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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-30
A SERIES OF ACCIDENTS
Prevents ZeppeIin's Arrival Saturday
At Berlin.

Berlin, Aug. pa series of accidents
to motors and propellers and contrary
winds combined to keep Count Zeppe-
i'm from the fulfllment of his promise
to visit Berlin in his airship on Aug. rs.
The voyage from Nuremberg ended
Saturday evening and the crippled
craft landed in the presence of many
thousands of spectators, who had wait
ID long for it's coming. Crown Prince
frederick William and Count Zeppelin
we're together at the anchorage and i'm
nediately telegraphed to the Emper-
Or requesting instructions regarding
when he desired the vessel to come to
Berlin. The Emperor replied:
"Come tomorrow early
The Emperor had been kept con-
stantly informed as to The airship's
progress and was prepared throughout
the day to proceed to the Templehof
field 20 witness it's arrival. More than a
hundred special trains had brought
crowds from the country districts, and
these are remaining over night, deter
mined to see the landing of the Zeppe-
lin III.
At the landing place in Bitterfeld the
crowds could not restrain their enthusi-
asm and broke through the troops sur
the airship. They cheered Count
Zeppelin and the crown prince and sang
patriotic songs. The count was compelled
to mount a gondola and request them to
keep at a distance, owing to the danger
from the inflammable gas. They formed
a circle further away, where they con-
tirued to watch the mechanics making re-
pairs
The airship, which left Nuremberg at
10 o'clock this morning, after having
come $50 miles yesterday from Friedrichs-
hafen on it's 450-mile trip to Berlin, made
slow progress against the wind over up
per Bavaria and Saxony.
The Zeppelin III lost one of its propel-
lers near Ronneburg. 1t passed Alien
lurg at 1888 this afternoon at greatly re-
drced speed. 1t landed easily and Sue
cessfully at Bitterfeld at 6.25 O'Clock this
evening
The count arrived in Bitterfeld by train
and at once was received by the crown
prince. He purposes to board the air.
ship there and pilot it into Berlin.
Many Americans were invited to the
'rempelhof parade grounds last evening
by Orville Wright and his sister Rather
inc to inspect the Wright aeroplane. with
which Wright is to make series of
flights here They included Ambassador
and Mrs. Hill. Gustave Scholle. third Sec
rotary of the American embassy, and
Mrs Scholle, Mrs. Sutro and Mrs. Arthur
Nevin. ~vHEI&l
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-30

Windsor. Me-. Aug. 2s.-(Special)-
This town was incorporated one hum
bred years ago, although settlement
was begun in 1890. 1t was originally
a part of the Plymouth Patent, and the
first settlers were Walter Dockindoff,
Thomas Labalister, Prince Keen. SAM
uel Pierce, John Lynn. DR.. Stephen
Barton, Benjamin and Joseph Wilton,
Joseph Trask, and Joseph Linscott.
parents was Joseph Trask. Jr., the
date of his birth being october 80, 1890.
The town was incorporated March 3,
1909. and named Malta, which was
changed to Gerry in 1920, and it's pres
ent name was given in 1922. In 1850
the population was given as 1893; in
1900 as 1882 The number of polls Is
234, and the estates are valued at $780,
S72. The town is said to have sent
over 200 soldiers into the Civil War,
and 125 of them were killed
In its early history the town was GEL
ebrated for the large quantities and
quality of its pine, oak, hemlock, and
other woods. There are seven ponds
in the town, and the western branch of
the Sheepscot river which runs
through the eastern part of the town
from north to south. The land is fer
tile. and highly cultivated.
The murder of Paul Chadwick, in
1909, was an event which attracted
general attention. 1t grew out of con-
troversies over the settlement and
boundary lines of the township lands
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-30

tribunes at a terrific pace, and for a
moment the Americans feared Curtiss
would be beaten. He finished the first
round almost in the identical time of
Curtiss' fastest lap. covering the 10 Kill
ometres in minutes SO 3-5 seconds, but
his speed seemed appreciabIy to de-
crease the last round. and before he
reached the final turn the stop watches
showed that he had lost. The French
crowds were greatly disappointed at
the failure of their countryman, but,
largely owing to the popularity Of the
Wrights in France and the general
French recognition of the wonderful
stimulus Americans have given to the
science of aviation, no foreign victory
could have been so popular as an
American.
The French attributed Bleriot's los
ing to the accident to his powerful fast
motor two days ago. Curtiss' round in
the international, made in minutes
So is seconds does not count in the
speed lap contest, as this event is the
only race in which the time for rounds
does not count in the lap competition.
At $50 F. M. the military dirigible
balloon Colonel Renard maneuvred over
the aeroplane field at height of 1900
feet. Subsequently the dirigible came
down and made round of the aero
plane course, covering the 10 kilome-
tres in II minutes 81 is seconds.
Only Lefebvre and Farman appeared
in the passenger-carrying contest late
in the afternoon. The former man coy-
cred lap with one passenger in II
minutes 90 AS seconds. Farman carried
one passenger in minutes So AS sec
onds and two passengers in 10 minutes
80 seconds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-30
REPORTS OF GREAT FLOOD
LOSSES ARE CONFIRMED
CONTINUED from Page One)

eral Hanna has asked the authorities
at Washington that a general appeal
be made by the American government
through the newspapers for monetary
assistance for the thousands who lost
their all in the flood. According to
this information. the consul general
made this appeal in the name of the
American colony of Monterey.
Monterey is one of the most pro-
gressive cities in the republic. Large
amounts of merchandise, machinery
and food products are imported from
the United States. 1t is estimated
that s. per cnt of the population con-
sumo American goods.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-30
NEWS NUGGETS.

The death was announced at London
Friday of George Manville Fem, the nov
elist. He was born in 1881.
Five coal miners were killed and Il SER
iously injured in the naval colliery at
Rhonda. Wales, Friday, through the fall
ling of an elevator cage.
forest fire at the entrance to the Yos-
emite valley threatens destruction of the
big tree grove, known as the Mercedes
group, one of the worlds famous collec-
ton of sequoisas.
Several rulings on the administration of
the retaliatory provisions of the Payne
tariff law, directed at the wood pulp and
print paper industry of Canada, were is.
sued by the treasury department Friday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-30
WOODEN MEN.
Continued from Page One.)

sell, Sangervile; J. p. Ryan, Fairfield;
a. r. Spaulding, Dover; l.. c. Sawyer
Dover; j. H. Shaw, Dover: Irving
Small, Watcrville; c. H. Speak, Fair
field: "A. A. Burkhart, Skowhegan;
David G. Brown, Dexter; John Boyle
Toxcroft: F. l.. Cushman, Guilford; H
l.. Dow, Dexter; ]. H. Davenport, DeX-
ter; James Fitzgerald, Old Town; An
drew Fraser, Foxcroft: L. B. Foss
Dexter; A. c. Huston, Guilford; w. c.
Hilton, Fairfield; ]. H. Johnson, Oak
land; Charles Z. Legg, FoXcroft
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-30
MRS. RIVERS DEAD.
Victim of Brutal Assault at Lowell
Dies In Hospital.

Lowell, Aug. 29.-Injuries received in
brutal assault made with an AK at
midnight Thursday resulted in the
death Saturday night at the St Johns
hospital of Mrs Flora Rivers, aged 81
years.
The state police are looking for Hen
ry Ferron, said to be the woman's ad-
mirer with whom she had been living
for some time, and whom, in state
ment written just before her death, she
charged with the crime. Ferron has
not been seen since the assault.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-30
Hot. Achjnu Feet.

You will find immense relief we
your feet if you will rub them morni0s
and night with cold cream, dust'ne
them with powder made from tnfe'
drains of lycopodium. dram Of pow
dered alum, and thirty grains OF pow
dered tannin. These should be WEI
mixed and sifted several times Z
powder that may be put into nisnr
ly foot bath, that will be found *
lieving, is made from an ounce Of pow,
dered alum. and two ounces each Z
rock salt and borax. Two teaspoon
fuls of this are put into a small E
tub of hot water. soaking the feet y
fifteen minutes or more. 1t Is COON
in effect
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-30
EIowers: A GANG.

The company divides itself inso
equal sides, and each side must have z
home in opposite corners of ms
lawn. The sides retire to their owal
homes" and one side privatep.
chooses flower, then crosses over "
the other side and gives the iniflat
letter of that flower. The children q
the second side must try and gueN|
the name of the flower, and when tne1s
have done so they catch as many y
they can of the opposite side bef0ss
they reach their home"
Those caught must go over to tne
other side, and the game goes on uIu'
one side has won all the children. Iis
sides take it in turns to give the nam
of the flower.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-30

Clyde Marshall Stewart Of this civ
was very successful exhibitor at III
Eastern Maine State fair last week
winning seven first premiums on ar
work, as follows: On water color ma.
rine, design for illustration, poster de.
signs, designs for book covers, original
pen sketch. best six landscapes ana
best special photograph.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-30
HOW EcclES DIED.
Hell ped In Rescue Work and Stuck te
His Post Of Duty. az

Seattle. Wash, Aug. 29.-Accordins
to wireless message Operator George
c. Eccles, the purser of the wrecked
steamer Ohio, went below to search for
the 7auartermaster and steerage pas
senger.
Unable to find them he returned to
his station and began sending mes
sage. Just before the vessel made the
plunge that carried her to the bottom
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-30

Alexander McNear. late Co. D, 18th
Maine Inf. Edward H. Winchester. late
Co. F, LIST II. I. l.. A., James O'Neill late
U. S. g. Ohio, North Carolina and
Nightingale. and Jesse G. Chambers
late Co. II, I'd Me. Cav, have been
granted honorable discharges from the
Home
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-30

The fine concert of yesterday was en-
joyed by small number of visitors
from the surrounding cities. The cor
net solo, lie Secret" by Henry A.
Schueler was finely rendered and en-
joyed b. the audience.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-30

AT recent balar conducted in the
home of the Daughters of Jacob, in
New York. Mrs. Esther Davis. aged 113,
acted as f'oodwalker, while several 9TH
err women in the seventies and eighties
served as Saleswomen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-30

The work on the concrete walks is
progressing very well. The walks have
been laid from the officers quarters to
the library and the workmen are at
present laying the walk from the IL
brary to the Electric car station.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-30
AUGUSTA LOCALS.

Rev. and Mrs. L w. Coons and little
son Quentin, after spending a few davs
in Brunswick and Boston, returned -
Augusta Saturday afternoon q.
Train II.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-30

The Indianapolis Motor Speedway Co. s
officers are held responsible by Coroner
Blackwell in verdict announced Friday
night for the deaths of William Bourque
and Harry Holcomb, driver and mechani-
clan of a Knox car that was wrecked dur
ing the automobile races of Aug. 10. Cor
oner Blackwell recommended an fnvesti-
cation by grand jury.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-30

the operator was seen to leap from the
wireless station. He fel on his head
and his apparently lifeless body roller
into the water and was carried down
by the whirlpool made by the sinking
steamer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-30
Silver Polish.

An excellent paste for cieansins
yer and gold is made by mixing
alcohol and French whiting in'v
paste. A few drops of ammonM .:
be added if desired. 1t Is ruDpsu Y.
and rubbed Off when dry with e.
cloths, polishing with channels
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-30

The baseball games for this season
are about over. 1t is expected that a
game will be arranged for Labor day
to close up the season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-30

Two of the Home teams were engag-
ed Saturday in blowing the field imme-
diate!y in the rear Of Co. G barracks
and headquarters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-30

Most of the tobacco used in so-called
Russian cigarets-the far-famed brands of
Turkey and Cairo. tools grown less than
100 miles from Louisville, KY, or within
a like radius of Raleigh. N. c.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-30

Miss Agnes e. Locke, stenographer
to Colonel Richards, is enjoying leave
of absence with friends in Boston and
Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-30

The drama, Miss Petticoats." viii
be presented here Wednesday evening
Sept. 1.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-30
NATIONAL HOME.

officer of the day, Capt. George A. l..
Snow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-30

Robert Morrow reported Saturday
from a furlough passed in Stockton
Springs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-30

Patrick Lynch, who has been passing
furlough with friends in Brooklyn. is
again at the Home
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-30
Almond Extract g FlavsF'

When purchasing fiayors sss e
almond extract It is delicloSs
candy. excellent to add with otnes y
fiavors and adds to many mila e
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-30

Curtiss' competitors showed plainly
heir astonishment at his performance,
nd they hastily completed their prep
lratiOnS to compete with him. Bleriot
made trial with his big machine. but
his time was Z minutes So 1-5 seconds.
slower than any one of Curtiss' rounds
Soon after II o'clock Lefebvre, with a
Wright biplane made an effort, but
his speed was manifestly inferior, and
at the last turn of the final round he
lost considerably by swinging out too
far. Thsi obliged him to take a reverse
curve to pass in front of the keepers.
His total time for the distance was 20
minutes 80 2-5 seconds, almost five min
utes slower thar Curtiss.
Bleriot, upon the advice of Santos
4Dumont, removed his four-blade and
substituted two-bladed propeller. He
then made another trial. but the time
of minutes IA 2-5 seconds proving I'M
satisfactory the machine was taken
back TO the shed.
He started on a third trial round
shortly after 8 o'clock. but he stopped
after passing the first turn.
1t was after p. M. when the ma
chimes Of Bleriot and Latham were run
out for the finals. Everybody stood.
watch in hand. They crossed the line in
quick succession. Bleriot went by the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-23
KILLS PLAYMATE
 WITH A PISTOL
CHILDREN WERE PLAYING ON AVENUE @ WHEN WEAPON WAS ACCIDENTALLY DISCHARGED YESTERDAY MORNING.

While playing with a pistol which they had found in the house unknown to anyone else, little Albert Stewart, the 6year-old son of MT. and Mrs. Frank B. Stewart was shot by play mate, Maxie Crockett, age years, early yesterday morning at the Stew art residence at 3204 Avenue G, and died at o'clock yesterday afternoon at St. Vincent's hospital.
 The two little fellows were in the yard when the little Crockett boy pointed the pistol at Albert Stewart It discharged and Albert sank to the ground, the bullet entering his ao- domen. Maxie Crockett did not realize what had happened and thought his playmant was playing when he fell.
 Mrs. Stewart was in the house and upon hearing the shot rushed into the yard, while several neighbors also rushed up. The Green Undertaking company's ambulance answered call and carried the wounded boy to St. vincent's hospital. but the surgeons advised from the first that it was hard ly probably that the child could live.
 MT. Stewart is connected with the Southern railway shops and was sum- moned Immediately after the shoot ing. and the members of the family were at the little fellows bedside when death came. Mrs. Stewart almost suf- fered nervous prostration while the members of the Crockett family were greatly wrought up over the affair. Maxie Crockett did not understand until his little playmate was cold in death and his grief was pitiful when he did comprehend.
 Funeral services will be held at 3 o'clock this afternoon at the residence and interment will be in Elmwood cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-23
@LAG;5iH:S ;5i:
 oes FAVE. Ar ISN ST.
FOUR CONVICTIONS
 IN CRIMINAL COURT
TWO NEGROES TO HANG JULY 9. NOTICE OF APPEAL FILED IN CASE OF CORNELL SENTENCED FOR LIFE.

Yesterday closed a bad week for pris- oners who went to trial in the first di- vision of the criminal court. During the week Judge s. L. Weaver heard three cases, and in no instance was there an acouittal. The death penalty was inn posed upon two negroes who were tried jointly. One defendant received life sentence and another was given 15 years
 Joseph Rogers and Jim Powell, the two negroes convicted Friday on a charge of murdering and robbing a negro merchant named Clarence Sims at Ensley last Oc- tober, were sentenced yesterday morning to hang on the morning of July 9. So far no notice of an appeal to the supreme court fas been filed in the case of the two negroes.
 Marion Cornell, the young white man charged with having murdered his wife on Cat mountain }ast June, and who was convicted of mufder in the first degree Thursday, was sentenced to Imprisonment for life in the penitentiary yesterday morning. Attorneys for Cornell filed mo- tice of appeal.
 Joe Hinson, the Italian charged with having murdered Charles Bassford at East Lake last summer, was sentenced to 15 years imprisonment, having been convicted of murder in the second degree last Tuesday. Hinsons attorneys have not filed notice of an appeal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-23
MILES MEMORIAL.
Commencement Exercises Begin To-
 day With Baccalaureate Sermon.

Miles Memorial college, the colored in- stitution at Ninesville, on the North Bes- semer line. will begin it's commencement exercises this afternoon at 8 o'clock, when the Rev W. B. Johnson, D. D.. pastor of St. John A. M. E. church, will deliver the annual sermon.
 Large crowds are expected at all the exercises, which will continue through Thursday night. To accommodate the audiences that are expected large tent, which will seat 5000 persons. has been ar ranged on the college campus, and the tent and campus will be adequately lighted
 During the weeks exercises there will be several well known educators in the city attending the commencement. The Rev. J. A. Bray, D. D., the president of the college, has spared no pains in making elaborate preparations for the en- tertainment of all visitors and success of the exercises.
 The following programme will be carried out during the week:
 Sunday, May 23 3 D. m., baccalaureate sermon, the Rev w. B. Johnson, D. D.
 Monday, May 24, g to 12, public examna- tions; D. m., exercises in English de- partment.
 Tuesday. May 9, to 12, public exam nations; s p. m., annual concert music department.
 Wednesday, May 26, 9 to 12, promotions s D. m., examination normal and college preparatory departments.
 Thursday, May 27, to 12 delivery of promotion cards 8 p. m., commencement exercises. Commencement address, the Rev. w. A. Blackwell, D. D.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-23
SYRIAN FIDDLER
 KILLED BY NEGRO
GEORGE ROBINSON, IT IS UNDER STOOD, CLAIMED THE SYRIAN HAD ASSAULTED. HIS WIFE. NEGRO NOT CAPTURED.

Ngeeb Tinnerri, Syrian foot-peddler about 21 years old, was shot and killed yesterday morning near Leeds, in the northern part of the county, by a ne- gro named George Robinson, who is quite well known in the vicinity where he lives.
 It Is understood that Robinson claimed the man had assaulted his wife The negro fired upon the for eigner with a shotgun charged heavily. the load taking effect in the right breast and shoulder. The wounded man died shortly after being shot.
 Immediately after the killing Robin son fled and made good his escape. Sheriff Higdon was notified and Depu- ties Cowan and Curl were sent to Leeds with the bloodh ounds. The dogs took up the trail but after following 1t for some distance lost 1t, and the negro is still at large.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-23
HERE'S A FORTUNE
 FOR SOME ONE

Do you want to earn s66,OOO? If so catch the six men who held up and robbed a Great Northern railway train May 15 at Morse siding, about 41s miles east of F1ill- yard, Wash.
 A notice of this reward, printed in glar- ing red type, has been received by the local authorities. Six men were impli- cated in the robbery and the railway company offers s1O,oOO apiece for their capture. The government also offers 5000 apiece. Should the robbers be killed in resisting arrest the reward willN be paid upon submission of proof that the dead man is one of the guilty parties.
 The robbers made a rich haul in this hold-up. Two of them swung aboard the engine and took charge of 1t, while two more rode on the tender after the en- zine. mail and express cars had been cut loose from the rest of the train. They ran the engine and two cars up the track for some distance, then proceeded to rob it, two more men being at this place.