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Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-12-26
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

Another shakeup i'll the New YORK
,olce department is imminent Glenn
mt ]. Driscoll, first deputy police COM
Missioner, will, it is stated, submit ms
esignation to Mayor Gaynor, Jan. i,
fter less than two months of service,
md there is also rumor that Com
missioner Cropsey himself, who has
,eld office only few months longer
ill resign shortly. Second Deputy
lynn. il is understood, will become
irst deputy, and may eventually head
he department. Deputy Driscoll was
AIKEN from an evening paper by Mayor
Iaynor and made commissioner OF
Weights and measures where his rec
,rd was so good he was promoted to
he present position and placed in
barge of the vice crusade. The rea-
:on for his resignation is unknown al
hough it is stated that charges. of
raft have been lodged against one OF
his subordinates.
The work of removing the coal from
he schooner Thomas B. Garland of
'ortsm outh, which was driven aground
N Great Point, near Nantucket, Mass,
turing the storm of a week ago. is TO
,e started at once by the wrecklng
steamer Petrol. After hghtering the
schooner the Petrol will attempt to
,ull her off and it is believed now that
she can be saved. The work. it is eX-
pected. will consume about week
The foreigner who Friday at Phila-
lelphia told the police that he had set
ire to the leather factory on Bodine
;treet, Wednesday night, when IA men
ere killed, was sent to the Philadel-
,hia hospital as an insane patient by
he police Saturday, they being con-
-inced that he had nothing to do with
he origin of the blaze. The score OF
nen still in hospitals as q result of the
first continue to improve and all prob
ably will recover. The fund of $4,000
being raised for the bereaved families
growing rapidly.
Re-entering his burning house to get
a pocketbook after he had got out
safely with his wife and four children
John Steele was overcome by smoke
md burned to death Saturday at West
Hatfield. Mass. Steele. who was
warmer. was so years old. The house
nd barn We're destroyed. causing a
oss Of S33nO. The cause Of the fire is
unknown.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-12-26
LITCHFIELD.

A very pretty wedding was solemn
lied Wednesday evening, Dec. q at
st MichaeFs Episcopal church Au-
burn. when Miss Bernice Hamilton
Dow, youngest daughter Of Mr.. and
Ms. Charles L. Dow OF Ellsworth,
was married 20 Benjamin Lawrence
Potter, formerly of Monmouth. The
church vas decorated with holly and
evergreen fol tie occasion and Men,
leissohns wedding march was played
oy Miss Ecler Nj. Winslow, orSanist
1T the church and particular friend
of the bride. The double ring SER
vice was useC anu the ceremony per-
formed by the rector, Rev. Arthur r.
Stray. The bridegroom was attended
by Hilton f. Harvey of Pennington,
a classmate, ard the matron of honor
was Mrs. George r. Damren of Au-
burn, & cousin of the bride. The
bride WAS given in marriage by her
father. The bride wore a beautiful
travelling gown of blue broadcloth
with hat to-. MATCH and carried a
bouquet of white carnations Mrs.
Damren wore gown of pearl grey
md carried pink carnations. a num-
)tT VI ItldtlNtS OIli oul VI liN SitF
we're present, including Mr. and Mrs
Charles 2. Dow of Ellsworth, parents
)f the bride. Mr.. and Mrs. Warren
|. Potter, parents of the bridegroom,
llSo Miss Ethel r. Potter a sister
After the ceremony the wedding party
vent to the home of Mrs. Damrer,
.cnere an :1fcrma! reception was held,
stevens catering. The wedding gifts
Moulded cut glass, solid silver and
china, linen and other rare and useful
articles. Nir. Potter is-a graduate OF
Monmouth Academy and afterwards a
student at u. of NJ, where Ee took
\ technical CO urse and was Il mem
)cr of the Glee and Musical CUBS
while there. Mrs. Potter is Il native
If Ellsworth, where she has Il large
circle OF friends. She is an accom-
plished rlusicia" and has spent sev-
eral winters studying music i'll Lew
,ston and Aunrrn, being a pupil or
. w. Harsccm. Mr.. and Mrs. Pot
er returned tc Ellsworth Saturday,
where he Is employed at the present
il le as an electrician ard will reside
1t 10 High street.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-12-26
VIOLATING Law.
Children Under Age Work.
ing in Maine Mills.
So Says Report Of United States
Labor Commissioner.
Of 497 Working, 1873 Were Under
IA Years Of Age.

Every establishment visited in
Maine employed one or more children
under Ia years, the legal age" Says
the report OF Charles P Neill, United
States Commissioner of Labor, con-
cerning cotton mill conditions. In one
establishment which employed only "a
children under 16, there were Is chill
dren. or 44.1 per cent. under IA years.
This was 6.I3 per cent. of all employ
ees in the establishment. Two of these
children were only 10 years old and six
were only IL. In another mill IA out
of sc children, or 2l.2 per cent. were
under IA. In the seven mills visited
in the State there were 497 children
employed. OF these 64 Or 12.9 per cent.
were under IA years of age. The names
OF o3 of these were found on the pay
rolls. and the names OF nine were not
on the pay "olls. Two of these chill
dren were 10 wears old. 10 were II, II
were II and ii were l2."
The report also states that in six
mills Investigated as to lnc observance
of the certificate laws whereby chill
dren are compelled to file certificates OF
age, ETC., all of the establishments vio-
iated those laws. Concerning the en-
plOyment certificate law for children
between the ages of IA and 16, the re-
ports says: IN both Maine and Rhode
Island the law was 1iagrantly violated
None of the establishments investi-
gated on this point in these two states
had certificates for all children as re-
quired and in three establishments in
each state more than half of the chill
dren IA and Is years old We're without
certificates required by law"
In Maine children were found lille
gally employed in every establishment
investigated, in fact, every establish
lncnt, employed children under age anG
every establishment but one was bound
to violate the certificate law also. This
one was not investigated as to this
feature of the law. In one establish
ment 27 out of "a children, or T94 pei
cent. were illegally employed. More
over, of the seven children who were
reported as legally employed in this
establishment, five had on file certifi-
Gates which had been tampered with
In three of the seven establishments
more than half of the children were il
legally employed. Although one mil.
employing 1873 children, 140 of whom
should have certificates, was not exam
ined as to this provision of the law,
201, or 40.4 per cent. of the 497 children
employed in te establishments investi-
gated in the State We're illegally. en-
ployed."
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-12-26
Howe.Jones.

A quite home wedding occurred Sun
lay morning, Dec. % at the home of
-he brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Ieorgc Jones, No. 26 Cushman street,
when Pearle Jones was united in mar
riage TO James E. Howe of Augusta.
The ceremony was performed in the
presence of relatives and friends at 8
NJ. by Rev. Henry E. Dmnack, min
lister of the Green Street Methodist
Episcopal church, the double ring SER
vice being used. The bride was becom-
ingly gowned in a gray travelling suit
md was attended by EdWina VI. Howe
md Earle Jones.
Refreshments were served, after
which Me. and Mrs. Howe departed on
heir wedding journey to Indianapolis,
where they will make their home.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-12-26
Mrs. Enoch Merrill.

Mary Anne. wife of Councilman
Enoch Merrill, died at their home
81 Gannett street. Sunday noon, fol-
lowing an illness of few weeks from
typhoid pneumonia. She was 7S years
of age and beside the husband three
sons. W. F. Merrill OF WjscaSset, Ev
erett r. Merrill and Ulysses G.. Mer-
rill of this city survive. The sym
pathy Of many friends is extended to
the members of the family in theiI
bereavement. Funeral services viii
he held at the home at 10 O'Clock
Tuesday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-12-26
Cost So Little
Do So Much

Those who suffer from pimples,
blackheads and other disfguring fa-
cial eruptions; red, rough hands,
itching. burning palms and shapeless
nails, dry, thin and falling hair, with
itching, scaly scalps-all should make
trial at once of Cuticura soap and
ointment. No other emollients cost so
little and do so much. No others so
pure, so sweet. so speedily effective
not only for these minor affections Of
the skin, scalp and hair. but for tor
turing, disfiguring ecZemas, rashes,
irritations, scaldings and crustings,
frora Infancy 70 age.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-12-26
STRONGLY REPUBLICAN,.
That Party Will Still Control Acts OF
Rhode Island Legislature.

Providence, r. L., Dec. 25.-Notwith-
standing a recent rcdistricting of the
state. the General Assembly of Rhode
Island, which will convene Tan. :,
will be strongly Republican and the
party is expected to dictate the Leg
islature policy especially in the choice
of a selection for a seat in the United
States Senate made vacant by tn"
resignation OF Nelson w. Aldrich as
q candidate for another term. The
grand committee of the Legislature
will be composed Of 81 Republicans
and 81 Democrats. Up to the present
time, the only avowcd candidates arc
Judge LIZ barren L. Colt of the United
States circuit court and Henry r.
Lippitt. q prominent manufacturer.
Republican, While Judge Arthur l..
Brown of the United States district
court is the choice of the DEMOCRATS.
For tic first time in many years,
the Republican members of the Leg
islattre will be without the counsel
and guidance of General Charles r.
Brayton. who from the office of sheriff
in the State House was accustomed to
offer many suggestions as to the party
legislative policy.
-Four special commissions have been
investigating public affairs since the
last Legislature. One has looked into
the question of tax revision. another
will offer suggestions as to the GRIM
inaI code Of the state especially on
educational matters. while fourth
will give the results of it's investiga-
+;opc &c N the pjyisa bility or estab-
fishing state hospitals for tuberculosis
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-12-26

The following petitions were receiv-
e0 at the office of the referee in bank
ruptcy for Kennebec county Saturday
afternoon: James O. Haskell of Water
vile, lahorer. Petition filed Dec. %. ad-
Indicated Dec. "a. Liabilities S576.SO: as
sets $75. all of which is claimed to be
exempt. First meeting of creditors on
Friday. jan 13, at 10 A. M. The attor-
ney is G. w. Hussev of Waterville.
Frank 3. Reynolds OF Waterviile. Ia
borer. Petition filed Dec. Il, adiudicat-
ed Dec u. Liabilities 21.072.65: assets
$50. all of which is claimed to be eX-
empt. First meeting Of creditors or
same date and hour as above. The at
torncy is G. w. Hussey of Watervilie.
Thomas q. Parent of Watervitle. Ia
horer. Petition filed Dec. u. adjudicateu
Dee -. Liabilities Si55.a1: assets $lo3,
all o' which is claimed to be exempt.
n" t"D'Hi,. Bankrupt ordered in be-
I re tie referee for Examination on
Frid'v. Dee. 30. at 10 A: NJ. The att"r-
hey IS John y. Nelson Of Watervlllc.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-12-26

An ADJOURNED meeting of the elty
council will be held at '."0 EeN'
wednesday evening, Dec. 2s, for the
puruose of finishing up some business
which was carried over from the meet
ing held on Monday evening Dec: ~
and included in which will be hearings
on petitions of the New England ieie-
nhone & Telegraph Co. ana the Maihe
ToYenhone Co. 1t is also expected ina.
tho Daniel Child insanity case VIII
come up for final disposal.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-12-26

league and Marion Tilson for the very
interesting program that was furnished
by the young people. 1t consisted of
sing and recitations
Although Rev. Mr.. and Mrs. Tink-
ham were confined to the house by
sickness they were we'll remembered
with gifts and purse of money.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. H. Tilson attended
the State Grange last week, also G. B.
Philbrick and family all report very
pleasant time.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-12-26

The Dairy Lunch room was the
scene ,s 4 happy affair Sunday eve
ming when Henry NJ. Springer. ths
,,,anrietor was made the recipient
af christmas present in the shape
handsome meerschaum pipe, the
% oift of the employees of the place. the
non,rs IF the occasion were carried carried
Nv. Nv edward F.-Rice in very
arscofu, presentation speech ana Mr
sna;,aer smoke very feelinely in ac
crpt:ng the gift.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-12-26

Prof. E. +. Hitchings OF Waterville,
the State entomologist connected with
the department of agriculture. who had
been in Augusta in attendance at the
annual meeting of the Maine State
Grange, left for home Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-12-26

John A. Partridge, who is employed
in building operations in Boston for the
winter and Ray Partridge, who has
employment in Portland with an cleo
trical concern, passed Christmas at
their home on Winthrop street.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-12-26

MANY neople will bee interested to
learn that the fruit exhibit of the
Maine state Grange, Whlch attrac.eu
so much attention at the annui meetihs
of that organization at CITY nan last
week. will be taken to the state House
and will be shown there at the opening
of the Legislature next week. 1t VIII nc
in charge of Prof. e. F. Hltchings'
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-12-26

pooouso of the crossing of the wires
of the arc circuit on Green street az
about o'clock Saturday evening" t'e
city streets and some OF the SUI e'
were in darkness for about nan an
hour. and some of the incanueseeh.
lights were also affected. The cause OF
the trouble was hunted up ana ei'mi-
voted rs soon as possible.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-12-26

The Newbcrt- Noyes Co. made the
purchase last week of a woodlot of
about 25 acres and located on Mt. Yer
non avenue, and began the work of cut
ting thereon last Friday. The company
expects to cut about 500 cords this win
ter for use in its brickyard on the same
road
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-12-26
Proposals for Mood

Sealed proposals for wood to be fur
nshel the Poor Department of the
City Of Augusta for year ending Dec.
81, 1911, VIII he received at the Office
until l. NJ, Dec. 3Oth, at which time
all bids will be opened.
Tie right to reject any or all bids
is reserved. For further particulars
inquire Of u. B. WENTWORTH,
,-~---..- Overseer of the Poor.
dec21eOd5t
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-12-26

the annual meeting Of the kcn-
nebec Central Driving Club Will be
held at The Stilkey stable at 7.3o Tues
DAY evening, Dec. y, for the purpose
of eiecting officers for the coming
year and to transact such other bus
mess as may properly come before
the meeting. 1t is particularly desired
that every member be present
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-12-26

Millard Clarey of North Belfast ave-
nue., fireman for the Cushnoc Paper
Co, met with a painful accident at
about o'clock Sunday morning by
striking the little finger of his left hand
in such a way as to break the bone and
also split the finger.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-12-26

Mr.. and Mrs. w. L. Thompson and
son Charles of Portland, late of Au-
gusta, are in town for the Christmas
holidays and are the guests of Mrs.
Thompson's brother, Burton M. Cross.
<On the Bangor road.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-12-26

Miss Jennie Cottle, a former teacher
in the Augusta schools but who is now
teaching in Boston, arrived home Sat
urday afternoon to pass the holiday
recess at her old home on the Town
send road
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-12-26

The employees of the kennebec Jour
nal observed their Christmas, Sunday.
The Office will be open for business to-
day (MOnday) as usual. and tie reg
ular editions of the Journal will be
issued Tuesday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-12-26

Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Searcy of
Green street have the sympathy Of
friends In the Death of their infant
son. William Andrew, which occurred
Sunday evening. aged three days.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-12-26

Miss Ef1ie A. Bickford of Boston ar
rived in the city Saturday afternoon
and is the Christmas guest of her sis
ter Mrs. Charles c. Ballard on West
ern avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-12-26

Dr. ]. H. Black of Mt Vernon, a we'll
known veterinary of that section, was
a business visitor in Augusta Satur-
day.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-12-26
CATARRH DOCTOR
Cures Catarrh, Acute or Chronic, or
Money Back.

Would YOU pay one
dollar to rid yourself or
disgusting catarrh?
Then go to Bowditch,
Webster & Co. today
and ask them for Il
Hyomei outfit and you
will not only engage.
but YOU will own out
right Il little catarrh
doctor that has cured
more cases of catarrh
than all the catarrh
specialists on earth.
In the $1.00 box which
contains the Hyomel
outfit, YOU will find a
little hard rubber vest
pocket.inhaler.
Into this inhaler you
. ,ouria few drops of Hy-
omei. Then all you have
to do is breathe through
the little inhaler, either
through the nose or
mouth, according 10
where the catarrh IS
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-12-26
Or. C. L. WAKEFIELD.

Specialist in animal surgery, if that
switcher bothers you I know how to
make a pleasant driver and double the
value of your horse: let me explain. 1t
Is worth while.
Phone 324-13, Augusta.
dec7 d1mot
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-12-26

Mrs. F. W. Lawry and daughter.
Miss V. w. Lawry Of Lewiston, who
had been the guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
w. Il. Lawry on West Crescent street.
returned home Sunday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-12-26

Deputy Forest Commissioner and
Mrs. Charles w. Curtis left Saturday
morning for their home in Erewer
where they will pass the Christmas
holidays with relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-12-26

Friends Of r Charles Thompson of
Portland, formerly of Augusta, will be
interested to learn that he is now con-
nected with Keith's theatre in Port
land in the capacity of electrician.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-12-26

The meeting Of the Mems Club of
the universalist church which was to
have been held this evening, has been
postE oned to Monlay evening, Jan. 3
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-12-26
ANNUAL MEETING.

The Annual meeting of the stockholders
Of the State Trust Company will be held
St., Augusta, Maine, on Tuesday, Jan.
TO- 1Nll. at II o'clock A. M.
declgd3W GEO. c. LIBBY. Clerk.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-12-26

The annual Christmas festival of the
Free BAPTIST Sunday School will occur
at o'clock tonight. All members are
requested to attend.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-12-26

Clyde Smith of Skowhegan was in
the city Saturday on his way home
from Boston. making the trip in his
touring car.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-12-26

Secretary of State Carmi A. ThOmp
son of Ohio. whose home in Ironton,
Ohio, Saturday announced the accep-
taace from President Taft of the Of
fee of assistant secrtary of the in
terror. His salary will be s450r.
Thompson's term expires Jan. 8. He
was twice elected secretary Of state
follow ing one term AS Speaker Of the
House Of Representatives Of Ohio.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-12-26

Calathe Lodge, K. of p, will hold it's
regular meeting next Wednesday eve
ming for the election of officers and all
members are requested to be present
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-12-26

A. f. Purinton and son Solon of Wa
torv1lle will be the Christmas guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. F. B. Purinton on
Green street.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-12-26
AAik

Ralph Kicker formerly of Augusta
but now connected with the Portland
Athletic Club, passed Christmas at his
hime in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-12-26

Mr.. and Mrs. Chester E. Hammond
left Saturday for Boston to spend the
Holidays with relatives in Dorchester,
Mass
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-12-26
NORTH AUGUSTA.

christmas was observed at the
,fethodist church Friday evening with
, christmas tree we'll laden with
reau,ifrl gifts and Christmas dacora :
,inns. Much credit is due Miss Army
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-12-26

Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Pottle of Gardi-
ner passed Christmas in this city, the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. William Cor
oett. Sxa;S
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-12-26

Rosco Witham formerly of Augusta,
but now connected with the Southern
Massachusetts Telephone Co, is pass
ing weeks vacation in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-12-26

Friends of Miss Bessie Jarvis, who is
i'll at her home on Water street, will
be glad to hear that she is improving.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-12-26

Mr.. and Mrs. Hyman Chernowsky
left on train 334 Sunday afternoon
for a short trip to Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-12-26
Knees Became Stiff
-;v. Years of Severe Rheumatism

Eive Years OF Severe Kneumaf18m
The cure of Henry ]. Goldstein, IA
parton Street, Boston, Mass, is anoth-
na' d. victory by Hoods Sarsaparilla.
This This great medicine has succeeded in
many cases where others have utterly
failed. Mr.. Goldstein says: Il suf-
kared from rheumatism five years, it
i,ont me from business and caused ex-
nrnciating pain. My knees would be-
oome as stiff as steel. l tried many
,oedicines without relief, then took
Wood's Sarsaparilla, soon felt much
hstter. and now consider myself en-
,;rely cured. / recommend Hoods"
Get it today In usual liquid form or
ohoeolated tablets called SarsatabS,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-12-26
Daily kennebec Journal
Telephone 1875.
LOCAL BRIEFS

Miss Emma r. Flynt Of Dexter is
the Christmas guest, of Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles F. Fiynt of Union street.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-12-26

when YOU breathe HYOMEl you
breathe a powerful yet soothing, anti
septic air. which as it passes over the
unnamed and germ ridden membrane
penetrates every fold and creyice, and
oes'roEs germs completely.
Webster Webster e. Co. and by druggists every
re mnere to cure catarrh. cough. colds,
Snp, and sore throat. or money back
ri ipoid and guaranteed in Waterville by
Jackson Bros
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-12-26

Mr.. and Mrs. Hyman Chernowsl4y
left Sunday for Boston, on combined
business and pleasure trip.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-12-26

Everett stone was passenger on
train lo2 Saturday afternoon. Going 10
Boston for Il few days.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-09-20
STERN TALKS OF
new BUILDING
PROBABLE THAT COMMERCIAL
CLUB WILL OCCUPY ENTIRE
SECOND STORY = ELKs MAY
HAVE THEIR HALL IN THE
THIRD STORY OF BUILDING.

In speaking OF what wousl be done
regarding the reconstruction of the
buildings recently burned belonging to
Max and Alex Stern, the former
gentleman said this afternoon that he
would not know until the latter part
Of the week just what kind of struc-
ture that they would erect.
If the commercial club wishes to
take the entire second door of the
building we will build 1t especially
for them and according to plans that
will embody any features that they
wish to have in their quarters" sadd
Max Stern. We have offered the
Elks lodge the opportunity of securing
the proposed third floor Of the build
ing and if they see fit to accept our
proposal the new building will go one
story higher than the old and the E'ks
will be given the entire third floor for
themselves"
AS yet there are no definite plans
for the reconstruction OF the building
but as soon as these organizations
decide what they desire to do in re-
gard TO locating the plan of construc-
ton for the edifice will be known.
Work on the rebuilding will be COM
menced just as soon as 1t is known
what will be done by the proposed
tenants
Prize s. Co. will again occupy the
large ground floor room which will
be especially fitted UP for their use.