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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-28

forming Class A, the next Is teams
Glass B, and the remaining teams
Class c. Each class has it's series of
prizes, which are as follows:
CLASS A-F'irst prize, the National
Trophy, $3.50 cash, and to each mem
Der of the winning team a bronze
medal; second prize, $3.50 cash, and to
each member of the winning team q
bronze medal; third prize, 5000 cash,
and to each member of the winning
team bronze medal fourth prize,
$3.50 cash and to each member of the
winning team bronze medal.
CLASS B-First prize, the Hilton
Trophy, $3.50 cash, and to each member
of the winning team bronze medal:
second prize, $3.50 cash and to each
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-28
Anty DrudGe's Vision.

Anty Drudge had finished her weekly wash before
and she sat in her comfortable rocking chair and
dozed.
And in dream she an unhappy woman bound
with letters, her right chained washboier her
left arm to washboard
And the sun was setting and it was growing dark.
And she dreamed that she touched the shackles on
each wrist of the with bar of FesNaptha SOAP
And they fell off, and the woman glad and free
Drudge arousng from her sumber knew that what she
dreamed was true
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-28
STATE HOUSE.
Maine RifIenen Do Good
Work at Camp Perry.
Team Finishes In 18Th Place
In Field Of 48.
Insurance Department Investigates
Fire in Pennington.
STATE HOUSE CALENDAR.
Next Meeting of Governor and Council
"Wednesday, Oct. 6, at 10 A. M.

, From a statement given out by Adj
infant General Dill Friday it is learned
that at the International rifle match at
Camp Perry, Ohio, this week, the
Maine team finished in 18th place in a
field of As teams. The team made a
higher score than any Maine team ever
made in national match and the ad-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-28

The greatest emancipation proclama-
ton since Lincoln's is printed ON the back
Of the red and green Fels-Naptha soap
wrapper. It is the directions for using
Fels-Naptha in washing clothes.
1t is also different way of washing.
1t has freed millions of women from wash
day drudgery for all time to come-from
slavery to the old back-breaking, health
wrecking methods which used to be
thought necessary.
Are you still slave to these old-fash-
toned methods, drudging away every wash
day, wasting your time and your work and
wearing out clothes before their time?
Then stop. Use Fels-Naptha. Wash your
clothes in the new and easy way in cool or
lukewarm water, summer or winter, with
out boiling or hard rubbing. Easy directions
on the back of the Fels-Naptha wrapper. =
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VASSAL BORO.

EAST-Mrs. Luce b. White of Provi-
dence has been visiting Mrs. J. +. Wash
burn.
Mrs. Sadie l.. Hodges of Thorndike is
visiting at her fathers at Lambs Corner.
She has not fully recovered from the Sc
we're illness of last spring.
Mrs Thos Cook of Unity is still sick at
j. A. Jenkins. but improving so her
friends hone to take her home soon.
Friends of Mr.. and Mrs. +. c. Nichols
of Tampa, Florida, formerly of this
town, will be interested to know they
have been spending his vacation in Da-
kota They were at Fargo and Casseton
awhile. At present they are in Glen
wood, MINI.
Miss Gertrude Romans. formerly of this
place, but later of Gardiner and Boston
is visiting her sister. Mrs. B. G. White
house in Portland Oregon.
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Bailey, Co F. I'd Inf. (alternate),
Dover; Lieut.. Edward F. Heating, Co.
L, I'd Inf, Houlton
An investigation was conducted by
the insurance department, with
County Attorney Cyrus N Blanchard
OF Franklin county, at Pennington on
Thursday, on fire which occurred at
Pennington on July 10 and which de-
stroyed the dwelling house owned by
Calvin Greenleaf and which was I'M
occupied at the time of the fire As
the result of the investigation Green
leaf was arrested by Sheriff Coolidge
of Pennington and arraigned before
the municipal court of that town, but
as in the opinion of the court the evil
dence introduced was not sufficient to
warrant holding the respondent he was
discharged.
The following corporations have filed
their certificates of organization at
the office of the secretary of State:
New England Express Co. organ
lied at Bangor, for the purpose of con-
Quoting an express business, with
100000 capital stock, of which nothing
Is paid in. Officers: President and
treasurer, J. Edward Foley of Bangor
Certificate filed Aug. 26, 1909.
The Thorndike e. HiX Co., organ
lied at Rockland for the purpose of
conducting a general canning, packing,
manufacturing and mercantile BUSH
ness, with $4,000 capital stock, of
which nothing is paid in. Officers:
President, F. A. Carter of Rockland:
treasurer, Fl. |. IliX of Rockland
Certificate filed Aug. 27, 1909
Colonial Inn Co, organized at Kit
terry for the purpose of owning AMI
operating hotels, apartments houses.
dwelling houses, restaurants. etc, with
$150,000 capital stock, of which moth
ing is paid in. Officers: President AL
bert II. Peavey of Kittery; treasurer,
George f. Burnham of Kittery
Certificate filed Aug. 90 1893
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/ dies Aid Society presided over the ar
rangement for the supper: She had the
experienced help of Mrs. Mariah Mount
fort, Mrs. Sarah Plummer, Mrs. May j.
Smith, with the following young ladies
for mattresses: Ruth Dudley, Hazel Nor
ris Lena Whittier, Cora Curtis. the
Misses Carson, Bertha Robertson HELEN
Flanders and Alice Spencer.
! The hall was crowded during the eve
ming. brief programme was provided
| in which the special features were
twins years of age. reading by Miss
Marion Welman of Lewiston. and a slide
trombone solo by Albert Prince. Imme
diately after this program Rev. c. w.
which had been awaited with a great
deal of interest and which proved to be
the happiest feature of the whole day.
He began by saying that it was his priv-
lege to congratulate the church on hav
ing reached the end of il very praise
worthy undertaking. the payment in full
, of the cost of the recent remodeling and
! He held In his hands notes aggregating
about $i2o0. which had been given. some
years ago Nearly. $500 had been paid
gift of 800 from the late John Fosg: $l45
from Mrs. Nellie Merrill and the balance
from the Ladies Aid Society. having
effected that reduction Mr. Wallace
stated that last January the Ladies Aid
Society having further reduced the debt
to $3.50 it was proposed to pay it in full
by a united effort of the people. Mr..
! Ben amin Leighton of Washington, ID.
c.. Mrs. Lydia Sherman and DR.. ii. M.
Blake. each agreed to give 500 in case
the whole amount was raised. The mem
bers and friends of the church eagerly
made up the balance, the last dollar of
which having been paid in. The treas
urer DR.. il. NJ. Blake. then having re-
ceived a check from Mr. Leighton was
enabled, with his own subscription and
+ that of Mrs. Sherman. to settle with the
holders of the notes. This had been
| complished without drawing upon the
| Ladies Aid Society for anything save
| small interest account When this very
| pleasing report had been made Mr.. Wal
| lace called 70 the platform Dr. II. Nj.
| Blake. chairman of the trustees. and Mrs.
Mary Blake. president of the Ladies' Aid
Society. Or. Blake touched a match to
the papers and Mrs. Blake caught the
| ashes in plate Then as the notes of
the DoXology sounded from the piano
the strong and pleasing voice of Mrs.
| Blake led the company in singing
'Praise God From Whom All Blessings
| Flow"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-09-29
DESTIN.

Destin. Sept. 2S.-Fred Williams and
crew caught five hundred pounds OF
snappeTs YESTERDAY
Mrs. Leonard Destin and Leonard.
Jr., leave Monday afternoon for BogSy
to visit Mrs. Destin's parents.
The Ruth was laid up last week for
repairs and another launch brought
the mail up. Luther Stanton came up
in Capt. JeTauld'S place
VIM. MarleT is suffering with a very
sore hand.
Willie Williams is on the sick list
this week.
VIM. MarIer went to Mr.. Hangan's
one day last week.
Leonard Destin caught a few POM
PIANO Monday.
VIM. MarIer preached a good ser
mon 10 a large crowd Sunday night.
Fred Williams has been sick for
the past few DAYS.
The news at Destin is scarce, every
thing being as dull as usual.
Even the fish are more scarce than
usual.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-09-29
Science in the Role
Of the Billiken Idol.

Whether science has gone mad or
the universe needs reforming the
neophyte at the altar of knowledge
sometimes has a difficulty in determ-
lining. That one meets up with many
perplexing problems in his journey
through life no matter what may be
his peculiar line Of investigation has
been realized by every philosopher
from the time Of Solomon to the pres
ent day
That ancient sage declared that it
was the glory Of God to conceal
things AID the honor of the king
(meaning HIMSELF to find them out.
But In these modern days OF scientific
observance no such modesty Is OBJ
served by the savants and when they
cannot, in their wisdom. see the rea-
son for q thing they blandly declare
that creative forces have gone astray
and made it not as it should be but
according to the wild dictates Of
chance-have placed Luck upon the
throne 10 administer haphazzard
government.
In other words. humility and
mOdesty are growing wondrous scarce
and not only are vermiform appen-
dioes being cut out OF thousands and
scattered to the winds or preserved
in alcohol for the delectation OF pros
peCtive SaWbones-a proceeding which
We OF the laity are not qualified to
question-but even the behavior of
the winds, the clouds, the solid old
earth itself is being discredited and
their misconduct attributed to some
thing wrong in their manner OF opera
ton or construction.
The latest evidence OF this DISPOSE
ton of science comes from Montgom-
cry, Alabama, where Section Director
P. H. Suyth OF the meteorological bu-
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-09-29
CARRIERS.
Social to -he Journal.

Special to The Journal.
Carriers, Sept 28.-Allie Riera, OF
Pensacola, is stopping for few days
with Mrs. R. c. Irwin on Five Mile
Bayou. OF course, he is after those
festive trout with usual good sue
cess.
The launch Swan came up to the
head OF Niger Bayou Saturday with
freight for the Littlefield and Mooney
stores.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. NJ. Sweeney and
little daughter returned Friday from
an extended visit in Mrs. SWeeney's
former home, Red Level. Ala, Mrs
Sweeney's health IS some better.
Daniel Lee, of Florala. Ala, was
the guest of r. II. Littleheld last
week. They were boys together and
a good time they had talking over OLD
times. He retuTnd home Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. c. Milligan, of Port
Lavaco. Texas. have been the guests
OF Mrs. Irwin and daughter, Myrtle,
for a number of davs. Mr.. Mtlligan
returned home Saturday on the launch
Donna. He was accompanied as far
as Pensacola by Mrs. Milligan and
Miss Myrtle. Mrs. Milligan will re-
turn and spend several weeks with
Nrs. Belle Wright and Chester
Martin. of Harris. we're the guests OF
MIR. and Mrs. W. n. Hartgrove We'd
nesday evening, remaining until after
tea
Mrs T. c. Brooks and children, of
Camp Walton. passed through Gar
nieTs Saturday on their way 10
Doggy
A launch party. consisting Of Allie
Riera. Mrs. r. g Irwin and Miss
Myrtle. Mr.. and Mrs. T, c. MiIligan
and MessTs. L. W. Winkley and w X.
Keller were callers at w. y. Hart
groves Thursday last.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-09-29
This Was a Good
Boost for Pensacola.

The interview given out by PTesi-
dent Thornton of the Pensacola
Chamber of Commerce to the Balti-
more American and published in The
Journal yesterday. did honor to him
self as a representative citizen and
will fulfill it's object-tbe bringing into
public notice OF the attractions and
advantages the Deep Water City Of
fers to the world at large,
Mr.. Thornton's interview will be
productive of especially good results
because of Baltimore's present effort
to secure the trade of South Atlantic
and gulf cities. And it may be that
in furtherance of this purpose when
it understands the growth and COM
mercial importance Of Pensacola the
big city on Chesapeake bay may re-
gard it as a paying investment to es-
into this port,
No citizen OF Pensacola should
travel into other parts Of the country
WITHOUT carrying along with him the
hall mark of the best Of all gulf ports
and exhibiting It on every possible
occasion. That Mr.. Thornton has I'M
derstOod this and observed IT is of
especial significance to the people OF
the city, showing as it does his mowl-
edge of what Pensacola is and what it
needs and a peculiarly feHcitous way
of presenting the case.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-09-29

reau declared, according TO the Ad-
vertiser. that recent seismic disturb
ances in the Middle West Monday
were due mainly Ga saving world TO
faults in the geological makeup OF
the earth"
If there's anything we dearly love
It is science. But, really. this is
going a tFifie too far. Science must
learn to take things as they come and
understand that these things are
based on fixed principles whether they
fall within its comprehension or not.
And judging from the developments
along scientific lines. during the past
hundred years, what ridiculously
sbrivelled up. deformed looking crea-
ture this Science of the twentieth cen.
fury will be when compared with its
great great. great grand child OF the
twenty first.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-09-29

The genius of Raphael Semmes, the
great admiral of the COnfederacy, is
being better appreciated as the years
roll by as was evidenced bv the mem
cities on the occasion Of the one hun
dredth anniversary of his birth, Mon
day. it is safe to saw that in the
future he will be recognized as one of
the greatest of the throng of men who
have exalted the name Of their mother,
the republic of the west; and Mary
land. the state where he was born,
will awaken to a full realization Of
the honor due her for such an addi-
ton to the heroes of the world.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-09-29

The murder OF Captain Rankin Of
Tennessee by night riders filled the
civilized world with horror. yet the
prosecution cTiminally of these des-
peradoes has so far been without re-
suit Mrs. Rankin. widow of the muir
dered man. now appeals TO the civil
law 10 punish eight Of them through
q depletion Of purse to the tune of
$4,000 each. The lady places a high
value on the life of her husband
S400,O00-but of course all OF US would
like 70 see her win her suit. It is,
however, extremely doubtful whether
these eight criminals could pay up
should judgment be rendered against
them even for a tenth of the amount
sued for.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-09-29
IF WOMEN ONLY KNEW
What d Heap OF Happiness 1t WouId
Bring to Pensacola Homes.

What a Heap OF Happiness 1t WouId
Bring to Pensacola Homes.
Hard to do homework with an ach-
ing back.
Brings you hours of misery at leis-
ure or at work
II women only knew the cause
that
Backache pains come from sick kid
neys,
'TwouId save much needless woe,
Doan's Kidney Pills cure sick kid
neys.
Pensacola people endorse this:
Mrs. NJ. A. stephens, 81 z. Gads-
den street, Pensacola, Fla, says: ~
suffered intensely from kidney COM
plant. There were bearing down
pains through my kidneys that made
my life miserable. my back ached al
most all the time and my kidneys
were also disordeTed- Doctors could
do nothing for me, and / continued to
suffer, using one remedy after an
other to no avail. Finally DOan's
Kidney Pills were brought to nv at
tention and getting a box at the Crys-
tai Pharmacy I commenced their use.
improvement followed quickly and il
was but short time before all the
pain had ceased. That happened sew
eral years ago at which time 1 gave
q statement for publication in favor
of DOan'S Kidney Pills. I have had
no need o: a kidney remedy since
then, as my cure has been perma-
nent- ! hold the same opinion OF
DOau's Kidney Pills as when / gave
my first statement, and l never tire of
praising them
For sale by all dealers. Price 80
cents. Foster MilbuTn Co, Buffalo
New York, sole agents for the United
States
Remember the name-DOan sand
take no other
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-09-29
VIII Add New Interest.

The entry Of Judge Reeves of Wal
ton county into the race for United
States senator will add new interest
TO the contest next year. Judge
Reeves is one of the best campaign
eTs in Florida, and the other candi-
dates will realize that he is to be
reckoned with long before the can
vass is over. He made his start in
life as a teacher and was Prof.
Sheats strongest opponent for state
superintendent of schools at the Ocala
convention. The editor of the SUI"
was associated with Judge Reeves Tor
four years in the state senate, and
he was without doubt one of the
ablest men that ever occupied a seat
in the upper branch of the Florida
egislature-GainesviI Sun.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-09-29

years. The candidates now annOunc-
ed for the position are J. p. Taliafer-
TO. the present incumbent, Judge
Reeves, ". A. Blount of Pensacola,
Claude LEngle of Tallahassee and
y B. BrowaTd OF Jacksonville. 1t will
be observed that all of these CRndi-
dates are from north Florida. As to
personal characteristics and political
views they certainly give variety
enough for any voter. There is time
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-09-29

yet for other candidates; there is alss
time for some OF these 20 withdraw
We predict that two OF these candle
dates will soon be out Of the race and
three will remain. Taliafsrro VIII res
main and two Of the four-Rrowafs
or I.'EngIe and BIount or Reeves-wiA
withdraw. Their friends will bring
this condition about. and then the
fight will be on in earnest.-Leesburl
Commercial.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-09-29
A DISTINGUISHED citizen.

y DISTINGUISHED OItIZen.
Judge Reeves, a distinguished Citi
zen of West Florida. has announced
his candidacy for the United States
senate. He was for eight years a
state senator and a circuit judge fO-
three years. Judge Reeves says he
goes into the race with every conf
dence of success, and to this end will
make vigorous campaign over the
state. With his entry into the race,
we have besides him, Taliafer-c,
BrOward, BlOunt and L'Engle. and il
viii be a fight to the finish. The &C
tive campaign will open early in the
year.-DeLand Record.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-09-29
AMEN

st. Petersburg sold her 5000
worth of improvement bonds at %.
And the next generation will have the
debt to pay, while the present gen.
Grafton will enjoy the benefits of the
few privileges acquired bv the bond
SaIe.-Apalachicola Times.
VIII not the next generation enjoy
the improvements too or are they to
be so shaky that they cant last that
l6ng2
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-09-29

When Harry Whitney gets home he
will have a good deal to say and it is
quite obvious that it will be offensive
20 the ears of the great and glorious
Peary who disdained to permit His
ship, the Roosevelt. act as AN express
for Dr.. Cook" Ny. what long tail
our cat has gOt"l
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-09-29
Good, Strong, Brainy.

We note from the Pensacola JouTn-
al of recent date that Judge L. J.
Reeves has announced himself a can
didate for u. s. senator, stating
that he will begin an active campaign
about the first OF January. Judge
Reeves is a good, strong, bTainy man,
and we have no doubt if elected would
give a good account of himself. He
has many friends throughout the
state. especially the western portion.
-ChipIey Verdict
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-09-29
His Record Sound.

Judge Reeves announces that he is
in the race for the United States
senate and that he expects to win the
race. Judge Reeves viii command
the support Of a large following. and
he will make the tight interesting to
his opponents His record in the state
senate and as circuit Judge will recon-
mend him TO the peOple.-Apalachioo
la Times.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-09-29
Jealous. but Consistent.

Pensacola is getting to be political
ly as ambitious as Jacksonville. She
already has two pronounced candl-
dates for United States senator
Judge /. J. Reeves and Hon W. A.
Blount. Jacksonville will have Hon.
James p. TaliafeTTO and Ex-Governor
BrOwaTd The interior OF the state
may also come in for q share OF her
own. The idea is becoming prevalent
that good roads ION the land are as
important as good harbOrs on the sea.
-Ocala Banner.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-09-29
Years Of Public Service.

Judges Lucian J. Reeves of Pen
sacola has announced his candidacy
for the United States senate TO sue
coed Senator Jas. P. TaliaferrO. Judge
Reeves served eight years in the
state senate and was three years d
circuit judge.-Palatka News
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-09-29
West EIorida,s Time.

Lucius J. Reeves of Pensacola has
announced his candidacy for U. =.
senator He was born in Alabama
and raised In Walton county. Flor
ida He was state senator for eight
years and circuit Judge for three
years. AS we have said before, if
there is to be a change in Z. 8. sena-
tors. let the position go to West Flor
ida-InveTness Chronicle.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-09-29

Louisiana had to accept the aid of
the federal government in the care
Of it's storm sufferers. Must be feel
ing Door.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-09-29

The United States and Georgia seem
to have arrived az modus vivendi
although. it is said. there is still bit
rerness Of feeling between Judges
Fite and Stegall. This will be wiped
out, no doubt, by the great ''har-
moniEer" who will be over that way
before long.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-09-29

There will be more truth than
poetry in the Wright -Curtiss aero
plane race if the report OF that law
suit be true
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-09-29
A Very Able Man.

very Able Man.
The latest announcement for the
United States senatOTship is Judge
LUcius J Reeves of West Florida.
Judge Reeves is a very able man
with a most cTCditable record ex-
tending back for a quarter Of a cen
tury. The chances are. if Senator
Blount makes the race, there will be
an equal division of large proper
tion Of the West Florida vote be-
tween the two distinguished gentle
men, with a small sprinkIinE for
BrOward, LEnSle AMI TaliafeTFO.
The balance Of power will rest with
East and South Florida. and II
doesn't require a prophet to forecast
the leanings OF these sectiOns.-St.
Augustine Record.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-09-29

Diaz' 79 years might almost give
him license to call President Taft
bill" when they meet.-Columbia
State. But wouldn't Mr. Taft find it
hard to make up his mind to call Diaz
PoTfiTio ?-JacksOnvi Times Union.
Might call him "Porf' for short.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-09-29

It's the Peary Arctic Club. Hubbard
president. versus the Arctic Club Of
America. SchIey president. Can any
one hesitate as to which is the more
reliable?
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-09-29
DR.. BLOCKER HOME.

DR.. L. DEM. Blocker has returned
home and can be found at his usual
office hours in the Brent building
SeDt2S- 1W
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-09-29

The Arcadia News calls it The tt
tanic struggle IN Alabama" Does it
mean the tight I'm versus the anti
tight 'un?
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-09-29

II Stockton had been elected gov
eTnor. and had continued the work OF
retaining the Everglades. what would
the corporation papers have been say
ing ?-DeLand News.
Stop it, dam it,"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-09-29

Taft is revising his bills of fare
downward.