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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-05-06
From Another Point of View

Mohammed v. has only two wives but plenty
a Haveth forgotten where they tied the giraffe?
s s'"A ~ ~ - - " ~
declares he has told ALL But has he told all
MARKET plentiful still
rcng ---------.--.~-.
MISREPRESENTATION
that
- some kind Of a trust
arship tests
|<nrf ctys propesies
cyclone Ardmore probably
Ave. never heard Of It's tf-vnd==="
pupils
Before that the pupil was well in his studics
1orsey captured has
ko feathers like parrot In
900 IL bird bird Of deyil a a
make
bu ln1lng 20 make the hit with D.,
xoourvness to rich men must be kept
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-05-06
We'll Done, Good and
Faithful Servant" Is
Bespoken in Grief
William c. Msybury. Was First q
Man and First for His Fellow
Men and HE . Broad and
inspIring Nature.

asa The sunshine following the storm
the radiance broken the darkness
q h ready and darkness dis
psIsd By contact with glowing personality.
The and the fresh bracng air inspirations for
lind he had furnished inspiration for mankind and symbolca
Of the vhomene that behind patient and charitable nature
The budding which good
han live again shall who good live always
William c. Maybury $ notd
The home he s closed, is all
William Maybury bignes contained the broad
mind that dws therein the fgng and the strength Of
oharaatsr it
An these remain Is the passing of his
for example for prompt Individually
commsniy confronting the problems Of person Of state
That prompting matter whether the problem be that the
his city, nation be separated from the
or the Of fellowman
Al citn and as public officer Maybuy taught
that the interests
Nvs one exist without the other.
they the dead withholding
his faults to embelish that spoken in eulogy
they of the kind be easily and
quickly forgiven and forgotten
The substantial citizenship city happily upon birthday
anniversary appreciation Of his brother
msn and spoken then while he could yet hear.
higher could be sounded than those which
Piled expression and regard of his elOwmn T
respective Of political belief though he a partisan
By he DemocatOne of the old school
IN that minority years battd for principle against big odds
and thankessly.
hut he was too his Judgment respect
az men a. partisan regard admiration Of the ped
the partnshp time after time his fellow citizens called
npon him to serve high public Office
Little need be here added here testimony
Of the grand worth Of William c. Maybury
he was 30 close people city be known for all his
qualities and his death viii fall all circles
political professional business all homes from the
va1no n al loss
his district and mayor his
city attorney served faithfully and well those to whom ne
was responsible for the confidence placed in him.
He gave regret for he followed all times
prompted by and interest for all and growing
out Of honest and loyal heart,
dwell him who has public servant
however or lawyer speaker his gifts those
which all uswhich found him with an outsched
hand always approached the other around Christmas
time some little luxury forgotten by others await
ing the finals in dreary home
he win be many he caller missions
Of charity will be missed the breadth OF his
city, by nature here a mission Of charity
il why cannot recall him as other than MAN
had sat not but who
had and child the city he loved
% well and interests he sought to advance
"A NAN true minded and hearted he who
win be a MAN.
He goes to his we good and
servant" bpken by the deep grief which fills the hearts Of the
PEOPLE Of the city of Detroit today
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-05-06

Australia produced 3,0sO.535 fine
ounces OF gold last year and New Zea-
land AL 100.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-05-06

The morning had distinct shock
for Detroiters a. the news of the
death of William G. Maybury spread
across the city-news that contained
genuine sadness for the thousands
Of the fellow citizens who loved him
and every one Of whom he loved.
The sixth of May broke a beauti-
full day--a day for the passing OF a
beautiful life.
The sunshine following the storm
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-05-06
A Word From Josh Wise.

an allure has
made many bee
yu-ti-ful things, bu.
she also made tn
qaI who chews
qum on tn street
cars"
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-05-06

The Roosevelt party got To It's des-
tination without any OF its baggage
being stolen. This seems 10 De
source OF much surprise to experien-
ced tourists.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-05-06
AN EYE TO THE FUTURE

don't know that sowing wild
most shortsghted thing do?
Owle: Oh don't know; might want to start feed
day
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-05-06
MOST ANYTHING

gone into the hands of receivers
haps the consumers persisted I'M
ing solely on the cream and sugarI
has 10 be used on breakfast food. |
Debutante: wonder why ca
wears an eyeglass?
Miss Wise Why, to block upi
eye, SO he can sec just as mucI
he can understand at one time.
The Capt. Hams defense will 1
to insanity Well, see what it'll
done for Harry Thaw.
Speaking OF wheat Eings, do I
crown Jewels consist of grsl
gems? Il
They're going to deport any ci
spondent who follows Teddy intol
jungle. Not TO mention deprivingI
of protection by Teddy from ferod
gazelles and kiwi birds.
Some complaint of Japs settlin
the canal zone Evidently think
going TO be their canal
Rice is the first cereal eaten
man, dating back 1900 years ID
Christ.
Fort Worth wants to attract tn,
tention OF Mars. but I'm the meanl
doesn't care II IL attracts the a!
tlon of the world.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-05-06
EFFECT OF THE DIET.

First Moth What's the matter with you? You
Scotch burr in your voice.
Second Moth Hoot. laddie dnna We. ken I've bee
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-05-06

Mrs. Pat: I say. PaA did you git
tn job from Mr. Eidleman?
Pat: OF did thot
Mrs. Pat: An I'm glad ov thot.
He's a foine man to work for. fe
can't do too much for him.
Put: Begorra, don't fntind to-
Judge.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-05-06
EXERCISING HIS GIFTS

First Reporter Who is that Fellow on the copy
all my stuff to the core.
Second Reporter Used to be a yiysectonist. 1 hca
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-05-06

Dispatch says Young Turks patrol
every step of the Bosphorus. They
must be Young Ducks instead OF
Young Turks.
A big breakfast food concern has
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-05-06

Some complaint of Japs settlinl
the canal zone Evidently think
going 10 be their canal,
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-05-06

Rice is the first cereal eater
man, dating back 1000 years b,
Christ.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-05-06

The Capt. Hams defense will
to insanity. Well, see what 1t
done for Harry Thaw.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-05-06

Speaking OF wheat Eings, do
crown jewels consist OF grs
gems? ',
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-15
The Presidents Speech,

President Taft closed the evening,
speaking as follows:
MIR. President, Gentlemen of the
Boston Chamber of Commerce, My
Fellow Citizens:
ITO be the guest at magnificent
feast like this, tC be thus received in
Boston. enc of the greatest oenters of
wealth. of the culture and art. of the
educational influences. and of the nor
NAL forces of our country, and to be
welcomed by SO distinguished n COM
pany, the governor of the state.
Justice OF the federal supreme court,
members of the state judiciary. United
States senators and congressman, pow
erful and predetermined prelates and
ministers of religion. together with the
men who are the bone and slnew of
the commerce of this great section
makes this occasion most memorable
in my life, and properly calls for an
EXPRESSION on my part of deep graft
tude and high appreciation.
II congratulate Boston on union
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-15
CANNOT ACCEPT INVITATIONS.

Portland, Me. Sept. 14.-That Com
cert any invitations to formal recep-
tons which have been planned in his
honor on his way to New York from
Sydney was made known here today.
The commander evidently feels that
his first duty is to his friends in New
York. George w. Norton, editor of
the Express, sent the following wire
less message to the explorer:
Commander Robert e. Peary, Battle
Harbor. Labrador.
Greetings and congratulations Should
be pleased to receive message from
you to deliver through the Express to
your admiring Portland friends. Are
you likely to be able to accept invi-
tation Portland and South Portland
for reception here"
Mr. Peary replied:
Battle Harbor via Cape Ray, n. +.
Portland Evening Express.
Greetings and congratulations of my
POI tland friends through the Express
greatly appreciated. Unable. to accept
my present invitations for Portland
reception. My friends in New York
nave first claim. PEARY."
Bangor. Waterville, South Portland
and this city, in Maine. all planned to
receive the Arctic explorer with wide
open arms. Banquets and public re-
ceptions We're all being considered,
awaiting a reply to invitations sent
he commander from his adopted State
When it became known that all for
nal celebrate had to be size tracked
t was suggested that the explorer be
reeted right royalty as he passes
own through Maine on his long rail
Dad journey to New York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-15
READF|ELD FAIR,
The 77thAnlnua| Exhibition
At Famous Grounds.
Baby Show and Cattle Are
The First Days Attractions.
Old Folks Day.-.PuIIing Contests
Cause Much Excitement.

Readfiel1, Me, Sept 14.-(SpeciaD.-
nebec Agricultural Society opened
Tuesday with a first day attendance of
more than usual size. The principal
events of the day were the baby show,
the exhibition and judging of cattle
and the pulling of horses and oxen.
The DAY was also observed as Old
Folks and Children's day and children
under 10 and all persons over IS were
admitted free.
The following persons over IS years
of age We're in attendance at the fair:
Albion Norton, Mt. Vernon, 76; A. c.
Frost, Winthrop, u; AlansOn Perry
Winthrop, 81; A. Trask, Belgrade, IS:
a. j. Wadleigh. Belgrade, 81; G. H.
Smiley, Fayette, IS; James B. Briggs,
Monmouth, -: William F. Burnham
Readfield St; ID. w. Haines. Readfield
Sc: u. w. Haines, Readfield, IS; George
K Stevens, Belgrade, SO; A. w. Brain
ard, Rcadlield, 81; james Jones, Fay
cite, 7G; ]. f. Brainerd, Winthrop, So;
John Ycaton, Mt. Vernon, n; j. l.. Or
cut, Monmouth, 10: c. W. Greedy,
Readfeld, IS; Mrs. William Burnham,
Readfield, "a: John knowles, Man
chester, 81; Joseph F'held, Manchester,
Is; William Laughton. Eeadfield, rs;
William Hackett, 81; J. Fl. Stain. Mt.
Vernon, 76: Mrs L. Smith, IS; H. Q.
Blake, Readtield, Sc; Samuel Philbrck,
Readfield, rs; A. p. Stain, Mt. Vernon,
76: l.. S. Maxim Wayne, Is: D. D. Mer
rim2r, Readtield. -; J. E. Denton,
Readtield, sc; Mrs. Mary Barker, IS.
The baby show was held at O'Clock
on the first floor of Exhibition hall and
Is as cute and clever babies as We're
ever seen in Kennebec county We're
exhibited by their fond parents. Mrs.
Neal Mitchell of Readfield OBLIGATED
very acceptably as judge and the little
ones We're carefully examined for the
various items called for in the prize
list. The awards We're as follows:
Glass A. / year old and under
Handsomcst baby, Dixie Maxon, s
months old, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Robert MaXon of Winthrop; fattest
baby, Greenville Downes, s months old,
son of Mr. and Mrs. Grace Downes of
Belgrade; baby with curliest hair,
Clarire Hubbard, II months old, daugh-
ter OF MIR. and Mrs. Milo Hubbard of
Waye; smallest baby, Matte Chandler,
months old, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
G. G.. Jenkins, Winthrop; bluest eyed
baby. Lerma Hackett, months old,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Levi Hackett,
Rea6field.
Glass b, over l year old and under 2
-Handsomest baby, Earle Holmes.
1G1a months old, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
II. s. Holmes, Winthrop; latest baby,
Charles Robinson, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
John Robinson of Monmouth, weight
81 pounds; baby with darkest eyes,
Bernice Shaw. daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. r. NJ. Shaw of Wayne. The little
colored baby, Sherman Jones Fergu-
son, the 14-months-old son of Mr.. and
Mrs. stephen Ferguson, attracted
CONTINUED On Page Two)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-15
ARGUMENTS FOR BOTH.
Importers Of Peary and Cook Supper
Their Respective Claims.

New York, Sept. 14.-Development
the North Pole controversy toda.
ontain arguments in favor of boil
commander Peary and DIR. Cook. TIL,
'ft repeated charge that Peary made
Use of DIR. Cocks stores is denied BY
Herbert l.. Bridgman, secretary of thu
'eary Arctic Club, with plausible
round for refutation. On the othe,
and the supporters of the Brooklyn
physician have been quick to seize up
n the intelligence that only one Els
uimau stood by the naval officers sid,
when he raised the American flag a.:
he extreme top of the earth.
The hackers of Commander Pear,
,oint out that while Allan Written
he boatswain of. the Peary auxiliar,
teamer Erik in 1905 and 1908, declares
hat Peary's people took DIR. Cook,
torres at Etah and Annotok, he admit.
hat he did not know whether or no.
heir removal was by arrangement,
With Rudolph Francke, Cooks stew
ird, who had been left in charge o.
The supplies.
Mr.. Bridgman's statement wiret
rom Sydney, N. S.. where he is await
ng the arrival of Peary on the Roose
Telt, asserts that instead of appropri.
stiDg his rivals stores, Peary only
saved" them after they had beer
abandoned by Francke. Mr.. Bridgrna,
'ays that Francke was picked up by
Peary's men at North Star bay be
ween Cape York and Etah, while h,
was trying to return to civilization
rom the post where Cook had left him
Francke,s says Mr.. Bridgman, said tina,
he was physically unfit to remaif
longer in the extreme north, and afteF
Pearys surgeon had confirmed thi.
statement Francke was given moneS
by Peary to take him home.
The attitude Of Cooks supporters
here after hearing that Peary had on
ly one Esquimau to confirm his state
ment regarding the SO hours spen
at the pssle itself, is expressed by
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-15
COTTON TO SUCCEED POST.
Taft Selects Washington Man n
Governor Ct Porto Rico.

Beverly, Mass, Sept. Alt has been
announced that the President will APP
,oint Col. George r. Cotton, Of the Dis
riot of Columbia as governor of Porto
2co
Col. Cotton went to7the Philippines as
lieutenant colonel Of Nebraska regi-
nent
When the Santo Domingo question
anne up he was made collector of Gus
oms of Santo Domingo, and organized
he customs police and greatly assisted
the settlement of the finances of
hat country. After this he was ap-
ointed insular collector Of customs of
ne Philippines, This office he now
olds, having come home on leave at
he instance Of the bureau of insular
fairs to assist the committee in the
PREPARATION of the Philippine tariff bill.
Mr. Cotton speaks Spanish fiuently
nd has large experience with Latin
Americans. The President regards
lin as diplomatic in the extreme, and
declares that he has every hope that
Mr.. Cotton will become popular with
he natives of Porto Rico, and con-
ince them of his earnest desire for
heir welfare.
Gov. Post rendered his resignation
short time ago, but the exact date
when it will be accepted and the APP
continent of Mr.. Cotton will be ef-
'ective has not yet been determined.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-15
WELCOME FOR MACMILLAN
That Will Please Him Is Being Planned
At Freeport.

Freeport. Me-, Sept. 1.-THE citizens
f Freeport We're busy today preparine
Or a big public reception that will bt
endered Donald b. Macmillan, a men,
'er of the Peary Arctic party.
Macmillan is a graduate of the Higl
chool here and made his home wit,
lis sister, Mrs. w. c. Fogg, wife o.
Postmaster Fogg.
1t is planned to meet him at the rail
Dad station with a band when he ar
ives from Sydney. AS he climbs int.
IN automobile which, will convey him
his former home the school children
will sing. During the evening he viii
e taken to the Town hall. E. p. Nal
ct, eXState senator from this town
will bid Macmillan welcome and it Il.
expected that the man who has beer
Nth Peary to the Arctic will respond
The houses will be decorated wit.
he Stars and Stripes and everywher
here will be rejoicing over the home
coming.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-15

Boston, Sept. 14.-President Taft's
first public utterance since Congress
adjourned was made in this city to-
night before 2000 men, representing the
combined business interests of Boston
Tine occasion was a banquet given in
Mechanics hall, the largest auditorium
in the city, by the Boston Chamber of
Commerce, recently formed by a mer-
ger of the Boston Merchants Associa-
tion and the Associated Board Of
Trade with the Chamber, and it marked
the beginning of the Presidents 13,000-
mile trip through the country.
The features of the Presidents ad-
dress were. his endorsement of the prop
osition to establish a central bank in
connection with currency reform, his
words of high praise of Senator Mel
son W. Aldrich of Rhode Island, head
of the National Monetary Commission,
and his Reputation of any attempt to
start sectional strife in the country,
such as that which he attributed to
Governor johnson in calling upon the
West to organize against the East
Among the guests tonight were cab
net members, diplomats. congressman.
tergymen and distinguished business
haders.
The President was most heartily
greeted and at q reception preceding
the banquet many shook hanls with
the Executive.
The list of those invited included:
General Carlos Garcia Velez. Cuban
minister; Senior Don Epifanio Porteia.
Argentina minister; Secretary of tine
Navy Meyer. Secretary OF Commerce
and Labor Nagel; Justice oliver Wen
dell Holmes of the United States su-
preme court; United states Senators
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-15
TODArS JOURNAL CONTENTS
Page One.

Page One.
TELEGRAPH-Pea Says IT am the
Only White Man to Reach the North
Pole'-Readfield Fair Opens for 18th FIX
hbtion-Presdent Taft Speaks at Bos-
ton.
Page Two.
LOCAL-Pittsfield Skowhesan and Gar
diner Local News.
Page Three.
LOCAL-Watervile Fairfield and Oak
land Local News.
Page Four.
SPORTING AND FINANCIAL-Boston
Americans Win from Washington-De-
troit Loses to st. Louis-Phillies Take
Two Games from New York-Other Base
ball Misunderstanding, Racing and Other
Sports-The Markets.
Page Five.
COUNTY AND GENERAL-Kennebe
and Waldo County News-Managers Vim
dicated in Investigation of National
Home for Disabled Soldiers. ..
Page Six.
EDITORIAL-The End of tho Dowie
Cult-The Opening of the Football Season
-Briefs-Mane Gossip-Press Comments
Page Seven. ..
CLASSIFIED ADS-Male and Female
Help Wanted--Real Estate for Sale
Houses, Stores, etc, to Let-i4ost ana
Found-Boats. Motors. etc, for Sale
Business Cards-Railroads.
Page Eight.
TELEGRAPH
Page Nine.
LOCAL AND COUNTY-State House
Matters-Sketch of Joe Ellis. Old Time
Railroad Man-Sagadaho Somerset ana
Waldo County News.
Page Ten.
LOCAL1-Public Schools Open All Over
City-Superior Court News-List or IN,
vorces-Leavitt-Ha WeddinS-Ioca'
Briefs-County News.
Page Eleven.
LOCAL. Amusements-C Fair AS
ISOLATION Effects Permanent Organization
Rifle Club Holds Weekly Shoot-Loca
Briefs.
Page Twelve.
TErEGRAPH--New Jersey Farm Hand
Beats and Rohs Employers Wife-Deatl
by Felony Is Coroner's Jury Verdict in
West Seboeis Case-Annual Convention OF
Bankers of United States-Dog Scares
Elderly Mexico, Me-. Competitive Wo-
men and Two Men Have Marrow Escape
In Tenement Fire at Auburn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-15
Z AM THE ONLY WHITE
man TO REACH THE POLE
Is the Unqualified Statement Of PeaTy--WiI| Shat
ter Cooks Claims When Latter Tells Story
Peary Unable to Accept Names Invitations.

Frederick S. Dellenoaueh, an explorer
and officer OF The American Geographic
cal Society. Mr. De'lenpaugk is quot
ed today as follows:
1T would now seem that the pre-
ponderance of Esquimau is in favor of
DR.. Cook. There evidently was no sci
enlist present in either case to verify
the observations. Perhaps two Esqui-
malX are better than one CDR. Cook
says two Esiuiraaux were with him at
the pole>. But L do not know that it
makes any great difference"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-15
JOSEPH ETcHELLS.
Prominent Biddeford Man Falls from
Tree and Neck Is Broken.

Biddeford, Me-, Sept. 14.-Joseph
Etchells, retired business man, fell
from pear tree. a distance of 10 feet.
in his orchard on Beach street this
morning and was instantly killed. He
vas one of the founders of Christ
Episcopal church of Bddeford and was
BORN in England and came here in 1871
He was in the grocery business Sc
years. A widow, two daughters and
son survive.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-15
A NEW MoNoPLANE.
Upper Sandusky, Ohio, Man Makes
Good Flight, But Poor Landing.

Upper Sandusky. Ohio. Sept. ii.
w.. Bonney, hotel man of this place.
made a flight in monoplane of his
'wn design early today It's construc-
ion is simple and 1t assembled readily
1t its first trial. After flying nearly
tcross the Langley meadow Mr.. Bon
ley descended and in striking the
ground broke the tail of the machine
Entirely off.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-15
coNGRATuLArEs PEARY.
Imperial Russian Geographical Society
.Telegraphs Explorer.

ST. Petersburg, Sept 14.-The I'M
perial Russian Geographical Society
has sent dispatch to Commander
Peary congratulating him upon the
discovery Of the North Pole. The So
'iety has expressed no opinion regard
ng the Peary-Cook controversy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-15

A railroad section iaborer in North
Carolina has patented tte-tamping ma
.hine, practical tests of which have
shown that on both old and new road
beds it will do the work OF 50 men,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-15
THE WEATHER
CLOUDY-WARM Err.

Washington, Sept 14.-Forecast tor
New England: Partly cloudy and
warmer Wednesday: Thursday show
ors moderate southeast. shifting TO
south winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-15
Boston Forecast,

Boston. Sept. 14-Forecast for Bos-
ton and vicinity: Fair Wednesday and
Thursday; slowly rising temperature
Easterly to. southerly winds
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-15

when the American fleet was at wagga
wagga In Australia there was given a
banquet at which labor member of
Parliament alluded to the American navy
us the greatest in the world"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-15
1904

Output upwards OF 100000 weekly. At
ate Of q. 100000 annually. Factory. Man.
ehe0er. N. H.