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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-30
B. & M. Conductor
Loses Both Legs.

Boston, April ga special train
raced with death from Aver to this
city, tonight, carrying to the Massa-
chusetts General hospital John Page
of Portland, conductor of the New
York night train out of that city, who
had both legs cut off at Aver.
Although the man lived through the
journey, his condition was declared
at the hospital to be extremely criu-
cal. with only a bare chance for life.
Mrs Page was notified and left imme-
diately from her home in Portland. Page
was jumping onto his train as 1t was
pulling out of the station at Aver, when
he fell under the wheels of one of the
cars 1t was some time before he could
be extricated. When he was rescued 1t
was found that both legs had been sew
cred, and other bodily injuries threaten
ed complications.
The only chance for life was skilled
surgery, and a special train was made
up which brought the suffering man to
the city within an hour.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-30

The building committee of the Wa
terville Womans Association met at
the Baptist church, Monday evening,
and enjoyed supper. After the repast,
Increase Robinson read names of Wa
terville citizens who should be solic-
tied for funds and different persons
agreed to solicit. A ready spirit was
manifested to take hold of the projecs
and raise, If possible, the $4,000 need
ed for the new building. Much enthu-
siasm was manifested among the men
and women present. Hon. w. T. Haines
was To have been present, but was de-
tanned elsewhere. Those present were
representative of the city's interests.
The solicitors will start out Wednes-
day morning, May I, for 10-days
campaign for the $4,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-30
A PROPOSITION
From Eastern Railroad Managers for
Settlement Of Strike.

New York, April 29.--Aftcr a session
lasting until midnight. the conference
committee of managers of Eastern
railroads gave out statement de-
claring they proposed that the Inter-
state Commerce Commission act as
arbitrator of the engineers demands.
but that the proposition was declined
by the Interstate Commerce Commits
sion and that Chief Stone of the
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
also refused to accept the Interstate
Commerce Commission as arbitrators.
AS an alternative the committee sub
mitted to the government mediators,
Messrs. Knapp and Nelll, proposal pro-
viding for a commission of seven, one
each to represent the railroads and the
engineers and these two to select five
umpires In event that these representa-
tives fail to agree on the five umpires,
it is prpppsed they be appointed by the
chief j'AsttM sqf the United States.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-30
ANTI.INJUNcTIoN BILL
FavorabIy Reported from COMMITTEES
to the National House.

Washington, April ga broad anti
Injunction bill, such measure as has
long been advocated by labor unions
throughout the country, was favorably
reported TO the House. today, by Chair
man clayton of the judiciary commit
tee. The bill provides that injunctions
in labor disputes shall be issued only
after the defendants have had oppor-
tunity to answer the complaint against
them. 1t also provides that courts
shall issue restraining orders for but
seven days and these only where the
complainant shows that he will be
done irrepairable injury If the order IS
not issued.
Blanket injunctions are specifically
provided against and the right of
workingrnen to peaceful assembly is
reiterated. Striking employees ara
given the right of meeting, giving
financial assistance to their fellow
strikers ard otherwise aiding them
in every lawful way to win The right
of boycott and the right to refuse to
patronize is established in one section
of the bill.
A minority report probably will be
submitted by Republican members OF
the committee.
Seven Republican members the
House committee on Judiciary have filed
a minority report to the Clayton con-
tempt bill reported, last week, denounc-
ing it as q measure calculated to meet
political exigencies of the day and one
that would destroy the function OF the
courts. The bill is described as uncon-
stitutional The minority of the COM
mittee offers az substitute for the relief
asked by labor unions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-30

King Alfonzo ON arriving at Madrid
and also received the Legion Of honor
from the French government.
He was a close second to Lieut..
Conneau in the Great Britain circuit
last year and he also started In the
Paris Rome Turin race, but damaged
his machine.
In the European circuit from VIM
cennes through Belgium to England
and back to Paris after leading Tor
some time, he smashed his machine
while flying the last leg and was
placed fourth.
He was injured at Horicourt
France. on Sept. !, 1911, and again at
Morannes on Dec. IS, 1911. but IN
January of this year, was able to
create a speed record of So l-3 miles
an hour at Pau and also broke records
from 100 and 200 kilometres there. A
few days later he made another hour
record of 101 2-s miles at Pau.
He was this year an unsuccessful
candidate for the Chamber of Depu-
ties, conducting his electoral cam
paign in his monoplane.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-30
Petition Against Bill No. 1

A petition, signed by 144 Wateryilie
people. is being circulated in this city
against Senate Bill No. l, which aims
al the formation of National Health
bureau, similar in work. but larger in
scope, to the State Boards of Health.
The petition is being circulated by
members of the National League for
Medical Freedom. and the argument
OF those who oppose the bill is that
it will mean the exploitation of the
regular school of medicine (which
has always controlled the medical af-
fairs of the United States" 1t Is in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-30

One of the largest contracts ever
made for cemen. in this State is that
just awarded by the Horace Purinton
Co. and the ]. l.. Parkin Co. for 49,
900 barrels. to be used on the Shaw :
nut dam. The company has com :
mepced to ship the first car
loads and hereafter. load will be
shipped each day. George Couzzo OF
Bangor has arrived and is commence
ing to build camps for his construction
crews. The Shawmut House will OPEN
Wednesday. for business another sign
OF activity at that place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-30

he meant well, he only meant well feebly
and he was easily swerved from his pur-
pose by those who had control over him,
and who are neither well-meaning nor
feeble. SO far from opposing Mr. Lori
mer. he ended by being absolutely quiet
about him, and almost every Taft man
In the Senate became a supporter of Mr..
Lorimer.m
The crowd about the theatre in which
Col Roosevelt spoke grew to such pro-
portions that an overflow meeting on the
common was hastily arranged. Col
Roosevelt spoke there for few min
utes to an audience which was consid-
erably larger than that which was able
to crowd into the theatre.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-30

ents of the measure urge. The bill
will be the entering wedge to state
medicine, which would be as obnoxi-
Gus as State religion. Passage of this
will mean the insuring of jobs for
regular medicine graduates who 9TH
erwise would not be able to get along.
Other arguments of similar tenor are
given, and those who are opposed to
the bin are very much opposed to it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-30

The executive board of the Water
vile Womans Club and the program
committee for the year 1912-1913 will
meet with the president, Mrs, |. b.
Mower. College Place, at p. NJ,
Tuesday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-30

Not much has been said about the
new Waterville postoffice lately, but
the builders keep on working and the
structure mounts little higher each
day. 1t is now above the first story,
and in a short time, the whole struc-
ture will be enclosed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-30

The Churchman'S Federation ban
quet to be held. Tuesday evening, in
the Baptist church, promises to be at
tended by a large proportion of the
membership The supper will be fine
and business of interest to all will be
discussed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-30

The members of Fort Halifax di-
vision. No. s14, Brotherhood of Loco
motive Engineers, entertained visitors
from other divisions of this State at
an all-day meeting, Sunday, in Pom
erleau hall. Five candidates were
initiated and banquet held at the
Bay View at noon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-30
MARROW ESCAPE
At Midtown, NJ. B., from Being Wipes
Out by Fire.

Calais, Me, April 29.-Milltown, y.
b., escaped a serious fire, today. The
roofs of eight dwellings, we're on fire
at one time, and the outlook was very
threatening. but good work done By
the fire departments of Calais, st.
stephen and Midtown kept the prop
erty loss down to $4,000
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-30
Newell E. Graft.

Newell r. Graft of Moose River
died, Monday, at the Somerset hos
pitai, Norridgewock, of tuberculosis.
He was 80 years old. A widow, who
was Miss Maggie Mccarthy, two
brothers, Amos and Ivan, one sister,
Mrs. VIM. Wilson of Jackman, sur
vive. He was born in Kennebec
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-30
Roosevelt Gains in Kansas.

+ Newton, Kas., April 2s.-Eighth dis
trict delegates to the Republican Ma
tional Convention: c. II. Davidson,
Wichita: Harry Woods, Wellington
Instructed for Roosevelt. William Al
len White of Emporia endorsed for
national committeeman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-30

The Coburn track team will partici-
pate in the University of Maine Inter-
scholastic meet. to be held, May IS,
and at Bowdoin, May %. 1t is also
planned to have the team take part
in some of the large out-of-the-St State
meets before the end of the season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-30
WinsIOW High To-
The A. T. O. Two.

The Winslow High baseball team de-
feated the team of A. T. 0. of Colby on
the Winslow High grounds by the score
of 10 to 2, Monday afternoon. The game
was called at the end of the fifth inning
ON account of darkness.
Poirier pitched great ball for his team.
His opponents got only one hit off him.
GuIlifer pitched the fifth inning and al
lowed one hit
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-30

Waterville horsemen will turn out
on the Central Maine Fair track.
Tuesday for the first time, as the
track vii, then be opened for jogging.
The horsemen are looking forward to
the annual events on the Fourth of
July, and are keeping their animals in
good condition for the purpose.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-30

The last meetin of the local court of
Foresters of America before the Grand
Lodge session. will be held, Thursday
evening. and important matters will be
discussed. 1t is hoped that every MEM
Der will be present. Some of the For
ester supreme officers are to be pres
ent at the Grand Lodge session here,
on May g.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-30

The usual Monday morning group
of inebriates faced Judge Shaw, in
the municipal court. Monday; eight
in all. One was given n straight sem
tence of 80 days: two were committed
in default of papypment of fine: and
the other five paid the fines imposed
upon them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-30

At meeting of Pine Tree Lodge, No.
144, of the International Association of
Car Workers. held, Friday evening. in
Foresters' hall, 81 new candidates We're
initiated into the branch, which brings
the total membership up to 90. and
there are more coming. The grand vice
president. T. H. Condor of Salem,
Mass, was present and spoke. a
branch of the association has just
been formed in Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-30

Tie Cecilia Choral Society at its
rehearsal. Monday evening, practical
ly decided the spring session shall end
with the month of May and that the
conclusion should be marked by q
concert in the Congregational church.
In view of this all members are re-
quested to be present, next Monday
evening, May 6.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-30

II. W. Robinson of Lewiston has
been appointed agent of the American
Express Co, TO succeed w. l.. Me-
Namara. who left. Monday, for Ban
gor. AIR Robinson has assumed his
duties.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-30

The Coburn baseball ground, Libbey
field, is now in the best of condition
and is making a frst-eiass field for
the purpose. The boys have levelled
the hills and filled up the valleys so
that now there are few better prep
school grounds in the State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-30

The preliminary contest for the pur-
pose of choosing the contestants for
the speaking exercises at the close of
the Winslow High school team is to
be held. Thursday afternoon, in the
school
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-30

The Salvation Army of Fairfield
made its first appearance of the sea-
son, Monday evening, in City Hall
square. and the singing was heard by
a large number of people.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-30

Rev. Canon Nicholson of st. Mark 5
mission is recovering from his recent
illpcss.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-30

Hon. William 4. Haines OF this city
will speak at the meeting of the
Pittsfield Republican Club, to be held,
Wednesday evening. In that city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-30
Totals


Slated for Currier in 9Th.
Home run--Williams. Three-base hit
O'Connor. Two-base hits-Bates. Wing
Struck out--By Poirier g. by Reynolds 3
by Gullifer q Umpires, Howard and
Clement.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-30

at $50 Il. NJ. Wednesday. at the asy-
lum. Work, Order of the Temple and
Order OF Malta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-30

Friends of Mrs. Harold =, Weber
were pleased to see her out. Monday,
after a long period of confinement in
her home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-30

noon About so per cent. of the 1853 cities
and towns will hold evening caucuses
so that definite news of the contest is not
expected before Wednesday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-30

Winslow High will play Morgan Bush
ness College of Waterville. at p. NJ.
Tuesday, on the Winslow grounds; Free
dom Academy of Freedom, at 1.30 p. M.
Wednesday, in Winslow; and on Satur-
day, go to Winthrop to play Winthrop
High school.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-30

The Second degree will be worked at
the regular meeting, Tuesday evening,
of the Waterville knights of Columbus.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-30

Don't be surprised II you have an at
tack Of rheumatism this spring. Just
rub the erected parts freely with Cham
berlain's Liniment and 1t will soon DIS
anUear. Sold by all dealers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-30

A supper will be served from $50 to
Z, Tuesday evening, at the Universalist
church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-30

w. G.. Ellis of Gardiner was a visi-
tor, Monday. in Waterville.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-30

Among the Skowhegan people j
town, Monday. was John Robinson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-30
VAUDEVILLE.

G. j.. Besse of Clinton was visitor,
Monday in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-30

A. A. Head is confined to his hons
with slight Illness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-30
Gard of Thanks.

We desire to thank our neighbors
and friends for their kindness in our
recent bereavement and also for the
many beautiful flowers Also we wish
to thank the Friends church for the
flowers sent
MRS. SARAH HODGES.
MISS ANNIE NICHOLS.
MR.. WILLIAM NICHOLS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-30

A special conciave of st. Omer Com
No. ". X r.. viii he held
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-04-30

mr.. WILLIAM NICHOLS
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-07-31

please let her share his trouble.
But he protested that he was
merely suffering slight attack
of indigestion and expected to be
all right in the morning.
At the office on the following
day it was noticed that Bonner
was not himself, and it caused no
surprise when he announced at
four o'clock that he was not feel
ing well and was going home. As
he had feared and expected, his
freside was deserted. He had
thrown himself down in the big
easy chair which the boys in the
office had given him for a we'd
ding present and was thinking in
the gloom when the telephone
bell rang. He put the receiver
to his ear, but before he could
ask what was wanted he heard
mans voice.
Hello, hello" the man bawl-
ed, and when Bonner answered
'thello," the man at the other end
of the wire said: Il want No.
1857" This is 1857" said Bon
ner. Then there was a click, and
when he called up central he was
informed that "the other party"
had rung off,
Z. Francis Bonner ate no dinner
that night. His attack of indiges-
ton was worse, and his wife
found it impossible to do any
thing which seemed to have the
slightest effect in the way of af-
fording him relief. He was quer-
ulous and excitable and flung
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-07-31

to come down with something SCI
rious," t1
ITS serious, God knows" heS5Ill
replied, looking at her in a way,
that sent chill to her heart, but,
I'm not coming down! No, Pm.
not coming down. Don't you lett,
yourself believe that for a min
ute"
He pretended that he was GO
ing to his office after breakfast;
but if his wife had followed hirni-TS
to the first corner she might have
seen him lodging into a drug -
store, where he remained for an -
hour. At the end of that time
he emerged and started for the
nearest car line. He had just -
boarded passing car when, look-3oJae
ing back, he saw his wife coming
down the street, Having quickly
developed the ability of Sher-A
lock Holmes in the line of making
deductions, he decided that She
would take the car following the
one which he had caught. He got ~
off at a convenient place down.;
town and waited. AS he antici-
pated, his wife was in the nextIn,l
car. He could see her from where ~
he stood in the entrance of cigar I
store. He followed the car, which
was easy, owing to the slowness@
with which the stream of traffic.
moved, and having made his way
on foot for three or four blocks,o.,as
he saw Evelyn step down into
the street. Through the crowds
he followed her, once losing sight 40
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1912-05-02
TOOLS NEEDED FOR BARLEY.
(F. n. Demaree, Aeronomist. J. I. Case
PioW COY

(F. n. Demaree, Agronomist. J. I. Case
Piow Coy
The preparation of the land and
seeding of barley varies widely with
the locality.
Barley is. of course. best adapted
to the cool. moist conditions of the
north, but may be successfully grown
anywhere in the grain belt Where it
ls made a main crop. it will pay to
pillow the land. preferably In the fall
Work up a fine seed bed by double
disking the land in the spring and
drill IN seed az early as possible.
In the northern zone of the corn
belt barley can be sown after corn In
this case the land may be double disk.
ed In the spring, narrowed down ana
the seed drilled In. Spring barley 10
also grown to some extent in the corn
belt often displacing oats In this
case the above preparation Of soil and
seeding will secure the best and most
economical results.
The machinery requirements for
the barley raiser will vary with the
locality. In general, however. any
man raising small grain should have
a good disk. plow. smoothing har-
row and a drill
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1912-05-02

Miss Clara Stolsmo visited the high
school Monday.
On Monday, Hon. Frank N. Eddy
spoke to the high school students on
"The Value of an Education"
Hugh McCracken and George Win
tiers have enrolled as students in the
fifth grade.
Myrtle Hendry of the normal de-
partment took charge of Florence
Compton's school Tuesday.
In the manual training department,
Fay Scott is making q music cabinet;
Harry Wicklund, q Morris chair; and
Walter Kells, library table.
Remember the exhibit of school
work to be- given in the Du Bots
building on Main street, May 10th
and 11th. ety ea'
On Thursday Of. last week, w. A.
Boerger, the county superintendent
and Mr.. Howard of the agricultural
extension, gave the high school stu
dents an interesting talk. After
wards, they talked to the normal
girls, Mr.. Boerger on Teaching Civil
Government in Country Schools, -
and Mr.. Howard told what a great
deal of good country school teacher
could do.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1912-05-02
LIVE STOCK
HOME HAPPENINGS

Remember the sale at the Schultz
Millinery.
The City Meat Market buys wool;
see them before you sell.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Fiesler are re-
joicing in the arrival of daughter in
their home.
Attention, Boy Scouts. The Scouts
will meet for hike Friday evening
at quarter to four. Bring lunch.
Excellent progress is being made on
the foundation for the new high
school building. Very little time was
lost on account of the recent rain.
What can you buy at the Golden
Rule grocery department for 10 cents
during sale? See one of our lists or
call at the store; you will not be dis
appointed.
Crop conditions in the vicinity of
Sank Centre thus far this season
have been ideal. There has been
plenty of moisture, and the weather
now being warmer things are growing
rapidly.
The executive committee of the
Old Settlers Association of Stearns
County was held in St. Cloud Wednes-
day to arrange the details for the an
nual meeting which is fixed by the by
laws for the first Tuesday in june.
Geo. Herberger of Sank Centre is
president of the Association.
There will be services at the Metho-
dist church next Sunday at the usual
time. In the morning service at 1890
the pastor win preach. Subject:
""Our Mission to Judea.', "Both in
Jerusalem, and in all Judea." Acts
1:e. Evening, at 1880: Subject: 1.-THE
Divine Inheritance Of the Poor. "
blessed are ye poor; for yours is the
kingdom of heaven" Tx. 6:20.