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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-12

year. The capitalization Of siyty-sev-
en- industrial enterprises, amounting
to s3.o42. o00.cHo, IS held by 1850
stockholders; q year ago the same
companies had a capital Of s2.930. 0O0,-
600 held in the names of S99,l56 stock
holders.
Interesting changes have taken
place during the current year, in
creases by certain Companies being
offset by decreases in others. A
glance at the industrial list brings
out the fact that the Steel Corpora
ton easily leads all others with 115,.
600 stockholders. gain Of about IT,
600 over 1909 and by far the largest
number. ever recorded. The American
Telephone Company is second with
4o.2S4. against 31.702 last year, 4 gain
OF 1852, due in part to an expansion
In the company's enormous ramlfica
tons. American Sugar occupies third
place with 19.436. n gain during the
twelve month OF 1901. Amalgamated
follows with 1862. but this company
twelve months ago had q total OF &c.
a5s, there having been, therefore. 4 de-
crease Of 1897. Western Union, tho
off from 1888 to 1888, 4 loss of 420.
american Wooden can boast of l2.000
stockholders, the Pullman Company
has 11,l4S and American Smelling TO-
CO.. This completes the list of indus
trial corporations having 10000 stock
holders or upwards, although n few
companies. including American Car &
Foundry, General Electric and United
States Smelling. just fail to reach five
figures.
Pennsylvania easily leads the rail-
roads in point Of tho length Of its
stockholders list. 1t has today Ca
months; Pennsylvania is TO the rail-
roads what the Steel Trust is to the
industrials. There is long drop be-
tween Pennsylvania and the next on
the list; namely. the Canadian Pacific,
which is more OF an International loan
than 4 Canadian-owned enterprise. 1t
has no fewer than 1871 stockholders.
1t may occasion some surprise to
learn that Atchison. among the strict
ly American roads, follows PennSyl-
wanna; one year ago /. had 23,,Sl, but
this year there has been O. gain of
43i2, bringing the total up to g. 22.
New York Central is the only other
system to reach 10000; its exact total
is 20lG2, against 1922, an increase OF
no less than 1910. Union Pacific close
ly follows with 1898. or 2517 over 1909
Another Hartman road comes next,
namely. Southern Pacific, with 1886,
up 1867 since November OF last year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-12

u While n New York crusade Is going
to rescue night messenger boys
-om tho corrupting influences of Wis
S to the dives and dens OF great
ity in the darkest hours of its sins.
4 new discovery has been made-that
andy shops, which lure the street
hid to worse things. outnumber the
aioons in the more congested dis
riots Of lower New York City. 1t has
cen shown by statistics that have
cen collected. by various philan-
'hropic societies that while their par
nts are being enticed to the liquor
hops. the children of the slums are
subjected to the attractions
Il soda, ices cream and lollypop par
OTIS that make for their depraving.
Moving pictures as well as unclean
andy are working sure moral destruc-
ion to the youth Of the tenement dis
ricts. 1t IS .claimcd. When the dan
,ers OF traffic to the street aaurchin
lrc countetstn on this scientific analy-
is OF conditions. the world begins to
Wonder how-iv IS that 50 many chit
Iren survive the stress Of rearing ln
Es poorer quarters sef g great city,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-12
The Bible for Immigrants.

Every immigrant. it is said. who
lands at Ellis Island, is supplied with
4 free copy of the Scriptures in his
own native tongue, no matter whence
he comes. This book is often the only
one that the Immigrant has or is able
to read upon his arrival here, in the
midst of a strange people and a
strange language; and surely no book
could give the newcomer more COM
fort or hope or confidence than this
welcome to our shores. Yet how in
consistent 1t seems that We offer at
once to n foreigner as the beginning
OF his American education. what We
50 carefully eschew from our own ed
ucational course!
To look at the question squarcly on
paper, what is it that We dread in the
study Of the bible in our schools? We
cannot fear that the student Of it will
learn thereby to break the law; to
show less regard for proper govern
ment: to receive false ideals Of JUS
ticc or humanity, or courtesy, or re-
gard for tho rights Of others There
is nothing in the New Testament that
conflicts with the highest type of rec
Saviour We're pure, wise, ennobling.
and. entirely irrespective OF their
great purpose. They are better adap-
, ted to the cOmpletest equipment OF
each student for the highest develop
nent of character and capabllty for
service in life than any teaching that
can be substituted by any person or
any country or any SGT Of laws or
past experience.
We all believe in short cuts in math-
cmatlcs, and ruicl, methods of reach
ing educational results. Why omit
this rule in teaching-school children
rs early as possible the precepts
taught by our SAVIOUR? Ia.
It may be urged that children are
taught the Bible at home. This is not
| the case in every homo. and it is far
better that those who have these adj
vantages share such knowledge with
; their playlnates than that all should
receive the impression that Christian
/ ity and its principles are topics that
| important for them to study, thereby
leaving them n restricted choice of
/ subjects fer conversation, including
evil.
The truth Of the matter seems to be
that people have considered that some
particular creed was of more impor-
lance than Christianity itself; that
the fringe of the garment was moro
| important than the robe itself, regard
less of the moral weather. 1t may be
that parents have realized that they
could not explain to the child why
their own creed was right and an
others wrong. This is not necessary,
neither should creeds be taught in
school. Christ's words themselves, in
( their entirety, teach the only creed
that 1t is necessary for n child to
know. When the child becomes older
| he may, if inclined to do so, divide
and subdivide his Biblical knowledge
as he chooses, but the mathematical
total of Christ's words will be the
sum OF their component parts, and
comprise all necessary religious prin-
! ciples.
With this foundation child will
naturally choose the finest materials
In every branch Of learning to com
pletc his educational structure and To
equip himself for the greatest possible
service in his life work.
Children Cry
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-12

In Stanhopc. N. j., q colony Of beav-
IS and a. force of landscape archi-
cts have, been trying 70 carry out
so separate plans for bcautifying
10 landscape. The worsuncn destroy
I the dam built ny the beavers in
der to erect on the same spot an
aposing structure of stone and con-
'ete in forming IN attractive artifi-
al pond. Then the beavers took n
i'm. and Built another land larger
am below the masonry structure,
hich, shortly after its completion.
from sight. The builders
70 now trying to find consolation in
le thought that they have much
rger pond than they had at first
tanned ana are apparently willing
} conccde the victory to the beavers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-12

used IN purifying the
ter of the city at Niagara Falls.
T., having been used in such large
antilles that the taste is plainly
lin boiIed water and even
ten and coffee. the board Of health
81 DO asked by the board of trade
discover ii, that chemical Is inJuri-
8 70 tho people drinking the water
ondcr Why they didn't include this
their corcthoughts: Possibly tho
igencies ef the case demanded quick
ton, y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-12

Scoring one Of the longest runs ever
aeduied for standard Pullman
leper, cars of that description will be
lached to the new Southern Pacific
inns making the run from Houston to
I. Pacific coast which will be inau-
rated December II. These drawing
pm sleepers will go from Houston all
, way to Seattle, Wash, without
lnge and win cover a total of 3446
les. In nosether country in the
rid could such straight mileage
ledule be arranged.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-12

There has been In operation in the
" Of Houston, Texas, schools for the
st five yclrs a plan for obtaining
nds for the extension Of school H.
aries which is now attracting much
tention throughout tho country.
tch Thanksgiving the pupils arc
ked to make 4 donation to the libra
fund and the response has been
nothing OF q surprise. This year
o pupils contributed a total Of s7sl.-
/. None Of the schools dropped be-
W SEQ and one negro donated over
0. "a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-12

'Thesc are the problems Whcr" ncd-
icine infringes upon history and these
are the Illustrations Of the philosophy
which is only open to the medical
thinker. How many times do the most
important historical developments al
pear to depend upon small physical
causes? There is. for example. the case
OF the revocation of the Edict of
history or France has been profoundly
modified, because by that action there
were driven forth the Huguenots.
Nov, how came Louis XIV, who
had always held out upon this point.
10 give way at last to the pressure OF
Nine. de Maintenon and his clerical
advisers? The answer lay in one o
his moiar teeth. 1t is historical that
he had for some months bad tothachc.
carries, abscess of the jaw and finally n
sinus which required operation. ANA il
was at this time. when he was path
ologically abnormal and irritable. that
he took the step which has modiflcG
history Great results may depend
upon kings jaw or statcsman's a.
gnstion. -kansas City Journal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-12
Maine Gossip
The Ihree Cherry Trees.

There were three cherr7r' trees once
Grew In q garden all shady.
And there for delight
OF SO gladstone q sight
Walked q most beautiful LADY
Dreamed 4 most beautiful lady
Birds In Its branches did sing.
Blackbird and throstle and linnet:
But she walking there
Was by far. the most fair.
Lovelier than all else within it.
Blackbrd and throstle and linhct
But blossoms to berries do come.
All hanging on stalks light and slender:
And one long summers day
Charmed that lady away,
With VOWS sweet and merry and tender,
A lover with voice low and tender.
Moss and llchen those green branches
deck,
Weeds nod in its paths green and shady ;
Yet a light footstep seems
Still to haunt there In dreams
The ghost OF that beautiful lady,
That happy and beautiful lady,
Walter lie Ia Mare.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-12

Il is always the chap with the short
u of 1T who, advocates equality
slcago News. ffss ~ a{t
Ie certainly has q clearer vision Of
than the man who does. not look
that direction. 1t Is q subject that
}nctimes appears to belong only to
) "To whom 1t may concern" variety.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-12

Familiarity breeds no press notl-
I" says Miles Poindexter. IAN in
.gency and no rest makes Jack n
pr feature In the newspapers" The
aonel is resting.-Boston Transcript.
And some others would save them
YES friends and money IL they would
low suit. 4.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-12
III. Good Old Times.

Good times? What times? These timcs
are ours!
Borne with through days and nights,
sun and gloom and showers;
Old times have left to us all they had 10
Those times VIC dream about these times
we live!
Here is tho struggle now. close beside
the door;
Strike out for truth and riGht-what can
you do more?s
Here Is the man who strives, spent with
many n blow.
Dream not Of heroes dead; this man we
know.
Old times. good times. passed into the
This Is the day to ne. working in the
light.
Dear as was yesterday. though Its mem
cries shine, >
That was another's day-this day is
mine!
Good times? All times, Each in its
degree,
But these are the wondcr-days. tho times
made for me!
Shaping the days to come by their Ton
and strife.
Those times for dream and hope--these
times for life.
Marion Couthouv Smith.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-12

4 that message had given all the
Edit to 4 shining predecessor how
lch better it would have been re-
we'd In some quarters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-12

It Is the narrow heart
alone which does not
grow; tho wide ono be-
comes larger with the
lapse of years.-Jcan Paul
Richter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-12

No verdict was rendered at the re-
cent fire inquest held at Old Orchard
upon the two fires in which the cot
tase and bath house Of J.. Y. Cote OF
Biddeford and the private residence Of
Wesley G.. Smith were destroyed.
1t is believed by some people at Old
Orchard and Ocean Park that q fire
bug is operating in the vicinity. A
mysterious attempt was made n year
or so ago to set fire to the Granite
State House at Ocean Park and the
cause Of some other fires in that To-
cahty has never been satisfactorily
established.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-12

sigotry's pet anathema Is reaction
l." If you don't agree With US,
Ire it. N--r.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-12

By calling the bluff Of some far
rthwest cities the population is still
ow tho 100000. 900 mark
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-12

Wonder which one Of those reports
Finger believes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-12

The Central Maine General Hospital
OF Lewiston at its recent business
meeting reelected the old officers.
Resolutions were presented upon the
bequest Of $4,000 to the institution by
the late James Munroc Of Auburn. +.
i. Callahan. member of the building
committee told Of the new wing now
being built. which will be five stories
high and win connect the castcrlT and
westerly wings. About $500 has been
spent Oh Il.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-12

The gasoline cruiser Sheldrake Of tho
Maine Sea and Shore Fisheries depart
ment was at Portland last week in
search OF seed Holsters for the United
States government hatchery at Booth
bay. The Sheldrake is taking the place
of the United States Fish Commission
steamer Gannett, which Is hauled up for
month. Capt. Packard of the Shell
drake Is OF the opinion that great
many short or nine-inch Holsters arc
being taken into Massachusetts from
Maine by lobster fishermen engaged in
the lobster business along the York
county shore.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-12

Samuel l.. Clemens Of Hiram has
sold the Bucknell farm to Wi'Nam NJ.
Tucker Of Steep Falls. Tho farm ia
OF historic interest as upon it stands
The Oldest house in Hiram, being built
IN 1872 by SirAon Bucknell, one of the
'irst settlers Ct Hiram. Once in the
history Of this old landmark the house
was. struck by lightning and an old
wall clock securely Fastened to tho
wall was wrenched from its place ana
thrown across the room and carefully
placed right end up on the floor with
out stopping the swing of the long nn-
dulum. But two persons have ever
been born in this house during the
many years in which it has stood.
Mary. daughter Of Simon Buckncn,
and Thomas S. Clemens, son Of the
recent owner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-12

Bethany Congregations! Church OF
South Portland has during the past 10
years paid the debt Of $4,000, which
hung over the church at the time the
society commenced to worship In ii.
and also q loan Of $780, besides finish
ing the auditorium and making neces-
sary repairs. ~ thriving Ladies' Aid
Society assisted greatly in this debt
raising.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-12

The Rockiard station of the Stand
ard Oil Co, near the old Maine Cen
trail depot. will be abandoned within
the coming year and Il new group of
buildings erected on Atlantic street
between Marine and Lawrence. The
appropriation has been made and the
cost is estimated at about $50. 900 The
land upon which tho plant will be To-
Gated is known as the Roosen prop
crty row owned by the Francis Cobb
Co.. and it is expected that construc-
ton Will begin early in 1911. The new
location is chosen with 4 view to sup
plying the Rockland station by means
Of tank steamers, oil being pumped
directly from the steamers at Attain
tic wharf. It is believed that small
tank steamer will be permanently
connected with this station. which
will supply Camden and the island
towns.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-12

". G. Hunton of Readtcld, who is the
president Of the Maine state Dairymen's
Association and the Maine Seed Improve
mont Association, both which orGaniza-
lions net in Augusta last week. has been
assured Of much support in his candl-
dacy for the position Of commissioners Of
agriculture ad was frequently alluded to
by speakers Mt the banquet of the Dairy
mems Association as the next commits
sioner OF agriculture. He would be n
good man for the position but 1t Is said
that the leaders OF the party feel that
oh Of the good plums cannot be given TO
Kennebec county and that the Office is
likely to SO to some man from Some
other section of the State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-12

Of % years, who was seriously injured 4
few days ago by n fan from q Boston
street car, is reported TO have had love
affair with Fred Studley. a Rockland
plumber. which had resulted in the girl
leaving the home of her married sister
in Roxbury because Of opposition to the
marriage. The girl will recover from the
Fjuries received In the accident
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-12

Nyron Smith and Lyle Moore OF
skoWhcgan captured a deer Tuesday
while skating and had for weapons
only polo clubs and a 'jackknife. The
animal was buck deer and was ly-
ing down on the ice when first seen
by the two young men who were on
skates. He plunged TO get away when
he saw the skaters but Smith skated
IN close to the animal and with a ire
r:cudous jump on his skates landed
close to the deer and struck him ovet
the head Will, polo club. The blow
stunned him and he fell to the ice af-
ter which Moore cut the deer's throat
With iackkuife. The animal dressed
about 156 pounds and was the largest
one that has been killed in Skowhe-
gan this year. .
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-12
Children CRY
FOR FLETCHER'S
GAS TO r.! e.
AUGUSTA LODGE DIRECTORY

TRINITY CoMMANDERY, NO. 2. X.
7. Stated conclave at Masonic Temple
Friday. Dee. l6. at 10 p. NJ. Al So
lourning fraters cordially invited to at
tend.
POWER S. MOONEY. Z. q.
THOS. f. BODICE Recorder
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-12-21

lsh state board of trade is asking
for members at $40 per member per
year. If the response to the appeal is
sufficiently encouraging permanent or
ganization will be formed. The com.
mittee thinks that membership Of at
least 800 should be secured within
two years. This seems to be a moderate
estimate and it is to be hoped that it
may be realized. No merchant or bus
mess man, farmer, hotel or boarding
house keeper should hesitate about join
ing an organization which has SO adj
mirable purpose in view. 1t would be
money well spent and would bring good
returns. The only possible question
would be as to the manner in which
the project was handled and the make
up Of the committee is the best assur-
ance that could be had that there will
be no trouble on that score. We hope
to hear early reports to the effect that
subscriptions are pouring in to the COM
mittee in ample numbers.-B Burlington
Clipper.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-12-21
Courage.

How often does it come to a man to
wonder what courage really is. Is a
brave man always brave? Can the
wicked be really bravel Can a coward
be really good? Each new definition
and description Of courage is seized upon
BY all the public which has so far failed
to solve this psychological problem. In
the January Adventure II. ID. Couzens,
describing a mutiny, puts the following
words into r sailors mouth:
"He stood there, looking around from
face to face, and when his eyes looked
into mine / could see there lot OF
things / didn't have myself and wished
| did. There was cold courage. way
down where you can't shake il. and edu-
cation and understanding, and somehow,
though / knew Billy Englehart, marked
me down with the rest Of the gang, I
was glad he was aboard. I felt that
somehow he would handle things now,
and that he would play the game right.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-12-21
GRoToN.

Mrs Stephen Thurston and daughter
Edith, went to Montpelier Tuesday.
Rev and Mrs. P. A. Smith went to
Morrisville Monday to pass the week.
Mrs +. F. Clark, who has been i'll
for the past week is somewhat improved,
Mrs. Martha Colby and daughter,
Flora, Of Fairlee are visiting relatives
here and at Topsham,
Mr.. and Mrs. W. w. Pillsbury and
children are spending few days with
relatives in Montpelier.
A. G. Welch went to Wells River Mon
day to visit HE son, Aaron, who is re-
ported i'll with typhoid fever.
{. J. FergIs ~ of Burlington spoke
at the Methodist ehur1h Sunday in the
interest Of the Anti-Saloon league.
Miss Reta Wolcn % Goidard seminary,
Pare, is spending th toilday vacation
at the home of her PARENTS, Mr.. and
Ms r. G. Welea.
Mrs Emma ]. Clark went to st.
Johnsbury Tuesday. Mrs. ]. 7. Darling
abd Mrs. l. 0. Kicker spent the same
day at Wells River and Woodswlle,
n. II.
Ralph Smith left saturday for Bos
ten, where he expected to leave yester.
day for 0rmoRd Beach, Florida, where
he has employment as porter in one
OF the hotels for the winter.
B. Frank Kicker, who has been In this
vicinity for the past ten days, left Sat.
urday for his home at Hartford, Conn.
He was accompanied by his niece, Miss
Neva Kicker, who expects to take a
commercial course at a business college
at the above named place.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-12-21
EAST BARRE.

Fred Lermond is on the sick list again.
v. E. Coleman is at his home for the
Christmas vacation.
Fred Hyland returned home Friday
night from an extended visit in New
York
The Rebekahs will hold whist party
Wednesday evening, December 81 Ev-
erybody is invited. Members OF the
order are requested TO bring sandwiches,
There will be sliddo dance in the
opera house hall, East Barre, Friday
evening, December %. Dancing from 8
to 3. Oyster supper served by ladies
of the n E. o. P. in the Odd Fellows
hall. First-elass music. Admission 70
cents Come and have the time of your
life and then some.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-12-21
GRANITEvILLE.

There will be skiddo dance in the
opera house hall, East Barre, Friday
evening, December %. Dancing from s
to g. Oyster supper served by ladies
of the n. E. o. p in the Odd Fellows
hall. First-elass music. Admission 70
cents, ladies free. Come and have the
time of your life.
For Rent--Four nice tenements in
Shepard clearinghouse win be ready
January /, 1911. Inquire of Donald
Smith or A. A. Smith, or phone 1902.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-12-21
Wants to Help Someone.

For thirty years J. F. Boyer of Fertile,
Mo, needed help and couldn't find il.
That's why he wants TO help someone
now. Suffering 50 long himself. he feels
for all distress from backache, nervous
ness, loss Of appetite, lassitude and kid
ney disorders He shows that Electric
Bitters work wonders for such troubles.
Five bottles he writes. wholly curea
me, and now I am wen and hearty" It's
also positively guaranteed for liver trou-
bic, dyspepsia, blood disorders, female
complaints and malaria. Try them. SOC
at the Red Cross Pharmacy.