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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-09
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

Isaac n. Ford. the correspondent of the
New York Tribune In London, died.
Thursday, at the age of "a. after long
Illness. He was born in Buffalo.
Niearaguan rebels seized section OF
railroad near Leon, according to state
department reports. The telegraph and
railroads are interrupted. Minister Welt
eel reports the capital reasonably quiet.
Boston, Thursday, was selected as
the meeting place, next year, of the
knights of Columbus, in session at
Colorado Springs. A resolution was
passed naming Washington, d. c., as
the choice of the order for building a
national home.
President Mellen of the New York
New Haven & Hartford Railroad said
Thursday, in relation to a report that
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-09
Ten-Kn0t Southerly Breeze
Blows EnChantress to Victory.

stonybrook. n. Y. Aug ga fine 10
knot southerly breeze over the starboard
quarter that made the lee scuppers boil,
set the New York Yacht Club fleet Is
miles down Long Island Sound, today,
on the first run of the annual cruise and
brought the feet to anchorage off this
north shore port some hours before sun
down.
1t was day Of big sails tor all hands
with spinnaker run for the first two
miles, broad reach under big balloon
iib topsails for IS miles to .Eatons Neck
The wind held true from the, start to
finish and sonfe of the big schooners COW
cred the distance in a trihe over two
hours.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-09
FAIRFIELD.

The local Masonic baseball boys
have been thinking lately that they
could play ball, although early in the
spring they played a game with tho
order from Watervilie. The Waterville
boys were cruel and heartless and
defeated them something like 20 to
8. After the game it was some
months before ball player could be
found, but they could not keep from
playing the great national game and
they arranged game with Madison,
which was played here. Thursday af-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-09
FAIRFIELD CENTER.

Mr.. and Mrs. S. A. Taylor were in
Clinton. Thursday.
Mrs, Carl Anderson has returned
from Old Orchard
P. S. Head and family. and Walter
Pendleton. were recent visitors at s.
A Taylor's.
Gertie Sheridan of Boston recently
visited her aunt, Mrs. Fred Tobey
Melvin Holway of Augusta was a
recent guest of his cousin. Fred To-
hey, for the day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-09

last Thursday, to Sanders at Rockiand.
The letter is full of such phrases as
DEER Hubby and does not Indicate
any domestic trouble According to the
police. Sanders came to Waterville TO
find his wife, and not finding her here.
became suspicious of her.
He is now confined in the women's
department of The CITY hall guard
room and his condition is not danger
Gus. Court developments will probably
follow.
II was later learned that Sanders Is
24-hour man in the employ of the Howe
circus. and he has been In Waterville
frequently during the past year or two.
Mrs Sanders has been a table girl at the
Colonial. but left recently. 1t Is thought
that she has gone to Hallowell to visit
her brothers.
Sanders talked at random in the cell
Thursday evening, and showed signs OF
pronounced insanity, according to the
police.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-09
The Queen of the
Carnival Contest

There is much Interest in the novel
Queen of the CARNIVAL contest which
Is being held by the members of the To-
cal lodge of Elks In connection with their
big open air carnival. which is to be held
here, next week. The three valuable
prizes are offered to the winning contest
ants and these include a 800 ladies' soli-
taire diamond ring. solid silver toilet
set and a gold engraved handled umbrel-
la. The prizes are on exhibition In the
display windows of +. J. Goodridge, the
Main street jeweer. Quite a number of
eligible young ladies from Waterfalls
and vicinity are entered in the race. The
first count of ballots was made here,
Thursday. with the following results:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-09


Deputy Whitaker was informed and
he haaIly landed them at the races in
Augusta. They will be tried, probably,
tomorrow morning.
Mr.. Morrison sa," that they have stolen
four Watches several watch chains, a re-
volver and belt. He don't know lust
what else may have been taken but these
things are surely gone.
City Marshall NJ. Il, Knowton appear
against Lineus Merchant. charged with
assault and battery on Charles Kenney
of Waldo. The two men engaged in a
bowling match at public alley and
played for drinks When Kenney, it is
claimed by Merchant owed him a bal
ance of 40 cents there was a difference
of opinion and they decided to step out
side and settle it in a "sportsmanlike'.
manner. They did so and Kenney was
the worse for wear when the matter was
finally decided. He was cut and bruised
about the face and head and promptly
had Merchant arrested for assault. Mer-
chant pleaded not guilty but was con-
victed and sentenced to pay a fine of s.,
and costs, amounting to s169S, and given
80 Gays in Jail. He appealed and furnish
ed ball for his appearance at the oeptem-
Der term, John Rogers and Herbert Pat
terson qualifying as sureties in the sum
of 500 each
City Marshal Knowlton then appeared
against McKenney. charging him with
intoxication.# He was sentenced to 10
days in Jail and the mittimus was sus-
pended. IIe was allowed to pay the
costs, amounting to $1,000, and left for his
home in Waldo.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-09

the schooner Enchantress, owned by VIM
f. Iseln. and the little yawl Phantom,
owned by f. $. Booth, which captured
the navy challenge cups for which all
the yachts in the feet failed in two
classes. The Enchantress also won in
her class, in addition to having the hon
or of leading the entire fleet at the fin
ish
Other class winners We're the schooners
Sea Fox. owned by Vice Commodore
Dallas NJ. Pratt; MurieL Cnas. Smithers:
The Vagrant, Harold Vanderbilt and the
sloops Avenger, owned by II. L. Maxwell.
and the Dorello II, owned by G. l..
Batehelder of Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-09
MURDER OF yEeeMAN.
Continued from Page One.)
came from Dhio. but was unable when
asked to give The town or county.
CEarar{er &C Nfrtfp,

That the victim added panhandling
to his other accomplishments was ev-
ident when his effects were examined
at the hospital. In his clothes were
found a number of cards bearing the
printed words. Help the Blind" as
well as articles used for producing arr
tificial blisters.
No identification had been made of
the victim up to late hour beyond
that he was known By his associates
at the Driving Park as "Sim" or
ssWilimantic Slim. He was much
taller than his companion, being near
Iy six feet tall, of dark complexion
and decidedly thin face, somewhat
marked by pimples, All three of the
shots fired took effect about the abdo-
men and groin.
Charge VIII Be Murder.
1t was stated by County Attorney
Williamson that the charge against
Norton would be murder. The formal
arraignment will not take place, II Is
understood. until after the inquest,
conducted by Coroner Plummer. is
held. so that he will not be given a
hearing in the municipal court until
Friday afternoon and possibly not
until Saturday morning.
a Probable Motive.
The fiuding of about SS5 in money
upon the person Of "willimantic Slim
affords possible explanation of tine
situation of affairs. which led up to
the shooting, especially when coupled
with the fact that Norton spent ms
last sA for the revolver with which the
shooting was committed and then had
no money left, so that he was obliged
TO ask that the box of cartridge be
thrown in.
sim" had apparently taken pos
session of funds which Norton believed
should have been shared by him and
was about to leave the city on the
easthound train. He was met at the
station before the train left by Nor
ton, who engaged him in conversation,
which became SO exciting that he al
lowed his train to go out without
boarding it. Norton. it would seem
then followed him into the smoking
room, where the tragedy took place.
A gang of Is or 20 pielSpockets, who
were driven from the Driving Park
on the opening day of the race meet
are still about the city and half a doz-
en- OF them were in evidence at a late
hour Thursday night. at the corner
of Bridge and Water streets, discuss
ing the killing in manner which
would sec m To indicate that they Were
well acquainted with the principals in
the tragedy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-09
SENATOR CURTIS LOSES
In Kansas Primaries and Gubernato
rial Result Is in Doubt.

Topeka, Aug. S.-Although United
States Senator Curtis has. upon the
face of returns up to late. tonight. A
popular majority of between 1000 and
5000 votes. he probably has lost in
his fight for denomination for his
seat in the Senate.
Gov. Stubs, his opponent. accord
ing to tonights returns. has 80 legis-
lative districts out of 165 in. the state.
and as senators are nominated under
the Kansas law by a plurality of leg
islative districts, Stubs seems 70
have won.
The Democratic gubernatorial nom-
ination was stfll Ia doubt. tonight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-09
FACING A FAMINE
In America Unless Agricultural Con
ditions Are improved.

Chicago, Aug s.-That America is
facing a famine unless agricultural
conditions are vastly improved, was
the assertion of speakers at the an
nuai meeting of the National Soil
Fertility League. today.
we are facing an inevitable famine
unless the soil is greatly improved,
said II II. Gross, president of the or
ganization.
MIR. Gross was reelected president
An advisory committee selected in
Guided ]. j. HILL chairman; President
Taft, William j. Bryan, Franklin Mac
Veagh, Champ Clark and Samuel Com
p-rs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-09
Hon. w. T. Haines
Busy in Campaign,

Hon. William T. Haines returned,
Thursday. from Portland, where he met
large number of Republicans at re-
ception rendered by the city and county
committees. Republicans were present
from Westbrook. South Portland and
Gorham and other places in Cumberland
county, showing the interest that is man
ifested in his campaign. Music was fur
nished by an orchestra and by the South
Portland Glee Club. In a short speech,
Mr.. Haines answered the main features
of the Democratic argument, especially
the allegations dealing with the finances,
this year and two years ago
Mr.. Haines will make an extensive mo-
tor car and speaking tour in York eoun-
ty. on Monday and Tuesday of every
week during the campaign.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-09

An autopsy held, Thursday evening.
on the remains of the victim, showed
thai the fatal bullet struck the man
in the right hip, severed the right
external lilac artery, passed through
the messenteries of the small intes-
tines in two places. two coils of the
ilIium, two of the jejunum. and
through the abdominal wall to point
lust under the skin on the left side.
The other bullet entered the groin
an inch below the pelvic bone ana
about 2 inches from the femoral ar
terry through the upper part OF the
thigh and passed out about 2ls inch
cs back of the left hip, the bullet be-
ing found in the clothes
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-09

Yards and Transit Co. which issued q
statement, today. commenting on the
record of high prices paid for cattle in
the Chicago market. this week.
In his opinion. the only relief lies
with farmers of the corn belt, who,
with improved methods of farming
and the use of corn and alfalfa in feed
ing may be able to produce beef cat
tie IN larger numbers and at lower
cost
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-09

The above young ladies are all consid-
cred as likely prize winners although
there are about 40 others on the list with
votes ranging all the way from so up to
200. Among these are several new names.
some of which were started off with 100
votes. The ballot boxes will be emptied
every day from now until the close of the
contest Only the leading rs names Will
be published. New candidates can be
nominated and all new names showing a
sufficient number of votes will be entered
as contestants
Sydney Wire. the manager of the con-
test, now offers special prize to the
young ladies whose names appear among
the six leading contestants in the count
made on Monday next, when each of
these will receive complimentary sea-
son pass. good for any or all of the at
fractions along the carnival midway al
the coming carnival.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-09

1t is possible that the Connecticut Foot
Guards, who are to pass through Maine
in the near future. win be welcomed to
Waterville by the Chamber of Com
merce. although no action has been taken
by that body. The troops are to follow
General Arnold's route through Maine.
which will take them to Fort Halifax, in
WinsIow. and from there they may
march or be taken to Watervile for en-
tertainment
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-09
PRICES WILL STAY UP.
No Relief in Price of Beef Can Be
Expected for Years.

beef, based on more abundant sup
ply of cattle, cannot be expected for
several years. according to M. F, Hor-
inc, staustician of the Union Stock
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-09

Fred Knauff of Minneapolis MINI.
clerk in the money order department
of the Minneapolis post office, is visit
ing in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-09

Mrs. f. w Roberts and son. Reg
inald, who have been the guests for
the past two weeks of Mrs. A. K.
Towne, left. Wednesday. for their
home in Nashua, N. II.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-09

Mass, Miss Locke and Miss Thomp-
son were registered, Thursday. at The
Elmwcod
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-09
OAKLAND.

The section men are putting In 700 new
sleepers on the main siding in the upper
yard
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-09

stopped. in the meantime Carpenter.
with Annie Kohl, was coming through
the field on the pole and rompe1
home. In the next heat Annie Kohl
got the lead at the start and held 1t
to the finish, having a driving race of
it with porsh Medium in the stretch
and getting first money.
2.d9 CLASS, PACING-3 IN 5-PuRSE
$1,000
Babe, br (Jamison) .................f /
Edward b, b & tNalentinel. 2 2
Forest Prince, b & tcoxl.....-s-......3 3
Early Thacker b & (Cieers). ..........f 4
Doctor w. w. T., b & GHalb .....s...5 ) 5
Franeonia, b IN G'arker1. DIS
Time-2o6l, 200. 2.063
PROFESSIONAL DRIVERS STA KE-
FINAL 2.15 CLASS. TROTTING-2 IN
5-TOTAL VALUE $56i3.
Annie Kohl, blk IN Carpenter. ] /
Queen Worthy, b m murphy. 3
Dofah Medium. blk IN eGeers). 3 2
Ernest Axtell, b 1IfalD 5 4
Victor star. b < tNaientine). ........4 70
Echomore, blk g KERR.
ime-208f.. 2.071, 2.077.
TR0TTiNG CHAMPIONSHIP = FREE
FOR-ALL-PURSE $500.
Billy Burke. br 6McDonald). ...1 /
Dude Arehdaie, blk IN tGeers) ..........2 ?
Hailworthy. b & CWfighD. ...............3 3
Brace Glrdle. b m fMurphy). ............4 4
Time-2.05, 2.04s.
2.12 CLASS. TROTTING-3 IN 5-PuRSE
5000
Shawbay, b Murray. I
Derby Boy, & tMcCarthy).....-.. )
Castle Dome, tpodge). 3
Pee Wee, b Z eGeers) ............-.....5 2
Queen Lake, b m fMurphyl..........4d DIS
Time-2.i21. 2.0S, 20Ii.
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Mr.. and Mrs. f. E. Locke of Maiden
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-09
WATERVILLE.

r. w. Plummer of Lewiston was a
Thursday visitor to Waterville.
DR.. and Mrs. r. C. Thayer will leave,
Friday, for visit to Niagara and New
York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-09

Stories Of Eye Witnesses.
Probably those who were nearest to
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BELFAST.

Continued from Page one.)
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PERIsHEs IN EXPLOSION.

lcontinued 'rom Page one.l
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-10-05
Paint and Not

Paint was never before so high as last
year and this; about $2.25 gallon De-
Voc and half-dollar less for trash.
What is trash?
1t looks like paint and pretends to be
paint, but isn't worth painting. II
costs painters day 's-work to put-on
a gallon of paint, good or bad; and q
painters day is So or 81.
Add that to the price of gallon.
That is the cost of gallon. Devoe is
S. or Sc gallon; and trash half-dollai
less.
But Devoe is all paint and more too,
you add oil to it; gallon is s or qts.
of perfect paint for the painters pot.
But trash is three-quarters two-t thirds
or half paint; you pay half-dollar less
for Observation-Disclosures
10 gallons Devoe is enough for the
average job; it takes Is to 20 gallons
of trash And the wear same way
Unfortunately, they look alike wher
first put-on.
Adv. DEVOE
Valley Drug Store sells it
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-10-05
Know 1t Well
Familiar Features Well Known ia
Hundreds of Colfax Citizens.

A familiar burden in many home,
The burden of bad back. -
A lame, weak or an aching back
Often tells you of kidney ills.
Doan's Kidney Pills are for weak
kidneys.
Here is good testimony to prove it.
o. w. Perkins, GOA Ave F, South
Crowley, La, says: 81 believe that ]
would have been unable to do anything
had it not been for Doan's Kidney Pills.
For long time my kidneys were dis
ordered, the kidney secretions being SO
frequent in passage as to oblige me to
arise many times during the night, thus
robbing me of my rest. / lost weight,
my flesh became fiabby and my health
was poor. Finding beneficial results
from the first box of Doan's Kidney
Pills, l continued to take this remedy
until all symptoms of kidney trouble
disappeared. Doan's Kidney Pills gave
me new life and | have not been as
well in years as am now"
For sale by ALL dealers Price Soc,
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, New York.
sole agents for the United States.
Remember the name-Doan' s-a
take no other. ADV.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-10-05

Mr.. J. w. Reynolds, president of the
Big Pine Lumber Co., spent Wednes-
day and Thursday of last week in Col
fax vicinity. While here he and Capt.
Teal made visit to their Glenco plan
tation, three miles south of Colfax,
which they bought last fall and have
been having cleared up and reclaimed,
and have made some extensive improve
ments on the place in the way of new
cabins, barns, etc. They made arrange
ments with Mr.. j. H. McNeely for an
inning at his gin at the earliest date
possible, to gin out at enc time not less
than fifty bales of cotton raised on the
Glenco plantation.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-10-05
MARRIED.

STROTHER -ZACHARY-At the
home of Mr. w. B. Strother, in the
town of Cd Rx, La, on Sunday Sept.
%, 1912, at $50 p. M, Mr.. Columbus
E. Strother and Miss Cinthy Zachary
were united in marriage, Rev. st. Clair
officiating.
The groom is brother of Mr.. w. B.
Strother, of the Peoples Cash Store,
and he and his bride are both from
Trout, La. They left the same night
for Trout, where they will make their
home.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-10-05

j. c. Ray, Winfield, Ala, says: my
father, 7. ]. Ray suffered with kidney
and bladder trouble so bad he had te
use catheter. Various kidney rem.
edies were tried without result, and
finally we gave him Foley Kidney Pills.
In three days he could pass some water
and on the fifth, no longer needed q
catheter. He continued to use Foley
Kidney Pills until entirely cured" j.
w. Duncan Co., Ltd. ADV.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-10-05

Mr.. I. B. Morgan, progressive hill
farmer of Grant parish, who was in
Colfax last Monday with load of fine
Dooley yam potatoes, which he sold
readily, told US he was discussing and
investigating the feasibility and prac.
ticability of buying an automobile run.
about wagon. About the next thing
we expect to see Mr.. Morgan roll into
town with that auto wagon at early
breakfast time.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-10-05

H. M. Beatty, Little Rock, Ark,
says: For the past two years | suf-
fered with kidney trouble, had severe
pains across my back and over my hips
that almost meant death to me at times.
/ used several well known kidney rem
edies, but got no relief until used Fol
ey Kidney Pills. These can truthful
ly say made me sound and well man. .
J. w. Duncan Co., Ltd. ADV.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-10-05
Early Closing of Colfax Postofiice.

We are notified by Postmaster Wells
that the money order window of the
Colfax -postoffice will be closed at 4 p.
m. sharp, every day. Also the gener-
al delivery window will be closed at
p. M, and no mail viii be delivered
after that hour.
If we understand the situation, all
matter put in the Office after 5 O'Clock
p. m. will be held over for "a hours and
mailed out the next day. In view of
the fact that nearly thousand people
in Colfax are connected with the mills,
and half of them cannot go to the post
office until after 6 O'Clock in the even
ing. This arrangement is unsatisfac-
tory, and the community should write
in request to the postoffice depart
ment to have the Office kept open I'M
til at least $50 in the evening.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-10-05
Notice of Final Proof.

u. s. Land Office, Baton Rouge, La, !
September Is, 1912. !
PROOF UNDER LAW UNDER WHICH EN-
TRY WAS MADE.
Notice is hereby given that Eliza NJ
Tracy, (Widow), of Zion, La, who on
July ~, 1907, made Homestead Entry,
mo- mo- IVY IVY ~ doS sS Sms 81 SET S o. SEa
9 north, range west, Louisiana Meri-
dian, has filed notice of intention to
make five year proof, TO establish
claim to the land above described. be-
fore Clerk of Court, at Colfax, La, on
the 5th day of November, 1912.
Claimant names as witnesses: Oar
McConathy, Eugene Maxely, James
Blackshier, JEFF Bankston, all of Zion,
La. JOHN F. NUT1cALL,
D .egister.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-10-05

F. A. Wootsey, breakman at Jack
sonville, Texas, says: 81 was down
with kidney trouble and rheumatism SC
bad l could hardly get up, and had back
ache all the time, and was almost tired
of living. saw ad ad of Foley Kidney
Pills and after taking one bottle | was
better, and when | had taken two more
l was thoroughly cured" j. w. Dun
can Co., Ltd ADV.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-10-05

VIM. A. Allen, Chacon, N. Mexico,
writes: my wife had cough that
nearly choked her to death, the worst
l ever saw. We tried everything we
could think of but did her no good. By
good luck | happened to get bottle OF
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound and
it helped her at once. 1t is the best
cough medicine / ever heard of" j.
w. Duncan Co., Ltd. ADV.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1912-10-05

Among the new residences in Colfax
about completed and nearing completion
are those of j. P. Sullivan, j. Q. Long,
p. A. Dean and Mrs. R. A. Strickland.
Also J. B. Roberts has had couple Of
new rooms added to his cottage, the
roof raised and galleries built nearly
all around it until it looks like an en-
tirely new building.