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The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1907-05-03
"A GROVES NOVEL.

Here is a condensation of Pat
Grove "Society's Prodigal:"
What are you looking at?"
Thus spoke Tim Flynn, a very clever
Irishman, who was superintendent of the
hnlshlEg and shipping department., to Bob
Rogers, a youthful convict, who stood gaz-
ing idly into a paper shoe box from which
he had just removed the cover.
Nothing much" replied Rogers. "Only
4 girls name"
We'll, never mind the girl S name,' re-
lDrted Flynn, but get a move on you. We
ire behind with oar o1ders-away behind.
ll& hundred cases of miners heavy shoes
lhould have gone west this afternoon"
Rogers quickly obeyed the order, and
placing the box on the long bench before
him, picked up a pair of No. los with heavy
eoles made purposely for the use of men
employed in the mines. and while he pro-
ceetied at his task with more energy TIE
name he had gazed at inside the paper
box kept passing through his brain with
lightnins-likc rapidity.
"tiazei-Iiazel. Yes. that's the name"
he to himself; Hazel Wild, of
Hoboken, N. j.; and she wants the man
who gets this box to write TO her
That night in his cell he decided to write
to her. The letters carry the story for
Ward. His first reads:
Jefferson City. Mo.
Miss Hazel Wild. Hobosen, N. j.:
Dear Hazel-Last Thursday / saw your
name in n shoe box. and thought | would
write You this letter. l used to live in
New York when l was a little boy, but
am out west to Missouri when l was ten
years old. l am % row. but | have never
had a sweetheart, and this is the first let
ter l ever wrote to any girl. l can't write
Very good and hardly know what to say,
but ! am lonesome and wish you would
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1907-05-03

We all know the story of the prodiSal
son-of his high-spirited departure
from his fathers house and of his dis
appointing career. We know how, after
wasting his substance in riotous living,
after being brought about by hunger
to a sense of his sin, he turned back
and in repentance Sought his fathers
house. We know how the father had
how he welcomed him ON his approach,
forgaNe his waywardness and rejoiced
IN his reinstatement.
But this story, 'soeiety's P%rodigal."
has a wider meaning. Society has Us
prodigal SIS who wander away,
break he laws and finally. afte. pun-
1shmcnt, desire to lead an upright life.
What are we to do With these?
Amy one who has con"ersel With c.:-
conNicts knows tnat The critical time
an the reformation of the criminal is
door and comes into ontac with =
cold and unsympathetic world. Great
Improvement has been made in tho
method of treating criminals, but there
as room for still further Improvement.
There has been Improvement ;lSo in the
matter of employment. Instead of
bringing the prisoner into competition
with fee labor, AN effort is being made
to find employment which viii make
the labor CT the prisoner productive.
ana yet not cause an injury to those
VINO must by manual labor supper
their families.
The employment of prisoners in ag-
r1cu.ture has been found to be produc-
tive of good, because the employment is
a wholesome one, and these engaged
In tilling the soil help to produce food
for themselves and others.
Tho good roads movement suggests
\ new use for prison labor. The en-
Payment of conVicts in the building of
roads reduces the expense of such am
Improvement to the minimum and
brings the convict to the attention of
the public. y man employed at this
work feels that he is really comforting
q benefit on society, and at the same
TIM feels assured that his work is not
lowering the standard of living of any
OF his fellows.
These who deal With the. criminal
tnould deal with him recognizing that
there is i'm the body Of the criminal an
immortal soul, a spark of spiritual life,
n mcl'al sense which can be uuicl5ened
Into controlling influence. The cult
walton n developing of good in the
prisoner ought to be the constant aim
of those in change of rcformatory in
situations, But ever his is not sufti-
Gent, for the courage II hope in
spired within the prison walls max be
chilled by Inc distrust and suspicion
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1907-05-03
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la u way this isolation proved a bless
Ing III Disguise. a certain amount of tran
silent work enabled the family 70 live and
afforded Rob ample leisure for the per
fscttng OF an aeroplane. The French gov
m offers a fabulous sum for & per-
feet airship, and Bob borrows The money
with which 10 complete his first trip. The
trial is announced. and the French am
bassador comes over from Washington TO
witness the experiment.
Nheu everything was in readiness Bob
mounted the running board under The i'm
mense bag and took his place c~onfdcntly
at the rudder, and gave word To his assist
ants TO cut loose liz u moment this
huge monster of the air sailed majestically
above the housctops in the district, then
circled the great dome of St. Pa.rick's
cathedral, and crossed the river. to mingle
with New York's immense skyscrapers.
Without the slightest accident the aero
plane Immediately recrossed the river, af-
ter circling the Statue of Liberty, and
made a safe landing in almost the Identical
spot from which it starred its great flight.
Bob, of course, was congratulated on all
sides, but by none more heartily thar
Hazel, in whose eyes great tears of JOY
glistened. 1t was indeed a grand triumph
The French ambassador lost no time in
making arrangements With Bob, and our
hero left for Washington next day en- a
mission much different from that of his
last journey to the capital of the great
United States.
Negotiations We're Immediately made by
the ambassador by cable, and he was in
constant communication with his govern
meat all day and nearly all of that night.
At 10 O'Clock the next morning the deal
was closed and Bob Rogers had sold all
rights to the Rogers %aeroplane for $1,000
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zm- Rr GeouzE "AusE> Viz Kaoz= Cv1azz- Va
LLr rs a DGno~ E-AcE Of ZnE C1rx.

Fat Grove, described by United States Marshall Bat Master
SON as the most daring and successful bandit and train robber in the
United States, has written a novel.
First Mr.. Grove reformed. His full confession was published ex-
clnslve!y IN the Sunday World last year and created much discussion
throughout the country. Many questioned the sincerity of the no
torlous klCnaper and holdup mans repentance, yet those who know
Fat Grove best give assurance that the big, handsome, gente-man-
nered outlaw has really reformed, profoundly regrets his past life
and is consclentlousy working out a new life for himself and hoping
to win recognition as a decent citizen among the people Mortified by
his crimes.
Among those who believe in Pat Groves reformation is William
Jennings Bryan. When Pat Grove finished his novel, which he calls
"Society S irodigal " and in which he sets forth some of his views
of life, With particular reference to his hobby of good roads and con-
Wet labor as a means for their making, Mr.. Bryan wrote a preface
to the book.
Nh. Bryan takes up Pat Groves good roads proposition and with
It the dilemma of the eX-convct.
Here is MIR. Bryan preface:
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1907-05-03

1t is not In the kitchen of the
wealthy, either that this waste is
most to be found, but in the homes of
those whose means arc moderate.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1907-05-03

Better u good enemy han a bad
friend.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1907-05-03

There are big black shadows behind
the life that seeks the limelight-"
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1907-05-03

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS you help me? I've
los my bearings.
I'edestrian-1ou1 find a machine
shop around the corner; they sell bsar-
ings, l guess.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-10-31
NEW AMERICAN RACE.
Professor Gordon Finds Hitherto I'm
known Alaskan People.

Philadelphia. Oct. 30.-Dr. George f.
Gordon, curator of the department OF
American archaeology Of the Unlver-
sity Of Pennsylvania, who has reached
this city after penetrating the Alaskan
Wilderness tor 1000 miles on the Mrs
c. c.. harrison expedition. reports
the discovery Of a small tribe OF apo
rhymes hitherto unknown to ethnolo-
gists. Dr.. Gordon calls these unknown
American inhabitants "kuskwaga-
mutcs." He brought here n collection
Of their clothing. arms. utensils. etc.
The t.ihe was found about 500 miles
from the mouth of the Kuskokwim rlv-
err and they were few in number. This
people. DR.. Gordon says. came OF Atm
abascan stock. but have been con-
puered by the ESquimaus and nave
been almost absorbed by them. They
retain many of their ancient character
istics i'll speech ana dress. Instead of
wearing furs like the Esquimaus they
make the skins of looms ana other
great birds into robes for clothing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-10-31

One of the social successes OF the
week was the baked bean supper ana
dance which was given by the members
IF North Augusta Grange at the Grange
hall last evening. The supper whicn
preceded the dance was we'll patronlZed
and the good old fashioned New Eng
land dish of baked beans and brown
bread not to mention the "punkn PIES
and other good things. was enjoyed 10
the limit. The dance also called out
Urge number Of young people ana WIN
music by Billiards. orchestra the tifhe
passed very pleasantly. Quite party
of people from the city went UP 10 par
ticipate in the fun.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-10-31
Deafness Cannot be Cured

by local applications. as they cannot
reach tie diseased portion Of the ear
There is only one way to cure deafness.
and that is by constitutional remedies.
Deafness is caused by an infiamed con-
dition of the mucous lining of the Eus-
tachian Tube. When this tube Is inf1amed
you have a rumbling sound or imperfect
hearing. and when 1t is entirely closed.
Deafness is the result, and unless the In
fanimation can be taken ont and this
tube restored to it's normal condition,
hearing will be destroyed forever; nine
cases out of ten are caused by Catarrh.
which is nothing but an inflarned condi-
ton of the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for
any case of Deafness Caused by
Catarrh cure. Send for circulars free. F.
j. Cheney & Co, Toledo, 0.
Sold by Druggists, &c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipa-
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-10-31
TO FIGHT SALOON.
Prominent Temperance Men Arrive at
National Capital.

washington, Oct. 2G.-E. c. Dinwiddie,
one Of the chief organizers o. inc Anti
Saloon League. and several able heuten-
ants have arrived from Oklahoma and
the South. where their success ut fight
ing the LIQUOR men surpassed their most
sanguine hopes, and have mapped out a
camraisn for the rescue Of the nations
capital from the demon rum. which they
believe will prove absolutely IRE sistible.
The national headquarters of the league
are here and the most glowing accounts
Of how Washington is to be regenerated
arc heing sent forth.
So long as the Anti-SalOon people talk
81 about trying to persuade Congress to
rass a prohibition law for the district the
..wnts. felt safe and ridiclrled the prohibit
ton talk. Now. however that they have
dirested the proposed plan of action they
see something of fight ahead ana are
laughing no moro. Washington is to be
divided into small districts and Congress
is to he asked TO allow these districts to
vote. one at a time. on the proposition to
exclude the sale of liquor from their bor-
dcrs.
Tho principal residence portions of the
CITY will Of course be called upon to vote
first Ry this process of eiimina ton it is
eypected that the rum area will he speed
ily confined to the business district and
the sluras. Then the last stand will DO
made and all the funds subscribed by an
expected-to-be thoroughly aroused public
will be- spent like water.
A bill is being prepared and viii! be one
of the first measures presented to Con-
cress. Some very shrewd lobby work is
being done among the few members that
already have arrived and those who are
still in their districts are being looked
after by the leagues best talent in the
country at large.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-10-31
CHINESE PRESS LAWS.
Government Provincial Organs to Com
bat Sedition.

Pekin, Oct 3O-The government paper
established by Yuan Shi Kai. the new
grand councillor to supersede The Pckin
Gazette, has announced that the govern
ment had planned, on account of the in
sufciency of The Pekin Gazette and TIL.
inaccuracy of the provincial papers. to es-
tahlish a government press organ in each
province.
The native PRESS of Pekin for the last
month has been in fear of stringent reTu-
lations. following Yuan Shi kai's arrival
here. ard has petitioncd tie government
10 grant it the same status as enjoyed by
newspapers in western countries. asking
for special press. telegraph and postal
rates free access to government infor,na-
ton access to trials and the right of fair
trial for offending newspapers.
Chang Chi TunG, the other new grand
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-10-31

Tn accordance with an order whien
was passed a, the last meeting @, t,3
civ council. requiring the Lewiston
Augusta & Waterville Street RAILWAY
TO raise its tracks on Water s'ree. o-
tween Rines hill crossing anu Cou ,.,,
Yesterday morning making the required
changes. The grade in some places VIII
he IA inches. higher than the present
grade er and viii Conform to the surface
Of Tho street. Quite an amount of work
will also be done on the street at that at
point. The durbing on the east side OF
the street Will be continued some dls,
tance south its present terminus 1n rus r ana
the grade of THE street Will aiso oe
Cd 70 conform, ~, the change of grade Of
.he street railrs,ad track The wort'
both on the street and on the railroad
will result in quite marked improve
h,cnt TO the lower end Of water street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-10-31

One OF the liveliest Halloween partles
which will occur in the vicinity OF Au-
e-,,sta this fall is said to have been en-
loved at the Tibbetts cottage on 'He
north shore of Cobbosseecontee last
evening, when a party of B. & W.:
voung ladies invaded the peace anu
nuiet of that locality. The gathering
vas of a strictly feminine nature. out
II is said that they had good time
and brought into play all of the differ.
ent pranks that are characteristic o,
rho night. The participants returned
to Augusta on a late car and from tne
tn,,etins which have been given out II
;e understood that the affair was
ereat success, and that some Oh 'he
tests were very satisfactory.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-10-31
Afternoon trains on the Maine Cen

Afternoon trains on the Maine Cen
ira, had another off day yesterday and
rone of them were on schedule time.
Train No. II, the eastbound express.
was a little behind the hour ana tram
16. the westbound local. was also on
but train 10. the eastbound local leav-
ing Augusta at 3.19. was nearly an
hour late. the delay being due to the
train being held for other trains. II
was held about 90 minutes for No. 10
down the line, and on is arrival az
this city at about 3.55. vas held here
for train 1912, the westoound express.
which was IS minutes late.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-10-31

Business is still rushing at the mill
of the Augusta Lumber Co.. and there
is every reason to believe that it will
be unit! the end of the season. The ad-
-ditiun to the logs in the boom at the
mill there are about 1000 sticks Of pine.
1t is hoped to get these all sawed be-
fore the river closes. but the season IS
getting pretty late and it is doubtful
if the, cold weather holds on long
enough
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-10-31

ar the few launches of the augusta
voo,,t club which were caught at their
moorings by the high water in the ny
or tuesday night all held fast IN spi'e
If the strong current except the iaunGn
..1,;nL" owned by Capt. George L.
c;:dings. The launch held during the
night but at about 6 o'clock yeste tel ,hs
,,e e the water got SO high and the
n,,rrent so strong that she lifted her
,nnnrine anchor and all. and starteu
down tie river She was caught nov
ever by the men on the dredge ana Sc, Sc
cured until her owner came AFTER iief
and ran her up to the clubhouse ianu-
;nr. Later in the day she was 'ake..
frono the water and stored i'll winter
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-10-31
Cart. William l.. Thompson. engineer

Capt William l.. Thompson, engineer
at the state House. is taking a few
davs' rest from duty and will pass the
time at his old home on Southport
island Capt. Thompson has recently
become a motor boat enthusiast and ar-
comranied by Mrs. Thompson made the
trip Yesterday in the Hussey- Newman
launch. They left the city in the early
morning and as the water in the river
was at almost freshet pitch probably
made a remarkably quick trip to the
seaShore.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-10-31

REV. NJ. j. McCabe, S. j., a professor
at Boston College. is expected to arrive
in the city Friday evening and will
Dreach at both masses at st. Mary
Catholic church Sunday morning. On
Sunday evening he will organize a
league of the Sacred Heart and it IS
anticipated that there will be large
membership. Mr.. McCabe is brother
of Rev. D. "A. MeCabe. assistant to Rev.
C. w Doherty at St. Mary's.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-10-31

Parker Talbot of Gardiner and Ed
ward York of this city responded to
their names when called at the munich
nal court room yesterday morning be-
fore Recorder Whitehouse. having been
taken in by the police Tuesday for
drunkenness. From the evidence in
troduced both prisoners were 1ouno
guilty, but the court was lenient ana
imposed a fine in each case OF 70 anu
costs, amounting to S6.92
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-10-31

The water in the river was still at
freshet pitch last night and fell out
very little during the day. On the
dam it was reported to be falling, but
very slowly, and there will probably
be high water for several days. The
highest point reached by the water in
the lower river was within about one
foot of the top Of the Charles Fl. White
& CO. coal wharf.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-10-31

Rehearsals of the play, Uncle Silas'
Husking Bee" which will be presented
ct Grand Army hall on Wednesday
evening, Nov. IL. under the auspices of
the Armitage Club. are progressing
we'll, ard those who have seen the pre-
liminary work say that the play will be
one of the funniest productions of a
local nature which will be seen in the
city for the winter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-10-31

E. c. Dudley, Banker, in his new ad,
calls the attention of conservative in
vestors to the present favorable OPP
portunity for purchasing the old re-
liable dividend paying Railroad stocks,
like the Pennsylvania, New York
Central. Illinois Central, Northern and
Union Pacific.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-10-31

Augusta yachtsmen were busy get
ting their craft out Of the water yes
terday and several of them were placed
in winter quarters. among them being
the launches owned by Will Smith.
George Harvey, Roy Small and Joseph
Lee More will be taken out today and
all will probably be out of commission
by the end Of the week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-10-31

Current Events Club will meet with
Mrs Charles Howard, g. Green street.
at 3 o'clock Friday afternoon. Program:
Roll call. current events: Japanese ar
fists. Mrs. Charles Tibbetts: American
Artists. Miss Maud Andrews: music.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-10-31

Mothers will be particularly le-
lighted with the cute and elegant. as
we'll as beautiful and warm looking
infants wear, garments displayed in
Russell & Weston Co.'S north window.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-10-31

Don't miss the Halloween party and
supper at the Universalist vestry at
$50 tonight. Tickets can be secured Of
members or at the door.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-10-31

Remember the Rummage sale by the
Ladies' Aid of the Free Baptist church.
Anyone having any articles for the
sale please leave at store today, 81
Water street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-10-31

The new ash sitter you see in front
of Swift g. Turner's should be a great
favorite with those who take care Of
the ashes and those who pay the coal
bills.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-10-31

At the meeting of the Bethlehem
Lodge. F. & A. NJ. this evening there
will be an inspection by D. D. G. NJ.
Charles a. knight OF Gardiner and all
members are requested to be present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-10-31

What is rroba hlv tho cheapest rate for
a sea voyage ever offered is that now
made availahle ty the government Of
New South Wales. Australia. to Young
women who are rrenared to % cut ~ the
olo,lv tn urder+ake domestic service.
The charge to these em!Grants for ~"
iourner from England 70 Svdn7y, l3,v01
miles is SIS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-10-31

The funeral of the late Valeda A.
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph NJ.
Cadarett. will be held at St. Augustine's
Catholic church at $50 Friday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-10-31

The low rates of fare to all points in
Colorado and California which had been
in effect since Aug. 80, were cancelled
Wednesday,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-10-31

The funeral of the late ]. o. Mcguire
will be held at st. Marks Episcopal
church at o'clock Friday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-10-31

councillor, favors granting; press privi-
leg"s. imnunitics and protection to that
section of tie press operating in the ex-
tia-territOriIl districts ina r. foreign own
ership, by which the government, would
lose all control of the papers.
The establishment Of the new ccvcrn-
n"n' press rGeans another step ~ COM
batting the revolutionary tendencies and
prora eaEda in the empire
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-10-31

Include six cans Of Argo Red Salmon
in your next grocery list. 1t will keen
for twenty year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-10-31

The dogsmith will soon be busy in
Alask:. said miner Of the Yukon.
Hell have his work cut out for him.
toe. Tie winter promises to he very Sc
y"rt The dogsmith." the miner went on
shoes. of course, dogs. Or he wouldn't
nave such a name. The sledGe dogs Of
Alaska have. day by dav, 10 run over
miles Of rruel. ice that is as hard on the
feet as broken glass. and hence were.
they not *hod they would soon grow so
incu-1hlv larfe at they'd hav" to be
killed.-Lowcn. fNashJ Courier Citizen
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-10-31
A,,ous.a Lodge oItectory

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temple Ta 5ar2aa iSn nsps D c, D. G.
4 z; .. !; Kni ssaldIa hs'a nsrs VIM.
80 GH q 1ptLnaNcHARD. Sec.
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c.111AI AERIE, NO. 49, FRATER-
~ ... Un lights second and last Mondays
eecsins ,nonth ut 1854 Water street.
y eacn HULL" q ". HANKS. W. P.
4, r. d. COUGHL1N. Sec.
+ II SuEEHAN. Treas.