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Evening journal., 1912-12-13
ROADS IGNORED In
PARCELS POST LAW

Deploring the fact that parcels
post law was passed by Congress
without making provision for pay
ment to the railroads for transporting
this new class of traffic, the Commit
tee on Railway Mail Pay. through the
press bureau OF the Pennsylvania
Railroad has made public a state
ment claiming that the railroads Will
he grossly underpaid under the new
parcels post law
Ralph Peters. president of the Long
Island Railroad is chairman of the
Committee on Railway Mail Pay. The
other members are Charles A. Wick
ersham, president and general mama
ger, Western Railway of Alabama:
w. w. Baldwin, vice president, Chi
cago, Burlington and Quincy Rail-
road; w. W. Atterbury, vice-presi-
dent, Pennsylvania Railroad; George
T. Nicholson, vice-president. Atchi-
son, Topeka and Sante Fe Railway:
r. j. Pearson. first vice-president.
Missouri Pacific Railway; e. G. Buck
land, vice-president. New York. New
Haven and Hartford Railroad; c. r.
DAILY, vice-president. New York Cen
tral lines; w. A. Worthington. as
sistant director OF maintenance and
operation of the Union and Southern
Pacific systems; w. f. Allen. secre.
tary, and Fl. r. Newcomb, statisti-
clan.
1T is not generally known by the
public" says the statement, that
when the last session Of Congress
passed a law for the establishment
of the parcels post in the United
States, to take effect January /, 1913,
1t failed to make any special provi-
sion for payment to the railway COM
panies for transporting this new
class of traffic. Congress appointed
joint commission of the House and
Senate to consider the case of mail
transportation. but the commission
has not yet convened and a period
of less than four weeks intervenes
before the new traffic will begin to
move"
After reviewing conditions abroad
the report says:
AT present. eleven packages
weighing serially one to eleven
pounds, or a total of sc pounds il
sent by express in the first zone CSC
miles, would bear express charges o
S3.O5. The railroads share. on the
basis of AZ per cent would be 81 43
while the express company would re,
tain $162.
Under the new parcels post law
the same packages would pay the
Government a postage of 81 20, out o
which the railroads would be paid 1;
cents and the Postohice Department
would retain S2.07 The railroad pay
Evening journal., 1912-12-13
BRIDGE WITHOUT
APPROACHESOFNO
USE TO COUNTY

The communication of the Board of
Park Commissioners requesting City
Council TO transfer the old b. and O.
railroad bridge across the Brandy
wine to the Levy Court was received
by City Council last evening but no
action taken Councilman Stover said
a conference had been held on We'd
nesday evening between committees
OF the three bodies and that a report
on the bridge subject would be made
by Council at its next meeting
The question as TO who is 70 con-
struct the approaches TO the bridge
Is causing trouble The Levy Court
does not want to assume care of the
structure without the approaches, the
bridge being useless without them
The county wants assurance that the
approaches will be built before they
accept the bridge
In order TO have a working balance
In the National Bank of Wilmington
and Brandywne of 500 600, Council
authorized the transfer Of several
thousand dollars from the inactive
banks TO the active bank. The aver
aage amount each bank will be called
on to tranfer to the active bank vii
be about $4,000. The balance to the
credit Of the city at present Is 1885,.
407 81. The total receipts for Novem.
Der we're S2S,191.52. while the ex.
penditures were S93,579.72.
The Street and Sewer Department
sent letter stating that sewer leins
amounting to S2017.41 had beer
transferred TO the city This amount
the Department asked 10 have re
Transferred 10 the department ac
count The request was referred ts
the finance and law committees.
City Council and the Street ant
Sewer Department on March 27. 1912
entered into an agreement wherebl
a fund OF $4,000 was created Will
which the street and Sewer Depart
ment is TO pay for all sewer worI
hereafter. The agreement also re
lates to the transfer back to tie de
partment by the Council of all sewel
liens collected by the department an,
which have first TO be transferred I,
the city account
Evening journal., 1912-12-13
kEEpING TAR on TRAINs.

For the convenience Of politicians
and others at Washington who may
have occasion TO sec President-elect
Wilson at Princeton the passenger
department of the Pennsylvania Rail-
road has issued in small folder form
schedule OF the train service be-
tween Washington, Baltimore and
Princeton.
Evening journal., 1912-12-13
TURN BRIDGE OFF
TO DRIVE PILING

In order to allow the Tatnall Brown
Company to drive piling for the crib.
bing at Market street bridge that
structure viii be turned of on Sun
day The bridge will be opened for
ten minutes on the hour to allow
travel to be resumed.
The present steam system of open
ing the bridge will be replaced by
electricity as soon as work on the
bridge is completed by the Whining
ton, Southern Traction Company. The
bridge has been strengthened to bear
the weight Of the trolley cars which
VIII shortly run over it on the new
line to New Castle from Front and
Market streets.
Evening journal., 1912-12-13

is computed on the current rate Of
about cents per ton mile
According to the rate Of So per
cent. allowed the railways in Great
Britain, the railways share of the
$3.50 postage charge would be S1.2l.
as against only 10 cents in the United
States"
Evening journal., 1912-12-13

It's an easy matter to get in i'm
mediate touch with many sources OF
supply through the Wants-renting,
buying, selling, exchanging, hiring,
are but a few OF the objects accom-
pllshed by the Wants-Adv.
Evening journal., 1912-12-13

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13.-Presideni
Taft will sail from Key West Dec q
for a final visit to the Panama canal
He will so on the super-dreadnoughi
Arkansas which Will be accompanied
by the Delaware. Extra beds have
been ordered for the Arkansas to ac-
commodate the presidential party
and a special bathtub for the presi
dent has been installed. The trip vii
last about ten days.
Evening journal., 1912-12-13
CITY ENGINEERS GET
TIPS ON WHARF BUILDING

Alexander J. Taylor. city engineer,
who is preparing plans for public
wharf at Church street, reported to
City Council last evening that he had
visited Baltimore on Monday and
conferred with Oscar +. Lacey, har
Dor engineer relative to wharf con
struction. While Baltimore at this
time is not engaged in any wharr
construction, Mr.. Taylor said he re-
ceived much valuable information
while there. Mr. Taylor informed
Council that he hoped to have plans
of the wharf prepared soon.
Evening journal., 1912-12-13

There's something to do for those
who are capable. energetic and alive
TO opportunities that are outlined in
the Wants.-Adv
Evening journal., 1912-12-13

There Is an effective, simple and
direct way to reach those who you
most desire to gain attention from
use the Wants--Adv.
Evening journal., 1912-12-13

Workers who are ready. willing.
skilled and capable, are available for
employers who seek them through
Tho Wants.-Adv.
Evening journal., 1912-12-13
WEATHERBOARDs CATCH FIRE.

" d IT. NINIlVNhUo y NAINH III'Ils
The Washington Fire Company re-
sponded to still alarm of fire at No
204 East Second street shortly after
Z o'clock this morning caused by a
defective flue. The weatherboards in
the rear Of the building we're ignited
The loss amounted to $25.
Evening journal., 1912-12-13

The direct way to a job is through
the Wants-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-29

bottles and it made me well and strong
and / avoided a dreadful operation.
now have two fine healthy children, and
cannot say too much about what Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound has
done for me" - Mrs. LEE MANGEs,
R. F. D. 10, Mogadore, Ohio.
Why will women take chances with an
operation or drag out sickly, half
hearted existence, missing three-fourths
of the joy of living, when they can find
health in Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Conpound2
Forsthirty ysarsit has been the stand
ard fsmedy. for female ills, and has re-
stored the health of thousands of women
who have been troubled with such all
ments as displacements, Inflammation,
ceration, tumors, Irregularities, etc
II you want special advice write to
Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co. fconfl-
dentiaD Lynn, Mass. Your letter will
be opened, read and answered by a
woman and held insstrict confidence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-29
The Hon. Obadiah Gardner Of Rock

The Hon. Obadiah Gardner of Rock
land sees to be unfortunate in THIS
campaign in more ways thap phe !,
Instead of his name becoming
household word, as he had hoped ~
would when he stepped into the shoes
sof ,thes late MILAN P.sF Frye, the leap.
ers around the State headquarters anu
Democratic Club are not even. SUI
ficfentIy acquainted with him eafsa =" ms
achievements to spell either his Chrls-
ton or surname correctly. Conse-
uuentIy when his name was addea 10
the Democratic Club banner II APP
peared in this form, 'sFor United States
senator. Obediah Gardiner of ROCK
land. 1t remained in that snap,
during the visit of Governor Marshaii
10 the city, Tuesday, and all DAY
Wednesday, but while this paragraph
was being written the whole banner
was taken i'm. The banner appeaieo
again. Wednesday night. with an III
fitting A in place of the E and patch
over the /.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-29
Superior Court
Opens, Sept. 3.

The September term of the kenne-
bee Superior court commences, Tues
day, September 3rd. and. it is under
stood, court will come in at that
time but, after the necessary pro-
ceedings. will adjourn for. one week.
Venires for traverse Jurors for the
term have been returned to the clerk
of courts office from all the places in
the county called for except the town
of Rome and are as follows: Angus
ia, Henry G.. Barker. William p. Fox,
George b. Fisher. Fl. j. Marden, Hen
ry L. Haskell: Benton. Frank Mar
cia: Chelsea. Orrin T.. Heath; Gin
ton, Howard X. Brown; Fayette, J..
Carroll Fellows; Gardiner, Wallace
L. KimbaIl, Frank O. Bradstreet,
Hallowell John e. Murphy. Walter f.
Rollins; Litchfeld Fred A. Knight;
Manchester. John A. Daggett; Mt.
Vernon, Roscoe j. Moore; Randolph.
W. T.. Fitzgerald; Pittston, George
p Thompson: Vassalboro. S. B..
Richardson; Wayne, A. w. Ladd;
,Waterville: Joseph L. Libby, j. e.
Brown, William II. Rancourt; West
Gardiner, L. Ware; Winslow, Ed
ward Chase, John F. Howard; Win
throp. Charles L, Longfellow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-29
The Kaiser ReCOv=
ering His Health.

Cassel. Hesse- Nassau, Germany,
Aug. 2s.-Anxiety concerning the
health of Emperor William has dis
appeared. His Majesty is now prac-
tically as well as ever. Only slight
hoarseness betrays his recent indis-
position.
During long walk in the grounds
ard along the promenade of VIII
helmshohe Castle, early in the day.
the Emperor set his companionssS7s
lively pace. He afterward ate ia
hearty luncheon, in which he was
Joined by members of tile imperial
family and suite. Then he attended
to quantity of state business, but
during the afternoon took little re-
laxation on the advice of the court
physician
The change in the weather WHICH.
today, was warm and sunny here.
seemed to be the principal medicine
required by His Majesty, who is look
ing forward to his approaching visit
to Switzerland with keen interest.
The program of the parade of the
Berlin garrison, next week. and OF
the maneuvers in Saxonia has not
undergone any material change.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-29

David Owen of Bangor. formerly OF
Bath. and well-known in theatrical
circles in Augusta. where he formerly
managed the Opera house, is Seceiv-
ing much praise and favorable Ncom-
ment for his success in the charge OF
several theatrical performances, this
summer. Among those of which ne
had charge, and which scored hf
were two recent productions starred at
the Casino. Squirrel Island, Facing
the Music" an ORIGINAL farcial COM
edy in three acts. The play was well
received, and made an immense mt.
Another entertainment OF merit was
given in benefit of the library, at the
Casino and consisted of two one-a',
PLAYS. The first "The Littlest G'rL
fron, Her Last appearance" by Rlcn-
ard Harding Davis, and the other =
Modern Nsir T.aunfal" by fiorehce
Brooks whitehouse. Both We're excen-
tionallv good and received a bonnt'-
FIJI amount Of praise. Mr.. Owen ne,
,red in prominent role in each ana
was assisted bvs fine company.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-29
Miss HiWale
Talks on India

The union missionary meeting held,
Wednesday evening, at the Winthrop
Street Baptist church. was very
pleasant gathering. The meeting was
held under the auspices of the Wo-
mans Missionary Societies of the
South Parish Congregational church,
the Penney Memorial Free Baptist
church, the Green Street Methodist
church and the Winthrop Street Bap-
fist church.
The vestry, in which the meeting
was held. was well filled and the talk
on India, the customs and manners
OF the people, by Miss Saraswati bal
Hiwale, was very much enjoyed.
Dressed in the costume of her native
lan1. and with the quaint accent she
gave to the English language, Miss
Hiwale proved very entertaining
During the evening a vocal solo was
rendered by Albert N. Varney. The
selections by the Sunday school or
chestra We're we'll given and added
much to the pleasure of the evening.
The members of the orchestra are:
Malcolm Mcdonald, violin: Ned Black
well, cornet; Vincent H. Dunning,
flute; Miss Alice Weston, pianist.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-29
Mrs, Isabelle E, HAYES.

The remains of Mrs. Isabelle F.
Hayes, formerly of Augusta, but who
had been living at Allston, Mass, for
the past four years, arrived in this
city, Wedne sday afternoon, being ac-
companied by her husband. James II.
Hayes, her mother, Mrs. Alice Hayes,
and her daughter, Miss Nellie Hayes.
Mrs. Hayes passed away at about
$50 A.. NJ, Monday. at her home ia
All5Jon, after long illness with tu-
bercuosis. She was 81 years of age
and had many friends in Augusta,
who regret to hear of her death. The
funeral will be held at $50 p. NJ,
Thursday. at the home of her sister.
Miss Alma j. Hamilton, II winthrop
street, this city. SAT
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-29
anei0. tues. thurs. sat. I:

during the afternoon. The Governor, ac-
companied by his staff. arrived at the
station from Augusta on the liz train.
and was at once taken to the Tarratine
Club, where lunch was enjoyed The fair
management sent three automobiles up
town for the Gubernatorial party at go
o'clock, and reached the park not long
after swinging up from Mafff~. street
through the front gate.
The Governor and staff occupied seats
reserved for them in the center of the
grandstand and they seemed to be inter-
ested observers of the racing. The Old
Town Military Company acted as his es-
cort
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-29
Funeral of the Late Emily J. kimbaII

The funeral of the late Emily j..
Kimball was held, at o'clock,
"Wednesday afternoon, from the resi-
dence of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank A. Kimball, on Capitol street.
in the presence of a large gathering
of relatives and friends.
The services were conducted by
Rev. Fl. IL. Dunnack, pastor of the
Methodist church, of which she was
member. The floral tributes were
many and beautiful. Interment was
in the family lot in Mt. Pleasant Gem
etery. The bearers were Harry Leigh
ton, Charles Breen. Clarence Stevens
and Philip Sylvester, classmates Ct
the deceased. s.s,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-29

Atkinson Academy of Atkinson, N.
H.. one of the oldest eo-educational
Institutions in the country, was l2o
years old Wednesday, and an elabo-
rate program was arranged to COM
memorate the occasion. The academy
was established in 1871 by Rev. Ste
phen Peabody and four years later
young women were admitted to the
class rooms. At that time girls were
allowed to attend the public schools
of Boston and other large cities only.
during the summer months, when
there were not boys enough to fill the
benches. The present principal of the
academy is Oscar e. Glib.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-29

The special train. which will take
The members of the Augusta unions
ia Bangor on Labor day, will leave
this city at 1883 A. NJ, and on the re-
turn trip will leave Bangor at Via T..
NJ, Labor day, and 1910 A. NJ, Tues
day. Tickets sold for the celebration
will be good on these trains only ana
their price will be 81.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-29
WOMAN ESCAPES
DREADFUL
OPERATION
How She Was Saved From
Surgeons Knife by Lydia
e. Pinkham's Vegeta-
BILE Compound.
Mogadore, Ohio. 1.-THE first two years
/ was married suffered so much from

female troubles and
bearing down pains
that | could not stand
on my feet lon
enough to do m y
work. The doctor
said | would have to
undergo an opera
ton, but my husband
wanted me to try
Lydia E. Pinkham's
VegetableCompound
first 7 took three
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-29

Mr.. and Mrs T. NJ. Davis of Fall
mouth, Mass, and Miss Emma Wedge
of Los Angeles, Calf. formerly OF
Augusta, have been guests of Mr.. ana
Mrs. l.. S. Young, Bangor street.
During their stay here they visited
the State House. Insane hospital. Ma
tional Home and Lewiston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-29
Card of Thanks.

We wish to express our sincere
thanks to our friends and neighbors
for the Kindness shown us In our
great bereavement. Also for the many
beautiful floral tributes.
MIR. AND MRS. F. A. KIMBALL
AND FAMILY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-29

Far. Partridge's Temple Pharmaey
has reputation for accuracy and
faithfully following the doctors or
ders'' in their prescription depart
ment that is a guarantee of future
business being satisfactory.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-29

The Kennebec county Field day of
the order of the Eastern Star will be
held, Thursday, at Togus. All mem
bers of the order and their friends
are invited. Take the 1920 A. M. car
from Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-29

Mr.. and Mrs. Bertron Mosher, who
have been the guests of Mrs. Edward
Griffin for the past few days. will re-
turn, Thursday, to their home in
Rome.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-29

& Mrs. Jack Clarity and son, Miss X.
NJ. Cooper and Miss Lexis Cooper, sis
ters of Mrs. Clarity, have gone to
their home In Jersey City. after pass
ing the summer with Mr.. and Mrs. C..
II. Harrington II Moves place
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-29

Members of the Augusta hose reel
running team are requested to meet
at the Cushnoc Hose house at Z
o'clock. sharp. Thursday night, TO
make arrangements for the Firemen' s
Muster Labor day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-29

II. p Allen has finished installing
the machinery over the artesian we'll,
which Brown Bros. of this city have
bored on Western avenue for j. r.
Townsend. The we'll is 43 feet deep
ana IIas 50 feet of water.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-29

Ladies greatly admire the new line
of imported velour hats II. G. Barker
Co. haye received. Tho style and
beauty of these hats make them Won
derfully attractive. are in six different
colorS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-29

The services of the Green Street
Methodist church. Sunday, will be
held in the Penney Memorial church,
owing to repairs that are being made
ON the Methodist church. The SER
vices will be at p. M, and Sunday
school at 4 p NJ
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-29

Mrs. John NJ. Goodwin will go i
Boston, Thursday, to join her daugh-
ter, Mrs. =. c. Taylor. who, accom-
panied by her husband. has just re-
turned from Paris.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-29

Mrs Alta Burnham and Mrs. Grace
Magill have returned to their homes
in Portland. after enjoying a week s
vacation with Mrs. c.. II. Walker of
this civ
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-29

Joseph Dyer has accepted a posi-
ton in Wards barber shop and will
enter upon his new duties, Thursday
morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-29

Two prisoners were brought,
Wednesday, to the county Jail from
Waterville, one to be held until the
superior court convenes and the other
TO serve a sentence for intoxication.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-29

Alfred Williams and Benjamin E.
Williams OF Philadelnhia. Pa, arriv-
ed in the city, Wednesday. and will
remain here for a few>days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-29

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Miller of Scott
street are receiving CONGRATULATIONS
upon the birth of a daughter. The
newcomer arrived. Tuesday. ).
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-29
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

Notices were posted in the York
mills in Saco, Wednesday, announe-
ing a shut down, from Aug. 80 to
Sept. is, as part of the curtailment
plan of the company. over 1000 or
eratiyes are involved. The Peppere'l
mills in Biddeford will close one
week. beginning Aug. 81. over 5000
operatives are employed in the latter
10 NJ
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-29

Mrs Charles Allen and daughters,
Blanche, Irene and Marion, left the
city, Wednesday, for Damariscotta, to
pass few days with relatives,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-29

The Knox fall styles in hats The
Perley Co. are demonstrating, are
captivating early buyers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-29

officer Arthur H. McCausland and
Mrs. McCausland have returned from
Portland. where they have been visit
ing friends for few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-29

Marion A. Caret left, Wednesday
afternoon. for Boston and New York,
to attend the fall millinery opening
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-29

a. r. C. Cole of West Gardiner was
in the city, Wednesday, calling on
friendss
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-29

Hon. Joseph f. Moore and Miss
Christine Moore of Thomason We're
visitors, Wednesday,. in the city. and
We're registered at the Augusta House.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-29

Services at the Winthrop Street Uni
versalist church will be resumed, Sun
day, Sept. 8.