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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-07-15
School. at Central Maine Fair.

One of the most interesting features
in the Coliseum this year at the Cen
trail Maine fair will be the school ex-
hibitions. which have always mad q
prominent place among the other ex-
hibits. notable feature will be the
exhibition of the great work being
carried on by the boys and girls at the
Good Will Farm. All who visit the
fair should see their handsome booth
containing their fine exhibit of educa-
tional work from each department
such as drawing, basketry wood
working iron working, plain and fancy
sewing and cooking.
The Vassalboro schools will again be
represented by an exhibit which will
contain work taken from the daily
program of the classes in both rural
and graded schools. So far as possi-
BILE an endeavor will be made to show
the logical development of work in ac-
cordance with the course of study for
the spring term. All who are inter-
ested in the schools of vassalboro are
especially invited to view this exhibit.
and attendants will be ON hand to talk
about the work with any who so wish;
The schools of Fairfield will be
represented this year for the first time.
An effort will be made through a dis
play of class room material to give the
public an idea of the regular work of
the public school system of the town.
Work in arithmetic, language, draw
ing. paper cutting and pressed speci-
mems will be exhibited on appropriate
mounts, together with notebooks and
booklets from the higher grades. The
exhibit will be of particular interest to
Fairfield people as 1t will give in an
attractive way the up to date work OF
the schools.
school exhibition consisting of
small amount of work from all the
Winslow public schools will be exc
hibited. The exhibition will be in
charge of Superintendent Clarence ".
Flood.
A special feature in the coliseum
this year will be fine exhibition OF
the pupils of the waterville publ.u
schools. This display, as In former
years. will be extensive. and will be ar
ranged by grades in order that the
progress of the child from SUBJ grade
to ninth grade may be illustrated and
studied The work of music and
drawing for which the Waterville
schools are celebrated will be given
great prominence The exhibition will
be in charge of Superintendent Her
bert c. Libby and the staff of teachers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-07-15
MISSING STOKES LETTERS
Had Been Given Girls Lawyer, Detoc
tves Testify They Say.


New York. July 1.-THE missing LETT
ters of w. T.. d. Stokes. the millionaire,
to Miss Lillian Graham the show girl
were not In Miss Graham's possession on
the night of June z. when stokes was
shot but had been placed for safe keep
ing in the hands of Martin w Little
ton. Miss Grallams counsel. according
to the four detectives who testified to
day in their own trial on charges re-
sulting from the manner in which they
conducted their investigation of the
case Hence. they argued, the letters
could not have been taken from the
young womans apartments when other
evidence was removed to police mead.
quarters.
Mr.. Littleton was not at the trial
Lieut. Sullivan and Detectives Walsh
Devery and Flynn. who are under
charges, testified in their own behalf
that they saw no pink ribbon such as
the young woman says bound together
the most important letters when going
through the apartments. They told the
show girls so the day after the shoot
ing, they said. and the young womer
then told them that the letters had beer
given to Mr. Littleton to keep until they
were wanted
The cases will he continued tomorrow
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-07-15
Over 80 Lost
Steamers Collide.

Port Limon, Costa Rca. to the Times
says that - passengers and several of
the crew of the steamer Irma were
drowned on crushed to death when the
vessel was sunk in a collision during a
storm in the estuary of the San Juan
river The colliding steamer is given
as the Damante and the news is said
to have reached Port Limon from Blue
fields
Most of the passengers of the Irma
were below when the collision occurred
because of the heavy weather and to
this fact the dispatch says, is due the
heavy loss of life. The Diamante was
damaged, it is said. but kept afoat
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-07-15
SORROW IN CHINATOWN.
Fire Commissioner Puts Ban on Ho-
It's Method Of Roasting Pigs.


New York. July 1.-THE inhabitants
of Chinatown are sorrowful because of
the interference Of the Fire Department
with their roasting of pigs in the ap-
proved style discovered centuries ago in
the Middle Flowery Kingdom. They
are yainly trying to learn why they
are not allowed to follow the recipe of
their famous ancestor, Ho-Ti.
For many DAYS the Chinese have been
holding roast pig barbecues against the
rear wall of M Z Doyers street, but
yesterday the report that frequent fires
were occurring in Chinatown reached the
ears of Commissioner Johnson, and he
sent Assistant Foreman Anthony j.
Stewart to tell the Orientals that the
barbecues must cease. The Chinese pro-
tested and said NO understand but
to no avail Tba order was imperative.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-07-15

land Thousands o., FrcnehJ people arc re
joieing over the historic event
Picnics. dinners and social gatherings
followed exercises in keeping with the
great day of the year for all Frencnmen
who fove democracy and liberty
In some places the mills ware closed
down TO permit the French operatives to
take part in the festivities Of the day.
Rhode island had the most elaborate cele-
bration in charge of the first French So
ciety of the state, La Patrie Francase
President Rene Quentin and Secretary Jean
Is sabate went to Woonsocket. where they
were met by Gov. and Mrs. Abram J.
Pothier Mayor F. X, l.. Rattey of Central
Falls and Dr. AIphonse Daudeun of Wor
ceater and took them to the society out
ing near Warwick Downs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-07-15
p. o. MEN AGAIN ACCUSED.
Lawyer Tells House Committee Pub
fishers We're Prosecuted.

Washington, July H. Charges that
post office inspectors had been sent in
to the plant of the Lewis Publishing
Company in ST. Louis, that the books
of the company had been seized and
the offices turned topsy turvy. were
reiterated Thursday before the House
committee on expenditures in the post
Office department by Edward G. Mad
den. formerly third as 5istant postmas-
ter general, now attorney for the Lewis
concern. from which the second class
mail privilege was withdrawn.
The company. he said, had been the
victim of the persecution of the post
office department and Of the personal
animosity of George 3. Cortelyou, for
merly postmaster general
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-07-15
POPULAR EDUCATION
o GIVE Friendlier Relations Between
United States and Japan.

New York, July 14-The custodians of
the Si0,0oo,oo0 Carnegie Peace Foundation
announced today campaign of popular ed
ucation TO establish friendlier relations he
tween the United States and Japan. The
division of intercourse and education has
arranged an exchange Ito give to each
people better knowledge of the other and tn
help build up a public opinion in both
countries that will resist all attempts II
arouse antagonism."
Under this plan DR.. Inazo Ntobe. pres
ident of the first higher college of Toxic
will be brought here carly in October. He
will spend about six week each az Brown
University, Columbia. John Hopkins and
the Universities of Virginia. Illinois and
Minnesota. lectnring on japanese history
and current problems. The following wear
distinguished American will he SEM
70 Japan for similar service The plan
Is to make this exchange permanent. rep
resentativeS of eacn county visiting each
other on alternate years.
The committee says the Japanese gov
eminent has heartily approved the under
taking
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-07-15
LOCAL NOTICE.
Special Car

VIII leave Waterville every Sunday
at $40 A. M up to and including Sept.
18th for Augusta. to connect with the
Steamer Islander for Richmond, Bath.
Capitol and Squirrel Islands. Ocean
Point, arriving at Boothbays Harbor
about 11.30 A. M. Return leaves
Boothbay Harbor at 1870 p. NJ stop
ping at the Islands. Bath. Richmond,
Gardiner. arriving at Augusta about s
o'clock p. NJ. Connects at Bath with
the l.. b. 4 B. Electric Road for New
Meadows Inn. Brunswick and Lewis
ton. 10 miles for $1,2s sea. voyage.
Shore dinner at New Meadows inn.
Beautiful scenery.
june30. fri&sattosept9 a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-07-15

tied among the Potawatomies, by whom
he was adopted. He married an Indian
woman. who died, and subsequently he
married a woman not a member of the
tribe.
He later divorced her according to
the customs and usages of the tribe
Azelde Cyr the divorced woman brought
suit against his heirs to obtain posses
sion of some of his property, on the
grounds the divorce was Illegal. not hav-
ing the sanction of any court She lost
her case.
Under the Pottawatomie laws a man
could divorce his wife merely by taking
up with another female member of the
tribe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-07-15
LATE ANCHORAGE.
Gentle Breeze for East
ern Yacht Club Fleet
Around Hills Of MI. Desert and
Into Winter HarbOr.
Elena Again Leads Irolita with
Capt. Dennis at Mis- Best.

Winter Harbor Me. July 14.-The
gentlest of winds blowing over the
smoothest of seas and beneath the
pIeasantest Of skies waited the East
ern Yacht club fleet around the great
| hills of Mount Desert and into this
niet,iresoua iron bound harbor to
late Int welcomed anchorage this eve
ming. 1t was a slow day for the racing
contingent and the different crews will
welcome the end Of the cruise tomor-
row The Elena took the Irolitas
measure fer the eighth time since their
contest began on Long Island sound,
a month ago. The margin in correct
ed terms today was . minutes and 81
seconds. The other winners were the
schooners Taormiua and Vagrant and
the sloop Adventures.
While the weather Continued TO keep
it's contract with Commodore Clark
today, it fell down bit as FAR as the
breeze was concerned for the hardest
puff was scarcely more than three
miles an hour. Even the big schooner
Elena was more than five hours coy
ering the IS miles. although only
miles was on the wind. 1t was par
ticularly hard on tho little sehooners,
which sageed far back to leeward and
did not get into this harbor until after
dark. The fleet had to be dragged out
of Bartlett,s uarreWs. for there was no
wind at all during the forenoon. Then
came a long wait but lust before noon
a
and the regatta committee promptly
sent the yachJs off
The sloops Humma and Adventures
got into difficulties at the start and the
committee may have 10 adjust their diff
ferences.
The Naerant and Vision shared the
honors in The small schooner start. al
though I'VE minutes later the former was
well to the wjndward Once more Capt
Bill Dennis berthed the Elena in such a
place that she footed the others and
came to the line with a clean field and
plenty+of Roadway. while the other yachts
with the exception of the Taarmina We're
badly tangled at tie line. 1t was a slow
beat down BlHehili bay against the last
Of the flood tide. but the feet made fair
~ good time while the Elena climbed up
wind and at 10 fsrne-ad the bav4. Of
tho uYnr,a and tool tbs lead rhe IT,
iita kent dronninq astern and AT Placen-
tia island thera was nine minutes ne
tween the Yachts After nassin4 4,Iscsnz
ia island. sheets we're easaa off eradY-
alIy until Great Duck island Iirbt was
rounded and from there to the finish il
was straight run down the wind
But once into the bay the wind began
10 let go the Elena and held out a help
ing hand to her rival. The Clark Yacht
gained steadily for half an hour until
there was less than quarter of mile
between the two yachts The Elena at
one time was nearly motionless. with Iro-
lita rushing up astern very fast Then
the breeze took pitv on the uamesale of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-07-15
SENATOR TERRELL RESIGNS
But Gov. Hoke Smith Refuses to Ac-
cept Resignation.

Atlanta, Ga, July 14.-Gov. Hoke
Smith received today the resignation
of Senator ]. NJ. Terrell who announc-
ed yesterday that he would not return
to the United States Senate as one of
Georgias representatives The Gov
ernor declined to accept the resigna-
ton and required the senator to con-
tinue to represent the state. at least
during the present session of the Leg
slature. Senator Terrell also mailed
a copy of his resignation to the Presi-
dent of the Senate
Gov. Smith was elected United
states senator a few days ago by the
Legislature and one Of his opponents
was Terrell
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-07-15
THE PRESIDENT ACCEPTS
Invitation to Be Guest Aug. 26 of Es
sex County Republican Club.

Salem. Mass. July President Taft
has accepted an invitation to he the guest
of the Essex County Republican Club at
the annual outing to be held Aug. 26 at
the home OF Congressman A. P. Gardner al
Hamiiton. Wilfred W. LuflSln. secretary
to q Congressman Gardner and president OF
the club, announced the acceptance 90 the
invitation in a telegram today. Governor
Bass of New Hampshire will also be a
guest on that day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-07-15
Celebrating the
Fall OF the Bastile.

Paris. July Threats of the revo-
lutionar& element to mar the national
fete with violence ha failed up to
noon The only incident was minor
disorders by ii band of young royal
lists. Republican Guards occupied the
principal centers aud prevented the So
cialists and The striking building work
crs from marching 10 SaRte prison and
making demonstration on behalf of
the freedom Of their colleagues who
We're imprisoned for violence and anti
miltarism. The annual review of the
troops at Longchamps was magniti-
cent spectacle Four hundred thous-
and persons saw President Fallieres.
with the diplomatic corps and the pic
turesque Abyssiuian mission at his
side, present the colors to the regi-
ments
Dirigible balloons reformed evolu-
tons above the military field. but the
army aeroplanes were not permitted to
take part in the mancuvres because OF
the danger to the soldiers on the
grounds.
AS President Fallieres was return
ing 70 the Elysee palace. a crowd Of
hoyalists shouted Long live the
Ming but other spectators turned
upon the disturbers and drove them
from the streets. Some blows We're ex
changed and the police made many ar
rests.
Boston, iuly 1i.--Celebrations In homo
OF tho 122nd anniversary of the fall o
the Bastile are being held all over New
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-07-15

successful results attending the ~
change Of professcrss betweens fissr
ward University and some of the srea'
German universities prompted the ex-
tension of the plan to Japan,
Officially the United States govern
uent has had nothing to do with lifo
negotiations, but with the japanese
foreign office which lent earnest anu
svmnathetic support to the movement.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-07-15
= Aviator Mars Probably Fa-
tally Injured in Erie, Pa.
Falls Several Hundred Feel
Defect in His Machine.
Wife an Eye Wiiness-.kow Prostrat-
ed by the Shock.

,,r, 90, a.,
ERE "a JulS nu" ''a' ., e'''
aviator, was Pio'apiy lalahS MUIR,
In TINS CITY late t"uay 'ef' ~ l's'
control oil MS ii,d'"iH' u''I ing q iilS"'
ana tel from d heisitt u 9oFe'3i nun
dfFd teet 10 tlie btollll'' Iiie IleaN ~
plane dropped on Top ol MN ms IN
Jurles are 81 Su'' nature II ID sala'
tnat there Is pEa1tlcaliy no nope OF MS
recovery.
ne Aftatpr > we "ItheSSsu t'le aC-
c1deht ana tonisIlt. owing 10 TIE sheek
her eonaltloh Is serious.
Mars had maze one successful hlght
Garlic" IN the afternoon, He was IN the
air t5f the second time when the ac-
cident occurred. Several thousand
spectators were watching MIN, He cir
clad the tiela Il number of times at a
height OF several hundred feet. sud
denly the machine made a dip down
ward and Mars was seen to jerk at
something in an effort to regain control
OF II. 1t was a futile attempt, however
and few seconds later the hiplahe
STRUCK the ground. The machine was
completely wrecked and Mars lay uIl-
al first II was believed he was dead
were present as snectators. we're soon
at the side Of the injured man. Will
inc bonds cleared away the Wreckage
and MARS was carried 70 an improyispG
field boenital Tonight Or. Roughtan
issued statement from the hospital
Ia ~ cffect that the aviatar's chest
was badly Injured that he sustained
concrseio, ~ tIta brain and Internal
b,irriee and that he was bruised from
bF,d 10 foof
The aviation meet here was given I'M
der the auspfces of A local newspaper.
After his first afght Mars fixed several
levers ON tho machine He started the
second hight few minutes before ;
o'clncIz He had not been In the air long
when for some reason he started to de-
scend The machine rocked badly for a
time and then shot downward with ter
rife velocity The amazed spectators
stood stiu for a moment. There was a
scream and Mrs. Mars. the birdman's
wife. rushed toward tine wrecked ma
side bo,oa,or sac vsa4 overcome with
grief and was carried from the field
z
New York, July thames G Mars has
many daring fests Of the air 10 his credit
He has appeared in every section OF the
United states and is the first American
aviator. II not the only one Of auy ma
tionality, to have made tour the
world He left san Francisco in DE
eember and returned to New York last
month laden with trophies. and log
book OF over 80 successful flights IN the
Orient. He flew ia Honolulu, Manila
Japan. Java. Gorea. Siberia, Russia and
other places and on one occasion had a
royal passenger the KING Of siam, on
l2-mile flight
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-07-15
ANOTHER HEIREss LOST.
Miss Mildred Sherman Reported En-
gagged to Lord Camoys.

New York. July 4.-Ralph Julian
Stoner, Lord Camoys usher at the
Gould wedding and chum of the Hon.
Bobby" Beresford, is engaged to be
married to Miss Mildred Sherman,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William
Watts sherman. one of the wealthiest
actresses in the United States, accord
ing TO cable dispatch from London
which the American will publish to-
morrow. II became known today, the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-07-15
Alleged Murder
at Salisbury, Vt.

SALISBURY. Vt, July 14.--George B.
Niles, farmer, is under arrest. charged
with the murder OF his father-ln-law.
Charles barton, today. 1t is alleged that
Niles and his wife had words and that
when Barton took his daughters part
Niles struck him Barton died few min
utes later. An autopsy will be held to-
morrow to determine the exact cause OF
death. Niles is 4S years of age. He and
Barton worked a farm together.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-07-15
Sherman Slightly 5osts Burns

New York. July IL Eddie sherman
OF EeW York forced the pace in a 10
round bout with frankie Burns of New
Jersey tonight at the Rookaway Beach
Athletic club. Sherman had a slight
advantage in the first five rounds. but
the rest Of the contest was even. The
men fought at lis pounds. ringsfde
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-07-15
4GIFT OF TONGUES REBUkED.
Preacher Tells Writing Worshippers
to Do More Praying

Pittshurg. july li-Rebuking members
of the cult "for the way they acted, "
the Rev. s y. KenHe, of st. Louis, was
the principal speaker Wednesday night
at the Pentecosta convention of the
Gift of Tongues sect. being held under
tents at Homestead Park.
The remarks Of the minister came
when. during an address. he saw some
of the worshippers rolling in the saw
dust on the floor and other under the
seats, ali shouting and crying for the
manifestation" of the "gift of tongues.
Then Kenne told them to do more pray
ing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-07-15
SPORTING NOTES.

Thomas NJ. Sherman son Of the Vice
resident won the annual tournament
on the American Golf Association of
advertising Interests Friday at Bret
ION Woods. N. H.. by defeating A. II.
Johnson Of Searsdale I and in the SO
hoies finals, The winner in the second
division was w. j. Mcdonald Of Mid
lothian, who defeated w. c. Freeman
Of Fox Hills. 70
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-07-15
INDIAN DIVORCE LEGAL.
Tribal Custom of Simply Taking An
other Woman Is Upheld.

Oklahoma city, okla. July 1.-THE
Oklahoma supreme court has handed
down a decision recognizing as legal di-
vorces obtained according to the old
tribal customs of the Indians. The de-
eision was rendered in the case OF
Aavier Delonais a Canadian by Lirth.
who came to the United States and set
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-07-15
THE MCNAMARA TRIAL
Changed to Oct. II Next, Owing to
Election on Oct. 10.

Los Angeles. July 14-After setting
Oct. 10 as the date for the opening of
the Mcnamara dynamiting trial. Judge
Bordwell discovered that an election
on state constitutional amendments
would be held on that day The court
therefore designated Oct II for the
opening of the trial.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-07-15
REVOLT IN PERSIA.
New Cabinet Has Resigned-Country
In State Of Anarchy.

London. July ia special dispatch
to the London Standard from Teheran
says that the cabinet has resigned and
the country is in state of anarchy.
The roads are unsafe and rebelieus
movements are in progress at Shiraz.
capital of the province of Ears, Ker-
mansnah and Selma, capital of Kurdis-
tan. Fortified villages in the Ardabil
district have been sacked by the reb-
al
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-07-15
HERE AGAINST WILL,
Passengers Couldn't Land at Gibraltar
for Fear of Cholera.

New York. July 1.-THE C,lnard
lAner fannonia brought to port yes
tefday from Naples five passengers
VINO had no desire to come here They
We're victims of circumstances asso-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-07-15

Washington. July 14-Resident off
Gals of the Carnegie Peace Founds-
ton have nothing to add to the state
ment from New York regarding the
establishment of system of alternate
, exchange of university professors be-
tween America and Japan as STEP
towards the education of the people OF
the world in the ways of peace The
executive conl5nittee of the Foundation
will meet in View York in September,
when 1t is believed formal announce
i ment on the subject will be made. The
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-07-15

dispatch adds, that lord Camoys is to
leave England shortly ! to visit the
Shermans at their Newport residence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-07-15

The local Maine Central time tables
we're distributed Friday afternoon w
the advertising agent, Charies Sniieh'