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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-11
NORTH PlTTSTON,

Mrs. Sarah Clark who has been with
her neice, Mrs. Herman Scott, Smith
town, since the burning of her home
last July returned last week to the new
house which is nearly completed and
into which her son Mr.. Merrill Clark
and family moved last week.
Miss Eune Roberts is quite i'll with
measles at her rooms in Augusta Mrs.
Martha Emerson is caring for her for
the present.
Mrs. Robert Sedgeley was reported
as not being 50 well Sunday. She has
been in poor health for several weeks
suffering from severe nervous trouble.
Daniel Grant visited his neice, Mrs.
Emma Allen. Beech Hill Sunday.
Mr. Willard Hunt of East Pittston
closed Il successful term of school at
No. last week. He has had charge of
the school for the entire year
and both pupils and parents
earnestly hope that another year
will find him at the same post of
duty Everett c. Allen holds the BAN
ner for heirg neither tardy or absent
the entire term.
Again is our community in sadness.
This time by the loss of one of its
young men, one whose exceptional
good character and cheerful demeanor
won for him a place in the hearts Of
all acquaintance. Herber W. King
aged - wears son of Mr.. and Mrs. Will
liam King, after Il brief illness OF
pneumonia, passed away at the home
of Mr.. SeWa!l Jones, West Gardiner,
where he was employed, Thursday
afternoon, Feb. 6. His steady habits,
his fuithfulness and diligence, render
ed him IN employc worthy of his hire.
Beside his parents he is survived by
one brother Everett King. Funeral
services were held Sunday 1.30 P. NJ
from the homo Of his parents, Rev. Mr..
Plant of Gardiner, officiating Mr. For
rest Ware of Whitefe!d, conducting.
The many relatives and friends pres
ent and the large delegation OF Sons of
Veterans of Gardiner in attendance. of
which order he was an esteemed and
honored member. was q slight testi-
nlony to the respect in which he was
held. The floral offerings we're many
and Varied, coming from relatives and
friends in Milford. n. Fl. Augusta.
West Gardiner and Pittston, also a
beautiful wreath from the Sons of Vet
Grams. Among those from out of town
in attendance wera Mrs. Nellie Harris
horne. Augusta; Mr. and Mrs. Oliver
Rollins and Mr. Sewall Jones. West
Gardiner; Mr. and Mrs. Theodore
Icaton. Chelsea; Mrs. Julia Brown,
Gardiner; Mr.. and Mrs. Forest Ware,
Nhitafield. The family has the SYM
pathy OF all
The Washington times., 1908-08-15
CALIFORNIA CROW
ISA WISE BIRD
Gets His Breakfast Every Morning
From a Fast Passenger
Train.

Tales of the big gulls which accom-
pany the army transports all the way
in the long journey from San Francisco
are not infrequent, but it has remained
Tor a California crow TO wear the laurel
If you pass Hornbrook any fine morn
ing at 7.30 o'clock sharp and srane
your neck out of the Pullman window
up toward the sSy you viii observe a
fine black devil of a crow sitting COM
placently in the tOpm9st branches Of an
old pine, preenlng his feathers and ap-
rarently half asleep.
But he is far from being asleep. On
the contrary, he is very much awake.
for he IS keeping a bright lookout for
train No. Il, whose smoke is Yisibie
every morning at this hour as II comes
tearing along the road. As the cars ap-
prOach the tree there is a subdued.
stately flutter of two black wings. Mas
picks UP No. il slowly with the aban-
don and ease Of a crow hobo as it
passes
He drops to the roof of the car as
If it were his rightful home. and though
the engineer has tried every way to
play a joke on him by footing the
y histle, ringing the bell madiy ana
making a general racket, the crow sci
emnly refuses to be dislodged. He is
an old friend now and the passengers
on the $50 have learned 10 look fer
him as regularly as they do for their
morning papers.
AppetiZers are thrown at him ali IT,.
way to Siskiyou. which is reached at
S:s5 o'clock, where his ebony MAJESTY
enjoys q royal meal, 10 which his act--
men and perseverance, have fairly en-
titled him,-San Francisco Call
The Washington times., 1908-08-15
GUILD COMFORTABLE
AFTER OPERATION
Massachusetts Governor
Spent ReStful Night and
Has No Fever, Is Report.

BOSTON, Aug. 15.-Gov. Curtis Guild.
jT., is reported as resting comfortably
and with every chance OF recovery after
the operation for appendicitis which
was performed upon him at the Charles
gate Hospital yesterday afternoon. The
following bulletin was issued by his
secretary this morning:
Governor Guild is as comfortable as
is usual after an abdominal operation.
He slept a H,tle and is resting COM
fortably this morning. He has no fever
and looks bright"
This operation follows closely his IT,
Covery from a protracted illness which
nearly proved fatal The governor has
been spending his vacation at a camp
on SebagO Lake. Ne, but on account
OF his illness was obliged TO return
10 Boston.
Governor Guild was taken III on
March L with acute infiammatory rheu-
matism, which affected the heart and
brought On complications. He recover
ed. owing to his wonderful vitality, and
resumed his duties as governor on
JEne 10.
The Washington times., 1908-08-15
VEGETABLES AS MEDICINES.

Carrots are excellent for gout. Gran
berries correct the liver. Asparagus
stimulates the kidneys. Watercress is
an excellent blood purifier Honey is a
good substitute for codliver oil. Pars-
nips possess the same virtues as sarsa-
parilla. Celery contains sulphur and
helps to ward off rheumatism. Bananas
are beneficial to sufferers from chest
complaints. Celery is nerve tonic
onions also are tonic for the nerves.
Beetroot is fattening and good for peo-
pie who want to put on flesh Tomatoes
are good for torpid liver, but snould
be avoided by gOuty people. Lettuce
has a soothing effect on the nerves and
is excellent for sufferers from insomnia.
Spinach has great aperient qualities and
IS far better than medicine for sufferers
from constipation. The Juice of a lemon
is excellent for sore throat, but should
not be swallowed, but used as a gargle.
The Washington times., 1908-08-15
GIRLS STAGE DREAM
COMES TO SAD END
Children Leave Home, to Be
Arrested With New
York Salesman.

NEW YORK, Aug. i5.-Two hfteen-
year-oic girls. daughters OF weH-JO-dO
Philadel2hiaus, who ran away from
home &c go on the stage. were prisoners
in the Harlem police court today with
Harry =. Bradley, a salesman living
at the St Dennis Hotel, who was
charged with annoying them.
According to Agents Shea and Cook,
Of the Children's Society, he followed
the two girls. saw them hirt with the
man and then the three went TO River
side Park, where BradIey's actions
caused the men TO arrest him.
The girls are Helen Gibbs. Of 1881
Montgomery avenue, Philadelphia.
daughter of a prominent physician, and
Ethel Comfy, who lives at 1916 Columbia
avenue.
The agents first saw them at Twenty
third street and Fourth avenue. They
attempted to hirt with the men. and
they followed them. The girls finally
formed Bradley's acquaintance
The girls said they ran away from
home Monday with s.. and that they
were living in a theatrical boarding
house 10 get the proper air
We got places in the chorus OF =
Broadway theater." said one, and we
just beE an Tehearsals."
Agent shea showed Magistrate Stein
ert a lacerated hand. He said the girls
fought against arrest, and that one OF
them continually bit him. They will
be sent home.
The Washington times., 1908-08-15
PRIEST CELEBRATES
SILVER ANNIVERSARY
Superior of Franciscan Monastery
at ROCkland at Cincinnati
Monastery.
Monastery.

Tie Very Rev. Bede OldegeeTiug, o.
r. N. superior Of the Franciscan Non
astery at Brookland, viii celebrate the
silver anniversary of his ordination as a
priest IN Catholic Church at Gin
cinnati today. This morning, the feast
Of the Assumption. Father Bede ce,e-
Lrated solemn high mass in the pres
ence Of the provincial of the province
of ST. John the Baptist, the mother
house OF which is located in Cincinnati
II was Father Eede's intention TO Gel
ebTate his anniversary in the monastery
here. buD@ desiring 10 have his mother
present at the celebration he held il in
Cincinnati TO make IL convenient for
her Mrs. OldegeeTing is ninety Years
old, and although she had intended
coming to Washington, her health
would rot permit
The Washington times., 1908-08-15
Jap VIEW OF BASEBALL.

Ore strong-arm gentleman called a
Pitch is hired to throw Another gen
tIeTuan called a Step is responsible for
whatever that Hon. Pitch throw 70
him, so he protect himself fros wound
ing by soft pillows which he wear on
hands Another gentleman called a
Striker stand IN front Of that Stop and
hold up club to fright OF that Hon.
Pitch from angry rage OF throwing
things. Hon. Pitch in hand hold one
baseball Of an unripe condition of hard
ness. He raises that g. lofty-thcn
twist-O sudden. He shoot them bull
iet-ball straight to breast of Hon. Stop.
Hon. Striker swing club for vain effort.
Ii is a miss ana them deGthly bah shoot
Hon. Stop in gloves. Struck once"
decry Hon. Emperor, a person who IS
there to gossip about it in loud voice.
III. Togo, in Atlantic.
The Washington times., 1908-08-15
SCIENTIFIC NOTES.

The horses OF Iceland are shod with
sleeps horns.
Turkey holds the record for the num-
ber Of aged persons
During last year q, ,20s vessels entered
the port of London.
A Hungarian washing machine makes
use Of electrified water
As far as is known at present there
are forty-eight kinds of house flies.
--
The atmosphere is. free Of microbes at
an elevation Of 2.oo0 feet.
The Dominion of Canada contains
nearly S,746000 square miles.
A hotel is being built at Berlin which
will be the largest IN the world.
A ready speaker viii utter about 1900
words per hour IN making an address.
There is said to be no record OF the
existence of the camel in wild state.
Great Britain has the longest coast
line Of any of the countries Of Europe.
About 60 per cent of the gold product
OF the world is handled by Great Brit
ain.
The Raffesia, of sumatra, is the larg-
est flower in the world 1t has five
petals. each one foot wide.
An Indian stream, the River Kistnah,
600 feet wide, has the longest span OF
telegraph wire in the world.
Only per cent Of amputatiOn cases
result fstally at present, owing to the
improvement in antiseptiC surgery.
The Washington times., 1908-08-15
HAY ON CHURCH FLOOR.

A curious custom was observed at Old
Neston church on Sunday. The church
is dedicated TO St Swithin. and on festi-
Val day the church is strewn with hay.
Many years ago some donor left a field
10 provide money for bread which is
distributed four times a year. The
tenant of the field has 10 supply the
hay TO stTeW the church. The custom
IS supposed to have originated from the
fact that on festival sunday the parish
toner's wear new boots. and the idea
Of the donor was TO have the hay laid
down 10 stop the squeaking incidental
10 new footwear. on Sunday the hay
was duly laid down in the church
London Standard
The Washington times., 1908-08-15
BANDITS HALT TRAIN
AND LOOT MAIL CAR
Engine Crew Forced TO Yield.
Robbers Escape With Booty.
Posse Close Behind.

SPOKANE. Wash, Aug. 15.-Northern
Pacific westbound overland train No. l
was held up by six bandits at Trent.
Ten miles east of here last night. The
engineer and iremen We're forced TO
abandon their engine. and the robbers
uncoupled the mail car and ran the en-
gine and car to within three miles Of
this city, where il was abandoned.
II is not known how much booty the
robbers secured.
A report from Marshall Junction ear
ly today says that six men in a team
were seen driving rapidly southwark.
and it Is supposed the bandits are try
ing to reach the wooded country in the
vicinity CT Palouz.
A posse is in close pursuit, and a bat
tie is expected.
The Washington times., 1908-08-15
DEMOCRATIC MONARCHS.

King Frederick and Queen Louise are
both very much loved in Denmark. al
though at times the King, it is thought.
goes too much out Of his way 10 win
popularity. At e beginning Of his
reign he used to Snd for people whom
he saw from the castle windows pass
ing through the castle yard 70 come and
have a chat with him. Then. in the
evening he would take a stroll with the
princess TO a crowded place near his
summer residence, called the Danish
Trouville," which is frequented mostly
by shop people, and speak to everybody
at random. At the castle all sorts ana
conditions of men are received,
The Washington times., 1908-08-15
GOVERNOR Haskell.
BURSTS INTO SONG
Oklahoma's Executive TO Stump
State for Bryan-Will Warble
His Own Compositions.

GUTHRIE, Okla, Aug. 15.-Filled with
confidence after the conference at Lin
coin with Bryan, Governor Haskell has
returned. and today is busy writing
campaign songs to the glories of Bryan
and the Democratic party.
Many persons who called at the ex-
ecutive ofnce today were invited to pass
Judgment On the songs written TO patri-
otic airs, which the governor warbled
It is said that Ham P. Bee, of Ard
more, a legislative clerk, viii accom-
pany Governor Haskell on stumping
tours t0 sing the songs of coming
triumph.
The Washington times., 1908-08-15
IN GREYHOUND CLASS.

The liners Lusitania and Mauretania
must no y share interest as ocean grey
hounds with the British aTmOTed CTuis-
er Indcmitable, which Is also a TWEEN
ty-five-knot boat" The IndOmitabIe
may be considered the most fOTmida BILE
fgF ting machine aflOat. a distinction
which her great speed gives her. OF
only $50 tons less displacement than the
battleship DTeadnought az, 800 the In
dOmitable carries eight tWelve-inch
guns, as compared with ten carried by
theDreadnought, and the Indomitable
can steam five knots an hour faster
than the battleShip. In q combat be-
tween tlem II commanded by men Of
equal skill and with plenty of sea room
to fight in. the victory should be with
the armored cruiser In the Invincible
and InheXible Great Britain will soon
have two more wonderful ships Of this
type.
The Washington times., 1908-08-15
LIES BUBBLES.

Women hate each other longer than
men,
Good luck belongs almost exclusively
to young people
After fifty man pays fewer fiddlers'
bills and more doctors bills.
Is a mother glad or sorry when her
daughters remain at home unmarried?
After woman passes forty you sell
dom see her husband with her except
at a funeral.
The only way a man can find a pen
and ink at his house is TO tell his
wife he wants TO write a check.
y boy never learns to sing until after
he has fallen IN love. a boy who has
never been smitten thinks It soft" TO
sing.-Atchison Globe.
The Washington times., 1908-08-15
RUSHING THE WORK
ON NEW SCHOOL
Foundations Already Com
pleted for Prince Street Ed
ifce on Brent Property.
WASHINGTON TIMES BUREAU.
ALEX XANDRIA- Va AUG II


The work Of digging the foundation
for the new public school building for
white girls, in upper Prince street, hav-
ing been nearly completed, the laying
OF the bricks Will be commenced next
week. The building viii. when com
pleted. be one OF the most modern and
up-to-date in this section Of the state
The building will be ready Tor occu-
panCy by the fiFst OF next year.
The grand jury having condemned the
Peabody building for school purposes,
the city scu7ol board purchased a few
months ago, the old Brent property in
Prince street, between Henry and Pat
rick street, and demolished the building
thereon. 1t 5 on this site that the new
building is being erected.
Today being celebrated in the Catho-
lie Church as the Feast of the Assump-
tiou, special services We're held at St
Mary's Church, in South Royal street
Owing to the absence of the Rev. G.
7 Humphries from the city there will
be no services at the Methodist Prot
estant Church here tomorrow.
The Virginia Stars and the Cardinals
viii cross bats on the old fair grounds
this afternoon at $50 o'clock. The bat
teries will be: Stars. Smith and Tre-
nary; Cardinals, Schodeld and Cock
reH.
The office OF the Norfolk and Wash
ington Steamboat Company. at the foot
OF Prince street. having bsen cOmplet-
ed, c. ". WattIes. the agent, will move
INF in fan la
The remains Of George Quander, who
was killed by Deputy Sherin Cross
few days ago, were buried in Douglass
Cemetery, in this city, there being nc
potter'S field in Fairfax county
The contract for the erection of
stairsay 10 the third story Of the Old
Academy building. in South Washington
street, has been awarded TO 5. D. De
vaughan.
Perseverance Tent Of Rechabites Of
this city has elected Mrs. J.. Hughes,
delegate, and T. r. Spicer alternate, 10
the ffty-siXth annual session OF the
high tent of the Independent Order Of
ReChabites which will meet at lOnaCOn-
ing, Nd. September s.
The committee appointed to visit Cap
tam BALDWIN anu Eet MIN ~ DliAs iiiS
aI-ship 10 Luna Park on Wednesday,
Alexandria day report that they have
received assurances from the captain
that if the Iirship has not been puT-
chased by the Government by Wednes-
day, that he Will bring il 10 Luna Park
IT, however il has been bought by the
Government Captain Baldwin stated 70
the committee that he would DO all IL
his power to get the Government 70 al
low him 70 take IL 20 that park On that
day.
Mrs. Mary Palmer. mother Of Sheriff
William II Palmer. Of Alexandria COun-
ty, died at ,.er home in that county last
Thursday. She was eighty-five years
Mrs. Rothmpnd. mother Of Carl Roth
mUnd. OF thls city. died in AnaCOstia,
last Wednesday.
The Washington times., 1908-08-15
GEORGETOWN N
PLAN BABY SHOW
AND BALL GAME
Our Lady of Victory Church
Announces Two-Day Car
nival Beginning Aug. "a.

Arrangements are being made by the
members of Our Lady of Victory
Church, New Cut and Conduit roads.
for an alI-day picnic and tournament,
to be held on Monday, August a, ana
the day following. There viii be sports
OF al kinds. which will include dancing
IN the afternoon and evening. Dinner
and supper viii be served. The prizes
will be four handsome silver medals.
On the second day a baby show viii
be held. A first and second prize VIII
be offered for babies under one, also
ike prizes for babies under two years Of
age.
At 5 o'clock a baseball game will be
1l.yed between Our Lady OF Victory
team and the Modern Wocdmen or
America.
The Potomac Boat Club has arranged
the preliminary work for its regatta
next month on the Potomac. A new
course has been surveyed. The club
members being anxious 10 have the fin
ish take place west OF the Aqueduct
bridKe. instead OF compelling the con
testants 10 dodge mere and there under
the bridge, which is regarded as dan
Rerous, also causing the. loss OF much
time In steering clear OF the numerous
piers.
Special masses were celebrated today
at Trinity Church, the day being the
assumption OF the Blessed Virgin Mary,
and a holy day Of obligation
The conduit at n street and Wisconsin
avenue, belonging TO the Potorls-l Elec-
Jrlc Company, caught fire yesterday
evening and there was quite an cleo
trical display. Policeman FurT. Of the
Seventh precinct, notined the electric
company. Later an employe was sent
to the scene and eXtiuguished the fire.
Crossed wires caused the blaze.
Early in the morning Henry Thomas
ColoUed, assaulted George Wallace, and
was Immediately arrested by Policeman
Walsh. Later he forfeited s. IN court.
Miss Sarah F. Cruit. OF S243 P street.
returned home today, after spending
a month at Potomac. Montgomery
county, Nd.
James Murray. Of ,Hsconsin avenue.
is spending a week at Colonial Beach.
The Washington times., 1908-08-15
Cupid Takes BalIplayer's Heart
In Pretty Romance of Diamond
Joe Birmingham, Cleveands Star Outfeder, Falls Vic
tim to the Charms of Albany Girl-Wll
Bring Bride to Washington

CLEVELAND, Ohio. Aug. 15.-Cupid
is the Industrious chap. Not content
with hinging his arrows at the unsus-
pecting at the seashore, aboard ocean
steamers. and numerous other places, he
has now invaded the baseball diamond.
with the result that the hearts of Joe
Birmingham, Cleveland outffelder, and
Miss Anna Klnsel. a handsome and pop
ular girl OF tWcnty-One, y, re pierced
Miss Kinsel came from Albany. y. Y.
where she was employed In the State
library office.
II is said TO be d romance OF the dia-
mond. Joes feats as a ball player made
an impression on Miss Kinsel. and who
The Washington times., 1908-08-15
ARE WE'D AT LAST
AFTER LONG WAIT
Son of English Nobleman Travels
Across Half the World to
Happiness.

SALT LAKE CITY. Utah. Aug. is
Gerald HarcoUrt, nephew of Sir Lewis
Vernon HarcOurt. NJ. P. is here today
to- wed a beautiful girl after each have
Travelled across half the world TO their
happiness.
Harcourt. who came from Manila. met
his sweetheart. Beatrice Franeze, Of
Paris, in Denver. and came here at
once. The ceremony Will be performed
today.
Beatrice Franeze was enc of the most
beautiful girls in France. when Har-
court wooed and won her. But the elder
HarcOurt fTOHncd and the lover. heart
broken, came to America and subse-
Quently enlisted and served a term in
the Philippines
Death of the stern father cleared the
way, and the lovers, who had ALWAYS
corresponded. planned their unicn ia
America.
The Washington times., 1908-08-15
TO END TROUBLES
OF TELEGRAPHERS
Agreement Finally Reached Be
tween Rock Island Road and
It's Key Men.

Chairman Knapp OF the Interstate
Commerce Commission, member OF the
board OF mediation between the Chi
cago. Rock Island and Pacific Railroad
Company and its force OF telegraph
operators. announced that an agreement
had been reached which will terminate
the long standing controversy.
The terms OF this agreement he would
not make known until they were formu-
lated and signed by the parties at in
terest Settlement was reached follow
ing the two days conference in the
commerce commission offices.
The Washington times., 1908-08-15

knows but Cupid had one Of his sharp
est arrows concealed IN a league ball
that was propelled by the mighty arm
Of the greatest thrower in the history
Of the game. Perchance, after the ball
landed in the catcher's mftt, the arrow
glanced on and pierced the heart OF
the admring young woman.
The acquaintanceship Of Birmingham
and Miss Kinsel soon ripened into love,
and their romance eliminated IN their
marriage Wednesday evening. Part Of
their honeymoon will be spent In Wash
ington, Mrs. Birmingham accompanying
her husband on the final Eastern trip of
the Maps.
The Washington times., 1908-08-15
ESCAPED.

$50 the count is not going to marry
her?"
NO; her father CANDLES"
Good gTaciOUsi The count does not
mind that does he2"
NO; but he won so much from her
father al poker that he does not need
to marry Exchange.
The Washington times., 1908-08-15
LARGEST WOOD BLOCK.

In the erection of a railroad bridge
over the Susquehanna river at Hevre de
Grace the American Bridge Company
viii make use of what is probably the
largest wood block ever made. It has
been made especially for the work and
weighs 1850 pounds, measures thirty
inches across the shell. and Is rated at
sixty tons capacity. The shaCkle is
solid forging three and a half inches
thick.
The Washington times., 1908-08-15

The horses Of Iceland are shod with
shpeD'C horns
The Washington times., 1908-08-15

Mrs. Mary Palmer. mother OF Sheriff
William II Palmer. Of Alexandria cOun-
ty, died at Cer home in that county last
Thursday. She was eighty-fiVe years
Old.
Mrs. Rothmund. mother Of Carl Roth
mund. OF thfs city. died in AnacOstia.
last Wednesday.