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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-17

| Mr.. and Mrs. A. J. Burns. Mrs. M. T.
Favor and son Edward, have been pass
ing the week at the Burns cottage at
| Pleasant Pond.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-17

Miss Marion Iittlefieid arrived.
Thursday. from the Bradford. Mass,
academy to pass the summer vacation
here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-17
The Billiard Tournament.

In the billiard tournament. Thursday
evening, at McDonald's parlors. Joe Scott
and c. z. Tufts won the game from Fred
Bowley and Harold Woodcock by a score
Of $50 to l2c The next game will be
played, Tuesday evening. June 2l The
following is the standing of the teams:
To.,o DIayod Mon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-17

Lauriston Croker of the Waterville
Office of the Hollingsworth and Whit
ney Co. was at the Gardiner Office on
business, Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-17

| Mrs. c. II. Goodwin left on the Gar
diner, Thursday, to put her cottage at
Capitol Island in condition for the
| summer season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-17

Mrs. J. F. Atkins Of Fairfield, ar
rived, Thursday afternoon, to attend
the graduation Of her sister, Miss An
ma Hunt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-17

DR.. and Mrs. Fred Heath returned,
Thursday, to their home in Indian
apolis. Ind. after visit with Mrs. 8.
H. Heath in Farmingdale.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-17

Mrs. c. p. Rowell and little son, Reg
inald. have gone for a four weeks visit
with her mother at Hillsboro, N. III.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-17

Mrs. Hiram Lawrence and Mrs.
Wallace Tarbox went to Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-17

Mrs. Arthur Dana left. Thursday, fol
Portland, called by the Illness Of A. S
Young, who is very i'll with rheuma-
tiSm.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-17

Hon. r. Alden. who has been confined
to the house for some time past, is able
to again be upon the street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-17

Miss Ruby Houston of Bates College,
arrived. Thursday evening. for visit
with Mr. and Mrs. John S. Towle, Har-
rison avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-17

discharges at request have been
granted to Frederick Davis, late sith
U. S. c. T., and Eli Parrazo, late + Co,
18th CT.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-17

Woodford Plant arrived. Thursday
from Plymouth. n. H.. where he has
been attending the HoldernesS school.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-17

Miss Julia Clason arrived. THURSDAY
evening, from Bates college for a. visit
at her home in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-17

Mrs. ]. NJ. Towle left, yesterday, for
Brockton, where she will visit her sis
ter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-17

George o. Packard has been in Win
throp, this week. leaving for Portland,
Thursday morning, in his automobile.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-17

]. c. Hodgkins made a business triI
to Boston on the Ransom h. Fuller
Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-17

Mrs. f. ]. Cox Of New York, who is
stopping at Cobbossee Farm, East Win
thrOp, landed a nice trout, Thursday
afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-17

Clifford Gordon of Waterville. was in
town, Wednesday, to attend the High
school graduating exercises.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-17

with relatives in Watertown, Mass.
This is Mr.. Brann's first visit to Bos-
ton for q years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-17

The Ladies' Aid of the Methodist
church will meet this afternoon with
Mrs. r. N. Joscelyn, Highland avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-17

Oliver Hubbard reported for duty
Thursday, from an extended furlough
to Haverhill, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-17

James F. Curtis Of Chelsea, left on
the Ransom B. Fuller. Thursday. for
q visit with relatives in Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-17

George L. Randall Of Pittsfield, Mass.
was one Of the business visitors in
Gardiner, Thursday. -.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-17
West Virginia Prohibs. Against Miles

Clarksburg. w. Va, June 16.-The state
convention of the Prohibition party e,
for President, by a big vote, as II did
not know him to be a prohibitionist.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-17

An S-pound girl arrived. Wednesday
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Walter
Millett in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-17
END OF THE TERM.
Closing Programs With Interesting
Notes About Our Schools.

The city schools came to a close.
yesterday. for the summer vacation of
ten weeks. CHANGING back over the
work of the past year, the school board
expresses satisfaction and even graft
hcation. The work on the part of the
teachers has been most commendable.
The closing day exercises at Miss
Alice E. Perkins room, Grades w and
V, Clark Grammar school, were very
interesting. the following program be-
ing very successfully carried out:
CLARK GRAMMAR SCHOOL.
Words of Welcome. Catherine Currier
May Snowstorm. Genie Robinson
Memory Gem. ROXey Nye
A Partner Wanted, Joseph Peters
The Raincoach. Francis Varnev
Golden Keys
Celia Choate, Emma Rich. Annie Rich
Memory Gem. Vera Ferguson
The Toad's Toilet, Ralph Moore
Memory Gem. Willie Bush
Our Old Friend, Albert Tregembo
Today, Ina Waterson
|Poem-'Nobility, Grade Y
Busy Mans Country and Lazy Mans
Land, Alice Pooler
Grandmother's Maxims. Emma Dufresne
The Turnip. Mildred Tilden
The Rev. Mr.. Chickadee, Amy Tilden
Seeds, Eunice Niles
IlalSyS Pennies. RoXey Nye
Trying to Be UnselfSh.
William WOodside
Their Message, Doris Sands
Gather an Armful of Daisies.
Helen Chadbourne
Serve Where You Stand,
Imogene Wood
What the Burdocll Was Good For,
Leigh Webber. Alton Story. Norman Gray
Who Loved Best Myrtle Blodgett
Duet-"Scatter the Clouds,
Genie Robinson. Imogene Wood
Poem-"Keep Watch on Your Words
School
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-17

Prof. Il. l.. Packard, principal of
Leavitt academy. Turner, is visiting
friends in this city and vicinity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-17

Mrs. Warren Wight and granddaugh-
ter went to Portland, Thursday, on a
visit with relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-17

Miss Clara Burleigh left, Thursday,
to attend the graduation exercises at
the Gorham Normal school.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-17
SOUTH GARDINER.

Mrs. Clarence Mahar went to Bath
Thursday, on a visit with relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-17
HALLowELL ADVERTISEMENTS.
Daily ksnneber Journal
GARDINER.
JeurnsPs Telephone Call. 3.12

Percy White left, Thursday. for a
visit i'm Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-17

Mrs. Frank Smith and son left,
Thursday, for a visit with relatives in
Ellsworth.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-17

Mr.. and Mrs. Sidney G. Decker made
a trip to Portland, Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-17

X. OF p. Friday evening, a captain
will be elected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-17

The Sunshine Society will meet with
Mrs. d. NJ. Dale. Washington street.
this afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-17
WINTHROP.

Mr.. Parker is visiting his father-in-
law, S. l.. Merchant.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-17

The Woman's Relief Corps held its
regular meeting in Augusta, last night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-17

Miss Jennie Gray has gone to Wor-
cester to visit her brother, Bert Gray.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-17

Mrs. Alice White went to Boston,
Thursday, for visit with friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-17

Each team will play five games and the
prize-a fly rod-will be given to the team
| that wins the most games
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-17

Richard Casey left. Thursday, for a
visit with friends in Lewiston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-17

otherwise improving the appearance Of
his buildings on Fountain street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-17

A. A. Brann left, Thursday. for
business trip to Boston and visit
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-17

The baseball team has succeeded in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-17

Hiram E. I.ittlefield is painting and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-17
SOLD BY

Locke & Hewett,
F.. L. Weber,
Geo. D. Haskell.
rlerrill Bros,
Geo. w. Wadleiga,
A. NJ. Brown,
AUGUSTA,
+. N. Noyes,
J. e. Cunningham,
Farmers Supply Co.,
Chamberlain & Ladd.
GARDINER.
Chariss II. CIary,
HALLOWRLL.
Jackson, Towle,
WINTHROP
Polsome & Masterman,
READFIELD CORNER.
A. II. Bowman & Co.
MANCHESTER.
e. L. Cove,
Geo. A. Kennison,
Marcou & Terry,
Morrill, & Craig,
WATRRvILLR.
A. <. Mason,
Allan 4 Pollard,
WINSlOW.
w. e. Rideout,
BOWDOINHAM.
o. S. Sherburne & Co.,
RICHMOND
Fred p. Emmons,
BATH.
'ullER.h0LWAY CO., Distributors.
AND ALL LEADING GROCERa
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-17

full one from every standpoint. The
words of the class ode were as follows
and were written by Hermon Lander:
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-11-03
Shortening the Southern.

Mayor Howard Thompson of Gaines
vile, Ga, discusses in the course of
an interview published in the Atlanta
Constitution, the prospects and out
look of the shortcut to Birmingham.
1t appears that the country between
Rome and Gainesville, as well as those
two prosperous cities, is very much
interested in the project. In Gaines
Vile a citizens meeting was recently
leld, and Mayor Thompson was author
ICED to appoint a committee to nego-
tate for right of way. The results,
says Mayor Thompson, are very "grat-
flying" A charter is to be procured
at an early day, and the financing of
tho construction of the gap will soon
to undS rtaken.
At the Rome end of the gap mass
meeting was held last week. Promises
of warm support and cooperation were
made at this meeting. Mayor Thomp-
son says the proposed road can be
readily financed. because it will pass
through the section of Georgia richest
in minerals, timber, marble and agri-
cultural products" 1t will, besides,
shorten the line between Birmingham
and eastern cities SO miles, while it
will aid Birmingham's heavy tonnage
L. the matter of gradients and curves.
All roads in this country do not lead
to Atlanta, and the Gainesville short
cut will therefore be at all ex.
ceDJ4Onal
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-11-03
NATIONAL POLITICS.
The Vote Of the City.

From the New York World.
The most significant comparison to cast
light upon the probable preferences Of
the 6SS,0OO registered voters of New York
city Is that with the Cleveland figures of
1892. No presidential election since then
has been held upon party lines.
A comparison of registration figures is
impossible. In 1892 a considerable rural
population now included in New York
was not registered.
Cleveland's actual vote would give a
closer comparison, but even this is not
known with absolute accuracy, since the
present city boundaries were In some
cases driven straight across election dis
tricts and even town lines.
Closely enough for present purposes,
however, Clevelands plurality in what is
now New York ranged rather above ILL.,
500 In a vote of about $4,000
The registration of esS.OOO names prom
ises vote of $4,000 If the day be fine and
excitement keen, and of 645OOO if stormy
weather or apathy keeps voters from
the polls, with $4,000 as an average and
reasonable expectation.
II Mr.. Parkers plurality in 1904 should
prove precisely proportional to that OF
Mr.. Cleveland In the vote of 1899 1t would
reach $4,000 In light vote. or 10000 in a
vote well brought out, with $4,000 as a
reasonable medium.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-11-03

"Qute the most interesting game OF
football that will be played in Alabama
this season will take place next Saturday
at West End park, when the University
of Alabama will contest for honors with
Auburn on the gridiron," said an alumnus
of the former institution last night.
"While 1t is generally conceded that Au-
burn has the stronger team Of the Two
the university boys are very confident
and assert that they will play the game
of their lives, since a victory over Au-
burn would console them for number
of defeats at the hands of other teams.
The rivalry between Auburn and the
University of Alabama has been intense
for years and the fact that Auburn us
ually comes off the victor has not damp
ened the ardor of tn. university players
a particle. Each year they come to the
fray full of hope and this year they
really believe that they stand a good
chance to win.
while 1t is true that the Auburn eleven
has made a very fine showing so far
this season and will make warm race
for championship honors, the university
team has also been strengthened since
the last game played here against Glenn
son. One Of the best players on the Tus-
caloosa team is Burks, who Is a grid
iron star of the first magnitude. Great
things are expected of him in the game
next Saturday.
"As there are a number of Auburn and
University of Alabama alumni in Biz
mingham large attendance at the game
Is expected
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-11-03
Judue Parker in New Jersey.

OF all the admirable speeches OF
Judge Parker not one exceeds in plain
expression of true democratic doctrine
that made at Newark, N. j., on Tues
day night. After a discussion Of living
prices, and especially of the higher
cost of living established by the 453
trusts in the land-after going over
the economic ground carefully he
stated in few words what the demo-
cratic party stands for in the present
campaign, as follows:
Administrative extravaganza must be
checked; there must be equal opportunity
for all and special privileges for none;
this shall remain government of laws,
not of men,
"There must be a reform of the tariff.
"Thls nation will no more hold another
people in perpetual bondage than 1t will
tolerate the enslaving of individuals by its
citizens.
Overwhelming in independence are
these issues, pul dpoNe lhSh lO"ei tho
questions:
"Shall the partnership between the re-
publican leaders and the trusts continue,
with profit to both and hurt to the coun-
try?
"Shal the trust contributions of mil
lions to the campaign fund secure the
right to continue the wrongful taking of
many millions a year from the people?"
This is even better than the st.
Louis platform, because it brings the
issues up to today. 1t is better be-
cause it brings out the chief issue,
namely, government by the people or
government by the trusts. When the
st. Louis convention met the combined
action of the trusts could not be fore
seen. They are acting now as unit,
and Judge Parker brings the platform
up to the day of ballots.
No issue transcends that which re-
lates to the trusts and tariff monopo-
lies to control presidential elections,
thus robbing the mass of the people
of their dearest rights. The right of
self-government at home is at stake.
1t is the people versus the trusts, and
this issue must remain with us until
the republic falls and an oligarchy is
established, or the trusts are brought
under the laws of the land and taught
that the will of the many is supreme.
Judge Parker does right to place this
issue above all others, because until 1t
is settled all other issues sink relative
ly into small importance.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-11-03

popularity among the plain people Oh
his own state.
Chairman Taggart is a great organ
izer, and 1t is said he has every county,
even every township, well organized
against election day. Every possible
democratic vote will be brought out,
and every rightful opportunity will be
presented for the procurement of re-
eruits. The latest poll of the state
holds out hope that it will again go
democratic. Not a county has gone
u1visited by the democratic speakers
and canyassers. The state canvass is
aiding the national ticket, the demo
cratic nominee for governor. John W.
Kern, being especially popular and re-
spected.
The democrats of Kentucky propose
to see that the colonization of Ken
lucky negroes In Indiana for voting
purposes is reduced to a minimum, and
when colonization is prevented the
democrats Of southern Indiana always
give a good account of themselves.
The state Is essentially pivotal, and
news from it on next Tuesday nlgW
will be awaited with deep interest.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-11-03
TAX VALUES IN ALABAMA.

From the Mobile Item.
The Birmingham Age-Heraid finds cause
for pride on the part of Jefferson county
In showing that the taxable property of
this state has risen from $30S, 900 in
1908 to 1923, 165,S10 in 1904. The gain of this
year is s14,567 917, which is very credit
able sum- The assessed values are about
40 per cent of the true values, SO that the
states wealth seen by the county assess
ors totals up just about s517, 600, OOo-a still
more creditable aggregate.
Jefferson is far and away the leading
tax paying county of Alabama, and no
other county seecs to be envious of its
record in that respect. All are willing
that Jefferson should pay as much money
into the treasury as 1t feels like doing.
The tax values of Jefferson foot up this
year $50, ,20S being just about million
more than Mobile and Montgomery coun-
ties own up to having. Mobile county
ranks next to Jefferson in wealth. but it
is a poor second. After Montgomery
comes in order Dallas, Calhoun, Madison,
Talladega, Tuscaloosa, Walker, Etowah
Morgan. lneSe are the rlcn counties OF
Alabama. Morgans assessed valuation
Is about five and a half million dollars.
The county that pays the smallest amount
of taxes is Winston, its tax values
amounting to only sSs6.01s. No other
county is below the million dollar line.
1.-THE increase last year in tax values
was nearly per cent, and an annual in
crease of that proportion would soon
make Alabama a rich state, and that
seems to be what we are drifting to, as
nearly every county in this state reports
an increase in tax values
1t Is not in disparagement that Mobile
county is referred to in the above man
ner. AS a matter of fact Mobile county
in the past three years has made greater
advance than any county In the state, not
excepting Jefferson county, and If this
progress is continued a few years longer
Mobile county will no longer be poor
second" but will forge to the front even
of Jefferson county
The tax showing of the counties of Ala
bama are certainly very encouraging, and
1t requires no stretching of the imagina-
ton to see, in the very near future, that
Alabama will be the weaithiest state Of
its area in the SOUTH
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-11-03
IN HOTEL LOBBIES
Tragic ExperIenoe.


w. NJ Duncan, a prominent turpeH'','e
operator of Baker county Florioa'
had a son killed another shot and lett
for dead. a negro hand killed and nm
self shot twice about six weeks aso' -
what Is known as the Altman gang Whiie
on a Georgia Southern and florlua I lai
way train between Jacksonville ana d
go, Fla, was In Birmingham yestei uas'
Mr.. Duncan. when asked about MS llou-
BILE said that he did not Ike to TAX
about It. II am now on trip thronsh
Alabama and Mississippi SAID MI y
can. trying to find some pine lahu "He. {
can locate I have been compeileu 10
leave home In Florida IN oraer 70 NeeP
from being killed.
IT have inst come from Folkston, Ga,
where the Altmans were tried ana aequie-
ed last week for numbering my boy. l.
is impossible to convict them because
jury cannot be selected. They are 10
be tried again next month IN flof'ua
for killing my negro man, but DO not
SAPCAt 10 seq THEM CollNiSeS'
In reply 20 question as to what START
ed the trouble Mr.. Duncan salu tneS
were returning home from st, Augustine
where they had all been on an excursion
The Altmans had been drinking all cay
he said, and because negro attempted 10
pass through the smoking car where they
were, Jessie Altman, pulled out kniIe
and cut his throat, this happened 1ns'
before the Georgia line was crossed. Hls
eldest son went to the negro's assist
ance and while leaning over the negro
was cut through his heart, when he lei
Mr.. Duncan and his youngest son, start
ed to where he was and were both sho
down, Mr.. Duncan receiving two wounds
in his left side. and the boy woun'
through his chest. BY that time the trail
had reached Baxter, where the wounde'
were taken off end where the sheriff at
tempted to arrest the Altmans he wa
also shot by them. Governor Jennings o
Florida, the next day sent company o
the state troops up to Baxter and tn
soldiers arrested twenty-one of the gane
Mr.. Duncan Is now living in Valdosts
Ga, until no can find new location.