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The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1908-03-28
COMMUNICATED
Pubic School Corn Contest.
THE TRUE DEMOCRAT:

public the purposes and plans OF
the corn contest which [ am in
augurating throughout the par
ish.
In his talk to the superinten-
dents in the White House on Feb.
Goth, President Roosevelt said,
THE nation wants you and the
vast army of teachers you repre-
sent to train the boys and girls,
not away from, but toward, the
farm and the workshop. And
the greatest menace to the Re
public to-day is the vast horde of
idlers in the land; it matters not
whether you refer to the ragged,
dirty tramp at one end of the
procession of people with moth
ing to do, or to the feted, spend
thrift millionaire's son at the
other" My purpose is in keep
ing with this strong statement of
the President. I want to give
the boys something to do, to in
terest them in the work of the
farm, to make practical the text
book agriculture they study in
the school, and to encourage hab-
it's of systematic work and origi-
nal investigation into Natures
great secrets.
The conditions of the contest
are as follows:
The contestants must be pu,
pills of the public schools in regu-
lar attendance until the close of
the present term; they must also
attend regularly from the open
ing of the schools next Septem
Der until the close of the contest.
They must plant the seed I give
them and no other. They may
use their own judgment about
the time and method of plant
ing, the kind of soil and fertili-
ger, and the kind and amount of
cultivating, or they may get adj
vice upon these points. They
must do all the work themselves, |
in the cases of very small
boys, who may have the blowing
done by an older member of the
family. They must keep, or
nave kept, an accurate record of
the dates and kinds of work
lone; the teachers will help with
his and will examine the records
every day or two while the
schools are in session. Next fall
IN day to be appointed, they
must bring to a place in the par
sh to be selected all the corn
grown from the seed given them,
nd to the pupil bringing the
most corn, which is to be decid-
ID by a disinterested committee
0 be selected by me, [ shall give
five dollar gold piece. | shall
lso buy all the corn brought at
he market price, provided the
upils desire to sell it.
On this day [ shall try to have
great public school rally in the
'ay of a big basket dinner, exer-
ises by the school children, an
ddress by the state superinten-
ent or some other good speaker,
nd hope to have every public
;hool pupil and patron in the T
arish present. a
I hope that the merchants, S
rmers, professional men, and
others in the parish will see
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1908-03-28
Combined Harness and Saddle Stallion
"HOT STUFF"

STANDARD AND REGISTED-N. s. H.
B. A. NO. 1865.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-01

Mems 81 and S1.5O Shirts, 60c
Tomorrow shall place sale splendid lot Of about 81 dozen
Mems Hggade Shirts that sell every and ST. ree
ary for 6c These Shirts all brandew spring goods and such
famous makes Eclipse Fauess and Others Fine and soft I'M
ported percales and mercerzed MADRAS both plated and
plain bosom styles; this viii be seasons best
shirt salesS7 dozen OF these fine Shirts positively worth ~
81 and $I.5o, away below t............. " ~
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-20
Government Suit Adjourned.

New York, December 19.-M. P. Blauvelt, comptroller of the Erie, was the only witness at the hearing today in the governments suit against the coal-carrying railroads on the charge of conspiracy in restraint of trade. He testified to the purchase by the Hill side Coal company of the entire capi- panies, and also told of the Fries holdings of stocks in other railroad companies. He said the Erie bought 37,000 shares of Lehigh in 1901 and
 1903 from J.sP. Morgan & Co., and sold
 them during the present year. realiz-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-20
Maqoon Back In Cuba.

Havana, December Ex-Governor Magoon returned today after an ab- sence of more than two weeks and was greeted with the customary national salute of 21 guns. Numerous delega- tions of American and Cuban o@. cl.Is also received him. and he was escorted to the palace by i've companies af
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-20

commission and Commissioner of La Dor Neill, whom both sides had select ed to arbitrate tle controversy be- tween the railroads employees and off, cials over wages and conditions of em- ployment Messrs. Knapp and Neill are acting as arbitrators, both sides having agreed to submit their diner ences and abide by their decision.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-20

Cuban artillery. The governor author ized the statement that he would shortly issue a decree empowering President-elect Gomez to contract loan of. $16. 6.000.00O, which should be applied to the payment of the Cienfue- gos waterworks and Havana paving and sewerage contracts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-20
Railroad Men In Session.

New York, December 19.-The vice presidents and general managers of the eastern trunk lines today held a meeting at which the proposed ad- vance in freight rates was further dis cussed and two subcommittee were appointed to seek a solution of the various difficulties that stand in the way of the increase, such, for instance, as the objection of the shippers and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-20

been marooned by the Japanese steamer Kehoo Maru. The rescued men state that they were put ashore on the reef last July, the party includ- ing a fourth member who died from scurvy, which broke out as result of the poor food they were forced to live upon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-20

the disagreements among the roads themselves, as to the amount of the proposed advance. It is not regarded as probable in well informed quarters that the proposed new tariff will be decided upon before January 1.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-20
Resolutions for Wriqht.

Chattanooga, December l9.-At a meet ing of the chamber of commerce here to- night resolutions were adopted request ing President-elect Taft to retain Secre- tary of War Luke F.. Wright in his cab met The resolutions will be forwsrosd se President-elect Taft at onp~
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-20
Arbitration Committee Meets.

Washington, December 19--Repre- sentatives of both the officials and em- ployes of the Missouri. Kansas and Texas railroad were iu executive con ference throughout today with Chair. man Knapp of the iuterstAte commerce
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-20
Msrooned Japs Rescued.

Honolulu, December 19.-The schooner Florence Ward arrived here today with three Japanese sailors whom the Ward had picked up from Heruss reef, where they claim to have
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-20

ing profit of about $91S,19S on the transaction. The hearing was ad- journed until January IA, when it will be resumed in Philadelphia.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-11-06
A BALD-HEADED WOMAN
Shorn Of Her Crown of Beauty Loses
In Love and Marriage.

Hair is certainly most necessary tC
woman. Who could love and marry q
bald headed woman? What charm.
could one array to offset such a dis
figurement?
\ woman's goal is usually love and
marriage. Her crowning glory is he1
hair The loss of her hair mars her
beauty, happiness and success Yet
right here in Augusta. there are thou
sands of women who are neglecting or
iniuring their hair to such an extent
that it is only matter of time when
il will be utterly ruined.
Many women destroy the beauty of
their hair through thoughtlessness or
ignorance OF certain facts. They use
curling irons over heated. or to excess,
which destroys the natural oil of the
hair. causing it to split. break and
come out. They do not shampoo their
hair often enough, or too often. They
use soaps or preparations which con-
tain ingredients positively harmful to
the scalp and hair
AS a result of such treatment.
dandruff is created. the hair loosens.
loses color. falls out, and badness
commences. unless proper and prompt
precautions are taken in time. Then
again. microbes and certain diseases
bring about unhealthy scalp and hair
conditions.
Almost anyone may rid themselves
of dandruff and diseased scalp and
hair if they will but use the right
remedy We have that remedy. and
We will positively guarantee that 1t
will either cure dandruff and badness
or it will not cost the user anything.
That's pretty broad statement, but
we will back it and prove it with our
own money. ReXall ''9S" Hair Tonic
is the remedy that will grow hair ana
overcome all scalp and hair troubles.
1t will grow hair even on bald heads,
unless all life in the hair roots has
been extnguished. the follicles closed,
and the scalp is glazed and shiny. 1t
gets it name from the fact that it grew
hafr in 80 out of 100 cases. where 1t
received a thoroughly hard impartial
and practical test
We want you to try ReXall "93' Hair
Tonic at our risk. You surely cannot
lose anything by doing SO, while you
nave everything to gain. You had
better think this over, and then come
In and see us about this offer. You
will be well repaid for your visit to our
store. Two sizes, soc. and $l.00. John
CoughlIn. Augusta
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-11-06
Whitten- Babcock.

The home OF Mr. and Mrs. l.. s.
COpy, Z Swan street, was the scene OF
quiet wedding Wednesday evening.
when Charles A. Whitten of Monjviil'
and Emma J. BabcOck Of Augusta
We're unitedIn marriage. Rev. G. C.
Mosher of the Penney Memorial
church was the officiating clergyman
Mrs. Written is a sister of Mrs. Cony
and well known by a large circle of
friends III this city. Mr.. Whitten is one
of Montville's prominent and prosper
Gus men. Mr.. and Mrs. Whitten left
for Montville Thursday, where they
will reside.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-11-06

The people of Androscoggin county
are still making pleasure trips to Au-
gusta over the new line of the Lewis
ton. Augusta & Waterville Street Rail-
way and hardly a day passes without
parties of them coming over to enjoy
the attractions offered by the Capital
and its surroundings. Yesterday fore
noon d special car filed with people
and carrying the American flag came
over the line and went to Togus, where
the cxcursonists passed several hours
at the National Home The car left
Augusta at o'clock on it's return trip
to Lewiston
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-11-06
SUPREME COURT.
Gardiner Trading Stamp
Case Now on Trial.
Arguments Will Be Made By
Attorneys This Morning.
Court Will Probably adjourn This
Morning Until Monday.

In the kennebec supreme court
Thursday, the case of Wise VS.. Can
ter came up for trial. Guy A. Hi
| Greth of Gardiner appeared for the,
plaintiff and Charles A knight of
| Gardner for the defendant
This WAS an action in trover to re
cover the value Of goods belonging to
| the yls,intif, alleged to have been con-
| vertel by the defendant. Wise, the
plontif, was the proprietor of the
| Traders Rebate Co of New York, a
| trading stamp concern. He was not in
court, but was represented by his
agent, Lincoln G. Bra gdon, who, in
| 1904, executed a contract with Canter
| for the use of the company's trading
stamps among Canter's customers,
| and the giving of the company's pre-
! miums to stamp book holders when
| they had obtained sufficient number
| of stamps.
Rragdon testified on the stand that
| the premiums were not properly dis
| played. Admitted agreeing to pay
| half Of the rent of the store adjoining
| Canters, but said that q complete set
tloment was effected ON July IS. 1905,
and tnat after that date he had no
further dealings with Canter instruct
ing HIM to ship the goods remaining in
the store back to the New York office
! and the company would bear the ex-
panse. Thre months later he called
at the store and found that the goods
had not been sent back. Defendant
refused to deliver the goods unless the
rent was paid
The testimony CT Bragdon was cor
roborated by Frank NJ Mooers of
Gardiner. groceryman, who testified
that Canter had refused premiums t..
Mooer's customers, saying that the
goods We're being held for payment Of
rent. Ernest p Johnson of Augusta
clerk for Mooers in 1904, Mrs Howe,
and Arthur Mooers gave further evil
dence.
David Canter, the defendant, claimed
that the articles were displayed at all
times, and that his part of the con-
tract had been carried out at all times
On the date of the alleged settlement
Juiy z6. 1905, Canter purchased two
more books of stamps for use among
his customers. The agreement for rent
was never rescinded. His wife cor
| r0borated his statements.
| The evidence was all in at adjourn
ment, and the arguments will be made
| this morning at the opening of court at
| $50
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-11-06

Notice has been received at police
headquarters from Supt. McQuaidc of
the Pittsburgh. Pa. police, giving &
description Of one Edwin P. Shore who
ran away from home in Grafton. Pa,
oct 30. and for whose arrest and de-
tention a reward of 500 will be paid.
Young Shore is Is years of age. feet
inches in height and weighs about l4a
pounds; has shallow complexion. gray
ish blue eyes. even white teeth. light
brown hair inclined to be curly, cut
medium; features regular. smooth and
girlish: mole on back of neck near
collar bone On leaving home was
dressed in long black paddock rain
coat. darl; brown suit, grayish checked
vest. blue shirt, green tie, patent ieath-
CT shoes, black derby hat: undercloth-
ing and shirt marked f. p. Shore ;
plain gold band Tiffany ring on third
finger of left hand. May be in COM
p:ny of Beryl Medrick. age 10 years,
feet inch in height. weight about l60
pounds; light blue eyes, light brown
hair, and sturdily built. Wore 'ons
light checked Overcoat, light cap. dark
suit Thought that both have eX-
changed clothing to light corduroy
trousers, high heavy shoes and cap.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-11-06

Augusta friends of Capt. "Bob''
Westman of the steamer Isandes will
be interested to learn that although
his pet is hauled up for the winter at
Southport Island, he is still walking
the quarter deck of a steamer which
plies Boothbay harbor waters, and is
therefore happy. The steamer is not
the largest one on the Maine coast, be-
ing the little craft known as the Liz
zic Snow" which is Capt. WeStman's
own property. and which was during
the summer moored at one of the
wharves at this city, where she served
as sleeping quarters for her owner. The
steamer has been in commission ever
since the Islander was laid up for the
wintcr and is at present running be-
tween Wiscasset and Boothbay, where
it is reported that she is doing a good
business. Later she will be taken to
Southport for the winter.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-11-06

Capt. r. n. Pernette of the gasoline
launch "Alcedo,' who conducts the
business of carrying out pleasure par
ties at Cobbosseecontee during the
summer months, was in town yesterday
morning, and states that he has hauled
the launch out of the water for the
winter. There are now but four or five
launches of the lake fleet in commits
sion at the present time. Capt. Per-
nette states that the water in the lake
is extremely low and is still dropping
OFF
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-11-06
Excellent Advice for Drinking Man.

Some people think that it requires a
great amount of will power to abstain
from drink after taking the Keeley
Cure. This is mistaken idea. Ii
only requires common sense.
II a disbeliever in the keeley Cure
would take the trouble to go to Port
land, Maine, and watch a course of
treatment and those men taking it,
and note the improvement in them
both mentally and physically, he could
not help being convinced of the Keeley
Cure being all that it claims.
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Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-11-06
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BELGRADE.

The funeral of the late Mrs. Aurilla
rage was held at the residence at
l.. M. Thursday with a large attend
ance OF friends and relatives. Rev. Jo-
seph Cummings Of this town offered
prayer and spoke briefly and several
selections were rendered by quartet
There was great profusion of beau
tifui floral offerings. Among those
from a distance who attended the ser
vices were Mrs. Ward Jennings of
Lajeer. Mich, Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. f.
Sturtevant Of Melrose, Mass, Hon
George L. Farcher and Miss May G
Farcher of Lewiston, Mr.. and Mrs. j.
c. Mnot of Augusta, Mrs, Laura Mi
not of Waterville and Bert Herson OF
Bangor The interment was at Wood
ide cemetery The bearers We're Bert
l.. Stuart and l.. G. Minot of this town,
J. c. Minot of Augusta and Bert Her-
som of Bangor. Mrs. Page was SS
years of age and had resided in Bel
grade since her marriage G5 years ago.
She was a woman of exceptional
strength and beauty of character and
until brief time before her death
had retained her VigOr of body and
mind to an unusual degree. Her nus
band. David l.. Page, long one % the
leading citizens of Belgrade, died sev-
eral years ago. Besides her daughter,
Mrs T. g. Yeaton, and granddaughter,
Mrs. r. Ii. Pulsifer. three sisters and
one brother survive She had a great
circle OF friends and few women of
tae community could be r'0re missed
nI h.,i e.l-. will ha
W. f. Overlook will be at the Lin
coin schoolhouse at II O'Clock Sunday,
Nov. 8, and hold services.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-11-06

A lot Of teams belonging to the Gore
Construction Co. which had been at
work along the line of the Augusta and
Winslow extension of the Lewiston.
Augusta & Waterville Street Railway,
passed through the city yesterday on
their way to Gardiner, having finished
the work on which they had been en-
gagged.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-11-06

Hon. Parker Spofford of the Board
of Railroad Commissioners, who has
been in the city for the past two days
on matters of business, left on Train
No. II yesterday afternoon, returning
to his home in Bucksport.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-11-06

Free as long as they last" one to a
customer. beautiful bon bon dish,
quadruple silver plated and gold lined'
See John Coughlin's ad. for size dish
and particulars. Great opportunity
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-11-06

The guessing on the many-colored
ribbon displayed in c. p. Burns
window. which had been in pro-
gress for the past 10 days, closed
yesterday and the length of the ribbon
when measured was found to be 120
yards, 2 feet and 11H inches. ]. Frank
Dyer of this city guessed 1913 yards and
WAS awarded the Crocker pen.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-11-06

Six prisoners were arraigned before
the municipal court yesterday morning
on a charge of intoXication, they being
Y. J. McCabe, James Dwyer, William
Mariner, Fred Britt. Warren Norton
and Dennis Shepard, and their cases
were disposed of as surrounding cir
cumstances appeared to warrant.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-11-06

\ reminder of the coming winter is
the loads of fur boughs which are now
being hauled into the city for the pur-
pose OF banking houses, and for which
there is said to be good demand.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-11-06
Gard of Thanks,

d We. wish to express our heartfelt
thanks to those who have in anyway
contributed to our comfort and sym
pathy in the loss of our brother Ben
jamin A. Piper.
MR. AND MRS. M. w. LONG,
MIR. AND MRS c. f. PIPER
MR.. AND MRS. n. BISHOP.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-11-06

Hon. Harold Beecher Putnam of
Houlton was III the city Thursday on
business and was among the callers at
the State House. Mr.. Putnam is a
candidate fer the office of insurance
commissioner for the State.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-11-06

The remains of the late Eliza Cod
dard, whose death occurred in Worces-
ter, Mass, arrived in this city yestcr-
day afternoon on Train No. IS, and
were taken to Sidney for burial
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-11-06

A special meeting of the municipal
officers of the city of Augusta will be
held in the aide rmen's room at the
City building at 7.3O Saturday evening,
Nov Z. to take action upon an insane
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-11-06

The many friends of Miss Vesta
Knowles Of Belgrade who underwent
an operation at the City hospital last
week, will be glad to know that she is
improving.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-11-06

e. P. Boutelle of Bangor, United
States postofiice inspector, was in
town Thursday on business connected
with the Augusta office.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-11-06

Mason, the tailor" This prominent
new sign appears to fine advantage as
one raises his eyes approaching the
Augusta Trust Cos. building.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-11-06

Judge George c.. Wing of Lewiston
was in the city yesterday on matters
of business and was at the State House
during the afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-11-06
Daily kennebee Journal
/Telephone-135.


John r. Dunton of the law firm of
Dunton & Morse, Belfast, was in town
on legal business yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-11-06

Brainerd H. Simmons, 3-year-o!d son of
Mr. and MIS-. Walter 7. Simmons of
Rockland died Wednesday from the eff
fec!s of = scaldinc received by failing
backward Tuesday into pail Of hot wa
ter.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-11-06
ODD FELLOWS HALL.

CANTON AUGUSTA, NO. 9 P. M.
Regular meeting every third Tuesday at
80'clOck.
X. II. HOXIE, Clerk.
dxf
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-11-06

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The Democratic advocate., 1908-02-28
A Fool in Company.

Shortly after two o'clock one bitter
winter morning physician drove four
miles in answer to telephone call. On
his arrival the man who had summoned
him said
"Doctor, I amt in any particular
pain, but somehow or other I've got a
feeling that death is nighr.
The doctor felt the mans pulse and
listened to his heart. "Have you made
your will p he asked, finally.
The man turned pale. "Why, no,
doctor. At my age-oh, doc, it amt
true, is it? 1t can't be true"
"Who's your lawyer?''
''Higginbotham; but
''Then you'd better send for him at
once. !"
The patient, white and trembling,
went to the telephone.
''Who's your pastor?" continued the
doctor.
''The Rev. Kellogg NJ. Brown -
mumbled the patient. "But, doctor, do
you think"
'Send for him Immediately. Your
father, too, should be summoned also
your
"Say, doctor, do you really think
I'm going to die p The man began to
blubber softly.
The doctor looked at him hard. "No,
| don't" he replied. There's moth
ing at all the matter with you. But I
hate to be the only man you We made a
fool of on bitterly cold morning like
this. -