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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-11
Lake Is Now In Midst Of
Busiest Season Ever.
Fishing Is Good, Many Big
Catches Being Reported.
Annual Launch Races Scheduled
To Occur This Week.

Lake Cobbosseecontee, Me-, Aug. 10
(SpeciaD The lake is now in the
midst of probably the busiest and
most popular season in its history. Au-
gust is always the month when the
most people enjoy the beauties and
pleasures of this beautiful Maine lake
and it seems probable from the begin
ming of the month this year that Au-
gust will be a record breaking month
for the number of cottagers and camp
crs and visitors. BY the end of TINS
week nearly every cottage on all SIDES
of the lake will be occupied and doz-
ems of tents dot the shores from Island
Park to the lower end Of the lake nine
miles below. The islands with thelr
beautiful camping sites are very pop
ular this year and even in some OF the
least visited spots on lower CobbosSee-
contee may be found parties enjoying
teri life through this month.
Besides the regular residents at Inns
time of year hundreds take advantage
of the evenings to visit Island Firh
with it's theater, dances, boating ana
MANY other attractions and picnic par
tics NAV be seen at various places
about the lake on nearly every DAY
Of the week. Fishing is the best this
month that it has been for some time
ard dozens of boats may be seen daliy
about the bell buoy, Ladies DellSht'
the islands and other fishing groullos
of the lake. Many large catches are
rnnorted. the bass being particularly
plentiful.
There are over a hundred motor boats
besides the many sailboats and count
less row boats. canoes and othcf cre'l'
on the lake this season and every day
the lake is dotted with craft of every
kind. Sunday was an ideal day for
boating. All day there was enough
breeze for sailing but not enough 10
stir up a sea unpleasant for launches
and small craft and with the nearly
full moon in the evening the day was
all that could be desired for all IN TINS
lire. The moonlight on the water Tor
the past week has been something long
to be remembered by all who have mad
the opportunity to enjoy it,
This week on Thursday and Friday
afternoons will see the annual launch
races. All boats to enter have been re-
uuircd to go around the course once
for the purpose of being timed in order
to be classed j. Frank Pierce has
been on his piazza every afternoon ana
evening for several weeks for the pur-
pcee. of taking time. The chasing this
wear is according to speed instead Oh
bv length as in previous years and the
rules require each boat to go WITHIN
five per cent. as fast in the trials as
i'm the race This is to prevent any er-
ror in chasing. If Il boat exceeds 1lVe
pnr cent. faster than the trial speed IL
is .lcbarrcd from the race. The trlaiS
ended Saturday night and no more
ho1ts will be allowed to enter. Ihe
boats have not yet been classcd put
will be soon. There are to De louI
clasSes. two to race on Thursday ana
two on Friday Following IS the lSl
. ,o,+. and thoir time as entered.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-11
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Pomona meets with the Readfcld
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August II.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-11

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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-11
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-05
VERY QUIET MEETING.
Socialists Talk Temporarily About the
 Explosion.

New York April 4.-(Spe5ial.) With 100 uniformed policemen on guard and 20 I,ain clothes men mingling with the audi ence at the soeialistic meeting held m Grand Central Palace this afternoon it was a most quiet affair. Several of the speakers who attended the Union Square meeting, when a bomb was thrown, made addresses that were so mild there was no interference.
 The purpose of the meeting was to de- nounce the police authorities for their at .itude toward the crowd in Union Square the week before. President Roosevelt, Secretary Taft, General Bingham and h. ST ector Schmittberger were made the mark for several epigrams, but there was rot the slightest disorder inside the hall. Just before the meeting the police made three arrests of persons who objected to their methods of guarding the hall.
 Algernon Lee, chairman of the meeting. tcld the socialists that they are in a criti- cal situation, due to the bomb explosion Tor which they are not to blame. He said that the danger appeared in the attitude of the authorities at time when 3OO,0OO men in this city alone are without work and nearly desperate.
 Morris Kilquitt denounced the authori- es for abandoning public work at q time when so many men are without em- ployment. Then he denounced the police for their attempt to prevent the Union Square meeting
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-05
SUED FOR HEAVY DAMAGES.
Wealthy Man Accused of AIienating
 Wife's Affections.

Cincinnati. April 4.-(Special. )-John M. German, former president of the ODell Stock company. was sued today for s5O0,- 900 damages by Harry Rensch, a young husband who alleged that the retired broker had won the affections of Mrs. Rensch, beautiful young woman. Rensch also sued for divorce, mentioning the broker as correspondent.
 Rensch states they were married about five years ago and lived happily until his wife became acquainted with Cor man, whom he says lavished great deal of money on her. Evidence gathered by private detectives, who trailed German and Mrs Rensch, and on one occasion caused their arrest, Is detailed In the suit. German is reputed to be worth almost a million, made in comparative lv short time by conducting the anairs of the O'Dell company His attorneys declare the suit Is a conspiracy. Ihe defendant is married and has beauti1ui home on Price Hill.
 Since Germans retirement from the brokerage business he has devoted con- siderable time to the turf, being a prom inent figure at New Orleans early in the winter,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-05
TAFT AND FORAKBR
 MAY MAKE COMBINE

Washington, April 4.--(Special.) )-Both, the Taft and Foraker adherents deny the renewed reports that they have been flirting with each other. On behalf, it is stated, that absolutely no overtures have been made to Foraker to call off the fight in Ohio. The war secretary is still of the opinion that the presidential ond senatorial campaigns are entirely sep arate and distinct propositions. Taft is concerned only with the presidential game. He does not purpose to drag Foraker's senatorial ambition along behind his band wagon.
 If the Taft adherents want to elect For sker to the Senate, after the presidential nomination, they may do ais they please. He will not instruct them or even sug- aest to them to get out and hustle for Koraker for the Senate. On behalf of Foraker. it is said he has not extended me olive branch to the Taft forces nor fas he authorized anyone else to do so. He insists. as he did not start the fight, # is not up to him to call it off.
 Both the Taft and Foraker forces dis claim the responsibility for the statement made by Representative Mouser of Ohio, in which he urged that their differences be patched up in the interest of harmony snd the success of the republican ticket in Ohio. Mouser is a Taft man and there is more than a suspicion that plans are on foot for a reconciliation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-05
ILLINOIS CENTRAL PLANS. Entrance To Birmingham Will Be on
 Leased Tracks,

Macon. Ga, April 4.-When asked about the entering into Birmingham of the llii- nois Central and the effect on the cen tral of Georgia tonight. Major Hanson said:
 .The Illinois Central had bought ter minal property at Birmingham ana hao arranged to run it's trains into the clty through the trackage rights over the Southern and the Frisco long before MT Hartman thought of buying the stock or the Central railroad.
 The Central expects to exchange pus- mess with the lines running into tue citv. as heretofore. It is not contein- plated that there Wal be any changes made in the existing relations between the Central and it's Birmingham connec- tions.
 s.,rhe Mobile and Ohio railroad has ar ranged to come into Birmingham through trackage rights over the Southern ana if is now contemplated that the passen- ger trains of the Illinois Central and the Mobile and Ohio railroads will De inaugurated on the same date, If prac- tfcabie'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-05
NOW COMES REAL
 TEST OF RACING New York Law Against Betting Is Certain of Passage TRACKS WILL BE AFFECTED Stakes Will Be Cut Down at the Tracks and It Remains To Be Seen
 Whether the Attendance
 Will Be as of Tore.
TRACKS WILL BE AFFECTED

New York, April 1.-The Times this morning says:
 Betting under the protection of the law ss an adjunct to horse raeiig passed the Eoint yesterday where it might be classi- fled as even a forlorn hope for the par t sans of racing in New York. There was rot even the shadow of a suggestion from any person interested in racing as to a means of changing the course of legislation which seems obvious, Even the belief which existed wifh certain ele- ments that bribery might succeed when all other means failed to beat the Hart Agnew bills, has faded to the point that no reasonable man now will believe that a corruption fund large enough to serve the purpose could be raised or be effec- tive. By racing men generally the con cession is made that the anti-betting leg isls tion is inevitable. Tie concern of the men to whom racing is 8 matter of business is now directed to the possibili- ties of racing being continued in the face of the prohibition of public betting, which all agree was an essential factor in the popularity which racing achieved under the Percy-Gray law.
 The owners and managers of the race tracks, with all the great amounts they nave invested in race track property, are not more keenly interested than the maia tody of the professional horsenen, who, as owners and breeders, look to the race track for their subsistence The prospect for them Is that the value of their prop crty will be sharply reduced, for it is to be expected that the first effect of the passage of the law will be to reduce the attendance and cut down receipts, which the race tracks confidently may l e expected to discount by correspond ing reduction in the mounts of the stakes and purses offered.
 The opening of the New York racing season under the old provisions of the 2ercy-Gray law will be on April b at the Aqueduct track, and it has been an- rounced by the managers of the course that, regardless of what may come in the way of legislation, the meeting will open and be run off under the terms of the schedule approved by the Jockey club The programme of purses has not yet been announced, and horsemen are look ing ahead to a general reduction of the yurses, though the stakes already closed nave their usual values.
 The experiment in prospect at the open ing of the Aqueduct track will be the same which failed when betting was sup pressed on the Chicago race tracks. at St Louis and in New Jersey at the Lin- cen and Elizabeth tracks. To follow up the Aqueduct meeting the managers of other tracks have asserted that tlfey would run off their stakes for the present year at least, and the prospect is that if the plan announced is carried out the New York race tracks will risk big losses.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-05
LOUIS LUNDY SUES
 ]. THOMAS HEFLIN

Washington, April 4.-(Special.) )- Louis Lundy, the negro who was shot by Representative Hefin of Alabama, today filed suit against the Alabama member for $2000 personal damages. In his declaration Lundy alleges that Mr. aeflin made a malicious unreasonable, unprovoked and uncalled for" attaes1 upon him. He recites the injuries he received which, besides the bullet wound in the head, consisted of numei- ous bruises about the body, and re. iates his version of the affair. He claims that because of his injuries he has been obliged to pay out large sum of money for the treatment of his injuries and it will be some time be- fore he fully recovers from the effects. Lundy's declaration was filed by quartet of negro lawyers.
 Under a decision rendered by the con troller of the trea sury today the Third Nebraska regiment is allowed $6243 ad- ditional for Spanish American war pay. Of this amount Col. w. J. Bryan will receive $243. The regiment was repre- scented by Capt. c. c. Calhoun of Lex ington, Ky.
 Judge Thomas G. Jones of Alabama was White House caller today.
 W. s.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-05
FruqaI Though Rich.

The life of Mrs. Eddy continues to enliven the pages of McClures Mag azine. We quote from the April num- Der:
 'Alth ough Mrs. Eddy was now wealthy woman she was still admira ply prudent in the use of her money. There was nothing ostentatious about her manner of living, and she never spent money lavishly, even upon her self. Her laces and jewels, even the diamond cross which is conspicuous in many of her photographs, were given to her by devoted students.
 Mrs. Eddys little economies are ai- ways interesting and characterlstic. On one occasion she summoned pr. Fosters old friend, William Clark of Barre. Vt. to come to Pleasant View and be her gardener. She wearied O. Clark in little while, decided that he ought to be teacher of Christian
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-05

New York April 4.-When the clocks ehimed midnight tonight, the Fifth Avenue hotel passed into oblivion. For 49 years it held its place as one of the most famous hostelries in Ameri- ca, but bigger and more elaborate hotels have taken the patronage 1t once held, and now modern business requirements have forced out the old building, which in it's time has honorsd thousands of men whose names arc household words, to give way to modern sky ping office building.
 The political history of New York and of America Is closely identified with the old hotel. On the great plush settees in what has come to be known as the Amen corners" have sat most of the men who have been prominent Tn the political history of the country in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-05
ETHEL IS PLUCkY.
Presidents Daughter Runs Engine Into
 Atlanta.

Atlanta, April Miss Ethel Roosevelt, daughter of the President, stood at the throttle of the Atlanta and West Point train when 1t steamed into Atlanta at noon today She had been it's engineer all the way from Newman and had brought it into the Terminal depot here on time.
 I'm so sorry it's over with" she said to Engineer John T. Still, when the train slowed down and came to a standstill un- der the shed.
 '"This has been the jolliest hour of my whole life. guess I'm the only Presi- dents daughter who ever ran an engine"
 It was just before. the train pulled out from Newman that Engineer Still heard a girls voice behind him calling, "Mayn't I come across and watch you, Mir. En- gineer?'
 Turning MT. Still saw the daughter of the President of the United States on the tender. Capt. Fitzhugh Lee, aide to the President, who waited near her, ex- plained to the engineer that Miss Ethel had been teasing her mother for ride on the engine. She had slipped away from the parlor car, it seems, before Mrs. Roosevelt could realize what was happen ing, and there she stood. Engineer Still stretched forth his big hand and lifted her to the seat near him. q suppose you'd like to run the mogul?' he asked.
 ..Oh, if you would be good enough to let me-" answered Miss Ethel. A minute later her palm had closed over the throt- tie.
 Now pull open the lever" said the en- gineer Miss Ethel pulled with all her might and off rolled the train, while she laughed delightedly at what she had done
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-05

Science instead of a gardener, and sent him away. While Clark had worked on her place Mrs. Eddy had paid hir1 gardeners wages, but she felt that he ought to be reimbursed for the eX- pense he had incurred in moving to Concord and in quitting his former occupation. Accordingly, she called pr. Foster into her study and handed. him $500, telling him to offer the money to Clark, but adding grimly, It will prove a curse to him if he takes, It. pr. Foster warned Clark to that effect, and Clark. rather re- luctantly refused the money. Mrs
 Eddy had for some time been prom ising Dr. Foster diamond ring for his little finger, and they had looked over jewellers catalogues and discussed the sizes and prices of stones. In the end Mrs. Eddy had decided upon smaller stone than the one Dr. Foster selected
 He now took hundred dollars of ths
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-05
A Great Difference.

When you buy home and have a well tcpt lawn, it will cost you money for labor. or else you have to mow the grass yourself. When you buy lot in beaut;- fui Elmwood cemetery it is a great diff ference-you do not have to worry about the grass being moved and besides 1t costs you nothing, as this modern cent etery is on the perpetual care lawn plan.
 Think of the satisfaction of not only having you lot cared for, but the adjoin- ing ones as well. Fl lwood cemetery is under the perpetual care plan, and is per n,anently reserving 10 per cent of sales to provide for care in future generations. Elmwood's office is at the cemetery, and they have both phones. Take Powderl9 CT South Bessemer cars. Single graves from S5 up and lots are sold on monthly payments.
 Notwithstanding the extensive improve .l1ents that have been made at Elmwood, their prices remain the same. Visitors are always welcome to visit the beautiful burial grounds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-05
REVOLT IN CLEMSON.
Students Decide That Their Punish
 ment Is Just.

Columbia, S. C.. April At a meet ing today the dismissed members of the junior class of Clemson college prac- tlcally unanimously absolved thu cir col lege mates from their pledge to stand together if there were any dismissals. This action renders it improbable that any considerable number of students besides those dismissed will leave the college. T. S. Allen, captain of the football team. said that he would do all in his power to dissuade his fellows from leaving the institute. The sane view was expressed by others. The general opinion of the cadets dismissed seems to be that their punishment is 7 deserved and just.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-05

he got married ip the land of Nod. af- ter he killed Abel. But the Bible men, tions only Adam and Eve as being on earth at that time. Who, then, did Cain marry?
 'The colored preacher snorted with un- feigned contempt 'Huh' he said, you hear dat, brederen an sisters? You hear dat fool question l am axed? Cain, he went to de land O Nod just as de Good Book tells us, an in de land O Nod Cain gifts so lazy an so shif'less dat he up an marres a gal O one O dem no count pore white trash families dat de inspired apostle didn't consider fttin to mention in de Holy Word '
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-05
BRYAN HAS BUSY DAY.
Nebraskan Delivers Addresses In Kan
 sas Towns.

Garden City, Kans., April 4.-William ]. Bryan delivered three speeches in Kan sas today, one in the morning at Hutch. isson, one in the afternoon at Dodge City and one in the evening at Garden City. Mir Bryan departed from here late to- night for Colorado. where he will con- tinue his speechmaking.
 At Hutchinson MT. Bryan addressed :, crowd of 5000 persons. At Dodge an equally large crowd was present, while at Garden City MT. Bryan greated a crowd of like numbers. In all three of his speeches MT. Bryan discussed poli- ties. He praised Senator LaFollette fo his stand against the trusts and criticised Secretary Taft
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-05
FAMOUS OLD HOTEL HAS
 ENDED ITS EXISTENCE

the last half century. There have sat Grant, Conkling, Arthur, Depew. in fac. practically all of the men whose names are graven on the annals of the repub- lican party in New York. On the stairway in the corner James G. Blaine heard Dr. Burchard deliver the "Rusl. Romanism and Rebellion" speech which cost him the presidency. Every corner of the old buildingi every room is peo- pied with the ghosts of the famous men who have been known tn ere dus- ing the time the hotel has been in ex- istence. The old guests, many of them having spent 30 and 40 years under its hospitable roof. have left for new homes and the old servants, dozens of whom have been in the hotel for mole than quarter of century, have se- cured new places or have arranged to retire altogether from labor. Hundreds Of people have asked for souvenirs of the old hotel
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-05

money which had been offered Q Clark in such a forbidding fashion. added it to the appropriation made for his ring. and got the diamond he wanted. The rest of the money Mrs. Eddy put into a stained-glass window for the Mother Room in the Boston church-the window which represents Mrs. Eddy sitting in the skylight room at Lynn and searching the Scriptures beneath the rays of the star of Bethleh em."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-05
Engine Boiler ExIudes.

Asheville, N. C., April 4.-Just as an extra freight train was pulling inro Hillgirt, small station about 10 miles below here on the Spartanburg branch Of the Southern railway, the boiler of the engine exploded with terrific force, instantly killing Engineer George Lauderback and William limp, tearing the engine to pieces and derailing four cars.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-05
Relief From Quarantine.

Havana, April 4.-Word has been re- ceived here that the United States marine hospital service has decided to permit passengers on vessels from Ha- vana, including Marianao and Camp Columbia, who have remained in these places six days to enter the United States without restriction
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-05
Lookinu Over seaboard.

Columbia s. C.. April 4.-John Skel- ton Williams of Richmond passed through this city today with a party ci capitalists associated with him. If is rumored that the object of the trip is to inspect the Seaboard Air Line railroad with view to purchase it. MT. Williams refused to talk on the sub feet.