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Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-12-12
English Elections
Favor Government.

london Dec lit is seen now fnat
the government will return with substan-
TALLY the same majority as it had be-
fore the dissolution of Parliament, and
the future course Of the elections has
less live interest that the question OF
what will happen when Parliament act
ually meets. This forms the subject OF
u very determined discussion in the col
nmns of the party newspapers and in the
speeches Of public men.
Lord Rosebery at the beginning Of the
elections declared in 4 speech that should
the government suffer a loss Of only five
seats it could not pass the veto Dill. rms
contention has been taken up by the op-
position press, which argues that unless
the government secures an Increased
MA iority il will have no mandate to ceai
with the House of Lords.
The Liberals, on the other hand, con-
tcnl that not only will the government
have a ma iolity larger than that of for
mer strong I'nionist ministers, but that
the nntion has now thrice in succession
given the Liberals vote Of confidence.
To this unionists reply that the rucs-
ton of a change in the constitution is
on quite Il different plane than ordinary
legislation ana they point out that s>e-
Ciiic majoritics &re required i'll tho Unit
cd states and other countries before the
constitution can be changed. Everybody,
However, appears to be in the dark as to
the actual possibilities of the situation,
ana many are OF the opinion that it may
still be settled by negotiation and COM
promise.
Both sides appear equally confident Of
gaining q few more seats the coming
week. Up to the present 5oi seats out Of
GO have been filled. the standing of the
parties being as follows:
Government coalition: Libertls IS, La
borites p. Nationalists -, Independent
Nationalists :; total 27S.
opposition Unionists &c
The relative positions Of the two par
ties is exactly the sane III the new Par
Lament as in the old, each having gained
Il seats from the other.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-12-12
ERVILLE.
70 VOTE ON QUESTION:.
Citizens to Decide About F'n'sh'hs
Hiah School Building.

An taxpayers and the publc III gen
or.l oro cordially invited to be pres
o,, ar the Ar,nory at 1.3o O'Clock tn'S
evening. when a mass meeting VIII '"'
held for the purpose of arranging II"
,hn finishing If The new Ifi%A scfi"oi
h;,i,Ging. Addresses will be made "S
,,nv OF the citizens and all VIII nave
=. chance, &c. vote on tho matter.
,rhc building stands practic;tliE COM
n,atod with no money available IN Ia"
c;tv Golfers. About $4,000 has been tA-
,,en,1ed FOR the lot and exterior portion
af the building, but the interior re-,
mains untouched 1t is uhderStooo ina,
ahout as much moro money IS heeoe"
ard it is for this purpose that .u'
meeting has been called. no" siiaii ~
be raised? That is the question t4la'
confronts all
Direct taxation appears 70 pt a"'C,' :
tie only way out Of the matter az
though naturally it does not meet WIN
favor. as the tax rate is n niue oNe'
% mills. That is how the matter stai'uS:
I'ho building is there unfinished anu
The needs of a larger place are oe'hs
felt more every day. If YOU nave amy
suggestions to offer be at the if9eellis
at the appointed noun
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-12-12
DECISION RESERVED.
Justice Savage Hears Evidence In Ok
ford Sheriff Contest.

South Paris. Dec, 11.-A hearing was
held before Justice Savage at the
county buildings here Saturday on
the bill in equity brought by Melvin
Bartlett Of Stonellan. Republican
candidate for sheriff, to settle the
election contest between himself and
Mr.. McIntire, the Democratic candi-
date.
According to the town clerks re-
turns to the secretary of State, Mr..
Bartlett received 3705 votes and Mr..
McIntirs 371t, giving Mr.. McIntire a
plurality of 3. Soon after election an
inspection Of the ballots was made
by Mr.. Bartlett and Mr.. McIntire and
their counsel in every precinct of the
county, nearly three weeks time be-
ing occupied with this. The suit in
law depends upon the legality of bal
lots counted or thrown out as defec-
tive.
There we're about 1900 of these bal
lots in the entire county, having q
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-12-12
Iha Post Office Site.

w. ID. Window from the office Of the
supervising architect Of the treasury
at WASHINGTON, ID. G.. who has been
here looking over the various locations
that have been offered the government
for the post office site is still in the
city. Mr.. Windom seems to be q care
full observer ana one who can see for
himself lie studies every phase of
the sites, ana knows the thing when he
secs it. Mr.. Window must keep his
own counsel aud make his report to
the secretary OF the treasury. who alone
can give out the result Other loca-
tions offered since last report: 6. j..
Spaulding and Mrs. Clara a. EVeieth,
comprising two lots y. W. corner
Second and Winthrop streets, meas
uring 1856 feet, inches on Second by
15lx6 inches on Winthrop, for $4,000:
Samuel Currier, :. ". corner Second
and Winthrop streets, 10. X9J, $1,000 +;
Hon. F. T.. Bcanc, west side OF Water
street, $1,000: G. l.. SpauldinS, a single
lot on ~ w. corner Second and Win
throp streets. l5i-6X124 tt, $1,000. Mr..
Window has been gratified to know
that there has been no effort upon the
part of the bidders to place their prop
erty at cxorbitant figures. He Will re-
main in the city for few days longer
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-12-12
Japanese Baby Wonders

Aeyako Twin Sisters. the Japanese
oapS "cnders, With four reels of pic
lures. accompanied by pleasing mu-
sic. is the bill for Monday. Tuesday
ana Wednesday at the Johnson Opera
Honse. This is an exceptionally pleas
ms program for any small theatre
anq the act alone is worth going
mics to see. Mothers should take the
little ores to see these wonderful
youngsters. Tleir act is thriller.
People talk OF it for days after. Any
person going to the Coliseum to Wit
ness the Youug-.Adams Stock Co. in
Under the Bears Paws" may first
see the Japanese Babies, then SO to
the Coliseum. The Ioung-Adams Co.
is one of the best ever presenting a
repertoire bill and the specialties be-
tween the acts are a source OF enjoy
ment to, all lovers of good, high class
drama. Tie big musical act tonight
at the Opera house is one of wortil-a
musical masterpiece-and no music
lover should miss it. Seats now SELL
ing for Young Adams Co.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-12-12

a large number attended and the menu
or baked beans. cold meats. salads and
many other good things was much an
preeiatesi. The committee in charge of
the supper consisted of Mrs. Young.
chairman. Mrs. Fleming, Mrs. Brad
street. Mrs. Stephenson and Mrs Green
lear. and they were assisted by an able
corps Of ladies in the kitchen and at the
tables. In the main hail were arranged
Dooths for the various articles. There
were two tables of fancy articles. At
one was Mrs. MARI. Mrs. Clarke and Miss
biilngs, while Edith Fowler was in
cnarge of the other. Mrs. Pierce, Mrs.
Glazier and Mrs. Wylie presided over the
apron table. At the candy tables vera
Misses Littlefeld, Bates, Trott, Snarr.
Jones and Clark. a gaily decorated booth
OF soap products were presided over by
Mrs. William Palmer.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-12-12
Rev. II. E. Harding Returns.

Rev. Henry +. Harding. who has
bcen visiting his daughter Mrs. John
Wasl,burn and her family, III Mime
apol. Mimi, has returned to his home
in this city. Mr.. Harding had been
away for several months. He was
favolably impressed with the Western
hustle IN business, political, also
church life He says the men so to
church in the West and mix religion
with their business and politics. He
says that political insurgency was not
felt in Minnesota.
Air Harding further said that it fell
to his lot to enlichten many who had
q wrong impression Of the Maine pro-
llibitory law and assured them that
prohibition cut no figure in the land
slide that swept over Maine in Sep
temher
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-12-12
WEST GARDINER.

HIGHLAND ANENUE-Mrs. Henry
Bowie went Saturday to Augusta on
business.
Miss Josephine Fuller. who has beer
seriously i'll for the past three months
is reported as gaining rapidly.
j. Foster of South Gardiner visited
his parents, Nh and Mrs. Levi Fos-
ter, Sunday
T. W. Hunt. 81 who is employed III
one of the local shoe factories at Car
diner, has gone to the city to boaro
during the winter.
Mrs, Scwcu Jones and her two sons
Clvdo and Lloyd, visited Sunday I've
Jones parents, Mr. and Mrs. John w
Curtis.
Charles Goodwin and son Earle WIS.,
tied their farm here Sunday.
Mrs. \. " Rrann, who mas pee'i
visiting relatives at Lisbon Cenler'
hos gone to Bath for an indefinite
pnriod
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-12-12
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

a big yellow hound, crouching 'over
the body Of an aged man who :ly half
clothed on bed. snarled at the New
York police who forced an entrance
carly Saturday into the house Of
Charles Kenny in Hoboken, N. j. Tie
right side Of the mans face was half
chewed away. The man had evidently
BEEN dead for several days. In an ad
joining room the police found Mrs. ida
Kenny, widow of the dead man, lying
in he'd with three cats sleeping near
her. At the sight Of the officers the
old woman leaped from the bed and
attacked tie patrolmen by throwing
a cat at them. Che was finally quiet
ed and later held by the court for an
examination into her mental condi.
tion.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-12-12
FORMER HOUSE SPEAKER.
Many Prominent Maine Men Honor
Late Seth L. larrabee.

Portland Me. Dec. 1.-THE funeral Of
ex-Speaker Seth l.. I.arrabee, WHO was
for many years prominent in Maine pol
itics, at the bar and in business, took
place Saturday afternoon at his resi-
dence, 357 Spring street. Rev. DR.. Ray
: mond Calkins. pastor of the State Stree
Congregational church, officiated.
The members of the bar attended in Il
body. The honorary bearers were eX-
Mayor Adam p. Leighton, Hon. Edward
B. Winslow, Col. +. n. Dow, ex-Mayor
Charles i. Libby, Hon. Fred r. Rich
ards, ex-Gov. Henry 3. Cleaves. Judge
Clarence Hale of the L. S. district court,
: Ammi Whitney, Charles s. Chase, Viii
liam II. Atilliken, Hutson 3. Saunders.
Edward W. Cox, Albion Little and VII
liam W. Mason. The burial was at Ev-
ergreen cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-12-12
The Srown-Taii Moths.

The employees on the Vaughan estate
under the guidance Of Fred s. Grover,
have been after the broWn-tail moths
on that part of the property known as
the frank Page quarry and they
found - nests against Il nests on the
same land one year ago Most Of the
pests were found in the cherry and
apples trees. Some were found in
other soft wood. The oaks have not
shed their leaves sufficiently to get a
good view of the nests. 1t would seem
that the insects nave greatly multi
piled during the past summer
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-12-12

in winters supply of vegetables and
his loss will be total. There was no
fire apparatus at hand and no effort
was made to save but only to protect
the surrounding property.
The fire caught between the ceiling
and the roof just over the sitting
room, it is supposed. Lees pavilion,
which is very close to the burned
house, was we'll protected by a blank
ct of snow on the roof. The property
of George NJ. Seavey. which is also
near by. would have been in great
danger from the sparks. which flew
everywhere, had it not been for the
same protection afforded by nature.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-12-12
Magnates ofThfeeteagues
to Meet in New York.
Will Map Their Plans iut hs
Baseball Season Of 1911,
National and Eastssa lsaesss a.
Choose eSssidania.

New York. Dec. t1.--This week will
be baseball week in New York. With.
IN the next four days the naarates-
OF tie three leagues-two Of thess ma.
jor--will meet here in annual corfven.
ton. eject officers, discuss amend.
rnents to the rules and map tApae.
plans for the season Of 1911. Tw1 Or
the leagues-the National ana ,tfe
Eastern-will elect presidents. IN tf,A
American Ban johnson still has u
years to serve OF q @-year term at
$4,000 year @'~E -
Thus far there has been little talk
OF any opposition TO Tom" Lynch.
president Of tho National; but she
friends of Edward g. Barrow. of
Toronto. who managed tho Mchtfeat
team last year, will put him forward
against Pat" Powers Of the Eastern
League. .Ea*FH9
Barrow is said to have the pledges
OF five ciubs-Tororto.3 Montreal, Buf4
falo, Baltimore and NewEfk--wiiiie H
Is understood that Rochester, jersey
City and Providence viii support
Powers. The result will be known TO.
morrow afternoon or cpening after
the annual meeting Of tho Eastern
League. The story ran last yer taSaS
Powers promised not 10 run' asaasA
but it is known that strong pressure
has been brought to bear on HIM 70
allow his name to be presented again.
He has been negotiating for tie Bos-
ton Nationals and 1t q unde1stCod
if he is sure he can buy a contpotlinG
interest in that club. he will with
draw. In any event his frfends 70
fuse to name .his successos assf VIII
oppose Barrow. '"f ~
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-12-12
YEAR AND A DAY.
Former Portland Post Office Clerk Gets
Sentence for Stealing.

Portland, Me, Dec. 1l.-After pleading
guilty to the charge of the larceny of
$1,000 from the funds of the postofflce in
this city while he was employed as 4
clerk there, George II. Skillinss was SEN
fenced Saturday in the L. S. district
court to serve one year and one day in
the federal prison at Atlanta, Ga.
The government recovered the entire
amount Of the stcalinss $1,000 from Skill
lings' bondsmen and 500 from his rela-
tires.
Edward J. Nelson of Newport, convict
ed of appropriating money given him to
purchase money orders while he was a
rural free delivery mail carrier, was sen
fenced to eight months in the Portland
Jail,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-12-12
MACON THREATENS TROUBLE.
Will Fight>~Measure to Make rear.
Rear Admiral.

Washington Dec. 11.-Representative
Macon Of Arkansas threatens troupie
for Capt. Robert f. Peary, the Arctie
explorer, when the question Of honor
inc him comes up on the floor OF the
House. Mr.. Macon is member OF tne
naval affairs committee which mas pc
fore it q bill to make Peary rear ad-
miral Mr. Macon contends that there
is no more proof that >Peary discovered
the pole than DIR. Cook had to prove
his assertions, and that if the commit
tee reports the measure he will fight
il to the last ditch.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-12-12
Rev. Mr.. Evans Takes Up New Work

Rev. John Evans. the newly-elected
pastor OF the IEiversalist parish in
TINS city, supplied the pulpit Sunday
morning and gave Il most interesting
discourse. In it he explained his views
OF the Cniversalist faith and expressed
the wish for q united and continued
netp from the members of the parish.
y pleasant feature of Mr.. Evans visit
10 this city yesterday was the call he
received Sunday afternoon from Rev.
L. w. Coons of Augusta and Rev. +.
w. steele Of HalloWell, pastors Of the
Cnivcrsalist churches in those cities
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-12-12
FLEET OFFICERS MiSHAP.
Limited French Vocabulary Causes
Trouble at Paris.

Paris, Dec. 1.-Two officers Of the
American fleet have net with an embar-
RAISING adventure in Paris. They were
arrested in consequence of 4 dispute with
n cabman arising from their imperfect
knowledge of the French language.
At the police lookup their explanation
was not understood and they We're kept
in cells during the entire night. They
had better luck III the morning before
the commissaire, ana were released with
an apology.
MEANWHILE however, their squadron
hadsleft France and they were obliged to
50 to England to reioin il.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-12-12
UNSHAVEN FIFTY YEARS.
Springfield Man keeTs Vow Made Be
fore Civil War.

Springfield. Mass, Dec. 11.-Samue
Worcester Swift. of No. IS Princeton
street. this city. made VOW more
than 40 years ago not to touch razor
to his face and has kept his pledge
through the half century following the
strange act. Swift was in the Sontr
at the outbreak of the Civil war ano
when hostilitles began he vowed nc
would not again touch razor or DC
shaved until the war ended. The fou1
years passed and peace came. but IN
that time Swift had decided not te
part with his long. flowing beard. He
celebrated his S5th birthday last Week
and his whiskcrs We're one of the chle1
causes Of congratuiatioE.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-12-12
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

The Eostcn Finance Commission in
II communication 10 the city council
Of Boston issued sunday night voices
its objection to the act now before
tn city council authorizing the es-
tajlishnert cf Il retirement system
fci public employees. The commission
or1plairS that thc act does not pro-
vide fcr TIC compulsory retirement OF
supcranuatCd employees. that there Is
less reason for pensioning Of clerks
and salacicd officers above the grade
of clerks ,haI there is for pensioninS
la oorers and that q careful examina-
ton OF the act showed that it is fun
of defects.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-12-12
A DOUBLE DROWNING.
Thin Ice Claims First Victim OF sea
son at Manchester, N. r..

Manchester. \. H.. Dec. ll.-Thln ice
claimed its first victim Of the season
in New Hampshire tonight in double
drowning accident at Lake Massa-
besic. Arthur Z. Hatch. % years OF
age and William Whidden, -, were
drowned, They were Il party Of four
skaters wl!c were thrown into the va
ter near Bear Neck bricge hE tile
breaking Of the tlimsy ice. otlel
skaters heard their cries ana managed
70 rescue Henry Faust and an un-
known woman. but We're unable TO alo
Hatch and Mhidden, who had disap-
reared under the shelf Of ice beyond
reach. Efforts were made tonight TO
recover the bodies.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-12-12
St. Matthew's Semi Centennial.

The special service in observance of
the 50th anniversary of the consecra-
ton of ST. Matthew's church will be
held at 7.45 o'clock Monday evening.
The occasion promises to be one of
more than ordinary interest. There
will be special music. st. Matthew's
choir win be assisted by st. Barnabas'
choir of Augusta. Rt. Rev Robert Cod
man, bishop of Maine will give an ad-
dress. A special offering will be taken
for tho choir.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-12-12
ROOSEVELT ACCEPTS.
Will Speak at Dinner to Vermont Mer
At White River junction.

White River Junction. VT, Dec. IL
County Secretary a. c. Hurd with sew
eral members Of the Windsor county Y.
NJ. C. A. committee have returned from
New York, where they went to confer
with Theodore Roosevelt with regard to
his coming here in the late spring as the
guest and principal speaker at big ban
uuet which the Y. NJ. c. A. will tender to
600 prominent Vermont men.
Col Roosevelt accepted andiTwill de-
eide on the exact date as soon as he re-
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-12-12
The Kennebec Spesdway.

Manager Walker Of the Kennebcc
Central Driving Club went over the en-
tire half mile track on thG l<cnnebec
sunday and found the speedway IN
fine trim He will put men on the track
this morning to smooth off the uneven
places. With q few more days of con-
tinuad cold the course will be ready
for the trotters. Be patient. keep your
nerves steady and Lee will soon give
the word 60" Large crowds are look
cd for on the Opening day.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-12-12
Brotherhood of Hojv Cross

rms evening at the Congregational
eharch the second meeting of the State
Chaptef Of the brotherhood OF the Holy
cross will he held. The question to be
discussed will be church attendance
and al present will he given an op-
portunity to talk on the subject. Judge
Hail and Rev. II. z. Woodin will oper1
the discussion, (
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-12-12
EXCEEDS PREVIOUS MONTHS.
Shipments Of News Print Paper Dur
ina October Was 102,878 Tons.

Washington, Lcc. n.-Shipments OF
news PRINT paper during October last
were greater than in any previous
month since these statistics have
been gathered by the commissioner of
corporations. Tie October shipments
totalled l02,S7S tons. the previous max
imum last June having been 96,661
tons. The result was decrease to
i6, ,743 tons Of stock on hand at the end
Of October as compared with 4s,S4f
at the end of September. Other prin-
cipal grades of paper showed mod
crate increases in production during
October, and as rule somewhat
larger increases III shipments.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-12-12

great variety OF alleged defects. in
regard to which the court must ad-
judicate.
In order that these ballots might be
inspected it was necessary 10 sum-
mon the town clerks. The hearing
lasted the greater part of the day.
Justice Savage will not hand down
his decision for several days.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-12-12
PlTTsBURGER HEADS LIST
Of 16 Best Golfers According to F'tz'
patrick's List.

New York, Dec. lie. w. Fownes
Jr., of Pittsburg. holder of the nation
AL Pennsylvania and Western Penn
sylvania championship. heads the list
of the best IS golfers prepared by II. l.
Fitzpatrick, who has made a similar
estimate annually since 1901. Fownes
has not been beaten in amateur except
in first appearance at Pinehurst in
April, when he lost to W. ]. Travis anc
w. r. Tuckerman.
The former British and American
champion W. J. Travis. is placed Sec
on1.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-12-12

w., "a number of the friends Of Mr. and
dohn Burns called upon them Fri
10Y "isht at their new home on Ere
''oit street, for housewarming. The
o,.,s "''s was pleasantly passed with So
"' games and amusements. The visit
VtS presented Mr.. and Mrs. Burns Will
ON The dining chairs.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-12-12

lie funeral of the late Mrs. Samuel T.
Johnson was held Sunday afternoon from
n,e nome on Autumn street. Rev. j. r.
.""ord oiiciated. The bearers We're c
~ bFawn. II. W, Trott. f. y. Nolriss
.'u n. f. Twomby. The remains were
''Aeh to Dresden for intcrmcnt.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-12-12

department. Commander George w.
"hile VIII be present at tho meeting OF
.dIVin Boston Command. No. s. Union
'e'e'ahs' Union. this evening. The an
nuai election Of officers will be held at
Ills meeting
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-12-12
HOUSE BURNS IN FARMINGDALE
Home of Charles F. Bailey Totally De-
stroyed BY Fire Last Night.

The tWo-story, five-room framed
dwelling in Farmingdale. just over
the Hallowell line, owned by Alfred
Spear of West Gardiner. was entirely
destroyed by fire about 10 o'clock last
night. The bouse was occupied by
Charles F. Bailey and his daughter,
the only members of the fanils-.
Mr.. Bailey saysds9me bssnM furni-
ture but only a iittfds He 1fad' Just put
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-12-12

''he Ladies' Circle of the First Zap
tist church viii meet at the parsonage
at | r. NJ. today. The circle is prepar-
ing fer their Christmas sale and sup
per to be held Thursday afternoon and
evening in X. of p. hall.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-12-12

requested to meet in the vcstry at, l.3o
F. Nj. this afternoon. Christmas music
is to be rcnearsed and it is important
ali members should be present.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-12-12
CONDEMNED DISPATCHES.

The Observator at Florence reports that
from II o'clock Sunday morning and L
o'clock Sunday afternoon series of
strong earthquake vibrations were re-
corde on the instruments. Apparently
the earthquake was at great distance.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-12-12

'''urdaT night was the coldest of
a;s ans SO far this winter. Reports from
'eieht parts of the city show Il wide
,a"se OF temperature. although all Civ
y, were below the zero mark. At the
.a''road depot below was registered
w.. "A. NJ, while at o'clock at the
on A..ohouse =. 10 below was noticed. Up
il N'rtl street hill the lowest mark
.oported with the mercury going
a. 10 Ii. At New Mills, said to be
,hs VI the coolest places in the city, the
f.;', f;,ihometer- registered at s below
waa: Wy Well along in9the forenoon. The
ns.. r moderated along towards
nosat sa.ia'i and a decided raise in tenn
waa.t was noticed and one local
vii. prophet forecasted snow
within 15.liours. -. Fs
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-12-12

Mrs. J: s. Brisk returned Sunday from
a yislp with relatives in New York and
Portland
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-12-12

Mrs. j. W Whittier who was at the
Augusta General hospital, where she
underwent an operation, has returned
to her home in this city and her many
friends will be glad to know that she
is rapidly resaining her usual good
health.