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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-06-24

No notice whatever will DO taken OF
unsigned communications.
The journal cannot be held response
BILE for the preservation or return OF
rejected communications.
Address all communications relating
to subscriptions and advertisements
to BURLEIGH & FLYNT. Publish
ers, Augusta. Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-06-24

Stillman Goodman, the lineman who
fell from a maple tree Monday MORN
ing in Saco, struck on his head and was
feared to be seriously injured, was able
to be down town Tuesday, and appar-
emily had recovered from the shock of
the fall. He called at the N. E. Tele-
phone office and expects to resume
work in a few days
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-06-24

Thursday, June "a, 1909. j
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-06-24

Mrs Wallace H. White, Jr, of Lew
iston reported to the police of that
city recently that her pocketbOok had
been snatched from her hand while she
was standing at the corner of Lisbon
and Maine streets in that city. Lew
iston is getting real metropolitan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-06-24

An Orland correspondent writes:
Along the river road and in pastures
and uncultivated lands, up and down
the east bank of the Penobscot, for
ten or more miles, in the towns of
Bucksport and Orland, are growing
many wild crab apple trees. During
the past few days their beautiful and
profuse white blossoms have delighted
everyone. Next fall they will be loaded
with apples. varying in size from a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-06-24

Hereafter South Berwick will b
known as Cummings, Wells as Well
Depot, and Wells Branch as Chick:
on the Boston q Maine. Orders hav
been received announcing the fact tina
the names of these stations would
changed Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-06-24

The contract for laying the founda-
ton of the new house of worship for
the First Church of Christ, Scientist, on
Neal street, Portland has been awarded
to John CULVER. and ground was brok-
en- for the new structure this morning.
The foundation is to be of concrete
and the building will be fire proof
structure 1t is understood that the
plans adopted look to the erection of a
handsome edifice, well-suited to the
fine surroundings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-06-24

HASH L, IL you PiodSe'
Youths Instructor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-06-24

Besides his generous donation for the
fire sufferers, Hon. A. E. Irving gave
his check for $50 for books for the
Presque Isle Free library. His public
spirit and generosity is much appre-
ciated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-26

ment of caution does not seem to enter
into his exploits.
''There are those Of us who believe that
in developing the science of flying
great amount of care should be used
However Beriot is deserving of great
praise for his feat. 1t was particularly
wonderful when one takes his machine
into consideration. / am surprised that
1t behaved SO WE'LL
Mr.. Wright did not care to discuss the
relative merits of the biplane and mono-
plane. 'The only thing we care to say
is that we think we have the best heavier
than-air machine in the world
The Wright brothers are not particular
ly attracted by prize contests. Those
things do not appeal to me particularly
said Wilbur. IF they did | should have
gone after them long ago. l did permit
myself to fall into the habit somewhat
in France last year when l went after
prize of $1,000 and won it, but / always
thought that the time l wasted in doing
that could have been put to much better
advantage. There is u prize of $4,000
still pending in England | don't believe
| will try for it. Even putting things on
purely financial basis there are much
more valuable things that we could do
instead of attempting to win that prize
We have our rights to dispose of in four
or five European countries. and they are
more Important
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-26
UNCLE SAM MAY LOSE LOAN
SUCCESS OF TAFT WIRE TO CHI
NESE REGENT DOUBTFUL.
Now the Allied Bankers Are Using
American Attitude for Excuse to
Say ''Your Own Fault

PEklNG, July &.-The success of Pres-
den. Taft's message. sent about a week
ago to Prince Chun. the Chinese regent
with the purpose, it is understood here,
OF tying the hands of Grand Councillor
Chang-Chi-Tung in the matter of Ameri-
cas- claim for equal participation in the
Hankow- Sze-chuen railroad loan of s27,-
.Hr.on. appears doubtful The Chinese
foreign board today was unable to voucil
for Chang Chi-Tuns's actions, and fears
that he will memoraIize the throne in
favor of the original loan agreement
thereby forcing the prince regent to de-
eide between himself and the risk of los
ing American friendship.
Putting Clamps on China.
Following their unacceptable offer TO
America during the meetings of the inter
national bankers in London. when the
European bankers offered to the Ameri-
can representatives quarter of the
Hupeh section of the loan. the British.
German and French bankers here are
using the American refusal for the pur-
pose of putting the responsibility for the
failure of a four-sided agreement on
America. and with this object in view
German banks
The tripartite banks are taking full ben
eft of the influence that the Germans
acquire over Chang-ChiTung by under
bidding British and French bankers last
March. when China accepted Il German
loan OF s15UOO,OO for the Yangtse sec
ton of the Canton-Hankow railway, and
are using it for the purpose of apply
ing pressure to Ch;na's structural weak
ness. In view OF this the result Will b.
either the rejection of Americas claim
o.. the dismissal of Chans-Ch-Tung.
Some Friction in Peking.
Henry p. Fletcher, American charge
d'affaires at Pekins. today warned Sill
John y. Jordan, the British minister al
Peking, and also the British bank, thai
the American government will under
stand "a continuation of pressure OF
Chang-Chi-TunG to mean that it is sane
toned by Great Britain.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-26
FOUR HURT IN CLASH AT LIMA.
Conflict Between Strikers and Police.
Public With Former.

LIMA, Peru. July 1.-Four persons
were Injured today in a conflict at the
callao station between the police and 200
striking engineers, firemen and conduc-
tors. Public opinion is unanimously i'll
favor OF the strikers. and ccnsures the
attitude Of the Peruvian corporation in
trying to introduce innovations into Peru,
we'll as It's system of wages.
\ committee of strikers will call
President LeSuia today
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-26
BELIEVED TO BE A MURDER.
Body of Benjamin Nippinger Found
on Newark Vacant Lot.

NEWARK. n. j.. July 26--The police
of this city found probable murder
mystery on their hands today when the
dead body of Benjamin Nippinger a me-
chanical engineer. was discovered in ID
vacant lot on South 10th street There
was a bullet hole in the head the pock-
cts of the mans clothing were turned in
side out and his watch and Il diamond
ring which he always wore were miss
ing. Although revolver with two
chambers empty lay nearby, and note
in a pocket asked that Miss Anna Maier
of this city be notified ii anything hap
pened to him, the police believe that Nip
pinger was murdered for the valuables
in his possession.
Miss Afaier. who identified the body.
said that when she Nippinger yes
terday he was in good spirits. and told
her that he intended going to New York
city today to close "A real estate deal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-26

Thiers. which arrived here yesterday
from New Castle. Australia, a new island
has sprung up from the waters of the
Pacific near the Galbier group.
Capt. Quatrevaux says that there is
something uncanny about the new island,
for when his ship approached it, although
no wind was blowing, mysterious swell
drew the vessel toward the shore. and 1t
was with the utmost difficulty that she
was saved from going on the rocks. The
island is located In latitude 24.225 degrees
sontfl, longitude 1850 degrees west, and
seems to he composed of volcanic rock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-26
COL. CHALARON'S FUNERAL.
Casket of Former Southern Officer I
Draped With Historic Flag.

NEW ORLEANS, July 26.-Col. j. A.
Chalaron, who was buried here yester-
day. served as an artillery officer in
Beauregard's division. c. 8. A, during
the civil war. He was chairman of the
committee which drew up the constitution
of the Confederate States of America.
The casket in which his body was borne
to the grave late yesterday afternoon
was draped with the same Confederate
battle flag that was entwined about the
biers OF President Jefferson Davis of the
Confederate states and of Gen. Beaure-
gard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-26
brothers of Friendship in Riot.

ST. PAUL, Mimi, July 26.-Bitterness
between factions resulted in a riot when
ganization. attempted to begin it's annual
national convention here today. Both fac
tions tried to obtain possession of the
old state capitol. where the meetings were
scheduled to take place. and there was a
hand -to-hand conflict on the steps. which
the police nuelled without blOodshed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-26
More Honors for
Wripht Brother

PARIS, July 26.-Orville and Will
bur Wright. the American aero
planistS of Dayton, Ohio. and
Henry Farman. the English aero
naut. were today decorated with
the Legion of Honor for their
achievements in aviation Hart
@. Berg, the European business
manager of the Wright brothers,
and Alberto Santos Dumont, the
Brazilian aeronaut, were promoted
to be officers of the Legion of
Honor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-26
Continued Hearings Directed;
Witnesses Recalled to Stand

Special Dispatch 20 The Star
ANNAPOLIS. Md, July 26.-The court
of inquiry Investigating the death OF
Lieut. James n. Sutton took under ad-
visement today the question of taking .
recess from tomorrow until next Monday.
when the remaining witnesses are ex-
pected to be on hand.
Maj Leonard. judge advocate. ANA
Henrq T.. Davis, counsel for the Suttons.
agreed that the witnesses still to be
misunderstanding Lieut. Utley and Sur.
gecn Cook. still absent, and Mrs Parker.
who was to follow them-xould not do
much more than fli the courts time
toda3-.
Mr.. Davis arose Gt the epeaine n
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-26
Dozen Rescued From Denver Fire.

DENVER, July 26.-A dozen men,
women and children were rescued in an
the Dorrancc rooming house at 18th
and Welton streets. as the result Of a
fire which started in the cellar of A
butcher shop below. All were hurried
to hospital and are expected to re-
cover. The flames were confined to the
cellar aud the property loss IL small.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-26
Tulsa Editor Mysteriously Shot.

TULSA. Okla. July 26.-With pistol
lying on the floor beside him. Mara
Bassette. editor of the Tulsa Daily News,
was, found in the shop of printing COM
pany by his little son. Although Bas-
sette was shot through the brain, he is
still alive. Opinion is divided as to
whether the shooting was an attempt at
murder or suicide.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-26
Weather.

Increasing cloudincss tonight.
followed by unsettled weather
and probably showers Tues
day; slightly warmer tonight.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-26
FOUR DIE At GUN PRACTICE
FIVE OTHER JAPANESE INJUR.
ED AT ISE BAY.
Twelve-Pounder Explodes on Board
the Battleship Asahi-Two Of
fcers Among the Wounded.

TOXIC, July 1.-Whiie the crew of the
Japanese battleshfp Asahi was engaged in
gun practice at Ise bay yesterday one of
the twelve-pounders of the vessel blew UP,
killing four and wounding five of the
gunners.
Among the wounded were two officers
of the battleship. Ise bay. Which is slight
~ over 100 miles from here, in the PROV
ince of Ise. has long been used as place
for target practice by the ships of the
Japanese navy.
No additional details of the explosion
have been heard from there.
The Asahi is one Of the older battleships
of the Japanese navy, having been built
at Clyde Bank in 1899. She is the sister
ship Of the Shtkishima and, like her. bore
an important part In the sea fights of the
RusSO-Japanese war. Besides four
twelve-inch and fourteen six-inch rifles,
the Asahi carried twenty guns of the
caliber Of the one that exploded yester-
day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-26
Water Course of 1900 Miles.

The project calls for an inside passage
by water through existing canals and
rivers, "a distance of about 800 miles
down the Atlantic coast. Work has been
commenced under contract upon sec
tion of this waterway between Norfolk
and Beaufort. n. c.
The War Department has also granted
authority to a private company to cut
through Cape Cod. and actual work there
issundcr way. The convention at Norfolk
will rally all of the eastern advocates of
waterways who are expected to proceed
to that city by boat through existing wa
ter courses both north and south.
The principal argument in favor of the
continuance of the inland passage is the
avoidance of outside danger points like
Cape Cod, Cape Hatteras and the sew
eral shoals along the coast.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-26
PRESIDENT TO VISIT NORFOLK
ACCEPTS AN INVITATION TO
WATERWAYS CONVENTION.
Meets There November 1920, and
Mr.. Taft Will Also Inspect
Hampton Colored School.

President Taft today accepted IN In
vitation to attend the convention of the
Atlantic Deeper Waterways Association.
to be held November II. IS. 13 and 30,
at Norfolk. Va. The invitation was
presented by Senator Simmons and Rep
resentative Small. Nor,h Carolina; Rep
resentative Moore OF Pennsylvania. Rep
resentative Maynard of Virginia and ex-
Representative Burton Of Delaware.
They bore letters from Gov Swanson
of Virginia. Mayor Riddick of Norfolk
and the various business mems organi-
zations of Norfolk. The President will
be in Norfolk November 19. and he has
promised TO visit the colored school at
Hampton November 20.
The delegation invited the Presidents
attention to the project known as the
Boston-Beaufort waterway. with its ex-
tension TO Key West and along the
gulf to New Orleans. Authorization for
surveys made in the rivers and
harbor bill. and the army engineers are
now making their preliminary exanina-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-26
NEW ISLAND IN THE PACIFIC.
French Captain Reports Something
Uncanny About Discovery.

SAN FRANCISCO July 26.-AccordinE c
to Capt. puatrsvaux Of the French ship G
Connecticut western news., 1909-02-18

MT. Smith obtained his education 1n the schools of his native town and at the Sedgewick Institute, Great Barring ton. In 1866 he went to New Marlboro, where tor the succeeding eight years he was engaged in the manufacture of char coal. He next turned his attention to farming and numbering. He has bought aud cleared considerable wild land, much of which is now used for tillage purposes. A
 In 1S82 he bought the Taft farm, which he now owns and having added to it by purchasing adjoining land, his homestead now consists of 300 acres. Both the farm and the farm buildings have been much improved during his occupancy. For soms years he was en. gagged i'll the milk business, buying for the New York market and having a large dairy of his own. Since then his attention has been directed mainly to dairying and raising hay. A few years ago he purchased and remodeled the ad. IO1uAhS LhlA kAOpOkbgs hhO"A 1o khS konkapot Mills, consisting of saw-mill and grist-milI and has done considerable business there.
 Mr Smith has been twice married His first wife, Mary J. Rockwell, was the mother of two children. a daughter now living, aud son who died in in fancy. He married for his second wife, Lucy J. Pendleton. the daughter of Harry and Lacy (Chapin) Pendleton, of Lee, Mass.
 Politically MT. Smith is republican. In 1898 he was elected to represent the sixth Berkshire district in the state leg. islature.
 For 16 years he was selectman iu New Marlboro. He never has been de feated for any office for which he has been a candidate. He is the only man who ever carried all the towns in his re presentative district.
 MT. Smith resides in a novel house II Capaan about which we will have more i to say later.
Connecticut western news., 1909-02-18
WEST CORNWALL

It is busy times in our church this week as We have Miss Isley in Chapel Tuesday evening talking on Education in Utah from the Christian Mission point" the visit to New Milford Wed nesday of delegates to the Missionary Get Together Convention, the Ladies Aid at Mrs. Edward Smiths Thursday afternoon, the Wemen's Missionary Club at the parsonage Saturday after noon and the Y. P. S. c. E. anniversary exercises on Sunday evening next at 7:15 o'clock, union meeting, Endeavor officers in charge.
 Mrs. Bailey, of Sharon is in charge of the culinary department at c. E. Bald wins.
 Mrs. Robinson has the nurse back for a few days, on account of the babe s delicate condition and extra care.
 The fifth dance given by The Young Ladies Club, will be held Wednesday evening, February 24, at Masonic Hall. Music by Turner's Orchestra The pat roneSses will be Mrs L. J. Nickerson, Mrs. Willis Potter and Mrs. George w. Mccoy.
Connecticut western news., 1909-02-18
LAKEvILLE

Mrs. Ellis and son William have been visiting in Walden, N. \.
 The two sons of Ed Miller have teen luite sick for the past week,
 John Morgan has resigned hs position ,s fireman at Hotchkiss School.
 Peter Turner was on the sick list this week.
 Bert Beebe spent Sunday with his parents ill East Canaan.
 Epworth League business meeting vas held in the NJ. k. chapel Thursday night after prayer meeting, their being .bout 20 present.
 The A. H. Heaton Co. hoisted a new lag on the staff on their store on Lin ,)ln's birthday.
 Owen McDuffv called on friends in own last week.
 Dr. O. E. Corwin of Canaan was ius own last week.
 Miss Mildred Cross of Brooklyn was | guest of Miss Grace Schleiffarth lnsf- Sunday.
 Governor Lillsy was a guest OtDr- Knight Saturday.
 Miss Mary and Donald Thrail h@vc been confined to the house part Of khS week with grip.
 Mrs. D. A. Heath of Springfield, Mas has returned to her home after spending & couple of months with her sister. Mrs. E. Winkworth.
 Mrs. E. Winkworth, who has beeE~ ,onfined to her bed for the past week GU more with a severe attack of grip r. able to be about the house again.
 The gripp is prevalent, getting it. clutches on quite a good many.
 Mrs Fuller and stcpson spent lass week with II. L. Barn, tt < family.
Connecticut western news., 1909-02-18
Death of Mrs. Geo. p. Strong

After au illness of several months dur, ing which she endured much suffering
 Mrs. George P. Strong died Monday morning at the age of 66 years. It was an instance where the final summons came as a relief and & blessing By hcE death Canaan loses a kind d,consciantiouM- Christian woman. one universally re- spected and whose life was devoted to the imparting of good cheer and help to- others. In the family, in the commun- ity and in the Methodist church of which she has been n member for 4os years, she will be greatly missed. Shss is survived by her husband, one dauRh- ter, Mrs. F. H. Lee, of Canaan, and one sister, Mrs John Turner of Ashley Falls pathy of the entire community is ex tended. The funeral occurred yesterday afternoon at her late home, Rev. w. E- Ridgeway, present pastor of the Metho- dist church, and Rev. T. R. Wallace, R former pastor, officiating. There was an abundance of beautiful floral offerings from individuals and from the church. the latter consisting of wreath of pink roses, carnations and simllax, also six dozen cut flowers. J. Clinton Roraback A. V. A. Felten, C. W. Parsons and A J. Wlgglesworth acted as bearers. In tlrment in the Canaan cemetery.
Connecticut western news., 1909-02-18
NEW EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE CHOSEN
AT THE FIRE DISTRICT MEETING
George s. Fuller Declines to Serve Other Officers Re-elected-Three-- mill Tax Laid for Ensuing Years Expenses.

Expenses.
 The annual meeting of the Canaan fire district was held Saturday afternoon in town hall with J. B. Reed as modeT- ator.
 N. W. Hardenberg was e-elected war den and J. :. Reed was reelected clerk and collector, George s. Fuller, auditor
 Proceeding to the choice of an execu- tive committee, G. s. Fuller was nomi- mated for chairman and Henry R Whit ford as a member. J. H. Roraback de- clined reelection as did Dr. C. w. Camp who remarked thas he is through withs membership on committees. You hnvS, turned down the heater proposition, ons of the best propositions the town ever had, and accepted another (sanitary plumbingl and now how are you going to keep the pipes and lavatories from freezing?"
 W. W. Burghardt declined reelection as a member of the committee and c c. Smith and D. W. Manvel were chosen.
 At this point Mir. Fuller arose and said that iuasmuch as all the old members of the committee were refusing to serve longer that he. declined election to that. body. His declination was not aoseptud' however, although he declared emphRti-- cally that he will not serve.
 A P. Briggs was then selected as the fifth member. On motion of ]. H. Roraback, three mill tax was laid to meet the coming years expenses and the meeting ad- lourned.
Connecticut western news., 1909-02-18
RAN FOR OFFICE,
 NEVER DEFEATED
CHARLES 6. SMITH, OF CANAAN
Burned Charcoal, Conducted Farm. Sold Lumber and Milk, Operated a 6rist MiII-SeIeetman for 16 Years hIsn a Representative,
Also a Representative.

Charles G. Smith, formerly farmer and lumber dealer of New Marlboro. Mass. and now a resident of Canaan, Conn. was born in Sheffield, April 2l, IS44, son Of Oliver and Calista (Renwee) Smith. His grandfather, Oliver Smith, settled in Monterey about the year 1915 and some 90 years later moved to Shef- field where he cd in 1858. His son, Oliver, settled on a farm in Sheffield when a young man. In lS49 he vert as a pioneer miner to California. Return ing to Sheffield, he died in 1852. Both he and his fathers family were mem bers of the Methodist church.
Connecticut western news., 1909-02-18
CANAAN BUSINESS
 MEMS BANQUET
LincoIn's Centenary Was Very ApprO-
 priateIy Observed
MONUMENT TO SOLDIERS SUGGESTED

Deectabe Menu and Excellent Addresses by North Canaan MenEoquent Tributes to the Marred Presidsnt-Echoes o the Civil War-Canaan's Grand Old Man Pleads With Bus- mess Men to Take More Iaerest in Local Affairs.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-10-01
Trouble For Creditors.

Even the simplest law transactions
seem to be beyond the comprehension
of some people. An old farmer went
into grocer's shop a short time ago.
ordered sovereign's worth of goods
and when they were ready for deliv-
cry laid down a five shilling piece in
payment thereof.
: The shopkeeper called out, "Here,
this isn't right" as the customer start
ed to leave. - $50.
"Oh, yes, that's all right" replied the
man. ave got permission from the
Judge to pay shillings in the pound"
A heated discussion revealed that
the man had lately settled an insol-
vency upon this basis and expected to
continue that: method indefinitely.
When he was shown his mistake he
was very Indignant and evidently con-
sidered himself a much abused man.
London Globe.