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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-09

the WatervHle schools are celebrated,
of Supt. d. wyman wormwood and the
staff of teachers
A school exhibition consisting of a
small amount of work from all the
Winslow- Benton public schools will be
exhibited. The material will include die
tation, arfthmetieal and composition
work. also drawing and raffia work The
exhibition will be in charge of supt.
Clarence y. Flood.
The schools of Fairfield will be repre-
scented. this year. An effort will be made
through a display of class room material
to give the public an idea of the regu-
lar work of the public school system OF
the town. Work in arithmetesN Language.
drawing. paper cutting and pressed spec
linens will be exhibited, on appropriate
mounts, together with note books and
booklets from the higher grades. The
exhibit will be of particular interest to
Fairfield people as it will display in an
attractive manner the progress of the
schools.
The Vassalboro schools Will again be
represented by an exhibit which will
contain work taken from the daily pro-
gram of the classes in both rural and
graded schools. So far as possible, an
endeavor will be made to show the logi-
cal development of work in accordance
with the course of study for the spring
term. All Interested in Vassalboro
schools are very cordially invited to
view this exhibit. Attendants viii be on
hand to talk about the work with all
who are interested.
A notable feature in the Coliseum will
be an exhibition OF the great work be-
ing carried on by the boys and girls al
Good VIII Farm. All who visit the fair
should see their handsome booth contain
ing their exhibit of educational work
from each department. such as drawing
basketry. wood working. iron working
plain and fancy sewing and cooking.
Hersemen of this vicinity are interest
ed in the prize offers of Frew S. Varney
whose Percheron stallion, Laverton No
| 5000. has about 25 or 80 finies and sons
| in this section, and for the. best of which
Mr.. Varney offers prizes of s., SO and s.
for first, second and third. F'oals to be
eligible must he entered in one or more
| of the regular classes of the Central
Maine fair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-09
P|TTSFIELD.

Miss Esther Morrison and Miss Nor
cross of Augusta passed Sunday with
Miss Merrison's mother, Mrs. Anna
Morrison.
The two older patrols of the local
Boy Scouts with the Scout Master
Rev. f. S. Walker left, Monday. for
a weeks camping at Moose pond.
The UniversaIist Ladies' Aid Soviety
viii hold its last meeting for the sea-
son at the chareh parlors, Thursday
afternoon, with Mrs. w. L. Perciyal
Mrs. A. II. Burse and Mrs. Annie Mil
liken hostesses.
Gilbert Spear, young son of Mr.. and
Mrs. w. =. Spear. celebrated his birth
day, Monday afternoon, by entertain
ing a party of little friends at his home.
He was the recipient Of number OF
presents
Fred Campbell Of Fairfield is in town
to assist his brother Cecil in settling
the estate of their mother, the late
Lydia Campbell.
Cecil Written of Boston arrived.
Sunday to pass two-weeks vacation
with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs P. j.
Written.
Charles Harding of Bangor passed
Sunday with his mother, Mrs. Alice
Harding.
Miss Rosilla Grady and John Grady
are visiting in Pasco, r. I.
Miss Lola Crosby is visiting relatives
in Monmouth.
w. s. Archer, who has been passing
a few weeks with his family here, has
returned to WaterviIle, ct The family
Nri Loo,
setts. whore they will reside.
Mrs. James Barrymore of Canada var
rived I'm town. Monday. for a visit with
her mother Mrs. James Turnbun.
Mrs. r. n. Fernald of Troy is the guest
of her daughter Mrs Alvah Wyman.
Mr.. and Mrs. l. w. Mayo of Milo. who
have been passing a week at Wells
Beach. arrived, Monday, for a visit with
their son, F. f. Mayo.
Mrs. Sarah Hill, who has been resi-
dent of this town. for the past two
years. returned, Monday. 10 her former
home in Dexter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Healey and
daughter Agrandiee. of Waterville, for
merly of this town. are guests of Mr..
Healey's brother. Arthur Healey.
Leon l.. Libby and daughter. Helen, and
Mr.. Libby's mother. Mrs. Mary Libby
left, Monday. for Princeton. Ont, where
they will visit Mr.. Libby's sister, Mrs
William Mcneil.
Henry Growell of Skowhegan, Grancille
Perkins of Madison, and O. E. Libby OF
this town, members of the county com
lmissioners, Monday. appraised the dam
| age done to land owned by w r. Hun.
newell, caused by line run over hi.
property near the sebastcook river by
| the Central Maine Electric Power Co.
| Mrs. Charles A. Spear and little sor
of Lawrence, Mass. are guests of Mrs
Spears mother, Mrs. Eva Stevens.
c. NJ Hersey of Lowell. Mass. has re
| turned home. after visit with his fam
| lily. here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-09
FULL PROTECTION
To Be Given Rubber Gatherers on,
Amazon by United States.

Washington, July S.-A repetition OF
horrors of the Congo rubber industry
among the native rubber gathefers OF
Peru is the cause of dangerous mission
which the state department has quietly
sent up the Amazon river in the inter-
est of humanity. Assistant Secretary
Huntington Wilson, Monday. received in
formation that Capt Stuart Fuller. one
of the department. most trusted agents.
had arrived at Iquitos, 200 miles ap the
Amazon, ON his way TO the wild stretch
of country to learn facts at first hand.
The state department reports Indicate
the existence of conditions below thu
equator that parallel the intoferabie OUT
RACES in the Congo country in Africa.
where natives were forced by tortures
and mutilations to collect certain guam
titles of rubber for Belgian and other
coneessionaries.
The state department, although no
American citizens are involved. conf
suited with British officials and others
Interested in the welfare of these ma
tives and made strong representations TO
the Peruvian government. 1t secured
pledges from that country that through
DEGREES which have been promulgated
the conditions would be terminated
The department then dispatched CAPE.
Fuller on the mission of aseertaihing
whether the Peruvian pledge had been
redeemed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-09
NATIONAL HOME.

ohcer of the day. Capt. Henry Me-
Dewitt
Miss Myrtle E. Bragg and Miss Ber-
nice NJ. Over, mattresses here. for some
time. have resigned and left, Monday.
for Bar Harbor.
The funeral of the late George II.
Brick will be held from the Home chapel
at 2 p. NJ, Tuesday. Rev. J. f. Coeh-
|iane officiating.
The baseball game. tonight. will be
with the Mohawks of Augusta
Three former members have been
transferre here from other branches.
Chafmes w. Fantom, late Co. X, Srd n.
II. Inf. from the Southern branch; John
~. Shea, late Co. G. LIST n. II. Inf, from
1.-The Central branch; and John o'Brien,
late Co. X. 9Th r. l. H. A.. from the
Mountain branch.
Tiffany Camp. No. 4. U. S. w. ", will
hold its regular meetinga Wednesday, in
Grand Army hall and a full attendance
| is desired. Muster in of three new mem
bers and other business win be the or
der
L, Three members reported. Monday, from
furioughs: James O. Wilkinson from
Newburyport; j. s. Chandler from Mon
mouth; Jacob n. Young from Dover.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-09
GOING TO THE ANT.
Paris Opera Singer Starts Popular
Fad.


Fashionable Parisiennes today are pro-
Tossing to get Infinite enjoyment out of
their latest craze the study of ant hills
i'm their drawing-rooms Following the
example of a popular Partisan eontralto
and the advice of solomon. they have
gone to the ant for interest and m
struction. and they claim to be vastly
edited.
Mile. Genevieve Vix. the originator of
the hobby, is one of the leading women
of the Opera Comique. She declares the
spectacle of the ants conducting siren
nous life far beyond the ken of even
Col. Roosevelt is a constant stimulus 10
jaded nerves.
Lord Avebury in England and J. III.
Fabre, the distinguished naturalist in
France, long ago described the wonders
of the ant hill But it was not until the
great contralto got the ant habit that
swell drawing rooms were opened to in
sects. But exclusiveness comes in even
in this craze, for the ants have to be of
a special species that are hard to OBJ
tain. When they are captured they en-
ter the chambers of the chic in a glass
house about two feet square, with ventl-
lation holes in the top. 1t is an excel
lent arrangement, for the fashionables
reclining i'm ease and Incidence can
watch the little fellows toiling through
the glass.
Mile. vlx, who lives in beautiful little
ground floor fiat on the Boulevard Males
herbes. has a passion for originality
Her drawing-room is adorned with mag
nificent old tapestry. ancient furniture,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-09
SIR HIRAM's SIXTH SENSE.
Maxim Has Invented An Apparatus
Capable of Discovering Unseen OBJ


Ever since the catastrophe of the III
tanie Sir Hiram Maxim has been at
work on an apparatus which he de-
clares will enable ship at sea to be-
come cogni2ant of any object in her
vicinity, although the same may not
be visible to the eye or detachable by
any ordinary means.
The apparatus, the famous powder
and gun man declares. will meehani
eally reproduce the sixth sense or
ganism'' of certain animals in some
thing the same way as the phonograpn
and telephone may be said mechani-
eally to reproduce the human sense
of hearing and of speech. Herein Sir
Hiram explains in his own words just
as much about his new invention
as he deems advisable to impart To the
public at present.
Il am fully satisfied that there is a
certain animal in the world that pos
sesses a sixth sense and | know that
this animal can manage to get along
without eyes, and without ears for
that matter, quite as we'll as other ami
mails do which possess both.
All things such as heat, light, cleo
tricity, sound, etc, are simply differen.
manifestations of energy. Perhaps we
might say the prime condition of en-
ergy is heat. However that may be, |
think it will be admitted that we know
exactly why we sell things we know
the laws that govern sound and many
other vibrations. including the vibra-
tions of the ether, an imponderable
body which occupied all space and is
-. fuhf
ables Mr.. Marconi to communicate at
a very great distance by simply send
ing out waves. When | took up this
subject | made up my mind that the
sixth sense of this animal might be
as easily understood as any of our five
senses, and / did not find it difficult
job at all The animal does have a
sixth sense, and it can be initiated in
rough sort of way mechanically: not
closely enough to tell exactly the char
acter of the objects in the vicinity
but certainly to indicate their diree-
Ition, distance and size. l know / can
do this over distance of ut least
two miles, and / think | shall be able
to do it up to a distance of ten miles
That is il there is any large object on
the sea within ten miles / think | can
detect it. And this quite independent
ly of fog, rain, snow or hail.
Il have made full and complete
drawings of this apparatus In every
detail. and | have had considerable
number of copies made.
Il have had considerable number
| of copies made.
Il have thought it best to show ms
hand as one might say: that is | pro-
pose to publish little pamphlet with
many Illustrations, fully describing my
apparatus. and then scientific men and
my critical friends will have an oppor-
tunity of demonstrating what a con-
temptible fool | am. But / shall make
the apparatus all the same, and the
apparatus will work. OF that / am
sure. There is not one obstacle that
stands in the way of its success, not
one Houston Post.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-09
THE LAWRENCE FUND
Was Well Expended, According to tbs
Report of the Expert.


Boston. July S.--How the fund collect
ed FOR the benefit of the striking textfle
workers in Lawrence. last spring, was
expended was told, today, by Harvey
S Chase, an expert accountant. MIR.
Chase gave his testimony before Win
field S. Storum, appointed by the SUI
periof court as master to hear evf-
dencc in the Information brought by
Attorney General James Swift. at the
relation of Rev. Herbert s. Johnson OF
BOSTON and other contributors against
Joseph Bedar1 and other members OF
the strike committee.
Mr.. Chase said that the commuters
accounts showed that S62 564 was re-
ceived in subscriptions. while the COM
mittee spent 1854 $50. OF the expendf-
lures, he said. s60.450 was relief bene-
| fit of strikers and their families
| 1885 for agitation and legal expenses
and $50 for board in Jail of Joseph J.
Ettor and Arturo Giovannitti strike
leaders after their arrest charged with
being accessories before the faet TO the
murder OF woman killed in strike
riot.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-09
Verdict OF Guilty
In Cam0rra Trial.

Viterbo, July 8.-The Camorrists
who, have been on trial for nearly two
years., on the charge of having MUIR
June, 1906, were, today, adjudged
guilty in varying degrees. The YER
diet declares Corrado Sortino guilty
of both mugders; Nicolo Nora. An
tonic Cerrato and Mariana di Cen
marc guilty of the murder of Cuccolo
and Giuseppe saKi guilty of the muir
der of Cuecolos wife. Enrico Alfano.
the alleged leader of the Camorrists,
GIOVANNI Rapi. III Marinas and the
others are convicted of being insti-
gators of crime and members of a
criminal organization.
The President of the court immedi-
ately sentenced the condemned men,
Sortino, Carrato, Salvi. Nora. di
Gennaro Ahono. Rapiand di Mari
mas, were sentenced to 30-years inn
prisonment and to l0-years police sur
veillance: Di Mattio 10 10 years and 6
months Imprisonment and 10years
surveillance; Aserittore to 10-years
Imprisonment and years surveillance;
Vitozzi, the priest. 7-years imprison-
ment and two years surveillance; the
other to 5-years Imprisonment and
three years surveillance.
When the accused men were placed
in the iron cage to hear the verdict
hi Marines suddenly drew forth a
piece of glass and cut his throat. He
fell 10 he floor of the cage. The 9TH
err prisoners screamed like wild ami
mails. Hitozzi knelt weeping and
praying. Di Marinas is in a serious
condition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-09

Frank Blanchard has returned froln
an auto trip to OLD Orchard beach,
bringing back with him, Mrs. Blanch-
ard and their children. Violette, Anita
and Leon. Mr.. Blanchard had quite an
adventure while going, as he took the
wrong road one evening, and landed
up in a narrow lane 1t was getting
dark, and the auto lights We're going
out, the situation looking rather seri-
Gus for awhile. However, after en-
tquiring at a farmhouse, TO which he
walked quite a distance. he was set on
the right road again, and reached his
next stopping place all right
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-09
Unclaimed Mail Matter.

Men Henry F. Allen, b. r. Bar
ton, sherman Braley. Alfred w. Da-
Wis, A. NJ. Drew, H. c. Emery. AL
phonse Ferland Odell Gerrish. Paul
Hebert, Elmer Heath, J. Kerrigan
care J.. Brue. o. II Knowles. George
Lashus, Horace Lowell, l.. b. Miles,
j. NJ O'conneI, Maxim Peierint. A.
j. Pomerleau, Horace Sanborn, Frank
j. Savage. Cart +. Savage, Robert A
Stuart, Jr., Charles Young.
wmen-Mrs. Howard f. Andrews
Mrs. Herman Black. Miss Madeleine
NJ. Foster, Mrs. Amanda Heath, Miss
Hood. Miss Mary MeGarry
Mrs. Cora Phillips. Miss - Pro-
ak. Miss Marguerite Russell, Miss
Flora Rooney. Miss Florence Rogue
Mrs. Cyrille Raneourt, Mrs. Caro- F,
Savage. Mrs Edward j. Vigue, Mrs
Eliza Walker.
Miseellaneops-Joe st. Amant.
Foreign-S. Duby, Onesime DUDE
Roscoe L. Hail. Henry Taylor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-09

rare exotic plants and priceless Chinese
eurios. She is very much in love with
her new hobby and spends hours at
time studying the busy ants through d
magnifYing glass.
Certain precautions must be taken by
those who wish to follow the charming
singers example. The majority of the
ants must be of the Texas variety then
they must be provided with queen
and, lastly, must be supplied with q
number of slaves ebiack ants).
Directly a sufficient quantity OF EARTH
is placed in the glass box the ants be-
gin to construct their city with few
erish haste.-Paris Correspondence OF
Brooklyn Eagle. Is -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-09
Central Maine
1912 Fair Notes.

One years subscription to the Kenne-
bee Journal is offered by Burleigh &
Flynt for the Best decorative figure work
in the needle and fancy work depart
ments of the Central Maine fair, this
year.
A special feature in the Coliseum. this
year, will, be fine exhibit of the work
of the pupils in the Waterville public
schools This display, as in former years
viii be extensive, and will be illustrated
by grades i'm order that the progress OF
the child from sug grade to Grade TX
may be Illustrated and studied. The
work Of music and drawing, for which
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-09

the death of Charles Swift there is
general feeling of personal and public
Iss so widely expressed that 1t bears
,idence of the high esteem in which he
asr.heid. IT was me writer's privilege
know. Mr.. Swift most Intimately,
rough a period OF years. and gladly
ar testimony TO his worth and man
Tod. IL he could not speak of another
4 words of praise. he remained silent.
Lver,- in an acquaintanee of nearly 30
Oars, did l ever hear Charlie" utter
unKindt wordss or give expression to
4 unworthy sentiment. He was a true
ian, without an enemy, a splendid
4ighbor, a worthy citizen. devoted
sband, loving father and friend 10 all
W. p. GIpDINGS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-09

Word has been received from Hon.
William T. Haines at Philadelphia,
where he is undergoing treatment for
his eyes, that there has been such a
great improvement since going to that
city that he is able to read newspapers,
which was impossible for some time
before leaving Waterville. His ply
stefan tells him that the eye which
was affected at that time is almost
completely recovered. The other eye,
with which Mr.. Haines has not been
able To read or examine objects close
" for IL years was operated upon, last
Tuesday. and Mr.. Haines can now use
1T to some extent, and expects a still
further improvement UPON it. He is
now at the Medico Chrurgical hospi-
tai and will remain there for about a
week longer, to complete the treatment
of his eyes. After that he will return
TO Maine, and engage actively in the
discussion of the campaign issues.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-09
Patrons 81 the Watepyille

Patrons Of the VAUDEVILLE post
office. renting boxes for Sunday mail,
are informed that a mail from New
York and Western points is due to be
received at A. NJ, Sunday. Previ-
Gus to June ~, mail from the early
morning trains was distributed for
box holders by A. NJ, and this ar
arrangements is stiIl in effect. But
when the above New York mail is
received on time, the entire sunday
morning mail viii be distributed by
$50 A. NJ. 10 box holders only.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-09
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

After a 24-hours vain hunt for
George Wilson, the prisoner in the
Tombs, New York. who attacked q
guard with a cold chisel, Sunday night,
and who held % keepers at bay with
the guards gun, after he had dropped
into a manhole in the prison yard, the
authorities, Monday night, gave up
their man as lost. 1t is believed Wilson
escaped by way of the manhole and
the cellar into some other part of the
prison. which was notewatched at the
time, and scaled wall to freedom.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-09

A member of Waterville Aerie of
Eagles with statistic hunting inclina
tions has Just discovered that there
We're exactly 1876 Eagles from all over
Maine registered at the Eagles Home
in this city, on the Fourth of July.
Eight members viii be received at the
regular meeting to be held. Tuesday
evening. The Aeri has had won
drfui growth SO far this year. the to-
tai number of initiates for the first
six months of 1912 being IS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-09
George Il. Bennett.

The death of George; H. Bennett occur
red in the hospital. Monday. after long
Illness. He was born in Rockport Me-,
IS years ago. He enlisted at his home in
Co. K, 18th Me. Inf, Dec. .. 1868. and
was discharged at washington, Dec,
Sept. II. 1865. He was admitted to this
Home from Rockport, Sept. %. 1910.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-09
Patterson's Senatorial Aspirations.

Memphis. Tenn, July s.-Announce-
ment that Former Cow Malcolm r.
Patterson is a Democratic candidate
sfor the United States Senate was
published here, today. He seeks the
seat made vacant by the death of
Senator Robert l.. TAYLOR. Governor
Hooper appointed Newell Saunders. a
Republican, to fiji out Senator Tay-
lor's mexpfred term.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-09

John D. Rockefeller was rs years
old. Monday. He passed the day
quietly at his home at Cleveland. o.,
following his daily program. which in
cluded two hours of golf in the fore
noon and a drive in the afternoon. Mr..
Rockefeller assured inquirers that he
never felt better III his life.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-09

u. v. Young. superintendent of block
gnais on the u. & NJ. and NJ. c. r.
/. who has been passing his vacation
! his camp at West Gardiner, return
j, Monday, to Reading, Mass lie
as accompanied by his wife and
4usshfer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-09

A. NJ Thomas, principal of the
|Tarmington Normal school, was in
Watervlle. Monday, on his way to
Orono, where he win attend the rural
economies session of the University of
Maine summer school. Arthur A,
Head. layfnen's secretary of the
Young Mems Christian Association.
ard Rev. C. f. Stimson, pastor of the
congregational church. will leave for
Orono. later in the week. to address
some Of the meetings there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-09

HThe young son of George Hinkley OF
bring street. broke the radiai bone N
|s. right wrist, Saturday. while at
ma pting to assist some boys from ths
later in the stream. He was attended
h o rhvsfeians
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-09

A daring feat, which attracted a large
sowd to the scene. took place, MONDAY
light. ON the Gardiner and Randolph
Eidge, when three young men kaped
!pmi the iron railing to the river below
Edistance of 30 feet OF more. The crowd
Seefed them. After swimming around
h a time. they came ashore none the
|prse for the feat. sa tess #ss
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-09

Seats for the new High school
building were Inspected by the School
Board, Monday evening. at special
meeting. Travelling men from differ
ent supply houses submitted their
samples. The board did not reach a
decision in regard to them. but will
at q later session. to take place soon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-09

Impromptu band concerts are fur
nished free to the people of Waterville
every now and then when the Water
vile Military Band holds its rehears-
ais one was held, Monday evening,
and the windows of the bands han
being open, everyone on Main street
could enjoy the music
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-09
Today's Concert Program.

March-"The Cyelist' 80 Wagner
Robbers Suppe
IValtzes-"Die Grafenberger' Gungf
ernor,i Edwards
Intern ezzo-ssNapanese' Williams
Humoresuue-..I' Afraid to Come Home
In the Dark Lampe