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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-09
FARMINGOAlE,

Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Mcdonald are
receiving congratulations on the birth
of a baby daughter.
Elmer McCausland returned to his
home in Hartford, last week, his wife
and daughter are still visiting in town.
Mrs. John Erann is rapidly improv-
ing in health.
girl baby arrived at-the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Foytar Satur-
day. IL
BELcRApE.v
The schools Of Belgrade. will COM
mence Sept. 5th, with the Exception of
the New Century. which viii commence
Aug. 18TH. The teacher i'm the Whittier
is Miss Marion Groves The High
school Will also begin on thesame date.
Mr. Brown of Auburn, gave an in
terestlng talk from the Bible at the
Lincoln sc n" to a full house,
Sunday at 10 A. M.
BENTON.
The Republicans win hold their
caucus In the town of Benton at the
town house, August 9Th; at O'Clock
r. NJ, Tor the purpose of nominating a
representative for the claesaa ,o,,-rs -
Penton, Albion. China and Windsor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-09
BRANCH MILLS.

Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Nalindy Of
Wrstboro. Miss. and their brother,
Fred Parmenter of Salem, Mass, arc
at their mothers Mrs. Althea Parmrn-
ter. of this village.
Miss Ella A. Dove left for Ocean
Park. "Wednesday. She intends staying
Il few weeks.
ON the beautiful monument made Of
Quincy granite and erected by Thorn
as Dnsmore, to the memory of the
early pioneers of the towns of China
ana Palermo. which stands on line
dividing the two towns in the village
of Branch Mills and contains the
names of between eighty and ninety of
the good old people that buffeted the
storms and struggles incident to new
countries. occurs the word "Dur-anki"
which seemed an enigma to the people,
as Mr.. DinSmore refused to explain
the meaning Of it. But it has been eX-
pla ined by reading the writings of Geo.
Smiths researches i'm Nipper in ancient
and EARTH" as it is called and is the
local representation of the great myth
illogical mountain of the world, the
summit of which reaches into the
heavens and the fountain of which is
laid in the Subterranean ocean.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-09
STATE NEWS.
KENNEBEC.
RIVERSIDE.

Miss Sibyl Bailey of Boston is visit
ing Mr.. and Mrs w. P. Bailey.
Mrs. George Aldrich and daughter
Gladys of Melrose, Mass. are visiting
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Foster.
Mrs. F. A. Spencer and daughter
Dolores. of Everett, Mass, are visiting
Mrs. G. E. Basford.
Mrs. ]. H. Reed is the guest of Miss
Clara Crowell at Boston Island.
Mr.. and Mrs. P. ]. Litchfield of
Wallaston, Mass, are the guests of
Mr.. and Mrs G. H. Phinney.
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Brown and
daughter Esma of Boston are visiting
Mr.. and Mrs. o. H. Brown.
r. f. Greenleaf of Everett, Mass.
and Miss Annie Hanks of Augusta
were calling on friends here last Sun
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. f. o. Brown are up in
the lake country for week.
The funeral services of Miss Arvilla
sherman were held last Sunday at
O'Clock, Rev. II. G. Booth officiating.
| The singers were f. G. Barrows, Miss
Hannah Alden and Mrs. G. |. Gilcrease
Rev. G. w. owen of Lynn. Mass, who
| has been passing his vacation in this
vicinity, preached at the Congre-
| gational church here Sunday morning
| ana had a fine sermon, his theme be-
ing "I.ife"-both physical and spiritual
He did not attempt (and no one does
attempt very much an explanation OF
life as a principlel but was content &c
accept it as a fact. as gift from the
Father. and enjoined upon his hearers
| the desirability of trying to attain Il
| that higher life which is the spiritua
life which comes rom Him through his
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-09
WEST GARDINER.

Mrs. John Curtis with her son, John
Curtis, Jr., who has been very i'll for
several weeks. spent Sunday with Mrs.
Curtis daughter, Mrs. James Small.
Mr.. Curtis has so far recovered from
his sickness that he will start this
week for Madison where he will spend
a week with his uncle, George Collins.
Mrs. Eta Burbank and child of
Massachusetts. are guests of Mrs. Bur-
banks sister, Mrs. Harry Spear
Mr. Foster of BOSTON, who has been
haying on Mrs. VIM. WOodbury's farm,
returned home last week.
Mrs. T.. A. Weston has gone to Bos-
ton to visit relatives.
SPEARS CORNER-Mrs. Russell
and daughters. Nellie and Ruth. guests
of Mrs. Alvin Spear. will return to their
home in Greenfield, Mass, on Satur-
day.
Mrs. F. J. Staples and daughter of
Augusta, were visitors here last week.
Chas. Colby is having an interesting
time breaking Il kicking horse.
Mrs. Rlaisdell Of High street is visit
ing he; son Fred ut the Corner.
Mrs. r. w. Rice and daughter have
been sick They were attended by DR..
Sawyer of Gardiner.
Even a busy man like F. P. Trafton
nuts in an occasional day at some of
the nearby ponds. fishing. His last
trip was unusually successful, the bass
biting well.
The picnic given on Wednesday by
the Ladies' Aid was very successful.
The attendance was good and large
number from the Gardiner Free Bap-
fist Sunday school came out. free
chowder was served. and candy, fruit
and ice cream sold.
r. NJ. Small of the Indiana Road has
been unfortunate in the loss of four fine
year-old hogs.
Hon. John A. Spear has been in at
tendance at the county commissioner
|conyantion at Bangor.
L. f. Spear who had IN i'll turn some
time since is improving and able to be
about.
NORTH MANCHESTER.
Don Fifeld. who has been spendine
his vacation with his parents. Mr.. and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-09
DEI.ICHTFIIL SEA TRIPH

DELIGHTFUL SEA TRIPS.
| New York to New Orleans.
Elegant New Passenger Steamships.
Leave New York every "wednesday at
Leave New Orleans every Wednesday 1t
noon, arriving New York Monday y.
For further Information address -
bldg. hi n. cURRIER r. Il. A.. 40
Washington st. Boston. Mass. ...au..1v
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-09
RAILROADS AND STEAMBOATS,.
s[IH6 sgz{l1|a1
In Effect June 8, 1904.
Trains leave Augusta - follows:

THROUGH TRAINS. :
e G0dhe WEsa ns;ex A. NJ i9s Lewist
and. Boston. Quebec and Montreal: so 4
NJ. 1910 A. NJ Sundays only. for Bath,
Lewiston. Portland and Boston, express
Phillips. ,Rangeley. Rockland, Fort
White Mountain points and fancas-
P. NJ. express for Brunswick, Bath, Rock
land, lewiston. Portland. Boston, Nom
trea1 and Chicago, connects at Portland
sn shPoqSa se sS tSr Nss g
urdey): arriving New York. I6 A. M;
SO p. NJ, Sundays only, for Portland and
through sleeper for New York as above;
40 P. M. for South Gardiner: 1000 p,
n. might Pullman). every night for Lew.
GOING EAsE12S A. N. 1nisht sx-
press), for skowhegan. Bangor. Moose
Stephen. St. Andrew, St. John via Cana
dian Pacific and Aroostook counties. 2.A
los A. M, for Waterville. skowhegan.
Belfast. Bangor. Ellsworth. Far Harbor,
Southwest HarDor and for Oakland. Bel.
Lewiston; SIS A. NJ. for WaterviIIe. New.
Bar Harbor; l2.9. noon for Ban
ssor Ar as r00t county, sSa'h~ Sanceboro
st. John and Halifax. Lewiston and way
stations. via Waterville and winthrop;
IA P. M, express for Bucksport and daily
to Bangor and Bar Harbor; $50 p. NJ, for
Waterville. Oakland North Arson. Bling.
ham, Skowheean, Belfast. Dexter. Dan
yer and Foxcroft. Greenville, Bangor, OLD
Town and Mattawamkeag: 1925 p. M, for
Waterville and for Skowhegan Saturdays:
SIS A. NJ. Sundays only. for Waterville,
Bangor and Bar Harbor.
The night Pullman train going East NJ
l245 A. M, runs every night, Sundays In
Guided, but not to Skuwnegan on Monday
mornings, nor on Sunday mornings to
Belfast, Dexter or beyond Bangor ex.
:epting to Bar Harbor and Wash CO. 4.
R.
daily for main line points.
ACCOMMODATION TRAINS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-09
CHELSEA.

F. c. Meader has been authorized to
perform the duties of constable during
the illness of the regular constable, j.
r. Meader.
The many friends Of John F. Lunt of
Augusta We're panied to learn of his
death which occurred last Friday night
quite suddenly. although he had been
in poor health for some time. Mr.
Lunt was for many years a resident of
this town. having married a daughter
OF Mr.. and Mrs. w. s. Dorr. He was
liked and respected by all. and the
sympathy of his old neighbors and
friends go out to the bereaved widow
and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Rhines Of Spring.
field. Mass, are visiting Mrs. Rhines'
parents. Mr.. and Mrs Robert Hunting
ton.
Noah G. Packard has been drawn to
serve as n traverse juror at the Sep
tember term of the Superior court at
Augusta.
Mrs. Julia A. Farnham, who has
been spending several weeks with rela-
tives in Augusta. returned home last
saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walton of Maiden,
Mass. who have been the guests of Mr..
and Mrs. Edward Geyer, returned to
their home last Saturday.
George Morgan and daughter and
Walter Morgan of Randolph, spent
Sunday in town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albion Patterson and
children of Gardiner. and Mr.. and Mrs.
Herman Patterson Of Augusta. were
guests of their aunt, Mrs. N NJ. Hem
|enway, Sunday.
Mrs. Laura Thompson and family
went to New Har6Or last Saturday for
a weeks outing. H. c. Lawrence and
daughter and son went, Monday, for a
few days.
The Misses Blanchard who have
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-11-27
His Metrical Pass.

When tho late William p White was
traffic manager OF tho Santo Flo Rail-
road he received a letter from Kansas
politician returning an annual pass OF
the year before. relates the Boston Post.
For some reason, another pass had not
been sent to the politician, who sent tho
following verse with the expired pass:
ALAS, 1t Is said no moro I'll deadhead
Ny way DER the gllstening rail,
Unless Mr.. White will consider It right
To send me a pass by mail"
This communication pleased White. He
took the expired pass and made an en-
dorsement across the face In red Ink. and
then added his signature, u complicated
series of scratches familiar to every
sante Re conductor, This was the In
scrlption:
The conductor Will pass the bundle Of
gas ~
From March till the middle OF Lent,
Like any deadhead without red.
Let him ride to his hearts content"
The pass was used by the politician and
was accepted unquestionably by the con-
duotors,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-11-27
GOMPERS ELECTED
PRESIDENT AGAIN
m A..ociotad pes,

(Dy Associated Press.) II
SAN FRANCESCA CAL. N ov.s 26.-San-
uel Gompcrs was practically unanimously
elected president of tho American Fed
Grafton OF Labor to-day One delegate,
Victor Berger. OF Milwaukee, a leader Of
the Socialist Democratic party, voted in
the negative, and asked that his vote be
so recorded.
Mr.. Gomrers was given a great ovation
When he retook the gavel.
Secretary Frank Morrison and. Treasu-
rer John B. Lennon were unanimously
chosen to serve another term.
The majority and minority reports Of
the committee on resolutions on the fight
between longshoremen and scamen was
voted down. and the matter now stands
in the position as 1t did before the con-
vention met. The Federation will meet
Eext year in Pittsburg.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-11-27
Where He Differed.

Representative Richardson Of Tennes-
soc. tells Of campaign conducted by
Governor Bob Taylor In that State, says
Harper's Weekly
MS,ting for the first time a delegate
State Convention, Mr., Taylor said:
u am glad to met you. sir. have
known your father for a good many years,
but this is the first time ! have had the
pleasure OF seeing you see, sir, that
the son is q better looking man than the
father"
"Oh. come. Governor" replied the dele
gate, banteringly, you needn't try to jol-
ly mo that way for I'm for Barksdale all
right. even II tho old man Is for you.
Governor Taylor smiled In reflective
way. my dear sir" he replied, ~ mere-
" said found YOU q better boxing man
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-11-27
PHI BETA KAPPA.
This Distinguished Society to
Have Annual Celebration.

The regular annual reunion and celebra-
ton OF the mother chapter Of this famous
literary society will be held at William
and Mary College on Monday, December
the 9Th instant, at P. NJ. Several dis
Inguished men will be Initiated. The
speaker of the occasion will be President
Lyon G. Tyler. OF the College OF William
and Mary: the poet, Rev. DR.. b. D. Tuck
or, OF Norfolk, Va.
The chapter; at William and Mary is the
only chapter In Virginia. At tho last
meeting of the supreme legislative body
OF the society, charters were granted to
the University OF North Carolina and the
University of Texas. Tulane and the Uni
versIty OF Virginia were laid over for three
years, owing to some flaw in their ap-
plications.
William and Mary has membership OF
about seventy five of the most prominent
educators, scholars and literateurs in vlr-
gnia, and is yearly adding to her num-
bers, IN ss M III
Among those 10 be Initiated at the next
meeting are Colonel Walter H. Taylor,
OF Norfolk, the we'll known historian OF
Lees campaigns; Governor A. ]. Mon
tague, the educational Governor OF Vir-
ginia; Colonel Archer Anderson. Colonel
William A. Anderson and DR. George Ben
Johnston, and Rev. James p. Smith, OF
Richmond. all prominent In Intellectual
pursuits; Hon. r. Walton Moore, OF Fair
fax county, tho prominent constitutional
lawyer: and Mr.. William W. Old. OF Nor
folk, one Of the ablest jurists and stu-
dents Of ca non law In the South.
1t is the object Of this society to re-.
cognize such men and join them together
In an association under the charter Of
this venerable literary coterie established
at William and Mary College on the 9th
OF December 1776. S
The officers are: President. Judge r. T.
w, Duke; vice-presldent, Rev. DR.. Wfar-
ton; secretary, Dr., J. Leslie Hall, and
treasurer. DR.. n. +. Garrett.
Tho principal executive officer Is DR..
j. Leslie Hall.
All Of these men have achieved q hgh
mark In the literary world, and have
reflected credit ION the fraternity OF
scholars which they represent.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-11-27
suit of the war Davis said he Just didn't
know and would not guess.
JACOB BERRY & co.
Make ASSIGNMENT
Rv Associated Press !

NEW York. November 26.-Jacob Berry
and Harold L. Bennett. comprising the
firm of Jacob Berry e. Co.. members
OF the Consolidated Stock Exchange, to-
day made an assignment for the benefit
OF creditors to Asbel P. Fitch. The La
bilties are estimated at 100000, while
the nominal assets are placed at from
s15o,0oo to 900. The firm was one OF
the oldest brokerage concerns in this
city. having been established in 1866 It
held membership on the Consolidated
Stock Exchange. the New York Produce
Exchange and the Philadelphia Stock
Exchange. 1t dealt in stocks. bonds,
grain and cotton.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-11-27
Copper Companies Win.

(By Associated Press)
KNOXVILLE, TENN, November 26,-
Tho Tennessee Supreme Court to-day
held as constitutional an act OF the L.egts-
.lature of 1891 relative to the non-labil-
lily OF certain corporations from damage
alleged to accrue to vegetation from
smoke from copper roasting ovens in the
Ducktown. Tenn. copper belt. The deci-
sion is in favor OF the several copper
companies Of Ducktown, and dssolves
a perpetual injunction granted by a lower
court, nhibiting the operation OF copper
roasting beds on the ground that they
are nuisances. The Supreme Court held
they are not nulsances. and damages
cannot be recovered as a result of the
failure OF vegetation to thrive there-
ahoutS. l-..a 81. tEI4-l
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-11-27
.AWFULLY QUILL, SAYS
D|SGUSTED DAVIS.
Novelist Had to Stand -Four
Miles OF and Look at Battle.
Thinks Kuroki Is Dead.
(special t. The Tlm,te,s.pIspatch.

Especial to The Times DIspatch.)
PHILADELPHIA. New 26.-Richard
Harding Davis is back from the wars.
1t was his fifth campaign, and something
bit out Of the ordinary happened to
him. He was mixed up with a lot OF
Japanese cabinet ministers and generals,
who did not believe in letting war cor:
respondents dash up any Santiago Hills
His adventures included q five weeks
advance into Manchuria, followed by a
quick seven days retreat. Previous to
that there had been four months OF
marking tino in Toxic. The dog show
brought Mr.. Davis to his native heath.
He had one exhibit. an animal picked
up In the Orient. with which to create
a sensa ton. Mrs. Davis accompanied her
husband. 4. js5i ri
The creator OF Gallagher" was as usual
1 in faultless attire, He wore blue serge
suit with extremely long coat. His shirt
was pale yellow. bordering on champagne
color. He carried a heavy walking stick
In one gray goved hand and newspapers
and dog photographs in tho other. s
But the thing that really outshone all
( else in his get up was bracelet that
Mr.. Davis wears. There were rumors
from the New York Horse Show last
week that men were affecting this sort
of ornament. Mr.. Davis's looks like
black calf leather. In the center OF tho
bracelet on the under s!do Is set q
tiny watch.
About the teahouses? They were all
very we'll as novelty. But after the
first two weeks they became tiresome
The Geisha girls In them are no more
than eleven or twelve years DID, They
can't talk English and we could not
talk Japanese. Imagine a lot OF news
paper men being able to get entertain
ment out of such places We would have
been much happier even In Sioux city.
4 I'VE sailed to within 81 xmles OF Port
Arthur. Then we we're told to look. y"
When asked about his war adventures.
Davis replied: Tho less said the bet
ter. Tho six months spent In the East
regard as six months OF my life wasted.
/ was q failure. There Is not any use in
denying that. But there will be plenty
OF other chances to redeem myself
"The American people seemed to have
been hypnotized by the Japanese. All
can saXis that intensely admire them.
and intensely dislike them, II said any
thing more you wouldn't believe mo.
eve came up somewhere near the main
army and that was TIE nearest we ever
arrived at the front. We remained four
miles back Of the fighting for four days..
Then we became disgusteds
II wrote story about 1t and then
locked 1t UP, Some time when ! feel
less bitter. I'll bring 1t out, rewrite It,,
and treat 1t as a joke
Some war correspondents may like
to sit on hill four miles away and
watch smoke rings and write stories
about tho battles. DON'T"
DO you believe that General I<urokl is
dead?"
,'Yes. L heard that before left japan.
Since then a friend has Informed mo It
10 true
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-11-27
No Hunting in Palestine.

The late Bishop Beckwith, of Georgia,
was fond Of his gun and spent much Of
his time hunting, says a representative
from that State. One day the bishop was
out with his dog and gun and met q mem
her Of his parish, whom he reproved for
inattention to his religious duties.
You should attend church and read
your Bible,'' said the bishop. }sia
81 do read my Bible, bishop, was the
answer ..'and t don't find any mention Of
the apostles going a-shooting.
mo" replied the bishop, 1.-THE shooting
was very bad in Palestine, SO theywen
fishing Instead. sss * " .S *
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-11-27
ORGANIZING FARMERS
ALL OVER THE SOUTH
nv Associated ,Press)

va 11I71-1 lBy -AssocIRted .Presa) ~
MACON, GA. Nov $.-Hon. IIarvie
Jordan, president OF the Southern Cot
ton Growers Association, is taking the
lead in movement to organize the
Southern farmers into an effective union.
and already in this State many such
organizations have been perfected. IN
other States, notably in Texas, the union.
sentiment Is progressing very rapidly, and
1t is expected that it soon will have
spread over the entire South. Tho official
name of the organization is The Farm
ers' Educational and Cooperative Union
of America ;" 81
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-11-27

all OF his property was in his wife's
NAME and therefore exempt from the
debt OF $3.50. Some months later Spreck-s
els was sitting in the lobby Of the Ebbittj
House at Washington, reading his paper
when the same friend came UP and ac-a
costed him. do you know what's the
matter with Blapk r. asked he. IN Q, IS
said Spreckels, what ~ He's got rheu-l
matism,' answered the friend. Mr.
Spreckels returned to the perusal of his
paper. Has he got It In his wife 81
name ?'she asked casually. 5i u. VI l
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-11-27
Teachers Ignorance.

We'll, Johnny" asked Mr. McRobin-
son, nhow do you like your new teach
or? Pretty smart isn't she?''
Nav" responded Johnny, sourly ac-
coraing to the Plttsburg Post. "she amt"
How do you know
She Wuz telln' us to-day that JEFF
fries wuz an Engllsh judge
"Well. what's wrong with that7'
"Shucks,," said Johnny, In deep dis
guest, " thought everybody knowed
that Jeffries wuz the American sham
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-11-27
Merchant Marine,
/Rv A..oclaVHd Praan

WASHINGTON, Nov. ees-The Mer-
chant Marine Commission was in ses-
sion again to-day engaged In preparlng
grcss, Regarding the work OF the COM
mission Senator Galltnger, Its chairman,
to-day issued a statement which con-
cludes; 3
owners consulted by tho commission. de-
clared that the passage OF q simple FREQ
ship law without some further oncour-
agement to American shipping. would do
nothing whatever to increase the Ameri-
can Merchant Marine" 5
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-11-27
De Orc Still, Champion.

N I lBy Associated Press.)
n ST. LOUIS. November 26.-Alfredo De
Orc. OF New York pool champion Of the
world, tonight successfully defended his
title against the challenge Of Thomas
Hueston, of ST. Louis. by defeating him
In the third and final block Of six hun
bred points by a score Of 1888 to ISL The
total score was: Dc Orc, 600; Hueston.
40 gss45 .$E85 5,g$iis Hi ,st5lt58@A 53$#l
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-11-27
His Literary Disease.

Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes Of &the3
Supreme Court OF the United States, says
that Il certain prolific auth or W whose
novels were anything but popular once nee
consulted the elder Holmes. /. lli
II am not at all In good health. SAID
the author. IT have thought, DR.. FI dimes.
that, perhaps. I write too, much for my m
constitution 6
Not FOR your constitution, my dear
fellow, gently replied the genial doctor,
''but for your reputation. "-Boston Post