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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-31
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES


. Mrs. Geo. Hutcl1ins formerly Mis-
Cassie X. Robinson of Portland, -die6
Wednesday, at her home in Mexico
| Besides the husband an infant sol
| survives. She was 80 years old and
native of New Mill, N 3.
man, giving the name of Free
Beldue of Providence. was held unde
$500 bonds in the Lewiston municipa
court. Wednesday, charged with break
ing and entering the Mystic theatre
Manager William p. Gray. who sleep
at the theatre. discovered him stand
ing at the window in the ticket ofIie,
at $50, that morning, he says
Domenica Lattanga. 20 years ole
and unmarried, was killed by an elec.
tric shock. Wednesday afternoon. Will,
at work in the mill of the ST. CroiN
Paper Company at Woodland. He
was on staging and placed his arm
on an iron conduit carrying 400 volt
power wires. Lattanga had been en-
ployed in Woodland for four years
and had $3.50 in his pockets
George II. Jordan, assistant super
intendent of the Lewiston City Farm
died at his home in Sabattus street
ednesday. of valvular heart trouble
Mr. Jordan was born in Litchield
Oct. 16, 1853. He married Ella NJ
Smith % years ago. His wife, his
mother, a sister. Mrs. Addie Angel o
Lewiston. and four brothers. Philif
| w of Lisbon Falls and Albert Ever
EFT and Willard of Boston, survive
Announcement was made, Wednes-
! day, that the annual Imitation an6
| banquet of the F'rars. the Junior hon
orary society at Bowdon College
would be held at Riyerton Park, Sat
urday evening. The following mem
hers of the Glass of 1914 will hf
| initiated: Louis A. Donahue of Port
| land, Clarence a. Brown of Portland
i Horace A. Barton of Greenwich, Conn.
Alfred +. Gray of Portsmouth. ant
Elroy O. LaGasee of Skowhegan.
| Justice George i. Bird of the supreme
court, Wednesday, appointed Thomai
l.. Talbot commissioner to take
| dispositions under a bin of exception,
| filed by Eben Winthrop Freeman. il
| the proceedings under the Corrupt
| Practices Act brought by James w
| Parker and others against Mayor Oak.
ley c. Curtis and the five Democratic
aldermen of Portland. The depositions
| with the report of the commissioner
| will Re made a part of the case TO bt
| presented ut the law court at It's next
term.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-31
State Crew Now Shipping
$4,000 Ballots Daily.
Cost Of Primary Election May
Reach $4,000.
Program for Graduating Exercises
OF Machias Normal School.

II was announced, Thursday at the
depaI tment Of State that all OF the
primary ballots were now printed and
the State crew was shipping them at
the rate of $4,000 a day Secy of State
Davis states that the work of sealing
and shipping the ballots will be en-
tircly completed as early as the 10th
Of June.
1t is, estimated at the secretary of
States office that the expense of the
direct primary election to the State
and to the municipalities will he in the
neighborhood of $4,000 The States
share of expense will be between $4,000
and $4,000 An appropriation has been
made of 5000 to care for the States
expense in connection with the primary
election, but the actual expense 10 the
State will probably overrun this sum.
The stock alone is said to cost approx
imateiy $500, about Is tons of paper
being used for the ballots, specimens
ard return Blanks.
The principal part of the expense to
the state is covered in the items of re-
ceiving and filing the nominating petit
tiens, preparing and printing the bal
l1ts and the required advertising. In
Guided in the items for which the mu-
inequalities must pay are registration,
preparing booths, compensation to
polling precinct officers. posting of
specimen ballots and registration lists
and team hire in connection with the
transportation of ballots to polling pre-
cincts. which last mentioned item in
the case of cities of the State, is d
considers hle pxupnSe
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-31
AN UNUSUAL CASE.
Hiram Taylor Held by Federal Au
thorities on Non Support Charge.

Portland, Me. May 3o.-An unusual
case TO come under the jurisdiction of
the federal officials of Portland was
the non support case against Hiram 5.
Tayler, eommorant of Auburn, Me. OF
washington, d. c.. which came up,
yesterday.
On a warrant issued under an indict-
ment returned in Washington. u. c.,
Deputy United states Marshal Hasty
Went to Auburn, yesterday. and
brought Taylor to Portland under ar
rest.
TAYLOR WAS arraigned before United
Stated Commissioner Bradley yester-
day afternoon, and ordered to give bail
in The sum of 5000 for appearance at
the April term of the supreme court OF
Washington. d. c. This is probably a
suspended term.
Being unable to furnish bail, Taylor
was held and will be taken to Wash
ington within a short time by one OF
the local United States officers.
1t is alleged that Taylor left his
wife and three children, March 16, 1912,
and refuses to help support them in
any way.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-31
Honest Advice to consumptives

Somehow there exists "A vast amount of
seepticism as to the possibility of curing
Consumption. We state none but facts
and are sincere In what we assert The
reason we advise all Consumptives to
take Eckman's Alternative promptly and
faithfully is because we have the reports
of many recoveries, one of which fol-
lows
1919 Susquehanna Ave, Phila., Pa.
Gentlemen: For two years | was af-
flicted with hemorrhages of the lungs
and our family physician advised an
other climate, as to remain would proba-
bly, be fatal; however, | remained and
when l recovered sufficiently to walk
about the house | was left with a fright
full racking cough which no medicine |
had taken could alleviate. 1t was at this
time, March, 1902, that learned of Eek
mans Alternative. In a short time my
cough was gone and | was pronounced
'welF or cured | am at present in ex-
celent health and feel that as long as l
can obtain Eekman's Alternative, l have
no fear of CONSUMPTION
tSigned) HOWARD T.. KLOTZ
Eekman's Alternative is effective in
Bronchitis. Asthma Hay Fever Throat
and Lung Troubles, and in upbulding
the system. Does not contain poisons,
opiates or habit-formng drugs. For
sale by c. b. Murphy and other leading
druggists Ask for booklet telling of re-
coveries and write to Eckman Labora-
tory, Philadelphia. Pa, for additional
evidence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-31
June 2. 1912.

Copyright, 1911, by Rev. T. S, Lin
scott, ID. d. }
Hypocrisy and Sincerity. Matt.
WILLS.
Golden Text-Take heed that We do
not your righteousness before men. to
be seen of them, else We have no re-
ward OF your Father who is in heaven.
Matt. vi:f.
% Verses ills it or not, and
why, always wrong TO let people
know the fact and the amount of our
givings to benevolence?
(2) II we give to the cause of God
gladly and to the extent of our ability,
should we seek TO hide the fact or be
willing to have it known, and why?
90 If we give more to Il good cause
when our givings are made public
than when they are not. are we or not,
and why, necessarily hypocritical?
"a If we give secretly or other
wise with the expectation of being
rewarded by God. is our motive noble
or ignobIe, and why? (This is one of
the questions which may be answered
in writing by members of the cIub.)
CD Verses 5-6-If a person prays in
public for the sake of being heard,
4
what sort of man is he2
90 If a person prays longer and
with more fervor in public than he
| does in private, what sort of man is
he?
O. If Jesus here does not condemn
praying in public, what does he con-
denim?
80 What are the benefits of prf-
vate prayer?
ca Why is it impossible for per-
son to be a Christian who does not
have private communion with God?
Q0) Verses 7-S-What benefit is a
form of words in prayer. even if ap-
propriate, if the heart and mind are
| not in the prayer?
d1) How do you reconcile the fact
that Jesus prayed all night long with
the Instructions he here gives concern
ing prayer?
d2) If the Heavenly Father knows
what we have need of before we ask
him, what is the need or benefit of
praying?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-31
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES

One of the biggest runs of Penobscot
salmon for years has kept the weir
fishermen busy for the past two or
three DAYS. Wednesday morning NJ. O..
Leach of West Penobscot took out IL
fish averaging Is pounds each, netting
him more than s125. as part of the
catch was sold alive to the United
States Fish Commission Tor breeding
purposes Edward Heath and A. Fl.
Whitfaore Of Verona got IA each. Sixty
fish were shipped to Bangor markets,
Wednesday, and many to Boston and
New York The run is known as the
"June school and is expected TO con-
tinue for several days. Salmon is sell
ing ct 2a to 40 cents q pound in Ban
gor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-31

Alexander Belvills, late Co. A, 18th n.
Y. Cav. and Co. ca 3D. n. Y Prov. Cav.
has been admitted to the Home.
Henry A. Hersey of Boston is visiting
friends at the Home.
Samuel n. Newcomb has been elected
manager of the n. c. o. and C. Mess. in
place of Robert j. Kirk, resigned. to
take place, June ].
Weather permitting. the game. at 5.15
tonight. will be between the Mohawks of
Augusta and Tosus First.
Moving pictures will be the bill at the
Opera house, Friday evening. special
films will be shown. As this is the last
entertainment of the season it should he
well attended Tickets will be on sale
at the usual time u.S0 to l o'clock
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-31

The committee on fire department of
the Augusta city council has decided
TO recommend the construction of a
new central fire station. An order will
be presented at the next meeting of
the city council for the construction
of such station at a cost not to ex-
coed $4,000.
The lot upon which the new station
is located has not yet been decided
upon by the committee, although it is
understood that sentiment has chang
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-31
Fire Dept. Committee Recommends
A New Central Fire Station

ed from the Hartford square location
to site upon Bridge street in the vi
cinity of the lot upon which the pres
ent engine house is located.
a site on Bridge street is favored
by Chief Engineer Rnct'ev On nc"o','''
of its being more centrally located and
doing away with the necessity of runs
ming through the crowded part of Wa
ter street in responding to calls on
the East side, at the North end and
on cushnoc Heights. ID ssfehm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-31
Your Questions
Answered.

II you would like to have answered
any particular question each or any
week from "The Suggestive Questions
on the. Sunday school Lesson" by Rev
DIR. Linscott, send In your request to
this office. giving the date of the les
son and the number of the question
you wish answered. You may selecr
any question except the one indicated
that 1T may be answered In writinl
by members of the club" DR.. Lin
scott will answer the questions either
in these columns or by mail through
this office. Don't forget to state wha
benefit these Suggestive Questions
are to you. Give your full name an,
address. Send your letters to 9TH,
Question Editor of the Kennebe.
Journal"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-31

George Bloutsos, aged 80. of POS
Elm street. Manchester. N. H., EN-
ployed at the Cohas Shoe factory, was
terribly mangled in the Manchester
Railroad yard, Wednesday night, dy-
ing soon after he was taken TO a hos
pital. lie attempted to board a freight
train northbound, for the evident pur-
pose OF riding from South Manchester
into the city proper EIe lost his hold
and went under the train.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-31
WALDO.
FREEDOM.

SOUTH-Miss Maud Turner has return
ed from Boston. where she has been the
past few weeks. visiting relatives and
friends
Mrs. Katis S. Bragg and daughter Ma
rion are visiting with Mrs. Frank Fuller
Mr.. and Mrs Willis Turner have moved
into Ansel Bradstreets rent
Mrs, Fred Jordan and daughters, Maria
and Mildred. visited, Sunday, with Mr.
and Mrs. Ralph d. Young
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-31
NATIONAL HOME.
Memorial Day Observance
By Civil War Veterans.
Decorations Of Graves Splendid
Grafton by Gen. D. E. SickIes.
The Interesting Exercises and Flo.
quent Address Much Enjoyed.

owing to the stormy weather in the
morning the Memorial day program
was omitted Details from the sever
al companies went to the cemetery and
decorated the graves of their departed
comrades by placing small American
flags at each. The regular afternoon
concert WIS played and the exercises
at the Opera house in the evening was
carried out as follows:
Overture by the orchestra: prayer by
the chaplain; selection by orchestra.
reading Of the poem. THE Returned
Maine Battle Flags Moses Owen)
by Col. John f. Richards; selection by
orchestral Grafton by General Daniel
Z. Sickies, late commander of the 3D.
Corps; singing of the hymn America
by the entire assemblage; benediction
by the chaplain
AT 640, Col. John r. Richards and Of
ficers of the Branch, headed by the
Home Band. escorted General Siekles
to the theater. where he delivered an
excellent GRAFTON to large and atten-
tive audienc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-31
Corporation CHANGE.

The Haverhill Shoe Machinery Co.
has filed at the office of the secretary
Of state a certificate of change, am
ncuncing The retirement of "A ,00o shares
OF common stock and the fixing of the
capital stock at 5000 shares. 1000 COM
mon and 5000 preferred.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-31
REST AND HEALTH TO MOTHER AND CHIN

MRS. WINsLow's Soothing SYRUP has been
used Tor over SIXTY WEARS by MILLIONS of
MOTHERS for their CHILDREN Will r
TEETHING. with PERFECT SUCCESS. 1t
SOOTHES the CHILD, SOFTENS the GUMS.
Al.LAYS all PAIN; CURES WIND COI,lC and
IS the best remedy for DIARRHOeA. Ii is alb
solntely harmless Be sure and ask for Mrs.
Winslows Soothing Syrup" and take no otheg
kind. Twenty-Five cents bottle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-31

Or. w A. S. Kimball and father. r.
G. Kimball. Of Portland. were calling
On friends here, Thursday.
The members of this Branch Home,
by authority of the president of the
board of managers, are permitted to
we;T straw hats during the period
commencing June l and terminating
Sept. 80. While the hats may be pur-
chased wherever il is desired, they
must conform to the approved pattern,
which, in two qualities, has been plac-
ed OH sale at the Home store. These
hats will be placed on beds. with 9TH
er clothing at all company inspections
officer of the day, Captain Henry Nc
Dewitt.
John Brown has returned to the
Branch after passing a short furlough
with relatives in Lynn
William Cronan left the Branch. Thurs
day. on a furough to visit relatives and
friends in Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-31
rodax,s Concert Program.

March-"'Unique." Apekles
ure-"Cosmopolitan.'' Prendevile
Waltzes from Madame Sherry"
Hoschua
Selection from 1.-THE Broken Idol
Alstyne
"SoftIv Urnawarcs'' Liucke
"Reminiscences Of the South, Solomon
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-04-17
MUST PAY WAGES
TWICE EACH MONTH
New Bill Requires Significantly
Settlements With Railway
Shop Men.
STATE RENTING QUARTERS
Public Buildings Seem made.
quate-lnspect West Point
Line To-Day.
STATE RENTING QUARTERS

No intimation has as yet come as to
whether or not the railroad companies
VIII contest the validity of the act Of
the last Legislature requiring wages
TO be paid at least twice each month
to employees OF railroad shops and man
ufacturing establishments The bill.
which was introduced by James j.
Creamer. was fought By representa-
tives OF railroads. hut passed with
little opposition. y similar bin in the
Legislature OF 1910 was vetoed by
Governor Mann because 1t contained
provisions not embraced In Its title.
The koenest interest prevails re-
gardinS the measure, and inquiries rs
10 when II will be effective are nuner-
ous. Labor Commissioner Doherty
hears from many Of those interested.
AS tine measure did not contain tho
emergency clause. 1t will not go into
effect until June II. After that date
the men in the railroad shops OF the
State must bs paid twice month The
law does not apply to railroud en-
pioyes of other sorts. such as station
men and track hands. Special esemp-
lions arc made Of men engaged In min
ing conl. ore or other minerals, or in
manufacturing coke or in excelsior
mills or sawmills, but the employers
In these concerns must settle at least
once month,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-04-17


NOTICE OF FIRST MEETING OF
CREDITORS.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-04-17
STATE TO PAY MORE RENT
Acknowledgement Crowded Out of state
Library building

Acknowledgement Crowded Out of stnto
Library building.
Unable to secure sufficient room for
office purposes in tho State buildings.
IL VIII be necessary CT an early day for
Adtutant- General W. W. Sale to move
into rented quarters. For two years h a
has occupied two small rooms on tho
second floor OF the State Library Build
Ing. which are made TO accommodate
the AdJutant- General. two United
States officers. the chief clerk and ste
nographers, in addition to the yolum,-
nous records which are always piling
up.
The Supreme Court occupies all the
rest Of the second floor. Although
some rooms are practically empty and
others are used but little, General naln
has failed to secure an extension of
his quarters.
The military storos are kept in the
basement. and when II becomes ncces-
sary to handle them they must be
moved through a window. The State
is now spending goodly sum OF money
for rents for public offices.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-04-17
Zinc In Inhnr Cnnc.

The Roanoke Cotton Mills was nned
BY Magistrates Camper and Gee, sit
ting at Salem yesterday. s25 and costs
Tor violating the law prohibiting the
employment OF children under fourteen
years OF age. The prosecution was
made by tho State Bureau OF Labor.
Commissioner Doherty was notified
also that the case against the ILres
store. charged with not permitting
clerks TO use seats in the salesroom,
had been decided for the defendant.
Later, In Salem. there will be some
cases against parents on the charge
OF permitting THAR young children to
work
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-04-17
BY a. J.. Chewing Company.
Real Estate Agents and Auctioneers.
Court Sale Of Brick
Dwelling, Northwest
Corner Byrd and
Fourth Streets

In execution OF decree OF the Rich
moad Chancery Court, entered July as.
1911 IN the suit OF Harriet e. Wade's
committee VS.. J. c. Brockenbrough,s
administrator. etc. we will, as speciaI
commissioners, thereby appointed, sell
by auction. upon the premises on
THURSDAY, April. IS, 1912,
at o'clock p Nj,
tho property mentioned above, frontine
2SH feet on the north line Of Byrd
Street, and extending hack within
parable! lines $50 feet to an alley.
This corner dwelling is centrally
located, convenient to a delightf,i1
park and everything desirable. s-,'r =
Please be sure to give 1t your EDO
cial attention -
TERMS: One-fourth cash; baIanc. A.,
three Equal instruments at six, twelve
and eighteen months for notes, inter
est added. and title retained until the
purchase money is all paid and a con-
veyance ordered by the court: or nil
cash. at the option of the purchaser.
SOL CUTCHTNS,
ISAAC DIGGS
Special Commissioners.
I hereby certify that tho bond "a.
required of the special commissioners
in the above mentioned suit has been
duly given. -
CHAs. o, sAv1LLE,
Clerk a
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-04-17
Bankruptcy.


IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE
UNITED STATES FOR THE EAST
ERN DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA.:
and AIMS FITZHUGH, as individ-
uals. and as partners, trading as
THE JOHN "A. McCLoY GRANITE
co. of Henrico county and district
afore said-Bankrupts u
Notice is hereby given that on the
18th day OF April. y. ID. 1912. the said
JOHN a. McCLoY and ALN1s FTrZ-
HUGH. as indtvidnais, and as pert
CLoY GRANITE oUARRYING CO..
was duly adjudlcatcd bankrupts.. and
that the iirst meeting of their creditors
will be held In my office. Rooms Nos.
SO2 and S03 American National Bank
Building. Richmond, Va. on the I'd
DAY OF MAY, a. d. 1912. at
10 O'Clock In the forenoon, at which
time the said creditors may attend.
prove their claims, appoint trustee.
cNamlne tho bankrupts. and transact
such other business as may properly
come before said meeting.
THOS. b. SNEAD.
Referee In Bankruptcy.
April Is. 1912.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-04-17

Fer WAGONS GO TO RICHARDSON
BROS. els Brook Avenue. Painting,
repairing and rubDcr-tire work
Madison 1861
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-04-17
rharn,ncy Examination.

Thirty-eisht applicants for license ms
pharmacists and twenty eight as assist
ant pharmacists were examined yestcr-
day Mt the Medical College Of Virginia
by the State Board of Pharmacy. The
work was concluded at 8 o'clock last
night The board Will hardly complete
Its work of examining and grading the
papers before Monday.
All the members OF tho board are
present. as follows: II. S. Arringto
Norfolk; G. r. Mankin, Falls Church
c, p. Kenrfott, Martinsvile; John l..
jackson, Tazewell: T. a. Miller, Rich
mond
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-04-17

The Governor issued reques;ion pa
pers yesterday for Edward Atti,
charged with robbery in Richmond
The young man is under arrest in Gin
cinnau, whittier Detectives .rge cant
Forrest c. Bailey went for him LAST
evening.
Att is charged with robb!nE the
store of Dan Aarroni on Broad Street,
last year, while he was employed thare.
He was supposed to have empt.ed tho
cash drawer mad taken other gouGs
while the proprietor WAS away
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-04-17

UNDER AND BY VIRTUE OF A DEED
+. of trust from Frank E. Willie to the
undersigned, dated October 10, 1911.
default having been made In Che
payment OF the note therein secured
and being thereto required by the
holder OF said note, l will, on SAT-
URDAY, April 20, 1912. at the ware
rooms of the Gordon Motor Company.
Richmond. at 1890 a. NJ. sell at
public auction the automobile con-
veyed by said deed. the Same being
fve-passenger Mitchell touring
car, engine No. 1895, with all lts
parts and attachments Terms:
Cash. W. KIRK MATHEWS,
Trusteo.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-04-17
kfaI estate Ior INfnt

SUMMER HOME. coNvENfENf 70
ocean. Furnished house. nine rooms
Lafayette Park one block from All
ocean trolley lines. For rent July,
August and part September. Refer
ences exchanged. c. a. FIELD,
Norfolk, Va
FOR RENT. OFFICE SPACE IN 1920
Huh Street, South Richmond. APP
ply on premises.
TO RENT. FURNISHED. FROM JUNE
to September l or 49, one OF the
roomiest and best located houses In
Barton Heights. Apply on the prem
iscs. T04 Lamb ave. after / p. NJ.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-04-17
BraIfn 3Droposal9

WILL BE RECEIVED AT
this office for the purchase and re-
moval of the building known as
Murphy's HotN, Nos. sol, 500, s05,
So7. 500 East Broad Street, statinm
time required to clear site and
amount or bonds to guarantee cor
tract. Estimates must be In .his
office not later than SATURDAY
April 90. 1912, ut IL o'clock noon.
The company reserves the right
to reject any and all bids. ~
(Signed)
MURPHY'S HOTEL UNC1.
BY JOHN MURPHY. -Prosid ant.