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Merriconeag House.
MANY NEW GUESTS ARRIVE TO
ENJOY BEAUTIFUL WEATHER
OF LATE SUMMER.
Interesting Excursion to White Noun
tains; Notes and Doinss Of the
Guesta

In spite OF the advancing season
the Merriconeag House at South
Harpswell continues to be well filed
with guests, about thirty.five new
names having been added this week to
the Breeze" Register. This num-
Der includes only those persons who
have come for a permanent stay and
not just for the day. It Is a well
established fact that the American
tourists are realizing the advantage
or taking their vacations near the
end or the summer season when
the hot, muggy weather has passed,
and the clear, beautiful days have set
In. with their bracing atmosphere.
And so IL Is that year by year the
Merriconeag House entertains an al
ways increasing number OF guests
who come late in the season. And
this year will probably see all pre-
vious records broken in this respect
judging from the throng OF late sea-
son guests who have already sought
accommodations here.
A very pleasant outing was enjoyed
the middle Of the week by Mr.. Mel.
son b. Gildersleeve of Brooklyn in
company with his chum, Captain
stephen Toothaker OF South Harps-
we'll. The gentlemen had an excit-
ing chase up and down Mount Wash
ington and another race for dear life
when they returned to Portland and
were trying to make the $50 boat
Tor nome. On Friday morning they
swallowed a hasty luncheon and set
out from the Mount Pleasant House.
Breton Woods, at three o'clock to
commence the ascent along the
bride path: which winds along
Mounts Pleasant, Franklin and Mon
roe. Arriving at the summit in FIVE
hours they had breakfast at the old
stone Tip Top House, about nine
O'Clock. After a short rest here they
commenced the descent over the path
by which they had ascended In the
morning and reached the hotel again
In three and three-quarters hours
This was remarkably short time con.
sidering their handicaps for Mr..
Toothaker had sustained a strain to
his knee while going up. and this
made every motion painful as he
walked.
One Of the pleasantest features OF
the trip was that the weather was
clear enough so eighteen fine photo
graphs were taken along the route.
Wnlcn VIII serve as reminders OF the
outing. and give their friends a fine
Idea OF the beautiful views along the
path. They left for Portland on
the afternoon train and when they
reached the Union Station had only
sixteen minutes TO catch the last boa,
down the bay. but managed TO get
aboard after a hard run and finally
arrived home. happier. wiser and sorer
men.
Among those who registered At the
Motel last week for a permanent STAY
were party OF ladies' from Connects.
cut. They are Mrs. r. 8. somers.
MISS Lucille Shelton and Miss Elsie
81 Huobel OF Shelton with Miss z.
somers OF Derby.
DIT. John Dyke Of Melrose has re-
Gently been the guest OF Mr.. Clinton
White and his party. Mr.. White has
so far recovered after his recent seri.
Gus injury that he was enabled 70
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WOoDBINE AND COTTAGE,
CONDITIONS POINT TO LATE AND
SUCCESSFUL SEASON AT PoPU.
LAR BAILEY ISLAND RESORT
Notes OF The End-Season Guests;
Patronage Still Large; Arrivals
OF The Week.

In spite Of some adverse circum-
stances, Mrs. Mary Sinnett, the pro-
prietor, has had her usual successful
season and has entertained a house
fuil OF guests, since early in July.
During the summer the Woodbine has
made many new friends as we'll as
welcoming the return Of old ones. IL
the present outlook holds good, Mrs.
Sinnett will keep the house open un-
I'll the middle or latter part of Sep
TENDER.
Mrs. James Ross. Miss Sarah Ross
and Miss Beatrice Ross Of Westmont,
Montreal, Canada, have been sojourn-
Ing here since August tenth and in
tend to extend their stay here until
september first. Mrs. Ross and her
two daughters have summered on
Chebeague for many seasons, but this
Is their first visit to Bailey.
The Misses Mary C. and Lucia ]
Dunbar Of Youngstown, Ohio. leave
Monday after a short, but enjoyable
weeks visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. d. Green of Mont.
clair, N. J., have been registered
here the past week and will probably
spent another week or ten DAYS
here.
Miss Florence Dunbar and her cou.
SIN, Mrs. III. p. Sawyer, who are
guests at Cleaves Villa on Chebeazue
visited friends on the island recently
and took dinner at the woodbine.
The Misses Mary and Annie Fisher
OF Hartford, Conn, who have been
prominent In the social life of the
mouse, departed Tuesday to spend A
week among the White Mountains
before returning home.
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RObinhOOd Inn.

The past week has been one OF real
lie and gayety at the Inn. A contln.
uous round Of merriment has kept the
guests "on the jump" The meetings
OK the Robin Hood Auxiliary" BON
fires, marshmallow roasts. yachtIn1
parties, tennis, bridge. teas. lunch.
cons, clam bakes. the Saturday might
dances, and last but by no means least
the "vod-o-vil' show"
The younger guests OF the Inn
about thirty in number, have organ.
ized a society which they have caIled
the "Robinhood Auxiliary The Idea
OF the members being to further the
social life OF the Inn. The officers
erected are Pres. Charles wesIsv
Snreiner, Honorary Pres. Mrs DIR
Lewis Lautenbach, Vice Pres. Edward
n. furber, Honorary Vice Pres. NIss
Hosamond Greenwood. secretarv
Miss Nellie Muir. Treasurer. NIss
Marguerite Lautenbach. A ehafIno
olsn party was given the night OF the
organization OF the Auxiliary.
On Thursday night. one OF the trea,,
OF the season was a vod-o-viI show
given by some OF the clever rnambers
OF the Smart Set" The nrog,an,
was as follows:
J. Because You are You bv ,ba
Agony Iduartette. " '"e
IT, "Hztnotism" cleveriy execu.ad
andthe hit Of the evening. bv NJ
ITALIAN Crowell and Charles w
/shreiner. w
III. Good Night Dear, Vocal so,o -
Miss Margaret Lautenbach "
~. Charade, Robin Uood sns III
Merry Men," Mr.. Parson ana ",
Page were excellent In the ro,s =.
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cHEeEAeUE FIELD DAY.

Continued from first page.)
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Casco Bays
Leading
General
Store.
Bailey Island, lie.
Mrs. II. s. Sinnett Prop.

boarding
dining
Aceno ates5o
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OCEAN VIEW HOTEL.
BAILEY ISLAND RESORT HAS RE-
GENTLY BEEN MECCA FOR
EXCURSIONS.
Three Large Parties Entertained AZ
Dinner The Past Week.

Dtnner inc PdSS week.
A party Of thirty-seven guests Of
the Peaks Island House, organized
by Mr.. A. Elias Of Boston, sailed
down the bay on Saturday morning
In Capt. Oscar Randalls motor boat
arriving at Bailey about noon. The
party scattered over the island 20 en-
Joy the scenery and whet further the
edge Of their appetites. Proprietor
Crafts meanwhile was overseeing the
preparation Of a shore dinner to
which the party sat down about one
thirty and disposed Of the following
menu:
Plain Lobster Steamed CLANS
Fish Chowder yermicelli Soup
Boiled Sword fish
Corned Hake Egg Sauce
Boiled Leg of Lamb Mint Sauce
Roast Veal with Dumplings
Macaroni and Cheese
Beef Stew with Dump,ings
New boiled and mashed Potatoes
corn on the cob.
Green Peas
Boiled Beets with drawn butter
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Cucumbers and Tomatoes

Mince, Apple and Peach Pie
Chocolate Pudding, Whipped Cream
Tea Cheese Coffee
A party of people who are summer
Ing at Yarmouth came down to Bal
ley on Tuesday in the Buster Brown
to make a short tour of the island. and
take dinner here. In the party were:
Mrs. II. NJ. Stillwell, Miss Annie Still
well, Mrs. j. NJ. Test, of Philadel-
phia, Mrs. Elizabeth H. Mcintyre OF
Dallas, Texas; Mrs. Abigail Hughes
OF New York, Mrs. E. r. Schmidt of
Philadelphia, Mrs. A. F. Plumb OF
Mt. Vernon. y. ": Misses RATHER
Inc Goldsmith and Grace S. Bailey of
Philadelphia, and Mr.. E. o. Bangs of
Cedar Falls, Iowa. They have all
been spending the season at Trimble
Farm. Yarmouth. and this was their
last pleasure trip before returning
home.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-05
PROPOSED INCREASE
IN TOBACCO STlRS
UP MANUFACTURERS

WASHINGTON, July 4.-Proposed
Increases in the internal taxes on all
forms of manufactured tobacco have
brought a veritable hornets nest about
the heads of the senate committee on
finance.
The committee decided today 1t
would have to hearken to the demands,
and, although an amentment fixing
the rates of increases, had been pre-
pared for Introduction in the senate
on Tuesday, kilograms have been sent
out telling the tobacco manufacturers
they will be given a hearing before
subcommittee tomorrow
An estimate of the increased reve-
nues that would be produced by the
increases in tobacco taxes, as proposed
by the Beveridge amendment, was re-
ceived by the senate committee today
from the internal revenue commission.
If no decrease in consumption is oc-
casioned by the proposed increase the
Beveridge amendment would raise
about $20,O00000 in excess of the amount
now collected. This amount is said to
be greater than the administration de-
sires to draw from the tobacco in
dustry, and it is likely, therefore, that
the rate proposed may be lowered.
especially that on cigars. The tax
may then be expected to produce from
$12,000,0O0 to $15,000,O00 in excess of
present tobacco revenues.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-05
SENATE COMMITTEE APPROVES
OF NEW COURT FOR CUSTOMS

WASHINGTON, July 4.-Agreement
to stand by the action of the tariff
bill, providing for the establishment of
customs court, as originally reported.
was reached to-day by the senate COM
mittee on finance.
The provision has been singled out
for attack in the senate. 1t has been
charged by opponents of the new court
that its personnel has been agreed on
already. This was denied by Chair
man Aldrich, who added he knew
President Taft would select the best
men who can be found to fill these
places.
President Taft is in sympathy with
the effort to establish a new court.
competent to deal with all phases of
customs litigation, according to Mr..
Aldrich. The latter said also that the
chief objection to the establishment of
the court comes from attorneys who
receive about $1,000. 900 a year i'm New
York city alone, because of court rul-
ngs inconsistent with the intent of
the tariff law.
Importers who buy their goods out
right protested that the commission
gave an advantage to concerns which
handle consigned goods. The complaint
of the importers was weighed by the
committee and their contention ad-
mitted.
The amendments agreed on will give
the purchasing importer a deduction
equal to the one allowed to the con-
sgnee
The committee also will recommend
that the drawback feature of the Ding
ley law be re-enacted.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-05
PLACES TO SPEND THE FOURTH
HOLLENBECK PARK


will
Fourth July The Ninth Ward
will be
of an Bartlett
mi tee will begin at 10 o'clock
oft
Major H. Lee and Colonel Gilbert
will be preceded by basket picnic at noon
Grafton; Professor l. A
The which
begin distribution band
select The s. Hecht
The New England Easake Park
wild H Wheeler, will
Dr. Ruth sandeon will give
which will begin at 10
o'clock will songs and band selections
n of extra cars and the will be
enterprises
beaches the line
especially real recreation
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-05
SAYS FILIPINOS
ARE LESS WILD
Mountalneers Begin to Take to Peace
fuI Pursuits, and Bands Formerly
at Enmity Are Becoming
Friendly
(By Associated Press.)

MANILA, July 5.-Insular Secretary
of the Interior Dean o. Worcester re-
turned today from his annual visit and
tour of inspection among the wild
mountain tribes of northern Luzon
He reports excellent results have
thus far attended the efforts of the
Philippine commission to stop head
hunting among the mountaineers and
to bring to an end the intertribal wars
which have kept the interior in con-
stant state of ferment and unrest.
The Ifugagos, the widest and most
turbulent of the mountain tribes, and
who number more than 100000, have
not taken a head in the last twenty
one months, according to the secre-
tary's report, although they were
among the most frequent Offenders be-
fore the present campaign was under
taken.
Secretary Worcester learned the
mountain men were exceedingly fond
of athletic competition. In further
ance of his desire TO bring the tribes
into more friendly relations with each
other he held a series OF fiestas and
field meets. encouraging the natives to
enter i'm the contests. His plan was
we'll received, and members of tribes
which have been at war with each 9TH
or for centuries engaged in races and
strength contests on friendly terms.
The tribes are now engaged in con-
structing mountain trails between their
settlements, the larger towns planning
TO build high roads for this purpose.
The mountain men are engaging
more generally i'm farming and weav-
ing and other peaceful pursuits, and
the whole section is more orderly and
less turbulent than it has ever been
known to be before.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-05
DAY OF LIBERTY
IS CELEBRATED
SIGNING OF DECLARATION OF
INDEPENDENCE RECALLED
Document Which Declared Freedom
from EngIands Yoke Was Pub
ished July and Not
July q
[specIal 70 The Herald.l

PHILADELPHIA. July 4.-Appro-
pirate ceremonies were held in this
city today in commemoration of the
signing of the Declaration of Indepen-
dence In 1776.
Contrary to popular belief and tradi-
ton, the actual adoption of the declara-
ton was not made known July 4.
Although 1t was generally known IN
Philadelphia that congress, which was
celebrating behind closed doors, had
voted favorably on the resolution for
independence, the document was not
published until July 6, and it was July
that John Nixon read the document
to a great crowd of patriots assembled
in the state house yard.
No sooner was the ceremony over
than the people tore the kings coat OF
arms from over the doorway of the
state house and burned 1t.
AS history records, congress had or
dered the Declaration of Independence
read publicly in other cities, and in
every case the widest demonstrations
followed In New York the statue of
King George was torn down and given
to the authorities to be melted into
bullets.
Wherever the precious document was
read there were professions, the firing
of salutes, ringing of bells and the de-
struction of some effigy or monument
to emphasize the peoples hatred OF
England.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-05
EXPECTS FINAL
VOTE ON TARIFF
BY END OF WEEK
INCOME TAX DISPOSED OF
SATISFACTORILY
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDM ENT
TO BE VOTED ON TODAY
Measure Believed to Be Certain Of
Adoption by the Senate, and Pro-
moters Are Confident House
Will Pass 1t
CBy Associated .Press.)


w AsHINGTON, July At is ex-
w pected the senate will reach n
~ final vote on the tariff bill by
the end of the week.
The income tax was regarded as the
eliminating issue. and with that dis
posed of to the satisfaction of the
finance committee the opposition seems
to have lost heart.
The discussion Saturday was per-
functory and at no time was more
than a quorum present.
At o'clock Monday afternoon the
senate will vote on the income consti-
tutional amendment.
The proposed amendment Is an ad-
ministration measure. There is no
doubt the amendment will be adopted
by the senate and it is believed 1t VIII
pass the house.
Other matters of Importance remain
Ing to be considered in connection with
the tariff bill are the drawback provis-
ion. the customs court sections, the to-
bacco tax, which it is generally under
stood will be increased, and the author
ization of the valuation of a certain
class of imports in accordance with
American prices.
So far the bill has been considered by
the senate as a committee of the whole,
but as soon as it's discussion in that
connection is completed it will enter
the senate proper, where any schedule
in the bill may be brought up for
amendment.
Comparatively few items will be re-
considered, but among those which
will receive some attention are the cor
poration tax, petroleum. sugar and
probably wood pulp and print paper.
Senator Aldrich has given an ex-
pllcit promise that the finance commit
tee will give especial attention to the
corporation tax, with the view of modi-
flying it so as to exempt purely mutual
benefit concerns. such as building and
loan associations.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-05
LIVES THREATENED
IN FURIOUS STORM
Two Boats, Tossed About on Great
Salt Lake, Manage to Make
Landing Without Any
Casualties

SALT LAKE CITY, July A wind
storm swept over Great Salt Lake this
evening, dashed the heavy water In
huge broadsides against the Saltair
pavilion and threatened the existence
of two small pleasure boats that were
cruising off shore.
After a struggle with wind and
waves. in which the voyagers were
drenched with salt water, the launches
regained the pavilion. In making a
landing one OF the boats was hurled
against the pier and seriously dam
aged. No one. however, was injured.
The gale, although of brief duration,
was one of the most violent in the his
tory of the lake. Rumors that one of
the boats had gone down with sixty
passengers reached here and there
was great anxiety until the outcome
was known.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-05
AUTO PLUNGES DOWN $50
FEET; NO ONE is KILLED
Machine Skds on Newly Sprinkled
Street and Goes Over Embank-
ment-Three in Car

SAN JOSE, July Al G. Morrison
and wife and l.. A. Ofield. principal of
the Santa Clara high school, and his
wife, had a narrow escape from death
last evening while on their way across
the Santa Cruz mountains to the coast
The machine skidded on the newly
sprinkled road and went over an en-
bankment, rolling fully $50 feet. The
automobile was completely demolished,
but none of the occupants received
more than superficial injuries.
The accident occurred just beyond
Alma. Mr.. Morrison has for many
years been head architect for the Pa
cific Manufacturing mills, and is one
of the most prominent residents of the
valley.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-05
FOURTH OF JULY
CELEBRATION IS
SANE AND SAFE
DEATHS AND INJURIES FEWER
THAN FORMERLY
NINETEEN KILLED THROUGHOUT
COUNTRY
In Los Angeles independence Day Is
Observed Quietiy-Mayor Alex-
ander Makes Address on
True Patriotism
JULY 4 RECORDS OF 1908
RECORD JULY 3 AND 4. 1909.
Especial to The Herald. !

NHICAGO, July 4.-With two days
1 already gone of three days cele-
~ bration of the Fourth of July this
year, there are indications from every
quarter that the sane and safe idea
has taken a firm root throughout the
country.
Chicago had no deaths and only three
injuries. Omaha did not have a sim
gle injury. Pittsburg, where carnage
in previous years has been fearful, had
but one minor injury. Indianapolis
had three minor injuries. None was
killed or fatally injured in Philadelphia.
AT Camden, N. j., a little girl was
burned to death by firecracker
thrown in her clothing. Deaths and
injuries seem confined to smaller towns,
where police regulations were less
strict.
1t is true that the actual celebrating
of July 4 Is to come tomorrow, when
it is expected the lists will be swollen
to a considerable degree.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-05
LOCAL

Motoroyelist killed by collision with street
car
Three young men seriously injured in cele-
bratng Fourth.
| Pickpockets active in crowd at Pacific Elec-
tric station
-Four policemen required to extricate Mexican
buried TO shoulders in barrel Of pitch.
Aged sportsmen at Sawtelle home show them
selves to be sportsmen.
Final preparations Cor reception of visiting
Elks to be made this week
Explosion of gasoline stove severely burns
woman and sets fire to house.
Boy swallows whistle; physicians puzzled by
peculiar sounds emanating from him.
Dick Ferris forfeits $1,000 in order to be In
Los Angeles during Elks' week.
Salvation army young womens home formal
ly dedicated and opened
Police make another raid redllght dis
trict; score of women arrested.
Premature celebration of Fourth causes total
destruction by fire of house at Monrovia.
Mayor Alexander makes Fourth of July ad-
dress at First Christian church.
Boy at Long Beach takes from two small
girls purse they stole from woman.
Packing company figures visitors will con-
sumo 100000 pounds Of beef during Elks'
week.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-05
EntIre romn pestroyed bv Eire

of Prattville, Plumas county, Cal, was
consumed entirely by fire yesterday,
which started in a store in the bus
mess section. One man is supposed to
have been burned to death. Prattville
was a village of 800 inhabitants, ninety
miles north of Reno. The origin of
the fire is a mystery. The loss is esti-
mated at $1,000
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-05
FLAMES CAUSE LOSS
OF QUARTER MILLION

Fire broke out in the Pacific
Plating company's building at
San Fernando and Elmira streets
at 2:30 o'clock this morning, dis
troyed the building entirely and
ruined the contents. The loss to
the building is estimated at $780,
900, and to the contents $4,000.
An adjacent building occupied by
Baker & Hamilton Storage Co.
was damaged $4,000.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-05
Struck by eaII; Woman injured

YOSEMITE, July Awhile a ball
game was IN progress between the
Transportation club nine of San Fran
cisco and the United States cavalry
men, ON the Camp Yosemite diamond
to-day, Mrs, Felix B. Lacrosse, wife
of Sergeant Lacrosse, signal corps, was
struck on the forehead by a thrown
ball and rendered unconscious. The
ball game resulted I'm a victory for the
Transportation team, 20 to 1.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-05
shows No Improvement

NEW YORK. July 4.-Congressman
Francis w. Cushman of Tacoma,
Wash. who Was stricken with pneu-
inonia after undergoing minor oper-
alton recently, is stili in critical con-
dition al Roosevelt hospital The hos
pital authorities reported tonight that
he had shown no improvement today.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-05
ST. Louis Has Victims

ST. LOUIS. July 4-One person dead.
five far-.ly and thirty seriously injured
and close to one hundred the recipients
of minor hurts was Independence day
record here at midnight.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-05
THREE PERSONS
SERIOUSLY HURT
Giant Firecracker, lmproVised Cannon
and Cartridge lnfict Painful
Wounds on Trio of Cele.
5rants

As result of celebrating Independ-
ence day after the manner in which
Chinese celebrate their holidays, by
shooting off fireworks, three persons in
Los Angeles sustained injuries that will
leave them SCARED for life. One of the
victims of the method of celebrating
lost almost his entire left hand and
came near bleeding to death before as
sistance could be rendered.
Alphonso Valicella, 16 years old, of 737
Lamar street was the worst injured of
the trio of Fourth of July victims. He
was unable to make noise enough with
ordinary firecrackers and decided to
make a cannon that would wake up the
neighborhood Accordingly he OBJ
tanned short piece of gas pipe, plug
ged up one end and filled it with pow
der. He then attached a fuse and
started to lay it on the ground. He
evidently did not make the fuse long
enough and the cannon exploded in his
hand. The powder had been rammed
in so tightly that the explosion forced
the pipe in all directions.
The unfortunate lad was hurried to
the receiving hospital, where the police
surgeons amputated the third and
fourth fingers and a large part of the
hand. The bones were exposed and
the wound had a frightful appearance.
Hit in Face with Bullet
The second victim of a noise and
powder celebration was Peter Burgess.
II years old, of 209S Santa Monica ave-
nue., who was treated at the receiving
hospital for half-inch laceration eX-
tending through the upper lip. Young
Burgess hammered % caliber cart
ridge to make it explode. He succeed
ed, and the bullet tore hole in his
lip
The other victim was Ben Croix. 21
years old. of 449 Turner street, who
was careless in handling a medium
sized firecracker. He was celebrating
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Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-05
Thousand Persons III from PtomaInes

MODESTO, July 4.-As a result of
eating slightly tainted meat at a bar
becue, in connection with an Indepen-
dence Day celebration at Oakdale yes
terday at |, st thousand persons are
suffering from a mild attack of pto-
maine poisoning. None is seriously i'll.