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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-14
CRAMPS FORCE MoD0n0uGH
TO GIVE UP LONG SWIM.

Boston, Aug 13.-After being in the
water for three hours and five min
utes and after having swan half the
distance, John McDonough, an inspec-
tor of the sewer department of the
city of Boston, was forced to stop IN
his attempt to reach Boston light from
the Charlestown bridge yesterday be-
cause of the extreme low temperature
and rough water. Cramps caused MIN
to finally quit. when he was apparently
fresh ana strong.
In two weeks he will make another
attempt, as he believes it is within
his power to accomplish the feat.
McDonough was accompanied by
Timothy Gilagan, Martin Clougherty
DR.. Joseph Santosuosso and ID. ]. Sullf-
var. the old-time oarslnan. Melon
ough swan for about six miles with
out any great trouble. using power
full breast stroke.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-14
AERRESnOFF READY TO
BUILD CUP DEFENDER

Providencetown, Aug. IN. G.
Herreshoff is cruising with the tcet on
the steamer Roamer, accompanied by
his family He came ashore here. When
told that the fleet was Herreshon
fleet, lie smiled and replied: "Others'
too, are getting their share OF the
prizes"
When told of Sir Thomas Upton
announcement that he would soon
challenge for a race for the America
cup and ask the New York club to
meet him with ?0-footer built under
the present club rules, Mr.. Herreshoff
said:
He is still after the cup and seems
as determined as ever, but if his chal-
lenee is accepted he will find us ready
for him with anything he likes to
bring"
"A 9O-footer under the rule will be g
big boat, won't it. MIR. Herreshoff?'
mo, not so very big. but it won't be
as fast as yacht built under the ole
rule" was the reply.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-14
JApS MAKE UMPIRE
RESIGN MS POSITION.

Honolulu Aug. 13.-Baseball enthu-
siasm among the Japanese here has
been aroused to such keen degree by
the playing of the baseball teams from
the japanese college of Kelo, at Toxic,
that the umpire with local teams has
been forced to resign, and the japanese
are expressing much strong feeling over
his decisions.
The Japanese team has been playing
with all the local organizations and
during the fleets stay met teams made
up of sailors from the various ships
The japanese have been enthusiastic
in their support of their countrymen
and have vociferously protested against
some of the umpire's decisions. The
umpire, local official out Of Difference
to the japanese complaints, has refused
to ofiiciate at future games.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-14
SIIDiHIEeAA.
Reunion Of Famous Sd
Maine Regiment.

The 34th annual meeting of the Sd
Maine Regiment Association was held
in this town Wednesday. The advance
guard arrived on the afternoon train
of the previous day, but the most OF the
veterans many Of whom were accom-
panied by their wives, came in on the
1926 train that day.
The veterans were met at the station
by detachment from Russell Post,
No. sc, G. A. r, in command of Charles
Smith, and were escorted to Milburn
hall, where the business meeting was
held. Col A. S. Bangs of Augusta
president of the association, called the
meeting to order and prayer was Of
fered by the chaplain. The address OF
welcome was given by DR.. Fred A.
Leitch, pastor Of the Centenary Meth
odist church, and this was responded
to by President Bangs. During the
past year ten members have died.
The roll call was answered to by 81
comrades. Letters were read from
MANY absent members including Gen.
o. O. Howard of Burlington. VT, who
was unable to be present owing TO
lecture engagement in the West. The
following officers were elected: Pr2sl-
dent. jefferson Savage Of SkoWhegan;
vice presidents. II. A. Falls of Bever-
ly, Mass, and F. B. Williams of Rich
mend; secretary, William McDavfd of
Augusta; treasurer. G. S. Fuller OF
Hallowell; chaplain. j. f. Nye of Au-
burn.
Dinner was served to the visitors in
~ ID bau nv the ladies' of the WO-
mans Relief Corps. The committee In
charge was composed of Mrs. Alice
Crafram, Mrs. s. F. Emerson and Mrs.
J. F.. Baker During the afternoon a
trolley car ride was enjoyed to Lake
wood. In the evening a campfire was
held in Grand Army hall Speeches
were made by many of the veterans
ard several citizens. The date ana
place of holding the next annual meet
ing was left with the committee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-14
BASEBALL NOTES.

For the third time in as many year,
the Old Timers of Boston basebaii i''s-
tory had fine weather for their ou.-
ing at John Twins place on Pedoocks
island. The weather probably had
lot to do with the size of the crown,
which numbered at least 1000, anu
which was made up almost wholly u
former well-known players OF grea''
or less antiquity. Incidental to the ie'-
tivities of the day full game OF h'ne
innings was played between teams
made up of former diamond stars NV
younger Old Timers won from the ilio' :
ancient antagonists by score o.
to 3
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-14
CAMPM EXITING.
Continued from Page One.)

solo and instrumental music. The
solos We're given in fine style and
We're well received and heartily ap-
plauded. The solos were rendered by
Mrs. Rudolph Ellie and Miss Ruth
Stevens of Somerville, Mass, Miss
Irere Roak of Attleboro, III. w. Hobbs
of Waverly, ana Ralph Fader of Rox-
bury with solos on the violin. Refresh
ments were served. Mrs. Eugene G.
West of Orange, N. j., gave a fina
graphaphone concert with seicctloEy
from noted opera singers. The commit.
tee in charge was Mrs. H. W. Hobbs,
Mrs. w. c. Blair, Mrs. John Brook.
ings, Mrs. NJ. p. Fader, Rev. q. O.
Sherwood and H w. Hobbs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-14
BILLS ARE APPROVED
And How Can Portland Water Dis
trict Help Paying Them?

Portland Me-, Aug. Ill ne opium
of those citizens who believe that the
fees of the attorneys, engineers ana
accountant for the Portland Water
District are excessive, crystalized this
morning when ]. II. Hamlen and his
attorney H. NJ. Verrill appeared before
the trustees and asked that itemiZed
bills be submitted 1t developed that
the trustees had approved all the bills
and that the act provided for a review
by Judges of the supreme court only
when there was dispute between the
trustees and the men employed. The
next step was to propose to the trus-
tees that they ask Herbert NJ. Heath
to Voluntarily submit his bill for re-
view. This proposition was submitted
to him by telephone, but he would not
permit it, This decision was sent to
Mr.. Hamlen and his attorney for their
consideration and there the matter
rests Mr.. Hamlen has not yet de-
cided whether he will pursue the mat
ter any further or not.
Mr.. Hamlen dictated the following
statement: '"This morning while COM
ing into town on the early tram ! reau
the report of the Water District COM
nissioners and l was greatly surprised.
The charges of the attorneys and cx-
perts all seemed so preposterous ana
exorbitant to me that l decided to IN
yestigate l found that the anticipated
high charges of certain attorneys ana
experts had resulted as was prophecled.
7 therefore consulted my attorneys,
Verrill. Hale and Booth, to learn OF
the legal effect Of the act for the es-
Establishment Of the Water District. Al
ter consulting them, l called upon the
treasurer of the commission and notl-
fed him / should ask for temporary
| Injunction restraining all payments I'M
| til a hearing could be had.
I fortunately found that all the
checks for payment in every case but
ono were on hand all written ont ana
ready to be mailed. One check had al
ready been mailed to one of the experts
| who has located at Boston. He had
bern urging the commission for some
| time to pay him and the check had
heen forwarded and there was no way
in which to stop payment. The others
| were about to lie mailed but on my
exposition of the situation the treas
/ .
them until further action could be con-
sidered and taken by the citizens in
| terested. l am therefore Withholding
NV application for the injunction pend
ing the decision of the commission
who are, I understand, deciding as to
| their future action.
After the trustees had had their meet
ing with Mr. Hamlen it was stated In
their behalf that they had at first regard
| cd the amount of the charges as Excess
siye. but after considering the matter Tor
several weeks and studying the amount
and character of the work which hac
been done, the trustees decided that the
accounts should be paid If. however
there was to be opposition on the part OF
citizens the board was willing to lister
to what tho people had to say and so fal
as possible would be guided by thell
wishes concerning the matter. 1t wa:
stated that the trustees would meet Mr.
Ham,en again tomorrow.
The bills rendered are reported as fol
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-14

Among those who did not register at
the dinner yesterday was Alfred Jew
ell lifelong resident of Winthrop
who used to be in trade here for many
years Mr.. Jewell is Sc years old and
is smart for a man Of his years.
In the evening there was a concert
in the hall by Chambers Orchestra of
Portland. There was a good attend
ance AMI though the weather was
warm a good time was enjoyed.
Tomorrow will be Picnic day at Is
land Park. Two cars will leave Hanna
ford's at II o'clock and a good time
is assured to those who go.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-14

Terrific Storms
Around Bangor,

Bangor. Me, Aug. ia series or
terrific electric storms with continuous
lightning and heavy downpour OF RAIN
ccntered over and to the north of the
city from to 9 o'clock tonight, strlk-
ing in many places but with a compar-
atively small aggregate Of damage
The heaviest storm broke over the
city about $50. A bolt burned out the
main switchboard in the distributing
station Of the Bangor Railway and Elec-
trio Co, paralyZing the trolley and the
light and power service of the city,
cutting off all lights except the NUM-
cipal street lighting service. leaving
many business places and residences IN
darkness All telephone connection
east and north of the city is cut OH.
A bolt wrecked the tower of the PARK
er & Peakes shoe factory and another
struck the Brewer Congregational
church Residences on Elm street.
East Summer street and stable on
Third street were hit and more or less
injured by the fire which started.
The heaviest loss reported was the
extensive farm buildings of Charles o.
Richardson. a dairyman, IN East Dali
gor. four miles out. Lightning struck
the barn, killing COW which 1arii
hand was milking, but not inJurlng tne
man. The fire spread through the
barn. which was destroyed with Is
COWS. four horses, carriages. farming
tools and IS tons of hay. The hre
spread to the ell and house, and every
building on the place was levelled. Inc
loss will be $4,000; partially insured
Fires were seen in several directions
from the city, but none have been 10
Gated. as nearly all lines OF commuhl-
tiap are ont off.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-14
FIRE VASSALBORO.
John Morrill, Losses Barn and Con
tents in Last Nights Shower.

East Vassalboro. Me. Aug. ID
(SpeciaD.-A large barn owned by
John Morrill,. who lives about two
miles out on the South China road,
was struck by lightning in last even
iny's shower and destroyed together
with about 40 tons of hay. 10000
shingles, 10000 feet of lumber and
farming tools, etc. The loss Will be
from $1,000 to $500: no insurance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-14
Papke Whips
Two Opponents.

Boston, Aug 13-Bll Papke OF Illinois
made short work of two bouts at the
Armo,y Athletic Clubs meet tonight.
John Carroll of Brooklyn, n. Y, who was
the first to meet him. was SO severely
punished in the second round that the
referee stopped the fight. In the second
bout Frank Manlelle of Pawtuchet went
down and out in the first round.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-14
~ others 90, eHt
edicinexx.~sr.

Dixheld, Me-, Sept. S, 1906.
my mother has used the L. F.
Atwood's Bitters in her family for
over twenty-five years. For sick
headache they have no equal.''
Jenney M. l3enney.
If you suffer from headache, indiges-
ton, biliousness or torpid liver, you
can quickly and permanently remove
the cause of these ailments with Il. F."
Atwood's Bitters. A few doses will
make a blessed change in your condi-
tion-begiu to-day. a6c. at druggists.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-14
BOXING NOTES.

A cable message from Tommy Burns
reveals the fact that Tommy agrees
to meet Stanley Ketchel when the lat
ter has beaten Philadelphia Jack O'Bri-
en-. AS the San Francisco and Los
Angeles sports are sore on Jack. there
does not see to be much of a chance
for a bout with him and Ketch as the
urincip3lS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-14

Bert Keyes of New York outpointed
Billy Ryan of Syracuse in their six
round fight at the Bijou A. c. Wednes-
day night at Binghamton, N. Y. Ryan
clinched throughout the contest and
Keyes was the aggressor in every
round In the preliminaries Paddy
Sullivan stopped Walter Camau in five
rounds and Jimmy Moran drew with
George Hoey.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-14
10000 EauIes Parade in Seattle.

Seattle, Wash, Aug. 13.-Twelve
thousand members of the Fraternal
Order of Eagles from every corner of
North America paraded through the
streets of Seattle today, cheered by a
throng of citizens and visitors that all
but blocked their passage. Magnihceht
uniforms, bands and crack drill teams
made UP the parade.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-14
INSTANTLY KILLED.
Paul Banda, Greek, Struck by
Lightning at Island Falls.

Island Falls, Me, Aug. 13.-Paul
Blanda Greek, was struck by light
ming and instantly killed during
severe storm late this afternoon.
Reports received here indicate that
the storm was general over eastern
Maine. The electrical display was par
ticularly vivid and telephone and tele-
graph services were seriously inter-
rupted
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-14

The case of S. John Lamoreaux of
North Adams, former Republican rep
resentative from that district, who was
charged with accepting gratuity, was
placed on file by the superior court in
Boston Thursday, following a recon-
mendation to that effect by Assistant
District Attorney NJ. ]. Dwyer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-14

The Cleveland American League
Baseball Club has bought Wilbur
Goode from the Akron, O., Ohio and
Pennsylvania League team. Goode is
an outfielder with a good record as a
batter and base runner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-14
Coates Wins Tennis Tournament.

Bar Harbor, Me, Aug 13.-1n the
finals of the annual championship golf
tournament for the Kebo cup A. II.
defeating T. Briggs of Boston four up
and three to play.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-14

\ heavy electrical storm passed over
Worcester, Mass. Thursday night and
lightning struck in several places in
surrounding towns without. however.
causing great damage. In Worcester
the rain fall was remarkable. amount
ing TO three-quarters Of an inch in 80
minutes
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-14

The Second Baptist church at Palmer.
Mass. a wooden structure half a CEN
tnry all and valued with it's furnish
ings at $4,000. was burned Thursday
night The fire is believed to have been
caused by lightning. All the contents
of the building We're destroyed,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-14

Three base hits-Roper, Paquet. BH SEES
on balls. OF Gibbs G. off Cox :: Struck
out-By Gibbs 5. by Cox Z. Sacrifice hits
Baegans ,. Hit by pitched hall--Bassans,
Gibbs. Wild pitch-Gibbs Umpire, JohH
Kelley. Time, LAS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-14

Base on balls-Off Parsons 3. of r. Full
Ter .. Struck out-By Parsons a. by Har-
riEgton G. Two-base hits-DOsty. Parsons
., Kane. Perry, Harrington: Three ba SO
hit--Gale Hit by pitched ball-fork. UNI
pire, Day. Scorer, Benson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-14
MORE SUCCESSFUL FLIGHTS.
Wriaht's Aeroplane Seems to Work
Better Every Day.

Lemans. France, Aug. 13.-The
Wright aeroplane suffered an accident
which will take several days and pos
sibly week to make good. After two
snpurb flights Wilbur Wright tried
new and daring method Of descent. He
stopped the motor at a height OF -
feet and tried to come to earth on a
gradual descending glide. The calcula-
lions were not absolutely correct and
the left wing of the aeroplane came in
contact with the ground. This tore the
frame of the machine. Mr.. Wright
Was not injured.
Mr.. Wright said he did not regard
the accident as serious and explained
that they were only incidental expert
enccs devoted to acquiring compieie
mastery of the difficulties of aviation
ana the execution of new maneuvers-
Mr.. virgins first flight today ecllps-
ed all his former efforts. lie maze
seven complete tours of the held over
the tons Of the trees. According 10 the
official time he was in the air y
minutes and SO seconds. The aeroplan-
list was incommoded by lo-miie
breeze, but in spite of this he showed
greater facility in maneuvcring than n"
did when there was a dead calm HIS
landing was easy and successful in eV-
cry way.
Mr.. Xyl:eht's second flight. which last
ed two Minutes was novel one. me
aeroplanist scared and descended at WILL
executing bewildering turns. Suddenly,
as viewed from the grandstand. the ma
chine lost its speed and began curving
toward the earth. All appeared to be go
ing we'll until 1t was tilted to leeWard
and the delicate framework struck the
ground with the result that It was de-
ranged and torn.
Mr. Wright calmly stepped out and eX-
amine.l the wreck. He was quickly sur
rounded by an army of friends t" whom
no quietly explained that there had been
no accident in the air. but that he had
merely decided to try a new descent. He
shut off the motor at a height of % feet
and cndeavored to float downward. The
real cause of the accident was the AZ
tempt to land exactly on the spot of his
departure. In lifting the planes at the
last moment in ar attempt to continue the
gliding progress he pulled the left plane
too sharply.
The damage can be repaired easily, AL
though because OF the absence of the
necessary material the work will require
several days.
Friedrichschafen, Aug. 13.-Count
Zeppelin made the following statement
to the representative of The Associated
Press:
II am heartily gratified at the sue
cess obtained by Wilbur Wright AT
I.Amans, the more so because l have
always considered the efforts of
Americans as greatly advancing the fl
nal solution of the aerial problem. This
was SO even during the period when
others said that aerial navigation was
all humbug. l cannot see. however,
that Mr.. Wrights success will mimi
mize the utility Of my airships. While
/ readily admit that the thickness Of
a balloon always must be reckoned
with, yet the motor balloon Is means
of conveyance certainly is superior to
the aeroplane."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-14
RACCYLUC WINS
THE KNIGHTS CUP.

Marblehead, Mass, Aug. BY finish
ing second in the dory race today the
Rasgylug owned by S. H. Brown, j..
won the Knights cup. for which four
boats from Maine and four from this state
have been cortendng during the past
three days. The Raggylug came in third
on Tuest.av first yesterday and second
TODAY, mating the best average
The race today was sailed in a fine
southwest breeze and all four of the
Massachusetts dories finished ahead of
the Maine boats. Summary:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-14
ADDITIONAL SPORTING news.
Continued from
CONTINUED from Page Four.)
Kirby Winner at
R0ckland Races,

Rockland, Me-, Aug. 1S.-(speciaD'-
Despite bad going over heavy track
there were some fine racing today al
Knox Trotting park. The feature OF
the races has been the persistent WIN
ming of Kirby, who has taken hve out
of the six events in which his horses
have started in the past two days
Trixey s.. who met with an accident
Yesterday, was in no condition 10 start
TODAY. She went in and made a plucky
fight, finishing two heats Of the 10
event but was distanced in the third
heat.
Every event on today's card was hot
Nv contested and although owing 10
the condition of the track II was I'M
possible to make fast time put edcii
heat was a pretty contest, with MOST
of the starters hanging together IN a
bunch and with only two horses dis-
tanced in the dozen heats trotted dur
ing the day. Kirby came IN LOT Hrs'
money i'm each of today's events. cap
turing the 2.15 trot and pace arter SIX
heats had been trotted to decide IL ana
getting away with both the other races
races in straight heats.
Tn tho 2.15. which was as hotly con-
tested as event as was ever seen on
the local track, he brought Florence
= nnder the wire first in the first neat
while in the second heat Stanley LED the
fiel1 and Kirby's horse was n1tn uiluel
the wire Blanche B. came IN third III
tho next two heats and after that led
the field to the finish in two meats,
After this race there was not neat
in which Kirby did not bring ms eh'ry
under the wire ahead of the field, TAX
inr the 2.27 trot with Emily Gale anu
tho . 20 trot and pace with Via Malo.
The summaries:
e15 TkoT OR PACE-PURsF sl5e
Blanche b, b m Kirby).....l ;
stanley g. blk g lsmalD..'..sa ] J : } , >
Doccarro, blk 6 (Rooks)...;5 +
Trixev S, b m (Bcss). as
RelIa donna. b nj (PeaVey).. = as 49,,
Time-22G. 223 2.23h 2.134. 22oa, Z'2-12'
a.27 TROT-PURSE 1928.
Emily Gale b m 0<irby). ............i ! !
E r,n,pe. Wilkes, Jr., DIX II (smalD.ss 3
Doc Hastings. blk NJ IWinslo") -''''4
Tme-23l. 2.3Os4. 2.264.
go TROI OR PACE-PURSF. 500
Via Mala tkirbyl: ..........:...'.II J !
Nav Wonder blk m Henderson,....2
Lady j., b m (SmalD.. .................3
Happy Hoolisan. b 6 lScaVeE)..'.''.aa
Time-2271G., 2,3lA. 2,2sl4.
Franz simmons of Rookland acted as
starter and II. H. Lee of Augusta, y;
Blarkinton and F. c. knight of Rockland
as judges.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1908-12-09
Why he INTERRUPTED.

There are times when a man needs
the telephone and needs it quick,
says Harris Dickson i'm Ringing Up
Rural America in Hamptons Broad
way magazine for November For
instance. Milly Hawkins, the red
beaded daughter Of the dairyman,
had been talking for one half hour,
when the voice Of a Dutch farmer
broke in:
Hello, central; | want"
or, cut it out" said Milly, "Tm
talking; you shut up"
81 want to speak to" insisted
Hans.
NO matter who you want to speak
to; keep off. | want you to under
stand I'm a lady"
But will reimburse you, mad
anne" said Hans.
81 don't want to be reimbursed,
want to talk"
But | must talk"-,his voice came
in one long yell over the wire
Mine house is on fire"
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1908-12-09
Lived Fifty.Three DAYS on Gum.

Living for fifty-three days on clklw-
ing gum and drinking mineral water,
three japanese stowaways were found
in the lazarette of the bark Leader
Just previous to- the departure Of TIE
ship for the United Kingdom with a
cargo of wheat.
The Leader Left Liverpool for Pu-
get Sound by way Of Japan, leaving
at Kobe, Japan, large cargo of gen
eral merchandise. 1t was while the
ship was disctarging cargo that the
men slipped on beard and secreted
several cases of chewing gum and
mineral water, and secreted them
selves in the held, where they existed
nearly two months chewing the sweet
ened gum.
The Captain says that hnd he not
found the men the chances are they
would have been taken back to ia
pan and thence TO Liverpool. They
had eaten nearly three cases ct odew-
ing gum. The men will be taken
back to Japan.-[Port TOWNSEND Cor,
MINNEAPOLIS Journal