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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-11
STATE HOUSE.
Geological Specimens Re-
turned from Colby.
Remnant Of Collections Of the
State Survey Parties.
Cases Provided for Their Housing
In State Museum.
STATE HOUSE CALENDAR.
Regular Meeting of Governor and
Council, Friday, Oct. 10, at 10 A. M.

The remnant of the famous Maine
geological collection, secured by the
surveys of 1886 and 1861, which has
been at Colby College since 1889, has
been brought to the State House and
is now being placed in cabinets in the
State Museum especially prepared for
it.
The legislative order providing for
the first public survey. that of 1896,
provided that the person who shall be
employed to make the geological sur
vey shall be required to select three
complete suites of specimens of all the
rocks and minerals OF Maine and de-
post one of them in the public build
ings as the property of the State and
also one in each college in the State.
The legislature of the following year
ordered that suites should also be coll
lected for the following institutions:
Maine Institute of Natural Sciences
Maine Wesleyan Seminary, Westbrook
Seminary, Parsonsfield Seminary,
Eastport Atheneum, Bangor Mechanics
Association. Teachers Seminary at
Gorham and Maine Charitable Me-
chanic Association.
The members of the survey collect
ed 1866 specimens and deposited them
in the State House for exhibition.
Smaller collections had been presented
to Bowdoin and Waterylle colleges
and to the other educational institu-
lions mentioned in the resolution of
1897. AS time went on the collec-
lions which had been made with so
much trouble and care We're neglected.
There was no one TO see TO their
preservation and no one capable or
interested enough to give them study
As a consequence they all went to
ruin with the exception of the set pre-
scented to Bowdoin College, a large
portion of which still remains in COM
paratively good order. Even the
suite deposited in the State House dis
appeared so that there was little OF
the material left for reference in 1861
when the second survey was insti-
tuted.
The collections obtained by the sew
eral members of the Hitchcock survey
of 1861 were deposited in the rooms os
the Portland Society of Natural His
tory, and, from these suites of speci-
mems were selected one of which was
deposited at the State House. 1t was
intended to present other suites TO the
various colleges and other institutions
of learning within the State but TINS
was never done. Certain specimens
in the cabinet of Colby College indi-
cate that that institution obtained
small suite of specimens which had
originally belonged to one of Hitch
cocks SETS bbut whether it obtained
them by exchange or presentation is
not known.
The reports of the second survey, so
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-11
RURAL SCHOOL TEACHERS
Will Hold interesting Meeting, Friday
Oct. II, at kingman.

State Supt of Schools Payson Smith
and Prin. w L. Powers of Washing
ton State Normal School at Machias,
formerly principal of Gardiner High
school, will be the principal speakers
at an Institute for teachers of rural
schools, which is to be held, Friday. at
Kingman. The program is as fol-
lows:
IL A. M.-Opening exercises; "The
Essentials of Recitation" Prin. A. f
Richardson, Eastern State Normal
School, Castine; Testing the Eff
cheney of Schoolroom Work." Prin. w
E. Russell, Western State Normal
School, Gorham.
2 p. Suggestions" Prin. S. L.
Merriman, Aroostook State Normal
School, Pressure Isle; Training for
Efficiency Prin. w. L. Powers, Wash
ington State Normal School, Machias /;
Physical Defects of School Children .
Miss Flora E. Baldwin, Prentiss;
Some Phases of Education," Prin. w
G. Mallett. Pennington State Normal
School; question boy, State Sapt.
Payson Smith; music.
7.30 p. M.-Music; address, THE
Contact with Life" State Supt Pay
son Smith; singing, America"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-11

vile, Me-; and that the Governor and
Council be authorized to draw war
rant for their removal Said uni
versity, so far as may be within the
power of the officers of it's geological
department TO do so, shall arrange
and classify said specimens, label
them with card bearing the words,
State Geological Collection" place
them ON exhibition during the entire
college year, answer all questions
with reference to the same, addressed
to said department by the people of
the State and in general shall take all
the care and precaution which scien-
tific Institutions us.lally exercise in the
preservation of such specimens. Said
specimens to remain the property of
the State, subject to the order of the
Legislature.
In accordance with this resolution
Ill the specimens stored in the State
House were transferred TO Waterville
and placed in the possession and UNI
Ter the care of Colby College. As
many as could be identified were care
sfully labeled and placed in cases by
he college authorities, where they
soculd be examined by any one who
iesired to do so. The remainder were
packed in boxes and safely stored.
This collection is the only existing
remnant of the large suite of speci-
mems gathered during the survey of
1861 under f. Holmes of Winthrop,
naturalist, and c. II. Hitchcock of
Amherst, Mass, who with their assis-
tants examined in some detail the
coast line of the State. the eastern
portion of Aroostook and much OF
Piscataquis counties. The following
year the region in the vicinity of the
West Branch of the Penobscot and
the upper portion of the st. John
rivers, the neighborheed of Penobseef
Bay and other localities Were studied,
As the years went on the depart
ment of biology at Colby came to need
the room occupied by the State
geological collection and it was sug
gested by the college authorities that
the museum at the State House would
be fitting repository for the e6llee-
ton
The Council at the meeting of Sept.
26 passed the following order: Or
dered, That the State superintendent
u puOllC Is hereby dutttoI-
ICED and directed 10 remove from
Colby College to the State House GER
tain geological specimens belonging to
the State. which are now in, the GUS
tody of said college: having been
placed there in accordance with re-
solve passed by the Legislature of
1889.
Curator James of the State museum
superintendent the removal of the col
lection to Augusta and proper cases
were constructed in the State museum
for it's reception, under the direction
of the superintendent of public
buildings. The cases will be lighted
by electricity so, that the specimens
can be shown to visitors at all times
20 the best advantage. Similar light
ing arrangements will be employed to
those in use in the flag cases in the
rotunda.
The cases used for the returned
specimens were made from the old
battle flag cases, which were super
coded by the new steel cases now in
the rotunda. The material is of black
walnut and very valuable, aside from
its historical associations.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-11

far as they treat of the geological
features of the State are of very
great interest to biologists, more par
ticularly because they represent the
only work of a general nature that has
been done on the subject. Their
value. however, would have been much
greater had the entire collection SC
laboriously made by Hitchcock and
his assistants been preserved for flu :
ture reference.
The specimens deposited with the
Portland Society of Natural History,
unfortunately We're lost in the fire
that destroyed the soeiety's building
in 1866. The typical set placed in the
State House was removed from the
position in which it was originally
placed to make room for other things.
The specimens were thrown promjs-
cuously into boxes. and as result the
labels on many of them We're des-
troyed or lost and the specimens
themselves rendered valueless. To
add to the confusion the catalogues
accompanying the collection disap-
peared so that but little is now left to
represent the money and talents ex-
pended in it's preparation
In order that the few specimens still
remaining from the general wreck
might be preserved as far as possible
from utter destruction the Legislature
of 1889 passed the following order:
Resolved, That the superintendent
of public buildings be and hereby is
authorized and directed to transfer
and remove the geological specimens
stored in the basement of the Capitol
building, to Colby University, Water
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-11
Your Questions
Answered.

II YOU would like to have answered
any particular question each or any
week from "The Suggestive Questions
on the Sunday school Lesson" by Rev.
DIR. Linscott, send in your request to
this office, giving the date of the les
son and the number of the question
you wish answered. You may select
any question except the one indicated
that 1T may be answered in writing
by members of the club" DR.. Lin
scott will answer the questions either
in these columns or by mail through
this office. Don't forget to state what
benef1t these Suggestive Questions"
are to you. Give your full name and
address. Send your letters to "The
Question Editor of the Kennehec
Journal"
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| Oct. 10, 1912.
| Copyright. 1911, by Rev T. S. Lin
| scott, ID. Do

Oct. 10, 1912.
Copyright, 1911, by Rev It. S. Lin
scott. ID. ID
Clean and Unclean. Mark vii:
1-23.
Golden Text-For the kingdom OF
God is not meat and drink, but right
eousness and peace and joy in the
Holy Ghost. Rom. xiv: II.
"a Verse why did these Phari-
sees and scribes come from Jerusalem
to interview Jesus?
co Why had the hierarchy at Jeru-
salem become actively hostile to
Jesus?
go Verses 2-4-What is the point of
Jesus objection to the custom of the
Jews concerning the ceremonial
washing of hands and utensils?
"a To wash our hands when they
are soiled is but clearly, but what is
the use of washing hands when they
are already clean, and what sense is
there in any ceremonial tradition
which so requires?
(5)What ceremonies or traditions
are there observed today by Christian
people that you regard as worthless
co What evil effects are brought
about by useless forms or cere-
monies?
Cd Verses 5-6-Why did not the
disciples of Jesus observe 'the ira
ditions of the elders ~"
tS) How much value do you give to
a ceremonial religion when the hearts
of the devotees are not true to God?
CO.. OF how much service as wor-
ship are spoken prayers and good
hymns well sung if the hearts of the
worshippers are not loyal to God?
(10) What is a hypocrite in this
age? (This is one of the questions
which may be answered in writing by
members of the club
CID Verses 7-S-What is the sole
test of the value of any ceremony or
religious custom?
t12) If man puts his trust in any
ceremony or church or other custom
as a saving ordinance is it possible
for him, or not, and why. at the same
time to worship the true God?
13) Verse Sit is a respectable
modern custom to attend church
Would you say, or not, and why, that
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-11

STATE SUPT. SMITH
Announces Program Meeting N. t
ASH. School Superintendents.

State Superintendent of Schools Pay
son Smith, who is vice president of the
New England Association of School
iSuperintendents, has been acting IN
the capacity of president since the
removal of President Arthur d. Call.
formerly of Hartford, Conn.,, to Wash
ington. ID. G.
Mr.. Smith announced. Thursday,
that the general topic of the meeting
of the association. which is to be held,
(Continued on Page Twelve.)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-11
a CAKE OF SOAP FOR ALL.

Not many days ago the express
team stopped at Kenney's East Side
Drug Store and left a large box which
contained good trades in fancy toilet
soaps for the people of this city. For
the next few days a large cake OF
English Oatmeal Soap" can be OBJ
tanned here at 10c.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-11
WHO HAS 1T?

Who has the oldest stove still in
use? A prize of $500 worth of mer-
chandise will be given to the owner
of the oldest stove--heater. cook or
range. Anyone can compete. If you
are the owner of an odd timer just
communicate with A. A. Soule, Au-
gusta. You may win the prize.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-11
PEOPLE WHO TRADE

at f. w. Church's Grocery Store, PIT
Water ST, are assured of first quality
merchandise at the best possible price.
Price and quality go hand and hand
here and all orders receive a prompt
attention. Glover Bloom Pure Cream"
in " pints and pint sizes is sold here.
There's none better. Phone call 616.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-11
ANOTHER CARLOAD

or Peaches have just arrived, max
ing the second for the Augusta Fruit
Co. In less than ten days. Same
quality and all the way from Colorado.
some to be eaten now and others
preserved for later on. House,
wives should can these peaches. Or
der your supply from Augusta Fruit
Co.'s stores. Phone 599W.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-11
THE NEW FEATURE

OF the Emerson" make of Pianos is
the introduction on the market of a
Player piano which is pronounced by
competent judges the best thing in
player pianos. The arrival the other
day Of an Emerson Player Piano at
Melville Smiths store. 1875 Water St,
gives the public an opportunity of see
ing and hearing this beautiful instru-
ment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-11
PICTURE FRAMING.

Have your pictures framed. Have
the diploma which you have stored
away for safe keeping-framed and
occupying it's useful position on the
wall. You worked hard for it. E. f.
Howard. The Photographer, 261 Water
St, has over 100 different samples of
mouldings for just such purposes.
Work done reasonably and promptly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-11
MEALS a PLENTY.

Native lamb. pork and veal-"the
kind that sells because it is so good"
awaits the orders of folks who ap-
preciate the best to be had in this
line. Some native bacon also that
rs just a little different" All beef
Gu at this store is western beef.
John F. Turner, 173 Water st. Phone
606
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COCOA WAS SERVED

At pleasant gathering of friends re .
Gently and the guests agreed that 1t
was either made extraordinarily we'll
or was splendid kind of cocoa Re-
peated inquiries from the hostess
brought forth the good news that it
was none other than "Croft's Swiss
Milk Cocoa" purchased from Geo. d
Haskell & Sons Store
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-11
ABREAST WITH THE TIMES.

The visitor at The Augusta Marble
and Granite Works. II Bridge ST., who
IS at all eonversant with the. way
things are done today in this line,
will realize that this concern is really
abreast with the times" Electric
machinery and electric lettering tools
have supplanted the "old time" meth
ado
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-11
THERE is A RICHNESS

OF memory associated with the
changing conditions OF. time and the
happenings of the days gone by; the
scenes visited, the friends of those
days will be memories in the distant
tomorrows. Had you camera at
the time you would now have Illus
trations of the same. Cameras from
$500 up at The Nelson Art Studio,
239 Water ST
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-11
WE HAVE THE DOUGH

and We make it into fresh bread and
hot rolls every morning that surely
proves enticing to the great eating
public. A little of your dough ex-
changed for a cooked batch of Libbey
& Skeldon's Dough makes the stom-
ach happy. Products of this bakery
for sale at stores all over the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-11
JACK FROST is COMING.

The old fellow is on his way again
and ii will not be many weeks when
your "heating system" will have to be
doing the proper work to keep him OF
the outside. where he belongs. Esti-
mates for hot water Steam heat"
or "hot air furnaces cheerfully given
at any time. Roy Lowell, Is Willow
ST.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-11
A BIT OF ENTERPRISE.

Few people In this vicinity realize
the size of the building recently COM
pleted by Tracy & Metcalf. eontrae-
tors and builders at liz Oak St,
their own business home The
building Is 35x60 feet and two and
one-half stories high. New wood
working machinery has been installed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-11
TRAsk's GROCERY STORE

Is a convenience to the section of the
city in which it does business. Folks
more and more realize what it means
to receive the grocery order promptly
and when merchandise of excellent
quality and a delivery system that is
prompt is at their disposal-it makes
friends every time. 81 Sewall St.
Phone 537-W.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-11
ARRIVAL OF 1918 BUCKS.

The other day a freight car was OPP
cned and busy hands unloaded three
beautiful 1913 Buick cars" which
were subsequently taken to the Au-
gusta Garage. They are beauties and
no. mistake" is the comment heard on
all sides, More on the road. which
will arrive shortly
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-11
FAIR DEALING WINS.

Edmond Doyon. the Grocer at so Mill
street, carries a stock of merchandise
that can be depended upon. BY sell
ing at reasonable prices he has built
up business which he holds and will
continue to hold for fair dealing wins
trade every time. Two teams forlde-
livering orders Phone 419-W.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-11
EvERYHoDY is NOT DOING IT.

But The Augusta steam Laundry is
turning out genuine dull finish work,
not the kind that Is first polished and
then wiped over with wet rag leav-
Ing a rough surface to catch the dirt.
This concern has the latest steam
heated machines turning out the coll
lars as smooth as any polished work
and they not crack. Phone 43S and
SO3.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-11
A WHOLE souLED MAN

is a delight TO everyone. The man
who sends his shoes to c. S. York's
store is bound to be whole soled al
ways-for they certainly do know how
to put soles on shoes in their shoe re-
eairing department. The best of
leather, experienced workmen and up
c-aate machinery is the solution.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-11
"WHERE CAN | BUY

Page & Shaw eandies?" said a party
inquiringly of another the other day.
THE kinsman Pharmacy" b. T..
Bither Prop, sells the same and "At
dollar a pound they're the best that
can be found" This store also car
ries Bellemeade Sweets, Samoset and
Whitman candies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-11
HAVING THE HOUSE WIRED

For electricity is a proposition that de-
mands skilled hands. workmanship and
materials that can be relied on. in fact
1t needs a perfect job to assure COM
plete satisfaction. Weber & Church,
electrical contractors. 111s Oak ST., en-
Joy the reputation of perfectly ex-
ecuting" work in this line. Phone
422-W
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-11
PLENTY OF HOGS

Are being "cut up just now at G. w.
Wadleigh's store. 165 Water ST, and
customers are assured of procuring
pork products. that will more than
satisfy. The quality you like and at
prices that will more than please.
just phone 594 and your order win be
delivered promDtiy
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-11
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS

Charles A. Brooks, The Contractor.
makes speciality of architectural
drawing. and furnishes plans and
specifications for work in the building
line. This contractor employs COM
petent force of men for erecting
buildinsg of any sort desired-from
the cellar to the roof Phone 361-Y.
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SPECIALS AT MID. DAY.

When mans hungry about mid
day those specials" served at Perry's
Restaurant, 161 Water ST.. loom up
mighty inviting. There is something
about the food served here. the SER
vice you receive and the reasonable
ness OF the same that makes ne,e
friends each day as time rolls by.
Look for the white Font Restaui-
ant"
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WILL THIS BE THE WINTER

OF your discomfort? Will you go
through the winter with regrets for
your clothes, or will you go through
the winter on Joy ride with one of
the snappy suits selected from the
Fashion Clothing" shown at c. T.
Bilodeau's Clothing Store. Suits at SIG
that are dandies. but better ones be-
tween that and $500
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TWENTY-FIVE WEARS

OF successful business life and at the
same location all these years. is what
this month of October, 1912, means
when reference is made to James j.
Maher, proprietor of The North End
Clothing Store. rs Water st. This
season finds the store well stocked
with clothing values that will speak
out loudly Satisfaction" to the man
who purchases here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-11
arHE PERFECTION BREAD,

IS gaining new friends in Augusta
and vicinity each day. People who
are not aware of the fact are remind
ed that Perfection Bread" is manu-
featured under the most clean and
sanitary surroundings. Try loaf to-
day. The Peoples Bakery. $50 Water
ST. Edmond Tetu. Prop.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-11
BUSINESS NEWS.

The Art Needlecraft Shop" at 1879
Water ST. while still known as Lunt
& Brann Co., is now conducted by
Mrs. George A. harrington and Miss
Alice M. Clark This business change
took place early in June. New mer-
chandise has been added and just now
the proprietors are in New York City
buying for the holiday trade.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-11
cHILDREN'S COATS

For fall and winter have just arrived
and they were never shown in such
complete variety as they are this sea-
son at II. j. Merrick's store, 1873 Water
St. Starting in with the four year
old sizes and all the way up TO the :
year old sizes. they are here and
priced reasonably, too $2.S7 to $40.
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HousEwoRk is IEssENsp.

Time is saved by economical cleo
trical appliances. In every home
there is a place for either the Electric
Flatiron. the Electric Toaster. the
Electric Chatting Dish, etc. They will
actually save money for many--for
others the convenience of the same
would make it a necessity if the ex
pense were 10 times as great. Central
Maine Power Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-11
DOES YOUR SEWING MACHINE

need repairing? Why not have IT
overhauled and put in first class shape.
1t takes little time tits true to do it,
but then you won't miss it and will
be more than pleased" when it is re-,
turned to you in excellent working
condition. Photograph repairing also,
Prices reasonable. Cyr & Savoie, III
Water ST
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-11
ARE you ABSOLUTELY SURE

When You carry your prescription 10
the druggist that you are going to get
just what is called for-and no sub
stitutes? Prescriptions" is one of
the specialties at C. B. Murphy's
Drug Store. 1877 Water St. and has
been SO for many years. You make
no mistake when coming here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-11
YOUR WIFE WILL LEAVE you

II you wear that old suit much longer
1t looks SO worn and shabby and has
no more style about 1t than cord OF
wood. You weuld not be bad look
ing fellow at all il YOU would have a
correct fitting suit made TO your
measure" Prices from SIS up. Berry,
the Tailor. upstairs, 229 Water st.