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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-13
GEORGE r. FIELD.
Was Native of Maine and Prominent
Insurance Man.

Boston. Aug. 12.-George p Field,
former president of the Boston Board
OF Fire Underwriters, and one of the
best known fire insurance underwrit-
erS in the country, died at local hotel
today as result of a severe attack of
stomach trouble, following long
period of i'll health. He was the senior
member of the insurance agency of
Field & Cowles.
Mr. Field was born at Searsmont,
Me, in 1914 and began his Insurance
career in his fathers Office in Belfast,
Me. After doing similar work IN Ban
gor and Worcester he came to this
city in 1873. He was president of the
New England Insurance Exchange in
1885 and president of the Insurance
Library Association from 1900 up to
the time OF his death. He was a mem
Der of the Exchange Club, the Algon-
quin Club and the Eastern Yacht Club.
One daughter survives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-13
WILLIAM F. NYE.
Business Man and sprituaIist Leader
Dies at Fairhaven.

New Bedford, Mass, Aug. Evil
liam F.. Nye. one of the best known
business men in the United States, died
at his residence at Fairhaven at 8 A.
NJ. today, following an illness of severa
weeks. Mr.. Nye was Sc years of age
and previous to his last illness he had
been actively engaged in business. He
is survived by daughter and a son,
Mrs. John Stoddard and Joseph X.
Nye.
Mr.. Nye was born in the village of
Pocasset, then part of Sandwich, May
20. 1924. He learned the trade of a
carpenter and went to California in the
gold rush and was engaged as a con-
tractor. He returned to New Bedford
about 1856 and until the opening of the
Civil War was engaged in the comis-
sion business He was a sutler with
the 4th Mass. Cav. throughout the war
and opened the first public store in
Richmond when the Confederate capt.
toll fell.
He returned to New Bedford at the
close of the war and in 1865 he built up
a large business in reigning fine oils.
Mr.. Nye has for years been one of the
most prominent spiritualists in the
country. He was the founder of On
set. once the largest spiritualistic meet
ing place in America.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-13
Rusk Doubts # Cook Ever
Reached Mckinley Top.
He Asserts, However, That Peak
Can Be Assembled.
Says He Believes That Parker and
Brown Party Will Succeed.

Seattle, Wash, Aug. &c. E. Rush
of Chelan, Wash, F. H. Role of Port
land, A L. Cool and Joseph Ridley
all Of the New York Herald and Port
land Oregonian party, which attempted
the ascent of Mount Mckinley, return
ed to Seattle last night on the steam
er Best.
Their mission failed Mr.. Rusk said,
because the party was insufficiently
provisioned. Mr.. Rusk asserted that
Mount Mckinley could be assembled
He said he would try to organize a
party for the attempt next spring.
The Rusk party assembled to a height
of 1900 feet and on July II met the
Parker and Brown party, well
equipped for the ascent and in good
spirits. Mr.. Rusk says he believes they
will reach the top.
I'VE took the route followed by DR.
Cook on the east side of the mountain
to Ruth glacier. On the route we saw
abandoned camps and much of the
scenery pictured in Dr. Cooks book.
That far DR. Cooks statements were
authentic. Further I would not say,
but l GO not believe he assembled the
mountain to the top.
Il should not care to express an
opinion as to whether Thomas Lloyd
and the Fairbanks party succeeded in
reaching the top. as our route was on
the other side of the mountain.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-13
THE CAMPMEETiNG.
Continued from Page One.)

ed and is on the banks of the historic
kennebec. In this park are buildings
suitable for every purpose of camp
meeting and a Summer school; a new
auditorium seating 1900. Administra-
ton building, dining rooms and lodg-
ing accommodations, the latter are be-
ing refitted for this year. Perhaps the
most important item to vacationist
is the mineral spring, famous for it's
health producing properties.
The program this year is the best
that can be found in New England.
Among the prominent speakers are
Ora Samuel Gray. Mr.. Gray after
graduating from Amherst College, en-
tered Y. M. G. A. work and soon won
distinction as leader of young men.
In short time his addresses at mass
meetings for men attracted the notice
of lecture bureaus and for some years
he has held a place among the most
brilliant of platform orators. For some
half dozen years he has given all his
time to organizing and leading great
simultaneous evangelistic meetings.
Today he is without doubt among the
first four great evangelists of the
United States. DIR. Gray will preach
every night and each Sunday after
noon.
Chancellor Hamilton, Phi D., is a
graduate of Harvard. He entered the
ministry and after winning his way to
the front was elected chancellor of the
American University at Washington,
d. G. On Thursday, Aug. IS, at p. NJ,
the chancellor will give his fascinating
and eloquent lecture, 1.-THE Cup OF
Fire 1T would be utterly impossible
to give anything like an adequate con-
ception of this wonderful lecture. 1t
abo,:nds in graphic description. sur
passing eloquence, beautiful illustra-
tons, fine acting, with. a delivery that
is perfect.
Rev. J. NJ Frost has been secured to
give one lecture each day, on great
Bible subjects. Mr.. Frost is an eff
Gent ana wise student. who has won
distinction as a Chautauqua lecturer
Raymond Browning of North Carroll
ma, a young man who is rapidly win
ming his way to the front. His unique
talks and fascinating stories arouse
great interest.
Miss Francis Adams is among the
most successful women evangelists in
New England, she being well and ia
Vorably known to many people.
Rev. Charles-G. Mosher, the pastor of
Penney Memorial Free, Baptist church.
Augusta, will preach at 10 A. NJ, Aug
IA. Mr.. Mosher is one of the leaders Of
his denomination, young, brilliant, sue
cessful and great preacher.
n ID =
tencent of the East Maine conference
will be with us for the third year. No
words Of commentator are needed, his
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-13
Togus Loses to Edwards
By IT to ! Score.
AaI|et Proved Entirely loo Much
For The Home Boys.
Officer Of the Day, Capt. DAILY
furIoughs and Returns.

Togus had another bad day yester-
Gay and allowed the Edwards to defeat
them. II to l, in a very one-sided game.
Hallet proved too much Tor the Home
boys, they getting only three safe hits
during the game and only five men got
past first. The visitors took the lead
from the first and scored every inning,
getting many runs on errors. Turck
got the only run for Togus on fine
drive to deep center. which Pinkham
dropped. stealing third and scoring on
the sacrifice of Harris.
Gordon pitched the first four innings
in fine form. allowing only six hits, but
the wretched support gave him little
courage and he took third and Harvey
went into the box for the last three
innings, with little better success, al
lowing three hits and they getting four
scores mostly on errors.
The work Of Hallet was the feature
Of the game and he had all kinds of
speed. allowing three singles and a
base on balls and striking out IA men.
The score and summary:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-13
Franklin County Repubf.
cans Are Sanguine.
Larger Majority for Gov. Fefna|t
Than In 1908.
Changers for FernaId and stfsag
Ticket Nominated.

Pennington, Me-, Aug. 12.-(SpeciaD.
The Republicans are very sangune
that Franklin county will give larger
majority for the candidates for the
county ticket, for Governor Fernald and
for Congressman Swasey than in 1905
In the first place the Republicans have
an excellent county ticket 1t was nom
mated without the least friction, and
every one is working to elect it. The
candidates for representatives in al
the districts are popular men and adu
strength to the general ticket
Congressman Swasey is more popular
in this county than ever before. Right
here in Pennington the Republicans
viii make special effort to give him
an increased vote. Such able and In
1tuential Republicans as Hon. Joseph Z.
Holman. Elmer e. Richards. Sherih
Dan o. Coolidge and Principal Maiiett
OF the, Normal school tell the JOurnai
man that they not only do not expect
any falling off in the Republican vote
of this county. but believe 1t will DO
one of the largest ever cast. a.
The Changers in this county are very
friendly to Gov. Fernald. While II
may be true that some of that class
among, the Republicans voted for OBS.
diah Gardner two years ago the num-
Der was not large. These men will III
any event cast their ballots this cleo
ton for Gov. Fernald. who is well ana
favorably known among the farmers
of the county.
The Democrats ara making great
effort to carry the towns of Wilton ana
Jay. as there are many laboring men
in these places. but the latest and best
advices are that the Democrats are not
making any Roadway In effortsSto SOW
the seeds of dissension in the Repup-
lican ranks The Democratic county
ticket Is not a strong one. 1t Is gen
orally remarked that sthe Democrats
Judging from the county ticket NOM.
mated. have little hope of making any
showing in Franklin county.
Congressman Swasey ands otheF
speakers will make number Of speech
es In this cQtinty. which is wide-awaks
to the Importance Of electing q Repup-
lican governor. and a Legislature J"
aid him in carrying out the policies 9
the party.
I !. q =. ~ 49, ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-13
Better Weather Helps the
Late Crop Reports.
Fall Buying by Eastern and
Western Men Improves.
Commodity Prices Somewhat Lower
Shoe Dealers Careful.

New York, Aug. 12.-Bradstreet' s
State of Trade tomorrow will say AL
most universally favorable weather re-
ports, a consequently more generally
optimistic report as to late planted
crops than in any recently preceding
week and a moderate expansion in the
volume of fall trade, are the leading
features. Corn and cotton have appar-
emily gained ground and the advance of
the fail season has benefited wholesale
and jobbing trade, but as to the lat
te,, conservation still rules and there
is a perceptible feeling of disappoint-
ment visible in some lines where APP
parently previous anticipations had
been KEYED too sligh.
Increased arrivals of fall buyers and
measurable increase in house trade
resulting thereform are features report
cd at leading Western and Eastern
markets. Heaviest buying is, however,
by converters and manufacturers and
jobbing sales are mainly OF small guam
titles, for which buyers See ready sale
Among the industries, iron and steel
are quiet: the Quietest of the year in
fact, according to leading trade au-
thorities.
Commodity prices as whole declined
in July, resuming the re-active move
ment noted from the high levels of the
year. For the week chances are not
very important. The LEADING ce.e ais
show less than ordinary fluctuations
Shoe dealers are reported buying
carefully from Eastern manufacturers,
believing that lower prices are posi-
BILE.
Wheat, including -four exports from
the United States and Canada, for the
week ending Aug. IL. as reported by
telegraph to Bradstreet's aggregated
!, 226.2l4 bushels, against 1,7S5,755 this
week last year. For the six weeks end
ing Aug. II, exports are 7,549,95 BUSH
els, against S,714.G44 in the correspond
ing period last year.
Corn exports for the week are 1916, $40
bushels against 1S9 200 in 1909. For the
six weeks ending Aug. II, corn exports
are 1.90S,29S bushels against 527, 5O4 last
year.
Business in copper was of reasonably
good volume this week, particularly for
export. AS a result prices turned up
ward, though toward the close an
easier tone was induced by realization
sales. However. reports of curtailed
production, taken in conjunction with
differences that domestic consumers
stocks are light, tend to make for Il
better undertone.
Business failures for the week ending
Aug. II. "ere 231. against 219 in the like
week of 1909; 249 in 1908; 146 in 1907 and
l43 in 1906.
In Canada: Wholesale trade is fairly
active. better volume is expected as
the season progresses. Buying in parts
of the West is rather light but on the
other hand, orders for fall goods are
up to expectations
Business failures for the week ending
with Thursday number 20 which com
pares with "A in the corresponding week
OF 1909.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-13

The old story of stepping from one
railroad track to escape being hit by
train. into the path of another going
in the opposite direction, explains the
death of John Caverhill and the serious
injury of a man known only as Shan
non Friday at Exeter, N. II. Both men
were section hands and members of a
party at work on the Boston & Maine
tracks about a quarter of a mile east
of Exeter. While at work Friday fore
noon the men stepped off the tracks
they We're working on, only to be
struck by an excursion train from Bos-
ton bound east. Caverhill was instantly
killed, but Shannon was struck a
gIancing blow and escaped with a
broken leg and arm. The other section
hands succeeded in getting off the
tracks and were not injured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-13
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

A pretty wedding took place Wednes-
day morning at the home of Mr. and
Mrs, William True. High street, Dow
er, when their daughter, Edna Mae,
was united in marriage to ]. Lamont
Sherman of Greenville. The ceremony
was performed by Rev. E. l.. Gates.
Patrolman John F. Finnigan, for IL
years member of the Bangor police
force, died Wednesday night. He was
born in Bangor So years ago and be-
fore his appointment was an IRON
moulder. He belonged to Penobscot Di-
vision. A. o. H.. and Anchor Lodge, A.
o. L. w. He was highly regarded as
an officer and had an excellent record
for efficiency. A widow, two sons and
five daughters survive.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-13
AGRICULTURAL EDUCATORS
- F~el CO eitrs ct Amherst With
in.. tant Meetings.

Amherst, Mass, Aug. 12.-Like the
three preceding days the final sessions
of the Conference of Agricultural Edu
Gators at the Massachusetts, Agricul-
tural College summer school, were de-
voted to six sectional meetings in the
forenoon and one general meeting in
the afternoon.
The general topic at the divided
meetings this morning was Civic
Betterment."
THE Library as a Social Center
was discussed by Miss Annie NJ, Tar
bell and Miss Anna II. Thwing of Orr 8
Island, Me. Various other sectional
addresses were given and tonight
President Kenyon L. Butterfield closed
the meetings with an address that
summed up the sessions of the past
four days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-13
CONCLUDES ARGUMENT.
Senator Root Ends Presentation Of
Fisheries Cases.

The Hague, Aug. 12.-U. s. Senator
Elhu Root. having devoted six days
to the two most important questions
in the Newfoundland fisheries case,
concluded his argument this afternoon
with a notable presentation of the
American side. 1t is anticipated that
the court will deliver it's award within
the two months allowed.
The decision of the tribunal may be
delivered as early as the first week in
September.
p Senator Root before closing his ar
gument handed to the court a chart
used by Great Britain in the Halifax
arbitration case showing that Great
Britain at that time held the opinion
that the bays of Newfoundland were
included Iii the waters in which Amer
leans had the right to fish
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-13
Republicans Laugh at The
Democratic Claims.
VIII Throw a Larger Total Vote
Than Two Years Ago.
eraaSllsls bsllevs That Gardner Was
Greatly Wrongsd.

South Paris, Aug. 12-(SpeciaD.
Republicans here laugh at the Demo
cratic claim that they are to make
large gains in this county in the COM
ing election. At a recent conference OF
the leaders Of the party canvass was
reported, and 1t showed that the pros
pect is that this county will not only
throw .. larger total Republican vote
than two years ago, but that the ma
jcrity will be correspondingly increas
ed.
This Is the home county of Congress
man Swasey and the people will dem
onstrate that he is popular here. Re-
ports, which have been industriously
circulated, that Mr.. Swasey cannot
hold up his vote in his own county
have no foundation in fact. His course
in Congress has been watched and 1T
has met with the approval of the peo-
Pile The Democrats are making spe-
cial effort to elect their candidate for
sheriff but they will fail in that.
1t is true that Obadiah Gardner, who
was the candidate of the Democrats
two years ago, is popular in this cOun-
ty, but he is not now the candidate.
There is a general belief among the
Changers here that Mr.. Gardner was
wronged when he was refused the hon.
or Of denomination. The large ma
jority IF the Democrats were favora-
BILE to Mr.. Gardner and the manner in
which he was treated by the profess
so;n ac lie, ri iC
sented
Gov. Fernald is as well known here
as he Is in his own county. The farm2
ers have done business with him and
have confidence in his integrity. One of
the farmers remarked today I'VE
know Bert Fernald and he is honest
and sincere. He Is a good enOug h
Granger for u.s." In all of the towns
Gov. Fernald will increase his vote. and
Republicans in other parts of the State
may confidentally look for oxford to
throw one Of the old ia shioned Repub-
lican maiorities.
1t has been said by the Democratic
papers that Rumford Falls. where the
big paper mills are located, is to be
captured by the Democrats. The Jour
nal correspondent has made a care
full investigation Of the situation and
does not believe that anything of the
kind will occur. Mr.. Swasey stood by
the interests OF Rumford and the
working men there so understand it.
They will not vote against the man
who stood by them. Mr. Swasey re-
Gently spoke in that town and the re-
ceDtion which he received was q Sufti-
cient guarantee of his popularity there
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-13
County Will Show Large
Republican Gains.
Democrats Divided and People
Tired Of Boss Rule.
Republicans TO Gain Two or More
Representatives This Fall.

| Rockland, Me-, Aug. 12.-(SpeciaD.-
of confidence that this county on Sep
TENDER II will show large Republican
gains. Some of the Republicans are so
optimistic that they even claim that
the county ticket can he elected. 1t is
certain that two Republicans will be
sent from this city to the Legislature,
and there is a good fighting chance to
elect the Republican candidates in the
ViEalhaven and Thomaston classes.
This county, therefore. will show gain
of two representatives and possibly
four.
1t is well known that the Democrats
in this county are divided into factions.
that many of the people tired OF boss
rule, and at the time of the county
convention, revolted. Democrats are
trying to make the outside people be-
lieVe that all this trouble has been
adjusted. and that the party is in per-
feet harmony. This is not true
Among the men who took decided
stand against the continuance of boss
rule IN the county were Former Mayor
Rodney I. Thompson and Former City
Marshal Spear of this city. These men
tell the Journal correspondent that they
have not changed their opinion, that
the Only thing which will clarity the
situation here is a Republican victory.
These men and others of prominence do
not intend to stullify themselves.
1t was the wish Of great many OF
hn hot T1l
gomery OF Camden should be the Dem
ocratic candidate for senator from this
county. 1t was understood that Senator
l.. NJ Staples. who has had this honor
several times, would retire in favor of
Mr. Montgomery, but, at the last mo =
ment, the ring was able to control the
convention and defeat Mr.. Montgom-
cry. He and his friends declare that
they would not have found fault had
this defeat beer brought about by fair
means. but they assert that it was not
This has left a trouble which cannot be
adjusted, and, even those who are
friendly to Senator Staples. say they do
not see how he can escape defeat.
IL is no doubt true that in 1908 many
of the Republican farmers in this coun-
ty voted for Obadiah Gardner Some
set the number as high as 500. 1t is
well known that these men will not
vote for Col. Plaisted. Even prominent
Democrats say that these voters will at
the coming election, support Gov. Fer
maid. The most optimistic Democrats
who have been interviewed by the cor
respondent of the journal do not set
the Democratic majority in the county
at over 400 This is practically admit
ting defeat.
Conservative Republicans declare
that the Republicans will elect some of
their county nominees: that they will
reduce the Democratic majority almost
to the vanishing point and that gain
Will be made in representatives to the
Legislature. A largely reduced Demo-
cratic majority in this county assures
the reelection OF Congressman Swasey
by an increased majority over two
years ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-13
services by Rev. H. S. Burrage at lois

Ameeting will be held tonight Of the
Gun Club. and all members should b
present. The location has been chang.
ed to a first-class one near Jones' Cor
ner, and is much better than the old
one Drs. Stinsun and SGrover at the
last shoot got about sc per cent. and
Fuller about Is per cent, of the bird.
showing much improvement by the
practice.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-13
OMAHA FOR 1911.
Sheet Metal Workers Decide Place of
~ Next Convention.

Philadelphia, Aug. 1.-THE National
Association of Master Sheet Metal
Workers today decided to hold it's next
annual meeting in Omaha. The fol-
lowing officers were elected: Presi-
dent. Robert ]. Daley. Providence, r.
l., first vice president Frank Smith
Norfolk, Va, second vice president
John Berger, Milwaukee, third vice
president, Frank j. Hoersting, Dayton
Ohio; secretary, E. l.. Seabrook, Phila :
delphia; treasurer. w. j. Fingles, Bal
timore.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-13
Slseplessness.

You can't sleep in the calmest and
stillest night. if your stomach is weak,
circulation poor. and digestion bad.
Hoods Sarsaparilla strengthens the
stomach, improves the circulation. per-
fects digestion, and brings about that
refreshing.
1t does not do~this in day, but It
does it-has done 1t in thousands OF
cases.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-13

Although the first turbine steamer
was equipped with turbines as recents
as 1901, there are now "a vessels ca.
rying this equipment, the aggregsss.
horsepower represented being 6Os;s@
1t Is estimated that because q ~ ~
lower pressure which can be used WIZ "
the turbine. no less, than 120 tons =
weight is saved in the boiler room !, y =
the largest Of the turbine-pfops
slnsss. svu MA.5Is .Ar2uaQA
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Saturday and Sunday Concerts.

wedding March" from 'Midsummer
Nights Dream" .Mendelssohn
Overture-"A Morning, Noon and Night
Supp
Golden Robin Polka" Bonsquf
Duet by Messrs. Hall and Pagerey.
Standardization in B fiat"
Meyerbeet
Clown Dance from OPP. "Feramors."
Rubensten
The Kings Grenadiers," Luedecks
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christopher Nolan, late Co.. /, 42d
Mass. Inf. Edward c. Doherty, late Co.
=, 18th and Co. F. 10th Mass. Inf. and
John Kahn, late private Signal Corps.
y. s. A.. formerly members of this
Home. have been re-admitetd,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-13

Inc returns from furloughs yester-
Gay were: John Kiley from Boston:
James Brown from Melrose; William
swift from Pawtucket; Daniel d. Mel
len from Providence, and Peter Brooks
from Lynn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-13

The average weekly income Of what is
known as "a poor family in New York
city is $ll,30 and the families average
five and o-fifths persons.