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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-23

The announcement is made that a
new play by the well-known author
Lem B. Parker entitled "A Girl from
the Mountains will be seen at the
Opera house on Sept. 81. This is not
a Western play, but a society drama
telling a strong and interesting story
q 5UiG)' a'MaH1 nl &afsssSks3: III
happiness. Miss Louise Price, q
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-23
LOCAL NOTICE.

Mrs. G. H. Brickett, teacher of piano
II State street. sept21d2v
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-23

OI HIIdIftS, CIIIItIItIIA dIIl4
adults are 4ifMantly re-
lieyed, an d speedily
cured. in the majority
of cases, by warm Baths
with Cuticura Soap, to
cleanse the skin Of crusts
and scales, gentle anoint-
ings with Cuticura Oint-
ment, purest and sweet
40 90 D1Il.O-&, -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-23

Thursday, September %, 1909.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-23
SKINS ON FIRE
With Torturing, Disfiguring
{. q, Eczemas, Rashes,

And other itching bdrning, bleeding,
scaly, and crusted Exin andscalp humor9
The Monte Vista journal., 1909-12-04
HONE ENTERTAINMENTS

Professor Edward Barrett gave
an entertainment at the Home
Monday night, consisting of reci-
tations. both comic and serious.
accompanied with good music.
There present 225 old soldiers, the
Home Commissioners. Commander
Wooslsilc and wife. The Profess
nor will give another entertainment
ut the Home Christmas night, the
principal feature will he the pres
entation Of rip Van Wrinkles
Return, or the Sleep Of Twenty
Years" The townspeople arr in.
vitsd.
The Monte Vista journal., 1909-12-04

Do you realize that Christmas Is get
ting very close and that you should he
doing your Christmas buying now? We
have almost an endless variety of very
acceptable Christmas gifts. In our
Queensware department you will find
cut glass, hand painted china, lockwood
jardineres, fancy lamps. Bavarian white
china with the plain gold band and glass
water sets.
II never knew an early rising, hard
working, prudent man. careful Of his
earnings, and strictly honest, who COM
planned Of bad luck Addison.
Our grocery department force seem to
either have to move or pay rent. Tues
day Roy Merchant was out most Of the
day helping move. Wednesday Mel
Gof was out moving, and this coming
week Harry Loss is going to inove.
Why not buy yourself . Christmas
present! And get ono Of those Hart
Schaffner & Marx suits for tho holidaysY
We stored away in our wareroom last
wesk nearly two cars Of canned goods.
We buy this class Of goods in car lots
and can always give our customers the
advantage In price that handling these
goods In largo quantities carries with II.
Remember that ws arc tho only firm that
handles the Reid Murdoch Monarch
brand Of extra fancy eatsbles In this city.
The Monte Vista journal., 1909-12-04
TEACHERS. ASSOCIATION

Keen interest and. = larger at
tendance than usual marked the
regular Fall session, of the San
Luis Valley TeachsSs' association
held at High school assembly
room in Monte Vista last Friday.
9. E. Hart Of the Monte Vista
schools, gave an exs5pise in eighth
grade arithmetic witch received
much favorable oomilent.
An interesting pr ON Mini
NUNS" was read III Prof. Child
ress of Creole, whis brought out
much discussion OF the point of
whether or not the ncher should
b. 'ln intimately = painted with
Superintendent Gibbs spoke on
ethical Training" He explained
the necessity, as we'll Is the value,
of honor, morality and JUS
tice being taught y. the public
schools. His paper showed deep
study and interest = his subject.
1t was discussed By County Super
intendents Nielsen sand Under
wood.
Prof. Mooney Of u State Nor
NAL school, gave - address on
School Room Haslnony,'' which
Superintendent Underwood dis.
cussed by request q the speaker.
The last address a the day was
given by Prof. Thompson of the
State University, vkSspoke on the
science Of pedagogy. holding the
close attention Of hi audience for
moro than an hour.
Tho musical peq5ram secured
by Mr.. Moore, was4 rare treat.
At The BUSINESS lpsion, E. A.
Nieison was re.eiecV Ii Resident,
and the secretary was chosen from
the town at which next meeting
was to be held. II was decided to
accept the invitation OF Mr. Farris
to meet at Antonito in February.
The members of the association
were we'll pleased with the enter
tainment Of their host, Superin-
tendent Gibbs OF the Monte Vista
schools.
The Monte Vista journal., 1909-12-04

John |. Cochran entertained the
San Luis Valley Teachers Asso-
citation last Friday afternoon and
in the evening gave Rotations ut
the Presbyterian church. James
Whitcomb Riley was his favorite
author and his rendering was very
interesting. His songs and local
hits called forth loud applause.
Mrs. Cochran who was advertised
to accompany him was called east
by reason of the death of her sis
ter. and Prof. Moore took her
place mt the piano.
The Monte Vista journal., 1909-12-04

We mailed out some 500 souvenir pos
tai cards the first Of the month which
contained the following wording: Lis
ten-Nothing makes a more welcome
present than something to wear. Don't
you want to give presents your family
and friends will welcomeY Sunbonnet
Babies Ssy-"They've heaps of nice
present things at l.. L. Fassett's."
Men-If you want to make present
to lady why not buy one Of our glove
bonds and present to her. This will en-
title her to call At our glove counter and
pick the SIZE and kind Of glove that she
wants
We seem to have suddenly sprung in
to popularity with the children since we
opened up our line Of toys, as out Of
school hourS We seem to have q good
part II not all Of the school children in
our store.
Miss Susie Getz 10 still unable to be
at the store on account Of sickness
= = =
A big shipment Of ladies kid gloves
arrived this week. We should now be
able to give you anything you might
want 10 this department.
Resd our big toy ID on the back page.
We certainly have . largo line OF this
class OF goods.
The Monte Vista journal., 1909-12-04
REV. ROBERT P. CARSON

Do not fail to hear Rev. Robert
p. Carson ut the Methodist church
next Monday evening in his lee
ture, Put the Glory in the
Flower" This lecture is under
the direction and for the benefit of
the Epworth League. Admission
prices are 35 and % cents.
The Monte Vista journal., 1909-12-04
Fassett's Store News.
BY FAssErTs DEPARTMENT STORE

If l knew you and you knew me-.
If both Of could clearly see,
And with inner light divine
The meaning Of your heart and mine,
I'm sure that we would differ less
And clasp hands in friendliness,
Our thoughts would pleasantly agree
If l knew you and you knew me.---Nixon Waterman.
The Monte Vista journal., 1909-12-04

The new town OF Romeo in
Conejos county is about to begin
the publication Of = paper 70 be
known as the Conejos County
Record.
The Monte Vista journal., 1909-12-04

John w. Roush returned the
first Of the week from business
trip 70 Denver. and on his why
home visited friends nj Canon
City.
The Monte Vista journal., 1909-12-04

VIM. II. Dewitt. recently from
Nebraska, IN experienced hozse
shoer, y now 1t work for n. Z.
Woods On lowcr Adams street.
The Monte Vista journal., 1909-12-04

The successive links in the chain
of the Gould transcontinental line
from west TO east are: Western
Pacific from San Francisco to Salt
Lake; Denver a. Rio Grande from
Salt Lake to Pueblo; Missouri Pa
citic from Pueblo to Kansas City
and st LOUIS; Wabash from Kan
srs City to Pittsbury. and Western
Maryland from Pittsburg to Balti.
more.
The Monte Vista journal., 1909-12-04

Donald Cove has bought out
Clint WHEY In the Grand Union
storc and tho now firm IL Karr /
Cow.
The Monte Vista journal., 1909-12-04

According to the Courier the
Alamosa saloons arc not up u
date. The general rule 10 pay
cash for your drinks and get
trusted for your groceries,"
The Monte Vista journal., 1909-12-04

Mrs, W. S. Nnsh went TO ST.
Joseph's Sanitarium at Del Norte
Thursday to visit her brother.
Harry DaVnult, who has had n
long and serious illness.
The Monte Vista journal., 1909-12-04

NJ. NJ. Sutley or Center was do
ing business in town Tuesday.
He and his wife were away from
home about three months taking
in the Seattle Exposition and Wis
tied various points on the coast as
fnr south MS Los Angeles. They
had n delightful trip and saw much
Of the great northwest.
The Monte Vista journal., 1909-12-04

John Britton, one Of the CON-
nissioncrs Of Saguachc county,
was doing business In town Tues
dry.
The Monte Vista journal., 1909-12-04

French & kcllnr have n good
supply Of Chatham tanning mills
with Bngger Attachments. They
also make u specially Of gasoline
engines aud Slower feed mills.
Studsbakor Junior wagons for the
boys.
The Monte Vista journal., 1909-12-04

NJ. B. Wiley. Of tho national
Forest II now ut West Cli6 and
likes Il there very much.
The Monte Vista journal., 1909-12-04

Robt. Il. Lewis and wife left
Monday night for their home in
Los Angeles. On account of Mr..
Lewis having had two ribs broken
followed by pneumonia, their visit
in the valley WIS anything but
pleasant.
The Monte Vista journal., 1909-12-04
OFFICERS X. OF P.

At the annual meeting Of the
Knights Of Pythias Inst Friday
night the following officers were
elected for the ensuing year.
VIM. Baucrle. G. c.: H. N. How
ard. Vice G.; Charles Hanson, Pre-.
late; r. 4. Evcrsolc, NJ. Of f.; John
Macarthur NJ. of f.; Roy g.
johnson. X. r. 4 S.; O. +. Mon.
roe, N. Of W.; Wellington Worth,
n. nt A; X. s. Williams, I. g.;
J. w. Lincoln. q. g.; W. + Stott
Trustee.
The Monte Vista journal., 1909-12-04

Dr.. g. w. Russell, formerly Of
Monte Vista IN now located In
Denver 437-i3s Empire block.
where he will b. glad 10 meet his
Monte Vista friends when In the
city.
The Monte Vista journal., 1909-12-04

j. P. VecrkAmp had business
before the county court at DBL
Norte Monday.
The Monte Vista journal., 1909-12-04

Reed our big toy I'd on the back page.
We certainly have . largo line OF this
class OF goods.
The new South-news., 1909-05-29
masked MEN HOLD UP TRAIN
Clerk Forced to Open Doors
and Hand Out Mail.
Several Registered Packages @c'urcd,
Believed To Contain Large Sums
Of Money. 5000 Re-
ward offered.

Omaha. ysslcd bandits
held Up and robbed Union Pacihc
train 80. ?. known a. the Overland
Limited. a few miles west Of this city
and secured number Of registered
mall pouches.
The robbers eyidouty got on tho
train al some town woat OF here. The
hold up occurred about nvo miles
wost OF The city limits IN deep cut
along the recently constructed lane
cut on. The robbers climbed over
tho tank and forced the engineer 20
stop his train aud then proceeded 20
the mail car Tho clerks were forced
90 oIcn the door and hand out sew
orai scaled pouches OF reglaiered
mail once thoy secured the bags
thoy hurried away In sontherly de
recilon and permitted the train 20
procssi.
Tho pasrnngsra we're not moieftei.
and ua soon as the robbers loft tho
scene of the hold up the train pro-
oeedcd 10 this city. A bir squad of
police hurried TO the scene and az
once started In pursuit Of The ban
ditn.
The train was delayed but nftoon
minutes and left Omaha for Chicago
on time.
Tho robbers gathered up seven
pouches and the leader then remark
I'd
This 10 all We can get into our au
iomohilo"
They LEFT quickly. walked down the
track 800 feet and clnmbcrod out of
the cut A continuous fuslladc of
shooting was kept up during the rob
bory. evidently TO intimiiatc the pas
sougcrf and crew
The Union Pacific officials offered
a reward OF 5000 zach for the cap
turo Of the robbers. and n big force
Of police and deputies from both
Omaha and South Omaha have start
ed IN search OF tho outlaws. What
direction they started In whom they
left The train is indefinite. and
whcthcr or not they had an automo-
bile Is not known. II Is believed they
took advantage Of the nrsi opportu-
nifty offered to rifle the pouches aud
made thoir escape 10 hiding place
chosen in advance
The new South-news., 1909-05-29
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS.
Last Congress Provides Expenditure
of S1.OsO, ,4S2.:32.

Washington publication. as
required by law. giving the total OF
appropriations made by Congress
each session has been issued, show
ing that the last regular session ap-
propriated a grand total OF s1,o44.-
401,s57. In addition TO the specific
appropriations contracts were au-
thorized requiring future appropr'a-
tlons OF s26,080.S75. These include
Notifications in the Philippines, bat
tleships, collier. torpedo-toat de-
stroyers, submarines. torpedou
Hfd rfnp7o<ei eihents or rivers 10 hnr-
bors. There were 10,120 new OFF,
GERS and implements specifically au-
thorized. and 6,243 abolished, max
ing a net increase of 3,S77, calling
for annual salaries aggregating sS.-
672,009.
The new South-news., 1909-05-29

New York; negro and a white
man do not suffer equal humiliation
in the eyes Of the law for false ar
rest. according to the appellate d.
vision Of the supreme court which
sustained an order OF Justice Dugrs
In the supreme court reducing the
amount OF damages awarded Geo.
Grimm a Pullman porter. from s2.5oo
TO 5000. The negro WAS arrested in
Montreal charged with stealing a
pocketbook. but the charge was not
substantiated and he was released.
He brought suit against Daniel n.
Brady. New York manufacturer.
VINO caused his arrest. In order JUS
tice Dugre said: While in some
sense the negro under the law ls
Just as good a man as the president
OF the United States, IL would be a
bad argument TO say that he is jg1l
as good In some respects. The deiA
ages in a case of this kind depend on
mans standing and circumstances.
If he Is colored, that fact should be
considered.
The new South-news., 1909-05-29
STRIKE GROWS MORE SERIOUS.
White Fireman Elected From Train
at Thomson, Ga.

Augusta, Ge.-The firemen's strike
on the Georgia railroad is becoming
very serious. White fireman
Sloan was forcibly elected from the
Buckhead train at Thomson. forty
miles out from here and the passen-
gers and mail laid over there and
misseds all connection. A freight
loaded with perishable goods is on
the side track at Lithonia. Three
firemen sent TO it have failed TO re-
port. Ahree trains are side tracked
at Dearing. A mixed train, two
through freights and two local
freights are tied up at Union Point
and through freight is tied up at
Thomson. At Thomson an angry
crowd jerked the armed guard from
an engine. beat him and ordered him
back to Augusta. There is no train
moving on the Athens branch. Post
Office inspectors have arrived here to
protect the mails.
The new South-news., 1909-05-29
MrRDEns wIFr wIrn AK.
Insane Nnidrr Commits Crime In
Presence of Daughter.

ff'"'''' "a At'N sNAf' u
Norfolk. Va IN tho presence Of
their little daughter. Eugene peohles.
a young iron moi1er. apparently in-
sane. killed his wife here in an East
Main street boarding house kept by
tho Victims twin sister The weapon
was an az pecblcs was arrested.
iie came hero from Savannah. Ga.
His wife and children had preceded
him from Augusta. Ca. poebios made
no statement other than 10 confess
hie crime and express desire 90 die.
The young wife was killed while 10
tho act OF writing q letter 90 her
mother IN Augusta. in which she told
OF her hard lot and PEBBLES uniusti-
ned Jealousy pocbies had been
unable 20 obtain work In Norfolk,
and his sister-in-law had told him
that his family could remain with
her until he was more fortunate
The new South-news., 1909-05-29
WIPE sLAyrR CONVICTED.
Prisoner Had Confessed Crime In Or
der to Shield His Father.

Birmingham. Ala Marion Con-
noll. charged with numbering his
wifo. Minnie Connoll, on Cat Noun
tain. near here, last June. was found
guilty In the criminal court here and
given life sentence. The evidence
was purely circumstantlal. a confess
sion made shortly after being arrest
ei being denied by Conneli, who said
that he made the confession TO shield
his father. who was then accused OF
the crime aud has since then been
killed. Tho body OF the woman was
found by a huntsman. a dog being
attracted 90 some brush on the noun
tain lhronEh the ador.
The new South-news., 1909-05-29

Wsshinxton.--The story. alleged TO
have been told by an American sea-
man named Payne, OF the imprison-
mcnt IN Venezuela OF the crew Of the
American schooner Carrie d.
Knowles. 10 probably hoax. accord
ing TO the state department Dis
patches have Just been received from
Mr. Russell, United States minister TO
vcnezuela. He says the Venezuelan
foreign office declares Il has been un-
able 20 obtain any Information on the
subject. aud not single United
States consular officer In that coun'
Try has any Information condrmators
OF any material feature OF the story
The new South-news., 1909-05-29
WANTS FOURTH PLACE.
Total Number of Baftleships To be
Increased to Thirty-eight.

Paris.-The superior council OF
the navy has decided upon a pro-
gramme that includes bringing the
number OF French battleship up to
thirty-eight. this viii insure France
fourth place among the naval pow
ers of the world. 1t is proposed to
lay down in 1910 two 2l,000-ton
vessels Of an enlarged Danton type
The armament has not been decided
upon but the council is In favor o.
twelye-inch guns in six turrets.
The new South-news., 1909-05-29

Half ~ Census Supervisors IN thf
south WIN Bc Democratic.

Wssling'cn .--asaatsf Frazier was
recent visitor 20 the White nolss
70 get a line on The subject ~ census
supervisors iie waited 10 get lnfor-
nation first hand a. 10 The recurring
rgyorrn that democrats and reyuhli'
cAns are 10 have an equal chance 10
the southern states for these posi-
tlons. Amer conference With Presi-
dent Tan. Senator Frazier stated
that In Tennea5ee snc-haif of the cen-
sur surorvis,ss are 20 b. republican
and ons-hslf democrats The demo-
cratic senators OF Tennessee are 10 be
consulted In the appointment Of the
democratic supervisors IN that state.
He could not state whether this ~ 10
be the programme IN tho other south
crn states. bat he presumed that it is
the intontlon 70 divide theae offices
between republicans and democrats
generally in the south. and that IN
the selections the democratic rena-
tors would be consulted as 10 the
democratic appointments.
The new South-news., 1909-05-29

MIR. Meyer Wants to Know Details
Before Making Changes.

New York special from Wash.
ington says. George Won l.. Meyer
secretary OF the navy. has formulated
plans for an oxten-lve investigation
Of navy yard organization. He will
visit all the navy yards IN the near
future. In addition he will have rep
rcsentatlvcs sent to BIN from the
United States navay attaches IN for
cign countries, especially Great Brit
ain. where Mr.. Meyer wishes to thor
oughly know how the yards are bcinc
run. Pending this Investigation II IL
not known how drastic any changes
proposed at the navy yards may be.
The new South-news., 1909-05-29
MILL TAKE UNTIL AUGUST.
House to Keep Tariff Biii Month
After senate Gets Through.

Washington Instead OF the tarin
bin reaching the president by June
20. Il Is problematic whether the bill
viii roach the house before July 90.
The house leaders and house insur-
gents are Jointly anxious to make a
stand for free iron and other
changes from the senate bill, and the
prospects are that the bill will hang
nre In conference for three 60 i've
weeks In fact Vice President Sher-
man has sold a friend in the ouse
that he expects congress TO be In ses-
sion as late as August.
The new South-news., 1909-05-29
REPORTS SHOW INCREASE.
Conditions OF National Banks Up
to April III Given.

Washington.-The returns from
the conditions on April 2S. 1909,
show remarkable increase in all
the principal items. The summary
of the statement shows that since
May IA, 1908, their total loans
and discounts have increased by
s4S4,764,000, and during the same
time the total resources of tn
banks have increased $774. .261 ,00V.
During the same period government
deposits have decreased $111,255.oto
and bills payable and rediscounts
have decreased s9.S79,000.
The new South-news., 1909-05-29

Wisconsin Woman Gives Birth 10
rhror Girls and Two rpss.

Mount Clair. Wis.--rhe wife Of
Fay Irish. OF Thorp. Clark county
has given birth q ave babies. three
daughters and two sons. All are
alive aud we'll There are now ten
children in the family.
The new South-news., 1909-05-29

st. Johns. n. F.-Notwithstandin
Efforts to assist her. the Allan Line
steamer Mongolian. which has been
wedged In an ice pack of the mouth
os this harbor for several days. II
Is thought an attempt by the stout
sailing steamer Diana to open up q
lane between the Nongolian and the
narrow harbor opening will be sue
cessful.
The new South-news., 1909-05-29

VIII tnyeil Monument 10 Union
Army AZ Ge,tysburS.

Washington.-Niss Helen Taft
daughter OF the President. has &C.
cepted an invitation to unveil the
monument erected at Gettysburg. Pa.
in memory OF the soldiers of the
regular Union Army who par-icirat-
ed in the Gettysburg campaign. Tbs
ceremony viii take place May 81
and 1000 regular troops will attend
the celebration.
The new South-news., 1909-05-29
MEMS HlLiRIors WON.


Belmont Park. \ Y.-on a muddy
track and before 5000 persons
James r. Keene's Hilarious. the 70
s chcicc. easily won the Slleeo
withers stakes. one mile. descainE
Joe Madden's favcTite, Fayette. In
easy fashion. The track and weather
conditions were against fast time. but
an things considered tie time
l:sl Is. was extremely good
The new South-news., 1909-05-29
FIGHT WITH STRIKERS
Police and Workmen Clash In
Paris

Faris.-There was an encounter
on the sereets of Paris late Tues
day afternoon between body OF
workmen and detachment OF police.
Twelve policemen were wounded IN
struggle In which the xorkmcn
had the upper hand until a de;aeh-
ment OF curasiers galloped up. clear
ed the streets and made many a.
rests.
The new South-news., 1909-05-29
THROWN FROM TRAIN.


Sioux City. la While Northwest
srn passenger train No. IL en- route
to Sioux City from Council Bluffs was
running at fifty miles an hour three
men. who we're beating their way on
the tender. engaged in a combat. and
one. whose name could no, be learn
cd. was pushed over the end Of the
tender and was crushed 20 death.
The new South-news., 1909-05-29

. raasn'sr: =, rsior. Death '
time before his doA 'siributed a
portion Of bis forum Tmong his four
children II "a understood that he
gave ss.O0o.0Oo each TO his son. ~.
n Rogers. Ir.. and 10 his three
daughters. Mrs W ". BENJAMIN.
Mrs Urban n nroughton and Mrs
W r. Coe. Tho remainder OF his cs-
tate. mainly IN the form OF stocks and
bonds OF railroads and industrial
companies. will be- disposed OF by his
viii, which has not been made pub
lie. Excepting any public bequcsts In
which Mr.. Rogers early home OF
Fairhsyen. Mass. may share, the
main part OF the estate Is said 20 be
divided between Nr Rogers widow
and his son and hia daughters.
The new South-news., 1909-05-29
MRS. rorE GIVEN 90 YEARS.
Convicted of Numbering Her Mother
Last March.

Clanton. Ala.--Nrs Hattie Pope
has been found guilty OF the murder
OF her mother. Mrs. Mary King. at
NontevRllo on March 4 last. and has
been sentenced 20 serve n'nety-n'ne
years In the penltcntiary. Mrs. Pope
broke down when tho verdict was an
nnnncai
The new South-news., 1909-05-29
WANTED TO DIE.
Reason Given by Woman Who Cut
the Throat of Her Children.


East Hampton, Conn.-Mrs. Jen-
ME Carston. 3S years of age. wife
of Louis Carston. formerly a sea
captain. killed two OF her children
and herself at the Carsten farm near
here. She cut the throats of the
children and then her own. She al
so slashed the throat of a third
child, a boy. and while he is in a
critical condition he may recover. 1t
Is believed that Mrs Carsten was out
of her mind. Mrs. Carsten lived long
enough TO reply to her husband when
he asked the reason of her act. Il
wanted to die and | wanted to take
the children with me. l did not
want to leave them
The new South-news., 1909-05-29

Fired Bullet Into Woman. Then
Turned Gem on SELF

Chicago. in.-Whiie Mrs Charles
A. Mace was walking With her three
children near her homo IN this city
Gus Andersen. whose wife IS house
keeper FOR AIRS Mace. came up be-
hind he latter nni fre3 a bullet iato
her shoulder He then shct himself
IN The head ana stomach ant = cx-
pce,cd 70 die Mrs Mace viii re-
cover.