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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-15
Details Of Death Of Mr.. HARDING.

The mails have only recently brought
the account of the death of Weston
O Brien Harding, which occurred at
Shanghai, China, on the first day of
the present year, a cable announcement
appearing in the journal at the time
His grandfather and aunt who live
here, have anXiously awaited the full
er details. Mr.. Harding was a teacher
in st. Johns College, Shanghai.
The letter says that he was taken
sick the day after Christmas. Dr. Lin
coin, an intimate friend of his fathers
college days, a native of Brunswick,
Me, also connected with st. Johns
College, took him to his own home that
he might watch over him, not regard
ing his case as serious. Monday, Dec.
2S, Bishop Graves and his wife wanted
to take him to their home, but both
the patient and his physician thought
there was no occasion for it. Two days
later consulting physicians were called
in with a view of giving him hospital
treatment, but this was deemed UNI
necessary. The following evening
quite a number Of young men were in
his room and the sick one was cheer
ful and bright. Friday, jan l, his at
tending physician called to see him
when to all appearance he seemed to
be comfortably asleep; but the doctor,
stepping quietly to his side, soon dis
covered that death had claimed MIN,
apparently without any struggle or
pain The death was a great shock to
all, for there had not been q thought
of such an end.
The funeral was held Saturday after
noon, Jan. ., and was wonderfully i'm
pressive He was buried in the ceme-
tcry in the French Concession, where
the Mission owns lot. 1t is five miles
from St Johns. but the whole stu
dent hodv walked the whole distance
to the grave. Letters to his friends re-
ceivod since his death say that he had
made I'D his mind to study for the MIN
istry
A graduate of Johns Hopkins Uni
versity' Of Baltimore at IS, settled IN
his profession at 90 after one years
successful work he passes INTO the
great beyond, but leaving a noble rec
ord aud precious memories for his be
reaved kindred.
Rev. Henry F. Harding and MISS
Harding of this city are respectively
his grandfather and aunt. His father IS
the Rev Carroll Everett Harding, rec
tor OF the Church of the Epiphany OF
Baltimore, a graduate of BOWdoln COL
lcsc Of the Glass of 1881.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-15
WINTHROP.
Pleasant Meeting Satur-
dayof Blue Ribbon Club.
Arthur LeeCh Entertains Sun.
day School Glass at Hope.
Mrs. Elizabeth Hunt Fairbanks
Celebrates 84th Birthday.

Arthur L. Eeech entertained the
| members of his Sunday school class
| at his home on Sturtevant Hill lasi
Friday evening. A pleasant evening
was enjoyed with music ana games
Sandwiches, cake, cocoa and fruit were
served. The guests were: Norman
Ronald and Homer Lothrop, Ray and
Roswell Bates, Arnold and Leonard
Thomas, Charles Wiley, Clyde Watson,
William Pettnsill, Roger Jones, New
ton Murray, Albert French, Coney HiS-
gins and Roland Stackford.
Emery L. Hegarty of Watcrvillc was
guest yesterday of his parents, Mr..
and Mrs Daniel Hegarty.
l.. e. Jones has been drawn to serve
| on tho traverse jury at the March term
of the superior court.
An adjourned meeting of the Board
of Trade will be held this evening at
Woodmen's hall
Aunt Jeruslla's Quilting Party an
old-tine comedy introducing hulnor-
Gus tyres and incidents and local hits,
will lie given Friday evening at the
Town hall under the auspices of the
congregational Society. The cast mum
bcrs 16 characters, who will wear old
fashioned costumes and sing good Old
songs" 'Maidens all Forlorn." a
farce. will be given at the same On
tertainment by the young people of the
society.
Mrs Elizabeth Hunt Fairbanks, for
many years a resident here. passed he"
saith birthday recently at her home il!
Portland. Letters and cardS Oh con-
gratulatiOnS in great numbers were
received from out-of-tOwn guests while
many beautiful gifts and flowers were
sent by friends in the city a group
picture of the Winthrop Society OF
Portland taken at their field Gay at
Underwood last summer by Fl. A. Nor
ton was one of her most priced re-
membranes, while notable among the
floral gifts was a beautiful bouquet OF
pinks from the Women's Christian
Temperance Union of Portland OF
which Mrs Fairbanks is a member.
Manv members of the union, Of the
Winthrop Society and of the Winston
street church, of which she is mem
Der. called during the day and per-
sonally rendered their congratulations
Tho Blue Ribbon Club met Saturday
evening with Mr.. and Mrs. George {.
Kinds and spent pleasant evening
with gamcs,e etc. Nearly 10 were pres
Ont. The rooms were prcttily deco
rated with the club color, blue, ami
with the national colors, red, white and
lluc. Dainty hearts were given &c
each guest as souvenir of the Oc-
c"sim Coffee. cakes, cookies and fudg"
Wore served S. j. Merchant gave a
90.
hy Mrs Titus. Guests of the club
were Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Shaw, Miss
Belle Kinds and Mr.. Harris of Port
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-15
LORD BEREsFoRD TO RETIRE.
Commander of British Channel Flee'
to Vacate Command Next Month.

London, Feb 14.-An interesting an
nounccmcnt was issued by the admiral
tv tonight Admiral Lord Charles
Bercsford, commander-ip- chief of the
channel fleet, will vacatc his command
on March "a when this fleet will dis
appear as the chief fighting unit of
the first line of Great Britain's naval
force Henccforth the more important
vessels of the channel fleet under the
command Of Vice Admiral Sir Archi-
bald Berkeley Milne, who is now sec
ond in command Of the channel fleet,
will form the second division of the
main feet under supreme command OF
Vice Admiral Sir William II. May, sec
ond sea lord of the admiralty. 1t is un-
derstod that this means the practical
retirement Of Admiral Sir Charles
Reresford from the service and that he
will be placed on half pay. In the or
,dinarv course, Lord Charles would
have the channel command for another
year and would have ntired under the
age limit in 1911, but the government
desired to group all the newest and
best ships under Vice Admiral Mays
command for home defence. The ac-
ton of the government, however. In
thus prematurely retiring Admiral
Beresford is likely to arouse again the
acriminious discussion SO frequently
associated with his name.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-15
THE RANDOLPH REVIVAL.
Great Interest Manifested-Farewc
Tonight to Rev. and Mrs. Haynes. j..

The morning service at the Randolph
NJ +. church Sunday was q well at
tended one, many being present from
beyond the town limits. Rev. G.. f.
Jones was called to South Gardiner to
fill charge there and the pulpit was
most ably filled by Rev. Haynes, who
has been conducting special services
for the past week. Rev Haynes sub
ject was the "Crucifixion," his text
being found in Luke xiii SO.
Following the sermon Mrs. Haynes
sang Jesus Saves" playing her ac-
compartment on her auto harp.
The Sunday school had a large at
tendance and much interest has been
shown. This Sunday school is in a CON
test with other neighboring schools to
see who will gain the largest average
attendance. So far Randolph has been
ahead, having a gain of 100 per cent in
attendance and Sunday interest had
not abated Just before the close Of
the school MI Haynes spoke and sew
eral young ladies asked for prayers.
The afternoon servise for men at $50
was Il we'll attended meeting The Or
chestra from the Methodist church
in Gardiner was present, adding much
to the meeting. At the close of the
meeting Mrs. Haynes and Miss Co.
nant rendered a very pleasing duet.
Mr.. Haynes spoke from Heb i'll.
In the evening the auditorium was
crow9ed and much interest was shown
in the praise service of songs, led by
Mrs. Haynes. assisted by Il male quar-
tet of G trdiner. composed of the An
derson brothers, DR.. Willis and c. H.
Moody.
The lesson for the evening was ia
en- from the %! chapter of Revelation.
The subject of the discourse for the
evening was "Hfaven.'
The special services will continue I'M
til Wednesday evening. this evening
being the farewell meeting to Rev. Mr.
and Mrs. Haynes. The meetings will
be made as attractive as possible
with some new features introduced.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-15
Daniel A. MuIlett.

Daniel A. Mullett passed away in the
hospital here Saturday noon. Mr.. Mu'
lett was born in Webster, Mass, 81
years ago and was farmer by occu-
patton. He was admitted to this Home
from Newfane, VT, Feb. s. 1888, and
since his membership here had been
experimenting with perpetual motion
He had a small building here in which
he had his machine, an apparatus con-
sisting of levers attached to fly wheel
On these levers were moving weights
and it was his idea that these cause
perpetual motion. He enlisted in Co
f 1st W, H. A. at Brattleboro, Dec
4. 1863 and was discharged at Fort
Footc, n. D.. Aug. Is. 1865
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-15
Meeting ofihec iiyesvern-
Il msnt This Evening.
Address ~ Ia 6. Hersey ON
lincoin the Practical"
Great Interest In Revival Services
Being Held In Randolph.

The following business will be trans
acted this evening at the meeting of
the mayor and aldermen: The consid-
Grafton of the matter of the sewer, as
sessment after giving hearing to
those assessed; to act on the petition
Of the New England Telephone = Tel
egraph Co. for locations for poles on
Ceda: street; to consider the question
of whether the matter of abolishing the
common council shall be placed on the
Official ballot at the March election or
not. 1t is probable that the question of
looking out for the brown-tail moth
nests will be considered. 1t is said that
there are great many of the nests
in and about Gardiner, and as there is
an act of the Legislature (which makes
it compulsory for each municipality to
care for them, it is obligatory upon the
city government to take the initiative
in the matter. At the last meeting of
the city government it was voted that
the city government act in conjunc.
ton with the Improvement Society.
and q committee was appointed for
that purpose.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-15
Niagara Falls
Freezing Up.

Niagara Falls, N. Y, Feb. H--Only a
tiny rivulet, not deep nor swift enough
to carry pulp log over the brink, is
flowing over the American side of Mag
ara Falls. A strong northeast wind which
has blown since Friday has held the wa
ter and allowed the ice to gain a foot
hold. Two employees of the American
reservation walked from Prospect point
to Bath island this morning. They de-
sisted from completion of the trip merely
because they did not care to get their
feet wet, stream at one point being a
few inches above the tops of their boots.
A great wall of ice runs from the head
Of Goat island to the American mainland,
through which only tiny streams are able
to tricklc. This wall has even encroached
on the Canadian channel. extending out
some 300 feet beyond the third Sister Is
land and greatly diminishing the flow
over the Horseshoe. The gorge below is
choked, while the whirlpool is barely in
motion. This is only the third time that
this combination of wind and ice has thus
affected the falls since the white men
came here. The other occasions were on
March %, 1S4S, and March -, 1903.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-15
EAST WINTHROP.

The East Winthrop Thursday Club
met with Mrs. Alice Waugh Feb. i.
Instead of the regular roll call f."
amusements were enjoyed The pro-
gram. Miss Wood read an interesting
paper on Massachusetts in Revolu-
tionary Times" Life of ST Valentine,
Mrs. Waugh Customs of st. Valen-
tines Day" Miss Blanche Lane; "Ori-
gin of St Valentines Day." Mrs. Har-
riot Hilbreth; Facts about st. Nalen-
tines Day." Mrs Mabel Whiting; st
Valentines Day" Mrs. Lillian roster
4 game entitled Divided and United
Hearts" followed which was both in
tructive and enjoyable. The ladies thef
spent little time in target practicinS
the first prize being won by Mrs. vi
liam Foster and the consolation prize
by Mrs. May Spear q t2
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-15
REPORTS ROUGH TRIP.
= - n
Battle with Big Waves Reduces the
Lustania's Time from Queenstown.

, New York, Feb. 4.-The big Cnnard
steamship Lusitania came to her dock
today after the toughest voyage ever ex-
perienced by the turbiner between here
and Liverpool. Sixty feet Of starboard
rail on the boat deck was carried away
last Thursday. and for three days she
battled with towering waves which re-
duced her time. s
She was delayed at Queenstown for Sow
eral hourse while coaling and rough
weather caused the starboard anchor
chain to part. leaving the anchor In the
mud. TO prevent the steamship from
running ashore 1t was necessary to keep
her in motion for hours until she was
coaled. .ts't-'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-15
ABDUcTED-DEsERTED.
A 15-Year- Old Pittsburg, Girl, Alone
and PenniIess in Sicily, "a,


Pittsburg, Pa, Feb. H.-Through (, The
intervention of Senator Knox, the, state
department has taken the case Of Ernes-
tine Moore, a Pittsburg girl Is years old.
abducted from her home and deserted in
Sicily, and has cabled Ambassador Lloyd
Griscom at Rome to have her provided
for until funds can reach her. The de-
serted girl Is a daughter of J. II. Moore
Of Ala Arch street. North Side. She dis
appeared Jan. 2. was traced to New York
and THENCE to Gibraltar in company with
a Greek who had been living here. At
Gibraltar all trace of her was lost till a.
letter was received stating that she had
been deserted and was penniless in the
earthquake stricken district at Augusta.
Sicily She asked for funds to enable her
to return home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-15
n. RI. S, Baseball Prospects.

Talking with the young men gives
promise that they are working up
what will prove a fine baseball team AT
the High school for tho coming sea
son. With Il nucleus of old material To
draw from and the new aggregation
that will honor the school. there VIII
be put upon the diamond some hustirrs
that will worry competing teams
Can't. Carey will no doubt hold Gown
thc initial sack. For pitcher, II. Fuller
with his past experience VIII MAKE
good. IRISH will guard the backatop and
patterson will try for short. Just as
soon as the weather permits 'the bats
will be crossed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-15
preliminary REaATTAs FOR
InfERscA0LAsTie RaWEas.

Philadelphia, Feb. IA plan for the
settlement of the inter scholastic row
ing championship of America was an
nounoed tonight by the board of stew
ards of the American Rowing AssO-
citation. whose annual regatta Is to be
held on the Schulykill June %. It con-
sists in having preliminary regattas in
all of the principal cities of the East
and then having the, various cham
pions meet for the national title. New
York. Philadelphia, Boston and Balti-
more have already taken up arrange
ments for such preliminary regattas
There will be restrictions on the num-
Der of competing crews from each
[city. l. -,-+ -.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-15
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

Father Carroll, formerly of Phila-
deiphia, was Sunday consecrated bish-
op of Vigan at the Manila cathedral.
A dispatch to German news agency
at Berlin from Adds Abeba says that
King Menelik has returned from the pill
grimage and is in the best of health.
The Venezuelan government has revok-
ed the decree prohibiting the traffic of
small vessels between the island of Cura-
Gao and Venezuela.
The barge Carlos French, laden with
coal, in tow of tugs Resolute and Fred
ericl E. Ives, sprang aleak and sank
Sunday about quarter of a mile east of
Saraha's ledge bell buoy in Long Island
sound.
A score of fishermen and their dogs
were carried out into Lake Erie at Buffa-
10, N. Y, Sunday, when the ice-field was
set in motion by shift in the wind. All
were rescued In small boats except Jo-
seph Satusky. The man and his dog are
missing and are no doubt lost
NJ Jose DePaul, the special Venezuelan
envoy at Paris. Sunday expressed himself
greatly pleased that a protocol had been
signed by his government and the Unit
ed States. He hope that the resumption
of Venezuelan diplomatic relations would
soon be effected in Europe as well as in
America.
Archbishop William H. O'Connell an
nounccd Sunday at Boston that he will
sail from New York next Saturday FOL
Rome. The journey to Rome Is made
in accordance with the custom of all
bishops and archbshops Of the Catho-
| lie church to make visit to the Eter-
nal city at least once in every 10 years
and report to the Holy See on the con-
fition of the diocese.
Rhode Islands representation at the
inaugural exercises in Washington next
| month will be Governor and Mrs. Aranl
]. Pothier Secretary of State Charles T.
| Bennett, Treasurer Walter A. Read. At
| torney General William B. Greenough
| Speaker r. B. Burchard of the House of
| Representatives and the entire military
| staff of the governor The party will
leave Providence Tuesday. March q
1t was learned Saturday at Philadel-
| Ihia that the Interstate Commerce Com
| mission has granted permit for the free
| transportation of the Liberty bell and q
| guard of Philadelphia policemen to the
| Alaska Yukon Exposition at Seattle
Wash, and it is probable the famous old
relic will be taken to the Far West the
coming summer
| The Porto Rican House of Delegates
has sent cablegram to Tulio Larrinaga
| the Porto Ricon commissioner to Con-
gress, asking him to notify Congress that
the House purposes to send in a memorial
requesting tariff against foreign coffee
| and protection for Porto Rican sugar. to-
bacco and fruits. 1t is averred at Sar
Juan that a reduction Of the tariff or
Cuban sugar would. mean an annual loss
to Porto Rico of $3,OO0,O0O. ~
1 President Charles w. Eliot of Harvard
University. who is to deliver the Found
ers' day address at Tulane University al
New Orleans in March, will have con-
ferred upon him at that time the degree
l'of doctor of laws by Tulane. The degree
will also be conferred upon Henry Wig
maud, first secretary of the American
embassy at Paris, a native Of New Or
leans
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-15

Miss Helen York of Augusta was the
organist at the First Universalist church
yesterday. The music was very sweetly
rendered. Mrs. +. r. Goodwin, the reg
ular organist, was called to Wells by the
illness of Mr. Goodwins father.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-15
Lincoln Day Observance at Industrial
School.

No mention has been made of the
observance of Lincoln day at the m
dustrial School. 1t was fittlngly re-
namhcrcd in Halls 3, and ), the Off
GERS and girls alike taking some active
mart. The buildings were properly Gee
iorated with the national colors ana
Lincoln's picture stood prominently out
Forceful lessons We're drawn from the
life of the great liberator and an ei-
fort was made to- acquaint the inmates
as to what it all meant and how HE
could be made better by close atten-
ton TO duties assigned us.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-15
Edmund Burke.

The death of Edmund Burke oa-
CURED in the Home hospital here Sat
urday forenoon, after an illness IF
about four months with heart trouble.
Mr. Burke was born in Portland, Me,
Nov. %, 1S4S, and followed the Occupa-
ton of teamster. He enlisted in the
navy at Portland, April %. 1854 and
was mustered out at Norfolk, Va, from
the l.. S. S. Agawam, March 81, 1867.
He was admitted to this Home from
Lynn, June %, 1908.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-15

DR.. Maurice F. Egan, the American
minister to Denmark, and Mrs. Egan
lave luncheon Sunday at Copen
hagen to John r. Mott of New York
general secretary of the Worlds Stu
dents Christian Federation, who ha:
been featuring there. Mr.. Mott will b.
received by King Frederick before go
ing to Stockholm, where King Gustav'
will also receive him in private audi
|ence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-15

Sanborn Lodge. No. SO. I. o. o. F.,
worked the Third, degree on three candi-
dates at their regular meeting last Thurs
dav. There was a large attendance. At
the close of the evenings work an Oys-
ter supper was served. "All did eat and
we're filled" Next Thursday there Will be
work in the Initiatory degree on several
candidates The goat is prancing around
pretty lively now.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-15

Richard NJ. Hartleman, the American
consul at Madrid, who recently was
appointed consul general at Buenos
Ayres, left Madrid sunday for his new
post. Consul Martleman Is from Mas
sachusetts. Maddin Summers. the vice
consul, will be acting consul at Mad
rid until the post is filled.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-15

Ira G. Hcrsey of Bangor deWvcred a
notable address Sunday morning at the
Highland Avenue Methodist Eplscopa
church. His subject was "Lincoln inc
Practical" and he presented many
new conceptions of the character OF
the martyred President. A large con-
grcgation was present to hear the ad-
dress
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-15
SOUTH GARDINER,

The Dummy will make an extra
trip Tuesday evening for the benefit
of those who wish to attend the Re
publican city caucus at the Armory
in Gardiner. The Dummy will leave
at O'Clock or a little after and VIII
stop at Church corner and Brad
streets. on the return trip it will leave
Gardiner for South Gardiner at the
close of the caucus.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-15

T. +. Monaghan of this city has recent
~ had an original dance accepted by the
National Dancing Teachers Association,
and not only was this honor conferred
but the dance itself was very highly COM
mendcd. 1t is a combination schottische
which embodies many new and original
features
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-15

The Ladies' Aid of the First Universal
list church will meet with Mrs. J. S. Ham
ilton at her home. corner Lincoln and
Second streets, at o'clock tomorrow af
ternoon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-15

Tickets for zone Girl in Thousand
will be sold in the old canteen from
113O to and ? until 8 today. This com
pany carries fine line of specialtics
and in connection with the play, which
is good one, this should be well pat
rOniIS d.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-15

Mrs. Edward N. Tayler, who lives
near the Home, was taken to the City
hospital in Augusta Saturday. Mr.
Tayler is a member of the Home Band
Friends hope for a speedy recovery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-15

Gardiner Grange will hold Il social Mon
day evening, Feb. IL. One of the features
of the evening is an auction of the la
dies of the society. Each lady is to take
supper for two in a box. Then with the
gentlemen seated in the hall the Sun
Bonnet Babies will be brought in first
and auctioned off to the highest bidder.
After the sale of the babies the other
ladies' will be brought in, being covered
with a large sheet until sold. After the
auction and supper a pleasing evening
will be passed with games and dancing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-15

Franklin Morton of Baltimore is an adj
mirer of Hallowell and frequently ex-
nresses his appreciation of the town in
Some tangible form. He recently sent an
interesting letter accompanied by check
for the benefit of the Old South SUNDAY
school.