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The Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1911, 1911-02-10

PRINCIPALLY to the executive sessions,
where matters of interest to the trade
were discussed.
Wednesday night the delegates were
entertained at the Grand theatre and
later at the Commercial Club. They
also witnessed the wrestling match and
it was with characteristic courtesy due
the visitors that McGurren scored his
fall with "scissors hold.
TUESDAY.
The Association was called to order
in the afternoon and after the invoca
tion by Rev. Clattenberg, Mayor Nc
Glory formally welcomed the visitors
to the city and spoke for a few mo-
ment on the help that such an organi-
cation could be to the state.
Pres. Moe then read his address,
which in part was as follows:
Gentlemen:
We have met here in our fifteenth
Retail Hardware At'oci:.' :o:..
What are we hero for, and why do
we h,ld these conventions?
We are here principally for business
sessions, but we also want the social
side brought out, in mingling with our
fellow dealer, the travelling salesman,
the manufacturer and the jobber.
We are here to exchange ideas, 10
get pointers, to learn something that
will benefit us in our business, to lay
plans for the future.
We are here to learn to improve our
methods of doing business, to learn to
better our conditions, to learn to in
crease our trade, to get better acquaint.
ed with our competitor, and bring about
a better and friendlier feeling and un,
derstanding, to learn to broaden out
then go home and put these things in.
to practice,' and we will become better
hardware men and better citizens.
There never was better or more
profitable time spent, or worth more tc
dealer, than that at our association
meetings, provided you identify your
self, and become part of that meet
ing.
We can all learn something by com
ing in contact with men interested i,
the same line Of business, by compar
ing ideas and results.
We need friends in business, as well
as out Of it.
No man does we'll who thinks of him.
self alone.
The man who accustoms himself tt
think, has spring on his own prem
ises that runs all the year around
while the man who doesn It has to de
pend on a leaky cistern.
We are here to deserve success, anG
I know Of no better way for the mem
bers to obtain it, than by attending al
our business sessions, promptly, take
an active part in the discussions, AL
questions, look over the splendid ex
hibits provided by our jobbers ant
manufacturing friends, and enjoy tn,
social pleasures between times, and
!. say again, that attending our conven
y tionsin that :wey,is the sbest; st
ment you ever made and sure sourc,
of profit.
On the parcels post, Mr.. Moe said:
"Parcels post, like the cat with nin'
lives. but come back again, livelier tina,
ever, and it behooves every mcmbe
to get busy right now if you ever ex
pect to do anything to check or hea'
it off.
Have you written our senators AM
congressman about it, If not, how will
they know your views on the question
Perhaps you think they are mind read
ers.
"We can adopt resolutions hero etha
are ironclad and steel lined and d"ab]
riveted, and I want to tell you. they ar
not worth the paper they arc writer
The Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1911, 1911-02-10

Attorney F. T. cuthbert spoke on
Competitive Principles" and secre.
tary Barnes presented his annual re.
port.
Wednesday night the exhibits were
shown the delegates, thej Devils Lake
band rendering well selected program.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-14
AMUSE M ENTS.
New Vaudeville at Opera House.

AS a vaudeville number that is sure
to please all those seeking entertain
ment Of a comedy singing. dancing
and change costume nature the bill
ing. to be presented, today. at the
Opera house ought To come near filling
the bill McKissnick and Shadney are
a pair of vaudeville artists with {,
reputation for making hit i'll every
house in which they appear. AS for
the pictures as shown. yesterday. they
will bear repeating today, and consist
of good variety of interesting and
highly entertaining subjects. among
which is a beautiful dramatic produce
ton from the studio of the popular
Bison entitled, THE Missionary
Gratitude" a story of Indian life in
the Far West. Another feature film
from the Reliance studio produced in
their unusually qualified style of dra-
mates, entitled, THE Godfather" The
Ambrosia service is not a great way
in the distarce with their clever sub
iect. "The Chimney Sweep" Then
there is that popular comedy pair in
a new role Mutt and jeff with the
German Band.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-14

tee or any other committee will show
that We are paying much smaller
salaries than most other states and
that the trustees have worked under
great difficulties in working out the
reforms which have been instituted, :
said the witness. The women and
men are employed, which seems to
me much better than idleness.'
Witness spoke of the securing of the
Arsenal property through the efforts
of Congressman Burleigh. which
now accommodates large number
Of patients and provides q park for
recreation, property now worth TO
the State at least $3.50 600
Witness spoke of the saving made
in the building of the new kitchen and
alluded to .he gradual bringing OF
the patients out from under restraint.
If these improvements have cost
something, the State of Maine IS
yetting the benefit of it he stated.
Witness explained that the short
age in the store accounts vas occa-
stoned by errors in bookkeeping anu
that there was no loss TO the State.
who takes the inventory at the.
md of the year," asked MIR Stetson.
"A committee of the board of trus.
.ees." was the reply.
Trustee Waite explained that the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-14
CONY NOTES S.

The Sophomore class pins have beer
ordered, this week, from Herbert
Locke. a graduate of Cony, and the!
are expected at an early date.
Invitations are being given out b.
the Beta Phi Society, for a dance, to
be held by them, Dec 81. at the Par.
ish house.
The executive committee for The
Chlzzle- Wizzle fair has been ap
pointed and are as follows: Mary
Johnson. Leo Dunn, Burleigh Marston
Edith Marden, Mildred harrington
Edwin Blanchard. Frank Rabbit
Bernice Leighton, Helen Thompson
and Stanley Clark.
The editorials for the Cony Cue have
been called for by the editor. Miss
Mary Johnson. and the next edition OF
the paper will appear in January.
The debating class met, Tuesday
evening. and sides We're chosen for a
debate, which will he held on the eve
ming OF Jan. 3. The question in this
debate will be, Resolved, That Unit
ed states Senators Should Be Chosen
by Popular Vote"
The executive committee of the
Chizzle- WizZle fair has decided 10
hold the fair on the evenings of Jan
&c and 81. 1912.
Forrest Lang of the Sophomore class
has left the school, having moved TO
Worcester. Mass, where he will enter
local High school.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-14

no goods were carried away from the
store and that the young man in
charge, when the shortage was dis
covered, was strictly honest.
Land Agent Perle.
The Insane Hospital probe was sus-
pended for a time while Edgar E.
Ring of Orono, for 10 years State land
agent, was put on the stand. Witness
was asked where he made his home
during that period and he replied that
he kept his residence in Orono. Until
the state had an auditor, he paid his
own travelling expenses between Oro-
no and Augusta, but after that he col
lected thar travel and hotel expenses
from the State under instruction OF
the auditor. Before the auditor took
office the distance travelled was fig
Ered from Augusta, but after the au-
ditor came in the distances weraN
reckoned from orono.
Most of my trips were to the north
ern Part of the state said Mr.. Ring.
land considerable money was saved
to tie State by making my home at
oTono. Mr.. Ring stated that his books
were kept according to plan suggest
ed by Former Auditor Hatch
The Witness. in answer 10 a series
Of Questions. stated that he received i
lot Of old notes from his predecessor
Continued on rase Twelye.)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-14

Two respondents appeared before
Judge Maher. Wednesday forenoon. in
the municipal court, the charge
against both being vagrancy. William
Mcbride, the first respondent, was al
lowed to go by Judge Maher, without
receiving sentence, as he testified
that he was willing to leave the town,
and that he had work in Boston if he
could get money enough TO get there.
The other respondent, William Car
rigan, pleaded not guilty, but as he
had been begging on the streets and
had made considerable trouble for the
officer who arrested him, he was SEN
tencnd 10 60 DAYS in Jail
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-14
Match YOUR Kidneys.

Their action controls your health. Read
what Foley's Kidney Pills have, done
for your neighbor. H. S. Moody, AZ
last ten or twelve years l had kidney
trouble, with severe pain across my
back and irregular and painful kidney
action. a friend advised Foley's Kidney
Pills and I began taking them. In few
days the pain left my back and the
trouble with my kidneys is completely
cured. gladly recommend Foley Kid
kidney trouble" Bowditch. Webster &.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-14

A. T.. Wood can make you prices on
watches and diamonds that may sur
prise you. Just read his ad. for i'm
portant suggestions III Christmas
shopping.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-14
MANCHESTER.

NORTH-Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Clark
of Belgrade We're the Sunday guests
OF Mr.. and Mrs. f. M. Dudley
NJ s. Fincld recently sold fine colt
to J. NJ. Cummings of Belgrade.
Lee +. >.Hall was an overnight
guest, Sunday, of Chauncey w. FL
field
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-14

Capt. John ID. Nichols Of Boston,
former commander of the Massachu-
sets Ancient and Honorable Artil-
iery, is business visitor in the city
md is registered at the Augusta
House
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-14

Councillors A. s. Kimball of Nor
WAY, Charles l.. Turgeon of Auburn
and Frank a. Peabody of Houiton ar
rived in the city, during the day
Wednesday, in order to be present al
the meeting. THURSDAY, of the Cover
nor and Council.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-14

Keep j. r. Farrell's little store, I'M
der C0ny House. in mind when search
ing for Christmas presents. Low pric-
es are acceptable where the goods arc
first quality and style. See the ad for
suggestions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-14

Winfield A. Busha of Gage street
recently sold his chestnut morse,
weighing about 1850 pounds. through
E. p. Bowling. to f. A. Sibley of
North Sidney. The purchaser will use
the animal on his farm in that town
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-14

Hose was called by a still alarm
at 1926 p. NJ. Wednesday, to the res
idence of I'd Assistant Engineer Jo-
seph A. Marston, 26 Patterson street,
for . chimney fire. Two chemicals
were used in extinguishing the fire.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-14
improvements in Hospital.

Hon. George L. Macomber. former
member of the board of trustees
called the attention OF the committee
TO the fact that previous to the APP
pointment of State auditor tbs
trustees employed a special audito'
to go over the items in the books anc
the vouchers and compelled him tt
make a written statement as to THEN
condition over his signature. Mr.
Macomber spoke in detail of the i'm
nrovements that had been made by
thc board of trustees during his tern
pf service and tho expenses connect
ID With investigation of systems il
vogue in hospitals in other states
"a eair investigation by this commit
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-14

The Women's Missionary Society Of
the Winthrop street Baptist church
will meet at } p NJ. Thursday. with
Mrs. Il. p. Hope at her home, II Wes-
ton street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-14

Mrs. J. A. Norton has returned to
her nome on West Crescent street,
after passing an extended visit with
relatives at Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-14

1t will be well to cut out Swift &
Turner Co.'S ad. in this issue. the list
Viii be awfully convenient for shop
pers to have. Here are drummer's
sample, SOC. pocket knives, being sold
for only 33c. No doubt about their
being regular soc. value Remember
the boys.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-14

Mrs. Susan Kimball of lower State
street suffered an i'll turn, Monday
evening. which developed into an at
tack of bronchitis.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-14

Stated conclave of Trinity Comman-
derry, Knights Templar, will be held
Friday evening. The order Of Malta
VIII be communicated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-14
Daily kennebec Jourila.
LOCAL BRIEFS.

f. A. Abbott of Sidney was a bust
Tess visitor in this city, Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-14

The annual meeting of the First
Freewill Baptist Society of Augusta
will he held at the church at 790 p.
Nj, Monday. Dec. IS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-14

Mr.. and Mrs. Mark Bradstreet of
this city are receiving congratulations
upon the birth of 10-pound daugh-
ter born Monday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-14

Elias w. Cove, formerly of this city,
but now residing in Windsor, was in
town, Tuesday afternoon, calling on
his son, Clifford.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-14

Mrs. John Halves of Readfield was
in Augusta, Wednesday afternoon,
calling on friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-14

w. G.. Hunton of Readfield was a
business visitor Wednesday, in the
city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-14

A fine line of art embroidery, fancy
goods fancy and work aprons. dolls,
etc, can be found at the Methodist
vestry, today and tomorrow. At T.
NJ. today. Miss Marion Evelyn Starks
of Charlestown. Mass, will give re-
cital At 100 P. NJ. the Doll carnival,
readings by Miss Starks and exercises
by the children. All free. Everyone in
vited. dec1id1t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-14

IF Won are troubled with chronic corr
stipation the mild and gentle effect of
Chamberlain's Tablets makes them es-
necially suited to your case For sale by
MI dealers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-14

patients. The building later of
bungalow and swimming pool and the
purchase of launches. In all only
$4,000 had been expended. Witness
said that the tablet placed in the pa
vilion at the island and the naming of
the island for witness by the Legis'a
ture was against his wishes. He
stated that Treasurer Campbell, in his
opinion, fully earned the $500 that
was voted him by the trustees
The payment of so a month to Miss
rwitohell was fully explained by Judge
Thase. who presented an order passed
June l, 1887, providing that she be
aid $125 a year for her extra services
n taking charge of the dry goods de-
,artment. Mr.. Upper suggested that
ne bylaws provided that the matren
;hould give all her time TO the institu-
ion.
Trustee Nickerson's Collections.
Hon. Alonzo r. Niekerson of Booth
1aY Harbor who was appointed Il
member of the board in 1907. was
allied upon to testify in regard to
i'll for services before the Legisla-
ure amounting to S2S0.32. and said
hat the services were of a similar
nature to those rendered by Judge
rhase. His services in collection ac
counts for the Bangor and Augusta
hospitals We're taken up by Atty. Tup-
Der and witness quoted the State
auditor as saying that there was no
way in which he could be paid except
through the collections. He said that
IT the suggestion Of State Auditor
latch a vote was passed providing for
he payment of his expenses from
hospital funds. Witness collected IN
Ill s6,404.S7 Several accounts which
lie did not collect were collected
through the attorney generals office.
lie explained how bill for services in
Connection with this work for 1909
amounting to $1,000 was approved by
state Auditor Hatch, when he sent
him two bills. one for $3.50, at a rate of
50 per day, and another for $1,000. ask
ng the auditor To approve whichever
pill he saw fiji.
Witness was also asked in regard
% the payment Of So per week to his
laughter. .16 wears of age. for services
as typist, and a bill for the occupancy
of the office of j. w. Brackctt, and
these matters We're explained in de-
tail as Well as the hiring of a type
writing machine from his son, which
witness said was hired at a less sum
than he could have obtained it for
elsewhere.
Judge Chase explained that lie was
responsible for the expenses incurred
~ Trustee Niekerson in investigating
cases which We're supported at the
Hospitals by State aid. contrary by
'aw, the work being taken up by Mr..
\ickerSoE at witness suggestion
Witness believed that the invcstiga
ton had saved the State many dol
lars and unearthed cases of fraud
where municipal officers had made
statements that were untrue.
The amount collected was a small
amount of what was due the STATE
was it not?" asked Mr.. Stetson.
IL was" replied Mr.. Nicllerson
Some other accounts We're collected
through the attorney generals office
md many others could be collected
if time was put into the nvestiga
ton"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-14
Insane Hospital Probe
Drags on, "Wednesday.
Trustees and Treasurer Camp.
bell Answer All Questions.
Show That Transactions Question.
ed Saved Money to State.

The Insane Hospital probe dragged
YEARLY along through, Wednesday,
with a brief interlude when the spe-
cial Legislative investigating COM
mittee placed Former Land Agent
Edgar Z. Ring OF Orono upon the
stand to testify as to employment of
legal counsel aside from the attorney
generals office. Not more than half
a dozen spectators We're in the judi
ciary committee room where the hear
ing was held during the entire day,
the attendance being practically con-
fined to representatives of the press
ard witnesses summoned before the
committee. The committee concluded
the work of the present session dur
ing the day and the members re-
turned home on the early evening
trains.
The feature of the forenoon ses-
sion was the clear explanations made
by Judge Chase and Mr.. Nickerson of
the old board of trustees in regard TO
transactions which were questioned
ny the committee, bat which ii was
shown had made substantial say
ing TO the state. The present system
of purchasing supplies was ably
championed by Manning s. Campbell,
the steward and trea surcr of the Au-
grsta institution and the matter of
a small shortage III tho store account,
which was made much Of by the in
vestigators. was shown 10 he due
wholly 10 errors in bookkeeping. II
developed n The forenoon hearing
that the extra salary, which WAS raid
Former Matron Miss Alice G. witch
eli, was for services in connection
with the charge of the dry goods de-
partment. the same having been
paid in accordance with a vote of the
trustees passed in 1887.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-14

appraisers took into account the de-
probation of the furniture, while the
groceries and other goods in the
store We're figured at the cost price.
MIR. Maeomber stated that #hlle
there was sometimes IA shortage IN
the store accounts they sometimes
oVerran.
Shortage in Store Accounts.
Manning S Campbell, steward and
treasurer of the Maine Insane hespi-
tai was next called Witness had
held that position y years He eH
planned in detail the shortage dis
covered in the store accounts in 1908.
The young man in charge OF the
store showed a shortage in his ac-
counts from month to month. Later
competent clerk was put onto the
books to straighten out the varia-
tons. which We're largely those in
price. or omissions to carry out the
charges Witness explained III je-
tell the general system % store az
counts He stated that during the
last 10 years in handling three
quarters of million dollars worth
If goods the entire shortage was
about SlSGa and out Of that amount
sl22o was the shortage for 1908, pre-
yiousiy alluded to,
Witness could positively state tina,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-14

Mrs. Harriet F. Tibbets Will nave
a sale of hand-painted novelties
Christmas cards and water-coioret
paintings from Friday until chrlst
mas. dec14d1t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-14
LOCAL NOTICES.

DR.. e. w. Emerson will give Bene'
fit circle, at the residence OF w. w
Wing, Il Middle street, at 7.45 +. NJ.
Thursday. Public invited deel4dl'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-14
Chase's Island Matters.

The witness volunteered information
in regard to the securing of Chase's
Island from the l.. :. government ane
his efforts in getting through tho
Legislature an appropriation of $s00G
for repairing the buildings and prem
Uses al Widows Island for eonvalescent
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1911-09-06
SOUTH CAROLINA POPULATION BY COLOR
Census Bureau Issues Preliminary Statistics of Whites
and Negroes.

Washington, d. c., Sept. 5, 1911.-
Preliminary comparative statistics Of
the population of South Carolina were
issued today by Census Director Du-
rand. The tabulations were made un-
der the supervision of Chief Statisti-
clan VIM. G. Hunt of the Division of
Population and are the result of the
first count in detail, of the returns Of
the Thirteenth Census. The figures
are, therefore. subject to possible re-
Vision but it is believed that the
changes, if any, will not be material
The figures relate to the State, the
city OF Charleston. the other cities of
10000 and over. and the counties. The
total population of the state and Of
Charleston is distributed into white,
negro. and all other. and the percent
age proportion of each is given, for
the cenSuSes of 1910, 1900. and 1890.
The decennial percentage of increase
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1911-09-06

or decrease for the same classifica-
tion for the decade, 19O01910, also is
stated. The figures for the counties
are divided into white and negro, the
latter including Chinese, Japanese,
and Indians, but the number of such
are SO small that they do not material
ly affects the figures given for negroes.
Similar statements for the other
southern states are being prepared
and will probably be issued in the
near future.
The report shows that there are
i $50 people of all colors in Laurens
county. OF these 1876 are white and
22.T54 are colored.
The population of Charleston, which
hitherto has not been given out, is
placed at 5S,S33, the whole increase
of something over 5000 being cred
tied to the white population. The ne
gro and other population showed a
decrease.