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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-20

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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-20

No Library is complete without the
Globe Wernicke Book Cases, made in
Oak. Mahogany and Early English.
Buy one section at a time as you add
to your library.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-05-22
Mississippi's Boy Conuicts

Jackson High School teacher, Miss
Emily Butt, heartily seconded by Gov
ernor Noel and the prison officials,
volunteered In the summer of 1909 to
spend two months in the Rankin State
Farm, where the white men and boys
are kept, instructing the seventeen
boys there at the time. One Of these
was fourteen years old. He served
his term and went out, still in short
trousers. The ages of the others
varied from fifteen to tweny-one; their
sentences from six months to life.
One was there for murder, one for
manslaughter, two for assault and bat
terry, the others for burglary and grand
larceny.
"All were guilty as charged. No
court in the State would send boy
to the Penitentiary on less than posi-
tive proof.
Causes That Lead to Crime.
"The causes which led to the crimes
would be interesting to student OF
penology. Some boys of excellent
parentage are there, and one stops tc
wonder where lies the fault in theil
bringing up. Stories of escapades al
night when trustful parents thought
them safe In bed, and Of over-indul
gent mothers who stood between then
and merited punishment, furnish
clue. AS a rule, they are under de
veloped, especially from an intel
lectual standpoint, though by NJ
means stupid or dull. General!
speaking, they belong to that clas
familiar to every teacher, the DO!
who on account Of health, lack Of in
terest or opportunity, desire to g
to work, or any one Of dozen res
sons, is behind the average boy o
the same age. The obstacle removed
boys Of this class frequently develo
with amazing rapidity. The mort
and east. with their hordes Of foreign
ers, and city slums, have to deal wit
the opposite type of Juvenile Grim
nails. those young in years, but old 1
crime For this reason, our efforts t
train and teach promise a create
measure of success.
During the months of July an
August, these seventeen boys went t
} work about sunrise, came in abor
half past eleven, and spent the hour
from half past one to six In the scho'
room. Most of them showed lack I
early training in every particular, fly
of them never having been to scho'
day in their lives. Some scarcel
know their letters. Two or thre
would be classed in the eighth (
: ninth grade. At first it seemed 1
credible that there were seventee
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-05-22
cATARRH CANNOT BE CURED

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they
cannot reach the seat of the disease.
Catarrh is a blood or constitutional
disease, and in order to cure 1t you
must take internal remedies. Halls
Catarrh Cure is taken internally, and
acts directly on the blood and mucous
surfaces, Halls Catarrh Cure is not
a quack medicine. 1t was prescribed
by one of the best physicians In this
country for years and is a regular pre-
scription. 1t is composed of the best
tonics known, combined with the best
blood purifiers, acting directly on the
mucous surfaces. The perfect combi-
nation of the two ingredients is what
produces such wonderful results In
curing Catarrh. Send for testimonials
free.
FIJI CHENEY & CO., Props,
Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, price 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for consti-
patton.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-05-22

Approximately hundred others have
been in the county jails and ON the
county farms.
What are you going to do about 1t?
Are you going to help in the campaign
that stands for giving every boy in the
State Of Mississippi chance to make
man of himself? If so, study the
question, see that your neighbor Is
informed; ask your papers to take Il
up; above all, send men to the Legis-
lature who have correct views on this
subject"
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-05-22
Actual Results.

Little in the way of actual results
on the lives of these boys was ex-
pected by the promoters of this brief
summer school, two short months of
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-05-22

For some years observing people
have noted with elarm the increasing
number of so-called criminal boys in
Mississippi. They have seen the &C
ton of other states, how with care
and training, ninety per cent Of this
class grow up into useful citizens. In
striking contrast they have seen these
boys in Mississippi confined in the
jails, sent to the county farms, or to
the State Penitentiary, where their
associates are hardened criminals,
turned out ex-convicts, disgraced for
life, and so to be a menace to society.
"In 1896 a Juvenile Reformatory
bill, introduced by Hon. Clay Sharkey,
passed both Houses, but was vetoed
by the Governor.
EN- 1908 a bill was introduced into
the Legislature by Senator ]. r. NC
Dowell providing for Juvenile Re
formatory, but the Legislature ad
journed before the bill was reached on
the calendar. The friends Of the
measure continued to agitate the ques
ton, but directors contended that ow
ing to their Gepravity nothing good
could be done with such boys.
"In order to disprove this assertion
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-05-22

WANTED FOR ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
unmarried men, betweOv ages Of Is
and So; citizens OF United States, OF
good character and temperate hab
its, who can speak. rea3 and write
the English language For infor-
nation, apply to Recruiting Officer
Il Main street. june30
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-05-22
S.S.S.h d Of s ;aa sa1s., ,

Scroiua belongs in Childhood ordinary hdv I
oun y Glands about the neck and ulcers on t ETC. TIL
s e bn affections eyes physical mes the
oube being deeply the blood often he uY considered
the case of any shows symptoms OF 1a s the trouble
reach maturity hf
IS hut being bred circulation the disease IS po favorable
Frequently facilitating spell G s the greatest aH
manifest itself 3 D. D. Is
oood purifiers by going down into the ccuaGn anu
scrofulous germs snrching the blood with and
cures Scofula permanently S. S. is purely Of Scroll
child nave
fla begin the use of S. once and the disease forever
the system blood and medical advice ,,T "a
sale at drug stores THE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO.. ATLANTA IA
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-05-22

from bad influences,
mo plan that could be devised for
carrying on the work was left untried,
but to no avail. To leave these boys,
most of whom had done all in their
power to improve themselves, whose
minds were becoming filled with Wis
ions of normal boyhood, of good citi-
zenship and of useful lives in spite of
the past, to leave them alone in sit
uation where even good men. often be-
come bad, and the most sangune
spirits droop, this seemed a crime
against civilization and humanity. II
was suggested that one of the other
prisoners teach them, but this did not
seem feasible to the members of the
board. They took up and discussed
lie idea Of employing and paying a
teacher from the state funds, but de-
cided that in so doing they would
| transcend their authority. The Su
perintendent of Rankin County was
appealed to, but. he could do nothing
$50 ended the work of the summer
of 1909.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-05-22
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Z: The Mississippi Juvenile Re :
:. formatory Association has issued :
:. a little folder containing infor- :
= nation about the boy convicts in =
:. this state that will be found in {
:. teresting. The article follows: =
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The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-05-22
Number On Farm.

"Since June, 1909, to the present
time, a period of less than two years,
fifty white boys. under twenty-one,
have been on the Rankin State Farm.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1911-03-11
APrennature
COurtShip
II Occurred When the Girl Was
Part Child, and II Had
TO Be Done Over
BY LOUISE b. CUMMINGS
Copyright by American Press Asso-
citation. 1911

Tim" snld Norman Fisk 10 his
friend, Timothy lorman. II wish you
would do me n favor ! must be alb.
sent from home Oh business for a
month. l don't like 10 leave an old
woman and little girl in the house
alone. and I'd like you 20 al least sleep
there while I'm gone. though II yon
like you can eat there as well.
Fisk was forty-dTe and Forman
thirty-four. They were chums, Fisk
being widower. Forman an "old
bach" Fisk's household consisted
besides himself. OF his aunt. an old
lady Of slxty.fyc. and his daughter,
Maud still in school.
Certainly, old man." replied Forinan
"Ill sleep there anyway. II won't be
necessary for me 10 spend my evenings
there, will it7"
mot at ALL Blanche usually studies
her lessons I'm the evening. and my
aunt goes to sleep over her knitting.
your house is only few blocks
from the club" said the other. dis
mayed at the picture.
"Just so. and I'll see that you get a
latchkey. You can go in as late as
you like"
The first night Mr.. Forman went "a
his friends house at o'clock. True
enough. there was the old lady dosing
over her knitting and n girl in short
dresses sitting at a table with n globe
lamp on II studying her lessons. The
girl looked up at Forman with an ex
preston on her face indicating more
interest In his coming 10 spend some
time with them than mere protection
warranted. Her glance told him tina
Il would not be entirely safe to trea
her absolutely as n schoolgirl. Hell
aunt woke up and welcomed the Gus
todian, but the girl said never word
The next few evenings Formar
spent at his club. Then one morning
leaving the house Blanche went ont a
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1911-03-11


the same time with a pile of school
books under her drm. They walked
on together. but II didn't occur TO
Formnn TO offer 60 carry her books
for her till she remarked that they
were very heavy. When he left her
Mt corner and returned them she
gave him n look OF gratitude.
Blanche at recess Informed her bosom
friend, girl about her own age, that
she had had n grown man TO walk TO
school with her she had pretended
that her books were heavy because she
wished 10 be treated like "A young lady.
She was not sure whether she would
fall In love with her escort or not.
He certainly seemed very nice. True
ne was little old for her, but for
tune teller had told her that she would
marry n man twice her age.
The next evening Mr.. Forman came
IN rather early--10 o'clock-being tired
and sleepy lie found the schoolgirl
with a pack OF cards before her play
Ing solitaire. With n pout on her
young lips and n knitting OF her
smooth brows she said:
ooh, l can't work this out. Won't
you help me. Mr.. Formanr'
Forman sat down opposite her
From that moment she ceased TO be
Interested In the cards, except for q
pretext, prattiing TO him and endeav
oring 10 appear like young lady.
GLOW old would you take me for
Mr.. Forman?"
"Fourteen-perhaps year older"
ooh, dear. you are far out OF thu
why I'll be seventeen next month"
"You don't mean it,
Are you a believer in platonic nj
lection. Mr.. FormanT
II never thought about II. Are your
"Its dangerous. The least thing I
liable 10 break down the piatonic an'
bring about the true love"
"what do you mean By the leas
thingY'
well, an act OF Kindness or Of sac
rince: a torch OF the hand; kiss"
Good graciousi You talk very quee
for a.
"oh, yea: I know ron consider me
hid You forget I'll be seventeen mex
month. and eighteen is legal age 70
q woman"
Forman remembered time whe
he had considered a Firl Of eightee
IN her prime and one OF twcnty-tw
pas~e. Then he thought how nice
would seem 20 be back IN thnae ycuti
fui days. How much he had lost
coming 20 middi~ are hrd here ~
\ r,ri Who was pisiniv tnd'rs'inr M
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1911-03-11
Smith 70 conoh Psnnsxlvanin.

Andrew r. Smith has been elected
head coach OF the 1911 University of
Pennsylvania football squad by the
football committee. Smith has coach
ed the Red and Blue teams for two
seasons with success. The committee
also recommended TO the university
committee on athletics that no grad
yates from another college be permit
ted TO represent Pennsylvania In any
major sport. but that they be allowed
To play ON minor sport teams.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1911-03-11
Tod Sloane Again In Racing Game.

Tod Sloane Again In Racing Game.
Theodore w. Myers. formerly comp
troller OF the city OF New York. has
Joined the list OF patrons OF the turf.
He will race a string OF twenty-five
thoroughbreds i'm Belgium next sum.
mer His string OF racers Is made up
OF some OF the best bred horses In
England and Will compete for the
rich prizes OF the European race
courses.
Tod Sloane. once the premier jock
ey OF America and England. will act
as advisory manager" 70 the stable
Myers had one or two horses racing I'm
England and on the continent last sea
son. but this IL his first big effort 60 win
renown on the turf with a large stable
OF horses. The success that he achiev-
ed In 1910 caused him 10 plan a cam
paign on n large scale.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1911-03-11

That Michigan is developing weight
thrower OF unusual ability has been
demonstrated by the work OF Kohler
In his recent track practice. The big
freshman Is heavlng the ball far be
yond Captain Horner. having achieved
a mark OF 40 feet inches. That mark
is beyond the intercollegiate records
and not so very far from worlds
marks, so that II seems more than
probable that Kohler will develop into
record breaker as did his predeces-
sors nj Michigan. Coe and Rose.
Az the freshman phenom did better
with the hammer and discus during
his preparatory days than with the
shot he gives promise OF great per
formances when he can get outdoors.
While Kohler will not be eligible for
varsity competition this season. he will
probably be sent east 10 compete in
some OF the open meets
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1911-03-11

~ MICHAEL Of Russia uncle the car has been
his coronation june
NJ his wife the beautiful Countess opy will be highly
England
received
marriage contracted without the
"morganahc
husband and wife were happy
OF Wales
induce Car Nicholas H. to m the pan
Princess
grand duke ana the
his OF her In
ounder
promised 10
a
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1911-03-11
+ 10 Golf Abroad.

s 70 Golf Abroad.
ii American golfers
the amateur cbsp-
nent OF Great irimn
restwick. Fred Her
q Anderson are the
make the trip. They
sull late In April.
dsnts Want Boxing.
line In the history OF
my. Methodist New
zion that has been In
half n century. the stu
NJ bring an effort 10 place
on ~" athletic curriculum.
- soviiirs chsmpisn.
brother Of George.
"rr sculling champion.
nth Wales. Just dccid-
nlmry was = compsti-l
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1911-03-11
Wrestling Manager Making Money.

Jack Curley. manager OF George
Ha kcnSchmldt. n snid TO guarantee
the "rnsslan Lion" $4,000 for four
M, tour and then clears up some
tn 10000 for himself. Jack
H. unnngcr OF Zbysco, Is re
pc runrantee the Polish wres-
q us much and last year was
~ raadc $4,000
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1911-03-11

Trout Fishing Grounds.
punty IN. W Game Pro-
itiOn plans To have the
hshiug grounds In the
rVpcctS 10 secure $780,
d II predicted that the
after each year. as the
give n lot OF time 20
streams which it IL
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-23
LITTLE CHANCE
FOR Bis TEAMS
TO PLAY BAIL
Official Forecaster Declares
* Gulf or West Indies is
Only Place
REST OF WORLD IS
BESET BY WEATHER
Rain or Snow, Followed by
Cold Spell, Prediction
for Giants and
Athletics

WASHINGTON. Oct. 2.-The Giants
and Athletics will have to tight out the
Worlds Series in the Gulf of Mexico
or the West Indies. as these are about
the only parts OF the world that will
not experience atmospheric dis
turbance this week according TO a
bulletin issued tonight by the
weather bureau,
After predicting stormy weather
over Europe and no disturbance in
the Gulf OF Mexico or the West Indies
the bulletin says:
In the United States the tempera-
ture during the week will average low
over practically all districts from the
Rocky Mountains to the Atlantic
coast and there Will be frosts on Mon
day in the interior of the gulf States
and In the Ohio valley and by Tues
day or Wednesday in the Middle At
lantic and elevated regions in the
South Atlantic States The precipita-
ton for the week will be below the
normal generally.
There will be rain or snow Monday
in the region of the Great Lakes and
rain Monday and probably Monday
night in the Middle Atlantic aud New
England States. followed by colder
weather In the districts Tuesday. The
next general disturbance to cross the
country will appear in the Northwest
TUESDAY or Wednesday. advance over
the Middle West Wednesday or Thurs
day. and the Eastern States about
Friday. This disturbance Will DO pre-
ceded by rising temperature. attended
by local areas OF precipitation. and
bo followed by considerably colder
weather"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-23
'R|CHEsON SENDS
NO RESIGNATION
TO C0NGRE GAT|Oh
Spends Day of Silence and
Meditation in Muir
derers' Row
POLICE CONTINUE
ACTIVE ON CASE
Admit That There Are Many
Links in Chain of Evil
dence Yet to Be
Connected UP
CHRONOLOGY OF
POISON MYSTERY

October Ia-The Rev. v. r.
Richeson, according to the testt-
mOny Of William Hahn, nm old
acquaintance, purchased cyanide
of pot assium Mt the Iatter's drug
store In Newton Center for the
ostcnsibie purpose Of killing
dog. "keep this n secret" he 10
alleged 10 have said. lyon know
haven't bought this poison. I
want you to come to my weddinE
to Violet Edmands.''
October 12-Nrs. Johm r. RAN
akin. of Cambridge, declares that
she heard the Rev. Mr.. Riches0m
makc nm appel ment 10 meet
Avis Linnell, TO whom he waa
also rcpO rted to he engaged. ON
the following sunday. They chat
ON the telephone for 20 minutes.
October i4-(SaturtIay D-Hss~-
ton and Cambridge society reads
nm announcement In a Cambridge
paper Of the coming marriage -
October 81 OF Mr. RichesOn sud
Miss Violet Edma.ds, the
daughter Of one OF the naost
prominent families of aristorratfc
BroOkilne and heiresS TO I for
tune Estimated Mt &S0O.0OO.
Miss Avis Ltnnell, tells q girI
whose name the police refuse to
divuige, that she has just had
luncheon with friend. she de-
ciares she has headache and II
ON her way to the Y. w. G. A.
where she intended to take
powder and go TO bed.
In the evening Miss IInnell II
found dead In the bath room at
the Y. W. G. A. Her feet are Ina
nersed In hot water.
October 1-Medical examiner
Leary discovers that Miss Linneil
died from dose Of cyanide Of
potassium. He Expresses the Opan.
ION that she took the cyanide n
the belief that IL was = metl1cine
which would save her fr0n dis
grace and that II was given her
NV some body with murderOus In
tent.
October 18-Mr. Richeson, II II
alleged denied knowing Miss
LinneIl. but later asked Slias
Hnscombe. n friend Of the dead
girls ''Did she say anything be-
fore she Jicds''
October 10-WilIiam Hahn. tho
druggist Informs the police ~
the alleged purchase or cyanide
nv Mr.. Richeson. A Gordon Of
police Ii placed around the Ed
mands mansion where Mr.. Rich-
es0n has taken refuge.
October :O-The police ester
the Edmnnsia home and arrest
Nr. Riche~on. charging him with
the murder OF Miss Linnell.
October 22-Mr. RIchesOa
spends the day In worship In HIS
cell. praying and reading from
pocket bible. Attends jail SER
vices with other prisoners.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-23
TAFT IS SVEN
BUFFALO STEAK
RARE DELICACY Is SERVED TO
THE PRESIDENT WHILE IN
SOUTH DAKOTA.
SPENDS QUIET SUNDAY
GUEST OF CONGRESSMAN BURKE
AT PIERRE, :. D.-RECEIVEs
POLITICIANS, but TALKS
NO POLITICS.
SPENDS QUIET SUNDAY

PIERRE, S. D., Oct a2.-President
Taft ate buffalo steak tonight The
buffalo was killed yesterday by Sioux
Indians hired by q moving picture
outfit in Chicago The moving pic
ture man wanted to get Il real buff
falo hunt on his films. and so he
camped out on the plains running
cut from the ranch Of the late Scot
ty'' Phillips. who in his day made II
his business TO breed |ltfaioes. Phil
lips buffalo farm has more than zoo
of the shaggy headed creatures
Eagle-eyed Indians were sent after
the buffalo on horseback and they
brought one of them down with their
arrows after the old-time fashion.
The buffalo was carved up and the
tenderest rib steak sent on to the
home OF Congressman Burke III this
city. where the President stopped over
Sunday. Mr.. Taft partook of the
first buffalo steak served in years,
and he pronounced it rare deli
cacy. Governor Vesey. insurgent, was
another guest at the dinner.
Spends Quiet Day.
The Presidents day here was the
quietest he has spent since his de-
parture from Boston. His special
train reached Pierre early In the
morning. and ne remained aboad I'M
til 9 O'Clock. when he went to the
home of Congressman Burke. He at
tended the Methodist church service
and on the way was saluted by towns
people. In the afternoon the Presi-
dent talked on peace and arbitration
before 500 people in hall, and was
taken on an automobile trip to the
Rosebud reservation. seventy-fiyt
miles over a rolling prairies. A SHARP
wind whipped over the prairie. Civ
in9 zest to the ride.
The President met a group of State
politicians after his return. merely
shaking hands with them. Polite,
WAS not discussed. Among his cait
ers was Senator Crawford, snsargen
leader. who took part in the reren
progressive convention in Chicago
The President remarked quite COOL,
that he WAS pleased Ia meet MIR
Crawford and that was all.
Mr.. Taft leaves here tomorrow fel
a days experimenting in South Ia
kota. winding up AT Aberdeen.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-23
FAILED TO OBSERVE
DANGER SIGNALS

Especial to The Richmond Nirginian)
CAPE CHARLES. VA, Oct. e.
While endeavoring 10 pass through the
draw bride Of the New York. Philadel-
mia and Norfolk Railroads late last
night, the mast OF fishing boat col
uded with the draw before the bridge
was entirely opened. breaking the mast
In two, which fell on sylvester slant.
eeyenteen years old. who Was steering
the boat. and MASKING his skull kill
ing him instantly.
The boat WAS in charge OF captain
Edgar Slant. the boys uncle, carrying
six passengers, and was en- route from
poconoke 10 Shad Landing, on the
Pocomoke river. The boat blew for
the draw as the bridge was approach
cd. and before the bridge tender could
open ii TO allow the boat 10 pass.
through. the mast of the boat became
entangled with the rails. y coroner
Jury rendered a verdict OF accidental
death caused by disregarding danger
signals.