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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-11
1.-THE DRUM M Frs"
Commercial Travellers Elect Officers a,
Springfield.

Springfield. Mass, June l0.-The sec
ond days session OF the convention of
the New England Association of Unit
ed Commercial Travellers of America,
held in this city was devoted today to
the election Of officers and reading of
reports. The following officers were
elected: Grand councillor. j. H. Worth
ington of Pawtucket r. l.: grand jun
Tor councillor. B. +. Andrews of Port
land, Me-; grand page, F. B. ellison OF
st. Johnsbury, VT; grand sentinel. j.
Lawrence Buell. of Springfield: grand
secretary, w. II. Nicholas of Provi-
dence: grand treasurer. Edwin e. Fish
of Boston.
The place for the next convention
was left in the hands Of the executive
committee for decision.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-11
cANNON'S REELECTION
To Seat In Congress Is Practically
Conceded In His District.

Washington. June 10.-Speaker Cannon
will enter the congressional campaign
this fall and defy his political enemies
from the stump in various parts of the
country. The Speaker said today that
he had not yet decided just how gener'
ally he would go into the national cam
pagn. but that he would make some
speeches in different parts Of the coun-
try
Mr.. Cannon said that he expected to
return to Danville soon after Congress
adjourned and make some speeches in his
district. No opposition to the Speaker S
denomination from the Danvlle district
has been disclosed and his reelection to
his seat in Congress is practically con-
coded. it is said
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-11
TARGET PRACTICE RECORD.
Gun Crews of 115th Co. Coast Artillery
Make It at Rosecrans.

San Diego, Calf, June 1O-That is
believed to be record at target prac-
tice with 10-inch disappearing rifles
was made yesterday at Fort Rose
Grams, when the gun crews of the 115th
Company of Coast Artillery secured
one hit out of four shots at a range of
10000 yards on a target 60 by 80 feet
towed at the rate of six miles an hour
The time of firing the four shots, .
minutes and SO seconds, was consider
ed exceptionally good Although there
was only a single hit, the efficiency is
technically placed at IS per cent. be-
cause of the fact that the range was
so long.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-11
DIRECT PRIMARY LEAGUE
Expect to Have Views Embodied in
Republican Platform.

Portland. Me, June 10.-The Direc
Primary League of Maine is to make {
fight if a contest is necessary, to have
the party platform include an emphatic
approval of the movement for the di.
rect primary in Maine at the Republi.
can State convention to be held in Au-
gusta City hall. June 30. a good dea
of opposition is anticipated among Re
publicans to the change advocated by
the league, but those in favor of the
direct primary feel that they have the
advantage of superior organization
which has been completed to promote
the interests of the movement.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-11

that Coeman's net profits during the
two months he traded with the firm We're
but $3.50.
An official of New York bank con-
tradicted Miss HightoWer's testimony
that she had $4,000 on deposit in that insti-
tuition, saying that while She had had
S2175 there, her account at present
amounted to less than $780,
Two witnesses said that they had heard
Coleman say that Keliher did not know
that the money Coleman had given him
was stolen from the bank.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-11
In2SeOdtf
in the will.

Andover. Mass, June 10.-Mrs Mary
s. Cutler, who claims portion of the
estate of Isaac C. Wyman of Salem. is
the daughter of the late John Nourse,
who was a half brother of Mr.. Wyman.
She has two sons, Granville X. Cutler
of Andover. and Nathaniel A. Cutler,
principal of the High school in Nor
wood, Mass. She makes her home now
in New York City, but is staying at
present with her son in Norwood. For
many years she resided in Andover.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-11
Thomas McNamara.

The death of Thomas Mcnamara oc-
Cured in the hospital here Thursday
heart. Mr.. Mcnamara was born in coun-
~ Claire, ireland. in May, 1899, and he
came to this country in the late sos. H.
enlisted in Co. =, LIST Bat. L. S. Inf, at
Chicago, Sept. 10. 1861. and was mustered
out at Atlanta. Ga. Sept. 10. 1864. He
was admitted to the Home from New
York City May 28, 1901
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-11
EAST WINTHROP.

Merle Beverage Of Oakland passed a
few days at NJ. r. HeWett's the past
week.
Harry Cushman has gone to Weld
for few days.
Mrs. l.. NJ. Greene and Mrs. w. l.
Mace passed Friday with Mrs. DICK al
Gardiner.
Harry Glidden visited his parents al
Whitefield the first of the week,
F.. NJ. Rowe has sold his place on the
North side of the street.
Henry Whittier of Readfield IS PANT
ing Mrs. Hunts house
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-11
CAPITAL JOTTiNGS.

Although technically the case is still
before the navy department for review,
1t is understood that Commander Frank
II. Hill has been acquitted by the court
of inquiry which investigated the charge
that he brought the Marietta into Kit
terry, Me. navy yard from the tropics in
bad condition.
The Canadian government has indicated
to the secretary of state it's desire to
take up as early as possible the subject
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-11
WITHIN TWO WEEKS.
Predictions That Congress May Al
journ by June rs.

Washington, June 10.-That Con-
gress might adjourn within the next
two weeks was the opinion of many
members on both sides of the House
TODAY, upon the report that the con-
forces on the railroad bill were dill
gently working towards possible ear
ly agreement, and the further lntor
nation that the postal savings bank
bill was not going to cause any lengthy
disagreement between the two houses.
Predictions were made that adjourn
ment would come by Saturday, June 20.
Other predictions were that it would
not be later than July in any event.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-11
Charles D. Lyons.

Charles d. Lyons died in the hospital
here Thursday night. the cause being
chronic interstitial nephritis. Mr.. Lyons
was born in Franklin, N. Y, G5 years
ago and lived there about % years and
later he lived in Easthampton, Mass He
enlisted in Co. II. LIST N. Y. l.. A. Dec.
%. 1863. and served until the close of war.
He was admitted to the Home July H.
1909. sister. Mrs. Emma J. Costlow of
Washington, ID. c., survives
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-11
Big Fire in Seattle, Wash.

Seattle, Wn., June 10.-A fire broke out
tonight at First and Battery streets, in
quarter composed of large wooden
buildings. A strong wind from the sound
carried firebrands for blocks A general
alarm called all fire companies to the
scene.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-11

Have you secured one of those pra,
teal coin purses c. II. Beane gys
away with each purchase of SOC q,
over, if you ask for the purse. Coo
weather to make home cheerful eve
when it rains on Sunday; a supply
Saturday zoe, 25c., and &c, or Appel
highest grade chocolates, help ia
over to another day of sunshine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-11
s1st CONGRESS.
fconttnued From Page One.)

D., . vote If as TO Il the House again
refused to appropriate money io' ''
Speakers automobile Scout vi N"'''A''
chairman Of the committee on asfic"i-
ture. voted with the insurgents ana DEM
ocrats against the appropriations
The report was then sent back to the
confarees with instructions to insist that
the Senate withdraw its amendment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-11

Religious services at the Home chapel
Sunday morning will be held as follows
Mass and sermon by Rev. FIR. Michigan at
7.3O; Protestant services by Rev. II. 5.
Burrage at 1918 O'Clock. Singing by the
choir in the hospital in the evening
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-11
Saturday and Sunday Concerts.

March-"Capt. Healy," Reeves
Observation-Disclosures Wagner
Polka-''The Skylark." j. S. Coz
Piccolo solo. Ernest w. Hall
Selection from Drum Majors Daughter.
Offenbach
1ntermezzo-"The Sleeping Beauty"
Garsia
-ntuIty- BfOadWaY Types, Stahl
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-11

The funerals Of the late Patrick Devl!n
and Maurice Casey will be held from
the Home chapel at 9 p NJ. today, Rev.
FIR. Nelligan officiating Capt. Moore Will
be in charge Of the escort.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-11

Miss Ruth Bachelor who 10 o,.,
ing at Lasseiie, Auburndale. Mas
arrived home for the summer -. '''i
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-11

Lieut.. Col. Charles W. Wadsworth, as
sistant inspector general of the Nation
al Homes, arrived yesterday to make an
inspection Of the Home and accounts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-11

Take notice Of Amesburv q 10,
fields new ad' and keep in rems~
brance the day Of the demone,ro,.7
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-11

A practical and convenient baseh.
watch fob is yours Just for tba 40
ing at MesSer Goodwin Co.'S GU
store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-11

Miss Theresa Ballard, who has hs.,
passing the winter with her brother =,
Auburn, has returned to her homs i
Farmingdale.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-11

Mrs. II. l.. Fredericks and two OH
dren Of Bath are visiting her par.n,,
MIR. and Mrs. George Pierce Nc
street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-11

On account of the rain, the baseball
name with the F,remen was postponed
to next Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-11

The funeral Of the late Henry Sinclair
was held from the Home chapel at p.
NJ Friday, Rev. II. S. Burrage official
ing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-11

General Joseph s. Smith of Bangor. the
local manager, arrived here yesterday
on an official visit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-11

Abraham Brown returned ~ =,
yesterday, after short visit W
friends in this city. VIZ
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-11

James A. Bragdon left the Branch yes
terdav on a furlough which he will pass
in Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-11

complete returns from the 9th Iowa dis
trice give Congressman Walter I. Smith
9's2 and B. w. Dyer SllS, a majority for
Smith of 1864
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-11
NATIONAL HOME.

Officer of the day, Capt. w. W. Savage
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-11

A party of 80 of the friends of RObs
Sager rendered him a Surprise par
Friday evening at his home on Fl
mont street Games were played
musical program rendered and liz
refreshments served. Mr.. Sager v;
presented by his guests with a han
some pair of gold cuff links and
necktie pin. The occasion proved
thoroughly enjoyable one and the par
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-11

Michael ]. Faron reported yesterday
from a furlough passed in Pittsfield
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-11
GARDINER,

G. f, Barker , arrived from Bap,,
yesterday for weeks visit u,;,t
family in this city. a'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-11

The j. +. Newell Co. is erecting
additional building to the foundry
Bridge street. This building will sta
in front and be connected with
present foundry and will be 30 by
feet. 1t will be used for an iron fou
dry, the present building still be-
used for brass castings. This has BE-
made necessary by the increai
amount of iron work the firm is doh
Several additional hands will be {
ployed at the new building.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-11
Gard of Thanks.

We desire to express our thanks
the many friends and neighborS
their kindness during the illness
death of our son and brother, also
the beautiful floral tributes.
MIR. and MRS. JOHN PEND
MRS. c. NJ. MEADER.
MRS. &. A. HODGDON,
MRS f.. J. McGRATH,
DANIEL FENDER.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-11

Every Suit Coat and Hat in the store Prices will be i'll
the We obliged Of the Back W
like them So in order the goods we
TONER the opportunity to take advantage of the sale.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-08-01

fans take dislike to a player and
keep after him all the time with re.
/ suit that the player Is not able 10 show
Z TO advantage under criticism Then
again player gets a faneied eriev.
ance against club owner or manager,
suiks at his work and plays away be-
low fern. In such cases about the
only thing to do is get rid Of the play
er in question, and what Is one clubs
loss Is some other teaR's gain.
Jim Delehanty was more or less OF
failure at Washington simply be-
cause the fans wouldn't give him cred
It for the good things be did. yet erit-
cised strongly every failure to deliver.
Detroit secured Delehanty when the
team was badly IN need Of good sec
ond sacker The fans welcomed him
with open arms and gave him all kinds
OF encouragement. The result was
that Delehanty began TO play bis real
game, aud his work had a big bearing
on Detroits success In landing the
bunting ia 1909.
Earl Moore was Of no use to Cleve.
land or New York 10 the American
league, yet after a year in the miners
he came back to life and is now re-
garded as one Of the best twirlers with
the Philadelphia Nationals.
Pitcher suggs was OF little use to
the Detrelt Tigers; IN fact. he APP
pealed so little to jennings that he was
turned Back to the Southern league.
Cincinnati picked up Suggs. and he has
made good with vengeance for the
Reds he being the winning pitcher Of
Clarke Griaith's club Recently GrlG
acquired Bill Burns from the Chicago
White Sox. It Is very interesting to
see what kind Of showing this pitch.
err regarded as too slow for the Amer
lean league. Is making with the Reds
IN the National. Since Burns Joined
GrIf's brigade he has been twirIing
great ball and is now classed with the
best in the National League.
Pitcher Kirby White OF the Pitts
burgs was not considered good enough
for the Bostens Since joining the RI
rates White has pitched consistently
good ball and, next to Camnitz, is re-
garded as the most dependable twirler
on the Pittsburg stan Manager Clarke
lgures that In another year White will
be classed among the best.
It's really nonsenslcal for a manager
70 keep player when he knows the
player Is dissatisfied with bis surround
ings and hasn't bis heart In bis work
There are several managers IN the
American league who would profit
considerably and strengthen their club
IL they would follow such a theory
and pull or few trades.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-08-01
At Chicago, Detroit 0, Chicago 5.
American League Standing.
Diamond scintillations.

George T. Waddell, pitcher Of the st.
Louis Americans, has been reinstated by
Pres. Hedges. "Rubep successfully de-
Tended in police court the charge that
he had violated the temperance pledge
which he signed a month ago.
New Bedford and Worcester are ight-
ing neck and neck for first place in the
New England league. Fall River is
not FAR behind.
Burr, the former Harvard football
star. won a ten.inning game for York
Iiarhor from Rye Beach recently.
In the August Metropolitan, Johnny
Evers picks the Cubs and Tigers as pen
nant winners for this year He also
says that Mathewson Is about the great.
esd man who ever tossed a baseball.
President Farrell Of the Highlauders
has offered TO donate $1,000 for charit-
able purposes if anyone can prove that
he has q signal tipping system installed
on the hilltop Prominent Gotham law
yers, who are patrons Of the game. are
urging him to bring a suit for damages
against the persons who have spread the
report
Montreal is the most prominent can.
didate for the cellar championship in
the Eastern league Newark Is IN FIRST
place, with big lead.
Collins looms up as one Of the most
promising youths in the American
league The Vermont boy has pulled
of some big twirling stunts for the Red
Sox
Doc White fell down before the Tig-
ers Saturday, after having won nearly
al Of chieago's games in the last few
weeks
In the 10th inning, Saturday, between
Bosten and New York, with Speaker on
second, Duffy Lewis clouted the ball to
the right fela bleachers. sending Speaker
heme and breaking up the TO tie.
The RED Sox Immediately packed their
cases and departed for Detroit in second
place
BY defeating st. Louis Saturday aft
ern0on, CIV Young wen bis 5N2d victory
Although a total OF 10 hits were made
by the tsilenders, Cy was invineible
with men on bases.
j. Andrew Taylor Of Hudson, Mass,
i 80 years old and an enthusiastic Red
Sex fan,
Bennington defeated the Jeffersonians
Of Schenectady, n. ", recently by
to score Marcus Burlington, the
former Vermont catcher. was on the re-
eeiving end for Bennington.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-08-01
AGAINST WOMAN CANDIDATE.
Atty.-Gen. Says That Mrs. Kicker Can
not Run for Governor.

Atty.-Gen. says Ihat Mrs. Kicker Can
not Run for Governor.
Concord, N. H., Aug. Attorney
Icneral Edwin G. Eastman Of New
hampshire Saturday advised Secretary
if State Edward N. Pearson that the
latter has no legal right to place the
name Of Mrs. Marilla N. Kicker Of Dover
lid Washington, D C., on the official
ballot 70 be used at the primary cleo
ton, September g. as candidate for
the Republican nomination for governor.
The attorney general says: 1T is con-
eeded that the declarant is woman.
and such being the fact, she is not a
auaiied voter IN the city Of Dover, for
the purpose Of election to be held On
said September 8. As we understand
the Law, yeu have no legal right to
pace declerant's name upon the official
saEst1 Henry Robinson Of Concord
ounsel for Mrs Kicker, says that he
sin at onee apply 10 the superior court
sor writ Of mandamus, Gireating tie
seretery ef state to place Der naue up-
7n the ballot and will thoroughly test
Che legal questions involved.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-08-01
GOVERNMENT 10 INVESTIGATE.
Anxious to Find Out the Cause Of IN
fantile Paralysis.

Washington Aug LA government
Investigation is to be made into the
cause Of ihfantile paralysis in Wash.
ington and elsewhere throughout tbs
country. This was decided on Satur.
day after conference at Washing
ton Between Surgeon-G General Wyman
Of the public health and marine hospital
service and DR.. John F. Anderson. di.
rector Of hygienic laboratory Of that
service. The investigation viii be start
ed as soon as DR.. w H. Frost, a mem
Der Of DR.. Anderson's staff, returns from
Mason City, a., whore he Is studying
the disease.
The nature Of the germ which causes
the disease is, according to DR.. Ander-
son, practical mystery to medical
science. @The appalling list Of deaths
Of infants" said Dr.. Anderson, Is not
the nest decreasing feature Of tie dis
ease as thousands Of children are per,
mansntly crippled sr defornled, The dis
ease not heing necessarily fatal 1t sell
dom attacks child elder than ave years
but even adults occasionally have been
ietims. IN ny opinien, the disease is
beth infectious and contagious; certain
y infectious, as has been proved By ex-
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-08-01
STARVING SAILORS RESCUED.
Are Found Helpless On Sinking Sloop al
Sea.


New York. Aug. 1.-Two days afte
leaving Barbadoes on July 20, the Brit
ish steamer IkaIis, in Saturday from
Buenos Ayres, sighted a sinking slool
flying signals Of distress, and in feN
minutes had come upon one Of thos'
mute histories that make the terrol
Of the romance Of the seas.
The sloop was the little Sunlight, 3
wandering cargo carrier between small
| ports Of the islands Of Antigua and Bar
BADGES. She lay yawing helplessly hsr
wheel Idle, her master snd his crew Of
five fat on the decks There was no
water and no food in sight.
The men were hoisted aboard the
steamer and after an hours work re-
Yiyed Then came thanks and eEplana.
tons.
Captain J. Frank, owner Of the sun
light said that he had run into fog
few hours out Of Antigua, and lost
his bearings and for IS days he and his
crew had been living on vinegar and
sugar. How long they bad been uneon.
scious he did not know.
"a member Of the crew was to have
married when he reached Barbuda, ? said
Captain Frank, "but ! guess that's an
interrupted romance
As the fog came on the sloop began
TO take water, and the crew worked at
the pumps until exhausted, Then a
storm washed their food and water sup
ply overheard.
When the storm cleared II was found
that the compass had gone and the crew
pumped water and sailed recklsssly un.
TIL one by one, they were overcome.
Captain Frank was the last one to give
in.
Without compass we were sailing
wildly, in the mad hope that some YES
sci would pick US up he said. q was
at the wheel the last / remember, with
my men lying about me dying. / guesy
| keeled over in my turn, too. The FIRST
| knew was when they brought me to
on the Ikalis."
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-08-01
WEEKLY SCORES.
OF Barre Golf cIub--Johu A. Smith Had
Best Card, with es.

John A. Smith won first place last
week in the regular tournament Of the
Barre Golf club, with a 6s George N.
Tilden was second and John Daniels
Third, with 70 and 70, respectively. The
soeFes were as fallows:--
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-08-01
COOK MAY BE in BROOKLYN.
Vanished Explorer Said to Be at Broth
er's House.

eIS mouse.
New York, Aug. l--17riends Of DR..
Frederick A. Cook, The vanished explor.
er, believe that he is now in seclusion
AZ the home Of his brother, w. L. Cook.
in Brooklyn, and that he has been there
since July 2. The manager of the
Waldorf.Astoria hotel, where DIR. Cook
stayed for six weeks when he first re-
turned TO this country from Denmark,
showed Saturday night letter in pr.
Cocks handwriting, which had been re-
ceived on the evening Of the I'd, and
which was postmarked Brooklyn early
in the afternoon Of the same day, The
letter read:
Kindly send the receipt for the pack.
age Of furs which you have placed in
storage for me to w. L Cook, 474 Bed
ford avenue, Brooklyn, and obligc,
Yours truly, F. A. Cook
The ink on the letter was still fresh
when it was received. which would seem
to remove any possibility that it had
been written at a distance and mailed
to Brooklyn under separate cover, there
to be posted again.