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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-11

Picked Team .-..........0 > 0 9-3
Earned runs-Viner, Morse. Allen. Two
base hit-Cross Struck out-By Schiller
g, by Craig .. Double plays-Craig. Stott
and Hayes: Viner and Meath: Morse. VII
ner and Meath. Hit by pitched ball
Cross. Wild pitch-Schueler. Passed ball
Band I. Base on balls-Stott, Morse
Saciic" ht-Kane. Umpire, Reed Time.
40. Attendance. 400.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-11

The Ladies' Aid of the Randolph Meth
odist church met yesterday afternoon
with Mrs. Loyal Leavitt. Plans were
made for lawn party to be held in the
near future upon the lawn of Daniel Nc
Duffee, Water street. Extensive prcpa-
rations are being made for Children's
Sunday by the choir and Sunday school
of the Randolph church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-11
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The Band. h1yyrwm their to&r2h gsfne
81 bascb;llt Dds Season last evening " l1en
they playedNa team picked from some Of
al ate pest players in the Home. The score
invor Of the musicians. The game was
very exciting and tn. runs seemed to
come IN punches. The Band made two
1oubie plays. A. Viner to Meath and
Morse to c. Viner to Meath. and the pick
Hayes. sy ~ 1'o'' ~
cry 4 Hill team from Augusta at SO
Sharp o"''" Ct Wv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-11

Bert kidder is back in this city for a
snort visit with friends. He intends
gong to Richmond the latter part of
the week to attend the graduation ex-
ercises of his brother and sister. Mr.
kidder recently accepted a position in
Lynn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-11

In the running contest between Mr..
Morse and Mr.. Mcnamara, Mr. Nc
Namara run the 1S0-yard dash, finish
ing two feet in the lead. In the ball
throwing contest Mr.. Mcnamara also
won by throwing the ball 1S6 feet, 6
feet further than Mr.. Morse.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-11
Today's Concert.

March-"Salute to Mars" Hughes
overture" King Stephen" Beethoven
Waltzcs-.'Nicnna RloOd," Strauss
Selection from The Drum Majors
Daughter Ofrenbach
InterncZZo Observation-Disclosures.
Harris
Folio Medley Damn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-11

Heath Post and Heath Relief Corps are
well represented at the State encampment
now in session at Auburn. The name of
Past Commander A. w. McCausland of
Heath Post is being mentioned in connec-
ton with the office of department com
mander.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-11

The following were visitors at the
Home yesterday: Frank w. Worthen
of Chelmsford, Mass, p ]. Cronin and
Arthur Johnson of Lewiston; Mary T.
Savage, Mary r. Savage and Mrs.
Annie Whitman of Gardiner
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-11

Grimes left here for visit with friends
IN Auburn and Lewiston Tuesday.
They will also attend the National Re-
lief Corps convention
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-11

Hon. James +. Lunt will go to Port
land today on the 10 o'clock train and
will enter a private hospital for treat
ment. He expects to be away about
two weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-11

A. e, Tallouse of 20 Maple street, Ran
dolph, has peas which blossemcd a week
or two age and now have pods upon them
nearly an inch long
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-11

Miss Ellie Morse returned yesterday
from short visit with friends i'm
Unity. Miss Morse is at home in this
city on Il vacation trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-11

a.. buenos Aires has a population of L.
1ooOoo,, of which about 500 per cent. is
iorelen, the Italians forming about 60
Ver cent oelthesfbreign stipulation. n
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-11
GARDINER.

10 '9aiah Hartman arrived yesterday
to attend the funeral of her aunt, Mrs.
Susan Johnson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-11

Robert McAdams oftBoston is the
guest of his parents, Capt and Mrs.
Daniel McAdams. -.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-11

The High school is a busy place at
present Being the last week of school
the scholars are all busy taking the eX-
aminations.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-11

J. P. Grier of Pittsburg, Pa, who
has the contract for the new sewer,
was at the Home yesterday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-11

Nelson S. Howe left the Home yes
terday on furlough to visit friends
in Chelsea, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-11

A big delegation from Pel Clason
camp, ). Of ", went to Portland yester-
day to attend the State encampment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-11

Ralph Davenport returned home yes
tcrday from a short vacation at Squir-
rel Island with Miss Mary Wingatc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-11

Daniel Mcader left Wednesday for
Portland to attend the Sons of Veter-
ans encampment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-11

Albert Ringhartz was granted a fur
Tough yesterday and left for New York
City
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-11
NATIONAL HOME.

Officer of the day, Capt. Thomas J
Odlum.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-11

Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Tenney and chill
dren returned home last evening, after
a visit with friends in Harmony.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-11

| Mrs. Chas. O'Brien and family left
yesterday for their summer home at
| Five Islands.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-11

Mrs. e. r. Anderson is making Il
short visit with friends in Lewiston
and Auburn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-11
HALLOW'ELL.

Miss Nellie Manhire left yesterday
| for a short vacation at Ocean Point.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-11
Funeral of Late AIpheus B. Mason.

The funeral of the late Alpheus =.
Mason was held from the Home chapel
at o'clock yesterday afternoon. Rev
H. s. Burrage officiating
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-11
In addition to the program announced

In addition to the program announced
Thursday evening. Miss Ella NJ. Butts
will speak upon "How the Other Half
Lives" Her address will be illustrated
by curios collected from natives of In
dia. The general public and especially
the young people are invited to attend
this address. In connection with the ses-
sion this afternoon the Conant family,
which sang very acceptably last night,
will sing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-11

The Cobbossee Inn Club baseball team
defeated the Winners to in a seven
inning game at Quimby field yesterday
afternoon. The Cobbossee Inn club did
not play all its regular men as the team
in the form it will play when the season
is under way will not be made UP until
the close of the college terms, as one or
two college men will play on the team.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-11

Mrs. !. Y Pettengill and Mrs. c. b.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-22
At the Gayety.

Two large houses greeted the World Beaters' burlesque at the Gayety yes terday, and from the constant laughter 1t was very evident that the audiences were pleased.
 Different from the average run of bur lesques this one is composed of two acts, each of which has a definite plot The first is known as "Wideawake Slumber- land" and the last act 'The $5O0o Purse, [" which is concluded with I four-round sparring match. This match IS yer real istic, the two young men going for each otEer in great fashion.
 There are number of clever vaude- vile acts, though the sketch presented bv Marie Green, entitled "The Devil on Art" and showing a number of young women in series of plastic poses is by far the best part of the programme.
 The York Comedy Four" is an excep- tionally good quartette, hwile the Van Der Koohrs present laughable sketch. A
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-22
"Tony, the BootbIack."

Irony the Bootblack" is a melodrama that has many elements of novelty and it was presented at the Bijou theatre last what promises to be a rattling week. Although the lights went out and the house was in darkness for time, this disadvantage was only temporary and the performance was carried on during the interim with the aid of gas jet foot lights.
 While there is blood and thunder of the most pronounced type and excitement piled upon excitement, with an immense amount of gunplay and villainy of the deepest dye, the general trend of the piece is toward comedy and there is plenty of genuine entertainment offered The company makes the most of it's op- portunities, being composed of players who are above the average in acting ability and they make the "heavy scenes" heavy enough to suit the most exacting, while the comedy is well pro- vided by the team of Genaro and Bailey. who are starring in Irony the Boot black"
 Genaro and Bailey have made a name and reputation in vaudeville and they are a decidedly clever couple. Both in char acter parts as Italians and in "straight'' comedy they are most pleasing and they were roundly encored last night by an audience which padded through the rain to see the show. Miss Bailey is a hand
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-22
WARSHIPS UNDER
 SEALED ORDERS

Washington, December 21.-The most complete mystery so far as any of ficial admission can be obtained, sur rounds the battleship Maine, which left Norfolk today under sealed orders.
 Neither the state nor the navy de- partment officials will make any state ment on the subject any more than to say that the vessel has gone Ion a cruise" and they will not deny nor affirm rumors that were current today that the ship is bound for any duty at or in the vicinity of Venezuelan wa ters.
 The American government is without any naval representation in that im- mediate section and should an out break against the existing government occur, such American interests as may exist in the ports of Laguaira, Porto Cabello and Maracaibo would have to appeal to the navies of foreign na- tions for help.
 It has been the belief of the state department that the feeling manifested in such a forceful manner in Caracas last week would develop into something more serious, resulting in the forma- tion of a government with new presi- dent at it's head. In such case, it would be desirable to have at hand a war vessel for any duty that she might be called upon to perform.
 As the battleshlp Maine Is equipped with wireless telegraphy, this affords a ready means of communication with the United States if necessary. The Maine is in command of Rear Admiral Con- way H. Arnold, formerly on special duty at the war college. Admiral Ar mold was in Washington on Saturday in coference with the naval officials and this. 1t is understood, was followed by talk last night between Secretary Root and Secretary Newberry.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-22
Cotton Rates Too Hlah.

Memphis. December H.-Interstate Com merce Commissioner James H. Harlan today heard testimony in a complaint pending against the Iron Mountain rail- road charging that the rate on cotton from Vincent, Ark, to Memphis, 25 cents per hundred pounds, is excessive. The distance of haul Is b miles. Testimony was also heard in the complaint of a Memphis shipper alleging over-charge against the St. Louis, San Francisco road because of the alleged failure of the road to furnish a car sufficiently large to carry 50 bales of cotton, thereby fore ing the shipper, the complaint asserts, to pay charges on two cars. Both cases were taken under advisement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-22
SHIP WON'T GET
 CHRISTMAS GIFT

The punch bowl and set of cups which has been in Birmin gham for sev- eral days on exhibition in the window of H. c. Abbott & Bro., will not talk e part in the Christmas revelry aboard the cruiser Birmingham"
 Chairman Henry B. Gray of the com mittee which purchased the set has been in correspondence with the gov ernment for some time but has been unable to make connections with the navy's swift cruiser The "Birming- ham, has been under fast orders for more than two weeks, manouvering, practicing and target shooting in northern waters.
 However, he has assurances that dur ing the first two weeks of January the warship will find time to run into port, whereupon committee will speed away toward Boston or Norfolk and present this city's best wishes with the gift
 A stag party will probably be se- lected speeches of presentation will have to be made, and number of pleasant plans will be arranged for the trip. Right after the first of the year the department at Washington will decide on convenient date
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-22
DALAI LAMA HAS
 LOST INFLUENCE

Pekin, December 21.-The Dalai Lama of Tibet left Pekin today for I'Hassa, his capital, and his departure marks the beginning of the end of his four years of wandering over northern China, which began shortly after the arrival at l. Has Sd of a British column under the com mand of Col. Sir Francis Younghus- band.
 The Lama returns to Tibet via Ho- hen-Fu, Sian-Siu and Sining. His de- parture has been delayed for 30 days on account of the deaths of the Emperor and Dowager Empress. and there has been no exchange of farewells between him and the Prince Regent. The ruler of Tibet returns to LHassa shorn of his temporal authority. In the future he will be regarded as a mere ecclessiastic, pledged to support whatever reforms that China desires to carry out in his country. He will not be permitted to communicate with the throne except through the Chi nese commissioner at L'Hassa.
 The Lama left Pekin at dawn and it is reported he took his departure at this early hour in order to escape a repetition or the ueH1OnStfallOn aSdlnSt nm that attended his arrival at Pelkin. There was a notable absence of ceremony in connection with his going There were two small honorary battalions at the railroad stations as compared to the many evidences of the desire of the govern ment to honor him when he came to Pekin. The Lama's caravan is composed officially of 414 persons, 290 horses, 5S0 camels and 80 tents An imperial edict given out today commands all Chinese officials in the country through which the Lama is to pass to pay him full. respect and give him all aid.
 The position of the Dalai Lama has been very much weakened by his com ing to Pel<in where he has been received as barbarian and humiliated accord lngly. His religious practices have been revelation of the debased nature of the famous yellow sect' and the practices of the Lama and his followers have in- vited the contempt of both Chinese and foreigners.
 "sincere and loyal spreader of civiliza- ton upon the Dalai Lama and this title is an intimation of the course China ex- poets him to pursue in the future. The Chinese government is today considering the raising of funds for the establish ment of banks and schools in Tibet and also for the defense, subdivision and the political organization of the country
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-22
A Play of Plays.
From .ifa

From Life
 "I, myself-Bettina. in Sporting Days spoke the Gentleman from Mississippi. have seen the World and His Wife. also the Devil. I was Sampson among the Boys, and Betty,--a Devil among the Girls of Gottenberg And what girlsi There was Lady Frederick and Marcelle (once the Servant in the House of the Mollusc) and the Three Twins. They called me the Traveling Salesman, in contradstinction to Little Memo, the Man who stood Still. I didn't give a Jack Straw, but chased Mile Mischief in the Fighting Hope of capturing the Golden Butterfly But Love Watches over the Man from Home and Via Wireless re- turned to the Blue Grass and the old Red Mill thoroughly imbued with the Amer ican Idea, get Paid in Full
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-22
AtteH Fights
 Draz0 With Jimmy Walsh

San Francisco, December 21.-Jimmy San Francisco entered the ring at 9:10 the fight Walsh started it with a left D. m. They were scheduled to fight 15 rounds. The lads fought at 116 pounds At the end of the third round Attell had a very slight advantage but in the fourth Walsh closed Attells eye with a suc- cession of left jabs. Walsh had the better of the fourth round.
 In the fifth round Walsh scored re- peatedly with lefts to the face and start thin stream of. blood from Attells nose. He had the advantage in this round.
 In the sixth, although Walsh landed a couple of good body punches, At tell more than evened up and brought blood from Walshs mouth.
 The seventh round was the best of the fight. Walsh started ti with left
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-22

picture novelty by Bohannon and Corey is also very good.
 Among the principals are Fred Nolan, James s. Kearney, Fred Russell, Al Van tionally good quartet, while the Van Der koohr and number of other good come dians. Among the feminine cast Pearl Reid as the soubrette is a decided fav- orite, being full of life. May Corey, Genie Pollard and Marie Green are also pleas ing.
 Manager McArdle has announced a chorus girls contest for tonight, chorus girls waltzing contest In which the girls will select their partners from the audi once for Wednesday night, a double sparring match on Thursday night and the regular amatuer contest on Friday (Christmas) night. There will be regu- lar performance on Saturday night and Thursday night will spar three rounds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-22
Mine Workers Protest.

Little Rock, December 21.-A special to the Gazette from Fort Smith, Ark. says The special convention of the United Mine Workers today put aside all other business to protest against the pardon or Josh Blenton, a convict, formerly a non-union miner, now serving a 15 year sentence in the Arkansas prison for the killing of William B. Lee, union miner on the streets of Spedra, six years, ago. In the afternoon the taking of evidence as to the charges of breach of faith on the part of certain district officers was re- sumed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-22
Taft,s Banana Plans

Washington, December 21.-The pro- gramme for President-elect Taft and two or three eminent engineers to go to the isthmus of Panama to look over the work there is declared on the best of authority to be a matter of inspection and precaution and nothing else. No un- expected or unusual problems have arisen 1t is stated and there Is no alarm that the work on the canal may be pro. ceedng upon improper or futile lines.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-22
Woman Dies of Injuries.

Macon, Ga, December 21.-The death of Mrs. Archie Smith at Jonesboro was announced here today following the in juries sustained yesterday when Franklin Moreland, negro chauffeur of this city, struck her with his machine. She was alighting from a buggy at the time to avoid runaway of the team when the automobile struck her. Moreland and a negro companion named Salter were taken to Atlanta this morning where they will be held until the proper investigator can be made
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-22

smash to the stomach and followed quick ly with similar blow to the jaw. To- ward the close of the round, however. Attel staggered his man with a straight shoot to the jaw. Attell had the advan- tage at the end of the round
 Both men fought nearly even in the ninth round. Attell scored repeatedly but near the end of the round Walsh evened up matters by landing a succession of rights and lefts to the face and body.
 Attell had the better of the tenth and eleventh. In the twelfth Walsh chased the local boy around the ring, landing several vicious rights and left swings to the body, forcing Attell to clinch At tell was the worse for wear as he went to his corner.
 Walsh had all the better of the last three rounds, at the conclusion of which Referee King declared the contest a lraw.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-22
"The Cat and the Fiddle"

Charles A. Sellon's mammoth musical extravaganza, "The Cat and the Fiddle" is billed for the attraction at the Jefferson theatre Monday and Tuesday, December 2S and 20. Twenty-one separate and dis tinct scenes, a carload of stage proper ties, electrical and mechanical effects, handsomely costumed chorus girls go to make up the production. The piece con- tains some of the best song hits ever written and a clever company of acting people go to make this combination with out parallel the leading musical ex- travaganza in the field today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-22
Hearing on Receivership.

Cheraw, s. C., December 21.-Judge Watts today continued the hearing in the application for a receiversaip made by certain stockholders for the Seminole Se- curity company. The hearing will be resumed in Cheraw on. December 2S. This action was taken after considerable argu- ment on both sides. Some interesting charges were made, principally against the trustees and against the president and directors of the company
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-22
conklin Wins Aoain.

Chicago, December 1.-Fred Conklin fo1 the fourth consecutive time defeated Cal win Demarest tonight in the handicap bil. Hard contest being played in this city by a score of $50 to 4S6. Demarest is en- deavoring to play 5000 points to Conklin's 21OO at 1S2 balk line in blocks of 800. Total score for four nights play: Conklin 14OO; Demarest 1900.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-22
Japanese Diet Opens.

Tokio, December 22.-Both houses of the Japanese diet were formally opened at o'clock this morning. Sumitaka Hasibia, a prominent leader of the constitutional party. was elected speaker of the lower house. The Emperors address will be delivered on December 25.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-22
Chancellor Denounces Veto.

Liverpool, December 21.-Dayid Lloyd-George, the chancellor of the exchequer, addressing a meeting here tonight, from which women were rigor- ously excluded to prevent suffragette disturbances, denounced the veto of the liberal bills by the house of lords, that the country would 'shatter the throne of King Lansdowne," who has usurped the sovereignty that mo King had claimed since Charles the First"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-22
"The Right of Way" Seat Sale.

Seats for Klaw & Erlangers big pro- duction of "The Right of Way at the Jefferson theatre Thursday night, will be placed on sale at g o'clock this morning. The play has been declared the dramatic triumph of the season and the story is said by the author, Eugene w. Presbrey to be one that can never be told. Tt must be seen and felt" declares MT. Pres brey, who created the character of Char ley Steele and made him a psychological study.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-22

wired Governor Smith for help, and the Athens Guards, under command of Major Sanford, were sent to Conner. Without waiting for the troops, how ever, Sheriff Davis slipped Moody out of the jail and took to the woods with him. It is believed that he will try to reach Athens with his prisoner, unless intercepted
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-22
Miss Gear Christmas Day.

The Christmas Day offering at the Jeff ferson, matinee and night, will be Flor ence Gear in Marrying Mary" The Bristol Herald Courier says:
 Had the performance at the Harmel ing Wednesday evening been limited to the singing of two songs, MT. Cupid, and Pm So Lonely the large audience would have had it's moneys worth and Marrying Mary voted a wnner.'