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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-09

asset is the men who live in it. The
training which these men receive from
the public schools determines their fit
ness as citizens. Augusta could have
no better advertisement than the repu-
tation for a progressive and efficient
school system.
Augusta is alive to the demand for
more efficient public instruction.
No city in New England is more de-
sirous of a good school system and
more loyal in its support. AS a re-
suit, the progress of its schools during
the past five years has been rapid and,
/ trust, satisfactory. The efforts foc
Improvement have resulted in a rapid
~ increasing school population, which
have overcrowded our buildings and
multiplied problems of mana cement
and instruction. In five years the
attendance in the day schools has
increased from 1900 to POO, while the
night schools are now carrying APP,
proximately 300 pupils, making about
SOC more pupils under the care of the
Board of Education than five years
ago, an increase of so per cent Our
teaching force has grown from 80 to
II in the day schools. with the add.
ton of 81 teachers in the evening
schools.
With this rapid increase in machin-
cry, has also come the demand for an
enlarged curriculum Of instruction.
In our High school we have added 4
completely equipped commercial
drawing, German, music, courses in
course. freehand and mechanical
practical science and household chem
istry. and in our grade schools, manual
training, practical hygiene, sewing; an
extended kindergarten system. and
standard course of study. which will
soon give us an eight-grade instead
of a nine grade system.
One of the demands of modern edu-
cation is a closer attention to the
physical health of the students. This
has been met in Augusta by medical
inspection, dental inspection, better
and ventilation. Our needs
for the future in this direction is
system of physical instruction under
the care of a physical instructor. This
nastic facilities in our new Y. NJ. G. A.
building. We also need more ade'
quate medical inspection, open-alr
school for tubercular and anaemic
children and an ungraded room for
greatly retarded pupils.
The idea that the best education for
our pupils is of a strictly cultural
type is fast passing away and in its
place comes a demand that the school
Introduce a new type side by side
with the classical education, that OF
education for the hands. This demand
for industrial training is finding recog-
milton in our schools through manual
training, a commercial course, sewing,
drawing and music Work of this
kind appeals to a large percentage OF
our school population. This type of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-09
OTTOMAN TROOPS ADVANCE.
Occupy Town of visa-Find Thou
sand Bulgarian Dead.

Hademkeui, Nov. 6.-By wireless
from the staff of the Turkish army at
Tcherkesskeui to headquarters here
The Ottoman troops occupied visa.
south of Airnovo. and have advanced
as far as kavakly. The Buigarlahs
have not occupied chorlu. Reeonnals.
ances in that direction have resulted
in finding thousands of Bulgarian dead
Tcherkesskeui is in wireless commu-
nication with Adrianopic, where the
situation is declared to be' favorable.
II is asserted that The city may hold
QUE r,r several months.
Fresh tioops are reaching Chorlu
franl Makrikeui and achievements
landed at Midia, on the Black sea, con-
tince to Join the right wing OF the
Turkish army.
'ehe tiesel lists from Constantinopie
have proved themselves to be excellent
soldiers and are fighting with great
courage.
AbduiIah Pasha is in command OF
the Turkish forces at Tcherkesskeui
and Muksltar Pasha at Visa.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-09
Somerset Pomona.

Somerset Pomona Grange will meet
Tuesday, Nov u. with North Somerset
at Solon The address of welcome Will
be given by Fred Magoon, master OF
host Grange. The response will be by
Myron C. Jewett of East Madison
Grange. Topic for discussion: IF the
Farmers Are not Adequately Repre-
sented in Your State Legislature, Next
Year, Whose Fault VIII 1t Be- RMS
will be- opened by RI. b. Ellis, master
of Pomona. Winner will be served by
the ladies of the host Grange. During
the afternoon session the Fifth degree
will be conferred. Question, Resolved.
That Girls Have Greater Mental Ac-
tivity Than Boys affirmative Mae
Andrews. Mrs. Fred Magoon. Lettie
NJ. Mdhoney; negative, S. F. Emerson,
Fred Magoon, Lee Boardman. a mu :
sical and literary program will be pro-
vided by North Somerset Grange.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-09
GET TOGETHER FOR
FOR BEST GOOD OF AUGUSTA
Continued from page -

conditions. made special reference to
fire rates. He touched briefly upon the
experience of several states in at
tempting TO regulate rates with the
hope of diminishing them by adoption
of state rate making laws. valued poll
icy laws. and other acts along the
same line. all with the object in View
of increased fire protection and di
minishing rates. He endeavored to
show that when carried out all of
these systems are fallacious. particu
larry state rate making schemes and
valued policy laws.
The speaker then went on to point
out the ways in which he believed that
the fire rate in Maine could be dimin-
ished. His principal recommendation
was that Maine adopt a Statewide
fire prevention day, accompanied by
campaign of education and publicity.
He also recommended that an ordi-
nance be passed in every Maine mu-
nicipality which has a fire department.
requiring the fire department to fire
prevent as we'll as to fire extinguish
by systematic method of inspection.
The inspectors should be empowered
to order the removal of rubbish, de-
bris and such other things as may
be necessary to eliminate the more
common careless causus of fire.
Comr. Havey concluded by telling
what in his Judgment were the things
needed to diminish the annual fire
loss in this country and give a cense-
quential reduction of the fire rates
The first need is to eliminate the
American habit of carelessness; Sec
ond, stop the burning of property;
third, encourage better legislation;
fourth. encourage better protection;
fourth. develop a sense of individual
responsibility, such as may be found
abroad.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-09
A HOLY WAR.
CONTINUED from Page one.)

ALA. other defences are possible be-
fore the enemy can reach this city.
Every man, who has reached the age
of 10 years, will be expected to be
ready to perform his share in the
duty of protecting the capital
Maahmod Schefket Pasha ex-min-
lister of war, saw Kiamil Pasha, the
grand vizier, today. 1t is reported
that Schefket will be appointed in
spector general of the army.
According to Turkish official re
ports, Mussufn1an villages in the
Palass and kirdjare districts have
been burned by Bulgarian troops and
paoud and Topulku and surrounding
villages were also destroyed. An Of
fetal dispatch received from the
ylaie of Saloniki dated, today, says
that two squadrons of Bulgarian cav
airy, Thursday, attacked the troops
guarding the railway station at Orlu,
three hours journey from Adrianople,
but were repulsed. losing 80 men killed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-09
Solid Rock Grange.

Solid Rock Grange of South Durham
met, Tuesday night, Nov. 5, and had
short business meeting and closed, af-
ter which the following program was
given: Singing, White Ribbon rally
song recitation. "Tommie's View
Kingsbury Snow; singing, THE Home
Guard: address by Miss Elizabeth
Gordon, who took for her subject Inc
ireht side of the temperance re-
FORM" which was very interesting.
She showed chart, with green ana
red strips of paper, showing the dlf-
ference in the work done by men usinS
beer, then she took a little boy from
tho audience. and used him to Illus
trate the use of strong drink and to-
bacco on the brain. There were about
60 present, Refreshments of grapes
apples and satlines We're furnished.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-09

education should be furthered by the
extension OF our manual training
through the High school, and further
extension of courses IN domestic
economy. model domestic science
school in Augusta would be a house
fully equipped for the teaching of all
forms of domestic economy The
wants of a large number Of boys who
now leave our schools at about four
teen years of age could be met by the
establishment of continuation
school
The cost of the school system does
not indicate its efficiency. Cheap
school systems are not necessarily the
best and an expensive school. system
might easily be the worst. They are
not to be judged by their yearly ex-
penditure. 1t costs more to run
good school system than ii poor one.
Criticisms on cost should be combined
with an intelligent study of systems
efficiency. One test is the unit cost
per scholar. This test applied to the
Augusta school system shows that
with all the progress of the last five
years the unit cost per scholar has
steadily declined from $3149 in 1907
to $2S.34 in 1912. The increase in
total expenditures has been brought
about by the increase in scholars.
Five sixths of the total increase in
cost has been due To the increase in
salaries. The greater part of this
increase is cue TO the additional new
teachers. Further retrenchment in
the overhead cost of the Augusta
school system is probably impossible
1t can only be brought about by elimi-
mating from our system some of the
features which il now possesses.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-09

Cross for the Balkan war sufferers,
declared Miss Mabel T. Boardman. in
charge of the work, today. The funds
sent by the American Red Cross and
given by Americans in Constantinople
have been exhausted in aiding the
thousands of sick and wounded.
At the request of Miss Boardman,
the state department, today, cabled
the American ministers in the for
eign countries engaged in the war to
ste their estimates of the number of
sick and wounded soldiers of each ma
tionality, who need attention. The de-
sire is to divide the fund sent by the
American Red Cross 50 that it will be
given according to the needs of the
sufferers. Ie4
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-09
CAUSES GRAVE CONCERN.
Threatened Rupture of Austria Hun
cary and Servia Puzzles Diplomats.

Paris, Nov. S.-The threatened rup
ture between Austria Hungary ant
Servia on the question of Servian ac-
cess to the Adriatic Sea and the inn
mensity of numerous other political
quicksands caused by the collapse of
Turkey are causing grave concern in
diplomatic circles in Paris.
At the moment when an intimate
accord is more desirable than ever
before, it is pointed out that the two
groups OF European nations known as
the Triple Alliance and the Triple En-
tente, which together compose the So
called cocert of Europe, find them
selves badly out of tune and arrayed
i'll hostile camps.
With Russia leading France and
England are inclined to support the
Scrvian claims on which Austria Hun
gary, encouraged by Germany and
Italy, has apparently placed direct
Veto
Among other .bristling international
difficulties are the compensation, Ru-
mania will demand as an offset to the
aggrandizement of Bulgaria. the fu-
ture standing of the Dardaneiies, Con-
stantinople, Saloniki and Turkey in
Asia, the fate of the islands in the
Aegean Sea, the regime to be intro
duced in Albania and the adjustment
of the conflicting Austrian and ltai-
ian special claims there in such way
that the other powers shall not be
prejudiced.
Apart from oil these visible contro-
yersies comes news of the proclama-
ton of Russian protectorate over
Chinese territory equal in extent TO
one third of the whole of Europe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-09
Business Development of kennebec
Valley,

Walter S. Wyman. general manager
of the Central Maine Power Co, in
treating the subject of Better Bust
ness Development for Kennebec VAL
leyn advocated a Chamber of Com
meree or Board of Trade to embrace
in its membership the entire business
mems organizations in the Kennebec
valley extending into Somerset county
as far as Skowhegan and Pittsfeld,
also including Corinna, Newport and
Dexter, which have heretofore had
commercial interests with Bangor and
New Sharon, which has previously
been more closely associated with
Pennington.
The speaker argued that in this way
more interest and enthusiasm would
be developed and the organization thus
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-09
MEDIATION FAR AWAY.
No Development In Direction OF In
tervsninu by the Powers.

Constantinopie. Nov. S.-There has
been no development in the direction OF
mediation b. the Powers in the war IN
the Balkans. according TO information
here France, Great Britain and Rus
STA ere endeavoring to secure the ad-
herence Of the members of the Triple
Alliance-Ciermany Austria and ltaiy
to a policy of Observation-Disclosures pc
fore undertaking mediation. but the
success is doubtful. II appears that
France, Russia and Great Britain SIDE
with the Balkan allies, While Ger
many. Austria and Italy lean toward
Turkey. The result of the situation IL
awaited here with some -corcern.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-09

cur the malediction of the Almighty
Prophet
Fugitive Turkish soldiers are re-
ported to have massacred many of the
inhabitants of the village of Silivri, on
the coast of the sea of Marmora. to
the southwest of the Tchatalja forts
The reeing soldiers, who were in
state of semi starvation and utterly
demoralized, are said to have set fire
to all the houses in the village
A disease resembling cholera mas
broken out among the wounded Turk
ish soldiers arriving in Constantinople
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-09
All SUMO America"

call joined in singing america" and
the banquet closed at Il p. NJ. the earli-
est hour that a Board of Trade banquet
has closed for many years, notwith-
standing the fact that the number of
speakers was larger than on some pre-
ceding years. The reason for this was
the great expeditiousness with which the
banquet was served. the entire menu
having been disposed of by the time that
heretofore the banaueters have been
struggling over salads.
The committee asked for by Mr. Wy
man in connection with the meeting for
the formation of Kennebec Valley
Chamber of Commerce will be appointed
by President owen within the next two
weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-09
PROCEEDS TO sALoNIKI.
King George of Greece Leaves For
Captured Town Amid Rejoicinss.

Athens, Nov SKIING George at
Client. today received Crown Prince
Constantine's telegram announcing the
fall of Saloniki and Immediately start
ed for that city by special train. There
were great rejoicings in Athens over
the news of the defeat of the Turks
especially as the occupation of the
stronghold occurred on the Feast day
of st. Demetrius, Salonikis patron
saint A solemn TIE Deum was ceie-
brated in the cathedral and the streets
of the capital were filled With people
singing. waving flags end cheering for
Crewn Prince Const sntine and ha
army.
Minister of Justice Ractiyan has
been appointed governor of saloniki
and VIII start for titat city. tomor-
row.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-09
Auausta School System.

The present and the future OF the
Augusta school system was discussed
by Supt. Farnsworth G. Marshall, wno
spoke in part as follows:
The dominant idea of the manage
ment of the Augusta schools is &c
maintain the best possible system II
public schools and TO accomplish TINS
in the most economical way that Is
consistent to the chief purpose OF i.
ficiency in school work. A soo0
school system is the best possible IN
yestment for city a city's bes'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-09
Health Restored
After Years of illness.

Mr.. Hurd. of So. orrington was con-
stant sufferer from biliousness and in
digestion. Read What re says.
Il have used the True Il. f. At
woods Medicine for ten wears. | was
sick for q number Of years. cerid not
gel any relief unth commenced 10 use
Il. r." Atwood's Medicine. Il made
"a wei man Of me. ! use i for most
every kind OF sickness in my family
and consider Il one of the lest medi-
cinrs that is made
A. \. Hurd So. orrington. Me,
large bottle % cents at the near
By store. or simple free by mail i
YOU never used II Address.
II. NJ. MEDICINE co. Portland. Me
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-09
U. S. TO SEND CRUISERS.


station ship at Constantinople, which
scarcely counts as warship. these
fine cruisers win be the first Ameri-
can national vessels to pass through
the famous straits since the old Hart
ford of Civil War fame was allowed
10 anchor in front of Constantinopie
BY special decree of the Sultan, to the
alarm of certain of the European
powers. which vigorously protested
against the allowance of a privilege
to the Yankee ship. which was denied
to the greatest powers of Europe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-09
Pamela Grange. Z

Pamela Grange of Hancock held its
regular meeting Saturday evening, Nov
2, with 40 present, including two visitors.
In the absence of the worthy master,
Worthy Steward Edward Gott presided,
Two candidates We're instructed in the
first degree. The entertainment for the
evening consisted of an animal-guessihg
contest There will be degree work at
the next meeting,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-09
WILL NOT INTERVENE.
Germany. Austria Hungary and Italy
viii Not Mediate Unless Asked.

Perlin. Nov. S.-Germany, Austria
Uunrary and italy will not intervene
in the Balkan situation so long as
their special interests are not affected
ard unless they are requested to do
so By tire belligerent nations.
This determination was reached,
during series Of conferences heiu
here between the Marquis Ia san
Ciieiaro. Italian foreign minister, the
imperial chancellor and the German
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-09
A MISTAKE.
II Vicsore rivide Up alharia, Declares
Albanian Leader.

Vienna. Nov S.-Ismail Kemal, the
Albanian leader, who is in Vienna, in
an interview. today said that the con-
querers of the Turks would commit n
grave mistake If they tried to enrich
themselves at the ost Of Albania Eu-
rope would never enjoy the blessings
Of peace, Renal added, ii Albania were
divided up. Albania demanded inde-
pendeuee.
"The Malissori tI1besmen are fight
ing against Turkey continued Kemal
but rot fer Montenegro. They are
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-09
FOREIGN NAVAL COMMANDERS.
Assemble and Discuss Action If Main
tenance OF Order Should Necessitate.

Constantinople Nov s.-The com
manders of the foreign warships =
the port assembled, today. on board
the French cruiser Leon Gambetta to
arrange for concerted action should
naval assistance become necessary for
the maintenance of order in the city
Rear Admiral Louis Dartige Du Four
net, of the French navy, presided as
the senior officer present.
The French admiral, afterward as
cended the Galata tower to study the
lay of the land.
The Austrian and Italian war yes
sells and the second cruisers Of the
other powers, have not yet arrived.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-09
foreign secretary. at which the Aus

foreign secretary. at which the Aus
trian ambassador was also present
In a emi-official statement issued,
today, it was announced that the
three powers belonging to the Triple
Alliance will follow a common course
in regard to the Balkans while at the
same time keeping in friendly touch
with the other Powers.
The Marquis Di San Giuliano left.
today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-09
Scanned to Give Him a New Stomach.

al suffered intensely after eatihS aH9
no medicine or treatment | tried seemed
to do any good" writes III. M; Young
peters Editor of The sun, Lake view
ohio "The first few doses of Chamber
Isin;s Tablets gave me a surprising re-
lief and the second bottle seemed to give
me a new stomach and perfectly eooo
hnalth
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-09

day evening, by Mrs. E. L. Chase, VINO
gave her lecture on Alaska" 1liustrat-
ed by views thrown on screen. one
was assisted by Mrs. G. p. Fogg WIN
her radiopticon. AT the conclusion oil
this descriptive lecture, solo was
sung by Prof. r. w. Leighton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-09
ORANGES.
Athens Grange.

Athens Grange. No. 257, met in reg
ular session, Saturday afternoon, Nov.
9 The attendance was small owing to
the tact that several of the members
had not finished picking apples and
digging potatoes. Under business a
committee was appointed to draft res
buttons on the death of Brother Sam
uel Walker. The lecturer presented a
fine program. Under suggestions II
was voted to hold a dance the last OF
November, to raise money towards
the purchasing of garments needed
for the Harvest. March COM
mittee was appointed to make arrange
ments for the dance The date will be
fixed at the next regular session.
Skowhegan Grange.
Tie members of Skowhegan Grange
VI <ltzN
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-09
Children Cry
FOR FLETCHER'S
G a 9 Q RIA
Made a Good Record.

'peaple everywhere speak well OF
Chambcrlain's Tablets. When consul,
Won are certain to be greatly pleased
with the result
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-09

Washington. Nov. s.-More money is
urgently needed by the American Red
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-09
MORE MONEY FOR BALKANS.

American Red Cross Society Calls for
Aid for War Sufferers
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-09

fighting for the independence of Alba
MIA"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-09
Skowhegan Grange.

The members of Skowhegan Grange
were delightfully."- entertained, Wednes-
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1912-03-30
FIRST STAR FROM
PAPERS NEW HOME

The Star is this afternoon on the
home stretch" in the work of remov.
ing to its new home,
Most of the press equipment is in
place, and this afternoon the remain
der of the newspaper department will
be installed in the Merchant street
quarters.
Although today's paper was print ed
partly at the old shop in Bethel street
and partly on the presses of the Ga
jzette Company, it is being issued
from the new premises next to the
EStangenwald building, and will be con-
sidered the first paper to come from
The Stars new home--the only build
ing in Hawaii erected especially for
the newspaper and printing business.
The work of Strengthening out the
departments in the new building will
go on speedily during the afternoon
and evening, and by midnight, it is
hoped, everything will be in shape for
the opening of business Monday mora
ing.
Mr., Hayward, the new foreman of
the Stars job department, has so con
Quoted the removal and installation
.of the machinery of his side of the
establishment that there has been
practically no delay in any of the
printing contracts now in hand; while
Mr.. Nasciemento, mechanical foreman
of the newspaper end, has his plans
SO mapped out that there will not be
any break at all in the work of his de.
partment.
The transfer of the editorial and
business offices will be accomplished
during the afternoon and evening.
The official location of The Stars
new home is 25-8l Merchant street.
The editorial and news department
may be reached after Monday morn
ing by ringing 21G5, and the business
oftice-manager, advertising, printing,
bookkeeper, etc.-by connecting with
2365.