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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-30

Mrs Joan McAllister of West Lowell,
who is nearly 85 years old, raked the
scatterngs after load of hay to see il
it seemed like old times. She was all
right the next day. There are few OF
the young girls who could do as well
with the mercury up in the nineties,
without having to go to bed after the
exercise.
The friends of Josiah Strout of South
Harrison believe him to be one of the
strongest and best preserved men Of
his age to be found in Maine. Though
80 years old for one-half hour or more
he can out NOW any man in his section.
He has worked in the hay field during
haying and only a few days ago worked
all day turning and spreading oats.
Frank A. Merryman, a native Of
Brunswick, is visiting relatives in that
town after 80 years absence. He re-
Gently sold his farm in Scranton, Iowa
and has visited Texas, New Mexico,
Idaho and South Dakota in search OF
another. If he will look over few of
the Maine farms that are operated
along up-to-date lines, he will be sat
isfied that his native State beats them
ALL
Old York Transcript: John r. Nc
Intire is making extensive repairs on
the Old Garrison House. The old frame
part of the building has been torn down
and the old log house will be put in
complete repair so that succeeding gen.
erations, as they pass on the road
leading from York Village to South
Berwick may take a look at the Old
McIntire Garrison, a relic of olden
times. The work is being done by Mr..
Samuel Booker
Maine Woods: The Sandy River and
Rangeley Lakes railroad has begun
making an important addition to the
ork shops in Phillips. The company's
builder, Mr.. Smith of Gardiner, Is here
with a crew and has already torn down
the former carpenter shop, frame
building, and will erect in it's place
and covering considerably more ground,
modern brick building. When the
work that is contemplated has been
completed no part of the shops will be
Of wood with the possible exception
of one shed This addition will doubt
less make the work of the machine
department. which is in charge of Mr..
w Fl. Caswell, much more convenient
and in every way better.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-30

The Lewiston Board of Alderman
longer any profit in keeping it open.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-30
That Familiar Feeling.
(Atlanta Constitut

(Atlanta Constitution.)
The warriors of the South American
republics talk like tedious tariff sena-
tors.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-30

Albert Guy Durgin. class of '07 of the
University of Maine, son of A. ]. Dur
gin of Orono, who for the past year
has been instructor in chemistry at the
University, will at the commencement
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-30

Maine is in the advance guard .
prosperity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-30
Maine Gossip
Lucky WeIIman.

Wellman's airship gave a flop
Wellman's airship acted queer,
Busted then and took a drop
Now he's safe for a whole year.
Judd Mortimer Lewis in Houston Post.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-30

"Aid Fees" is new name for it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-30

A young man who claims Standish
for his home, saved cork shoppers I'M
til he had a bushel and half and then
made a life preserver
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-30

Biddeford has girl who eats brown
to the BiddefOrd Journal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-30

Pishons Ferry will soon be a mis-
homer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-30

Portland Press.-In order to supply
sufficient accommodation for the ma
the iron when the rush starts, the
Maine Central railroad has enlarged a
number of sidings at stations and in
a number of cases have built new
ones. 1t is believed that the officials
look for most successful business
and arrangements are being made to
care for all the business offered. At
Walnut Hill, a few miles outside of
Portland, the passenger siding has
been heightened and a new one has
been constructed. Another siding has
been constructed at Wiley House and
at Quebec Junction passing freight
trains will take the Y in order to ia
ciltate the RAISING.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-30
E. ]. Riker of Lewiston is still an
active blacksmith at II years of age.

Courier Gazette: An Appleton citi-
zen says he saw during q ride around
the Square a few days ago one wo-
man running a moving machine, ar
other raking hay with a horse rake.
another unloading hay at the barn with
a hay fork, one cultivating with a horse
cultivator and another turning a grind
stone while her husband was grinding
scythe, which goes to show what
smart women we have in Appleton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-30
His Duty.

Chicago NeWs.)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-30

Mr.. and Mrs. John WadsWorth of
Sanford have two sons who are minis
an educator. Rev. Arthur Wadsworth
is pastor of a church at Phoenix, r. l.,
and Rev. Ernest Wadsworth is pastor
of church in Buffalo, n. Y. The
third son, Frank, is superintendent of
schools for Rumford and Mexico.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-30

Hiram r. Stevens of Bath, a gifted
young musician, has composed march
in honor of the midshipmen of the prac-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-30

Work is progressing rapidly on the
new wharves and freight sheds for the
Grand Trunk at Portland. CreoSOted
piles will replace those burned in the
big fire.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-07-02
szoo to Lu

s7.oo to Luray, Va, and Return, July
4th, Baltimore & Ohio. Leave Washing
ton BIB a. m. returning leave Luray 6
?. m. same day.-Advt
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-07-02
IN THEATER
IS WORTH SID, 600
Contractors Place Value on Iron
Work in se's-Govern-
ment to Buy.
ment to Buy.

The total value OF the steel contained
IN Chase's 'Theater is approximately
81 600.
This was the conclusion arrived at
BY Contractors James L. Parsons and
Joseph Richardson, who, after a sec
ond examination of the building. made a
report to that effect TO the board OF
condemnation. The report was sub
mitted in connection with the testimony
being taken by the board relative 10
fixing the values Of land and property
contained in the five squares bounded
by Pennsylvania avenue. Fourteenth and
Fifteenth street, and the Mall
This afternoon arguments before the
board viii be commenced by attorneys
representing the property owners It is
expected that they will be completed
today. when the borad will adjourn ue-
til next Wednesday afternoon. At that
time the arguments Of the attorneys rep
resenting the Government VIII be com
nIenced.
At yesterday afternoons session,
Henry ". SOhon. representing the own
ers of the building at Fourteenth and
+ streets. asked that special attention
be paid to the building. as considers bic
diff srence existed in the value placed
upon II by the witnesses for the owners
and for the Government.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-07-02

Skaters Floral Work Is Noted
for originality and beauty. 14th & I
-Advt
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-07-02
-YEAR-OLD BOY
FIRST IN BABY SHOW
Morton Wilmer Gets No. in
List of Entries for Luna
Park Contest.

Morton Wilmer. a chubby youngster
just one year old, is the first of the
babies to respond to the call to exhibit
his charms and compete with the other
little folk of his day ans generation for
general excellence at the Luna Park
baby show July 10.
Morton lives with his parents. Mr..
ard airs. Joseph A. Wilmer, at los
Massachusetts avenue northwest and
has been a leader in ali the things he
has undertaken. While twelve months
only have passed since he made his first
appearance. his parents declare he Is
sure TO win, because he has always
had everything he wanted. AS No. / on
the entry list. he occupies a special posi-
ton In the records. but he viii not be
given any more consideration than the
others who are entered In the contest.
That is the great thing about the
baby show Every one Of the little
ones entered have a chance for one OF
the big prizes. No baby will be per
mitsed TO take two prizes. The judges
who VIII be appointed VIII not be fur
nfshed the entrant list until after they
have looked over tbs crowd. Each child
viii be given number as Il Is regis
tered. When the band begins TO play
on the day Of the awards the babies all
will be expected to appear with their
mothers or other attendants in the big
pavilion, each with his number prom
inently displayed. The numbers win be
the only means the judges have Of
identifying them.
When the decision has been made TIE
numbers of the winners will be given
to the manager, and he viii announce
the names.
The Luna Park postofflce viii have
10 be enlarged If the entries to the
show come in any faster than they have
been coming for the past few days The
managers have been kept busy looking
Up the entries to see that they are gen
uine, and have a long list that is al
most ready for publication. They have
permitted the printing OF the names of
the 1rst six, who are as follows:
No. Morton Wilmer.
No. 2-Katerine Z. Saylor, eleven
months old, iii Twenty-ninth street
No. S-John Baumback. Irwin street
Brookiand, D. c.
No. +Berny Wilmer, four years old.
Jos Massachusetts avenue
No. 5-Louise Holmes. four years old,
20 First street northwest.
No. 6-DOrOthy Eileen UsiltOn, rs Ana
costa road, Bennng, d. c
AL entries should be plainly addressed
70 Charles J. Goodfellow. manager of
the baby show. Luna Park, Va.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-07-02
freshmen PLANNING
TRIP TO EMERALD ISLE
Home-Going Association Will Be
Incorporated in the
District.

The Irish Home-Going Association will
be Incorporated in the District Of Co
lumbia for the purpose OF inspiring in
the Irishmen of America the desire to
visit the Emerald Isle during the sum-
mer Of 1910
Francis J. Kilkenny and DR.. P. J. Len
nox have been elected delegates TO visit
Ireland this year and look over the
field and arrange for the event
At a meeting of Irishmen last night
at Carroll Institute, officers were elect
ed as follows: Francis J. Kilkenny,
president: DR.. p. J. Lennox. P J.
Moran, John T. Coughlin. P. J. Haiti
gan, and Representative T. 7. Ansber-
~. vice presidents; William F. Dow
ney, treasurer; Joseph D. Sullivan, sec
rotary general. All United States Sen
ators and Representatives, and other
prominent men Of Irish descent will be
elected honorary vice presidents
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-07-02
WOULD MARK BOULDER
TO HONOR COL. BELT
Society of Colonial Wars Wants a
Monument TO Revolutionary
War Hero.

Thomas Hyde, Caleb C. Magruder, jr.,
ana DR.. Marcus Benjamin, representing
the Society of Colonial Wars. called
upon Commissioner mcfarland today
with the information that the sociefv
desires TO place in memory Of Col. Jo-
seph Belt, prominent during the colon
isl period. and at that time owner OF
Chevy Chase, q natural boulder of
granite, with suitable inscription on the
triangular space in Connecticut avenue,
Immediately south OF Chevy Chase cir
Gle.
This Is in line with one of the objects
Of the society, which is 10 mark historic
places. Commissioner Macfarland gave
MS approval 20 the plan and informed
the representatives Of the society that
he would present the matter to the
Commissioners.
The society has placed a boulder
concentrating Braddockfs march 10
ne West in the grounds OF the ca
thedral site, in Wisconsin avenue.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-07-02
Spend the 9TH AZ

Spend the 4th at Luray.
103 for the round trip. Special train
via Baltimore and Ohio. from Union
Station, Sis q M, returning same day
-Advt fvI-3t
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-07-02
FRAME IN THE REAR
OF GROCERY BURNED

A two-story frame shed IN the rear of
the grocery store Of u. W. Drury, l2G
Third street southwest, was DESTROYED
BY IRE early this morning. The fire
strOyed part Of the stock. The damage
Is estimated at 500
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-07-02

Terrible Turk (two-stepl.
Poker nag new.
Floating Along.
Hearts Of Gold March.
Black and White Rag.
Icycles Rag.
American Heiress Waltz.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-07-02
JOHN B. SLEMAN, JR,
is LIBRARY TRUSTEE

The Commissioners have appointed
John 3. Sleman. jr., as a trustee of the
washington Public Library to succeed
James T. Du Bots.
Dir. Du Bots has left Washington TO
become consul general at Singapore.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-07-02

Baltimore and Return, SI.25, Baltimore
and Ohio r. r Every Saturday and
Sunday. All trains both ways, both
days, except Royal Limited. City Of
fees, 1417 G st. and 619 Penna. Ave
Advt.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-07-02
TEMPORARY CLERKS
FOR THE ASSESSOR

The Commissioners have appointed the
following temporary clerks in the Of
fee Of the assessor: James p. Machen,
Jr., Glenn Ringwalt Morse, and ". J.
North.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-11-30
MACHINE EXPOSES BAD BOYS
Kansas Instructor Finds Way to
Prove Drinking or Smoking.
Victim to Expose Self.

Topeka, Kas., Nov. 3O.-In work
ing out a plan to determine whether
or not athletes were violating the
rules of the schools as to drinking
and smoking cigarettes, DR.. James
Naismith of the University of Kan
Isas has invented machine that
probably will prove of great interest
and value to the wife whose husband
stays out at night. Also it will come
lin handy to the mother whose son
has been doing things he ought not
to do. The machine is absolute in its
detection of the use of alcohol, to-
bacco or other stimulants.
The device consists of a rod a
quarter of an inch in diameter and
Ianother rod twice as large. Both are
connected by electricity In the end
iof the larger rod is hole into which
the smaller rod fits easily. To make
the tests the person is required to
hold the two rods so that the smaller
one fits into the other.
Any nervousness caused by the
led on a sheet of paper by an electric
needle. When the two rods are
brought together the current is
formed and the markings made by
the needle show whether or not al
cohol, tobacco or any other stimuli
ant or narcotic has been used by the
Iperson tested.
AT the university all those enroll
ing in gymnasium work are required
to take examinations and follow GER
tain rules. The use of liquor is abso-
lutely prohibited and in some gym
nasium work tobacco is also prohib-
Iited. In many cases the youthful
spirits of young athletes get away
with them and some of them may
use little liquor occasionally. 1t.
might be impossible to detect this
by ordinary means, but DR.. Naismith
says that his instrument is infalli-
BILE
Nervousness from the use of slim
ulants of any kind or undue excite
ment causes the needles to make
large irregular marks while the
marks made by a person not using
stimulants are small and regular.
Cigarette smokers and those who
take nip occasionally will be
found out and it is intended to give
these special course in physical
training that their shortcomings may
be corrected. DR.. Naismith is the
head of the physical training depart
ment of the university.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-11-30
THE BIG STORE

killing on Thanksgiving day of their
son, ID. J. Jones. The doctor said
that his son had started to the tim
Der TO kill a squirrel and it is sup
posed that the trigger of his gun
caught in wire as he was going
through the fence. He was found on
one side of the fence and his gun on
the other. He was about $50 yards
from his home when found. The
funeral took place at Bluff Springs
on Friday The deceased was the
oldest son of Doctor Jones, was IS
years of age and leaves wife and
children and a host of friends to
grieve over his sudden death.-Cle-
burne Enterprise.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-11-30
VAN O'NEAL PROMOTED.
Assistant Passenger and Ticket
Agent at Houston.

Van O'Neal, who has been ticket
agent for the Katy at WaXahachie
for the past two months, has been
promoted to the position of assistant
passenger and ticket agent for this
road in Houston. He came in Satur-
day for visit to his family here,
and they will leave tomorrow for
Houston to enter upon the duties of
his new position. The fact that Van
has beer with this company only
about two months, something less
than that Time, in fact, and has been
promoted tn this position at Houston
speaks well indeed for his capability,
and indicates still greater advance
ment for him Mckinney Gazette
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-11-30

Gle when the night is SO dark th
ordinary people have to walk "
caution, but in the day he gr
about able only vaguely to di
guish any object and with nol
elimination as to colors.
Because of his peculiar infirmity
the young man is noted as a possum
hunter, He can distinguish the ami
mails in the trees in the dark as
readily as dog can follow the
scent.
All his life Wilson has suffered
from this defect. He says it grows
out of too much light entering the
eye. 1t is called the albino eye, he
says
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-11-30
LOSS Is ABOUT $50, 900.
II. J. Rein and Berwaid Brothers
Companies Sufferers.

] Dallas, Texas, Nov. 30.-FTire
which started in the establishment
of the Fl. J. Rein Millinery company,
at $40 Elm street, last night and
which spread to the adjoining build
ling at 31S Elm street. occupied by
! the Berwald Bros Dry Goods COM
ipany damaged these two stocks and
buildings in the neigh borhood of
$4,000.
The Rein stock, through fire,
smoke and water, is probably total
loss. 1t is valued at from $4,000 10
$4,000 The insurance is $1,000.
The Berwald stock on the second
floor was burned and that on the
first was considerably damaged. Mr.
Berwald said last night that his
stock is valued at 100000 and he
estimated the damage TO be about
Itwo-thirds. His insurance is $4,000.
Both buildings are owned by f.
NJ. Kahn. They are Quilted on the
second floor and part of one OF the
dividing walls is burned through.
The first floors are practically un-
hurt. The damage will probably not
exceed $4,000. 1t is covered by in
surance.
The fire started on the second
floor of the Rein establishment near
the rear of the building. The flames
had good Roadway before the fire
having been turned in from Com
merce and Poydras, two blocks
away.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-11-30
THE ROLLER TOWEL DOOMED

All our favorite gods and sacred
traditions fall one by one before the
onslaught of reform. SO closely have
the clippers of the political zealots
shorn us of those personal privileges
enjoyed by our sires that the modern
man stumbles in his melancholy
pathway to the grave, beset on all
sides by prescriptions, regulations
and rules of conduct, and feels HIM
self lucky If he dies out of Jail. In
Kansas, beautiful, proud, prosper
Gus and far-famed Kansas, the re
formers have found jhti.. paradise.
Topeka is the latJ,r-day Delphi and
the oracle of reform speaks in many
tongues. The latest reformatory ut
terance is a condemnation of the
roller towel. 1t has been officially
declared that the roller towel is
even more dangerous than short
sheets, drinking cups and cracked
dishes. Per square foot the roller
towel contains greater number and
variety of germs than are TO be
found anywhere else in the Sunflow
er state, and for the protection Of
society the time-honored rotating
rag must go. Perhaps this is all for
the best, yet it is permissible to
pause and sigh at the passing of the
old roller towel. 1t has served long
and well and millions of our most
respected citizens have left their
sooty imprints upon its inviting
folds. Its rattle has been soothing
music TO sputtering patrons of pub
lie Mushrooms, and in spite of the
progressive cycle of its layer upon
layer of discolora tons it possessed a
simple dignity that could not be de-
fled. Even when, limp and discredit-
ed, it festooned in unlovliness from
its scaffold, the roller towel was not
without virtue. Always some one
came TO toy gingerly with its edges
in the hope of finding one small area
less dirty than the rest. Bowling to
the decree which banisheS the roller
towel from sight, We yet remember
with something like affection the
long years of intimate association
with il in which it never failed. 1t
has represented human democracy
and comradeship. 1t was the bond
that united the high and the low and
it touched all mankind with well
come if humid salute The arrogant
foreswore the roller towel in the
days of their affluence, but it re-
NAMED faithful and its very form
typified unchanging purpose. Lee
gions of men and women have vainly
sought the end of the roller towel.
1t has remained for the Kansas State
Board of Health to lay a vandal
hand upon this ancient institution
and tear it from it's honored place
behind the door.-Kansas City Jour
nal.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-11-30

is learning, that the all-cotton pro-
gram is but another fallacy. The
doctrine of crop Investigation is
preached throughout the south and
the success of its practice is attested
in MANY ways. The south's corn
crop, for example, is this year the
largest in its history, and the yield
per acre has shown significant in
crease.
II is now only a question of a
short time, as Secretary Wilson
says. until the errors of the past are
overcome and the agricultural south
comes into its own Right now,
declared Mr., Wilson at Raleigh,
more progress is being made in the
south in improving farming condi-
lions than in any other section of
the country" The boil weevil is
forcing diversification and the agri-
cultural department and splendid
agricultural schools and experiment
stations are teaching improved farm
ing methods With systematic and
intelligent publicity, the tide of emf
grafton from the agricultural north
and west will soon begin to flow in
this direction. Once they are recog-
nized, the opportunities offered by
this section will be seized by settlers
of the class most desired, with ad-
vantage both to the south and the
settler.-New Orleans Times-Demo-
crat.