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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-28
Laundering of Tub Dresses.

Wash dresses are in a class by them
selves, and this season from the laun-
dress point of view, are immoderately
elaborate. There always seems to be a
feel1ng in the feminine mind against
tucks and frills on tub frocks, but
while this seasons styles call for them
and practically no dress, unless it be a
very simple morning frock, can be
PLAIN, many objections are easily met
this year by the way in which the
dresses are made up. Innings are new
er thought of and thus the handling of
such dresses is materially simplified.
The fashionable tucked yoke and
sleeves can be made adjustable and on
ly basted into the frock so that they
can be removed when soiled, without
having to tub the whole dress These
materials can be bought ready tucked
and are of such weave that they
launder nicely
Organizes and sheer goods can have
much of the trimmings. such as satin
hands. only lightly applied with bastins
stitches. SO that they need not trouble
, the laundress.
Most of the cotton laces such as Irish
Val. and Cluny, wash nicely without
losing their beauty, and if tucks are
carefully stitched on machine with
the tensions moderately loose, they will
press out fat and can be ironed with
no more trouble than a plain piece Of
muslin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-28

Weissenger OF Louisville, KY, who serv-
ed i'm the Confederate army during the
Civil War TIE banner Is highly cherish
ed by the members OF the Maine Depart
lment and is taken to all of the encamp-
ments and paraded beside the national
co.ors. 1t is also displayed at the State
lencampments, but as these encampments
have no parades the public has never
seen It, to any great extent.
There is a little story in connection
with the banner and in brief 1t is some
thing as follows:
At the time when the national encamp-
ment was held at Louisville the delega-
ton from Maine was not entirely salts
fed with the quarters that were pro-
posed and the committee of arrangements
of the Maine men stated that unless they
could be better accommodated they would
not attend.
1t was at this time that Gen. Weissen-
ger came to the front Hit partner In
the tobacco business happened to he one
of the members of the committee of ar
rangements, and credit should also be
given him for his part in the story we
are about to tell. 1t was the plan of
Messenger and his partner to fit up
their new three-story warehouse and
make it over into a hotel. The commit
tee of arrangements was only too glad
to have them do this, for in this way
they would have the Maine delegation
with them at the encampment and also
satisfy them in regard to quarters at no
|expense to them
At an expense of many thousands OF
dollars the warehouse was made into
rooms and furnished and the place had all
the conveniences of a first-class hotel,
including dining room. lunch counter.
free band concerts and counter with TO-
bacco and cigars. etc.
Since that time the Maine men have
always had great admiration for Gener-
al Messenger and when the next nation
al encampment was held he was invited
to attend so that those who had not met
him at Louisville might make his &C
1raintance, and 1t was at this meetlnI
that he presented the encampment with
the banner we have described, which IN
presenting he said he gave 1t as an en-
blem of peace between the Blue and the
Gray.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-28
TO BEGIN AT ONCE.
Portland, Gray & Lewiston Road to 81
Built lmmedi ately, a..

Lewiston, Me-, July 7.-(SpeciaD -
AT meeting of the directors Of the,
Portland, Gray & Lewiston Electric
Road held this afternoon, Charles G.
Benson of this city, who has been
treasurer, was removed and Hon. w.
Scott Libbey of this city. elected in
MS place. Provision was made TODAY
for the money with which to build the
road and as soon as the decree of the
railroad commissioners Is received,
which will probably be this week, the
work of construction will begin. It is
expected that the grading and the
bridge will be built this fall.
There is about 80 miles to construct
on the road, which starts at the juno
ton of Main and Lisbon streets in this
city. and in Manument square Port
land. -
In no place will the grade be over
three per cent. and the road bed will
be such that cars can be run at ex-
pres sspeed in order to compete with
the two steam roads, which run from
this city to Portland
The officers Of the road are: Presi-
dent, f. w. Gross, Auburn; treasurer,
w. Scott Libby. lewiston; clerk and
counsel. John A. Morrill,, Auburn. The
two first named with L. A! Cloudy Of
Portland, are the directors.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-28
One Room-A Home,

There are thousands and thousands of
women who have to live in one room To
make that one room cheerful and have il
more on the order of a sitting room than
1 bedroom is problem. First of all Sc
'ect cheerful ROOM and if you are
granted the privilege of having it decor
lted, as is sometimes the case, you can
use individual taste. Here is one room
scheme that belongs to working woman.
1t is a northern room with one large win
low and one very large closet. Even one
closet can be .,ampered with clothes I'M
less they are properly placed. The room
has been newly papered with a tone of
gray with a violet flower border. The
floor covering is a grayish blue. The
waists all hang on hangers made of rolled
newspaper covered with lavender paper
and tied with lavender ribbons The tis-
sue paper is tucked in the ends of the
paper rolls to hold it in place. The cur
tains are white art cloth, stenciled with
violets, and cover of gray or violet
lawn is placed on the trunk. The bed Is
drop side couch, which can be made in
to full width at night In one corner of
the room is bookcase containing books
and the writing equipment. There are
two chairs in the room. rocker and
standard, also small sewing table which
is hidden most of the time under the bed.
The dresser contains small articles of
wearing apparel and the usual knick-
knacks of cut glass and silver. 1t is a
one-room home. very comfortable, cheer
full and lighted with electricity and gas
The steam radiator as pretty cover
and makes serviceable fern pedestal for
the summer. Such is the home of the
average working girl.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-28
CUT SHORT.
Continued from Page One.)

Mr. Davis said his client was not di-
'ecting an accusation against any one
person, but that he welcomed represen-
tation by counsel of any of the par
ties involved.
Il ask this board to present authority
or this sudden change of the nature
IF these proceedings" Mr.. Davis re-
quested.
A long argument between Mr.. Davis
md the judge advocate ensued.
Major Leonard said he had, up to this
point. avoided making any one COM
plainant or party defendant to the in
JURY, but that if there was any doubt
n the courts mind as to the position
in which the admission of Mrs. SUIT
ions letter in evidence placed the Of
icers concerned in the affair, he would
present further evidence to that effect.
Mr.. Davis said he did not mean to
appear to shirk and responsibility in
the matter, but insisted that Mrs. SUIT
.on was not complainant against any
particular person, but was simply the
moving party.
The court ruled that all the officers
oncerned We're entitled to representa-
ioii at ShC AAAfuAAy, anu MAUI LOoboIu
allied Lieuts. Bevens, Asterman, Will
ng, Adams and Sergeant DeHart into
he court room. Mr.. Davis thereupon
asked for an adjournment until he
.ould clearly define his position in the
.ase.
This new alignment suggested by
he judge advocate places me in an en-
irely new relation to this case" said
Mr.. Davis. Il am not here as a prose-
tutor, but to assist in conducting a
.ull and impartial investigation into
he facts, and the present situation APP
pears to force me to decide between
withdrawing from the case or proceed
ng from this point in an entirely diff
erent capacity"
Mr.. Davis accused the judge advocate
If laches in the proceedings by not in
reducing Mrs. Sutton's letter in evil
lence at the start, and fully defining
he nature of the inquiry at that time.
Iajor Leonard said he had no other
Intention from the inception of the in
Jury than to declare his present atti-
Jude, but had deferred it simply t.
affaord the introduction of all the i'm
partial and unbiased evidence that
IOulQ DE ODtdlIleu.
Commander Hood notified the officers
called in that they were parties de-
'endant to the inquiry and decided to
adjourn court until Lieut.. Utley and
Sergt. Cock returned.
Mrs. Suttons letter which formed the
jasis of the governments new attitude
in the case, was written to the secre
AIRY of the navy on Feb s, 1909, and
referred to the petition made in hi.
,ehalf for a new investigation by Sena-
tor Jonathan Bourne of Oregon. The
following paragraph appeared in the
.etetr in reference to her petition to re-
open the case:'
THAT if it should be found that one
pfthe other participants in the affray
m which my Son lost his life was Grim
nally responsible for his death or prob
IDLY so responsible, such further &C
ton as may be deemed appropriate
may be taken for the purpose of bring
ng the person so thought to be respon-
sible to trial and punishment if con
victed.''
Mrs. Sutton added that her own in
'estigatiOn convinced her that her sOr
vas killed by one of Sutton's brother
officers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-28

coal OIL 1t polishes quickly and mucl
more cheally than expensive pOliSlles
The disllwas1er who would gel
through quickly invests in soap shak-
er and a chain for cleaning pots and
pans. She also has on hand over the
sink box of borax and a bottle of am.
monia for cutting grease.
Iron holders made from a piece OF
asbestos the desired size and covered
with drilling or heavy unbleached mus
lin are light and keep out heat. There
should be a ring or loop sewed to one
corner to hang the holder.
RED" meats are less liable to con-
tamination than fish or chicken. The
latter should not be eaten if there is
the least suspicion of odOr about them
Beef slightly tainted, though disagree.
able, will not produce ptomaine pois-
oning.
A loaf of bread win keep fresh much
longer if placed in a covered stone
crock. Wrap in large cloth to exclude
air and keep the crock in a cool place.
1t is nicer than tin vessel and much
better than keeping he bread in the
refrigerator
Save all bits of fat for two purposes.
The best can be clarified for frying and
the rest made up into soap. Remem-
Der in making soap that tablespoon
full of salt added to every ten pounds OF
grease improves the quality of the
soap.
Ii moths have attacked a carpet try
putting gasoline around the edges,
soaking the nap OF the carpet. Also
work powdered boraX into the carpet
wherever there is sign of moths or un-
der heavy pieces of furniture which
cannot easily be moved in the weekly
sweeping.
1t is not necessary to send pOngee
frock to the cleaner Natural pongee
may be washed in warm soap water
and ironed when dry. If it is ironed on
the wrong side it will keep it's new look.
If the pongee is embroidered in colors
it may be washed with excellent results
in gasoline. BE sure to do this where
there is no flame
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-28
Funeral of Charles Bradford Bassett

The funeral of the late Charles Brad
ord Bassett, who died at his home on
he Indiana road in West Gardiner last
,aturday was held Tuesday afternoon
2 o'clock, Rev. w. w. Hayden, pas
or of the Free Baptist church of this
ity officiating. The services We're UNI
Ter the charge Of Morning Star Lodge
No. Al, F. and A. M. DR.. Ralph W.
loss, Henry Taylor and Hergert M
;tarbird of Litchfield and Frank J..
Amesbury of Gardiner having charge
f the exercises. The pail bearers vera
crank N. Adams, Alfred d. Bartlett
md Emerson Turner OF Litchfield and
crank E. Andrews of Gardiner. In
erment was made at the Fairbanks
cemetery. Among those from out OF
own present were Augustus Douglass
md family of Lisbon, Ivory Littlefield
Charles Littlefield, Mrs. Abbie Carver
md Mrs. Emma Winslow of Vinal-
ldVen,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-28
ATTEMPT ABANDONED.
Schooner Alice e. Clark Will be Strip
ped as She Lies Of lsIesboro.

Bangor, Me-, July PA special
from Castine tonight states that the
Boston Towboat Co., has abandoned
the attempt to float the schooner Alice
E.. Clark, which struck on Frank
ledge off Islesboro July 1. Today the
vessel was pumped out When she
rose, she rolled over to starboard and
now lies on her beam ends. She will
be stripped as she lies.
The Alice E. Clark, a four masted
schooner of 1895 tons, built at Bath in
1898, hailed from Portland, where she
was owned by the j. S. Winslow Co
She was valued at about $4,000 and
is partially insured. The cargo Of coal
consigned to the Maine Central Rail-
road at Bangor, was worth about $4,000
and fully insured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-28
Mrs. Mary e. Brown.

News was received in the city Tues
lay of the death of Mrs. Mary +.
Brown, whose death occurred at the
home of her son, Frank Brown on the
Spears Corner road. She was the
widow of the late Joseph Brown, who
vas we'll known in Gardiner having
'un a plaster mil on the lower dam
before the time of the big fire. Mrs,
Brown was born in Litchfield and was
g years of age at the time of her
!eath.
Two sons, Frank and Joseph and
me daughter Mrs. Charles Stearns of
he Pleasant Pond House, survive. The
'uneral will be held Thursday after
DON at 2 o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-28
$4,000 FIRE IN PiTTsBURo.
Flames Soar 100 Feet in SpectaeuIa
North Side Blaze.

Pitsburg, July PA spectacular
fire which did about $4,000 damage,
broke out in the four-story brick
building at 500 Federal Street, North
Side. occupied by the Kirby Shoe Com
pany. The flames started in the base
ment of the Kirby building and soon
communicated through the other floors
to the roof. illuminating the entire
business section.
The Star Theater building adjoining.
was soon afire and the eight-story
building of the Real Estate Savings q
Trust Company. at SIS. Federal Street.
was threatened.
At times the flames scared 700 feet
into the air. Before the fire was under
control the Kirby building was almost
DESTROYED and the star ,rheater was
badly damaged.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-28
PRACTICE TODAY.
3attleships Coal Tuesday In Prepare
ton for Work on Range.

Provincetown. Mass. July N-Uninter-
today's visit of the battleships fleet in
Rrovincetown harbor. Admiral Schroeder
and the flagship Connecticut went out
into Cape Cod bay for a short practice
late in the day and the remainder OF
the battleships, including the Wisconsin
Ohio, Maine, Kansas. Louisiana Idaho
Mississippi and Minnesota, finished coal
ing, the Bay State Reserves getting a
chance at shoveling coal on the Kansas
and louisiana Lieut.. Commander
Arthur Macarthur and a staff from the
Ohio came ashore to adjust their ship
compasses and other instruments. The
Idaho arrived from Philadelphia today
and will participate in the remainder OF
the maneuvres. The coaling seet will
leave for the practice tomorrow. The
torpedo aeet will also go out in the morn
ing.
One of the finest spectacles of the sea-
son of practice since the fleet came here
was accorded those on shore last night
when the torpedo fleet had a full re-
hearsal of all the maneuvres through
which it has passed since the practice
began. SearchHghts and rockets were
used in abundance and the torpedo boats
darted about the battleships followed by
the searchhghts and contributed fea.
lures of peculiar interest.
AS a result of some drunkenness among
the sailors ashore in Provincetown, which
is no license during the past few days
due, according to Admiral Schroeder tt
sale of liquor by townspeople to the
sailors, an investigation has been made
by the admiral. The evidence secured
is to be placed before the state police
by Admiral Schroeder.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-28
LAUNCH BLOWS UP.
Two Navisators in Midstream Strus
gle to Reach Shore.

Melville, N. j., July 27.--Drs 8. s.
Cole. of Vineland, and Ellsworth Bar
Der, of this city, had a narrow escape
from death by the explosion of a gaso-
line launch. The men started on a
fishing trip for the Maurice Rover
Cove and when off Bricksboro the en-
CINE stopped.
Upon investigation it was found that
the gasoline tank was empty. While
DIR. Cole refilled the tank the engine
exploded and both men were blown
twenty feet in the air. They dropped
in the middle of the river and after
much difficulty reached shore The
noise Of the explosion was heard by
residents Of the village, who rushed to
the river bank and assisted in rescuing
the men. The boat was totally
wrecked
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-28

Any florist can provide you with 4
lchen-covered box for use on the porch
in the summer for holding flowers. If
you are near the woods, you can proba-
bly, procure the lichen yourself. 1t is lit
tie work to cover cheap pine box with
it. Lichen is rough, green, fibrous
growth that appears at the lower part of
trees and stumps and often on fallen
trees. 1t is easily taken off with heavy
steel knife or trowel. 1t is woody and
strips of it can be overlapped to the bog,
like shingles. Use very fine wire nails to
hold the lichen in place. 1t is often used
to decorate the standards of rustic sum-
mer houses in the yard. "
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-28
WINTHROP.

Mrs. Clinton c. Stevens of Millinocket
Is visiting her sister, Mrs. Raymond X.
Rogers, at her summer home. Wee-Ah
Inn, Lake AnnabessacOok.
-. Mrs William Davenport of Portland Is
visiting relatives in town.
Mrs. Ruth Webb visited relatives In
Wayne yesterday.
Mrs. Nancy Pinkham of Belgrade is Wis
iting relatives in town.
Walter Ratti Of Portland is in town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nelson Brooks entertained
about % children from the village yes
terday at Pinehurst cottage. Mr.. and
Mrs Brooks were assisted in entertaining
by Mrs. George Nicholson, Miss Marion
Fish and Mrs Horace Hale.
The Winthrop baseball team will try
conclusions with Fairfield this afternoon.
A good game is looked for.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-28
Extension of the Carrier systems

The extension of the free delIveFF|
system recently secured by Congress-
man Burleigh for Halloweli, went INTO
effect yesterday, and will be greatlya
appreciated by persons in FarmingdaIe.
VINO are reached by it. The carrier on
route No. will have three fourths OF
a mile additional to cover but tisswork
VIII be equalized by No. 2 who will
take on more territory.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-28

mis-trial she was arrested and lln-
prisoned for perjury.
Another reason the witness gave fol-
letting Mr.. Reed" keep his rooms with
her was in her own words there was
a Mrs. Reed whom l liked very much
DO you know where she is now?"
in Europe,. i think" .se
AS the witness said this, Evelyn
Thaw rose to her feet and leaned for-
ward.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-28
SHARP REsUKE.
Continued from Page One.)

moreover, alleged contract laborers
usually belong to a desirable class If
the allegation is not true"
The instructions were issued by d.
rectfon of Sec. Nagel of the department
Of commerce and labor and follow
closely upon the heels Of his recent rul-
ing contract labor case in which he
caustically commented upon the "sup-
CRITICAL inquiry which had been made
into the matter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-28

Gus Hague, the long distance runner,
while practicing few evenings ago,
had the misfortune to twist his knee
which has put the runner out of con-
dition. He Is taking care of himself by
resting the limb as much as possible
and hopes to be ready for the track
when the fall fairs open.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-28

Clement Bros, who recently removed
from the old stand where they had been
for a number of years. when the build
ing which they were occupying had to
be torn down, have made their new
location, ITO Water street, one of the
neatcst in the city. They will add to-
their fruit and confectionery business
full line of groceries NIL,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-28

Mrs. c. X. Tilden and daughter.
Miss Francis Tilden, are on a visit to
Harmony, the home of Mrs. Tilden's
father
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-28

All smokers are not good judges of a
cigar but the increased sale of 1.-The
Oakland would indicate that many
good judges dwell in Hallowell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-28

Samuel Weber has been employed
in G. Il. Hobbs fruit and confection-
cry store during the owners vacation
season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-28

Miss Hattie Tuck and Miss Helen
Chadbourne are visiting friends in Au-
burn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-28

Managers of New York theaters agree
that there has been remarkable change
in the public drasatic taste in the last is
years in the drift from the classic and
intellectual ~ the light musical and ,apec-
tacular productions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-28
HALLOvvELL.

Horace White Is moving his family
into the tenement, No. 10 Central street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-28

c. B. Hobbs returned yesterday from
Old Orchard. where he had passed
pleasant week with relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-28

Mrs. Eva McGregor has returned
from pleasant visit passed with
friends in Auburn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-28

Hubert Latham, who is a compare
lively recent aspirant for flying honors,
was the first to attempt flight of the
English channel. He set out from CAL
ais on July 10 last headed for Dover.
His fight appeared prcpitious until
midway in the channel, when his motor
failed him and his monoplane settled
gently on the water beneath. He was
picked up by torpedo boat. Latham
uses an Antoinette monoplane designed
s." NJ. nvavassenr. and which con-
sists principally of central skiff like
body, from either side of which a main
plane extends at slightly rising angle.
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STARTLING TESTIMONY
ai.r AGAINST HARRY K. TAAW.

Continued from Page One.)
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ing to the rescue was intense, but soon
a fleet of all kinds Of craft had gath
erred around the wreck ~ q.
1t was nearly s o'clock when tor
pedo boat came alongside the Prince
of Wales pier to land Latham and his
machine, which was seen to be much
larger than Bleriot's little flyer and the
crowds cheered the bandaged hero en-
Enthusiastically. He was followed to the
hotel by thousands, all trying to learn
the details of the accident.
The physician in attendance tonight
reported that Latham had three stitch
es in his forehead and two in his nose,
but ne did not believe that the aero
naut was greatly hurt. Latham re-
turned to Calais by the midnight boat.
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LATHAM FAILS.

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