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Los Angeles herald., 1909-05-09
FIRST ARREST IN
ANTI-BETTING LAW
Three Baseball Fans at Oakland
Vernon Game Are Taken In
for Laying Wagers in
Bleachers

SAN FRANCISCO, May S.-The first arrests
under the new anti-betting law recently passed
by the legislature were made this afternoon
when three baseball enthusiasts were taken
into custody at Recreation park while the
Oakland and Vernon game was being played
and charged with betting on the game.
John Wilson, Frank Edwards and Frank
Myers, the three arrested, were in the
bleachers at the time, and according to the
police, laying wagers with each other
They are not accused Of bookmaking, but were
arrested under the clause in the statute which
prohibits betting in any manner whatsoever
upon contests of skill, speed power of endur-
ance of man or beast, or between man and
beast
The penalty for violation of the new law
which is similar to the Hughes measure Of
New York is not less than thirty days and
not more than year in Jail There is no al
tentative of a fine
Los Angeles herald., 1909-05-09

successful sales augmented the pro-
ceeds were: Cosmos club at Hambur-
gers, under the direction of Mrs. w.
r. Anderson; Press club, Broadway
Bank and Trust company, Mrs. Z. =
Williamson; Sunshine, Natick hotel'
Mrs. E. L. Emo; Friday Morning cluo'
the Van Nuys, Mrs. S. Fl. Fisk and Mrs.
Mattern; Ebell, Vile de Paris, Mrs. Ada
Van Pelt; Daughters of the American
Revolution, Boston store, Mrs. M. Al
drich; Daughters of American Veter-
ans, Jevnes No. 2, Mrs. M. Scott; w. {.
T. u, Broadway Department store, Mrs
L. r. Quint; Political Equality, Hollen-
beck hotel, Mrs L. A. Robinson; Wade
Hampton chapter, U. D. c., Black
stones, Mrs. B. Eldon and Miss Eagle;
Entire Nous, Bullock's Mrs. Offenbaugh.
Mrs. H. B. Guthrey was in charge of
the day. assisted by Miss Emily Par
sons. Mrs. George Drake Ruddy and
Mrs. F. Pleas.
Flower Committee
The flower committee was composed
of the following: Mrs. c. c. Noble,
chairman; Mines. Lewis Schirm, Ray
Sterry, Ellyne Gelaldine, o. T. Help
ling, Margarita Hawkins, Mabel Han
son, c. A. Schalwitz. 7. f. McManus,
H. B. Guthrey, Jerry Leptivich, L. P.
Durand and d. l.. Katzow. This COM
mittee expresses its thanks for the var
ious donations of flowers which made
this distribution yesterday possible.
The boxes at the Auditorium will be
occupied this afternoon at the right
side by the state officers of the Mothers
congress, executive committee and
cnairmen of the standing committees
of the celebration, and members of the
board of education. At the left side
the two upper boxes will be occupied
by representatives of the press, and the
two lower boxes by the wives of the
speakers and the clergy.
The entire first balcony will be occu-
pied by the fraternal orders. Members
of the Y. M. c. A. numbering about 600
will occupy the body of the auditorium.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-05-09
Naval Bill in Russia Unsigned

ST. PETERSBURG, May S.-The
emperor has not as yet informed the
cabinet as to the fate of the naval bill,
but it is the general belief in govern
ment circles that he will approve the
bill and that Premier Stolypin and his
ministers will remain in office for the
present.
Count Cassini, ambassador to Spain,
has resigned his post and there are
renewed rumors that M. Iswolsky. for
eign minister, will succeed to that Of
fee The retirement of M. Iswolsky
from the foreign ministry is now con-
sidered practically inevitable.
Upon accepting this portfolio M. Is
wolsky made it condition that he be
permitted at any time to lay it down
in exchange for a foreign post.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-05-09
BARACA CLUB HOLDS
ITS ANNUAL MEET
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The Baraca club of Los Angeles
field held their regular annual track
and field meet, which was interesting
from start to finish. Mickey Mcclure,
holder of the interscholastic SSO-yard
rum was the star runner of the meet,
capturing first place in the half mile,
the 220-yard dash, the 100 and the $50.
The Vernon Congregational church
captured every point in the pole vault,
which at the height of 10 feet IL inches
was won by Atkins. CAVES was Sec
ond and Worth was third. Stanley
Ward of the First Congregational
church got three first places.
Following are the events:
High tump--First Congregational church,
Stanley Ward won; Earl, First Methodist
second; Vernon Congregational, GrRvies,
third Height feet rs inches
Broad jump-First Methodist. Earl won;
First Congregational, Brewer second; YER
non Congregational, Cooper third. Dis
tance % feet inches.
Half mile relay-Won by Vernon congre-
gational church Time l:4O 10
Half mile run-FIrst Congreg egatonal,
Hickson won: Emanuel Presbyterian. Keel
er second; First Methodist, Fisher third.
Time 2:90 S-5.
Hammer throw--st. James Methodist
Richardson won. vernon ConBregatlonal,
worth second; First Congregational, Ward,
third Distance III feet inches.
Shot put-First Congregational. Bryant
won; First Baptist. Doyle second: First
Congregational, Maile third Distance 80
feet inches
44O-yard dash-First Congregational
church, Mcclure won; Third Presbyterian,
Wright second;, Vernon Congregational, Let
erton third. Time 81 seconds.
22O low hurdles-Flrst Congregational,
Ward won; First Congregational Bailey
second; First Methodist, Fisher third. Time
20 seconds.
22O-yard dash-First Congregational
church, Mcclure won; First Baptist, Rur-
nan second Third Presbyterian, Virgins
third Time "a lis seconds
120 high hurdes-First Congregational,
Ben Ward won; First Congregational, Bailey
second; Third Presbyterian, Lain third.
Time IT is seconds.
1OO-yard dash-Rirst Congregational Nc
Clure won Vernon Congregational, Lillard
second; First Congregational Bailey third
Time II 2-5 seconds
Mile run-First Congregational Hixon
won: First Methodist, Fisher second; Eman-
uel Presbyterian, third. Time 5:S4.
Pole vault-Won by Vernon Congrega-
tional church Height 10 feet IL inches.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-05-09
Institute New commandery

SANTA CRUZ, Cal, May 9.-Santa
Cruz commandery No. a. Knights
Templar, was instituted today by Grand
Commander Right Eminent Sir Harvey
d. Loveland and other grand officers,
assisted by a large number of knights
from Golden Gate commandery of San
Francisco, who arrived on specia
train. Watsonville commandery alsc
was present The impressive rites ano
were concluded tonight with
a grand ball.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-05-09
one Dead. slx Injured

DULUTH, Mimi, May S,-One dead
and six injured is the result of a riot
at Superior, Wis, tonight, between
union and non union men, when the
steamer Berlin tied up at the dock.
The Berlin, union boat, ar
rived with coal to be discharged at
the docks. Soon after her arrival a
crowd gathered and began throwing
coal at the crew. Several of the latter
were injured, and someone fired shot
at the crowd and workman dropped
dead.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-05-09
TRAVIS ourcLAssEs RIVAL

GARDEN CITY, L. l., May S-Walter ].
Travis completely outclassed his rival, Albert
OF the Garden City Golf clubs annual tourna-
ment. The former British and American title
holder, defeated the Princeton student 1 up
and to go. Golfing conditions ideal. On
the morning round Travis was up. In the
afternoon he threw away the first hole by an
Indifferent put, after Seckel had been bunkered,
but the next six holes went 10 Travis almost
faultless plays. The eighth hole Travis lost
by getting into a big trap, but he ended the
contest by winning the ninth with 81 strikes to
his credit
Los Angeles herald., 1909-05-09
BOY DIES IN EFFORT TO
SUCCOR STARVING BIRDS
Young San Franciscan with Food for
Fledgiings Falls Twenty Feet
from Tree

SAN FRANCISCO, May S.-While
trying to feed starving birds, little
Charles Svec, aged II, fell out of tree
and died today as result of his lnJu-
ries. A neighboring boy had killed the
mother bird of a brood of tiedglings
whose nest was in a large oak near
Charles home. Taking pity upon the
birds, Charles attempted to climb to-
the nest with some food, and when
twenty feet from the ground fell and
sustained a fractured skull.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-05-09
VAN HALTREN is OUT;
REIDY WILL LEAD OAKS

+ SAN FRANCISCO, May s. !
:. George Van Haltren, the veteran :
! player, who has been manager or =
= the Oakland team of the Pacific =
!. Coast Baseball league for some :
!. time, has been removed from that !
i position, and will be succeeded by !
!. Billy Reidy, one of the most widely !
!. known baseball men on the coast. !
4 The change takes effect Tuesday, !
i according to an announcement !
= made today.
:. Van Haltren probably will re- !
4 main with the club as player. \
= j. ! 4 \ :. i ! = = i = = + 4, = = 4 +
Los Angeles herald., 1909-05-09
PATHFINDER CAR ON WAY

ALBUQUERQUE. N. NJ, May s.
The f1ag-to-flag pathfinder car which
left Denver eight days ago en- route TO
Mexico City reached here at $50 o'clock
tonight from Santa Fe, N. M. The car
will remain here over Sunday and will
leave Monday morning for Terrence,
N. NJ, whence it will proceed to Ell
PaSO
Los Angeles herald., 1909-05-09
Grand Lodne |. o. o. E. to Meet

SAN FRANCISCO, May S.-With an
attendance of S2S delegates from S49
towns and cities, representing a MEM
bership in the state of 42,S51, the grand
lodge of California Independent Order
of odd Fellows will convene in San
Francisco next Tuesday morning.
Judge John e. Raker of Alturas, grand
master will nreSide.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-05-09
sHRuBB BEATS LoNeRoAT

MONTREAL, May s.-Alfred shrubb. the
English distance crack, ran away from Tom
Iongboat the Indian runner, in fifteen mile
race today on the grounds of the Montreal
A. A. A. and won by nearly third of a mile
in 1:23:57. Shrubb got away at the start and
xept on winning until the twelfth mile when
he Tapped Longboat. The track was three
laps 10 the mile. Longboats time was l:26 :46.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-05-09
snanlah War Veterans Adjourn

CLEVELAND, Ohio, May s.-The
meeting of the naval and military or
der Of the Spanish-American War
closed here today Among the officers
elected were: Commander in chief,
Rear Admiral o. w. Farenholt, u. S.
NJ, California; treasurer, Major George
f. Shields, U. S. ", California.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-05-09
Entire Town Burned

Ell PASC, Texas, May S.-The town
of Tobin, ten miles northeast of here.
was practically destroyed by fire early
this morning, The car barns, in which
was housed equipment for the inter-
urban line at Ell Paso, and the work
shops were also among the buildings
burned. One locomotive and three cars
were DESTROYED.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-05-09
Government suiIdinu Damaqed

WASHINGTON, May 9.-Fire broke
out early today in the building of the
geological survey. While the blaze ap-
parently was under control it was
feared the water would damage the
raoor5G
Los Angeles herald., 1909-05-09
NAVAL CADETS WIN

ANNAPOLIS, Md, May S.-The Naval
academy athletes defeated the teams of
Columbia university, New York, today
by GA to SO points. Three academy
records were broken, the 220-yard dash,
the broad jump and pole vault.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-05-09
Water Company Organized

OAKLAND, May S.-The Peoples
Water company was reorganized this
morning at meeting The following
new directors were elected: A. w. Nay
lor, James Y. Eccleston, II. c. Cap
we'll, L. G. Burpee, George M. O'Brien,
H. Leimert and Wickham Havens.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-05-09
CHESS MATCH is DRAW

NEW YORK, May 8.-The ninth
game of the chess match between
Frank j. Marshall of New York and
]: r. Capablanca, the Cuban cham
pion, here today resulted in a draw
after siXty-seyen moves. The score Of
the match is now; Capablanca, A. Mar
shall, l; drawn, T.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-05-09
Noted Composer Dies

COPENHAGEN, May S.-Joachim
Anderson the noted composer and con-
ductor, died today at sanitarium neal
Copenhagen. Mr.. Anderson married
Miss Sarah D. Watson of New York.
who survives.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-05-09
MASH MINIS MARATHON

PHILADELPHIA, May S.-Al Nash.
the Indian runner, today won the pro-
fessional Marathon race here. Nash's
time was 2:54:14. There were eight
starters.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-05-09

This fine weathered oak
center table is a big bar
gain at the regular price
$5.50-at $2.95 we ought to
sell every one in a day.
arter sa we'd GA k
throughout-best construc-
tion and finish.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-17
HALLOWELL.
Mayor Ski||in Renominat-
ed by Republicans.
F. B. Olsen and A. B. Church
For Aldermen at-Large.
John Burns for St. Commits ioner...
G. R. vickery for City Marshal.

The Republican caucus at the City
hall last night was largely attended
and considerable good Inatured en-
thusasm was manifested. Samuel Cur
rier, chairman of the Republican city
committee, called the meeting to or
der and presented the name Of ]. w
Fuller for presiding officer, who was
unanimously chosen. E. M. Hender-
son was elected secretary. Upon the
call for nominate Samuel Currie1
nominated the present mayor, Hon. ..
c. (Slli]lin, and he was unanimously
named. For two aldermen-a large,
the name of Fred r. Olsen was pre-
sentod by r. G. Stickney, while Gen.
w. c. Tilden offered the name of A. 3.
Church, both of whom were chosen
by acClanation. The only contest
was that Of street commissioner. j
f. Varney nominated John Burns, and
f. S. Wingate presented the name of
SamEel Cottle. John S. Hamilton, II.
p. Clearwater and DIR. II. A. Milliken
We're appointed tellers and the vote
was taken with the following result:
John Turns received 145 and Samuel
Cottic %. On motion of H. r. Clear
water George r. Vickery was named
for city marshal and the vote was
unanimous.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-17
OAKLAND.

The Barn dance for which the men of
the Universalist church have been max
ing arrangements will he given tonight
in Messalonskee hall The hall is being
decorated with corn stalks, straw and
other litter supposed to have been found
about the country barn of the olden
time 1t is also announced that pigs.
poultry, calves and other live stock Will
be found in the hall, while well stocked
kitchen of the "old New England type
will be fitted up in the dining corner. The
first four dances will be for those in old
fashioned costumes.
Capt Helen Rice of the Salvation Army
Corps at Fairfield. with three assistants
from that place, conducted services at the
High Street Mission Monday evening.
H. w Higgins of Fairfield gave an IL
Illustrated talk on The Tabernacle Type
of Christ" at High Street Mission Sun
day evening.
Last Sunday the Free Baptist Sunday
school was presented 40 Bibles by the
Kings Maidens for use in the church.
The Bibles We're purchased with the re-
ceipts from the recent concert.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-17
ONE WHO WAS THERE
A Communication.

Editors Kennebec Journal:
Your article in re frrn zee to the So
cret Caucus of Temperance and Re-
formers claimed to have ! cen held
on Monday evening, at Highland Ave
me Methodist church is entirely mis-
leading The needing that was net
al that time and said by your cores
pond,nt to be Caucus was mercy
one of the regular meetings of ire bro
thcrhood of St Paul. 1t vas acSo-
lutclv without political significance and
no clergy were present. The subJec'
of Temperance came up simply in ac-
cordance with one of the regular SUP
iects of debate which are given out III
advance each w eek by the Society Inc
statement made that there are DC
drinking places iii Gardner "aS
made bv stranger who happened III
to the meeting.
w. q. Cobb. President of 1'rotici
hood of st. Paul.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-17
FOR MAYOR
A Communication.

Gardiner, Me-, Feb. 16. 1899
Editor kennebec Journal, Augusta, Me.
Dear Sir:-Attention being called to the
item in your issue of this morning, under
the heading of Gardiner, l beg to ask
that you give as much prominence to this
correction as you did to the item itself.
The report of the meeting in the vestry
of the Highland Avenue NJ T.. church.
called in the paper "A Secret Caucus" is
to put it mildly. utterly false. 1t was
never called. intended for, nor did it re-
motley resemble caucus, either secret
or otherwise. There was no discussion
which in the least recognized the fact
that q city caucus was to be held there
was no discussion relative to the nominal
ton of any man or men for any office or
offices whatever. The meeting was one of
many held by an organization which is
identified with the work of the church.
For its own entertainment it was decided
to hold Il debate, and the subject chosen
was n resolution dealing with the merits
of prohibition as administered in Maine in
Comparison with any form of license. 1t
was entirely an amateur affair, with no
reference to- desire to control or inter-
fere with local politics, and either the in
formation to your correspondent was mis-
stated or else he failed to report the facts
correctly
Yours, etc,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-17
SKOWHEGAN,

AS nearly DIS can be estimated
total cost of the new municipal but
ing. including the lot, will be alb,
$4,000. An itemized account of all
expenditures will be submitted TO
voters in the annual report of
fselectmen at the town meeting on
second Monday in March.
The 81 third and fourth class DC
masters of Somerset county have
cided to form a Somerset County Pc
masters League and the meeting
organization will be held in the
preme court building here March 2.
Co. of the I'd Regiment, N. G..
NJ, moved Tuesday from the
arnory in Heselton block 10 the n
quarters in the municipal buildi
, Capt. Rice will have desk room in
office of the street commissioner.
Walter T.. Lancaster of Pittsfi
and Willard H. Higgins of Fairfi
nave been adjudged banKrupts &
have petitioned for their dischar
Their hearings will be held in Portls
Feb. &c. a.#
A petition has been presented to
| board of county commissioners
Somerset asking for the discontil
ance of the Butler ferry, social
across the Sandy river. 1t Is sigl
| ky y. G. Jones and 96 others The
tablishment of new ferry is ask
| about one mile south of the pres
location. 1t is claimed that the n
ferry will convey a greater number
people. a hearing will be held Ma
| 10 at the home Of L. +. Butler in "
/ ridgeWock - yea. I
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-17

A party was held Monday evening
at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs Harry
Wight in honor of The 18th birthday
OF their son, Lnwood, which occurred
Sunday, Feb. a. Those present We're
members of Grades VIII and TX of\thc
Grammar school Among them were
Arnold Weeks, Boynton McPhec, Car
roll Goodwin, Natalie ToZier. Viola
Merchant Earl McPhee, Rodney Nc
Phee, Minta Coombs. Lillian Abbott.
George Novel;, Nareen Gorton, Perley
Reed, Vera Bryant and Miss Maui
Parsons. principal of the Grammar
school. \ very pleasant evening was
passed Ice cream, cake and fruit
were served
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-17
WINTHROP
Mrs. Emma Longfe||ow
Given Pleasant Surprise.
Friends Unexpectedly Make Call
On Her 66th Birthday.
An illustrated Lecture Tomorrow
Night..-PersonaI Mention.

+. F. Fairbanks of Belgrade was In
town the first of the week.
Nathaniel Fairbanks of Auburn Wis
tied Fdgan Penniman, who was at
home from Hebron on a visit, the first
of the week.
Mr.. and Mrs Albion Kilbreth and
family of Hebron are visiting NH. and
Mrs. Henry futile.
"China's Teeming Millions of the
Yangtse" is the. subject Of the illus
trated lecture at the Methodist church
will sing at the conclusion of the lee
ture.
Helen N Gale passed Monday and
Tuesday in Lewiston.
very pleasant occasion Mondal
evening was the birthday surpri:
party given to Mrs. Emma Longfe
low, who has just passed the seth mil,'
stone of her life, at the home of ne
son, Everett Longfellow. A large at
tendance of friends ana nelghbor
were present and the affair was com
plete surprise to Mrs Longfellow. TIL
guests presented her with silk um
brela and beautiful comb and brusl
set c. e. Moore making the presenta
ton speech. Mrs. LongfelloW re
sponded with q few simple words OF
thanks. A birthday cake, the gift o.
Mrs Everett Longfellow, was cen
trail attraction of the refreshments
which included ice cream, cake ant
| home made candies. Games and cha
rades were enjoyed, one of the mos
original being very laughabie repre-
senta ton of Carrie Nation. The guests
were: Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Moore, Mr.
and Mrs. H NJ futile, Mr.. and Mrs
| Fred Bearce, Mr. and Mrs. w. p
Briggs, Mr.. and Mrs. George Briggs
| ar and Mrs. Martin Higgins, Mr.. ana
Mrs Herbert Healey,> Elvie Healey
Mrs Isaac Johnson, Mr.. and Mrs. Har-
| nv Holmes and son Earle. Clarence
Stuart, Alton Williams, Waldo Met
| calf and Annie Holmes.
Mrs. Thomas Jackson has gone tt
| Bridgewater, Mass, where she will be
| the guest of Mrs. Frank Burr.
The Military Minstrels of Augusta
| will appear at the hall tonight to be
| followed by a grand ball.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-17
FAIRFIELD.

In the Journals recent account OF
ter. it failed by oversight to mention
two of the best, those of c. G. Hume.
Mr.. Hume is a great lover of horses
and takes much pleasure in the way
of recreation in riding behind some
thing about as fast as is met with any
where. Last fall Mr.. Hume brought
home a bay PAGER. a 5-year-old, stand
ing 16 hands. a strong limbed, strong
young one, that has been driven very
fast on the Boston speedway and be-
lieves him not only to be the fastest
horse in town but one of the fastest
in Maine. He also has a chestnut a
handsome up-headed horse of fine
'yle. standing 16 hands. square :
aited trotter, goes without weights
l. boots of any kind and can step fast
20 the dirt or ice This is a Maine
red one, that Mr., Hume has owned
everal years. and is one of the best
ypes of the gentleman's driver. The
Iume & Newhall Co, OF which Mr..
tume is a member own about 80
raft horses, that We're personally
selected by him, which are as fine a
ot of their class as can be found in
he State.
Grant Pierce of Boston Is spending
| few days with his mother at Fair
field Center.
Many of the citizens of Benton are
talking of uniting with Winslow to
form union district for school super
vision, and this much seems certain
that an article to act on the matter Will
re inserted in the warrants for the COM
ing town meetings Literature on the
subject being distributed among the
voters and it now looks as though
the measure would prevail. The plan
is for each town to raise it's pro-
portional part of $500, which would en-
title them to double that amount. or
$500 from the State, enabling them to
hire a superintendent at a salary OF
$1,000. The towns are so situated as
to be most conveniently united for the
purpose.
A lecture and entertainment will be
given at Victor Grange hall, Fairfield
Center this evening. The exercises
will begin promptly at 1870 o'clock
There will be an interesting lecture by
Mr.. E P Mayo; select readings by
members of the Grange and music, In
charge of Miss Alice Tozier, Miss
Jennie Warren and Miss Leone Har-
rington.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-17
Albion Grange.

There was a small attendance at the
regular meeting of Albion Grange on
Friday evening. February II. The pro-
gram consisted of readings by Laverne
knights and Charles Wilson and dis
cussion of the questions How Do
Feed My Cows and What Are the
Results?" and 1"How Do I Do NY
Chores?"
The question of feed and results
brought out lively discussion by the
members. Those taking part were {. ;.
Billings. c. F. Wilson. A. S. Besse. E.
E. wiggin and c. w. Abbott, AS the
question was not settled at the time
for closing grange it was proposed to
continue the discussion at the next
meeting, and it is hoped many facts
concerning feeding and .care of stock
may be brought out.