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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-08
BOSTON AVIATION MEET.
Continued from Page One.)
higher plane. coming down at the end
of &c minutes. 10 Is seconds

higher plane. coming down at the end
of 26 minutes, 10 Is seconds.
tombstone had completed his alti-
tude fight just previous to the as
cent of Brookins and White. having
made rhe best mark in duration for the
meet. being in the air one hour. AZ
minutes, "a 2-5 seconds. Less than
half an hour of that time was devoted
to climbing for altitude. however, for
upon gliding down to 200 feet above
the course, tombstone took up the beat
Ell track and made some Is laps for
distance and duration marks.
Glenn CurtisS put up a new mark
for the Englishmen in the accurancy
event, near the close of the day by
landing on the ground within 63 feet
and 10 inches OF the mark. which was
almost 100 feet better than White had
done.
Curtiss made another try at the get
away. but secured no mark and Chas.
F. Willard made only one round Of the
courses in an attempt at speed, which
failed to secure him mark.
The dirigible with Cromwell Dixon as
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-08
ia TROT-PURSE $1,000.
NEW TRACK RECORD.
Belvasia Turns the HiiIsarove, r. l.,
Track in 2.t2IA.

Hillsgrove, r. l.. Sept IA new
trotting track record was established
in the third Blue ribbon meet of the
season here today. when Belvasia,
owned by D. w. Cyalon of Foxboro,
Mass, negotiated the third heat of the
1923 stake trot in 2:12A, the fastest
heat ever trotted over the track.
Crash was a favorite in the 2:21
trot with Carrie r. we'll thought of
and the pair made a great battle
Crash broke three times in the last
heat and trailed the field, making it
necessary to carry the race over for
tomorrow because of darkness.
Foote Prince, owned by C. E. Pitt
man of Carmel. N. Y, won the 2;l7
pace in a gruelling finish with Ken
lucky Belle. the race being unfinished
yesterday. o. w. Camp of Water
bury. Conn.,. took first money In the
2:17 pace with oliver Direct the fav-
orite. Lady Laurel made the going
in this race for the place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-08
A Shady Trick by Part Of the
Ballinger-Pinctot Committee.

business can be transacted but to ad-
journ." 4
Incidentally he characterized the ac-
ton today of members of the COMMITTEES
as the play Of party politics Of tn
grossest kind"
The Republicans say they do not sea
how the assertion may be made tf,at a
Quorum was present when seven coasti-
tutes majority OF this particular cdu-
mittee and that only six we're present
The resolution adopted today is believ-
ed to be along the lines Of the minority
report which is being prepared for pre-
sentation, possibly at the meeting Friday
The members at the committee today de.
cided their report should be made public
at the session here. along with the ma
jority findings. and given to the public
Immediately. Rep. Madison is preparing
the independent minority report which,
it is said will sustain the course Of Gif.
ford Pinchot
An amendment offered by Mr.. James
providing for presentation of the com
mittee's findings at the session in THIS
city and for immediate publication wac
adopted. Those voting to adopt the fore.
going, along with the amendments. were
Reps. Ollie James Of Kentucky and James
H.. Graham of Illinois, Senators Fletcher
of Florida and w. e. Purcell of North
Dakota. Democrats. and the Republican
Insurgent. Mr. Madison.
The matter of the Cunningham coal
lands figured extensively in the hearings
held in Washington at which CLAWS. the
discharged chief of q field division of the
general land office. was a principal Wit
ness. Charges against Secretary Balm
ger with respect to the Cunningham
claims were made by Claws.
Mr.. Pinchot's charges dwelt largely on
the question of Western power sites.
When the committee met this morning
those present were: Senators Nelson,
Sutherland and Reps. Mccall and MIDI
son, Republicans. and Senators Purcell
and Fletcher and Reps. James and Ora
ham.
Word was received that Rep. DENLY.
Rep, would be here tomorrow. that Rep
Olmsted, who is in Maine. would arrive
Friday, and that Senator Root. Rep. Of
New. York, might also be here on Friday
Senator. Flint. Rep, OF California. Is
abroad r
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-08
MAN OF PRINCIPLE.
Blithers Has No lnforma alton for the
Census Man.

Mr.. Blithers himself opens the door in
response to ring at the bell. On the
steps stands young man in a neat uni
form. The young man has large. nat
book under his arm
Good morning. SIR says the young
man. You are Mr.. Henry Blithers.
presume? 1 am just beginning to work
this section. and"
Yes, my name Is Henry Blithers." in
terrupts the man Of the house, but I'll
be hanged if tell you how old I am, or
You misunderstood me. Mr.. Blithers.
1 merely"
Il know! You are merely doing the
duty prescribed for you by some ofiicious
satrap of the powers that be! Well, go
back to him and tell him that Henry
Blithers Is man whose home Is his cas-
tie, and who will not kneel and knuckle
to any form of official oppression"
Really, there Is no occasion to
MY wife's name is Susan Blithers,
but neither you nor any other brass
buttoned dictator can compel me to tell
you her age. I've got four children, two
girls and two boys. That's all the infor-
nation you need. SO just slap 1t into your
little book and"
why. I-Mr. Blithers, YOU"
That's all; I'll fight this case to the
highest court in the land II need be. I
come of a family that has never been
cowed. Henry Blithers will die fighting
for his principles. Tell your domineer-
ing superiors that you have found one
man who will drop with his face to the
foe. if drop he must
But there is some mistake. I am
mo need to spring your question
blank on me. I'll not tell the government
how many of my teeth are filled. nor
how many of my ance stors had the blind
staggers. It's all right to count the peo-
pie, but this proposition to spread a
mans family history on the records for
all the world to see savors Of tyranny.
Not that there is anything In mine to bs
ashamed of. but Henry Blithers has prin-
ciples and will shed his last drop of blood
for them. You hear me? His last DROP
But I'm not census taker I'm the
new man to read the gas meter"
Then why ths sam hill didn't YOU say
so. and not stand here and argue with
me? I'll report You to the gas company
young man!-Chicago Post.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-08

Minneapolis. Mimi. Sept 7-Co1-
domination of the course of Richard A.
Bailinger In the administration OF inc
department OF the interior OF WHICH
he is secretary and declaration tnat
he should no longer be retained IN
that cfice, are contained In resoiu-
ton adopted by five members OF tne
Congressional committee wnicn mas
been investigating the Ba!hnger-
Pinchot controversy. These nve, tour
Democrats and one Republican, ciaiH
that their vote is binding upon the
committee as whole. This. however
is disputed by the other three MEM
hers Of the committee whow rerc pres
ent today.
Rut Ave of the twelve members OF
the. committee voted for the ADOPTION
az the resolution, which was onereo
nv Renresentat,ves F.. II. Madison Oh
Kansas, an Insurgent Republican. as
a. substitute for one presented py
Senator Duncan Fletcher Democrat
NJ Florida. Consequently the question
has arisen as to what action II any,
the fun committee. when 1t Is pres
ent, will take later.
Representatives James and GrshaH
and other Democratic members mann
tanned that quorum was present. de-
spite the fact that Senator Nelson.
Republican. chairman of the commit
tee. had raised the point of no quorum
and Rep James contends that the
adoption of the resolution has the ef-
feet of expressing the views of the ma
jority.
! When the committee met there were
eight members present before voting
on the Madison resolution was reached.
senator George Sutherland, Rep. OF
Utah. and Rep. Dan. w. Mccall. Rep5
Mass, withdrew. Chairman Nelson
remained, but took no part in the vot-
ing.
The Republicans assert that the
withdrawal of Messrs. Sutherland and
Mccall broke the quorum. In this.
view Rep. Madison joins. He said:
"F'inal action has not been taken. NO
report has been adopted and a major
ity can of course, if it see hit. re-
verso todavs action"
Another leading Republican senator
said:
ut is we'll known In parliamentary law
that when a quorum is not present no
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-08
SPECIAL CAR FOR DOG.
Millionaire's French Bull Considered To
Stupid to Appreciate Compliment,

We have great admiration for the
beauty of the so-called French bulldog,
although .its legs never seem to be ad-
justed properly. which somewhat mars
the grace of its notions: but we have
small regard for its intelligence. French
ciIe and affectionate. but not intelligent.
We doubt, therefore, If Radium. for
whose journey across the continent a
private Pullman car was chartered
Tuesday by his owner. Mr.. F. s. Drew.
will be grateful for his sumptuous sur
appreciate the beauties of Pullman ar
chitecture or be bit more comfortable
on cushioned seat of crimson velvet
than he would be on an old blanket In a
baggage car.
The incident, however. is important. as
dog, and men cannot do too much for
dogs. considering what dogs have done
for men.-though we do not remember
any striking act of noble self-sacrifice
on the part of French bulldog. Mr..
Drew was determined not to be separated
because he is commercially valued at a
very large sum of money per ounce). so
he paid out small fortune for a car.
The pity Of It is that indictments will
find in this another illustration Of the
was ,t OF money which might be used to
avoid hostile comment might better
have ridden in the baggage car with
Radium. Doubtless, In his haste, he did
not think of that He could probably
have secured passage in the baggage car
for mere trifie. and he would then have
pensive and droll dog. And the incident
Is of no interest whatever except as an
Illustration of Mr.. Drew's devotion to his
dog.-New York Times.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-08
DEvONIAN ARRIVES
tA.,tJ-
Brings Rescued Men from
Foundered West Point.
Sixteen Suffered tor Five Days
Al Sea In Open Boat.
British Consul Will Send tho Sur
vIvors to England.

Boston, Sept. 7.-Bearing the Is men
rescued from the life boat of the
foundered British steamer West Point
the Leyland liner Devonian arrived
from Liverpool today, two days behind
her scheduled time. The Devonian's
delay was due to her rescue of the men
from the West Points boat and
search for traces of the captains boat
which was picked up later by the east
bound Canarder Muretania Much
heavy fog encountered off Boston light
also delayed the steamer for about Is
hours.
The survivors of the West Point
were not inclined to talk about their
experiences during the, five days they
we're drifting about the ocean In an
open boat most of them preferring to
try to forget the affair. All suffered
great hardship, however. There was
not room in the boat for the men to
lie down and what sleep they managed
to snatch had to be taken in an up
right position.
From the time the steamer founder
ed after burning the West Points men
rowed more than $50 miles before they
were picked up by the Devonian. Their
food consisted solely of sea biscuits
and water. The water had been placed
in an oil cask and the water was faint
ed but the castaways were glad enough
to drink it as it was.
Capt. Trant and the officers, crew
and passengers on the Devonian show
ed the survivors every kindness and
took up a collection for their beneht.
The survivors will be sent to England
by the British consul here.
The Devonian brought las saloon
passengers, most of them being school
teachers returning from European
tours.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-08

During thunder shower Tuesday
tire barn of William J. Thompson on
the Alfred road at Biddeford was
struck by lightning and burned. with
20 tons 70 hay. The dwelling house
adjoining was saved. Mr.. Thompson
and two other men were milking cows
when the stroke came. Charles Nut
ter was knocked from his stool into
the middle of the floor. but escaped
serious injury. The cows and horses
We're driven out safely. The loss is
estimated at $500. partly insured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-08
Joe Boy and Biss the
Winners at Hartford, Ct,
Charter Oak $4,000 Stake and
uhIan for Record Today.
BsIvasIa lowers Hillsgrove, r. l.,
Track Record TO 2.t2 "a.

Hartford. Conn.,, Sept For the
first time since the opening Of the
Connecticut state fair on Monday
weather conditions this afternoon made
it possible to run some of the Grand
Circuit races at Charter Oak park. The
2:12 pace and the 2:14 trot were won
respectively by Joe Boy and Bisa in
straight heats. The other big feature.
the biplane act of Frank Coffyn,
proved a disappointment, owing to en-
gine trouble.
Weather conditions were ideal for
the fair and about 10000 were in at
tendance. The wind and sun quickly
dried the track, which was veritahle
bog after last nights downpour. J.
There were five starters in the first
heat of the 2:14 trot in which Orlean
and Husky Harry broke badly on the
half mile and both were distanced.
Bisa and Bervaldo were making a
close race of it in the stretch when
the latter broke and Bisa went under
the wire by a neck. The second heat
was also close, the three horses being
punched until a short distance from
the finish, when Bisa let out and won
by 4 narrow margin, with Bervaldo
second and Olive F.. third. The 2:12
pace with only three starters was easy
for Joe Boy, Mike Wilcox taking Sec
ond money and DR.. Fox third. "a
The racing committee has decided
upon the following program for Thurs
day:
2:20 trot; 2:O9 Charter Oak $4,000
stakes; 2:O5 pace and 2:11 trot.
If the track is in good condition. as
is expected, Uhlan will try to break
the track record driven to a wagon.
In a workout mile late today Uhlan
made the last half mile in 1:04k.
The summaries:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-08

According to an observer writer's of
plays are generally childless. He says
1T seems that the successful drama
fist Is at the end of series. and never
leaves successor Lock down the
list of them, from Gilbert to Shaw, and
you win find never child. Further
search brings up Thomas Hardy, Bar
rie. Maeterlinck. Pinero. Cecil Raleigh,
Vaughan, Locke. Granville Barker,
Frederick Fem. Louis Napoleon Par
ker. and only Henry Arthur Jones and
Hall Game are dramatists with chill
Glren. -tt fH.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-08

No announcement has been made as
to the successor of Post Office Inspec-
tor William b. Robinson, who. after a
number of years service in this terri
tory has been transferred to the Gin
cinnati division of the postal service.
Mr.. Robinson will leave in a short
time to begin work in his new loca-
tion.-Portland Express
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-08
Republican Rally at Newport.

RepUbTIcdH N1Vy az NeWPoTe'
Newport, Me, Sept. THE Repub-
licans held a rally Tuesday evening in
Odd Fellows hall on Water street. The
speakers were Ralph D. Cole, congress
man from Illinois and Benjamin W.
Blanchard of Bangor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-08

During the last half century the
United States has received S. per cent.
of the emigration from the British
isles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-08

Boston. Sept. 7.-Perley r. Glass.
who was injured in an automobile
accident at Bingham, Me. today. is
president of the p r. Glass Co..
machinists, treasurer, secretary and
general manager of the Santa Sofia
Mines and Milling Co. He has large
mining interests in Mexico and else
where and is well known in Boston
financial circles. He resides in Brook
line
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-08
INSTANTLY KILLED.
CONTINUED from Page One.)

According to Mr.. Landers' story of
the affair, he was driving the machine
down the hill at a moderate speed
when he lost control of the machine
and it was ditched. AS it struck the
side of the road. it turned over and
all were thrown out Weymouth was
pinned beneath the heavy machine
and, it is believed, was instantly kill
ed. Glass and Dinsmore were thrown
to the ground with considerable force,
and were rendered unconscious and 1t
is believed internally injured. Landers
was more fortunate and escaped with
nothing worse than few bruises and
a severe shaking up.
The injured men were brought to the
hotel here, where they are tonight un-
der the care of physicians. AS yet the
extent Of their injuries has not been
determined, but it is believed they
may be fatally hurt.
Fair Haven Mass. Sept. 7.-George
w. Weymouth. who was killed IN an
automobile accident at Bingham. Me-.
today. was general manager of the
Atlas Tack Co., one OF the biggest IN
dustries in Fair Haven and which was
formerly owned by the late Henry H.
Rogers, the oil king. He succeeded to
the position some years ago on the
death of l.. G. Garrett He was one
of the towns most prominent residents.
Before coming to Fair Haven, he re-
sided i'll Fitchburg. being sent first to
the state Legislature and later to
Washington, where he represented the
Attn Massachusetts District in the 55th
Congress He resigned from Congress
to accept the general managership of
the Atlas Tack Co.
Mr.. Weymouth was Interested in
several other business enterprises.
notably as president OF the American
Shoe Finding Co. of Grafton, Mass.
as director of the Boylston Manufac-
turing Co. of Boston. director of the
Fitchburg & Leominster Street u Rail-
way Co. and the Orswell and Mock
edge Mills of Fitchburg.
While a resident Of Fitchburg. Mr.
Weymouth was director of the Fitch
burg National Bank. trustee of the
Fitchburg Savings Bank. member
Of the City Council and held other
Offices of trust. A widow survives.
Mr.. Weymouth was born in West
Amesburg. now Merrimac. Aug .5.
1850, and was educated in the public
schools of that town.
Boston. Sept 7.-Perley r. Glass
who was injured in an automobile
accident at Bingham, Me. today. is
president of the P. r. Glass Co..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-28
Another Advance in Hogs.

+ CHICAGO. March 2S-The best grade
Of hogs, which fortnight ago held at the
highest price since the civil war. scored
further advance Of 16 cents q hundred to-
day, selling at SLIGO
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-28
The World of Finance and Trade.
Washington; New York; London.
LOCAL FINANCIAL NEWS.

The trading was slight in volume on the
local exchange today and did not change
the level Of the current figures.
Unlike tho course Of the general market
there was no decAne In prices along with
the light trading
The largest buying OF the day was IN
the first per cent bonds OF the Poto-
mac Electric Power Company. Ono Of the
brokers filled an order for some twelve
Thousand dollars in these bonds at 1O75t
and 1O7X and wanted more at the latter
figure, but there were no more to be had.
The lowest Offering was 1O6h.
An effort was made to I'LL q small order
for the Capital Traction stock At 1872, but
only two small lots were secured at 1872
and the bid for twenty more advanced to
132, but without result. At the close the
bid of 131h for the stock was repeated,
while the asking price was advanced half
a point to 1921.
United States Trust Company's stock
was purchased by one Of the brokers to
the oxtent Of some seventy shares on q
range Of lit to 117h. and these figures
were retained at the close as the bid and
asking price for the stock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-28
COTTON MARKETS.
NEW YORK.

NEW YORK, March 2s.-Cotton futures
opened f1rm. March, offered. 1906; May,
t1So, July. 14.15; August, 1929; Septem-
=, Per, 1874 bid; October. 1890; December,
l.oe' January, 12.S3al2 SO.
Inc market opened firm at an advance
oI taS points and quickly sold II to %
poih.s net higher on a general demand.
.eIiputed TO continued dry weather in
he southwest, no rain of consequence
Aa'ing occurred over the HOLIDAYS New
sIop positions led the advance. but NAV
vontfacts sold into new high ground for
we movement, and, with Liverpool closed
WITH tuesday morning, there was some
Neign buying. as we'll as a better bust
sSs through local commission houses
heanzing attributed to the bull leaders
eno wall street selling sent prices off a
~ points from the best during the later
~or hIhs and trading became less active
venesahy speaking, however, the market
eeeaay IN tone. owing to the buIlish
s"nucton placed on the census d1ure.
a. suppiy and distribution and increas-
.ns Complaints from Texas. The market
midday was about to 1s points net
Shei. The western belt forecast No.
~ increasingly cloudy to unsattiaS
s..,. 1, with lower Temperatures. Gnof
~ =: miodhng uplands. 1890; mtddIine
.ssdmassd receipts At the por,. +oA.,
~ y neles against 1853 last week aaS
le4t year. For tina zeal OF 80
ena 49,; against O5139 last weei 0o.v9 49,,
49, aaSt year. Today's receints =. NJ.
$3.50, l,42 bales asafnsf 3o7o lev.
~. and at Houston, 2,S4 h.,ss ai los.
%ne iast year. 'A'es against
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-28
GRAIN AND PROVISIONS.
NEW YORK.

NEW YORK, March 2s.-Flour steady
to firm, with a moderate inquiry. Re-
ceipts, 27,1Os bushels. Rye, dull; No. 2
western, 9O1a: nominal. I. o. b. New York
Wheat-Continued drought southwest,
together with covering of shorts and
good commission house buying, resulted
in a cent advance In wheat this morning
July, 1.17a1.17h. Receipts. 10000 bushels.
Corn-Receipts, 211.5OO bushels. Beef.
Arm. Pork. firm. Lard. steady; middle
west, 14.47a14.SO. Raw sugar. steady ::
Muscoyado, SO test, 1856; centrifugal, 90
test, 4.36; molasses sugar, SO; test, 3.81.
ed. 5.25; powdered, 5.35. Petroleum,
steady; refined. barrels, 79C Coffee,
spot, quiet; No. Rio. 8 11-16aSA; No.
4 Santos, SASS.
Molasses. steady; New Orleans, open
kettle, 32a42.
Butter-Steady; receipts, 1895 packages.
Creamery specials. 341a: extras, 23lka34;
third to firsts, 26a32Ia: held, second to
special, 25a32; state dairy, common to
finest 24a33; process. finest to special.
25a27: western factory. 22a23h; western
INIT ation creamery, 24ha26.
Cheese-Firm; receipts, 533 boxes.
state, full cream. fall make, specials. ia
Is; do fancy, Tx: do. good to prime,
do common to fair, 13a15; skins. full to
special. 13a14h.
ERes-Steady: receipts. 2643S cases.
State, Pennsylvania and nearby 'hennery,
white fancy. 23a25; do. gathered white,
22a23k; do. hennery, brown and mixed
fancy, %: do. feathered brown, fair to
prime, 22a22h; western storage packed,
03sa23: do. regular packed. first to extra
first, 21a22