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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-04
WA7ERv|LLE.
RETIRING OFFICERS ENTERTAIN
Last Years Officials Enjoy Themselves
Sunday at the Bay View.

The retiring county officers. who
served under tie Democratic admin
istration were entertained at the Bay
View hotel in this city Sunday after
noon. The officers We're all present eX-
ccpt two deputy sheriffs, Mark 3. Gill
man of Mount Vernon and Joseph +.
JcWett of North Nassalboro. The EN-
tertainment was in charge of Nj. l..
Strickland. Oakland Harry Rich and
Victor RCbischauld of this city. and
they proved to be delightful hosts.
Uinner was served at noon after which
d group photograph was taken. Later
in the afternoon Hon. q. H. Johnson.
Dr. + l.. Jones and Hon. w. r. Pat
targall were the guests Of the officers.
The meeting adjourned about ) O'Clock.
Those present We're: eX-sneriff F.
w. Plaistcd. eX-country Attorney f.
T.. Beane, deputies Orrin Choatc, ID.
T. Moore. Dennis Donovan and \. S.
CNr of Augusta: r. :. Harrington,
South China; j. G.. Yeatol. Winthrop;
&. c. Morrill,, Readtield: James Dono-
van, Hallowell;' Harry Rich. Victor
Eobischauld. p. \. Hannaford, Water
Vile; Frank Meady. Randolph; Frank
Marshall. Farmingdale: Fl. +. Wood
ward Litchfeld; Martin Burns. Car
Giner: Charles Seavey, Benton; NJ. l..
strickland. Oakland; e.. w. Abbott Al
hion: J.. F. Yeaton, Belgrade.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-04
Josiah M. Smith.

Josiah NJ smith died Saturday at ms
home in this city at the age of I3 years
He WAS born Feb. IA, 1888 in fairllc' /,
and WAS the son of Rev. Willlam ana
Nancy tRrlcher) Smith. He marrieu
Ellen O.. Libby of Saco. who survives
him He leaves. besides the WHOM
two Sous. William Il. Smith OF ''aro'-
ncr and Edwin NJ. Smith oi baS"'i''e'
y. j
Mr. smith was for Al years IN 'h'
bakery business in this city as hitill-
Der OF the firm of Smith Bros WI :
Smith retired from business i'9'
March He was Il prominent va"
low. and WAS q charter member "i a'i
three of the bodies in this city Wv
lodge. ercampment and canton. ~
was scribe of the canton from itS or-
ganization until about six years as"'
and was treasurery of the lodge TOT
about 20 years. e. -
The funeral will be held lueSoaA
afternoon at =. o'clock from ms la.e
residence, 90 School street. kew - ~ T.,
Clifford officiating. Entombmeht VIII
be in Pine Grove cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-04

the church at 6 O'Clock next Tuesday
evening. Everyone is cordially invited
Miss Aida Hayward is visiting rela-
tives in Washington, D. c.
The moving pictures and illustrated
songs given in exhibition at the Town
hall Thursday evening by the Angus
ia Vaudeville Co. was well attended
and much enjoyed The vaudeville
sketch by Mr. and Mrs. Tracy was an
interesting feature.
The new calendar for January has
been brought out by the Congregation
al church and society The calendar
this month is larger than in previous
ones and contains a New Years let
ter by the pastor. in addition to the
usual church notices. A memorial on
the death of Drury \. White. for "a
years member of the church. who
passed away Nov. 80, is also given in
the calendar. New church officers and
officers of societies in the church are
printed on the last page. the Sunday
school department are printed the fol-
lowing names of students who have ac-
nuired a marking of 90 per cent. in
lesson work and attendance during
DECEMBER. MIS-. COcnfane, hattle
Black. John Sabin. Mrs. Crowell En-
ma Cochrane, Attalie Gale. May Sar-
gent, Ruth Wood. Dorothy Webb. Ma
rion Clifford. Vera Jackson. Harold
Clifford. Winthrop Webb, Arthur
Mouitor, Rodney Howard. Llewellyn
Cobb, George Brown, Atherton Cobb.
Eddie Carr, Clyde Benson, Richmond
Marguerite Brown. Mrs. Carr.
Sadie Wing Beatrice Adams. Mary f.
Mclroy, Mr. Adams, Iona Bishop. Edna
Clark, George Cazolari. Mira Webb,
Birdie Wing, Ray Kimball, Laforest
Reed. Louis Tolle Miss Pitts. Lura
Bishop. Veda CaZOlari. Dorothy Han
naford, Leola Tolle, Alice Moulton.
Evelyn Thompson. Roy Rice. Eleanor
Bishop. Mrs Helen Nimball and Mr.
Eur
The Social Circle of the Methodist
church held a social with Mrs. Myra
ADAMS Thursday evening. A very
pleasant evening was spent. The Watch
meeting was omitted
A Sunrise or New Years service was
held al the Congregational church
FRIDAY morning. There was a good at
tendance. the Cradle Roll Junior En-
deaverors and other departments of
church work being represented. Nearly
all took part in the services.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-04
Yuan Shi Kai
Is Dismissed

Pekin. Jan. 3.-.An edict issued Saturday
dismsses from office Yuan Shi ka, grand
councillor and commander-n-chief of the
forces. The reason given for this action
is that he has rheumatism of the legs.
The edict orders Yuan Shi kai to vacate
all his offices and to return to his home,
adding:
Thus our clemency toward him is man
ifcsted."
A Second edct appoints Ma Tung, comp
troller of customs and ex-governor Of Pc
kin, grand councillor. presumably in Yuan
Sill kais place.
Yuan Sh kai, the great hero of Chi Ii
province, was one of the most influential
and powerful statesmen in the Chinese
empire. He has been called the strongest
man in China. and infinitely more pow
erf,l than was Ii Hung Chang. He Is a
thoroughly practical man, and brought
business methods to the administration
of the empre.\ His watchword was that
China was capable of accomplishing just
as much as had Japan. He inspired a
national patriotism which is today doing
much to sweep away middle age super
sttion and rebuild the empire. He has
been member of the grand council since
1907 and in that year he relinquished the
post of viceroy of Chi Ii. but 1t was in
this Office that he gained the greatest re-
noWn.
Yuan Shi Kai organized an army in
China that was the wonder and amaze
ment of foreign military critics He sub
stituted modern text books for ancient
classics, he compelled the abolition Of
torture. and he transformed Pekin from
the flthiest city in the world into a me-
tropolis, well paved and clearly kept,
that compares favorably with many cities
If Europe ami America Yuan Shi Kal
encouraged the most progressive ideas in
the common government.
>Pelin, Jan. 4--Yuan shi Kai, the de-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-04
Societies.

The Old South League will hold a
Missionary tea at the home of Miss
Aunie Page at go this afternoon. A
cordial invitation is extended to every
lady in the parish.
The oticers-elect of Queen Esther
Chapter. No. TO- o. +. $, will be in
stalled tomorrow evening. A Chicken
Pie supper will be served at $50
o'clock. All members are requested to
be present.
This evening all members of General
Tilden Camp, S. of ", are invited to
a Clam supper at s o'clock, rendered
by the G A. r. After the supper all
members of the G. A. X. are invited to
remain and witness the installation of
officers of General Tilden Camp.
The Ladies' Aid of the First Tniver-
salist church will meet with Mrs. H.
G. Turner. IS Second street, 1T .
o'clock tomorrow afternoon Annual
election of officers. Full attendance
hoped for
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-04

from any skeptical Standpoint specially
out from sincere desire upon the mart
vi earnest searchers that they might
hhow him whom to know Alright is life
eternal. After the crucifixion, resurrec-
.ioi ana ascension of Christ. many things
lor many years appear to have been
taken Tor granted because the fathers
toid US SO. rather n traditional knowledge
OF all that had gone before: hut now me,
are accepting the invitation of the very
CHRIST himself, who said: Search TN,
scriptures; for in them we think We have
eternal life; and they are they which
testify of me- And doing this men are
coming to see the light of the knowledge
of God in the face of Jesus Christ. To
intelligently know Christ does not take
away the beautiful exercise of faith. but
enlarges and strengthens it and makes
our faith to give a reason for the hope
that is written u.s.
The speaker suggested. however that
While Christ accepted our faith still, III
his conversation with the disciples when
Peter gave the answer of the text he was
insisting upon their personal opinion of
him, and to the reply that he was the
Son of God" Christ gave his full approval
to the answer and nowhere in all the
Bible did Christ claim anything more
than sonship. In closing, Mr.. Steele il
Illustrated the nearness of the Christian
churches one to the other by telling Of
the workmen in q mountain tunnel work
ing from either side; how as they ap-
preached from opposite directions they
could hear the sound of the chiseling and
cutting in the darkness. but presently
an opening was made and there was a
glad joining of hands. SO some day there
will be a glorious meeting of the children
of God and the glad shout "The Lord
God Omnipotent reigneth' will swell
Gods great enternity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-04
Temporary Home for Children.

The Temporary Home for Children,
which is to be carried on by the Wo-
mans Christian Temperance Union OF
the state. was organized Friday at The
Office of G. A. Knight of this city. ana
the first step taken for securing incor-
porati0n.
The following ladies in this vicinity
are named as incorporators: MRS. r.
g. Paine and Mrs. Kate Hartman OF
Gardiner. Mrs W. II. Perry and Mrs.
Mary Smith Of HalloWell. Mrs. w. II.
Turner. Mrs. G.. f. Friend, Mrs. Ada
Hunt. OF Augusta.
The following officers We're elected:
President-Mrs. +. G.. Paine.
Sccrctary-Mrs. G.. +. Friend.
Treasurer-Mrs. w. II. Perry.
The home will probably be located
in Augusta. it being the intention o:
the incorporators to solicit funds AND
either buy or lease a home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-04
SENDS POISONED CANDY.
Someone Makes Attempt on Life Of
Mrs. George M. Webb Of Pawtuxet.

Warwick. r. J.. Jan. 1.-The sender
Of a box of poisoned candy received BY
Mrs. George NJ. Webb Of PaWtuXet
on New Years eve is being sought by
the police Mrs. Webb did not eat of
the candy and did not allow any MEM
Der of the family to touch it. because
she saws she had been warned by j
fortune teller recently to beware Of a
Woman who had designs on her life
8nd was planning to wreck her home. '
When the box of candy Was left at her
residence on Remington street by a
messenger whom she did not KNOW,
she accented it at the door, but upon
opt ming she noticed Il white substance
spread over the chocolates, and decid-
ed to investigate the matter. Inc
chocolates were sent to Geo. f.. Per-
llins. a dentist, who analysed tW" OF
those. at the top of the box and found
they each contained two grains of ar
senc. enough to cause death.
The police have been unable to get
any clue to the identity Of the young
man who handed the box OF candy u
Mrs. Webb at her door. Mrs. Webb
thinks it is the work of woman
whom she does not know but who
sent an unsigned letter to Mr.. Webb
The writing on the letter is said to
lac similar to that on IA card III the
hoy. The card reads as follows:
"DeHr one: Please receive git
from one who thinks of you often. ron
vou only. Wishing you happy new
Year.
From an old sweetheart
Until today the receipt of the box
If poisoned candy had been kept quiet
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-04
INTERESTING DISCOURSE
Preached BY Rev. J. w. Steele at Gar
diner Universalist Church.

Rev j. W. Steele of halloween pre"o'''"
a very able and interesting sermon al '''e
Gardiner Cniversalist church Suiu"!
evening, a large congregation being pres
emit The speakers subject was ne l.oNN
of the Living God" and the text WIS
from Matt. Nvi:l6: Thou art the Chiis''
the Son of the living God
Mr. Steele prefaced his remarks !"
stating: I'VE are living in thoushti III
age, yet not so much in an age OF ne"
thought as is so often stated. but rat'iel
are we living in the time OF the reNN"'
of old thoughts and the bringing to hsH'
the mysteries of Goodness that hau pc
come buried by the lack of thought sl.'ee
Christ was on earth and walked ana
talked with men Never has there pee''
so much inquiry into the MANHOOD "i
Christ as there is today, and this' ho'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-04
Prosecutor Heney SAYS
Hartman Is to Blame.
Says Also City Is No Beiteror
Worse Than Other Cities.
Causes Of Corruption In All the
Cities the Same.

Philadelphia. Jan. .3.--At the Long
Table luncheon of the City Club here
Saturday Francis j. Heney of San
Francisco. Who prosecuted the graft"
cases in that city declared that E. H.
Hartman, by his control of the South
ern Pacific railroad, was responsible
for the corruption that has been found
il. the Golden Gate city. With Abra-
ham Rlef and Mr. Hartman was
linked the head of the United Railways
Corporation of san Francisco, Mr.
Honey sail, but the real boss. he aver
co, sits In New York and has as one
OF his chief agents in California W.. +.
Herrin. general counsel of the southern
Pacific. s
San Francisco is no worse nor no
better than the average American
city" Mr. Heney said. with the single
exception. Of course, of Philadelphia,
and even here you have nothing like
what We unrarthed in my city But the
causes OF corruption are the same in
all cities. In san Francisco we found
two elements at work. Coming from
one source was the public service cor
poration and from another was the
saloons and dives. while behind our
backs these forces joined hands.
In this unholy alliance the boss was
the connecting link. but he was simply
the agent OF the real boss-the big bus
mess man. who wanted to exploit the
public service corporation. The politi-
cal boss was really the small duck in
the pond Behind him was the public
service corporation and the Southern
acitic Railroad.
According to my deduction. the
head of the legal department of the
Southern Pacific Railroad, w. r. Her
rim. was Tie boss behind the apparent
boss. But | am convinced that Herrin
was. after all, the tool of the actual
For a moment the auditors sat dazed
by this daring Indictment, and then
they broke into prolonged applause.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-04
FORMER MAINE MAN.
.,ohnathsn ~" Smith Dies at Cam
bridge, Mass.

Cambridge. Mass. Jan. 3.-Jonathah
Hall Smith. many years prominent i'iil'-
her trader in Boston, died at his home
here today aged &C. He was born IN MI
nota. Me. and educated. in the pubic
schools of Auburn. Me He began his ca
reer in the lumber business in Falrneid'
Me. and was the inventor of machine
made framing for buildings His COM
ranv made ,.e frames for the Mechan-
les building in Boston, for which MI.
smith was awarded silver medal by
the Massachusetts Charitable Mechanics
Association. Mr.. Smith came to Boston
q wears ago and was identified with the
firm of Bartlett Co, and Smith ana
blanchard The widow. formerly Miss
Marin Wheeler Of Waterville. Me, and
four daughters survive.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-04

A travelling man who hired Il team
from Taskcr's stable Sunday. to go to
pittston met with mishap in Depot
square, Sunday afternoon, when he had
nearly completed the return trip. He
had been told that the horse was not
afraid of the ears. and accordingly
was taken off his guard when the horse
SHED at It car Just as it was being
turned into the stable. The gentleman
was thrown out. but pluckily retained
his hold upon the reins. and was drag
ged 30 feet or more. The horse dash
cd into the stable. and the sleigh
caught at the door and was pretty
badly smashed Horse and man We're
practically uninjured
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-04
FAIRFIELD.
Mrs. A. F. Gerald Injured.

While defending the steps OF TIE
Crela house. where she iiao pee" az
tending the motion pictures oat )
evonins. Mrs. A. +. Gerald siipi'eu
rear the bottom step and FELL III saci'
, manner as to break her Hlsht leg
Sine was taken by team to her nome
n; The Gerald hotel and -Drs. ). O.
,r.vne and e. f. Goodrich of water
Vile summoned The break was Jus'
,nove the ankle At last report Mrs
Gerald was resting comfortably. Hhe
has the sympathy of the entire com
lrunity.
The Week Of Prayer will be opserV-
~. at the Methodist church, here, bs
services each evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-04
NATIONAL HOME.

The co'nmitte" OF arrangements for
the New Years reception at the library
very cordially thank all those who 50
kindly assisted in making the ocea-
sion q successful one. Between $50
ana $40 was realized. Any persons I'M
able to be present VIII" desire to add to
this anlount can leave their contribu-
lions with Miss CuSWcll at the library.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-04

The court Of China has thirty physi-i
clans and seventyfive astrologers.
After twenty years Of experimenting
an Edinburg firm has brought OUT an
essence of tea, which is said to pre-.
serve the qualities of the prepared
leaf,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-04
Pressure Isle Fire.

Pressure Isle, Me, Jan. 3.-The pota-
toe house Of the r. r. Prentiss Co. at
Guious Siding with 500 barrels Of po-
ed lest night Loss $4,000, partially in
sured. gHE M
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-04

in making his escape out of Pekm
He is now in Ticn Tsin a treaty port
- miles to the southeast and Is UNI
der the protection of Great Britain
Arrangements have been made for
Yuan Shi Kais departure for Han
ana. by way of the Sankow Railway
Ills private secretary was waiting 'at
the station early this morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-04

Miss Annie f. Monahan. manager Of
the local office of the Postal Telegra phi
co.. will leave today for Augusta.
where she will have charge of the
Postal office at the State Capitol dur
ing the session OF the Legislature. The
management of the local office will de-
volvc upon Miss Kate Monahan during
her absence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-04

Miss Barbara Sawyer, who passed
her Christmas holidays with relatives
i'll this city, returned Saturday to Cor
ham. where she is student al the
Normal school.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-04

The name of A. c. Runnels OF TINS
civ WAS inadv ertently omitted from
t,, list of officers elected by the Au-
sfs,a Barbers' Union last Thursday
night. Mr.. Runnels was elected 'rus-
tee after having served i've years as
vice president,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-04

Frank f, Reed was at his home in
this city Sunday from Springvale,
where he has been employed. He will
leave this morning for Lewiston, where
he has secured a position.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-04

Miss Winifred Swift and Miss Mil
bred Jordan returned Saturday to their
homes in Auburn, after visit with
Miss Bertha S. Clason of this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-04

Josiah Gray has returned from Port
land, where he had been in attendance
upon the funeral of relative
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-04

Rev w. F. Livingston went to Ice
bGro Saturday to officiate at the mar
riage of Russell Heath and Miss Lin
ME f. CULVER
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-04

The snow has been cleared from the
kennebec at Wingate's wharf, giving
a fine field for skating and scores are
enjoying the sport.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-04

Willie Robinson, who is passing his
vacation hauling wood, has returned
from a visit to his uncle. +. b. Hinck-
Low Of West Gardiner
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-04

Talbot's ice field on the river above
the bridge was covered with skaters
Saturday and Sunday, and at times
about 200 were enjoying the skating.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-04

A crew of men are at work stringins
additional wires through this city fol
the y. f. Tel & Tel. Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-04

Tonight dance and moving pictures
Wilson hall. Hallowell. Admission II
cents. Dance % cents. Mr.. Lee vii
play.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-04

Harold Wood Of the Class IL. Uni
Ncrsity Of Maine, who passed his va
cation with his parents in this city,
left Saturday for Orono.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-04

Miss Emma F. Jones left on Train
81 last Saturday for Auburn, ~. H,
where she will pass the remainder of
the winter with relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-04

rbe ;:dase: When the days begin
ia lenetren. the cold begins t"
styensthen."" made good Saturday ana
s.pdav mornings. when the thermom-
e,or went to Il and % degrees below
zero.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-04

The Mothers Club will meet at Mrs.
Frank Gray'S on Brunswick avenue
This afternoon at go o'clock
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-04

Harry f. lannon's has returned to
his home in Brunswick, from visit
with friends here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-04

Regular monthly meeting of the city
government at 7.30 o'clock this even
ing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-04

Miss j. Maud Barker has returned
from Snmerville, Mass, where she has
been passing her vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-04

Freeman and Charles Clason have
returned to Bates College. after a holi-
day visit at their home in Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-04

Mrs Edith c. Wilson las returned
from a vacation passed with friends in
Searsmont.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-04

Parties from Gardiner have opened
j., th,. Titcomb block on Water street
W hat is known as The Edlsonlan
| Amusement ParlorS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-04
GARDINER,

The public schoo.; of Gardiner will
begin trt,;ty for the winter tel n.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-04

,rhe week of prayer union service of
IT,, churches will be held this evening
ar 81 o'clock in the First UNIVERSAL
isl church. Rev C. E. Beals, pastor OF
tI,,, CONGREGATIONAL church, VIII preach
t1t sermon.