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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-13

Tho Ladies of the G.. A. II. invite
their friends to come to G. a. r. hall.
Tuesday, May II, for a social after
noona Members are asked to bring
sandwiches or cake.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-13

Mrs Sarah Brown of Spruce street
who recently underwent a very criti-
cal operation for throat trouble. has
so much improved that she is now able
TO go ont of doors. She was agreeably
and extremely surprised, Saturday, by
receiving a large shower of post cards
and many beautiful flowers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-13

base hits-Cooper Parker Stolen bases
-cony 5; Morse 2. Struck out-By. Har-
vey z; by Chamberlain 4; by Wing Z.
Hit by pitched bali--Mitchell, Il. Hunt.
Witch pitch-Wing Passed ball-Thomp-
son 2. Base on balls-By Harvey, POM
eroy. Umpire Upton. Time, Lab. At
tendance 80.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-13

Mrs. Lizzie II. Towle has returned
home, after passing the winter with
her son, Charles. in Dexter and Is the
guest of Mrs. Ida Macomher. "A Chap
ell street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-13

The L. Is. Nickerson farm in Chelsea
has been sold by the w. d. Hutchlns
Co. to John Kelley of Belgrade, who
will occupy it at once as a permanent
home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-13

The II. B. sawyer farm agency has
sold The Edwards farm. containing 60
acres located in the town of White-
ED near East Pittston village, to Hen
ry L. Pike of Winthrop.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-13

The following birth was recorded, Sat
urday. at the office of the city clerk
May s, to Mr.. and Mrs. RAM Louzle.
son, Louis
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-13
UP DATE SHAVING
WITH CUTICURA SOAP
Sanative, Speedy. Wholesome,
and Most Agreeable.

Shaving with Gu
ticura Soapaccord-
ing to special dirtr-
tions with every
cake is a luxury for
tender faced men,
indispensable for
those W no shave
twice daily. and a
necessity for those
subject to redncss,
ro,lghness or irrita-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-13

Clerk of Courts Charles w. Jones and
Mrs. Jones went, Saturday, 10 Boston,
where they will be the guests for a
week of Mr.. Jones brother, Frederick
A. Jones.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-13

The Rebekah Aid will meet. this
Monday evening, at odd Fellows
hall. The meeting win be a business
session.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-13

Removal Notice-Mrs. H. e. Pres
colt, millinery and corsets, removed
from IL East Crescent street, TO 243
Water street, in offices occupied by
DR.. Davies. may3deodtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-13
LADIES
-ovELY HAIR IS EASY TO GET
Partisan Sage Will Make Your Hair
Radiant and Fascinating.

II YOU want 60 make your hair 50
beautifully lustrous that people can
not help but exclaim "Oh what lovely
hair" get a fifty cent bottle of PAR
ISIAN SAGE today
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-13

team, and o'Brien and Leclair We're the
battery for the losing nine.
The following is standing OF the
Grammar School League.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-13
Monday, May 10, 1912.
LOCAL BRIEF'S.l

L. C. Borrows of Vassalboro was q
business visitor, Saturday. in the city
end called at the court house.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-13

ton Of the skin. No mug, no soggy
soap, no germs, no two soaps when
one suffices. no loss of time.
To those wishing To try this for themselves =
sample cake viii be sent free. with 32-p. b0ok
the skin. Address "Cutlcura." Dent On. isostoa
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-13
REST AND HEALTH TO MOTHER AND CHILD.

NKs. WfrsLow's SoorHrsG SYRUP has been
used for over SIXTY YEARS by MILLIONS Of
MOTHERS for their CHILDREN WHILE
TEETHfNG, with PERFECT SUCCESS. It
S0OTHES. the CHILD. SOFTENS the G UMS,
Af.LAYS All PAIN CURES WIND collie, and
is the best remedy for DIARRHGiA. 1t is abb
spissteiy harmless be sure and ask for . Mrs.
Wipsicw' i Soothing syrup and take no other
kind, Jukpty-6 ys Sspts betas,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-13

Mrs. +. H. Moorlen. millinery, 81
lNospY street. -.-----xsA aprl0.dtl :.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-11-28

swaying mass OF bowling maniacs He
drew his heavy uruwS down over his
eyes and the square jaws ground to-
gether with Sullen determination
With 4 sudden impulse he threw his
right hand high above his head and his
voice doomed over the crowd in u peal
of command The effect was electrical
A painful hush followed
'Gentlemeu,'
He paused and his next words were
spoken in intense silence.
My answer to the extraordinary
greeting you have given ME this
morning is simple. AIN not working
for your approval | work for my
own approval, because must in ODE
dience to the call within me. Long
ago In my life gave up ambition and
ceased to ask anything for myself.
You cannot destroy my career be-
cause | cherish none, The scene you
are enaCtiug here this morning is y
disgrace to humanity. You have sur
rendered to the unmeaniug fear that
drives herd OF swine over a
precipice lou nave. 10y an act or
will. joined in movement to paralyze
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-11-28

A doctor entrr,N atd quickly dressed
Stuart's wounds, and turutd To Nan.
Hell I've VII right in week or so,
Mrs. Rivens, provided he doesn't insist
on breaking the run on another bank
by the spell OF his elouuence | hope
you can persuade him not TO try that
again
Il think I'm fully persuaded, Doctor"
Stuart answered grimly I've seen
great tight to-day
When the dN'tor had zone and Nan
was ,Cij "tur with Stuart an embar-
raS>ed .'.r tell between them
She MS quietly wondering II he were
fully UNCONSCIOUS when she was sob
bling ANA SAVING some very foolish
things, Above all, she was wondering
whether he knew that she had kissed
him.
When her ear stopped at South
Washington square and Stuart insisted
on scrambliug out alone. she held his
hand tight Il moment and spoke with
trembling earneStneSs:
You will see me now. Jim. and be
friends?"
He answered promptly,
Yes. Nan. | will The world Is new
err going 10 I've quite the same place for
me after today There was one moment
this morning In which think | lived
thousand years"
A hot flush stole over the woman's
beautiful face as she looked steadily
into his eyes and quietly asked:
What moment was that?"
The moment looked down that gun
barrel. saw the stupid hate in that
fools eyes and felt the throb OF the in
sane desire to kill in the people behind
him, the people for whom I've been
giving my life a joyous sacrifice"
Nan smiled sigh OF relief
"Oh. see. Well. you've made me
very happy with your promise. know
you will keep your word"
He pressed her hand tirmly
You are more beautiful than ever.
Nan. Yes. I'll keep my word Goodby
until call"
And the woman smiled In triumph.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-11-28
CHAPTER xl.
The Lamp OF Aladdin.

"HE clouds OF the panic slowly
lifted and the sun began to
shine A fearless officer OF the
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-11-28

paying homage to the power the little,
dark. swarthy ngure today incarnated
Bivens had become more difficult OF
approach anu carried himself with
quiet. CONSCIOUS pride.
Stuart was scarcely prepared for the
hearty. old fashioned cordial way In
which he went about the business for
which he had asked him to come,
Now, Jim, this is your day. those
fellows out .here IN the reception hall
can wait. You and | must have the
thing out-man to man, heart TO heart
You can talk plainly and I'll answer
sQuarely.
I've got Il proposition TO make to
you. so big you've got to hear 1t, so big
you can't get away from II, because
you're not fool You're a man OF gen
ius There Is no height TO which you
cannot climb when once your feet are
ON the ladder, And I'm going to put
them there"
The assurance In Bivens' voice and
the contagious enthusiasm with which
he spoke Impressed Stuart.
Bivens was quick TO recognize II and
strike ut once.
Before present my plans | want
TO show YOU that | can make good my
word ! have caused these reporters TO
be sent here today for the purpose OF
giving the widest publicity to the facts
about my fortune. Another run has
been planned tomorrow on one OF my
banks | have placed my money and
securities In the next room, so arranged
that you can verify my statements, and
at the proper moment | shall ask these
reporters Into the place and let them
see with their own eyes. There can be
no more rumors In Wall street about
my financial status Come In here"
Bivens led the way into the room
beyond, which was the meeting place
OF the directors OF his many corpora
tons
Stuart Ind scarcely passed the door
when he stopped. struck dumb with
amazement In the center OF the great
office was a sight that held him spell
bound. An immense vermilion wood
table. six feet wide and fifty feet In
length filed the center, On II the wig,
ard had placed his fortune OF ninety
millions of dollars, Twenty millions
were In gold. Its heavy weight sustain
ed by extra stanchious The coin, APP
parently all new from the national
mint. was carefully arranged around
the edges OF the table IN a solid bul
wark two feet high.
Behind this cleaning yellow pile OF
gold he had placed his stocks and
bonds-each pile showing on Its top
layer the rich green, gold or purple
colors of Its issue. each pile marked
with tag which showed Its total
amount The effect wns stunning.
Bivens approached the table softly
and reverently, as n priest approaches
the high altar. and touched the gold
with the tips Of his slender little
fingers,
i've Just begun
~You,<e just~eegunF' stuart inter
rupted laughingly.
Yes. you'll understand what mean
before I've finished the days work"
But whyf" the young lawyer asked
passionately. such purpose seems
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-11-28

~ IvENS' plan would have gone /
through without a hitch but |
for one thing. He had over
Inol-od tho fact that the king /
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-11-28
passionately

to me In view OF this stunning revcla
ton the sheerest insanity Life, the
one priceless thing we possess. ID too
short | can see you shovellng coat
through all eternity
But ! happen to be going TO the
other place." Biyens broke In good ma
turedly
Stuart looked at the pile OF gold
moment and then at Bivens and said
slowly:
Well II you do get there. Cal,
there's one thing certain. the angels
will all have to sleep with their pocket
books under their pillows"
Bivens eyes sparkled and a smile
played about the hard lines OF his
mouth In spite OF It's doubtful na
ture he enjoyed the tribute TO his
financial genius beneath the banter OF
bis friends joke With q gesture OF
conscious dignity he turned TO the
table and quietly said:
You Will find on this table exactly
S9O.OOO.OOO Within an hour you can
examine each division Of coin. stocks
and bonds and bear witness TO the
truth OF my assertions. I'm going to
close that door and leave you here for
al hour"
Alone with all tbatr
Lob. there's only one way out" Biv
ems la ughed-" through my little recep
ton room. and III be there ri meet
some OF the gentlemen who nre wait
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-11-28
He Hurled Him Down the Steps.

He Hurled Him Down the Steps.
the motive power of the world-faith.
There is but one thing that runs this
earth OF ours for single day-faith
in one another.
lyon are scrambling here for few
dollars in this bank. What can you
do with 1t when you draw 1t out?
There is not enough cash in the world
to transact single days business.
Business is run on credit-faith The
business OF a bank Is to keep money
moving and make 1t do the worlds
work. You are attempting to stop
the work by the destruction OF Its
faith
Suddenly man who had quietly
pushed his way through the crowd
sprang on the step before the speaker
and thrust a revolver into his face.
cry of horror swept the crowd,
as Stuart paused. turned pale and
looked steadily down the flashing bar
rel into the madmans eyes.
"Who started this work of destruc
tionT the man cried. "You-you do
you hear me? And I've been COM
manIed by God Almighty TO end this
trouble by ending YOU
AS Stuart held the gittering ewes
levelled at him across the blue black
barrel he could see the mans nervous
and uncertain finger twitching at the
trigger. With sudden panther like
spring he leaped across the five feet
when separated him from the man
who held the revolver. His left hand
gripped the weapon and threw ii into
the air as 1t was fred. while his right
hand closed on the throat OF his assall-
ant With his knee against the mans
breast he hurled him down the steps.
wrenched the revolver from his hand
and with a single blow knocked him
into insensibility
The spell was broken. The mob that
hated him saw their chance. A yell of
rage swept them. and II dozen men
sprang toward him with curses. For
a moment he held his own. when sud
denly well directed blow from behind
knocked him down. In blind fury be
felt the smash of blows on his face
and head stream of blood was
trickling down his forehead and Its
salty taste penetrated his mouth.
A sudden crash from space seemed
to send the world into a mass of fam
ing splinters and the light faded He
heard the soft rustic of silk and felt
the pressure OF woman's lips on his.
Surely he must be dead. was the first
thought that flashed through his mind
And then from somewhere far away
In space came Mans voice low aud
tense:
Come back. Jim. dear. I've some
thing TO tell you You cant die. you
shall not die until I've told you
He opened his eyes and found Nan
bending over him. His hand rested on
her soft arm. and his head lay pillowed
on her breast.
why. Nan. it's you. What's hap
pened? What on earth are you doing
hereT'
He looked about the room and saw
that be was In the inner Office Of the
president Of the bank. alone with Biv-
ems wife He was lying on the big
leather couch
Il heard that you were going TO speak
this morning wanted 10 hear you
and came. | arrived just as you be-
gan and managed to get into the bank
saw that man try to kill you. Jim.
and that crowd nf wild beasts tram
ping you 10 death Two detectives
pulled you out aud dragged yeu into
the bank
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-11-28
Only A Fire Hero

but the crowd cheered. as. with burned
hands he held up small round box.
'Fellowsl" he shouted. "this Bueklen's Arnica
Saive hold, has everything beat for burns"
Right! also for boils, ulcers. sores. pimples'
eczema. cuts. sprsins, bruises. surest pile cure.
Il subduss Inflammation, kills pain. Only %
cents at Prideaux g. Bliss.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-11-28
Wis
CHAPTER X.
At the Kings Command.

~ IvENs' plan would have gone
through without hitch but
for one thing He had over
looked the fact that the king
dom of Mammon in America has
king and that the present ruler is very
much alive A man of few words. of
iron will, of fiery temper. of keen in
telect. proud. ambitious. resourceful.
bold. successful. giant in physique
and a giant in personality
1t happens that his majesty is an old
time Wall street banker. with inherited
traditions about banks and the way
their funds should be handled. He
had long held a pet aversion The Van
Dam Trust company had become an
offeuse to his nostrilS 1t had built
huge palace far up town and its presi-
dent had attempted 10 set up court
Of his own He had gathered about
him a following. among them an ex-
president OF the United States. Gold
had poured into the treasury OF the
great marble palace IN constant
stream until its deposits had reached
the unprecedented sum OF SN.0boOoo
a sum greater than the royal bank II
self could boast
When the hing heard the first rumor
Of the fact that the Van Dam Trust
was backing the schemes Of the Allied
Bankers In their sensational RAID Oh
the market his big nostrils suddenly
dilated.
At last he bad them just whore he
wanted them. He signed the death
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-11-28

Snlne n leHTIeSS Ot Tue
law had struck Il blow for jus.
tice that marked the beginning of
new era OF national life. Slowly but
surely the prices OF stocks began to
mount
Incidentally corner In wheat was
bread rose 20 per cent Bivens was
found to be the mysterious power be-
hind the deal. and before the old
timers In the wheat pit could marshal
their forces To crush him he closed out
his holdings at IA profit of five millions.
The little hnancier awoke next morn
ing to find himself the most famous
man In America. His picture now APP
peared everywhere and all sorts OF
writer's began 70 weave marvellous sto-
ries of his achievements.
Nan was insisting again that he make
Stuart an offer to become his associate
IN business.
I'm sure he will consider your offer
now"
Bivens looked at her a moment curl
ously and she turned her eyes away.
why do you think he has changed
his attitude toward meT'
From something he said. That mob
has written question mark before his
life"
by GEORGE he exclaimed. his black
eyes sparkling. 1T may be possible"
you'll try?" Nan asked eagerly.
"I'll not try-I'll do 1t.
I've an enemy somewhere among
the fallen" Bivens went on musingly,
"who is dying hard. In spite OF the
fact that have unlimited resources,
this man Is constantly circulating re-
ports about the soundness OF my
finances. He uses the telephone
principally and be has started two
runs on my bank within the past
month. Another Is pending. I'm go
ing to ask Jim to preside over an in
vestigation or my resources In the
presence of dozen newspaper re-
porters"
Nan stopped and kissed him,
When Stuart reached Bivens' new
Offices in Wall street he was amazed
at their size and magniticence. The
first impression was one of dazzling
splendor The huge reception hall was
trimmed from floor to dome In onyx
and gold
Stuart nodded to a group of reporters
waiting for the chance OF word with
the great man. Looks like full
house, doesn't tt?'' be said
They've been here for hours" said
a reporter. There are senator. three
members OF the house Of representa-
tives, an ambassador. the governor OF
a Chinese province. japanese prince
and dozen big politicians from as
many states. to say nothing OF the
small fry"
well. | have an appointment with
Mr.. Bivens at this hour"
Really" the reporter gasped. Then
for heavens sake give me a chance at
you FIVE minutes before the other fel-
lows. Remember now. saw you
hrstr'
He was still pleading when Stuart
smilingly drew away and followed one
of Bivens' secretaries.
Bivens came forward to greet him
with outstretched hands.
II needn't gay | am glad TO see you.
Jim. How do you like my new quar-.
tersT'
Absolutely stunning | had no idea
you cultivated such ceremonial splen-
doris in your business.
Yes. like it," the hnancier admit
ted thoughtfully. Il don't mind con
Tossing to you on the sly that II was
Mans idea at first. pG' took to II like
II duck 10 water
In spite OF Stuarts contempt for the
mere possession OF money. In spite OF
his traditional contempt for Biyens' an.
tecedeDts. character and business meth.
DDS. ne found himself uLcohSciously
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-11-28
ITO be continued. ]
House and Barn To Rent or Sell.

House and Barn To Rent or Sell.
The J. NJ. Smith homestead. House
contains eight rooms. House and barn
will be rented to one party or separate
" The property will be sold either as
a whole or In part to suit purchasers.
JAMES SPENsLEY.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-11-28
CALLING CARDS AND INVITATIONS

in correct sizes and styles, neatly print
ed at the Crawford Printery, Mineral
Point. Engraved work also furnished.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-05-16
The Himelia CreyaSSe.

The erevasse at Hymelia, thirty
five miles north of New Orleans, on
the west bank of the Mississippi,
will increase the calamity by flood
which is already appalling. 1t has
been estimated that this crevasse
will flood at least thousand square
miles of fertile territory, besides in
creasing the thousands of refugees
who are dependent on the govern
ment and the kindly disposed for
the actual necessities of life.
If there will come from this al
most overwhelming calamity ssfae
plan whereby the levees can be Of
protection instead of a deIusion and
q snare. the loss 10 property and to
life and the hardships experienced
will not have been in vain.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-05-16

His SOrk in EhrmOns WieA De Mssl
Advanced Ideas Of Sanitation.

New Orleans States: Governor
Sanders in his farewell message &c
the Legislature recommends addi-
tioNaI funds to complete the achives
Of The court house. So
OF The activities. of the State
Board of Health during The past two
ears under the leadership OF Dr.
Oscar Bowling, ne says they have
Deen in harmony with the most AL
vanced methods Of progressive safi
tariaI,s and with Che principles OF
thescience of, preventive medicine
The results have been most crafty
ing. lie concludes the health review
with The statement
'"The health movement was under
taken in the community interest and
has been prosecuted fearlessly, Wig
orously and without favOritism. The
courts have shown a spirit of CO.
operation and the general public
prompt approval.
"The board is to be especially
commended for its wise and scien
tific management of the funds, With
the limited appropriation available
extraordinary results have been OBJ
.ained."
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-05-16
The Gross lake s,A.

The litigation es years iAveiRing
the ownership Hs Cross lake was
shded Q few days stRce when To-
Supreme Court of the Umted States
sitting at Wasmngtoa 3D. C., @creed
title 70 ehe State.
The OWnerhsip dg Cross Lake,
comprising about n,0OS aces, was
claimed by The Csddo Lake H0nting
and Fishing Club on its purchase
froN the Caddo Ievee Board at zoe
per acre. The Seate disputed the
authority OF the Caddo Levee Boaru
to sell or 10 make title. This iitiga-
ton dates from the year 1905. Its
course from the District Court o.
the Supreme Court of the State and
to The United States Suprene Court
is of fateI~st TO attorneys, but the
peoplerare only concerned in the
final adjudication which gives title
to the State.
1t may be stated briefly that the
,
the city of Shreveport by an enact
nlent of Hon. L IL. Smith and Hon.
T. C.. Barret, Representatives of Cad
do respectively in the House and the
Senate of the State Legislature. The
price for this tract was fixed at 81 .00
per acre.
AS programmed several years ago
by a gentleman and citizen of
Shreveport, whose name it is un=
necessary to mention, Major Paul
LoWenthal, then chairman of the
committee ION water" of the City
Council, had plans and specifica-
tions prepared which were approved
by the City Council. In the prelim-
mary proceedings of the water plan
Major Lowenthal received the as
sistance of Hon. John d. Wilkinson.
In the progress of the suit there
were engaged Judges w. P. Hall and
E. w. Sutherlin, Hon. John d. Will
kinson and Farrar, Jonas & krutt-
schnitt of New Orleans.
1t may be said without detracting
from any of the gentlemen engaged
in the suit, nor in a personal sense,
that Judge Hall was untiring in his
efforts an dhis argument before the
Supreme Court of the United States
was mastery.
From the final decree by the Su-
prame Court OF the United States
the city of Shreveport has acquired
t1,000 acres, at theNfixed price of
S.i00 per acre, the purpose of which
is to be converted into a reservoir
of fresh and~wholesome water to
supply the needs of the citizens of
Shreveport.
1t will now be in order to renew
the agitation of municipal control
and ownership of the water supply.