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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-11-16
AEKupIANEsAT SEA. -,
The Next Step Will 30 .Tsst Of land /.
ing on q Warship. I" ,,Shs

Washington. Nov. i5.--The next ste,,
tn" United States navy will tAk4e In
its study Of airships viii be, tSs test
the possibility Of an aerial craft tand-
ing on a warship f$ MI.
This was indicated by officials of
the navy department today wjiYt III.
convinced as result Of Aviator tHss
night from the deck or the. M!6ot
cruiser Birmingham that the afSSifip
could play an important part ,ifkSfh.
naval warfare in the suttlra. Of33$rs
OF the navy generally believe tHs(SNn,
present usefulness to a ffIect M Stiine
VIII be for scout duty fife 1lressaon
Ut landing an airship on asyessefsbre-
sents many difficulties Some yex6e4ts
believe that a net could Be, ,stfefTl,si
I" receive the airship and ,srofH1fAst
from turrets and other t,tstacles
while Others believe that it Win be
necessary to equip the machines with
pontoons, so that they may descend
IN the water beside the war vessel
The department. it is said, undorbt-
edly Will acquire q few machines in,
the not distant future. 1t was declared
by an official today. however. that tn.
time mad not yet come to outfit tha
navy with airships. because aerofaut-
les had not yet reached a stage oe
perfection
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-11-16

life and wishing them health and hap
piness SO that their golden anniversary
might be celebrated in like manner.
The surprise was so great that 1t was
fully a minute before Mr.. NOVEL; could
find words with which to thank the
friends for their remembrance. -
The remainder of the evening was
passed socially with u musical pro-
gram, which was enjoyed. Dainty re-
|freshments were served and at late
hour the party broke up wishing Mr..
and Mrs. NOVEL; many years of happi-
ness. &c
Charles A. Novel; Of Gardiner and
Miss Nellie Mae Warren of winsIow.
We're united in marriage Is years ago
in Fairfield by Elder Bates Of Oakland.
For eight years they resided in Gar
diner. coming to Winslow, where they
have since made their home. Mr..
NOVEL; is millwright at the Hollings-
worth & Whitney mill and has large
circle of friends. Three daughters
We're born. Mamie, Charlotte and Hell
en-. all of whom arc at home with their
parents. '..''
Those present during the evening
from out Of town were Mrs Preble of
South Gardiner and Mrs. May Dunton
of Newport -i. .- -~ -. ...
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-11-16
MAYOR GAYNoR's ADVICE
To Taxi cab Companies Is to Abandon
the "Closed Shop"

New York. Nov. 15-After "A con-
ference with a number of taxi-cab
company officers today. Mayor GaNnor
sent Il letter to tn" chairman of the
strikers committee advising the men
t. abandon their CLOSED shop de-
niand and return to work.
The case is just the reverse Of
that of the express companies strike,
writes the mayor There theh men
withdrew their demand that only
union men be employed. and the
companies held out for a week there
after on the proposition of dis
charging all union men or not en-
ploying any which they finally with
drew for the reason that enlightened
public opinion was against it. That
same opinion is now as justly against
Ithe demand of the cab drivers union
that the shop be closed to all except
union men. 1t holds that one side has
no more right to demand Closed
shops" than the other. Employees are
now demanding what they condemned
employers. for demanding last week
Il advise you all to go back to work
at once, and if you are in danger of
attack from street idlers or loafers
policemen will be sent ont with YOU
on the cab. the same as police es-
cort on horse or bicycle was given
to every express wagon that went out
during that strike. Have no fear that
YOU will not be fully protected
There We're several cases of minor
rioting in connection with the strike
today
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-11-16
THE SPEAkERSHIP.
Henry Of Texas Not Candidate Blu,
Champ Clark Is.

Washington. Nov. Representa-
TIVE r. l.. Henry of Texas TODAY an
n"unced that he was not candidate
FOR the Speakership of the 62d Con-
gross.
lppermoSt in my mind is Demo-
cratic harmony and unity" said he. "T
would rather Sc" this country blessed
with Democratic victory in the selec-
ton of Il President. United states SEN
ators ard representatives than to have
the highest honor the party could now
confer uoon me-
Rep. Champ Clark If Missouri an
nnuEccd candidate for the Sneakors,Iip
OF the coming Democratic Hnus" of
Representatives, arrived in Washing
Monday night. Il have not been com
m4SSIoned. said Mr.. Clark. ITO arrange
any program for the Democratic par
t. and | @m not going to try to do it,
IN the very nature of things, til" Dem
ocrats Of the House and Senate will
nave to Get together to consult about
what they want to do and should do
W heo the new Congress organizes"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-11-16
WATERVILLE.
THE 25th ANNIVERSARY
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. A. NOVEL; Made
Pleasant Occasion.

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles A. NOVEL; OF
Winslow were given a Surprise party
Tuesday evening at their home, Is Ben
ton avenue by their neighbors and
friends in honor of their 25th wedding
anniversary The affair was a COM
plete surprise to the couple. About
o'clock the large party of friends call
ed at their home and took full possess
sion.
Mr.. and Mrs. Novel; early in the
evening were called to the dining room,
where a table was laden with a large
number of silver articles. coming from
large circle Of friends and the Ladies
Aid of the Hollngsworth & Whitney
Clarence n. Flood. superintendent OF
schools Of the Winslow and Benton
districts. in well delivered words pre-
scented to Mr. and Mrs. NOVEL; the
many tokens Of friendship, congratu-
lating them on their years of welded
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-11-16
South Gardiner Assault
Case Aired in Court.
Gardiner High Accepts Cony's
Third Game Proposition, !
The Proviso Being That the Game
Be Played In Gardiner.

Mrs Hattie G. Allen of South Gar
diner. claiming an assault, appeared in
tho municipal court Tuesday afternoon
a. The complainant against one Her.
her, l.. Dunton. who UP to the time
the assault occurred, was a boarder
!, the family. Mrs. Aliens story was
To the effect that on Nov. II Dunton
came to the house under the influence
of liouor She was alone at the time
and he began to call both herself and
her family vile names and finally hit
her under the left ear. following it up
with a blow on the face. He then
threw her over on the couch, pounding
her there about the head.
"Do YOU want me to murder you?"
was a question Mrs. Allen said that
Dunton asked
Yes" replied, but don't let me get
on my feet first
Mrs Allen had one eye cOlored and
she said that she was bruised about
the head in many places and for a
time after the assault did not know
what was going on in the house. She
testified that all the time Dunton was
assaulting her she had her baby in her
arms and was trying to put it on the
couch when he hit her there.
Or. 4. y. Libby testified that he eX-
amned Mrs. Allen after TIL" assault.
He found her in an exhausted condi-
ton, very nervous and with d weak
pulse. There We're sWcllings on her
left cneck, nose and eye. He gave it as
his opinion that the bruises We're prob
ably caused by something which yield
ed. very likely a fist. as hard sub
stance would have rubbed off the skin.
Dunton stated that he had nothing
10 say III his own behalf except that
the woman struck him first and after
h" had stood it as long as he could he
thought it about time to protect him.
self. He ;,ieaded not guilty to the as
sault. but did not deny that he struck
the woman.
Before making any decision Judge
Atkins asked Mrs. Allen several ques-
tons. Among them he asked il she
would take the man back to board if
h" only fined him. To this Mrs Allen
replied NO, sir. | wouldn't dare to.
| am afraid Of him and have been ever
since that time and | keep my doors
all locked"
Judge Atkins sentenced DuntOn to
jail for 30 days stating that it was not
the first time that he had received
complaints concerning the man.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-11-16
A SAIL TRUST
Is Alleged to Be Forcing Up the Price
of That Necessity.

Washington, NOV. l,.-Complaints
against the United States MaltsterS' AS
ISOLATION, alleging violations of the Sher-
man antitrust law and an illegal COM
bination of the mailing companies east
of the Rocky mountains. have reached
the department of justice.
They come from individual users of
malt. who charge that the Masters As
sociaton practically controls the supply
and fixes the prices. Keitel & Co., IN :
dependent malt dealers of A. New street,
New York, are leading the fight by send
ing the complaints to w. S. Kenyon. as
siStant TO the attorney general, in
charge of all trust buster" suits. So
far no action has been taken.
In a circular signed by Mr.. ketel it is
charged that the combine is spreading
reports of a malt shortage as u ruse to
raise the price to an artificial figure and
repeat what he terms the malt swindle
of 1901 when the price was forced up to
$l.10 a buslH and after a gradual de-
cline touched 81"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-11-16
UNDERED MONEY
May Be Observation-Disclosures It Look
Like Counterfeit.

Washington. Nov, 1.-THE New York
woman who washed and ironed a dollar
bill to such good effect that banker
declared the note Il counterfeit and sent
il to the Secret Service here, may be the
cause of a change in the treasury de-
partmentS desire to launder all the dir
ty paper money.
Chief John L. Wilkic today placed the
Numbered bill beside new counterfeit
of the same denomination and asked sew
eral persons to say which was the gem
uine. Each picked out the counterfeit as
legal tender.
Some of the secret service men declare
if the government launders its money,
fully 50 per cent. will be mistaken for
counterfeits and much confusion will fol-
low. Washing bill which has been
worn at all makes the sharp lines of the
engraving ndistinct and gives to the
note the appearance of a poor imitation
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-11-16

The people of Gardiner will have the
opportunity Wednesday, Thursday and
Friday of this week of seeing an exhibit
Of as fine a collection of pictures as is
to be had in the largest of art galleries
The pictures have been loaned to the
Cobbossee Teachers Club by the Emery
Art School of Boston. In it is repre-
scented not. only tn" works of the greatest
foreign and American artists. hut also
many beautiful photographers of famous
landscapes. Accompanying each picture
is an explanatory note. adding much to
its interest The exhibit is held at the
Armory and is open to the public from
| 80 to ) T. ~. and 30 to 10 p. NJ. Of the
days mentioned above.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-11-16

The announcement was made yes
terday afternoon that DR.. +. NJ. Cole
and William Footer had settled their
trouble for satisfactory amount. Sew
eral weeks ago DR.. Cole, while in the
restaurant received Il knife thrust
which was not intended for him. A
serious wound on the wrist was made
and for a time it was feared that the
injuries would cause DIR. Cole to lose
the use of his left hand. He is now in
Boston. where he is receiving treat
ment to restore the entire use of the
hand and fingers
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-11-16
INLAND WATERWAY
Connecting Paimico Sound With the
Sea Opened Tuesday.

Beaufort y. c.. Nov. 1.-THE Beau
fort end Of the inland water connect
ing Palmico sound with the sea. thus
enabling vessels to avoid The dangers
OF Cape Hatteras, was opened today
Capt. Earl |. Brown, United States
engineer. and others passed through
tho canal in the Francis. government
launch.
Vessels drawing eight feet OF water
car now pass through the canal. but
in about two weeks, when the dredging
is finished, craft drawing 10 feet also
win be able to use the waterway.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-11-16
COLBY COLLEGE,
John 'BagneN to Captain
the Football Team.
Schedule Arranged for The
Track Teams Season.
HaIIoweII Prize Speaking Trials To.
day--Debating Club Notes.

John Ba2nell, ~, at Il meeting of
the football squad Tuesday was chosen
captain of the team for next season.
Bagncll. or Jack as he is called in col
leSe, lfas for the past three years play
ed hard and consistent football for
Colby and at times in spite of serious
injuries he has stayed with the team
and done his share of the ground gain
ing. He prepared for college at Par
Seminary. playing there for
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-11-16

In accordance with orders recently pro-
mulgated for the railway mail service.
clerks on all mail runs commenced count.
ing mail matter Of all descriptions Sun
gay and VIII continue to, do SO until .ths
18th OF this month Clerks who ordinate
~ would be enjoying Oft duty this week
are working extra time, asslsting irtths
count Clerks are counting yhe nun,ber
OF letter packages worked and the MIN.
Der Of letters to the package, the number
of sacks worked and the number Of pack.
ages to the sack. @
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-11-16

c.. i. Messer, of the Messer Good
win Co., may we'll feel fattered by the
more than page article and fine por-
trait, of himself. which appeared in
the american Halter" for Novem-
Der This is an original article con-
corning the hat business and it is
difficult to find a better one from IL
view point
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-11-16

The Rates College Glee and Mandolin
Club is to give q concert Dec. 9 in Lii
brary hall. Much praise followed their
concert OF last year and as the club
has many valuable additions to the
material Of last Year this years con-
cert should lie excellent. The concert
VIII y" given Just before they start on
their MaSSachuSo it's tour. so they will
be IN shape 10 give q fine program
After the concert Lees Orchestra will
furnish music for Il dance. The concert
is to he given under the auspices Of
the High school
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-11-16
A SPLENDID RECORD.
Career of Rev. M. G. Miner. Who Is
Coming to Free Baptist Church.

Rev Melville Corner Miner of West
Onccnta. y. V. who has accepted a
call to the Free Baptist church in Gar
diner to succeed Rev w. w. Hayden,
has made splendid record in various
western states where he has been en-
gagged in church work fer long time.
He will begin his duties here in Janu-
airy.
Mr.. Miner was born at Marietta.
Ohio, Jan. 20, 1857 When but lad
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-11-16

Amos =. Turner of Randolph has
severed his connection with the Com
shoe factory. where he has
been employed for the last five years.
Mr.. Turner intends to engage in en-
ployment that gives opportunity to
spend more time in the open air and is
an offer from an, insur-
lnce Office in Augusta
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-11-16
Mrs. Susan Nj. Brooks.

The death of Mrs Susan NJ. Brooks
occurred Monday night at her home in
South Gardiner. She was &c years of
age and was born in Westport. A
number of relatives survive. The fun
eral arrangements will be announced
later.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-11-16
Gardiner. y number of those inter
ested in the movement will speak

a. j. Burns of Gardiner was a visitor
In town today. guest of Manager Russell
of the Abrams Amusement Co Mr..
Burns is local manager of the Johnson
Opera house and Coliseum. which are In
the Abrams circuit.-Bath Times. Nov Is.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-11-16

Two of the boxers in to-
nights bouts in Augusta will be
young men from Gardiner. Mlliken of
this city will go against Tommy Bergin
of Lewiston and Whalen of Gardiner
viii meet SGnborn Of Newport. Both
the Gardiner boys are in fine trim and
expect to give good accounts of them
selves. Millken's bout with Bergin
ought to be /; dandy. as the Gardiner
lad has shown good form in previous
bouts and Bersin is about the toughest
proposition he has yet tackled.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-11-16

captain Sager and Manager Walker OF
'hr Central Street Grammar school team
wish to challenge the Highland Avenue
"fammar school team to a game of foot
oal any time in the near future.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-11-16

The young colt belonging to Henry
Wood of this city became frightened at
something while being driven home Mon-
uay evening and for a time was unman-
dseable, and before he was quoted down
broke both shafts of the wagon. but
caused. no other damage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-11-16

The remains Of the late Thomas Chris
'opher, who died last week in the Bos-
Ton City hospital of consumption. arriv-
Ell in Gardiner last evening. The funeral
will be held at 9.15 this morning from st.
JoScph'S church
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-11-16

AS many Of the bowlerS on both
teams wish to attend the boxing bouts
IN Augusta this evening the game be-
tween the Clerks and Blair'S team has
nern postponed to Friday evening
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-11-16

The Gardiner High school football
team will 90 to Nassalboro today to
play the final game of the schedule
with Oak Grove Seminary. Earlier in
me season Gardiner defeated Oak
Grove by single touchdown and
hard fought game is expected this at
ternuon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-11-16

IN" first of a series Of assemblies to
nc held this winter By the Canton Club
OF this city WAS held last evening in Odd
Fellows hall and a large party of Chev-
alters and friends. attended. Music was
furnished by Lancey's Orchestra
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-11-16

rue daughters of st. Margaret held Il
BUSY meeting yesterday afternoon at the
nome of Mrs G. .. Davenport, work for
me coming sale being taken up and plans
discussed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-11-16

The Fellow Craft degree was worked
On several candidates at the regular
meeting last evening of Hermon Lodge
i. and a. NJ
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-11-16

\ social will lie held Friday evening
IN the vestry of the Highland Avenue NJ.
u. church for the benefit of the Boys
orchestra Of the Sunday school.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-11-16

III" condition of Mrs. Thankful Jewctt
OF Farmingda". who is quite i'll with
pneumonia. was reported yesterday as
being about the same
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-11-16

Game receipts at Bangor for the season
to date tncindings Monday noon's., nov, to-
tai 1853 deer 6S moose and ~ hears.
Twenty-Five deer We're reo~i ved ~: 'ay
forenoon, while s,atar,hs' gLi ,pesss
were Is deer and two moose 'es
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-11-16

MISS Laura E"ctIlc of South Gardi-
hcr mas taken Il position rs operator
IN the local telephone exchange
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-11-16

g. y. Langillc the 'Peeples store"
gives some aWfully interesting prices
Tor Thanksgiving in his new ad.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-11-16

y special meeting Of the Kings
Daughters is called for this afternoon.
instead of tomorrow afternoon as be-
for announced.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-11-16

4 meeting of the residents of Ward
' VIII be held Thursday evening in
.'e Central Street Grammar school
building to talk over the adoption of a
commission form Of government for
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-11-16

\ special meeting of the s of V
NuXliihrH Will be held this evening in
G. A. Il. hall
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-11-16

Miss Marion Swift returned to Gar
diner yesterday from d visit in Bel
mont Mass
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-11-16
SUICIDE IS FEARED.
n. NJ. Mason of Boston Disappears
From Savannah Steamer.

| New York Nov ll.--k n. Mason,
said to have been hotel man from
Boston, disappeared from the steam
or City Of Columbus shortly after 6
o'clock sunday evening. when the YES
sci WAS about 80 miles out from Sa-
v;tllnah and just little south Of Hat
t"ras tn its way to this city. 1t is
thonsnt he committed suicide. The
Cit. uf Columbus arrived in this city
Ito@ay.
enc az the passengers stated that
the missing man had been attending
the automobile races ut Savannah. He
boarded the steamer at that port. Ma
son vas about y wears old.
\ n@"uliar circumstance connected
with tic disappearance was the fail
ur" to End any valuab leS in MaSon's
statcroon and it is believed that he
Jumped overheard with them. Only a
small s"trErl and 4 coat We're found in
his room
The missing man was last seen Sun
day evening when he ordered his meal
scut tn his stateroom. The steward
Lrougnt the dinner to him. Before Ma
son started to cat he excused himself
to the steward and said he was going
10 another room Cor moment. Mason
failed t. return ani the steward went
in search of the man. \ search of the
ship was made but no trace of Mason
vas found. 1t is believed that he
jumped over the cabin quarter rail
Ind was drowned.
Boston. Nov. 15.--H. n. Mason. for
Lmerly hotel manager. disappeared
from this city TWO weeks ago. He had
spent the GUNNER at a hotel in Beth
l"hem, y. H.. and recently was en-
gagged ~ the Tennis aud nncuue.
'.m RE c'"h nl""""c:nent Sas
greatly surprised Nov. L. when he left
note announcing his departure from
his city.
Mason Was popular among hotel
owners. He was at the Parker House
fer eight ears He had also been
employed by the owners of the Pied
mont Hotel Atlanta. Ga, and Hamp-
ton Terrace, Augusta, Ga. His wife
lives in Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-11-16

Train No. As, a freight due in Car
diner about $50 o'clock. was delayed
ABOUT 40 minutes last evening by the
brake rigging of one of the cars fall
ing down and partially throwing the
ear off the iron. No great damage was
"one and traffic was delayed but little.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-11-16

Joe Burgess is acting as eros sing
tender at Church crossing. in place If
Mir. johnson, who is not able to do the
work because Of sickness
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-11-16

IN" South Gardiner Lumber Co. fin
ishcd the seasons work Tuesday 3E,
will shut down until spring
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-11-16
SOUTH GARDINER,

AIRS Sadie AnniS has returned from
Lewiston. where she has been four
weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-11-16

A meeting was held Yesterday after
noon Of the track subcommittee al
which Manager Chairman suhmitted
his plans for the coming wear. The
first event on the schedule as submit.
ted was for an inter-cIass relay race
to be held Dec. H. This will give Can
tain Nnr,iini and Coach ,rho,,,so,
some line on the material for the
Varsity relay that will compete in
the j. A. A. meet in February. The
cross-countrv RIM will no made Sat
urday, the squad coyarint. a 5-n,iIe
course, the winner holding tn, cross
country cum as long as bis record
stands. The entire schedule as nro-
posed u" Manager Chairman and ac-
,,aot,.l ~. conn 't;oc is As follows.
N"y. - rruAs-ro,r ~. RIM. Dec y