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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1911-09-08

The weather of the week was gener al
ly favorable, no rain having fall
en-. A more hopeful view is therefore
taken by many cor esponden s, but
others maintain that the crop has al
ready been seriously damaged. Cotton
army worms are reported from several
sections. Cotton is opening slowly.
GEORGIA.
The tenor of reports is unfavorable.
Southern Georgia was hurt by heavy
rains aud wind. The northern part of
che state re- ports considerable shedding
and estimates on the crop are being
materially reduced. Army worms are
reported in few places. Cotton is
opening ra:idly everywhere.
LOUISIANA.
Excessive rainfall and lack of sun
shine are responsible for considerable
rotting of b,lis- The wet weaf her has
also delayed picking. Boil weevils and
army worms are eating all the late stuff
SO that the crop is practically at an
end in making.
NORTH CAROLINA.
Rains have now fallen over most OF
the cotton belt of this state and heI ped
the cotton materially, but it cane too
late to restore all loss from shedding.
The cOtron is about matured on sandy
lands and il opening very rapidly.
There is q difference of opinion as to
the amount Of gain that should be
counted on by reason Of the rain.
OKLAHOMA
Now that rain has fallen ID sufficient
quantity over the entire state. save the
extreme western portion, more hope
ful view OF tho probable yield il taken.
Many correspondents think the yield in
their localities will equal last year.
Others, however, believe that the pre-
vious loss can be- regai0ed inpart only,
and that the crop is below last years.
Premat aturo opening has stopped and the
fields look much better.
SOUTH CAROLINA.
The rains Of tho early week, accom-
panied by very high winds. did some
damage 70 OPEN cotton. and tbs rains
continuing. picking was entirely STOP
ped Tho abundant mOisturo aupply 10
Of benefit to Young Costnn, which il still
growing. but enough rain has now been
received.
TExAs.
The rains of last ueek appear - have
made ft p0aeihlo FOR Novthesns Ckntk1l
and Western Texas 70 uaake top otop.
IA. - -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-02-03
BLAME UNPLAcED.
Continued from Page Eighty

remarked that it vas wonder every
window IN the lower part of the city
was not shattered.
Never before have the companies in
suring plate glass been hit so hard
in one district. il was said today by
the officials of some companies az
fected. BY the leading companies the
total loss is estimated at $4,000.
Despite earlier indications that none OF
the pending Investigations would develop
concrete action today. 1t was learned
this afternoon on what was considered
high authority in Jersey City that an az.
rest in connection with the explosion was
likely to be made before night A report
heard by the Jersey City police today
was that the Katherine W., the dyna-
mite boat, had been partially loaded with
nitro-glcerine before any dynamite was
p,,t on board of her. The police imme-
diateix started an investigation.
After a telephone interview with the
Federal authorities here Supt. Connolly
Of the Jersey City bureau Of combus-
tibles declared that the Katherine W.,
was not licensed to carry explosives.
A detective who was sent to the home
Of Capt. James Heiling. owner of the
dynamite BOAT, reported that Captain
Heiltng declared that he had not thought
II necessary to procure such = license.
that his boat displayed the red nag and
THE ii his belief was suficient. The sew
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-02-03

An amusing incident occurred in
connection with the mid winter meet
ing of the Maine Federation of Wo-
mems Clubs which was held at the
State House Thursday. Among the
many ladies present from various Sec
tions of the State were Mrs. ID. T..
Moulton and Mrs. a. h. Smith of Lew
ISton and in the afternoon Mrs Moul-
ton telephGned the Journal that Mrs.
smith had lost a silver mesh bag con-
| tanning her purse and sum of mon
eA' and that she wished to advertise
| the same. Arrangements for placing
| the al. in the paper were in progress
| When Chief Charles Harmon of the
b.ddeiord police department called al
me once on a similar mission. the ar
ticie which he wishing to advertise be.
ing the missing bag. Mrs. smith was
Immediately called on the phone. ant
upon complete description of the bac
and its contents being given by her
Ieven to u scrap of paper which it con
ltalned, ii was sent to her.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-02-03
RIVAL WATER COMPANIES.
Opponents Steal a March on Rounds
of Portland.

Hon. Edgar f. Rounds of Portland,
member of the 18th Legislature. put In
an appearance at the State House Thurs
dav and was greeted warmly by his old
associates, who had not forgotten his at
tempt to restore Portland bridge. the bill
for which went before the people on the
Joker and was defeated. and pleasantly
joked with him about that and the milk
can bill.
Mr.. Rounds assured his friends that it
was not milk but water that he was IN
terested in at the present time and out
of Mr.. Rounds interest in water has
grown a situation of considerable inter-
est to the members of the Legislature
as will be seen when the story Is re-
lated.
The beginning of the story dates back
to last summer when Mr. Rounds sold
to q number of Portland capitalists Ms
interest in the Peaks Island Water Co.
of which he was president and which
furnishes the people of Names Cony
Island with their water supply. Direct
~ across from Peaks Island are Great
and Little Diamond Islands. Upon Great
Diamond Island is located Fort Mckin-
ley with over 1000 soldiers, one of the
largest fortresses on the New England
coast, while upon the smaller island Is
Il very large summer colony. The only
way of supplying water to the govern
ment reservation is by boat.
Mr.. Rounds does not believe that any
one should so thirsty and the result OF
his planning during the fall and winter
developed when in the House wednesday
was presented bill for incorporating the
Casco Bay Water Co. naming as incor-
porators Edgar E. Rounds, Morrill, y.
Drew, ex-Speaker Of the House, and w.
NJ Lamb. Westbrook banker. ana nav
ing for its purpose the taking of water
from Highland lake or the Portland Wa
ter district to supply the people of Great
and Little Diamond Islands with water.
After he had this bill drawn and before II
was presented In the Legislature. Mr..
Rounds met one OF the financiers that
he had sold the old water company to
and with his customary frankness re-
marked upon his scheme of providing
water for the islands.
The result was that in the same grist
of bills in which Mr.. Rounds measure
appeared was measure asking Tor the
Incorporation Of the Island Light & Pow
er Co. This company proposes to deliver
from. Peaks Island water and also light
and gas to the TWO islands. When the
two bills were introduced Representative
Murphy of Portland tabled them for
printing and now the other members OF
the House or beginning to wonder what
it is all about. When Mr.. Rounds was
here Thursday he met Scott Wilson, a
former candidate for attorney general
and counsel for the proposed Island Light
& Power Co. and professed to be very
much surprised at the introduction of the
bill for the rival company. Mr.. Rounds
bill includes two other Casco bay islands.
Long and Gushing. and the fight over
these bills when they come up before
the committee is likely to be a warm
one for the Portland man has never had
the reputation of being a gutter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-02-03
THIN FOLKS MADE FAT

Good healthy flesh can only BE- gained
10y the use of proper food. together with
natural action of the organs of assimila-
ton. Nine people out of ten in order to
weigh as much as they ought and be per-
fectly healthy should use Samose. the
great fiesh-forming food and health re-
storer. Weigh yourself before commence
ing to use these little tablets, and see
now your weight increases from week to
week
Samose does not contain a particle of
starch or pepsin, nor is it any nauseat-
| ing preparation, such as is usually re-
commended to make people fat, and
which does not build up good healthy
tissues. Samose has valuable flesh
| forming properties, tones up and
strengthens the whole system helps the
| food that is eaten to be assimilated i'm a
natural manner, and absolutely restores
| health to all organs.
If you are not perfectly satisfied with
the results from Samose. Bowditch. Web
ster & Co, will return your money with
out any auihbessaqsa 9risS jso-u-i
4te g7IfSYNpa
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-02-03
MASKED BANDITS
Rob Two New York Rapid
Transit Ticket Takers.
One Secures About $40 Change
without a wMd. Spoken.
The Other Plays bad man." bui
He, too, Takes All Tho Cash.

New York, Feb. 2.-AGasked high
waynlen held up ticket takers at two
widely separated stations OF New York
Rapid Transit lines before daybreak
today and relieved them of their
nights receipts with the assistance
of loaded revolvers. At the 40 street
station of the Eighth Avenue Il" the
agent was compelled to give up nearly
$50 in small silver. nickels and coppers.
At the eth street station of the Thirt,
Avenue IT, SO was secured in sim
liar manner. Both robbers disappear
ed completely before the police could
get into action.
The robber at the 140th street sta
ton used not single word in accom-
plishing his work. Silently he appear
ed like spectre in front of the ticket
agents booth. his mask covering al
most his entire face and revolver
polled significantly through the brass
work Of the cage. Silently he pushed
his left hand through the opening,
scooped up the neatly piled change
and backed out Into the shadow OF
the lark stairway.
The 18th street robbery partook a
little more OF opera bouffe. A gaudy
red bandanna was the visitors mask
and his revolver was hugh weapon
of antique design suited to the equip
ment of d modern Captain Kidd.
See the gum asked the man, as
he appeared at the window. =
Yes" grunted the agent.
Hand ont your cash then: put it
in this bag.
''The visitor threw regulation CASH
bag stamped with the nanesof a Wall
street bank. in front Of the agent.
Are you HfoolingtY asked the latter,
hoping that 1t was all crude Joke.
Now look here" was the answer,
accompanied with long string of
oaths. I'm not foe ling. See this car
tridge?~ Well, there are seven OF these
, in ttis gun. and you will get every
one Of them unless you shell out guick.
Be fast,.ithsre Is a train die, He1To
miq4esTlUoals dNAIs9sss w5f
saaN ,asrssoacW I
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-02-03
Revival at Gospel Mission.

Evangelist James NJ. Belt spoke to
the people yesterday afternoon on
"Sanctification. He presented the
thoughts that it was the desire of God
the Father. God the Son, and God the
Holy Ghost that each one should be.
Being set apart. we can receive the
cleansing of the soul We become par
takers of His Holiness so He can pre-
sent us fenltless hafpre the Father
with exceeding great joy. Go in for
all. The evening service was taken in
considering prayer" Many wonder
full evidences OF Gods answering pray
or were related by MIR. Belt. There
* an increasing power in the services
of the Holy Spirit and conviction for
sin The Lord is richly blessing all
who come. Meetings both afternoon
and evening today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-02-03
MANCHESTER r.

No scrvioe at the Friends church on
Tie Lake road Sunday morning, Feb. j.
owing - the Quarterly meeting which
viii be neld at Winthrop Center on
that date,
f. e. NickerSon is engaged in taking
out iumber and wood from his recently
purchased wood lot
Through the efforts of Miss Lylla
Spracac. teacher of the Washington
school IT the outlet. Musical Club
has been formed by the pupils of this
school Two rehearsaIs have been held.
the fest one at Mrs. T.. c. Nickerson's.
the second at .Irs. Milton Spears The
clao wiz meet Friday evening, Feb. 8,
al TIE home of Mrs. James Collins
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-02-03

Among the recent births in Augusta
which have been recorded at the Of
hce Of the city clerk are the follow
Ing: Jan. !. to Mr.. and Mrs. Polycarp
fortin, daughter; to Mr.. and Mrs.
OVidc Cote, son; Jan. s, to Mr.. and
Mrs. Nphonse Gossclin. a daughter:
Jan. =. TO Mr.. and Mrs. Francois
Motin. u daughter: Jan. l., to Mr.. and
Mrs. Napoleon Feilleux. a daughter:
Jan. 10, to Mr.. and Mrs. Amedee Gar
Yin, daughter; Jan. IS. to Mr.. and
Mrs. Paul Gagne. daughter: Jan
% to Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Gagnc, II
daughter: Jan. -, TO Mr.. and Mrs
Jerome Bonenisnt. q son: Jan. %, to
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Lemieux. a son;
Jan -. to Mr.. and Mrs. Baptiste
Miganet, a son: Jan. 81, to Mr. and
Mrs. Divide Pomerleau, a daughter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-02-03

II is reported that one of Augusta =
citizens who is closely associated with
the office of city clerk has joined the
ranks Of the absent minded. He came
down town Thursday morning with one
overshoe on. and although he wonder
ed all the way down the hill what made
one foot slip 50 much more than the
other he did not discover the cause
until he reached his office. He was
then inclined to believe That he had
lost off one of his overshoes until con-
WINGED by friend that it was almost
an impossibility. and when as last
resort he called up the folks at home
he WAS Informed that the missing foot
covering was i'll the front hall where
he had left it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-02-03
THE CLIMAX"
pieases Fair Sized Audience at the
Opera House.

\ play ~ jos ,h Weber in tllree
'ftS entitled "Th Climax, VS. ably
presented to iair-sized audience.
owing I" the @.orm. a, the Opera
house Thursday erening. and was en-
ipyed by all It r,as a melo- drama.
something Iut Of the ordinary. and
with but fouf Characters in TIE cast.
nut theY- held the interest of the au-
Gieihe throughout the. entire play.
The plot is Il simple one: N,lelina
Nbn Hagen Is a young girl with :,
promising voice. hose only ambition
* Ia become a pima .lonna. Brought
NJ by an old Italian gentleman. whom
she calleu Uncle" ard who was, her
singing master he too urged her on,
but a yruhg doe n was in love with
her and did not y, ish her to become
an opera star. Fl. at first used all
f2ir means TO win her for his wife
tut she WAS too much wrapped up in
her one mop 10 Dc ther with u lover.
50 he sought /" win her by other ways
he used mental suggestion as a means
to prevent her from singing, and a,
first was successful, and his hope was
realized. but on ths wedding day, be-
ing confused she forgot tc Use the
spray tile doctor left for her and while
irving To sing. size found that her
voice had come back to her and the
william confessed. She turned him
down and as TIL curt&in descends
in tie last act the girls beautiful
voice bursts out in the impassionet
notes of the Song oi the Soul The
heroine Of the play. Juliette Atkir.
san. Is Il very pretty singer. with a
strong oGc pleasing voice Walter
Dale. Us the Italians son Pietro, was
very good in his hoyisi convincing
manner. while the father, acting the
part of a kind old singing teacher
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-02-03

The agent reluctantly poured the
little coins into the bag and topped
them with five or six bills OF small
denomination.
Now don't try TO make any yell.
cried back the rotber as he disap-
peared through the doorway Pm
going to stay near enough 10 shoot
you IL you make noise
A moment later a train pounded in
to the station and three policemen.
who were on board. secured the neigh
borhood for the thief Their search
was vain.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-02-03
3Oth Anniversary
OF the Y. P sc. E.


Boston. Feb Thirty years of HE,
which has seen the Young Peoples So
eiety of Christian Endeavor grow
from the As members with which IT
started in Portland, Me-. to more than
900 900 members. speaking, so or more
languages, was commemorated tonight
in fremont Temple before throng OF
young people which completely iilled
the edifice.
Rev. Francis L. Clark, d. D.. foun-
der Of the society and its president, re-
viewed its growth.
Samuel p. Capen. LII. D., presided
and Gov. Eugene n. Toss opened the
exercises. From the city of tile fonn-
ding. of. the society. Portland. Me-.
came Rev. Jesse Hill. d. D., who spoke
OF "The Christian Endeavorers' Contri-
button to the Church"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-02-03

en- men on the vessel. according TO his
statement. were licensed by the New
York bureau of combustibles to engage
in the transportation of explosives.
Two more names were added to the
list of missing today when persons called
at the n.orgue to ascertain If any trace
of two laborers had been found. The
men left their homes yesterday to help
unload the dynamite and have not been
heard from since. They were ANTHONY
Soleweski and Alfred Werner, both or
! Jersey City.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-02-03

1t is due the members of the Augusta
ire department. in view of the excellent
work done by them nj the fire in the
Cony House Thursday night to say that
the people connected with the hotel knew
Of the existence of the fire for a half
hour before the alarm was sounded and
mad been trying to c%tinguish ii with the
means at hand without alarming the
guests Of the house of whom there We're
quite number. a few chemical extn-
gu1shers are kept at the hotel and after
these had been used pitchers, bowls. pals
cans and anything that would hold wa
ter were pressed into service in the at
tempt to drown ont the flames, but the
fire was in the walls and WAS hard to get
at. Night Offer David Cloutier was
probably the first to discover the fire
| from the outside ana hurrying To the
hotel he found the people engaged as
above stated. Up to about that time
they had thought to eXtinguish the fire
| without the aid of the department but
| as it was getting away from them the
| officer started for the box to pun in the
| alarm, and it was sounded wlTlc he was
| on the way. Chief Buckley was the first
| uf the firemen To enter the hotel on the
arrival of the department. and found the
| people still at work with pitchers and
other utensils. But very little water was
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-02-03
Giare Of Baby's
III. .,I''|5 Skin from Birth

snRsMotl1ers throughout the world have
sssts.ss
come to realize that no other soap is
sBr
SO well suited for cleansing and pre-
.Atrving babys delicate skin and hair
as Cpticura soap. 1t is SO pure that
it may be used with confidence from
Cuteura soap and gentle anointings
with scuticura ointment afford a safe,
aspeedy and economical method Of free
ing the skin and scalp of eczemas.
eruptions, itchings, irritations, crust
ings and cllafings. and of establishing
a permanent condition of skin and hair
health.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-02-03
LOCAL NOTICE.

Mrs. ii. L.. Prescott wishes to an
nounce that she has removed her cor
set parlors TO II L. Crescent ST. just
off Grove, where she may be found
Tuesday, Wednesday. Thursday and
Friday afternoons as usual.
feb3.d2t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-02-03

The meeting OF the Mission Circle
OF the tniversalist church. which was
to have been held Thursday with Mrs
". l.. Swift. was postponed on ae-
count OF the storm and will be held at
o'clock Friday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-02-03

Funeral services for the late Ida
Mae. infant daughter of Mr.. and Mrs
Charles l.. Brooks. were held at their
residence ON Winthrop street at =
o'clock Thursday afternoon. Rex. Mr.
Williams Of the Chldren.s Home Of
iieiating. The remains were placed in
the tomb at Mt. Pleasant cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-02-03

The races Which We're to have been
held Thursday evening at the Koll-
away We're postponed. owing to th >
inclenency of the weather. bat the
boys will race il minutes extra Fri
day and Saturday evenings tc maxi
up for Thursday right. The winners
viii be declared Saturday. night. ard
as it is pretty close a lively time Is
looked for
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-02-03
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

The Australian premier, Andrew
Fisher. sent II message Or coincidence
Thursday from Melbourne to the fam
lily of the late Rear Admiral Sperry.
Premier i Easherl referred. ito Admiral
sperry'a rxA3ssddM pfnuaotion of closer
relations betweem the United States
and ASiStntioA kus -1aoeasi !! -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-02-03

c. i. Hoxie & Co have a crew Of
men at work in the Cony House MAX
inE temporary repairs in the upper
story which WAS damaged by fire
Wednesday night in order that tn.
house may be operated until the COM
Ing spring.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-02-03

DR.. Warren Il. Sanborn OF Farming
ton was in town Thursday. having
come To Augusta for the purpose OF
attending the hearing on the medical
bill at the State House.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-02-03

.A55ut IT, bcoplc braved the scEcro
storm last evening to partake Of tls
supper served a. the Parish house
Thes surprised tie hostesses by th,il
numbers but the ladies sustained tteI
regulations by serving supper that
would temut the daintiest
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-02-03
FOR SALE By
R. W. S0uLE EMPORIUM, Augusta

used by the firemen. the work being al
most wholly done with the chemicals.
the big tank on the combination wagon
being emptied twice. The small amount
of water used was played through d
window from an adjoining roof
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-02-03

Miss Grace Mendall of Greene ant
Miss Mary Ramsdell of Turner are Wis
iting in the city for short time ant
are the guests of Miss Mendall'
brother. Frank V. Mendal. on Weston
street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-02-03

The special program in commence
ration of Lincolns birthday. which Was
scheduled to be given as 4 ndrt Of the
regular meeting Thursday evening OF
the Sons of Veterans Auxiliary. WAS
postponed owing to the uniavera b.
condition Of the weather. This pro-
gram, however, win be given at tho
next meeting OF Feb 16
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-02-03

Biographical Sketches Of Members
OF the Legislature. In pamphlet form.
compiled by Howard Owen, may be
found at Pierce's and Quimby's book
stores. and Ut the kennebec Journal
p@es. saAnHdtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-02-03

M those participating in the work
BY Trinity Gommandcry. No. !. n.
T.. Friday evening. are requested to
be ON hand and ready for work at
IL. Full uniform.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-02-03

rzas==>rcryiirsrnrru,s.:s:.e-----s,t;tfscS1Efcb s
1 mann as sar x,aln i, 1ns h ,
peat to sHge" ahl rEvcn sbb g." sung
by Miss Atkinson. won great applause.
The play met with the appreciation
of all present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-02-03

Mr.. and Mrs. f. q. Farrar of Boston
are visiting Augusta for short time
as the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
+ Bilodcau On Swan street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-02-03

Margaret Laroche of Biddeford dice
at the Maine Insane hospital at 80
Thursday morning at the age of 81
Years. The remains We're sent l.
Biddeford on train 1912 in the after
noon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-02-03

W. s. Baldwin, who has been con-
fined to the house for nearly two weeks
by Illness, is slowly gaining though
not yet able to go out.