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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-17

England. with Hanson, Sweden, second
The time of the winner was 3m. HIS.
At the same hour the first heat Of
the 10-mile walk was started with just
sa cosmopolitan an entry. list except
that America was not represented
Bonhag, who had entered, withdrew.
The second heat of this event was also
run off, the American colors being
again absent.
On the turf. however. the Americans
were busy all the morning throwing the
discus. free style. members of the
American team being entered in almost
eevry section. Owing to the withdrawal
Of number of men Sections 1 and 2
were grouped and Burroughs, who
with Adams represented America, out
threw France, the United Kingdom
and Hungary with a throw of l22 feet,
91a inches.
This did not long stand as the best
throw, However, Dearborn, who was in
the third section, placing the discus
126 feet, AZ inches from the circle, all
the other competitors in his section be-
ing hopelessly behind.
Giffin. in the fourth section, carried
off the honors with a throw of 1872 feet,
6h inches. Garrels did not qualify.
Giftin, Horr and Sheridan qualified for
the final.
American again made best throw in
fifth section, Horr doing the trick this
time with a throw of 129 feet inches. No
throw in the sixth section in which no
Americans were drawn counted, as all
We're below the previous throws. and Only
the three best in all sections qualify for
the final Sections seven and eight we're
grouped with Sheridan and Talbot as
representatives of America, being pitted
against the men of Greece, Finland, the
United Kingdom. Norway, Germany and
Sweden. Sheridan easily overthrow the
others. covering 1873 feet ~ inches.
In the final of the discus throw Sheri-
dan made 1874 feet inches
In the second heat of the 1O-mie walk
G. F.. Larner Harrison and Palmer of
England and Kerr of Australia, all quals
flied for the final. The time of the winner
was l hour, IS minutes, 10 seconds.
In the second heat of the 10-ililometre
cycle race the following men qualified for
the final: Bartlett, PETIT and Cadenny of
the United Kingdom; Westerberg of Swe-
den, Laposo Of France, Andre VS. of Can
ada and Goekelberg of Belgium. l.. G..
fell when he had SO laps to go. He col
lided with Meredith and Noon of England
Noon was severely shaken and Weintz
had to retire, but Meredith remounted
and finally came in first
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-17
Graft at Lisbon
A Common Thing.

Lisbon, July 16.-The GROWING scam
dal of the Portuguese Panama" has
been brought out by the publication
of long list of names of influential
governmental officials generals. court
dignitaries and members of the no.
bility. who. like the late King Carlos,
received illegal advances from the state
treasury. According to the newspapers
Generals Ouva. Costa and Lopez each
received $4,000. The Portuguese min
lister to Picking, who was recalled by
exPremier Franco, drew 90 years sal
airy in advance. The total of these il
legal payments reaches several million
dollars
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-17

Columbus. Ohio. July 16-At the open
ing of the Prohibitionist national conven.
ton today the committee on permanent
organization reported as it's selection for
permanent chairman Charles Scanlon of
Pittsburg. In all other respects the tenn
porary organization was made perma-
nent. The report was unanimously
adopted
MIR. Scanlon upon assuming the chair
spoke but a few words and then recog-
nized Felix T. McWhirter, treasurer OF
the national committee. who made n
brief appeal for financial aid from the
members of the party in order to meet
the expenses of the forthcoming cam
paign. His statement of what he expect
ed from the party in this direction was
greeted with tumultuous applause There
was generous response to his appeal for
contributions.
The report Of the committee on reso-
buttons was. presented by the chairman
Samuel Dickie. president of Albion Col
lege. Michigan. as follows:
T. The submission by Congress to the
several states of an amendment to the
federal Constitution prohibiting the man.
ufacture. sale. importation, expectation
OF transportation OF alcoholic liquors for
beverage purposes. .+
= the immediate prohibition of the
liquor traffic for beverage purposes in the
District Of Columbia, in the territories
ana all places over which the national
government has Jurisdiction, the repeal of
the internal revenue tax on alcoholic liz
auors and the prohibition of the interstate
traffic there.
.. The election of the United States
senator's by direct vote of the people.
T. Equitable graduated income and in
heritance taxes .~-.
70 The establishment of postal saw.
ings banks and the guaranty of 1enos,ts
in banks.
b. The regulation of all corporations
oolhg an interstate Commerce business.
!" Inc creation of permanent tariff
commission.
y. The strict enforcement of law In
stead d, the official tolerance and prac-
tlca! license Of the social evil which pre-
vans IN many of our cities with it's I'M
speakable traffic in girls ~~t
y. Uniform marriage and divorce
laws.
". An equitable and constitutional
employers liability act.
u. Court review of spostoffioe depart
ment decisions.
~ 'he prohibition Of child labor in
mines workshops and factories.
To- LEGISLATION hasing suffrage only
upon in'eihgence and ability to read and
write the English. language. ,.-. ..
IA Tho preservation ~ tha ;,
ana FOREST resources of the country and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-17
Thursdays Winners.

London, July 16.-The final in the put
ting the weight contest was won by
Ralph Rose Olympic Club of San. Fran
CISCO IIorgan. United Kingdom, was
second, and J. c. Garrcls. Chicago Ath-
letic Association, was third.
In the putting weight contest sections
1 and . were grouped. w. w. Coe. Jr..
Boston Athletic Association, was first
with A. feet 10A inches. SAUL. of Fin
land, was second with Al feet 3l2 inches.
and Lee j. Talbot, Irish American Ath'
letic Club. was third with 3S feet inches.
Sections and 4 in putting the weight
also were grouped. J. c. Garrels, Chica-
go Athletic Association. was first with
4s feet inches. and M. r. Hoir. Irish
American Athletic Club, was second with
A. feet ] inch.
w. G.. Burroughs, Chicago Athletic AS
sociation, did not reach tine standard in
putting the weight.
Sections and 6 also were grouped.
Horgan. United Kingdom, was first with
43 feet 81 inches. and Barrett. United
Kingdom was second with A. feet 3ia
inches.
Sections Z and s We're also grouped.
Ralph Rose of the Olympic Club. San
Francisco, won with 46 feet o.. inches.
Roses distance was 46 feet 71s inches. The
Olympic record is As feet inches. made
by Rose in ST. Louis in 1904.
Horgan's distance was "A feet 81 inches
ard Garrels' 43 feet inches.
The first heat of the three-mile walk
was won by Webb. with Carter second;
Spencer third: Warner fourth. All rep
resent the United Kingdom. Time hour
20 minutes. IS 4-5 seconds.
- In the symnastic competition this af'
ternoOn A. Braglia. Italy. was first; W.
Tysall. United Kingdom. was second, ans
l.. S. Guerra France, third.
H. c. Grote Missouri Athletic Club, was
second in heat five of the fancy diving
with 795 points. Walz of Germany was
first with S1.3 points.
In the sixth heat of the 100-metre back
stroke swimming race, Taylor, United
Kingdom. was victorious. A. NJ. Goess-
ling. Missouri Athletic Club. was second.
The final of the 4OO-metre swimminf.
race. Taylor. United Kingdom, won
Time SIN. &c 1-5s Beaurepaire. Australia.
was second, and Scheff, Australia. third
The first heat of the semi-finaIs in the
-acO-metre breast stroke swimming match
was won by Holman of England. Toldy,
Hungary. was second. Eolnan'S time
was en-. 5fs.I ......at..I4 10 Io9hi al tiso'
Thl stecna Heat was Won BY tsdbhis8n'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-17
Magnolia, Sultan and Juanona Win.

Boothbay Harbor, Me-. July 49,
The following are the winners in to-
days run from Peaks Island to Five
Islands: First class. Magnolia, Com
modore E. P. Boynton; elapsed time
100000; corrected time 2:5S:5S.
Second class, Sultan, c. F. Perkins,
elapsed time 4:33:42; corrected time
3:33:5S
Third class, Juanona, H. L. Find
berry. elapsed time 4:34:O4; corrected
time 3:43:0S.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-17

A party from here left yesterday
morning on the 652 train to attend
the centenary celebration at St
Patrick's church at Damariscotta. In
cluded in the party were Rev. FIR. P. H
Reardon. Mr.. and Mrs. John Cunning
ham, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Ward Mr.
and Mrs. Augustine Wheeler and
Edward Hanley.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-17

G. w. Brown Cos sale like all
earthly things will have an end and
then lots of people may wish they had
saved money by buying in time Prices
for goods quoted are surely very low
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-17

Charles Parsons of Boston. former
Gardiner resident. was visitor here
yesterday. Mr.. Parsons has recently
been at Old Orchard with his mother,
who is G. years of age and came to
this part of the State to see some
friends here and at Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-17

the Improvement of the highways and
waterways. Believing in the righteous
ness OF our cause and in the final triumph
of our principles. and convinced OF the
of the Republican and
Democratic parties to deal with these Is
sues, we invite to full party fellowship
all citizens who with us agree"
Following the adoption Of the platform
as read the convention took a recess
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-17

G. w. Colburn, who has been in the
undertaking business here for a good
many years, has decided to go out of
business and is offering his entire out.
fit for sale.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-17

Mrs. Ann Mitchell mas commenced
repairs upon the house owned by her
just above the New Mills schoolhouse
Extensive alterations and nnproye
ments will be made in the house
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-17

The moving of the shop of the Gardi-
ner Marble and Granite Works across
Water street on it's way to its new To-
cation on Bridge street caused holdup
on the Electric Road track yesterday
afternoon for a couple of hours. The
trolley wire was lifted so that 1t
would go over the roof of the build
ing. This was done by loosenng some
Of the guys and it was not found nee
essary TO cut the wires. Some of the
electric light wiring also had to be
shifted while the moving was in prog
ress. Traffic was resumed on the Elec-
trio Road about o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-17

Yesterday was the coolest day for
some time. The thermometer register
ed but So degrees in the morning which
is quite q change from Sundays record
of so degrees.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-17

Mr.. and Mrs. E. E. Norton annoupce
the engagement of their daughter,
Jean, to William Penn Wellman of this
city. The marriage will take place in
September at New Boston. n. H.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-17

and late in the afternoon the running
track resembled a canal. Fortunately
there were no running races on the pro-
gram. All the gymnastic displays which
were the feature of previous days had to
be put off. and even the band did not
make its appearance to help dispel the
gloom.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-17

Mrs. E. J. Doyle of Montpelier, V,
who has been visiting her sister, Mrs
Harry Kinds, has gone to Wateryills
to visit her brother before returning
home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-17

Superintendent of Schools G. 0. Tur.
ner went yesterday to Castine to at.
tend q meeting of the district superin-
tenGents of the State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-17
CONDITIONS ARE BETTER.
Rain Has Extinguished Part Of New
Brunswick's Forest Fires.

st. John, N. B., July 16.-Reports
from the regions which were being
ravaged by forest fires are that in some
places rain has extinguished the fires
and in the other affected districts the
conditions were considerably better to-
day. More rain, however, is greatly
needed. ~ Yi.:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-17
THE RELAY MESSAGE
From New York to Chicago Speeding
= Along Through New York,

Utica, N. Y, July 16-The relay
message ITO Chicago arrived here at
l.45 r. NJ. and was sent forward by
the runners without a moments de-
lay. representative James 8. Sher-
man passed the message from the run
heT VINO brought it to the one in watt
S' r. '''s' s'i'4fas - n,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-17

Hon. Oliver b. Clason went to New
Meadows Inn yesterday to attend the
meeting of the trustees of the State
Normal school
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-17

The Copsecook paper mill is under
going repairs while it is shut down. the
machines being oyerhauled and the
roof of the mill being covered. The
lower Hollingsworth & Whitney mill is
also shut down and having repairs
made including the shingling of the
roof. 1t is expected that the Copsecook
mill will start up again about Aug. /.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-17

George f. Barker of Bangor made
visit yesterday to his parents, AR. and
Mrs. Freeman Y. Barker, Winter
street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-17

Mrs. F. w. Harrington will go FRIDAY
to Bar Harbor for visit Of two
weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-17

The river having the most ami, eo,,,
~ ~ me streams in the world is the Surlee
10 oscL q. iaks India. which has a. descent Of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-17

ii1'he hattleshipl Mississippi returned
PfA,Fday to Newport. r. l.. from her
Ai2Ai latteptantei trial off that port.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-17
NINE KILLED
~ the Explosion of Car of Powder
At Cleelum, California.

Tacoma, Wash, July 16.-The DOW
der magazine of the Northwestern I'm
provement Co. at Cleelum blew m at
o'clock this evening while gang of
men were unloading a car of powder.
Nine were killed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-17
GARDINER.

Mrs. H. A. Newell has gone To p.,
Harbor for two-weeks stay.
Holbrook argus., 1908-01-07

It is very important and m fact is is absolutely necessary to health that we give relief to h. stomach promptly at the first signs of trOuble-WhiCh are bel ching of gas, nausea. sour stOm- ache. headache, durability and nervousness. These are warn ings that the stomach has been mistreated; it is doing to much work and is demanding help from you. Take something once in a while; especially after meals something like KODOL For Dyspepsia and Indigestion. It will enable your stomach to do it's work properly.
 Sold by Holbrook Drug Store. c. Hess, Jr., Prop.
Holbrook argus., 1908-01-07

KODOL For Dyspep,ia and Indigestion is the result of a scientific combina tion of na tural digestants with vegeta bIe acids and contains the same juices found in healthy stomach. It is the best remedy known for dyspepsia or indigestion and all troubles arising from a disor-
Holbrook argus., 1908-01-07

If a cough once gets into your system it acts on every muscle and fibre of the body and ma Fes you ache all over. It especially affects the intestines and makes you constipated, so in order to get rid of a cold thoroughly and without delay you should not take anything that will tend to Constipate. Kennedy's LaXa
Holbrook argus., 1908-01-07

tive Cough Syrup acts upon the bowels and thereby drlves the cold ott of the system. It con- talns no Opia tes-it is pleasant 10 take and is highly recomend- ed for. children.
 Sold by Holbrook Drug Store, C. Hess, Jr Prop.
Holbrook argus., 1908-01-07

De Wits Kidney and Bladder Pills. They promptly relieve backache, weak back, ;nfiama- tion of the bladder and weak kidneys.
 Sold by Holbrook Drug Store, c. Hess, Jr., Prop
Holbrook argus., 1908-01-07

Do you have backache occa- sionally, or "stiches in the side and sometimes do you feel all tired out, without ambition and without energy? If so. your kidneys are out of order. Take
Holbrook argus., 1908-01-07
Why Suffer From Rheumat1smY

Why Suffer From Rheumatlsm9
 Do you know that rheumatic pains can be relieved? If you doubt this just try one applica- tion of Chamberlain's Pain Balm. It may not give you re- lief from pain but will make rest and sleep possible, and that certainly means a great deal to any one afflicted with rheumatism. For sale by Hol- brook Drug Store.
Holbrook argus., 1908-01-07
MOTH PAPER

A moth destroyer and disinfectant Placed under carpets, or i'll the folds of furs and clothing, it drives away moths and worry. Twelve sheets in packet, carriage prepaid, 10 cents; six packets, 50 cents, if druggists does not have it. Madigan Powder Works, Selec-
 ton S67 CiarkSVille, Iowa.
Holbrook argus., 1908-01-07
Sour
 Stomach

No appetite, loss of strength, nervous. ness, headache, constipation, bad breath, general debility, sour risinS3, and catarrh of the stomach are all due to indigestion. Kodol relieves indigestion. This new discov- cry represents the natural juices of diges- ton as they exist in a healthy stomach, combined with the greatest known tonic and reconstructive properties. Kodol for dyspepsia does not only relieve indigestion and dyspepsia, but this famous remedy helps all stomach troubles by cleansing, purifying, sweetening and strengthening the mucous membranes lining the stomach. Mir. s. s. Ball. of Ravenswood. w. Va. says " troubled with sour stomach for twenty years. kodol cured me and we are now using it in milk for baby"
 FOR BAcKAcHE--WEAK KIDNEYS
 TRY
 DeWITT'S KIDNEY and BLADDER PlLLS-sue and sah Prepared by E. c. DEWITT & CO.,, Chicago Sold by Holbrook Drug Store.
Holbrook argus., 1908-01-07

dered stomach. Take KODEL today. It is pleasant, prompt and thorough.
 Sold by Holbrook Drug Store, c. Hess, Jr., Prop.
The Southern farm gazette., 1908-05-16
Make Every Farm n Little Kinydo,,

The people who own the farms =.
this country may easily become N.
controlling power over commerce a
nance and industry: but to do nj.
they must first make themselves In
dependent. The ideal farm Ia ,ha
one that includes little kingdor,
within its own limits. There sho,,a
be horses. cattle, hogs. chickens ana
an abundance Of foodstuffs for mar
and beast. Every farmer shop,a
strive In this direction until he A..
,ains the end in view. free OF deb,
Then let him produce for marke,
what he will. This Is not a dream
I, Ia n plain. practical proposition
and the easlcs, possible way TO pros.
peri,y and success. And the pre,.
test thing about the idea Ia tha,
the ideal can be obtained by any In.
diyiduai regardless OF what other
people do.--Yorkville Enquirer.
The Southern farm gazette., 1908-05-16

MeasrM Editors. II In growing
late In the season for farmers To
make much change In their plans
for the years crops. bu; thcrc IL one
thing that w!ah 10 impress upon
them. even II II IN late. Tha, Is.
plan; plenty Of corn. You may have
prepared TO plant some fields In cot
ton that should have been planted in
corn. and. II so. and even though
you may have your land ready 10
plant. Just put In corn a.cd instead
of cotton seed. and this fall. when
you come 10 gather In your crops
YOU will not regret II.
Feed.
Unless the price Of cotton very ma
teriaily advances. how do you expect
TO feed your stock with tho llitls
don't mean that you will feed
them money. but II you raise cotton
and sell IL for money. you will use
the money 10 buy feed. and the feed
will come mighty slow. ! don't like
that sort OF feed. Horses will not
fatien on that sort and work IA crop.
and IL is no good for hogs: they just
will not thrive on IL. The best corn
one feeds is that which he erta from
his own crib. and that was grown on
his own fields.
Here's Something You Can Sell for
Cash.
Or, II you can not plant corn after
The Southern farm gazette., 1908-05-16
Have You Planted a Plenty Of Corn?
You'll /. Not In nont
Catl~-Ths for Good
Money and Good Tar

sou a~- this. aud II asii hardly tpo
TOO lac. you can rtan; or Ho~ pras
ina; think Peas arc selling for 81 90
per bushel II you want something
10 H"li for cash. pesa ~Ill n, your
case Or better. mako all III. pea
hay YOU can In addition Ia tho guam
t'ty you must have 10 so~. and fccd
The hay 10 young cattle and sell the
cattle for The money you must have.
and put tho manure on tho land to
mako better corn.
How All Cotton 1. bringing Ruin
Yes. sir. MIR. Cotton Farmer. you
must do something els. bcaid.s rnise
cotton, True. yon got som. eaHh
for your cotton. bu, you are doing IL
NJ the cost of your land see H.
As he Agent OF the Farmers Coop.
erntiyc and Demonstration Work In
Ircocif County. ! Tc the cfrrcta of
all cotton more and more. |, II
bringing ruin TO tho cotton Statea
IN tho way OF impoycrinhing their
lands.
Don't.
And ] want To say Don't" with a
capital ID. When | see field after
field being planted In cotton that
vas In cotton last year. and the land
composed OF nothing but "A little
sand and clay mixed together In n
tight maas almost like concrete. with
not IA particle OF humus In II. or 80
little that II IL not discernibie, /
want TO say again. Don't, for the
The Southern farm gazette., 1908-05-16
Tho Mccormick shredder a. a Pea.
sinr Thr~sh~r.

Mehars, Edltors: Farmers In your
territory ~ho hav. Mccormick huak-
crn aud shrcdd.ra need not buy any
marhin. to ,hr.sh pea hay tn g.,
seed peas ny simply lowering mpc.d
IN bo Jus, high enough to blow hay
through III. pipe and iooscning anap,
ping rolla. tho pea hay may be fed
in aud the huilcd peas viii como ou,
AT sh-li.i corn elevator. There are
very few mashed peas when The ma
chine is managed right.
Last fall We huskcd about thirty
bushels of peas In tho above man
ncr and | do not think there 10 more
than II peck OF injured peas. In fac,
~c consider the pea problem solve d
and will not buy any further ma
chin. for this business.
Az we'll An remember the chain
belt that runs husking rolls was re-
moved 10 prevent these from turn
ing. as II is not necessary To run
these
y c, HUMPHREYS Il SONS.
The Southern farm gazette., 1908-05-16

lands sake. Don't!" You can't make
the change all at once. but make II
somehow at some time.
Feed Your Land and IL Will Feed
You.
And to the Derby hat fellow who
lives in town and has tenant out
on the farm. | would say--but he
will not sec this--"See to IL that the
crops are rotated in such n manner
that the land will be built up stead
lily instead Of run down"
1t Ia no, too late to do some OF
tho things mentioned above. and. II
you are doing the starving act by
your land. quit It. and go to feeding
1t. and II will feed you.
r. 8. M1LLSAPS.
trcdcli Co. y. G.