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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-03-08
LIKES FROST AND ICE.
Senator Hale Comes Home to Rest
After Very Busy Session.

Washington, March 7.-Senator Hale.
chairman of the committee ON naval
affairs, chairman OF the Republican
caucus and acting chairman of the
committee on appropriations, has had
an extremely busy session, and left
fer his horne in Maine with the ex
pcctation of being absent until the
converting of the extra session on
March II.
II have been pretty closely confined, .
said the senator before starting, ''and
feel the need OF a little fresh air
Some people so South at this season
Of the year. but | like the frost ar.'
ice, ard want to go where l can sc.
plenty of beth.
When he returns the senator Is
chairman of the caucus. will announce
the membe rship of the Republican COM
ni:ttee. which will take in hand the re-
organization of the Senate committees
He expressed the opinion that there
would be a complete reorganization
soon after the converting of the extra
session.
Mr. Hale thinks there will he com
rarativcly little legislation. other thar
the revision Of the tariff at the APP
preaching session He says that every
effort will be made to dispose of the
tacitf i'll the shortest possible time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-03-08
CHINA.

SOUTH-Mrs. Ella f. Jones was in
Watervile recently visiting friends.
The w. F. NJ. S. will meet Tuesday
March .. with Mrs. Cooper.
Miss Grace Jones is at home from
Pennington Normal School for the vaca-
ton.
Cony N. Weber was in Augusta Fri
day on business.
David B. Gates of East Vassalboro re-
Gently visited his wife's father, Samuel
A. Clark
Mrs. Mabel Timer of Unity is visiting
her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Ruel Ellis
Cony N. Weber sold two scows Thurs
day to Winslow parties for S95.
Everett Jones has returned to Massa-
chusetts after passing number of weeks
at the home of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs
Linwood w. Jones'
Rev Frank E. Jones went to Unity last
week to officiate at the funeral of the
late Jedidiah Varney.
There will be a caucus at the town
house Saturday to nominate officers for
the coming meeting which will occur on
Monday March 8.
Harry w. Austin has sold his house
which he has been occupying to Mr.. L.
w! Bragg, and will move into his cottage
known as the Pickering cottage.
There was very interesting lecture
given Friday evening at the Friends
church by Ed~ar Hale of the African
Industrial Mission
Rev. Frank f.. Jones left Friday FIJI
Providence. r.. l.. to attend the quarterl,
meeting of Friends. and will visit othe,
meetings before his return.
Several from this place attended thu
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-03-08
HOGG ESCAPES.
Confessed Night Rider, Convicted Of
Murder, Leaves His Prison Cell.

Union City, Tenn, March 7.--Mirsch-
! Hosg, a confessed member of the
band of might Riders who murder
ID Capt. Quentin Rankin at Walnut
log. in October escaped from Jail at
Dresden last night and has not been
recaptured. He is supposed to be in
hiding in the lake regions. The mill
AIRY at Fort Regain has been notified
md are instituting a vigorous search
or the fugitive
While Hogg was held close pris-
pnCr by Sheriff G. A. Brasfield, he had
recently been accorded the liberty of a
'TruSty' and it is now believed that
lc was implicated in an attack made
on Sheriff Drastield Saturday night by
, negro prisoner with a razor in which
he officer was severely wounded. That
IL furnished the weapon has been ad
nittcd By the negro, and Hogg, believ-
ing that he would again be thrown in
20 close confinement. made his escape
before the authorities took action.
che confessed Night Rider has not
been seen in the neighborhood of
Union City since the news OF his es-
cape reached here The soldiers here
ana at Rankin barracks on the lake
have Instituted a vigorous search for
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-03-08
EARLY MORNING BLAZE.
Overheated Stove Causes Blaze ir
Washington Street Block.

An alarm from Box % at i.o1 this
morning called out the department for
q blaze caused by an Overheated stove
in tenement NO II in the block at Nc.
Sc Washington street, owned by the
Edwards Mills and occupied by large
number of families employed in the
mills. The tenement where the blaze
occurred is occupied by a Greek family
who could sneak but little English.
Three streams Of water were required
t. eXtinguish the fire. which was con
fined to the tenement in which it broke
out.
The flames at first blaZed up quite
brightly and alarmed the people in
neighEoring houses so that they pre-
pared to take their goods to places Of
safety should the fire spread. Several
trunks containing the personal effects
Of the owners were set ont into the
street, bat the precauiion proved un-
necessary. as the fircmcn soon had the
flames under control and by hard work
prevented them from spreading. TIC
all out" sounded at 2.19 O'Clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-03-08
THE PROCLAMATION
Which Bids Congress to Convene on
Monday, March IS.

Washington. March 7.-President Taft
Saturday issued call for Il spe .;M SEES
sion of the 61st Congress- 10 convene
March Is. The call does not mention the
object for which the special session is
called No nominations were made by the
President Saturday.
The following is the tex. o. the call:
By the Presiden- of thu United of
America.
a proclamation.
Whereas, public interests rc.,ure :hut tie
Congress of the United States Should tie
convened in extra session ~ l. O'Clock
noon on the 18th Gay o. March. 1889, 20
receive such communication as may tie
made by the executive.
Now. therefore, 1, William Howard
Taft. President of the United States do
hereby proclaim and declare that an ex-
traol binary OCCASION requires the Congress
of the United States to convene in extra
session at the Capitol in the city of
washington on the 18th of March, 1909 at
T. o'clock noon; at which all persons who
shall at that time be entitled to act
the United States of America. the 9Th
day of March, in the year of Our Lord.
one thousand nine hundred and nine.
and of the independence of as members
thereof are hereby required" to take
notice.
Given under my hand and seal of the
United States the one hundred and thirty
third.
tSigneD w. II. TAFT.
BY the President:
p. c. Knox, Secretary of State
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-03-08
SKOWHEGAN.

Mr. and Mrs. +. c. Bowman have
the sympathy of a large number or
friends in the death Of their 5-months-
old son, which occurred Thursday
night.
Miss Stella Hutchins, who had been
the guest of her uncle. G. E. Sampson.
left Saturday for Readfield to visit be-
fore returning to her home in Strong.
The Skowhegan Manufacturing Co.
at its annual meeting elected the fol-
lowing officers for the ensuing year:
President, l.. w. weston; secre-
tary and treasurer, +. r. Stew
ard: directors, Mr. Weston. J. p.
Merrill, A. G. Blunt, Mr.. Steward and
G.. A. Ross. This corporation built
and owns the shoe factory operated
nv the Commonwealth Shoe & Leatil-
err Co.
The funeral of the late William I'll.
Fuller was held at 2 p. M. Sunday from
the Island Avenue Congregational
church. The services were conductor
by Rev. B. B. Merrill. the remains
were placed in the receiving tomb ana
will be buried in the spring III tne
family lot in the South cemetery. Inc
hearers were f. F. Danforth, DIR. l.. a.
Dascombe, J. Palmer Merrill ana =.
r. Cook. In addition to the sketch or
Mr.. Fuller's life, which appeared III
this paper Saturday, it should be add-
ed that he was the son OF EdWaro
Fuller of Readfield. who. IN MS DAY.
was considered one of the Drlghte7'
lawyers in New England. TWO young
men who read law in his office and
who afterward filled prominent posi-
tions in the politics of the nation were
Lot NJ. Morrill, of Augusta, a FORMER
Governor of Maine and secretary OF
the treasury under President Hayes
and Timothy O. Howe, postmaster gem
eral under President Garfield. MI.
Howe was later United States senator
from Wisconsin.
c. II. Tlton, foreman of the Reporter
office. passed Saturday with friends IN
Waterville and Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-03-08
No Trouble Anticipated
With Coal Miners.
Conference Thursday 10 Adopt
A New Agreement.
Present One Expires March 81
Good Feeling In Coal Fields.

Wilkesbarre, Pa, March 1.-HavinG
miners representatives are concerned
for the meeting between the officers OF
the United Mine Workers and the
anthracite coal operators in Philadel-
phia next Thursday, for the purpose
Of making new agreement between
the men and their employers, Thomas
l.. Lewis. national president of the
miners organization, left Wilkesbarre
late Saturday for Indianapolis.
Mr.. Lewis Will remain at national
headquarters until Tuesday, and will
reach Philadelphia on Wednesday af-
ternoon. He put in busy day i'll this
section, visiting Pittston and HaZelton
for the purpose Of inviting the indi-
vidual Operators to take part i'll next
weeks conference. Mr.. Lewis called
upon w. J. L. Cake, president of the
Individual Operators Association, ant
extended him an invitation to attend
The meeting, and il was accepted. The
organization Of which Mr.. Cake is the
head represents practically all the in
dependent operators in the region. and
who participated in the negotiations in
New York three years ago, when the
present threeyear agreement was ar
anged. This agreement will expire OF,
uarch 81.
There is a distinctly better feeling il,
a,he hard coal fields regarding the out
yUme of the negotiations. This is nc
loubt due to the cordial manner in
which Mr.. Lewis says he was received
~ the presidents of the coal carrying
loads when he met them Individually
New York and Philadelphia to ar
range conference. Business men say
lat they feel that there will be nc
trouble, and that they look for only a
short suspension of work. it, indeed
here is any stoppage in the mining OF
cal.
The business interests of the entire
.cgion are almost unanimous for L
lhree-year agreement in order to avoid
IN annual disturbance in business
Neither Mi. Lewis, his associates nor
he operators in this section will dis
-uss the situation in advance of the
regulations.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-03-08
INAUGURATION DAY.
Mayor Redington and Members Of City
Council TO be Sworn In This Morning.

Mayer elect Frank Redington Will
take his oath of office at 10 o'clock
this morning as mayor of the city of
Watervile; the aldermen and council
men-elect will assume office and the
minor city offices will be filed. 1t is
not expected that many radical
changes will be made and that the
majority of office holders under the
past administration will again he
placed in charge of their different de-
partments.
Mayor-elect Redington viii enter in
to his new duties with the undivided
support of all the others and the best
wishes of the people. His thorough.
practical business ability will assured.y
give to the citizens one of the best
administrations in the history of the
municipality.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-03-08
EXTRA SESSION WILL
LAST TWO MONTHS
CONTINUED from Page One.)

from March to the last Wednesday
Of April was made by Senator Depew
in the brief legislative session Sat,r-
cay This proposal was in resolu-
ton proposing an amendment to The
constitution which was referred to the
committee on privileges and elections.
The Senate was in legislative ses-
sion eight minutes. after which the
doors were closed for executive bust
ness until Eli o'clock when the SEN
ate adjourned sine die.
The special session of Congress will
begin March Is.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-03-08

A meeting will be held this evening
1T the office of the superintendent of
schools of the members Of the Board
of Education. This will be the first
meeting since two new members We're
elected to the board and it is probable
that the committees will be appointed
1t this time. The matter of electing
I superintendent is still in doubt as
The attitude of the new members can
not be determined. d. E. Bowman is
candidate for disappointment and ii
is understood that there are several
other applicants for the position.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-03-08
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

Rev. William r. Wood of Fairport,
y. Y, has accepted a call to the pas
toratt Of the Cults Avenue Free Bap-
tisc church Of Saco, Me. made vacant
ny the resignation of Rev. John B.
on account of poor health, and will be-
gin his duties early in April.
William w. Austin. inventor of til,
first steam carriage and the first steam
bicycle, died suddenly late Sunday at
his home in Winthrop, Mass. He was
. years old. At the time Of his death
he was engaged in perfecting an in
vention. of a gasoline lamp, in which
several large capitalists were interest
Cd.
The liquor deputies of Sheriff Trefe-
then of Cumberland county were forced
to take half cay off Saturday and de-
vote themselves to spillng beer. Dur
IN" the morning they turned into the
sewer about % cases. The storage
capacity Of their present quarters was
Inadequate to accommodate any more,
ana they had to destroy a part of the
stock already seized.
King Victor Emmanuel granted A pr-
vate audience to William Marconi Friday
at Rome and afterwards entertained the
inventor at dinner. His Majesty con-
graduated his guest warmly on the re-
suits achieved by his system of wireless
biography. and Mr. Marconi explained
that by the erection of an extra powerful
plant at Coltano, near Pisa. he expected
within u months to have direct wireless
communication with America
The Interior of the five-story brick
building No. 265 Atlantic avenue, Bos-
ton, was damaged to the extent OF
about $4,000 by fire early Monday. The
fire started on the second floor. occu-
pied by the Foreign Language Press,
where the heaviest damage was done,
and probably originated from crossed
electric wires. The first floor occupied
By Niles Fe,nent Rond Co. iron tools,
and the third locr. occupied by the
Carpenter Morton CO.. paints and oils,
also suffered considerable damage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-03-08

Former United States Senator Jo-
seph B. Foraker will be presented with
handsome testimonial by the Negroes
of Montgomery. Ala, because of his
championship of the troops involved in
the Brownsville affair. Collections were
taken up in all of the Negro churches
Sunday and among the membership of
the Negro fraternal lodges with which
to purchase this testimonial The set
Of resolutions which were read in the
different churches today win accom-
rany the testimonial!
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-03-08
Funeral of Late Miss Nina Crunomett

The funeral of the late Miss Nina
Crummett was held from the residence
of her father. Frank Crummett of
Clinton at o'clock Sunday afternoon.
The service was conducted by Rev. \
D. Dodge OF the Getchell Street Free
Baptist church of this city. The floral
tributes We're abundant many being
sent from this city. Burial was in
Clinton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-03-08
CAPITAL JOTTINGS.

William Loeb, Jr.. who was selected
by President Taft as collector of the
port of New York, will leave WASH
nGton tomorrow. He will take charge
of the customs house Tuesday morn
ing. when the oath of office will be adj
ministerc,i to him. Mr.. Loeb has been
detained here experimenting the re-
nioval Of some of Mr.. RooseVcltS per
sonal effects and their shipment to
CVSter Say.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-03-08

musical recital at Oak Grove Seminary
Wednesday evening and were very much
pleased with the exercises.
Miss Maud Halves was recently uniteo
In marriage to Arthur Stetson OF wafer
ville the ceremony being performed n
that place. Their friends wish them much
happiness.
The measles are still prevalent. and as
a result the public gatherings are not
very large
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-03-08
The Pope Has Influenza.

Rome March THE Popc's indis-
position has taken on the character OF
influenza and his condition inspires APP
prehensiOn notwithstanding his i'll
health. however. His Holiness took the
keenest interest in the electoral vote
today. insisting upon seeing the dis
patches giving the returns
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-03-08

college Chums," will be presente;:
Monday evening, March Is at the
Skowhegan Opera house by the Dra-
matte Club of Colby College. 1t will
be under the auspices of the Junior
Class of the Skowhegan High school.
At the close of the play hop will be
rendered the visitors at Grange hall
and music will be furnished by Ken
1all's Orchestra 1t is expected that
many will accompany the players from
he college
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-03-08
Adamson's Botanic Cough BaIsam

for Coughs, Colds and Consumption, is
made from Roots. barks and Gums Of
great healing powers. This simple rem
edy at once heals Infiamed Threats, cures
Coughs, Bronchitis, Asthma, Whoopinc
Cough, Group and all kindred ailments
known to children and adults. Be sure
that you get the genuine ADAMSON'S
BALSAM made by +. w. Kinsman & Co,
New York and Augusta. Me. 10 cts. aud
IS cts. at all druggists
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-03-08
The Kidneys and the Skin

In the spring, the kidneys have much
to do. If they are weak or torpid,
they will not do it well, and the skin
will lie pimrIy or blotchy. That is tell
ing the story in a few words.
Hoods Sarsaparilla strengthens and
stimulates the kidneys, cures and pre-
vents pimples, blotches ana all cutane.
Gus eruptions.
Don't fail to take it.
BUY q bottle today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-03-08

L. II. Soper Cos magnificent store is
having it's 1rst display of new suils,
showing exclusive spring models in
tailor made suits. This is an event
ladies' will be eager to take advantaga
IT, Their ground floor that IS devoted
,;c ready to wear goods. is of itself an
attraction that captivates.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-03-08
AUGUSTA LOCALS.

The postoffice letter clerks defeated
the mailing clerks at bowling Saturday
night 1925 to 1917. The scores: Let
ter clerks-Owen. 243. Poor 277, White
PIT. Williams 1874. Arnold 204 totals
1125. Mailing clerks-Chase 241. Lee
Clair 233. Partridge 191, Benin els,
Rrann 1877; totals 1917
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-03-08

Word has been received in this city
from Edward L. Moor, formerly of the
H. r. Durham Clothing Co.. and now
junior member of JOY & Moor, bakers
of Gary Indiana Mr.. Moor left for
the West several months ago and has
already formed a large business. NJ.
Joy, the senior member. is also Maine
man, coming from Clinton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-03-08
Funeral of Late Isaac Hossdon.

The funeral Of the late Isaac Hogs
don was held Sunday morning from his
late home in Clinton. The services
was conducted by Rev. A. ID. Dodge
and the burial was at the Evergreen
cemetery in that town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-03-08

Pay good heed to Atherton Furniture
Cos March cut prices in carpets
This is no vain announcement nut one
there is profit in following up and In
vestigatins. Only a very few days in
iced for these prices.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-03-08
the date of the Inaugural.

changing the date of the, Inaugural
ton.
William Loeb. Jr. whose nomina-
ton to be collector of the port of New
York, was confirmed by the Senate
Saturday. was presented with silver
loving cup of heroic design by the Of
fetal staff of the White House
Members of the Taft family who are
in the city, dined at the White Housc
Saturday night as the guests Of Presi-
dent and Mrs. Taft.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-03-08
Ex.Vice Pres. Fairbanks at Home.

Indianapolis, Ind, March AFTER
II years of public life Former Vice
President Charles w. Fairbanks re-
turned to his home here today from
Washington. Mr. and Mrs. Fairbanks
recei-ed many friends at their home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-03-08

The Ladies' Aid of the Hollings-
worth &, Whitney Sunday school will
hold an all-day meeting Wednesday at
the Taconnet Club house and the hus-
bands of all the members of the aid
are invited to be present at the dinner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-03-08

The condition of LaFOrrest Simpson
Of Winslow, who has been confined to
his home on account of typhoid fever,
is improving slowly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-03-08

The country roads are reported as
being in the worst possible condition
and in places unsafe for travelling. The
recent warm spell has made the roads
very soft.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-03-08

The Arts and Crafts committee of
the Womans Club will meet this even
ing at the home of Mrs. e. l.. Keene,
Myrtle street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-03-08

The Hospital Corps will hold meet
ing this evening at the Armory and ali
applicants are requested to be at the
Armory between the hours of Z and 8
o'clock
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-03-08

Gardiner Grange, No. 459. p. of H..
will hold it's regular meeting this even
ing, with work on several candidates
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-03-08

DIR. Giddings Will give an address
upon Motherhood" Tuesday afternoon
at the home OF Mrs. Frank Maxcy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-03-08
Root to "Ross" New York.

New York. March S.-Elihu Root Will
be the Republican Boss OF New YORK,
according to a published interview
credited to Ex-senator T. c. Platt who
has lust returned from Washington.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-03-08

Rev. Fred Libby of Magnolia, Mass.
has returned home after a visit with
Wallace PurneIl of this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-03-08

Mrs. Whitney, who has been visitin,
her father, A. J. Hooker, has returned
to her home in Medford, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-03-08

The Ladies' Auxiliary of the Sons of
Veterans served fine supper at G. A.
| r. hall Saturday evening. 1t was lib
| orally patrOniZed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-03-08

The chirp of a robin was heard by
many Sunday morning for the first
time of the season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-03-08
INSTANTLY KILLED.
New Yorker Falls Three Stories, priv.
en- Out By Fire in Room.

New York. March 7.-Ch"osing be
tween death by fire. which had driven
him out of his blazing room and to THE
narrow ledge of his window. and a
jump of three stories to the sidewalk
below. Dennis Redmond jumped and
was almost instantly killed today.
Before finding refuge on the window
ledge, Redmond. who accidentally set
fire to his bed. had shut Off escape
through the building by piling guam
tlty Of furniture, which caught fire, bt-
tween himself and the door in q vain
cndoavor to extinguish the flames.
When the futiltv of his efforts Were
apparent he retreated out of the VIM
dow. hoping that the firemen would as
sist him to safety. Rut the flames
crept steadily nearer. until. unable to
hold on any longer. his hands being
terribly burned. he let go His head
first struck an iron railing which shut
off the basement stairs from the street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-03-08

Mr. and Mrs. George A. Oliver went
to Boston Saturday to attend the Au-
tomobile show.