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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-11
TO SAVE MINERS LIVES.
Officials and Experts Viii Gather for
Conference in Pittsburgh.

Encouraged by q reduction of more
than 800 in the number of deaths in
the coal mines of the United States
in 1911 as compared with the previous
year, and with the purpose of further
ing the lifesaving campaign among
the miners, the bureau of mines has
called for a national conference of
mine managers, superintendent. com
pany surgeons. and irst-aid experts,
to meet at the experiment station of
the bureau in Pittsburg, Pa, Septem-
Der 49, "a. rs. and 26.
Since the bureau together with the
American Red Cross Society and the
4 Pittsburg Coal Operators Association,
held national mine safety demon
stration one year ago in Pittsburg.
which was attended by 40 first laid
and rescue teams of miners from all
over the country and more than 90
900 miners as spectators, there has
been wonderful development in both
rescue and first-aid work at the mines.
Numerous inquiries made to the bu-
reau of mines as to the suggestion of
a national conference, and this has
been welcomed by the mine managers,
who have notified the bureau of mines
of their desire to be present. AT the
conference, which will have the ben
eft Of the attendance of some of the
rescuers of bureau, there will be ac-
tual demonstrations of the various
methods employed in rescue work and
in the treatment Of injuries Only
those methods which meet with the
approval of the members of the con-
o.. "A
bureau will issue a circular describing
the proper methods.
H. M. Wilson, engineer in charge of
the experiment station of the bureau
| of mines, who will have general
charge of the conference says:
In lending its support to this con-
| ference, the bureau has in view the
| encouragement of methods and APP
! planes best adapted to preventing
| accidents and to increasing safety in
| mines.
Prompt treatment of injuries by
| persons skilled in first-aid methods
| reduces the miners loss of time by
| about 90 per cent. There is cor
| responding saving in wages to the
worker and a reduction of damages
| or compensation to the operator
| Where mine operators take an inter
| est in and encourage first-aid work, q
better feeling develops between the
| worker and his employer, resulting in
| i'm proved hospital and sanitary ar
rangements, improved living an6
| housing conditions, and general adj
yancement of the mining industry.
Experience indicates that the best
results are effected by. training il
flrst-aid work at least. one mine work.
| er in every ten. This precaution in
1 sures the presence near the place o.
| accident of enough first-aid men t.
| give prompt treatment. Public exhi
bits and contests stimulate the inter
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-11
Mayor Fifty Sighted.

If the Republic" may be regarded
as the mayors autobiography, pub
lished in serial form. its protest
against his failure tc he invited to
speak at the laying of the Y. NJ. c. A.
corner stone must be regarded as one
of the humors of the season. That es-
timable journal shows some heat il
narrating that at the recent exercises.
where the President of the United
States spoke at considerable length,
the mayor was not also invited to say
a few words, and as evidence of the
widespread feeling of disappointment
which came over the vast audience,
the Republic records that Mr.. John
Shepard, Sra conspicuous benefactor
of the expressed to the
mayor keen regret that he had not
been called upon. But whether to
speak or to sing the faithful narrative
fails to disclose.-Boston Herald.
Perhaps the Y. NJ. C A. did not care
to encourage the same sort of talent
as that enjoyed at the beer trust con-
vention. Some day the churches and
other organizations for public welfare
will feel under no obligations TO bow
before or even recognize men as re-
spectacle associates. simply because
they have been given plurality of the
electorate largely purchased by the
money of an octopus that is sucking
the public blood. In those days the
dollars of the man who promotes the
rum trust will not be accepted by the
Y. NJ. C. A. and neither will his pres
ence be tolerated until he mends his
ways.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-11

The 1903 model Springfield rife
mas been changed so little since the
frst issue that it still bears the des-
lgnation OF that year. 1t is 4s.21s
inches in length and weighs only
S.6y pounds, without the modern
one pound service bayonet. The bore
is 1852 inches in length with four
rifle grooves, with a twist of one uni
form turn in ten inches. The bore
is 80 calibre. The bullet weighs
$50 grains and the powder charge
about 90 grains. The initial velocity
of the tiny, steel-covered projeetile
is 200 feet per second. The pres
sure of the powder as il explodes in
the chamber is 10000 pounds per
square inch.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-11
Secretary Bird Skilled Fighter.

The secretary bird of South Africa
feeds upon rats, mice, lizards and even
insects, and is especially fond of snakes.
So valuable are its services in this re-
spect that in certain quarters of Africa
heavy penalties avail the person who
kills one of these queer birds. The name
Secretary was suggested by the large
feathers that project from the apex of
its head. These give it somewhat the
appearance of clerk or secretary, with
several quill pens stuck behind his ears.
The secretary bird is about four feet
in height. Its hawk-like bill is a formid-
able weapon. A secretary bird was seen
to fight with a snake seven or eight feet
long. The serpent was of the species
known in South Africa as .ringsknaal., .
by reason of the white ring or stripe
around its neck. 1t is an active reptile,
endowed with the power of ejecting its
venom to q considerable distance.
For several minutes the activity of the
belligerents displayed itself in feints and
light blows. The bird then withdrew.
uttering a prolonged harsh note. In a
moment IL was joined by another seere-
tary bird. and both birds then attacked
the snake, which, being unable to face
both ways at the same time received fire.
quent blows from the assailauts' strong
wings.
Finally blow supplied the snake In
stantly one of the secretaries seized the
serpent near the neck and the other goi
hold near the tail. Between them they
bore II aloft. wriggling and struggling
and then dropped it. With closed wings
the birds descended So ranidiv az tf
reach the ground almost az soon as the
snake did. Quick as a thought one Of
the secretaries struck the serpent blow
on the head and killed it-Kansas City
Star.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-11
Coming Events

Oct. 11-12-Maine Musical Festival
oct. 14-16-Maine Musical Festival
Portland.
oct. 16-1s--State Sunday School Con,
yention at Lewiston and Auburn.
Oct 93-2+-Centennial of Congregations
Church, South Paris.
ton, Portland.
Nov 12-14-Maine Pathological Annual
Meeting at Portland.
Maine Fair Dates
Nov. 12-14-State Pathological, Port
land.
Nov. 2O-24-N. e. Corn Exposition
Boston.
Dec. 4-6-Bangor Poultry Association,
Bangor.
Dec. 1O-i4-Main State Poultry AS
ISOLATION, Portland,
Dec. 1S-20-Freeport Poultry Assn.
Freeport.
Dec, 91-Jan. 2-Western Maine Poultry
Show, Norway.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-11

Mayor Fitzgerald of Boston, has
just vetoed the advances made by the
school board in the salaries of a num-
Der of officers in the city's educational
department. What's the matter
Popsy-doesn't the city sell rum
enough to afford to pay its educators
The mayor wasted lot of his
precious breath and fruitlessll
wrinkled his little face in anger be.
cause Maine does not license thu
booze traffic to gain money to buil'
roads.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-11
Voices Of the Press.

The moving picture actors will soon
be fighting the Bulkan war somewhere
in New ersey.-Waterville Sentinel.
For those Of us who could not get to
Boston there was the 1opsham Fair.
And that is some show.-Express &
Advertiser.
Boston. according to the latest dag
nosis. is stark, staring, baseball mad
Bath Times.
Turkey does not propose to be carv-
ed without being allowed to make a
suggestion as to how it shall be done
--Biddeford journal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-11
AUGUSTA LODGE DIRECTORY

ROSE OF SHARON CHAPTER, NO.
IL, o. II. s. Stated meetings the first
Wednesday evening of each month at
are invited to attend
ELIZABETH T. MERRILL. w. NJ
ELIZABETH A. THOMPSON, Sec.
aug2Sm If
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-11

Signs the New York and Boston
baseball fan:
Gee. But it's great to be crazy!'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-11
Maine Gossip
The Boy Who Eoraets.

love him, the boy who fofgets!
Does 1t seem such queer thing t
say?
Can't help it, he's one of my pets;
Delightful at work or at play.
I'd trust him with all that | own
And know neither worries nor frets;
But the secret of this lies alone
In the things that the laddie forgets.
He always forgets to pay back
The boy who has done him an i'll;
Forgets that a grudge he owes Jack,
And smiles at him pleasantly still.
He always forgets It's his turn
To choose what the others shall play;
Forgets about others to learn
The gossipy things that they say"
He forgets to look sulky and cross
When things are not going his way;
Forgets some ones gain is his loss:
Forgets, in his work-time, his play
So this is why I take his part;
Why | say he is one of my pets;
repeat it. with all of my heart:
| love him for what he forgetsl
Pauline Frances Camp, in st. Nicholas
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-11

According to the Strong correspond
ent of the Franklin Journal, ii is
probable that the largest deer of the
season, thus far, was killed, last week
by Ralph Starbird of that town. Mr..
Starbird was one of party of four
hunters who returned to Strong, Sat
urday, from trip 10 Spencer lake.
They brought home three deer, and
the one killed by Mr.. Starbird dressed
235 pounds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-11

est of miners i'll organizing first
aid corps and keep them prepared to
render the most effective service
Washington Post.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-11

Game Warden Herbert S. Stone, who
is on duty at Union station in Bangor,
in company with Warden Bowden,
during the hunting season, looking af-
ter the game shipments, is one of the
few men who have seen a caribou in
Maine for some time, but although he
got a good look at one, last summer,
he does not think that caribou are
getting back into Maine to amount to
anything. Warden Stone was in the
Chamberlain lake region all summer,
keeping out pioneers and seeing to it
that the big game was allowed to run
without being molested by campers
and others, and early in the season he
saw caribou at Musquacook carry,
between Pleasant and Clear lakes He
believes there are a few scattered
through that country, as they have
been for some years since they mi
grated into Canada.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-11
EASTERN STEAMSHIP CORPORATION
nENNEBEC LINE

aENNEBEC LINE
Fares between Augusta or HaiIoweu
and Boston, 500 One Way. $3.50 Round
Trip
Oct 9Th To 10th, Special Fall Excursion,
to Boston and Return 81 So -
Steamer leaves Augusta 90 p. NJ.
Elailowell l-20 T. NJ, connecting steamer
. City of Bangor leaving Gardiner SEQ
Richmond 80 i. NJ, Dresden $50 r.. NJ.
and Bath 800 T. NJ, Tuesdays, Thurs
days and Saturdays for Boston,
: Returning steamer City OF Bangor
leaves Fosters Wharf, Boston. F. NJ,
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays for
Bath. Richmond. Dresden and Gar
diner connecting with steamer City OF
Augusta for Hallowell and Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-11

Editors can only follow where
the peoples heart is already pre-
pared to go with them. They can
direct and animate healthy pub
lie indignation, but not create a
soule between the ribs of DEATH -
Horace Greeley.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-11

Youths Companion are some verses
entitled THE Little Lad of Genoa,
from the pen of John Clair Minot of
the Companion staff and formerly as
sociate editor of the Kennebeo Journal.
The verses tell the story of Christie
pher Columbus. and although written
for the children's page Of the Compan
ion their beauty of thought and compo-
sition makes them a source OF. enjoy
ment TO older heads. The verses are
enlivened by several drawings by F.
Liiey-Young.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-11

r. B. CAPEN RE SEkAti LODGE NO.
81, 1. o. o. f. Meets 2pd and 4th Wednes-
day evenings at $50 O'Clock
NELLIE r. RACKLIFF. N. q.
SADIE E. METCALF. Rec. 5ee
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-11

One of the remarkable performances
by hunters of small game, this fan,
is that of w. S. Tingley of Portland,
who. whole out cunning last Sat-
urday, is reported to have killed four
raccoons at one shot
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-11
MAINE STEAMSHIP LINE

Direct between Portland and New York
Steamers leave Franklin Wharf, Tues
day, Thursday and Saturday Goo Z. NJ.
Fae $500 das safs sta SfsS5iaa prices es
Express service for freight. All freight
rates include marine insurance. All
ships equipped with United Wireless
Telegraph System.
J. F. Cunningham. Agent, Augusta: Fl.
A. Clay, Agent. Franklin Wharf, Port
land. Maine.
apr2adtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-11
ODD FELLOWS HALL.

ASYLUM LODGE NO. 70 REGULAR
meeting Friday evening at 7.30 O'Clock.
.. e. FARNHAM, N. v
e.. +. WESTON. Sec 90
JEPHTHA ENcAMPMENT, NO. .
Meetings at Z 80 o'clock every second and
fourth Tuesday.
W. L. HAYDEN. c. r.
G. e. STEWART. Scribe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-11

NO notice whatever viii be taken Of
unsigned communications.
The Journal cannot be held RESPONSE
bic for the preservation or return Of
rejected communications.
Address all communications relating
to subscriptions and advertisements
TO BURLEIGH & FYLNT. Publish
ers. Augusta, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-11

Friday, October II, 1912.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-11
JEPHTHA ENcAMPMENT,

CANTON AUGUSTA, NO. 9, p. M.
Regular meeting every third Tuesday 81
O'Clock.
w. B. GETCHELL, Capt.
L. C. HUGHES. Clerk.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-11

Writes a Phippsburg correspondent,
Mr.. Humiston and parties from the AL
liquippa while wandering around the
old cemetery down by the sea, came
across the headstone marked Hanover.
The old settlers here say this is where
the sailors of the good ship Hanover
were buried, but no one before has
been able to find the maidstone. The
letters can Just about be made out III
two lines on the old stone and the
man who cut them must have taken
anything that came handy because
they are cut any old way up and down
the stone and not very deep.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-11

OWLS. AUGUSTA NEST, NO. 1865,
Darby Block, III Water street Meetings
every first and third Fridays, at 70 p.
M. Visiting brothers cordially, welcomed
NILES L. PERKINS, President
@. ii. BANGS. Secretary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-11

Lewiston Journal. Mansel Farr of
Lewiston has just returned home from
an absence of several weeks during
which time he has visited six states.
In New York he was the guest for one
week of his old time friend, John 5.
Baker of Peekskill. This gentleman
once peddled candy in the streets of
Lewiston but is now the largest man
nfacturer of underwear in the world.
His factories are in Scranton, Penn,
while he resides in Peekskill on the
Hudson. Mr.. Farr and he were school
boys together and the Lewiston man
was royalty entertained by him. More
than 500 miles OF auto riding visiting
places of historic interest on the Hud-
son were taken and Tarrytown and a
score of other places seen. MIR. Farr
speaks in terms of high praise of Mr..
Baker and the many courtesies receiv-
ed while a guest in his beautiful home,
The beauty of the country along the
Hudson was greatly admired and the
entire trip thoroughly enjoyed. The
boys of Custer Post will welcome Mr.,
Farr home again.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-11

The largest regular train that ever
left Mt. Desert Ferry, according to
Maine Central officials at the wharf in
Bar Harbor, was the New York train
Sunday afternoon, the last trip for the
season. The train was made of 10 cars,
including ten Pullmans, one day pas
senger coach and two baggage cars,
and left the ferry in two sections. TO
connect with the train the railroad
officials ran two boats from Bar Har-
bor, the Sappho, leaving at 2.20 and the
Moosehead at o'clock. Two private
cars were attached to the train, one or
which was occupied by Mr.. and Mrs.
John l. Kane, and the other by Mrs.
Marcus Hanna, who spent the summer
at Seal Harbor. About 100 passengers
from Bar Harbor were on the train,
and 65 from Northeast Harbor and
Seal Harbor, and some 200 pieces OF
baggage were taken from here and l3S
from the neighhoriug resorts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-11
RAILROADS & STEAMBOATS,.
Maine CENT RAJ R. R.

In Effect Sept. 80, 1912.
TRAINS LEAVE AUGUSTA AS FOL-
LOWS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-11

CAPITAL AERIE NO. 1850, r. o.
Eagles. meets in F. o. e. Hall, ~ Water
St. first and third Monday Of cash
month at 8 O'Clock
q. III. Anderson, Pres.
GEO. w. JENKINn. SeA
i. nm m ~y-f ~
Arizona republican., 1912-04-28
Final Action.

House bIll l2 TOT the rcdcmpti0n ot property sold for taxes; was passed without division
 House bill ' the holiday bill was passed the house concurring in the senate amendments
 House bill S1 to refund unused liquor licenses, was indefinitely post Doncd.
Arizona republican., 1912-04-28
Priests Advice Led to
 Their Recovery

Thin, weak. or frail people-thosc who
 take cold easily and sufferers of Bronchitis and Asthma, should be pre- pared with Eckman's Alterative in the house.
 Remarkable cures of even Tuberculous tConSumpuvc) persons are. often accom- pllShcd. Here are two cases- "Gcntlemen: On June 3. 1907 I was operated upon for Tubercular Peritonitis at St Mary's Hospital Rochester, N. Y Alter the operation my physician gave me up. l was then urged by q priest to take Eckman's Altcrative which | did. My weight at the time was r lbs l began to improve and steadily gained in health and strength. l now weigh 125 lbs. and am absolutely cured"
 tSigned AffidaViD EDNA FINZER. 20 Savannah St, Rochester , N. Y. "Gcntlcmen: l was troubled with Asthma and Bronchitis for seventeen years. After trying many remedies Eek mans Alterative was recommended to me by our parish priest l am now feeling fine. l cannot praise it enough" ."
 tSiEned ANNA MAE McENTEE, Affidavit LaCOn, IT..
 Fsckman's Altcratfve is effective in Bronchitis Asthma Hay Fever; Throat and Lung Troubles, and in upbuilding the system. Does not contain pOisOns, opiates or habit-formng drugs. For sale by all druggists. Ask for booklet of cured cases and write to Eckman Laboratory. Philadelphia, Pa, for addn- tiOnal evidence.
Arizona republican., 1912-04-28
THE OLDEST METAL.

A recent paper presented to the Royal institution at London, in dis cussing the question of the metals used by the great nations of antiqui- ty. pointed out that gold was prob ably the first metal known to man. because it is generally found native, says Harpers Weekly. The oldest metallic objects to which we can as- sign a probable date are thought to be those found in a royal tomb at Nagada, in Egypt, supposed to have been that of King Menes. In one of the chambers were some bits of gold. and a bead, and a button. and d fine wire of nearly pure cop per If the tomb has been properly identified, these objects are at least G.3OO years old. Nearly all the an cient gold that has been examined contains silver enough to give it a light color. It was gathered by the ancients in the bed of the Pactoius and other streams of Asia Minor,
Arizona republican., 1912-04-28
NEGRO MU SIC

The development of the negro as he came under the influence of the white race does not show any ma terial difference from that of Othe savage races under similar conditions. He adopted Christianity and, in adopting it to his intellectual capac- ity he caricatured it to a certain eX- tent. He mixed it up with the old Witchcraft and sOrcery of his African ancestors The Celts and TeutOns did the same for all the church fes- tivals of today and many of the church obserVances are concessions made by the priests to the heather superstitions of their early converts. Did not our great Martin Luther be- Iieve in personal devil, and are there not today people who will not sit down thirteen at table. Free dom. Who is free? Are we not all more or less shackled?
 But if proof positive of soul in the negro people should be demanded it can be given, for they have brought over from Africa and developed in this country, even under all the un- favorable conditions of sl"very, a music so wonderful, % beautiful, and vet so strange, that, like the gypsy music of Hungary, it is at once the admiration and despair of educated musicians of our race. Unique and inimitable, it is the only music of this country, eXcept that of the In- dians. which can claim to be folk music In it the negroes pour out their joys and their sorrows in naive but wonderfully moving fashion; and in the face of such testimony Of emo tional and esthetical beauty, who dare deny them wider future possl- blities in the great work of liberation of mind and soul which is now going on?-Walter Damrosch in the South ern Workman.
Arizona republican., 1912-04-28
COLORING FISHES.

Flowers can be artiGcialIy colored, We know, with more or less success by chemical agency. Animals gen orally escape counterfeitng, with few exceptions says the London Globe The latest in counterfeiting is the carp.
 In Sicily it fs said that by introduc- ing into the water chalk, iron and little peat, colors will be imparted to the carp. After treatment in bath of these concomitanjs for a fortnight the fish is given another chemically prepared bath. into which is intro duced iron al tan. By increasing or diminishing the quantities the colors can be either accentuated or dimin- ished. The process is somewhat haz- ardous, but We learn from d Paris contemporary that in the end an ap- garentlT new species of ornamental fish is produced. which commands d high price.