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The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1907-07-27
BLIND BOSS" TO RETIRE

In communication to Secretary Nathan NJ.
Wright of the Republican state central committee
of Rhode Island, Gen. Charles X. Brayton, who for
80 years has been known as the blind boss of the
party" rendered his resignation from the eXecu.
tive committee of the state central committee.
The reason that Gen, yton gives for withdraw.
ing is that the active M" nagement OF the party
may be placed in the hands of aber and younger
members"
For some time Gen Brayton has been the
burning issue before the Rhode Island legislature.
Gov. Higgins worked with all his might to carry
out hG campaign pledge to GUST Brayton from the
statehouse.
From chair in the high sherirs office this
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1907-07-27
PREMIER OF NEW ZEALA AND

Sir Joseph g. Ward who succeeded Richard
J. SeddOn as leader Of the Liberal party in New
Zealand and premier Of the country, the sud.
den death Of King Dick Seddon two years ago,
Is a man Of great capacity. Though he wears an
English title today, he began his career in as
plebean a way as did Seldom, the miner Ward
began as a telegraph messenger and was later an
operator. He became Seddon's right arm Sed.
don never covered over his native burly rough.
ness, but ward is smoothly polished statesman
and diplomat There is not much one man
power now IS under Seddon, because Ward relies
more on his ministry His policies are character.
tied however by their drectness and vigor, and
It seems that all Of his efforts along the lines
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1907-07-27

is to
byis his
has been of wonder Of
tried
the
ieved that his advancing
party have forced this preliminary
Il have determined
nud
at the ensuing fall election
this management party
that their
Republican victory"
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1907-07-27
SPORT SMAN AND CHRISTIAN

Is Marion W. Savage of Minneapolis, MINI,
millionaire, Methodist, horse racer end circus
owner, consistent? That is, can he race horses
and be a really true Christian?
Marion Savage admits that he Is a racctrack
sportsman and says that he knows he is a dcyout
Christian. People who are best acquainted with
him Will also tell you that he is a good church
man whose deeds are acuatcd by his scriptural
belief They say they knew him as a poor man
only few years ago before he made his money
a stock food, and that his religion of those
days has not changed one whit.
At Savage, MINI. Millionaire Savage has the
finest stables in the world. In them are 225 race
horses. Dan Patch has the finest stall Of them
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1907-07-27
is MAINT AIMING REPUTATION

James Hazen Hyde former vice president Of
the Equitable Life Assurance society, after year
or so of nearoblivlon Is doing things again in the
French capital. Pending a settlement OF the con-
troversy provoked by the proposal to merge two
prominent New York trust companies, Of
which was founded by Mr.. Hyde, it is pleasing TO
learn that this gentleman maintains his reputa-
ton for being the most fastidious male American
who ever set foot in Paris. That he would fall
below the standards he set up in his own country
was unthinkable, but confirmation of faith in his
artistic evolution toward perfectly symmetrical
dilettantsm is welcome
At the recent battle of flowers in the Bots
de ROuIOgne one of the most enthusiastic com
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1907-07-27

welknown owned by the Methodist millionaire
202t2; Drecum 205i4 Aon 20M OF these
proudly
history for
C$1S0000
offered for Cresceus and $25000 for Decm'
n all excitement
o
S a Mctho 90
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1907-07-27
batants was Mr.. HYDE.

batants Mr. Hyde In half
dozen pretty the
Roman paicn brought dtereng
while the mns gathered about him matns
historians, about the wealthy mobiles of
But
The flowers he
children of
When he the ribbon of the Legion Honor bestowed
he
OF violet His Paris admirers wondering whether will the
to his his hosiery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-21
LITTLE GIRL SUFFERED LONG.
Then Great Remedy Cured Skir
Disease Whice Had Gained
Powerful FoothoId.

The medical world. and especially the
cUtaneouS experts of the medical world,
are considerably stirred over the latest
reports of the daughter of w. r. Koch.
the real estate and insurance man OF
Huntington, Ind. who suffered for such
a long time with what was looked upon
as an incurable skin disease.
Mr.. Koch was referred by Il friend '"
the wonderful liquid remedy. D. d. ID.
Prescription. which is "A specific for
eczema. psoriasis. salt rheum barber $
itch and other diseases of the skin.
Almost the first application on the
little girls delicate skin caused the itch
to go away and her skin began to heal
Mr.. Koch. writing about the case
says: We have used D. ID. d. Prescrlp-
ton and find it the best we ever tried
for eczema. Our little girl was
afflicted with this disease for severa
wears. We tried everything we evel
. heard of and nothing did her any gooc
until we heard of your remedy. We
used four bottles and it cured the child
That was eight years ag" and the
disease never has returned. car
recommend your d. d. d. highly to an!
one afflicted with eczema"
d. D. d. Prescription is purely
vegetable external remedy that is APP
piled direct to the terrible itching
parts. 1t gives relief instantly and al
| most Immediately the signs of cure
are seen. A short use and the terrible
itching scales fall off. the skin cook;
! the Inflammation goes away and soon I,
, is white and healthy. This remedy
follows the principles of the lates'
learned skin specialists that eczema is
| in the skin, not in the blood. and con-
seauently should be treated through
the skin and not through the stomach
This remedy is on sale at Bowditch
Webster & Co.. and Spaulding's Drut
Store Haliowell. If you come in w
! will show. you some convincing letter.
and other literature which will give al
skin sufferers some good advice abou
dieting. bathing, etc. We also sell Q
| D. D. Soap.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-21
dorothy Vernon Of Haddon Hail.
Nov. Is.

AT the Hollywood Castle the seneschal
shows visitors a black stain Oh an
oaken floor, said to be the blood OF
David RizziO. Mary Stuarts trOuba-
dour. At Haddon Hall. Derbyshirc.
the gardner points to the time worn
st.ps down which Dorothy Vernon of
Haddon Hall. came in the gray of the
morning to elope with Lord John Man
ners nearly 400 years ago. Haddon Hall
it's steps, and old world garden are
shown in Dorothy Vernon of Had
don Hail. ut the Opera House on Mon
day evening, Nov. 25. Mary Stuart is
one of the characters in this historical
romance also. The ttular part of
Dorothy Vernon will he played by
Miss Gertrude Shipman. who is known
from coast to coast as an actress OF
capability.
The sale of seats begins tomorrow
morning. Prices so. Is and Sl.00.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-21
AMUSED ENTS.
"North Carolina Folks"

The Harcourt Comedy Company gave
a very creditablc production of North
Carolina Folks" at the Opera house
last night. Miss May Melvin was cast
in the leading role and the part of the
leading man was well taken by Gus
Tapley.
The scene of the play was North
Carolina, where the happy home was
sold and later the family was found in
Paris The Partisan scenes were well
put on and the gradual working out
Of the plot to a happy ending was well
done by the various members of the
company i'm the cast. In the last two
scenes the costumes were quite elab-
crate for a play of this character.
The singing specially by Fred Walsh
pleased the audience and Walter II.
Curtis. the mandolin king. in q mando-
lin solo and song, had the crowd with
him. Sam Barlow. the young man In
the white suit, was present with a
fresh assortment Of jokes and songs.
keeping the audience good natured
drought one Of the last waits. One OF
the especially pleasing features of the
program was the bag punching by
Harvey Dunn.
For today the program VIII consist oil
In the Enemy's Camp for the matinee
and in the evening THE Gamblers
Wife" Tonight is Grand Army night
the members of the local post having
received and accepted invitations to DC
present and witness the play.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-21
AS Thanksgiving draws near tn

AS THANKSGIVING draws near the
members of the Howard beheVoiehl
Union are planning as usual. ana 1or
the Goth wear. the Thanksgiving day
dinner to the poor of our city. for the
mast two wears. as will be remembered.
The funds necessary for this work nave
heen supplied through the generosity
Of Charles King. native of Augusta
hit now of New York City. THIS year
the citizens of Augusta. VINO nave oer"
called upon in vain. hut have always
RESPONDED literally and made '"is
work possible, must be as in previous
wears looked to for supplies. IL was
MANNED to canvas the city as usual Ior
hedges of money or food and give
every householder and all others inter-
ested. the privilege of contributing 10
this object, but owing to various
hindrances it has been found lHpos-
sible to find enough canvassers I"
thoroughly cover the ground. so II Is
earnestly requested that all those VINO
have not already been and are not I'M
mediately called upon. will understand
that they have not been Intentionally
overlooked. but will cheerfully. as III
the mast. contribute to this enterprise
Money. groceries or cooked food IN
large or small quantities will be CRATE
fully received at Grand Army hall on
Tuesday, Nov Is. when all the baskets
must be packed ready to deliver or
Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-21
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES

Brigadier General Wesley G. Smith
of Portland of the Maine Brigade. Uni
formed Rank. knights of Pythias. mas
rendered his resignation as the brigade
commander and Col f. G. MiIliken of
Portland of the 1st Maine Regiment.
Uniformed Rank, has been placed in
Temporary command. An election will
be held at an early date to fill the Va
cancy caused by Gen. Smiths reslgna-
ton. Col. H. {. Read Of Watervilie OF
the I'd Maine Regiment and Col. E. {.
Milliken of Portland are understood to
be candidates for the position and 1t
is expected that before the date for
the election is announced several
other candidates will be in the race.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-21

Fred Bennett was up against the
municipal court yesterday morning as
the result of an attack of his Old
trouble. and it is probable tina. no one
regretted his presence in court more
than himself. He had been absent from
the city for some time. partly because
of the fact that there was an old hne
hanging over him which he had prom
Used to pay but had not. but In period
of temporary forgetfulness or perhaps
actuated by the hope that the cour.
had forgotten the s. due it. he came I"
town Tuesday and landed in durance.
He was the soul of pepiterce yesterday
morning. pleaded guilty to the charge
and was ready to do anything i'll the
way of PROMISES to make amenfs TOT
the past as well as to look out for the
future. but the court was memorable
and after imprcssing upon tn" prisoner
the fact that the law must be upheld
administered fine Of SO and costs
amounting to much more than Mr.. Ben
nett was able to pay. Later IN the da!
he went up on the hill for Il period OF
20 days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-21

The work which has been in progress
for some time past on Thorne hill
under the supervision of Street Com
missioner Prescott of the Eastern dis
trict, is nearing completion and it Is
thought that another week will find
the work done so far as the cutting Off
and filling in is concerned. OF course
there is quite an amount Of work to be
done in the way of finishing and clean
ing up but the heavy part of the work
will be done at the time stated. and il
will be one of the big improvements OF
the year on Augusta highways.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-21

Notice has been received at police
headquarters from Supt. Richard Syl-
vester of the Washington, d. c.. police
department. giving a description of one
Andrew. alias Cousin. Walker. who is
wanted for murder and for whose cap
ture a reward Of 800 is offered. Walker
is colored. with light brown skin. is
40 wears old. 5 feet, 9 inches in height
and weighs 100 pounds: has full round
face. small moustache. cut or scar on
bridge of nose and when last seen wore
black striped double-breasted suit
black sateen shirt. dark striped tie with
six-p0inted star scalf-pin. black Stet-
son hat. black enamelled shoes; is d
neat dresser. He is known as 4 mar
ness man. around race track stables
follows county fairs and has worked as
assistant in bar-rOom.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-21
Moody-T obey.

The Methodist parsonage was the
scene Of Il quiet wedding "Wednesday
evening when Ethel l.. Tobey. the
youngest daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank d. Tobey, WAS united in mar
rklgc to Leroy n. Moody Of Appleton,
Me. by the Rev. II. +. Dunnack. The
bride was becomingly attired i'll a
travelling suit of blue broadcloth. Alice
NJ Tobey. a sister of the bride. acted as
bridesmaid and c. Wesley Cummings
as best man.
After the ceremony the party re-
turned to the home of the bride. where
reception was given to the immediate
relatives.
Mrs. Moody has for several years
been employed by the Vickery & Hill
Publishing Co. Mr.. Moody is one of
Appletons most prosperous business
men.
Amid a shower of rice and confetti
they left for short wedding trip to
Boston.
Their many friends extend congrat-
ulations.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-21

Hon. Harold NJ. Sewall and Sheriff
John w. Ballou of Bath were in the
city for few hours yesterday after
noon on their return from Eustis.
where they had been on a hunting trip.
the journey being made in Mr.. Sewalrs
Stevens Duryea car. The start was
made for the big game regions at 11.3O
last Saturday forenoon and by supper
time Phillips had been reached. Here
a stop was made and thence the party
went to the lower Dead River region.
where the only deer. six-point buck.
weighing 200 pounds. was shot on Sam
Parsons farm in that section by Sher-
if Ballou, who was hunting with Pay
son Viles Of Dead River, an expert in
woodcraft. After supper these two
gentlemen left for Bath on train liz
Their chauffeur will take the car to
Bath today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-21
AIphonse Grenier, one Of the l.

Alphonse Grenier, one Of the local
boat builders. is making plans for do
irg something in that line during the
coming winter for customers and will
also build one for himself. Mr.
Grenicr's boat will be a gasoline
cruiser and will probably be the largest
Of the Augusta Yacht Club fleet. 1t
will have length of IS or 40 feet and
a beam of about feet 6 inches. and
will be fitted with a roomy cabin. He
has already built several fine launches
for Augusta parties and it is probable
that the new boat will be fully as good
as any of them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-21
PLEADED NOLO.
Julian kittredge Held in $1,000 on
Charge Of Rape.

Julian Kittredge. who was arrested
Tuesday night for a criminal assault
upon May Slosberg, the 1o-year-old
daughter of Max Slosberg. was ar
raigned before Recorder Whitehouse
at the municipal court yesterday morn
ing on a charge of rape. to which he
entered a plea of nolo contendere and
was held in the sum Of $1,000 for APP
pearance at the January term of tho
superior court for Kcnnebec county
The boy was unable to furnish the re-
uuired bail and was committed to Jail
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-21

Cards have been received in this city
announcing the marriage of Miss
Marian Leone Thaxter. only daughter
Of Mr. and Mrs Henry w. Thaxter of
Portland. formerly of Bangor. t" Err
nest Scott Buchanan of Detroit, Mich.
which occurred at the home of the
brides parents on Congress street
Saturday, Nov. 16. at p. M. 1t was a
quiet home wedding, only the immc-
date relatives and friends being pres
ent. The ceremony was performed by
Rev. J. X. Wilson. d. D., the ring SER
vice being used. The rooms were pref
tily decorated with palms, asparagus
and chrysanthemums.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-21
Grand Army Night at The Opera House.

Upon the invitation of Miss May
Melvin. the bright little star of the
Harcourt Comedy Company. and
Manager CuGdy Of the Opera House.
the entire post of the Grand Army
Will attend the performance of the
"iamblcr's Wife, at the Opera House
tonight. The front part of the or
cnestra seats has been reserved for
them and they will attend in body
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-21

The many friends Of Officer and Mrs.
Lawrence Colgan will regret to learn
that their little daughter. Frances, aged
ten years, is a sufferer from diphtheria.
1t is learned however that the disease
is of the milder form. The house at 81
State street has been quarantined and
all the necessary precautions taken to
prevent a further spread of the disease.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-21

In an interview with a Journal re-
porter Superintendent George NJ. Ryder
of the c. A. Eaton Shoe Co. stated last
evening that he did not anticipate any
cause for discharging present help on
account of the financial situation in
New York and any business depression
that may exist in any other places. Mr.
Ryder stated further that business was
normal at this time and that the ru-
NOR of a shut down next week was in
correct.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-21

The meeting of Current Events Club,
postponed from Nov. Il, will occur on
Friday Nov. %. at the home of Mrs. f.
l.. Wellman. 81 Melville street. at
clock. Program: ROll-call. favorite
flower: paper. "A Japanese Garden
Miss Lillian Hill: paper. New England
Flower Gardens. Miss G. P. Sanborn
reading. Tokyo. Japan's Capital" Mrs
Claude Route: reading. "Education III
Japan, Mrs. G. l.. Blakeley.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-21

Some of the young people of the city
are planning to go to Riverside Friday,
evening to attend 4 social dance to be
given by some Of the young men of that
town at Good Templar's hall Music
will be furnished by Billiards. orches-
ira of this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-21

Among the recent weddings which
have been recorded at the office of the
city clerk is that of Horace G. Choate
of Windsor and Alice c. Moody of Au-
gusta, who were united in marriage
Nov. II. the ceremony being conduct
ed by Rev +. S. Gahan of East Pitts
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-21

Eeuel WEIGH. a bell boy employed at
Hotter North. had the misfortune
Wednesday to get behind II large trunk
inst as a porter was tipping it over
in one of the rooms. II struck the
young man across the stomach. causing
considerable pain and incapacitated
him for duty.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-21

Friends OF George w. Leadbettcr Of
this city. messenger to the Governor
and Council. will extend sympathy in
The death of his father. which occurred
at his home in Lincolnville early We'd
nesday morning. A telegram was re-
ceived yesterday announcing the fact.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-21

A board walk was placed over the
granolithic walk leading to the en-
trance Of the I.ithgow Library Wednes-
day. They were so placed to cause
less trouble in keeping the walk clear
of snow
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-21

Sherburne & Dailey's Turkey" ad, is
opportune and suggestive of the fact
that there are other Thanksgiving
features to be considered. beside
providing the National bird.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-21

Maine Central car No. 66, the private
car of Vice President Evans of the
road, was attached to train No. |
yesterday morning. with a party of
officials on board, going east.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-21

Birds, when perched on trees or
bushes are natural weathercocks. as
they invariably turn their heads to the
U1ud
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-21

Aston Dove and Everett Packard
have returned from a short hunting
trip. each bringing home a fine buck.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-21

Mrs. Z. A. Phinney. POI Water street.
up one flight. advertises millinery
specials" of trimmed hats at reduced
prices Look for the al.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-21

Argo Red Salmon is good enough Tor
the tables of the rich. and cheap
enough for the tables OF the poor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-21
YOUR
EYE

TONIC LENS.
If you have headaches on SEA double
vision or Your eyes bl,lrS call at our
Optical Parlors-Why' Because r II
Willis has made the eye study for :.
years and graduated from one of the best
Optical Colleges in New York. He has
fitted over 2an people. He can Make
vou ". Il handsome Fair of glasses f"i
SO. EimieSs glasses made in all styles
Lewiston OPTICAL co.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-21

UNIFORM RANK. KNIGHTS OF
Pythias, King Company. No. 1. Regular
meeting first Thursday Of each month.
Captain. o. f. DOUGLAS.
Recorder. HARRY n. HERSEH.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-21

CAPITAL AERiE, NO. 1860, FRAZIER.
NAL ORDER OF EAGLES. Regular
meeting nights second and last Mondays
Of each month at 1881 Water street.
=. W. HANKS, w. p.
+. d. COUGHLIN, Sec.
J. II. SIBERIAN, Treas.
Arizona republican., 1907-11-26
SHORT NOTES.

Sam Brown is around after a short but very serious sick spell.
 James Teeter returned yesterday morning from a business trip to No galas and other points in the south ern part of the territory.
 The heavy wind night before last did considerable damage to the avn ings on the Al Miller building.
 Cone Webb returned yesterday from a trip to Los Angeles and will return to his home in Roosevelt in day or two.
 G. R. Finch made a trip to the Gila River yesterday afternoon after a cou- pie of parties who missed the morning train.
 Miss Patterson. an experienced tele- phone operator recently from Colorado has accepted a position in the local exchange with Sanichas Bros.
 C. T. Hirst of Phoneix was a busi- ness visitor on the south side yester- ray
 Tempe Lodge. No. 26. K. of P. meets tonight as usual. Work in the first rank.
 The prizes which will be given by the Rebakahs tomorrow evening for the best costumed lady and gentleman are now on display in Laird & Dimes front window.
 Get your pies and cakes for Thanks