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The evening world., 1912-11-12
BY SYLVESTER RAWLNG.


0UCClNI'S "Manon Lescaut,"
with which the Metropolitan
Opera House opened its TWEEN
ty-eighth season last night. had got
we'll into the second act when 1t was
halted by applause that for spon-
taniety and heartiness has been
equalled rarely within the recollec-
ton Of the writer. The outbreak was
for a new conner, Lucrezia Bort, q
little Spanish soprano. who was
singing the title part. Nervousness
as she faced her great new audience
In the world-famous opera house
had embarrassed her throughout the
first act; but here. In confessing her
love for Des Grleux. she seemed to
forget 1t and she gave full rein to
her voice and her emotions. Over
looking the operate proprieties for
a moment. the applause was re-
ward which she richly deserved.
Hers IL a voice OF delicious fresh
ness and purity and behind It there
seems to be personality that will
make her art something to be reck-
oned with in representations to come.
What limitations there may be to her
capacity time will tell. For the
present, suffice It to say that she
triumphed worthily.
Miss Boris voice Is not big but its
carrying power Is excellent. so that
(after the first act. at leasU she held
her own even In strenuous passages
with Csruso. She is 1.-THE and supple
and her acting Is full OF grace. Her
face is vertab!e kaleidoscope. sug-
costing now Caval!eri, then Jeanne
Maubourg. again Sarah Bernhardt and,
more often, Geraldine Farrar
OPERAS FIRST NIGHT LESS At.
TRAcTIvE TO OUTSIDERS.
Long before the Metropolitan Opera
House was built the opening OF the opera
season stood Tor sonnet ling distinctive In
the life OF New York. 1t was an occa-
sion that aroused the interest Of NM
|
fashionable nor of the music LOVING
world. 1t was an important annual
event. This condition prevailed until re-
cent years. Then, with the growth OF
the metropolis in population and the
ever Increasing variety OF its attractions
the first night Of opera began to lose
interest with the curious and the passer-
by. That interest has declined steadily
until last night only handful OF spec
tators stood upon the sidewalks to watch
the arrival Of subscribers.
FAMILIAR SCENES ENACTED
INSIDE THE HOUSE.
That was outside. Inside was another
story. There the familiar scenes were
repeated. Days ago all tho seats were
sold and early In the evening the stand.
ing room was exhausted. With difncult,
the ushers kept tho aisles clear fol
late Corners. When the curtain rose
fifteen minutes after the advertised hour
crowded and expectant audience
waited impatiently for q chance to ven
It's pent-up enthusiasm. From orchestrs
noou TO gallery the dim lights revealed
everywhere q sea OF eager faces saw
in one place. Where should have shon'
the "ghttsrins horseshoe" Of the par
terrs boxes drowned . series OF dark
unoocupied cells. q blot upon tn
'scutcheon.
Tho Astor box was empty. This fac
could not fail to recall the awful tras
edy of the Titanic.
Pucc!ni's version OF the Able Provost
story was first presented at the Metro
They Cure Colds in One Day
The evening world., 1912-11-12

burn on Washington Heights-"let's
take a ride
And that's what they did. Mrs. Way
burn--lIelene Davis on the stage-has
her own car, presented to her by friend
husband.-and she can drive. SO she
and Myrtle King went shopping and
about two hours and n half later they
returned and left Worthy Butts's car
right where they had found II. And
Mrs. Wayburn. in quitting the car. for
got to take along a big yellow chrysan-
themum which had been a conspicuous
ornament In her attire throughout the
afternoon.
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STATE HOUSE.
The New Fishing ReguIa-
tiaps Are Promulgated.
Arthur Chaplin Co. Increases
Stock tromS7O,OOO ioSI2O,OOO.
Saco Wafer Co. Protests against
Valuation Made by Hollis.

The commissioners of inland fisher
les and game have adopted regulations
upon Anonymous pond in Harrison
and Boyds and Dole ponds in Linn
ington. The regulations upon Anohy-
nous pond are as follows:
Section For period of four years
from Dec. 20. 1912. it shall be unlawful
for any person to fish for, take. catch
or kill any kind of fish at any time IN
any of the tributaries to Anonymous
pond which pond is situated IN the
town of Harrison in the county OF
Cumberland. During the same period
it shall be unlawful for any person to
fish for, take, catch or kin any kind
of fish at any time on OF through the
ice in said Anonymous pond.
Section 2-It shall be unlawful for
any person to have in possession any
kind of fish taken in violation of any
provision of these regulations.
THE Following regulations have been
adopted upon Boyds and Dole or Ed
gerly ponds in the town of Limington,
York county:
Section For a period of four years
from Dec. 20, 1912, it shall be unlawful
fof any person to fish for take catch
or kill any kind of fish at any time in
Boydo pond, so-called in the town
of Limington, county of York, or in
Dele pond, sometimes called Edgerly
pond, also situated in said town of
Limington. except during the months
of June, July and August>of the year
1915 it shall be lawful to hsh in said
ponds in accordance with the general
law of the State.
Section 2-It shall also be unlawful
for any person to have in possession
any kind of fish taken in violation of
any provision of these regulations,
The commissioners of inland fisher
les and game have ordered a hearing
at 10 A. NJ, Dec. 90. at the store of
H. F.. Lunge at Kennebunk upon the
petition of Harry T.. Lunge and four
others of kennebunk, asking that
Kennebunk pond be closed for four
wears to all ice fishing.
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RESCRlPTS FROM LAW COURT.
CONTINUED from Page Tenn

the damage resulting from the con
tractors breach of the contract be-
fore it was surrendered. 1t had paid
him for the labor and materials fur
nished according to the certificates
of the architect, but subsequently
discovered outstanding lien claims on
the property to the amount of $12S617.
which it was compelled to pay. The
plaintiff was damaged to that extent
by reason OF Chevalier's failure to
furnish the labor and materials ae-
cording to the contract.
The amount actually expended by
the plaintiff in repairing and strength
ening the foundation and walls, is
also a legitimate element of damagef
The items of labor for these repairs
are not definitely separated by the
testimony from the other work on the
building; but upon the estimates
made by the contractor himself and
other witnesses. it is considered by
the court that the sum of $500 would
be a reasonable allowance for this
item.
The certificate must accordingly be:
Judgment for the plaintiff for ST.
5s617, with interest from the date of
the writ. a
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DEATH OF MOTHER
Calls State Forest Commissioner
Mace to Bangor and Aurora.

State Forest Commissioner Frank e.
Mace left Thursday morning, for
Bangor and Aurora. called there by
the death of his mother, Mrs. DORM
da NJ Clarry. which occurred. We'd
nesday at Bangor. after an illness of
about two months. Mrs. Clarry will
be remembered in Augusta, having
visited her son here. during the past
year.
Mrs. Clarry formerly resided in Au-
rora but more recently in Holden and
was so years old at the time of her
death. Two daughters, Mrs. Mary f..
Clinkard and Mrs. Frank f. Clarry of
Holden: two sons. Alfred f. Mace of
Amherst and Frank E. Mace of Au-
gusta. State forest commissioner; four
stepchildren. Eugene CARRY of Massa
ebasetts. Frank +. Clarry of Holden
Mrs. Williamson of Lowell, Mass, and
Mrs Everett kingsbury of Holden;
also a brother, Lyman Harper, and a
sister. Mrs. Watson Herriek of South
west Harbor. She was a member of
the Mt. Desert Baptist church. The
remains will be taken to her old home
in Aurora.
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CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

Since the state Industrial laws went
into opera ton in the state of Wash
ington. in October last year, there
have been POS accidental deaths in
hazardous occupation covered by the
act h 133 cases pensions were
awarded to dependents. One hundred
and four men were killed in lumber
ing and milling. and employers have
automatically paid 100000 into the
Washington state fund. Claims of
S2S5, 600 have been paid to injured
lumber workers and dependents and
there has been set aside in reserve
$4,000 to meet pensions The next
greatest death loss was in the coal
mining industry with Il fatalities.
The town of Milford Mass. may
not legally appropriate money for the
purchase of gift to the wife of the
late General William F. Draper, in
the opinion of Town Solicitor John c.
Lynch. Mrs. Draper recently gave the
town a 100000 park and erected IN it
bronze equestrian statue of her hus-
band at cost of $4,000. At a meeting
of the citizens the selectmen were au-
thorized to purchase a souvenir to be
presented To MIS-, draper as leSll-
monlal of the towns appreciation, the
cost not to exceed $3.50. Solicitor
Lynch rules that the vote was illegal
Ten men from the crew of the har-
Dor steamboat Commodore, which
foundered, Nov. 16, off Neuvitas. Cuba.
arrived in New York from that port.
Thursday. on the steamer Olinda. The
ComnnoGore left New York for NeuVi-
tas NOV. 5, and was caught in a gale
Just before she reached her destina-
ton. THE crew had to abandon the
little vessel and in making for the
shore their two lifebeats were capsized
and Gotleib Sherwood, the cook. was
drowned. The others succeeded in
righting their boats and rowed to u
small island. where they remained
four days until the storm ahated. Then
they rowed to the mainland and Went
To Neuvitas. The Commodore went
down shortly after they left her. seven
miles northeast of Neuyitas light.
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WINTHROP.

Willis Bcarce has returned from a
hunting trip 10 Abbot, where he found
the conditions for hunting deer very
unfavJIable on account of crust. Ar
thur Briggs and Nate Cobb are hunt
ing big game in the Rangeley region.
Frank Tuttle and Earl Noreross are
near Mountain View in the Rangeleys,
Morton Hallett is at Indian Pond,
Clifton Titus went to Lewiston, Mon
day, where he secured "a position in a
Shoe factory.
Rslph Putnam of Boston passed 4
few days, last week, with his father,
J. f Putnam. returning, Sunday.
Miss Ruth Wood Edward Putqam
and Ralph Putnam passed the dinner
hour. Sunday, with Mr.. and Mrs. u.
II. Thomas.
Ned Farnham and sister. Sadie
FSlrnham of Manchester shipped a
carload of potatoes and apples to Con-
necticut, last week.
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THE ElRsT IMPRESSION

OF your home is always good one.
an impression of class and cleanliness
LII you have hardwood floors. They
look new; they look substantial; they
look sanitary, they look modern.
Your guests remember your hardwood
floors, long after they forget the color
of the walls and the style of the fur
niture. Reasonable prices for hard
wood floors at c. +. Hoxie & Co, AZ
State street.
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Cumberland County.

David J. Wilbur VS.. Forgione e. Roma
no Co., trustee Reseript, Cornish. j.
In July, 19lls the Tyson Construction
Co. were the general contractors In
erecting an addition to the store of Por-
teous, Mitchell 4 Braun Co. on Congress
street in the city of Portland and in ex-
tending the rear of the store to Free
street The work of making the necessa-
ny excavation was sublet to the defend
ant The snoring of the adjacent build
ings was sublet to the Isaac Blair Co.
and the plaintiff was one of the Blair
Co. employees.
On the day of the accident, the plain
tiff. in the course of his employment,
was working upon a ladder at IL height
of about ~ feet from the ground. the
bottom of the ladder resting in the ex-
eavation on the Free street lot and the
top against the wall or chimney of an
adjoining house. A team consisting of a
pair of horses and dump cart, loaded
with rock on its way out from the exca-
Walton, came in contact with this ladder,
throwing the plaintiff to the ground. This
team was owned by the Cash Fuel Co.
and with its driver, Marston had been
let by the Cash Fuel Co. TO the defendant
TO assist in the removal of rock. 1t was
one of several employed in the same
work. one being owned by the defendant.
two by the Cash Fuel Co, and the 9th
ers by various other persons or concerns.
Held:
r That the proximate cause of the ac-
cident was the manner in which the team
was driven and not a projecting rock in
bat af
2 That the driver. Marston, in the par
ficti1ar act which cauSed tne injury
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the servant of his employer and original
master, the Cash Fuel Co., and not of the
defendant to whom the team had been
furnished
3. That in the absence Of any contract
to the contrary or of any interference
on the part of the person to whom the
team had been let, the driver in the or
binary handling of the team remains tie
servant of his original master, who was
responsible for his selection and reten-
ton.
1. That this principle of law applies
notAonly to persons carrying OH gem
erat livery or teaming business, but to
those who are engaged in a different oe-
eupation. Vet occasionally or in a single
instance let their teams with drivers te
another for the performance of a eertair
work.
Judgment for defendant.
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BOYS FACE A MASS
OF SCABBY SORES
Awful to Look At, Resinol Cured
nov13, m-w&fri, 53t

y ST. LOUIS. Mo-"At about II years
of age my face was covered with mass
of seabby sores, awful TO look at, and
my sleep was broken up by the intense
itching, and then after scratching. the
sores would pain me just something
awful. My mother got salves and soaps
to use. but all to no purpose. A friend
of mine who was Physical Director at
the Y. NJ. c. A. at that time. told me it
was a bad case, and would spread all
over the body if something were not
done. He gave me some Resinol Soap
and Resinol Ointment, and in less than
two weeks | was cured. without leaving
any marks or scars whatever tSigned)
ERNEST LIE PIoUE, JR., 1921 Dickson
ST June 10 1919
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FLOWERS FOR ALL OCCASIONS.

II doesn't matter what the occasion
may be this store is in business to
attend 10 the wants of people who
are partieular-in fact 1t is a delight
to please particular people. No
matter whether il may be a dance,
reception. or Whatever the occasion
this store will supply yeu with cut
flowers and bouquets. Do 1t prompt
ly too. The Augusta Flower Shop,
221 Water St Phone 4s6-W.
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IT'S MIGHTY IMPORTANT

This matter of selecting an automo-
bile. OF course every buyer knows
that; but not every one knows how to
go about it.s to determine just which
car from the many offered for his
consideration on the market will meet
his requirements and afford him the
satisfaction he so devoutIy hopes
for afterwards See the 1913
Bucks" at The Augusta Garage and
have the proposition explained and
demonstrated.
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The MoIAssEs FEED

for sale at II. NJ. Springer's Feed
Store, 1856 Water street, has been used
with excellent results by farmers for
many miles around,a They are sur
prised with the results. The 'sMolas-
SEES feed for sale here is as good as
money can buy. Those who have used
it cpme back and order more-that's
an advertisement in itself hard to
beat Phone 1S9-W.
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MOST PEOPLE HAVE A HOLY

Horror of the mechanic, the man who
comes TO the house in pair of over
alls to make repairs or improvements.
They think THAI installing wiring for
electric lights in an already built
house means tearing it apart. This
is mistaken IDEAS has been dem
onstrated many times before this by
Weber & Church, electrical contrac-
tors 111a Oak street. Estimates Civ
en- on work in this line at any time.
Phone 422-W.
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Assessors Go to Riddeford.

The State Board of Assessors went.
Thursday to Biddeford. where they
held It hearing upon the appeal of the
Saco Water Power Co. from the wall
uation placed upon its property by
the assessors of the town of Hollis.
The Water Power Co. claims that its
assessment is considerably in excess
of the real valuation.
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HAVE YOUR FRAMING DONE.

1t is advisable to have your pic
lures framed early so as not to De
disappointed during the holiday rush.
For variety of holdings. You could
not find better selection than at
Howard, The Photographers, 26i
Water street. Now is good time TO
have sittings made for your photo
remembrances, this holiday season.
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THE BUILDING OF A HOUSE

From the cellar to the roof Inc
drawing of the plans and the prepar-
ing of the specifications building
constructed in its entirety, in other
words-is the business of Charles A..
Brooks, Builder & Contractor. MIR.
Brooks has crew of competent
workmen assisting him in his line of
work Phone 361-Y.
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New CORPORATION.

The following corporation has fled
a certificate of organization, under the
general law at the department of
State:
Barnjum Tomhegan Co. organized
at Kittery for the purpose of carrying
on the business OF timber merchants,
sawmill proprietors and timber grow
-ers, with s150.000 capital stock, of
which nothing is paid in. Officers:
President, George L. Smart of Kit
terry; treasurer, George E. Burnham
cf Kittery. Certificate filed, Dec. 4,
1912.
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SMOKERS, ATTENTION!

The Augusta Fruit Cos. stores car
ry complete line of domestic cigars
the same are kept in well numbered
cases assuring cigar when purchas@
ed. in perfect condition. This concern
has a line of pipes and smokers eff
fects that is indeed complete. Fine
briar pipes. meerschaum and calabash
pipes are here in many sizes and
stylef
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Separate schools are necessary for
the proper solution of the vocational
school problem in the United States.
according to Edwin G. Cooley Of
Chicago, special Investigator of voca
tiopal education. These schools. says
Mr.. Cooley. must not be regarded as
substitutes for the present schools,
which are doing satisfactorily a nee
essary work, but as supplementary 10
them.
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RAND & sIEARNs.

The bakers at 43 Cony st. have re-
Gently placed an attractive sign at
their place of business. 1t has at
tracted considerable attention and is
well deserved. This is one of the
many enterprising moves which this
concern has made iE the past few
months. Their bake shop is right
up-to date and inspection is invited.
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ELECTRIC LAMPS

And what a beautiful selection they
have at A. A. Soules Furniture Store
An inspection Of The line will find
some beauties at So and still better
ones right ON up to $50 Your money
will go farthest here in purchasing
electric lamps" The inspection of
the public is invited. The Home of
Good Furniture"
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FlREPLAcEs! FlREPLAcEs!

Many attractive fireplaces haze
been built in this vicinity and other
parts of the State by Alfred Hanson
& Son. mason contractors. office,
Room s. Maine Farmer Bldg. This
concern makes a speciality of fire.
place work and employs experienced
workmen who understand this branch
Of the business. Phone S09-W.
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FINE CABINET WORK.

Tracy & Metcalf's busy shop at lie
Oak st. makes specially of fine
cabinet work. Immediately following
the completion of their fine building.
their business home" new maehin
cry of various kinds was installed and
this concern with their experienced
crew of workmen and facilities turn
out some beautiful work in this line.
Phone.4 q 20 w shl@
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THAT DULL FINISH

On the collars, cuffs, etc, is the prop
er thing, today. In other words it =
the up-to-date finish for all linen
work and is being done by the most
.nterprising laundry concerns every
where. That's the only way your col
lars. shirts and cuffs are returned
when sent TO the Augusta Steam
Laundry-"with a dull finish" Phones
S03-43S,
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WHERE TO DINE

Is not SO much of question as
Where to Dine Well" If you don't
care what you eat or how 1t is
cooked. Perrys Restaurant will not
appeal to YOU especially. But if you
are particular, If YOU like choice foods
s1eiiciensIy cooked and proper served
you will be delighted with the SER
vice here. 16I Water St.
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LoWELL'S PLUMBERS

Are always on the job, and whether
it's small or large one satisfaction
aud good results follow their trail
Has your heating plant been put in
shape To obtain for You the best re-
suits during the cold weather. If not,
send a hurry call to Roy Lowell, -
Willow street.
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DO 1T NOW.

Select your wall papers for the
stock displayed at Trouant & Bates
Store 25S Water street contains beau
tiful patterns and reasonably priced
too. If you are contemplating a little
interior painting or varnishing-you
will find excellent materials for just
such move at this store Many
folks are beauUfying their homes for
winter comfort. Why not you.
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SKIN LOTION.

kinsman's Violet Skin Lotion has
established itself firmly in the minds
of many as an excellent lotion for the
skin, and especially is such a prep
aration needed in every home at TINS
season of the year. Manufactured
right here in Augusta and sold for 20
cents a bottle. ys'It's a dandy the
Kinsman Pharmacy. B. e, Bither.
Prop.
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NO BETTER TIME THAN NOW.

Now is the time to take tonics and
tissue builders in order to fortify
your system against the cold winter
weather and the different diseases
that come with it. Kenney's East
Side Drug Store recommend A. ID. $.
Iron Tonic Bitters-it's an excellent
tonic. 1t will make you stronger
you will feel better and it will help
you to keep well. SO Cony St.
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You can try Resinol free

Resinol Soap and Ointment stop itch
ing instantly. and quickly heal eczema,
rashes, ringworm and facial eruptions,
as well as sores. hollis. ulcers, burns.
scalds, wounds. and itching, infamed
and bleeding piles. Your druggist recon-
mends and sells them (Soap. 25c; Oint-
ment. 50e). but you can get a sample of
each by writing TO Dept. I'm, Resinoi
Chemical Co., Baltimore. Md.
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WINTHROP CENTER.

Mrs. Maria G. Bailey passed quietly
away. Thursday morning, at the home
of her daughter, Mrs. Kenton
Schwartz. after an Illness of two
weeks. Funeral services will be held,
at / p. NJ, Saturday, at the house.
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CORPORATION Change.

The Arthur Chaplin Co.. Thursday.
filed notice of increase of capital stock
from $1G,0CO to $4,000. This increases
the common stock from 100 to 1900
shares