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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-28
David Copperfield.

David Coppcriicld,' a true drama
tization of Charles Dickens immortal
story, will appear in this city for the
! first time Friday evening, Oct. /, when
it will he presented at the Coliseum
attended by the same attention to de-
tail that signalized the presentation OF
the play in New York City last sea-
son.
Like all masters CT literature
Shakespeare Goethe, Ralzac, Cervar-
| tes-Dichens is universal in his appeal.
David Copperfeld" has been transla-
ted into nearly every modern language
and the story IS today read and linger
Ell over ny all sorts and conditions of
mei,. women and children.
Few are so young that they cannot
| lind something to interest them, none
| are So old as to he un3ympathetc with,
and none are SO Wise as to fail to find
something Of concern. in David Cop
perlield." Is it any wonder, then, that
cosmopolitan New York City theatre
socrs greeted the announcement of the
characterization with pleasure, crowded
the theatre with expectation, and filed
the auditorium with plaudits of joy
and enthusiasm uncontrolled.
outside of New York2thn result was
the same-Success everywhere. Writ
| ing of the PLAY the Cleveland News
said: by attending one of these per-
| formanccs one may learn more Of Die
keEs' MASTERPIECES than could be &C
quircd IL numerous evenings of dill
gent reading THE Cleveland Press
sad: David Copperfield thoroughly
pleased Il large audience"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-28
EurcIarv at Randolph.

The barber shop of J. ID. Hayes at
Randolph was burglarized a few days
ago in broad daylight, but the story
only leaked out Monday. Entrance was
effected from underneath the building
during the noon hour when Mr.. Hayes
was at dinner. The trap door in the
floor of the shop was pushed up and
the burglar ransacked the drawers in
the shop, taking a few dollars in mon
ey. The burglar was located by clover
detective work on the part of Mr..
Hayes and turned out to be young
boy well known in the neighborllsod
A confession was secured from the boy
and the parents have promised to set
tie 50 that the case will not come up in
court
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-28
Funeral of Capt. George Merrill.

Funeral services for the late Cap.
George Merrill of Winchester, Mass.
were held at =. N. Monday from the
residence OF his sister. Mrs. George
Eastman, Randolph. The floral trib-
utes were very beautiful and many OF
the old friends of the deceased were
present Rev. Iangdon Quimby con-
Quoted the services and the pail bear
crs We're l.. "A. Perry. John Mari New
ton Mitchell and r. c. Dunning. In
terment was at South Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-28

W. w. Bradstreet has disposed Of
the house, Al River avenue, which has
been occupied by j. w. Peacock for
the last "a years. to Arthur iStilphen.
Mr.. Peacock has about completed a
deal for tie cottage house on Pleas
ant street belonging to the Charles
White estate and now occupied by
Mrs. Julia HALEY. Mr. and Mrs. Still
phen VIII move into their new house
on River avenue as soon az it is va
Gated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-28
CURIOUS LEGACY.
Animals for National Park.

Two monkeys, Solomon and CID
are leeacies under the will of Justin@
Fl Jnrersoll. daughter of former Con-
necticut governor, who died recently
at her home at Jamaica Plain. Solo
mon and Gin are bequeathed by her
together with a legacy OF $50, to Will
liam Blackburn. custodian of the Ma
tional Geological Park at washington
and are to become part of the PARK
menagerie.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-28

While Superintendent Nicholas Kin
SeIla and his assistant John L. Ken
dali were engaged in cleaning up the
Gardiner & Randolph bridge Saturday
between II and go some unknown
person walked into the superintend-
ent's house on the bridge and appro-
priated the valuable pair of field
glasses kept there. The matter has
been reported to the police, but alb
soiutely no clue as to the identity of
the thief is to be had as vet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-28
SleeplesSness.

You can't sleep in the calmest and
stillest night, If your stomach is weak,
circulation poor, and digestion bad.
Hoods Sarsaparilla strengthens tho
stomach, improves the circulation.
perfects digestion, and brings about
that condition in which sleep Is regu-
lar and refreshing.
1t does not do this in a day, but It
docs it-has done it In thousands OF
cases.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-28

The official record at the pumping
station of the Gardiner Water district
at New Mills shows a rainfall of 135
inches for the storm Of Sunday and
Monday. Most of the rain soaked in
to the ground, which, Has1in excellent
condition to receive itsso bat the rise
in the river is hardly pefceptible. A
stream
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-28
Gard of Thanks.

We wish to thank our neighbors and
friends for their kindness to us dur
ing the sickness and death of our
loved one We also wish to extend our
thanks to our many friends for the
beautiful floral offerings which they
so Kindly sent.
l.. w. GOODSPEED,
w. f. GOODSPEED.
H. w. GOODSPEED
ERNEST l.. GOODSPEED.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-28
EVANSVILLE, ILL, SHAKEN.
Many People Awakened by Early
Morning Earthquake.

Evansville. Ind. Sept. 27.--An earth
quake shook Evansville at 3.45 this
morning. Houses rocked and creake |
and pictures on the walls SWayed.
Many people were awakened A
rumbling noise accompanied the dis
turbances. The movement seemed to
be from southeast to northwest
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-28

Miss Gertrude l.. Meader, who was
for eight years exchange editor of the
Kcnnebec Journal, has accepted a.
position as stenographer in the law Of
fee of Hon. Asbury c. Stilphen and
entered upon the, duties of her new
position Monday Miss Meader was
formerly a resident Of Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-28

Conductor Vincent II. Dunning Of the
L.. A. & w. Ry. will leave this morn
ing for Whitneyville, where he will
pass his vacation. His father will join
him later in the week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-28

The regular monthly business meet
ing and social of S. Everett johnson
Chapter of the Ellsworth League will
be held Thursday evening at 7.3o at
the vcstry of the Highland Avenue
Methodist church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-28

a meeting of the Cobbossce CCl3ny.
T.. O. p. r., will be held this evening
at Grand Army hall. Every member
is requested to attend, as important
business will come before the meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-28
Lee McClung New U. S. Treasurer.

New Haven, Conn. Sept. 27.-Lee
McClung, treasurer ~ al uiu .vis'.t
has announced that he will accept tit ;
tc,,d,r - the United States treasure.'-
ship and mis- resignation at Yale will
take effect November /.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-28

The ladies of the Congregational
church will give a supper in the vestry
of the church Tuesday night at which
scallOped oysters, baked beans, pies
and harvest vegetables will be served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-28

Fuller G.. Sherman, Daniel Sherman
and Master owen sherman returned
Monday from Bingham, where they
passed Saturday and Sunday with Mrs
Daniel Shcrman's relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-28

Charles w. Perkins of Chelsea has
gene to Portland, where he has accept
cd a position az steam filter with the
Wiley & Calhoun Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-28
FELT AT DECATUR, ILL.
Seismic Disturbance Noted But Nc
Damage Caused.

Decatur. HIS. Sept. 27-Two earth
quake shocks were felt here early to-
day. but no damage was done All
towns as far south as Vandalia felt the
disturbance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-28

The Ladies' Aid of the Universalist
church will meet at 2.30 Wednesday
afternoon in the vestry to make ar
rangemeEt: for the Harvest supper.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-28

Pocatcllo. Idaho. Sept. 27.-President
Taft passed half an hour here tonight,
arriving at $50 p. NJ. and leaving a
little after O'Clock to continue his
Journey north in Montana. He was
greeted by an immense crowd gather
cd about stand erected at the depot.
1t was the biggest depot throng the
President had vet encountered.
Governor Brady, Senator Borah,
Former Governor Gooding, Rep. Ham
er and Former Senator Dubois of
Idaho boarded the Presidents train
at the Idaho lire and had dinner as
guests of Mr. Taft. John Hays Ham
mond and Sec. Ballingcr were also in
the party The President made a brief
address here and also at Brigham and
Cache Junction, Utah.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-28

There will he Il meeting of Eureka
Rehckah Lodge this evening. The de-
gree will be conferred upon several
candidates and refreshments will be
served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-28
VALUABLE PAINTINGS,


Washington, Sept. 27.-Millions of
dollars worth of valuable paintings
are being bought abroad by American
millioEaires for free entry unuer the
If NV. One Philadelphia mil
lionaire recently imported 5000, 600
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-28

Rev. p. II. Reardon left Sunday night
for visit of two weeks to New York
and Washington, ID. c.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-28

Mrs. Joseph McVey, who was called
here by the death of her sister, Mrs
Charles Barker, returned home Mon
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-28

Mr.. and Mrs. Archie Buker, accom-.
panied by Mrs. Buker's mother went
to Boston Monday for a visit,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-28

Hon. Joseph Ladd has sold his place
on High Holborn street to Ex- Alder.
nan Douglass. Mr.. Ladd will move
to the house on Spring street, which
he also owns
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-28

Hermon Lodge, +. and A. NJ, viii
work the Entered Apprentice degre
Tuesday night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-28

Arthur Cox, who is employed as a
teamster by ToZier's Express left Mon.
day morning for q vacation to his did
home in Poland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-28

W. s. Ames is moving from the
Burnham house. Main avenue, Farm
ingdale, to the Wrenn house on High.
land avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-28

Mrs. John MARI has returned from
Lynchburg, Va, where she has been
visiting her daughter, Mrs. Samuel
Minister
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-28

Dyspepsia Is Americas curse. Bur-
dock Blood Bitters conquers dyspepsia
every time. 1t drives out Impurities, tones
the stomach. restores perfect digestion,
normal weight, and good health.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-28

Lawrence, the 1O-yeardJd son of
Harry Jones, Clinton street is suffer
ing from an attack of asthma.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-28

The Cobbossce Colony, No. g.. will
elect officers Tuesday evening, Sept. 2S
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-28
GARDINER.

Hon. G. w. Heselton is visiting
friends in Alma.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-28
GARDINER,

Herbert l.. Douglass spent SUNDAY
at his former home in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-28

Itching. bleeding protruding or blind
piles yield to Doan's Continent. Chronic
cases soon relieved, finally cured. Drug
gists all sell it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-28
THE PRESIDENT
Delivers Sermon in Salt
Lake City Tabernacle.
Chee1ed by Immense Throng
Delighted With His Speaking.
Also Speaks at Other Places, On
Way Into Montana.

Salt Lake City, Utah, Sept. 27-In
the pulpit of the famous Mormon Tab
crnacle in this city. where four years
ago Theodore Roosevelt, then Presi-
dent preached a long sermon on right
living and the duties of good citizen
ship, President Taft faced an audience
which he said inspired him to try to
follow in the footsteps of his predeces-
sor and deliver a parchment.
Mr. Taft did preach a sermon, text
and all The immense audience in the
hagdraped ediice, the splendid musi-
cal program of operate and patriotic
selections, the enthusiasm rs President
Taft appeared and the quick response
of the audience to points which he en-
deavOrcd to impress upon his hearers.
inspired him, the President declared,
with higher thoughts of country and
patriotism
The Presidents sermon was an appeal
for amity between the people for at
tributing the best rather than the
worst motives to the action of others
when possible to do so and not to har-
Dor hatred OF animosity.
"A soft answer turneth away wrath
Dul SrlcNOuS WOIuS sur up anger,
WAS the SeXt Mr.. Taft selected from
the Book of Proverbs. The sermon was
a homely uttcrance, largely made up
of a relation of stories to give emphasis
to the points.
From the tabernacle, the President
WIS driven IT, review about 20,0e0
school children. At one point along
the line 1000 or more children had
been arranged in a living flag, red,
white aid blue caps and capeS serving
to outline the national emblem. Thence
the President rroceCd Cd to the Young
Mems Christian Association, where he
made a brief address to men. Lastly
the PresidCpt attended services espe-
Caly arranged for him at the Uni
tartan church. After this unusually
busy Sunday morning he left Salt
Lake ar neon for Ogden, where he
enjoyed an 1S-lnile ride through Ogden
canon and >inade his third address of
the day at Lester park.
When Senator Smoou introduced the
President to the audience in the Salt
Lake Tabernacle the cheering was so
great that Mr. Taft could not begin
his address for several minutes.f
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-28

Doan's Regulets cure constipation
without gripping nausea, nor any weak
ening effect. Ask your druggist for them
Is cents per box.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-28

and Mrs. james l.. McVcy of Maiden
Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-28

For any pain, from top to toe. from any
cause, apply DR.. Thomas Eclectrfc oil.
Pain ceAst stay where 1t Is used.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-28
Peptiron Pills s !E::|

strengthen the stomach. aid digestion. and pro-
mote sweet. restful. natural Sleep They are
chocolatecoated. acceptable TO the stomach and
easily assimilated. and the best medicine foI
and children and all sufferers from the effects ct
the strenuous life q today Price &c. or u s OF
II Made by Hood It's Good.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-28
NO AFFlLlATION

purification meeting now ended.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-28
GOING HOME.

Continued from Page One)
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1909-05-29

1t is the most obvious truism
that Georgia can only become
wealthy as the negro, who forms
As per cent of her population, is
helped to develop wealth; and
that proper education is an i'm
portant factor in this develop
ment no one who takes the trou-
BILE to investigate can any longer
question. Atlanta Constitution.
Now listen. Are they coming
20 the real facts? The Constitu
ton is. all things considered and
all immunities allowed, the lead
ing white daily of the whole
south. It's editor, the Hon. Clark
Howell, is a conservative man
and usually gives every man a
square deal, but this seems to be
the ''squarest'' yet given.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1909-05-29

Some time, we fear. that col
ored people themselves, are too
sensitive about the color line -
Many times they cry out because
of color when color had nothing
TO do with the matter. But even
is there is preferment made. and
discrimination on the account Of
color, whining and doing nothing
to offset it; protesting and resolu.
ting. etc, availeth naught. Let
US do something to make race
discrimination repugnant to the
other fellow S interest. Let US
make ourselves factors in the
commercial and social fabrics,
and real factors in the political
equation, not mere political pup
pets and ward healers on election
days, but stalwart electors who
cannot and will not be swerved;
but stand as stone walls for the
right and for men. Until we
will be kicked and scoffed around
and denied the crumbs from the
table.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1909-05-29
MUCH IMPROVEMENT NOTED

There is much provement
over the city since the induction
into Office of John S. Schnegp,
and though we were unalterably
for Sherman, we unreluc-
family give honor to whom honor
is due. The streets are better
guarded by police and they are
kept in better condition. The
saloons are better regulated,
though there is room for much
improvement. With a percepti
BILE Improvement so soon, we
shall not be surprised to see
revolution ere the close of this
summer.
One of the most praiseworthy
things done to date, is the check
ing of "street walking
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1909-05-29

Ia passing on a decision last
week concerning a colored man
who had sued for So, 500 for false
arrest, Judge says in a N Y,
Court: While theore tically, Ne.
gro is as good as a white man
yet it is absurd to say an arrest
for thief can humiiate an innocent
Negro as much as it could an in
nocent white man. Some one
have the judge give a logical and
irretutable reason for his absurd
and unqualified contention. There
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1909-05-29
OUR ADVERTISING RATES.

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The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1909-05-29

Let that element of the white
who wants to Misplace the Negro
with foreign pauper labor have
their way. A strike or two in the
middle of cultivation or harvest
time will settle the question. A
tt rch in the hands of a motle y
Italian mob will be much strong
er argument than the faithful
service of the black laborer. Let
the white man have his way.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1909-05-29

Our people should be very
careful in attending public bap.
tlzing. lest the sacred rite be
obiterated. Noise and commo-
ton and excitementnseem to get
the "best' of our masses.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1909-05-29

are many Negroes of course, who
would not be Inundated as much
as many white men, but are
there not Negroes who would be
humi1iated more than many other
white men?
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1909-05-29

There is one fundamental
principle underlying our rights
for civil and political equality
that race leaders ought to bear
in mind, and that is. mans rights
do not come because they are
his, but if they come at all, they
come because of the individual S
sheer force of character, worth
and usefulness in the comm unity
where the individual lives. At
lanta, Ca i, Independent.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1909-05-29

All the fault is on that Negro
lawyer Of Ohio, of course. The
beautiful widow had not even
opened her mouth.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1909-05-29

y If June can t make any better
reputation than May, cupid will
have to choose some other mouth
for his elysian debut.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1909-05-29

What has become of Colonel
and Robin Cooper and those six
condemned night riders, down in
Tennesseey
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1909-05-29

May came in as kind Of a
tanned lion, but is going out like
the ferocity of wild beasts, and
as a mighty rushing wind :
What manner Of summer is this?
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1909-05-29

oh Douglas! Thou hast passed be
yond the shore,
But still thy voice is ringing DER The
gale
Thou'st taught thy race how high heI
hope may soar,
And bid them seek the heights, mol
faint nor fall"
Paul Laurence Dunbar on FREQ
Douglass.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1909-05-29

What has become of the Hon
John Sharp Williams and Benja-
min Ryan Tillman, the pitchfork?
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1909-05-29

The song of the sweet girl
graduates is now heard and the
fight is on for valedictorian.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1909-05-29

The Forty-sixth General AS
sembly adjourns tonight some
time, but not sine die.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1909-05-29

Are all the societies through
turning out yet?
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1909-05-29

"Wse men disagree, but fools
never therefore the Illinois
Legislature is super wise.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1909-05-29

Political integrity is the road
but thieves reap what is sown.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1909-05-29
EDITORIAL

Senator AIdrich, mighty
man is he
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-07-08
THAW IN COURT AGAIN.
No Decision nbout Where the Hearing
VIII he Held.

Fishl;ll Landing, n. y July C.
Harry X. Thaw was taken from the
Matteawan asylum to White Plains.
Westchester county. again to-day for
hearing before Justice Mills on
Thaw's application for trial TO de-
termine whether or not he Is now
sane. Thaw obtained n writ of ha-
heas corpus from Justice Gaynor n
month or more ago ordering the au-
thorities OF the asylum to produce
him in court for determination of
his sanity, but hearing was delayed
by the request of representative Of
tho state attorney general and OF
District Attorney Jerome that the
hearing be transferred to New York
county. The prisoner was in good
spirits to-day and said he was hope
full Of release from the asylum.
a decision was looked for to-day
from Supreme Court Justice Gaynor
on the application to have the hear
ing on the Thaw application trans
ferred to New York. None Wa
handed down. however, and unless in
the meantime Justice Gaynor should
order the transfer Thaw Will remain
in the Jail here to appear at the re-
sumption Of the hearing next Monday.