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Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-18

small white eggs in a year. From her are de-
rived all Of the main varieties OF chickens
known to-day, some OF them Of giant size. The
weight Of the animal. the size of the egg, and
the number Of eggs laid have all been multiplied
by six.
To show how easily the farmer may aug
ment his egg output by such means, a recent
bulletin issued by the Department Of Agriculture
speaks Of the work done by Twenty-Five pullets
Matched last April at the Maine experiment sta
ton and picked out from among their sisters
for no reason except that they were first to
show signs of laying or wanting to lay. They
were chosen because their combs were red, or
because they prated in everyday hen language
about the work they were soon going 10 do"
Accordingly, they were carried to the laying
house. marked with metal leg bands. each bear
ing a small tag with a number, and so placed
as to have access to the trap" nests
Now mark the results. The poorest layer Of
the lot laid 1877 eggs the first season; eighteen
laid more than 160 eggs, and eight laid 0Uer 200
egcS-the average OF the flock for the twelve
months being $50 eggs. In other words, the
flock contained no poor layers, but phenomenal
number Of high layers.
This is a method which, obviously, any
farmer can adopt for his own purposes.
There seems to be q relation between the
shape Of hen and her laying power. The ex-
perts have been trying to get at this with
scientific accuracy through the employment Of
the camera, photographing large numbers OF
fowls from different points Of view Up 20 date,
however, the work has not progressed far
enough to yield any very definite results.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-18
By GERTRUDE CLANCY

I'VE hardly got back my breath. feel as though my
/ old world had been shattered and had risen
= some aeroplane into undreamed Of heights. and I'll
tell all Of you who read this that I'm dizzy.
week ago a waitress at eight dollars week
at chIlds restaurant To-day am a vaudeville star.
very short time ago / earned eight dollars n week
and worked twelve hours day Now sing for twenty
minutes and earn $500 week. I'm Cinderella her,
self was no more dazed nor humble nor beautifully
grateful
am Irish giri>I am from that land where every.
body sings The Irish sing a matter OF course. not
as matter Of art My father died when was small
girl My mother left with n little money but a
large family among whom to distribute H. and ever
since can remember had the idea that when grew
up would go to America and earn my own living.
/ came over three and half years ago tried DIFF
ferent kinds OF work and made little Roadway.
The hardships told upon me and became very III.
When recovered had not a dollar in the world.
went to Childs' and got work q waitress at eight
dollars week The tips got helped little. waited
on about two hundred persons day. and got from
two to four dollars a week in tips.
One day slim, blond young chap came in and sat
at my table He didn't look at the bill Of fare offered
him, but said Wheat cakes and coffee Then he looked
up at the ceiling and began hummng an old Irish ballad
The Dawning Of the Day" He got the melody wrong
and before knew IT said -sir it goes this way, and
hummed It correctly.
He looked up at me and my heart stopped beating
his face had no expression, and feared he angry
at my holiness and might report That wonid have
been dreadful. for the rule is to speak to a
customer except TO ash him his order answer ques
tons. But he only said: Hum that again" | did so
while gathering up dishes at his right that
the headwaitef wouldn't notice He said: You've a
good voice." and fell to work on his pancakes.
few days later he came In again and sat my table
again. He said: You've good voice. Did you ever
think Of going the stage?" answered mo- and he
ate his pancakes and drank his coffee and left
The next time be came In be brought with him q
lovely woman They talked to me about my voice and
asked me II would come to her apartment and sing
for them Miss Sophy Barnard introduced herself and
told me the man whose singing had criticised was
Raymond Hitchcock.
After hearing sing they told me ought to 90 On
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-18

K ToBooY knows Just where luck 10 going to find
IN them Maybe Its right around the next cor
ner. Luek's a funny thing. II never minds
where II has to 90 when II makes up lts mind to
90 there And tie bound to appear sooner or later
30 be cheerful .
Here are two little stories Of how luck recently
came Into restaurant and nlckeiodeon. In one u
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-18

Fortunate MIR.
Caesare Nesi
Just As He
w as When
Singing "Her
Hair May Come
From China,
But She's All
the World to
Me"
at $18 per.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-05

Huntington. n. Y. Sept. 4.-The
Royal Motor Yacht Club of England.
today. lifted the Harmsworth trophy.
In the most spectacular race since the
Americans brought the trophy across
the Atlantic. five years ago, the Brit
ish- built Hydroplane Maple Leaf "
won the deciding race of the series
on Huntington Bay. this afternoon.
She covered the 30-mile course in
AZ minutes, 46 seconds, defeating the
only American entry then running,
Baby Reliance III. by l minute, 5
seconds. Another of the American
defenders, the 32-foot Ankle Deep. led
the race by about half a mile for %
miles. when, in sight of the goal the
propeller snapped off The remaining
pair furnished an exciting race, but
the American hopes were severely set
back by Ankle Deep's mishap and
when the Maple Leaf finally scored
her triumph. the second in successive
days, it was a stunning blow to .the
American enthusiasts. Sportsmanship
asserted itself. however and the Brit
ish victor. her crew and owner, were
given a lusty ovation by those aboard
countless yachts assembled near the
finish.
MIR. Edgar was overjoyed at his sue
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-05

White River Junction VT, Sept. A.
The full report of the haloting in yes
terday's state election in Vermont was
| compiled, late today without altering
to any material degree the noteworthy
| success of the Progressive movement
| the marked Increase in the in'''',--
The unofficial total vote of the state
for Governor reached 65.033, the larg-
est in a state election in Presiden-
tial year since 1904.
There was no election by the peo-
pie, but sufficient number of Re-
publican members of the Legislature
were chosen either yesterday or at
the hye elections, today, to insure the
seating of Alton NJ. Fletcher of Cav
endish, in October, as we'll as the re-
mainder of the Republican State
ticket The total vote of the state for
all five candidates was as follows:
Alton NJ. Fletcher of Cavendish, R),
IS, 259; Harlan b. Howe of st. Johns
bUry, Cd, 2o,350; Rev. Frazer Metz
ger of Randolph. ProgD, 15,S0O; Glenn
ent F. Smith of Morrisville, Prob).
1443; Fred w. Suftor of Barre, (Soc),
1851.
A number of the small towns where
there was no election for member of
the Legislature. yesterday, were still
balloting, at late hour tonight
through the inability of a majority of
the voters to agree on candidate.
1t will be some days before the exact
makeup of the Legislature is known,
but estimates made, last night. of So
Republican majority on joint ballot
for Governor were not altered by adj
ditional returns, today
The Republicans reelected both
their congressman. Frank L. Greene
of ST Adams and Frank Plumley of
Northfeld They carried II of the IA
counties and 1s7 of the 246 cities and
towns. Their party majority of 26,s17
four years ago and of 1873 two years
ago dwindled to a plurality of 1909.
the smallest margin that a Republican
candidate ever secured in a Presiden-
tial year in the history of the state.
The Democrats carried two counties
and 20 towns, and ran up the largest
total since 1880.
The Progressives carried one county
and Il towns.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-05
Already for the Bull Moose
Convention in New York.

Syracuse, n. Y. Sept. with the
coming of the delegates to the first
State convention of the Progressive
party, which is to assemble here, to-
morrow. the word went forth, to-
night, from those active in building
up the new party organization, that
the problem of naming a state ticket,
was to be left entirely to the dele
gates.
This is to be an Embossed conven-
ton" Chairman Hotchkiss told the
arriving delegates, tonight. This at
titude was reflected by friends of
Comptroller William A. Prendergast
of New York, who, though they Were
anxious to see the comptroller nomi-
mated, let it become known they will
do nothing to bring about his being
placed at the head of the ticket.
Former Lieut.. Governor Woodruff
said. tonight: Il think Mr.. Prender-
CAST should be nominated and my un-
Outstanding is that Col. Roosevelt also
thinks So"
From the melting pot of many ideas
and issues there was moulded, today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-05

wages and better working conditions
for hotel employees among the Boston
hotels by labor union officials was ad
vanced, Wednesday. by the agree
ment of a leading Back Bay hotel to
grant ID per cent. increase in wages.
a 10 per cent. increase will go into
effect at once and 5 per cent. will be
added. Oct. 1, while other concessions
were made by the hotel management.
One Washington street house signed
an agreement. Wednesday, while the
employees were holding themselves in
ateiy
Richard Lahey, IS, residing at Far
ley street, Lawrence. Tuesday jumped
into the South canal, near the paper
mill. and was rescued by men at a rail-
road crossing near He was taken to his
home and later removed to the police
station for safekeeping. Lahey had been
sick and it is said acting strangely for
a week-or two. When he left his home
about dark he told his wife he INTENDED
to do away with himself She notified
the police and Officers Duhamel and
Richardson went to the scene. They fol
lowed the canal to the spot where he
had been rescued, arriving just as he
was taken from the water. He had tied
a rope around his legs before throwing
himself into the canal. Lahey was ex.
amined by physicians, Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-05

a party platform by the resolutions
committee that will be submitted to
the conventions for ratification. The
principles as enunciated in the original
draft made public, yesterday, have
been expressed in sharper and more
concise form.
Former State Senator Frederick M.
Davenport was agreed upon. tonight,
as temporary chairman of the con-
vention. Mr.. Davenport is expected 10
sound the Keynote speech of the Pro-
gressive campaign in New York.
The state committee met, tonight.
and organized, naming William II.
Hotchkiss as chairman.
There was talk, tonight. that many
of the upstate delegates would insist
that man from either the middle
or northern tiers be chosen as the
state standard bearer and that if nee :
essary they would seize upon the
present sentiment for Chairman
Hotchiiiss was the designer of bring
ing about stampede for him.
Dean Cook Of ST Lawrence Univer-
sity will in all probability be the
nominee for lieutenant governor,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-05
rr Foster took up the untitled pledges

Mr.. Foster took up the untitled pledges
of the Democratic administration and
also dealt with the blghting effect which
Canadian reciprocity would have upon
the Maine farmers. He spoke of the
strong attitude which Hon. Edwin c.
Burleigh the Republican candidate for
United States senator, had taken against
the reciprocity agreement and urged
those present to send Republican to
the state Legislature who would vote
for Mr.. Burleigh for United States SEN
ator
Judge Cook ably discussed the financial
issue and effectually disposed of the half
truths of the Democratic campaign doc
uments. He also touched upon the bal
lot printing scandal, in which the Dem
ocratic secretary of State had ordered
more ballots printed than the law re-
quired and for which the Waterville Sen
tinel Publishing Co had charged at ex-
cessive rates.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-05
Republican Raj
ly,Friday Night,

A rare Republican event is promised
for Friday evening when the Haines Club
of this. city will attend the Augusta Re-
publican event at the invitation of the
Augusta Republicans. The members of
the club will leave this city at $50 p
M. on special electric cars, accompanied
by the Watervile Military Band. Arriv-
ing in Augusta, they Will participate in
the parade there and will then march
to the hail. where they will be the guests
of the Republican Club
The committee in charge of the event
is composed of Frank Redington, Colby
Getchel, Charles W. Atchley, Lewis G..
Whpple and DIR. J. F. Hill.
Officers of the Haines Club are: Pres
ident. DIR. j. Il. Hill; vice presidents, DR..
Luther G. Bunker, Frank Redington. II.
b. Holland. ]. A. Dawson, j. E. Nelson;
executive committee, Clarence A. Leigh
ton, Wilmington T. Reynolds. William II,
Stobie. Emery Cook, Clyde Charles.
Archie Towle, Fl. w. Mitchell. A. F.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-05
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

A FIVE passenger automobile, owned
and driven by Fred Couture, skidded
while turning the corner of Hanover
street. Manchester, Tuesday after
noon, and both wheels on the right
side were smashed as the car struck
heavily against an iron post. No in
jury hefell the driver.
Lewis f. Watkins of Bridgewater,
Mass, was sentenced. Tuesday, to one
year in the house of correction for
neglecting his four children. They
were found in a starving condition in
their home two weeks ago, and taken
in charge by the State board of char
ity.
1t is officially announced that the
total deaths from the explosion of fire
damp, Tuesday, in the Clarence pit
near Bruay, France, number 60.
These include several miners who died
after being brought to the surface.
Most o. the bodies were SO mangled
as to be unrecognizable.
About Z, Tuesday night, Edmund Lo-
ranger aged 49, lodger in the house IS
Union Park street, South End, attempted
to end his life by gas poisoning. He
who traced the odor of gas to his room.
One gas Jet was found open and he was
lying on the bed unconscious. He was
taken to The City hospital where mis-
name was placed on the dangerous list
The union carpenters and joiners OF
Portsmouth, n. H., though working
under "a union wage schedule, have
handed out a surprise to the master
builders. They have notified the
builders that they will hereafter re-
fuse. to recognize the open shop and
on and after Sept. draw the line on
working with non union men.
BY the terms of the will of Cyprian
S. Brainard Jr., former New York
business man., who died recently, the
Yale Medical school will receive $685.
600. A number of other public be.
quests are made, including one of $1o,-
u
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-05

600 as an endowment fund to the
Brainard Memorial library, which he
gave to the town of Haddam. Conn.
few years ago.
Alderman Thomas Gilman, presi-
dent of the Detroit, Mich. common
council, and Alderman Louis Tossy
recently bound over to the recorder S
court to stand trial on charges of
bribery. We're arraigned, Wednesday
Each furnished bail and the trial
dates will be set later. Alderman 0s-
trowski was also scheduled for ar
raignment, but failed to appear
through "a misunderstanding, his at
torney said. His case was continued
until Thursday.
Fully 1000 persons are hunting
homes as the result of the fire which
destroyed $50 buildings in Ocean Park
Los Angeles, Cal. Tuesday night.
causing a loss estimated at 50, 500, 900
with insurance of only 10 per cent
So far as known only one man lost
his life The burned area extends
from RAYMOND avenue on the north
side to Ozone avenue on the south, a
distance OF seven blocks, and from
the Ocean west to midway between
the speedway and trolley way on the
east, and everything was wiped out.
An inward bound Dudley street car left
the rails on Washington street, near Cas-
tie street, Tuesday afternoon, and struck
Mrs. Jennie CASHIER, 26 years old, of 2oS
Harrison. avenue, who claims that she
was standing on the sidewalk at the
time The car WAS in charge of Motor
man James Kelley and Conductor Abb
barzina Talbot, and was proceeding to
the North station at fair rate OF
speed Miss Edith Temple of Canton
place was also slightly injured. and Miss
Nellie Dooner of Norfolk street, RoX-
bury, was bruised and cut.
Judge James L. Martin, who is pre-
siding at the Hatters trial in the
United States court at Hartford. CT,
returned from Vermont, where he
voted in the state election, Tuesday
morning, and the suit was resumed
at O'Clock Tuesday afternoon. The
case has reached the reading stage,
the chief duty of the jury being to
listen to the records of the American
Federation of Labor and other indus
trial organizations which the plain
| tbs allege were part of the movement
to bring about the unionizing of the
| factory of D. f. Loewe & Co. of Dan
bury. Damages amounting to $S0,oO(
are asked.
The campaign for the increase OF
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-05
Progressives
Meet at Ohio.

Columbus. Ohio, Sept. 4.-The Pro-
gressive party in Ohio completed its
organization and began it's first State
convention here today. Tonight. the
newly created state committees held
their first meetings and, tomorrow
morning, the Satte convention will
adopt it's platform, nominate full
state ticket and begin the campaign
for the November election.
Walter F. Brown was elected chair
man of the new state central com
mittee and |. III. Foster of Athens.
secretary. Sherman a Eagle of Gal
lipols was elected vice chairman.
The same offices were held by the
same men on the Republican State
Central Committee before the Roose-
Welt members withdrew
Although it is generally conceded,
tonight, that Arthur l.. Garford of
Elyrfa will be the nominee for Gov
ernor, no one is able accurately to
outline the rest of the ticket. Lead
ers of the Progressive movement are
said to be encouraging the presenta-
ton of many names. including, it is
said. those of several who have here
tofore been affiliated with the Demo-
cratic party.
James r. Garfield, secretary of the
interior. during the Roosevelt adj
ministration, delivered the keynote
speech. The Democratic party. he
declared. is under the control of the
same men dominating the Republican
party. adding that THE high char
acter of it's candidate for President
does not outweigh the bad character
of the party leaders, who do and will
guide its action"
Mr. Garfield called attention to the
victory of the initiative and referen-
dunn. statewide primary and judicial
reform in the constitutional election.
declaring it indicated future victory
for the Progressive party, which he
declared had incorporated these fea-
lures in its national platform.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-05
Rarmsworth Trophy Won by
English Boat Maple Leaf.

cess and predicted the British would
now hold the trophy for years against
. the challengers, who would have to
race for it in British waters. His boat
is one of 700 horsepower, and when
he arrived with it recently, he re-
marked that it was "a fast boat" Aft
er she had raced around the course,
today more than a full minute faster
than it was ever covered before, he
claimed the boat to be THE fastest
in the world Her speed. today, was
at the rate of 1858 knots, or 1898
statute miles an hour.
The Ankle Deep. before her mishap.
had maintained a speed of 4129 miles.
Summary:
Elapsed time of each lap of u miles
was:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-05
Congress Of Applied Chemistry
Opened in Washington, Sept. 4.

although all branches of science mad
gone ahead rapidly in the last years
he felt that none had shown greater
importance than chemistry.
Sir William Ramsay of England
Or. Jcl1ichiro Emori of Japan; Prof
Walden of Russia; Commanditore Ola
come ciafnician of Italy: Drs-4Sapnlfff
F'vsida Of 4oon, President Taft dis
cussed the great Importance of chem
ical researches and its value to the
world. and he dwelt particularly upon
a discussion Of the patent question
OBSERVING that there is greater room
for Improvement in the United State
patent office.
1T would be WELL" he said, "if
more value could inhere in the issuing
of a patent as an evidence Of real
property. Now, however, until pat
ent has been fought through the
courts people do not seem to regard
il as Of "a great deal of monopoly
value
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-05
WOMAN SUFFRAGE KILLED.
Ohio Votes on Amendments and Carry
All Except That.

Columbus, Ohio, Sept. 4-Addition-
al returns from yesterdays vote on
the AZ proposed amendments to the
state constitution confirm the early
indications that all of the amendments
except women's suffrage have carried
The rural counties, which were ex-
peeted to reduce the matorities of
some of the amendments, served only
to pile up the votes in their favor,
while each succeeding precinct show
ed suffrage defeated by larger vote.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-05
ROOSEVELT WINS IN CALIFORNIA

Return f rshcisco. Sept. Returns,
today. from yesterdays primary cleo
ton made it plain that by petition on
~, can Taft electors find place on the
Republican ticket at the Presidential
election. this fall.
The decisive manner in which Roose-
welt and johnson swept the state for
the second time this year, made it
certain that the nominating conven-
ton to lie held in Sacramento, this
month. would return electors pledged
to Roosevelt as the Republican cleo
tors of California.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-05
Berry Staples.

Robert Stanwood Berry of Brunswick
and Miss Ella Mary Staples of Gardner
were married, at O'Clock Wednesday
evening, by Rev II. E. Dunnack, at the
parsonage on Green street. The best
man was Arthur Stanwood and the
bridesmaid was Miss Cordela B. Cald
well. a reception was rendered the
couple, later in the evening, at the home
of the brides parents, Mr., and Mrs. c.
III. Cook, Lincoln street, Gardiner The
couple will have their wedding trip to
New Hampshire.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-05
GiIman-D Davis.

The marriage of Miss zette A. Da
Wis and Waiter p. Gilman, bottg4of
Waterville. took place. Wednesday
morning, at the Baptist parsonage.
The officiating clergyman was Rev. E..
C. Whitemore. pastor of the First
Baptist church. The young people
We're accompanied by a number of in
innate friends. who witnessed the
ceremony. After visit to some of
Names lakes, they will return to
Waterville. Yhere they viii reside at
3S1a Elm street The groom is an en-
ployee of the Hathaway Shirt Co. and
his bride, who is the daughter Of the
late s. oowe Davis. has many friends
in this city and vicinity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-05
Cook and Fisher
At Riverside.

Riverside, Me-. Sept. 4-tSpeciaD.-
Good Templars hall was we'll filed
Wednesday evening. with those who
gathered to hear State political issues
discussed by Judge Harold f. Cook of
Gardiner, the Republican candidate for
judge of probate, and Herbert E. Foster
of Winthrop. Harry p. Hawes chairman
of the Republican town committee of
Vassalboro, presided.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-05
SUFFRAGETTES FAIL
In Attempt to Get 100000 Sisners to
Equal Suffrage Petition.

Chicago, Sept. Am attempt to
gain 100000 signers to a petition that
a proposition to grant equal suffrage
under the public policy act be sub
mitted to the voters of Illinois ON the
November ballot has failed. Tuesday.
was the last day on which signatures
could be handed in in time to be pre-
scented to the secretary of state, Fri
day. Approximately 10000 names were
lacking.