
days work that would lay most people
up for week At noon the dihhe.
horn blows. He has worked ms pou.
so hard that his stomach Is jug.
shouting for food, and you can oet -
gets it. The amount of corned oeeA'
cabbage, potatoes. bread. pie. nlilA
etc. that he puts away is a sight -
see, Back he goes to the fields. MoIe
hard work in the fresh air and sun
shine Home at night with the same
enormous appetite. A big supper. ana
then he sleeps as though chloro'
formed. No restless tossing all night
Any nervous prostration for nm
Wen. l guess not. He doesnt feel dui
and languid all day. He doesn't HAYS
coated tongue and a bad taste u
his mouth. He's living the life ina
nature intended him to ltYe, aud MI
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-18
Tiffany Camp, U. s. W. ", Meeting.

A regular. meeting of Tiffany Camp
No. 4. u. s. w. w. was held WedneS-
day evening, Dec. 16 with large at
tendance and much important DuS'-
ness transacted. Three recruits were
mustered in and four applicants elect2d
to membership.
Headquarters Tiffany Camp. 40. T.
department of Maine. Z. >. w. "
Pursuant to the order of Comnahder-
in Chief Chas. A. Newton, the pubic
is hereby warned against the opera
tions of certain impostors VINO nave III
come manner aquired possession OF thc
hutton of the L. S. w. Y. and repre-
scnting themselves as members ot ."'
order. These unprincipled characters
arc in most cases travelling beSsaf'
y no are using the insignia OF the Dr.
ranization to enlist the undeSerNeo
sympathy of an unsuspcctinS puplit
The United Spanish War Veterans l'
NOT co,lntehancc the practices OF theS'
,anhandlers and if any VINO are ap'
uroached by them will kindly noun
the nearest Camp COMMANDER. that OF
fcer will take necessary steps TO pflhr
the offenders to justice ana hc1p y
s,omp out deplorable eVll.
JOHN A. ROBINSON.
Commander Tiffany Camp. \a''oi1
Soldiers Home. Maine.
~, ions
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-18
TO PREVENT SALE.
Interested Parties Trying to Block the
Northeastern Telephone Deal

Portland. Nc. Dec. l1.-Efforts to
prevent the consummation Of the sale
the assets of the Northeastern Tcle-
phonc -. t. the New England Tcle-
phcae Il Telegraph CO. We're continued
today
Alfred 5. Hayes of Boston and Frank
Fl. Haskell of this city, representing
Jabez True of Portland, a minority
stockholder in the Northeastern Tele-
pnonc Co. the combination OF inde-
pendent companies, which was sold at
auction yesterday to the New England
Co. for $27J,U00 under foreclosure pro-
ccedings Instituted before Judge Pea
body in the supreme court. appeared
before Judge Putnam in the United
States circuit court and asked for the
issue of preliminary injunction re-
straining the New England Co from
taking over the property of the North
eastern Co.
Judge Putnam declined to grant tn,
retition. declaring that he could not
issue an injunction interfering with
the processes of the State courts He
did give an order. however, for the
New England Co. to appear next Mon
day and show cause why an injunction
should not be issued. specifying that
that company should not consider this
order as a restraining order.
u tho afternoon before Judge Pea
body Of the supreme court the attor-
-, Tor the mlnoritv stockholders of
the Northeastern Telephone Co. asked
for an injunction from the State
courts. The hearing was a protracted
one but the court decided that the case
came more under the jurisdiction of
the United States courts within the
mea hing of the Sherman antitrust
law and accordingly the next move that
will probably be made will be for ar
individual to make application for tho
restraint of the company on the ground
that the New England Telephone Co
is Il corporation doing an interstate
business ir restraint of trade,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-18
FAIRFIELD,

The funeral services of the late A. B.
Page We're held at o'clock Thursday af-
ternoon at his late residence. Rev. f.
+. Barton of the Universalist church Of
ficiated. The foral offerings from the va
rious organizations of which Mr.. Page
was member were many and beauti-
full. The bearers were L. r. Hammond.
f.. j. Lawrence. A. III. Totman. Albert
Jewell. S. T. Lawry and Frank Clifford
The interment was in Maplewood ceme-
terry.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-18
SILVER PUNCH SET
Presented 70 Scout Cruiser Chester by
the People Of Chester, Pa.

New York, Dec 17.-On behalf Of tho
citizens OF Chester. Pa, Mayor ID. Nj.
Johnson of that city presented today a
silver punch bowl. ladle and tray to the
Chester. u scout cruiser. now at the
New York navy yard. Accompanying
Mavor johnson were the other city
officials of chester and Il committee of
80 citizens.
on behalf of the navy department
and the officers and crew of the Ches-
ter. Commander a. 3. Wilson accepted
the gift.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-18

The barn on the place in the MI.
Hope neighborhood. Sanford, owned by
Daniel johnson and occupied by Fred
Lizotte and family. was destroyed Dy
fire late Wednesday afternoon. the
fire also destroyed several small out
buildings including a henhouse con-
tanning 65 hens The dwelling caught,
and was saved with great difficulty.
In the narn was a new sleigh. several
tons of nay. The total loss is about
$1,000. partially insured. The parents
were away from home. working IN the
mills when the fire was discovered by
t.yt small children. They gave the
alarm and did the best they could TO
save the contents of the barn, but were
only partially successful
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-18
Amateur Night at Coliseum

Thursday was Amateur night at tie
Coliseum. and the house was packed
to the ceiling with eager spectators
who gathered to see the program whirf
had been prepared. First came iwl
magnificent films one Il new version III
The Lady or the Tiger and the other
"A Tragedy from Alphonse DaudeE.'
Both were very much enjoyed. AND
then~came the amateurs. opening With
fine quartet and closing with the
awarding of the prize of S.. which was
won by Fred .AnKetelle. as the Hoo
Carrier. The next Amateur night vii
be next Wednesday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-18

Miss Elsie Potter entertained Il par,.
of her friends Thursday evening at hal
home in Randolph. The company num-
bered 81 and the hostess received q
number of very pretty tokens Of re-
membrance from her friends. Among
the presents was a handsome parol
lamp, which was presented to her by
Ernest Spear, in behalf Of the COM
pany. Mr.. Spear made a very cleve,
presentation speech. Dainty refresh
ments We're served by the hostess and
the evening passed socially and with
games.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-18
UNIVERSITY OF MAINE.
Freshmen Win the Annual Sophomore
Freshman Debate.

Orono. Me-. Dec. (SpeciaD. D.-E
w Lord. secretary of the New England
Child Labor Association, spoke Il few
words in chapel at the University of
Maine on Thursday and gave a one
hour address at II o'clock on Child
Labor
The University of Maine, on vote OF
the students has decided to buy a bronze
tablet containing "Lincoin's address at
Gettysburg" The tablets cost $40, but
the Lincoln Memorial Association will
pay half the price. provided any college
or university will pay the remaining
$50. The tablets have been manufac-
tured in honor of the Tooth anniversary
of Abraham Lincoln. which will be
celebrated on Feb. L. There will be
no college work at the university On
Feb. II. Special exercises will be held
i'm the chapel in the afternoon. 1t was
the signature Of Abraham Lincoln
which passed the bill giving grants OF
land for the state colleges from which
many of the large universities through
out the United States have originated
The annual Sophomore Freshman
debate of the University of Maine WAS
held Thursday evening. The work OF
both teams was very strong and 1t was
only after a considerable discussion
that the judges awarded the honors tc
the Freshmen. The speakers were ts
follows: Affirmative. 1911. @. II. Howe
f. F. Fish and f, 0. whittier; mega
tive. 1912. f. A. Bunden, r. A. Mcker-
ney and c. G. Merrill.
The subject was RESOLVED. Iha'
Forest Reserves Should be Establishe;
in the State of Maine"
President Fellows presided and Dear
Stevens. Dean Hart and Prof. Carr act,
ed as Judges.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-18

Work is progressing on the new
garage and motor boat station which
is being built on the old Coliseum lot
on the Causeway by Fred w. Blancn-
ard. 1t is not usual that a building
can be erected for the accommodation
of both motor boats and automobiles,
but the fact that the floor of the sec
onfl story of the building is on level
with the roadway. while the ground
floor is but a short distance above the
level of Cobbossee stream. makes pos
sible the rather unusual combination.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-18

4 musical enterta ainment was enjoy
ed at Mr.. Lancy's, Central street,
Wednesday evening. Among the guests
present were Mr. and Mrs. Frank
Wight and daughter: Mrs. Fred Robin
son and daughter: Mrs. Philbrook: Mr..
and Mrs. J. c. Morrison, Mrs Perfect
and others. Musical numbers We're
furnished on the violin by Mr. Lancv
and on the piano by Mrs. Perfect. one
of the old Scottish clog dances was
exemplified by Mrs. Perfect. Light re-
freshments were served.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-18

United States Sends Congratulations.
Washington, Dec. 17.-Acting Secre-
tary Bacon tonight cabled to Amba3-
sador Leishman at Constantinople the
resolutions of congratulations and good
wishes of the Senate and the House of
Representatives on the opening. today,
of the first Turkish Parliament, with
directions to convey them to the prop
er authorities.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-18
KENNEBEc.
L,TcHFIELp.

POND ROAD-Mrs. Avery Kent. who
has been suffering from bloodpoisoning.
is reported to be much better.
The meetings at the chapel under the
leadership OF Mr. Washburn are well
attended and several conversions are
reported.
Captain and Mrs. l.. NJ Bird attended
the regular meeting of Gardiner
Grange Monday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-18
GARDINER LOCAL MATTERS
JOURNAL TELEPHONE 49,

The Ladies Auxiliary of the Ran
dolph NJ. F. church held IA very suc-
cessful sale in the vestry Thursday af-
ternoon and evening The following
were the committees which had the oc-
casion in charge: Cooked food, Mrs
Daniel Noyes, Mrs. George Emery
fancy work, Miss Flagg: Apron table,
Mrs. Millard Marrow, Mrs. j. r. Good
win; candy table. Mrs. Ward Marrow,
Miss Eta Dunton
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-18

The Gardiner employees of the Hoi-
lingsworth & Whitney Co. and ladies
will go to Winslow Saturday evening
to be the guests of the employees of
the Hollingsworth & Whitney Co, in
that town. On previous occasions the
Gardiner employees have been royalty
entertained and they are looking for a
very successful occasion.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-18

F. T. Wood has Il stock of fancy
chairs. couches, ladies' desks and dis
tinctive patterns and designs in special
furniture articles. shoppers who desire
something out of the common order
should see. Don't fear but YOU can
find elegant and expensive presents
here as well as the moderate values.
All are reasonable. at Hallowell'S low
nricnS
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-18

Commencing at 1890 p. NJ. today
and continuing until $50 +. NJ. the cars
on the Togus branch of the Lewiston
Augusta & Watervlle Street Railway
will run half-hour trips between the
above named hours until Friday, Dee
23. to accommodate the veterans ol
the Home and the people along uhe
line in making their Christmas pur-
chases in Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-18

The following We're registered yes
tfrday at the Hallowell House: United
States Marshal II. W. Mayo of Hamp-
den: +. S. Neal. Auburn; W. =. Arey,
Boston: George Pottle, Lewiston: NJ.
V Dun,iing. Boston: George S. Nj.
kenney, Portland; 7. w. Trafton,
Chcsterville: \. I. Leech. Northeast
Harbor; H. w. Jackson, Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-18

G. Z. Langille's Peoples store win
dov;s tell story of the bargains and
variety waiting for shoppers to in
spect in order to acknowledge that
Gardiner is city where the spirit OF
home enterprise should hold home
trade. Particularly when lower prices
are an additional argument. Just visit
this store and take account of the val
ues on the and 10-cent counters.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-18

Gardiner Lodge, No. 3. I. .. Q. T..
conferred the InitiatOry degree on two
candidates Thursday evening. the al
tendance was large and the degree
work. under the new ritual. proved to
be most satisfactory. The annual eiec
ton Of officers will be held at the next
meeting, Thursday. Dec. "a.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-18
Local Notice.

The sale under the auspices of the
Old South League will be held this at
ternoon and evening in the church
parlors A fine literary and musical
program has been arranged. Admls-
sion Is cents. dit
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-18

The families of Joseph Bianchi and
Francesca Bianchi left last evening
for Washington. D. c., where the
Messrs Bianchi have been employed
for some days.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-18

T. P. Favor of Richmond, the we'll
known composer. was in the city
Thursday evening to attend the anna
teur night performance at the Coli
se1lrn
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-18

Silas T. Chaplin of Lowell. late co.
d, 9Th Mass. Inf, and Nelson Leary
of North Lubec. Ne. late Co. A, loth
Maine Inf have been admitted to TINS
Home
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-18

Much anxiety still exists regarding
the water supply for power. The wat
er in Cobbosseecontee stream is down
to the limit. The amount that it be-
ing let through the dam is 140 cubic
feet, just half the regular amount.
Lake CobbOsseecOntee is very low.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-18

Mrs. Ernest Lessor returned to her
home in Skowhegan Thursday from a
visit with her sister, Mrs. Lena Hanra-
han Of this city.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-18

Major James w. Wadsworth, presl-
dent of the Board of Managers. ana
Col. W. f. Elwell inspector general
and chief surgeon. arrived at the Home
Yesterday forenoon, on their seml-an-
nual tour of inspection
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-18

The ladies of the Universalist church
will make their house-to-house can
cass for old newspapers the last week
in December
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-18

The CobbOssee Athletic Club will
hold open house this evening. The
members are requested to be present
and bring their lady friends.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-18

F'ranklin c. Pease of Northampton
Mass, late Co. X, I'd Mass. and Co. B.
18th V. r. c., has been re-admitted to
the Home
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-18

Henry Flemming has returned to
his duties on the steamer Ransom B.
Fuller, after a vacation at his home in
this city. SAP
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-18

A full attendance is desired at the
rt gular meeting of the A. 0. L. w. this
evening, as there will be an election
OF officers
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-18

Tonight dance and moving pictures
at the same time at Wilson hall. Hall
lowell. 7.30 to II o'clock. Ladies free
to dance
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-18

The Gardiner public schools will
close today for the Christmas vacation
of two weeks. The winter term will
begin Jan. 4.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-18

Louis f. Theme arrived yesterday
from Hampton. Va. where he has been
engaged at his profession. He VIII
pass the holidays with his parehtS'
Prof and Mrs. 3. w. Theme.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-18

Fred F.. Potter was receiving the
congratulations of his friends yester-
day upon his appointment as deputy
by Sheriff elect Colby Getchell.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-18

Scott Webber. formerly in the en-
ploy of Frank Ellwell, has entered the
employ of the barber shop of w. A.
Wiley, Depot square.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-18

kennebec Lodge. No. 10. Degree Cl
Honor. at its meeting this evening,
will hold its annual election of officers;
All members are requested to be pres
ant
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-18

Moving pictures in the Home Opera
house tonight, free to those connected
with the Home.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-18

. MIR. and Mrs. Everett J. Donaldson
Of Portland, who have been visiting
friends for a few days. returned home
Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-18

Tonight dance and moving pictures
at the same time at Wilson har, Hal
lowell, 7.30 to IL O'clock Ladies free
to dance.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-18

Charles H. Thoms returned to til,
Home yesterday from a furlough pass
ed in FOXcroft.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-18
H. r. Chapman of Lewiston was in
town Thursday on business.

J. II. Gilman of Monmouth was in
the city on business yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-18

Percy H. Leonard, who has been on
an extended furlough to Blanchard
has reported.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-18

William H. Garter returned to Camp
yesterday. after passing a furlouSh
with friends in Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-18

Harry Leroy arrived Wednesday
night from New York to enter the en-
ploy Of the Happy Half Hour.