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Watson's weekly Jeffersonian., 1907-10-10
TIME.

"Time is the most indefnable vet
paradoxical Of things; the past is
gone, the future is not come, and The
present becomes the past, even while
we attempt to define it, and like the
flash of lightning, at once exists and
expires.
Time is the measurer of all things,
but it itself immeasurable and the
grand discloser of all things, but is
itself undisclosed. Like space, it is
incomprehensible, because it has no
limits, and it would be still more Sc
if it had.
1t is more obscure in its source
than The Nile, and in its termination
than the Niger, and advances like tho
slowest tide, but retreats like the
swiftest torrent.
1t gives wings of lightning to
pleasure, but feet of lead to pain, and
lends expectation a curb, but enjoy
ment spur. 1t rcbs beauty of her
charms, to bestow them on her pic
ture, and builds a monument to merit,
but denies it house; it is the tran
sient and deceitful fatterer of false
hood, but the tried and final friend
Of truth. Wisdom walks before it,
opportunity with it, and repentance
behind it. He that has made it his
friend, will have little to fear from
his enemies, but he that has mode it
his enemy, will have little to hope
from his friends. :"
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Pages from Ny Scrap Book.

has come to him? May his forehead
be darkened with mud!" When asked
to curse some one he replied, "I have
not been sent to curse, bnt to be a
mercy to mankind" (" "He visited
the sick, followed any bier he met, ac-
cepted the invitation of slave to
dinner, mended his own clothes,
MIXED his goats, and waited upon
HIMSELF" relates summarily another
tradition. He never first Withdrew
his hand out of another man 5 palm,
and turned not before the other had
turned. His hand, we read elsewhere
and traditions like these give a
good index of what the Arabs ex-
pected their prophet to be-was the
most generous. his breast the most
courageous, his tongue the most truth
ful; he was the most faithful protec-
tor of those he protected, the sweet
est and most agreeable in converse
ton; those who saw him were sud-
denly filed with reverence, those who
came near him loved him, they who
described him would say, ct have
never seen his like either before or
after. " He was of great taciturnity,
and when he spoke he spoke with
emphasis and deliberation, and no
one could ever forget what he said.
He was, however, very nervous and
restless withal, often low-spiritetl,
downcast as to heart and eyes. Yet
he would at times suddenly break
through those broodings, become gay,
talkative, jocular, chiefly among hia
own. He would then delight in telling
amusing little stories, fairy tales, and
the like. He would romp with the
children and play with their toys
as, after his first wife's death. he
was wont to play with the dolls his
new baby-wife had brought into his
house.
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PARCELS POST PLANS AGAIN.

John Wanamaker, as postmaster
general, tried to arrange for the par
cells post in America. Mr. Cortelyou.
in the same Office, moved indirectly
to the same end, proposing to consoli-
date the third and fourth classes of
mail matter and provide for grad
ual increase of the weight limit with
reduction of the rates of postage.
The public desires a parcels post
system of course, The express COM
panies do not desire such system,
and up to the moment they have been
too strong for both the people and
the administrations. Postmaster-Gen-
eral Meyers announcement Of his
plans for an early extension Of the
parcels mail service is to be regarded
with interest and hope.
Four pounds is the present mail
limit of weight in the United States.
Mr.. Meyer suggests an increase to
eight or ten pounds. This is progress
in moderation. The limit in Great
Britain is eleven pounds, being held
down by railway influence in Parlia-
ment. France carries parcels up to
twenty-five pounds and Germany
stops at no pounds, packages to that
weight being transportable between
the home country, Austria and Switz-
erland.
When it comes to the question of
rates iiberality also balances for the
Old World. To carry four-pound
package anywhere within its limits
the United States charges 81 cents.
Great Britain will carry a parcel to
Shanghai by way Of Egypt, the Suez
Canal, India and Hongkong for IL
cents pound And anywhere in thu
United Kingdom parcels travel at
rates from l 1-2 cents for pound
to 25 cents for IL pounds.
. In Germany, Switzerland, France,
England, all about Europe. the tourist
may send and receive promptly by
post his laundry and small luggage;
the people may effect their minor
transfers of commodities safely and
quickly and cheaply by mail. In a
long list Of world-powers the United
Watson's weekly Jeffersonian., 1907-10-10

ly help the cane in the dry spots. The
cane crop in general continues to hold
out most encouraging prospects, and
the rapid approach of the grinding
season finds our planters generally op-
timistic. New Orleans Picayune.
Watson's weekly Jeffersonian., 1907-10-10
MoHAMMED's PORTRAIT.


rather thin, but broad Of shoulders.
wide of chest, strong Of bone and
muscle. Ills head was massive,
strongly developed. Dark hair
slightly curled-fowed in dense
mass down almost to his shoulders.
Even in advance age, it was sprink-
led by only about twenty gray hairs
produced by the agonies of his "Rev
elations." His face was cval-shapcd,
slightly tawny Of color. Fine, long,
arched eyebrows were divided by
vein which throbbed visibly in mo-
ments of passion. Great, black, rest
less eyes shone out from under long
heavy eyelashes. His nose was large,
slightly aqriline. His teeth, upon
which he bestowed great care, were
we'll set, dazzling white A full beard
framed his manly face His skin was
clear and soft, his complexion cred
and white" his hands were AS "silk
and satin ''-even as those of wo-
man. His step was quick and elias.
tic, yet firm, and as that Of one "who
steps from a high to low place" "
In turning his face he would also
turn his full body. His whole gait
and presence were dignifed and i'm
posing. His countenance was mild
and pensive. His laugh was rarely
more than a smile "Oh, my little
son!" reads one tradition, ''hadst
thou seen him thou wouldst have said
thou hadst seen sun rising" "I,"
says another witness, "saw him in
moonlight night, and sometimes I
looked at his beauty and sometimes
looked at the moon, and his dress was
striped with red, and he was brighter
and more beautiful to me than the
moon"
In his habits he was extremely
simple, though he bestowed great care
on his person. His eating and drink
ing away all "superfuities. The
tanned, even when he had reached the
fullness Of power, their almost primi-
tive nature. He made point of Civ
ing away all "superffuities. F." The
only luxuries he indulged in were, be-
sides arms, which he highly priced,
certain yellow boots, present from
the Negus of Asbyssinia.
His constitution was extremely deli
cate. He was nervously afraid of
bodily pain, and would sob and roar
under it. Eminently impractical in
all common things Of life, he was
gifted with mighty powers Of imagi-
nation, elevation Of mind, delicacy
and refinement Of feeling. "He is
more modest than a virgin behind
her curtain" it was said of him.
He was most indulgent to his infe-
riors, and would never allow his
awkward little page to be scolded,
whatever he did. "Ten years." said
Anas, his servant. "was I about the
prophet, and he never said as much
as fUff' to me-" He was very af-
fectionate toward his family. One Of
his boys died on his breast in the
smoky house Of the nurse, a black
;. xran -,o,... Q,..I -
Watson's weekly Jeffersonian., 1907-10-10
SHALL EX PARTE EVIDENCE
NULLIFY STATE LAWS?

The conflict of authority between
the State and federal courts in three
Southern States, and particularly in
Alabama, has directed public atten-
ton to the grave questions involved
with deeper interest than they per-
haps have ever possessed before.
1t is not necessary to go into the
merits Of the issue which has been
raised in order to make the point,
which is most striking and most
worthy Of attention. The railroad
commissions of the several states are
invested with at least quasi-Judicial
powers. Before handing down a de-
cision they make a thorough and
painstaking investigation. They hear
evidence from the railroads and the
people, and make their utmost en-
deavor to arrive at the truth. Their
final rulings are in the nature of
judicial Interpretation.
As such they are entitled to the
obedience of the railroads and the re-
spect of the federal cours. It is
manifestly unfair, it is obviously un-
just according to every principle of
reason and equity for federal court
to obstruct these orderly processes
of the commissions these decisions
which are at least quasi-judicial-
simply on the ex parte evidence Of
a corporation lawyer.
It needs no technical knowledge of
the law to see that this is true; we
need not enter INTO the merits of any
individual case to Geach this conelu-
sion. 1t carries conviction Oil its very
face. A sovereign. state, empowered
to regulate its own affairs, adopts a
law under which the railroad commits
sion, exercising judicial functions, af-
ter evidence duly heard and consid-
cred from both sides, hands down a
decision in the form of an order. 1t
is a result arrived at after conscien-
tious deliberation, In which al the
evidence is threshed out. Aside from
all mystifying technicalities. as
plain matter cf common sense, such
a decision on the part of railroad
commission is entitled TO the highest
respect and consideration. 1t has
the very ear-marks Of fairness and
justice.
And what is the method Of proceed
ure adopted by the federal courts ?
Appealed to by the railroads on the
ground that their property is about
to be confscated IAN appeal 50
hackneyed and unfounded that il has
become a standing joke-the federal
courts grant hearing-to whomq
To the corporation lawyers, who
introduce their unsupported ex parte
evidence.
On this partisan hearing the famil-
lar injunction is issued which para
lyzes the functions of the state gov
ernment. The rulings of its railroad
commission, sitting in a judicial ca
pacity, are ruthlessly set aside and
the laws Of the state are made very
mockery.
Watson's weekly Jeffersonian., 1907-10-10

States alone, greatest and richest Of
all, suffers its public to pay in an
noyances of uncertain service and ex-
cessive rates for the maintenance of
private monopolies in the parcels traf-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-19
Plans for July q Celebration.

"cry busy meeting was held by the
Retail Merchants Association at the
St'r" OF T. F. Conner Monday evening,
and was largely attended by members.
1t being the last regular meeting before
the Fourth of July, when the assccia-
ton VIII give one Of the biggest ccle-
brations ever given in this section Of
the State. a committee consisting of
William Gray and J. n Martin was
chosen to interview Allen Heckett in
regard to securing his park for the
day, where fireworks. tho Grafton, and
the singing By the children of The Sun
day schools should be given. 1t was
voted to forbid any firing Of fireworks
tOrpedocs or explosives on the street
during 5he parade in the forenoon. It
was also voted to have the baseball
games played in Hunnewell field in the
forenoon. free to all spectators. A large
number Of items were voted on and
many arrangements completed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-19
Beatty Sinclair.

ono Of the prctticSt weddings seen
in Winthrop for some time took place
Tuesday evening at the Methodist
church. when Mary Carr Sinclair,
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Hiram &.
Sinclair of this town was united in
marriage to Fred Fairchild Beatty Of
S;Omcrville, Mass.
The church was handsomely and
profuscIy decorated with cvCrgrccnS
and early summer flowers, the altar
being mass Of green and white ar
tisticallY int,rwOvcn and fcStnOncd.
shortly after O'Clock the bridal
party approached the altar to the
strains of LohenErin's wedding march,
played by Mrs. Carrie Osborne of Win
throp and stood before the Rev. Smith
Baker Of Portland, who performed the
ceremony. The double ring service
was used.
The bride looked sweet in q princess
gown of white batiStc. trimmed with
valcncicnnCs lace and carried show
or bouquet of brides roses and lilies
of the valley. The veil. an heirloom
Of the family, was one woven by the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-19
THE RIVER CARNIVAL.
Program for This Feature of Fourth
Celebration Is Complete.

The committee on the River carnival
met Monday evening after the meeting of
the general committee and after Il session
which carried them into tho hours of
morning completed their program and
yesterday had the following information
issued to the public:
Kiver carnival to he held at Gardiner
Ne. July !, 1851. The citizens of Gardiner
extend cordial invitation to all boat
owners to he present with their boats and
take part in the following contests:
Parade Of decorated boats. for boats or
canoes of all descriptions-1st prize $50, 2d
price SIC. 81 prize s.. in gold
Handicap race for motor boats. with en-
fnrs over five horse power-1st Prize So,
n rriza 81, 81 prize $, in gold.
Canoe race-1st prize so. I'd prize IS, in
gold
Handicap race for motor boats, with en-
gines five horsepower and undcr-1st prize
g. ID prize so. 81 prize s.. in gold
Log race-lst prize so, "a prize s., in
gold
Motor boat race. free for all, no handl.
cap 81 in gold.
Committee on motor boat raccs-F. \
Dahfortn. J. Eaft"r. w. Lawrence. IT.
Turner. W Il. Goodwin. r. w Dick, w.
Harrington
Log race Bosworth, w II. Fcaslcc.
Lester Perry.
Boat parade decorations f. l.. Russell,
T. Woodbury.. Gcu Ernwn. G. j. Brag-
don. 6. II. S"ul". II. #. True.
Canoe races II. a. Gray, r. H. Gardl.
nor, Jr. II. a, Davis, A. w. Cunning
ham
All motor boat races will u" over 4
four-n.ilc cour"". Canoe race will lie over
a thrcc-uu1rtcr mile course. Log race
across Kcnne bee river from Gard .ncr
shore
An impartial and competent handicap-
ing committee will 10 secured for the oc-
cason
We especially invite every boat that can
possibly u" in Gardiner on that day to
take part in the parade, as we wish to
make it tho largest and best boat parade
ever seen in New England. The parade
VIII he started promptly at | o'clock, the
other races following III their order.
MI motor boats Wishing to enter citHcT
Of the handicap races. must report at the
committee boat in time to he measured.
For further information apply to the
chairman. or any member nf the River
carnival committee. G. ID. Libby CHAIR
man
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New Books at Public Library.

Tie following new books nave been re-
Gently ad.cu to the Winthno p Public Lii
brary:
Mlaurrat, Sand
Mile dc Ia Seiglicr. Slndcau.
Tn" isOmdnIc of Il Poor Young Man,
F"ullct
The Lady a the Camclias, Dumas.
taptain FraCaSSC. Gauticr.
SanUel Brohl and Company. Choruicz
Memoirs Of Two Young Brides, Balzac
Rcntc Mak"rin, GOncourt
Pierre ANA Jean, MaupaSsant
Ma lam" B"VarY, Flaubnrt.
An Iceland rishcrmul. L"i.
Abl.c Constantine, IIIlcry.
a MARRIAGE for Love, lIalcry.
Nptrt ban" dc Paris. Hugo.
Tl' Black Tuip. DnmHS.
I'LL" Chrttruso of Parma, Stcndahl.
tolumhH. M"rimcn.
Clrrn"t.. AtcTiur,'
rlu. Kin" nf the Mountains. About
me Nauoh. paudct
Th" DoNnf,ll, Inln.
The Uri.adicr Frederic Ercknan
Tho Deans Watch Errknan-Chatrian
origin Of Species. Darwin.
Descent of Man. vols. Darwin.
Journal Of Researches Darwin.
Frnsrncr,% IF Science, vols. TyndalL
Sound. TyndHlI
Science and Education. Huxley.
Data Of Ethics. Spencer.
FIRST Principals. spencer.
Cri':Irc If Pur,. i;,@l@"f' lIart
Electricity IL EvcryIay life. TIT Zel-
mann.
otter Worlds Than Ours. Proctor
Evenings ut the Microscopes, insSc
The Wealth Of Nations, Z vols. Smith.
Outlines Of Astronomy, HcrSchci
Advancement OF Leaning, Bacon.
Norim OrEanIm, Bacon.
Elements Of Natural IhlIosopfN'
Thompson AMI Tat. -.
Elementary Text Book of Botany, AT
PrinrirlIs If Chcmistrr, Mendcle"f
tent Book Of Geology, 4 vols. Gcikte.
War Of the Rebellion. Official I;"c"rdS
oc the Union and Confederate ARMIES
with Atlas. 12' vols. W.. ,.
Electricity in everyday Life. ) VOLS
History nf England. vols: Hume
SENTIMENTAL Tommy. Earric.
To,nmv and Gr,znl. Barrie.
Rob. Son of Battle. Ollivant-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-19
Graduating Exercises OF
Waterville High School.

The class of 1907. 'Watervillc High
school. was graduated last evening in
City hall in tine presence of a large crowd
OF relatives and friends Of the members
Of the class
1t was shortly after S o'clock when the
orchestra finished the overture, the cur
tain rose, and the class marched upon
the stage to the music of a stIrIina march
played by Wentworth's Orchestra.
1t WAS at this tlu,c that the audience
had an opportunity Of seeing the bcauti-
full stage decorations, which, together
with the decorations of the audience
room. made charming picture. The
color scheme was purple ANA white. tie
class ColoIs. The following vas the order
of exercises
Salutatory-" The Value OF Military Train
ing In Secondary Schools
Allan Francis McAlary
Class History, jessie Alice Topper
FIFTH Honor. Romance If Early Maine,
Elizabeth Louise Springfield
Class Ioem-'TlIc Powers OF Music"
Vida Dcma Merrill
Music
Fourth Honcr-'"The Wit and lIumor Of
Different Nations" Marie AZiida Roy
Address to Undergraduates,
Charles Albert Goodwin
First IIonor-"A Plea for the Classical
bhG5'', Alhll'l l4bulNt bOllOil
Glass ,SOng-'TEc Swallow Song"
Annyc Elizabeth White
Class Prophecy.
Elvira Theresa Simpson
Dora Matilda Brann
Ethel Arlene I;unnells
Second IIunOr-"Out Of Doors
Beth E.I1lcen IIaincs
Grafton Tie Motives of Columbus"
Myron l.. kiddcr
Music
Presentation Of Gifts,
Cn,a MahcllC Konnson
Third Houor-"A Glimpse ut FOREIGN
Schnc.s." Nina Elizabeth ShWteIln
NaI",li, oIy-"Thc Indian and ills Leg
ends" Esther Gertrude Robinson
Music
presentation Of Diplomas.
Singing Class ode.
CLASS ODE.
Tune: Wait Till They Harvest tha
II is tie time # parting and Of saving
orr farcwcil%
To school and all its memories of tile
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The Conversational Conference.

The oath annual conference Of tho
Congregational churches of Somerset
county met here Tuesday and the Sos
SnnS will continue until Wednesday
noon There arc Il large number Of del
cgatcS pre- sent each church being en-
titled to two. ana a number not dele
gates arc also here.
1t WAS 1920 when the meeting was
called 10 order and the organization
perfected. Fifteen minutes later devo-
tiCnal services were held. led by the
moderator. At 11.15 Rev. r. b. Merrill
pastor of the Island avenue church.
where the conference is being held
gave the address of welcome and this
was responded to by the moderator
This completed the work of the morn
ing session and an adjournment was in
order for dinner.
The Afternoon meeting opened at 100
with devotional exercises The first
speaker was Rev. w. A. Richmond of
Bingham, who took for his topic Con
Verting Motives" He was followed by
Rev. J. II. Gould of Norridgewock. who
spoke at length upon Gathering Fruit
for tho Sunday School" The last place
on the afternoon program was given to
Rev. c. d. Boothby Of Madison. who
delivered an interesting talk on mems
Work for Men"
At til" evening session praise meet
ilc; was held ut :. Then camc tho adj
dros:i Nv Cecil NJ. DagGett Of Water
vile, who's" subject was Boys Work
for Boys" The annual conference ser
mon was delivered ut by Rev. L. Il.
HIATT, pastor of the Dinsmorc Memorial
church in North Arson. The ordinance
Of Communion was then administered
by I;cv. j. II. Gould and Rev. c. ID.
Roothby
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-19

Sometime during Monday night or
early Tuesday morning a break was
committed at the barber shop on Water
street run by George l.. Cleveland. The
burglars gained an entrance by cutting
out the putty in window in the rear
of the shop and thus removing the
glass. In doing 50 one Of the pancs was
broken. The only articles which Mr..
Cleveland missed when he opened for
business Tuesday were two pairs Of
clippers and he did not discover that
these were gone until customer came
in 10 have his hair cut. Nothing else
WAS StOlCn.
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grandmother Of the bride. The bride
was attended by her cousin, Miss
Bessie A. Smith Of Brunswick. The
groomsman was Arthur L. Iittcl of
Dorchester, Mass. The uShers were
Earl H. Beatty Of S"mcrvillc, Mass;
Fred O. Thomas and Kenneth w. Will
son of Boston, and Frank Mccullough
of Lynn.
After the ceremony a short reception
was held at the home of the brides
parents, to the immediate friends and
relatives of the bride and groom. At
ter Il short wedding trip Mr.. and Mrs.
Beatty Will reside at SOmCrvillc, Mass.
The following were among those
present from out-of-town Mrs. Mary
Z. Beatty. Mr.. and Mrs. w. r. Beatty,
Mr. and Mrs Earl II. Beatty of Som
crvillc, Mass; Arthur T.. Zittcl, Fred
9. Thomas, Kenneth w. Wilson Of
Boston. Mass; +. Mccullough, Eliza
beth. n. J.; Miss Bessie A. Smith, Mrs.
D. l.. Smith, Miss Eel II. Smith of
Brunswick; Miss Annie Grover, Miss
Helen Johnson. Mr.. and Mrs. j. f.
BiEelOW, Mrs n. L. Drlscoll of Port
land; Miss Flora Mccullough, Lynn.
Mass: Mrs. Harry X. Upton, Brock
ton, Mass; Mrs. q. r. Johnson, Bos-
ton, Mass; Mr.. ana Mrs. james Pur-
ington, Richmond; Mr. and Mrs. Roy
ii. t'lymt. Augusta; Miss Elizabeth l.
Craig, Augusta.
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Among tho delegates from this town
who are attending the state cncamp-
mcnt Of the Grand Army Of the Rcpub-
lie in Bangor are Charles Smith, JEFF
fcrSon Savage and Gen. Isaac Dyer.
This latter gentleman, who is Skowh"-
CANS postmaster and Z past command
or of the Department of Maine. has not
missed an annual cncampmcnt since
the first one was held some 40 years
ago. Mr.. Smith has missed but few and
has attended every national cncamp-
mcnt for the past II years. Among til"
delegates from tn" Russell Relief Corps
who arc in Rangor are Mrs. r. g. Dun
ton, Mrs. G. d. Arnold and Mrs. J. II.
HutcninS.
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Local Notice,

Miss Minnie a. Cross Of IIhilnwcll
teacher Of the pianofortc. il DESTROYS Of
increasing her class in this city. Miss
Nr"S% has had wide and successful
experience as teacher If the Lcischc-
tzky method and from. this experience
GAINS 7" have acquired special fit
ness Tor the thorough and correct train
lhS Of young students. Miss Cross is
commended by Mrs. l.. Ii. Clarke and
al inquiries may be made Of Mrs.
''afk" at her home. No. d Church
street. june19, dit
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IN" LAX" House, wcHo rendered a little
feast in brightly Illuminated corner
of the vcranda of the Lake House at
1880 O'Clock last night, the cvcr-joy-
Gus chapcronc. Miss Lotto johnson,
acting as hostess. Three young ladies
Of the class, owing to the fact that
they hal passed the afternoon search
ing through Augusta, Winthrop and
HalloWcll fer a certain male friend
and were not at Island Park oven af-
ter another member of the class had
waited an hour and a half were forced
to miss this appetiZiuE event, as they
returned just too late to participat" i'm
it. They were not feeling very sweet
tempered. either. How dill Harry
Wood feel after running disabled
launch through the park three times,
within an hour and a half and pad
ding the launch two miles? oh. joy
full, ".
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Proctor-S oper.

In" many friends Of Miss Grace So
p"r were somewhat surprised to re-
''iv" cards announcing her marriage
!" CHARLES NJ. Proctor of BrOOklinc,
MISS Miss Sopcr is we'll known in this
c,lty and for tn. past few years has
tn Il trained nurse in Boston. She
nIs host Of friends in this city who
WI wish her much happiness in her
mdrlied Iifc