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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-25


Waylaid BY Wireless, A Suspicion, A
Warning, A Sporting Proposition. and
A Transatlantic Pursuit by Edwin Pal
mer, author of the famous wireless
scene in the play, Via Wireless" il
Illustrated by Edmund Frederick, Cloth:
Price $3.50: Boston: Small, Maynard &
Company.
This is story Of exceptional and alb
sorbils interest, growing out a mystery
that grows constantly more and more
perpleXing and apparently impossible
of satisfactory solution with the prog
ress of the narrative up to almost the
last page when to the relief of the
reader it is cleared away in Il most
natural and delightful manner. 1t deals
with the narrowing experiences of a
young American who is spending a va
cation in England touring the cathed-
raj towns of that country. He falls
under suspicion of being responsible for
a number of very daring robberies
committed upon Amel lean tourists at
various hotels where hc is guest. The
weight of cir cumStantial evidence
against him is very strong and sub
the police who have fixed upon him as
the real criminal. How the wireless
telegraph is used by the genuine robber
to throw additional suspicion upon him
and even to bring about his arrest is
told in q way to add additional inter-
est and mystery to the narrative. One
friend, however. a young lady whom ne
has met in his travels, never waivers
in her faith in him. and when the final
developments of the story prove that
her faith was warranted. she puts the
final seal upon her loyalty by promis-
ing to remain at his side as his partner
on LIES journey. There is nothing
hackncycd about this story. 1t is
fresh and moving. has the qualities
that hold the closest attention of a
reader. and, best of all, leaves him with
a good taste in his mouth and a glow
of satisfaction in his heart.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-25

Arthur Bolduc, formerly of Lewiston,
a patient at the Insane hospital, died
at that institution Friday, Oct. -, aged
80 years the cause OF death being gen
eral paralysis. The remains We're sent
to Lewiston for burial
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-25

Capt. Blaine owen and George f.
Wilcox, who had been up in the Eusti5
region on a shooting trip, returned TO
their homes in this city Saturday
evening. They did not get any deer
but shot all the birds they wanted, and
had a good time. They report that
hunting conditions in that section are
hard and that deer are scarce, owing
partly to the number of hunters in the
woods
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-25

Albert Parsons, one of the local en-
ployes of the Maine Central Railroad
is off duty because of sprained ankle
which he received Friday afternoon in
jumping from freight car.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-25
Col. Enoch Chandler harrington.

Col Enoch Chandler harrington died
at his home. ISL State street, at $50
o'clock Sunday morning. after a
brief illness following a severe attack
of cOlitis. aged Is years. Funeral SER
vices will be held at the home at i
o'clock Tuesday forenoon and will be
private, in accordance with special
request of the deceased. Friends will
kindly omit flowers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-25

LOCAL BRIEFS.

E. w. Hanks has returned from a
combined business and pleasure trip
to Boston and Bath.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-25

l. WelIman has crew of men al
Skowhegan for the purpose of moving
a carriage house owned by Tuttl2
Bros. and building it over into d ga
rage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-25

PegIlar meeting of Cen. Phil Sheri'
dan Circle, No. 5, Ladies Of the G. A
r.. at 80 o'clock Tuesday. Oct. 2G
Supper will be served at p. NJ. in G.
A. T.. hall. All members of Seth Will
liamS Post, No. -, C. A. r., also The
Sons of Veterans, are cordially invited
1t is hoped that all the members vii
be present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-25

Walter NJ. Campbell of Arlington
Mass, is the guest OF his aunt MIS-
w. f. Blanchard, Cushman street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-25

The regular meeting OF the hepehaii
Aid to have been held IN odd felio"7
hall will be postponed for one week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-25

Leon LippincOtt left town SUNDAY
forenoon for Brunswick to take up MS
studies at BOWdoin College.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-25
kNcUSTA LODGE DIRECTORY
@ comMANDERY, NO. 7, X.

&c. l;4 r. win be m 4 W " nsasaay
pc 1uiiti al blanchard Sir knights Will
EiEes, .,a r. Of i.So P. NJ. in full Templarr
S ,ealrm jeave the asylum promptly at
~ se,.yices at the late residence Of de-
Essed at 2. NJ. on
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-25

Illusions regarding it. 1t is helpful
book and one so eminently fair and
practical that it should be in the hands
of every working girl in America no
matter what vocation she may follow
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-25

f.rrulEHEM LODGE, NO. IS, r. g.
IN stated communication at 7.30 P. NJ.
=. Monday in each month. All sojourn-
ks brethren are cordially invited TO at
|Iao' CHAS. D. WHITE, Sec.
GEO. c. LIBBY, w. NJ;
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-25

sosF Of SHARON CHAPTER. o. E.
stated meetings the first "Wednesday
.s.nIng OF each month at 80. All iiisial,
,.rs sojourning in the city are lh'iteo
y a roRA 3. TURNER. W. N.
EJIZARETH A THOMPSON. sec:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-25
EDITORS TABLE.

Continued from Page Six
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-10-25

b O. G. e. MORRILL, CON-
bandery No. 32G, U. O. G. c. Regular
nseting on Tuesday evenings at 7.30
o'clock at Golden Cross hall.
JOHN A. GARDNER. N. c.
BERTHA A. WRITTEN, X. r.
w. f. CLOUGH. f. X. r.
The enterprise-recorder. (Madison, Fla.) 1908-1933, 1909-07-29

AN ACT to amend Sections Two. s sr III
Ten, Eleven, Twelve and Fourteen
An Act Entitled: t.- tria-
An Act 70 Prevent the Aoulter,, si e.ls; f5r
branding and Imitation oI o9r1,dies
Man or Beast Of Beyeragea iirurs
and LIQUORS. on the Manuiae +i,iSori,if
Sale Thereof In tho state or ,l4,oioiion
Prescribing a Penalty Tor the si,eriion
and Anaivrir al the Articles llesS,ii a -
by the Florida state Department % r.
The enterprise-recorder. (Madison, Fla.) 1908-1933, 1909-07-29
cHAPrER 5es4-tNo. ssl.

AN ACT Authorizing and Directing w s
Transfer OF Sixty Thousand Dola!!s
from the Board OF Health Tax tund
the Pension Tax Fund. .hs
BE II Enacted by the Legislature OF ths
State OF Florida: o.
Section !. That the Comptroller y
hereby authorized and directed 20 Gray
his warrant against the Board OF heaiSSs
Fund for Sixty Thousand Dollars, an5 W ~
State Treasurer is hereby directeI ~
charge the amount OF said WarrahI ~
the Board OF Health Tax Fu4d, anu "a
credit the same to the Pension tax Z i us
to be disbursed in payment or fehsioi
as provided by law. 80 4,
Sec. 2. All laws and parts Of laws y y
conflict with the provisions OF TINS
are hereby repealed 80. -
Sec. 3. That this Act shall go INTO the
feet Immediately upon its approval "
Governor.
Approved June 8. 1903
The enterprise-recorder. (Madison, Fla.) 1908-1933, 1909-07-29
chapter 5gs2-(No. go.


An Act TO authorize the State Board OF
Health to Acquire and maintain Sana-
forium from the Treatment OF Iu-
berculosls, TO make and enforce Iules
Regarding the Administration Of Sue sl
Sanitorum, and 20 Provide INGENIOUS
Tor Conducting the Same,
BE II Enacted by the Legislature OF the
state OF Florida: 81,
Section !. That the STATE state board oS o.
ilsh conduct and maintain a sanato-
rum for the treatment Of persons su1er-
ing from tuberculosis, and for that puI-
nose TO receive, hold and use gifts OF lana,
money and other kinds, Of property.
hereby authorized 10 care for and treat
without charge INDECENT persons suHerlns
from tuberculosis That patients imam
cially able shall be required 20 pay SUI 81
time establish for treatment IN such
sa Sec gun d That said State Board Of
Health, shall make; promulgate an4
and conduct OF such sanitorium, and the
care and control of inmates theTeoI
Violations Of which rules shall pc punlsh-
able in like manner as VIOLATIONS OF
other rules Of said Board are R6 now P mav
appoint physicians, nurses and other en-
pioyees necessary for the maintenance;
control and proper administration OF salu
s' Sec, g. That the cost and expenses
If esta blishing and maintaining said
sanitorium shall be paid out OF the funds
OF the said State Board OF Health, nov
provided for by law, and from such FUNDS
as may accrue from Patieh4ts iiiiahc 81
Sec. T. This Act shall take effect from
the date Of It's approval by the Governor
and all laws. Inconsistent herewith are
hereby repealed.
\
The enterprise-recorder. (Madison, Fla.) 1908-1933, 1909-07-29

state. or as affecting. modifying or re-
healing any rule or regulation hereto-
goTe adopted BY said Board.
sec. O. That any person who sh9il Vl9 O.
late. disobey, refuse, omit or neglect 20
r,r1nIIy with any rule Of said State
T 9talpd' ~ Health made by it's pursuance
Of this Act shall be guilty OF a misde,-
neanor and upon conviction Thereon
he punished In the manner proyldeg
by law for violation OF the rules Vi
Sec 81 This Act shall take effect i'm
medlately upon its approval by the Gov
' APPROVED May 29, 1909
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-01
ENDLESS DISPUTES.

Those who enjoy raising antagon- isms through disputes, or who expect through them to gain personal advan- tages, are more in evidence just now than usual. The dispute between the two female mountain climbers as to their personal performances and mer- it's was only just ended when news came from Japan that Hast month Prof. J. J.. Rogers of Chicago made descent into the crater of Mt. Asama and immediately telegraphed his story to the Yokohama papers, telling of experiences when lowered on a rope by four other men into the fiery fur mace. A controversy promptly arose According to our information, Dr. Clay McCauley of Boston, author and missionary, wrote "in the interest of truth,' stating that Professor Rogers had greatly magnified the adventure and instead of being lowered into the crater, had crawled down the rough slope leading into it. Since then, friends of both have been busy, and columns are being devoted to letters and photographs
 Now, if such little matters can give rise to such voluminous perver- sion of facts, splitting of hairs and calling of names, what is to be ex- pected if Peary and Cook enter up- on an interminable controversy which is personal not scientific and in which the people have little interest.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-01
Loss or Gain?

MT. Editor: The question of no-li- cense and the tax rate seems to be to many of our voters a perplexing one to solve. I know positively it never bothers cities that are steadily mo- license. The average annual increase of such cities over license cities in the items of population, buildings, trade balances, bank and savings accounts, and real estate values, is so great that the loss of tEe liquor revenue is of no account.
 But I wish particularly to call att tention to our local situation. accord ing to the report of the selectmen, just received. By it the total license mon- ey is S31,000, in round numbers. This on a grand list of $16,000, 900 Is less than mill tax. By the same report, the outside poor account alone is SEA- 0O0. The investigations of last year showed that three quarters of this ac- count was due to liquor. Taking $1S,- 900 (three- quarters of $24,000) from S31, GOO leaves only $13,000, or about three quarters of a one mill tax. And the need for this great outside poor fund would cease just so soon as the licenses expired.
 To offset the S13.000 remaining. there are large savings in town and city ac- counts, not so immediately effective, to be sure. but beginning to be felt ar once, in almshoUse, insane, jail police, of public expenditures a great saving in organized and private charities.
 Consider, also, the channels into wich the vast stream of $6O, ,000, 900 to a million now flowing into the coffers of the saloon would be diverted by mo- license, and the taxpayer must be a poor reasoner indeed who thinks for a
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-01
PEARY,s COURSE.

It has been apparent from the start that Commander Peary cherishes the conceit that he can demolish Dr. Cook that he can so impair his charac- ter that the American public will lose confidence in him; and if Dr. Cook had a record back of him which could be made the fulcrum for such an over throw, it might not be a difficult mat ter. As he is of good repute as an explorer and has had large experience upon the Arctic and Antarctic ice, there is no reason why his claims are not as trustworthy as those of Commander Peary.
 This controversy is centered upon the character of Dr. Cook and the route to infsmy as laid out by Peary is so straight that any observing per- son can see his design. and most can see that he will not succeed.
 Anybody who favors pr. Cook is not to be credited, hence Mir. Whit ney's statements are queered because he does not discredit him. As an hon. est man who was unfortunate enough to get into an unenviable relation to two competing explorers. he tells a story which does not discredit Cook, but it shows clearly the disposition of Peary, who as soon as Whitney con- fded to him that Dr. Cook had beat his farthest north, showed more ven om than manliness. On the very next day, says MT. Whitney, Cooks Es- kimos came to me and asked what Peary's men were trying to get them to say. Peary's men had shown the Eskimos papers and maps, but the Eskimos declared they did not under stand these papers. So far as MT. Whitney is aware, Cooks Esl1imos never admitted that he had not been outside of land"
 In compelling Whitney to throw out of his lugguage everything that be- longed to Cook, Commander Peary was discourteous to his passenger and appeared anxious to keep from Dr.. Cook instruments and goods which were valuable and would have added to the evidence of his success. Peary has shown a spirit to do nothing that would help Cook and it has reacted upon himself.
 The scientific societies are not ex- pected to act upon the character of the men, but upon their records and the observations they have made. Dr. Cook has challenged Peary to submit these for determination, but Peary seems to prefer the indecent and ir- relevant war of words which he is about to inaugurate.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-01
1Rt HutlEIlN's DAILY STORY
THE ICEMAN

ain't any too many icemen that have the trade I've got--and can carry my trade with me. tool"
 Carry 1t along, then" advised the girl. Don't let me stop you for a min- ute! I've got a lot of things to do and I'm not going out of the kitchen and leave you here, with all that silverware on the tableR'
 T can't figure out why it is you like to knock me all the time," said the ice man mournfully. I've tried to be just as friendly with you as-as anybody on my route. Honest, l have, Mag giei"
 ''You don't meant to oA say you go along this alley handing out this sort of talk at every door you stop at, do you?' demanded the good-looking maid. Its no wonder you never get around until afternoon with the ice. I'm surprised you haven't got a wagon load of water by the time you get here. Run along, now, and don't be tracking up my clean porch"
 Say, you won't get sore If ask you something, will you?'' asks the iceman::
 Depends on what it is," announced the housemaid.
 'Well, I was goin' to ask you" said the iceman, If you were goin' any where Sunday afternoon"
 The pretty girl tossed her head and smiled at the calendar on the kitchen wall. What business is it of yours whether I am or not, Mir. Fresh?" she demanded.
 Well, I was only goin' to say" went on the iceman, that I ain't been to none of these here amusement parks for long time an I was just thinkin' if you wasn't dated up for Sunday af- ternoon-"
 You got your nerve, ain't you, ask ing me to go out with you?" said the housemaid. Besides, I've got a date for then"
 ''Who is it-that big policeman?" asked the iceman, eagerly.
 Don't block up the stairway" said she. If that big policeman should happen to drift around here right now they would have to take up a hospital collection in the iceman's union."
 The iceman sighed heavily and 1um- bered away.-Chicago News.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-01
AN APPREcIATIvE PEOPLE,

The colored citizens of Hartford are about to present to Senator Morgan c. Bulkeley of this state a silver lov- ing cup as testimonial of their re- spect for and appreciation of his work in behalf of their race in demanding in a speech fair play for the negro soldiers of Brownsville, and it Is more than likely that colored men in all parts of the state would have been glad to have joined in this manifes- tation of gratitude. The Springfield Republican says that Tt will always be to the credit of the Connecticut senator that he stood with Senator Foraker of Ohio for fair trial and justice to the 167 negro soldiers who were impulsively discharged from the regular army" There is no doubt of this "A square deal for every man. is what we all find pleasure in ad- vocating if we find it difficult to live up to.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-01
THE DEFICIT.

The selectmen ask for a S 1-2 mill tax and should be given it. No policy is wise which forces a town into debt, and this is what last years mistake in town meeting amounted to.
 The defense made is complete and no rational citizen can take exception to 1t. We call attention to the fact that "the statement made by the se- lectmen at the last annual meeting that they would be unable to keep the expenses of the town within the re- ceipts, under the rate of tax voted. has proved true, and the excess makes an increase of the net indebtedness of the town of about $7,oo0. Their esti- mates of receipts and expenses, as thus presented, led them to recom- mend a 1-2 mill tax. Their esti- mates of expenses upon which such recommendation was made did not in clude the appropriation of $5,00O to the 250th anniversary celebration, that of $3,000 to the Reliance Worsted Co, and s4.500 to the Otis library, amount ing to $12,5oO."
 The fact that but for these unex- pected outlays of ss,000 the selectmen would have carried the town through within the appropriation shows how carefully they planned to do the will of the voters.
 The gelectmen also call attention to the fact that the estimates for three years expenses include a state tax of $11,S6s, and county tax of the same amount, and payment to the state for the state road at Occum of sS,7o0, or over s27 7,Oo0-in all, which must be met. It includes also s10,000 for the addi- ton to the court house.
 ITO meet the whole of the above estimated expenses" says the report, "a tax of ten mills would be neces- sary. This we do not think advisa- ble at the present time, and therefore recommend that the notes at the Nor wich Savings society for s3OOO0 be allowed to run another year. and that a tax of eight and one-half mills be laid"
 This is good judgment and will be approved by the taxpayers, who will find 1t easier to wipe out this extra indebtedness in two years than to be subjected to the larger tax to meet it at once.
 The tax of 1-2 mills is a fair proposition and ought to be approved.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-01
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.
A Challenge.

MT. Editor: That some friends of license have tried to intimidate voters no one can deny truthfully. That this is a crime, punishable by fine or im- prisonment, or both is equally unde- niable. Therefore the man or woman who seeks by threat or otherwise to force voter to vote contrary to his personal preference brands himself or herself as a criminal, and criminals are generally regarded as bad citizens "a disgrace to themselves, their fami- lies and to the community in which they are permitted to live.
 The same is true of those who buy or sell vote. This is a crime. He who does it brands himself as a crim- inal, whether caught in the act or not. A thief is a thief though he may steal without being detected. The person who sells his vote sells his manhood what little he has. If he sells it cheap, he is mighty cheap person and should not blame those who look upon him with contempt. He has thus placed a very small value upon himself and should not complain if he is taken by his fellow citizens at his own valua- tion. No man can call himself law abiding who deliberately violates any law of his country.
 It seems very evident now, at this 5ldBe OI IHe nO llGcnS6 campaign. WlL1 the accommodating sentiment against our shameful excess of liquor saloons, that our friends the enemy have only one possible chance of winning the battle, and that is by becoming law breakers. We challenge them to come out in the open and give us a fair fight. They do not dare say publicly to all voters in this town: Vote your honest convictions. This is every freeman's right, and we will respect that right. Act from principle and not from the policy which promises a few extra dollars"
 Should they take such a manly and honorable stand as this there could be no shadow of doubt that no license would wir: by sweeping majority.
 Last year, during the election strug- gle, a prominent business man said to me: T wish every saloon was closed. !, and gave me to understand that he would vote no. Afterward he came to me and said: T don't dare to vote against license. I do so much business
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-01
TWO IMPORTANT MATTERS.

There are two important matters in the warrant for the October town meeting which ought to call out full vote, that the expression of the will of the people shall be registered for or against them.
 The citizens are called upon to bal lot under the law upon the consolida- tion of the school districts, the town assuming and maintaining control of all the public schools within it's Him. it's, the change to take effect the first Monday of July next succeeding such vote of the citizens.
 This is question which has been agitated in the town and city at in- tervals for the past twenty years and the barrier in the way has always been the disposition to be made of the debts of the districts having them, and the question of an increased tax rate to districts which are now taxed below what is likely to be the aver age tax under this new arrangement. Every voter is interested in this mat ter and should give it his attention.
 There is a ballot to be taken upon free textbooks and other supplies up- on the petition of Charles P. Bushnell and 2S others. This matter was acted upon and overwhelmingly defeated a few years ago. and is now presented to the voters for the second time. It may be possible that there may have been change in public sentiment and that the measure will now meet with popular acceptance, but the taxpay- CTS should become alive to the fact that the issue is important and see that it is generally voted on by the citizens.
 Negligence of these two measures might prove to be regrettable over sight on the part of the voters later on