davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-24
A Communication.

Editors KennebeC Journal:
The time is close at hand when the
voters of this city will decide the cues
tion whether we have the Rines Hill and
Court street crossings abolished. This
should be a matter of very deep con-
Germ to every citizen of this town. Va
rious objections have been raised to the
matter, but I think that all feel that
the crossings should be abolished but
there seems to be a feeling of diSap-
pOintment that it does not include
Winthrop and Bridge streets as well.
/ think the Legislature was very con-
siderate and generous in voting $685. 900
of the States money toward this object
and it seems to me that the matter of
$4,000 which the city of Augusta will
be called upon to contribute towards
this matter is very small considera-
ton when we think Of the constant i'm
minent danger which foot passengers,
teams, to say nothing of those riding
on the electric cars are subjected to
every day. The fact is that no person
living will ever know the difference if
the $4,000 is voted. On the other hand
it seems to me to be almost criminal
for US to vote against the measure or
to fail to vote for it. For if we should
refuse at this time to vote the $4,000
to secure the abolition Of these cross
ingS and later on, an accident should
occur, we must certainly feel that we
are partially responsible.
According to the bill, the Maine Cen
trail is to do the work regardless of
cost and the city's responsibility ends
upon the payment of the $4,000. OBJ
lection is raised that it is going to
make an unsightly cut. When the
work is done, no one will know any
thing about whether there is cut or
not. 1t will be no more than going up
over the railroad tracks, you hardly
know there is track there. No one
calls the matter in question. 1t is TAX
en- as matter of public necessity.
If you will notice the plans drawn
and posted in the window of the Gran
tie National Bank, you will see they
are dated 1868, showing that the Maine
Central mas had this matter in hand for
some time but never until now have
they taken decided action in the mat
ter. This matter has passed the Legisla-
ture by agreement of all concerned and
1 hope that our citizens will turn out
en- mass and show their interest in
what has been done on the part of the
State and our legislators to relieve us
of these exceedingly dangerous cross
ings where at least two persons have
already met their death and the lives of
our citizens are imperilled every day.
I will say in closing that as matter
of fact more money will be dropped for
labor ana material into the pockets Of
our citizens than the city is asked to
contribute towards the completion of
the work.
(HIAPTE A NTJTTTLyEN
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-24
MAINE POSTAL CHANGES.

Washington, April 24.-Star service
schedules-Hamlin to Limestone
Leave Hamlin Tuesdays, Thursdays
and Saturdays sos a. M. Arrive
Limestone S.35 A. M. Leave Lime
stone Tuesdays. Thursdays and Sat
urdays 9 A. M. Arrive at Hamlin by
1890 P M. Effective May l, 1909
Rural delivery Observation-Disclosures
Point, York county, Route 1. Leave
$50 A. NJ Arrive at 8 P. M. Effective
June /, 1909.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-24

Prof. ]. E. McClintock, supervisor of
extension work at the University of
Maine, will lecture at the High school
building at 1915 this morning on
'School Gardening" While the lecture
is more especially for teachers, all who
are interested are cordially invited to
attend
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-24

Miss Y. Alberta Brann was very hap
PLY surprised by large party OF
friends Tuesday evening at her pleas
ant home on Northern avenue. An in
formal musicale was given after which
whist was enjoyed. Refreshments OF
coffee, cake and CONNECTIONS were serv-
ed. A most delightful evening was
passed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-24
LOCAL NOTICE.

The Progressive Spiritualist Society
will hold meetings in G. A. R. Hall
Water street Sunday April 25th. at 2.3t
and $50 P. NJ. DR.. Edgar w. Emerson
of Manchester, N. H., the lecturer and
medium. Music by Prof Theme and
Mrs. Dennis at $50 Public invited.
AIr24d1t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-24
Be Prepared for Emergencies.

When cold comes to you--or in your
family sudden chill--if you letit alone
you are making recovery hard. Ateaspoon-
full Of Perry Davis Painkiller in half glass
Of hot water or milk will be the thing tosave
later and greater trouble. This old reliable
family remedy sells by millions Of bottles
annually. Csc. (the new size) and SOC.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-24

Stakes were driven yesterday and
batter boards placed for the new
garage which will be erected on State
street for use in connection with the
Augusta House, and the work on the
building will be commenced at once.
The building will be located south of
the hotel and west of the Hose hose
house, setting in some distance from
the street. The hose house will be
moved later to some point yet to be
designated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-24

Rev. c. G. Moshers subject Sunday
morning will be: 1.-The Churches and the
Wage Farmers" Evangelistic service
at the Penny Memorial church Sunday
night. Miss Parker will render some
Of the hymns used in the Chapman-Al-
eXander meetings
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-24

\ The w. d. Hutchins Co. sold the fol-
lowing places yesterday: The green
house and dwelling of l.. B. Dingley,
Richmond, to F. L. Billings of Houlton
the Ariel Spear farm at Richmond to
William Benson of Massachusetts,: the
Frank W. Mcdonald farm in Albion to
H. C. Banks of Massachusetts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-24

Michael Bolduc has been assigned to
regular duty on the Augusta police
force and will begin work May 1 as d
member of the night squad. 1t is City
Marshal McFadden's purpose to so ar
range the work of the night squad that
from p. M until A. M. there will be
an officer at police headquarters all
the time
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-24

The Smith Grammar school baseball
nine will go to Waterville this morn
ing to play nine representing the
South Grammar school of that city,
and the Augusta boys are confident
that they will win.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-24

Monday afternoon will be the occa-
sion of the annual pound party at St
Marks home, and all friends are urged
to call at that time-to see the home,
bring gifts and to have tea.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-24

The Walkover shoe for men has be-
come famous through extensive adj
vertising. backed up by merit. You
can make a short-lived demand for a
much advertised article, but when
the demand increases each year be
sure quality, style and all the public
require in favorite shoe must be
embodied. F. l.. Hersey's success in
selling the Walkover shoe is pretty
good evidence of it's true value.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-24
CHARLES A. MILLIKEN

Frank p. Kendall, assistant secretary
of the Worcester Mutual Fire Insur-
ance Co of Worcester, Mass, was in
the city yesterday and appointed
Charles E. Downing representative of
the company for kennebec county. This
company has been doing business since
1923 and is one of the strongest of the
Massachusetts mutuals, having a sur
plus over all liabilities of over $50O, 900
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-24

Among the recent births which have
been recorded at the office of the city
clerk this week are the following: April
9. to Mr.: ard Mrs. Philemon Dumont, a
daughter; April IA, to Mr.. and Mrs.
Stanislas Lamontagne a son; April Is,
to Mr.. and Mrs Joseph Dostie, a
daughter; April 90, to Mr.. and Mrs.
Marcel Thibodeau, a son; April q, to
Mr.. and Mrs. Alden Grafton, a son; to
Mr. and Mrs Octave Thibodeau, a son.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-24

Daniel c. Stanwood of Boston will
give an address on "Some Curiosities
of Old Testament Manuscripts" at the
Congregational church on Sunday
evening at 7.3O o'clock. All who
heard his delightful and interesting
lecture on Darwin" some weeks ago
will welcome this opportunity to hear
him again.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-24

Despondent because he was out of
work, Cleophas Forth committed sui
eide Friday at his home in Biddeford.
He was so years old and had large
family. He was employed formerly as
a carder in the Pepperell mills.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-24
The extensive line Of high grade

The extensive line Of high grade
pianos of many manufacturers makes
to be found in Melville Smiths music
hall leaves no excuse for citizens of
the Kennebec valley cities seeking for
or buying a piano in the large cities
Home" is d pretty good place IN
which to leave your money when
merchants are as enterprising as
many in Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-24

Next Sunday there will be held the
regular services at the Methodist
Church. Some distinguished official of
the General Conference is expected to
preach morning and evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-24

II. c. True knows the usefulness of a
gas range and has purchased one of
the Kennebec Light & Heat Co. to use
in his home on North street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-24

Register of Probate Ralph w. Leigh
ton went to Mt. Vernon yesterday af-
ternoon fer weekend visit to his old
home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-24

Register Of Deeds Leon o. Tebbetts
and State Auditor Charles P. Hatch
have gone to Lake Maranacook upon a
week end fishing trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-24

Hon. F. w. Plaisted left yesterday
afternoon for Philadelphia and will be
absent several days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-24

A number of improvements are being
made this spring in the interior of the
Jail and about the Jail grounds. The
improvements include cement floors in
the kitchen, hallway and guard room
and concrete walk from the rear
door of the kitchen towards the stable
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-24
Saturday, April "a, 1909.


No service will be held Q
Jewett's schoohouse Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-24
Telepjsone

Cards Of thanks, obituary notices. re-.
buttons Of respect, etc, will be
charged at the rate Of ten cents per
line. No charge less than Is cents.
All advertising snnounesmssts Of en-
entertainments whose object II the
raising Of nancy. viii be charged at
the rate OF fifteen cents . line.
Advertising notices, news form will Be
excluded from our local columns.
except such - refer to advertisers
occupying space In our advertising
columns and win be run under q
separate head On one Of the local
pages.
Subscribers who fall to receive the
journal promptly will confer q favor
by notifying the office Immediately.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-24

Local and Business Tips.
At William Youngs fish market big
drop in Holsters.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-28
EDWARD SURELY ALSOP JODGE
ROLE OF MEDIATOR UNDOUBT.
EDLY ACCEPTED.
No Official Invitation or Acceptance
Yet, Of Course, as Agreement to
Mediate Is Just Reached.

LONDON, November 27.-A high au-
thority stated tonight that King Edward
had not been invited as yet to arbitrate
the dispute between the United States
and Chile
The latest official information re-
ceived in London is to the effect that
the protocol between the two countries
has not been finally agreed upon. I'm
til this Is accomplished 1t Is held here
that to formally invite any one to ar
bitrate the matter would be premature.
Edward Surely Alsop Mediator.
Confirmation Of the report that the
King of England is to act as arbitrator
in the Alsop claim which has been a
vexed subject of controversy between
the United States and Chile for more
than a quarter century was not given
out by the State Department last night.
1t was pointed out. however, that the
agreement to leave the matter to the
British monarch would scarcely have
been reached without first sounding the
arbiter as to his willingness to serve.
This, in itself. is accepted here as mean
ing that King Edward already has an
nounced his willingness to accept the
task and decide the controversy.
There is evident satisfaction in dip
lomatic circles over the outcome of the
affair. 1t is believed now that the final
determination of the matter will short
ly be reached.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-28
FIGHTS FIRE WHILE ABLAzE
SEAMAN ON REVENUE CUTTER
SAVES HIS SHIP.
Displays Fortitude and Presence Of
Mind While Alone on
Night Watch.

Seaman George Arnold, attached to the
revenue cutter Mackinac, displayed forth
tude and presence of mind OF a high
character in fire of peculiar origin that
occurred on the vessel November 10 last
Seaman Arnold. while on watch at night,
had occasion to visit the after hold Of
the vessel. He went aft with a lantern,
which he placed on deck near the hatch
raised the hatch cover and started down
the iron ladder The hold was then en-
tirely dark. AS he reached the foot Of
the ladder he was suddenly enveloped in
flames. Disregardng for the time his
own welfare, thinking only OF the safety
of the ship, he held his breath. closed his
eyes and put out the fire. Then. with
his own clothing and hair burning, he
jumped overheard and swan ashore
The afterhold was used as storeroom
and contained the usual ship chandlery
stores The receptacles containing in
f1ammabfe articles were well closed .and
there was no evidence Of leakage.
Too Ill to Give Cause Of Fire.
The hold had been ventilated as often
as weather conditions permitted and had
been repeatedly visited by members OF
the crew during the previous few days.
There was no damage done to the ves-
sci and no explanation has been given as
to the cause of the fire, as Seaman Arnold
was SO severely burned that he was not
able to give a complete account of the ac-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-28
FATHER, MOTHER AND SON DEAD
TRIPLE MURDER COMMITTED
NEAR FRoNTENAc, KAN.
Officers Have No Clue to the Per-
petrator Of the Horrible
Crime.

Special Dispatch to The Star
FRONTENAC, Kan. November ga
lonely road mile north of here was the
scene OF a triple murder and an assault
on woman some time last night The
dead are Mr.. and Mrs. William Bork and
their two-year-old son.
The attack on Mrs. Bork is the sup
posed motive of the crime. Bork, pre-
sumably, was killed while trying to de-
fend his wife.
Mr. and Mrs. Borl and their child were
last seen alive late last night when they
started to drive home to Frontenac from
the home of Mrs. Bork's mother. two
miles in the country. This morning their
horse and buggy were found standing in
the roadway at a deserted spot by q
group OF miners on their way to work.
In the bottom was discovered the. dead
body of the child, with bullet wound in
It's head.
Other Bodies Found Later.
Hastily pursuing their investig tions the
miners came across the body of Bork ly-
ing in the middle of the road some dis
tance away. Bork had been shot once
in the head and twice in the body. A
trail through the dust plainly led the
miners to cOrnfield q, hundred feet
farther away. The woman had been at
tackled and then shot through the heart.
Mrs. Bork had fought hard for her life.
Along the trail to the cornfield were
found both the slippers she had worn.
ribbons from her hair and her cloak.
There had been desperate struggle in the
field.
1t is supposed that Bork was first
killed. The indications were that he had
been shot az he sat in the buggy and
that he fell from his seat to the road
Coroner Dudley, Sheriff Merrlwether
and County Attorney Wooley hurried here
from Pittsburg as soon as they heard of
the crime. The bodies were brought into
town and an inquest held this afternoon.
Bloodhounds were sent to be used in an
effort to trace the slayer, but there was
no clue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-28
Col. Heistand Goes to Philippines.

Col. III. O. S. Heistand, adjutant gen.
eral who has just been relieved from
duty on the staff of Maj. Gen. Wood.
commanding the Department of the East
at New York. passed through this city
yesterday on his way to the Philippines
where he will become adjutant general of
the Philippines Division. He called at
the War Department and received
his final instructions. He will leave to-
night for San Francisco. He has been
succeeded as adjutant general of the De-
partment of the East by Col. George An
drews, recently stationed at Chicago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-28
HIGH ALTITUDE KILLS HORSES.
Trackmen Lose Valuable Racers
From Change of Climate.

Ell PASO, Tex. November 27.-Several
horses which have been shipped here for
the Jaurez, Mex, race meeting scheduled
to open December 1 have died. owing to
the high altitude.
MARITIME, owned by A. T. Vandeter, and
May Hanley. owned by John Farris, died
TODAY, and Ludhiana. owned by John
Merkelein, died yesterday. The latter
horse was valued at $4,000.
Recently a Morgan stallion, valued at
$1,000, on exhibition here. died of pneu-
monia, and Pajorita, owned by H. G..
Bedwell is seriously Ill with the same
ailment 1t is believed the horses caught
cold while crossing the Rocky mountains
and the high altitude here aggravated the
trouble,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-28
STOPS WORK ON WIRES.
Failure Of Dynamo Engine Gives
Rise to Earthquake Rumor.

SAN FRANCISCO. November 27.-The
failure of an engine in one of the big
power houses, caused by a low tide shut
ting of the water from the condenser. in
terrupted all telegraphic and telephone
communication with the outside world for
about twenty minutes tonight and gave
rise to flood of rumors throughout the
country that the interruption had been
caused by an earthquake. AS soon as
the trouble in the power house was re-
paired and communication restored many
kilograms Of inquiry from all parts of the
country deluged the local telegraph
and press offices.
The fact that Portland. Los Angeles
and Salt Lake telegraph offices reported
to their eastern connections that they
could not raise San Francisco on any
wires tended to give some color to the
OF an earthquake.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-28
AFRAID TO TESTIFY.
Negro Soldiers Fear to Go Before
brownsville Court.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
GALVESTON. Tex. November 27-Be-
cause Of threats that they would be killed
if they ever returned to BROWNSVILLE, the
negroes who composed the three Infantry
companies at Fort Brown In August,
1906, will not testify before the military
court of inquiry, now In session at
Brownsville.
The court is reviewing the investigation
for the third time into the raid three
wears ago. Notices were sent to the
discharged soldiers that they would be
given an opportunity to testify in their
defense. but they have answered that life
has no charms for them In the Rio
Grande valley.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-28
SPANS TROOPS RECALLED.
Government to Gradually Relin-
quish Campaign Against Morocco.

MADRID. November 2T.-The cabinet
has decided gradually to recall the troops
from Morocco and TO Gend the reservists
home Immediately Premier Moret y
Prendergast, in an interview tonight said
that Spain. having attained its end. would
not continue to forward the campaign.
The Spanish government had enough to
do to civilize the small territory already
occupied.
Referring to Spains relations with Por-
tugal. the premier said that a great step
had been taken in the direction Of fra
ternai rapprochement and closer COM
mercial ties.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-28
zELAYA SAID TO HAVE FLED.
Bluefelds Report Announces That
Mareira Succeeds Him.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
NEW ORLEANS. La, November a.
That Zelaya has resigned the presidency
of Nicaragua and had fled to Ecuador
was the report received here late tonight
by cable from Bluefields by DR.. L. Sc
quiera, consul general at this port for
the provisional government Of Nicaragua.
.'Zelaya has stepped out and his place
has been taken by Madeira" the cable
read.
1t was further stated that Zelaya car
ried S2,UUO.U0 with him. This Is not sat
isfactory to the revoiutionists," said Sc
qLlera, the rebellion Will be continued
as Madeira is tool of Zelaya and will
carry out his policies
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-28

tion that the chamber should discuss the
question.
James F. Oyster was substantially of
the opinion expressed by Mr.. Brown
Resolution Is Withdrawn.
Seeing the adverse sentiment. Mr.. Shan
non withdrew his resolution and substi-
tuted the one which will result in the
meeting Thursday evening. 1t was at
discuss the question of presenting six
names to the President. This was
changed to four, then to Ave. and finally
the board decided to call the meeting to
let the members of the body discuss the
advisability of presenting names OF gen.
tlemen" for the positions.
Whether or not the chamber VIII adopt
the measure harmoniously or anywhere
near unanimously is an open question.
The effort will be made by those in favor
of securing what they can of public senti-
ment to hold citizens conventions or some
form Of election.
Just as sure as this move is made de-
clared one, certain Of the directors. and
probably some of the members, will block
the move by every means possible Ii
would seem, therefore, that an interesting
evening of debate is on the calendar for
Thursday.
President Guides Statement.
Before the discussion yesterday after
noon President GUIDE made very plain
statement that he was much hurt by the
whisperings of several members of the
Chamber of Commerce that he was using
the organization to further his own ends
with the President. He stated that he did
not call the meeting of his own volition,
but was asked to call it by some of the
directors.
The directors present were Messrs. Ru-
dolph Bone, Harper, Weller. King, An
drews, Sinclair, Oyster, Droop, Shannon,
Dulin, Guide, Brown and Porter.
At the close of the meeting the directors
gave Mr.. Sinclair, chairman of the COM
mittee on municipal legislation. authority
to have 1000 copies of the committee S
recent report printed and circulated
among the members Of the chamber.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-28
MOB HANGS NEGRO.
Execution by Lynchers Two Hours
After Discovery Of Crime.

SHREVEPORT. La. November 81
Two hours after Henry Rachel. a negro,
had attempted assault upon a seven
year-old girl here today. he was hanged
been captured by a sheriff's posse and
bloodhounds. and was being taken to
prison at West Shreveport when the mob
overpowered his captors and hanged Ra-
chel from a street car trestle. Jennie
Mcmillan, the negro's victim. and the
girls companion Identified Rachel.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-28

cident. The matter will, however, be in
vestfgated by the commanding officer.
First Lieut.. L. G.. Covel who has been
on duty at the headquarters OF the serv-
ice in Washington, left the department
on November %, having been relieved by
Second Lieut.. F. l.. Austin