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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-14
Automatic Telephones.

According to the head of Austria's
telegraphs, the automatic telephone ex-
change system can be made to conf
pete seriously with the manual system.
He says that in New York it takes on
the average sixteen seconds from the
time the subscriber removes his tele-
phone receiver to the time the ring
ing signal is set, whereas in the au-
tomato system installed in Vienna for
hundred thousand subscribers this
work is done in but ten seconds. Three
seconds after the subscriber hangs up
the receiver the line is clear. Owing
to this saving in time larger num-
Der of messages can be delivered
through the automatic exchange than
through the manual exchange.-Chica-
go News.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-14
Classic Noises.

OF all the men whose fate it has
been to live in hourly dread of noise,
Patti, the 'cellist, was chief. 81 have
lived" said he, sin Spain, where the
Serenos awaken you at every hour OF
the night to inform you of the state
of the weather. I have sojourned in
Holland, where men are paid express
ly to arouse you by shaking a rattle,
to tell you the hour and wish you
goodnight. 1 have even slept in Ant
werp, Notwithstanding the chimes
which play, every half-hour. variations
of the Carnival of Venice and every
half-hour the ,bass-drum air of the
caid. Thus, you see, 1 am well organ
lied for peace-yet l thirst for more
than one mans blood London Chron-
icle
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-14
WILL MEET AT SPOKANE.
Interstate Commission to Hold Ses-
sions on Pacific Coast This Fall.


Washington, Sept. 13.-The interstate
commerce commission, instead of re-
converting in Washington after it's
summer recess, as it has done since ITS
organization, in 1887, will this year
meet at Spokane, Wash.
For some time there has been a
growing sentiment in the West among
shippers that the commission should
hold sessions on the Pacific coast, In
the Rocky Mountain RECON, and in the
nv suggestions the commission decided
middle West, and in difference to ma
TO hold sessions at several points out
there this fall. There are many i'm
portant cases pending before the COM
mission from these sections, and It
will hear them attended by full corps
of clerks, stcnC graphers. etc.
Following is the itinerary Of the
commission: At Spokane, october 4, 5,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-14
JUDGE M. H. DENT DEAD.
Descendant of Revolutionary Hero and
Kin to President Grant.

Grafton. ". Va, Sept. 13.-Judge
Ma.T:aduke Herbert Dent, a descend
ant of Capt. John Dent, of the Revo-
lutionary war and a distant relative of
President Grant, died today of Bright's
disease aged 60. He was the first
graduate of West Virginia University
in 1870. Five years later he was ad-
mitted to the bar.
AS a Democrat he was elected judge
of the supreme court of appeals OF
West Virginia in 1892 for a twelve-year
term. In 1906 he was defeated as the
Democratic candidate for Congress
from the Second district, which was
represented by the late William L.
Wilson, author of the Wilson tariff bill.
Judge Dent was president of the local
Y. M. G. A. and of the local bar asso-
citation. His wife and one son, Her
bert, survive.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-14
EXPOSITION IN BERLIN.
American Products to Be Exploited
From May to July, 1910.

Washington, Sept. "a An an
nouncenlent by Secretary Nagel of the
Department of Commerce and Labor
just mode public, calls the attention of
American manufacturers to the impor-
lance of an American exposition, head
ed by a committee of representative
business men of the United States.
which is to be held in Berlin, Germany.
from May to July, 1910.
''As the exposition is to be confined
strictly to American products" says
Mr.. Nagel, lit becomes a matter of ma.
tional interest to have the exhibits
thoroughly comprehensive and of ex-
ceptional merit, so that the exposition
may serve to strengthen the prestige
Of American industries abroad
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-14
Oh, Scissors!

The first grade teacher had been
able to spank Tommy with the great
est enthusiasm, but his next teacher
had not reached the point where she
felt she could do justice to him In
spite of all his naughtiness.
Send him to me when you want him
spanked" said the first grade teacher
one morning, after her colleague had
related his many misdemeanors.
About eleven o'clock Tommy ap-
peared at the first grade teachers
door. She dropped her work. seized
him by the arm, dragged him to the
dessing- turned him over her
knee and did her duty.
When she had finished she said.
well, Tommy, what have you to say
Please, miss, my teacher wants the
scissors. "-Everybody's Magazine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-14

for temporary investment Certainly
these investments were not made for
speculative purposes, nor with
borrowed money. The banks. when
the commercial tide was changing, had
not only refused further credits, but
insisted upon the reduction of out
standing advances. 1t is the earnings
OF German industry which pre-
eminently paid for these issues"
Whereas in 1894 the national wealth
of Germany was $55, 900. 100000, early
in 1909 it was calculated to have
reached an aggregate OF $4,000, 600, 900.
Savings bank deposits in Prussia in
creased from s1.436. 100000 in 1890 to
So, 2S0;25O, 900, in 1907
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-14
GARDlN Err.
AT THE COLISEUM.
Six day Roller Race Besins-Gendron
and Murree in the Lead.

The six-day roller race at the Coliseum
opened last night and Gendron of Nashua
and Murree of Millinocket took first hon
ors by covering Is miles and Is laps. Cog
gin of Gardiner and Baker of Fairfield
were second with Is miles. IA ga laps
and Emery Of Biddeford and Fourneer of
Lowell were third with Is miles and 13
laps. The fourth team. Carey and Romeo,
both of Watervile. did not enter,
The Coliseum was packed to the limit
of its capacity. The race Is the fastest
sporting event of the season in this city
in recent years The spectators yelled
themselves into a frenzy The contest
ants were all strong at the close of the
hour.
The race will be In progress between
the hours of 8 and 8 every night this
week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-14
MILL STARTS UP.
Strike of Weavers at Saco a Thino al
the Past.

Sacc. Me, Sept. 13.-After an idIeness
OF about three weeks, the 22OO en-
ployes of the York mill of this town.
who were thrown out of employment
by the strike of $50 weavers, returned
to work today. The weavers went on
strike for an advance in pay and a
Jew days afterward the entire plant
was closed down.
The weavers went back to work to-
day. at the old rate of wages, but the
mill management promised to do some
thing for them as soon as possible The
strikers appeared to be all glad to get
back, as the layoff has been an ex-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-14
SEPARATED 81 YEARS.
Mother Embraces Son Who Returns
After Long Absence.

Altoona. Pa, Sept. 13.-Separated for
81 years. mother and son were reunited
when Mrs. Sarah Drawn, of Juniata,
embraced her son, Fred l.. Drawn, of
Milton, N. II. The event was celebrat-
ed with a reunion of the various men,
bers of the family, some of whom the
son had never seen.
When Mrs. Drawn came here with
her husband many years ago, they left
their son, Fred, a little boy, with his
grandparents in New Hampshire, and
he liked them so we'll that he refused
to come to his parents. His father is
dead and his mother is very old.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-14

The many friends of Rev. and Mrs
fls l.. Nichols will be panied to hear
of the afiliction of their 4-year-old son
Thomas. The little fellow had suffer.
ed the disease, common to children of
his age, for day or two, and last
Friday showed signs of weakness.
about his. limbs. Saturday DR.. II. A,
Milliken was called in and upon cx-
animation It was found that the little
ones entire left limb was paralyzed
supposed to be due to toxin poisoning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-14
BELIEVES PEARYS STORY.
But Prof. Tarr Withhods Judgment as
To Dr.. Cook.

Seattle, Sept. 13.-'I credit in every
particular the report of Commander
Peary, who declares he found the
North Pole l do not want to go on
record at this time as crediting or dis
crediting the report ofjDr. Cook, claim
ing a previous discovery of the Pole.
know both explorers well but before
saying anything about DR.. Cooks claim
prefer to have the controversy set
tied" declared Prof. r. S. Tarr, geolo-
gist of Cornell University, who arrived
yesterday in Seattle from Alaska.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-14
AMERICANS DIE OF CHOLERA.
Brothers -in-Law Victims Of Outbreak
of Disease in Shanghai.

Cincinnati, Sept. 13.-Danicl Coath,
manager of the Pacific Gable Company
and DR.. John Goddard, an oculist, both
well-known residents of Shanghi, CHI
ma, whose death from cholera are re-
ported in cablegrams, were brothers
in-law. DR.. Goddard, was the son OF
the Rev. John Goddard, who lived in
Cincinnati for years, but is now pastor
of the Swedenborgian Church In
BrCokline, Mass
DIR. Goddard and Mr.. Coath married
sisters, the Misses Agnes and Hester
Clyde, of Cincinnati. Mrs. Goddard is
now visiting her father-in-law in
Brooklinc, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-14

pensive one for them, they having lost
between $4,000 and $4,000.
Agent Page of the mill declared to-
day that the owners Of the mill were in
no particular hurry to resume opera
tons, as the shutdown had not caused
them any loss. He said that during
the time the mill was closed all it's
orders were made up by other cotton
mills of New England, which have
formed an association to insure them
selves against losses by strikes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-14

Carl Skillin, son of Mayor D. C.
Skilln of this city, a student at Bow
dom in the Glass of 1912, will give an
organ recital at st. Marks church in
Augusta at $50 o'clock tomorrow af-
tcrnoon. Carl has fine musical talent
Doubtless many of his friends in the
three cities will hear him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-14

Five summer cottages at Island park
in Portsmouth, r. l., were destroyed
by fire early Monday. The cottages,
which had been occupied by Fall Riv-
err people during the summer, were
empty at the time of the fire. Two OF
them were owned by William WEIGH
and one each by William Keenan,, Rob
ert Place and the Keno Club. The
fire is supposed to have originated in
the cellar in one of the WEIGH cot
tages, the cause being unknown. The
loss is estimated at about $4,000. -, se.-.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-14
FLAGSHIP BREAKS RECORD.
Tennessee Goes From San Francisco
to Honolulu Under Five DAYS.

Honolulu, Sept. 13--The Tennessee,
flagship of the Pacific fleet, broke all
records for the journey between San
Francisco and Honolulu, making the
voyage in four days, seventeen hours.
The bursting of steam pipe on the
Colorado Wednesday scalded two men
to death.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-14
HELD MATCH 70 GASOLINE.
Girl Tried to Light Gas While Cleaning
Burner With Explosive.

Richmond Va, Sept. 13.-Miss Es-
telle Cook, 25 years of age, daughter of
Mrs. NJ. c. Cook, was burned about the
face, arms, and shoulders in an eXplo-
sion while cleaning gas jets with a So
luton of kerosene oil, gasoline, and
other substances.
The day being dark, she tried to light
burner There was an explosion, the
burning liquid spreading over the up
per portion of Miss Cooks body. Her
screams brought her brother, who cut
and tore the garments from her body
before the girl had been fatally injured
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-14
GEORGE RI, EccIeston.

The death of George N. Eccleston oc-
Cured in the hospital Sunday night of
cerebral hemorrhage. Mr.. Eccleston was
born in Jewett City, CT, Aug. q, 1910,
and was a spectacle worker. He enlisted
in Co. A, 4Oth Mass. Inf, Aug. II, 1862, at
Fall River and was mustered out at Rich
mond, Va, June 16, 1866. He was admitted
to this Home from Southbridge Nov. %,
1902.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-14

Walter W. Flagg, who has been
surnmering at Ocean Point, is in town
for few days, selling the home on
Lincoln street in order preparatory to
the Homecoming Of his grandmother
and aunt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-14

Dr. Charles f. H. Beane had call
about o'clock yesterday morning to
see patient near the Outlet After
visiting tho patient he took a canoe
ard crossed the lake to his fathers
cottage on Hodgkins' Island, and about
O'Clock took an old fashioned swim.
The doctor insists that only the ali.
was keen, but the water was at good
temperature
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-14
PILGRIM IN WHEELBARROW.
Pope Rewards Zeal of Old Woman anc
Devoted Man.

Rome, Sept. 13.-'rhe Pope this morn
ing received, as usual, many people,
among whom was man of the name
of Montorsi, 6S years old, and an OLD
crippled woman, who was wheeled into
the pontiff's presence in a barrow. Both
pilgrims came from Modena, the
man walking and pushing the cripple
in barrow. They took seventeen
days to make the journey.
The Pope received them most cor
daily, and thanked them for their
great proof of attachment. He presen-
ted each of them with a silver medal
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-14

Miss Christine Hayes, clerk in j. c.
Whittier &, Cos. store, who has been
passing through several weeks of ILL
ness, has so far recovered as to take
Zip her work again. Miss Hayes Is
still hearing evidence of her sickness
but it is hoped that her strength may
soon return.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-14

Miss Lillian r. Garner Of East Bos-
ton and Harry Davis of Boston, who
were the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Seth
S. Aldrich, 10 Academy street, for sew
eral weeks, have returned to their re-
spectivc homes
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-14

Jacob C. Hill, clerk in the quartermas-
ter's department, reported for duty yes
terday, after being confined at his board
ing place at Pleasant Hill for about IL
days. Although not fully recovered, he
[is much improved
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-14
Bartholomew HARRINGTON.

Bartholomew Harrington died in the
hospital yesterday of croupous pneumo-
MIA Mr.. Harrington was born in Ireland
in 1S41 and came to this country when a
young man, working at the manufacture
of shoe lasts. He enlisted in Co. c, Sd
Mass Inf, at Worcester, April 10, 1861,
and was mustered out at that place Aug.
3, 1861. He was admitted to this Home
from Milford May 80, 1901.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-14

Gus Hague. the local long distance
runner, who has been suffering from
an injured knee, had the courage to
enter for the 5-mile race at Hartland
fair last Saturday. His knee went
back on him, but he came in second
and carried off the second prize, ST.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-14

and 6, where the regular October conx
frrcnces will be held; Seattle, octobeA
z; Poltland. October IA; San Franc,.1
co. October IS. 10, 30 and %: Reno
October rs; Odgen, Utah, October 2Si
Salt Lake, October 20; at Billings
Mont, on date not yet fixed.
Commissioners Pr0uty and clary
will take testimony in several cases a,
salt Lake City or September. %
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-14

. Col. John T. Richards and Capt. Linus
e. Conins, adjufant. and their force Of
clerks have moved into rooms directly
opposite headquarters. while the repairs
are going on there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-14

Benjamin H. Blake, Jr., who went
to Boston with view of entering a
garage, should the work seem cons
genial, has returned. The work was
pleasant but city life, did not appeal
to him. He has many friends who
are glad of his return
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-14

Mr. and Mrs. Elmer c. Douglass and
son, Carl. were delightfully."- entertain
ed Sunday by Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey
r. Gatchell at their cottage home on
Lake CObbosseecOntee
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-14

Quite a number of persons from this
city are planning to take advantage OF
the last excursion to be given by the
Maine Central tomorrow to the White
Mountains.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-14
Advertised Letters.

Letters remaining in the postofTice
for the week ending Sept Is are ad-
dressed to the following:
WOMEN---Mrs. Carl Bcker, Miss
Grace Hedges.
MEN-Hcnry Anger Charles Free
man, Charles Harvey, George -Keene,
Frank Pouln.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-14

Mrs. Marston and her daughter, Dor
othy Of 40 Union street, have returned
from their summer camp at Lake
CobbOsSeecontee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-14
Today's Concert Program.

Commandery,'' Lincoln
Overture-"Leonore to Fidelio No 2,
Beethoven
Waltzes-"Die Graefenberger," Gungl
notwithstanding" Mercadante
Duet-'Departed Days." Theme
Medley-"Broadway Types" Stahl
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-14

The first dance of the season will be
given Friday night by the Junior class
Of the Hallowell High school at the
City hall
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-14

Miss Jennie NJ Bradbury, one of the
stenograrhers in the office of the Hal
lowell Heart Cure Co., is having her
annual vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-14

The funeral of the late William Sanford
will be held from the Home chapel at P.
M. today. Rev. H. S. Burrage officiating
Capt. Preble will command the escort.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-14
Gus Hague, the Runner,
Takes Prize atHartland.
Joel Howard, 0Id-time Printer,
VisHIng in the City.
High School Juniors Will Resume
Dances...peYsonal Notes.

Miss Maude Ordway, compositor in
the Register Office, has returned from
her vacation and resumed her duties.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-14

IL Is expected that the first moving pic
ture show will be given at the Home
Opera house Thursday evening next.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-14

from New York City, where they passed
q week with relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-14

Henry M. Wood. the Home electriSiar1
Mrs. Wood and son Ralph have returned
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-14

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and to keep from growing
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youth, lustre, softness and
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the hair from falling out and
removes dandruff. No mat
ter how old and faded your
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long you have been gray.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-14
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DYEING IS TEMPORARY.
OFTEN INJURIOUS. THIS
REMEDY SIMPLY BRINGS
BACK THE YOUTHFUL
COLOR AND BRILLIANCY
OF GRAY, FADED HAIR. 1
Thousands of people are
uselessly classed as old, and
thousands really grow old
before their simply on
account of gray hair. Their
friends and associates tell
them they are growing old.
and after a while they really
believe it. Don't you think
it is your privilege and duty
81. and soc. Bottles ~ all Dru
az times ~ much IS the soc. siz'
Tho Care Of the HAIR" PHILO !
MURPHY: BoWDiTcH: WEB
GAR DINER: BEAMS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-14

Patrick Carroll of New York CITY. late
Co u. ioth N. Y. Inf. has been trans
terred\ here from the Central Branch
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-14
NATIONAL HOME,

officer of the day, Capt. T. ]. Odlum.
The San Francisco call., 1909-02-07
MANY CADILLACS
ARE BEING SOLD
CuyIer Lee Reports Good Bnsi-
ness in Supplying Demand
for Popular Car

Cuyler Lee reports a nice list of
sales and deliveries made last week
A local hardware company purchased
a 80 horsepower four cylinder Cadil-
lac touring car and two 20 horsepower
four cylinder Cadillac runabouts. The
Bay machine company of Visalia and
the Broderick machine works of Por-
terville each purchased 80 horsepower
four cylinder Cadillac touring cars
A Packard 80 horsepower four cylinder
Limousine was delivered to John Martin.
A so horsepower four cylinder Packard
touring car was sold to E. ]. Benedict
and an 18 horsepower four cylinder
Packard to j. D. Cabrera.
Last week, when M. j. Budlong,
president of the Packard motor car
company, New York, was at the Pack
ard factory. he, In company with
President H B. Joy and Mr.. Waldon.
devoted considerable time to hill
climbing experiments on the steepest
snow covered grades in the vicinity of
Detroit. These tests were convincing
proof of the remarkable hill climbing
ability of a Packard Thirty" and
served to reinforce the tests and dem
onstrations which have been made over
the same hills in the summer time.