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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-08-02
AT AUGUSTA RACING PARK.
Strings Of Good Horses Arriving Daily for
Next Weeks Meet--W Where They're
from and What They Are.

9:17A (p): Croydon, 21SA. trotting
gelding by Peter the Great, 2;0ih;
smithfield Girl. brown pacing mare. by
Dandy Wilkes: Ada Mars (D bay tiot-
ting hlly by Mars. 2:lSls. dam by
Bingen, 2.06;4 Ada Todd go is a black
filly by. Todd. 2:l4&, dam Dolly Bid
we'll 2:0S%4, dam of Senator Hale,
2:lO1b) Addie Mars. roam pacing fily,
by Mars; jeff "a, brown gelding by
Mars dam by old Aroostook Boy, the
best race horse of his day in this sec
zion.
Clum Burril of Ashland has arrived.
His horses will be here by Wednesday
night, seven of them, including such
we'll known race horses as silk Patch
en-, 2l2A, raced for two seasons by I.
r. Morrill, of the College stables.
Brunswick. Queen Inez, 2.l3A, the
pacing machine that has won In the
past two seasons some of the hardest
fought races that have been pulled off
over the Maine race tracks Bells
Early. a fast PAGER bred at the Pearl
Brook farm, Belfast, M. b. Smith, pro-
prietor. Scotia Maid. 2:30, is trotter
Of no mean ability. These two fast
horses are owned by Il. G. Haywood
of Ashland. who has a gelding in the
string whose name the writer cannot
recall. but has record of 2:15h, the
others are the black trotting gelding
Sable Prince, 2:25l4, by El Sable. This
one is owned by A. j. Young of All
burn.
g. w. Gerow will arrive from Fort
Fairfield with the p. H. Reed string on
Thursday. This stable is a strong one,
Dinple x, 2:16A, Miss Letha, 2:14A,
, gray mare that raced here two years
ago in TIE string of Ed Ireland, who
is now training the College stable
horses for Mr. Morrill,. Beatrice. PPM,
chestnut pacing mare. The rest of this
string consists of some very highly
bred colts and FLIES that Mr. Reed,
who is one of the heavy men of
Aroostook county, has. been buying,
nearly all of them coming from that
great breeding farm the Allen farm.
| In Massachusetts These colts are sons
and daughters of Birgara, Kavalii and
such other horses as Mr.. Allen keeps,
In this string is the Maine bred colt
now. three that was bred in Watervilie
| by Mr. Grondin, Dan d, Jr., one of the
handsomest. and | guess, one of the
fastest things that was ever bred in
Maine.
Other, stables will continue to arrive
Until every stall in reach of the track
will be- occupied a, -s--e.-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-08-02
Daily ksnnebss Journal
Wednesday, August 2, 1911.
Cards of thanks, obituary notices, res

Cards of thanks, obituary notices, req
oiutions of respect, ETC.. viii be
charged at the rate of ten cents per
line. No charge less than rs cents.
All advertising announcements Of en-
tertainments whose object 10 the
raising of money. win be charged at
the rate of fifteen cents line.
Advertising notices, news form will be
excluded from our local columns,
except such as refer TO advertisers
occupying space In our advertising
columns and will be run under
separate head on one of the local
pages.
who fail to receive the
Journal promptly will confer a favor
by notifying the office Immediately.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-08-02
HONEST ADVICE TO CONSUME
TivES.

Somehow there EXISTS a vast amount of
S Skeplielsn as to the possibility of curing
iTro s, II ourselves afflicted with
: l.,. we should do Just what we
tive systematicallv'
1913 Susquehanna Ave, Phila., Pa
Gentlemen: For two years I, was af-
nlcled WIN hemorrhages of the lungs
Our family. physician advised another eli
mate In March 1902, I learned OF Eek
mans Alternative and began taking it. l
that as long as / can Obtain Ecknai,,s
ton"
tSigned) HOWARD. KLOTZ
Fuller details of above case on request
Eckman,s Alternative is for Bronchitis,
Asthma. Hay Fever; Throat and Lung
Anections. For sale by c. B. Murphy
and other leading druggists Ask for
booklet OF cured cases. and write to Eek
man Laboratory. Philadelphia, Pa, for
additional evidence. =.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-08-02

Mr.. and Mrs. G. A. Matthews. for
merly of Watervilie but now of Vine
yard Haven, are in the city. Mr.. Mat
thews coming to attend special meet
ing of the Koalin and CLAY Products
Co. of which his son Roy Matthews is
president and general manager. Roy
Matthews was formerly on the repor-
torial staff of the Journal and his many
friends will be glad to know that he is
having great success in his new work.
His company is manufacturing by a
new process and from a material dis
covered by him, fire brick and other
products that is meeting with a ire
mendous demand.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-08-02
OCEAN PARK ASSEMBLY
Opens 31st Annual Session to Con-
tinue Throughout the Month.

Ocean Park, Me-. Aug. THE 31st
annual session of the Ocean Park AS
sembly was opened today and will con
tihue through the entire month of Au-
gust. l.. M. Webb of Portland is
president. Prof. Henry 4. Fowler. pro-
lessor of Biblical literature and history
In Brown University, will again have
charge of the Bibliean Institute work
and the course will consist of the
prophets as statesmen and preachers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-08-02
Permanent Muscular STRENGTH.

There is this to be borne in mind in
these days when SO many young men
are giving so much attention to physi-
cal development, in gymnastic and
athletic exercises, that there cannot be
permanent muscular strength where
there is not blood strength.
Hoods Sarsaparilla gives blood
strength. promotes digestion and as
similation, and builds up the whole
system.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-08-02

William L. White. proprietor of
Whites. cafe, Old Orchard, where a
big seizure was made Saturday, enter
ed a plea of not guilty in court at
Portland. Monday and the case was
continued until Thursday Two seiz
ures We're made by the police at the
place of Thomas L. Cleaves. To the
first he entered plea of guilty and
was released on payment of costs IN
the second the case was MOI pressed
on account Of defective warrant.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-08-02

Co., 30 Canadian cattle; j. Sehamss
herg, 2lo Canadian cattle; total s2s
cattle.
BY the Winifredian to Liverpool
Morris Beef Co., 1872 States ana W
Canadian cattle: Swift & Co, l5s
States and 260 Canadian cattlei total,
200 cattle.
Total of shipments Cattle, $40
States and $50 Canadian cattle; total,
1926.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-08-02

3 DR. Henry Brown of Birmingham.
n. Y. and his sister, Mrs, J, C. Brown
of Fairfield. were in town Tuesday as
guests of Mrs, Charles Stewart of Ban
gor street. having stopped off on their
way 10 New York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-08-02

Ossian D. Pillsbury of Chicago. a
former Augusta boy, is visiting in the
city for a few DAYS and calling on old
friends. Mr.. Pillshury is passing the
summer at Damariscotta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-08-02

At J. b. Farrels, under cony House,
they are giving real bargains in Pan
anna hats. as well as all soft and stiff
hats. Also great break in prices of all
kinds summer underwear.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-08-02

The flagship Topaz II of the Augusta
Yacht Club, with Commodore Gannett
and party on board. returned, Tues
day afternoon, from a trip to Christ
mas Cove.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-08-02

Rev Brian C. Roberts, rector of st.
Marks Episcopal church. accompanied
by Mrs Roberts. left. Monday, for a
months vacation trip in New Bruins
wick and Nova Scotia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-08-02

for four or five days
at a tim e very
month, and SO weak
| could hardly walk.
/ cramped and had
backache and head
ache. and was so
nervous and weak
that | dreaded to
see anyone or have
anyone move in the
room. The doctors
gave me medicine to
ease me at those
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-08-02

Miss Carol Martin. who is passing
her summer vacation in Portland, re-
turned Monday morning after passing
the Sabbath with her parents on Gage
street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-08-02

Vinton Dunn, formerly of Belgrade
but now residing at Walter Webb's
home in this city, was operated on Tor
appendicitis Monday evening at the
Augusta General hospital. Mr.. Dunn
is reported to be doing as Wen as can
be expected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-08-02

Capt. Roy Small and family, who
had been passing their vacation at
Five Islands. have returned to their
meme in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-08-02

Fred Thompson. who for the past
few weeks has been in the vicinity of
Parlin pond, in the Moosehead region,
has returned TO his home on State
street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-08-02
LOCAL BRIEFS.

Frank E. Mace. State land agent has
returned to Augusta from trip to
Somerset county.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-08-02

Mr. and Mrs. Curtis l.. Sears and
daughter have returned from a week $
vacation, which was passed at their
cottage on the shore of Cobbosseeeon-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-08-02

E. c. Butler of Skowhegan was
business visitor. Tuesday in the city,
and called at the office of the register
of deeds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-08-02

The county commissioners We're in
session. Tuesday, at their office at the
courthouse. The principal business
transacted was the auditing of bills.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-08-02

Mrs {. w Stafford. who had been
confined 10 her home on Child street
with d slight attack of appendicitis, Is
re ported To he slowly improving.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-08-02

Mr.. and Mrs. Roscoe Gullifer of
North Vassalboro are passing a short
vacation at the home of Mr.. and Mrs,
Russell Heath on Valley street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-08-02

Mr.. and Mrs Charles 4, Penney left.
Tuesday morning, for Capitol Island.
where they will pass the month OF Au-
gust. ~ asaR.au
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-08-02
NEW HAMPSHIRE,

The aggregate of livestock Al Brighton
Watertown and the local slaughter
houses.
This week Cattle 1853, sheep 1906,
calves 1922. hogs % 74O
Last week Cattle 1918 sheep 12i2, calves
22S3, hogs 22.SS7.
MAINE STOCK AT MARKET.
Cattle no. calves 1856. hogs 1856
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-08-02
CENTRAL MAINE POWER co.
a THRILLING RESCUE

of your wife and children during a fire
may make a man forget that he is not
insured. But he will have plenty of
cause to remember il later. Where
would YOU and your family be If you
We're burned out. tonight Think il
over and You'll see the wisdom of or
dering us TO issue YOU policy at
once.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-08-02
4
hBA{-tN NJ -@-~---.- sss-ass--sss.s
YEARS OF
MISERY
All Relieved by Lydia E. Pink.
hams Vegetable Compound.

Sikeston, No. = For seven years I
suffered everything. | was IN bed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-08-02
LOCAL NOTICE.

Dance by Augusta Military Band
Thursday Aug at Loudon Hill, La
dies free. aug2d2t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-08-02
AMUSE MENTS.
At the Opera House.

If Won have not heard the Four Ha-
vaiians musical entertainers of no
mean ability, whose engagement wiz
conclude this evening. there Is an the
more reason why you should. Inns aet
in vaudeville is without exception one
of the most pleasing ones appearing az
this house this season. The Bretons III
the Crazy Sailor and the Mad, 40
a turn i'm nautical style with some
original stuff that gets them by as
clever entertainers and good COMEDY
PRODUCERS. and will also be seen for the
last time this evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nelson Hustns lei'
town, Tuesday afternoon, for Paieriilo'
where they will spend week Vaca-
tom with relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-08-02
Brighton and WatertOwn Livestock

Especially Reported for the Kennebec
Journal) Stock Yards, Aug l, 1911
MAINE.
At Brighton.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-11-08
CORN is SHORT
The Yield Is 2,776, ,3O1 900
Bushels for This Year
As Compared With 3,125,7I3
900 Bushels in 1910.
AVERAGE PER ACRE
And Quality of Product Also Are
Reduced.
Quantity Remaining in Farmers
Hands Almost the Same.

Washington, Nov. S.@The crop re-
porting board of the bureau of statis-
tics of the United States department
of Agriculture iE its November crop
report issued a z:15 p. m. today, esti-
mates, from the reports of its corre-
spondents and agents, the yield per
acre, total production and quality of
the principal crops, not already an
nouncsd las follows:
Corn = Production. 2,776,301, 900
bushels, compared with 3,125,713,OOO
bushels last year. Yield per acre, 23. 9
bushels, compared with PA bush els
last year and ESQ bushels the 1O-year
average Quality, sos per cent, com
pared with S4-5 per cent, the 1O-year
average. The percentage of 1910 crop
of corn on farms, November 1, 1911,
is estimated at AZ per cent (132,O63,-
600 bushels), against 4.3 per cent
O19, 200 bushels) of the 1909 crop
on farms November 1. 1910, and 3.S
per cent, the average of similar esti-
mates of the past 10 years.
kwheat-Production 17.O510OO
bushels, compared with 17,239,OOO
bushels in 1910. Yield per acre 21.3
bashels, compared with 209 bushels
last year and 1911 bushels the ten year
average. Quality S7.9 per cent, com
pared with 90.9 per cent the ten year
average.
Potatoes - Production 2S1,735, 600
bushels, compared with 33S,811, 600
DuSnElS III lSlU. 41eIQ per acre 80. o
bushels, compared with 94.4 bushels
in 1910, and 92.S bushels the ten year
average. Quality S5.3 per cent COM
pared with S7.7 per cent the ten year
average.
Observation-Disclosures, 21, $4,000 BUSH
els compared with 14,116,0 900 bushels in
1910. Yield per acre. 7.2 bushels, COM
pared with As bushels in 1910 and 80
bushels the 10-year average. Quality.
$50 per cent, compared with 9O.3 per
cent the 10-year average.
Tobacco-Production 100, ,663, 900 pounds.
compared with 9S4, $4,000 pounds in
1910. Yield per acre 1858 pounds. com
pared 1918 pounds in 1910 and S13.s
pounds, the 10-year average. Quality
Y61 per cent, compared with S6S per
cent the 10-year average.
Wheat-Average weight per meas
ured bushel, 57.S pounds, compared
with 5S.5 pounds in 1910 and SIG
pounds the 10-year a verage.
Oats-Average weight per measured
bushel, 33.1 pounds. compared with
327 pounds in 1910, and S1.2 pounds
the 1O-year verage.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-11-08

admit the general public free of charge
as the visiting teachers will probably fill
the Auditorium nearly so at the even
ing sessions especially.
The committee in charge of entertain
ment decided that 81 was fair price for
the teachers to pay for room and break
fast in homes where adequate accommo-
dations are furnished. The price hereto
fore has been IS cents It was difficult
this year. however to get people to re-
spond to the call for rooms
Aside from a real policeman or two at
| the doors to keep nervous teachers from
rushing in and out from the big hall and
thus disturb the meetings, a force of
prominent business men of the city viii
be on hand to do the ushering.
The members of the board of education
will act as hosts while the school board
representatives are here from all over
Kansas, and at the regular meeting of
the board which will be held Monday
evening it will probably be decided to ex-
Sonal invitation TO visit the city.
ushers in the Auditorium mornings and
in the various churches in which round
table and department meetings Will be
held in the afternoons while the meeting
of state teachers is In progress this week
Thursday and Friday.
Many of the board members will want
to take the rounds of the school buildings
of Topeka to get ideas which be
utilized when building new school houses
in their respective towns, and arrange
ments will undoubtedly be made for their
conveyance on their tours around the
buildings
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-11-08
NOTEs OF MEETING.

Registration headquarters are in the
north corridor of the state house build
ing. Check stands are being maintained
both at the state house and at the Audi
torium where the general sessions will be
held. Registration began today.
It is urged that all teachers enroll as
members of the association as soon as
possible after arriving in the city.
There will be Boy Scouts at the stations
to meet trains. The Y W. C A will
have two women at each station to look
after the welfare of the schoolrna' ans.
The Commercial club has arranged TO
have eight or ten autos kept busy taking
teachers from the registration headquar-
ters to the state house to their respective
places of entertainment
Those who We're members in 1910 are
required to pay 90 cents. the annual fec
Ali others viii be required to pay one
dollar
Undoubtedly it will be necessary. for
several persons to be assigned to each
room. Assurances have been given that
rates will in no instance be raised above
the usual price.
Citizens of Topeka who wish to attend
sessions will either have to join the
sociation by paying the regular fee of 81,
or by paying so cents for a general ad-
mission card It would be impossible to
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-11-08
UUws ] UUO uH0u
He Is Reelected in Massachu-
setts by a Reduced Majority.
Yesterdays Elections Were a
Source of Many Surprises.
NEW YORK TURNS BACh
Republicans Elect Big Majority
in the Lower House.
New Jersey Follows the Lead OF
Her NeighbOr.
BIG SOCIALIST GAIN.
The New Party Carries Ten
Cities in Ohio.
IG SOCIALIST GAIN.
The New Party Carries Ten
Cities in Ohio.
And Elects Is Members of EN-
pire State Assembly.

Election returns from various states
today clear up some Of the uncertainty
apparent If the late reports of last
night. In Massachusetts Governor Ell-
gene n. Foss. Democrat, will be head
OF the state for another year. but ne
will. as in the past. be surrounded py
Republican state officials. Returns at
Albuquerque. y. NJ. Indicate triumph
for the Democratic party. This was the
first election held in New Mexico. which
is a new state. The Republicans, how
ever, still Lope to control the legisla-
ture and elect the two United States
senator's In Maryland the returns are
coming in slowly. At 9 o'clock the cleo
ton of Phillips Lee Goldsborough, Re
pnhIican. as governor was apparent.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-11-08

Facts VS.. Opinion as a Basis of Ad-
ministering School"
Music.
Announcements.
Election IF nominating committee
THURSDAY, NOV. 8, 7:45 P. M.
Music.
Address. DR.. Calvin Kendall, com
missioner of education, state of New
Jersey.
New York city, concert organist.
School Board Meeting.
First session, Thursday, November 3,
10 a. m, Representative hall Hon. H.
S. Martin, chairman:
Prayer. Rev. J. H. Jones, Topeka.
Address, H. S. Martin. Marion.
Music
ADDRESS. j. w. Gleed, Topeka.
Appointing committees.
Second session, Thursday, November
9, F. M, Representative hall:
Music.
Address, Bion whelan, Hillsdale,
Mich.
Topics for discussion:
1. Tenure of Office.
2. Retaining Teachers in Given
Grade.
3. Insurance on School Buildings.
4. The Present Tax Limit for
School Districts.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-11-08

In six of the eight districts Of the
state there are Republican representa-
tives. The Seventh district. left vacant
By the death Of f. II. Madison, pro-
gressive Republican. will be filled 10y a
special election next spring. Mr.. Tag
gart succeeds the late A. c. Mitchell.
progressive Republican.
Mitchell carried the district in 1910
by 3,430 votes over John Caldwell.
Democrat.
Country Vote Democratic.
The country precincts. on which Mr..
Guyer had placed his confidence
rolled up unexpected Democratic ma
complete. gave Taggart 421 more
votes than Guyer. the Republican
managers gave up the fight
Mr.. Taggart's election places
Democrat in congress from the Second
district for the first time since 1886.
Mr.. Guyer made his campaign on a
progressive Republican platform. He
previously had served successfully as
campaign manager for Congressman
Mitchell when Mitchell, on progress
sive platform, defeated Congressman
Charles Scott for the congressional
nomination.
Mr.. Taggart IS a lawyer and at pres
ent is prosecuting attorney of Wyan-
dotte county In his campaign, VIII
liam J. Bryan and Speaker Champ
Clark delivered speeches in favor Of
his candidacy.
The Socialist and Prohibition par
ties made heavy gains in the district
over the 1910 election.
Only One-Third OF Vote Cast.
Only about one-third of the regis
tered vote of the district was cast All
country precincts fell off badly. Kan
sas City Kan, cast "A vote Of 5000
with a registration Of $4,000. Repub-
lican managers declared Mr.. Guyer
owes his defeat to the fact that the
farmers stayed at home"
The majorities In the nine counties
OF the district, based on the unoffi-
cial figures. were.
Allen, 242 for Taggart; Anderson.
175 for Taggart; Bourbon, 1872 for
Taggart: Douglas, 200 for Taggart;
Franklin, 54 for Guyer; johnson. IS
for Guyer; Linn. 148 for Guyer; MI
ami, rs for Taggart; Wyandotte. in
cluding Kansas city, Kan, and Rose
dale, $50 for Taggart.
Taggart's unofficial majority over
Guyer is /, ,146.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-11-08

ipgs will be made, and time will oe
taken to allow the visitors an oppor-
tunity to inspect one or two IF the
buildings.
The Program.
The program for Thursday follows:
General Sessions.
City Auditorium, Quincy street, between
Seventh and Eighth.
THURSDAY, NOV. 9. 10 A. NJ.
Music.
Invocation, Rev. Chas. NJ. Sheldon,
d. d
Roll call and response.
Address, DR.. VIM. H. Elson, superin-
tendent of schools. Cleveland, Ohio
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-11-08
Carries Kansas City, Kansas, and
Most Country Precincts.
BREAKS UP CROWD.
New Congressman Will Be Only
Democrat From Kansas.
Terrific Rebuke to Kansas Re.
publican Insurgents.

Kansas City, Kan. Nov. s.-Returna
coming in late from, obscure precincts
today and regarded as final increased
the majority of Joseph a. TagBart.
Democrat congressman-eIect In the
Second Kansas district to 1850.
Mr. Taggart's election breaks the
solid ranks of a Republican congress
sional delegation from Kansas.