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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-04
If DR.. James Curtis Hepburn of Or

If DR.. James Curtis Hepburn of Or
range. N. j.. attends commencement
at Princeton this June. he will cele-
brate the 10th anniversary of his
graduation from college. He received
his diploma in 1892, was graduated in
medicine at the University of Penn
sylvania in 1886 and is Princeton's
oldest alumnus. He recently passed
his 93d birthday OF the 1887 men
graduated from Princeton University
between the years 1882 and 1852, the
90 oldest classes represented by sur
viving alumni. only ISL are still living
The classes of 1888. 1895. 1887 and 1898
have no survivors. OF these ISL grad
yates only eight are classed in the rec
ordS as business men.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-04

II now where 100000 in cash lies
concealed" said New York lawyer.
This vast sum lies concealed in the
inside vest pocket Of the 10000 auto
mohilists of New York state. Each
man carries 500 Of II in one crisp note,
ready to be paid out in fine. If he
should be arrested for speeding. Fines,
though. don't appear to stop speed
ing" he continued perhaps the rich
automobilist regards them much as
the suabian wS6h thief did. The THE
was arrestedWT1ie magistrate said to
hin: You afie Drought up on the
charge of Stealing wood. This charge
has been proved against you. But you
are old and poor and you shall be let
off this time. Only don't do it again.
sNonsense- retorted the thief. Let
us not have any false sentimenttality
here. / steal my wood. l pay my fine,
and there's an end of it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-04
There is possibility that the Epis-

There is possibility that the Epis-
copal church will soon have three
brothers as members of the bishopric
The Ri Rev. DR.. William Paret, bisnop
of Maryland. because of advancing
years and failing strength. has asked
his diocese to elect cOadjutor and
has called a special convention to
choose the priest to be elevated to the
episcopate. Several clergymen have
been mentioned for the honor. among
them being the Rev. DR.. Arthur B.
kinsolving. rector of ST. Paurs church.
Baltimore. who is said to stand good
chance of election. One of DR.. Kin
solving's brothers is bishop of Texas
and another is the head of the diocese
of southern Brazil
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-04

The steamer Ransom B. Fuller OF the
Eastern Steamship Co. did not come up
river Saturday. The boat left the river
as usual Thursday evening, but the
weather was SO bad that she turned
about and returned to Bath, where she
remained until Saturday. losing one trip,
The City of Augusta went down at the
usual hour Saturday afternoon to take
down passengers and freight to the big
boat,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-04

In the last 40 years, 1S6S-1907. 1859,
729 persons have come to this country
from England and Wales. Add the
Scotch. 900. 432. and 2,040,291 have come
to the United States from Great Brit
ain in 90 years This is more than have
come from Ireland in the same time,
twice as many as have come from
Sweden. four times as many as have
come from Norway. and more than
have corne from Poland and Russia
put together. -Philadelphia Press.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-04

Out of the 105 counties which the
state of Kansas has within it's do
mains, at least so have no paupers
One-half the county poor farms are
empty, save for the keeper. who draws
his salary and waits for patronage
Some OF the sociological students, who
add to their philosophy the economics
of living, declare that the poorhouse
will soon be an extinct institution in
Karsas-Kansas City Journal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-04

A coal barge went up to Augusta Sat
urday and yesterday afternoon a small
sloop. carrying double reefed mainsal on
account of the wind. passed through the
draw on her way down river.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-04

Gardiner High school will go to Vas
salboro Tuesday to cross bats with the
Oak Grove Seminary nine. The first
game in the Bowdoin League series will
be played here Wednesday with Ed
ward Little High of Auburn as the OPP
posing team.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-04
A Fine Piano Recital.

A piano recital was given Saturday af-
ternOon at Library hail by the pupils of
Miss Edith W. Page. Several vocal num-
bers were interspersed with the instru-
mental work and pupils reflected credit
alike upon themselves and their pains
taking teacher. The recital was attended
by about 100 of the friends and relatives
Of the young pupils The program rem
dered was as follows:
The Joyous Return, Ringuet
Eleneor and Willie Davidson.
A Lovely Flowerct. Mathews
Eettie Cove.
The First Waltz, Mathews
Burnetta MacAdams.
Sing, Robin. Sing, Spaulding
LeOna Esponnette.
Flower Waltz. Parlow
Harriet Canter
A Lively Dance (for twO), Mathews
Laura and Bonnie Wolman.
To the Front, Schild
Josephine Whalen.
A Shower of Leaves, Hoffman,
Annie Slosberg
The Jack Tar. Maxim
Dixie Land with variations). Lindsay
Annie Levine.
Flag Day March. Fcaris
Helen Sherman. Pearl Hunt
The Water Wheel. Lyme
Gladys MacAdams.
Joy and Frolic, Giuliani
Margaret Brisk
The Scottish Bellies Waltzes. Ryder
Florence Bowling.
The Parade, Rolling
Grande Polka de Concert Bartlett
Laura Smith.
When the Lights Arc Low. Engelmann
Villa Hamilton. Miss Page.
Dance of the Wood Sprites. ForInan
Constance Turner.
The Dolls Dream, Oesten
Ethel Jones
A Garden Dance LaFarge
Hazel Cobb.
In Festal Array, Engelmann
Ralph Wood. Florence Soule.-
The Mill at Sans Souci. Nccke
Cynthia Lash
A Darktown Frolic, Sudds
Willie Robinson.
ROsamOndc Mazurka RathDun
Pearl Albee.
Sorg-'"The Bells of Seville Jude
Florence Soule. Marguerite Eldridge'
Willis Smith.
Accompanies Frances Harmon.
Martha Dorm
Margaret bowling. nm.
The Wayside Brook. Smith
Florence Hill.
The Swallows Message, Seyboid
Marche Strea bbog
Marguerite EldridRc Ruth LashoW.
Edith Goodwin. o,
Sounds of Sprinetime, Weh|e'
Beatrice Davis. ,.;
Fanfare from William Tell. Hosshh
Willis Smith, Miss Page
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-04

An Eskimo will devour greediIy %
pounds of meat day A Russian Tar
tar will eat in "a hours 40 pounds
Captain Cochrane mentions a Tartar
who consumed in that time the hind
quarters of large OK, 90 pounds of
fat and proportionate quantity of
melted butter for drink Three of his
tribe--the Yakuti-think nothing of
polishing off a reindeer at a meal
New York Press.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-04

Mr.. and Mrs. Lyndon S. Chapman
sc Windsor street, Randolph, are re-
ceiving congratulations on the birth of
a 10-pound son, Lloyd Lyndon, born
Saturday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-04

A Stroud farmer on route No. has
taken out a patent on an electric motor
fastened on cows back. the electricity
being generated by 4 dynamo attached
to the COWS tail says the Stroud in
ventor. IT strains the milk and hangs UP
the pail and Strainer: 4 small Dhono-
graph accompanies the outfit. which
wells. so" when the COW moves: if she
kicks, i hinged arm catches the milk
stool and l:,n,s her over the head with it
-Lincon County (0kla) journal
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-04

Music will be furnished by Monaghans
Orchestra Of four pieces for the May
ball to be given Friday evening ut For
esters' hall under the auspices of the 1903
Club.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-04

The members of Kennebec Lodge. d.
Of H., who accepted the invitation of
Imperial Lodge of Augusta, were roy
ally entertained Friday evening. The
usual lodge work was followed by an
entertainment after which refresh
mentS were served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-04

The many friends of Charles F.
Jackins, the well-known restaurant
man, who has been seriously i'll for
several months, were glad to see him
out in his yard Saturday. Mr. Jackins
is gradually recovering his former
health and expects soon to be able to
be about the street again
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-04
COUNTY NEWS.
SOMERSET.
SMITHFIELD,

The travelling has been the worst for
years at this time of year. Several
farmers had their apples packed and
were obliged to haul them the first OF
the week Some of the teams had q
pretty hard time of it.
John Nichols is at his home from
Augusta for few days.
School at the city schoolhouse COM
menced Monday with Miss Adel OF
Readfield as teacher.
The first naphtha launch of the sea-
son was out on East pond Monday.
Roads are in the worst condition
known for years. The r. IF. D. car
rier has made but one trip in the past
five days.
Mrs. ]. C. Pierce, who has been i'll
for long time is gaining slowly.
Mr. and Mrs Frank Heald have re-
turned from Pittsfield where they have
been visiting relatives and friends for
a few days.
Schools in town began last Monday
with the following list. of teachers:
Gould school. Vesta Kilgore; East
Pond Mrs. Lena Tuttle; City, Miss
Adell; Whitehouse, Lila Morrow; Viii
lage, Annie Bergman; Oak Hill.
Blanch Emery.
A. B. Cole has been giving his build
ings a fresh coat of paint.
Mrs. James Hartford, one of the old
est residents of the town passed away
Wednesday morning She had been
confined to her bed for long time An
aged husband besides other relatives
survive.
East Pond school house has been re-
ceiving a new coat of paint.
Josiah Smith of Boston is the guest
of his sister, Mrs. C. l.. Stevens.
Adelbert Decker was in Skowhegan
on business Wednesday.
S. c. Higgins bought horse of A. A.
Stevens recently.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-04

A Gardiner young man who was ar
rested by the officers Saturday evening
for creating disturbance in a local res
taurant and on the street was befors
Judge Larlnbee Sunday morning. SEN
tence was suspended during good be-
hayiOr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-04

Last year Brazil needed over 2o'ooo'
900 jute bags to hold the years coffee
production. Each bag costs the ship
pers a trifle over is cents. The bust
ness of making coffee bags thus
amounted last year to nearly A'ooo'-
600.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-04

Emilous w. Parker drove to Rum
ford Falls Saturday night to visit his
son, who is shortly to leave on a
Western trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-04

Reading. Mass. after visit to relatives
in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-04

Saxony is the most densely popu-
lated of the German states, having
rad at the time of the last census
09O5) q population of S0O7 square
kilometer The average for the whole
empire is 112 a square kilometer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-04

Daniel w. Thornton. a Chicago rail-
road mon, has in his possession an in
teresting relic in the shape of copy
of Gen. Andrew Jackson's farewell
address to the people on his retire
ment from the Presidency of the
United States. The address is cont
posed of about 1000 words and was
delivered March 3, 1887 There We're
originally IA copies printed in black
type on white satin, but only one of
the copies remains. that one being Mr..
nton's.--Cincinnati Enquirer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-04

Miss Gertrude Brown Of Augusta
has been a recent guest Of Miss Char
lotte Tasker at her home, Water street
Randolph
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-04

The vandals have begun work OH the
common again. Saturday morning two
of the settees were found In the basin
of the fountain. 1t is exaasperating to
the park commissioner to try to keep the
park looking we'll and have the boys
throw the benches around. white them
and damage them in other ways.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-04

A serious problem for the people of
Canada to solve is the fue. supply of the
future. No coal of any kind has ever
been discovered in Ontario In the older
part &C the province the timber is prae-
tically exhausted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-04

The Mission Circle Of the Universal
list church will meet Monday afternoon
with Mrs. J. B. Dingley, Washington
avenue
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-04
GARDINER.

The clerks will cross bats with the
Shamrocks at Quinby field this after.
noon. The game is called for 4 p. M.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-04

The match monopoly produced a net
revenue of $5,475.000 to France last
year, the tobacco monopoly $15,SSo,ooo.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-04

New York City is now spending on
education s120,S73 each school day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-04

In London there is one clergyman to
every 1000 persons.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-04

LONDON. May 3.-The morning news
papers. referring editorially to the Sc
rious Indian condition generally agree
that there is no cause for alarm of
grave anxiety if. as is hoped. the
Ameer is not directly responsible for
the attitude of the Afghanistan Dor
der tribes, but they point out that un-
til the Ameer's attitude is definitely
known it behooves the government to
be alert and prepared for eventualities
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-04
Indian Uprising Has Be-
come Serious Matter.
Big Force Of Atghans Is Hos.
tile 10 the British Forces.
Extensive Conspiracy Embracing
Plot to Stay Europeans.

London, May 3.-India is a source of
considerable uneasiness to the British
government at the present time. The
difficulty with the Mohamands seemed
on the eve Of settlement when Satur-
day, according to reports received
here, Il new danger threatened in an
attempt made by large Afghanistan
force numbering from $4,000 to 10000
which crossed the border, divided into
two bodies and attempted to seize the
block houses in Khyber pass near
Landikhotal The attacks were re-
pulsed with trihing casualties on the
British but the Afghans remained in
front of Landikhotal and another body
is reported moving into Bazaar valley
by way of Lisote pass.
General Wilcox, who is in command
of the British forces, recently dis
patched to auell the trouble, has gone
to Jamrud. a fort 10 miles west of Pc
shawur, at the entrance of khyber
pass. and is Fastening forward his
troops to meet the new development
All frontier kilograms are severely
censored at Simla. From Calcutta
comes the news of discovery of a plot
to murder Europeans by means of
bombs. The conspiracy appears to be
of an extensive character and many
arrests have been made. The RESPONSE
bility for the plot is placed on the ma
tives, a number of discriminating doc
uments having been seized, together
with a supply of bombs and other ex-
plosives. This discovery Of the plot was
made through the arrest and confess
sion of the author of bomb outrage
at Mozufferpur, the capital of the
province of the same name in Bengal,
in which two Europeans were killed.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1908-05-06
Cats Prey on Rabbits.

Farmers and gunners of Pennsyl
vania are taking steps to have the
game laws so amended as to impose
a fine upon owners of cats that kill
wild rabbits, just as in the case OF
dogs caugh; chasing the cotton-tails
At this season of the year there are
numerous wild rabbits in the fields
and woods close to the town and three
times as manv of them ere killed by
cats as are caught by dogs. Some of
the cats have become particularly
skillful in stalking the young rabbits,
and when within springing distance
they pounce upon the unsuspectin 2
bunny much as they would upopa a
rat.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1908-05-06

to the sea, to which some steep steps
on the further side of the cliff lead
them.
From little jetty Barnes halls a
boat that is apparently in waiting
from the fishing vessel. To the captain
of the craft who is in the boats stern,
he cries: The Lucchese' are making
row all along the coast. We must
leave at once"
Yes, the rocks thai fell about us
from the explosion told us that an.
swers the. captain, anxious to leave
this dangerous anchorage But as the
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1908-05-06

nlrtatlous glances at other mountain
caVallers, or the dagger in the back
for both, biff! l reckon that kiss
gave Sally the other night in Bocog.
nano is Sally's last outside kiss for a
deuced long t-t-time."
Inc careless words gurgle in his
throat Enid standing in the conserva.
tory dressed in some light white car
rlage costume, looking like a fairy
bride, cries sweetly but possessively
Burton. I'm going to take you with
me into Nice, shopping!"
oh, good Lord, now / know I'm
Married, laughs Mr. Barnes.
Gee, you'll never be married really
till you give me that bridesmaid pres.
ent!' pouts Maud savagely.
Exquisite bushes rise to Enid's
face.
Right you are, Maudie," cries Mr.
Barnes excitedly. We'll get you the
nnest kind of gift this very morning. .
ON, it must be something very
handsome" answers the bride en-.
Enthusiastically. We're going to be SO
happy"
Burton leads his wife to the victoria
puts her carefully in, seats himself be-
side her and says casually to Lady
Chartris, who has come to the door
with them: by the bye, we shan't
be back for week"
"Oh, mercy, IL have no baggage, u
falters Enid.
Sent on ahead with Tompson."
Where are you going to take me
dear?"
TO nice little Swiss canton where
there are plenty of mountains, but nu
bandits or vendettas. BY the lord
Harry, I'm tired of taking separate
wedding tours" he adds savagely.
Yes, Burton His beautiful wife
snuggles little closer to the ardent
Barnes. Then she starts up with lit:
tie scream as an old slipper thrown
by Maud nearly knocks off her hat
and Edwin and Marina from the win.
dow above are laughing and showering
rice and flowers on her.
The sun is shining very brightly as
Mr.. and Mrs. Barnes Of New York
drive into Nice.
FINS.
His Qualification.
A certain New York alderman was
asked, when it first became known
that he had political ambitions. what
qualifications he had for that office.
The aspirant for public honors pro-
ceeded to name a number Of his &C
complishments Finally he wound up
by saying:
But what counts for more than all
else is that l can marry mutes in their
own language. And that, let me tell
you, Is no mean qualification. OF all
persons who wish to enter the state OF
matrimony none are so restricted in
their choice of oficiating clergymen or
magistrate as the deaf and dumb.
There are few preachers in town
capable of performing marriage cere.
mony in that language, but couple
Of mutes who wished a civil marriage
alone would be hard put to it to find
a competent person among the city's
officials. learned the sign language
few years ago, when was laid up in
hospital, and think it would be a
good thing to give me the place for
the benefit of mutes who wish to be
we'd"
The man was elected. and in recog-
milton of his one shining talent he
really has been called upon to oficiate
at number of these quiet" we'd
dings.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-11-06
The English Channel.

One of the most famous bits of
water in the world is the English
channel. which separates and yet
unites the sister countries of En-
gland and France and has been
the scene of so much of their his
tory. 1t extends on the English
side from Lands End 10 Dover
and on the French side from the
island of Tehant to Calais. Its
entrance from the German ocean
is the traight OF Dover, twenty.
one miles wide, while at other ex
tremity, where it joins the Allan
tic, il is one bundled miles from
shore to shore. The create st
width midway is $50 miles Owing
to the strong current setting in
from the westward, the high
winds which frequently prevail
and the CONFORMATION of the shores
il has a Toughness which has be.
come proverbial and few cross it
without seaslckness.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-11-06
Strong Rooms.

The Bark of highlands store
room is one of the largest in the
world. rhe foundation, sixty-Six
feet b. low the street level. it is a
bed of concrete twenty feet thick.
Above this is a lake several feet
deep. aud above that thick plates
of iron specially manufactured to
resist both skill and force. ANY
one attempting an entrrnce from
above would find a similar bed Of
concrete. "a similar lake aud sini
lar plates of iron. The walls a.e
empenetrable. while the doors are
one foot thick. weigh four tons
each aud are made absolutely un.
drillable.
The Imperial Ottoman bank,
Constantinople, had a marvellous
steel front built upon a water,
bearing rock. aud on top of the
rock foundation is four foot bed
of concrete. The height is over
thirty-Six feet. length forty six
feet and width twenty four. The
steel walls are surrounded ny ma
sonry and concrete six feet thick
thrOug bout, while the whole com.
prise nearly thirty tons of steel.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-11-06

! think of you in the daytime,
Idream of you by night;
wake and would you were here, love,
And tears are binding my sight.
her low breath in the lime tree
he wind is floating through:
and obi the night, my darling,
Is signing, signing for yo',.
Deln denk' ich nit Herr und Munde.
IND send dir meinen Blick,
~)u schlugst mir die tiefste Wunde,
Nicnt Antwort giebst du zurueck,
u Seufzer i'm naechtlichen Winde.
IN Zwesge Elm wink SO fern.
.4r kuehler THAI der Linde, ia Linde.
has: auch pm hohen Stern
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-11-06

Sophia E. Wolfe and husband
to Elmer p Wolfe. real estate In
Hauvers district, $40.
Georgia A. Blumenauer to Har.
ry Il. Shook, lot in Frederick City,
$40.
MARRIAGE LICENSES.
Ernest NJ. Beall aud Leila Grace
Harshman. both of Po0lsville.
George w. Rhoderick and Mary
{. Brown. both OF near Freder
lex.
James f. Haines and Ida AL
ley, both of Knoxville.
William w. Ridenour, of Thur
mont and Mildred A. Pryor, of
SabillaSville.
Bay Steavens and Bessie Long,
both of near New London.
William II. DeLashmutt, of
RiebFs Mill, and Marian S. Smit b
of Frederick.
Harry Gilmore Dorsey, of Plane
No. 4, and Viola Seward, of Mon
rOvia, both colored.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-11-06
BUSINESS IN THE COURTS.
A Weeks Record in the OFF,
ces Of the Circuit and
Orphans Court.

The following are records of
transfers OF real estate, marriage
licenses issued and business trans
acted in the Circuit aud Orphans
Courts for the week ended We'd
nesday noon, November 4. 1908: