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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-20
THREE IN ONE NIGHT.
Burglars Make Good Haul at South
China Village.

South China, Me, Aug. 19.-(SpeciaD
The little village of South China was
considerably agitated. this morning,
when upon awakening to find that a
gang of thieves had been at work dur
ing the night
Some time, during the night. the
burglars broke into the store of George
Rowe by cutting the panes of glass
from the window next the post office.
Considerable stock was taken, such
as watches, razors, eatables and
canned goods.
The launch Freda, owned by Everett
@. Farnsworth, was also made the oh
Jeet of the same party, it is believed.
Fixtures amounting to about $40. were
taken. The launch of Fred Lewis was
also robbed of it's canvass covering.
and several lengths of rope
no clue to the identity of the bur
glars has yet been found. All three
thleving expeditions were evidently the
work of the same gang.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-20
GRESHAM STANDS BY.
Old Two Master Springs Aleak and
Crew Saved BY Life Savers.

Narragansett, r. l.. Aug. 19.-The
revenue cutter Gresham was, today,
standing by the old wo-masted
schooner r. l.. Tay. whose crew was
rescued by the life savers of the
Green Hill station. yesterday, when
the vessel got into trouble in the
southeast gale. The vessel was bound
from Bangor, Me-, her home port to
New York, with lumber. and yester-
day she sprung aleak in the heavy
sea and distress signals We're hoisted
The life saving corps from the new
station. which was only established.
Aug. l, rowed out and took off Captain
w. 5. Norwood and the crew of four
men. The schooner was left at an
Choir. The Tay is one of the veterans
of the coasting vessels on the Allan
tic. being built at Milford. Del, in
1851.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-20

Arnold for the capture OF Quebec
marched from this place in September
1775.
ITO record and honor the service of
its members who took part in this eff
fort towards American Independence
this tablet was placed. Aug. 49, 1912.
by the I'd Co. Governors Foot Guard
of New Haven, Conn.,"
Carriages conveyed the guests OF
the company Former Governor Rollin
s. Woodruff. Mayor Frank J. Rice OF
New Haven and Adjutant General q.
NJ Cole of Connecticut. with the mem
bers of the reception committee, while
the visiting company and the band
marched.
Breakfast at Augusta House.
After breakfast at the Augusta
House the line was reformed with Co.
NJ, 2d Regt, N. G. S. NJ, Capt. Fred B.
Perley and Capt. James f. Bagley
{retired) and proceeded to the State
House, arriving there shortly after
A. NJ, where they We're Joined by Gov
ernor Plaisted, Adjutant General Dill
and staff. Members of the STAFF
present were: Col. James L. Moriarty.
Lewiston, Inspector general. Lieut..
Col. Blaine Owen. chief commissary;
Lieut.. Col Edwin NJ. Fuller, Bath.
chief surgeon Major Charles B. Day,
Richmond: Major. Llewellyn l.
Cooper, Augusta; Major George B.
Heath, Calais: Lieut.. Commander
Everett G. Seully. Portland. naval
aide.
The line of march proceeded from
the State House. down State street
to Grove, to Water street, across
Kennebec bridge, to Cony, to Bow
man, thence to the site of the boulder.
at the junction of Bowman and VIII
liams streets
Cheers for the Visitors.
The company attracted a great deal
of attention as it passed along the
street both on account of the soldier
Continued on Page Seven.)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-20

The descendants of the Connecticut
men of ITS, who set out with Arnolf
from old Fort Western on the expedi-
ton up the Kennebee and through the
wilderness to the walled city of Que
bee, visited Augusta, Monday, for the
purpose of dedicating a tablet and
boulder within the limits of the old
fort and not only successfully &C
complished their purpose but were so
reyally entertained here that they left
for their homes enthusiastically de-
claring that Augusta, Mayor Noyes,
Governor Plaisted, Mr.. and Mrs. Gan
nett and the reception committee were
foreyermore
First in war
First in peace
And first in the hearts of the c.
f. c.
The visiting company, or rather
battalion, for il is four companies in
one, is q unique organization, with
it's red coats. short white breeches'
black leggins and beaver fur hats,
which tower up in an imposing man
ner. and il was a unique reception
that awaited them here. Not only
did the Governor, the adjutant gem
eral of the State and the city govern
ment turn out to do them honor along
with the local militia company but
Hon. w. II. Gannett, great grandson
of Judge James Howard, who enter
tanned Arnold and Burr and their men
so royalty at the Great House even
more royalty entertained at Gahestoh
pork the members of the Foot Guara
o,d citizens in honor of the occasion.
Fven the old Fort Western punch
bowl from which Arnold, Burr ana
nudge Howard drank during the stay
of the men of 1875 under his root.
y,ae in evidence, occupying a place OF
homer in Howard hall, where Mr.. ana
Mrs. Cannot received their guests,
and along with it were a table anu
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-20
Firm Declaration at MaChias Of His
Stand on Liquor Question: Ske|ton
Speaks at North Jay and Farm
ington-- Goodwin at PittsfieId.
SHELTON IN FRANKLIN.

Pennington, Aug. 49, (SpeciaD-
The Republicans held two important
rallies in Franklin County this even
ing. The first was begun at North Jay
at seven o'clock. where the speakers
were Hon. VIM. e. Shelton of Lewiston
and Judge Sanford l.. Fogg of Mon
mouth. formerly Of Bath After max
ing tie opening speech at North Jay
Mr.. shelton came by automobile &c
Pennington. and spoke with Hon. Scott
Wilson OF Portland. who began tbs
meeting here at eight o'clock.
Mr.. SHELTON confined himself chiefly
1T both places to a discussion of ma
tional issues. He said the Democrats
had been very much concerned lest
the Republicans would dodge or ignore
these questions, in the present cam
paign. but the lodging seemed to be
done by the other fellows. or else they
do not recognize the difference between
an issue and a complaint. They pretend
to have offered a remedy in their ma
tional platform for the evils which they
say exist. They know that the RENE
dy is unpopular in this State. and they
are therefore trying to keep ii in the
dark by eloqnently deploring the evils
Cure Worse Than the Disease.
When they try to check trusts III
New York and Pennsylvania by fore
ing free trade on the farmers and la
borers. and manufacturers of Maine
they know ana we know that the cure
is worse than the disease. Personally
they would rot do it, but their party
and their presidential candidate says
they must. and they are better party
men in Washington. than they arc
when appealing to the independent
CONTINUED on Page Two.)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-20

Special Train Arrives.
The special train bearing the I'd Co.
Governors Foot Guard of New Haven,
Conn. arrived in the city at 6.45 A.
NJ, following train SO, which is due to
arrive at 637 A. NJ. The special
train was made up of three sleeping
cars. three passenger coaches and q
baggage ear and had on board MEM
bers of the company and guests to the
number of IA.
The guests were met at the train
by the reception and arrangements
committees. The members of these
two committees are: Mayor Reuel j.
Noyes, Hon. w II. Gannett Melville
Smith. representing the Kennebec
Historical Society; Hon. Charles A.
Millfken. representing the Sons of the
American Revolutions; f. c. CARL,
representing the Augusta Board of
Trade; James W. White, representing
Seth Williams Post, G.. A. r., George
II. Bangs, representing Henry q.
Staples Camp, s. of "; Mayor Emery
O. Beane of Halloweil, Hon. Thomas
j. Lynch. r. b. Stevenson. Hon.
George T.. Maeomber, Frank E. Smith,
George c. Libby, John r. Gould.
Samuel c. Marley, Col Manning s
Campbell, Frederick S. Lyman,
Thomas C. Ingraham, Eden w
Hanks, John Y. Lane. Albert w.
Brooks, Elmer f. Newbert, Aldermen
Bassett and Beck. Councilmen Warf
and Wilcox. City Clerk Elmer T.
Newbert, City Treasurer Niles L.
Perkins Adjutant General Din am
w. Il. Lawry.
Placing the Tablet.
The matter of placing the tablet on
the boulder was cared for immediate
" after the arrival of the train by a
detachment under the direction OF
Capt. John b. Kennedy, chief OF stan.
The tablet bears this inscription:
An expedition under Col Benedict
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-20
An Arrangement
Of plaisfedisnl
By WI. Berry.

North Arson, Me, Aug. 19.-(spe-
clal).-At the campground. Sunday.
Rev. w. f. Berry eff Waterville, in an
anddress long to be remembered. took
fer his text. Love is the fulfilling of
the law" 1t was such an .arraign-
ment Of the present administration as
could spring only from the heart of
a man thoroughly in earnest for the
welfare of his elbow men, and just as
thoroughly informed on the unscrupu-
l9as methods and defiance of the law
by those in power in the last 20
months. He said, in substance:
Law puts on restraint" To illus
trate his meaning DR.. Berry told the
story of the colored woman who per-
sdaded her husband to keep away
from saloons by a vigorous use OF the
stove handle and rolling pin. and said:
.'1'he State says we are going to deal
with this question, we are going to
use the rolling pin The law is valu-
able only as it eXerts it's influence
against that which is bad The pur-
pose of the law is for the lawless.
The mere fact that there is law
against a certain thing does not pre-
vent, but ii is the use of the law that
makes results.
tile electors of Maine have. duties
to perform. Whom does the common
good of Maine demand we shall Sc
iect2 / shall speak of the record
made by a man. He made it. I did
not / shall call black, black. The
Governor Of Maine said when he was
nominated 4 endorse every plank in
your splendid platform, and il elected
shall enforce the laws by the means
Of the regular officers Every prom
Use made should. be kept without eva
sion. In a speech at Fort Fairfield
the Governor stated: ] will see that
the liquor Laws are enforced
DR.. Berry then gave a picture OF the
situation in Cumberland, Penobscot
and ISennebec counties, and told of
his own attempts to secure enforce
nent IN Waterville, which were
thwarted by the Davis administration.
He then told Of recent statements in
which Governor Plaisted said: The
law cannot be enforced. 1t is not the
Governors duty to see that the off,
Gals enforce the law
In continuing DR. Berry said; "The
constitution slepands it. The Gov
ernor did not hesitate to call special
session of The Legislature when the
liauor interests demanded it. He has
the same power TO call a special for
the purpose Of impeaching dishonest
officials. | do not say this because he
is a Democrat, and do not wish to be
understood as speaking from q parti-
san standpoint God pity Maine If we
keep these officials. Can We pray
'Thyi Kingdom come, and then vote
for Plaisted Richardson, and Pattan-
gall?
I'm your county Is a man who has
been sheriff for four years. What dc
the best interests demand2 The inter
osts Of the home demand the re-e'ec'
tion OF SheMfG Mooers. Plaistcd ha'
rot only been recreant to every prom
lie. but has done his best to turn tht
state of.ee TO license. I hope the PEG
pie a Maiaa win put him out. NJ
ran VINO loves God can consistently
vote for Plaisted's reelection"
III response TO question whethel
his hearers wished the present con
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-20
HAlNES At MACHiAS.

iiacllias. Me, Aug 19.-(SpcciaL)- y
The continuous sneering demand b.
tlie Democratic press and Speakers that
Hon. William 4. Haines make his pc
sition clear on the liquor question. has
proven boomerang. It has come back
with decided thump upon the pate
Of Democracy. IN this town, teday, the
next governor of Maine devoted him
self so deeisively to the liquor question
that the Democratic sneerers have re-
ceived more than they asked for pro-
badly much more than they believed
Mr. naines would dare To- say. For be
1t known Democratic leaders who ap-
peal to the rum sympathy above ell
else, cannot conceive of a candidate
haing the moral courage to defy and
denounce The booze traffic, its makers
and its tools
over here, tonight, they are cheering
for Hon. William r. Haines as they
have not eheered before. for they rec
oenize in tee -head of the Republican
ticket a man with TIE courage Of his
convictions. They feel that he naa
Withheld expression on this great ques-
tinn until the last weeks of the cam
paisn With the sfrewd purpose % con
founding his Democratic traducers. Mr.
Haines said:
The Liquor Question.
The Democratic press of this State
seems very anxious for RE to say
something en- tie liquor question,
have been nominated By the Repahli-
fa,,e. f.f Aga3p4s nj for F,X,tsr. rixfV v,a, re
that Party has stood for prohibition.
During tire moss ef this time the DEM
orratic party has been secretly and az
times more or less openly declaring
tContinued Oh PAGE Five.l
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-20
In Shipping Trade Causes
~
Shippers Anxiety,
Fear They Cannot Supply Steam
ships Enough 10 Handle
All Freighi-.Great Demand in Ship
Yards for Vessels.

New York, Aug. 19.-The approach
of the fall harvest traffic is causing
steamship agents here and abroad,
many disquieting moments, owing TO
shortage Of steamships to carry the
heavy export trade soon expected. Ac-
cording to freight experts. there has
been great boom in world trade,
during the past two years. but the
scarcity CT suitable vessels. occasioned
b. long period Of depression, finds
shippers hard put TO secure bottoms
for their merchandise. The great ship
building centers of the world are over
bprdened with orders for liners and
the Great yards on the Tyne and clyde
ess "a TO theie cars in work, bat NJ
trairas axe being turned out. Unless
tic cun0t e. this tgpe o. vessel i
materially increased soon, commercial
men eey. freiehts viii rise higher AMI
higher IN the coming years
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-20
PITTSTON.

EAST-John Shaw, Carol Ames and
Percy Shaw, all of Portland, We're guests
of Albert Mason while attending Hanks
races at Augusta.
Gardens seem to be very late in this
Vicinity and not producing very well, but
A. s. Moody is fortunate enough to have
a garden which already yields potatoes,
corn and beans.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-20
THE WEATHER
UNSETTLED.

Washington. Aug. 1s.-Foreeasts;
North New England unsettled, Tues
day; Wednesday. probably fair, light
variable winds; south New England
unsettled with probable showers,
Tuesday; Wednesday, fair: light va
riable winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-20
SETTLEMENT NO NEARER.
Viewers Strike Enters Upon Sixth
Week With No Prospect of End.

New Bedford, Mass. Aug. 19.--The
strike of weavers in this city. which
has closed down Il cotton cloth mills,
and thrown $4,000 hands out of work,
entered, today upon its sixth week.
with no prospect of settlement in
sight. To date the trouble. which
arose over the objection of the weav-
ers to the grading system of payment,
has cost the operatives in wages $40.
coo and the unions in strike benefits
$37,50 with an increase to this sum
of $500 each week. The shutdown has
cost the mills in fixed charges s250,0o0
according to an estimate by a promi-
nent mill official.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-20

Mrs Frances A. Stearns. wife of the
late Hon. ]. b. Stearns, inventor of the
Duplex system of telegraphy, died at
''Arkawana." Camden, Saturday night.
She had been i'll since last April, when
she sustained shock. She was born
in Portsmouth, n. r., Jan. 166, 1888, and
was married in 1866. Twenty-Five years
ago the family moved to Camden and
built stone residence Known as No
raiapega," which is still one of the
show pieces Of the county. Mr.. Stearns
died in 1895. Mrs. Stearns was a MEM
Der of the Monday Club and Very ac-
tive N the affairs of the Congregation
al church. Two sons, Edward S. OF
Taomaston and Harry w. Of Camden,
survive
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-20
70 FoREeTALL SHORTAGE.
Eastorn Railroads IRE Urging Sair-
rer3 to Losd and Unload Quickly.

Ph.iaaelphia, aus. f9.--In order to
forasteH a threatened car shortage
s1tc5s IS existed IN October. 1907 just
before ,ha nauic. Eastern railroads arc
Urging shippers everywhere 10 aid
them By promptly loading and IN
loading cars.
According TO an otleiai statement
issued by the Pennsylvania Railroad
the quantity Of freight being handled
is already so large that the co-opefa-
fion of the roads patrons Is necessary
70 preclude serious congestion in the
fan. The road advises shippers TO have
freight ready for loading when the
cars are delivered and TO aid in the
scheme Of relief b. loading each ear
as nearly 10 capacity as practicable.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-20

dition of things in Maine to continue,
vigorous "Noes'' We're heard all over
the audience. At the end of DR.. Ber-
RVS sermon there was a wave of APP
plause,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-20
Boston Forecast.

Boston. Aug. 19-Forecast for Bos-
TON and vicinity: Tuesday. unsettled,
with showers Wednesday, generally
fair. light, variable winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-20
Special Train Arrives.

chair which We're part of the old fort
furniture in Revolutionary days.
The Washington herald., 1912-08-09
PHYSICIANS 20. K"
ONE-FOOT SKATING
Views of Medical Cranks in Pitts.
burg Not Taken Seriously by
Doctors Here.

One-foot roller skating will continue
In the National Capital, with the 20. X
of physicians.
There are some medical cranks in
PittSDurg, Pa, who recently gave voice
to the views that one-foot roller skating
was a menace to child health. and re-
suited in deformity of the legs, curva-
ture of the spine, and hip trouble. WASH
ington mothers became alarmed at the
statements, but the physicians here
quickly quieted their fears.
One-foot roller skating will not cause
deformed legs, curved spines, or dislo-
Gated hips!
This is the verdict of local doctors. So
let the children glide on.
II hardly think that the practice will
cause any physical deformities." said
DR.. William B. Hudson. superintendent
of the municipal bathing pools. last night.
by reason Of my official position. I have
had occasion to examine hundreds of
boys, many of whom INDUCED in one-foot
skating. I have not yet found a young
ster who was in any way harmed by the
practice.
by constant use of the skate on one
foot, 1t Is likely that in the course of
time the propeller leg would become
developed to a fuller extent than the
other one. But this overdevelopment
would not be sufficient to cause a de-
formity Of the leg or curvature Of the
spine"
DR.. H C. Macatee, one Of the medical
inspectors in the public schools, said
last night that he had not heard of
any deformities resulting from the one
skate practice.
II often see the youngsters gliding
through the streets with q skate strap
FED to the right foot, and the left leg
kicking to serve as a propeller" he
said. II see how such a practice IL
continued for a long time might result in
the overdevelopment of the propeller
leg. but In practice have not yet seen
a deformed leg, dislocated hip, or curved
SPINE caused by the habit
DIR. Isabel H. Lamb. another one of the
medical inspectors in the schools. like
wise expressed the opinion that there was
nothing injurious in the one-foot skating
habit.
mo case has yet come to my attention."
she said, Of child suffering Ill effects
from the popular mode Of skating. AL
though / see no reason why boys should
not indulge in the sport. I would not ad-
wise girls to acquire the habit. Excessive
one-foot skating by girls Is likely to cause
serious strains"
The Washington herald., 1912-08-09

Professors of the Smithsonian Institute
have discovered. new kind OF skink.
No; this is not a typographical error;
skink and a-well. they are two different
things.
Leoseps Reynoldsi is his Official name.
In size he is about five inches long, and
very slender. His build Is somewhere be-
tween that of snake and a lizard. Sew
eral months ago a single specimen was
received from Florida. and instantly rec
ognized by DR.. Leonard Stejneger. head
curator, as a new and very curious va
riety Recently Mr.. Wood, the bird tax
idermist, made a trip to Florida, and
found that Leoseps existed in some num-
bers.
Leoseps has many unique traits. Al
though he has four rudimentary legs
he never uses any Of them. According
to the scientists. these degenerate pins
indicate that his remote ancestors had
the walking habit. But Leoseps finds
it more advantageous to navigate on
his stomach. after the manner Of Dan"
Moeller. when sliding for second.
) His way Of escaping his enemies IL
The Washington herald., 1912-08-09
Scientists Discover
New Kind of Skink
Lesseps Reynoldsi Is Official Name of This Lat
est Cross Between Lizard and Snake.

still more astonishing. With the aid
of shovellike nose he dives into the
dry sand and literally disappears OF
the face of the earth. Being a reptile
and cold d-blooded, he does not need as
much air as warm -blooded animals. so
that the small amounts of oxygen DIFF
fused throughout the sand is quite
sufflcient..
The food Of Leoseps is not fully
known, but he is thought to subsist on
very small insects. which he catches
On the end OF his tongue.
The most significant thing about the
little creature from q scientific point Of
view, is his resemblance to certain
skinks found in Persia and the Mediter-
ranean. The fact ID strong evidence in
favor OF q theory. long known to sci
eutists, that the Old World and the new
were once parts Of the same great con-
tinent s
Although quite common in some parts
Ct Florida. this little sKink il SO mod.
est and 20 adept at swimming through
the sand. that hs sssaDsd observation
for many ysArn :
The Washington herald., 1912-08-09
LEAVES HOSPITAL
As GIRL YANISHES'
Harry Hogentogler Who Shot Self
Last May Flees with His
Pretty Visitor.

With the discharge from Emergency
Hospital OF Harry Hogentogler, the
nineteen-year- soldier who attempted
suicide last May because he had been
Tilted by seventeen-year- -old Ida Todd, a
pretty girl. who had visited him at the
hospital every day, disappeared from her
home Tuesday. Relatives probably will
invoke the aid of the police in their
search for the girl unless some word is
received from the erstwhile soldier boy.
whose whereabouts are unknown to his
friends.
Hogentogler was borne on a stretcher
into Emergency Hospital about o'clock
on the morning OF May 8, Just after he
had shot himself through the left breast
while calling on Ida Todd. and for some
time the youthful soldier lay lowering
between life and death. Miss Todd was
a visitor at the hospital. carrying flowers
and fruits TO the patient.
When physicians said the youth was
out of danger and on the road to re-
covery. Miss Todd ceased her daily pill
grimages to his cotside. and her tributes
Of flowers no longer adorned his room.
Then Miss Todd's successor in the af-
fections OF Hogentogler made her ap-
pearance. This little girl, whose name
is withheld for divers reasons. had read
OF the daring young Romeo. Timidly she
Appeared 10 nurse, anu ohe oaS, ioit
night ago. Hogentogfer and the girl
were formally introduced.
Sorrow came to the lovers one day
in the shape OF an official envelope from
the War Department. 1t was Hogen-
togler's discharge from Company c, of
the Engineer Corps, now stationed at
Washington Barracks. On Tuesday last
physicians told Hogentogler that the
wound In his left breast-the wound
made by the 81 caliber bullet that just
grazed his heart-was mended and he
might go. Hogentogler went. He de-
parted with alacrity. He hardly stop
ped TO say good-by. The next day par
ents of the girl, who had been visiting
appeared at the hospital and
asked where they might find the child.