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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-15

of Harrington but the name not prov
ing satisfactory was changed by the
legislature four months later to Au-
gusta Augusta has been the shire
town in kennebec county since 1899
and the Capitol since 1890 although
the legislature did not meet in the
new State House until 1891. The set
Elements Of d new country always fol-
low the lines of the least resistance
and il was SO in the settlement of An-
gusta. Along the Waterfront they
erected their cabins, extending back
to the outlying country as the town
grew Augusta has never been Il boom
town, a mushroom growth so charac-
teristio of the West. on the other
hand, the growth has been steady. sol
i'd gradual. She has steadily advanc-
ed and every census has shown sat
isfactory increase both in population
and value. For the year ending 1911
1857 500 was expended in building and
repairs.
Augusta is a firm believer in good
roads She has already expended 500,
090 in macadamizing her seven roads
leading out of the city and more Will
IollGN. Cft Has Uitit llitii S-Nh.pNt III
vested in school property alone, and
the 2000 pupils receive the best in
structions that money can procure.
The banking Institutions of the city
make one of the straWS that show her
prosperity With 5000 600 in resour-
ces it is claimed that Augusta stands
alone as the greatest banking centre
in Maine outside of Portland and the
most important banking centre In re-
lation 10 its population of any city in
the country. All central Maine looks
to Augusta for It's money. the same as
the whole country looks to Wall
street
Augusta is not confined to any one
business fer her success. Her indus
tries are diversified. The CHshnoe
Paper company, employs some 80
hands, and turns out 30 tons of pro-
duct daily in the shape of paper, and
80 tons of pulp The improvements
just installed there will better this
output lay & number Of tons. The Au-
gusta Lumber Co, whose lumber tract
is well up toward the head of the
Kennebec, handles something like 10
600 feet of lumber and employs nun
ufcu men or SO. alH,9of lpSS ptt9Scu
down the Kennebec in 1911. The c A.
Eaton Shoe Co, whose main factory
is located in Brockton. has branch
here that employs some $50 hands and
turns out 125 dozen pairs of shoes per
day The Edwards Manufacturing Co.
is one Of the largest of Augustus in
dustries. For years the Edwards mills
produced nothing but print cloth or
plain work Within Il year new ma
chinery has been installed and now
produces sateens twils, fancy seer
suckers and other weaVes. The mill
has about 100000 spindles and $500
looms and employs some thousand
workers. 1t requires 1000 h. p OF this
1000 h. D. is received from the Central
Power Co Many Improvements have
been made in labor saving machinery
in the past year
Below the Cushuoc Paper Co con-
neeted by a spur track with the Maine
Central, is the Hume. Newhall Com
pany which deals exclusively in lum-
Der. doors. windows, sash, framing and
n fact everything that is wanted for
a perfect house. They have built up
/ very large business and are still
Confined on Page Nine,) -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-15

good. About q
year a 6 o " o
h e a I'd of DR..
Miles Nervine.
and It certainly
h a $ proved a
blessing to our
little girl. She is
n o W apparently
cured and is en-
joying the best
of health. 1t Us
over a year since
she has had a
fit. We cannot
speak too highly
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-15

Jimmy Pond Again.

The commissioners of Inland Fish
cries and Game, Thursday received
the petition of H. t. Woodward and
II others of Litehtield. asking that the
regulations ON Jimmy pond be con-
tinued This petition is similar to a
petition received. Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-15
Finds Cure for Epilepsy
After Years of SUFFERING

my daughter was afflicted with
epileptic fits for three years. the attacks
coming every few weeks We employed
several doctors but they did her no
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-15
New Corporations.

The following corporations have filed
certificates Of organization, under the
general law:
omaha Motor Car Cos organized at
Augusta, for the purpose of manu-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-15

Of Or. Niles Nervine"
MRS FRANK ANDERSON,
Comfrey. MINI.
Thousands of children in the
United States who are suffering
from attacks OF epilepsy arc a
burden and sorrow to their parents,
who would give anything to restore
health to the sufferers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-15
NOMINATING PETITIONS

Filed by Candidates Who Will Go Be-
fore June Primaries.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-15

The following direct primary NOM
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-15

Send tho kennebec Daily
journal from now to July 1.
1912, the close of the Bible
Question Club Contest, for
tho special price of IS on.
closed. Count me a member
Of the Local Club.
NAlno ..',.. $500. ........s
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-03-15
DR.. Miles Nervine

is one of the best remedies known
for this affection. 1t has proven
beneficial in thousands of cases
and those who have used it have
the greatest faith in It. It is not
"cure-all," but a reliable remedy
for nervous diseases. You need
not hesitate to give it trial.
Sold by all Druggists II the ars4
bottle fails to benefit your money 70
returned.
NILES MEDICAL CO., EikAAsA NJ
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-07
THE OLD PINE TREE
 ON THE BRADEN PLACE
By MARY NICE HosKINs

Once an Indian chief came and stood under the old pine, measured its immense bole. shook his head. then went his way, leaving the pine unmolested-this chief was Pttman Colbert. the chief of the Cherokee Nation, he was felling logs to build a home for the Indian maiden who was waiting for him-"Big river, 'tother side-two-mile--''
 Years after this same maiden-AIrs. Pitt man Colbert, would make ready to visit her white friends in great style she would take her beautiful "ordcssd off clothes" from silk stockings to the la test style of headgear, put them in her carriage, then mount-man-fash shion-her stockily built Indian pony. then gaflop beside this carriage until she reached the home of her white friends, dismount and her coachman would wait until the visit finished sometimes she would take her friends out to the carriage and exhibit her fine clothes.
 The house this Indian chief built is still in existence, it is today. one of the show places of Colbert county and belongs to MT. Robert Goodloe of Tuscumbia. One of it's peculiarities Is that not nail was used in its construction, wooden peyv holds the entire structure together.
 But the pine tree in Spring valley was not used for this house; it's growth was dedicate to modern years. for solitude never satisfied the longngs of the hu- man heart nor the heart this giant pine tree that grew in Spring valley. There came time this winter when man said the pine tree shall grow no more, house must be built from this tall straight pine.
 Gordon F. Wright of Tuscumbia. nur- chased the tree. it was 175 years old, measured by the rings that circled it's heart It measured 72 feet to the first limit. There were 5000 feet in this first limit and lol0 feet in the first 12 foot cut, it was 21 feet in diameter. an eight wheeled wagon was used in hauling with three yoke of oxen, and two large mules. just to haul the first cut through Spring valley.
 It has been estimated that the tree con- tained enough lumber to build a modern house. Scientists tell us 1t requires. as many years for the destruction of a tree ] as it required for its growth. so in 17i years. others will watch the decay ot
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-07
LOOKOUTS LOOK STRONG TO RACE
 TO FINISH TAPE

Chattanooga, May 6-(Special.) )-NIan- ager Billy Smith is not yet satisfied with the hitting of the local squad and in the hopes of improving this feature of the offense he has radically shifted the line up. Jordan, who has been hitting sec ond, has been dropped to seventh place, while Coyle has replaced Otto. Moran has been moved into the lead off role and the entire lineup ahead of Jordan showed down single notch. This leaves Balenti in the clean-up place. position which he deserved in view of his,terrific and timely bingling.
 When Jordan was first secured it was Manager Bflly's intention to place him seventh, but Otto pointed out to his old time manager that the local offense was not varied enough and requested that he be allowed to hit second and use either the hit and run of the sacrifice as he thought best This was agreed to and the of fense was materially, aided thereby. Coyle. however. has shown such good judgment and at the same time hit so heavily that Otto suggested that 1t would be best for him now to hit lower and thus the change. Coyle has been mixing them up just as effectively as did Jordan.
 The most auSplclOuS tokcn ul a success ful season lies in the remarkable condi- ton of the stwirlers for this season of the year. In the past Chappelle. More, and Covelesllie have failed utterly to show any real form until mid-season. but with the exception of the last named the trio has already shown better form than at any time last year: More especially is in splendid condition and for once has his curve ball working during the two opening months. Chappele engaged m outdoor work during the winter months. running q casion crew at the lock and danlsat Hales Bar. Tenn, and as a result is in remarkable form. Tn Fridays fray, which went twelve innings to a tie. he held the hard hitting Crackers without n bingle until the eighth inning.
 The entire club. with the exception of Moves, is in excellent condition, and ex- poets to, take the largest majority of the contests with the Southern. clubs when the intersectional clash comes. A lit- tie more hitting and added effectiveness by the Pole will make the Lookouts a very dangerous contender
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-07

In 1737 a young pine sapling scattered its first cones in the valley which holds the great natural wonder of Northern Alabama-the big spring at Tuscumbia.
 This pine sapling grew steadily, every year a ring was added to it's soft fibrous heart, a waving crown supplanted the one of the preceding year, thus year by year this young pine tree mounted stead fly upward to the turquoise blue of the sky.
 During the years solitude grasps the air with solemn stillnes, no sound was waited through the primeval forest, un- less 1t was the song of the wild bird, filling the air with an unheard melody or the gurgle of the brook hurrying on- ward toward the sea, or the drowsy mum of the honey ,adened bee going to the old bee-tree to deposit it's store of gath cred sweetness.
 As the years grew. occasionally the sound of a woodmans axe was heard, denoting that somewhere. not far away. new element was being introduced Tn the heart of this great loneliness.
 It has been written that the sandalwood tree scents the axe that strikes the death blow to it's perfumed heart. perhaps this pine tree grew into the knowledge-and shivered--at the thought of a time in the coming years when it's resinous odors would be left on the sharp steel.
 Yet the pine tree grew taller and tall lel, the solitude of past years-the prom is of solitude during all the years to come. obsessed the pine tree with an un- disturbed restfulness, no beaten path har- dened near the lonely tree, the wild birds continued to balance themselves on the slender twigs as they sung the mating song of the year. In the cool dawn the blaze of noon day. in the purple twilight, this old pine tree simply grew and grew, some nights when the moon rose the won- derful witchery of light and shadow traced pictures on the yieldre earth, and the spell of a new beauty gr-sped Spring valley. the old tree would culver with a strange new joy-just the sweet joy of living-would bend its boughs. moan soft ly, as the wind stirred every green needle in it's increasing foliage.
 The years came and went. the old pine tree lifted itself far above its fellows
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-07
Orpheum-Vaudeville

Eddie Ross, expert banjo player and pcssessor of a long and clever line of talk. is the headliner at the Orpheum this week, ably second by Bush and Reyser, laugh making aerobats. The acrobatic team has number of very difficult and clever acts.
 Bessie Browning, petite singer and dancer, has several very pleasing songs, and Joe Cook delighted the audience last night with his exhibition. Cook carries line of scenery with him which made big hit with last nights crowds. Hav- Hand and Thornton produced a clever little skit called "A Question of Policy. This team is composed of a man and a woman and they have laughabe, jolly exhibition.
 As a whole the performance was very good last night. The crowd was large. There will he performances at 2:So o'clock every day and two shows every night, the first one starting at 7:So o'clock and tho last at g o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-07
BAD CREATURE IS
 PUT BEHIND BARS

Montgomery, May Especial )-Ed Ross, a negro. is in the ~ity jail here, charged with assault to murder and with carrying concealed weapons Ross Is alleged to have shot his wife through forced her to follow him to a swamp near here, where he threatened to kill her. The negro also threatened to shoot a policeman who attempted to arrest him He was later arrested in north Montgomery by two mounted officers. and was lodged in the city
 prison.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-07
NEARLY 40 TRAINS
 BRING VETERANS Macon Busy Receiving Hosts
 of Confederacy SONS OPEN REUNION
Movement to Discontinue Presenta- tion of Crosses of Honor" Some Who Never Fought
 Obtain Badge of Valor

Macon, May 6.-Georgia's central city' was busy today receiving the hosts of the Corfederacy Nearly two score special trains had arrived tonight bringing thou sands of the old soldiers and their friends .for the annual reunion which opens to- morrow morning. Camp John B. Gordon now looks like an army post, but it IS amply able to provide for the additional thousands expected to arrive during the night and tomorrow
 As a prelude to the veterans gathering the Sons of Confederate veterans opened their reunion tonight amid the blare of trur. pets and roll of drums. The meet ing was preceded by street parade. The sons were welcomed by Commander J. M. Dunwody of the local camp, Commander Charles C. Harper. of the Georgia divis- ion and city officials.
 movement to request the Daughters Of the Confederacy to discontinue the presentation of crosses of honor on the ground that many who did not take part in any of the battles of the civil war have received these emblems of valor, was started today by veterans already on the graund. It is proposed that instead of the crosses or honor. the Daughters have a new emblem designed and that 1t pe D r sented only to those who can show by the records that they were actual mem bera of the Confederate army and fought in the battles.
 An interesting feature today was the presentation to Mrs. Alex B. White of Washington, president of the Daughters of the Confederacy. of the chair in which Jefferson Davis was seated at his reeep- tion in 1887, when he made his farewell address to his former soldiers. The pre- sentafion took place at the opening. ses- sion of the Confederate Memorial asso-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-07
ADJUSTMENTS
Bijou Closed

To the surprise of many of it's patrons. the Bijou theatre is dark this week. The patrons of the popular playhouse were somewhat disappointed as last week wore on sand no announcement of this weeks bill was made.
 Manager Semon stated last night that he had played out his advance. winter bookings. but would book in more for the immediate future. He also said that he had no definite knowledge as yet that the house would be open next week. An nouncement of this will be made later. Mir. Semon said that he had pleasant surprise in store for his patrons in the shape of an announcement for the sum mer season, but refused to divulge any information
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-07
DID FLOYD ALLEN WEAR
 STEEL VEST IN COURTHOUSE? ]?

Wytheville, Va, May 6.-"It don't 'ake but mighty little of the right stuff to turn bullets" was one of Floyd AL lens first remarks to his guard after his capture at Hillsville courthouse shooting on March 1.
 Witnesses at his trial today testi- fled that was his retort when his guard expressed surprise that the old noun taineer had not been wounded until after he had left the court room, where Judge. prosecuting attorney, sheriff, Juror and bystanders had been killed.
 In the prosecutions attempt to show
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-07
LAWYER IS HELD
 ON GRAVE CHARGE

Chattanooga, May 6-Probate Judge L.. L. Herzberg. at Gadsden. Ala, today held C. D. Comstock, the Birmingham lawyer who was tried few weeks ago, Will Campbell, Sr.. and his son, James Camp bell, charged with attempting to bribe a witness in the Lutes murder case. to the grand jury under $500 bond. Will Camp bell, sr., is the father of Win Tamp- bell Jr., and cleve Campbell, who, with D. s. McClain, have been convicted of the Lutes murder.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-07

citation this morning. The real business of the association was postponed because of the non-arrival of several of the of ficers.
 A corps of several hundred boy scouts have been acting as couriers of the re- union information department and little trouble is being experienced in placing the incoming. veterans and visitors in the places provided for them An index sys- tenn also has been provided for the reg istration of the veterans, whereby a vis- itor can learn the exact location of any of the veterans attending the reunion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-07
CONFER ON NEW
 CITY WATER RATE,

The board of city commissioners al the officials os the Birmingham Watd works company held another conferen| yesterday afternoon in reference to Il new schedule of water rates for the cit ident Exum, Commissioners Weather and Lane and President A. M. Linn al Superintendent Mcconnell of the wate works company. The details of the pr posed new scheduletwere carefully go1 into and thoroughly discussed, bnt definite action was taken. The coInma sioners are giving this matter their clo attention and expect to close the matt at an early date.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-07

that Allen came prepared for the shoo ing and wore steel or iron breas plate, witnesses testified that at lea a dozen shots were fired at Allen | men only few feet away and that nol took effect
 Others testified that Allen had sh in the direction of Commonwealth A torney Foster who was killed and ol Witness said he saw Aliens revely leveled at Betty Ayres a flew secon' after she had been struck.
 All witnesses who testified todd agreed that the shooting was started ! the Aliens and not by Sheriff Web who also was killed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-07
Holmer Wins Marathon

Berlin, May 6.--Hans Holmer. Il American runner. won the internal ton
 Marathon race yesterday. Johnr Hayes. the former American Marath, champion, finished second. II laps b rind. No other prominent runners we entered. The race was held in skatiI rink and the prizes aggregated $500
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-07
Lawyer Assassinated

La Libertad. May 6.--San Salvador Jim inez, a leading lawyer, was assassinated last night by a farmer named Simson Calvo The shooting of Jiminez occurred in one of the principal streets.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-07
Knox Sailors For S5

this old house, and perhaps another pen will tell the story of how the magnifi- cent old pine was fell and the home that was built from it's white lumber
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-07
Fireless Cookers, Instead of
 S14.25 and S16.25 Are S1O

The popular Calorc Priceless Cookers will be offered at the Jubilee Special" today with choice of two numbers at the specially re- duced price of 1000 Cd F1oOr)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-07
Silver Bleached Table
 DamaSk 79c

The Linen Store will sell today 6S inch Sil yer Bleached Table Damask at 79c yard in- stead of the customary price of S9c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-07
S1.35 Japanese
 Rugs For $1

From our own importa- tions of Japanese Rugs we have chosen this spe- cial value. These rugs are size 3x6. in India colors, In a variety of designs.
 t3d Floor)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-07

Any S1 Union Suit For 85c
 Women may have the choice of any Union Suit in stock that until today retailed for 100 at the special price of s5c. This offer applies to our summer weight seasonable merchandise (2d FIoor)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-07
5 Ply Rubber Hose, Per
 Foot 9c

5 ply black rubber Hose that is sold everywhere at 12 1-2c per foot-the regu- lar half inch hose will be sold on our 2d floor today at Sc.
 (2nd FIoor)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-07
S1 Showerproof Foulards
 For 62c

special table of showerproof Foulards in neat designs stripes and dots inclusive of the new jouy figures. tMain Floor, Renr)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-07
25c White Bastite for 10c

The White Goods store will sell on to- day White Batiste 32 inches wide which but for the circumstances of purchase would be sold at the regular price of 25c.
 tAIain Floor, Front)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-07
25 Entirely Nezv and Better Values for Today's Celebra- ton of the Silver Jubilee
Women's S7.50 Linen
 Suits For S5

Women who know full well that they will not ga through the summer with out a linen ceat suit should avail themselves of this unusual opportunity. These linen coat suits are single breasted, made with high girdle skirt, panel front and back and are trimmed with smoked pearl buttons.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-07
Women's S5 Bathing
 Suits For S3.50

This price includes bloomers The suits are supplied either plain or trimmed, Of black satteen and alto gether jaunty style.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-07

1. When the Couch is opened, both halves are of EQUAL LENGTH, WIDTH and HEIGHT, making COMPLETE, EVEN and CONTINUOUS Spring, con- meeting in center-CANNOT Separate.
 2. HEAD and FOOT RAILS on BOTH HALVES.
 2. Opened and closed from FRONT or at EITHER end.
 1. In opening closing, castors DO NOT ROLL over carpet.
 |. EXTRA LENGTH G feet, 2 inchesJ WIDTH (4 feet, incbcs.)
The Raymer enterprise., 1912-04-04
COUNTY

County Clerk and Recorder, A. j..
Luther.
Treasurer, VIM. r. Patterson.
Assessor, A. Il. Fischer.
Sheriff, Samuel ]. McAfee.
Supt. Schools, w. G. Thomas.
County Judge, G. II. Bradfeld.
Coroner, Thos. G. Macy.
Surveyor, A. S. Lincoln. Eaton.
Colorado.
Chairman Commrs., p. G. Bolan-
der, Lucerne, Colorado.
Commissioner, r. w. DeVinny, OF
Evans, Colorado.
Commissioner,W. c. Lewis. Greeley
The Raymer enterprise., 1912-04-04
Raymer Markets
Corrected every Thursday
Rsdium and Plan, Growth.

a series Of Interesting experiments
is being carried on in the laboratory
OF Professor Noorden. Vienna. Plants
have been subjected TO radioactive
influence. and It has been asccrAined
that such plants grow to nearly twico
tho size OF those not subjected 10 the
influence Of radIum.
The Raymer enterprise., 1912-04-04
DIRECTORY
STATE.

Governor. John f. Shafroth.
1t. Gov. Stephen r. Fitzgerald
Secretary Of State. Jas. B. Pearce.
Treasurer of State, w. j. Gilligan.
Auditor of State, Roady kenehan.
Attorney Gen., John 7. Barnett.
Supe pe'intendent of Public lnstruc-
tion, Katherine NJ. Cook.
The Raymer enterprise., 1912-04-04
Time TO Pay TnXcs

The first half OF Zach years taxes
arc due and payable January !, the
Second half due and payable July /,
Of each year and the First half be-
come delinquent Feb'y rs, and the
End half become delinquent July 81.
of each year and draw interest af-
ter said dates. All taxes are paid
to County Treasurer.