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Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-09-18

provide increased facilities :or the
training of teachers. SO that o. better
equipped force Of instructorsyin the ele-
md Mar, brane h, : may e secured.
':S-Tle laws in the interest of labor
which have heen enacted in state and
naiirn favc Eeen tor the most part
placed upon the statute books by vhe
Republican party. In 10 state Of the
Union hes there been fewer strikes,
lacliouts and labor troubles than in the
manufacturing cities and towns Of New
Hampshire.
New Hampshire should be in the
lead in promoting the welfare of those
who sustain the industries OF the state,
ard We favor the passage of laws which
shall fulis meet the just demands of
labor.
"a-We view with apprehension the
continued absence from the carrying
trade of the world Of American built
ships and We urge upon Congress the
passage of an effective measure for tho
revival of the United States merchant
| marine. a:' specially urged by our Sc
ninI United States senator.
'.1o-We re-a firm the platform adopt
ed by the Republican state convention
Of September. 1866. and recommend to
the Republicans of the various towns
and cities that the candidates for the
Senate ard House of Representatives
be required to pledge their best efforts
to secure the fulfillment of the prin-
ciples enunciatcd in this platform.
'As Republicans of New Hampshire
in convention assembled we pledge Our
unqualified support to tine candidate
| who shall he chosen by this convention
as our standard bearer
At the Republican congressional con-
| venticn which was held Immediately
af:cr the Adjournment "f lie state
convention, Frank D. Currier, Of Ca
| naan was nominated by accla,nation
| for fifth term in Congress. Following
| this convention came the formation
| of the New Hampshire branch of the
| League of Republican Clubs. with
| James o. Lyford Of Concord as presi-
dent
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-09-18
Fireboats in Action.

Just what happens on a freboat from,
the moment an alaln is received is thrill
in@iy described in an article in a recent
number of Popular Mechanics. IL says:
On receipt of an alarnl at night the
first thing to start is the dynamo. for un-
DER the law the boat cannot move until
her lights are properly displayed. Then
aid ana circulating lumps are set in mo-
tion and the main engines started. The
tu' bnes which drive the fire pumps
should be warmed up and the fire pumps
turned over dry. If the fire is within
striking distance of the standpipes all
valves on the pipes to he used should be
opened when the boat approaches to zoo
feet of tie fire. and the water started as
soon as IN striking distance. If a pier fire
the beat shorld be moved along at n1oder-
ate speed and all pipes directed into the
heart Of the fi"e.
Shore lines can be operated successfully
at distance of 500 feet. II through acci-
dent or catastrophe tie water service of
a city should become impaired a fireboat
company could stretch lines of 1-2-inch
hose Tor distance of 1900 feet Each
line could supply two fire engines of the
larger size. which in turn could pump tho
water 1."T0 feet more. In this way one
boat could supply about 12 engines with
water
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-09-18
A Ninety Million Dollar Pay-RolI.

The Pennsylvania payroll cast OF
PitisburS alone was ninety million dol
lars last year. an increase of ten per
cent. over the year before, and its out
lay for materials seventy millions, OF
which the greater part represented
more labor. In the June just passed
the employees of the System drew
down four million dollars less than
they did in October of last year. IL
Altoona, with its 243 acres of yards. 30
miles Of tracks, and 1850 switches. there
are huge shop buildings which are
sealed up, almost anyhow, waiting for
the nation to get sane again and busi-
ness to resume. All along the line and
its branches are improvements, begun
or contemplated, which there is no
money to complete. While l was in the
Pennsylvania district, the Altoona
shops. already running at a tremendous
reduction, We're compelled to cut off, at
the end of July. four days work from
one department in order to keep the
months expenditure within the frugal
limit that present conditions have i'm
posed.
In five years the Pennsylvania has
increased its rate of wages twenty-five
per cent. The total earnings Of the
lines East and West last year showed
an increase of $30,000.00O, and of that
enormous sum labor got siNty-five per
cent. In pine years $3.50. 900. 900 have
been spent in betterment, extension,
and equipment. OF this 5000, ,00a. 900 was
charged 10 capital. upon which in this
hour of anxiety and idleness Mr.. Me
Crea has to tird money out OF earnings
to pay tho interest.
Thanks to longtime policy, insti-
tuted by the company long ago when
he was boy, Of making the most lib
cral appropriations possible for the pur-
poses Of Improvement, but of charging
against earnings all additional revenue
the remaining $50, 900 of this vast
outlay was taken out of profits
Had it not been for this policy, had
the road been forced to pay interest
now on that additional $3.50, 900 QUO his
task would perhaps have been beyond
accomplishment and this year Of grace
and 'retCrm' might have witnessed
the most elaborate railroad disaster in
history. The stockholders rate Of div
idend was not increased. That s15O.-
Go0,ooO was simply given back to the
public IRON whom it came in the sha pe
OF increased facilities Here is where
iron-hec!,d economy saves Napoleonic
foresight from coming to naught.-
Harper's Weekly
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-09-18
MARYLAND POLITICS.
Situation in That State Given Atten
tion Of Republican Leaders.

New York, Sept. 1.-THE Maryland
political situation was considered to-
day at Republican national headquar-
ters, practically all of the state lead.
ers having come here to consult with
National Chairman Hitchcock, who ar
rived early i'm the day from Chicago
and Cincinnati. In the belief of many
of the officials of the Republican head
quarters in the East, Maryland is
about the only debatable state in their
territory, and the discussion today
was regarded as of great Importance.
All of the members Of the Maryland
delegation said that the friendliness of
the business men of their state for
Mr. Taft and his popularity with the
masses makes it probable that the
Democratic normal majorities in the
state will be overcome.
Postmaster General Meyer visited
Republican headquarters today and
discussed with Mr.. Hitchcock argu-
ments which are to be made in reply
to Mr.. Bryan on the subject of gov
ernment guarantees of national bank
deposits
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-09-18
Well known and Honored Citizen Of
Lewiston Passes Away.

Lewiston, Me-, Sept. 17.-Judge A.
K p Knowlton Of Lewiston died
Wednesday evening.
Judge Knowlton was born in the old
farming town of New Portland, where,
al after he had received such advantages
as the village schools offered. he went
to Pennington, and to Hebron Acad-
emy. where he fitted for Colby Col
lege, from which he graduated in 1854,
returning to Waterville in 1857 to re-
ceive his degree OF Master of Arts.
Like many other young college grad
| yates of those days Judge knowlton
turned first to teaching as a means
| of getting the ready cash for the study
of the profession of law. which he had
selected He first went to North Con-
way Academy for two years, an insti-
tuition in which ne had already taught
one term before his graduation; next
he taught in Gardiner for one year.
and then he became principal of
| 1homaston Academy, where he re-
mained for three years. teaching with
marked success He then read law
with Benz Adams in New Portland
| Frye.
| In 1863 Mr.. knowlton cut loose
| from his old legal connections and es-
| tabiished an office of his own. His
practice grew and he took in a part
nar, Adelbert D. Cornish, now judge OF
! the Lewiston municipal court. This
| existed from 1869 until 1872. In 1871
the Legislature by an enactment estab-
| liShed the I.eWistCn n municipal court
| and Hon. Enos T. Luce, subsequently
| Judge of district court in MasSacnu-
setts and father of Hon. Robert I
| Luce. a prominent Massachusetts polit-
| ital leader, was appointed to the Judge
| ship. This position Judge Luce held
| for one year during which time it
was made an elective office. At the
| close of Judge Luce's administration
Mr.. Knowlton was elected judge hold
| ing the place during one term of four
J years.
I He declined reelection and his
partner. Hon. A. D. Cornish. succeed
| ed him 10 the position, which ne now
| holds.
Judge Knowlton was Mason and
| Odd Fellow He was twice married.
Ffis first wife was Mary A. Mcclure
| of Thomaston, whom he married May
| 23. 1859, and who died about year
after the marriage, leaving one daugh-
| ter. Carrie May, who died some years
ago. On Dec. 49, 1864. he married Alma
c. Chase of Lewiston, who survives.
Their daughter. Mrs. Grace Knowlton
Smith. wife of Clarence Smith of New
| ton. Mass, was with her father when
he passed away. Two brothers, Hon.
Hiram Knowltor, a prominent Portland
attorney, and Isaac Knowlton of
Lewiston. and a sister, Mrs j. w.
| Newell of Auburn, also survive.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-09-18
STORAGE PLANT DESTROYED.
Fire Causes Loss of Sixteen Thou.
sand Dollars at EIwood.

Elwood. Ind, Sept. 1e.-F!re broke out in
the attic OF the Home Storage and Manu-,
featuring Company's plant, and before the
local fire company could suh0ue the
flames. the plant was practically 6es-
troyed. ,'he firm manufactures artificial
Ice. bottle soft drinks. beers, and othel
goods sold at saloons, drug stores, etc
The less is estimated at $4,000, covered
by an insurance Of $4,000
The origin of the fire is mystery. 1t
was at iirst thought that the blaze started
from a crossed wire, but an investigation
disclOses that the fire started in the
south wing of the T-shaped building
close up in the attic, mex. to the gable
where there were no wires, and no com
bustible material. The building was OF
frame. contraction. two stories high.
An ice famine was averted by starting
the fires in the plant formerly owned by
the late Gustav Kramer. an ice plant of
fifteen tons capacity. and ice blocks were
ready for delivery this morning.
Tie burned plant will be rebuilt at
once.
During the fire gang of men pried
open rear door to the storage-room
and carried out fifteen cases of beer. II
was not until some of the men and boys
began to show signs IF intOxication that
the theft was discovered
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-09-18

So it is that civilizations best
friends are the dental surgeons who
on Monday, began their national con
vention at Boston. The brightest OF
that profes sion's talent are there tt
read papers, hear reports Of new dis,
cove. .ies and TO discuss ethical fea-
lures of their vocation. The conven-
ton is being more largely attended
than any of its kind ever held.
Amer rica for half a century has led il
the science of dentistry. just a.
America has led in surgery We are
be hind both France and Germany lr
the science OF chemistry. pathology
and hygiene, but in advanced dentis-
try abdominal surgery, the care 81
fieS, wounds, we lead the world.
Centuries ago the village blacksmith
was the village dentist. When tootF
ached there was one remedy only. an6
that was to pull it. But nowadays
dental work has 50 advanced that nc
one need lose a molar. Even when 2
tooth has reached an advanced stag,
of decay it may be saved.
And modern machinery. harmless
anestho tics. the applicat zion of cocaine
and eucalyptus will permit a denta!
surgeon to work unntcrruptedly in the
mouth without pain to the patient
The old fear one used to have for the
forceps and the scalrel has died away
and the average person walks as un-
concernedly to a dentists chair as tc
seat in a car.
When we have good teeth. as rule
we nave good health. and when we
have bad teeth the health is not only
miserable, the breath foul, but the
victims temper is such as to often
times keep him in trouble.-New York
American.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-09-18
MET DEATH IN DENSE FOG.
Young Woman Killed by Train al
Seabriaht Crossing.

Long Branch, N. j., Sept 16.--One of
the four deadly grade crossings at Sea-
bright claimed another victim when
Rose O'I1ara, laundress employed at
the summer home Of f. Fliteman, was
struck and instantly killed by the
horthhound express train due at Sea-
bright station at 659 o'clock Miss
'Hara, in crossing to her work stepped
directly in front of the train. Engineer
Theodore Brown saw the young woman
on the track, but not in time to stop
his train. She was hurled sixty feet. A
heavy fog prevented the woman from
seeing :he train till it was too late.
Coroner John Il. Tetley. of Red Bank.
viewed the remains. which were
brought to the Sexton morgue in this
city for burial
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-09-18
Three Arrests For
Fire at Bangor.

Bangor, Ne. Sept. 17-Another Sc
rious fire was narrowly averted to-
night by the timely discovery in a
building of three tenements, filled will
dodgers. 1t was of incendiary origin,
and Gordon White. his brother, VIM.
A White, and their housekeeper,
whose name is withheld have been
arrested
Inspector Knaide of the police de-
partment estimated that five gallons
Of kerosene had been poured in an up
stairs room and on both front and
back stairs. The building itself is a
big frame structure of four stories.
situated at the corner of Center and
Prospect streets.
Although Gordon White, held as
principal, denies all knowledge Of the
fire the police assert they have a COM
plete case against him and his OBJ
ject was to get insurance that he car :
ried on his furniture.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-09-18

CONTINUED from Page Four.)
DR.. 1ONNEY AND CHARLIE
HAL WIN At SYRACUSE

Syracuse, n Y. Sept. T.-There were Il
starters in the 30 trotting event at the
State Fair grounds today. and tile spec
tators again saw some sensational racing
in every heat The Iace went to Del Cor
onado.
In a great drive DIR. Bonney captured
the 2.13 pace by head over Miss Adball
In the 2.09 pace pretty struggle was
witnessed in the stretch in the second
heat, when a speedy quartet raced to the
wire, shifting positions in the most des-
perate of drives. In the final rally Char
lie Hal took the heat by a nose from Les
lie Waterman.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-09-18
FIRES STILL RAGING.
Gang of Men Thought to Be Setting
Fires in the Woods.

Lewiston. Me, Sept. 17.-Forest
fires which have been raging all
around here this week We're not check
ed today on account of the high winds.
The fires are now burning near No
Mechanic Falls and Danville Junction.
1t is now believed that there is a
gang of men setting fresh fires in the
vicinity Of the fire near No Name
pond. Benjamin Stoddard, who lives
near Thorne's Corner. about two miles
outside the city, was shot at by two
men who stood on one side of the
road They are thought to be members
of the gang who are setting the fires.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-09-18
MRS. CARRIE NATION
InfIicts Herself on Mr.. Taft, With Her
Usual SenseIess Talk.

Cincinnati. Ohio. Sept 17-Mrs. Carrie
Nation. without her hatchet, dropped int
town early today and went direct to tn,
Pike street address of Mr.. Taft, who ad
mitted Mrs. Nation in the spacious hall.
"You know me?" she demanded wit hou
preliminary.
Tie candidate admitted that from th'
public printo he knew who Mrs. Natiol
was.
We'll I have come here to have a iis
cusaion with you on the liquor question.
she said
"You will have to excuse me from en-
term" upon any discussion with you,
was Mr.. Taft's half smiling reply
Whereupon Mrs. Nation began one o
her Characteristic speeches against thu
drink evil. Nr. Taft was modestly back
ing away and Mrs. Nation. seemingly
somewhat awed by what She was doing
also hacked her way out of the door ant
the interview was ended
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-09-18

S. r. Dolloff and Capt. G. B. Nc.
Lellane of Boothbay Harbor have beer
in the city negotiating with James 7
ellison for the purchase of his fast
motor boat, the Catherine G. Mr.
ellison will take the boat to Boothbay
Harhor Sunday in order to give the
gentlemen an opportunity to thorough
ly inspect the boat. If the parties
from Boothbay Harbor decide to pur-
chase the Catherine G. they will con
vert her from a racing boat to
pleasure boat
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-09-18
alter G. Phillips. confidential secretary

Walter c. Phillips. confidential secretary
of John Leonard. retired steel and iron
founder Of Montclair. n. j., was held for
the grand jury in slC.0OO bail Thursday at
Newark. N. J., on a charge Of man.
slaughter in causing the death of Mr..
Leonard. Mr.. Leonard was shot and
killed Wednesday in his home in Mont
clair with revolver which Philips salo
he found by the roadside. Philips de-
clared the shooting was an accident ana
occurred while he was showing the waap-
on to Mr.. Leonard.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-09-18
Mr.. TAFT's ITINERARY.
Before Going West He Will. Finish
Work on Important Speeches.

Cincinnati. Ohio, Sept. 17.-With the
speaking itinerary of William H. Taft
decided upon. the time intervening be-
fore he leaves here on his first trip
will be devoted largely to the prepara-
ton of numerous important speeches
he is to deliver through the West Mr.
Taft will spend the greater part of
each day at the Pike street resident .
of his brother where he will be able
to avoid the many callers who con-
stantly throng the headquarters in the
Sinton hotel. There may be a delega =
tion Of two which will come from
Ohio points, but the recent porch fea-
ture of the campaign seems to have
been completely eclipsed by the more
important program of travel
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-09-18

There was a decided congestion Of
traffic about O'Clock yesterday fore
noon in the vicinity of Beane's corner
and as result loaded team collided
with a light buggy and tore the right
step from the buggy. The owner of
the buggy was very indignant over the
mishap and insisted that the driver of
the team should pay .or the damage
done to his rig.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-09-18
FIRES IN KNOX COUNTY.
Several Buildings Burned-Firemer
From Camden and Rockport Work.

Rockland, Me-, Sept. 17.-Several
bad forest fires were burning in Knox
county today One near the village of
Simonton in Rockport swept away the
farm buildings owned by Mrs. Edward
Ingraham and occupied by Dana Gray.
the loss being $4,000. The Carleton
farm was in danger and it was be-
lieved that with change OF wind the
whole village of Simonton would be
endangered. Camden and Rockport
firemen were fighting the flames. An
other fire was burning over wide
range OF woodland in Warren and
sweeping toward Friendship.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-09-18
BIG CONTEST EXPECTED.
Lively Fight Expected for Montana
GubernatoriaI Nomination.

Helena, Mont. Sept 17.-When the
Republican state convention convenes
here. the big contest. it is anticipated
will be over the gubernatorial nomi-
nation. for which there are a dozen
candidates. including State Senator E.
F.. Donlin and Charles NJ. Webster.
Lee Mantle. former United States
senator. is mentioned as a possible
COMPROMISE nominee
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-09-18
jeremiah Smith, Jr.. of Boston. > wa

jeremiah Smith, Jr.. of Boston was
appointed receiver in the circuit court at
Boston Thursday of the Hadley Cement
Co. of Lynn, Mass. The receivership is
the result of the petition of George A.
Alden Of Boston, a creditor for $47. Coo. He
alleges the firm is unable to pay its debts
and is in danger of loss from attach
ncnts. The company has been doing bus
iness for six years ard is capitalized for
s;.yOc,tOD.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-09-18
North VassaIboro Church Burned.

Naterville, Me-, Sept 1.-THE Meth
odist church at North Vassalboro was
burned today the loss being $4,000 and
the insurance $500. The edifice was
thoroughly renovated and re-dedicated
year ago. 1t was suspected the ori-
Gin was incendiary.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-09-18
STORM TO EASTWARD,
Very Heavy in Bay Of Fundy-vesseI
In Tow Abandoned.

Halifax, n. S.. Sept. 17.-Dispatches
received here tonight state that a
heavy wind and rain storm is raging
along the coast. 1t is very severe in
the Bay of Fundy. The tug Edna Il
arrived 1T Disby, n. S., tonight and re-
ports that she had to abandon the Nor
wcgian bark Medura. which she was
towing from Yarmouth to Annapolis. 1t
is expected that the bark will be ear
ried many miles seaward. The harbor*
a)cne the coast are filled with vessels
in for shelter
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-09-18
THE TEETH AND HEALTH.
Dentist of Today Is Often Humanity's
Best Friend.

Our dentist is our best doctor. When
the teeth are kept in healthy order
ones digestion is good: when they are
decayed we suffer from indigestion.
and when we have that complaint the
world never looks bright.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-09-18

Mrs. c. G. Sears, mother of J. Mont
gomery Sears of Boston, who was kill
ed recently in an automobile accident
near providence. r. T., was Thursday
appointed administrative of her sons
estate by Judge Grant in the probate
court. Mrs. Sears has not as yet filed
bond and therefore the value of the
estate has not been accurately deter
mined. 1t is estimated, however. that
it Will exceed several million dollars
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-09-18
Taft Bryan Meetino Is or.

Chicago. Sept 1.-THE contemplate
ed meeting of Mr.. Taft and Mr.. Bryan
here Oct. Z. has fallen through, ac-
cording to Chairman Dixon of the Re
publican speakers bureau today. Mr..
Dixon said that Mr.. Taft's itinerary
would not allow of his speaking in
Chicago Oct. I.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-09-18

Florence Jones. the 11-year-oh
daughter of John c. Jones. underwent
an operation for appendicitis Wednes.
day night at her home in Randolph
from which she rallied successfully.
The operation was performed by Dr..
A. w Strout assisted by Drs. Sawyer
and Clason.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-09-18

The funeral of Lloyd Lyndon Chan.
man. infant son of Mr.. and Mrs. Lyn.
don F.. Chapman, was held ycsterda,
forenoon at $50 from the family resi-.
ience, Windsor street. Randolph Rev
c. L. Jones officiated and the body was
taken to Augusta for burial. Tyt
appropriate selections We're RENDERED
by Mrs. Fred Moore
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-09-18

In connection with the raid mada
Wednesday afternoon at - Main ave.
nue. d. ]. McGillicuddy appeared in the
Gardiner police court yesterday fore.
noon and pleaded not guilty At the
request of his counsel the hearing was
continued until Friday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-09-18

A shortage Of 1909 school teachers is
reported in Oklahoma. The cause is said
to be the small salaries Of womer teach
ers. The club women declare that if the
salalies OF the women teachers were mada
I" ''rIal 'tnse IF the loen. the shortage
would cease to exist. In the 'ennti,,' =,
wnn.n out of er''ployirent arc locking TO
F''nEn-'" for places during the corning
schO0! term.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-09-18

Mrs. c. II. Oldham returned yest4,.
day morning to Lawrence. Mass. afts,
visit at Ocean Point and in this citr
to Deacon and Mrs. /. S. Mitchell
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-09-18

Tomorrow at Isaac Baiters iS bs.
nanas 25c, Concord grapes lSc. Deja.
wares 1Sc. Very high colored fancy
peaches for canning, low price, satw.
day
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-09-18

MISS Zeln'a Knox Of Spring strss.
went to Providence, r. L., yestert'
morning for visit. 'aY
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-09-18

Mr.. and Mrs. George Payson %.
turned to Haverhll yesterday morn.
ing after a visit to Mrs. Belle Kimh,n
Spring street.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-09-18

The body of Mrs. Nancy A. Rabb w.,
taken to Corinna yesterday forenoos
for interment. Her daughters accom-
panied the remains.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-09-18

Mr.. and Mrs. G. F. Nichols Of A..
gusta were in the city yesterday NOV
ing Oh their way home from seha"
Lake.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-09-18

Mrs. f.. G. Dill took a party ofIo.
up stream in her husbands lsunss
yesterday afternoon for brief on,is
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-09-18

Cyrus w. Doiloff, Bates '0S, has yor.
to Faston tn-cormence his drtl.s -
principal Of the High school in ,hs'
town.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-09-18

In some Oriental countries vaccina.
ton has been praeticed for over a .rcu-
sand years.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-09-18
GARDINER.

Rev, and Mrs. l.. Fl. Clarke and f..
lily passed the day yesterday At pam '