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The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-08
FRANCE JOINS CANADA
Champlain's Home Port Celebrates
 With Quebec.

Honheur. France, June 7.--In com memeration of the Quebec tri-centen- nial the residents of Hondeur, from which port Champlain sailed, united today in an enthusiastic celebration. Hector Fable the Canadian agent in France was the guest of honor. A grand banquet was given in the city hall and this was followed by gala theatrical performance at which were sung the old songs of Normandy and Canada.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-08
CARS sNAppED-oF ON CURVE

Wheeling w, Va, June Flour Baltimore & Ohio trainmen were in- jured in q wreck on the West Virginia and Plttsburg division, between Wes- ton and Fatwoods to-day. A south bound freight train was rounding an abrupt curve at high speed when the the rails and rolled down the hillside into the creek.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-08
WATERBURY NURSE THE VICTIM

Waterbury, June '. - Ida Potter, who was murdered in Danbury last night, was well known in this city, having been employed as a waitress in the Hotel Connecticut up to few weeks ago. It is believed that Miss Potter and Schumann lived together in room over the Hub restaurant up to about three weeks ago, when they separated. Miss Potter going to Dan bury. He ia also well known here.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-08
TENNESSEE WANTS BRYAN,

Nashville Tenn, June That Will liam J. Bryan is the choice of Tennes- see democracy for the presidential at Denver was demonstrat- ed Saturday by the practical unanim- GUS action of the executive commit tees of the 96 counties of the state. The sentiment is very generally voiced in resolutions adopted
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-08
SCOUT CRUISER SHAKEN DOWN.

Boston, June 7,--The new scout cruiser Salem was given her 'shak- Ing down" trial on the measured mile course off Provincetown today and made 25,0 knots in her best mile, the mean of several high speed runs be- ing 25.73 knots The contract calls for 24 knots.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-08
KANSAS NO LONGER DRY.

Topeka, kas, June 7.--The Kansas river being barely below the flood stage and rising steadily and a warn ing having been issued by the gov ernment weather officials that q rise of four to six feet will occur by Mon day night, many people left North Topeka this afternoon. At Junction City both the electric and the Union Pacific tracks are under water.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-08

Love mo and the world Is mine,p he pleaded, theatrlcally, with pale lips and pallid brow.
 There Is one thing necessary first" said she tersely.
 What is 1t? An. what IS it7'
 You must put up some collateral
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-08
FRIENDS GOSSIP KILLED HIM.

New Britain June 7--Alexla Winter tecoming Respondent 1t Is said over statements made by friends concerning him attempted to commit suicide today by shooting. The bullet made slight scalp wound and his condition Is not serious.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-08
SWIFT PLANT GOES BY FIRE.

Winnipeg, Man, June Fire to- day destroyed large portion of J. r. Grafiln packing plant, owned by Swift X Go. Damage $75,000.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-08
TWENTY ROUND BOUT AT SEA.

Seattle, Wash, June 7,---Dick Cullen of Australia and Kid Scaller of Spok- ane, fought twenty rounds to a draw aboard the United States Steamship Yosemite yesterday. Honors were even throughout.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-08
YACHT CLTR MEETING.

The regular meeting of the New Ha- ven Yacht club will be held Wednesday night at the club house, Morris Cove. Some important business is expected to como before tho members,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-08
TORNADO IN WISCONSIN.

Mauston, Wis., June IA tornado struck the farm of John Dalton, a farmer, this afternoon, destroying the house and barns and killing Dalton and his twelve-year- son Philip.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-08
BRYAN FOR FRATERNTTIEs.

Lincoln Neb,, June 7.----Willam J. Bryan delivered an address at the Modern ,Woodmen memorial meeting to-day He spoke highly of the value of fraternites.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-08
ENTERTAINMENTS. HYPERION THEATER.

Third Week Except Friday and Satur-
 day) of the
 HYPERION STOCK co.
 Commencing Tonight.
 The Three-Act Drama
 "THE ARNO1vT WILL" Special scenery. Augmented Compa- ny. Matinee Wednesday, Best seats loc, Evening prices l0c., 15c., 25c No higher
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-08
HERRMANN'S PAR5T CATE.
 758-75S Chapel Street. MERCHANTS MONDAY 25c-LUN H--25c.

MENU FOR MONDAY, JUNE s. SOUP.
 Consomme Italienne Puree Tomato With Rice
 FISH Boiled Rock cod--Parsley Sauce.
 ENTREE. Turkey Hash--Green Peppers
 ROASTS. - Prime Sirloin of Beef. Native Fresh Ham-Apple Sauce
 VEGETABLES. Boiled Potatoes--Lima Beans
 DESSERT. Gelee Creme De Menthe
 Banana Whips Apple and Pumpkin Pies All our pies, buildings. pastries. etc.. made by our own chef. Ladies Cafe up stairs. Meals also served la carte.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-06
"I've Had Experience

.with Hoods Sarsaparilla, and am con.
WINGED it is great incidence is the
substance OF 4o,366 letters by actual count.
received in two years. They tell of cures
ofall blood diseases, loss ofappetite, rheuma.
tism, after-fever weakness, that tired feeling,
nervous weakness, dyspepsia, catarrh.
No Equal-"I can say from experience
that Hoods Sarsaparilla is without an eonaI y
EMMA l.. BOWMAN II Beacon St. Lowell. Mass.
Eczema-'I had eczema and tried every.
thing heard of, but nothing helped me until
| took Hoods Sarsaparilla. Thanks to this
medicine. | am now WELL" GEORGE VANAIc
sTYSE. South Bethlehem. N. Y.
Muscular Eneunatism-"My father
had muscular rheumatism. Was confined to
his bed. He took two bottles of Hoods Sar.
saparill@ and was entirely cured" BERTHA
L. PERRi:i. Box 1o26, Springfield. Mass.
Hoods Sarsaparilla is sold everywhere
Tn the usual liquid, or in tablet form called
5arsacaise. 100 Doses One Dollar. Pre-.
Fernd on'v " c. 7, Hooc Co, Lowell, Mass
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-06
THOUGHT TO BE HOUSTON.
Captured Yegeman at Haverhill May
Be Wanted at Portland.

Portland Nc. Feb 5.-Sheriff Prnncll
received word today from Post"dicc In
spector Jennings Of Boston that on Of
III" two yeggmcn captured q IIayeihill.
Mass, was thought to be George Iicus-
ton. who ESCAPED from the county Jail
here July Il. 1906, and brutality assaulted
Deputy Sheriff John W. Emery in a
freight car at the Boston & Maine yards
that night lie gave his nam" to the
Massachusetts officers rs John Murphy.
sheriff pennell and Taller Deldnn will
leave tonight for Boston TO identify him
il possible If lie is Houston and is not
held III Massachusetts. he will be brought
here to complete his sentence for rob
bling postoffice at East North Var
mouth and answer to the charge possibly
Of assault with intent 10 kill upon an
officer in the discharge of his duty.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-06
THE HOFSTEAD MISSION
Both Sermons Yesterday Interesting
And Largely Attended.

DR.. Hofstead preached yesterday At
5 ana 7.30 O'Clock in the Methodist
church. The audience AZ both services
showed a marked advance in numbers
ana interest. Tho afternoon sermon
was q careful discussion Of tie plac,.
0i drawer in the life As usual the chief
interest gathered about the evening
service when III" evangelist preached
t. business men.
This is the eighth day If these spe-
cial Mission services held for the pur-
post. of encouraging the devotional
spirit in religion and for doing ms
sirrary work among ;hc unsaV"d. The
churcl, has one great work. making
converts I" Jesus Christ. Everyone is
invited 30 unite in this special effort
to tVan"tlizc Augusta.
Last night the service was the most
successful Yet held. Mr. Ryder Who
has suffered from a cold, was able -
he in his place and the singing went
with Il swing and gathered power and
enthusiasm TIM uGhout the whole ser
VICE. Tonight tEcrc W:n be special
music, Mr.. and Mrs. Brann singing
some old songs of the Gospel.
The sermon last night was an appeal
to til" business man. He said in part:
"A lawyer III Washington county said
/" the evangelist: "Hrwy may | know
there is a Cod" Naturr declares for
God; philosophy declares for God and
experience declares for God. 4 mer-
chant said: Il cant see, hear, ham
tii'', weiGh. measure or buy God and
can't understand Cod Sir, your
terms are the terms of the commerce..
i ne soul is made for COD and through
experience YOU may know God. Gil
bert West ana Lord Littleton under
took to show that Christ did not rise
from the dead and that Paul was not
converted. THEY started to invosti
gate the fact and ended by becoming
devoted Christians. 50 many business
men are not Christians because they
do not take time To investigate.
Many business men say: Il can't do
business and be 4 Christian" Too bad,
sir. you will confess I" being dishon-
est in your business. All. sir, Your
soul is worth more than riches.
Many men are un,av"d because they
are cpntentrd. They say Il don't feel
the need of religion. have got = good
home, a good wife and good children.
l am all right" Now listen. men. How
long will cont,Etm"nt last? Twenty,
years for prcparaticn. 20 years foi'
sleep ~ years for action and the sun
is behind the hills. All sir, when the
sun sets. nov. viii il be with ynu then"
Then the preacher urged all to take
Christ to begin the Christian life.
There WAS quick response to the in
yitItior.
Tonight at 80 Evangelist Hofstead
will preach.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-06
LINCOLN.
NORTH WALDOSORO.

| Mrs W. Bornheimcr has gone t.
\ Gardiner to visit her sister.
/ Is. Leslie Burnncimcr went to Waldo
] bono Friday.
Albert Fcylcr Of Waldoboro was in
this place Friday.
Miss Della Burnhcmer. who h"S been
passing, several weeks with her sister
Mr.. Joseph ~ Wright III Maiden,
has returned home.
On account of The severe storm ol
Saturday IL stage dill not arrive here
, until Sunday noon.
There was Il small congregation ut
church Sunday on account Of the bad
travelling
T.. TcaGl, has purchased Of Capt.
Gcycr "r Wadnb"rn Il nice family
I horse with all the necessary equipments
that make NJ team.
Mrs. Alice Heyer ana daughter lola
and Charley Heyer of Proctorvillc
We're at Lavina Peasleys Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. I. J. Mank were in
Enckland Tuesday.
Rev. W t. Green drove to Waldo
boro Tue sday.
Charlfs Brown If Rnckland has been
guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac Overlook
ion the past few days.
There will be Il masquerade ball at
New Century hall Friday evening,
Zen. 1lth II stormy on that date it
will BE- held Feb. q.
Willow lake was a busy place Fri
day and Saturday, when T.. &. league
and Lendon Burgess. with Il crew or
nl'n. cut their annual supply If ice.
Although 4 severe blizzard ragged
here nearly Ill day Saturday the men
kept at work and got their houses filed
with excellent quality of ice.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-06

sions, a suitable salary would be paid
such officer.
During the present fiscal year.
Whilc 4 large number Of allowances
under the act at February 5. 1907. was
being made by the bureau, the Wash
inSton ptrSion agency. which received
one half as many su.h allowances to
pay az q nuntcr OF ether agencies.
was grant Il 4 detail of seven Extra
clerks from The Bureau. while ;hc other
Il agencies Wcrr ,ysuircd ~ do rs
much. and, i'll some instances. tvlc, a.,
much, work ~ith"l. L single extra
clerk
Surely th"Se facts H. not Indicate
that economy would r,sult from such
4 plan. Computing upon the basis of
the average annual salaries paid in thu
bureau, the cost would BE-, SiS. ca
greater than it is now. after oliminat-
ing all pension agent salaries. and
$500 FOR rent raid BY the New York
City agency. Economy. on III. other
hand. if il could be accommodated at
all void be accomplished by CONSOLE
dating all the agencies outside of the
city # WdshinGtoE. rather than in the
Bureau Of Pensions
With reference II decreased cost
to the goVernnfn Mt, attention is also in
vitcd - the fact that the payment ~
all pensions from Washington would
involve an enormous increase. N work
and consequent expense at the post
Office in that city. Making Il moderate
estimate Of additional correspondence.
which would hr very considerable, the
payment Of pensions IN the bureau
would require III" handling by the
Washington post office of l0.ona. 900 ad-
ditional pieces # mail matter annually
This could not BE- come without great
Is aided expense 10 I'll" government.
Nor would this be offset 10y decreased
expenses at postot,ices in cities whert.
agencies are row located The Wort;
of no one posi- Office would he much
reduced bus til" Work "f tie Washing
ton poSto:ite "oud h" greatly in
crease
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-06

successful winter in all our schools Not
Ior L long time has the attendance ben
~ large during the term last past
Ihis has been true OF al our schools
throughout town. Al cases Of triiHcv
rav" been promptly looked after and in
no CaSt lave extreme measures been ne
ccsS;tlY. Tho tiGh school mas had N.
unusually prosperous term owing to tho
chang" made III its syst"fu. Tins sc1onl
Las i''"n duiv app! nvcd hT state Super
iuton,lcnt Smith ana has been plIced in
tie. list Of standard High schools.
Miss Linda =. Nick"rsou has been act
in~ n@ assistant in the High school for
the term paSt.
Nr,.h sio kncsS las hc-n reported about
town during" The past week "r 50.
Iavii Elliott. an old resident at this
section. lied on Monday mr1ninb. Th,'
funeral WIS held at Lis late residence in
this viip-c Wtdn" s'l;Jy morning.
H. y. Noo'r.. "f the firm Of Ai"ocrs ~
morrill,. who has been Co!,iintJ to his
bonn. bv ~! dttHcll If the grip, is re-
ported rs improving.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-06
LAKE CHICKAWAUkEE.
Association Formed in Rockland for
Protection of It's Fish.

Rockland. Me. Feb. 5.-tSpecial)-
The Chickawa Lake Fish Associ-
alton has been formed in this city for
The purpose Of protecting the fish in
Lake ChickaWaukec and stocking the
lake with salmon and trout. The two
tributaries to the lake, the Kecne and
Porter brooks will be closed. The as
sociation has elected the following
officers: President, a. G. McLoon:
vice president. \. X. Hachelder: cxecu-
TIVE committee, y. &. Philbrook, John
Eanlcit Jr W. a. McLain Jr.
Chickawaukec is an ideal lake for
sairn II and trout. being deep in places
and has abundant opportunity for
spawning beds. a petition containing
tie hai:l"S Of - Of the leading citizens
ANA tax payers Of ROckland has been
prepared and will he at once presented
to the commissioners Of inland fisher
i"S ana game. asking for the closing of
the two tributary streams. a screen
viii bc placed at the foot of the lake
in "r'l"r that no salmon or trout may
escape from the pond. There are now
but very few other fish in the pond
save minnows and fresh water ymelts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-06

The first matter for the consideration
Of the superior court Wednesday
morning was that Of George W. Hrsel-
ton. plaintiff III bankruptcy, VS.. Mrs.
Bertha Weber. The action was q
rcplCvin Of a piano by the trustee in
bankruptcy, the value of the piano
being set 1T $3.50. Among the Wit
nj sse.' that appeared for the plaintiff
We're L. j. G. Little Of this city and w.
T.. Moody, Fred Weber and Mrs. T.
r. Thornc OF Gardiner. For tine de
PENDANT, Daniel Webber, w. G. At
kin's Of Gardiner appeared as the de
fcndant'S attorney.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-06

Rirtenio, the handcuff and straight
jacket king Of the Murray-Rostell 60.
made a sensational eSCap" from Il
straight jacket at the Insane hospital
Wednesday morning. He went 10 that
institution and one of the approved
straight Jackets there in use was fit
ted to his person. In just one minute
and 10 seconds he made his escape
from il \ similar test was made at
Hotel Winthrop. where Birterio is
nuartered. Landlord Davis tying the
young man into the Jacket in a manner
that he Thought would hold him. But
Brtenio escaped from the jacket in the
same length of time that he used ut
the Insane hospital. This evening at
the Opera House he will be nailed IN
in a packing box. from which he will
make his escape.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-06

It will be learned with 4 great deal
of satisfaction by those people who
have for years pinned their faith to
the I'D weather vane which for 50
many years from its exalted position
on IL" Spirr of the Free Baptist church
told which way the wind was. that tire
vanc is still i'll commission. and Is
liable to b" for som" time to come.
After Mr.. IIoxic purchased the old
church building and occupied it as q
wood working shop, the spirc Of the
church was taken down. but the vanc
is n"% located at the top Of a tall
timber ana indicates the quarter from
which the wind comes as faithfully as
il did in the days of yore.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-06

j. i. Wiley Of SwamrscOtt, Mass,
was il this city Wednesday comforting
with various officials at the courthouse
ana the State trea Surer at the State
house. in regard to the adoption of d
standard for the sealing of weights
and measures. Mr. Wiley states that
the State Of Massachusetts was the
first to adopt a standard Of til" kind
that he represents ana that Portland
is til" only place III Maine where this
system is in use. 1t is vital 70 the in
forests of all he states. for with pro-
per Instruments the different town and
city :;talcrs of weights and measures
can he absolutely certain that there il
no error in their measurements.
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What might nave keen. under differ
Ont circumstances, Il very serious acct
dent, happened at Bond brook Tues
day a pair of large horses used i'll
cutting icc ~ f. Q. Getchell broke
through in some name" and took an
ice bath before it was possible to OK
tricate them from their prcdicam"nt.
AS S0rr rs they came from tho water
their driver ran them Ia the stables,
whcr" they were fed liberal allowances
of hot bran mash. The prompt treat
mcnt they received kept them from
receiving injury and "Wednesday the5
resumed work on the ice.
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SAGADAHOC.
WOOIWlCH.

AIRS N Il. Call has returned from a
visit with friends in Alma and BootiDay.
No trace has been found Of little Carrie
Louise Whitten. who was abducted from
the home Of her grandfather. Joseph
Rice, ~ her father, Harry Written, for
merly Of Bath.
The many friends of Miss Martha Stin-
son were saddenef ny the newg of her
death She was ? lady much respected
I'M III tnn hey Kindness. and sterling.
worth. Her age was y ycars, as,lg
aorEcvs. G. NJ. Stins0n OF North Wool
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wich and Fred. resident OF New Or
leans. survive.
Charles Wright. K. +. -. mail carrier,
has been confined to the house for week
with the grip. His wife has been his
substitute.
Rev. Nj. Colby. pastor or the baptist
church is taking his mid-wntcr vacation.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Hanson are occupy
ing their cottage at Nequasset.
Mrs. Lowell Chapman and Miss Maxine
Of Rockland are visiting Mrs. L. c. Pot
ter.
Mr.. P&rmentcr is at work with Ills team
in ArroWsic.
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February is making records in the
way of low temperature. and has ad-
ded two to her credit within the past
two days. The temperature Tuesday
morning. 13 degrees below zero, was
the coolest for the winter. but thar
was smashed yesterday when at
o'clock the Thermometer at Means
pharmacy registered y degrees below
the cipner.
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Ideal weather for a sale Of over
coats and suits, at very low prices, to
be appreciated and taken advantage
OF. Messer Perley Co. notify the
public in their ad, that this is the last
chance at present cut prices" for
buying q suit or overcoat Remember
the style and character of this stock of
clothing.
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The basket ball team of the Cony
High school Will go to Brunswick Sat
urday evening, where the boys will
play the return game with the bor:; Of
the Brunswick high school There
are practic" games nearly every after
noon in City hall. A rule has been
made. however, That all prlttir" must
be don" after : I NJ. a.; the noise
of the work disturbs the office workers
i'll the building
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-06

All over the city Thursday morning
there was great trouble with frozen
water pipes. In some cases the steam
pipes had caused trouble, but in The
large majority OF cases the trouble was
with the water pipes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-06

one week from Friday is St Nalen-
fines day. and the usual souvenirs Of
trc dav are now being displayed by
the dealers. but noticeable feature of
the stock of valentines this year is
that The old fashioned ornate creations
which have been with us for 80 many
wears are IL a great extent replaced by
postcards. for the reason that the
cards are cheaper and at the same
time more-up-to-date- Some Of the
cards are very neat and tasty. while
of course there is the other extreme III
tic comics. only they are not s" rank
in style or 50 crude in detaii = inc
old fashioned ones when nave mere
tofore held sway. To use the words
of 2 manufacturer of these souvenirs
the inve-mal<ing Of the year VIII DC
done on postcards
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-06

Col. f. f. Newcomb of the Second
Infantry and Major Peterson of The.
First Infantry, who had been in the
city since Tuesday on business con-
necteG with the office of the adiutant
general. left for their respective homes
yesterday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-06

Tn Canadian Pacific road from
Arc"it to Regia, Saskatchewan. a dis
t"ncc Of seventy five miles. is a per-
fectly straight line from terminal to
terminal. Another straight line Is on
the New South Wales government
railway. 1875 miles long The Canadian
National transcontinental read has a
straight stretch Of 120 miles, yH.r --.