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Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-10-15
TURTLE MEETS OLD FR1ENn
Grasps Toe of Man Who Carved
1883" on His Shell.

Although a large turtle and Hilla,s
Throckmorton of Upper Montclair haa
not seen each other for twenty-txo
years, the turtle, when it met Nh
Throckmorton recognized him and
showed its affection.In the meanwhile
Mr.. Throckmorton had grown from
BOY to a man. The turtle had increas.
in size from a small-siZed turtlette n
a twenty pound candidate for the souu
pot.
When Throckmorton was a boy ha
he caught the turtle and cut his init.
ials and the date, ,lSSS, in the shell. The
turtle showed a great fondness for
him even then, but one day, tired Of
being cooped up, it made its escape.
Throckmorton looked for it, and.
failing to find it, gave up the hunt.
Yesterday he went in bathing Thous.
in Green Pond since the turtle was
caught and branded, but it was the
first swim Throckmorton had had IN
the pond in twenty-five years.
He was swimming about yesterday
when he felt something grasp his toe
and throw a pair of legs around the
calf of his leg. He yelped for help
and made for the shore, swimming
the best he could with his one free
leg When he got to the shore camp
ers came to his ai6
The turtle had taken firm hold on
his leg. AS Herbert Crutchley and
Andrew Tieman. fellow campers. with
poker and a cold chisil, worked to
get it's jaws open Throckmorton looked
at the back of the reptile. There cut
in the shell was H. T.: 1885,"
Tears came into the eyes of Throck-
morton as he thought of the affection
of the creature and of how it had rec
osnized as the friend and playmate
of the wears ago. He spoke to it, tell
ing it to let go,and about the same
time its jaws were pried apart by one
of the pair with the cold chisel.
Think of it! 1t knows me after all
these years." said Throckmoton. 1T
came to me as soon as I went into the
water" and he petted it affectionate-
ly with the cold chisil until he nearly
cracked it's shell at his joy in having
recovered the long-lost pet of his boy
hood.
The turtle has been placed in a crate
and will find it's way to the camp cook
ing kettle unless it's great show Of af.
fection wins pardon for it.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-10-15

could not be borrowed or appropriated
college spirit is unique and should Ill
in place. Record, showed the Colby
spirit fitted, proven by her strides IN
the past four years. Following Mr.
Crawford Coach McDevitt and Geo.
Gould 'OS, sang several songs. only al
lowed to retire after singing four
duets
The next speaker was one of the
Colby faculty, Prof. Hedman who
spoke briefly on athletics. At first
the only colleges in the State who put
out college teams were Bowdoin and
Colby and later the other two Maine
Colleges came into line. Colby record
in these two years was very favorable
indeed, winning more than her share
of the championship banners.
Other speakers of the evening were
Coach Harry D. McDevitt of the foot
ball team. and Captain Rogers. The
last speaker of the evening was En-
cry C. Gibbs of the class Of 'SS. At
ter the speaking refreshments were
served and the time given up to greet
ing the old graduates.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-10-15
COLBY DAY.
Songs, Cheers and Speeches Figure in
Enthusiastic Celebration.

Waterville. Me, Oct 14.-(SpeciaD.-
most fitting manner in the old gymna-
SUM last evening. Never did songs,
cheers and speeches ring truer, never
was Colby spirit more spontaneous
and exuberant. Every one of the 400
faces present beamed with gratitude,
loyalty and love for this college.
After a selection by the orchestra,
President Roberts raped for order
and gave the welcoming address,
which brought every man cheering to
his feet He said in part:
We are gathered tonight in larger
force than ever before but better than
the numbers is the new spirit of the
college: the air seems fairly charged
with it so that all must feel and be
influenced by it. Before he introduced
the first speaker he said the Glee Club
had something to say. The club sang
the Colby song, a lively parody on
Put on Your Old Gray Bonnet.
Pres Roberts introduced Hon. Asher
C.. Kinds of the Glass of SO. Mr.. Kinds
said in part:
1t is great pleasure for me to
,, he with you tonight. / am glad tC
| be here tonight as a son of the Col
| lege to address other sons of the Col
lege.
He spoke of his past campaign and
said that running as he had for sucf
an Office no man could look to him
self, but must rely upon the FRIEND
for his success and support.
| OF the men who were on his nom.
| inatior committee four had been ir
the past his classmates in College
The friendship made in College 2!
years ago still found true when need
ed.
He ended in emphasizing the i'm
portance of College training to goot
citizenship.
After a selection by the orchestra
President Robert introduced Mr.. w
c. Crawford of the class of 'S3, who
spoke along encouraging lines, show
ing how the influence of Pres. Roberts
was spreading the influence of Col.
lege.
He then directly addressed the stu
dents to show how the colors of the
sunset had not faded but saw before
him the rich brown of the Senior seer
the yellow of the improving Junior
the brilliant red of the Sophomore
and the spotless white of the Fresh
men, puning further on his class
mates and College-inates who Wer
present.
He told of the great changes in tn
college since his day not only in tn
faculty but in the college BUILDING
and living quarters of the students
and the unprecedented prosperity of tn
college since Arthur jeremiah Robert
became its president.
Brick, bells. and books do not max
a college, but men, and such COBB
had. He said he had heard much o
college spirit; it was something tina
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-10-15

The festival of empire" postponed
until 1911 on account of the death of
King Edward, promises to be second
in Importance only to the coronation
of King George. A great deal of pains
will be taken to provide a welcome
for visitors from Overseas domin-
ions,' and the grounds of the Crystal
palace will contain buildings that are
reproductions, in two-thirds size, of
the Parliament building or the seat of
government in the self-governing do
minions. Around the grounds will
run railway, which will pass through
reproductions of the various countries
forming the kings realm in it's l 1-2
mile course. The arts and industries
and country life will be the subjects of
extensive exhibits. and there will be
all kinds of outdoor entertainment,
which the British fancy can conceive
or borrow, among them being carnivals
military tatoos, battles of flowers, dem
onstratinns of aviation and theatrical
and musical entertainments
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-10-15
$4,000 Industrial Y. M.
c. A. Building at Greenville.

The State Young Mems Christian
Association Of which J. G. Smith of
this city is chairman. which succeed
ed in erecting a handsome railroad
Y. NJ. c. A. building in this city, has
not been inactive during the past
months and now announce that a
building similar to the one in this
city, will be erected at Greenville
Junction 1t will be known as the
Industrial Y. M. C. "A. building and
is for the comfort and convenience OF
railroad men and lumbermen. The
Hollingsworth & Whitney Co. OF
Winslow, Gardiner and Madison are
the chief financiers. although the Ban
gor & Aroostook Railroad and the
citizens of Greenville Junction nave
contributed literally coward the
cause.
The new building will cost in the
vicinity of $250O0 and will be con-
structed on practically the same lines
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-10-15

inent in athletics at college and was
a member of the championship foot
ball team in 1909, playing at the posi-
ton of end. He made many friends
while here, all of whom are showering
congratulations on the young couple
now that they are aware of the mar
riage The couple kept their inten-
tions very quiet and no one with the
exception of the immediate relatives
knew of the wedding. Mr.. kimball
has fine position with the Boston
firm of Harold L. Bond Co.. con-
tractors supplies.
Mr.. and Mrs. Kimball are at present
visiting at the home Of the brides
parents on Spruce street, after which
they will go to Roxbury where they
will reside at 20 Wambeck street.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-10-15

as the building now under construc-
ton in this city. The foundation will
be started Immediately and the
superstructure will begin in the
spring. The bids will be asked for
shortly. The money has all been
guaranteed and the promoters will
start work at once.
Greenville Junction at present is
quite a railroad center and within the
past few years has grown rapidly,
Such movement has been under
consideration for some time and
when the members Of the Y. M. c. A.
found that the citizens were inter-
ested they went to work. The Holl-
ingswOrth & Whitney Co., for the
benefit of the many men. which are
sent into the woods every year. were
willing to assist in the matter and
their contribution aided to no little ex-
tent.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-10-15
KimbalI. RunneIIs.

A marriage, which took place
Wednesday, Oct II. in Nashua, N. H.
has just come to light and was indeed
a surprise to the many friends in this
city. The contracting parties were
Harold w. Kimban of Boston and
Miss Ethel A. Runnels of this city.
The ceremony was performed by Rev.
]. Bruce Gilman, pastor of the First
Baptist church of that city.
The bride is the daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Howard Runnels of this
city. She attended the public schools.
was graduated from the High school
in the class of 1908, and is one of the
most popular young ladies of the city.
The groom is the son of ]. w. KIM
ball of Bangor and was graduated
from Colby in 1909. He was prom
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-10-15
RAILROAD RATES.
Investigation Continues
by !. c. Con Commission
President Brown Of New York
Central on Stand.
Testimony for Railroad Is Prac-
tleaIIv Completed,

Washington, Oct. 4-President w
c. Brown of the New York Central
lines was on the witness stand
throughout the day in the fnvestiga-
ton being conducted by the Interstate
Commerce Commission into the pro-
posed advance in freight rates in the
eastern trunk line territory.
On the conclusion of President
Browns testimony before adjourn
ment this evening. the case of the rail-
roads practically was completed. al
though j. c. Stewart, vice president
in charge of the operations of the
operations of the Erie Railroad is yet
to be heard.
Under the law it is incumbent upon
the railroads to make a prima facia
case of the reasonableness of any pro-
posed general advance in rates consid-
cred by the commission. Through the
testimony of President James Nc
Crea of the Pennsylvania system.
President Daniel Willard of the Belti-
more & Ohio. and President w. C.
Brown Of the New York Central lines,
coupled with the exhibits of statistics
and statements of operating officials,
heretofore submitted in evidence. the
railroad officials expressed confidence
that they have established their case.
President Browns testimony today
frankly set fort the industrial and fl
nancial operations of the lines under
his direction. He was cross examined
at great length. particularly as to the
financial operations of the roads, and
adhered closely to his view that they
were entitled to fair return upon the
investments in the properties-a re-
turn that would enable them to meet
the extraordinary expenditures to
which they had been subject in addi
ton to maintenance of their divi-
dend charges.
The presidents of the three great
American railway systems maintain
that it is not only the ambition of the
railway officials. but the desire of the
American travelling and shipping pub
lie that the railways of the United
States should continue to be the best
in the world. In order to maintain this
admitted prestige for America, it is
the opinion of President Brown as ex-
pressed at the hearing that the freight
income of the roads should be great
er than it is at present. He pointed
out that the, development of great
railway systems is not merely a mat
ter of national pride or personal am
bition, but a pressing necessity upon
the country as part of it's industrial
and financial progress.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-10-15
Recent graduates of the Welsh

Recent graduates of the Welsh uni
versities include young woman who
was a domestic servant for some years
and young man who was collier.
The girl attended small school in
Carmarthenshire and after the inter-
ruption caused by the domestic service
she went to the university college at
Bangor. She took the degree of A. B.
The collier passed the examination for
entrance to the Cardiff university col
lege by his own studies while at work
and winning scholarship was able
to study engineering for four years,
being graduated with the decree of B.
Sc. He has become an instructor in
mining and surveying at Chinese
college in Tien-tsin.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-10-15
DEMON SHIPS.
One Ghost Vessel, But Real Ships
Sometimes Go Crazy.

There is an old Cornish legend of n
phantom ship which is seen in or off
Porthcurno harbor. and which, unlike
most ghosts. has terrifying habit of
pursuing any vessel which it sights.
If 1t catches its victim there is a COLI
sion, but no roar of inrushing water. At
the moment Of contact the ghost ship
vanishes into thin air. and the puzzled
crew of the other vessel rub their eyes in
terrified amazement.
To anyone who knows the legend the
vessel Is. however. doomed. Before the
next New Year day she will be sunk in
collision with another vessel. or a rock.
One wonders whether the original of
this phantom at all resembled that nota-
ble and appropriately named yacht, Sa-
powerful cutter which originally be-
wards to Sir Maurice Fitzgerald
satanita was always hard-weather
heavier than she liked. she would be
seized with what seemed more like de-
moniacal possession than anything else,
ana. even with four men hanging on her
and rush right up into the wind.
she was the cause Of several serious
accidents. the worst Of which happened
at the Mudhook clubs regatta in 1894
most perfect fashion. when suddenly
and without the slightest warning, she
flung all control. and. just as a race
horse will sometimes Savage" an oppo-
nent. she dashed in a mad fury at Val
kyrie II and sank her like stone Well
was Satanita called the demon" yacht.
But it Is not only sailing ships that act
at times IN strange and mnaccountable
fashion. About five years ago the Brit
ish warships Pique. Mutine, Rosario and
Britomart entered Kiu-Kiang harbor and
dropped anchor in single file Presently
steamer which had been discharging
her cargo. unanchored and began to
steam out.
She was just abreast of the warships
when she suddenly made straight for
the Pique: The warship's officers and
men saw the man at the steamers wheel
doing all he knew to keep her off but
she ifatly refused to answer her helm
and came crashing into the Pique, smash
ing her boats and davits.
AFTER clearing her, she went for the
Mutine: but luckily. did not strike her
full. However. she carried Mutine's
bowsprit clear away Not vet satisfied.
she made rush at the Rosario, but by
superhuman efforts on both ships the
mad steamer was prevented from doing
more than Craze the third warship
something Of the same kind was seen
IN the Thames few years ago when
the British steamship Poplar, turning to
enter dock, was struck, and cut down to
the water line by the French vessel Cor
olileras- She at once began to fill. and
the captain ordered full speed ahead For
the purpose of Bleaching her.
instead Of making for the beach, the
Poplar made sudden rush in a great
circle out into the river, smashing into
everything she came across. Then, as if
filled with spirit Of revenge. She made
for the vessel which had so terribly
damaged her.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-10-15
THREE ACTIONS.
CONTINUED from Page One.)


New York, Oct. 14.-Customs officials
were actively engaged today in exam
ming works Of art displayed in the
galleries of the Duveen Brothers, arr
dealers and antiquarians, two MEM
bers of which firm. Henry ]. Duveen
and Benjamin ]. Duveen, were arrest
ed Yesterday on a charge of defraud-
ing the government out of customs
duties which District Attorney Wise
said would amount to many thou
sands Of dollars by means of underval-
nations OF more than 100000.
The United States government has
warrants out for the remaining men,
bcrs of the firm who have art galleries
in the leading capitals of Europe. The
millions of dollars worth of paintings
and art works have been sold to mil
liOnaire art patrons in this country
and it was suggested today that the
customs officials may invade these art
collections and temporarily hold the
masterpieces pending adjudication of
the alleged frauds.
District Attorney Wise said he be-
haved that the fraudulent valuations
mad been carried on Systematically for
years. Benjamin ]. Duveen, who was
arrested at the Fifth avenue art gal
lery yesterday and Henry J. Duveen,
VINO was arrested aboard the Cunard-
er Lusitana, last night. are expected
TO make a statement today. The two
Duveers are now out on heavy bail
Counsel for the Duveens, it is ex-
An examination of 80 pieces of lug
gage, brought in by Henry Duveer
last night is being held by the Gus
toms inspectors today.
pacted, will seek a reduction in bal
for their clients. Henry Duveen is helC
under $4,000 bail and Benjamin Du-
veen was held in $4,000 bail, which
was promptly furnished in both in
stances Seldom has such large bal
beer required in a federal court as ir
these cases.
Walter j. Stern of counsel for tht
Duveens, today characterized the ac
ton against his clients as "outrag
eOus.''
IAN cf the members of Duveer
Brothers are British subjects sale
Stern. THE British government has 4
habit Of looking after the rights OF
the Kings subjects in other countries
The Duveens believe they have the
right to put such value on individual
tion against his clients. as ''out.
rageous."
Solicitor Andrews of the customs
service, said today:
"T'here will be three actions brought
against Duveen Brothers-one. g
criminal proceeding. alleging conspi
racy to defraud the government; and
two civil actions-one for the forfeit
ure of goods for differentiation; an'
one to recover duties and penalties or
such things that have gone out of tlfeil
possession as may be found to be un-
der valued according to the entries"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-10-15
PROFESSIONAL SHOPPERS.
A Calling in Which Clever Women
Make Money.

"A great deal has been said about the
professional shopper" said a woman
who follows this calling. but not every
one knows what professional shopper
really is.
Il took up the profession myself simply
because I found others could do well BY
worked up from two years clerking In
dry goods store to the duty of seeing whaI
our rivals in business were doing. Tne
work gave me experience. l had the nar
ural instincts of good buyer and bargain
hunter and I wanted to increase my
earnings.
I'm professional shopping l simply ex.
ecute commissions, largely from out o.
town correspondents. Two years ago I
bought secondhand typewriter, wnlcn
! write on mvself and which gives y
patrons an easy letter to read all o.
which counts. BY appointment ! Will e
shopping with customers, help them IN
their selection and not charge them any
thing for this service.
II am qualified at all times to furnpn
my correspondence to those out of toxh
the latest facts and fashions. I can pul.
chase materials at a great saving ~
times owing to my dealings with wnolf
safe houses and even with the manilsr
turers. | will in, all cases furnish
names of the dealers where | buy, II
sired. but with the understanding W.
the dealers that anv purchase from
patrons will be credited to my accounL
From private customers my clenles
mas now grown to include dressmakns
all over the country and l am now "
creasfng my patronage by doing the ply
ing twice year for small dry gooas
shops In small cities.
In order to reach the customers w
must advertise. word my ADVERSE,
ments something like this: Registeres
shopper in all lines for men. women ans
Children. Shops with and for patron,
NO charge. Correspondence solcI.e1
adding of course. name and address.
give my bank as reference.
II will also superintend cleaning mo
terial and dyeing 1t. Ii.
Il had to have assistance as my ous.
ness grew. but fortunately I had ~ -.
teen year old sister who has taken 70 wv
business.
You will ask now how make ny ny
money out of this. j never charge ~ -.
thing outside my beaten lines. 1t Is ~ III
retailer. wholesale merchant or mahIi u
facturer who pays my salary. TINS Isoes =
done by allowing me certain percen.aJiSSee
on all the customers I bring. ! reee go
from to 20 per cent. As can recenss
large percentage with the manuIaIc,so's
| 60 direct to him whenever possinle ane
J. While sometime. ! make ,;s.,ons y ~ the the
day may take in so In commlssl0hlh nave
next. Upon several occasions ! nad M
been pressed by wholesale jobDers. @ as
manufacturers to 20 out on the Ioa~ as~o,,M
travelling saleswoman. at whicn So "
IN time If successful make as nlsn N
7,OC0 a year.: but ! am comfortaDy rro-
uated and will probably remain. TO- : 70
fessional shopper for some t'i''
come. New York Sun.
80
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-10-15

A party consisting of Misses Katie
Nellie and Julia Leahy, Miss Kelley
and Miss Cora Murray and Messrs
MARSHALL Hayes Thomas Kelleher, Ed
ward Mclaughlin. Percy Neville and
William O'Donnell enjoyed an automo-
bile trip Thursday night to Mulligan's
Inn. where they were served an excel
lent roast chicken supper
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-10-15

The railroad commissioners, who are
on their annual tour of inspection, were
in this city Friday afternoon for a
short time. They came from Bangor
on a special train and went to Show
Eegan.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-10-15

Mrs. Sadie Davis, who has been
visiting her father, Sumner Rowe, on
High street, returned Friday to her
home in Allston, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-10-15

A man badly intoxicated and evil
IDENTIFY making his way to lumber
camp on the Somerset Railroad did
not make the trip with the others in
the crew but landed in the police sta
ton in this city. He was in such
a condition that he was unable to
board the train and Officer John
Donnelly escorted him to the station
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-10-15

Homer c. Proctor and George Colby,
both prominent citizens, who have
been on the sick list for several weeks
are now able to be out.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-10-15

A large automatic steam drill, which
has been working for the past week
at the farm of John Vigue in this
city, was shipped Friday to Calais.
The machine created no end of in
terest as it passed through the streets
to the freight station.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-10-15

Coburn will take her strongest foot
ball aggregation when she goes to
Kent's Hill today and they expect
to give the seminary boys the battle
of their lives. The game should be
one of the best school games of the
season as the Coburn team has devel-
oped wonderfully during the past two
weeks
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-10-15

Mr.. and Mrs. Felix j. Lacombe, who
have been in Boston on their wedding
trip have returned home and will re-
side in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-10-15

The Waterville High football team
will go to Bangor this morning for a
return game with the High school
team of that city. The local boys be-
lieve they can win and will go over
with this Intention. A large number
of the student body are planning to
accompany the team.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-10-15

Harry Tupper, motorman on the L.,
A. & w. Street railway, is enjoying a
short rest from his duties. He will go
to Bingham on a hunting trip.