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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-28
FAIRFIELD.

Eight cases of diphtheria are now
re ported at God VIII Farm. The pa
tents have been removed to the APP
plehurst cottage. which has been fixed
up as a hospital.
The rear drive on the Kennebec has
gore through this town and Is now
in the waterville boom.
Mrs. Elizabeth Horne of Oakland Is
the guest of her son. Charles Horne.
The Come without Calling Club
met wednesday evening with Mrs. e.
G. kidder.
Mrs. Melinda Rodericll of Shawmuf
has gone to Skowhegan. where she
will visit for several days
Mr.. and Mrs Benjamin 0'Clair and
daughter, Eva Bell, of Siawmut.. have
returned from Quebec and st. Ann,
where they have been visiting for
several weeks with friends and rela-
tives
The Farther Light Society met
Wednesday, evening with Mrs. John L.
Clark at her home on Newhail street.
Fred Thibodeau has gone to Bel
grade for two weeks.
Miss Gertrude Gerald, who is en-
rloyed in the State House at Augusta.
is visiting friends in Benton for few
days.
Mr.. and Mrs Joseph Sawyer and
MIS-. Henry Newhall retained
Wednesday from Boston in new au-
tornobile, which Mr.. Sawyer pur-
chased.
William Ferguson of New Bruins
vick was calling on friends in town
"Wednesday.
The ladies Of the Relief Corps served
n supper in Grand Army hall Wednes-
day evening" A good sum was real.
lied.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-28
ION To WASHINGTON" is
WAR CRY OF THE W. C. T. U.
Ringing Address by Mrs. L. M. N. Stevens
At State Convention at WatervilIe--Ab=
S0lnte Confidence That Constitutional
Prohibition Will Be Retained.

The annual State convention of the
woman's Christian Temperance Union
: of Maine convened under auspciou;
, circumstances "Wednesday forenoon i'm
the First Baptist church, WaIc:I lilo.
with ~ large nunber of delegates in
attendance for tin opening, Will,
ahany more arrived during the day
With Mrs. l.. NJ. N Stevens,
tae state rs Woll rs national
prcsident, PR siding, the business of
the day WAS carried along with
snnothness and dispatch 50 that at
tie close ef the afternoon program
nearly every item of business on the
program lad been taken Up. The fore
fiuon and afternoon sessions were al
most entirely given over to business
which included the reports of depart
M"nt superint, ndeEts In the evening
the addresses ii welcome were given
by representatives of the yario1s or
.'saHizations in Watcryillc and Mrs
Stevens made Il brief response and adj
,ir, So
The keynote of the convention as
expressed Nv the reports and guests
Who spoke was the satisfaction felt
over the result ri the election of this
month. that In the face of such odds
rs they worked against tkev wer1 abb
10 come out victorious with as large
Al majority as they have or as wifi be
announced within n short time. The
reports showed that there had been q
great deal of werk done in ever. de-
rartnent Notwithstanding the fact
that the greater part of the time had
been giver over to The work of the
last campaign,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-28
CLlNGlNG TO RIGGING
OF Brigantine Stephen G. Hart Until
Rescued by Steamer.

New York. Sept. 2i-Detail& of the
Wreck ot the three aasted brigaaf inc
Stephen q. Hart Of New london
Conn, whose captain and crew of
eight men We're rescued at sea on
SEPT u by the steamer Caeiquc dur
ing hurricane and taken 70 Ber-
muda. were received bv United Wire
less tonight from the steamer Bermu-
dan which is bringing the luckless
mariners TO New York.
According to the message the brig
antine. which was bound from jack
sonvilIe to Bridgeport Conn. with Il
cargo Of pitch pine. VAS caught in
the hurricane on sunday, sept. IL.
and sprans leak. The gale continued
undated and by Tuesday she had
settled SO low that the seas broke
over her cabin. That night the two
masts went by the board and from
then until Thursday. when the Gacique
hove in sight. the crew We're obliged
to cling to the foremost rigging for
their lives.
We We're 4 derelict with no water
and only a few canned goods" says
Capt. 5. = Hooper, master of the YES
sci in his wireless message.
The Bermudan is due here tomor-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-28
Maine Destroyed
BY External Force.

Havana. Sept. 27.-Six more bodies
were discovered today in the wreck
Of the Maine, making. with the four
found yestrdaY. total of 81 bodies
since the beginning of the present
work. TWO bodies were found beneath
the after 10-inch turret, the victims
having evidently entered below the
Larsette, expecting to escape through
an opnine in the turret floor They
were overtaken by the in-rushing wa
ter as the vessel plunged under.
Two, found on the upper grating of the
engine room. We're evidently caught while
on duty as part of the engineroom watch.
The last two were found close to the en-
gineroom hatch next the warrant officers
quarters. All the bodies were past recog-
milton.
There now appears reason to hope that
more bodies viii be recovered, as the ex-
ploration of the shattered forward sec
tion progresses.
The salient feature of the wreck at
pres Mt disclosed is a huge section of
the double bottom of the ship, at or
about frame Is. Immediately forward
Of the magazines The identified ton
Of this portion of the bottom, which
was hu, Icd NAM feet above its nor
NAL position and thrown aft from the
boy, is lnqus st.enakle, and gives APP
parent confirmation to the theory OF
an external eXDln sion
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-28
OAKLAND.


Mrs. Alton Wood is recovering from
an attack of gastric fever.
Bert Austin and his cousin, Mrs. Me-
LISA Hubbard of Grand Rapids. are
visiting their aunt. Mrs. Hannah r.
Knox.
w. N. Bradford of Portland is do
ing substitute work at the western
Union office. =
orrin Chase of Contoocook. N. H.,
has returned from visit with his son.
Walter Chase.
The regular meeting of Degree OF
Honor vas held Wednesday evening 1t
was preceded by supper, after wnicn
ii was inspected by Grand Ch1ef OF
Honor Mrs. Ella Possibly of Connecu-
cut ana Grand Lady of Honor Mrs.
Livzie Dearborn of Gardiner.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Reilly were the
Guests Wednesday of Mr.. and Mrs }.
F. Leonard.
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VICTORY FOR "REGULARsr
In New Jersey Primaries Held Under
Geran Law.

Trenton n J., Sept 27.-The result of
the primaries in New Jersey held yester-
dav under the Geran election law was
in tho main a victory for the REGULARS
in the Republican and Democratic par
ties.
The Geran law was passed by the last
Legislature and was advocated by Gov.
Woodrow Wilson. In Essex, Camden and
Atlantic counties. where warm contests
We're waged, the Regulars" won de-
cisive victories. Candidates were nom
mated for the lower house of the Legis-
lature, state senators and county and mu-
nieipal officers.
In the list Congressional district Will
liam J. Browning was nominated by the
Republicans without opposition to sue
coed the late Congressman Henry G.
Loudenslager. Thomas Farrell was NOM
mated FOR the Office by the Democrats.
also without opposition
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C0burn Notes.

The Coburu football squad. under the
direction of Coach Good. invaded the Col
by gridiron Tuesday night. During To-
minute scrimmage with the scrub, the
Prep school boys succeeded IN scoring two
touohdowns TO the collegians' noEe.
Among the lately registered pupils at
Coburn is Miss Esther l.. Armstrong, a
former resident of Washington. D. c.
Miss Armstrong has entered the FRESH
man class.
The girls of Coburn are organizing a
basketball team which will play several
games in the course of the year under
such arrangements as are insisted upon
by the administration of the SCHOOL
These arrangements require that all
games be played on the home floor, before
invited guests only. The captain IS Miss
Marion Daggett, II. to whom 20 candi-
dates reported for practice Tuesday.
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Afternoon Session.

After singing ''Hurrah for Prohlhi-
ton With which the afternoon session
was opened, Mrs A &. Crockett OF
Dexter. superintendent OF w. {. I. l..
Institutes, reported for her depart
ment in Which she told of the work
done during the year and recommend
cd IN closing that more be held.
Mrs Mary v, Pierce of Dexter re-
norted for Sunday school work in
which she spoke OF the increased inter
est ir the work in the Sunday schools
t. all lines.
The work OF the department of anti
narcotics was reported by Mrs. Flor-
.oee Nickerson of Portland, showing
that although there had been more
workers in the last campaign, many
members had found time to do de-
pertinent work with good results. In
connection with the report, Mrs. Nick
erson gave many figures regarding the
growth of the drug habit.
As Mrs A. r Larrabee, who was in
charge of the department Of mercy,
had died during the year, verse OF
sweet Bye and Bye" was sung.
Mrs. Fannie b. Damon of Dexter OF
the department of parliamentary law
and usage. reported urging the MEM
hers to train in this department as
beginning to qualifying themselves to
vote.
Mrs. French of Turner spoke on
"Chris.ian citizenship Work" in Which
she presented many plans whereby the
work could DE carried on better. The
last sunday Of October is Christian Git
izonshin Sunday and urged the clergy
men 10 observe the day. The work in
the several counties was reported.
Mrs. G. D.. B. Pepper, president OF
the WaferYille Union. was introduCed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-28
Evening Session.

The body Of the church WIS We'll fill
I'd and "A large number of people We're
seated in tie Galleries when the eve
ming session vas opened by an organ
voluntary Rev Frank sherman Hart
ley. pastor %: The Free Baptist church,
efferCd pray and then Mrs, Herrick
sang u SONG in delightful manner.
This hcing tile welcoming meeting
Mrs. Stevens first introduced Mrs.
George D. L. Pepper, president of the
Waterville W G. r. t. Reside saying
YOU arr welcome" in tho right man
ner. which she described. Mrs, Pepper
went OH to speak of the State of Maine
and the people who own it. This class.
she designated as the farmers, WHO
own the land. and the women. God is
With the women and the farmers" she
said and Va welcome you for what
yCr are and what we are.
Master Leo Lyons of Portland, a had
abeut six Vars old, was introduced
rs a representative ot the Young Cam
paigners for Prohibition. Master Lyons
rlade 2 distinct hit in his home city
during thu campaign just closed BY
his singing and ne surely made great
many more friends in this cts and
among the delegates by his pleasing
manner and voice rs Inc sang two
songs.
y welcome fer the city of Water
vile was extended by Mayor W. r.
Pattangail on behalf OF all the citi-
zcns of the city. He paid tribute to
the work of the ". {. r L. and said
it was factor II he reckoned with
y 4at q
concerned. T1a speaker brought forth
Il round of applause when lie said thitt
the women were gathered to celebrate
their victory. And il is Your victory,
he said. The farmers may have help
ed YOU some bnt | would take
my chances with the farmers and eX-
pect to win We're it not for the W. {.
T. L" Speaking Tor himself and not as
an official OF the city, Mr.. Pattangall
reviewed the recent campaign and said
that he regretted that during that time
some INDUCED in personalities and
that mon on his side ridieulcd the or
Ranization gathered here and it's pres
dcnt. For himself he always had the
greatest respect and esteem for Mrs.
Stevens. although he had known her
only in a public way. He also regret
ted that on the other side, also. person.
alities were INDUCED in. But now that
the fight is over and has been won the
speaker asked why victor and van
pushed could not meet together and
fraternize.
The welcome to WaterVillc on bcha6
Of ali the churches of the city was Civ
en- by DR.. l.. G. Whittemore, pastor
Of the Baptist church III which the
convention is being held. in hearty
manner. The churches are all united
and have done good work, although
certain figures might cause you e
think differently. We welcome You be-
cause IL the permanency Of your en-
thusiasm and because il is a rerma-
mont work for Maine.
i. Arthur j. Roberts, president OF Coz
bys..nade a brief but strong speech OF
welcome for the schools of the city. He
said thai it was fitting thata Welcome
should come from the schools as the
work of the W.sC9T! u. largely affects
CONTINUED on Page Twelve)
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at this time and made a stirring 5d-

at this time and made a stirring I'D
dress
Mrs Hannah j Bailey Of Winthrop
was introduced and spoke briefly.
James }. Jeffreys, field secretary .
tho Arti-C Cigarette League, was intro
dEced and spoke of the need of the
education of the boys Of the evil effects
Of tobacco. His remarks We're direct
and were Well received
On notion of Miss Stiekney it was
voted To send a telegram Of love to
Mrs T.. i. Wentworth and to Mrs.
Margaret T. w. Merrill and Miss
olive $. Hanson be sent letters. II was
also voted to send a message of SYM
patty to Mrs. j. W. Watts, treasurer
cf the Knox W. G. T. L., and TO Mrs
Helen w. Delano of Bath and hrs. l..
NJ Blanchard of Lewiston
Resuming the business of reports
Mrs Sarah Lord Grain Of kennebunk
reported for the department OF secur-
ing homes for homeless children by
which a number of cases have been
looked after.
Mrs. Edith n. Cakes of Foxeroft re-
In this department Il great deal of
work was done especially during the
campaign III every county.
The work of the franchise depart
mont or Weman suffrage. was pre-
scented by Mrs. NJ. +. House of North
Turner showing that meetings have
been held in every COUNTY in the inter
ests o. this department.
Mis-, Ammo II. Frost Of Pittsfeld
presented the report for flower mis-
sions. She said she had received re-
ports from every county and that all
the Unions reported doing work.
Or. W. f. Berry OF WaterVille, see
retar2. Of the Christian Civic League.
was the first OF the convention guests
To be introduced. In d brief speech he
congratulated The delegates on the
Ti"tcr" Of the campaign. He e0n-
pareG conditions Of 1884. VIII psohi-
hition was made constitutional. and
IN the last campaign and said That ne
did Lot believe that the sentiment Of
the secp,e OF Maine h@d changed since
1884.
Mrs. Gertrude Stevens Leavitt. edi-
tor Of star In the East. told of the
work Of tins organization paper in the
interests OF prohibition. The financial
report showed that tie baper had been
conducted successfully.
Miss Jessie NJ. Dodge, manager o.
the paper, who is also superintendent
ef temperance literature. reported for
the bitter department, saving that
much literature had leon sent out and
a success in every "a
vt this time The gISetinas from the
new Unions were giteH There We're i
new Unions representa- and several
of tire deieates smoke.
Miss Mary L. Freachaef Auburn re-
ported on the press. in Nlieh she told
Of the work dgne threug1 i.ut the state.
There was an immense amqsst Of ma
terial furnished the papers during
the eampa,gts The report covered ey-
cry part Of et}S,York and VAS present
&c in mannef tssfy understood
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AMERICAN NATIONAL RED Cross
Only Volunteer Society Authorized by
Government to Give Aid in War

Washington, Sept. 1.-THE relation
If the American National Red Cross
to the military arms of the United
States was definitely established by
President Taft in a proclamation made
public today. 1t announced that the
Red Cross lis the only volunteer So
ciety now authorized by this govern
ment to render aid to its land ana
naval forces in time of war"
Any other body desiring to render
similar assistance could do 50, the
President said, only through the
American National Red Cross.
National Director L. y Nieknell of
the Red Cross explained today that
the proclamation settled All doubt as
to tho autha,it1 of the Red Cross and
obviatod any friction which might
lessen the efficiency of relief work
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-28

The only witnesses known to have
been examined by the grand jury we're
several women employees of the Flags
concern and a newspaper woman.
Madeline Russo, Flagg's confidential
secretary. who was expected 20 DE u
witness today, did not put in an APP
pearanee ;,nd detectives reported that
they We're unable to find her, She was
not involved in the indictments.
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YOUNG Car1paieners.

Twenty boys AMI girls. repreS nting
the WateryIilr Young Campaigners,
came lnarchhg in each carrying Il
Tag. Marching around the auditorium
they formed IN front and sang Maine.
the Natirn's sunrise Portal. under
the direction Of Miss Goodrich. direc=
ter Of music in WaterIille. with Miss
Robinson At the plano.
Miss Gordon spoke Ia the children
on their WORK and introduced them to
Mrs. Stevens. The Children gave their
cry Il flag o. every schoolhouse but
no flag on tHe saloon
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FLAeG EFT AIS INDICTED.
Charged With Using Mails With In
tent to Defraud Two Women,

New York, Sept. 27.-Jared Flagg
and the eight men who are aliegeG 70
have associated With him in ffaudu
lent stock promoting schemes were
indicted by the federal grand jury to-
day. The specific charges in the in
dlcuuetit are that Flagg and the 9TH
q. defendants used the mails on Sept.
. wftl intent to defraud two Pemnsyl-
vanfd women, Julia W God of iteading
and Bertha H. Bentley Of Corey. After
they had entered pleas Of not guilty,
the prisoners were given until oct. 10
to withdraw their pleas or demnr.
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BOW DOM.

Arthur Card who was carried to the
hospital as result from his gun ex-
ploding is said to be slightly improved.
1t was thought necessary to amputate
his leg.
\ social and dance was given, Sat-
urday evening, at James Rideouts.
y pleasant evening was enjoyed by all.
Mrs. Lcnwood Prout who has been
suffering from a spraired ankle is nm
proving.
Mrs. bona Allen aud Miss Florence
Rideout of Lewiston were in town this
week calling on relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-28

Football practice yesterday afternoon
was the most strenuous seen on the Col
by field this year. 1t consisted of buck
ing the line between the back field men
and line men Of the first team.
The Freshman class this year numbers
100 men and 20 women. The upper classes
have been increased by seven men and
four women Although the student body
this year is the largest in the history OF
the college ii Is impossible to give tho
exact registration at the present writing.
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High School News.

The w. II. S. A. A. held a meeting
Wednesday and elected William WEIGH
as manager of the baseball team for
next spring and Carl MARI assistant
manager.
Two good sized squads were out for
football practice Wednesday and the
boys are being given some hard prac-
tice in preparation for the game with
Portland High in Portland next Satur-
day.
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MAY ORDER STRIKE TODAY
Unless Hartman Lines Recognize the
New Federation.

Davenport, Iowa, Sept. 27.-Omcials
attending the convention of the Inter
.tational Association of Machinists,
sa!d late today that machinists on the
illinois Central Railroad will be or
tered asit On strike tomorrow noon uii-
lees officials OF the Hartman lines
agree {" recognize the new Federation
&C Railway Employees. 1t is also said
chat tl4e Llacksmiths. car men, metal
workers and holermakers only await
tho threatened strike OF the machiuists
to take similar action.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-28

torney general finds, that while Gov
ernar Foss had authority to employ
experts he had no authority to deter
mine their compensation, as that - ieIt
pecifiealy TO the Council. Mr.. SWIFT
rules that the statute does not Imply
that the reports of the exports shoutd
require oral explanation and any ex-
animation of such persons by q ieg's-
lative committee puts them in exactly
the Same category as witnesses
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SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

a freight tram was wrecked between
Lambert Lake and Forest on the
Maine central at 1910 A. NJ. Wednes-
aay. Eighteen loaded ears were thrown
off the track. A wrecking train was
sent from Bangor shortly after noon.
Passengers We're transferred around
the wreck all day. 1t was expected
that the track VIII be cleared by
Thursday morning
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twenty-five Formal Speeches
During -Four days Visit.
Ms Next Visit, to Iowa, Will Be
Watched with Interest.

LeavenworIh, Kan, Sept. 21.-Presi-
dent Taft ended hi fulr-daNs visit ta
Kansas here tonight and departed fer
Iowa, where he VIII pass two days be
fore again heading for the Far West.
Today Mr.. Taft visited Topeka. At
Gibson and LeavenWrth, stopping en-
route to appear on the back platform
Z his train in response tn the cheers
Of throngs at the stations In all. Mr.
Taft Travelled S45 miles in Kansas ana
made % formal speeches He wound
up here today with "a discussion of the
tariff. curing which he again explained
his veto ana again asserted his will
ingness IT, sign any tariff bills which
might be based up the forthcoming re
port Of The Tariff Beard
Mr.. TAFT Xpressed himself today as
delighted with his reception in Kan
sas. The crowds which turned out to
greet him asain toelS rank rs the larg-
est he las act on any o. his various
trips through the country
Tic cIimax WAS reached al Topeka,
whore Nil @aft faced Il throng IN the
Capitol plaza this morning, which the
members Of his party estimated 1t be.
tween laa90 and 5Q.eea. IN order that ali
might STE him, the President mounted
Il table. The day MAS very not aud Mr.
Tart Discarded his six hat and spoke
barchs2de0.
WGen H. appeared a Atehison. hu.y=
evar. he had laid aside tire silk hat
entirely and wore broad brimmed
Pelama President faft's reception ia
Kansas surprised some al his most
i
TIN developments ia Iowa during the
neXt Two days arr awaited with keen
So interest
The President was surrounded tadaf
hV Il host Vt Kansas politicians. They
belonged to both factions o. the Re
publican party. Although Senator
Bris,oW continued to be the Presidents
guest today. there was no recurrence
Of yesterdays bitterness ana both the
President and the senator wished
each ether coed lUck when they parted
company tonight.
At Topeka. Kan. tie President laid
the corner stone ef tile Memorial
baldihg which the state of Kansas is
erecting to the Grand Army Of the
Republic and the presence Of 50 many
old soldiers III his audience later AZ
the Capitol plaza led Mr.. Taft into Il
discussion II peace and another ap-
ueal for popular support OF the arb
tration treaties recently negotiated
with Great Britain and France. After
the Presidents speech Senator Curtis
came out in a statement faForing the
ratification Of the compacts. te IS tins
third senator publicly to pledge sup
port l. the President for the treaties
since Mr. Taft's trip began
In LeaSenwerth the President made
his tariff address in the open air ami
then motored to Fort Leayenworth,
where he briefly addressed The officers
attending the army service 5 haol and
visited the soldiers Home. Ia his adj
dress 10 the army officers Mr. TAFT ad-
vocated skeleton army made up Of
the militia. The President said he be
!ieYed that under this system 4 com
petcnt army could be called into the
field almost at n momept's notice and
that on 4 peace footing, the establish
men; would be most economical one.