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Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-29
AN OLD DISAGREEMENT.
Local Milk Dealer Discusses Price Of
the lacteai Fluid.

The reduction in the price of milk by
some of the local dealers has caused con-
siderable strife among the milk dealers
The action is nothing new. but is the re-
opening of an old disagreement which
has hung over the union ever since it
was started. All along the price has
been cut, some selling for seven and some
for six cents per quart. One of the lead
ing millimer yesterday said the, price of
milk among the majority of dealers
would be eight cents per quart probably
for three or four months to come.
DO You understand the milk inspec
tion, so called" spoke up the milk dealer.
Not thoroughly" returned the report
er.
We'll. l win explain it the best | can.
The milk inspection means considerable
to the dealer, even more than .he Gus
toners can realize. Every bottle and can
must be sealed and the cost of this is
three cents per bottle and five cents per
can. If there is found to be an otlnce
one way or the OTHER In any bottle it is
thrown out and not allowed to be used.
The milkman has to stand the expense Of
q new bottle In my business I use about
400 bottles. all of which have been In
spected. and YOU can figure the cost. OF
course there are some who are putting
out ar inferior quality of the product,
hut for one who is endeavoring TO do the
right thing by lis customers ard still
make living, the talk Of reducing the
price of milk at this season of the year
appears ridiculous. All conditions are
against il. So /. for ono. wish to retract
that the statement was published by the
miIkmen in general"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-29

There appears to be some miSunder-
garding the publication of notices for
churches fratarnal bodies and other
local organizations, and perhaps a brief
statement will be of mutual advantage
This paper gladly finds space in it's col
umns, free of all charge, for notices of
church services and the meetings of
secret orders and for items regarding
their various social activities 1t does
this both because there is a certain
news value in such notices and items
and also because it is the papers con-
sstent policy to accommodate it's pa
irons and help all good causes But
when fairs or entertainments are held
to which admission is charged there is
another aspect to the matter. In such
cases one mention Of the approaching
fair or entertainment is given free OF
charge, as a matter of news, but for
subsequent advertising the Journal,
like other papers, is forced To make
change. whether the advertising APP
pears in the regular advertising col
l;lnnS or among the local items This
is done not so much for the small rev
cnue which it. brings in as for the sake
'of limiting the appearances OF such ad-
vertisng items in our local columns
This rule, once established, makes It
necessary to treat all alike.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-29
WEST GARDINER.

Mr.. and Mrs. Alpheus Spear passed
Christmas at the home of Harry Spear.
Roy DeFratus passed Christmas and
Sunday with his parents. Mr. and Mrs.
"A. w. DeF'ratus.
John Collins. who attends school in
orono. is passing vacation with his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. f. s. Collins.
A little son arrived at the home of
Charles Mason last week.
Fred Bradford. who has been visit
ing his aunt. Mrs. James Small, re-
turned to his home in Somervile.
Mass. last week
Miss j. Edna Hathorn passed Christ
mas at her home in Woolwich.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Small are enter
tanning guests from. Woolwich.
Miss Bi Haskell of Augusta passed
Christmas with her sister. Mrs Collins
Mrs. Will Rice was d visitor in
Gardiner Monday
Harry Horn and Will Morgan are
cutting years supply of wood for
Mrs. Roxy Woodbury..
Fred Towle and Miss Ella Towle
went to Augusta on business Saturday.
The attendance at Grange Hall Fri
day evening was not large.
SPEARS CORNER-Miss Susie
Spear is visiting friends in Lewiston
and Auburn.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Andrews of
Lewiston passed Christmas as the
guest of Hon John A. Spear.
About 60 patrons of the Cobbossee-
contee Grange were visitors on Satur
day evening with Capital Grange Of
Augusta. A pleasant evening was
passed.
Mr.. and Mrs. David Stevens If
Gardiner We're guests Christmas of T.
Abbott Spear.
T.. +. Spear has sold several thou
sand feet of lumber to Augusta build
ing contractors.
Mrs. Ralph White and Mrs. LaWton
of Randolph We're guests of Mr. and
Mrs r. G.. Clark the latter part of the
week
The Christmas tree held on Christ
mas evening at the Free Baptist church
was well attended and thoroughly en-
jeyed.
Mrs. Samuel Glidden is i'll at the
home of her daughter, Mrs. f. P. Traf-
ton.
Miss Laura Hall passed Christmas
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Edward
w. Hall
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-29
FORCES ARE GATHERING.
Ohio Senatorial Fight Is About to Com
nnence In Earnest.

Columbus. Ohio, Dec. 2S.-With the
arrival of Senator J. d. Foraker this
e,-ening. the three leading candidates
for the United States senatorship are
here. II was said today that Senator
Dick would come tomorrow. The belief
obtains among observers of the con-
test that there is little chance OF a
dark horse being elected. The arriv-
al OF Former Lieut.. Governor Harding
started rumors that Mr.. Taft's support
ers might go to him rather than see the
prize won by Burton if the latter seem
ed to gain strength.
State Oil Inspector Phipps. lead
ing Taft supporter. called on Mr..
Burton today by request. AS result
of their conversation. it became known
that the question of state patronage
is to figure in the outcome. As Mr..
Burton is friendly with three stats
senators from Cleveland, his home, hd
wields through them an influence which
could be made to bring to his support
the recipients OF recess appointments
by Coy. Harris. which are to come be
fore the Senate at its coming session
for confirmation.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-29
1.-THE Wolf" Jan. 6.

Local theatre goers will miss a good
treat II they fail to see THE Wolf" at
the Coliseum, Gardiner. Wednesday
evening. Jan. s. 1t had a years run at
the Lyric theatre. New York City, and
after leaving Maine will go, to the Ire
mont theatre, Boston, for a long run
1t is a compliment to q small city to
be favored With a production like "fhe
" Off Eugene Walters greatest play
and it is hoped the citizens Will appre-
c!ate the endeavors of the many to Sc
cure a spectacular production of this
stamp. Seats on sale at the box office
tomorrow morning at 10 A. NJ. Best
Sc ats in the house 81 and plenty OF good
ones for so and IS cents. Telephone the
box office for seats Tel. 1872
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-29
At the Opera House.


Wednesday evening the attraction
at the Home Opera house ..will be 'Tha
Wolf and, is graphic story of the
Canadian Hudson Bay country, full OF
color and action, inspiring in it's theme
thrilling in it's situations and declared
to be one of the best perfectly con-
structed plays on the stage. 1t de-
pIcts life i'll the locale of the story as
it could be depicted only by one in
timately acquainted with the passions,
impulses and motives which inspire
men deep in the heart of nature. 1t
tells the story of lone girl, of a
scheming wolf in the guise Of man. of
hero the type of vigor and strength.
and throughout the play there is a
tenderness and natural wisdom which
speaks volumes.
The tickets will be sold i'll the old
canteen. at the usual rate from II. 80
to l,3C Wednesday for members and
families and civilian employees and
families and persons not connected
with the Home will get their tickets
from until o'clock Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-29
fARM|NCDALE.

Charles Russel left Monday for Bos-
ten and will pass the remainder of the
inter IN MaSsac achuSettS.
George Bodway of Stevens Avenue IS
moving his family to Chelsea. to 4he
farm recently purchased by him.
Ray Hodgdon' of Lawrence, Mas,
surprised his parents Mr. and Mrs +.
j Hodgdon. Friday, just in time for Il
Christmas dinner He returned to
Lawrence Sunday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs Lewis Jones of Ran
Guph were guests Sunday of Mr.. ana
Mrs Oliver Tibbets.
Among the number of fine pigs which
have recently been butchered in this Vi
cinity was one killed last week ior Il.
J. Hodgdon which dressed $40 pounds.
Herbert AISer of Lewiston ana Mrs.
Nellie Alger of Gardiner were guests
Of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. Alger.
Christmas
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-29
WINTHROP.

Miss Grace Gilkey of Pennington is
visiting her sister, Mrs. +. Fl. Badger
Irving b. Packard Of Winthrop
Center who has been taking a two
years course as nurse in the hospital
1t Togus received his diploma last
week. He is passing the holidays with
his parents Mr.. and Mrs. John d.
Packard
Charles +. Smith passed Christmas
with his mother. Mrs A. NJ. F. Smith,
and returned Monday to Taunton,
Mass.
Mr.. and Mrs. Willard H. lockwood
If Waterville passed the Sabbath at
is Old home here with his mother,
Irs. Ellen lockwood, and his sister,
Mrs. Millspaugh.
Violet French is visiting her cousin,
Mrs. Forrest Parker in Auburn
Miss Hazel Barnard of Auburn is the
guest OF Miss Helen Gale.
Miss Grace Getchell of Somerville
IS visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
-ieorgc Getchell.
Miss Victoria Benner of Augusta is
listing her brother, Charles Benner.
Miss Dorothy Clifford and Mrs
Maude Hopkins of Gardiner are visit
ing relatives here.
Cyrus Bates has returned from a
visit with relatives in Greene.
The Ladies' Aid of the Methodist
church will meet Thursday evening
with Mrs. Myra Adams The social
ill close with Watch meeting for
hose who wish to watch the old year
,ut and the rev year in.
The usual Picnic supper and social
sill be held at tie congregational
vestry this evening by the Ladies' Aux
iliary.
Mr. and Mrs Z. T.. Moore enter
tained party of young people at their
home in Winthrop Saturday evening
Games We're played and refreshments
served and musical entertainlnc mt
'dded much to the enjoyment of the
evening.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-29
Six Prominent Ath-
letes Suspended.

New York, Dec. 2S.--Theie was q decid-
ed shakelp In amateur athletic circles
tonight when announcement was made
of the suspension of six prominent ath.
letes, five of-whom took part in the re-
cent Olympic games at London, Eag.
The suspended men against whom the
charge of professionalism was. made are:
Melvin ". Sheppard. Charles Bacon, Har-
ry 3. Porter and George v. Bonhag. all
of the Irish-American Athletic Club; r.
G. Bellars. New York Athletic Club, and
James J. Lee, formerly of Boston A. A.
but now unattached. The action was the
outcome of a searching investigation by
the registration committee OF tile ANA
teur Athletic Union, which was conducted
at the West Side Y. NJ. c. A. building to-
night Chairman Obertubessing Of the
committee said that he and his fellow
members had come to the conclusion that
these athletes, and possibly others. had
been demanding sums beyond what might
be termed legitimate expenses. and the
monetary claims, Of some of them We're
exorbitant, He showed a statement from
Major Wolfe of the 74th Regiment, N. G.
n. y. at Buffalo. which showed that
Porter. Sheppard and Bonhag were paid.
according to the ideas of the COMMITTEES.
amounts far in excess of what Were con-
sidered ordinary expenses. The three
men took part in games at Buffalo on
Dec. l. last.
The committee also announced that in
formation has been received by it from
reliable sources that professional trainers
and coaches have been demanding moGey
for the appearance at outside meets OF
members of their teams This will not be
tolerated by the COMMITTEES and warning
has been sent to all amateur athletes
that they must not allow themselves to
be parties to such transactions under
penalty of suspension on professional
grounds.
Sheppard and Porter two of the sus-
pended men. and Martin Sheridan Of the
Irsh-American A. c., left today in charge
of Trainer Ernie Hjertzberg to take part
in an athletic meet in Pittsburg tor,or-
row night, but the action of the commit
tee will prevent the appearance OF Shep-
para and Porter because their SUSPENSION
became operative the moment the COM =.
nittee ANNOUNCED it.
Chairman ObertubessinG said that the
con:nittee would hold several sessions
during the next four weeks and that ev-
cry complaint against registered amateur
athletes would be investigated thorough
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-29
THE FEDERAL LOT.
Matter Seems Settled, But Is Still
Much Discussed.

| 1t looks at present as if the new fed
eral building which is to be located in
this city will be placed on the w. T.
Haines lot, at the corner of Appleton
and Main streets. This lot met with the
approval of the representative from
Washington. who was in the city some
time ago looking over the various loca-
tions and, according to the chairman
of the committee which was appoint
cd by the local Board of Trade. every
thing now points in that direction. But
There is feeling with many citizens
that this lot is not the best place for a
Federal building, vet on the other hand
they do not appear to take enough in
terest in tho matter to interfere. The
committee has done all the work which
seems to have gone for Aothing. Now
if the citizens do not favor the ioca-
ton which seems to be the one select
ed. it is time for them to take some ac-
ton. The matter now rests with the
authorities at Washington and word
may be received any day closing the
matter.
The Heater piece at the corner of.
Main and Elm streets. which has been
in the minds of the committee since
the announcement came that the city
was to have new building, seems now
to lie lost. The lots cannot be pur7
chased Tor the amount the government
and the owners of the
residences on that lot do not feel as
though they could afford to make a re-
Guction in their original price 1t would
make an excellent location. but $4,000
allow for a location.
Another place mentioned at first was
that land on Front street owned by H
r. Smell. 1t faces the common and
many think it would make an ideal
spot for a Federal building. 1t is CEN
trally located and in the heart OF the
business section. which Is the one
thing the citizens should bear in mind.
The business of the city does not go
the other way very fast. On the con-
trary, it will center about the City hall.
'rhe common will always remain there
to be the center of the business Sec
ton. 1t is only a matter Of time when
it will be compulsory to erect brick
on each corner of Main street |
and then what could be better than to |
have handsome Federal building
overlooking all from the east side of |
The common?
1t is up to the citizens and it is now
time for them to act, and to act quick |
~. for there is no telling just now soon |
The eGict may be received from Wash |
ngton, and there will be no changing |
t. One of the committee men thought |
that if two business men |
went as delegates to Washington. eX
pressing the sentiment of the citizens
md of the condition of affairs. that |
hey might be able to convince those
lavirg the matter in charge. There is
. lie meeting of the committee from
he BOARD of Trade this week, prob
ibly Wednesday, at which time the
natter is likely to be settled by them
or good and all. OF course the com
Gittee is powerless to say where the
shall be erected but it. was Sc
ected by the citizens to use its in
lucnce in the location. The citizens
however, should not put al the work
md responsibility on the committee 1t
$ a matter which concerns the whole
,ity.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-29

Harold Fuller having resigned as
correspondent of the Journal from
Hallowell. his mantle has fallen upon
another. who will try to give all the
news as he may be able to gather it,
All the local news is of interest i'll the
town and to friends outside. You can
help make the column better and ad-
Vertise your city if YOU leave any mat
ter you have at the store of j. G. Whit
tier, Water street. any time before ) F.
VI. On Sundays. Messrs. Smith & Pur-
ing!on, at the Granite City Cafe will
kindly care for it. Write names and
Initials plainly. Sign your name to all
communications as an evidence OF good
faith
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-29
THOMAS GRAVES RETURNS.
Thought to Have Perished In Death
Valley, Boston Man Is Alive and WEI.

Boston. Dec. -Mourned for more
than year by. his wife and daughter
as the victim Of horrible end In
Ueath Valley. Thomas Graves. 10
years. sray-haired and prenaturcly
aged. tonight suddenly appeared be-
fore his family, at Is Langt1on street.
I;oXhury. and after the first shock
was over, 4ras affectionaIly welcomed.
Seeking dry climate he went to
Death Valley. In some manner he be-
came lost there and wandered for days.
suffering untold horrors. He &as
given up for dead IA months ago. 1t
appears. however, that Graves was
rescued by an exploring party. taken
IT, hospital and lay for many months
near death and out Of his mind. When
he had recovered sufficiently he start
ea East. His face and FORM, witt, ills
gray hair. plainly tell Of great suffer
ing.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-29
WATERvILLE.


The following letters are advertised
at the Waterville postoifice:
Men-Blaisdell. William: Baker, l..
H. CD; Hayhu:st. Allan H.; Kemp.
Edward Field. Jr; Lowell, DIR. Ralph
f.: Libby. Edward H; Morton. +. T. !:
Peller. Willie: Perry. W. w; Ring,
Eddie; Sahatere Sig Quarterar; Vigue.
r. y: Vanston, T. A.. West, ]. w;
Wilson. Wallace.
Women-Atwood. Miss Frank; Bus
sey. May w; Cole. Mrs. George W.;
Fren. Mrs. A. NJ; Hunneweli Miss
Clara B.: Hamlin. Mrs. John: La
chance, Mrs. William: Miller, Mrs. F.
Belle; Price. Mrs Steward: Pierce.
Mrs. Steward; Swan, Mrs. Lizzie !:
Stttrtivant. Mrs. Eva; Swanton. Mrs.
Fred: Taylor, Mrs. Z. S.; Tufts. Mrs.
L. NJ: Tufts. Mrs. Ada L.; Veriil, Mrs.
a. L.; Withee Miss Dora; YORK, Mrs.
S. Il. Wy
Foreign-Marsho. ]. c.i Roy, Mon
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-29

Argered at being discharged from his
POSITION as candy maker, Collenus
Conigharo shot and probably fatally m
i,,red his former employer, Pictlo En:Ilo,
the proprietor of a candy store III fliHa-
beth street New York. Sunday and Tony
Kelly, who is n candy maker Ehzll" "hd
Kelly were standing in doorway talking
when CONG haro. it is alleged, approach-
ed and began firing upon them. EnZiio
was shot in the head and body aud Kelly
received a bullet in the neck. Can1shafo
was arrested.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-29
Gen. c. M. Anderson,

Headquartcrs We're notified yesterday
Of the death Of Gen. G. N. Anderson
Of Greenville, Ohio. local manager of
the Central Branch which occurred
early yesterday morning. Gen. An
derson has been member of the
Eoard of Managers since 1894 ana
served as vice president in 19G-l95 and
Us secretary in 1906 to 1907, and he
was the senior member and one of the
most influential on the board.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-29

Odd Bellows. hall The Odd Fellows
service was used. The officiating cler-
gyman was Rev. Leroy W. Coons of
Augusta. pastor of the Universalist
church Of that city. Two selections
were rendered by the Abnaki Quartet
of Augusta. The bearers were from the
lodge as follows: Eugene w. Chase.
Frank Radcliffe, Roland T. True, Sam
uel d. Soule, Ralph f. Manson and
Eugene Neal. The remains were en-
tomhed in Oak Grove cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-29

The Gardiner municipal court was d
hit more busy Monday morning '''a"
f,r several days Two cases OF al
,sl.ol irtoxica4ion occupied the atten-
,ion Of Judge Larrabee. Bert Lowe
,.,,o told the eourt that he belonged IN
r,lloweu, had been arrested by ~ :
f,oer Frank D. Lawrence. re
sentenced to pay a tfne of 81 ana c.'S's
a j., default Of payment of linc ana
costs to serve 80 days in jail hc al"
rot produce the necessary eash' 'a'i' ;ai,
- a,.ordinglv hea was taken to jan
lanes Howard of Lewiston "aS a.
,.osted hv city Marshal Cults. ha\lhs
80, ,,nrehended Saturday night iol
i,,toxication. The usual fine 'i - ana
nnsts was imposed. but the respondent
di,1 not have the money. ana ne WA %
accordingly committed to jan , ,"r os oT
d,vs Don Sunday. Joseph Johnson u
urc,,ou.ou was fined s751 for NintoSica F.
ton He paid his fine and was re-
lon oSa!
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-29
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e, M. JEPSON RETiRES.
Pioneer WaterviIle Business Man Sells
Out His Market.

T.. NJ Jcpson. proprietor Of the Elm
wood market. after 13 years of business
activity. has sold to a firm which will
be known as Hersom & Bronsell. Mr..
Jepson was one of the Oldest mer-
chants on Main street and his absence
ir the business circles will be regretted
BY many The final business transac-
tiuns took place yesterday afternoon.
John +. Hersom. the senior partner of
the new firm. has been with Mr.. Jep-
sor as clerk for number OF years. He
is one of the most popular young men
of the city and is thoroughly qualified
to carry on the business. Henry r.
Bronsell, the junior partner. comes
from FoXboro Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-29

The treasurer of the WatervilIc We
mans Association has received from Mrs.
Lowering. who. as chairman of the Asso-
cia ation's entertainment committee. lad
charge. with Miss Flood. of the play "The
Rivals" recently given for the benefit of
the Woman's Association. one hundred
dollars. The receipts of the play after
the expenses were paid were something
less than 800 and Miss Flood generously
added the amount needed to complete
the sum. She also gave all her services
in training the children and the manage
ment of the play. 1t being the desire of
Miss Flood that the money should be Glid-
ed to the endowment fund the trustees
voted SO to place it and passed vote
of thanks to Miss Flood.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-29
Miss soraphin Bronislowne Izponde

Miss Soraphin BrOnislowne Izponder,
daughter of 1sponder of South Omaha,
disappeared suddenly Saturday night.
after acting as bridesmaid at the MAJ.
riage Of her sister at Winnipeg, Man
The police are looking for her. It Is lie
lieved that she eloped with, or was
kidnapped by a Polish priest. formerly
of Winnipeg. The police have traced
the couple. to the southern part Of the
province. Miss Isponder was Formerly
a sister in st. Joseph's Orphan Asylum
in Chicago. ... a - n. n.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-29
ROLLER POSTS CASH FOR
FIGHT, WITH SEATTLE PAPER.

Seattle. Wash, Dec. 2S.-Dr. B. +.
Roller put up $1,000 today with local
newspaper as side bet for a match
with the winner of the Kaufman Barry
fight to take place at Los Angeles next
Wednesday night DIR. Roller said he
would be ready to fight about March I.
When he received word from Los
Angeles that $1,000 had been put in the
hands of James j. Jeffries to cover his
deposit DIR. Roller said he would con-
slider the match as good as made.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-29

Oaklands. the beautiful home of Mr.
and Mrs. K. Fl. Gardiner. was the scene
Of Il brilliant gathering Monday evening.
the occasion being Il dance given by Mr..
and Mrs. r Ii. Gardiner to about 1N
friends Music for the occasion was fur
nished by the Togus Band. Informal
darcinG was enjoyed for about three
hours, beginning at s O'Clock. Visitors
were present from. Augusta. Boston, Io-
gus and Brunswick. p
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-29

There was d very pleasant family
gathering at the home OF James Mille"
Christmas Twenty three We're present
at the tree and dinner. the oldest being
SO and the Youngest one year of age.
Among those present from out of town
We're: Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Albee, Mrs.
Esther A&bee. Mr.. and Mrs. Waiter
Carter and daughter, Virginia. of
Hallowell. A very pleasant time was
eniOVed by all
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-29
Ten Killed
By Caveil.n.

Birmingham. Ala. Dec. 2S.-Tuo
bodies have been recovered and eight
more are known to be buried in the
cave in of 4 trench at the blast fur
mace plant at Ensley tonight. Several
other laborers and two forenlen were
injured Most Of the dead are for
eignurs,
The cavc-in occurred without warn
Ina and the bodies are being recovered
with difficulty because of the large
1raount of gas which is pouring into
he excavation from the furnaces