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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-06
FAIRFIELD,

Benjamin Foss yesterday left for
his home in Albion. where he will visit
his father for few days
Walter Richards and William HAYES
went to China Friday night to play
ball on the morning of the Fourth, on
the fast team of boy" Cole Richards
caught and Hayes played center field.
The game resulted to in favor of the
was the Cne-hand catch of Hayes and
fast double play.
Mrs. Fred Rowe, Miss Angie Beck
ford and Miss Alberta FoSs passed the
Fourth at Blake's island, bringing
home a good catch of fish
Ashmcr Clement. accompanied by his
mother. will leave this morning for
1laverhill, Mass, where they will visit
his sister for two weeks
The glorious Fourth has passed and
as far as can be learned there were
no accidents, serious or slight The po-
lice regulations We're far better en-
forced than ever before The boys
We're allowed to ring the bells for one
hour Friday night, midnight. Gar bar
rels We're placed in the car terminal
and hugh bonfire was witnessed.
Don Knowlton has entered the CEN
trail telephone exchange as night oper-
ator for several weeks.
Barron Johnson, who has been act
ing as night operator at the telephone
office, has finished his duties and has
entered the employ of Charles T.. Holt,
in the candy store
Harlan Reyes. who is employed in
Augusta, was in town Saturday for a
short visit to his parents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-06

cause I am q boss? Not at all. l am
no more Of boss now than l was
during the two campaigns when l
won his appreciation by trying to elect
him. The only BOSS he hates is the boss
opposed to his own arrogant self-the
most impudent, domineering, deVas-
tating boss the Democratic party has
ever known.
'But there is another reason, I am
corporation man. Well, I am. | was in
1896 and 1900 and am today. 1t is not
only when Mr.. Bryan is opposed to me
that / am considered unworthy of as
sociation with the one living Honest
Democrat My counsel and my help
are no longer desired. 1t was not al
ways in 1896 and 1900 the late Senator
Jones many times declared there were
Just three men upon whom he new
er called for financial advice in vain.
one was the late Marcus Hanna and
the other was William r. Hearst, the
third was myself Through his frined
and manager, Mr.. Bryan not only ac-
cepted gratefully but bescechingly our
aid and we gave secretly thousands
and thousands of dollars. Mr.. Bryan
much of a corporation man in 1896 and
1900 as | am in 1908, but did he 'Scruplc
abStcmioISly' to use our money to help
his canvass? Let him answer at his
leisure. And what followed? After his
defeat Mr.. Hearst became his patron
and paid him thousands of dollars, on
ly to be turned upon with a qualm.
though now, when again a candidate,
Mr.. Bryan faWnS upon him in hope
of gaining his support. I reap my re-
ward in a vicious. brutal attack from
the man who profeSsed to be my
friend.
81 have replied to Mr.. Bryan'S as
Sanlt upon me with calmnCSs and re
straint. The use of explosives is clear
ly unnecessary. This simple recital of
plain facts shall be sufficient to en-
able any fair mind to determine with
certainty at 4 time when harmony is
the chief requisite of party success.
who is the self convicted falsifier, who
tho hypocrte. who the real and most
arrogant boss ever known in the
Democratic party and who l regret to
add. the insrate''
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-06
WILBUR WRIGHT SCALDED.
Tube Bursts While Testing Mechanism
of AeropIane-Machine Unframed.

LIE Mans, July 5.-Wilbur Wright,
who has selected this place for his eX-
periments, was painfully scalded on
the chest and arms Saturday as the
result of the bursting of a water tube
While he was testing the mechanism of
his areoplane. The accident occurred
in the shed. a tube connection sudden
ly blowing off. The boiling water
spurted over Mr. Wright, who lost
consciousness under the pain. He
quickly recovered however, under the
treatment of friends and assistants
who went to his aid. He said that he
was not badly injured, and insisted on
walking to his hotel, mile distant
The aeroplane was not damaged. 1t
is believed that preparations will be
resumed on Monday for Mr.. Wright's
tests.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-06

Peterson's army boots reposing h on my
bleeding, recumbent head. ,igt .ii- M.,DI
Capt. Peterson has d broken rib. and
a gone-deep cut across a knuckle of his
right hand. My left thumb is half sew
cred and the whole hand lacerated by
barbed wire; likewise the right side of my
face and my left instep. Altogether it
was beautiful landing.
IAN hour and half after we made
our acquaintance with Canadian soil an
other balloon was sighted following our
tracks. Through our glasses it appeared
to be the Chicago.
THE only other one of the entries we
saw was the Illinois, which took a ter
rife drop over Lake Michigan. apparent
ly into the water, then rose again to a
considerable height. We lost sight of
them about the middle of the lake"
G. A. Coey sent the following MESA ge
from West Monkton, Ont, tonight:
West Monkton, July 5.-LaIded in
township of Logan, couth of Perth. at
$50 this morning, on a farm of James
MOZART, the estimated distance from Chi
cago to landing point being 500 miles. AT
645 A. NJ. reached Lake Huron travelling
at an altitude of 5000 feet, due to expan.
sion of gas by the early morning sun
When about in the middle of the lake
due to the peculiar effect the atmosphere
mad on the gas, we dropped 1000 feet III
less than three minutes. Not knowing
whether we were going across the lake
or lengthwise of it, we became a little
alarmed and strapped on our life preserv.
ers. but soon by disposing of considerable
ballast we checked the fall. After reach
ing the shore the sun again expanded ON
gas and we rose to an altitude of 1900
feet. We decided to make landing
which was exceptionally rough due t.
high winds. We tore down fences with
our basket and anchor and dragged fol
nearly mile. We were all slightly bruis
al
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-06
new GOVERNMENT
Established By Victorious
Paraguay Revo|utionists.
DR.. Emi|iano Gonzales Suc-
ceeds To the Presidency.
The Advices Received Sunday at
Beunos Ayres Confirmed.

Buenos Ayres. July 5.-Advices re-
ceived here today state that the rev.
olutiOnists have been victorious in Pa
raguay and that a new government
has been established. These adviceS
have been confirmed by a dispatch re-
ceived by the minister of foreign at
fairs from the Argentine legation at
Ascuncion, officially notifying the
minister that the revolutionary party
had succeeded in overthrowing the
Paraguayan government and that sew
eral Of the Paraguayan ministers of
state had taken refuge refuge in the
legation.
The revoutionists have appointed
DR.. Ilmiiiano Gonzales Navelro Pres
ident He held the office of Vice Presi-
dnt. in the government which has just
been GuStcd.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-06
TRAP ALLEGED BLACK HANDLERS.
Pennsylvania Troopers Believe They
Have Broken Up WiIkesbarre Band.

Wilkesbarre, Penn. July State
troopers captured five men Saturday
whom they believe to form the nucleus
of the Black Hand gang which for
some months has been eXtorting money
from residents of Ashley and vicinity
under threats of death if they did not
pay for protection.
A few days ago James Traino of
Ashley, received a letter demanding a
sum of money and stating that if he
did not pay it his daughter would be
kidnapped and he would be killed. He
asked the state constabulary for pro-
lection, and, having caught three al
legged Black Hand men week ago,
they prepared another trap, and Cap
tured John Altome, James Orrio An
drew Curralino, James Curcine and
John Bella, The troopers believe
that their arrest will effectively break
UP the gang.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-06
EE 3: ::: BILIQuSNESS
Brunswick, Me-. Oct. I. 100

Brunswick, Me-, Oct. I, I9o6.
II have used the L. F. medicine
for years; in fact, never intend to be
without it in the house. I think it
I have ever used" Respectfully yours,
Mrs. S. c. Wilson.
The burden of living falls on the
stomach When it is overworked the
live, becomes deranged and the sys-
tenn clogged. 81. F." Atwood's Bitters
assist nature so gently that the whole
system quickly and quietly responds to
Its healing action. 35c. at your dealers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-06

While the racing and dancing was
going on the clerks of this city and
those of Fairfield We're battling for
honors on the diamond. This was one
of the features of the program and the
crowd was a large one that was watch.
ing the game. At times they would
almost swarm upon the field and the
players had difficulty in their base run
ming.
Fairfield was the winner by the score
of 9 to A. BY hard hitting and fast
base running they piled up seven runs
before the Waterville boys got theit
first Nugent, the Watervile pitcher,
was hit hard. while Gregory Of Fair.
field had the Waterville batters at his
mercy. The errors on the WaterviR
side were frequent. The ground was
not in the best of condition and the
ground rules made before the game
saved scoring by both teams. Harry
CoWing OF Oakland umpired and used
the best of his judgment. although 81
times the crowd put up vigorous pro-
tests. One of the features of the game
was the catch made by Foss OF Tic
Fairfield team. The score:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-06
PRESTON FOR PRESIDENT.
Social Labor Party dominates Man
Serving 25-Year Sentence.

New York, July 5.-Candidates for
President and Vice President of the
United States We're nominated and a
platform was adopted by the National
convention Of the Socialist Labor par
ty here today The ticket named is as
follows: For President Martin r.
Preston of Nevada; for Vice President,
Donald Munroe of Virginia
The nomination of Preston for Pres
ldent was unanimous and the an
nouncement of the result was received
by delegates and audience with wild
applause. The candidate was placed in
nomination by Daniel DeLeon, who
characterized the man he was naming
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-06
PENNSYLVANIA FOR BRYAN.
Former Cong. Kerr Says the Key
Stone State Is for Nebraskan.

Denver, Colo, July 5.-Pennsylvania
will swing into line with the other
states for Bryan declared Former
Congressman James Kerr of that state
soon after his arrival today. AT least
AZ of our votes are favorable to him
and | feel confident that when minority
discover the situation they will wheel
into line"
Being asked regarding the situation
with reference to the national commit
teeman from, Pennsylvania, Mr. Kerr
replied: 1--WE must have a new deal
there; we must have man on the ma
tional committee who represents the
sentiment of the real Democracy of
the state Col. Guffey does not meet
that requirement"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-06

=. COW honest working not a profess

as IAN honest working, not a profess
sional workingman," and added:
1.-THE name of that man is Martin X.
Preston and he is now in Jail at Gold
fed, New. Preston is in Jail today Tor
conduct that is honorable and which
no workingman should be ashamed
of" Mr.. DeLeon later explained that
Preston had been sentenced to 70
wears Imprisonment in Nevada Tor
shooting a restaurant keeper in Gold-
field three years ago during a strike
in which Preston, DeLeon asserted
had acted as the protector of defence
less girls and by so doing had enraged
a restaurant keeper named Silver"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-06
LANDS AT PORT HURON.
Balloon King Edward Descends At $50
O'Clock In the Morning.

kincadine, Ont, July 5.-The balloon
United States passed over here early
this morning. Three cards were picked
up at Bervie, bearing messages to Chi
cago. One indicated that the balloon
King Edward was floating in the lake
between Chicago and ST Joe and ask
ing that a boat be sent.
Port Huron. Mich, July 5-The bal
loon King Edward landed at $50
O'Clock this morning, three miles north
of this city, after a thrilling experience
over Lake Huron
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-06
A DROWNING At Annesburv.

Amesbury. Mass. July 5.-The wat
ers of Lake Gardner claimed q victim
today when Natros Thosnosi. aged 10
years. was drowned while bathing. The
boy was employed in the Hamilton
cotton mills
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-06
DROWNED WHILE BATHING.
James Carpenter Loses Life In the
River At Taunton, Mass.

Taunton, Mass, July 5.-While bath
ing in Taunton river Sunday afternoon.
James Carpenter, laborer, 40 years Of
age, got beyond his depth and, being
unable to swim was drowned. The
body was recovered later A widow
and five children, the oldest of whom.
II years old was a witness of the
drowning, survive.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-06

young man was seized with cramps
and although William Powers, another
swimmer, tried to rescue him. Davis
went down. Powers was carried be-
low the surface of the water several
times in Davis panic stricken strug-
giles. The body was recovered.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-06
WATERNULE.

Earned runs-Fairfield a. iWo.@ ss
hits-T. Reed. Preble. Cotton, SinlpsGss
Struck ont-By Gregory Ii, by Nmse a,ar
Double play-Farnham to +. McAiaas
Hit by pitched hall-Simpson, S MNss",
Base ON halls-Off Gregory !. on N ,,,sr].
4. Umpire. Cowing. Time, lao A'e"'
ancc, 3r).
There We're even more people ~ ~
evenings celebration than in Inc y
tcrnoon. The weather was dellshuS,'
and cool and the large grahus''"'
was packed a long time before w
theater commenced. The same pr 's'''.
was given as in the afternoon anu =
was enjoyed as much
The coliseum was again Me'0u
for the dancers and at times the 10,
was crowded with dancers. Excel''"
music was furnished and dancing w.
enjoyed until almost midnight. i
proved to be a popular pastifie a'u
admission was charged. ;,
The display of fireworks was beauu
full and the large number of people
manned until everything was exhaaa.
ed. There were rockets, roman cai''
and many set pieces. Red lights w.
AL over the ground and the eHec. y" y,
very pleasing. Late in the nlgh' i, -
people began to disperse and the "a Ia.
tries were kept busy long AFTER Nv
night handling the people. .u
1t was a glorious celebration
the fact that the weather was the =,
and nothing happened to mar y.
pleasure of anyone. Great credit :,
Elected upon the Waterville Dfnn
Club for being able to furnish suca .sot
entertainment and it is assured W,
their next attempt will be ipe''"
patrOniZed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-06
THE CHICAGO LANDS.
Comes Down Near Atwood, Ont.-Both
Passengers Well.

Seaforth. Ont, July 5.-The balloon
"Chcago" passed over this town at 10
o'clock this morning travelling in q north
erly direction.
Saginaw, Mich, July 5.-The balloon
Chicago. pilOted by c. A Coey and C. l..
Brumbaugh, passed over Saginaw at 4.3O
O'Clock this morning sailing at a height
of about 500 feet. 1t was travelling east
by south and as the wind soon afterward
shifted to northeast it is supposed that
the balloon passed out over Lake Huron
at $50 o'clock this morning. probably in
the neighborhood of Harbor Beach. While
passing over the Saginaw river the bal
loonists shouted to Fred Nelson, a fish
erman. and dropped the following note
to him:
Mrs. Fl. l.. Coey, 452G Greenwood ave-
nue., Chicago.
Everything fine. Enjoying trip i'm
mensely. Have been travelling southeast.
Do not worry; no danger. Charley"
Nelson forwarded the message to Chi.
cago. Immediately after throwing out
the note the balloon rose rapidly and was
high in the sky when it passed out of
sight. Scores of early risers saw the bal
loon pass over the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-06
FOURTH CELEBRATION
A GRAND SUCCESS,
Big Crowd Enjoys Fine Races Satr.
day Under the Auspices Of
the Watervi|e Driving Club.
"~71"As1

One of the features of the afternOeo
was the dancing at the coliseum
which attracted a large number Of ths
younger people. The floor though mn
in the best of condition, was crowdS
during the hours of dancing and no.
body seemed to mind the roughness Of
the floor. Music was furnished BY
Roulette's Orchestra which was sta.
toned on stage in the center Of the
spacious hall Excellent order was
maintained and the prompting was
done by ]. p. Giroux of this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-06

A noted Belgian bacteriologist, DR..
Leon Bertrand, claims that he has dis
coverd q much more powerful serum
as cure for Apneumonia than that now
EihsusA Ii IS a. bactericidal, not an
antitoxic agent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-06

The regular monthly business nv. ~
ing of the Waterville Womans 4
citation will be held this afternoo" :
the room of the association at ocW.'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-06

Clinton, Ont, July 5.-The balloon
Columbia. one of the balloons which
left Chicago Saturday, landed this
morning on the farm of w. d. Dodds.
about mile and a half south of this
town, at 8 o'clock. 1t crossed Lake
Huron in about an hour and three
maintaining an altitude of $500 feet.
In landing the basket struck n wire
fence and the occupants, Capt. Peter
son and Mr. Leichleiter had their
hands severely cut, but We're not seri-
ouSly injured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-06

Miss Hazel Smith of Portland
visiting her grandparents, ReV'
Mrs. Gideon Pomroy, at Burnfaiii. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-06

The July meeting of the city gov i
ment will be held Tuesday evenily
the usual hour.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-06

Chicago, July 5.-The following mes
sage was received tonight from DR..
Frederick j. Fielding who started from
here in the balloon Fielding yesterday:
West Shefford, Que.
Game down at above place today at
5 p NJ"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-06

Chicago, July 5.-A long distance tele-
phone message received here this after
noon stated that the balloon Chicago
with Charles A. Coey and G. l.. Bum
baugh as passengers, landed near At
wood. Perth county, Ont, at $50 this
morning. Both men We're well. A mes
sage dropped from the balloon United
States was picked up at Bervie, Canada
this morning. The massage from the bal
loon was dated July 5, 40 A. NJ, and
stated that the airship was sailing at an
altitude of 600 feet
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-06

Syracuse. n. Y, July 5.-A balloon
going in a northeasterly direction in
the Chicago to- ocean race, passed
Clayton, in the Thousand Islands, at
noon today, name unknown.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-06

Harbor Beach. Mich, July 5.-A bal
loon over Harbor Beach and sailed
across Lake Huron at $50 o'cock this
morning. 1t was sailing high, and nc
messages We're dropped so far as
known. No one was seen in the car
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-06
MORE BALLOONS REPORTED.
One Near CarsonvilIe, Mich, One In
Ontario and One In Quebec.

Chicago, July 5.-The balloon Ameri-
ca tonight was reported as landing
safely, near Carsonville. Mich.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-06
THREE DROWNED.

Continued from Page One.)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-06
BRYAN WILL CONTROL.

CONTINUED from Page One.)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-06
Ba||oonists Are Dragged
Across Lakes Surface.
Occupants Of French Balloon
Have Thrilling Trip.
Quick Change From Water To High
Altitude..-The Other Balloons.

Chicago, July 5.-The Chicago to
ocean balloon race ended tonight Wheh
the last of the nine contestants came
TO earth at West Shefford, 500 miles
from the starting point. This craft
was the Fielding, owned by +. }. REID
ing of San Antonio, Texas. 1t cover
er approximately 100 miles more IMAM
it's nearest competitors and is belleVeo
to have captured the prize for the pal
loon which remained in the air the
longest.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-12-21
CAPTAIN lie FLORES DENIAL
BRANDS STATEMENT ACCRED
TIED TO HIM ATTACKING SEN
AToR OWEN AS FALSE.

Atoka, Okla. Dec l9-That he
should be called man killer" and be-
charged with making complaint
against United States Senator owen.
as was recently stated in newspa-
per that purports to turn the light
of publicity on Senator owens In
dian land deals. have called forth an
emphatic denial by Captain Charles
Leflore. "a former noted peace officer
of the Indian Territory
Some time ago met man named
Godfrey, in company with a govern
ment official at Kiowa." said Captain
Lenore. and Godfrey. who Is an ex.
preacher and politician, asked me
regarding Senator owens dealings. In
regard to the payment of money "a
Indians, ! said that the senator paid
money on certificates issued by an
authorized committee. and If the com
mittee was dishonest Senator owen
didn't know II. This was the sub
stance OF my entire statement. and
brand as deliberately false any state
ments der, gatory 10 the character o
Senator owen that are credited e
me"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-12-21

sheets, yellowed by time, which are
now the personal property Of the
New York financier,
In the magnificent collection are
manuscripts over three hundred years
old, among these ancient works be-
ing Tasso's letters and poems, which
were written about 1870. There are
original manuscripts of such nota ne
works as Milton's Paradise Lost -
Byrons Don Juan" and Thackeray'S
Vanity Fair" and such modern writ
ings as Du Maurier's Trilby' are
also included There Is ground for
hoping that this marvellous collection
will some day become the property of
the municipal orc national govern
ment, in which case a portion of Mr..
Morgan's "unearned increment will
have been put to very valuable ser
vice. Such manuscript are part OF
the worlds heritage, and no one
man can ever really own them, as
ne would an automobile or horse.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-12-21
Closing Gut Shirt and Overall Sale

$l25 Monarch Shirts. closing out pr.c.
$50 Cuctt shirts. closing of price .
$500 Cluctt shirts closing ont price
800 Oycull-. closing uut price .....