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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-02-13
Sea CHARGED With Radiunn.

The wonderful effects on the human
system caused by sea bathing nave
been known from time immemorlai
and its curative and tonic effects nave
long been attributed to the salts that
the ocean holds in solution. How
ever il has only been recently that
|anaIvtical chemistry has been enabled
to reveal the true secret OF the salt
water
A long and careful series of expert
ments are claimed to show 1t strong
trace of radium in certain sections OF
the ocean Thorium, an element that
also sends out invigorating emana-
tions. is also present in certain
waters of the ocean and il Is now
claimed that the bracing. nerve
STRENGTHENING effect of bathing in Ger
tain sea waters is due very largely 10
the action of radum and thofluili
rays that play continually IN th@
ocean.
Now although thr actual chemical
composition of the ocean is practlcai-
" everywhere the same yet the rays
given off by the radium in the sea
water differ greatly in relative
strength in various places. This Is
due to the fact that the presence oil
organic particles whether from tiny
animals or from sea vegetation diinlh-
ishes enormously in some sections the
ra dunn power of the ocean.
1t is interesting t. learn, however,
that the vast oceans of the earth, COW
ering far more space than the dry
sections are alive with radium and
that every gallon of sea water is
sending out radium waves that con-
tain health and strength tor the ma
tons. The waters of the Mediter-
ranean contain the smallest proper
ton of radium OF all the open waters
of the globe--a fact accounted for un-
doubtedlN by the narrow connection
afforded by the Pillars of Hercules.
As to the interesting question of the
origin and the source from which the
ocean gathers its radium rays
science teaches that the main factor
is the ocean current. The chiet
quantity of radium rays are claimed
to originate in the great ascending
currents that lie near the Equator.
| For it is along the Equator ant
along certain seashores swept BY
these currents that the sea watel
gives off the most powerful radiuft
rays The Indian ocean is especially
strong in radium. while all around the
entire earth along the line OF th'
Equator the radium emanations are
900 times as strong as the average
found in the entire atmosphere.
But since the radium deposits tina
furnish the oceans supplies must b'
enormous. scientists who have inveS
tigated the matter denv that it is tn
ocean itself that provides its radiun
rays. If it came from the ocean bot
tom, calculations show there woul,
be required a layer about 81 feet thicl
all over the bottom of the ocean bed
This is an impossible supposition. s.
the explanation is offered that tn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-02-13

\ bright pupil in an Orange. y j.
school. Morris Henkle, 10 years old,
lies dead at his home through an
error. He was griefstricken at find
ing he had failed to pass his eXamina-
tions. The principal, Mr.. Dukeshlre'
surprised that the boy had not passed
successfully, ordered denomination
oil the papers. This showed mis-
takes on the part Of the examiners.
Mr.. Dukeshire, glad of the discovery
Immediately told the grieved boy the
good news. The little lad immediate
" changed from condition of des-
pondency to JOY, rushed into the
street and told his companions that
he had passed, and then went into
commissions. \ doctor and several
teachers rushed to his assistance
and he WAS sent home i'll "A cab. where
he died in an hour from cerebral
hcmorrhage due to the excitement.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-02-13

New York has no ambition for Chit
cago'> appellation of -" may CITY,
Lu: prefers and proposes to obtain.
the title Mindless City" Revelations
made in tie construction of skyscrap-
crs has led many engineers to believe
that III that is necessary to suppress
the troublesome wind currents, which
make certain sections of the city dis
agreeable at all seasons of the year,
is to make ills buildings uniform in
height. When the Fiatiron building
appeared it brought with il a current
OF air the fame OF which has become
world wide. Later. AN enormous
of the city and Immediately such
gales az make those about the Flatiron
building seem like zephyrs, came u
town. Following this came the cree
ton of the Hotel Rector. filling in a
gap where for years gusty winds had
whstied about Times Square. Since
the completion of the hotel. the big
wind has departed Now an invest
saticn is proposed which will examine
into the leyeling up of the structure
IN the various portions OF the metrop-
oils - such manner az To do away
WIKI fn.s gales created by buildings
81 strange contrast.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-02-13

a jug OF wine, Il can of paint and
Il mortgage, was the modification OF
lHe immortal Omar that sent Harry
EDWARDS t" the Colorado penitentiarv.
At his trial it was brought out thar
EDWARDS was enamoured of a Young
widow. against whose farm - lu,nhe,
comranv held mortgage. 1t WAS
shown that she had promised To marry
Edwards when he paid off the. mort
guge. In an attempted short cut &c
mutrimony Edwards broke into tn,
Office of the company. opened the SAT.
and appropriated the mortgage. Tn
fortunately for him. lac found a jug -
wine, and partook generously. Will
the result that in departing lie got hi
feet linked up in Il can OF red paint
and Mas easily tracked to his lain
Tie mortgage still overhangs III
property OF tie enchanting widow, an,
Edwards chances of Il venture witt
Cupid have been postponed four Years
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-02-13

Murder is becoming so much Of i
tally habit in New York, according to
the official report of coroners OF the
city, that in the last - months there
were 1876 homicides. out of this num-
Der, 10S Mere ly shooting, record
which would have made the fame OF
Z one time Western mining camp Sc
cure. The average of violent deaths
during the year in New York was sew
On, and the causes ranged all the way
from automobiles To the kicks OF
horses. However the horse as a homi-
cidal agent is hopelessly outclassed
by the automobile, for while there
were only IA deaths caused by horse:
there were So caused by the latter
agent
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-02-13

4 patient. John j. Nugent' was
found dead in his cell at the insane
ASYLUM at Matteawan, and his death
is said To have been caused by
"hooting'-a hospital term for the
kicking of man to ueath. Is II
possible that this treatment Is 50
common that familiar name mas
been bestowed upon it! II SO. there is
a glorious opportunity for New YORK
relOrmers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-02-13

When wireless operator at San
Francisco can sit down and nave
cosy little chat with an operator at
Ghost Shimosa, 800 miles away on the
japan coast. as was done Monday
night. we hardly need fear yellow
peril, but rather rejoice that We nav
an opportunity now to pick UP IN
formation all over the world Tor the
people. by the people.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-02-13
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR

man las TO be taught; woman
learns the finer things of lie.
Coal bills are bigger discount Oh
lomes,ic happiness than most anything
else.
Wedding presents that come 20 YOU
are Just like getting back ten Gents
on the dollar.
There's something about Wlhhii's
monoy that makes YOU lose most
everything else that is worth haVihs.
If a woman can lose enough Steep al
rarties tn be sick all day long sne
knows she is having the best time III
ner life.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-02-13

The bolt OF lightning which struck
the Missouri STATE house on February
:; is, we believe. the first recorded APP
plication of electricity to this purpose.
The Show-Me State now has an OPP
portunity to build state house as fine
as ours. Rut we are wondering why
,,isso,,ri,s state house went instead Of
OAio's.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-02-13

speaking of high finance, this
waiter in Rectors at Chicago VINO
scnt out call for one first class hold
lp man." in much the same manner as
= patron Of the place might order ioo-
ster Il Ia Newburg. and, when his man
applied. sublet IA $500 robbery oi 'no
cafes strong box, gains "a head de-
cision over anything we can tell III lhe
East
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-02-13

The scenes at the Decies-Gould
wedding. with the leaders in New
York's social and professional life
standing on pews after mad scram-
bic for the choicest seats, weren't FAR
removed from ii big football game.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-02-13

ocean acquires it's radium rays from
the vast quantity carried into it from
all the waters of the earth. In other
words, it is the deposits carried into
the ocean from the eating away OF
the continent, that supply its mar
velous and until recently utterly I'M
suspected radfum powers. Brockton
Daily Enterprise Va
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-02-13

No notice whatever will be taken of
unsigned communications
The journal cannot be held RESPONSE
bic for the preservation or return or
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, 1911-02-13
VOICES OF THE PRESS.

Now that aviatorS are travelling Wit
six passengers the death rate may IN
crease in scomctrical prorotuons=-
Honolulu Bulletin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-02-13

American ariators are going to use
their machines fer observation OF the
lighting in the Mexican revolution.
Al last, an insurrection which prom
ises neip toward civilizations progress
ana 10Y to the MeXioans with some
recognition of tn. ir hubbiing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-02-13

Tho hol,e VINO climbed up stairs it
Exeter TO escape the storm showed
himself above the class of TIE man
who doesn't know enough t. 70 III
when il rains. -PurstmoutA, y. II.
ChrnniClt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-02-13

Local preacher says mon uuGht to
cook. sew. wash dishes and rise early
to ct the breakfast. as their wives re
0uirc MOI" Test than they do. Just
what Office the doctor expects winch
the snlfragette era commences l. not
knuNp--N y. Evening Telegram.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-02-13

tt" Mexican insurrcCtoS have cap-
turtd d hand car. This begins Ia look
like real husin, Ss.-PittS burg Dispatch.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-02-13

When coil gees up please remember
that radium which is to heat us in
future is worth only tew million
dollars Il pounl.-Boston Herald.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-02-13

The Roclland Opinion says. An
enthusiastic mob of four people turned
out in answer to the appeal in last
weeks local papers for a meeting OF
all who We're interested in the Boy
Scout movement. We can hardly be-
lieve that this showing really rep
reSenlS the feeling of Rockland bust
ness and professional men toward
the work. but it is certain that this
important work among the boys of
the city is losing momentum on ac-
count oi apathy and lack of support
by representative men and women.
Another effort is to be made to arouse
an active interest"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-02-13
Monday. February 10. 1911.

From every point on earth we
are equally near to heaven ana
To the Infinite. --.\HOn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-02-13

TLt salt goldfish season opehs un
usually early. and is expected To Rt
long 1t toaches more people than tn
brock trout season.-Boston Advertiser
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-02-13

George c. Pcasc. Of Phippsburg. still
believes hc Was elected sheriff of
Sagadahoc county The village black
smith makes no idle boasts and even
his nearest neighbors do not know his
plans. but he is going on with his fight
III buamcss-lille manner. Wednes-
Gay' he sent the argument in the APP
peal from decision in the matter re-
Gently handed down by Justice Spear,
t. Chief Justice Emery at his home at
Ellsworth. Meanwhile Mr.. Pease con-
tinues to work busily away at his
smithy and reports business exception
ally good.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-02-13

Maine Woods prints the following of
the recent heavy SHOWS During the
recent heavy storm last week a snow
ploW on d snow train on the Sandy
River u Rangeley Lakes railroad left
the iron and plunged into the ditch
not far from South Strong. There was
not time to get it on the track again
before the arrival of the morning trair
from Phillips To Pennington SO it was
left in the ditch until the snow train
returned from Pennington. when i,
was rescued and taken back to Phil
lips. Snow trains We're necessary t,
the Phillips & Rangeley road muci
of tie time last week
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-02-13

The legislature has been in session
four weeks. and responsive to the de
mand of the people it hasn't done 4
thina.-Houston Post
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-02-13

Out-Uf-Statc capital shows its con-
fideuce in THE undeveloped resources
Of Maine in the ability of the Bangor
Il Aruostuok railroad in financing a
road through 157 miles of Northern
Maine wilderness without an existing
town in it entire length, and without
the aid of Il rebate tax from the Legs
lature. The railroad already has re-
CeiVed from the state charter fot
the construction of the AlldgaSli
branch. 1t will run from West Sc
boiS on the main line through to St
Francis on the St John river. 1t Will
be expensive building through the
tangled forest but vast amount OF
cumberland, heretofore inaccessible il
thus opened mp. According to plans
fled by Moses Burpee, the chief en-
gincer of the road, the branch will
cost $1,T4,555 to construct. 1t is
planned that the new section sinai
be built as have all portions of the
b. & A. system, save the Greenvills
branch. which was originally the ole
Bangor & Piscataquis, by an issu,
OF bonds and not by the sale of stock
1t Is understood that the bonds al
ready have been placed and that the
| dirt will fly by spring.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-02-13
Maine Gossip

Thus YOU, not for yourselves, build nests.
q birds;
Thus you. not for yourselves. grow
tiecCes, sheep;
Thus YOU, not for yourselves, store honey.
bees
Thus you. not for yourselves. drag
plouGhs, o oxen.
-Nergil.
South Portland physician eats
dogfish. Not only does he eat them.
but he upholds them as one of the
greatest delicacieS Of the deep. H
has caught them, cut them open, an
aiyZed them and partaken of them as
a connoiSseur and he now claims thor
ough a"quaintanceship and lasting
friendship unequalcd by any other
man. He would even lend his best
SUNDAY trousers to any "squalus
atsnchias this upon the doctors au-
tnority. He denies this fish is am eat
or Of waste and offal and declares there
is no finer oil in the world than comes
from Squally's liver. As Il chowder
ingredient he avows the dogfish is
excellent aud in other forms is a rival
of the salmon and halibut as a dain-
~. Wen try hard not to doubt the
doctors good intentions but there WAS
Il certain DR.. Osler who gained great
fame by asserting that elderly persons
should submit to choloroform.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-02-13

SkowEtgan is greatly Interested in
the alfalfa proposition advanced by
the Jersey creamery OF that place. The
patrons Of the creamery are not losing
time IN getting into line and tho man
ager has been busy with corresponds
ence and telephone calls since the first
OF the month. In return fur the linz
and seed which tn company will sup
ply the patrons will be required to set
apart for experiment quarter acre
of well-drained soil that was devoted
t. some 1oed crop last year. This plot
will then receive a liberal application
of dressing, the 800 pounds of lime then
will be distributed and then the ground
viii be narrowed at short intervals un-
til time 10 plant seed. AS early in the
spring as possible the plots will be eN-
amined to determine the adoption OF
the soil to the growth of alfalfa. As
soon as enough applications have been
received those interested will be in
Nltcd TO meet in SkoWhcgan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-02-13

The Massachusetts legislator" has
under consideration bill To abolish
all divorce laws of the Commonwealth.
-Biddeford Record.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-02-13

Dexter business and professional
men are rapidly taking sides in the
Lake Wassookcag controversy. \ Pc
titiOn carrying the names of % promi-
nent men demanded the enactment of
law 10 prohibit ice fishing in this
body Of water. Since the act went in
to the Legislative hopper the circu-
lation of petition of remonstrance
has found many signers and before
the hearing given Wednesday by the
Ccmrittee on inland fisheries and
game. further interesting develop
mcnts are promised This trouble fol-
lowing so soon after the school dancing
dispute. labels DeXtcrtcs as argument
lovers from starting gun to tape.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-02-13

crease IN SGoiAculCdt Plpi'ot lttitSs
Honolulu Bulletin.
The horse VINO climbed up stairs ii
Exeter to ESCAPE the storm showed
himself above the class OF TIE man
who doesn't know enough IL 20 III
when il rains. Portsmouth, y. II.
Chronicle,
Local preacher says mon uuSht To
cook. sew. wash dishes and rise early
to ct the breakfast. as their wives re-
auirc mon" rest than they do. Just
what Office tie doctor expects ~hea
the snfragette era commences l. not
knovp.--N. y. Evening Telegram
Tie Mexican inSurrcCtoS iIaNc tdp-
turtd hand car. This begins u look
like real husin, ss-PittSburg Dispatch.
When coil gees up please rememhef'
that radium. which is to heat us in
future is worth only a few million
dollars Il pounl.-Boston Herald.
TLt salt goldfish season opehs un=
usually early. and is expected To be
long. 1t todches more people than the
The legislature has been in session
four weeks. and responsive to the de-
mand of the people it hasn't done 4
thin.-I1ouston Post
The Massachusetts legislature has
under consideration bill To abolish
all divorce LAWS OF the Commonwealth.
-Biddeford Record.
1t took ii postal card 36 years to go
from Connecticut to Indiana. Bet a
dollar h. had it in his pocket all the
time Ellsworth Enterprise,
The author of that bill to prohibit
| anybody but a registered dentist from
pulling tooth in an emergency ought
to wake up with a jumping toothache
40 miles away from the nearest regis
| tered dentist.-Biddefor Record.
The will of the people as expressed
at the polls by the voters of Missouri
| last fan has been defeated 10y Divine
| intcrpoSition. At the recent election
there was a referendum as to whether
| or not the state should appropriate
$5,000,000 for a new state capitol The
| proposal was defeated but the ole
capitol has been burned and new one
| is absolutely cssential.-Bangor Com
mercial
! The reports from Augusta indicate
that enough Republicans will absent
themselves from the House Wher
jResubmiSSiun is voted on so as tC
leave the Democrats a tWo-thirds
vote. This will throw d heavy bur
den of expense on the temperance
people who will be obliged TO &,
down deep into their pockets to ware
off the attack of the National liquor
Iinterests.--SiX Town Times.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-02-13

1t took a postal card 80 years to 90
from Connecticut to Indiana, Bet a
dollar h. had it in his pocket all the
time Ellsworth Enterprise.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-02-13

The author of that bill to prohibit
anybody but registered dentist from
pulling tooth in an emergency ought
to wake up with a jumping toothache
10 miles away from the nearest regis
tered Biddeford Record
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-02-13
ODD FELLOWS HALL.

ASYLUM LODGE NO. 70, REGULAR
meeting Friday evening at 73O O'Clock
Work in Second degree Friday evening
+. G. HARRINGTON. N. G.
X. H. BROWN, Sec.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1911-07-11
birmingham (Ensland) Post.

He brings a power of acute reason
ing to his work, and we are glad to
say, wholehearted enthusiasm.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1911-07-11
SHAMROCK III.
Corn Club at Smithfejd.

The Boys Corn Club of Johnston
county had a meeting at 10 O'Clock
yesterday morning in Smithfield this
meeting being held in conjunction with
a basket picnic held by the Chamber
of Commerce and the Farmers Edu-
cational Union. Mr.. James NJ. Gray.
assistant demonstration from the state
Department Of Agriculture. addressed
the boys on the advantages of corn
crops and of seed selection. About a
hundred. including a few
who came with the boys. heard Mr.
Gray. Announcement was made Of
some county prizes. in addition to
State prizes. the county prizes being
as follows: First prize. for largest
yield this fall: second prize. for sec
ond largest yield: third prize. for third
largest yield: a prize for the best kept
record. boCa neatnes5 and accuracy
being considered. and a prize for the
largest profit on q single acre The
amounts have not Yet been determined
These prizes, or most Of them. will be
in cash.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1911-07-11
Plenty OF I'avOritc Sons.
New York SUM

New YORK Sun.)
Colonel George r. Mcclellan Hdr-
vey, of New Jersey, according 10 his
friends, has been On q New England
tour of inspection concerning the out
look for Governor Wilson. and 'l'
Democrats familiar with the Ne"
England situation. dropping into town
every now and then as they do. re-
mark that Connections Democrats be
lieVe that their State should present
Governor Simeon Baldwin to tn" Dem
ocratic national convention next year
and that Maine will without DOUBT
present its faNorite son. Governor
while Massachusetts. u
course, Aill present Governor ross.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1911-07-11
A HANDY KIND OF DUCK.

A farmer in Southern Illinois has.
50 he claims, educated his flock of
ducks to eat potato bugs and he -
charging his neighbOrs 500 per day
for their use in this line.
He tried them first on his " po-
tato patch. The ducks went through
them like scandal through a small
town. He then shut up his ducks an
til they got good and hungry and them
turned them loose on his n~elShDpf ,