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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-26
City OF Augusta
In Board of Aldermen.

June II. 1912
Ordered. That a general meeting of
the citizens qualified to vote in city
affairs be held at City hall. Augusta.
on Monday the first day of July at
80 O'Clock r. NJ. to instruct it's repre-
sentatives the City Council upon the
following questions
/. Shall the city erect and equip a
central fire station. and if so. where
shall the same be located2
2. Shall the funds necessary for the
purchase of the lot and for the cree
tien and equipment of central fire
station be raised by an issue of bonds
moi exceeding twenty EIGHT thousand
dollars in amount. to be issued in such
amounts and upon such time and at
such rate OF interest as the City Coun-
Gil may determlne2
And be II further ordered that the
City Clerk cause a copy of this order
to be published in the Daily Kenne-
bee journal in at least four issues and
in the New Age in at least two issues.
A true copy.
Attest:
L. L. NEWBERT,
City Clerk.
june 24-26-2S- 29
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-26
LONG SEPARATED.
Father and Son Meet at Courthouse
After Many Years.

a meeting between a father and son
who had not seen each other for IS
years took place. Tuesday, at the pro-
bate office at the courthouse. The two
men were Adelbert c. Sherman of
Winthrop. 60 years of age, and his son,
r. s. sherman Stoweil of Rochester,
n. Y. % years of age.
The wife of the elder Sherman died
when he was in the West. Immediately
following the birth of the hoy and the
young man when two months old was
adopted by his wife's relatives. 1t was
only a short time ago that the young
man learned that he had father liv-
ing and he at once came east to find
his father. in which scare he was sue
cessful.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-26

The L., A. q w ST. Ry., offers free
moving pictures. Sunday evening at
Island Park, This open air moving
picture show will include 5000. feet oil
film. scenic. dramatic and comedy. and
will be under the direction of Manager
w. p. Gray of the Mystic and Lake
Grove theaters Of Lewiston. The dane
ing pavilion at Island Park Will be
opened next Tuesday night, with
Hobbs American Band. A special dance
will be given 4th of July night and
dances will be held three times week,
during the summer. on Tuesday. Thurs
day and Saturday evenings, Extra
cars will be run after the dances and
moving picture exhibitions to Augusta,
Hallowell, Gardiner and Winthrop.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-26

The daily trips from Augusta to
Rockland offered by the Maine Trans
portation Co, are proving thoroughly
satisfactory, both for business or
pleasure and every seat in the auto
coach was taken on the trip over east,
Tuesday morning. The route taken is
through Windsor, Somerville, Wash
ington. Union. South Hope and West
Rockport. which affords a combination
of attractive scenery that can hardly
be surpassed on any steam car or troll
lev ride of equal distance in Central
or Southern Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-26
Knees Became Stiff
Five Years of Severe Rheumatism

The cure of Henry J. Goldstein, IA
Barton Street, Boston, Mass. is -anoth-
err victory by Hoods Sarsaparilla.
This great medicine has succeeded in
many cases where others have utterly
failed. MIR. Goidstein says: Il suf-
fered from rheumatism five years, it
kept me from business and caused ex-
cruciating pain. My knees would be-
come as stiff as steel. l tried many
medicines without relief, then took
Hoods Sarsaparilla, soon felt much
better, and now consider myself en-
tirely cured. | recommend Hoods"
Get it today in usual liquid form or
chocolated tablets called Sar3atabS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-26

Tuesday was another uncomfortably
hot day and the humidity combined
with the high temperature made the
heat more unbearable than on the pro-
ceedinR day. The thermometers at
Bither's and Coughln's pharmacies at
2 P. NJ, registered 81 above, while at
the Maine Central sation a record of
30 above was made
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-26

From the way in which the answers
in the affirmative are coming in. the
attendance at the Maine State Print
ers Cost Congress, in Portland, June
2Sth and 10Th, will be a record break
er. over IS per cent of the printers
and publishers in the State have sig
niged their intention of being repre-
sented In addition to that, there will
be present a large number of ladies at
the banquet and for the sail through
the harbor Saturday afternoon. The
speaking talent is being augmented
daily, and a grand good time can be
confidently looked for at all the ses-
sions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-26
DAILY kennebee journal
Cards of thanks, obituary notices, res

Cards of thanks, obituary notices, res
oIutions of respect, ETC., will be
charged at the rate of ten cents per
line No charge less than as cents.
All advertising announcements of en-
tcrtainments whose object is the
raising of money will be charged at
the rate of fifteen cents a line.
Advertising notices, news form will be
excluded from our local columns,
except such as refer to advertisers
occupying space in our advertising
columns and will be run under a
separate head on one of the local
pages.
who fail to receive the
Journal promptly will confer favor
by notifying the office Immediately.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-26

The members of the State Board of
Railroad Commissioners and Clerk
George F. Giddings went, Tuesday. to
Portland to attend the funeral of the
late Ex-Governor CleaVes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-26

Carroll d. Prince of Portland, pur-
CHASING agent of the S. ID. Warren CO.,
was in the city, Tuesday, and visited
the new boom house, which is being
erected to replace the old one belong
ing TO the company at Kennebec Sid
ing. which was destroyed by fire a
short time ago. The frame work is
already up for the new building.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-26

Miss Marguerite Cox of Baltimore,
Md, who has been the guest of Mr..
and Mrs. Cyrus G. Babb, Sewall street.
for several weeks, has returned home
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-26

A meeting of the Pianelli Fencing
Club will be held this "Wednesday
Yevening. at O'Clock. All members
are requested to be present
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-26

The Titcomb Real Estate Association
has sold lot ON the north side of
Cony street to Cyrus Cunningham Mr..
Cunningham plans to build upon the
lot
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-26

| The Ladies' Aid Society of the Green
| Street Methodist church will meet, al
| 230 O'Clock, Thursday afternoon, with
Mrs. Il. F. Smith, SO Grove street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-26

c. Walter Poor, past exalted ruler
of Augusta Lodge, b. F. o. Elks, left
ON the 4.O5 P. NJ. train, Tuesday, for
Portland, Ore. where he will attend
the sessions of the Grand Lodge of
Elks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-26
Wednesday, June 26, 1912.
LOCAL BRIEFS.

Assistant Highway Commissioner l..
d Rarrows went to Fairfield. Tuesday,
to inspect State road work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-26

Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. l.. Wheeler, accom-
panied by Mrs. Studio of Attleboro,
Mass. are passing a few days at Mar
tins, Pleasant pond.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-26

J. w. L. Murdoch, expert piano and
player tuner, will be at the ware rooms
of Charles f. Downing during. the
week of June "a. Orders can be left
at the office. june24d4t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-26

Former Deputy Sheriff Hiram Gilman
of Mount Vernon was alb usiness visi-
tor, Tuesday, in the ciyt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-26

State Highway Commissioner Parker
L. Hardison is confined to his home in
this city by illness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-26
LOCAL NOTICE.

Miss Susie M. Smith is prepared to
coach students for French during the
summer months. Terms reasonable.
Tel. No. 131-W. june25diwpd
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-26
FOR
SALE-Household

FOR SAlE-Household Goods,
Books, Antiques, Mahogany and b. w.
Mantle Beds, also one story building,
inside sheathed hard pine. east of
homestead, as Winthrop street, corner
State. Fred G. Staples. Agent.
tune19dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-26

Two Chase brothers have arrived
with load of fresh Kennebee shad.
june24d1tpd
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-27
funds. Congress must b trusted with discre-
tion. or it must not b. expected to cntrust the
administrative department with It.
THE PUBLlc SCHOOLS.

We invite special attention to the report OF
the Department Of Public instruction, printed
elsewhere In this issue
The figures there stated show for the past
six years an increase In scope and efficiency
OF the public school system in Virginia which
cannot be paraileled for the same period by
any other State in the country.
In that time, values Of public school properties
have increased one hundred per cent. from 81
2s7625 in 1906 to $s.s53,343 In 1912.
One million dollars a year ia now being spent
by the people in the erection of school build
ings.
School revenues have increased from s2432.-
l02 to s5.072,S29. salaries of teachers from
sl,74s.516 to $2.s34.741. and the total enr oil
ment of school children from sel,772 to 4os.-
3s1
In 1906 there we're "A high schools with an
approximate enrolment Of 5000: in 1912, there
are 434 high schools with an enrolment of
16.47l,
In every department of public school work,
in plant and equipment, In systemaized in
strnction in efficacy OF teachers in industrial.
manual. agricultural. and domestic training.
the development has been 80 rapid to be al
most breathless
1t is the variety Of problems that naturally
arise for decision in an of expansion such
as this that serves to bring the public schools
constantly before the public eye. Interest, even
earnestness. has had at times the appearance
OF agitation and uncertainty. There has been
doubt as to the schools. chiefly because the
school system had suddenly become grea,
force worth worrying about.
Speaker Byrd admirably summed up the sit,
uation in his speech of acceptance, when he
said in substance that the time had come to
take pause and count stock, and devote the
prime energy and thought to the task Of get
ting the highest efficiency out of a multiplied
plant That Is not to say that the plant should
be permitted to rust. but that further expasion
should wait on more complete development.
In this he will have the support of the great
majority Of people and of the special school
interests, but the report of the Department
rhould operate to allay suspicion and be cause
Of gratiheatfon that the school system is now
on a basis from which can be built up In or
derby course magnificent destiny.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-27

yop,,h of the total number of votes cast for
Governor but this provision does not, Of course
preyen, the naming of candidates on the ballot
M election who under the terms Of the act
oanno, he considered candidates TOR party nomi
nation.
Other provisions of the measure guard
against duplicate voting in the primaries OF
two or more parties. the payment by candidates
of a fee not exceeding per cent on the annual
salary Of the office to which they aspire. the
limiting of expenses to actual and legitimate
needs. publicity of expenses. constituting the
Substituting of newspapers. or the acceptance by
newspapers of a subsidy misdemeanor, fixing
a maximum limit to expenses at 10 cents for
each vote cast for the candidate receiving the
highest party vote at the last preceding cleo
ton and furnishing bride takers. directly or
indirectly both as misdemeanants and by dis
franchisemeut for Ave years.
The act, which is carefully drawn. seems TO
meet to the fullest extent possible conditions
which have from time TO time outraged the
sense of political honesty within the State. In
chief. the purpose OF the law is TO put under
Tue same TehtTlcliohS, CTlihindl Liabilities, wv,
rs now pertain to candidates in elections. the
candidates before the primaries of such parties
as choose to avail themselves Of such machin-
cry. Under its provisions. the purity OF party
nominations liz guarded and additional safe
guards thrown about the election of officers
from the inception OF their candidacy. If the
provisions of the act lived up to, such
incifents as the Norfolk SCANDAL OF year and
a half ago, and the uncertainty as to the
punishment Of the Lee County bribers and bride
takers Will be impossible In other words. the
primary is made In theory, what 1t Is in fact.
a real part of the election machinery OF the
State. subject to the State for its proper con-
duct
The House is to be congratulated upon Its
prompt passage of the bill. and it Is to be hoped
that the Senate will not by captious exception
lay itself open to suspicion of blocking a re-
form that has the hearty support Of all classes
of citizens.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-27
SCHOOLS TO RUN
FULL SESSIONS

For the past two days II has been
rumored through Swansboro and Oak
Grove that the schools 81 this local.
ty would close their session At. the
end of this month due to the lack OF
funds to meet the expeaseA The ru-
NOR was emphaticAily denied last
night by members Of the School
Board. who said that the schools
would run eight or nine months, In
stead Of the seven months that they
have been running In previous years.
The schools In the Manchester dis
trict have had 4 hard ti'ba this ses-
sion getting the proper facilities nee
essary to operate . modern school
At the opening Of the seastOn they
were overcrowded, many Of the chill
dren being seated with others In the
same seats. The schools were not
properly ventilated, It il said. and
were unsanitary.
The conditions that now exist In
this district win probably b put 70
rights In q very short time, and by
the opening Of next session In Sep.
TENDER the children Wal have q school
equipped with all u The modern IA
cilities.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-27
Birds and Hunters.

Eultor OF virginia
I read with much interest your editorial In
regard to the destruction of the robins and know
it is true. / sincerely hope you will also use
your influence In behalf of the other harmless
birds that are being killed out by the greedy
hunter. who takes mo thought for the morrow. "
has any consideration for anyone but him
SELF and the sport, which the slaughter Of the
innocehts affords him. II he finds fun in it
sparrows and other destructive birds that make
leave the farmer his cartridges and other
sistants that destroy the worms, bugs and In
sects from the fields of grain. the orchard ana
garden. Without these little benefactors the
farmer must spray repeatedly. and the end of 1t
srnotl near for the birds grow scarcer the
trouble will Increase.
In 1.-The olden times when q hunter went into
the field he always left part OF the flock;
now. with his bird dogs nothing satisfies him
but all. He asks permission OF the farmer.
but shoots anything that pleases his fancy. and
acts as II he thought the owner OF the land had
no right to bird or rabbit. II forbidden te
hunt, he Is Of opinion that the farmer is crusty
and stingy. Why should the public be allowed
to roam over the farms and carry of berries.
game and hsh without permission any more
than the farmer would pick up q chicken o.
flower on the premises of the hunter? Is not
the dishonesty the same? And why should q
farmer be put to the necessity of standing
guard over his land to keep of the intruder
in order to have a bird, berry, or fsh left? !
trust while the legislators considering the
petition for the life OF the robins they will
act on alt NJ.
Blacksburg Va. Jan. 10.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-27
MORE SUFFRAGE AGITATION.

1t seems that the Pi ssident of the Equal Suf-
frage League knew whereof she spoke when
she wrote the Vsr0inian that, so far from
silencing the cry Of Votes for Women" in the
State the adverse report of the House Com
mittee would serve only to make their demands
more insistent
The fight in the House now goes to the
Senate. backed by 4 monster petition. After
further public meetings, and still additional
oratory. the campaign will proceed In the State
with undiminished fervor, IL with but indiffer-
emit hope. The women advocates OF suffrage
show that, Whatever else they may feel, they
do not feel daunted
The Firginidn was sincere in expressing the
hope that rest Was coming and that both
public and suffragists would appreciate 1t, A
fight fer the sake OF Aght4ng lacks convtuc-
ing element, and there Is certainly little In
the local fight for suffrage for women after the
action of the House Committee and the clearly
indicated sentiment OF the General Assembly
in both houses With so much for women to
do in the way of rightly influencing pending
legislation Of peculiar interest to their sex. It
has the appearance Of at least, wasted effort.
that an agitation which can presently get no.
where should be thus persistently followed up.
1t appears certain, IL is true. that the senti-
ment for women's suffrage is growing to an
extent that cannot be entirely laid to the
somewhat artificial stimulus which has been
given It, Sooner Of later 1t must be met
seriously and definitely. But that hour has
not yet arrived, and in the meantime we can
feel only what we hope Is polite indifference
to what is an inevitable weariness
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-27
PEOPLES FORUM
Riehmond Boy Scouts.

Editor Of The yirginian:
Sir.--Four troops of boy scouts met at the
y. NJ. G. A. Sunday. The object OF the meet
ing to talk scouts" 1t opened with the
scout salute, three middle fingers OF the righs
hand raised to the forehead. Then after a
few songs. Scoutmaster Williams gave an ad-
dress on THE Scout Movement in Richmond"
Mr.. Williams Is the scoutmasters OF Troop No.
/. Of Richmond. ana his talk eentered on the
history Of that troop. about their games. hikes
and camps. but tell you, had lots better
times than he could of told about. Mr.. Orwiy
then explained the scout movement with tho
help Of some stereoptican slides on the subject.
The scout movement is to supplement the
various existing educational agencies. and to
promote the ability in boys to do Things Tor
themselves and others. The method is summed
up la the term Scoutcraft and is combination
OF observation, deduction, and hardness or the
ability to do things. Scoutcraft includes In
structon IN first aid. life saving. tracking, sis
mailing, cycling, nature study. seamanship camp
craft. woodcraft. chivalry, patriotism. and other
subjects. All that Is needed il the out-of-doors.
and a competent leader. The particulars of the
movement, and how to organize II, De
procured at the Central Y. NJ G A.
After the meeting adjourned Scontmasters
Williams. Curtis and Booth with their respective
troops "hoofed it" down to look at the ruins u
the Bnswanger fire. 1t was then decided that
we should walk up by the canal During the
track behind fell in the canal. and was
caught under the ice. The dog with lot OF
work reed himself but the ice separated him
from the hank We were on He succeeded 10
reaching the opposite bank, but AS this Vas
about twenty feet high. and almost perpendicu-
lar he could get no farther. One OF Mr.. VIII
lians boys crossed to the other side and rescued
the dog. The dog was carried to q scouts house
until called for by owner. for you know SCOUTS
are kind to animals. We walked up the rail-
road by the canal till came to Riverview.
then we parted to our respective homes.
There are four troops Ia Richmond. Troop
No. j. meets at the Tabernacle Baptist church,
corner Grove and Meadow streets. on sunday.
We tTroo1, No. ~ have regular meeting on
Friday night, but the main meeting Is on sun
day at 2:30. Excepting two or three new
members, all OF US have scout uniform
This consists of big felt hat. khaki coat and
trousers, and Is finished off with ieggngs Of
the same color. Hope you will know us the
next time you see us. More information can be
gotten from the Y. NJ. c. A.. and You viii be
welcome como and join visit us on Friday
at y O'Clock.
SCOUT.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-27
Something Will BE Done.


Sir,-I beg leave to ask through your columns
why it IL that among all the good things thai
the Eresent Legislature have been asked to as
that there has not been wvd said about
allowing the people to vote on Statewide proiioi-
ton. thought, from articles l have read In
paper during the past year, that Statewide
prohibition was going to occupy the first place
in the uainds Of the lawmakers. Since the
fact has been often and clearly proven
that the drink habit has caused nearly all the
murder. poverty and distress among women and
children fathers and mothers both white and
Colored. the wise and the unwise. Proving that
appetite Is uncomfortable therefore pray let the
lawmakers and those who hold the sacred rights
OF franc hise. get to work speedily and their
fellow creatures from destruction. and then at
tend to lighter matters Of contemplated legisla-
ton. such political, financial, etc. We admit
that all Of the legislations suggested Ia the
Governors messages are matters OF great I'M
portance. but would follow Lord and
Masters plan by preparing salvation for ALL
Let us therefore vote whiskey out of the entire
State. an all know 1t Is curse BE brave
my boys. it only requires little nerve and
backbone; We will all be glad after 1t is gone.
Yours respectfully. the peoples friend.
]. /. LYON.
sos North Eleventh
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-27
FRICHTFUL DEATH.
OF DAVID cOFFMAF

HARRIsONHURG. VA. IAN. 3s.
David r. Coffman. twenty eight years
old, met = fri6htful death Wednos-
day near Nj. Olfvs. Shenandoah cann~
e,,. * seSss
White lowering wagon bed On ~
wagon with block and tackle, the
horsea- became frightened and rAn olf. I
pulp. his skull fractured, his teeth
Knocked out. and I fearful hola cut
u, the back Of his head. He loavea
= wife and two children.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-27
DAMAGE SUITS ARE
MERE INCIDENTS

HAERIsONRUR0. VA. Jan. ss.-
The Rockingham Record. 6ena&ov'
Keeseli's new daily paper In HarriBsl
onburg. II mp against another -
suit. w. A. Showaiter. Of the con1es
y. - suing for $500. the value " ~.
automobile. which GhowAlter thtna
he ought to have won In tho roc1
subscription campaign.
Two months Ago John Miller, -
Keezietown, sued the Record for 4le,ss
600 libel. That wAx ON the same a.
that Keeseil sued the Daily News ~
$4,000.
Tho great Newspaper fight In Hars
risonhurg. with three dailies Ii =
town Of 5000 people, II a&tractiug,
KfdcspFead. attention. Damage sutfa
are mere incidents
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-27
LOCALIZED PRIMARY on THE WAY.

The Byrd primary bill. passed yesterday by
the House OF Delegates, is in effect the estab-
Eshment of an optional legalized primary. the
restrictions thrown about which are tanta-
Corrupt Practices Act
That is to say, that all officers to be voted
upon al the regular time stated for general
State, county and city elections. including
candidates for United States Senator to be
sseed for BY the legislature may be nominal
a II primaries. in case the party to which
they belong may decide upon that method or
Aonaination. A party" within the meaning Of
nv act = defined as a political organization
uAich, - ne previous election. has cast one