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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-02
NORTH AUGUSTA.

Mr.. and Mrs. Perle Cummings OF
Jamaica Plain, Mass. are the guests
Of Mr.. Cummings mother. Mrs. H. A.
Cummings.
Mrs. WIN Sawyer of Belgrade is
passing few days with Mrs. r. NJ
Perciyal
Miss Alice Whitehouse is visiting
her friends, Misses Olive and Nena
Dutton, on Mt. Vernon avenue.
Mrs, d. L. Hovey and daughter,
Lucy. are enjoying life at their Camp
Comfort.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-02

Augusta members of the 4th Maine
Battery Association are planning TO
attend the Goth annual reunion of the
association at Skowhegan, Aug .. The
day is the 50th anniversary OF the bat
tie of Cedar Mountain in which me
battery played an important part 1t is
expected that Lieut.. Fl. +. Eaton will
be present. Since the last reunion ~
togds, rire deaths have been reported
TO the secretary. Those who have
passed away are ID. O. Dearborn, Silas
Perham. George w. McKenney, Tam
erlane Billings, Riley Noble, Andrew A.
Lakin, e. M. Dearborn, Hannibal II.
Powers and George Brick.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-02
list Maine Cavalry Association.

The forty first reunion of the 1st
Maine Cavalry Association will be
held at Waterville, on Wednesday and
Thursday. September II and u, 1912.
Headquarters will be at G. A. r..
Tall, meet at 10 A. NJ. The Central
Maine Fair win be held that week
and comrades who remain over night
had better engage rooms in advance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-02

The Rev. Henry HagtR of ST.
Matthews church, Worcester. Mass.
will ofiiciate at all the services at ST.
Marks Episcopal church, Sunday A
cordial invitation is extended to the
church going people of this city to az
tend these services.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-02
ROM E

Mrs. Hannah Turner passed away
Tuesday morning. after short sick
ness. She had been a lifelong resi-
dent of this town and will be much
missed by her neighbors and many
friends. Two. daughters and one son
survive. Her age was rs years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-02

Master Lawrence Liggett left on
the 936 A. M. train. THURSDAY, for
Manchester. Mass, where he will join
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John Lig-
gett of this city, who are passing the
summer there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-02
Daily Issnnsbss Journal
Telephone 135

Cards of thanks, obituary notices, res
olutions of respect, ETC., will be
charged at the rate of ten cents per
line. No charge less than rs cents.
All advertising announcements of en-
tertainments whose object is the
raising of money will be charged at
the rate of fifteen cents a line.
Advertising notices, news form will be
excluded from our local columns.
except such as refer to advertisers
occupying space in our advertising
columns and will be run under a
separate head on one of the local
pages.
Subscribers who fail to receive the
Journal promptly will confer favor
by notifying The office Immediately.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-02

TX tne Hai
has a tendency
to be thin, use
p A r / s l A N
SAGE regularly
and an abund-
ance Of healthy
h a r. full OF
life and beauty,
will be the re-
suit.
p A r l s IAN
SAGE isn't an
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-02

Members of Seth Williams National
Relief Corps, No. SO, will meet at the
residence of Mrs. Annie III. Farnham
IL Spruce street, Saturday, Aug. 3,
for an informal social. The hours are
from to 6 p NJ
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-02
Mt vERNoN

WEST-Mr. and Mrs E. III. Foss and
two children enjoyed two-days out
ing on Vienna mountain after blue
berries, last week
Charles Cole and George Cole of Bos-
ton arrived in town, Tuesday. to pass
their vacation with their mother.
Mr.. F'innigan Of Boston will pass his
vacation at O. Browns.
The Mt. Vernon Telephone Co. has
extended its wire from Chesley hill to
Cloaryiew farm.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-02

Walter Katon of Bridge street, who
was operated on. Wednesday night, at
the Augusta General Hospital, was re-
ported, Thursday, to be as comfortable
as could be expected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-02
cAILpREN,s HAIR.
Keep Ii Clean, and Free the Scalp
From Filthy Dandruff.

Mothers, don't neglect the children's
hair; if dandruff makes it's appearance,
use PARTISAN SAGE and get rid of it.
If the scalp itches and aggravates. PAR
ISIAN SAGE VIII stop it overnight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-02

For Sale. A practically new, five
passenger, Ford Automobile. Has been
run only go miles. The owner. on ae-
count OF a nervous trouble. is unable
to use it, and viii sell it at liberal
discount. Apply TO Mr.. II. A. Hussey at
Brooks Hardware Co. Augusta, Me-
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-02
American school peaee Leaou.

The Maine branch of the American
School Peace League is to hold ses-
sion in connection with the State
Teachers Convention in Portland and
Douglas of Bath, is now arranging the
program for the same.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-02
Card Of Thanks.

We wish to express our deep graft
tude TO all friends for their kindly
manifestation OF love and esteem for
our dear departed one.
JOHN c. HOULEHAN AND FAMILY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-02

Frank Colby of Dorchester, Mass, is
visiting his uncle, Thomas Hickey,
Sewall street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-02

Miss Elsie Nichols of this city, who
is passing the summer at .Smithfield,
left, Thursday afternoon, for that
town, after enjoying brief visit in
this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-02

Miss Abbie r. Knowles. reference
librarian at the State House, is again
at her desk, after enjoying a vacation
of TIVE weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-02

Margaret, Rosemary and Ellen Cum
ningham of Rumford Falls, are visit
ing their grandmother Mrs. Daniel
State street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-02

Horace r. Austin of Belgrade was
business visitor, Thursday. in the city
and called at the registry of deeds
office at the courthouse.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-02

II. W. Haskell has changed his res
idence from SO Court street to 122
Winthrop street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-02

MIR. and Mrs. b. w. Downs. who have
since their return from California in
May, resided here. left, Thursday, for
,Riehmohd. Me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-02

The Maine Transportation Co.'S. IL
auto Is ready to cater. to
private parties on any evening ef
this week. Tel w Il Williamson. 80.
lulyia :
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-02

q Assistant Highway Commissioner l..
D.. Rarfows was in Fairfield, Thursday,
looking over bituminous Macadam
.weflsg which is in progress in that
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-02

Miss Beatrice Cook of Portland is
visiting Miss Elizabeth Common, State
street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-02

A. M. Brann of Cooper's Mills was
in the city, Thursday forenoon. on
business,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-02
LOCAL NOTICE.

Experienced stitchers and green
help are wanted in the stitching room
at the c. A. Eaton shoe factory.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-02

Harold c. Partridge and family
have novel to their camp on Her
sey's Island where they will enjoy a
two weeks outing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-02
M. VERNON.

EAST-There will be a dance at
Turner's hall. Friday evening, Aug. 2.
Music by Stricklands Orchestra.
The Nome daily nugget., 1912-09-11
PROVES COAL COSTS
 MORE THIS. YEAR

the company has been increased this
 IT owing to the difficulty "f char tcrinp ships on the coast.
 After d very careful examination made by committee appointed the prel iuus night this committee report ed that the P,tcilic Cold Storage com pany had been asses,sd for some property which 1t did not hotd. and a slight reduction was made.
 During the session of the cqualizd- tiun board the mayor and council dl- ludrd m most complimentary terms tu the two banks here. each of which pays annually on an assessment of considerably more than SlOo.OUv with out d murmur.
 Very few complaints were heard and all were apparently satisfactor- fly adjusted.
The Nome daily nugget., 1912-09-11
100000 PEOPLE SHIPPED
 TO AND FROM NOME

people went out than came tn. The number going was 1S5.
 The number coming in 1911 exceed. cd the number coming tn 1910. In the former year 1.5l4 entered. and in 19i' the number was just about 100 less. This means that an increase of in- coming passengers has been main t.,ined during the past three years.
 The shipments of bullion for this year and last are practically the same. Up to September 1. 1911. it was sl.5O0.- 900. The figures this year are some ten or twenty thousand dollars less.
 The general tonnage for this year, however. exceeds that of last year. In 1911 it was 17.910 tons. Before the completion of the year 1912 1t already amounts to IS. .S65 tons.
The Nome daily nugget., 1912-09-11
FOR ELECTION
 BY PRIMARIES
NOME COUNCILMAN MAKES suG- GESTlON OF A NEW SCHEME.

That Nome should hold some sort of primary election before the sail ing of the last boat is the suggestion mad. iodny hy Councilman Yorkey Sykes. Mir. Sykes believe that the people of Nome would stand by the result of such an election. and that the scheme would relieve the peculiar situation arising from the necessity of candidates leaving before the poll ing took place. Mir. Sykes also sug gcsts that such primaries would en- able people to vote who are real. bona fde Alaskaus and who would other wise bc prevented from exercising the franchise by the necessity for going out for the winter.
 He spoke to several people in the city today and found that most of them expressed a favorable opinion
The Nome daily nugget., 1912-09-11
WANTS HER HUSBAND.

If he will only come home or write to me I will forgive him." says Mrs Wesley E. Johnston of S3 Garfield street. Brooklyn, in letter just re- ceived by Marshal Powell in which the woman appeals to the authorities and the newspapers to seek her hus- band.
 Johnston Is described as , feet l-4 inches in height. 150 pounds in weight and of dark brown hair. He is also A Mason. He left home a year ago.
The Nome daily nugget., 1912-09-11

Because it was shown iat the city c"uned meeting last night that il costs more to bring coal to Nome at present than 1t cost before. the equal izttion board declined to riase the dppraisement of the Sesnon com pauy's stock to sll per ton instead of Sl3.50 per ton.
 The proposal to raise the assess mcnt Was made by Councilman Micike after the request by the attorney for the company to lower the assessment made on other items of the com Iiuy's property. Mr. Mielke stated that the Scsuun Company charges more this year for coal than last year. Councilman Sykes seconded the mo lion bat subsequently, withdrew as sccundcr when Mir. Ortun and Mir. El- wood showed that the cost of coal 10
The Nome daily nugget., 1912-09-11

The next largest outgoing list was m 1908 when 5.554 people went and 4.SOS people came. During all of last year only 1.5l4 came to Nome in ships from Seattle. while up to September first of the present year the number to ar rive was 1.49S. or only Is behind last years total. This probably means that more people will come this year than last year.
 The number going out last year was 2.OO2. Those going out up to Septem- Der first this year number only 323. not including the passengers on the last trip of the Victoria which took out about 1l9.
 In June. this year l.O3i people came and z went out. In July 2N2 came and 4l went out. In August 10 more
The Nome daily nugget., 1912-09-11
THE WATCH DOG OF
 MONIES TREASURY

At the meeting of the city council as an equalization board last night a little tilt occurred between Council men Daniels and Sykes when the lat ter objected to d reduction in the as- sessment of one tax payer. MT. Dan iels had been a member of the com- mittee apointed to investigate the matter and he protested against MT. Sykes oppsitiOn on the ground that the opposer had made no investiga- ton and could not possibly know as much about the matter as the com mittee did.
The Nome daily nugget., 1912-09-11
PROHIBITION IS
 DEFEATED
CONGRESSMAN ROBINSON IS ELECTED GOVERNOR OF
 ARKANSAS.
Special Nugget Service.

Special Nugget Service.
 LITTLE ROCK. Sept. 10.-Con- grcssman Joseph T. Robinson was elected governor of this state today and prohibition was badly defeated. The opponents of prohobition cele- brated their victory by extraordinary scenes of rejoicing after the deelara- tion of the poll.
 The leaders of the prohibition in the state. on the other hand. declared that the fight has only begun and that vic tory fer their principles is sure when the people of the state are shown the advantages of them.
The Nome daily nugget., 1912-09-11
REVENUE CUTTER
 FOR.LEG|SLATORS

Can d revenue cutter be obtained to take Nome's legislators to the out side This is the question which Is now being asked and which prospec- tiN,. candidates and their friends are about to bring before some public bodies and the federal officials of this district with view to having the matter brought before the authorities.
 IL is argued that if the government supply the cutter the candidates will not he compelled to leave Nome be- fore election SD that they might be in a position to reach Juneau for the
The Nome daily nugget., 1912-09-11

More than one hundred thousand people travelled between Nome and Seattle by sea since the discovery of this camp. The accounts at the GUS toms house here only include the number that made the trip since 1903 inclusive. Between that year and the present year up to the first of Septem- Der the number of travellers between the two points was 67.O6o.
 The number coming in during those ten years was 29.77s and the number going out was 37.2sl. This leaves a difference in favor of those going out of about 7.5O0.
 The largest number to go out took ship in 1906 when the number was 5.s3i. The largest number coming in was in the same year. It was 1918.
The Nome daily nugget., 1912-09-11

ness brought on by the sourdough and leaf tobacco came on at moments ana that at times he was reused to fits of semic consciousness only tu relapse again and again. His idea as to time seems to have been remarkably cloud ed. He strenuously denies any knowl-
 edge of the actual shooting of. or hav- ing shot the decedent. He admits that during one of his semi conscious pe- riods he found the dead body close by against wall. At another such period he says he saw the hole in the mans forehead and noticed that 1t ranged backward and upward.
The Nome daily nugget., 1912-09-11

the money so obtained could be spent.
 It Is certain. of course. that In" legislature cannot interfere with the Judiciary. lt seems tO be specifically mentioned tn the bill that the iesisld- ture cannot interfere with game laws. fisheries. roads schools. railroads, in ssn,. pcopl. and various other mat trrs Yet the consensus of pIsui"n amongst Nome attorneys k that the legislature can kill the poll tax. and some believe that 1t can accomplish almost anything usually within the province of territorial governments outside.
The Nome daily nugget., 1912-09-11
WESTERN UNION
 IS ATTACKED
BUSINESS MEN OBJECT TO AL
 LEoEo EXCESSIVE TOLLS.
Special Nugget Service.

Special Nugget Service.
 NEW YORK. Sept l0.-A combined movement on the part of several Of the greatest business firms of this city has for it's object a reduction fin the cable and telegraph tolls nos charg- cd by the Western Union.
 It Is proposed to draw the atten- ton of the interstate commerce com mission to the matter as soon as pos sthIe and tu make every effort to have the tolls reduced as the rdtes now charged are considered tu be an un- necessary burden on the shoulders of the merchants.
The Nome daily nugget., 1912-09-11
GENUINE ICE CREAM.

For ice eream made from genuine cream, instead of "eannsd cream" or milk go to Toby's.
 We make . speciality of ies ersam, and are making the sams from gen. uins eow's ersam. To get the best bs sure to ask for Toby's.
 ToBY's CANDY KITCHEN.
The Nome daily nugget., 1912-09-11
MANY STAKE
 QUARTZ LoDES
LITTLE STAMPEDE ON BY PEo-
 PILE TO GET SOME HEDGES.

The books of the recorders office show that a regular stampede is now quartz men. and that quartz claims are being staked and recorded to T much greater extent than ever before. This stampede is supposed to be due to the showing made by the New Era mill and by the lodges in other quar- tcrs.
The Nome daily nugget., 1912-09-11

Several attorneys of Nome have been requested within the past couple of days to give their opinion as to what are the real powers granted to the Alaskan legislature next March. Every one uf those asked has stated that the biIl would require careful study before giving view with any posi- tive assurance.
 Most seem to agree that it can cer- tiiuly levy taxes on most private property. but not one would commit himself. without preparation, tu d
The Nome daily nugget., 1912-09-11
ITALIANS MAY
 MAKE PROTEST
GiOvANNITTPS ARREST MAY BRING TROUBLE BETWEEN
 COUNTRIES.
Special Nugget Service.

Special Nugget Service.
 ROME, Sept. That some diplo- matic trouble may arise between Italy and the United States seems likely over the arrest of Ettor and Giovan- nitti. the labor agitators, who were ar rested recently. Steps are being talk en by labor organizations to prevail upon the Italian government to pro test to Washington against the i'm prisonment of the men and all the old prejudice existing between the two powers is being intensified as much as possible for the furtherance of the aims of those who are trying to aid the prisoners.
The Nome daily nugget., 1912-09-11

That a combination of sourdough land tobacco can dope man so ef- 1ectiveIy that a murder can be com mitted qu'te close to him without his Knowledge Is the substance of the plea of Niugnok. the native. who was held over this morning by Judge Schofield to await the action of the grand jury. Niugnok is charged with the crime of murdering Atsorognak. native trader. on Nunivak island.
 ment to the court in which he denies having committed the murder. He declares that the fits of unconscious
The Nome daily nugget., 1912-09-11
HEAT CAUSES
 TWO DEATHS
THE SIZZLING VARIETY FELT FROM ROcklES'To THE
 ATLANTIC.
Special Nugget Service.

Special Nugget Service.
 CHICAGO. Sept. i0.-A sizzling heat wave is passing over the whole country from the Rockies to the At lantic. This city is sune. ing partic- ularly. Two deaths and several pros tratious have already oec rred and all those who can afford to do SO are fleeing for the open spaess.
 The reports from other cities show that this city is not alone in it's suf- fcrinE. Deaths have also occurred at various places throughout the coun- try.
The Nome daily nugget., 1912-09-11

opening of the legislature.
 Some of the little boats of the l.. S. Mercantile Company of Nome have left this port for Seattle as late as November 10 and this shows clearly that the use of cutter would obyiate the necessity of voting for men who had already gone outside.
 The Chamber of Commerce wIll ter.
The Nome daily nugget., 1912-09-11

ole J. Hansen. formerly a foreman for the Pioneer Mining Company here in Nome and a brother of Theodore Hansen, is now an fiicial of the Bel gian government in the Congo. He is called an agent technique and his duties consist of experimenting the gold mining operations carried on by the government at the mines of Milot. In a letter just received from him he
The Nome daily nugget., 1912-09-11
WHAT CAN ALASkA'S
 LEGISLATURE PERFORM

\ majority of the legal men inter viewed appear tu believe that the amendment giving d senate does not add tO the power of the legislature. uut several say that the restrictions specified iu the bill win be found not tp be SO general as people suppose. speaking in an odhand way the attor- neys expressed the opinion that the hil gives much more power than the people generally suppose, but on be- ing pressed tn particularize each pleaded lack of an opportunity to study the bill with sufficient care to permit themselves To be quoted
The Nome daily nugget., 1912-09-11
OLE HANSEN RUNS
 NIGGERS IN AFRICA

speaks in language quite familiar 10 Alaska. lie states amongst other on which he has been working is now about worked out and nothing but the rims remain. lie runs a gang of 300 sluiced out 1000 kilograms of gold.
 Hansen left Nome in 1905. While here he carried the title of professor.
The Nome daily nugget., 1912-09-11
Special Nugget Service.

PORTLAND. Sept. 10.-The returns indicate that Haines. republican. has been elected governor. The republi- can majority is almost sure to be small but it is considered sure any how. That party will also get one congressman and probably the legis- lature although the poll will show T very close fight.
 The result will not be taken. any, how, as a sure indication of what the
The Nome daily nugget., 1912-09-11
GOODWIN IS
 IN VANCOUVER
FORMER ROAD COMMISSIONER ENTERS BUSINESS FOR
 HIMSELF.

W. l.. Goodwin. formerly road com missioner for this district. is now en- gagged in business with his father in law. Robert Nisbet. at South Vancou- yer. F. C. In a letter received in the last mail from Goodwin by Ward Estey the former road commissioner says that Alaska will know him no more. Mir. Nisbet also spent some time in Nome.
The Nome daily nugget., 1912-09-11

ing districts Of Seward Peninsula.
 Previous Co Stevens the number re corded was more than 1000.
 The total number uf instruments ui,d in the Namr office a.tu--}har was 5s 500. roughly speaking. Ueputy Recorder Fred Cowden estimates that some. I5.uUJ uf such instruments were mol locations.
The Nome daily nugget., 1912-09-11
THE TRAVEL TO NOME IS INCREASING
RETURNING FROM HENEYs
 GRAVE A LADY IS x LIED
Special Nugget Service.

Special Nugget Service.
 SEATTLE. Sept 9.-while return ing yesterday from yisit to the grave of M. !. Heney, Mrs. Geo. V. Rice was killed by the collision of tte auto in which she was travelling with a street car.
 The chauffeur of tho automobile was badly shaken up. but was not serious ly injured.
The Nome daily nugget., 1912-09-11
NOME EATS 15O
 TONS OF MEAT YEARLY

The amount of beef and muttonI consumed yearly by the people of Nome amounts to 15O tons. according to an estimate made by Manager Sam Taggart of the Pacific Cold Storage.
 Beef seems to suit the palates of Nomeites so much better than nut
The Nome daily nugget., 1912-09-11
NlUGN0K SAYS SOUR
 DOUGH OoPED HIM

He further states that the cause of his being at the scene of the alleged from killing another native with whom he had quarreled during the day. The statement. as whole showed q remarkably clear reeollec- ton of everything up to the time he took the rifles and shotguns away from the decedent From that time forward 1t Is hay and constantly af- fectcd by the intermittent spells of inconsistencies.
 The Chauffeur is a scream
The Nome daily nugget., 1912-09-11

ton that ten tons of the former are eaten to every one ton of sheep. In addition to beef and mutton the peo- pie here eat about 50 tons of game and fish. which brings the grand total up to 100000 pounds. or more than 1000 pounds per day.