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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-15

Sanford expects special town ipeet-
ing to be called by the selectnen il ac-
cordance With petition now Being
circulated by citizens who oppose the
installation of a garbage destroying
plant for which $1,000 was. voted IL the
ANNUAL town meeting March 1ss The
petitioners hope to have the appropri-
alton rescinded and argue that tlie in
itial cost of the plant will be small
compared to the cost of labor and%oth-
er items of maintenance. On the pther
hand those favoring the plant Claim
that it will cost no more to operate
than it would cost to Keep a public
dump in order. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-15

VIII ever remind us Of one of Gods
noblest. Clara Barton, who gave her
life to making heavy burdens easier
to bear.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-15

ter. Mrs. G. c. Richards. &.
Miss Jennie Lane Of Kenrs HiA was
the guest of Mr. and Mrs. c. M.
Stevens. Thursday. &TA
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-15

I The chances are that every amateur
gardiner this year will plant enough
potatoes for home consumption
Portland Express.
Wisconsin voters like socialism in
the abstract much better than in the
concrete. They indorsed La Toilette
overwhelmingly and overthrow Seidel
| in the same generous way.-kansas
City Journal.
Prof Torrey of Yale has been tell
ing the members of the American Or
iental Society that the Bible is full of
puns. and he proved his points with "a
series of examples OF plays upon
words, taking, his illustration from the
book of Isaiah. 1t will do you no
harm to read the book of Isaiah. to
see if you can find the puns.-Boston
Globe.
Governor Wilson. who has been ac-
cused on some hands of writing SUR
ringlys of our immigrant population,
has set himself Alright with the alien
born Speaking in Chicago, the
statesman paid tribute to the Irish
Americans, the COMMUNICATIONS.
the jewish Americans and the Polish
Americans. especially commencing
Pulaski Kosciusko and John Sobieski.
1t turns out that Governor Wilson
loves the entire universe, including
"Bathhouse John" Coughin. "Hinky
Dink" Kenna and Mike the Bite. -
New York Telegram. i,g
Governor Plaisted, in his attempts
to justify the calling of the recent
special session of the Legislature
places himself in a position similar
to that of the negro in a current tale
of travel in the South. At station
where the locomotive stopped to take
water, this negro went through the
train, calling: Here's your nice fried
chicken, all hot, Seventy-five cents,
for nice fried chicken Uncle" said
Il passenger where did you get that
chicken" At first the negro paid no
attention to the question, but on his
return trip he stopped at the seat of
the man who had asked the question
and whispered: Are you from the
NORTH" yes" was the reply. Am
YOU a friend of the colored man. he
asked. II am" said the man. We'll,
then" said the negro. don't you neb-
Der ask me whar l got dat chicken"
--Biddeford Journal.
The esteemed able. sparkling Lew
iston Sun never tires of the atfirma-
ton, cit is immoral for any citizen
to stand for State wide prohibition
unless he is himself a total abstainer.
Why not. then, require that the con-
tingent standing for the unrestricted
traffic license, etc, enroll as either
habitual or occasional drinkers?-
Rridgton News
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-15
Voices Of the Press.

The chances are that every amateur
gardiner this year will plant enough
potatoes for home consumption
Portland Express.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-15

Wisconsin voters like socialism in
the abstract much better than in the
concrete. They indorsed La Toilette
overwhelmingly and overthrow Seidel
in the same generous way.-kansas
CITY Journal
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-15
AUGUSTA LODGE DIRECTORY

TRINITY coMMANDERY, NO. 7. x.
T. Stated conclave at Masonic Temple,
Friday. April 49, at 7.S0 f. Nj. All So
journing fraters are cordially invited.
l.. ELWOOD JONES, r. c.
THoS. II. BODICE. Recorder.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-15
cALANTHE LODGE. NO. So, X. p.

. e U. n.
Regular convention at O'Clock every
Wednesday evening
Work in rank OF knight, April 10. Re-
freshmentS '4
DANIEL ID. BUSH G. Ga
GEO. L. FRYE, *. of II. and s.
mon tu- Wed,t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-15

The Portland Society of Art has vo-
ted to affiliate with the American Civ
ic Association of Washington. D. c..
which has for its object the extension
of parks and places of recreation, the
abatement of public nuisances such
as unnecessary poles and signs. and
several other movements of civic bet
terment to communities.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-21

Here is 4 pretty frock Of plain
and eyeiet embroidered linen. The
skirt shows the side and back three
quarter length cores. furnished with
deep tuck like hem. Stimulating a
tunIC. The bodice. which opens in
the back. is OF embroidery. showing
/. side sections and part OF the
sleeves Of plain linen
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-21
A DUEL IN BALLOONS.
Curious kcrisi Battle Fought by Two
Frrnchmen In 1903.


In this day of the development in
aeronautics il may be interesting tc
recall the first duel that was ever
fought in the air. Ii took place in
1908 and, as might have been ex-
pected. occurred in France. NJ. de
Graudpre and NJ. lie Pique had a quar-
rel arising out Of jealousy concerning
lady engaged IN the Imperial Opera.
They agreed to fight a duel to settle
their respective claims, and in order
that the heat Of angry passion should
not interfere with the polished ele-
CEnce of the proceeding they postponed
the duel for month. the lady agree
ing to UcSTOw her smiles on the sur
yivor. The duelists were TO fight in
: Ike air.
Two balloons were constructed ex-
nctly alike. On tn day of the duel
DE Grandpre and his second entered
the car Of one balloon. lie PiQue and
his second the other. This was in the
garden OF the Tuilerles. amid a big
crowd of spectators. The men were
to fire. not ut each other, but at each
others balloon. in order to bring them
down by the escape Of gas. AS pis-
tolls would hardly have served for this
purpose. each aeronaut took b!under.
buSs in his car.
At given signal the ropes holding
the balloons were cut. and up they
went into the air. The wind was
nearly moderate and kept the balloons
/ ia their respective positions. about
eighty yards apart. When about ha!!
mile up in the mir the precOncerted
! signal for firing was given. NJ. IL
/ Pique fired. bur missed. NJ. de Grand
pre- fired and sent ball through Le
/ PjgueS balloon. The balloon collapsed
/ the car descended with frightful rapid
T ity. and Ic Pique and his second were
dashed to pieces.
De Graudpre continued his ascent
and terminated his aerial voyage at {
/ distance of seven leagues from Paris
/ History does not state whether he wa'
rewarded by the hand Of the lady TO
whose sake the duel had been fought
New York Herald.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-21
IGNORANCE CAUSES
WHOLESALE DEATHS
Statement. of Scientist Pointed
to IN Connection with Plant
Juice" Campaign in Rock
Island.

'Tw enty-hye per cent OF our eGu-
Gated people die because of iguoT-
.r.e, is the recent statement of !
Eurcd scientist. Although paradox
caL the truth of this is significant, es-
peeiany with respect to those who
live IN cities.
Rock Island may be taken as an
apt illustration that will apply to
American cities in general. where
there Is a constant hustle and strife
To- earn living. TO make a fortune
or 20 excel in any line Of endeavOr.
The grind. whether of physical labor.
mental toll or the oNactious of soCi-
ETY.. tells upon nerves and human
structure. The pace is too fast and is
astras from the simple plan of ma
tuTe
"One-fourth of our city people ind
life a burden and are devoid OF any
real happiness. due 10 nervous debii-
i'y. in fact. but few who are free Of
these worldwide complaints. charge
able 20 our modern civilization.
Tired droopy. halfsick men and
women are found i'm homes. Offices,
factories and elsewhere Their
nerves are starved and their stam-
.cLs hungry for that essence OF ma
ture upon which life depends Due
O. their nervous stress. many Of these
imagine themselves afflicted with var
ioUs ailments Some seek 10 set back
health by going out and living close
Co nature. The others great ma
iOriry-draE themselves along IN an
existence more or less miserable
colonel Frank 4. Dillingham; Of
Cincinnati, Ohio. few years ago
after q worldwide search succeeded
ia finding a combination Of plants
from the 'uices OF which was extract.
ed @ tonic that has proved TO be the
lreatcst Of all known foods foI
nerves and vital organs This IS nov
widely known as Plant Juice II,
reyisifyiue and rccoustruCtive action
uIuu nerves. stomach. kidneys and
g. liver rs SO apparent that the user finds
hiUself infused with new life and hi
bodily ills vanish as though by magic
DEMONSTRATIONS OF this great new
tonic are now being held daily ar thi
New Harper House pharmacy. nov
located on northwest corner Of Sec
ond avenue and Nineteenth street and
s the demonstrator urges Rock Islant
people 10 attend them and to lister
tc the interesting story OF Plan
. Juice"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-21
CITIZENS MUST CUT
WEEDS OR BE FINED

Commissioner Archie Hart has is
sued orders that the ordinance in re-
gard to obrOxious weeds in vacant
lets. etc, be enforced. The ordinance
is IS follows.
Obnozious weeds. Page -. That
whoever shall suffer CT permit any
coCtle3uTrs, thistle, buTdocE or other
rank and obnoxious weeds to grow or
10 be I'm or upon any lot or premises
owned or controlled by him within
the city of Rock Island, shall be
deemed guilty of maiptaining nui-
sancc and. upon conviction thereof,
shall nc subject TO q penalty of not
less than three 'S3D dollars nor more
than twenty t$2oJ dollars for each
Oftgpse
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-21
SPOKE HIS OWN DOOM.
In Spite of His Caution an Innocent
Remark Condemned Him.

hGsglAlN NSllNSIi''i-N
The father Of Gueau de ReverseauX
had been distinguished lawyer. and
through his influence he held impor-
tant Offices under the government
When the revolution began lie gave up
his office AT La Rochelle and retired to
Charities.
From the time that the revolution
began Gucau de Reverseaux devoted
his attention exclusively II preserving
his own safety He wrote no letters.
II wolld receive no letters. He saw
no visitors and paid no visits He
spoke 10 no person and allowed no one
to come near him. 1t would have been
impossible to be more prudent than he
was.
However he wanted some sheds built
on his farm near Charities and ven
tUrgd 70 consult a carpenter. The car
ponter told him that he could not un-
dertake the work Immediately. as
GUoau de f;sverSeaUX wished. because
most OF his workWen were drafted to
join the army ut once
Gueau de EcverSeaux replied: The
workmen need not go. They can send
substitutes"
This remark was heard by the work
mep. but only the FIST phrase made
any impression on them. They reported
every where that NJ. Gueau de Eever.
seauX. who must be good authority.
had said that they need not go The
news went to headquarters that Gueau
de Reyerscaux declared that the draft.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-21
MODERN SHOE REPAIR SHOP

BIB Seventeenth ST., near Fourth Ave.
Now open day and night. Best
work at lowest prices. Work called
for and delivered. Telephone 721-K.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-21
COLOSSAL JUPITER
j. Wonderful World That Has Not
Yet Solicited.

1t is probable that all the millions OF
sUns constituting the universe nave
tIeir planets. Uut The only planets We
csn see are those belonging TO our sun.
and of these Jupiter is the chief. ~
would take loo earrhs 10 make one
Jupiter Put biz jack marble. about
an inch IN diameter beside an ordinary
school globe ten OF Twelve inches in
dian ana YOU will se,F how small
the earth would look II placed beside
Jupiter
The surface OF Jupiter is about 100
times as extensive a. that OK the
earth II W. suppose 81 covered with
continents ana Dreams OF ihe same
shape ana relative size as those OF the
earth we can make some interesting
comparisons between distances on In,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-21

All the news all the time-The
argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-21
A STRANGE LEGEND.
Origin of a Curious Custom Observed
by Bulgarian Builders.

Nine master maSons who were en-
gagged in building citadel in the time
of the VoivOid NeaCOe found on re
turning 10 their work each morning
that the portion of the wall which they
had completed the day before had fall
en- to pieces during tie night and was
lying in Il heap of ruins in the ditch.
ManOl of Curtea. the head mason. in
formed his comrades one morning that
q voice from heaven had warned him
in his sleep the night before that their
labors would continue TO come 10
naught unless they all SwOre on that
very morning to immune in the struc-
ture the first woman. be it wife, moth
er. daughter or sister. who should ar
rive with the morning meal Of one or
either of them. They all took the oath.
and the last man had hardly been
sworn when ManoI's own wife appear
ed, carrying her husbands breakfast.
The oath was kept, and the woman.
known in the legend as Flora of the
Fields" was murdered and her blood
and flesh incorporated with the wall of
masonry.
A curious practice of the Bulgarian
masonS Uhe above scene is laid in Bull
garial. which survives TO this day. ties
titles to the vitality of the legend. To
insure the solidity of the house they
build they measure with reed the
shadow of the first person who passes
after the digging of the foundation
has been completed When the foun
dation is commenced this reed is buried
under the first rock. usually the corner
stone.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-21
Lakes Rioamist Away.

Police Sergeant J. II. Donnelley Of
the New Haven, Conn, force arrived
in the city today and took charge Of
Russell SCCyill. wanted in New Haven
tor bigamy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-21
Eerullo in Wagner Program.

FoTullo. who is delichting tri-city au-
di"rces with his band concerts at
SCh,sjzen park this week. announces
an onure Wagner program for tonight
The engagement closes Saturday night
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-21

lengths. The official time was: Har-
ward, ll:24; Yale, 1855.
Harvard won the freshman race by
two lengths. Time: Harvard. 1882;
Yale, 10:5ila.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-21
Obituary
FUNERAL OF MRs. o'NEm.

The funeral of Mrs. John O'Neil,
who died Wednesday morning, was
held from the home, 1925 Twentieth
street, this morning at 10 o'clock,
Rev. W. G. Oglevee, assistant pastor
of the Broadway Presbyterian church
officiating. The bearers were z.
Grecnwalt, Louis Schmidt, c. l.. Sill
Wis, Thomas German. George Davis
and Fred T. Myers Burial TOOK
place at Chippiannock cemetery.
Harvard Wins Fours.
New London, Conn, June 21-Har-
ward won the varsity four by 10
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-21

ed workmen need not obey the gov
eminent This was considered to be
conspiracy. and he was condemned to
death and executed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-21

Chamberlain Stomach ard Liver
Tablets will brace up the nerves. ban
ish sick headache, prevent Gespond
ency and invigorate the whole sys
ten. Sold by all druggists.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1912-11-07

-. 500 SIS .ru. .n",' +. -;
i''l!a,, ,. =, '. ~ p>3s::.i;
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1912-12-14

ng her hands 10 the ilaze.
AT least youwill sit down and
wrap this blanket around you--so." In
sisted Derrick.
Thank you, said Polly without en-
thusiasm. ~
From the blanket Derrick produced
large plate loaded with Q generous
Christmas dinner. There were turkey
and cranberry sauce. stufing and
mashed potatoes and. gravy. turnips
and celery. and whole minoe pie.
Derrick managed TO convey half OF
the dinner more or less daintily to the
pie plate and this he placed Before
Polly. Eat he said sternly. You
will need the nouYiShmsnt before we
reach Fergusons."
81 am not . child" said Polly 10
sentfully.
Derrick did not reply. He fell to his
own dinner with q vigorous appetite
and II was not until he turned to give
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1912-12-14

Christmas eve would watch at the
window and look for a messenger to
arrive with marvellous news or expect
that a long lost uncle would appear
and shower gifts upon US. But 1t never
happened. Nothing wonderful ever
does happen to me-" she added. with a
sigh that was muff1ed In mist Of fly"
ing fakes
"Tlme enough for things to happen
when you are grown up. child" Jack
said gravely. end then, arousing him
self from the unpleasant thoughts that.
/ vampirs-like, seemed to cling to him. he
added: "Come! A race to the corner!e
They reached it laughing and breath
less.
Later. when they had returned and
! were sitting before the fire. each wait
Ing for the other to make bedtime
start, Jack remarked lazily:
/ when do you expect Mr. Browning
to arriver'
I Amy giggled. Dick looked amused,
and Alice and her m..ther exchanged
( glances of distress.
"Oh, any time before midnight,
suppose" replied Alice with evident
constraint. I'VE will pot sit up-the
arrival Of the train is too Uncertain.
One Of us will hear the bell ard come
down" DN
81 was about to volunteer t. sit up
and wait for him." said Jack. ~ am
In a wakeful mood tonight"
Really, Mr.. Penfield," began Mrs.
Latimer anxiously. when Amy inter
ruptsd her eagerly:
"Oh. mother. let him sit up IL he
wishes to. We can get up and greet
Chris afterward. but there is no use In
all of us sitting here like owls until
that train comes in. 1t may not arrive
for hours yet and Peters will be wait
Ing at the station with the sleigh, so
Chris will be all right"
VERY well. dear. 1t doesn't seem
Latimer gravely. but you may settle
that between yourselves"
Perhaps I'd better go with Peters,"
said Dick Il am ashamed that did
not think of doing so before"
"Oh. Peters has gone" said Mrs. Lat
liner. Il thought II best for him to be
there in case the train should arrive
earlier than expected"
"Its not a particularly bad night.
Mrs. Latmer." said Penfeld reassur.
ingly. "Miss Amy and got alcnk
ifahously. The snow is very light and
soft. and It Is not particularly cold.
or course down in the valley at San
derson, where the train is stalled. 1t
has drifted. and that has caused the
blockade. Mr.. Browning will not mind
the adventure unless he Is an invalid"
he added doubtfully.
'Oh. Chris Is quite robust" replied
Alice sweetly. "Now that 1t Is settled
Mr.. Penfeld is to remain up to greet
our cousin suppose we hang the stock
ings and go to bed. We must deposit
our gifts on the table here. and mother
will fill the stockings at some we sma
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1912-12-14
Not tho Christmas Spirit.

1T isn't the presents-its the spirit. :"
said January Jones. the millionaire
miner of Gold6eld. apropos Of Christ
mas. II was In jewelry shop last
January. and something that took
place there showed me that with too
many of us the Christmas spirit is not
the proper one. I was talking to the
proprietor One Of the clerks stepped
up excitedly, his eyes beaming with
the hope Of big sale
"'Say, boss he whispered, give me
the key to the safe. There's a lady
wants solitaire just like the one she
has on. She thinks 1t will be fun to
have two rings alike
The proprietor did not bring forth
the key. He only shook his head and
said sadly:
"'Don't waste any time on her. The
ring she has on is Christmas present.
and she only wants to find out what It
cost"
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1912-12-14
THIEF NOT ALTOGETHER BAD
Proved He Had at Least Some Con-
sideration for Victim He
Had Wronged.

In the mail OF local sporting
goods dealer, recently. was letter
which indicated that the writer was
considerable, even though he failed to
back up his consideration with square
dealing in It's entirety, relates the In
dianapolis News. The letter bore a
Peoria (Ill.) postmark and read In
substance as follows:
Peoria, Ill. Gentlemen-I am In
closing you a pawn check for $3.50
on the - loan Office In your city.
The check is for an Arrow bicycle.
which I know you sell. II was stolen
m indianapolis. BY referring to your
records and comparing the number on
the wheel with your books you will be
able to find the owner. No doubt
he will be willing to present inclosed
check with $3.50 in exchange for his
wheel, Tam. yours truly"
The writer neglected to sign his
name, But the store was able to ind
the owner and the wheel was re-
deemed.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1912-12-14

ono.
Polly some mince pie that he discov-
cred that the weary girl had eaten q
little of the dinner and then fallen
asleep in her nest of blankets.
For q long time he watched the
changing lights on her sweet face a.
the branches tossed In the wind; then,
softly he arose and approached tho
little pine tree standing In the middle
Of the clearing.
The cones were silvered with snow
and 1t looked like Christmas tree
decorated for a festival. /.
Derrick opened his suit case and
brought out sundry white packages.
These he tied to the tree with colored
coyd. Gay toys for the Ferguson chill
dren we're added until the little tree
stood forth bravely in its fine attire.
Polly" he called softly. "Polly!'
Polly sat up with startled eyes seek
ing his face. For the instant she had
forgotten their misunderstanding, but
suddenly their light clouded.
Come here, Polly, and see our
Christmas tree" urged Derrick.
Reluctantly she came, a rose flush
straining her pale cheeks. But yet her
red lips were obstinately set In q
straight line.
This is our Christmas tree, Polly.
dear" safd Derrick in a low tone
and enjoy not only this one. but many,
many others after, please God? Say.
dear" )
oh Derrick, how wicked of us to
quarrel when we should be happy! I
am 80 sorry!" sobbed Polly In Der
ricks coat sleeve.
And so am land now I'm glad"
said Derrick after time. Now, let's
enjoy our own particular tree before
anyone comes! shall be Santa
Claus-and you may be Mrs. Santa
Claus!'
81 have things in my bag, too"
blushed Polly as she fastened away.
An hour afterward Ralph Ferguson
brought a sleighload of merrymakers
In search Of them. Together they sat
demurely on a log before dying fire.
Near by stood a little pine tree. pow
dered with snow, and dripping with
hanging cones.
You're just In time for the biggest
Christmas tree you ever saw" said
Ralph as he gathered up the lines and
clucked 10 the horses.
We've had our Christmas tree
said Derrick mysteriously, while Polly
smiled back at him out Of happy eyes.
Copyright, 1901