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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-01

The Wentworth and Pettengill Cor
Reuel Williams field Saturday morn
ing ard put up another star exhibit
ton of ball playing, the Wentworths
being the victOrs as in the first game
played by the two teams, but it was
only by the narrow margin of one
run. the score standing to at the
end of the game. The battery for the
Wentworths was Appleton and Bush,
and for the Corners Perham and
Groves. The game was characterized
by heavy hitting on both sides, and
some of the features were the fielding
of Silver and the catch of a hot liner
by Smith Gilley. The attendance was
good and everybody got their moneys
worth.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-01

The Augusta Lumber Co. hauled the
last of pile of 1000 logs, which were
put up on the island on the east side
of the river last fall, into the river
Saturday morning, and will begin early
this week in turning some of their logs
at Two Mile brook over the dam early
this week. They will also open their
boom to let the logs from Five-Mile
island down, and it is understood that
work at Hallowell boom will begin the
first of next week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-01

Work was commenced last week on
the tearing down of the large stable
connected with the Augusta House and
which for many years has been a
landmark in that section of, the city.
The building will be RACED to the
ground and when this part of the work
is completed the house which is now
located on State street and just south
of the hotel will be moved back to the
lot now occupied by the stable, and
will have n frontage on Grove street.
The lot now occupied by the house in
question will be graded and will form
a part of the grounds of the hotel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-01

The two-masted schooner Thomas
Hix, Capt Barter. which had been
loading with spruce lumber at the mill
of the Augusta Lumber Co, was lowed
down river Saturday on her way to
Great Diamond island, Portland har-
Dor. The lumber was for the barracks
at the fCrtifcations on the island.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-01
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles II. Dill of this

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles H. Dill of this
city, who had been visiting their
daughter, Mrs. r. j. Farrell, at Spring
field, Mass, returned home Saturday
morning accompanied by Mrs. Farrell
and her baby son. The young man
has not been on earth very many
weeks and had not Travelled much, but
as he slept all the way down on the
boat it would seem to indicate that the
trip was an enjoyable one to him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-01

Notice has been received at police
headquarters from Chief Pitts of the
Salt Lake City, Utah, police, giving a
description of one Abe Fineberg, who
is wanted for grand larceny and for
whose capture reward of 5000 is Of
fered. Fineherg is about 90 years of
age, about feet 6 inches in height and
weighs 145 pounds: fair complexion;
full face: chestnut color hair; some
times wears glasses.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-01

Company M, I'd Infantry, N. G. S.
NJ, of this city, made it's first appear
ance in it's new full dress uniform
and carrying its new rifles Saturday.
In the morning the company went to
the National Home to participate in the
Memorial day exercises on the reser-
walton, and in the afternoon took part
in the local observance of the day. The
new uniform is very neat and much
better for parade purposes than either
the khaki or the olive drab uniforms.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-01

The low rates to Boston and return
VIII be in effect on the Maine Central
on Thursday and Friday of this week,
June and S. On which days tickets
will be sold at the Augusta station for
$3.50 for the round trip and good to re-
turn until June IS 1t is probable that
large number of people from this
vicinity will take advantage of the I'M
usual opportunity offered to visit the
Hub.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-01
SHAKE INTO YOUR SHOES

Aliens Foot-Ease. a powder. Relieves
painf,l. smarting nervous feet and in
growing nails. and instantly takes tine
sting out of corns and bunicns, It's the
greatest comfort discovery of the age
Aliens F'oot-Ease makes tight or new
shoes feel easy. 1t is a certain cure. for
sweating. callors. swollen, tired aching
feet Try it today. Sold by AL Drug
gists and Shoe stores BY mail 10: .oc.
in stamps. Don't accept any substitute.
Trial package EREE. Address Alien. S.
I CNnsted. LIE Roy. sN. eYie y" Htssn
IL :he9T2s emit adt ~ s&ffab
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-01

The steamer Islander was well pat
ronlzed from Augusta Saturday and
Sunday Although the weather was
not very encouraging Saturday morn
ing she carried large party to the is
lands to stay over the Sabbath, and
yesterday many others went down
river on the steamer for the day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-01

The work of remodelling the Augusta
House by c. e. HoXie & Co. is now ap-
preaching completion and the hotel will
be ready for occupancy at the time
specified by the contract The men are
now putting on the printing coat of
paint, and the color of the building
will be yellow with white trimmings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-01

LOCAL MATTERS.

Among the discharges from bank
ruptcy winch We're granted by the
United States district court at Port
land last week was the case of William
w. Fowler of Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-01

Last weeks rains caused a rise in
the river and the water lifted about
two feet yesterday. 1t is expected that
there will be stflle further gain in
the height of water today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-01
ODD FELLOWS HALL,

ASYLUM LODGE, NO. 70. REGULAR
meeting Friday evenings at o'clock Fri
day evening.
+. F. WESTON, Sec.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-01

CANTON AUGUSTA, NO. 9 p. M.
regular meeting every third Tuesday at
8 o'clock.
r. II. HOXIE. Clerk.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-01

r. 3. cAPEN REBEkAH LODGE
No 81. o. @. F. meets in I. @. 0. f.
hail the End and 4th Wednesday evenings
Of each month at s o'clock.
SADIE f.. METCALF, n. G.
CLARA M. TURNER. Rec. Sec
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-01

yePHTHA ENcAMPMENT, NO. ..
Meetings at 7.30 O'Clock every second and
fourth Tuesday.
G. w. MERRILL, Scribe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-01

cALANTHE LODGE, NO. So, X. P.
Regular convention at o'clock every
Wednesday evening.
G. T. FRYE. X. of r. and s.
g. ]. ROBINSON. c. c.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-01

UNIFORM RANK, KNIGHTS OF
Pythiast, King Company. No. Irregular
meeting first Thursday o. each month.
Captaiu, O. i. DOUGLAS. -
Recorder, HARRY NJ. HE.RSEY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-01

AUGUSTA LODGE, NO. 141, r. & A.
H. Stated communication at, Z P NJ
Tuesday, June :. Work in Master Mason
at 1856 All soiourning brethren are cor
diallv invited to attend
WINFRED A. JACKSON, w. NJ.
CLAUDE W. TOWNSEND Sec
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-20
WATERTOWy JOTTiNGS

Arthur Holt spent yesterday at Savin Rock.
 Mrs Charles Griswold and daugh- ter spent Tuesday at savin Rock.
 I. L. Snow has taken position With the Baird Machine Co in Oak vile.
 A number from here attended the grange picnic at Hamilton park yes terday.
 Thomas Shields, who has been in poor health for some time, had bad turn yesterday.
 Miss Carrie Lewis who taught in the Center school last year will teach In town near Hartford this coming year.
 A track meet will be held Satur- day at Lake Winnemaugh between the K. O. K. A. and the boys from the Methodist church.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-20
THE PILLoRY.
Titua Oates and Daniel Defoe Both
 Suffered In IL.

Titua Oates and Daniel Defoe Both
 Suffered In IL.
 In the year 1857 the British parlia. ment passed an act that put an end to punishment by pillorr. Previous to the conquest this particular instrument of correction was in use in England and went by the name of the stretch neck" It consisted of wooden frame erected on a stool in which were three holes for the head and arms. For days together offenders against the common law were thus exposed to pub lie view. From historic accounts it ap- pears that this particular form of pun ishment was meted out tg those con Sicted of frauds of every description not only in England, but in nearly every country in Europe. In the days of the star chamber. when religious feeling ran high. the pillcry was the ordinary punishment meted out to those who offended against the church. In 1885 Titus Oates was sentenced to be pilloried for five days in every year during the rest of his life. Another famous sufferer was Daniel Defoe. the author of Robinson Crusoe." who stood for three days in the pillory in Cheapside. It happened on occasions that the offender died while under. going his sentence. During the time of exposure the condemned man was not allowed to receive food of any sort or description. The last occasion on which a pillory sentence was passed was in 1S14.-London Globe.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-20
TURN SICK WOMAN AWAY.
Governor Fort Orders That Charges
 Against Them Be Investigated.

Trenton. N- J., Aug 20.-Goyernor Fort has instructed Dr George R. Wright. state commissioner of chari- ties and corrections. to investigate charges of gross neglect made by Miss Florence Meley and her relatives of this city against the officials of the State Tuberculosis sanitarium at Glen Gardner. one of the most costly white plague" hospitals in the eoun- try.
 Miss Meley recently underwent an operation in this city for appendicitis and while she was recovering her physician advised her to go to the State sanitsrfum. as he claimed symp- 'oms of tuberculosis had developed. Owing to her weakened condition. Miss Meley eas taken to Glen Gard nsr in an invaIid's chair.
 When an attendant saw her at the railroad station he refused to take her to the institution. which was two miles distant. An hour later a doc tor arrived in an automobile and in- formed Miss MsIey's relatives that the institution did not receive pa tients who were unable to walk He refused. it is claimed. to shelter the patient at the hospital over night It is charged that Miss NsIey was fore cd to remain at the station a long time without food.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-20
HE'S 4 REAL HERO.

We're looking up to Charlie Jones. His folkes ain't so much His daddy is three quarters Welsh, His mother two-thirds Dutch.
 his sister Minnie sews Round by the week. an where his brother Toms at no one knows. Al school he never took no prize, but we don't care a hoot. For he's the only boy in town ats got base ball suit Bill Thompson's got a undershirt with both tn sleeves cut of An wears his sisters stockings- says his father wouldn't cough The necessary shekels for a proper suit. an me got a pair Q brooches made with drawstrings at the knee. But Charlie Jones is sure the goods tn sassy young galOot' For he's tn Ouly boy in town ats got q base ball suit. I guess they ain't B feller but what lays awake an uaoans At night. in pizen ieIIusy of little Charlie Jones. His gray knee pants fits bully an inc waist is inst as nice. His stockfn's-reaIIT boughton nnes for boys-he's wore fem twiec, When Charlie pIays tn girls comes ont an sets around | root. Cause he's the onIs boy in town ats got a base ball suit
 -Chicsgo NeEz
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-20
A KINGS HOBBY.
The Mania of Frederick William |.
 For Collecting Giants.

The Mania of Frederick William |.
 For Collecting Giants.
 Of all the manias that affiict man. kind the most ancient and curious is probably that for collecting. The vic tims collect pretty nearly everything from books to shoe buckles and from pots to postage stamps. but giant col lecting was the hobby of Frederick William l., king of Prussia.
 Nature designed him for recruit ing officer; destiny made him mon- arch. All were fish who came to his net - Saxons. Austrians. Hessians. Turks. Swedes, Engiishmen. lrishmen. Africans-provided they were at least two yards long. Some of his speci- mems were seven feet long. Now and then he obtained one still more pro- digious.
 The Saxon cabinet minister Wack- erbarth, foreseeing the possible ad- vantages of standing well with so near a neighbor, in 1715 dispatched to Der lin recognition of his Prussian maj esty's birthday, Aug. IA. no less flat tering than unique, since it consisted of q, large bundle of tobacco leaves. two handsome Turkish pipes and a bagful of fragrant Latakia, all com mitted to the hands of seven foot pas sengers, with missive imploring the kings gracious acceptance of these trifies and the Cupid who bore them.-- St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-20
WATERBURY ATHLETES WON.
Took Some Prizes in the Hibernian
 Games Yesterday.


 Waterbury athletes were very suc- cessful in the games conducted in connection with the A. o. H. con- vention at New Haven yesterday. John ]. Hayes took first prize in the high jump. Joseph Buckley was first in the 40 yards handicap for A. o. H. members, H. Krantz was first in the one mile novice, Louis kirjassoff was third in the 40 yards dash and A. k. Rogers was third In the 40 yards novice event. A relay team from the Mercury A. c. of this icity, made up of Max and Louis Kir- jassoff, M Walsh and Joseph Buck ley, took second prize in the one mile relay race which was won by Stamford team.
 Over poor track and high hur- dles Forrest c. Smithson of the Multnomah club, Portland, Ore, at the field meet, negotiated the 120 yards hurdles in 16 seconds flat, his own record being 1 5 l-5 seconds. A c. Gilbert was the only other na- tional athlete present. He made 12 feet 1 inch in the pole vault. Sum- maries:
 100 yards dash-Won by E. H. Von Filing, Mohawk; second, J. F. 0'Rourke, Xavier; third, c. E. Hall, I. A. A. c. Time, 10 1-5 seconds.
 440 yards dash-Won by H. Gib- son, Mohawk; second, J. R. Bar rett, Windsor Locks; third L. s. kirjassoff, Yale. Time, 56 seconds.
 440 yards handicap for A. o. H. Won by J. F. Buckley. Mercury A. C.; second, T. P. Dwyer, Middle town; third, E. P. Quinn, Xavier. Time, 1:22 2-5.
 800 yards dash-Won by H. Gib- son, Mohawk; second, W. C. Nich- els, Xavier: third, R. Davis, N Y. A. c. Time 2-13 2-5.
 One mile run-Won by W. Nobis, Cornell; second, James Clark, Xa- vier; third, W. J. O'Connell, N. Y. A. c. Time, 5:09
 Three mile run-Won by A. C.. Knight. I. A. A. C.; second, M. P. Driseoll, Mercury A. C.; third, w. E. Gould, Xavier. Time, IT minutes seconds.
 Running high iump-Won by J. J. Hayes. I. A. A. C.; second, w. Coughlin, Hartford: third, John Stet- son, New York. Height, 5 feet F inches. ...
 Running broad jump-Won by F. Smithson, Multnomah A. A.; second, w. A. Mcleod, l. A, A. C.; third c. E. Hall, I. A. A. c. Distance, 20 feet 1 inch.
 Shot put-Won by c. Stetson, Pas time A. G.; second. W. E. Coughlin, Hartford: third, J. Duncan, Mohawk. Distance, 5 feet 5 inches.
 Discus throw-Won by J. Dun can; second, E. P. Hines, Pastime; third, c. Stetson- Distance, 140 feet with 30-foot handicap. ..-
 Hammer throw-Won by H. E. Kersberg, N, Y. A. C.: second, w. s. Kiapovix, St Bartholomew: third, c. Stetson. Distance, 161 feet 4 inches.
 Pole yault-Won by A. c. Gil- bert, Yale; second, W. A. Mcleod. Height, 12 feet 1 inch.
 120 yards hurdle-Won by F. c. Smithson. Multnomah second, J. F.. Mclaughlin. Pastime; third. H. E.. English, Xavier. Time, l6 seconds.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-20
A Smile From a Stranger.

Most of us owe debts of gratitude to strangers whose kindly smile has sent sunshine into our aching hearts and has given us courage when we were disheartened.
 It is great thing to go through life with a smiling face. 1t costs little. bu! who can ever estimate its value?
 Think how the pleasure of life would be increased If we met smiling faces everywhere-faces which radiate hope. sunshine and cheer! What a joy it would be to travel in a gallery of liv- ing pictures radiating hope and cour. age!
 Who can estimate what beautiful. smiling faces mean to the wretched and the downcast. those whose life burdens are crushing them? ..
 Many of us carry precious memories of smiling faces which we glimpsed but once. but whose sweet. uplifting expression will remain with us forever. Success Magazine.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-20
NUTMEG CRAVINGS.
Interesting Items Boiled Down for
 Our Busy Readers.

Franklin-An automobile owned and driven by Joseph Peck of Will limantic caught fire here yesterday and was destroyed. MT Peck escap- ed injury.
 Hartford-Mrs o. H. Platt, wife of the late Senator Platt, has sent to the state Capitol a large framed photograph, regular portrait size, of Senator Platt. Set in>the gilt frame.
 South Norwalk-Henry Selleck, a natter of Darien, was overcome by the heat yesterday morning and died on stretcher as he was being conveyed to the Norwalk hospital. He was 55 years old and leaves a family.
 New London-The steamer Strat- ford, having on board State Senator Stiles Judson, Judge Pullen and oth- CT we'll known Bridgeport men, and Mayor Howe of Derby. broke down near Block Island yesterday and was obliged to put in for repairs.
 Hartford-Maude Williams. an in- mate of the Hartford retreat, es- caped from that institution yester- day afternoon. She was found on Park street soon afterwards by Po- liceman John O'Sullivan, covered with mud and with her clothing torn. The officers of the retreat were mo- tified and she was taken back there.
 Forestville-The old brick factory known for many years as the Port Hubbell' shop, will soon be occu- pied for term of years by the Charles Peck Spring company. This factory is one that has valuable water privilege and was last used by the National Self Winding Clock company which proved a disastrous investment for many Bristol people.
 New London-The Connecticut Tide Water Coal Dealer association of which Frank V. ChappeH of this city is member is endeavoring to have all the New York shippers seal barges before shipment as a pre- ventative against thieving by river pirates and barge employees. If the seals are found broken the captain will be held responsible in case of shortage, and if they are intact the loss will fall on the shippers.
 New Britain-The 999 year lease of the Connecticut Railway and Lighting eompany's entire property to the Consolidated railroad was re- ceived in the local town clerks of fee yesterday for record. The lease runs from August 1. 1906, for 999 years, and is signed by A. M Young, as president of the trolley company and by Charles s. Mellen as presi- dent of the railroad. It contains 31 pages of printed matter and will be recorded in g towns in the state.
 Bristol-News came to Bristol yesterday morning direct from the offices of the railroad company at New Haven that work would commence in the very near future on the tunnel job west of Bristol on the Highland division. That the work would commence inside of 90 days and possibly by September i was said to be an assured fact. and the work of double tracking the di- vision from here to Waterbury would be rushed forward with all possible dispatch. The work on the big tunnel was stopped last Novem- her and since then there has been more or less caving in at the big hole under Sylvan hill in the town of Terryville.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-20
1000 GUESTS.
Partook of Good Things Supplied By
 Changers Yesterday

The picnic of the Changers at Ham, ilton park yesterday afternoon wal even more of success than antici. pated. The concert which was thor oughly enjoyed. was rendered by Lal- Hers Military band. Almost 1000 guests partook of dinner. The ath- letic events resulted as follows:
 Tug-of-war between Woodbury and Middlebury-Won by Middlebury.
 Running broad jump-Won by c J. sackett, Woodbury, IS feet 3 inch. es: second. Richard Trelease. Middle bury, 16 feet inches. The other contestants were A. L. Skilton of Plymouth, c. Clark of Prospect and NJ. F. Pierpont of Waterbury.
 Standing broad jump-Won by c. J. Sackett, Woodbury, s feet 1 inch l: second, c. Clark. Prospect, feet z inches. Messrs Skilton and Trelease also competed in this event.
 Throwing the 16-pound hammer Won by Stanley Clark, Beacon Falls. 43 feet; second, Charles Jacobson, Middlebury, 42 feet. The other con. testants were F. E. Ziens of Prospect. c. J. sackett of woodbury, Clifford Clark of Prospect and Albert Beemar of Middlebury.
 The exercises which started at 2 o'clock were presided over by Ar thur F. Green and Mrs A. NJ. Gris- wold, the master and lecturer of Po- mona grange. The band stand was decorated with bunting and American flags.
 Mayor William E. Thoms was the first speaker and was followed by Alderman T. B. Walker.
 National Chaplain o. s. Wood of Ellington also delivered an address as did C. H. Healey, the state master. Other speakers were E. A. Peck, ]. A. Putnam. Grand Deputy W. H. Bar ren, Frederick candee and Mrs E. A. St John.
 The ball game between the Pros pect and Mad River grsnges was won by the latter. Score IS to i2.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-20
Brides and Wet Weather.

A Breton bride rather likes to have n wet wedding It is held to signify that all her tears are now shed and that she will therefore have a. happy mar ried life. l know of no similar belief In the British isles. -~
 The Erza of Simbirsk call the day before the wedding the weeping day. and the bride and her girl friends weep all they can. with the idea. 1t would seem. Of getting the mourning of life over so that only joy may remain.
 The Badagas of the Neilgherries at- tain the same end by sousing the bride with water. Some Greek tribes have a similar belief in the virtue of drerching bringing good fortune
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-20
She Was Deliberate.

It is said that Dinah Mulock Craik, the famous author of "John Halifax. Gentleman" made a habit of leaving at her bank the manuscript of each of her stories as soon as 1t was completed. It would remain there perhaps six months. and then she would call for it and see how the story affected her after that lapse of time. If it pleased her. the manuscript was sent to the publisher Otherwise it was rewritten CT thrown away.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-20
The Ornipresenf Rose,

Every continen; on the globe. with the exception of Australia. produces wild roses. There can be little doubt that the rose is one Of the oldest flow CTS in the world. perhaps grown from the wind blown seeds tn paradise. In Egypt 1t is depicted on numbers Of early bas-reliefs. dating from 30O0 to 3JOO E. C. Rosewater. or the essence Of roses. Is mentioned by Homer in the ''IIiad-" and tue flower is spoken of Ia the Proverbs of Solomon.