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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-08
WestphaIian Prospects.

Berlin. March Tho outbreak of
a general strike in the Westphalian
coal districts, on March II, is now re-
garded as a practical certainty. The
leaders of the Christian trades
unions. who are bitter rivals of the
Socialist workmens organizations,
continue to oppose strike, but adj
vices received from the coal fields in
dictate that they are losing hold on
their followers, Il great proportion of
whom will make common cause with
the other organizations if they decide
to stop work.
The Prussian government am
nounces that the fullest protection
viii be accorded to nen-strikers and
that any disorders will be suppressed
with an iron hand.
The coal owners in many cases have
zoffere,l their men increases amount
ing to II per cent. on their wages SO
las to avoid strike, but the trades
unions insist on an advance of Is per
cont
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-08
WINTHROP
Alfred Hubert Stanley.

The following appearing in the Day
tona (Fla) news of Mar. 2 will bring
regret to acquaintance of Mr.. Stanley
in Winthrop:
alfred hubert Stanley passed
away, yesterday afternoon, his death
being due to apeplexy. Mr. Stanley
had been an invalid. for number of
years, and had been failing more rap
idly of late. He was aged % years.
Funeral services win be held. at $50
o'clock. tomorrow morning, in St
Mary's Episcopal church. Rev. Robt.
A. Tufft, rector of that church. Of
ffciating, and the body will be placed
in the retaining vault in PineWood
cemetery until Mr. and Mrs NJ. L.
Stanley's return North, in April, when
it viii be taken to Winthrop, Me.
for interment beside that of his wife.
Mr.. Stanley was born in New Britain,
Conn. Aug. > 1899. and was the son
of Frederick r Stanley, first mayor
of that city. His life was spent at
New Britain until about two years
ago. when he removed with his wife
to Winthrop, Me, where Mrs. stan
ley died. last September"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-08
When Samuel Clemens Became Mark
Twain.

As the boys of Hannibal had gather
ed around to listen when Sam Glenn
ems began to speak, so we may believe
that the pilots in the Rooms at st.
Louis and New Orleans laid aside 9TH
er things when he had an observation
to make or tale to tell. Few OF his
stories of those days are remembered
now. and perhaps all could not be
printed even if they could be recalled.
Occasionally some of his droll yarns
would get into the papers. He may
have written them himself Hs
But IL he published any work in
those river days he did not acknowl-
edge it later-witif one exception. The
exception was not intended for publ
cation either. 1t was burlesque writ
ten for the amusement of his imnedi-
ate friendsa He has told the story
himself more, than once, but it belongs
here for the reason that somewhere
out of the general circumstance of it
there originated pseudonym--one
day to become the best known in the
hemisphere the name Mark Twain"
= That terse, positive, peremptory, dy
manic pen-name was first used byan
old pilot named Isaiah Sellers, d sore
of oldest inhabitant" of the river.
who made the other pilots weary with
the scope and antiquity of his remir-
iscent knowledge. He contributed
ma ra graphs of general information and
HISTORIAN opinions to the New Or
leans Pieayune. and signed them
MARK Twain They were ouaint1y
eeotistieaI in tone. usually. beginning.
MY opinion. for the benefit of the cit
liens of New Orleans" and reciting
incidents and COMPARISONS dating as
far hack as 1911.
captain Sellers naturally was re-
parded as fair game by the Young
nilots who amused themselves BY
initatine his manner and general at
titude of spsech. But Clemens went
further. he wrote at considerable,
length a broadly turiesuus imitation
signed .-Sareeo nj IEathnyniv5 yxitit M,
introdI,et if,,, vfsiet, f,.ferretI 10 me safas
Fatbou 9 a6ne of The oldesJ ciibIpi-'
! lots on the en-" The letter that fol-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-08
Col. Hume Tells
OF Summer Tour.

Col f. NJ. Hume Of Houlton of the
End Maine Regiment. was in Water
Vile, Thursday evening, on his way to
Augusta, where he Will preside at an
officers examination, to take place,
Friday The newly elected captain and
second lieutenant of Co / of Eastport,
and the newly elected second licuten-
ant of CO. II, Mr.. 0Donncll of this
city, viii take the test Col. Hume has
just come from Bangor, where he re-
ports an increased interest in Co. G..
which is to have a remodelled armorY
in the near future. The 2nd Maine
Regiment has never been in such good
shape as it is now, and all the Off
GERS and men are looking forward to
one of the most important summer
tours OF duty that have been held. the
attack on New York City, in August,
from the 10th to the 10Th. Col. Hume
stated that it is probable that the
troops will take transports from Port
land, arriving in New London Ct.
whence they will march on New York
City The companies of the 2nd
Maine Regiment are now getting ready
fer the annual United States inspec-
ton, which is held in the various
armories, during March. The United
States inspector, according to Col.
Hume, win find companies we'll mus
tered, such as CO. Fl of WaterVille,
which has 5S,men. Co f of FoXcroft
has the largest number, Go men, and
the average for the regiment is 50
men Col. Hume informed the Journal
reporter that although the regiment
has not been officially notified by the
government to be prepared to go to
the front for the Mexican eInSroglio, 1t
has been deemed best to be prepared
even more so than in times of 7eace,
for the militia is supposed to De al
ways ready to go at a moments no.
tice. The preparations conaist hiefty
of recruiting the companies up to full
strength. and seeing that all have the
proper and full equipment. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-08
Knox and Party
Are at COrintO.

Coriuto, Me, March 7.-Sccrctary
Knox and party arrived here, at $50
o'clock, this afternoon. The special
train carrying the Americans left
Managla, at 10 o'clock in the morn
ing. It vas preceded by Il pilot train
ana Followed by another train, on
each of which was Il strong guard OF
soldiers, the precautions beings sim
liar to those taken on the journey
from Corinto to the capital.
One stop was made at Magarote,
about noon. for luncheon. The trip
was made without incident and the
secretary boarded the cruiser Mary
land, which proceeded, tonight, for
tAmacalpa. Honduras. All the mem
bers of the party are in the best of
health
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-08

BRUiN Al NUISANCE.
Bears in National Parks Are Not n
Savage.

Maj j. =. Hughes, superintendent OF
the Sequoia and the Grand national
parks in California. makes a sensible
recommendation when he afffrms, in
his annual report that the bear in ma
tional parks is neither useful nor orna-
mental and should be exterininated.
1t may, of course. be contended that
Bruin has at least one use. that he is
entertaining and that he adds to the
interest. of the national parks. But
he is also a great nuisance and is at
times dangerous to human life and
limb.
According to report current
throughout the Yellowstone National
park, the bears there killed one man
and seriously injured another during
the last summer. The man killed APP
pears to have been foolhardy. "A
number of bears We're feeding. ON the
garbage from one of the hotels, among
them az female who had left her cub az
the edge Of the clearing. The tourist
picked UP and undertook to foiidle the
Fcub, which led it to sdueaf its resent
ment and Immediately the rIother
rushed to its rescue and before the by
ISLANDERS could interfere had so
mauled the unfortunate tourist as to
cost, him his life. The other. case,
while less, serious in its coiiseq uencss,
was more Indicative of the, dangsf of
permitting the bears to go about I'M
molested. A tourist who, had been, adj
vised to sleep in the open air Went TO
sleep on the ground with no other pro-.
Election than his blankets. A bear
coming upon him seized his arm in IFS
teeth. He succeeded in getting away
and the bear pursued him until be
took refuge in a lake, M
| EYcry one who has canped in the
national parks knows what a. nuisance
the bears often make of themselves,
tearing the grub wagon to, pieces in
their search for food. stampediHgs the
horses and occasionally giving, menu
bers of the party a bad fright. Be-
| ing fed from the hotels they do not
become ravenous and are, perhaps
rarely a menace to life, bat they never
become wholly tame and are always
capable of doing serious mischief.
t'rheir presence adds an element of
danger to camping in the national
parks which may be enjoyed by some
I.but which must prove deterrent or
Ian occasion of anxiety. to others. For
the protection of the game in the parks
Fall firearms are sealed at the en-
frances, SO that any one who may be
fattacked by bear is comparatively
helpless, unless, perchance, he carries
a hunting knife and even that is not a
particularly effective weapon in the
, hands of an inexperienced tourist.
The suggestion OF Maj. Hughes that
the bears should be "exterminated''
may occasion some protest, but it will
be commended, doubtless, by a large
number of persons whose enjoyinent OF
the national parks would be increased
were the bears removed.--New York
Tribune
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-08
Llewellyn A. Clifford.

Llewellyn A. Clifford died, Wednes-
day night, at the home Of his sister
in-law, Mrs Fl S. Rolf, No. IS Maple
street, after a few-6ays illness from
pneumonia. He was IS years old. His
wife survives. Mr. Clifford was bora
in Winnegance, but had lived in
Hallowell. for n number of years,
where he carried on blacksmithing.
His funeral will take place, at $50
Friday afternoon. from the home OF
Mrs Rolf and on account of the ill
ness of Mrs. Clifford the funeral will
be strictly private. Rev. J. w. Steele
of the First Universalist church will
officiate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-08

Freeman j. Emery celebrated the
18th anniversary Of his birth, Thursday,
at the home of his daughter, Mrs.
Harry A. Lord. on Outer Central
street. His neighbors and friends near
by and many from out of town remem-
bered him by a heavx shower of SOU
venir cards, los in all, while others
called to personally offer congratula-
tons and well wishes. Mir Emery was
born in the town of Oxford in 1884. In
1865 he married Miss Anna M. Brooks,
He served three years in the Civil War
in Co + of the 5th Maine Regiment.
In 1871 he went to Aroostook and. To-
Gated in Mapleton, where he was active
as deacon and Sunday school super
intendent in the Free Baptist church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-08
Resolutions.

Resolutions of Waterville Lodge, Fra
ternal Order of Eagles, 1899;
Whereas God In His infinite wisdom
has removed from our midst our brother,
Fred M. Savage, be it
Resolved That we hereby express our
heartfelt SORROW at the great loss our
order has sustained.
Resolved That we hereby express our
heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved FAM
lily in their great affiiction. -t
Resolved That a copy of these resolu-
tions be sent to the bereaved family and
that a copy be spread upon our records,
also printed in our local papers.
j. +. PARTRIDGE,
G. j. MURRY,
w. B. SMILEY,
Resolutions Committee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-08

Baby Mine" proved to be a mine of
laughter for the people who attended the
performance in the Opera house, Thurs
day evening. The play tells of the trou-
hles of a young married couple who can
not agree because Mrs. Newlywed per-
sists in telling wrong stories. How they
are feconciied in the end. after hubby
has run away to. another city, is charm
ingly brought out Miss Nanon Welen
as Zoie stole the hearts of the audience
with her appealing baby tricks, which
Were of so apparent avail with her en-
ragged partner. There are many laugh
able situations aud the play takes be-
cause of its plausibility.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-08

Lydia Howard Dunbar, and a direct
descendant of Mary Chelton, who is
said to have been the first English wo-
man on the Mayfiowcr to set foot on
American soil.
Mr. DunbRr's death was due to ar
terial degeneration and was very
peaceful. At his bedside We're his wife,
his son. Harry H., his brother-in-laW,
+. T. Crommett, also two daughters,
Mrs. u. X. Bupon of Bupon, n. c., and
Miss b. A. Dunbar, a brother, John
+. Dunbar CT Winslow and three sis
tiers. Mrs. Florence u. Matthews OF
Daytona. Fla. Mrs. Charles L. Col
Inns OF Vassalboro and Miss Laura a,
Dunbar of Winslow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-08

Miss Clara Delaware entertained the
members of the Moonlight Club at her
home on Plaisted street, Thursday eve
ming. 1t was also her birthday. Games
of all kinds We're enjoyed until a late
hour. Refreshments we're served and the
affair was one of the most excellent that
the club has held for some time. Miss
Delaware proved to be royal entertain
er and the members of the club and the
invited friends present were loud in their
praise of her hospitality. Miss Delaware
is one of Gardeners popular young la
dies. She is employed in the office of
the Reporter-JournaI of this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-08

The straw ride held bs. the Epworth
League, Wednesday evening. to Clin-
ton. was enjoyed by about 20 young
people, who report a right jolly time.
Arriving al their destination, the Gin
ton House, an appetizing supper was
eaten, followed by games, charades,
etc The departure was made for
home at 1880 O'Clock, the arrival be-
ing in the early hours of the morning.
Mrs Howard Sullivan entertained the
members of the party during the eve
ming. with fine reading. Mr. and
Mrs Irving Winters We're the chap
eroneS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-08

The sub-station of the electric light
plant for this city is to be transferred
from the office building in this city to the
new station at Farmingdale. At present
it gets 10.000-yolt current from Augusta,
which is transformed here Under the
new system there is to be a trunk line
carrying 33,eoo volts from Guilford to
Farmingdale, into which all of the water
power stations will furnish the current
as long as the water holds, ana when
there is any deficiency the Farmingdale
steam station will furnish the amount
extra, and the current will be trans
formed there for the Gardiner and Rich
mond services.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-08
Four Killed as
Boiler Explodes.

Scranton. Pa. March -Four en-
ployes of the Dilpin Tool Handle fac
tory at Greentewn, Pike county. Pa.
We're killed. and one fatally injured
by the explosion OF a boiler, today.
The victims are George Craft. Ed
ward Hay, Thomas Blass and James
Rosie. who was literally blown 10
atoms. The injured man is William
Biller. The damage to the mill
amounted to $1,000 The cause of the
explosion has not been determined.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-08

The New York Central limited train GA
the Big -Four Railroad from st. Louis
to New York was derailed at Belefon-
tame, Ohio, Thursday. when the engine
of the flyer crashed into a box car of
a freight train at the Plum Valley street
crossing. Several of the, coaches left
the track, remaining upright, but the en-
CINE of the passenger train rolled down
AN embankment Engineer Al Eusy and
his fireman, Guy Wooley, We're the only
persons injured, and they sustained only
slight bruises in jumping.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-08

Mrs. Robert Westman left, Thursday,
for Portland to attend the funeral of
her mother, Mrs. Ellen NJ. Pierce. Mrs.
Pierce died at the home of her daughter,
Mrs. Charles Kicker of Providence, Mon
day She had been spending the winter
there Her remains were brought 10
Southport and the funeral will be held
there Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-08

The body of Mrs. Charity Burnham
was brought To this city. Thursday, from
Portland where the funeral was held.
.Interment was in Oak Grove cemetery.
Robert and Arthur Durham and Mrs.
Wilbur Davis of Dorchester, Mass, Mrs.
Clarke of Milford, NJ H.. and Harold
Neal, a grandson, of Wolaston, Mass,
were present at the services.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-08

The Central Maine Alumni Associa- =
ton OF Kents Hill Seminary will meet,
Friday night, at the Augusta House,
Augusta, for the annual meeting.
There viii be q business meeting, fol-
lowed by a social time and banquet.
The exercises Will be over in time to
get the last ear for Waterville, which
leaves at 10 o'clock. A large number
of alumni from Watervillc are PLAN
ming to attend.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-08
Bowling.

The North End Grocers won over the
Nationals at a bowling game on the Y
NJ. c. 4. alleys, Thursdav night, 1274 &c
1911. The scores
North End Groeers-Reynolds, 26S; San
ford, 2i5; Mcclelland, 267; Mclaughlin,
21; Libby, 22s; total, 1874
Nationalist Libby, 2S6; Clapp, 297;
Piper, 275; r. Libby 22S; Thing. 2S7; to-
tails, 1911.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-08

Miss. Carrie Chamberlain, aged AZ
years. died, Thursday. at the home of
her sister, Mrs. r. c. Collins, Central
street. from complication of diseases.
BESIDES Mrs. Collins. another sister,
Mrs, e2nnie3L. cunningham of this city,
two Brothers, BENZ. w. Chamberlain of
this city and George w. of Peabody
Mass, survive. The funeral will be
hold at p. NJ, Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-08

The street crew was busy, Monday,
planning off the shoulders of ice beside
the electric railroad track on Water
street They used a planer built for that
purpose and furnished by the electric
road 1t resembles those used on the ice
fields. The work is a benefit to the
street, as the banks were somewhat
higher than the rails and We're a nui-
ssance to sleighs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-08

The preliminary trials for the Noyes
prize speaking contest VIII be held in
the classes of the Waterville High
school, Friday. Two candidates will be
chosen from each class to compete for
the prize and the finals will be held.
next Friday. in the Assembly hall. A
prize of % is given to the best speaker
and 81 for the second best. The exer-
eises are considered valuable ais being an
aid to the debating forces of the school
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-08

Among the Waterville people who
have gone TO Boston to attend the
auto show are Frank Mitchell, PaYson
Witham, Albert Krutzky. Arthur Lani-
gan, Ira Belyea, and City Marshal
H. Barton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-08

One person was before the court,
Thursday morning, charged with too
much booze. He was sentenced to
pay fine, and also given 60 days in
Jail, or 80 days additional in default
of payment of the fine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-08

F. NJ. Drew, the late proprietor of the
Hallowell House. has taken n lease
on the Hotel Burton in Union and will
shortly move his family to that place.
There are many who regret to have
this pleasant family leave the city. but
hearty good wishes of host of friends
Will go with them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-08

Tho New Home sewing machin*
Decker. & Day Co., advertise in this
ISSUE comes so near being perfect
machine you will find those who nss
it extolling it's merits which Is the
best of proof and reliable.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-08

Arthur Purdy, a High school stu
dent,wwilfle saving some strips at the
Scrihner machine shop, Wednesday, on
4 circular saw, had hissleft hand drawn
upon 4ile saw by catching a strip in
t. The ends of the first finger and
last two fingers of the hand were bad
ly lacerated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-08

Miss Ina Heath, who was taken TO
the Augusta General hospital, Mon
day, where she underwent a serious
operation, was reported. Thursday
evening, as having passed fairly
comfortable day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-08

It. A. Tenney has presented the new
ly elected constable, Cornelius f. Muir
ply, OF Ward 4, with q new ebony bill
W, beautifully finished. and his shop
mates at the sandpaper mill have pre-
scented him with a large gold finished
badge showing the insignia of his Of
flee. Let the unruly of Ward beware.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-08
BOWLING CONTEST.
Augusta, l., A. G. W., 1245; Hal
lowell, 1922

There was "a splendid game in the Fal-
conf bowling alley, Thursday night, be-
tween the lHalioWell team and the l., A.
& W. bowling team of Augusta. Tlkaa&-
ley was filed wifirooters fprsthe RESP Y
tive teams The work was good on the
part of both teams but the score was
finally won by the L.. ~ & w. boys.
who had 90 pins to their credit. The
summary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-08

Guests at the Elmwood, Thursday,
included 9. r. Blanchard. OF Melrose,
Mass: k r. Hanks, Augusta; H. z.
Clearwater. Hallowell, and w. r. Par
kerr Ellsworth.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-08

Thes funeral of the late Melvin G..
Morse was held at p. NJ, Thursday,
from the residence of George Abby,
Church street. Rev. I. f. Lusk, pastor
Of the Methodist church, officiated. The
floral tributes were numerous and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-08

The lecture to be given, March II. by
the State superintendent of schools,
for the benefit of the general public,
viii he under the auspices of the Cur
rent Events Club of this city. The
school board joins with the club in
urging "a general attendance at this
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-08

The Ladies' Aid of the Randolph
Methodist church met, Wednesday,
with. Mrs. George Emery, Water street.
The aid will meet, next "Wednesday.
with, Mrs. Fred Carlton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-08

Mrs. w H. Sanborn and Mrs George
D. Nickerson of Bangor were visitors
to WatertilIe Thursday, the guests of
Mrs. William Daggett. They returned
in the evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-08

beautiful The remains We're placed
lin Oak Grove tomb. The bearers were:
H. A. Jones, Walter Wiley, George
Abby and Horace Barstow
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-08

Miss Lillian Carrier left. Thursday
morning, for Portland and Boston, to
attend the spring millinery openings.
She will not return, until next Mon
nat-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-08

Mr. and Mrs. Fl. F. Weber have re-
turned from Boston, where they at
tended the automobile show, Mrs.
Wcbber having Joined her husband
after he returned from his Western
trim
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-08

The Il. and 2. League of the
First Universalist church viii be
held. Friday evening. with Miss Helen
c. Brown, No. l Pleasant street place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-08

Payson Smith, State superintendent
Of schools, passed through the city.
Thursday, on his way to Augusta, ait
er trip of inspection of the Machias
Normal school, and he was also pres
ent at the opening of Farmers Week
exercises at the University of Maine