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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-31
Captures | PsnnaIlt in the
]. |. Colby Junior !l|| o.! League,
First First Defeats Kicker and
k'1hen thsIAlggIns Team.
Higgins Defeats cobnrn But Loses
The Final Game.

Hebron. won the pennant in the Colby
Junior League series played in this city
on Saturday afternoon by defeating Rick
er in the preliminary and Higgins in the
final game. The three games were play
ed in the, afternoon and limited to five
innings, although the Hebron Kicker con-
test, the first to be played, went six in
+nings, Hebron scoring in the sixth.
The games were very interesting. He
bron. Kicker and Higgins being evenly
matched: Coburn lost to Higgins in the
preliminary, much to the, surprise of the
supporters The games were played on
an improvised diamond constructed on
the field, as the regular playground was
in bad condition on account of the rain.
All games. with the exception of the
Coburn-Higgins contest, might be termed
pitchers battles. Peasley, the star Rick
er pitcher. was in the best of form in the
first game, and had he been given good
support would have won his game. He
was the favorite throughout. Sawyer of
Hebron in the first game was trifie
wild and allowed four walks but steadied
and was even with Peasley in the num-
Der of strikeouts, u in the six innings
Bunker. the Higgins pitcher. looked good
to the spectators and for time had the
heavy Hebron batters at his mercy Cost
iy errors on the part of his fielders count
ed for runs. WEIGH of Coburn was in the
box against Higgins in the preliminary
and pitched good game, but his teams
inability to hit and run bases lost the
game. ~.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-31
A BODY SEEN
Floating in River, But No Trace Found
. When Search 10 Made.

Saturday afternoon was time Of
great excitement in the vicinity of II
comic bridge, when the report had
spread that a mans body was seen In
the water. A Mr.. Vigue, who lives at
the Head Of the Falls reported that he
has seen a body in the water and re-
ported the case to the police officials.
A short time before this, about one
half hour, 1t was reported that a men
had been seen in the vicinity of the
river near the rear of the Exchanges
hotel The man had been laying oH
the railroad embankment and was In
danger of falling into the water. Tho
police believing that this was the case
went Immediately to the Lockwood Co.
mill as they first thought that the body
had been caught in the shore current
and instead OF going over the fails
would float into the canal Permis-
sion was received from w. H. X. Alb
bolt of the Lockwood Co to drain the
canal in quest Of the body. The-water
was all taken but no body was dis,
covered. t n.
The work of investigation was
watched by hundreds who swarmed
the Ticonic bridge, all eager to learn
the cause of the search. 90,
The police put considerable faith In
the report Of Mr.. Vigue, as he IL a
man Of good reputation. There Is q
possibility that the body. did mot go
into the canal but over the falls In
this case it would be lost trace of for
long distance as the high water and
rapid current would carry 1t a. long
way, and would not be discovered un-
less washed ashore. The police are OF
the opinion that the body might h&vs
come from up river and that the man
seen on the bridge, did not fall or jump
in. But from the fact that they wer.
unable to find amy trace Of this man
lead them to believe that it was his
body that was seen in the river.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-31
Two Games of Baseball Today.

Notices are posted for two games Of
baseball on the Muster field today and
plans are being made to accommodate
the crowd expected in attendance. The
first game will be called at l p. NJ
sharp, and will be between the Halo
well High school and the Clerks on
Water street. The High school will
have it's usual lineup. The lineup for
the clerks will be Falconi p, Towle c.
H. Fuller ID. Z. Shepherd 2b. c. Shep-
herd 3m, G.. Fuller IS, Pelegrini IF,
Rideout Of, Aldrich If. The second
game will he between the Independents
of the city and the Coburn Classical
Institute to be called promptly at p.
M. The following is the lineup of both
teams:
Hallowell-V. Carey If. r. Fuller u,
T., Rich CT y. Douglass 2b. Bradley IS,
A. Fish 3b, z. Choate ID, II. Fuller IF,
G.. Towle c.
Cohurr-Blake G, Welch p. Donald
III. McGee 2b, Gilman S.. Harlow 3b,
Sprasue IT, Robinson cf, Stetson RI.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-31
Samuel p. Jewett.

Samuel p Jewett died Saturday
night at his home on Highland evenue,
after shock of apopleXy, which he
suffered Monday night last. He was a
years of age.
MIR. Jewett was horn in Whitefeld
and came to Gardiner at the age of
Is. For many years he worked IN H
w. Jewett's mill. then followed the
carpenters trade. He was a genial
man, a loving husband and father and
was respected by all who knew him
widow, two daughters, Miss Caroline
Jcwett and Mrs. Walter Millett, and a
son. Roy P. Jewett. survive. Funeral
services will be held from his late home
on Highland avenue at o'clock Tues
day afternoon, Rev. ]. X. Clifford off
ciating. Interment will be in Oak Grove
cemetery.
The deceased was a charter member
of Dirigo Lodge. No, I, A. o. U. W.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-31

Memorial services We're held here yes
terday in the Home Opera house and
were largely attended. Henry G. Staples
Camp, S. of ". of Augusta were the
guests of Cutler Post, G. A. r.. and were
met at the Electric Railroad station by
the Home Band and members of the Post
and escorted to the Opera house. At the
close of the services they were returned
to the car in the same manner. Tigany
Camp, U. S. W. ", and Gen. Beal Com
mand, U. " u, were also guests of Cut
Ter Post. Immediately after dinner SO
members of Cutler Post assembled at
their hall and marched to the South gate.
where teams carried them to the River
side and Chelsea cemeteries for the pur-
pose of decorating the graves of their
comrades who are buried there, about 20
in number After the ceremonies they
returned to the Home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-31
A Record to Be Proud of.

1t has been said that all the practi-
cal ice handlers on the Kennebec river
have given up the business, but the
following record made at the Berry
houses for the week of May 30 will
show that there are men in the bust
ness at the present time who know how
to do it:
Number of tons loaded for the week
1852
Number of tons loaded in one day of
9A hours and which is the largest ever
run by one crew in that length Of time
1929 tons
Frank E. Cakes, superintendent, is
a practical ice man and has an cXccp-
tionally good crew of men. There are
other men and other crews along the
river who have not forgotten how to
do the trick.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-31

"Rock of Ages" and the. other, "Piains
of Peace" Mr. CarlstHn ~Of Gardiner
gave violin solo, deserving Of special
mention. The ministers of the town
taking part were Rev. H. L. Nichols,
who offered the invocation, Rev. B. f.
Turner read the Scripture lesson, Rev.
j. w. Steele made the larger prayer
and Rev. II. f. Harding pronounced
the benediction. Rev. David N. Beach,
d. D.. president of Bangor Theological
Seminary. preached sermon in which
he reviewed with remarkable accuracy
many of the stirring scenes of the
troublesome days of the nations great
struggle. President Beach spoke from
Rev. xv:3: 1.-The Song Of Moses, the
Servant of God and Of the Lamb"
The sermon was full of pictures of
the Civil War, which the speaker re-
membered well as a boy, bringing
graphically to mind many of it's scenes
and events. He pointed out especially
the grand STACEY of it's movements;
the tragic mistake of the handling OF
the Shenandoah valley by the Union
side, until Grant took hold of it: how
at length it all eliminated; the Prov
idence of it's not being completed after
Shiloh as Grant felt it might. have
been; and certain primary objects of it,
like the beginning of ironclads in
Hampton Roads, the blunder, but in
evitableness of Pickett's charge at
Gettysburg, the relation of Gettysburg
and Vicksburg to the Emancipation
Proclamation and to the fate of the
whole war and the figures Of Lee,
Grant and Lincoln.
If in heaven they sing the Song of
Moses. his victory at the Red sea, and
the Lamb, shall we not always cele-
brate a struggle, unequalled, unparal-
lelled and implanted for all time? May
we not envy you veterans the privilege
of having shared it's glory?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-31
PITTSF|ELD.

Jefferson w. Hathorne. the 2-year-
old son of DR.. and Mrs J. w Hawth-
orne OF Newport died Friday night
from the effects of swallowing several
strychnine tablets. The little fellow
went into the office of his father
which is in his residence, and pulled
the little box containing the poisonous
tablets from the shelf where medicines
We're kept. He swallowed several of the
tablets and was beyond medical aid
when discovered. The funeral was held
Sunday afternoon.
A private dance gotten up by local
young people, was enjoyed by about "a
compile at Perkins hall Friday evening.
S. r. Haines left Saturday in his
touring car for Parlin pond to enjoy a
weeks fishing. He was accompanied by
two out-of-town friends. n. W. Whit
ten went as chauffeur.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-31
Great Sport for
This Afternoon.

Some great sport is expected when the
several running races will be pulled on
this afternoon at the Central Maine Fair
grounds. and if the weather Nis fair q
large attendance is promised. The races
will start about 3.15 o'clock and many OF
the fastest runners in the State are en-
tered. Cash prizes are offered for each
event. :t -- htr'
After the races the ball game between
Cobbossee Inn and Waterville will com.
mence. This is sure to be redhot game
as the down-river team has reputation
Of it's own and the Waterville team COM
sists of the best men available. Special
cars will leave this city every 10 min
utes. Music during the afternoon Will
be furnished by the Fort Halifax Band
Of WinsloW. -a..;
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-31
G. A. r. at Service.

The members of the Grand Army
Sons of Veterans and the Relief Corps.
state and national. and their friends.
attended services at the Old South
Congregational church last night. Ev-
cry seat in the house was taken. 1t was
a most delightful service. The musical
feature was of a very high order. Mrs.
Roulc of Augusta was organist. Miss
Kearney of Augusta gave two solos
which were appropriate and most bea-
tifully rendered. The first of these was
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-31

1T was a merry hullaballoO which
broke loose on Water street Saturday
at about 1890 in the afternoon, and the
cause was the Class Of IL. Bates Col
lege, the members of which We're on
their way by trolley car to an outing
at Maranacook. All the members of
the party appeared to have jolly
time, and the impression was strength
ened upon their return at 7.3O o'clock
in the evening
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-31
The Gardiner High school baseba

The Gardiner High school baseball
team was unable to play Winthrop
High school Saturday on account of
the rain. Attention is centered on the
game this afternoon on Quimby field
between the Gardiner High team and
Brunswick High in the Bowdoin In
terscholastic League. The game will
be called at o'clock sharp instead of
$50. the time first announced. This
contest is looked forward to with a
great deal of interest by the students
and supporters of the Gardiner High
team. 1t is hoped that the weather
will be propitious, although the indica
tons as issued by the weather bureau
We're somewhat dubious. The follow
ing will be the batting order of Gar
diner High school: Eastman, IS:
Talbot. 2b; Kelley. 3b; Shepard. if:
Etdr1dge, C; F.. Moore, p; Peaslee, CT:
Glidden, RI; G. Moore h.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-31
William w. Holmes.

The death of William W. Holmes oc-
Cured in the hospital here Friday night
of cerebral hemorrhage. Mr. Holmes was
born in Turner Me. Aug. 10, 1923. and
was machinist. He enlisted in Co. E,
23d Maine Inf, at Auburn Sept. 10. 1862,
and was discharged at Portland July Is
1863. He again enlisted in Co. A, 18th Me.
Inf, at Turner. Aug. 90. 1864, and was
mustered out at Washington. D. c., June
Is. 1866. He was admitted to the home
from Auburn, Nov 4, 1905. -.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-31

Mrs. w. A. Wheeler of No. II Second
street, whose illness has been men
toned in these reports, lies in a criti-
cal condition. Consulting physicians
have been in attendance and yesterday
gave very little hope for her recovery,
though she appeared to be resting a
little more comfortably at a late hour
last night Her husband, who only left
three weeks ago for Fort Dodge, Iowa,
has been telegraphed for and is on his
way home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-31

croupous pnenmonia. Mr.. Greed was born
in Ireland about 20 years ago and came
Ito this country lin his younger days. He
enlisted in Co. G. 18th Pa Cav, at Johns
town, Pa, Aug %. 1861. and served with
distinction until Sept T. 1864, when he was
mustered out at Jones' Landing, Val Hid
vas admitted to this Home from. P4terS
son, N. j., June 16, 1894. He was a prom
inent member of Cutler Post, No. a G.
A. r.. being auartermaster sergeant for
several years. f-1
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-31
Excursion to G. A. r. Eneampment.


The National Encampment Of the
Grand Army of the Republic Will he
held in Salt Lake City Utah, the. week
Of August GA, 1909 Comrade James
L. Merrick Of Watervilie Ii making
arrangements as usual to take q party
from Maine and has already contract
ed for hotel accommodations in Salt
Lake City. Railroad arrangements are
not yet completed but soon will be- ~
ter which an itinerary will be printed
and will be mailed upon request All
who wish to join this party will do
we'll to write to Comrade Merrick very
soon as to what hotel accommodations
they will want. as only a few rooEHs
are engaged in Salt Lake City and II
more are. needed it will be necessary
to engage them soon. Any Information
regarding this party can be obtained
by writing to Comrade Merrick.3t-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-31
Advertised Letters.

Letters are advertised at Gardiner
for the following parties:
WOMEN-Burns, Mrs. Mary Kelley;
Pinkhar1. Mrs. Lydia E.; Purcell, Mrs
Ellen: Small. Miss I.ottie; Warren
Miss NJ. A.; Mrs Taylor.
MEN-Hrewer, Thomas H.; Brown
Ebert; Chace. J. B.; Cunningham
Forrest f.: Hudson. James H.; Mason
Frank: Phillips. Samuel r.; Sawyer. A
H.: Westrich, Charles J. (2); Deiinlian
hospital.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-31
Hebron 1; Kicker O.

The first game started at 23O o'clock
between Hebron and Kicker The first
three Hebron men at bat struck out, I'M
able to connect with the curves and speed
of Peasley. Sawyer started off in the first
inning trifle wild. He gave three bases
on balls, but struck oGt three batters.
For five interesting innings it was a
pitchers battle In the sixth inning Peas
ley gave Winston a free pass to first and
WEIGH sacrificed him to second. Winston
scored on two-base hit by Winslow and
for the only tally in the game. Kicker
was unable to score in her half. Peasley
allowed two hits while Sawyer was hit
for only single. The score:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-31

The contract for laying the new gas
main from the cemetery in Hallowel
to the new holder on Water street
Gardiner. has been awarded to j. E.
Palmer of Boston. The contract in
cludes hauling the pipe from Gardiner
where it has been delivered from the
schooner MillVille. The contract for
the foundation of the gas holder was
awarded to Timothy Kelley, the vet
eran stone mason of this city, and he
will push the work along as fast az
possible.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-31
Hebron 8; Higgins I.

In the final game Higgins was pitted
against Hebron and surprised every body
by their excellent ball playing. 1t was
considered an easy proposition by the He
bron team. but before the game was over
something. Of ball playing. Bunker
struck out eight men. In the third in
ming by several costly errors on the part
of the Higgins players coupled with the
hits by Blair and Winston, Hebron scor-
ed her three runs. Higgins scored her
only run in the fourth, when on two err
rors and single one man scored. The
score: ~ f3f ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-31

: London ladies stimulated by the
Olympic games of last summer have
taken to foils, and fencing is now the
fashion. Indeed. an official of the
Sword Club holds that fencing is like
iy to have an even wider vogue among
women than among men. Many wom-
en- prominent in the social world are
actively interesting themselves in the
foils, as there seems every likelihood
that something approaching craze
may he. started in the fencing world
during the coming season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-31
HAGUE in Good Condition.

Gus Hague, the local long distance
runner, will go to Waterville today in
good condition for the 10-mile grind at
Maine Central park. Although having
had only q week of training, he has
gotten himself into fine shape by which
he expects to make good account of his
speed and assure the onloOkerS that he
will bear watching lest he outdistance
his councillors
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-31
Granite Hill Notes.

The roll of honor at the intermediate
school last week contained the follow
ing danes: Ralph Atherton, Herbert
Gipson, Leslie Hall, Nellie Sellar. Mar
gle Norton, Ada Vigus. Charlie Norton,
Charlie Gipson, Minnie Randall, Katie
SclIar, Louis Garcia. Madeline La
famine, Mary Trongone. Sadie Hall,
A lien Norton, Lola Kelley, Charlie
Hall, Rosa Diestro, Liverata Ruiz
Louis Mcdonald.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-31

Little Misses Laura and Leone Law
ton accompanied their grandmother.
Mrs. +. A. Lawton on her return to
Phillips. and will make visit of sew
eral weeks with her.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-31

Rev. Herbert A. Jump, who for the
past six years has been pastor of the
First Parish Congregational church of
Brunswick, Sunday rendered his resig-
nation to accept a call to the South
congregational church of New Britain,
Conn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-31
GalIauher. GalIaoher.

The marriage of Daniel Gallagher
and Mrs. Susie Gallagher occurred at
the home of Charles kittridge, Win
tfrop street, Saturday evening. Only
the immediate relatives of the con-
tracing parties We're present. Rev. II,
II. Nichols officiated using the ritual
of the Methodist Episcopal church.
Light refreshments were served at the
close of the CEREMONY
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-31
Higgins S; coburn 1.

The second game. between Coburn and
Higgins, was surprise, ending in ia
vor of Higgins by a score of to l. CO.
burn was unable to hit Bunker, while
the Higgins team hit hard Passed balls
and errors on the part of the Coburn
team lost the game. A feature of the
game was the double play unassisted by
Burker The score:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-31

The funeral of Grace Emery, daugh-
ter of Herbert Emery, formerly of this
city ard granddaughter of Mrs. Oris-
sa Emery. was held Sunday afternoon
from the home Of Mrs Geneyieve
Palmer. Liberty street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-31

All members of the u. r., *. of P,
are requested to report at their Castle
hall in full uniform at $50 this morn
ing to join in escort to the G. A. r.
during the Memorial procession.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-31
General Orders, No. 36,
Issued by Governor !
Memorial Services Held Sun.
day in The Opera House.
Officer Of the Day Monday, Capt.
Savage; tuesday Capt. mcAdams.
Eastern Branch National Home for d. "
S. National Soldiers Home, Togus,
Nav 27 1909

Eastern Branch National Home for D. v.
S. National Soldiers Home, Togus,
May q, 1909.
General Orders,
No. SO.
AS summer approaches the governor de-
sires to extend to the members of the
Home every privilege consistent With
health, safety and comfort. In consider
alton of the abatement Of former abuses
which made the closing of certain roads
necessary, it is hereby, ordered that on
and after May 30, 1909, the following NAM
ed roads be re-opened to the usual travel,
viz:
Road known as New Cemetery road,
road north of theatre known as "Cinder
path" and the road leading east from
the North bridge, near ice houses.
1t is expected that all members shall so
bear themselves that a re-establshme mt
Of former restrictions will be unneces-
Sary.
All previous orders or parts of orders
conflicting with the above are hereby re-
pealed.
BY order of
COLONEL JOHN T. RICHARDS.
Governor.
LINUS Il. COMINS,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-31

Co A. n. G. S. NJ. and Henry w. Law
tor Command. u. S. w. v, of Gardiner
will arrive here this morning at 905 to
take part in the decoration of the graves
of the departed comrades. returning after
dinner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-31

Pension increases were received Safur-
day for Oscar Wernegar. SIS: Dennie
Moody, $15; John Dunn. SIS: Alonzo Cole
$15 Chas. r. Fairgrieves, VI, and Felix
Won Mchaltowsky. SIS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-31

Co NJ "a Reg. n. G. S. NJ under com
mand of Capt. Bagley. together with the
knights of King Arthur. a boys organ
ization connected with St. Marks church
at Augusta. will arrive here at $40 today
to take part in the Memorial day parade.
They will return to their homes after
dinner -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-31

Mrs. Beckwith and two children ar
rived Saturday from South Framing
ham. Mass, for visit at her former
horne IN this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-31

Earned run-HebrOn. Two-base hit
Winslow. Stolen bases-Hebron 2, Kicker
l. Struck out-By Sawyer II. by Peas
ley u. Hit by pitched ball-Leighton.
Passed ball-Bowker Good. Base on balls
Off Sawyer 4. Off Peasley /; Sacrifice hit
WEIGH. Umpire, Allen. Time, LIS. At
tendance 500.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-31

The Sunday concert was largely attend
ed yesterday by visitors. The fine pro-
gram was enjoyed by all and the clarinet
solo by John Barrett was rendered in an
able manner
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-31

General Joseph S. Smith of Bangor, the
local manager arrived at the Home Sat
urday and is the guest of Major A. l..
Smith.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-31

Nathan Niles, who is in charge of
the Maine Central painting crew at
Mechanic Falls, passed Sunday at his
home in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-31

Catholic Memorial services will be held
in the chapel at 745 Monday morning by
Rev. FIR Michigan, High Mass will be
sung by the choir from HallOwell and
Augusta
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-31

Mrs. John Nichols and daughter Elsie
and Mrs. Margaret Mason of Augusta
were recent visitors at the home of Mr.
and Mrs. c. S. Norton.