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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-21
UNIVERSITY OF MAINE.
E. L. Towle Wins Prize At Junior
Prize Speaking Contest.

Orono. Me, May 0-(SpecfaD The an
nuai Junior prize speaking contest at the
University of Maine took place in Alumni
hall tonight in the presence of a large
gathering of students and friends. The
prize of sl5 was awarded to L. L. Towle
The evenings program was as follows:
''Juvenals Pictures of Rome
3. F. Keith
'DeMonts and the st. Croix,"
Juvenile Courf' Miss 1: 6. Richardson
T. L. Towle
..T Tlils iseand, Florence p. Haney
paper" w. l.. Emerson
Ship Subsidies" H. A. Rich
Prof, E. w. Lyman, Rev. c. NJ. Clark
and Frof. f. M. Simpson were the
judges. Following the exercises an in
formal dance was held in the gymnasium.
The University of Maine battalion of
cadets underwent a State inspection by
General Davis on Wednesday. The bat
TALON formed in the gymnasium and
headed by the Military Band, marched
to Alumni field with Major Jacobs in
command. The men made a fine appear
ance and during the battalion drill which
followed the inspection We're loudly ap-
plauded by the spectators. General Davis
spoke very highly of the appearance and
work of the battalion.
The Prism which is the annual
year book of the University of Maine
was placed on sale Wednesday ard
without Il doubt it is one of the most
successful ANIMALS which any Junior
class has ever published. The book
contains a great many cuts which
nave been produced perfectly and show
very clearly the fine artistic work of
the different contributors. The grind
section is very well planned and treats
both faculty and students alike as far
as knocks" are concerned. The book
Is bound in the class colors. The board
OF publication is composed of Walter
L. Emerson. editor chief Harry r.
Sutton, business manager, benjamin
L. Roberts. assistant business man
agern t4aEo!d Il 40 eRieh. artist sand
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-21

Bowman spoke on "The Schools Of
Waterville" The first and greatest
thing is the education Of the youth"
said Mr.. Bowman. lie spoke of the
proposed new High school building and
of the establishing of a mechanical
course in the list of studies. He con-
trasted the training Of the country
and city boy.
The greatest asset any community
car have is we'll trained youth" said
Mr. Bowman. He commended To the
attention Of those present the neces-
sity of the mechanical courses in the
schools.
Hon. Harvey D. Eaton spoke of the
interests of the city of Waterville. He
said: "As a community we have much
to be satisfied with" He spoke of the
ranid growth of the city between 1890
and 1908, and of the valuation of
property in this vicinity. He cited
several figures to show the increase
of valuation of taxable property. In
savings banks in Watervile. Oakland
and Fairfield in 1850 there was on de-
post nearly 100000, which has in
creased to over 100000 in the past
Is years.
Mayor Frederick w. Plaisted of
Augusta was then introduced by
Mr.. Purinton. He was glad to be
introduced to the citizens of
this beautiful city. He extended the
congratulations of the people of the
Capital City to the people of Water
vile on their splendid growth. He
-.
of Watervile and told an amusing
story to illustrate. Il have never
said Mayor. Plaisted. conferred Your
beautiful city. or pass through your
beautiful streets. hut I say, this is
certainly Gods country
:, He dwelt considerably upon the;
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-21
In the Police Court,

In the Gardiner police court ycster-
day morning Thomas Mulligan of
Lewiston and Charles Corners of Will
ton pleaded guilty to the charge of
evading fares on the Maine Central
railroad They were each fined s. and
costs, amounting in AL to s10.51 each.
Being unable to pay they We're sent to
Jail for 80 days.
A Randolph young man was ar
raigned for intoxication and fined s.
and costs amounting to Sis. Not
having the wherewithal to pay he had
made up his mind to accept the alt"r-
native of going to Jail for 80 days.
when the gentleman with whom he
boarded stepped forward and paid his
fine to the great relief of the young
man.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-21

of the Baptist church. The following
was the menu:
Lobster BisQue
Radishes Pickles Cucumbcrs Olives
Roast Turkey Dressing
Dreamed Potatoes Green Peas
Cold Tongue Cold Ham
Cabbage SlaW
Lobster Salad
Hot Rolls Strawberries and Cream
Ice Cream. Assorted Cake
Fruit
1115 Coffee 1I15
Cigars
1t was about SO o'clock when
Toastmaster Horace Purinton arose
and raped for order. In few we'll
chosen words he spoke of the rela-
tiOnShip of the merchants of this city,
also of the beauties of the city. He eX-
pressed his regrets about the absence
of Mayor l.. G.. Bunker. Il received Il
letter from him in which he stated
that he would be unable to come, but
he need not have done this, for we
all know that he has the best interests
of the city at heart and it was only
for some unavoidable reason that he is
not here"
Dennis Il. Bowman, superintendent
of schools, was the first speaker Supt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-21

On Saturday last Parker Talbot. a
well known local character, was ar
rested by officer TasEer of Randolph
for intoxication. Parker was re-
leased from custody during the
Sabbath upon his promise to appear in
court Monday forenoon before Judge
Campbell. The judge waited all the
forenoon for the offender. but he did
not appear nor were the officers able
by dilIigent search to discover him
either in Gardiner or Randolph. APP
parently Talbot went to Augusta and
conducted himself as he is accustomed
to when at home as he was before the
Augusta court on a charge of intoXi-
cation Tuesday morning and was
given a 80 days Jail sentence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-21
Joseph M. Foster.

The death Of Joseph M. Foster oc-
CURED in the Home hospital Tuesday
evening, the cause being chronic cys-
tits Mr.. Foster was born in Mont
vile, Nc, March 2, 1914 and was a
millman by occupation. He enlisted in
Co. !. 14th Me. Inf. and was trans
ferred to Co d. in the field in Louisi-
ana and was finally mustered out at
Augusta. Me- Aug. 20, 1865. He was
admitted to the Home from Knox
county, Me, Aug. 8, 1908.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-21
THE WATERv|LLE
BOARD OF TRADE
Has Most Successful Annual Ban:
quet Yet Held---Stirring Speech
es===Many Guests Present.

roads in the State and of their quality
He stated that the roads in Augusta
and Waterville were vastly different
He spoke of needs of good roads and
said that in Augusta and vicinity 81
miles had been mecademized, more
than all the other cities in the State
had built in that year. It cost about
$4,000, which was raised and IL sink
ing fund organized. On those So miles
of road. about $50 a mile is spent for
temporary repairs each year. The good
road not only helped the farmer but
the residents of city as well.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-21

DR.. Max Verworn. professor OF physl-
o,ogv and director of the physiological
institute of the University of Coffin
GEN. has been appointed by Kaiser Will
helm professor at Columbia University
for the year 19OS-'o9. The appoint
ment was made upon the recommends
ton Of the Prussian Minister OF f-ou-
cation. Professor Nerworn IS eX-
pected to arrive in New York late IN
Au-ret. He is one of the most as
tinguished of living phys:ologists and
has received high honors in Germany,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-21

The annual banquet of the Water
vile Board of Trade was held last
evening at the Elks' hall and the oc-
casion was the grandest ever ar
ranged by the board. In attendance
there were nearly 200 seated and a
most bOuntifuI supper was served Dy
Caterer Judkins of Oakland, who had
an efficient corps of walters under his
direction.
1t was about I O'Clock when the
members OF the board and others filed
into the spacious banquet hall. Prayer
was offered by Rev. f. G. WhttemCre
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-21
THE ATLANTIC FLEET
Having Roushest Weather Of Trip on
Cruise Up Pacific Coast.

Los Angeles. Calf, May 2O.-The
Atlantic fleet is encountering off the
coast of Oregon the heaviest seas since
it left Hampton Roads. is the news
that the United Wireless Telegraph
Office in this city received last night
from the flagship The ships are
struggling against a stormy headwind
and making slow progress IN the
tempestuous seas.
Newport. Oregon, May 2o.-The bat
tIeship fleet passed Yaquina bay. at D
o'clock this morning, about 20 miles
off shore.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-21
TocUs 7; sHAMRoCkS 6.
Tho Hnms Team Defeats Strong AZ
aregaton from Gardiner.

A very good game was played on the
Home diamond last night between the
Home team and the Shamrocks of Gardi-
nor. Togus winning by one score In the
eighth inning. which was the last. ana
was made by Stott on long fly to CEN
ter field by Schueler and was muffed by
Kennedy. The feature of the game was
the pitching Of Schueler and the two-base
hit by Stott. The team needs some prac-
tice, to be sure. but as whole they play
very good ball at the first of the season
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-21

Thomas Wilson. member OF the
crew of the Gloucester schooner Slade
9roton. fell off Long wharf at New
mort. r. l., late Tuesday afternoon and
was drowned He was "a years old
and lived at 20 Main street. Glouces-
tor. He was native Of New
Fotfndland. His body was recovered
by d diver from the naval training
station about an hour later ana VIII
be sent to his home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-21
Michigan Instructs for Bryan.

Lansing, Mich, May 20-The Demo-
cratic state convention late today
unanimously adopted resolutions IN
structng Michigan's delegation to the
national convention at Denver to vote
as a unit for the nomination of Will
liam J. Bryan for President until he
is nominated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-21

Richard w. Rogers, son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Wayman Il. Rogers died Tuesday,
night at the family residence, 1872
Water street. His age was years 81
months The cause Of death was TIM. ;
CIRCULAR meningitis. Funeral services
will be held Thursday at T. NJ. from
the family residence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-21

Judge Septimus J. Hanna. who
lectured Tuesday night at the First
Church of Christ. Scientist left yestar-
day for Cleveland, Ohio, which he will
deliver his lecture upon christian
Science, the Religion of the Bible" {
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-21
NcCurdy out. hit by battCd ball.
SHAMROCKS.

Earned runs-Togus 3. shamrocks l.,
1'wo-base hit-Stott.. Stolen bases-To-
gus g. Shamrocks 3. Struck out-by
Schueier .. by 1ibbitss s. Hit BY pitched
ball-Boudway. Wild pitch-InsuS .
Passed ball-Togus 2. Shamrccks : Base
on balls-'rogus 3 ShamOcks 2. SacIlnce
hits-Stinson, Reyes. Umpire. Reed
Time. 120 Attendance, 800.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-21

Mrs, Anna Simpson and son, Harry
left on the boat Tuesday afternoon for
Washington, ID. G. While in Randolnb
they were guests of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. w
Hinkley, Windsor street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-21
South Carolina Solid for Bryan.

Columbia, S. G., May 20.-By vote
so nearly unanimous that no division
was called for. the South Carolina
state Democratic convention today de-
cded to instruct its delegates to the
national convention for Bryan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-21
johnson Has One Alabama Delegate.

Mobile, Ala, May 2o.-Returns FROM
every box in the city and county SHOW
that Mondays primary gave Gov. Jcha
A. Johnson a majority Of 11ot votes.
DIR. r. NJ. Cunningham, q Johnson dele
gate. has been elected by a good ma
jority.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-21

Gen. Beal Command, No. %, U. V. u,
will hold it's regular meeting in the
G. A. R. hall tonight and all members
should be present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-21
A CURE FOR
PRICKLY HEAT

To stop the itching of skin rashes,
wet the broken out flesh with X-Zalia.
This cooling, soothing liquid stops tbs
spreading of the rash; takes out all
the itching and quickly heals the
flesh.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-21
$10,00O,00O Widow Pension,

Washington, May 19-The general
deficiency appropriation bill as re-
ported carries $17,342572 Of this
amount s10000,O00 is for pensions
mada necessary by the widows pen
sion act passed at this session and
aisp by the OLD age pension act Of Feb
rufTy,0 1897. -. r, 49,, - -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-21

2. II. Beane is now ready for. all
demands upon his ice cream depart
ment. Full summer stock is now
ready to be served over the counter
ard supplied to families. Harlequin,
chocolate, strawberry and vanilla
havors. The harlequin brick is the
favoritc
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-21

T.. J. Arnold went to Augusta yes
terday and returned with a new Ber-
wick automobile which he has recently
purchased. 1t is 4 small but handsome
and speedy machine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-21
Missouri Delegates for Bryan.

Jefferson City, Mo, May 20.-The
Democratic state convention here to-
day instructed Missouri's So delegates
to vote as unit for VIM. j. Bryan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-21

Jesse II. Mason, George r. Swcetser,
Ballard F. Keith. Forrest B. Snow.
Frederick D. Knight. Florence T.. Har-
vey, Joe w. Gerrity and Harry l..
Farnham, associate editors.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-21
GARDINER.

Rev. FIR. jeremiah Mccarthy, fornor
rector Of st. Josephs, now of Bangor
was the cues. yesterday of Rev. FIR o
II. Rcardon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-21

The Waterville High school baseball
team went to Augusta yesterday at
tcrnoon to play Cony. Many of the
students accompanied the team and
they were rendered a reception in the
evening
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-21

Martin Moran returned to the Home
yesterday, after passing furlough ii
Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-21
Alaska Decides for BRYAN.

Juneau. Alaska. May 2O.-At the
Alaska Democratic convention last
night delegates to the Denver conven-
ton were instructed to support Bryan
for President
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-21

All baseball players in the Home are
requested to. meet in the band quar-
tiers tonight after supper to elect a
captain for the first and second teams.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-21

Joseph Hunt reported for duty yes
terday from an extended furlough in
Attleboro, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-21

Charles Haskell left the. Home yes.
terday on a furlough to Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-21

Emery S. Adell OF South Gardiner
was calling on friends at the Home
yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-21

Thomas A. Carver, late Co. E. SD
Mass. Inf, has been granted an hon.
orable discharge from the Home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-21

The Unitarian social will be held in
the Ware parlors Thursday, May 49,
instead of May 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-21

Otto G. Leinhardt went to New York
City yesterday to pass a furlough with
his family.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-21

Charles H. Brown was granted q
furlough yesterday to visit Fairfield.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-21

The municipality of Vienna has pub
lie debt of exceptional magnitude. which
it now proposes to increase by the pur-
chase of coal mines in Moravia
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-21
NATIONAL HOME.

Omcer OF the day. Capt. G. A. l..
Snow. .
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-21
Today's Concert.
March-"The Flag of Victory. -

Won Blon
o,,o,+,,r> .Ng,,itary" Puerner
W.,ts".( "Acadeu,v" Missud
S.snntto, CROW "a Gaiety Girl" Kerker
ScEottiacbn 'Danhne Laurcndeau
Fantasia--'Gems of Stephen Foster
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-21
Local N office

Dance tonight in A. 10. wv. hail.
Music by Lees Orchestra. may21d1t
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1908-08-21
FIRE DESTROYS HOTEL
AT LAWRENcEBURG

LAWRENCEBURG, Tenn, Aug. IL
Fire this morning at 4 o'clock de-
stroyed the Central Hotel at this
place. The origin of the fire is I'M
known, as It started in an upstairs
room, which was unoccupied George
Harter, who was in charge of the
hotel, carried $1,000 insurance, which
Will about cover his loss. The build.
ing was owned by Mrs. Annie Selle,
and was insured for $1,000, which will
cover about half of the loss. This is
the second disaster that this town has
suffered within the last month from
nre, and the people are anxiously
awaiting the completion of the water
work system, which is now in order
Of construction, as the loss in both
hres would have been considerably
smaller had the waterworks system
been in operation.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1908-08-21
EXPLOSION OF
HIS BALLOON
TWO. INJURIES OTHERS AT
FRANcC-5RITiSH Ex-
POSITION.

LONDON. Aug. 1.-Two persons
were killed and six others injured by
the explosion this morning at the
Franco-British exhibition of the en-
velope of the balloan owned by Capt.
Lovelace of the New York Aero Club.
Preparations for an ascent were
being made when the accident &C.
CURED. Hhe cause is supposed to
have been the throwing down of a
lighted match.
Miss Hill, aged rs, Secretary to-
Capt. Lovelace, was one of the per-
sons killed. She was burned to
cinder. The other person killed, a
man, and the six men who sustained
injuries, also were employed by Capt.
Lovelace.
Capt. Lovelace's clothes were
burned, but otherwise he sustained no
INJURIES
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1908-08-21
STRANGER JUMPS
FROM FAST TRAIN
MAN MAKES PERkLoUS LEAP
FROM SOUTHERN MOVING CAR
NEAR KNOXVILLE.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn, Aug, IA
man who is believed to be George
Henry Smith, New York newspaper
man and publisher. jumped from
Southern train three miles east of
Knoxville this morning while the train
was running thirty miles an hour His
disappearance was noted from the
train when one of the yesdbules vas
found open. Search was made at the
point where he jumped several hours
afterwards revealed a dress suit case
in which were letters addressed to
Mr.. Smith. His Panama hat was
found nearby, and also his eyeglasses,
but no trace could be found of the
man.
Smith had been in Knoxville on
business for the past week, and it is
known that he took the train from
which some passenger jumped. There
is no explanation of the affair except
that Mr.. Smith became temporarily
Insane
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1908-08-21

Of Tennessee ought not to i've for e
day only Il ought % look a huadre,
years ahead. Nifty years ahead. W,
are not herr for ourselves. We an,
here for future generations, and 1 sa,
it would be a wise policy on the par
Of the State 10 buy up cheap. waste
denuded lands In every county where
they exist, especially at the head
waters Of streams and along the
banks OF streams and let the State
own them, and in a few years they
will be covered with a rich growth OF
small timber and in fifty or seventy
five years the State will own wealth
in these lands that can now be
bought for 90 cents or 81, or S., or SO
if you please.
Now another clause in this plat
form. But before l get to that | wish
to call your attention to the condition
of our Safe debt The State of Ten
nessee, sharing in the general pros
perity of the Nation for many years
past, has had large surplus revenue
and under the funding act of 1899
about four millions and a quarter of
that debt has been paid of and re-
tired, leaving the sum of about $12,-
100000 of the existing outstanding in
debtedness of our Sate-a mere drop
In the bucket compared to our re-
sources, and Small as it is now, it
will grow smaller and smaller in pro-
portion to our population and our
ability to pay as the years go by.
And hence l doubt the policy of Con-
inuing to take the taxes of the peo-
lie to pay off that debt at the rate of
which it has been extinguished, and
hat the Legislature ought to pass
law for the refunding of those bonds
t a low rate of interest, such of
hem as can be refunded, on long
ime and low interest, so that all the
that we gather in the shape
f taxes may be applied to bringing
MS State to the front in the efic-
,ncy of its administration in every |
apartment. }
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1908-08-21
WORK THAT TELLS.
plenty of 1t Has Been Done Right
Here in Columbia.

Cures that last are cures that tell.
To thoroughly know the virtues OF
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cures and see II they prove permanent.
Doans Kidney Pills stand this test,
and plenty of proof exists right here
in Columbia. People who testified
years ago to relief from backache, kid
ney and urinary disorders, now declare
that relief was permanent and the cure
perfect. How can any Columbia sur
ferer longer doubt the evidence?
r. L. Jeter, Of e. Ninth St, Column
bia. Tenn, says: II suffered from
kidney trouble for over FIVE years.
was hardly in a condition to work, as
my back was so weak and painful that
it was difficult for me to stoop.
| had heavy, dull backache and con.
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colored and altogether too frequent In
their action. / finally saw Doan's
Kidney Pills recommended for similar
complaints and procured box at
Adams & Martins drug store. They
cured me entirely" (From state
ment given June 2, 1903.)
A Permanent Cure.
On May Both, 1907, Mr. Jeter con.
firmed his previous statement In the
following words. / can recommend
Doan's Kidney Pills just as strongly
today as when gave a statement
over four years ago endorsing them.
! am happy to say that during the
intervening years, have not had the
slightest symptom of recurrence OF
kidney disease"
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