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Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1906-12-20

ing to prison an Italian who for a quar-
ter of century lived well by swindling
resident relatives of immigrants. His
game was to represent himself as agent
of a steamship company, and on the
strength of this misrepresentation in
duce an ignorant countryman to pay
him ten or twenty dollars, supposedly
to obtain the release of relative or
friend from Ellis Island. He invariably
guaranteed to secure the release of an
immigrant already passed for admttance
by the officials. In this way he built
up quite a reputation among the more
ignorant Of his countrymen; but at last
the Society for Italian Immigrants
caught him, and the vicinity of the
Barge Office will know him not for a
year or two.
While protection from harpies is the
first advice rendered immigrants, the
societies speedily take up the task of
hSlpiiiS tllSHi W NdlNll vi W tic ways
Of America, and, above all, to become
fit citizens of free country.
The Society for Italian Immigrants
to use it once more for example-has
established schools in labor camps where
Italians, after working hours, may learn
something of the underlying principles
OF the government, its constitution, its
history, its great men, its holidays.
Under the supervision of the Educa-
tional Alliance Of New York, the Baron
de Hirsch Fund, established to care for
Jewish immigrants, maintains a school
for immigrant children and adults.
The classes for the grown-ups are
held in the evenings From the sweat
shops of the East Side the workers,
male and female, struggle in from their
machines and benches to sit at small
desks and thumb beginners books of
English and other simply worded works
that will, with patience, give them an
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1906-12-20

Absorbed as the average foreigner il
America is in hustling around for liv-
ing and catching on to the ways of the
new land simultaneously, he yet finds
time to care for the newly landed i'm
migrant from his native country And
more. he generally manages to find some
spare money for the same object
From the moment an immigrant sets
foot on Ellis Island until he is well
placed in the new world, he may be
guided and protected-as a general rule
free of COSTLY a society OF his own
countrymen, if he so elects.
Thousands OF new arrivals unhesitat,
ingly place themselves in the care of the
various immigrant societies in the course
OF twelve-month; last year one Of the
one hundred and fifty Italian immigrant
organizations in Greater New York
looked after about fifty thousand immi-
grants. The Italian societies are num-
erous because of the fact that the Ital-
ian is a very provincial human being.
The men from Naples like to care for
arrivals from Naples only. So it is with
the men from Venice, and Rome, and
Sicily; hence, the large number OF ltal-
ian societies.
These are the only immigrants among
the million odd arriving at the port Of
New York in a year of whom it may
be said that they are not repeatedly vic
timized before they have cut their eye
teeth, before they have learned to their
sorrow that, though every man in Amer
lea is free, it is not logical to conclude,
therefore, that every man is honest.
One of the chief objects Of all the
societies looking after the green immi-
grant is to protect him from the shys-
tiers, swindlers, dishonest hotel and
clearinghouse runners, and employ
ment agents and other crooks who flock
Wherever immigrants land, in the hope
of securing victims galore for the fat
tcping of their pocketbooks. Far too
often they are successful, and so greedy
are they that they have frequently set
upon and attacked agents of the immi-
pratt societies coming betweep them
ana thcir otherwise easy prey.
In the neighborhood of the Barge
ice, New York, where the immigrants
passing through Ellis Island land, the
harpics are to be found in great mum
hers To circumvert them as much as
possible the immigrant societies main
tain what is known as, the escort
service
Most of the immigrant societies keep
agents on Ellis Island; only after a so
ciety has been rigidly investigated by
the government immigration officials Is
it allowed this concession. Circulating
among the immigrants, these agents
offer to the newcomers the privilege o.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1906-12-20

insight OF the W
land. Men Their
gray boards, anf
years IN the nfN
with anti-raceM
for them in s
Men and womei
there are of all Al
ing the ways Oh
possible for the q
their own.
You may think /
societies to mainf
the public school
lar, and, perhfS
But remember az
is clannish, and
as you or l un
strange land. Nh
would not ente1
has enthusiastiG5&
for adults of thEH
In like manner, I'VE
who not, prefer
sons in Americ
countrymen thru
tanned by them
Perhaps the
schools is given
in the students,
a week the az
Baron de Hirs
otto exercises.
Thee" Hail &
Spangled Bann
fearfully sung.
hes heroes ar
by the teacheI
ton to the CO..
Most impressi
tering of the
flag, Here is
for the exercil
Flag of GUY
in battle, guf
Stars and s.
purity truth
theel We.
who find ref
our hearts.
honor to 10.
country, and
can peopic
Do they
they know
citizenship,
girls and the
by the heels
Jew and
answer;
Isaac &C.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-04-04

There were 5000 happy, children in
anticipated pleasure of Seeing the won
derful Jim Key had at last been real
lied. It is estimated that 5000 were
present at the three performances yes
terday afternoon. -,
An hour before the; doors opened
the children began to gather outside the
Auditorium and before 1870 O'Clock,
Eleventh street, from Nicollet to First
Of all ages and descriptions, as ami
mated as their close quarters would per.
nit. When every seat was taken for
the first performance, there yet re,
NAMED more than three thousand chill.
dren waiting outside. Even at the 4
O'Clock performance the Auditorium
was filled to OVERLOOKING and many of
the "grown ups'' turned away, say
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-04-04
PRIZE ESSAY CONTEST AND JIM
KEY

The wonderful horse. Jim Key, Is
the central figure In the humanIta-
rlan work which his owner, A. r.
the horses benefit exhibitions are
only small part Of the work.
Workers will be busy in the public
schools all this week suppIementing
the interest created by Jim Keys
organize the Jim Key Bands of
Mercy. 49, -.
To maintain the enthusiasm and
give 1t direction, r . Jo'ur'n al
: In CO. operation> with Mr.. Rogers, has
b arranged a prize essay contest for
:. pupils In the fourth to eighth grades,
inclusive. They are asked to write
brief essays based on their own OBJ
servations showing how animals re-
spond to kindness and patience. PaS
pers should be plainly written on one
side of the paper only, and should not
exceed 800 words. Each paper should
bear the name, address. school and
grade of the writer. and, of course,
all must be original and neat. If
you have done or seen an act of
kindness to any animal, Just write
the story simply and send it to
"UncIe Bert" care of The Minneap-
oils Journal. 1871. .t....
| This Is the name by which Mr..
| Rogers Is known to some 200 900
Band of Mercy members Ins the
|: United States, and e,.keeps closely
+ In touch with the writers. Prizes will
be awarded leach week for the pa
| pers from each grade, each class re-
F. ceivnq three prizes,f ST, rs cents and
so cents, respectively. After Jim Key
goes, the best Of these papers will be
| published every day for month, by
which time the Bands of Mercy will
be In running order and the Jim Key
Band of Mercy column will be reg
uiar feature Of T h J ur n al.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-04-04
INTRODUCES

ling: "Well, the afternoon seems to be-
I long to the children. we will have to
see Jim Key in the evening"" And
the afternoon certainly did belong to
the children. 49, r.
The blue-coated policemen must have
thought it was something like the
"Charge of the Light Brigade y bar
ring the shot and the shell; there were
children to right of them, children
to left of them, children everywhere,
and each and all clamoring for en-
trance.
The Ubiquitous Kids
While the first performance was 60
ing on, the police arranged the waiting
children in the form of a hollow square,
ready to march in line.
! Everything seemed to be working
we'll, but when the children discovered
that the others were pouring out the
side doors and they suddenly realized
that the next performance would soon
begin, the police could as easily have
stemmed the waves of the ocean as the
rush of children for the door. The
movement forward was SO spontaneous,
so quick, that it swept the big police
men off their feet for moment.
However, in all their excitement and
eagerness, the children were not at all
unruly and the police .good-naturedly
contented themselves with keeping as
| gOOU OrQoF DIS possible WIN d mass OIL
s T Mzf!iiggling little humanity pa9y:
50 quickly filed. * ss
TO the childlover the sight Of the
great body. of little ones was deeply
Interesting, and Jim Key must have
been blase with admiration and adula
ton not to have done his best for tht
eager, animated little faces turned tx
him. ,-
Everyone was anxious to give jim
name to spell, problem to solve, anc
there were times when it seemed al
tho the whole $500 were all talking
at once. F..
. Tests by the Children.
The tests in arithmetic were the fea
lures Of the program which particu
larly aroused the children to the wild
est enthusiasm. ...-s
The evening before, their elders ha'
been satisfied to ask Jim such simpl
questions as elbow much is three time
tenq' But not so the children. jim
was placed on his mettle and made t.
|, do real problems.
When one little voice called out
"How much is four times five, plu
five, minus three, every child SCENE
!, breathless, but when the correct ar
swer was given by Jim, there was
: shout that fairly shook the building
+ 1t was all true-Jim could really d
: figures!
Jim found his match, however, /
I the spelling contest, and incidental
I proved that spelling is not neglecte
in the Minneapolis public schools.
= All Jim g educational feats wer
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-04-04

HAVILAND g. CO.'S f,o F.1nch:
China, decorated with a .fl0ral
spray running around the boz.
der, all embossings coyered
with coin gold, handsome
shapes. Set of 100 pieces, reg
ularly $500, special $43.5O.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-04-04

Whitney Is president. The new company has
notsyet fully torganizedS aud the other, officers
ers is held
The ST. Cloud City Car company, the original
was organized in 1892. but. in 1896 went into
the hands of a receiver. The receiver sold the
property to Jared How of st. Paul, who in
turn disposed of it to the Benton Power &
Traction company, In 1898, for consideration
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-04-04

greeted. with the widest applause, and
the horse was evidently as pleased as
the children. ~ so
The great results which have2abeen
accomplished with Jim Key thru love
and kindness made a deep impression
Eqpon !, the hs children yesterday, and as as
could be heard, "Oh, I am going to
join the bands Of mercy and | am al
ways going to be so good to animals. -
Several thousand more children wit
messed the performance this afternoon.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-04-04
7 CONSULTATION FREE.

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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-04-04
SELLS srREETcAR SYSTEM
Receiver Disposes Of st. Cloud and
Sank Rapids Lines.

: ST. CLOUD, MINN.-Receiver e. E: Clark hal
wound up the receivership Of the Benton Powe
& Traction company by selling the street rail
way system in this city and Sank Rapids to tn,
Granite City Railway company, of which A. G
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-04-04

CUSTER, s. D.-Newton s. Tubbs. we'll
known legislator from this district, married
at Boonville, N. Y, to Mrs Mary Clark.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-04-04

pleasant and Satisfactory OF All IoHicS
and blood purifiers, and those who are
beginning to feel the need of medi-
cine to fortify the system against the
unpleasant conditions that come with
Spring, will do well to commence its use
at once. It will not only tone up the
system, but will remove any faint or
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-04-04
81, 600 ron PROOF
THAT s. s. S. IS MOI
PURELY VEGETABLE


rash
feeling, helps the appetite and relish for food and N
month thai
GREATEST OF AL IONy0S and that TOR
absolutely ana
reliable way sale all hrstca drug stores
THE SWIFT SPECIFIC COMPANY, ATLANTA, G
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-04-04

ENGLISH PORCELAIN Dinner
Set, from the Wedgewood pot.
terry, the DECORATION a beautiful
flow Canton blue, traced in
gold, beautiful shapes. Set Of
100 pieces, regularly $4,000, this
sale $500.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-13
Meetinq of Ladies' Aid Society.

The Universalist Ladies' Aid Society
held its last meeting of the season on
Thursday afternoon in the church, the
parlor and vestry being opened making
one large room. which was made home
like and pretty with ported plants,
palms and wild flowers. Fifty-six mem
bers, including II visitors. we're pres
ent. The hostesses for the afternoon
were Mrs. Charles f. Vickery, Mrs.
Llewcllyn Parks and Mrs. F. H. Bean.
who entertained in delightful man
ner.
After the business session, which
principally consisted of the commit
tees final report for the entertainment
Carnival of Books" to be given In
October, an entertaining short pro
gram was carried out as follows: Piano
solo, Mrs. Florence Marden: vocal SOLO
Iva Farnhan; reading. Marjrie Man
ock; violin solo. Dorothy Drakeil Fefid :
ing, Ethel Vickery; vocal solo -wfth
violin otteEato. Claudia Priest, Pho
nograph selections, Following the en-
tertainmcnt the hestesses served deli
cious fee cream and cake, and general
social time was enjoyed. The meeting
was tim adjourned to Thursday. Sept.s.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-13
KENNEBEc DRUGGISTS.
Special Meeting Held Thursday II
Elks' Hall.

There was a special meeting of the
Kcnn"hec Valley Pharmacists Associa-
ton in the Elks' hall Thursday after
noon. A large amount of business was
transacted. The greater part OF the
discussion was relative to the ar
rangcmcnt of a desirable schedule of
hours to regulate the drug service ac-
cOr.lng to the needs of the public on
holidays and Sundays, and also of the
opening and closing hours Of the bust
ncss, days. A committee was appointed
consisting of William c. Hawkcr. w.
r. Jones and George Vose to confer
with the other druggists Of this city
in regard to the matter. This question.
however was purely local.
Other matters were discussed relat-
ing to the establishing of prices upon
certain articles which some druggists
were selling at cut-rate prices, after
which the meeting adjourned. H. D.
Cornish of, Hallowell was presen in adj
dition to gentlemen from Oakland and
other Kennebec county towns.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-13
Funeral Of Late Roger Robinson.

The funeral Of the late Roger Rob-
inson was held Thursday from his late
home on Main street Rev. G. w.
Bradlce. pastor of the Methodist. church
at Waterville, was the officiating cler-
gyman. The bearers were william
Morrisette. f. c. Stratton, Edgar Nit
chell and Chester Brown. These were
from the Order of the Modern Woods
men. of which Mr.. Robinson was
member. There were many beautiful
floral tributes, among them ono from
the employees Of the A. S. Nyc Manu-
featuring Co.. where Mr.. Robinson was
employed. Calvin Robinson of Wells
Beach, a brother of Mr. Robinson, was
present at the funeral, and returned
to his home Thursday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-13
ENTRIES ARE IN.
List Of Probable Starter at Mid Au'
aust Stake Races.

The entries for the mid-August stake
races have been received. These two
races will be for purses Of $500. In
connection will be the class races
which were decided upon Tuesday
evening. AS the following are paid
entries, it is probable that all will
start. The list:
2.so trot, purse s3OO-Ira Mitchell.
Waterville: Cove and Reynolds, Wat
erville: 8. A. Fowler, Lewiston; c. w.
Rowen, Waterville; hudson & Hudson,
Guilford; George Bonaliie. Lewiston;
c. H. Simpson, Waterville; Alvah
Bragg. Fairfield; Alvah Bragg, Fair
field.
2.24 stake purse sSoo-C. w. Rowen,
Waterville; Irving Z. warren. Sebago;
S. A. Fowler, Lewiston; W. S. Dag
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-13

Mr.. and Mrs. David RodericlS. who
are now living in Monterey, Cal, are
in town for a short stay and are reg
istered at The Gerald Mr.. and Mrs
Roderick are former residents of this
town and have many friends here who
are very glad to greet them again. Mrs.
Roderick visited Fairfield about eight
years ago. but Mr.. ROderick has not
been here for good many years.
They took a photograph of their for
mer home on High street on Thursday
and will take it away with them as a
souvenir of the trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-13

One Of the most successful straw
berry eisers about these parts seems
to be Z. Il. Metcalf of Albion. This
thrifty fXmer. has brought several
loads of luciouS Strawberries which are
the best which have been han
died by the local dealers. From a quar-
ter of an acre of land Mr.. Metcalf says
he picked Thursday with MS. farm
helpers. 400 quarts OF berries. He has
a half an acre of the.plants under cul-
tivation from which he expects to de-
rive q large revenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-13

A meeting was held "Wednesday
evening in the office of the Somerset
Traction Company by the general
committee which had in charge the
Fourth of July celebration. After all
the bills had been paid it was found
that $S a share could he. returned to
those who subscribed for stock. AS
the original price was $40 it will cost
the holders but 81 per share. Con-
siderins the unfavorable weather this
Is remarkably good showing. There
were 200 shares sold.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-13
RECEPTION, TO PASTOR.
Pensioners Tender Warm Welcome
to New Pastor.

The members of the Methodist parish
in Randolph tendered Rev. T. E. Smith.
the new pastor. and Mrs. Smith a de-
lightful reception last evening sat the
vestry.
The vcStry was very prettiiy decorated
with ferns. flowers and festc0ns. and
was filled to the limit of its capacity by
those who came to greet the new pastor
and his wife. And beside words of well
come, there were a number of valuable
gifts f9r AR. and MRS. Smith. ~, !
itAtisirar tl.progran Of musical and iit3r.'
airy numbers was rendered and: Gyas
much enjoyed by the = audience. Mrs
Loyal Leavitt and Mrs. Moore sang solos
which called forth plrch well-Geserved
applause. and Miss Florence Cobb and
Miss tfottie" NTasker delighted everyone
with readings. =: :: 80 g. r.
Refreshments of ice cream and cake
were served. ~ - -.
This is Mr.. Smiths .iirsts- arss& and Fit
seems as though .he b, to- have sA,t. II, Z
help his flock cap-gKesin making 1*t'suc-
= O. =. !
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-13
EIkS' Field Dav.

Watervillc Lodge Of Benevolent and
protective order Of E,lks will hold their
annual Field day on Wednesday, July
70 at Lake Maranacook. The program
OF the events has not yet been prepa red
but will be fully equal to that of last
year. The Lodges of Augusta and Lew
iston are to be invited to'participate
and test the capacity Of the Wateerville
members for enjoyment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-13
Mrs. Nellie M. Thomnson.

Inc death of Mrs. Nellie M. Thomp-
son. wife of Almon A. Thompson. occur
red at her alte home. No. 9, Main street
thursday morning. A husband and two
chiidren, Merton Thompson of the Saw
yer fupiishing Co.. and Mrs Frank
Littieheid survive Mrs. Thompson was
the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs George
Written and has always resided in this
city The funeral will be held from the
late nome at go o'clock Saturday after
noon. Rev. c. w. Bradlee officiating
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-13

Hon. Forrest Goodwin, Hon. S. w.
Gould, f. N. Merrill. l.. L. Walton, A.
X. Butler and Fred +. Lawrence were
the Skowhegan attorneys who went to
Portland Thursday morning to attend
the present term of the law court in
session in that city Mr.. Goodwin will
argue the case of the inhabitants of
Palmyra VS.. the Waverly Wooden Mill
which was tried in the supreme court
for Somerset county.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-13

The w. & F. baseball team were out
for practice on Alumni field Thursday
afternoon and some good work at the
stick and base running and throwing
was watched by about rs people, The
team appears to. be full OF confidence
in.themselves and the snappy sort of
practice of Thursday afternoon i'm
paired confidence in the on-lookers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-13

MI. ana Mrs. Elmer Clukey and Mr..
and Mrs. George Simpson with their
families are occupying a log cabin at
the Edwin Clement camps at South
Smithfield for a few weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-13

Gardiner win play WSaterville- Hsirfeis
this afternoon at Quincy feld ain ksiH,a
the visitors will come with a stgenSHa
snsd team an Interesting game fs<hx-
pected. .FSliowinss, the truth srGty.
however. It canpet be said that Gartnei
fansxale anticipating a victory for. tns
up-Fver .asgregation. The fact ttat car
diner held the score down To TIA with
Holy Name yesterday at Portland SLOWS
that none. but the best has much chance
of whining 4kainst the local team. IN.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-13
evening tbs n

t'On Thursday evening this. meeting Oh
the SalytDbn Amy at Gardiner will b.
enaduoSiM. by. capt. and Mrss. Roberts
df xtgtA44, assisted by L. or IS foca
members = There will also. be. present
Captain Berry of thos Gardiner Corlls
and the A.hold sisters who have Ie-
lighted sd1spany with their music an
song. An2ther. feature of tile evening
will be music on cornet. guitar, man,
dolin, spfsila, and also an Exhibition OF
Salvation. Army tunes flayed on glass
es by Miss Isu!ah ArndM. A. pl.ssanl
and profitablc time is anNcinatd- n
charge will be made for. admission
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-13
Co. A Drill.

TfFre was special drill of Co, A last
'evsstngs and although it vas :, warm
night fserAa walk, the men kept moving
at a Lively pace for nearly .two hours
and seemetfatp enjoy the exercise. After,
the drill sehooi was he'd in ttps officers,
quarters. The company will take hike
rday evening to TogSss. .where they
wiifcaiap~ter sunday With Co. M of Au-
,snsta- There. Ysin Probably be more spec
ial drills BEFORE muster.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-13

The Skowhegans and Pittsf1eids will
cross bats at Fairview park Saturday
afternoon. These teams have not met
for number of years and good game
is expected. Abbey and McManus will
be the local battery and the rest Of the
nine will be the same as in the IS in
ming game the Fourth.