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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-11
KILLED HIS BEST FRIEND
terrible Result of Boys Annovino
Aged New Yorker.

New ork,- Dec. IO.-Gustav S;n,o,s
gas fixtures peddler, of No. 1s7 RaI,ic
street, looked in on his friend Jobn G
Mi'soil' VINO has a deiicatessen sion az
4oi Court street, yesterday afternoon
nave some nantes 1 want Won "a
repair said Nilsson after a CHEEKY CO.
ia'e' SIMMONS got out his kit of tools
ana mounted chair to fix the pa :
mantles e"'
row are the boys?" asked Simons
bau. bad as ever" said the delicates-
sen dealer, but l will fix them now 7
nave revolver. 1t will scare them
me two old friends talked as they
worked and did not see three sinai,
boys creep into the store and arm
themselves with herring from bar-
rel. The boys rushed at Nilsson. throw
ing the herring in his face, and scamn.
cred away. Nilsson seized his revolver
and fired shot into the ceiling.
The boys were not frightened. They
TOOK II as joke. They crept back
10 the barrel again unobserved, a few
minutes later, and ran up to the store
keeper and rubbed the oily herring in
his eyes. Choking with rage, cid man
seized his revolver the second time. as
the boys fled. and fired. He could sec
nothing. but heard the fall of a BODY.
He wiped the singing liquid out of his
eyes and saw his old friend Simons
lying on the floor motionless.
Nilsson sprang to him, ripped off his
clothing, saw wound in his chest. and
tried to staunch the flow of blood He
called two women who were passing
in the street and begged them to bring
him help. They screamed at the sight
of the PROSTATE man and ran away.
Police Captain Dulpher and Police
man Mcconnell hurried in The captain
felt Simon's pulse and found him dead
The bullet had torn a hole through his
right lung.
Nilsson. almost insane in his grief. put
on his hat and coat when he heard the
terrible verdict. and followed the po-
licemen to the police station For a
long time he could say nothing When
at last he brought himself to tell how
it happened. policemen who heard him
cried with him over the terrible death
Of his friend.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-11
THE WILL STANDS.
Litigation Over Estate of Emily o
Is Suddenly Stopped.

Newport. r. L.. Dec. 10.-The trial of
the will of Miss Emily O. Gibbs of this
city. who left most of her property
valued at $685. 900 to Barnard College
New York. was stopped today in the
supreme court. where an effort was be-
ing made to break it by Mrs Edwin
\. Post of New York. a sister and a
decree ordered sustaining the probate
court in allowing the will. The &C
ton came after the jury had spent a
week hearing evidence introduced by
the lawyers for Mrs. Post. who sought
to show that the will was made
through undue influence by Mrs. An
ME Mar Of New York.
1t was understood after the court
adjourned that a compromise had been
reached
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-11
"sHANG'S" CONSCIENCE BUSY
Barnum's Former "Chinese Giant" Re
turns $1400 to Uncle Sam.

Providence. Dec. Shang
Bailey. formerly known as Burnum $
Chinese giant. later Il road-houSe
keeper and now a reforner. has re-
mitted the United States government
sl4OO received az II pension. he told Il
church congregation Sunday night. He
said his statement that he had re
ceived a gunshot wound had troubled
his conscience.
"Shang'' has told local consrega-
tons how he poured 90 gallons OF
proof booze INTO the
road after his conversion. Last night
he said men prominent in business
often spent days at his place lntoX-
icated when they were supposed &c
be on business trips. and that he gave
them back the money they spent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-11
BROTHERS DRIVEN INSANE
BY Day and Night Drifting at Sea in
Their Motor Boat.

New York, Dec. 10.-Driven insane by
the horrors Of a night and Il day pass
ed at sea III a broken down and drift
ing power boat John and OlaS Olsen.
brothers, of 4Sth street near Third av-
enue, South Brooklyn, were rescued 10
miles off Rocilaway Shoals yesterday
morning.
The brothers had used a pair Of oar,
continuously from saturday afternoon
until they were saved Sunday night
without making Roadway against The
great waves When rescued by naph-
TIA launch party they were still bent
over the cars They paid no attention
to the cries OF the men in the launch.
Their eyes looked blankIy ahead and
the rescuers had to drag the unfortu-
nate young mon from the boat and hold
them to the deck until shore was
reached.
The Olsen brothers left Sheepshead
Bay Sc .urday morning to fish off Rock
away Shoals. When ready to return
they found the spark coil damp and
tle tOat was without power. A strong
the and an off-shore wind carried the
tiny craft out to sea.
EN- Alderman Frederick Lundy, Col.
Edward l.. Tyler, Frederick Benecke
and Charles Lundy We're the rescuing
party. Going to visit oyster beds at
Rockaway Shoals. they saw the boat
as "a sDecli on the ocean. and with
glasses made out by the actions of the
Olsen brothers that they were in dis
tress. The launch then went to the
rescue.
The young fishermen were landed at
Snecpshead Bay and taken home. A
doctor said that they would probably
recover after a rest of several weeks.
They had been without food two days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-11
MRS. TAFT'S FUNERAL.
Services Over Secretary of Wars
Mother Held at MilIbury, Mass.

Millbury. Mass. Dec. 1o.-The fu-
neral of the late Mrs. Louisa NJ. Taft.
the mother of Secretary Of War Will
liam IL Taft. was held today at her
atc home in this town and will be fol-
lowed by second funeral at Cincin-
natl on Thursday, the body being sent
there after the services here today.
A large number of the friends of
Mrs. Taft. as well as her sons. Henry
A. Taft and Horace Taft and their
families were present. The services
were conducted by Rev. George A.
Putnam Of the First Congregational
church and Rev. Edward Ekins of the
Second Congregational church Of this
town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-11

IN 1s1G wheat was carried from New
York to Liverpool for an average of l6 x
cents (gold) busheI. and the rate in 1906
averaged only cents a bushel. O. salt
beef the mean rate from New York to
Liverpool by steamers was S1.42 tiercc.
in 1876. while in 1906 1t was but 81 cents.
The average ocean rate charged thirty
years ago on wheat from San Francisco
to England was more than double the
present rate Reductions in the casa
Of cotton rates were also large amount
ing in twenty years to more than 20 per
cent. in a number Of instances.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-11
A DOUBLE TRAGEDY.
Rehoboth. Mass. Milk Dealer and
Boy Killed by Train.

Rehoboth. Mass. Dec. l0.-Edward
Holmes. aged 80. a milk dealer of this
town. and Clarence Brown, 12-year-
old boy. were struck and KILL
ed by freight train Tueday at the
crossing near the Perrins station Of
New York. New Haven & Hartford
Railroad between Hehoboth and At
t!eboro II is supposed that they both
fell asleep and that the horse carried
the wagon in front of the train
Holmes leaves a widow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-11

Boston liquor dealers are evidently.
expecting q large holiday trade in this
section. Since the beginning Of IN.
month over 1000 liquor circulars have
been received at the Gardiner pOStof-
ficc. Most Of them are from Boston
concerns. although small number
come from New Hampshire. The let
ter carriers do not particularly apprc-
ciate This addition to the daily mail,
which they are obliged to handle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-11
Gard Of Thanks.

We, tie undersigned, wish 10 express
our sincere and heartfelt thinks 10
those who were Of assistance to rs
during our recent bereavement
MRS. j. Fl. TURNER AND FAMILY,
DOUGLASS G. TURNER,
CHARLES II. TURNER,
MRS. J. II. MARI,
MRS n l.. RAND.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-11

CITY Marshal Andrews at nhput 81"
yesterday afternoon arrested an intoXi-
Gated man. who was staggering about
in Depot square 50 much under the in
flucnc" Of liquor that he was incon-
NcnienCing passerS by The man had
Just come across the bridge from Ram
dolph WHOM noticed by the marshal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-11

The museum IF the department OF
comparative anatomy az Brown nj
versitv has received from the Rev.
Edgar F Clark of North Providarc
a yerv curious fossoi. an insects wing
The fossil is of special interest in that it
IS d type OF specimen. the first and 50 far
as can be feared. the only ore that has
ever been found. IT was named by Pro
lessor Samuel Il. Srudder. of Cambridge.
.Mvlaeris -Fackardu,' after Professor
Packard. formerly OF the Brown faculty
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-11
The kroonIand Proceeds.

southampton, Dec. 10.-The Red Star
Line steamer kroonland, which yester-
oay reported herself to the westward
VI The Lizard with broken shaft. was
'nis morning lying hove to six miles
southwest of the Needles. She was fly
ing Inc signal mot under control" An
.'ur later she started to come slowly
~ me eastward with the signal still
flying.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-11

James Coyne has returned from his
duties on the tugboat Charlie Law
renee. the boat having gone into win
ter quarters at Bath. Mr. Coyne is
billed to appear the 18th at Augusta
in a heavyweight bout before the A.
A. A, with Percy Hill of Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-11

Special convocation of Jerusalem
r. A. G., No. 4, at Masons hall at 100
Thursday. Dec. II. Work in the r. A.
degree. Right Excellent Companion
George w. Goss, d. D. G. II. p. will
be present to inspect the work. Re-
freshments will be served in the ban
uuet hall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-11

,5paulding claims he is in business
for THE Health of the Public" has a
cure for every ordinary i'll and pro-
poses to maintain his stores reputation
of having the lowest prices of Maine
against all odds. Says his motto is
and has always been, satisfaction
guaranteed There are wonderful
low prices there this week
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-11

The funeral services over the re-
mains Of the late Mrs. Mabel Palmer
Lowell of this city will be held from
St Matthews church At II o'clock,
noon, today. Rev W. f. Livingston,
the rector. will officiate. All friends
are invited to attend.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-11

i'arf% '"rrity. the porter ut thr john
son h"rS", while at wor! yesterday
altfrhopr suffered Il severe shock, com
plotcly Iaralyzing the left arm. Durrit,-
IS Young man about = years of age.
pr, Shn"ns is in attendance and CON
Sid"r+ the ease Il serious one
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-11

C. +. Cheney Of the Boston branch OF
the Hallowell Granite Works returned
to that city yesterday. after short
stay with the company in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-11

TITS Elizabeth Smith-Milier and Col.
,iInomas Wentworth Higginson are now
Son.. only survivors of the eighty nine per-
tin ms VINO signed the call for the first ma
woa Woman's rights convention. which
"@s held in Worcester, Mass, in 1850
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-11

The Benevolent Society will meet
Mrs. Emma Wingat". Second street, at
, O'Clock Thursday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-11

Miss Amy EStellc Smith of Rcadiicld
has been the guest of Mrs. Emma T.
Jones. No. Middle street. this week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-11
GARDINER.

Although the rainstorm of yesterday
was a heavy one and accompanied by
a strong southwesterly wind, it seemed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-11

tn" funeral &c Frank r. Wnod. ILL.,
l"n' S"n ri Mr.. and Mrs t;"nrc,. Wool
was E"!1 at O'Clock y,.st"r,I;,y after
noon from tn" family rcsidrnr,. Water
street. !t"rd"iph. ROW. K; ~. Plant
"ifciHioI AMI thr intnrnrnt Was in
Maple Grove cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-11

Invitations have been issued an
nouncing the social dance at City hall
Dee. %. given by Fuller. Shepherd ami
Fuller of this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-11

Mrs. Charles A. Corliss returned to
her home in Bath yesterday. after a
visit to her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. T..
NJ. Latin. Chestnut street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-11

The choir rehearsal of st. Matthews
church will be postponed from
Wednesday evening to 100 Thursday
evening, in the parish lecture room.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-11

Special communication of kenne-
bee Lodge tonight. Work in L. A. de-
gree.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-11

The ice in the river was greatly
weakened by the rain of yesterday to
the extent that it is now impossible.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-11

The business meeting of the Baptist
church has been postponed until next
Tuesday evening
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-11

I" h1r" but little effect last evening in
n 'iih% AVA those who wished to at
tcnd 80. i'll or fraternaI gatherings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-11

The Old South church will hold an
important business meeting tonight at
the vestry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-11

Victor Brown Of Portland has &C
cepted position as day porter at the
Hallowell house.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-11
HALLOWELL.

Warren Beal went to Hurricane Is
land yesterday to accept work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-11
HEARING THE EVIDENCE.
Trial Of New York Central Official For
Manslaughtsr Is Progressing.

New York. Dec 10.-Evidence was
taken for the first time today in tho
trial of Alfred H. Smith. vice president
and general manager of the New York
Central Railroad, who is charged with
manslaughter in the second degree in
causing tho death of one Of the victims
of the wreck of the Brewster Express
last February. in which 81 persons
were killed.
Assistant District Attorney SEmthc
in his opening statement declared th2'
Mr. Smith had been guilty Of criminal
negligence in permitting +. VI. Rogers.
a motOr.nan Of little experience, Z"
run the train at excessive speed around
the Woodland curve. where il WIS de-
rallied.
Samuel BrickfOrd. road foreman. who
tested the motOrman. SAID he studied
electric engineering in u correspondents
school He gave Rogers the same
course OF training as he did the other
men He said Rogers had been a
steam locomotive engineer for ID years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-12-11

Mrs. Frederick Dent Grant. Mrs. Clar-
cnce Rmns, president Of tn" Little
Mothers Aid Association; Mrs. WITHIN
Bowel. the Chicago settlement worker,
arc cooperating in plan to bring the
$50 600 homeless children Of this co,ntry
to the attention OF the 2.HD0 900 childiess
hor,rs INT ,re said to exist Short
histories and photographs of the children
who are candidates for adoption 'Tiil he
published in a popular magazine and the
women who are interesting themselves in
tho work pelieve that homes will be found
for most of the homeless little ones
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-09-07

FLOUR - Firm. but quiet: Minnesota
patents, Sl$'fo.a0s winter patents 81 ~
80 Winter straights, Sia45; winter ex-
RYE FLOUR Firm; fair 10 good. si5C
U40s Choice 20 fancy. SfS5U5.lO.
WHEAT-Aftcr steady oDcninr vvbeat
eased on under more liberal worlds shfp-
ments and commission house selling. later
recovering on strength In outside mar
ketsi september, yLOlAsN102; December.
N-tSt4til.o9+s; May. N.093slil O93s,
BDIIER-Creamery specials &c. eN-
tr9s @o1@c; thirds 90 frsts I026cs state
dairy common 10 finest. l94 she: process.
common 20 extra, lNft23iac,; western fac
tory. common 90 extra. lSi0Gc
state, fun cream small coll
ored ana white. fine, 1870 good I2a, %
1859; common 10 fair. lO@i uI2ihc: large.
colored and white, fine. l3i4c.: common 10
good lgH4 ul-Ac.s skins. llUuHc.
fancy, selected. white. 2S43oc: good 10
choice. 2iu26c.. brown and mixed fancy.
z4Nbc.; first 20 extra first cOH8c
TALLOW-Steady city. 6sQ6Ac; coun-
try, 6isu64sC.
HAY.!Ssteady; shipping. 75c; good to
choice. Nl5u1..0.
STRAW Steady at zoe.
BEANS-Firm: marrow S2106215; me-
dunn, N-SQll .N2l2; peas. Si.S5laal. 90: red
WOOL-Steady; domestic fleece. S2G75c
LIVE POULTRY e. Firm: fowls. i5ibla
Io1aci Old roostcrs. llcl2c.; spring chick
ems, l6ulSc., ducks. l2Wl3c.
DRESSED POULTRY - Firm: fowls
higher; fowls, choice fresh killed Ice
do, talr 10 good. l5Wl5iAc.. old roOsterS
llc.; nearby broiers. ll022c.. western
POTATOES Steady: Jersey. prime DER
oarrei' N-'o3l'o; do. 'culls. 75c.USl.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-09-07
HAPPY AMERICANS.
Swedish Prince Thinks Us
Joyous Nation.
A LAND WHERE EVERYBODY WORKS
wilhelm In Interview SIyIy Praises
Our Women as Handsome and
Stylisb-AIsO Our Navy.
sA1 Great Fun

NEW YORK, Sept. 4.-Prince viii
helm Of Sweden has given TO the
press his first interview since his ar
rival in America. Before leaving his
hotel for a visit to the North German
Lloyd docks in Hoboken and Grants
tomb. on which he had planned TO lay
wreath, he called the newspaper men
10 his apartments and shook hands all
round. Then. asking the score or more
of scribes TO De seated, he remarked:
Now. gentlemen, am ready for you.
Il came over here at the desire OF
my grandfather the king. to represent
my country at the jamestown exposi-
tion," he began. Il have been very
busy since I arrived. and | notice that
everybody in this country is very busy.
What struck me most here IS that ev-
erybody works and everybody seems
TO be supremacy happy. Nowhere else
VIII you see people who seem to enjoy
life so much. Nowhere else have l
seen people dress so well. This means
a good deal. for have been a great
deal about the world. / have seen the
people In the cities Of England and
France and many other countries. and
nowhere have 1 seen people so well
dressed and happy looking"
How about the American women -
some one asked. and the prince replied.
"Ail the American women have seen
are exceptionally good looking, and
they dress charmingly with excellent
taste" when some one suggested that
this was delicate topic I'm view of the
princes engagement he laughed heart
lily and lighted a fresh cigarette.
He was then asked what he thought
OF the American navy. and he replied.
"The American ships OF war are of a
splendid type SO far as I have seem
How about the newspapers. prince -
was asked. He laughed and observed.
That's the hardest question that has
been put 10 me yet. What can I say?
The newspapers OF New York are real
~ very clever. They show great enter
prise"
Have they told any untruths about
you yetT' one OF the interviewers
asked.
"Oh, well. n few" he answered.
laughing again. but so long as they
are nice lies il don't matter. But you
see, have been enjoying everything
SO much, and 1 have been photograph
cd so often 10 Is really wonderful.
Then all the papers seem 90 want 20
see me, and I want 10 see them. Ii is
all really great fun, and am learning
great deal Really. / never had so
much enjoyment I'm my life. What sto-
ries I Will have 10 teur'
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-09-07

PORTSMOUTH. y. IT., sept. A.
This week is being observed as peace
week" in honor OF the second anniver-
sary OF the signing Of the treaty of
Portsmouth which officially terminal
ed the war between Russia and Japan,
Sept .. 1903. The principal observ-
ance will be on Thursday, when a sol
emn evensong will be sung In Christ
Episcopal church
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-09-07
BLACKWELL & BRO.
PLANET DRPOTS

NEW YORK CITY.
w. II. Warrington, II w. Goth st.
w. II. White, 32S Columbus Ave.
r. Plummer, 100 w. 134th st.
Standard News Co., 13I w. sd st.
J. Wells. 334 w. SD st.
Rev. a. L. Mckee, 50 r. 1924 st.
+. Green. 800 W. 10th st.
w II Jones, 249 w. 35th st.
w. B. Bee, 1 w. 18Th st.
Clarence Bush, ISL Morris Ave.
BronxBorough.
j. II. Parker, 144 w. 26th st.
Charles Devan, III W. 30th st.
w. ]. Buckner. $50 w. SSrd st.
w. w. Johnson, PAT w. Attn st.
e. H. Mitchell. 152 W. 9th st.
Turner X. Robinson, 12-6th Ave.
K. A. Williams, 200 W. s3rd st.
Smith a. Miles. 2S9 w. 41st ST.
NJ. B. Wineyglass, 1922 w. s9th st.
PHILADELPHIA. PA
]. II. Gray, 1893 Pine st.
Bishop Robinson, 1894 Melon st.
u. p. Mackens, 1116 Pine st.
James e. Warwick, 254 8. 18th St.
Mrs. p. Homsher, 1910 Pine st.
William Parker. 631 Pine st.
Mrs. Lavinia Aidridge, S21 8. 18th
Chas. A George. 1858 Market st.
+. A Stewart. 17SU Federal St.
PITTSBURG, PA.
f. II. Harrison, 1910 Wylie Ave.
Jos. Evans. care Jones 4 Laughlin.
q. K Thumm., 14O2 Wylie Ave.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-09-07
Excursions TO jamestown Exposition
Norfolk, Va. via Southern
Railway.

Commencing April 18th and con-
tinuing daily to November 80, 1907
Southern Railway will sell season
sixty day, fifteen day and ten day
exclusion tickets to Norfolk, Va and
return at reduced rates account the
above; and on Tuesday OF each week
coach excursion tickets, not good In
parlor or pullman cars, will be sold
at greatly reduced rates, limited
seven days. Inquire of Southern
Railway Agents.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-09-07

Canoeist Drowned Ne.r nur1,na,ou

PHILADELPHIA. Sept. 4. - John
Francis Prenet-Schell, aged twentv-six
years, of this city, was drowned dnrinq
the night in Rancocas creek. near Rur.
lington, n. j., while canoeing. He left
from the headquarters Of the Rancocas
Country club, of which he was men,
Der, and when he failed to return To
the clubhouse after many hours n
search was instituted. The body was
found along the shore of the creek.
Schell was well known in Catholic So
cial circles.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-09-07
Daily TO Baltimore.

.Cv.-7Esyl . ',4sssr. s-r, .fy.'vrr -EFsEYs
On and after April 1st, 1907, sched
ule via the popular York River Line
will leave Richmond at 1880 p. NJ.
daily except Sunday, returning leave
Baltimore at 5 p. M. daily except
Sunday. Very low rates one way
and round trip to Baltimore, Phil
adelphia and New YORK. It's the
best way to reach Northern and Tas-
tern points.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-09-07
VARYING Mslnht Of water-

A ton OF water from the Dead sea
Will yield lS7 pounds Of salt; that from
the Atlantic ocean, 81 pounds, and
from the Pacific. 70 pounds.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-09-07
Powder Min n,o,v. In

CLEVELAND. o.. Sept 4.-By an
explosion OF the powder mill OF the
Austin Powder company. a few miles
south or the city. one man was killed
and another fatally wounded.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-09-07

The Bis Fish (boastfully)-Ye sir.
he was at least ten feet long and must
have weighed 500 pounds II he weighed
an ounce. but the line broke and I got
away from him.-Puck.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-09-07
Books VS.. Woods

Unless the summer outing covers
four or Eve months take few books.
One hour spent IN the woods. declares
the House Beautiful. is worth three
with a book in the house.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-09-07

ESSEN, Germany. Sept. emperor
William VIII act as godfather To the
heir OF Frau Bertha Hrupp Won Bohlen
und Halbach. born Aug. l3.