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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-13

One Of the coming boxing events which
is awaited with interest by the local fan
is the one that is to take place in this
city between James MaGee and Charles
Gates Both men have their admirers
and 1t Is hardly possible just now to dis
tinguish the better man. Many wagers
have been laid and these have tended
to promote interest in the affair." Both
men are under expert trainers and when
the event is pulled off it will be worth
going miles to see. The place and date
have not yet been announced.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-13

Belgrade, Servia, jan 12.-The
nouncement that the Turkish governa]
had accepted the Austro-H Hungarian
is a bitter disappointment to the sef1
government. The cabinet was sunm1
today Immediately after the fdreisn
fee had received the news. The n
presided and the new situation crea''a]
the settlement between Turkey ana \
tro-Hungary was discussed at lensui
? The minister of war ordered 1a9 !
tional horses bought today. the p
papers declare holly that Austro-Hu
ry will have to exterminate the Sel
people before being permitted uenn1
to possess Bosnia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-13

The drivers at the Central fire station
were once more demonstrators in the
art of cooking Tuesday evening, at which
time they served to few Of their friends
a fine Beefsteak supper with several side
dishes. The supper was served in the
banquet hall, which was decorated for
the occasion. Many of the firernen and
invited friends were present and the
evening was one of pleasure, such as
only the drivers are able to give. The
party broke up at a late hour and all
were generous in their thanks to John
and George"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-13

The members of the Taconnet Club
are making elaborate preparation.
for the Poverty ball to be held at the
club house next Friday evening. 1t is
expected that the array of costumes
will be feature as prizes will be
awarded to the two ladies having the
worst looking costumes and the two
gentlemen who make the worst ap-
nearance. Supper will be served in tn.
banquet hall at intermission. The
Leahy Orchestra will furnish music TO;
the dancing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-13

The Knox County Ministerial Associa-
ton held it's annual meeting in Rockland
Monday. Rev. l. II. Lidstone of Union
and Rev. Dr. w. A. Newcombe of Thorn
aston spoke. The following officers were
elected: President, Rev. Russell Wood
man, Episcopalian, Rockland: Secretary,
Rev. H. w. Webb, Congregationalist,
Warren; treasurer. Rev. A. E. Morris,
Methodist, Thomaston. These and Rev.
DR.. W. A. Newcombe compose the exec
utive committee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-13

Chief w. W. Berry and Capt. 8. L.
Berry and son Ralph returned Tuesday
afternoon from a short fishing trip to
Pettee's pond. bringing home with them
a handsome string of pickerel "Sherm"
is an excellent fisherman and never fails
to bring home a string. He would have
stayed longed at the pond had there
been any more fish there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-13

Tuesday morning at the Municipal
court session, one was arraigned for
intoxication. He was given 30 days In
Augusta jail. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-13
Dormant Volcano Becoming

Bellingham, Wash, jan ~
reported that immediately IN rs
terday's earthquake shock ~ an |
seen arising from Mount BaA ~
tinct or dormant volcano.
several buildings were sils
aged by the trembler.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-13

The Hollingsworth & Whitney La
dies Aid Society met Tuesday morning
at the club house to sew. Dinner was
served at noon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-13

(. City Marshal Charles Harrington
went to Portland Tuesday morning
having in custody, John Parker. who
was sentenced to the Reform School
fer larceny.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-13

Vienna, Jan. 12.-The foreign office
received a dispatch from Marquis PdI
vicini, the Austro-Hungarian ambaszj
in Constantinopfe, that the Turkish n,
vizier has informed him of the aes
ance by the Turkish government Of ;
Austro-Hungarian proposals for Vi
ment of the dispute over Bosnia
Herzegovina. This direct arranga
between the two principals clears the,
for conference on the signatories d
Berlin treaty which, it is presumed
will without doubt approve of 81
ment agreeable to Turkey.
1t is felt here that the settlement "a
ed between Austria Hungary and a
may displease the other countris3
cerned in the Near Eastern difficulty
cording to reports Servia and Ma
gro resent the fact that they wen
considered in the arrangement and
may be expected to raise objections
the agreement between the two prind
powers has made war today mon
mote possibility than at any time
the annexation.
The greatest satisfaction is
pressed on all sides at the success
conclusion Of the negotiations, as
believed war has now been aven
The next care of the Austro- Hungad
government will be rebuild the 4
TRAN trade In Turkey by the reno
If the boycott. which led to Its
lapse. The government continues 10
belief that Servia has no grounds
complaint, and as protection aga
any surprise will keep up mill
preparations in the annexed provll
and on the Servian and Montene
frontiers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-13
Danger of War With Au,l
tia-Aungary Averted, |
Decides TO Take |ndempl
For Annexed Provinces,
ServIa Much Disappointed.
Fears Serious Trouble.

Constantinople, Jan. 1.-THE IT,.
ish government accepts the Ansa
Hungarian offer of e2,500,0oO Turtle
($10,S00, 000) indemnity for the anna.
ton Of Bosnia and Herzegovina n.
removing every possibility of ",
The grand vizier, Kiamil Pasha !
ceived Marquis Fallavicini, the A..
tro-Eungarian ambassador TO-DAY J,
notified him Of the decision of n
Council of Ministers.
The grand vizier made an efto,t
induce Austria to increase the conn.
sation another G500,0Oo, but Ambass]
dor Pallawicini declared this ont NJ b
question. If the offer was rejected }
declared, negotiations would be brJ
err off.
In addition to pecuniary comeDs|
ton to Turkey, Austria abandons y
rights in NoyipaZar; consents to an \
crease in the customs up to Is
cent; admits certain monopolies =
agrees to the suppression of Austdl
postoftices in Turkish territory vhe
no other foreign postoffice exist shouI
the Porte desire it and to the abroe,
ton of several privileges over Alaba,
Man Catholics s.
The negotiations thus have been sun
cessfully concluded and the points
the agreement will be embodied in
protocol. 1t is believed that the settk
ment of the difficulty with Austria n
facilitate an understanding with b
garia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-13

Two Shocks At Everett ~. /
Everett, Wash. Jan. >fs2|
s.s1 yesterday afternoon N -
and vicinity TRAVELLING v
west.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-13
Tremor Felt at Tacom..

Tacoma, Wash, Jan. IA tremor
OF earthquake was felt in Tacoma at
'S.45 o'clock yesterday afternoon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-30
a gainst whom my own knife had been

against whom my own knife had been
taken but abandoned.
At last, apparently finding herself TOO
closely pressed by my questions, ana
with a firm resolve not to carry out
the object for which she had paid me
that secret visit, she declared that she
must GO Her mother. she said. was al
the Metropole awaiting her for luncneon.
Then you have nothing more to say
to me?' 1 asked, as she again TOOK my
hand in farewell.
II think not, Mr. Ralston. only, OF
course. l would ask you to regard my
visit as a confidential one | do not wish
'Myra to know that we have met mere
And-and above all, recollect your prom
ise to say nothing of what I have told
you concerning Ralph Garshore
eff il be your wish. Miss Maynard, l
will not" l assured her. in an earnest
voice "Good-bye.'
Goodbye" she said. Remember your
PROMISE
really your friend. is he not?"
Yes" she replied, "he is. If l could
secure his freedom I would; but-but
fear that is mpossible-utterly lmpossl-
ble''
And with a swish of her skirts she
passed out of my fiat and down the stairs
From my window l watched her walk
down St Martins lane in the direction OF
the Metropole. where her mother awaited
her. AS / watched that neat-waisted fig
ure in blue with the gay summer nat
strange thoughts occurred to me.
Those who passed her and cast admir-
ing glances into her beautiful counte-
nance little dreamed the truth-that she,
a mere girl was held in the thralldom
of one of the cleverest criminals Of mod
ern times
All. the human tragedies that pass on
every side amid the frantic hustle of the
London streets.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-30

Made of Bingham and
chambray; in many at
tractive styles of lace
and embroidery; panel
fronts and tailored ef-
fectS.
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I loved my dainty, dark-eyed div1nlty.
But between us lay great and formida-
BILE breach-a mysterious and dastaruly
crime Of which she had been a witness
and of which Granny Cough, my pes.
friend, was suspected.
/ strobe back across the room, beslde
myself with frantic fear.
Had that Woman-the only woman
had ever seen that I could really love
slipped from my life forever. l looked
around at the four walls of my room,
dismal, even though a streak or RANT
London sunlight slanted across II, ana
felt imprisoned there.
A blank existed in my life-a blank tnat
could be filed only by Elfrida MAYNARD
my goddess. my we'll beloved. Hitherto
had sneered at the sentimental man
who fell into the tolls of a pretty Wom-
an. But that day. for the first time In all
my life, I knew what the passion OF love
really meant experienced the sensation
of scared heart.
7 had halted at my writing table and
taken up the telephone receiver to call
up Cunliffe when of a sudden the. door
bell rang again.
/ found there a telegraph messenger.
and the message he handed me was of
such a character that the lad must have
thought me seized by a sudden mad
ness
1 gave him sixpence and banged the
door.
Then I reread those printed words upon
the green tape pasted upon the white
FORM as all foreign messages are in
London.
And those ominous, fateful words alter
ed the whole course of my future.
/ became a changed man.
Cro be continued tomorrow
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A Woman's Enchantnent
By WILLIAM LIE QUEUX.
oCopyrgh by liam lie oueux)
Copyright. 1899. by William lie Queux.)

my life."
She had risen stiffly at these words. and
was looking into my face with a deep
| earnestness such as l had never before
seen there.
She held out her hand. and I was com
PEELED to grip it i'll confirmation of my
pledge of secrecy. Its touch again thrilled
me. How could l betray the woman ]
loved-even though upon her rested a
mysterious shadow-the shadow of guilt
that must be revealed if this man Gar
And it was. She had declared to me, a
guilt which she dared not face.
The mystery was growing deeper every
moment. Was it possible that she had
been jealous of that woman who was
dressed as Lydia Popescu. and that her
jealousy had led her to become associated
in that despicable assassination?
Surely she was not murderess? No. !
would never believe that-never! When
one is in love. one will accept nothing
detrimental to ones divinity.
Il think. Miss Maynard. I said. still
holding her tiny hand, that you might
speak palmer to me. You and / are now
friends. A bond exists between us-the
bond of secrecy. My sole desire is to pro-
tect my friend Cough and yourself from
the evil designs of this master-criminal.' -
That will, alas! be impossible she
sighed MIR. Cough is already hunted by
the police. Garshore has told them the
TRUTH
Regarding what?"
Regarding the charge now laid against
him." was her answer.
They say that-that you were witness
of that dastardly crime at Radcliffe Gar
dens.' l said in low voice. lis that the
truth?'
'Garshore has made that statement. I
cannot deny it,
Why"
Observation-Disclosures / dare not" she ex-
claimed breathlessly her hand trembling
in mine. "Ah, Mr.. Ralston. you do not
know what l have suffered, what / am
now suffering! I am fettered-bound
hand and foot I dare not speak, dare
not tell the truth, because it would mean
should lose my life through doing So
rs there no way out of this?" / asked
looking into those beautiful eyes of hers.
None" she replied shaking her head
sorrowfully. "At least, only one"
One / cried "And what is that?'
by clearing Mr.. Cough of the terrible
charge against him-the charge of muir
der" was her answer. but. alas! you
'swhy?" I asked. els 1t because he Is
really guilty?"
II am not his judge" was her re-
Spouse. Il will say nothing"
traordinary. 1t conveyed to me the fact
that Granny was guilty, and that 1t was
true, as alleged. that she was an actual
witness of the tragedy.
My one ana Sole desire was 10 mold
Garshore within the hollow of my hand.
Yet by my promise to Elfrida / was
prevented: rendered powerless. Much OF
the story OF Rufford, the master forger
had been related in the newspapers.
recollected having read it. but never
had / dreamed that RuffOrd was identi-
cal with Ralph Garshore. the concession
hunter, who had so cleverly filched a
fortune from Granny Coughs fingers.
Again the story of that midnight
tragedy in Radcliffe Gardens was becom-
ing more complicated and more mysteri-
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GAY TIMES At COLONIAL BEACH
RACES AND TOURNAMENTS EN-
LIvEN THE DAYS.
Cash Prizes and Medals Awarded to
Winners-Expert Riders Contest
Exhibition Of Pretty Babies.
Special Correspondence of The Star.

Special Correspondence Of The Star.
COLONIAL BEACH. Va. July -, 1909.
The first Of the three Colonial days"
yesterday was a decided success. The
opening event of the day was a mixed
double canoe race. Miss Emma Tasker
and Richard Spransey of Washington
carrying off first honors. each winning a
gold medal; Miss Mary keliher and Ed
Sloan winning second place.
A swimming race of a hunred yards
for men was won by Clarence Rupert
of Washington, with r. s. Knapp of
Washington close second. First prize
was IS.
A sack race for boys under fifteen
years, for So, was won by B. Rollins:
Henry Mason second.
A foot race, 1OO-yard dash. for men.
for S.. So and s.. was won by r. w.
Brown; c. w. Latane, second.
In the tournament for knights from the
northern neck, the knight of Farnham,
0. Frost. carried off first honors: the
Knight of Waterloo, d. s. Ashton, sec
ond prize; the knight of Trytoo, Will
liam Smith. third prize: the knight of
Mount Lebanon, s. Byrdett Welch, fourth
prize.
A sailing race. for dories and nancies,
over triangular course, was won by
~ d.
Cheseldine. second, $40. and James F.
Bailey. third, So
In the evening baby show was held
upon the pavilion. Mrs. Barron's infant
son captured the prize of gold medal
from over fifty contestants, for being
the prettiest baby
Following the baby show was the coro-
nation ball. The address to the success
ful knights was made by George Mason.
Sir Knight Frost, having to leave early,
gave his crown to Mr.. Langley, to be
placed upon the brow of the queen of
love and beauty, Miss Anna Martin of
Washington. Sir knight Ashton crowned
Mrs. Ashton as first maid of honor. Sir
knight William Smith crowned Miss
Tyler second maid of honor, and Sir
Knight WEIGH gave his crown to Will
May Reichenbach of Washington as third
maid of honor.
DIR. w. l.. Brent. chairman of the ex-
ecutive committee. was the official start
er in all the events: while w. A. Cooper.
John NJ. Rupert. Mr.. Effiin of Washing
ton, Judge b. ID. Cooke and Emmett
Gouldman were judges of the tournament
The Second Day.
Todays morning event was a base ball
game between Colonial Beach and Lew
isetta teams, which was won by the for
mer by :, to o.
The browning event of the three days
jubilee was the tournament this after
noon. when seven expert tournament
riders competed for first honors and 500.
A spirited contest between Sir knight
Thomas Head and Sir knight u S.
Blandford resulted in the former winning
first honors, after three trial rides, at
half-inch rings. J. s. Blandford winning
second purse of $50. A close tie resulted
for third honOrs between A. d. Langley
and William l.. Clark, Sir knight Lang.
ley finally winning third place.
Judge r n (snnka Iohn ar4
Emmett GOudman and DR.. w l.. Brent
were judges. Prof. Samuels' band herald
ed each of the successful knights as he
picked Off the third ring.
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CHAPTER XXI.
Tn Which I Make Promise.

In Which / Make ffoIHlSe.
stood there before her In silence.
To what hidden chapter in her history
had she referrectc / recollected Her words
Of half an hour before. when she had
told me that Granny was the victim OF
rho scoundrel Garsirore. The victim OF
untovard circu mstances-like myself,
she had declared
Had the charge that she dared not face
the charge wlricn. if made. would-she
plainly told me-bring self-destruction
unon her. airy connection with the mys-
FERROUS affair in Radcliffe Gardens?
It has been alleged that she was the
only living witness against Granny ana
vet. in face of her statement 10 me-
how could that be?
That she feared this man Cecil VIII
loughby alias RuffoId alias Garshore,
and alias dozen other names, was ohls
TOO anparent Yet if she dared not al
low me TO assist her. why had she faced
q breach of the conyeiLances ana come
there to my rooms alone:
Her manner, and the fear possessing
ber nuzzled me greatly. What secret lay
behind those dark. luminous eyes?
7 changed the subject and spoke of
Granny, expressing wonder regarding his
present Whereabouts.
..Myra told me chat he is abroad. she
thinks She has not heard from him.
.'Garshore is his enemy l remarked,
with q slight sigh.
Il know" she exclaimed, her eyes
flashing quickly: Il know that, Mr.
Cough has fled in.fear
Why?
she shrugged shoulders in pretense
of ignorance. But fixing my eyes upon
her 1 urged
come, Miss Maynard. why not be frank
with me? Why do you fear this man
Garshore's vengeance?'
'He-he was once my lover she said
hoy 1.-hi
And what. pray, does that matter? I
asked. .'You discovered his real mode of
life and abandoned him. as was but nat
ural He posed to you as an honest
man..
Eyes. But
But what?''
Il know too we'll the "reminiscences of
his revenge if he fell again into the hands
of the police
And are you TO be sacrificed merely
because clever detective officer Identifies
him. I cried This is mOnstrous!''
IF he is arrested no argument will
avail to turn him from the belief that
IL was owing to my information"
Why
Because it is so greatly to my per-
sonal interest that he should be sent
back to prison." was her answer
You mean you would then be free
from this thraldom of criminal eho'
Exactly she answered. THAT is
why you must swear. Mr. Ralston, to
keep this knowledge TO yourself. You
will do won't you?
We'll, if you insist, | suppose l must
preserve the secret-only-'
And you will not tell even your closest
friend Mr.. Cough. Remember she
added, you have given mean unfortu-
nate girl-a promise. And the carrying
out of that promise means-means to me
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Downs Now q Bartender.

BALTIMORE, July 3O.-William f.
Downs. the former city hall clerk. who
rs accused of appropriating the city.
funds, is now tending bar in his fathers
saloon, at 21JO Boston street. willie"
is in the best Of spirits and says he will
remain at work there until he is called
for another trial. Michael Downs. the ia
Their, said long ago that Willie" was an
energetic boy and could not remain idle
long, and the father was more than
pleased when Downs offered to help him.
Young Mrs. Downs has just returned
from Old Point Comfort and the trip
seems to have done her good.
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RAILWAY MEN At BIG REUNION
ANNUAL Y. M. G. A. RALLY AT
HARPERS FERRY, W. VA.
Over 5000 From All Departments
of the B. & o. System East of
Ohio River in Attendance.

HARPERS FERRY, w. Va. July 30
Harpers Ferry, and more than 5000 rail-
road men from all departments of the
Baltimore and Ohio system east of the
Ohio river, their families and friends
gathered at Island Park for the twenty
eighth annual reunion. The railroad COM
pany spent considerable money preparing
the park for the reunion, which for the
past two years had been discontinued. in
addition to which it ran excursion trains
for the accommodation of its employees.
Special trains with excursionists and
bands Of music came from Philadelphia,
Baltimore, Washington, Hagerstown,
Frederick, Brunswick, Winchester, Staun-
ton, Harrisonburg, Martinsburg, Cumber-
land, Keyser and Piedmont, and by noon
every railroader able to secure a days
leave of absence was at Island Park. Sew
eral prominent Y. NJ. c. A. officials at
tended the reunion, among whom were j.
NJ. Rice, general secretary of the Y. NJ.
C. A. in West Virginia, with headquarters
at Parkersburg, and formerly in charge
of Riverside branch, Baltimore; William
c. MOntignani, secretary of the Railroad
Y. NJ. c. A. at Cumberland, and L. E.
Stacy. secretary of Riverside branch, Bal
timore and Ohio Y. NJ. G. A. Baltimore.
r. f.. BldSer, superintendent OF the CUM
berland division of the Baltimore and
Ohio, was also present at the reunion.
Miss Smith the Central Figure.
Miss Jennie Smith, national railroad
evangelist, whose headquarters are in
Washington, was on hand meeting her
B. & o. boys, and delivered an ad-
dress, as did also Rev. A. F. Camp
bell, pastor of Whatcoat NJ. f. Church,
Baltimore, and Secretaries Montignani
and Stacy. Miss Jennie as the rail-
readers endearingly refer to her. began
her life's work among Baltimore and Ohio
men, and has been the principal speaker
at every reunion held by them In her
address she spoke of the marvellous work
of conversion accomplished during the
first year of the Railroad Y. NJ c. A. on
the Baltimore and Ohio when more than
100 trainmen were converted between
Baltimore and Grafton, and likewise
praised the men for their high moral
standing, which, she said, equaled that
of any railroad in the country. She also
referred to the establishment of the first
railroad branch of the Y. NJ. c. A. in
Baltimore, in which the Baltimore and
Ohio was the pioneer, and cited many in
stances of promotions of call boys and
messengers to high positions through its
uplifting influence.
A feature of the reunion was the large
number of veteran railroaders present
who attended the first meeting of the
association at Island Park in 1881.
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kissing Bugs Tackle Baltimoreans

BALTIMORE, July 30.-Allured prob
ably by the fame of the Baltimore sum-
mer girl, kissing bugs" which have not
been so numerous for the last few sum-
mers, arrived In the city yesterday In
swarms. Numbers of the beetles. which
have been called kissing bugs because
they have a fondness for stealing kisses
and leaving welts to marks the spots,
were seen in the center of the city in the
afternoon. Many of the amorous bugs
were seen on the hot pavements and
many more made their way to open win
dows, crawled over desks, perched on
idle keys of typewriters, threatened to
plunge into inkwells and when the per-
spring Office toilers were least suspect
ing any assault the crafty bugs got in
their work. Persons who had not been
kissed or '.stung' admired the beauty
Of the bugs. One of the beetles had iri-
descent green wings. with glossy purple
head edged with bright gold and purple
legs. 1t was pinned TO a piece of paste
board, but before it died 1t could pinch
the point of a lead pencil SO closely that
the bug and attached pasteboard could be
raised from a table and the pencil could
be got away from its grasp only with
difficulty.