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Imperial Valley press., 1913-09-22

bookkeeper was paired off with Rock
efeller himself and beat him easily.
up.
John D., as usual, rode his bicycle
in pursuing the little white ball after
each shot Buell. explained today that
once, when the oil king sliced a drive
his face was picture of chagrin and
that his lips moved angrily.
Il watched his lips but | couldn't
get what he was saying" Buell. said
on a pad Of writing paper, "but | could
know it wasn't 'tut-tut'"
Imperial Valley press., 1913-09-22


that Mrs. Thaw is only a mediocre
dancer, and that her partner, Jack
Clifford guides her through all the
steps and that if she were other than
the "hero inc" of the Sanford White
murder, she could not play the "big
time" in vaudeville. The public had
almost forgotten Mrs Thaw until her
husband made his melodramatic es-
cape from the asylum, but her press
agent was quick to seize the oppor-
tunity and the public stood for it.
Thinking people could see no pos
sible legitimate connection between
Thaw's doings and those of his estran-
ged wife Mrs. Thaw's press agent
gave out pages of interviews" and
the roof garden turned 'em away"
nlSHIly. OUCH Is lame.
Indications of fitting of "the lid"
lately has delighted those Gothamites
who trail Broadway. When the late
Mayor Gaynor left for Europe the
acting mayor Immediately granted %
all-night dramshop licenses to Coney
Island restaurateurs for the Mardi
Gras week When the late Mayor
Gaynor was appealed to for such
licenses, he refused them, remarking
that those "who could not guzzle en-
ough before l a, m. would better not
guzzle at all"
About the same time at least two
of the white light resorts near Long
acre square which were forced to close
for lack of business during Police In
spector Dwyer's rigid enforcement OF
the l a. M closing law, reopened for
business.
The managers, when they closed,
explained that the early evening pat
ronage was not sufficient to enable
them to continue and their reopening
gave the impression that the vigilance
of the police had somewhat relaxed
Rumors of several other reopenings
Of night restaurants have been current
in the upper tenderloin," since the
death Of Mayor Gaynor. Formerly
TIE police were under strict orders
to keep people moving on Broadway
in the neighborhood of the 40's and
50 well did they carry out their or
ders that for a time men were not
to stand in front Of hotels,
and on several occasions "standees"
We're arrested and fined a dollar in
the mems night court, but nowadays
men may be seen as thick as flies,
standing along the curbs and around
hotel and restaurant entrances from
Thirty fifth to Forty-sixth streets.
The police have abandoned their
perfunctory you'll have to keep on
moving, gents altogether, and the
great white wayfarers see ray of
hope.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-09-22
Underworld Is
Shown In Pulpit
(By Carlton Ten Eyck.)
Written for the United PreeSs.)

written for the United Preess.)
NEW YORK, Sept. 22.-Popularity
rests on astonishing foundations in
these bizarre days when all roads of
crime. misfortune and adventure seem
to lead to the vaudeville stage or lee
ture platform, which are first cousin.,
The other night they had lecture
in the Episcopal church at South Nor
walk. and policemen guarded all the
entrance, though the affair was un-
der the auspices of clergymen. The
reason? BALD Jack" Rose, the New
York gambler, chief "squealer" of the
Herman Rosenthal murder case, was
the lecturer and he professed to be
afraid that some of the New York
gunmen would try to get him. as
he occupied the church pulpit
What makes up the underworld"
was the shiny pated crooks topic and
the lecture was listened to by 500 of
the churchmen, their wives, daugh-
ters and sons. The lecture was to
raise money to pay off the church
debt. and Bald Jack" Rose donated
his services. Gambler Herman Rosen-
thai was assassinated in Forty-third
street in the glare of Broadway in
June of 1912, and the killing started
police graft scandal that is still
fostering On the testimony of Rose
that he hired the four gunmen who
shot Rosenthal and escaped in tour
ing car. that he transmitted to them
the plans for the murder and that he
paid them for the butchery, Police
Lieut. Charles Becker and the four
gangsters, Lefty Louis "Gyp the
Blood" Whitley Lewis" and "Dago
Frank" are now on the life side of
the little green door" in the Sing
Sing death house, awaiting execution.
Rose went scot free and has been
d hero ever since He lectured in New
York and surrounding towns. A ser
ial story by him, telling of his sordid
life as a gambler and thug Of the
took up two whole pages
every Sunday for weeks in one of
the New York newspapers. 1t was
Jack Rose own refusal and not the
fault of the sensational managers that
the "squealer" did not 90 on the
vaudeville stage
Another Scintillating example of
popularity is Mrs. Evelyn
Nachit Thau yyboca bucbapd'c +briU
Imperial Valley press., 1913-09-22

Another scintillating example of
amazing popularity is Mrs. Evelyn
Nesbit Thaw whose husbands thrill
ing fight for liberty in Canada and
New England has been of intense pub
lie interest more than a month. For
weeks Mrs. Thaw has been the head
liner at Hammerstein's vaudeville
roof garden, in a dancing turn, and
her popularity is entirely due %
Thaw's doings.
Even the most lenient critics admit
Imperial Valley press., 1913-09-22
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-17
Too Many NeWsies
at Sulzer Trial +!

Albany, N. Y, Sept. 16.--How to ac-
commodate the newspaper men and
special writer's from all parts of the
country, who are planning to Cover"
the Sulzer Impeachment trial which
begins here, Thursday, is a problem
which is seriously vexing Senate Clerk
Patrick McCabe, the man in charge
of the re-arranged Senate chamber.
In transforming the chamber into II
temporary courtroom, reservations
were made for Al news writer's on the
main floor and for possibly as many
more in the galleries.
Applications already have been re-
ceived for many more seats, but prac-
tically no available space remains. All
of one gallery and a portion of an
other has been reserved for the pub
lie, but Mr.. McCabe said, today, il
the journalistic applications continued
to pour in even this small allotment
would have to he curtailed. Healso
asserted that photographers would
not be admitted while the high court
Of impeachment was in session.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-17
ASSASSINATION OF LINCOLN
Interesting Lecture at Cony High, This
Morning, by DR.. Bancroft.

The students of Cony High school
and the Junior High will enjoy some
thing in the way of treat, this
wednesday, morning, by having the
opportunity of listening to DR.. T. d.
Bancroft's lecture on the "AssasSina-
ton of Abraham Lincoln" Mr.. Ban
croft comes from Elyria, Ohio. and is
a lecturer of great talent. He not
only describes the scene of Mr.. Lin
coins death, but also the pursuit and
capture of his assassin.
DIR. Bancroft assisted in removing
Mr.. Lincoln from the theater, follow
ing the shooting. He saw drop o.
blood fall from the back of Mr.. Lin
coins head and strike a piece of the
house program at his feet. He picked
it up and carefully preserved it as a
souvenir until Jan. Is, 1901. when he
presented it to the Kansas Historical
Society at Topeka, Kansas. lie
kept a copy of this souvenir.
DIR. Bancroft was present at Mr..
Lincoln's first inauguration, and heard
nearly all the farewell speeches of
the Southern members of Congress as
fast as their Legislatures passed the
ordinance of secession. Mr.. Bancroft
was a member of a volunteer COM
pany of Ito Kansas men. who served
as a body guard to Mr.. Lincoln be-
fore any troops arrived in Washing
ton.
The lecture is bound to be one OF
profound interest to the students Both
the members of the High school and
the Junior High are requested To
bring money with them, as collec-
ton will be taken.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-17
AMUSE MENTS
"Checkers.n

The Arthur Chatterdon Co. presented
Checkers, Tuesday evening, at the
Opera house, in a manner which prov
ed very satisfactory to the large au-
dience. The play is story of the
race track, and the players were fill
ed with the spirit of the track: Ar
thur Chatterdon as Checkers who at
first, seen in the light of gambler
did not make favorable impression,
but in the last act redeemed himself
by saving a bank which was about to
fail by depositing his own money.
Miss May Melvin as Pert Barlow +,
was very pleasing. William Mccarthy
was strong in the character of Push
Miller, a race track tout. The COM
pany, as whole was well balanced,
and the third act at the betting ring
was one of unusual strength.
The company will repeat Bobby
Burntt", at the Wednesday matinee,
and THE Virginian," in the evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-17
MANY YEARS TEST OF
ECkMAN'S ALTERNATIVE

For several years large number of
voluntarily written testimonials from per-
sons who have recovered from lung
trouble have been received by the makers
of Eckmans Alternative. a remedy for the
treatment of throat and lung troubles.
Surely plenty of time TO demonstrate its
lasting value. You can write 10 any of
them for confirmation. Here is one:
5323 Grard Ave, Phila, Pa.
"Gentlemen-ln the winter of 1903 l had
an attack of Grippe. followed by Pneu-
winter OF 1904 l had cough, night sweats.
fever and raised quantities of awful
looking stuff and later | had many hem
ofrhages at one time three in three sue
cessive days. Milk and eggs became so
dstasteful i could keep nothing down.
Three physicians treated me. | was or
dered to the mountains, but did not go.
Eckman's Alternative was recommended
by friend. After taking small quand-
weeks Ny improvement was marked
from the first. | gained strength and
weight and appetite. | never had another
hemorrhage and my cough gradually les
sened until entirely gone. am perfectly
we'll" -
fAfidavin ANNIE +. L0UGHRAN.
(Above abbreviated; more on request)
Eckman'S Alternative has been proven
by many years test to be most effica-
cious in cases of severe Throat and Lung
Affections, Bronchitis, Bronchial Asthma,
tenn. Does not contain narcotics, polsons
or habit-forming drugs. For sale by {,
b. Murphy and other leading druggists
Write the Eckman Laboratory, Philadei-
phia, Pa. for booklet telling of recover
lee and Additional evidence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-17
ANDRoscoeeIN S. j. COURT.
September Term Opens in Auburn
Justice Bird, Presiding.

Lewiston, Me-, Sept. 16-The Septem-
Der term of the supreme court for An
droscogein county opened in Auburn,
at 10 o'clock Tuesday. with Associate
Justice Bird of Portland presiding.
There are large number of import
ant criminal cases coming before the
court at this term. Among these are
the case of Perley Sawyer, who is ac-
cused of taking the life of one Mono
han by giving him poisoned whiskey to
drink. Then there are the cases of the
Lewiston men who are charged With
the mistreatment of a number of small
girls in this city.
The court opened with prayer by Rev.
FIR. Glynn. The officers designated by
Sheriff Stevens for duty ar the term
are: S. ~. Cummings. crier; Henry w.
Rowe, officer in attendance on grand
jury; Merton G. Stackpole and Albert
c. Martin, officers in attendance on the
traverse juries; j. Frank ouimby,
court officer; o, G. Perkins, messenger.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-17

Mrs. s. S. Lancaster of South Chest
nut street, with her daughters, Mar
garet and Lucy, and son. Edward, ar
rived, Monday evening. from Squirrel
Island, where they had been enjoying
a portion of the past summer. They
were among the people on the steamer
Islander, when she met with her mis-
nap, Monday afternoon, in Merrymeet-
ing bay, and Were landed at Rich
mond. from which place they came to
Augusta on the evening train.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-17
KENNEBEC COUNTY FAIR OPENS,
TUESDAY, AT DRIVING PARK.
Continued from Page One.)
'ut number
The air Itself.

The exhibition of stock is not as
large as usual. which is accounted for
| by the fact that many of the old ex-
hibitors, whose presence could always
| be counted on at Readfield We're not
| on hand Tuesday because it was felt
| that the distance was too great to come
into the city for only one day. There
was, however. a very creditable show
ing of cattle, and of a fine quality.
There is as yet no exhibition hallshpon
the grounds but a good substitute mas
been afforded by the erection of several
large tents
The poultry tent contains exhibits
from all over the county, and among
them are several from Augusta and Vi
cinity. Harry r. Jackson of Augusta
shows a fine pen of White Wyandotte
pullets, and pen of White Rocks own
ed by Howard Crockett of Hallowell
also attracted much attention, Tues
day. The Hallowell Poultry Yards and
DR.. j. d. Nutting of HallowelI, also
have good exhibits, which were the
subjects of much favorable comment.
The domestic tent, which proved the
center of attraction for the ladies',
Tuesday. is well filled with household
productions of every kind, from the
daintiest specimens of lace work to
drawn rugs and comforters, and the
varied nature of the exhibit, together
with the excellence of the handiwork
is q feature that adds a great deal to
the attractiveness of the fair when
judged from the feminine standpoint
The horses and cattle We're exhibit
ed in the stalls and We're the center
of attraction for lovers of good stock
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-17
CAPT. FRED S. BosWoRTH.
A Well Known Retired Sea Captain of
Bath Dies in Portland

Bath, Me, Sept. 16.-News was re-
ceiVed here. Tuesday, of the death in
Portland. Monday night, of Capt. Fred
Sled Bosworth, one of the best known
retired deep sea captains of this city.
Death was due to ptomalne poisoning
CAPT Bosworth was born in this city,
July !. 1885, a son of Capt. Robert Bos-
worth and after attending the old Bath
Academy commenced a seafaring ca
reer at the age of 16 and at - was
given command of the ship Nigilant.
He commanded many other big vessels
and become most successful naviga-
tor and master.
One son, Arthur Sewall Bosworth of
Portland, al whose home he died. also
sister Mrs. Eleanor b. Arnold of this
city, and a brother. Capt Robert Bos-
worth Of Highlands, Cal, survive. He
was a member of Solar Lodge of Ma
sons and of Winter Street Congrega-
tional church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-17
B. & A. Mail Trouble
Is Being Remedied.

Bangor, Me-, Sept 16.-According to a
statement given out from the general Of
fees of the Bangor & Aroostook Railroad,
this morning, the postofiice department
at Washington has conceded all points
concerning the carrying of mails on some
of the branches of the road over which
the railroad company made an issue,
agreeing that the demands We're fair and
would be granted at once, This. it is .ex-
pected, will lead to immediate restoration
of mail service on the two branches of
the road where it was discontinued pend
ing a settlement of the controversy.
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Dean Patcn. DIT tBuffill1 .
Time-2.294, 2.2S4, 22n.
Between the heats in the different races
high class vaudeville acts were shown
on the stage in front of the grand stand
and the acrobats with their trained dogs,
in clever exhibition came in FOR lib
eral applause.
A thrilling feature Of the afternoon was
a fve-mile motorcycle race by four of
the speed Kings Of the World" who
had previously given an exhibition ON a
circular track built at an angle of So de-
grees The race was easily won by
Crazy" Jack Behms who from the first
gained on his competitors until at the end
he had overlapped two of them. He COW
cred the ground in seven minutes and 81
seconds.
One of the attractions shown during
the afternoon was the freak horse owned
by Dan Long of Lewiston. which came
in for a liberal share of attention. a
Lewiston paper says of this horse:
wDan Long of Lewiston has Just come
into possession of one of the most mar
velous freak animals in existence. 1t is
a stallion that was raised by j y. Porter
of WaIdoboro, the well known organizer
of the Moose order. This stallion has
been examined by all the local veterinary
surgeons and they say there is nothing
like it is existence and cannot even ad-
vance a theory as to the cause of it's
formation. The animal is to be exhibited
in tent ON the fair grounds during the
present fair and will be in charge of Mr.
Porter 1t is the intention of Mr.. Long
to exhibit this animal in all the leading
fairs of the country and then take it to
England and the continent Dan always
has something that beats the world"
Tuesday was chidrens and old folks
day, and children under 70 years and
adults over 20 Were admitted free
Wednesday will be Governors day. Gov
ernor Haines and his staff are expected
to be present. The managers of the fair
will have many special attractions on the
program, and have also reduced the price
of admission. Some of the best racing of
the three days will also be seen The
classes are all well filled, and there is
sure to be something doing.
A feature of the Thursday program will
be the baby show. for which generous
prizes have been offered for the various
classes. Thursday viii also be Grange
day. when a large number of the Pa
irons are expected to be present. and the
program for this day will be rounded out
by good racing card.
The officers in charge of the fair are as
follows: President f. E. Peacock of
Readfield; secretary, Henry H. McCaus-
land of Readfield; treasurer. +. \. Walk
| er of Readfieldx Executive committee,
Leon Q. Tibbetts of Readfield and Frank
| Bodge of Fayette
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-17
The Races,

A leading feature of the afternoon was
the races, which were started at 2 O'Clock.
There We're two classes, the 2. 40 and 2.25
classes, both mixed, and each was won in
straight heats. In the 2.25 class there
were three starters, and the race was
won by w. S. Malcolm's bay gelding,
Johnnie D., the best time being 250l. The
chestnut gelding, My4chance, a Portland
horse. made a good bid for first place,
but could not hold his own and had to be
content with second monvy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-17
Years of Suffering
CataYyh ard blood Disease -
Doctors Failed to Cure.

Miss Mabel f. Dawkins. 1914 Lafay-
cite St, Fort Wayne, Ind, writes:
"For three years | was troubled with
catarrh and blood disease. ] tried sew
oral doctors and Il dozen different rem
e6ies, but none of them did me any
good. A friend told me of Hoods Sar-
saparilla. / took two bottles of this
medicine and was as well and strong
as ever. / feel like different person
and recommend Hoods to any one suf-
fering from catarrh.'
Get it today ia usual liquid form or
y -oIo+na tahiate called SaYSatabS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-17
DEMOCRATS IN COUNCIL.
State Committee Holds Meeting, on
Tuesday Evening, at Augusta House.

Tie Democratic State committee met.
Tuesday evening, at the Augusta House
ard made plans for the campaign of
1914.
Portland. recently appointed postmas-
ter Of that city, as treasurer of the
State committee. was accepted, and
Leon O. Tebbetts of Readfeld, the
Kennebec county member of the com
mittee. was elected to fill the vacancy.
kipgsbuIy l.. Piper of Fairfield was
elected chairman of the commit tee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-17
CAPT. PETERSON WINS.
Takes Nevada Trophy in Sea Girt, N
j., Rifle Shoot.

Sea Grit, y. J., Sept. 16.-Capt.
George Peterson of Ohio with total
score, of 143, won the Nevada trophy
match, this afternoon; w. f. Reynolds
of New York Unattached was second
with 141 and Major William b. Mar
tin, New Jersey, third, with 140.
In the New Jersey State Rifle Asso-
citation tWo-man team match. Capt
Eddy and Capt Richard led with 1872
and Major Wolf and Lieut.. Robert
Sears were second with $780,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-17

General Patrick Hayes of Chelsea left
Tuesday evening. for Bangor, to attend
the National Encampment of the United
Veterans Union. which will be held
Wednesday and Thursday. Major c. j
House of Augusta will also attend.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-17
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

Chief Engineer Welley of the Mat
hews e Morgan Co, contractors build
ing the new Bates weave shed, Lew
iston, dived into the canal Monday
afternoon, to rescue VIM Hodgdon.
who was sinking for the third time.
The plunge of Welley was calculated
to nicely for he came to the sur
face under Hodgdon.- whom he kept
afloat until the Bates bridge was
reached. He grabbed one of the truss
rods, where he held until the pair
were pulled out. 1t is thought that
Hodgdon fell into the canal.
South Dakota broke all previous rec
ords for the production Of gold, silver
and le4d last year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-17

from the price of the lot purchased by
the Christian Scientist Society of w
II. Springer. and the proof reader failed
to notice it. The price was $4,000 instead
of $500. as the item of Tuesday morn
ing read
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-17

The Retail Clerks Union met. Tues
day evening. in Carpenters hall. with
good attendance. Charles Morris of
Boston. representative of the United
Hatters of America, was present. and
spoke Interestingly
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-17

DR. Charlotte Sawyer. who had dur
ing the summer months been at Bar
Harbar. has returned to Augusta, and
is now at her office on the fourth floor
of the Augusta Trust Co. building.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-17

Among the recent births which have
been recorded at the office of the city
clerk are the following: July 16, to
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Stafford, a son;
Aug. II, to Mr.. and Mrs. Fred l..
Higgins, a son; Aug. 81, to Mr.. and
Mrs. John Bowling, a daughter
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-17

The schooner Ida, Capt. Thorne, wes
lowed to this city, Monday, and nov
lies at the Augusta Lumber Co. 8
wharf, where she is loading lumber
for Plymouth Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-17

The Augusta Lumber Co. has
finished piling logs on the island
above the mill. and is now pilins
above the Kennebec dam. The three
tiers on the island contain about
10000 sticks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-17

The Ladies' Aid Society of the
Green street Methodist church will
meet at 2.30 Thursday afternoon. with
Mrs. Leslie Young, 25 Bangor street
A full attendance of the members IS
desired
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-17

Miss Bertha Atkinson of Lawrence,
Mass. arrived in the city, Tuesday
afternoon, and is the guest of Hon.
and Mrs. Reuel J. Moves, at their
home on Stone street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-17

Trinity Gommandery, No. I, K. T..
will hold a stated conelave, Friday
evening. Sept. 10. at the asylum, with
work in the orders of the Temple and
Malta Refreshments will be served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-17

Charles Gould. who has recently az.
cepted the position of night baggage
master at the Waterville station o
the Maine Central Railroad was II
town. Tuesday. for the purpose o.
moving his family to Waterville.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-17

Frank s. Parmenter of Athol, Mass,
who has just completed the construe-
ton of new house on the Bangor
road. was a visitor, Tuesday, in the
nff