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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-07
9enoft on Flats.

IT ia the intefie- OF 1}ronx homes that
are imrt eesie. ] was led to a pais ot
the floax where ase years previously
there fad been six families and where
there are now over 100 families. THIS
vas newest Kew York.
No obstacle mpeded my Invasion OF
the domestic piyvacies of the Bronx. The
mattresses Of flats showed me round
everything with boliteness and with OBJ
vious satisfaction. \ stout lady. whose
husband was either an artisan or a
clerk. | forget which, indicted me into II
fiat of four rooms, of which the rent was
! SIG a month. She enjoyed the adsan-
tages of central heating, gas and cleo
trlcity and among the landlords fixtures
were a refrigerator, kitchen range, y
bookcase and a sideboard. Such amenf
ties for the people-for the petits gems
simply do not exist in Europe; they 10
I, not even exist for the wealthy In Eu-
rope But there was also the telephone,
the house exchange being in charge or
the janitor's daughter-a pleasing oceu-
pant of the entrance hall. | was told
that the telephone. with nickel call.
increased the occupancy of the Bronx
flats by 10 per cent.
Thence | visited the fiat OF Doctor
a practitioner who would be the equiva-
lent of a shilling" doctor in similar
quarter OF London. Here were seven
rooms, at a rent of si5 month, and no
end of conyeniences-certainly MANY
more than in any flat that l had ever
occupied myself
The apartment house ranks. In my
opinion, among the more pernieious In
fiuences in American life. As an insti-
tuition it is unhappily establishing itself
in England. and in England 1t is terrible
doubt If Il is less terrible in Its native
land
1t is anti-social because 1t works al
ways against the preservation of the
family unit, and because 1t is unfair TO
children, and because 1t prevents the
full towering of an individuality. II Is
immoral because 1t fosters bribery and
because 1t is pretentious itself and en-
courages pretense in its victims. 1t Is
unfavorable to the growth of taste De-
cause its decorations and furniture are
and must be ugly; they descend TO the
artistic standard of the vulgarest peo-
pie in it, and have not even the merit
of being the expression of any individ-
uality at all
1t is enervating because 1t favors the
creation of race that can do absolutely
nothing for itself 1t is unhealthy be-
cause II is sometimes less clean than 1t
seems, and because often it forces lis
victims to eat in dining room whose
walls are a distressing panorama OF
Swiss scenery, and because its cuisine Is
and must be at best mediocre, since
meals at once sound and snowy can not
be prepared wholesale.
Some apartment houses are better
than others; many are possibly maryels
of organization and value for money
But none can wholly escape the indict-
ment The institution ITSELF though 1t
may well be a natural and inevitable
by-product of racial evolution. Is had
Harper's Magazine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-07
Steamer Royal
George Ashore
0l0 Passengers.

Quebec, Nov 6.-The Canadian
y Northern Royal Mail steamer Royal
George, with $40 passengers on beard
grounded on the rocks during a fog
III the 81. Lawrence river. early to-
night and is reported to he in Sc
riuas pilyf.t. aaa
The vessel went aground ahnut !
mile east of Point ST. Lawrence, Island
OF Orleans, 10 miles below Qqefec.
The wrtnking steamer Lord Strath7
coma and two tugs have been sent 60
The Royal Georges aid. The rocks m
which the steamer struck lie on the
north side of the south channel.
The Royal George left Grosseisle
quarantine station for Quebec, shortly
after o'clock this afternoon. She wa3
said TO be going at full speed at the
lime she met with accident. She was
on her way from Avonmouth, Eng,
and was due in Montreal, tomorrow.
The grounded steamer is in a posi-
ton difficult of access.
Reports, late tonight, indicated that
the steamer rested on the rocks in
precarious position. Wireless reports
received from the vicinity of Point St.
Lawrence gave only a meagre story.
Several more ships have been sent
TO the stranded vessels aid.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-07
rom that date In trnfted states gold

HUH AiidA .Q111S- -A4i11GQ sSSiSES StAs
coin.
Postal savings bonds are exempt
from all taxes or duties of the United
States, as wen as from taxation n
any form by or under state. municipal
or Local authority.
Applications for the conversion a
deposits into bonds ON dan. l. 1873,
mGst re received on or before Dec. ,,
1919, BY the postmaster at the aepcs
TORY Office whore HE certificates Wefs
ISSUED, The postmaster viii supply an
app.leation form, which must ne mad
OFT III triplieate,. The depositor mus
inao, - and surrender with mas ap.pl.+
"a aa9 pSYfal savings certificates cox
et1ng IN amount OF The bonds deaii cd.
for Which the postmaster viii give hinl
receipt. The bonds Will be issued D.
TIE secretary Of the treasury, ana IS
soon as they are re.idy VIA be deilA
erca 10 lie applicants.
s ht. toneers.on Of deposits into bonds
a 4 date less t1an one yeaf after tils
,eriit.e;ltes began To bear interest lar7
;eiis interest," on the deposits as III
the ease Of Withdrawal Tor any otilef
purpose.
Postal savings deposits converted
into bonds are not counted as q part =.
i'm. n.axiinum OF $500 allowed one de
53sitor, ami there IS no limitation ..
he amcunt of available postal saFiiiss
bonds which may be acquired iinalty
by 0epesitof.
Postal savings bonds can be pro-
cured 3aiy by the conversion OF pos
tai savings deposits and will not D
issued to persons who are not depos-
itors. They may be sold or assigned te
any persons, however, by the holder,
and when registered bond is assign
ed a new bond will be issued in the
name of the owner.
Interest on registered bonds is paid
by checks drawn at the treasury de-
partment in favor of the registered
holder. These checks are sent by mail
to the post office address of the hold
err. and the holder of a registered
bond should notify the secretary oil
the treasury division of loans and
currency of any change in his post
office address at least Is days before
the interest falls due.
Payment on registered bonds that
have been lost or stolen may be
stopped by notifying the secretary OF
the treasury division of loans and
currency at Washington. II coupon
bonds are lost the government does not
undertake TO protect the owner against
the wrongful holder, but recognizes
the bearer only. The owner has re-
COURSE only TO such means as he eoulo
use to recover any other valuable
property.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-07
BREEDING FOXES.
Profitable Business That Is Conducted
on Prince Edward Island.

Tn some countries the fox is hunted
and killed for sport, but II You killed.
a fox in the Canadian province Oh
Prince Edward Island you might wipe
out three or four thousand dollars oil
the assets of some citizen. For they
breed foxes in Prince Edward Island
1t is estimated that there are about
900 foxes on the various ranches IN
that province at the present time, ana
Charles Dalton. member of the Leg
islature, said recently that last year
coo had changed hands in the fox
business.
The success which has attended some
breeders of foxes has caused very
many others to go into the ranchins
business. and there are before the pro-
yiueial legislature now in session, eight
or ten bills incorporating fox-raneiline
conpanies. While the particular fox II
Is sought to produce is called the black
fox. 1t is really the animal known on
the London fur market as the silVef
gray. 1t was the pelt of fox from
Prince Edward Island that brought the
worlds record price $4,000. in the Lon
don market ten years ago.
The explanation of the high price
maid for the skin of the so-called black
fox is that the quantity offered on the
London market has fallen in thirty
wears from 1000 to about 300 Two
wears ago the number offered in Lon
don was 900 skins, and 60 per cent, of
them brought $500 each
So important has the industry be-
come in Prince Edward Island that
the Government is regarding II with an
| eve to revenue and it is suggested that
q tax of $40 on each fox be levied, pro-
ducing something like $4,000 on the
present estimated fox population oil
| the island ranches
Not every man who gets a par o.
| fixes. whether of the silver gray OF
common red variety is on tie high
road to fortune. one Of them may die
| N. their progeny may die. or they may
| be stolen. Mr.. Dalton says that SO,
| ooo worth of foxes were stolen in ms
+, district last year AS much as $1,000
| and il is said even more, has been paid
/ fer a desirable pair CT breeding foxes
/ An Illustration of the uncertainty
Of the Industry when conducted by be-
| srInners is found in the story of one
/ man who one day found in The fox en-
! closure d litter of seven pups, but tue
! next time ne saw them they we're
| dead Another lost q litter through uii'
| wise feeding.
Fox ranching has spread from ffincs
| Edward Island to New Brunswick nc
| Nova Scotia. A company INCORPORATES
in New Brunswick has among ln'
| stockholders two Methodist ministers
i two physicians, an editor, a schooi IN
| spector two merchants. two n1anulac'
/ turers and several farmers.-St JONI
Letter to New York Sun.
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| rear put a bullet through his forehead,
The same plan had been devised and
enacted in the second car. though with
different reception. When me col
| lector and his support came 10 the oil
man and old woman the WemaH with
| goggles. who sat father in The rear
suddenly clicked a revolver and shot
| the mai s.s,s.es= & - III front door
covering the oaSstngs rs. This divert
| ed for the me- ment the attention of tho
collector and his attendant, ana the
| old woman with Elarveious qiIi2<neas
| put a bullet through he attendant.
Before he collector could draw his re-
volver the old man had shot him DEAD.
| The events IN the rear car first came
| 10 a conelrsion. The old raid threw
away her s.eeiaCies, ripped up the
| front of Il calico dress. threw a nat
! embellished with flowers on the fioer
and. being rid of women's apparel,
| stalked forward, a strapping man. The
i old man and old woman each DOTTED
| white wig. The woman tore off her
! outer garment, and each with a re-
| volver in each hand followed the "oli
maid" She. threw open the door.
and the three of them stood ON the
| 1i1llpTfn dis tue last SIbA IabS Ndt -
the forward car.
A similar transformation scene had
been enacted there. The girl who had
knitted one OF the robbers became a
young man of nineteen. the two ladies
turned out sheriff and his deputy.
while the dude was quiescent looking
man noted for being one of the coolest
and quickest shots in that region.
When the last robber fell the dude
threw open the rear door of the car.
and those who had done the shooting
in both cars jumped of. Three men in
the smoking car arose and joined the
scattering posse. Three robbers, who
had captured the express safe by firing
n single shot that had hurt no one.
were endeavoring to open II when, at
each end of the car, appeared man
brfstling with revolvers. The robbers,
seeing themselves hedged in. fought
desperately, but were mastered.
In the front car two robbers had
been killed and one wounded, while in
the rear car one robber had been killed
and ten wounded The whole fight in
the two passenger cars and the ex-
press car did not last four minutes.
The reason of this victory was very
simple One of the gang of robbers
had quarreled with the leader and had
informed the railroad officials of the
projected robbery and of the plans on
which il was to be accomplished, inc
sheriff had disguised a posse and. put
them on the train, each with part 10
perform on signal from him or his
eutenant-Edward Seymour
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-07
Postal Savings
Bonds Information,

The following information concern
ing postal savings bonds, in which
Waterville people are interested, has
been made public by the post office
department:
BY applying on or before Dec 2.
1912, depositors of the Postal Savings
System may exchange the whole or a
part Of their deposits for United States
registered or coupon bonds in denom-
nations of 500. 500 and $500, bearing
interest from Jan. /, 1913. at the rate
of 2n per cent. per annum. payable
semi-annualy, and redeemable at the
pleasure of the United States after
one year for the date of issue, both
principal and interest payable 20 years
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-07
A Train HoIdup That Failed.

There was a sudden putting on of
brakes, with slowing up of the train.
The time was o'clock at night. and
the location was in a wood-just the
place. in fact, for robbery.
The train came to a full stop. A
shot was heard. 1t came from the ex-
press car but the passengers in the
smoker and two passenger coaches
couldn't tell where it came from.
There were not many passengers any
way. The train was running very
light. In the smoker were several
men, way passengers, who appeared
TO belong to the country through which
the road ran. In the next coach were
two ladies' sitting together face to face.
while in the seat behind them was a
dandified young man. apparently a tens
derfoot. On the other side was a girl
travelling alone. In the next car in
the, rear sat an old man and an old
woman, the personification of john
Anderson My 10 John. Near them
was maiden lady of fifty, with Cog
giles.
Suddenly the front door of the fore
most coach was thrown open and a
man appeared with short rife, with
which he covered the passengers, while
another man with his revolvers in his
belt stepped into the car and said
Produce your valuables!"
He was followed by another man,
who held a revolver in each hand
With the man at the door covering the
passengers with the rifle and q man
behind him with six shots in each
hand. the collector was we'll pro-
tected in his work. The passengers
sat perfectly STILL eacir che pulling
out his or her valuables with alaerity-
After gonig through the car as tne
| collectors approached the rear door the
man with the rifle followed him. The
/ passengers had submitted so passively
that this, 1t seemed, would be attend
ed by little risk. AS he passed Inc
girl she whisked a long knife from
under her skirts and. turning, drove
! it into his back He fell with groan
| The two men who We're at the othel
! end of the car, completing their rob
! berry, turned in time to see him fall.
| One of the ladies mentioned-the one
| who was facing the rear OF the car
! pulled a revolver from under her man.
| tel. Aired at the collectors attendant
| and he went down. This left the col
| lector the only robber in the car. III
| the few seconds that followed the dis
patching of his two pals he knew tha'
! he was in danger, but from what per-
son he was ignorant. He had seen
young girl STAB the man with the rifi1
/ and a handsomely dressed lady shoo'
! his attendant He could not single GU
which of the passengers would at
tempt to finish him. There were sew
eral able men who sat near him, bu
not one of them moved His eye was
on them for second, and during tina
very small space of time the dandifiet
Young man who with others had turn
ed to see what was going on In ths
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-07
COBuRN

The report from Bangor is that Bangor
High, although no negotiations have been
made between managers. will be willing
10 play Coburn Classical Institute, Such
q game would be q big attraction ard
would be a financial success, putting both
treasures in the best OF condition. Ban
eor High has the best High school team
in the state, and Coburn has the crack
private school eleven OF Maine.
off'eiais We're Vim. Pendergast, Col.
hy. referee; Nm. g. Carroll, Colby
timer; Shustee. umpire. and Keppell
Colby, mead linesman. Time. four To-
minute periods.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-07
JEFFERSON.

Maurice Vinal of Bridgewater. Mass,
is listing his father, s. Vinal. for a
few days,
l.. ). Kennedy has gone to Freeport,
whore he will engage in The restaurant
business,
Isarland Bond has gone TO New Jer-
sey. where he has a desirable posi-
tion-
Tire funeral OF the late Mrs. $. A.
Richardson, 9ho died al Southern
Pines, n. G.. VAS held from her late
horne at the North village, Tuesday
afternoon. ReV. A. A. Bennett ofiiclat-
ing se4e
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-07
Health Restored
After Years of Illness.

Mr. Hurd of so. orrington was con-
slant sufferer from biliousness and in
digestion. Read what he says.
II have used the True 4. F." At
woods Medicine for ten years. | was
sick for number Of years, could not
get any relief until commenced 10 use
IL. f." Atwood's Medicine. It made
a well man Of me. | use it for most
every kind of sickness in my family
and consider it one of the. best medl-
zines that is made
A. n. Hnrd. So. orrington, Me
A large bottle IS cents at the near,
hv store. or sample free oy mai. y
you never used IL. Address.
Il. FL MEDICINE co. Portland. Me
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-07
MONMOUTH.

Judge S. [. Fogg and family will
remove to Augusta for the winter.
Miss Ethel Bragdon. Is WISHING
friends in Nantasket, Mass.
Miss Sarah Moody of Massachusetts
is the guest of her aunt, Mrs, L.
Fogg. Miss Moody has just peen
graduated from DR.. Ernersen's hospital
Forest hill. tR
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-07

Charles N. Perkins, superintendent
of schools, was in Brewer, Tuesday, to
vote, but was unable to on account of
having left for Waterville to reside
in September. and, as he has not yet
been here three months he was not
able to vote in Waterville, so genial
Mr.. Perkins was DISTINGUISHED
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-07
OVERCOME BY GAS.
Fifteen Men Helpless in Railroad Tun-
mel In Washington.

Ellensbnrg, Wash, Nov. Fifteen
men are helpless in the Northern Pa
cific tunnel through the crest of the
Cascade mountain range, where they
were overcome by gas from passing
train, late today. Relief trains with
mine rescue apparatus and physicians
have been sent from clee Elum and
Auburn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-07

Chief of Police John p Baxter has
two sturdy sons on the Watervilie
High football team. Charles and John
Baxter, Jr, both OF whom distinguish
ed themselves, Wednesday, in the CO.
burn game.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-07
COburn Classical 20
Waterville High 0.

Coburn Classical Institute. defeated
Waterville High. 20 to 0, on Alumni
field, Wednesday afternoon, the score
indicating the respective merits of the
two teams. Coburn has great team,
but Waterville High, outweighed about
10 pounds TO the man, put up SPLEEN
did resistance. The game was Witness
ed by large crowd of rooters for both
teams and others.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-07

The honey of commerce is the pro-
duct of creature with a passion lot
work in the fore part of him ana
red-hot stiletto in the rear. He IS IN
dustrious enough to be written down
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-07

Mrs. Edward S. stetson and Mrs.
Walter U. Gutman of Lewiston and
Mrs. Nathan S. Weston of Augusta
are house guests of Miss Mabel r.
Dunn, Pleasant street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-07

The special music at the Thursday
evening service of the Pleasant street
Methodist church will be furnished by
James Lashens and Napoleon Perry
young men from the Second Baptist
church The public is cordially invited
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-07

Election of officers of the Ladies'
Auxiliary, Order of Railway Conduc-
tors. will take place at the regular
meeting. Thursday evening. A full at
tendance of members is requested.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-07

The Masquerade social to be given
by the girls of Waterville High school.
Friday evening. for the benefit of the
Athletic Association, promises to be n
great success.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-07

Prof. II. c. Libby, registrar of Colby,
left, Wednesday morning, on a shoI
trip into New Hampshire for the coli
lese He will make one or two speeches
while he is gone.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-07
PITTSFIELD.

Miss Ethel Iealey will leave. Thurs
day, for Waterville, where she mas
accepted position as pianist at
moving picture theatre. Her position
ere ut the Park Street theatre VIII
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-07

Rev. L. G.. March, pastor of the
Methodist church at North Vassalboro,
was in town. Wednesday, on his way
to Freedom.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-07

Sales in 1911 by the British and For
eign Bible Society aggregated I,ss4'szS
volumes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-07

The wedding Of Emile Breton and
Miss Marie Nadeau will be solemnized
at the Notre Dame church, next Mon
uay
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-07

Christopher Cannon of Stonehan1.
esa,. is calling on friends in Water
vile and Fairfield.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-07

1netSorosis win meet, at $50 p. NJ,
'fhul sday. with MIS-. Bowman. Main
street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-07

Austin W. Jones OF Bangor was in
the city, Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-07

Miss Margaret McCurdy was in Au-
burn. Wednesday, on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-07

Zines, {. Mariner has returned
from Bridcton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-07

Hiss christine Daggett was out of
town, "Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-07

Harry t'lukey has returned from
Dsvtof
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-07

G. y. Rollins has returned from
Eockland.
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WATtRviLlE.

| Harry ciukey has returned from
Dexter. 81
G. q. Rollins has returned from
| EocEland.
Hiss christine Daggett was out o
| town, Wednesday.
-.----.
Miss Margaret McCurdy was in Au
burn. Wednesday, on business.
Binest e. Mariner has returne,
from Brighton.
AHsth, w Jones OF Bangor was il
The elt,, Wednesday,
1'netSorosis viii meet, at go p. NJ.
fhui sday. with MIS-. Bowman. MaiI
street.
Christopher Cannon of Stoneham
*esa,. is calling on friends in Water.
vile and Fairfield.
The wedding of Emile Breton ane
Miss Marie Nadeau will be solemnizef
at the Notre Dame church, next Mon
DAY.
Rev L. G.. March, pastor of the
Methodist church at North Vassalboro,
was in town, Wednesday, on his way
to Freedom.
---------
Prof II. c. Libby, registrar of Colby,
left, Wednesday morning, on snoi
trip into New Hampshire for the coli
leee He will make one or two speeches
while he is gone.
The Masquerade social to be given
by the girls of Waterville High school.
Friday evening for the benefit of the
Athletic Association, promises to be n
great success.
Mrs. Edward S. Stetson and Mrs.
Walter U. Gutman of Lewiston and
Mrs Nathan S. Weston of Augusta
are house guests of Miss Mabel e.
Dunn, Pleasant street.
Election of officers of the Ladies
Auxiliary, Order of Railway Conduc-
tors. will take place at the regular
meeting, Thursday evening. A full at
tendance of members is requested.
Chief of Police John p Baxter has
two sturdy sons on the Watervllie
High football team. Charles and John
Baxter, Jrs, both OF whom distinguish
ed themselves, Wednesday, in the CO.
burn game.
Mn Il "