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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-31

Retail Merchants Association was held
at o'clock Tuesday afternoon at the
city council rooms for the specific pur-
pose of settling question which for
the past few weeks has risen among
the local members of the association,
regarding the assistance furnished to
the local firemen for the Labor day
sports on Monday. Sept. s..
A clause in the agreement of the
Merchants Association refers to as
sisting any local association or giving
premiums for any fair. The commit
tee from the f1remen, whose duty it
was to solicit funds for prizes, met
with many reverses from the mer-
chants In general due to the fact that
should they give to the firemen OF
anybody else they would be subject tC
a fine by the association. Rather than
enter into any confliction with the as
ISOLATION, the merchants have refrain
ed from giving any contributions.
Many of the merchants felt that CIV
ing to the firemen was a different mat
ter than specified by the agreement
and personally they felt as though il
was duty to give a certain sum tc
the fire ladies. 1t was these progress
sive merchants who called the meeting
yesterday.
The attendance was good and all ex-
pressed their views on the subject. AL
were in favor of giving to the firemen's
celebration and it was so voted at the
meeting. Now the merchants are ready
to assist and desire to do so, for they
appreciate the work of the firemer
and want to take part in the celebra.
ton by aiding.
mems muster for Labor day are being
distributed in the city and vicinity
The sporting events will be held or
Elm street and everybody is welcome
to join in the celebration. There will be
plenty of amusement for ALL
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-31
COMPULSORY SERVICE
For the British Is Best Thing for Al
Says Lord Esher.

London. Aug. 31.-LOrd Esther. one OF
the leading authorities in the British
army and heretofore consistent sup
porter of the volunteer system, in ar
article printed today says he feels that
the days of the volunteer are number
ed and that the time has come fol
compulsory service in the army. The
lack of necessary recruits for the ter
ritorial force which Minister of War
Haldane established on the advice OF
Lord Esher. is responsible for his lord
ships change of mind.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-31
Lakeside Campmeeting.

The campmeeting at Lakeside is now
at it's best. Fine weather is bringing
out a good attendance. About e
preachers have been on the ground
Mondays arrivals were: Rev. o. r.
jerks of Chicago; Rev. c. o. Farm
ham of Lynn, Mass: Rev. J. A. Wood
worth of Bangor: Rev. A. W. Taylor
and Rev S. A. Evans of Richmond
and Rev. F. l.. Litchfield of Allen s
Corner, Free Baptists.
Rev. Mr.. jerks opened his Bible
school Tuesday morning. It proved tt
be very interesting and helpful. The
school will be held every morning dur
ing the remainder of the session.
The meetings thus far have been q
success. Four persons have been bap-
tized.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-31
And He Took the
Conductors Money.

One of the motormen on the Water
vile & Oakland line. was relieved OF
considerable change Tuesday morning
by one of the sleight- of hand artists
He had just started on his car. and
had his change in his coat pocket
which hung down below the coat in
plan sight of the pickpocket. The
thief did slick job and cut the lining
just enough for the change to run out
The motorman missed his money but
had no clue. The same old story.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-31

The game scheduled between Vassal-
bOro and Camp kennebec for the af-
ternoon did not materialize. the Vas
salboro team falling to put in an ap
pearance. The Camp Kennebec team
divided forces and amused themselves
for about six innings.
The games for today will be Fort
Preble VS.. Oakland at 10 A. NJ. and
Faireld VS.. Oakland at p. NJ. Good
games are expected. at least the teams
will try to make them interesting for
the crowd
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-31

The remains of the late Mrs. Nellie
F. Towle, aged So. were brought to
this city Tuesday afternoon from Low
ell. Mass. and taken to North Vassal-
boro. where the funeral service was
held from the Methodist church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-31

Mrs. George Bolduc of Pine street
was taken to the Augusta General
hospital Tuesday afternoon, to under
go an operation. She was accompanied
by William Toulouse. clerk to the
overseers of the poor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-31

Mrs. w. p. Toulouse. Miss Jennie
and Lachance and Miss Emma Tou-
louise of Clouthier's store. have gone
to New York. where they will attend
! the fall openings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-31
FORT PREBLE

Three-base hit-Moore. Two-base hits
Allen. Gould. Stolen bases-Fairfield 8.
Struck out-By Moore I. by Leavitt 2, by
Lane 5. Double play-Tilton to Rawson
to McDonough. Hit by pitched ball-Mc-
Donough 2. Passed ball-Laffen 2. Base
on balls-Of Moore 1, off Leavitt ., off
Sacrifice fly-Wilson. Umpire. Wilson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-31

The Singer Sewing Machine Co. has
moved from it's former quarters on
lower Main street to the store recently
vacated by F. A. Hartman, the jew
eler
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-31

Mr.. and Mrs. George S. Stevenson.
who have been visiting in Nova Scotia.
have returned to their home in this
| city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-31

J.. F. WEIGH Of Bangor. who for
many years has been clerk of course
at the Eastern Maine fair. was in the
city Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-31

Mr.. and Mrs. George Simpson and
family have returned from a two
weeks visit at Capitol Island.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-31
MERCHANTS ARE WILLING
And Will Assist Firemen in Their La
Dor Day Celebration.

A special meeting of the waterviIle
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-31
WATERv LIE.

Horace Newentam of Greenyille was
visiting friends i'll the city Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-31
JOHN sRoWN DAY.
Fully $4,000 People Expected Today al
osawatomie, Kan.

Osawatomie, Kan. Aug. a0.--Celebra :
tjOp vf the anniversary of the day
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-31

Rev. 4. P. Williams of Searsport was
visitor in the city Tuesday. taking
in the fair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-31

Miss Marion Luce of Portland il
visiting her mother in this city
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-31

Sheriff Getchell of Augusta was in
the city Tuesday on business
Evening journal., 1910-11-08
BALLOT BATTLE ON;
LARGE VOTE is POLLED

newspaper attack ON Gillis evidently
has proved boomerang.
There also was some cutting report
ed i'm the Fourth Representative dis
trict, where Dr. j. w. Bastian, Re-
publican. ana Dr. r. o Cooper Demo-
crat are opposing each other Tor the
Legislature There is cutting Of
Cooper by some Democrats who are
disgruntled over the way the Demo-
cratic primaries were conducted i'm
that district and the tactics used by
the liquor organization TO defeat Mr..
Dempsey for the nomination. To-day
the liquor men We're out In force i'm
the First and Third wards working
for Cooper and urging Republicans
TO cut Bastian. Some of the liquor
men We're acting as runuers 10 get ont
the Democratic vote. and others were
acting as watchers throughout the
district Reports of much Democratic
money being used in the district We're
received AT Republican headquarters
and watchers were put on the trail
of the men supposed to be handing
out the fodder
Reports received 10y the Republican
aud Democratic headquarters and az
the Department of Elections at noon
were that a heavy vote bad been poll
ed during the morning. Both parties
had plenty OF runners on the job TO
urge the voters to cast their ballots.
No Reports OF Trouble.
State Chairman Edmund Mitchell
lof the Republican Committee said
shortly before noon that no trouble
/ had been reported from anywhere. He
said the Democratic plan of making
eleventh hour arrests At Laurel had
| stimulated the Republicans to greater
activity than ever there. All the pre-
! hminary reports received at head
quarters. Colonel Mitchell said, were
most favorable to the Republicans.
Early this afternoon a report of condi-
tions at noon was expected from every
district in the State.
State Chairman Thomas +. Bayard
/ of the Democratic Committee was at
his office In the dupont building all
morning, keeping in touch with the
situation Mr.. Bayard at noon said he
had received no reports OF trouble, and
he had heard that everything was go
ing along quietly. Reports of heavy
voting had been made, he said. Mr..
Bayard said he had no important news
from down the State
At the Department of Elections al
noon Lambert J. Foulk, secretary OF
the Department said that everything
seemed to be going along smoothly
The Department had no complaints OF
trouble. he said. and the polls gener-
ally were opened as early as possible
the details Of organization, etc, hay
ing caused little delay here and
there.
The election officers this year and
their clerks seem TO be men able tC
handle the situation without delaying
the voters any more than is necessary
u Members of the Department of Elec.
tions had cabs in readiness to respond
TO any calls, and they made a tour oil
some of the districts during the morn.
ing.
At the offices of the Anti-Saloor
League the young women stenograph-
ers were in command. The Rev J. NJ
Arters. Caleb r. Burchenal and other
"dry" leaders were out in rural New
Evening journal., 1910-11-08

the Republican sunshine. And the
battle of ballots was on. While the
polls are supposed TO have been
opened at 73O O'Clock, in many dis
tricts It was o'clock this morning
before the officers were ready to pass
out the ballots. This was due to
The many .prellminaries TO be OBJ
served.
Al the start fhis morning there
We're many voters waiting at the poll
ing places, particularly in ths close
ly-pOpulated districts south Of Eighth
street At one Third ward polling
place twenty-five ballots We're cast
within a very short time, and they
were about evenly divided between
Republicans and Democrats.
Voters Cut Tickets.
Reports received from some of the
districts by Republican headquarters
during the morning We're that some
cutting was going on, but the best
estimate was that the cutting on both
sides was averaging and that there
was not much advantage in it either
way. In one district on the East
side it was reported that sixteen
Democrats had cut their ticket and
voted for Harry T. ellis. Republican,
Tor Representative. The Democratic
Evening journal., 1910-11-08
HEAVY VOTING
OUTSIDE CITY
Republicans Predict Easy Vic
tory For Party Through
out County

AS soon as the polls opened in the
country districts this morning thee
was a general rush to vote. BY .
O'Clock in many of the districts over
one-third of the registered voters had
voted. An hour later some districts
reported that one-half the entire
number had voted.
In New Castle there was lively
time. Despite the orders of the local
trolley road William w. Leach de-
clined to work to-day. Instead OF be-
ing ringing up fares on a trolley car
he was bringing in Democrats and
Republicans to vote for Republicans.
Early reports indicated that New
Castle hundred would vote wet. IT
was also said that voters are cutting
Boyd in favor of Wilson for the Leg
islature. Leach and A. " L. George,
Republican candidate for recorder of
deeds, were active at the polls.
James w. Foster said the Second
district of the hundred will go forty
Republican
From Middletown came the news
that the Republicans are holding their
own in the Port Penn and Odessa dis
tricts and will roll up a majority I'M
Middletown Republican success was
predicted by the party leaders.
Evening journal., 1910-11-08
MISS INGERSOLL A
WORKER AT THE POLLS

BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
NEW YORK. Nov S.-Miss Maud
IngersoI, daughter Of the late Colonel
Robert G. Ingersoll was one of fifty
women. who to-day acted as nom
partisan watchers at the voting places
under the auspices Of the Equality
League Of Self-supporting Women.
Although stin suffe ing from an in
jury received in a recent fall from her
lfbrse, Miss Ingersol insisted on TAX
ing her place with the other watchers
and was assigned TO the polling place
I'm the Twelfth Assembly district home
of Charles F. Murphy. the Tammany
leader. Miss Ingersoll reported a:
D 45 this morning and announced her
intention of staying till the last ballot
is counted.
Hundreds OF other women were out
taking an active part in the campaign
among them Mrs II. r. p. Belmont
and Mrs. Clarence Mackey. A number
of prominent society and Suifaget,'
/ leaders. donated automobiles in whicl
lunches were carried to the womel
watchers.
Evening journal., 1910-11-08
STRIKE TALK
OFF FOR DAY
Calling Out Of New York
Transfers Has Been
Postponed
EXPRESS COMPANIES
ARE STANDING PAT

BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
NEW YORK. Nov. S--The election
intervening to-day postponed for at
least day. the calling out Of a geu-
eral teamsters strike in New York.
No meetings are scheduled to-day by
either the express drivers or tho
express companies, but lot of scored
work is being done.
Tomorrow the executive council or
the International brotherhood oe
Transfers vii least the die one way or
the other. The strikers think the docis-
ion will be for general strike. calling
out about 10000 teamsters IN groater
New York. Merchants are hopeful.
however. that the pressure they ara
exerting on the express compenles
will force the latter to recede from
their position and open the way for
arbitration Of the trouble.
The express companies are prac-
tically alone in their position. which
is still refusal even to promise this
strikers that none of them viii be dis
charged for having Joined the strike.
This is now the only guarantee de-
manded by the strikers. that OF the
recognition of the union being waived.
with the understanding that Il be ono
of the points arbitrated.
Both Mayor Gaynor and the Merch-
ants Association arc urging the exs
press companies to concede this point.
The only visible sign OF the strike
to-day was the shortage OF taxicabs.
nearly 1900 chauffeurs having joinec
In a sympathetic strike. It is prob
able that they viii take advantage Of
the situation to seek better conditions
Of employment for themselves, IN
which event nearly all OF the taxicah
drivers are expected TO go out.
The strikers case Is now in the
hands OF Samuel Gompers. president
s OF the American Federation of Labor
{ Daniel j. Tobin. president OF the In
81 ternational brotherhood of Teamsters
& having been called to ST. Louis.
Evening journal., 1910-11-08
CHARGE OF CORRUPTION
At MOCK Fl EGE4E00s! IE;GH40s.

BY United Press Leased Special Wire
PfTTSBURG, Nov S-Loca I
suffragettes arc 4 .dignant to-day>9ver
the charges Of corruption puH shing
IN "antagonistic papers" this .Jrning.
Alleging that only a little more than
half the votes polled at the womans 3
mock election yesterday were record
ed in the final count. 80 that a plur-
ality could be shown for William n.
Berry. the keystone candidate for
governor. the publications charge tho
women with purposely innaccurate
accounting Of the ballots. In the
final returns made public to-day tho
women showed preference for Berry,
his total being GIT TO 100 for Teners
the Republican candidate. Five other
candidates were given a SCATTERING
vote, totalling 146.
Evening journal., 1910-11-08
NO VOTE FOR
MINT employees

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
GEORGETOWN, Del. Nov. S.-The
appeal against Minos Boyce. which
occupied the attention of the cou-t
until 10 o'clock last night, was sus-
tanned by Judge Conrad and his name
ordered stricken from the registration
list Mr. Royce is an employe of the
government in the Mint at Philadel-
Nhia and has been vftiag Acre lOr the
lpast seventeen years. - was de-
! prived OF his right TO vote y the festi-
mony that be did not intend to make
this his home unless he lost his po-
sition
The appeal Of Thomas w. Mumford
was withdrawn by Daniel j Layton,
Jr on the g ound that the notice was
not served by the one making the ap-
peal Mumford is also an eaploye
of the Mint
Evening journal., 1910-11-08
GREAT REPUBLICAN
VOTE In PHILADELPHIA

BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
PHILADELPHIA. Nov. S.-The pos
sibility of a street car strike. which
might prevent many voters from
reaching their homes from work in
time to cast their ballots, caused an
Wsually early tide to the polls. Des-
pite an early morning rain, a heavy
vote was cast.
Police reports during the early
hours indicated that the election was
proceeding smoothly, with few out
breaks such as occurred at the city
election a year ago. Republican lead
ers declared that the predictions Of
their chairman with regard 10 plurali-
ties would be exceeded From the
early reports, it was estimated that
Tener would have a plurality over
Berry. the Keystone candidate. of APP
proximately $4,000 in this city
In spite of the heavy early vote il
1t not believed that the total poll OF
the city will exceed 100000.
Evening journal., 1910-11-08
Work Slick Democratic
Trick Down at Dover

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
DOVER. Del. Nov. S.-The Alice
Republicans, who are supporting the
Democratic legislative candidates in
the effort TO defeat Senator DUPONT,
managed to vote illiterate electors "a
q novel maner to-day. They gave
each typewriter slip TO be handed
to both voters assistants reading as
follows
II desire to vote the Republican
ticket except that ] want to vote for
William Pennewill for Senator, VIII
liam A. Wise for Representative, John
Linn Pratt. for Clerk Of the Peace"
Republican Judge George NJ. Jones
I'm the First of the Fifth district OBJ
iected to written instructions or mes
sages to voters assistants and 10 9th
ers accompanying these voters re-
spending for them.
Inspector Donoho, Democrat, how
Evening journal., 1910-11-08
AUTOS CARRY
KENT VOTERS

Special 90 THE EVENING JOURNAL.
DOVER, Del, Nov. S.-The contest
between Messrs Richardson and Walls
for Senator in theaFirst Kent district
developed into an automobile race this
morning. When the Democratic COM
miItees automobiles discharged carr
goes at the Court House. the Repub-
li'an committees cars would follow
them. Then there would be a race
back to the farms or Oyster Dis
tricts" where the oystermen hold the
balance of power to hustle other vot-
ers to the poles. Dover never saw such
a conflict
Evening journal., 1910-11-08

ever, admitted the instructions, de-
Gliding that the intent of the voter
must be taken.
Special TO THE EVENING JOURNAL
MILFORD. Del. Nov S.-Will give
ono hundred and fifty majority in
the First District more than ever
for the Republicans.
NJ. l.. DAVIS,
Republican County Chairman Of sus-
sex.
Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
GEORGETOWN, Del. Nov. s.
From indications in this district at
twelve o'clock the county will give a
good Democratic majority.
JAS. NJ. TUNNELL,
Democratic County Chairman Of Sus-
sex
Evening journal., 1910-11-08
HEAVY VOTE
IN MARYLAND

BY United Press Leased Special Wire
BALTIMORE, Md. Nov. S.-Condi-
tlons al 10 O'Clock this morning were
that the heaviest vote ever pOlled in
the State was being cast for an of
year" The day is ideal for voting.
clear and just a tinge to the atmos-
phere. Interest in this State centers i'm
the election of the congressional can
didates. There are no State or muni-
cipal officers being voted for I'm Bal
timore city there are four loans for
municipal improvements. The voters
got out early. The Democrats are all
ready claiming five out Of the six dis
ricts. The Republicans declared they
viii have at least three of the six con-
gressmen In the third district the vote
Of George KONG, Democratic congress
siOnal candidate, is being heavily cut
down by Robert j. Fields Socialist
Evening journal., 1910-11-08
,nIy Formally In Georgia.

BY United Press Leased Special Wirr.
ATLANTA. Nov. S.--With only con-
gressional candidates up and with no
opposition to the Democratic ticket.
the election In Georgia to-day was
merely formality There is fighr
I'm the Fifth district where William
S. Howard succeeds Lon r. Living
ston. In tho Eighth. William M. How
ard and Samuel j. Tribble both claim
the Democratic nomination and ara
running against each other. The
chances appear TO favor Howard'u
election
Evening journal., 1910-11-08
EnrI, voting In Camden.

BY United Press Leased Special Wire
CAMDEN, n. J.. Nov. S.-There was
a light hail storm this morning and
weather conditins are threatening.
The heaviest vote known in years was
cast early this morning at some Of the
polling places one-third Of the vote
being in before o o'clock. Interest is
manifested in the CUBE material and
congressional results.
Evening journal., 1910-11-08
Lirht Vote i'm South CnroIina.

BY United Press Leased Special Wire
COLUMBIA. S. c., Nov. S.-With no
opposition to the Democratic tickets,
either State or Congressional. very
light vote was cast in South Carolina
to-day. c.. l.. Blease. ti-prohibition-
ist was chosen governor, while G. A.
Smith, prohibitiOnist was made lieu
tenant governor South Carolina re-
turned seven Democrats to the House.
the only change being i'm the second
district when J. f. Byrens succeeds j..
o. III. Patterson.
Evening journal., 1910-11-08
TAFT coNertTrIlTFs ulRDNo.

Ry United presr Leased Special VFo
crciNNArl Nae soon .fnr arriving 81 Cincinnati 70
ro ftdoH ra Soma th following telegram go Warren g.
Harding. o Marion.
% oousraniac you your eonddru oonrass SO
the to-day. commended Yourself
your fellow citizens eaecusty lniod Republican
ranks fo. future contests.
tsimedj w. H TAFT
Evening journal., 1910-11-08
HEAVY Early Voting in Chicago.

BY United Press Leased Specia, Wire.
CHICAGO. Nov. S.-With' ideal
weather conditions prevailing. an un-
usually heavy early vote was cast in
Chicago to-day. This was especially
true in the industrial sections OF the
city. where political leaders reported
that almost eve-y laborer and factory
worker went TO the polls before Z
o'clock.
Evening journal., 1910-11-08
RIe y0rr r0n N00nnNM MILs0N.

TRENTON Nov. s-Woodroo wilson receiving phonon.
support Trenton and the whole Democratic uckot s
gaining in many Of the words 1hc Republicans frankly admit
their inability o forecast the result and adait falling of Or
N, vote for their candidates
Evening journal., 1910-11-08
POLLS CLOSE AT SIX
O'CLOCK TONIGHT

Polling places for to-day's
election close at 6 o'clock this
evening. Many voters some
how have gained the impression
that the polls close at Z o'clock.
Such an Impression Is errOn-
eous, a. the polls will close
promptly at 6 O'clock.
Evening journal., 1910-11-08
RANnIrs non nAnn KArrr.

sy United Press Leased re-.m wfe
BEATTiE, Kansas Nov sF,, anda robbed the vault
so.r running arht Win score msreoplc which
shan sfty shots vere exchanged aaa Of @o bandits
wounded
Evening journal., 1910-11-08
FI'NFRAL on J. m. LOWBFR.

The funeral Of John w. Lowber, who
died Sunday, aged 10 years. will be
held al his late residence, No. 23S
North Harrison street. ON Wednesday
afternoon, at 2 o'clock. Interment will
be made in Riverview Cemetery.
Evening journal., 1910-11-08
KNoN cotLD NOT yoI. N riTrsnrRG.

PlTTsBuRG Pa. No,. Oiled Secretary cf State p.
Knox said to exclaimed 'ioy upon discovering that
no could here. The 'eit later iu the day
bis home Valley Forge Whether d, bad registered
forgot about t conld ha asceraln.d.
Evening journal., 1910-11-08
Many Cut Tickets are Cast
"Some Fodder" Passed
During Morning Hours
PlRTYL EADERS HEAR
ELECTION IS QUIET

"Democatic weather. muttered
more than one early-9ising voter this
morning as he beheld the drizzling
rain andf the ominous clouds Not
long aftef the polls opened. however,
the Democratic clouds gave way to