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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-18

inducing new industries to come to this
section.
Every new industry that comes into
one Of these cities or towns help all
the other contiguous cities and towns
and indirectly helps everyone. If we
work along these lines of cooperation,
we shah certainly succeed. and every
dollar invested in staple Maine securi-
ties will double itself in the next ten
years, besides paying interest all The
tire. Invest your money in Maine Sc
cuiitics and encourage others 10 do
the same.
Boost aud boast OF the virtues of
Maine and it won't be long before
things Will be coming our way. They
are now, only we should be more alive
Ia the fact
!, Rev. }. W. steele. pastor of the First
Universalist church, responded to the
toast, The City Do Move" Mr..
steele occnDied about ten minutes in
what nc asked the reporters for the
press if they mentioned his remarks at
all. t. mention them only AS an after
dinner A.yt eli tccausc he WAS too full
for nttcrancc. The speaker was in his
puns Ia provo the fact that Hallowell
had made Progress in 1906? greatly in
excess Of any period Of any ten years
preceding. due II the outlay of large
sums If money for permanent improve
lncnts anu he believed the city was
standing on the threshold of another
year that would make the coming dec
AIDE see that Hallowell would excel the
brightest period OF her most illustrlous
history Mr.. steele gave as some of
the reasons for this awakening as fol-
lowing upon the aroused energies OF
the Board of Trade coupled with the
wise thought Of the business men
which has enabled them to sec that
plate glass fronts In their store Win
dows and advertising helps not only,
TO attract trade but shows to the pub
lie that their goods behind the coun-
tiers are worthy OF inspection and are
abreast with the times. He gave
credit to the wisdom Of the bankers.
both for the new bank building which,
is an ornament 10 the city as well as
a monument to the financiering of one
of the hest savings institutions of the,
State; also credit to the old "trus-
ties" the Hallowell National and the
Northern National Banks, for the wis
dom displayed in the merger. SO soon
to take place whereby larger revenues
will como to the stockholders of these
that will naturally help on.
in the progress Of Hallowell and pre-
vent foreign capital to take from us
that which We already have. on the
basis Of Scripture: ITO him that hath
shall more be given if he uses Alright
his first installments.
Credit was given Congressman Bur
leigh for securing free mail carrier
service, and the speaker believed that
a Federal building would be the next
on the docket that would speak for the
energy of our representative. In clos
ing. Mr.. steele paid tribute to the city
government of 1909 for the highway |
made during their adj
that stood second to none, |
and he believed the new administration
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-18
Funeral Of lat. Frank D. Perry.

The funeral OF the late Frank d.
Perry was held Thursday afternoon
from the home IN Farmingdale and was
attended by n large gathering of rela-
lives and friends. Rev. ]. II. Clihord
read from tho Scripture and offered
prayer The funeral service of the Odd
Fellows was then given. A delegation
of Gardiner Lodge. l. O. 0. f.. ana
Eebekah Lodge attended. Selections
were sung by quartet consisting OF
Rev. j. L. Clifford. c. b. Moody. Mrs
T. c. Dill and Mrs. F. c. Moore. The
floral tributes were exceedingly heau-
tiful and numerous. The bearers were
S. u. Seule, Elmer Stevens. Frank
Marshall and George Marley. The
relatives present to attend the service
We're Henry w. Perry and daughter
Marion and Miss Hattie Perry OF Yves
ton. Mass. Calvin Perry of keene. \.
IT,. Walter Perry of Boston. Mrs. III.
F., Emmons of Brunswick and Charles
ana Freeman Clason, who came over
from Bates College.
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tiUnatcly and in accordance with its
natural advantages. But within the
last decade a gradual change has heon
tide of cmigrati IN has been ceasing,
No longer are the golHcn visions of the
West discussed around New England
iresides OF the long looked for letter
containing the money from the hus-
band or relative to move the family
West. Today the West does not offer
the opportunities that are to he had
right here in New England. All avail
able land for farming purposes has
been taken up and sold, and to buy q
farm t requires a small fortune. Min
ing is done on q large scale by big cor
porations so that the young man with
out money or experience must compete
with the cheap foreign labor if he en-
cages il that VOC alton. In fact the
Westerners themselves are emigratirS'
in large numbers t. the Canadian
North West.
New EnelanderS today are looking
AT home for a chance to invest their
energy anc capital. and We are Ger
calmly entering upon a decade that will
make the beginning of a grand inhus-
trial uphuildins of all the New Eng
land states.
"Mainc. larger than all tho rest to-
ge.her. and with ten times the numbeF
of natural resources. must share its
proportional part. This means tna'
every city or, town. no matter where
situated. will be improved and henent-
&c by. this growth. ..t
Let rs examine Central Maine, that
mart of the State OF which we are resi-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-18

energy and inspirat ton in all that fol-
lowed, putting it up to the speakers 10
make good.
DR.. H. A. Milliken. president of the
Board of Trade was the first speaker.
responding to the toast:
on New England With
Special Reference to Central Maine
He said:
since the close OF the Civil War in
1865, New England from an industrial
standpoint has not kept pace with 9TH
or parts Of the country. notably the
Central Atlantic, Middle and Western
states although in institutions Of edu-
cation we have lead them by many
noirts There are many reasons lead
ing up 10 this industrial apathy. but
briefly summed up we find that during
that neriod of years following the great
Civil strife. TIE West offered much bet
,ar opportunities and showed a more
rrocre ssive spirit. which, facts are al-
ways co, lgcive for Immigration and
,anid gro with accompanying pros
perity.
$50 it .- appened that New Eng
,,pd has ~ wears been saped of her
most inaoi 1T resources. VIZ the
hr,in mus and capital of its most
enternris -c men and women. They
could no however. take away with
rhcn the natural resources of this rich
little emn,re. although they did take
away the esspital and energy that WAS
needed to develop them. There prop
ally is no.. family who has resided n
New Eneihnd for the past lifty years
which has not contributed something
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credit at his local bank to enable him
10 take advantages Of the market in
buying fertilizers and holding his crops
Tor market. He sEoull have u good
knowledge OF business. FOR farming IS
a business. ard its success depends on
the manner in which it is conducted.
"Whitc granite ineXhaustable in
quantity AMI unsurpassed in quality
exists mere and will eyer be source Of
calth 10 this section.
Transportation facilities. with n
double railroad track from Portland to
Bangor with the kcnuebec River open
to navigation nine months in the year,
the fact of a Railroad and water trans
portation in competition. explain the
difference in freight rates in this Sec
tion 1s compared with those points on
the Androsc0ggin river.
Here we have the magnificent troll
ley system connecting the different cit
les and towns, enabling the farmer to
market his produce and utilizing the
country for residential and summer
visitors. These last alone leave a large
sum of money each year. and carry
nothing away but good health and
pleasant memories. They are valua-
BILE asset to the State.
Power. that quantity which is most
important to manufacturers. is now
made available in the form of electric
itv hich is created by Harvesting our
water powers ard utilizing their encr-
81. No Longer is the manufacturers
location governed by the place where
he can get n water fall to turn his
wheel or coal 10 run his engine. He
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-18
Mrs. Catherine W. Flynt.

The death of Mrs. Catherine w.
FLINT wife Of the late George w.
Flynt. occurred late Thursday after
noon at her home on Mt. Vernon street.
after lingering illness of two years,
although Che had been confined to her
beo but about Two weeks. She was Il
wears of age and was lifelong resi-
dent of this city. where she was well
known and had large circle OF
friends She was a member OF the
Methodist church for many years ana
lwas a woman of many estimable char
.hcteristics. Two sisters and BROTH
or survive, Mrs. Mary Holt and Miss
Charity Mccausland.> both Of Gardi-
ner, and George MeGausland of Bos-
ton. The funeral arrangements VIII
he announced saturday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-18

do business. for the reason that it d PES
not require the amount OF capital that
it would e equip a plant with steam
or water power. With a suitable buitd-
Ing. all the manufacturer has to do Is
to st his machinery in position and
connect mp his motor. and he is ready
for business. 1t is up TO the people
and different Boards Of Trade and 9TH
or organized bodies to develop this sec
ton Of the state. although / think that
our congressman could help us il they
were made to understand that in or
der to develop our agricultural re-
sources We need a cheap class of farm
help which could be furnished us
through the department of immigra-
ticn. Turn some Of those emigrants,
who will make good farm help into
Maine ana ii would help the farmer
run and work MS farm for a greater
profit We also need more money APP
propriated By the State Legislature for
the department of Agriculture. The
farmers need training; they need good
seed. aud these cost money.
There never was time in our his
tory that we have so many induce
ments as we have today with the CO.
operatives Of the Maine Central Rail-
road ami Electric Road who have re-
Gently organized industrial depart
ments with the formation Of a Central
Maine Power co. Thi.; company being
in position to reduce the cost of pow
or and furnish an unlimited supply.
Central Maine must grow, and it will
grow as 4 whole. every city and town
is unit. neucleus to work from, fpr
this reason we should cooperate when
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-18

can now find q suitable location and
bring the power to his place of husi-
ness.
This means much to Central Maine,
for in time it is goirg TO give us a
whole lot Of small manufacturers who
will find this section an ideal place to
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-18
The Arams. Services.

Miss ADAMS preached n faith in
spring sermon Thursday evening from
Pnul's words In Acts xvii: "Where-
fore sins. he of good cheer, for be-
,levo God, that it shall he even as IL
was told me-"
This evening Miss Adams will preach
n sermon especially for church mem
bers and the service will be held in the
audience room A service for young
people will be held at the Highland
avenues church at $50 this afternoon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-18

dents. and are naturally most interest
eG, The kennebec Valley. No other
river valley in this State, unless il he
the valley of the AroostooK River is
more fertile. Hay, grain and potatoes
here srow well ana are produced in
proportion to tho thrift and energy Of
the man working the soil. 10 farm
rront?bly today, 4 mal. must have
and understand his bust
ness. He should have ready money or
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-18
Miss Louisa Eikins.

Word was received in Gardiner
Thursday of the death in Boston Of
Miss Lonisa Elkins. formerly of Pitts
ton. The remains will arrive in this
city on the midnight train and the flu
neral will he held Saturday morning
at II o'clock in Pittston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-18
Board Of Trade Banquet
A veryDeCided Success,
Representative Men Of The City
Discuss Her Welfare.
Every Speaker Enthusiastic Over
Future Of HaI!0Well.

The Board of Trade banquet held at
the Hallowcll House last night. when
covers were laid for - and every seat
taken was the great event of this sea-
son. exceeding the expectations of the
most sancuine. After discussing the
following menu, the postprandial OK
erciseS began:
Blue Points on the half shell
Sliced Lemons
Iced Olives RadiSheS Lettuce
Roast Native Turkey. English Dressing
Cranberry Sauce
Mashed Potatoes Hubbard Squash
Green Peas
EScaloped oysters
Cold Sliced Cincinnati Ham Jelly
Vanilla Ice Cream
Gaze
American Edam and Roquefort Cheese
Saltines Bent Water crackers
Coffee Cigars
Glenwood Spring Water
Henry p. Clearwater was toastmaSt-
err, and he acted we'll his part, placing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-18

The Star club held n wen patroni2-
ed whist party Thursday evening in
Masonic hall. Twelve tables of players
were occupied with whist and seven
with bridge. Refreshments of cake
and coffee were served. Mrs. T.. E.
Connor. the president Of the cftib. was
in charge of the evenings enjoyment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-18

Miller's Fruit store is always stocked
with the most choice fruits in their
season. Saturday. "a nice sweet navel
oranges 25c. Cigars at cut prices.
Coo nd
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-18

Mrs. Julia Wiltshire entertained at
bridge Thursday afternoon. The dec
orations and favors were appropriate
10 st. Patrick's day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-18

The Augusta bowling team failed to
show up for the game scheduled on
the local alleys last evening and so
the Gardiner team claimed four points,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-18

The edge trimmers Of the r. p Haz-
zsrd shoe factory accept the challenge
Of the commonwealth edge trimmers
and are ready to meet them any time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-18

Frank G.. Baker will sing n vocal
solo Palm branches" at the Sunday
AFTERNOON union service in the Johnson
Opera ho,iee. Miss Frances Adams
will deliver the sermon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-18

auested to meet at DR.. Cobh's office
Monday evening to attend the Benefit
concert Of Co. 4. y. g. S. NJ. ut the
Coliseum. Time Of concert, sharp.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-18
I1dpi1cIlinatown''0s-
IigiltsCoIiseum Audience.
Canabas Council, K. C., Gives
81. Patrick's Day Program.
funeral d Lsas f. 0. Pssry...Death
o. Mrs. Catherine Flynn.

Fifteen members of Evergreen En-
campment attended the district meet
ing ut Waterville Thursday evening.
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MONUMENTAL

Work Of all kinds, Hallowell Granite
a speciality. Designs and estimates
furnished on application. j
fafcEo. 3. LORE; n s.,1,
HALLoWELL, MAINE
mci1ieodtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-18
Card Of Thanks.

We wish to express our heartfelt
wishes to the neighbors and frienos
who kindly assisted in our late De
reavement. Also many thanks for the
beautiful fioral tributes.
T. H, IITTLEFIELD,
FREEMAN LITTLEFIELD AND
FAMILY,
ssWILL1AM sLlTTLEFIELD.
e ~ cELEBRATED ST. PATRICK.
Fine scontsrt {sFS9rAn EtvsH by Cana :
~ ss.1: ,sss.,b as cvdns flssd Anxiliaex
Canahos .Ct,,,ncii KNIGHTS of COlun;-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-18
= cELeBRATED ST. PATRicK.

Canabas Council, Knights of colum
Los Angeles herald., 1910-03-23
E1ERALD'S
REALTO GOSSIP
Bv .J1v Davidson

nATTLING NELSON telegraphs
Is from Minneapolis to the effect that
~ he was enjoined yesterday from
showing in that city because of a diff
ference with his theatrical syndicate,
but adds that he dissolved the injunc-
tion and will wind up his theatrical
engagements in three weeks and then
go TO his New Mexico ranch for the
long rest he needs. Characteristic Of
him is tho concluding words: "Only
work three more weeks, then the much
needed rest and a return engagement
with Wolgast about September. Then
1 will be the champion again." Mel
son is honest enough to admit that if
Wolgast repeats his victory there will
be no more Dane in the ring in the
future, as he then will be convinced
that his fighting days are over.
Manager McCarey has finally ar
ranged an attractive card for his mi
nor event show for next Tuesday
night. Four bouts. three Of them at
ten rounds and one at six rounds, make
up the card and bring out little fight
ers who figure to give the fans a good
run for their money. The windup card
viii be a ten-round bout between Nor
Chicago. and Kiddo Dalton. who will
meet at 135 pounds. Billy Cappelle and
Young Rivers will furnish the semi
windup at the same distance. while
Kid Rees and Tommy Mcfarland, the
latter being the little crack who made
such a strong impression at the last
minor event show, will travel the same
distance. The curtain-raiser will be at
six rounds, with Mike Fusco and Will
lie Cornell in the points. Joe Levy
is managing Bloom and Mcfarland,
and thinks he has championship ma
terial In both boys.
All local racing patrons will recall
the classy performances of old Vox
Populi at Santa Anita at the last
meeting and will learn with some re-
gret that he has passed into history
via the pneumonia route. This old
Keene castOff was bred at Castleton
stud in Kentucky and was son of
Voter which sent so many good horses
10 the races. NoX Popuii held two
world records in his time.
Jockey Heine Radtke, brother of the
great Herman Radtke, is being touted
by Ham Keene as a future great rider
and says that he will be a better
jockey than his brother. Heine is able
TO do IS pounds, and while he has rid
den some winners. his first at Salt
Los Angeles herald., 1910-03-23
GOLD FIND EXCITES
CALAVERAS COUNTY
Report Says over 100000 Has Been
Taken Out of Mine Near AM
gels in the Last
Four Days
Especial to The Herald. ]

STOCKTON, March 22.-EVeryone al
Angels. CalaVeras county became
greatly excited tonight over the biggest
strike that has ever been made in that
vicinity when it leaked out that about
$500 900 had been taken out of the
Chrystal mine in the past four days,
The property is owned by j. V. Cole
man of san Francisco. and has been a
good producer in the past, but when
miners struck a pocket of most unus-
ual richness every effort was made to
keep the find secret until the rock was
crushed and shipped out in bullion.
The news, however, was too good to
hold, and it finally found its way to
Angels.
According to reliable sources. one
large piece of rock which weighed
ahout 900 pounds was almost half free
cold, or more than any one of the min
ers present ever saw.
The pocket has not been worked out,
and az the vein is still visible it is be-
iieved the total yield will be greatly
increased.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-03-23
STRIKE CONFERENCE
AGAIN IS FAILURE
Thirty-FiVe Thousand Textile Work.
ers in Philadelphia Ordered
to Return to Work
Today

PHILADELPHIA, March 22.-A con-
ference between Rapid Transit Off
cials. the strike committee of ten,
George H. Earle and others, which
began early last night. broke up at
/: 80 this morning.
w. d. Mahon, president of the
Amalgamated Association of Street
Railway Men, as he emerged from the
meeting said:
There is no settlement in sight"
At meeting of the executive COM
mittee of the Textile Workers union
tonight it was decided to instruct all
employees to return to work tomorrow.
There are about $4,000 textile workers
in this city and nearly all of them
quit work three weeks ago.
Steps toward forming a statewide
labor party were taken today at a
meeting Of representatives. of the un-
ions engaged in the sympathetic strike
here. The president of every union
was asked to call a meeting of his
local to elect delegates to a political
conference to be held Thursday.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-03-23
ANNOUNCE DATES
OF TENNIS PLAY
NUMEROUS TOURNAMENTS ARE
ARRANGED
VARIOUS SECTIONAL TITLES ARE
INVOLVED
Trials in National Championships Are
to Be Played at Newport
in Coming Month
of August

NEW YORK. March 22.-The annual
list of open and championship lawn
tennis tournaments for the country was
issued today from the official mead
quarters of the game in TINS CITY. AHo
list includes 1l9 events -.
The most important change is that'
for the first time, the all-comers' ma
tional championship at Newport, ID. L.
win begin Monday instead of TUESDAY,
The date set is August 10. inc
womcn's national will hold the courts
Of the Philadelphia Cricket club June
90 The clay court championship OIL
the United States over Whlch SO hluch
controversy wagcd has been put down
to the week Of August l on the courts
of the Omaha Field club, Omaha. rms
leaves the Newport tournament the
climax of the national championship
season. Among the important tourna-
ments on the list are:
June 6-New Orleans Tennis club,
New Orleans; Gulf states champion
ship.
Jane 7-Lewiston state normal school;
Idaho state championship.
June 1S-West side Tennis club. New
York. Metropolitan championship.
June 2o-Philadclphia Cricket club,
Wissahiclon Heights. Philadelphia;
national championship for women's
singles, doubles and mixed doubles.
June a0-Montgomery club, Mont
gomery, Ala; Cotton states champion
ship.
June 2O-Dallas Lawn Tennis club,
Dallas, Tex; Texas state Champion
ship.
June 29-Pacifc states lawn tennis,
San Francisco. state championship,
mems and women's singles.
July 4-St. Louis Amateur Athletic
club. St Louis, central championship.
July 4-Atlanta Athletic club, At
lanta, Ga: southern championship, sim
giles and doubles.
Wyo: Wyoming state championship.
July 1S-Multnomah Amateur Ath-
lctic club. Portland, ore; oregon state
championship.
July 1S-MinnetonlSa club. Lake Min
netonka. Mimi; northwestern cham
pionship.
July 23-Onwentsia club Chicago;
western championship doubles, western
singles FOR men and women.
July 25-St. Joseph Lawn Tennis as
sociation, st. Joseph, Mo; interstate
open
August Tacoma Lawn Tennis club.
Tacoma, Wash; Pacific lawn tennis
championship, eighteenth annual.
August 1-Omaha Field club, Omaha,
Ncb., clay court championship of the
United States.
August 2-OnWentsia club. Chicago;
preliminary national doubles.
August 15-Newport casino. Newport,
r. l.; II. S. n. l.. Z. \. championship
in singles, doubles and interscholastic
singles.
August 22-Intermountain Lawn Ten
mis- association, Salt Lake city; inter-
mountain championship, singles and
doubles for men and women.
September Pacific States Lawn
Tennis association, Hotel Del Monte,
Del Monte Cal; Pacific states cham
pionship. mems and women's singles
and doubles and mixed doubles.
September Marion Cricket club,
Philadelphia; intercollegiate champion
ship.