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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-14
PALMYRA,

Miss Angie Mcfarland Is passing a
few days with Miss Bessie Leavitt.
Mauzer Turner left Sunday night
for Boston, where he will pass week.
Miss Mabel Mcfarland has been
visiting her grandparents. Mr.. and
Mrs. Elmer Mcfarland.
Mrs Betsey Parkman is guest Of
her nephew, Alvin Parkman.
Mrs. Belle Parkman and Miss Alice
of Camp Benson made brief visit in
town, this week. Before leaving
Camp Benson Mrs. Parkman met
with a painful accident. In going
down stairs she made a misstep and
in reaching for support her right hand
came in contact with a meat saw.
cutting the little finger badly and
decorating two others. A physician
was called TO dress the wound and
found an artery severed and nerve
exposed,
News has been received of the
death of Leslie J. Hainmons of Port
land Mr. Hammons had been III
about three weeks. death resulting
from typhoid fever.
Work is about to begin on the Park
man swamp where 800 is to be spent
in improving the swamp.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-14
SMITHFIELD.

A Democratic rally will be held at
Smithfield Grange hall. at p. NJ,
Aug. 16. The public is cordially invit-
ed to be present to listen to Hon.
Frank A. Morey of Lewiston and
Mayor Edgar F. Hanson of Belfast.
Mrs Ruth Shufelt of Lawrence,
Mass. has been visiting her brother.
Howard Earney. also her cousin, Mrs
Charles Tracey and on her home
ward trip viii visit Mrs. John Fish
and Mrs. Arthur Reynolds at Bus
tins Island
Mrs Naomi Hartford of Norridge-
wock is passing a few days with her
daughter. Mrs. II. p. Clement
Mrs. Laurinda Holmes arrived. Sat
urday, from an extended visit with her
daughter. Mrs. Mary Reynolds. who
accompanied her home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Lapham are
occupying one of their cottages, and
Mir. ana Mrs. Gould of Boston are in
the other. -
Nh and Mrs. Lomphrey are In
Charlie Webb's cottage, while he Is
getting ready to build, another sea-
son,
The condition of Miss Bridget Nc
Evoy is reported as very serious.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-14
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

Hugh Henderson of Pittsburg won
the American checker championship
Tuesday at Cedar Point, O.. by de-
feating Reynolds of Rochester in the
finals. 1 to 0. and 5 draws
Ruby Slagl years old, of Double
Springs. Tenn. spilled acid on her
would be pretty again" An hour later
the child's lifeless body was found at
the bottom of well.
The Supreme Lodge, knights Of
Pythias. Tuesday, at Denver, Col. de-
cided to hold the next convention in
Winnipeg. Canada, in 1914. r. c. Rey-
nolds of Maine and Richard III. jack
son, Pittsburg, Pa, were appointed
members of the supreme tribunal for
5-year terms. beginning, Jan. ]. 1913.
Travelling close to so miles an hour,
tho motorboat kitty Hawk of De-
troit Mich. overturned in Lake Mich
igan. near Chicago. Tuesday afternoon,
and sank. Its driver and engineer
jumped when the boat dived under
and were rescued. The craft was com
peting in the events of the water car
nival
In view of the prevalence of ice in
the North Atlantic the steamship
companies which are parties to the
track agreement decided. Tuesday,
that 1t would be undesirable to revert
to the north tracks for westbound
steamers, Aug. 10, and for eastbouud
steamers, Aug. "a, as had been PLAN
ned
Philadelphia police officials an
nounced. Tuesday. that in raids con-
Quoted during Monday night and early
Tuesday. more than so men. who live
off the proceeds brought in by women
of the Tenderloin, were arrested and
will be held for trial on various
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-14
Mr.. HAiNEs AT sAco.
Large Audience, Monday Night, Lib
orally AppIauds His Speech.

Saeo, Me, Aug 1S.-"He always gets
there." exclaimed Mayor Palmer, as
Hon. William r. Haines. Republican
candidate for Governor, stepped upon
City Hall stage at SIT, Monday night.
The assertion of the mayor was echo
ed By the 500 people gathered in the
hall to hear the candidate discuss the
political situation of this year. They
gave MIR. Haines welcome which
was loud, sincere and long. He bowed
his Acknowledgement took seat and
Augustus f. Moulton of Portland re-
sumed an Interrupted speech.
Mr.. Haines had been delayed in
reaching the city that evening, because
of stretch of poor road or rather, be-
cause of long detour which was nee
essary in order to get around II stretch
of work being done on the new State
road between Portland and I<ittery.
Mayor Palmer presided and in a
graceful speech introduced Mr.. Moul-
ton. who was to speak with Mr..
Haines Mr.. Moulton discussed freely
and fully the leading State issues of
today and when he had concluded Mr..
Haines was introduced.
AS the candidate arose to speak he
YVES given an ovation.
While discussing, very briefly, the
Suite issues. he gave much attention
to the employers liability and employ
er's compensation acts. He said that
the time had come when the laws OF
Maine regarding the fellow service
clause should be revised. Laws which
were fully adequate and right for a
century ago, were obsolete and out of
place at this time. In the day Wien the
great factories of today were unknown.
when a saw mill employing six to a
dozen men We're monsters, those laws
were sufficient, but not in the year 1872.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-14
sAGADAHoc REPUBLICANS
Plan Mass Meeting for Saturday-Biy
Rally for Friday Evening.

Bath. Me-, Aug. 13-tSpeciaD. Ar
rangements are under way for a big
meeting of the Sagadahoc county Re-
publicans to be held, Saturday after
noon, in this city.
Among those who will attend will
be the members of the county com
mittee. members of town committees
and the nominees on the county tick
ct. They are expected to arrange for
short but snappy campaign which
cannot help but prove beneficial.
Much enthusiasm is being shown in
the coming rally to be held, next Fri
day evening, when the speakers will
be Hon. VIM. T. Haines of Water
Vile. candidate for Governor and
Hon. VIM. b. SHELTON of Lewiston.
candidate for representative to Con-
sress. Hon. VIM E. Hogan will pre-
side.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-14
LARoNE.

Pearl Stevens from Oklahoma has
been visiting at o. II. Stevens.
Irwin Fuller of Fairfield Center was
calling on friends in town over the
Sabbath
Mrs. George Buzzel has returned
from visit to her daughter, in
Farmingdale.
Roy Marcia and Basil Winslow at
tended the Good VIII assembly camp
ing out with the boys.
George Hclt is delivering the Line
lumber. cut from the Bailey lot last
woek.
Mrs. Mary Gilman of Norridgewoek,
and her sister from California, were
calling in town, last week.
Earl Stevens has been on a vacation
at East Lake in Smithfield
Miss Louise Holway is at home dur
ing the shut down of the shoe shop in
Norridgewock.
Mrs. Leigh Williamson of Norridge-
woek has been stopping foR a few
days with her mother. Mrs. L. Q. Stew
ems.
Charles Campbell is repairing his
home, and will treat it to j coat of
paint.
Ezekiel Emmons was at home from
Vassalboro over the Sabbath
Lucy Huff of Norridgewoek is visit
ing old friends and relatives. at La
rome.
Mrs. Dora Emmons and son. Clar-
enee. are visiting in Starks with Mrs.
Emmons mother. Mrs. Gordon
Geness Puffer is at home on a vaca-
ton
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-14

charges The head of the police "vios
squad" said that every man taken III,
the raids will be. photographers and
an effort will be made to free the city
of this class of men. 81
AdeIbert Foote of Bradford was =
victim of the excessive heat. Tues
day. at Boston He was Frustrated
while visiting his brother. an EN-
ployee at the North Union station.
and died at the Relief hospital. More
than half dozen prostrations were
reported in various sections of the
city. The mercury climbed to SO, dur
ing the day. but the humidity was be-.
low normal.
In the stomach of a tuhercuiar cow
killed at Newhurgh. N. Y, Tuesday.
State Veterinarian w j. Funk found a
lady's gold watch and chain which was
lost some time ago by a summer board
er The unusual discovery raises the
question as to the ownership of the
treasure-the state which paid for the
carcass: the farmer. who bought the
COW and presumably the contents, or the
original possessor OF the watch.
The most economical housewife-one
who can pay all the necessary household
expenses on az little over s1.30 week
has been brought to light through an
alimony suit in q Brooklyn court. Mrs
Irene Schroeder of Staten Island tells
In her appeal to the court how she ran
her husbands home successfully for IS
weeks on $50. That was hard enough
to do. she adds. but 1t Swas harder still
when they parted, to have her husband
fling out at her that she was no wife for
a poor man.
biologists attending the 9Th Inter
national biological congress at Bos-
ton continued their discussion. Tues
day, on means TO secure legislation
to prohibit annoying noises such as
the needless blowing of whistles on
steam craft and locomotives, ringing
of church bells. needless sounding Of
automobile horns and sirens, fiat
wheels of street cars, cries of street
peddlers, yelling of children in the
streets and factory whistles.
collateral phase of the so-called
money trust. 1t developed Tuesday.
is being Investigated by Attorney
General Wickersham. The inquiry,
which may affect Clearing House as
revolves about the rule of the New
York Clearing House Association re-
quiring its members to charge spe-
cific sum for the collection of out-of-
town checks drawn on certain parts
of the country, and. at the same time.
giving them discretion whether to
make charges for similar collections
in other localities.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-14
DAILY KENNEBEc JOURNAL. WEDNESDAY. AUGUST H. 1912


per pound. The limit of weight is II
pounds. a rate of cents for the
first and / cent for each additional
pound is provided for rural route and
city delivery.
Instead of allowing overtime pay for
the service of carriers and clerks in
cities, the Senate adopted Senator
Bryan's amendment that when an
employee works over time he should
be repaid in compensatory time"
within six days.
Senator Hoke Smith asked for a
vote on his amendment to allow pub
fishers of publications issued tri-
weekly or less frequently the option
of sending second-class matter by fast
freight at | cent a pound, or by reg
ular mail at z cents a pound. 1t was
agreed to, % to %.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-14
FAIRFIELD.

The funeral of the late Mrs Mary
F. Shorey. widow of the. late Ansel
G. Shorey, was held. Tuesday after
noon. at her home in Benton. She
was born in Benton, the daughter of
Levi and Anna Davis Woodsum.
She was 81 years and % days old.
Gardiner Burgess of Portland is a
guest of relatives In Benton.
Mr. and Mrs. Howard Taylor Of
Boston are guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Ora Allen. ~
Miss Louise Piper has gone to
Newburg. where she will visit her
grandparents. Mr.. and Mrs Fred
Prescott
Mr.. Loder of Clinton was business
caller in town. Tuesday
Rev. A. A. Rich has returned from
Richmond.
Mr.. and Mrs. John, Lawry and
daughter Repecca have returned from
a several weeks outing at Peaks Is.
land. -
Miss Irene Haden of Portland was
the guest. Tuesday. of Miss Alberta
Crummett.
Miss Mabel Trombley of Cloutier
Bros. store has returned to her du-
ties. after enjoying two-weeks va
cation.
Mrs. Alice Drew and daughter
Doris and son Dana have returned
from Portland, where they have been
the guests of relatives.
Mr. and Mrs. v. A. Anderson. who
have been guests of Mr.. and Mrs
William Totman. have returned to
their home in Bangor.
Mr. and Mrs. Alver Bragg are re-
ceiving congratulations on the birth
of a daughter.
Miss Ella Parker. who is employed
at Augusta. Is In town visiting her
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. John Parker.
Miss Alberta Cummings. who is
passing the summer at China Lake,
was in town. Tuesday
Charles Lawry has gone to RES
cent Beach for a few days outing.
Mrs Augustus Rowe and guest
have gone to Liberty for a few days
Mrs. William Ireland has returned
from Hinckley. where she has been
visiting her daughter, Mrs. E. B.
Hinckley.
Miss Pauline Herring. who has been
enjoying a vacation. has returned to
her duties at the Soper store
DIR. w. S. Miller is visiting rela-
tives in Albion
Miss Christine Wing has gone TO
Monmouth. where she will visit rela-
tives for a few days.
Ray Charming of Pittsburg, Mass,
has been the guest of Mr. and Mrs
Dana Foye. High street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-14

Haven. the entire cruise was made un-
der ideal weather conditions.
The winners of the Vice Commodore
cups offered, today. by Vice Commo-
dere D. NJ. Pratt of the schooner, Sea
Fox. were the schooners Eleana and
Princess and the sloops Winseme and
Dorello II. The Boston yacht Shimna
also won IN Glass l., against tire Aven-
ger. 1t was announced, tonight. that
the regatta committee had changed its
decision OF yesterday and had awarded
the Commodore cup for second divis-
ion schooners to Niladi instead of to
the Boston boat Taormina
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-14
WOMEN IN CAMPAIGN.
Miss Mabel Boardman to Lead In
Fight for Taft.

New York, Aug 1S-Women may
have chance to take prominent
part in the campaign for the re-elec-
ton of President Taft as we'll as in
the battles for Wilson and Roosevelt.
Announcement was made at the Re
publican National headquarters. this
afternoon, that Miss Mabel Boardman,
sister-in- law of Senator W. MURRAY
Crane OF Massachusetts, who succeed
ed Clara Barton as active head of the
International Red Cross, is to be made
advisory chairman of the campaign
committee of the Woman's National
Republican Association. 1t was said
at headquarters that Miss Boardman
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-14
The Waterville Carnival
Eclipses in Amusement
ineAnythingEver Given.

The Waterville Elks Carnival open-
ed. Tuesday morning. with a baseball
game between the Elks and the
Knights of Columbus, on Alumni field.
in whie hthe Elks won. to A. The
Elks made six runs in the first inning,
and after that the game was rather
listless, neither team playing star
ball. by any means The grounds were
not in very good condition, owing to
the rain of the past few days. The
poor showing made by the Knights
may be accounted for by the fact that
only two of their men We're in their
regular positions. Hegarty and Greg
DRY, the two pitchers. delivered fair
variety of twirling. but nothing that
would attract attention from a New
England League scout.
Errors abounded in the X of c. col
umn. especially where wild throws
were concerned. The knights made IL
errors in all. compared with two by
the Elks. The Elks were right there
when good fielding was in demand,
and throughout. they played a consis-
tent game.
The six scores in the first inning
were piled up in this manner Baggy
Allen went to base on balls, and
Gregory flied to the pitcher. Dignam
went to base on an error by Huard.
Black arrived on first on an error by
Marceux, Allen meanwhile scoring on
a wild throw by the catcher. Vigue.
Strong went to base ON g fielder
choice, and stole second. Dignam and
Black scoring. Paine delivered the
Hrgt hit for the Elks and scored
Strong Donovan went to first on
fielder's choice which retired Stevens,
and Donovan later scored.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-14
Post Office Bill
Back to Conference,

Washington. Aug. 1S.-Tbe annual
post office appropriation bill passed
the Senate. tonight, and at the end
of two days sharp fighting over pro-
visions relating to parcels post good
roads Improvement and the utilization
of postal employees with labor organ
izations. AS it goes back to the
House, it contains some restrictions
upon the right of postal employees to
join outside organizations. and an en-
tireiy new system of parcels post
based ON the zone plan" with vary
ing rates for varying distances.
The measure viii go into conference
with many important differences re-
naming TO be settled. The House pro-
vided that no employees of the postal
service should be subject to reduction
or removal for joining an organization
having for its object improvements in
condition of labor or compensation.
After fight involving the right of
the government employees to strike,
the Senate. today. approved this in
part, but provided that employees
should not join an organization which
imposes an obligation or duty to
strike, or to assist in a strike against
the United Sattes." Under the terms
of the bill as it passed both Houses,
employees have the right to appeal to
Congress for tedress of grievances.
The Bourne Bristow parcels post
system, which the Senate substituted
for the fiat rate of II cents per pound
fixed by the House on packages, pro-
vides for eight zones ranging from so
n n
ated rate ranging from to IL cents
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-14
of Cancer
at Last Discovered.

Paris. Aug. 13.-Dr. CASTOR Odin. a
Paris physician. announced, today,
that he has discovered the microbe of
cancer and that he has succeeded in
isolating and cultivating it. He also
declared that he has found an anti
cancer serum. which, whether or not
it leads to a permanent prevention or
cure, will show with certainty if the
cancer parasite is present in the
blood
DIR. Odin. who has been conducting
his research for a decade, claims that
Prof. Matruehot of the faculty of sci
ence, and Prof. Lannois of the faculty
90 medicine, at the University of
Paris. have verified his discovery.
which he asserts has definitely proved
the correctness of the theory of the
parasitical nature of cancer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-14
ROOT VS.. LA TOILETTE.
Root Asks Question and la Toilette
Refuses to Be Trapped.

Washington. Aug. 13-Senators Root
and La Toilette got into wordy clash
today, over whether La Toilette favored
legislation i'm the post office appropriI-
ton bill which would sanction a strike
of government employees. When Root
asked the Wisconsin senator a direct
question to that effect La Toilette shout
ed that he refused to be trapped by
the senator from New YorA''
Root insisted that La Toilette withdraw
the remark. saying it was offensive.
IF the remark is offensive | Will mod
ify It," said La Toilette.
ut in offensive returned Senator
Root. II have asked the senator the
direct question: What is his position in
regard to the right of postal employees to
striker"
81 do not sanction legislation that
would in any way authorize strikes on
the part of postal employees" replied La
Toilette, and the squall blew over with
several senators remarkins that false
issue had been raised.
The clash came up over provision
in the bill which would prevent any or
ganization of postal employees from join
ing with any other organization. Sew
eral senators eontended it was framed
directly to prevent affi1iation with the
American Federation of Labor.
The Senate finally agreed to the House
provisions with two amendments by
Reed. One would allow the department
to remove employees who We're members
of an organization affiliated with any
outside organization which imposed an
obligation or duty to strike or assist in
strike against the United States.
The second declared that the rights of
any individual in the government SER
vice to petition Congress or furnish in
formation to committees of Congress
should not be nterfered with.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-14
WILTON.

Mrs. J. E. Hiscock and daughter are
passing the month of August at Win
throp Beach. Mass.
Mrs. George E. Clark has closed
her house for the month of August
and with her daughters. Ruth, Gwen
dolin and Mamie. and sister, Miss
Bessie Buker, will stay at the Wads-
worth hotel
Rev. Weston Holman has charge of
the Allen .campmeeting at Strong this
year. The opening service was held.
Friday evening. Rev. j. r. Clifford
will be present for one service and
other we'll known ministers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-14

The carnival. Tuesday evening, had a
verey successful night. with another
crowd of about 1000 people in attendance
About every tent where one of the at
fractions were presented was a large
group of people. hanging on the words
of the barkers. who set forth in eloquent
tones the advantages of their various en-
terprises. Particularly interesting was
the young man on Temple street, who
had an ugly looking snake twined around
his neck while expatiating upon the Won
drous things to be seen within.
The Ocean Wave got started. Tuesday
evening, in front of City hall, and be-
tween that and the merry -go-round next
door, and the big Ferris wheel in front
of the post office. and Minnie Ha Ha
at the head of the square, and the Div
ing Girls next to the police station. City
Hall square was pretty well taken up
with the side shows.
The program for Wednesday states
that there will be Grand Floral parade
at 10 A. NJ. in addition to the regular
circus features.
Truly the Elks' carnival Is proving a
success beyond anticipation Everybody
is entertained by the unusual thing. hav-
ing Coney Island right In the down
town section, and everybody is busy
watching the shows.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-14

these that he attributed the discomfort
on the part of labor and it's trouble
with the employer There was not the
common interest between them, which
should exist.
Mr.. Haines' views on this subject
were literally applauded and he was
constantly interrupted throughout his
speech by the hand elapping of his
hearers
At the close of the meeting an i'm
promptu reception was held on the
floor of the hall, when Mr.. Halnes met.
personally and shook hands with the
majority of those present at the meet
ing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-14
N. Y. Yacht Club Finishes
Cruise Under Good Conditions.

Newport, r. I. Aug. 1S.-The 9th
cruise, of the New York Yacht Club
closed. today, with a fine run over
from Vineyard Haven in moderate
southwest breeze and under clear
skies.
From the start, last Thursday. from
Glen Cove to the finish off Breton's
Reef lightship, this afternoon. the feet
covered Is racing miles. with winds
that never fell below seven knots and
frequently ran up to is knots an hour
Except for the fog during the first two
hours of Yesterdays run to Vineyard
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-14
P|TTSFIELD.

A Republican rally will be held,
Monday evening, Aug. 10. Hon. La
forest Goodwin of Skowhegan will
speak.
The Sunday schools of the local
churches held a Basket picnic. Tues :.
day. at Camp Benson The picnic was
in charge of ID. E. A. Porter. e. n.
Vickery and A. b. Crawford. superin-
tendents of schools.
Democratic rally will be held,
Friday evening. Mayor Hanson of Bel
fast will be the speaker
Mrs. S. l.. Provencher and children,
who have been visiting relatives in
Boston. returned, Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-14
BINGHAM,

Roland Baker and Merle Mitchell
were in Scion, Wednesday.
Mr. and Mrs. George Badger attend
ed the party in Scion. Thursday eve
ming, at the home of Miss Francis
Adams.
c. W. Dutton was in Scion, Monday
Eugene Powell is working on the
new school building in Scion.
Frank Buckway was in Scion,
Thursday.
Edwarod Reynolds of Scion was in
town. recently.
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LOGICAL CANDIDATE
Proqressives Logical Candidate Four
Years from Now.

San Francisco. Aug. Ex-Governor
Johnson was proclaimed, last night,
as the party's logical candidate for
the Presidency four years from now
This prophecy was made by chester
II. Rowell of Fresno. one of the speak
ers at a mass meeting called to wei
come Governor Johnson to San Fran
cisco on his return from the progress
sive convention in Chicago.