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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-18
270O ATTEND OPEN
ING DAY OF GRANGE.
57,764 Is Membership Of Grange il
Maine--Order Is in Excellent Finan-
Cia| Standing -Stetson Declares
Parcels Post Law a Victory.

Maine is third in the list of states
with water power possibilities, and
Maine is just on the threshold of the
development of it's water powers. The
important question for US to consider
in the interest of all the people, or
whether the God-given bounty of vast
water power shall be monopolized by
big interests This is the danger that
now eonfronts us and to save to the
people of Maine the benefits to be de-
rived from water power development
we must be awake and ready to grasp
the opportunity. We should unite with
all public spirited citizens or combi-
nations in a progressive movement
which will spell progress for Maine and
will prevent the putting of our State
under perpetual tribute. II we stand
idly by now instead of reaping the BEN
efits of our splendid water power or
daiued by nature for our prosperity
we shall see that power through high
tension, electric transmissions sent out
of our State.
"The water powers of the state are
a great heritage. Properly utilized
they will increase the Industrial possi-
biiities of the State many fold. They
Will develop electric service in every
part of the State and increase farm
values immeasurably."
Organize and agitate for better
roads, urged Mr.. Stetson. Il wish to
state and emphasize what | stated in a
former report. The purpose for which
roads are built is commerce and not
pleasure and the sole consideration
that should have weight in using the
peoples money through federal, state
or local appropriation is commercial.
Continued on Page Four.)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-18

Portland, Me, Dee. 1T think you
will agree with me that in the enact
ment of the Parcels Post law we have
scored a great victory" said Worthy
Master c. S. Stetson of Greene, to
nearly 1905 Patrons of Husbandry, at
the opening session of the 39th an
nual convention of the Maine State
Grange. today. Mr.. Stetson, who at
the meeting of the national organiza-
ton at Spokane, Wash, recently was
made chairman of the executive COM
mittee, in his annual report to the
grangers explained and discussed the
Parcels Post law, which becomes eff
fective on Jan. 1st He qualified his
statement by adding Still it is but
the entering wedge and it is up to us
to keep hammering away until we
have a modern, up-to-dat Parcels
Post"
Speaking of the proposed amend
ment to the constitution of the Unit
ed States providing for the election
of senator's by popular vote of the peo-
pie. which the Grange has champion
ed for many years, he said Patrons,
at the coming session or the Legis-
lature, Maine will go on record as be-
ing in favor of or opposed to this
amendment to our national constitu
ton. l would most earnestly recon-
mend that each and every one of you
use your influence with Your repre-
sentatives and cooperate with your
legislative committee in bringing
about this much desired reform"
The Grange he said, should exert its
influence in favor of conserving and
deNelnning natural reSources.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-18
THE WEATHER
RAlN-WARM Err.

Washington, Dec. 17.-Forecasts for
New York: Cloudy. probably local
rains in Interior Wednesday: Thurs
day, fair; moderate south winds. North
New England: Rain or snow and
warmer, Wednesday; Thursday, prob
ably fair: moderate south winds.
South New England: Local rains,
Wednesday; somewhat warmer;
Thursday. fair, moderate south winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-18

Convicted of defrauding ! Host1n
hotel. Rev. Harry r. Fuller, who said
he was minister of q Baptist church
in Pennington, N. j. was sentsnNAd
to one month in Charles Stfeet jhIt
Boston. by Judge Murray In. the Boa
ton municipal court. rnssday.s H3tt4f
is alleged to have given two worthlssa
checks to the hotel fdaha cement y IN
payment for board ana room j
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-18
Boston Forecast.

Boston, Dec. 17.-Forecast: Wednes-
day, generally cloudy, probably oeca-
sional rain; somewhat warmer; mod
crate southery winds. Thursday, fair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-18

The two Democratic senators from
Maine nave not shown their hands
yet with. regard To confirmation oil
nominations for. Republicans to sever
al post Offices in the Pine Tree State.
The nominations of 4several Maine
postfnasters to serve ANOTHER term
have been sent in by the President and
referred 70 the Senate committee on
post offices and post roads. This holds
tru also of numerous post Office nom
nations from other states. The Sen
ate Democrats in the meantime have
been comforting and parleying in the
hope of determining upon some gener-
al policy.
1t seems to be likely that if the
Maine senators are willing to acquiesce
in the confirmation of these Maine
postmasters., the Republican incum-
bents VIII be given new commissions
and may be allowed to serve for anoth-
er four years. On the other hand. II
the Maine senators object it is almost
certain that some of these nominations
will be held up and no action taker
before the adjournment of Congress
This would mean the nomination oil
Democrats to take their places,
Just at present there seems TO be
no disposition to be radical in this
matter of Nominations to offices. as
far as the Maine Democrats in Con-
gress are oahcerned. They want al
the places they can get. of course, but
they are talking. about letting incum-
bents serve ,out their terms, arguing
that such a course. Nolild most likeis
meet with APPROVAL in the several com
munities affected. 4
1t looks nowxas. though the decision
in most of these patronage matters
would be deferred till after the holt
days. There is so little time left now
before adjournment, that it will b'
Continued on Page Eighty
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-18
NAVAL BATTLE CONTINUES.

Eedil- Bahr, Dardanelles, Dec. IL
Another naval battle was begun be-
tween the Turkish and Greek fleets,
this morning, outside the entrance TO
the Dardanelles Strait. The firing
was very heavy. How many vessels
are engaged is not known.
After the naval battle off the OAR
danelles the Turkish warships re-
turned to their anchorage with flags
flying and bands playing, amid the en-
thusiastc applause of the crowds lin
ing the shore.
According to an eye witness, who
verifies the official report of the en-
gagement after long range ex-
change of shots, the smaller Greek
vessels retired, leaving the pride of
the Greek navy the cruiser Georgia
Averoff, to bear the brunt of the
fighting. The cruiser seemed to be
using only her small calibre guns and
showed signs of having been struck
by three or four shells. Finally she
slowly retired from the combat.
The Greek torpedoboats and sub
marines remained behind an island
under cover, during the fighting.
Athens, Dec. 17.-The ministry of
marine has made public the details
of the naval battle fought, yesterday,
outside the Dardanelles, as reported
by the commander Of the Greek de-
stroyer squadron.
Yesterday mornings" says the re-
port. our fleet consisting of the bat
tleships Spetsia, Psara and Hydra, the
armored cruiser Georgia Averoff and
four scouts cruised toward the north
ern side of the entrance of the OAR
danelles. Acting under orders from
the communicative chief. / joined the
fleet with nine destroyers.
THE Turkish warships formed in
line of battle under the guns of tn ,
forts at Sedil- Bahr and opened fire.
We. replied az a distance of nine kilos
tabout 51s miles,, advancing to three.
Both the forts and the warships en-
gagged in the firing, while the Messu-
dieh and the light flotila of the en-
envy stationed under the forts of Kun
kaleh, also began operations.
After an hours engagement the
enemy retired in disorder, consider
ably damaged, according to private in
formation"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-18

Athens, Dee. 1.-THE continued as
saults by the Greeks on Fort Bizani,
the Key to the town of Janina and re-
garded by the Turks as impregna BILE.
Continued on Page Twelve.)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-18

1Oc. Cigar packed IN puxss<of = for the
Holidays. An appropriated gift Tor 9
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-18
Congressman Guernsey on
Senatorial Situation.
Expects Legislature 10 Garry
Out Verdict Of Primaries.
Gov. BurIeigh Mas Larger Following
Than Any Other Maine Man.

Washington, d. c., Dec. 17.-(Spe-
cial).--Most Maine folks at the Cap
itol are packing up to get out of town
for the holidays. The recess begins,
next Thursday. All the shutters will
be up at the Capitol for a couple OF
weeks, until Thursday, Jan. 2, and no.
body will have aught to do there till
after the holidays arc over.
Representative Guernsey of Maine
just before leaving here, made a state
ment regarding the senatorship. He
declares il the duty of the Maine Leg
islature to elect Governor Burleigh.
Representative Guernsey sums up his
conclusion on the situation in the fol-
lowing language:
1t is generally expected, | believe,
that Governor Burleigh will be chos
en- as United States senator from
Maine by the Legislature which will
convene in January. The former Gov
ernor probably has a larger personal
following than any other public man
in our State.
In the June primaries the voters,
by large vote, expressed prefer
ence for him as the Republican cam
didate to be voted for by the Legisla-
ture. In the campaign tnal 1oilbNeu
his candidacy for the Senate was used
as an issue to secure the election of
members of the Legislature favorable
to his election.
ON September 9TH the voters of
the State elected a Republican Legis-
lature, largely on the senatorial is
sue. The wishes of the voters of the
State being so directly expressed ia
June and again as late as September,
it is likely that their choice will be
followed by the Legislature
Representative Guernsey. as a men,
Der of the Banking and Currency
committee, is following closely the
money trust hearings. He was nom
mated as one of the Republicans of
the money trust probe and has been
attending the sessions very diligently.
He believes the hearings are bringing
out some interesting data that may
be worth while. For that reason, Mr..
Guernsey does not altogether SYM
pathize with critics of the investiga
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-18
Reliability

When buying Jewelry the reliability of
the firm you're trading with is the first
considerations have been in the Jewel
ry business right here on Lisbon St. over
Fifty years and guarantee every ar
ticle sold in my store to be exactly as
REPRESENTED. l also guarantee my prices
to be as low Cor lower as any other
reliable Jewelry house in Maine,
Watches, Diamond Rings, w edding
Rings. Seal Rings Silverware for the
table, and all ssorts of beautiful and
inexpensive Gift articles.
DreW's Reliable Jewelry Store
Established 1S61-51 years ago!
73 Lisbon Street, Lewiston, Me.
dec11d2W
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1912-06-27
SOuhrada-Kresl.

Monday morning at the Catholic
church of this place, Rev. e. A. Bous-
ka united in wedlock Miss Anna Sou.
hrada and John Kresl. A wedding
feast was held after the ceremonies
at the home Of the brides parents in
town. The attendants were Miss
Anna Kresl, a sister of the groom,
and John souhrada, a brother of the
bride. Miss Souhrada is a daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. souhrada, old settlers
Of this place, and Mr.. Kresl at present
ID employed in a large hardware store
at Omaha where the young people
will make their home The Indepen.
dent extends congratulations and
wishes them unbounded success.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1912-06-27
county commIssloner ProeeedInas.
Tyndall, 8. D., June II. 1912.

Tyndall, 8. D.. June II. 1912.
Board Of County Commissioners
met pursuant to Adjournment. Pres.
ent. c. N. McColium. chairman; Jos.
V. wagner, Philipp Hell, H. G. Gum.
chas. Dirks, G. p. stoddard. county
auditor, and G. J. Kelley. sheriff.
Moved and seconded that the board
stand adjourned until 2 o'clock p, m.
Motion carried.
Afternoon session. Board of coun.
" commissioners met pursuant to ad.
,ournment at 1880 o'clock, Present:
full board Of county commissions
county auditor and sheriff. e.
Moved and seconded that the chair
man, G. N. McCollum, be and is here.
by authorized to sign all contracts for
school books as adopted by the county
board Of education on this date. Mo.
ton carried. eM ...
On motion the following deputy as.
SCISSOR bills were allowed:
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1912-06-27
Warming!

Notice is hereby given to drivers
of automobiles and vehicles that all
violations of the town ordinance of
the town of Tabor limiting the
speed within the corporate limits
will be prosecuted without fear or
favor after the day of the publica-
tion of this notice. Warning no
tices have been posted at highways
leading to town so that there is no
occasion for an excuse.
J. A. Matuska, town marshal
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1912-06-27
Horse Training.

Have your horse broken away from
that bad habit and trained to be gen.
tie and a good horse. I also teach
horses to perform tricks. Apply or
write to A. K. Nedved, Yankton,
Route i, care Chas. Nedved.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1912-06-27

Next Thursday Is Independence
Day. How are You preparing to eel.
ebrate? With bomb and shell or in
a sane. dignified way? We hope you
will choose the latter. Join the ever.
Increasing army of sensible patriots
who have revoltcd against the fool.
ish manner of celebrating with fire
cracker, dynamite, bomb and shell.
Hundreds of people, mostly children,
are either killed or crippled for life
as result of the usual manner Of
celebrating and IT is about time that
we are brought to our senses. With,
in the past nine years ss.129 people
were killed or injured in the so-called
Fourth of July celebrations.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1912-06-27
company's CertIacate Of Authority.

whereas, The Calumet I?snran"e
Company. a corporot'or ORGANIZED ~
der the laws Of Illinois has flad IN
this once a sworn stote~ent e~N'b't-
ing it's condition and business for t"e
year ending DecernbAr 81, 1911 con-
formable t. the requirements Of the
laws OF this state re~nlsting the busi-
ness Of insurance: and,
where's The SAID cornaTy has Aled
in this offce duly cArtiHed cony OF
it's charter, win certificate Of or"a"-
ization, IN compliance with the re~u're-
nnAnts Of the Insurance law aforesa'H;
Now, ThereFore. I. o. s. Pasford
connmissioner of insurance OF the state
Of South Dakota. pursuant I? the rro-
visions OF said laws. 40 hereby cert'fy
that the above rame@ co""penv Ia ful-
iy empowered, THROUGH it's ai'th"rtZ"d
agents to transact i's np"ropr'ata hus-
iness OF Fire ana Tornado Insurance
In this state, acco-d'nF TO the laws
thereof, until the last day OF Febru-
ary, A. d. 1918.
In Testimony whereof have here
unto act my hand end nfactal seal az
Pierre, this first day OF March, A II.
n. s RAsFCRD,
(seal.) Commissioner of Insurance
BY r. C. Mueller, Chief Clerk.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1912-06-27
Grand Ball.

A grand ball will be given in
the Sturma hall, in the evening on
July 4th. Music by Mikota's or
chestra and everybody is cordially
invited to attend. A grand ball
will also be given in the Michel
hall for which the Tabor band will
furnish music.
The Tyndall Boosters struck
town Wednesday evenying with "a
"choo-choo" machines. The band
played a few pieces and a speaker
announced the purpose of their
coming, inviting all of us to help
Tyndall celebrate 4th of July.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1912-06-27

NEWT.
saToxHd Iss5 E1dns rP az: 1s,, CON-
PANY OF THE U. 8. OF A.
secretary. Robert ID. Lay Home Of
hce. 29 s. LaSalie St., Chicago, Ill.
u l. CAPITAL STOCK.
Gapital paid up in cash. 8 10000
Ledger assets Dec; q. 70: s,77s,742os
Totai Ts.a premium income - 1.ssss225s
From all other sources E. 46,o0064
Income, Life Dept. - 2.sss452cs
Income Casualty Dept. 3,S5S65
!, Total income - 2,ass, sos "a
Paid losses and endow-
DIVIDENDS to policy hold. hold i''''''O''i
Other dement's to policy i1'ii'''
Paid Stockholders -: -. 100000
Commissions and agency
Salaries and once cxpense isS e. q
All other disbursements. 226,87s. 6s
Total disbursements:
Life Department -, 2,7sa $4,000
Casualty department -. 21.34s0S
Total disbursements s....$s,s1S.a79.O Os
nv. LEDGER AssETs' 40'"
i"oars on real estate and
cnl1tsral -. ......$ 1923 20. 90
Policy loans -. -. .... l,l0313665
Book value. bonds and
CASH aekS in once ana BANS. Ssl1oss sli oss g g
All otNcr ledger assets In
Guiding casualty Dept. 191562.4o
Total les~er assots ....s a,a51l68.74
Interest .crr;'.S End rents due ana
MarEat values over book ''''i'''O
uncollscted premiums 49,: -: i::s52ss
Gross assets -. ... - $3.50. 1s9 o.
Deduct assets not admitted 73,SSS27
u,. 10y, I1ABrfrr1Fiss.' Fss'''l''''''1'
sr"piersntayv ,~rtracts ssIb74 90
Ccr.r'ss'ons due a~ent. sStss1
Di"'danSs ~ rrofits due .
pol!cy hn'ders s1ss7sos
Other liabilities Including
Casualty Dept) 80. 1879 ~
Capttal stock -. -. -. 500 00C %
Unassigned funds, surplus 2Sl. s26.ss
Totnl liabilities sssls aaS "a
BUSINESS IN SOUTH pAKoTI, iii,
g"n"'es t"s."s n;S ,I%"ed~ -. ..s s,s.tss
Premiums 'U collected ..::: ...: 1,,ss17:s ss:7:
Ce~.~~-~'s r~-.,~~-s@ 80 Ayt%a-s+--
whereas The Nettcral TS~e Ins. 90.
OF y. s % A. "~r~n~aSian orR- -I-ed
"raer "n act II Congress, has filed In
ms "tfice n sworn state~-Ant q, hihtt-
ing its Conditi"n and hus'n ness FOR the
v"ar hndin@ n"cer~kar -, 1sl1 c~n
tnrmab'e 10 the requirements OF the
laws of this state W ~~'IlattnR the bust
ness CT insurance; and,
Whereqs The saia ccm~any has Aled
IN this crce n d~ly ct"tiaed copy e@ ~
fs charter with .csrt'fca'~ OF crgan
izati"n, In cor~pliance with the ~A-
said: E.-fTFT
Now, Therefore, Y. o. a. Bastord,
Contmisslprer OF s"-nnce OF tHe
Stete OF South Dakota, pursuas,t 20
the prn-tsi"ns cf ~c'a 'e-rs do hN~e-
by certify that the above named com
cany is rully en- owered. through Its
authortyed n~en's 70 trn~sact Its Az,
rrorrtste business II LIFE Insurance
N tbs stay, according to the laws
thfreof. nntu the last day Of Febru-
In Testimony whereof. have here
unto set my hand and Official sell II
Pierre. this first day of March A. d.,
o. 8. Basford. t..,
lSeal. Commissloner OF Insurance.
BY =. G, Mueller. Chief Clerk.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1912-06-27

Christopher Helms, assessor. $500
On motion the salary bills for. the
county officials for the month Of
April and May were allowed. =
on motion the following primary
election bills were allowed:
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1912-06-27

-~..-.sNsED FRoM ANNvAL STATE
NEWT.
Year Finding December 31st, 1911.
NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE. COM
PANY OF THE U. 8. OF A.
Secretary, Robert ID. Lay Home Of
flee. 29 s. LaSalle St., Chicago, Ill.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-02-22
The Mormon Kingdom.

One sugar company, controlled in
approximately equal parts by the
Mormon rulers and the sugar trust,
produces one-seVenth of all the
beet sugar output of the United
States.
This is but one of several sugar
companies owned by these partners
in polygamy and plumber.
Is it any wonder that the trusts
rely upon the Mormon Kingdoms
balance of power in the United
States senate to maintain an extor.
Tomato tariff
Is II any wonder that the polye-
amists can call upon the trusts for
helpH
Is 1t any wonder that the Repub.
lican party, in protecting the the
tariff robbers, also finds itself com.
PEELED to protect polygamistsY--
Chicago Journal,
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-02-22
Fl. Z. The Governor of Bombay.

Their Excellencies the Governor
o! Bombay and Lady Clarke were
At Home to large number Of
guests last night The grounds Of
Government House we're prcttily it,
icd in the usual manner and
the plan Of carpcting the broad
paths in front of the main entrance
of the house, introduced a few years
ago was again followed. After the
reception by Their ExcelIencies the
guests almost universally sought
the open air, as the night was ex.
tremely warm and sultry. Much
interest was shown in a handsome
new pavilion that has newly been
built on the lower path where the
reireshment tent stood in years past
opposite the main portico of Gov
eminent House. 1t is a fine hall
finished in white gold, with Vaulted
roof and mosaic floor and broad
plllared verandah and portico.
There was the usual tedious wait
for carriages at the close OF the
evening, though the institution of
n telephone was of much assistance
to the public in calling them up. Pc
The Times of India.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-02-22
Can You Spell These?

Most teachers Of English are more
or less cranky" Oh the subject Of
spelling. Professor BealI, Of the
department Of English literature, is
no exception to the rule. Recently
he was asked the question, Are we
Americans really poor spoilers, and,
if so why?"
To obtain reliable data for an
answer to the question, Professor
Beall compiled test-line Of one
hundred words. which was given to
nearly one thousand pupils and
teachers of all grades. with results
that are most interesting.
i had always had theory said
the expcrimoatcr that we users Of
English could not spell words Of
ordinary difficulty with any Ugh
degree Of accuracy But it was on
Iy u theory had no real data on
which to base an opinion So /
made up my mind to 30 out and
get the data ! got il"
All Could Spell Measure"
Detailed da.a was taken on the
mistakes made by ll2 high-school
aud college students. The append p
ed list shows the most deadly Of
these common words The only word
not missed was measure, and il
vas missed by several not consider
Ell IN taking these data. The word
villain was missed by 81 Of the
ll2 students.
Try tins list on your friends:
Figures following words indicate
number Of times missed,
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-02-22
Just Common Words.

The list was based on the work
ing vocabulary of the common
school graduate, 1t contained no
word not found in the fifth reader
in use in the public schools of Kan
sas. Furthermore, it contained no
word that an eighth grade pupil is
not likely to use outside of the
schoolroom. The following table
speaks for itself:
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-02-22

same class of words. 200 of them
in this instance, making less than
two per cent more, on the average
than Bid 100 eighth grade pupils
(This to be explained, possibly, by
the fact, that after the eighth grade
spelling, as such, ceases to form a
part of the curricuIum); fourth,
that, while the group Of college
students made a comparatively
good showing, AIT students, ranging
in rank from the eighth grade to
the sophomore year Of the college
were able to make an average grade
of only eiehty-two per cent; fifth.
and most significant of all, that
twenty-three teachers, dealing
every day with this class of words.
we're able to make an average grade
of only ninety-five per cent The
Kansas Industrialist
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-02-22
speaks for itself:

This table shows: first, as was ex-
pected, that the list given was be-
yond pupils below the eighth grade;
second, that eiehth-grade pupils are
not able to spell, with any high de-
gree CT accuracy, the words that
they see, hear, and are heard to use
every day; third, that hieh-school
students do but little better on the
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-02-22

DR.. Christie, Of Quincy, was called
in consultation with Dr. Southern,
Of this city, last Thursday, in regard
to the case Of Mrs Thos, j, Burditt.
II was thought that an operation
would be necessary, but for some
cause the idea was abandoned for
the present.