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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-09-13

SOM ERSET.
Cong. BurIeieh Ahead of Tieket-Every
Republican Representative Elected.


Skowhegan, Me-, Sept. 12.-Returhs
for Somerset county, except for Pai-
myra and Starks and eight plantations
give:
For Governor-Cobb, Rep, 33l4'
Davis. DEM, 2691: Woodward, Pro-
So; Fox, Soc, 22S.
For Congress-Burleigh, Rep, 1885,
Lawrence, Dem. 274S: Emerson, Pro-
II; Henderson, Soc, 25S.
Senator-Page, Rep. 1925; Bailey,
Rep, 3424; Bigelow, DEM, 2774; Bu,-
Ter, DEM, 1857; Lane, Pro-, 81; John-
son. Pro. IS; Lancaster, Soc, 32s;
Townsend, Soc 231
Clerk of Courts-Seekins, Rep. 34O1;
Rice, DEM, 2122; Baker, Pro-, g.; Hap
good, Soc, $50.
County Attorney-Young, Rep, SOS1;
Gould, DEM. 3O13.
Sheriff-Smith. Rep. 31S9: Mooers,
DEM, 1858; Walker, Soc, 215.
County Commissioner-Crow Rep.
1917; Libby, Dem, 2721; Young, Pro-,
SIS; Holden. Soc, 200.
County Treasurer-Dyer, Rep, 1921;
Clark, Dem, 1920; Manter. 231.
Register of Deeds-Goodwin, Rep.
34O6; Badger, Dem, 2715; Woodman,
Pro. 81; Golf, Soc, 231.
Every representative elected is a Re-
publican.
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NO GOOD REASON.
Continued from Page One.)

tainly is out of harmony with the spirit
OF American expansion. The United
States does not need to take second
place to any nation in carrying her
own commerce upon the seas. There
Is no good reason why we should not
have a merchant marine worthy of the
worlds respect. AS it stands today il
is so insignificant as to be an object
of contempt and derision among the
great commercial carrying powers. The
subject is one of vast magnitude anG
it will continue to receive the consid-
GRAFTON Of American statesmen, capital,
labor. genius and enterprise, until we
have attained our rightful place as one
OF the foremost carriers of commerce
into all of the ports of the earth.
I'VE look upon our growing domestic
trade with profound satisfaction and
upon our expanding trade with foreign
nations with genuine satisfaction.
THE rapid increase of our pOpula-
ton and the growing demand for our
food products at home and abroad
make it necessary that we should give
more consideration to the development
of our agriculture than we have hith-
erto given.
Our trade statistics have reached q
magnitude which is almost bewildering
They tell Of progress in every branch OF
domestic economy in every state and ter
ritory of the union. Our people every
where are cooperating to make the ma
ton great and strong and our civiliza
ton the best upon this earth. There arr
few droncs and a few idlers; !, few
i..tc ar,f oil, &c
but the great body Of our countrymer
join heartily in the music of the nation
and keep step to its inspiring strain
There is apparently no cloud in our in
dustriel sky, no menace at home oil
abroad to our national tranquility.
"rhe absence of present peril should
not close our eyes to the fact, sanctioned
by past experience, that perils will b,
found in our future pathway, and there
VIII no doubt be many that will tax tC
the utmost degree our wisdom. our pa
tience and our patriotism.
I'VE have been engaged in recent year,
and are now concerned with the consider
alton of problems with which our father;
were unfamiliar. Some of them were un.
eXpected,y cast upon us by the fortunes
of war We are not yet able to forese.
their ultimate solution. We have, how
ever, no fear of the result, for we have
brought, and shall continue to bring, t.
their consideration but one purpose. ant
that is to give each and all, so far as VIZ
have light to see and capacity to do so
thel argest possible privilege and benefits
which flow from republican institutions
After the speaking the guests of tht
occasion visited the various department;
of the fair and enjoyed the horse racine
and elaborate stage entertainment pro
vided.
This evening Ex-Governor Bachelor en-
tertained the Vice President and his par.
ty at dinner
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-09-13
Mad Dogs Spread Terror
In Rhode Island.
- Police Lieutenant and Small
Boy Among the Victims.


yS Providence, R. l., Sept. 12.-Dogs az
flicted with rabies have bitten -FOUR
persons in Rhode Island within the
last "a hours, and the cases OF two OF
the persons at least, will be attended
to in, the Pasteur hospital in New York.
pnin this city Lieut.. william F. O'Neil OF
the Central police station, and six
year-old son of DR.. William Murray OF
a SabIn street, were bitten by a Vi
cious fox terrier. which attacked them.
and itsis reported that several other
bhpersons have suffered from the teeth
IsOf the same animal.
'o43 After the Murray boy was bitten,
dithe dog was killed and an investiga-
ton proved that 1t was afflicted with
yirabies. The boy has been taken to the
-rPasteur Institute.
9i- In the little village Of Touisett, Mass,
ga Boston bull terrier went mad and
bit a young son OF A. r. Barney, a
builder. from East Providence and also
= attacked and wounded a man. 1t is be-
h'1ieved that this dog received infection
hby a bit from rabid animal which
passed through the village a month
shaGo
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-09-13
NEW ORGANIZATION.
Mutual Life PoIcyhoIders Will OPP
pose international Committee.

New York, Sept. 12-Acting to the
invitation of James c. Colgate, wh0
held politics in the Mutual Life In
surance Cos. aggregating $1500,000
about 25 policyholders of that company
met at the Waldorf Astoria hotel to-
day. In his call for the meeting, Mr..
Colgate stated it was movement iii
opposition to the purpose of the Inter-
national Policyholders Committee,
which is against the retention in office
of the present administration of the
New York Life Insurance Co. and the
Mutual Life Insurance Co.
The morning session was taken up
with details of organization. w. P.
Harrity was chosen temporary chair
man, and Henry F. Siegel temporary
secretary. The meeting adopted the
title of The Mutual Life Policyhold-
ers' Protective Association.
Mr.. Colgate refused to give the name
of those present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-09-13
PROF. WEST srILL MISSING.
No Trace - Found Of Instructor at
Gushing Academy.

~ Ashburnham. Mass, Sept. 12.-No
nitrace had been found this forenoon of
Prof. Harold p. West, of Gushing
Academy, who disappeared from the
academy yesterday morning. A search
p by students and members of the facul-
of4y was continued until a late hour last
might and was renewed today. 1t is
? feared at the academy that Prof. West
wandered away while suffering from
9 some mental disorder. His home is in
tuAuburn. Me.
During the day 1t was learned that
yesterday a man answering the de-
scription Of Professor West. was seen
by residents of the country district
outside the town, wandering about in
= an aimless fashion. This strengthens
the belief that the missing mans mind
was affected. Up to 2.3O o'clock this
: Afternoon, Professor West had not been
located.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-09-13
At SHEEPSHEAD BAY.
They're OFF, The Bells and The Wal
dorf Wednesdays Winners.

Sheepshead Bay. Sept. 12.-First race.
six furlongs, main course. selling, all
ages: They're Off, to II, first Frank
Lord, 1 to 10 place, second; Mintia,
third. Time LIP AS.
Second race, The Belle. five and half
furlongs. futurity course; twO-year-
old fillies: kennyette. Is to and even.
first: Clara +. Russell. even place. sec
end; Clamor, third. Time Los Is.
Third race, The Waldorf, furlongs,
main course, 2-year-olds: Kentucky
Beau. to and even. first; McCartcr.
1 to place, second: Conville third.
Time liz Is.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-09-13
This week
at
BEAN

When we say headquarters
for beautiful local colored SOUVENIR
POST CARDS we do not tell
half the story. there is no
better. larger and more carefully
selected line of Souvenir Post Cards
anywhere east of Boston, we wholesale
and retail these beautiful Cards or
send them by mail anywhere in the
United States. Prices &c. each. 2 for
&C.. Csc. per dozen. Send your orders
they will be mailed promptly.
DRUG STORE ETHICS when you
buy your medicines of US you obey this
first law Of nature-self protection.
You not only secure the needed
remedy, but you secure experience,
backed by the most approved drug
store facilities. Our experience is
your protection. We give you "just
what the doctor orders"
No order too small, none too exacting
to receive the most conscientious
treatment.
Prescriptions filed promptly and with
minute accuracy.
Our Confectionery Department con-
tsins the most Delicious Assorted
Chocolates and Candy you have ever
Eaten. Everything in our Candy De-
partment is pure and wholesome. We
have just received a fresh supply of
the famous apollo" Chocolates in the
most beautiful gift packages ever
shown in this section. Prices Csc, Soc
35c, soc. 60c, and Use. Something new
assorted caramels each piece wrapped
with waxed paper, very delicious!
Try 10c worth. Every day in the year
we sell the best soc Chocolates in bulk
for only 39c. Every Saturday in the
year The Epicurean choice assorted
chocolates in fancy boxes only 27c
Tooth Brushes. Hair Brushes, Bath
supplies. Toilet Soaps. Gillette C Star
safety Razors and other kinds. and
every Drug Store want Drugs that
cure.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-09-13
THE NEW RATE LAW.
Interstate Commerce Commission Out
lines Plan Of Execution.

Washington, Sept. 12.-Discussing
the probable method of proceeding I'M
der the new railroad rate law. Inter-
state Commerce Commissioner Cock
fell said today that the first effort Of
ithe commission would be to secure the
adoption by the various railroads of a
Uniform system of conducting their
business. He outlined the plans of the
commission to be to secure:
F1rst-A uniform system of account
ing by the railroads.
z Second-A uniform system Of CLASH
1ication of freight throughout the Unit
I'd States.
Third-A uniform schedule of rates.
fares and charges.
Fourth-The performance by the
railroads Of the entire transportation
service from the place where freight
IL received to the point of destinatio
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-09-13
THE MAINE A. o. n.
p. J. Furry Of Portland Elected State
en President-FieId Day Program.

Portland. Me-. Sept. 12.-Oficers
swere selected at the closing session to-
day Of the Ancient Order of Hibernians
biennial State convention. A Field day
was arranged for this afternoon at
iLong Island.
The election resulted in the choice
rof the following officers: State presi-
dent, p. j. Furry. Portland; State vice
president, w. J. Cummings, Calais:
State secretary. Thomas F. Driscoll
lewiston: State treasurer F.. J. Null
laly. Biddeford; State chaplain, FIR.
Horan. Calais.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-09-13
WITH ALL HANDS.
Feared That Boston Four Wasted
Schooner Albert c. Hunt Has Been Lost.

Sydney, n. s, Sept. FIT is feared
that the large four-masted Boston,
Mass. schooner Albert C. Hunt, which
left Boston Aug. 16 for ST. AIMS. c. t.,
and has not yet arrived. has gone to
the bottom with all hands. as under
ordinary circumstances the schooner
should have completed the passage
within a week. The schooner was
coming mere to load a cargo of gypsum
for Boston. which was being shipped
by tie Victoria Gypsum Co. She is
described as being practically new
vessel, having only been launched less
than a year ago in the United States.
She was about 100 tons register ana
was owned in Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-09-13
WILL DEMAND RECOUNT,
w. S. Brown, Dem., Dexter Garland
Class Doubts L. B. Waldron's Election.

Dexter. Me-, Sept. 12.-(SpeciaD.-
w. S. Brown of this place, the defeated
Democratic candidate for representa-
tive to the Legislature, will this week
apply to the supreme court for a writ
of mandamus which will enable him
TO inspect the ballots cast at Mondays
election in the town of Garland to de-
eide the election Of representatives. L.
B. Waldron, Rep, is elected according
to the face of the returns from the
class towns Dexter and Garland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-09-13
PENoRscoT,
A Recount Necessary to Settle Sheriff
and County Attorney Figures.

Bangor, Me-, Sept. ia recount of
he PenObscOt county vote for sheriff
md county attorney will undoubtedly
be necessary. The vote is so close that
neither the Democrat or Republican
candidates will be willing to accept the
present returns as absolutely accurate.
All four candidates claim that they are
elected. The unofficial returns up to
Tuesday night were:
Gilman 6S53; Hill 67SS; Patten 66S3;
ToWle 669S.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-09-13
KNOX COUNTY,.

Here is a summary of the vote in
Knox county:
Senator-Lyons, Rep, 2777; Staples,
DEM. 1886.
Register of Deeds-Nutter, Rep,
1887; Paul, DEM, 1856.
County Attorney-Johnson, Rep,
2SS9; Howard, Dem, 341O.
Sheriff-Clarry, Rep, 2S26; Tolman,
DEM, 1855.
County Commissioners Tolman,
Rep. 2S98; kallock, Rep. 2S7O; Jane
son. Dem, 3571; Hobbs, DEM, 1884.
Treasurer-HiX, Rep, 1865; Murphy,
DEM, 1898.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-09-13
SENATOR'S.

ANDOSCOGGIN COUNTY.
Au5urn-Everctt l.. Philoon. D.
LeWiston-Alonzo M. Garcelon, D.
AROOSTOOK COUNTY.
Caribou-George w. Irving. r.
Northumberland Putnam, +.
Grand IsIc-Patrick Theriault, II.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY.
Portland-Oakley c. Curtis. d.
Portland-John F. A. Merrill d.
ScarborO-Ira c. Foss, ID.
Bridgton- John II. Proctor. D.
FRANKLIN COUNTY.
Farmington-H. Herbert Rice, r.
HANCOCK COUNTY.
Observation-Disclosures p. Mills, +.
Edcn-Luere Il. Deasy, r.
kENNEBEC COUNTY.
Readf:eld-Fred /. Brown, r.
Oakland-William NJ. Aver, Il.
Oakland-John y. Reardon. d.
KNOX COUNTY.
Washington-L. NJ Staples, D.
LINCOLN COUNTY.
Nobieboro-Walter =. Clark, X.
OXFORD COUNTY.
Bethel-Henry II. Hastings, r.
PENOBSCOT COUNTY.
Bangor-Frederic H. Parkhurst. r.
Millinocket-Geo. w. Stearns, L.
Newport-Geo. NJ. BarrOws, r.
PISCATAQUIS COUNTY.
Guilford-John Houston. r.
SAGADAHOC COUNTY.
Bath-Harold NJ. Sewall. r.
SOMERSET COUNTY.
Harmony-William G. Bailey, r.
Skowhegan-E. Z. Page, r.
WALDO COUNTY.
Burnham--Chas. E. Libbey, r.
WASHINGTON COUNTY.
Calais-Geo. H. Eaton, r.
Neutrality-suspicious. P. Wyman, r.
YORK COUNTY.
Sanford-Fred ]. Allen, r.
York-Joseph w. Simpson. r.
BiddefCrd-John s. E. Tartre, r.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-09-13
A CLUE FOUND.
Prof. West IL Undoubtedly BewiIded
Say His Auburn Friends.

," Auburn, Me-, Sept. 12.-Prof. Harold
p. West of Gushing Academy who dis
appeared from Ashburnham, Mass.
yesterday is the son of John West of
this city. Mr.. West today. received a
telegram from his son. John p. West
stating that traces of the missing man
had been found as well as evidences
that he is bewildered. Prof. West is
q graduate of Bowdoin College and OF
n German university and has studied
languages and attended lectures at
Sorbonne, Paris.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-09-13

All over the civilized world there is
strong demand tor brains that are a lit
tie above the average in quantity for pur-
poses Of dissection. Scientists have for
the most part nothing better to. dissect
These. however leave much to be desired,
and it la to tho int rest Of the human
family that the brains of cultured and
learned people should be placed at thetr
disposal. certain number of SUCH
brains are forthcoming. In the great
majority of cases they are bcqueathcd BY
their respective owners
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-09-13

Inc grccerymen closed their stores yes
terday and with scores Of others attend
60 the fair at watervillc. The result in
uardiner was an exceedingly quiet day.
rs been like Sunday all day." said ono
rton''hent business man. and he was not
.he only one who held this opinion. 1t
II estimated that 40 Gardiner people at
tended tie far.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-09-13

How thick is the earth's crust r. ].
Strut. son of Lord Rayleigh. after long
series Of experiments estimates It at for
ty-fve miles. This deduction comedies
more or less closely with that of Prof.
Milne. the seismologist Mr.. Strut be-
Eeves that at the depth of fortyfive
miles the internal heat of the earth
reaches 1,50O degrees centigrade t2,!32 de-
rr,-es Fahronheit. The moon is not
dead" according to the same. scientist.
but continues to possess volcanic energy
He believes. too. that the internal heat Of
earth.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-09-13
FAVORlTE is LEFT.
Danny Makers Mount Fails to Get a
Place at Oencaster.

London. Sept. Il. At Dorchester to-
day the st. Leger Stakes of % sover-
eigns each for 3-year-olds, about one
mile. six furlongs and 132 yards. was
won by Troutbeck. owned by the Duke
of Westminster. ]. B. Joers Prince
William was second and Beppo, owned
by ]. A. DeRothschfld, was third.
There were II starters. The hot ia
vorite. keystone III, ridden by Danny
Maher. the American jockey, did not
get a place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-09-13

Inc Following invitation has been is
sued' Mr.. Everett Stone requests the
honor OF your presence at the marriage
reception OF his niece. Della May Swain.
ana Dr. Arthur Weston Strout. Wednes-
gay evening. September twenty ninth. one
thousand nine hundred and six. from half
past eight until half past ten O'Clock.
Farmtngdale, Maine"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-09-13

dered Of an enormous sum by extor-
tional rates; that places are discriml-
mated against and individuals driven
out of business by the favoritisms
shown by the railroads. You say that
all these things can be corrected with
out interference with private owner
ship. / shall be glad if experience
proves that they can be corrected, but
no longer hope for it."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-09-13

Peoria, H., claims the most remark
able bicyclist in the world. considering
his advanced age. This man. Thomas w.
Davis. is now in his nth year and has
ridden over 10000 miles. He received
from the Century Club Of America the
first prize for the 1902 mileage record
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-09-13
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
ANDosCOGGIN COUNTY.

Acknowledgement T. Brown, D.
Auburn-Joseph H. Blanchard, D.
Lewiston--Merton o. Edwards, D.
Lewiston-Albert D. Morneau. D.
Lewiston-Henry E. Frost, D.
Leuiston-Richard T. Leader. D.
Lisbon--Elmer T. Smith. r.
East Livermcre-John Merriman. R
Mechanic FallS-Edward L. Charles
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-09-13

Mrs. Albert F. Mowers, who has been
guest of friends here for several
weeks. returned yesterday to her home
in New Hampshire.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-09-13

Mrs. E. c. Jones and son Carlton
returned yesterday from a visit at
Presque Isle. Mrs. Jones' mother, Mrs.
Whitaker, came with her.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-09-13

MT. and Mrs. F. G. Sterling. who have
oeen guests of friends in Gardiner and
Hallowell. left yesterday for a short
visit with friends in Portland before
returning to their home in Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-09-13

If you require the services of an ex-
perienced cptician remember that J. c.
Kirkpatrick is in charge of C. H. Cobb's
optical parlor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-09-13

Inc Ladies Of the Parish League OF
the CONGREGATIONAL church will hold
cooked food sale on Saturday even
ing Oh this week at the store formerly
occupied by G. c. Brown. Pies, cakes.
bread, doughnuts. cookies. candy. can
ned fruits, etc, will be offered to the
pubic at reasonable prices.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-09-13

Heavy. impure blood makes a muddy
pimply complexion, headaches, nausea in
digestion. Thin blood makes you weak.
pale. sickly: Kurdock Blood Bitters
makes the blood rich. red. pure-restores
perfect health.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-09-13

Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick b. Bentley. who
have been guests Of friends in Gardiner
and vicinity for several weeks. left yes
terday for their home in Lynn. Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-09-13

Miss Louise F. Bartlett returned yes
terday to her home in Washington. u.
d., after passing the summer at her
home in Litchfield.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-09-13

Miss Charlotte Mae Doe returned
yesterday to her home in Cambridge,
Mass. after visiting friends in Farm
ingdale.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-09-13

George w. Rogers returned yesterday
to Gorham, after passing a few days
with relatives in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-09-13

Partridge Clothing Co, it may be well
to remember are sole agents in Gard
iner for the faultless Halves hat.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-09-13

- For a mild easy action of the bowels. a
single dose of Doan's ReguletS Is enough
Treatment cures habitual constipation. Is
cents a box. Ask your druggist for them