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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-22

fippant touch their courage and free
dom from superstitious fear. New
Hampshire journal in an article on
what it called Our celestial guer.
rilla," quoted from a poem by John
Phoenix, pseudonym of the well-known
humorous writer:
Sail up, sail up, keep thy tail up,
Yellow war-dog of the sky
witty editor in Maine alluded to
the comets plain. unvarnished TAIL"
and another from the same state
avowed his belief that the stranger
meant to show by his presence that
the South could not come it, over
the North. There were also other
signs and wonders in the heavens seen
and regarded as portents or warnings.
The New orleans Picayune gave an
account of a well defined cross seen
in the sky ever Kingston, y. c., Sew
eral editors Of the same state referred
to this phenomenon which. was wit
messed by many persons and~&isible
for nearly three hours in the evening"
The old Boston Journal, the New
York Times and other papers told,
in 50 OF a marvellous scroll in the
heavens" seen-hut only in a dream
, this timely two soldiers the same
night in different localities. One of
these dreamerS was a member of Hdw-
lins's zeGaves, the other an artillery
nan 1t Fort Warren, Boston Harbor.
The journal adds the information that
the artileryman was the venerable
Mr. Wright, a member of Captain
Cabot's company" The scroll seen i'll
the dream bore the inscription. Peace.
April ID 1869. The New York Express
OF April a. 1865, printed an account
taken from the Spectator of Hanover,
Pa. OF splendid and gorgeous spec
tacle Witnessed in the heavens a few
nights previous.
~ number of intensely bright and
vivid lines of light were seen stretch
ing ND in the Northern horizon to the
zenith, somewhat resembling those
usually caused by the wondrous dis
plays of the northern lights, and were
ut first taken to be such; in few lain-
utes. however, the lines or streaks be-
gan to converge gradually together
and a most beautiful and perfect ma
tionai flag was formed and stood out
in bold relief in the sky, to the awe
stricken gaze of the beholder." This
was witnessed by many persons !.
OF UNREASONABLE truth and reliable
ity.' The Spectator was further in
formed that other persons on the same
night saw in the skies vivid repre-
sensations of soldiers marching in reg
ular line of battle, with flags, etc"
And it goes on to say that Il was
truly a most singular and remark
able phenomenon and may possibly
have been an omen foretelling the
speedy success of the national cause
and the complete restoration of the
, Union"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-22
WAR oMENs OF so YEARS AGO.
Queen Actions of Birds-Prophecie
in Everything.

The chance question of a child as
to certain mysterious signs and won
ders tod of in history rs preceding
some war of ancient times started me
recently upon an interesting search.
l have been looking through old news.
papers. old scrapbooks and letters OF
1S61-1S65 and have found much relat-
ing to the omens preceding or accom-
panyin2 the war we Americans are re-
membering at this anniversary time.
OF course our war had its comet.
Was there ever a war that lacked one2
It seems strange that such an erratic,
transient, lawless insurgent as a comet
should vet be always ready and on the
spot just at the time of this worlds
greatest crises. History is full of ac-
counts of these flaming prophets.
remember we'll my first sight Of what
was then and is sometimes still called
the War comet of 'Gl.a ] watched
il in tire northern heavens froIu tie
old house on Asylum Hill, rs my
father pointed il out to me ard told
me of other comets he had seen i'll the
past The newspapers of those days
gloated over it. They called il '.har-
hinser 81 ill.," dire omen" Il "celes-
tial seer" The New York Tribune
spoke of it as the mysterious moni-
tor" and added: THE instinct OF free
dom which has been quickened in the
four millions. of slaves upon this cou-
tinent by the war we are waging for
the liberties of white men. Will be
strangely reused and heightened by
this appearance. 1t also expressed
the belief that this sign would be
"haled by the twenty millions of free
Russians, slaves six months ago, as
the seal which Heaven has set upon
their emancipation" The New York
Express treated "this new comet of
superlative magnitude" with respect.
not to say reverential awe. II owned
that many who gaze upon ii appear to
he possessed of a superstitious feeling
that 1t bodies no good to the state.
It acknowledges frankly that this at
titude of mind was most natural con-
sidcring the rarity of its presence,
the astrological destinies of which 1t
had been the arbiter." But it gently
reminded its readers that ito the child
of science, or the humble Christian
who feels assured that He who made
it doeth all things well, it's approach
should bring no fear" and in summing
ND the whole matter the editorial
writer expressed his firm belief that
this phenomenon "bodes neither good
nor evil to individual or collective HUI
mainly or government
The rural newspapers wrote of it in
varied style. Humorous editors made
it a butt for their wit punning on the
name Joking over the tail and prov
ing to their readers by this light and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-22
OUR ARMY UNIFORMS.
New Order Prescribes the Right and
the Wrong Outfit to Be Worn.

When the army dresses up" soon
will he a motto familiar to each and
every one of Uncle Sans khaki boys
al home and abroad, for the Old Man
intends they shall hereafter dress
strictly according to Hoyle. A new
order has Just been signed by General
Wood. at Washington. prescribing the
different uniforms to be worn by all
officers and men of the United States
army on all occasions, from the time
the bugle sounds ''reveille" in the morn
ing until taps at night Nothing like
this new order has ever been issued to
the army before. and it is about the
most complete thing of the kind ever
promulgated by any army in the
world The order is an elaborate af-
fair so indexed that any one referring
to can find out at once what kind o.
uniform ought to be worn for any oc-
casion.
At present post commanders pre-
scribe when full dress shall be worn,
when white trousers are preferred, the
color OF shoes and whether a campaign
Informal occasions. Under the new or
OtT tfe liuUlDtI VI otNdSioHS NIltil Iuli
dress is necessary have been reduced
to a minimum, and the proper number
of medals an officer should wear is
designated, and he is told where to
hang them on his coat. In fact, the
smallest detail of dress for all occa
sions is given in this new manual of
ethics for the army.
Uniform orders in the past, it is said.
have rever been carefully or scientific
cally prepared, and as a result it has
been extremely hard to find informa-
ton relative to certain occasions. The
new order is the first order of the
kind ever published by the War De-
partment, in that it is double in
dexed order-that is, the order Is self
indexed and. in addition. will have Il
regular condensed index.
The order specifies the different
, parts of the uniform to be worn, all
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-22

the various parts OF the uniform.
Co1nparatively few persons are inter
ested in the specifications of the uni-
form-only military dealers and a lew
others. The average officer is not IN
terested in the specifications but What
he does want to know is When, pS
whom and how the various garments
are to be Worn.
Another new order along the same
line, which probably VIII result IN
reVolutionizing 0meworn methodS Oh
insDceting the various army posts
throughout the country and require as
much strenuosity on the part of every
man connected with the service as
was known during those days when
President Roosevelt made sudden de-
mands on the commissioned olhcers
OF the army, has just been issued,
and the officers of the service nave
walked UP to the realization that theH
lives are hencefcrth To be filed with
thrills and surprises. Genera Wood
does not intend to carry out the hAee
POLICY of the War Department, OF
notifying in advance the various ARM
posts which dot the coul try that they
are to undergo inspection few months
later, at certain place and undef
certain conditions The army men de-
tailed for inspection service are to
give the officers and men practically
no advance notice of their coming
When the latest orders Of the chief
Of staff are nut into effect the United
States army and every man cohhecteu
with it will he required to be at all
tines ready To take up a long mafch
and undergo course ot instruction.
In explaining the objects of the pro-
posed order General Wood said
The actual test of the efficiency OF
the army cannot be made under exist
ing rules. Let the army posts kho"
months in advance that they are Ia
undergo inspection. and the soldiers
car take their own time about getting
ready for it. When the date OF IN
spection comes around. the inspector
with his STAFF and brass band accom-
panitaents. reaches the post, ana mus
both officers and men, as Wei as
everything connected with the post IN
sp:ck and span condition.
Hereafter no such advance inform
alton will be given. The Inspector
reaches a point forty or nifty mites
from Fort Sam Houston some AFTER
noon, as an example. and he telephones
the commanding officer OF the pos,
TO report to him the next morning AZ
10 o'clock. Every officer ana h'aii
connected with Fort sam Houston haa
better be at the point designated AT
the time stipulated or else have very
good reason.'-N. Y. Tribune.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-22
SENATE.
Thursday. March 81


Called to order by the president.
Prayer by Rev Leroy W. Coons of
Augusta.
Journal of yesterday read and APP
proved.
The following communication was
received from the office of the Secre-
tary of State
To the President of the Senate and
Speaker of the House:
/ have the honor to herewith trans
nit the report passed at the meeting
of. the Governor and Council Novem-
Der 9th, 1911. relating to the vote cast
at the election September 18th, 1911
upon the question, Shall the constitu-
ton be amended so as to abrogate and
annul the twenty sixth amendment
adopted on the eighth day of Septem-
Der. in the year of our Lord one thou
sand eight hundred and eighty-four,
relating to the manufacture and sale
of intoxicating liquors."
Very respectfully,
Your 0b't Servant,
(Signed) CYRUS w. DAVIS,
Secretary of State
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-22

Mr.. STAPLES of Knox: Mr.. Presl-
dent, l desire at this time to offer 4
resolve and l shall ask that 1t be laid
upon the table, after reading. for print
ing.
| understand that there is an order
coming up from the House which may
obviate my making an additional moi.
ton. If it does not come up / shall
make an additional motion.
The title of the resolve is Resolve
providing for an amendment to the
Constitution relating to the manufac-
ture and sale of intoxicating liquors.
Senator Staples read the resolve,
and then moved that it be tabled fer
printing.
Mr. MILLIKEN of Aroostook: Mr.
President may / suggest to the Sena-
tor from Knox that the cost of some
extra copies will be very trifling, and
that there will he large demand for
them. | suggest that he incorporate
in his motion that one thousand extra
copies be printed or any number.
Mr.. STAPLES of Knox: Mr.. Presi-
dent / shall be very glad to accommo-
date the Senator from Aroostook. and
will amend by adding one thousand
copies
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-22
After Recess.
The following communication wa.
received and placed on file:
STATE OF MAINE.

The following communication was
received and placed on file:
STATE OF MAINE.
Executive Department
Augusta, Maine, March 81, 1912.
To the Senate and House of Repre-
sentatives:
| hereby notify you that a vacancy
occurred in the representation of this
State in the Senate of the United
States on the eighth day of August
1911, by the death of Hon William
Pierce Frye, and that under the pro-
visions of section III of article | of
the Constitution of the United States,
that vacancy was temporarily filled
on the twenty third day of September.
1911. by the appointment of the Hon.
Obadiah Gardner. Your attention is
respectfully called to the duty of
filling that vacancy.
tSigned) FREDERICK W. PLAISTED.
on motion by Mr.. Hanson of Waldo.
it was
Ordered. The House eoncurring, that
when the Senate and House adjourn.
they adjourn To meet Friday, March
p, at ten O'Clock in the forenoon.
Sent down for concurrence Suisse
quently the order was returned from
the House that body having eoncurred
in the action of the Senate.
Adjourned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-22
THE 18th maine LEGISLATURE.
StenographC Reports Of Yesterdays Sessions Of
The Senate and House Of Representatives.

The motion was adopted as amended.
Mr.. STAPLES of Knox: Mr. Pres
ident, I wish to give notice at this time
that, under the rules, tomorrow morn
ing / shall move to suspend the rules
and have this bill heard in committee
of the whole, instead of referring it
to a committee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-22
STATE OF MAINE.
Executive Department.

Augusta, March 81, 1912
To the Senate and House of Repre-
sentatives:
j hereby notify you that a vacancy
occurred in the representation of this
State in the Senate of the United
States on the eighth day of August,
1911, by the death of Hon. William
Pierce Frye, and that under the pro-
visions of section three of article one
of the Constitution of the United
States this vacancy was temporarily
filled on the twenty-th third day of Sep
TENDER, 1911. by the appointment of
the Hon. Obadiah Gardner, and your
attention is respectfully called to the
duty of filling such vacancy.
FREDERICK w. PLAISTED,
Governor"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-22

fact that Senator Foss of Cumberland
will probably not be able to be here
and serve on the Committee on APP
portionment. l appoint as tempo
rary member in his place, Senator
Boynton of Lincoln.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-22

On motion by Senator Staples the
report was received and placed on file.
On motion by Mr.. Moulton of Cums
berland, il was
Ordered. That the Secretary of the
Senate be authorized to procure the
services of stenographer and type
writer during the special session of the
Legislature
ON motion by Mr. Staples of Knox,
it was
Ordered, That Fred W. Lee of Au-
gusta be appointed official reporter OF
the Senate.
On motion By Mr.. Mayo of Hancock,
it was
Ordered, That eight hundred copies
of the Governors message be printed
for the use of the Senate.
on motion by Mr.. Mullen of Penop-
scot, it was
Ordered, That the Secretary of the
Senate he directed 60 invite the clergy
men of Augusta, Hallowell and Gar
diner To officiate ais chaplains of the
Senate In rotation during the present
session.
ON motion by MI Fiji of Penobscot.
it was
Senate prepare and cause to be print
ed, under his supervision and direc-
ton. three hundred copies OF the jour
nal of the proceedings of the present
session of the Senate.
on motion by Mr. Boynton of Lin
coin. 1t was
Ordered, The House concurring, that
the Committee on Apportionment be
n or m 10
state into Congressional Districts.
made necessary by the United States
census of 1917.
Sent down for concurrence.
On motion by Mir. Irving of Aroos-
took. IL was
Ordered. That the official reporter of
the Senate be and hereby is author
lied to secure the services of stenog
rapher and typewriter operator dur
ing the present session of the Legis-
lature.
On motion By Mr. Boynton of Lin
coin. 1t was
Ordered, The House concurring tina.
no bill. resolution or resolve shall be
considered, except by unanimous con-
sent, in either branch of the Legisla-
ture at the special session except such
bills as may be necessary to carry
out the recommendations contained in
the Governors message. viz:
/. A Resolve amending section 10
of article of the Constitution relat-
ing to a bond issue for State roads.
2. An Act to amend the election
laws.
3. A bill to divide the State into
Congressional districts.
4. A Resolve amending the 2eth
amendment to the Constitution.
Sent down for concurrence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-22

The bills discounted by the Bank OF
France in 1910 included $54373 when
were below the value of 10 francs ts2)
Fifty-five per cent of the total OF biiiS
discounted were for amounts less than
$50.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-22

A recess was taken at this time,
subject to the call of the President
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-22
ANNOUNCEMENT

~ THE JOURNAL maintains a COM
key plete job Printing Department and is
wv prepared to execute on the shortest notice
IA all ordersfor cards, circulars, letter-heads,
n bill-heads, and all miscellaneous work.
XIX In fact there is nothing in the line Of Job
WesSs> Printing that we cannot do. Modern
machines and up-to-date methods enable us to pro-
duce printing Of superior quality delivered on time
trial order will place you on our list of satisfied
customers.
The Journals Book Department turns out annually
hundreds Of volumes Of High Grade Books,
Catalogs, Law Briefs, Dockets, and similar works.
All work is done with characteristic prompness
Unusual care is taken to safeguard work during
its progress, and valuable copy when not in use is
deposited in fire-proof vault Manuscript is
given expert Interpretation and proof-readers Of
wide experience enable us to preserve extreme
accuracy in composition.
A battery of six latest model linotype machines,
type casters, fast cylinder presses and other
improved machinery, annihiate time and make
for highest efficiency. A Book Bindery and an
Electrotype Foundry under the same roof present
additional facilities for completing books promptly.
We offer to patrons: accuracy, special training,
large equi pment of the most modern pattern,
expedition and true service.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-22

From the Senate: Ordered, The
House cencurring, that when the SEN
ate and House adjourn they adjourn
to meet on Friday, March 22nd, at ten
O'Clock in the forenoon.
The order received passage in con-
currence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-22

HOUS {
Thursday Mar,

Thursday. March p, 1912
Prayer by Rev. Mr.. Mosher of Au-
gusta
Journal of yesterday read and APP
proved.
Papers from the Senate disposed of
in concurrence.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-04-12
K|LT|ES BAND HERE TOMORROW

Don't get scared and think you are
seeing things again if you notice a
number of strange creatures on the
streets tomorrow for they are harm
less Scotch Canadians, members of
the great 'Kilties Band"
They will be here in all sizes. One
is a giant over seven feet tall and
another is but eighty-five pounds in
weight and less than five feet in
height without question the globe
tratting "kilties" will be the queer
est specimens OF humanity seen in
Ardmore for many years, and their
performances tomorrow at the opera
house will be appreciated by all mu-
sically inclined people.
Many people will be amused at the
mere sight of these men in short
skirts and feather pointed bonnets.
but the real side-splitting laughs will
come to those who hear the band in
their clever limitations.
Special matinee at p. m. and
night concert at $50 y. m.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-04-12

Major Frank VI. Burroughs, of Tex
as, arrived in Ardmore today Major
Burroughs, who is an old friend of
Judge Chas. NJ. Campbell, will ar
range while here, for date in the
future. when he will deliver his ia
nous lecture, sixty Minutes With
the Johnny Rebs."
The major is one of the few sur
vivors of the battle-tried "Pickett's S
Brigade" and in his lecture will speak
of scenes of the stirring days of the
sixties in which he took part. The
lecture will be entertaining, both for
the history with which it is replete,
and because of the number Of humor-
Gus anecdotes which will be mar
rated. The subject matter of the lee
ture is of such character as to tend
to bring the survivors of the blue and
the gray into a closer and more har-
monions union, causing them to forget
the days of strife when they were foe
men.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-04-12
WHY SEND YOUR MONEY AWAY:
A Home Investment at Good Interest
Offered Every Man.

There is one building apd loan as
sociation located away out in Idaho
which il is said takes over 1920
a month out of Ardmore alone. If
an enterprise situated so far away
from home has proven itself merito-
,C,S ana a good investment. why
would it not be we'll worth ones
time to stop and investigate the
local concern We have operating
along the same lines?
There is in Ardmore Building
and Loan Association originated,
founded and operated by home men.
This Association affords you every
chance for profit upon your invest
ment that can be afforded by any
foreign concern, and in addition 10
this is directly amenable to the state
Danking laws and one investing his
money in this home association has
every assurance that his money IS
safe and that his interests are be.
ing Guarded by the home laws.
A thorough and careful inyestiga-
ton of the Peoples Building and
Loan Association is sought by its
officers. Every entry in its books
is subject to the inspection of the
state banking board and money in.
vested therein is absolutely secured
and can not go astray.
If you have a few dollars lying
idle which you wish to invest at
good rate of interest, or if you are
a wage Garner and have a small sur
plus-no matter how small-left
over from your weekly expenses,
which YOU would like to put to earn
ing few dimes for you, see the
secretary of this Association.
w. A. EDWARDS.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-04-12
Personals

Edward Newton, prominent Stock
man of jefferson county is in this
city today.
GAYLORD Booth, with the Reming'
ton Typewriter people returned to
Oklahoma City today.
William Green of Overbrook was
in Ardmore yesterday.
Sam Terrill, leading Ardmore real
estate dealer, visited Madill yester-
day.
Miss Myrtle Frensley of Duncan
stopped off in Ardmore yesterday,
upon her return home from Oklahoma
City, where she attended the meeting
of the grand chapter of the Order OF
the Eastern Star.
Miss Rachel Campbell has return
ed from an extended viSi. % friends
and relatives in Fort Worth. She
was accompanied by Mrs. lno Camp
bell. of Fl. worth, who will remain
her guest for several weeks al the
home of her parents, Judge and Mrs.
Campbell, on North Washington st.
Mrs. w. B. Kline, sister of Mrs. VII
liam McLamore, who was called -
this city by the death of Mr. Mc' a.
more, returned to her home in Texas
yesterday.
Major Frank NJ. Burroughs, an old
friend of Judge C. NJ. Campbell, ar
rived in Ardmore today.
Mrs. A Clark, with headquarters
in Kansas City, will be in Ardmore
several days. She represents Leslie's
Weekly.
Miss Bertha McNut Of Mannsville
is spending a few days in this city,
the guest of friends.
Fl. Smith of Norman is an Ardmore
visitor.
w. A. Borah is here from Sulphur.
Chas. G. Kicker and wife are spend
ing a few days here from Davis.
A. D. Patterson came in on the
Sante Fe from Purcell yesterday.
B. o. Blake, deputy sheriff of Love
county is in the city today upon Of
ficial business.
Attorney w. r. Bleakmore return
ed this morning from business visit
to Arkansas.
Mrs. l.. G.. Shelton, who has been
visiting friends and relatives in Ne
braska for several weeks is expect
ed home next week.