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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-09
GridirOn Club
ExplainsL Landslide
Of 1912 Election.

Washington, Dec S.-The landslide OF
1912; how it happened, and the futility
of AN attempt to re-organize the G. O.
P. on the old lines, were the themes
upon which played the wit and humor
of the Gridiron Club at the annual
fall dinner, Saturday night. Events of
political Importance and actions upon
which turned National issues were
treated in a spirity of levity and fun.
Underlying each jest. quib and skit
we're touches of human sympathy and
kindness for the victims of the No
vember avalance, as well as some bits
of homely advice and warning for the
vietors that kept everybody in good
hunlor
Not even his late political enemies
failed to welcome the pathetic tribute
to President Taft in the song rendered
by the Gridiron Quartet. appealing to
him. mot to forget us when you go
away" The President sat and listened
With the members of his cabinet scat
tered about the banquet hall.
The fun started early. 1t was dis
covered that the usually immaculate
hall was net as tidy as it should be.
and a White Wing" was sent about
gathering all sorts of litter. This turn
ed out to be Campaign Rubbish and
each find brought forth a ripple of APP
plause. He pulled out from the band
stand pair of moose horns, and the
club members tossed into his bag
some worn-out souvenirs of The cam
paign. Such We're the Last positive
predictions of Senator Dixon and
Charles D. Hilles'; THAT smile that
wouldn't GENE off,; the Bluff at big
business, .. KID by Bill Bryan; a
couple of old empty wallets, one mark
ed &C. F. r." and the other &c. w.
p" the peace treaties, the commerce
court and the 'hopes of Henry Cabot
Lodge fer the Craftsmanship of the for
eign relations committee"
Unlike other clubs. the Gridiron Club
initiates its members in public, and
this time it acquired two worthy young
journalists in novel fashion. Hobbling
into the hall on crutches, bandaged,
hats knocked in, and clothes dishev-
elled. came caricatures of President
Taft, Uncle joe Cannon, Mick"
Lergworth, Murray Crane and Repre-
sentatives Sulloway, Mckinley and
Dalzell. Some of the landsldes'' who
declared their purpose to reorganize
the Republican party, rallying around
the statee of Utah and Vermont.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-09

piled by the library of Clark universi-
ty and just issued for free distribu-
ton by the United States Bureau of
Education. Such topics of current in
terest as the Boy Scouts, Binet tests,
exceptional children, crime among
minors, infant mortality eugenics,
open-air schools. medical inspection.
sex education, and vocational training
are included in the titles listed.
unique feature of the "Dentsches
Haus" of Columbia University is the
library, which is unlike any other in
that it confines itself 30 current Ger
man literature since 1871. Director
Tombo is making the library of the
v';Haus" essentially ""e repository of
material of immediate interest" and
the result is a collection of books, ar
ticles, newspaper clippings and other
fugitive material that is not avail
able at any other library or univer-
Sity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-09
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

Canadian Pacific express train,
which left Montreal. Friday night. for
ST. John and Halifax, was wrecked
at Blair Siding, near Jackman The
passengers we've severely shaken up,
but none was injured. Several of the
coaches were derailed and traffic was
blocked for six hours.
The funeral of Joseph O'connor.
aged 10, who died of injuries received
while playing football, was held at
st. Mary's church, Biddeford, Satur-
day, and was attended by members
of ST. Mary's school. Rev. T. p. Line
han OBLIGATED and the bearers we're
Henry O'Connor, Henry Downing,
Francis Murphy Mathew Holland,
Carroll Mahoney and Paul Carey.
Charles Ross. about 80 years of
age of Chapel street Portland, was
found unconscious in his room, short
! ly before midnight, Saturday night.
as the result of inhaling Illuminating
| gas. Very little is known about the
man, although he has roomed for
some time with the family. Appar-
entity sober and Industrious man
there seems to be no reason why Ross
should desire to end his life.
The secondhand store of n Gold.
borg at Lewiston was broken into
1 Friday night, and two pairs of trousers
three watches and other small article.
stolen Entrance was gained through .
| window IN which the thief broke tht
glass. Saturday forenoon, Agent Chan
dler of the Grand Trunk station foune
! three odd shoes and pair of tn,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-09
HarrimanRailroad MergerDec
Has Terrorizing Effect on Market.

New York. Dec. S.-The disturbance
in las weeks stock market was most
largely The direct effect of the decis
ion of the supreme court, ordering the
dissolution Of the Hartman Railroad
merger. The decision, beyond its i'm
mediate bearing on the Hartman
merger, was regarded as broadening
the scope of the Sherman law by the
general principles enunciated. The def
milton of a dominant stock interest
to include in the give instance, hold
ing of less than an actual majority
seemed 20 threaten the legality of nu-
fnerous arrangements among rail-
roads. especially among the coalers. 1t
was plain, also, that confidence was
impaired in the ability of many Of the
industrial combinations to meet the
test of the Interpretation of the law
embodied in the decision.
As to the effect on the immediate de-
PENDANTS in the suit, 1t was urged that
the implied permission for Union Pa
cific TO retain Central Pacific allowed
the actual result sought in the original
purchase of the Southern Pacific. This
did not calm fears of harm to values
of The properties concerned from the
re adjustment of the relations which
would be forced.
TIE opinion that the merger decis-
ion was the prime factor in the stock
market disturbance was corroborated
by the fact that other influences which
have been most hurtful lately subsid-
I'd. The stringency in the money mar
kct relaxed and general feeling Of
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THE JACOBSON CASE.
CONTINUED from Page one.)

the elder Jacobson was killed. He
was there at O'Clock. when the wit
ness went to call him. Edgar said.
according to the witness, that he was
out late and did not retire until II
O'Clock, and when questioned as to
why he looked SO sober replied that
he was sleepy.
When the murdered man was miss
ed, that morning, Jepson asked the
son, he said, where he supposed his
father had gone. The reply, accord
ing to his testimony, was Il guess
we can get along without him.
Later after it became known that
jacobson was dead. the witness ex-
pressed his sympathy to the son.
Edgar replied" said the witness,
Yes, but you must remember his
debts
Jepson said he also talked with the
Rev. Charles Nelson Emelius, anoth-
er of the defendants, expressing sur
prise that jacobson had committed
suicide. Emelius, he said, replied, Il
did not have any respect for Jacob
son as he did not have any will pow
er, but | do respect the rest of the
family"
Several physicians testified at the
forenoon session that Jacobson could
not have fired bullets into his head
after the wounds in the chest had
been inflicted. An opinion to this eft
feet was given by Medical Examiner
S. w. Boone of Aroostook county, DR..
Francis c. Hill and DR.. Frank Kill
burn.
A skeleton was used by the physi-
clans in their Illustrations. The skull
of Jacobson introduced as an exhibit,
yesterday, was in the courtroom.
| Jacobson's collarbone was broken,
Iand DIR. A. ID. Sawyer testified that
| in his opinion this could not have re-
| suited from the bullets which entered
| the body. DIR. Victor z. Lagerson told
of taking bullet from the body and
delivering it to the sheriff. He iden-
| titled a bullet shown in court and
| shells found near the body.
Interest in the jacobson murder
! trial has extended across the Cana
| dian border and number of New
Brunswick residents have been among
the spectators. in the courtroom. When
the trial was resumed, Saturday. the
State had 20 witnesses waiting to sup
port it's charges.
Sixty-five witnesses have been sum
| moned by the defence.
Emelius has written brief sketch
OF his life. He was born on Min
nesota farm and began his church
career as a Lutheran missionary al
Oakland, Cal. He was stationed later
at Marshalltown, Ia; Boston and
Rochester. N. Y. He says that al
though he was licensed to preach he
was never ordained
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Navy Yard Workers
Under Civil Service.

Washington, Dec. S.-More than COCO
skilled workers in the navy yards
throughout the United States were, Sat-
urday, placed under the protection of
civil service by executive order of Pres
ident Taft.
The Presidents order was issued with
the approval of the Civil Service Com
mission, and in accordance with an opin-
ion by Attorney General Wickersham.
No navy yard employees below the grade
of skilled mechanics will be affected by
President Tafts order. A recent con-
ference of navy yard commandments rec
commended that the men be placed in the
classified service and that was approved
by Secretary Meyer.
Toolmakers. electricians stone cutters.
luachinists. masons, moulders ordnance
men, plumbers and others will be affected
by the order. Until eligible lists for the
new classifcations can be prepared, new
appointments. to such positions will be
made in the regular way.
Rules for covering the 20,000 men into
the classified service have been approved
by the secretary of the navy and Presi-
dent Taft, and will be made known to the
navy yard commandments shortly. 1t IS
said that the order will not displace any
employees.
There will be less reason and less in
centive for the use of political influence
by applicants civil service officials said.
Saturday. land the classification will
have salutary effect upon the en-
ployes who will feel secure in their po-
sitions 1t will be noted that the matter
.f hot md adu vi
ment continuously for four years. The
result is the emancipation from political
or personal coercion of the navy yard
people,
The order must become effective not
later than June 30 next. II affects all
navy yard employees except common la
borers. The present occupants of posi-
lions may be classified upon their efficien-
cy being certified by the various COM
mandants. or by being examined and
found qualified by the labor board. and
being recommended BY the commanding
officer under whom employed.
The new regulations, who are now pro-
mulgated by executive order, provide for
competitive examination and that dis
trict secretaries of the Civil Service Com
mission shall be members of the various
labor boards. They will afford employees
classified hereunder the protection of
the civil service act, of other statutes
relating to the classified service and of
the civil service rules.
President Taft's order will have the eff
feet. of giving the employees the status
they had from 1896 to 1909. The order
continues the merit system prescribed by
Congress in 1872, which was. with subse-
quent notifications. enforced in an ex-
ecutive order by President Cleveland in
1896.
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BELFAST.
Charles I hoInas Accident
ally Shoots Himself.
Primrose Chapter, 0. {. s.,
Elects Officers, Friday.
Firemen's Ball Given, Friday, a Mos
Enjoyable Social affair.

Belfast, Me-, Dec. S.--(SpeciaD. -
city from his home in East Belfast,
Saturday morning, was accidentally
shot by the discharge of his own gun,
which he was holding in front of him
While reaching down to pick up some
thing in the carriage, the gun went
off, the bullet entering his stomach.
He was brought to Belfast for medi-
cal treatment
Mrs. John Ferguson died, at $50 FRI
day night, at her home in Church
street, after a few hours illness, AL
though she. had been in frail health
for several years. On retiring, Fhurs-
day night Mrs. Ferguson seemed as
we'll as usual but in the night was
taken suddenly i'll. Her husband,
Capt John Ferguson, two daughters.
Mrs. James c. Durham and Miss
Louise Ferguson. and son, Alfred Fer
guson all of Belfast. survive
The following officers were elected,
Friday night at the annual meeting
of Primrose Chapter, o. E.. s.. Worthy
ildt1ol, 4hlo. iltttit
worthy patron, Charles r. Coombs;
associate matron, Mrs. Julia Vickery:
secretary, Miss Alberta Wadsworth,
treasurer, Miss E. Maude Barker;
conduetress, Mrs. Ella j. Woodcocl<;
associate conductress. Mrs. Lou Hills.
The other officers are appointive. The
installation will take place, in jan
uary.
MIR. and Mrs. Harry Hayford left,
Saturday morning, for Chicago. where
the former will have employment with
one of the big Western railroads, hav-
ing charge of one of the dining rooms
or dining cars.
The Firemen's ball given. Friday
might, by the Belfast Hook &c Lad
der Co. was a most enjoyable affair.
A large number of Camden young
people were in attendance. The grand
march was led by Chief S. S. l.. Shute
and lady. with q long line of fire lad
dies and ladies. Keyes furnished mu-
sic and Arey catered. There were Is
dances on the program.
Mrs. Lottie Edwards York gave
most enjoyable and entertaining rect
tai, Friday night. in the North church
parlors. giving several scenes from
Gene Stratton Porter's charming Irish
story. "Freekles."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-09

confidence grew up that a peaceful
settlement would be secured of the
Turkish problem. The Dec. / pay
ments and the issuance of the control
ler's bank call released large sums in
the market The renewal rate for call
loans. Monday, at 10 per cent. was the
highest since the latter part of 1907
but several millions of gold were pro-
cured in London on that day and the
rate declined from day to day for the
remainder of the week.
Evidently sharp discrimination was
exercised against some OF the greater
industrials as collected in loans. Ex-
tensiye new industrial issues have
been going on while new railroad is.
sues were scanty. Bankers seemed TO
have determined to restore the proper
ton of railroad to industrial collater-
al in leans which they We're in the
bavit of formerly exacting. No de-
cided easing of the money market is
looked for until the new year.
The direction of the Pujo commit :
tees attention to the stock market
loan practices and manipulation had
some part in the weeks disturbance.
Dividend action in several cases, last
week, proved disappointment to
speculative hopes and followed previ-
Gus advances in prices which appar-
emily were manipulative. Stock Ex-
change dealings in both stocks and
bonds for November were the small
est for that month since 1897. Seats on
the Exchange sold for s5S.o00. the low
est prices since the 1907 period.
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KENNEBEC.
CLINTON.

NORTH-Mrs. Nellie Hoxie is visit
ing her son, Ralph Hoxie, in Canaan.
Mr.. and Mrs Alvin Glidden of
Skowhegan have been visiting Mrs.
Glidden's aunt, Mrs. Clark Dixon
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Gowen eele-
brated the goth anniversary of their
marriage, Dec. g. There was a goodly
number in attendance. although the
travelling was very bad. After short
literary program came the wedding
ceremony, which was performed in a
pleasing manner by Rev. A. M. Cox.
After this was the presentation of
gifts by Marcellus Cain, responded to
by Rev. A. F. Cox in behalf of Mr.
and Mrs. Walter Gowen Mrs. ELLA
Kennedy made some very Interesting
remarks. A poem written for the occa-
sion by Miss Beulah Cox was recited
by her. A treat was then served, con-
sisting of candy, peanuts and apples.
after which the young people INDUCED
in games, the older ones in social con-
verse and music. At a late hour tn :
guests departed, wishing their host
and hostess many happy returns.
ALBION.
Lygonia Rebekah Lodge held. on
Thursday, Dec. 5, its annual fair. A
pleasant day, a good crowd, as wei!
as hard work and careful preparation
of the various committees, under the
direction of the noble grand, Mrs. c..
e. Wilson, combined to make this a
very successful and pleasant oeca
sion. The booths for the sale of the
various articles were well patronized.
In the afternoon, from to Z, the
supper tables came in for large
share of consideration. The drama,
.'Out In the Streets was given in
the evening, by local talent, to q
crowded house. The Lodge netted 1910
from the proceeds of the entertain
ment.
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WALDO.
PALERMO.

CENTER-S. f. Bowler president of
the Palermo Telephone Co, is survey
ing and making arrangements to ex-
tend the company's lines. Two pieces
will be built, this fall one from the
residence of J. A. Tibbett's at East
Palermo to /. Quiggs and one from
Greely's Corner to C. S. Leeman's.
j. w. Nortlirup and A. b. Tyler
went, Monday, to Augusta on business.
Dexter Turner is hauling his pota-
toes to the potato house at Palermo
station.
Supt. of Schools Mrs. Monte Gregoire
is out visiting the schools
1ngraham Turner who has been
boarding at Alongo Stevens, has gone
to Augusta. =
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DRESDEN.

The many friends of Charles w.
Sheldon of Bangor, formerly of
this town. will be pleased to learn
that Mr.. Sheldon has bought the drug
store, owned by Fred Call of Rock
land. Mr.. Sheldon moved his house,
hold furnishings there. last week.
Two cases of smallpox were report
ed. Sunday, at the south part of this
town. The sick ones are Alice Lilly
and Edward siegars. The other homes
that have been afflicted have heen
fumigated.
Miss Leila Call, who has been visit
ing friends in Woolwich. has returned
home.
The dance held at Pownalboro hall,
Thanksgiving evening. by the Seniors
of Bridge Academy was largely at
tended by out-of-town guests from
South Gardiner Richmond and Wis
casset. The class netted SIS.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. J, Patterson of
Richmond passed Thanksgiving at
Mrs. S. e. Sheldon's.
Lawrence Galian and Lloyd Ham of
Bates returned home, Monday, after
passing the Thanksgiving vacation
with their Parents.
Don Cate, Edwin Houdlette and
Winfield Mayors, students at Orono
returned, Monday, after pleasant
vacation at their homes here.
The Longfeliow school gave an en-
tertainment at the Town hall, Friday
evening. The program consisted Of
recitations, songs and dialogues. The
affair was in charge of Mamie Nc
Donald and the proceeds wer'
about 81,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-09
Shipping News.

Boston, Dec S.-Arrived: Sehooners
Silver Star (Br). Maitland. N. s.;
Flora NJ. (Br). Windsor, N. s.; John
"A. Beeckerman. Herbert NJ. Rogers,
Mt. Desert, Me.
Portland. Me-. Dec. s.-Arrived:
Steamer Teutonic (Br), Liverpool via
Halifax. Schooners Alice NJ Law
renee, Baltimore: Annie Gus, Lynn,
Normandy, Stockton Springs for New
York. Harriet II. Beacham, Bangor
for do; Metinic, Maitland, N. s., for
do: William Cobb. Calais for do; Lot
tie Russell. do for do; Roger Drury,
New York for Calais.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-09
Knox Pomona.

The next meeting of Knox Pomona
Grange will be held with White Oah
Grange, North Warren, Saturday, Dec
H. The following program has beer
arranged, beginning promptly at II
o'clock: Address of welcome. l.. I
Mank, w. M; response, Charles Lucas
of Union; recitation, Flora Robinson;
recitation, Gladys Merry; song by the
Grange; address, Albert X. Gardner
paper, Clara Light; reading, Nettie
Copeland; defamation, n. G. Starrett
song, guitar accompaniment Mrs. Tlft
Christianson; recitation, Florence Fland.
ers; reading, Mabel Fuller, W. S. of w
O. G.; reading, Winnie Winslow; song
Lena Webb; recitation. Marion Copeland
question, ITO What Extent Should the
Grange Take Part in Politics?" discussed
by A. p Starrett, c. A. Webb. Ralpt
Sayward, L. 1. Mank, Jesse Overlook
Walter Aver and Charles Lucas.
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the sermon. Saturday night, was
preached by Hiram Main.
The steamship Laurentic sailed
from Portland, Saturday for Liver
pool and will touch at Halifax. She
had 500 passengers and will receive
about 300 more at the Nova Scotia
port. She took out $4,000 barrels OF
apples, 5000 bushels of wheat, zoe tons
of paper, $50 tons of flour, 1000 boxes
of cheese, 40 cars of meats and 10
cars of general freight, making a full
cargo. Most of the passengers will
return after the holidays. The steam
ship Ausonia sailed, Saturday noon,
for London with about 400 passen-
gers and a cargo in part consisting of
10000 bushels of wheat 5000 box
ers of cheese, 25 cars of general
freight, 500 barrels of apples and IL
ears of meats. The wheat reserve in
the elevators is now more than 1,00o,-
600 bushels.
In spite of the fact that more than "a
year will pass before there will be a
vacancy in the Damariscotta post Of
flee, there are two Democratic aspirants
for the postmastership to succeed Ed
win E. Metealf They are William q.
Hodgkins and George H. Weeks. The
compensation amounts to $500 and the
Office is one of the best plums under
federal patronage in Lincoln county.
Mr.. Hodgkins is an time Demo-
erat Four years ago he defeated Frank
Dodge of Newcastle for representative,
and two years ago defeated Nathaniel
j. Hanna of New Harbor. now a can
didate for the State commissioner of
sea and shore fisheries. Mr. Weeks has
also been n lifelong Democrat and for
several years served on the board of
splectmnn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-09
THE FRESH AIR CURE
Is Sound and Logical.

Both by day and by night it is nee
essary to have enough oxygen frorh
fresh air to keep the blood pure and in
best condition to repair waste and 50
maintain life. If confined by day.
sleep in open air at night well pro-
tected of course by suitable clothing.
II the liver or bowels become slug
gish take proper dose of Il. F." AL
woods Medicine occasionally to pre-
vent congestion. II is a safe old fam
lily remedy.
Il have used Il. f. Atwood's Medi-
cine with most excellent results and DE-
most heartily recommend them. fee
sure that the l. F. Atwoods Medi-
cine is very beneficial in cases of Dys-
pepsia, Headache. and vomiting
Mrs. Minnie II. Packard.
Monmouth, Me
IS cents at all dealers.
T.. r." MEDICINE CO. Portland
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Monmouth Grange.

Monmouth Grange held day meeting,
Wednesday, Dec. 4. for the election OF
officers for the following year, which le-
suited as follows: Master C. w. Cook;
overseer, S. II. Dean: lecturer, Mrs. An
ME Bates; steward Merton Leech. AS
sistant steward Charles Berry; chaplain
Rev. G. L. Whidden; treasurer, M. Nj,
Richardson; secretary, Mrs. Carrie Dean,
gatekeeper, Arthur Sanders; Pomona,
Mrs. Mabel Cook, Ceres, Mrs. Grace
Kimball; Flora, Mrs. Annie Whitehouse;
lady assistant steward, Mrs. Sybil Berry
worthy master-elect is to act as dele
gate to the State Grange. II. L. Bates
was chosen as alternate.
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Sidney Grange.

The following officers We're elected,
Thursday evening. Dec. 5, for the en-
suing year, by Sidney Grange: Mas
ter, Charles S. Taylor; overseer, Guy
III. Lyon lecturer. T. W. Longley,
steward. Weston Taylor; assistant
steward, Clyde H. Lyon; chaplain.
Miss Helen Graves; treasurer, James
H. Bean; secretary, Mrs. Maude N.
Taylor; gate keeper, James H. Trask;
Ceres. Mrs. Effie Field; Pomona, Mrs.
Ora Field; Flora, Mrs. Belle Swift;
lady assistant steward, Miss Amanda
Swift.
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Hone GRANGE.

A very pleasant evening was passed
at Hope Grange, Saturday. Nov. so
The hall prettlly decorated with flags,
evergreens and American holly, sugges-
tive of holiday festivities. An interesting
program was presented by Mrs. Morse,
the energetic lecturer of last year: Piano
solo, Mary d. Payson: reading. Mrs
Julia Harvard; song, Alberta Thompson;
piano solo, Doris Allen; recitation, Jen.
ME Hall; dialogue. 1.-The True Thanks
giving; harmonica solos, Frank M. Pay
son; monologue. 'Mirandy on Woman $
Proposing" Mrs. Morse.