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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-24

Promoter Il. w. Hanks was seen by
q representative of the Journal and
assured him that everything was NOV
ing along nicely for the great race
meeting. in August. Mr.. Hanks has
leased about 10 acres of level ground
situated directly west and adjoining
the Capital Driving park. This will
prove a most valuable acquisition and
Will insure adequate space for the COM
fort Of the throngs OF visitors who viii
be in attendance. During the pres
ent week a large crew will commence
erecting 1b0 new stalls, which. in adj
dition to the large number all ready
on the grounds. will place the Au-
susta track first among Maine race
tracks as relates to stable accommoda-
tons
The track has been treated TO 4
inch coat of clay loom and is now
much faster and safer than before,
while The turns have been graded and
other important improvements have
been going ON under the personal SUI
pervision of Mr.. Hanks, that are sure
to be appreciated by owners and
drivers During the coming week the
different committees will be selected
end every detail will be given the most
careful attention of those selected.
Advices from various parts of the
Eastern country indicate an average
daily attendance of not less than 81.
oo0. while IL is predicted that upwards
Of $4,000 will be on hand. Wednesday.
Aug. T. when Stake No. / for 2;10 trot-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-24
WHY THE SAILOR is suPERsTl-
TIOUS.
Reasons for Many of Jack Tar's
Pecuiarities Center in Safety.

Why does q seafaring man-capta1n.
cook, or cabin boy consider it unlucky
| to ship with a man who neglected to
pay his laundry bill2
Why does a sailor nearing port after
a lengthy voyage gather up old clothes
and shoes unfit for further use and
tremendously commit them to the
Deep
Why does he like to sail on a ship
which displays sharks tooth firmly
nailed to the bowsprit or jib boom?
Why does he like cats?
Why does he place great faith in the
merits of a pig as weather prophet?
The simplest answer to these aues-
tions is--because the average sailor Is
superstitious.
During rough weather at sea it would
he hard to convince any old time sailor
that there wasn't a Jonah aboard.
Many captains of the old school, who
ought to know better, are so superstit-
ious in this respect that it is not uncom-
mon for them to take intense dislike to
officers who have happened apparently
to be the harbingers of bad weather.
and especially fog. 1t is quite unusual
on board ship to find members of the
crew nicknamed "Foggy Jones' "Hea-
w Weather BILL or "Squally Jack"
Cats on board ship are considered
lucky. and many a stray one finds a
comfortable home and careful atten-
tion with Jack for its friend, although,
on the other hand, our domestic friend
has at times been held responsible for
the continuance of bad weather and
had to play the part of Jonah to the
full extent.
Perhaps the most amusing supersti
ton of the sailor is considering it a
crime for any member of the crew to
leave port with his washing bill un-
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SOMERSET.
HARTLAND.

Mrs. Phoebe Narney is improving
from her recent illness.
Mrs. Ernest Thompson and son of
Waterville are the guests of Mrs. c..
w. Henderson.
Mrs. r. O. Williams has gone to
North Arson for the summer.
Dr. X w Smith and DR.. Cover of
Slxowhegan We're in town. last week.
Mrs. Annie Fuller and Miss Flor
ence Woodbridge of Boston are guests
in town, for the summer.
Henry CrowelI of Canaan and Harry
Goodrich of Palmyra were in town.
last week, on business.
P. A. Smith of Fairfield and c. A.
Donaldson of Clinton were in town,
Saturday
Mrs. Annie Fish of Skowhegan was
weekend visitor in town.
Mr.. and Mrs Elmer Burton returned
to this town. Saturday. where they will
reside.
Mr. and Mrs. r. c. Hamilton are
visiting in SpringvaIe.
w. l.. Anderson was in Harmony on
business. last week.
Mr.. and Mrs d. l.. Allen of Pitts
field were in town. last week.
r. w. Linn and family have moved
to the pond for the summer. closing
their house here in town.
Ronald Gesner of Portland is visit
ing friends in town.
Miss Helen Smith of Portland was
in town, one day last week.
Supt. Rowell has moved to Pitts
field. where he is to open a garage.
Mrs. Ida Baker and family have
moved into the house recently vacated
by Supt. Rowell
The Moore Printing Co. has moved
into the store recently vacated by A.
H. Perry
About SIS Italians are at work lay
ing pipes for the new system of water
works.
The Baccalaureate sermon was de-
livcred to the graduating class of
Hartland Academy by Rev. NJ HILL
Sunday morning, before a large con-
gregation. The pupils of the academy
attended in a body. Solos were sung
by George Moulton and the march
was played by Mrs linda Anderson
A horse driven by Oral Emery be-
came frightened at an automobile.
Saturday. The horse bolted, throwing
out Mr.. Emery, who was badly bruised
and Chaken up.
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paid, as this neglect is generally be-
lieved to be the cause of bad weather
being encountered just after leaving
port.
One of the most curious superstitions
is that dealing with the capture of a
shark The natural dread and antipa
thy with which these monsters of the
deep are viewed cause a capture to be
hailed with much rejoicing. All hands
from the captain to the cabin boy take
keen interest in the operations. and
having successfully landed the shark
on deck-a proceeding that causes no
little excitementit Is Killed and its
tail cut off This trophy is then nailed
either on the end of the bowsprit or
the iib boom and is considered valu
able charm, capable of having the
power to bring the ship fair winds and
finest of weather. 1t is not uncommon
to see sailing ships lying in port with
this peculiar sign of the sailors super
stition, but'th custom is fast dying out
With the advent of the steamship.
where the capture of shark at sea Is
a rare occurrence.
The killing of a pig at sea Is always
an occasion of much Importance. not
only for the reason that fresh meat is
to be enjoyed-a great luxury on a
sailing ship after perhaps months OF
salt provisionsr-but also what Is term
ed pig breeze" or favorable wind
may be looked upon as a certainty.
Pigs when kept on sailing vessels are
often let out of their pens. and their
movements, which are believed to fore
tell the state of the wind to be cx-
pected are watched with keen interest.
Should a pig show signs of laziness
and merely lie down or wander slowly
about the deck, this Is considered a
sign of calm weather. with little or no
wind in prospect; but any freshness
and a great amount of squealing is
hailed as a sure sign of winds, neces-
sary factor for the navigation of
sailing ship.-Kansas City Journal.
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Amnnn Thosa Present.

President John Sprague from Portland
was the last resort in any dispute or
problem The head of this great organ
ization has demonstrated his right to
leadership through his progressiveness
and experience-an unbeatable eombna-
ton.
Billy HILL the sharpshooter from Port
land. was on deck with his improved
basket of fancy craftsmanship.
Secretary Fred Smith was there and
that's enough to say Everybody who
knows Fred knows, too. that to have
him around means the success of any
such gathering. Fred is always ready
to do his work. the presidents, the land
lords, the cooks and the waitresses'-to
say nothing of the reporters. Thank
you, Fred.
Then there was j. Putnam Stevens
Putt was right there every minute with
both number mines where they'd do the
most good. He was the prodigal son who
was lust returned from California Put
Putt in the darkest African jungle about
this time of year, hedge him in with a
bunch of native spearmen, tie him up
with braided silk. half-inch line, SO that
he'd look like ball of Irvine. say Fish
and Game meeting" and wen bet Putt
would make it on time. He was there
for the water sports: he was there for
the dancing. he was there when the
blonde table boy from New York slipped
a practiced arm about the waist of the
prettiest waitress. he was there when
Billy Hill's auto started with room for
another, and, believe us, Putt was on
hand for his meals
We could go on with true tributes for
everyone but let's Just say: 1T was one
devil of fine bunch!' as did the engi-
neer, and let it go at that
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NATIONAL HOME.

officer of the day. Capt Odlum.
The funeral of the late James Clark
was held from the Home chapel at
p. NJ. Saturday. Rev. III. S. Burrage
officiating.
The baseball game. this week, will
be: Married and single men for, Mon
day. Togus and Gardiner Locals,
Tuesday, and Democratic Club for
Thursday.
Three members left. Saturday, on
furloughs, David Hickman to Haver-
hill. Charles H. Douglass to Detroit,
and John Norris to New York City.
Letters for the following are adver-
tised at the Home post office for the
week ending. June % Thomas Co.'S
grove and Alonzo p Gardiner.
The following members returned.
Saturday. from furlough: John F.
Fogg from Boston, George w. Weber
from Bristol; William Casey from
Taunton; Joseph f. Billings from
Boston: Asa b. French from Lynn
James O. Reed from New York City.
Several former members. We're re-
admitted, Saturday. Lyman Carter.
late Co. G. LIST Me l.. A.: John w. Hill,
Providence. late Co |. 4th Conn Cav.
Samuel Hearn, Lynn. late Co. B. 9Th
| Ohio, Cav. Henry p. Bloggett, Leices-
| ter, late Co. d, 18th Mass. Inf, Joseph
A. Flanders, Boston, late Co. l.. Sd n.
H. Inf, George S. Turnbull. Hallowell.
| late navy: Samue II. Gorton. Provi-
dence late Co l. 4th r. l. Inf
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The Canoe Races.

The doubles and singles in the canoe
races were pulled off under the able
supervision of j. Putnam Stevens. who
but will have some more to say about
Puts being there.
The rivalry between Howard Wood,
an expert from GreenvilIe, and George
c. Jones, paddle wielder from Mos
quito. was little short of deadly Both
however, preserved outward calm and
talk of hidden but ready revolvers was
diseredited
Wood is a smooth-faced young fell
low Of ADMISSIBLE proportions: Jones
shorter with deep chest and heavier
shoulders and arms. Stories of Wood s
prowess and a winter of practice
made him the favorite but Jones was
not without his hackers.
A stocky youngster by the name of
Billy Haines-J. w. Haines. Jr, to
give i'm all of twas the other man
in the canoe with Wood. for the two
mile doubles. well-b built lad. l.. s.
Patterson from New York. was Jones'
partner.
Jockeying for position, under
Stevens watohful eyes. was futile and
the two canoes We're away in beau
tiful start. The Wood canoe appeared
to be bearing too far to the left but
there seemed little choice at the mile
mark. They were within half mile
of the finish when the Jones canoe
was seen to be dropping slowly astern
Wood and Haines continued to gain
to the line winning by about five
lengths, one of the closest contests re-
corded in the annals of the associa
ton.
After short rest, Wood, Jones and
Haines, with new entry, II. A
Hutchinson Of Readheld, announced
themselves ready for the mile singles.
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CLUB HOUSE AND LAND
FOR SPORTSMEN OF MAINE.
Meeting at Maranacook Agitates Question
Of Accommodation for Members==Leaye
For Homes, acknowledgements
Good Shooting The Contests.

This. also was a perfect start but
Immediately following all tried TO emu
late the apparently more effective style
Of Tones, who took the lead This re-
suited in confusion for a stiff breeze
was blowing and the others, being in
experienced at this way of racing,
started on strange courses and Haines
gave up as he lost control of his craft
fer a moment and found himself too
far in the rear. Hutchinson. though
hopelessly distanced. stuck gamely to
the finish
The two real contestants rounded
the stal1e-boat almost together. and
bets were freely offered on Wood, with
only one taker, Fred r. Smith, who
risked 40 cents worth of soda.
About a quarter of a mile from the
line Wood seemed to be in trouble and
Jones steadily increased a slight lead
Wood arrived the loser by about eight
lengths, stating that he had been I'M
able to continue because of cramI
in his right side.
Jones made his way through cheering
friends who surrounded him. and. with
a broad grin. Joined his party. who were
ready to leave for home.
The creased pole. motor boat and row
boat events were declared off because OF
lack of contestants and time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-24
MADISON.

All grades of the Madison village
schools closed, Friday, for the sum
mer vacation, and the pupils of the
High school held their annual picnic
at Lakewood. Friday afternoon, the
pupils of the lower grades were the
guests of Manager Smiley at the Pas
time Moving Picture theater. The lit
tie folks had most delightful after
noon.
The w C. T. U. met. Friday at the
Free Baptist church vestry. 1t was
voted to hold a Fourth of July picnic
in Madison. and the necessary COM
mittees were appointed. This organ
ization will be Joined by Kennebec
Valley Grange. Marcellus S. Perkins
G. A. r. Circle, N. A. Weston Post.
g. A. r. and the Sunday schools of
the various churches. 1t is expected
that talented speaker will be present
and deliver an address, and other at
tractive features will be provided A
special meeting of the Union will be
held, next Thursday afternoon, to per-
feet the arrangements.
Mrs. G. l.. Marden is passing the
week with friends in Bangor
Mrs. John Gallagher left, Saturday,
for Fairfield. where she will make a
short visit with her parents.
Mrs. q. 3. Southwick has been con-
lined to her home on Maple street, by
illness, for the past week.
Mrs. William Bottom went to Wa
terville, Saturday, and will visit friends
in Vassalboro, before returning home
Mrs Daniel Titue and daughters
went to Smithfield. Saturday. to pass
a few weeks with relatives
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-24
AFTER SEVEN YEARS
Augusta Testimony Remains I'm
shaken.

Time is the best test of truth.
Here is an Augusta story that has
stood the test of time 1t is a story
with point which will come straight
home to many Of US
Mrs. c. F. Church, Cushman St,
Augusta, Me. says; Il had a great
deal of trouble from imperfect action
of my kidneys. BY back panied me
intensely and was restless at night
My appetite was poor My husband
finally got box Of Doan's Kidney
Pills for me and they soon brought
relief A second box ended the pains
in my back and entirely removed the
tired feeling | have since recon-
people"
The above statement was given in
January 1906 and during personal
interview on April 20. 1912, Mrs.
Church said "Doan's Kidney Pills
are certainly a very fine kidney medi-
cine I willingly confirm the state
rnent made in their praise several
years ago"
For sale by all dealers. Price so
cents. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo,
New York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name--Doans--
and take no other.
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Hanks Is Hustling on His
Big August Meet Plans.

tiers, valued at $4,000, is raced off The
admission price will be as follows:
Tuesday. Wednesday and Thursday,
Aug 6, z, and S. 81; balance of the
meeting admission will be so cents.
These prices seem ridiculously low
when the high character of the show
is taken into consideration. but Mr..
Hanks feels sure that the large at
tendance will render 1t possible for
him to pull through without loss at
the prices he has decided upon. One
thousand season tickets have been is
sued and win be placed ON sale at an
early date at 81 each good for eight
admissions at any time during the
meeting.
A representative will commence a
canvass Of the city. this week. to To-
cate every available room that can
be rented for the meeting. This seems
necessary, as the hotels in the state
rooms at hotels in Lewiston, Water
vile. Gardiner. Hallowell. Winthrop
and Brunswick are rapidly being en-
gagged by parties who contemplate at
tending the meeting, will be over-taxed
and at least 5000 and probably 5000
private rooms VIII he required Man
ager Hanks predicts that not less than
s2Oo,0ao viii be spent in the county and
State during the meeting by those who
visit from other cities and states. This
VIII mean great deal to every per-
son interested in the prosperity and
welfare Of Augusta and it is confident
ly hoped that all will join hands and
make things as pleasant as possible
for visitors in order that they may be
encouraged to return
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Aroostook's Crack Shot.

f. E. Jorgensen, magniticently built
giant warden from Masardis, carried
away Marlin rifle with the highest
score of the meet Mr. Jorgensen, who
gained fame in his section through an So
mile trip on skis in one day, dealt out
a IS in five shots on the Maranacook
range. This was his second win of the
meet. having carried off the revolver
contest, Friday. As preceding contests
have been won with scores under 35. this
exhibition of craftsmanship was more
than remarkable. Three los and two SIS
made up the total.
o. e. Libbys really notable feat of
scoring A in the other event was over
Swallowed by the work of the man from
Aroostook. but Mr. Libby captured q
Savage rifle by this shooting.
The scores of the two events were as
follows
Special contest. 200 yards, any stand
ard rihe--F. E. Jorgensen 46. Earl Nor
cross AZ, f. A. Anderson IS, Howard
Wood %. Harry Goodrich IS. George C.
Jones "a, Capt. Ara Cushman %. F. r.
Smith q. o. f. Libby 20, f. r. MeCabe TO-
Special contest, 100 yards. and standard
rifie-o. f. Libby A. Harry Goodrich Al.
Earl Norcross %. F. E. Jorgensen 35. Da-
vid Brown "a. T. A. Anderson 80, Capt
Ara Cushman 81, Allen Atwell 81, Fred
Clark 80. Howard Wood 81 c. G. Smell IS.
Geo. Jones %. E. T. McCabe 10. Parke
Littleford II.
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BOXING NOTES.

Jim Flynn. local boy, had the
better of Billy Galley of Australia in
fast 10-round bout, Saturday night,
at New York. Jack Dorman defeat
ed Marty Brown on points in their
10-round fray. Freddie Hicks of De-
troit outpointed Montana Jack Sulli-
van in 10 rounds.
Terry Mitchell of Brooklyn out
pointed Bat Hurley of Passaic in their
10-round bout. Saturday night, at
New York. Mitchall had the better
of the majority of rounds. Young
Carrajat and Jack White, two Jer-
seyites, fought a fast 10-round draw
at Browns Gym. In the preceding Il
rounds Harry Winters had shade the
better Of Young Fulton.
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Maranacook, Me. June 23.-tSpeoiaD,
Before the members of the Fish aud
Cane Commission patted theiy stom-
aehs for the last time eoneertiyely-
end concefnedly the tables of
Landlord Collins. President John
SpragTe preached a suggestion which
may mean much TO the organization.
Briefly it is this; The purchase Of a
tract at land of sufficient size and
adaptahilty. and the construction
thereon of a general meeting place, or
club house.
OF this representative gathering
from the total membership of about
GEO not dissenting voice was heard.
With the present problem of suitable
accommodations facing them. all saw
the necessity for some such departure
from the old system of annual out
ings
They've driven us to the wall" de-
cIared one of the members "The bet
ter class of hotels are more and more
crowded every year and reject or Of
fer no encouragement, to such eXcur-
HtoltS. III ptIGI NOluSs iilc iibttio We
vart don't want us. The other kind
nsaully promise much and give us
mighty little, even to eat It's only
by good fortune in these days that we
are able to secure these suitable ia
cilties for enjoyment"
Sites were discussed and tentative
subscription schemes advanced. the
corporation plan being unanimously
commended The most promising To-
cation described was a promontory in
the Moosehead region. and i is be-
lieved negotiations will be opened with
the holders at an early date The SUI
periority of this site lays in its ac-
feasibility. being reached by three
railroads, the Somerset. the r. & A.
and the Canadian Pacific Funds viii
be realized through sale of shares at
$40 each.
At the outings a chef, assistants and
walters will be taken along with such
list of provisions as desired.
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wool this year as they did last and the
the cutting up of the Western ranges is
causing a steady decrease in domestic
production The population of the world.
meanwhile, Is growing constantly and it
is sald that the operation of the law of
supply and demand alone will mean
higher prices than now prevail.
Recent loca trading includes a good
deal OF new Utahs and Nevadas in orr
ginal bags.
Evidence OF the interest in old woods
IS seen in the sale of 100 900 pounds of
Montana half-blood combing woods. A
steady movement of secured woods is
noted, with sales of fine stock. Pulled
woods are quiet for want of supplies, this
being tue between seasons period.
The leading grades of wool are quoted
In Boston as follows:
Ohio and Pennsylvania-XX and above
NC fine unwashed 20aM21c. unwashed
half blood combing 2s029. clothing 23dp
2ic, three -eighths blood combing 280l29c
clothing q, quarter-blood comblng $50
washed 25c
Michigan and New York-Fine unwash-
ed l9lsn2Oc, unwashed half-blood combing
2M2Sc, clothing 22Gb23c. three-eighths
blood combng 27Gf2Sc. clothing 22G23c,
auarter-blood 27M2Sc, unwashed delaine
Kentucky, Indiana and Missouri-Un-
washed three-eighths blood combing 27Qo
Se. quarter blood 27m2Sc.
Texas-Twelve months. choice 21@22c,
average 19@2oc, eight months lSQ20c. Fall
alifornia--Humboldt and Mendocino
20m21c, Northern, choice 17m1Sc, average
l6@l1c, middle county i6Ml7c, Southern
149pl5c, Fall 14Giiao.
Oregon--Eastern staple, choice 10000,
average 176JlSc, valley No. | 2i0I22c, No.
2l0l25c, No; 9 28a24c.
Territory--Idaho, fine 17@1sc, heavy fine
15Qt16c, fine medium 17IlSc medium 2161
22c, low medium 23124c, Wyoming, fine Is
Gpl7c, heavy fine 14415c fine medium 800
lie, medium 10000, low medium 20Gp21c;
Utah and Nevada. fine 16m18c. heavy fine
21c. low medium 22G23c; Dakota, fine Is
@lac, medium 22d23c. low medium 23M24c.
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Boston Wool Market.

Trading il still Of rather moderate pro-
portions in the local wool market. but IL
there has been no increase in the actual
transactions, there is q greater inquiry
lhan there was recently. The continued
strength of the primary markets is he
ginning TO be reflected In local prices and
Tears OF material advance In the near
future seem TO be Weakening the interest
81 the manufacturers in the market
The early shorn new clips are being
picked up about as fast as they come In
and there is little doubt that sales
ter Remaining supplies OF old domestic
wools are being carefully looked over
and trading in foreign woods is restricted
only because they are so we'll sold up.
In the West matters are as excited as
ever and the new clips are passing from
first hands rapidly and at steadily rising
prices. In Montana several million
is eonservatively estimated that fully
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Montana-Fine choice 1sG1s1c. average
1701Sc. fine medium. choice 1Sdf9c, aver
age 17n1Sc, fine staple 21M21kc, medium
choice 22M23c, average 21q22c, low me-
dunn 2302ic.
Colorado, New Mexico, etc.-Colorado.
fine 16m1Sc, fine medium 1Sm19c. medium
20d21c; New Mexico. improved 1641sc;
Arizona heavy 16617c. average 10000,
choice 21G22c Georgia 23024c.
Pullew wool, secured basis-Extra $50
Soc, fine A 55@57c, A super 50m52c, r SUI
per 46150c lower E super 3S04oc, c super
35639c, gray woods 32M35c: combing, fine
52d55c, medium 4Sa50c. coarse 42@45c.