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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-20

No other family has, within tive
generations, produced SO many poetA
as the Tennysons. All the laureate'o
brothers wrote poems and both hia
sons published verses in Macmillan'n
Magazine. though they did so anony.,
mously. 1T is curious fact
wrote Alexander Japp in 1902. THAI
the Tennyson family, every male meme
Der of which wrote verse, and suc-,
cessfully. should have so far abstained
from publishing openly or publishing
at all, as if they disliked the idea Ok
coming into competition with the
great poet. Specimens of the work AZ.
Lionel and Hallam (the present lcsdD'
Tennyson will be found In Poets ana
Poetry of the Century and may 40
that these pieces were sent to me b.
the old poet himself In = letter nov
before me. with such words as NOS
certainly show that he did not SHARP
the feeling of Seott-thanking Co
that his sons showed no poetic symp.
TOMS" s--
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-20
CAPE ELIZABETH
FISHERMAN DROWNED
NEAR TRUNDY'S REEF


Portland, Me. May 1s.-Arthur 5.
Odlin, aged 81 years, a resident OF
Cape Elizabeth and fisherman by oc-
cupation, was drowned near Trundy's
reef late this afternoon. it is supposed,
while out fishing Odlin left home in
the morning to drive to the reef and
not returning in the afternoon his son
went to look for him. He found the
horse and wagon standing near the
shore and an overturned punt on the
beach. He notified the life savers at
the Cape station and after a search
they found the body not far from the
shore,
A widow and one son survive.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-20
Thousands Watch
Search for Body

Saco, Me-, May 1.-two thousand
two hours on the banks of the Saco
river this afternoon watching the eff
forts of the members of the Saco fire
department, linemen and others, to
secure the body of Earle F. Smith,
which was marooned on a small island
in the middle of the Saco river about
800 yards from the foot of Cataract
falls. The river was running at almost
freshet pitch, making it extremely
dangerous to make the journey from
the shore to teh small island. After
futile efforts on the part of Cononer
Fred c. Bradbury and others, the
members of the Saco fire department
and the hook and ladder truck were
called to the scene. They worked more
than am hour before finally succeed
ing in taking the body to the main
land.
The discovery of the body was made
by Arthur Blow, Samuel Cullen and
Harold Tarr at ~ o'clock. They had
been getting logs from the river when
they noticed something on the island
that looked like log. They examined
more closely and found it to be a
body. Coroner Fred c. Bradbury was
notified. When the remains were
brought ashore they were identified as
Earle F. Smith, age IS years. a mem
Der of Sweetsir Grammar school, who
disappeared about month ago. He
was member of the Boy Scouts of
the Foss Street Methodist church of
Biddeford.
The boy wore the Scout uniform
and in his pocket was found the book
of rules adopted by the Boy Scouts
of America, which bore his name,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-20
Row.poln..

Mr.. and Mrs. Maynard Anderson were
the guests of his mother, Mrs. Lena An
derson, Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Albra Small were In this
vicinity Sunday.
r. Y. Springer of Lisbon Falls was In
this section of the town Friday. sa
Mrs. Guy Benner and little son Of
Monmouth visited her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs T. t. Whitney, Sunday
Mrs Marietta Decouin is quite Ill at her
home at West Bowdoin.
Nathaniel Gray has been quite Ill the
past week
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-20
FOREST FIRE SMOKE
OBSCURES sun IN
SOUTHWESTERN ME.

Portland, Me-, May 19.-The sun
was partially obscured and the air
filled by forest fire smoke blown across
southwestern Maine today. 1t was
thought to have come from numer-
Gus small fires in the lower tier of
counties in this part of Maine and
from forest fires said to be burning in
the vicinity of Twin Mountain and
along the Canadian border.
The burning of the farm buildings
of Willis Batchelder at Wells started
fire which burned over several wood
tots There was a lively woods fire
at Winthrop during the night, and 10
acres were burned over at Arson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-20

The prince thereupon appealed to the
commander of the italian and Aus
TRAN warships. They landed detach-
ments. who set up machine guns in
front of Essad Pashas house. The
Turkish commander then asked per-
mission to be allowed to go aboard an
Italian warship. This was refused and
he was arrested and placed aboard the
Austrian warship Szigetvar, as the
princes prisoner.
Five hundred men from the Aus
trian and Italian warships are guard
ing the princes palace.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-20
Men from Austrian and Italian
Warsf1ips Guard Albanian Prince

Vienna, May ia serious situation
life of the new ruler, Prince William,
has been endangered According to
Durazzo dispatches to the Neue Freie
Presse Essad Pasha had an audience
with Prince William Monday after
noon and rendered his resignation as
governor. He had 800 adherents in his
residence and 5000 in Durazzo. They
started revolt Tuesday, Essad him.
self firing the first shot against the
princes palace.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-20

ma Pierce, who is Senior student ~
Bates.
A. L. Casey and Harold Casey are
working on their land this week,
Harold Casey worked one day last
week for ]. w. Lamson.
Mrs. Margaret Caswell Is visiting -
Beech Grove Farm for few days.
Mrs. Georgia Cunningham Is assisting
Mrs. g. L. Bamson about house cleaning
for few days.
Mrs W. D. Stewart and Mrs. O. 3
Carpenter were callers on friends in Vas
salboro last Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-20

Mexico City, May 19.-The situation
IN the capital Is considered very Sc
rious and it is feared that an upris-
ing will occur within a few days.
The resignation of the minister of
communications, Jose Mario Lozano,
has been accepted, but his successor
has not been named.
The telegraph wires to San Luis
Potosi have been cut and it is believ-
ed that the Federals in that direction
have been defeated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-20
DARING ROBBERY
OF BANK IN STATE
OF WASHINGTON

Spokane, Wash, May 19.-Three men
entered the State Bank of Spangle
when Cashier o. w. Newton WAS alone
at non today, locked him in the bank
vault, took about $4,000, went out the
back door, rented an automobile and
escaped. Later a posse was formed
and the robbers were surrounded in
the woods near Waverly, Wash.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-20
PENNSYLVANIA NAMES
Her CANDIDATES FOR THE
FIRST Time BY PRIMARIES
BOies Penrose and Martin Brumbaugh, Re-
publican Choices for Senator and
Governor on Tuesday

man A Mitchell Palmer was selected
as the party candidate for senator, de-
feating Henry Budd of Philadelphia.
Clifford Pinchot was unopposed for
the Washington Progressive nomina-
ton for senator. There was an I'M
usually warm contest for the Demo-
cratic nomination for Governor be-
tween Vance c. Mccormick of Harris
burg, and Michael J. Ryan, city So
licitor of Philadelphia. Early returns
were conflicting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-20

Philadelphia, May 19.-Pennsylvania
today for the first time held primaries
to choose candidates for United States
senator and state officers.
Although fair weather prevailed the
vote was light. Boles Penrose won the
Republican nomination for senator and
Martin G.. Brumbaugh was practical
ly unopposed as the Republican can
didate for Governor.
On the Democratic ticket Congress
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-20
Horse Notes

1t has been announced by the manage
ment of the Montreal Jockey Club that
bookmaking will be the only style of bet
ting at Blue Bonnets this year. The part
mutual system used during the last two
or three seasons will be done away with
at the two meetings, the spring meeting
from May so to June g. inclusive, and the
autumn meeting from September S to
September IL, inclusive
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-20
WALTER JOHNSON
DENIES HAS SIGNED
WITH FEDERAL LEAGUE

Washington, May 19.-Walter John
son, the famous pitcher of the Wash
ington Americans, Catcher Ainsmith
anc Outfielder Milan tonight fatty and
emphatically denied that they had
agreed to sign with the Pittsburg Fed
ersl League Club at the end Of the
present season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-20
Activity Relaxes
At Washington

Washington, May 1s.-Activity here in
the Mexican situation was notably re-
Taxed today, the evident purpose on the
part of the Washington government be-
ing to give the mediation conference in
Niagara Falls the greatest opportunity to
work out its plans with the least possible
complication or influence from the out
side.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-20
Senators Suffer
Defeat at Golf

Washington, May 19.-Ten senators
noted for their prowess at golf suffer-
ed today an inglorious and over
whelming defeat on the course of the
Columbia Country Club at the hands
of team fro the House. Not SEN
ator won his match.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-20

W. Karrick. the son OF the trainer who
so efficiently prepares the hovses owned
by H. X. Knapp, has Joined the French
colony of American riders. He is under
engagement to Thomas Hitchcock. and
the latest reports from France indicate
that he viii soon become one Of the best
riders there
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-09-09
Wesleyan Men
Start Work
PLAYERS ARE GATHERING At
BUCKHANNON READY TO
START FOOTBALL SEASON.

BECKIiANNON. Sept. .. - The
first of til" Wesleyan football play
crs to report for actual practice was
Fats" Vance. regular guard of the
Varsity last year and counted upon
this year TO b. one of the best If not
:hc very best man playing that posi-
lion in the state Vance is in per
feet condition. having worked Just
,nuuph at lumber and other indus
tiics to keep down unnecessary
weight. Still. he weighs well over
Tho two hundred mark and expects
to make this his biggest year at foot
ball. Clctc Smith. sub center las:
year also came in today and will re-
main in town continuously until
practice starts. The BuCkhannOn fair
is going on this week. aud while aC-
tIIal practice does not start till Fri
LAY it is expected that most of the
men will avail themselves of the OPP
por;unity to see some Of the races
before getting down to the grind of
season. A number of the fellows
have written that they would be a
little late in reporting but it is an
ticipatcd that between twenty-five
and thirty will be on the ground
Friday.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-09-09
SPORTS

matches OF the day. McIiilroy took
had Hunt 81 on the second set and
Eve times had reached the match
point only to lose In the deuce games.
After his failure he was unable to
get back into his stride and Hunt
took the set by score of rs. but in
The final set McEIIroy settled down
and in the first two games he ran
Hunt of his feet and had no trouble
winning the set o..
In the afternoon State Champion
Johnson went down to defeat at the
hands Of the Pittsburgh player. Nc
EllrOy. ard thus blasted the last hope
that West Virginia had of getting
into the finals. johnson was defeat
cd 60. GO and G-l. aHopplc. of Gin
cinnati. then played Fattrcll, of San
Francisco. and lost. The scores were
ca. o. and Ca.
The mixed doubles for the first
round were played in the afternoon.
Miss Sue Watson. of Fairmunt, and
Fattrcll. of California, lost to Miss
StauntOn, of Charleston. and Hunt.
of Cincinnati. the score being 1l-9
and rs. Miss Elizabeth Shcarer, of
Cumberland. Md, and Hopplc, Of
Charleston. and Snidcr, of the. same
place. The finals in all events will
be played tomorrow
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-09-09

gasoline Gamers torch, costing
$500, with which to heat steels,
anh Il Gaping steel, costing $780,,
with which TO solder lids on: also a
common solder copper to tip vent
holes.
Steam pressure Gamers at $1,000
and up can be purchased from. tho
Northwestern Steel and Iron Works.
Eau Claire. Wisconsin; boiling WIT
or Gamers, at $3.50 aud un from
the Home Gamer Manufacturing
Co.. of Hickory, y. c. 1hcsc are the
ones | use Other Gamer manufac-
turers are +. S. Stahl, Quincy, HI.
Monarch Gamer Co., Chattanooga,
Tenn. Farm Gamer Company, Mer-
idCn. Miss.
Cans. solder &c. labels, tools and
| other suppli;G cGa be got of the Ma
;ional Can Co.. Southern Can Co.,
Tyler Can Co.. L. +. Kirwan & Co..
all OF baltimore. The catalogues
contain much information for the
beginner.
With this sort of outfit any one
with good big garden can have a
Gull supply Of fresh tomatoes, snap
beans. lima beans, peas, corn, etc.
! all through the winter. Everything
grown in the garden can be canned
that cannot be kept better otherwise.
| have successfully Canned boiled
cabbage. 1t is easier, of course, to
bury cabbage, but had carly cab
,baGc spelling with no sale and lates
cabbage ii failure. So l cutTup the
cabbage, cooked it a short time to
shrink 1t. stuffcn cans full, closed
= and heated to $50 degrees Fahren-
hcit for an hour. Every can kept.
1t is astonishing how tfrfs
luce the grocery bill and help solve
he high costo living" problem.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-09-09
Good Tennis
At Charleston
STATE PLAYERS ARE DEFEATED
BY OUTSIDE RACQUET
WIELDERS.

CHARLESTON. W. Va. Sept. o
All OF the West Virginia talent was
eliminated in the tennis tournament
scmi-finals at the l:dgcwood Country
Club today and final rounds for the
Fdgewood cup will be played tomor-
low between Fattrcll. the lcft-handcd
Californian, and McEilroy, from
Pittsburgh.
The elimination OF West Virgin
ians began this morning when Vos~
he'll, Of Huntington, lost his match
with Hopplc. of Cincinnati. by scores
of 6-1 and 80. Sam Campbell. Of
Charleston. dcfaultcl TO State Cham
rion johnson. of Parkcrsburg, when
the time came for thoi- match. Then
McEllroy took on Hunt. Of Cincin-
natl.
This proved to b" one of tho best
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-09-09

only way to preserve fruits and veg
tables was to dry them. How man"
Of us remember the dried apples.
pumpkins and beans of our DO"
hood days! Too often they were -
unsaEitary as those described by
the writer Of the following familiar
verse about the dried apple pies:
Then on dirty string thcy'r"
strung.
And in garnet window hung:
And there they hang a roost for flies
Until they're made up into pies"
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-09-09

some extent.
At last got small outfit, one
using compressed steam for steriliz-
Ing purposes. and with no knowl-
edge but the brief instructions ac-
companying the outfit, did fairly
good work. Later got weeks
leave of absence and visited the COM
mcrcial canning plants in the east
ern part of the state, and the dircc-
tor Of the West Virginia agriculture
al experiment station, Mr.. ]. II.
Stewart. and picked up pointers Of
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-09-09
CANNING FOR THE
HOME GARDENER

(By James D. Bowman, in D. & o.
Magazine)
Without conceit, can say that !
have had considerable experience in
canning. During the summer Of
1912, we canned nearly eight thou
sands cans OF fruits anu vegetables,
most the latter. We can for family
use primarily. but also at 50 much
per dozen for ncighbora, and the
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-09-09
COLEBANK WITH UNIVERSITY.

C0lcbank. the star athlete of tho
l'Hirmnmt Normal school. is with TIL
West Virginia University training
camp at Cheat Haven. Colcbank is
Il good all-rOund athlete. He Is
strong and agile. He will be pow.
or in Sol MctzGar's football team.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-09-09

wax in pan caught fire. tried to
PIT ii out by blow:ag violently into
The pan, but oaly once.
Then came the glass jars with q
rubber ring to exclude the air. but
in all these processes the contents
were first cooked before placing in
the Jars or cans and some Of tn"
Iavc: WIS lest. And in spite Of
mach care aud muas there wa3 big
of l@sscs. Usually. also
mi" fruits were canned, the pre-
serving Ci the really more valuable
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-09-09
Standing of the Clubs.
FEDERAL LEAGUE.
Yesterdays Results.
III l.. L. IL 1. -. 4 -


Kansas City AT Pittsburgh.
indianapolis NJ Baltimore.
ST. Louis at brooklyn.
Chicago at Buffalo.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-09-09

much value. Since then the bust
ness Of home canning has advanced
:aLidly. There are now many
ma Icrs of outfits and supplies and
TIC agricultural department dt
washington. Z. G., has issued sever
Il! %cod bulletins Oh the subject
wh;th are free.
'rhcrc is ntIch information on
cal ring to be got from Farmers
Bulletin No. A2G. entitled Canning
Peaches on tho Farm" and another
win Information for the girls
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-09-09
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
Yesterdays Results.

New York. 3; Boston, $.
Brooklyn. 4; Philadelphia, ).
Cincinnati. 3: Chicago, i.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-09-09
Games Today.

Bnston at Philadelphia.
New York at Washington.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-09-09

Later / remember they began can
ming fruits "air-tight" by putting
them IN s:cae jars with a loose lid.
around the edges OF which melted
wax was run. Don't you remember
what busy times canning days wcra
for mother? Once when the meltc.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-09-09
Games Today.

Philadelphia at Boston.
Brooklyn at New York.
Chicago at Pittsburgh.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-09-09

He CLOSES by SAYING:
Tread on my corns or tell me lies,
But don't pass me the dried apple
pies"
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-09-09

In spite of all til prayers o III
European monarChs it looks like tin
Lord WIZ goin { remain neutral.
Wherever TIERS Il naGGcr Tiers gen
orally Il jaeger.
New Britain herald., 1914-07-10
s122 BILLS PASSED e:> IN THREE HOURS
Senate Holds Record Session fo ' Transacting Business-Clerls
 Hustlinr Today
Hustling Today

luSUAHIe5 lOudJs
 V Washington, July 1O.-Senate clerks
 were busy today preparing for the sgovernment printer bills which the senate disposed of last night in what lis believed to. have been a record
 session with respect to the amount of
 business transacted. In little more K han three hours the senate passed |d22 miscellaneous bills and rsolutions. siAmong the more important measures gdisposed of were:
 s Al joint resolution authorizing the ypresident toEraise the regular army to
 war strength syf esl..s
 t A Joint resolution aNth orizing the
 president to invite foreign nations to
 send representatives to the interna-
 fional dry farming congress at ANichita, Kansas, October 7-17. The measure. had already, passed the house,
 A bill making it a nisdemeanor to use the American flag or other in- sign ia. a $ an advertisement, trade mark, or label. @
 A bill creating an aviation section in the, army signal corps with sixty officers and 260 enlisted men. A bill adding 9,680 acres to Pike National Forest in Colorado. i.
New Britain herald., 1914-07-10

but a political possibility. 1 do not advocate it. I should not oppose 1t. express this opinion merely as an interested onlooker.
 But l am a nOn-partisan mayor oI this city. l was nominated and elect ed as such, and by my appointments and acts in office l believe I have demonstrated this fact. Furthermore l do not propose to be drawn into politics. have extremely important work to do as the mayor of the city and I do not propose to allow myself to be distracted from that work by active participation in state or other politics. What I have said is merely the expression of my personal views. Under no circumstances will I per- init my office or the administration to be placed in position of support ing any candidate in the guberna- .orial contest.
 No Reason Apparent.
 There is no truth in the report that Washington is displeased with your visit to Col Roosevelt?"
 Mot that I know of,'' he said. II have no reason to believe any such thing
 But your statement still permits the inference that in the case of the nomination of a Barnes republican and a Murphy democrat you would support a progressive?" he was asked.
 That statement answers the ques- ton as far as can answer 1t now. am not going outside that statement"
 Do you regard Whitman as a Barnes controlled republican,"
 II did not mean the statement for any individual. My opinion of MT. Whitman is probably clear from my recent congratulation of him on a dis tinguished public service
 Supporter of Wilson.
 Mr.. Mitchell denied the report that he is not in sympathy with President Wilson's policies. That is absolutely and utterly untrue" he said. II SUD- port President Wilson and his policies now, as I have before.''
 Collector Malone when asked about the mayors statement said it meant that the mayor is for a Wilson demo- crat.
New Britain herald., 1914-07-10
HELD FOR ASSAULTS.
Massachusetts Man May Later Be
 Charged With Murder.

Worcester, Mass, July 10.- Thomas Bombard of Cherry Valley. 35 years of age, was arraigned to- day on three charges of assault with intent to murder Mrs. Exilda King. Erhardt Reithel and Alma Reithel in the Pondville Woolen Mill in Auburn yesterday. The police asked for a continuance because Mrs. King and Reithel are likely to die and 1t was granted until Thursday. July 1G.
 Although Bombard boasted of his action last night after his arrest, he changed his story to the police today and said he was so drunk, yesterday he did not remember anything he did.
New Britain herald., 1914-07-10
STRUGGLE WITH KEEPERS.
Prisoners in Blackwell's Island Create
 Another Disturbance.

New York, July 1O.-Mutinous pris- oners in the penitentiary on Black wells Island, many of whom have been put on bread and water fare be- cause of outbreaks yesterday and the day before, created another short lived disturbance today They had a struggle with keepers in the north corridor. No one was seriously hurt The rebels were sent back to their cells.
 Curtai1ment of certain privileges hitherto granted the prisoners is the cause of the disorder.
New Britain herald., 1914-07-10
CANOEISTS TO RACE
 FOR CHALLENGE CUP
Canadian Club Has Nominated Ralph B. Britton to Compete With
 Members of Organization.

Members of Organization.
 New York, July 1O.-Canoeists will rendezvous off the Marine and Field club today to race for the honor of defending the international challenge cup. Among those who are expected to take part are Leo Friede, Man hattan Canoe club, who successfully defended the trophy last year; Her. man Durley Murphy and J. A. New man, Winchester Boat club of Boston; E. Walters, Rochester Canoe club and J. Russell Magers, Knickerbocker Canoe club.
 The committee has planned to hold two races today. There also will be a double header tomorrow. and If by that time the committee cannot decide upon a defender, another series will be sailed on Monday.
 The defending organization is the New York Canoe club. The chal lenger Is the Ganonouue Canoe and Motor Boat club. The Canadian or ganization has again nominated Ralph B. Britton, who was defeated in the race for the prize last year. Since sailing here, Britton has built a new canoe that is decidedly faster than the craft he used last summer.
 The cup races will be sailed over the course of the Marine and Field club on July IT and IS.