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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-09
MAINE MUSICIANS.

Heart Memories" is the title of a
new song composed by Seldcn c. Fos-
ter of Norway.
The Portland Festival chorus will be-
gin its rehearsals in Y. NJ. &. A. hall
Monday evening.
Miss May McKusick Of Calais has
been re-engaged as teacher of music in
the Old Town public schools.
Miss Sue Winchell returned to her
home in Brunswick from Boston, where
she has been filling a sx-wecks' en-
Eagenent with the we'll known Fayette
Ladies' Orchestra, at Kcith's theatre
A quartette consisting of Fred A.
Cram. tenor; Miss Emily c. Burns, So
prano; Clarence f. Holt, bass and Mrs
Charles A. Chadbourne. alto, has been
engaged by the music committee of the
Saco Methodist church to sing at the
services of that church for the remain
der of the conference year
The music committee Of the Bath
school board has selected Miss Kath-
leen Melvin as the teacher of music
and drawing in the public schools to
succeed Miss Lillian Woodside, who
resigned at the end of the last school
year. Miss Melvin comes from East
Orleans. Mass, where she has occupied
similar position.
Houlton people are looking forward
with much pleasure to the musical re-
clfal to be given in that town on Sept.
~, by Miss Mamie Obey. Miss Obey is
native of HOultOn. Among the ar
lists who will take part in this concert
are Benjamin l.. WhelpIey OF Boston,
who recently gave a recital in Houlton,
and Harold Haylett Of Boston. violin
list.
According to the daily press. Nine.
Lillian Blauveit, the distinguished OPP
cratic singer. who is such favorite in
Maine musical circles. is likely to sever
her connection with the Weber Com
pany as a result of difference of opin-
ion over her contract. 1t appears that
she had consented to sing for $1,000 a
week with the agreement that she was
to be identified only with first class
company" The plans for this season
as arranged by Joe Weber. call for her
appearance with a company that Nine
Blauvelt contends does not meet this
requirement. and she declares, in the
newspaper accounts. that she will take
her demand for 1l.O0O, to cover the II
weeks of her contract yet to run, to
court.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-09
FINES OF 1915, 900.
Made Possible by Indictments Against
Railroad and Oil Trust.

jamestown. y. Y, Sept. S.-An inves-
tigation which was begun before the
federal grand jury in this city early in
July, was concluded Friday and the
jury discharged by Judge Hazel, of
the Western district Of New York. Be-
fore adjournment the jury found four
indictments. one each against the
Standard Oil Co, the New York Gen.
trail Co., the Pennsylvania Railway Co..
and one against these two railroads
Jointly.
The indictment against the Standard
Oil Co. and those against the railway
companies separately contained 12S
counts each and that against the rail-
roads Jointly contained "a counts. all
OF them charging a violation Of the
interstate commerce law. either in &C
cepting or granting rebates on oil
shipments for Olean, \. Y, to points
in Vermont.
The law provides a penalty Of SEQ
900 for each provision violated on each
count: therefore if convictions are made
according to the indictments returned,
the three companies named will be
subject to a total fine Of sS76,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-09
cOLORED MAN SAVES TWELVE.
Forces Workmen to Return for Com.
panions Overcome by Gas.

New York, Sept. S.-Sylvester Cam
non, a giant negro standing six feet
three inches, proved himself hero the
other evening by risking his life to
save twelve laborers from death in the
big sewer that is being constructed
under Forty-sixth street to the East
River
Cannon is foreman Of gang Of
workmen. Twelve of his men were
rendered unconscious by the poisonous
fumes of dynamite and sewer gas
while working fifty feet underground.
The other laborers became panic
stricken and tried to flee to the sur
face, but Cannon barred the way and
with his fists beat the men until they
returned to where their unconscious
comrades lay. Then Cannon COM
PEELED the laborers to carry the I'M
conscious men to shaft No. .. where
they were taken to the surface in
steel bucket Two of the laborers
were so seriously poisoned that they
were taken to Flower Hospital Can
non remained in the sewer so long that
he collapsed, but was revived.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-09
EMERGENCY CURRENCY.
A Plan Outlined by United States
Treasurer c. II. Treat.

Pittsburg. Sept. S.-Beefore the Penn
sylvania Bankers Association here Fri
day, Charles II. Treat, treasurer of the
United States, submitted a plan for
the issue of an emergency bank
currency which he said Embraced an
amendment to the present national
bank that has not less than 30 per cent.
of its capital invested in United States
bonds, to take out emergency bank
note currency to an extent not exceed
in United States bonds; that these
emergency notes be similar in form and
design to the present national bank
notes; that the form which now reads
This note is secured by United States
bonds deposited with the treasurer of
the United States shall be changed to
This note is secured by bonds and
guaranteed by the United States that
the issue shall be made on five. SIX
and nine months, dating from Aug. 1
to Sept. or any other date. according
to the needs of the crop moving period:
that the collateral or securities Tor
these emergency bank note issues shall
be, if desired, in other than United
States bonds. which means that the
issue may be secured by state or num-
cipal bonds, according to the standard
of the states of New York and Massa-
chusetts for savings bank investments:
these securities to be accepted at ~
per cent. of their market value; and
the United States government to guar
antee the payment and redemption of
all notes SO issued at a charge of l per
cent. The price at which state and
municipal bonds are to be received
70 per cent of their market value, is
about the percentage of credit given by
bank clearing house associations and
at the same time will safeguard the
market prices of United States bonds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-09
DEATH FOR ALL BURGLARS.
Magistrate Recommends That They Be
Shot on Sight.

New York, Sept. S.-"Burglars who
dare to walk the streets of New York
should be shot down like dogs"
SO said Magistrate Steinert from the
ben:h in jefferson Market Court re-
Gently. He declared that robbers OF
houses were virtually outlaws ana
should be killed on sight.
Herman Gaeger, arrested by detec-
tives at Ninth street and Second ave
nue. at IL O'Clock last night. was ar
raigned before the magistrate on
charge of vagrancy. The officers told
the magistrate that Gaeger was
felon, and produced a record showing
that he had recently been convicted OIL
burglary in Pennsylvania under the
name of Philip Setin. and was released
only two weeks ago.
AS the new vagrancy law requires
two previous convictions, the mag1s-
trate had to release him.
"What was this man doing in tne
streets at that hour of the night? ~
Numbered. Burglars have no right
in the streets. Every one of them
ought to he shot down like dogs. Tnes
have no rights at all. This man nau
be tier leave New York at once. Inc
police must drive him out. You say
you have work in Jersey City? Then
go there. and at once. Don't stay III
New York any longer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-09
Seth e. Taylor.

Seth +. Taylor, who was suddenly
taken i'll in the quartermaster's build
ing Wednesday, died in the hospital
early Saturday morning. the cause be-
ing pneumonia. Mr. Taylor was born
in Chelsea Sept. 5, 1874, and was a
teamster by occupation. He enlisted
in Co. K, 5th Mass. Inf, in Stoneham,
July 8, 1864 and was discharged at
Readville Nov. is, 1864. He again en-
listed in Troop /, 5th u. S. Cav, in
Boston, Dec Is, 1865 and was dis
charged at Fort Wallace, Kan. Dec.
Is. 1868 He was admitted to this Home
from Boston Jan. II, 1905.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-09
THE BOOK OF NUMBERS.
First in Series of Sermons BY the Rev.
c, A, Wight,

In his first sermon in the Sc
ries on 1.-The Book OF Numbers"
at the Old South church yesterday
morning, Rev. c. A. Wight, at
ter showing how central and dominant
a force was religion in the history Of
Israel, made an earnest appeal to men
to consider well their present attitude Of
indifference to religion and neglect Of its
institutions. He said that the most not
able thing about the average congresa-
ton was the absence of proper proper
ton Of men. He called attention to the
honor recently given to the Pilgrims in
the ceremonies at Provincetown, Mass,
and said that it was useless for US to
praise the Pilgrims II we were unwill-
ing to initiate their devotion to Christ
and His church.
This nation Is undergoing marvellous
transformation. A new nation is arising
in this land, is now in the formative re
Rod This is the meaning of the ming
ling of all the peoples of the earth on
our soil. TO build a mighty nation with
out religion is a doubtful experiment.
There is nothing in history or revelation
to encourage such an undertaking.
Such an experiment is sure to result in
national putresence. Rationalism exerts
no influence for righteousness. Humani-
tarianism by itself is a dry rot in society.
There must be a perennial fountain be-
fore there can be a stream. The power
which maNes for righteous is a mystical
union with God. What is to be the fu-
ture of this brave land Of ours do you
ask?
Anyone who can tell what ia to be the
attitude Of the men Of this nation to re-
liGion and its institutions in this century
has the means of answering that 1ues-
ton. Without the presence and help Of
the men the church will fail and religion
fall into contempt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-09

circumstances. The charge against him
and the three other youths include
taking French leave" while on the
summer practice cruise along the Maine
coast and overstaying shore liberty.
The $4,000 Dryden trophy, the most
coveted prize offered at the New Jersey
Rifle Associations tournament, at Sea
Girt, N. j., was won Friday in an ex-
citing finish by the United States Cav
airy team, which scored 1901 points,
outdistancing by "a points the next con-
testant in the race, the Massachusetts,
team, which stopped at 977.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-09

Duke Sian one of the boxer chiefs. who
was c\iled to Sinkiang on at count Of the
connection with the boxer upheaval, IL
living comfortably when he is supposed
to ne in close confinement. The duke is
residence. which he regarded as too small
SO he built a garden on the ground adj
lacent to it. He is allowed a monthly
grant for his maintenance. which he
draws from the treasury. The prisoner
always goes out in an official chair borne
by four Persons. with large number of
hodyguards. and he is also fond OF
theatrical performances. The officials
from the governor downward are in tho
habit of going to his house to pay their
respects twice 4 month.-Pekin and rien-
tSin Times.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-09
NEWS
HANCOCK.
DE DIAM.

Ellis Goodwin Is visiting relatives
here after an absence of twelve years
in the West.
G. d. Goodwin Of Brewer was in
town Thursday, calling on friends.
The annual reunion Of the Fogg bro
theirs and their families will be held
at Frank w. Foggs, Saturday, Sept. IA.
The Grey reunion will be held at
Dedham Town hall Sept. q. The pub
lie Is invited.
Mrs. Mary Burrill attended the Mad
dox reunion at North Ellsworth, the
past week
DR.. r. Fl. Blasdell Of Sheridan,
Mich, is visiting relatives here.
Mrs. Pearl Benner and daughter and
Mrs. Nettie Unworthy of Brewer.
We're guests at the Currier cottage,
Phillips lake. Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-09
,... THE CENTENNIAL En- | VI J
Of the First Baptist Church at
Ha||oMe|| Is Observed.

And lowered with wisdom Of the seers
This church, not chained by rule;
It's watchword liberty of thought
Entrammeled by the state;
It's password. faith in Jerus Christ
And law that conquers hate.
So long as silvery Kennebec
Flows onward to the sea.
The truths they held. the faith they kept
On loves high fealty.
Shall he our cherished legacy
Within the century's heart,
Embodied In deeds merciful
OF life vital part.
Remarks appropriate to the occasion
were made by visiting pastors on the duty
Of the church to train the children for
good citizenship When churches shall
agree that only men of sterling character
shall occupy places of honor and RESPONSE
bility, such men will fill the offices.
Rev. Fred Farr of Philadelphia deliver
ed the sermon. Mr.. Farr preached his
first sermon here 30 years ago. lie took
for his text Hebrews kilt Now re-
member your God" and spoke on the gen
eral discipline of the church members and
how they should be brought into the
church.
The meeting closed with the singing Of
the centennial hymn written by Ellen
Hamlin Butler the daughter of a former
pastor. as follows:
CENTENNIAL HYMN.
God of the past. accept our praise
For treasures of remembered days,
Wherein this grateful church can trace
The light and comfort Of Thy grace.
For saints whose words Thy flock have
fed
For warriors who Thy host have led
To battle with the Spirits word.
For these, accept our praise. . Lord.
God of the present Thee alone
Our Savior and our King we own.
Grant us with open eyes to see
How rich in love Thy Church may Inc.
Touch heart and tongue with heavenly
fire,
Toroiier service life inspire.
O cOnSecrate anew, We pray,
And make us one in Thee today.
God of the future. in whose sight
The ages are as dag and night,
Make Thou our church a light indeed
For coming stress Of DOUBT or need.
Feed with Thy QuiCkeninS oil the flame
That we may find place ana name
In the celestial temple when
Thou ruleSt in the hearts Of men.
God of Eternal Life. whose power
UphOlds us in our littla hour,
Before Thee centuries come and 20,
AS fleet. as frai as winter snow.
Draw us this day from earth aside,
To learn the things that shall abide,
Then lead us back to toll, that we
May win its Kingdoms Lord, for Thee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-09
SHORTEST WILL ON RECORD.
S'OV' UT WIFE ON NCVOHU'
Baltimore Physician, in Ten Words,
Leaves Property to Wife. w

Baltimore, Md, Sept. S.-The short
est will on record. perhaps, is that OF
DIR. Albert B. Lyman, which has just
been filed for probate in the Orphans
Court. With one sentence, Il give
everything to my wife," the testat7r
disposed of his entire estate.
Fearing complications might arise 10
give his wife trouble in administering
the estate, some years later he execut-
ed a codicil containing just four words.
and making more complete the one
sentence in the will. The codicil reads:
land name her exccutrix." DR. Lyman
died on August %, last.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-09
KENNEBEC.
WEN Ma,

| John Hughes, road commissioner has
a crew Of men at work building the
State road.
Mrs. E. E. Whittier is reported very
sick.
Frank Whittier Of New Sharon has
purchased the Ridley farm.
o. L. Weber is at Augusta, on the
jury.
Perry Boothby has returned to
Skowhegan.
Miss Lillian Hughes is working at
THE Avelon," in Readfield.
L. F. Whittier. the machinist. is
spending few days in Pennington
Miss Lottie Whittier is teaching at
the Whittier school.
Miss Evelyn Murray is spending the
summer at Mrs. Dennis Thompson's.
last week on business
French Bros. are building an addi-
ton to their barn,
Orville Sanborn is at work for A. F.
Bean.
Carroll Folsom is working in the
Mrs. Ralph Holt Of Nashua, N. H..
is spending few weeks at Leforest
Porter's.
J. P. Davis has sold the Porter
place to Daniel Bailey Of Lancaster,
Mass.
Wesley c. Comstock is driving the
kent's Hill and North Wayne stage.
G. w. Field is spending a few days
in Auburn.
MT. VERNON.
Elmer II. Weber left town Saturday
to assume his duties as principal Of the
Deer Isle Grammar school,
Chester X. Williams Of Embden is
teaching the Dunn High school, and
Miss Annie NJ. Akers of Andover. the
Wing Primary. The other schools in
town will commence Monday, Sept. .,
except the Village High, which will
begin week later. The assignment
OF teachers is as follows: Village
High. Ralph w. Leighton: Village
primary. Miss Alice F. Halves of Read
field: West Mt. Vernon, Miss Doll c.
Leighton; Thing. Miss Lizzie M.
Leighton; Stevens. Ernest D. Jack
man of Fayette; Currier, Miss Blanche
Hanson Of Belgrade; Robinson, Miss
Rose S. Atkinson Of Livermore; Bean,
Mrs. Fred B. Dolloff. No session of
the Cressey school will be held, but the
scholars will be conveyed to the Bean.
WEEKS MILLS.
The death of Elihu Hanson occurred
Friday morning Sept. 6. after a short
but painful illness Of chronic inflam-
nation of the bowels. Mr.. Hanson
was a life long resident of this place
and was in town business for several
years previous to his demise. A widow
and three sons, Everard, Harry and
Justus Hanson survive. His age was
70 years. The people Of this place ex-
tend sympathy to the bereaved family
Funeral services were held at the
house at 2.3O Sunday afternoon.
MANCHESTER.
Lula Mosher and her daughter have
gone to South Gardiner to visit
friends
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-09

The Rhone, on leaving the Canton Of
Geneva. near Bellegarde, flows under
ground for short distance. and then
reappears on the surface; but this
perte du Rhone. as it is termed, is
destined to disappear. An official
inquiry is being held on three projects
for making dam 27S yards and two
parallel tunnels Of 5000 yards. with
two central stations for generating
15',000 horsepower during 500 days OF
H." wear. The estimated cost i;
81 600. Engineer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-09
MONKEY ATTACKS A CHILD,
Help Reached Infant in Time to Save
Little Ones Life.

Wilmington, n. c., Sept. S.-While
sleeping in her parents home. the m
FAINT daughter of Newton Rowan. an
operator at the cotton mills al Dcgado
village, near this city, was attacked
by pet monkey. The childs face and
hands were frightfully lacerated by the
animals teeth. Her outcries brought
aid from an adjoining room just in
time to save her life. The ape, which,
had been treated as a pet scampered
away. but was hunted down and killed.
in swamp nearby several hours later.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-09

The First Baptist church opened Its
centennial celebration at its regular morn
ing service at 1890 Sunday. Sept. s.
While the celebration event took place
in the evening. the morning service was
largely attended both by citizens and
many out of-town visitors. Rev George
w. McCOmbe presided.
The Sunday evening service Of the cen-
tennial celebration was held In the First
Baptist church. The Honorable Mayor.
Fred Emery Beane presided. The other
churches of the city were united in this
service.
The evening lesson. III Peter. chapter l.
was read by Rev Mr.. Wight of the Con-
eregational church. and the prayer was
off cred by Rev. Mr.. Nichols. the Meth
odist pastor A fine solo was rendered
hy Miss Urquhart.
The following poem, written for the oc
casion by Annie b. Hoibrook, wife of
former pastor, was read by Ada Edge
comb
Fair IJalloWell, loved Halloween.
One hundred years ago
The sunlight touched thy smiling face
With Just as warm gioN.
The Indian shot his light canoe
AdOwn thy arrOWy stream
And saw afar thy circlinS mis-
In purple sunset CLEAN.
For now, as then, the kennebec
Winds swift its restless WAY;
You trace it BY the sunshine's iieck
Through elms and willows gray,
" here busy cities dot It's shore
And bridges span It's tide.
To where the Indian moored his boat
And ships all fearless ride
In sheltered inlets wide and deep
The honie-bound Schooners he,
Like warriors on their arms asleep.
While round them, towering nigh,
Like SentinelS, the watchfLi nils
Lift up their noble crest. -
For nature calm and ranging still
Rebukes mans wild unrest
Fair and serene her silent face
Marks not the flight of years.
No deeper wrinkles can we trace,
No burrows worn with tears.
I-nmoved, with features cut IN stone,
She lives, she works through ALL.
While centuries to the past nave HOWL,
" lille empires rise and fall.
These rugged hills have borne a race
OF men of Sterner stun
Than granite shaft, OF finer grace,
Though chiseled from the rough.
Than sculptor's hands have ever wrought
From stone of mountain side:
These stalwart men, the Masters thought,
Our fruitful century's pride.
Descendants true Of pioneers
Who founded here the school
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-09

Wood, who is at the Augusta City hos
pital. Friends will be glad 20 know that
he will return to his home In the course
of a week
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-09

All officers. members of the degree team
pie. Pythian Sisters. are requested to be
present at 7.30 this evening at the first
meeting after vacation. \ full attendance
is desired. as matters Of Importance
should come before the meeting in which
all should have part. No postponement
on account of weather.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-09

There will he meeting of the Y. w.
C. T. L. at Erskine Hall Tuesday even
ing, Sept 10. This Is the first meeting of
this season and there Is important bust
ness to he transacted. so 1t is hoped that
all members will make special effort to
be present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-09
Never Fails to Relieve
SICK HEADACHE
LIVER TROUBLES
Weeks Mills, Me-, Sept. I, 1oo6

Weeks Mills, Me-, Sept. I, 1905.
II have used L. F. Atwood's Bit
tiers for years for sick headache and
liver trouble, and they have never
failed to relieve me" Yours truly,
Mrs. D. w. Whitehouse.
The true IL. F." Atwood's Bitters are
the one remedy that you can always
depend on for speedy relief for derange-
nlents Sof stomach, liver and blood.
Sold at dealers for Sac.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-09

Japan is to get trout eggs from the
Colorado hatcheries. Superintendent
w. T. Thompson. Of the Leadville
hatchery. has secured $4,000 rainbow
trout eggs which will be shipped 10
the imperial hatchery in Japan. The
Mikado has become interested in fish
culture and comes to America for his
fish supplies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-09

Misses Bessie and Edith Getchell,
who have been the guests Of their
grandparents, Capt. and Mrs. w. S.
Oakman. have returned to their home
in Roxbury.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-09

Cushman Walker and Luther Gray went
to the Waterville track Friday with Mr.
Walkers racing horses, Samtha Chimes
and Roy Yeaton. to be in readiness for
the track events during the fair Mr..
Walker will be in personal charge of mis-
horses and HallowelI friends wish him
success. Mr.. Gray returned ho:no Friday
evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-09

Arthur B. Rigney, who has been
stenographer to the governor for the
past two months, has finished his dut-
les and left the Home Saturday for
Hayerhill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-09

Mrs Viola Sawtelle Of Augusta sang
in the hospital choir here Sunday
evening In place Of Mrs. Hill, who was
unable to be present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-09-09

The funeral Of the late Willard G.
Smith was held from the Home chapel
at p. NJ, Saturday. Rev. II. S. Bur-
rage conducted the services Capt. g.
j. Page was in charge Of the escort