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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-06


inst 354 WaterYille folks going fer the
special train that was TO leave the sta
ton. at els, and take them Oh tue
FIST stage e their journey for the
Waterl He Ghamber> of Commerce I'll!
annual excursion and Field day at
Southport.
BY O'Clock the station platform
was crowded with ehatterine groups of
men and women. who could not sup
press their wods Of admiration for
The perfect day the coed weather man
had supplied. At 6o5. the siX-ear
special train pulled down from the
yards into tile station. In a twinklins
II WAS filed
The band then marched onto Tho
platform Ia the measured taps of the
bass and snare drums, and took its
position in the first ear. At precisely
6.t9 the great engine gave a putting
snort and the journey To southport
had begun Perhaps out of feeling
of pity for those who had stayed be-
hind the band struck up Good Might,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-06

Member Retail Trade Committee.
Nurse" and as the train pulled out ef
the city, the early risers along Froat
street came To the doors and windows
10 wave a bon voyage" To the eXcur
sionists. The ride to Gardiner was un-
eventual. The morning papers claimed
the attention of almost everyone.
At 80, the party had dedrained at
the coy Gardiner station. In almost
less time than it takes To tell. the eX-
cursionists rushed 10 The upper deck
of the natty little steamer The Is
land Belle and some DELAY was caused
in re-distributing the passengers over
the boat in order To get a better sail
ing ballast Although the boat had u
good load. there was room for more.
The sail down the river in the early
morning was beautiful The hills and
meadows lining the river bank were
shining in the brightest of their
greens. The passing Of an occasional
steamer gave the crowd an oppurtu-
nifty 10 give vent to It's enthusiasm by
shouting and waving. The band, which
had taken up its position on the upper
deck forward, played popular airs at
intervals and the jolly 500 took mp
the tune. either whisting or hummine,
Bananas and other fruit We're distrh-
uted among the passengers. The his
toreal points along the river attracted
considerable attention as well rs its
own natural beauties
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-06
MOVING Pictures in Gardner.

Mr. Valid of Boston, the moving pic
ture camera man employed by Manager
Burns of the Coliseum. has completed
his labors i'm making a moving picture
ef Gardiner and vicinity. The follow
ing are few OF the many places TAX
en-: Lawrence Bros. mill and big log
pile. South Gardiner: e. II. Reane,s
drug store: Elks' Club; Baitler.s Corner
fruit store. automobile race: Boys
baseball club on Grdys wharf; bathers,
standard Oil team; Postmaster w. Il.
Frost and assistants: NJ. c. r. II. sta
ton; Mir. Leighton, the clothier: r. p
Hazard Co. at the noon hour, aS3 PEG
rle; lanes Walker & Son Co. Presi-
dent Ellis of the Board of Trade; Com
monwealth Shoe and Leather Co. with
baseball! team; Rev. FIR. Henry IN auto.
Wakefield -McNaughton Co; Johnson
House and help: cars in Depot square;
esidenee of F. f.. Boston; Mr.. Hamlin
of Farmingdale; Randolph fire depart
ment, including the time honored Hec-
Ia: VIM. c. Keene, one of the old and
well-kffown residents: ]. F. Hodgkins'
shop and crew Kelley & Wheeler 9,
Central Maine Power Co, with Supt.
Williams and assistants. Manager
Burns has introduced bits of comedy in
his inimitable way, making it live
picture from the start.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-06

several instances plain clothes men
and even uniformed patrolmen were
needed to eXtricate the women.
The polcewomen, selected because.
ii was thought they might be able to
detect certain crimes which male
policemen might overlook. were sent
out i'll twos, a pair being assigned to
each of the four most populus dis
tricts and one pair to detective duty.
In one of the crowded west side
tenement districts, such a moi, pur
sued the women that they took htn,-
ried refuge in the police station None
of the women attempted to make an
arrest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-06
TESTIMONY CoRRoBoRATED
Conleys Story of Franks Dongs
Stand in Phagan Murder Case.

Atlanta. Ca, Aug. All eviden te
intended to corroborate the testimony
of James Conley Negro sweeper. as
tn alleged acts of degeneracy by Leo
NJ. Frank, on trial for the murder of
Mary Phagan, was held incompetent,
today. by Judge Roam. BY order of the
court that portion of the Negroes evil
dence which purported to recount acts
involving moral turpitude on the part
of the defendant was stricken from
the record. This ruling sustained .
motion by attorneys for the defence.
Cross examination of Conley occu
pied the day Conley will be on tn,
stand again, tomorrow
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companions death grip. but without

companions death grip. but without
avail.
1t was then that the stuff that makes
heroes asserted itself and Townsend
remembering the direction in which
the shore was, clung to Young and
walked on the bottom until he got his
burden near enough to shore where
some men who were attracted to the
Gene, speedily pulled the exhausted
lads from the water. of course this
event happened in a very short space
of, time but it, can be Easily, Hnagined
what the result would have been had
~ownscpd started thse other way. Carl
Townsend is &c Years. of'age and is the
son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Townsend,
Union street, this city.
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MADE SCAPEGOATS?
Germany Disposes of Betrayal Of Her
Military Secrets.

Berlin. Aug. 5-The sensational
charge that officials of the Prussian
war Office had accepted brides from
the krupp Go. in return for military
documents. which were made in the
Reichstag, last April. by the Socialist
deputy Or Karl Liebknecht came IL
a rather tame ending. today. with the
conviction by courtmartial of seven
unimportant persons connected with
the ordnance board. of whom the high
est ranked only as junior lieutenant.
The convicted men We're charged
specifically with betraying military
secrets. the acceptance of brides and
INSTRUMENTATION. and were given light
sentences.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-06

y. FL Jordan seems to have a corner
ON the Night Blooming Cereus, having
four plants in his home on Lincoln
street. One plant had two blooms upon
II. Sunday evening, and, on Tuesday
evening, one other put forth three
large blossoms. Many visitors called
during the evening to witness the rare
and beautiful sight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-06
DEXTER.

meeting of the Dexter Village
Improvement Society was held, Mon
day evening, at the Grand Army hall
on Grove street. In the absence of
the president, DIR. j. II. Murphy, the
meeting was in charge of the vice
president. J. w. Crosby, ESD: Re-
marks We're made by Mr. and Mrs.
George A. Smart, Harry f. Hale, Mrs
~. w. Crosby. Mrs. Charles NJ Saw
Yer and Mrs William +. Brewster.
The reports of officers and nominate
ing committee for the coming year
We're postponed until the next meet
ing. The society is in hourishing
condition and ii is expected that many
improvements in Dexters streets and
grounds will be the result of the com
ing years work of the society.
Old Home day will be observed in
District No. 10, Saturday, Aug 16
This is the first attempt at such an
observance in that section but the
committee in charge will make the
day such a pleasant one that the at
fair will probably become an annual
one. An all-day picnic will be
residents and teachers in that dis
trict are invited to attend Baked
beans and coffee will be furnished by
the entertaining committee.
The handsome bungalow being
erected by j. Willis Crosby, Esq. on
the lot directly above the old Crosby
homestead on lions Hill is nearly
completed and will be occupied the
first of September by Joseph Price,
one of the overseers at the mill of the
Amos Abbott Co. Mr.. Price came
here recently from Connecticut. The
bungalow has been named Crosby
Lodge and is "A very attractive resi-
dence in an extremely slightly spot.
Ii is furnished with all modern con-
workmanship as all of the houses
built by Henry Dexter are sure to
be- Good rents are extremely scarce
| in this village and ii is hoped that
other enterprising land and property
owners besides Mr.. Crosby will soon
awake to the fact that the scarcity
of good rents can be overcome If
they will only use the land and money
at their disposal for the comfort of
non property owners who are willing
| to pay good rent money if they can
| get good returns.
Rev. William Fl. Gould. who for IA
years WAS pastor of the Dexter Uni
versalist church but who is now To-
Gated in Michigan, is here for short
visit. His daughter, Miss Ella. has
been here for a week. With Mrs
lould they have been spending the
summer at Mr.. Geuld's old home in
Turner.
! Clarence Pierce has returned from
his annual vacation, which he passed
at his home in Dover. n. Fl. He has
resumed his duties as clerk in the
rooms of the Dexter Banking and
| Trust Co. Pereival Cushman of Ban
gor. who has filled his place during
his absence. has returned home.
Charles NJ. McKechnie and family
| OF Natick. Mass. have arrived at
their summer home, Moosehorn, on
Lake Wassookeag
| Frederic Peaks of Philadelphia. we'll
known as music teacher, Is the
guest of Joseph X. Springall on
Sprinq street
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WATERvILLE CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE ON EXCURSION.
354 WatervIlians and Band Leave, Tuesday,
For Southport and Grand Jollifica-
ton Is Held-=Sports OF the Day
Beautiful Sail acknowledgements

Just as the sun was peCpine above
the eastern hillloRs. Tuesday morning,
Watervillc found ltse,f more astir u
thai hour of the day than it had for
many morn. Men. women, boys ana
girls, CARRIED in their holiday clothes,
We're fastening up Main street and
college avenue toward The Maine Cen
trail station TIE ROSTERS had just
ceased their GROWING, and The paper
boys were making their tIstily rounds.
TO a stranger it would seem that the
city was being vacated rs at the conn
ing of a famine. hut instead it was
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-06

Seven thousand women employed in
Cast Side knitting mills. New York,
went ON strike. Tuesday, demanding
shorter hours higher pay and moro
sanitary working conditions. 1t is es-
fimated that more women are involved
in the strike than in any labor dis
turha nee in New York since the great
sh,rtwaist strike OF l909l0. Several
thousand men went out, Tuesday, in
sympathy with the women workers.
This Is said to be the first tie-up in the
knitting industry in that city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-06
THEORETICAL VICTORY
OF New London, CT. Defenders
Against Attacking Forces.

New London. Conn. Aug. 5.-The
artillerymen at Fort II. G. Wright on
Fishers island and Fort Terry on
Plum island, tonight. theoretically re-
pulsed the Black fleet in the ma
neuvers. Shortly after 10 o'clock two
torpedo boat destroyers tried to sneak
by Fort Wright. but they were easil"
detected by the searchlights The pow
erful searchlights picked out the
group of battleships trying To go by
the fort. about IL o'clock. and the
ships We're theoretically sunk
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-06
The Portland Argus saws:


Albert S. Young, proprietor of the
Young boarding house, No. l22 state
street died AT his home. during sun
day night. after a long illness which
has been hopeless for a number of
months MIR. Young came To Portland
rom Gardiner a number of years ago
and took the house known for many
years as the Baker boarding house.
which he and Mrs. Young have since
conducted. Mr. Young was native
of Oakland, where he was born some
go wears ago. He travelled on the
road for a time when a young man
and then became interested i'll hotel
business in different places. managing
a large hotel in Gardiner for q num-
Der of years.
Mr. Young was life leng Demo-
crat, and on coming To the, city be-
came interested in politics in Ward 6.
being candidate for council on the
ward ticket twice,
He was member of the Portland
Lodge of Elks and of other orders, in
cmding the Masonic fraternity.
He is survived by Mrs. Young and
one daughter. Miss Cassie Young d
this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-06
SHORTAGE SUICIDE.
Chicago Manager for Boston House
Pays Penalty for His Misdeed.

Chicago. Aug. William Hartman
aged 10. Western manager for the In
dependent Button Fastner Machine CO.
Boston. shet himself through the head
this afternoon While seated at his
desk. He was removed to a hospital IN
a dying condition
Hartman had just been deprived of
his authority by Samuel l.. Sneerson
president of the company. who told
the police that he had come to Chicago
tn investigate a shortage in the affairs
of the Chicago office. He said he
shortage would not exceed $4,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-06


entered Colby College and graduated
in 1913 with the degree OF 3. :. While
at Colby he played upon the Varsity
football team, fer three years, being
on the championship team in his
Freshman year. He also played on hts
class baseball team and was on the
Varsity track team. for three years.
An injury, which resulted in water
on the knee. kept him from partieipat-
ing in athletics during his Senior
year. He served as class president
for one year and was marshal of the
class of 1913. In his Junior year he
was elected To the Senior Honorary
Society and is a member of the Delta
Kappa Epsilon Fraternity.
During the winter term of his Sc
nior year. MIR. Beach was welded to
Miss Louisa Drummond, daughter If
A. r. Drummond. treasurer of the
Waterville Savings Bank.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-06
THREE-CENr FARES
Assured at Detroit, Mich, the Rail
road Conceding Demands.

Detroit, Mich. Aug. 1.-The threatened
trouble between the city of Detroit and
the Detroit United Street Railways Co..
caused by the refusal of the company II
grant 3-cent fares on all city lines where
franchises have expired, was halted. late
today. when a temporary agreement was
reached by representatives OF the Trac-
ton Company and city officials. inciud
ing Mayor Marx. The Street Railway
Co agreed to nearly all of the important
demands made by the city
In return for numerous concessions
which the street railway company
made, it was promised by James
Cousens. member of the Detroit Street
Railway Commission. that the council
should take no action either to en-
force a Scent rate of fare on the lines
now without franchises, or pass a res
olution instrueting the city treasurer
To seize street railway property as
payment for back taxes Mr.. Cousens
acted with the sanction OF the mayor
and members of the council. who had
prepared resolutions for submission To
the council, tonight. authorizing the
Shioi IA VI oSeiS tfSuouif' - tt-'
street railway refused to comply with
the city's demands.
The company agreed to grant seven
tickets for % cents on all Its lines
with the one fare zone at all hours
he day and night, the reduction be-
coming effective, on or before Aug Is.
Universal transfers will also be given.
The workingmen's rate of eight tickets
for % cents between certain hours of
the day is not to be affected II was
also agreed to, pay $4,000 for the use
of Fort street, from July "a. 1910,
when the franchise expired. to the
present time: to pay back taxes rs
sessed against the company. In 1910,
1911 and 1912, with interest and to
do all the paving on city lines. except
those where existing franchises other
wise provide. Numerous cross-town
lines and extensions will be built by
the company according. to the settle
ment, the specific Improvements being
listed in the agreement. tta - 49,
The agreement was termed ~ day
to- day arrangement. and one clause
provided that during the life OF the
agreement. the city would not enforce.
d $500 daily street rental charge
against the company which the conn
ell adopted, four Years ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-06
Gardiner Highs
New Science Teacher.

The selection of George l.. Beach Is
teacher of science at the Gardner
High school is regarded as distinct
addition 10 the teaching force of the
Gardiner High. The home of Me-.
Beach is in Waterbury. Ct. from
which place he graduated from the
Connecticut Literary Institute, class Of
1909. In the fail of the same year he
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-06
Albert /. YOUNG.

Word was received, Tuesday, of the
death of A. $. Young in Portland.
Nj Young was well known in Giardi-
ncr having resided here for many
years. At one time he was proprietor
of the johnson House and later Of
Hotel Brunswick. He was a member
of Trinity Gommapdery. II. 7. \
widow and one daughter survive.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-06
Funeral of Elizabeth Curtis.

The funeral Of the late Elizabeth G.
Curtis was held, Tuesday Afternoon
from her late home ON Highland ave
nue.. Rev. w. f. Livingston Of Halo
we'll OBLIGATED. The remains were taken
To HalloWell for iGtefment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-06

cruelty case. They found a horse poor
and emaciated. although young. and as
the owner promised better care he was
allowed to retain possession. The con-
dition Of the animal will be watched
by the officers
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-06
GARDINER.
Republicans Organize for
The Coming Campaign.
New Science Teacher at High
School Pleasing Appointment.


A meeting Of several of the Republic
can leaders of Gardiner was held,
Tuesday evening, at Cobbossee Inn
and the organization for the coming
campaign perfected Hon. Chas. II.
Gray, was elected chairman and Or.
{. j. Bragg, secretary. Vacancies en-
the Republican city committee wers
filled. A strong campaign viii be ca :
ried on by the Republicans of Car
diner. - -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-06

Fire which started In the rear Of
the Union hotel at Athabasca Land
ing. Alberta, early Tuesday. destroyed
that building. the Athabasca Hotel. 30
stores. several banks, two newspaper
plants. warehouses, railway cars and
several dwellings. with a total loss of
$750,0o The heaviest loser is Isaac
Gagnon. owner of several of the build
ings destroyed His loss Is $25o,8aa
The city'ss new $4,000 water plant
would have been completed within a
month, but bucket brigade Was the
only fire fighting aparature available.
Constable Blair OF the local police
force is critically burned as the result
OF repeated trips which he made into
the flames to rescne guests. One hnT-
dred homeless people are housed in
Emigration Hall.
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a Serious Accident.

Mrs. Nancy Oliver fell, Tuesday AZ
ternoon, in the stable of her home, $50
Water street, and received severe in
jnries To her hip. As she is nearly -
years of age her recovery will prob
ably be SLOW.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-06

Additional camp stools We're to have
been obtained at Bath and a stop was
consequently made there but the camp
stools were a missing quantity. and the
good ishib Island 1ielle backed out from
the wharf ana q cthtinued her journey
down the river.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-06

Prof and Mrs. Ralph Hunt, principal
of the County High school at Glendive,
Mont. were guests, Tuesday, of Hon.
-. Il. Clason.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-06

Mrs. Raymond Brown and daughter
who have been visiting Mrs. Browns
mother, Mrs. Frank Clark. returned,
Tuesday. to their home in Bath.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-06

OF Who srenia ins Of the late Anna . Low
ell werss abreughta from Cambridge
Mass, for interment in Oak Grow
cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-06

W. b. Bragdon and Misses Laura
and Lillian Eragdon of WestbrooH
were guests, Tuesday, of DIR. Brag-
don.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-06

The Ladies' Auxiliary of the Grace
Methodist Episcopal church, Randolph
vii Inject this "wednesday after
1sf1bpn in the ypStrVt"+ j."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-06

Mrs Franie p. Rollins of Danbury.
Ct formerly of this city, was visitor.
Tuesday, in Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-06

Mrs I.ottie r. Ames and Mrs. Frank
r. Morrell of North Windham were
visitors, Tuesday. in Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-06

Fred and q. II. Clark of Carratuni'
were. callers. Tuesday. in this city,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-06

Mr.. and Mrs. Austin p. Larrahee and
two children arrived, Tuesday, from
Wichita, Kan. for visit with Mr..
Larrabee's mother, Mrs. J. M. LARA
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49,
Chicago. Aug. 5.--The 10 women as
signed to duty on the police force be-
gan their work, today, So great was
the curiosity aroused among pedes-
trains by the women blueeoats that in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-06

Miss Ethel Hutchinson and Miss Eth
el jerks, teachers in the Kicker Glass
ical Institute. are guests of Mrs. A. T
Reynolds. Hbt4
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-06

Miss Anna Hunt, who has been visit
ing her parents. in Chelsea, left, Tues
day, Tor her home in Norway.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-06

Charles Triton of East Corinth was
a visitor, Tuesday in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-06

Mrs. =. FRANKLIN Neal of Ellenvillc
~ VI. Is tile guest of Gardiner friends
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-06

The w c. r. Y. will meet, Wednes-
dav afternoon, with MEs.. S. G. Payne at
thesGs5ildrenss Home. Members are ex-
pected to be present and all interested
willA he welcome. A program will be
held. s4 /
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-06

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank A. Johnston Of
Aver Cliff, Ont, are guests in Gardi-
ner. Mr.. Johnston is former resident
and this is his first visit in this sec
tion, for u years. aes
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-06

Humane Officers Willis and Blaistfeii
were called, Tuesday; to Chelsea on q