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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-07
Fourth of July Receptions Given By
Ambassador Reid at Dorchester House

one of the most distinguished posi-
lions in the gift of the President of
the United States is that of ambassa-
dor to the Court of St. James. Many
honorable and brilliant men have held
this important post. but none have
been more beloved by the people of
all stations than the one who has re-
Gently died in London, Mr.. Whitelaw
Reid. whose body was accorded I'M
usual honors in England and has just
arrived in this country on the British
warship Natal All over the country
are men and women who have been
his guests at his beautiful home in
London and many are those who re-
member the cordial grasp of his hand.
Most Widely Known Social Event.
The hospitality of Mr. Reid was eX-
tensive and perhaps the most widely
known social event was the annual
Fourth of July reception which he
gave to American residents of Lon
don, or those who were in the city at
that time. This reception was given
at Dorchester House, one of the larg
est and handsomest private residences
in London, which was the official home
of the ambassador and his family. On
the afternoon of the glorious Fourth,
thousands of Americans came together
to observe the National holiday of
their native land across the sea. One
who has been present on such an &C.
casion will never forget the gracious
ness of his greeting from the ambas-
sador and his wife, the wonderfully in
teresting English mansion, or the peo-
pie who attended and made up the
great throng of guests. At this time il
may be of interest to recall one of
these receptions, attended in 1907
Dorchester House faces Hyde Park,
that fashionable part of London
where the afternoon drive is a veri-
massive building. with a pilared por-
tico, and is almost severe in its sim
plicity. One of the most beautiful
parts of the interior is the great mar
bic hall and stairway. with it's open
arCades. and here, on a broad landing,
Ambassador and Mrs. Reid received
their guests. with a gracious welcome
TO each. Then the long procession
separated into groups which filled the
immense reception rooms, library and
gallery. their walls lined with art
treasures, one of the best collections
in London. Over three thousand peo-
pie attended these receptions and yet
there was room for ALL
Noted peopIe Present
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-07

Roekland Courier Gazette: Friends of
Blanc hard B. Smith of A. c. McLoon &
Co, RECALLED themselves at Christmas
time with some delicious cultivated
strawberries, which had been repos-
ing in cold storage plant since they
We're picked last July. Mr. Smith
thought the experiment worthy of trial
and placed whole case of berries
within the zero atmosphere. When re-
moved from cold storage they looked
as though just picked from the vines,
and. what is even more remarkable,
they emitted the delightful odor which
is always associated with fresh straw
berries. Preparing frozen berries. for
table consumption is quite a knack, but
properly done the result is very salts
factory. Especially with Strawberries
retailing at Is cents per box in the
cities.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-07

That the famous IsIeboro Inn, at
Dark Harbor, is doing an increasing
business every year, is manifested by
the new 30-room wing which is being
completed. The hotel is not only one
of the most beautifully located on the
New England coast, but has the name
of being one of the most exclusive and
has entertained in past years many
distinguished guests, says the Belfast
correspondent of the Bangor News, in
GLIDING the Presidents Of the United
Statesf kings Of finance and titled for
eigners, as well as many noted society
people from all over the country. ]. P.
Morgan is an annual visitor at the Inn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-07
Maine Gossip
As Good as a WATCHDOG.

y Frenchman tanned rattlesnake--
This story have you heard?
a splendid watchdog did it make,
Which sounds perhaps absurd.
But once a burglar breaking in
One dark and rainy night,
Felt something Irvine about his neck
That elutched and held him tight
A rattle sounded loud and fierce, r
To wake the house for aid;
The burglar swooned upon the floor,
He was so much afraid.
And when the family rushed in, 4-
Astonished and aghast,
They found the faithful rattlesnake
Had got the villain fast.
The burglar soon was safe in gaol
The Rather, I've been told,
Was given for his bravery
\ rattle made of gold.
Now. this is quite pretty tale,
| think so. do not you?
What fault could there be found with it
If it were only true?
Detroit Free Press
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-07

1t is stated that the old schooner An
drew j. Peters, that is Well known on
this coast, has made grand stand
finish, being used recently for no less
an edifying and instructive purpose
than that of illustrating moving pic
ture story of piratical venture. The
Peters was taken off Salem, to Il rocky
and picturesque place, when the 'pi-
rates. boarded her. sacked the ship.
killed the crew, presumably and then
as fitting climax, set fire to her, and
burned her to the waters edge
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-07

Colonel John E. Ashe of Auburn Gel
ebrated his S0th birthday Sunday.
and friends were calling at his home on
Oliver street, all day and far into the
evening in honor of the occasion. The
colonel bears his years easily and is
still active in the affairs of the firm
Ashe, Noyes and Small. although he
no longer tries to beat the sun up in
the morning. He was born in Buckfield
in 1888. During his tender years he
picked out the shoe business as his tar
get and has been at it ever since. His
aim is evidenced by his success He
serYed during the Civil War with
the Twenty third Maine, the First
Maine Regiment and the First Battal-
ion. About 1880 he came to Auburn,
and his labors have brought him to
the front rank in his particular field.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-07

A most important addition to the
Moosehead fleet of the summer of 1913,
says the Brewer correspondent of the
Bangor News. will be the Imp. the
handsome new motor launch which
has just been completed III this city
by Cobb Brothers, the well known boat
builders The Imp was built for Har-
old b. Moon of Bangor. The Imp is
80 feet long, and foot beam, built
along the lines of the whaleboat type,
strong and seaworthy and in every
way constructed to ride the highest
seas on Moosehead.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-07
Noted People Present.

1t was most interesting to watch the
moving crowd of people and to feel
that each had some connection with
the United States. Many, who were
not otherwise known, could be recog-
nized through familiarity with their
pictures in the public print Some
were men who had been in official life
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-07

An endless variety of hides have
been devised and constructed by Maine
dealers in the various kinds of slim
ulants known generally as rum. to pre-
serve their stocks from the officers of
the law until they could be disposed of
through more profitable channels. but
it has remained for a Portland woman
to devise one of the most original yet
reported. Concerning this particular
hide the Argus says: 1T may be that
Annie Joyce of 8 Danforth street ne
elected to remove certain presentations
from Santa Claus from her stockings,
or mayhap il may have been sort of a
Christmas thought that devised the
idea of placing bottles of liquor in her
stockings for TIE purpose of deceiving
the liquor deputies. At any rate when
those officers made an official call upon
her, Saturday evening, they discovered
two bottles tucked into q stocking, and
suspended from a line among other
clothes that had every appearance of
having been hung out for an airing on
the roof of an ell adjoining her apart
ments.''
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-07

THE REGULAR MEETING OF SETH
Williams Relief Corps, No. Is. second
ana fourth Friday evenings at ~ 1t g.
A. r. hall
CLARE HI. HARVEY, President.
CARRIE ALLEN, Corps Socroeary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-07

In Portland Express and Advertiser
Las Vegas optic., 1913-12-15

tation from the southern states and in
the method Of electing delegates from
states that have primary laws gov
erning that subject.
The time and place for holding the
national convention are as yet unde-
cided Many Of the members of the
national committee have expressed
themselves in favor Of holding the
convention early next summer, but
some believe that the convention
should be held as early as March in
order that the work Of reorganization
and the restoration Of harmony may
be commenced as soon as possible
Chicago appears to be the most likely
convention city. although the claims
Of Cincinnati. philadelphia, Detroit.
indianapolis, washington and other
applicants will be given consideration.
Las Vegas optic., 1913-12-15

but that would have been inhuman.
Had the state provided, as has been
urged from time to time, a detention
ward in the State Hospital for the
Insane, where demented persons may
be kept temporarily, much of the ex-
pense in the case of the Crabtrees
could have been avoided.
There is little doubt in the minds
Of many of those persons who have
looked into the case that the Santa
Fe railway should have cared for the
Crabtrees. 1t accepted them as pas
sengers and was in duty bound to
carry them safely to their destina-
tion. It's own physician, ambulance
and hospital could and shouid-have
cared for them. Instead, however,
the RAILROAD threw the case into the
hands of the city, which was obliged
to hire private iadividaals to look
after them. The Crabtrees having
the funds with which to meet their
expenses, it was deemed no more
than right that they should pay the
bills. Charitable people took care Of
the infant children and Las Vegas
authorities demanded Of the Santa Fe
that it honor the Crabtrees' ticket
and convey them to their destination.
The charitable officials in Kansas
City should do. as much with the Bur
lington road, over which the family
has tickets but which has refused to
accept them as passengers. The Kan
sas City paper says: THE Crabtrees
will be kept here free Of charge, if
they do not stay too long,
1t is stated exorbitant charges were
not made for services in caring for
the Crabtrees. Undoubtedly the bills
would not have been allowed if over
charges were attempted
Las Vegas optic., 1913-12-15
6. Q. ?. LEApgRs 10 MEEr

Washington, Dec. 15.-In response
to the cali issue early last October
by Chairman Hilles the members of
the republican national committee
are rounding mp in the capital for
the first formal meeting since cleo
tion. The meeting will be held to-
morrow, when it is expected that ac-
tion viii be taken that win have an
important effect upon the future of
the party.
The committee, according to gen
eral expectations, will Issue q call for
a republican national convention to
revise the rules of the party to meet
the demands Of a majority Of the
leaders. The principal changes de-
manded are in the basis Of represen-
Las Vegas optic., 1913-12-15
Las VEGAS KNOCKED
FOR CRABTREE CASE
KANSAS CITY NEWSPAPER SEEMS
TO THINK UNFoRTUNATEs
WERE "HELP UP"

Las Vegas has received some un-
favorable notoriety as result of the
detention here of Mr.. and Mrs. J. H.
Crabtree, the Athens, Tenn, people
discovered to be insane while en-
route from California to their home,
a week ago Saturday. The Kansas
City Journal of Friday of last week
published an article concerning the
Crabtrees in which it was stated the
unfortunate couple were charged
Sill for two days attention here. An
Albuquerque newspaper, seeing an op-
portunity to deliver a knock at Las
Vegas, published the Kansas City
papers article as special correspond
ence," and placed upon it head con
tanning startling statements.
It was stated today by one Of the
physicians who treated the unfortu-
nate couple and who assisted in max
ing the arrangements for their trans
portation to their home, that they
were cared for as cheaply as is pos
sible where no provision is made
either by the state or the city for
taking charge OF persons who are
discovered to be insane while travel
ing. There were ambulance charges,
hospital fees, doctors fees, a hotel
bill and other expenses, all Of which
we're allowed by the district court.
None Of these charges was excessive,
it is stated.
Had Las Vegas the facilities Of a
large city, it easily could have taken
charge of the distressed family and
sent them away without charging
them a single cent. This could have
been done, probably. had it been pos
sible to keep them in the city jail
Las Vegas optic., 1913-12-15
MAY PLEAD INSANITY

Champaign, Ill, Dec 15.-What
promises to be one Of the greatest
legal battles in the history Of this
section was begun ii the Champaign
county circuit court today with the
work Of selecting a jury to try Rob
ert Penman. a I'll year old youth,
whose home is near the village Of
Philo, for the murder Of Harold
Shaw Of Urbana.
The killing Of young Shaw early
last August attracted countrywide
attention. Penman was captured
about week after the crime while
he was on his way home after a.
flight into Ohio. After his capture
the young man broke down and
made full confession af ibis crime.
According to the alleged confession
Las Vegas optic., 1913-12-15

the murder resulted from Penmans
desire to possess Shaws big yellow
automobile. Penman had wanted
Shaw's car for some time, he said,
and had made an appointment to meet
him in Philo the day Of the crime.
Shaw took with him Mark Henson,
Urbana youth After meeting
Penman, he drove to the latter's
home, six miles south of Philo, where,
it seems, Penman first thought Of
obtaining the car by killing its owner.
Asking Shaw to drive him about
in his car so that he could observe
it's peculiarities Henson was left at
the Penman home, and they started.
Penman's story of the tragedy is as
follows:
I had been drinking-1 was druah
and possessed of a crazy desire to
own Shaw's racing car. / shot Shaw
twice with my revolver while we
were uhuef tree In my fathers pas
ture. Later, I went back and buried
him The ground was awfully hard.
I dug in three places before could
find spot soft enough. MY recolec-
fion Of what took place Immediately
before and after l shot Harold is
very imperfect. l wanted his car
because it was fast"
Eminent counsel has been engaged
to defend Penman at his trial. bur-
ing the past few weeks the young
prisoner has been visited in jail by
several well known alienists and this
has led to the belief that insanity is
to be the plea of the defense
Las Vegas optic., 1913-12-15
CARRIERS HIDDEN
BENEATH THEIR
BUNDLES
LAS VEGAS PosTMEN ARE AS
SIsTING SANTA DELIVER HIS
PRESENTS

The first joys of the Christmas sea-
son to be experienced by the mail
carriers came this morning when
several of them were forced to make
special trips over their routes to de-
liver parcel post packages. One car
rier covering the business district
was nearly hidden beneath his load
and resembled laden burro more
than postman.
Business in the postal department
will continue unusually heavy for the
remainder of the period before the
Christmas holidays and the Las We
gas office expects to be rushed.
Postmaster F. o. Blood advises
that everyone sending Christmas par
GELS have them insured and be
prompt in mailing the parcels. The
postal department has arranged the
handling of the traffic on the rail
lines SO as to get the best possible
service. For Las Vegas, Postmaster
Blood states that the local mail will
be well handled this year and the
best possible service given the pat
Tons.
Las Vegas optic., 1913-12-15
MANY CANDIDATES FOR
THE Y. N. c. A.STEAN
FAST AGGREGATION WILL PLAY
BASKETBALL WITH NEWTON
ON CHRISTMAS

The game that is to be played
Christmas Day between the Y. M. G.
A. and the apprentice boys team of
the Y. M. c. A. at Newton, Kan, will
be the biggest basketball contest ev-
er staged in Las Vegas, according to
present indications. The Newton
team is considered one of the fastest
in that section Of the Sunshine state,
and already has an excellent record
for this season.
The Y. M. G. A. team is practicing
hard. During this week the team will
go through the usual work each even
ing, according to the present arrange
ment, and expects TO be in excellent
shape by Christmas. Physical Direc-
tor De Marias has charge of the team
and is directing the plans for the con-
test Among those who will be lined
up for this game and who are now
trying out for the team are Prentice
White, Harold Stewart, Cecil Boucher,
David Henden, Frank Winters, Clar-
ence Hite and "Chub" Swallow. The
entire senior class also is working and
one of the fastest teams ever known
to the Y. NJ. G. A. undoubtedly will
be picked from the list of candidates
The game win be played at 4 o'clock
in the afternoon and as no other en-
fertainment is in order for this day,
a large audience is expected to wit
ness the fray Tickets will be placed
on sale this week
Las Vegas optic., 1913-12-15
A big dance for all at F. B. hall
Thursday, December 25.-Adv.
MASKED men BEAT
an AGED WOMAN
OTHER MEMBERS or THE COL
LlNs FAMILY IN MISSOURI
ARE MIsTREATED

Springfield, Mo, Dec. Fifteen
masked and armed men, said to have
been feud enemies of the Collins fam
lily of Old Horton, an isolated village
in Howell county, rode into the town
yesterday, burned four houses belong
ing to the family, severely beat sew
eral of the Collinses and warned them
to leave the community Immediately
on pain of death The band then
rode away after firing a volley into
the air.
News of the affair reached here to-
day The marauders went to the
home of Mrs. Jane Collins. Her
daughter, Parelee, was whipped with
switches. Mrs. Collins, who is blind,
was handled roughly, but not serious
ly injured. After removing the chill
dren and furniture from the house the
men set fire to the building and
watched it burn to the ground.
The home of Dan Collins was next
visited by the band and the house
and barn fired. Two other houses
belonging to the family, but unoccu-
pied, were burned. Ten persons are
said to have been warned to leave
the village and never to return. None
OF the gang was recognized. The
Collins family in Howell county num-
bers about 200.
Las Vegas optic., 1913-12-15
NEW TRIAL DELAYED

Chicago, Dec. 15.-Judge Mack in
the federal court today refused to
grant a new trial to Ottoman Ear
Advsht Hanish, leader of the Mazdaz-
nan sun worshippers cult, who was
convicted of sending Objectionable lit
erature by express. He sentenced
Hanish to serve six months in the.
Chicago house of correction and 10
pay fine of $2,5OO.
Las Vegas optic., 1913-12-15
TINKER DEAL OFF

Cincinnati, Dec. 15.-The board Of
directors of the Cincinnati baseball
club today refused to ratify August
Herrmann's sale of Joe Tinker to
Brooklyn for $4,000. Immediately
after this decision was reached Pres
ident Hermann sent a telegram to
President. Ebbetts of the Brooklyn
club telling him that the deal, insofar
as cash alone was concerned, was off.
Las Vegas optic., 1913-12-15
THE LITERAcY gILI

Washington, Dec, 15.-With an
overwhelming majority in its favor
the Burnett immigration bill, includ-
ing a literacy test, such as was veto
ed by President Taft, was ordered
reported today by the house immigra-
ton committee. The committee did
not adopt any special amendment re-
lating to the exclusion of Asiatics,
leaving thatlto the general provisions
of the bill relating to the require
ments for naturalization.
Las Vegas optic., 1913-12-15

From January 19 to January "a
will be Round up" week Tor the mem
bers of the Denver Press club and
the National Western Stockmen's as
sociation at Denver. This week viii
be one of the biggest of its kind ever
attempted in Denver, according to
the present plans Several big din
ners and other events will add to the
enjoyment and Denver expects to en-
tertain huge number Of people.
Las Vegas optic., 1913-12-15

There will be a special meeting of
the East Las Vegas fire department
this evening at 8 o'clock in the city
hall. All members are urged to be
present. This is the last meeting be
fore the big New Years dance to be
given by the department, and final
arrangements for the affair will be
made.
Las Vegas optic., 1913-12-15

Miss Alyira Bunch has resigned
her position with the Bacharach
Brothers firm and has entered the
employ Of the RosenthaT Furniture
company as a clerk, relieving Mrs
Luis Inman, who has resigned.
Las Vegas optic., 1913-12-15

The standing of those in the Potter
popularity contest is as follows: Miss
Ethel Mahon, 335; Miss Liela Brown,
3O5; Miss Alice Regensburg, 1885,;
Miss Nellie Wells, 27O; Miss Mary
Hays, 265; Miss Chella Van petten,
235; Miss Katherine Seelinger 200;
Miss Lucy Clement, 1875; Miss BERTHE
Leonard, so; Miss Opal Jones, 50.
Las Vegas optic., 1913-12-15

The Ladies' Aid society of the First
Baptist church will hold a called
meeting Tuesday afternoon at 8
o'clock in the church. All members
are invited to be present.
Las Vegas optic., 1913-12-15

The Ladies' Guild Of the Episcopal
church will meet with Mrs. w. j.
Lucas tomorrow afternoon at 2:3O
o'clock All members are requested
to be present.
Las Vegas optic., 1913-12-15
BUTTER STILL RISING

Chicago, Dec. 15.-Butter higher;
creameries 22@35. Eggs. steady, re-
ceipts 1855 cases; at mark, cases in
cluded 26@91. Ordinary first 2S@
291h; firsts S11a.
Las Vegas optic., 1913-12-15

The Fraternal Union will hold a
meeting in the Woodmen hall Wed
nesday evening for the purpose of
electlng officers for the coming year.
Las Vegas optic., 1913-12-15

Will give so per cent off on all
millinery to close out stock. Mrs.
L. P. Wright, 500 Sixth street.-Adv.
Las Vegas optic., 1913-12-15

Finch's Golden Wedding rye. aged
in wood. Direct from the distillery to
you. At the Lobby, of course.-Adv.
Las Vegas optic., 1913-12-15

The senior class of the Y. M. G. A.
will meet this evening at 8 O'clock
large attendance is desired.
Las Vegas optic., 1913-12-15

Adler Rochester suits and over
coats SS 1-S off at Taichert's Clothing
Store.-Adv.
Las Vegas optic., 1913-12-15

The w. c. T. U. will meet with
Mrs Shank Tuesday at 8 p. m.
Las Vegas optic., 1913-12-15

Try dram Of OLD Taylor Bourbon
at the Opera Bar-Adv.
Las Vegas optic., 1913-12-15

$3.50, $15 and SIS Suits for $S.9S
at Taichert's.-Adv.
Las Vegas optic., 1913-12-15

Light automobile lamps at 5:S2
o'clock this evening.
Las Vegas optic., 1913-12-15
LOCAL NEWS

SOC and 75c neckwear for S5c at
Taichert's. ADV.
Las Vegas optic., 1913-12-15
subscibe for me optic.
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TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY

FOR RENT Five room house 91J
Second street Inquire $40 Railroad
Avenue.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-01-20

Gan exclusive article for The
Day Book
In the early years of the TWEEN
stieth century we are again as
Stunning the attitude which we as
.sumed in the beginning of the
nineteenth century. The nine
teenth century, with all its asso-
Citations of the setting up of a free
government in America, looked
forward to an age in which hui
mainly, the rank and file of men,
should be served by the institu-
lions of government.
But we had set up this happy
experiment in a country so
abundantly furnished wi h
wealth, so extraordinarily pro-
vided with opportunity for all
sorts and conditions of men, that
suddenly we got drunk with the
mere wine of prosperity, and for
"a little while forgot that our mis-
sion was not to pile up great
wealth, but to serve mankind
with humanity and justice,