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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-30

'NANs
Augustus Perry, or Grandpa Per
ry," as he is affectionately called by
the young people and children of the
city, for he is the dearest and kindpSt
old gentleman imaginable and always
has 4 pleasant greeting for the chill
dren, was born in Camden in 1873,
Saturday being his 95th birthday. His
father was cakes Perry, a native OF
Hanover Mass, and his mother Nan
CIV Rogers Perry of Camden. 1t was
lust % years ago at o'clock tomorrow
morning. that a fat. chubby little boy
arrived at the Perry home in Camden,
MIR. Perry was heard to remark. and to
look at him today one can hardly be-
hevo ii. His hair is as white as snow
but thick enough to be the envy of a
football center, his step is firm and
elastic and his complexion is ruddy
and clear his face showing hardly 4
| wrinkle. He is wonderful man, and
the longer one knows him the more
the wonder"
When asked to what he attributed
| his longevity. Mr. Perry replied. with
| out moments hesitation: Il attrib-
ute it to my never having used alco-
| hoIic drinks or tobacco in any form,
and relgiouslv having kept the Sab
| bath day holy. Mr.. Perry is member
and constant attendant of the North
| (CongregatonaD church, attending its
| SUNDAY and mid-Week services. often
| going out in severe weather. 1t is
needless to say that he is the oldest
member of the church and that he is
| looked up to by one and all as a glow
ing example and one from whom all
| can learn a lesson of temperance and
| Cody living.
| Mr.. Perry. although born in Camden.
came to Belfast at the age of Is and
went to work in a general country
store at The Head of the Tide. then
the business center of Belfast. At
this time rum from the West Indies
and good old New England rum" as il
was called, was almost as free as wa =
ter and the boy was up against many
temptations. He WithStood them all.
for as he says: Il promised mother
that would never smoke, use tobacco
or gamble. and | have kept my prom :
Use" A good deal for man 30 years
old to say, and a promise well Kept Tor
three score years, more than the or
binary mortal is allowed to live.
He cast his first vote for "Iippe
icanoe" Harrison and Tyler. "Tippe-
canoe and Tyler too was the slogan
His early politics were Wing. but when
the Republican party was organized he
,became one and had ever since ardent
lily supported it, casting his vote for
TAFT with the same interest that he
had for nearly 20 years.
For nearly 25 years he was money
Iorder clerk in the Belfast postoffice
accepting the position when most mer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-30
T0OAYS JOURNAL CONTENTS.

Page One.
Observation-Disclosures Grand Old
Man." Aged IS, Remembers Former Visit
of Halley's Comet-Ballinger Denies Ac-
eusor Claws CHARGES and Bitterly o, Ar r.
Wires Cause Big Fire Loss in Charles
town. Mass. Bridge
Page Two.
LOCAL.-Skowhegan Pittsfield. Oak
land, Fairfield and Gardiner Local News.
Page Three.
LOCAL-Gardiner. Iiallowell. National
Home and Winthrop Local News
Page Four.
SPORTING--Boston Americans Win
from Washington Doves Trim Trolley
Dodgers-Other Baseball notwithstanding
Gossip and Other Sports.
Pse Five.
Tinancial-Daily Market Quotations.
Page Six.
Notwithstanding Local News.
Page Seven.
LOCAL.Final Arrangements Completed
for City Baseball League-Fire at Cush-
noe Paper Mil with Small Loss-Local
Briefs.
Page Eight.
LOCAL-Amusements Baseball
Augusta Church Notices-Local Briefs.
Page Nine.
LOCAL-Saturiay Special Sales-Local
Briefs.
Page Ten.
TELEGRAPH
Page Eleven.
LOCAL AND STATE-State House
News--Knox County, Its Early History
and Some of Its Famous Sons.
Page Twelve.
EDITORIAL
Page Thirteen.
HOUSEHOLD and suggestions
Tor the Household.
Page Fourteen.
STATE-Kenncbec and Somerset Coun-
" News and Personals.
Page Fifteen.
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS
Liale and Female Wants-Real Estate and
miscellaneous For Sale--To Let-Business
Sards-Rairoads and Steamboats,
Page Sixteen.
GENERAL-Speciai Washington Letter
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-30

Garfield's testimony. He said Mr.. Gar
field had written him a letter assuring
him tina. he knew BallInger's position
and that there would be no misunder-
standing between them in this connec-
ton. He added that Garfield was in
error in telling the committee that in
advocating the Gale bill before the
House committee. he (Bailinger) was IA.
voring the admission to patent of other
than boni fide claims. 1.-THE assiduous
attempts of certain malicious people to
circulate throughout the country that
carried away from the land office in
formation. which could use to the de-
teriment Of the United States govern
ment has not the slightest foundation
in It," said Mr.. Ballinger.
"All information could be used In per-
feet fairness In any way l desired to
use 1t without the possibility Of preju-
dice TO any interests of the United States.
The information was such as anybody
might have lad. There was nothing
pending at the time OF the land ONCE
against any Of these interests or a
record in contraventior of the rights
of the people TO have their patents furth.
er than The unique protest OF this man
Galvis. which had come in through his
letter of Jan. 90. 1t stated no facts
that could have warranted public Of
ficer to hold up claims except the sus-
picion that there nights have been in
weighed"
did you retire voluntarily from the
Office of commissioner of the land Of
fice?" asked Mr.. Vertrees.
Most delightfully."- voluntarily" re-
piled Mr.. Ballinger. Then he read O
letter lin which President Roosevelt
in which the President spoke of his
admirable work" and of his "alto-
gether too short service" and his pat
Continued on Page Ten.)
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Who Denies Accuser CLAWS Charges and Bitter.
" Arraigns Critics. .Asserts That Record Is
Clean and That Conduct in Cunningham Coal
Land Cases Was Legal and Honest.

those same claims today, with the
same records before me, I would say
they were entitled to be clear listed"
The secretary denied CLAWS statement
that he had informed him (Ballinger)
that the Love report on which the Cum
bingham clear listing" was based, was
unreliable, because it was likely to have
been Influenced by Loves candidacy for
United States marshal in Alaska. Mr..
Ballinger said those claims have been I'M
der investigation ever since, and under
CLAWS up to the time of his dismissal
last summer. Did you ever interfere
with CLAWS Investigations into these
claims?" asked Mr. Vertrees.
Not in the slightest degree at any
time" replied Mr.. Balinger. CLAWS
was never hampered, but was pampered
all the way through
Ballinger was questioned as to his diff
ferences with Secretary Garfield in 1902
about coal lands. The witness explained
that he had favored the sale system as
opposed to leasing system. He said Mr.
Garfield disapprovedl of his report, but
subsequently President Roosevelt called
him TO the White House and asked him
to explain what his differences with Gar
field We're. AS n result of that interview
he had written a letter to the President
embodying his views. When he saw the
President subsequently the latter said to
him: Il have embodied your recommended
ton in my annual message, but l guess
| when Garfield and Pinchot see it they
will go through the roof. But / guess
the roof is strong enough to hold EN-"
| AT the afternoon session Mr.. Vertrees
| questioned Secretary Ballinger regard
ling his appearance before the House
committee on public lands on March 4,
| 1908. in advocacy of the Gale bill provid-
| ing for the selling of coal lands. Mr..
Ballinger contradicted Former Secretary
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-30
STREET CAR STRIKE.
Columbus Motormen and Conductors
Quit Their Jobs.

Columbus. April 29.-Motormen and
conductors of the Columbus Street Car
Co, who have joined the recently form
ed union went on q strike at A. NJ.
today, because. they allege, the COM
pany refused to reinstate u few men
who were discharged during the threat
ened strike two weeks ago. when the
men were given an increase in wages.
The cars are running on several of
the lines, but the service is badly Grip
pled Wires have been cut in several
sections of the city but no violence to
persons has been reported.
No strikebreakers have been brought
into the city as far as known. The
number of men on strike is estimated
ut fros,s~-20 st0A 100.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-30
Conditions and General Forecast.

Washington, April 29.-The disturb
ance that was over northwest Iowa
Thursday night has moved to eastern
Wisconsin with increased intensity and
there have been rains in the middle
Atlantic states The disturbance over
Wisconsin will continue eastward at
tended by showers Saturday from the
Lake region eastward, probably con-
tinuing Sunday in northern New Eng
land. 1t will be warmer Saturday in
the Atlantic states. followed by falling
temperatures Sunday over the North
ern districts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-30
ONSOLIDATlON ANNOUNCED
Of Eastern and Western Divisions Of
Boston & Maine Railroad.

Boston, April pa consolidation OF
the Eastern and Western divisions OF
the Boston & Maine Railroad with the
going into effect of the summer time
table in June, was announced today by
President Tuttle.
Ever since the Boston & Maine Rail
road acquired the old Eastern Railroad
the two systems have been operated in
two divisions. although, as President
Tuttle states today, they parallel and
intersect.
Plans for the consolidation have not
yet been fully perfected, but Supt. Will
liam Merritt, now in charge of the
Western division, will be in charge OF
the new system
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-30
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

Daniel w. Moulton of Bath died
Thursday aged / years. He was porn at
Phillips and for several years was d
carpenter in Massachusetts. He was
member of the G.. A. r. Two sons,
Harry w. Moulton of Bath and Will
liam of Michigan. survive.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-30
THE WEATHER.
SHOWERS-WARMER.

Washington. April 29.-Forecast for
New England: Showers and warmer
Saturday; Sunday partly cloudy in
south; showers in north portion, cooler
in west portion; moderate To brisk
south to southwest winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-30

Secretary Ballinger took the stand
soon after the inquiry began and his at
torney, Mr.. Vertrees, at once launched
into the direct examination of the cabi-
net officer
Mr.. Ballinger reccunted the story OF
his career up to the time he became
commissioner general of the land Office
on the earnest solicitation of President
Roosevelt, Secretary Garfield and Sen2-
| tor Piles.
Mr.. Fcrtrees asked the witness wheth-
err his relations with Garfield were
friendly.
Friendly but never intimate. | knew
Mr.. Garfield in college"
Mr.. Vertrees asked Mr.. Ballnger
whether he knew any of the Cunning
ham Alaska coal claimants at the time
he became commissioner. He said he
was not aware he knew any of them at
that time. but had since discovered that
he knew about six of them, whom he
named.
II had no interest in Alaskan or any
other lands whatsoever. either directly
or Indirectly" rctorted Mr.. Ballinger
| emphatically.
What professional relations did you
or your law firm have at that time
with Alaska?'
II don't recall that we represented
any, with the poss IDLE exception of Wat
son Allen. lumberman, who had some
interest in Nome, in placer gold digging. -
THAT was all.
Now wait. | want to qualify that
statement. 1 did represent the Uioneer
Mining Co., which I organized in 1904
or 1905. It's interests were in and about
| Nome and it was composed largely OF
| Scantlinavians."
| Mr.. Ballinger then described how lie
| cleaned up" the land Office. Mr.. Bal
| linger said he first met l.. r. Claws in
| san Francisco in the summer of 1907
At that time he said nothing had been
said about coal lands. but that ella =
Wis mad asked him to secure his trans
| fer to Portland when he returned 10
| Washington.
Mr.. vertrees asked Mr.. Rallinger
| about a conference he had with Gla-
Wis in December. 1907. He referred Bal
| linger to CLAWS testimony before the
committee that they had talked about
several specific groups of Alaska coal
claims.
That's wilful and deliberate lie, \
| exclaimed Mr.. Ballinger. He said they
had discussed the situation in gener-
| al but that he knew nothing about
| any groups.
| Mr.. Vertrees called the witness ar
tention to the matter of clear listing
tho Cunningham entries by his order
as commissioner in January. 1908.
Mr.. Ballinger said he and Chief of
| Field division Schwartz mad gone
| over the report on the claims OF Lovd
made on Aug. 2, 1907, and decided thai
the claims were entitled to patent,
there being no protest in the record.
Il want to say right here" said Mr..
| Ballinger, "that If were passing over
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-30
Boston Forecast.

Boston. April 29-Forecast: Saturday
showers and warmer, Sunday. clear
ing and warmer: moderate south to
southwest winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-30
switchn,en on 8. G. o. Get Raise.

Cincinnati April 29.-Announcement
was made today that switchmen of the
Baltimore & ohio Southwestern Rail-
road are to receive an increase in
wages Of five per cent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-30
SNOW IN NEW YORK.
Ponds Frozen and Vegetation Receives
Severe Setback.

Interakcn. N. Y, April 22.-It was
showing hard here this morning. The
mercury was Gown to 81 degrees above
zero. The ponds froZc last night and
early vegetation received u bad set
back.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-30

Washington, April 29.-Indignantly
denying that he was guilty of any
wrong doing, Richard A. Ballinger, Sec
rotary of the interior, bitterly attacked
his critics while a witness before the
Ballinger Pinchot investigation COM
mittee today and characterized many
of the sworn statements Of his prin-
cipal accuser, l.. B. CLAWS, as "Wilful
and deliberate lies" Led on by his at
torney, Mr. Vertrees, the cabinet Of
ficer answered one by one the indict-
ments of those who would destroy him.
He referred with apparent pride to
Theodore Roosevelts oft-expressed
high estimate of him, particularly the
former Presidents statement when he
was commissioner of the land office,
that he had Secured a $4,000 man for
$4,000"
He defended his conduct in connec-
ton with the Cunningham coal cases
and said emphatically that he would
take the same action today as he did
when at the head Of the land office if
he had the same case before him.
After leaving the land Office, Mr.. Bal
linger said, his only connection with
the Cunningham cases was in bringing
east from Seattle an affidavit by Clar-
ence Cunningham and presenting it to
Secretary Garfield. For this service
he said he received 5000 or $3.50, which
he regarded as travelling expenses. He
said that when he became secretary
of the interior, he refused to pass upon
the claims in any way.
Attorney Vertrees still has to eX-
anime Mr. Ballirger on the subject of
water power sites before turning him
over to Mr.. Brandeis, counsel for
CLAWS, and Mr. Pepper, attorney for
Pinchot, for cross examination. The
secretary's testimony today dealt al
most exclusively with the CLAWS
charges; tomorrow it will embrace his
attitude toward conservation and the
beginning of his controversy with For
ester Pinchot. The Defence" hopes
to conclude by noon tomorrow If this
hope is realized Mr.. Brandeis will have
Mr.. Ballinger in hand all the after
noon.
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1904
No. CIGAR.

~ 0entlepaan.AsS nokN. Now outsslss Al it,
e0DstitOrs. Factory. Manchester. N. II
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1910-08-19
ALEXANDER YOUNG'S
ESTATE INVENTORY

An inventory of the estate of the
late Alexander Young was filed yester-
day by the appraisers, A. A. Young, C.
c. Won Hafm and w. H. Baird. The
property is listed as follows:
The homestead premises at Waikiki
beach, about 10000 square feet, with
residence building and other improve
ments.
Six lots in the Cyclomere Tracts,
Kewalo, aggregating about 1856
square feet, with warehouse building
Ranch property of 1906 acres, with
improvements, at Kalihi Pacific
Heights premises, area $4,000 square
feet. Lot on Alakea street, fifty-seven
foot frontage, area 5344 square feet.
Personal property--Personal effects,
including jewelry, household furniture
and effects in homestead premises.
Seven passenger Packard touring car
Ranch property, including four horses,
1873 pigs, 270 head of poultry.
Stocks, bonds, notes ETC., as follows:
$500 shares Waiakea Mill Company,
$4,000 shares Alexander Young Build
ing Company, Ltd, 1000 shares Ter
ritorial Hotel Co., Ltd, 1880 shares
Hawaiian Hotel Company, Ltd, So
shares Waialua Agricultural Company,
1886 shares McBryde Sugar Company,
Ltd, promissory note of Hawaiian
Hotel Company for $4,000; promis-
sorry notes of the Won Hamm-Young
Company, Ltd, S1OS,71O.96
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1910-08-19
lat THE THEATERS


The return to vaudeville by the
downtown theaters has undoubtedly
had the effect of drawing out larger
houses in the middle of the week than
when there was a feast of pictures
and a mere crumb of Notwithstanding
and song. This was proved last night
All of the play houses We're full most
of the time, al Tough the streets were
dull and it wa, unusually warm. The
difference spoke volumes for vaude
vine, and vaudeville will perhaps be
the card for the future.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1910-08-19
THE PARK TONIGHT.

There is another storm of new tai
ent and new features at the Park
theater. Richard T. Stress, "the
worlds greatest cornetist," appeared
for the first time last night and made
great hit. He is without doubt the
best in his line ever appearing here.
Other new artists were Miss Alma
Lyndon, a serio-comic singer of great
powers; Connie Marina, Australia s
greatest comedian; Banvard and
Franklin, a splendid acrobatic team
from the Antipodes, and Miss Ethel
May, the vocalist who is already well
known here. All of these entertainers
will appear this evening.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1910-08-19
AT THE EMPIRE

Eva Alva is Just now putting on an
Oriental dance at the Empire theater
which experts pronounce the best ever
seen here. She will repeat it tonight
and tomorrow night. Manager Over
end has adopted some new names for
his other artists and makes the follow.
ing announcement: Billy Slivers will
appear in his inimitable comic sketch
es, assisted by the California Rose
buds, the petite singers and dancers
The Great Lillian will also appear
in the Dance of the Midnight Sun.
The pictures program will include the
following numbers: THE Leather In
dustry" an Industrial film; THE
Major Flower" The Japanese Place
Boy" and Civil War"
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1910-08-19
TIsDALE AT NOVELTY.

Tisdale, the famous colored tenor,
made his initial bow before the audi.
ence at the Novelty theater last even,
ing and scored a complete success
He will be heard again this evening
and tomorrow night. Wise and Milton
will also reappear in the program
The feature film tonight will be a
rich comedy entitled "Granny's Birth
day" This film is 653 feet long and
was only released in February of this
year. 1t is entirely new here.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1910-08-19
Fine Job Printing, Star Office.

Kau, for term of Is years from June
18th, 1911, at upset rental of 5000 per
annum.
Applicant-C. BREWER & CO.,
LTD.
General lease of land of Makaka,
Kau, for term of Is years from DC
tober 1st, 1911, at upset rental of
$3.50 90 per annum.
Applicant-C. BREWER & CO.,
LTD.
(Signed) ]. f. BROWN,
Secretary of Board of Public Lands.
June 21st, 1910.
9ts-June "a, July 1, 8, Is, %, 29,
Aug. 8, ~, 10.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1910-08-19
The Yokohama Specie Bank
LIMITED.

Capital (Paid Up). ....Yen 24.CSO,OOO
Reserve Fund. ........Y Yen 16,250,000
HEAD OFFICE, YOKOHAMA.
The bank buys ana receives Tor
collection bills of exchange, issues
Drafts and Letters of Credit, and
transacts a general banking business.
The Bank receives Local Deposits
and Head Office Deposits for fixed Pc
RODS.
Local Deposits $25 and upwards for
one year at rate of 40 per annum.
Head Office Deposits Yen 25 and
upwards for one-hSlf year, one year,
two years or three years at rate Of
41s% per annum.
Particulars to be obtained on ap-
Dlication.
Honolulu Office-Corner Merchant
Gnd Bethel streets. P. o. Box 16S
YU AKAT, Manager.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1910-08-19
WAR DEPARTMENT RULING.

WASHINGTON August 6-The War
Department has ruled that an army
officer can not be disciplined for his
acts as a cadet of the Military Aca-
deny at West Point. A recent gradu-
ate at the academy committed a Sc
got his commission before it was dis.
covered. The war department holds
it is now too late to try him.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1910-08-19
AMERICAN WOMAN HELD
UP IN SWITZERLAND

SAINT NORTH, August 19.-Mrs.
Daniel Bacon, of New York city, who
is touring Switzerland with her sister
Lady Gilbert Parker, wife of the
novelist and member of parliament,
was held up by bandits yesterday and
robbed of $4,000 wroth of jewelry.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1910-08-19
ITALIAN RULERS DISPLAY
ANXIETY OVER CHOLERA

TURIN, August liking Victor
Emmanuel III, and Queen Helene are
displaying great anxiety over the out
break of cholera in this part of Italy,
and it is probable they will visit the
stricken district. Forty-four have died
of cholera, according to the latest re-
norris
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1910-08-19
THE RETURNS INDICATE
NOMINATION OF WORKS

SAN FRANCISCO, August 1S.-Ana.
lysis of the returns from the primary
elections show that the insurgent Re.
publicans have nominated a sufficient
number of their candidates to control
the legislature, if they are finally
elected. This tends to assure the cleo
ton of Judge Works as United States
senator.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1910-08-19
BARONESS VAUGHN GETS
SUCCESSOR TO LEOPOLD

PARIS, August 19-Baroness Vaughn,
who claimed to be the morganatic wife
of the late King Leopold of Belgium,
was married here yesterday to Emma
nuel Dutrieux, a retired merchant of
this city.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1910-08-19
A TIME SAVER.

Keep Chamberlain Pain Balm on
hand. 1t is an antiseptic liniment and
causes wounds to heal in less time
than Ly any other treatment. For sale
by all dealers. Benson, Smith & Co.,
agents for Hawaii.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1910-08-19
MAY BE GIVEN BALLINGER'S
PLACE

WASHINGTON, August ia re-
port comes from Columbus tonight
that President w. o. Thompson of
the Ohio University, identified as a
conservationist, has been approached
about accepting the Interior portfolio.