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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-13
Reception to Mrs. G. D. 3. Pepper.

In honor of Mrs. G. D. b. Pepper OF
this city. whose birthday occurred yes
terday, q reception was rendered her
yesterday afternoon by the executive
board Of the Woman's Club at the home
Of Mrs. c. L. White, College avenue.
Those present were members of the
Woman's CluE and Woman's Associ-
alton to the number of $50. The house.
was lastly decorated with flowers and
potted plants, the DINING room being
festooncd in Japanese work.
In the receiving line We're Mrs, C. l..
White. Mrs. G. D. B. Pepper, Mrs.
Edward W. Heath and Edward w.
Hall. AS the guests were introduced
each presented to Mrs. Pepper a car
nation pink. with compliments
During the afternoon dainty refresh
ments We're served by young ladies' in
japanese attire from tables presided
over by Mrs. Martha Baker Dunn and
Mrs. Frank B. Philbrick. Mrs. Pen
per was the recipient of a handsome
birthday cake, sent from Mrs Charles
Pepper, her daughter. The afternoon
was one that was of pleasure to al,
and viii be remembered in the history
Of the Woman's Club as one of the
most enjoyable Of it's social affairs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-13
TALKS TO RELIGIOUS WORKERS.
President Receives Delegation and
Favors Visitors With Brief Speech.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1o-Chief inter-
est in tonight's work of the general
convention of the Religious Education
Association centered in reception
and an address to the delegates by the
President at the White House Fran
ces Greenwood Peabody, Harvard
Mass, was elected president. The del
egates were received in the East room
Of the White House this afternoon
when the President addressed them
as follows:
1T IS very real pleasure to greet
the members of this association. No
doubt if there is any lesson more es-
sential to teach in an industrial de-
nocracy like ours than the lesson that
any failure to train the average siti-
@ens to Il belief in the things of the
spirit no less than the things of the
body must in the long run entail mis-
fortune, shortcoming and possibly
disaster upon the nation itself. 1t is
eminently right that we Americans
should be proud of our material pros
perity 1t is eminently right that we
should pride ourselves upon a widely
diffused and exceedingly practical
system of education. l believe in both.
but neither will avail if something
else is not added to the nation.
In making an address in greeting
any body like this 1 always want my
words taken at their exact face value.
do not believe in ever teaching what
cannot be practiced. / do not want
ever to hear man say 20 pay no re-
gard to the things of the body In life
as 1t Is today. On the contrary, l
would tell every young man that it is
his first duty to pull his own weight:
to take care of himself and take care
Of those dependent upon him. He can
not do anything for others until he NJ
first made it certain that he will not
be a burden upon others l want TO
see man able to earn his own liveli-
mood. l want to see the woman able to
DO her part as housewife and mother
But all my plea is that the man should
not be content with merely that; that
the man shall realize that after a GER
tain point has been reached the in
crement of his fortune, the increment
of his material wellbeinS, amounts to
but very little compared to the results
of effort spent in other directions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-13
HEAVILY FINED.
Punishment Melted Out to Secedinu
Boot and Shoe Workers.

Brockton. Mass, Feb. 12.-Announce-
nent was made here today that fines
agsregating sl550nhave been imposed
on certain workts of the Boot and
Shoe Workers Union, following meet
Ing OF the general executive board
held here last week. The imposition
of the fines Is the outcome Of an un-
successful attempt made severa,
months ago to form an independent
union. Those who were prominent IL,
the attempt are Thomas p Hickey, who
disputed the election Of John F. Tobin
as the head OF the Boot and Shoe
Workers Union: William II. Watson
and Geo. H. Wade. all lasters. mas
much as these three men did not At
tend the hearings the charges agains,
them were fled
nineteen other lasters were given
fines varying in amount from $50 to
*o'" each after 4 hearing on several
charges. including INSTRUMENTATION, de-
tanning the union and attempting TO
persuade members to withhold their
dues.
len other members Of the now de-
tunct organization were fined on vari-
GUS charges and one was suspended
from membership In the union for five
years and will be re-instated only upon
making an apology satisfactory to the
union officials.
All those who were fined may escape
payment providing their conduct for
the next five years is considered ex-
empiary by the officials of the union.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-13
AT PORTLAND, NE.
Continued from Page One.)

Lincoln with many public exercises
and in some cases suspension OF daily
occupation. The day was not observer
as extensively as some OF the nationai
holidays, but churches. schools, pa
triotic and social organizations. state
and city governments and business
firms and organizations obeyed the
Lincoln day proclamation" OF Gov
ernor Curtis Guild, Jr.
Boston was the center OF the obser-
vances throughout the state and the
celebrations in this city were partici-
pated in by those who carried out The
commands issued by him, which
brought about the results for which
he is honored today, the members Of
the Grand Army of the Republic.
which Is meeting in this city. The
public schools in this city devoted part
of the forenoon to commemorative ex-
ercises, as did the schools elsewhere
throughout the state and the First
Church of Christ, Scientist, like the
other Christian Science churches in
Massachusetts, held special anniver-
sary exercises. The departments at the
State house closed at noon and the
Boston Stock Exchange suspended OPP
erations during the entire day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-13
EDISON Is 81.
Great Inventor Too Busy to Celebrate
and Sticks to His Work.

New York, Feb. 12.-Thomas A. Edi-
son was 81 years old yesterday. but did
not let the fact interfere in the smallest
degree with his affairs or his work. 1t
was so busy 4 day that the great in
ventor didn't leave his laboratory to
see anybody except those who had
made appointments with him q week
previously.
1t was said for Mr.. Edison that he
had no announcement to make of new
electrical discoveries. The two things
which he is trying the hardest to per-
feet now are his storage battery for
locomotive purposes and the improve
ment Of the monograph. He wishes
TO make the talking machine louder So
he may enjoy it before his hearing is
entirely gone.
A year ago the story was circulated
that Mr.. Edison proposed to quit work
on his Goth birthday. When he was
told about it he laughed.
when man gets used to working
Is hours a day, as 1 am used to work,
he can't stop" he said.
Mr.. Edison's secretary, Mr.. Ran
dolph, denied report telegraphed
from Philadelphia that the inventor
was backing s5O.OOO.OOO moving-pic-
ture film trust Mr.. Randolph said no.
body connected with the Edison plant
at Orange. n. J., had ever heard of
the project.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-13

The home Of s. NJ. Raymond was the
scene of q very pleasant gathering
Tuesday evening the occasion being
surprise party rendered Mr.. Ray
mond in homer of his seth birthday.
Arrangements for the party were most
successfully carried out by Mrs. Ray
mond and their friends. Mr. Raymond
was in Augusta Tuesday on business
and on his arrival home he was lit
vited to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Z.
l. Frost, where he and Mrs. raymond
took tea. On going home in the early
part of the evening he was met by
10 friends who had taken temporary
possession of the Raymond home. a
program was given consisting of read
ing by Judge O. H. Drake. all original
poem by Mrs Mary Wingate was read
by Mrs. Is. K. Cornell. Mrs. T. A. An
derson sang a solo and Fred Dow
rendered selections on the cornct
Rev. J. J. Hull Of Lewiston was pres
ent and gave witty and much en-
ioyed speech. In well chosen words
Rev f. X. Jordan presented several
valuable gifts given by the friends.
Mr.. Raymond expressed his gratitude.
and appreciation for the evenings
pleasure. Refreshments were served
and the guests departed with many
congratulations and good wishes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-13
Of Colby College to Re-
sign That Position.
Has Been Elected Associate
Corresponding Secretary
OF American Baptis! Home Mission
Society Of New York.

President White of Colby College
Monday, Feb. 10, was unanimously
elected associate corresponding secre-
tary of the American Baptist Home
Mission Society of New York. It is
understood that he will place his res
ignation as president of Colby in the
hands Of Judge Leslie c. Cornish,
chairman of the board of trustees, and
vice president of the college, and ac-
cept this new position.
DR.. White will act as the associate
Of DR.. Henry l.. Moorhouse, who has
been the efficient head of the society
for the past % years. The work of the
society includes a missionary depart
nlent in which aid is given to the
preaching of the Gospel and the es-
Establishment Of churches in the new
cr parts of the country. This is the
oldest department OF the society. The
society has built a large number of
churches in the central West and on
the Pacific coast. Gifts and loans are
secured fer the building of churches.
The society controls between so and
60 educational institutions, mostly in
the South, especially for the negroes,
and in the West for Indians. Among
the institutions controlled by the So
ciety are Shaw University, Raleigh
Va. Union University, Richmond, Va.
Spelling Seminary, Atlanta, Ga, and
Indian University. Schools are also
supported in Mexico, Cuba, Porto Rice
and Alaska.
Evangelistic and charitable depart
ments are maintained for the foreign
Immigrant population and the socie-
tvs work is carried in about 80 differ
ent languages, including Chinese and
japanese.
The society employees about 1900
workers. who are found in every state
in the Union, Mexico, Cuba, Porto
Rico and Alaska.
DR.. Moorhouse, who has for the past
% years acted as the efficient head of
the society, felt the need of an asso-
ciate in the work. Pres. White was
the man picked out for the position.
The action comes as a complete sur
prise to the board of trustees and all
connected with the college, and much
regret is expressed that Pres. White
feels that he must leave his duties 81
Colby.
10. w Illtc SituCdleO from WODurN
High school in 1889 and from Brown
University in 1887. In 1890 he complet-
ed his course in Newton Theological
Seminary, receiving the degree of A
Nj. From 1890 to 1894 he served as pas
tor Of the First Baptist church of
Somersworth, \. H., and from 1894 to
lSUO he was pastor Of the First Baptist
church Of Nashua, n. H.
In 1900 he served as the general sec
rotary OF the New Hampshire Baptist
convention and was in 1901 chosen
president of Colby College.
DR.. White will probably begin the
duties of his new office soon after
Commencement. During his stay at
Colby, President White has Won the
respect and regard not only of the en-
lire student body but of his many
friends in the city. He will be followed
to his new Office with the sincere best
wishes Of all
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-13

cram vas nicely arranged and was an
unqualified success. The veterans were
most appreciative.
The Lincoln school, Miss Bertha
Smell, instructor, was present, and took
an important part in the enjoyable
occasion. Miss Fannie Gates, the music
teacher Of the village school was pres
cnt ASA guest The program consisted
Of speaking and singing by the MEM
btrs Of the school. At the close Of the
afternoon the pupils were presented
With an American flag and Il box of
candy The veterans were loud IN their
praise OF the entire proceedings
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-13
LEAVES INFANT TO FREEZE.
Richard Gray Carries Baby Into the
Woods and Deserts II.

Woodstock, n. B., Feb. 12.-Sherif
Foster of Knoxford spent all Monday
afternoon in the woods searching iof
the body of the Gray baby, and re-
turned to Bath at night without hav-
ing met with success. He again organ
lied his party Tuesday morning, and
was turning over the snow in the dis
trict described by Richard Gray as the
place where the infant was left.
The sheriff was accompanied by
several of Gray's young sons, and by
some of the neighbors. Unless the
body is found before Thursday morn
ing, when the preliminary hearing be-
gins, Gray himself will be taken to
KnoXford to indicate where he left the
baby to die from exposure.
When Gray left the house with the
child he plunged directly into the
woods. and according to his own story
went about quarter of mile before
he laid the child down. He described
to the sheriff the location Of the spot
but there Is such sameness about the
section surrounding the house that it
is hard to follow any directions. Sun
day a considerable fall of snow took
place, and together with the extreme
cold weather seriously impeded the
work of the searchers.
The witnesses have been summoned
for Tuesday morning. The principal
ones will be Mrs. Gray, her daughter
Estelle and DR.. Fields.
1t is said that Gray Is very despon-
dent and though quiet he seems to
realize the full enormity of his crime.
The feeling around Knoxville and
Hartland is intense.
According 10 the details in the case.
which leaked out last week, Gray on
Jan. % telephoned to DR.. Field of Hart
land to come to his house to see his
daughter, and the next night she gave
birth to child without any medical
assistance. Both Mrs. Gray and the
girl Estelle say the child was alive
when born, and that Gray said, 'Tll
never let her raise it." He then took
the child, carried it out of Goors and
returned in a few minutes without it.
Mrs. Gray ordered him TO leave the
place and never show his face there
again, and Gray is said to have as
serted that he would shoot himself,
and it is known that he took down a
rifle presumably for that purpose. He
was next heard from after he had
gone across the boundary and tele-
phoned to his wife and asked if all was
we'll
In the meantime. DR.. Field had called
and rendered the girl necessary aid,
after which he sent word TO The Office
of Solicitor General Jones in whose alb
sence no action was taken until last
week, when Deputy Sheriff Foster. ac-
companied by Capt. Smith, visited the
house on Monday Feb. 8. Search fail
ed to reveal the location Of the body
and not until the latter part Of last
week was any trace Of the whereabouts
of Gray found.
He was finally located in TitcomS's
lumber camp at Scotch Corner, not far
from FOultcn. Ne. and the arrest made
there early Monday morning
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-13

Rev. Fred Storer Walker of Caribou.
mas accepted a call to the passionate
Of the First Universalist church in this
town and Will begin his now duties
March L. Mr.. Walker was graduated
at Tufts College in 1894 and from the
Theological School in 1897 His first
Passionate was in Wilmington. Vt. go
ing from there to Guiltord. where he
assumed the charge of the Guilford
and Sangerville parish. For the past
five years he has been pastor of the
Univcrsalist church in Caribou. Mr..
Walker is Maine man, Portland being
his native town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-13
Council, K. Of G.,
Observes 18th Anniversary.

SoIo-"IEing David .s,o
MI. Iho ..is.s i,peams." Tosti
Miss Elizabeth MacMahan.
Introdb,ction of Speaker % the Evening.
--'' nv Mayor Luther q. Bunke:
aadrcss-The Aims and Objects OF the
knights OF Columbus. .,,,-r.to
Soprano solo-Selected.
Mrs. Iva CohGah -,
Baritone solo-"My Dear, Ban
Mr.. Felix Lacombe-
Selection-Selected, CO..,
The b. r. Mandolin Club.
Selected,
Miss Maud Andrews.
Duct-"Sing Me 20 Sleep, AZ. e,,,,
Mrs. William Dignam ana MISS oos"n
Fqgarty.
Tenor sol0-Selectcd,
Mr.. Elmer Clukey.
Contralto sclo-''The Ould Plaid Shawl,
Miss Susan Fogarty-
Chorus-Se!ected, ~
Taconnet Glee Club.
The committee Of entertainment con-
sisted of Rev J. L. a. Renaud, Felix La
combe and Joseph Delisle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-13

The Eth anniversary Of the founding OF
Waterville Council, No. i4S, knights o.
Columbus, was celebrated last evening
with appropriate exercises. A large NUM-
Der of the members were present, also
n large delegation from Augusta. Inc
sneaker Of the evening was Hon. Ben1a-
min +. Maher OF Augusta, who took TOT
his subject 1.-The Aims and Objects OF the
Kuishts Of Columbus He was intro
duced by Mayor l.. G.. Bunker. A hhe
musical and literary program was ren-
dered, all participants being heartily en-
cored at the close of each selection. The
program:
Overture-Selected, ~
The b. +. Mandolin Club.
Soprano solo-"Rosy Morn" Ronaiu
Mrs. William Dignam
puet-"Fternal City,, o,
Messrs Felix Lacombe and Elmer CluheS'
Chorus-Selccted,
Taconret Glee Club
Recita
Miss Maud Andrews of Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-13
A. the Democratic Celebrations.

New York, Feb. 12.-Three Demo-
cratic nominees for the sovernorship of
,.ew York state in past campaigns
poke tonight at the Lincoln birthday
celebration held at the National Demo-
cratic Club.
The speakers were Ex-Judge D. Cady
derrick, John +. Stanchfeld and En-
,-lstice Augustus A. Van Wyck- Judge
IIcrricl; declared that the Republican
PARTY by its long lease of power. had
departed from the principles ana teach
iagS OF Abraham Lincoln and that its
councils are dominated by the demands
Of individuals and corporations having
Special interests" to serve.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-13
AT CHICAGO.
Senator Beveridge the PRINCIPAL
Speaker at Magnetic Club Banquet.

Chicago, Feb. 12.-United States
Senator Albert j. Beverage Of Indiana
was the principal speaker tonight at
the annual Lincoln day banquet of the
Magnetic Club. Another speaker was
James r. Garfield, secretary of the IN
terror Senator Beveridge advocated
making the "Outgrown Sherman law
modern; national regulation of rail-
road passenger and freight rates and
arrangements for train crews and SER
vice; the creation of a tariff commits
sion and maximum and minimum tar
if; the abolition of child labor; ana
the United States having the greatest
navy of any nation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-13
WATERVILLE.
cOBURN SO; W. n. s. 6.
High School Boys OutcIassed In Bas-
ketball With Classical Institute.

Coburn Classical Institute defeated Wa
tarville High school in n basketball game
at Coburn last night by So to 6. The
game was too presided to be interesting
although the much smaller High school
boys played a plucky game, The sum
mary:
COEURN. w FL s.
Anderson, If ....... re, Philbrook (Foster
Lander. RI ..;;;--. lg, Crafty (Armstrong,
Na'sh tL;ona!u), ,........... C, L1brack
Morse tMcGee), lg....rf. Beady QIlgyinsl
Leighton. rg Observation-Disclosures. II, Jones
Scole--C. c. I. IS. W. II. S G. Goals
from floor-Leishton IL. Morse 5. Landers.
anderson Higgins ,. Goals from, fouls
Landers ., Jones 2. Referee. HAMMOND
of Colby. Time, pom. periods
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-13

and nothing whatever will stand in
the way in the course Of time OF that
equality of opportunity and of equal
rights before law which the Declara-
ton of Independence announced and
which the Constitution was intended
to serve.'
At the Union League Club dinner in
Brooklyn, besides Governor Hughes
speakers of the evening were Rev. DIR.
". H. P. Faunce, president of Brown
University; Congressman ]. H. Small
of North Carolina; James Barnes of
New York and Rear Admiral Caspar
F. Goodrich, U. S. n.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-13
GRAY FOR PRESIDENT.
His Boom Launched by the Democrats
At Scranton, Pa.

Scranton. Pa, Feb. IA move
ment of national scope to nominate
Judge George Gray for the Presidency
was launched here tonight when the
Democratic county committee unan-
imously adopted an appeal to the
Democrats of the country favoring his
nomination by the Democratic nation
al convention and called upon candi-
dates for national delegates in this
congressional district to pledge their
votes to him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-13

The first matched race Of the winter
took place Wednesday afternoon. There
has been some little talk and praisiny
up the qualities Of the contestants for
quite time. The afternoon was fine.
for the event, which was between j..
p MorriIrs Cashier. Jr., and 4. V.
Workings Dyspepsia Cure, Jr. The
prize was five bushels Of oats and
Cashier, Jr, was the winner
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-13
WILL SHIFT BLAME.
Defence Will Try to Prove Huston
Responsible For Capitol GRATING.

harrisburg. Pa, Feb 12.-That the
osame for the alleged abuses in the
contracts for the furnishings of the
capitol will be shifted from Contrac-
TOT Sanderson and the three former
STATE officers now on trial in the
pauphin county court for conspiracy
70 Architect Huston is apparent from
me opening arguments Of counsel for
the defence to the jury.
Ihey contend that as agent Of the
ooard OF grounds and buildings the
defendant relied on Huston as to the
correctness of the bills OF the contrac-
tors ana that ii was his duty to. cer.i-
~ TO the quality and quantity of all
the furnishings before the bills were
paid.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-13
AT PITTSBURG, PA.
Senators Knox, DolIiver, Carter and
Cong. Fassett the Speakers.

Pittsburg, Pa, Feb. 12.-The annual
Lincoln Birthday banquet OF the. Pitts
burg Chamber Of Commerce WAS heid
az the Hotel SC.lenley here tonight.
The speakers and their topics were:
Senator = c. Knox, Our CONNER
ciaI Future" Senator J. ?. Dolliver,
Iowa. Abraham Lincoln Senator
Thomas II. Carter, business Men IN
History" and Congressman J. Sloat
F'assett, international Trade and the
American Merchant Marine"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-13

In rear end collision between a
Highland avenue car of the Boston
Elevated Railway and a Boston &
Northern Street Railway car from
Lowell in Somerville, Mass, shortly af-
ter noon Wednesday Miss Catherine
Moves of Roxbury and Mrs. A., NJ.
Cloyes Of Somerville were badly hurt
Miss Ncyes was cut and bruised about
the head and shoulders while. Mrs.
Cloyes suffered from cuts and shock.
1t is thought that both will recover
Other passengers Of the Boston car
were slightly hurt but no one on the
car from Lowell was injured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-13
Miss AIexandrine Caron.

Miss Alexandrine Caron, aged Al
years, died late Tuesday night at her
home on Redington street The cause
of death was Bright's disease. She was
born in Isle Verte. Can, the daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Theodore Caron.
The funeral Will be held at o'clock
Friday morning from the St Francis
dc Sales church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-13

Napoleon st. Peter. Junior member Of
KING st. Peter has gone to Hal
lowell and Augusta, where he will de-
monstrate and explain the sander
Which Inc firm is manufacturing at
falrneid. The orders are coming in
very fast with the most favorable re-
ports from the users of the machines.
Mr. st. Peter is the inventor
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BRYCE AND BREWER
Guests of Loyal Legion ct Washing
ton on Lincoln Day.

Washington. Feb. 12.-The Right
Hon. James Bryce. the British am
l,assador to the United States. and
Justice David j. Brewer were among
the speakers at the annual banquet
Of the Military Order of the Loyal Lee
srion Of the United States, which cele-
Erated the anniversary of the birth of
Abraham Lincoln tonight.