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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-21
Wednesday, June 81, 1911.
Col. RoothbY,s RESIGNATION.

Oeea Sionally q man Is SO Wen hho"H
to the general public as to escape
frequent public credit because it Is
generally understood that everybody
else knows all about him, This was
much the case of Col. Frederic f.
Boothby, so long connected with the
Maine Central Railroad. Almost
every man in Maine felt that he knew
Fred Boothby. He had been so
long associated with the head of
affairs on Names greatest railroad
system that ii seems to have been
taken for granted that he was like
the rails and the equipment, per-
manent thing there to be looked to
and, to be reckoned with in everything
that pertained to the welfare of the
State.
The dispatches of Tuesday morning
announce the resignation of Col.
Bcothby as general passenger agent
of the Maine Central system. and
from Kittery to Fort Kent there is an
exclamation of surprise. Somehow no
one expected Col Boothby to resign
or to get through with being the head
of things in Maine Central affairs.
He retires after n continuous years
of service. 36 of which have been in
the position which he Is just laying
down.
Every newspaper man of recent
years knows Col. Boothby, and knows
him well They have met and en-
joyed his optimistic presence, and
have partaken of banquets with him,
probe bly,. on many OCCASIONS; at least
the majority of them have.
The dispatches tell us that Col.
Boothby declined to discuss the rea-
sons for his retirement and thus we
are hedged off from any way COM
menting upon the meaning, or the
probable results, of such move, on
his part or the part of officials now
in control of the Maine Central, under
the merger But it is with the utmost
confidence that we assume that il Col.
ner than for his own convenience,
someone has made a mistake. He
represented not only the Maine Cen
trail Railroad but Names interest in
public affairs. and bad long been
leading figure among leading men.
There was never any question of his
ability or int gritty and positions of
trust and honor have been repeatedly
bestowed upon him by his fellow
citizens.
Somehow with such representative
men Of Maine at the head of its chief
railway system, Maine had an especial
pride and feeling of ownership in the
enterprise. which II could hardly feel
with strangers at the head. With the
retirement of Col. Bothby the State
feels distinct loss.
Ever since Col Boothby's father
was appointed station agent on the
Somerset & Kennebec r. R.. ian. l..
1859 Col Boothby has been connected
with raiIroading. Even back in the
days of 1861 to 1864, when he was as
sistaEt postmaster at Waterville, he
was on the railroad payrolls at Sc per
month, for carrying the mail between
the postofiiee and station. He COM
Central May 1. 1854, and has been with
them, representing them and repre-
sentiBs Maine. ever since.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-21

A New Jersey idiot who rocked the
boat for the sake of seeing the ter
ror of his companions, got black
eye from the other man of the party
as soon as they reached shore. The
boat-rocker preferred charge of as
sault against the eye-blacker and the
women told the story. The Judge not
only dismissed the charge. but offered
to send the boat-rocker to JAN II his
companions wished it. 1t is ray of
hope for humanity. II your ldiotic
companion rocks the boat or points
gun at you lick him first ana then
Jail him. IL XII
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-21
VOICES OF THE PRESS.

Although but a comparatively few
can attend the silver wedding celebra-
ton of President and Mrs. Taft at the
White House today. some 90.000,000
Americans will be with them in spirit.
The President has worked hard and
has gained the growing confidence of
great majority of our citizens ire
spective of politics. Today we get a
graceful exhibition of the human side
of Mr.. Taft in this delightful social
function. All good Americans extend
the heartiest ongratulations.-Po
land Express.
During the recent cruel war In
Mexico much was said and written
about the Carnage" but 1t is "a
comparatively dun Sunday in the
United States when the casualties
from automobile mishaps do not ex-
coed those of any similar length of
time during the late insurrection.-
Biddeford Journal.
That silver wedding at Washington
proves that there is something bet
ter than being President of the United
States-only it didn't need to be
The pumping of the water from the
wreck of the Maine has SO far sue
ceeded in establishing the indisputable
fact that she was blown up so thor
oughly as to be entirely justified in
sinking.-Pittsburg Dispatch.
Can President Taft's declination to
join the anti-horse thief's association
indicate that he has intentions on the
Democratic onkey?-Atlanta Consti-
tuition.
A correspondent wishes to know
whether the harem skirt should be re-
ferred to as it, or chem" We de-
cline to settle the question, but there
seems to be widespread opinion that
the harem skirt ought to be spoken
of in the past tense only.-Bdngor
News.
If the people of Maine vote to keep
the prohibtory amendment, SAYS the
Argus they will write themselves
down as fools and asses. 1t does not
say so in such blunt language. but
that is what it means. They will vote
for what 1t denounces as IAN i'm
practicable law. 'demoralizing hum
bug and farce" and "wretched fall
ure." Strange that so many perverse-
~ refuse to be converted by the Ar
gus's arguments for license and local
option. 1t is a dunderheaded and dis
couraging world. Portland Press
The Democratic State government
continues to reduce the net debt of the
State-with the revenues provided by
the preceding Republican administra-
tion.-Oxford Democrat.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-21

Last Wednesday was the centenaTy
OF the birth of Harriet Beecher Stowe.
Mrs Stoves connection with Orrs
Island and in fact with all of Harps-
well makes the event of unusual in
terest around the shores of Casco bav.
The house in which lived sthe original
Pearl of the Pearl of Orr's Island
story still stands and is the one spot
which every visitor to the island
seeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-21
AUGUSTA LODGE DIRECTORY

ROSE Or SHARON CHNPfER. NO
Is, O r. Stated meetings the mrs.
Wednesday evening OF each manth ~
1880 All members soiourning In the CITY
are invited TO attend
HELEN M HEWINS. w. M
ELIZABETH A. THOMPSON. SEQ.
"a n
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-21

The Gardiner Reporter journal says
that many places in that city need
new sidewalks and points out that the
appropriation made by the city for
permanent walks $500, is not enough
to do the work that ought to be done
the present year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-21

The Women's clubs of Damariscotta
and Newcastle have combined IN
plans for a safe and sane Fourth of
July celebration. The idea was con-
ceived by Mrs. Robert l.. Sheaff OF
Newcastle, wife of the Congregational
pastor. The program will include a
big parade. sports and an evening en-
tertainment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-21

Aroostook county seems to have an
abundance of the legal profession
within it's borders. There are 81 at
torneys in Houlton. Caribou comes
next with IS. Pressure Isle has nine,
Fort Fairfield and Fort Kent, five
each, Van Buren,, four; Island Falls
and Mars Hill, two each; Sherman and
Ashland. one each.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-21

The late Walter r Sihley. who died
recently at Stockton. Cal. was ma
tive of Maine. He was born in Ed
dington in 1858 and 20 years later
went to Stockton, Cal, where he has
since resided. Mr.. Sibley has been
prominent in political life in the
West and was four times elected sher-
if of San Joaquin county.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-21

The Boothbay Harbor firemen are
succeeding finely with their plans for
a Fourth of July celebration. says the
Roothbay Register. They are plan
ming to have program of water ana
field sports, besides a band concert
and street parade and other attrac-
tons suitable to the day. No visiting
fire companies will be in town. only
the general public for miles around.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-21

That silver wedding at Washington
proves that there is something bet
ter than being President of the United
States-only it didn't need to be
proved.-Lewiston Sun.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-21

The Democratic State government
continues to reduce the net debt of the
State-with the revenues provided by
the preceding Republican administra-
tion.-Oxford Democrat
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-21

The Centennial of the town of Car
mel occurs Wednesday but it will not
be celebrated until July 4. The pro-
gram will include athletic sports, a
historical address and a dinner in the
town hall. The proceeds of the din
ner will be used to purchase fire ap-
paratus for the town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-21

Some unusual features are connect
ed with the marriage intentions filed
few days ago at the office of the
Portland city clerk. In one case the
intended bride is from Portland. Me-,
while the groom to lie comes from
Portland, Oregon In another case
the intentions of marriage of two sis
tiers were recorded on the same day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-21

Can President Taft's declination to
join the anti-horse thiefs association
indicate that he has intentions on the
Democratic donkey?-Atlanta Consti-
tuition.
Rock Island Argus., 1911-11-04

Of your town and country. You &C
Quire standing. respect, peace OF mind
Your point Of view is changed. You
no longer "see red" Your fellow men
appear to you as they really are-co-
workers and friends-not oppressors or
schemers against your welfare. You
have done your part, you have unified
your interests with the right ones
caught step with the march OF prog
ress
1t is only those who resist this march
that get hurt Don't get under the
car-get in II. Going in debt to the
bank means going in debt TO yourself.
TO your family, to the general good
This should be the most sacred Of your
obligations and should come first 1t
is the preferred creditor" and you'll
find that all your other creditors will
be willing to stand back while you
pay It. For it insures the payment Of
every other obligation. A man who
is saving is trusted and helped. His
credit is good He can do things"
People place confidence in him.-Chi-
cago Tribune.
Rock Island Argus., 1911-11-04
SAID SHE
WOULD FAINT
mrs. Della Long Unable to Stand
On Her Feet More Than a Few
Minutes at a Time.

Pendergrass, Ga.-Mrs. Della Long,
of this place, in recent letter. says:
For FIVE or six years, | suffered agon-
les with womanly troubles.
Often, l couldn't sit up more than
few minutes at a time. and if l stood
on my feet long, would faint.
took Cardui, and it helped me i'm
mediately. Now, can DO my work all
the time, and don't suffer like | did"
Take Carduf when YOU feel i'll in any
way-weak, tired. miserable, or under
the weather. Cardui is strength
building tonic medicine for women.
1t has been found TO relieve pain and
distress caused by wOmanly troubles,
and is an excellent medicine to have on
hand at all times.
Cardui acts on the womanlv consti-
tuition. building up womanly strength,
tOning up the nerves, and regulating
the womanly organs.
It's half century of success is due to
merit II has done good to thousands.
viii you try it? II may be just what
you need. Ask your druggist about
Cardui. He Will recommend it.
n B. Frite n: Ladies Advisory Dept. ChsttaI,
nooea Medicine Co, Chattanooga. enn for SpectdI
Instructions, and 64-page book. Home Treatment
soT Women, sent in plain wrapper. on request
Rock Island Argus., 1911-11-04
WEATHER CONDITIONS.

Lower pressures and higher temper
atures are noted in nearly all portions
of the observation field, with the low
est barometer readings in southern AL
berta and southern California The
northwestern and southwestern lows
are accompanied by light rain or snow
in the Canadian northwest and at oc-
casional stations on the north Pacific
coast and in the northern portion of
the Rocky mountain region and the
upper Mississippi valley. while gener-
ally cloudy skies prevail everywhere
except in the southern plateau sections.
Because of these low air pressures to
the westward, unsettled and warmer
weather is indicated for this vicinity
tonight and Sunday.
Rock Island Argus., 1911-11-04

but were In such q hot fire that they
were unable TO hold It In this action
fell Major Gavttt and Captain High
man, both Of Indiana.
Aside from this one reverse every
thing favored the Federals. and the
foe was soon in full retreat, which
finally became a rout. The pursuit
was kept up till nightfan. and one
troop of cavalry continued it far into
the night. bringing back one gun and
several prisoners The next morning
the whole Union army resumed the
pursuit. but after following for ten
miles and sending a troop of cavalry
forward twelve miles farther. gave up
the chase and returned to Frederick
town.
Colonel PlUmmer reported six killed
and sixty wounded on the Union SIDE
and said he buried 15S Of the enemy,
and other bodies were found later. He
took eighty prisoners, thirty eight OF
whom were wounded. The Confeder-
ate colonel, Lowe. who had been the
leader Of a command of independents
only less troublesome than that OF
Thompson. was killed
General Grant wrote a letter Of con-
gratuIations to Colonel Plummer and
thanked others of the command Gen
Rock Island Argus., 1911-11-04
Unioue Church Sian,

Baptist church in New York city bears
notices of services in seven languages.
Six foreign congregations-Slov Chi
nese, Magyar. Italian. Polish and
Greek-attend services at this church.
and each nationality has its own pas
tor. Besides these. five services are
held for English speaking people. On
the sign, which is said to be about the
largest church sign in the city, the
time of each service is denoted by a
clock at the left of the notice. while to
the right of the notice is the flag Of
the countr-- in whose language the no
tice is printed
Rock Island Argus., 1911-11-04
IBSEN AS A TAILOR.
The Only Help He Needed Was In
Threading the Needle.

threading the Needle.
An interesting story of Ibsen as a
tailor is told in a Paris contemporary.
Jonas Lie. a Norwegian poet, was ac-
customed TO spend part of the sum-
mer at Berchtesgaden, in the Sales
burg Alps. On one of these occasions.
while sojourning in the neighborhood,
Ibsen turned up at his friends resi-
dence and asked to see Nine. Lie, add
ing that they need not disturb the
poet. When madame appeared Ibsen
apologized. 1t was only a trifle-a but
ton had come off. He had purchased
a needle and thread. Nine. Lie, wo-
manlike, offered to sew on the button,
but the poet would not hear of it. All
he asked was that she would aid him
by threa ding the needle. He had found
it most difficult. The lady, of course.
complied, and Ibsen went on his way
rejoicing.
Nine. Lie did not meet Ibsen again
until some days after the needle diff
Guilty was surmounted. This time he
called to see the poet. There was no
demand for an interview with the
poets wife. In the course of conver-
SaIIoh CHe iauy. WISHING 10 get her
own back" inquired somewhat satir-
ically if she could be of any service
to her husbands friend. Could she
thread another needle for him? "A
thousand thanks, my dear madame"
replied the author of The Dolls
House" Il took care when you
threaded the needle for me to make
the thread long enough to last the
whole mmer."-London Globe.
Rock Island Argus., 1911-11-04

MAJOR CHARLES ZAGOSYI. Z. $. A. LEAD
FIs or A CAVALRY CHARGE AT SPRING
FIFLD, NO.
Major Frank J. White with.about 16C
cava lrymen. known aS the Pirate
Scouts" who had no Part in the
charge at Springfield, though Captain
Z. Nauchton of the IRISH Dragons as
serted that about fifty Of the dra Soons
had participated in three assaults.
Captain NaUghtou himself was wound
ed in the beginning Of the action. AT
any rate. IL is CeTIsin that the Union
force did not exceed 200 and that the
enemy IGUbcrei about 1000.
Zagorvi'S charge was one Of the
most dashing ard brilliant actions Of
Tie early part % the war Several
miles OF: of Springfield the bodyguIrd
captured the advance TicEats Of the
CoutedC-s-eS. bu- one OF these escaped
and gave TIP alarm. Therefore when
tle Union me-. rC--Lcd SUEiucfield
they found ,bo c-em- IN hs--Ie array.
The Lur-,re Ct the ground was such
thar it rave httic opportunity for "a
cOr-i - form his mon. Bafo-c -oi-g
i--N 1ha c--t5a h warned h,- com
T-a-G oc tie strength q the enemy
and 5o'd them that possibly n ;2lu
would come baCk alive If ar of you
would t-s~u back yor can Go so now"
Re added. hut not one stirred u viii
Rock Island Argus., 1911-11-04

TO you in time with interest. For you
are partner with ii. 1t is your bank
and its business is to make money for
you
When you start bank account you
become a capitalist. a banker. an in
Eestor IL securities and a Substantial
citizen, interested in the developmeu-
Rock Island Argus., 1911-11-04
BOARD OF TRADE TRANSACTIONS.

OF TRADE TRANSACTIONS
Wheat.
December. 941a, 95l4, 941s, 949s.
May, lO05s. 1O11s, 1OO1s, 1GOas.
July. 95l2, 9524, 80, 951s.
Corn.
December. G21a, CPS, 62as, 621a.
May. CAS-, G412. CAS-, CAS-.
July. G4H, 641z. CAS-, 641I.
Oats.
December, 4G2s, 465s. 463s, 4614.
May, 1873, 49H, 1875, 40.
July, 457s, 4G, 45a4, 46.
January. 1907, 1907. 1885, 1902.
May, 1927, 1912. 1927, 1855.
Lard.
January. 9.2O, 9.22, 9.17. $50.
May, 9.37, $40. 9.35, 9.35.
Ribs.
January, S.f32, S.32. $50, $50.
May, $40, S47, $40. S.45.
Rock Island Argus., 1911-11-04
Affair at Romney.

a third action of some Importance
during this week was fought at Rom
ney, in what is now West Virginia.
There had been two previous affairs at
this point. Colonel Lew Wallace being
the Union commander in the first and
General B. F. Kelly in the second. The
present affair was also conducted by
Kelly and in numbers enga ged was the
most considera BILE of the three. AT this
time Kelly was guarding the Baltimore
and Ohio railroad. Learning that there
was a considerable force of Confeder-
ateS at Romney. he advanced against
them with about $500 troops from New
Creek station. The sOutherners. under
Colonel Monroe. We're encamped q few
miles from ROmney. On the afternoon
Of Oct. 26 the two forces came to-
cether. the battle raging for two hours.
In the end the Federals scored q COM
plete victory. capturing the three guns
from the enemy, a considerable quan-
tity of supplies and several prisoners.
In this action the losses were reported
as follows: Union. two killed, thirteen
wounded; Confederates, twenty killed,
fifteen wounded.
At Camp Wildcat. in eastern Ken
tucky. portions of General ZOllicoffer's
command made three fierce assaults on
a number of Ohio. Indiana and Ken
tucky troops under General Schoepf
and were repulsed each time. This oc-
CURED on Oct. q and was the first
engagement of any considerable i'm
portance in this part Of Kentucky.
Fight Near Linooln's Birthplace.
Other skirmishes Of the week oc-
CURED at HodGensville. Ky. near
where Abraham Lincoln was born;
West Liberty, Mo. where the Union
loss was reported al two wounded, and
that of the Confederates fifteen killed
and twenty wounded; Saratoga. Ky,
where there were thirteen COnfeder-
stes killed. seventeen wounded and
forty-four missing; Spring Hi. Mo:
Plattsburg, Mo. reporting eight in
surgents killed and twelve prisoners.
and Cromwell. KY. where the Con
federates lost two killed and five
wounded. There were also two naval
actions. Near Charleston 4 blockade
runner from Liverpool was captured.
unlOaded and destroyed by the Flag.
and the steamer Louisiana demol-
fshed a schooner at Swans Bug creek.
Chincoteague inlet, running into the
Potomac. On Oct. % navigation was
definitely closed in the Potomac The
most important naval event Of the
week was the fitting out of the famous
Dupont or Port Royal expedition.
At this time Messrs. Mason and Sli-
dell, the Confederate ENJOYS. were il
Cuba. waiting 70 take 8 British shi7
10 81. Thomas, having shortly beforz
escaped the Federal blockade ag
Charleston.
Other events of note were the vote
OF the cabinet TO relieve General Ere
mont on Oct. % and the issuance of
the order on the Path. and the com
pietiOn Of the electric overland tele-
graph from Missouri 70 San Francisco.
the first message sent being as fol
lows:
The Pacific 10 the Atlantic sends
greeting. May both oceans be dry be-
fore foot Of all the land that lies
between them belongs to any other
han n united country"
Rock Island Argus., 1911-11-04

Well. contract z debt TO the bank
Just agree with yourself that you owe
the bank $1,000 and must pay this
debt IA small i4staIIments-a dollar or
two or five out OF each weeks wages.
Then pay that debt. The bank. unlike
your other creditors. pays you for the
use OF your money ard viii return it
Rock Island Argus., 1911-11-04
The War Fifty Years Ago

Echoes of the Federal Disaster at Balls Bluff--Major
Zaeenyi's Celebrated Charge at Springfield Mo-
Battle at Fredericktown Mo-, In the Department
ederates Under General Jeff Thompson Defeated and
Forced to Rehabilitation at Romney. Western Vir-
einia, and Series of Skrmishes In Kentucky.
Rock Island Argus., 1911-11-04

lead you he then shouted Let the
watchword be The Union and Ere
montr Draw sabersI By the right
fank-quick trot-marchr'
Where Impetuosity Won.
To get at the enemy II was neces-
sary to traverse a narrow lane, where
the FederaIs We're subjected to a muir
derous fire. At the end Of this lane
was a stout rail fence that had TO be
thrown down. Notwithstanding these
obstacles the guard swept through
with shout like thunder. Beyond
the lane the Union commander sent
detachment of thirty men against the
center of the Confederate cavalry. and
with such impetuosity was the charge
made that the opposing line was
broken. Zagonyi then ordered his
whole line TO charge in open order,
and they struck the foe with whirl-
wind velocity, sending the southern
infantry scampering 10 cover in
nearby wood and driving the cavalry
pellmell into the town. fighting them
through the streets and finally captur-
ing or dispensing them all.
W men Jle carnage was at us EelEDL
in the streets Of Springfield the Union
women faced the danger and came out
of their houses to wave handkerChiefS
and cheer the victors on. The slaugh-
ter was fearful. More than half Of
Zagonyi's force was killed. wounded
or missing. Several of the men had
two or three. horses shot under them,
but captured Confederate horses and
went on. The charge started at about
I O'Clock in the afternoon, and ii was
dark when the fighting ceased. There
were nearly twenty charges through
the streets. When II was all over Ia
gOnyi released the Union prisoners that
he found in the town and raised the
stars and stripes over the court rthOuse.
Then reasSembling the home guard
and leaving about twenty additional
men to look after the dead and wound
ed he gathered together the seventy OF
his men left and returned 70 Fremont
main army, which was then approach
ing. Major Zagonyi reported that he
had captured twenty-seven prisoners.
sixty stands of arms and $4,000 in gold
Later statements made the Union kill
ed in the action twenty-five and that
of the COnfcderates sixty. Freuon'
pronounced il really a BaI1klava
charge" and "a noble example 10 the
army"
Rock Island Argus., 1911-11-04
TOdny'S Market Quotations

LBy wire from L w. Wagner & Co.
members of Chicago Board Of Trade.
Grain, provisions. stocks and cotton.
Local Offices at Rock Island house, Rock
Island, III Chicago office, 9S-99-l0O'
Board Of Trade. Local telephones. No