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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-08
.'' ATTENDS HORSE SHOW.
Judge Takes 40-MiIe Drive Across
4' Country to Get There.

White Sulphur Springs, w. Va, Aug.
l.-Candidate Taft today drove 40
miles over the mountains of Virginia
and West Virginia, lent himself as the
chief feature of Grcenbriar county's
first horse show, and in the evening.
led the German at the famous old
Greenbrial hotel. where he will remain
until Monday. Mr.. Taft made no
speeches and contemplatcs none dur
ing the trip.
At $40 O'Clock this morning the
party started from Hot Springs in a
four horse brake, with high uncover
ed seats, bugler and other coaching
attachments. Mrs. Taft occupied the
front scat with the driver Mr.. Taft
and w. Cameron Forbes, vice chair
man of the Philippine commission, had
the middle seat and Gen. Clarence r.
Edwards, chief of the insular bureau
of the war department brought up the
rear. Thomas J. O'Brien, United
States ambassador to Japan, with his
second secretary, Post Wheeler and
Mrs. Wheeler. together with Charlie
Taft, drove in a three seated buck
board. After the first dozen miles
fresh horses We're obtained which
brought the party to the lunch stop,
25 miles from the start at half hour
after noon.
At the horse show, held two miles
from the springs, the 5000 spectators
had been dividing interest between
the track events and watching the en-
trance gate for the Taft wagon. 1t
came at 4 o'clock. Cheers greeted the
arrival. Representative J. w. Gaines
of West Virginia, who had induced
Taft to visit. knowing the candidates
fondness for horses, especially his lik-
ing for jumps, greeted the party. The
exhibition in this class had been de-
layed for the candidates arrival. n
the evening the scene at the ball was
entirely typical Of Southern society,
the hotel was crowded with guests
and the festivities went merrily on
long after the candidate had made
his good night bow and retired.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-08
Repairing Maine Central Tracks.

A crew of men are at work upo.,
the tracks in front of the Maine Cen
trail station, where they are making
extensive alterations. The west bound
track has been planked to make part
of the platform, as in the winter there
mas heretofore been trouble by snow
and ice getting under the planks along
the inside of the track, thus throwing
them out of place. To obviate this
difficulty an extra rail, turned on the
side has been laid alongside of the
main rail, which will make track for
the f1anges of the car wheel and pre-
vent the wearing away Of the plank
ing. The planking between the rails
is also being relaid.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-08
THE PRESIDENT
Assumes Entire Responsibility for the
Negro Soldiers Discharge.

Oyster Bay, Aug. president
Roosevelt in statement issued to-
night made it clear that the entire
responsibility was his for the issuance
of the original order discharging the
battalion of negro soldiers for al
legged participation in the Browns
vile, Texas, rioting and the refusal to
permit a suspension of the order.
The President tonight was shown
the interview which was had today
in Washington with General, H.. c.
Corbin, U. S. A., retired. in which
Gen. Corbin stated that no blame in
the matter rested with Mr.. Taft. At
ter reading the statement he gave out
the following:
General Corbin's statement is alb
solutely correct and it was entirely
proper that he should make it. The
substance of the message from the
President which he quoted was made
public long ago. In the Brownsville
matter the entire responsibility for
issuing the original order and for de-
clining to allow it's suspension was the
Presidents"
In his interview today General Cor
bin stated in substance that Mr.. Taft
was in no way responsible for the or
der discharging the battalion of the
25th Infantry and that in doing so the
secretary of war had obeyed the dl-
rect order of the President. General
Corbin then recounted the events as
they occurred and were published fol-
lowing the Brownsville affair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-08

TO name the successor to Senator AL
pert j. Hopkins and the vote at tomor-
rows primary will, for this one office,
De more Of an advisory character BY
lar the most interesting contest which
IS to be submitted to the decision of the
voters is that in the Republican party
between GOV. Charles S. Denen, who
Is seeking Il denomination. and Former
Gov. Richard Yates for the nomination
tor governor. The fight has been In
tensely bitter on both sides.
Among the candidates in the Demo-
cratic party for nomination for COVER
nor are former Vice President Adiai
r. stevenson of Bloomington and
James Hamiltor Lewis Of Chicago.
1t is believed that it will lake far
longer than usual to obtain the result
at t"morrow's election. To count the
vote for the numerous candidates and
to canvas the returns. will, IT is be-
l1cved. occupy 50 much time that the
result will hardly be known before
Sunday, and even then it may not be
complete.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-08
HALLOWELL WATER SUPPLY.
Report Of the State laboratory OF n.y.
giene on Matter.

Samples of water were taken july 2
from Cascade pond. which water at that
time was berg pump' d into the city
mains These samples were anaiyZeI by
II. y. Evans, State chemist. Below is a
letter from Nj Evans giving a summary
ami detailed account of his analysis:
Augusta. Me. July y, ly)s.
Mr.. Pen rcnEey,
Hallowell. Me.
Dear Sir:-I enclose the results of the
analysis Of the sample of water rom vouI
public supply. and also from Cascade
pond.
on the City farm is feeling the effects OF
the recent drought This is especially
notcea BILE in the increase in the dissolved
orgafiic material of vegetable origin. as
represented by the two ammonias, which
have doubled since the analysis in June
ton in tie water, and it is still safe
drinking water as the vegetable material
will have no effect on the health of the
users of the water.
The sample from the Cascade pond is
at this time. in somewhat better chemical
condition that the sample from the city
farm. In fact it is almost identical with
the water which has come to me from
vorr public supply in times past. and
much closer to the normal condition OF
the City farm water thar is th1t water
in its present condition. This water is
also a safe drinking water.
H. d. EVANS.
Director
The following is the analysis of hotl
waters as returned by Evans:
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Bubar Taken to Hospital.

Arthur Bubar, night operator at the
Telephone Exchange was taken to the
hospital at Augusta yesterday morn
ing. Bubar had been suffering consid-
erably for several days but supposed
his illness was due to indigestion.
Thursday evening before going on duty
he was found in the stock room in an
almost unconscious condition. Medi-
cal aid was summoned and he was
found to be suffering from rupture.
1t was decided that an operation was
necessary and he was taken to the
hospital yesterday morning and the
operation successfully performed.
Bubar is young man about 20 years
of age without home or family and
his case is a particularly sad one.
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SWEEPING REVOLUTION
In Primary Election Law to Be Tried
Today in illinois.

Chicago, Aug. THE new direct pri-
mary law of Illinois declared by it's
friends to be the most effective instru-
ment on any statute book providing for
the expression of political preferences.
will receive it's first test tomorrow.
The initial trial of the new law pre-
ceds an election in which are to be
chosen governor, and all other gener-
al officers of the state. a Legislature
which in turn will choose United
States senator and % congressman. The
vote tomorrow will be the first actual
test of the direct method of choosing
candidates, ina city SO large as Chi
cago.
The present law is the most sweep
ing revolution in political methods
which this state has ever known. Four
ballots will be placed before the voters
tomorrow. These will be from the DEM
oeratic, Republican, ProhibitiOnlst and
Socialist parties. The Independence
party and the Peoples party will not
take part in the primaries. Every voter
as he appears at the polls will be ask
ed to what party he belongs and he
will be allowed to vote for the candi-
dates of that party only. He will be
given the ticket of the party he men,
items and no other.
The men of each party receiving the
largest vote for any position for which
they are candidates will be declared the
nominee of that party for that office.
An exception to this application Of
the law is in the case of the United
States senatorship. The Legislature is
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-08
HOPELESSLY DELUDED.
Candidate Kern Fails to See the
Handwriting on the Wall.

Chicago, Aug. 7.--Declaring that
prospects for Democratic victory were
never more bright in a Presidential
campaign, John j, Kern. Democratic
nominee for Vice President, was a
visitor today at the Democratic head
quarters which were formally opened
at the Auditorium Annex by National
Chairman Mack After a two-hours'
conference with Mr.. Mack on the gen.
eral situation and the discussion of
tentative plans for speaking cam
paign, Mr. Kern left tonight for
Charles City, Iowa, where he will ad-
dress a Chautauqua meeting tomor-
row. -
Chairman Mack had busy time to-
day comforting with national commit
teemen and others who visited head
quarters The heads of the various
sub committees of the national COM
mittee will meet here Monday
Chairman Mack is hopeful that the
Western Passenger Association will
reconsider it's action in declining to
make a special rate to the Bryan mott
fication committee. letter has been
addressed by Mr.. Mack to the secre-
tary of the association asking that in
view of the fact that special rate
was made to the Taft notification COM
mttee that concessions should To-
made for the Democrats.
Mr.. Mack announced today that
John w. Tomlinson. a member of the
executive committee, had been APP
pointed head of the national bureau of
Democratic Clubs with headquarters
in this city and assistants here and
in the East
"Things were never so bright for
Democratic victory" said Mr.. Kern
tonight, land Indiana will certainly
be found in the Democratic column this
year. Not since 1892 have the condi-
tons in Indiana been so favorable for
the Democrats"
Mr.. Kern said that after his notifi-
cation Aug. 25 he will 60 on the stump,
speaking principally in the middle Sec
tions of the country, though he con-
templates a trip through the East.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-08
Church Offices.

First Church of Christ, Scientist: Ser
vice at 1h.4,; subject of lcssnn-s"rnlnn
"Spirit;' testimonial meeting "Wednesday
evening Mt 30
First Baptist church, Rev. l.. ii. Clarke
pastor: Public worship a 1870 with ser
mon I,v the pastor; subject: "Th" Stone
Shall Cry Out of the Wall. and the Eeam
Out OF the Timber Shall Answer IT. Hep
I'LL: Sunday school ut l1.45: evening meet
ing at T. led by the pastor; subject. One
ness"
Highlan! avenue Methodist Episcopal
chulch, Rev. J. r. Clifford pastor: Morn
ing worship with sermon by the pastor At
TO- 2u: Sunday school and Clifford Bibld
class for men at j. NJ: Junior League at
p NJ. devotional service OF the Epw"rth
League,>E,Vciyn Dill leader. at $50 r. NJ
subject: ''Inselfish for the Sake of
Christ" praise and gospel servi>e, led by
the pastor. at 7.3e p. M.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-08
25th Wedding Anniversary.

The friends and neighbors of Elk
Alderman Irving H. Coombs met al
his home on Mt. Vernon street Thurs
day evening to assist in celebrating
the 25th anniversary of his marriage
very pleasant time was enjoyed and
Councilman J. Frank Hodgklns was
called upon for a speech and respond
with remarks appropriate to the occa-
sion. Ice cream and other refresh
ments We're served. The party broke
up at 1880. wishing Mr.. and Mrs
COMBS many more happy years OF
married life.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-08
WATERING Trouuh Hearinq.

The committee of the city council
to whom was referred the matter of
Relocating the watering trough at the
junction of Central and Brunswick
streets will have d meeting on the
spot Saturday at . p. NJ, and give
those in opposition an opportunity to
present their views. There is consld-
erablc opposition to making any
change at all and If a change is to be
made it is suggested that it had better
be made to the junction of streets
nearer the Common. The original
proposition was to remove the trough
to IL point near the property of Mrs.
Lash.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-08
The City Mission.

The City Mission, 31S Water street
has opened with good success. Meet
ings are held every night at 7.30 and
Sundays at go and I p. M. There
will he singing Saturday evening by
the male quartette of South Gar
diner, consisting of Bert Jewell, Jerry
Howell. A. A. Chambers and John K.
Goodwin
The Gardiner Reality Co, has ad-
vertiscd for bids for the new Opera
house which is to be built upon their
lot on Church street. There is like
" to be sharp competition among To-
cal contractors for the job.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-08
Electric Light Troubles.

For about Is minutes around r.
NJ, last evening the electric lights
were shut off This was to remedy
possible trouble in the rear of j. L.
j. Gilson's carriage factory and AVOID
a repetition of the occurance of the
previous night. when the lights were
out for about an hour.
The difficulty Thursday night was
caused by burning off of pin on
an arm of a pole at Farmingdale,
near the Hallowell line. The heavy
rain soaked the arm and cracked an
insulator and on high tension wires,
carrying 10000 volts that was suffi-
Client to produce a short circuit. 1t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-08
MUCH ALIKE.
Rival Idaho Democratic Platforms Do
Not Vary Much.

Wallace. Idaho, Aug. 7.-Except that
the Dubois convention declared for
local option and pronounced strongly
against polygamy, unlawful cohabita-
ton and church in politics, the plat
forms Of both factions of the Demo-
cratic party which split and held
separate conventions last night, are
much alike. The Anti Dubois faction
nominated the following ticket: SEN
ator c. o. Stockslager; Congressman
]. L.. Sewell; Governor M. A Alex
ander.
The Dubois faction last night nomi-
mated a ticket which included: Gov
ernor, w. S. Whitewell, Lempi; state
superintendent of public instruction,
Miss Edna Gillespie, Bingham; United
States senator, William Woods, Sho-
shone. 49,. ,.- ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-08

Miss Barbara Wight entertained q
number of her little friends Friday af-
ternoon with a party given in honor Of
her ninth birthday. Games were en-
joyed upon the lawn until the coming
Of the rain. sent the small people in
side and delicious refreshments of ice
cream and cake, fancy crackers and
fruit We're partaken Of Miss Barbara
was the recipient of many pretty gifts.
Those present were Ethel and Evelyn
Beard, Alice and Kenneth Cobb, Ethel
Black, Louise LaWtOn, Edward Gorton,
Florence Fuss, Maxwell Sawyer, Flor
ence Hudson, Inez Lillcy, Julia and
Julian mclaughlin and Norman
Weeks
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-08
THE HAzING CASE.
Sec. of War Wright Declines to State
What Action Will Be Taken.

oyster Bay, n. Y, Aug. 7.-Secretary
of War Wright, as he left Oyster Bay
at p. M said that he had no state
mcnt to make regarding the decision
reached in his conference with the
President and Col. Scott today on the
West Point hazing cases. He would
not say whether the cadets would be
dismissed or reinstated. Col. Scott re-
fused to say anything, referring his
inquiries to the secretary of war. Cen
eral Wright intimated that some state
ment regarding the matter might be
expected from him when he reached
washington on Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-08

qualifications of doctor of laws, his
Yale degree leaves him where he was.
with three letters he will never use
and hood he will never wear How
much better it would be If the univer-
sitv had the power to bestow on emil
nent citizens titles of some meaning.
Master of enterprise, pormoter of in
dustry. constructive financier. would
be degrees indicating public services
the universities would be qualified to
recognize. We might have c. B. for
civic benefactor, and if the degree of
NJ. f. S. mOst exalted servanD were
adopted no American university would
be in doubt where to bestow it--New
York Times.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-08
Program For Old Home
Week Now Complete.
Great Variety Of Sports and
Entertainment Provided.
Give Us Fine Weather and We'll Have
The Greatest Time Ever!

The program for Old Home week is now
complete and the various committees hav-
Ing the matter in charge should be con-
graduated upon the excellent program
they have pr pared.
'rhe exercises will open Monday even
irg, which will be celebrated as "Auld
1,ang Syne'' night, with the following
program:
Hymn Urne "America'o
BY Mrs. Helen Whiting Jackson
Address of Welcome.
Hon Leroy T. Carleton
Selection Dennis Orchestra
Response.
Selection, Orchestra
Ode, Miss Mary f. Whiting
Historical Sketch Hon. Herbert y; Foster
Address, Governor William I. Cobb
A reception will conclude the evening 8
festivities
Tuesday Is the great day of the cele-
bration and starts with Trade Carnival
at 4. NJ The procession will be formed
on Mars hill and the line If march Will
be through Main to Union street through
Summer Lake and Bowdoin streets by
way of the Lake Front to Green street,
through Main to Royal street and West
crn avenue. and back through Main
street to the Town hall. No autos will
be allowed on the route of procession
from to 11.30 A. NJ
The afternoon will be given up to sports
and races, as follows:
go L. A.. foot race; prize 81.
&c J.. NJ, boat race; prize s..
80 l.. NJ. tub race: prize 81
At the ball ground 1T o'clock.
CREASED! pig race. prize 81.
Ginning creased pole. prize 81.
Potato race, prize 81.
Ea" race, prize 81.
Threc-leSacd race, prize 81
baseball game.
Tuesday evening concert will ne given
at the Town hall hy the Astrela Brothers
Of Bostou-nutc. violin and harp. Miss
Maude Andrews of Augusta. reauer: Miss
Margaret Lcvcrick. contralto, of Brook
line, n. V, assisted by local musical art
lists. The program follows:
1ntelmeZzo from ''Cavaleria Rusticana."
MaScdgni
Orchestra.
Sally AIMS Experience" Hall
Miss Andrews.
Life Blumenthal
Mr.. Woodman.
Down in the Dewy Dell,'' Smart
Miss Cochrane. Mrs. Taggar, Miss Simp-
son, Mrs. Webb, Mrs. Jersey, Mrs. Nc
.'Serenade" with flute obligato, Tile
Orchestra.
L lie 'jUuSIIleItl Lay. fuelpS
Miss Andrews.
(a) This Would l Do" Chapman
CD The Fishers Lullaby" Lane
ic) The Dear Homeland" Slaughter
Miss Leverick
Come with Me-" Camrania
Miss Cochraue, Mrs. Jersey.
Selection from opera Faust Gounod
OrchC stra
Miss Andrews.
THE Lilac Tree Moir
Mrs. Taggart.
Selection from Fra Dfavalo," Auber
Orchestra.
Wednesday Will bring one of the pleas
ATTEST events of the week-the dinner at
the Methodist vestry at Il o'clock, at
which all persons over 20 years of age
are to he entertained. The afternoon will
be given w to reunions. one of the pleas
ATTEST to be that of the First Glass, from
q to 81. of the I.uella l. Beale school
Special services at all the churches in the
evening will close this day.
The roll call of the Lucia F. Beale Stu
dent Association will occur at the High
school building at p. NJ Thursday. =
"A creased pig race and baseball game
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-08
Don't Bust Your
Buttons Laughin'!

Fairview. Lincoln. Neb., Aug. l. The
story of how NJ. l.. Gibson and other
delegates to the Independence League
convention recently held in Chicago were
thrown out of the chamber for openly
supporting Bryan was told to Mr.. BRYAN
by Mr.. Gibson, who was "a delegate from
Portland. Oregon.
Mr.. Gibson brought with him a letter
from Cyrus w. Davis of Waterville,
Maine. who two years ago was the Demo,
cratic candidate for Governor Of that
State, in which it was stated that Maine
would go Democratic by 10000
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-08

The k"nncbcc Light & Heat Co. will
have completed 1900 feet of new gas
main at Farmingdale. Here the old
two-inch pipe has been replaced by a
foGr-inch main, which means a decided
bettermant of the service for Farming
dale patrons. On Central street 1890
feet of new pipe have been placed. The
pipe here is four inches and a new
branch Of the service to accommodate
takers in this section.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-08
NOT WORTH DENYING.
Sec. 6onaparte Has No Idea Of Re-
signing from the Cabinet.

Baltimore, Md, August 7-Attorney
General Bonaparte. disposed of the
recent report that he contemplated
leaving the cabinet after the Novem-
Der election and would be succeeded
by Wade II. Ellis, of Ohio, in the fol-
lowing telegram to the News today
from Lenox, Mass:
Have not the slightest intention of
resigning before the end of present adj
ministration. Have denied this story
SO often that l think further denials
on my part are unnecessary.
(signed) Charles j. Bonaparte"
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All departments Of the International

All departments of the International
Paper Co.'S, plan at Corinth. N. Y,
have ben closed down, following an
order received from the companys
headquarters in New York City.6The
shutdown is for an indefinite time.
Orders have bene issued by the COM
pany that no more pulp would be
shipped to Corinth1 until further no.
tice. Early in the week the employees
in the mills who are members Of un-
ions. decided to resist any reduction
in wages and voted to strike. The
shutdown affects 700 men,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-08
WINTHROP CENTER.

Miss Alice May Douglass Of Bath IL a
guest at Mrs: Fl. j. Bailey's. o..
Miss Maud Wakefield has gone to Hiram
for few days visit with friends.
Mrs F.. NJ. Stanton OF Boston, Is tbs
guest of her sister. Mrs. c. I. Bailey.
Mr. ard Mrs. Frank Briggs and son Of
Philadelphia are at their cottage on Relle
Isle for the month OF August.
Rev. and Mrs. Charles NJ Woodman
and little son Of Portland are guests OF
Mrs. T.. s Woodman at the Highlands,
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WATERv|LLE.

At the Elk's hall next Tuesday even
ing there will take place one OF the
most elaborate OF Hebrew weddings
that has ever occurred in this city.
The contracting parties are 8. Vein
and Miss Mary Silver. both Of this
city. The ceremony will be performed
by Rabbi Shensen OF the Hebrew syn
agogue Of this city and the complete
ritual will be used. Invitations have
been extended to relatives and friends
in New York, Boston, Bangor ana
other places and 1t is expected that
a large number will be present
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-08

Owners of real estate on Church
street are hoping that the treasury
department will look favorably upon
the lot submitted for postoffice site
at the corner of Mechanic and Church
streets With an Opera house and a
postotIice on Church street in addi-
ton to City hall and the several
churches it would be one of the most
attractive streets of the city.