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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-27
Veterans Gather to Pay
Respects to Gen. os.Smith
And to Congratulate Him
Good Will and Regard Shown New Gov vernon
of Soldiers Home in Virginia

In addressing his comrades Gen. Smith
said in part:
81 say comrades, because every man
who wore the blue is my comrade and
am proud to salute him. 1t is dif1cult
for me to speak tonight for 1 cannot find
words to express my thanks for your
kindness which do not deserve although
l have tried to live UP to the golden
rule, DO unto others as you would have
others to unto you When Gen. Brooks
spoke here he stated that he had never
in his life tried to injure anyone or to
hurt anyones feelings, and l can echo
his words.
There is some sadness connected with
my case incident to going away from the
city where 1 have lived for so years, and
it is like pulling the heartstrings. have
had a pleasant home and life here in
Bangor and the people have been so kind
to me that it is just breaking my heart
to go away"
Gen. Smith spoke briefly in reference
to his appointment which came to him
without solicitation and as an entire sur
prise to him. He knew that a request
that he be appointed to such a govern
orship had been signed by the entire
membership of the Senate and House
committees on soldiers homes, of their
own free will, voluntary action on their
part. but he had not expected anything
would come of 1t and was extremely sur
prised when he received notification of
his appointment.
Gen. Smith spoke for a few minutes
in mi nboffino
interestingly of entertaining Gen.
Gordon in the closing days Of the war.
In this anecdote there figured the blue
medicine chest that is now the proper
ty of the Bangor Historical Society to
which it was presented by Gen. Smith
In closing General Smith extended
to all his comrades cordial invitation
to visit him at the Virginia home and
said: Il cannot find words to thank
you for this, the greatest event in my
life. You have said so many kind
things that it seems as if you hardly
know me. I appreciate everything tina,
| you have done and can only express
| my sincere thanks and say that l am
going to devote the rest of my life te
our comrades who are in the homes
Thank you. goodbye"
| The veterans than gathered around
Gen. Smith for final handclasp and q
| last expression Of good wishes and q
very pleasant occasion was terminated
Those present were: NJ. H. Andrews
commander of Hamlin Post; Gen. H
l.. Mitchell, Hon. F. o. Beal, J. p
| Walker, Alfred G. Curtis, A. S. Field
Jasper Fisher, Henry F. Dowst, A. C
Sawyer, Maj. w. z. Clayton, John r
| Foster. Maj. r. G. Rollins, F. S
| Trickey, Luther F. Palmer. ]. S
Smith. Jr., c. NJ. Griffin, Edward Jor-
dan w. H. feeling, Walter 1. Brown
H. F. Sawyer, John c. Bowen, S. D
Benson, DR.. A. Walton. Capt. Frank A
Garnsey. Harry A. Chapman, Oliver l.
Hall and F. H. Davis.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-27

Bangor. Me-, May 26.-More than
score of veterans of the Civil War and
some other friends gathered at the Ban
gor House Tuesday evening to pay their
graduate him upon his appointment as
governor of the Soldiers Home at Fort
ress Monroe, Va, and to wish him God
speed, sentiment that was expressed
in one form or another by every speaker.
The entire occasion breathed the good
will and regard in which Gen. Smith is
held by his comrades and by the citizens
Of Bangor generally.
There were Is who sat down to the at
tractively decorated table in the mission
private dining room. The table was en-
tellished with cut flowers and brilliant
with candles. while a military touch was
given by the miniature flags that deco
rated the grapefruit.
Arranged by Post
The occasion was arranged by Hanni :
bal Hamlin Post, although a number OF
the members of Beale Post were also
present to express their regard for Gen.
Smith, who left Wednesday morning for
his new post, where he will assume his
duties June l.
NJ H. Andrews, commander of Han
nibal Hamlin Post, called the veterans
to order after the delightful supper had
opI,,
gagement is now in our favor, excellent
ammunition having been supplied. Mr.
Andrews then called on Gen. Henry L.
Mitchell to act as POSTMASTER, task
which Gen. Mitchell performed with dis
tinguished ease.
In assuming his duties the POSTMASTER
spoke very feelingly of the regard in
which Gen. Smith is held by his COM
rades.
Gen. Mitchell then read letters of regret
from Hon. Frank Robinson and Gen. A.
gratulations to Gen. Smith and express
ed his regret that he was unable to pre-
sent them in person.
Hon. F. o. Beal was then called upon
and responded pleasantly, saying that it
was pleasant to come to pay tribute and
wish God-speed to our mutual friend,
Gen. Smith. a courteous, affable and
obliging gentleman. who always greets
one with smile inviting friendship.
Other speakers were ]. P. Walker, A.
G. Curtis. Albert S. Field, Maj VIM. 2.
Clayton, Andrew c. Sawyer. Jasper Fish
er. S. Dean Benson, John c. Bower,
Capt. Frank Garnsey, DR.. A. Walton,
Lieut.. Edward Jordan, John F. Foster,
Howard F. Sawyer, Harry A. Chapman,
+. II. Davis, Oliver Hall and Mai. Rol-
Inns.
General Smith Responds
Gen. Smith was then called upon as the
last speaker. and was greeted with pro-
longed applause. The guest of honor
spoke with much feeling.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-27
The Hair Easily Made
Beautiful and Attractive

Beautiful hair, thick, fluffy. lustrous
and absolutely free from dandruff is
not so much gift of nature as a
matter Of care and proper nourish-
ment.
A daintily perfumed tonic called
Partisan Sage is Just what you need
to 1nvigorate the hair roots and furn-
ishes the necessary nourishment TO
not only beautify your hair, but slim
ulate it to grow long, heavy, soft,
fluffy and radiant with life and
beauty.
When frequently used, Partisan
Sage simply works a miracle even If
the hair is dandruffy, falling out, dull,
thin. matted or stringy. One applica-
ton stops itching head and removes
all dandruff.
Since Partisan Sage, which can be
obtained from Bowditch- Webster g.
Co., or at any drug counter. never
disappoints, 1t Is no longer necessary
for any woman to be Inundated be-
cause Of thin, faded, or unattractive
hair-and pretty hair certainly helps
every woman to retain her charm and
youthful appearance.
Sold and guaranteed in Gardiner by
Jackson Bros.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-27
George Melville SeiderS
Former Attorney General
Dies at Ills Portland Home
Soldier, Teacher, Lawye r and Legislator, High
in Party's Councils

Portland, Me-, May 26.-Hon
George Melville Seiders, former farm
er's boy, soldier, school teacher. law
yer, legislator, attorney general, law
partner of Thomas Bracket Reed and
a leader Of the Maine bar, died at
2.30 this afternoon.
Born at Union
George Melville Seiders was born in
Union, Me-, Jan. Is, 1874, eighth child
and fifth son Of Henry and Mary W.
(StarretD Seiders. He came of the
strong old German stock which set
tied Broad Bay, now Waldoboro, be-
tween 1740 and 1850. His early edu-
cation was obtained in the public
schools of Union and while student
in the High School he enlisted, Sept
10. 1862 in Co. B, oath Maine Volun-
teer Infantry, and was made a cor
poral. His company saw service in
the region about New Orleans, a.
Bonnet Care and Port Hudson, and
was present at the capture Of Por.
Hudson. The regiment returned home
duu Was OUT VI ScTNlC0 dC
Augusta, Aug. 25, 1863.
Worked To Go To School
After the war Mr.. Seiders returned
to Union and remained on the home
farm until he attained his majority.
He then came to Portland and OBJ
tanned employment in the machine
shops Of Charles Staples & Son, where
he remained several months. With
desire to obtain a better education
Mr. Seiders had worked hard and
saved money, and in 1866 he left the
work bench to enter Kents Hill Sem
mary, where he remained two terms,
subsequently completing his college
preparatory course at Lincoln Acad.
envy, Newcastle.
He entered Bowdoin college and at
ter a hard struggle, paying his own
way absolutely by teaching in district
schools and academies and being fore
ed to remain out several terms to do
this he graduated with the degree Of
Bachelor Of Arts in 1872. Subse-
quently, in 1895, his Alma Mater con-
ferred upon him the degree Of Master
Of Arts.
After his graduation from college
Mr.. Seiders was Immediately ap-
pointed principal Of Greeley Institute
at Cumberland Center, a position
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-27

which he occupied for two years,
during which time the school enjoyed
a ry=large degree OF prosperity. He
went from Greeley Institute to be
submaster in the High School at Wal
than Mass, and after year there
accepted a professorship in the Epis
copal Academy Of Connecticut at
Cheshire. Conn.,, where he taught
during the school year 1s75-1S76.
4ss.-
Took Up Study Of Law
While in Connecticut he took up the
study of law and in July, 1876, he return
ed to Portland and entered the office of
Thomas Bracket Reed, where he contin-
ued to read law, and he was admitted to
the bar in October. 1878. After being in
the office of Hon. F. Al. Ray for = few
months he returned to~Mr. Reeds. Office
and was associated with Mr.. Reed from
that time until the latter removed to New
York in 1901. ~ atl
MT. Selders was more than a law mart
ner to Portland's famous statesman. He
was an ardent supporter and a close
Irlend and confidant throughout Mr..
Reeds life. and his personal reminis-
cences of Mr.. Reed, prepared for the un-
yelling Of the Reed statue, are an i'm
portant contribution to what NAV he
termed the Reed literature. He was also
one of the leaders in the movement tn
erect the statue.
Practced In Portland
In 1893 Mr.. Seiders and F. v. Chase
formed partnership which continues.
until 1901. Until shortly before his death
Mr.. Seiders had continued in the active
practice of the law in Portland.
In 1883 Mr.. Seiders was appointed as-
sistant counsel for the United States in
the Alabama court Of claims, and con.
tinued in this position until the work NJ
the court was completed
In 1885 he was elected county attornev
OF Cumberland county and was re-ele,..,
IN 1887. After his retirement from tho,
position he engaged in both civil ana
criminal practice, appearing in many i'm
portant cases. Two Of the murder case.
In which he appeared as ccupse, for IL.
defendant are still well remembered a.
cumberland county-the famous Prawda
case and the Lewis case In the latta,
case he defended James Lewis accnsoa
OF the murder Of Mr.. Coburn. scrur,d
setting aside by the law court ~ ~
verdict Of guilty after the first trial and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-27
MT. VERNON

EAST-Thomas McQuaide, Distr1
Supt., visiter the Bean school, Tue
day May Is.
The Four-leaf Glover Club pass
a very pleasant afternoon Wednesds
with Mrs Charles Gle. Refreshmen
were served. a
Master John Weber and Mastt
Herbert Ward were taken recently
the Augusta General hospital +
treatment. Their many friends al
hoping that operations will not
necessary.
Mrs. Florence Ward aud two. Chi
dren are visitors at ATS. Elm
Wards. The little girEfss i'll w
German measles y
A large crowd attendeds thea
at Ingham halla FridAy eve
May q. Fred .Ingham and far
have left for Ocean Point and \
open the Bay View house and 81
Gerry store for the season.
Marshall Russell Isl on the sie
Miss Elsie Locke went ~ Z
Monday for short visit WI el'
tives and friends.
A monument. is being placed on Il
Loren Dolloff lot in the Bean Gem
terry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-27
INTERESTS
OF PACKERS
IN HANDS OF
EN- bASSy
Representatives Of Chi
cago Submit Tenta-
tive Basis of Settle
ment to British Off,
Gals Leave Wa sh-
ington for West

Washington, May dissatisfied that
justice finally will be accorded them by
Great Britain, representatives Of Chi
cago packers today resolved for the
present to leave their interests in de-
tanned cargoes Of meat products in the
hands Of British embassy officials here.
They left tonight for the West.
Basis Of Settlement
A tentative basis Of settlement for
shipments held up by the British fleet,
valued in all at more than $4,000, 900,
has been framed and cabled to Lon
don. Word as to whether the arrange
ment is approved by the British gov
eminent is expected soon and in the
meantime, the terms will not be made
public. One Of the difficulties OF the
packers was temporarily cleared up to-
day when Ambassador Page at Lon
don cabled the state department that
Sir Edward Grey had given assurances
that the cases Of four ships and cargoes
held up since last fall, before the is
suance Of the Order in Council, would
go to trial in the prize court June Z,
without further delay. Complaint that
these cases had been repeatedly post
poned was laid before the department
yesterday, but request for diplomatic
action was withdrawn pending the
outcome Of conferences between the
packers representatives and the Brit
ish embassy.
Settles ~ Other Cases
The proposed agreement now being
considered would settle the cases Of
q other ships and cargoes detained
under the Order in Council.
1t was disclosed today that more
than month ago the packers stopped
shipments Of products to Scandinavian
neutral ports, similar to those detain-
de by the British authorities on suspi-
cion that they were destined ultimate
ly for Germany or Austria. This ac-
ton, it was declared, was taken as an
evidence Of good faith.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-27
East kennebec Pomona.

East Kennebec Pomona held II
regular monthly session Tuesday yit|
China Grange, Branch Mills Grams
joining with China Grange in furnish
ing the entertainment for the Pomona
A most enjoyable meeting and din
ner without parallel so far this yea
was the report brought home by tn
visiting patrons. The literary pro
gram follows: The address Of welcom
was given by e. A. Dudley, Of China
with response on behalf OF the Pc
mona by D. E. Foster Of Riverside.
song by the Grange was followed by
reading by Mrs. Whitiker, and anoth
err by Mrs. Beebby Of Albion Grange
A large attendance responded to rol
call, only a few Of the officers beinl
absent. The question Of whether o
not farmers need more education Q
knowledge now than they did 20 Q
more years ago was most ably dis
cussed by w. y. Thompson of China
he being followed in a general discus
sion by Bros. Wilson. Foster, Dudley
Holmes and Jones. Mrs. Jones mad
some very potent remarks. on the gen
eral question. A vocal solo was rem
dered by Earle r. Hayes Of NIdNelsed
who responded to a hearty =. N
reading by Idella Chadwick was fol
lowed by vocal duet by Mrs. Worth
ing and Dinsmore Of Branch Mills
The meeting adjourned at late hour
all voting China and Branch Mill
Oranges royal entertainers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-27
Run Over by a Disc Harrow.

Arthur Bloom. aged II, State ward,
who lives at Amasa Hooper's farm at
Shapleigh. was run over Tuesday by
a disc harrow heavily weighted. He
received severe scalp wound and
deep cuts on both feet. Bloom had
been driving a yoke Of oxen hitched
to the harrow and had stepped in front
Of the machine when the cattle started
to run. throwing him directly under
the sharp blades
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-27
,e case was mol pressed before a -,

the case was mol pressed before .eco, 4
trial.
During the period when Mr.. sa.
was reading law and for a time .rss
ouently he lived In North Yarmouth
in 1878 he was elected to the Lesis,..A
on the Republican ticket from the u.s.
of Yarmouth and North Yarmouth III
though he had not yet been admits al
the bar he was appointed tn the judic,. u
committee in the Legislature. and servs1
also on other important committees. III
moved to Portland in 1880. I
Elected to Senate
In 1892 Mr. Seiders was elected "a y
State Senate from Cumberland countJ
and was a very influential member ID
that body, serving again on the 1udic,, II
committee. Two years later he was.
elected to the Senate and was madt I'm
ident Of the Senate. establishing ~
self an enviable record as a psNkHnJ
officer.
Attorney General
His business methods, prompt and
courteous rulings and impartiality sell
cured for him strong support, which
was the means in 1901 of his beins|
elected attorney general of the STATED
He served two full terms in this office
being reelected in 1903. While at j
torney-general he conducted the pros ]
ecution in two famous Cumberland
murder cases, securing the convictiou|
of Edward GRAHAM for the murder %
Clifford Mosher and trying also thu
Brainerd case While attorney gen
eral he systematized the work Of hid
department and made many friends
and much credit by his conduct Of thd
Office. His Opinions of the Attorney
General was an important contribuJ
ton to the legal literature Of Maine
Mr.. Seiders was also high in thd
councils Of the Republican State or
ganization aside from his official pol
sition, and he was the Cumberland
County member of the State commit 1
tee from 1901 to 1905, and in this pol
sition he showed himself master orr
ganizer.
After his retirement from office MI
Seiders devoted his time to his pracf
tice in Portland and was active in hi}
profession. carrying a large practice
until shortly before the time Of hi
death. Throughout his legal cared
he was highly considered as a tria
LAWYER and as a speaker, but conf
Quoted also much civil business OF
character that did not take him init
court.
Mr.. Seiders was at one time high
Iy considered for appointment to I'M
bench, but was never an active cam
didate for judicial honors.
MIR. Seiders was a strong admirer d
Theodore Roosevelt, and feeling tna1
Mr.. Roosevelt should be reelected y
the Presidency he became Progress
i've and was very active member g
the Progressive organization in 1911
being chairman of the State commiq
tee. Early in 1918, however, he re
signed from this position. and wa
succeeded by Irving E. Vernon.
Mr.. Seiders married Clar1ce
HAYES of North Yarmouth, Nov. Y
1872 They had three children, Graq
r. now Mrs. Philip Davis Weof
/ Mary A. Seiders, and Philip Zee
Seiders, who died several years ago.
Mr.. Seiders, besides being an acuY
member of the Maine Historical 81
ciety and the Maine Genealogical %
ciety, was a member of the Bramna
League, the Cumberland CLUB al
Bosworth Post, G. A. r. He W.
from his youth a member of tbs Co4
eregational church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-27

American importers, DESTROYS Of bring
ing American-owned goods out of
Germany.
The departments statement added:
American importers who have goods
in such countries may if they so de-
sire. submit proof of such ownership
to the foreign trade advisors who will
unofticially transmit such proofs to
the commercial advisors Of the British
embassy"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-27
Advantage with
Villa Forces in
Fighting at Leon

Washington, May 26-Reports of decisive Villa victory
Caranza forces under Obregon fighting
announced at Chihuahua by Villas foreign minister apparent
y premature" according official avces today
state department. Best inform alton obtanae depart
men said indicated the opposing armies had rested after
fighting at Leon with decided advantage Villas
and that the battle resumed today.
The outcome of this conflict expected go far toward
deciding the military mastery in Mexico for the immediate
ture at least.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-27
OPENS WAY FOR
u. S. OWNERS OF
GOODS IN GERMANY

Washington, May 26.-An misunder-
standings over the unofficial character
Of such negotiations having been clear
ed away, the state department an
nounced today that its foreign trade
advisors would resume immediate in
formal conferences with British en-
basey officials here in the interests of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-27
JOHN CURTIS, FARMER
OF BOWDOINHAM, DIES

Bowdoinham, Me-, May 26.-(Spec-
ial).-John Curtis, we'll known
farmer. died very suddenly this morn
ing from heart trouble, aged rs years.
He is survived by his wife and q
brother. Benjamin Curtis Of Rich
mond. Mr.. Curtis was a past master
OF Merrymeeting grange,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-27

Tests by Irish scientists have shown
that the wind will carry disease bac-
terra 200 feet and as high as sixty feet
into the air.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-27
North Auburn Grange.

Iwenty-six were present at TN
meeting Of North Auburn Grange SAT-
urday evening. The program opened
with patriotic song by chorus ii
charge of Miss Angie Skillings ano
was continued as follows: Paper. "The
origin Of the United States Flag
harold Skillings: Origin Of the Stats
OF Maine Seal" Esther Hersey; pa
trlotlc reading, Mrs. Fred Skillingsi
singing. chorus; closing song, Amer.
ca. The social committee announced
that there would be a strawberry sup
per and dance Saturday evening. Nal
18th, supper being served at intermis'
sion as well as from six to eight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-27
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES,

Sunday School Meeting at Brunswick.
The semi-annual meeting of the
Brunswick and Harpswell Sunday
School Association was held Tuesday
at the Congregational church at
Brunswick. The devotional service
vas conducted by Rev. w. H. johnson
of Harpswell Rev. Chauncey w.
and the response was by Rev. w. E.
Green Of Orrs Island. The speakers
we're Rev. William o. Aver of Bruins.
wick and Mrs. Arthur C. Bowden Of
Freeport. Wesley S. Weir, State
Sunday school superintendent, con-
Quoted question box. Prof. Wilmot
B. Mitchell of Bowdoin College spok
at the evening session.
Eighth Co.'s New Lieutenant.
Charles P. Coughlin. a duty SER
geant Of the Eighth Co., c. A. c., n.
G. S. NJ, was elected first lieutenant
of that organization at meeting held
at the armory in Lewiston Tuesday
evening in accordance with orders
from the adjutant geenral. The cleo
ton was made to fill the vacancy
caused by the resignation Of Lieuten-
ant John ]. Mccarthy. John Cough
lin is second lieutenant of the Eighth.
Capt. E. A. Reed presided. Lieut.. Ell
lery p. Niles, U. s. A., the newly ap-
pointed Observation-Disclosures paid his
first visit to the Eighth.
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General Smith Responds
last speaker. and was greeted with pro
longed applause. The guest of honor
spoke with much feeling.