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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-10
CHELSEA FIRE ANNIVERSARY.
City Has Recovered Rapidly From
Confiagration in 1908.

Boston, April 3.-Three years age
this Palm Sunday the Chelsea fire
occur,ed--April Il, 1908. The first
swept over 2S7 acres. destroyed 2S2L
buildings. took 10 lives and rendered
$4,000 people homeless. The loss was
estimated at ST. 100000 The popula
ton was $4,000 and the valuation over
S27. 900 OoC. of which $500, O00 was de
streyed.
The valuation of new buildings
erected since the fire is $1.TI9,'ll. The
total valuation is about = quarter OF
Il million in excess Of what it was I'll
the time of the conflagration, although
only about third of the burned ter
ritory has been rebuilt When the en-
tire area is again built over the Valu
alton will be over 100000 it is esti-
mated. The population is now nearly
$4,000. The tax rate at the time OF
the fire was $20.S0. Last year it was
81. 40. The rate this year viii be $2lS0
Chairman McClintock of the Board cI
Control says that there will be Ne
duction of $3.50 next year
With the exception of the post of
flee every public building that was
burned has been replaced. There is
a new City hall, new public library
new hospital. new schools, new fire
houses etc. 1t is expected that tht
post office will be finished by the frs
of next year.
Since the fire the city has been gov
erned by a commission Of five met
known as the Board of Control. Thi:
| fall unless new charter is accepted
| "a mayor and Is aldermen will be elect
ed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-10
CONGRESS-.
Continued from Page One)
Statehood for Arizona and New Me,

Statehood for Arizona and New Mex
leo.
Canadian reciprocity.
Revision of Schedule k the wool
schedule of the Payne Aldrich bill.
Revision of the cotton schedule.
Beyond this. the present program
does not extend.
Other tariff matters and genera, sub
jccts are left for further considerations
dcpendcnt a great deal upon time.
1t has also practically been decided
that the Canadian reciprocity bill To
be brought forward by Chairman I'm
derwood will be almost an exact du-
pl;cate OF the Mccall bill 1t will Garry
no tariff rider.
Leading Democrats when asked sat
urday what they would do if the Sen
ate Immediately passed the Canadian
reciprocity bill and then explained its
readiness to adjourn, said that tl'
House would not adjourn.
The Democrats express confidence
that the Presi lent would net exercise
his authority to adjourn lnc eXtraor
binary session should dispute arise
| between the two Houses of Congress
over adjournment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-10
rW
'v|The Proper Care d ose'o6 .

! Oil cloth should not be swept with q
straw broom or scrubbed with q stiff
brush. Instead. sweep with a soft hair
brush and wipe off with lukewarm water
in which has been dissolved a tea
SPOONFUL OF Gold Dust washing powder
and rinse with clear, warm water. Where
oil cloth is losing its shiny surface, wash
as above. then dissolve little ordinary
glue in a pint of hot water. AT night
20 over the whole carefully with q
fannel dipped in glue water. Choose q
dry day and by morning the glue will be
hard; It will give fine gloss and MAKE.
The oil clQth Keak much longer - GIT
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-10

the surrounding counties to serve SEN
fences from 10 days to two years. I'M
mrdiately after the explosion. several
of the convicts, with mining expert
ence, discovered that black damp was
forming. They at once spread the
alarm to those who were not instant
" killed by the blast and many start
ed a race with death to the entrance.
Forty-five of the miners either
reached the outside in safety or got
within hailing distance in the shaft
and We're taken outside by rescuers.
Scores Of volunteers We're on hand.
brought by the alarm spread through
tic valley and many made heroic
rushes into the mine to bring out the
victims. This work proved effective UNI
til the deadly gases reached the main
shaft into which the men We're headed
and then it meant death for all who
entered the workings.
state Mine Inspector James Hill
house and Assistant Dickerson and
several other experts and officials OF
tn Pratt Co. We're rushed to the Ban
ner mine as soon as the news of the
disaster reached Birmingham. DR..
brow, III charge Oh tlle boNei iiiieHt
Rescue Station at Birmingham, also
hurried to the scene and assisted Mr..
HiIlhouse in directing the work OF
rescue.
Charley Brown, one of the Negro con-
victs, was among the first to reach the
outside after the blast but he imme-
diately turned back and penetrated the
mine again as far as the black damp
| in an effort to rescue his fellow work
men. Sixteen men reached safety
| through his assistance and a score
more got as far as the main shaft be-
| fore they We're overcome by the gases
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-10
Ten Inches of Snow
for Nova Scotia.

Halifax, ~ =, April 9.-For the second
time within a week Nova Scotia was to-
.lay visited by snow storm of unusual
severity for this season of the year. Snow
began falling here at 8 O'Clock this MORN
ing. and at O'Clock tonight there had
been a fall of 10 inches on level, the
heaviest of the winter. a 30-Inilc gale ac-
companed the storm and drftcd the
snow badly.
In contrast to the wntry conditions in
this vicinity reports from Louisburs, {.
T.. tell of violent electrical storm ae-
conlpanied first by torrents of rain and
then by hailstones of unusual size. The
residence of Charles Jewell at Big Lor-
rairke was struck aud wrecked, but no
one was hurt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-10
"Stockino" Conroy Dead.

Troy, n. Y, April 9.-Thomas Fran
els Conroy. known in the sporting
world as Stocking" Conroy. died at his
home in this city tonight. Conroy was
a well known heavyweight and was
knocked out by Tom Sharkey, March
29. 1900 at Baltimore. This ended his
pugilstic career
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-10

,ion is The fact that no dinner balls.
amps or coats were found IN the cham
h .rs where the victims were at work. This
70 nds to show that they received word of
thu, fire and gathered up their pals and
Goa is before sta ring OUT.
rr,. coroners inquest will be the first
irvosuipation of the disaster. Coroner
Saltr,. is already engaged in selecting a
iury and summoning witnesses.
scranton. Pa April S.-Seventy-thrae is
tho revi sed total of the toll of the mine
fro at ,the Panco asst colliery in Throop
yesterday.
, canvass of the families of the vic
Tins shows As widows and 1877 orphans.
It was authorit atively stated tonight
that every corner of the workings which
a fleeing victim might has reached in his
frenzy for pure all has been searched
.Lnd that every body has been removed.
TSe last group OF dead, comprising seven
IN en-, were brought up from the depths a
lii Gle before noon saturday. The first
body was taken out at 10 O'Clock Friday
night
Ac fast as the bodies were ident flied
they were tagged, and if relatives did not
come to claim them they were turned
over to one underta kcr or another, &C cord
ing to nationality, TO be prepared for bur-
iaI and taken home. The undersakers
fairly fought for the bodies, believing that
tho company would stand for good
round charge, and scenes that were dis
graceful resulted. Police authorities had
to interfere to preserve some aspect Of
decencV
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-10

The Boston health departments new
system Of medical inspection of the chill
dren in the public schools goes into effect
Monday under the personal supervision
OF DR.. Paul Carson, chief of the new
bureau of inspection who will be assist
ed by 80 school physicians. They will re-
ceive $500 year each, and will be obliged
10 devote at least three hours daily to
the work
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-10
Said 10 Have Restored in
the Queen City,
Lights Out al 10 P. N. and
No Sunday Selling.
Sheriff, County Attorney and Mayor
In a Peculiar Position.

Bangor, Me-, April 9.-The blow has
fallen. Bangor was surprised anu
amazed Friday night when the lights
went out and the shades went UP
promptly at 10 o'clock in all the cafes.
hotel bars and plain bars in the city,
except of course, few which it took
some time to find.
Since September, when Sheriff White
was reelected, Bangor has been wide
open the "A hours around, sundays
as well as week days. Some OF the
bars did not open Sundays because the
bartenders had to get a little rest.
Policemen were seen Friday night
dodging in and out of the saloons and
bars on Exchange, Washington. Han
cock, York, Central, Hammond, Broad,
Front, Union, state. Hodgdon and 9TH
er streets and through Haymarket and
Pickering squares. They did not stay
in any one place long enough to get
drink and the news soon spread That
an edict from City hall wGs being pro-
mulgated which was briefly no more
business after 10 O'Clock and no Sun
day selling.
This appears to be renaissance of the
Bangor plan" or will be when the coun-
ty attorney does his part and sees that
every liquor dealer is indicted and fined
for the benefit of the county. For the
past year or more this part has been
omitted. for although the dealers of the
county have been allowed to do business
without hindrance. the amount of fines
fn. lac tl,a. ,,,In thn
Bangor plan" regime of a few years ago.
The new mayor Charles w. Mullen, an
nounced some time ago that il he was to
be responsible for the morals of the city
he wanted control of the police depart
ment, which was given him in the new
Bangor police law that makes the CHIEF
of police the appointee of the mayor.
That the present conditions are ex-
pected to continue without Interior
ence for some time at least. seems to
be depended upon. One dealer has
contracted for work and fixtures for
a $4,000 bar on the corner of two much
travelled th6roughfares on the east
side Friday one of the oldest and
largest hotels in the city reopened its
bar. which has been closed since the
Enforcement deputies first came to
Bangor It's against our principles
said one of the proprietors. ''but when
all our competitors are running their
bars and our patrons are complain
ing what are we to dor
The liquor situation in the county is
in the hands of Sheriff White and
County Atty. Thompson, whose terms
do not expire until September, 1872.
Both were reelected by substantial
majorities last September. upon plat
form of notification, they claim. They
say they intend to stand pat on this
platform or resign.
The only possible way to bring
about change and enforcement in
Penobscot county is by pressure from
the Democratic State machine, and
whether such pressure will be brought
to bear is problem. Mayor Mullen,
a Democratic State senator would no
doubt fall in with any program, but
Sheriff Whites ideas might be averse
to receding from his stand pat policy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-10
WHEN JOHNSON MET FRYE.
Recollection of Earlier Days Ct the
Senator from Watervile.

Washington. April 9.-When Senator
"Charlie' johnson of Maine took the arm
of his feeble Republican colleague the
other day in the Senate and marched up
to the clerks desk thee was in his mind
the thought of another meeting between
them years ago. "he new Democratic
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-10
GEN. WILLIAMS DEAD.
Death Result Of Sensational Assault on
Mexieans Near Mexicalli.

Mexicali. Mexico, April 9.-Generai
stanley Williams. who was wounded
Yesterday in the sensational assault
Nhen his little force of so men engaged
he entire Sth Battalion of the Mexican
army, died today in the improVised
lcspital established by the United
states troops at Calexico.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-10
Tom [. johnson Dying.

Cleveland, Ohio, April Sat lo.ao
O'Clock tonight A. 3. Dupont, 1ormer
associate of Tom L. johnson in the
Cleveland Traction controversy told
reporters that DIR. Oscar Thomas, the
attending physician, said Mr.. Johnsons
death was a matter of minutes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-10

rOrnAMS ASTHMA REMEDY
gives instant relief and an absolute cure
IN all cases Of Asthma, Bronchitis, ana
nay Fever. Sold by druggists mail on
receipt of price $1.oo. -
VITAL PAekage by mall 10 cents.
NC CO.. Props.. Cleveland. M.
ror sale by Bowditch, Webster B. -
" i''s0s - /. .
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-10

Student government has been insti
tuted in the Boys High School of
Reading, Pa, with 1G student moni-
tors. four from each class, in control.
Principal Robert $. Birch has foimu-
lated set of rules and an almost SIM
liar set was decided upon by the stu
dents. The rules provide that the mon
itors shall exercise control over the
conduct Of the students in the halls,
in the basement of the school build
ing. ABOUT the premises before during
ard after school sessions and on all
epccial occasions when there is a gath
ering Of students. The beard will re-
port TO the principal all serious cases
of misconduct. with recommendation
of the course to be pursued; all minor
cases to be disposed of by them as
they see fit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-10

to, ~, any prospect of, the case being
tried at concord before next ran,
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173 DEAD.

Continued from Page One.)
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=
Mo-, Friday afternoon. Bramhall hid
behind a hedge and when Hagen drove
up, shot him twice with shotgun.
Mrs. Bramhall went home with her
husband and Bramhall surrendered to
the authorities. Hagan leaves a wife
and two children.
Intelligent Public Opinion" seemed
to be the Keynote of all the speakers
who addressed the mass meeting held
Friday afternoon at Temple Israel In
Boston under the auspices of the Bos-
ton section council of Jewish women
in protest to Russia and her attitude
toward the Jew. The large edihce WAS
crowded. every seat in the main audi
forum and in the balcony being occu-
pied. 1t was a most cosmopolitan crowd
and men and women of every creed
and every nationality were present
The spring rush of American tourists
to the Mediterranean from Boston
opened Saturday with the sailing of
the Canopic from Charlestown for Ma
PIES and Genoa. Several hundred boxes
Of flowers for passengers arrived dur
ing the afternoon, and hurrying mes
sengers from florists at times nlonop-
olized the gangplank In the saloon
were 221 passengers, including several
parties of a dozen or more from west
ern points who plan to remain abroad
all summer. When gorgs and whistles
warned visitors to leave the liner. full
~ 1000 people filed back to the pier
shed. AS the vessel backed into the
stream at $50 o'clock and was headed
seward by tugs, roses and pinks were
showered from her lefty decks. pref
ty hint DO Neptune1tooserye up assum-
rner sea.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-03-22

BOXING GAME
IN KENT NOW

Sam FalkcnberR. president OF the
GrayHtone Athletic Club. has quit
his Job In the police department
and will devote himself 20 the inter.
casts OF the club exclusively here
after
The club has arranged for quar-
ters In the town OF Kent and VIII
soon offer an exhibition. IL IN
Understood that 80 long as the
events are conducted In an orderly
and shipshape fashion the town
authorities will not interfere.
Falkenberg has leased a big.
roomy hall IN the town. there being
plenty OF seat room and 800 pco-
pie can be accommodated there all
right Kent rs within easy. riding
distance. cars running frequently
and taking only about 80 minutes
for the run. II Is expected TO pull
off the first show next week and
Falkenberg promises crackerjack
programs for lovers OF the boxing
game.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-03-22


SAN FRANCISCO. Cal. March %
Ben Hunt. the crack whlpster OF
the Boston Red sox. knows more
about the pitching end OF the ma.
tlonal paNtlme than most OF the
major league mound artists. and has
made a thorough study OF The finer
points OF the slab stunt.
Il have been asked many times. :"
remarked Hunt recently. does a
pitcher have an easy timer People
are led 10 believe this because each
man IL only called 10 work about
once a week.
"a pitcher worries more concern
ing his physical condition than any.
thing else. he must map out his
daily work and keep primed for
duty. Mental condition IL very i'm.
portant Often you hear this re.
mark: He has gained confidence
In himself. and Is pitching great
ball This confidence Is IN n free
and easy condition OF mind caused
by two or three successive victories.
Think of the conscientious pitch.
or who loses six or seven straight
games. and don't you believe he has
no sleepless nights. While this
man is pitching he IL apt 10 think
more OF the final result than Of his
Immediate work. Needless TO say.
he r. under severe strain by over
trying TO such an extent that all ef.
/ tectiycness Is lost. and be generally
loses another game. On the other
hand. when two or three victories
are TO HIS credit, he feels at ease
his movements are natural and his
brain Is able TO do It's part. | firmly
believe the pitcher has more wor-
rtes than any other player except
the manager"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-03-22

with the warm rays Of the sun
smiling down upon them. the
Islanders" the new name selected
for the Victoria team. the prospect.
i've twirlcrn and fielderE got their
firut real touch ~ practice for over
four hours AZ the Royal Athletic
park yesterday.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-03-22

WEST ORANGE. n. j.. March ~
Mrs. Harriet jenkins Yardley Il
today member OF the West
Orange school board. having been
elected over several male candi
dates. Thomas A. Edison. the In
ventor. worked at the polls for
Mrs. Yardley.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-03-22
must
TWO

Toft Lund,
prietor Of Tho
was taken fron
Park this mon
Der arrest by
Inspector Henl
There are {
every story.
Lund"He
having a licenl
TOOK out q btY
ihree months
ne himself VI
ct. ] have ru
he old country
Ways clean.
nrday and h
arrest me todd
~ milk was
eulsIde the cn
he TO interferd
Henderson,
eense last nig
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-03-22

NEW ORLEANS. March -
with Abe Atteil's refusal to make
iis pounds ringside. Manager Tor.
torich today announced that nego-
tiations for fight between Abe
Attoil aud Johnny Conlon for the
hantamweight championship we're
of,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-03-22
BASEBALL'S BOILED BULLETINS

Outfielder Viola. a Cuban. who
made good with the Augusta. Ga.
team. has been sold to Chattanooga.
Viola is one of the best throwers
IN the game.
Addie Joss. he OF the wounded
wing. is at West Baden. Ind. fol,
lowing a routine prescribed by the
Nap trainer. 20 get the souper in
condition to sign checks.
Mcintyre OF the White Sox plays
left field. throws left.handed and
bats the same way. Aside from this
he appears To be all right.
Jack Murray. trying 20 perforate
n wounded bird. almost blinded
Christy Mathewson. Question: Was
Matty's eye on the ground. or Ia
Murray just naturally a bum shotg
Harry Steinfeldt, Cub third
sacker. demands a three year con
tract Steiny realizes he will be
lucky 10 last this season. and wants
10 eineh something soft.
Mathcwson and Meyers were
offered $500 for a weeks work by
a Marlin. Tex. theatre.
Elmer Flick. famous as a Nap
slugger. has signed TO play with
Manager Armour. at Toledo. Ar.
mour brought Flick 10 the front.
Billy Hamilton. king OF base
runners. is managing the Hayer-
hill. Mass. team this season. He
viii play center field.
Jimmy Archer. the Cub back.
stOp. Ia hing ON gloyea The
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-03-22
ArAnllIM ZOE YAIE.

NEW HAVEN. Conn. March %.
Plans for the now stadium. for
Yale athletics. were turned over to
day to an alumni advisory board
and a committee OF seven graduates
will be appointed 10 consider the
matter
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-03-22
LOCAL BASEBALL.

Lincoln Mldaots were defeated
yesterday by the Franklin Midgets.
Score 10 TO Z.
Victoria Mil team was defeated
yesterday at MoMurray. Wash. by
the Juniors OF that town. Score ~
TO !.
Ball promoters at kenne~iek are
planning a league that will com
prise teams from North Yakima,
Walla walla. Konnewlek and one
other town.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-03-22

Teaiey Raymond appears 10 have
n cinch on the job al short kad.
lng. Huea and Lcard are showing up
we'll IN the infield Manager Jack
will not start vigorous wedding
until all his hired help show up.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-03-22
FIFTEEN FAvoRtTE

OAKLAND. March 20. Because
Of his clever showing recently with
Antoine Lagrave. Jimmie FIFTEEN is
a 10 TO 8 favorIte over Frankie
Smith for tonights slx-round bout
here
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-03-22
nUCO KELLY WINS.

BOSTON. March 22--ilugo Kelly
Is one notch nearer the middle
weight championship today. as the
result OF his bout here last night
with Billy Mckinney.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-03-22
WANr A MArcH

CHICAGO. March 22-Efforts
were made today TO match paekey
Mcfarland and Harlem Tommy
Murphy for a i0-round bout in New
York April Z.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-03-22

Once more Ia regular harness.
Jim Callahan. cS-boas OF tho Logan
squares OF Chicago. promises 10
make things interesting for outfield
asplrautA Ia the Comlskey camp this
year.
Callahan was pitcher oAce upon
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-03-22
"PLAY BAWL."

The first thing tina, looks like a
ball game this season IL billed for
this afternoon at Dugdale'a ball
yard. The carnage II due AZ , , m.
Bert Whaling Will receive for the
Fodcrals and "stub" Spencer will
don the mask for the Insurgents
Tho twirllug staff will be split
evenly and every one OF Manager
Jack Tighe's mound men win have
a chance TO bend en- over.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-03-22

Manager Jack had most Of the
pitching c0terie at work yesterday
Afternoon. Blg skeela Ia Que Of the
smoothcat working box men Ia the
lot.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-03-22

Whaling IL showing grca, form
behind the bat Ia ante season prAc
ilce. He already harborA a bully
peg
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-03-22

BOSTON. March 23--Dr. Il. +.
Roller. the Seattle wrestler. and
Americas today signed articles for
n finish match here April s.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-03-22

opens
o
a to
Sta eason I
in
in only
umbe
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-03-22

time. but he won't work on the
mound for the White Sox No. he'll
cAyor, around center. the place va
Gated b. Fielder Jones when that
brAlny leader forHook tho game and
listened 20 thr call OF his timber IN.
tcreRta.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-03-22

more ragged and horribIe thcy
are the more he IL attached To
them.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-03-22

The athletes OF Queen Anne
school will show up In a track meet.
now planned for the 2Sth.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-03-22
SHORT SPORT

You can get "A copy OF tho
premium llst OF the dog show at
any sporting goods house In town
The HAT has Just been distributed by
Secretary Palmer OF the Kennel
Club.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-03-22

For the love Of MIKE. don't forget
to send In a guess on the frat days
attendance at Dugdale Park That
season ticket for you will bo pretty
soft--whAt7
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-03-22

r. Clark. trying out with the Gin
oinnati Nationals at hot Springs.
was badly hurt In practice game
yesterday and is now In tho hos
pital.