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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-17
City Government. Y

The city government, Monday eve
ming, transacted the following bust
ness
Order for the erection of a series light
at the north terminal of Crosby street
was referred in concurrence to the
committee on street lights.
Order for a series light on Grove
street, near the residence of George
E. Fletcher, was referred in concur
renee to the committee on street
lights.
Order for series light on the north
corner of oxford and jefferson streets
was referred in concurrence to the
committee on street lights with power
TO act.
The monthly Roll of Accounts was
passed, amounting in the aggregate to
$5S57.64
Order introduced by Councilman Will
cox WIS passed in concurrence by the
upper board, giving to the Augusta
Board of Trade the free use of City
hall, during the days of Dec. 20. 81 %
and "a, in connection with their pro-
gram of inviting and entertaining pros
peotive Christmas shoppers.
Order was passed in concurrence au-
thorizlng and directing the mayor to
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-17

The recently organized Cony bas-
ketball team will play the Eaton shoe
factory team, Friday evening, at AS
.senbly hall. Cony High school build
ing. This will be Cony's first games of
the season, and 1t will give the fans a
good chance to size up the team, for
the High school boys will be up
against a hard proposition in the shoe
factory boys. Among the men who are
expected to take part in the game for
Cony are: Capt. Jackman, Harvey,
Cooper, Rabbit. Atherton, Lee, Van
Allen and Sampson. The Cony boys
were out for practice. Monday after
noon, and their work showed some
improvement over previous practices.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-17
at SacO
Dairy Conference

Following are the exhibitors of milk
1.-THE State Dairy conference at Saco.
Dec. IL, 10, who secured score above
80: Smith Mcclure. Dover 92A; F.
H. Johnson, Berwick, 92A; George S.
Smith, Monmouth, 92A: Harry Fem
derson, Saco, 92 w. A. Soule, Pitts
field, r. F. d.. 91&: John F. Kicker,
North Saco, 901a; Osgood Crawford.
Augusta, 901a.
The government score card was
used in the scoring of these exhibits,
having as basis the bacteria con-
tent, which made a score of 80 diff
cult to obtain. Prof. f. Rasmussen of
the New Hampshire State Agricultur-
FSS4sWffryteda - iutl gesA-s -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-17
WISCASSE EFT.

Mr.. and Mrs. f. W. Nash of
Damariscotta were in town, Sunday,
Mrs E. Fred Alba returned, Mon
day, from Boston.
Guy Dow, who has been in the far
West for five years, returned, last
week, to visit his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. John Dow
The remains of Mrs. Abbie NC
Kenny, who died at the home of hex
daughter in Damariscotta, were
brought here for burial last Friday.
Schools in the village were opened
Monday, for a week. Very few new
cases of scarlet fever are reported.
Deputy Sheriff f. H Albee is re-
covering from quite a severe illness
Mrs. Edward Jones died, Thursday
morning, at her home on the Gardiner
road, after an illness of two or more
years. Funeral services were held
Saturday afternoon.
Mrs Nettie Blake left, Saturday
for a short visit in Bath before going
to Boston for the winter.
Dr. De Forest Day went, Thursday
to Jefferson with the remains of MS
mother who died at his home, las
week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-17

tull settlement of all claims for taxes
and costs thereon against the real es-
tate taxed to Lorenzo d. Gilley and
Carrie A. Gilley, and to execute an
deliver quit-elai deed thereof in be-
half of the city to said Fisher upon
receipt OF said amount.
Orders were passed laying out and
accepting two new streets: Mt. Yer
non place, extending from Mount YER
non avenue north; and Bowdoin street,
extending from Linden street to Ban
gor Street place.
Order was passed authorizing the
payment of $3.50 each to DR.. o. S. c.
DaNi les ana John H. Cogan for special
services as members of the Board OF
Health during the smallpox epidem
ic.
In the board of municipal officers
James Stone was appointed weigher of
coak A transfer was made of Ira l..
Shirks poolroom license to William
and Albert Bonneau. Auctioneers Ii
cenCe was granted j. j. Cassidy.
In joint convention cab drivers Ii
censes We're granted to George Robi-
chaud Walter Yeaton, j. Wallace SAT-
ford and Frank S. Violette.
Before Committee on Streets.
A brief hearing was held before the
committee on highways and sewers
upon a petition for the laying out of
new street from the intersection. of
Winthrop court with Winthrop street,
northerly about 1S5 feet and easterly
about 300 feet.
Alderman Bassett explained that
there was no previous record of the
acceptance of this street and that it
was desired to have the street laid
out at this time in order to define the
eastern boundaries of the Y. NJ. G. A.
lot. The committee voted to report fla
vorably upon the petition.
careful detailed plan of the loca-
tion of the Y. NJ. C. A. lot has been
filed with the Kennebec registry of
deeds, showing the location and names
of the old buildings now on the lot,
which will be very convenient for ref
erenoe in years to come.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-17
ANNUAL PARISH MEETING.
Free Baptist Society Enjoys Supper
And Elects Its Officers.

The annual meeting of the parish
of the Penney Memorial Free Baptist
church was held, Monday evening.
Supper was served at $50 P. NJ, by
the parish committee, at which about
100 were present.
George Il. Gay was moderator of
the parish meeting and Fred w. Lee
was chosen clerk and c. A. Brooks
and r. A. Cony, Jr, trustees. The
third member of the board of trus-
tees will be chosen at a later date Fl.
E, ordway was elected collector and
treasurer.
The reports for the current year
were presented. showing a good pro-
gress in all departments of activity
and all bills of the parish paid.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-17

Augusta. Me, Dec 15, 1872
To the Honorable Mayor and City Coun-
Gil of Augusta, Maine.
Gentlemen:-I have the honor to SUBJ
nit herewith a statement of the ex-
pense account of the City of Augusta,
Maine, for one month ending Nov. go
1912, together with a statement of re-
sources and liabilities at close of bust
ness Nov. /. 1912. Total Roll of Ac-
counts No. II should be added to ex-
pense account representing bills paid to
Dec. /, 1912.
Respectfully submitted
e. M. MOWER,
City Auditor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-17
KENNEBEC.
VAssALBoRO.


isAST-Mrs. John Bragg was III
Waterville, Wednesday.
JsF, Washburn returned, Thursday,
from a weeks visit with her daugh-
ter. in Roxbury, Mass.
Rev. Elan Henderson of Oak Grove
was calling on friends, Thursday.
Mrs. j. B. Holder was in Water
vile, Wednesday and Thursday.
CHINA.
SOUTH-Erskne Academy closed
Friday. for a vacation of two weeks
Chester Emerson was in Water
vile, Tuesday, on business.
Linwood w. Jones, Lliicoln Jones
and H. w. Huston have been shipping
pressed hay to Lynn.
Mr.. Jones from u. of M. will speak
about Seeds at the regular session
of the Grange, next Wednesday eve
ming, the 18th. An Oyster supper vii
be served at that time and the la
dies, who have not already been mott
fed. are requested to bring pies .ane
doughnuts.
- H. W.. Austin was thrown from his
son skAllEsal m Int ssssGsaaRea with
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-17

make such arrangements as in his
Judgment seems necessary for the re-
moval and destruction of brown-tail
moths from the street and highways
of the city and to expend and draw his
warrants on the city treasury for such
sums as may be necessary to defray
the expense therefor.
Order was passed in concurrence au-
thorizing the city treasurer to accept
from William II. Fisher, guardian of
Maynard H. Gilley, the sum of 800 in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-17

Local school pupils are contribute
ing vegetables to the Salvation Army
to assist in giving a Christmas dinner
for the deserving in this city. Each
scholar is limited to one vegetable and
last year enough vegetables were OBJ
tanned in this manner to furnish din
ners for IS poor families. 1t was de-
sired to give dinners to about 100 PEG
pie, this year, and so the Cony High
school is included in this list.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-17

Viola Pierson. the 3-year-old girl
who was burned very badly. Saturday,
at her home on Cony street, was re-
ported. late Monday evening. to be in
critical condition. The attending ply
sician was called to the childs home
seven times during the day, and at
one time in the Afternoon it was thought
that the little girl was dying. She rail-
lied. however. and has possible
chance for life.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-17

Fine artistic engraving by expert
workmen who make engraving their
business is the quality of work being
offered free on Christmas gifts at f.
7. and w. T. Mobiles, opposite Cony
House, upstairs. They have a word
to say about engraving in their front
page ad. today
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-17

The next meeting of the Augusta
Teachers Association will be held,
Thursday evening, Jan. 16, in Assem-
bly, ball at Cony High school. Pres. Ar
thur j. Roberts of Colby College will
deliver an address to the teachers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-17

Miss Irene Lambert was pleasantly
surprised by several of her young lady
friends, Sunday evening, at her home
on Cumberland street, the occasion be-
ing III honor of her 18th birthday. The
evening was passed with singing and
music, and refreshments were served
by the hostess.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-17

A petition is being circulated and is
receiving signatures in Augusta and
vicinity which is addressed to the
postmaster general and which asks
him to have resumed the delivery of
mail on Sunday TO hotels and thea
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-17

The Kennebec County Medical AS
ISOLATION viii hold a banquet, at p.
NJ. Dec. &c, at the Augusta House. A
business meeting will be held previous
to the supper and has been called for
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-17

For splicing to perfection meats,
game, fish and poultry let the house
keepers who know and appreciate a
good thing try Bells spiced season
inp
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-17

AUGUSTA LOCALS.

Miss Alice NJ. Hurley has returned
to hor nome at Frankfort, after enjoy
ing short visit with friends in this
city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-17
Meeting AImshouse Committee.

The lady visitors to the aimShouSe
and Overseer of the Poor w. w. Jack
son met previous to the city council
meeting with the poor department
committee. for the purpose of obtain
ing the consent of the committee to
a plan of the lady visitors for secur-
ing by solicitation more comfortable
furniture and furnishings for the
aImshouse. This permission was given
and the ladies will probably begin
soliciting for the improvements in the
near future. Any persons having fur
niture suitable, if they. apply to the
nearest member of the board of lady
visitors, Will have the furniture called
for. The lady visitors are: Mrs, S
Curtis C. Ward, Mrs. Florence F.. In
graham, Mrs. r. f. Newbert. Miss
Mae E. Brown, Mrs. Dennis Donovan
and Mrs David Matthew.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-17
AMERICAN BENEFIT SOCIETY.
Deputy Supreme President Bragg OF
Gardiner lnstalIs Officers.

The officers of Augusta Lodge, No
as, American Benefit Society, were in
stalled at special meeting, Monday
evening, by Deputy Supreme Presi-
dent Arthur E. Bragg of Gardiner and
suite.
These officers were installed: Pres
ident, Bessie l.. Jackson; vice pres
ident, Nellie f. Walker; orator. Mrs
l.. A. Nelson; chaplain, Julia NJ. Ell
lis; marshal, Helen E. Perham
warden, George F, Temple; secretary
a. E. Millett; representative to SUI
preme lodge, Bessie L. Jackson; al
ternate to supreme lodge, Fred E.
Worthing
One candidate was initiated AM
remarks for the good of the order
made by Deputy President Bragg ano
others. A supper followed the work
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-17

Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Hartshorne of
Waterville celebrated their 25th an
niversary, Sunday, at the home of Mr..
Hartshorne's mother, SO Western ave-
nue.. ii being a very pleasant family
gathering. Mr.. and Mrs, Hartshorne
were presented with a purse of silver
and Mrs. Hartshorne with a beautiful
neck chain. Delicious refreshments
were served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-17

Regular meeting of Kennebec Lodge,
n. e. q. p. Tuesday evening. Election
of officers, with comforting of degrees.
Visitors will be present from Danforth
Lodge. Gardiner, and Vaughn Brook
Lodge, IIallowell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-17
ROLL OF ACCOUNTS NO. 10

SUMMARY ROLL OF ACCOUNTS NO. 70
Cemeteries ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. s176S5
City Rooms and Buildings $500. 1851
Contingent OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 1853
Highways, Eastern District 49,. 1862
Highways, Western District -. 2,2SS. A
Lighting Streets ................... 1878
Police Observation-Disclosures. 1858
Printing and Advertising $500. 2.67
Sewers OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 1903
Snow Bills, Eastern District 49,. HISS
State Highways ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. SS7.0S
Stationery and Blank Books -. $3.50
Support of Poor ................... 1140 rs
Sweeping Water Street ........ $500
s5857.6i
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CITY AUDITORS REPORT.

STATEMENT OF RESOURCES AND
LIABILITIES NOVEMBER 80 1912.
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few bruises
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-07-11
BRITISH INQUIRY
LETS OFF |SMAY
titanic Disaster Due to High
Speed-Captain, However,
Only Followed Precedent.
SUMMARY or REPORT.

J. Bruce 1smay exoneratei; his
consideration for passengers COM
mendrd.
Conduct of Sir Cosmos Duff Cor
don and wife not discussed
Chief cause Of disaster was high
speed: Captain Smith was merely
following practice of all naviga-
tors.
Master had been warned. techni-
cally at least. of ice danger.
More could have been saved had
crew been better organized
Board of trade regulations out of
date
Titanic floatcd with four com
partments open to sea.
Californian within five or 10 miles
OF wreck passes no judgment on
Captain Lord.
Lifehoats for all should he pro-
vided on future liners; impractic-
able on the existing vessels.
Scanen should be drilled in han1-
lings boats
Changes should he made in bulk
head of construction.
More lookouts shouli be main
tained.
wireless should be used univer-
sally ami operators should be on
duty at all times.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-07-11
SAW ENGINEER
STAGGER ALONG
Four Hours before Corniag Wreck
Schroeder Was Apparently
Intoxicated.

Corning. y Y. July 9.-That William
Schroeder. engineer of the express train
which ran into the rear end of Lack
awanna passenger train No. . here last
Thursday. causing the deaths of 10 per-
sons in the resulting wreck. was appar-
entity intoxicated at 1870 O'Clock on the
morning of July 1, within four hours Of
the time he boarded his engine. was
the testimony given at the coroner's in
quest here this afternoon ny Charles
Klapproth of Elmira.
Warren j. Cheney, who is questioning
the witnesses for District Attorney
Smith, learned of Klapproth's knowledge
at 1wo o'clock this afternoon and he sent
a deputy sheriff for the latter who pro-
uuced Klapproth in court, The man was
an unwilling witness against his lifelong
friend, He testified that at 1890 O'Clock
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-07-11
TAFT PETITION
FLATTENS OUT
Scheme of Progressive Republic
cans Proves to Be "Flash
in the Pan

Washington. July 9,-The scheme of the
progressive republicans in the House of
REPRESENTATIVES to launch a fresh cam
paign against President Taft by means
of Il petition asking him to withdraw as
tine republican nominee. proved to be IA
flash III the PAN to-day.
When pinned down to it, the members
who had participated In the conferences
which developed the idea hastily Joined
the don't mention my name club.
Those who started the movement aban-
doned their efforts to show the partic-
ipation of the regular republicans In II,
and 1t was clearly apparent that there
was little support forthcoming from that
direction. Only one of the participants In
the informal conferences, Representative
Rollin II. Rses OF Minneapolis. Kansas,
publicly admitted his share in the pro-
ceedings. He admitted that he had IA
petition aimed at Mr.. Taft and he made
It public coupled with short state
ment.
The heading Mr. Recess petition. which
he AIMED 20 circulate. recited the
CHARGES OF fraudulent nomination against
President Taft freely made by the sup
porters OF Colonel Roosevelt. 1t proceeded
on a new tack. however, by asserting that
whether the charges were false or true
they nevertheless would have an effect
IN the election. and that in the minec
of progressive republicans they would re-
suit In the defeat Of the republican ticket.
The petttion OF Mr.. Rees has not yet been
adopted by the insurgents.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-07-11
HOTTEST SUN OF SEASON.
Seven Die, 40 Frustrated and Two
Driven Insane In New york.

New York July 9.--This city to-day
sweltered under the hottest sun of the
season thus far. Seven people died. 40
were FRUSTRATED and two We're driven
temporarily Insane from the effects of
the excessive heat. At two o'clock this
afternoon the thermometer registered an
official maximum for the day OF 80 de
grecs.
Philadelphia. July Six deaths due to
the heat were reported here to-day and
three other persons committed suicide
The maximum temperature was % de-
grees at 400 p. IN.
Boston. July 1.-TWO deaths and up
wards of 80 prostrations We're recorded
at Boston hospitals to-day. The official
thermometer registered S. but IN the
streets the 100 mark was passed.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-07-11

on the morning of July 1. as he WAS
leaving his place Of business in Elmira.
he saw Schroeder walking towards him
staggering. He embarked to friends
who were with him that Schroeder
seemed intoxicated.
Schroeder put In an appearance to 20
on his run that morning after the leaving
time of his train and after men had been
sent twice from the railroad headquarters
to rouse him. The train was held for
him. and he started out without testing
his engine When Schroeder arrived at
the roundhouse he insisted that he had
not been called although two men had
been sent to call him
The seven members of the train crews
involved in the wreck incident all
testified that there was fog on the morn
ins of the accident and that block signals
could not he seen more than 80 or 10
feet away.
Howard staples, conductor on train
nine te uhed that he saw Flayman Lane
start back TO protect the train but he
could not see him after he gone $40 or
400 feet
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-07-11
WIRELESS TO RUN
TRAINS POSSIBLE
Prentice System Has Been Tried
and Found Feasible on Can.
adian Pacific.

New York. July ct was stated
Yesterday at the Offices of the Prem
tice Wireless Systems company that
the Lackawanna railroad officials are
to witness demonstration OF the
Prentice system of wireless train con-
| troll with view to installing the sys-
tenn on their road.
A demonstration was given to an
American representative at the com
pany's laboratory that showed how
successfully trains could lie operated
with the system. 1t has been given
exhaustive trials by tho Canadian gov
ernmcnt AM tho Canadian Pacific rail-
road over period of two years and
has ma 1c so good that the Canadian
government is about to make It's lop-
ton compulsory on all roads in Can
Ia.
The railroad tracks are divided into
blocks varying in length from I.5oO feet
to 1900 feet to meet traffic conditions
and il is impossible for one train to get
on to n block the same time as another
The wireless waves generated In the local
station at the end of each block cause
valve to open the air pipes on the train
and bring It to a standstill irrespective of
the engineer, while at the same time a
green lamp in the engineers cab turns to
red so long as the train occupies tho
block ahead.
The equipment is extremely simple
three small boxes on the running board
Of the engine carrying the apparatus
No weather condition can affect the
system, nor is the engineers constant
attention necessary the train Is
brought 70 a standstill by the electri-
cally controlled valves whenever danger
exists
Whenever the engineer receives the
danger signal he can, by pressing "A small
button in his cab. relase the valves and
so continue to the end Of the block, but
he cannot 20 at greater speed than
eight miles an hour 50 long as the block
ahead Of him is occupied.
Frank Wyatt Prentice. the inventor
of the system has been at work upon
it during - years.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-07-11
PANDEMONIUM BREAKS OUT
AT SENTENCE OF CAMORRISTS
One Prisoner Cuts His Throat Quick Verdict
Somewhat of Surprise after Two Years
Trial at Viterbo

Niterbo. July S-The Camorrists, who
have been on trial for nearly two years
on the charge Of having murdered
Gcnnara Cuocolo and his wife in June
1906. were to-day adju lged guilty In vary
ing degrees. The verdict declares Cor
RADIO Sortino guilty of both MURDERS
Nicoo Nora. Antonio Cerrato and
Mariana III Gennaro guilty of the murder
of Cuocolo, and Giuseppe Salvi guilty Of
the murder of Cuocolos wife. Enrico
Alfano, the alleged leader of the
Camorrists. Giovanni Rapl. D Marinas
and the others are convicted of being
inStlGators Of the crime and members Of a
criminal organization.
The president of the court Immediately
sentenced the condemned men. Sortlno.
Ncrrato Salvi. Nora. III Gennaro.
Alfano Rapi and hi Marinas We're SEN
fenced to 20 years. Imprisonment and to
10 years police surveillance; hi Mattio
TO 10 years and six months Imprisonment
and 10 years surveillance; Aecrittore to
10 yenrs' imprisonment and three years
surveillance; Vitozzi. the priest, seven
years Imprisonment and two years sur
veillancc; the others to five years i'm
prisonment and three years surveillance.
CUT THROAT WITH GLASS.
When the accused men were placed in
the iron cage to hear the verdict hi
Marlnas suddenly drew forth "A piece of
glass and cut his throat. He fell TO the
floor of the cage in pool of blood and
general pandemonium broke loose. The
other prisoners screamed like wild ami
mails and the carbineers had difficulty in
forcing their way into the cage to main
tain order and carry out the wounded Di
Ma rnas.
The pronounccment OF sentence was re-
ceived with uproarious protests from the
con lemncd mon. Some Of them shook