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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-08
Peary Succeeds.

Robert Edwin Peary, VINO mas dis
covered the North pole, was born II
Pennsylvania, but in every other detail
he is r. Maine product. He has fought
the ice barrier of the North longer and
more persistently than any other hui
man being and he deserved to win. His
noble wife is entitled to share his
honors with him. Whether DR.. Cook
reached the pole or not is doubted by
men who know DR.. Cook and men who
know the North He must prove his
claim to first honors beyond reason
able debut before he will be accepted
by thousands of students. On the other
hand Peary's word has been accepted
at it's face value, without thought of
question. 1t is a little early to form
an opinion as to which is entitled to the
| first honors at this time, though the
weight of the evidence to date favors
Cook.
Peary's achievements bring added
honors to Bowdoin college, honors of
such a character that the other COL
leges Of Maine rejoice with her. Peary's
achievements bring honor to the
American navy in which he is a COM
mander. They reflect great credit
upon those men who have, at any time
had to do with his present and former
expeditions, all of whom played an i'm
portant part in the final dash which re-
suited in victory. Peary's was not a
one man campaign for notoriety. 1t was
and is associated with the name of the
commander, but each and every man in
it may take honor to himself whether
he sailed with the intrepid Peary built
the Roosevelt or gave the much needed
funds. There is honor enough for all
The spectacular feature of Peary's
work is the discovery of the pole, but
the valuable portions of his ac-
complshments are scattered through
out all his work in the North. 1t was
he who reconnoitred the inland ice cap
of Greenland situated east of Disco
bay. 1t was he who travelled by sledge
from Mccormick bay to independence
bay, a round trip of 1900 miles. 1t was
he who discovered the meteorites of the
EsouimauX near Melville bay. 1t is he
who has brought back to civilization
something more valuable than the as
sertCn that he has been "farthest
north" Maps have been remade
through his researches and our knowl-
edge Of the frozen Businesses of the
North is infinite compared to what it
was before Peary began his work
The world will honor Peary as Maine
honors him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-08

running a neck and neck race for SUI
premacy. The power stations would
no sooner gain lap than more trave
and higher powered cars would rot
the power stations of their lead and
force them to greater efforts. Except
in the largest cities travel in the WIN
ter months has often been series OF
disneartening delays and simetimes
blockades Of a day or more. During
the last few years, however, with bet
ter organization and better equipment,
these delays have become more and
more infreuuent until the schedule OF
the electric lines is often as firmly ad-
hered to throughout the winter as is
the schedule of the steam road.
Maine has a water power of some
size for nearly every square mile OF
territory therein. Properly harnessed
these powers will contribute to the
prosperity of the farmer, through the
agency of the street railways. The
small transportation unit, frequently
available, is the demand that the cleo
trio railroads are supplying. Just how
big that demand is cannot be ascertain-
plotted, but it is certain that it is an
important part of our business eNis-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-08
When word first came that Cook ha'

When word first came that Cook had
discovered the pole, sneering reference
was made to the brass band meth
ods' of other explorers. Cook, in Co
penhagen, received the news of Peary's
success under peculiar circumstances,
according to the press dispatches.
The reports state that:
Around his neck was hung garland
of pink roses, according to the Scandi-
navan method of honOring heroes,
which the explorer wore blushlngly
and with visible embarrassment. Sew
eral speeches, acclaiming him, had
been given and repeated toasts to him
drunk with clamorous cheers"
That's going some for man who
does not like brass band methods"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-08

some famous men this summer. Among
of New York; Chief Justice Melville
w. Fuller of the United States Su-
preme court; John S. Kennedy of New
York; Gen. Thomas Hamlin Hubbard,
New York; j. Pierpont Morgan, New
York; Charles w. Eliot, president
emeritus Of Harvard: Hon. James
Bryce, ambassador to the United
States from Great Britain; DR.. S. Weir
Mitchell, the famous novelist and sur
geon; John d. Rockefeller, Jr; Mayor
George B. Mcclellan of New York;
Pres. Nicholas Murray Butler of
Colombia University: DR.. Robert
Able, a noted surgeon; Rear Admiral
Fighting Bob" Evans, Thomas w.
Lawson, Bishop Doan, Bishop Greer
Bishop Lawrence, Judge Ingraham and
Judge Lawrence of the New York
courts; Arthur C. Train, w. Butler
Duncan, for sixty years a member Of
the New York yacht club: William
Rhinelander Stewart; exMayor Ma
than Matthews of Boston; Timothee
and Josef Adamowski; former Senator
John B. Henderson; Dave Hennen
Morris, Cornelius N. Bliss, Winston
Churchill, Frank Damrosch, James
Ford Rhodes and many others.
The late w. H. Brownson of Port
land was a newspaper man of marked
ability, an ornithologist of recognized
authority and one of Names best
educators
The Maine Children's committee,
congress of representatives of the chill
dren's aid societies and institutions
within the State, is in position to do
a great deal of good.
Newport correspondent Bangor News:
One Of our young married men, against
half, of course, conceived the idea that
a ride on his bicycle behind Carl Wey-
mouths new motor cycle, would not
only be exhilarating but a decided
pleasure. He accordingly started out
one fine day at the tail end of a long
rope, said motor cycle and Carl being
at the other end. AS we are not a
moving picture machine we will not at
tempt to portray the incidents of his
flight around the square of our quiet
village, but it is said that Ansel
Grays woodpile and various shade
trees give mute but eloquent testi-
mony that he passed their way. The
finale at Obed corner was a surprising
stunt for an amateur acrobat, but the
man on the motor cycle kept on sail
ing up Main street, bissfully uncon-
scoius that he had dropped something.
In closing we wish to state that the
man behind escaped with a bruised
jaw and a broken arm and is now able
to be out on pleasant days without q
guardian.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-08
Names Electric Railways.

Maine has accepted the electric
street and interurban railroad as the
best solution OF it's transportation
problem so far as short hauls are con-
ccrned. The growth in volume of trav-
ell over these lines, the number of new
lines projected and the plans outlined
for the enlargement of the functions of
the roads so that they shall haul more
freight, confirms the opinion that cleo
trio railroading in Maine is as yet In
the kindergarten period of it's exist
ence.
Maine is well served by a system of
steam railroads. Few states in the
Union are better served--but steam
roads have been limited to long hauIs
and large units of business by their
organization. The small package busI-
ness has been relegated to what we
term express companies, a distinct or
ganizaton. These express companies
have performed the business of serv-
ing the public in the most intimate
possible way aside from hauling the
passenger himself. His money, his
vauables and his purchases in the
nearest big city have been cared for
and transported by an express COM
pany.
Dron
has grown up with relation to tho
transportation of personal property by
been farmed out to express companies
The street railroad on which the con-
ductors could call half the patrons of
tie line by name and wish them a
CHEEKY Good Morning." did not carry
express matter. 1t was as necessary to
accommodate them in that particular as
in transporting the people. The express
company stepped into the breach. The
next step was the pcrfecting of ar
engagements to carry heavier freight.
Some lines have carried this feature
so far that they can undertake the
transportation and delivery of freight
in better condition and far more quick
ly than can parallel steam road.
The company whose lines serve Au-
gusta. is now preparing to carry the
matter to point still nearer the peo-
pie. Under the new arrangement, the
plans of which have been sketched In
the daily papers, the electric road viii
undertake, not only to transport wha,
the farmer has to sell, but it will I'M
dertake to find a market therefor anC
will deliver, at the siding nearest
the farmers place Of business, the
supplies needed in raising prof
table crops. The farmer will ther
be as dependent upon the electric
line as he is upon his hors'
and the electric line will be so much
part of the farmers life that it will
derive untold revenue from the service
Within the memory of men now liv
ing railroad travel was attended witt
many of the same delays that now dis
tinguish street car travel. Schedule
were used to fill advertising space blu
no driver ever used one oftener tina
was absolutely necessary. Electri
railway delays continued through Sc
ries Of years because the rolling stoc
and motive power departments wer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-08

In order to look wise and get away
with the bluff that you know some
thing about the pole finding business
you must plug up on pendulums
squeegees, thingumbobs and other APP
paratus commonly used in mailing the
flag to the North pole.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-08

The Houston Post issues hurry call
s for 1000 men to join Houston's business
I league. 1t is good idea. BY the
way-are you a member of the Board
of Trade, or are you deriving prof,
from the work of that organization
Mitnout supporting it financially Oh
) morally?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-08
At the M atinee.

Il believe we had these same seats
when we were at the theater last win
ter
Il think we had the two just in
front"
mo; we had these seats. Here is
my chewing gum. '-Kansas City Jour-
nal
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-08
LIGHT AND AIRY.
The Perpetual Optimist.

Baseball's an uncertain game;
Some clubs seem to cinch tn fame.
While they whoop it up and win
'Tother clubs must lose and win
But tn tide will turn an then
Just you wait till Nineteen-ten!
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-08
Comma Events Cast, Etc.

(Atlanta COnStitutiOn.)
Here is when the small boy begins
to look daggers unutterable when he
passes the sinister school-house.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-08
The Blessing Of Work.
cleveland Plain-Dealer.

Almost any hearty young American,
with sound pair of legs, capacious
lungs and vigorous brain is to be
envied above the iCroesus who is
obliged to lay down the burden of
work at sixty and be a mere locker on
while his few remaining years spin out.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-08
VOICES OF THE PRESS.
A Good Motto.
Cincinnati Inquirer. }

(CnClnnatl InUuIrer.)
Il care not who delivers the species
as long as l deliver the goods. Elk
tract from a letter of Senator Nelson
Aldrich scorning an offer to appear at
ChautauquaS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-08

In 1903 and 1903 lot of famous men
were born. In 1909 we celebrate their
centennials and make few scratches
in the sands of time on our own hook
Discovering that the pole has been dis
covered twice is going some.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-08

The tsetse fly has been found on
some of the Roosevelt specimens and
an epidemic of the sleeping sickness is
feared. Roosevelt will wake the vic
tins when he gets back.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-08

THE stock market has been taking
the rest cure says the Clews letter,
Sos Hartman Singular coincidence
that the hiatus in strenuosity should
happen to both parties the same week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-08
Holds Its Own,

Big demand, 1 s'pose, for ragtime
music?"
There is"
Ever sell any classical music these
days?'
"Oh, yes; everybody wants little
to stand on the piano" kansas City
Journal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-08

That ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS controversy
is out of date. Who discovered the
pole. Peary or Cook? The high brows
will still be settling the point when
the pole is summer resort.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-08

Marie Dussler is again bankrupt
and states in her schedules that she
has nothing left but her clothes. Hops
that sheriff isn't too grasping. The
Salome stunt is overdone, already.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-08

Lectures on Arctic exploration are
bound to come, but it is shameful to
add them to the demands of the coal
man. Why not postpone the matter
until July and August. 1910?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-08
New BEDFORD Standard)

Salem has built a new High school
building and has $4,000 of the appro-
pration left over. What can be the
matter with Salem?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-08

Keep your eye on the census for
Maine Is is going to dsprove some
stock assertions regarding the Pine
Tree State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-08
Small Riot,

est. Louis Globe Democracy
The excitement to be caused by the
arrival of former President Roosevelt
with a cargo of wild animals can only
be compared to that produced by a
man driving into an inland town with
a wagon load of fresh fish.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-08
Accounted For All Of Them.

An old negro who was hanging
around recruiting Office. was asked
if he was trying to enlist?
mo, suh,' he replied, but 1 put
five sons in-all that I had left"
Lost some, have your"
Eyes, suh-two. One wuz burnt, an
de yuther died a natural DEATH
"a natural death?" a..
ayes, suh-dey lynched him."-At-
lanta Constitution.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-08

Ten hours has been clipped from the
time necessary to make the run from
Kansas City to Los Angeles. The old
%. world is growing smaller every day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-08

Tommy Burns has decided to remain
in Australia. 1t is wise decision. He
would attract less attention than Tom
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-08
Wants Clean Get Away.
(Phila da1phia Inullirer \

IPnI1aueIpHIa InQu1reT.1
If, as is predicted, the world is to
come to an end in 1914 it is not likely
Taft will run for a second term. He
would scarcely like to go out under
such a cloud
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-08

The reproduction of Fulton's Cler-
mont refused to go slower than six
miles an hour, though the original
managed to attain four under favor
able conditions. The speed mania has
gotten into our system.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-08

Cook and Peary are authority for
the statement that the thermometer
indicates reasonably cool weather at
the pole We suspected it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-08

The brewers of Indiana give out
word that they are going to make the
saloon keepers be good!
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-08
ESTABLISHED 1875

No notice whatever will be taken OF
unsigned communications.
The Journal cannot be held rsspons'.
BILE for the preservation or return OF
"a rejected communications.
Address all communications relating
to subscriptions and advertisements
y to BURLEIGH & FLYNT, Publish
. ers, Augusta, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-08

To the man who chopped wood, put
down carpets, raked the yard and
~
banked up the house, Labor Day was
fairly strenuous day Of rest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-08
Negatively SPEAKING,

EYES," said Clarence, II proposed to
her on shipboard while the steamer
was going 20 knots an hour"
What was her answer?
We'll, it was brief, but it was-er--
at the rate of about so 'nots' min
ute."-Chicago Tribune.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-08
His Experience Useful.

The prodigal son, repentants. or, al
any rate, weary, of the diet Of huslts
forced upon his kind by a vigilant
police system, had experienced
change Of heart and joined the church
The good sisters were discussing his
desirability.
But" expostulated Mrs. Straight
lace, with a fine and virtuous display
of righteousness, che was common
gambler-what they call a bunko
steerer"
isn't it lovely!" exclaimed Mrs
Uptodate. What a help he will be
in getting up our church fairs
Philadelphia Record.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-08

One baby, one ballot, two babies, two
ballots, and so on ad infinitum. Isn't
that scheme that out-Roosevelt' S
Roosevelt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-08

Loeb has put the lid on foreign band
competition by issuing orders that mu-
sicians must pay duty on their instru-
ments or give bonds
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-08
up To Date.
(Chicag0 NeWS.l

Farman was annoyed by the wind
mills while he was making his long,
distance flight. That is strictly
modern version of the Don QuiXote in
cident.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-08

Morgan must be getting nervous.
He's riding in an automobile covered
with armor plate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-08
Absurd Cleanliness.
Detroit JOurnal.)

Detroit JOurnal)
Michigan boasts a model dairy,
where the cows teeth are brushed
thrice daily" They must be milk
teeth.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-08

Boston still has a chance to win the
flag, and there isn't gutter In the
ranks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-08
Givinu Her Away.

"Who gave the bride away?"
Her little brother He stood up
right in the middle of the ceremony
and yelled, "Hurrah Fanny! you've got
him at last!"-Western Christian Ad-
Vocate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-08

Rockefeller is milking a $4,000 COW
1t must seem tame alter mixing Dill
lion dollar public so many years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-08
Generous Then.

ATLANTA Constitution.)
A woman can always think the
baby's like it's father, especially when
it begins to talk foolish
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-08

The amusement loving public will
9gt miss Clyde Fitch. He was one of the
IT. few play writer's who caught the swift
20 pace of the times.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-08

% Ideal weather for the fairs has been
THE rulc thus far.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-08
Amateur VS.. Expert.

"Some wimmen spend about half
their time tryin' to make themselves
look somewhere near as good as a
photographer can."-Los Angeles Elk
press.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-08

The only known cure for an itching
palm is fatal to the pocketboOk.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-08
RUBBING 1t In.

"Why do you always go out on the
balcony when l begin to sing, John?
Can't you bear to listen to me?"
1T isn't that, but l don't want the
neighbors to think I'm wife-beater.
Kansas City Journal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-08

The bell has tolled for that straw
hat
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-08
Not Capable of judging.

The Whiskered One with freakish
face)-"Am 1 all right for the Zoo?"
The Boy-"Can't say. gov'nor.
amt a naturalist Tit Bits.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-08
Matrimonial INDIGESTION.

Giles-Pecken had a bad case of
matrimonial dyspepsia.
Miles-How's that?
Giles-His wife doesn't agree with
him.-Chicago News.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-08

China has agreed with Japan on
Japan's plan for reforming the govern
ment of Manchuria. Poor old China!
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-08

Maine fair managers have only kind
words for the weather man.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-08

IF the death rate at Lowell is suf-
ficientIy small, auto races will be con-
tinued.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-08

And it is well to remember that
Peary made the voyage in the Roose-
welt, a Maine built vessel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-08

=, The gridiron warrior is getting his
bumps.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-08

Canadians say that Earl Grey may
be arrested for killing deer out OF sea-
son
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-08

The year 1909 has a good start
toward becoming famous year in his
tory.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-08

Mrs. Theodosia Collins of Chelsea is
80 years of age and enjoys remarkably
good health.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-08

. Peary is a Maine product.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-08

Work is progressing rapidly on the
Pressure Isle to Mapleton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-08

Mrs. Grace Harrington Homestead,
formerly of Portland, has taken high
honors in singing at the big exposition.
She won the contest with aye Israel"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-08

Maine fairs continue to draw big
crowds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-08

Wednesday, September 8, 1909.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-08
Maine Gossip
Her Choice.

Her Choice.
He often used to sigh for her,
And express wish to die for her;
But he near dropped dead
When he heard she had wed
A man who was able to buy for her.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-08

Entered at the Augusta Post Once IS
vecond-class mail matter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-08

DR.. Eben Maxwell of Portland, 81
years of age, returns from Boston
somewhat upest by the loss of his
pocketbook, stolen from him by pick
pockets as he was boarding car.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-08

Schools begun,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-08

Maine rejoices that Peary discovere,
the pole and extends heartiest congrat
ulations to him, to his noble wife an'
to his alma mater, BOWdOin college.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-08

Otis Wright of North Bath, who il
81 years of age, remembers the arriva
of the first railroad train in that city
1t was hauled by an old wood burner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-08

and Beverly in the world news.