Daily Kennebec Journal (Augusta, Me.)
December 18, 1907

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MAY TM Um al. vol. xxxvni AUGUSTA. MAINE. WEDNESDAY MORNING. DECEMBER 18, 1907 —TWELVE PAGES NO. 297 60TH CONGRESS. Senate Extends Time of Obeying Militia Act. lev Senate Committees and Many Membership Changes. Sen. Gortelyoii Nells the Lie About Politioal Moves For Him. Washington, Dec. 17.—Aside from the appointment of committees, the need of improvement of the inland water ways of the United States was the chief subject before the Senate today. Senator Xewlands, Nevada, spoke for two hours on his bill providing for the appointment of an inland waterways commission and for the improvement and development of the inland water, ways of the country. The Senate adopted the resolution of Stnator Dick, Ohio, extending the time allowed the militia of the .several states, territories and the District of Columbia to conform to the provisions of the act of June 21, 1902, which was necessary in order that the militia of the several states might take advantage of ap propriations that have been made. The resolution of Senator Cudberson, Texas, directing the committee on fin ance to investigate the causes of the present financial stringency and to rec ommend immediate means for Us relief was allowed to lie on the ta'y'e, and it will be the subject of remarks by Mr. Culberson at some future time. At 2.55 the Senate adjourned. SENATE COMMITTEES. Large Number of Changes—Several New Committees Created. Washington, Dec. 17.—The Republican senators held a caucus today to receive from the committee on committees its re port on the assignment of senators to the various committees. The report was pre sented by Senator Hale, chairman of the roramittee, and was accepted Ivy the cau cus. A large number of changes were made In assignments to chairmanships, including the following: Senator Knox from coast defences to rules; Kittredge from pntenis to inter iweanic canals; Hopkins front lislieries to enrolled bills; Smoot from weights jutl measures- to patents; William Ahlen J Jmltli from disposition of documents to •tlonal- banks: Bulkeley from civil ser vice examination to railroads; Nixon from rational banks to coast defences. New senators secured the following chairmanships: Bourne of Oregon, fisheries; Dixon of Montana, civil service examinations; Bo rah of Idaho, weights and measures. The chairmanship of the committee on library was reserved for Wetmore. Several new committees have h15 Septem ber. 1S!»7. to 55.01 C. a growth not equalled by any other state in the Union. One in every 12 persons in Maine belongs to the Grange. His report ad-| vacates the carrels post laws as ap- proved by United States Postmaster General Von Meyer and includes a crit icism of the express companies for op poition thereto. The establishment of postal savings banks is also advocated. He submitted the draft of a new bill to- amend Chapter 17" of Maine’s Spe cial Laws of 1007, which lie considers to have been unjust to poor taxpayers. The proposed amendment substitutes "the first Monday in February next af ter said tax was assessed.” in place of "the first Monday in December next after, et"." He suggested also a resolution to the effect that inheritance taxes should be reserved wholly for the use of the sev eral states; also that there be interstate comity on taxation so that the same property be not taxed by two jurisdic tions. He opposed the project to tax the cut of lumber instead of the wild lands themselves. He opposed the re moval of the State Capital from Augus ta a3 entailing needless expense. He espoused education, good roads, the initiative and referendum, agriculture and forestry, and closed his address with a sharp reply to certain critcisms on Grange management. This, he treat ed under the heading of “Grange graft.” showing that as master he had received but an average of $250 a year for salary and $1.$5 per day for ex enses. The reports of Lecturer W. .1. Tliomp nn. Secretary K. C Libby. Treasurer K Additon. executive commute E. D. jeavitt chairman, and auditing contmil ;e, were all read and accepted. M. L. Merrill, chairman of the legisln ive committee, in his report noted the ccomplished objects of the National Irange as well as the State Grange, and hen referred to the fact that this cotn littee opposed the removal of the State apital at the last session of lie Legis tture. giving the reasons why this was one. In closing. Mr. Merrill referred to he fact that his resignation had been anded to the State master, as owing to titer business lie could not attend to this Uty longer. I.r p. Mavo in behalf of the elty of \\a erville invited the Grange to hold Its an nul session next year in tuat city. This nvttation was referred to the executive ommitloe. The evening was devoted almost entirely o the exemplification of the unwritten cork of the Grange and Us meaning by .I«rtimer Whitehead. jutting the morning hour the annual necting of the Patrons’ Co-Operative As oeiation was held in the DeWitt hotel md the following officers were- elected: Mrectors. Kli Hodgkins of Green.-. H. Jcorse of Hebron and H. S. Sint.tlift’ of Slot-tit Yarmouth; Pres., Eli Hodgkins; NOTICE! HR. N. B. SAWYER, Recently of Oanliner, Maine, is now handling oil ‘*ni1 HUTCHINS, bee Valley from Watervl.le to Gardiner Maine MR W D. HUTCHINb. f>ur former representative, is no longer connected ui he"found it way. Please transact all business Uir ough Mr. Sawyer, who can be found at °t>r Augusta Office. E. A. STROUT COMPANY, 335 Wafer Sf., Augusta. JSIHdO-op See., C. II. George; Treas., C. E Knight; auditor, J. M. Jackson. The Fifth degree will be conferred at 7 P. M. Wednesday and the Sixth degree will immediately follow. The Androscog gin Pomona will confer the Fifth degree. Secretary E. H. Libby’s Report. Following is the report in full of K. II. I ihhv, sec ret ary of the State Grange: Worthy Master and Pattens: J herewith present the report of your secretaiy for the fiscal year ended 'Sep tember 20, 19«>7: Twelve Granges have been organized and reorganized during the year as fol lows: Sea Girt Grange. No. IT, organized by O. Gardner, Oct. hi, 1906, with 21 charter men t tiers. Reaver ham Grange, No. 471*. otganized C»ct 29. 1900. by Deputy I.. 11. Stevens, wit it 2S chart* r members. Eastern Star Grange. No. 47:1. organized by Deputy F. Washburn, Nov. 3, 1906, witli _’S charter members. Hope Grange. No. 299. reorganized Feb. 9. l:R>7 bv Deputy A. T. Clifford with 34 members. o. Gardner Grange. No. 474. organized March 8, by Deputy A. J. Webb, with 56 charter members. Riverside Grange, No. 47.1, organized March hi by Deputy L*. II. Stevens, with 19 charter members. Hay side Grange. No 47*1. organized June 29. by Deputy A. 1. Foss, with 2 s charter mem hers. Massapaqna Grange. No. 477, organized June 22. by Deputy Joanna Durgin. with 23 charter members. llarborside Grange. No. 478. organized by Joanna Durgin. June 21. with 18 char ter members. Waterford Grange, No. 479. organized Aug by Deputy W. S. Larrabte, with 17 r the fiscal year ees and dues ix*tli degree applies tier sources the secretary's have been: .819,276.,‘>7 563.00 120.53 114.25 Total .$11,274.35 The same has been paid the worthy treasurer as per his receipts in hand. Ft a ternn llv submitted. El’GENE II. FIERY. Secretary. Report of State Mastor Gardner. Officers and Members of the Maine State Grange: The close of the fiscal year of 1907 brings 11s together in annual session, and by reference we learn that three years have come and gone since wo have met in annual session in this city of Lewiston. This rapid flight of time also reminds us that whatever we may be able to do in the interests of the or ganization we represent during the short term of our mortal breath, must be done with vigilance and dispatch, with no cessation in our efforts to ele vate and educate "the American farm er and to establish a higher and bet ter manhood and womanhood among ourselves. These three years have oome and gone into history, and 111• record must prove whether they have been years of progress, of advance, or whether the standard of work done lias been along the lines of disintegration and decay. Bur the most important feature of our work during this meeting is .to out line the future work of the order in the State and Nation. I count it a high honor and great I privilege to address this thirty-fourth annual session of the Maine Mate Grange. Coming from all parts of th State, covering all branches of its rural industry, you represent, as no other gathering represents, the agricultural profession of the State of Maine. There need be no apology for discuss ing in this meeting sn h concrete themes as are pertinent to our profession, and ;he great economic questions that face alike tin farmer and the lawyer, the Ifnnncier and merchant, the mechanic and laborer: ar. 1 it is peculiarly fittinn that we should pans' a moment to re view the past and plan for the future. I Tile past year lias been one of steady I growth ami progress in Maine through i increased membership, increasing in fluence. and a higher standard of work 1 until we have in Maine today a.n or i ganizniioin we are proud of. and n recognized influence for good by all out people. Our growth this year is twelve new subordinate granges and one reorgan ised: so that today we have Pomona and 41s subordinate granges. Our pres ent iurnibershiv* is between an. i r-fi.OOO. We have dedicated ten new grange halls within the year, ns foi I lows: Industry Grange. Naples: Ash land: Marhias; West Baldwin; Charles (Continued on Page Twelve.) LIKE IT NOW.

Remodelled$20 Gold Piece Meets With Approval. Objectionable Features Elimi nated or Modified. Great Demand For New Essue-*Col* lectors Nave Old One. Philadelphia, Dec. 17.—The $20 gold piece so designed as to better conform with the tastes of the bankers, is now In circulation. The new design substan j tially conveys St. Gauden's ideas, but has been so altered in details that praise has supplanted the criticism which brtike several weeks ago when the original coin left the Philadelphia mint. The new double eagle can be stacked quite a:; easily as tiny other coin. The high rcliel n which bankers objected has been greatly reduced though both sides are artistically concaved, the eagle and the Goddess standing out boldly. The new design is virtually a com promise with regard to the “pantaloon ed” eagle. It cannot be said that the designer dispensed with the leg adorn ment of the eagle, yet those who ob jected to ibis feature have no further grievance, as the legs are obscured. The figures ‘1907” have displaced the Homan numerals. The sharp edge of the coin has been eliminated. Around it are stripes and the phrase “E Pluribus Unum." There is a great demand for the new issue. Tile error of the designer of the old double eagle, if such it may be called, had a singular result. There were SOCO of the original design issued and while this meant $160,000 in circula tion, the high premium of $10 on each coin brought $240,u00. It is said that none of the eagles are in circulation as they have all been bought up by collectors. M. E. Dillon, 3f. years old, a sales man, Monday night at Chicago, shot and probably fatally injured Mrs. N. I G. Cochran while she was asleep and then killed himself. The shooting was dole in Mrs. Cochran’s room, where Dill n had concealed himself while Mrs. Cochran was at the theater. Dil lon, it is said, deserted his wife and then, according to the police, persuaded Mrs. Cochran to separate from her husband. After having been divorced, Mrs. Cochran became penitent and re fused to receive Dillon's attentions. SNOW. Washington, l>ec. 17.—Forecast for Now ICngland: Snow late Wednesday anil on Thursday; fresh west winds becoming east. Boston Forecast. Boston, Dec. 17.—Forecast for Bos ton and vicinity; Wednesday generally cloudy, probably followed by snow; Thursday snow or rain, light variable winds. WATCHES and DIAMONDS Cash or Easy Payments. COLLATERAL LOAN CO., Opp. Cony House. Estd. 15 Years. XMAS SPECIALS REASONABLE PRICED HOUSE COATS BATH ROBES FANCY WAIST COATS NECKWEAR SUSPENDERS HANDKERCHIEFS GLOVES AND MITTENS UMBRELLAS FURS For Ladies' and Children in Scarfs and Muffs of all kinds. Fur and Fur Lined Coats of all kinds for both men and women at special prices. H. G. BARKER GO. Opp. Cony House, Augusta, Me. 218 Water St., Gardiner, Me. decHdlf EUROPEAN VIEWS ON THE PACIFIC FLEET. President’s Foresight Commended—Only Praise For Vessels—No Entangle ments Are Feared. Paris, Doc. 17.—Admiral Gervais, president of the French Naval Deague and the greatest of the French naval tact leans was questioned today by The Associated Press regarding the voyags of the American battleships to the Pa cific. He said that the Frene navy would watch the progress of the cruise with tlm keenest interest from the tac tical point of view. “It is the greatest feat of naval maneuvering over under taken in time of peace,” continued the admiral. "It is in short an ox]>eriment which will absorb the attention of the entire naval world for the next three months. “I myself navigated the Horn twice in 1S80 on hoard the Triumphant. I do not consider the undertaking to be nec essarily extremely perilous, hut it will he long and tedious. Everything de pends upon the care in preparing for the voyage in the matter of coaling and equipment, the securing of the latest charts, etc. The greatest diffi culty will be experienced in the Straits of Magellan on account of the swift and perplexing currents, especially if it is intended to keep such a large num ber of ships in close formation. These waters are now fairly well charted and February, the summer season in the Southern Hemisphere, affords the best chances for favorable weather. Mvery sailor knows, however that ter rific and dangerous storms are some limes encountered in the stratis. “I assume that after doubling the cape the tleet will take the inside chan nel. This course has the groat ad vantage of affording protection from the north wind, hut it lias the disad vantage of most difficult cross-currents. ••The voyage will call for the most constant vigilance from officers and men and it will undoubtedly constitute a great strain upon both, but it will b< the finest possible training for them. Its successful eccomplishment will demonstrate the high state of efrt eiency of the American navy and will afford a most valuable lesson to the navy of the world.” The French newspapers continue to devote columns of space to the depart ure of the American tleet. publishing detailed descriptions of the ships, with illustrated maps of the proposed voyage of the fleet. They all agree it rivals if it does not surpass Admiral Jlnjest vensky’s feat. Naturally, the papers are principally interested in its political significance and speculation covers the widest field. The articles generally are temperate so far as the immediate out look is concerned, hut the sensational D'Intransigeant announces that the de parture of the American fieet is an im plied declaration of war. The Temps thinks the move is a com mendable act of prudence and says that the conflict between white and vellow labor, not to speak of the broad er aspects of the rivalry of the Pacific coast must ho recognized. Neverthe less it does not believe that war is near and it is convinced of America s peaceful intentions. Still, it forsee days when the circumstances might change. "The economic competition between America and Asia,” says the Temps "appears to every impartial observer as the strongest theoretical cans" for war now existing. President Hoosevclt lias discharged his full duty in taking; indispensable defensive precautions. It is necessary to prepare for tlu- worst hypothesis, not for the best." The Journal Des Dehats considers the cruise the natural consequence of changed political conditions. "While England is withdrawing her fleet from the Mediterranean,” con tinues the Journal, "in order to mass it on the British const in order to mee. possible eventualities, America, finding the Atlantic freed by European recog nition of the Monroe doctrine, is send ing her fleet to the Pacific, where clouds are gathering.” Th< belief is expressed by tilts papet too. that the immediate effect of the maneuvre will he to strengthen the po sition of the Impelialists in ia\or n larger navy and the earlv completion of the Panama canal. THE GERMAN VIEW. Coaling the Interesting F«ature Political Entanglements Not Feared. Berlin. Dec. 17.-In discussing tho trip of the American battleship fleet to the Pacific coast Ernst Von Re vent low. who probably is the best known naval writer in Germany, said today to The Associat'd Press: ‘•’The most interesting point in con nection with this trip from the techni cal standpoint is the coaling of such a larg" feet at sea without stopping ami f..r”suoh a prolonged period. That nine tenths of the coal carrying vessels are British, as the American newspapers report, throws an unfavorable light up on the capacity of the American com mercial marine. Perhaps the Tutted States will have to revise its policy re specting shipping in order to strength en its commercial marine, for if she remains dependent upon England for coal transportation the latter country could use this fact to advantage. in case of future complications between the Vnited States and Japan, for the promotion of her own political ends. A long voyage under conditions similar to t'livsw of actual warfare is the best mean? of testing the capacity of the personnel and the combining together far laiget practice, is an excellent idea, since in order to secure uniformity of results the crews must be not only sure of their aim as individual gunners, but well drilled in ensemble work which Is the weakest point of the great fleet of battleships. ‘‘It would be interesting to know what disposition will be made of this fleet after its arrival at Ran Francisco. If it was sent to the Philippines, its presence would promote peace as well os guarantee the permanency of the, American possession of the islands. Hut if it stays on the west coast of the United States, it will not hinder Jap anese designs on the Philippines or Hawaii. “Judging the situation from its mili tary and political standpoint, it is highly improbable in my opinion that the fleet under Rear Admiral Evans will return to the Atlantic in the near future. Moving it to the Pacific was no mere technical demonstration, but a political act based upon the recognition that the Atlantic seaboard is not ex posed to any immediate danger, while the most threatening point for the next 10 years will he found on the Pacific side. “Many people in Germany are of the opinion that circumstances render Ger many and the United State mutually dependant for support in case of nav al danger.” RUSSIAN VIEW. Admiral Rojestvensky Says No War Between Japan and United States. St. Petersburg’. Deo. 17— Admiral Rojestvensky, who during The Russo Japanese war led the ill-starred Rus sian (loot around Africa to ultimate de feat at the hands of the Japanese in tlie Sea of Japan, is keenly interested in the cruise of the American battle ship squadron. He talked today with the correspondent of The Associated Press on the matter. Judging from his own experience, the Russian naval of ficer sa;d he considered the voyage to the Pacific to be entirely practicable. This expedition.” he said, ‘'differs from the trip of the Baltic fleet in that we were obliged to coal at sea. We were not allowed to linger for even one day in the unfrequented bay of Annam without orders from the French gov ernment and the English admiral to move on." Admiral Rojestvensky says the chief criterion of the success of the voyage will he Rear Admiral Evans’ ability to bring every vessel of the squadron to the various stopping places on sched ule time. The straggling due to me chanical defects he said, will be bard to overcome. The British fleet, which ranks among the most efficient in the world found it necessary to drop the laggards during Its recent maneuvres. This would be fatal in war time.” The Russian admiral added: "While the voyage will be valuable in welding tile fleet into a homogeneous weapon, it will have also a high strategic value in curbing the pretensions of the Japanese, whose jingoism has noticeably abated since tbe announcement of the plan.” Rojestvensky disparaged the idea of du plicating the battleship squadron, one fo; tlie Atlantic and the other for the Pa cific. He declared that one fleet would be adequate for the protection of both coasts and that its transfer could he made periodically with advantage to both ships and crews. The fleet should have its base at San Francisco or some other American port while in the Pacific, he said, to sta tion it in the Philippines would be expen. sive and unnecessary, Contrasting the American and Japanese fleet, the Russian admiral said: "The Japanese personnel, man for man. is now undoubtedly more eflieient than the American. This is due to practice in battle, but the American ships so exceed flic Japanese in strength and numbers that there is no question of American su (Continued on Page Five.) WHITTIER’S BIRTH. The 100th Anniversary Celebrated Tuesday. Commemorative Exercises Car ried Out at Harertilll. Birthplace In East Haverhill Mecoa For Sightseers. Boston, Dec. 17.—The 100th anniver sary of the birth of John Qreenleaf Whittier, the poet laureate of freedom, one of the most beloved and represen tative ol' the New England poet’s was celebrated today in New England by many hundreds of people, notable gatherings being held at these places which the poet had for a longer or shorter time during his life called home. As the birthplace of the poet, tits city of Haverhill made an especial ob servance of the day. Whittier's old home tr.d birthplace was the mecca of hundreds and here luncheon cooked 111 the old fireplace of the home was serv ed. In the public library were on ex hibition many manuscripts and first editions of the poet’s writings, with [pictures and heirlooms. The schools. ■Which held exercises in the morning, [closed during the afternoon and the pupils, townspeople and many visitors gathered in the First Universallst church for the centennary exercises under the direction of the city govern ment and Whittier Association. The principal address was delivered hy Prof. Bliss Perry of Harvard University, a poem written for the occasion by Mrs. Julia Ward Howe of Boston was read and reminscences were given by Frank B. Sanborn of Concord. In Amesbury, where the poet passed 56 years of his life, the old home was thrown open to the public. The exer cises of the day were held in She town hall and were under the direction ol' Judge fleorge A. Kate, who made his home with the poet during the last 1R years of his life. The principal ad dresses were delivered by Former Gov ernor John D. Long, Booker T. Wash ington of Tuskegee, and Edwin D. Mend of Boston, while u letter from Presi dent Theodore Roosevelt was read. Sec retary of State William M. Olin brought the greetings of the commonwealth and reminiscences were given by Jttdgo David Cross of Manchester, N. H. Memories of the poet’s life at Oak Knoll Danvers, were revived in spirited meeting:; at Essex Institute and the Crombie street church in Salem. The flags ot' all public buildings in the city of Boston were ordered thrown to the wind by the mayor and two largely attended meetings were hold under the auspices of the colored citi zens during the day. In the afternoon a meeting was held in Parker Mem orial hnl! where a letter from Col. Thomas W. Higginson, the commander of the first colored regiment raised in the war of the Rebellion, was read. Addresses were made by Rev. H. S. Johnson, Rev. H. J. Callis, Mrs. Agnes Adams, Mrs. Arinna Sparrow and others. In the evening another meet ing was held in Faneuil hall, where Henry B. Blackwell and Wm. 3. Bralth waite delivered addresses. At the Boston Public Library there was a display of pictures and writings of Whittier during the day. In the morning the schools held special exer cises and were closed during the after noon AT AMESBURY. Ex-Gov. Long and Booker T. Waah ington Speak—Letter from President. AniesbUTy, Mass., Dec. 17.—In this town, where John Qreenleaf Whittier, the “Poet of Freedom" spent so many years of his life, the 100th anniversary of his birth was celebrated with ap propriate exercises. George W. Cate, justice of the Amesbury police court, presided and the principal speakers were Former Governor John D. Long. Booker T. Washington of Tuskegee. and Edwin D. Mead of Boston. Secre tary of State William N. Olln brought the greeting of the Commonwealth and a brief address was delivered by Judge David M. Cross of Manchester, N. H. The following letter from President Roosevelt was read by Alden P. White of Salem: “It is with very real regret that I find myself unable to accept your in vitation to be present at Amesbury on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the birth of Whittier. have always felt a peculiar affec tion and reverence for the "Good Quak er Poet.' I do not for one moment sub scribe to the belief that we can divorce (Continued on Page Five.) WAITT BOND BLACKSTONE CIGARS Oar sales for the year 1904 over previous years .greatly mmh8« ed our expectations—a gain of 3,000,000 Is a record breaker, every month of 1907 shows an Increase over 1IH. (The motive power Is QUALITY and POPULARITY. Our Cigars are known to be reliable, and are manufactured IK der perfect conditions In cur awn building, the largest and beat equipped In New England, WAITT BOND, Inc., Mfrs„ Boston, Mass.

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Clukey Libby Company Clukey Libby Company THIS LAST WEEK Should Be Your Best Week for Shopping We are all prepared to give you the best of store service. Extra help, new goods, Christmas goods, Christmas decora tions and Christmas cheer. SHOP THIS WEEK and make your selections from unbroken assortments. Don’t be afraid to ask questions. We will do our best to answer them and help you make a pleasing selection. Come Any Day in the of Day. We Are Week and at Any Time All Ready To Help You Christmas Aprons In a great variety of styles. Chafing Dish Aprons, Maids’ Aprons, Nurses' Aprons, Sew ing Aprons and Dotted Muslin Aprons.25c. to $1.00 Holiday Umbrellas An immense line of Lmbrellas with a variety of handles, from.. to $10.00 Linen Deparment Very many useful articles, most useful for Christmas Clifts, may he found in this department. Table Cloths, Napkins, Center Pieces and Dovlies and hristmas 1 owels the largest variety and greatest values we have ever shown. Furs for Christmas All that is fashionable and novel in Furs. Our stock com prises a superb collection of stylish Furs, Coats, Fur-lined Coats, Scarfs, Neckpieces, Muffs, etc., in all the. newest styles. Suits and Coats REMEMBER OUR SALE OF SUITS AND COATS STILL CONTINUES. This sale enables you to buy Ladies’ Stylish Suits at an average saving of about one-third off our own low prices. All best styles bought this season for this season’s business, best plain colors and fancy mixture materials. Coats from.$3-75 to $t8-75 Suits from.$3-75 to $I^-75 Also one lot Children’s Coats at.$i.qH A lot of long, loose Coats in the new blue and brown mix tures at .$3-9S Why pay retail prices when you can buy Fur Driving Coats at wholesale prices? O l 1 v DOC. SKIN COATS for women, first quality, at....$16.98 DOG SKIN COATS, first quality, with Nutria collar, at $1875 SB Holiday Neckwear An endless variety of Fancy Stocks, Collars, Scarfs, Collar and Cnft' Sets. Linen Embroidered Collars. Rows. etc. Waists for Christmas We have just received a new line of Lingerie Waists for Christmas in all the latest designs. Also have a choice selec tion of Silk, Lace pind Net W'aists in a great variety. Kid Gloves for Presents No gift more acceptable than a pair of gloves. The stock is complete of Street Gloves, Long Gloves, bur-Lincd Gloves, Golf Gloves and Mittens. Leather Goods for X-Mas Very acceptable gifts are Hand Bags, Shopping Rags, Collar and Cuff Boxes, Purses, Card Cases, etc. Holiday Handkerchiefs Writh double the selling space, we arc showing a grand col lection of Handkerchiefs, in Duchess, Lace, Embroidered anil Initial in all the new patterns, also the Glove Handkerchief in all the latest styles. Perfumes A fine line of Roger Gallet’s and Hudnut’s Perfumes and Toilet Articles and Fancy Perfumes for 25c., 50c., 75c. and $1.00 Women’s HosieryJfor X-Mas WOMEN’S SILK HOSE, from $1.00 to $3.00 Men’s Furnishings CHRISTMAS SL'SPENDERS—Large assortment of Silk and Lisle Suspenders put up in single pair boxes, 25c., 75c., $1.00, Si.25 per pair COMBINATION’ SETS, consisting of Suspenders, Arm Elastics, and Carters, all silk.75c. and S1.00 per set EAXCY SLEEVE ELASTICS, attractively boxed, 25c. and 50c. CHRISTMAS NECKTIES—Beautiful Lines of Men’s and Boys' Neckties bought especially for the Holiday Trade. Four in-Hands. Tecks. Bats, String Ties and Bows at 25c., 50c. and 75c. Eancv Scarf Bins.from 25c. to $1.50 Fancy Cuff Links.from 25c. to $1.50 We are showing a Very Large Assortment of Bath Robes, House Coats. Eanc\ Vests, Gloves Lined and Unlined, Grips, Cases and Umbrellas. Annual Mid-Winter Mark-Down on Millinery Trimmed Hats and Toques at a great discount. BEGINNING DEC. 18th WE SHALL OFFER ALL SEASONABLE MILLINERY AT CHRISTMAS PRICES. It you have Waited to Take Advantage of the Mid-Winter Mark Down, Wait No Longer, Be Among the First to Make Your Selection. TRIMMED VELVET HATS. TRIMMED FELT HATS. UNTRIMMED FELT HATS AND COLLEGE HATS. ALL REDUCED TO ABOUT ONE-HALF PRICE. Christmas Novelty Dept. Is showing very choice line of Toilet Sets, Travelling Set''. Military Sets, Manicure Sets, Chafing Dishes, Forks, Spoon-' and Flagons, Clocks, Stationery, \ases. Statuary, Work Bas kets, Books, Dolls, etc. Clukey Libby Company, Waterville’s Busy Corner, Main and Silver Sts.

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WATERVILLE LOCAL NEWS _ _JOURNAL TELEPHONE, 311-11 OFFICE. 60 MAIN STREET. LOCAL ITEMS Watervllle citizens will confer a favor leaving or telephoning Items of news terest to the Journal's Waterville edl or The office Is open during the day. in 'cace the editor should be out at any rime during the evening news Items may l*. iert In the mall box on the door and ivlll bo found by him In season for the next morning's Issue. j^ook over the stock of the Walker Clothing Co. for presents for your gen tlemen friends. Mrs. John Smith and daughter have f.-tnrned to their home in this city after a short visit to relatives in Skowhegan. j p. Giron, the dancing master of this city, held a very successful school Ust evening at Woodman hall. Over 22 couples attended. At the regular meeting of the Pythian Sisters this evening the officers for the cotning year will be elected. A large attendance is desired. Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Merrill, who have t,een the guests of relatives for sev eral days in Cambridge, Me., have re turned to their home in this city. The Terpsichorean Club are issuing invitations for a social hop to be held at the bilks' hall next Saturday even ing. The Leahy orchestra will furnish music. Tickets are now being sold throughout the city for the Concert and hop to be given at the Elks' hall, Monday evening, Dec. .10, under the auspices of the Sacred Heart Parish. Have you any idea how far your dollars will go at L. H. Soper Co's? Their advertisement gives some fine bargains in coats and suits. You should see their Christmas display on the third floor. The Wardwell-Emery Co. will be open every night this week to enable you to select your Christmas presents from their large stock. Their stock of presents for the children is excelled by none in town. A social dance will be held Thursday evening at the Grange hall in Winslow, for the benefit of the Fort Halifax Band. A short concert will be given prior to the dance. Music will be fur nished by Keyes’ Orchestra. A store full of Christmas bargains. That exactly describes the store of Clukey Libby Co. They are con tinuing their cut price sale of coats anil suits. Everything else in their mammoth stock is marked at rock bot tom prices. An all-day meeting of the Christian and Missionary Alliance will be held Wednesday at the rooms of the Watcr viile Woman's Association. The meet ■-ing will be conducted by Rev. William Franklin, a returned missionary from India. The public is cordially invited. HIM rtfgumi nicciiu§ Lodge I. O. O. T.. was held last even ing. One candidate was initiated. The Waterville Lodge was the winner of the banner at the recent quarterly meeting held at Sidney, as it took into Its lodge 33 candidates during th« past quarter. .lames Lowe of this city has re turned to his duties as conductor on ihe Skowhegan passenger train after a short absence. He has been in Portland on business connected with the Older of Railway Conductors he being a members of the advisory committee. It has been rumored Green Rros. of this city were to open a 5 10 Cent store in Skowhegan and that a store was being remodeled there for their use. Mr. Green states that the report is erroneous. The firm has been look ing over the situation in Skowhegan and has decided to drop the matter lor the present. The two Bickford boys, aged 11 and 9 years, who were taken by the police in this city Monday evening on the charge of running away from their home in Boston, from their custodian. Fred Wyman, were returned home yes terday morning. The boys were found by the police on Main street late in the evening and being questioned said that they were running away from their home. They admitted that they were given the best of treatment and were going to school, but they had al ways had a great desire to leave home. This is the second time during the past year that they have attempted it. hav ing been found in this city in almost the same place as they were taken Monday night. They were locked up at the station, where they remained not the least bit annoyed by their sur roundings. A large sized box properly labeled hearing the signature of “John J. John son" was an attraction at the baggage room one morning of the past week. When tlie consignee entered that place that morning it was duly passed to that gentleman, who. with much dig nity, took it beneath his arm and went "n liis way. Hardly daring to leave the coveted treasure in the station or in the restaurant, for fear of its being opened, he carried it to Metcalf’s, a short distance away. At noon he took the box to his home, thinking that some of his friends had remembered him and sent him a Christmas gift. John opened it and the first thing he struck was a huge lemon carefully wrapped. Alas, that was all there was in the box. He loses his power of speech when he meets any of the fellow employes of the station. Installation of Officers. The local Bricklayers’ and Masons’ 1’nlon last evening installed officers. Past Pres. Ernest J. Marshall performing the ceremony, as follows: Pres Chas. E. Proctor. Vice Pres.—W. L. Bushev. Cor. Sec.—Geo. D. Meservey. Pin. Sec.—Jos. R. Preo. Treas.—Augustus Marshall. Sergeant at arms—Wm. R. Proctor. Deputy—Edw. J. Cote, Alternate—Henry Bushey. Business agent—Arthur Preo. Refreshments were served and a social hour was pleasantly’ passed. f j: THE EAGLES’ MEETING Aeries of the State to Meet Dec. 20 at Waterville. At the request of the Waterville Aerie Fraternal Order of Eagles a rail has been Issued by State Deputy J. Edward Sullivan of Bangor for the aeries of the State to meet in Water VIlie at 10 o'clock next Friday morning. The meeting has been called for sever al purposes, but chief among them, it is said, it has been called to discuss and probably take action upon the rules recently issued by Grand Worthy President Theodore A. Bell of Califor nia. The meeting at Waterville Friday v.ill be attended by some SO or CO members of the various aeries of the Slate, each aerie sending several dele gates. The order calling for the clos ing of tlie buffets connected with the aeries where it has been said liquor was dispensed created a good deal of stir among the members of the order In the State. It is said that the order is not tinderstood by the members of the aeries at large and that in pursuance to the order nearly all the aeries have discontinued their buffets until they ascertain just what the order means. President Bell's order for the closing of the buffets where liquor has been dispensed was received by State Dep uty Sullivan and issued through him to tiie aeries of the State. Pres. Bell's order tipples only to the state of Maine. Its issuance was brought about, no doubt, by the prosecution of the officers of some of the aeries in the State on the charge of violations of the prohibitory law. Tn the aeries where the buffets have been conducted strictly in accordance with the rules of the order and the laws of the State there is naturally considerable feeling over the order which, so far as they, know, means the discontinuance of all the buffets. All the details of this matter will be discussed at the meeting in Waterville. Friday, and the meaning of the order issued by Pres. Bell will be fully ex plained. Many other matters pertaining to the interests of the Fraternal Order of Eagles in Maine are booked for dis cussion at this meeting. One of them is tiie matter of a State convention or association, entered into by all the aeries in the State, after the manner of tiie organizations effected by the aeries in other states. Tile general welfare of the order, increased membership and matters of state and national impor tance will be discussed, and the meet ing is looked upon by local Eagles as a very important one. Nickel Theatre to Open Tonight. Tic Bangor Amusement Company will open t i (lie public tonight its new Nickel theatre in tiie Edith building, where moving pictures will lie shown every afternoon and evening. I'nder tiie management of Nickerson it Mann, who have successfully engaged in this business in Bangor for a number of years, the new tile;.ire should be a suc ecss, as tin y have one of the best WISCASSET. WATERVILLE AND FARMINGTON RAILROAD. Arrangement of train service In effecl November 11, 1907. GOING SOUTH. 6 yj A. M. leave Winslow for No. Vas salboro, E. Vassalboro, Clark's, China Lake. So. China, Week’s Mills Jet., Windsor, Maxcy's, Cooper’s Mlllp, No. Wliltelteld. Whltefieid, Head Tld», Sheep scot. arriving at Wiscasset at 9.05. 12.:i5 P. M. leave Winslow for No. Vas aalboro, E. Vassalboro. Clark’s. China Lake, So. China. Week’s Mills Jet., Windsor, Mauv’s, Cooper’s Mills, No Whltefieid. Wliitelielil. Head Tide. Sheep sent, arriving at Wiscasset at 3.b0. 7.20 A. M. leave W’eek’s Mills Jet., for Windsor. Maxoy’s. Cooper’s Mills, No. Whltefieid. W hltefleld. Head Tide. Bheep seot, arriving at Wiscasset at 90S. 10.15 A. M. leave Winslow for No. Vas sal boro K Vassalboro, Clark's, Chin? Lake, So. China, arriving at Week’s Mills Jet., at 11.20. 4.10 1*. M. leave Winslow for No. Vas ealboro, E. Vassalboro, Clark’s, China Lake, So. China, arriving at Week's Mills Jet., at 8.10. ALBION TO WEEK'S MILLS JUNC. 6.20 A. M. leave Albion for So. Albion, China, Palermo. Newell’s, arriving al Week’s Mills Jet. at 7.15. 6.4o A. M. leave Albion for So. Albion, China, Palermo, Newell's, arriving al Week’s Mills Jet., at 7.50. SUNDAYS ONLY. 8.45 A M. leave Winslow for No. Vas salhoro. E. Vassalboro, Clark's, China Lake. So. China, arriving at Week’s Mills Jet. at $.40. 4 00 P. M. leave Winslow for No. Vas salboro, E. Vassalboro, Clark’s, China Lake, So. China, arriving at Week’s Mills Jet. at 4.55. GOING NORTH. 9 :B A M. leave Wiscasseto fir Sheep scot. Head Tide, Whltefieid, No. White field, Cooper’s Mills, Maxcy’s. Windsor, Week’s Mills Jet., South China, China Lake, Clurk’s, East Vassalboro. North Vassalboro, arriving at Winslow at ■j 4b r. M leave Wiscasset, for Sheep scot, Head Tide. Whltefieid, No. White neld. Cooper's Mills, Maxcy’s, Windsor, Week's Mills Jet., South China, China Lake, Clark's. East Vassalboro, North Vassalboro. arriving at Winslow at 5.15. 12 40 M. leave Wiscasset for Sheep scot, Head Tide. Whltefieid, No. White field, Cooper’s Mills, Maxcy’s, Windsor, arriving at Week’s Mills Jet. at 2.50. 1 30 P Al. leave Week’s Mills Jet., foi South China. China Lake, Clark’s, East Vassalboro, North Vassalboro, arriving at Winslow at 2.40. 7 21 A. M. leave Week’s Mills Jet., for South China, China Lake. Clark’s, Easi Vassalboro. North Vassalboro, arriving at Winslow at 8.16. WEEK’S MILLS JUNC. TO ALBION. 5.22 P. M. leave Week’s Mills Jet., for Newell’s. Palermo. China, So. Albion, arriving at Albion at 6 J6. 3.15 P. M. leave Week s Mills Jet., for Newell's. Palermo, China, So. Albion, arriving at Albion at 4.15. SUNDAYS ONLY. 9 4(1 A M. leave Week’s Mills Jet., fot South China, China Lake, Clark’a, SaM Vassalboro, North Vassalboro, arriving at Winslow at 16.30. 3 00 P. M leave Week s Mills Jet., for South China. China Lake. Clark’s, East Vassalboro. North Vassalboro, arriving at Winslow at 5 50. References. Unavoidable delays ex cepted and subject to change without notice. •Train 13, on Saturdays, will be can. celled, and will fellow train 1 as an ex tra, week’s Mills Junction to No. Va« salboro. leaving there at 1.25 P. M., foi Winslow, Saturdays only. CONNECTIONS. At Wiscasset and Winslow with Maine Central Railroad. At Wiscasset with stage to and from Boothbay Harbor. A. M. and P. M. Transfer carriage will leave City Hall Square. Watervffle, dally (ex cept Sundays! at 5.50 A. M.. 11.45 A. M., and 3.45 P. M.. and will meet trains al Winslow at 8.15 A. M 12.15 P. M. and 615 P. M Sundays, leave City Kal Square at 8.25 A M and 3.40 P M.. anc meet 10 30 A. M., and 5.50 P. M.. train! at WIr.slow. American Express Company transact! business t-t all point* on this lln*. S. J. SEWALIe Ckn’l. >3!

places for business in the city. Cen trally located and commodious, it bids fair to be one of the best in the State. All seats are elevated, one as good as another, with the picture machine en closed, the rays of which will not be disturbing to the patrons. The seat ing capacity of the theatre is 300, each tin individual chair. There- will be a change in the pic tures throe times during the week and none will become monotonous. The pic tures to be shown this evening are en titled: “The Tramp’s Revenge,” “An Indian's Friendship," “Fairy of Black Rock.” “An Englishman in the Harem,” "After Ain- Fancy Press Rail." Miss E. Marie Miller and Archie Nickerson will he heard every afternoon ami evening in the latest popular songs. Roth singers have won much renown in the Nickel theatres in Bangor, under the same management and come well recommended. tine of tlte features of the opening night will he the High School Or chestra of this city which has been en gaged to furnish music. DIVERSITY OF OPINION Prevails as to Whether Lodging Houses are Required to Be Licensed. A special meeting of the municipal oflicers ol' this city was held last even ing at the suggestion of Mr. Pringle in order to give those who might apply for such licenses as innkeeper or victualer. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hunker. Tite municipal officers consist of the mayor, the board of aldermen, the city treason r aril the citv clerk. This was the first time in the history of the city of Wuterville tile municipal officers had been called together for such a purpose. Of course it is gener ally understorfBy that Mr. Pringle had a prime object in calling the atten tion of the municipal officers to this law. called ’blue law” and “obsolete law." It is plain that his object is to surround every person who may he in clined to violate the liquor law with a condition that will make him more easily amenable to the liquor law and to also increase the responsibilities which naturally attach to hotels, res taurants and boarding houses. Of the nearly 10(t establishments in this city, only six managers applied for and received licenses. Some were granted licenses on the payment of £1 and the furnishing of a bond of $3ER declSdtf

Treasurer.

L. H. SOPER COMPANY STORE OPEN EVENINCS COMMENCING WEDNESDAY, DEC: 18th A present to mother, sister, daughter, wife or sweetheart of A GOOD GARMENT IS MOST ACCEPTABLE Below we give you AN IDEA of how far your dollars will go. In our store we can convince you that the styles and qualities are right. All Misses’ Children’s Goats at 33 I -3gf.r Discount Thnt moans a choice of any of our Coats at a Discount equal to $1.67 on a $5.00 Coat. $2.50 on a $7.50 Coat. $3.00 . AT THIS SAMI-: TRICK v.e offer a lot of Loose Mixttive Coals that Mere *r,.l»t to >7.VI buys Coats That are Worth $10.00 and $12.00 Choice of Coats in Loose, Half Fitting, and Tight Fit ting Styles, made of a va riety of mixtures that gives one a splendid eharee for choice. Huy» Peter Thompson Suit*. Worth SI0.00 and $12.00 Blue. Brown. Green and Red. made of fine All Wool Serges and Cheviots, neatly trimmed with braid, anchors on shields and sleeves. Sizes 12. 14, 16. Worth $5.00 Blue and Brown 4$**% X2? A For Peter Thompson Suits Sizes 6, 8, 10. SPEI Low Price Sale of SUITS are offering some excellent bargains in Suits, the prices jrive very little idea of qualities and styles. Une should see "those to comprehend what remarkable values we are giving now. SUITS $7.50, $10, $15 and up Worth $15 to 50 $17.98 For Fur Driving Coats l-xtra Fine D..g Skin Coats with blended Muskrat Collars and Trimmings. Here's wliat we have left of this and there’ll be no more after they are gone, so would advise an early purchase. 2. 38; 3, 42; 2, 44. Son our Furs. Fur I.incd Coats and Fur C ats before you buy—them may be a savins for yon if you cio. IIOW ABOUT A PRETTY WAIST, a Swell Kimona or Bath Robe, a Silk Petticoat, a good serviceable Dress Skirt of Broadcloth, Panama, Silk, or Voile, a Sweater. All on our Second Floor. lAIUCII ill nnilDT Buy one of our Merchandise Bonds VfVlCH 111 UUUDI for any denomination, and let HER pick out what she wants Our Third Floor Display of Christmas Novelties is the Biggest in Town-Take Elevator to Reach This Fairyland. L H. SOPER COMPANY. WATERVILLE MAINE

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WORLD OF SPORTS. OCEAN RACING Now Occupies Sir Thomas Liplon’s Attention. Brilisli Sportsman Offers to Give $1000 Cup for Contest. Will Race File Yacht Now Building In Engtish Waters. York. Dec. 17.—In a letter to Col David K. Aur.ten. vice commodore ol the Brooklyn Yacht Club. Sir Thom as Liplon tells his yachting plans for next summer, arnl offers to give, a $1000 cup for an ocean race, which branch of sailing he has become much interested in. He also seemingly set at rest the rumors of a possibility of his challeng ing tor the Brooklyn club’s new inter national cup by stating that he will i race nis Fife yacht, which is now being j built, In English waters. Sir Thomas was Col. Austen’s guest when last h> far away from this class of sport so long us the daughter of Axworthy looks like a coming cham pion SQUIRES TO TRY AGAIN. May Meet James Flynn in Twenty Round Contest. Bakersfield, Cal., Dec. 17.—Negotia tions are under way for a 20-round ring contest between Australian Bill Squires and James Flynn in this city for Dec. 24. Manager Thomas O’Brien of the Empire Athletic Club is corre sponding with the Pueblo fireman, while AI Neil has been in communica tion with the Australian. Manager O’Brien will guarantee the fighters 75 per cent, of a 2500 house. Neil will make his home permamently in Bakersfield. Both Langford and Young Peter Jackson have expressed a willingness to fight Neil in this city, but the latter has drawn the color line. John L. Wins Out. Detroit, Mich., Dee. 17.—John I.. Sullivan today talked Police Commis sioner Smith into permitting tlie put ting on of three-round bouts between himself and Jake Kilrain. The commis sioner had refused to allow the daily bout scheduled at a local theatre this week to go on. THIS WEEK’S BOUTS. Wednesday—Bat Hurley vs. Young Lougherty, Sharkey A. New York: Harry Lewis vs. Frank Mantel!, Lymans ville, K. I.; Kid Farmer vs. Dick Sulli van, Marysville. Cal.. Tommy Lowe vs. Johnny Dohan, Wilmington, Del. Thursday—Jimmy Briggs vs. Maurice I.anwyne. Southbridge; Al Dolniont vs. Joe Wagner, Thornton, R. I Jell Doher ty vs Tom Darling, New Haven. Friday—Jack Blackburn vs. Jack Mor gan, Philadelphia; Bill Squires vs. Jim Flynn, Marysville, Cal Kid Ferry vs. Jack Cardiff. Reading, Pa. Saturday—Industrial A. C. bouts, Phila delphia. MAY GO TO LOS ANGELES. Comiskey Planning to Take White Sox To the Coast. San Francisco, Dev. 17.—President Charles Comiskey of the Chicago Amer ican League baseball club is working on a plan to bring ihe White Stockings, former champions of the world, to the Pacific coast to train next spring. It has not been settled where they will work, should Comiskey be certain that he will train out here, hut it will probably be in Los Angeles. If the White Stockings make the trip next March it will be the ttiird big league team to choose this coast for condition ing purposes in the last few years. Comiskey expects to come here with his family for a couide of months dur ing ihe winter, and it is likely lie will remain until the team arrives. Better weather can he had for training in Los Angeles than in the Southern states. Fred Paige, who was manager last year of the Bangor team in the Maine State League, is now manager of the Paterson, N. J team in the newly or ganized Union League, au outlaw or ganization. BASEBALL. Union League, New Out law Organization, Formed. Two More Cities to Be Admitted Will Complete Circuit. I'tiilmlc'l|>>ii:i. I’a., TVc. 17.—At n meeting here Monday a netv base ball league was formed with clubs in Philadelphia, Brooklyn, Newark, N. Paterson, Baltimore and Heading, with A. W. Luw.sun as president. The organ ization is to be known as the t'nion la-ague of Professional Baseball Clubs of America. Representatives front the following cities were present and each was as sessed $100 as a working basis lor the new league: A. W. Hussey, Brook) n; A. P. Konkie, Newark: Frederick Paige, Paterson: l)r. Francis K. King, Baltimore, and Kd. .1. Coyle and A. \V. Dawson of Reading. Mr. Dawson was elected president land Dr. King vice president. The board of directors consists of Mr. Konkie, Newark; Mr. Paige, Paterson, and -Mr. Husrey, Brooklyn. Grounds in all the cities above men tioned have been secured and the league will be ready for business when the season opens. Three eitk-s of the old Atlantic Deagui Brooklyn, Newark and Reading are incorporated in tile new organiza tion, and Philadelphia, Baltimore and Paterson, with two other cities to be j admitted w ill make up the new league. BETTER THAN McGRAW. Bowerman Says Oahlen is Improve ment Over Manager of the Giants. The Boston Herald says: The ru mors that some of the New York 1 dayers who figure in tie- recent trade with the Boston National Dengue team say they do not want to play in this city next summer, and that they will not piny unless better monetary condi tions are olfered, may in a measure be dispelled by what Frank Bowerman. the New Yoik catcher, who is one of the players in the trade, lias to say. The following telegram received by The Herald Monday night is self-ex planatory Mt. Clemens, Mich, Dec. 17>. I am very much pb ised with the change, as 1 like Boston very well. I am glad you have Dahlen. I think In- is a better bull player than McCJraw ever was. FRANK BOWERMAN.

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William Lauder, who coached last year’s baseball team at Williams Col lege, lias been re-engaged for the com ing season. louder has played on the Philadelphia and New York National league nines. McGraw, manager nays, Chica go is 1 per cent drier than ever before. A complete re-organization of the de funct California Safe Deposit Trust Co. of San Francisco, was effected Monday. The directors and officers tendered their resignations an.l a new set was promptly elected. It. P. Oliver, foreman of the late grand jury, was chosen president. The new directors in clude David F. Walker. It was said that Walker was asked to remain on the board of directors in order that he might assist the new officers in re organizing the affairs of the bank. Charles Gibson and Stephen Dorsey were electrocuted at the state prison at Trenton. N. J., Tuesday for the murder of Mrs. Edward Horner and Victoria Natolie. the latter a servant employed by Mrs. Horner. The mur ders were committed in connection with a robbery of the H jrner home near Camden last August. Gibson was elec trocuted first and Dorsey a few minutes later. Both men died instantly. The electrocutions were in charge of E. F. Davis, official electrician of New York State. The turbine torpedo destroyer Tartar broke all records in fast steaming in her final trials over the official course olf Southampton. Eng., Tuesday, at taining a speed of 37.037 knots. She also established a new record for a 6 hour trial, covering 233 rnles in that time and maintaining the unprecedent ed speed of 3a.866 knot Jnuher prelim inary trials about two weeks ago the Tartar broke all records for her class by steaming 3.1.952 knots against the tide. During a 2-hours' test on that oc casion she maintained a speed of .‘It. 7 knots The contract calls for 31? knots. HARRIMAN ANXIOUS. Tries to Get Proxies From Relatives Of Stuyvesant Pish. Chicago, Dec. 17.—The Record-Herald today says: So eager have Edward II. Harriman ami his friends been to se cure proxies to assist them in retain ing possession of the Illinois Central Railroad, that they have not hesitated, it is said, to invade the homes of some of the relatives of Stuyvesant Kish and importune women members to turn against him. According to Mr. Fish, his agel mother-in-law, residing in New York, and his sister, have had sung to them by agents of Harriman, the beauties and the benefits to be derived from corporate control by the “Napoleon” of the railway world. This is only one of many interesting and amusing incidents of the tentark able battles for proxies which will close tomorrow when the annual meeting of the Illinois Central Railroad Co., will again convene in Chicago. Mrs. William E. Blount, wife of a prominent Boston civil engineer, died Tuesday at Farmington on the train bound for Boston. Mrs. Blount had been ill at Kingfield for several weeks and was on her way to Toledo, when she tvar attacked by a sudden nervous shock and died within a few mnutes. Her husband and her sister and a friend were accompanying Mrs. Blount. The body was sent to Boston. Percy Small of Bath Tuesday re ceived a contract to build a 2000-ton five-masted schooner for W. F. Palmer of Boston. She is to be a duplicate of the Davis Palmer, built in 1905, Work Will begin lit the sprlhg. flBBi l MARKET REPORTS I NEW YORK STOCK MARKET. Faatur** of the Day’* Dealing* in All Th* Leading Stock*. N.w York. Iior. 17. The scantiness of he money supplies kept tin stm-k msir bnyiiu' to tll v *h« bears. iiilii'i storks in the list showed a dnijlal romlil inn of nvrr-rxlrn.-iun ol iu> s>. ipiin int lit." "1 tin* law for divr.st jnrnt of owiin■fillip **f coal mines. The Bi'liswpirnt rallv in tin* storks pointi-d to pi id00 spot; .put dronp: No. Z red lw;»n eievatoi No z red 1 of.*/., f o l» afloat; No. 1 northern lutlntli 1:2 f o h afloat; No. li hard winter J 1»;* 4 1 o h afloat. (’OKN Receipts 4X00; exports spoi firm: No. n 71 nominal elevator and ilV1;. I o If afloat; No. If white nominal and Xu, Z yellow nominal 1 o It afloat. OATS Receipts fM.alKt; spot firm mixed Zl'/tiZZ I Its. aft; natural while ZMtZZ Ihs. (u\\;(*. lipped white Ihs. aWlUT* BFKF Steady. I.AIiO Barely steady; western piim X Mi4»'S.4n nominal. poll K Barely steady; 11 TM# 1.'. z~> SI (1AK Raw firm; fair refining 2 >'*1 X;;r»; ntrifiigal t• t 2.XU; m«#la.-se>; u par X.M^rX.nri; i dined firm. liUTTKIl Firm: receipts G'.Ar, imitation cream* v firsts Z'rti l. F.OOS Film, nnehri riped; receipt pTATKS St*duly. unchanged. Chicago Produce Market. (,lii\ F.H I ■•.2.7. ^IIOUT I'll iS 0 7.7^7 2" MFSS POUK 12. US fi 12.27. I.ATil) 7-1*7. SHOUT (’UFA 14 SIOKS 7.12Vf7 7r U.?»*» .:i..ln» Wheat .7.7..4,«m Porn :r.7.iHi 2,.*l.4,h» Oats :F» 1 .T»e» Fa! h v fv2«»» r.«M Hl'TTKK Firm: ci •■ainerics dairies 17^27. r/JdS Firi»>: at mnrlmt. ea«*s inelud* ]Wi ".V firsts, :2; prime firsts, 27. extras. 1. ('I! F. Steady; IKul' Chicago Cattle Market. China ip'. Pee IT r.'TTU: Itceeipts estimated aho.it ,m»J market steads sift1!s T. I H a IS- Keeeints .stimat. *1 market active. lh'ic.nr. higher; clinic heavv shipping l.Ne.rf Ti.eif SHKKP Receipts tinint.il nlmnt 1 rum; market Mf.-.-nlv sheen STitWi 4.7.7: l;«Mil" In'-M'.TTT: veat lint-'s 4..0Ci4.Srt. Boston Produce Market. Roston. lVc. 1. _ FI.Ol’H—tnchanged; spiiiiK pat. nts T> Tr. CORN—T'nchaiisn.l: No S yellow 7' OATS- Rower. No. J clipped white HAY—pull: choice L’Too Mll.l, l-’KIOD—Fnehanged. SI'RINO I1IIAN .Ml. MIXKP !•'I-.K1»— J7.imKi,:u».r..I. Ri iRK Kasier: medium 17 I'afi 17.711. I.AItli-ktiwrr: l'i'j. HF.KF—Firm: whole entile X'.'lill. 1.AM MS—Fil in; spring MM IT Ri TTKH-Sleailv northern CHKKSK -Steady Yelk stale l.'.'iiK. Kt!0. A1TI.KS -Pull: No. 1 Ral.lv. ins J '_‘7Hi2.T.l 1’OTAToKS—IliKliei Maine u liile 7C'o SICAlt St rally on a basis of Ilil for ifranulnted. New York Cotton Market. New York. Ppc. 17. Spot closed Ktea.lv. Midillinfr uplands ll!»i do. gulf IT 17. Sales T7i»i hales. Galveston quiet. II*..; Charleston steady, It Memphis steady, 11m: New Orleans -piiet, 11 Mobile steady. ll’/»; Savannah quiet and steady. ll’T. Net receipts for fmn dnys 211.1*^ Kx ports to lre.it Itritain M,«K»: Fram e 14,45.: to the conttneni Gtl.:!ll. stock :i!-r.,07- __ REMAINS SENT TO BATH. Body of General Sewall Is Returned to His Native City. Boston, Dre. 17.-—Tin* body of Gen oral Krrd It. Sewall, superintendent of the New England division of the in ternal revenue department, who died yesterday at the Hotel Otis In this Oily, was sent today to Bath, Me., his former home, for burial. General Sewall was a veteran of the Civil War, having been colonel of nun of the Maine regiments and later a member of the staff of Gen. O. O. How ard. For over 20 years he had been in the internal revenue service and for the past live years head of the New England division. Schooner Thomas W. Lawson Sinks. Hugh Town, Dee. 17.—The wreck of tiie American schooner Thomas W. Lawson, which capsized Friday, Dec. lit, in ltro.nl Sound, Selll.v islands, with the loss of 1.7 out of her crew of is men, broke adrift from the rocks hold ing it today and sank. The schooner had patted in the middle ami was in two pieces. It was announced at Halifax, N. S.. Tuesday that the official inquiry into the wreck of the Canadian Pacific Kail road steamer Mount Temple at La Have Iron r>oond is'md recently will be opened either on Friday next or on iwonuay following. The inquiry will oe conducted by Judge Wallace and the nautical assessors. The Chilean Congress has reduced the import tax on all kinds of sugar by 50 per cent. TtefegufftijftiilM WITH’-. "‘“4 I FINANCIAL. ODD LOTS STOCKS AND BONDS Of All Kind* BOUGHT and SOLD Market letter issued weekly. Money loaned upon Stocks and Bond*. Your order* solicited. Telephone 320 Main. FREDERICK R. TIBBITTS Investment Securities 55 CONGRESS ST., BOSTON, MA38. Passed Examination Successfully. James Eonnhne, New Britain, Conn., writes: “l tried several kidney reme Jies, and was treated by our best phy sicians for diabetes, but did not Improve tntil I took Foley’s Kidney Cure. After he seeond bottle I showed improvement, ind five bottles cured me completely. I lave since passed a rl(dd examination for ife insurance.” Foley's Kidney Cure lures backache and all forms of kidney ind bladder trouble. Bowditch, Webster tr Co. BeWltt’s Kidney and Bladder Pills af ford quick relief for all forms of kidney ind bladder trouble. A week’s treatment Be. Sold by John Coughlin, Augusta. gtncwv T How are your bowels?” the doctor alwayT •sks. He knows how important is the ques tion of constipation. He knows that inac a tivity of the liver will often produce most Doctors all agree that an aclioc liocr results. We beIieve Ayer's pj||j is positively essential to health. /Isle are the bes* 1,ver P,1!s >’OU Can possibly take Hour own doctor about /lurr's Pills. Sold f«r over 60 years. t.c A,0rco’ -.—-----jjw, Bilious What Can I Bir A Man For Christmas? .....mini mu mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm We say buy something useful as well as ornamental. For instance A Pretty House Coat A Comfortable Bath Robe A Pair of Warm Gloves A Fancy Vest for dress up An Umbrella for Rainy Weatlier A Coat Sweater for Comfort A Suit Case or Traveling Bag A Fur Coat for Men or Women I A Pretty Necktie for Ornamentation Silk or Linen Handkerchiefs, plain or initial; Taney Arrn Bands, Sus penders, Fancy Shirts, Scarf Pins, Cuff Links, Fob Chains, Night Robes, Pajamas, Hosiery, etc. In fact our line of Haberdashery is complete in every particular. Don't fail to inspect it before you buy. E. L Davis Co. 208-210 Water Street Augusta, Maine c. hy clave* Williams’ M’F’O. .Co, C»£ land, O. For sale hy Rowditch ster. oltmlyr STOCKBRIDGE HALL YARMOUTH, ME. 8th Year. Fall Term Sept. Transferred to _ Th« Portland School for Girl* *t»° Children 20 PINE STREET. PORTLAND,^ Everybody love3 our baby, rosw saeet and warm „_j aim With klssy places nn her neck and pies on her arms. Once she was so thin and cross, cry with, pain— .-—min’ now Mother pave her r C bj’ J‘,hn she s well again. Sola Coughlin. Augusta. Dewitt’s t.lttte Karly iR‘!fBrIaP‘U* ild by John Coughlin, Augusta.

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EUROPEAN VIEWS. (Continued from Pace One.) rarity. I consider that the question or fflr between Japan and the United States Js quite excluded.” Admiral Rojestvenskv said he was op p^prd to the rebuilding of the Russian flqet. He believes that Russia's future WH1 be on land and that the money a fleet would cost would be better spent In building up a commercial marine. ••We may spend four or five millions in the next 1® years.” Admiral Rojettver.sky went on. "as it is proposed to over whelm Russia with debt In order to se cure a fleet stronger than Japan's; but the future of our Asiatic possessions will he determined by the army, not by the fleet. ••Russia is doing nothing to strengthen her army. We are holding 500,000 soldiers on the Folish frontier, 1.000,000 in Rus sian Turkestan and only S5.000 in all Si beria, where the Japanese are building up a portentious military power.” But will the Russian fleet Ire recon structed'.'" was naked the admiral. "Alas, yes,” he replied. •Unfortunately there are many people in Russia who wish to fill their pockets and the execution of a big naval program will give them a glorious opportunity.” LITTLE INTERE8T Shown by Mexican Public In Sailing of American Fleet. Mexico City, Dec. 17.—Now that the American battleship fleet has started on Its journey to the Pacific, the prob able action of the United States Senate on the treaty which was recently signed by Mexico and by which the American government gets the right to Install and maintain two coaling stations in Magdalena bay for three years, is looked forward to with in terest in view of the report which was printed then that the Senate would ratify It. The granting of the conces sion has given rise to startling state ments on the part of the Mexico press, but El Imparcial, which is regarded as semi-official, treats lightly the alarm which seems to be felt by its col leagues. El Imparcial takes occasion to speak of the advantages of the fleet's guard ing Pacific waters in the event of a conflict and averting the loss and com plications which might ensue from an attempt of the Japanese to coal in Mexican territory. A number of other leading dailies profess to see in the granting of the privilege danger of ultimate absorp tion by the Yankees. The public in general does not seem to be much in terested in the discussion. WOULD WELCOME FLEET. Japan Feels No Apprehension Because Of Long Cruise. Toklo, Dec. 17.—The announcement jt of the sailing of the Atlantic fleet of i the United States navy has not been I received by the newspapers of Toklo I or by government officers. Ail public 1 men who have been interviewed by I The Associated Press representative I regard the sailing of the fleet as a ML- foregone conclusion and it is not likely e .iiiia uie avium sian win cause me F" slightest ripple of excitement. Everyone accepts the assurances of friendship offered by America and concedes the right of that nation to send its ^warships to Pacific shores. Such men as Minister of Foreign Af fairs Hayashi. Count Okuma, leader of the opposition. Marquis Ito, Former Premier Kateura and Admiral Togo, have frequently said that the Ameri can fleet would be heartily welcomed by Japan should the vessels be sent to the Far East. mail’for sailors To Go at Domestic Rates, Care of New York Postmaster. Washington, Dec. 17.—The navy de partment today sent a wireless mes sage to Capt. J. B. Murdock of the battleship Rhode Island, which is with ■flic Atlantic fleet en route to Trinidad, informing him that his wife, who has been seriously ill in New York, is bet ter. No business of consequence de manding other communication with the fleet occurred at the department today and apparently Admiral Evans had nothing to lay before the department as no word came from him during of fice hours. For the benefit of the friends and relatives of the sailors on the battle ship fleet the navy department wishes HERE AT HOME. (Augusta Citizens Gladly Testify and Confidently Recommend Doan'e Kidney Pills. It Is testimony like the following that has placed Doan’s Kidney Pills so far above competitors. When people right here at home raise their voice In Praise there Is no room left for doubt Read the public statement of an Au Wsta citizen: Mrs. E. G. Folger. proprietor of boarding house, 36 Northern Ave., Au gusta, Me., says: "In the spring of IMS I got Doan’s Kidney Pills at Chas. K. Partridge's drug store, now Willis R. Partridge, and they cured me of ex cruciating backache which caused me to lose rest and sleep at night and ♦hade it difficult to attend to my household duties during the day. I Ulotved my testimony to be published In our local papers, and now, fully (ight years after, I am only too pleased o confirm what I said about Doan’s Kidney Pills in my first statement. The cure they made has been per manent. In my case they proved to be true kidney remedy." For Sale by all Dealer*. Price 50 cents. Foster-Milburn Co, Buffalo, New York, Sole Agents for the United States. Remember the name—Doan’s—aftJ tal'« no other. Danger in Asking Advice. When you have a cough or cold do not **k some one what is good for it, as mere Is danger In taking some unknown Preparation. Foley’s Honey and Tar cure* coughs, colds, and prevents pneu monia. The genuine Is In a yellow pack age. Refuse substitutes. Bowdltch, Web ber fc Co. Dewitt’S Carbonized Witch Hazel Salve. wltt’s. Sold by John Coughlin, Au *n?fe know» that all mail for them can be sent at domestic rates of post Americamthtterfli,\What Part of South America the fleet may be. All mail care or‘0rT 1?° "eet 8houl»fore it. The speaker warmly pleaded for a deeper interest in those who need expressions of love and sympathy from their fellows. Kvery man bears the image of Clod and is an object of our affection. In the welcome of the father of the prodigal son we get some faint ideas of the beauties the transgressor finds when he seeks the hopes and experiences of the Christian life. The speaker referred to the marvelous rescue of 17 souls from the ill-fated L,ady Elgin that went to pieces on the shores of Lake Michigan and went on to say that the noble efforts should be made to redeem tlie souls of those who are being drawn downward by the gravity of sin. The speaker went on to state his convic tion (hat a decision for tlie Christian life v.as both normal and right. Then lie called for decisions and tlie congregation greatly rejoiced when decisions were made for the Christian life. Testimonies were then called for and the responses were very free and tlie temperature of the meeting ran very high. This greater victory tonight points to hotter things tomorrow, and the people are on the keen edge of expectation. There will be three services today, a song ser vice at 4 P. M.. reading and special prayer at 7.15 P. M„ and the main preach ing service at 7.30 P. AI. The evangrlist is described as follows: He usually stands erect with chest well out. There are few gestures until the speaker warms to his subject. A wide range of thought is brought into play and a careful hearer will observe anology. description and poetry pressed into ser j vice Mr. Haskell lias a very attractive personality and bis delivery is rapid and forceful but none too much so for all to follow him. By times he speaks very rap i idly but the meeting Is so absorbed that I it is not noticealle until he resumes his discourse, going through the avenues of fanrv and thought, giving wholesome les 1 sons to the heart. Of the extraneous there is no touch of sensationalism. I simply a duty to be done and a burning desire to do it With none of the hackneyed arts known to the public speaker, he comes right to I,is theme, riveting the attention of the heaver and commanding his judgment. There is strong evidence of earnestness from start to finish and when appeal Is made to Christian decision love and af fection prompt every word. Interest has been aroused to such an extent that the following lettet has been prepared for distribution: -Don,. Friend:—Everything seems to in dicate the providential character of the evangelistic mission in which we are now engaged. Can we afTord to fail In this opportunity of service and satvnticn? We beseech von hv tlie mercy of God as you come to our aid in this important work. Spn-e persons have already consecrated their minds to God. but the lessons we have received are hut the drops before t!le «hower. But the blessings that we receive are showers that the blessed T.ord will give if *-e Billy and freely offer our lives for his service today. The need is great, as sin and sorrow are in our midst. The Gospel is the only remedy. Bo all that you can to make this mission a success. Tom- pastors. C. W. WAEI.ACE G. E. WOODIeAN. 60th CONGRESS... (Continued from Page One.) has been done are unqualifiedly untrue. In no office, in no one of the depart ments with which I have been connect ed. have I authorized or permitted offi cials or employes to attempt to influ ence any such movements or shall I do so. In common with many other cit izens I have decided views as to poli cies and as to candidates, but I shall refrain from expressing them until I believe it is proper for me to do so. “Upon this statement I am entirely content to leave the people to draw their own conclusions regarding such rumors as those to which I have re ferred. If in the future I shall decide to lie a candidate for any office. I shall be prepared to say so frankly and state the grounds upon which I ask for sup port. In the meantime I shall try as I have tried in the past to conduct the treasury department for the benefit of the ?,eople of the whole country, and absolutely without regard to whether any action I may take in the line of my duty may adversely affect my per sonal or political welfare. (Signed) “GEORGE B. CORTELYOU.” ILL WITH GRIP. Secretaries Cortelyou and Metcalf Are Confined to Their Homes. Washington. Dec. IT.—Secretary Cortelyou is confined to his bed with a severe attack of the grip. Under the advice of his physician he will remain at home for at least a week. His at tack last night was quite severe and his physician’s orders are imperative. During his absence from the depart ment, Assistant Secretary Edwards will be acting secretary. Secretary of the Navy Metcalf also is detained at his home with an attack of the grip. When he returned from Nor folk today, where he went with the Pres ident and patlv, he was compelled to take to his bed. The secretary was unable, according to the reports from Norfolk, to leave his cabin of the Mayflower to re view the fleet, having been indisposed be fore he left Washington. CAPITOL JOTTINGS. The Senate Tuesday confirmed the nomination of Charles A. Prouty of Vermont, to be an interstate commerce commissioner. President Roosevelt's earliest caller Tuesday was Thomas W. Lawson of Boston. On leaving the White House Mr. Lawson said that he did not care to discuss the object of his visit. In the case of the Buck Stove Range Co., of St. Louis against the American Federation of Labor, involv ing the right of labor to boycott busi ness houses, which labor organizations regarded as ’’unfair to them.” Justice Gould ol' the District of Columbia equity court Tuesday granted a tem porary injunction asked for by Presi dent Van Cleave of the stove company to prohibit the federation from con tinuing to boycott the company pend ing a final settlement of the case. SUNDAY THEATRES. New York City to Have Them Under Certain Restrictions. NVw York. Deo. 17.—The board of aldermen today passed an ordinance which will permit Sunday theatrical exhibitions with certain features, com mon to week day shows, eliminated. Mayor McClellan it is expected will sign it not later than Friday, thus making possible a resumption next Sunday of practically the old order of things existing prior to Supreme Court Justice O'Gorman’s interpretation of the Sunday closing law. Since the court's decision New Yorkers have ex perienced two "Blue" Sundays, and the action of the aldermen today was a result of protests on the part of the amusement promoters and a popular plea for liberal Sunday laws. Objection to today's ordinance \fas voiced by some church organizations, though in several instances men promi nent in religious affairs expressed the feeling that the present laws were un fairly restrictive. CONTINUES TO IMPROVE. Good Financial Situation Reported From Philadelphia. Philadelphia. Dec. 17 —Currency is moving with more freedom in this city now than at any time since the mone tary stringency set in. While this may be due in part to the approaching hol iday. and which keeps money actively in circulation, the liberal policy which the local banks have pursued through out the trying period is also given full credit by bankers. The statement of the national banks of Philadelphia, just issued, has aroused favorable comment. The fact that earnings increased during the year J4.821.954. in face of a decrease in deposits of J22.208.447, was regarded as good banking while other items, includ ing an increase in circulation of $2. 929,926 was taken as an indication that tlie banks endeavored to fully protect the financial and business interests of the city. Dr. Wm. Bayard of St. John, N. B. St. John. X. B.. Dec. 17.—Dr. William Bayard, who for 70 years had practiced medicine in St. John and who at the age of 94 continued active practice practically to the last, died at his home here today. A double drowning occurred Monday at Petit De Grat. C. B. Light ice form ed on a pond near the home of Felix Sampson and his three youngest sons, aged respectively 14, 11 and 8, attempt ed to try its strength The ice gave way and all three were thrown into the water. The eldest and the youngest were frowned, but the third, who was nearest the shore, was rescued. I FAIRFIELD. Henry Newhall was in Bangor Tues day on business. Randall Holt of Canaan was in town on business Tuesday. Mrs. Florence Duren is confined to her home by an attack of the grip. Regular meeting of Merrymeeting Chapter. O. E. S., Thursday night. The Lawrence High school will closa Friday. Examinations are in order for the rest of the week. _ Mrs. Charles Horne, who lias been confined to her home by illness, is now anle to be out of uoors. John CSyfonl, who has been employed at Newport for some time, has returned to his httn.e at Hinckley. _ Wallace Fogg will leave tills norning for Lewiston, where he will pass a few days with friends and relatives. Kiev trie lights have boon installed in tlie new steam mill of the Shawinut Manufacturing Co. at Shawinut. Mr. and Mrs. Kdbert Kelley will leave Friday for Chicago, where they will visit the sister of Mrs. Kelley. Mrs. Toltnan. Mrs. Abbie Clough has returned to her home on High street, after spending some time with relatives at Hinckley. Ray Tobey, a student at the University of Maine, is spending his holiday vaca tion with his parents at Hinckley. Mrs. Herbert Luce and son Charles of Lexington are on a visit to Mrs. Luce's cousin, Mrs. F. S. Berry. Newhall street. Regular meeting of the Women's Relief Corps at their hall this evening. The meeting will be called lo order at 7.30. A full attendance is expected. George Shorey, manager of the Fair field I.awn Swing Co., has returned to Brunswick to resume his work, after passing a short visit with his family on Lower Main street. Albert Lowe, scaler, of Shawmut, left Tuesday for the Moosehead lake re gion to do some scaling for Hume Newhall. who _ has been engaged in erecting a steam saw mill at Taylor's Point. The prospects for a rattling Christmas trade are excellent. All the stores having for sale toys and holiday good" have stocked up in good shape. The window displays were never better or more tastily arranged. A Christmas concert will be held at the First Baptist church Sunday night. Mrs. .1. L. Clark has charge of the ar rangements. On Monday night there will be served a supper for the scholars of tho Sunday school. The list of advertised letters as post ed by Postmaster F. B. Purinton, fol lows: Adams Cloak Co.: Miss Mary Babin: Samuel Blackwell: W. B. Blanchard: W. E. Bryant: Mrs. Fred E. Fogg; Charles Micue; F. Wilson. Harold Weeks, Bowdoin '10, continues to win laurels early in his college life. He was unanimously elected to the presidency of his class and has been successful in winning a position on thr Glee and Mandolin Clubs. Tlie pulp mill of the Shawmut Manu facturing Co. of Shawmut has been started un at full speed. The mill has been down since the middle of August because of the work on the bulkhead and head gates which have been built. 1 he mill is to run night and day for a time. A Christmas tree will be on the pro gram for the observance of the season by the Methodist church. Mrs. O. B. Ames has charge of the preparation of the tree and Mrs. .1. H. Roberts the preparation of the literary program. The exercises will be held Wednesday night. Dec. 25. Harry Smith, who has been employed at the drug store of F. H. Neal for the past three years, has finished his la bors to accept a similar position with a Portland drug company. His many friends wish him success in his new position. He will leave Thursday to as sume his duties. An exhibition was given at the mill office of the I’nlted Box Board and Paper Co. at Renton Kalis Tuesday af ternoon. which caused the onlookers to wonder. 55eri Raker is gaining quite a. reputation ps a wizard. The hoys at the oflire bound him all up with a rope. Tying knot after knot hut in plain sight of all he liberated himself from the cordage. Miss Beatrice Johnson, the 13-year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Johnson of Lower Main street, was op erated upon Tuesday for appendicitis at the home of her parents. Miss John son has suffered somewhat for some time, she took part in the entertain ment given by the ITniversalist church. Dee. 12. The operation was performed by Dr. M. S. Goodrich and Dr. Edson Goodrich of Waterville. Hundreds have enjoyed themselves at Merrymeeting pool during these last months. The pool has been kept in the best of shape Monday night the first wetting of the season occurred. It seems that two skaters were busily engaged in congenial conversation and did not notice how near they were to the dam at the pool. The skaters were electrified to hear cries from the submerged couple. Aid was quickly offered anil the soaked skat ers were hauled to terra firms. The Seniors of the Lawrence High school are busy preparing for the holding of a social at the assembly room of the schorl Friday night. It has been the cus tom for th“ different classes to hold these social events through the term. Some of the best affairs have been held. The Sen iors plan to excel all previous efforts. The occasion will be livened up by the pres ence of the newly formed Lawrence High Orchestra, under the leadership of Arthur Horne. Ice cream and ear.dies are to be plac'd on sale. Two brothers, Almon and Chester Bickford, left school at Goodwins Cor ner without permission of the teacher 'and walked to Waterville. in erder to i see the sights of the Christmas season. I The boys had once before left the home in which they had made their homes. ar.d had gone to Waterville The ot- i 1 ficers on duty took possession of th* youngsters and notified George Good-; i win ar.d Frank Wyman who had taken the boys from the Heptofl, farm. 1 J The boys were taken from Wuterville back to the town farm. A local fraternity Monday night work ed a degree which all members take special pains to attend. It appears that one member did not take into consider ation that he would be late home and did not take his latch key with him When he arrived home quite late he tried to awaken his family but it was no use. He was compelled to resort to the use of a ladder and obtain entrance through the second story window. The neighbors were wise to the incident as quite a bit of noise was made. The time allowed taxpayers of a town has nearly expired. The new law is to the effect that taxes must be paid on or before the 23d of December. If not paid by that time the property must bo advertised for sale to realize suffi cient funds for the tax. Tax Collector F. H. E. Bragg of this town has noti fied all that he will be at his office over the grocery stye of W. Wr. Nye Co. all day and "evening of Saturday, Dec. 21. On Saturday night the office is to be closed and no more business will be transacted as far as taxes are con cerned. The property will be advertised for sale on Monday. There has been more or less disturbance recently at the socials held at the hall at Benton Falls and at Benton. All the trouble has been caused bv a few young men who have considered themselves do ing the right thing to inconvenience those who were trying to enjoy the evening. Constable Charles Seavey has endeavored to stop the practice by words of caution hut to no avail. Tuesday his patience was exhausted. He took the four offend ers to Watervillr, where they were given a hearing before Recorder Foster, with the result that a fine of $10 and costs was Imposed. The men paid, but are now wiser in what is required of them at so cials. THE SHAWMUT DAM. The Troubles and Complications That Are in Prospect. The A her thaw Construction Co., has completed the contract for the con structing of a bulkhead and head gates north of the present mills of the Shaw mut Manufacturing Co. at Shawmut. The Construction Co. has been at work since the middle of August. This large amount of concrete work was under taken and completed for the purpose of being prepared when the Kennebec River is raised, by the raising of the present dam seven feet. There has been much discussion by people re siding in the vicinity, as all the farms from Shawmut to Skowhegan are bound to be affected bv flowage. The Shawr.mt Manufacturing Company, which this will greatly help, and for which they have spent thousands of dollars, began to buy farms along the river, and when they could not buy the farm they bought the flowage. When the scheme for which these farms were being bought, and was reported by the newspapers all attempts to purchase stopped. Active opposition is being made by the flood Will Home Associa tion. to the measure as it will result ir. a great loss to them and will render useless much good pasturage and land under cultivation. The situation is summed up in the December issue of the Oood Will Record a paper printed at the Homes and edit ed by Rev. CJeorge W. Hinckley: After commenting upon reports from several Stato newspapers, in regard to the con dition of tlie Kennebec at freshet time and the reports as to how the Shaw mut Manufacturing Co. came into pos session of some of the near by farms, It says: “Rut of some things we are morally certain. First. There are now no farms north of Shawmut waiting for a bid from the Shawmut Manufac turing Co. in order that they may be turned into swamps. Second: There are now no scared land owners along tlie ’.alley or any who are likely to be frightened into the sale of their farms. Third: There is no man living who can correctly estimate the final cost to the Shawmut Manufacturing Company or the people of Somerset County should the unfortunate plan of raising the dam at Shawmut seven feet be con suniated." The struggle will be a hard one. Each side will work hard to accomplish its cml. The company has expended thou sands of dollars up to the present time. It is a question whether the increased advantage to the towns in the vicinity in increased property to tax and en large business done in the towns will over-balance the damage done to the farms along the Kennebec. The company because of its great j outlay, expects to reap a richer harvest by increased water powpr the business men to be benefited by the larger amount of business done, calling for their goods: the fanners objecting be cause of the damage done to their land. BURNHAM. Mrs. John Glidden of Bancor is tisiting her sister, Mrs. Sarah Shaw. Mrs. A W. Fletcher, who lias been very ill the past week, is some better at this time. Mrs. I.i7.7.ibeo Club of Methodist Ministers held at 'Ha!hV*il||!tHit'SflB' and reported a very inlyrUsO^fueling. Eastern Star Election. At the regular meeting of Fireside Chapter, No. 108. O. E. S., held Mon day evening. Dec. 9. the following offi cers were duly elected for tha ensuing year: W. M.. Mrs. Annie Cottou: W. P., Dr. A. A. Shaw; A. M.. Mrs. Ida C. Rolfe; Sec., Mrs. Mina Loder; Treas., Mrs. Alberta Besse; Cond., Mrs. Lizzie Holt; Asst. Cond., Miss Inez Higgins. OAKLAND. Rev. E. G. Page, who has for the greater part of his life been a Free Baptist minister in Maine, will be 93 years of age Christmas day. His friends will have an opportunity to hear him preach once more at the Free Baptist church, Oakland at 2 P. M. Sunday, Dee. 22. NORTH ADAMS ELECTION. Mayor Stafford Given Fourth Term— License by Only 32 Plurality. North Adams, Mass., Dee. 17.—To day's city election was lacking in in terest except in one or two minor con tests and resulted in a sweeping vic tory for tile Republicans, Mayor Frank D. Stafford (R) being elected for a fourth term, the first time a mayoralty eandidiate has ever been so honored in the history of tile city. He received 1711 votes to 1100 for Dr. J. H. Riley, the Democratic candidate. The Democrats elected one member of the school boat'd and one of the seven counciimen chosen, all the other Republican can didates being successful. License was carried by the narrow margin of 32 votes, as against a majority of 331 last year. The vote: Yes 1416: no 1384. Last year it was: Yes 1619; no 1285. BITS BY WIRE. A Glance at Some of the Most Im portant Events of the Day. Gen. Fred D. Sewall, I'nited Stat< -t revenue agent in Boston, (lied Monday night, aged about 80 years. Ho wan a member of the well-known Bath. Me., family of that name. A son and daughter survive. The Republican Club of New York at n meeting Monday night voted to call a special meeting next Monday night to consider a resolution further ing the nomination of Gov. Charlr; Hughes ns a candidate for President. On account of an epidemic of meas les the schools of I.ynnfleld. two miles from Wakefield. Mass., were closed Monday for a few weeks, by order of the Board of Health. The first case developed a few days ago. and over 100 cases are now reported. On account of the large number of cases, physi cians from Wakefield and other near by towns have been called to assist the I.ynnfleld doctors, who found the demands for their services too nu merous. In many of the cases the disease is said to have taken a seven; form but none of the patients are con sidered dangerously ill. The two senators from Oklahoma were shown into office Monday. Sena tor Mooney presented flic credentials of Robert Owen and Senator Culber son those of Thomas P. Gore, the blind Senator. After the oath Was adminis tered Senator Gore was conduced to his desk and had his pen prope--' placed on the book before hind tmd signed his rame to the constitution. The terms of the two Senators were then drawn by lot. Senator Owen se cured the six-year term and Senator Gore the two-year term. The departure of the fleet from Hampton Roads was celebrated at J.os Angeles, Cal., Monday. From every public building, many business houses and hundreds of residences, floated the national colors. A message was sent by Mayor Harper to be delivered by wireless telegraph on board the Con necticut. conveying congratulations to Admiral Kvans upon the suecessful de parture of the fleet, and wishing a safe voyage for the ships. Frank J. Sherman, who for five years has been paying taxes as a citizen of Melrose, Mass., and who was elected alderman from Ward 1 at the Inst municipal election, was Monday de clared to be a resident of Wakefield, and Julius A."’B*»rrh, a former alder man, who necerVed'^ofee vote in the same ward, thayHWe’'"returned td the board in place Wf 'Shefnian. whb re ceived 229 votes. This discovery was made at the completion of a survey by the city engineer, which showed that the house in which Sherman has tnaclr his home for the past live years and from which he has paid his poll and real estate taxes into the Melrose treasury, was 20 feet over the line In Wakefield territory. Of a million girl babies born. 8I1,2S<! are alive at twelve months Of the boys, «0,0/0 fewer ihre through the first year. To Prevent the Grip. From October to May, Colds efe the most frequent c-nise of Headache. LAX ATIVE BROMO QUININE removes cause. E. W. GKOVF on box ISe wed WILLIAMS’ KIDNEY PILLS. Have you neglected your Kidneys? Have you overworked your nervorts sys tem and caused trouble with yoUf kid neys and bladder? Have you pains In loins, side, back, groins and bladder? Have you a flabby appearance of the face, especially under the eyes? Tab fre quent a desire to pass urine? If so. Wil liams’ Kidneys Pills will cure you,—at Druggist. Price $0e. _ Williams’ M’f’g. Co., Props., Cleveland. O. P..r sole by Ttowdltrh Wekfter. tM'J i

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Daily Kennebec Journal t i ESTABLISHED 182S No notie# whatever will be take* af unsigned communications. The Journal cannot be held respeneible for the preservation or return of re jected communications. Address all communications relating to subscriptions and advertisements to r i BURLEIGH FLYNT, Publishers, Augusta, Maine. \r h Wednesday, December 18, 1907. b* And still there is a suspicion that it takes a good deal of pouder for a nava! ball. The United States Senate should pro vide some special committee for Till man and Davis. f It is getting a littfi late to do early t'hristmas shopping Bit there is still time to do it now. .Now that the Democratic convention has gone to Denver, Tom Johnson's candidacy for the vice-Presidency has sougnt the tall timber. Senator Jeffries Davis firmly believes that he has many of the qualities of tlie distinguished Andrew Jackson, but h>' hasn't impressed the country that way as yet. Seme time in the future, as men be come more honest, an auotmobilist may lie arrested who will frankly ad mit that be was exceeding the speed limit. Denver was obliged to convince the Democratic national committee that its pioffeied Unn.OOO fof secuiing the na tional convention would he "in gold or its equivalent.” During the month of November $1"1, ciNuiiHi js added to the money of tilts lountry. And now that hoarders are 1* liin,; go a good part of it should soon be in general circulation. Senator declares that he "wants light on the tlnancial situation.” There are many people who have labored under the impression that he simple* desired to make political capital out of it. t'lev,land should try to bear up. Perhaps when Mr. Bryan tries for a fourth time to secure the presidency In* will consent t have the Democratic* national convention held in that city. Tin' Atlanta Conslitiition says that an eminent Texas preacher has taker, the contract to run the devil out of that slate. This will afford the citi zens there an opportunity to raise more cotton and less hades. i ic-an stoaniorsT'SlSiyftlfrt tfp includ ing some rather boisterous experiences in their trans-Atlantic trips at this season of the year. There is no evi deme, however, that they will charge anything extra for them. r inters for steel rails are now being placed in large quantities, which indi cates that there is to be a vastly larger volume of railroad extension in IMS than many of the cynics have been willing to prophecy. J The ptililie is interested in the tests of electric and steam locomotives in New Jersey. The indentions are that electricity is destined to bear a vastly larger part in the transportation prob lem in the future than it has in the past. There is no reason to believe that I leave r's "nigged scenery" had entiling to do with the securing of the Demo cratic national convention. There were other considerations that appealed with greater force to the members of the national committee. 1 'I lie geti»i(i| easing up of conditions ill tinaiicial circles is imdnuhtcdlv hav ing a very favorable effect upon the holiday trade which reports from va rious parts of the country, as shown in our cm hanges. show to he weli up in general with that of two years ago. The Kansas City Journal remarks that wh'ti the Hon. Jeffries Davis fired I off Ida oratorical artillery in the f'nitt>1 States i>\n and tin- current of business interrupted at frequent and unexpected times, upon tlie merest pretext or no pretext at all except to “raise h'di and keep it popping." there was only one inevitable result. and that was ruin to ail business and mining enterprises—complete and ir retrievable ruin. Because or those in sufferable labor disputes forced upon tlie community by professional agita tors in their intent to destroy and con fiscate. Goldfield lies become as a lep rous colony to investors. It is impossi ble to inte-est a cent of new money in tlie camp. Stocks have shrunk to a frac tion of tlieir true value and money is constantly being withdrawn. The failure of two of Goldfield’s banks is directly attributable to this intermina ble turmoil and agitation. The failure of a score of business houses and the financial ruin of hundreds of investors and brokers is attributable to the same cause. The town is being depopulated and many houses and business rooms are vacant, whereas, only a year or more ago. before the last big strike, the town was full to overflowing with a happy and prosperous people. Goldfield will come back to its own again but not until the Western Feder ation of Miners is crushed as it has been in Idaho and Colorado, and Neva da will be lucky if no blood is spilt in the process. Small wonder that the great labor organizations of the coun try, made up of honest working men. refuse to hay*, anting I,, d.V with /•hat crowd of thugs. An Unwarranted Ruling The newspapers of the country appear to be pretty well united in opposition to the recent ruling’ of the Fostofflce department which puts arbitrary limits upon their ability to extend credit to thc-ir subscribers. This new regulation reads as follows: “A reasonable time will be allowed publishers to secure renewals of sub scriptions. but unless subscriptions are EXPRESSLY renewed after the term for which they are paid, within the follow mg periods Dailies, within three months: Tri-weeklies, within six months: Semi-Weeklies, within nine months; Weeklies within one year; they shall not be counted in the legit imate list of subscribers, and copies mailed on account thereof shall not be accepted for mailing at the second-class postage rate of one cent a pound, but may be mailed at the transient second class postage of one cent for each four ounces or fraction thereof, prepaid be stamps affixed. The right of a pub lisher to extend credit for subscrip tions to his publication is not denied million. From this statement it will be seen that the denianu for precious stones is constantly on the increase, and in this latter respect it might be compared to toe ever increasing demand for Hostet ter’s Stomach Bitters. From a very hum- ble start. 34 years ago. it has grown until todav finds it a leader of its class, due en- I tirelv to ils wonderful merit. Tit it fori headache, insomnia, poor appetite, heart- burn, dyspepsia, indigestion, chills and I colds and hei convinced. Don't forget to asl,- your dt oggjst for a oop\r of oiu 1908 Almanac. It is (rej and wclj, vy utfi Jinv-1 Maine Gossip Going Home for Christmas. The rattle of the coaciies say "I'm going, go».g hone today.” December blooms m blithe as May; The wind's shriek is a roundelay, •'I'm going, going home today. Going home for Christmas.” The snow-flakes dance .and cry "Hurray! "He's going, going homo today." The skies are blue, or skies arc gray. And life is work, or life is play: Who cares? I'm goi, Hinme today. Going home for l u'l i if Johnson, Tlios. .1. I.yin h, William Penn Whitelmuse, AU *Tt m si>e-ir IVr. v Vuit’-rv ll 'i William T. Haines, Nathan Weston, Frederic II. I'arkhurst Iteuei J \i;ye (Juv o Yn Frank W. Kinsman, Cliarles F. Kinsman,•)•>!> F. Hill. s u' '1K J' m Christmas Candies Home-Made Candies Our store is 0i 1«• I with very variety of fresh, pure, home made candy fur the Holidays Broken, ttnii Itibhoii Candy, Molasses Broken, Peanut Taffy. I’eacli Blossoms, Panes, and a nice mixture for fiHinyf stockings and bags for the Christmas tree and everything else in the candy line tliat suggests Christmas. If it's Candy we have it. :es Fancy Bl*i n.ak1 a dainty at f >r a lady friend. one m be a uy r-d name": for the dressing tanli 1 stent reminder of t ;iv r. I We have a hirg- .1 p:t I Mf Bask- ts. Clove I ,n,j. j k e r c h i e f boxes, j wel Caskets and nft»n; i.er lLamp will give added pleasure to your magazine or paper—it gives a hrll. Uanl, steady light. 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SKOWHEGAN. D. G. Bean left Tuesday on a busi ness trip to Mount Vernon. Mrs. Mary T. Webb was the guest of friends in Waterville Monday. Crescent Tent. K. of M., held its an nual meeting Tuesday night in K. of P. hall. 1 Carl D. Smith, who had been in Port land for several months, arrived home Tuesday. Mrs. C. H. Tuttle left Tuesday for Waterville, where she will be the guest for a few days of Mr. and Mrs. A. Of ten. F. J. Horn of Canaan, one of the En forcement deputies, who passed Sun day at his home, left Tuesday for Ban gor. Deputy Sheriff E. E. Atwood of New Portland was In town Monday, a wit ness in a case on trial in the local municipal court. Mrs. Alec Murray and little daughter, who had been the guests of relatives here for the past week, returned to their homes in Gardiner Tuesday. O. W. Chase, one of the assessors of Lexington, and A. H. Chase, a promi nent lumberman of that plantation, were in town Tuesday on business. G. W. Vale, who had been in this town for the past two years, working at his trade of a carpenter, left Tues day for his home in Brooklyn, N. Y. T. B. Tague, one of the best known of the up river lumbermen, is in town for a few days on business. He is operating this winter in the vicinity of North New Portland. Mrs. Edith S. Shepherd. Miss Mollie Marston and Mrs. E. E. McNeelie left Tuesday for Pittsfield, where they were the guests over night of the former's daughter, Mrs. F. E. Briggs. There will be no performances in the Columbian theater until Thursday night. On Monday and Tuesday the entertainment was given in Madison and tonight it will be presented in North Anson. A regular meeting was held Tuesday evening in Convent hall by Council Laval. No. 16S, Union of St. John the Baptist of America. There was a large attendance. The next attraction at Grange hall under the local management of H. N. Clark will be the Mysterious Hassons. Tile engagement is for three days and the date in February. At a special conclave held Tuesday evening in the asylum by De Molay Commandery, No. 10, K. T., the Red Cross degree was worked and that of the Malta conferred upon several can didates. J 4 g J A spirited debate was hold Monday night by the newly organized Order of St. Paul on the question of ‘Should Lawyers Be Sent to the Legislature?” George Emerson spoke for the negative and H. A. Dinsmore. president of the chapter, upheld the affirmative. A 1 groat deal of amusement was furnished tlie members. D. H. Staples, who had been the guest for the past three weeks of Mr. and Mrs. D. J. Green, returned to Wa tervllle Tuesday. Mr. Staples had been laying oft here recovering from injuries which he received in a rail road wreck near Newport. He was the engineer of a work train which was run Into in a rear-end collision by a special freight from Waterville bound to Bangor. Deputy Sheriff J. D. M. Foster of Pittsfield arrived in town on the late train Monday night. When he left home he had two prisoners who had been committed to the county jail here, but he arrived with only one, a drunk who was committed for 30 days. The other was Benjamin Hand, who was found guilty in the Pittsfield municipal court on an assault on his wife and who was given a sentence of 30 days in jail and put under bonds to keep the peace for three months. Hand escaped in Fairfield and up to the time this let ter was mailed had not been appre hended. At a recent meeting held by the trus tees of the Skowhegan Savings Bank L. H. Goldsmith was elected as treas urer of that institution. This election comes about from the fact that owing to the deah of A. H. Weston, president of the First National Bank, his place has been tilled by the election of Hon. E. P. Page to the vacancy. Mr. Page was the cashier of tlie First National and as he could not fill both offices his son. Blin W. Page, formerly treasurer of the Savings Bunk was elected to the vacancy caused by the resignation of his father. Mr. Goldsmith came here somb 18 months ago from Gardiner to act as clerk in the First National. He has had considerable banking ex perience in that city and his appoint ment meets with general satisfaction. Throe Enforcement deputies late Saturday afternoon visited the fruit store on Water street in Merrill block which is run by a son of sunny Italy, John Croce. They searched for two hours and at the end of that time un earthed three barrels of cider which was made the past fall. The deputies say it was not frozen and Jack says it was. Anyway the total amount was r>4 gallons and was discovered in a 50,- and 16- and an S-gallon keg. In addition a quart bottle was found which was partly full of alleged whis key. The spoils of war were loaded onto a jigger and hauled to the home of A. H. Lang on Middle street, a mem ber of the Enforcement Commission, where the same was deposited in the cellar. Those concerned in the raid were Horace Weston of this town, Fred J. Horn of Canaan and Albert French of Bath. Croce was arraigned in the municipal court Monday. Owing to a defect in the warrant he was dis charged. The warrant read that ills place was searched on Dec. 14, 1900, which was of course just seven years before it was really searched. His at torney. Hon. Forrest Goodwin, moved that the indictment be dismissed, which was done. To the writer Croce alleged that when the bottle containing the liquor presumed to be whiskey was taken from the storeroom, where it was claimed to have been found, it was just half full. When it appeared in court it was two-thirds full. A GREAT MISTAKE 9 Ts the wearing* of dark glasses for tiie relief of eye strain. Smart ing. itching burning, watering, sensitiveness to light, are symp tions of eye strain. Uelief will conte with the proper transparent lenses. The eye needs white light for health. Colored glasses have their place, however, and I carry a complete line. 1 L. V. SOMES OPTICIAN Sucosssor to H. W. Jones, 60 Main St., Waterville, Me. nov22wf&s A PESKY HEIFER Brings Two Dead River Men to Court —Case Going Higher. A heifer whose value was only $10 caused a whole lot of trouble in the local municipal court Monday. The case was a civil one. it being that of Dyer vs. Safford, both parties being residents of Dead River plantation. The plaintiff was Claud O. Dyer. He was represented by Bernard Gibbs of Madison. The defendant was B. K. Safford. His attorney was Hon. For rest Goodwin of this town. There were lii witnesses on botli sides, 12 for the plaintiff and four for the defendant. From the evidence it would appear that Safford last spring put into the pacture of one O. W. Chase eight head of stock. This consisted of four year ling heifers and four steers. The plaintiff. Dyer, also- had stock in ilia own paoture, which was separated from that of the Chase pasture by a strip of woods and by two fences. He lost it yearling heifer and was told it was in tile Chase pasture. Here the plot thickens. In tiie fall Safford, the defendant, took up four yearling heifers and the rest of his stock. Later Dyer went to Safford's place, saw a heifer and claimed it as his. Safford refused. to give it up. Then Dyer took the heifer on a writ of replevin and as a result of his action this suit was brought. Hon. O. R. Bacheller, judge of the municipal court, decided in favor of Dyer. As a result of this decision an appeal was taken and the case will go to tiie next term of the supreme court for Somerset county. Bonds were ask ed and furnished in the sum of $200. Skowhegan Grange Sale and Fair. The annual sale and fair of Skowhe gan Grange. No. 20S, Patrons of Hus bandry, opened here at 10 A. M. Tues day in the hall on Pleasant street. Contrary to the usual custom there was no entertainment the first night, the time being given up to the various booths where useful and fancy articles were m sale and which were liberally patronized. An effort had been made to secure a reader and impersonator, but owing to other engagements she was unable to be present and will ap WATERVILLE’S CHRISTMAS PRESENT STORE THE WARDWELL EMERY COMPANY *j[The largest assortment of Holiday Goods in Kennebec County at prices way below ordinary Christmas prices. DOLLS, BEARS, GAMES, MECHANICAL TOYS, MAGIC LANTERNS, STEAM AND ELECTRIC ENGINES. TOILET AND MANICURE SETS, FANCY STA TIONERY. BOOKS FOR OLD AND YOUNG AT CUT PRICES. \beautiful NECKWEAR, HANDKERCHIEFS, AND GLOVES. RIBBONS OF ALL KINDS. tJFURS Good Ones, Correct Styles, at Right Prices. Be sure you see our latest Muffs and Scarfs. They are beauties. The Ward we 11 Emery Co. Waterville; Maine. declG.tS 1 pair laler" In the winter. The tables and tho.se in charge: Fruit and vegetable table—Horace Low, J. A. Swain, Elba Danfortb, S. H. Heal, Percy E. Withee and William Rowell. Fancy tables—Miss Nettle Hill. Mrs. W. S. Parknum and Mrs. C. H. Chute. Apron table—Mrs. H. C. Gage. Mrs. Kate Simpson, Miss Jeanie Hurley. Cake table—Mrs. X. A. Withee. Candy table—Mrs. Clara W. Eaton, Mrs. Dora Savage, Mrs. Walter Adams. Canned fruit table—Mrs. H. S. Pratt, Mrs. Elba Danfortb, Mrs. J. A. Swain and Mrs. Charles Smith. Ten cent table—Mrs. Flora Dealy, Mrs. Kate Kendall, Mrs. C. S. Robin son and Mrs. J. N. Kincaid. This evening the domestic drama en titled “Valley Farm” will be produced by the Grange Dramatic Club. Thf fair will close tomorrow night when a Chicken Pie supper will be served from 4.30 until 7.30 and this will be followed by the annual concert and hop. Red Men Election. At the annual council held Monday night in Grand Army hall by Mohican tribe. No. 53, 1. O. R. M-, the following officers were eleeted for the ensuing year: Sachem, R. S. Flagg; senior sagamore. W. H. Smith; junior saga more, William Jewett; prophet. Dr. I. L. Sulley; chief of records, I. S. Pierce; keeper of wampum, F. E. Cross; trus tee. James Brown. It was voted to ac cept the invitation of Wauneta Council, Degree of Pocahontas, for a joint in stallation some time next month which shall be public. PITTSFIELD. Attorney G. H. Morse was a business caller in Waterville Tuesday. Frank S. Bagley of New York City is in town, the guest of liis father, E. E. Bagley. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Bussell of Costi gan are guests of their son, (Jharles Bussell and family. Rev. J. J. Hull of Lewiston, financial agent of M. C. I., was in town Tuesday the guest of friends. Rev. F. A. Taylor, who has been in Boston and vicinity for the past two weeks, returned home Tuesday. Mrs. Frank Shaw, Mrs. Edith Phin ney and Miss Elsie Haskell are in F. K. Maxcy’s to assist through the Christ mas trade. Crusade day will be observed by tire W. C. T. U. at the regular meeting Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Lelia E. Drake will be the leader. O. E. Libby, master of Pittsfield Grange, Mrs. Libby and Mrs. Crania Sylvester are in Lewiston attending the annual meeting of the Maine State Grange. Aithur Delano, who has been passing a few days in town, has returned to Portland, where he has recently ac cepted a position as a machinist. He was accompanied by Mrs. Delano. Miss Ena Tucker, a school teacher in Gardiner, jiasserl Sunday with her brother Edward in Bath and arrived h.ere Monday to pass her two-weeks vacation with her mother, Mrs. Luretta Tucker. t Mrs. W. M. Bigelow and Miss Villa Phelan were visitors in Bangor Tues day. Miss Phelan was joined in Bangor by her mother. Mrs. D. B. Phelan, both of whom went to Waterville Tuesday aftemoon V61 visit friends a few days. The local east which recently present ed “The Prisoner of Andersonville," in I'nior hall under the auspices of Phlentoma Bodge, I. O. O. F„ by in vitation will go to Athens Friday even ing to present the drama for the bene fit of the Odd Fellows’ lodge of that place. A corporation has been formed here, wtth a capital of 000, to carry on the business of the wood making es tablishment which has been conducted by the late Frank Bryant under the name of Bryant Co. In the future the business will be under the name of Bryant Co., Incorporated. The offi cers are as follows: President and treasurer, Pr. Frederick Bryant of Worcester, Mass.; vice president and general manager, Albert S. Barden; assistant manager, George S. Mills; Sec.. K. W. Weeks. The officers of the corporation will constitute the board Of directors, with Frank Foster of Pal myra as president. The company has bought the interest of George Mains in the portable mill located on the shore of the Sebasticook river here, and Mr. Mains has been retained as foreman ol that mill. The saw mill plant at innecook will be run under the man agement of John Whitten as foreman. Mrs. Charity T. Dyer. The many friends of Mrs. Charity Tibbetts Dyer, widow.of the late Wil liam Pver, were saddened to learn of her death, which occurred at her home on Hartland avenue a little before .1 P. M. Tuesday, at the age or 62 years, B months and 24 days. Mrs. Dyer had been in poor health for the past year and a half and death was due to com plications. The deceased was horn in t\ est Pittsfield, her parents being the late Herman and Betsey Higgins. She was *an esteemed resident of this town fori the past two years, coin ing here from South Pittsfield, where she spent her married life. One son, Herman Higgins Dyer and one daugh ter, Olive Mabel, both of whom made their home with their mother, two mothers. Calvin Higgins of Beatrice. Xehraska, and George Higgins of Clinton, and one sister. Mrs. Mary Lancaster, of this town survive, all of ivhom Have the sympathy of a large :ircle of friends. The funeral services will be held at o'clock Thursday afternoon at the louse. Amicinian Meeting. The Amicinian Society of M. C. T. hel, in interesting meeting Monday night a vhich the following program was given ’’•ay*'-. Chaplaii toll call, answered by short stories, tending. Eugene Praki }i test ton: “Resolved. That Prises of Am Kind for Preparatory School Work An Detrimental.” Aff., Irving B. Lend nog.. Mertpn Larrahee, Arthur C. Har vev. Claude K. Weymouth. The Question was well discussed ant fas decided in favor of the negative o 4. tending, Floyd Mathews ausic, Bickford and Chandler tusiness tet>oit of Critic, p. M. Gilley -r Redington Co. WE LEAD—DON’T FORGET IT YOU CAN SAVE MONEY BY BUYING OF US 1/7i J MISS, MATTINGS, tc. 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WATERY ILLE. Would the City Support a Team? Would the city .support a basketball learn, pive it tin- financial hocking such as other towns in tin* State are now doing, some a great deal smaller than this? This is the talk now be ing made by tin* local sports, who feel, when seeing so many other places taking such interest and feel that Waterville. one of the most central locations of all. is being left in the rear. Perhaps with the Colby and Coburn teams the fans think they will have games enough for the season, but to put a good fast team iu this field, under the name of local, would in the minds of all create much interest. We have got those fast men right here in our midst, who would be willing to play for almost expenses alone, with out going outside the city for a team, as has been the case in other depart ments of sport. Give the local boys a show as other places are doing and if there is any benitit to be derived give it to them. Much more interest will be taken in the games played. The armory would furnish an ex cellent place to play if arrangements could be made and there is no reason why there should not. It is now be ing used by the High schools students but their schedule is short and no confliction would be necessary. Think it over. Literary Club Meeting. The Woman’s Literary Club held a meeting at LHtfary Kdfl lost evening. a|_ ter ;i short business session the library committee took charge of the meeting. Much ereilil is doe to the committee, of which Miss Florence Dunn is chairman, for the great success of the evening. The program follows: l lano solo. Mrs. Clarence White Esgny (original)—A child in the Public Citirary. .Miss Mary Helen Caswell Solo—"Star of Bethlehem Miriam Dunham (Accompanied by Christine Daggett.) Beading—“The Old Peabody Pew," Kate Douglas Wiggin Miss Mabel Dunn. Kacli member upon entering had given to the committee a small Christmas pres ent. receiving in exchange a numbered card. The presents were now drawn by these numbers and distributed. Following this refreshments were served. All the numbers of the program were well received, especially the reading by Miss Dunn. A Fine Sermon. The last of the series of six sermons by prominent ministers at the Unitarian church was delivered last evening by Prof. William Wallace Fonn, D. D., dean of the Harvard Divinity School. The en tire series has been a treat for those who attended and has attracted many who are not churchgoers. Some of the most tal ented men occupying New England pul pits have been among the speakers. But few' places the size of Watcrville have ever had such an intellectual treat. Splen did music has been a feature of each service. Prof. Fenn was a most pleasing speak- er. His subject was the differing views of the beauty of the life Of Christ. Ills ■eermoa was one -of tha. strongest of the 1 whole course end was particularly aPP">* priate to the season. Local Notice. Before finishing your Christinas shop ping call at the Woman’s rooms. M Main street and see their line of curios and brasses front the Pacific coast. Al so laces, embroideries and hand work o. various kinds. declidit The Mexican government is experiment ins; with various methods for r.'W.imins the lwst results from irrigation. I‘l‘ farming method is also to lie well teste PREVENTS PXEtMONIE Old-Fashioned Home Remedy that l» of (treat Vnlue. Tn comparing statistics of the fan! ities from pneumonia In differen states, it is interesting to notice !>o* favorably Maine compares with ot . rent pneumonia. Neuralgic Anodyr.e is also invalua. n ail aches and pairs, such as netira jia. headaches, rheumatism, toothacn. iruiaes, sprains, cuts, chilblains. ero"|X .ore throat, etc. A U.rx-e-.'ri.et o tl* •osts but IT. cts., and is reld \tn nnded. Made hv Tin- Tn.telo-y-t hatu »1 in Co., Portland, _ If

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Daily Kennebec Journal Wednesday, December 18, 1907. Cards of thanks, obituary notices, res olutions of respect, etc., will be charged at the rate of ten cents per line. No charge less than 76 cents. All advertising announcements of en tertainments, whose object Is the raising of money, will be charged at the rate of fifteen cents a line. Advertising notices, news form, will be excluded from our local columns, ex cept such as refer to advertisers oc cupying space in our advertising columns and will be run under a separate head on one of the local pages. Subscribers who fail to receive the journal promptly will confer a favor by notifying the office Immediately. new advertisements today. Boston Credit Co. M Shapiro—Candy. I,' V. Soinos—Dentist Morse's V.-uiety Store. 1'ree Leeuut—Gardiner. Spaulding's Unit: Store XugiiJ'ta Steam Laundry, il J. Merrick—Dry goods. I.unt Sr Brann—Dry goods. Tasker Brothers—Clothing. TP*- people’s Short—Dry goods. Meeting of municipal officers. LOCAL MATTERS. H. Chernowsky’s store are becoming centers for Christmas shoppers. Cher nowsky's prices no doubt have much to do with this. Swift Turner must have the goods people want for presents judging from the shoppers seeking their store. It is really a favorite place of trade. Train 19, which goes east from Au gusta at 3.19 P. M„ was delayed yes terday afternoon by various causes and did not leave here until about 4.15. The Ladies Aid of the Green Street Church will meet with Miss Jennie Hlaisdell, at 39 Myrtle Street, corner of Bangor, at 3 30. Thursday afternoon. Stevens Ballard's window display reveals several of the holiday special ties they have in stock. An excellent store to visit on your shoping tours. The Junior and Senior basketball teams had another practice scrimmage yesterday afternoon, and the Juniors trimmed their opponents with r. scot'’ of 14 to S. Travel on the Maine Central is re ported to be light at present but the Christmas home-coming will be on in a frio of "The Mes siah,” which will be presented under the direction of J. Francis MaoXichoi, the well-known musical director of this city The first part of the oratorio deals with the birth of Christ, and for the rendition thereof Mr MacNichol has secured the services of the Togas choir, the Free Baptist choir and a number of the best soloists of the city The production will be one of much merit and will doubtless be heard by a large number of people. It is >he first time that it has been attempted in the city. LOCAL NOTICES. CHRISTMAS TREES.—Prices right Delivered at your door. H. G. Turner Telephone 13S-4. decl8eod3t Miss Safford will commence her Christmas sale of novelties, table linen, towels, handkerchiefs, aprons, centre pieces. etc., Nov. 30th. and continue until Dec. 25th, 10.9 State street, south side door. noVgOdtdeoSS uSSffir&Mjrei* 0 SETJSIDE. Law Court Decision In New Portland Case.

Insurance Verdicts Against Com panies Too High. The Case Arises From Burning of I Capola Hoyt’s Hotel. The following law court decision will be of interest as it sets aside the ver dicts for $600 each, rendered for Ca pola M. Hoyt Of New Portland against two insurance companies for the loss hy tire of her hotel in New Portland June 14, 1005: Somerset County—Capola M. Hoyt vs. Insurance Company of North Ameri- ca; same vs. Norwich Fire Ins. Soci- j c-ty of England. Rescript by King, J. The plaintiff’s hotel property and contents, situated in the village of j West New Portland, Maine, were de stroyed by fire on the 14th of June, 1905. At the time there was $3000 insurance upon the property, divided equally among three companies. One company adjusted its loss. These actions, against the other two companies, were tried to gether and a verdict of $600 against each, company returned, which the de fendants move to have set aside. It w'as chiefly contended in defence that the property was very largely oyer-insured and that the plaintiff procured one Otis A. Reed to burn it. In May, 1904, the plaintiff, a young woman, moved with her mother trom j Mechanic Falls to Wilton in this State, where they remained for a tew weeks j only. During that brief stay in Wilton the plaintiff formed an intimate ac- j quaintance with Otis A. Reed, an over- j seer in the woolen mill, having a wife and iwo children, with whom, however, he was not living, hn May 28, 1904, the plaintiff purchased for $430 the property in question, and with Reed and her mother moved there about the first of June. The condition of the property was very poor and repairs were begun. The first policy of insurance for $1000 was I written July 22.1904, through the agency I of S. E. Reiuick, who solicited the bus I iness and suggested that he would l I write more when the repairs were com- 1 I pleted. The plaintiff claims that she ex- pended in repairs and furnishings, ‘•somewhere about $3000.” On the other J band, the defendants contend that she j eiid not in fact expend one-third of that sum. No detailed or other satisfactory ac count of her expenditures was given by the plaintiff. She claimed to have no such account, and no receipts, w ith few exceptions. But she asserted that she. and her mother had about $3000 in mon ey. -ill of which she expended upon the nronertv. in addition to the purchase price. The defendant companies, on the otli- j or hand, appear to have made an ex haustive effort to procure from work men employed, material men. and other 1 dealers of whom the plaintiff claimed i to h*ve made purchases, evidence of toe expenditures which the plaintiff in i fact made. And it is claimed that the amount so accounted for at the trial is $401.57 for repairs to the buildings and S252.S4 for furnishings. It will serve no useful purpose to in corporate here an analysis of the vol uminous evidence in the record relative to tile question of the amount expended by the plaintiff in repairs. Wo have examined that evidence with care and it satisfies us that the plaintiff's claim that she expended “somewhere about. I $"000" in repairing and furnishing that property is unreasonable and unbeliev able when squared with the established facts and circumstances and other evi dence o* the ease. On May 7. 1905, tile plaintiff wrote Mr. Remiek, the insurance agent, that she was ready to have more insurance put on the place, and on May 10, 1905, the other two policies of $1000 each were written. The vital question in these cases is: Did the plaintiff procure Otis A. Heed to burn the property in question that she might obtain the insurance? Reed continued to live with the plain tift and her mother from the time they moved to the property untit the last of February. 1905. He assisted in making the repairs and did the chores, receiv ing no compensation except his board. The last of February', 1905, he went hack to Wilton to work. He and the plaintiff corresponded two or three times a week, and she admits that such terms as "Dear Otis" and “Lov ingly Cappic" were used by her in this correspondence. He came back in March and remained over night. On June 7. the plaintiff sent a letter by special delivery to Reed at Wilton, requesting him to meet her the next day c. 1 had the doctor and it took at my monev and I half to pay for what eat so you see 1 cant Ret back and I out Leata sewn dollars I borrowed for modi son the doctor thinks lie can cure me ii I can stay under hiS treatment and I car if I get money. "This is Wed right and you will get this Thursday and be sure and send mone> so I can have, it Friday night send it special delivery then will get it all right Friday, now he sure and get it tor m» for I must have it. "If you have not done it yet do as soor as possible you may wait until Sat. niglu if you rather, but be sure and send mi the $15.00 for I cant get along without n any way for Leata needs hers awfully. “Now dont disappoint me on anythint for I ant all in “Lovingly, "f'APOL.V KERSHNER. “Endicott Bldg. "Room r. Beverly, Mass. “Care of L I!. Norton." This letter did not reach Reed beforr his arrest. It was afterwards discoverer and disclosed in the defence. The plaintiff returned from Boston Saturday tlie 17th. when sin was inforrnet Red Checker Men Float the red checkers from your checker-board in a bowl of water and you will know why blood is red. Blood has millions and millions of little red wheels floating in a clear fluid. The professor calls them red corpuscles. Well, Scott’s Emulsion makes red corpuscles. These little red wheels grow in the bone marrow. SCOTT’S EMULSION contains a power which feeds and puts new life into the bone marrow of pale people. All Drug tut*; 50c. and $1.00. j.'iii i. of Herd’s arrest. On the £7ih of 111'1 same month the plaintiff married Hastings Hoyt, a young man of West New Port land. to whom she was engaged to be married before leaving for Boston. On the day following the mairiage she vis ited Heed at the jail, shook hands with hint and expressed her Sympathy for him. Heed’s confession had not then been trade. Kxcepting only the pitli of Reed’s con fession—that she procured him to burn the property—the plaintiff in forced to ad mit as true all her conduct and acts as disclosed by the confession. It is signifi cant to rote, however, that she admitted none of these acts and circumstances be fore the confession. Kite claimed at the trial that Heed was her enemy and committed the crime front motives of revenge. Site testified that he was angry because of Hoyt s atten tions to her; that long before he left the house at all he had made threats to shoot her. and to burn iter and Hoyt in the buildings if they were married and lived there; that she arranged the meeting in l.ewiston in order to induce Heed tc o'*as annoying them, and that the conversation there was about her engagement to Hoyt and Heed’s divorce, and that Heed prom ised to leave the State if site would help him get his divorce; that lie agreed to consult a lawyer on Tuesday night about tin* divorce; and site explains the expres sions in her letter to him of the 14th as referring to liis divorce and his Interview with the lawyer about ;t. These statements of hors are so im probable. unreasonable, and utterly irre concilable with her conduct and admitted relations with Heed that they intensify the conviction of the truth of Reed’s testimony beyond a reasonable doubt. It is most incredible that Reed had repeat edly threatened Iter life, “long before lie left the house at all,” when she is forced to admit that after lie went away she wrote him loving and endearing letters two or three times a week; that she ar ranged to meet him in Hewiston: that she wrote the letter from Beverly June 14th; that she visited him at the jai! and ex pressed her sympathy for him; and Hint not until after the confession of Heed did she make known to anyone, even to Hoyt, that any surli threats were ever made. According to her own testimony Reed’s net could not have been done to carry out any of the alleged threats, because he knew the art could result in no per sonal injury to either of them as they were not in the house, and it could not well result in financial loss to her in view of tlie fact that the property was over 1 insured as the record clearly shows. Heed burned the props*ty. He says the WANTED The l^ulies of Augusta and I In Ho well to. know that they ran Ret ne family wash, Telephone. 4SS-1. washed and tuns tor 50c. and T«*c. per bas ket and save steaming h' honsA up. Augusta Steam Laundry Company plaintiff procured liim 1 «l aside Uee-ivcd Bee. IT. 1307. Funeral of Mrs. Napoleon Veilleux. The funeral of the late Mrs. Napoleon Veilleiix v.as held til St. Augustine’s Catholic church at 9 o'clock Tuesday morning, in the presence of relatives conclude d by Key. Thomas Bergeron. The interment was made in St. Au gustine's cemetery. PERSONAL MENTION. Mrs. William Foster of Court street is in Ia-wiston for it few clays. Miss Bessie Weston, who is teaching in the schools of Kumford Falls, has arrived at lier home in this city, where she will enjoy the Christmas recess of three weeks. Among those registered at Hotel North Tuesday were Thomas G. Libby, Vinalhaven; George Raymond, Lewis ton; John F. Lynch, Machias: George W. Hanson, Calais. The W. C. T. C. meeting will be held this afternoon as usual at 3 o'clock. The business meeting will be held at 3.30. The report of the national con vention at Nashville. Tenn., will be given by Mrs W. If. Turner. It is hoped a large number will be present. The Young Woman's League of the Congregational church will meet in the chapel at 3 o'clock Friday afternoon to work on Christmas decorations for the' church. dm "J STATE OFFICERS MEET And Decide to Hold Food Fair in Feb ruary. T!it* meeting of the State officers of the Maine Retail Grocers’ and General Mer chants’ Association was held in Hotel North Tuesday afternoon, all the officers Vician present. It was voted to hold a food fair the last week ot February in City hall, following similar fairs in Iavwis ton. Portland and Bangor. It was also planned to hold a meeting of the merchants of the city Tuesday evening at Hotel North, but owing to the holiday tush of trade this meeting had to be postponed. It will probably be held sometime after tlie holidays. It is hoped to soon form a committee to arrange for the food fair. etc. CANTON AUGUSTA, P. M. Officers Are Elected and Patriarchs Militant Degree Conferred. The annual meeting of Canton Au gusta. X". 9. P. M.. I. O. O. F„ was held last evening and the following of ficers were elected: Captain—W. P. Taber. Lieutenant—M. L. Wheeler. Knsign—J. K. Brown. Clerk—R. H. Hoxie. Accountant—Guy C. Longfellow. The Patriarchs Militant degree was conferred following the election. The installation will take place Tuesday evening, Jan. 21. AMUSEMENTS. “The Isle of Bong Bong.” The musical comedy. "The Isle of Bong Bong." was given at the Opera house last evening to a good-sized au dience, which also proved an apprecia tive one. It was the second produc tion of the attraction in this city, and, while there were some new faces in the cast the show was as successfully given as it was last season. The cos tumes were clean and new, the chorus good and the piece went with a swing and snap that pleased the audience. The best feature of the production was the cowboy romance, "San Antonio, in which, aside from its musical merit, was given some of the best acting that has been seen at the Opera house for the season. "Heap Love" w-as another attractive feature, and the two con tributed largely to the success of the production. Our Holiday Line Is Now on Display And includes our special high Krad'’ selections including Toilet Sets, Necktie Boxes, Shaving Sets, Jewel Boxes, Work Boxes, Handkerchief rod Glove Boxee Smoking Sets We submit these mere hints without comment as the public fully un er stands that behind them is m0*! complete Christmas Stock this side 1 Boston. The Authorized Agents of Senta Clav* Bowditch, Webster Company. CITY DRUG STORE Augusta. Me. Take Dewitt’s Kidney. Md ills; they are for weak back, *e#n on of the bladder, backache an WA„. Idneys. Sold by John Coug NOTICE. meeting of the Muniriwl 0®e£[ tlie City of Augusta wII1.number mien's Rooms V\ ednesKtay.*^ oct at 4 o’clock In the aftetn$n- pierce. alleges "that ^lite father, Wm. H IEDKRICk'w. PUISTEa ^ierk.r est: E. E NKWBJSBt. City

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THOMAS C. BUCKLEY, THE HOUSEFURNISHER, Will offer to the Christmas Shoppers an entire new stock of Furniture. A this A large array of everything to furnish a home all fresh and new. We invite your inspection of uiis new stock whether you wish to purchase or not, it is a pleasure to show you how to make your Christmas shopping easy by selecting your goods now and having them put one side until Christmas. Remember we deliver goods in Augusta, Hallowed, Gardiner and Winthrop and along the M. C. R. R. 500 Jute Smyrna Rugs 30-60 85c The Celebrated Rayo Lamp. Buckley’s price $1.19 I

The Gunn section book case. Sections to suit your ideas and requirements. If you are starting a new library, start it with the Gunn sectional book ease. t SETIONil eoQKust> \r t "YDU’OONT.CCT OOtt wimmn&iii China Closets will be appreciated. Special low Prioe Dining chairs. We are showing a large selection of fine quality chairs. We can show you Chairs from 75c to $12.00 each. A well furnished dining room ap peals to all. We are showing a choice line of new dining tables, round tables, square tables, pedestal tables. See the goods and get our prices. See the Oak Tables from $6.98 to $29. Sideboards and Buffets. A great big line of Morris Chairs all new, and reasonable. Fancy Rockers, Tables, Couches, Rugs, Art Squares, Lace Curtains, Draperies, Couch Covers, Magee Stoves and Ranges, the best made backed up by a reputation of half a century. Sole agency. THOMAS THE HOUSEFURNISHER, BUCKLEY 198-200 WATER ST. AUGUSTA, MAINE, 34th ANNUAL SESSION. k (Continued from Page One.) tun; Goal Will, South Warren: High land, East Warren; Athens; Union League. Xingmnn: O. Gardner, Winter [mn; making Mt grange lialla that have been dedicated to the use and purpose of tiie Order. Since I have had the honor of being master, during the 10 years we have had a steady and substantial growth of members and mlUience. By reference to our register you will find that on Septenifcci ;:ears lias tremendous effect upon the nation’s prosperity. Crops so large as to be beyond any rational compre hension have strained freight carrying ability of railroads the department of agriculture tells us. Taken at that point in production at which they acquire commercial value the farm 1 products of the year have a farm value of $7,000,000,090, and furnish for our ox port trade $1,000,000,000, after providing for our home markets. Karin products continue to be so far beyond the national requirements that the farm still overshadows the mill, tlie factory, and the work in producing exports. The value of the exports of the farms for the past single year are enough to build a high class railroad half way around the earth, the largest amount ever reached by any country. While the farmers placed to the national credit" in other countries $433,000,000, in 1906, other producers all included secured a balance in favor of this country of only $83,000,000. During the last seventeen years the farmer hus built lip a balance of trade in foreign exchange of agricultural products, amounting to $0,068,000,000, while all other producers iind them selves at the end of the same period with a total on the debtor side of the account to the extent of $459,000,000. Why should not the farmer hold his head high? Why should he not be able to maintain a national farmers’ organization, and how can any farmer hold himself aloof from the grange, the only national farmers' organiza tion, and the only agency through which he can make his influence felt in town, county, state, and national affairs, and why has he not the right through organized effort an active in terest in till the affairs of State and nation? Does any farmer outside the grange believe that farmers identified with its work, without organization, would exert tile power and influence that the grange of Maine has today in the body politic? And yet the in fluence for good is hut just begun when every farmer and family is en rolled as members of this great organization. Forestry is a most important subject for the members of this order to be come actively interested in. We are in this regard a wasteful people. The treatment of our forests shows this perhaps as clearly as any other one thing. While our Maine soil and climate seem to possess to a greater degree than most western lands, the power to reproduce wood growth, yet we seem not to have realized that our lands will not forever give good re turns if neglected or ill treated. Of our splendid forests we have been especially reckless and careless. Wise and thoughtful men are giving their time and energy to saving it for us, and restoring as nearly as may he, the growth that in our ignorance we have destroyed. If one doubts this, let them compare conditions in states where the forests have been entirely destroyed. The people of Maine can not awaken too soon to the import ance of carefully protecting our forest lands, ami we trust they will for the maintenance of our magnificent water powers, the conserving of moisture in our soils, and the thousands of bless ings that attend the presence of woods. Every person is a lacior in society and as such is responsible for the manner in which he discharges his duty thereto. Man's first duty is to his familj second, to his government which enables him to enjoy the privi leges of his family and home, and third, to do all in his power to improve and advance the interests of his chosen occupation. To intelligently perform these duties he must have a knowledge of the machinery of government, and realize ttiat it is in cumbent upon him to do all he can under these special obligations, to do what he can to secure for his own sake no less than for the sake of others the protection of the interests of all concerned. The inheritance handed down to us by our forefathers is a very great advance on their own when every citizen of this Republic inherits personal liberty and evety naturalized citizen enters into a like freedom when he assumes the responsibility of professed loyalty to his adopted country. He has liberty for free education, free, thoughtful speech for free inquiry, the right \o choose for himself a lile pursuit and to be protected in tile practice of bis business and belief. And all this de pends in the last resort upon the intelligence of the masses; an intelli gence based on a sense of moral obligation in which humane tendencies play a vital part. This is shown by the principle outlined on our Declaration of Independence, which declares that "the consent of the governed is the true foundation of all just authority." Hence the rank and lile of a Republic must be educated in the conditions of good citizenship. Such education develops a resolute anil conscious personal desire for the well being of all, not alone for ones party or one's self. Common brother hood means individual liberty and equal rights for all classes of citizens. The strongest personal energy is personal independence. This has been the best incentive to individual and national endeavor, and the chief factor in success. So far as we cultivate individual liberty and a sense of personal responsiblity. so far will our progress in all departments of government be assured, so far shall we avail ourselves of our possibili ties; but so far as we remain inert, helplessly dependent on the State In stead of making it, so far will our progress lag. This is a point of grange education. Inasmuch as it lias been published in the newspapers that the present master of the State has been getting a large amount of money from the order, it seems proper to refer to the facts in tills ad dress. I was elected master at the session of 1897. which, according to my arithmetic, makes ten years ago, not twelve, as lias t>een published far and wide. Ry reference to the "journals” of the State grange, which I have present and any member can see if he desire?, the sal ary of the master for lSWf was lixed at one hundred dollars and expenses while aotit allv engaged in official work. The salary for 18MI was made the same. For 1WK) the comm it tee on officers’ salaries report ed as follows:— “The committee or. officers’ salaries, having given the matter very careful consideration, unanimously report as fol lows: We lir.d the salary of the master was fixed at the present amount of ore hundred dollars when the membership was but little in excess of one-fourth of its present number, and the official labor devolving upon the master was very much less than now. We also lind that as the draft upon the time end thought of the worthy master increased with in creasing members, it became the practice, and vi rv justly so, of the worthy master to charge per di'un for visiting and look ing after the interests of subordinate granges. With am advent of the present master to the chair he finding no nuthriiiy outside «t assumed authority, and that conferred by executive commit ter. did not charge, and has not charged a single dollar for the time he has been employ*-d anil the effort he has made in the interests of this organization outside of the meagre smn of one hundred dol lars. Therefore, in justice to the patronR of the State, those who perform po satis factorily the work devolving upon them. l COOKS ARE FAMOUS for their Pastry, Biscuits, Waffles, Muffins, Dough nuts and the like, attribute their success to the use of d KRUSO PASTRY, BISCUIT FLOUR It is made from selected Winter wheat and should be kept on hand by every housewife for the above* purposes. ACME MILLING CO. INDIANAPOLIS, IND. FULLER-HOLWAY CO., DISTRIBUTORS ?uid through whoso influence Maine stands .v# proudly in her strength and occupies the* advanced position accorded her, we reoo?ninend that the salaiv of the master shrill he *150 and *2.om per diem, and ex penses while employed in promoting the interests of the order At the -session nt 1900 the committee recommended the master’s salary be con tinued th* wm as the pi.*v ioi:s year. At the 1901 session the salary of master was $2M) aid $2.00 per diem, and factual er vear. and $3.50 per diem and actual »»ensey \vnfrn in official capacity. The salary tor was fixed a?_ live hundred dollar:- and the same dimn and e\p«-rr-es as the pre vious vears. Ar the J:»*-» session same pay was fixed. $500. This male* s the average salary I have received for the ten years i have been master, $250 per year, and $1.85, per day. The master, as with all other officers, pays 1 »s own bills between ti e quarterly meetings of the executive committee, and has to render an itemized account of p«v diem and expenses and they arc not paid until approved by the committee. To ciiaiKc that any accounts are not proper .md correct is to impeach the in tegrity ot the executive committee. During these years the number of sub ordinate granges has im-ieased front 213 to 41?*: a gain of 176, and the member ship from 21.515 to 55/212. a gain of 112,697, r.nd the increase of receipts to the State Grange for dues alone annually amounts to $5,390.52. These arc nil matters that the public is not interested in. cm! no ora outside of the erdet has mane them public; ami if it can hr* shown that 1 have taken a single dollar from the grange treasury wror cfully, I will refund the money. You may draw your- own conclusions as to the purpose of the publicity. If any one has misappropriated any of the funds of the order, they are accountable t.i» the order for their acts and not to the public. In all these years I hav never conferred with the committee on officers’ salaries, ar in any way tried to influence tinir action, ami I believe the same is true in regard to those with wnom l have been officially associated. With tins sesMoa my «»fhctal term of master closes. Had i a .sufficient. command of language, possibly I might b* able in a small degree to convey to you my deep and lasting appreciation of the mans* honors and what is of ever greater vain* to me. the euiilidencc you have reposed in me. and the thousands of ltiends that j have stood so loyally by ni\ side during i these ten years that you have iv your own voluntary act pla» **d upon a e the high and responsible duties of master or the Maine State Grange; a responsibil ity which 1 regard t«» be great, and an honor second to no office wiiliin the gift of the State. Your friendship and I conlidence i hop** to retain as long as I 1 remain on earth. In the attempted dis charge of the duties imposed upon mo to p» form, my mistakes 1 fully realize, would make by far the larger volume. While at times it may l*e that ve have been tirnecessarily harsh, it has been done with the single purpose of maintain ing the integrity of what I believe to b the grandest organization of modern times. It was tnv lot to be called upon to per form the duties of master when there seemed to be u lack of respect for many of our organic laws which involved nuinv intricate questions that had to be met in some instances with a firm hand but al ways without malice to any. With ''the good of the order” as our text we have done v hat we could along constructive lines to build up th** order of Patrons of Husbandry, doing what we could to avoid destructive agencies. That our efforts have not been altogether in vain is evidenced by the increased membership above 54.Ob',’by the well established sub ordinate granges all over »ur State, by the improved social conditions wherever the grange exists, by the better under standing of many public questions, a knowledge of which bus b *en brought about through the advent of the grange, and further through the high standing of the order, and its great inj!'.fence in leading and shaping public opinion. All these things pay eloquent tribute to the character of work being done bv the grange of Maine. In doing these things the grange con tributes much to the future greatness of the State As the silent, invisible strength of elec tricity from the heart of the dynamo moves the great wheels of industry, turns the wheels of factories, lights, warms and moves the railways of our time, so dies an intelligent, conservative, well consid ered public opinion always reflect itself in good government and positive legis lation. And methinks I can with a pro phet’s eye lift the veil of the future and see the cause of tin* grange continue onward and upward until it shall have he roine a fixed quantity in th** governmental fabric through which we shall have at 1 mined an eminence not even dreamed of at present. To do these things the grange must be kept under the control of those who have a practical interest in its fun damental purposes. 1 believe in t lio grange. I believe in its ability to com pletely revolutionize the rural life ot our State; hut to do its mission it must never be allowed to be used as an instrument t advance the schemes or serve the pur pose of th* demagogue. The opportunity for as rapid and sub stantial growth In the future as in the past is equally good, if aggressively car ried out and if it is kept in the coin s set forth so clearly in our Declaration of Purposes. 'Jo do these things the grange must necessarily have to do with public ques tion: not in partisan way. hut along the line of politics as defined by, Webster a*-* “the science of government. X*i one is equipped to pass upon public questions until be first understands them, ond as we understand this is a part ot the work of the great order in educating and elevating its members. The true greatness of the grange is and must con tinue to be measured by the individual greatness of its members. Orange ideals are the noblest in tin* world. In loyalty to them we shall achieve a greatness which is denied to those working for less exalted ends. And in committing the business of this# session into your hands I would Impress It upon your minds that rone who have preceded yen in these sessions ever had ns great responsibilities 4nSUFFERERS Topsfield, Me., Aug. 27, 1906. “We have sold the ‘L. F.’ Atwood’s Bitters for the past three years, and our customers claim they have been greatly benefited by their use.” Yours truly, Mrs. L. P. P. Pineo. "L. F.” Atwood’s Bitters are the un rivalled remedy for just the ailments common to men and women of all ages, all stations, all walks in life. Their superior merit is in their prcmpt and unfailing power to relieve. 35c. at druggists. upon tr.(rr. as you who ;ilv l Prn t he legal representatives r.j ,hl. riinate and Pomona Granges u,.-. t pon you (.h\o1v. »nter with n tends. Kratei n.tllj li’l O. GARDNER. NEW HAMPSHIRE ORANGE. Annual Meeting cf State Body Opens At Manchester. Manchester. X. IT.. Dee. fT._Tho New Hampshire State Grange ripened its 34th annual session in Mechanics hail, this city, at 1! o’clock today, State’ .Master Herbert O. Hadley presiding. All of the officers of the state organ ization were present and representa tions of subordinate (Range members was the largest in the history of the* order. The opening was in the Fifth degree. The forenoon session was confined to the mil call of Granges, the appointment of committees and a I>reliminary report from the commit tee on credentials of which J. Harry Roberts of Dover is chairman. The afternoon session was devoted to* reports front the secretary, treasurer and other Orange officers, the reading of the master’s report and the recep tion of business which was referred without debate. Master Hadley claimed that the condition of the order in Xow Hamp shire was never in better shape, hav ing 263 subordinate and 19 Pomona Granges, with a total membership of 2K.2S5. Tile finances reveal $23,816 -to the credit of the order. He rev IS Wed various features of Grange work at length and discussed subjects of terest to tillers of the soil, referred the State Agricultural College and it! management, to the insurance assn clations within the Grange and r? viewed his work and that of the de| uties in detail. Tonight Hon. X. J. Bachelder, odt ter of the National Grange. Governi Charles' M. Floyd, President Gibbs the Xcw Hampshire State Coll<| l Principal Flock of the State Noratal School and others addressed an opffl meeting. The election of officers will take place tomorrow afternoon SETTLED JIT LAST. Japan's Financial Prop# Is Dacideil Upon. 4 Relrenctanl Is Eipsclei Is Effect a Big Saving. Ito Has Plan* For Opaning Up Care* to All Nations. Tokio, Doc. 17.—The financial pro gram already outlined in The Associat ed Press cables was formally settled at the meeting of the Council of the p d?r Statesmen yesterday. The program is one of retrenchment and involves a reduction in the expenses of the arun and navy for the next six years -vhwe by the government will save $200,000, It also means the postponement of cer tain government undertakings, curtailments in connection with the i creases in the taxes on sugar, sa e, and tobacco are calculated to wipe ou the deficiency of th<* coming is understood that the leaders parties have agreed upon the program but members of the opposition, ported by some of the preparing for a vigorous tight aga it on the Diet. There has been great activity the return of Marquis Ito from C He is investigating the immigr plans and is said fully to appro'_ proposals to limit the number o er.s going abroad. The Marquis is preparing a for Corea which will open CoJ‘pl jdt, to all foreigners. The law wi|1 1’ a strict system of registration has hitherto been unknown and absolutely prevent the possibility seizure of Corean property by .11 ot foreigners. 100th ANNIVERSARY Of Founding oTM^dist Church i« Biddeford Is Celebrated. Riddeford. Mr^rTT -Exereisesiti commemoration of the Iftflth anni sary of the founding of the church in this city were held tonigh the School Street Methodist Among the s)»eakers were 1!o' Berry. Kent’s Hill; Rev. A. W. Pottle Gardiner, and Itcv J Old Orchard, who w as pastor v Methodist church here 55 ypa.‘, .fa Historical sketches were a so i(h by Abraham P. Lord. James W and Dr. Charles XV. WIM™*iJjL'y ereinss will continue through Thursday and Friday evening.