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Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-01

The funeral of the late Augustus n.
Dyer was held at IL o'clock \Sunlay
from his late residence. The officiating
clergymen were Rev. Mr.. Grovencr Of
Augusta and Rev. n. G. Storr pastor
of the North Augusta Methodist
church Rev. Mr.. Gorvener spoke
words of comfort to the sorrowlng
ones A quartet consisting of f. e.
Taylor. T. Is. Robinson and Mrs Eph-
RAIN Ballard and Mrs. Clarence Rich
ardson. sang two selections, Gathering
Home" and "Abide With Me" The
services were in charge of Mr.. Plum
mer of Augusta. The @oral tributes
were many and beautiful. The bear
crs were Cyrus Hallowell, Mr.. league,
Nathan Grover and Lindley Fl. Wy
man. The interment was made in the
family lot in the Cottle cemetery
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-01

The Chldren's Home is grateful for
the following donations: From St.
Marks parish. six dozen oranges, two
boxes of animal crackers, one box salt
Tres, six cans beans. peas and corn.
bananas. apples, pears, grapes, nuts.
two quart jar pickles, two boxes
shredded wheat, two cabbages, three
pumpkins. carrots and three squashes
The Home is very grateful to the rector
and every one that made it possible
for the Home to have such liberal
Gift
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-01
The Curtis Daughters of the Pen

The Curtis Daughters of the Pen
ncy Memorial free BAPTIST church held
a sale Of fancy articles, confectionery
ana ice cream Monday evening in the
church dining room. In the evening a.
Mother Goose" entertainment was
given. From an improvised stage at
one side Of the roorl all the well-knOwn
characters appeared in costume. The
entertainment was a very enjoyable
orc, ana The vrStry was crowded in
spite Of the slightly inclcment wealth
er. Mrs. a. w. Ecanc had general
charge of tho affair, and she was ably
assisted by an able corrs OF young Ia
GirS from the lncmi ,rshio Cr the so
Cirty
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-01

Miss Miriam Titcomb of this city has
been elected to the position of instruc-
tor in mathematics at the Cony High
school, to fill the vacancy due to the
resignation of Miss Edith M. Davis,
and has entered upon her duties.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-01

W. J. Lanigan of Waterville and S.
w. PhiIbrick of Skowhegan We're
among the well-known lumbermen in
the city yesterday to attend a meeting
which was held at the office of the
land agent at the State House yester
day ir the interests Of fire protection
OF the timbcrlands in the northern sec
tiCn of the State.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-01

Leslie Robinson of West Sidney will
leave on Train "A this morning for
Kennebunlk Beach, where he will re-
main for the winter in charge of an es-
tate that is used as a summer home by
Brooklyn. n Y, parties.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-01

HOxie & Co., the contractors who
are building the addition to the Cony
High school. report that the work is
progressing finely and that the build
ing win be ready for the roof in about
10 days, at which time the work of
closing will begin.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-01
SUPREME COURT.
EQUITY Case of WiIdes VS.. Hicksey
Heard Monday.

Associate Justice Whitehouse hcard
Monday the case of c. DeForest Wlldes
VS.. Roger Hicksey and Patrick HlckseF-
This was an action in equity to set
aside a conveyance of real estate IN
Gardiner. The case was completed at
the adjournment of court and the dH7
cision OF the presiding justice Will be
announced later. G. A. Hildreth 1or
plaintiff; A. NJ Goddard for defendant
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-01

The Woman's Auxiliary Of ST.
Barnabas Chapel will hold sale and
supper, afternoon and evening of Dec
2. If stormy the sale will be held the
following day.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-01

f. G. Ranney, travelling passenger
agent for the Santa F'e Railway, was
in the city yesterday on business and
was Il caller at the Maine Central tick
ct office.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-01

All of the new books of the Augusta
Chorus have been received and the
regular weekly rehearsal Of the chorus
will be held in the parlor of the Pen
ney Memorial church on Grove street
at the usual hour this evening. All
members are requested to be pres
(nt
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-01

Mrs. Guy Marsh has returned to her
home at Weeks Mills, after passing
the summer with relatives in this city
She was accompanied by her little son
Kenneth.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-01

Among the recent births which have
been recorded at the office of the city
clerk is that of a son who was born to
Mr.. and Mrs. Leon Dzubare on Friday,
Nov 81
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-01

A special meeting of the Mothers
Chapter of st. Marks church will be
held at 2,3o Wednesday afternoon with
Mrs. James Stephenson at 106 Sewall
St trapt
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-01

w. j. Collins. chief clerk in the gen.
cral office. of the Maine Central Rail-
road at Portland, was a business yisi
tor in the city yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-01

The Ladies' Aid of the Universalist
church will meet at 2.3O this afternoon
with Mrs. c. o. Tibbetts, Melville
street A large attendance is desired.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-01
Daily ktnnebet Journal
TeIephone-135.
LOCAL MATTERS.

Those interested in Esperanto are
urged not to forget the meeting this
evening at Scott street.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-01

Fred Edwards Of this city has ac-
certeo the position of night engineer at
the Augusta House and began work
last night.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-01

Frank Withain, who was brought in
from Chelsea by Deputy Sheriff Fletch-
er Sunday afternoon, was arraigned
before the municipal court Monday
morning ON charge of drunkenness
and was fined S. and costs. after which
he was turned over to Deputy Sheriff
Martin Burns Of Gardiner and taken to
that city to answer to charge OF as
sault and battery. which charge had
been hanging over him for about three
weeks. Forest Furbush of this city
was arraigned on a charge of breach
of the peace and was given a sentence
of Il days in Jail.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-01

Carroll B. Skilin of North Yarmouth
L Of Maine '9S, has entered the Office
of Heath & Andrews of this city for
tie purpose Of studying law.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-01

From some unknown source report
was circulated last evening that there
was no water in the reservoir from
which the city gets its supply, but an
investigation showed the report to be
without foundation. Supt. Albee was
sent to look the matter up and reported
that there were IA feet Of water in the
reservoir, which is within four feet ot
high water mark. A break occurred
in the pipe line leading from Carleton
pond last Friday. but it was repaired
Saturday, and everything in connec-
ton with the system is all right.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-01

Major Holman r. Day. the Well
known Maine author. was business
visitor in the city yesterday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-01

We wish to thank the many friends
and nclghborS who have showed their
sympathy in 50 many ways during the
illness and death Of our daughter and
sister
FRED NJ. HARVEY,
E-AJ,JL- JItt,VTrN
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-01
their many friends at Gannett street.
AlioIStI
Supper Wed. Night, CongI. Chapel.
Chicken Pie-Cold Ham

Remember the supper Wednesday
night at Congregational chapel. The
menu
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-01

CANTON AUGUSTA, NO. 9 p. M.
paa,,,ar meeting every third Tuesday at
nes neossclock. Nomination and election sof Of
Scers tuesday evening. Dec. i.
Heels VIM. p TABER. Capt.
r. H. HOXIE. Clerk.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-01
ODD FELLOWS HALL.

AsyLuM LODGE, NO. 70, REGULAR
coot;np FRIDAY evening at 73O o'clock.
meee G. A. FREEMAN, N. g.
E. F. WESTON, Sec.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-01

cALANTHE LODGE, NO. So, x. p.
Regular convention at 7.O o'clock every
"eoieVTi"F W FRANK HERRICK, C. c.
G. E. FRYE, K. Of r. and S.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-01

CAPITAL GRANGE, NO. 248, p. OF
r. Meetings I'd and 4th Saturday even
ings of each month at Modern Noodmen
Hall. ,r
o. E. FARNHAM. wv. M:
iulyM-t -th-S-1yr
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-01

YepuTHA ENCAMPMENT, No :
Wost,nes at 3 O'Clock every second and
1ourth Tuesday. Nomination Of officers
Iue9u"S G. S. PEASLEE. c. P.
G.. w. MERRILL, Scribe.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-01

UNIFORM RANK, KNIGHTS OF
Pythias, King Company. No. 4. Regular
meeting first Thursday of each month.
Captain, JAS. A. WOODWARD.
Recorder, HARRY NJ. HERSEY.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-01

Ne. o. P. kENNEBEc LODGE, NO.
asl, meets in Modern Woodmen hall the
second and fourth Thursday evening OF
each month at 7.30 o'clock.
CARRIE V. BIGELOW. Warden.
MRS. A. w. REANE, Rec. Sec.
H. r. MANSUR, Fin. Sec.
tf,.th-a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-11
TAFT HOLDS PoW-WOWs.
Attends to Some "Underground''
Campaign Work.

CINCINNATI, Ohio, September 1.-THE
underground work of the campaign,
such as communication with various
county organizations in Ohio which wish
to come to Cincinnati, suggestions to and
from the national committee which Is ar
ranging the itinerary of Judge Taft, and
calls from Cincinnati politicians and
friends, constitutes the program OF the re-
publican candidate today.
His first caller was Mr.. Cotterman.
director of posts of the Philippine Islands.
who is passing through the city.
Judge Taft today accepted an invitation
to address the conference of the African
Methodist Church at Allen Temple, this
city, next Tuesday evening. The invitation
was extended today by a committee of the
conference headed by Rev. c. S. Gee of
Greenfield, Ohio. who told Judge Taft that
the negro vote of the state would be as
solid ever for the republican ticket.
Il have been all over the state. and parts
of Pennsylvania and Virginia. he said
land the sentiment of our people is 80 per
cent in favor OF the republican ticket"
The conference will be attended by min
listers of the denomination from Ohio, In
diana, Pennsylvania and kentucky.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-11
WARRANT FOR MRS. MuNRoE.
Arrest Demanded as Responsible for
Boyertown Fatal Disaster.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
READING. Pa. September 11.-Quite a
stir was caused here today by the issuing
of warrant before Alderman J. E. Bruce
for the arrest of Mrs. Harriet E. Mum
roe Of Washington. D. c., holding her re-
sponsible for the death of III persons who
lost their lives in the Boyertown Opera
house disaster last January when a home
talent play, The Scottish Reformation"
was given.
Mrs. Monroe owns the play. Her as
sistants directed the production. A sister
was one of the victims.
Mrs Munroe was blamed by the coro-
ner's jury which inquired into the dis
aster. it being shown that the optrator
of the spot light machine was inexperi-
enced. District Attorney Schaeffer re-
fused to act, claiming there was no evil
dence to base indictments upon.
Dr. T. J. E. Rhoades. owner of the
opera house, however. was arrested. and
is to be tried next week for violating the
state fireescape laws.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-11
Conference as to Aliens.

Prof. Wesley Clair Mitchell of the Uni
versity of California and a writer on eco
nomic subjects, called on Assistant Sec
rotary Wheeler of the Department of
Commerce and Labor yesterday. with
Prof. II. A. Mills Of the Leland Stamford
University. who has succeeded him as SUI
perintendent of agents of the subcommit-
tee appointed to investigate the economic
conditions of aliens on the Pacific coast,
Prof. Mitchell goes from here to Har-
ward College, where he will deliver a
series of lectures on money and banking,
upon which he is an acknowledged au-
thority.
Both gentlemen are here to attend the
conference with the superintendent OF
agents carrying on the investigation into
the economic condition of aliens on the
Pacific coast. which is shortly to be held
at the Department OF Commerce and
Labor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-11
FUNERAL OF ]. r. GARRISON.
Services Under Masonic Auspices To.
morrow Afternoon.

The funeral of John r. Garrison late
auditor OF the District of Columbia, which
will take place at O'Clock tomorrow
afternoon from his home. 1437 r street,
will be under Masonic auspices. A spe-
cial communication of b. Il. French
Lodge, No. Is. F. A. A. NJ, will be held
at Masonic Temple at O'Clock tomorrow
afternoon for the purpose of arranging
for the services. Mr.. Garrison was a past
master of b. B. French Lodge He was
also a member OF Columbia Commandery,
No. =, knights Templar, and Washington
Chapter r. a. NJ.
Those who will erve as honorary pail
bearers at the funeral are Gen Rober: NJ
O'Reilly, Dr. Robert Fletcher, Maj. Wal
ter D. McCaw, Col John NJ. Wilson,
Judge Robert ]. Tracewell, Admiral AL
len " Reed Eugene b. Daskam and NJ.
NJ McLennan.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-11
SIGNAL SERVICE MEN BUSY.
Not Enough officers to Spare Man for
Paso Robes Experiments.

The signal office. because it has not tie
men to spare to operate a dirigible ball
loon. will not comply with the request oe
Col Marion T. Maus. who is to command
teh maneuver camp of the regular army
and the militia of California. Arizona and
New Mexico near Paso Robes, October l.
that one be sent there together with the
latest portable wire apparatus.
All the officers i'm the service are very
busy. the trial flights of the aerop,ans
at Fort Myer and the coming tournament
at St. Joseph. Mo. where the only dirgi-
BILE belonging TO the corps has been sent
for exhibition. occupying the time of all
the available officers
1t is matter Of great regret to the
War Department that at none OF thu
seven maneuver camps this season has
there been any balloon experiments. such
AS are conducted by the German and
French armies a. their annual military
maneuverS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-11
CANDIDATES TO MEET
Taft and Bryan Will Attend
Chicago Banquet.
WILL BAR OUT POLITICS
Many Governors and Congressman to
Be Present.
A NON-PARTTSAN OCCASION
Remarks of the Nominees Will Be
Confined to Waterways and
Business Matters.
WILL BAR OUT POLITICS
NON-PARTTSAN OCCASION

CHICAGO. September 11.-William II.
Taft and William ]. Bryan. rival candi-
dates for the presidency of the United
States, will meet at Chicago October I
at a banquet given by the Chicago Asso-
citation of Commerce, according to an an
nouncement made here today by w. d.
Moody, business agent of the associa-
ton. The speeches will DE non-poltical
In addition to Mr.. Bryan ard Mr.. Taft
it is expected that eighteen governors Of
states and a number of representatives
and senator's will be at the banquet board
Mr.. Tafts acceptance was obtained at
Cincinnati recently when a committee of
prominent members of the Association of
Commerce. accompanied by a committee
of the deep waterways commission. which
will begin a three-day session here Oc-
tober Z, called on the republican candi-
date.
Mr.. Bryan agreed to be present during
long-distanCe telephone conversation
which ,,,t he re, held , last n'ght with Norman E.
tional committee. Mr.. Bryan was called
from his bed at 1 am. at Terre Haute
and the matter Of the invitation discussed.
The democratic leader approved an ac-
ceptance and Mr.. Moody was today noti-
fed of the fact
Non-Partisan Conference.
The coming together of the two men at
present looming largest in the public
eye was made possible by the deep
waters convention, at which from three
to five thousand delegates are to be
present. AS this movement. as we'll as
the Chicago Association of Commerce, is
non-partisan it was felt the occasion was
an excellent one for the meeting of the
two candidates. In extending both invi-
tations the non-political motive of the
banquet was emphasized, and it is ex-
pected that both Mr.. Taft and Mr.. Bryan
will confine their remarks to waterways
and possibly business matters. 1t is
hoped to secure the attendance of J. Pier
pont Morgan, and committee of the local
organization left here today for New YORK
to call upon the financier
Mr.. Moody declared this afternoon that
he had searched the records in vain for
a previous instance of the meeting of two
of the leading presidential candidates
during a campaign.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-11
NAY WIN BIG PRIZES.
Expert Writers on Aviation Foretell
Great Things for Planists.

PARIS. September 1l.-EXpert writers
on aviation this morning devoted columns
in the neWspa pers to the Importance OF
Orville Wrieht's flying feats At Fort
Myer, and liken the effect produced
throughout tie word by this masterful
demonstration TO the circling of the Eiffel
Tower by Santos Dumont in 1900. With
pra cticaI unanimity they hail the Fort
Myer performance as marking the detini .
conquest of the air by man.
A majority of the writer's think that il
is now only a question of a short time
before the Wrghts or some other aero
plauists will win the London Daily Mails
prize OF so 900 for flight from London
10 Manchester and NJ. Mchelins prize OF
500 coo for fight from Paris to the
dome of the cathedral at Clermont-Fer-
rand. This latter competition is open
until 1918.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-11
TROOPS FORCED TO RETIRE.
1000 Persians and Two Companies OF
Kurds Meet Tribesmen.

ST. PETERSBURG, September 1.-THE
Nova Vremya. today publishes dispatch
from Tabriz. dated September .. and
saying that 1900 Persian troops and two
companies of kurds commanded by liza.
tull Khan coming from Maku to the as.
sistance of Ain-E -Dowleh. had been in.
tercepted ten miles from Tabriz by force
of mountain tribesmen, adherents of Sa.
tar Khan The royaists were forced to
retire. Among the wounded is Saliral
Khan one of the royaist leaders.
Continuing. the correspondent says that
heavy artillery and rifle fire was heard
the night of the 9th at Tabriz. but thai
the outcome could not be learned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-11
) Friends Offer Aid.
NEW RECORDS LOOKED FOR.
High Power Automobiles Entered in
Twentv-Four-Hour Test.

NEW YORK, September 11.-Thirteen
high-power automobiles, driven by men
who have participated in many tests of
speed. will start on a twenty-four hour
speed and endurance race at the Brighton
Beach race course tonight. The track has
been dressed and rolled until it Is in al
most perfect condition today. and new
records for the event are looked for UNI
less unfavorable weather develops during
the contest OF the thirteen cars entered
for the race, eleven were at the course
early today. The men who will drive
these care are: Parker and Copra, Clement
and Sartori, Laurent and Marquis. Strang
and Rodgers. Lescault and Robertson, de
Palma, Kitchener and Lynch. milford and
Cobe. Roberts and Martin, Elliott and
Vantine and Kjeldsen and JShasse.
Before the start of the big race there
will be series of races at five, ten and
6fty miles.
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CONTINUED From First Page.)
burning and Silver Islet buildings are be-
lieved to be in great danger. The city is
shrouded in smoke.
Started by Incendiaries.
Special Dispatch to The Star.
MINNEAPOLIS. September 1l-That
many of the forest fires which have swept
the Mesaba range the past week have
been Of incendiary origin was shown last
night when Montenegrans started a fire
In the French settlement at Hibbing. the
metropolis Of the range. Four dwellings
were burned before the flames were ex-
tingushed.
1t is claimed by mine owners and Amer
lean settlers on the range that several of
the forest fires II not all of them, have
been started by MOntenegran French la
bOrers in order to avenge themselves for
fancied wrongs at the hands of their en-
plOyers.
The fires in northern Minnesota are
thought to be under control now and with
favorable weather conditions no great
alarm is felt
Isle Eoyale. located between Duluth and
Calumet. Mich, is surrounded by flames
and it is feared that the summer resort
section will be destroyed.
Jacob Herneanian and his two young
sons were burned to death while trying
to save their home at Otto river, near
Calumet, Mich. from destruction. The
father had taken his family to place of
safety and returned with his sons to fight
the forest fires when they We're overcome
by smoke.
Rescue Of Settlers.
DULUTH, Mimi, September 11.-Details
of the rescue of the north shore settlers
and citizens of Grand Marais from forest
fires several days ago were brought here
today by a Herald correspondent who re-
turned on the steamer America. The cor
respondent was on the steamer Gopher.
which carried the Duluth naval reserves
to the rescue.
For days the citizens of Grand Marais
had looked upon their village as doomed.
Great walls of fire surrounded them.
They fought back the flames with wet
blankets and buckets of water until Gen.
Wood. Commander Eaton and the fifty
men of the Gopher arrived and aided in
the work Of discriminating the flames.
Little by little the fire was driven back.
All day and all night the struggle contin-
ued. and Yhen the sun rose last Thursday
morning the town was saved.
The fire still burns to the northeast of
the town. and back fires will be started
If the wind is favorable.
Affecting scenes were witnessed all
along the north shore of the lake. Home
less settlers fed to the lake shore for
refuge with little food and no clothing
but what they wore. The Gopher coasted
along the shore picking up refugees. The
shore was alive with wild animals Of all
kinds. driven out of the woods by the
fires.
Three men had been forced to take
refuge in the waters of the lake and were
picked up by the Gopher. One woman.
with a pack on her back and sick baby
in her arms. fled three miles from her
homestead to the lake, and was picked up
by a boat
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-11
WILBUR WRIGHT FALLS IN FOG.
Motor Goes Wrong and Aeroplans
Comes to Earth.

Snetisl Cablcgram 10 The Star.
LIE MANS, France, September ll.-Nil-
bur Wright made two flights in his aero-
plane this morning. one of minutes ID
seconds and the other OF 4 minutes II
seconds The ascents were made in
fog so dense that the aeroolane was lost
to sight Immediately after rising.
Arrangements had been made for the
official timing OF a long flight but be-
fore Wright had been flying five minutes
the. motor went wrong, causing the aero
rlane TO fall. No one was hurt
While the motor was being tested after.
ward one of the propellers fell off.