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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-20
Spray Your Trees.
tRural New Yorker)

NUW VThFIsJ
Take our advice and spray tht
fruit trees as soon as the fruit and
foliage are off. Do not take amy
stock in the pleasant theories that the
scale is dying out. We ought to have
known better, but we accepted that
theory last spring! Diving out2 The
scale has dyed some of our best fruit
with what we regard as the purple
badge eff shame. The insect came in
lust where we did not want it. and
where least expected, and multiplied
with frightful rapidity. You may go
and tell that fairy tale about the
scale dying out to some one who has
not been stung by it. Spray your
trees If YOU expect to stay in the fruit
hllSinnse
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-20

Captain George NJ. Daniels If the
revenue cutter Androscoggin has writ
ten letters to points all along the
coast and requested that all craft in
distress seen or heard from shall be
Portland. Boothbay, Rockland, Cas-
tine. or Southwest Harbor. from
which places the Androscoggin can
be communicated with, at all times.
by wireless, and thus enabled to rem
der necessary assistance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-20

II you were to see the unequaifed
volume of unimpeachable testimony In
favor of Hoods Sarsaparilia, you
would upbraid yourself for SO long de-
laying to take this effective Alternative
and tonic medicine Tor that blood dis
ease from which you arc suffering.
II eradicates scrofula and all other
humors and cures all their inward and
outward effects.
Take Hoods.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-20

An amicable adjustment of the diff
fieulties between the Ocean Steamer
line managers and the Portland Long
shoremen.s Benevolent Association Is
predicted, and, although no definite
settlement has yet been reached, the
peaceful solution desired by all inter-
ested is expected to result at an early
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-20

Possibly the Governor is thinking how
Napoleon felt when he ordered the
march to Moscow-and the retreat
ossipee Valley Herald.
Supreme court justices are asked to
decide whether so-eailed feather
stitch braid on feminine lingerie is
dutiable as braid or as just plain
binding. It's d delicate question, but
the decision will no doubt be binding.
--Biddeford Journal
Senatorship is another snag which
| the Democratic party is likely to run
against in the event of a special ses-
sion. A legislative contest over Oba-
diah's seat would surely improve Re
publican chances next fan by increas
| ing the mutual bitterness of the
Democratic factions. From political
point of view, Republicans will be
sorry to have the Governor change
| his mind about calling the Solons to-
gether this winter-Bath Daily Times.
The grog-shop votaries are to
| preach all through Maine the coming
year, and TO promote, aid and abet it,
a special session of the Maine legis-
| lature is likely to be thrust upon us
| at a cost of anywhere from $4,000 to
| 1000. The men of Maine-no less
| than the women-should wake up and
| early get into line of battle to re-
sist the assault and consign to early
| political graves the men and the par
| ties in the conspiracy. Let it be "Gog
| and Magog'' political. non-sect-
| arian-an uprising of the people for
the common defense and honor and
welfare of the State of the Pine Tree.
l--Bridgton News.
The people of Maine mustn't lay to
their souls any fiattering JUNCTION of
belief that the rum power, so long as
it has its eager allies among the
Democratic politicians, is going TO
abandon its efforts to foist upon this
people the open saloon. Gov. Plaisted,
| Attorney General Pattangall, is as
| siduously addressing himself to the
congenial task of opening way to
the admission Of that tremendous
source of nefarious political power,
The methods of campaign are unique
and insidiously willy. If the saloon is
a good thing for community. and
especially the model saloon" let
them show us one in operation and
let us have the report of the COM
munity upon it.-Rockland Courier
Gazette.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-20

Praise of Governor Foss of Massa-
chusetts as a presidential possibility
and criticism of Harmon and Under
wood is the feature of the first page
of Bryan's editorial comment in this
weeks issue of the Commener.-Lewis-
ton Journal.
Gently onward-and when Foss
looks dangerous Willie'll hand him
his'n.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-20

At Arundel Cove the power launch
of the revenue cutter Androseoggin
had many races with four other cut
ters. and her enthusiastic crew jubi-
lantiy say. she cleaned up everything
on the river"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-20

necessary for the average voter or
candidate to know, in order to conform
to the law The voluminous legal
we will leave to the law
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-20
The President on Peace.
{ Worlds Work. J

President Taft cannot be so dis
ceuraged as the newspapers affirm
about the reception OF his arbitration
treaties. Here is what he says ON
the subject: - essi9sF az
'tYes, this sentiment, sScomparatiyelg
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-20
We Can't Help Saying 1t.
The Happiness Way.

A right good PAGER steppin' light.
An you'd roam the world so wide,
A frosty road and a mornin' bright,
And sweet gal at yer side
Atlanta Constitution.
You sail around those sweepin' curves,
Keepin' one arm sort of free
A honk. red flash-the PAGER sweryes
And shinnies up a tree.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-20

Hunter Thompson Mr.
that he
shore of Madison in he shape especially in the neck
all
The thing has been added artificial but
The tail This freak exhibit
a In
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-20

Il is rumored that three new COM
manderies of the Knights of Malta.
with a charter membership of about
$50. will be instituted this winter. one
at Wilton. one at Bath and one at
Brunswick.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-20
The Davies Primar, Law.

A correspondent writes: win you
please state, in as few words as posi-
BILE, just what changes in politi-
cal procedure in Maine. the direct
primary law will effect? have
the full text of the law and l
must admit that it is next to use
less to me. Before l have grasped
the meaning of one part of it another
has escaped me. ] have been advised
To paste 1t in my hat for reference,
but MY hat is not of the variety that
affords comfortable room for seven
columns of fine type; neither is my
head. l fear What / desire is a
passing understanding Of the workings
of the law
Yours wistfully,
wateryille. Nj. c. Z.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-20

A beautiful sight was seen in the sky
at sunrise. Friday morning. at Bath
The moon. rising in the east, in the
form of a perfect crescent contained a
brilliant star within its points.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-20

Political conventions for the naming
OF candidates for governor, State Of
teers county officers. senators or
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-20

Poles are now set from Washburn
to "Deadwater,' grading is progress
ing rapidly. and completion of the
new electric road from Washburn to
New Sweden is not far distant.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-20

The cobbosseeeontee Yacht Club.
special committee has just completed
the work of stocking the lake.
Wednesday. 5000 yearling salmon were
placed in the lake to spend the win
ter with the survivors of the $1,000
trout fry domieiled in the inlets last
June, and 10000 trout OF this springs
Matching given the freedom of the
lake this year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-20

And now, just as the harvester trust
was making elaborate arrangements to
reorganize on a reasonable basis, it
has been bounced out of Missouri!
What's the use of trying to be good?
Indianapolis News.
A chance to leave Missouri ought
to be reward enough.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-20
Monday, November 20, 1911.

Faith gives such courage to
the heart of man that he ex-
poets all good from Cod
Luther.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-20

JOURNAL WANT ADS.
ARE THE BEST
RESULT 5RlNGERs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-20


Emperor William has bad cold.
Probably he waited too long before
putting 'em on.-Biddeford Journal.
Or neglected health rules after free
perspiration engendered by whaling
war-like tendencies out of the prince.
The news that two foreign mis-
sionaries have been killed in China,
an American and a Canadian, is bad
news that will increase anxiety as to
the safety of foreigners in the midst
of all the uproar going on. 1t may
also mean trouble for China, as that
country has reason to know from ex-
perience.-Eastern Argus.
Will Champ Clark find this another
argument for annexation?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-20
Voices Of the State Press.

Possibly the Governor is thinking how
Napoleon felt when he ordered the
march to Moscow-and the retreat
Ossipee Valley Herald.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-20

The revenue cutter Androscoggn
returned, Thursday. to Portland,
where a wireless communication from
Captain George NJ. Daniels. in com
mand had preceded her. announcing
The time eff the steamers probable
arrival. The cutter. during her two
months absence has been put in fine
condition for the winters work.
which will begin Dec. L, in pursuance
of President Taft,s instructions order
ing all revenue cutters to cruise from
Dec until April l. without entering
port except in case of imperative ne
eessity. The revenue cutters will be
stocked with provisions. water and
fuel with which TO furnish relief.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-20

No notice whatever will be taken OF
unsigned communications.
The Journal cannot be held RESPONSE
BILE for the preservation or return OF
rejected communications.
Address all communications relating
to subscriptions and advertisements
to BURLEIGH & FLYNT. Publish
ers, Augusta, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-20
i AUGUSTA LODGE DIRECTORY

BETHLEHEM LODGE, NO. IS. r. C
a. NJ. Special communication at 7m p
NJ, Monday. Nov. 20 Work in +. e de.
gree All sojourning brethren are cor
daily invited to attend
ROY l.. WARDWEII,. w M
CHAS. d. -MuIl,Is g. :
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-11-20
oSE OF SHARON CHAPTER No

40 - ~ OFTFKF EH, NO.
Wednesday evening of each month AT 7 "a
Nj members soJourning in the city are
ELIZABETH A. THOMpSoN Coz
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The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1911-07-21
G. N. PROMISES DEPOT.
Business Men Are Given Assurance
by Officials.

General Manager c, A. Coolidge, Su-
perintendent z. E. Lille and Travelling
Freight and Passenger Agent F. NJ
McKeon of the Spokane & Inland were
in town the latter part of last week and
in company with Agent A. H. Eldredge
made trip around town meeting the
business men and shippers. In talking
with different men the general manager
promised that Coliax would soon have a
new depot that would be credit TO the
town, although no definite date was set
for beginning the work.
The engineer and road master who
also came down on the special with the
other officials were figuring on the
amount OF dirt necessary for the FL be
tween the tracks and the retaining wall.
Since the new owners have taken active
management OF the road indications de-
note that something in the line of pro-
gress will be stirring in the near future.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1911-07-21
WHITMAN COUNTY
IS GROWING RICHER
Value of Personal Property
Shows Big Increase.
assessor axes Livestock Census
Fewer Cows in County This Year
But Number of Sheep and Hoes
Takes a jump.

The assessed valuation OF personal
property in Whitman county has in
creased more than $135, 500 in the last
year. Totals of the different items of
property were made in the Office of AS
sessor Walters few days ago and the
grand total shows personal property as
sessed for taxation to the amount OF
$3, 945, $50 for this year compared with
$3.50, ,225 Tor last year
Work horses, according to the records,
have increased in number more than 600
IN the twelve months between March /.
1910 and March !, 1911. While the
number OF work horses has increased
there is decided falling of in the mum
Der OF young horses, amounting to 2245.
1t looks as if dairy products would be
falling Il for the number OF milch cows
has dropped 124z in the year. Sheep
and hogs show an increase, with the
former the increase noted is 2O00 while
the number of hogs has increased 1884
For comparison We give the number OF
various animals and articles as reported
by the field deputies when they made
their count after March OF the last two
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1911-07-21

never knowingly sent out a tree that
was not true to name. o! all the nur-
serymen TO enter the local field he was
the one to hold out the longest. Now
be is gradually closing out his stock and
planning to take life easier.
His ! and hall acres of non-irri.
gated land are covered with iruit and
nut trees OF many varieties. The crop
is light this year. Where be picked 500
boxes OF cherries last year he is getting
only 400 this year; but this is far in ex-
cess OF bis expectations few weeks age.
The Bing cherries which be introduced
here II years ago are among the best
nine OF them to the row as they are
packed for shipping. Few Colfax people
nave ever seen these beauties as they are
shipped TO Spokane and other markets
where the price is better. By some lucky
chance Charles Mackenzie received a
box OF the big black fellows and eDioved
giving his friends a taste.
HC CpSCldL pi sue Vi lue UNuer OF TINS
beautiful orchard is his walnut trees
which give promise OF full crop. One
OF the leading varieties is the Wonder Of
the Alps, loaded for the first time as they
began to bear only two years ago. The
cut leaf variety leads them all in beauty
OF foliage combined with prolific bearing.
Mr.. Ruedy is an enthusiastic advocate
Tor cannery TO take care of the tons
and tons OF fruit now going to waste in
the vicinity OF Colfax every year. He
believes that a properly conducted can
merry would be the means OF turning
thusands OF dollars into the business
channels of this city each year.
1t Is pleasure to meet MIR. Ruedy and
talk about the fruits and trees that have
been his life study; but be has drawn the
line on Sunday visitors. He is 80 busy
at this season that he feels he must have
the one day OF the week for undisturbed
rest. Ii any one has earned the right
to rest it is this man who has devoted
bis life to supplying his neighbors with
the best trees that can be produced.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1911-07-21
APPEAL is DENIED.
Blame Must Go to PenIten ntiary for
Second Degree Murder.

The conviction OF Lester T. Blame on
a charge OF murder in the second degree
by the superior court OF Whitman
county has been affirmed by the supreme
court, and Blame will have to spend from
10 to % years in the state penitentiary.
Blame was convicted of killing James
Silvey on July 8, 1910, on the depot
platform at Palouse. Silvey took a
bottle of liquor away from Blame from
which Blame had given Silvey's boy a
drink and 10 the quarrel Blame killed
Silvey. Blane's appeal was based on
technical points and attacked the new
criminal code passed by the 1909 legis-
lature on the ground that the title was
deficient.
Prosecuting Attorney Pattison wes
notified last Saturday Of the decision oi
the supreme court.
Blame was tried in the superior court
OF this county before Judge ]. N. Pick
rell and was sentenced on November 10 to
the penitentiary. Pending the appeal to
the supreme court the prisoner has beer
kept in the county Jail and according to
the statement o: Sheriff Carter has been
a model prisoner Blame has a wife and
four small children living near Palouse.
They were at the jail Sunday to see the
prisoner.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1911-07-21
hohos Become Nuisance.

In the last few days numerous petty
depredations have been reported to the
sheriff's Office and an sffort is being made
to rid the town of the undesirable ele-
ment which has drifted in along with the
harvest hands. Wednesday night box
car in the Iuland yards was broken into
and a can of tomatoes and can opener
taken. 1t was clearly the work OF hobos.
The night previous Billy Webster lost a
pair of blankets which he had left out
side. He heard the thieves making their
getaway. Two gallons of cream was
taken from in front of the creamery.
Numerous other petty thefts have been
rannrfnd
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1911-07-21
Heat Records Broken.

Last Sunday, for the frst time in 18
years, the Thermometer registered 1O1
10 this city The bot wave lasted Tor
only short tine and il is believed that
damage done to grain will be limited to
late spring wheat and even that will not
be very extensive. Monday the maxi
mum temperature bad dropped to 81
and Tuesday wac cooler. The oat crop
suffered slightly in the extreme heat OF
Sunday. Records for hot weatbere we're
broken in many place.. Dayton regist-
cred 112, Walla Walla los, lewiston
LOG, PendletoD 112. Yakima valley los
and Waitsburg 100.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1911-07-21
Fire Starts in Grain.

Quick action on the part of the crew
averted a serious grain fire on Mike
Krolrs farm near Wilcox few days ago.
The fire started through neglect OF q
hired man in throwing down a cigarette
stub. Mr.. KroIl has between 400 and
500 acres of wheat that is expected 20
average 40 bushels to the acre. Head
ing has already begun in some fields oil
fall grain in the vicinity of Wilcox that
will run so bushels to the acre.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1911-07-21
Clear Out the JunqIes.

Sheriff Carter and deputies made q
trip to the ''iuDgles" below town the
first OF the week and found 30 or 40
healthy looking specimens of humanity.
The bunch was ordered to make them.
selves scarce or go to work for the
county. There was a general exodus.
The men all claimed they had come here
looking for work, and as a matter o.
fact they were more Industrious look.
ing crowd than usually inhabits the
"juDgles" little later in the season.
None OF them claimed to be members OF
the l. W. W. organization, which is max
ing itself SO obnoxious in some places.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1911-07-21
manual act, inserting the plug into the

manual act, inserting the plug into the
jack.
This again automatically makes con-
, nections, and then the subscribers bell
is rung. he lifts his receiver from the
hook, and this automatically notifies
the operator that he is at the telephone
The reverse OF all this takes place
when the disconnectiOn is made. The
subscribers hanging the receivers on
their respective hooks set in motion a
complex train Of automatic operations,
whereby the operator, without listening
IN upon the line or asking the subscrib-
ers ii they are through talking, may de-
termine at a glance that the cOnversa-
tion is finished, and by the simple oper
alton OF withdrawing the plugs and
allowing them to fall automatically into
their positions, mechanism is released
which automatically restores the lines to
their original condition.
The panel OF the switchboard before
each operator contains rows OF lamp
signals, each with its corresponding jack,
all within easy reach. The supervisory
signals, whose work is performed after
the line lamps task is completed, keep
the operator informed as to when the
parties to the conversation are through
The equipment which has been in
stalled at Colfax is the latest develop
ment OF the telephone art, and the ac-
QUESTION of this switchboard may be re
garded as most important improve
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1911-07-21
COUNCIL MEETS AS
BOARD OF HEALTH
Steps Will Be Taken to I'm
prove Conditions.
Legal Action Started to Condemn
Myrick House on Lake Street,
Green CoIoring In River Is Not
Injurious.

After the council adjourned Monday
evening the body was called together as
a board Of health and the report
OF Marshal W. /. Daley regarding
property that should be come ed
with the sewer was taken up Some
time was given in discussing
the best way to get rid OF the abandoned
house on the Myrick property next the
old Congregational church. City Attor-
ney Sherfey was instructed to secure evil
dence and the property will probably be
condemned as a public nuisance and
menace to health.
DR.. Stuht, in the course OF his remarks
on sanitary conditions, spoke of the
green appearance of the water in the
rivers. He declared the colorng matter
was plant growth that was unsightly
and gave out bad OdOr but was not
considered injurious He also registered
a warning to the council to have the
reservoir covered as protection against
the waters of the rivers.
When the council was first called to
order the resolution creating an improve.
ment district in the south end has been
laid over by the council until the next
regular meeting and the question of
paving that end OF the city rests for
another two weeks.
With every member present and with
out dissenting vote the ordinances
creating the Main and Mill street i'm
prOvement districts and providing for
their pavement with bituIithic paving
were read and passed.
Another street sprinkler is to be put
on during the hot months to keep down
the dust which has been annoying for
the last few days. The water commit.
tee is to see that the work is done.
On motion the matter of cleaning out
the river was left in the hands OF the
street committee with full power to act
For some time boxes and barrels have
been accumulating along the river in the
business section until the condition is
decidedly unsightly.
The sidewalk on Main street near the
Island street bridge also came in for dis
cussion. The temporary sidewalk will
doubtless be replaced by something bet
ter in the near future.
Full power was given the street com
mittee to act in the matter OF having
the center wall in the Island street bridge
reinforced or pointed.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1911-07-21
RIDGEWAY PARK BENEFIT.

Many MusicaI Numbers Besides
Pictures Saturday Night.
Everyone who attends the Ridgeway
theater Saturday evening OF this week
will be contributing towards the park
fund as we'll as enjoying a good enter
tainment. Besides the regular pictures
there will be singing by Gladys Brown
and Morton Lippitt, a speciality by
Hamblen brothers, special music by Mrs
Chapman and Mr.. Jones as we'll as sew
eral band selections. There will be two
shows. the first beginning at 7:30 O'Clock
and the second at 9 o'clock.
Prices for the park benefit show re-
main the same as at other times, 3 and
10 cent?.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1911-07-21
MANY JOIN MOOSE LODGE.

New Organization Promises 20 Be
One of Strongest in County.
The organization Of the Coliax Lodge
OF the Loyal Order of Moose" is fast
nearing completion and to date shows
membership of nearly two hundred. 1t
will undoubtedly become one of the
strongest lodges in Whitman county.
One OF the many excellent features is the
establishing OF club rooms in many cities
where the order is instituted. 1t also
affords sick and accident benefits to it's
members.
The Colfax lodge will draw g large
membership from the surrounding towns
and the first institution will take place
about August ! Many prominent COL
fax business men are numbered among
the charter members.