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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-18
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

Knight Dexter Cheney, member of
Cheney Bros, silk manufacturers. and
who for many years had charge of the
New York salesrooms. died Wednesday
at Manchester. CT. He was 40 years of
a; @ a.s' -: IN, Class of 1892
Tie f,;l..;ieenienI of the Cocheco cot :
ten Mills at Dover. N. H., owned by
the Pacific mills of Lawrence, Mass,
announces that the Dover plant will
be shut down Friday, Aug. 49, Work
will be resumed Tuesday. Sept 6.
For courage at the time of the explo-
sion of a big gun at the recent target
practice at Fort Monroe, Va, result
ing in the death of II men, five soldiers
We're Wednesday awarded certificates
of merit by the war department. They
are Private Charles G. Parks. Cook
Wilmer II. Hawk, Private Fred Faux
ner, Corporal William Bryan and Pri-
vate D. c. Wigley. all of the 69th Co.,
Coast Artillery.
Three score astronomers, half of
them coming from the different coun-
tries of Europe began at Harvard Uni
versity Wednesday the first of a three
DAYS series of conferences of the 18th
annual meeting of the Astronomical
and Astrophysical Society Of America.
Prof. Edward c. Pickering, the we'll
known Harvard astronomer, who is
president of the society, is acting as
host to the visitors.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-18
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

In line with his recent announcement
that he would retire from active spec
ulation, James A. Patterns seat on the
New York Stock Exchange, which he
had held since $685. was sold Wednes
day for $4,000 The name of the pur-
chaser was not made public. Mr.. Pat
ten is expected in New York Thursday
on the Adriatic, after a European trip.
Prof. David Lee Maulsby. who since
1891 has occupied the chair of English lit
erature and oratory at Tufts College, is
critically i'll with but slight hope of re-
covery, according to a statement given
out at the college Wednesday night He
is suffering from diabetes and has been
sick for some time. He was given the
degree of master of arts by Tufts in 1892.
being a graduate of the college in the
class of 1887 He is one of the organiza-
ton members Of the Delta chapter Of
Massachusetts Phi Beta Kappa.
Governor Eben S. Draper late
Wednesday, sent letter to Stanley H.
Abbott, president of the Boston Co
operative Milk Producers Association,
in reply to the letters of the latter of
Tuesday asking the governor to call a
special session of the Legislature as
the only means of remedying the evils
of THE increased cost of transportation
Of milk The governor stated in his
letter that he would give the matter
his careful study and notify Mr.. Abb
bolt of his decision within two or three
days.
Charged under the immigration laws
81, ;pt ha JTnitaA Sta
an alien named Sarah Allinson for i'm
proper purposes, John Bradford Wood
of New Bedford, alias John Wood,
John F. Allinson and John Bradford,
was held Wednesday at Boston by
United States Commissioner Hayes in
$1,000 for hearing Thursday. The Of
fence charged against Wood is alleged
to have occurred May 81, 1909. He was
arrested by Deputy United States
Marshal Ruhl Wednesday at the Bos-
ton immigration station, and will be
deported if the charge against Wood
is proven Wood, in default of bail,
was taken to the Charles street jail.
Both are English.
A telegram has been received at the
Harvard College observatory from Prof.
w. w. Campbell, director of the Lick
observatory, stating that Metcalf's
comet was observed by Mr. Young Aug.
IA, 1881, G. NJ T., which is about S A.
NJ, Aug. l5 The following position
was recorded: Right ascension, 16 hrs,
2 min, As sec, small telescope being
used. Another telegram was received
from w. F. King, director of the Dom
inion Astronomical observatory at OF
tawa. stating that the same comet was
observed there Aug. II. 6070, G. M. T.,
which is about A. M. Aug. IL, common
time, the position being as follows:
Right ascension l6 hrs. min., 20 Sec.
and declination plus 10 degrees, II min,
9 sec.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-18
Arbitration Is Sug-
qested at Salem,

Salam, Mass, Aug. IA suggestion
by Mayor Arthur Stewart that the
striking shoe factory operatives and
the manufacturers select committee
of arbitration to consider the difficulty
which has led to the strike here of $40
employees was accepted tonight by the
strikers. At a meeting of the eXecu-
tive board of the United Shoe Workers
and the Knights of Labor cutters the
proposition of the mayor that the
strikers choose two members OF the
committee to act with two similarly
chosen by the manufacturers, and a
fifth person to be decided upon by the
other four, was favorably acted upon
ana John Oldham, organizer of the
United Shoe Workers. and Michael
Mcagher, business agent of the cutters,
were appointed. The mayor who an
nounced his willingness to serve as
the fifth mediator, should the other
four arbitrators fail to agree on the
fifth member of the committee, SAID
tonight that he would communicate
early tomorrow morning with the man
ufacturers 1t is Mayor Howard's opin-
ion that they will also agree to arbl-
trate the question.
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FAIRFIELD.

Mrs. Abbot Adams gave party
Wednesday afternoon for her niece
Miss Beatrice Johnson, 10 guests be-
ing present The engagement was an
nounced of Miss Johnson to Alfred
Jones. Ice cream and cake were serv
ed. Those present were: Mildred
Williams, Tilla Weeks, Ruth Hender-
son, Minnie Gibbs, Helen Weeks, Hat
tie Wallace, Minnie Weeks, Ruby
Johnson and Alice Ladd.
]. H. Mcdowell has gone to Deer
Isle for weeks vacation
Albert Hatch is clerking in Ladds
shoe store in the absence of Wallace
Mayo, who is i'll.
Ralph Thompson of Boston is visit
ing his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. James
Thompson, Elm street.
Mrs. George w. Smith has returned
from Augusta after visit with Mrs
Calvin Reed, formerly of this town.
A food sale for the benefit of the
M. E. Guild will be given Friday af-
ternoon at Hayes & Howe's store.
The funeral of the late Martha Run
nells, the, little daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry Runnells, was held
Wednesday afternoon. Interment was
at Maplewood cemetery.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dan Giles are receiving
congratulations on the arrival of a
l / Y pound daughter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-18
KENNEBEC
MT. VERNON.

SOUTH-Elmer Robinson and son of
Chicago are calling on friends in town.
Mrs. Horace Dean and son Donald are
visiting her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. S. A.
Dudley.
Mrs. Bertha Kendall and Mrs. Carrie
Gilman attended the dance Tuesday night
at A. G. Gordon's new barn.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cummings are visiting
his sister. Mrs. W. H. Wright.
Hiram Gilman was a business visitor
in Augusta Wednesday.
Frank Kendall has been assisting AL
bert Robinson in haying.
S. Lee Woodman and friend were in
town Sunday.
Mrs Daisy Richards and daughters and
Miss Ethel Mclaughlin, who have been
spending their vacation at c. A. Hutch
inson's. returned Saturday to Cambridge
EAST-There will be a dance at Tur-
ner's hall Thursday evening. Aug. Is. If
stormy a postponement 10 Friday even
ing will be made. Music by leagues Or
chestra.
VIM. H. Dudley of Jefferson was call
ing on old friends Friday and was the
guest Friday night of his daughter, Mrs.
Myrtle Tucker.
Mrs. f. Fl. Turner has two young ladies
from Massachusetts boarding with her.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. I. Tucker and daugh-
ter Ethelyn visited Mr.. and Mrs C. T.
Pinkham Sunday.
Miss Hazel Damren Is the guest of
Mrs. Cressey, Augusta
Mr.. and Mrs. Fl. l. Tucker and daugh-
ter were in Augusta and Togus Tuesday.
Mrs. Alice Cottle visited her sister. Mrs.
Mary Freeman. East Winthrop, Wednes-
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-18
PIONEER DAYS EVENTS
Treated by Speaker Cannon In Speech
At Cissna Park, III.

Cissna Park, Ills, Aug. 17-Speaker
Joseph G. Cannon today told the Old
Settlers of Iroquois county that ne
probably was addressing them for the
last time His speech, which had been
regarded as the opening of the Illinois
Congressional campaign, contained lit
tie of the usual vehemence of the rep
resentative in Congress of the 18th IL
linois district. He talked of pioneer
DAYS and contrasted them unfavorably
with the present. The political tnge
only was introduced when he asserted
warmly that the protective policy OF
Lincoln, Grant and the elder Garfield,
was responsible for the Improvement.
my children and your children have
a common lot in the general prosperity
of this country. or the lack of it, he
said, land we have not only TO take
care of ourselves but of the dema-
gogues who have hampered the general
progress with their false statements
and false promises
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-18
CLINTON.

The two story building at Morrison's
Corner would have been burned Mon
day night, had it not been for the
prompt work of two young men,
Charles Fogg and S. Cain. The lower
part of the store is occupied by Mr..
Patten as a grocery store. The build
ing had been closed for the night and
all left except the two young men who
were having social chat. They
smeiied smoke and on investigating
found fire within. They at once burst
in the door and extinguished the fire,
saving the building which is owned
by Dodge & Jaquith of Clinton.
Friday, of last week, the annual pic
mic of the Arcana Club was held at
Lake Winnecook. A good time is re-
ported.
The lawn party which was to have
been held on the lawn of the Free Bap-
fist church was held last Thursday
evening within the church on account
of rain A literary entertainment was
given Ice-cream ana cake was served.
Mrs. Herbert Kendall at Morrison's
Corner has been very sick.
H. F. Stevens of Watervilie was a
business caller in town Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Adamson of Pawtucket.
r. l.. and Mr.. and Mrs. Trafton of
Providence, r. l.. are the guests of
Mr. and Mrs. David Stewart They
are touring the country in their auto
mobiles.
Miss Margaret Holt is in Fairfield
visiting her sister.
Miss Winnifred Keith of Gainesville.
Wis, was the guest last week of Mrs.
Eugene Cain.
Mrs. Eugene cain, with her two chill
dren Dorothy and Lester, and Miss
Keith visited in Skowhegan, the vi
entity of Miss Keith's old home.
Mrs. Lizzie Kaub of Portland is In
town visiting. a,8 ,e
Miss Hattie Tarbell Of Benton is
visiting her niece, Mrs. Ralph Run
nells
Mrs. l.. Decker, Jr., and two chill
dren visited relatives last week at
Morrison's Corner.
Mrs. Abel Cole of the Morrison's
Corner road is very i'll. Mrs. Cole Is
80 years old.
Mrs. Chas. Holt has just returned
from a visit at Yarmouth. She was
accompanied by her uncle and aunt,
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Brown and their
little granddaughter, Edna Knight.
Mr. and Mrs. Byron Wakely and
little son of Providence, r. l., also H.
S. Wakeiy Of Lisbon Falls are visit
ing their parents, Rev and Mrs. s.
Wakely
Mrs. H. w. Dodge and daughter,
Alice. are visiting In Massachusetts
and New Hampshire for few weeks.
The youngest son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Hanscomb was scalded badly
about the face and body Tuesday.
Mrs. Roland Wiley and two children
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-18
Deposit0rs OF York
Bank are Hopeful.

Biddeford. Me-, Aug. 17.-Depositors
in the York County Savings Bank
which was closed last Friday by order
of the state bank examiner because of
a shortage in the accounts of Treas
urer Richmond H. Ingersoll through
Irregularities alleged to have been
committed a quarter of century ago
were elated today at the statement in
morning papers quoting a man in a
position to know the banks affairs al
though not connected with 1t as saying
that the shortage would not go much
above 100000.
Many of the depositors, whose earn
ings of life time as mill workers had
been accommodating in the bank, were
much relieved and in most cases will
retain their accounts until the bank
is reopened rather than to dispose of
them at a discount of from 10 to 40
per cent. as has been done in num-
Der of instances.
The passbooks were coming in fast
today from all parts of York county
and they are being handled by a large
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-18
FAIRFIELD CENTER.

Mrs. Fred Head of Waterville re-
turned to her home Monday after
spending few days with her sister.
Mrs. s. A. Taylor.
Mrs. Charles Toby and George Tobey
are spending few days as guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. George Mooers in Ash
land
large number from this place at
tended the meeting of Somerset PO-
mona Grange at Lakewood, August
II, this being the annual Field day.
Perham Head and Fred Heald of
Waterville spent Sunday with Mr.. and
Mrs. s. A. Taylor.
Victor Grange observed it's annual
Field day Tuesday. A very enjoyable
time is reported.
Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Fellows and
daughter. Vera, of Pennington were
calling on friends in this vicinity re-
Gently.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-18
AMERICAN CITIZEN PERFORMS
MOST DARING AVIATION FEAT.
John b. Moissant OF Chicago Flies Across
/. English Channel With Passenger AL
though Ignorant OF the Course
Harvard Meet Strictly Aviation.
HARVARD STADIUM MEET.

Boston, Aug. 1.-THE leading avia-
tors of America and England, with
many from France, having entered for
the Boston Harvard aero meet to be
held at the Harvard Stadium, Sept. g.
10, and the list of entries growing daily
it was finally decided by the contest
committee of the meet today to make
the event a strictly aviation contest
and to this emil it was decided to do
away with the balloon exhibition and
contests.
In conference with Clifford B. Har-
mon. chairman Of the natiopal council
of the Aero Club of America, and Capt.
Thomas S. Baldwin Of New York the
contest committee of the meet late to-
day completed the program for the
prizes and conditions of both the pro-
fessional and amateur contests.
The arrangement of contests is such
that each event will run through the
entire 10 days of the meet, the contest
arts being privileged to make certain
limited number of trials in each event
in which they are entered each day OF
the meet. This assures the spectators
on any day of the meet witnessing
flights in most Of the contests posi-
bly, all.
Unlike other contests, horse racing and
automobile events, there can be no SET
hour for each event. The program calls
for nine professional events and three
amateur events, the total prizes to date
amounting to $4l.l5O. of which $37, 400 will
go to the professionals.
For professionals, 5000 is offered fol
the best time for three laps around the
2a-mile course; $1,000 for the greatest alti.
tude reached during the meet; $4,000 fol
the longest time in the air; $4,000 for the
greatest number of times around the
course; $500 for the least time taken ir
making 30 laps of the course; $50 for the
shortest distance covered on the ground
in getting away; $3.50 for landing nearest
designated spot after circling tbs
course once; $4,000 for the best time ii
making the 28-mile flight from the field
around Boston light and around the Har
ward Stadium back to the field: and fl
nally 5000 and the Harvard cup for drop
ping the greatest number of bombs into
the tunnels of a battleship model on the
grounds
For amateurs the three contests furnish
$3.50 for the best time for three laps OF
the course; $3.50 for the longest time il
the air. and $3.50 for the longest time
taken in making the three laps of the
course.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-18

seph Taylor, who recently suffered Il
severe paralytic shock. y
Miss Thelma Flynn is visiting hs
aunt, Mrs. S. l.. Spaulding, for tn,
weeks '+''-.;-'''~ ~
mrs w. e. Bunker and Mrs. h II
Baker left Wednesday for Bingham
where they will attend the Goodrich
Baker family reunion.
Thomas Bates will return TO hk|
work on the rural delivery roun.
Thursday. after having enjoyed two
weeks vacation.
Mrs. Clyde Folsom and daughts
Mary Of New York arrived in toRa
Wednesday to pass month at th
home of Mrs. Laura Folsom.
Edward Merchant of Belgrade has
completed his work on Thomas Bate
house on Oak street.
Clayton Ellis has entered the en-.
ploy of the Waterville & Oaklsm
STREET Railway during the absence d
A. p. Mace, who is on his vacation
L. N. Richards of Wateryille was b
business caller in town "Wednesday.
Roy C. Richardson will leave Thurs
day for Clinton, where he will atten.
the wedding of his cousin, Elwoa
Richardson of Skowhegan and Mis-
Daisy Thurston of Clinton.
C. Fl. Martin made a business TIP
to the sporting camps on Belgrsd,
lakes Wednesday.
Miss Mabel McQuasle of Boston, who
has been visiting for the past week
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Pettigrew, re.
turn Wednesday to her home.
Irving Haynes, who has been visit
ing relatives in Arson for the past
week. returned home Wednesday.
The Oakland Junior baseball team
was defeated by the Waterville team
Wednesday by a score of 9 to I. The
game was loosely played from start %
finish and many errors We're made BY
both teams. Batteries: Damren. Tozier
and Perry, Colby; Strong and Labrach
Gordon.
J. II. stevens and Harry Cox made
business trip Wednesday to North Ney
Portland. North Arson and surround
ing towns.
Lois Burgess went to East pong
Wednesday to pass\a few days with
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Garland and ram
lily, who are camping on the pona
shore.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-18
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

An unconfirmed report is current at
Portland that the United States gov
errment is to purchase and blow to be-
low the waterline the picturesque
Pumpkin Knob. little island off the
end of Peaks island. 1t is in the way
of a free range of the guns at Fort NC
Kinley and it's removal may be regard
ed as a military necessity in the I'M
mediate future.
l.. w. Small of Brooklyn.N. "
veteran business and newspaper man,
is to hold for life the title of honorary
president of the Small Family Associa- :
ton. The honors were conferred upon
him Tuesday at a meeting held at
Limington. John Pease was chosen
president; Miss Eugene Small, vice
president; Mrs. Edgar Small secretary
and Miss Ellen A. Larrabee, treasurer.
Mrs. l.. A. Underhill of Boston read a
paper on the Small Family in Eng
land.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-18
Think Greek Still
In Biddeford, Me,

Biddeford, Me-. Aug. 17.-Despite re-
ports from several points that Nicholas
Capsalakos, who has been hunted since
the finding of the body of his aunt in
a barrel at Somersworth, N. H., has
been seen within day or two in those
places, the local police and John Regis.
the Greek officer who came here from
Loweh. Mass, to join in the search,
were positive today that he was still
in hiding in this city where it is known
he came almost Immediately after the
alleged murder.
Chief of Police Charles B. Harmon
today expressed the belief that Cap
salakos came directly here for the pur-
pose of meeting Nicholas Kallias who
was engaged to marry the Somers-
worth woman. The latter, however.
had left town and now is understood to
be in New Hampshire.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-18
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

Another new theatre. making two
that are planned, is to be erected in
Boston within short time. Announce
ment was made few days ago that a
new theatre would be built at 1923 las
Eliot street. 1t was announced
Wednesday that another playhouse is
to erected in Park Square This
theatre will cost $350,OOO and will seat
$500 persons. 1t wilk also have a sum-
mer roof garden. The theatre on
Eliot street is to be called the "Liebler''
and the one in Park square the Amer
lean Music Hall"
Prosecutions for alleged vivisection
of dogs by the bureau of animal in
dustry of the department Of agricul-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-18
LOSES HIS LIFE.
Southport Captain Jumps Overheard
from Burning Launch.

Boothbay Harbor. Me, Aug. IL
Captain Woodbury. Clifford, IS, of
Southport, lost his life late this after
noon by the burning of his 3O-foot
gasoline launch Aurora, off Burnt Coat
light. Within few minutes several
people arrived in launches, but no
trace was found of Capt. Clifford and
it was supposed he jumped overheard
and was drowned. The boat was burn
ed to the waters edge. Capt. Clifford
had just landed a small party from
here at Squirrel Island and was re-
turning alone to Southport. A family
survives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-18

of Haverhill, Mass, are visiting rela-
tives in town.
Mrs. S. L. Andrews underwent an
operation for appendicitis in the cen
| trail Maine General hospital last Sat
urday. She is reported to be doing
well.
/ one Of the pieasantest family gath
erings that has been held in Clinton
for some time took place at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs o. P. Wheeler on Rail
road street Friday, Aug. II, in honor
of the 69th birthday of her mother.
Mrs. Sarah Ross. All her children
were present and four grandchildren.
They all arrived by train or auto on
Thursday so a general good time was
enjoyed all the day and evening on the
birthday Three birthday poems were
read. Readings, solos and duets were
given. In the evening the lawn was
lighted with what seemed to be hun
dreds of electric light, the entrance
being surmounted by an arch of cleo
trio lights. Music was furnished by
the Clinton Band of which Mr.. Wheel
er is a member. There was the birth
day cake with the 60 candles for Mrs.
RCSS ana Sne also TeceiNeu many othoi
beautiful gifts. The following We're
the children present: Rev. A. A. Ross
of Stafford, Conn: Mrs. H., r. Silman
of West Covington, Ky: Mr.. and Mrs.
H. A. Lancey of Natick, Mass; Mr..
and Mrs. O. P, Wheeler. Clinton. Me-;
Mr. and Mrs. H. o. Pierce, Waterville;
Mr.. and Mrs. C. NJ. Goodwin and son.
Ross, Mr.. and Mrs. F. w. Potter and
daughter Agnes, Mr. and Mrs. R. S.
Ross, Mr. and Mrs. H.. l.. Ross. Mr..
and Mrs F. w. Jackson, son, Elliott,
and daughter, Elizabeth and Mrs. Geo.
E. Snowden of Springfield Mill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-18

ture and several Yother government
bureaus is threatened by the Washing
ton Humane Society. The secretary
/ of the organization said today that
evidence is being gathered and that II
the law which allows vivisectfon Tor
Experimental purposes In the district
under the supervision Of recognized
medical colleges or scientific societies
is construed also to embrace govern
ment institutions, an effort VIII pc
made TO have law passed prohibiting
viyisection in the district under any
circumstances.
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BOXING NOTES.

NJ. A. Luescher. just a plain citizen,
mistakenly spotted as John Purroy
Mitchell, the acting mayor, caused all
the mystery surrounding the stopping
OF tie Lang Kaufman fight Tuesday
night at the Fairmont Athletic Club
in New York City. With friend he
went to witness the bout, and, learning
in advance that the police would in
tcrfere. he hired a room adjoining the
club quarters to watch proceedings. AS
he left he was hailed as the acting
mayor and the rumor spread that Mr..
Mitchell had personally spied on the
club before ordering the bout called off
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STARTS FOR BRUNSWICK
Capsalakos Remained In Somersworth
Until Thursday Noon.

Somersworth, n. H, Aug. lit was
learned today that Nicholas Capsala-
kos did not leave this city until Thurs
day noon. The police found Greek
who talked with him on Thursday noon
when he said he was going to Bruins
wick, Me-, where he had better posi-
ton in prospect. He purchased a re-
volver at local store several weeks
ago, according to information received
by the police.
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NEWTON is PROUD
OF Having Had an Aerial Ride With
Aviator Willard.

Enfield, Conn, Aug. 17.-Under the
auspices of the Women's Club Of En-
field, Charles F.. Willard in a Curtiss
aeroplane today made several sue
cessful flights and in one flight car
ried Fl. S. Newton of this place as
passenger, the latter thereby gaming
the distinction of being the first pas
senger to ride in a heavier-than air
flying machine in the state, if not IN
New England.