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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-12-03
HOW THE ROAD is BUILT.

Between Lewiston and Augusta. and
between Augusta and Waterville, a
total distance of Al miles, there are
only a few slight grades. and the road
is constructed partly upon the high
way, but mostly upon private right OF
way with 1O-pound Trails, with Weber
joints.
Selected cedar ties are used and
pressed steel tie plates on curves. The
company has been especially generous
in the use Of ballast, a great quantity
of which is found located in places
along the line. The entire length is
bonded by stranded twin terminal
bond.
All trolley work is insulated for $50
volts and strongly constructed through
out with intention of operating under
the high speed schedule which has been
established. and which has been found
to work so we'll Two 20 grooved troll
ley wires, supported from standard
two-inch pipe brackets and one and
one-half inch braces are used. In
stead Of the usual flexible suspension
obtained by the use of hangers sup
ported on seven-strand span wire,
Jokes with Is in. by 70 in. eye bolts
at each end We're found to give suf-
ficient fleXibility and at the same time
to hold the two trolley wires In their
respective positions much better than
is often the case with the cap and cone
hangers attached to the span wire.
The Jokes are provided with strain
insulators at each end, the trolley wires
being attached to yokes by means OF
cap screws passing through the yokes
into the caps. Each cap screw is pro-
vided with lock washer. rendering 1t
impossible for the cap screw to jar
loose and allow the wire to drop The
trolley wires are securely anchored
each way every II poles. Special at
tention has been paid to having the
position of trolley wire on curves con-
form to elevation Of track in order tc
insure minimum wear on trolley wire
and trolley wheels.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-12-03

pert electricians, but must have general
knowledge of hydraulics and steam en-
gineering also. In addition they must be
competent linemen, as all OF the overhead
lines and fixtures and bonding of car
rails come within this department to be
carefully looked after. The overhead
trolley system of this company is one of
the besr in the country. The poles are
especially straight and of uniform size.
There appears to have been no restric-
ton as to the expense and enterprise in
laying out this system, which has been
done by the present head of the power de-
partment, Mr.. Walter G. Parker.
This company, as is generally known,
is made up of several street railways or
properties, which have been in operation
previous to the building of the rev line
which is now being opened to public ira
vel. Therefore, the work of organizing
has only Just commenced, although it
would appear that it was wonderfully
we'll under way, as everything seems to
work SO perfectly. Tho officers of the
company aim to have enterprisirg and
courteous representatives in every de,
partment of its business and it's patrons
will realize how successful it has been in
the selection of these men upon applying
to them or in any business that it may
have to transact with them.
The company invites its patrons to adj
dress their communications to the general
manager of the company, at the general
offices, either at Lewiston or Augusta.
Italy during the next sixteen years
will spend s107 900 to construct 992
miles of new railroads as well as to
improve existing roads.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-12-03

tear Of the principal parts of the car
equipment. 1t is a comparatively easy
matter to remember without any Office
records how long a car body will last,
but it was somewhat surprising to find
that a record of the number OF miles it
takes to wear out each trolley wheel, etc,
shown that two of the same kind Of
wheels, both being the same in every re-
spect, but one OUTLYING the other by
many miles, has been investigated and
the conditions which were the cause Of
one wheel wearing out before the other
has been determined and made known to
the head of the department on which
wrong conditions exist, SO that repairs OF
improvements can be made, and in this
way the greatest efficiency for all trolley
wheels is assured in time. This system
seems to work automatically. When any
thing goes wrong the reason for it is
looked for and when found is quickly
remedicd.
The transportation department Is one
which the general public has the most
intimate knowledge Of There is a supelin-
tendcnt OF transportation, whose duties
are far too numerous TO explain in any
way short Of an encyclopedia. He is as
sited in his work by further organizing
his department similar to the orSaniza-
and roadway department, excepting that
his duties and those of his assistants are
very different in character. There is Of
ten no warning given of the demands of
the travelling public, which as a rule is
very fairly we'll met, due to the activeness
on the part of the superintendent of trans
portation, or his assistants, in providing
for just such cases, the demand Tor seats
in ears on railway is ever changing,
business and social conditions govern
that
There are many detailed records avail
able to the superintendent of transporta-
ton, which show the actual business done
on every car operated over any route in
the system, and hy him the reports of
the conductors are often looked up to
determine if upon any trips the public
is not being we'll served with seating
capacity in the cars for many consecutive
days. as in cases Of that kind the actual
returns as shown by conductors day
cards make it very plair to the head of
this department. AS this information APP
pears to him daily in the form of d re-
port.
1t is interesting to know about these
minor details in the operation of large
street railway company affairs, but it
is not possible in this article to cover
many Of them although it is apparent
that there are characteristics in the work
of each department and the organization
clearly indicates that there is ample
system to enable the men in charge to
further perfect the rules Of their depart
ments, ana give as good service as posi-
BILE.
The power department is not only rep
resented BY men who are of necessity eX-
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THE ROAD AND ITS PATRONS.
Continued From Page Fifteen)
as could be expected in any civil ser,
vice system.

as could be expected in any civil ser
vice system.
The same is true of the detail ar
rangements in connection with all 9TH
er departments. The man having In
his special duties the responsibility and
care OF all the equipment OF cars, etc,
muct necessarily be very competent.
He is called the master mechanic, who,
besides being an expert mechanic and
an authority in many mechanical mat
ters. must necessarily be an expert
electrician, as many Of the troubles IN
connection with the operation OF cars
are electrical and when one stops to
think of the pecuilarities of electricity
and the sensitiveness of many of the
small parts of the electrical equipment
of cars, having in mind the conditions
to which cars arc exposed on account
of changeable climates, grades, and
conditions of tracks loaded with pas
sengers one moment and empty the
next. it can be easily understood and
realized by most any person the nu-
merous causes for disarranging a car
equipment
The Lewiston, Augusta & Watervile
Street Railway has 1o3 cars. They
have excellent car house facilities both
irc 10
The same general care and endeavor Of
organization Is apparent to anyone IN
watching the detail daily routine al the
company's car barns. The company
has spare cars for each route and their
workmen are divided accordingly. a
man who has shown by experience his
qualifications for promotion qu:cki.'
finds it in some department of rail-
way company's business. and in the
and is so in the case of this company
that a competent man is selected and
given as his special duties the resp0n-
sibility of seeing that one car, or more
from each route is retained in the barn
each day for the purpose of a thoroug i
inspection, cleaned and ovcrhaulcd.
A different car is taken each day and
in this way the additional advantage
is secured of having all cars inspected
by day as well as by night crews at
car barns after the public has seen the
last car for that day.
The writer found in the case of this
company that in the operating oreaniza-
ton even car cleaning department had
been established. and there were men
whose special duties it is to clean and in
pect cars. and there appears to be even
in this detail a man who has general
charge of the others who do tins work.
besides working at it himself. of course.
In the office of the company was found
a record of numerous details such as wear
of trolley wheels. car wheels, motors,
controllers. etc Records are kept which
carefully indicate on a mileage basis as
we'll as on car hour basis the wear and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-12-03
THE CONCRETE DAM, WINSLOW.

A
riverbed to
united
the wires Of the transmission line
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-12-03

WE KNOW THIS is GOING TO
BE A VERY HARD WINTER
FOR US ALL ESPECIALLY THE
+, LABORER AND TAKING THIS
INTO CONSIDERATION WE
Have marked all Of our goods at
the lowest possible prices. It will
pay you to come many miles to
trade with US. For those living
within thirty miles Of US we will
pay one half the car fare providing
they buy at least $4,000 worth Of
goods. We always pay the freight
You can buy for cash or credit.
All we require is a small down
payment at time Of purchase and
a small amount each week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-12-03

l Glenwood Range, l Tea Kettle.
1 Tea Pot, Coffee Pot, I Tin
Pans, l Dipper, ] Spider, / Dish
Pan. 8 Baking, Tins, l Set Sad
Irons. ! Flour Sieve. l Bread
Beard, ! Ironing Board.
ALL FOR $500.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-12-03

We are sole agents for Waterville
Acknowledged by all to be the hes
case made. Sold at Catalogue prices
Send for Catalogue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-12-03

THIS EXTRA DISCOUNT WE
GIVE OUR CUSTOMERS. BE-
COME ONE OF OUR CUSTOM
ERS AND SAVE MONEY.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-09-12
While Presiding Over Csmp o
Woodmen Theodore Lee Fell
Through X|hdlW.
AWNING PROBABLY SAVED MS LIFE
Session OF Liva Oak Camp In Grebs
Lodge Hall Thrown Into Great Elk
citement Through the Sudden Tum'
bic Of the man-His Escape from
Death Simply Miraculous.

M tho rnra >.-- VII, r"Sii $ III
Fast Hampton. fell from i wind"" IL
Girblc Han last night at $50 O'Clock
to the pavement below, a distanc" OF
twenty-five feet. and escaped with
only few Slight bruises.
Mr.. Lee. who is the advisory gen
cral of Live Oak Camp, No. -.
Wrudm"n of the World, was pre5id
ing as council commander at the
meeting of the camp last night. n"
occupied the chair just in front oi
the window facing on East Queen
street Leaning backward in his
chair. Mr. Lee lost his balance ana
tumbloI ont headforcmost through
the open window The chair followed
him. ard the forty members OF the
camp were thrown into great exert"
mcut. About six feet under tn" WIN
COW is The awning of McSsrs. X. 9.
Hail IL Son, and fortunately for NJ.
Lee the firm had failed 10 Cos" 'h'
awning before going nom" Tor IN"
night Mr.. Lee and the chair Struck
the awning with a heavy thnlhp'
breaking the won;lcn rod and heniin@
.hr ron girdcr in the canvas avn
ing This broke the fall to some OK
tent, bur Lee landed On the pave
mcnt. striking the back Of his head
and receiving 4 small SaSn.. as "'!i
az hruiSrc about his body
Feeling confident that Mr.. Lee hau
II on killed the members OF the camp
in the hall ran down III" steps ami
ont into the street expecting 10 PICK
M the manglcd body of their actln"
counsel commander. Several g"nil"
men, who were standing near the
Firs; Methodist church, saw MIR. Lee
fall and they too ran 20 his assist
ancc, Ey the time the men got 10
NJ Lee he was standing on his ice'
and although considerably shaken up
BY the fall. informed his rcscnerS
thai he was not Injured to any "N
tent by his tumble Of twenty-five
feet. MIR Lee returned to IN" nan
and was loudly Ch"er'd by IN" m'"'
hers The escape from d"ath OF MI.
Lee is considered miraculous.
Mr.. Lee is member Of the lamp
ton Carpenters and Join"rS' tnioh
and with his family live in the sec
,i,r across tn East Hampton bridge.
Elected Three Officers.
Just before Mr.. Lee took IN"
drop through the window the camp
elected Mr. jesse J. Wood as local
manager. Mr.. John Drummond as
Waterman and MIR. II. A. T'ghor as
sentry. the elections being made ~
cessary by the resignation OF the lot
mer local manager.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-09-12
DR. ATKINS FACTION WON.
Coiored Eiks, Headed by the Hamp
-, Dhye;oi,p defeat q = Howard

ton Physician, Defeat 3. F. Howard.
The members of Excelsior Lods''
o: ColOred r,iks in Hampton are
jubilant 0v.r the victory OF the Al
kins' faction for control OF the Grand
Lodge of the United States from the
faction represented by B. b. Howard,
of sKen.ucky.
BY a decision of Judge McIlwine.
'cf Washington. Pa. handed down Il
I, " days ago in the case o. Howard
against Brandy, DR.. Atkins and his
following have won complete VIC
tory and control of the monies III
the hands Of Brandy, who was inc
treasurer Of the grand lodge. when
The split occurred. Judge Mciiwine :
opinion is published in another COZ
,umn and will prove Of intcrcs; 10
the Coin-ed EIks generally.
Or william +. Atkins. the well
known local co!ored physician. Is the
present grand exalted ruler of the
victorious faction.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-09-12
THE CONFETTI CARNIVAL
September II to Be Big Occasion a.
Buckroe.

Hamnton folks. old. young. grea'
and small. are coming in bcdN
Nothing like it ever attempted i''i'T'
More fun for Just your carfarc than
ANYTHING Won ever experienced. Try
for tn, prizes Skid and his Hoach"'
kouche Eand will no there. IT,"
Funny Band tina; will Lad the parah'
will Ne there. Prof. Snidt and MS
orchestra. all IN costume. viii l"
there next ThHrsdav night. Scpfcm'''r
~. I90S. Keep yonr 'yc "n The ga!
and date
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-09-12
"''"' . FivoRs BRANDY
Question Settled by Pennsylvania
Court, Of Interest to All Colored
Eikdom.

| An opinion of interest ana import
lance to all the Coi"r"d EMS of that
Denomination MAS hamN"d down today.
lin which the cuur; d"cid y In favor al
]. r. Brandy. OF Warrington. grand
ltreaSurer OF tnc improved R"nr'o1'h'
land Protective Order Of E.iks, notwi,h-
istaulius the verdict fern 'rlv s. cured
against Mr.. Brandy for $Gn2.i This
Verdict was rendered under binding
obstruction from tn" court. and IN"
que ion OF law reese rived vas rs 10
whether IN" court was right III giving
these binding Instructions. In Jnhr"
Mcilvainr's opinion ftrd this ai'"r-
no II he d'CidvS for tho d"i"ndant,
notw outstanding this irrln"r verdict.
The. plantiff named in tn" action
against Mr.. Brandy was tn" Improved
benevolent Il Protrctlv" Order Elm
aud the defendant Was J. I. 'rand\
and the Union Trust Company, tn" lat
ter b0MhSman for Mr.. Brandy. IN
trauhlr resulting in THIS suit grow
ont Of a split in III" order II appears
that AT the Grand I."dG" session "i
til y. T. O f.. N " aShin@tun CIV
in 1903. the GraHd l.odS" voted l"
hold the neat meeting at lir""kltn, \.
V. on August Is. 80 and 80. 1906. A.
the Grand LndG" session IN Washing
':,n CITY. J. 7. brandy was reelected
|prand Treasurer II" gave the tcGhi'-
rd lund. III" Union Trust Company
of Washington, being security.
After the action OF tn" Grand Lodge
in WASHINGTON City fixing iirooklyh
IN
allied Ruler Howard. it appears TOOK
il upon himself to chang" tn" pac'
of meeting from l'r"okiyn TO (oihht-
bus, o. He fixed the dat" tor inc
meeting In" same as mad been ST lor
the meeting in Brooklyn. He CAV"
as one OF his reasons tina: tn" Grafton
bill in New York did not allow Color
ed Elks to wear an Elk pin in tha'
State.
This action of tn" grand exalted
ruler was not favored by all the ON
GERS or all the subordinate lodges.
Consequently when the. time cam
around in 1906, som" twenty subordi-
nate lodges met AT brooklyn and ais
the majority of the grand lodge ON
GERS. Howard and u"nc ~ OF the
-uibDFlillalt hu~''H Ai-o hi't ~
CO'uml'is meeting.
This was the beginning Of the Splil.
At Brooklyn, grand lodge ofhcers wfr:
elected and J. T. brandy was again
chosen treasurer. He had haianc'
of s602.l3 in hand and this h" paii
over to himself as tn" reelected gran"
treasurer. At Columbus thoSa NEE
ing there elected officers. A gran
treasurer was elected. and the suit
now ma se,l upon b? the court. was IN
stitutcd bv the Elks ihat me: at CO
l,mbus. seeking 10 collect from }. l.
Brandy the balance on hand, ana -
have il paid over to the grand treas
ur r. chosen at Columbus.
In commenting on the facts IN
court saws il is unfortunate that IN
members of the ordcr did not get ''-'
-.ihcr and settle th"ir din -rencc-
The court finds that the meeting at
Columbus wa Illegal. contrary TO we
constitution of the OrnCT. AS 10 IN
Crattnn bill il is found that it did not
prohiLit the wearing of the Elk PIN
bv colored men in New iork.-Wasu'
|inston. Pa. Daily Reporter. IL
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-09-12
Or. Isicy a Delegate.

DR.. William p. Isley yesterday re-
ceived 4 commission from Governor
Swanson naming him as q delegate 10
the National Congress OF Tuhercuso
sis which meets in Washington. the
congress will open on September II,
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-09-12

Miss Salic Rurgcs. who was visit
ing her brother. Mr. G, +. Burg 5
has left 20 lake n position as teacher
in Columbus, Ga.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-09-12

Mrs Howard W. Saunders and
children have returned from VISIT
to Mr. ana Mrs. Lamar Holiday. in
baltimore Miss Eli" Holiday ac-
c0mpaMird them back 10 IN" city.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-09-12

Miss Laura NJ. Smith is visiting
friends in Hampton on her way to
Raleigh. y. C.. 10 accept a position.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-09-12
WHITES CONDITION UNCHANGED
Negro sho. by William Henderson
Fighting to Live.

According TO information given ou'
at the Dixie Hospital las; night, there
vas no change in the condition "f
George White. who was fatally sh"'
by William Henderson Thursday al
tcrroor. The physicians stated thai
White cannot possibly recover and
express surprise thai he was living
yes crday.
Henderson IL still At large.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-09-12

Miss Louise Farinholt. OF Rich
mnud who is Il t, arhcr in the Phn"-
bus Graded Schools. arrived yesterday
ard is at III" home of Mr.. aud Mrs.
George W. Ashby. in Chapel street
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-09-12

Mrs. GrOr%" W Buck will leave to
day for Caro-, Mich, where she. vii
spend two months with her parents
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-09-12
WANTED.

waNTEn-CI.ERK FOR EN ENiNt
work AGUSTA HOTEL. Hami
ton. Va. si-''
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-09-12

IF YOU WANT A QUART. HALF
gallon or any quantity OF good oys-
,ers or clans. call Phone IL" OF
send to HUDGINS' DOCK, Hampton.
9-S-2w.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-09-12

Mr., and Mrs. W. A. Webster. who
have been visiting in baltimore, haN -
returned to thr Hampton Normal
school
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-09-12

INDIVIDUAL FURNITURE STOk-
age rooms. Storage from 81 TO D
per month. See ". =. ISicy, wv
ArmiSts ad avcnu'. -
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-09-12

The public schools OF Elizabeth Ci;y
county will reopen as follows:
In Hampton and Phorhus IN MOT
day. $ .ptcmbcr H. All pupils in ih"S''
two schools ut the close of last term
will report for enrolment NJ S:4'
m. and nov pupils n; I":I" a. m.
In chesapeake and Wy'he Districts
on Monday. September e.
Certificates OF vaccina; ION will b"
required Of ali pupils.
There will no meeting 81 uh'
Hampton teachers at SymS-hlat""
SchDoi on Saturday morning at IL
o clock.
ISirrcd) j. ". WILLIS.
g.i2-N Division Supt q! Schools.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-09-12

Mr.. Alton I.uck left yesterday for
North Carolina. where he will resume
his studies at tn" North Carolina A.
ricultural and Mechanical Institute.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-09-12

Try HuIrs Little Liver Pills NJ
Halls Cut Rate Drug Stora 7-su
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-09-12

The popullsts are talking OF eS''a"'
fishing headquarters ut ST. LOUIS
Such rump political aggregation
should call it NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Register.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-09-12

Choir m. lcok Happy. Ch"va" can
rid --ou of ynGr bIIes by scf'inr. "
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-09-12
HAMPTON, Pf1OEBUS AND OLD pom
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS,
: Matters Personal :
Observation-Disclosures
Mr. Frank Burge has gone to st
Louis To accept a position.

Louis to accept position.
! Miss Laura NJ. Smith is visiting
friends in Hampton on her way to
Raleigh. \. C.. 10 accept position.
| Miss Saliir Rurgcs. who was visit
/ ing her brother. Mr.. c. F. Burg 5
has left 20 lake n position as teacher
| in Columbus, Ga.
Mrs Howard W. Saunders ana
children have returned from a VISIT
To Mr.. and Mrs. Lamar Holiday. in
baltimore Miss Eli" Holiday aC-
companird them back 10 IN" city.
Miss Louise Farinhnlt. OF Rich
mnud, who is a t., avhcr in the Ph""-
bus Graded Schools. arrived yesterday
ard is at III" home of Mr.. aud Mrs.
George W. Ashby. in Chapel street
Mr. and Mrs. W A. Webster. who
have been visiting in baltimore, haN.
returned to thr Hampton Normal
school
Mrs. Gcor@" W. Buck will leave to-
day for Caro-, Mich. where she viii
spend two months with her parents
Mr.. Alton I.uck left yesterday for
North Carolina. where he will rc3uln"
his studies at tn" North Carolina A.
al, .lnrhnnirDt tn,titnt,.
Mr.. and Mrs w. 5. SW"etZcr have
returned to the Normal School. after
spending the summer in PennsyiHa
MIA
MIR. John Weymouth has left for a
visit to Mrs. Weymouth. who is
spending the summer with her par
eMts in LOudOun county.
Miss IIilda Schmelz and Mr.. Gcorg"
4. Schm"lz returned from Wayncs
boro yesterday. where they had been
for several days with Mrs. Schmelz
After a visit to Miss Georgia An
drrson. in Danviil". Miss Laura
Spritlcy has returned 10 her home
in South King street.
Miss Katie Whiting who has been
the guest of friends on the Eaat"d1
Shore OF Virginia. has returned '"
her home in East Queen street.
Mrs. William &. Young has re-
turned from visit TO Washington
and Marlinsburg, w. Va.
Mrs. w b. Larrabec and children
are visiting relatives in Baltimore.
Mrs W. Huston Face. who mas been
visiting in Bath county for the past
six weeks. returned TO her home 1T
Newport News avenue yesterday.
Miss Evelyn Scott is visiting
friends in Norfolk.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-09-12

Mr. and Mrs w. $. SW"etZcr have
returned to the Normal School aiteI
spending the summer in PennsyiHa
mia
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-09-12

We have thu exclusive sale IN
Hampton Of the Students aud
American Sup"rflne Tablets. In
al! sizes. The best five cent
ink tablet in the world.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-09-12

Boys and girls School Caps
and Hats. Special, &C.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-09-12

MIR. John Weymouth has left for Il
visit to Mrs. Weymouth. who Is
spending the summer with her par
emts in LoudOun county.