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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-10

With reference to the good which
has been accomplished it is noted that
there has been received ana disbursrd
through proper channels $lI43o on
account Of the Japanese Famine FUND;
$593S.94 in aid of the san Francisco
sufferers; $229.13 on account Of the
Chinese Famine Fund ana $!5300 on
account of the Russian Famine Fund.
Resides large quantities of food and
clothing sent san Francisco.
The American National Red Cross is
the volunteer reserve emergency
organization of the American people to
relieve distress in time either Of war or
calamity. 1t bears the same relation
to the usual regular agcncieS-both
national ana local, such as military or
naval medical and hospital services,
ana local organizations Of similar
charactcr-that the Volunteer Militia
bears to the Regular Army
The Act Of Congress which incor-
porated the Red Cross and which
issued its charter, defines its purposes
As follows:
ITO furnish voluntary aid to the sick
ana wounded Of armies in time Of
war" and, TO carry on a system Of
national ana international relief in
time OF peace. and apply the same in
mitigating the suff"rings caused by
pestilcncc. famine, fire. floods and
other great national calamitieS. and to
devise ana carry on measures for pre-
venting the same" (Chartcr. Section 5,
Paragra pnS | and ~
There was 4 Red Cross organization
in the United States as far back as
1869: il was incorporated in 1881. and
again in 1898. and in 1900. 1t was, how
ever, practically a small private society
with Miss Clara Barton at the head of
it. having a membership in the entire
country Of but about three hundred.
1t was not to be mentioned in the same
brcath-so far as numbers. efficiency,
ana organization went-With the Red
Cross organizations in other countries,
ana accordingly, in the year 1904 our
American Red Cross was entirely re-
organized. and on January 9Th, 1908,
Congress passed an Act Incorporating
the present American National Red
Cross. and establishing the conditions
which should shape its career
No more worthy organization than
this exists, and the fact that it is
under the auspices of the National
Government. gives it sufficient en-
dorsemert and additional membership
is desired.
The present officers of the State Of
Maine Branch are:
Pre- sident-Gen. Joshua L. Chamber
lain.
First Vice President-Mrs. Frederic
Z. BOothby.
Second Vice resident-Mrs Frank
Hinckley.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-10

Warren :. Malcolm has sold through
Mrs. FogG's agency the farm On
Hospital street known as the Leighton
place. the transfer having been made
Wednesday. The purchaser is Duncan
Campbell of this city and it is under
stood that ne will in q short time
occupy the place as a residence. The
farm contains s. acres ana is con-
sidertd a good one.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-10

+. II. Burns has gone to Monmouth
with his crew of men to begin the
erection of the hotel for Mr.. Mooney.
manager Of the summer school fer
boys. at Camp Cobbossee on the shore
Of the lake. Mr.. Burns has had his
house on Arsenal street painted ana
the interior frightened with paint.
varnish, whitewash, paper, etc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-10

The Philadelphia & Reading Co.'S.
barge Thomaston arrived ct this port
yesterday noon in tow Of the tug
Charlie Lawrence. with cargo OF
about 500 tons of egg coal fer Charles
r. White & CO. and the work Of dis
charging her will commence today, The
Thomaston was at Augusta tW" weeks
ago with a cargo of coal for the same
firm and within the past II days mas
returned to Philadelphia. taken in an
other cargo and returned to this city
which is a pretty quick trip
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-10

Through an error the Journal Of
yesterday. in its account of Wcdnes-
days concert, gave credit for the
Morse Lullaby" to grade :. The song
was given by grade Of the Smith
School as stated in the program.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-10

{ T. Stilkey has just purchased Of ;.
". Bishop Of Wayne a brown Seidiiis
coach horse which is probably one Oh
the handsomest in the city he Is III
wears old. stands 1879 and weighs 100
mounds. He was sired by Tartar and Is
A half brother to the brown geIdins
purchased by Mr.. Stilkey at Readfield
fcw weeks ago. The animals are a
good match, being brown in color with
a star in the forehead. and are OF the
same size. They are both high actors
NJ both ends and should make very
stylish team.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-10

c. f. Murray Of Boston has accepted
position in the barber shop Of A. II.
chadbourne and commenced work
there yesterday morning. Mr.. Murray
is a first class workman and comes to
AUGUSTA highIy recommended.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-10

Capital Grlnsr viii hold its regular
meeting at o'clock this evening,
Prof. q. NJ. Gowcll will be present and
address the Grange during the open
session. All members, whether 4th
degree or not. also nrighboring MEM
bcrs and any Interested parties are
cordially invited to be present and
hear this popular agricultural worker
talk on farm topics.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-10

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Morrison
Phelps. formerly prominent member:
Of the "Piff, Paff, Pouff' Company. are
the guests Of Landlord and Mrs.
George w. Boynton of Hotel North.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-10

Tie Joint standing committee on
highways and sewers will start this
morning cn tour Of the city for the
purpose of visiting those sections which
are mentioned in petitions which have
boon referred to that committc" and
" kich ask for improvements in the way
Of new sidewalks. sewers and changes
in the streets. The work will probably
take the greater Tart Of the day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-10

The twO-masted schooner Marion
Draper, Capt. Farmer, was toWed up
river Wednesday and now lies at the
Insane hospital wharf, where she is
discharging a cargo Of 266 tons Of egg
coal for that institution
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-10

The State convention of the knights
Of Columbus Will be held at Portland
next Tuesday. May II. ANA it is cN-
prctcd that the meeting will be III"
largest that has yet been held in
Maine. The delegates from Abonakl
Council Of this city are Daniel w. Seq
ton and Martin l.. Fox and it is ais"
expected that quite 4 number Of the
other members of the local council
will be in attendance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-10

Several launchings occurred at the
lake yesterday, among them being G.
Scrirngeonur's Belle, the Moyes broth
cr' power boat and F. +. Smiths
Swampscott dory.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-10

Charles s. Pope Of Manchester
passed through the city yesterday on
his way to OrOno where he Will attend
a meeting devoted to the discussion Of
the fruit industry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-10

Volume Of the Journal of the Board
cf Aldermen Of the city Of Augusta is
missing. and the one who has it will
confer favor by leaving same at the
Office Of the city clerk.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-10

W. F. Turner of this city landed two
trout at Cobbosseecontee yesterday.
one If which weighed three pounds and
the other a pound.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-10

Prof. W. r. Chapman, Hans KronOld,
Miss Aline Glass and Thomas Hender-
son were among the passengers on the
o'clock train to Waterville Thursday
morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-10

Mrs. II. a. Purrll CT Watcrviile. who
came to Augusta Wednesday to attend
the May Festival, returned home
Thursday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-10
SEA MOSS FARINE

. is pure, health-giving food.
Toothsome, nutritious, econom-
1ca1. Buy it house-keepers,
hotels, restaurants, bakeries.
a Csc. package makes Is quarts
dessert dishes. Just the food
required by infants and invallds
Sample free. Lyon Mfg. Co. Brooklyn, NY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-10

A SMART RELIABLE BOY looking
for a job Will save lots of shoe
leather by consulting the
! Ionrnals Want columns.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-10

This fine modern home in Augusta.
only $500. We have other bargains
for Investors ANA honc-scckerH Real
lst%tn If all kinds bought, sold and
exchanged. some good trades III
i.':lnv arms.
TIE {. Z. NEWBERT AGENCY,
Opposite Hotel North, Augusta
h-,-LN. MI {
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-10
Social Dance

At Manchester Town Hall. Friday
Evening. May 10th, 1907. Given by the
G. T. Club Of Granite Hill. Music by
Granite Hill Orchestra. Tickets soc.
Special Car for Augusta and Hallowell
mavSd3t*
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-10
Augusta Lodge Directory
EMETH cHAPTER or ROSE cRoIx
TRINITY coMMANDERY NO 2 x,

r. Special Conclave Ill Masonic Ttn,rle
Saturc.v at 30. This c0ncave is called
for the purpose of performing the last
sad rites ana ceremonies over the re-
mains Of our late frater, Sir Homer
Cole. Funeral at 3 O'Clock
4. III. BODICE, X c.
r RIA N(,yJA pn Rcc
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-05-10

ROSE OF SHARON CHAPTER, o. E.
8, Stated meetings the first Wednesday
evening of each month at 80. All mem
bers snjourning III the city are invited to
attend.
ELIZABETH A. THOMPSON, Secretary.
IDA NJ LOCKE, w. NJ.
I'D III ~
The Washington herald., 1907-01-18
KEY SOCIETY INCORPORATED.
PerPetuates Memory of Author of
"The Star-SpangIed Banner"

Papers for the incorporation Of the
Francis Scott Key Memorial Association
were filed in the Office Of the Register Of
Deeds YESTERDAY
The object Of the organization is stated
to be educational in the promotion. estab-
lishment and maintenance i'm the National
Capital of a suitable and lasting memorial
10 perpetuate the memory OF Francis
Scott Key. author Of "The Star-Spangled
Banner" by acquiring, owning. holding,
restoring. preserving. improving and
maintaining the real estate known as the
Key Mansion. situated in Falls or
Bridge" now VI street Georgetown.
" hich in the lifetime OF Francis Scott
Key was his home
The association further Is TO be entitled
tC hold and acquire also personal prop
eTty. such as hciriooms. furniture, and
clothing. once the property OF Francis
Scott Key. the acquisition OF which pUr-
poses does not. il is stated. exceed S3j.00L
Il Is stipulated that hve trustees shall
manage the business affairs Of the organI-
zation for the first year.
The papers are signed by Admiral
George Dewey. Justice Ashley NJ Gould.
Job Barnard. Thomas II. Anderson, Thew
Wright. Commissioner Henry b. r Mac
farland. Justice Louis @. McComas, Ad-
miral ". 5. Schley, District Attorney
Daniel ". Baker, F. S. Key Smith. Stuart
Mcnamara. ". d. Hoover, William
Henry Dennis. John r. Young. clerk OF
the court; z. Clay Timanus, mayor OF the
city of Baltimore. and Henry QuarIes
Nicholson.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-18
FROM WOMAN'S POINT OF VIEW.


mis-
inevitable paid without dspung
asked
and lesson in business that ought
never heard of than who did
the word of his tradesmn
o which
likely be
method Of
uncertainty
goOdy
the o
a manv
dealings? Dishonesty general
haveth
his hard-earned slips through careless
heard of
him liberal allowances
but not e him So
a o
sending bill for that each Of his
thema an njustc least S general
BETTY BRADEEx
The Washington herald., 1907-01-18

members OF this CHEEKY race who possess
Il to the extent that Archbishop ireland
does. He was born IN Ireland sixty-eight
years ago, and came to America in his
boyhood. He was educated in the Cath
Ollie school of St Paul, Mimi, and re-
ceived his theological degrees in France,
all he acquired toward the one
end that he might best serve the land OF
his adoption. He was ordained as priest
in 1861, and shortly afterward enlisted in
the Fifth Minnesota Regiment as chap
lain
Alert, strong, and active, he took part
in the real battles, as we'll as Offering con
ISOLATION to those worsted in the conflicts
of the soul, and on one occasion. at least,
he has gone on record as being able to
use physical as well as moral suasion.
It seems one big Minnesota fellow grew
so frightened I'm battle that he took 10 his
heels and sought safety IN the rear of the
army. The young priest Immediately gave
chase. overlook the fleeing deserter and,
deftly catching him by the neckband with
one hand and by the trousers with the
other, rushed him back to the front and
showed him into position on the firing
line. with instructions to stay there and
fight for his country. Then, seeing that
the ammunition was running low, and
that the rest Of the men were becoming
discouraged, the chaplain went for ammu-
milton. distributed it with his own hands.
and encouraged the men TO new effort. It
was thus he won the day for his cause.
''Diversity of state Laws"-to-mor-
row. DO not miss IL.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-18
STONE MEN END SESSION.
Confracfors' Convention Closes with
Banquet-Omcers Named.

The fourth annual convention Of the
National Cut Stone Contractors Associa-
tion came TO a close last night. the oc-
casion being celebrated with double
banquet at the New Wizard. In the red
room Of the hote! the members Of The
organization gathered. while just across
the corridor in the assembly hail the
members wives had dinner. Nearly 700
members were in attendance. most of
whom had their wives OF daughters with
them.
Col 4. ID. Baird. one of the promi-
nenr members OF the association. acted
as toastmJster The following toasts We're
responded to- What Shall We DO2' r
r. Harrsch. president; The Application
OF stone in Architecture" Charles G.
Tanning; "Cauada's Relation 20 the
United States" John Wick; our National
Interests James R- Gnlie, why Do
We Hold Conventions" g. W. McCor-
mick. IN the assembly hall the banquet
table was presided over by Mrs T. r
GibersCn. of Brooklyn. and Mrs. George
DugaU. or Bedford Ind
At the afternoon session Of the asso-
citation the annual election of officers
took place r. r. Harrsch. of Chicago,
was reelected president. Z. B. Parker
Of New York. was chosen as vice presi-
dent. and George Dugan. of Bedford. Ind.
AS second vice president Henry Struble.
Of Chicago. was made secretary and
treasurer The place of meeting next
year was not decided upon. the matter
having been left TO the discretion Of the
executive committee
Matters pertaining to the business in
terests OF the cut stOnemen OF the United
States and Canada were discussed at the
meeting. The association has many OBJ
stsCleS To contend with. and the annual
meeting IS held for the discussion Of
th'se subjects.
The members and their wives were
received by President Roosevelt vester-
day at the White House During the
afternoon the women Of the party were
taken about the city in taIlybos and
shown the various places of interest The
association members viii leave for their
homes to-day
The Washington herald., 1907-01-18

the American republic and Of the world
know well the gigantic brain and great
ability of Taft, Secretary of War and
ld-sitter-in-chief to the Roosevelt ad-
ministration. Only the lawyers know
Taft Judge" Yet the personal friends
Of William Howard Taft know that he
loves the law and looks upon his work as
counselor and judge as being of more
constructive moment and permanent i'm
Portance than the great work he has
done in an administrative capacity.
Called upon to sit on the lid he did IL
with success commensurate with his
nearly three hundred pounds Of avoirdu-
p0is, but in those rare moments when
he isn't busy with that job he sighs for
the woolsack and bench. II Taft We're
given his choice between the chair Of
George Washington and the chair of
John Marshall, he would undoubtedly
follow his bent toward the law and be
come Chief Justice rather than Presi-
dent.
Patriotism is one OF the strongest traits
Of the Irish-American. and there are few
The Washington herald., 1907-01-18

must have changed. he argued 10 himself
Certainly she had settled down for she
could not be doing the opera. teas. and
receptions, and call for those children
every afternoon.
And then came the day Of the blizzard.
Raymond watched ii shut down on Morris
Manor and could hardly keep away from
The window. Was she coming for those
children on foot? BY the way. II was odd
that she never came with q sleigh or car
rlage. Other children were claimed by
Iur-clad footman or strong elder brothers.
Nearly all the day pupils were gone.
Patty Pelham had not even tried 20 come
across the street from the school for girls.
Raymond began to pace the floor.
DO YOU think your sister has forgotten
or IS afraid 90 come out? Don't you think
YOU had better so home with WHfred
Bailey when he mother sends for him?f'
Oh, Natalie wiz be here all right. She's
probably fussing with Pattys rubbers.
Natalie Is not afraid Of anything"
Ten minutes later she staggered down
the street-and Raymond dashed down
stairs. drawing her through the door and
shutting out the mad storm. with a thou
sand furles tearing at his heart Why
had he not gone 90 meet her2 He led her
into the classroom. tore of her wraps.
chated her hands and her face. sending
the Oldest boy 90 the principals Office for
brandy and help.
An hour passed before the strain was
over, and then they sat facing each other
IN Mrs. Norris small sitting-room. An
awkward silence fell between them.
Please do not worry any more" he
said, finally. II caught your house on
/ the phone juSr before the wires went
down, and no one is worrying The teach
ers at Miss Montgomery's viii look after
Patty and Mrs. Morris is having a room
made ready for you to stop here, You
are quite sure you feel no pain IN your
side or chest2 Are you quite comforta-
ble?'
The girl leaned back In her chair and
smiled
Il am comfortabIe-and happy How
far of June seems. It must have been in
the dark ages
Douglas Raymond leaned forward and
( looked into her eyes. There was no mis-
chief in the answering glance
When your father failed-when you
were in trouble. why did you never write
You must have kn0wu-that the altered
/ circumstances broke down the one barrier
! between us.
"Oh, they were not so much altered /
WASH sGuerIng. you know. We have q
little left-enough % educate the children
and live comf0rtably-and-
Yes? Didn't you want me?" he whis-
pgTed
Il was afraid-you might think that-all
/ that sort Of thing had made any difference
/ before. It hadn't, YOU kuOw-Cnly YOU
would not speak-
/ "Oh, and YOU told Patty IL was not nice
/ to let boys kiss her, and you're doing
it"
/ Raymond stood Up very suddenly and
! Natalie. leaning over the back of heI
chair laughed into Wiile's shocked face
Did you remark that dinner Was
! ready?"
NO, ! didn't but il is, and Il you don't
! come at once I shall tell Mrs Morris
why"
! Copyright, 1907. by E c ParceIls)
The Washington herald., 1907-01-18

District Of Columbia, Attorney Cuttings
said that the will bearing date March g.
1903. was placed in his custody by the
eecutor Of the viii OF the late f. c.
Niles. with the request 10 retain posses
sion thereof until the death Of Mrs.
Hughes, and then to deliver the same to
the proper custodian of wills in New
York, where the executor stated ne uu-
derstoOd the domiciie Of Mrs. Hughes to
be. Mr.. Cuttings further stated he had
been retained by the widow of r. e.
Niles for the purpose Of securing the re-
moval Of the cloud from the title Of the
property, which cloud consisted Of a
then pending equity suit brought by the
United States Trust Company, Of New
York City, which claimed TO De the com
mittee of Mrs Hughes.
Mr Cuttings says that while engaged
ia the trial of the cause, and while going
through the effects of the late Mr. Niles,
he ran across several sheets of paper
that appeared TO be a portion Of the viii
made by the late Mrs. Hughes In 1885,
the signatures thereon, however, being
mutilated. In this will Mr. Kimban and
Mr.. Sholes were named as executors.
Mr. Cuttings stated that both executors
were aware Of the existence of this viii
and agreed that the same be filed IN New
York He also says De has no kuOwl-
edge of the domiciIe OF the late Mrs.
Hughes. and that he Is willing TO file
what purportcd 10 be the last viii of
Mrs. Hughes wherever the court may
order.
Mr. Cuttings was represented by At
yorney j. n Chamberlain. Attorney G.
". Stetson, the local counsel for the re-
siduary legatees under the viii of Mrs.
Hughes husband. asked tie court 10 set
tie the question of dumiciie yesterday.
The court. however declined 60 take up
tbe matter until the wills had been filed
by Attorney Cuttings.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-18
AID FOR CONSUMPTIVES.
Committee Has Plans for FurtherinE
work for Prevention.

The committee on prevention OF con-
sumption has asked physicians and hos
pitalS. dispe1sarieS. and other public and
private Institutions To report all cases OF
tuberculosis that might be benefited by
the means at the disposal of the CON-
mittee Special nurses can be provided
IN some cases. and the literature OF the
association is at the disposal of all such
information is 10 be- forwarded 10 the
committee at its headquarters in the
Ouray Building. There il will be treated
as confidential. the committee having
found that fear of publicity has :nterfered
with some Of the work that might have
been accomplished
In localities where there are a sufficient
number Of cases who desire To form Il
class. competent physicians will be pro
vided 10 instruct them and help them
improve their condition
The Washington herald., 1907-01-18
TWO DIVORCES GRANTED.
Court Frees Wives from Husbands
on statutory Grounds.

The following absolute divorces were
granted yesterday by the local courts,
on statutory grounds in both cases:
Blanch Page Eskridge from Reason
Hammond Eskridge. They were mar
ried in this city in 1896, and the court
gives the mother the custody Of the
two minor children.
Elizabeth v Smith is granted an ab-
solute divorce from John r. Smith, and
Mrs. Smith by order of the court. is to
have possession and custody of the
child dis well as alimony and counsel
fee. They were married in Wilmington,
Del March 10 1857.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-18
water Pressure shows Increase.

Supt. W r Mcfarland. of the water
department, yesterday submitted TO the
Commissioners q compiled statement
showing the increase in water pressure
service in the District for a period OF
ten years. from 1897 to 1897 The re-
port states that the average pressure in
1897 was 931 and i'm 1907 45.3, an in
crease OF 22.2 pounds to the square inch,
or % ner cent
The Washington herald., 1907-01-18
MISS ATWELL ASKS $4,000.
Alleges she Was Injured When
street Car Was Hit by Locomotive.

Alleges she Was Injured When
street Car Was Hit by Locomotive.
Elizabeth Atwell. through her mother
Mrs. Susan f. Atwell. yesterday entered
proceedings against the Philadelphia. Bal
timore and Washington Railroad Com
pany. the Capital Traction Company. and
the Pennsylvania Railroad Company for
$4,000 damages for alleged injuries.
Mrs. Atwel, for her daughter. through
Attorney Wilton J. Lambert alleges that
on October last, while her daughter was
a passenger on a car of the Capital Trac-
tion Company. and the same was cross
ing Seventh street and Maryland avenue
southwest, the car was struck by a loco
motive of the railroad company, thereby
severely and permanently injuring her
daughter Elizabeth.