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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-07
IN JURY'S HANDS.
Long Trial of Boston CoIIusive Bidding
Cases at Boston Nearing End.

Boston, Dec. g. The II jurymen who
have listened to dry testimony for
nearly II weeks at the trial of numer
'us steel companies and officials for al
eyed coilusive bidding for city work
tie this afternoon saw the beginning
# the end of their labors when Judg
Iarris began his closing charge, which
vas continued over until tomorrow
morning. The jury will probably b.
given the case for its consideration
arly tomorrow, it being estimated tn
men have listened to nearly 2,OO0,OOt
words of testimony and argument.
The cases originated in q report
the finance commission more than tive
years ago in which it was stated thai
the city had been defrauded of many
thousand dollars in the acceptance of
lids for steel work from parties who
were alleged TO be in collision. The
report obtained national prominence
when it was quoted by President
Roosevelt in special message to
Congress.
The grand jury indicted "a firms and
individuals, but during the trial which
began IL weeks ago 10 of the defend-
ants were found not guilty by order
CT the court
Arguments occupied three days last
week and Former District Attorney
Hill, VINO was retained in tho caSe in
order to finish, closed for the govern.
mert at the opening of the Afternoon,
session.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-07
Colby Notes.

Prizes amounting to 500 have beef
gwen to the college by Will Hartwell
Lytord for the purpose OF establishing
an lnterschulastic speaking contest MI.
yiord graduated from Colby in the
Class of 1879, and is now practicing
law in Chicago. The object of this
contest IS TO encourage public speak.
ing 1T secondary schools and is open to
young men attending preparatory in
stltutlons ia Maine. The AWARDS will
be made for general excellence in dec
lamatIon. The following rules shall
goVern'the awarding of prizes:
l. students offering themselves for
competition Tor he prizes must file
application, furnished by the registrar
Of Colby College, at least one month
heinr@ the date set for the contest.
,. The selections rendered shall not
be over six minutes in length.
). Contestants are required to speak
excerpts from o,ations or addresses
Del Vered ty some well known public
fDfaFer IN comparatively recent years.
The Judges appointed by President
""'e'fs of Colby College shall pass
anon tae work Of the speakers. r
. The judges shall award the prizes
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-07
At the Coliseum.

The Touheys, Pat and May opene
at this theater yesterday Afternoon az
evening and pleased the large aud
ences in a manner which was satis5
ing to the management. John W. Coz
er Co, the colOred ventriloquist is
banner card for any theater. 1t Is
scream and an act that makes ever
body happy. We feel that somethlS
should be said of the pictures as III
should not be passed by unnoticed Il
films are of the best grade and I'll
4 great pleasure to watch them. q
Biograph films are owned by the 1
ISOLATION people and no others can
cure them. The pictures are advenf
ing the Coliseum and these alons
kept up. and they certainly will
should draw the people. Ten centf
these Shsws "Silver Threads tons0
and pictures and vaudeville tomorf
afternoon and evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-07

People who have any idea of goin
to other cities to shop for dry good
garments. etc, should be fair enough I
at least look Though the home stoc
and note the prices before going. |
you find better stock or lower prize
than F. S. Smith & Co. can show 70
then you might feel justified in you
course. but you cannot feel justified
depriving Gardiner merchants Of d
benefits of your Christmas purchas|
except you first familiarize yoursl
with the stocks and prices at hon,
Let's be fair, shop" away from HON
if we enjoy it, but leave our monI
with home merchants.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-07
Bed COmfOrtableS
l bale dark assortment, S9c, value,
SOC ca
FALLS TO DEATH.
ReckIessness Of French Aviator Final
ly Results in Death.

Nice, France, Dec. 6.-AntoniO Fern
andeZ, an aviator met death today
while flying for the first time in ar
aeropiane Of his own invention at the
new aerodrome near the mouth of the
Var. Although he took his machine to
Rheimes during aviation week. difficult
les in starting there and elsewhere
prevented an actual flight until today.
The accident appears to have been
mainly due to the inexperience and
ecklessness OF the aviator. who, i'm
patient at the delay and not needing
the CONSULTATIONS Of his mechanician,
patched UP a defective part of tho
Machine by binding it with common
wine
The aeroplane sailed off gracefully.
amid the cheers of the spectators, and
ne inventors hopes seemed to be full
illed, but after going 200 metres and
gradually rising, the aviator attempted
to make too sharp turn. and the ma
chine tipped over in the twinkling of
IN eye.
Fernandez was hurled headlong to
the ground. striking with terrific force
and the wreck OF his aeroblane fell on
top of him. The mass of debris was
lifted and the aviator was found
crushed beneath the motor, his head
having been driven into the soft earth
nv the Impact. The victim was a
strikingly handsome man, well known
in Nice. where he was a fashionable
ladies' tailor. He took up aviation
quite recently, devoting all of his time
to it. He was convinced that his ma-
chine, which resembled both the
Wright and Curtiss machines was ao-
solutely superior to any other.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-07

states and it was at this time that he
decided to go there to live. He was
greatly impressed with the country.
His resignation was accepted with
regret and a committee consisting OF
Chairman J. +. Hill, +. B. Lowe and
George Daviau was appointed to draw
up resolutions regarding his resigna-
ton. Another committee consisting of
Chairman j. f. Hill, d. p. Foster and
Harry Bclliveau were appointed to in
vestisate applications for the position
and report later
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-07
WEST GARDINER.

Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Harper pa
Sunday at James kirkpatrick's in
gusta.
The entertainment given by Co
and Floretta at Grange hall last Y
was well attended.
Mrs. James T. Collins and daugi
Frances. were visitors at Mrs. Col
aunt. Mrs. S. A. Smith last week
When Lambert Perkins was get
eggs in his hen house Friday even
his hand was bitten by a skunk vi
had secreted himself in one Of
nests.
Fred Towle, Mrs. Hattie Par
and Miss Alice Parsons visited AUG
ia Saturday.
Albert w. Fuller is so much Imp
ed from his recent hard sickness
he is able to be out and attend tol
farm work.
A new platform is being built
front of Grange hall f. S. Coz
and Harry Ham are doing the Fs
The Birthday Club of the Whias
district met at the home of Mrs. vi
Curtis Saturday.
Allen Wakefield has purchased "
Eliza Towles farm 1t Frenchs "
ner, the transfer being made Saturn
HIGHLAND AVENUE-Miss Olive
Littlefield has gone to visit friends on
Hallowell road.
Mrs. James w. Small and daughter
neva NJ, visited Mrs. Small's paIs|
Mr.. and Mrs. John w. Curtis. SundaI
I. H. Hunt of Manchester, Me-. rI
Sunday at his home here.
Mrs. Lenora ]. Richards was 81
of her mother over SUNDAY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-07
William S. Sisson.

The death of William H. Sisson oc-
Cured in the hospital here early YES
terday morning. Mr. Sisson was about
II years of age and served in Co. D.
LIST Conn. H. A. He had only been a
member since Nov. 5. being admitted
from Westerly. r. l.. where a widow
Mrs. Josie Sisson, resides
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-07

on a basis Of so points, Of which in.
depreciation shall count 25 points, ap-
pearance Is, and pronunciation 10.
G. The awards shall be made as fol-
lows: First prize, $50; second prize,
$25; third prize. SIS; fourth prize, $40.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-07

Letters for the following persons AFRO
advertised for the week ending Dec 4 ::
FRANK Banister. Charles Carleton, w.
+. Cooley, James H. Barney. Scot
Flint, Fl. c. Hamilton, Nelson Hughes.
Isaac P. Jones, Nedebiah Lincoln.
Charles d. Lyons and Mr. Tuck
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-07
WATERv|LlE.
trolley League Bowling Tonight.

trolley League Bowling Tonight.
ire howlers in the Trolley League
VIII again get busy this evening and
t"o excellent contests are looked for.
Augusta will play Watcrville on the
silver Street alleys at s o'clock and
tile Taccnnet team of Winslow will Ct,
to Gardiner. The results of these tv,,
games will make a difference in +ho
league leaders.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-07

Moving pictures and vaudeville to-
night in the Home Opera house. Tick
cts will be placed on sale in the old
canteen from 11.30 to 1 o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-07

President George c. Chase of Bat,
College was in the city Monday on hi
way home from Augusta and called O
o. B. ClasOn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-07

Mrs. Lester Foster and son Chest
have returned from Lowell, Mas
where they were guests of friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-07

The funeral of the late Albert Rey-
nolds will be held from the Home
chapel at P. M. today, Rev. H. S.
Burrage officiating. Capt. Preble will
command the escort
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-07

Notices to draw three traverse ia
rors at 10 A. NJ. next Thursday for III
January term of court were posts,
Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-07

MRS. Myra DeWolf returned Monday'
70 Fer home in Boothbay. after a viss
with relatives in Pittston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-07

w. . Ames is reported as beiB
,iiuch improved and expected to b
pack IN Beane's drug store this week
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-07
SUPT. BOWMAN RESIGNS.
Will Leave WatervilIe to Make His
Home in Far West.

The regular meeting of the Board
of Education was held Monday even
ing at the Office of the superintendent
of SCHOOLS. at which time the routine
business of the month was transacted.
The board vas greatly SURPRISED
when the resignation of Dennis E.
Bowman as superintendent was read
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-07

Chester Fowles, formerly a clorI+ :,
the hospital here, has accepted the
position. of teacher in sthe Chelsea
school ESQ called) and began his new
duties yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-07

"My child was burned terribly ~
the face, neck and chest l applied
Thomas Eclectric Oil. The pain ce1
and the child sank into a restful sle4
Mrs. Nancy M. Hanson. HAMBURG
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-07

Hives. eczema, itch or salt rhenn
you crazy. Can't bear the touch Of
clothing. Doan's Ointment cures
most obstinate cases. Why suffer.
druggists sell it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-07

Clark d. Bugbey, a member Of Co
II, AID Mass. Inf. has been admitted
to this Branch. He was a resident of
Providence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-07

Joshua Pinkham of Durham, n. H.,
who served in Co. K, Sd N. H. Inf
mas been admitted to the Home and
assigned to Co. M.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-07

Miss Marion Swift has returned from
a visit of several weeks with friend,
IN New Haven.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-07

Superintendent of Schools, Wateryille,
Who Resigned Monday.
go to Los Angeles, Cal, after Jan. l.,
1910 but has not yet decided what his
N'tcFe occupation will be, as there
are sfE"ral openings in that country
which he has under consideration.
buiing the PAST summer Nj. Bowman
took a trip through the Western
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-07

Don't use harsh physics. The reac
weakens the bowels, leads to chronic.
stipatiOn. Get Doan's Regulets. J
operate easily, tone the stomach,
consultation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-07

BE cheerful this glorious Christmas
season. and If you smoke let it be a
good cigar-one you know to be all right,
like the Oakland scent cigar Just try it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-07

Can't look well, eat we'll or feel
with impure blood feeding your
Keep the blood pure with Burdock
Bitters. Eat simply, take exercise,
clean and you will have long life.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-07

Mrs. William CHM has returned
from trip to New York and Philade
phia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-07

Mrs. j. w. Robinson has return
from a visit in New Jersey.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-07

Increases in pension have been re-
ceived for Edward Carr and Carlos B.
Seavey to $40 per month.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-07

Maurice Rankins passed Sunda,
with relatives in Richmond.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-07

aud shis was the chief business of the
meeting. Mr.. Bowman has decided to
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-07

Mrs. Ellis of Boston is the guest
her sister, Mrs. r. l.. jerks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-07

John Gordon of Pennington has ac-
cepted the position of trombone player
in the Home Orchestra.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-07

Robert G. Elkins returned to the
Home yesterday from furlough pass
ed in Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-07
NATIONAL HOME,

Ofhcer of the day. Capt B. f. Stod-
dard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-07

NATIONAL HOME,
Officer of the day. Capt. 3. F. Stod-
dard
hopert u. Elkns returned to the
home yesterday from a furlough pass
ed in Boston.
John Gordon of Pennington has ac-
cepted the position of trombone PLAYER
in the Home Orchestra
Increases in pension have been re-
ceived for Edward Carr and Carlos B.
Seavey to $40 per month.
Clark d. Bugbey, a member Of Co.
n, AID Mass. Inf. has been admitted
TO this Branch. He was a resident of
Providence.
joshua Pinkham of Durham, n. H.,
who served in Co. K, Sd N. H. Inf.
mas been admitted to the Home and
assigned to CO. M.
BE cheerful this glorious Christmas
season. and if you smoke let it be a
good cigar-one you know to be all right,
like the Oakland scent cigar. Just try it
The funeral of the late Albert Rev
nolds will be held from the Home
chapel at 2 P. M. today, Rev. H. s.
Burrage officiating. Capt. Preble will
command the escort
Moving pictures and vaudeville to-
night in the Home Opera house. Tick
cts will be placed on sale in the old
canteen from 11.30 to 1 o'clock.
Chester Fowles, formerly clorI- -,
the hospital here, has accepted the
position. of teacher in ssthe Chelsea
school ESQ called) and began his new
duties yesterday.
ssSr
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1909-06-09
Elephants By Mail
Herald.

Vegas citizens at the depot Tuesday
morning. were startled by the sight of a
pair of big tapping ears and a long rub
ber-like pr0boscis through the windows
of the mail car on number two as the
train pulled into the station.
Investigation proved that the owner
of the furniture was Lille Hip"
the baby elephant that has recently
been doing stunts in one of the Los
Angeles theatres and competing with
the news boys by selling papers between
times.
a careful inspection of the package
failed to disclose any postrge stamps
affixed or even postmark and we are
Unable to state whether Lille Hip tray
els as first, second, third or fourth class
matte"
. 1t would seem from the size of his
circulation when taking in few buck
cts of Vegas spring water, that he
would he entitled to second class rates
he same as the Age.
Little Hip was accompanied by his
manager, Prof. Andre Anderson, who
looked after the comforts of his charge
solicitiously.
The baby will be four years old the
fourth of July, stands about four feet
high and is elephant all over He is
going to Denver to show in one of the
theatres there, after which he will en-
joy the delights of the fashionable re-
sorts of Colorado Springs.
Prof. Anderson delights in all kinds
of animal life, and just now is particu.
larly proud Of a pair of side winders"
which he captured at Otis.-Las Vegas
Age.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1909-06-09
Arab Schools

IAN Arab school,. said a traveller lis
one of the most interesting places in
Cairo to visit. The children, with the
schoolmastsr, sit upon the floor or the
ground in a semicircle, and each has q
table Of wood which is painted white
and upon which the lessons are written.
When the latter is learned they are
washed out and replaced by other les
sons
During the study hours the Arab
schools remind one of the Chinese, for
the children all study aloud, and as they
chant they rock back and forth like
trees in a storm, and this movement is
continued for an hour or more at a
time. The schoolmaster rocks back
and forth also, and altogether the
school presents most novel appearance
as well as sound Worshipers in the
mosques always move about while re-
citing the Koran, as this movement is
believed TO assist the memory
+ The desks of the Arab schools are
old contrivances of palm sticks, upon
which is placed the Koran or one of
the thirty sections of it. After learn
ing the alphabet the boys take up the
study of the Koran, memorizing entire
chapters of it until the sacred book is
entirely familiar.
ga peculiar method is followed in
learning the Koran. The study begins
with the opening chapter, and from
this it skips to the last. The last but
one is then learned, then the last but
two, and SO on in inverted order,. end
ing finally with the second chapter.
During the students progress it is
customary for the schoolmaster to send
on the wooden tablet lesson painted
in black and red and green to the
father, who returns it after inspection
with IL couple of plasters pasted upon it.
The salaries of the schoolmasters are
very meager indeed. Washington
Herald.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1909-06-09
Business Locals.

Furnished rooms, coy and comforta
BILE, to rent. Inquire of Mrs. Kennedy.
For Rent-Room in the harrington
Building over the drug store. Enquire
of H S. Taber
Save those natural teeth, thereby re-
tain your facial expression. DIR. Gilli-
land ''the dentist" ~ Office over the Drug
Store. Elko
Shoes repaired by IL first-class shoe
maker and work done on the shortest
possible notice. Bring on your shoe re-
pairing everybody. A. L. MAUK. The
Shoe Man.
Our best $5 and So cabinet photos
reduced to $3.50 until June 1st. Now
is the time to bring the babie to the
big Tent Gallery, opposite the Court
House. johnson Photographer.
where did you get those beautiful
carbon pictures of yours, MayT
"Where do you think got them? At
RamsdelPs, of course" Il thought as
much, He is always getting the best
there is and his studio is filed up with
all the new things that come out 1
shall give him a call soon myself.
Goodbye May" Goodbye. Annie"
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1909-06-09
Women TO Fight Tuberculosis

One million women, representing
cities, towns, villages and isolated rural
settlements in every section of the
country, are today enlisted in q cam
paign against tuberculosis, according to
statement issued by the National
Association for the Study and Proven
ton of Tuberculosis. In legislatures, in
congress at Washington, i'm society
gatherings, in churches and clubs,
through speaking and writing-in every
possible way, the women Of the country
are pcraistcntly fighting consumption.
With an organization established in
every state of the country, under the
direction Of the General Federation of
Women's Clubs. and with associated
clubs in Alaska, the Hawaiian islands,
Porto Rico and the canal zone, the
women of the country have entered q
systematic crusade to carry the message
Of the prevention and cure Of tubercu
losis in every American home.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1909-06-09
Bids for Printing

Bids for printing the T. o. o. F.
Grand Lodge Journal for 19O9 and such
other printing as specified below, will
be received by Finance Committee of
said Grand Lodge before o'clock p. m,
on Tuesday, June Is, 1909, at session
in Reno.
SPECIFICATIONS
500 copies Grand Lodge Journal, 48-lb
A white book paper and 65-lb colored
cover paper to be used. Half tone
portrait cut to be furnished by the
printer, to be of same style and fineness
as that in Journal of 1904, and printed
on same quality of stock. Work to be
completed and delivered at Grand
Secretary's Office OH or before August
21st, 1909. Composition on Journal to
be same style DIS that of 1908, and re.
vised proofs to be furnished Grand
Secretary. Copy to be furnished printer
within ten days after adjournment of
Grand Lodge.
500 No. 10 xxx white envelopes, with
printed card in corner; two forms.
1000 No. & xxx white envelopes,
with printed card in corner; two forms.
800 letter heads-two forms-12-lb
paper.
One-half letter circulars-four forms
from 40 to 100 copies of each.
All other printing not specified to be
at proportionate rates.
For samples of work apply to Grand
Secretary.
All work to be delivered at office of
Grand Secretary, free of charge.
VIM. SUTHERLAND,
Grand Secretary, Reno, New.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1909-06-09
A Quiet Salary

Somebody in II Minnesota town wrote
II letter to the Minneapolis Journal OBJ
iecting to Il local clergyman because he
''ycllcd'' 80 much. After considering
thc matter thc journal reaches the con
clusion that if tho minister ''ycllcd' in
proportion to his SALARY he wouldn't
make as much noise as mouse in bag
"f feathers. The minister receives
$3.50 year and his parsonage. From
this imStauc" ii DOESN'T s@"m aS though
\ man on that salary ought TO make
vary much of n racket. but perhaps he
is clatCd because hc has six or eight
children and II nice dog. Waterbury
American
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1909-06-09
WEDNESDAY. JUNE 8, 1909
BUILDS UP PRIVILEGED CLASS

A veteran Washington correspondent,
summing up salient features of the
change in White House administration,
says that the Taft regime will be dis
tinguished by new era of bath tubs
and good clothes
The meaning behind this writer's
Righteousness is that class distinctions
are to be more sharply drawn. If
America lacks Il real aristocracy now
it is to have four-year privilege of
trying earnestly to build one. And, as
every tyro knows, the only foundation
for u so-called artistic acy in a republic
like this is the possession of wealth.
Trace history as far back as you like
and you will find the beginnings Of
;tristrocacy founded OH property hold
ings. 1t might be stolen land or it
might be money wrung from serfs-ro
matter. Wealth created privileged
class. And the privileged class lorded
it over the common people.
We Americans have always boosted
freedom from this sharply drawn dis
tinction between the classes and the
masses. Theoretically we are right.
Does not this glorous republic give
equality of opportunity? Do we not
guarantee freedom from aristocratic tax
gatherersY
That is theory. In practices we are
building ND "A privileged class throupb
a robber tariff. We allow artificial
monopolics to close ND normal chan
nels of production AMI thus dcstrov on
portunity. And we allow monopolists