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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-03-19

kovs to Hon. w. Fl. Newell, chairman
% the board OF trustees.
Nj penncil Will then Introduce Col.
C. II. Osgood. chairman of the dedica-
tory committee, who will take charge
O. the EXERCISES, the dedication COM
mittrc being: Col. Charles II. Osgood,
Hon. george G. Wing of Auburn Hon.
A. NJ. Spear of Gardiner, John f. Hill
of Augusta. Hon. William r. Haines
OF Wato"Villr
Col. Osgood will first introluc" j.
Putnam Stevens Of Portland, the I'M
y alal marshal and q past potentate
of Kora Temple. who will dedicate the
structure. 1t was planned to have this
ceremony in charge of Edward ]. AL
dcrman of cedar Rapids. Iowa, the i'm
rciiAl potcntate. but word has been
received that he cannot reach here by
Friday.
Dana S Williams of Lewiston VIII
deliver the Grafton.
Hon. James S. Blake of Boston, past
llustrious potcntatc of Aloppo Tenn
pie. VIII speak to the sentiment
"kora's Mother
George D. Rabbit of Albany. n. v.
past ilustrious potentate of kora rem
pie. will speak to the sentiment,
X ora, Father"
Hon. Ira G. Iicrsey Of H"nton,
grand master of tn" !. 9. O. F.. OF
Aiaiur. will follow with brief remarks.
There may he other speakers.
THE traditional banquet will be serv-
cd about 6 O'Clock, after which there
NH Ia. q short business session. fol
IoNcd by the initiation. a large mum
Der of novioes are booked to cross the
desert sands under the leadership Of
| the oriental guide. The Arab patrol anu
! band viii be in attendance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-03-19

Lewiston, Me- March lS.-(SpeciaD.-
The program of the festivities and Ger
eronies attending the dedication OF
Fora Temple, the new home oi the
Mystic Shrine, hogan here this evening"
when from 71J until s n reception was
rendered at which hundr' DIS We're pres
snt. A sumptuous banquet followed 1T
S0clOck ard at dancing began.
Just before the line was formed to the
banquet hall Illustrious Potentate Well
Hgon Sprague of Portland presented K.
E Atwood, the retiring potentat", with
solid gold jewel with u diamond set
ting
Music for the dancing was furnished
W Payne q Plummer's Orchestra of a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-03-19

Work on this elegant building, which
stands at the junction OF Maine and
Sabattus streets. was begun May ..
1905. The building is 1856 feet in length
ana "a feet frontage. 1t is built of
brick With trimmings of terra Gotta,
The architecture is an adoption of the
Moorish. both exterior and interior,
and reflects great credit upon the de
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Boston Forecast.

Boston. March Forecast for
Boston and vicinity: Friday increas-
ing cloudiness, followed by rain in the
late afternoon or night; warmer; Sat
ur,lay rain, followed by clearing Nari-
able winds becoming southcrly and
westerlV
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-03-19
CLEVELAND DAY.
Notable Gathering on I'D
Anniversary Of Birth,
Pres. Taft, Chief Justice Full.
Ter, Gov, Hughes and Others
Honor Late Presidents Memory by
Presence and Words.

New York, March ls-Notable culogies
were rendered today to mark the 72d an
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THE WEATHER.
FAIR AND WARMER.

Washington. March 1S.-F'orecast
for New England: Fair and warmer
Friday; rain or snow Saturday. vari-
able winds, shifting TO moderat" east.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-03-19
7-2O-4

increased sales in January and Feb
Iuafy upwards of 100000 Outseihng all
Wner lOc cigars In New England.
factory. Manchester. N. II.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-03-19
rOOAY'S JOURNAL CONTENTS
Pace One.

Page One.
Eines Hill Crossing Bill Reported to Leg
Standardization Resolve Fails to Pass
House-president Speaks al Cleveland
Memorial Meetings Malta Says Consul
Iishop viii Lose His Life~Dedica,ion
Pail at kora Temple. Lewiston.
Pase Two.
TELEGRAPH AND GENERAI.-Bel-
fast High School Seniors Start on Wash
ington Trip-Commttee Hearings-Gardi-
ner Locals.
Page Three.
LOCAI.-Gardiner. IialloWell and Ma
tional Home Local News.
Page Four.
LEGISLATIVE-Proc of Maine
House and Senate.
Page Five.
Observation-Disclosures of Maine
House and Senate.
Page Six.
EDITORIAL--The Willow Industry
The New Collector of Charleston-The
Fines Hill Crossing-A School Boys Idea
OF It-Maine Gossip-Press Comment.
Page Seven.
CLASSIFIED ADs--Wanted-T Let
For Sale-Lost-Real Estate-Hoteis-
County News-Notes Of Books and Au-
thors.
Page Eight.
LOCAI4-Waterville Fairfield. Oakland,
Skowhegan and Pittsfield Local News.
Page Nine.
LEGISLATIVE-Proc of Maine
House and Senate.
Page Ten,
LOCAL-Amusements Clerks
V. in from Railway Clerks at Bowling
Death of Mrs VIM. c. Maguire-National
Commander-in-Chief of L. V. U. Given
Reception and Presents on Occasion of
cd misunderstanding Address on
kindergarten Work.
Page Eleven.
LOCAL AND GENERAL-Local Items
County News from Kennebec, Lincoln,
Somerset and graph.
Page Twelve.
TELEGRAPH-Tariff Bill Reported
Without Amendment to .61st Congress-
The Census Bill-Joseph Tobin Held by
Lewiston Police-Sharon, Pa, Boy Kid
mapped and $4,000 acknowledgements.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-03-19

Palermo, March 1S.-The remains OF
Joseph Petrosini is still in the NOR
tuary chamber Of the Rotoli cemetery
at the disposal of w. H. Bishop, the
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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-03-25
SWAIN BAREs LOVE. TO WORLD.
Eerbboned in Gay Knots, EnbIen7s of
Identification, Hoosier Walks the
Streets Seeking Bride.

Logansport, Ind, March 23.-Two
bows of ribbon, each yard long, one
red and one blue, did not succeed III
securing a bride for Frank Perroni,
who devoted two days to parading
Logansport looking for a girl who had
promised to meet him here and mar
ry him.
A letter Perroni received said that
as the writer had never seen him she
must have some means of identifying
him. Perroni, a widower with two
children, quit his work and came to
Logansport from Royal Center adorn-
ed with two lovers knots that reached
halfway across the sidewalk
The bridegroom-to-be rose at dawn
and marched UP and down
the streets until midnight. He repeat
ed this yesterday but the signer of the
note, who had promised to wear blue
skirt, red waist and a red rose did
not appear.
Perroni was followed by eager
crowds wherever he went, all anxious
to see the meeting between two afil
tiles
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-03-25
BaffIed but not Deceived.

Whats your name?" he duieried
Jones" answered Willie. true to
his kidnaper friend
But Mahoney was not to be fooled
He called his friend Ramsey over from
annthar mart of tha car and -shnpzed
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-03-25
BIG DEMONSTRATION WHEN
WILLIE WHITLA ARRIVES IN
SHARON AFTER ADVENTURE
cLASPED IN PARENTS ARMS.
ONE ARREST is MADE,
BUT ALIBI is PROVED
SURRENDER OF CHILD TO FAITH
Err AFTER ARRANGEMENTS FOR
PAYMENT OF RANSOM is MADE
REMAINS A MYSTERY.

Cleveland, o., March 20. -
James p. Whitla and son "BiIIy"
left this morning for their home
in Sharon, Pa, escorted to the
railroad station by cheering
crowds Of people. The kidnapped
youngster was cIasped closely in
the arms of his father from the,
moment they left the hotel until
they reached the train.
Youngstown, o., March %. =
Joseph Wess, the local theatrical
promoter who was suspected of
being implicated in the Whit!a
case, was released early today,
having proved a complete aIibi.
Sharon, Pa, March %. Willie
WhitIa arrived here at 1906. A
crowd of fully 5000 persons ex-
tended the boy demonstration of
greeting. A cheering and singing
crowd followed the boy and his
father to the Whi:la horne.
6IoiuCSo was ~ oStiSollJ a.
standstill, the public schools were
dismissed and Notification that
will last until late tonight was
given full sway. Within short
time the party arrived at the
Whitla residence where second
large crowd, which had conereeat-
ed throughout the morning was in
evidence. When the boy and his
father attempted to alisht from
the cab they were in the midst of
remarkable demonstration. Tears
were in many eyes and all Shar-
on seemed mad with joy.
With difficulty the father and
The boy and others of the party
succeeded in extricating them
selves from the crowd and went
into the house. Here the mother,
who. had been patiently waiting,
affectionately clasped the child to
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-03-25
GREAT DEMONSTRATION WHEN
Ex-PRESIDENT TAKES STEAMER
HAMBURG FOR NOTABLE AFRl-
CAN HUNT OUTING.
DODGES A QUESTION
AS TO FUTURE PLANS
EXCUSES REPORTERS WHEN ONE
ASKS IF HE WILL RUN FOR
PRESIDENT AGAIN; SENDS TAFT
PARTING MESSAGE.

New York, March %. Ex-Presi-
ed here at S:3S o'clock this morning
from Oyster Bay. They went by auto
mobile to the Twenty-third street sta
ton of the Hudson tunnel and took a
train to Hoboken Roosevelt was
caught in a crush on the pier and lost
his hat and a small leather case
which he carried in his pocket. A large
force of police restored order and es-
corted Roosevelt back to the gang
plang and recovered his lost articles
for him. Roosevelt was not hurt.
Dock and Steamer Decorated.
The day opened fine with sharp
and bracing westerly wind The Ham
burgs band Of ten pieces was on the
promenade deck Of the steamship be-
fore 8 q. m, playing the Star
Spangled Banner" and the Watch on
the Rhine" Hundreds of flags were
hosted aloft and the ship put in full
dress.
The pier at which the Hamburg lay
was decorated with bunting and flags,
and the gangway to the first cabin
w as III dpSei Will fAlilSi lSoh iiSSoo Ia
honor of Roosevelt.
The last outfit of the Roosevelt par.
ty was stored in the ships hold early
today. Ali Roosevelt's personal eff
fects we're taken to the suite which he
and Kermit will occupy during the
voyage. Photographs of President
Taft and several members of the
Roosevelt family had been placed on
the walls of the parlor suite during
the night.
Swamped With Letters.
Roosevelt gave short talk to the
newspaper men on board the Ham
burg:
Now, gentlemen, I am glad to see
| YOU he said. There is one thing
desire very much to have you say FOL
me. There's an immense mass of mai
on board this steamship which ha;
come to me which I have not beer
able to open, and much of which l vii
not be able to open for some time
Since left the White house I have
received about 5000 or 5000 letters
Four-ffths of these l have not ever
seen My thanks to the people who
sent them is, however, none the less
l wish you would say for me that i
will be only a waste of time for an!
one to write to nae while | am in AT
RIGA. Again l say I deeply appreciate
abe courtesy Of those who have writ
ten me, and take this occasion t.
give them my thanks
Dodges Question of Future Plans.
One of the reporters in the part
broke into the conversation with tn
intersection:
Some one told me, colonel, tina
YOU are going to, be our next pres
i dent"
! Roosevelt Immediately threw u
both hands and exclaimed. good bye
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-03-25
A SAD WEEK.

The year has gloomily begun
For Willie Weeks, a poor mans
Sun.
He was beset with bill and dun
And he had very little
Mon.
This cash, said he, won't pay my dues,
I've nothing left but ones and
Tues,
A bright thought struck him and he
said,
The rich Miss Gold Rocks will
But when he paid his court to her
She lisped but firmly said, No
Thur
"Alas," he said then I must die;
I'm done. I'll drown! I'll burn! I'll
Fri
They found this glove and coat and
hat.
The coroner upon them then
University Press
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-03-25
40 Pounds of Beer
is in the City on
Circus Business

= Il 3 - y =
Good, overfloWing, efferves-
cling spirits were in the city to-
day and could be seen almost
anywhere. One hundred and for
ty pounds of Beer arrived in OF
tunnwa this morning from keo-
sauqua and was taken to the
EaIlingalI hotel where it has
been dispensing Itself. freely to-
day while in the enactment of
business. at" Is Tobias Beer,
Gentry's genial Iowa bill poster
from keosauqua, who is looking
up old acquaintances in OF. /,
tun1Wa.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-03-25
LAID TO REST
Funeral of Mrs. George Doherty Took
Place This Morning
at $3.50,

at $50.
With her six nephews as pail bear
ers, Mrs. Edith, wife of George H.
Doherty, was laid in her last resting
place amid the peace and quiet OF
Calvary cemetery this morning. The
impressive service of the Catholic
church for the departed was held in
ST Patrick's church, of which parish
tho decedent was a faithful and zeal.
GUS member. Requiem high mass was
celebrated by the pastor, Rev. Father
James Bulger, at $50 o'clock, after
which the funeral cortege wendell it's
way to Calvary cemetery. The pail
bearers were Aloysius, John and Hen.
ry Schwartz, Leo Doherty, John Bon
gers and Dan McHugh.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-03-25
Italians Honor Roosevelt.

The notable feature of the reception
on the steamer was the tribute to the
ex-president by the italian chamber of
commerce of New York city. This
body presented tablet bearing on
one side the portrait of the ex-presi-
dent and on the other a scene of the
Sicilian earthquake and a representa-
tive goddess of peace placing a
wreath on Roosevelt's head The tab
let was a tribute of thanksgiving for
the generous help given by the
United States to the Italian earth
quake sufferers. One of the last
things Roosevelt did before the
steamer left the dock was TO send a
telegram to President Taft &C
knowledging the receipt of several
fine pictures and message of good
cheer. The telegram read:
Parting thanks, love and sincerity"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-03-25

Cleveland, O., March 23. = Willie
Whitla has been returned to his faith
er.
The demanded ransom of $4,000
has been paid.
The kidnapers guaranteed immunity
from prosecution by the care-broken
father have been allowed to 20 free.
And over the whole proceedings
there is a certain mystery which baf-
fes the police of the entire country.
These were the closing develop
ments yesterday in this extraordinary
kidnapping case.
Unwilling to jeopardize further the
safety of his boy among the gang who
had successfully eluded q search con-
Quoted by thousands, J. c. Whitla
again eagerly acceded to the terms of
the kidnapers.
Negotiations of Recovery.
Negotiations for the recovery of the
lad were conducted in small candy
store in the East End. Whitla carried
the money there at 2 o'clock in the
afternoon. Then he returned to the Ho.
tel Hollenden
Promptly at $3.50 o'clock last night
Willie Whitla appeared in the lobby
of the hotel This was in keeping with
the agreement made by the father, the
terms of which were proposed by a
mysterious woman, agent for the kid
napers.
The boys story of the affair and
what had taken place since his cap
ture while on his way to school in
Sharon, Pa, is oddly disjointed. AL
though told in careless, schoolboy
fashion, there is much in it that sug
gests censorship.
| AS was specified by the kidnape1
to Mr.. Whitla. the boy was placed or
street car on the outskirts of the
after o'clock. Two boys, G. w. Ram
sey and Edward Mahoney, recognized
the lad on the car and, taking hin
in charge, conducted him to his father
who was in waiting, according to :
prearranged plan which he had follow
ed at the dictation of the kidnapers.
The boy wandered about the hote
lobby unannounced for several min
utes, asking bellboys for his father
before the latter knew his son was il
the big foyer.
The moment the anxious paren
heard that a strange boy was in the
hotel sauntering in aimless fashion
he rushed across the lobby, graspet
him in his arms and smother hi
face. with kisses.
Seek to Disguise Lad.
An attempt had been made to dis
guise the lad. He wore a pair O
smoked glasses and a large tan cap
which was pulled down over his ears
and his father said it would have beef
difficult to have recognized the DO,
in such q garb had he passed him OF
the street.
} Willie is in perfect health. He say
that he has been we'll treated ant
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-03-25
Question From a Democrat.

Louisville CONFECTIONERY: Secre
tary Dickinson has answered Judge
Dunno. But why should anyone have
answered Judge Dunne2
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-03-25
Yes. We Know That.

Arkansas Gazette: The record shows
that more explorers and hunters have
gone into Africa than have come back.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-03-25

her breast and for several min
utes they chung to one another
and sobbed.
Crying and husgine the little
fellow the mother shoWered him
with kisses and seemed reluctant
to leave him from her arms to an
sWer the calls Of the multitude
gathered in front of the house.
After being In the house five min
utes the entire Whtla family came
out to the front porch and posed
for photograph.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-03-25

gentlemen, good bye but he was
smiling when the interview was
closed
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-03-25
Fine S Darwin Book Gully"

Though most of Mr. Roosevelt's
time has been taken in the prepare
ton of his trip, he devotes all his
spare moments to reading Darwin's
book, The Voyage of H. M. S. Beag-
le." which he carries constantly in his
pocket. On the train, riding between
New York and Oyster Bay yesterday,
Mr.. Roosevelt plunged with great zest
into the volume and paid no attention
to his fellow passengers. He descrIb-
ed the book as bully and advised
all the correspondents to read it.
a pretty incident showing MI
Roosevelt's love for children and his
gagged, to amuse them was shown on
the return trip home yesterday on the
railroad. The former chief magiS-
trate had taken his seat in the ordin-
AIRY passenger coach and was bus;ly
engaged with his book, when Mrs.
Warren Bowman, wife Of the Metho-
dist minister at Oyster Bay, with her
year old daughter Ruth, walked
through the train in search of a seat.
This is Mr.. Roosevelt" said Mrs.
Bowman, stopping in front of the for
mer president, and then she intro
duced herself. In the meantime lit
tie Ruth had clambered up on the va
cant seat beside Mr.. Roosevelt and
was staring at him with great, open
eyes. Mr. Roosevelt was delighted
and patted the little girl on both
cheeks, and asked her to spell his
name, which she did to Mr.. Roo Sc
velt's great amusement.
Coy Wants to Go With Him.
Ruth has little brother named
Willis" said Mrs. Bowman, land he is
always talking about wanting to go to
Africa with you and shoot lions
Il wish I could take him along,
said the former chief executive and
then, turning to the little year old
girl, drew from his pocket two shin.
ing half dollars and said to Ruth:
Here is something for you and
here is something for Willis
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1909-07-29

holding a secret meeting at the
Office of M. A. Householder when
it was charged by resolution that
A. L. Majors had been derelict
Tin the performance of his duty in
the enforcement of the liquor law
and had not been true to the
pledges of the party platform.
The resolution there adopted and
forwarded to the attorney gener-
al we say was not justified by
the facts, was uncalled for and
unwarranted."
AS the committeeman were
called upon each one stated that
up to January 1, 1909, the law
had been flagrantly violated in
their sections, but that under Mr..
Majors administration the sa-
looms had been closed and closed
tight and that at this time the
law was being rigidly enforced.
The committeeman from Scam
mon reported Scammon absolute
ly free from open saloons. The
committeeman from Weir report
ed that town dry, as a chip, as
did also the other committeeman
from the other towns and town
ships. In fact ALL the commit
teemen reported the saloons
closed, and the law enforcement
people feeling satisfied that Mr..
Majors is doing his duty and do
ing it we'll.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1909-07-29
The Magic Mirror.

I went one night with my high
priced thirst to loaf In the booze
bazar, and as ] sampled the old
red dope I leaned on the hand
some bar. My purse was full of
the good long green, and my rail-
ment was smooth and new, and I
looked as slick as a cabbage rose
that's kissed by the nice wet dew.
Behind the bottles mirror stood,
as large as your parlor floor, and
l looked and looked in the shining
glass, and wondered and looked
some more. My own reflection
did not appear, but there where
it should have been, l saw the
form of a cringing bum all crum-
pied and soaked with. gin. His
nose was red and his eyes were
dim, unshorn was his swollen
face, and l thought it queer such
a seedy DO would come to so
smooth a place. / turned around
for a better look at this efigy of
despair, and nearly fell in a little
heap, for the efigy wasn't there.
The barkeeper laughed, ITS the
Magic Glass;" he said, with a
yawn; 1T shows a man
how he's apt to look years hence
when his roll is gone!"-Walt
Mason -----
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1909-07-29

instead Of arriving with a combination
OF rush and tumble. His father ex'
changed glances with his mother as
Carter entered the room.
WELL" said Cartsr's father. fIA
this really you? That's right-hold
your head up like that all the time and
get rid OF that habit of ducking which
I've spoken to you about so often
What are you getting red over 1t far?'
Don't tease him." protested Carriers
mother. You look very nice, Carter.
/ believe you've really got your hair
parted straight, tool"
Carter grumbled something mar
ticulate as he attacked his soup. oc-
casionally his parents surveyed one
another Questloningly. There was a
strange atmosphere about Carter.
Some Of his friends happened in that
evening and the young man quite dis
t,nguished himself as a host.
eHss changing" said his mother,
But / don't understand why. 1t Is
certainly queer. 1t isn't like Carter!"
When the elder Dibby, glancing at
his son the next evening from over his
paper, caught a remarkable glisten on
that youths hitherto carlessly kept
iiuger nails his jaw dropped and he
bent forward to stare. Later he ap-
preached Mrs. pibby with a pale and
evidently troubled face.
Mother" he whispered, glaRelnk
back in the library to make sure that
his son did not hear him. Garter
Carter has had his nails manicured!
Yes, truly"
That settled It. A startling change
had overtaken their son and heir and
Il was theirs to question why-and get
no answer out Of the hooking atmos-
pkeFe, Mrs. Dibby was decidedly WoF.
rled.
IF there was only good reason for
IT," she said, as she went to straight
en- Carriers dressing case and found
Il in neat and appalling order. 1T
seems SO Queer-and he sent his other
suit TO be pressed this morning."
She wiped her eyes and stared nut
Of the window. AS she stared her
tears dried. 8
Before her, down on the street came
Carter, radlatlng sDotless perfection
az to garb and deep devotion q O.
oounteuance as he bent tendeIiy oVoI
tie attractive specimen Of feminlnltl
uaik'ne beside him. Il vas ne
rsanoIi f|rlel oI bis best chm
HeIi IA.