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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-06
Fill Government Positions on inherit
Saws Civil Service Reform League.

whelmingly defeated by two parties,
which had no such office holders TO
use.
For the first time in the history OF
civil service reform a President of the
United States has recommended that all
the national Offices be filed on the merit
system, except, of, course, elective oflces'
cabinet offices and the assistantshtps al
tached TO cabinet Offices To this recon-
mendation of President Taft. the present
Congress has paid no attention, thus
showing either the senators and the
members of the House of Representatives
do not understand the great change in
public opinion concerning the civil SER
vice which has already taken place, or
that the propose TO fight for their patron
age as necessary TO party activities or
to their own political fortunes.
1.-THE Democratic party, soon coming
into power has a precious opportunity.
1t can turn back from the capitol the
horde of hungry Democratic offiee-seelk-
ers that win inevitably muster there. 1t
can refuse to turn out competent and
faithful officials in the higher civil SER
vice. although they We're In many cases
Republican patronage appointees. 1t can
refuse to disturb eonsHls selected by the
halfway merit system set up by the
executive orders of Presidents Roosevelt
and Taft and replace those orders by j
thorough going statute. II can prevent
all officeholders from rendering political
party service. 1t can show by it's ac-
lions that 1t does not believe that any
narty advantage can be gained through
the patronage method of appointment to
public offices and that it recognizes the
rightful demand of the people for the
maintenance and extension of the merit
system
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-06
HALLOWELL.
Newspaper Of 1904 Con-
CeaIed in Old House.
". C. 7. j. viii Meet al 3 Pm ,
FTlday--OId South Bazaar.
Coal Barges Come and Leaye--iocaI
And Personal Jottings.

Charles F. Thomas is tearing down
"A house on the strip of land at the
corner of Second and Chestnut streets
and bounded on the west side by the
Maine Central Railroad. 1t belongs to
the Maine Central and it is being re-
moved, SO the rumor goes. to make a
place for the storage of empty freight
cars. The house is over 100 years old,
yet the interior of the building APP
pears as perfect as when first erected.
The piastering is as solid as rock
and not a decayed timber was found
Mr.. Thomas found a newspaper, Sell
tinel and Massachusetts Federalist,"
bearing date of publication, Aug, %.
1904 1t was concealed behind tho
frame of door in an upstairs cham
Der, being evidently placed there by
some of the workmen. The print is
somewhat faded but the paper was in
perfect preservation otherwise. The
paper bore the address of w H. Page.
Charles L. Spaulding has some recol-
lection of Mr.. Page, who formerly
owned the property and probably built
the house. He was a shipping mer-
chant, having vessels plying between
this country and Europe. Mr.. Page
had "fistula," and in the early days no
one in this country would operate for
such a trouble. Mr.. Page went to Lon
don to have the operation performed.
1t was successful but on his return
the voyage was rough and long and
he died before reaching Hallowell. He
was brother of Rufus K. Page, who
was also a shipping merchant in Hal
lowell and he was declared the richest
man in Maine in the beginning of the
last century. There were numerous
coins and relics of the early years of
1900 found about the building.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-06

Continued from Page One.l
gratitude to Canada for her magnificent
evidence of layalty and faith in the en-
pire says.
IF the reciprocity agreement with the
United States had been carried out, this
great contribution. would never have been
proposed
The Standard says: IF the Canadian
Parliament accepts the proposals, we
shall enter into q new era of hope and
security, supported by the knowledge
that it is not an island kingdom. but a
world empire with which Great Britain's
enemies will have to reckon
The Daily Mail says: 1--WE have here
the first gerrnt Of that imperial union
which is the dream and desire of our
race
Most of the other papers are Similarly
euiogistic The Daily News, represent
ing the little navy party, however.
INDUCES in severe criticism. 1t doubts
whether the urgency is s6~extreme. and
fears that the political consequences will
be very grave. IT says:
UNLESS there is a corresponding re-
duction in the British program of ma
val construction, Canada's gift will get
to be burden for the maintenance of
the Canadian ships"
The paper asks how the new develop
ment is to be reconciled with the preser-
walton of imperial control over the for
eign policy. Altogether it thinks it a
most hazardous step.
The Times warmly welcoming Pre-
mier Borden's proposal, heartily APP
proves of the appointment of Cana
dian minister as member of the I'M
perial Defence Committee, and adds:
similar appointments by the other
for they mean more than the crea-
ton of navies or the contribution of
ships 3"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-06

duties as prosecutor of the Archibald im-
parchment in the Senate are concluded.
There is no doubt that trust legisla-
ton will be one of the most important
subjects before the coming Democratic
Congress said Judge Clayton. Public
opinion has come to- place the tariff and
the trusts in the very forefront of ques-
tions urgently requiring attention and
remedy, and our platforms have given
special emphasis to these two subjects
As members of Congress have returned
since the recent election, fully realiz-
ing the significance of that political
overturning
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-06
Burned to Death
Mothers Helpless.


Pittsburg, Dec. Trapped In a burn
ing barn at Universal, near Turtle Creek,
borough, three small children Were
slowly burned to death, late today, while
their mothers listened to the children's
screams and tore frantically at the
weather boarding of the barn in a futile
attempt at rescue.
The dead are: Elizabeth Sophan. aged
3; John chasley, 4; and Mary Randa
aged s.
They had visited the barn to play and
are thought to have had matches. A
large quantity of hay became ignited and
the barn was transformed into fur
mace. To shut out the dampness Of a
rainy day, the children had closed and
fastened the barn door
The flames were discovered by Mrs
Sophan. She knew the children were II
the barn and her cries brought Mrs
Chasley and Mrs. Randa. With agoniz-
ing cries, the three mothers tried "a
break down the barn door ard. falling
attempted to pull boards from the side oil
the building. When help arrived the
three women Were raving like maniacs
They We're carried to their homes and
rescuers cut a hole into the barn. Be
fore they succeeded in entering the
building the children were burned % d
crisp
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-06
TARIFF AND TRUSTS
Will Soon Be Given the Undivided
Attention of Congress.


Washington, Dec. 5.-Tariff and the
in. Congress, as a sequel to the recent
elections and for the purpose of pre-
pairing the ground for the actual work
of legislation on these subjects by the
next Congress. The ways and means
committee will hold its initial meeting,
next Monday, to lay out plans as to the
tariff. 1t is expected that a series of
hearings will be set, beginning about Jan
and extending over six weeks. The
hearings will BE by schedules, date be-
ing set for hearing those interested in
the chemical schedule and subsequent
dates being arranged for hearings on the
various other schedules and the free
list. In this way it is expected that most
of the preliminary work may be in hand
by the end of February so that the work
may then begin on the drafting OF the
measure or measures for tariff reduction
in readiness for the extra session begin
ming April Is.
The general concensus of view appears
to be for series of separate measures
on the more important articles and
schedules. but there is still some senti-
ment IN favor of one comprehensive bill.
While this phase is not settled, the indi-
cations are that there will be separate
measures on the important articles and
schedules such a wool, cotton and
metal.
AS to legislation affecting trusts and
the sherman law, Judge Clayton of Ala
bama, chairman OF the House committees
on judiciary is preparing to give special
attention to tho matter as soon as his
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-06

the husband of the postmistress, and
decamped with money and stamps.
When Laeombe sought to leave the
house, the next morning, he found It
surrounded. Somehow, however he
managed to escape and hid in an
adjoining house, until the police left.
Previously they had made fruitless
search of the Ducret home.- 1t was
this fact that led Lacombe to believe
that the Duerets had betrayed him.
Tonight. it was said that NJ Du-
eret has some chance to recover from
his wound, although his condition is
grave. Lacembe has not yet been ar
rested
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-06
SKOWnECAN.

A certificate of organization was
filed at the register of deeds office.
Thursday, for a company to be known
as the Norridgewock Water Co. the
object of which is to convey and sup
ply the inhabitants of Norridgewock
with water for domestic, sanitary
and municipal purposes. The amount
of capital stock is $4,000, and par
value of shares $100. The officers of
the organization are: President j. ID.
Ames; treasurer, f. l.. Ames;s direc-
tors, J. d. Ames, f. l.. Ames and
Ernest Gilman. This company is
composed of the two main water
companies in Norridgcwock that have
supplied the town with water for
many years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-06
THE GARMENT DEPARTMENT

At Bell Bros Stare offers reliable
coats, suits. skirts, dresses and waists
for ladies, misses and children-goods
that will endure hard wear. and yet
are stylish. 1t is the money value"
purchases that customers make here
from day to day that make this de-
partment and this store popular.
Every dollar spent here is money well
invested.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-06
WHITES CITY DRUG STORE

Announce the fact that they have
added to their line of toilet soaps,
perfumes and other requisites expect
ed to be found in first class drug
store and customers here will no doubt
be pleased to hear of this news. This
store is headquarters for pure drugs
and the toilet department here is now
well stocked indeed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-06

Two DRINKS appeared at the mu-
nicipal court, Thursday morning. The
first victim was Joseph Hagan Of
Portland. AS this was his first public
appearance in this role, sentence was
suspended. Next appeared Simeon
Taylor, who was garnered into the
fold, Wednesday evening, in a some
what dilapitated condition, minus hat
and coat. Mr.. Taylor was. given the
choice between fine or 80 days. He
chose the latter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-06

The Merchants and Miners, liner
Cretan went aground. Wednesday
evening, on the edge of Cut Off chan
mel, five miles below the mouth of
the Patapsco river, near Baltimore.
and remained in that position, until
Thursday morning, when she released
herself and proceeded on her way un-
damaged. The Cretan sailed from here
at $50 p. NJ, Wednesday, fer Savan-
nah and Jacksonville with passengers
and merchandise and is supposed 70
have lost her bearings in the heavy
fog which oyerhung the upper end of
the bay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-06

A number of the fellow employees
of Miss Mary E. Cummings of Ran
dolph, at the Commonwealth Shoe
and Leather Co. gave her a pleasant
surprise. at her home, "Wednesday
evening Miss Cummings is soon to
leave for Boston and was presented
with a fine trunk A most enjoyable
evening was passed and dainty re-
freshmefrts We're served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-06
KIDNEY TROUBLES.

Folks who have used Farnham's
Kidney Tablets speak volumes in
their praise-there is nothing any
better for kidney troubles and are
for sale at C. Fl. Beanes Drug store.
When you buy a box of them you
receive 100 and the cost is so cents.
Mailed to any address on receipt Of
price. Remember the name-"F'arn-
hams Kidney Tablets"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-06
RIGHT HERS IN TOWN

Can be found those essentials which
carpenters and mechanics need and
which they are so particular about.
The Decker & Day Hardware a. Coal
Co. carry line of carpenters and
mechanics tools inferior to none and
take pleasure in showing them. fsThe
assortment is emphasized on-za full
one. II not tomorrow. don't hest
tate to see their stock when You do
need thests,pn ven af9II 10 81 .os,I I
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-06
THE GREATER YOUR LOVE

OF music the greater will be your
appreciation of the Victor Victrola.
This wonderful instrument reveals to
you in all their beauty many exquis-
lite musical masterpieces which you
have never heard before which would
be otherwise absolutely lost. The
enjoyment it brings to the home is a
big thifig fiji ITS faV5rr. WIctrotas and
Victor tree6rds at r. 1Ia wdbdbdfyt.
- I tu~bissf sgiI 10 anti adj -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-06
MEN ARE PROUD

To hand out the &C. B. M'~cigar to
their friends. There is no come back
to this smoke of quality. The G. p.
M. cigar is a ripe cigar but not dry.
Just in condition for smooth. pleas
ant, satisfying smoke. You'll like
them. G.. b. M. cigars sell for 10c.
G. b. Morse & Co, Mfgrs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-06
"MARVEl BRAND"

of canned goods are very popular
indeed with the trade at d. G. Skillins'
Store. All kinds of vegetables in
this, brand are carried in stock and
the following fruits-peaches, pears.
blueberries, etc. When leaving your
order here or when phoning the same
to the store specify Marvel Brand"
canned goodsN and you will be more
than pleased with the same. Phone
T51-W
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-06
QUALITY COUNTS.

The making of candy and ice cream
is the business conducted by T.. F.
Winslow, 292 Water street. Mr.. Wins
low, the proprietor of this establish
ment has been engaged in the manu-
facture of ice cream and candies of
kinds for fourteen years and is giving
the people of Gardiner and vicinity
fine quality" of both at his store.
You will like the candy here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-06
RUB B. e. r. IS

For father mother brother and sis
ter. The heavy working rubbers and
the lighter weights for walking. This
is real rubber weather and all sizes
are here. Cusick q Lincoln have
placed fine line of rubber goods in
their store, this season, and are ready
to serve you. Don't wait until you
get a cold-get the rubbers before.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-06
May Had No Idea Of In
tIuenciag Archibald.
Tariff and Trusts Soon 10 Hav
Attention Of Congress.
The interstate Carriage Corpora.
tons also To Be Investiga ed.
IN THE SENATE.

Resumed consideration of omnibus
claims bill.
Joint commission TO investigate pur-
chases of American tobacco by foreign
governments, elected Senator Martin
chairman, and organized for inYesti-
CATION, which may take q year.
Court of Impeachment resumed trial
of Judge Archibald, at p. Nj.
Adjourned. at 500. until noon, Fri
daV
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-06
WINTER WEATHER

Brings with ii colds and serious
coughs for many members of your
family. Isn't that true? OF course
it is-it is but natural that such
thing should be. When such thing
happens in your family just visit
Jackson's Drug Store and purchase q
bottle of Cherry Bark Cough Syrup
for rs cents and you Will then have
wonder worker.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-06
YOUR TASTE IN FURNITURE

Can be fully gratified here For our
display includes all the modern and
period styles, and each example will
be found artistic in design. excellent
in quality and exquisite in finish.
you do not care for suits. or sets come
and see our splendid exhibit or IN
dividual pieces. The Holiday season
means gifts from the furniture line for
many and we invite your inspection.
Amesbury 81 Wakefield
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-06

The sale Of reserved seats for the
Augusta Entertainment Course viii
open at Ncri's, ~ A. M Friday. It
looks like the demand VIII be large
'rhe TIalIowelI people are not hfraid
Of the crowd they know that their
fellow towBsnan. F5upt. Dunn Of the
l., a. n w. Electric Hallway. VIII
make savjcls, ysla ! sd@eppvislon for
transportation ~ S.s
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-06

Charles q. Jacobson, aged So, was
arrested, Wednesday, by Inspector
Fred ID. Good on a charge of larceny
1t is alleged that he embezzled more
than s1O0e from the w. H. Blodgett
Co, a Worcester Mass, fruit firm.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-06

The Woman's Christian Temperance
Union will meet, at r. M, Friday.
with Mrs. ~. r. Perry, instead Of
Thursday A large attendance IL de-
sired. as plans are TO be made for the
Christmas dinners.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-06
HORSE BLANKETS a PLENTY

Are displayed at Winslow p Walkers
Store Blankets for the stable at
s1.25, $1.40, $3.50, SITE and $500 and
street blankets, good quality, at 5000,
$3.50 and $500. Your inspection is
invited
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-06

The sale and coupon exchange for
the Gardiner patrons of the Ben
Greet Players opens at nine O'Clock
this morning at C. IF. SBeane's Drug
store. This world famous company
opens the Augusta Entertainment
Course in City hall next Monday eve-
ming.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-06

Elmer Blodgett efrPittston is some
trapper In five weeks he has secured
3s muskrats, 20 skunks. IA foxes and
1 mink The furs were sold to Arthur
Robinson, who regarded the lot as
the finest he had seen,s this season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-06

The Ladies' Aid of the Methodist
church will hold it's annual sale and
supper, Saturday afternoon and. eve
ming, in Grand Army hall. supper
will be served from 10 o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-06

The sale aud coupon exchange Tor
Hallowcll patrons Of the Ben Greet
Players opens ut nine o'clock this
morning at the store of A. r. Neri.
This world famous company opens
the Augusta Entertainment Course In
City hall next Monday evening
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-06

The barge Prince Albert of the Lee
high Valley fleet, which mas been I'M
loading coal at Hamilton & Cos.
sheds, was taken down the river,
Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-06

The Il. and B. League of the First
Universalist Sunday school will meet,
at 7.3O Friday evening, with Mrs. Luz
Their f. Gray.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-06

Rev. Robert S. Pinkham,. wife son,
and maid, returned, wednesday, from
a visit to Quincy, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-06

The star Club will meet, Friday
afternoon, with Mrs. Harry Trask.
Windsor street,, Randolph. Plans are
being made to hold sale and supper
at later date.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-06

Mrs. Georgia Huntington of Mon
mouth is the guest Of Mrs. j. II. Lib
by, 139 Water street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-06

Alfred Cornish of Brunswick is the
guest of his grandfather, Reuben A
Wentworth, on Temple street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-06

Bert Grinnell of Dover, formerly of
Hallowell, is the guest of his sister,
Mrs. d. G. Skillin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-06

Mrs. Lewis Cheney, Mrs. Joseph
Delaware and two daughters went,
Thursday to Watervile.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-06

Mrs. Edith Pope of vassalboro is
the guest of her cousin. Mrs. Geo. r
Morse.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-06

The barge Bast of the Reading fleet
is discharging coal at F. S. Wingate's
coal sheds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-06

Martin j. Burns, the barber. has
secured the services of William Pou-
lin of Waterville for his second chair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-06

Mr.. and Mrs. c.. f. Tirrell. Prospect
street, went to Boston, Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-06
GARDINER.
Telephone 37-W.

Mrs. George e. Colby is i'll at her
home on Fountain street.
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BEN TENNEY, President

the of
before \he 10th will draw intereso
the first ened and be deposited
and withdrawn mail dividends credited to deposit
ors since 1854 $,o5800987
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LOYAL CANADA.

Continued from Page one.1
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-05-17

given to few men to retain in retire
ment so much affection and regard
as DR.. Bancroft retained Among the
younger people there are many who
remember him as their family physf-
clan, and who thought Of him as a
dear and valued friend when his SER
vices could not be rendered to them.
He has come to his grave full OF
years and with a character and repu-
tation unspotted and blameless, and
our city is richer for the great, and
long, and good life which has blessed
it. The memory OF the just is blessed,
and the righteous shall be held in ever
lasting remembrance. To no man can
these words be applied with greater
truthfulness than to the man VINO
closed nearly eighty-four years of life
by gently falling to sleep in the town
he had loved and among those who
loved him.