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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-11-17
SEARCH ABANDONED.
Not the Sighted Clue to the Great
Darlington Robbers.

Great Darlington. Mass. NOV. To-
Protected by a dozen armed guards
the Italians employed by the Worono-
90 Construction CO.. whose paymaster
Was held up by three masked bandits
and robbed of $2G0n0 in cash and
checks en- Saturday night last worked
q way unmolestcd today Yesterday.
several Italians were fired upon while
at work. They refused 10 return to
work today unless protected.
Maftamili. who was wounded YES
to-day. Will undoubtedly recover
The shooting of Martamilli gave now
nj" I" the hunt for tho bandits and
Il cir hootl. One party headed for Mt
Washington, where it was reported
mat three men had been seen in the
woods Sunday The only clue found
was cVidenc" that an old wood chop
p"rs' cabin had been occupied within
Il DAY or two.
Tonight III" majority OF the out-or-
town scarchers left for their homes
and the search was practically aban-
doHcd.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-11-17
Inspection and BANQUET

Queen Esther Chapter, No. 10, O. Il. S,
held the first meeting in their new Ma
sonic hail Tuesday night and it was
made Il great occasion. An elaborate ban
Duet was the opening part of the pro-
gram at 30 T. NJ. when SO persons
gathered about the tables in the banquet
hall. After the supper the chapter was
called to order and opened in due form
The lnitiatory degree was conferred
upon one candidate. ID. ID. G. NJ. Mrs
Mary Il. Price of Richmond was present
and inspected the work. Mrs. Price gave
a splendid talk on The general work of
the order and took occasion to congrat-
ulate the officers of Queen Esther Chap
tor on the splendid manner in which they
they did their work. also upon the APP
pearance and general convenience of
their new hall. There were delegations
in attendance from Augusta, Winslow
Gardiner and Richmond chapters, the
latter chapter having 50 to her credit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-11-17
CORDIAL WELCOME:
Given the American Fleet
at Portland, England,
London with Interest Awaits
Visit Of Yankee Sailors.
Privileges Are Granted at Portland,
Never Before Extended.

Portland, Eng, Nuv. 16 The first
division of 'hr American hattie&fip
ctuls Ing ncct. which includes Rear hd-
miraI Schro"dcr'S nHgShip, tao Con
uccticrit. arrived here this morning,
While coming from Tor bay, tn"
American warShips passed tn" second
division of the British home fleet.
which was passing out. Statutes were
exchanged. The visiting vessels also
.nadp the customary salutcs as they
entered Portland harbor.
immediately after the American bat
tlcShips had been moorcd in the bcrths
of the Home feet which left this
morning for the express purpose of
making room for The visitors in the
overcroWded harbor. Vice Admiral May
put off in a barg" to visit Rear Ad
miral Schroeder. He was received at
the g2n@Way OF the Connecticut by
tn" American admiral and the two re-
TIRED to the lattcr's quarters. Later
Rear Admiral Schroeder returned the
witt aboard the Drcadnought.
The men of the visiting fleet will bc
given all the privileges Of the naval
cantcen at Portland and of tho Sailors
Home in Weymouth harbor. This is a
courtesy never before granted to the
men of foreign ships. Tho naval roc
r"ation grounds have been placed at
he disposal of the Americans aud
rowing and sailing matches between
crews of American and British Seamcn
have been planned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-11-17
SUSPENSION ORDER
Blocks Attempt Of Ia Railroads to Ad
vance Rates.

washington. Nov. 16.-'rhe attcmnt
Of about IA railroads operatinp no
tween the Mississippi and Missouri
rivers T. resume advances in rates al
feaGE condemned from Washington
vas thWalted by Il suspension order
announced by the Interstate Com
mere" Commission today in what is
Know n as the Burnham- Hannah
Munger case of Kansas CITY.
The suspension involved long
standing fight between St Louis and
h;tnSas City johbing interests ana af
tefts an Immense traffic from tho
East The ultimate decision will be
~ vital Importance, rot only to The
immediate volume Of business but as
precedent as to rate making by
basic points.
me commission ordered the class
rates from the Mississippi to the
Missouri applicable on shipments
moving from points east of St Louis
10 Kansas City and beyond. The
principle involved is that the rates
from the East t. Kansas City should
he lower than the aggregate of the
rates from the East to st. Louis and
st. Louis to Kansas City.
The railroads 4 appealed 70 the court.
ard Wien the a,lDrcrne court Of the
United states sustained the comrejs-
sion the railroads put into effect the
decreased rates. The litigation extend
ed otfr pi'nGst two wears and with
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-11-17
THOUSAND FOR CUP OF TEA.
Mark Set at Charity Bazaar at Orches
ira Hall, Chicago.

Chicago, Nov. 16.-Onc thousand
dollars was paid for a cup of tea last
night in Chicago. Tho mark was set
At the Charity Bazaar at Orchestra
hall the proceeds of which-S10,000 at
J rough estimatc-Will be for the bene-
fit of the HON" for Destitute Crippled
children.
Thomas Griffin. wealthy manufacture
or of Chicago. stepped into the tea
room conducted by Mrs. Graeme Stew
art, and two dozen pretty debutantes.
last night. and ordered cup of tea.
Griffin took sniff. Great, isn't it ?"
commented the young woman who
served it.
Yes. indeed Then Mrs. Stewart
supervisor of the tea room. came along.
Mr.. Griffin drained the last drop. then
put the cup down and filled out a
check.
II want to pay for my tea
Mrs. Stewart took the check and
Scutnized it. "
"One thousand dollars. Never mind
the change, said Mr. Griffin
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-11-17
CHEATING UNCLE SAM
Entire Stock Of New York Wooden
Firm Seized BY Government.

New York, Nov. 1.-THE entire stock of
Joseph Brooke & Co, an English wooden
hfm which has maintained branch
house IN New York City for quarter of
century, was seized by the government
tohlSht in action to recover 500, 900 dam
ages in consequence of fraud and other
wrongful acts"
Alleged evasion of customs duties. dis
Closed by former employe of the firm. is
IN" basis for the action. The stock is
valued at almost the amount of the dam
ages claimed by the government.
Peter Rcdling. until recently a clerk in
the firms employ. gave the information
on which the government acted Special
agents, according to United States Dis
trict Attorney Wise, verified his charges
mat the company had for years cheated
the government by differentiation and
false invoices.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-11-17
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

The biggest collection of alleged Vi
olators of the Maine prohibitory law
ever before the Androscoggin county
supreme court at one time. namely Is.
appeared before Judge Savage Tuesday
at Auburn. In most cases scire facias
suits had been brought against t cir
bondsmen. and they came into court to
take sentence in order to save their
bondsmen from harm. County Attorney
Morey asked that fines he given as tho
county was in need of the money. but
the Judge informed the official that
was not the laws spirit. Nearly all of
the respondents We're charged with
keeping liquor nuisances. In Il few
cases. either of first offences or where
because of sickness a term in iail
would be dangerous either to til" re-
spondent or 10 his fellow prisoners.
fine alone vas imposed. but in the ma
jority of cases the sentence was a fin"
of 5000. with costs taxed at SO. and in
addition four months in Jail.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-11-17
BAN ON PUBLIC DRINKING CUP.
Health Department Asks Railroads t.
Aid In Its Punishment.

Albany, Nov. 16.-The state depart :
mcnt of health is seeking the coop
Grafton of the various railroads oper-
at!ng in New York state in abolishiue
the common drinking cup from trains
ard railroad stations. A statement is
sued by the department says:
The traveller making a trans cont
mental journey cannot help but be
struck by the fact that while the train
Is running through certain states ons
cannot find public drinking cup I'M
der the faucet of the drinking water
tank. AS the state line is crossed the
porter takes away the glass. in obedi-
Frce to state law or regulation of the
state Board of Health which forbids
the rse of a public drinking cup on
trains and then buses himself selling
collapsible drinking cups to the tray
Clers.
There is no question about the posi-
h,lity of the transmission of serious
diseases by the use of Il common drink
Ing cup. and there is no excuse for il
on the train of anywhere else. now that
penny-ir- the-slot machines serve cut
paper cups and metal. collapsible cups
can be purchased for a dime
The public drinking cup must be
branded as public nuisance, and
must give way under the weight of
public opinion enforcing the conclu-
sions of the sanitarian. and with the
common drinking cup ought to go the
common towel, which. at times. may
prove even more dangerous than the
common cup: the friction accompany
ing the use of the towel can easily car
ry germs of disease from one face or
hand INTO the eyes or a scratch in the
skin CT another.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-11-17
Tonight, Braun Sisters.

Those Yankee Doodle Girls" will
open three days engagement today
at the Opera House. A special matt
nee has been arranged Saturday al
ternoon and good show at 2.45 IS
promised at this popular vaudeyiile
ana picture house. This act is miles
ahead of anything of its kind in TINS
llne. These are captivating ladies
ana very clever performers. BollI
girls are jewels of beauty and Their
change Off costumes differs from acts
OF this type. Twenty minutes OF
solid show by this avalanche o.
\peauty. Too much cannot be said u
this well selected bill.
Many nice things are said OF inc
pictures and the service is certalnE
deserving OF it. One of the Bison
l.''n RANCHES due ussis The Flight I"
Red Wing"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-11-17
FIRST HAND INFORMATION
Being Gained BY President Taft About
Panama Canal.

Panama, Nov. 16.-President Taft's
visit is bearing fruit in the matter of
first hand information secured which
will help to deal with the problems in
yolved in the constitution. maintenance
and control of the Panama canal.
Officials on the ground are urging
the President to recommend to Con-
gross single headed government for
the Canal Zone and full and permanent
government control of the waterway
ard the supply depots. President Taft
is gratified over the results of his
threc-days inspection. Today he went
deep down in the CuIebra cut, giving
especial attention to this. the most diff
ncult part Of the construction
The President was surprised to learn
that the zone was not included in the
operations Of the postal bank law and
that some of the workmen believed
that Wall Street influence had robbed
them of the benefit of this legislation.
AS a result of representations made to
him, it is probable that Mr.. Taft in his
special message to Congress will rec
Ommend that provision be made for
the establishment Of postal banks IN
the zone where they are much desired
TO care for enormous deposits of sal
aries and wages.
During the day the President heard
delegation Of mechanics and iaborers
who are asking increased wages basel
on increases in the United States. Con-
dtionS here, however, differ from those
in the United States. as the govern
inert commissary has been successful
in preventing the increased cost in
living that has been general elsewhere.
1t is doubtful that larger wages will
be paid in the zone
President Taft will leave United
States territory tonight to enter Pana-
ma City. where he will be tic guest
OF President Arosemena. at ban4aci
HcGwin also visit American Minister
Dawson. who recently returned fren,. a
special mission to Nicara qua. where Ii"
assured Provisional President Estrada
/ of the help Of the United State; in OF
ganiZinG the new government Of the
republic and in solving the financial
difficulties of the country.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-11-17
ROOSEVELT BREAKS SILENCE.
Ex-President Says Election Has Not
Stopped Fight.


New York, Nov. 16.-The FOLLOWING
statement by Theodore Roosevelt his
first comment since the recent cleo
tions, will appear in the Forthcoming
issue of "'rhe Outlook:
"On every hand, personally and by
correspondence, I have been asked t.
make a statement regarding the cleo
ton.
~ far as | am concerned | have
nothing whatever to add to or to take
away from the declaration of the prn.
ciples which I have made in the Osa
watomie speech and elsewhere East
and West, during the last three
months.
The fight for progressive popular
government has merely begun, and will
certainly go on TO a triumphant con
c'uston in spite of initial checks and
irrespective of the personal success o,
= failure of individual leaders"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-11-17
LlVELIEST INTEREST
Is Excited In England BY Visit OF
American Warshps.

London, NOV. little visit Of the
american warshins to English ports
il exciting the liveliest interest i'll Eng
land. 1t is expected that London will
ne filed With American sailors during
thu next few weeks and arrangements
E"vc been made to entertain the thous
Ands of bluejackets who will come here
ir"m Portland and GravcSend
Commander Edward Simpson, Amer
iran naval attachc at London. has re-
criVed offers of hospitality from Brit
ISL scam"n's and soldiers clubs and
tn" proprietors of music halls and
Theatres.
Rear Admiral Schroeder. commando
Gin chief Of the American Atlantic
fleet, Is not expected to visit London
!':t the f'iigrims society will give .
luncheon +" the officers nf Rear Admir-
Al Murdock'S Division, the third, OF
Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-11-17
THE VALUE OF PROPRIETARY
MEDICINES

IL proven by the very large percentage
Of physicians prescriptions Tor the
same remedies found in every drug
store in America. but as they are
written in Latin, few patients realize
this fact.
The old standard proprietary medi-
cines like Lydia f. Pinkham's Vega
table Compound. that have stood the
test Of time. deserve a place in every
family medicine chest. and it is most
certain they wcu'd not be prescribed
by physicians if they were able to de-
wise q formula equally as efiicacious.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-11-17
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

For II days Chicago has been the
nome Of one of the richest heiresses in
me United States. 1t has just become
known that the hurried visit to Chica :
go u Airs. II. Q. Havemeyer wife of
the late sugar king" and Mrs w. S.
webb Of New York was not to nurse
their daughter and daughter-in-law,
Mrs. James Watson Webb. back, to
health from an attack of pneumonia, as
announced. but to be present al the pre-
Sent&ton to the world of an heiress ia
The Webb-Vanderbilt- Havemeyer mil
Joins. The heiress made her debut in
the world at a little home at 155 East
Division street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-11-17
ScoW CASE Settled.

j. &. Soule of Boothbay Harbor was
in Gardiner Wednesday to make
settlement with Deputy Sheriff !. E.
sinking of a hosting engine craft be-
longing to Mr.. Potter. 1t seems that
the engine was tied up to its regular
berth along the water front and
sc"w loaded with bricks came along
and without asking permission or
notifying the owner moved it away
and because of that il was sunk by
colliding with another boat. Mr. Pot
ter had an attachment served on the
scoW but satisfactory agreement was
reached and the matter settled
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-11-17

N''N ''lhhfftliltE announced
Wednesday, IT Berlin that tho imperial
'ifii'ht CONTEMPLATED the early
opening of the frontiers for the inn
portation of foreign livestock. in or
DER to "oUnt"ract the high prices for
meat prevailing. However. the SAM
tarN restrictions vii! b. maintained in
$" lar vat ~ animals imported must
he immediately slaughtered The
NetdInS disposition Of tho government
IS described a. due to the fact that
tire Socialists evidently are protiting
from TIE present agitation over the
f'min" prices for meat. The govern
nent finds it advisable to take the
wind out If the Socialists sails before
the general elections to the Reichstag
~ chea9ening the meat supply
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-11-17

the near expiration of a fixed period
the roads CAV" notice of the contem-
plated restoration Of rates which had
been condemned
Tic roads which filed these sched-
ulcs include the Atchison. Topeka &;
Santa Fc. Chicago 4 Alton. Chicago.
Burlington & Quincy, Chicago &
Northwestern, Chicago Rock Island
ana Pacific, Illinois Central. Iowa
Central. Missouri Pacific Wabash and
JtherS, severa! hundred other carriers
teing made defendants. The Burnham
90. is Il Kansas City jobbing concern.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-11-17

Karl W. Olsen left here NOV. II for the
Kittery navy yard, where he has since
passed Il splendid examination and has
been enlisted III the navy. He is now at
the naval training station i'll Newport,
r. L, to remain for four months train
ing before his transfer to one of Unc!"
Sans battleships. Karl was one Of the
popular youths Of this city and his many
friends wish him success. He is a sor
If Aldermnn Ercd L. Olson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-11-17
kennebec LODGE. r. and A. M.

The following officers were elected
10 Serve fer The ensuing year at TIN
regular and annual communications
"Wednesday night Of Ncnnebcc Lodge
No. ), L. and A. NJ:
w. M.-Georgn q. Dale.
=. W.-(ienrSe r. Dixon.
j. Wired II. Fuller
sic.---F'rCd A. Tcnney.
1rraS.- Nathan l.. Miles,,
:. D.-Melvin Fl. Simmons.
J. D.-Clarles r. Farrar
Harvey K. GatCheli.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-11-17

The many friends of Mr.. and Mrs. Har-
old y, .Eackman, formerly Of this city,
will learn WITH pleasure Of the visit Of
the etorl, to their home last Sunday in
Jewett. Ct. where an S-pound boy was
left in their care.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-11-17

The Highland Avenue Grammar school
football team has accepted the challenge
the Central Street team and will play
them practice game this afternoon. The
Highland Avenue boys have been put
ting in hard practice this week in prep
aration for the return game Saturday in
Lewiston with Frye Grammar and mean
TO come home victors.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-11-17

Ames5ury & Wakefield are putting
ont y class of goods now that indicates
the near approach of the annual and
long-cherished Thanksgiving home
gathering. If you would make the
home more cheerful and attractive
touch il up with something new from
this big stock at reasonable prices.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-11-17

An item in the Bangor News Of
Wednesday, Nov 10, stated that William
H. Scott of Gardiner had been accepted
at the Bangor recruiting station and en-
listed in the United States infantry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-11-17

Mr.. and Mrs. Phillip Coleman, who
have been the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. ".
II. O'Brien, left yesterday for Beverly,
Mass. After short stay there they will
go to Conneaut, Ohio, where they are to
make their home
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-11-17

Elisha Newell will speak next Sun
day afternoon at the City mission
meeting. Rev. Mr.. Helms Of Halo
we'll will speak in the evening. The
Boys orchestra will be present in the
afternoon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-11-17

Raymond Fish son of Nj. and Mrs. J.
Herbert Fish, while engaged in playing
hide and seek at the Maria Clarke
Grammar school Tuesday came in COLI
sion with an iron post and received a
severe cash in the center Of his FORE
head. Dr. n. A. Milliken took several
stitches to close the wound
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-11-17

The First Degree will be worked at
the meeting this evening of Gardiner
Lodge, No. 9. l. o. o. F. All members
of the order are cordially invited to
attend the meetings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-11-17

The eclipse of the moon was viewed by
many of IIalloWell's citizens last night.
The clear night was favorable for Il good
study Of the phenomena.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-11-17

The announcement is made in British
naval circles that early in 1911 British
hotilla of submarines will be sent "
hong Kong and permanently stationed
there. Other tlotillas of the same cral'
VIII be sent later to Gibraltar and othei
stations.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-11-17

James Morrow. who has been employed
at the Berlin Mills in Farmingdale. went
to Bangor yesterday for short stay be-
fore going to his home in Berlin, n H.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-11-17

Christopher was held Tuesday fore
noon from St. Josephs' church The
bearers We're Fred Burns, Frank Con-
nols, William Dill and Fred Jones.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-11-17

The second Of the series Of private
dances to be given by Misses Brown
and Marston will be held this evening in
city han. Grand march will open at
so
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-11-17

The Methodist Episcopal Improvement
Society will meet at > =. NJ. Friday with
Mrs. w. p. McGray. No. I Middle street,
t. complete arrangements for the com
ing bazaar.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-11-17

Rev. Langdon Quimby, D. d., was in
Portland Tuesday attending a meeting
of the directors of the State Congle.
gational Conference.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-11-17

Read J. II. Desmond's new adj and
be convinced that the price of meats
have fallen so people of moderate
means may buy the best meats
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-11-17

A man giving the name of Billy
Buck was before court "Wednesday
charged with intoxication. He was
sentenced to 80 days in Jail
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-11-17

The buoys in the kcnucbec river at this
point are being removed for the winter
by a United States lighthouse tender, the
Lilac
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-11-17
HALLOWELl.
Eastern Star Has |0spec-
lion and Banquet,
First Meeting in New Quarters
--'kany Visitors.
Local Boy Joins kavy--lad Injured
While at Play.

Thr ". IL 4. L. viii meet at - this
.<eninG with MISS Mimi" Morse, No. 80
h"adnmr street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-11-17

Tho face granite for the new railroad
station is being laid on the Causeway
side.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-11-17

The Ladies' Aid of the Highland Ave.
nue. NJ. f. church. will meet this after.
noon with Mrs. Elias, IL Willow street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-11-17

-. l.. Deshon Of New York was the
guest Wednesday of Dr. and Mrs. l.. W
Wilkins.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-11-17

THE Time of His Life" is the title
Of farce to be given early in JAM.
airy by Gardiner High school studen,s
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-11-17
GARDINER. .

The street sprinkler was out YESTERDAY
and was certainly needed.