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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1905-09-26
STRANGE CASE OF
PROFESSOR CURTIS

Editor Advertiser: I wish to explain
the case of G. C. Curtis. a guest of
the house on or about June 20, 1905.
On Saturday of June II. Mr.. Curtis
came to me and asked how he might
climb Mauna Loa mountain. To him
/ stated that we never let our horses
for that purpose, and he says why not?
Well, because they often never live to
return or perhaps die in a few days
after. said he would have to go to
kapapala ranch (Mr. Monsarrat's) and
there he would find native man who
ETC., for the climb. How much would
it cost? 1 said SIS for one going up.
Well, could 1 let him have horse to
ride to kapapala ranch with, and L
said yes. So L rang up Monsarrat's
but he was out. I then rang up Mr..
Geo. Lycurgus, Hilo, and asked him if
the horse could go to the ranch with
Mr.. Curtis and that he would send it
back by stage the next day. Mr. Ly-
curgus said yes, so l started him away.
with the understanding that he was
to telephone me on his arrival, and
inform me if the horse was on its way
back Was worried about it, so on
Sunday 1 tried to telephone, but could
not get an answer, so on Monday a.
m. early l rang up the ranch and no
one was there except a native and
Mr.. A. B. Loebenstein, a guest at the
time, interpreted to the native for me.
and he said the man had gone TO the
mountain on Sunday p. m. and ridden
our horse, which he was forbidden to
do. as it was not a horse for that
climb.
On the following Tuesday night on
his way to Volcano House ex-Sheriff
Searle passed him and told us he was
leading the horse about miles away,
and that the horse was very lame He
arrived about p. m, turned the horse
10 the stable, never said l, yes or no
to anyone. Went in to dinner and the
following morning Mr.. Lycurgus asked
him about the trip and horse, etc. He
said, What will it cost me?'' Mr..
Lycurgus said SIS. He absolutely re-
fused to pay it. We not only lost the
use of the horse, the four days he was
away. but for three weeks after he
was stiff, swollen and of no use what
ever. You all know the cost of those
trips, and know it is more where only
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1905-09-26

one takes it. If a party go up it is
a little less. Mr.. Lycurgus then told
him he would make it $50 (you must
remember it is Is miles each way to
kapapala ranch before the climb, and
he says Why can buy any amount OF
those horses for s.. So" As he left Ho-
noiulu without paying for the horse,
we now feel that he had his nerve and
got to the mountain and back with all
his valuable information for Harvard
University very cheaply We doubt if
he has anything to do with university
as he said he did, for Mr.. Pickering,
professor of Harvard. said he had
never heard of him. He might have
been a student. nothing more.
OUNCE F. GREGGS
Volcano House, August %, 1905.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1905-09-26
THE JUDGE
SAID ''CAWF'
BerteImann Case Has
Some Humorous
Points.

! The threat of counsel for F. Bertel-
mann, charged with gross cheat, made
| yesterday before Police Judge Whit
| nev that he would block the legal work
| of the County Attorneys office for the
next three months, caused something
| of broad grin TO pervade the COM
| posite countenance of those present in
| the room when it was uttered. Deputy
| County Attorney Milverton smilingly
rejoined that counsel could subpoena
| the whole city if he liked.
The threat was made after the Ber-
| telmann case had gone on for hours,
with CONSTANT objections on the part
of Bertelmanns counsel.
Bertelmann himself was on the stand
much of the time. Bertelmann is
charged with representing himself as
a Federal officer and all manner of
personages while getting Chinese and
Japanese to subscribe to ads. in
Chinese-Japanese directory which he
alleges he is about to publish. He
stated in tones which could be heard
block away that he never represented
himself as Federal officer, police
officer, member of the Board of Health
or Board of Education, just himself,
that was all
Bertelmanns counsel continually
claimed that Mr.. Milverton was dis
torting the testimony given by Bertel-
smiled.
When Bertelmann was asked if he
had not employed a native boy to help
him, he explained that he had done so.
1t was a boy he did not know, except
that the youngster had told him he
was thoroughly acquainted with GER
tain neighborhoods, and was therefore
a good agent to have.
4 don't know much about this boy,
explained Bertelmann. He told me
that he carried sticks around some
where in Manoa valley-you know
some sticks they play with, and
''Gawf. is what you refer to, and the
boy was a caddy.' explained the Court
lueidly
While endeavoring TO put certain
questions to Bertelmann, Milverton
found mountain of objections made
by Bertelmann's counsel piling up.
Your honor, when I begin to get his
witness in a tight corner. he begins
objecting and without reason protest
ed Milyerton.
you will have a sweet time getting |
me in a tight corner, let me tell you
was the reioinder.
We'll, 1 object to counsel coaching |
his Witness concluded Milverton.
The bulk of Bertelmann's testimony |
was to show that he had collected 81 |
each from Japs and Chinese for insert |
ing their names in his directory. He
gave a receipt and took the money. |
He explained to the court that he had |
been delayed in his directory scheme |
because he spent four months in Jail |
at the time he was undergoing trial |
in the Federal court |
The case has not been finished.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-14
SALMON MOUNTING.
Homer r. Dill Has Splendid Specimen
His New Process.

While baseball really OverShadoWS
all other sports ut present, there is a
little something doing in other lines.
including lines which have hooks at
tached to them. This fact is well il
Illustrated at Homer r. Dill's taxiderny
establishment, where anglers have
brought to be mounted specimens of
all the gamy fish that swim in Maine
waters. One of these specimens Is a
handsome salmon, which. wren it was
caught at Lake Cobbosseecontee, lack
ed but little OF weighing 10 pounds.
This year. more markedly than ever
before, the fishermen are showing q
tendency to forego the pleasure of eat
ing their finny victims, and are having
them mounted. This is probably duo
to the fact that in these enlightened
days a person, in telling fish stories,
must support his statements with sub
stantial evidence or lose mis- reputation
as an honest man. But. whatever the
reason, those who have enticed the citi-
zens of the deep TO place confidence in
an artificial fly haze kept Mr.. Dill so
busy that he had to give up the vaca-
ton which he intended to enjoy after
finishing his engagement at the BROOK
Tyr Institute Museum.
The mounting of fish by method,
which is far from being in general use.
envolves a most interesting process,
and one that is extremely difficult. The
finished specimen consists OF almost
nothing beside the skin, and, even If
large, is SO light that a breath Will
move it. This method is great i'm
provement over the old one. which was
similar to that followed in mounting
animals, the life-like effect is better
and more lasting. 1t is probable that
Mr.. Dill will at an early date mount
several specimens in the new way, for
the Natural museum at the State
House in Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-14

proceeds are to go to the Athletic AS
ISOLATION of Colby College to which
both cities owe n debt, financial and
| moral, for the satisfaction OF Witness
ing their games on the finest. fastest
diamond and from one of the best
grand STANDS which the State Of Maine
contains.
The Waterville supporters Of base
ball nave certain reason to feel graft
fled with their success on the diamond.
thus far this season, as the following
facts will show. first. that we are con-
ferring favor on the baseball inter-
ests Of any community in the State
whenever we can find in possible to
visit them on business and second. that
the management at present, has act
ually more engagements than he is.
at present able to cope with. Man.
ager Salisbury, the latter part of last
week. received two kilograms from the
manager Of the Portland team.
in the second message offering him 50
per cent. of the profits if he would
agree to play n game there this present
week. These kilograms were later fol-
lowed by letter in which the Portland
man said that Waterville would prove
find and that, relying upon the increas-
ing public sentiment which looked With
favor on the Wate7ville men, he would
be willing for us to come to Portland
under any consideration which we
might choose to accept
1t is gratifying that we are able to
exhibit Il class of baseball which the
largest city in Maine looks upon with
eyes of respect if not admiration. The
cordial invitation hi $ been accepted.
The baseball schedule which has
been arranged by Manager G. Sails
bury, covering, in as far as is at pres
ent known. this week and next, is as
follows: Tuesday, the benefit" game
with Fairfield followed by two other
games during Thursday and Saturday
OF the same week. On one week from
today, We play Old Orchard. which
game will be followed on the next day
with game in Portland, with Port
land. Wednesday and Saturday. our
weekly engagements will be Kert with
Fairfield
IL is no wonder that certain parties
IN the city are becoming FESTIVE under
the continued balancing of the base
ball honors of Waterville and Fair
field. Surprising 4 man, who pretends
TO be perfectly loyal to his own team,
VIII not bet on the other fellows or.
supposing that he il not 30 scrupulous
ABOUT Keeping back his money-hjs
chances are about even in either case.
mere Is one good feature in our local
sports which has been in evidence, thus
lar and this is, no families have be-
come impoverished over heavy losses
in betting.
A rumor which seemed, at the time.
10 have some reasonable foundation
was circulated, Saturday afternoon. to
me effect that Captain Ready had re-
signed his position as captain and one
OF the pitchers of the Wateryille team.
Mr.. Ready, in ar interview, last even
iis' made the statement that he
thought his way would be clear to re-
main with the team. and, for the pres
eht, at least, he had no intentions of
leaving Waterville.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-14
BASEBALL NOTES.
Augusta Will Play Fairfield, Today
The Interest Is Now Great.

The Augusta Trolley League team.
which, at present leads the league, will
meet Fairfield in struggle for
supremacy, on Alumni field. this af-
ternoon. Little ju lgement can be
formed as to the outcome of the battle
and the game will be watched with a
corresponding amount of interest.
The benefit game. which was to have
been played, as per agreement with the
Waterville management and the Colby
Athletic Association, on some date
agreeable to the management before
the close Of the present baseball sea-
son. will be played between the same
and Fairfield, Tues
Gay afternoon, and will be called at
$50 o'clock. 1t will be borne in mind
that another rubber game is yet to be
played. Five games stand to the Gre dit
of either side. Who viii win the
sixth! Come and see for yourself. The
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-14
Martin McNiH.

Martin McNiff, one of the well-known
members of the Home, and before his
admission to the hospital as a patient
an employee there and later in the
quart department, died at the
hospital. Sunday morning. aged SIS
years. Mr.. McNiff was by birth a ma
tive of Dublin, Ireland. and was adj
mitted to the Home from Nashua. n
H., in 1896. He served two enlistments
during the Civil war, one in the navy
and the other in c Co. of the 18th Me.
Infy. A brother, Thomas McNiff, of 90
Fletcher street, Lowell, Mass. survives
him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-14
River Front News.

The height of the season has arrived
for the steamers of the Eastern Steam
ship Co. and the business, both in
freight and passengers, is enormous.
The Ransom Ii. Fuller brought a large
cargo and a long passenger list, Satur-
day morning, and sailed, in the after
noon, with ldrges consignments and ev-
cry staterOom sold. The Kennebec
brought numerous eXcursionists, yes
terday.
The motor launch Dixon of Boothbay
Harbor, was up the river, yesterday,
with Il party of eight.
The barge Baltic, with coal for the
Hollingsworth & Whitney Co., arrived,
yesterday.
Tie steamer Wiwurna arrived, last
evening, to take an excursion from To-
gus, today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-14

A moment of considerable excitement
was occasioned in Depot square, late Sat
urday afternoon, by a horse that became
frightened at an electric car. SO fran
tically did the animal dash about end
so nearly impossible were his movements
to Judge that every person in the imme-
date vicinity. excepting the driver, VINO
was otherwise engaged, fed TO a place OF
safety, while others beyond the danger
zone stretched their necks in eagerness
to see all that occurred. The man be-
hind the reins soon managed to subduo
his steed and normal conditions were re-
stored
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-14
Diamond Notes.

Allen. who is doing good work at second
base for Gardiner, will probably end ms
enga cement here. Aug. %. His early de-
parture will be regretted. but he says ne
is going to teach. this fall. and will nave
to leave the diamond in good season 10
begin the struggle in the schooirooHi'
which will begin about Sept l.
Arthur Became passed Sunday at MS
home in Wiscasset., Beane has pitched a
good game, this season. fact Which Is
acknowledged by both players and 1ans'
and his record would be a brilliant one
had hard luck been eliminated.
Heat and humidity may have been re-
sponsible or the strange way in which
Parker umpired the game here. saturday,
but nearly all the ans take Il less char
liable view of ii.
Kane will be back in the game. this
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-14

The SkoWhegan team went through
Waterville, Saturday afternoon, TO play
the Newport baseball team Some of
the fellows showed n slight inclination
to take part in the game which Water
vile was to play within a short time
from the hour when the change of
trans was made. Of course the part
winch they would aspire to play would
be the part Of spectators, but even that
would have been appreciated by thei.
NaterVille friends and also the friends
OF their own county. the Fairfelds.
snappy looking set Of fellows they were.
too. We hopa they will be able to ar
range with us for IN official call. some
day before the end of the season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-14
Among the recruits who will undere

Among the recruits who will undergo
medical examination at the hospital
this morning, as a condition precent to
admission. are Charles II. Thompson Of
Boston. late musician, Goth Mass. Band;
Edward p. Else of Templeton, Mass,
late X Co., 1st Mass. Militia; Joseph
Allen of Charlestown. Mass, late d
Co., Sth Me. Infy., and Charles ]. Hayes
of Woburn, Mass, late H Co., 18th Me-
Infy. Thompson is quartered in the hos
pltal. Fiske in H Co.. Allen in D Co. and
HAYES iii \ Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-14
Funeral of EIum BENJAMIN.

The funeral Of the late Elum Ben
jamin was held at O'Clock, Sunday
afternoon, from the residence of Ros-
coe T.. Carleton, 159 Highland avenue.
There was large attendance of friends
and relatives. The services were con-
Quoted by Rev r. NJ. .Ioscelyn, pastor
of the Highland Avenue VI. f. church.
Excellent music was furnished by a
quartet consisting of Mrs. Lancaster,
Mr.. McCausland, Mr.. Anderson ana
Mrs. Preble. There was a profusion of
floral tributes. Interment was made at
Oak Grove cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-14

In spite of the fact that n great
many people were at the Islands AMI
nearly as many others at inland resorts,
Saturday evening was one Of the bus
lest of the summer. Even when the
electric light system won't out of COM
mission. candles and kerosene lamps
were hastily pressed into service and
business went merrily on. The drug
stores and confectionery stores
naturally had an extraordinary patron
age, because the high temperature
made soda and ice cream almost ne
ceSSitY of life.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-14

The oppressive heat of saturday af-
ternoon proved too much for a large
dog. VIII, i vas wandering about in
the vicinit, ii ,,"r"s mill. After q few
peculiarly executed rapcrs the canine
plunged into n clump of bushes. and.
from the expression on his face. seemed
prepared 10 take up the trail on the
happy hunting ground. Dut thus it was
not to be. There We're several men at
work near by. and they went to dog
eie's rescue. With them they took 4
pail Of cold water, and with this they
treated their patient so successfully
that he was able to proceed to his home
within a short time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-14

The hot days of last week inspired
nearly everyone to make plans for an
outing. Sunday, and from the deserted
appear ance of the city, yesterday. it
seems probable that very few plans
failed. The chief signs of activity We're
seen at the Maine Central station
where large gathering assembled to
take the excursion train for Old Or
chard. and at the station of the A.. w
& CT. Ry, where a crowd met every car
and was carried away to some cool,
sylvan retreat. The steamer Gardiner
also took a large number away from
the city, many went canoeing to Pleas
ant pond and othes piled the river in
motor boats.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-14

Miss Franc Landers returned, Satur-
day afternoon, on the steamer Fuller
to her home in Boston, after a short
visit in this city. Miss Landers form
erlv resided here, ana was a popular
member of the younger social set. A
number of her friends. including a large
representation OF the Shu Shu Gan
Club, gathered at the dock to say fare
well. Miss Landers was accompanied
on the trip to Boston by Miss Carrie
stone. Of this city. Miss Nellie Morris,
Who has been, for some time, the guest
of her sister, Miss Maud \. Morris in
Gardiner. and several others. who JOIN
ed tie party at Bath.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-14

DIR. Ralph w. Goss Of Lewiston, has
rendered his resignation as inferno, to
take effect. Aug. IL. DR.. Goss during his
years stay at the Home, has made
many friends. both professional and
social, whose best wishes for his future
success go with him, and who are con-
graduating him most heartily upon his
approaching marriage to Miss Emma
Clark Dixon Of Lewiston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-14
Charles w. Turner.

Word was received in the city. yester-
day, announcing the death of Charles
w. Turner. formerly Of Randolph. which
occurred at Detroit, Mich, where he was
located teaching music. No particulars
We're given. His age was about 43 years
Mr.. Turner was well known in Gardi-
ner, and his friends will regret to learn
of his oath.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-14

J. Fields Murray, formerly for many
years proprietor of the Maine Central
restaurant in this city. has bought the
stock and business owned and conduct
ed by II. ]. Schmitz on Main street. 1t
is said, and there is surely reason for
the superstition, that Mr.. Fields will
when his operations shall have been
fully under way. have as fine a lunch
counter as his general advantages
would seem to require for his class of
trade.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-14

Hotel arrivals. Saturday and Sunday:
c. w. Aver. L. E. Aver, A. n. aver,
Gloucester: r. ]. Johnston. Boston; J.
p. Lyon, North Abingdon, Mass; ]. O.
kneeland, Swanville; G. G.. More,
J. \. Mako, Brewer; Mr.. and Mrs. A
S. Hall, South Gardiner; Mr.. and Mrs.
l.. c. Boynton, Everett, Mass; Miss
Marguerite Sutherland. Miss Jennie
Sutherland, Gardiner; Miss Sadie
Campbell, Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-14

Gen. George B. Lord of New York
is passing few days in this city, de-
livered an address at the randolph
VI. E. church. last evening. lie TOOK
for his subject Our National Glory
and treated it in a way that was great
Nv appreciated by the large attendance
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-14

Members of the Bombahook Tribe of
Red Men are making preparations for a
grand peace dance to take place Labor
day in Wilson hall. No pains will be
spared to make the event in every way
as successful as the fairs and dances
given by the Red Men in the past. The
music will be furnished by Carey with
an orchestra of seven pieces.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-14
VAUDEVILLE.

The remains of the late Mrs. w. o.
Aver. who died in Brockton. Mass, will
arrive here, this noon. A brief funeral
service will be held at the Baptist YES
try. ut $3.50 o'clock. this afternoon. DR..
G. ID. b. Pepper will officiate. The
burial will be in the family lot in Pine
Grove cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-14

William Walden of Boston, died at
the hospital. Friday night, aged 65
years. Mr.. Walden served from Sep
TENDER. 1850, to July, 1863. in D. Co. of
the 5th Mass. Infy., and had been a
member of the Home since October.
1892. The funeral will be held at the
chapel at o'clock, Tuesday afternoon,
Chaplain Burrage officiating. The sur
geons pronounced the cause of death
heat exhaustion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-14
Distress After Meals
Blddeford, Me. Tulv Of TOO,

Biddeford, Me-, July 26, 1903.
Dear Sirs:-
| have used the Il. F." Bitters for
she relief OF headache, bilious and sour
stomach and distressed feeling after
meals. 1t always gives relief in short
h ti,ne. | always keep it i'll the house to
MRS. JENNIE STAPLES.
;. When you feel doubtful after eating
It IS safe to take a teaspoonfuI Of ~
r.. The True T.. F." Atwood's AT.
tiers. IS cent? .. all store,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-14

Ellsworth Goodrich. the 5-year-old son
Of A. F. Goodrich. fell from n load of
hay while playing about his nome on
Maple street. Sunday afternoon, sustain
ing painful injuries to his right arm and
shoulder.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-14

Arson Herrin of Boston, arrived in
the city, Friday, to visit friends in his
native town Whome he has not seen
during the past five years since his par
ents moved away. He dropped the in
formation, i'll the course Of a few rn-
marks to a friend, that his brother,
Herbert Herrin, had recently been APP
pointed to the position Of assistant sup
ervisor at the Eastern Maine Insane
HOspital of Bangor
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-14
Peculiar Disappearance

j. ID. Runyan. of Butlerville, O., laii
.ne peculiar disappearance OF his pain
rul symptoms. of indigestion and BILL
business, to DR.. Kings New Life
Fills. He says: "They are a perfect
remedy. for dizzinesss. sour stomach.
headache, constipation, ETC." Guar
anteed at Bowditch & Webster Co. Of
Augusta; Simpson Drug Co, Of Water.
Vile, drug stores. prics &c,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-14
WATERNILLE.

Three-ba hit-COX. Two-base hits
Barnstead. Jones. Ready. Allen. Stolen
bases-Bradley. Jones. Cox. Ready. Nc
Conroy, Roderick. Cowing 2. Corcoran,
Crawford Double plays-Joncs to Sher-
lock to Bradley; circuit to Sd to Conroy.
Hit by pitched ball-McLellan. Base on
balls-Off Cox. Conroy .. Roderick; off
era Word, Clark, Barnstead; off Ready.
Clark. Struck out-By Crawford. Clark.
Leahy; by Ready. Cox, Barnstead. Sac
rifice hits-Taylor. Reeve. Umpire,
Knowlton. Time. ESQ. Attendance, 1000.