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The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1912-08-08
ClenT Like

Mrs. Jerry HoldermAn celebrated the
54th anniversary Of her birthday at her
daughters. Mrs. Ernest Brown, July
%. She was The recipient Of several
presents. Among the donors were
Grandma Mendenhall Mrs Macy, Mrs.
Brown and others.
Wheat threshing is the order Of the
day with an average Of about ten bush.
el to the acre
Jerry Holderman lost part OF a fin
ger while carpentering at Gate.
What broomcorn the grssshnppers
left the dry weather is trying to get.
Lots OF it is firing and just coming into
brush. Il is said there never was, in
the life Of Clear Lake. such a poor
prospect FOR brush, although some few
crops look fine. Some Of the late plant
ing may make yet. The latest the
writer knows Of is just out Of the
ground Underyery favorable circum-
stances it may get in on time for our
first killing frost.
Some sorghum in the head and crop
all but sure. A very small acreage in.
Mr. Stanton's was so thin on the ground
and 1t was replanted to milo. In less
than 80 days it will be on the market
Quite a few we're in from Twin Mound
vicinity, among whom were II. II.
Martin, J 5. Johnson, Roy Hopper
llurb Lee, +. A. Macy and L. Girton
most all on the hunt of something to
eat and our merchants had It. Only
one complaint and he wanted cabbage
corn and new tomatoes.
Jess GofTord, who expected to pull
brush July 20, is delayed by other work
The farm OF James Stafford has the
best and prettiest prospect for a crop
one half mile south OF here.
Our neighbors were all awakened
about daybreak by one Of the most vel
come rains in long time. Some jump
ed up and ran to save their chicks from
drowning. Mrs. Ed Lane was one o
that number as she has about 30 Iittl,
chicks. Others with their crops layeC
by and nothing to do only to wait tn,
harvesting Of their crop, just turned
over in bed, thanked the Lord and tool
another nap. So everyone in this re
spect is happy in this vicinity and NOR,
is looked for ere this goes to press.
Mrs. NJ. NJ. Gilietps residence ant
store at Marengo had a very close cal
10y lightning striking telephone pol,
in front of the house.
Grandma Mendenhall, who has beer
sick nearly all the time since July 4th
is hoped at this writing to be improv
ing.
Harry Lane is the first heard of t,
pull broom brush, August let.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1912-08-08
Bunch Grass.

G.. +. Stroud and Chas. Buxton and
family took dinner and spent the even.
ing at VIM. Kulow's last Sunday and
was entertained with music furnished
by the Kulow band. Jim played the
violin, Fred the organ and viii the
harp Of a thousand strings.
We had good crowd at Sunday
School last sunday
Yes, they nearly all come back that
can. Ed Sites, who has been in Mis-
souri, for some time, is back again
There is to be religious debate at
Appleton soon between Rev. Castle
berry, Baptist, and Elkins, Christ
ian. You are invited II you are inter
ested. Don't forget Sunday School at
Bunch Grass every Sunday morning at
ten o'clock,
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1912-08-08
WISE OLD owl.

A vast amount OF i'll health is due to
impaired digestion. When the stom-
ach fails to perform its functions prop
erly ;he system becomes deranged. A
few doses of Chamberlain's Tablets is
all you need. They will strengthen
your digestion, inyigorate your liver,
and regulate your bowels, entirely de-
ing away with that miserable feeling
due to faulty digestion. Try it. Many
others have been permanently cured
why not you? For sale by all dealers.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1912-08-08
independence Gossip.
Near LorensJ

Aug. 5. The light showers OF July
es-So-9l have freshened the crops up
amasingly and placed the ground in
shape to prepare for next years wheat
crop.
Miss Myrtle Moore, of Liberal is Wis
iting with her aunt, Mrs. w. w. Boy
land and family, the past week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stoyton visited with
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1912-08-08
Are Ever at War.
RANGER.

There are two things eyerlastingly at
war, JOY and piles. But Bucklen's Ar.
MICA Salye will Danish piles in any form.
1t soon subdues the itching. irritation,
inflammation or swelling. 1t gives COM
fort, invites Joy. Greatest healer of
burns, boils, ulcers, cuts, bruises ecze-
ma, scalds, pimples, skin eruptions.
Only % cts at Fred c Tracy's.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1912-08-08
The Trials of a Traveller.

Il am travelling salesman" writes
+. +. Young, E. Berkshire, VT, "and
was often troubled with constipa tion
and indigestion till ! began to use DR..
King's New Life Pills, which | have
found an excellent remedy" For all
stomach, liver or kidney troubles they
are unequaled, Only % cents at Fred
Q. Tracy's.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1912-08-08

Dysentery is always serious and often
a dangerous disease, but it can be
cured. Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera
and Diarrhea Remedy mas cured it
even when malignant and epidemic,
For sale by all dealers.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1912-08-08
Official Directory

Dist. Judge r II. LOoibourrow.
Co. Atty. John A. spohn
Co Treasurer John Sims.
Co. Clerk Geo. II Wright.
Co Judge Geo. II. Healy.
Co. Supt. John +. Swain.
Clerk Of Dist. Court o. F. Prueit.
Clerk Of 20. Court Miss Mae Maple.
Sheriff II d. Peckham.
Reg. Of Deeds II VI Bulick.
Surveyor Oscar Gardner.
Com. lst Dist. A. II Fox, Iyanhoe.
Com. ID Dist. A. A. Haskell, Elmwood.
Com. % Dist W 5. Vandeburg, Couch.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-12
7. F. Callahan Has a Safe Lead fol
State Auditor Both House and Sen
ate Repub|ican--Hea P|ura|ities
Forthe Referendum uestions.
NEW STATE AUDITOR.

Portland, Me, Sept. 11.-Timothy F.
Callahan of Lewiston, Republican, de-
feated State Auditor Lamont A. Stew
ems of Wells. who was a candidate for
reelection at the State election, Mon
day, according to- press returns which
had been received in this city, to-
cities and towns The vote for audi
tor followed closely that for the head
of the tickets. The total vote, with
los towns missing in nine counties,
was $3.50 for Callahan and SIS, ~ for
Stevens. The Republican candidates
plurality was 1878. The vote by coun-
ties was as follows:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-12
CELEBRATE VICTORY.
Brooks Members of the G. o. p. "Hoot
Ter Up" at Rousing Celebration.

Brooks, Me, Sept. 1l.-(SpeciaD.-
The Republican citizens of Brooks
celebrated, last evening. with bon
fires and fife and drum, the victory of
the Republicans, Monday. Fully 300
people gathered on the square to wit
ness and take part in the demonstra-
ton, which shows the interest is at
high tide in Brooks.
While the bon fires blazed high,
Charles f. Lane made short OPEN
ing address. then introduced a veteran
of the Grand Old Party, NJ. J. Dow.
Mr.. Dow came forward into the
bright light, hat in hand, and for a
period of 80 minutes related some in
teresting facts of his views of the Re-
publican party, from its birth to date.
In his speech, Mr.. Dow talked only
OF the victory his party won, not of
the defeat of the losing side.
Then Mr.. Lane proposed three cheers
be given for Governor William
T. Haines and three for speaker Dow
More than 200 voices responded heart
lily !, the call. Throughout the eve
CONTINUED on Page Three.)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-12
Slight Change in
Legislative Figures.

Portland. Me-. Sept. 1t.-Returns re-
ceived, tonight, from small towns in
Aroostook and Washington counties
indicate a slight change in the make
up of both the Senate and the House
of Representatives. In Washington
county the Democrats claim that both
their candidates for the Senate were
elected. With one small town missing.
the returns Indicate that Herbert II.
Allen of Dennisville, Democrat, has
been elected. The other seat Is still in
doubt. but is claimed by the Repub-
licans by three votes. This gives a
total of % Republicans and Demo-
Gratis in the upper branch of the Leg
islature
In Aroostook county, Donat Franck,
Democrat, has been elected for the
class comprising Frenehville, ST.
Agatha and Madawaska. instead of
his Republican opponent. Remi A.
Daigle of Madawaska. In Kennebec
county, the ballots cast in the city
of Gardiner were Inspected this eve-
ming, by the candidates for represen-
tative and both parties agree that the
vote IS tie. AS returns showing the
election of Henry H. Eldridge Dem,
have already been sent to Augusta. nc
change can be made until the Legis-
| lature meets.
The House now stands with IS Re-
publicans and 70 Democrats, On a
Continued on Page Seven)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-12
Referendum Cues
tons Both Carried.

Portland Me, Sept. 11.-Returns re-
ceived from nearly 400 towns and cit
les on the two referendum questions
acted upon by the voters at the State
election, Monday. showed, tonight,
that booth questions We're carried by
a large majority. The question relat-
ing To the use of uniform ballot box
es and the preservation of ballots at
the State House was carried by to
! vote while the proposed eonstitu-
tional amendment providing for a ST.
100000 bond issue for the purpose of
building and maintaining State high
ways was carried by a vote of to l.
on the latter question only 40 out of
tie 400 towns and cities voted against
the proposition. The vote. as tabulat-
ed. was 456o6 to 23624 for the ballot
law and 5S,911 to 1928 for the bond
issue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-12
MURDERS WOMAN.
Then Shoots Self in Bos-
ton West End Hotel.
Man Thought 10 Be Frank E.
OgiIVie OF MeIrOse.
Woman Is Identified by Police as
Mabel Slayton OF Boston.

Boston, Sept. 1f.-After killing an
unidentified woman in a West End no
tel early. today, MIN believed TO be
Frank +. Ogilvie of Melrose. Mass,
fatally wounded himself by send
ing bullet into his temple. The
couple, both of whom are about Is
years old went to the hotel. soon aft
er midnight, and registered as Y
Mattsson and wife. Shortly afterWard
two revolver shots attracted the at
tentien OF the night clerk, and upon
forcing the door of their room, the
woman was found lying on the floor
and her companion on the bed. both
unconscious. They We're sent to the
Relief hospital, where tine womaa died.
The hospital authorities considered.
the mans injury as probably fatal.
Ogilvie died six hours after the
shooting. lie was employed as q
driver by Melrose Ice Co.
The woman was Identified later as
Mabel Slayton. Tie police say that
she he'd lived at various West End
lodging houses.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-12
Aviator Paul Peck Meets
4 Death While Flying.
Attempts TOO Steep a Spiral
Engine Breaks Loose and
Hits Him In keck..He Held Ameri-
xlaaeM can Duration Record.

Chicago, Sept. 11--Aviator Paul
Peck OF Washington, ID. C., holder of
the American duration flight record,
was killed. this evening, in fall vita
a biplane While flying in gusty
wind. He attempted too steep a
spiral and when he struck the ground
the heavy engine came through the
wreckage. striking him in the neck.
A gusty wind blew at Cicero field,
all day, and Director Andrew Drew
posted the customary warning to aV-
iators against going up Peck, how
ever. believing his small biplane would
be fast enough to carry him through
the ehoppy wind took the air in spite
of the caution.
AT about 500 feet altitude Peck
started to come down on spiral
glide. Because of the unusually small
span Of his machine the aviator got
into too steep spiral. his aeroplana
slid i'll toward the center of the vortex
and he could not bring 1t back.
Peek's real difficulty did not become
apparent until he was within 200 feet
of the ground. He would have as
capped with minor injuries, Director
Drew and his technical committee de-
ciared had it not been for the fact
that the heavy engine, crashing
through the framework with its gas
oiine tank and iron fittings. struck
Peck in the neck and across the legs.
He died an hour later in st. Anthony
DE Padua hospital
Peck was about "A years old He
was making trial flight in prepare
ton for the aviation meet here. tomor-
row
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-12
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

Some OF the experts on naval affairs
state that they believe that the re-
Gently constructed Merrimac a failure.
The residents of Bath gave
the volunteers who left that city for
Augusta great send Off Patriots
speeches We're made and the fife and
drum corps accompanied the boys to
the depot. Cincinnati, Sept.
1o.-The progress Of the rebels ON their
march North has for a time been
stopped. The information which WAS
received by reconstructed telegraph
lines has caused the residents Of the
city to rest easier for time al least
Portland Advertiser Sept TO- 1862.
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Man Screams and Al
tracts the Passersby.
Says Woman Threw Acid In
His Police Arrest Girl.
He Dies Before Ambulance Arrives
Falls to Identity Woman.

New York, Sept n.--ScreaTrls COM
ing from park in Brooklyn. late
last night, brought crowd of passers-
by hurrying to secluded bench,
where they found man with hands
pressed to his eyes moaning, that
woman had thrown acid In his face.
The police arrested girl, who gave
her name as Esther Captain, and led
her to the park bench, but the man
was so badly burned about the eyes.
that he could not see her. Soon he
became unconscious and died before
an ambulance arrived.
Under pressure from the police the
girl said that she knew the man as
Samuel Halplan and that he had TAX
en- all her money under faithless prom
ises of marriage. She declared that
he was one of a group of swindlers
wanted in Chicago Although she in
sisted that he had taken the acid
himself after trying to force her ID
drink it, she was locked up on hom-
icide charge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-12

Mr.. HAlNES DENIES 1T.

Waterville, Me, Sept. 11.-(SpeciaD
Governor elect William T. Haines
was seen by the Journal reporter in
Mr.. Haines office, Wednesday after
noon, and he stated emphatically, in
regard to statements made in Bos-
ton papers. and implied in Maine pa
pers, that iaines had pledged himself
to Roosevelt, that this was an abso-
lutte falsehood. Mr.. Haines has writ
ten no letter To Roosevelt containing
any promise or implied promise of
support. Cartoons that We're published
in various papers showing him To be
shouting for Roosevelt We're laughed
at by the Governor-elect, he saying
that they didn't have the slightest
foundation in fact. He has nothing to
say in regard to his support of either
Roosevelt or Taft in the future.
Mr.. Haines is suffering a recurrence
of his eye trouble, and is in a general
Is worn-out condition. caused by the
excessive fatigues of the campaign
ing. and its excitement. As soon as
he is able To. he said. he is going to
take vacation in the Maine woods
ct the advice of his physicians. who
hope that by a complete rest. it may
not be necessary for him to go to the
hospital again for treatment of his
eyes. Unless the rest has this result,
an operation will be necessary. it is
expected.
When seen by the Journal reporter,
MIR. Haines is tired out. that can cas-
lily be seen. Up To 4 O'Clock in the af
ternoan. he had dictated hundreds of
letters in answer 10 the eengratula
tory letters and kilograms that came
from all over the United States, and
the Hawaiian islands President Taft
sent the following telegram:
Executive Office.
Beverly. Mass.
Hon Nm. T Haines:
congratulate you on redeeming
Maine. II is notable and significant
victory.
WIN. H. TAFT
From Governor Plaisted:
Accept my congratulations on your
victory. 1t was good fight
f. w. PLAISTED
Ex-Vice President Fairbanks also
sent telegram OF congratulation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-12
Walters to Go to
Attorney General,

Boston. Sept 1.-THE alleged griey-
ance of the striking Boston hotel en-
ployes ire TO be taken TO the attor-
ney general of the state. according to
action by the officials of the Hotel
Workers Union. tonight. The latter
have formulated request, asking
for ruling by the attorney general,
as to whether the 54-honr law applies
to women and minors working in no.
tets. If it does. the state will be. ask
ed to prosecute violations.
case growing out of the strike
came up III the lower courts, today,
when Thomas c. Connolly. counsel
for the Hotel Workers Union. was
put on trial. charged with disturbing
the peace, last sunday night, during
parade of the walters Several wit
nesses We're heard and the case con-
tinued 10 Friday of next week
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-12

CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

After two months in the New York
navy yard where extensive damages
resulting from a collision with the
steamer Commonwealth were repair
ed. the battleship New Hampshire,
Wednesday,. took her place in the At
lantic, replacing the battleship Ala
bama. which has been ordered into
reserve. The cost of the New Hamp
shire repairs will he charged against
the Commonwealth owners. The
naval court which investigated the
collision. unanimously found that the
New Hampshire was anchored proper
y and that her commander was
blameless.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-12

31ST MAINE REGIMENT
Veterans Meet In Baneor-Good At
tendance-Eiect New officers.

Bangor. Me-. Sept. 1.-THE annual
reunion of the veterans of the 31st
Maine Regiment, veterans of the Civil
War, was held here. today. with a
good attendance of the survivors. Of
ficers were elected as follows: Pres
ident, Frank S. Perkins, Castine; first
vice president, r. S. Osgood. Bluehill
second vice president, Fl. c. Whitmore
Hampden; third vice president, II. ID
Miles, Patten; chaplain, J. F. Heath
Kenduskeag; secretary and treasurer
Edwin Fl. Mckenzie, Harrington.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-12
BODY OF MRS. MCLEAN
Is Taken to Washington In Special
Car-Funerai Held on Arrival.

Bar Harbor. Me-. Sept. 1.-THE re-
mains Of the late Mrs. John f. Me
Lean We're taken, today, on the reg
ular forenoon steamer, to Mt. Deserl
Ferry, where it was placed in a spe-
cial ear attached TO the regular New
York train. They were accompanied
by the members of the Mclean FAM
lily, who occupied another special car
The funeral party will reach Wash
ington. tomorrow afternoon, and the
funeral will be held Immediately The
remains viii be placed in the McLeaI;
mausoleum in Rock Creek cemetery.
Prayer was said here by Rev Ste
phen f. Green, pastor of ST. saviour
Episcopal church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-12
WARRANT ISSUED FOR
GIBSON'S ARREST.
Charges Him with Murder in First De.
gree of Szabo Woman--Sheriff Leaves
For New York But viii Not Serve
Warrant Until Gibson Is in Office.

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CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

Cornelius Donnelly, veteran living
at the Soldiers Home. at Norotoyi.
Conn.,. Is held in the Darien lookup
pending inquiry to be made by Coro-
ner Phelan of Bridgeport, Thursday
into the death of Daniel w. Alhee,
also an inmate of the Home. and the
police officer there. According to the
authorities. Donnelly had been drink
ing, Tuesday. and Tuesday evening
became involved in a dispute with Al
bee. While the two men were stand
ing at the top of stairway In the
dormitory of the home. Donneily, it
is alleged struck Albee blow in the
face which sent him. over backwards.
causing him to fall the length of the
stairs. He was daed when help ar
rived,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-12

The flower department at the fair.
in charge of Mrs. w. J. Lanigan OF
this city. is beautiful and interesting.
II is shown in booth that extends
over SO feet down one side of the hall
banked In cut flowers ard pottea
plants. Scores of people contributed
the exhibits, and the showing is ex-
tremely attractive.
Harvey D. Eaton of Waterville has
an exhibit of alafalfa at the fair that
is educative in the extreme and Is a
very powerful object lesson to Maine
and more of this cattle fodder every
year. so one farmer stated to the Jour-
nal. As
The alfalfa on exhibit represents the
third cutting. this year, the two pre-
vious cuttings having been on June
Is and July 80, each equalling IL not
exceeding the present exhibit. The
alfalfa was sown In q patch OF made
land IL by IL feet. on June 80, 1910.
1t was placed in drills or rows Ia feet
long and inches apart. 1t was not
moved in 1910, but was twice moved
in 1911 Each bundle is the product
of one row. and 1t may be said here
that the bundles are thick, and ricn
in appearance.
Mr.. BIanohard's Booth.
Frank Blanchard. the silver street
piano merchant, has q booth In the
Coliseum devoted to the New Home
sewing machine, In charge of Miss
Cote. The machine is demonstrated
Mr.. Blanchard Is agent for the Pease,
Capen and Bush and Lane pianos.
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10y ASSbCidttu resi-
Waterville, Me, Sept IA denial
was made. today, by Governor-elect
William T. Hainess that he ever made
the statements quoted in statement
from Colonel Roosevelt in a dispatch
from Tacoma, Wash. last night. that
he wrote Colonel Roosevelt. express
ing the hope that he would not make
a fight against him. that he was for
and that he would come out for the
Progressives after election.
Mr.. Haines' statement to The Assoc
cfated Press was, as follows:
81 have never vet indicated whether
shall support Mr.. Roosevelt or Mr..
Taft in the coming contest. ! have
had the support of both factions in
my contest for the Governorship and
feel under great obligations TO what
/ call both wings of the Republican
party
Il shall not be able to take any
part in the November contest on ac-
count of my health. / shall not at
tempt to exert any influence for one
faction or the other. They win have
to fight it out without me-"
MY physicians demand my absolute
retirement from any further public
contest at the penalty of being blind
if | do not. In the next two months
/ shall seek only the recovery of my
eyesight which is now very much i'm
paired
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Conditions and General Forecast.

Washington. sept. 1f.-Local rains
are reported from the North Atlantic
states and the region of the Grea.
Lakes The weather has become cool
er in the North Atlantic states. but
high temperatures continue in the
lower Mississippi valley and the West
Gulf states. The indications are that
the weather will be unsettled in the
Gulf and South Atlantic states, but
that there will be fair weather else
where throughout the country, Thurs
day and Friday. Temperatures will be
lower. Thursday. in the Middle At
lantic and North Atlantic states. The
winds along the New England coast
will be moderate north; Middle At
lantie coast. moderate north and
northwest.