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The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1911-07-13
HEAT WAVE GRIPS
ENTIRE COUNTRY
Fruitless Efforts of Thousands in
the Congested Cities to Obtain
Temporary Comfort-Many
Go to Death Because
of Torridity.

WASHINGTON, u. Especial. mo
relief in sight for the next twenty
four hours" was the announcement
today at the Weather Bureau regard
ing the sweltering heat wave that
gripped the country yesterday.
From Northern Michigan down
through the Mississippi Valley and
over the whole Atlantic seaboard In
dications are that the hot weather
will continue undated for day or
two. II is possible that light showers
late this afternoon will cause slight
drop in temperature, but the Wea-
Their Bureau this morning could not
forecast this with certainty.
At . o'clock this morning Govern
ment thermometers here registered "a
in the shade.
Yesterday the Kiosk instruments
showed lO7 degrees, a record for a
July day in Washington.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1911-07-13
HIS JAILlER so KIND
HE WOULDN'T FLEE
ST. LOUIS specIal.-Jobn Cihe

81. LOUIS Special.-John Gibson,
trusty at the workhouse, was in su-
perlntendent Whites office today
when the telephone bell rang.
Yes, sir, this is the workhouse ."
said Gibson. @'
This is the Chief of Police. VIII
you Jake a message for the superin-
1endentT Tell him we have a tele-
Sram mere from the Chief OF Police
Tl steupenViile, o., asking us to hold
John Gibson, a workhouse urfaoner
Lor tnat city. Gibson is wanted there
zor q tls.0oo jewelry robbery and !
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1911-07-13
ROCKEFELIER'S SON-IN-LAW
SOMETHING OF n FLYER

CHICAGO, ILL Special.-Harold
Mccormick. Son-in-law of John ID.
Rockefeller. has succeeded inflying in
an aeroplane which he designed and
had built under his own direction.
Mr.. Mccormick machine involves an
idea new in the history of aeronautics.
Mr.. Mccormick did not wish undue
publicity given t. his flights, and Wis
tied the aviation field when he would
be least likely to attract attention.
on one occasion he drove to the
grounds at 4 o'clock in the morning.
His engine was tuned up and ne rose
from the ground several times. maxi
ing short sides. the length Of the
field.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1911-07-13
WEALTHY MAN
SLABS ANOTHER

LENINGTON, KY Special John
r. Boreits. of London, KY, was IA
tally stalled by eX-COunty Judge ID.
w. White. at Manchester, Ky, in a
quarrel today. Both have been lead
ing politicians and wealthy men.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1911-07-13
STRIKINK DOCK
LABORERS RETURN

LONDON.-Special.- Havelock Will
son, general secretary Of the Interna-
tional Seamen's Union, announced to-
day that the shipping strike had been
ended and some Of the strikers went
back to work today in various ports
and others will return tonight.
Wilson declares the strike was a
victory for the men.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1911-07-13

" q - - - NNAA II
body in the wo
Civil War he
waiting corn or
Kentucky, drel
lucky boy. Ain
dream. He is Il
the gaVel oVNl
years: the frstk
imously nomii
But Champ Ci
habit of receiv|
Of his party byl
pie claim that
can't get toEett
a long time Il 4
but this man I
To- peace hndsI
party's tents.
tor. No one is
seeks TO take
pushes il awaJ
Is tmpersonal:E
snatched auto
Speakers ONCE
back TO the re
pie. from Wild
been 6lched
years: coming
himself. he II
recommended
dictatorial po|
had wOn-too
any one man,
safe. not Dem
dleto0, In July
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1911-07-13
FATALLY INJURED IN
POLITICAL QUARREL

CLARKSBURG, W. VA.-Special.-
Following a fight over politics be-
tween Lawrence Meekins. a travel
ing salesman. of Baltimore Nd and
T.. Il. Hairless. another travelling sales
man. of Lynchburg, Va. in a local
hotel Friday, the latter is in a
dying condition at the Kessler Hos
pital. Meekins is i'm the county iail
awaiting the outcome OF Hairless in
JurieS, which consist of a fractured
skull and a broken Jaw.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1911-07-13
Baltimore Boiling.

BALTIMORE, Md Special Alt
Baltimore and its environs are swell
tering today under the most oppres-
sive heat that this vicinity has felt i'm
many years. The humidity is perhaps
the most unbearable that has struck
this city on July Sd in score or
years.
Mothers and babies are whitening
under the intense heat.
The parks and bay resorts are
crowded with heat-burdened men,
women and children. Today being n
legal holiday here, however, gave
some panacea, inasmuch as the father
could take the family to spots where
there were probabilities of at least
some relief. |t
one death and five prostrations
were reported early today. At 10 "A.
NJ. the thermometer registered 81 IN
the shade.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1911-07-13
Leaves New London.
(Sy Journals Leased Wire.

NEW LONDON, CONN. July l.
Aviator Harry n. Atwood left here
TINS morning for MineOla, /. l., bv
aeroplane at 7:05 o'clock, with his
mechanician, Fred Fleet, as a passen-
ger. lie started from Armstrong
Park, where he landed upon arriving
here from Boston yesterday. He an.
nOunced that he would stop at New
Haven and Bridgeport on his way TO
MineOla.
1t is 125 miles from here to Min
cola by railroad.
When Atwood left Armstrong Park
on the second leg of his flight from
Boston to New York he declared he
would reach the aviation field at Min
cola without stopping, il possible. His
was a thrilling trip along the Sound
shore. he ascended high in the air
and sailed over Saybrook, flying at a
height of about $500 feet At East
River he descended within zoo feet
or passing train. taking a hair
raising dip that was seen by the pas
sengers. He Immediately ascended.
and turning toward the Sound shore
passed over the cottages. arousine
many persons who could plainly hear
the whir of the propeller.
AT Guilford he was plainly seen. be-
ing few hundred feet from the
ground. He went ont nearly over the
Sound and then turned back to the
town, evidently looking for the Shore
Line Railroad tracks, which he fol-
lowed to New Haven. He was nearly
over the railroad station there and
followed the tracks closely.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1911-07-13

GRIMSBY, ENG Special The
striking dock laborers returned to
work here today, the companies con-
ceding the wage increase which the
men demanded.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1911-07-13

H. H. TOP
sui at WASH
host of a nj
Washington |
at the first II
in this counl
take place f!
Plains, N. J.l
ed no expend
the picturesl
his native 1
beautifully d
nations, and
the nnemberk
of France, +
States.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1911-07-13
From PIourh nov 90 SpenI

From Plough hoy 20 Speaker.
Very recently a new incumbent was
indicted into The high office OF Speaker
of the House of Representatives in
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1911-07-13
NEGROES
ACT

HARRISd
Two negrOd
Green, wer4
BILE in the al
the storage,
Hotel about
been robbie,
worth of WI
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1911-07-13
AVIATOR FLIES
OVER new YORK
Carried Passengers and Broke All
Similar Revolutionary Gov.
cred About lao Miles-3,0O0,-
600 See Him Land in
New York.

NEW YORK Special.-The most
spectacular flight in the history Of
aviation was made by Harry
NJ. Atwood. a young aviator. who YES
ter'iay broke all passenger carrying
records by flying from SQuantum,
Mass, to New London, carrying his
nechanician, Fleet with him.
Today Atwood flew from New Lon
don to this city, still carrying his
passenger, in a thrilling flight above
the skyscrapers, circling the tower
OF the Singer building and landing
gracefully at Governors Island.
The distance from New London to
New York is 121 miles.
1t is estimated that Atwood's fight
covered total Of 140 miles, because
OF various changes which he made
in his course
1T was glorious Joy ride through
the heavens said Atwood 20 the
hrst army officer who greeted him
at Governors Island. We were
ideal 1 never expect anything bet
ter
Atwood first hove in sight Of New
YORK, flying down the East River
After describing a wide circle over
the upper bay he swept inshore, and.
nylng at 1900 feet. marked a wide
circle over the city's great downtown
skyscrapers, including the entire
financial district that has the Bat
terry and Fulton Street in lite circuH-
ference.
Circles Singer Tower.
Then, still flying at a height of
1000 feet, the daring young bird
man made a sensational loop over the
singer building tower, Drawing "A
sharp wind in a series OF nbrupt
turns, with his biplane tilted at times
II seemed that both Atwood and the
mechanician would be thrown out.
The crowds that lined the down.
town roof tops got their last vieH or
the aeroplane when Atwood headed
toward Governors Island and drove
the machine almost straight down un-
I'll IL was lost below the towering sky
iine' made by the giant buildings that
line the North River front
100000 Saw Flight
II was estimated that fully 1000
600 people saw Atwood skim over
New York. Traffic was halted In the
busiest streets and the roofs OF the
tall buildings were crowded. Every
window was dotted With the heads of
men and women.
Business was almost suspended
while Atwood was in the range of
vision OF the brokers.
All who had field glasses IeveIled
them at the strange. bird-like ma
chine which was capering across tie
sky.
Even messenger boys paused TO gaze
at the strange spectacle.
women Spectators Faint.
Two women who were gazing up-
ward at the flying machine saw il
suddenly dip when over the Singer
tower and tainted. They declared az
terward that they feared Atwood
would be hurt by humping the flag
staff.
Atwood landed at Governors Is
land at 1925,
He was in the air three hours and
twenty minutes, having left New
London at 1905 A. NJ
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1911-07-13
B. 6 o. e

BALTINld
tive July II
Railroad 'C{
of pay fol
the heaviej
road durinI
instances d
4 and in al
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-05-13
Martha A. Drummond.

Martha A. tFarrington) Drummond.
wife al the James Drummond, passed
away at / A. NJ. Friday at her home
on Elm street She was born in Wind
sor. Me-. May %. 1881 and was mar
ried Nov. 3, 1852 to James Drummond.
six daughters, Mrs. James Lowe.
waterville. Me-; Mrs. Lincoln Owen.
Boston. Mass: Miss Florence L.
Drummond, Waterville: Mrs. Willis
BRIGHAM, Ashland, Me-; Mrs. Luther
W Rogers, Atlanta, Ga. Mrs. Charles
NJ. Turner Watervire. and one son,
Franklin H. Drummond Providence.
r. l., survive, also one brother. Frank
/. harrington of Augusta and one sis
ter Mrs. Vesta A. Swan of Augusta.
There never was a break in the
family until MIR. Drummond died Aug.
13, 1888 after a long and painful ILL
ness of 10 years: and through all these
years of illness Mrs Drummend cared
for him faithfully and tenderly, not
sparing herself.
Sc lived to see all her children grow
from childhood to youth and from
youth to middle age, and was blessed
with nine grandchildren and great
grandchildren.
Hers was life of simple faithful
ness; doing conscientiously day by day
what she thought was right, and win
ming the love and respect of all who
knew her
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-05-13
eIRls WANT LONG HOURS.
Collar shoo Employees Oppose Bills for
Shorter Days we

Albany. MAY 12.-The Senate cham
her Thursday afternoon was the gath
a,ioe. .3a,e aG ABOUT 100 Troy collar
sbon&irl.. who had come down to tell
tho ,.Tafa T.abOi committee that they
did nor want To- be required TO work
fewer hours than they do now Hear
inys were hciaE given on two bills, pro-
btI,ftinq the working OF employees in
marranrfe establishments more than
siv davs "A W.tk and making it unlaW-
ful fer e,lPlpNers to require women
ana children Ia work more than II
hours "a week.
with The girls from Troy wera
Howard \. Kennedy and several other
Trey collar manufacturers. MIR. NEE
uedy said that she effect of the "a
3ar,r bin waa,l ee either to reduce
the wages earned ty the collar shop
seir,s ar 10 force the manufacturers to
raise tire price ef collars. lie felt
that this would be brought about by
rot permitting Tho girls To work over
time when business Yas rushing
thereby auriailing the supply and not
enabling the girls to make up fer
the time they lost during slack spells
He explained thar most OF the collar
shon workers did peiee work. Also
New YORK state would suffer greatly
in business competition with tHe
South.
y siIxery toneued young woman who
had been selected to speak Tor the en-
ployes expressed the fear that if the girls
We're not allowed to work more than "a
hours week during busy seasons the
manufacturers would be obliged to put
men in their places. She felt that this
would work a great injustice To her sis
ter employees She assured senator Me
Manus and several other doubling mem
hers thai ballot among the girls re-
ferred To by Mr. Kennedy tn test their
sentiment IN regard to the 54-hour bill
was absolutely "A secret ballot She de
cIared that no foreman or employer WAS
able 70 see how girl voted before her
ballot was slipped IN the box According
to Mr. Kennedy. This ballot was over
whehnuely against the measure.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-05-13
Unusually Severe
Thunder Storms

Boston. Nav r. Thunder storms
of unusual severity visited many see
tons of New England tonight. one
storm swept through western Massa-
chusetts killing one man at Adams
blowing over partially constructed
buildings at Pittsfitld and doing much
damage to telephone. telegraph, cleo
trio light and street railway service
in many places.
Somersworth, Rochester, Dover and
other towns in that section Of New
Ham Dshlre felt the brunt of another
storm. 1t was accompanied by a
gale Of wind. torrents OF rain and
frequent flashes Of lightning. one Of
these struck and burned several farm
buildings and street ear lines and
transportation of ali kinds We're inter
fered
Portland, Me, was also visited by
q storm which did considerable dam
age and points east of Portland were
apparently in the pathway Of the
wind and rain, FOR wire service be-
yond Portland was greatly impaired
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-05-13


was witness for the National GUY
Bank before Charles =, EHeMn, Fets
cree in The suit OF The trustee Tor lie
creditors - iathrep HasRins < TOM
pany fer the recovery ct $27o''e
worth Of securities that were turned
over 10 TIE National city Bank on TIE
daN the brokers failed.
tn" Custom OF -oaE or clearance
loans. Ar. Earse said. hat been col
lowed by the Hanover National Bank
since ~. aud the credit thus grant" I
reached an average daily amount Of
ahout Sleoeoeeo-
mere are ahoue dozen banks Ma
The neishaorheod ef Wall street which
I'iie"Ihs TINS custom. Mr. JarSe ada
CO. and ! would aot hn Surprised II
these daily4oahs amounted a. AT least
500 ,eo0, oHo.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-05-13
A Grand Roundup of Tramps.

The police were on the warpath for
tramrs Friday night and a large num-
Der were gathered in Many complaints
have come in lately about the increas-
ed number and the police think that
many of the petty crimes can be laid to
them. Early in the evening a detach-
ment of officers in charge of Deputy
Marshal Burgess went to the vicinity
Of the colleges and on the river bank
rounded up eight in one lot. These We're
all taken 10 the police station. One Of
them made a desperate attempt to es-
cape. but was caught by Officer Will
liam Donnelly. The officers later went
TO the river bank near the Reyes Pie
plant and rounded up several more.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-05-13

night. in a talk with Journal CORE
spondent. He is decidedly opposed to
the repeal of the constitutional amend
ment at the polls in September and
predicts that prohibition will be reaf-
frmed.
Mrs. Everett Tobey died at her home
at Benton Falls, Thursday might. 2f-
ter a brief Illness. Mrs. Tobey was.
before her marriage in 1910. Miss Els
ther Thibidegu, daughter Of James
and Olive Thibideau of this town. She
was - years old A father and mother
ana several brothers and sisters sur
Viye. The funeral services will be held
Saturday morning at 10 O'Clock at the
Catholic church, Rev. Father Deearie
to officiate.
Mrs. Fred r. Philbrook of Skow-
hogan, has returned home after visit
ing her parents, Mr. and Mrs I. J..
Savage on Newhall street, for several
days
otto Totman has been elected mana
ger Of the Lawrence High baseball
team. taking the place of Roger NSe.
resigned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-05-13
BAIL FOR TEN REDUCED.
Charge Against Alleged Express Rob-
bers Changed.

New York. May 12.-Until O'Clock last
night Magistrate Freschi remained on the
bench in the Essex Market court in an
effort TO dispose of the trial of the 70
men who were arrested on Monday for
attempting to steal goods valued at $40
COO from the United States Express Co.'S
depot in West Sd street. The only result
of the hearing was the reduction of the
bail for all of the prisoners. The trial
win continue this morning.
Detective Monde Of the Italian bureau
was the only witness called He told
how he had watched the band working
all night al the express company's depot
and that he had followed wagon to a
stable in Rivington street The reason
for reducing the bail was that the charge
against the men is attempted grand lar
ceny and not grand larceny. as the po-
lice first charged
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-05-13

About 800 acres IF timber landsllave
beer burnt over in Somerset eunty
this week, there being no less tan 3
forest fires. Frank Thompson WIS ap-
pointed chief fire warden Tor feline
bee waters and has placed hi. war
dens at the different station. The
timber lands are in very great anger
as no rain has fallen for a monh.
Working with God" VIII be tie sub
ject of the Sunday morning sermon at
the Congregational church. II the
Methodist church the theme Of the
morning sermon win be For ~ Eyes
Have Seen the King. the Lordof Clio
ry.'' Losing Christ" VIII be h p&s-
tors subject at the Bethany Baptist
church Sunday morning. At ne First
Basptist church, Rev Robet Morris
will preach on The Gutter In the
evening there will be a unias service
of all the churches at the Frst Bap-
list. Oscar Nj. Chamberlain q native
Armenian educated in this country,
viii give sterenptican lcctire and q
stirring account Of the coiditon Of
things in his own country.
Alton Wheeler was ordered by Judge
+. +. Lawrence of the municipal court.
Friday, ia be taken to the STATE school
for boys. 1t was alleged that the hoy
had stolen from the students and
teachers various articles including
money which he admitted
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-05-13

SK0WHECAN.

Mrs. f. b. Chase and her son Enrol
will start next week on a trip across
the continent They plan to spend the
summer in washington and Alaska
Visiting relatives.
After being sick for several months
Isaac Pierce has accepted a position in
the Coburn market.
The low water on the tributary
streams of the Kennebec river has
hung up millions of feet of lumber
Considerable dynamite is being used
and much good lumber is being ruined
in order to get the mass Of it into the
main river before the water becomes
lower. Moosehead Lake is already six
inches lower than it was o. this time
last year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-05-13

The fire steamer was taken out Fri
dav evening and placed on the city
ran square. but no one was faverably
impressed with the working conditions.
a line Of hose, $50 feet, was attached but
al no time did the stream rise higher
than IN ordinary stream from by
drant The water was taken from
manhole. 1t is evident that the steamer
reeds repairing badly and the members
Of the committee, who were present at
the investigation, viii take immediate
steps to either have the engine thor
ougfly overhauled or recommend the
purchase of a new engine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-05-13
cALlpH NOW MUSEUM HIPPO.
Animal. Loved in Menaeere, Still
Smiles on Children.

New York, May 12.-Caliph. the good
natured hippepotamus member OF Bill
Snyder's celebrated group Of trained
animals in the Central Park menagerie.
loved ny all children until his recent
death. is now on exhibition in the Me-
scum OF Natural History. His 1900
pounds of hide nov clothe a master
piece Of plaster of paris, which dupli-
Gates MS marvellous form of the days
when Caliph walked in the ilesh and
helped his good wife and mother, Miss
Murphy. bring up his large family.
Caliph wears broad smile as he
stands in the museum. His friends, the
children. pat his back but no longer
feed him peanuts. Professor Blasehke.
vino reproduced the hippo in cast. has
wrought a piece of work with consum-
mate skill. Tie monthly catalogue OF
tie museum. put out Yesterday shows
a number of interesting additions. IN
Guiding the fossil aquarium" which
shows number OF fishes reproduced
from the DeVonian age. The effect of
water is obtained on the case by var
nishinc the glass front, giving it the
appearance of having waves. The
Grant zebra has been mounted on plas-
ter ard is peculiarly rich in color and
lustre. It shows Professor Blaschke S
skill in handling technique and his
ability TO interpret animal life.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-05-13
cHoKEo TO DEATH BY cRAvAT
Young Man Found Dead With Tie
Caught on Doorknob.

Boston, May II. With his head bent
forward and his necktie knotted tight
~ about his neck and caught on a
door knob. a well dressed young nan
vas found dead carly Thursday on
tie steps leading to the basement OF
No 26 Seneca street.
The manner in which the Young man
NIT his death is not positively known
but from the position in which his
body was found. It is believed he was
strargled by his necktie. following a
fan in which it caught on the knob.
The dead man is not known i'm the
neighborhood where he was found, aud
there was nothing on his person by
which he could be Identified
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-05-13
ASKS 5000 FOB SAVING LIFE.
Yaehtsman Who Rescued Men and
Boat IN Storm Sues.


Boston. May l2.-For saving William
r. Newhall, ex president Of the Lynn
Yacht Club. his $1,000 power launch ana
several companions IN storm last Au-
gust. Frank NJ Rogers. prominent
Lynn yachtsman. has entered suit
against Newhall for $200 damages. The
aetiea has been filed in the Lynn dis
trict court. Counsel fer NeWhaH has
entered a demurrer oontending that
the suit should have been brought in
the United States admiralty court.
Rogers said that with great diff
Guilty and at no little risk lie pulled
Newhall and his companion into his
sa,lhoat and. getting line on the sink
ing powerboat brought all safely
ashore He considers that S209 is a rea-
so9ablc sum 10 demand for his SER
vices
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-05-13
MAYOR FOR PEOPLES BANDS.
Gaynor Would Let Frequenters OF
Parks Furnish Their Own Music.

New York. May 12.-Mayor Gaynor in
writing to james +. sullivan of the
Board of Education, who had asked
him to reconsider his opposition to the
city appropriatins money for music in
the recreation ceEters said he believed
that the frequenters of such centers
would improVise bands OF their own.
All over the country there is an im
provised band in every little locality
wrote the mayor I suppose some will
laugh at me for saying this. but
thinl. cur people can do just as we'll as
the people all over the state and the
United States. OF course. they viii nev-
er do il if we extend our paternalism to
furnishing little bands here and there
all over the city.