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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-26
DRESDEN.

The Senior class of Bridge Academs
held supper Friday evening at the
Cedar Grove school building. Games
were played during the evening and
dancing participated in.
Mrs. Cora Gahan who has been car
ing for Ruth Reed at West Dresden has
returned home.
Mrs. Thomas Foss and family are to
leave town this week for Massachu-
sets where they will reside in the flu
ture, Mr.. Foss having employment
there.
Owing to the inclemency of the
weather the dance that was to have
been held Saturday evening at the
Grange hall was postponed.
The funeral of Mrs. Morris Blinn
took place Sunday afternoon The re-
mains We're carried to Pittston and
placed in the family lot.
Earl Rittall is working for L. john
son this spring.
Miss Emma Call who has been very
Ill is improving very rapidly.
John Rittall left town this week for
Woolwieh, where he is to live with
Worril Reed and family.
Miss Harriette Sheldon returned to-
Everett Mass, Sunday after spending
her vacation with her mother. Mrs.
Sarah Sheldon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-26
The Railroad Commissioners.

Railroad Commissioners Frank Keiz-
er of Rockland and John A. Jones of
Lewiston were at the State House
Tuesday. They came here expecting
to go to Waterville to attend the hear
ing upon the petition for locating a
new road across the Maine Central
Railroad tracks in the vicinity of the
Waterville Iron Works. 1t was found
that the hearing could not be held upon
account of the failure Of the petition
ers. the municipal officers of Water
vile. to properly advertise it and it is
now expected that the hearing will be
held May Il.
Railroad Commissioners Keller and
Jones will go to York Corner Wednes-
day TO view the change of location
asked of the tracks of the Atlantic
Shore Line Railway. a hearing upon
this location will be held at Portland,
probably May 3.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-26
WAYN E.
~, !

Alfred S. Smith has purchased the
Lucif,n Berry place and Mr.. and Mrs.
Smith will commence housekeeping
there about May |. Mr. Smith worked
for Tudor Jennings about Is years and
his many friends are glad to have him
locate in town.
The nights are still cold hut things
are beginning to look springlike. The
early birds are here. Augustus Wen
dali has planted peas. He always
has an early garden. The cold weather
has prolonged the sap season. Fred
Morrill, has done quite business
maHihS maple syrup.
few farmers have started the
pillow and harrow, but not much
farming has been dCne yet
The Evangelistic meetings of Rev.
Mr.. Walsh nave been well attended
and of much interest and value
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-26
SEED IMPROVEMENT.
Department of Agriculture Begins
Wednesday to Send Out Seeds.

The department of agriculture will
begin Wednesday to send out seed
I'm accordance with the plans of the
department of agriculture and the
Maine Seed Improvement Association,
which have been previously outlined
iii the Journal The department of
agriculture has already received appli-
cations for II sample of oats. "a 10
ear lots of corn and IL lots of wheat.
These seeds are to be planted unde.
the direction of the department OF
agriculture and each recipient is re-
quested to make report of the growth
and results obtained in his expert
mental plot.
In addition to this work done in
cooperation with the department OF
agriculture the members of the Maine
Seed improvement Association arc
making plans to continue the work of
improving plants which was begun
last year. The Association is trying
to produce strains of seed adapted to
Maine soil and that will give larger
yield. resist disease and breed true
10 type.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-26
DEEDS, NOT WORDS.
Augusta People Have Absolute Proof
of Deeds at Home.

It's not words but deeds that prove
true merit.
The deeds of Doan's Kidney Pills,
For Augusta kidney sufferers.
Have made their local reputation.
= Proof lies in the testimony of Au-
gusta people who have been cured to
stay cured.
A. B. Sibley. ~ Moves Place, Au-
gusta Me, says: "Since l first recon-
mend Doan's Kidney Pills through
the ltd papers some six years ago
/ have been constantly advising my
friends and acquaintance who have
complained of kidney trouble to give
, this remedy trial In every case
where my advice has been needed,
prompt relief and lasting cures have
been effected. My previous testimon-
ial was based on my personal expert
ence Doan's Kidney Pills cured me
of backache which had caused me a
great dea' of trouble for ten years.
The cu;e proved permanent and for
that reason / am pleased to again
recommend Doans Kidney Pills
For sale by all dealers. Price 50
cents Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo,
New York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember f.1e name-Doans- and
take no other
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-26
SUPERFLU0US HAIR
Why Not Shave It OFF? If You Do Il
Right, 1t Does 1t Better Than Most
Depilatories.

1ou might just as we'll shave as use a
pasty substance which is 10 be applied 10
remove superfuous hair. This simply re-
moves the surface hair: therefore the
erect is the same as shaving only the
razor Is more convenient and takes il off
cleaner. OF course. it does not matter
winch way you do it: you only remove
the surface hair, which will return
stronger after each removal. The same
applies to other worthless comnounds
and so-called liquid cures" De Miracle
IS not like these 1t is the only method
that gives proof that 1t is absolutely
non-polsonouS. safe and sure You are
not asked to buy 1t on our BARE WORD.
1t Is the onlv preparation of its kind
which Is endorsed by physicians, sur
ICONS. dermatoiogists. medical journals,
prominent magazines and newspapers
Remember. the longer you use such
the stronger the hair will grow and the
harder it will be to remove it. De Mira
Gle Is sold at all good stores, including
BoWditch. Webster & Co.
NO honest dealer will offer YOU sub
sttute on which he makes more profit
We will send YOU 52-page booklet con-
tanning full information concerning this
| remarkable treatment. You should read
TINS booklet before you try anything
Write to the De Miracle Chemical Co.
! Dept. 9. 1905 Park ave-, New York, sin.nlv
| be mailed sealed. at once.
Note-All readers of this paper who IRE
| afflicted with superfinous hair growths
| are strongly advised to write for infor-
| nation concerning this wonderful meth
| cd. which is endorsed the World over
| by eminent authorities, who have made
lifelong study OF this subject.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-26
Chapped Hands Quickly
and Easily Relieved
A Little Mentholatum Works Wonders.


Nothing is more annoying and yet
more easily prevented than chapped
skin. If the skin on your hands or
face is chapped. wash thoroughly be-
fore retiring, using pure mild soap.
Then apply Mentholatum literally to
the chapped parts. Mentholatum is
soothing. healing and will keep the skin
entirely free from ehapping.
MENTHOLATUM is one of the best
and most favorably known household
preparations. During the 20 years
that it has been on the market, it has
been extensively used and recommend
ed by physicians, and today Mentho-
latum is the standard household rem
edy in millions of homes.
1t is excellent for all inhammations
cold sores, burns. cuts, etc.
The Mentholatum Co. of Buffalo, n
Y, would be very glad to send YOU a
free sample if you write for, it. A
postal will do. Mentholatum is on
sale in 25c. and soc. opal Jars i'm prac-
tically every drug store in the United
States.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-26
Friday evening, July Il. reception

Friday. evening", July H., reception
VIII be given. - 80
Rev. Charles O. Bemies, of McCel-
landtown, Pa, has been secured to
conduct the rural social life course.
Rev. Mr.. Denies has had large prac-
teal experience in dealing with the
problems he will discuss and the. Uni
versity is fortunate in securing his as
sistance. The formal announcement
will be ready for distribution within a
few days and will lie forwarded on re-
quest.
Letters of inquiry should be ad-
dressed to the College of Agriculture,
Or3no, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-26
SENDING OUT CHECKS.
Treasury Department Finds Plenty of
Work at Present.

The treasury department finds plen-
ty OF work to do at present. notMith-
standing that the State tax is rot be-
ing committed this year in April. as
is usually the custom. State Treasurer
Singleton is at this time busy send
ing out checks for the warrants signed
at the last two meetings
Warrants amounting to $4,000 were
signed at the last Council meeting and
those to the amount of 100000 at the
meeting preceding that. The total
number of checks to be sent out will
be between 1000 and 1900 and all Will
be taken care of before the end of
the week. The warrants cover bills
for the months of December. January,
February and March.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-26

The removal of two old and large
willow trees from the road side ia
front of the Hanson Homestead, So
called. has added very much to the hp
pearance of this good farm.
Wesley Williams of Farmiagdale
was in this town Saturday looking
after cows
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-26

Grattan Co, organized at Portland
for the purpose of owning, leasing and
operating restaurants, with $4,000
capital stock, OF which nothing is paid
in. officers President. Frederic j.
Laughlin of Portland; treasurer,
George NJ. Seiders of Portland. Ger
tifcate filed April %, 1911.
Harris Drug Co, organized at
Boothbay Harbor for the purpose of
carrying on a general wholesale and
retail drug business, with $4,000 CAPT
tai stock, of which $4,000 is paid in.
Officers: President. L. Nj. Harris or
Boothbay Harbor; treasurer, +. II.
Harris of Boothbay Harbor. Certifi-
cate filed April "a, 1911.
Boston Canadian Mining and Milling
Co., organized at Portland for the pur-
pose of carrying on general mining
business, with 100000 capital stock. of
which nothing is paid in. Officers:
President, Robert T. Whitehouse of
Portland: treasurer, Albert S. Wood
man of Portland. Certificate filed
April pa 1911
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-26
MAINE CIVIL ENGINEERS
File Articles of lncorporation-Unio
League of Greenville.

Two corporations Tuesday filed ar
ticles of incorporation at the Office of
the secretary of State under the pro-
visions OF Chapter 81 of the Revised
Statutes, which provides for the in
corporation of scientific. sociable. liter
AIRY and charitable organizations.
One of these corporations is the
Maine Society of Civil Engineers,
which was formed last winter but had
not been incorporated until Tuesday.
The purposes of the corporation are
defined as. "The professional improve
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-26
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'.BIBLE. STUDIES.
GODS PITY FOR THE HEATHEN.
Jonah 3:5 to 4:11-April 80.

Go ye, therefore, and teach all ma
items. Matt. 2S:19.
Skeptics have long been inclined 10
treat the story of JonahS eXperien-
ces i'm the belly of the great fish as u
seamans yarn. Many puipiteers even
laugh at the account of Jonah's eX-
periences as suitable only for the cred
lilous and not for wise, higher Crit
les" Nevertheless, the Great Teacher
refers to Jonah and his experiences in
the belly of the ereat fish, and those
who believe the Scriptures will seek
no better ground for their -aith in the
story than this. Nor is Jonah's &C
count without a considerable parallel.
One of the New York journals recently
gave a detailed account, profusely IL
lustrated showing how d sailor, over
board. was swallowed by - great SUI
phur whale" but after several hours
escaped, his skin made purplish from
the action of the digestive fluids of the
whales stomach.
SO far as we know. Jonah's case was
the only one in which any one spant
PARTS of three DAYS and nights in the
belly of a fish. True, the threats of
the majority of whales seen, too small
to admit a man. We remember, how
ever, that they are quite elastic. The
great sulphur variety is OF enormous
size and is said To have d throat capa-
ole OF swallowing a skiff much larger
than RAN and less flexible,
Besides. The Bible description of the
matter tells us specially that God pre-
l.o.ed a great fish No one who has d
Proper appreciation of the powers Of
the Almighty would question for an
instant the ability of God to prepare a
special fish. either at the moment or,
fcrel moving JonaE's course, long in
advance. The exceptional character Of
Jonahs experience constituted him a
type Of Jesus, who in death, was
swallowed up of the earth. as was Jo-
nah by the fish: and as our Lord was
liberated from ms prison-house, SO
WAS Jonah
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-26
Governor Arrives in New York.

Governor Plaisted arrived Tuesday
in New York upon the steamer City
of Savannah. He will visit in New
York few days and will return the
last of the week to Augusta. Accord
ing to reports received at the Capitol
the trip has been of great physical
benefit to the Governor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-26
Goes to WASHINGTON.

State Superintendent of Schools
Payson smith left Tuesday for Wash
ington, where he will attend meet
ing of the National Committee on Uni
form School Records and Statistics.
He was accompanied by Mr.. Allan.
clerk in the educational department.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-26
New Corporations,

T.e following corporations have filed
ce, .ificates of organization at the office
of the secretary of State:
International Accessories Manufac-
turing CO.. organized at Portland foi
the purpose of manufacture and sale OF
motors. engines and motor vehicles
with 81 100000 capital stock, of which
nothing is paid in. officers: President
A. f. Durham of Portland; treasurer
NJ. 5. Wells of Portland. Certificate
filed April Is, 1911.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-26

Hon. Beecher Putnam of Houlton,
State insurance commissioner, was in
Portland Tuesday on business connect
ed with the department..
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-03-31
JOHN MITCHELL ISSUES
A LENGTHY STATEMENT
BY Associated Press


New York. March 30.-John Mitchell.
former president Of the United mime
Workers of America, in statement to
New York social organization has
abst made his first public reply to the
action Of the union ordering him to re-
sisn from the union or quit his $4,000
81 year lob as an officer Of the Amer
ican Civic Federation. In response 10
fhis order, he gave up his place IN tue
civic federation.
sF.1 believe my union has done wrong
IN this action said Mr.. Mitchell but
fn uaraphrase an old saying. declare
5nv union may not be always right
bi,t right or wrong, my union
s1.sTn the few days since resigned
fr1ono the civic federation have heard
r. reuorted that some persons have
said that my action was not a display
Of LOYALTY to the union. but rather an
admission that I was In the wrong.
-sIt would require no high courage
for me at this time to give up my
membership in the union It was
real hardship, however. to give up my
work In the body that is trying to es-
fablish industrial peace. But 1 had no
choice. I did not give up $1,000 a year
for a little card. gave up the money
tor a principle. When I had power to
enforce similar edicts. ordered other
men to give up their money. 1t would
have been my lasting shame had I
hesitated. I hoped that my action
might be an example,
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-03-31
100000 DAILY
GOOD TURNS BY
THEBOYSCOUTS
REPORTS TO NATIONAL HEAD
QUARTERS SHOW THE INFLU-
ENcE OF A MOTTO ON THE
BoYs-MRs. JOHN NICHOLAS
BROWN HELPING THE BOY
SCOUT WORK.

There are 100000 Boy Scouts in
America That means that there are
100000 good turns done daily by Amer
lean boys. While the boys are taught
to get as much out Of the woods as
did -Huclk'' Finn and Tom Sawyer, the
idea of q daily service is impressed
upon them. They are first to be help
full to one another. courteous to
strangers. and helpful to women and
children
Hundreds OF scout masters have
sent to national headquarters reports
telling of the good turns the boys are
doing Recently in Twenty-third streer,
New York, half blind old man was
walking along near where construc-
ton work was being done. Pieces Of
lumber were being carried out of the
building. Three youngsters seeing the
old man making his way feebly along.
and fearing he might be hurt, rushed
up to him and helped him pass the
dangerous spot. When q lady asked
them If they were boy scouts they said,
Yes indeed, this is the third good turn
we have done today" Straightaway
they made a third knot In their neck
ties. William Archibald. Of 538 West
142d street, a scout master, says that
his youngsters have volunteered to
lead the blind boys to and from the
public schools.
Howard w. Baldwin, Great Barring
ton, Conn, reports that the boys are
helping their fathers at business, and
are assisting aged women to cross the
streets. Frank w. Barber, of Ames-
bury, Mass, has taught the boys to
pick up loose paper In the streets and
thus prevent runaways. E. Victor
Bigelow, of Lowell. Mass, has got the
boys to replace signs in the street, and
to give up their seats in street cars to
women.
John K. Berge. Of Bristol, Tenn, re-
ports that the boys have done good
work In stopping forest fires. Robert
d. Bussley, Centralia, Kansas, writes
that his boys are fond of doing two
things-namely, hunting possums, and
doing little turns for the poor boys
home. Frederick II. Bowen, of Spring
field. Ill, is proud that his boys daily
carry flowers to the sick in hospitals.
]. Harold Bowen Putnam, Conn, has
taught his boys to protect lumb ami
mails. Lester Brasefield, Oakland, Cal,
says his boys help people cross streets.
The scouts under T. J. Chip Of Phila-
delphia, are helping their mothers
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-03-31
Monster Parasite the Cause of Seven Years Suffering
Life Life
and and HannhD

Such is the case with Mr.. A. L.
Stearns, who resides atsNo. S12 E. Ear
ragossa street, and is a carpenter by
trade and for years was at the United
States Navy Yard. He has been con-
slant sufferer for seven years with
stomach troubles, constipation and in
different appetite sometimes ravenous,
and other times the sight of food was
nauseating; sometimes his stomach
would bloat, have belching, fluttering
of the heart, shortness Of breath.
dizzy; at times sharp. shooting pains
in back of head and back, bad breath,
tongue coated, especially in the morn
ing, memory very bad at times. AS
Mr.. Stearns said: IT have been failing
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-03-31
STOP SHIPMENT OF SEED
INTO STATE OF ALABAMA
Ry AssocIated Prea..

Montgomery, Ala, March $3.50
alarming has become the indiscrimi-
nate shipment OF cotton seed and cot
ton seed meal into Alabama from dis
tricts infected with the boil weevil
that State Commissioner Of AgricuI-
ture Reuben F. Kolb has called a
special meeting of the state board OF
horticulture to assemble IN Montgom-
cry April 4 to adopt drastic measures
for the enforcement Of the state laws
on this subject.
Commissioner Kolb declares that the
cotton industry of Alabama is being
imperiled by irregularities all over the
state and the shipment of the obiec-
tionable products is especially large
from Mississippi. Heavy penalties are
provided for such violations.
I'VE have authority" said Commits
sioner KoIb. ito prevent common car
riers from bringing the stuff into Ala
bama and we are going to read the riot
act to them"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-03-31
HEARING CONTINUES IN
THE cOCA-cOLA CASE
BY Associated Prsss.

Chattanooga, Tenn, March 3d.
When the hearing for the defense in
the coca cola case was resumed in the
federal court today, DIR. H. A. Hare,
OF Philadelphia. testified that the last
fixed the dose of caffeine
at one grain. He was one Of the COM
pliers Of this book and voted against
this and. in his own works raised from
one to four grains Caffeine is an al
kaloid from tea and coffee. 1t is a
stimulant, but its use as such is now
followed by bad results. 1t is not a
habit-forming drug and is not injurious
to health in the slightest degree, he
said.
He said the effects Of experiments on
animal organs are sometimes different
than on those Of the human system
because of the difference in diet. wit
ness said he had declined to represent
the government IN this case.
On cross-examination he admitted
that he had prepared several opinions
for the coca-cola company since this
litigation was started. He then in de-
tail gave the psychological effect of
caffeine on the human system.
DR.. w. S. Haines, Of the University
Of Chicago. told Of conducting expert
ments with eaffeine on Guinea pigs.
The pigs given caffeine showed the
same conditions as the caffeine pig
when under post mortem examination.
Dr. Samuel d. Sadtler, Of Philadel-
phia, testified that he had analysed
samples of fountain and bottle coca
cola syrup. The former showed LEO
and the bottle lis grains of caffeine
to the fluid ounce.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-03-31

with the housewor4. The tenderfeet
of Henry S. Douglas, New London,
Conn. do not accept any tips for
courtesies to strangers. ]. Herbert
Darcy, Sioux City, Ia, stationed his
boys on Halloween to protect widows
haystacks. The boys under S. N. Fos-
ter, Lincoln, Nebr., wash dishes for
their mothers.
Guy w. Gold, of Spring Valley, New
York, has charged his boys to protect
trees planted by the Civic League Re-
ports from other Scout Masters show
that the boys are doing many things
willingly and smilingly for their par
ents since they became Scouts that
they used to do grudgingly before. One
boy set free a trapped dove; another
climbed tree to rescue cat; still an
other made a speciality Of unchecking
horses, and speaking to drivers about
the harm Of high checking. w. H.
Butler, Floresville, Texas, speaking Of
the daily good turn" writes that the
boys are visiting the sick, doing little
acts of courtesy and kindness to each
other and home folks. They tie horses
for ladies', are charitable, thoughtful
Of language, run errands and help each
other; sacrinfice some pleasure, per-
form duties more cheerfully, think of
others rather than self and are kind tc
animals"
Edmond w. Fitz- Simon, The Rec
tory, Tuxedo, N. Y, writes about the
daily good turn some of the boys the
first to arise in the morning and light
the fires for their mothers. Others
again are quick to find opportunities OF
being kindly and helpful, i.e.. giving
strangers directions or carrying bur-
dens for small children or aged per-
sons"
S. L. Roy McCaw. Of Walla WaIla,
Washington, tells of scouth who car
ried cords of wood for women. R. A.
Hamilton, of 500 w. 1920 street, New
York City, reports that boy showed
his knowledge of First Aid" by ban
daging his mothers scandal arm.
Ernest A. Trabert, Pittsburg, Pa, tells
Of a boy who took charge of an in
toxicated man and saw that he got
home safely. S. G. Butcher, Redlands.
South Dakota, reports a high school
girl came to him the other day and
said: Il believe in the Boy Scout