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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-10
Annual Meeting of Society.

The annual meeting of the Maine State
Agricultural Society, which was held
Thursday evening in the municipal court
room in Lewiston City hall. was the live
|liest kind of gathering 1t was attend
ed by about 125 of the life members of
the society. David W. Campbell of Cher
ryteld presided. The report of Treas
uIer r. F. Callahan of Lewiston showed
the total receipts of fair week TO he s19.-
l4G 49, He stated that there would be a
surplus of about $4,000 after all bills were
paid. The liveliest kind of a discussion
ensued over the reports of some of the
DEPARTMENTS. DR.. Roscoe Smith of Au-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-10
BANGOR PLANS CELEBRATION

Bangor, Me-, Sept. 9.-Mrs. Robert E.
ed through Bangor Thursday afternoon
on her way to Sydney. They were ac-
companied by Henry f. Rood of New
York, friend of the family and one .:
the editors of Harper's Magazine Mr.
Rood was anXiously questioned by
newspaper men regarding word from
Commander Peary, but cable from
Battle Harbor, which Mr.. Rood expect
ed would be awaiting the party in Ban
gor. had not arrived. Mrs. Peary kept
within her stateroom with the children
when the train was in the station and
Mr.. Rood conveyed her regrets to the
reporters.
Mr.. Rood said that he knew nothin,
of Commander Pearys plans after he
had left Sydney, but from questions he
asked regarding trains it is evident
that the explorer will return to New
York Immediately by way of Bangor,
Portland and Boston.
As Bangor is the first city in the
United States that Peary will reach, a
monster celebration will be planned in
case he changes trains at this point
which seems probable. Mayor John r.
Woodman went to the train Thursday
and gave Mr.. Rood an earnest invita-
ton to extend to the commander on
behalf of the citizens of Bangor, to re-
main here few hours on his return
if possible Mr.. Rood thanked tn,
mayor and said he would be happy to
convey the request.
In case the explorer does remain
here a couple of hours between trains
the town of Bucksport, where the
steamer Roosevelt was built, will be
asked to join with Bangor in a great
public greeting.
, Regarding the controversy Mr.. Rood
said that neither he nor any member
OF the party had anything to say, nor
would have in the immediate future.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-10
HARTMAN DEAD.
Famous Railroad Finan-
cier Passes Awayat Arden.
III for Many Months Acute
Indigestion Final Cause.
Known the World Over for Remark.
able Feats in Railroad Circles.

Arden, n. Y, Sept 9-EdWard Fl.
Hartman, the greatest organizer OF
railroads the world has known, met the
everla sting defeat of his active life to-
day in death. Secluded in his magnifi-
cent home on Tower hill, surrounded
by members of his family, physicians
and nurses, he succumbed to an intes-
final disorder this afternoon, after a
fight against disease which will rank
for sheer grit with his remarkable
struggles in the financial world.
The exact time of his death is known
only in that limited circle of relatives
and associates who had so effectively
shielded Mr.. Hartman from all out
side annoyanCes during his last illness
The time was given the world as 3.35
p. NJ, but Mrs. Mary Simons, sister of
Mr.. Hartman, said that the end came
at 1.30, more than two hours previous.
Whether this apparent Discrepancy
has any bearing on the current belief
that every effort was made to lessen
the influence of the financers death
on the New York stock market is prob
lematic But it is significant that the
time of his death as officially announc-
ed was just 35 minutes after trading
had ceased on the Exchange in New
York.
Soon after the noon hour today there
came Il relapse which marked the ap-
proach of the end. His wife, his two
daughters. the Misses Marion and
Carol, and his sons, Walter and Ro-
land, vino had been constantly with
him, assembled at the bedside and a
carriage was hastily dispatched for
Mrs Simons whose home is here in
Arden, three miles from the Tower Hill
mansion.
Driving hurriedly up the mountain
side, Mrs. Smons entered the great
silent house in time to be present at
her brothers. death. At the bedside
she joined the wife and children who
with Or. w. ]. Lyle of New York and
Orlando Hartman, a brother, and the
nurses. formed q group at the bed
side. No spiritual adviser was at
hand. The swiftest automobile in the
Hartman garage had been dispatched
for the Rev. DR.. j. Holmes McGuin-
ess, an Episcopalian rector of Arden
parish and Mr.. Harriman's personal
chaplain. but Mr. McGuiness was not
dt nome. NHei ioullo ldteI. although
rushed up the mountain at break
neck speed, he did not arrive until
death had come to Arden House.
While the policy of reticence that
prevailed during Mr.. Harriman's ILL
ness was maintained by most of his
relatives and associates after his
death, Orlando Herman, whose home
is in New York. discussed the funeral
Continued on PaGs. Two.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-10
GOVERNORS Day CLOSES
THE MAINE STATE FAIR,
Another Big Crowd in Attendance BEST Races
Of Week -AItissimus, Dimp|e K, and Berry
Nelson Win--2.20 Tr0t to Be Finished TODAY.

Chief Marshal Z. A. Doten, on horse,
back and followed by the police squad
under Capt. r. J. Walsh and headed
by the Brigade Band. The procession.
OF cattle was led by the prize tow
teains of Walter Gleason of Oaklau,
and Mosher & Luce Of Pennington.
Governor Fernald and his party ar
rived about las, coming to the fair il
automobiles. They We're met at tn,
gate by Secretary Lowell, who with tn.
Brigade Band escorted them to tn,
race track. After the party had pass
ed around the track the Governor ant
the members OF his party were shown
to the boxes in the grandstand reserv-
ed for their use Seven automobiles
were used 20 bring the Governor and
his party to the fair.
The Governor and Adjutant Genera
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-10
READY 70 ARslTRArE.
Coast and Gsodetie Survey Willing "a
Try and Settle the Dispute.

Washington, Sept. 9.-The coast ana
geodetic. survey win undertake to ar
nitrate the Peary-Cook North Pole
controversy providing DIR. Cook re.
quests that It should do SO.
In view of the fact that Peary has
been operating under the directions oe
the survey It will become the duty OF
that institution to compute his note.
without request from anyone and Act
ing Supt. Perkins said today that "a
Cook should so desire the survey
would go over his papers also.
1T is a delicate matter" said Mr.
Perkins, ITO decide the claims In sucl,
an important case but our men arr
- acontinusd On taKc yNsx. ..lsr d
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-10

lewiston, Me, Sept. 9.-(SpeciaD.-
TO history tonight as the most success.
/ fnl of the many State fairs which have
been held here. Thursday was Gov
ernors day and over 5000 people cam.
out tn see the Governor, who was In
attendance with his staff and the mem
bers Of the Executive Council, the fine
races scheduled for the closing day
and the multitude of other attractions
The races were the best of the week
Altssimus, Dimple K and Berry Mel
son were the winners of the races de-
ci1ed today. The 2.20 trot was unfin-
ished at shutdown. 1t will be finished
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-10
TODAY'S JOURNAL CONTENTS

Page One.
81 TELEGRAPH-E. Fl. Hartman Dead
Latest in North Pole Controversy-State
Fair Closes.
Page Two.
{ TELEGRAPH
Page Three.
LoCAI.-Waterville, Fairfield. Oakland,
Pttsfleld and Skowhegan Local News
Page Four.
SPORTING AND FINANCIAL-John-
son Has Better of Kaufman in 10-Round
Bout at San Francisco-The Baseball Re-
sults-Other Sports-The Markets
Page Five.
CLASSIFIED ADS-Male and Female
Found-Boats. Motors, etc. for Sale
Business Cards-Railroads.
Page Six.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Doyle to the Res
cue-Farmers Are, Getting More Money
General Corbin--Wait for Proof-Maine
Gossip-Press Comments
Page Seven.
LOCAL.-State House News-Rescript
from the Law Court.
Page Eight.
LOCAL
Page NIne.
LOCAL-Readfield Methodist Church
Gets Income from Will Left by Late ga
rah b. Smith--Local ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
Page Ten.
Observation-Disclosures State Fair.
The United States annually exports
more cottonseed oil than all the other
countries of the world combined-42V0o.'
600 out of $4,000, coo gallons
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-10
AWAITS COOKS ARRIVAL.
Ed 6urriII Says When Explorer Re.
turns He Will Make An Affidavit,

Hamilton, Mont, Sept. ed Burrill,
who has just returned from the Bitter
Root mountains, says that he and Dr.
Cook were the only ones who made the
climb on Mount Mckinley in 1906 He
refuses to make any statement except
to say that when DR.. Cook gets to this
country he will go before a notary and
make a sworn statement regarding his
association with the explorer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-10

at 10 O'clock Friday morning. There
were two balloon ascensions. Both
were very successful.
Shortly before the neon hour the an
nual parade of the officers of the Maine
State Fair Association and then
guests, followed by the prize winning
stock exhibited during the week. made
the circuit of the track. The process
sioE was.a long one, reaching half way
around the track. and presented al
impressive sight which will not soon
be forgotten by the big crowd which
saw it. The procession was led by
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-10
Conditions and General Forecast.

Washington. sept. 9.-The area of
rainfall during III" past "A hours
reaches from the Missis sippi valley al
most to the Atlantic coast. The tenn
perature has remained nearly station
airy in N! sections OF the country. The
winds along the New England coast
will be light variable. mostly east to
southeast: middle Atlantic coast. light
to moderate southeast shifting to
south. No important change in tenn
noratUrc will occur.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-10

China is likely to guard with the great
est ,strictness the secrets Of its navy,
soon to be reorganized. Admiral Sab adj
vocates that the punishment for diyulg-
ing naval secrets, which is Punishment,
be changed to decapitation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-10
NAMES CORDIAL WELCOME.

Portland, NE, sept. 5.-COIilllldIluef
Robert f. Peary, the Arctic explorer,
was today extended a hearty welcome
by Maine, his adopted State. Four cities
Portland. South Portland, Waterville'
and Augusta-sent word for him to
United States. If Commander Peary
will accept the invitations there seems
to be little doub. that the famous ex-
plornr will receive a welcome which
will make up for any lack of warmth
which many claim has existed in the
past If he comes he will be rendered
a great welcome.
The voices of Portland and South
Portland We're expressed in a message.
sent this afternoon, which read:
Commander Robert E. Peary, L. s. N,
North Sydney. N. S.
Sister cities of your bOyhood days
join in sincere and hearty congratua-
tons on your achievements. City coun-
ellis last night authorized joint move
al here What evening can you spend
with us?
(SigncO "ADAM p. LEIGHTON.
Mayor of Portland.
Erred G. HAMILTON,
Mayor of South Portland.'
Closely following this message over
the wires went another from Judge e.
c. Reynolds, Commander Peary's life
long friend. 1t read:
Commander Robert f. Peary, L. S. N,
North Sydney, N. S.
"All here with you, greatly pleased.
Come and see for yourself if possible
(Signed) EDWIN c. REYNOLDS"
Tired but patient, with two excited
children to look after, Mrs. Peary left
Fortl9nd this forenoon on the PrOVin-
cal Express, hoping to be at her hus-
bands side at Sydney by AS o'clock
tomorrow evening. On her way the
mayors of Waterville and Bangor
boarded the flyer and urged her to
bring her husband back to Maine as
soon as it was possible for her to do So
They assured her of reception that
has never been equalled. She promised
to do her best.
Although Mrs. Peary declined to be
interviewed at the different stopping
places of the Provincial Express. she
sent word by Henry f. Rood of New
York. n personal friend of the family,
VINO is accompanying them to Sydney.
that she had received no word from
her husband today Messages We're
looked for at Waterville and Bangor
but they failed to arrive.
The little family was radiantiy hap
py in anticipation of being soon with
the explorer. They were only recognize
ed by q few score as they passed
through along over the Maine Central
lines to Nanceboro on the border, where
the train will be picked up by the ca
madam Pacific and taken on to st.
John to the Intercolonial Road.
Young Robert, Jr., a care-free blue
eyed, fiaxen-haired lad of six years,
was the center of attraction at the sta
tions and on the Pullman among the
vacatfonists and travellers He carried
a big American flag to wave to his dad
the moment he sees him in Sydney. He
was very insstent before he left Port
land that the banner should be mailed
to the pole with silver nails and that
his little white Teddy bear should be by
his side.
Marie, the 16-year-old "Snow baby"
appeared to be enjoying the railroad
journey immensely. Two large bou-
Duets of blue and white asters We're
stacked near their seat in the parlor
car.
"a happy family indeed" remarked a
lonely commercial traveller who had
been on the road for several long
months.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-10
THE WEATHER
SHOWERS.

Washington, Sept. 9.-Forecast COR
New England: Showers Friday AMI
Saturday, warmer in east portion FRI
day; moderate east winds, becoming
variable.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-10

Dill, accompanied by Trustee Morse
rode in the first car, owned and driven
by +. G.. Davis Of Lewiston.
In Dwight Edwards car were May.
" Morey Of Lewiston. Mayor Merrill;
Of Auburn. Col. Smith and Major
clark of tire Governors staff. In g.
:. Hams car We're Major Elliott anc
Col Judkins: Charles l.. Cushman OF
Auburn was accompanied by Ioi.
Goodrich in his car. In the car of +.
w. Pcnlny of Auburn rode Gen. Nor
arty and Col. GoodaH. In the car OF
Otto II. Olfene of Auburn We're Col.
KavanauSh, Col O'Neil, Mrs. O'Nefi
and Miss O'Neil. In the car of Ira
w. Fitz we're Col. Stearns and Charles
!sraclson.
The parade around the track was
led by Il. r. Doten, state field marshai
and escort of Lewiston policemen,
made up of Capt. Walsh and Patrol
men Vaughan. Dutil, Lamontagne, Nc
rillcuddy Minnehan, Crowley, Moore
and Blair.
Thursdays Races.
Thursdays card of four races was
one of the best of the week with the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-10

ROlIE1lA.
Yearlng Fily, by Roland AxtelI; o Z,75i'
Owned by c. II. JennesS of west foWhal'
21S pace. the 2.25 pace, the 2.ol pace
and the 80 trot. The last class was lelt
unfinished until 10 o'clock tomorrow
forenoon. as it was too late to run IL
off. When the track was closed Lucy
Baron and Hirma both had won neat.
The race of the day was the TN pace
and Little Johnny, owned by George
Bonnaillie of Lewiston, was looked 10
be the winner He appeared to be go
ing in fine shape and captured the hrst
two heats with but little trouble. After
the second heat Little Johnny was re-
ported to have been taken with cone
and his owner wished to draw him. The
Judges called on all the veterinarians
on the grounds to consult on the case
and the horse was finally allowed TO
he drawn. When the announcement
was made from the judges stand a
number on the grandstand greeted IL
with bocts and Kisses. This made it
necessary TO start it over again. Two
more heats were run off and then by
agreement the money was DIVIDED ac-
cordipa to the last race. Altissiinus won
first place, Louise Bashford second ana
PayIine third. The summaries:
2.1s PACE-PURSE $780,
Altissimus. b g, by Nelson
Wilkes. Pottle) ........... l
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-10
Boston Forecast.

Postcn. Sept. 9,-Forecast: Showers
Friday and SATURDAY. Warmer Friday
moderate eastorly winds becoming
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-10
2.25 PACE-PURSE $500.

2.25 PACE-PURSE $500.
)imple X, ch m. by Kcnton,
(GeroW) NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. l l l
slack Velvet, blk m, Orchard
Velnor, b m, (Smith) .......... 5 2
FlashliSht, CHI G, (GarcelOm 80. 3 5 a
Zoe Hilton, b $, (Hanscom) ..... 3 5
Time-2.21N, 2.19R, 223
231 PACE-PURSE $780,
Jerry Nelson, b s, by Nelson
tLamson) observation-disclosures. / 1
Bob Patch, b &, (Waite) .... 5 2 2 .
|ellie L., oh III (Hanscom) =. 5 3 3 8
Dora L., b IN, CRusselD 49,. 2 dis
american Chimes, s, by
American Law, JohnsoD l dis
Time -225l4, 1854, 2.31a4, 23O.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-10

Lucy Baron. b m, by Baron Nc
Gregor, (RoWe) NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. ]
Hiram. ch g. by Ieomus, (Jordan 2
Attorney Law. 6, by Ameri-
can Law, (NelsOn) ............... >
Fannie Delmar, b m, by Delmar,
Woodbury. Observation-Disclosures. A
Time--2.2114. 222B.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-13
LOCAL

War TO tho knife has heen declared against
zoe" Desmond by employees on line of the
aqueduct.
Fred l.. Pierce OF Los Angeles is elected
president of the California state Funeral Di-
rectors' association.
George A. Smith, candidate for mayor,
asks permission to string banner across the
street.
United States deputy marshals are seeking
for double of man who impersonated army
officer.
Hundreds of delegates to California Phar-
maceutical convention register in Los An
geles
one killed and one fatally injured in the
collapse of wall at Snyder Lime company $
plant. 317 East Third street. injured man
expires at hospital
Tom Savage tells Of attempts to bribe Sam
Schenck and of latters retort that he had
"a better proposition"
A. e. Warrington and w. c. Carpenter
appear in Justice Summerheld's court to
answer three charges of manufacturing
bogus mortgages.
Twenty-Five guests of The Herald leave for
Seattle on good ship President
Four hundred delegates are i'm session at
Long Beach convention of the Christian
church.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-13
MOTHER RESCUED
BY YOUNG CHILD
WOMAN IMPRISONED IN AN
OTHERS FAMILY
Abductor Is Arrested Only After q
Struggle with Officers, In Which
He Tried to Uso
Knife
[By Associated P-sss.l

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 12.-Led by
a 13-year-old girl, detectives today res
cued Mrs. Mary Rancedore from the
home of Giuseppe Gieio, where the
woman claims to have been held a
prisoner for over a year.
Gieio was arrested only after a des-
perate resistance. He attacked two
officers with knife, and was subdued
only after his captors had drawn re-
volvers. Even then he struggled in
the room to gain possession of a loaded
shotgun and revolver.
Jose Rancedore, the woman's hus-
band, went east more than year ago
when the family came to San Fran
cisco from San Jose. The mans wife
was persuaded by Gieio to enter his
employ as housekeeper. The woman
charges that she was detained under
lock and key for month, and that on
her escape to San Jose Gieio followed
with man, alleged to be an officer OF
the law, and forced her to return. This,
she says, occurred more than a year
ago, and for the last thirteen months
she has been locked in a small room.
Her husband returned from the east
two weeks ago, but was afraid to take
action to regain possession of his wife.
Her 13-year-old daughter, however, no
titled detectives today and the arrest
and liberation followed.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-13
FLEMING COMMENDS WORK
OF LOS ANGELES HERALD
IN CONSOLIDATION FIGHT

a. r. Fleming, secretary of the Los
Angeles conso. .ldation committee, sent
the following letter to The Herald last
night;
Los Angeles Herald:
Gentlemen-It Is with great pleasure
at this time, individually and ON behalf
Of the consolidation committee of tho
city of Los Angeles, take pleasure in
recognizing the very efficient service
rendered to the campaign committee in
bringing about the great victory mt San
Pedro. Yours was part well taken and
A. r. FLEMING.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-13
FORT WILLIAMS
UNDER MILITIA
LBy Associated Press.l

FORT WILLIAMS. Ont, Aug. 12.-
Fort Williams for the first time in its
history is under martial law. This
resulted from a fight waged on special
Canadian Pacific police today by 1000
striking dock laborers.
Twenty-four men were injured, three
fatally. including Chief Ball of the
railway company's local force, and
two strikers.
A regiment of militia was called out
after Mayor Pelletier had read the
riot act.
The strikers had twenty-five railway
constables penned up in the Canadian
Pacific railroad bunkhouse. They
fired through the windows and were
preparing to storm the house when
the police persuaded them to desist.
The strikers threatened tonight to
burn the Canadian Pacific grain ele-
vators.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-13
SCHENCK HAD A
BETTER GAME,IS
SAVAGE'S REPLY
oSWALD'S COMPETITOR TELLS
STORY IN COURT
OFFER OF $500 A MONTH TURNED
DOWN BY COMMISSIONER
Story of Battle for Supremacy In Red
light District Is Told in MeIan-
choIy Tones by Former
"Boss"
mHoMAs f. SAVAGE, former busi-

HHOMAS f. SAVAGE, former busi-
ness rival of Nicholas D. oswald
IL in the underworld, was called to
the stand in the Broadhead trial short
ly after o'clock yesterday afternoon.
He testified regarding several meet
ings with Mayor Harper, Samuel
Schenck and others in the course Of
his futile efforts to stem the tide of
redlight affairs after he came to real
lie that 1t was setting toward Oswald
and threatened to leave him. Savage
stranded as a business failure in the
realm of vice.
II had a conversation with Samuel
Schenck in the park on the city hall
grounds early in 1907 testified the
witness, land asked him what was
the trouble about them places. He
said he couldn't do nothing for me,
and | told him | knew he could If he
wanted to- He said he couldn't. l
told him what l thought of him. and
then he went into the city hall and |
went away"
This answer. on objection and mo-
tion of counsel for the defense, was
ordered stricken ont of the record as
unresponsive, and \ heated argument
between counsel followed over the
question of whether the witness mem-
ory could be refreshed by reading him
his testimony before the grand jury
and questioning him regarding it, The
court ruled that this might be done.
Offered Schenck Money
Savage hearing the testimony which
heretofore has been secret of the
grand jury, admitted that he had said:
Il offered Schenck $500 a month -
let the Arlington and Belmont run.
He said he had a better proposition.
Afterward, I'm July, 1907, ] had con-
versation with the mayor in his Of
fice in the city regarding those places,
Samuel Schenck, Commissioners Wood
Ill and Cole and Mr. Fleming were
present. The mayor said it was up to
the district attorney. | asked him why
other places were allowed to run, and
he said there were too many in on II.
Mr. Fleming suggested that they leave
ten women in each of my houses.
Commenting on this the witness
added "Mr. Fleming, who is assist
ing the prosecution now"
SaVage's manner was melancholy.
The tones of his voice We're at once
hollow and hoarse. The muscles around
his broad. thin-lipped mouth jerked
nervously while he talked particular
ly on the left side where the cords are
stretched tight into the deep scar with
which his cheek is left from jaw to
eyebrow.
Apparently he made an effort to
emulate the air of dispassionate sui
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