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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-28
FEEDING PERIODS.
Testing the Relative Merits of Long
and Short Periods.

To test the relative merits of long
and snort perioos tie Ontario Aericul-
tural College conducted an experiment
IN which two lots of l. steers each and
one lot of seven steers We're used The
ration in every case consisted of mixed
grain with hay. silage and roots, says
the New England Homestead.
on a heavy grain ration on an aver
age nj 0G pounds per 100 pounds of live
weight per day, the average daily gain
in the short period, 60 days, was 1.61
pounds, ami the cost of pound of
grain 9.59 cents. On a light grain ra-
ZION, 0.5G6 pound per 100 pounds of live
weight Per day. the average daily gain
was l.5 pounds per head and the cost
of pound of gain 900 cents. In the
long period, l52 days, the average
daily gain was 1872 pounds per head,
the cost Of pound of gain S.47 cents
and the average grain consumption
04S9 pound Per 100 pounds of live
weight per day. The steers fed for the
lol, ger time We're at the beginning of
the test on an average 200 to 400 pounds
lishte:. than the others.
The following deductions We're drawn
from the test, although the results are
nor regarded as final. TO feed steers
cheaplY. the meal ration should be kept
as low as possible consistent with Sc
curing a reasonable gain in weight.
Heavy. tleshy steers may be fed Il hea-
Vier meal ration per 100 pounds live
weight than lighter and thinner steers
and give an equal profit, making allow
ance for their greater first cost per
pound The lighter and thinner the
steers the greater the need for economi-
ling in regard to the meal ration. Con-
ditions being equal. heavy steers are
worth more per pound to buy as feed
ers than lighter ones the selling price
Fer pound being the same. Weight be-
ing equal. feshv steer is worth more
per pound to buy as feeder. the selling
price per pound being the same The
lighter and thinner the steer the great
er the difference between the buying
and the selling price per pound necas-
sary TO compensate the man who feeds
him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-28
NOTED ENGINEER DIES.
Col. John Mechan Passes Away al
Ripe Old Age of SO.

Brewster, \. Y, July ~ Col. Join
Mechan, once an associate Of Alexand-
er Longfel!ow, a brother of the poet
Henry w. Longfellow, in government
coast surveys, under Lincoln and with
Gems. Hal!eck. Philip Sheridan and
Horace Porter in martial engineering
generally, died at his home in his SD
year.
Col. Mechan was born in Ireland and
be fore coming to this country was
chief of H. NJ. royal engineers. After
the Civil War, during which he was
for time Confederate captive, he
helped build the first North river pier
IN New York
About twenty-five years ago he at
tached himself to the department of
water supply of the city Of New York
and superintended the toposrap hical
surveys OF the Croton watershed and
the shed of the proposed Ashokan
dam.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-28
A Floral Weddino.

At what hour was the service held ::
Four o'clock.
What furnished it's illumination by
day? SlmtoWerS.
What furnished its illumination by
night" Stars Of Bethlehem and NEON
flow erS
Who rang the bells? May bells, blue
bells and hare bells.
What was the interior decorated
with? Flags.
Who performed the ceremony? Jack
in the pulpit.
What did his assostant wear? Monks
hood.
What elder read prayers? Elder Fer
ry.
Who was the best man. Johnny
Jump Up.
What eight ladies We're bridesmaids :
Rlach-eyed Susan. Bouncing Bet, Mari
gold, Primrose, Rosemary. Daisy. Swee
Marioram and Rose of Sharon.
What was Worn on their hands, Fo'
gloves
What two men were ushers? Swee
William and Jack Rose.
What two trampS occupied places
Wandering Jew and Ragged Robin.
What word composed the benedic
ton: Speedwell.
What fee did the minister receive.
Pennyroyal
The prizes for this may be flowers.
potted plant. with packets Of fiowe
seeds for the consolation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-28
"Sioux" Leather the Race,

:, Parisians are taking up. and New
YORK importers are showing Sioux,
leather trimmings in combination with
an sorts OF late dress materials Also
me sioux leather Ga chamois. to all
'nterts and purposes since it is more
substantial than the Suede which it re-
sesnbl"s) is being made in Paris into
.'lrectolre belts and neckbands with
quaint beads strung upon the Gather
fringe that gives the Sioux character
TO the novelties offered There ara neck
bands of this leather with long front
ornaments of leather fringe ten inches
long and bead-strung: others with brass
bands and slides attached also belts
with beaten silver buckles and front
frinsed ends (bead-strung). half yard
treated with embroidery. ribbon. and
floss. and dyed to match the popular
shades.-Harper's Bazaar.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-28
At CAMP PERRY.
Five Tournaments Will Be in Progress:
From Aug. 8 to Sept. 4.

Washington. D. c.. July 2I.-tSpc-
ciaD.-From August to September
the rifle range at Camp Perry. Ohio.
will he in constant use. Five distinct
tournaments will be in progress with
thousands of marksmen, scorers and
attendants in camp on the range. The
program includes the Seventh Annual
Matches under the National Board foi
Promotion of Rife Practice: the Twen-
ty-Seventh Annual Matches of
the National Rife Association:
the Sixth Annual Matches of the
Ohio State Rifle Association the
First Annual Matches of the
Department of the Lakes Rifle Assoc
citation. and the regular annual compe-
titicn of the Ohio National Guard.
The Ohio National Guard matches are
for members of that organization ex.
clbsively. They will begin August 8
and number Ave matches. Immediate
w following comes the matches of the
Onio State Riiie Association which are
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-28
BIG WHEAT CROP.
Will Be Larger Than Record Bre akins
Crop of 1907.

Spokane. Wash. July 2..-tSpeciab.-
Reports received by l.. 6. Monroe. SEQ
rotary OF the Spokane chamber of COM
nerca. from 361 important points in
Washington. Idaho. Montana and Ore
5on, show that the wheat crop this sea-
son will be between 62000.OO0 and 3d.
100000 bushels. Thirteen counties i'm
eastern Washington report approxima-
tely $4,000. 900 bushels. Oregon will cut
about $4,000. 900. Idaho is credited with
100000, while incomplete data from
Montana shows between 100000 and
100000 bushels. 1t is believed these
statistics are ultra conservative, rs
we'll Informed rancherS and millmen
say Washington will yield not less than
37.oOO.OOO while Idaho and Montana
should each touch the 100000 mark.
The crop will be worth more to the
growers than in 1907, when the record
yield was harvested.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-28
NEW ORGAN FOR OLD CHURCH
Ancient Instrument in Kings Chapel.
Boston, Being Rebuilt.

Boston. July Elm Pursuance of d
decision to replace the organ of histor-
ic Kings Chapel. which was installed
in 1856. with new one, workmen were
engaged in the ancient church today in
assembling the parts of the modern in
strument.
The original organ was imported from
London and when it reached Boston
more than q century and a half ago it
was the sensation of the town. There
is tradition that before the organ was
sent to America it was tested and APP
proved by Handler himself in London
On this account. as we'll as for other
reasons of sentiment. as many of the
original parts as possible will have a
place in the remodeled structure.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-28
FARMING ALE.

Miss Ethel Blair and her friend, Car.
days as the guest of the Misses Ber-
ry at Capitol Island.
Mrs. X. .. Bagley and Alice Clarey
passed Sunday at Capitol Island.
Mrs Georgia Burnham was calling
on friends in town Saturday.
Herbert Stevens passed Sunday at
Ocean Point with his family. who have
taken the Greenleaf cottage for two
weeks. Mrs. Stevens mother, lfeA.;
Wellman, is with the family.
Mrs Angie Campbell. with sxlfrr 81
is visiting her parents, Mr. and Affas
Dewitt Foster. $50.
Allen Clark was at home over Sum
day and he and Mrs. Clark passed tne
day at Cobbossee with Mr.. and Mr.,
Hiram Clark and Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Dyer and family. slsssssss Il ;ss9 I
Mr. and Mrs. James y Rogers and
daughter Hester have gone toeWeiles-
ley. Mass, to pay visit to their elder
daughter. who resides there.
Mrs. Oscar McCausland has been on
the sick list for the past two weeks
John Brann of Grant street has re-
signed his position as street commits
sioner and accepted position with the
Electric Car Co. as repairer at the car
bard.
A new steel ceiling is being put in
the Primary room of the Grant street
schoolhouse and other repairs made.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-28
CARS THROWN INTO RIVER.
Defective Brake Causes Wreck as Train
Passes Neuse Bridge.

Wilmington. N. c., July 27.-Traflio
on the Wilmington and Weldon divi-
sion of the Atlantic Coast Line. be :
tween Wilmington and Wilson, y. G..
has been tied up, except by transfer
IND detour of trains. as the result of
he precipitation OF twenty freight ears
into NeuSe River between tioldSboro
and Dudley. n. c.. this afternoon.
The brake rigging under one of the
cars fell as the train was passing over
the bridge. one span of which gave way
as the ears piled up. aud q part OF
the train fell into the water some q
ieet below these being loaded princi-
pally with lumber. shingles. and heavy
freight. No one was hurt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-28
HOUSES AMERICANS BUILT.
Summary of Commander BeIknap's
Work in Earthquake Zone.

Rome. July 2.-1ieut. Comdr. Reginald
X. Belknap has left for Berlin, after be-
ing greeted by the king and queen con-
sratuiated by Admiral Mira bello, minis
Ter OF the navy: complimented by Signor
bertolini. minister of public works: feted
by the many friends he has made among
me ofhcers of the Italian navy, and be-
ing. in few words. the hero of the stu
alton. No one can say he did not deserve
such treatment. as the work he has done
in behalf of the United States govern
nent in the earthquake zone in the last
four months deserves the highest rraise
and appreciation. A summary of the Off
cial report regarding the American house
building work in Socily and Calabria.
carried out under the direction of Com
readers better idea than any descrip-
ton.
First members of party arrived at Mes
80. 1909.
First steamer with material and two
~: unloading began February "a
CONSTRUCTION WORKMANSHIP
Cottages of standard type built. Is
Grand Hotel Regina Elena, - bed ''''
rooms, two stories and partial third
story, lO0 feet central part. with
two wings each 49, feet long. all
finished except plaster. plumbing.
lighting: External roofing and in
side paint: material used equiva-
lent in cottages Observation-Disclosures. 1-S
Building. suitable for church: mate
rial equivalent Observation-Disclosures. a
Building attached to church: mate
terial equivalent Observation-Disclosures. II
Laboratory: material equivalent to-. II
Two school buildings: together
Total built at Messina. equiva-
lent in cottages Observation-Disclosures $50
Material remaining at Nessina for
tI.,t,
houses. the organization being
started and carried along TO a GOOD
output OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. $50
REGGIE CALABRIA.
Cottages of standard type. 5OO
VILLAGIO REGINA ELENA. =
Cottages of semi-detac led type.
zach each dwelling l6 by 2o,.............. 10
aient in material to 30 houses:
plumbing. lighting. and furnish
ing done by her majesty's stafr. 20
PAINT AND DISTRICT.
Cottages of special smaller type
built. IL by ID. as a model COM
plete and frame for a second built. I
Material sent to this district Tor
ALI AND SURROUNDING DISTRICT
Portable houses erected . 40
Houses of Palmi type built as mo-
delS :
Roccalumera. 3: Santa Teresa Riva.
:: NiZza Stella. models of Pa!mi
Material sent to this district for
houses of this type. 300
Total built by American construc-
Total number of houses furnished. 3 O91
rms was done at a cost of $4,000. out
side of material. which was provided nv
the American government
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-28
A HEATING Convenience,

The woman who boards or who is
away for the summer is often at loss
to get litf;+ hot water at short notice
There are all sorts of alcohol and cleo
trio heaters that can be bought at
smalf-cost. and one should never be
without one of them.
Even so, alcohol will sometimes be
wanting at the vital moment. One wo-
man solved the problem by carrying
IN her bag small Wire toaster, just
big enough to fit over he top of gas
globe. With this at hand it is easy to
get a cup Of hot tea at short notice or
to heat curling irons without holding
them in the flame or dimmfng the light.
In addition 10 the toaster it is well to
AIRY small lineup to rest upon it in
an emergency.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-28

mix in the same proportion, using one
half as much sand as rock.
In mixing, ] use one of two methods
either OF which is satisfactory. Take a
long box, an old wagon box will do
and fill with three kpurths of yard
OF gravel. leaving a space at one end
On top OF the gravel empty, evenly
three bags OF Portland cement. Begin
at one end and hoe down and mix until
the whole mass has been moved. Then
reverse and hoe back Ia the other end
of the box. Repeat uEt!l thoroughly
mixed when it viii be of uniform
color.
The other method # mixing is t.
lay platform of boards upon the
ground. pile a given quantity OF
gravel at one end, in cone shaped
heap. and on this empty the proper
proportion of cement. Shovel over
into another cone-shaped pile. de-
posting each shovelful on the point OF
the cone and in sliding down it viii
mix more readily. Repeat three or
more times until the color is uniform
Then wet up "a little at Il time to the
proper consistency and use as desired
1t is conceded by expert workers
that slushns, that is. using sufticien:
water to make mixture so soft that
no tamping is required, makes tn"
strongest concrete. Care must be
taken not to use too much water, OF
it will run out through the forms
taking some of the strength of the
cement with it. This is the consistency
| use in all concrete work, except thu
bottoms of tanks, which are mixef
drier and tramped down solid, to resist
the pressure of the side walls when
slushed in.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-28
Herd Improvement.

1t is a startling fact that all the gold
nd silver annually produced in the
'orld is not equal to the annual dairy
roducts of the United States and doubly
ustry of our country is annually double
I value that of all the output of gold
nd silver.
This being the case when our flocks
nd herds do not possess ! per cent of
ure blood. what must he the promise
hen we shall have bred them up. step
step from the best producing strains,
one-eighth. to one-quarter. to one-half
ure blood of surprising value? And
hen, too. one-quarter of our dairy
took is an expense and burden upon
ur prosperity. the profit is astonishing.
The percentage of blood infusion added
lSo to our beef live stock must show in
ue time in proportion. and add to our
ational Wealth.. Truly, as n nation, we
'av be proud of our condition and pros
oects
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-28
URGES WAR ON MOTHS.
Dr.. Howard Warns Nation Against De
structive Agents in Forests.

Washington, July 27.--The necessit,
for a national inspection law. which
would prevent the ravaging of wood
lands by such destroyers as gypsy and
brown-tail moths, is pointed out by DR.
l.. O. Howard. chief of the bureau OF
entomology. who has just returned
from an extensive trip abroad. wher,
he inspected a number of exportins
nurseries.
DR.. Howard has had imported ant
sent to the parasite laboratory, Mel
rose Highlands. Mass, many of thu
gypsy and brown-tail moths, and thes,
will DE scattered throughout the New
England forests, where the pest il
most prevalent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-28
PROF. J. HARMON DEllER DEAD
New Orleans Man President of North
American Saengerbund.

Indianapolis, July PA telegram
announces the death, last night, at his
home in New Orleans. of Professor
Hanno Deiler. president of the Nortl
American Saengerbund. the largest
musical organization in the United
States. He was in Indiana polls las
June ard presided at the great musica
festival given at the colosseum. He
was one of the best-knOwn musicians
in the United States and was decorat
ed by Emperor William II a few years
ago. He was sixty-one years old.
Professor Deiler was an honorary
member of the Indianapolis Maenner-
Choir and that organization has sent tC
New Orleans a wreath to be placed
upon his grave, bearing the inserip-
eiOn, ITO the true guardian of German
song in America"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-28
CONCRETE TANKS.
How Farmer Can Construct His
Own For Use on the Farm.

Concrete is rapidly taking the place
OF lumber for many uses upon the
farm While its first cost. in some
instances, is higher. it is not only
cheaper but very Satisfa Glory whar
durability is considered. 1t is not al
AL d difficult matter for any farmer
after little experimenting. to do hi:
own concrete work and thus save Il
considerable part of the cost of con-
struction. The price usually charged
IN this locality for making circular
tank To- feet in diameter is $40.
nave been able to build three rec
tangular tanks with a very moderate
cash outlay. For several years | have
peen doing my own work on the farm
ana nave made a storage tank Sx12
Ieet, feet deep. Two stock tanks
each feet square and feet deep. A
concrete hog waterer. feeding floor
4Sxl2 feet, corn crib floors. each 4Sx9
feet. COW stable floors. walks AMI
foundation walls.
An inexperienced person should in
form himself by reading or watching
the work of some experienced worker
in concrete before beginning for him
''' W.. C'o"o . ouNito " SCI SoHie
gravel and bag of cement and make
mud pies is worth trying.
The two most important consid-
erations are clean, coarse sand or
sand and gravel mixed, and thorough
mixing. Earthly matter or Jumps of
clay are likely to cause soft, crumbly
spots in the concrete and insufficient
mixing will result in the same defects.
In foundation walls, walks, floors.
etc. l used a mixture of one part
Portland cement to seven of gravel.
and for tanks mixture of one to five.
When crushed rock and sand are used,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-28

Mass, who as a policeman pounded
a beat" up to a few weeks before his
"''ion. has started to reverse the old
advice about telling troubles to a cop
per" He's telling his troubles to the
pubic. and incidentally getting even
with the police board, which tried to
keep HIN out of the mayoralty race.
He has preferred charges against the
three members of the board. One
member ex-State Senator Hanson. the
mayor declares. is ineligible for any
office. IS he is not citizen Of the
United States.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-28
NEW CATTLE CAR.
Pennsylvania r. r., Adopts Lates'
Imprived Car.

Philadelphia July 27.-New cattle
cars of the Pennsylvania Railroad have
been inspected by a party of railroad
officials, headed by the general live
stock agent of the Philadelphia yards
Paul Mcknight, Frank B. Rutherford
secretary of the Pennsylvania Society
for the Prevention of Cruelty to Ami
mails, and Superintendent Carlisle, OF
the Women's Pennsylvania S. p. c. A
The new car, which is to replace tn.
old style square cornered type, that
caused injury to the cattle, is construc-
ted with rOund-cOrnered jambs. stills
doors and gatebars. while every bolt
and nut on the inside of the car is
countersunk. In addition the car is
fitted with a coupler, which almost
eliminates the jerks at starting and
stopping. The doors have two feet
more width than those of the old-fash-
Toned type, while they are from two to
four inches higher thereby permitting
the easier handling of the cattle when
the car is to be emptied.
The construction of the new ear il
mainly due to the effort of the Penn
sylvania Society for the Prevention t.
Cruelty to Animals.
Following a request made by the So
ciety to the Pennsylvania Railroad
Company last year, the railroad OIL
Gals issued an order that all cars of
the Old-fashioned type be equipped
with the round-cornered jams, as sug-
gested. Having assured themselves OF
the success of this alteration. which
means an elimination of large per
centage of claims for damage for in
jured cattle the cOmpany's officers de-
termined to make further improve
ments, and a much better car is the
result
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Going to Seattle?

Special low reduced rates daily via
the Chicago & North Western Ry., to
the Exposition at Seattle, the Yellow-
stone Park, Yosemite, Colorado and the
Pacific Coast
Choice of routes. Electric lighted,
luxuriously equipped trains
Write for free illustrated booklets,
maps and itineraries of personally con-
Quoted tours
j. f. Britain, Gen. Agt., C. & N. W.
Ry.. 800, Washington St. Boston, Mass.
July14Wed3t
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Beets.

The red garden beet may be grown
in any good soil. but rich sandy loan
will give the best results. Sow the
seeds in the spring as soon as danger OF
frost has passed Beets should be
planted in drills twelve to eighteen
inches apart. and when the plants are
well up they should be thinned to four
or five inches in tho r,w. If desirah'e
to plant the rows three feet apart for
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SAGADAHOC
BOW DOINHAM

Mrs Captain Getchell and friends
returned last Saturday from BOOthbay
where they nave been spending a few
days.
The pastor IF the Universalist church
at Brunswick supplied the pulpit of the
Uriversalist churcn.
Miss Lima G.. Clancy invited party
of her young friends to spend the even
mental music was furnished by Misses
irish. Hutchins. Ames and Clancy So
cial amusements were enjoyed and re-
freshments served. The young people
left with happy memoirs of tn occa-
sion
MIR. Wetmore, the father of +. B.
Wetmore, who bought out the shore
store of G. F. Staples, has closed the
store and intends in the near future to
do business elsewhere.
The Gospel Mission service held in the
Methodist vestry last Sunday evening
was very largely attended.
H. w. Files, who arrived i'll town
Monday noon. will start for Southern
Vermont Wednesday,
Mrs. Edward Warren leaves for Port
land tomorrow for a short visit to
friends.
BoWDolN.
NORTH-Mr. and Mrs. T. +. Car
penter of Liberty have been guests of
heir son, Joey Carpenter, Tor tvs
weeks and lett Saturday for a visit
% relatives in Brooks q
Miss Ora Holman of Richmond is
listing at the home of Moses Lydston
Mrs. Pearl Roberts has returned t.
Ter home ut Lisbon Fails. after {,
weeks visit with Ter sister, Mrs.
ieorse Allen.
! J. +. Nhittredge of Boston passed
part Of his vacation as the guest oil
lr. and Mrs. Harry Pierce and while
ere visited several of the surrounding
ties and towns, including Augusta
nj Lewiston. This was Mr. Whit
dse's first visit to Maine
Walter RiGeout is working in q
cam mill at Wiscasset
w. C.-Batchelder is hayng on his
'wer farm.
Ernicc LydSton entertained a few OF
er yong friends Monday afternoon
observance of her 9Th birthday
amcs were played and cake and cocoa
ere served. Those present were
zalie Hall. Ora Holman. Eva and
RIA Pray, Maud Wadsworth, Arthur
atcheider, Gertrude and Thelma
.uckirs and Grace Small.