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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-02

obstacle to a revival of our ship
building a Democratic success in our
State would prove
Express Companies and Parcels Post.
The Interstate Commerce Commits
sion has been petitioned by the ship
perS of tfe country for an investiSa-
ton of the interstate express service.
In the brief just filed 123 commercial
organizations are represented. among
which are leading chambers of COM
merce and merchants associations
Unjust. unreasonable and extortionate
charges are alleged. The petitioners
desire the Interstate Commerce Com
mission to make the investigation to
the end that it may prescribe maxi
mum charges and reasonable regula-
lions and practices. The brief is filed
as a result of conferences held recently
in New York in which the transporta-
took active part. The charges in brief
are as follows:
The express business is now conduct
ed on a basis of charges unreasonable
and unjust to a degree that amounts to
extortion, fragrant and continuous
Competition in express services mas
been largely eliminated, unjust and un-
reasonable rates maintained and unjust
and unreasonable regulations and
practices enforced.
The rate for express freight is from
two and one-half to four times the first
class freight rate.
The railroads receive for moving 100
pounds in small parcels as high as 37@
times the amount received by them for
receiving 100 pounds first class freight.
The net returns to the express COM
panies have been out of all proportions
to the service performed and the capt.
tai invested by them. ..u,.,.s
Terminal charges may be imposed
when no terminal service whatever is
performed.
- In numerous instances packages are
deprived of the most direct route anc
sent over a roundabout route often
three or four times as long.
The express companies habitually ig-
more the routing directions of the ship
pers.
The express companies impose upon
the public in the matter of money or
ders. by not providing their agents
with sufficient funds
TIL. indirect method of handling ex
press freight is due to the ownership OF
express company stock by the railroads
and their officers with a view to con-
cealing the excessive charges made by
the latter.
The Journal hears much complaint
locally concerning express charges.
The aggregate paid by merchants
annually has constantly increased in
recent years until it is ex-
cessive and unreasonable, we believe.
1t amounts to extortion in the take 1t
or leave it" methods adopted by the
big companies Through understand
ings and agreements, we believe, with
one another and the railroads, it has
been, is now, and will continue to be
unless the Interstate Commerce Com
mission takes a hand. possible Ior 'heiii
to ignore and scott at the demands of
the people.
BY their own greed are these COM
panes driving the government to es-
tablish the parcels post. 1t is bound to
come. and come soon. if they do not
respond promptly to the rapidly rising
demand that present practices be cor
liSheC
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-02

If the Democrats had held their
more votes" observed a Maine Demo-
crat to Journal editor, Monday.
which observation suggests that an
other campaign the Democrats hold
their State convention as close up to
election day as possible. Then their
warehouses; can snort and kick and the
lack of basis of their attacks upon the
Republican party will have less time
for calm reelection and exposure.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-02

and the backbone of the city Of Bath.
For hundred good reasons Maine
voters should cast Republican bals
lots September Il and one of the best
of reasons for Maine to consider is the
obstacle to revival of our ship
building a Democratic success in our
State would prove.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-02

Glad the strain is over So SAID
DR. Crippen when he was arrested, so
say other fugitives from the law, and
vet they fiv from the scenes OF their
crookedness and fear every man
thereafter
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-02

Wireless told the world that Or.
Crippen was on the Montrose. Dr'
Crippen's conscience told him that
every man was his enemy. Silence Is
a msrciless accuser and the hunted
man was glad when it was broken.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-02

John G. Carlisle, best remembered as
secretary of the treasury in Cieve-
lands cabinet and as Speaker of the
National House, is dead The country
has lost an able statesman and finan-
cier, and Kentucky mourns her dis
tinguished son.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-02

If YOU are thinking of climbing Mt
Mckinley YOU better go fishing in
stead No one expects his friends to
believe fish stories.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-02

There are quite as many Darius
Greens who land in the mud for at
tempting to fly in automobiles as in
aeroplaneS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-02

This would have been a more COM
Portable week for 'Roostook campaign
ing-if the weather man can be
trusted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-02

What can the forestry department
tell us about gubernatoriai timber?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-02

The Boston Globe ought to be
Obliged to buy Congressman Long
worth back comb.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-02

When there isn't anything tn talk
about what's the use"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-02

The Democrats usually carry Maine
in July. but the election is Sept. II.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-02

Now who is interested in the con-
Bervation OF the Pinchot boom?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-02

The Scotland Yard Dew fell on Dr.
Crippen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-02

Only six weeks to Maine election.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-02

JEPHTHA ENcAMPMENT. NO. 3
Meetings at . o'clock every second ~
FRANK J. HAM, C. p.
q. w. MERRILL, Scribs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-02
AUGUSTA LODGE DIRECTORY
ODD FELLOWS HALL.

ASYLUM LODGE NO. 70. aEouLAA
meeting Friday evening at 8 o'clook
e. r. WESTON, N IA
r. H. BROWN. Sec-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-02

The Bath Marine Construction Co
shipped last week to Henry P. Scott
Delaware City, Della, duplicate OF
engine and will speed % miles an hour
1t has wings at its side This firm is
making several of these winged fly
erS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-02

At Wednesdays Democratic picnic
in Topsham dinner will be served
in the church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-02

Pollock fishing with fly hooks along
the Maine coast is gamey sport.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-02

CANTON AUGUSTA, NO. . p. N
Regular meeting every third Tuesday -
s o'clock
c. NJ TABER, Capt,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-02

On exhibition in the store of S. l..
Young, Auburn, is a pair of shoes,
perfect in every respect but of a size
which would tit them for some doll,
the work of prisoners in the Charles
town prison near Boston. They are
examples of most clever handiwork.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-02

On the Walker estate, Norway, is
a summer cottage made out of an old
time photograph saloon, one Of those
that so years ago used to be drawn
through Maine for the making of
daguerreotypes. This particular gall
lery was made in Canada. In it many
of Names famous men and women
have sat- for their pictures
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-02

a crew is working on the new filtra
Works. and large number of me1
will be employed until January Is.
will be an up-to-date filter
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-02

Between Bowdoinham and Richmond
close to the railroad is little pond
and the Tramp as the trains have
passed this summer has become inter-
ested in flock of tame black ducks
swimming on the pond.
Yesterday as the train passed the
pond was alive with ducks, big ones
and a score of cute little new duck
ings. 1t was an illustration of the
Biblical command to increase and
multiply and also a suggestion of
Thanksgiving dinners in prospect.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-02
Maine Gossip
Of Flowers.

There were no roses till the first child
died.
No violets nor balmy- breathed hearts
ease,
No heliothrope nor buds so dear to bees,
And lowly dandelion. nor stretching wide.
Clover and cowslip cups, like rival seas,
Meeting and parting as the Young spring
breeze
For all flowers died when Eve left Para
disc:
And all the world was fowerless awhile.
Until little child was laid in earth;
Then from its grave grew violets for its
eyes,
And from its lips rose petals for its
smile,
And SO all flowers from that child's death
took birth.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-02

The Journal Tramp's seatmate in the
smoking car was well-Known Ban
gor man. IF man tells me how hon
est he u.s." said he, II don't want MN
to owe me anything"
A whole library could not be more
suggestive.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-02

Two other Massachusetts cars forced
the car of o. M. Fisher of Lynn. bound
for Squirrel Island, into a ditch near
Hillside Saturday. J. H. Davis of
Portland gave first aid to the injured.
helping the Lynn man get his car
ditch.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-02

Col. Adam Clifford, head of the Sal
walton Army of New England, will de-
liver Wednesday and Thursday illus
trated lectures at the Army's encamp-
ment at Old Orchard
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-02

Portland a big sword fish Saturday.
the first of the season, caught off the
Jeffres fishing banks Friday. The
monster weighed $50 pounds and was
Is feet long. He fought for half an
hour before he gave up. Captain Ken
ne6y having hit him securely with
his big harpoon. The sale was made
to w. l.. Daggett & Co, for s62.
Captain Siias Adams of Watervillo
ham.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-07-29

You can buy It. perhaps at many places, but
there's one BEST place to buy tt-and that
nla1Na aA1nAakf-~~- --aaa--s-----e
Los Angeles herald., 1910-07-29
GARBAGE COLLECTORS
WILL TEST ORDINANCE
HograiSer Retains Counsel to De-
termine Validity

Twenty men accused of violating the
city garbage ordinance were arrested
yesterday and taken before Police
Judge Williams. They entered pleas
of not guilty and August Is at 10
o'clock was fixed as the time for the
setting of their trials.
P. J. Durbin, a Vernon hog raiser,
was in court with his attorneys, Mill
sap and Sparks, who have been re-
tanned to defend all the cases.
1t was decided late yesterday after
noon between Assistant City Prosecu-
tor Smith and Attorney Sparks to
make a test case of one of those be-
fore the court. This will probably oc-
cur within a few days. Captain Lehn-
hansen, in command of central divi-
sion, stated he would order patrol
men not to make any more arrests
under the ordinance until the case is
settled
Durbin will file suit in the superior
court within few days in which he
will ask that the contract of Charles
Alexander, in which he was given the
exclusive right to haul all the gar
bage of the city, be Cancelled He
bases his hopes of victory on his re-
cent victory in the superior court
where the old ordinance was declared
void and unconstitutional by Judge
Hutton
Los Angeles herald., 1910-07-29
SUMMER SCHOOL OF THE
EPISCOPAL DIOCESE ENDS
Acts of the Apostles Subject of
Dean CoIIaday'S Lecture

The annual summer school of the
Sunday schools of the Episcopal do
cese of Los Angeles closed yesterday
in the parish hall of st. PauPs pro-
cathedral
The Rev. Lewis G. Morris, vice presi-
dent of the institute, delivered the
opening address of the morning session.
He thanked the officers and members
of tha institute who had made 1T a
success.
The "Outline study of the Acts of the
Apostles" was the topic by which the
Rev. Dean Colladay gave an interest
ing digest of several chapters or the
Book of Acts. He placed much em-
phasis on the acts bearing on the MIS-
torical events of the early days OF the
church and the great work of st. Paul.
He included ST. Luke among the IN
tellectual and literary forces OF that
age.
The speaker characterized his address
with direct reference to the power OF
Jesus Christ in giving the necessary
instructions to the apostles to enable
them to do their work.
The Rev. Charles F. Blaisdell contln-
ued his address of the preceding even
ing on 1.-THE Preparation OF the Chlld
for Christian Citizenship
At the afternoon session the Kew
r. u. Bugbee made an adress on '"Ihe
Value OF Sunday School Grading Exer-
cises to the Parish
The Rev. Dean Colladay made the
closing address OF the sessions ON
continuation of his morning topic.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-07-29
HIGH J|NKS HELD IN
SANTA MONICA CANYON
Three Hundred Native Sons En-
10y Barbecue, Minstrel Show
and a Big Time

Santa Monica canyon was the scene
of what was announced as the big
gest and best out door dinner ever
held in Southern California last even
ing, 300 Native Sons of the Golden
West, members of Los Angeles parlor
No. As, going to that resort for an even
ing's outing and high jinks. The party
left Los Angeles on special cars over
the Los Angeles-Pacific electric line at
$3.50 and returned home in time for last
car connections for out of town mem
bers. In the interval they enjoyed one
of the most novel and successful en-
tertainments ever attempted by the
Native Sons.
Besides an excellent Spanish dinner
and barbecue, the revelers enjoyed a
novel musical entertainment and a
minstrel show.
Speeches were also in order from a
number of the prominent members of
the organization, who regaled the as
semblage with stories and anecdotes
on the early days in California.
The affair was in the nature of an
outing for the members of "45' and as
such no formality was tolerated, each
one present being requested to forget
all troubles and cares for few hours
and enjoy himself. Needless to say
this request was complied with to the
letter, and as a result it is probable
that last evenings affair will be re-
peated soon.
Frank Cotter acted as toastmaster of
the evening and called upon the fol-
lowing, all of whom responded: An
thony Schwamm, Harry Lelande, Ed
ward Meserve, Billy" Hammel, F. J.
Palomares, Eugene Biscailuz, DR.. d.
W. Edelman, M. Silverberg and Henry
Brodek.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-07-29
Club News

Music, humors and characteristics
of the American negro in the time
"befo' de wah'' formed the keynote
to a delightful paper read by Mrs.
John w. Mitchell at the roof garden
entertainment given by the Young Wo-
mems Christian association last night.
Mrs Mitchell is a southerner and
remembers distinctly the thousand
amusing features of the old-time slave.
The up-to-date negro shares in few of
the characteristics which made the
"ole black nanny so beloved by the
grownups and children alike. She has
collected q number of amusing stories
and tells them with a native wit and
q delightful imitation of the planta-
ton negros dialect. Her elucidation
of the rabbits foot lucky charm"
amused her hearers, as did also the
description of the way "a niger steals
chickens"
Following the reading of this paper
Mrs. Mitchell sang a number of the
weird religious and shouting songs,
explaining first that it was impos-
sible for one voice to give anything
like the actual impression which a
group of banjo playing negroes could
give with their rich, sympathetic
voices.
Alexander Mcclure assisted Mrs.
Mitchell at the piano and caught. the
difficult, almost lncompreneISlVe
syncopation of the songs with remark
able skill. Mr.. Mcclure is pianist of
high attainments, but few musicians
of the greatest culture are able to
grasp so adequately the vagaries of
this negro folk music. His accompan-
iments carried the swing and rhythm
SO necessary to the complete exposition
of Mrs. Mitchell's songs, and the pro-
gram was thoroughly enjoyed by the
listeners
The roof garden is picturesque and
presented a cozy scene last night with
many plants, cushions and bright
lights all about.
The Political Equality league execu-
tive board will meet this afternoon in
the new headquarters in the Story
building.
The State Federation of Women's
Clubs executive board met yesterday
for an all day meeting at the island
home of Mrs. Russell j. Waters, presi-
dent of the State Federation. Many
of the members in attendance remained
as house guests for the night.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-07-29
SENTENCE SUSPENDED

AS the result of a war being waged
by the city prosecutors office against
all improper postal picture cards be-
Ing displayed in the stores, Mrs r.
Iokada, proprietor of a North Main
street postal card store, was given a
suspended sentence of SIS or Is days
yesterday by Police Judge williams.
Several arrests have been made with
IN the last few days and in a few cases
the violators have been given severe
dnes.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-07-29

Thursday afternoon. Miss Luentzel,
who will become the bride of Craig
C. Horton August 81, is one of the
most popular of the summer brides
elect, and many charming affairs have
been given in her honor during the
past few weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Anderson, who
have been the guests of Mrs. Ander-
sons parents, Mr. and Mrs. William
Totten, of West Thirty-fifth street for
several weeks, have gone to Constan-
tinople, Turkey, where Mr.. Anderson
has taken a position as treasurer OF
the Robert college.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-07-29
vIOLATORS OF R0OMING
HOUSE LAWS ARE FINED

Seventy-eight violators of the ordi-
nance requiring a tax on rooming
houses and the ordinance regulating
the keeping of registers were arraigned
before Police Judge Williams yesterday
and given fines of from 81 to $5.
The fines imposed depended upon
the number of rooms in the rooming
house and the amount of delinquent IL
cense tax due. Almost all of those ar
raigned in court had excuses to offer
for their infraction of the law but few
of them escaped with suspended sent
ences,
Los Angeles herald., 1910-07-29
HUNTER BIS ElNEp

Allie Lay, a young man living in the
San Fernando valley, was taken into
the county Jail yesterday afternoon
charged with killing a female deer. He
was arraigned before Judge Summer
field and, pleading guilty to the charge,
was fined $25.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-07-29
CHILD NARROWLY
ESCAPES FROM CAR
TWo-Year-0Id Confused by GIar-
ing Headlight Stands
on Track
EMERGENCY BRAKE APPLIED
Baby Scratched by Fender as the
Train Comes to a Stop
Beside Him
EMERGENCY BRAKE APPLIED

Toddllng along the tracks with a
bunch of wild flowers clasped in his
hands, Francis Williams, the 2-year-
old son of f. j. Williams of Rose hill,
became confused at the brilliant head
light of a rapidly approaching Pasa-
dena short line car shortly after z
o'clock last night, and stood as IL In
a trance while the heavy train bore
down on him.
Motorman Van Hee sounded the
whistle repeatedly and when he real
ICED that the child was dazed and un-
able to move, threw on the emergency
brakes and brought the car to stop
within a car length. The fender bare
1y touched the child and knocked 1t
down. The little fellow escaped with
a slight laceration on it's forehead.
The quick stop made by Motorman
Van Hee in charge of car No. 329, is
one of the most remarkable In the his
tory of the Pacific Electric company
The car was running at speed OF 30
miles an hour when the carman saw
the child on the track. The motorman
thought the little fellow would heed
the whistle warnings and did not
diminish the speed until the car was
less than two car lengths away from
the dazed child. Van Hee gave one
more frantic pull at the whistle cord
and when the infant failed to move the
motorman shut off the power, then
threw on the emergency brakes.
MOTHER HYsTERICAL
With n grinding of brake shoes
against wheels, the car bounded as II
ii was running on the ties and came to
a stop with a jolt that snapped off
the whistle and threw the passengers
sprawling in the aisles. The car was
stopped within sixty feet after the
brakes were applied Had Van Hee
DELAYED Just one second in applying the
brakes the child would probably have
been hurled to death, as the fender
barely touched it when the car came
to q stop.
Mrs. williams, it seems, was en-
gagged in preparing supper and had
missed the child just a few moments
before the approach of the car She
began a search for him and ran to
the track, which is within a short dis
tance of her home, and saw the lad
topple over in front of the car. She
ran screaming to him and clasped him
in her arms. When she found he was
uninjured she became hysterical, but
soon recovered her composure and car
ried the child home, where the slight
wound was bandaged.
Although the passengers aboard the
car were jostled about considerably
none was injured.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-07-29
CHARGES CHILD DEsERTIoN

Andrew Kerr, driver for the City
Transfer company, was arrested yes
terday morning on charge of aban-
donment of his child, preferred against
him by his wife, Gertrude Kerr. He
was arraigned before Police Judge Will
liams who set his preliminary hearing
for August 4 at 10 o'clock. He is in
the city Jail in default of $500 cash
BAIL
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1910-04-23

quiencs lrjos n psebar lo~ eargos for
mulados. pusisrsa - manifesto d. ana
manora indadahie q. falta dc rexpcio
{ inSnbordinasioa , 90 negiIccneia IA
Il eumplimicnto DC sns deberes-
Dos d. esos cnpinados habisn Sldo
corregidos an.orsernentc por faltas an,
logas y Il iersero - ellOs. q sea Pairi-
clio Arriaga, q aEies favOrecia su bur-
M concncta aEtcvisr ha sido tamhien
IA ks dcstitnciGn nor ha-
her profcrido sraxos Amcnazanies dc>-
pueS de- haber prestado su declaration.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1910-04-23
Del Consolidate

lIahiendoss investigate por u depar-
tAmeuio dc Sanidad, uaa queJa presen.
iada u cSia Lcfatura. IN contra De- doc
tor Francisco a. Gc'aara, de que L.
MIA N su caadra Dc Ssn;arcc. yarios
cahallos con muerrno. roSnlia que dichos
cahalloS no padccen de- dieha enfcrme-
dad. Sino De simple catarro.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1910-04-23
Una investigation

La investigation seguida pOr la de
nuncia de- los emplcadOs del manico-
mio Patricio Arriaga, Arturo Calderon
y Miguel Torres, tcrmin6 en- el dia
de aver acordandoSe por el Director de
Sandal. Beneficencia Y Correcciones,
la destituci6n de dichos tres empleados,
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1910-04-23
FL Carnaval

FL numerO dc aanaRa de esta popular
revista trae foiograbados de rigurosa
actualidad y carseatEras originalisimas.
FL texto IS en- extreme ameDo.
Lea usted M Carnaval". de mana
ma.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1910-04-23
Sc deSea

termno mas la Ofcna de Co
cuadados de
edfHo adecuadO de situaci6D c6ntrica
Para mas detaes deben digrse E. IT,
Inspector de CoreOs
San Juar PO r co.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1910-04-23

Nueva York ssbadO-ComUncan te la ilabnia Ia PRISON
da general Fsstenoz efe del partiso ndepmdnte de Ia
raza dc ,lo aczado de promoyer los graves des6rdees
que colapr0netdo sacramento la paz de la repblica
Dicess que Estnoz pasao por las