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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-26
vention by the Powers already is talked

vention by the Powers already is talked
of
Much interest centers In the nature
of the alliance of the Balkan States. IT
is said on good authority that one of
the provisions of that alliance is that
no one state shall conclude peace with
out the others agreeing to do so.
Next in Importance to the operations
in Thrace is the struggle between the
Servians and Turks in the Kumanovo re-
glon. Constantinople at last admits the
success of the Seryian arms. The Ser
VANS captured two towns, Vuchtrin and
Gillian, on the road between Mitrovitza
and Vranya.
The Montenegrins are pressing their at
tack on Seutari. 1t is reported that the
Turkish garrison at Scutari has retired
TO the heights of Zudrna, south of the
town. This action is interpreted as a
preparation to evacuate Scutari The
Greeks are continuing the northward
march and. today, occupied Kosani
about IL miles northwest of the town of
Servia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-26

/ Kicker, Boston, and Harry Merrill of this
city were heard in several delightful vo-
cal numbers, thus making the musical
program of exceptional merit.
Miss Helen M. King of the Nathan Cliff
ford School presided and introduced the
different speakers.
Frank Palmer Speare, dean of the
School of Commerce aud Finance, Boston.
gave most valuable address on Ed
ucational Efficiency"
Henry Turner Bailey of North Scituate,
Mass, told the teachers How to Find
Beauty in Common Things"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-26
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

The first annual Fruit show under
the auspices of the Bangor Chamber
of Commerce, opened in City hall,
Thursday. More than 200 bushels of
apples in boxes, besides hundreds of
plates are shown, the exhibit as a.
whole heing one of the most extensive
ever seen in Maine.
Clarence Jewell, aged 81. adopted son
of Martin Jewell, living about five
miles from Clinton village, was acct
dentally shot. Tuesday night. Mr..
Jewell went into the garden with re-
volver to shoot a skunk. He dropped
the revolver and the hammer struck a
rock, causing it to discharge. The bull
let lodged in the groin. The doctor
was unable to locate the bullet. The
young mans condition is serious.
The second attempt to burn the city
of Saco property on Thornton ave-
nue., Saco. used as fire station and
storehouse, was made, early Friday
morning, when the storeheuse at the
central fire station and other priper-
ty adjoining was damaged to an ex-
tent of about $500 The fire was delib-
erately set, and had the conditions
been more favorable, much larger
confilgration would have resulted
Friends of Miss Louise N. Foster, a
pretty Ash Point girl, were greatly
surprised, Thursday, when they learn
ed that she was secretly married, May
g. to c. p. Myrick of Rockland. Mass.
The bride is a daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs Edgar Foster of Ash Point and
is an accomplished vocalist. 1t was
while studying music in Boston that
she met her future husband. The
bridegroom is an official of an electric
light plant in Abingdon and Rockland
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-26
All Aboard
For Pennington,

The .cony High football team will
leave. Saturday. morning. for Farm
ington. where they win play the Abb
bolt school team In the afternoon 1t
is understood that the Pennington
team is very snappy, and the game
win undoubtedly be very interesting.
The lineup that will start the game
will be as follows: Dennis, le' Samp-
son, 1t: Wyer, lg. Folsom, c; Clark,
rig; Cooper. TT; Turner, re; Miller, OBJ;
Swift, lib; Harvey, RIB; Leighton, fh.
The team will be accompanied by
Manager Edwin Blanchard, Coach
Cole. and the subs, Slosberg and Bur-
leigh
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-26
Deafness Cannot Be Cured

by local applications. as they cannot
There is only one way to cure deafness,
and that is by constitutional remedies.
Deafness Is caused by an inflated condi-
ton of the mucous lining OF the Eusta,
chan Tube When this tube is inflamed
You have a rumbling sound or imperfect
hearing, and when 1t is entirely closed
Deafness is the result, and unless the IN
fiammation can be taken out and this
tube restored to its normal condition,
hearing will be destroyed forever. nine
cases out of ten are caused by Catarrh,
which is nothing but an inflamed condi-
ton OF the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for
ny case of Deafness teaused by ca
atarrh Cure Send for circulars, free.
r. J. CHENEY & Co, Toledo, Ohio.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipa-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-26
Drop Rifles for Knives.

vranya, Servia. Oct. 25.-One Incl
dent of the battle. which resulted in
the capture of Kumanova by the Ser
vians, indicated the desperate char
acter of the conflict. A company Of
Servian infantry charged the Turks
with the bayonet and hand-to- hand
struggle developed into individual
combats, in which many of the sol
diers dropped their rifles and drew
knives, with which they hacked and
Slashed one another.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-26
HAND TO HAND FIGHTING.
Stories of DESPERATE Conflict Told in
Dispatches.

Constantinople, Oct 25.-Stories of
desperate hand-to hand fighting be-
tween the Bulsarians and the Turks
arc told i'll dispatches reaching here
from Adrianople Both armies lost
heavily in the battles around that city,
Tuesday and wednesday.
Bayonets were used freely in the
fight for the possession of the banks
of the Tundia river. and hundreds
We're killed and wounded.
Eight battalions of Bulgarian troops
attacked the village of Maras, yes
terday, and were repulsed by the
Turkish troops with heavy losses.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-26
TEACHERS CONVENTION.
Continued from Page one.)

TIE officers chosen We're: President,
w. b. Andrews. Westbrook: vice pres
ident, George H. Larrabee, Bangor;
secretary, Harold A. Allan. Augusta;
treasurer, Miss Jeanne II. Congdon.
Auburn: assistant secretary. Florence
l. Poilister. Portland: member of ex-
ecutive committee to serve three years,
II. j. Chase of Gardiner; auditor. En-
nest r.. Woodbury., Saco.
Invitations were received to hold the
next convention in Portland. Lewiston
and Bangor The matter WAS left Il
the executive committee. The proposed
legislation for pensioning teachers
was endorsed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-26

The most important of the depart
mcht sessions held, this morning. was
that of the college group which was
conducted at the First Baptist church
President William Dewitt Hyde of
Bowdoin College presided at this
meeting. the feature of which was d
most interesting address by President
Arthur T. Hadley of Yale University.
on Some of the Current Educational
Fallacies." Following the address there
was an interesting discussion of the
subject in which President Robert j.
Alley of the University of Maine.
President George C. Chase of Bates
College, President Arthur Roberts of
Colby College. Professor Alfred w.
Anthony of Bates, and several other
prominent college professors partiei-
peted.
Other sessions, this morning. were
that of the elementary school group
which was held in the Auditorium of
the City hall, and the secondary
sehool group which took place in the
Chestnut Street church.
The program for the department
sessions. this afternoon We're:
Department of rural schools, Audi
lbflufH VI lily iolI, utpdi llliClll VI L
mary schools and KindeTgartens, joint
session, Second Parish church; de-
partment of Grammar schools. vestry.
Chestnut Street church; department OF
English. Chestnut Street church; de
partment of history. High school build
ing: department of science and mathe-
MATES, High school building; depart
ment of classics. High school build
ing; department of modern languages
High school building; department OF
commercial branches, High school
building: department of public school
music, High school; department of IL
braries, First Parish church; depart
ment of manual training and drawing,
City hall; department of school cot
mittee members, City hall; depart
ment of home economics. High school
building; department of secondary
school agriculture, High school build
ing; department of Kindergartens
Second Parish church. ard Maine
Branch American School Peace
League First Parish church.
In the auditorium of Chestnut Street
Nj. +. church. this morning. Charles II
Judd, PHI. d., dean of the schoon of edu-
cation at Chicago University, addressed
the secondary school group of the Maine
Teachers Association on 1.-THE Meaning
of Secondary Education
DR. Judd was introduced by the chair
| man, Ralph w. Leighton of Skowhegan
| in a brief speech, and began his address
at shortly after 10 o'clock. He spoke for
| over an hour, and was followed by Hon
| David Snedden, commissioner of educa
| ton for the state of Massachusetts. wht
dealt with the professional Training o.
| Secondary School Teachers"
Following DIR. Judd's address announce
ment was made of the meeting in mex
| July of the American Institute of In
| struction, which would probably convene
+, at Bethlehem, N. H., although the plac'
| had not been definitely decided upon
| An unusually interesting program wa.
| given, this morning, In the auditorium 0
| the City building. Owing to misunder
| standing, the organ recital was not a
| long as the original intention, but Mr.
Macfarlane played two superb selections
which were received with enthusiasm b,
the visiting teachers. Miss KATHERINE
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-26

The Turks have 10000 of their finest
troops on the line stretching from
Kirk-Eilisseh to Adrianople. which
latter city is garrisoned by another
10000 men. Still another 10000 men
guard the line from Adrianople back
to LuIe Burgaas.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-26
BEFORE COURT MARTIAL.
Gen Felix Diaz Tried Before Tribuna
of Martial Law.

San Antonio Tex. oct. 25.-General
Felix Diaz was tried before a court
martial at Vera Cruz. yesterday, &C
eording to a message received. today
by Manuel Esteva. Mexican consul
here from j, Sanchez Altoona, secre-
tary to President Madero
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-26

officer 5Dauteuil arrested drunken
man, about $50 Friday evening, at the
corner of Bridge and Water streets
after the chap had refused to pay for
his supper at Woodman's restaurant,
He was locked up. but was too drunk
To give his name.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-26

Justice Giegerich in the supreme court
at New York Friday, signed final de-
cree of divorce in favor OF Mrs. Linda.
Lee Thomas against her husband. X. r..
Thomas. banker and sportsman. No all
mony was asked. Mrs. Thomas Is an7
thorized to resume her maiden name ana
Thomas is forbidden to marry again N
New York state.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-26

The city is quiet, this morning, but
strong detachments of police and rural
guards are on duty. Political excitement
runs high, the two factions mutually
accusing one another of beginning the
riot. and both threatening to renew hos
fiIities
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-26

Mr. and Mrs. w II. Reid of Western
avenue left. Friday. for two-weelks
visit with friends and relatives in. Bos-
ton and Winthrop, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-26
Headache Medicine,

The only true way to cure headache is
to remove the cause. In nine cases out
of tenlit is caused by. disordered stom-
berlain's Tablets. They contain no heart
depressant and are safe and sure.
Sold by all dealers. - ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-26

Delicious cocoanut cakes ana bars
new dates and new figs can be -had ioi
the asking at Miller's fruit store
Prices way down. Also those extra
good grapes. See ad.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-26

Miss Reba Choate arrived home
Friday night, from Portland, where
she has been in attendance upon the
State Teachers convention.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-26

III. S. Dean, head clerk at the Au-
gIsta House. went to Portland Friday
afternoon, for a brief visit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-26

Albion S. Bean of China is undergo
irg treatment at the Augusta Gener-
al hospital for an injured leg.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-26

Daniel Z. Cony is i'll at the home
of. his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert
A. Cony, Cony street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-26

G. B. Randall of Bowdoinham wa.
in. the city, Friday, on a brief BUSH
ness "trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-26

Edwin c. Burleigh, student al
Bowdoin College. passed Friday at his
home in Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-26
AUGUSTA LOCALS.

Ralph Hutchinson has returned from
a short visit in Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-26

Miss Rose Cole of Boston is visiting
Mr.. and Mrs. Claude Cole, II Green
stteet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-26
Bulgarians Going
After Adrianople.

Sofia. oct. 25.-The Bulgarian troops
are reported to have begun bonn
bardment of Adrianople and a por-
ton of the city is said to be burning.
The Bulgarian losses at Kirk Kills
sch are estimated at 5000 men, killed
or wounded.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-26
Children CRY
FOR FLETcHER'S
CA 9 TORIA
Sound, HeaIthfui Sleep.

Sound, Healthfui Sleep.
Restlessness and insomnia are often
caused by disorders of the stomach and
constipation. In such cases a cure Is
easily and quickly effected by taking
Chamberlain's Tablets. They strengthen
the digestion and regulate the bowels.
insuring sound, healthful sleep. Sold
everywhere. Is cents. Sold by all dealers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-26

When Deputy Pike went TO the door.
he was shot down through a glass
PANEL High Sheriff Frank |. Smith,
who had come from Dover, organized
a; posse of deputy sheriffs and citizens
and formed an armed Gordon about the
house. Once Glidden fired, and the
bullet struck a boy. but the wound
was not serious.
Mrs. Varney, who was locked in the
house with her son, managed to keep
the officers informed on his move-
ments. Finally Glidden lay down on q
couch and went to sleep and the be-
seigers We're let in by Mrs Varney.
The capture was made quietly, Gid.
den offering no resistance when ne
found his revolver had been taken.
from MIN and rifle and shot gun re-
moved beyond his reach. He was TAX
Ell to the local Jail and will be brought
into court, tomorrow morning.
Boston, Oct. 25.--Deputy Sheriff
Herman J. Pike, who was shot while
attempting to make an arrest at Farm.
ington, N H., today, was reported to
be dangerously wounded at the
Massachusetts General hospital, to-
night. The hospital authorities would
give no information on the matter be-
yond this.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-26

Vienna Oct 25.-Fhe newspaper
here publish reports to the effect that
the Bulgarians already are in posses
sion of the Adrianop1c Railway sta
ton and have repused another Turk
ish attempt at a sortie from the city.
They add that fresh Bulgarian col
annns nave arrived.
Athens, Oct. 25.-The Greeks are about
to occupy Strivinia, on the road to Jani-
ma. after defeating the Turks in three
days of hard fighting.
The Washington times., 1912-05-28
MINISTER'S FAVOR
JONES-WORKS BILL,
AND WANT ACTION
Federation Passes Resolu-
i tions and Send Copy to
District Committee.

Resolutions in favor of the Jones'
Works excise bill. which recently
passed the Senate and now is before
the District Committee in the House Of
Representatives, were passed by the
Pastors Federation at meeting yes
terday afternoon. The resolutions fol-
low:
Resolved, first, That we commend
the Jones' Works excise bill recently
passed by the Senate and now before
the House Committee on the District.
"Second-we respectfully urge the
House Committee to report favorably
on said bill at the earliest date possi-
Bile, and durinp the present session Of
Congress.
'Third-That a copy of these resolu-
tions be sent to each member of the
House Committee on the District Of
columbia"
The Rev. DR.. William I. McKenney
and the Rev. DR.. Donald c. Macleod
made short talks in favor of the bill.
Officers for the year were elected after
the resolutions were passed. Those
elected were the Rev. DR.. ]. w. r.
Sumwalt, president; DR.. s. H. Wood
row, vice president; the Rev. Hinson
Nv. Hewlett, second vice president; the
Rev. Frank b. Benson, secretary; and
the Rev. DR.. A. w. Spooner, treasurer.
The Washington times., 1912-05-28
GROUNDS
. TO HAVE IMPROVED
LIGHTS BY AUTUMN
Entire Neighborhood to Be
Illuminated by In
candescents. u

Plans for improving the street light
Ing in the eastern section of the city
were approved today by the Commits
sioners.
Observation-Disclosures incandescent
electric lamps are to be installed in the
thoroughfares surrounding the Capitol.
Congressional Library, Sennate and
Station, and in Delaware avenue from
the Union Station plaza to the Capitol
grounds and East Capitol street from
First to Thirteenth street, including the
four sides of Lincoln Park. The lamps
are similar In style to those surround
Ing the White House and Treasury
building.
Elliott Woods, superintendent Of the
Capitol building and grounds. has un-
proving the lighting system In the
grounds by the substitution of the cleo
trio lamps for the present inclosed arc
The increased cost Of the street light
ing for the first year is estimated by
w c. Allen, electrical engineer, at $7,156.
To defray this added expense the Com
missioners have decided to postpone the
installation of a new lighting system IN
and G. streets northwest. ana to apply
the appropriation of IS, $50 contained IN
their estimates for this purpose to the
Improvement around the Capito
grounds. Three months ago the ques.
ton of contributing towards the cost OF
improved lighting in these streets in 9
manner similar to that adopted by the
Commissioners In Seventh street wa
however, unable to agree to the pro-
pSsal The installation OF new lights
around Iowa circle also will be post
poned and the appropriation OF 81. .226.6'
applied to the improvement around the
Capitol grounds.
Work will begin soon after the appro
priation Is available, July ]. and II II
expected the new system Will be ir
operation by early fall.
The Washington times., 1912-05-28
PORTRAIT PAINTER
IS HURT BY FALL
Harold L. Macdonald Strikes His
Head After Plunging
Downstairs.

Falling down a flight of stairs at the
Republican Club. l37 f street north
west. early today. Harold l. MacDon-
Md. a well-known portrsit painter. with
studio at 1909 fourteenth street north
west was seriously injured.
Picked up in an unconscious condition.
Mr.. Macdonald was taken in an ambu-
lance to the Emergency Hospital. where
1t was feared at first he had received a
fracture Of the skull Later he re-
gained consciousness, and. after sec
ond examination. the surgeons said they
believed ho was suffering only from
concussicn. While his condition Is seri-
ous, It 10 said he will recover.
Mr.. Macdonald had Just started down
the stairs leading to the street, when
ne lost his balance and fell the entire
length OF the fight. bis head striking
ON tho stone flooring at the bottom.
The Washington times., 1912-05-28
LEAVES INSURANCE
TO DIVORCED WIFE
Atlanta Man Leaves Instructions
I To Friend Before Ending
His Life.

SAN FRANCISCO. May 2s.-Leavins
a note asking q friend to be sure to
certify to hts death so that his di-
vorced wife might collect life insurance
amounting to more than $4,000. Joseph
fDmily at Atlanta, Ga. ended his lire
by firing revolver bullet into his
mouth ut the Golden West Hotel.
In the note. which was addressed to
Robert Grant. living at the Hotel Nor
mnndie, Robinson desired that no at
tention be paid to disposing of his body.
lie was willt7g TO be buried In the
bat wanted he wife to collect his In
surance.
Another note was addressed to Rob-
inson!s wife, who. before her marriage
was Lucy Std, of Rome. Ga. The Rob-
insons were divorced six years ago. and
Mrs. Robinson In now living with their
three children in Pasadena. Word was
sent to her there today. The suicide
occurred yesterday.
The Washington times., 1912-05-28
A Remedy No Family
Should Do Without

No matter how healthy a human be-
ing may be, Il is safe to say that not
many months are passed without some
obstruction OF the bowels; in other
orary. The bloating. the dull feeling may
start after the evening meal. II lax
ative is not taken that night II is certain
that sleep will not be sound, and you
will awaken unrefreshed.
Hence. It is important for you and for
all the members of your family that
good, reliable laxative be always kept
In the house for just such emergency.
1t Ia sure to be needed, and when needed
careful of its health can do without
such a remedy. But the question of
which remedy to have at hand is also
of vast Importance.
The laxative most highly recommend
ed by the majority OF Intelligent Ameri-
cans as being best for babies and
grownups Is DR.. Caldwell's Syrup Pep
The Washington times., 1912-05-28

sin. 1t is a liquid, laxative-tonic, mild,
and never gripes, Is effective on robust
people and can be given with safety
to an infant. Children like 1t because
of these gentle qualities and because
II is pleasant to the taste.
1t is the best all-around remedy you
can have In the house for any disorder
of the stomach, liver, or bowels, and
Pa. ave. 8. e, Washington, d. c., and
Rev. c. w. Hick, 156 Ohio ave-, Charles
ton. w. Va, say they would as soon be
without the necessities as without DR..
Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin.
Anyone wishing to make a trial Of this
remedy before buying II in the regular
way OF a druggist at fifty cents or one
dollar a large bottle (family size) can
have a sample bottle sent to the home
free OF charge by simply addressing Dr.
w. b. Caldwell, 405 Washington St.,
Monticello. Ill. Your name and address
on a postal card will do.
The Washington times., 1912-05-28
Election Breaks Tie Vote.

In a special election held in somer-
set, Md, yesterday to select town
councilman for a term of two years,
an election was held, but resulted In
a tie, and Mayor w. w. Briggs called
for special vote yesterday.
The Washington times., 1912-05-28
House May Grant
Land to Burbank

Federal grant of 1850 acres Of Cali
Ifornia desert land to Luther Burbank,
the ''plant wizard to experiment in
propagating spineless cactus for stock
food has been recommended by the
House Public Lands Committee.