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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-25
EXCEPTION SUSTAINED
In White, Agt. VS.. West, Rescript B.
Justice King.

The following is tho rcscript handed
down in the Cumberland county case
Of Frank G. White. agt.. against Will
liam G. West. applt. The rcscript is
by Justice King
TIL" general rule is that the plain
tiff iii an action on Il simple contract
must be the person from whom the
consideration Of the contract actually
moves. and that Il stranger tO the con-
tract cannot sue ON the contract
In an action Of aSSumpSit on an ac-
count annexed for tho use ANA occu-
patton of real estate where il appcars
by the plaintiffs testimony that he
had no interest in the real estate rem
tai. and no interest Of any kind in the
claim sued, held that the ruling Of the
presiding Justice that the action could
be maintained was error
Defendants exception sustained.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-25

Work is being pushed along rapidly
nj the state Insane hospital in the re-
pairing and building an addition To
the first male wing. When completed
the new addition will contain large
dining hal and bath rooms. while on
the west side will be placed Il large
bay window, looking out on the river
and the residential section % Augusta.
tie walls are built of brick, to the
thickness Of Il foot or more, tho COW
cred with granite Il foot in thickness
The interior of the building VIII pc
finished with tho latest appliances Tor
making the place fire proof ana AT 'he
same time neat and comfortable. To-
ward the north Of the building. a new
machine and carpenter shop Is beng
erected The structure is 40NSo fect
and two stories high, built OF hrlck,
and finished IN hard pine. The laun-
dry is also being enlarged and more
improvements added. In the engine
room new fire pump capable OF
pumping 5000 gallons minute VIII be
placed and 4 crew of men are engaged
in digging a ditch across to C0ny
street for the tcn-incl main which Wi!
sunily the machines. In all the crews
besides the regular attendants there
are over 100 men employed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-25

George Turner's paving crew was at
work yesterday relayins the pavement
at the west end of the Kcnnebec bridge
and around the junction of Bridge and
Front streets. The crossing at the end
of the latter street between the bridge
and the sidwalk on the south side of
Bridge street was also rclaid and
groutcd with cement, that is the spaces
between the paving blocks We're filled
with cement 50 that when the cement
hardcns it will be Il solid mass. The
approach to the north end of Front
street has been filled in with earth and
will be rolled down hard with the
steam roller.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-25

The band stand on the state ground
across the street from the Capitol IS
being rctouchcd ana greatly improved
by the application of a coat of pant,
of which it had been in need for long
time. The stand will be a comblna-
ton of white and a very light tint of
yellow and the roof will be painted Il
moss green tint. The structure Is
owned by the city and it is hoped that
after il has been painted that it may
he rc-christcncd with series IF band
concerts. The Augusta band is 4
good one and it would seem that the
citizens should be given an opp"rtu-
nity to enjoy its Music. An engagement
of this kind would also given cnc"ur-
agenent to the members of the band
Other cities have band concerts, ana
why not Augusta?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-25

r. D. Shanaha1l Of Portland. who
had been in the city for a few days on
matters of business. Mr.. Shanahan IS
well known in town and at the time
that the kennebec bridge was puilt
had the contract for the FOUNDATION
and stOnewOrk.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-25

A party of Augusta young people in
which were Guy p. Gannett, the Misses
Grace and Florence Gannctt, Miss
Madeline Lord and others. left in Mr..
Gannetts gasoline launch yesterday
morning for a trip to Ocean Point and
other places of interest about Booth
bay HarbOr.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-25

A recent Improvement at the
Edwards mills are some new fire
escapes which have been installed on
several of the buildings. The fire
escapes are of the latest pattern and
come clear to the ground instead OF
stopping at the second story of the
buildings as is usually the case.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-25

Wcrk will he commenced the first Of
August on the rcmod"llinC ana re
finishing the interior Of the Methodist
Episcopal church on Green street
prcrarations for which are now in
progress The building Will be fttcd
with electric lights, a new steel ceiling
will he put up, the pcws VIII be re
finished and new carpets VIII be laid
throughout The walls VIII DC re-
decorated and the contract for TINS
part of the work has been awarded to
Harry Cochrane Of Monmouth. who IS
now at work on the interior of the new
Penney Memorial church on Grove
street. The contract for the other
work to be done in the church has not
vet been awarded. The rcmodclling of
the church is a part of the work OF
Improvement to the building which
Mr.. Dunnack has had in view since he
assumed pastorate of the church and
will be appreciated by every member
of his large and growing parish.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-25

Among the social events Of the week
at Cobbosseecontcc will be the meeting
of the Vickery Whist CLUB, the MEM
bcrs of which will be entertained by
Mrs. Nathan Weston this afternoon at
her cottage on the west shore. An en-
iovable occasion is anticipated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-25

The members of King Co.. No. 4, U.
r. X of P, will hold special meet
ing this evening to be followed by
drill and all members are requested TO
be present as business connected with
thu. coming Field day at Rockland Will
come before the meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-25

Yesterday was the date of the
Eagles excursion to Maranacook and
members of the order We're present
from all ever the State. Augusta
A"rc was represented by about 40
members, some of whom went to the
lake on the o'clock car in the morn
ing and others followed later. y good
time is reported.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-25

A crew of Maine Central Workmen
have commenced operations just north
of the roundhouse ut the foot of Court
hill for the installation Of Il block
signal. It is understood that in con-
nection with the signal an automatic
bell and indicator will be placed at the
gate at the foot of Ishincs hill to give
warning when a train passes the point
below the city known us BrlttS gully.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-25

If you would know what an extern
sive stock of picnic and camp goods
Merrill Bros. carry in stock, in all kinds
of packages. just take u look through
their store. JfT@- e I"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-25

Irrigation has probably been
practiccd more extensively in
Australia than anyWh hero else on the
globe. In New South Wales alone
moro than 2.00o,000 acres have been
reclaimed by the development of the
ground water.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-25

Swift & Turner's stock of fruit jars
and reliable rubbers, also preserving
kettles satisfy all demands.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-25
LOCAL MATTERS.

The picnic of the '07 Club has been
postponed until further notice.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-25

The Pierce family reunion will be
held at Island park Wednesday, aug.
y. All relatives are cordially invited.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-25
TELEPHONE TALKS

Believing That Exact knowledge Promotes Cooperation
the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company
is Publishing a series Of Brief Expositions of Some
Phases of Telephony, for the Benefit of Itself, and
as It Hopes for the Benefit of All Telephone Users.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-25
Lodge Directory
ODD FELLOWS HALL.

GsAsvLUM LODGE, NO. 70, REGULAR
Z meeting Friday evenings at s o'clock
- ASA LIBBY, N. G.
y .,. u. +. WESTON. Sec.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-25
PRESS NOTICES

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Of schools
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-25

WHEN YOU WANT A HIRED
girl (and they are scarce) the
Journal Want columns are the
best medium to secure one hut
when she leaves, you cannot
honestly blame the want ad for
that. The only thing loft for
You to do Is to try again with
perhaps better luck.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-25

are told in this second volume Of the series makes DO
Of 432 pages with eight full page illustrations by L. Brdgm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-25

RAYMOND BENSON AT KRAMP-
TON, by Clarence B. Burleigh. Second
volume Of the Raymond Benson Series. In
this book Raymond Benson and Ned Grover.
who figured so prominently in "The Camp
on Letter K" 60 to famous country acad-
envy among the New Hampshire hills to pre-
pare for college. Their life and adventures
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1907-06-28
A Young Mans Essay.

About forty years ago the adju-
dicators of the Arnold historical es-
say prize at Oxford university were
YEARLY plowing through the usual
lot of commonplace compositions
when they suddenly lighted on one
which was not commonplace. The
subject was s'The Holy Roman EN-
pire," and it is not too much to say
that these cynical dons were electri-
fed to enthusiasm. Hastily award
ing it the prize, they opened the
sealed envelope and found that it
wcs the work Of one James Bryce,
aged twenty-five, who is now Brit
ish minister to the United States.
His essay has been reproduced in
several languages and to this day is
standard on the subject.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1907-06-28
Was a Surprise.

Upon his return from the Gen.
trail Normal School at Drain,
VIII ere he lectured last Tuesday,
Prof J. B. Horner stated to a
Gazette reporter that in point of
attendance that institution was a
surprise to him.
The enrolment in the normal
department during the past four
years has increased from 81 to
246. The number in the train
ing school is 157, making in all
422 students for the past year.
The courses of study are respec-
lively four and five years in
length. There are in all this
y ear 18 graduates, six of whom
have completed the fve-year
co urse, having passed examina-
tions in analytics and kindred
subjects.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1907-06-28
BOYS WANTED.

boy Wanted" is a sign that D.
seen more frequently in the win
dows of business places now than
for many years, according to the
Philadelphia Record. Business men
of all classes and conditions are
complaining of the scarcity of boys
of a suitable age who are willing to
work, and bright, active lad of the
legal age will find no trouble in Sc
curing his choice of any number Of
good offers. The reasons advanced
for the scarcity are varied. Some
men of business say it is direct re-
suit of the labor laws, which keep a
boy from working as young as was
formerly possible. There are many
Offices in which boy is required to
act only as messenger, and the
wages are not sufficient to attract a
boy of the age required by law.
Others say that the lack of working
boys is due to the prosperity of the
masses of the people, making wage
earning by the younger members Of
the family less a matter of necessi-
ty than it was years ago.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1907-06-28
Tobacco In Colonial Days.

The jamestown exposition brings
to mind many incidents showing
the important part which tobacco
played in the early history of the
country. 1t was the famous James
Rolfe, the husband of Pocahontas,
who first adopted from the Indians
the idea of cultivating tobacco, and
he sold his first crop in London for
$3.50 a pound. Shortly afterward
il became a form of currency in the
colony, and before the century was
out the women went trading, fol-
lowed by a cart of green tobacco in
charge Of their servants On one
occasion anyway this tobacco cur
rency exercised a transcendently i'm
portant function. In 1919 there
came to jamestown a shipload Of
maidens as wives for the settlers,
and the price set upon each damsel
was 12o pounds Of tobacco.-Ex-
change.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1907-06-28
He Didn't Care.

The usual large crowd was gath
cred at the New York end of the
Brooklyn bridge waiting for trolley
cars. An elderly lady, red in the
face, flustered and fussy, dug her ell
bows into convenient ribs irrespec-
tive of owners. A fat man on her
left was the recipient Of a particu-
larly vicious jab. She yelled at
him, "Sayp He WINGED slightly
and moved to one side. She, too,
sidestepped and thumped him vigor-
ously on the back. "Say," she per-
sisted, ''does it make any difference
which of these cars I take to Green
wood cemetery?" "Not tot me,
madam" he answered, slipping
through an opening in the crowd
Bellman.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1907-06-28
History of Creased Trousers.

''Did you ever hear the history
of the crease now uniformly worn
in trousers and occasionally extend
ing to the sleeves of coats? No.
Well, it's a funny one. In former
years creased trousers were the
signs of hand me down suit, }" says
a fashionable tailor. "One day
while on. his way in a carriage to
the Goodwood races, in England,
King Edward happened to spill a
glass of red wine sonshisslight fawn
coloredS broadeIoth trousers, and,
unwilling to return to the palace,
he stopped at ready made cloth
ing store and bought pair. In his
haste he could not wait to have the
creases ironed out. AS a conse-
quence he was seen at the races
with creased trousers. The fashion
was set, and it has stayed ever since.
Yes, we're all-that is, all men
subjects of King Edward in a sarto-
rial sense. Fortunately he is care
fui dresser or the consequences
might be serious" ;" - Philadelphia
Record
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1907-06-28
What He Wanted,

An old negro entered a drug store
the other day and looked about him
doubtfully.
"Something you want, old man ?''
inquired the clerk, stepping up.
Yais, sab; yais, sab, was his re-
ply as he scratched his chin, "but l
disremembahs 'zactly whut"
"Forgot what you came for?'
broke in the clerk.
"Dass des 'zactly hit, sab; dass
des hit!" exclaimed the old negro,
his face lighting up with relief. Ger
nickuPs wuth, sah."
The clerk stared for a moment,
then grinned understandingly and
handed the old negro his desired 5
cents worth Of FEcamephor." New
York Times.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1907-06-28
Plea For The Horse.

Never day passes but manv a
poor horse is abused by its driver,
IL Corvallis and in every other
town, and it seems great pity
that the good people OF the COM
munities do not organize humane
societies and take a haud in the
matter of preventing cruelty tc
dumb animals.
The hotter the day, the faster
some meu seem to drive their
poor beasts, and while people ST,
in the shade and suffer with the
heat, it is a common sight to see
men, possessed If average intelli-
gence aud tair morals, drive past
at break.n,ck speed, with never
a thought or care for the faith full
feast which is helpless beneath
the lash.
Horses are mau's best friends;
as rule noble, intelligent, faith
ful and obedient, and for what?
Unlike men, who do less aAd
90 that often grudgingly for good
pay, the horse e>sreceives no COM
pensation for his labor save his
food, drink and shelter, and all
too frequently these are not be-
slowed i'll any too generous
measure.
How any man, with the in
stincts of gentleman, can over
drive his horse on hot day,
lash or otherwise abuse him
seems strange. We believe that
if men could be persuaded to
think the matter over, few, if
any, are so lacking in true man
illness that they would continue
their i'll treatment of their faith
full, helpless horses.
Observer.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1907-06-28
A Story to Ponder.

That truth is stranger that fc-
tion has often been declared, and
thruthfully; that real life con-
tains more remarkable stories of
tragedy and heart break than
any related by novelists is also
true, while the tales of horror
sometimes penned pale into in
: significance beside those enacted,
frequently, under the very nose
of the city police and within
reach of thousands of law re-
specting citizens.
Young women in the smaller
towns and in the country, sur
rounded by friends and acquaint-
ances, may we'll have a care in
joining the rush to the city on
their own responsibility to seek
employment.
A case too shocking, too ter
rible almost to believe, is that of
young Alma Church, Spokane
girl, whose awful story is related
in the columns of yesterday S
Oregonian. 1t says:
Held a captive in Chinatown
dens for three years, the white
slave of a yellow monster, who
guarded her night and day with
jealous vigilance, Alma Church,
an attractive looking young wo-
man, who says her parents are
prominent Spokane PEOPLE, was
rescued from bondage worse than
death by Acting Detectives Kay
and Kienlen, yesterday after
noon. She is now under the pro-
lection of the police depart ment.
A warrant was issued FOR the ar
rest Of the girls Chinese master,
whose name the authorities de-
cline to divulge. The rookeries
of the Chinese quarter are being
searched for him, but the China
man has so far evaded the Off
GERS.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1907-06-28
The Mighty Caesar.

Tt was on his way to the battle
field of Pharsala that Caesar uttered
the famous saying to the fishermen.
He had come down to Brindisi to
cross to Dyrrachium and, finding NO
galley, commanded the owner of a
small sailing boat to put him across
the Adriatic. On the voyage vio-
lent storm occurred, and even the
experienced mariners were terri
fed, but the great captain said
slave no fear! You carry Caesar
and his fortunes"
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1907-06-28
Distance and the Ewes.

The best eyesight is possessed by
those people whose lands are vast
and barren and where obstacles
tending to shorten the sight are
few. Eskimos will detect a white
fox in the snow at great distance
away, while the Arabs Of the deserts
of Africa have such extreme powers
of vision that on the vast plains OF
the desert they will pick out objects
invisible to the ordinary eye at
ranges from one to ten miles dis
tant. Among civilized people the
Norwegians have better eyesight
than most, if not all, others, as
they more generally fulfill the nee
essary conditions.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1907-06-28
Bad Symptoms.

The woman who has periodical head.
aches, backache, sees imaginary dark
spots or specks floating or dancing before
her eyes, has~gnawiag distress or heavy
full feeling III stomach, faint spells, drag
ging-downLIeeling in lower abdominal or
pelvic region, easily startled or excited,
Irregular or painful periods, with or with
weakntSses andderangements that should
have ea31y attention. Not all OF above
symptoms aE likely to be present in any
case at one fine.
Neglected or badly treated and such
cases bft<n run into raaladies which de-
manf fe surgeons knife if they do moi
reslAtfatally.
No medicine extant has such a long
and n4las1QnS GecQrd Of -cuCeS IN sC:1
cases as De -Pierce's EaYQIite PlesCIl:
uQQ- 10 medielne has such a strQlg
lIQIessionaI- I-lndalSelae.aL- 0f-eac1a LIS
QlGlher Of aEdina-EX- ooa-,,,pEolessionaIlss-
timOnialS, The very best Ingredients
known TO medical science for the cure OF
woman's peculiar ailments enter into its
composition. No alcohol, harmful, or
habit forming drug is to be found in the
list of its ingredients printed on each
bottle-wrapper and attested under oath
In any condition of the female system.
DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescription can do
only good-never harm. Its whole effect
is to strengthen, invigorate and. regulate
the whole female system and especially
the pelvic organs. When these are de-
ranged in function or affected by disease,
the stomach and other organs of digestion
become sympathetically deranged, the
nerves are weakened, and long list of
bad, unpleasant symptoms follow. Too
much must not be expected of this VIA
vorite Prescription" 1t will not perform
miracles; will not cure tumors-no med
icine will. Il rciit often preue,at them. if
taken in time, and thus the operating
table and the surgeons knife may be
avoided.
Women suffering from diseases of long
standing, are invited to consult Doctor
Pierce by letter, free. All correspondence
is held as strictly private and sacredly
confidential. Address DR.. R. V. Pierce,
Buffalo, n. Y.
DIR. Pierce's Medical Adviser QOOo pages)
is sent free on receipt of 81 one-cent
stamps for paper-covered. or 81 stamps
for cloth bound copy. Address as above
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1907-06-28

A timely word of war ing is sounded
by an exchange when it says that extra
care should be observed, as the warm
season advances, to prevent accidents in
the river, The coming of warm days is
usua lily the signal for the email boys to
seek the water and "the old swimmin'
b ole" is occupied by various sized young
sters from morning until night. 1t
would be wise thing, just now, for par
ents to keep an eye on the small boy in
the family and to see that he is not left
to his own pleasure in freauenting the
river on these hot days. A little care
may prevent some mothers boy being
light as the twilight falls.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1907-06-28

Hatfield, the rain maker, has failed to
make good in produ cling six inches OF
rain in Sherman county ccording to
contract. According to advices from
that section, the strong west winds that
prevail there at this season prevent him
from getting bead on the atmosphere. -
However, Mr. Hatfeli desires to go to
Sherman county again next year. He
will make the base of his operations at
the mouth of the Deschutes River, where
b ill be sheltered from the west wind.