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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-25

& :,
on Johitson.5 WIZ always 4aks odds
at 10 to on fair schancs such -
that" ssls
Ibid you see the hght?"
'.No-too far to gog You fellows, down
East have no idea Of dfstRncs 'f7isyet 4
telegram in the morning in Dallas from
some tenderfoot: Meet. m$f at 81 Paeo
tonight. Good Lord. 1tsesA hour to Ei
Paso. meet men here In the hotel who
hear come from Texas.
"'Do you know anyone In San Anto-
nio?' they will ask. Man alive.sltsSy, to
them do you know q friend OF mine In
Montreal?' so, !
."'I picked strawberries in cerpais Christi
one morning, Colonel Green added. "and
when passed through the town Of Pan
handle the next day. It was snowine.
That's Texas-nos end to It. And the ell
mate! sat In my shiftsleevSs In Dailas
on Christmas day.
Why he went on. "three Of ,thS
pitchers on your New York Nstional
baseball team came from Dallas.
Tell the young men who are willing
to work to go to Texas. -.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-25
bosivnboats Having Good
Fares Of Passengers.
Nearby Lakes and Ponds Be-
Ing Affected by The Orouth.
N. DID Nicola Not 10 Be Tried Out
Before Wednesday.

owing to the unusually low water the
CITY of Rockland was late in arriving in
Gardiner Saturday morning. having been
tuck in the mud just below Richmond.
Tho CITY of Augusta was at Richmond
and the passengers were transferred to
that boat. reaching here about 10 o'clock.
The Rockland arrived here shortly before
noon bit left here for Boston at the
usual time in the afternoon.
The City Of Bangor brought down a
oood-sized passenger list Sunday morn
ing and left here Sunday afternoon with
q fairly large number of passengers.
MANY of whom came down from Boston
Just for the trip down and back. A boat
will leave Gardiner every day in the
week now for six weeks. the remainder
If this month and all of August.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-25
Stubborn Fire on
Steamer MOmuS

Savannah Ga, July pa brief mes
sage caught by the United Wireless sta
ton here tonight indicates that the fire
on the steamer Momus. bound for New
Orleans. was more stubborn than at first
supposed and that it was finally extn-
guished shortly after noon today after
burning during most of yesterday and all
of last night. Evidently her machinery
is not damaged, as the message reads:
Fire extinguished at 12.15 o'clock this
afternoon. Full speed for New Orleans"
Charleston, s. c., July 23,-The wireless
at the navy yard picked up a message
this morning from the Southern Pacific
liner Momus. reporting fire in the after
hold since yesterday. The vessel anchor
ed in Il fathoms of water.
The Comus of the same line is standing
by and has taken off the passengers. The
fire is not under control
The steamship Momus is off Cape Can
averal, on the east coast of Florida.
New York. July 23.-The steamship Mo
mus. under the command of Capt. John
Boyd. left here for New Orleans last
Wednesday with go passengers. The
steamer carried a crew of 40.
Officials of the Southern Pacific said
they received information regarding the
fire and expressed the belief that it would
be confined to the after hold. Marine SUI
perintendent Yungen of the company said
there was 10 inflammable freight in the
after-hold of the Momus.
The steamer Comus. which took off the
passengers of the Momus, left New Or
leans for New York on Thursday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-25

1t was thought that the old Hecla
handtnb OF Randolph would be in
condition for tryout this evening but
the tub will not be ready before
Wednesday. The old engine is to be
put in first-class shape and the COM
pany will enter In at least one or two
mnsters especially any where the Ii
Gers OF Haliowe1l are to enter. as the
Randolph boys believe that the Hecla
can out-squirt the Hallowell tub and
are Just waiting to get the tub in
condition and then line up against the
npriyer company. There is chance
Tor several more members and the pa
per Is in Morang's store for signers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-25

The first glazed paper manufactured
in this country has just been turned
out and shipped from the new plant
of the Kupfer Brothers of New York at
Kiverdale, Mass. Sometime ago the
New York concern bought the town of
Riverdale, including factory buildings,
water privileges and dwellings, for the
purpose Of establishing glazed paper
mill. The process of glazing or enamel
ing paper as done by the kuupfer
Brothers and turned out at their Riv-
erdale plant is a secret one, and small
army CT men skilled in this work have
been imported by the concern from
Germany to do the work, which has
been attempted in this country many
times without success.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-25
BIG FREIGHT THEFT.
Providence Navigation Co. Arrests
Two for Wholesale Lootinq.

Providence, July 24.-Hyman CLAM
man. grocer, of so Summer street,
was held in $4,000 bail Saturday after
noon for the September grand jh]y on
the charge of receiving large quanti-
ties of freight stolen from the New
England Navigation Co in transit. The,
prisoner pleaded not guilty and bonds
We're readily furnished.
Harry f. Hughes. a long trusted
clerk for the navigation company at
the Providence line at Foxpoint piers,
WAS held on a warrant charging him
with the theft of freight valued at
$1400. AS he had no one at hand to fur
nish bonds. he was not arraigned at
the special sessions of the district
court Saturday afternoon. but will
plead this morning.
1t is said there are other arrests to
follow and that the most extensive
freight robberies uncovered here in a
long time will be laid bare. Mills and
merchants that have been shipping by
the Providence line have been sys-
tematically robbed through a system
of falsifying slips at Foxpoint. the po-
lice assert.
Before the arraignment of CLAM
man the police visited his home and
loaded patrol wagon with more than
$500 worth of goods. 1t was charged
that the goods were about to be
shipped to New York. Chief Horton
declared the value of the plumber runs
into thousands of dollars and that 1t
comprised all sorts of merchandise.
Hughes gave the police much infor-
Tho rnhhoriec said to cover
period of more than three years. A
large case of goods shipped by
Providence company month ago was
found in a place on South Main
street 1t was ready to be shipped to
New York fence" This led to the
arrests
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-25

petter the rays OF the tropical sun
= = .elng made the subject of an inves-
usation by the war department. New
vommsnds going to the Philippine Is
.ands have been ordered to keep de-
.aaed health records of an equal num-
yer OF fair and dark men in the en-
lstea ranks for the benefit of the Army
BOARD on Tropical Diseases. A COM
p.exion study is to be made of the
SIGN IN hospitals, and data will be
saehered from the soldier invalid
hon1es. all bearing on the correctness
.. the theory that persons of dark
"'npiexion show less the effects Of the
s'a IN q hot climate than do their
aghter companions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-25

The following new members have
been taken up: Asa S. Foye of Mcxi-
co, Me, late Co. |, 31st Me. Inf: Will
liam Fay of Somerville late Co. F, Sd
r. l. Cav: Alpheus f. Jenkins of Bos-
ton, late 18th Mass. Bat, l.. A.; George
n. Dresser of Boston, late Co +, 10th
Mass. Inf; Fred w. German of Bos-
ton, late Co. NJ. 18th L. S. Inf, Span
ish WAR;; and Thomas Doonan of
Providence. late Co. |, LIST r. l. Inf,
(SpaniSh War)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-25

Evangelist kimball addressed fair
sized crowd in Postoftice square yes
terdav afternoon. Mr. Kimball gave an
interesting address. much after the
Salvation Army manner. In the even
ing he addressed a good-sized audi
ence in the Methodist yestry. MI.
KimbaIl is kept busy all through the
summer. travelling from place To
Mace with his Gospel wagon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-25
HOTTEST FOR NINE YEARS.
thermometers at Chicago Sunday
Register 1902 Degrees Above.

Chicago July 2i.-Today was the
hottest day in Chicago in nine years
Inc weather bureau thermometer on
'he street level registered 102 de-
srees at 3 o'clock in the afternoon.
me thermometer at the government
weather station on the federal build-
ing registered ~ degrees.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-25
1he Barge feI the Chelsea
Ferry Has Arrived.
Evangelist kiHIbaII Addresses
Another Large Audience.
The 4. T. Morse Z Son Lot Offered
For Post Office Site,

the large barge to be used as a ferry
boat between this city and Chelsea
arrived yesterday from Hincklev. The
TASK OF moving the barge was very
dlfflctlt and several days were con-
summed in bringing it to this city. After
being painted it will be placed in the
water as soon as possible.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-25

The political situation in Gardiner is
very quiet at the present time. Both
parties are evidently doing some work
but In a quiet way and it is expected that
there will not he much active interest
shown until along in August.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-25

The Islander was we'll loaded with pas
sengers Sunday both in the morning and
number of Waterville people were among
the passengers. an early car being run
yesterday morning for the first time from
Waterville to Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-25
BASEBALL NOTES.

Manager McGraw of the Giants sat
urday secured Gowdy. the Dallas first
baseman, The Texas League season
will close Sept. 5. and Gowdy and
Pitcher Shonts will join the Giants
then. The price paid for both is said
to have been $4,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-25

A large number of the residents of Gar
diner passed Sunday out of the city,
many passing the day, as is their custom
during the summer. at camps along the
stream and at Pleasant pond. A number
were out to Tacoma Lakes and many
went down to the islands for the trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-25

Lots doing in the baseball line this
week: Tonight the band and the sec
ond team will play off their contest:
Tuesday Gardiner and Togus;
Wednesday, the Swellheads and Sore
heads: and Friday the Sacred Hearts
of Augusta will play their first game
with Togus.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-25

The. returns from furloughs Satur-
day We're: James w. Vaughan and
John f. Boyle from Boston; Edward
McGuinniss from Lawrence: Albert J
Whipple from Woonsocket; Karl Eng
lert from New York City.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-25

The Sunday school and Epworth League
of the Highland Avenue M. f.. church
will hold it's second Lawn social of the
summer Tuesday evening on the church
lawn. A special musical program will
be given
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-25

The dry spell has considerably lowered
the water in the nearby ponds and
streams. The Tacoma lakes are unusually
low for this time of the year although it
was not long ago that the dam was built
at Purgatory Mills to increase the flow
age
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-25

Street Commissioner Jones has just
completed the laying of about 1900 feet
Of permanent sidewalk on Central and
Cherry streets. The idewalk was grad
ed anywhere from IS inches to three feet
IN places i'm order to get above the water
In the spring and Is good addition to
that part of the city
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-25

Mrs. G. L. Kilgore and daughters.
Agnes, Arsilla and Gladys. left Sat
urday on the Boston boat for visit
to Boston. New York and New Hamp-
shire. They will also visit in western
Maine before they return.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-25

The quickness and skill of Marquis
Paolo di Montag liari. charge d'affaires
of the italian legation. and his secre-
tary. Lberto~Centaro. wehe the means
of saving the lives of Quincy Mum.
aged 49, and an unknown lady COM
panion from drowning late Saturday
at Manchester. Mass. Mr.. Mum is
the son or Mrs. c. A. Mum of Wash
ington, D. G..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-25

The past week has been quiet one for
the drawbridge tenders. as there have
been no lows up or down river and the
draw had only to be opened for the City
of Augusta and the Islander on their reg
ular trips.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-25

An elm tree on the lawn of James
Nelson's residence on Union street was
struck by lightning in the recent Sc
we're storm. A large limb was broken
off and cut Il deep hole in the ground
where il fell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-25

Mrs. w. H. Albee and her guest.
Miss Carrie l.. Collins of Providence.
r. l.. have gone to Five Islands to be
the guests of Mrs. Albee's sister, Mrs.
Walter Carter
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-25

The Journals regular correspon
dent was in Washington, u. c.. Fri
day when the bids offening sites for
Maine postoffices were opened. The on
Nv site for the Hallowell Office was
that of A. r. Morse & Son, corner of
Union and Water streets. The price Tor
which the property was offered cannot
be disclosed at this time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-25

Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Willett have re-
turned to Bangor, after visit to Mr..
and Mrs. Thomas PoOlcr, Water
street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-25

Thomas Moran. late landsman. U.
S. S. Ohio. Congress and Delaware,
has been granted an honorable dis
charge from the Home
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-25

j. E. Whelan of North Whitefield
who had the contract for cutting the
Home hay, completed the work Sat
urday About 270 tons were cut and
housed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-25

BY request of the chief joint meet
ing of IT, fire department will be held
tonight. All members of the Hook and
Ladder Co. are requested to be pres
ent
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-25

Thomas Carmondy returned to his
home In Boston Saturday. after two
weeks visit with his grandmother, Mrs.
Thomas Cary of North street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-25

large number of visitors attend
ed the excellent concert yesterday The
cornet solo by Albert B. Meath was
srendered lin a most pleasing manner
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-25

c. +. Cheney of Boston passed sun
day as the guest of Joseph Bodwell al
the latters cottage at Lake Cobbos-
SeecOntce.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-25
-Four Ball Games Seized
u|ed for This Week,
New Members, Returns from
Fu|ough--- Home Haying Done.
Regular Meeting Tonight OF Gen.
Beal Command, y. W..

Henry c. Jordan left the Home Sat
urday on furlough to visit friends in
Chelsea. Me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-25

M r, O'Brien, a Portland attorney, was
In the city Sunday the guest of friends
for a short time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-25

A Scotch collie named Teddie own
ed by Aldo Pellegrini. was run over
and killed by an electric car Saturday
forenoon. The dog was great pet of
its owner and a familiar figure on the
streets.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-25

General Beal Command No. %. u
V. T.. will hold its regular meeting to-
night in Grand Army hall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-25

William Roadway has gone to Brockton
Mass, to take charge of one of the
rooms in a shoe shop in that city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-25

The Misses Annie and Alice Burke OF
Randolph have returned from an outing
at Capitol Island
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-25

Frank Williams of Boston is a guest at
the home Of Mrs. Thomas Fender. North
street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-25

Mr.. and Mrs. George w. Davis returned
last evening from a few days outing at
Pleasant pond.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-25

Assistant Postmaster Arthur Lander Is
having a short vacation and with MRS
Lander is at Capitol Island.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-25

Mrs. p. Fl. Blake has gone to Shaw
NUT. called by the death of her moth
err. Mrs. Olive Nichols.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-25

Mrs. Mary Brown and daughter
Sadie have gone to Limestone for a
fOrtnight's visit with friends
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-25

Harry P. Lane and Ralph w. Coombs
Of Lewiston were visitors in Gardner
Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-25

Saturday and Sunday were quiet days
in police circles, not an arrest being
made.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-25

Joseph Grounder and family have
returned from visit to friends in
Quebec.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-25

Thomas Mcdonald is enjoying his
annual vacation and will visit friends
in Portland
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-25

Mrs James Stearns and her friend.
Mrs. DR.. Guptill are visiting friends
in Brockton, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-25

ar. and Mrs. Ralph Carey went to
Five Islands yesterday for a short
outing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-25

Mr. and Mrs. Rollo Stickney have re-
turned from AN outing at Five Islands.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-25

Walter Carter and family are visit
ing friends in Harmon's Harbor.
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1910-09-05
THRONGS ON HAND
TO SEE PRESIDENT
Crowds Gather at Every Sta
ton to Greet Him on His
Journey to st. Paul.

Chicago. sept 4-Presidcnt Taft
passed through Chicago tonight on the
way 10 ST. Paul, where tomorrow he
will deliver the principal address at
the National Conservation congress In
the afternoon Mr.. Taft viii deliver "a
Labor day address AT the Minnesota
state fair.
The President Travelled today
through ohio and Indiana. and at
every station where the regular train
carrying his special car stopped he was
greeted by throngs. The crowds
proved a decided surprise to Mr.. Taft.
No arrangements had been made for
speeches on the dash from Beverly to
81. Paul and back. and the President
had expected to travel along uuOb-
served.
At Erie Pa at Ashtabula. cleveland
and Toledo. ohio. and at Elkhart and
South Bend. Ind. the President APP
Deared on the rear platform Of the
car "Msyflower" and either MADE "A
few informal remarks or shook hands
with an that ne could reach.
Mr.. Taft could not get through Ohio
without having 10 talk politics with
some OF the party leaders. and in this
connection 10 came out that there had
been "A plan on foot in Ohio 60 have
Governor Hughes open the campaign
IN that state The idea is no longer
enterta ined. however. for the governor
Is already confirmed as an associate
justice OF the supreme court OF the
United States. and il is known that he
holds 10 the opinion that his active
connection with politics is at an end.
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1910-09-05
FIRST LABOR DAY
PARADE IN SIX YEARS
Pittsburg Plans Big Fete-Lsbor Sun
day Annuls Pageant at Chica-
go-Dsy of Picnics.

Pittsburg. Pa. Sept. labor day i'm
the iron city viii be marked tomorrow
with tho dedication 81 labor temple
and the first street parade OF organized
workers held i'm PittshurE I'm six
years.
n was announced tonight that ?
meeting OF tho striking miners. their
wives and children from an points IN
the strike district would Dee held az
G~eeushurE tomorrow. President Fran
els Fechan OF the PittshurE district Of
the union and other leaders viii adj
dress tho meeting. In anticipation Of
trouble from the large gathering Of
strikers. extra police provisions are be
ing made tonight.
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1910-09-05
GERMAN BATTLESHIP
TOSURPASS ALL OTHERS
New Type of Vessel Expected to Put
Dreadnoughts in the obso-
lete Glass.

Berlin. sept. herman designers
are at work on a small type of battle
shin which the Norwaerts learns is ex-
pected TO put the great Dreadnoughts
into the obsolete class. The new YES
sells will be highly armed and very
speedy In general design they viii
be similar 60 the old Monitor. Their
and draught 10 % feet. while the hull
will extend 80 inches above the water
line.
The armament will consist OF two 1911
inch guns. each capable OF throwing
q projcctiic OF 5.g4O pounds from one
great turret amidship. Four eNplo-
sive gas motors. each OF six thousand
horsepower. will give the vessels "a nor
mai speed OF 10 knots an hour and uu-
der pressure OF p knots.
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1910-09-05

Ncvs that the rescue OF the west
Points CROW bad been completed by the
picking uu 60 midnight on Friday last
of captain piukham and % men who
had been with him for five days ito
am open boat and the last few DAYS
without food. by the Cuua-d liner
MHurctauia. was received here today
by wireless relay from that steamer.
On Way to Bo~ton.
Meanwhile an equal number or the
crew OF the dictated steamer. headed
hv tHc chief mate. is approaching Bos-
ton. aboard the Leland liner Dcvoui9r
from Liverpool. which accomplished
their rescue Thursday morning.
They win arrive On Boston late Mon
dav OF early Tuesday. Tonight each
parity WAS informed by wireless or the
fortunate delivery OF the others.
The message announcing the safety