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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-31
The OWNING Rod.

The United States geological survey
states in Water-Supply Paper 30. en-
titled Underground waters for farm
rse." lust reissued, that no appliance,
either mechanical or electric, has yet
been devised that will detect water in
places where plain common sense and
close observation will not show its pres
ence Just as well. Numerous mechanical
devices have been proposed for detect
ing the presence of underground water
ranging in complexity from the simple
forked branch of wicth hazel, peach OF
other tree to more or less elaborate me-
chanical or electrical contrivances. Many
OF the operators of these devices, espec-
tally those who use the home-cut forked
branch. are entirely honest in the beileI
that the working of the rod is influenced
by enthusiastically regarded as electric
currents following underground streams
of water-that are entirely independent
of their own bodies, and many people
have implicit faith in their own and
others ability to locate underground
water in this way. In experiments with
a rod made from iorked branch 1t
seemed to turn downward at certain
points independent of the operators VIII,
but more complete tests showed that TINS
down-turning resulted from slight and,
until watched for, unconscious muscular
action. the effects of which were commu-
nicated through the arms and wrists to
the rod. No movement of the rod from
causes outside of the body could be de-
,ected and it soon became obvious that
the view held by other men of science is
correct-that the operatan of the "divin-
ing rod is generally due to unconscious
movements of the body or of the muscles
of the hand. The experiments made
show that these movements occur most
frequently at places where the operators
experience has led him to believe that
water may be found.
The uselessness of the dvining rod is
indicated by the facts that it may be
worked at will by the operator. that he
fails to detect strong water currents in
tunnels and other channels that afford no
surface indications of water, and that
his locations in limestone regions, where
water flows in well-defined channels, are
no more successful than those dependent
on mere guess. In fact its operators are
successful only in regions in when
ground water occurs in a definite sheet
, of porous material or in more or less
clayey deposits, such as peppiy cray OF
till. In such regions few failures can &C.
, cur, for wells can get water almost any
where.
The only advantage of employing
water WITCH" as the operator of the
, dvining rod is sometimes called, is that
crudely skilled services are thus occas-
ionally obtained. for the men so em-
ployed if endowed with any natural apti-
tude, become through their experience
in locating wells shrewd, if sometimes
unconscious, observers of the occurrence
and movements of ground water.
copy of the report may be obtained
free on application to the director of the
geological survey, Washington. ID. c.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-31
PROD TURKEY.
Powers Advise Ottoman Government
To Hustle Negotiations.

Ccnstantinople, Dec. 30.-The amhas-
sailors of most of the European Pow
ers have advised the Ottoman govern
ment to make an effort to come to
terms with the Balkan allies.
The Russian ambassador here i'll
particular coupled his advice with a
warning as to the DANGEROUS conse-
quences of delay in view of the stu
alton in Asia Minor.
This Russian representation has pro-
duced disagreeahie impression in
Turkish official circles while the agi-
tation in the army in favor of re-
sumption of hostilities continues. Many
handbills have been distributed among
the Turkish officers and men counsel
ing the continuance of the war and the
non-surrender of the fortress of Adri-
anople.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-31
DRAMA AND VOTES FOR WOMEN
5uffrasettes Will Use Dramatic Art to
Further Their Cause.

New York, Dee. 30.-Dramatic are is
TO be employed on large scale to
furuner the woman suffrage cause, it
is announced, today. Mrs. O. II. p.
Belmont is organizing Il class of 100
members of the Junior Suffragist Club
which is affiliated with the Political
Equality League. for a course in dra-
MATES under the leadership of Mrs.
Joseph w. Stuart of Chicago. The
members range in age from Is to -
years and next spring they viii stage
a number Of women suffrage plays.
The training is expected 10 serve a
two-fold purpose, as it is believed it
VIII fit the young suffrage work ers. in
GLIDING both men and women, to APP
pear as orators during the campaign
of 1915, the year OF the proposed Sui
frage referendum in New York state.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-31
Boston Produce Market.

Boston, Dec. 30
Quotations on flour. grain. millfeed.
meal hay and straw are strictly whole
sale for carload lots to iobbers All other
quotations represent prices to the re-
tailers.l
BEEf-Dressed Unchanged whole cat
tie 12a 49,.
BRANN-Unchanged 2450M25
BUTTER-Unchanged northern :5,n35s.
western 35M36.
CHEESE-Unehanged New York twins
19d3
CORN-steady: No. yellow So
EGGS-Lower; choice 3Sni0: western g;
FLoUR-Firm. spring patent 46005lO
HA1-Firm; No. / grade %. J0fi23.
IAMbS-Higher: spring l3Gil4
IARD-Higher. pure H.
MINED FEED-Unchanged "a fva2s
oATS-Unchanged: No. clipped white
Il.
PORK-Lower: medium backs - 5efi2i
POTATOES-Iower: white l30nl4s
SUGAR--Steady: graduated COS.
NEALS-Steady 1em15.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-31
Jesse Pomeroy Makes Another
Unsuccessful Attempt to Escape.

able TO determine how the murderer
secured possession of the pieces of
metal.
Pomeroy who is So years old, was
convicted and sentenced to be hanged
for The brutal murders, in 1874 of Il
small girl and boy Katie Curren and
II. IL. Millen in South Boston. The
sentence was committed, by Gov. Rice.
to life Imprisonment in solitary con-
finement. The convict attempted twice
before to escap but each time was
caught. Aided by his mother, he has
petitioned nearly every governor of
the state. for 30 years, to grant him
pardon.
A prison cat brought about Pom
eroy's capture. The guards attention
was attracted by the cat running by
him and turning around he saw a
man walking down the corridor Bras
sci stopped the man, who proved to
be Pomeroy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-31
Government Wins in Railroad
Suits. So Far as Decision Goes.

THAT the equity of the Lake
Shore and Chesapeake q Ohio in the
capital stock of the Sunday Creek Coal
Co. shall be disposed of by absolute
sale.
''2-That the joint ownership and
control Of the Kanawha & Michigan
must be terminated.
The questions on which leave will
be given for further argument include:
".A-Whether the holders of the cap
ital stock of the Hooking Valley and
Chesapeake Il Ohio Railroads are in
despensible parties to the ease.
"B-In>what manner to terminate the
Joint ownership and control of the
Kanawha & Michigan.
The court holds in favor of the gov
eminent insofar as it makes decision
of the questions presented. but several
of them are held for further argu
mentS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-31

Boston, Dec. 30--Jesse Pomeroy.
whose crimes startled the country.
nearly 40 years ago, attempted unsuc-
cessfully. today to escape from the
State prison at Charlestown. He is
serving a ife sentence for torturinG
two Children to death when he was
il years cid.
The convict left his cell in the Cher
ry Hill section of the prison by saw
ing three bars from the door. Thorn
as Rrassel, ar attendant. saw Pom
eroy walking from the corridor, be-
fore daylight and when he ordered the
murderer to throw up his hands the
prisoner made no resistance.
Pomeroy had made careful plans to
escape. \ dummy had been arranged
in his bed SO that the officer on duty
would not notice his absence. The
steel lars of the cell door were cut
by saw made out of two small pieces
of steel The prison officials were I'M
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-31
SAGADAHOC.
BoWDoIN.

Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar Parker of Lisbon
Falls were in this vicinity. Sunday
There will be an entertainment at the
Grange hall here at Bowdoin Center,
Wednesday evening, Jan. l.
Mrs. Albert Curtis of Lisbon Falls was
In this section of the town. Sunday.
Cora Roberts is i'll with a cold.
Mrs. Joel Allen is in poor health.
Miss Hulda and Miss Cora Derham were
the guests of Mrs Hulda Derbam sister,
Mrs. Lucy Small, who is ILL.,
Mrs and Mrs. Clarence Smith were in
this vicinity. Sunday
Nathaniel Small of Lisbon Falls. "a for
mer resident of this town met very re-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-31
LINCOLN.
soMERviLLE.

Mr.. and Mrs Pearl Crummett have
moved In the Happy White house. SO
called, in Jefferson
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Cooper are spend
ing Christmas and New Years week with
their daughter, Mrs. Ernest Taylor in
Vassalboro, and Mrs. Leonard Cooper in
Togus.
Charley Crummett is home from West
brook, Mass, visiting his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Grin Crummett
Isaac Moore has a bad cold and is quite
feeble.
Grin crummett is moving into the VIII
son house.
Mrs, James Stevens. who has been quite
Sick. is reported on the mend.
Mrs, Elbiidge Hisler is on the sick list.
sand Hill school closed, Dec. 81, after a
very successful term of 20 weeks, taught
by Miss Lillian Boynton of New Chou
cester
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-31
Of Alfred Won Kinder|en-
WaeChier Of Germany.
Sec. Of Foreign Affairs Dies
During Visit 10 His Sister.
Germany Mourns Loss Of Brilliant
Diplomat and ShreWd Mon.

Stuttgart, Germany. Dec. %0-Al-
fred Won Kinderlen- WaeChter. sccre-
tary of foreign affairs of the German
empire, died suddenly at his home
here. today, after a brief illness.
Herr Won Kiderlen- Waechter was
making his usual Christmas visit to
his sister. the Baroness Won Gem
mingen, near here He had been i'll,
for several days past, and physicians,
who were called in, feared that his
Illness might result fatally as his
heart action was very irregular. The
end came at s A. NJ. while he was
practically alone.
Alfred Won Kiderlen- Waechter.
who was so years of age. had occu-
pied the Office as Imperial secretary
of state for foreign affairs since June
%, 1910. The advent of Kiderlen-
Waechter was not greeted with great
enthusiasm in the German Imperial
Parliament He was very poor ora
tor and his speeches did not create a
very good impression, He was known,
however, as one of the most shrew1
men in German diplomacy and was
regarded as an expert on affairs of
been stationed for long time in the
Balkans and his disappearance from
the German cabinet at the present
time is regarded as great misfor-
tune. During his short period of of
flee as foreign secretary. he was very
successful in steering the information
al politics of the empire through Il
period of unusual entanglement more
especially in regard to the settlement
of the dispute between France and
Germany as to the future of Moroc-
co. The negotiations were brought
to a successful termination, last year.
when France and Germany signed an
agreement as the result of which their
relations have become much more cor
dial
Alfred Won Kiderlen- Waechter was
Tor many years great favorite oil
the Emperor. who however, practical
ly banished him for decade to what
was then the comparatively unimpor-
tant post of German minister at Blu
charest, Rumania. because on one oc-
casion Kiderlen- Waechter had pre-
sumed too much upon the Emperor's
favor
Herr Won KiderIen- Waechter was
a bachelor He belonged to a very old
Wuerttemberg family. which was
raised to the nobility in 1868. He was
born, July TO- 1852. and while he was
studying law. volunteered and fought
through the Franco Prussian war of
ls'o-71. He entered the diplomatic
service in st. Petersburg, Paris. Co
penhagen. Constantinople and Blu
charest.
Washington. Dec. 3O.]Secretary
Knox sent the following cablegra m
10 the chancellor of the Empire, DR.
Won Bethmann- Hollweg:
fray accept the sincere sympathy
OF the government of the United States
ana OF myself in the death of the dis
tingulshed statesman, Herr Vor
h I1prinn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-31

Despondent on account of i'll health,
F.. S. Higgins, one of Bar Harbor's
most prominent and successful bust
ness men and one of Eden's wealth.
est citizens, attempted to commit sui
eide at his home on Main street. Sun
day morning, about 8 O'Clock, by
drinking a pint of denatured alcohol
His desperate act was discovered
within a few moments of it's occur
renee and the prompt work of ply
sicians who were hastily summoned,
saved his life, although he was con-
sidered, Sunday night, as by no means
out of danger. Mr.. Higgins has been
in very poor health, since last March.
and since that time has been con-
stantly under the care of physicians
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-31
BASKETBALL NOTES,

On FRIDAY evening of this week, the
Waseca club quintet of Auburn will
match their skill with the Augusta Ath-
letc club. 1t may come nearer to being
test of strength, as the visitors are said
TO nave husky team. The attendance at
the Horace Mann series proves that bas-
ketball has lost none of its popularity
and the Waseca management Is looking
forward to the most successful season.
Lewiston sun.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-31

Columbus, Ohio. Dec. S0,-The gov
eminent, today, won partial victory
in its suit against the Lake Shore,
Hooking Valley, Kanawha & Michi-
gan. Chesapeake & Ohio and other rail-
roads and the Sunday Creek Coal Co.,
as q result of decision in the United
States circuit court, which was filed
with United States District Judge Sat
er here today. The following is the
gist of the opinion:
Upon the whole. we conclude that
the March agreement and what has
been done and is being done under IT
operate unreasonably to monopolize
commerce among the states and con-
sequently that the complainant is en-
titled 10 relief, the precise nature and
extent of which cannot at this stage
be determined
However we now hold:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-31
FORMAL DEDICATION
OF the Handsome New $750,000 Y. M.
C. A. Building in Chicago.

Cleveland, Dec 30.-Formal dedica-
tion of the new Young Mems Chris
tan Association building took place
here, today, marking the close of q
two-years campaign to raise over
$4,000. the estimated cost of the
building, which is one of the best
equipped in the country. DR.. Henry
c. King. president of Oberlin College.
delivered the dedication address and
the keys of the building We're deliv-
cred to President S. II. Fem.
Today will be Ohio day in the week
of dedieatory exercises and Governor
elect James M. Cox and others will
address a gathering of the State Y. NJ.
C. A. secretaries.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-31
MARTIN J. o'TooLE MARRIED.
P'ttsbursh's $4,000 Pitcher Joins
Ranks of the Benedicts.

birmingham, Mass. Dec. 30.-Martin
}. o Toole, Pittsburg's 1000 pitcher.
was married, today, to Miss Rosie
Heffernan. O'Toole and his bride had
been friends since childhood. The cere-
mony was performed by the Rev. FIR.
kichard S. Burke at St. Georges Ro-
man Catholic church. After a recep-
ton the couple left for Bermuda.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-31
CHANGE SERGEANT ALARMS
PROBABLY Only Difference In Oraan
Ization of COMING Conqress.

Washington. Dec 3O.-Democratic load
ers are busily figuring on the Organization,
oi ,le House In the coming Congress but
the only change in the public officers ex-
peeted Is that of sergeant-at-arms. 1t is
expected that Charles f. RiddelI. the,
present incumbent. will retire and a fight
Ior the office is on between Robert Il
GORDON OF Ohio now superintendent of
the House document room. and Former
KEEP Ryan of Buffalo. N Y, who was
candidate when the Democrats took
control of the ed Congress.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-31
Homeless and Landless Indians
Ask Redress of Their Wrongs.

and the government was ratified, un-
der the terms of which the Indians
were to surrender their hereditary
lands lying between Cape Flattery and
Hood Canal, 2s4o acres When they
arrived at their hunting ground, the
Indians found it had been given to
another tribe. Repeated appeals have
failed to procure the return of the old
homes or the assignment of new lands.
it is alleged.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-31

Seattle, Wash. Dec. 3o,--"The Prince
of Wales. present chief of the Clallam
tribe of Indians, who have been home
less and landless since 1856, left here.
yesterday. for Washington, d. c., to
present to Congress and to the inte-
rior department. the Indians petition
for redress of alleged grievances which
they have endured nearly so years.
In 1855 treaty between the Indians
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-31
SUSPEND ELIMINATION.
Boston & Maine Stations May Re.
ceive Corn MiIied In Transit.

Washington. Dec. Elimination of
existing milling-in- transit privileges
on corn at Oneonta, N. Y, by the Del
aware Il Hudson, when the shipments
are destined to stations on the Bos-
ton d Maine, was suspended. today
bg the Interstate Commerce Commits
sion The effect of the eliminati ton
would be Ga. cause increases ranging
from 6 to 1S cents hundred pounds
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-31
Notice Of FIRST Meeting Of Creditors.

In the District Court of the United States
for the District of Maine
In the matter of
Harry T.. Simpson. FIN Bankruptcy
Bankrupt
To the creditors If Harry T. Simnson of
yassalboro in the County of Kennebec
and District aforesaid = bankrupt
Notice is hereby given that on the 18th
day of December. a. ID. 1872 the said
Harry +. Simpson was duly adjudicated
bankrupt; and that the first meeting of
creditors will be held 2 the Office of the
Referee, 100 Water Street in Augusta
Maine. and District afoi esa d, on the 1dh
day OF January. A. ID. 1919. at ten O'Clock
In the forenoon al which time the said
creditors may attend, prove their claims,
appoint a trustee. examine the bankrupt
and transact such other business as may
properly come before said meeting
FREMONT j. C. LITTLE
Referee in Bankruptcy
Augusta. Me-. Dec. % 1912. dec3ldlts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-31
New York Cotton Market.

New York, Dec 10
spot closed steady. Middlng uplan1s
Il. 10: do. gulf 13.45. Sales 100 bales.
Galveston steady. 12s; New Orleans
quiet l2S: Savannah steady. 12s,
Charleston steady. 12s, Memphis steady,
49,.
Net receipts for three days $40.
Exports to Great Britain 71.403, to
France q 40: to the Continent 33,9Oi, to
Japan 216l.
Stock 1,2i9951.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-31
New York Money Market.

New York, Dec. 60
Prime mercantile paper per cent.
Sterling exchange tirmer at 4S1 for So
day bills and at ass 10 for demand.
Commercial bills 4S0a
Bar silver 62a.
Mexican dollars 49.
Government bonds firm.
railroad bonds irregular.
Money on call easier at 2a@7 per cent
last loan at %; closing bid 2.
United States reg. rs ................... 1911
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-31
Boston Stock Marker.
Chicago Cattle Market.

- Chicago. Dec. 30
CATTLE-Receipts Z. 600: market stead,
to 10 cents higher; beeves 5S0fis6O
HOGS-Receipts ECO. market active
ana gai9 cents higher: light 72on1 lbs.
SHEEP-Recepts 32.oC0; market steady
to 10 cents higher; native i35n560: western
440u560; yearlings eDedT50, native lambs
ellGSS1
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-31

Gently with severe accident that will
confine him to the house for some time.
Mr. Small was engaged in driving team
for E. Plummer, hauling logs, and while
leaving the woods he missed his footing
and was thrown onto a stump and iniur-
ed his leg severely and gave himself
terrible shaking up. He is under the case
of a physician
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-31

Con O'Kelly, the hope that Tommy
Ryan started in the boxing game, a
couple of years ago. is now wrestling
in England, but is not making much
of a success.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-31
Children Cry
FOR FlETcHER'S
CA 8 T. ri -
Only Ono "Rromo o.

Only One "Bromo Quinine"
That is LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE.
Look for the signature of f. w. GROVE
Cures. Cold in One Day, Cures Grip In
Two Days. 25c.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-31
When Bilious.

Always take Chamberlain's Tablets
They are mild and effectual.-Sold every
where
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1912-08-09
SHANTUNG FOR CHILD'S WEAR
Coats and Frocks Of This Material
Are Being Worn by Tots Of
All Ages.

The shantung coat is seen in dou-
ble-breasted form fastened with large
pearl buttons and having wide col
lar Of self-colored Shantung with re-
vers faced with blue or green or rose.
For babies there are sweet little Shan
tung coats hung on square yoke with
full sleeves pleated into embroidered
bands to form cuff, a narrow band
of the same embroidery, either self
colored or a contrasting shade, going
round the neck and down one side Of
the front.
Another wee coat has round col
lar edged with braid in herringbone
design, the collar and cuffs and the
hem of the skirt being sewn with
French knots.
AS to playing things, nothing could
we'll be prettier than a little frock Of
shocked Shantung-for shocking is
never out Of fashion-and with this
may be worn a sweet wee hood to
match with revers turned back from
the face and sewn with blue forget.
me-nots
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1912-08-09

EARM27kT0TES

Teach the colt to eat grain and hay
Place the roosts for poultry on a
level.
Always approach a strange horse
at the shoulder
A good gardener will not be content
with raising one crop a year.
Wheat and wheat screenings have
both been used to fatten lambs.
Corn easily heads the list az the
best single grain for fattening lambs
Where the dropping boards are
made of matched lumber the Job Of
cleaning them is easier.
One pound of cotton seed meal may
be fed daily to a horse. but 1t should
be mixed with other feeds.
Wild strawberries have the most
delicious flavor. They are easily
transplanted to the garden.
This Is a good time to put square
Of tar paper In the bottom of each
nest box for the benefit of lice.
II your horse is troubled with in.
digestion have the animal clipped and
its teeth attended to by a Veterinar
ian.
Thin the vegetables Just as soon az
they come up. Why give room to
plants not needed any more than the
weeds?
Keep the poultry buildings and
yards properly disinfected. One pint
Of carbolic acid in eight gallons OF
water makes an excellent disinfeet
ant.
A garden should have perfect drain
age. for thore are depressions which
win holG water; the ground occupied
by then viii be almost entirely
wasted