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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-25
Odd Fellows Accept Au-
gusta Brothers. Challenge.
Will Meet Next Tuesday on
Augusta Baseball Diamond.
Melton McGorriI Breaks an ARM.
An Engagement Announced.

Harold Weeks, Bowdoin 10. is coming in
for much praise for his fishing ability,
having made the biggest catch of the
season He . stopping with Mr.. and Mrs.
Lester Nye at their cottage.
Mr. and Mrs. William White of Leomin-
ster, Mass, arrived Friday for a visit
to relatives. Mrs. White was formerly
Miss Carr, bookkeepcr at the store of A.
L. Hatch. and Mr.. White was employ ed
by the C. III. Knowles Furniture Co.
r The manager of the Odd Fellows base
ball team has received q challenge from
the Augusta Odd Fellows baseball team
and has accepted the same. The game
will be played at Augusta next Tuesday
afternoon. The first game of a series be-
tween the teams was played at Water
vile. the Fairfield team winning.
W. II. Mccain has returned to Ms
home in Lewiston. after passing a few
days with his aunt. Mrs. Mary Gilman,
on lower Main street.
Dr. A. G. Hooper left Friday for Wins
low, where he will pass few days with
his parents.
Miss Jones of Portland is the guest of
Miss Christine Totman. She was a class
mate at the Mt. Ida School for Girls.
Miss Agnes Barton left Thursday for
Boothbav, where she will be the guest of
Miss Mary 'Ncwhall.
Preston Delano, the well-known res.
taurant keeper, has rented the store for
merry occupied by l. S. Mcfarland on
Bridge street and will very shortly open
a restaurant ard candy store. 1t is the
plan Of the Fairfield & Siawmut Railroad
to liave a part Of the room as waiting
room for its patrons. t.44atlt1e -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-25
$4,000 LIGHTNING LOSS.
Record Damage by Electrical Storms
in Montgomery County.

Boyds. Md, July 24.-Another
disastrous electrical storm visited
Montgomery county, and did much
destruction to cattle and crops. Some
of the oldest residents say they do not
know of so many destructive storms,
for within the past ten days there has
been $4,000 worth of property
destroyed by lightning, and much
stock killed in the fields.
The lightning struck number of
wheat stacks and the residence of
Robert J. Green. The bolt passed
through the house. tearing off plaster
ing. and through the room in which
children slept, though none was
injured.
In the center of herd of 100 milch
cows. four fine cows owned by Mrs.
Sara f. Boyd We're struck and killed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-25

A small boy claiming his residence
in Winslow was taken in charge yes
terday afternoon by officer Libby near
the Ticonic bridge. The boy had been
lettering about the bridge the greater
part of the afternoon and appeared
lost. The boy talked in a manner that
gave the officer to understand that he
WIS not in his right mind and he was
taken to the station. Upon being ques-
toned he said that he lived in Wins
low bat talked so irrationally that the
officers We're almost in doubt what to
dc with him. After a while he prom
Used to go home if he We're allowed
and was released. He was seen later in
the evening on Main street and was
taken as far as the bridge. He returned
home
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-25
N Black Hand Letters to
Two Newark, n, J.,Gir|s.
Threatening Messages Written
In a Disguised Hand.
Girl, Acquainted and Believe the
Threats Are From Same Source.

New York, July 24.-Two young wo-
men of the Roseville section of New
ark N. J., have asked the protection
If Police Capt John Ubhaus of the
Kin precinct, from the annoyances Of
ononvmous enemies who have sent
them "BIack Hand" letters threatening
their lives.
They are Miss Matilda Hartman of
NJ, 12S South Ninth street and Miss
pearl Daddo of No. 134 South Seventh
street, and are friends moving in the
same social circle, which lead the po-
lice to suspect that the letters have
n common source.
Miss Hartman Is stenographer
employed in Manhattan. he received a
note signed "Black Hand" written in
blue ink in a scrawly hand, evidently
10 disguise the hand of the writer 1t
reads as follows:
Miss lilly Hartman: Do you know
how bad I feel when 1 see you, my
dear old girl Your life is in danger
will lay for you some night when you
are home. 50 look for the spot. Do not
give me the trouble laying for you. l
will have your blood, old girl I did
love yDu Jul SPu tii nv iC'PoAiu
to it, so now you must die.
BLACK HAND TOUCH.
Miss Daddo received two letters,
both brief and in q disguised hand.
but apparently written by a different
hand The first was dated July 8, and
the second was mailed day before yes
terday, evidently about the same time
and at the same station as the letter
sent to Miss Hartsman. The first let
ter ran:
Dear p Daddo: This is to let you
know life or death for you, 80 be on
the lookout when alone.
The second letter was likewise with
out signature. 1t ran:
Pearl Daddo: This is to let you
know that your life is near A day or
two more and then goodby. Yours
II paid no attention to the first let
ter," said Miss Daddo, "but when the
second came I concluded to take ac-
ton to protect myself from the coward
who seeks to annoy me. I know that
Miss Hartman has received similar
letter. and I hope for both our sakes
that the police will bring the writer's
10 justice"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-25
Togus Soldier Claims He
Lost That Sum.
Had Check Cashed But Says
He Didn't Receive Money.
Case Will Be Ventilated This Morn.
ing In Court.

A peculiar case will be taken up and
tried this morning at the municipal
court. An old soldier, who claimed to
come from ToSuS, was trancieRt Wis
itor at the Bay View hotel Thursday
and is alleged to have lost approXi-
mately $500 during his stay at the no.
tel 1t is admitted by the proprietors
that the man had check for that
amount when he came to the hotel and
the hotel clerk had the same cashed
for the man. The clerk claims that he
gave the money to the man, While the
soldier claims that he did not receive
it. 1t is further admitted that the aged
man had several visitors during the
day but nothing had been ascertained
by the police that will in anyway lend
clew to the missing money.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-25

The Japanese were acquainted with
iron from very early times A sword
that was used by one of the ancestors
of the present Emperor, about 500 B.
c., according to the Engineering Mag
aZine, is still in existence. Later. when
the great civil war broke out in the
sixth century. swordsmiths and arm
orsmiths came to occupy prominent
place. From this time on down to
about 300 years ago no noticeable prog
ress had been made. At the beginning
of the seventeenth century all branches
of industry began to prosper. The de-
mard for iron instruments increased.
and the scarcity of iron supply began
to be felt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-25
Old fashioned Wit.

The standard Of it varies from time to
time. What passes for the genuine ar
ticle at one period without challenge
is at another condemned as puerile.
Stories were commonly told Of Beau
Brummell and his friends which there
is good reason to believe to be authen-
tic, but which would now be regarded
as too silly for credence. The famous
man about town once laid q wager with
the Prince Regent that he would see
the greater number of cats, IL the
prince chose which side of Regent
street he pleased. AS result Brum-
nell saw about twenty, while the
prince had not encountered one. He
was asked to explain the System on
which he had gambled. and did so
thus: 1t was very hot morning, and
George ~, who liked to take his ease.
chose the shady side of the street But
cats like sunshine, and gratificd their
inclination by summing themselves in
large numbers. Beau Nash's wagers
We're not always SO successful and he
once found himself nonplussed by a
young woman at Bath. Having bet
that he would take a rise out of the
girl, he addressed her with the remark
that no doubt she. was familiar with
her Bible. and had read the history Of
Tobit and his dog. "Now," said he.
'can you tell me the dogs 20" The
reply was as prompt as it was peril
nent. ooh, yes, sir: his name was
Nash. and a very impudent dog he
was. London Globe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-25

William McManus. an employee of
the city, is suffering from an injured
foot, which he received during the
setting up of the new stone crusher
in the city gravel pit. Mr.. McManus
was setting in place large and heavy
piece of metal. which slipped and fell.
striking him on the left foot. Several
of the toes were crushed but no bones
were broken He will be forced to
remain idle for some time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-25
TWO KILLED DURING MASS.
Plasterers Fall at Feet of Priest
Celebrant.

st. Louis July 24.-As children
were singing requiem during MORN
ing mass at the st. Francis de Sales
Church two plasterers fell fifty feet
to the floor. near the feet of Rev Or.
Holwcck. who was celebrating the
mass.
One man was killed and the other
was probably fatally injured. They
were at work in the church when the
scaffold broke
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-25

A party consisting of Mr.. and Mrs.
George Brillard and family. Mr.. and
Mrs. Fred Roderick and family, Mr..
and Mrs. Joseph Ferland and family
and victor Burgoyne and family Will
leave next Sunday for China lake,
where they will remain at their cot
tages for two weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-25

A meeting will be held this even
ing at G. A. r. hall of the local mem
bers of the LIST Maine and the d. c.
Cavalry regiments. The plans for the
coming reunions of the two regiments
which is to be held in September will
be made and other business transact
ed. All members are expected to be
nreSent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-25

Edward L.. the -months-Old son of
Mr.. and Mrs Edward Bourque of
Gold street, died yesterday morning,
The funeral will be held at 2 o'clock
this afternoon from ST. Francis de
Sales church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-25

Miss Ivone Raymond, the S-mOnths-
old daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. John
Raymond of Vigue avenue, died yes
terday morning after short illness
The funeral will be held at 3 o'clock
this afternoon and burial will be made
at the Pine Grove cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-25

Carl c. and Doris, owned by w. G.
Reynolds of Winslow, are the local
horses to be started in the races to
be held at the Somerset Central Ag-
ricultural Society fair in September
They will start in the 2.20 class.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-25

George II. Perry a clerk in the
Waterville postoffice, is on his an
nual vacation. He left last night for
Winchester Mass, where he will pass
a few days with his uncle. He was
accompanied by Frank Pooler.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-25

The Maine Central car shop baseball
team will, play a nine representing the
line employees of the railway next
Tuesday afternOn on the college field.
A hot game may be expected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-25

Mrs. Fannie A. Jones and daughter,
Miss Ethel, of South Berlin. Mass,
are visiting at the home of w. r..
Jones in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-25

Under the curious will of Baron Fa-
wort, made in 1890, a sermon is
preached the first Sunday in June at
Elberfeld, Germany, extolling the vir-
tues of the benefactor. and for this the
preacher this year received from the
fund nearly 5000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-25

At the Congregational church sun
day the subject of the sermon in the
will be "a Life of Good Will"
In the evening the theme will be 1.-The
Heavenly Places"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-25

There Is more heart disease in New
York city than ever before. and it is show
ing itself among the children to an
alarming Iextpnt.t EheI health department
among Children during 'theiirr forf1iativs
pefftjd. 59Hioc +t4fetH Ri - bR"EF
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-25

Sam Herd, the Taconnet pitcher,
went to Portland yesterday morning
and played against Portland on the
Bddeford team in the afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-25

c. w. Hussey went to Swansvlle
yesterday on legal business. SWansvilfe
is beyond Belfast and Mr.. Hussey
made the trip in his automobile.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-25

Mr. and Mrs. Leslie f. Tyler, who
have been in this city since the death
of Mrs. Charles r. Tyler. returned
yesterday to their home in Brockton,
Mass
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-25

Three appeared for intOXication at
the session of the municipal court
Friday morning. One paid his fine and
the others We're sent to Jail.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-25

The usual services will be held Sun
day at the st. Marks church. with
the exception of the Sunday school.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-25

Mr.. and Mrs L. G. Townsend and
daughter. Miss Beatrice and son Yer
non cf Madison are visiting with Mr..
and Mrs. L. c. Folsom of this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-25

Miss Katherine and Mamie Kava-
naugh of Lewiston are visiting rela-
tives on Sanger avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-25

Two-story express stations are rec
commended by Bion J. Arnold, the ia
nous railroad expert for the New
York subway. He hopes thus to in
crease the capacity Of ,platEAfngs 30 per
cent. e1ya.,s,rs ~.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-25

Mrs. George A. Day and daughter
have gone to Richmond, where they
will visit relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-25

James Hartman of Belfast, we'll
known politician, was in the city yes
terday on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-25

Mrs. Harry Chamberlain and Miss
Mildred Bracket of Clinton We're Wis
iting relatives in the city yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-25

Hon. Samuel A. Gould of Skowhe-
gan was i'm the city yesterday on
business
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-25
e.SnakeOil Ball
Contingency Wins.

A nine representing the best ball
wart braves headed by "Chief Snake
Oil" otherwise known as Harry Baird,
met and defeated a nine composed of
other railway men yesterday afternoon
on the college field. 1t was some little
time before the members of the team
that lost decided upon name. They
had considerable debate upon the sub
ject until some bright individual sug-
Gested Cheese Sponges." 1t was
adopted but their nine will go on rec
ord as having been defeated by the
Snake Oilers by the score of q to u.
The game was the most spectacular
and interesting seen for some time. 1t
attracted considerable attention and
both sides had their favorite bands of
rooters who kept things lively with
their advice from the side lines.
invincible scrap Hargreaves was
the pitcher for the winning team and
his rame and picture will hereafter be
on the label of the bottles of snake oil
where all may see the hero of the bat
tie. He, however, was given great sup
pert behind the bat by the captain
chief, who played a star game. The
defeated team had as pitcher a
'find'' in Miner, who was the victim of
the onslaught. 1t might. be added that
he was not given the best of support.
He was caught by Sweet, an old-tim-
er. Another game will be played in the
near future.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-25

Mrs. d. p. Foster left yesterday
afternoon for Bar Harbor, where she
will visit relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-25
EXPOSITION IN CINCINNATI.
May Celebrate Peace Between North
and South in 1915.

Cincinnati, Ohio. July PA move
ment to celebrate the semicentennial
Of peace between the North and
South. by holding in 1915 great
Southern exposition in Cincinnati.
and defeating Southern peace
monument in this city. was launched
at special meeting of the chamber
OF commerce this afternoon.
The proposition was given en-
thusiastic approval
VI the forty-four English county
chief constables, only three have risen
from the ranks, thirty-three being eN-
army officers and one an ex-navy Of
: -szzf@9 sS5 :. Is, ..l.t Is =, II -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-25
vVhfERVH7tE;-.

: Julian Estes of Clinton was in the
city on business yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-25

The members of the Getchell Street
Free Baptist church enjoyed picnic
yesterday. About 80 persons left this
city on the Q o'clock car for Oakland
and went to the campgrounds at Lake
side. A Picnic dinner was served at
neon ana was a feature of the trip
All reported a delightful time. They
returned in the evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-25
Taconnet VS.. Gardiner H. G. w. Today.

The ball team representing the em-
ployes of the Hollingsworth & Whit
ney Co. Of Gardiner will come to this
city this afternoon and play the Ia
connect team of Winslow. a great
game is expected as the Gardiner team
like the Taconnet is composed of good
material. The game will be called at
3 o'clock. After the game supper
will be served at the clubhouse to the
visiting members and will be followed
by social dance for which music
will be furnished by the Leahy Or
chcstra. A fine time is being pre-
pared by the Taconnct Club officials
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-22

safe and secure, not because there is no
lawless element to be restrained, but be-
cause in the last analysis the really efrec-
tive check exists in the shape of its reg1,-
lar army In the last extremity the DOW
er OF every government must necessarily
depend upon force, and ii would there
iore De Well If unthinking declamations
against maintaining regular army in
tlme OF peace We're never heard.
Even in purely practical arts of peace
the regular Army Of the United States
mas not wanted opportunity to demon
strate the administrative value to our
nation IN great calamities of an organ
iZed. disciplined armed force, possessin.
patriotic pride, high training. self-respeCt
ana sympathy for the people, In times
or yellow fever and flood, as the people
or the Mississippi valley can testify, and
IN times OF great contiagration, as the
inhabitants of Chicago. Baltimore and
San Francisco can witness the regular
army can be relied upon to respond imme-
diately in organizing relief and protection
IN systematic and efficient manner when
local government agencies have becom.
disorganized and inefficient Time and
again the regular army has been called
upon TO maintain order in communities
threatened with and suffering from mob
violence and on one occasion, il is con-
iidently believed, only its timely arrival
prevented the ensuing of a confiagration
in a large city which would have resulted
i'll a calamity similar to that which re-
Gently occurred at San Fran cisco.
Therefore. instead of making the in
cautious statement / did, / should have
affirmed and it ought to be proclaimed on
every proper occasion that the regular
army is not idle in peace; that ii is not
engaged exclusively In preparing for war.
and that its maintenance should not be
considered purely in the light of national
insurance against a possible war Con-
sidered in the light of it's practical bene-
fit to the nation in time Of peace, il is
capital Well invested and makes its full
return to the people of this country day
by day and year by year, and il will con-
tinue to do so, even though we may be so
fortunate as never to have another inter-
national war
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-22
Virginia.

Read on Virginia Night" at the Hungry Gu
Iew York city,
Virginia. Old Virginia.
1t is something grand to be
The Mother State of Presidents.
OF Washington and Lee
Nirginny, OF Virginny,
You are none the less supreme
For the mint that makes the 1ulep
Like Il lotus drinkers dream.
Virginia Old Virginia,
1t is something grand to be
The cradle of IL nation
That was born for Liberty;
Vrginny OF Virginny,
You are not at all remiss
For your Smithfield ham and corn cakes
That ill the soul with bliss.
Virginia, Old Virginia.
1t is something grand to face
The fire and swords destruction,
And still retain your place;
Virginny, OF Virginny,
1t is no less fine to be
The and only breeder
OF the famous ". f. v.
Virginia Old Virginia.
1t Is something more than grand
To have given us George Washington,
The Father of our land
Vrginny, on Virginny,
You couldn't, if you'd try,
Produce another like him
Who couldn't tell lie
Virginia, New Virginia
Fair in field and stream and wood,
You have lost the old dominion.
But the new ones just as good:
Here's smile. to you in passing
From the Old Virginia shore,
And Il sigh that you'll be never
Oh Virginny any more.
w, ], LAMPTON
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-22

$50 in the United States proper. every
man, woman and child and all property is
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-22

Basis of All Government
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-22
Song of Lovelorn Youth.


serve a sober face on a solemn occasion.
Song of Lovelorn Youth.
A song had it's origin in this section
which for a few years was the favorite
throughout the District and adjacent coun-
try. a young girls charms had made a
lad a captive, and she smiled upon him.
Her parents. mindful of her youth. sent
her to a distant boarding school In the
nope of breaking off any attachment
which might exist; and In few months
she was taken Ill and died The youth
was much affected, and his family and
friends had some fears as to his mental
and physical health. In few weeks he
evolved some verses expressing his feel
ingS, commencing:
Il am thinking Of thee Annie,
For spring has come again.
And the birds sweetly singing
Their songs for thee again..
These were set to music by band
master and published. The young author
meyer recovered from his grief and lived
a bachelor until his death at a ripe old
age
An enterprising collector once lived in
this square, and he had the reputation
of being able to collect bills from the
most obstinate creditors. One time he
stopped an avenue omnibus in which a
delinquent creditor had taken passage.
and, coolly handing the bill, asked when
it would be paid. According to another
story this collector learned that nom
resident clergyman whom he had dunned.
intended to oftfciate for a city pastor, and
by some means he learned the subject
which would be presented Sunday morn
ing Making a good guess as TO the text,
he went to the church before service, slip
ped the bill in the Bible where the text
was to be found and took his seat TO see
The denouement The minister came in on
time, conducted the preliminary exercises
and turned the leaves of the Bible till
he found the text and the bill staring him
i'm the face. Early the next week, it is
Ga id he made a satisfactory arrang ement
with his creditors JAMES CROGGON.