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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-10

Schwecke had to make 20 points TO
MacManus' 60 and the latter finished
with Schwecke still in need of Il
billiards. The game between Wanner
and MacManus was of particular IN
terest. as neither of the players had
shown any signs of losing a game SO
far and it was the desire of the rest
of the contestants in the tournment
that they be brought together in order
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-10
STILL At THE TOP.
MacManus Adds Two More Games to
String Of Victories in the Bill
lizard Tournament.
DEFEATS MANNER BYs POINTS
Neither Had Lost Prior to Match
o,Hara Exhibits Fancy Plays in
the Handicap Pool Tourney.

MacManus added two games to his
credit in the billiard tournament AT
the Rijou yesterday by defeating
Schwecke in the afternoon and win,
ming from Wanner in the evening.
Under the rules of the handicap,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-10

Bloomington recruits have been or
dered to report April l and the old
men two weeks later. Manager Do1-
nelly has ordered all his men to be
on hand April l.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-10

A. j. Scott, big pitcher who lives
at Moweaqua, H., and G.. w. Dali
stream, an intielder picked up by Man
ager Moore down in Florida, have been
signed for Decatur
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-10
BrunswicISs Draw Away.

The Brunswicks drew away from the
Boosters in their race for second place
by taking all three of their games with
the Pirates. while the Boosters were
dropping all three of theirs. The Mo-
liners bowled consistently while the
Pirates could not strike their regular
gait. They played at the Kuehl al
leys. Scores:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-10
ON RADIATOR CIRCUIT

Harry Syfert, who was d doubtful
quantity with Bloomington, has been
taken on by Nashville for the coming
season
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-10

Eugene McGreevy and Jack McCar-
thy have been appointed umpires in
the Pacific Coast league. Wonder if
this is Springfield Mccarthy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-10
BRUNSWICKS.
Writing For Money.

Green-I hear your wife is an au-
thoress. Does she write for money?
Breen Il never receive a letter from
her that she writes for anything else
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-10

Rusty Owens has been sold by Oska-
loosa back to Pueblo. Rusty was Sc
cured TO manage the Iowa team but
the transferring of the franchise from
Oskaloosa leaves him out of a job.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-10
independents win as Usual.

Independcnts Win as Usunl.
The Independents won as usual from
the Giants of Davenport, taking all
three games. The margins, except in
the last game, were close, and all the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-10
INDEPENDENTS.

bowlers were in pretty good form.
Their scores were as follows:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-10

on a Mans Head.
by an exhibition of fancy shots in
both billiards and pool by the cham
pion fancy pool and billiard piaye.,
Shaw, The public has been invited
to see the exhibition and match and
there will be no charge for admission.
A number of table side seats have
been reserved. however, and any one
who wishes to secure them may do 50
at the Bijou The match will begin
promptly at s O'Clock. Some of the
fancy shots OF the wizard are shown
in the accompanying Illustrations.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-10
See Good pool Contests.

The second night of the pool tonrna-
ment at the L. & o. cigar store drew
a good gallery and the spectators wit
messed some good playing. O'Hara
100) defeated Ainsworth 500 in the
first game of the evening The win
ner exhibited number of fancy shots
and deserved to win, although his op-
ponent gave him good chase and
needed but 10 more balls when OHara
finished his string. The second game
was between Larson $500 and j. S
MacManus 800, the latter winning by
a close margin Larson had all but
four of the balls necessary for him to
win when MacManus made his string
reach the so mark. This evening Al
derson 900 and Liggett, ESQ., are
scheduled for the first game and then
Paulsen Q00) and Ainsworth 500 viii
NAV
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-10

cured ito manage the Iowa team but
the transferring of the franchise from
Oskaloosa leaves him out of a job.
A Springfield newspaper says that
President Kinsella has 40 men on the
reserve list, including impossibilities,
near ball players and those who have
retired from the game without get
ting n release.
There will be three Jacobsens in the
Three-Eye league this season if they
all make good All are pitchers Rock
Island has one and his name is Will
liam. Decatur has another named Al
bert and the third belongs to Daven-
port and his initials are f. A.
George Cakes, the former Rabbit,
has been sold by Los Angeles to Gin
cmnati A good round price is said
to have been paid for him and Tom
| Daley thrown in as boot" Cakes is
considered one of the best outfielders
and surest hitters that has ever per
| formed ON the coast and it is expected
that he will be heard from in the Ma
| tional league.
| Jack Corbett. an infielder, who fOi
several years past has been playing
in the Cotton States league. has at
tached his signature TO a Davenport
contract. He was recommended /,
Secretary James T. Hayes by Dial vii
liams. Williams has retired from tht
diamond and is now running a billiard
lparlor at Anderson, Ind. Anothe
player signed by Davenport is Franz
Fryer, catcher. He is recommends
by George Smith, manager of th'
Buffalo, N. Y, team.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-10
Battle of Champions.

Tomorrow. evening, Wizard" Lew
Shaw and Billy Cation of this city will
play a match game. of billiards at the
Bijou The match will be preceded
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-08
A Business Change.

A business change has taken place
at the Billings grocery store, the part :
nership which has been previously
known as II. a. Billings & Co, having
been dissolved and Mr.. Billings part
ner taking over the business and con-
Quoting the same under his own name
C. NJ. Day. Mr. Billings has been in
business in Gardiner for about Is
years. and the partnership which has
Just been dissolved has existed for the
last five years. The new proprietor If
the store has been engaged in business
in Gardiner in one or another capacity
for almost so years. In continuing the
business Mr. Day has the good will of
a large circle of friends. Mr.. Billings
has not announced any future plans
but he will doubtless remain in Car
diner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-08
NEW Works. FOURTH BRIDGE
Rapidly Nearing CompIetion-conne
ton Of Manhattan Bridge Made.

New York. April IA giant steel
girder with an American flag attach
ed swung into place over the middle Of
the East river today, marked the con-
nection of the great steel superstruc-
ture of the Manhattan bridge, the
fourth of the spans, linking Manhat-
tan island and Long island. The engi-
neers' computations were found to be
exact, the steel chords from the two
sections Of the bridge meeting to the
inch, as calculated. A formal celebra-
ton of the connection is being planned
for next week, Mayor Mcclellan to
make the first trip over the new struc-
ture.
Three bridges across the East river
are now in use, the third, the Black
wells Island or Queensborough bridge
of cantilever construction. having
been opened last week The Manhattan
bridge, like the first Brooklyn bridge
and the Williamsburg bridge, is of the
suspension type.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-08
Increasing Interest in the
Passion eek Services.
Elaborate Programs Being Ar
ranged for Easter Sunday.


Mrs. Everett Sturtevant returned yes
terday from Oakland.
The Mems Bible Glass Of the Metho-
dist church will hold an Ice Cream
social and entertainment at the Metho-
dist vestry Thursday evening.
George Fuller of Hallowell was in
| town yesterday.
Ora Hammond was given a Surprise
party by about Is of. his friends Mon
day evening in honor of his 18th birth
day. The evening was pleasantly pass
ed in the playing of games and ice
cream and cake were served.
The Easter Concert to be held at the
Methodist church Sunday evening is in
charge of Misses Jennie Gray, Bertha
Wentworth, Lucie Carr and Mae Cor
don. An unusually attractive program
has been prepared. The decorations
will be in charge of Mrs. Ruth Webb,
Mrs. !. II. Carleton, Mrs. Fred Hanks,
Mrs. Pettingill. Miss Sara Bailey, Nor
man. Ronald and Homer Lothrop.
At the Congregational church Mrs.
c. F. Sargent, Mrs. r. c. McIlroy, Mrs.
c. A, Cummings. Miss Jessie Pitts,
Miss Emma Cochrane and Miss Ruth
Wood have charge of the entertain
r1ent, which in addition to the read
ings and music will include a beauti-
full allegory Joy Cometh in the Morn
ing" The decorations at this church
will be in charge of Mrs. Rose Shaw,
Mrs. Nora Towle, Mrs. Nellie Page,
Mrs. Larrabee, Mrs Bourne and Mrs.
Cochrane.
Charles Hobbs of Hallowell was the
guest yesterday of his daughter, Mrs.
Fl. w. Stevens
Carl Longfellow of Gardiner is visit
ing relatives here.
The Passion week services at the
Congregational church are drawing in
creased attendance and much interest
is shown. Tuesday evening the sub
ject was Character Religions
Value" and last evening the place OF
the Church in the Community" was tho
subject of an interesting discussion.
Elmer Gordon was at home from Au.
gusta yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-08
Painful Accident,

very singular and painful acct
dent befell Maurice Stanley Jones, the
5-year- old child OF Mr.. and Mrs Frank
Jones, last Sunday. While at play the
little fellow fell and in throwing out
his arm to save himself his left hand
struck sharp stick that punctured the
palm of his hand and broke off. DR..
James d. Nutting. Jr., had to make an
incision on the back of the hand in
order to remove the piece, which was
as thick as an ordinary lead pencil.
The little fellow stood the operation
bravely and in now doing as well as
can be expected
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-08
Celebration of the Passover.

The eight days celebration of the
Passover began Monday night in every
Jewish home, preparations having been
in progress during the past week in
the way of cleaning the house and fur
nishing it preparatory to the obser-
vance of the festival. Passover dishes
which are used only during the eight
days of the season. have been brought
out to be used on this occasion. Mon
day and Tuesday nights We're devoted
to Sedars, a repast during which Is
read the Hagadan, containing the his
tory of the slavery in Egypt, the pun
ishment Of Pharaoh and the flight from
the latterS TYRANNY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-08
Special Meeting Of City Government

The mayor and City council met in
special session yesterday afternoon for
the purpose of giving Harry b. Ivers,
general manager of the L., A. & w.
Railway. an opportunity to appear be-
fore that body in reference to the kind
of rail that is to be laid on Water
street to replace the rails now worn
out from service. The Railroad Co.
insists upon laying the "T'' rail, while
the members of the council who have
the interests of the city at heart, are
just as insistent upon the use of the
"girder' rail only Water street. which
is q part of the state road" is to be
put in thorough repair, tar macadam
to be used and made as good as the
best of streets anywhere in Maine, and
the councillors believe the use of a ''T'
would destroy all the good effects of
the desired improvements on this i'm
portant city street. Mr.. Ivers expressed
himself asIbelieving the railway had a
right to lhy such a rail as it might
select, regardless of the city's choice;
he also argued that the Ct rail was
the better and that in macadam the
"girder" would not stand. Street
Commissioner John Burns, who is a
competent road and railroad man, vino
has had much experience in laying
track, both steam and electric on ma
cadam and pavement, was called upon
for his views and was enabled to SHOW
from his long experience that the
.girder" rail was the only feasible and
proper plan for a city street, where the
travel by vehicles must be considered.
The city, council will adhere to it's
announced decision in favor of the
"girder" rail The session was spirited
and interesting.
1t was brought out in the argument
that the cost of the II rails would be
SCI 900 and to put in the girder rail
about $4,000 or $4,000 more.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-08
Mrs. Eta White.

Mrs Eta White, wife of the late
George NJ White of Randolph. died at
her home on Pleasant street Randolph,
at > o'clock Wednesday morning, after
an illness of about two weeks, at the
age of sc years.
Mrs. White was the daughter of Daniel
and Fannie CASTOR and was born in Nor
rilgewock in 1872 She was a beautiful
woman, beloved by all because of her
genial disposition and fine Christian char
acter. She was an active member of the
Randolph Methodist Episcopal church
for many years and will be greatly miss
ed. One son, Ralph G. White of Ran
dolpb, survives.
The funeral will be held from the house
at > o'clock Friday afternoon, Rev. G. T..
Jones, pastor of the Randolph Methodist
Episcopal church, officiating.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-08
A NEW ELECTRIC ROAD.
Hearing on Proposed Line from Port
land to lewiston.

Auburn, Me, April IA hearing was
held at the grand jury room in the
County building Tuesday before the
Board of Railroad Commissioners or
the petition of the Portland, Gray &
Lewiston Railroad asking that the To-
cation for an electric road between
Portland and Lewiston be approved.
There was large attendance at the
hearing and all interests concerned
We're represented, including the Maine
Central and Grand Trunk Railroads
whose lines will be paralleled by the
proposed road. but no opposition was
presented to the granting of the petit
ton.
The representatives of the Maine Cen
trail suggested that the Electric Line
would draw it's patronage from the two
steam roads already connecting the two
cities, and suggesting that it was prop
er for the railroad commissioners tc
consider whether this was fair or not
The Grand Trunk representatives OBJ
jccted to the proposed grade crossing
of the Grand Trunk neaf Littlefield
suggesting that as the Grand Trunl
made curve at that point it would
make the crossing a death trap. Mem.
bers of the board of selectmen Of New
Gloucester and Gray appeared in fayol
of the petition.
.Iohn A. Morrill, of Auburn, for the
road, stated that the benefit of The
road to the terminals was to be con
sidercd. The people of Portland. Lew
iston and Auburn would use the roat
to travel to the outside towns, and thu
travel from the terminals would no
be limited to the two cities alone, bu
the people Of the towns along the lint
would use it to travel to Portland ant
Lewiston and for visiting between thu
towns themselves.
1t was stated that $1,000 people would
be accommodated by the road. Thu
length of the proposed road is IS miles
II of which is in the highway, and tn,
running time is to be an hour and !:
half The commissioners are to driv
over the route, as soon as practically
and before rendering their decision.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-08
Frederick Burmester.

Frederick Burmester passed away in
the hospital here yesterday of chronic
cystitis Mr.. Burmester was born in Ger
many Sept %. 1885, and came to this coun-
try when a young man, being employ ed
as a clerk in New York City. He enlisted
in Co. A. 103d n. Y. Inf. Nov. 8, 1862, and
served faithfully for three years, being
mustered out at Petersburg. Va, Nov. 2.
1865. He was admitted to the Home from
New York City May 6. 1896. About one
year ago he returned from a visit to his
old home in Germany.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-08
GIPsEY MOTHS SCOUTS
Will Complete Work in Gardiner To
day and Proceed to HaIIowelI.

Capt. TT. l.. Spinney, Ray w. Eastman,
and Maurice II. Blanchard are here scout
ing for gypsy moth egg clusters. The
work will probably be completed today
with favorable weather, after which the
inspectors will so to IIallowell. Capt.
Spinney, now of Bath, is we'll known
throughout New England, he having been
keeper of Segun light for - years.
Messrs. Eastman and Blanchard are Gar
diner boys, whose work with the State
Bureau of Entomology has already earned
them appreciation.
The gypsy moth has not the hold on the
State of Maine that the brown tail moth
has secured. the National Home being
the only place in this section of the State
where they have been found. The scout
ing which is being carried on at the pres
ent time is to determine whether any
places in this vicinity have become in
fected from the National Home. Up to
last evening no gypsy moth egg clusters
had been found in the city of Gardiner
and "A very thorough search has been
made for them.
The work here mentioned should not be
COMPOUNDED with the search for brown
tail moth nests. which is being carried on
by other experts connected with the Blu
rcau of Entomology.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-08
In the Municipal Court.

Two victims of intoxication were be-
fore the Gardiner municipal court
Wednesday morning One of them was
the Richmond man. who on the pre-
cedine dav had been released by Judge
Larrabee on condition that the man
at once redeem his promise TO go to
work. AS expected the court was not
to be imposed upon second time, and
the man received a fine which he was
unable to pay and was accordingly
committed to the Augusta Jail for Of
days. The second victim of alleged
"prune juice" paid his fine and was
released Ill
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-08
WEST GARDINER.

SPEARS CORNER-Idell Blaisdel
of Lewiston visited the Corner or
Tuesday,
Mr.. and Mrs. George w. Spear Went
to Richmond Tuesday to attend the
funeral of Mr.. Spears aunt.
An Easter concert will be given Sun.
day evening at the Free Baptist
church.
Joseph Philbrick of the Indiana rOaG
is having hard attack of the mumps
Barter Small of the Indiana road
went to Richmond Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-08

tack the vital organs, causing catarrh OF
the bladder, brick dust or sediment, in
the urine, head ache, back ache, lame
back, dizziness, sleeplessness, nervous
ness, or the kidneys themselves break
down and waste away cell by cell.
Bladder troubles almost always result
from arrangement of the kidneys and
better health i'll that organ is obtained
quickest by proper treatment of the kid
neys Swamp-Root corrects inability to
hold urine and scalding pain in passing It,
and overcomes that unpleasant necessity
of being compelled to go often through
the day, and to get up many times during
the night The mild and immediate effect
Of Swamp Root, the great kidney remedy
is soon realized. It stands the highest be-
cause of its remarkable health restoring
properties. A trial will convince anyone.
Swanp-Root is pleasant to take and is
sold by all druggists in ffty-cent and
one-dollar size bottles. You may have =
sample bottle and book that tells all
about it, both sent free by mail. Address,
DR.. Kilmer & Co., Binghamton, N. Y.
When writing mention reading this gen
erous Offer in this paper. Don't make
any mistake, but remember the name,
Swamp-Root ard don't let dealer sell
you something in place of Swamp Root
II you do you will be disappointed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-08

The overseers of the poor appointed
at the last meeting of the city govern
ment, consisting of Ben. Tenney, John
S. Hamilton and Luther +. Gray, met
yesterday afternoon and organized by
the election of John S. Hamilton as
chairman Mr.. Hamilton has served
the city on the committee for many
years and has proved himself a worthy
guardian of the city in looking after
the dependents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-08

1t was goodbye to the Catherine CT,
Wednesday, the fine speedy motor
boat being shipped by James Il. Gibson.
her former owner, to Harry FarWcll
of New Orleans, who recently pur-
chased the boat OF Mr.. Gibson. The
boat was Grated and provided with
skids on which to move it. when it is
taken from the car. A neat placard
told the destination of the boat the
names of it's former and new owners,
and a record of it's performances n
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-08

The feathered tribe of the Home Zoo
have been let out from their winter quar-
tiers and are enjoying the spring weather.
The ducks Immediately entered the pond
and by the stunts which they did it was
evident that they enjoyed the return to
their old haunts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-08

The postponed meeting of the Cobbos-
seecontee Teachers Club will be held at
the city government rooms at 40 o'clock
this evening. Mrs. Laura E. Richards
will be the speaker of the evening A fine
program has been provided.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-08

A full dress rehearsal of the great
play Rio Grande," which is to be pre-
sented here April at the City hall
was held last night Miss Andrews Of
Augusta is untiring in her efforts to
make the drama a success and the
are full of enthusiasm.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-08

A large attendance of the relatives
and friends of the deceased was
present at the funeral of the late Will
liam Marson, which was held at |
o'clock Wednesday afternoon at the
home of his daughter. Mrs. c. ID. Coz
burn, No. II Middle street. The
service was conducted by Rev. l.. u.
Clarke of the First Baptist church.
Interment was at East Pittston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-08

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Fogg returned
nome Wednesday from Bradford Mass,
where they went to visit their daugh-
ter. Mrs. Albert McCurdy. who recent
~ moved to that place from Nashua,
n Fl
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-08

Mrs. p. Quinlan and little daughter
arrived Wednesday from New York
and went at once to their home at
Smithtown. They have accompanied
Capt. Quinlan in the Augustus III. Bah
cock for about a year, making trips
to Galveston, Porto Rico and other
ports. Poor health was the reason why
Mrs. Quinlan has returned home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-08

The funeral of the late Stems S. Bemis
will be held from the Home chapel at 2
o'clock this afternoon, Rev. II. S. Bur-
rage officiating. Capt. Savage will COM
mand the escort.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-08

The Augusta Festival Chorus, composed
of local talent of the neighboring cities,
has been booked for April 16 at the Home
Opera house.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-08

DR.. and Mrs. Schuman arrived in
Washington Sunday from Florida, ac-
cording to a card which was received
in this city from DIR. Schuman. They
expect to be at home in Gardiner
shortly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-08

Danforth Lodge, \. F., o. r., held a
very successful meeting "Wednesday
evening. An extraordinarily large crowd
was present. Refreshments and dane
ing followed the meeting The com
mite" in charge consisted of L. 3
Scott, w. j, BulEer, W. F.. Johnson and
the success of the occasion was large
ly due 20 their efforts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-08

| Charles w. Messenger left Wednes-
day for Fall River, Mass, where he
| will join the Fall River baseball team
| for the summer