Daily Kennebec Journal (Augusta, Me.)
February 14, 1908

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Regarding the’Old Maine; Battle Flags.

First Step Toward Preserva tion Taken by Gov. Perlram. Changes In the Capital Stock of Maine Corporations. STATE HOUSE CALENDAR. N»xt Meeting of Governor and Council Tuesday. Feb. 25, at 10 A. M. ]u connection with the proposed work to be done on the old battle-flags in th.* rotunda at the State House with a view to preserving them front fur ther destruction and also to renovate them so far as possible, a matter which lias been taken up by the Gov ernor and Council, with the assistance in the superintendent of public build ings. while the arrangements for the work have been practically completed nothing lias yet been done in the work itself, it having been decided upon the recommendation of Hon. \V. Scott l.ibbey of Lewiston, of the Governor's Council, that it would be better to have the ilags photographed in their cases before anything was done in the way of renovation, in order that the origi nal arrangement might be preserved. Negotiations are now in progress for having this done, ami after the photo graphs have been made one of the Ilags will be taken from the number in the eases and will be sent to Taunton, .Mass., to undergo the process of reno vation, and if the work is satisfactory, the entire lot, about 100 in all, will be Heal' d bi a like manner. As the con cern which lias offered to do the work lies the highest reputation in the coun try for that class of business it is con tinently expected that the results se elirod will be satisfactory. All l- the Hags have been photo graph- d h: the cases it is probable that a photograph will also be made of the Hags of the lath Maine Infantry, a ro ciuesl to thnl effect having been made to the Governor and Council by Ex Govtrnor Sehlcn Connor, in order that the* photograph might be used in the history ol the regiment. It was the opinion of the committee on public buildings that the. flags should be photographed in their present arrange ment as it might not be possible after they have been treated to break them out as tncy are at present. After the photographs have been made Gen. Connor's request will without doubt bi- grunted. It is a singular tiling that nearly all of th“sv old banners, each one of which lias its own history, are of silk, and it is to this fact, together with the fact that they have not been kept in air tight cases, that they are dropping to pieces through decay. The majority of these old flags have painted upon them tiie names of the battles in which the regiment over which they proudly limited was engaged, and the oil u^ed in the paint assisted materially in the decay of the fabric. These Hags are in marked contrast to those of Kurope in fabric, for while American Hass of that period were constructed mostly of silk, the Eu ropean Hugs, both of Great Britain and of the Continental countries, were of limiting, and when the^ names of battles were inscribed on the Hags the work was done with bunting also, the 1-, suit being that the battle-flags seen in those countries are found almost without, except ion to be well preserved. The matter of tlie preservation of tbc battle-flags at the State House dates hark to the year 1ST], Previous to that time, after they had been brought home from the war. they were dis played in the rotunda, but nothing was done in the way of preservation. The flags were grouped on Hie different columns of the rotunda, about eight to a eoliioiii. while others were draped around some of tic* portraits on the walls. Here they were allowed to rol leet lust and were swayed by every draught "f air that found its way through that pari of the building, so 11, it in course of time some of them, already tattered and torn in battle, la'gaii to fall to pieces. It was apparent to all that unless something were done for the preserva tion of the flags they would soon be a tiling of the past, and at the session of the Legislature in 1S7X a resolve was passed “That tiie Governor and Coun eil lie requested to obtain plans and Rheumatism Cured Free. A Full-sized 75c. Bottie of Uric-O. The Only Absolute Cure for Rheu matism Ever Discovered. V.Y want every man or woman wl* fcuffers 1 rmn Rheumatism and has lost a faith in remedies to write us today for a absolutely free trial ul the famous Smit J*rescripti«*n, l rio-O. tor Rheumatisrr l ru-u win cure it and rure it to si a cured. No faith is required while takin tins superb remedy. You tak it according to directions, and you wi l.o oinvd in spite ot yourself .and an doubts you may have as to its ofluae> >n 1 vou to buy Uric-O on fait! I! buy a large 75c. bottle for you an make you a present of it. if you will to take it according to directions. e could l.ot afford to do this if w *hdn*t have all the confidence in th world m L nc-O. and know* that after yo are curea you would have no hesitano about recommending the remedy to a >->ur friends and acquaintances who ai suffering from Rheumatism. This is th mot hod that has made Uric-O far.iou wherexer introduced. The cure of sevei al so-called Rheumatic Incurables in community means a steady sale of Uric* m that vicinity. Uric-O is good for Rhei matisir. and Rheumatism only. It aci J’.pon the blood by driving: the uric an poisonous rheumatic acid from the sys tern. This is the only way Rlieuinatisi cau evei* he cured and it is the Uric way. Most druggists sell Uric-O. but >°u want to t^st it cut out this notice an mail it today, with your name and a. 10, it was voted to decrease the capital stock of tIn corporation from $1,000,000 to $eO0.ft00. Another notice certilies that at a meeting of the stockholders ef the Mirarnichi Lumber Co., held at Port land, Feb. 12. it was voted that where as the capital stock of the corporation. JSOO.OOO, was found to he insullicient for the purposes for which the corpor ation was organized, that the capital stock be inen ised to $1,000,000. said in crease to be divided into 2000 shares of the par value of $100 each. The following corporation has filed its certificate of organization at the oilier- of the secretary of State: Power Appliance Manufacturing Co., organized at Portland, for the purpose of manufacturing and dealing in en gines, boilers, machinery, tools, etc., with S2.",000 capital stock, of which nothing is paid in. Officers: President. Kiien Winthrop Freeman of Portland: treasurer, Eben Winthrop Freeman ol Portland. Certificate filed Feb. 10. 190$. THE AUGUSTA HOUSE. Walter F. Errcrson of Portland Chosei Manager of New Hotel. I Announcement was made last even mg of the engagement of Walter F Emerson of Portland as manager o the new Augusta House. Hr. Kmersoi is well-known as one of the cleanest smartest and most popular young ho tel men in the State, and it is felt tha the decision to place the managemen of the new hotel in his hands is wise one Mr. Emerson has been eonnectei with the Congress Square hotel ii Portland for several years pact, an' last year took the management of IIo t«. 1 Emerson at Old Orchard. After tlv destruction of the house by fire he rc tiirn"d to the Congress Square hotel where he has since held the position o head clerk. George Herbert Beck. j ticrirgc II. Peek was horn in An gusta. Jan. :M. Is.'.j. and was the sm *>f the late Joseph I., and Mary A Berk. His life, until early manhood was spent in this city. where hi known integrity and line social quaii ties won for him a large circle o friends. Ills death occurred Wednes day, Feb. 5, at Hamilton, Ore., when THE LATE GEORGE H. BECK. for many years he had been associat ed with his older brother, the late Jo seph T. Beck. The Beck Brothers were known throughout the Northwest as among the largest and most successful sheep growers in the country. Since the death of Joseph T. Beck in 1301, the business had been carried on by the subject of this sketch. Mr. Beck was unmarried. His filial devotion was pleasantly shown in his frequent return journeys across the continent to visit his family, which continued until the death of his fa ther and mother. He joined Augusta Lodge. No. 141, E. and A. M. and la ter transferred his membership to a lodge in Oregon. Three brothers survive. Frank P. Beck, of Visalia, Cal.. William F., and James W. Beck of this city. The funeral services will be con ducted by Dr. C. A. Hayden, at 2 o’clock this afternoon at the home of James W. Beck. No. 13 Spring street. Friends are invited. The remains of the late Charles Day. who was killed at Lewiston "Wednesday by being crushed under the wheels of a freight train, were brougK? to* this city on train io Mast evening and tflacpd fn!(kbe tonfl) III Alt. Pleasant e'eimtory. TESTED AND PROVEN There Is a Heap of Solace in Being Able to Depend Upon a Well Earned Reputation. Kor months Augusta traders have seen the constant expression of praise for Doan's Kidney Pills, and read about the good work they have done in this locality. Not another remedy ever produced such convincing proof of merit. Mrs. J. P. Cousins, of 73 Capitol St., Augusta. Me., says: “My husband procured Doan's Kidney rills in ISilS at Willis It. Partridge's drug store and they cured him of severe backaches and other troubles arising from the imperfect action of his kidneys. Wo know of a number of others who have used Doan's Kidney Pills and in every case tile results have been satisfac tory. During the several years since wo first learned of the merits of ibis remedy our faith in it lias constantly increased." for sale by all dealers. Price 50 cents, poster-Mil burn Buffaio, New York, sole agents for the United States. licmenibcr the name--Doan’s—and take no other. ANNUAL PARISH SUPPER. Of Congregational Society Was Held in Chapel Wednesday Evening. Tin- annual parish supper and en tertainment of Hie Congregational So j cioty was Riven in the chapel Wednes day evening, fully you of the members of the parish attending, i it was remarked by many that pret i tier or more appropriate decorations leave seldom bf Augusta and the son of Luther Sev erance, who was one of the founders of the Kennebec Journal and later member of Congress and minister to Hawaii. Mr. Severance died Wednes day at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Charles K. Sawyer, of Dover, where lie had lived for the past 12 years. Mr. Severance was born in Augusta July 12, 1828, the Son of Luther and Ann Hamlin Severance. He pass-d His boyhood here and in 1S4!» was one of the thousands of Easterners who rushed to the California gold fields, ill 1857 lie returned to Augusta and was married to Miss Hannah Child. March 18. They immediately left for Califor nia and were among the first per sons to cross the isthmus of Panama. From California they went to Hono lulu. where Mr. Severance established himself in business. Later lie, was ap pointed by King Kalakak consul-gen eral to this country, which post ne held at San Francisco nearly 15 years. In 1820 President Harrison appointed him consul general to Hawaii. He served in that position during the Hawaiian revolution and until the is lands were annexed to the United States. A widow and two daughters. Mrs. R. Kirkbride of Philadelphia. and Mrs. Gertrude Sawyer of Dover. X. H„ also it grandson, son of the lat ter. survive. Tin- funeral will he held at the Sawyer home Friday at 2 P. M. The burial will take place later at Augusta. PERSONAL MENTION. V*. T Chapman of St. John. X. R. was ''registered at Hotel Xortli Thurs day. Leslie Young, proprietor of Young's Market of this city, is ill at his home with grip. Miss Rose Yeaton was a visitor In Belgrade. Wednesday, returning to this city Thursday. Frank P. True of Arsenal street, who hurt one of his knees a few days ago. is reported as improving rapidly. Miss Martha Cobb of Rockland, daughter of Governor and Mrs. Wil liam T. Cobb, is the guest of Augusta j friends. j Mrs. H. P. Gardner of Patten is visiting in the city as the guest of Hon. and Mrs. William H. Gannett, on Western avenue. Mrs. Thomas Clark, who had been j spending the winter with relatives in Xew Yrrk. returned to her home in this city last evening. Two patients were committed to the Insane hospital Thursday for treat mf.pt tjhey being 'tErauk Brou n of Bajd'+rin and Lee* .Ruefawsy ofi Bidder. ford. CAPITAL CHAT. (Continued from Page One.) then will come the strife to see which one of l heir number shall win. In the coarse of two or three months it will be pretty well settled probably and then, as of old, all Republicans will fall in and support the man the con vention nominates. It all indicates the splendid spirit within the party. Men want to think for themselves in the matter and pick i lie best man. In the heat of the con vention they say things about this candidate and that candidate which will be forgotten soon after tlie con vention has nominated the man. Nearly everybody is looking New Yorkuards now and then to Gov. Hughes who is keeping very much out of the active controversies that stir the Washington President-makers. He lias not been saying much, since ho declared ids candidacy, but there are reports that he is getting ready to say something more. He has praised the President but disagrees with him on some points and resents that the President is trying to prevent his nom ination. I! has been intimated that lie might soon have a thunderbolt that would make the windows of the White House rattle. However much tins makes the poli tical world of Washington vibrac with morsels of daily gossip, it is hardly expected that those two dis tinguished Republicans will seriously clash. Both are men of high charac ter, striving for practically the same ideals of government and, in all essen tial tilings, are in accord. They ninv strive vigorously against one a i nk. its far as matters h ading up io a presidential nomination re concerned, without breaking any lances portend ing a division in the party. Then are now really two rival head quarters in town and the political vis itors to Washington are turning their steps toward one or the other of them. The one is in Secretary Taft’s offices; the other is in the office of Senator W. Murray Crane, of Massachusetts, at the Capitol. The field of candidates, excepting possibly Gov. Hughes, have managers at the Capitol, within ear shot of Senator Crane, who is the ad viser of them all and who keeps in touch with most of the important movements. Both sides have many men traveling to and from about the country, sounding the sentiments of communities and helping along ar rangements for the holding of con ventions where delegates are to be chose n. Tic- iii>t i'ash cams in the Florida convention the other day, when a rump convi ntion was held, which mean that there v ill lie contesting d-leg-ua ns u ten men each l'roni that state before the next National con vention. Washington hears very con fli ting reports as to..whether ttu Taft or anti-Taft delegates were the regu lars. I;i:t trained observers from each side ware present ami detailed reports have been brought to Washington tor future reft Tenet* whenever t It Tlonub li> .111 National -o imp it tee is ready to enter upon its task of making up the temporary roil of tite convention. Sriteh contentions art* easier in th" South than el where, because the lit puhlica:. party-is in a very great minority there. Its voters comprise t imt ft v. -tile men. most oi whom .u .cSiee-iioiders or as pirants fttr o'.Iiees- and the rest art r negroes. Therefore the pros pect is for a series of very tuibulont conventions in that section and upon tiie outcome til* the conventions amt the subsequent decision of the Repub lican National '’oiir.nittor as to which are llie regular delegations, much will depend as regards the nomination. If th- Taft delegates are declared the regular delegates Mr. Taft will be given a great advantage in securing the nomination. If they are not de clared the regular delegates he will be at a great disadvantage. It is a question whether the country outside of Washington is as much absorbed ns people here are, atioot what is going on. Usually the country gets interested in political contests much later than d the Washington politicians. For politics is largely the business of a hie class of residents in Washington, whereas the country i outside of Washington is much more interested m something else and takes up politics only wh*n the Unto has cotne for its decision to ho registered and for Washington to be informed what the country wants done here. The period of Congressional speech making on political topics, however, has hardly begun, because everyone is more interested In the tactics ot th industrious- and determined campaign ers. There is vet plenty of time for the spi eehmakitig and Congress even tually will talk politics till the country wilt wish that it would tend to some thing else. Adjutant Genet al Farnham lias been in Washington several days on business connected with the National Guard of Maine. Ills many friends here were pleased to see him. He if on*- of ti.e most efficient and popular men in the service and no man of the Civil War had Defter record than lie. Him. George is. Kt riumston and wif of I-loo-.hbav Harbor have ben her. several hays. They have made a pleasant trip through the South. Mr. Kenniston is in tine physical condition and does not appear to be a day oldei than when a member of the Main* Legislature in l*”- and 1ST.!. Hon. .lolnt S. flvde of Bath one ol Maine's most energetic and successfu i business men is in the city. After Once Tasting no one wants an old-fash i ioned cod liver oil prepara tion or emulsion, because Vinoi is a much better body builder and strength creator for old people, weak children, j and for coughs, colds, bron I chitis, etc. If it does no good we will return your money. ee<ls llmK H-. 'Va As,, conveyed to 11s the until reigned all his right title and Interest In and to a certain parcel of land sitnaled in .Ml ion in the County of .Kchnelieo and bounded as follows; viz;— Easterly by the Sherman lobby lot; Southerly by .1. I.yiean Eibby'r land. Westerly I v liendow lot. Joel Carnhaiti and Samuel Kead street lots and^Nortli erly by road leading fro.it said Head street to Freedom Village by way of Charles Glldoen. it being tile Jonathan Taylor faun, one find the same Guy C. Sborev bought of George Unrolit. Har riet l’ Clail; and husband to which refer ence huiy be had for a further descrip tion recorded in Kennebec County Regis try Of Deeds P.ook 248. Page ::i.. meaning Giiy C. Sltorev’s Interest that descended to Guv C. Sliorev on the death of Guy C. Sltorev's father. Alonzo Shorey. in the land that he left at Ids decease, he. Alonzo Sborev. dying intestate. AND WHEREAS the condition of said mortgage has been broken in that de mand has been made upon Guy 0. Shorey, and payment refused. NOW THEREFORE by reason of the breach of the conditions, thereof we claim u foreclosure of “aid mortgage. Dated at 1 ortland. in the County of Cumhei land and State of Maine, this lil'n day of February. A. D. WPS. H.iVAW4lfei:4':Wi3rWvAN; NATIONAL SURETY CO. New York, N. Y. Assets Dec. ?1, 1907. Ho.-.’ Estate Mortgage Loans VKXA.KS Accrued Interest 7.012.41 Collateral Loins 1,548.131.1;", Stocks an.l Ponds 4,Vt.:;0;.n7 Cash in Cilice ar.d Bank i'iw.s; Accounts l.MD.Is Citsh in suspended hank car ried .at no... 9i.son.7:: Interest and Rents 43.tir.1i Unpaid premiums 273,737.4.’ Ojoss Assets $2,568.244.fi!) Deduct items not admitted IS0,56«.</3 Admitted Assets $2,377,7.88.u7 Liabilities Dee. 31. 1«:. Net Unpaid Losses $292,034.22 Unearned Premiums SIMTl.ftK All other Inabilities 2%,S!6.W Cask Capital .100,000.(4) Surplus over all Liabilities 543.022.K" Tutai Liabilities and Surplus $2.277."88.17 GEORGE \V. MERRILL. Agent. Augusta. Maine. febyl4tii3t

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