Daily Kennebec Journal (Augusta, Me.)
February 11, 1908

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VOL. XXXIX. AUGUSTA. MAINE. TUESDAY MORNING. FEBRUARY 11,1!M)8~TEN PAGES. NO. 36 A POSTPONEMENT. Trial of G. F. Terry and H. W. Boshaa to Be Feb. 25. Judge Hale Grants Continu ance—$3000 Bail Furnished. Plant of Sawyer Publishing Com pany Suspends Work. Portland, Me., Feb. 10.—The trial in the United States district court of George F. Terry and Henry W. Bo slian of Waterville, who were indicted Saturday on charges of conspiracy to defraud the government of postage on second class mail matter circulated by the Sawyer Publishing Co., will not be held Wednesday, the date for which it was assigned. Upon motion of counsel for the de fence today. Judge Hale granted a continuance, the date finally decided upon being Feb. L’5 at 10 A. M. Bail was furnished in the sum of $3000. BUSINESS IS STOPPED. Sawyer Publishing Co. Suspends Operations for a Time. Waterville, Me., Feb. 10.—(Special)_ Business was practically suspended yes terday morning at the Sawyer Publishing Co's, plant cn account of the recent in dictment returned against tlie manage ment 'bv the grand jury in the United Stat'-s district court. The suspension, of business will be keenly felt in this city, as it throws out of employment a large number of hands, although several were retained to finish pai ts of the business. The management states that business will probably be resumed in a short time. Boring the past winter the help at the publishing house has been steadily do. creased, on account of the lull in the business after the investigation made by the government inspectors and the an nulling the larger pait of the sample cop ies. Tilts lessened the demand for writ ers and consequently many girls were out of employment. Girls in the wrapping de partment were also thrown out of work. The matter lias been working to a crisis during this time and while the report that the plant had suspended business created something of a sensation, it was not un expected. Paying a weekly payroll into this city of nearly $1000, the merchants as well as others will suffer and it is hop ed that before long the enterprise may resume w'ork. The report to the management of the publishing house that they must suspend business on account of tlie refusal of the government to rate their output as sec ond class matter came as a surprise, for this action was not anticipated until after the trial, if at all. The press crew, which had just finished making up the plates for the March issue of the American Homo and Sawyer’s was the first to sus pend work, as it commences before tlie other departments. All work will remain as left. Tlie composing department stop per work. The few girls that remain, about 10 in number, are some of the oldest hands, and bad oversight in the several departments. George Fred Terry, the manager, ac companied by bis attorney, Hon. W. C. Philbrook. and several others from the publishing house, went yesterday to .Port land. where tlie indictment papers will b examined by tlie lawyers and the defence planned. MUSCLE-ACHES, BONE-ACHES, Nervo-aches caused by colds, cramps and chills, cured by Sanford’s Ginger. Why wear uncomfortable and un sightly lapses when tlie ‘‘SHUR QrT'—be&t ot all—can be had at small expense? I test eyes free, and flt glasses $1 up; perlect fit. M. P.WIGHT. 314 Water St. 7-20-4 10c. cigar. Actual Increase for past ttnlve months, Two Million, Two arndred Tbow ml SEC. TAFT A GUEST AT KANSAS CITY, MO. Defends the Republican Party, Pres ident Roosevelt’s Administration and His Recent Message. Kansas City, Mo., Feb. 10.- William H. Taft, secretary of war, was the guest of honor and chief spokesman at a banquet Riven tonight in Conven tion hall to 1200 persons by the As sociation of Young Republicans of Mis souri. Many of the guests came from Nebraska, Kansas Oklahoma and dis tant Missouri cities. A great demon stration greeted the secretary when he entered the great banquet hall and again when he rose to speak. Resides the 1200 banquetters, the balconies of the hall were filled by several thousand spectators. Secretary Taft's speech was a general defence of the Republican party, es pecially the politics brought to the fore by the administration of Presi dent Roosevelt. Speaking of the re cent panic and the President’s late special message to Congress, he said: "The message contains an answer to the charges made that the admin istration is responsible for the indus trial depression, and the sharpness and emphasis with which this unfound ed attack is met, lias heartened the great body of the people as a bugle call to renew support of the policies of the administration.” Mayor Henry M. Beardsley delivered the address of welcome and E. E. Me Jimsey, editor of the Springfield, Mo., Republican, acted as toastmaster. Herbert S. Hadley, attorney general of Missouri, Judge Seldon P. Spencer, of St. Louis and other well-known Missourians spoke. Secretary Taft said in part: EIuIogizir.gr Lincoln, Sec. Taft said that he was a party man. “As all men must be who expect to leave their individual impress upon the political character of the nation.” “Though a party has its platform” said he, “many issues may unexpect edly arise in the course of an adminis tration. not controlled by the parties declared principles. The disposition of such issues must depend on the ability and courage of the party leader. A party may divide on a new issue until by a process of education tlie sounder view prevails and the party become;; unted again in the enforcement of the new principle. As a party shows itself homogeneous, able to grasp the truth with respect to new issues, able to discard unimportant differences of opinion, sensitive with respect to the successful mainenance of govern ment and highly charged with the re sponsibility of its obligations to the people at large, it establishes its claim to the confidence of the public and to its continuance in political power.” Secretary Taft spoke of the three war amendments of the constitution, the thirteenth, fourteenth and fifteenth. The operation of the 15th amendment, that which forbids any state to deprive the negro of his vote on account of bis color or previous condition of ser vitude, has not been as successful, he said, as the 13th and the 11th. The leaders in the South in many states cast about to make the law square with the existing conditions by prop erty and educational qualification to exclude most of the negro vote. “This very desire” said the speaker, “To avoid the violent methods which were wont to overcome the colored vote in the South, itself indicates a turn for the better. “The greatest friend the Southern negro is likely to have is the broad minded Southern white man who sym pathises with the colored man and knows his value to the South. Nor is it unreasonable to hope that the men who have already sought to conic within the law and avoid violence will ultimately see the wisdom p.nd right rightousness of the equal enforcement of the law of eligibility against white and black.” Secretary Taft said that lie was con fident that in the end the fifteenth amendment "Will prove to be a bul wark equally beneficial with that of the thirteenth and fourteenth amend ments to an unfortunate, down trodden struggling race.” Secretary Tuft enumerated the various policies of the party in the past and said that only twice “in all that remarkable i history of 4S years have we lost the cun (Continued on Page Two.) Camden Savings Bank Is Solid. ltockport, He., Feb. JO.—(Special).— Hon. Wm. r. Skelton, the State, bank examin er, met the trustees and depositors ot the Camden Savings Bank here this af ternoon. The unsettled conditions which prevailed generally in the late tall had led to demands for withdrawals which were in excess of the amount that the bank could pay out without either bor rowing money at high rates or sacrific ing on the securities held by the bank. and tho bank examiner and trustees af ter canvassing the situation determined at that time that the interests of all the depositors would he best served by re ftuiring the statutory notice of intention to withdraw. Notices were accordingly given and would begin to mature in about two weeks. A meeting was called for this afternoon, invitations to attend being published in the local papers and sent personally to those who had signified their intention to withdraw their depos its, and was vety largely attended. The president of the bank, lion. If. E. Shep herd of Rockport, and the bank examiners explained the condition of the bank and demonstrated its absolute solvency. The depositors discussed the situation with the bank examiner and voted enthusias tically to stand by the bank and permit it to proceed without further unusual demands. Who Wants a Change In Handling Maine Schools? Portland, Mo., Fob. 10.—The com mittee appointed by the last Maine Legislature hold a hearing today to consider the matter of changing from tile system of having the schools un der the direction of a State superin tendent and placing them under a board composed of six members and elect a secretary whose duties would correspond to those now exercised by the Ktati superintendent. The commit tee is composed of Senators Rice, Farmington and Philoon of Auburn, nndlicprescptativi-s K. \V. Murphy f Portland, Ranforth of Hkowlicgan and Moulton of Monson. Tlior«» was only a small attendance and seven or eight spoke in opposition nr.d nobody appeared in favor of the proposed change in the system. Reso lutions against the change were adopt ed. At the hearings held recently there seemed to be a majority in favor at the Waterville session and a divided opin ion in Ratigor. Th“ committee will hold a similar session in Auburn Feb. 14. We own and offer for sale $20,000 Kennebec County, Maine 4 Per Cent Court House Bonds Due in Series 1928 to 1937 Bonds are in the denomination of $250. and $500. and present an unusual opportunity for the safe investment of small amounts of money. Write Us for FuiJ Particulars N. W. HARRIS COMPANY BANKERS 35 Federal Street, Boston. ki a l -m* f>hl£ 111° PATRICK McGILLICUDDY. Prominent Lewiston Man Dies of Heart Trouble, Aged 85 Years. Lewiston, Me., Feb. 10.—Patrick Me Gillicuddy, who in early years was a railroad contractor and later built the canal system for the local mills, died early today of heart trouble at the age of S5 years. At one time he was said to own more tenements and rents than any one in this city. His name became especially promi nent a year ago when a warmly con tested and long hearing was held In the probate court on a petition by his daughter, Mrs. Kate B. Kolleher of Providence, It. I.. for the appointment of a guardian for him. Although opposed by another daugh ter. Mrs. Mary Sullivan of New York and her son. George Sullivan, the peti tion was granted on the ground that his mental condition was such that he was incompetent to attend to his busi ness affairs. Mr. McGillicuddy was born in County Kerry, Ireland^ and was reputed to be a rich man./Only the two daughters survive. CAPJTALCHAT. The Crusade Against the Pension Agencies. By no Means Settled That They Will Be Abolished, The Activity of the Various Pres* idential Candidates. Washington, D. 0., Feb. 10—•.Special.) —Strong as the report from the appro priations Committee for the abolition of all pension agencies may be, it is by no means certain yet that it will be embodied into law. The provision is very sweeping, as it would legislate out of office seventeen pension agents, nearly every one of whom is a Civil War veteran now receiveing a salary of $4,000 a year, and a considerable number of clerks. It is doubtful whether a majority against the provision can be had in the House, where the clamor for economy is strong and where the argument that the payment of pen sion can be effected front Wash ington finite as expeditiously is likely to be persuasive, but the situation will be different in the Senate. In the House the tight was lost last year, al though the provision then adopted was more moderate. It proposed to reduce the number of agencies from IS to nine, which would have elimin ated the agency at Augusta and have contend in Poston the pavment of practically all pensioners for New England. Last year the New England Senators were instrumental in having the appropriation for the agencies re stored, for the plan, then as now, was not to modify the law, as that would he subject to parliamentary objections under the rules for considering ap propriation bills, but simply to cut off the appropriations, which with the authority the President has for arrang ing for tlie payments of pensions, would result in the closing of the agencies. The advocates of the change have fortified themselves this year by a favorable report from the Secretary of the Interior, Mr. Garfield, and they are also understood to have the sup port of tlie President and the Commis sioner of Pensions. However, it will be claimed in the Senate that what ever economy might result from the adoption of the new- plan does not warrant turning seventeen ex-soldiers, who served valiantly throughout the war, from offices that, in most cases, are probably their sole support. Then in oases like tiiat at Augusta, where the agency is in proximity to a branch of the National Home for disabled vol unteer soldiers, it is a convenience. The old soldiers are aide to make any complaints about their warrents direct to the agent and have additional satis (Continued on Page Seven.) THE WEATHER CLOUDY—WARMER. Washington, Fob. 10.—Forecast for New England: Partly cloudy Tues day and Wednesday; warmer Tuesday, fresh south winds. Boston Forecast. Boston, Feb. 10.—Forecast for Bos ton and vicinity: Partly cloudy and warmer Tuesday and Wednesday; fresh southerly to westerly winds. CUT PRICES ON WARM Slippers and Boots Women’s Fur Trimmed Slippers and Boots. Were $1.25 and $1.50. Now.99c. Were $1.00. Now.79c. Were 50c.. Now.39c. Children's Leggins all Colors. Were SI.00. Now.69c. Were 50c. Now.39c. j All warm footwear at low prices. Stevens Ballard PANT 1-4 OFF Any pant in our entire stock. A grand opportunity to help out your Coat and Vest, It will give them a new Suit effect. H. G. BARKER GO. The same firm who is loaded on FURS which they are anxious to turn into money at low cut prices. Opp. Cony House, Augusta. 218 Water St., Gardiner. 2!S v at.

ONLY TWO NEW BAT TLESHIPS’TO BE BUILT. House Naval Committee Rejects Rec ommendation For Four—Foraker Still After the President. ONLY TWO BATTLESHIPS. Washington, Feb. 10—By a vote to day of 13 to 5, one member being ab sent and not voting, the House com mittee on naval affairs rejected th President's urgent recommendation that Congress at this session authorize the building of four battleships at a total cost of $3S,000,000, but by a unm iinous vote the committee voted that there be in .Urn navy appropriations bill an authorization for the construc tion of two battleships, to cost $9,500, CCO each and that they be of the Del aware tyj*e. These representatives voted in ac cordance with the President's recom mendations: Lilley, Ct., (Rep.); Thomas, Ohio, (Rep.); Meyer, La., (Deni.); Talbott, Md. (Dem.); and Hobson of Ala., (Dent.). Representative Hobson announced after the committee meeting that he intended to make a minority report recommending authorization for four battleships, "but the authorization, merely, is not enough," he said. “It should include an actual appropriation so that the work of construction would begin without a moment's unnecessary delay. Even so. it would be three years before these vessels could be made ready to go into commission, and this country has no time to lose.” The preference of the committee was for four battleships, but the voting at titude cf the majority was expressed by Chairman Foss, when he said: “Experience has shown that it is more profitable in the end to -recom mend in the beginning what you know the House will stand for. A recom mendation for four battleships could not put through at this session.” Th, naval appropriation bill, as amended and agreed upon by the com mittee carries a total appropriation of $101,000,000 for the navy establishment for the next fiscal year, about $24,000, 000 less than was asked for in the de partment estimates. Under the head of new authoriza tion for the fulfillment of what Con gress is bound to appropriate money at the next session if the bill, as so rec ommended passes the House and Sen ate, the committee included two bat tleships, to cost $19,000,000. 10 destroy ers, $8,500,000 8 submarine torpedo boats, $3,040,000; total, $30,540,000, or ?3S,730,000 less than the total for new authorizations asked for by the navy department. The new authorization estimates re jected by the committee comprised the following; Two battleships, $19 000,000 4 scout cruisers, $10,000,000; 1 ammunition ship, $1,750,000; 1 repair ship, $2,000,000 2 mine laying sliipi (cruisers to be con verted), $500,000. The committee, however. raised from lour to eight, the number of sub marine torpedo boats asked for; held over for further consideration and in corporation in a special bill the mat ter of providing fleet colliers, ai peo priatod S400.OO0 for the purchase, within the discretion of the secretary of the navy of three so-called sub-sur face torpedo boats, their acceptance by the government to be contingent upon the fulfillment of department require ments and included an appropriation of $1,000,000 to enable the recruiting of 3JW additional enlisted men to man newly completed battleships and au thorized the enlistment of 3000 more to become available after the first of July as recommended by the secretary of the navy and urged by the President. ALDRICH TAKES FLOOR To Explain Currency Bill—Congratu lated By Both Sides. Washington, Keb. 10.—Senator Aid rich today addressed the Senate in ex planation of the currency bill which bears his name. The galleries were well filled. A large number of bank ers were present, including J. Pierponl Morgan of New York, who occupied a seat in Vice President Fairbanks’ row, and who came from New York for the purpose. Throughout the delivery of his ad dress, Senator Aldrich was accorded careful attention by senators on both sides of the chamber and upon closing he was surrounded by his colleagues who extended their congratulations. At no time was he interrupted ^nd no one undertook to enter into a de bate on the currency question when he concluded. RURAL PARCELS POST. Senator Burnham Introduces An Im portant Postal Measure. Washington, Feb. 10.—Senator Burn ham of New Hampshire today intro duced in Congress a measure of dis tinct importance to rural interests throughout the United States. It is a bill to provide a rural delivery parcel post for merchandise and other arti cles actually mailed on rural delivery routes. The rural free delivery routes now number more than 38,000, and on them in excess of 15,000,000 people re ceive a daily mail service. The measure introduced by Senator (Continued on Page Ten.) __._____ FORAKER AFTER PRESIDENT. Washington, Feb. 10.—Senator Aid* 1 oh of Rhode Island, chairman of the committee on finance, opened the de bate in the Senate on his bill to pro vide an emergency currency today. e was listened to with great atten tion by Republicans and Democrats alike, whilst in the galleries, there was a large audience. Among others was •I. Pierpont Morgan, who remained; throughout the delivery of the speech. Rising to a question of personal privileges today. Senator Foraker re plied in the Senate to President Roose-j velt's denial of charges that he has used federal patronage to influence *he national political contest. The senator presented his argument on the refer ence to the political situation in the letter of President Roosevelt to Wil liam Dudley Foulke, former civil ser vice commissioner, which was pub lished today. He produced corre spondence relating to the appointment of Charles H. Bryson, whose nomina tion as postmaster at Athens, Ohm, was withheld temporarily, for the al leged reason that Bryson gave an in terview while in Washington express ing the opinion that Taft was losing ground in the Ohio contest. The cor respondence showed that Bryson stood his ground and his declaration of political independence resulted in an other order from the White House making his appointment. The com munications of the subject were be tween Representative Douglass of Ohio and Mr. Bryson. In a very temperate manner Senator Foraker commented on the case, but insisted that the record clearly showed an attempt to "Coerce” Bryson and that his stand was responsible for his retention by the President. The sena tor said that it was no exaggeration to say that there are a hundred cases in Ohio where the appointments were made only after political purposes but there are a few where documentary evidence can be produced. Senator Depew defended the course of the secretary of the treasury in de positing public funds in New York banks. The criminal code bill was again considered during the day. CONDENSED DISPATCHES. Maria Pia. the Dowager Queen of Portugal, has telegraphed her sister. Trincess Clotilde at Turin, Italy, that she will visit her as soon as her health permits. Henry A. Schenck was made president of the Bowery Savings Bank of New York Monday by the board of trustees of the Institution, to till the vacancy caused by the death of William H. S. Wood. Mr. Schenck was comptroller of t Ire bank for 10 years. An investigation of alleged rebating by roads in California is to be insti tuted this wek by the state railroad commission. It is said that 4000 cases of rebating have been perfected against the Southern Pacific Co. J. C. Stubbs, second vice president and traf fic director of the Harriman lines, ar rived at San Franc Iscq Sunday to be present at the investigation. I MORSE INDICTED. Two True Bids Are Re turned by fraud Jury. i Each Count Alleges Grand Lar ceny-Bail la $20,000. Federal Grand Jnry Hande Dona Mo Indictment*. New York, Feb. 10—The grand jury for New York county, which has been investigating with other matters cer tain business transactions involvng some of the banks with which Charles \v. Morse, the organizer of the Amer ican Ice Co., and the Consolidated steamship Co., until recently was iden t'iticd. returned five indictments today. Three of these indictments had to do ith liouor tax cases while two indict ments charged grand larceny. The indictments, were not made pub c, but in asking that a good sized bail bond be required District Attor ney Jerome told the court that the two charges' of grand larceny were laid against "a man now on his way over here’ from Europe. After the court proceedings it was stated authorita tively that the man referred to by Mr. Jerome was Charles W. Morse, who sailed for Liverpool a week ago Sat urday on the Campania, but is now returning upon the advice of hiS'Cjgun sel. Mr. Morse is a passenger on the Cunaider Etruria, due here late next Saturday. The grand jury, it is learned, has or dered other indictments in its investi gation into banking affairs. When the jury appeared before Jus tice Dowling in the supreme court to day. District Attorney Jerome said: “Year honor, two of those papers in that batch are Indictments on which I would like to have bail fixed. I would suggest $110,000 nn one of them and nothing on the other.” Justice Dowling looked through the indictments and replied: “I suggest that bail be fixed at $10,000 on each of them.” This was agreeable to Mr. Jerome. Among the matters which the grand jury looked into was a transaction in which two notes for $200,000 figured. The federal grand jury, which also has been investigating the banking situa tion. concluded its day’s session today without hanrtfflf down any indict ments. NO CHANCE FOR STRIKERS. Other Men Fast Learning to Taka Their Places At Portland. Portland, Me* Feb. 10.—There is practically no change In the strike sit uation at the Muine Steamship Co's, wharf in this city. Manager Clay is now hiring all the help needed and ot the class that can in a few days be trained to do the work almost as well as the old hands. The steamer Man hattan sailed at'7.30 o’clock this even ing for New York and the North Star arrived at 9 o’clock from that port. The work of unloading the North Star will not commence until 7 o’clock ir. the morning. It is believed by those in a position to Judge that in a few days the situation will have so changed that there will be no chance for the strikers to win out, as the new men are gradually getting the swing of things. Queen Wilhelmina of Holland has approved the new cabinet under the premiership of Deputy Heemskerk. The last cabinet resigned Dec. 25 as a result of its defeat on the army esti mates. Jonkheer D. De Marees Van Swinderen, minister of The Nether lands to Washington, becomes foreign minister in the new cabinet. Wild Dash of Loaded Train Disaster Narrowly Prevented. Berlin. X. II., Feb. 10.—Twenty load ed cars br.)ke away from a Grand Trunk freight train loaded with pulp wood at Copperville late last night just as the last ear or the express to Montreal had passed, and ran 18 miles before they were stopped. W hen the> roared through this town at a high rate of speed an engine crew started in pursuit with an engine. It was necessary for them to over take the train before it reached the top of a steep grade near Shelburne and this they succeeded in doing Jttst as the train came to a stop before starting on its return plunge, which probably would have wrecked the en gine* and killed the plucky engineer and fireman. No damage was done. WAITT BOND’S TOTEM CIGAR Without an •x**pll*n th« Plv* Cant Londr* mad* la Ifea Unltad It'S &y.. Waitt bn Bond, Inc., 67 Endicott St, BOSTON. 1 rjasyaK1. -_

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Bates Debating Tangle Still More Complicated. Contests With U.ofM. and Clark College Are Announced. Two Social Events Scheduled For Friday at Bowdoin. Lewiston, Me., Feb. 10.—(Special).— The debating tangle at Bates is now more complicated than ever. Only two of the three proposed intercollegiate d' batfs have really been decided upon The return debate with Clark College will be held in Worcester Friday even ing, April 24. Clark will submit the question and as soon as it is rcc-.v the Bates team will begin preparation. The debate between the Sophomor claeses of Bates and XT. of M. has also been decided upon. This will be held in Orono. The selection of a new team receives approval and doubtless this will be done. This plan would do away with the champion debate usually held Commencement week and substitute the intercollegiate contest. The Soph omore championship debate Is general ly poorly attended and only those di rectly interested ever become enthu siastic. By alternating the plan of holding it. this debate should be an at tractive feature of Commencement week. The method of selecting disput ants would require that the six men chosen from the preliminary contests should prepare debates on the pro posed question as received from U. of M. The three who prepared the best debate would represent the class and to the writer of the best forensic for the debate with X'. of M. the $20 prize would be given. This plan will un doubtedly be an expedient ona for Bates, for untler the present arrange ment the best debaters in the Sopho more class cannot enter the trials for the intercollegiate debate and pre pare tor the championship debate. Thus the team to debate Maine may not be comprised of the best debaters In the class. This plan will be submit ted to Maine for her consideration. It Is hoped she will act favorably on the plan. The drl>nt“ wth Vermont looks rath er doubtful. Bates, accepted the invi tation from Xj. of Vt., last January. After considerable delay Vermont sug gested that her committee must wait until Feb. 15 before finally deciding I This debate if arranged, will be held j in Lewiston. Arrangements for the debate with Queens College are rather compllcat ed. Word has lately been received front Queens. They have submitted conditions which, owing to their nov elty, the Bates committee hesitates to accept. Bates has replied to these pro posal.-, nnd hopes to bring about a sat isfactory result. BOWDOIN COLLEGE. Important Social Events Friday—Sec ond Semester Opens Monday. Brunswick. Me., Feb. 10.—(Special.) —Two of the most important social events ot the college year will be held Frldnv In the afternoon the s-eoid Bowdoin College tea of the present season will be held in Jluhlord h ill at the library, while in the evening the second nnd the last Junior Assembly of the year will take place in Memorial hall. The assembly committee is mak ing extensive preparations to insure the success ef the dance. The mem bers of the junior assembly commltt. c are: Onrdiner Heath, chairman; Philip S. Brown. Ralph o. Brewster. Haro! 1 IX. Burton and Erving I. Rich The second semester of the colleg. year opened todny. The grades in th different courses for the past semester will t rmes, miss a beat, then beat so fast I '■'uld hardly breathe in enough air and t would get smothered. "My tongue would get so stiff I "Uld not talk and I could not hold a t*ase to drink from. Since I have been iruiking Postum. in place of coffee. 1 80und any time I lie down j ndi feel I owe everything to Postum Coffee. I now weigh 120 lbs GUEST AT KANSAS CITY. (Continued from Page One.) faience of the people of tha United Slates to the print of their turning over the government to a Democratic executive.” j ‘•By reason of circumstances I need not detail," he continued, “the influence of the Republican party has been little felt south of Mason and Dixon’s line. The time has come. In my judgment, when it; is the duty of our party to make an e.trn- est effort to win to our support the many Southerners who think with us on every living rational issue and have only been kept from our ranks by the ghost of the past.” Secretary Taft referred to abuses: that had been practiced by corporations and declared that a conviction s-ized the people that there were men engaged in the management of corporation wealth who regarded the statutes as dead letters, and themselves as a privileged rlass. -‘■\Ye were passing into a regime of an irresponsible plutocracy.” said he, add in:-: •During the last four years there has been a great moral awakening to this or among the people and a popular demand that the lawbreakers—no matter vrr.v wealthy or high or powerful their no-ition—shall be nad° to super. Under the leadership of Theodore Roosevelt, the :o-nj,!'rin rartv has net faltered in Its MnaHnn to meet the requirements f r'-c situation and to enact such legis lation as may be necessary to bring to a ejose this period of illegitimate corpor ate immunity.” Continuing, lie said' “There are those who have been members of the Republi can pnrty who differ from Mr. To osove’* in respect to the proper course to be taken in stamping out the abuses of cor porate wealth. The great bulk of the Re publican party, however, stands solid' at his back in the work which he an the representative party in Congress nr doing.” Secretary Taft spoke of the recent panic and of President Roosevelt's special mes sage to Congress. "The message contains an answer to til charges made that the administration responsible for the unusual depression which has followed.” said the secretary, “and the sharpness and emphasis with which this unfounded attack is met have heartened the great body of the people as by a bugle call to renewed support of the policies of the administration. "From beginning to end the message shows his earnest desire to protect the. honest business man and the honest la borer and to secure for them the possi bility of living under the equal adminis tration of the law.” In concluding he said: “Vigorous ac tion and measures to stamp out existing abuses and effective reforms are neces sarv to vindicate society as at present constituted. Otherwise we must yield to those who seek to Introduce n new order of things on a Socialistic basis. “The Republican party follows the ad ministration upon this social and moral reform—approves its attitude in favor of the vested rights, of maintaining the power of courts, of rendering more equal by legislation the basis of dealing be tween employer and employe, of strength ening the regulative power over railroads and other interstate corporations, and of prosecuting thus-* lawbreakers who ven tin' 1 r to defy public opinion. Roosevelt lends his party as Lincoln led his—as Mc Kinley le.l his—to meet the new issues presented, to ami our political civilization and fit it with a hold front to resist the attacks of Socialism and to transmit to the coming generations unharmed the great institution of civil liberty inherited from our fathers.” Portugal’s Dead King Laid at Rest. Lisbon. J-\b. 10.—The bodies of th i|e Kins Carlos and Crown Prince i„uiz Phillipo were today laid away be side those of their royal ancestors in lie seel d sepulchres of the Pantheon. The official closing of one of the most tragical ircid nts in Portuguese his ;i rv was attended by a seen"* which almost developed into a elisaster. A •lent crowd numbering into the thou struggled outside the cathe dral of San Vincente, trying to ent- r ml view the bodies before the door p finally closed for the cereinotv t net- the police an i tin v i archers they poured i i i ing everything b nic •'as threatened an •avuiry was tailed out to dispera lie pushing thousands. Women and children were caught In the rush and many of them were bruised and trampled upon, but no fatalities have been reported. When tile doors eventually were closed to the public, the ceremony of entombment was begun. All tiro min isters of state were present. The Pat riarch of Lisbon, wearing pontifical vestments and assisted by other high church officials, blessed the sacrament, the cathedral and palace choirs chant ed Libera Me and. to the intoning of l>e Profundis, the coffin of the late crown prince was transported between double ranks of archers, preceded by a long procession. including mace bearers, acolytes and grand dignita ries of tlie palace. In a similar manner the tody of the late King was borne t1.00 yd. Special 75c per yd. Indian Twills 4tl in. all wool highly finished. Twill goods. $1.00 value, at 75c per yd. Wool Crepe ■12 in. all wool Black Crepe, $1.00 value—extra value 59c per yd. Batiste Mohairs Beiges 30 in. wide assorted colors. 30c. value—extra at 39c per yd. Silks Lot of short ends of fancy Taffeta silks. 75c. and $1.00 retailers, extra value (No Samples) 25c per yd. Trimmings Lot of Fancy and Black Dress Trimmings formerly 50c. to SI.98 now. i off from regular price. Galateas .Manchester goods best quality in fancy Reds, only—19c. value—extra at No Samples) tOe per yd. Percales reg a at 7c per yd. 'In .rt lengths soiled, regular 15c. alue -36 in. wide—extra at Printed Dimities 27 in. wide washable goods assorted patterns 5c per yd. Silk Muslins in. spot Silk Muslins. 50c. regular value—now half price. Muslins 36 in, figured Curtain Muslins, formerly 35c. extra value 15c per yd. Corset Covers lr>0 Covers with deep last trimming regular 29e. value, water price 19c each Gloves 24 pairs Ladies’ fancy Golf Gloves, regular 50c. value—water price 19c pair Mittens 38 pairs Ladies’ wool mittens (black only,)regular 19c. value—water price 10c pair Mocha Kid Mittens Ladies’ and Children's Fur topped Mocha Mittens 50c. and 75c. value— water price 29c pair Towels 13 doz. Cotton Damask fringed towels 18x42 in. worth 15c.—water price 10c each Napkins 20 doz. all Linen Napkins, regular $1.39 value—water price $1.00 doz. Damask 200 yds. blea. Damask 64 in. wide, regular 50c. value—Special 39c per yd. Damask 100 yds. bleached 70 in. all Linen Damask worth $1.00. Special 69c per. yd. Hosiery Small lot of Children’s l!Dc. hose to close at 12 1-2c pair Cambric lln’wear A lot of soiled and mussed Under wear at a big mark down. Silkenuf 50 doz assorted colors crochet cotton regular 5c. value—water price 2c ball Shields 10 doz. Dress Shields in Cambric and Stockinet covered, regular 20c. value—water price 8c pair Blankets 30 pairs Grey 10-4 blankets damaged by water, regular 59c. value—water price 33c pair Ticking 250 yds. Ticking slightly damaged by water, regular 10c. and 12’ic. value 6c per yd. Cotton Bunting Assorted Colors, double width bunt ing, regular 10c. value—water price 5c per yd. Shirting 300 yds. check and stripe cheviot, shirting, regular 12^c. value—water price 5c per yd. Outing Flannels 500 yds. Colored Outing, regular 3c. value, special 3 1-2c per yd. Waists Ladles’ Plaid waists only a few of the $1.00 value to close at 69c Plaid Waists Regular $2.25 value now 98c Ladies’ Suits 2 piece Suits in Blue and Grey Chambray S4.9S, extra value $2.98 Ladies’ Lawn Suits Ladies’ white Lawn Suits formerly $7.50 double extra value $2.98 Misses’ Skirts In Blue only lengths from 26 to 37 in long—formerly $3.00. Now $2.12 Long Coats Long Coats in Brown, Navy, Green and Black, $15.00 and Ladies Ca rdinal $16.50 value. Now $9.98 Bath or Lounginq Robes For Ladies’ in Grey and Cardinal I-ormerly $3.98. Now $1.98 SEARCHING FOR BODY. Miss Varina Blanriy of Watertown, Mass., Thought to Be a Suicide. 1 ynn. Mass.. Feb. 10.—Miss Varina Blardy of 1 OLis street. Watertown, is belie ved to have committed suicide today bv throwing herself into the water on the Xahant shore. A woman's fur hat. a veil, a muff and a hand bagfwere found on the shore late this afternobn by a pa trolman from the Xahant lifesaving sta tion, and the contents of the handbag in dicate that the aj-ticles were the prop erty of Miss Blandv. Tonight the lifesav ing men were dragging the water for the body. In the hand bag the lifesavers found a Ietier addressed to Mrs. Dimick. 1 Otis street. Wat rtov.n. and calling cards bearing the name ot Hiss Blandv andj others with the name "Boswell Douglas j Blandy The letter addressed to Mrs. j .-r- K Dimick said: "X am sorry I could not sav good-bye to you this morain?, but X did not think of it. Many, many thanks for your goodness to me. (Signed) Va rina.” COMPLETE INDEPENDENCE Of Mother Country Is Canada's Des tiny, Says John S. Ewart. Halifax, X. S., Feb. in.—Addressing the Canadian Club in Halifax tonight. John S. Ewart, a well-known Ottawa lawyer, declared the policy of an im perial federation of the British empire was impossible and that the logical destiny for Canada was complete in dependence of the mother country, but with the same King. He said there was no likelihood union with T.'nited States would ever be considered. He urged the necessity of at once deter mining Canadu's relationship to Groat MB BMB m Britain in the matter of foreign wars. Suppose, he said, such a treaty exist ed between England and Japan as to make Engiand take sides with her ally in the event of Japan engaging in war with the United States. Legally, Canada would then also be at war with the United States, but this position Canada could not con sent to take because she would not assist in the establishment of Japan or any other new power on the Ameri can continent. LIKE MRS. EDDY. Aldermen and Common Council of Concord Express Their Appreciation. Concord. X. H„ Feb. 10.—The board of aldermen and common council adopted a joint resolution at a meet ing tonight in relation to the removal of Mrs. Mary Baker G. Eddy from this hi I Me city to Brookline, Mass. The resolu tion directs the mayor to express the citys appreciation of her life in its iai tt. its regret over her departure ant s hope that although absent, she i ala ays cherish a loving regard °r the city near which she was born, and for its people among whom she as lived for so many years." Heavy Snow At Spartanburg, S. C. Spartanburg, S. C„ Feb. 10.—Spar ta nl)urg is buried under seven inches of snow, the heaviest fall in many years having occurred last night and today. To Prevent the Grin. LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE r» rioves the cause. To get the genuine, call E!rwul,GRorEanaelooli ,or Mily iknncbcc Journai Tuesday, Fobruary 11, 1903. GARDINER. Talephona 48-4. Gardiner citizen* will confer a favor by leaving or telephoning Items of news In rerest to the Journal s Gardiner editor. Miss Katherine Monahan returned yesterday from a visit of a week to friends in Portland. Mrs. Alary Kreekson went yesterday to Lewiston, where she will undergo an operation for throat trouble. Miss Marion Smith yesterday re sumed her duties as stenographer for Lawrence Bros, at South Gardiner. What is it about Farnham’s kidney tablets that keeps tbe sale at high water markat all seasons of the year’’ O. II. Beane's store alone sells big Quantities of them each week. Fred Emerson, Percy Goggins and William Pillion, who have been em ployed at the Commonwealth Shoe factory went yesterday to Springvale, where they have secured work. Fred C. AVhctlcr arrived home from Kansas City, where he has been em ployed in a <-hoe shop. He was oblige 1 to return to Gardiner on account of i ill health, being a sufferer with severe attacks of rheumatism. Tim High school Juniors are bisily engaged in making preparations for their forthcoming exhibition and both faculty and students feel confident that it will be one of the best Junior ex hibitions ever given by Gardiner High school. It is useless to attempt an enumer ation of the bargains F. S. Smith Co. offer in their large ad. Not since their gn at fire sale have they quoted in an ad prices that compare with those in this ad. Don’t be slow in seeking to see these values. Yesterday morning was one of the coldest of the winter, although on ac count of its being still the cold was not felt as much as on some other mornings when the temperatur^ was considerably higher. Ten below was reported in various sections of the city ar.d in the outlying districts it must have been considerably colder. Principal W. L. Powers of Gardiner High school went to Portland yester day morning to attend the mooting of the Cumberland County Teachers’ As sociation. Yesterday afternoon Prin cipal Powers gave an interesting ad dress upon "Boys’ Clubs." He snoke largely from personal experience, hav ing conducted a highly successful Boys’ Club for a number of years in tills •city. Ice cutting started in very success fully yesterday upon S. W. Talbot's ice privilege with a big crew of men. Eight teams were engaged in hauling the ice yesterday and its excellent quality excited much favorable com ment as the teams passed along Maine avenue. The ice is 14 inches thick and very clear. Eight teams were em ployed in hauling the ice during the forenoon. Landlord C. U. Douglass of tb“ Tohnson House has recently lost four nigs out of a pen of five by a strange disease, which veterinarians who hn e been called are unable to name. The disease was at first thought to he colera. but its symptoms are entirely different. He expects to save the sur viving pig as the animal has nearlv recovered from the disease and is now nb,le to cat without difficulty. Dr. R. H Willis is very enthusiastic I over tlie sreed qualities developed by bay horse, Harry M., which he pur •hased sometime ago of parties at PlagstafT. He is anxious to meet some of the other owners of fast stepping horse flesh in an iee brush and states that be is now ready to match Harry W with any pacer or trotter in this city for a half mile race on the ice lor 30 bushels of oats to the winner of three out of five heats. Mrs. Bethenia B. Howe. Mrs. Bethenia B. Howe died late Sunday night at the home of her daughter, Mrs. A. T. Reynolds. Wash ington avenue. She was 77 years of age and the cause of her death was pneumonia. She was the widow of Orrin P. Howe of Augusta and when her husband died some three years ago she came to this city to make her home with her daughter. Two daughters. Mrs. A. T. Reynolds of this city and Miss Lizzie Howe of Marl boro. Mass., survive. Mrs. Howe was a woman of rare personal qualities and she had the love of a large circle of friends both in Augusta and in this city. The circumstances of her death are particularly sad, as during her illness both Mr. Reynolds and Mrs. Reynolds have themselves been seriously ill. Miss Lizzie Howe came from Marlboro when her mother be came sick. The funeral services will be held at 11 A. M. Wednesday. Two sisters, Mrs. Hiram Potter of Fairfield. Mrs. H. A. Nowell of Marl boro, Mass., and one brother, Harlow D. Weeks of Riverside and many nephews and nieces also survive. The funeral will occur from her late resi dence, 30 Washington avenue Wednes day at 11 A. M. It will be attended by Rev. R. W. Plant assisted by Rev. H. E. Dunnack of Augusta No Beef Shortage Here. Some of the eastern cities are getting short of beef, as, on account of bad weather, there have been none of the beef cars through from Chicago for a week or so. The refrigerator of the Gardiner Beef Co., however, has a good supply yet and is likely to have for some time to come. A carload was re ceived the last of last week and two more carloads are now due. The new refrigerator, which is now In use by this company has about twice the capacity of the old one. The meats are run directly from the car irto the refrigerator, and it has every facility for caring for the sides of the beef with practically no handling. There is a separate room for the stor age cf the package igoods. The new refrigerator will receive its first filling of ice this week.

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GARDINER. Manager Fred S. Thorne of 'he Gar diner Beef Co. was in Portlar. yester day on business. Lebanon Royal Arrli Chapter will work the Mark Masters degree at the meeting Wednesday evening. Two Gardiner young men, Ray Cobb and Kay Harrlman, are playing in the Bates College basketball team this sea Pine Cone Camp of Royal Neighbors will give a dance Wednesday night at A. O. U. W. hall. Music will be furnished by Lee. Joseph Marlow and James Ryan of Boston were in the city yesterday on business. During their stay here they were guests at the Johnson House. Whoever saw a better soap bargain tnan Jackson Bro.'s now display in their window? The real violetta toilet soap. 3 cakes in box, only 13c box, 2 for 23c. Elder Hiram Mains, who lias been doing evangelistic work at the Winter street chapel for the past 11 days, re turned yesterday to his home at South Portland. Two more ward caucuses have been called. Ward 1 will hold its caucus at 7.30 P. M. Thursday, Peb. 30 at the armory. The Ward 6 caucus will be held Friday evening, Peb. 21. The Ladies' Aid of the First Baptist church will meet Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. John Marr. Arrangements are being made for a concert to be given in the church Tuesday evening. Fred Webber has a new coffee mill at his store, which is something of an improvement over the old mill and at tracted considerable attention yester day. It runs by an electric motor and does excellent work. The Entered Apprentice Degree will be worked at the meeting tonight of Hermon Lodge, F. and A. M. Arrange ments will also be made in regard to Past Masters’ night, which is to be held on the evening of Feb. 23. The ladies of the Congregational so ciety are to have a supper at the ves try this evening. The menu will com prise chicken salad, pressed chicken, baked beans, roils, doughnuts, pie, cake and coffee. Supper will be served at 6.30. Apparently the ice skating rink has not been abandoned on account of the recent snow storm. A crew was at work today clearing the snow from the ice and if there does not come another storm it will soon he in shape again. The W. C. T U. will meet with Mrs. Harriet Cobb, Brunswick avenue, at 3 o'clock Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Elia M. Keith of Worcester. Mass., will be present and speak of the work of the union. Each member is invited to bring a friend. District Deputy Grand Patriarch H. Reed of Richmond will install the officers eTecf of Evergreen Encamp ment, No. 45, I. O. O. F.. Wednes day night. The installation ceremonies will be followed by refreshments. A full attendance is desired. The dtgreo was worked upon one candidate at the meeting last evening of Marion Chapter, O. E. S. This was the first time the new officers have done tli degree work and the excellent manner in which they performed it was tile subject of much comment. The Ladies Aid of the Methodist church is to have tin “At Home” at tile parsonage Tuesday evening. There will be a line musical program and Miss Andrews of Augusta will be pres ent to assist in the entertainment. If Tuesday should be stormy the event will be postponed until Wednesday evening. The Gardiner High school students will repeat their successful drama, "Oak Farm" Friday evening, Feb. It, at the Grange hall. West Gardiner. The presentation of the play will be followed by a dance and it is expected that a large number of the High school students and their friends from this city will attend. The Current Events Club met last even ing with Mrs. Joslah Maxry, Pleasant street. An entertaining and instna tive paper upon “Curiosities of the English Language" was presented by Dr. Ger trude E. Heath. There was a large at tendance of tlie club membership and a number of visitors came in expressly to bear the paper of Dr. Heath. Th«> new set of pictures shown yes terday afternoon and evening at the Happy Half Hour was one of tile best that Manager Mundee has presented hero The triek film, "The Red Spec tre" with its speetaeular effects made a big hit with the audience. Harry 15. 110 Roy sang ‘Til be Waiting, Ilearie. When You Conte Rack Home." with charming ffeet. Mr. and Mrs. I*. A. Houlo han arrived home last night from Medford, Mass. During their absence from this city they have also visited Washington, D. C. Mrs. Houlehan is somewhat better titan she lias been for several weeks, hut ia still unite sick. She was taken ill while visiting relatives at Medford and h?r return home has been delayed on acccunt of this illness. AT THE ARMORY. Number of Citizens Present At Com pany A Drill Last Night. A number of citizens were present at the drill last evening of Co. A. 2d Reg., X. G. S. M.. and seemed well pleased with the work of the company. The officers and men cf the company are always pleased to have the citizens uttend the drills as it shows that they take more than passing interest in the company. Among those present were Major Fen B. Thompson, commanding the 2d Battalion, 2d Infantry, N. G. S. M.: Capt. C. E. Tib betts. Capt. H. S. Peacock, Capt. W. A Burnell, Lieut. Christian Nelson and Fostmaster G. Dexter Libby. Alter the drill the rifle team shot against the ex othcers. The following is the classification of the company for the month of January on the indoor range: Experts. Capt. McKenna, Lieut. Pea ;r ft te-'it aii 7io- er Hi t officers at this meeting and other nm j ters will come up for discussion that I will make a very interesting session. it is thought. It is hoped that a good attendance of the members of the eluh i will be present at this meeting. It was announced in this city rs-j terday that the Gardiner horsemen have decided to use the Hallowed iee j track and not attempt to maintain one ill that city. Tile Hallowed track is now in fine condition for racing. The judges' stand lias been erected and the track widened out materially since last week It is half a mile long .tad it is expected that ere many days haw passed will bo the scene of some ot tli" exciting ice racing for which this section is famous. i Dame rumor was busy yesterday j spreading the story that the Masonic I order of this town has in mind the building of a block of some kind on the corner by the postofllce. It was st.it I eil that this matter had been debated for some four years, but that nothing j dellnito had been done about tic mat- ter. Tlie rumor of yesterday, how -j ever, seemed to indicate that some i new steps were being taken by those interested. Several gentlemen about the city were asked questions by ‘he Journal relative to this matter, bat they disclaimed any knowledge of any- j thing of the kind, though they w. rc i frank to state that there had been talk of such a building some years ago. Tiie corner where the talked of building may be located is now filled i with buildings that have a rather .1 j lapidated appearance and should thsse be torn down and a new block take their place it would be a material benefit to the beauty of the city. More j particulars regarding this matter may be forthcoming at an early date Red Men's Nev/ Officers. j The chiefs-elect of Annabessaoonk Tribe, No. S9. I. O. It. M.. are as follows: Kachc-m —Percy M. Bradbury. Senior sagamore—W. If. Johnson. Junior sagamore—Chas. S. Norton. Prophet—Leslie S. Howe. C. of R.— J. A. Snare. C. of W.-J. C. Whittier. K. of W.-A. TV. Pickard. Letters Uncalled for At tho Postoffice, j The following letters remain uncalled 1 for at the Hallo well postoffice: Men:-Rev. O. F. Alvord. Mr. Roy At I klnsen. F. N. Bailey. F. G. Emery. Mr. i Howard Gray, Mr. Rufus Kcr.ney, Hallo well Trust Co., Chas. Cowin. Charles Far rier. Women:—Mrs, Angie Branch, Winnie :iT I 1 1 n: ———-r1 M. I'lorr, Miss Maggy Mrs. l-Miil Moody, Hiss Com Richard Mrs. I,«f Sawyer, Mrs. Chits. Yount;, Miss Winnh ''Vest, Miss Harrietts Coombs, Bossit Jackson, Miss Annie U. l,ord MAJOR WM. SAWYER HA1NS. Memories of a Picturesque and Well Loved Son of Haliowell. ne of the picturesque -on- of H.il lowell, now some years gathered to hh fathers, wits Major Wiiliam Sawyei Hnins, who was horn in Haliowell March i. isil and who -it n:iN i 1 hillowcll. caskets in largo numbers fur tin© burial ol the dead. Fp t ISM he was under* taker and superintendent of burials It is probable that Major Mains in his day. c.tttnd d more far/ra's than any other man in the city. A citi-en Mai! iw 11 tells a Journal man that la .has known the “Major" to work without inti ntt) tion, except a little time snatched for eating, for live days and nights without interruptioon. Major Mains was captain of the company that went fr on Hallowed to the Aroostook war. 11' got his title of major from the limit/, with which lie was connected at one time. Many of the mitem ,,f Ifallowell remember the sh ot iron sign made to represent the- figure of an Indian, that stood in front of ids simp and that was well and fumii:. rly known as “Jim Crow.-’ It used to be n standing joke with the boys i f the town to steal Jim Crow on the night before the Fourth oi July and bang the figure in some spot where th" iicU'W would be sure to see it the next (lay. No matter how carefully Jim Crow was hidden lie was certain to be 1'u.tid by the boys .and taken from tie major's abode and bung to a tri e u pole. This angered till good old man greatly and it is said that t'.r- l ist of his life he destroyed ti." figure in sons manner, for at the I r* sent tiine u* tr:•«•** f it remains, though ililigmt s -v.-eli has been made. All through his life tin major was noted for his kind heart, always seek ing to do si inn act "i kindness lor others. Mo v.-.ts also a great lover of dumb animals ;.:ul tin- picture of the if.,: that ajipe: is with that of ill major in this arid" shows one of tits i>eiS T! ling origin ally belonged to a man ii I... i C| /hi, i.> >t worker tn one of i ri*. slow -In d Till* inajot look i •••■(•,n Id/: to this canine and fmim-iiCy hr night tie- dog ;u-ees nt meat. “I ('(lift 11it is that in like? t ie so well." sa.d tin 1 ui.ior P. a friend “111- follows n. .'.a I go Wily (1 stars with w il An lime! in older •.■ii i l' i a! phop.graphet io si i ure i|n •.•graph of th-> major il. was 1 re., ry for him In nse a little sub; rfuge. Ik told tie major that If r anted to g. t a pci ure of the dog. “but y.uj will lii’ to stand handy by.” ail! 1/ “to k and Mrs. Ibtins. Martini A. was burr m 1MJ and married in her early girl hood Charles Howard, formerly cashi er of the American Hank. Emma C was lmm m liii ami »;n». j anil Miihllc street, now owned l»y Luther F. tlruy r,f tliis city. it vtfus tile custom of the major to keep ti pltui of the cemetery in ;t book, showing where the family lots; were located and who was burled in them. One day the value of this plan be came apparent Ions after the major had passed across the great divide, when a stranger stepped off the train I and intptired if there was any person in the city that knew a person by the name of Stickney who used to live in Hallowed. He said that a man by that name had deeded a piece of land, that laid later become very valuable, loca ted in—Oregon. 111., to a party in that town. This man wanted to sell the land to another, hut it was uncertain that the property had a clear title, so the stranger had come all this way to find if Stickney had any heirs. No one in Hallowed seemed to remember anything about Stickney. Finally someone remembered that Major Hains had kept a book, showing who was buried in tile city cemetery and looking in this the burial place of Stickney was located and the stranger returned to the West with the desired information at hand. Local Notice. A reward of $2.7 will be given to any one who can purchase cream of tartar or soda in this city at any price, which is better than that which we are of fering at greatly reduced rates. See 1 our ad in this issue. Ci;y Drug Store, the drug store oil the corner. Hallowed, Me. fehlldlt I Fresh pie, cake and hot roils every [day. Tablebcard SI per week, also I I special 25c combination dinner every i day at \V. S. Boucher's ladies and gent’s restaurant, Wilson hall block, j Water street. Hallowed, Me. i'ebtidlw i At Wilson Hall. One of the moving pictures that will be shown at Wilson hali tonight and tomorrow night will be “Blue Beard." 1 tin famous fairy tale, one of the finest pictures produced. It is all hand-color- j ed and this one picture is well worth j the price of admission, in cents to all. I Performance at 7.lid I3. M. NATIONAL HOME Oft’cer c*l* tho day, Capt. J’atOek Cu sack. James II. Pock left the Homo yester day on a furlough to Han ford. Ct. John \V. Powell left the Homo yestcr- j j day on a furlough which lio will pass1 in Chicago. George Tones, late Co. F, 23th U. S. Col ored Inf., has been transferred to the Ma rion branch at Marion, Ind. Dr. and Mrs. Bertrand D. Ridlon are receiving congratulations on the birth or a daughter, which arrived Sunday. Tho little miss weighed sown pounds. Moth er and child are doing nicely. The f in* rnl f the kite Isaiah G. Dur ing! nn wili be hold from the Home chapel at o'clock this afternoon. Rev. II S. Bun aye conducting the services. Capt. Daniel McAdams will he in charge of tho escort Augustus F. Emery. Augustus F. Eni* ry passed away in the TIo.no hospital Sunday night, the cause being civ*i:pous pneumonia. Mr. Emery was'hnm in Fairfield, Mo., April 4. 1828. He enlisted as a private in Co. E, 7th Mo. Inf., at Fairfield July 29. 1*31, and was discharged as hist lieutenant at Au gust.! Sej t. r. 1 Stv!. He was admitted to this Home from Medix Run. Pa., June 2, IS!)!). The rr-iii: ins were taken away by A T I "The tag Store on the Corner” Prises Always Lowest Hallowed pe.-ple have judged US lung as** anil our business of scientific pharmacy has pleased them. Our trade is slcailily increasing, liven tin. children in town know it. We ilo not claim In' and are not rich, nor aro we trying lo control tiie ilrttg business of Hallow cl! We .illy Dollars.” Herbert "Serenade." Schubert “Fastoral Dance." E. Genian Kioto solos. Mr. Maze!* a\ Medley—“Austedt's Melodious Topics Evans WIXTHROP. John Hines is stopping at A. S. Jew ett's. I). S. Maxim is having his ice hauled to tlie farm. Miss Until Redmond passed Sunday at her home in Augusta. .4 rthur Gasp r n( East Vassalboro vis ited relatives in town Sunday. Mrs. G. G. Kaherl. who has been sick is now able to do her work again. II. Claire Miller of Bates College, Lew iston, passed Sunday at his home lit re. Mrs. Edna Brooks of Beadticld passed yesterday with her sister, Mrs. Koseoo Berry. If. S Wootl t*f Belgrade spent Sunday at tli** home of his mother. Mrs. Julia Wood. Cyrus Bates and Master Harry Bates have returned front a visit with relatives in Greene Miss Helen Gale passed Sunday at the guest of her brother, Pretzman Gale, at Kent’s Hill. Emerson Reynolds is again at home from Augusta; where he has served on the Augusta jury. Miss Addie French of Augusta was the guest over Sunday of Iter parents. Mr. and Mrs. E. S. French. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Sears of Augusta passed Sunday with Mrs. Sears’ parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Whitney. Misses Bertha Wentworth and Cora Belle Hinds attended the revival meet ings held at Augusta Sunday evening. The remains of Mrs. 'William Grover of Dixfield. formerly of this place, were brought here Saturday and placed in the tomb. The Ladies' Social Circle of the Meth odist church will be entertained by Mrs. Carrie Berry on Bowdoln street Thursday evening. A meeting of Wintlirop Grange will be held tliis evening, when the First and Second degrees will be worked or. a class of candidates. It is hoped there will lie as many present as possible. Mrs. Eliza Richmond. Mrs. Fliza Richmond, wife of the late Capt. W. L. Richmond, died at her homo in Nashua, X. 11., last Friday, aged G7 years. Airs. Richmond's birthplace was Monmouth, but had lived iu Nashua for the past 20 years. Mrs. Evelyn Dealey and Mrs. Susan Mnmvell of this place, sisters, and one son. W. is. Richmond, survive. The body was brought here for interment yesterday afternoon. Sturtevant Hill Notes. Waiter Moulton’s son, David is now boarding at E. E. Kaheri's. Mr. Moul ton is employed by William Sprague. WIXTHKOr CENTER Miss Susan I,. Dow. preceptress at O. G. S., was the guest of Alary W. Jones Saturday. Aliss Albert E. Farr of Manchester was the guest of Miss Edna Ilamlen over the Sabbath. Miss Beulah Williams, O. G. S„ pass ed Saturday and Sunday with her friend, Ruth Kelsey. Afiss Sarah rend Ruth Kelsey, O. G. S., Tobey 'OS. Hussey '08, Sleeper '11, passed the Sabbath at their homes here. The ladies of the F. M. S. will be entertained by Mrs. William B. Rich mond at her home Wednesday after noon, Feb. 12. The boys who belong to the band passed a very enjoyable evening *e cently at the home of one of their members, Alton Titus. Alusic w.ts furnished freely and a social good time enjoyed by all. Refreshments of coff and cake was served by the hostess. Mrs. Minnie Titus. EAST WINTHROP. A. L. Bra mi was a business visitor in Augusta Saturday. Ivery Mosher of Mercer is visiting his son Harvey Aiosher for a few days. R. I,. Towns who is passing the win ter at Brunswick was in town Satur day. Leroy Healey who has been at Mc Call's Ferry for the past year is at home for a few days UO„ t.i.-i stood i v.l id :r.i -io.'irri 2 COUNTY NEWS. KENNEBEC. WINDSORVILLE. George Taylor of Gardiner la reported to be very ill at the home of his mother. Mrs. Jane Taylor. Mr. and Mrs. Alvah Trask are 111 with the grip. Mrs. Harriet C. Greeley is confined to the house with the prevailing grip cold. John Sproul, Joseph French and Frank Hall are hauling large quantities of lum ber to John Sproul's new mill. York A- Sproul with a crew of 12 men. four yokes of oxen and two horse teams, are hauling their lumber from the Jewell lot to the mill pond. Andrew Halpin has employed Blaine Swift and Bernard Holloway to assist him in yarding the lumlter he recently purchased of Philip Kendall. John Glidden is raising veal calves for the Boston market. Clarence and Warren Colby. Jr., are hauling wood for John Halpin. Warren Colby Seiger, who is employed by the American Glue Co. at Hallowell, is at home with a cold. Omar Jennings of Portland, who has been the guest of hts parents. Mr. and Mrs. I,. P. Jennings, for the past week, has gone to Augusta. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Cuiverhotise, who passed last week with their mother, Mrs. Abbie Marson, have returned to their home in South Framingham, Mass. Miss Maud S. Wingood of Boston is the guest of her purents, Mr. and Mrs. Jo seph Wingood. Miss R. G. Colby has returned from an xtendfd visit to relatives at North Wliitefleld. Mrs. Leslie R. Hislrr was the guest of Mrs. A. L. Sukeforth at Coopers Mills la“t Thursday. Mrs. Rose Piper was calling upon Mrs. Herbert Bodge one day last week. Mrs Moses Bowden, who has been rar ing for her dan, liter. Mrs. Leon Sturte vant. has returned to her home in Jef ferson. Mrs. Lillian Wingood was a recent guest of Mrs. W. H. Colby. Miss Daisy Jennings of Augusta was tiic guest of her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Luther Jennings, over the Sabbath. L. L. f i nch of this piece was calling on friends last Thursday, i Misses Ruth and Ruble Colby were vis itlng Mrs. John Glidden Kridav last. Arthur Piper and Fred Douglas have left the employ of York Sproul and are now cutting cordwood for the Erskine I Bros. Clarence and Warren Colby, Jr., have been snwlrg wood with gasoline engine for Philip Kendall. Mrs. John Glidden was the guest of Mrs. J. F. Stilphen one day last week, i Miss Fannie Douglas w,as a recent 1 guest of Mrs. Rose Piper. CONDENSED DISPATCTE8. Government receipts Monday: From internal revenOe. *1,325,209; customs. S1.067.S34; miscellaneous, *135,029. Ex penditures $2.600,000. Tito House judiciary committee is sued notices Monday for a hearing on the Cocks bill, which provides for the regular identification and registration of motyr vehicles engaged in inter state travel. 1 William P. Haywood, secretary of the Western Federation of Miners, spoke before a gathering of 3000 people in j Providence Monday night. He outlined the conditions at Goldfield. Neb., and other mining towns and mude an urgent appeal for union labor. A resolution was unanimous!} adopted to send a i telegram Monday night to President Roosevelt asking him to withdraw the troops from Goldfield. Fire broke out in No. 3 carding and spinning mill of the- Appleton mills at Lowell, Mass., shortly before 3 o’clock Monday morning. A second alarm was rung in just before 6 o'clock. The tire started in tlie* top story and was confin ed to that part. The damage, which la principally from smoke and water, is es I timated at *23,090. The row m o l ingo code ill France sim plifies in important details the compli cated and di’liciiit system which prevlous l\ prevailed nml prevented in many cases the consummation of the marriage rite between people limited means and in considerate parents. 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