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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-27

been found that what We're formerly
considered to be fine nets caught less
than per cent. of the actual life in
the water through which they We're
taken. The surface growth-plankton
it is ealled-consists of plants and ami
mails and these require food just as
any other plants or animals do.
The surface of the sea- is a
great floating meadows said the
speaker, and there is more vegetable
matter in it, including to the depth of
"a hundred fathoms, than ON any mead
oW or forest tract on land"
He suggested that it might be posi-
BILE to cultivate the ocean by furnish
ing to the water, perhaps by means of
sewage. some lacking elements so that
certain places might be made attrae-
tive to food fish and be economically
valuable. He noted further how at the
meeting of cold and warm currents the
life is particularly abundant. One such
place is off the elbow of Cape Cod,
and there the plants and animals con-
gregate. These small plants are the
fundamental food supply not only of
the surface larger organisms but of
those at all depths below-Boston
Transcript.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-27

There is Il peculiar insect, found in
the Malay peninsula and called the
lantern fly" which is remarkable for
its sudden leaps. made without the aid
of its wings. 1t was only after sew
eral specimens hal been captured by
European naturalists and brought west
for careful examination that it was
discovered that a curious projection on
the front of the insects head, a kind
Of nose with crease in X. was the
leaping organ. When bent back I'M
der the abdomen and suddenly re-
leased it sends the little creature fly
.-Harper's Weekly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-27

Pauline Freeman, Miss Imogene Wood.
from the Senior class; Miss Genie Rob
inson, Junior; Miss Gwendolyne SAT-
ford, Sophomore and Miss Norma
Bryant from the Freshman class
Mayor Emery O. Became was the guest
of honor The evening was passed in
a social way, interspersed with music,
vocal and Instrumental. There were
good words spoken by Mayor Beane,
Professors Holman and Wood. Later,
ice cream and cake We're served.
The boys gave a rousing vote of
thanks in appreciation of the thought
fulness of their lady friends and spe-
cialiy did the members of the baseball
team, who only a few hours previous
had allowed Cony High to run away
with them. speak words of apprecia-
ton to the ladies who had planned
such an evening in an effort to allie
viate their sorrow in defeat.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-27
$500 Reward, $500.

The readers of this paper Will be pleased
70 learn That there is at least one dreaded
disease that science has been able to cure
IN an It's stages, and that is Catarrh. Halls
Catarrh Cure is the only positive cure now
known TO the medical fraternity. Catarrh
being a constitutional disease. REQUIRES a
constitutional treatment. Halls Catarrh
Cure Is taken internally, acting directly
upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the
system, thereby destroying the foundation
of the disease, and giving the patient
strength by building up the constitution
and assisting nature in doing its work
the proprietors have SO much faith In its
curative powers that they offer One Hun,
dred Dollars for any case that 1t fails to
cure. Send for list of testimonials
Address Il. j. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, O.
Sold by all Druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for stIpa tIou
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-27
FACTS FOR CHILDREN.
Urged BY DR.. Eliot at Conference Of
Charities and Corrections.

New Haven. CT, April 26.-Discuss-
ing the social evil before the Conneeti-
cut state conference of charities and
correction last night, DR.. Charles W.
Eliot. president emeritus of Harvard,
urged a campaign of publicity to starrp
out the evil and a proper education
of mothers TO teach their children un-
tabled facts of human life,
He said in part:
Two great forces have c)nspired to
change the attitude of the public to-
ward the social evil in the last 10
years; first. the progress of preventive
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-27
HhLLOWELLL,
Senior Ladies Entertain
The High School Boys.
Handsome Addition 10 The ART
Collection by The Seniors.
Social, Society, Club and Other
Notes Personals and lettings.

The X. of p ball was the scene OF
4 most delightful gathering Wednes-
day evening, at which time the ladies
Of the Senior class Of the High school
s rendered the young men of all the
classes a reception in honor of the
baseball team. Much credit is due the
Young ladies in whose minds the af-
fair originated and for the successful
carrying out of tile entire program.
The hall never looked prettier. The
decorations We're unique and lastly
arranged. The young folks We're care
full 10 invite officials Of the High school
in order that they might see that all
things went well.
A receiving line was formed In this
We're: Superintendent O. NJ and Mrs
Holman, Principal Herbert w and
AIRS Wood From AMONG the teachers
mere aIiss Jess.ca j. Haskell and Miss
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-27
BENEFIT CONCERT

And Ball at Odd Fellows Hall, Mount
Vernon.
4 benefit ball and concert, proceeds
to go to the Children's hospital, Port
land, will be given at odd Fellows hall,
Mount Vernon, Monday evening. May /.
Concert from s to Q o'clock, during
which time ice cream and cake will be
sold. lice cream 10 cents, cake 5
cents Tickets for dance. 80 cents.
Music by Knapp's orchestra.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-27
The Sound Sleep of Good Health

tan not be overestimated and any aiIment.
mat prevents II Is menace to health. ]. L.
southers, Eau Claire, Wis, says: |" have
been unable 10 sleep soundly nights, be-
cause OF pains across my back and sore
ness OF my kidneys. My appetite was very
poor and my general condition was much
run down. | have been taking Foley Kid
ney Pills but short time and now sleep
as sound as rock, my general condition
IS greatly improved, and l know that Foley
Kidney Pills have cured me-" Good results
always follow the use of Foley Kidney
Pills. They are a prompt corrective of
urinary irregularities. Try them. Bow
ditch. Webster q Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-27
High School Art Collection.

Several years ago the HaIIoweH High
school inaugnrated a scheme for the
formation e an art collection u be
placed within the building. Several
specimens are now in place. Wednes-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-27

George II. Freeman has moved his
household effects to lfayette, where he
has purchased a farm. His family will
follow within the next week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-27

The w. c. r. L. viii meet at $50
Thursday afternoon with Mrs. W. II.
Perry, 6S Second street. A full at
tendance requested
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-27

Work in the second degree at the
meeting of Gardiner Lodge. No Q. l.
{. o. f., Thursday evening
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-27
GARDINER.

Mrs. Woodwork, who has been visit
ing her cousin, Mrs. T. :. Smith, re
turned, Wednesday. to Providence, X.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-27

Regular meeting John b. Hubbard
National Relief Corps, No. 30 will be
held this Thursday evening in G. 4.
r. hall
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-27

AIRS. William Anderson md daugl-
ter Of Portland are guests Of Mrs. g.
\. Messer of Pleasant street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-27

"onr baby cries for Chamberlain's Cougb
Remedy" writes Mrs r. b. kendrick
kasaca, Ca "lt is the best cough remedy
on the market for coughs, colds and Group.
For sale every where.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-27

The Busy Bees win meet at , p. NJ.
Thursday With Mrs. Hattie Park.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-27

Work in tae luitiatory degree at the
regular netting this Thursday evening
III sahb,ra L4j-e. No %. l. O .. f.
Full attoHadHG= is desired.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-27
LOCAL NOTICE.

Mcalars can dEd good table at Mrs.
IT, f. Clements. 10l Second street.
a pr.B6dJu,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-27

g. T.. NOA hS,
Will g. A AIMS.
FRANK T.. BOSTON.
T.. : LINCOLN.
W F.ST0N LEWIS.
Committee on Resolutions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-27
Resolutions.

At recent meeting Of the board OF
directors Of the Gardiner Board of Trade
the following resolutions were presented
and adopted.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-09-08
HARMON SEEKS
RUNNING MATE
VISITS NEW ENGLAND AND 1T is
SAID BALDWIN OR Foss
WILL BE INDUCED TO
ENTER FIELD.

Boston. Mass. Sept. S.-The appear
ance of Governor Harmon of Ohio here
tomorrow as the guest OF honor. and
chief speaker at "A barbecue outing to
be given by the Democratic organiza-
tion of Boston has aroused considera-
BILE interest In political circles I'm New
England. 1t will be the first speech
that the Ohio governor has delivered
In the East since he loomed up prom
inently as a presidential candidate
The fact that the names of two New
glanders-Governor Baldwin of Con-
necticut and Governor Foss of Massa-
chusetts-are mentioned In connection
with the Democratic nomination for
vice president lends additional inter-
est to the Harmon visit. The politi-
clans take the view that If either Bald
win or Foss is to be supported by New
England for second place on the Dem
ocratic ticket. as Is intimated, West
ern candidate for first place might ma
turally be expected to enjoy an advan-
tage I'm this section over Governor
Wilson of New Jersey, the nomination
Of whom for president would probably
be followed by the selection of a West
ern man for vice president
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-09-08
OPPOSE PENNY POSTAGE.
Postmasters of Michigan Don't Like
the Hitchcock Plan

Lansing, Mich, Sept. S.-Michlgan's
postmasters are strongly and directly
opposed To Postmaster General Hitch
cocks plan of penny postage for the
United States. according to resolu-
tions adopted by the Michigan asso-
citation and just made public.
Instead, they are demanding that
the service shall be improved and
that free delivery shall be given to
all sections of larger cities and to
the small villages and cities, as well
as To the rural districts. inferring that
this cannot be done with penny post
age.
Postmaster Seymour Foster of this
city, of the committee on resolutions
states that the sentiment at tho re-
cen convention was unanimously
against changing the price charged for
first-class postage Homer Warren of
Detroit and others united I'm saying
that from the poorer people to the
concerns who send out hundreds of
letters a day there is no demand for
penny postage. II was the general
sentiment that only powerful business
interests I'm the east are back of the
movement
I'VE commend the postmaster gen.
eral for having reduced the $4,000
900 deficit. but If the department has
reached n self-supporting and profit
bearing basis. the service should he
improved" said the postmasters. at
hardly appears right for a rural car
Iier to go nine miles into the coun-
try to deliver the mail, while poor
devils In the town walk mile or
more to get theirs" says Foster.
with small added compensation.
these same carriers might serve the
people living I'm small towns and cit
les"
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-09-08
is NATIVE OF CHINA.
sseoerd M. Hayes Visiting Christian
Endeavorers Here.

bseberd M. Hayes is In Calumet for
a iew days under the auspices of the
'hristian Endeavor Union of the state.
ana is making an effort to arouse new
interest among the members of the To-
cal societies. Mr.. Hayes, who was
graduated from the University of
michigan last June, is about % leave
Tor New York, where he will enter the
union Theological Seminary. 10 COM
piete his education for missionary
work In China, his native land. His
father has for years been a Presby-
terian missionary in China and al
though of Scotch descent, Mr.. Hayes
was born In that country. lie talks
chinese fiuently and is deeply inter
csted I'm the land of his birth. believing
mat 1t has a great future. greater even
than that which is now conceded for
Japan.
Mr.. Hayes. upon his graduation from
'ie University of Michigan. became as
slstant to DR. Britain Clarke, pastor
OF the First Presbyterian church OF
Detroit, a position which he held up to
the time of his entering actively into
the field of Christian Endeavor work.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-09-08
ADMISSION DAY MARKED.
California Celebrates Anniversary Of
Becoming State.

Santa Rosa, Cal, Sept Special
end regular trains brought To Santa
Rosa today thousands of visitors for
the annual Admission Day celebration
tomorrow. The visitors come from ev-
cry nook and corner OF California and
the railroad men estimate that fully
10000 strangers will be in town before
tomorrow evening. In honor of the
occasion the business section of the
city is handsomely decorated and IL
Eliminated. Many of the delegations
are accompanied by bands and drum
corps. The festivities will begin bright
and early tomorrow morning and con-
tinue over Sunday The programme
will include in addition to the big pa
rade of Native Son parlors and Native
Daughter parlors. free street enter
tainment, band concerts. dancing. ath-
letic events and fireworks.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-09-08
WOMAN MAYOR
KEEPS SECRET
MRS. WILSON'S TROUBLES WITH
OBDURATE HUNNEWELL MEN
COUNCIL MAY SOON
BE ENDED.

Hunnewell, Kansas, Sept S.-"My
personal duty is to keep a secret, and
though "A woman, ! shall keep it," This
was the reply Mrs. Ella Wilson, mayor.
made upon her arrival here today to
all questions concerning the result of
the conference i'm Kansas City, Kansas
with G. w. Tryekett, the special attor-
ney appointed by Gov Stubbs to re-
store peace between the woman execu-
tive and her obdurate council of men.
SO Hunnewell, for months without an
effective government. now awaits the
meeting of the council next Monday
when the secret is expected to come
out. From Mayor Wilson's confident
manner it is believed the question of
dealing with the rebellious council will
be solved at that meeting.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-09-08
GREAT PROGRESS
0NPANAMA CANAL
BIG DITCH is NOW AT FULL
WIDTH, 500 FEET, AND HALF
OF DEPTH ON ATTAIN
TIC SIDE.

Washington, d. c., Sept. S.-The
Panama Canal has just been extended
To its full width, and about half its
complete depth, at the Atlantic en-
trance. Here the bottom of the water
way will be 500 feet wide and the
depth forty-one feet. From deep wa
ter to about five and one-half miles in
land the entrance has been widened to
the required 500 feet and depth of at
least twenty feet has been reached
over this distance.
This width of 500 feet and a depth of
forty-one feet ultimately will extend
from deep water TO the Gatun Locks,
seven miles. The minimum width of
the canal will be 300 feet, in Culebra
cut, and the maximum width 1000
feet i'm the Gatun Locks. The usuable
width of the locks, however, will be on
ly 10 feet.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-09-08
BANKERS AT ROCHESTER.
Educational Matters to be Considered
BY Institute.

Rochester. N. Y, Sept. s.-The ninth
annual convention of the American In
stitute of Banking is in session here.
with an attendance of several hundred
delegates from chapters of the organi-
zation throughout the country. The
institute was founded I'm 1901 and Is
amliated with the American Bankers
Association. It's principal object is ed
ucational. To this end has been pro-
vided a study course, which Is furn-
ished the various chapters, covering
the subject of banking, in its historic,
economic and legal aspect. EXamina-
tions are held at stated intervals on
the lectures that are delivered MONTH
ly. and on the grading of the members
is delivered a certificate of efficiency.
The membership embraces cashiers,
tellers. clerks and other employees of
the leading banks throughout the coun-
trv
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-09-08
GOVERNMENT Is
AFTER BIG GAME
RICH BANKER SUSPECTED AS
SMUGGLER, WHICH MAY RE-
SUIT IN INTERNATION-
Al SCANDAL.

New York, Sept. S.-The Indictment
of Nathan Allen of Kenosha, Wis, and
John II. Collins of Memphis Tenn. for
smuggling jewels, II was learned today.
is only one step in the governments
prosecution of customs frauds.
A banker even more prominent and
wealthy than these two millionaires
is said To be under investigation, and
if the Federal authorities can accom-
plish his arrest it is said. they hope to
reach the bottom of an international
scandal involving many others.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-09-08
TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETS.
Will Build North kearssrge- Copper
City Road by Day Labor.

The Calumet township board held an
adjourned regular meeting this morn
ing at which it was decided. on mo-
tion. to build the proposed new stretch
of highway from North Kearsarge to
Copper City, distance of 1000 feet
and rs feet i'm width. by day labor.
This work will provide employment
for number of old employees of the
township.
II was first thought that the board
would have to ask for bids for the
work. when il was ascertained. how
over, that the cost by day labor would
be less than $500. the board decided to
do the work itself
IL was reported that Contractor
George Hall is making excellent pro-
gress with the two new roads he is
building for the township from Copper
City to the Trap Rock river and north
of Centennial Heights Engineer Ed
ward S. Grierson and chairman of the
road committee Justice Armit, will in
spect the work tomorrow morning.
Township Attorney Al. Il. Petermann
stated that he had taken up the ques-
tion with Supervisor James Mac
Naughton, and Attorney Allan +. Rees,
representing the Houghton County
Traction company. with reference TO
the charge of five cents by the trac-
tion company between Ridge Junction
and old Allouez, and asked for more
time. This was granted Attorney Pc
termann will make a definite report on
this matter at the next regular meet
| ing.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-09-08
MISS CAMPER TO REMAIN.
Will Give Vocal instructions During
the Winter.

Miss Alice Il. Camper, formerly of
Chicago, but who has been located in
the copper country for several months
past, has decided to remain here dur
ing the winter months To give instruc-
tion in music and voice culture. Miss
Camper expects to have pupils both in
Calumet and the Portage Lake towns
and probably will spend several days
each week here. The fall term will
open on October /. Miss Camper is well
known i'm Calumet, having had charge
Of the staging of an Old Colonial en-
tertainment given some time ago un-
der the auspices of the Calumet Wom-
ans club and having directed similar
ventures i'm the Portage Lake towns.
Her many friends will learn with plea
sure that she has decided TO remain
here
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-09-08
PRESBYTERY TO MEET.
Rev. Casanova Will be Ordained at
Ishpeming Next Week.

Rev. ID. ID. Stalker and other mem
bers of the First Presbyterian church
OF Calumet will leave next week for
Ishpeming. where they will attend the
fall meeting of the Lake Superior
Presbytery. Among the most important
matters to come up Is the ordination
service for Rev. Casanova, who has
had charge of the Italian missionary
work at the local Presbyterian church
for some time.
The annual meeting of the Michigan
Presbyterian Synod will he held i'm De-
troit early I'm October and will be at
tended by Rev. ID. ID. Stalker and a lay
delegate from Calumet. The Women's
Missionary society will hold It's con-
vention at the same time. and the CAL
umet branch probably will send a dele
gate.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-09-08
LUDINGToN IN FAVOR.
Military Commission Pleased With
Site for Guard Camp.

Ludlngton. Mich, Sept. S.-After
having spent three days I'm this city.
the military commission on perma-
nent camp site for the Michigan Ma
tional guard left here today. Practl-
cally every foot of the local site was
traversed. either afoot or on horse.
and the inspectors before leaving
made n contour map of the grounds.
Though they expressed the wish for
many features not to be found at the
local site. without committing them
selves. they confessed liking for the
Ludington camp and To having spent
much more time In inspection here
than at other places. The report Of
the commission may not be made pub
lie until the next session of the legis-
lature.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-09-08
MRS. SAGE SO YEARS OLD.
Friends Extend Greetings to PhiIan-
thropic Woman.

Lawrence, l.. l., Sept. S.-Many par
cells containing flowers and an almost
countless number of congratulatory
messages were received today at the
home of Mrs. Russell Sage to remind
the philanthroplc widow OF the famous
financier OF her eighty third birthday
anniversary. Despite her fourscore
and three years Mrs. Sage enjoys Wig
orous health and Is able to devote sew
eral hours daily to the task of exam
ination OF applications for charity or
philanthropy and To reviewing reports
of the work accomplished by the many
colleges. homes and other institutions
that have benefited by her lberallty
Mrs. Sage gives little to the individual
applicant for charity. 1t is said that
II she responded to all the begging let
ters she receives the Sage millions
would be exhausted within a year.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-09-08
HERE 1T is AGAINl

New York, n. Y, Sept. S.--All grades
OF refined sugar were advanced ten
cents per hundred weight today.
The price of granulatcd sugar was
today quoted at $50 cents per pound,
owing to the continued sensational
strength Of the raw sugar situation,
higher foreign markets. and the reiter-
alton of unfavorablic crop reports. IL
is said the indications are for still
higher prices unless there is some
change In the situation abroad.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-09-08
TO HOLD FUNERAL MONDAY.

The funeral of the late Daniel Sulli-
van, whose death occurred last even
ing, at his home i'm Blue Jacket, will
with services at the Sacred Heart
church. The decedent was 40 years of
age and was an old resident of Calu-
met. He is survived by n wife. five
daughters and two sons, who are. Mrs.
George Wilson of L.aurium, Mrs. Tim
Iirault of Lake Linden. Misses Mary
and Johanna and Daniel and John at
home. Mr.. Sullivan's death was the re-
suit of an illness which extended over
several months.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-09-08
AsToR FINDS MINISTER?

New York, N. Y, Sept. S.-Friends
OF Col. Astor were quoted today as au-
fhority for the statement that his
marriage to Miss Force will not be
delayed more than a few days longer.
II is reported a clergyman has been
found who is willing TO perform the
ceremony and it will probably take
place in Connecticut. but no record OF
the license has yet been traced in
that state.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-09-08
SHOOT PIXIES PEAK.

Colorado Springs. Colo, Sept. s.
r, O. Green of New York and II. H..
Hayden of Detroit yesterday shot"
Pixies Peak on railroad "toboggan"
"a creased board with cleats that fit
over the cog rail of the mountain
railroad. starting from a point above
the half way house and reaching Man
itou at the base OF the peak. about
five miles. in five minutes and thirty
seven seconds.