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Smyrna times., 1909-08-25
ICEBERGS.
How Those Found In the North At
lantie Are Formed.

How Those Found In the North At
lantie Are Formed.
The distance covered by an iceberg
OF the north Atlantic from the time
it Is formed until 1t reaches the banks
is fully $500 miles. 1t may have been
atiOat for year. exposed to wide
changes Of temperature, battered by
ice foes, possibly other bergs and
ceaselessly washed by the waves. Yet
some Of those seen 1000 miles south
of their starting point are nearly 300
feet in height and truly of majestic
proportions. often 1000 or more feet
in length, while it is an established
scientific fact that so much more Of
the bulk is under water than is visible
that the largest bergs may extend into
the ocean to a depth of over half a
mile.
Their enormous size when they be-
come detached from the glaciers is
proved by the observations Of explor-
ers along the Greenland coast. A few
years ago a berg was measured as
nearly as possible around the edges.
This distance was about five miles.
1t had several peaks estimated to
range from 800 to 500 feet high. Judg-
ing from its appearance, it was a solid
mass that had separated In its entirety
from the glacial edge Of Greenland.
As arctic navigatOrs who venture
far north often see a score or more of
great bergs in a day, the tremendous
glacial activity in this region can be
appreciated. The majority of these
that drift to the Grand banks come
from Melville bay. Some Of the dis
tinct glaciers that terminate the Green
land ice cap on this coast extend along
1t distance Of fully twenty-five miles.
Their thickness or height can only be
estimated, but in places near the open
sea it Is believed to be several hun
dred feet
Recent examinations OF this coast
show that during the short summer
the formation of bergs in the bay IS
almost continuous. The glacial move
ment keeps pressing the ice forward
until a thick stratum often projects
many feet beyond that beneath. After
a time the great weight overcomes the
tensile strength of the mass and it
falls into the sea, and a berg is Gre
ated.-Day Allen Wiley in Scientific
American.
Smyrna times., 1909-08-25
CHINESE JUSTICE.
~ Hung Chang and the Men Who
Tried to Poison Him.

~ Hung Chang and the Men Who
Tried to Poison Him.
When Ii Hung Chang was Chinese
premier and was having a bitter fight
with some Of the more conservative
members Of the tsung-li-yamen he re-
ceived as a present a magnificent cake
which he had reason to suspect con-
tanned poison. He put the cake aside
and set all his powerful machinery
to work to find out who was at the
bottom Of the plot The investigation
was partly successful, the crime being
traced to three men, of whom one at
least was absolutely guilty. Ii had
the trio arrested and brought to his
yamen. When they arrived they were
ushered into his presence and were re-
ceived in his cOurtliest manner. The
cake was produced with the remark
that politeness forbade his tasting II
until the three generous donors had
mad an opportunity to enjoy its excel
lence. Ii cut the cake, and one of his
servitOrs handed it to the unwilling
guests. Each took piece and ate or
pretended TO eat 1t. One crumbled the
pieces and let them fall upon the floor.
but the other two ate calmly. without
manifeSting any emotion. Ten min
utes and the two men began to show
symptoms Of suffering. Ii smiled be-
nignantly and said to the man who
had not eaten. Your wisdom is so
great that ! am compelled to preserve
your head as a souvenir to transcend
ent genius"
The man was removed and promptly
decapitated. To the other two the pre-
mier remarked: 'The cake that you
are eating Is not the one you sent, but
one which l had my cook initiate. The
poison from which you are suffering
exists only in your Imagination. 1
know Of no way to cure your present
pain except by letting you share the
same fate as your friend who has Just
left the ROOM"
As they were led away the states
man said to his retinue, TT is a pity
that man who can eat deadly cor
rosive poison with an unmoved cOun-
tenance should so misapply the talent
wherewith heaven has endowed him"
Smyrna times., 1909-08-25
A Frogs Nest.

In Brazil a species of tree frog con-
structs in the water a curious nest, or
Notifications, to protect it's eggs and
young from the attacks Of fish. Start
ing at the bottom of pond. the moth
er frog erects a circular. tubelike wall
of mud which at the top projects above
tine surface of the water. In the water
thus inclosed the eggs are laid, and
when they have hatched out the frogs
young are secure from enemies until
they are able to take care of them
selves.
Smyrna times., 1909-08-25
Forty Saved From Burning Steamer.

Forty Saved From Burning Steamer.
The steamer Fred Swain, Captain
Verne Swain. of the Peoria & Lasalle
Packet company. with twenty-five pas
sengers and fifteen sailors on board
was burned to the water at Peoria,
ILL.,, after the flaming craft had been
piloted into four feet of water and the
occupants had escaped to the bank
of the Illinois river, up which the
steamer was bound when it caught
fire.
No lives were lost. but Joseph
Caseider, the engino1 was burned
about the face and body, and Charles
Reicheberger Of Peoria suffered a
broken arm. The loss is $35, 900. Sew
eral Of the passengers lost their be-
lOngings.
The escapes from the burning YES
sci of the passengers. most of whom
were women and children, was excit-
ing, and at one time when flames were
discovered issuing from a stateroom
ON the second deck, panic reigned.
Fears were partly calmed as the burn
ing steamer drew nearer shore, and
scores of rowboats were seen hurried
ly putting out to the rescue.
Smyrna times., 1909-08-25
Girls Mad Plunge.

Pursued by detectives, who had seer
her in the act of stealing from the
counters, Helen Webster, a young
woman, rushed to the third-story win
dow of a Philadelphia department
store and leaped out over the sill
Hundreds of shoppers saw the wonr
ems form hurting through the air
and several tainted as she struck an
awning and bounded to the street.
The girl was taken to the Jefferson
hospital, where her condition was said
to be critical. her skull having been
fractured.
At the hospital in an interval OF
consciousness. she declared She was
not Miss Webster" but MRS. Jones'
The police believe the first name
given to be correct.
Smyrna times., 1909-08-25
Lieutenant Sutton Was Not Murdered

Lieutenant Sutton Was Not Murdered.
The navy department at Washing.
ton has made public the finding in
the Sutton case. The court of inquiry
which investigated the case found that
Lieutenant Sutton was responsible for
his own death. which was self-infic
ted, either Intentionally or in an e.
fort to shoot one of the persons re-
straining him. The court further de.
clares that his death was caused by
no injury, as was alleged during the
trial.
In the opinion the report says also:
"Tbat the charge of wilful murder and
conspiracy to conceal it, made by the
complainant. Mrs. Sutton, mother Of
Lieutenant Sutton, is purely imagin-
ary and unsupported by even a shadow
Of evidence. truth or reason"
The court recommends that there be
no further proceedings. There is a
minority report of the court signed BY
Commander ]. Hood, of the navy.
president of the court. He says that
Lieutenants Utley, Adams, Osterman.
Willing and Bevan should have been
court-martialed at the time, and that
Lieutenants Adams and Osterman
should have been punished in some
mild form.
Smyrna times., 1909-08-25
Woman Murdered In Police Station.

Woman Murdered In Police Station.
George F. Marion, aged ffty-two, of
Atlanta, Ga. shot and instantly killed
his cOmmon-law wife in the Office of
the chief of police in Wilkes-B Barre. Pa.
Marion and the dead woman, who
was formerly Miss Frances Lee, Of
Zion City, H., had been living to-
gether as husband and wife for seven
years. The murderer during the winter
was a theatrical advance agent and a
Pullman car conductor in the summer.
Several weeks ago the woman left
him and ran away with another man,
taking her child with her. He traced
them to this city. and through the
chief of police arranged to meet his
wife at police headquarters.
When they met at police headquar
ters he kissed her and both appeared
happy. Turning to Chief Of Police
Long, Marion asked the latter to step
from the Office a few moments while
he spoke to his wife in private. The
chief, thinking he was accomplishing
a kind act by bringing man and wife
together, readily consented. As soon
as he left the room, Marion asked his
wife If she would return with him. but
she refused. whereupon he pulled a re.
volver and shot her dead Marion was
sent to jail.
Smyrna times., 1909-08-25
Missing Girl Found.

Developments came thick and fast
In the search for Annie Gates, seven
teen years old, a foster daughter
of F. G. Chambers, of Axleton,
near Charleroi, Pa. who was SUP
posed to have been kidnapped last
week. The girl was found. seriously
Ill, at a home fifteen miles from her
own, and told a story of abuse and ILL
treatment, alleged to have been re-
ceived at the hands of her foster
father that caused his arrest later.
Nun must always In some sense cling
." he irlirt that the unknowable is
%r"wahIr. 'iorthe.
Smyrna times., 1909-08-25
TWO LOSE LIVES
IN AUTO RACES
Driver Of Gar and MeChanlCian
Killed at indianapolis.
MARRIED SPEEDWAY OPENING

Automobile Was Coming Down Home
Stretch at Terrific Speed, When 1t
Suddenly SwerVed and Tore Into
the Fence, OVerturning and Plnnlnq
Its Occupants Under 1.-TWO Rec
ords Broken.
Two lives were lost and two records
broken during the Inauguration of the
Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Will am
A. BourQue. driver of the Knox car in
the 25O-mile race, and Harry Hol-
comb. his mechanician, were killed in
the frenzied carnival of speed.
Barney Oldtield, driving a high-pow-
cred Benz. covered a mile in .43 lilo,
breaking De Palma's record of 81.
and Louis Chevrolet, in a Buick, nego-
tiated ten miles in the marvellous time
OF $50 4-10, cutting Oldfelds' time of
9.12. Both of these are new American
track marks.
The death OF the two men caused
the American Automobile association
to issue an ultimatum to the ownsrs
u NA4C bA6 Il ldCh ludl certain Cndn2eF
must be made by today or the sane
tion for tie races will be withdrawn.
Only a short portion in front of tho
grand stand was oiled, and the dust
on the other parts is blamed for the
collapse of two drivers in the long
race-LOuis Chevrolet and Fred Ellis
who were blinded by the dense wtitc
dust that covered the major portion
of the track.
The Knox car was in second place.
with Burman in his Buick leading. It
had covered nearly $50 miles when the
crash came. Coming down the home
stretch, the car suddenly swerved AMI
tore into the fence at the left of the
track, turning completely over anG
pinning its two occupants beneath it.
Both men were alive when taken from
under the ill-fated machine, but
Bourque died in the ambulance on the
way to the Emergency hospital. HOl-
comb lived a few minutes longer. but
was dead soon after he arrived at the
hospital.
Smyrna times., 1909-08-25
Admiral swInburne to Retire.

1t was announced at the navy de.
partment that Rear Admiral William
7. Swinburne, recently detached from
command of the Pacific fleet and now
on duty at the naval war college at
Newport, r. l., will be transferred to
the retired list on account of age.
Rear Admiral Swinburne is the sec.
ond ranking officer in his grade, bit
his retirement will not create a va
cancy in the list of rear admirals, for
the reason that he is an extra number.
having been advanced for eminent
and conspicuous conduct in battle in
the war with Spain. He is from Rhode
Island. and began his naval career In
Sept. l, 1862. He has held his pres ent
rank since July, 1906. During his forty.
three years active service he has been
at sea more than twenty-six years, a
longer period than any of his contem.
poraries.
Smyrna times., 1909-08-25
Lost VIII Strangely Found.

Turning the pages of the family
Bible, Mrs, Mira Wonsetler, OF
Washington Pa, discovered her hus.
bands will, covering an estate val.
ued at $55,0OO, over which two
branches of the family have bitterly
fought since the death Of Mr.. Wonset.
Ter in 1907. A will made several days
before the mans death was set aside
by the court and one made earlier. in
which daughter was the chief bene
hciary, declared valid. II It is upheld
by the court the wife will receive the
entire estate.
Smyrna times., 1909-08-25

Many people with chronic throat
and lung trouble have found comfort
and relief in Foley's Honey and Tar
as it cures stubborn coughs after
other treatment has failed. L. M.
Ruggles, Reasnor, Iowa, writes /:
"The doctors said had consumption,
and got no better until took Foley's
Honey and Tar. 1t stopped tn hem
orrhages and pain in my lungs and
they are now as sound as bullet. I"
Sold by w. R. Keys & Co., Clayton I;
all druggists, Smyrna.
Smyrna times., 1909-08-25

Protect y0ur hogs from cholera by
the regular feeding of Fairfeld's s
Blood Tonic and Flesh Producer for
Hogs Only. 1t kills the Cholera germ
by so perfecting the digestion that
the intestinal tract is kept we'll sup
piled with pure blood. Pure blood is
the Only effective Germicide. Sold
under guarantee by the Clayton Enter
rrise Company, Clayton, Del.
Smyrna times., 1909-08-25
A Natural Inference.

"Matrimony," said the lady who had
just secured her third divorce. SIS.
after all, an uncharted sea-"
Il take 1t then," her friend replied,
that you have not engaged in your
various ventures for charting pur-
poses."-Chicago Record Herald.
Smyrna times., 1909-08-25
Puppies Both.

II would give half my fortune to be
in your little dogs place." said a
smart" young man in a railway car
riage to girl who had toy terrier in
her arms.
"And it would be the right place for
you," she retorted, "for l am taking
him to have his ears croppedw-Lon-
don Express.
Smyrna times., 1909-08-25

$4,000 Emerald Was $6o, 900 Diamond.
Mrs. Claude Watney, who has one
of the finest collections of gems in
London, was recently presented with
a Jewel her husband had bought on
the continent for $4,000 as an en-
erald. When shown to an expert it
proved to be a green diamond worth
100000.
Smyrna times., 1909-08-25

Manners form at last a rich varnish
with which the routine OF life is wash
ed and its details adorned.-Emerson
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-27
A WARMING.
Don't be Humbugged With Cheap,
Worthless limitations.

Since its introduction into the United
States. the sales of Partisan Sage have
been phenomenal. This success has led to
many limitations similar in name. Look
out for them. they are not the genuine
Sec that the girl with the Auburn hair is
on every package. You can always get
the genuine at Bowditch, Webster & Co.'S.
PARTISAN Sage is the quickest acting
and most efficient hair tonic in the world.
1t Is made to conform to DR.. Sanger
ponds tof Paris proven theory that
uandruff. falling hair. badness and scalp
Hch are caused by germs.
farisian Sage kills these dandruff germs
ana removes all trace of dandruff in
TWO weeks: it stops falling hair and itch
'ng scalp and prevents badness.
And remember that badness is caused
oy dandruff germs. those little hard
working, persistent devils that day and
night do nothing but dig into the roots
VI the hair and destroy its vitality
Farlsian Sage is a daintily perfumed hair
dressing; not sticky or greasy. and any
woman who desires luxuriant and be.
witching hair can get it in two weeks by
using it.
n;,seWare of limitations, look for the girl
ea .a the Auburn hair on every package
sislan Sage is now sold by leading
a anisea all over America and is guar
cmr .ee9 py Bowditch, Webster & Co to
lure dandruff, stop falling hair and itch
Mss.s scalp In two weeks or money back.
xy cents large bottle. Made in
Y"e nSa by by Gironx Mfg. Co. Buffalo, n.
paid. "'' oiuers' all charges pre-
Tx eiq LAM ana guaranteed in Waterville by
6achsoUr r drug Co., and in Gardiner by
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-27

The attraction at the Opera house to-
morrow evening will be given by the
Manhattan Girls" musical comedy
company. This is a bright, clean must
cal entertainment with variety enough
in it to please the exacting. Miss Shell
DON who heads this company. made hosts
of admirers in the surrounding cities. VINO
enjoyed her singing, her rolling eyes and
her many pretty mannerisms. The ruoe
comedian is another feature which al
ways pleases. The ladies are conspicu-
Gus for their youth and beauty and 1t is
fun from start to finish.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-27

and 100 P NJ; Grange hall, Clinton,
Wednesday, Nov. II, at 1870 A, M. and
100 P. NJ; Grange hall. East Vassal-
boro, Thursday, Nov. IS, at 1870 A.
NJ. and 40 p NJ. and Grange hall, AL
bion Friday, Nov. 10, at 100 and 100
T. NJ.
These Institutes will be addressed
by John Jeannin. Jr., West Sand
Lake, n. Y, Lowell Roudebush, New
Richmond. Ohio, and other distin-
guished speakers from our own State.
Subjects Of special interest and i'm
portance t. farmers in these sections
will be discussed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-27

Foud new members will be taken up
this morning: Patrick Kenny of Meri-
den. Ct. late Co. c. Sth CT. Inf; Alfred
Stevenson of New Market. N. H., late
Co. f. 18th n. H. Inf; Nicholas ODon-
nell of st. Johnsbury, We. late Co. c. 18th
VI. Inf: and Thomas Hughes of Lowell,
late Co. |, 18th CT. Inf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-27
Tonioht,s Concert Program.

Snringtime'' Tilzer
Overture-"F Thuringen Folk
Songs, How Can 1 Leave Thee"
Latam
Waltzes-'1OO1 Night Strauss
Selection-'F Hubbel
Caprice-'Dance of the Honeybells,'
Mania
Medley Overture-"Anstead's Melodious
Topics Evans
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-27

1t is expected that the lower mast of
the flagstaff will be set this morning, the
excavation having been completed. The
hole is II feet deep and will be filled with
concrete. !l.tRlSl
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-27
il.tialSl

The following were registered at the
Home hotel yesterday: Miss NJ. E. Con-
nor of Unity: W. Camings, South Paris;
Miss Florence Sawyer Portland; Mrs.
Wilmar F. Woodman. Portland
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-27

Farmers institutes for PiscataQuis
and Kennebec Counties will be held
as follows: q. A. X. hall. Monsoon.
Monday. Nov. Is. at 1890 A. NJ. and
$50 p. NJ: Grange hall, South Sanger
Vile, Tuesday, Nov. 16, at 1890 A. NJ.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-27

Rev. H. S. Rurrage the Home chaplain.
delivered a fine lecture on Gettysburg
in connection with the concert in the OPP
era house last evening. 1t was enjoyed
by all.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-27

The funerals of the late John Fletcher,
Ir., and the late Albert Ringhardtz were
held from the Home chapel at +. NJ
Tuesday. Rev. r. S. Burrage officiating
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-27

| Increases in pension were received yes
| terday for BENZ. w. Mitchell, late Co.
&c, eth Me. Inf, s15: and Michael Clancy,
| late Co. NJ. Sd Mass III. A., $50.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-27
Blennishes
On the Face

Don't 60 about with face full of
blotches or other skin eruptions.
Clear off these disfgurements in
short time at little expense. These
unsightly blemishes come from I'M
pure blood and disordered sys-
TEN but will all disappear after a
few doses of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-27

Orlando s. TrusseIl is again at the
Home after enjoying a furlough WIFI
friends in Rockland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-27

The following corporations have filed
their certificates of organization at
the office of the secretary of State:
N. F. Automatic Sales Co., organ
lied at Kittery. for the purpose of
manufacturing and dealing in vending
machines, with 100000 capital stock,
of which nothing is paid in. Officers:
President. Albert Fl. Peavey Of Kit
tory; Treasurer. George f. Burnham
of Kittery. Certificate filed Oct. 26,
1909.
Milne-Rush Ranch Co. organized at
Augusta for the purpose of conducting
general land and development bust
ness. with s650,0OO capital stock, of
which $1,000 is paid in. officers:
President and Treasurer, I. S, kearney
of Augusta. Certificate filed Oct. %.
1902
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-27
NATIONAL HOME,

Benjamin r. Howe reported for duty
yesterday from "a furlough passed IN Bos-
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-27
Of Motorman Taylor Al
legged by Witnesses
In the $4,000 Damage Suit
Against Electric Road.
Attorney Heath's Objections to
This Class Of Testimony 0ver.ruIed.

The entire day Tuesday in the Ken
nebec county superior court was taken
up with the taking of the testimony
for the plaintiff in the $4,000 damage
suit of OsceOlar Robbins of Hallowell
against the Lewiston, Augusta & Wa
terville st. Ry. Attorney Benedict F.
Maher in developing the case for the
defense lent his energies during the
greater part of the day to proving
specific acts of recklessness and care
leSsness on the part of Merton l.. Tay-
Tor, the motorman of the extra car,
which colided with the car driven by
Motorman Robbins resulting in seri-
Gus injury to Robbins. This class Of
testimony was admitted under objec-
ton from Attorney Heath, the counsel
for the Electric Road. Medical testi-
mOny in regard to the condition OF
Robbins was being taken when court
adjourned Tuesday afternoon and will
probably consume the greater part Of
Wednesday forenoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-27

At meeting of the board of trus-
tees of the Maine Industrial School
for Girls, held at the institution at
Hallowell Monday, Miss Gertrude L.
Macdonald of Saugus, Mass. was
elected principal of the school to sue
coed Mrs. Mary f. King. resigned.
Mrs King had been principal of the
school for the past II years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-27

An adjourned meeting of the Ken
nebec Valley Fruit Growers Associa
ton will be held at the office of the
commissioner of agriculture in the
state House at ~ A. M. Saturday, Oct.
30, instead of Thursday, Oct. %. as
previously announced. All fruit grow
ers interested are cordially invited to
he preSent.