davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-11
AMUSEM ENTS,
"ldaho" at Island Park.

Starting with the matinee today and
continuing until Saturday night the
Fenberg Stock Co. at Hersey's Island
Park Theatre will present one of the
best Western dramas, "Idaho.' This
play is from the pen of Mckee Rankin,
at one time said to be one of the
best Of rlaywrters. This play en-
joyeI q long run in both New York and
Boston and has been one Of Manager
FenbcrgS successes of the past sea-
son. "Was She Guilty?" the bill pre-
scented the first part of the week. scored
a pronounced hit and the large au-
diences found much in it to appreciate.
The players We're applauded heartily
time and again as they brought out the
story which centerS about "Hilda.'
Tonight Il theatre party of nearly 100
have arranged to come from the State
Insane hospital. New specialties.
music, etc, also dancing after the per-
Torrance will be enjoyed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-11

In the United states circuit court at
Portland Tuesday Judge w. l.. Put
nam presiding. was heard the case of
Florence A. Cochran VS.. Sarah X.
Evans. executrix This bill was in cqui-
ty to recover the sum of $1,000 from the
Rockingham National Bank of Ports
mouth. y. H.. which was RENTED by
the complainant to one Henry +.
Evans few days before his death t"
he uscd by him in paying the bills for
the construction Of Il cottage at York.
Before Evans could diSburSc the money
he deceased. The decision was in favor
of the complainant. The costs of litiga-
ton to he paid out of the fund. 1t was
argued by John Abbott of Boston for
the complainant and John c. Stewart
of York for the respondent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-11

Many people in the city were wit
nesses last evening to an unusual dis
play of the aurora borealis for this
season of the year. 1t commenced ear
ly in the evening with broad band
of light which traversed the sky from
the northern horizon to the southern
where it was met by another crossing
from east to west and forming nearly
a right angle. This formation grad
ually died away the display of aurora
continued very brilliant throughout the
night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-11

The building of the bulkhcad for the
new wharf of the PurntOn Bros. Co.,
which has been in progress for the
past two weeks under the direction
of Capt. Coss ofthe steam lighter Fay.
was completed yesterday and the work
OF filing i'm with rock and earth will
soon be done The re-handler dredge
which mas been working below the
new wharf will be moved up river 80
that il can reach the wharf and will
fill in the cribwork of the structure
with material taken from the bed of
the river.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-11

Notice has been received at police
Headquarters from Sdpt. Sylvester of
the Washington. d. C.. police. offering
n reward Of 500 for the arrest and de-
livery to an officer of the Washington
department of one James Arthur
Kemp, who is wanted in that city for
embezZlement. Kemp is as years of
age but looks younger. feet or I
inches in height and weighs 100
pounds: is of stocky build. yellow or
sallow complexion. light brown hair
thin on top and back of head: blue
eyes; very short. croppy. light brown
moustache: cut on left thumb: affable
talker, very polite. When last seem
July 3. wore dark suit. round cut
single breasted coat, stiff brim straw
hat: quick in movement and rapid
walker: an expert stenographer ana
telcgrapher by profession. and will
likely seek similar employment under
an assumed name. Was formerly
chief and property clerk of the WASH
ington police department and as such
was known to many members of the
police departments of the United
States. FreGuents sporting resorts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-11
ARE YOU SATISFIED
with your work and income?

Arc YOU willing to work, to present
n common sense proposition to COM
mon sense men?
We are not trying to attract men
who want a snap. If this work didn't
require effort it wouldn't pay anyone
to do it.
The Oldest. largest, strongest ana
hest known Life Insurance Company Is
the MUTUAL. LIFE OF NEW YORK,
with the new standard policies.
Other men are succeeding with 1t,
why can't you?
If interested. let me hear from you,
giving references and telling me some
thing about yourself.
All letters confidential.
T. F.. MCDONALD.
Manager for Maine.
First National Bank Building.
Portland, Maine.
julySdlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-11

The Augusta Water District Is
building Il wire fence around its prop
crty at Carleton pond. the wire being
netting ana of mesh sufficiently hAe
to keep stock and other animals away
from the pond. The total length of
the fence to be built is about 81. miles.
There is yet some work to be done
about the shores Of the pond which
will be attended to later in the sum-
mer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-11

It is quite evident this is the height
of the strawberry season. hence Il good
time to do the preserving. The Mass
achusctts he,ries will soon cease to
come and Maine berries will then be
likely to advance in price. Merrill
Bros on Wednesday, We're selling very
fine berries, boxes for 23c.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-11

Stunt. r. F.. Sanborn of the Portland
division; of the Maine Central. WAS in
the city yesterday and was registered
at the Hotel North. Mr.. Sanborn was
looking after the handling of the For
paugh K Sells Bros. circus and joined
the shows ut Bangor for the trip tn
Waterville. Augusta. Bath ana Port
land The shows will exhibit at liilde-
ford Saturday and from there will go
to New Hampshire.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-11

The monthly meeting of the city
council will be held at the city rooms
on Monday evening, July -, at which
time it is expected that the usual
amount of business will come up Tor
transaction.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-11

w II. Poole of Boston, president OF
the Poole Piano Co, was in the city
yesterday on matters of business. Mr..
Poole comes to Maine often and his
trip yesterday was made for the pur-
pose of looking over some of the real
estate i'm this vicinity with 4 view to
purchasing n place for a summer
home
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-11

Among those who are in attendance
at the summer school at the Cniver-
sity of Maine are Warren ID. Trask OF
this CITY and Harold Jackman of Sher-
man Mills. the newly elected principal
of the William r. Smith Grammar
school in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-11

A meeting of the parish OF ST.
Marks Episcopal church will be held
in the chapel at 100 O'Clock this even
ing. ana a large attendance is partic-
ularly desired as business of import
ance will come before the meeting
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-11

The barn belonging to Moses Bart
lett If DiXmont was struck by light
ming in Sundays storm and burned.
Several horses and COWS We're de-
stroycd. The mousse and creamery plant
were saved. No insurance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-11

Among the recent births which have
been recorded at the office of the city
clerk is that of q daughter who was
born To Mr.. and Mrs. Ivan Charles
Grant Monday, July s.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-11

1t is reported that H. f. Hill of this
city has purchased the Perry place
on Western avenue and will later oc-
cupy it for a residence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-11

Russell & Weston Co. are fortunate
| in receiving another invoice of those
| long silk gloves in white, black, tan
and navy colors. All sizes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-11

Among the intentions Of marriage
which have been recorded at the office
of the city clerk are those Of George
Fisk Piper. Jr.. of Augusta. and Flor
ence Blanche Bullard of Salem. Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-11

Mr.. ana Mrs. Ora Redmond are re-
cciving congra tulationS of friends on
the birth of daughter, which &C.
CURED Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-11
LOCAL MATTERS.

1t took pretty good general, on
Wednesday, to handle 50 successfully
the trolley forces.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-11

Matters were quiet at the pollce
station yesterday morning, with MOI
even a lodger present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-11

Mr. and Mrs. II. w. blanchard are
the happy parents of daughter, VINO
was born to them Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-11

The assignee sale ut Buckley's was
one If the attractions for circus reo-
Ilo yesterday. When there is must
in the case such as is caused 10y a
stock uassing into the hands of an as
sign"e the public feel sure that the
prices will be low, SO low in fact that
money invested in goods that are con-
stantly being advanced in price by
manufacturers will mean a big saving.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-11

The Maine Central announces the
first Sunday excursion to Old Orchard
Of the season for next Sunday. July i,
bv special train leaving Augusta at 9.45
A. NJ, and arriving at Old Orchard at
1o2O p. NJ Returning the train will
I"av" Old Orchard at p. NJ, allowing
20 minutes for supper at Portland and
leaving that city at $50 +. NJ The
fare for the round trip from Augusta.
Hallowell. Gardiner and South Gardi-
rcr is $3.50. Tickets are good for
special train only.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-11
The Movino Pictures.

The moving pictures at the Opera
House for this afternoon and evening
will be entirely new. Hear the illus
trateI song. "San Antonio" Admls-
sion 3 cents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-11
KENNEBEC
WINDSORVILLE.

Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Weeks of South
China were calling at Joseph French's
Tuesday.
l.. y. IIslcr recently bought 4 fine
young colt of j. Bird Brown Of Som
crvile.
\ series of thunder storms have Wis
tied this section during The past Week
and as far as could be learned 10 scr
ipuS damage was done.
June Shaw is cutting Alonzo Rog-
ers' hay.
Claude French is hauling hay to Au-
guSta for Bcnj. Albee.
l.. =. French had over 20 couple at
his dance on the Fourth, and a quiet,
good time is reported.
Mrs. Sarah Melvin called on her
friend, Mrs. Hattie Greeley, Tuesday.
A. J. Dodge Of Somerville was a Wis
itor in town one day recently.
LITCHFiELD PLAINS.
Mr.. and Mrs Frank Williams and
son of New York visited Mrs. Nj. O.
ToOthakcr Monday.
\ swarm Of bee, owned by Gardner
Roberts took to the woods Monday.
Farmers are beginning haying.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-11

The Fourth and the great circus day
are past and farmers will now become
very busy with haying. How about
the muItitudes of children who need to
have life frightened and health built
up for another school year? Who will
see to it that the vacation season be Il
time of great joy and pleasure" Let
the mothers. sisters and auntS attend
To this and plan frequent excursions,
trolley parties ana delightful home
gatherings. The shadows Of another
winter will soon be upon us as the sun
declines and the days grow shorter.
Let's all take advantage of the present
and have it filled with summers bless
ings No way of extracting quite 81
much pleasure and profit from the
pleasant days as in trolley riding that
has its cXhilarating influences second
to no other form of conveyance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-11

The circus parade was somewhat
delayed yesterday forenoon by the
overhead railroad bridge on upper
Water street. which was rather low to
allow some of the chariots to pass
under il. AZ a rule this difficulty is
avoided by the parades going up or
down Bridge street hill, but that
point must have been overlooked on
the above occasion. Some dismount-
ing on the part of the circus people
from the tops of the chariots was
nncessitatcd. but all finally passed I'M
der in safety and no damage resulted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-11
Augusta Lodge DIRECTORY
ODD FELLOWS HALL.

ASYLUM LODGE, NO. 70, REGULAR
meeting Friday evenings at o'clock
ASA LIBBY, N. G.
e. F. WESTON, Sec.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-11

JepHTHA ENcAMPMENT, NO. 8.
Meetings at o'clock every second and
Fourth Tuesday.
u q. ". MERRILL. Scribe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-11

scANToN AUGUSTA, NO. 9. p. NJ.
4 Meets every third Tuesday at 8 o'clock.
A. D. WEEKS. Captain.
A. M DRUMMOND, Clerk.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-02-01
ELEPHANT TRAINING.

Patience and Not Brutality Is the
 Keynote of Success With Them
 On a number of points all elephant trainers agree, says A. W. Rolker in an article in Appleton's. These are First that the tall, fat-legged, small-eyed elephant of big girth is not only the handsomest but also the most docile and intelligent of his kind, Second. that an elephant is fully aware of his prodigious strength compared with mans, and that the reason an elephant obeys his master is not because he is afraid of him. but because he has an affection for him. Third, yau may beat a bad" elephant to death or kill him by ramming red-hot irons down his throat in an effort to press the
 'squel of surrender" out of him. but the one and only way to train an ele- phant to perform tricks is through kindness and patience amending. Last ly, but not least, without exception the intelligence of the elephant far exceeds that of any other animal.
 Elephant trainers maintain that training an elephant to perform is like teaching a boy circus riding, only less difficult Where the boy, despite all his agility and suppleness, requires yearsyears to learn his profession, the elephant, despite his bulk and seem ing awkardness, learns his most dif- ficult tricks within a few months. Gen. erally it is necessary only to make an elephant comprehend what is wanted to have him perform a trick. For, strange though it may seem, this mountain of flesh is somewhat of gymnast In his own wild domain he can readily negotiate the steepest mountain side, can charge through thickets over the toughest ground at express train speed, and may be seen at play rearing on his hind legs and even resting his ponderous fore feet across the spine of another elephant as
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-02-01

And this is not all. The introduction in the legislature of a bill ordering George N. Kingsbury, Rhode Island Commissioner to the Jamestown Ex- position, to avoid all further public association with so notorious charac- ter as Boss Brayton'' has raised the question of the right of citizen of the State to visit the State house. The resolution, which was introduced by Representative George F. Green, of Providence, sets forth that flor the maintenance of the dignity and honor of the State in connection with it's par. ticipation in the Jamestown Exposition, the States executive commissioner is requested to cease the carrying of mes sages from Mr Brayton to members of the General Assembly"
 It will be interesting to see what hap pens to Boss" Brayton. From this distance it looks as if the attack on him were slightly overdone, but of course an outsider doesn't know just how dangerous Boss" Brayton's pres ence in the State house is.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-02-01
INTENTIONAL.

He-Marriage without love is ter rible thing.
 She (sighing significantly )-Not half so terrible as love without marriage Boston Transcript
 The Doctor-Professor speaking as @ thinker and a man or science, what would you call this age of the world ? The Professor-I should call it the car short age.-Chicago Tribune.
 Unequally by fate we're tossed,
 Some float-some go to wreck
 Some have 10 hustle for the cost
 And some just write a check
 Washington Star. Sunday School Teacher-Now, John ny, what happened to the snake in the Garden of Eden?
 Johnny-Please, mum, he was con demned to go bellywhacking without any ice.-New York Sun.
 All roads, declared Caesar, lead to Rome. Furthermore, may say that they are not controlled by Har- r!man."
  horse ahead and crossed the Rubicon-- Chicago Record-Herald.
 "The old mans gone to the city to fill a theatrical engagement
 What! On the staEe?''
 Sure. He was three days in a fnr- ty-foot dry well, an 1t took three blind mules an a block an tackle to haul him outr'-Atlanta Constitution. Suppose they discover the North Pole?' said the skeptic. "Of what use will it be?'
 Well" answered the public spirited citizen, "it will be good place to col onize people who insist on not cleaning the snow off their sidewalks. Wash ington Star.
 The bookkeeper timidly approached If you please he said q would like a raise of pay"
 You, tool" fairly moaned the cap- italist Say, do you want to sink to the moral level of a congressman? I won't be a party to your downfall,"- Philadelphia Ledger.
 "If 1 were nominated for the presi- dency of the United States" said MT. Henpeck, 'T would "
 You nominated for president of the United states!' his wife interrupted. What are you thinking of? You mean if we were nominated, don't you?" Then he wisely changed the subject. Chicago Record Herald.
 "Oh! they're real swell people" said the Chicago man; "an old 'MayHower family, I believe"
 You mean their ancestors came over in the Mayhower?' asked the visitor from the East
 "Oh, mo- I mean they made their money in 'Mayhower Hams, oldest brand of hams in this section. "-Cath- olio Standard
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-02-01
CAPITAL PUN1sHMEsr AGAIN

IA bill abolishing capital punishment in Connecticut has been introduced in the legislature. This bill was drawn by Attorney Charles H. Fowler of this city, who has been for many years a persistent and able advocate of the abolition of the death penalty. Whether his efforts and the efforts of those who agree with him will result in favorable action on his bill remains to be seen. But the death penalty in Connecticut has already been so far abolished, that it wouldn't be a long step to its formal and complete abolition. The same sit uation exists in other States where the death penalty nominally exists. Kan sas has been a conspicuous example of the difference between theory and practice in this matter For several years murderers have been sentenced to death in Kansas, but no governor would sign the death warrants. So the murderers have' hung along in prison instead of hanging up, or down, on the gallows and now the leglsla- ture has done away with the death penalty, and no more murderers will be legally slain in Kansas.
 Perhaps Connecticut is not vet quite ready to initiate Kansas, and there may be a few more hangings here. But we have no doubt that the tendency here, as elsewhere, is toward the abolition of capital punishment. And this, too, in spite of the fact that President Roosevelt would extend rather than restrict or abolish it.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-02-01

worth at Indian Territory prices $SO,0OO.
 Bud Ledbetter is 54 years old, a six footer and weighs more than 200. He has been an officer for twenty-five years and has never been seriously in a fight He has been a deputy marsh al in Indian Territory for thirteen years and is considered the best field deputy in the country. He made his reputation at that reckless period when the fight for supremacy was on between the Government officers and the gangs of outlaws which infested Indian Territory.
 Since the outlaws days are past Led better has been specially detailed to break up the liquor business. He has worked faithfully at it for three years, and while he has not suppressed it en- tirelY, it is harder to get a drink in Muskogee to-day than it ever was be- fore. and that, too, in spite of the greatly increased population. He can find liquor where no one else would ever think of it.
 His most effective resource is the fence" he has established on the ex- press lines and freight trains enter- ing this district. He has spotters, and scores of packages contining liquor are tipped off to him before the trains reach Muskogee. By watching negro walking along the street he can tell by his actions whether he is a bootlegger. By shaking box or trunk he can tell in it.-every time whether there is liquor in it.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-02-01
RESPONSIBITTTY

The discussion of the Governors rec . Iommendation that county commission CTS be appointed by the Governor con- tinues, but it is already evident that the power of appointment is not likely to be given to the Governor this year. Last evening the esteemed Register made this fair and clear statement of the position of those who seem to like the theory that one man is better than many men: All that the majority claims it fears under executive appoint ment the State has under the caucus system of nomination, with this addi- tional affliction-that the nominating power is answerable to no one and can be punished by no one in event of in- efficient appointees being selected. No one pretends that legislative county caucus is a responsible political entity, while no one can successfully contend that governor is other than one."
 This seems to imply that there is still virtue enough in the people to in- spire them to punish Governor who doesn't do right. If this is true isn't it also true that there is virtue enough left in them to inspire them to punish legislators who don't do right? And isn't it also true that both legislators and governors in Connecticut can do many things without suffering greatly so long as they are slick and don't of- fend the real people? In other words. would governor who didn't appoint good county commissioners be in any more danger of punishment than legis- lators who didn't nominate good ones?
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-02-01
NOT ALL HARD.

So much has been said against E, H. Hartman lately that it is interest ing to read that he is deeply interested in boys. It is set down as his chief pride that he is president of the larg- est club in the world, the boys club at the corner of Tompkins square and Tenth street, New York city. Here is 8 big building five or six stories in height, with gymnasium, baths, play rooms, reading rooms, thirty or forty separate club rooms. Here in the course of the year 5000 or 10000 East side boys have fun. They are not taught It is not a church, it is not school, it is not a reformatory, it is not movement for the ethical cul- ture of the East side. It is simply a big place where the boys may enjoy themselves. Incidentally they do learn a great deal.
 Some of "the boys" in Wall street who have suffered from MT. Harri- mans operations cannot be persuaded that he loves them, but some of the boys who haven't yet got into Wall street have a right to think that he is uncommonly well disposed toward them, It takes all kinds of people to make world, and frequently there are several kinds in one person.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-02-01
Later on.

"Just look at the hang of that blonde angels wings! Just glance at her robe! How absurd ly it clings! She got it at some second hand sale, I guess. Poor woman! She never did know how to dress. Just look at that halo! On crooked, of course. Her ribbons are bum and her sandals are worse. knew her on earth. We were neigh bors, oh, yes. Poor woman! She never did know how to dress
 -Washington Herald.