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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-01-19

Mr.. and Mr.. John Hilbert ieft RES
lard, where they nave been riatyI}g
Mr.. Hilbert's relatives the past s"iif,
last Saturday and are due in New
York next Monday Mr.. and Mrs G.
II. Douglass will go 10 New York I"
meet them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-01-19

David Burke, Jr., a laborer of Bangor,
\ widow and four small children, the
oldest of whom is but six years, sur
vive, practically without any means Of
support. He is said to have been men
tally -deranged temporarily and left
home Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-01-19

The coal pile of the Copsecook Mill
or the wharf continues to burn, 1t
has been smoldering- for nearly n
month. and While not dangerous Is
liable to break out in new place ut
any time. taa"=s
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-01-19

in the recent report of the installa-
ton of officers OF Gardiner Lodge,
Knights of Pythias the names of Wal
tor X Wakefield should haye appcqrtd
as vice chancellor and @. II. Pray MS
master Of work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-01-19

Miss Mary j. steward Of Sherburn
avenue recently entertained for the
day ner cousins. Mrs. r. II. Steward.
Mrs w. -. Steward of Skowhegan and
Mrs. II. w Heath of Waterville.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-01-19

50c. gloves. 35c; 81 90 gloves. 7ac.;
I.5o gloves, $l19. The $500, $3.50 and
$S.0e grades. lamb and fur lined, s1.49.
All our Wright & Ditson coat sweat
ers $500 grades. $3.50 higher priced AT
tie same proportion. S5.aet Sc. o. bath
robes at gao. All wool hose at l9c.
per pair. All PC. hosiery, ZOE
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-01-19

Mrs. Stinchheld. who has peen tie
guest OF Mrs. l.. b. Wing. lett WedneH-
day Tor Portland. where she will visit
before returning To Milo Me- s~F@ 80
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-01-19

Mr.. and Mrs. McEachen have re
turned! fio,a a six-weeks visit to rela
tives in Nova SCOTIA. Mrs. McEaehen's
sister accompanied her homo and will
do homework for Mrs. Harry law
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-01-19

Mrs. Eaton and daughter, who have
been visiting Mrs. Daniel Glidden Al
Ran lolph. returned Wednesday, "a.
Skowhegan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-01-19
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

The man found Tuesday beside the
.raiload traGk near rasin Mills. frozen
% death, was Identified "Wednesday as
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-01-19
Shirts

Our high grade. all new patterns, 75c.
and soc. grades 42c. The $1.00 grades
large variety. up to date patterns,
79c. $50 grades, sl10.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-01-19
# Grand Sweeuik,gO out Sale


Heavy feeced lined underwear, reg
ular SOC. kind. 39c. The sl.00 grade, of
fleece lined and wool merinos, 1ac. $1.5o
all wool, white and natural mixed,
Si.15.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-01-19

COLDS CAUSE HEADACHE LAXA-'
TIVE BROMO Qninine. the world wide,
Cold and Grip remedy removes. cause,
Cali for full name. Look for signature
E. w. GROVE. 25c. ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-01-19

The annual Parish meeting OF the
Congregational church will be held
next Monday aptninS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-01-19

observe Leighton's .enlightenine
new ad and the date Tor the great
mark down sale to begin this morn
ing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-01-19

When buying a cough medicine fol,
children bear in mind that Chamberlaln's
Cough Remedy is most effectual for
colds, Group and whoonfng cough and
that It contains no harmful drug. For
SalN oyArvwVoro
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-01-19
SOUTH GARDINER.

Coleman Farrell returned home Tues
day from Il trip 10 Brewer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-01-19

should be taken by the authorities to
bring the assailants to Justice.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-01-19
GARDINER.

Regular meeting Thursday evening.
o. Gardiner Lodge. No. 0, X O. Q. r.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-01-19
Miscellaneous

All grades OF mems trousers at as
tonishing discounts. suit cases, bags
at about IS the usuA prices.
\ small lot of ladies' and mems slip
on rain coats at ste. while they last.
one lot of boys slp-on rain coats at
$249 We have discontinued our boys
cIutlHng department. but We have A
GOOD selection Of boys Summer suits
brought over from last season that W.
are closing ont at about l. price.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-01-19
HeCkweas.

our entire all new exclusive line Of aA
neciWear, $1.00. 75c. and J0c. grades
willie they last. Soc. = $50 .-'ss..'S
Hats and caps ut greatly reduced
prices. Nothing has escaped the krifc
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-01-19

Every garment new this year
warranted 10 give satisfaction or ,
money back.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-04-25
This Year. Last Year. Decrease

increase.
1T is the little accidents that count
said Chairman Richards. "as thirty
nine out of forty employees are injured
in little accidents that can be prevent
ed in less time than it takes to make
a report of the injury, and only one
out of forty injured in collisions or
derailments.
The committee of safety plan is one
Of the remedies which has been urged
by the League for Public Safety. with
headquarters in Chicago. for reducing
the calamitous loss of life and limb
In railroad operations and the enor-
NOUS money waste involved, waste
which is estimated to be over $3.50 900, :
600 year. The general adoption by
railroads and industrial corporations
of the committee of safety" plan for
enlisting employees in the prevention
of accidents would. it has been proved,
effect a saving so great that from one
to two per cent. additional would be
earned by the steam railroads and an
even greater sum by the electric roads
of the United States.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-04-25
THE COST OF LITIGATION.

The st. Adams Messenger furnishes
New York case which has been
wrestled with in court for twenty
years, with view OF either obtain
ing or defeating the ends Of justice
The history OF the case as furnished
by the plaintiff, who at last recovered
$4,000 of $1ss,00O which he claimed
to be his due, is a. follows:
Period of litigation. years. 20; num-
Der of trials, q; total number Of trial
days, 81; number Of lawyers, SO; num-
Der of justices, 40; number of wit
nesses, 24s; number of Justices who
have died, 16: number OF lawyers who
have died, 10; number Of witnesses
who have died, AZ; plaintiff counsel
fees, s163,500; defendant appropriated
expense, 100000; estimated cost to
county, salaries. etc. $s5,o00; amount
involved. $15s.0oo; costs and disburse-
ments, $4,000.
And the plaintiff will not accept the
referees report. and the merry war
for justice is to 70 on. Viewed from
a taxpayers place Justice 10 quite =
burden.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-04-25
THE UNDERWRITERS ON FIRE
PROTECTION.

II was apparent to every taxpayer
Of Norwich that the report of the
national board of fire underwriters'
committee on better fire protection for
Norwich was in its recommendations
Of expense far beyond the immediate
ability of the city to carry out
Vow the same committee has re-
ported Upon the needs Of Boston for
better protection. and the report there
is far beyond what the city feels able
20 undertake in its recommendations.
The Boston Transcript says Of the re-
port:
They have only one side of the
question to contemplate. Every dollar
that a city spends to improve condi-
tons, provided 1t is judiciously ap-
Piled, improves the chances of insur-
ancs dividends
Were Boston to respond in every
particular to the suggestions made in
the report for its better protection
against fire. It would call for number
OF millions, and while almost every
one In practical, they are not all ex-
redfent at this time. Yet in a mum.
her OF respects the findings of the
boards committee tallies closely with
those Of the fire hazard commission
which has recently been investigating
conditions with reference to the gener-
al betterment. not only Of the fire serv-
tee. but of the building situa ton az
WE'LL
Tho underwriters have due regard
for a good defense for not reducing
premiums where conditions are excel
lent and the average fire losses small.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-04-25
A LETTER FROM CHELSEA.
The Board Of Contrcl-A Commission
Form Of Government in Prospect.

The commission, or board of control
as it is called, was appointed by the
governor soon after the great fire here
On April II, 1908. It was thought by
ot1r citizens that a board of five mem
bers could handle the problems more
satisfactorily than a. mayor and a
board of Is aldermen. The legislature
being in session at that time a bill
was introduced providing that such a
board be created, it being given all
of the administrative and executive
powers of the old mayor and alder
men, and certain extraordinary pow
ers made necessary in the rehabilita-
ton of the city.
The chairman N an experienced civ
il engineer, and was formerly chair
man of the state highway commission
He receives $4,000 per arnum. for
mer high school principal. a business
man, and a bank president are the
other members. They receive $4,000
each, except the financial man.. who
draws no salary. Three are residents
and two are non-residents. The four
members give their entire time to the
service of the city. The board has ex-
pended a million dollars in the recon
struction of public buildings.
It is the policy of the board to keep
all expenditures within the appropria-
tions. and no money is borrowed and
no Indebtedness incurred for current
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-04-25


city has been improved and the elm
nation of political chickering's In the
board has helped the city's reputation
Much money is loaned here by outside
banks and private investors. The So
100000 of assessable valuation lost in
the fire has been fully restored by new
and better buildings. Two members OF
the present board have been elected,
as the terms for which they were ap-
pointed expired-one last year and one
the year before but lively contest
was necessary to accomplish the re-
Hs suit. The politicians and their friends
who have been out tried to defeat the
election of the members of the board,
and there have been other citizens
who did not support the board, but the
majority endorsed them at each cleo
ton AS the special work for which
the board was appointed is practically
completed, new forms for charters have
been presented to the legislature this
year seeking to give the CITY a per-
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-04-25

The latest msbbing Of . negro in
Kentucky was net made any more en-
tertsining ~ the new method employ
ID IN dn1s9iug the victim. A despatch
says the mos took a negro from jail,
dragged him TO a theater. tied him
to- a post and then took comfortable
positions I'm the orchestra pit. At n
signal everyone fired to his liking and
the bedy was riddled with bullets
II isn't strange that the people in
other countries get an idea that we
are not more than half-civiIised here
in America, where such fiendish prac-
tees can be carried out in communi-
ties supposed to be law-respecting and
orderly.
The whole nation suffers by such a
display Of barbarism as this: and il
the authorities there would wake up
20 the necessity for breaking these
demonstrations UP. and proceed Wig
orousiy about a sane and humane bus
mess. that state or the nation would
not again be disgraced by the repeti-
ton Of such disorder and brutality as
this.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-04-25
GETTING THE FARMERS TO-
GETHER.

The clearing house plan for farm
erx. as a practical crop Improvement
organisation i'm every county which
the grain exchanges of the country
are encouraging. has been taken UP
by the committee in Chicago as prom
ising results more effective than coun-
~ associations which are without a
6e0nlts p3nn. ia
bulletin OF the crop improvement
committe& says: You know from
your own experience that. the scicn-
tinc farming methods which you have
been p<eachinE too often fall upon
barren ground. The railroads have
hAl the same experience. SO have the
implement manufacturers. the millers
the grain dealers. the agricultural col
leges and many other lines of en-
deavor which conscientiously, earnest.
iy and persistsntiy are attempting the
Improvement of farm conditions anf
crops in quality ana quantity. The
question now before us 10, how t.
harmonic these many beneficent ef-
forts and bring them home to each
community. How can We make every
man realise that better methods are ia
his especfal proht7 We cannot expect
auv nan 10 work very long unless h
CO roe that it is 10 his own advan-
faGe.@
TIC clearing house plan. as present
80 ~ Ssth r. Farnswerth to the com
miftoe and recently to the OkIahoms
I>Gis1ofure. was as follows: A clear
~ 1cnoe oGGnoia1lan a<nanlz1d i
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-04-25

v. In general, is the new form of
government cleaner from political in
fiuence, more business like in adminis-
tration, more effsctuaIIy organized,
more progressive, more soundIy eco
nomical?
Haverhill-Two answered--Yes.
Taunton-We consider that there il
still chance for improvement. We have
had only one year of the new charter.
We doubt if the city would gain by
going back to the old form of admin
istrafion, however.
One answered-Yes.
Gloucester-One answered-No.
Che1sea-In general, yes, OF course
the board of control was appointed by
governor, and as ours is an exceptional
case the above questions cannot be
comprehensively answered. In general,
the system adopted for government,
although unpopular and perhaps UNI
American in essence. has certainly
proven superior to the old method
from a business standpoint, and for
enforcing building laws. health rules,
etc, Still it may have been the cali
bre of the members comprising the
committee, who are an exceptional
body of men.
Lynn made no reply.
LoWeH-One answered-Yes.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-04-25

expenses. Every department makes a
monthly report showing how much of
pended.
The city now has better public
buildings and better civic conditions
than existed before the fire. The
board has been severely criticised for
IS made that while the first cost of
, some improvements may seem large,
it will be economy in the long run.
The board made but few changes in
the heads of departments, and it's bus
mess is conducted and appointments
made without regard to political infiu-
enice. The financial standing of the
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-04-25
ence along this line.

ence along this Hnes
No recall.
Gloucester We do not have the re-
call. though would advise it,
Lynn-25 per cent?
Chelsea-Not yet.
Lowe11A25 per cent.
b. Are the public utiIities--water
gas and electric lighting piants--own-
ed by the city, and arc they inventor:ee
annually, and balance sheet pub
Iished, as is the custom Of corpora
tons owning such plants?
Haverhill--Water board is wholly
outside Of city government. Other util-
tiles are under private ownership.
Taunton-Water and electric light
ing are owned by the city. They are
economically run, and the electric
lighting plant is self supporting. prac-
tically. All city departments make an
nual reports and are audited by experts
from outside the city,.
| G1oucester-Water only is owned
| This is in the hands OF a commission
apart from the city council
Lynn-Water alone. Monthly state
ment published.
Chelsear-No.
Lowell--No.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-04-25
\ NOVEL AND PRACTICAL sUc
eEsTIoN.

II IL apparent that the Canadian
Asvy = net anything the Montreal Star
respects o. feels proud Of 1t sug-
Gosfs sarcnstically that a contingent
- u CanaliAn navy should attend
the cosonation. The Star says:
Three o1icers and thirty five cadets
ana petty oficers are to be selected
xrUm the personnel Of our Atlantic and
r4sf1c fleets. of whom two omcers
and thirty three petty oficers and ca
diets are the real native product. The
expenses will, necessarily. be heavy
for your real sea-dog is VIGOROUSLY
an extravssant animal when on land
and since. because of lack of prepa-
ration, we are unable to demonstrate
the enlciency Of cur navy in ether re-
spects. we must look to the contingent
10 make up for it along lines with
which they are thoroughly familiar.
On tlho other hand. 1t will give the
menbsrs Of the contingent a knowl-
edge Of and. we hope, a liking for
land nanoeu<res which. once it per-
neatss the service, ought to tend to-
wards safeguarding our warships and
which would be thoroughly in accord
with tho wise scheme of winter ma
noeuvrss which the Niobe carried out
80 successfully at the North pier in
Han<ax during the cold and stormy
months In fact we do not see any
serious objection to tying the Niobe
and the Rainbow up safely again,
reading all the officers, petty officers
Gacd cadets to the coronation and put
ting the able sesmen, the stokers and
the stewards to work in their absence,
thing land at Halifax and Vancouver
for permanent market gardens capable
of supplying the navy with vegetables,
flowers and even fruit for many
months OF the years. 1t would be
somefhing new in naval tactics. but
. nan wenld be no less worthy .
menber Of our navy because of a
practical knowledge of farming. The
unitarian should euer go hand in hand
with the picturesque
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-04-25
The answers to Bulletin Inquiries From
Five Massachusetts Cities
OPPORTUNITIES FOR IMPROVEMENT
the Number 81 Public Officials Generally APP
proved Salaries Largely Increased-Not Clear on
the Matter of Financial Improvements Off
Gals What the People Make Them-Are Not Ex-
perts or Experienced

mayor $4,000, four commissioners 49,
600 each.
LowelIMayor $4,000, now $4,000:
aldermen no salaries, now $1,000.
b. Has there been greater resulting
economy in the administration of the
several departments?
Haverhill-Two answered Yes.
Taunton--We never had reason to
complain upon this score. We think
ter.
One ansMered-Yes
Gloueester-One answered--Yes.
Chelsea-One answered-Yes.
Lynn-No reply.
LOwell-One answered-Yes.
+ c. Does each member of the muni-
cipal council give his full tinae to the
work Of administration?
Haverhifl- Practically all Of their
time Is devoted to the city.
One anSWered--YeS
Taunton-None of them is required
to. The work takes an average Of two
to three evenings per week of each
mans time. The work is almost all
evening work
One anSwered-No.
Gloucester-He is Ssupposed to.
Chelsea-One answered-Yes.
Iynn-One ansWered--Yes
Lowell-One answered-Yes.
d. Has the financial standing of the
city been improved?
Haverhill-Not appreciably.
One answered-Yes.
Taunton-Yes; but not directly due
to the change in charter form. City's
borrowing capacity increased this year
by reduction Of debt; bonds falling
due and being paid.
Remains the same.
G1oucester-One answered-Yes.
Chelsea - Approximately 5000, O0(
lost by fire. This has been regained
in the three years of board of control
with slight increase in assessed val
ne.
Lynn-No reply.
Lowel1-Yes; greatly.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-04-25

1nanent form OF government. One form
members, elected at large, and the 9TH
er provides for q board ON nine com
wards and four ct large. 1t is expect
ed that if the legislature passes both
charters they will be submitted to the
people for their approval or dfsap-
prevail.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-04-25

{ vi. a. What per cent. of voters is
required to gain recall, and is it eff
fective?
Haverhill-25 per cent. of voters re-
uuired for recall. No effort has been
made to utilize this feature of the
charter.
20 per cent. Never used as yet.
Taunton-We have had no expert
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-04-25
RAILROAD ACCIDENTS REDUCED.

Railroad accidents rave been re-
duced 40 per cent. by the "conlnittees
of safety organized along the Chicago
& Northwestern railroad system, and
r. c. Richards. chairman of the CEN
trail committee. is authority for the
statement that the work and expendi-
lures of the claim department will be
cut in two within the year. The rec
ord for nine months ending March 81,
1911, follows:
This Year Last Year Decrease
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-04-25

The Rutland News says: THE New
Haven system has made no mistake
III the election to its directorate OF
Theodore N. vailsof Lyndonville: pres
ident Of the Western Union American
Telephone and Telegraph cptnpahy
MIR. Vail r. one OF the ablest business
men of New England. and of the en-
tire counux. for that NATTER
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-04-25

The New York legislature has pass
ed law prohibiting the wearing of
feathers on hats the coming year. This
ought to increase the ranks of the
suffragettes.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-04-25

Congress appears disposed to stop
putting the government to the expense
of printing speeches which were never
delivered, as matter of courtesy.
They won't be missed.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-04-25

5 The Chicago News says: when
Senator Lorimer was Mr.. Hines, with
kilograms pursuing his right hand
reading well the signs. knew what his
left was doing"
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-04-25

The republicans of Vermont favored
reciprocity with Canada in their plat
form last year; and some of them
have forgotten it.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-04-25

Senator Lorimer is acting just as
Ballinger used to. and may to the end
Who will hand him a certificate OF
character? 1t will not be the presi-
dent.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-04-25

The Ohio man who tried to smoke
gun-cotton, thinking it. was tobacco
was too surprised for utterance when
it exploded.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-04-25

II the Boy Scouts wage a persist
ent war on mosquitoes the coming
summer, they may do more good than
they realize.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-04-25

A western widow whipped two bur-
glars who entered her home and tried
to get away with what money and
trinkets she had on hand.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-04-25

The worst thing preacher can say
of you, when you are in your CONN,
says the Rev. Billy Sunday. is that
you have no enemies.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-04-25

Wonder il the Saviour born in a
manager thinks ten millions expended
in a. temple Of worship is the best use
the money could be put to.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-04-25

The Illinois legislators who now get
$4,000 a year are modestIy asking to
have an increase to $500. Are they
worth it to the state?
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-04-25

The Mexicans do not love us: but
why should they? Do they not have
to give TIVE dollars for one American
PUNK? a,.t
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-04-25
EDITORIAL NOTES.

Happy thought for today: The mai
with theory does not hesitate t.
overwork hisSima gination.