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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-22
Rozs and Sins II Mathematics.

The relative mathematical abilities
Of boys and girls and of the white
race as compared with the black. are
among the subjects taken up in a
monograph just issued for free dis
tribution by the L. S. Bureau of Edu-
cation. The monograph is entitled
Mathematics in the Public and
Private Secondary Schools of the
United States" and considers the
ability Of the boys and girls as shown
only in the type of school indicated by
the title.
1T seems to be the general opinion
that the average boy shows more abil-
ity in mathematics than the average
girl. but also that he does not work SO
faithfully" says the monograph. In
"a mixed class this greater ability OF
the hoy and the greater faithfulness
of the girl react most advantageously
on each other.
another fact that is noted is this;
In elementary algebra the girl does as
good work as the boy; In geometry
| not nearly so good. In advanced al
zebra and trigonometry. the boy
shows an ability which is far ahead OF
| the girl Yet, we are free TO confess
/ That his greater natural ability is Of
Item outclassed by the steady, patient
Iendeavor of the girl. Perhaps It
would be safer to say that the girl
does not show as great an ability as
| the boy, even though she may have
| IT.
In regard TO the relative tendency
| of boys and girl to choose elective
courses in mathematics the answers
| to q QUESTIONABLE indicate that boys
| are much more inclined to elect such
courses than girls are
| In investigating the relative mathe-
NAUTICAL ability of the colored race, a
QUESTIONABLE was sent to eleven we'll
known negro schools and colleges in
| the South.
| "The general feeling in the institu-
| tions covered by this report is that
| the difference between the races in
the matter of mathematics. in so far
las any differences exist, are due to
conditions rather than to race char
Iaeteristics.
| Five of the schools feel that there
is no difference due to race. Two are
of the opinion that colored students
lgenerally are not the equals of white
students. One school was not able
to make any comparison. Three did
not reply to the question regarding {
comparison of the races. Replies
were made by both white and coloreC
teachers who have had years of ex-
lperience in colored schools and in
lsome cases in white schools"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-22
Editorial Comment.
A Baseball Strike.



The strike mania is growing. We
read somewhere the other day of a
hensemaids' strike, New York city is
witnessing a walters strike, there was
a general strike a fortnight ago in a
New Hampshire college and now. 10
cap the climax comes the promise OF a
baseball strike. Tyrus K. Cobb of the
Detroit team of the American league.
the most noted of baseball players left
the field the other day and going into
stand pummelled one of the speeta-
tors The president of the league hap
pened to be in attendance. witnessed the
incident and promptly suspended Cobb
from the game.
The members of the Detroit team
held a meeting and notified President
Johnson that they will not play again
unless Cobb is reinstated, pointing out
that the spectator made insulting re-
marks TO the player and got only what
he deserved. The matter will doubties:
be promptly adjusted.
While Cobb was not justified in max
ing a personal attack upon the specta-
tor there is every probability that he
was subjected to abuse that was very
irritating. 1t is the usual thing for
some spectators at ball games TO con-
slider that the expenditure of their
money at the gate also entities them to
indulge in all the abuse of the players
that they wish. 1t is right that Cobb
SHOULD be subjected to discipline for his
assault upon the spectator but the
managers of organized baseball should
learn q lesson from this particular case
and hereafter eject from the grounds
ali persons insulting the players by Of
fensiye remarks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-22
Not Rosy Democratic Outlook.

If ANYBODY should tell you that Maine
Demoerats in Congress are highly elat-
ed over the prospects of the coming
national convention at Baltimore, don't
yca quite believe it! It is noticeable
fact that they are beginning &c thlnk
seriously about that convention. Those
OF them who so hastily Topped over to
Governor Wilson for the presidential
nomination are not feeling altogether
gay over tfYe present aspect. The first
of the year Maine Democrats in Con-
gress were of the opinion that Champ
Clark was about the last man fit to be
nominated for the presidency, and onl5
q few weeks ago they were saying that
Champ could not help them any in the
campaign 1t is quite apparent that
they are of the same opinion how, but
as is qEite The custom. The national
Democratic donkey insists on doing the
most FOOLISH things ii sight and is
manifeslh placing the mule driver
from Missouri in charge Of the pro-
cessiors
Maine Democrats hoped the nominal
ton ofSthe New Jersey school master
would mean few hundred ii not few
thousand votes for them in The Pine
Thee state, this fall, but it is fore
gone conclusion that the Missourian
win not be a vote getter in Maine.
Another little matter which is worry
ing Maine Democrats at Washington
is the fact that under the hammering
of the Democratic House, Maine is
losing largely of the federal service
that had been established, instead of
establishing more. In the case of the
shipping commissioner at Bath, the SER
vice was cut out the other day. by the
Democratic House. and the fight over
pension agencies including that at Au-
gusta. promises in the end to abolish
that service in Maine The prospects
are not overnight that the Senate will
be successful in continuing the agencies
for another year.
All insAlss fhe outlook is nor rosy for
those Democrats whose political for
tunes hang upon the votes they win
by convincing the people that they are
earning their Keep at The National
Capital.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-22

A New York correspondent writes
that Gothamis shivering in the chilli
est spring ever experienced there and
that New Workers are today suffering
an epidemic of disease that is spread
ing over every block in town. Pneu-
monia, grippe and common colds are
prostrating people by the thousands.
while the children of every quarter are
to a swift spread of
measles and whooping cough. The
frantic forces of the health depart
ment declare that the unreasonable
weather is largely responsible for
this dangerous prevalence of sickness
which has already begun to register
its results in the official death rate
figures in spite of heroic efforts tc
stay il.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-22

To save the national sport from the
fate of racing. the legions of baseball
fans are backing emergency meas
nres to be taken to root out betting
land boolImaking from the bleachers.
fessional gamblers are now known to
be making book secretly but steadily
ON every turn of the games that are
the only clean sporting exhibitions
left in New York. All about the
diamond ii Is being planned to station
sleuths to check such operations. and
it will surely go hard with all
gamesters caught soiling this sport as
they have the ring and race track.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-22

A very interesting item, and good
ness how they bit-and are biting.
Said a Fort Fairfield dispatch:
FORT FAIRFIELD, May 19-Best
estimates place the total sale of the
Aroostook potato crop of 1911 between
II. 000, 600 and 100000 bushels, leaving
between two and three million bushels
of the 100000 bushels crop sent to the
starch factories. used for seed and food
purposes here in the county and lost:
1t is figured that of the crop sold the
average price was over s. barrel. Thus
means that Areostook received for the
crop of 1911 between S1,650,o00 and Sl.SU0,o05
And couple of days later the
papers were making it over into
Maine Gossip. or State News in
style similar to the following from
Lewiston journal state Chat:
The total sale of the Aroostoek potato
crop of 1911 is estimated at between IA
0ae,000 and 100000 bushels, leaving be-
tween two and three million bushels that
were sent to the starch factories used
for seed aud food purposes here IN the
county or lost. 1t is figured that Ter
crops sold the average price was over
s. a barrel. This means that Aroostook
received for the crop Of potatoes which 1t
raised in 1911 between Sl,65oloo9 and
sl.se0,o0o
col. Condor of the Manchester
Union was among those present as
follows:
Aroostook county is reported to have
received between 81 $50. 900 and 81, 500 CO..
for last years potato crop-and there
will be no doubters among the people
who have been buying the tubers
All very well. but our mathematical
department returns this concise sola-
ton i'm response to our query:
To- 100000 bushels-equal. approximately
Z 2j3 600 barrels These. at 500 per bar
rel, yield $l0,546.Oeo.
Bet this Fort Fairfield statistician
had been reading Democratic cam
paign literature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-22
i gaazzs@fD
Railroad

TIME AT WHICH TRAINS ARE Ex-
PECTED TO ARRIVE AND DEPART.
In effect Nov. 81. 1911
FROM. AUGUSTA.
1.20 A. M, from FIT. Fairfield, Caribou.
Limestone, Van Buren, and intermediate
stations via Medford.
500 A. M. for Greenville, FIT. Kent.
Washburn, Grand Isle. Madawaska, st.
Francis. FIT. Fairfield, Caribou, Lime
stone and intermediate stations. Dining
car Bangor to MilIinocket.
1910 T. NJ, for Millnocket, Houlton.
TT. Fairfield Caribou, Van Buren,, Stock
ton and Searsport, Greenvilie, brown
Vile and intermediate stations.
ARRIVE AUGUSTA.
500 A NJ. from Van Buren,. Caribou.
.Ft Fairfield and intermediate stations.
$40 A. NJ, from Searsport and inter-
mediate stations.
$40 T.. NJ, from Greenville, Brownviiis
and intermediate stations.
40l p. NJ. from Van Buren,. Carbon
and principal intermediate stations.
Dining car MIliinocket to Bangor.
625 +. NJ. from Searsport and inter-
mediate stations.
1913 p NJ. from st. Francis. NADIA
waska, Grand Isle, Washburn, Fort
Kent, Ashland, Limestone. Caribou, 1T.
Fairfield, GreenVille and intermediate
". M. BROWN. GEO. NJ. HouGHToN.
Gen1 Supt. Pass'r Traf1c Msr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-22
Maine Gossip


The Ould Piper.
conned me the tale Of the Piper Pied
Wild a tear in the tail of me eve;
It's l do be glad there be none such
now,
Says l meself, says |.
For me fagot CLEANS on n wee bit lass,
An a slip of hue-eNed lad;
An what would | dc, were they toleu
away.
Says l to meself. hedad.
But one day looked for me wee bit
lass.
An the slip of lad, forhye:
Twas naught could / ind save sim
colleen,
Wild a hush an a rogush eye;
An near her, the likes of a bold soSsoon
Wild shoulders to match me own -.
Oh, where are me childer, at al, at all
says l 10 meseif, och hone!
Then / minded meself of the Piper ould
sure tbs back he has come the DAY,
An stolen me wee ones from on me
hearth.
Wild his pipe an his wheedlin' way
Arrah. the thafe q the wurreld, ne IS
tbs aisv he walks an sly,
Twas listen. and follow an over the
An lis lonely the day am 1
Pauline Frances Camp.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-22
Thorns,s Corner Granae.

The Ladies' Circle of Thorne's Cor
ner Grange, Lewiston will meet We'd
nesday afternoon, May %, at the hall.
where they Will do some cleaning and
get ready for the third anniversary Of
the dedication of the hall. which will
be held on the evening of May q.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-22
The Kidnexs and the Skin.

In the spring. the kidneys have much
to do. If they are weak or torpid,
they will not do it well. and the skin
will be pimpiy or blotchy. That is
telling the story in few words.
Hoods Sarsaparilla strengthens and
stimulates the kidneys. cures and pre-
vents pimples, blotches and all euta-
neous eruptions.
Don't fail to take It.
Buy a bottle today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-22
AUGUSTA LODGE DIRECTORY

ROSE OF SHARON CHAPTER, NO.
70, o. E. S. Stated meetings the first
Wednesday evening of each month al
7S0. II members sojourning in the city
are invited to attend
ELIZABETH r. MERRILL, w. M
ELIZABETH A. THOMPSON, Sec
u-w-ftf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-22

But what does the obedient Bidde-
ford Record intend 10 convey with the
editorial heading:
Backing Upmr. Pattangall.
Is it new abbreviation for umpire?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-22

\ Pennington photographer has m
vented camera that works with such
rapidity that in four minutes from the
time the exposure is made the finished
picture is ready for deliver. lie calls
it the ene-minute camera. My not
the four-minute photographer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-22

Also. while we're posing as press
agents fer that Moreyized city. We
would remark that Mormons appear to
be considered as too naughty for Lew
isten streets in the opinion of the city
government. Here is how the Lewis
ton Journal tells it: 1.-TWO Mormon eld-
ers from Canada, who have been in
Lewiston for several days, appeared
before the Lewiston board of aldermen.
Monday forenoon, to ash, permission To
preach in the public streets. Two of
the aldermen suggested that it would be
better for the men to secure hall for
their meetings. but the elders said they
did not feel like going To the expense.
Those in favor of granting this permit
viii signify it by show ct hands, said
the mayer Not a hand went up, Those
opposed. said the mapdr Every hand
was raised
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-22

Augusta's Y. NJ. c. A. building com
mittee feels that the Joke is on "Jeit
Smith.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-22
We Can't Help Saying 1t.

We Work Some Sudden.
Little jeff Smith
Started a tiff
TO garner a Y. NJ C. A.
Swooped down on the city.
Denounced the committee,
Then had his breath taken away.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-22

BY the way. speaking of Lewiston
and AUBURN. and fun of exuherant
thoughts Of our own Y. NJ c. A. doesn'
it seem strange that two such cities of
such combined size must still trail aft
er the capital city? oh. FOR that Argus
rooster!
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-22

This is what we call a hen-ious
mistake.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-22

In headlines over an account of the
death of James Rutherford of East
port the Lewiston Journal fears fowl
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-22

Good lime to start taxicab business
in Lewiston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-22

Strong men of Androseoggin's twin
cities continue to wear their money
where it can he passed over easily. All
50. late at night look for possible ae-
qnaiatances, turn up their coat collars
and take To the middle of the street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-22
Wednesday, May %, 1912.

Ingratitude is always a form
of weakness. have never
known a man of real ability to
be ungratefuI.-Goethe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-22

AUGUSTA CAMP NO. 74o0 MODERN
Woodmen of America. Regular meetings
first and third Mondays IN each month
at q. A. X. hall.
A. r. HALL Consul.
w. p. BERRY. Clerk
apr2s, m-w-f.lyr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-22

cALANTHE LODGE, NO. s2, X. p.
Regular convention at o'clock every
Wednesday evening
Work in the rank of Esquire, May l.
DANIEL ID. BUSH. G. G.
GEO. l.. FRYE, X. OF r. and s.
mon tu-wed TT
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-22

r. q. CAPEN REBEkAH LODGE NO
81, 1. o. o. F. Meets End and 4th WednsE
day evenings at 100 O'clock.
NELLIE p. RACKLIFF, N, @.
SADIE e. METCALFs Rec. Sec.
mch25 m-w-f1yr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-22

An, lis lonely the day am
Pauline Frances Camp.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1912-08-31
TUsKEGEE's GREAT FARM.
Variety of Food Products Raised at tho
Alabama In nsttute.

Alabama Institute.
The industries at tile Tuskegee tAIa,
institute are grouped into three depart
ments. the school of agriculture. the in.
dustries for girls and the department OF
mechanical industries The courses in
agriculture are given in MibaMk nail.
modern building erected in 1909 at IA
cost of $4,000 Farming was the first
industry started at the institute. and
the school farm in thirty years has
grown until it embraces 2.3UO acres. OF
this eighty acres form truck garden
on which is raised produce for the
school. eighty acres constitute an or
chard. $40 acres form the tract for gen
eral farming. while l.3O0 acres com,
prise an area given over TO pastures
aud woodland.
The dairy herd contains 227 head OF
cattle, breeders. yearings and calves
with lO5 milk COWS lat the pail" The
farm also has 5G2 hogs and l45 horses
mules and colts. while tile poultry yard
contains 1900 fowls. The farm work is
carried on by 22S students. forty hired
men and eighteen instructors.
Last year 632 tons of ensilage I2.0OU
bushels of sweet potatoes. $500 bush
els of corn and 1850 bushels of oats
were grown on the general farm. while
the truck garden yielded ll5.453 pounds
of greens. l.1l6 dozen punches OF let
tuce. 465 bushels of onions. 3.JTH
watermelons. 35S bushels of beans 53
bushels of beers. 1S3 bushels of toma-
toes 32l bushels OF rutabagas. 3lJO
dozen ears OF green corn. 2.064 melons
and cantaloupes. - bushels of white
potatoes and 2JS bushels of peas this
enumeration being given as an indica-
ton of the variety OF the table nj Tus
kegee and the manner In which the
pupils are being saturated in one OF
the many ideas of ruskegpe that one
indication of civiliZa ton is variety OF
food products.
"One of God $ objects in surrounding
US with vegcta bles. with grain, berries
and flowers" says Booker Washing
ton. lis to help us to make our bodies
better fitted for the uses OF life. 10
make our bodies stronger. to make
them more healthful When ! go to
church and hear people preach for
hours on all kinds of subjects. especial.
ly In country districts. where the soil
is fitted for growing all kinds of vege-
tables, all kinds of fowl. how much |
wish the minister would take few
hours and teach the people how to
fill their bodies with some of the beau
tiful things with which nature has sur
rounded them
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1912-08-31

acceptably as any of the best white
officials. BY so doing they have not
only reflected great credit upon them
selves as individuals. but they have
earned for the race highest respect
and greater confidence in the ability OF
colored men from their superiors in Of
flee and the public that has to trans
act business with it.
President Taft himself has indicated
in his federal appointments that the
primary aim of n public official must
be TO acceptably serve the government.
And he has also Indicated both in
speech and acts that duty to the gov
ernment comes before duty to party.
1t is not infrequent that we hear com
plants from colored men out in the
states that this or that ofIiceholder Is
not good representative simply be-
cause he has not secured q number of
minor appointments. such as clerk
ships. messengershlps and laborers
jobs for his colored constituents.
The fact Is that the civil service has
so completely blanketed all such posi-
lions or jobs that even United States
senator or cabinet officer cannot Sc
cure such places. much less colored
federal officials There is but one way
now. and only one, to secure n position
Of clerk, messenger or !aborer. and that
is by taking and passing the civil serv-
ice examination and then waiting your
turn for certifcation when vacancies
occur. Colored oiIiceholders who fill
their positions with signal ability are
doing the race far greater service than
their predecessors under the old spoils
system.
Diligent Force of Public Officials.
Strict attention TO the duties of their
Office characteriZes every man holding
federal position in Washington
There is J. G. Napier. register Of the
treasury. who seldom leaves his desk
except for the most urgent demands
by the public for his services in mat
ters OF Importance.
Judge Terrell Of the municipal court
Is regarded by white and colored law
yers as one of the ablest. fnirest and
most punctual judges on the bench
Cyrus Field Adams gives such close Mt
tention to his duties that he is rarely
ever seen outside Of his Office. VIII.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1912-08-31

A handsome folder in a red. rnire
and blue color scheme has just been
issued by the Denver & Rio Grande
Railroad in the interest of the forty
sixth national encampment of the
Grand Army of the Republic. to be
held in Los Angeles, September 9 to
IA, 1912. The folder is profusely illus.
trated with views in and about Los
Angeles and along the route and
gives a description of the attractions
of Southern California as well as the
scenic points along the line of travel.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1912-08-31
OFFICIAL RANK
IN WASHINGTON
Atro-Americans In Federal Serv-
ice Prove Their WORTH
FAITHFUL IN EVERY DETAIL.

Group of Business and Professional
Men of Known Ability Who Are Ae-
ceptabIy Filling High Positions of
Trust-Duty to Government First.
Taft's lpse Dixit.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1912-08-31
THE TRIALS OF A TRAVELLER.

81 am travelling salesman"
writes E. E. Youngs, E. Berkshire, Vt,
'and was often troubled with consti-
patton and indigestion till | began to
use DR.. Kings New Life Pills, which
have found an excellent remedy"
For all stomach. liver or kidney
troubles they are unequaled. Only 25
cents at all druggists.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1912-08-31

Trust-Duty to Government First.
Taft's Ipse Dixit.
Washington.-Ther are more color
ed federal otficeholders now assem-
bled at Washington in representative
positions than ever before. The rep
resentation under the present national
administration is the equal both in
quantity and quality Of any so far en-
joyed by the race. The type of men
now in office ranks among the highest
ever called to serve the government
These men. too. represent various
callings. For instance. Judge Terrell
of the municipal court, William n.
Lewis, assistant attorney general: j..
A Cobb. assistant district attorney.
and Henry Lincoln Johnson. recorder
of deeds, are lawyers. J. G. Napier.
register of the treasury. is n banker:
Ralph w. Tyler. auditor for the navy.
and Cyrus Field Adams. assistant reg
lister of the treasury. are newspaper
men. the former for many years on
the staff of an Ohio white daily and
the latter an editor of newspaper
published in Chicago.
Whitfield Mckinlay. collector of Gus
toms. is real estate broker. who op-
Grated on n large scale. While polit-
ica advantage is usually the aim in
making appointments to office. these
men were selected for tie positions
they occupy because OF fine reputa-
tons as citizens, professional and busi-
ness men established before being call
ed to fill presidential offices.
Men of Splendid Executive Ability.
None of these ofIlceholders are mere
officeholders as the term to many per-
sons in like positions applies. but are
rather public servants who know and
administer the duties of their offices as
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1912-08-31
National Educational Association

The National Educational association
will hold its next annual meeting al
the Temperance Industrial and Collegi-
ate institute in ClIremont. Va. in
1919 President John j Smallwood of
ri" abov" named institution is vice
president of the na'ional organization.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1912-08-31
NOTHING DOWN.

With two years private music les
sons free. Sale nov on. Columbine
Music Co, 92O-92i Fifteenth streer.
Charles building. Fifteenth and
Curtis.