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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-07
Railroad Commissioners Meet.

state Railroad Commissioners Elmer
+ Spofford of Deer Isle, John y. Jones
of Lewiston and Frank keizer of Rock
land were in session. Wednesday, at
the office of the board at the State
House. This is the first meeting OF
the board that Commissioner Jones has
attended Since his return from Pam
anna.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-07
Comr. HARRISON Returns from Camden.

state Highway Commissioner Parker
l.. llardison has returned from Cam
den. where he has been in conference
with the municipal officers and street
commissioners i'll regard to proposed
State road work III Camden village.
The town will build up-to-date con-
struetion but the material was not fully
decided upon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-07

sending out direct primary nominal
ton blanks. The supply sent out
some time ago from the secretary of
States Office had become exhausted
and numerous requests have been re
ccivcd for the blanks within the past
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-07
STATE HOUSE.
Increase in Livestock in
Somerset County.
Good Winters Cut Reported
On The Public Lois.
Gardiner Corporation 0rganizes.-R.
R. Commissioners in Session.
STATE HOUSE CALENDAR.
Regular Meeting of Governor and
Council, Friday, March IS, at 10 A. M.

The figures of the State assessors,
just made public. show an increase
in valuation Of livestock in Somerset
county of $92,8S9 over 1910 Follow
ing is the detailed valuation Of Som
erset and Waldo counties
Somerset County.
The total number of polls taxed IN
Somerset county was 1924; not tax
ed, zoe: total real estate owned By
residents $i0,65i,0 OILS: real estate own
ed 10y non-residents $22.795. 7f3; per
sonai estate owned by residents. So,
3S0,443, personal estate owned BY
non presidents $S02,919: total values
S17,136,123
The assessors found in the county.
money at. interest to The amount Of
S310,2po: town debt to the amount Of
S1S2 9U2. taxes assessed on property.
$399.G47: taxes assessed on polls $27.-
esd stock in trade $657,330; bank
stock S2s5,30@ trust company stock,
S12,250: other company stock $s4s5.
railroad property. s3S.S00; street rail-
road property. $50,32o. water COM
pany property. s3l 500 electric light
company property. $lO7. 700; COM
panies not otherwise enumerated S1S.-
700 machinery not taxed as real cs-
tate, $127.sl5; finished products in
mills. zoo; material in stock, Si4e.-
$50 shipping. $3.50; small boats.
$7721
The value OF logs and lumber is
given as 1896. f69; wood ard bark.
S2f,350; carriages. s16.90l: automo-
biles. $69.l05 musical instruments
S113,930, furniture. $l1,300. value Of
other property. $129.S94; value of
property, exempted by vote. Sl75.50o,
value of property exempted by asses
sers $685.; town property SI33,325.
The amount of money voted for
schools was $63,76S; for highways and
bridges, $685..
The wooden mills Of the county had
IS sets. valued at $780, pulp mills
S3S5,130, paper mills, $4Ig.ooo: saw
mills. $ioS.4So: other mills. st56.310
The live stock returns show that in
1911 there were 900 horses. valued
a. $55o.o6t. 36S 3-year- old colts, val
uea at $27.475. 4Gg 2-year old colts.
valued at S27.312: and 429 year old
colts, valued al Sl7.139; 1904 cows.
valued at s2G6.5So. s32 ozeu, yaluctl
at $34.21S= 1s5i 2-year- olds. valued
ri S1e.5SS, 2219 2-year- oids, valued At
sf1.97S; 2071 yearlings valued at S34.-
sol 11.423 sheep. valued at S56.954 !:
and 1858 swine, valued at $4,000: {.
total live stock valuation Ter the
county OF 1885,. $40, showing an in
crease over 1910 OF $g3.SS9
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-07
Waldo County.


The total number IF polls taxed in
Waldo county was slit not taxed,
1Q32; total real estate owned by res
idents. Sc, &c Co.; real estate owned by
non residents, $291l ,20i; personal es-
tate owned by residents, $2,o02, lCi:
personal estate owned by non-resi-
dents, $50. 80; total values. $104l6.7Si.
The asscssors found. il the county.
money a. interest 10 the amount OF
$lSS.Si5. town debt 10 the amount OF
$23 539: taxes assessed ON property,
$2l9,Ti9; taxes assessed on polls, SIS
$50: stock in trade. Si0S.15I: bank stock.
$l31 ,550. trust company stock, So, bS0.
railroad property. $I55, sos; water com
pany property. $4,000; electric light
company property, $I1 400 property OF
companies not otherwise listed. $Si,350.
machinery not taxed as real estate.
$Si,9S2; finished products in mills $500;
material in stock, $43,e50; shipping,
S15.9S2; small boats, $50 100 wharf
property. sci ,oa5: logs and lumber, $31,-
23e. wood and bark, s3l23; carriages.
$i3, 9lG: automobiles. So. t75; musical in
stfuments. $is l25 furniture. $20,775,
value of other property, sGl. 16S. value
vi ttblSilS tAtliipi'o ~ WV N'HNN
value Of property exempted By asses
sors. 1910; value of town property,
26.613
The amount of money voted for
schools in the county was $2S,l33l; for
highways, S46.925.
The sawmills in the county We're
valued at $27,6l9; the other mills at
500. $50
The returns on live stock show chat
there are $3.50 horses in the county,.
valued at $i6S, 5ii, an average Of SOL
head; IA 3-year old colts, valued at
so, 100 or $S512 head; 245 2-year-old
colts, valued AT $l5.i6S, on S6i.S6 Il head:
252 ycar-old colts. valued at $l0,bi6, or
Sal 81 a head: ISIS CONS valued at
$192.S17. or $25.65 a head: AIS oxen,
valued at $26210. or S5S50 a head: 12Ai
B. year olds. valued ut $2S.92S, OF $23.2s
a head: 1888 2-year-olds, valued at SIS
5o7, or $l7.i6 q head; jSi6 yearlings
valued at $685.. or $l0.l$ head; 1915
sheep valued at 25,45i. or 1919 a head;
27so swine, valued at $2S5l9, or $S.4e
head: total livestock valuation OF
1853, 90
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-07

BR0OKLIN-Seleetm r. A. FIVE, f.
\. Bowden T. 7. Bridges. town clerk
Geo. T. Colt; treasurer T. W. Cole tax
f. +. McGouldrict Money Appropriated
Schools, 1850; highways. $500; support OF
poor. S500; other purposes. $1i95.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-07

SEDGWICK-Selectm J. H Hooper
II. y. Dority: town agent. John ".
Paris: treasurer. +. H. smith. tax col
lector. +. a. Byard: school committee.
+. McGouldrick. Money appropriated
Common schools, $500; highways, $500.
support of poor, $500; state road. 500.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-23
THE ADVANCE IN GASOLINE.

The search for cheap fuel must be continued. The price of coal has jumped up to famine prices and now close upon its heels the price of gas- olene has been advanced way beyond any figures of recent years. This is not affecting the householder the same as coal has, nor will 1t but to the auto owner, the motorboat owners and those who use gasolene for power pur- poses the sharp advance is going to be felt. It has not gone to prohib- itive price for those who can afford autos can pay the price of the stuff to run them. There has been steady increase in the demand for gasolene and prices have always varied, it being purchasable frequently in New Lon don cheaper than it could be bought here, and at times it could be bought here for fourteen cents when elsewhere the demand was seventeen to twenty .ents gallon.
 Higher prices are liable to place somewhat of a check upon the con sumption, but if it continues it is tending in the direction which will make the demand for a cheaper fuel more insistent. This is liable to come by the perfection of the engines which will operate with fuel oil. the cheaper grade of oil which has not gone through as extensive refining pro- cess as gasolene and sells for a few cents a gallon. Such engines are now manufactured, but they are not ir extensive use except for power pur- poses. The auto industry promises B big field, however, for their perfec- tion to that use and high gasolent Is likely to bring it.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-23
MEXlco,s TROUBLE.

That 1t has been considered time to give Mexico warning that the treat rnent which has been accorded Amer icans and American interests in Mex leo must cease and all immediate inn provement be shown, does not mean cause for undue alarm. Mexico needs constant prodding in this direc- ton even though she has been shown the greatest leniency by this country. Conditions as they exist have been tolerated long enough and the Mex ican government needs to be made to realize It's responsibilities, if 1t is not 1live to them itself Mexico has been in state of revolt for a long period. Ii is not getting any better and the longer the government there fails to stamp it out. the worse will become the situation. If 1t is because the present revolts are considered insig- niHcant, that Mexico fails to stamr them out, she Is only losing an oppor- tunity which she may have cause to regret. Such task Is bound to in- crease by delay.
 If Madero has no sympathy with w,ping out the revo1utionists he ought at least to take care of the subjects os other countries and in that regard should manifest his appreciation of the attitude of this country towards his whole series of rebellions. No inter. vention is anticipated by Uncle Sam for 1t would mean an endless invasion Into bad territory and Mexico ought to be able to look out for her owr ta xAaAnaaeu ~A 4 IA t. at least to safeguard people in that country, and this country is right fl t--assieg upon it
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-23
TAKING RECKLESS CHANGES.

Additions to the long list of rail- road fatalities are made each year by the careless action of those who fre- quent railroad property or those who have too little regard for the dan- gers which attend the taking of chances in jumping on or off moving trains. This is illustrated every day when life is needlessly lost and the folly of recklessness plainly demon strated. What great risks are run was gruesomely illustrated Saturday when a Princeton student attempted to board a moving train and failing to accomplish it was thrown under the wheels of the train.
 People see others, those perhaps who are accustomed to it, board and alight from moving trains. even when they are making good headway. It looks easy and 1t is easy when one knows how but there are few who do. There is a knack to 1t which only ex- perience can give, but many in their eagerness to get to point or to make up dilatory action, try 1t without con- sideration of the danger involved Many repent their. action the rest oi their lives while some thereby bring their existence to an abrupt end; such cases can be recalled at almost every railroad station in the country, Sucf action Is reminder that delayed haste fs the primary cause of many of the fatal railroad accidents. Time is pre- cious and the necessity of reaching certain points at stated times know! no alternative, but it is far better tt eliminate the chances and reach one. destination alive. though late, than tt invite death, and never get there Time better be sacrificed than life.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-23
HANDKERCHIEF JAsoTs.

A pretty embroidered linen jabot upon close inspection proved to be made from a handkerchief.
 Many lovely designs can be picked up at sales for mere song.
 You will have little difficulty in making the jabot if these directions are closely followed: Place the hand kerchief fiat on the table and turn one point under to form straight top for the jabot. Now, using the point opposite as a center, fold the sides into pleats until the jabot is the desired width.
 Baste the pleats Tn place and press with a heated iron. When the bast- ings are removed you will have jabot pretty enough to please anyone. The embroidered handkerchiefs with edges of handmade lace are especially love- ly when used for jabots. Four handkerchiefs can be joined to form a dainty tea apron. When these are sewn together by hand they form large square. Arrange this with one point forming a bib and run a gather ing string across the front, 50 that the apron fits properly at the waistline. Stitch a band of lace insertion over this and run ribbon through to form the apron strings.
 The apron is finished by a narrow edginy of valenciennes lace. Attractive bureau scarfs and a table cover for the bedroom can be made by
 using the handkerchiefs as medallions and joining them together. Border these with an edging of lace.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-23
sAPPHlREs POPULAR.

The sapphire is considered beauty's chief adornment this winter. Blueihas prevailed so long in the affections of the well habited woman and the sap phire reflects that wonderful blue which hints of Italian skies at night.
 When well chosen the sapphire may be worn morning, noon and night It harmonizes perfectly with the severe ly tailored suit or the exquisite dinner gown.
 The correct sapphire must not be of so deep shade as to resemble a chip of coal, nor must it be a washed out blue which is absolutely characterless. When it's perfect blue the black frock needs no other adcrnment than a lovely sapphire drop attached to a small chain. Complete sets of sap phire ornaments are being worn after the fashion of fifty years ago. These sets include a necklace, two bracelets and q brooch or two. Tf the sets are intended for evening wear, they in ciude band for the throat, barrette, ornamental combs and frequently e tiara
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-23
WORTH KNOWING.

One who has the reputation of know ing what dishes to combine at a meal gives these suggestions:
 Stewed chicken without mashed po- tatoes and pork without apple sauce lose half their zest
 Fried onions fairly cry aloud for a juicy beefsteak and roast beef without potatoes Drowned under the meat, new CT tastes quite the same.
 Potatoes are an accommodating sort of vegetable. They are good with all meats.
 With roast meats, sweet potatoes are appropriate, as are squash. tomatoes, asparagus and stewed onions.
 Baked macaroni Is a fitting accom- paniment to roast, so are brussels sprouts and scalloped or creamed caulihower.
 Celery should never be omitted wher serving poultry.
 Turnips, carrots parsnips and cab bage are generally eaten with boiled meats, while peas, beets, beans, corr and tomatoes are good with eithel broiled or roasted meats.
 Squabs and all game have lettuce with French dressing served with then and lettuce must be eaten with Vir. ginia ham.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-23

Most successful business men of to- day recognize that advertising Is necessity, and when well authenticated FACTS are set forth in a dignified manner regarding an article they know that the sensible and fair-minded pub lie will respond in a generous way.
 The ENGLISH HEMORRHOlD TREATMENT" is the logical outcome of the practice and experience of New York physician. covering many years of trial and experiment So sue cessful was he with this treatment, in his own practice and also in the prac- tice of some of his professional friends, he established a laboratory for the wholesale preparation of this remedy, with a view Of introducing 1t to the afflicted public.
 To accomplish this purpose, paid-for advertising was necessary-as 1t could not be expected that publishers would exploit a business proposition without compensation-no matter how bene- fcial the exploited article might be to subscribers. That is why you will. In future, see advertisements of the ENGLISH HEMORRHOID TREAT MEN, in Norwich and other papers.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-23
STAND TRUE TO BELIEF.

It was to be expected that some of the democrats would rise up and declare that the placing of the 36,O0O postmasters of the fourth class under civil service was for political effect. The careful follower of the adminis- tration of President Taft, however, knows that 1t is in perfect harmony with what he has always stood for and urged congress to do, and it is no more than he would do for the other classes of postmasters if he had the power He is a sincere believer in civil service and nothing bears that out better than his record. It is not strange that he emphaticaHy denies that his motive was political" and even when the democrats imply that it was, it must be remembered that such comes from quarters which only last spring tried to reestablish the spells system in offices at Washing ion and it was the veto of the presi- dents that blocked it.
 The New York Post well says: Let the spoilsmen rage as they will there stands his executive order, valid
 until repealed. Some angry demo- crats are predicting that President Wilson will repeal it; but this is in- credible. Both as a carrying out oi
 his pledges and as a means of per sonal comfort, the new president should be glad not to touch this new barrier against the office beggars." It is not believed that one accred. ! ited as such fast friend of eivi service as MT. Wilson will undo any such measure, to return even tha
 much to the system of spells. It is { step ahead for better things which de.
 serves to be continued rather than re. | traced.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-23
Are You Pfejndiced Against Advertising :?

There Is one point we desire to irn- press on the mind of every reader, and that Is the absolute sincerity aa6 truthfulness of every statement made by us to the public, by means of ad- vertising. We believe the ENGLISH HEMORRHOID TREATMENT is sane and practical. that it will soon be used in hospitals throughout the country and will be prescribed by many good physicians and used in their practice
 The ENGLISH HEMORRHO1D TREATMENT Is for sale at II drug stores in Norwich alone, besides By over 80 druggists in nearby towns and cities.
 Every druggist has supply of book lets on his counter for free distribu- ton. The booklet Is very well-wrft- ten treatise on hemorrhoids.
 If interested send to your neartst druggist for a booklet, or write direct to the English Pharmacal Laboratories, Inc, 1531 Broadway, New York. and they will send you one. If you are a sufferer 1t will interest you and per- haps you may later find that H ia worth its weight in gold" to you. ASK YOUR DRUGGIST!
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-23
A STUNNING GIFT BELT.

Particularly stunning with an after noon house frock is a new model in velvet ribbon belts which is readily duplicated by the needlewoman who knows how to do beadwork neatly.
 One girl who makes personally all the gifts which she sends out the day before Christmas is busily beading a dozen of such belts. For each one she uses a 23 inch strip of No. F width velvet ribbon in black dark green, blue and the various evening" tints and along each edge she beads Greek key design measuring about a haf-inch across.
 The effect of the classic pattern in cut steel, crystal or parl beads on black or dark -blued velvet is positively en- chanting, but not more so than when embroidered on ciel blue, peach pink or Nile green. Instead of fastening with buckles. each belt is secured with matching loops, which go over round fiat buttons of the beading material.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-23
IMPROVING THE RURAL SCHOOLS

Realizing that there was great need for better work in the rural schools of the country 1t is gratifying that the determined efforts which have been made to improve the service are meeting with success, and that the United States bureau of education is able to report that there are signs that the rural schools are at last com ing into their own. Long the ne- glected factor in American education, they are now undergoing regener- ation that is as thoroughgoing as 1t is necessary. It is not merely that educators have turned their attention to the problem; it is not merely that much is customarily written on the subject: 1t is rather that theory has given place to practice, that the work of rural education is actually under way.
 Teachers of experience armed with the essential facts of rural life, ac- quainted with the needs of the com | munities they serve, sincere in their faith in the country as the place tc
 live in and build up citizenship, are doing for the rural districts what the | pioneer teachers of former generations did for the city and the town. These
 rural teachers are actually accom- !! plishing the work that has so long
 been merely talked about. New build ings are giving way to the old and in such cases they are built on sound
 principles of beauty and utility. or what is better the consolidated school is replacing many of the scattered red
 schoolhouses and thereby great con-
 tributions to educational efficiency are made. On the future depends the pro-
 gress which can be made in education and the rural as well as the city schools
 must benefit. May 1t continue as well | as 1t is planned.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-23
TURKEY sTUFFINe.

When using oyster stufing for the fowl, then withdraw from the oven and stuff. If stuffed before cooking the oysters are apt to be cooked too much Add the oysters to the crumbled bread that had been rubbed with butter and moistened with the oyster juice. The raw liver of the turkey may be used in the dressing, If liked.
 A dressing to be served with a tur' key, but not cooked inside of it, is made of equal parts of mashed potatoes. sof' bread crumbs and finely chopped but ternuts or Walnuts; season this witt ait,pepper and parsley and a small on ion grated! stir this well together witt soI-e butter and the beaten yolk of two eggs! shape into balls and fry quickly in very hot fat until a nice brown.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-23

one tablespoon salad oil, four table spoons vinegar, one small teaspoen fine sugar, pepper and salt to taste. Wash
 and scrape celery; lay in ice cold wa ter until dinner time. Then cut into inch lengths, add above seasoning. Stir
 we'll together with fork and serve fin
 salad bowl.
 Ribbon Sandwiches-These are made in different ways, varying both breads and filling according to fancy. For f1
 stance, take six thin slices of bread snd butter on both sides Spread layers
 of deviled ham between, then press the entire sandwich. Slice crosswise. mak- l ing thin ribbon like sandwiches. Or
 use alternate slices-water thin~-cf
 white and brown bread. with filling
 of cream cheese and chopped nuts or olives.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-23
TO MEND GLOVES.

When a hole first appears in a glove turn the glove inside out, and draw ing the edges of the hole together, stick piece of leather court plaster over 1t. The court plaster not only holds the parts together but being leather makes 1t very strong
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-23

A practical overall apron has the sleeves reaching to the wrist and Is cut slightly square at the neck, fasten- ing at the back. Many people are hay ing these in a light make of silk or wool to slip over good dress when housekeeping and so save the trouble of too many changes of attire.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-23

Cheap thread and sewing silk are
 dangerous economies, and it is better
 to use such for basting and coarse hand
 sewing, and have the best for machine sewing. Breaking thread or thread that knots is maddening and silk that fades and breaks after it is sewed on the goods wastes ones time and ruins | the temper
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-23

When sewing buttons on, if mar row piece of tape is threaded through the button and a small hole pierced through the article and the tape drawn i through, and the ends of the tape
 stitched down fiat on the wrong side
 the button will be found to last as long as the article.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-23

Physical ailments in child and mother have just one origin in t::ie physical system itself. You can be cool in hot weather and warm in cold weather, and we'll in any kind of weather, if you take care of yourself, regardless of the weather. One of the first guardian steps to that care is to saturate yourself and your child with fresh air morning, noon and night.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-23

An interesting ceremony was held recently in Brecon, Wales, upon the termination of the first year of office of Miss Morgan, mayor of Brecon. Miss Morgan is the first woman who has ever held the office of mayor in Wales, and so ably has she conducted the city's affairs that she has been urged to remain at her post.