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The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-12-10

The Professor with the tele-
scope-a penny a peep-You are
now gazing, sir, on that wonder
full planet, Saturn.
Cyclist-And what is the broad
belt running around it?
The Professor (rising to the
occasion THAT, sir. is the rae
ing track of the Saturn Cycling
Club.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-12-10

all studied it, then another went
over and asked for one.
The attendant, who had seen !
the first woman take her check to
her seat, inquired: What do you
want with it ?"
why" she answered. we
paid to get in. ~Aain't we got
right to chance on the prizes"
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-12-10

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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-06
CAPITAL JOTTINGS.

During the month of March $50 vessels
of all descriptions with an aggregate
gross tonnage of 1882 We're constructed
in the United States, according 10 the
bureau of navigation of the depar tment
of commerce and labor OF this total,
seven We're steel steamships of Iz,31i ag-
gregate gross tonnage. There were Il
wooden steamers of 1904 tons and four
wooden sailing craft of 1929 tons
AS the result of the negotiations. now
in progress, it is stated authoritatively,
the government has substantial hope OF
reaching an agreement with the Interna-
tional Harvester Co. for it's dsntegra-
ton under the sherman antitrust laws
and thus avoiding prolonged hight in
the courts. Edgar y. Bancroft, general
counsel for the corporation, has returned
to Chicago to put in writing certain prop
ostions for dissolution which he made
orally to the attorney general.
First Lieut.. Ora l.. Houser Philippine
Scouts, has been dismissed from the SER
vice under recommendation of court
martial, which WAS approved, Friday, by
President Taft. Charges filed against the
officer alleged drunkenness. tying mem
bers of his command to stakes without
food and water, tying one man TO a tree
on the edge of a stream so that the sol
der was compelled TO stand with IN
foot in water, and a number of other
charges.
Exports of cotton manufactures from
the United States in February, this year,
We're 30 per cent. larger than in Febru-
airy. 1911. During the eight months end
ing with February. the total was So.
o2o94l, against $4,000, 900 for the CORE
spending perior last year, exceeding the
total for the corresponding perior in any
previous year except 1900. when 1868 .5lg
worth was exported. High prices are
largely responsible for the increase. The
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-06
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

Rhode Island, the smallest state in
the country, ranks first i'm percentage
of improved roads, according to sta
tisties gathered by the bureau of good
roads. Washington. The state has
nearly 30 per cent. of improved roads,
Massachusetts being close second
with 40 per cent. Indiana, Ohio Con
nectieut, New Jersey Kentucky. Yer
mont and California follow in the or
der named. In the entire country less
than per cent. of the roads are
elassed as improved.
Work of vaecinating children was
commenced Friday, as a result Of the
discovery of Is mild cases of small
poX in foreign section of Salem,
Mass. In addition many persons liv-
ing in South Salem were to be in
noeulated. Several children, who live
in the houses i'll which the eases were
discovered, attend the st. Joseph and
st. Ann parochial schools, and it was
deemed advisable to vaccinate all the
pupils.
An underground river has been dis
covered under Main street, Buffalo. n
Y, at one of the busiest corners OF
7 the city. DFillers, while locating tn,
| foundations for a new bank building
| lost their drill soon after striking tn,
| 65 foot level Tests showed that they
| had struck a stream of running water
| The water backed up in the hole for {
| distance of % feet, or about the levc
| of Lake Erie and the belief is ex-
| pressed that the stream has its out
| let in the lake.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-06

third son of Charles Pratt. the Standard
Oil millionaire, and the place where the
present generation of pratts was brought
up. was destroyed by fire, Friday. with
a loss of $4,000 ON the building and con-
tents. Mr. pratt's family, which hal
just arrived from Brooklyn for the week
end, had no difficulty in getting out safe
~ Lack of water prevented the french
from saving the building. which was
nearly 100 years old. Mr.. Pratt had al
ready begun the erection of a new 100000
home not far from the burned building.
The United States cruiser Washing
ton arrived ut Fisherman's Point.
Guantanamo Bay. Cuba. Friday MORN
ing, with See. Knox on board. Mr.
Knox Immediately transshipped 70
the gunhoat Eagle and proceeded to
Santiago, where he arrived at
o'clock The secretary of states visit
is Of an unofficial character. He and
his party viii pass Saturday sightsee-
ing, returning ON board the Washing
ton, which in the meantime will take
sGppiy Of coal ON board. sunday. when
they win sail for Kingston, Jamaica.
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pedo firing was made Thursday night,
in Pensacola harbor BY The United
States destroNera Trippe and Monag-
han. Every torpedo sent from the
tubes OF these vessels struck the
bullseye of the target The entire
group Of five vessels made an aver
age Of 20 per cent. of hits, which is
above the average for even daylight
firing under Favorable weather con-
ditions. Thursday nights conditions
were not good.
The people Of Tennessee received
their "Fiddlin Bob"-S Senator Robert
Love Taylor, i'll old GRAY cemetery. at
Knoxville. Friday. The body was
brought from Nashville, and at II
O'Clock thousands of East Tennessee
ans gathered IN the city's auditori-
um for the funeral services. Rev. Or.
w. S. Neighbers. president Of Sullin's
College at Bristol, a lifelong friend
of the senator, delivered the funeral
Grafton, Business was suspended in
Knoxville during the ceremonies
The old Pratt homestead at Glen Cove,
n ", occupied by George u. Pratt,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-06

but he is sure to be found out in the
end Speaking of living within theil
means, DR. Burt said: Don't load
Your tables with good victuals while
YOU owe others.
Bisnop Burt also addressed a few
words of advice To the wives of the
candidates. saying Don't cucumber
Your preacher husband with the care
Of ba bies and other household duties.
\ wife should help, not hinder"
The conference adopted resolve
calling for the appointment of a com.
mission TO raise $4,000 for conference
claimants.
At the Laity conference during the
forenoon. Lester Strout of Milbridge
and Lorenzo S. Robinson of Rockland
We're elected lay delegates to the gen
eral conference to be held in Min
neapolis, next month. A f. Irving of
Pressure Isle and Benjamin T. Soul of
Ellsworth Were chosen as altcrnates
contest cnliyened the session
The Rev. Albert +. Morris of Old
Town was elected president Of the
Preachers Aid Society.
During the afternoon the anniver-
sary of the Womans Foreign Mis-
sionary Society Was held with an ad-
dress by the Rev. Frederick Morgan.
D. d, and, tonight. the Rev. c. b. D.
Mason spoke at the anniversary of
the Freedom Aid Society.
The conference Temperance sermon
WAS delivered by the Rev Wilbur
Berry, ID. D., Of Waterville
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-06
BREAKING OUT COVERED BODY

Three years ago this winter I had a
breaking out that covered my whole body.
1t itched so it seemed as II should 20 crazy.
Il inst came ont in little pimpies on my back
and spread till il covered my " hole body and
limbs down to my knees. also my arms down
TO my elbows. Where ] scratched it made
sores, and the terrible itching and burning
kept me from sleeping. tried several rene
dies all TO no purpose. Then | concluded 10
try the Cutieura Remedies. | used the Cuti-
cura Soap and Cuteura Ointment, also the
Resolvent, ana they completely cured me OF
eczema. / have had no return of the disease
since. l never had good nights rest after
the skin eruption first broke out till | COM
menced using the Cuticura Soap and ONT
nent. l had only used them few days
before could see they were beginning to
heal, and the terrible itching was gone.
never take bath without using the Cuticura
Soap, and l do not believe there are better
remedies for any skin disease than the Cuti-
cIlra Soap and Ointment" (Sgned) Miss
Sarah Calkns. Waukegan H., Mar. I6, Iol /.
Cuticura Soap and Ointment are for sale
throughout the world, but TO those who
have suffered much, lost hope, and are with
out faith in any treatment, q liberal sample
of each, together with 32-p. booklet on the
skin and SCALP viii be mailed free, on apbl,ca-
ton. address " C'ltieurs nept. XIX. Boston.
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DAMARiSCOTTA POND.
Regulations Promulgated by Fish and
Game Commissioners.

The inland fish and game commits
SION Friday, proclaimed the follow
ing regulations upon Damariscotta
pond:
Section l. At any time when fish
ing is permitted by law in Damaris-
Gotta pond, so-called in the county of
Lincoln it shall be unlawful for any
person to take, catch or kill more
than 10 white perch and Is black bass
in all in any one day from said pond
1t shall also be unlawful for any
person to nave in possession in any
one day more than Is white perch
and - black bass in all taken from
said Damariscotta pond.
Section ?. These regulations shall.
take effect on April Il. 1912. and shall
remain in force for n period of four
years.
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SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

Mrs Lucinda Bodwel of Bowdoin-
ham, wife of the late John Bodwel,
died. Thursday afternoon, at the home
CT her daughter, Mrs. George Berry,
aged 80. Two sons, John of Beverly
and Royal G.. of Ashland, n. H.; two
daughters, Mrs. Lillian Elliott of Lis
bon Falls and Mrs. Berry; two broth
ers, Robert Graves of Auburn and
Samuel Graves of Cathance. and three
sisters, Mrs. Emeline Gray or Ca
thance. Mrs. RoXceny Dundell of Min
neapolis and Mrs. Antoinette Beal Of
Lisbon Falls, survive.
The biggest meeting of York Coun-
ty Pomona Grange in five years was
held with Saco Grange, at its hall on
North street, Saeo, Thursday. The go
Changers came from all parts of the
COUNT. In the forenoon the Fifth de-
gree was worked on class of g. can
di dates. a record class. Al noon a pie
mic dinner was served and in the aft
erncon meeting held, which was ad-
dressed by William Wells of Wells.
WiIliam Deering of Hollis, d. J. Foley
and Henry a. HeWes OF Sace
The annual meeting of the Maine
Charitable Mechanics Association was
held. Thursday evening, at Portland.
during the year the fund increased
$4,000 and the membership is now 1888,
including % members admitted that
evening These officers We're elected:
President William L. Allen: vice pres
ident, T.. A. Doteu; secretary. w. r.
Piuinmer; treasurer. a. p. Howard.
Hon. Payson Smith. State superin-
tendent OF education. in his address
said the school secret societies should
be discouraged.
A religious service believed to be
without precedent in Maine if not in
New England, took place at Belfast.
Thursday night, when the congrega-
tons of five churches, the BAPTIST,
Methodist. Universalist, Unitarian and
Congregational, met in a union ser
vice and partook of Communion to-
gether The service took place in the
Unitarian church the pastor. Rev
Charles Il. Ames, presiding. Rev, Day-
i'll l.. Wilson. pastor Of the Congrega-
iional church, preached and admins
tered tine Communion.
Greene is in the throes of a gem
uine smallpox scare, as some II to
| Is suspicious eases are reported there
and DIR. A. Ct. Young of Augusta, sec
rotary of the State Board of Health.
was called there. Friday. The. case of
A. q. Mountfort is a pronounced
| smallpox case and five or six children
at Riley Beal's are quite ill with
what is thought To be smallpox, be-
sides other suspicious cases. The Cote
| family on the No Name Pond road,
| close to the Lewiston line, have been
| i'll but have employed no physician.
| but it is thought that the trouble
I there was smallpox.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-06
NOTICE.

The inhabitants of the City of Augusta,
ana otherS having taxable property with
IN said city, are hereby notified to bring
10 the undersigned. assessors of SAID
ana all their estate, real and personal
not by law exempt from taxation, in
Guiding money ON hand, and all money
loaned on property. notes, due bills or
memorandums. or In any manner so in
vested that interest or other consider
on, debts due more than owing, all
property held in trust as Guardian Ex-
ecutof, Administrator or Trustee or
otherwise, of which they may be pos
sessed of on the first day of April, 1872
and to be prepared to substantiate the
same by oath. For the purpose of re-
eelNing said lists ana administering the
oath authorized thereto, the undersigned,
ASSESSORS of said city, Will be in
session at their office in CITY HALL
each day from the 18th day of April to
the 9th day of May next, from 8 to Z
ocioek a. NJ, and from 10 T. NJ.
rms VIII afford taxpayers ample OPP
portunty to look over our books and
have hearings if they desire them After
May 9TH, when the work of making up
the new books Will commence, there will
positively be no review of valuations.
such lists viii BE BARRED OF ANY
RIGHT TO make application to the
County Commissioners or to the Supreme
Court for an abatement of any taxes
which may be assessed against them.
Blanks for returns may be had of us
on application, or by calling at the Office
OF the City Treasurer.
JOHN r. CHURCH,
w ". MORSE,
a. 5. CYR,
Assessors of Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-06
IN THE HOUSE.

Continued consideration of Indian ap-
propriation bill.
Resolution adopted giving Judiciary
committee powers of a court in its in
vestisation of so-eaIled money trust
Appropriations Committee Chairman
Fitzgerald. after conference with Pres-
dent and Red Cross. announced Congress
would appropriate no more money for
relief of mississippi flood sufferers unless
conditions grew worse.
Labor committee unanimously voted TO
report favorabiy bill creating a depart
ment of labor To include bureaus of Ia
Dor, fisheries and immigration and the
new childrens bureau.
Representative Bathrick introduced IL
bill placing meats. cereals and bread on
free list.
Adjourned at SD p. NJ. until noon Sat
urday.
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Friday Doings
In cd Congress.
in THE SENATE.

Adverse report on House steel tariff
revision bill submitted by finance COM
mittee
Senator Smoot introduced bill to repeal
Apex mining law
Porto Ricans opposing House Tree SUI
gar bill We're heard by finance committee.
Labor committee ordered favorable re-
port ON the bill limiting labor on govern
ment work by contractors to eight hours
a day.
Agreed to consider steel tariff revision
bill by week of April 10
Responding to inquiries, Senator Jones
of Lorimer committee said committee
was using utmost dispatch in preparation
OF its report.
Adjourned at $40 7. NJ. to T. NJ. Mon
day
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-06
The Little Soldiers" in
a Big Battle

"They-the white corpuscles in the blood called
little soldiers'-had desperate fight with the
germs, or whatever may be the cause of eczema and
would have been badly beaten but for the help of
Hoods Sarsaparilla. Doctor said the sores under
my right ear were the worst he ever saw and for
16 months his medicine would not heal them Tn
agony asked my druggist what would cure me- and
he said Hoods Sarsaparilla. [ watched the eff
fects of three bottles and found such great improve
ment | took one more and completely cured.
The soreness went down, the germs we're routed,
the little soldiers and Hoods Sarsaparilla were
triumphant. My health has never been better than
since my cure" c. G. Bailey, Champaign, Ill
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-06

? The matter of expense in the
case of sickness is one the we'll
TODD family. which can afford
physician and nurse, is not
obliged to consider. Most fami-
lies, however, cannot seek relief
without regard TO cost. They
must be careful of their means.
They are intelligent, prudent,
economical men and women
the bone and sinew of the coun-
try,-and they have been guided
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-06
after BUSY LIFE.
'Capt.Jabez AmesburyDies,
Friday, al RockpOrt.
Led Sailors Life 81 Years.
At As Captain.
circled Globe Seven Times, and
Had Most Romantic Career.

Rockport, Me-, April 5.--CaBt. Jabez
| Amesbury who rad about the most
romantic career Of any man in New
England, probably, during y years
of sea faring life. Il of which he went
as captain, died, today. after one
weeks sickness. aged u years. lie
made the circuit of the globe seven
times and travelled over 1.oooooa
miles.
In the bark P. J Carleton. owned
at Rockland, he earned for the own
ers on 4-menths voyage, $4,000
net, one and a half times the value Of
the bark itself, 80 years age. He sail
ed II years in the bark and II l.
years in the ship William H. Macy.
which was run down by an English
steamer on a voyage to Yokohama
The ship was beached and All were
saved
His most remarkable experience was
in the Bath ship Roanoke. which sail
ed in 1901 from Norfolk for San Fran
cisco, with 5000 tons of coal on board
When 80 days out, north OF the edtia
tor. in the Pacific ocean. the cargo
took fire from spontaneous eon1bus-
ton. He kept the flames down by
means of marble dust mixed with wa
ter and finally made Honolulu after
sailing 200 miles over blazing fur
mace. Having in mind "a similar dis
aster that overlook another vessel.
he had the supply of marble dust on
hand for the purpose
In the same ship in 1905, bound from
New York for Melbourne, he was in
collision with an English steamer and
made Rio de Janeiro Loaded with
1000 tons of chrome for Delaware
breakwater, afterward. the ship took
fire in Nelione bay. New Caledonia.
and burned to the waters edge. The
ship represented loss of $4,000 and
the cargo. $25, 200.
on previous voyage of The Roam
oke Capt. Ameshury carried one ear
go valued at 81 .00D.000 consisting Of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-06

gain in exports of cotton cloths was
particularly marked in the case of China.
That country took 100000 yards Of
American cotton cloth, last February. as
compared with 100000 yards in February
year ago Exports TO the Philippines
also more than doubled
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-06

1870 900 cases of salmon and 100000 gal
Ions of wine. In the Bath Ship Kenil-
worth he sailed from Philadelphia, in
1906, for San Francisco and was out
Is months, being given up for lost. He
was caught in ice and contended with
adverse winds, nut finally reached
port. He retired five years ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-06
REST AND HEALTH TO MOTHER AND CHILD.

MRS. WINsLows SOOTHING SYRUP has been
used for over SIXTY YEARS by MILLIONS OF
MOTHERS for, their CHILDREN WHILE
'r3ETHING. with PERFECT SUCCESS. II
SOOTHES the CHILD, SOFTENS the GUMS,
AI.I.AYS all PAIN CURES WIND collie, and
Is the best remedy for DIARRHGiA. II is alb
solutely harmless. Be sure and ask for "Mrx
Winslow's Soothing Syrup" aud take no other
hind Twenty-Five cents bns.ts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-06

by common sense in availing
themselves of the remarkably eff
fective, easily obtainable propri-
etary medicines which have done
so much good. Thousands know
by experience that Hoods Sar-
saparilla. the leading proprietary
medicine for the blood, stomach.
liver. kidneys and bowels, has all
the medicinal. curative and tonic
merit that its makers claim for
it. There Is no real substitute.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-06
TEACHERS, EXAMINATION.

All persons desiring to teach in the
public schools of Chelsea during the
coming year are notified to be present at
the schoolhous- No. (Searls' Mills) on
Wednesday, April 8. 1912, at A. NJ, for
the purpose OF taking an examination for
such position. Spring term will begin
April Sth. Arthur n. Douglass, Supt of
Schools. Chelsea, March 10, 1872
mch13w&sat.St
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STATE, COUNTY AND CITY
OFFICIALS ARRAlGNED

Continued from Page one.)
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CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

new worlds record in night tor
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-06

THE WORLDS MOST RECKLESS SKATER. DON'T
MISS THE DIP OF Attn AND OTHER HAIR
RAISING ACRoBATIc ROLLER SKATING STUNTS.
THE ONLY MAN WHO SKATES ON BICYCLE
WHEELS 27 INCHES HIGH
ROLLER SKATING AND MOVING PICTURES
PRICES AS USUAL.
r. MURREE, Manager C. MURREE Treasurer.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-10-09
MANY CROOKS ARE
IN KEoKUK TODAY
Merchants and Police Are Keeping
Sharp Lookout for Suspicious
Looking Strangers.

Many merchants say that yesterday
and today they have had to watch
their stores closely. Many short
change artists and sneak thieves and
pickpockets are in the city, some of
them having already conducted fair
ly successful campaign. The police
have been instructed By Chief Kenny
to pick up all suspicious looking
strangers and bring them to his Of
fee for examination and II is thought
that there viii be comparatively lit.
tie trouble. This class of men are
invariably found travelling In the route
chosen by a big circus, the large
crowds drawn by the show giving
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-10-09

Suffered Day and night the torment
Of itching piles. Nothing helped me
until ! used Doan's Ointment. 1t cured
me permanently. Hon. John R. Gar.
rett, Mayor, Girard, Ala.-Adyertise
ment.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-10-09

them an ample opportunity to play
their nefarious trade.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-10-09
BURGLAR LAST NIGHT
GETS ALMOST NOTHING
Four Stores Robbed in DonneIIson
But Thief Gets Only Four or
Five Dollars.

A thief broke into four stores in
Donnellson last night, the job taking
nearly all night and netting the per
petrator about four or five dollars
The houses broken into were Hogle's
drug store, H. i. Hansel and Sons,
Krebhill and Miller and Dickey & Co.
All were entered by breaking the
glass in the rear doors or windows.
A stranger who was seen In town
yesterday is thought to have been the
man who did the work and officers
have traced him as far as Veile and
think they will he able to apprehend
him before night. Sheriff Crimmins
and deputies are there working on the
case,
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-10-09
To Prevent RacIno.

limited Press Leased Wire Service. |
PORTER, Ind. Oct Suit to pre-
vent the opening Of race track meet
here Saturday, was filed today by the
state of Indiana in the Lake Porter
circuit corat. A restraining order is
asked. Sensational charges against
ten residents of northern Indiana cit
les, among them being Mayor Lemuel
Darrow, are contained in the com.
plant.
The Sentinel=record., 1912-06-02
Mexican Refugees Arrive.

San Francisco June 1.-Back from her relief trip to the west Mexican coast, the army transport Buford to- day landed her 160 refugees. A com. mittee of citizens was at the whar to care for the strangers.
 w. S. Hunt, manager of plant ton of 10000 acres in the Culiacan Valley and one of the refugees. saiJ the rebels hold everything from the California boundary to Guatemala ex- cept the garrisons at Guaymas. Ma zatlan, Acapulco. Salina Cruz and Manzanillo. With 17 Americans, Hunt repulsed the rebel forces at Culiacan Ranche for many days. The place now is the site of rebel camp of 300 men.