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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-03

Jackson's Drug store will nave it's
usual sale in confectionery Saturday.
Those famous Saturday specials at pc
per pound Johnston's, Belle Mead
Sweets, Lggett's and Balseris high
grade chocolates at their u.suaI Prices.
our college ices and Ice cream soda :
are all made with Mardcn's pure leo
cream. Egg and milk drinks spe-
cialty. cedulas cigars. leader for
this money. &c al Jackson's The Rexall
store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-03

Mr.. ana Mrs. Walker arrived Friday
from Rockland. Mass, to be the guests
of Arthur G.. Robinson. Mrs. Walker
was formerly Miss Lillian Bennett of
tais CITY
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-03

During the month of MAY the draw
bridge was opened just 1875 times, ar
average OF over four times a day.
which is one indication that there has
been some business on the river the
past month.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-03

Aliston Niles, who has been working
IL. one Of the big shoeshops in Lynn,
Mass. is at his home on Second street,
where he will remain until the dull
sea son in TIE shop is over.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-03

Make it in your way to visit T. s.
Smith & Co.'S today if you would save
money. The store should be fun ct
customers in response TO the prices
quoted in ad.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-03
Governor Redo Assassinated.

Nogales. Sonora, Mexico, June g.
Governor Diego Redo. of the state of
slnaloa, was assassinated on May 81.
according TO advises received here to-
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-03

The Merrymeeting Club met Thurs
day evening with Miss Eliza NJ. Mes
senger. Main avenue Miss Sue Fudge
Of Boston was the guest of honor.s
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-03

The Shoe shop team Will play the
Edwards of Augusta on the Muster
field at o'clock this Saturday aft
ernoon. The Edwards have =; fast
team, but the local lads will make
therl go some, and hope to win
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-03

The hour of the Friday CLUB fair.
which is to be held at tie home Of
Mrs Henry Richards Saturday. June
10, has been changed from TO go
NJ
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-03

The High school viii play Gardi-
nor High at Gardiner this Saturday
afternoon on QuinbY field. The Hal
lowell boys under the leadership OF
capt. Niles have been putting in some
veryy hard practice and they hope u
be able to hold the Gardiner boys
down to u close score. Paine will b.
in the box for Halowell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-03

Miss GLADYS Berry returned home
Friday evening from Brunswick,
where she attended the Ivy day exer-
ciseS at Bowdoin College.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-03

The reduced sale price of 80 cent
black mercerized shirts in +. $.
Smith & Co.'S. adj. Friday should have
read 80 instead Of 50 cents See the
nd
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-03

Mrs Harry A Bowman. who has
been seriously i'll with Il relapse Of
pneumonia for the last few weeks. is
very slowly recovering.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-03

Miss Lena Lincoln, who has been
visiting her sister, Miss Sadie Sinclair
of Portland. for a week. has returned
10 her home on Greenville street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-03

John Roland OF Melrose, Mass. who
has been passing a few Gays with
Mr.. and Mrs Harry Bowman, IL Wa
ter street. returned Tuesday evening
to his home in thaz eity. This is Mr.
Hollands first visit TO the Pine Tree
State, and he enjoyed it very much
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-03
HALLOWELL.

Rev. Malcolm Dana attended tie
Ivy day exercises at Bowdoin College
Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-03
WINTHROP CENTRE.

The Y. p. $. c. E. recently elected
officers and committees for the ensu-
ing year as follows: President, Aura
c. Jenkins; Vice Pres, Robert c.
Towle; Rec. Sec, Cora l. Rollins:
Asst. Sec. Muriel A Rollins; Cor
Sec, Clara w. Mumfoid; Treas. Lew
is Fl. Millspaugh; lookout committee,
Nellie ii. Millspaugh. Cora l.. Rol-
Inns, Charles VI. Bailey. Jr., ana Ella
Taylor: Prayer Meeting Com, Alice
Il. Cleugh, Fred .. Williams Ruth
". Mumford and Clara w Mumford
Social Com. the executive committee:
flowers and calling Emma s. briggs,
Carroll j. Rollins and Evangeline X.
RaileE literature, Annie sylvester,
Mary .Wetherell. Paul II Bailey and
Mary 6. Winslow, missionary, Mabel
q. Bailey, Georgia l. Williams and
Eva A. Schwartz music, E,iwood \
Bailey. MuTieI A. Rollins, Marion w.
Sleeper and Esther NJ Schwartz.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-03

Mrs. Nora Grant. Rich returned Il
Gardiner Friday evening, after {
weeks stay In Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-03

Mr. and Mrs c. A. Annis of Mad
ison are visiting their son, Night OF
ficer Frank A. Annis.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-03

The two-days session of the United
Order of Independent order of Odd La
dies Of Maine came To close Friday
night at Auburn. when Mizpah Lodge.
No. 6. Of Lewiston exemphfied the
First degree and Auburn Lodge worked
the Second and Third degrees Re
marks were made by Supreme lady
Sylvia A. Hall Of Boston and many of
the past ladies of the lodge. The Maine
Government held meetings during the
forenoon and afternoon in Androscog-
gin Lodge hall. The meetings Friday
evening were held in Abou Ben Adhem
hall
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-03

Rev. l.. Fl. Clarke will preach at
Bachelors Tavern Baptist church at
F.. NJ. Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-03

One side of the Gardiner and RAN
dolph bridge Is being replanked.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-03

Washington. June president Taft
was asked today by some callers
whether he thought the Sherman anti
trust law antiquated NO" replied
Mr.. Taft, they are Just beginning To
make il useful
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-03

did 1t amount to your obtaining an
opinion as to whether the deal was n
violation of the law" asked Mr.. Lit
Teton.
We did reach the conclusion" adj
mitted Mr.. Gary that if we acquired
the securities and afterwards there
should be proceeding by the govern
ment against as to prevent confirma-
ton of the deal, it would amount to a
great outrage"
And if such proceeding were taken.
the company thought it would have a
strong defence, did ito" asked Mr.. Lit
Teton
Well. should think we would have
it il Mr.. Martin Littleton were de-
tending the case said Mr. Gary.
Mr.. Gary said he regretted that
Chairman Stanley of the committee
believed that Mr. Frck and | mis-
represented the facts to President
Roosevelt" and he wanted 10 safisfv
the committee by facts and figures
that there was no Misrepresentation
He added:
Il believe every one connected with
the United States Steel Co. cares more
for his conduct, reputation aid char
acter than he does for the making or
losing of a few dollars"
Chairman Stanley said that his
opinion. what ever it was. was formed
after careful study of the facts pre-
scented before the Senate committee
and the judicial Interpretation of its
members. Il regarded the absorption
| Of the Tennessee Coal & Iron Co, bv
the tacit consent of the President, with
profound establishment said AIR
Stanley.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-05-18

were cells with "straitjackets," where
a man could he trussed up with straps
fixed to the walls, like sucking pig
in a market window, Oily his toes
touching the floor. Anyway No. 1889
was already discredited
Get Valentine"' he gruffly said to
Smith. We'll. governor" he contin-
ued in a more amiable tone, 'I'll give
you and the ladies a romantic type.
He's not poet, but he is doing ten
years here for opening a bank safe
without tools or the combination, SIM
ply by sense of touch. There is some
poetry in that"
"1mpossible." commented Fay.
"Well, the bank safe was opened
and the money stolen, and his pal
peached."
The door at the right of the office
leading in from the corridors of cells
opened. In came Smith, followed by
young man whose convict's garb
could not overshadOw the intelligence
that showed in his ashen face. Clear
ly the prison air was working its
baneful penalty on him with more sue
cess than usual in the case of men
who entered the institution in good
health. Vaguely conscious that there
were visitors present, No. 1889 stood
before the warden with his eyes di-
rected toward the floor His Shout
ders were square, he was of good
height, with a figure which yet bore
indications that he had been athletic
in his free days. When he had en-
tered the room the lieutenant gov
ernOr had noticed that the convict
walked with a free, manly stride, hav-
ing no semblance to the shutlling pris-
on SLOUGH of his fellop+ inmates.
Permit me-" Handler addressed his
visitors, with an elaborate gesture,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-05-18

sion, this voyage into this famous
TOMB Of living dead men.
AS the warden finished she exclaim-
ed, / once had an experience with a
burglar and
Did he take your jewels?" asked
Mrs. Moore sympathetically.
mo. l was in the parlor car in day
light. l was the only person in the
car, and this man walked up and ac-
costed me. | reached for the bell for
the porter. He struck my wrist. Then
he sat on the arm Of my chair. He
wanted to talk to me, he said.
scarcely knew what to do when a
younger man. evidently a gentleman,
walked in from the smoking compart-
ment and, taking the man by the arm.
led him away"
How do you know the man was a
burglar" asked the lieutenant gov
ernOr.
Listen. l had no more than got my
breath when the man came back. He
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-05-18

CHE WAS TALL AND HAD BLOND HAIR"
threw his arms about my shoulders
and again sat on the chair arm. When
| reached for the bell he struck my
arm. | screamed. The gentleman
who had taken him away before ran
into the car, and they fought. l was
petrified with fright. The gentleman
was much the smaller, and it seemed
he would surely be killed when sud
denly by some trick he sent the man
crashing through the Pullman window
I read in the paper the next day that
a famous burglar was found with his
skull fractured near the tracks"
A strange light came into Handlers
eyes. Was it possible, he thought.
that so strange a coincidence
did that occur in this state?" he
asked quickly.
YES" between Buffalo and Roches-
ter two years ago in June"
The warden compressed his lips
firmly.
"Was the dead burglars name Cot
ton?' he interrogated earnestly.
Eyes; that's what the papers said
Did you know him?"
Had him here for five years once
Odd, but we heard he was killed try
ing to get on moving train. And, by
the way, his particular pal is now in
this prison doing ten-safe breaking
His name is Valentine. The story you
tell is a brand new one on us
"And you never saw again the gen
tleman who rescued you" queried
Mrs. Moore of Miss Lane.
Never" Into the young girls face
came an expression of mingled sweet
ness and regret. The woman's ques-
ton seemed to revive in her the mem
cries of voice and face and a man
ner and a personality which somehow
she had never been quite able to for
get.
eve sat and talked for few min
utes," she finally went on. ''He told
me that there were reasons why he
could not let me know who he was
ana mat he could never see me again,
though 1 wanted him to meet my fami-
ly to receive their thanks for what he
had done. He was very nervous, but
he had amazing strength for one Of
his build, as his handling of that ruf
fan showed. When he shook hands
with me l noticed that his hands were
very white and smooth and sensitive"
The warden was now leaning over
his desk, intent on the girls words.
II noticed that he had the habit Of
frequently pressing one hand nervous
ly into the other, and
"He was tall. and he had blond hair"
interjected the warden
The girl gazed at Handler in open
mouthed establishment
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-05-18
CLOTH FOR UNCLE SAM.
It Must Be Pretty Good Stuff to Pass
tho Government Tests.

It MUST 20 Frotty 1ood Stun TO FaSS
tho Government Tests.
The men Of the United States army
come nearer knowing to a certainty
what they are buying in the way Of
cloth than do any other consumers in
the country. says Mary Heaton worse
in Success Magazine. When the gov
eminent gives out a million dollar
cloth contract it seems to it that it
gets material according to specifca-
ton. The specific contracts for vari-
out sorts of cloth are elaborate and go
into the technical side of the matter
the number of threads to be used to
the yard. the kind of wool to be used
in the manufacture-for the United
States soldier has to be well dressed in
clothes that will stand the strain of
weather and Of work. On Governors
island. New York city. there is a test
ing laboratory for cloth. A specification
Of the weight per linear yard Of each
kind Of cloth is mentioned Each bolt
of goods is weighed. and if it falls
short OF the proper weight 1t is thrown
out. Next the question Of wear and
tear is considered. and again the speci-
fication Is stated that each special kind
OF cloth will stand a strain Of so many
pounds to the inch work way and so
many pounds to the inch filing way.
So, after weighing, the next text is to
cut sample and try in machine the
strength of the cloth. If it won't
stand this test the cloth is thrown out.
After the cloth has been pronounced
perfect for weight and strength the
dye tests are made. 1t must stand two
acid tests for perspiration. and the ma
terial must stand boiling for ten min
utes in a certain soap solution. show
ing that it will stand washing with
strong alkalis. and finally comes the
weather test. the material being ex-
posed thirty days on the roof without
changing color appreciably. If the
cloth has passed its examinations sue
cessfully each yard Of each piece OF
cloth is Inspected. being run over ma
chimes for the purpose. while inspec-
tors watch for any imperfections in
the weave. All elSHIH VI Jdiu iot
each imperfection is charged to the
manufacturer.
SO when the cloth is finally sent to
the contractor to be made into uni
forms it is known to be of really good
material Each spool Of thread. each
button. each lining. each filing used
in the clothes Of soldiers has its own
special test
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-05-18

charm and beauty. held close to her
uncles side.
Mr.. Handler" spoke Mrs. Webster.
I'VE come today with a famous hu-
manitarian, Lieutenant Governor
Fay" she pronounced. inclining to-
ward that official.
Governor" said the warden, bow
ing Tie lieutenant governor shook
Handlers hand and presented his
niece. The party seated themselves,
facing the warden.
eve have come here today" said
Mrs. Moore. ito again ask that men
be not forced to make confessions
while imprisoned here that may be
used against them when they leave
here We understand that through
the pressure that can be brought to
bear on the inmates in these institu-
tiOns they can be made willing to con-
fess to crimes they never committed
what do you mean" queried Han
der
ooh, we understand that by depriv-
ing prisoners of their proper allow
ance of food and of small privileges
they are allowed, and by bullying con-
duct on the part Of the men in charge
Of them the inmates can be led to
make false confessions involving
themselves or others. This informa-
ton is used against the men after
they are released as well as against
men who are at large whom the po-
lice desire to incriminate."
"No one is ever forced to confess
anything here. madam" protested
Handler
But | know
pardon me. Mrs Moore" inter
rupted the lieutenant governor, rising,
81 do not think that in your zeal you
realize what you are saying" He ad-
dressed the warden. 1T seems, how
ever, that these we'll meaning ladies
have evidence that a certain man here
did confess some offense to a-a"-
"To a STOOL" commented Handler.
Am | responsible for the detectives
who have men working inside the
prison for them"
by Il SlOOI yOu lllCdu
"a stool pigeon, a decOy. They win
the confidence Of prisoners and tell
what they learn to the detectives"
Mrs. Moore here went on to state
that in Sing Sing and in all prisons
were confined many innocent men and
that in any event released men should
be encouraged to live honestly, should
be given Il chance. They ought not to
be pursued and bounded into being
spies by detectives anxious to make
a record for securing convictions re-
CARELESS of the truth of the testimony.
One reason the woman advanced for
her stand was that a man who be-
came a spy or decOy must associate
continually with men and women of
questionable character, thus rendering
it impossible TO secure or much less
remain in honest employment.
"Bosh" exclaimed Handler as she
ceased. '"These folks we get don't
want to live straight, won't live
straight can't live straight when they
get on the outside First, they're all
lazy; second. most Of them are in
sane.
What would you call a man." con-
tinued the warden, ''who does some
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-05-18
CONTINUED

Handler also had resumed his seat,
! significantly: $50 you're afraid Valen-
| tine will get new trial, eh? There's
| some class to Valentine. Have a
smoke" The prison master held out
box Of perfectos. from which Doyle
gratefully extracted weed.
Thanks" mumbled the detective
This Valentine is the only high class
crook l ever knew that l couldn't
. reach and put away for keeps. There's
something Of a mystery about him
He'd get away with the Rallies game
! In high society in walk. The swell
danes would go daffy over his good
| looks and his tony manners and his
| pleasing voice. Yet he has trailed
| along with the toughest gang in the
| business" Doyle paused, then said,
'And yet he says he is innocent, sup
pose"
Yes" put in Handler, leaning com
fortably in his chair said so last
time | talked with him. This prison is
killing him. He doesn't like it. He
can't stand it, His nerves will stick
out through his skin if they jump
much more
Hes the one fellow I think this
life would cure He's a wonder
AT safes, you mean" was Han
| dler'S sarcastic rejoinder.
Little did the warden and the detec-
tive realize as they sat and Schemed
to bring about the further and COM
plete ruin of Jimmy Valentine that
there's a divinity that shapes our
| ends, rough hew them how we Will"
and this influence is not denied to
those who anguish forlorn and hope
less in prison cells.
Little did they know that it might
be Jimmy Valentine. No. 1899. who
was to teach them that the soul of
| man is an unquenchable spark that
not even years Of oppression and
degradation can lastingly dim when
the spirit wills that they shall not.
And just now there came a knocking
at the warden's door that portended
much for No. 1899
The warden's secretary went to the
door opening from the office into
waiting room where visitors were re-
celyed. He returned to announce,
Some members Of the Gate of Hope
| society. and they have the lieutenant
| governor and his niece with them"
The lieutenant governor?" ejacu-
later Handler, Fay"
Yes"
What's the Gate of Hope?' asked
Doyle
"A gang Of women tryin' to release
from prison convicts they believe are
| innocent" said the warden
| The detective smiled.
At Handlers order Smith summoned
the callers. Doyle making his exit.
THE lieutenant governor" pondered
Handler. Il ,oonder if there's any
leak about those contracts for sup
plies"
Mrs. Moore and Mrs Webster of the
society. middle aged women of pleas
ing appearance came In, followed by
Rose Lane. the lieutenant governors
niece. and that official himself. Miss
Lane, young girl Of mmistakable
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-05-18
CHAPTER III.

~ ting that he had given his
w visitors an indication tina. he e
believed he had recognized
Rose Lanes deliverer, answered the
questions of the girl and the lieuten-
ant governor by stating: THE man is
as bad as the burglar he threw out of
the car window-even worse. He's in
this prison at this moment, l firmly
believe. according to the description
we've just heard"
"Oh, impossiblew exclaimed Miss
Lane. her face cClOring. He was a
gentleman. thorough gentleman. an''
too young to be hardened criminal.
Her face became shadowed with con
Germ.
The warden was vastly amused =.
this remark which The young girl al
dered with the finality cf uuquestipn.H!
authority.
TOO young" b. laughed - -
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-05-18
HERMAN WlESEN,
FASHIONABLE BARBER SHOP.

South side of High Street. Mineral Point. Wis
Patronage respectfully solicited and satisfac-
ton guaranteed.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-05-18

Ito present Mr.. Jimmy Valentine.
He's put more time locks on the re-
tired list than any three men in the
whole place, and when it comes to
the fancy getaway only a crosseyed
copper can keep tabs on him."
The warden's picturesque introduce
ton was lost On Rose Lane. She
caught a glimpse of the face of the
man in felon's stripes. She leaned to
one side to make certain. Yes; now
she could not possibly be mistaken.
She extended her hand systematically
and clutched the lieutenant governors
arm.
Uncle, uncle" she said chokingly.
lit is her'
fCoNTiNUED.l
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-05-18

thing the law forbids. does it when
ever the opportunity offers without a
chance of gain? What do you call a
man who does a thing for the love of
it?''
An artist" answered Mrs. Web
ster.
Artist! Then I've got a lot of
Them" laughed Handler sarcastically.
We'll. to me they are insane
To Rose Lane the adventure was ex-
tremely interesting Finally succeed
ing in gaining her uncle's consent to
her accompanying him on visit to
the great prison. she was now seeing
a little section of the darker side of
life which appealed strongly to her
imaginative nature. Her cheeks flush
ed with the excitement of the occa-
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-05-18
CHURCHES OF MINERAL POINT

St. pauPs-CathoIic.
Rev. L. p O'Reilly, pastor. Mass at 800 and
1890 a. M; Vespers, with benedictition at 800
Z. IN.
St. Mary
Rev. Nicholas Weyer, pastor. Mass at 8:0
and 1O:0Oa. m: Vespers at $500 p. IN.
Trinity Church.
Rev March Chase, rector. Holy Communion
at 500 a. m: Morning prayer and sermon IO:5O;
Sunday school at - a. m: Evening prayer
7;3).
Methodist Episcopal.
Rev. S. A. Bender, pastor Services at 1890
a. IN and 1870 p.
Glass meeting at Q a. m: Sunday school at
1l:45: EpwOrth league at G:30
PRAYER meeting Thursday evening 1870
Primitive Methodist Church.
Rev. w J. {. Bond pastor. Services at 1879
e. m and 1870 p. III.
Glass meeting 300 a. m; Sunday school at
300 .. m: Junior EndeayOr at p. m. Christian
Endcavor at $50 =. III.
PRAYER meeting THURSDAY evening 7:@0
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-05-18
GEORGE PRjDEAUX,

basement Penhallegon building. corner High
and Chestnut streets Mineral Point. Latest
STYLES of work. Give us call.