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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-03
THE PRESIDENT
Will Have 0verhau|ing Of
All Departments.
Experts 10 Put Each on Purely
Business Foundation.
Gossip Arising Over Sec. BaIIinger's
Position In Politics.

Beverly. Mass, Aug. president
Taft today took the first steps in the
plan for bringing about greater bust.
ness efficiency in the different depart-
ments of the government and thus eff
fectlng wide economies by sending to
Washington four sets of experts who
are to make preliminary study OF the
situation and submit a program for
carrying forward the work. Some one
or THESE plans or perhaps parts of all
OF them may be accepted. The plans
to be submitted, however, are to be in
the nature of competitive bids.
The President has been given an an
preparation of 100000 for the purpose
of investigation departmental methods.
1t is proposed that some executive of
hcer in each department and indie
pendent bureau at Washington will be
designated to serve on commission
which will cooperate with the experts
IN bringing about the big reform The
undertaking is volumnious and the
PRESIDENT wants to get it under way
at the earliest possible moment. The
inquiry will not be devoted so much
to cutting off clerk here and there.
out to formulate an entirely new
structure of methods wherever present
practice seems to demand such treat
ment
This is the first time that a Presi-
dent of the United States has had an
appropriation to make inquiries of the
KIND now contemplated The Presj-
dent already has taken up the sub
Ject of the department estimates for
the next fiscal year and has served
notice upon the different department
chiefs that their figures must be held
down to the lowest possible consistent
with good service. Mr.. Tafts position
Is said to be the same as it was last
year on this point when the depart
mental estimates were cut several mil
lions of dollars
General Leonard Wood. chief of staff
OF the army. spent some time with the
President this afternoon going over the
estimates for the army next year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-03
IN COAL REGIONS.
CONTINUED from Page One.)

Col Roosevelt stopped him. Kav-
anaugh didn't know who he was, but
ne was willing to talk with the pleas
ant hammered stranger. He talked in
such an interesting way of life in
Dickon city CBoroush) as viewed by a
miner. that the ex-President took him
by the arm and the two walked down
the street. Il want to go home and
talk with YOU" said he and Kavanaugh
agreed. They walked up a side street
to small frame house. Kavanaugh
led the colonel in and sat down on
the porch. Then he went inside and
brought Mrs. Kavanaugh out and the
two little Kavanaughs
The former President spent an hour
there. They talked of the amusements
which Dickson City Borough provided for
the young folks. Everybody agreed that
dance halls run in connection with sa-
looms are a bad thing. But it is impor-
tant that the young people be allowed to
dance under proper conditions" said Col
Roosevelt
Col Roosevelt, still unrecognized. walk
ed back up the main street. but was fl
nally detected by John FRESHMAN, a ven
Then Col. Roosevelt had to fight his
way through the crowd He stopped long
enough. however. to give nickel to each
of three little boys. They forgot all
about him and rushed into the store for
candy.
Aged John Pressman by this time had
caught up with the procession. II know
all about you. Mr. Roosevelt" he said
m an old Republican from New York
state You're a mighty fine man" The
frankness of this compliment did not
abash the colonel. ssho shook hands
warmly. Pressman put the question that
no man. however great. had dared to
ask
How about 1922" he asked sturdIy.
WHAT Col Roosevelt exploded
I'm going to vote for you in 1872"
FRESHMAN insisted. What about it?'
The colonel replied automatically: 81
consider that to be leading question"
Then he escaped
When Col. Roosevelt returned to Scran-
ton he met John Mitchell. former pres-
dent of the United Mine Workers of
America, and went with him to the home
OF Bishop Hogan of the Roman Catholic
church for dinner
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-03
I'm NOT RESIGNlNG,v
sec. sallinger Will Stay ,as Long A.
President Wants Him.

chicago. Aug. 2.-Secretary Ballinger
today denied that his conference yes
teroay with Senator Crane in Mime
apoiiS, Mimi. related to or would be
followed by his resignation. He said
the matter discussed was not even Of
direct interest to him. He denounced
his foes in strong language. and said
he intended to ignore them entirely
HIS denial was issued after reading
the dispatches from Beverly. which in
dlcated that Senator Cranes mission
to the West was to carry the hint that
MT Ballinger would aid the party In
the forthcoming elections by with
drawing at this time
There's no resignation on the card,
l can tell YOU" was Mr.. Ballingers re-
ply to this.
Continuing, he said:
i am simply on my way to the
coast for a little rest Some of them
want me to make my rest permanent.
but 1t will not be as long as President
Iaft is satisfied. I met Senator Crane
yesterday morning through no ar
rangement of mine and the matter we
discussed-politics. of course-was
nothing which interested me directly at
all. Mr.. Crane wished to consult me on
the matter and came where / was
guess he's gone back East now.
"Ali this vicious attack by unscrupu-
lous men backed by newspapers with
even less scruples falls off my back
like water off a ducks back. They
never will induce me to resign"
The secretary said he intended to
leave for the West tonight
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-03
AT HILLSGROVE, r. |.
Extra Heats Necessary in Each Of tn.
Three Blue Ribbon Events.

Hillsgrove. r. l.. Aug. Extra
heats were necessary in all three
events of the second days racing of
the Blue Ribbon meet here TODAY.
Ideal weather favored the sport and a
large crowd witnessed IA holly con-
tested heats before the winners were
decided.
Gold Star, owned by H. r. Douglas,
New London. Conn. after dropping thu
first two heats, gave the best exhibit
ton of the day by taking the next
three heats and the race. Porter Oil
filter showed great endurance in the
PIG trot. Having won the first heat
he fell back in the next two. only to
come back strong. taking the next two
heats and first money. Gallagher had
no trouble in winning the free for all
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-03
A FORMAL DENIAL
OF Meeting Of Taft and Roosevelt at
Griscom's Summer Home.

Bridgeport, Conn. Aug 2-Denial
was made by Former Ambassador
Lloyd c. Griscom this afternoon Of the.
story printed in the Bridgeport Post
today to the effect that President Taft
and Former President Roosevelt had
accepted invitations TO meet at Mr.
Griscom's summer home at Black Rock
at an early date. Mr.. Grscom said he
had made no such arrangements and
tint the story was news to him. He
further said that he did not coptemp-
late extending any such invitations
lat the moment" He added, however.
that he would not say that the Presi-
dent and Col. Roosevelt would not meet
at his home some time. but that he
had not made any arrangements for
such meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-03
DR.. Lyons
PERFECT
Tooth Powder
cleanses, preserves and beau
titles the teeth and imparts
purity and. fragrance to the
breath. Mothers should teach
the little ones its daily, USE S.
GRAND, TRUNK MEN '"
WIN ALL THEIR POINTS
Continued from Page One.)

of the Rutland Railway, a road in the
same territory and not that of the Can
adam Pacific which will only apply to
the Grand Trunk system.
President Garretson of the eonduc-
tors and President Lee of the train
men both declare that they are salts
fed with the terms of the settlement
Both pay a, high tribute to Mackenzie
King, and Sir Frederick Borden. the
two cabinet ministers who worked as
siduously in; bringing the parties to-
gether. , -->
Nothing is stated in the agreement in
regard to pensions and Mr.. Garretson
is authority that the matter was not
mentioned during the negotiations. The
belief of the men is that they will be
restored to their pension rights y
Messrs. Garretson and Lee left to-
night for St Louis.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-03
Waterways Convention Wants Him.

Providence, r. l., Aug 2.-Althoueh
there is little hope now that President
Taft will change his mind and attend
the waterways convention here the last
of this month, Col. George II. Webb
director of the convention. sent a letter
70 the President Tuesday. outlining ad-
oitlonal reasons why his presence at
the meeting is needed
Col. Webb has communicated with
Cong. j. Hampton Moore of PhiIadel-
phia president of the Atlantic Deeper
Waterways Association. and efforts
will probably be made from that quar-
ter to have the President come.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-03
LIGHTNING KILLS CONDUCTOR
Or Westbrook EIeotrics and Injuries
Two Others-6urns Farm Buildings.


Portland. Me-. Aug. I'm severe
electrical storm and virtual cloudburst.
which struck Portland at noon today.
Harry Strout of westbrook, conduc-
tor on the. electric cars. was killed
while telephoning near Highland
square: George Adams. another con-
ductor on the Westbrook division. was
severely injured when telephoning on
Main street, and was removed to ms
home in serious condition. while
Perley Crockett. another westbrdok
motorman, was possibly fatally burn
ed In the same manner.
The house and out buildings OF
Lewis Bracket at South WindhAm
were struck by lightning. killing some
Of his stock and destroying the build
ings with about all OF their contents
The shower lasted only IS minuytes
but during that time "a of an Incl ~
rain fell. the majority 0f which f1fiies
in five rninutess The wind reached -
maximum velocity OF s. miles an hour
and the temperature dropped 1k de-
gracs La zs f{ III q MI Ssff c. ~ TIL
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-03
WIND AND HAIL
of Electrical Storm
That Sweeps Bangor.

Bangor. Me-, Aug. "A terrific cleo
trical storm swept over this section
Tuesday evening. accompanied By a
strong wind. torrents of rain and hail
that in some places covered the roads
several inches deep. Garden and field
crops were badly damaged and in
some localities entirely ruined. while
considerable damage was done by the
wind No reports have been received
of damage by lightning. but it is be-
lieved that the effects of the storm in
the surrounding country must have
been serious.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-03
KING AND QUEEN AT PARIS.
Lunch With Pres. FsiIieres on Way to
England.

Paris. Aug. king Alphonso OF
Spain and Queen Victoria. who are
stopping here en- route to England.
were the guests of President Fallieres
at a luncheon at Rambouillet Tuesday.
Premier BRAND and Minister of For
eign Affairs Pichon were present.
The King and Queen will spend the
night in Paris. returning to kam-
bouillet Wednesday to take luncheoh
with Sen"r SaenZ. Pena. president
elect Of Argentina. who is here as the
official guest of Pres. Fallieres.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-03
THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
Formally Open Their Annual Conven
ton at Quebec.

Quebec. Que. Aug. 2,-The formal
opening of tie annual convention of the
Order Of Knights of Columbus took
place here today. Addresses of welcome
were delivered by Mayor Droun and
others. The response was made by
James A. Flaherty. supreme knight
Services Were held at the Basilica.
where Right Rev. NJ. J. Fallon. bishop
of London, Ont. preached.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-03
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

\ Very severe electrical storm visited
Woodstock. n. B.. late Monday. several
places being struck by lightning A.
Hands house and barn on the Connell
road were burned. A horse persisted
in the file. William Shaw's house. six
miles up the st. John river. was de-
stroyed. as was barn with contents
across the river A barn in town was
fired by lightning but was saved.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-03

receiving instruction in administration
and in camp sanitation. Early Wednes-
day morning the real work will COM
mence and the remaining days Will
be extremely busy for 10th oihcers
aud mer.
All the men are anxious for the
mimic war to commence. despite the
fact that they know the work Will De
hard. The men alsr know that passes
will not be granted except in cases OF
urgent necessity ard that the number
Of extra duty men excused will be re-
duced to minimum. AS Lieut..
Colonel Newcomb said Monday there
will be very little play during the exer-
cisex fer ii is the aim eff the regular
army men to give the National Guard
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-03
Liberal Organ Says Pope
Sows What Is Reaped
By Following Advice Of Two
Spanish Cardinals.
Foreign Minister Charges Del Val
With DlIatory Tactics.

Madrid Aug. 1.-The Liberal press
oficialy denies the insinuations of the
Vatican that it only demanded the
withdrawal of the bill prohibiting fur
Their religious orders until the con-
cordat has been revised and also
points out that the bill in question did
not violate the concordat, which
recognizes only three orders.
Ell Liberal says Pope Plus X is now
sowing what is reaped in following
the advice of two Spanish cardinals.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-03

Medical inspection of one thousand five
year-old children in Surry, England, has
revealed the fact that those who had
several decayed teeth weighed on an
average of $50 pounds less than those
who had sound teeth.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-03

The Indianapolis News makes the
startling announcement that in Abys-
siria the wife is the boss of the house.
hold. But some people may be unable
to see the news value of such state
rncnt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-03

ried much so far about the result Of the
harvest More automobiles were Mcens-
ed there in the first six months Of the
year than during all Of 1909.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-03
WELL PROTECTED.

Continued from Page Oneo
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-03

The Hallowell fire department is
feeling its biceps because of a rumor
that comes from Randolph. On July 4.
the Hallowell Tiger boys won the
honors at the firemen's muster at Ban
gor with a squirt of 1856 feet. seven
inches.
Now the Randolph Heclas are or
ganiZing and the Hallowel boys hear.
Gilpin observer., 1910-12-08
APEX BREEzES

Mrs. Albert Johnson ives shopping
and visiting with friends in the coun-
ty seat last Saturday; also to con-
suit with Mrs. Frances C. Mayhem,
the superintendent of schools. The
school board of Apex concluded to
close the Apex school after Christ
mas, which would be an injustice to
the few scholars remaining. We want
to keep our school, also our excellent
ieacher.
Shad Reid made a business trip to
Central City Saturday for supplies.
Ed. Walters spent several days
in Central last week, attending lodge
and visiting with friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Durr'll enter
tainei number of frienss with cards
Saturday evening. All report de-
lightful time.
The several days storm during the
past week makes it lock and feel like
winter in this little burg.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Pyle entertain
ed a friend from Denver during the
past week.
Mss Ruby Johnson spent Satur-
day with Mrs. George Pyle. She is
an interesting little miss.
Gilpin observer., 1910-12-08
USING COEUR D'ALENE LAKE
Pretty Body Of Water viii Be Filled
With Logs Cut from Burned
Regions In Idaho.

Boise, Idaho.-A strange fate Is to
overtake the beautiful Occur d'Alene
lake in consequence Of the recent de-
district of Idaho. The big land and
lumber companies owning tracts in
the district have sent their experts
over the burned areas and are now
combining to log the whole district
and store the logs in the lake.
1t is estimated enough logs will be
put into the lake in the next two
years to cover its surface completely,
SO that 1t will be practically nothing
but an immense log reservoir for the
next ten years. The Rutledge, Nc
Goldrick and other owners of timber
in the st. Joe country are in the deal.
They are to contract for much of the
government timber that has been
scorched. Cruisers will explore the
district as soon as the fires have died
out, and soon thereafter the logging
will commence on an enormous scale.
Millions of feet Of pulp wood and
billions Of feet Of lumber logs. it has
been found, were not destroyed by
the fires. 1t is hoped to save 80 per
cent. of the timber left standing in
the whole region. comprising many
thousands Of acres. The branches and
foliage are burned from much of the
timber but the trunks are not much
scorched.
A considerable portion Of the fine
pulp wood has been badly blackened
by flames. but 1t can be utilized as
lumber logs. for purposes other than
paper making.
Gilpin observer., 1910-12-08
MAY CHANGE HIS OWN NAME
Can Be Done Legally Without Re-
course to Court of law-Scverai
Noted Instances Cited.

New York.-City Court Justice
Finelite has just filed an opinion
based upon exhaustive research,
Biblical and otherwise, in denying an
application by Bernard Elliott Bur-
stein, a lawyer of 54S West One Hun
dred and Sixty-fifth street, for per-
mission to change his name to Bur-
ston, by which name he was known
In college. While the application was
denied only because the papers were
faulty. the court held that 1t is not
necessary to bother some court when
you want to change your name. A
man may legally name himself or ac-
quire name by reputation, general
usage, and habit.
Justice Finelite mentions persons
known to history who changed their
names without recourse to law, among
them President Cleveland, who drop
ped Stephen from before Grover, and
President Grant, who had the name
Hiram before Ulysses dropped
through the error Of the recording
officer at West Point when he en-
tered there. James B. Matthews and
James B. Taylor dropped the James
and became known as Brander Mat
thews and Bayard Taylor. The bap-
tismal name Of Honore de Balzac was
Guez, Maurice Barrymore's was Her
bert Blythe. Henry Irving was John
H. Broadrib and Henry M. Stanley
was John Rowland.
Justice Finelite says that in Biblical
times the comforting Of names was
generally connected with some cir
cumstance OF birth. Several of Jacob s
sons got their names in this manner,
the name being chosen generally by
the mother, while occasionally the
father gave 1t, and sometimes others
than parents gave it, as in the case
of Solomon. Before the exile chill
dren seem never to have been named
after their relatives. the court says,
and none OF the twenty-one kings Of
Judah was named after a predeces-
sor or after David. the founder of the
family. ,
The court says that as the Jews
spread through the land bordering on
the Mediterranean they drew upon
other languages for personal names,
while retaining Biblical ones, and
such new names became popular in
Italy. Persia, Arabia and Turkey. This
led to the adoption of two names, one
for civic purposes and the other for
Hebrew documents. In 1857 the Aus
trian government compelled the Jews
to adopt surnames.
Gilpin observer., 1910-12-08
POKER SKILL PROVE SANITY
Witness In VIII Contest Case Says
Aged Testator Played Very shrewd
Game Of Cards.

Philadelphia.-The question wheth-
er a mans ability to play poker is
proof that he is mentally able to exc
cute will was put up to Register Of
Wills David Martin the Other day. The
proceedings were brought to prevent
the probate of the testament of
Thomas Morgan, who died at the age
OF eighty years. The testator's daugh-
ter-in-law. Nora Morgan. alleged that
when he made a will favoring- his
niece, Rose Devine. he was Of unsound
mind. Magistrate James A. Briggs, an
old friend of Morgan. was called be-
fore the register Of wills.
"was Mr.. Morgan, in your opinion,
OF unsound mind?" was asked.
His mind always seemed pretty
clear to me. had often seen him in
the ONCE Of the water bureau at night
playing in a game Of poker. He played
the game for afl It was worth. and
there was nothing about the way he
handled the cards to. indicate that his
mind was in any way weak"
Gilpin observer., 1910-12-08
IN BOULDER PARK

A hen party, all of Tolland, have
been visiting in South Boulder, TAX
ing in the places of interest, namely,
George Marsh and family, the Evans
and Murtah families at the saw mill,
and having general outing. OF
course, the trip was not complete
until they called on Jas. McCracken
on their return. Those in the bunch
were: Mrs. Depew, Mrs. S. G. JEFF
fords, Mrs. w. NJ Rollins, Mrs. l.. ].
Brown. Mrs. w H. Newcombe. Miss
EG-ie Webb, Miss Babcock, the teach.
er AMI Master Depew
South Boulder canyon is now in
full bloom. The snow balls are all
out in good shape at present, and
still blooming.
George Marsh and Jake Kriley are
at work on the Kansas mining prop
erty and report the rcck very hard.
M. J. Whalen, while pushing a car
load cf dirt from the Telluride mine
last Saturday, let the car go over the
dump and was pulled over with the
car. But as luck would have it, he
&C: out of the way of the car, after
being pulled half way down the dump
a distance of 100 feet or more. Mike,
you are a lucky guy!
Jim McCracken was taking in the
sights at Tolland Sunday. He listened
to scme talk of the Moffat tunnel.
We hope they will soon put 1t some
where e'se besides on paper.
Gilpin observer., 1910-12-08
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT

de-S cnS S FURNITURE gore.
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT.
In the Matter of the Estate of Will
helmina Mack, Deceit sed.
Notice is hereby gwen, That on
Monday, the 9th day CT January, A.
d. 1911, being one of the regular days
of the December term OF the County
Court of Gilpin County. in the State
of Colorado, l Matthew Mack, Ad-
ministrator of said estate, will ap-
pear before the Judge Of said Court,
present my final settlement as such
administrator pray the approval of
the same, and VIII then apply to be
discharged as such administrator.
At which time and place any person
in interest may appear and present
objections to the same. IL any there
be. And at the same time and place
the Court will hear the evidence and
Judicially ascertain and determine
who are the heirs at law cf said de-
ceased.
Dated December 5th. 1910.
MATTHEW MACK,
Administrator CT the Estate Of Will
helmina Mack, Deceased.
First pub Dec. s; last Dec. 20, 1910.
Gilpin observer., 1910-12-08

The Hawley Mdse. company pride
themselves that they carry the very
best of everything in the grocery
line. II you doubt this, ask your
neighbor who is steady patron Of
this store.
Gilpin observer., 1910-12-08

London Has 6,2se Taxleabs.
London.-The total number Of II.
censed taxicabs In London on Decem-
bsr 81. 1907. was 723; on July 81 this
year the number was $3.50.
Gilpin observer., 1910-12-08

Twenty-Five to fifty per cent can
Res Millinery Parlors.
Gilpin observer., 1910-12-08

Three star cut glasses $1.00 a set
worth three times the money. At
the Philips Mercantile company.
Gilpin observer., 1910-12-08

A IA karat solid gold Elgin watch
for $500. At Rapin's.
Gilpin observer., 1910-12-08

Finely furnished 7.rcom house on
Eureka street for rent. Close in.
MRS. E. v. PARENTEAU. 2t.
Gilpin observer., 1910-12-08

See the new flexible sled; nothing
T: to equal. All sizes at Rapin's.
Gilpin observer., 1910-12-08
SUGGESTIONS FOR XMAS.

A Good List to Choose From:
Music cabinets Rockers
Ladies desks Morris chairs.
Dressing tables Brass beds
Comb nation desks Fancy china
Bullets Sideboards
Suit cases Trunks
Ext. tables Carpet sweepe-s
Rugs Portiers
Gilpin observer., 1910-12-08

Cut prices on fancy China at An
de-scn's Furniture 6.ore.
Gilpin observer., 1910-12-08

Go to Anderson's Furniture Store
fer sensible Christmas presents.