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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-18
1000 Dress Makers
Leave Employment

New York, March 17.-Of about 5000
members of the Misses and Children's
Dressmakers Union, nearly 1000 left
their employment today. About 100 of
the smaller manufacturers are affect
ed After the walkout the strikers held
meetings and discussed the situation.
No disorder resulted.
Tho strike order thus far affects
only Independent and "Unorgan-
lied" shops. It is understood. howev-
err, that the union also has a griev-
ance against Association shops and
has threatened to call out it's mem
bers employed in them, if the claims
of the workers for shorter hours and
higher wages are not settled by the
arbitration board which had had them
under consideration for some time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-18
Dry Weather Has
Saved Situation

Washington, March 17-General alb
sence of rain and the unusually high
temperatures prevailing during the
past week have eliminated danger of
high waters and floods from melting
snow. according to the weather bureau.
A special bulletin issued tonight said
the snow covering all over the country
had disappeared except in the more
elevated districts and that the ice had
broken up and gone out of the prin-
cipal rivers with few exceptions
withou. causing any marked rises in
the streams.
With the exception of probable To-
cal rains in Pennsylvania, New York
and New England within the next "a
hours, the bureau announced, the out
look for fair weather is good.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-18
Templar. was taken to New York Tues

Templar. was taken to New York Iues-
day.
Mrs. Frederick SchmitZ, former ma
tionaI champion; Mrs. G. M. Berad,
Miss Marie Wagner the National IT,
tlehoIder, and Miss Clare Cassel Tues
day won their places in the semi final
round of the Women's National In
door Lawn Tennis championship
tournament.
With a view toward re-organizing
the directorate of the Chicago Nation
al League Club. Charles p. Taft, ma
jority stakeholder of the club, will
leave for Chicago Tuesday. A new
president Of the club also will be chos-
en-, while Mr.. Taft is in Chicago but
he stated Tuesday that at present he
did not know who would be named as
head of the club.
Secretary Lane has written the
House education committee expressing
disapproval of the pending bill to es-
tablish national university at the
capital. He thinks it more important
to aid the states with common schools.
The subject was discussed at today's
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-18
WEST GARDINER.

SPEARS CoRNER.-Mrs G. E.
Spear left Sunday evening for Stone
ham, Mass.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Huntington of
Litchtield passed Sunday in town.
Fred PhilbriclS went Sunday to Bos-
ton, where he has a position in view.
Miss Doris Kenney of Gardiner
passed few days last week at her
home on the Indiana road.
Mrs. George Tracy is absent on
business trip to Skowhegan and vi
entity.
A company of friends gathered at
the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Reuben
Rice Monday evening to celebrate
Mrs. Rice's birthday. Refreshments
were served and the evening was
pleasantly passed with games and mu-
sic. All left at a late hour, wishing
Mrs. Rice many returns of the day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-18
Decrease in Deaths
By Train Accidents

Washington. March ia material
decrease in the number of train ac-
cidents and in the number of people
killed or injured in such accidents,
was shown by an Interstate Com
merce Commission bulletin issued to-
day for the quarter ended Sept. 80,
1913.
During the quarter, 211 persons were
killed and 4011 injured in train acct
dents, decrease, as compared with
the corresponding quarter of 1912. of
n killed and 5S7 injured.
An increase of 1913 killed and of 1904
injured, was shown in other than
train accidents including accidents
to employees while at work, to passen-
gers getting on or off cars, to tres
passers and others. the total being
1880 killed and 1888 injured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-18
Funeral of Late A. w. Brookinos.

The funeral of the late Mrs. Arthur
w. Brookings was held at 3 o'clock
Tuesday afternoon from the residence
of Mrs. Joseph White. Randolph.
There was an especially large number
of flowers from friends and relatives.
of the deceased. Rev. Henry E. Dun
mack of Augusta officiated and How
ard Eastman. Earl Perry, Malcolm
Chase and Harry Derry acted as bear
ers. The remains were placed in the
tomb at Maple Grove cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-18
WANT n. Y. STATE
TO STAND EXPENSE
OF SIEGEL co. CASE

New York. March ia plea to
Governor Glynn to have the state
through the attorney general conduct
all legal proceedings on behalf of the
depositors of the Siegel private bank,
without expense to them, is contained
in a letter to the governor, written
by Frederic r. Coudert, counsel for
the depositors.
Unless some protection is afforded
to the depositors,' the attorney wrote,
the small amount which may ulti-
mately be distributed among them will
be greatly decreased by expenses such
as lawyers and accountants charges"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-18

Preparations for the Festival of
Holidays, to be- held at the Acme
theatre next week. are rapidly ap-
preaching completion and the event
promises to be quite novel. Beside the
regular program. there will be sever
al booths containing fancy and useful
articles-and the drama, whist and
the much talked of cafe chantant."
The affair will be given under the aus
pices of the parish of the First Uni
yersalist church. Watch for the adj
in the Journal, giving detailed pro-
gram.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-18
CELEBRATE EVACUATION
OF BOSTON IN 1776

Boston, March IA parade In the
South Boston district was the leading
feature of today's celebration Of the
evacuation of Boston by the British
troops in 1T76, Marines and bluejacKets
from the battleships New Jersey and
North Carolina headed the column and
state militia companies and various semi
military and civil organizations particle
pated
banquet was arranged for the eve
ming with Congressman Perl d. Decker
of Missouri as the principal speaker.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-18
Gardiner School
Concert, March 10

An entertainment of unusual inter
est to friends of the Gardiner schools
will be given Thursday evening,
March 10, at the Congregational
church. This will be the first musical
event in Gardiner presented wholly
by pupils in the public schools. Very
few have been attempted in the other
Maine cities.
The splendid work of the school or
chestra at the High school gradual
ing exercises last June is a guaran-
tee of the excellence of their num-
bers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-18
SOUTH GARDINER.

Mrs. Ethal Goodwin of Waterville
passed Sunday with her mother, Mrs.
Page Mite.
Miss Nellie Webb has gone to Bos-
ton.
George Whitmore of Beverly was a
recent visitor in town.
Katherine Deweaver was guest on
Sunday of Mrs. Page Mite.
Fred Miller. who has been seriously
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-18
Funeral of Late Charles r. Douglass.

Funeral services for the late Charles
r. Douglass were held Tuesday afternoon
from his late residence on Warren street,
Rev. w. H. Smith ofticiated. The mem
bers of Sanborn Lodge. No. 80. /. o. O.
F., attended the services in a body. The
bearers included George l.. kilgore and
William Bodwell of Sanborn Lodge, and
w. II. johnson and J. r. Townsend of
Jephtha Eneampment of Augusta. Inter
ment was in the local cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-18
GRANITE HILL NOTES.

The Sunday school at Granite Hill
held a profitable and interesting ses
sion last Sunday. The attendance was
good.
Lewis -Gipson has purchased and is
moving into the house formerly occu-
pied by Percy E. Leighton.
Charles l.. Norton and Miss Margie
M. Norton of Augusta were visitors
Sunday at Granite Hill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-18

cabinet meeting and the Presidents.
official family took Sec. Lanes view
Justice Barrows at Newport, r. L
listened for one and a quarter hour
Tuesday noon to unconstitutional depo.
sitions in the uneontested suit of Mrs
Robert Goelet for divorce and Their
took a recess until late Tuesday at.
ternoon when he will give his decis.
ion, Extreme cruelty and gross mis-.
behavior were the charges.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-18

Enclose ten cents to DR.. Kilmer & Co..
Binghamton, N. Y, for sample size
bottle by Parcels Post-it should convince
anyone. You will also receive a booklet
of valuable information, telling all about
the kidneys. When writing be sure and
mention the Augusta Daily kennebec
JournaL-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-18

Friends of Miss Lillian A Norton,
Latin instructress in the Gardiner
High school, gathered Monday eve
ming at her home on Elm street. in
celebration of the anniversary of her
natal day. Music, intellectual contests
and games We're enjoyed. Those pres
ent were members of the High school
faculty. Mrs. L. H. Conant, Miss Edna
Gooden and Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence
Robertson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-18

The Republicans of Gardiner will
hold a caucus at the City building at
7.30 o'clock Wednesday evening, Mar.
%, for the purpose of electing dele
gates and alternates to attend the
State Republican convention, which is
to be held at Augusta, April 8.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-18
The Late Gen. C. w. TiIden.

The remains of the late Gen. Charles
w Tilden were taken on train l at 800
A. NJ Tuesday to Castine, where inter-
ment was made They We're accompanied
by his granddaughters, Misses Mildred
and Amy Tilden. Rev. H. A. Markley Of
this city, assisted by Rev. III. l.. Nichols
offeiated at the funeral services Monday
The name of Darius c. Nye was also
omitted from the list of honorary bear
prS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-18

Ill at his home, is reported as being
somewhat improved.
Miss Della McPhee of Rumford
Falls is visiting her aunt, Mrs. Stew
ems.
The South Gardiner Lumber Co. has
a crew of men at work repairing their
mill, getting ready for the summers
run.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-18

The regular meeting of the Woman's
Mission Circle of the First Baptist
church will be omitted this week. The
next meeting will be held Thursday
evening, March 26, with Mrs. Warren
l.. Tozier, Dresden avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-18

Mrs. Milton Grove and children. who
have been visiting at the home of
Mrs. Jerry Burgess. returned Tues
day TO her home at Bradford, Mass
She was accompanied by her sister
Mrs. James A. Berry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-18

The funeral of the late Lena F.
Merry will he held at 2.30 o'clock
Wednesday afternoon from her late
residence in Randolph. The remains
will be sent to North Boothbay for
interment
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-18

The High school chorus of 60 voices
and the selections of the little tots
will show what is being done in the
vocal training of the pupils. Parents
and friends should show their interest
and appreciation by their presence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-18

The r. and B. League will meet Fri
day evening in the vestry of the Uni
versalist church, Members are ur-
gently requested to attend and there
is an abundance of business that de-
mands immediate attention.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-18

AS a result of a vigorous corn cam
paign waged by the Philippine bureau
of education at Manila, there has beer
a decided increase in the production
of corn and large decrease in the
use of rice, formerly the chief article
of diet in the archipelago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-18

Automatic delivery Of rural mail is
provided by North Dakota mans
invention of car to run on an aerial
track, from which it takes electric
power, automatically stopping at each
house on route and ringing a bell
to announce its arrival.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-18

The annual business meeting of the
Chelsea School Board was held last
evening, with the result that Charles
A. Sheldon was re-appointed superin-
tendent and Charles Williams elect
ed truant officer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-18

H. E. Littlefield having purchased
the bankrupt stock of F. H. Bakers
grocery store, and moved them to A.
C. Bragg's, 31S Water street, will dis
pose of them to the public at whole
sale prices. Stock must be closed out
this week mch17d2t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-18

The regular meeting of John B.
Hubbard State Relief Corps, No. So.
Will be omitted this week, the next
meeting to be held Wednesday, April
9, in c.. A. r. hall at the usual hour.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-18

The mid-week meeting of the Free
Baptist church will be held at 7.3O
Wednesday evening. Subject, THE
Danger of Indecisions"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-18

Mrs. A. A. Carlton, Western avenue,
is recovering from severe illness
ana her condition is reported to be
greatly improved.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-18

Mrs. A. l.. Herrin, who has been
visiting her sister, Mrs. L. B. Wing,
left Tuesday for Concord, n. H, to
visit her son, DIR. Herrin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-18

Letters for Joseph E. Daniels Roy
L. Huntington and Arthur A. Jary
remain uncalled for at the local post
office for the week ending March II.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-18

A st. Matthew's Lenten service will
be held at 7.30 this evening at the
home of Charles E. Brann, Second
street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-18

The Benevolent Society will meet at
the home of Mrs. Charles Hedriek,
Academy street; at o'clock Thursday
afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-18

The Catholic Benevolent Society will
meet this evening with Mrs. David
Robbins. Water street. Business of
importance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-18

Mrs. c. NJ. Cunningham of Randolph
left Tuesday for Portland
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-18

Mrs w L. Bertrand of this city,
formerly in the millinery parlors of
Miss Eastman in Gardiner, has ac-
cepted lucrative position in the par
lors Of Mrs. Keene. also of Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-18

Fred n. Boston left Tuesday for the
numbering operations at Tarratine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-18
HALLOWELL.
Funeral Services for theLate
Charles R. Douglass
Edward BeIIen Shoots -Four
COonS with Two Shells
Remains OF Late Gen. TiIden Taken
To castine-.0ther Locals

A special assembly of Alpha Coun-
Gil, No. 8, r. and S. NJ, will be held
at 7.30 tonight at Masonic hall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-18
LOG Al NOTICE.

Big Social Dance, G. A. r. hall.
Thursday evening. McMaster's four
pieces. mchlSd2t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-18

Ned Freeman returned Tuesday aft
ernoon from a fortnight's visit with
relatives in WATERFOWL, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-18

Hannah Carver left Tuesday for visit
with friends in Bangor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-18

c. D. Palmer of Boston was the
guest Tuesday of Gardiner friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-18

Charles Field of Belfast was a Wis
itor Tuesday in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-18

The power derived from windmill
increases practically with the cube of
the wind velocity,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-18

Fred Blanchard, Chestnut street,
left Tuesday for Bemis, where he is
employed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-18

A son has been born to the wife
of Howard Pushard, West Gardiner
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-18

A. T. J. Wise left Tuesday for a
visit in Brunswick.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-18

C. A. Hatch left Tuesday for Law
renee, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-18

Sample Size Bottle Of Swamp Root
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-18
GARDINER LOCAL MATTERS

George B. Danforth left Tuesday for
Lake Moxie.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-05-24

bravely and hardly, turned and fed. 1t foolish
panic senseless. but like all pancs, uncomfortable
Those the platform down the steps and at
were swallowed up by the pressing, tramping crowd.
Bruce and the Colonel, believing that Kathlyn
behind them fought their way clearing, determined
to nets and take the lions alive. When they
turned Kathlyn gone. For moment the two men
sood II paralysed. Then Bruce relieved the tension
by smiling He laid his hand the Coonels 81 oulder
She has lost but that will not matter. Ordinarily
/ should be wild with anxiety; but today Kathlyn may
where she will. and nothing but and
will follow her Besides, she has her revolver"
:" 1 believe you're right She will miss and start
right of for Ramabafs Boy, she Is goddess She Is
supernatural"
" She this morning. As God IN Judge, I do not
believe she understands will understand what
she did You noticed her eyes? They were like those
person in trance. Think of !. To turn the tide
at the supreme moment! That coat of mall her hair
falling about her head. All, Colonel. what's
the use beating about the bush? You know 1 love
her. Will you give her to met"
Without moments hesitation the Colonel said
Yes. John. You have proved yourself God
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-05-24

wasn't the ,leanest smelling crowd In the world either
At the same time kathryn fighting vigorously to
free of the mob, Winnie struggling with Pun
dita, striving to wrench the dagger from the grief.
stricken wife's hand.
" No, no. Pundita!"
" Let me go! My lord is dead, and wise follow"
" You Christian"
al, all"
But he may not be dead Help. help!"
" Is not Lal Singh there dead? IL that proof?"
Hther and thther across the floor they fought. But
Winnie realized that Pundita, being In frenzy.
was strongest. The struggle ended quickly, however.
but not tnrough Winnies efforts. Pundita did some
thing unorental she tainted, dragging Winnie to the
door with her The young girls cad came into
with the wall, and she stunned for moment
Upon sitting up she did not know exactly where she
was. But the calm, hign bred face Of the dead Lal
Singh recalled the situation clearly, and she about
the resusctation of Pundita
As the latter's opened wildly Winnie heard
pounding at the door. She pulled two ways II
she answered the Pundita might take advan-
tage OF her absence and kill herself Again, 1t might
be the help for which she had called.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-05-24

bless you both! But we're not out of the woods yet
We've got to find Umbalah end lock him up. When
that's done I'll be able to breathe"
" | believe it is Ahmed says: wen all pull out of
this safely in the end Now, let's go and get the
There will not be dozen in the whole town who
will have enough to shoot the lions they appear
they'll howl and for shelter Ramabais welcome
to Alaha. Hi there's now; see, coming round the
corner! III pot him"
But Bruce could level his weapon lion turned
back, perhaps frightened at the clamor.
kathlyn not alarmed upon finding herself sepa-
rated from the two she loved well. Her only
concern to avoid being knocked down and trampled
upon She knew animals. II left quietly themselves
the lions would make for the Jungle but il harred
frightened they would maui any within reach.
kathlxn packed in rather closely, and she was
carried past the street which led to the house of Rama
bal though she struggled desperately push through
She presently carried into the bazaars The people
in their senseless flight tried do what they could
her. but sefpreservation their first thought And
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-05-24

The woman of the zenana when the tumult died
away completely, found slaves She made them
dves themselves of the royal trbans and ordi
nary white Then she told them to carry the
palanqun to certain house in the fruit bazaar, go
by side Streets teys to avoid all gatherings.
Once in the her sister, dancer, Umballah
would be safe till he could secretly return to his
house and enter the secret chamber.
When Kathlyn left the palace thunder of cheers
greeted her. Kathlyn forced to the durbar
throne, much she onged to be off But Bruce antici
pated her thoh ht dispatched one OF the revolution
sets TO the house of Ramaba Kathlyn held out her
hands toward the excited popuiace, then turned to
Ramabai expressively. Ramabai, calm aud unrufied
ever stepped forsard and about address the
people, when the dsheveled captain guard whom
umbalah had sent to the lions pushed his way
to the foot of the platform
" The lions have escaped. "
And there were a dozen lions ALL strong cruel and
no doubt hungry!
Panic. Men who had been at each others throat