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The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-12-02
Decline Of Ancient EnoIIsb Fair

After being held annually for 800
years Stow Green pleasure fair has
practically ceased to exist.
Established by charter OF Henry III.
it ranked as one Of the largest fairs
in England for merchandise and last.
ed three weeks. All the large travel.
ing shows in the country used to at,
tend and they covered nearly four
acres of ground The fair is now
limited TO two days and when 1t COM
menced II only consisted OF few
catchpenny devices.
This year the magistrates curtailed
the hours for drinking and It is ex.
pected the fair will soon collapse alto
gether-London Standard.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-12-02
Final Settlement.

Notice Is hereby given that the under.
signed. ADMINISTRATION OF the estate Of
\. -, ROSE, Deceased,
VIII make lnal settlement OF said estate
al the next term OF the Probate Court OF 81
Francois county, Missouri TO be begun and
held at the court house IN Pennington, in
SAID county. on the second Monday IN Jan.
uhTy. 1910. WIN. ROSE, Admir-.
December g 1909.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-12-02

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The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-12-02
No Old Maids.

Wed have no old maids II we took
lesson from the ancient Babyloni.
ans" spinster said. "In Babylon un-
married women were graded by the
state according TO their looks. For a
beautiful young wife the state de
manded a large number OF gold
pieces: less desirable wife cost a
smaller number OF gold pieces, and
this money was all paid out again as
rewards to those who married elderly,
unattractive girls. Thus II cost for
tune to marry beauty. but II you mar.
ried ugliness o fortune came to you.
Hence all was happiness In babylon.
and old maids were unknown"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-03-06
Freely Made ID the How :
ard Murder Trial.
Witnesses Said % Have Talk
cd About Helping Howard.
Soldier Deelagss Ne aoWed Boat
Which Howard Says He Rowed.

New Bedford, Mass, March 5.-The
effort OF the defence in the trial OF
William c. Howard, charged with the
murder of ,.is wife to prove his con-
tention that he was not in Padanaram
o.. the night of the death OF his wife
there was continued today by the in
PRODUCTION of the testimony of some OF
Towards fellow soldiers at Fort Rod
man. Much of this testimony was in
tended to retutc the evidence of anoth-
er soldier, Thomas A. Doyle. d govern
meat witness Doyle had testified that
early in the evening Of Sept. 10, the
date of the alleged murder. he r0wed a
boat for Howard around the point on
which Fort Rodrnan is situated. The
respondent claims that he. himself,
roNed this boat around the point,
distance OF eight miles.
a feature of the afternoon proceed
ings was the unexpected testimony IN
cross examination Of Eva Voisine a
witness for the deferce. Miss NoIsinc
said that she overheard Grace Sturte-
want and Lena Watson. both of wnini
have been represented as former
sreetlearts of Howard declare during
a conversation in the witness room,
that they proposed to do all they could
to help him in this case.
During tie Afternoon rumors were
current OF probable arrests for perjury
on account of the testimony OF some of
the witnesses. No arrests were made,
however. and the reports could not be
confirmed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-03-06
WATERVILLE.
SPECIAL ORDERS NO. is
Establishes Entire State Hospital
Corps of National Guard in Waterville.

According to the special orders re-
Gently issued from the Office of the
adjutant general of the State of Maine.
the entire State hospital corps. which
has previously had attachments in
Lewiston, Waterville and Augusta, will
be located in this city. Those who are
at present enlisted in the Waterville
detachment are Sergeant DR.. John G.
Towne, Prfvates Frederick D. Nc
tAlary, Percy T. Grant and Earl Ed
ridge The, orders read as follows:
Special Orders No IS.
1. Captain James f. Hill, assistant
surgeon, me dical department, National
Guard of the State of Maine, is hereby
Authorized to recruit and organize at
Waterville. Maine. under the provi-
sions of General Orders No. IL, A. q.
O., series of 1908, a Hospital Corps
detachment consisting of 10 enlisted
men as follows: One sergeant, first
class, three sergeans. six privates, first
class, and three privates.
II. All enlisted men OF the Hospital
Corps now under command of Major
Edwin M. Fuller, surgeon, and First
Lieutenant Fred A. Chandler, assistant
surgeon, are hereby Holordoly us
charged from the military service of
the State, and the commanding officers
designated will at once prepare and
forward to this Office a discharge GER
tificate for each enlisted man under
his command.
/ I'LL Major Fuller and Lieutenant
Chandler will as soon as practicable
after receipt of this order cause to be
securely packed and forwarded to this
office all military property issued Tor
the equipment of the enlisted men in
their commands and for which they
are accountable, making invoice and
duplicate receipts for the same.
BY order Of the Commander-in-Ch Chief,
AUGUSTUS B. FARNHAM,
Adjutant General.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-03-06
RUNAWAYS RETURN.
Tennessee Senators Who Object te
Certain Bills Return to Seats.

Nashville, Tenn. March 5.-After
spending just one week at Hopkins
vile, KY, eight of the Is state senators
who ran away from here to break a
quorum and thus prevent the passage
of election bills they objected to. re-
turned to Nashville from Kentucky to-
day.
The runaways were accorded rous-
ing reception and were escorted to the
Capitol by their friends, where they
took their usual seats in the Senate
chamber
The returning senators say that an
agreement has been made whereby the
coalitionists promise not to attempt to
force a ratification of Wednesdays
election, but will leave the matter to
the courts.
Both the "State-widers" and "ad-
ministrationists' have had legal ad-
vice and each side claims to be within
the law.
The remaining five runaways are ex-
pected today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-03-06
SPERFLUOuS HAIR.

Ladies' who are afflicted with super
tluous hair growths should be careful in
choosing a remedy. Always learn first
authorities know about a treatment be-
fore using it. Dr.. Rhodes, the well
known physician, says: In regard to
DeMiracle. l find it the most satisfactory
article for the removal of superfluous
growths of hair on any part of the body
that have ever used l have used it in
great many cases for the removal of
Objectionable growths of hair on the
faces of ladies. and in no case has it ever
failed to give me the most perfect salts
faction. 1t fulfills all the claims made for
1t by the manufacturers
Better take a doctors advice, don't be
deceived with fake free treatments. Re-
member DeMiracle is the only method in
the world which is endorsed by pllysi-
clans. surgeons. dermatoloSists, medical
journals and prominent magazines.
DeMiracle mailed, sealed in plain wrap
per- for $l.00 Your money back without
question tno red tapep if 1t fails to do all
that is claimed for it, Booklet free in
plain sealed envelope by the DeMiracle
Chemical Co, Desk |. 1903 Park Ave.
New York. For sale by Bowditch Web
ster & Co. and all good stores.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-03-06
RICHMOND

The High school Juniors held Stheir eN-
hibition Friday night in the Methodist
church before a great audience. School
Supt. l. A. Beane presided. The judges
were: Rev G. A. Bolster. Richmond
stunt o. M. Holman, Hallowell; Prnci-
pal II. A. Files, Bowdoinham. The win
ners were Everett NJ. Graves for the boys
and Miss Leora A. Proctor for the girls
with honorable mention for the other
BOYS and girls, Miss Fairclough being
a close second. The prizes were una
bridged dictionaries to each winner. The
program:
Marcll-"Dreams of Heaven c. d. Blake
Prayer.
..Wolsey's Farewell Shakespeare
John S. Coughlin.
Jane Conquest Anon
Hazel NJ. Yeaton
''Od Mammy's Chile. ~ Anon
Alice c. Blake.
George fitzpatrick. SO.
THE Railroad Through the Farm"
Sam F'oss
Kate Shelley" Eugene j. Hall
80 Homer F. Alexander.
Liberty and Union" Daniel Webster
Everett NJ. Graves.
THE Legend of the Organ Builder"
Julia +. Il. Dori
Nellie l.. Libby.
THE Swan Song katherine Brooks
Leora A. Proctor.
Solo,
Miss Virginia Pert.
Selection. Male Quartet
AS Alfred Maxwell was leaving his farm
at Bowdoinham Friday afternoon his
horse became frightened and ran away.
throwing Mr. Maxwell out into the snow
:, hough he was not hurt. the horse rar
home and bad cut was found on his
leg An artery was cut above the ankle
DR.. Peabody was called.
The remains of the late Mrs. Rose
Powell. who died Tuesday. were taken
to Westport, N. H.. Friday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-03-06

Special assignment: An Act creating
an open time on gray and black SPUR
rel:; in York county and Washington
county.
GOn motion of Mr Sleeper of South
Berwick. the further consideration of
this bill was postponed to next
Wednesday.
Report of the committee on agricul-
ture reporting ought not to pass" on
resolve in favor of the Central Maine
FAIR Association.
Mr.. ADDITION of Leeds: Mr. Speak
er, l move that the report and the ac-
campaigning resolve be recommitted to
the committee on agriculture. 1 would
say in explanation that have been in
formed that there was misunder-
standing in regard to this matter and
the committee is DESTROYS of reconsid-
erng 1t.
The motion was agreed to.
+ On motion of Mr.. Libby of Amity
Resolve in favor of Waldo County
Hospital was taken from the table
and on further motion by Mr. Libby it
received it's final passage
On motion OF Mr.. Boyer of Portland
An Act to amend the charter of the
Penobscot Electric Co. was taken from
tie table +-'
# This bill then received its third read
Ing and was passed to be engrossed.
~ On motion of Mr.. Morse of Belfast
tie rules were suspended and he in
troduced An Act to amend Chapter 1873
of the Private and Special Laws Of
1907 relating TO records Of real estate
in the county of Waldo. Preferred to
the committee on legal affairs.)
Mr.. Hall of Caribou moved to adj
jOurn
The motion was lost.
On motion of Mr.. Bisbee Of Rum
ford House Dec. No. ZIG. Resolve max
ing appropriation for the Penobscot
Tribe Of Indians was taken from the
tai BILE
Mr.. Bisbee offered House Amend
ment A by adding after the word dol
lars in line 36 the words for furnace
and completion of water system at Pc
ter D1Ha's point for 1909 only $780," and
by striking out in lines 81 and 50 the
words thirteen thousand eight hun
dred and thirteen and inserting the
words fourteen thousand three hun
dred and thirteen"
The amendment was adopted. &.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-03-06
NOMINATIONS CONFIRMED.
Senate Says 80. r." to All the Names
Sent in by Pres. Taft.

Washington, March 5.-At its first
regular sitting of the session today
the Senate received and confirmed the
nominations of President Taft for the
various cabinet positions. and also
that of Mr.. Wilson as assistant secre-
tary of state. In addition Senators
Chamberlain of oregon and Smith OF
Maryland were sworn in. The session
both executive and legislative, con-
sumcd only two and a half hours
The following nominations were sent
to the Senate today by President Taft;
Philander C. Knox of Pennsylvania
to be secretary of state.
Franklin MacVeagh of Illinois to be
secretary of the treasury.
Jacob NJ Dickinson of Tennessee to
be secretary of war.
George w Wickersham of New York
t. be attorney general.
Frank Fl. Hitchcock of Massachu-
sets to be postmaster general.
George Won J.. Meyer of Massachu-
sets to be secretary of the navy.
Richard a. BaliEger of Washington
to be secretary of the interior.
James Wilson of Iowa to be secre-
ts.ry of agriculture.
Charles Nagel of Missouri to be sec
rotary of commerce and labor.
Huntington Wilson of Illinois to be
assistant secretary Of state.
Beekman winthrop of New York to
be assistant secretary of the navy.
William Loeb. Jr., of New York to
BE- collector of customs for the dis
trict of New York.
Lewis Ralby of Virginia to be an In
dim Inspector.
John ?. Mcdowell of Illinois t., be
receiver of public moneys at Willis
ton, y. d.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-03-06
MALONEYWINS
The Marathon Race at New York City
from Paddy White.

New York, March 5.-Matt Maloney of
Yonkers. who Dec. 26 last. won the Rye
to Manhattan Marathon race in the fast
time of 23626 Is and the amateur indoor
Marathon at Madison Square Garden two
weeks later, easily defeated Paddy
White, the Irish champion. tonight. The
race took place in the Goth Regiment
Armory.
White had to quit in the Goth mile, Ma
loney at that stage being three-quarters
of mile in the lead. He was taken to
his dressing room suffering from con-
tracted muscles of his left leg. White
said this was caused by his continual
turning to the left side. He is not used
to running on oval tracks, all his pre-
vious work having been done in the open.
The prizes for tonight's race were $500
to the winner and $500 to the loser.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-03-06
SPORTING.
0'coNNElL SUCCESSFULLY
DEFENDS his TITLE.

Portland Ore, March Eddie OCon-
nell. wrestling instructor of the Multi
nomah Amateur Athletic Club, success
fully defended his title of welterweight
wrestling champion Of the world here
last night by winning two straight falls
from Con Albright of Rochester n. r.
in AZ minutes Al seconds and 50 min
utes SO seconds. respectively. Both
men weighed 145 pounds ringside,
OConnell secured the falls on hammer
lock holds. 1t was the fastest bout
even seen in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-03-06
WORKING WELL.
Continued from Page OncD

to shake hands, see him smile and get
q word to carry home with them.
Phiandcr Knox had the honor OF
being the first caller on President Tart,
who took his seat at the desk aban-
doncd yesterday by President Roose-
welt in the White House building at
precisely $50 o'clock this morning. A
15-mnutc interview. Mr.. Knox said
had its Importance. but its subject was
not for publication. He was rejoicing
that since noon yesterday, when his
resignation as senator became e'fec-
tive, he was simply a private citizen.
HIS rejoicing, however, was brief, for
before the day was much older he had
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-03-06
MAINE LEGISLATURE.
Continued from Page Nine.)

Resolve in favor of the Eastern
Maine insane hospital for purchase OF
additional land.
This resolve received it's third read
ing and was passed to be engrossed
Resolve in favor of the Maine in
sane hospital to provide for deficien-
cies.
This resolve received it's second read
ing and was passed to be engrossed.
Resolve in favor of the Eastern
Maine insane hospital to provide for
deficiencies.
This resolve received it's second read
ing and was passed to be engrossed
Resolve in favor of the Maine in
sane hospital, for greenhouse, wharf,
coal pocket. commanders house and
residence on Arsenal grounds.
The question being on the motion to
recommit this resolve to the commit
tee on insane hospitals
The motion was lost.
The resolve then received it's second
reading and was passed to be en-
crossed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-03-06
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

Next June will see the last compe-
tition for the coveted honor of being
chosen senior wrangler of Cambridge
University. There are IS candidates
and the rivalry is keen. This year the
contest is an international one. the IA
vorites' being son Of Sir George Oar
win. student at Trinity Hall and L.
j. Mordell of ST. Johns. n. F. The
wranglersEip, which is an honor that
falls to one of those students who in
the final examinations attain first
grade in pure and mixed mathematics.
will lie abolished in 1910.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-03-06
AUGUSTA LOCALS
Mrs. Harriet X. GiIm an.

Mrs. Harriet X. Gilman, wife d
late Gideon Gilman. died early
morning az her home on South Q
nut street, after a brief illness Of
eral paralysis Had she lived
March IA Mrs. Gilman would have
sc years of age Three daugN
Mrs. Howard. River road, and N
Eliza A. and Emma S. Gilman
whom their mother resided, and
son. Harry 7. Gilman of Augusta
vive Funeral arrangements VIII
announced later.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-03-06

been nominated and confirmed as sec
rotary of state.
4 Governor Hughes Of New York, Gov.
Piouty Of Vermont and the senators
and many of the representatives from
these states next had the ear of Presi-
dent Taft and gained his consent to
attend the celebration July Z and s
next of the discovery of Lake Cham
PLAIN at PIattsburg and Burlington.
Senator Root is to be the principal
speaker at the former place.
The congratulations and good wishes
of Cuba We're extended to President
Taft from President Gomez. Vice Pres
ident Zayas and a number of promi-
neat Cuban officials and politicians, in
the form of memorial presented by
Ger. Demetrio Castillo Dueny. who
came to the United States for that
purpose.
The reviewing stand for the inaugu-
raj parade was again occupied by Pres
ident Taft this morning when he took
his rlace there to honor the "crack''
eth Regiment, ". Y. Infantry. From
the stand, which is directly in front of
the White House, he returned to the
East room, where he received. with
their stats, the governors of New
York. Rhode Island. Vermont, New
jersey, Illinois and Missouri.
The Blaine Club of Cincinnati, with
white silk hats, followed and got a
pleasant word: the Columbus Glee
Club sang the Star Spangled Banner"
with such effectiveness as to elicit the
exclamation from the President that
this vas the first time he had ever
heard that difficult song rendered en-
tirely to his liking. Troop of the
Black Horse Cavalry of Cleveland.
Which acted as guard of honor yester-
day, clanked through the big East
room. An immense delegation from
North Carolina followed and the Citi-
zens' Taft Club of Cincinnati received
many warm words of welcome. And
then. too, the public awaited itself of
the handshakng matinee which kept
the big man in a state of animation
throughout the day. The Office building
was not without it's demands on Mr..
Taft and he found time to step over
there frequently and meet the members
of both Houses of Congress and their
families.
Fred w. Carpenter tOk the oath OF
office as secretary to the President at
O'Clock. along with Col. William w.
Crooks of the White House Executive
force, who is a notary. President Taft
signed Mr.. Carpenters commission to-
day. Wendall w. Michler, who has been
Mr.. Tufts assistant secretary and
stcnographer. was made one of Mr..
Carpenters assistants. taking the
place made vacant by the transfer OF
Assistant Secretary Latta to the posi-
ton Of executive clerk. T. NJ. Hen
bricks, OF Mr.. Taft's clerical force. was
given a clerkship and William Pannell
40 for years has been Mr.. Tafts
messenger in the war department, was
assigned to duty on Mr. Carpenter
door.
Late in the afternoon Mr.. Taft found
time to go out for a brisk walk with
his brother. Henry w. Taft of New
York The several members of the Taft
family now in Washington were din
ncr guests tonight at the White House
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-03-06
INTERCOLLEGIATE TRACK AS
ISOLATION MEETS TODAY

Lewiston, Me, March 5.-(SpeciaD.-
A meeting of the Maine Intercollegiate
Track Association will be held tomor-
row at Lewiston. Track manager;
from each of the four Maine colleges,
both of '0S and 'O9 teams, are expected
to be present. The meeting will be
held at the New Dewitt hotel. Plans
will be arranged and the date deter
mined for the annual State meet The
State meet will be he'd this year on the
U. of NJ. field at Orono.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-03-06

After pleading guilty to AZ counts OF
larceny aggregating more than $9D9
Robert G. Jobling, "a years old, was
placed on probation by Judge SchofielJ
in the Boston superior court Friday
after District Attorney Hill had plead
ed to that effect. Jobling, who is a
member of an excellent Dorchester
family, was employed as cashier by
the Mason Il Hamlin Piano Co. of Bos-
ton, and it is from that firm that the
entire sum was taken. District At
torncy Hill, in making his plea for
lenienoy, stated that complete restitG-
ton mad been made to the firm and
said ;ilat no good to the firm. the pub
liz or the individual directly affected
could come Of any imprisonment or
fIIit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-03-06
A JUST RULING.
Hairs Trial Not to Precede Those Of
Two Other Alleged Murderers.

Flushing N. ", March 5.--When the
district attorney of Queens county to-
day asked to have an early date set
for the trial of Captain Peter G. Hams,
accused OF the murder of William E.
Annis, Supreme Court Justice Gar
:etson stated that as there were two
men in the Queens county Jail who
had been awaiting trial there for muir
der in the first degree for more than
a year. he believed their cases should
be first disposed Of. He set the date
for these trials for March % and % next
and said he would postpone indefinite
~ the naming Of date for the Hains
trial.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-03-06
PORTLAND CLUB GIVES A
Benefit FOR MIKE BARRY

Portland, Me, March "a benefit for
Mike Barry former lightweight
champion of New England, was given
There were three bouts, interspersed with
vaudeville acts, under the direction of
Billy Nickerson and, George Nedreff. the
Lowell strong man. gave an exhibition.
The main bout was between Mike Cum
ningham Of Lewiston and Mike Palmer.
and was an even thing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-03-06
BELFAST.
Death Thursday Night Of William Pat
terson, Aged 80 Years.

Belfast, Me-, March 5.-(SpeciaD. -
Belfast loses another aged and highly
respected citizen in the death of VIII
liam Patterson, who died at his home
in Northport avenue last night at tae
age OF. 80. Mr.. Patterson was for many
years a stone mason coming to Bc,-
fast from Northport. Four daughters
Mrs Lewis Pitcher of Northport, Mrs
f. r. Mcdonald and Miss Clara Pat
terson sof Belfast and Mrs. Mary
Stephenson Of Boston survive.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-03-06
BETA THETA Pl
Re.eIects Old Officers at the 18th An
nual Convention.

Boston. March 5.--Clarence l.. New
ton of Wesleyan was reelected presI-
dent and Horace Y. Crawford of 15os-
ton University secretary at the 2Sth
annual convention of the New England
Beta Theta Pi fraternity held at the
Coplcy Square hotel tonight.
Delegates were present from Dart
mouth. Boston University, Wesleyan,
Brown. Amherst, Bowdoin, University
of Maine, Yale and Harvard Alumni
Chapter.
GunnisO Of st. Lawrence University,