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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-23
AUCTION SALE!
OF FARMING IMPLEMENTS ON
friday! ]! APRIL "a.

Commencing at 10 A. M. sharp and
continuing until the entire lot is sold
At the farm of James Ryan known as
the Birmingham Farm, located in
Chelsea Maine, about one and one
half miles from G. & r. Bridge. Trains
Of Kennebec Central Railroad stop at
Farm. The property consists in part
Of one Wood Reaper and Binder. one
Kemp Spreader, one American Harrow,
one Roller. two Ploughs, one 1s-inch
Disk Harrow. one bearing Tedder, one
bearing and one Wood Moving
Machine, one Tipcart. one Heavy Cart
and Rigging, two Hay Racks. one Set
Double Harnesses-Heavy, one Guilt
vator. one Seed Sewer, one American
Rake and many small tools. These
farming tools are practically new and
every article will be sold to the high
est bidder with no reserve whatsoever.
A demonstration of these high grade
implements will be given. Sale Posi-
tive. Particulars of
NJ A. HARADEN & CO.. Auetionssrs,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-23

The Literary Society met Monday
evening with Mrs. l.. T. Carleton. The
program: Roll call; quotations from
Longfellow; paper, Edgar Allen Poe"
Mrs. McIlroy; "a. 3. Alcott and
Louise M. Alcott," Mrs. Carleton;
magazine article, california Mis-
slons," Miss LaCroix.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-23

The last motion picture show of the
season was enjoyed by the members
last evening in the Opera house. It
was a very good program and the
features We're 1.-The Animated Snow
ball." 1.-THE Vestal" and Jim Has a
New job" which seemed to please the
most
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-23

John D. Conley caught a handsome
trout yesterday at Lake Cobbossee-
contee. 1t was 20 inches long and I'M
usually thick. weighing 51k pounds.
The fish is on exhibition in T. Nc
Laughlins window.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-23
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER.
William D. Haley of Pittston An.
nounced His Candidacy.

William D. Haley of Pittston Tues
day announced his candidacy for
County Commissioner III the following
letter to the Journal
Editors of the Kennebec Journal
l am candidate for the Office of
County Commissioner for the county
of <ennebec. 1t is the general feel
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-23

ly entertained by Heath Relief Corps
Of Gardiner. Tuesday evening, it being
the 29th anniversary A fine banquet
was served and a very pleasing pro-
gram was carried out. Last but not
least the beautiful souvenir napkin
rings made a reminder of the occasion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-23

Nth doctoring the effects, while the orig.
inal disease undermines the system.
What To Do.
There is comfort in the knowledge 50
often expressed, that DR.. Kilmer's
Swamp Root, the great kidney remedy,
fulfills every wish in curing rheumatism,
pain in the back, kidneys, liver, bladder
and every part of the urinary passage.
1t corrects inability to hold water
and scalding pain in passing it, or bad
effects following use Of liquor, wine or
beer, and overcomes that unpleasant ne.
cessity of being compelled to go often
during the day, and to get up many
times during the night. The mild and
the extraordinary effect of Swamp.R0ot
is soon realized. 1t stands the highest
for its wonderful cures of the most dis
tressing cases. If you need medicine
you should have the best. Sold by drug
gists in fifty-cent and one-dollar sizes.
You may have sample bottle and a
book that tells all SE
about it, both sent free zsssA
by mail. Address DR.. 80 6JI
Kilmer s. Co., Bing- a44 l:ss ~
hamton, N. Y. When Home Of svanp-Rsss.
writing mention this paper and don't
make any mistake, but remember the
name, d.. Kilmer's Swamp-Root, and
the address. Bnlghamton, n. Y.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-23

young lady in Livermore, N. H.. last
week. Mr.. and Mrs. Garland have re-
turned and are at their home on Stur-
tevant Hill. 80
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-23
Thomas J. Cannon.

Thomas j. Cannon died yesterday
afternoon at his home on Fremont
street, aged y years and II months.
He had been in poor health for some
time. MIR. Cannon was born in Port
land but had resided for many years
ia Gardiner. He had been employed at
the Copsecook mills as a paper finish
er for more than 80 years. He was a
veteran of the Civil War and men,
Der of Heath Post, G. A. f. He was al
so 4 regular attendant upon the SER
vices at the Universalist church as
long as his health would permit.
A wife, brother and two nieces, Mrs.
Frank Locke and Mrs. Peacock sur
vive The funeral will be held Sunday
at p. NJ. and will be private to the
relatives and immediate friends
Friends are requested not TO send
flowers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-23

Stolen bases-FOssett 2, Perry, Shepard
2: Whalen. Turner. Goggin, Toma n:
Perry to Fossett. Hit by pitcher-Reed,
Osborne. Wild pitch-Moore. Base on
balls-Off Moore 4, off Perry 2, off Tib-
The High school nine has made a good
showing in it's two preliminary games
with local teams and is now in fine shape
to meet Richmond Saturday. They are
hoping that the doWn-river boys will
bring up a strong team for that occa-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-23
Local Notice.

Amateurs at the moving pictures to-
night. a fine program has been secured
The largest audience seer in Wilson
hall for years witnessed the perform
ance last Thursday evening. april24dlt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-23

W. w. Vaughan and son Samuel re-
turned to their home at Cambridge
Tuesday, after a visit to their estate IN
this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-23

S. G. Coombs while about his duties
at the freight depot yesterday slipped
and cut a deep cash over one eye and
received a general shaking UP.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-23

E. P. Skillin, who occupies the Pink
ham house on Water street, corner of
North, will in another week move his
family to Corinna.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-23

Frank Howard, engineer at Johnson
Bros, left Monday for a weeks visit
with friends in Massachusetts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-23

The following were among the late
visitors at the Home: John Holland
Of Providence; r. H. Hawthorn and
George II. Rowe Of Bangor, and Miss
Mabel Cary of Waterville.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-23

Rev. Mr.. Holmes. a former pastor
of the Methodist church in this city,
is the guest during Conference week Of
John w. Church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-23

Mrs. McIntire, who has been visiting
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Heald Page
street. returned yesterday to her home
at Fairfield
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-23

The funeral of the late Perley +,
Hardy was held from the Home chapel
at o'clock yesterday, Rev. II. s.
Burrage conducting the services. The
G. A. +. attended in body.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-23

Mrs. Rose Carron returned from New
York Tuesday. Miss Valentine Carron
has returned to the Sisters School at
the Augusta convent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-23

Rufus N. Higgins, late Co. I, 10th
and Co. c, 29th Me. Inf, has been dis
honorably discharged from the Home
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-23

John r. Clough of Boston, formerly
of this Home, has been re-adnitted
and assigned to Co. M. He served in
Co. F, 47th and Co. D, 26th Mass.
Inf r4~-s--. ,s. 4
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-23

Horny Pike has returned from Port.
land, where he underwent an operation
at the Maine General hospital, much
improved in health.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-23

James H. Garrigan has reported for
duty, after passing an extended fur
Tough in Somerville, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-23

Mrs. F. Elbridge Drake. who has
been visiting Miss Mary Allen at the
Hallowell House, has returned to her
home in Pennington.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-23

Capt. Patrick Cusack is off duty on
account of illness. Capt. Daniel Me-
Adams acted as officer of the day yes
terday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-23

Misses Helen Nye and Margaret
Haines are visiting friends at Bowdoin
College.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-23

Samuel H. Clough, late Co. G, Sd
Battalion, 18th U. S. Inf, has been re-
admitted to the Home. He was for
merly resident of Lowell, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-23

Allen Clark who has been at home
for several days returned to Lowell
This week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-23

George +. Rurnham returned to the
Home yesterday, after enjoying fur
Tough in SmithtoWn, n. II.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-23

Gen. Selden Conner, United States
pension agent at Augusta, was bust
ness visitor at the Home yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-23

Mrs. Esther Collins, who has been in
Boston the past two weeks, has re-
turned home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-23

Mrs. w. G. Johnson and daughter
Miss Vira, left yesterday for a trir
to Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-23

The Winthrop Military Band will
give dance at the Town hall this
evening. The music will be by Lees
Orchestra of Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-23

The w. c. T. U. will meet at $3.50
this afternoon with Mrs. Charles H.
CARY Central street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-23

George G. Spur, telephone operator,
has rendered his resignation to take
effect May l. Mr.. Spur contemplates
passing the summer on furloush.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-23
FOR YOUR SUNDAY DINNER
try the following delightful desert:

try the following delightful desert:
" cup English Walnut meats.
" dog, figs, cut UP fine.
1nc. package JELLO-O, any flavor
Dissolve the JELL-O in a pint of boil.
ing water When cool and Just commenc-
ing to thicken stir in the figs and nuts.
Serve with Whipped Cream. Delicious
bought at any good grocery. This makes
enolgh dessert for large family and 10
very economical.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-23

Amos Saunders, who has been on o
furlough to New York City. arrived at
the Home yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-23

Alexander Station, who was called to
Brockton by the death of his son, who
was run down by an automobile last
week, has returned to the Home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-23

The baseball nine of the Winthrop
Center school played the East VIM
throp nine Monday. The score was a
tie. 14-14.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-23
Rubber Stamps

Sisr markers, seal presses, autograph
and business stamps Of all KINDS 1t
bottom prices. Cali 1862, Augusta.
ana will give you an estimate.
Stamp supplies. Mail orders solicited.
=. Z. WAhNeH Aususta, Ne.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-23

Mrs. Henry Greene has gone tc
Winnccooke for a visit
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-23

J.. A. X. Spaulding is in Waterville a
few days on business trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-23

c. E. Hinckley of Peabody, Mass.
was q business visitor in town Tues
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-23

The employees Of the L., ". & A.
Fy. Co, will give social dance at Will
son hall Tuesday evening, April %.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-23

Mrs Harry Lothrop of South Hadley,
is visiting her grandmother, Mrs. Sa-
rah Buzzell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-23

Albert J. Libby has returned p
camp, after passing a Through in
Saco.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-23

B. I. Stackpole is moving his family
to Augusta where he has secured en-
ployment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-23

Mr.. and Mrs. George Beckmore of
Rutland, VT, are the guests of Mrs.
Foye. s
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-23

Capt. w. S. Oakman left the Home
yesterday on a short leave to RoH-
bury, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-23

:. Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Town of Litch-
field were in town this week
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-23

Peter Houlehan is having lumber
hauled onto the old pottery site where
he is to have a new house built.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-23

William Andrews of Thomaston has
been visiting at the home of Henry r.
Jackson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-23
HALLOWELL.

Frank Grimes is visiting friends at
Waterville.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-23

4 Miss Edna Hamblen is teaching the
school at Monmouth Neck. 49," ''''
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-23

!. Percie Hooper has been confined te
the house with a bad cold.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-23

( A telephone has been put into the
residence of Mrs Georgia Burnham
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-23

Earned runs-Waterville 4. Cony 2. Two
base hitsLLabrack, Foster. Higgins.
Stolen bases-Labrack 2. ,Farnham, Foster
., Huntington Struck out-By Whitaker
Huntington Base on balls-Off Whitaker
2. off Herdee 2. Sacrifice hits-Foster.
Higgins, Brann Umpres. Blake and
Metcalf Time, ITO. Attendance, 200.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-23

Allen Pinkham of East Vassalboro
is visiting his mother, Mrs. Eunice
Pinkham. '' - "-8 'fT
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-23

The members of John B. Hubbard
State Relief Corps, No. 50, were royal
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-23

ton 81 years ago and is best known to
the residents of Pittston and Gardiner
as plain "Wilr' Haley. In the past he
has carried son large business interests
successfully, but in recent times has
devoted himself to stock, farming in
which he is now greatly<interested. At
one period Of his life ne was a resi-
dent OF Gardiner and rendered excel
lent service in the Board of Aldermen
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-23
NATIONAL HOME.

Officer of the day. Capt. John Daily
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-23
WINTHROP.

Mrs. Eliza Cole is visiting Mrs. Myra
Adams.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-23

Mrs. McGOvern left Tuesday for a
visit with relatives at Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-23
WINTHROP, CENTER

Mrs. +. S. Woodman and son Harris
passed Tuesday with friends in Port
land.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-23

OF kidney disease.
While kidneydis
orders are the
most common
diseases that pre-
vail, they are
almost the last
recognized by
patient and ply
sicians, acho con.
So- ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-23

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Bearce lief
yesterday afternoon for Lewiston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-23
Thousands Have Kidney
Trouble and Never SUSPECT il

Most people do not realize the alarm
ing increase and remarkable prevalency
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-23

Miss Hazel Shaw passed yesterday
in Lewiston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-23
Toniqht's Concert.

March-"The Virginia Creeper" DIST time)
Davis
Overture-"O Langley
Dance of the Peacock" Baines
Humorous March-"Farmer BungtowD,"
Iuscomb
Selection from 1.-THE Pirates of Pen
zance," Sullivan
Waltzes-''Tales from the Vienna Woods"
Strauss
MedIey-"Rialto," Archer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-23

OF Pittston, Candidate for County Com
missioner.
ing among voters of the lower part of
the county that they should have Il
commissioner and at the solicitation OF
my friends ] hereby respectfully an
nounce my candidacy on the Republic
can ticket, believing that my loyalty
to the party in the past should entitla
me to some consideration at the hands
of the party.
Very truly yours,
WILLIAM d. HALEY.
Pittston, Me-, April q.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-04-23
FARMINGDALE.

Mrs. L. Ford is ILL
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-05-21
TAFT THE CHOICE
OF VASSAR VOTERS
ohioan Wins Nomination in
Mock Convention, but Has
to Fight for 1t.

Poughkeepsie, May 9o.--Taft is the Vas
sar girls choice. for the presidential nom
ination Al the college a national re-
publican convention was held and Taft
was nominated But he had 10 fight for
the honors
Mr.. Taft was there in person and re-
piled in a short speech to his nomination.
Hughes and Fairbanks We're also on the
platform President Roosevelt and family
occupied the principal box in the gallery.
All the prominent newspaper men We're
also on the platform taking notes and
pictures OF the distinguished men present
Messenger boys flew up and down the
aisles with telegrams and water and or
anges for the speakers
Since the election of the delegates the
college was in a state of great excite
Foraker and l.at'ollette covered the trees
and windows all over the campus, but with
the decision in favor of Taft further ex-
citement for the republicans will cease
until the election next fall
All the states We're represented and al
the delegates came with banners ant
badges for their candidates. Thrilling and
eloquent speeches We're made in the nom
mating of each man and In the .Secondlng
OF his nomination Two ballots had 10 bs
taken with the final result in favor oi
| Taft
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-05-21
CLEVELAND STRIKE
May END TODAY
Headway Is Being Made in
Negotiations Looking to
Settlement.

Cleveland. May 20-Although no
close of the conference between the
members of the state arbitration board
and President Dupont, of the Municipal
Traction company, which continued
practically throughout the night, it is
believed material progress was made
toward Il settlement of the street car
strike.
Members of the arbitration board will
today submit Il new proposition to the
officers of the street car union.
President Dupont has agreed to waive
every point at issue except in the mat
ter of seniority. which involves the re-
instatement OF all the strikers on their
old runs.
Four Men Wounded.
In Lakewood. I. suburb. last night
four men were wounded by bullets
one car was burned and another partly
wrecked. Trouble has been anticipated
and the first car run into Lakewood
on the Clifton avenue line carried no
passengers. When 1t stopped before a
railway bridge crowd which had been
lying i'm wait leaped from behind the
bridge and opened fire upon the crew
and guards
Guards w. j. James and John Swanto
returned the fire over 80 shots We're
exchanged.
While the shooting was in progress
the crowd grew to nearly 1000. AM
other car arrived and it's crew and
guards Joined in the fight. Gasoline
was poured upon the second car and it
burned to the tracks.
The Cleveland police We're notified
and 60 officers We're sent to the rescue.
The first car. riddIed with bullets and
Ivit,lniv. n1sap 1aI 10 40
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-05-21
GIRL PLAYS FIRST
BASE LIKE A MAN
Myrtle Rowe Signed by Penn
sylvania TeamShe Is
Clever Batter.

I'iltsDurg. May 20. The Antler base
bali team of Painassus. few miles
Up Allegheny river has just signed
a new first baseman. She is Miss
Myrtle Rowe. aged l6. who has proved
herself wonder She is right handed,
but pats left banded
u think the batter has great ad-
vantage when batting left handed. "
said Myrtle today. You see the body
is swinging toward first base as one
hits at the ball and the batter is al
ready in motion the right way. That's
why | bat left handed
The attention of Charles Phillip Of
the I'ttsburg club, has been called TO
the girl and he has promised TO in
struct her in pitching as Miss Rowe
wishes to become :, pitcher.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-05-21

Washington. May ~, Twenty four
baftleships will be reviewed by Presi-
dent Roosevelt in Hampton Roads Feb
rllaiy - next, the date of the return
of the Atlantic haitleshp feet from it's
world cruise L, has been determlned
that the new ships Wisconsi, and Ne
braska. cons; ructed on the Pacific
coast. shall be assigned to the .Atlantic
fleet. and viii make the return cruise
With that organization.
Secretary Melcalf, who has just re-
turned from reviewing the fleet AT san
Francisco. expressed himself as deep
ly impressed with the benefit the cruise
has had on both ships. officers and
men.
1T is re,narkablc.' he said. that the
long cruise should have benefited the
ships, but this is Il fact The condition
of their machinery is said tn be inn
proved instead OF deterior,tad by the
voyage. This is hardly more striking
than the effect the voyage has had on
the officers and men The officers have
been impressed With the efficiency OF
Their ships as never before. and What
is still more satisfactory. the cruise has
developed an Understanding and friend
Is cordialii. between officers and en-
listed men which has never befora ex
listed. and even still more important as
AN improved condition Is the conduct
and feeling of the enlisted men Them
selves.
Il have no hesitancy in saying that
| YOU comid Not pick at random 10000
university men throughout the country
\ yhI would give better account oi
| themselves than the 10000 men who
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-05-21
STEAL POKER KITTY"
IN AMER|CUS CLUB
President McElroy Suddenly
Learns There Is Gambling
in Organization.

Pittsburg, May 20. Pittsburs today
developed s, sensational club poker
story The famed Americus club. re-
publican organization. has had the
kitty" stolen from he poker room.
1t was the biggest poker game ever
known in the club. lasting from SUN
day night until las. evening The
kitty. or the 'rakeofli' was $500.
A few minutes after the game ended,
the drawer in the poker table was
broken open and the chips cashed by
two club members. who told some
plausible stories to the steward and
then fled with the money.
The story was brought out today by
President McElroy. OF the Americus
club, when he entered suits against
Arthur McCable and Clarence Shields.
two missing walters. Mr.. McElroy is
first assistant district attorney of Allie
gheny county. and did not know that
amy gambling was being conducted in
the club of which he WAS head