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The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-08-19
WESTERN FILMS
MOST POPULAR
Cleveland Schools Voice Approval
by Straw Ballots

In the August American Magazine,
i'm the department called The Inter-
prctcr's House. appears an interest
mo account of n recent investigation Of
the moving picture business made in
cleveland:
"The Cleveland commission made a
careful study To find out the average
patron. especially children intcrprcts
tho pirture ordinarily called unohicc
innable, the kind of ideals that var
ions piCtures set up in the average
mind especially whether children
grasp the meaning Of pictures intend
ed Ia teach good lessons. hut which
necessarily include some element of the
bad Iifc-like The Trials of the West
eru Settler, FOR instance, with its In
dians shooting, abduction. etc, or the
Heroic Engineer with its train
wreckcrs, tense dramatic moments and
finale of villany foiled
The Cleveland methods were very
interesting. They got l,6o0 essays
written by children in six different
schools ON themes like The Motion
Picture | Like Best The children
did not know what the essays were
intended for. and gave very honest
and candid expressions of opinion. The
principal choice in pictures is classi-
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-08-19

can Mutlscupe & Biograph company.
company. New Jersey; Essanay Film
company, New York; Kalcm company.
New York; Lpbin Manufacturing COM
Tany, Pennsylvania; Pathe Frcres.
New Jersey; Vitagraph Company Of
America, Now York; Mclies Manufac.
turing company. New York, and the
Selig Polysvope company, Illinois
Agencies Pay Royalties.
II Is alleged that, after this com
bindtion. agencies through the country
were notified that, If they were to have
the product of any of the companies
they must take them on lease only and
pay royalty ON the patents. They were
also forced To use only the products
OF the allied companies. The Lake
Shore Film n Supply company says
that, in order To continue in business
1t had Ia enter the agreement.
In Apiil. 1910 the petition continues,
the General Film company of New
York was organized, It monopolizing
the manufacturing end of the business
and having Offices Identical with those
of the Motion Picture Patents COM
pany. This company is alleged to have
purchased the United Film company of
Cleveland and To have attacked the
business of the Lake Shore Film e.
Supply company with such success
that it was damaged 10 the extent of
SOL 900 for which. under the law,
triple damages is asked.
Federal officials say that if Sam
plincrs claim is established, federal
is likely 30 follow.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-08-19
At the People's.

"In Love and War" Jane Marrics'
ana an Animated Weekly are the fca-
lure subjects in the Peoples bill. in
Love and War is l0l Bison film In
two parts, The story is woven about
- reporter assigned to cover u bat
tie. I'm arriving at the front, his en-
thusiasm prompts him to enlist. He
recognizes a rival i'm n lieutenant who
IS Invested of his Office for cowardicc
airy command of a company and
through gallantry. the company routS
the enemy. The lieutenant and re
porter return to their homes and the
officer is rejected by the girl.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-08-19

harmoniously and with telling effect
Taken as Il whole, the company
now presenting The Prince of To-
night is a very cUmmoudablc On" in
every respect and general satisfaction
was Expressed after the performance
which opened the theatrical season IN
this city
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-08-19
ANNUAL FALL EXCURSIONS

To T. 4 G. points from Calumet TO
Cheboygau. Port Huron, Detroit,
etc. .................... $3.50
Toledo OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. SllOO
ilcvcland Observation-Disclosures. $1,000
Buffalo ...........,... ....'.....' LOU
Tickets on sale Sept. If, l3. H. Is
aud Il. Limit about three weeks.
Free side trip, 500 Junction to 500
and rcruru. Leave Calumet Sept. 10.
connecting with excursion leaving St.
Iguarc sept 15
Season limit summer tourist fares
to an points in the eastern states and
Canada. Tickets on sale every day
Do ana including sept so. Final re-
turn oct. 81 1913.
me-. schedules. etc. chccrruly given.
cn gives full particulars Of low OK
tickets. Information, time schedules.
James Nancy. G. +. A.
Duluth, Mimi.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-08-19
Manufacturers Form Combination.

Il says that in that year a combina-
ton or manufacturers. who owned
practically all American patents ON
projecting machines. was organized
under The name of the Motion picture
Patents COMPANY. y New Jersey cor
p"rdtion. Litigation concerning many
patents was thus settled, and, the pc
tition charges.;-- each of tine companies
entering the combination was granted
- license to manufacture films ana
mae hines and use all the patents
The companies alleged to have on
tered the alliance were. The Ameri-
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-08-19

To T. 4 G. points from Calumet to
Cheboygau. Port Huron, Detroit.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-08-19

Analysis of the figures shows Il re-
suit quite contrary to general opinion
namely, that it is the younger children.
from the first to the fourth grades, that
prefer the western type % pictures.
and that rs these Same children pro-
srcss in school their preference turns to
pictures that have a greater teaching
vaInc."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-27
HaIlowell Has Last Practice

The last practice before the Halo
well-kents Hill football game at
Readfieid was held by the local eleven
ON the Muster field. Friday afternoon.
and i now looks as if HallowelI should
have as good, if not better team
than that of last year. The practice
consisted of signal practice and light
scrimm; &c work, the results Of which
We're very encouraging to supporters
of the team. The various new men are
showing considerable ability at the
game and il is the general opinion of
all who have Witnessed the practice
that the home team will make crcdi-
table showing against the Seminary
heys. The probable lineup reads as FOL
lows: Gray, re; Lehr, 1t; Turner, rs
BatcEelder o. Dean c; Hutehlns, lg;
Lord, It; Johnson, lie; Leonard. qb;
Cottle, rib; Olsen. fb: and Hobbs
Capt), lib.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-27
King Constantine
Hurries to Athens.

London. Sept 26.King Constantine
of Greece made prepare tons. today fur
a hurrie d return to Athens. where the
Balkan situation is regarded by the
Hellenic government as very disouiet-
ing. Tho King has decided to cut short
his visit to the seaside resort of East
Bourne, on the south coast OF England
whence he will come to London. to-
morrow for special conference with
Sir Edward Grey the British foreign
secretary.
All Greek officers have been recalled
for active service with their commands
and many of the regiments dsbanded
after the conclusion of the campaign
against Turkey are now being mobil-
lied.
The activities of the Turkish troops
are believed by the Greeks to forsshad-
ow an attempt by them to re-capture
the pert of kavala, on the Aegean sea
which cost Greece so much in blood
and treasure to wrest from the hands
| of the Bulsarans, during the fighting
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-27
IN HORSE RACE, MIXED. HALF
NIL .E-pIr RSE S1fl0
eANeoR's PURCHASING AGENT.
Election. Thursday Night--Bridee
Matter Not Mentioned.

Bangor, Me, Sept ~ Bangor has
purchasing agent The ordinance
creating the department of supplies.
which was passed at a previous meet
ing was amended 10 CONFIRM to the
la@ at the speciak meeting of the city
council. Thursday night, lhhd the mem
b, rsY ppoceeded rtypncea to the election
fof the superintendent" of the new de-
partment. Fred -afeinecke. treasurer
of the A. r. Hopkins Co. being aehos-
en- to the position.
Opposition to the department and to
the election of the superintendent
while not exactly on party lines was
we'll defined and strong. The Demo-
cratic members of the city council
with the exception of Alderman Utter
back of Ward , We're solidly against
it, and they were supported by Alder
man Smith of Ward 3 and Councilman
Tefft of the same Ward.
Every member of the city council
was present, and in the lower board
the vote in favor of amending the or
dinance. which was necessary before
the election could take place, stood
10 to 10 President Friends casting
the deciding vote. The opposition used
every method to kill the measure or at
least postpone il, but the majority for
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-27
Church Notices.

First Congregational church, Rev
Langdon Quimby. -. D., pastor: Morn
ing worship at 1890 with sermon by tn,
pastor: sunday school at Las; evenins
service at Z O'Clock; subject, mission
airy Essentials, Home and Abroad
Unversalist church, Rev. John Evan.
minister: 1890, worship and sermon
Sunday school, Il. 10.
First Church of Christ, Scientist: ser
vice at 1916 \. NJ. subject of lesson-3er
mon, Reality" testimonial meeting a
$50 p. NJ Wednesday.
Methodist Episcopal church, Highland
avenue. Rev. Herbert 5. Dow pastor
Regular morning service to be omitted
Sunday school at u. II. NJ. Church ST..
perintendent; preaching service at IN
with sermon by Rev. II. Il. Dunnack OF
Augusta. At 6 O'Clock there Will be q
general prayer meeting under the aus
pices of the Epworth League. Miss J o
Robinson leader Prayer meeting at 10
W ednesday evening: class meeting al az
Friday evening.
First Baptist church. Robert 5. Pink
will be held With the Free Baptist
church in their meeting house on VIII
ter street 1870, morning worship, sermon
by the pastor of the First Baptist church
subject. The Gospel of Christ. Its Sim
plicity;" II i5 Sunday school; I. eEenin.
song and praise service.
Christ church tl9th Sunday alter Trim
ity). Holy communion, $50 tmen1. MORT
ing prayer, sermon, 1870: sunday schoo
at u. evening prayer. address I.
st. Andrews. Pittston d9th sunday aft
er Trinity: sunday school at 30, eve
ming prayer and sermon, ..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-27
Mitchell Accepts
Endorsement and
Names Manager.

New York, Sept. 26.-John Purroy
Mitchell, candidate for mayor, accept
ed the independence League endorse
ment, today, after selecting Robert
Adamson. who VAS the secretary OF
the late Mayor Gayner. as his cam
pusn manager Several weeks ago.
Mr., Mitchell declined the leagues sup
po1t because two of his fusion assist
ants, Nilltgm A. Prendergast for con
treiler and George MeAneny for pres
ldent OF the board of aldermen, had
not also been indogsed Mr. Mitchell
to-day. wrote To James A. Allen. the
| leagues mayaraity nominee who with
drew in Mr. Mitchci's favor, pointing
ont that the fusion committee has
since declared by resolution THAT its
candidates are free to accept other
nominations thus changing the prin.
ciple which ! felt bound to pursue al
that time. I know that your league
stands for uncompromising opposition
10 Tammany Hall, its representatives
and the predatory interests that stand
behind bota.'
In accepting the managership of the
fusion campaign. Mr.. Adamson said
Mayor GaNnUr stated before his
death that he would not say "A word
against Mr.. Mitchell during the ean,-
paisn. The Mayor would not have
gone into personalities but would have
engaged in fighting common enemy,
Tammany Hall"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-27
DR.. Beattie Killed
By N. II. Automobile.

Breton Woods, N H., Sept. 2s-Dr
William J. Beattie of Littleton, a ply
sician widely known among medical
men on account of his interest in the
treatment of consumptives. was struck
by an automobile and instantly Killed
in front of the Mount Washington
hotel here, today. The car which hit
him was travelling at moderate speed.
according towitnesses. but DIR. Beattie.
who had started to cross the road, is
said to have stepped back Immediate
~ in front of it. so that the chauffeur
was unable to avoid the accident.
DR.. George A. Shedd of North Con-
way. was in the car. which was driven
by chauffeur from Bartlett hotel
DIR. Beattie WAS president of the Lit
Teton hospital and director of the
Maplewood Hotel Co, at MapIewood.
A widow and four children residing in
Iitt1eton, survive.
As mark of respect to his memory.
the post prandial exercises of the
White Mountain Board of Trade ban
quet held here. this afternoon, were
omitted
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-27
Hint that Foreign
Capital May Build
Canal in Colombia,

London. Sept 26.-The Standard, in a
long editorial, today. hints that Euro
pean capital represented by Pearson
&. Son, will give Colombia a chance to
aFense herself against Panama by
constructing an ocean to ocean canal
by way of Atrato and Cupica rivers.
What. says the Standard, lis to
prevent Colombia if it has sufficient
sIppoit from foreign capitalists from
making this canal itself and thereby
setting tip formidable rival to the
enterprise which is now rapidly ap-
preaching completion The assertion
of the Monroe doctrine to prevent the
building of the canal would be, accord
ing to the editorial, equivalent to the
assertion of sovereign rights over ev-
cry American republic which so far is
not 4 pletension American statesmen
have put forward.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-27
CONTINUES VICTORIOUS.
Albanian Army Advances Despite OPP
position--Young Turks Ambitious.

London.g Sept % The Albanian
army, Said To be Under the Command
of Bssad sPashag ftiontihuas its vittpri-
Gus march. The Servians are making
desperate efforts TO reinforce Monastir,
which is threatened. The Greek au-
thoritles are eNpediting the movement
OF the Serbs over the Greek railways
ana anticipate Il request for the pas
sage OF an entire Scrvian division
through Salonki
Severe lighting near Oehrida. in Al
bania, is said to have resulted in sue
cess for the Albanans, who captured
several guns.
IN spite of the confidence expressed
at belgrade. the Servians proba bly,
nave long and arduous campaign
before them. The Belgrade newspa-
pers urge the complete determination
Of the Albanians. 1t is reported that
Doth Russia and Austria have warn
gu eefNla To cohfine her operations
Nllhin hef own borders as defined by
the amhassaderial conference.
interest in the Albanian situation
Iof the moment has become secondary
On account eff the friction betwaen
ufaev and Greece. 1t is claimed that
Tire Powers Will veto any atfemnt af
the Turks To seize Kavala. bur the
iaelitN ct the treaty of London Ia
hs3he Adflaneple, Bulgarian has not
d5'tfiiat ed the ambitious military party
- iouhg Turks with any great
t.fiount It respect for the decision IF
the European concert. Turkey is now
nf he
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-27
AUGUSTA LOCALS.
AMUSEM ENTS
Al the Roller Skating Rink.

Mr.. Bessey, the new proprietor of
the roller skating rink is greatly
pleased with the patronage he is re-
Ceiying and thinks that this will be
the banner year for roller skating.
At the opening night. Wednesday of
this week, nearly 200 skaters enjoyed
themselves and were enthusiastic over
the easy running new skates, the eX-
cellcnt floor and the fine music. Good
order was maintained By Mr.. Murree,
who is dbing !his best to make this
sport = pleasure and benefit to the
patrons Of the rink and alwaysa has
something new in the amusement line
The management earnestly requests
beginners to attend the afternoon ses-
sions. and school children are espe-
cially invited to attend the Saturday
afternoon session. Special announce
ment Is made that, on next Tuesday
night, ladies viii be admitted free.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-27
FARMiNGDAuE.

Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Hodgdon of SOM
erville, Mass, who were married. Sept.
Is, and have been visiting relatives in
Maine. returned. Thursday.
Robert J. Wylie of Dorchester,
Mass, who has been the guest of his
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. w. L. Fox,
returned home by Thursdays boat.
Mrs. Hattie b. Smith of Pittsfield
returned home, Friday, after a 10
days visit to relatives.
Fred l.. Smith has recently accepted
a fine position with his uncle, &. T..
Wills of Auburn. where he will learn
the automobile business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-27

Take home a box of West Point
Chocolates, special today at Jaekson's
Drug store, only 29c. per pound.
Marie Saunders Home Made Sweets
fresh every week, 65e. per pound,
these chocolates are made in a clean
home kitchen and put up in hygienic
boxes. Liggetts, Belle Meades and
Bakers and Fenway chocolates, all
prices. cedulas* Cigars, for Sc.
agency at Jackson's. The Rexall Store.
ADV.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-27
Church NoIiees.

Old South church. Rev f. V Stanley
pastor: Morning services at 1880 o'clock
with sermon by Rev. Lerow w. Coors of
Augusta in exchange with the pastor;
Sunday school at II. 10 a. NJ, evening
service at O'Clock g. EA
FIRST Baptist church, Revst W. II
Smith pastor Warnings serpice al 80
O'Clock; Sunday school at 1lf5 A. NJ ;
evening service at ! O'Clock
st Matthews church. Rev. w. f. Liv-
ngston rector Ggth sunday after 'rrini-
ty): Morning service at 1870 o'clock;
Sunday school at ll45 A. Nj.
First Univershist church, Rev. IL. a.
Markley pastor: Morning service at 1850
O'Clock; Sunday school at Has A. NJ.
Methodist Episcopal church. Rev. II. l..
Nichols pastor 1880, morning worship
with sermon by the pastor, Y. Sunday
school; 5. Junior Epworth League: I. gem
eral service of song, PRAYER and testimo-
ny. with short address by Rev. W. IL.
Varney of Woodfords.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-27
ST. Matthews Vested Choir.

The vested choir of St Matthew, S
church has recently been reorsaniz-
ed, with Harold {. Fuller as choirmas-
ter, anu will begin the church year,
Sunday. Sept Is. The present person
mel includes: The Misses Dorothy Cur
ricr, Myra West, Emma Dunn. Olive
Perkins, Lena Sinclair. Pauline Low
ell. Grace Leigh, Mrs. Helen Fuller
Mrs. Lena Fuller, Mrs. Matte Fuller,
Cecil Carter. Omar Foote, Michael Fal-
conf, William Carter, George Hildretil,
Leland Grimes. Leon Carter, Charles
Fuller and Earle Grimes. with Herbert
Johnson as Crucifer. The choir is open
to all, and any who might wish to join
it,, can apply to The choirmastcr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-27
NORTH KNOX FAIR ExclTEs.
After Five Spirited Heats the 2.40 Tros
Is Unfinished.

Union, Me, Sept. 26.-Nearly 5000
persons We're present at the opening
Of the North Knox fair, Thursday. Tine
display in the exhibition hall is the
largest for many years, particularly
of fruit and vegetables.
Several Knox county Oranges have
notable exhibits. There were three
events on today's race card. interest
centering on the $40 class which was
still without winner. after five ex-
citing heats had been trotted. The
22S race was won in straight heats
by Johnny D., owned by w. S. NAL
colin of Augusta, While Tammany Girl,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-27
PRoGRESSlvES ORGANIZE
Joint Campaign Committee-Theodor
Roosevelt Member.

New York, Sept. PA joint cam
paiSn committee, representing the Pro-
gressive National Committee and the
Progressive Congressional committee
was organized. today. 1t consists OF
Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, Former
Senator Beveridge of Indiana. Walter
il. Brown. George w. Perkins, Medi
Mccormick. Rep. Hinebaugh and Miss
Frances Keller. 1t will meet at an early
date in this city to mature plans fol
the partys fight to nominate and elect
Straight -out Progressive candidates
for Congress in the campaign. mex
yeArS n r. ~ w hH
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-27
NATIONAL HOME.

officer of the day, Capt w. S. Oak
man
Mrs James E. Libby of Saeo, a for
mer resident. is the guest of friends,
for few days.
The funeral of the late Henry Ed
wards will be held from the Home
chapel at p. NJ. Saturday. Rev. j.
T.. Cochrane officiating.
Passes were granted, Friday. to
Matthias j. Dolan to Boston, John
Cavanaugh to Lynn. Edward F. Cum
bingham to Natick, John Fitzgerald to
Boston.
Furloughs We're granted. Friday. to
Albert +. Nealy to Lowell. Joseph J.
Clark to Gardiner and Peter King to
Manchester.
Religious services at the Home
chapel, Sunday morning, will be held
az follows: Mass and sermon by Rev.
FIR. Michigan, at SIS, and Protestant
services by Rev. J. r. Cochrane, at
1880 Singing by the choir in the hos
pital in the evening.
The returns from furloughs, Friday,
We're: Charles 7 Slocum from Proyi-
dence. Michael Neil from Fall River.
AEoN an v iIdlhpIl HUH portsmouth,
William c. Phillips from Boston and
James +. Flaherty from Portland.
Baby Mine" an excellent comedy
has been booked, for Oct is.
James d. Lacy of Randolph, who
was injured by train bout two weeks
ago at South Gardiner, was reported,
Friday. as being very low.
Thomas Millett of Co. L. Thomas r.
Cahill of Co, A, Andrew Commit of CO.
Il, Charles d. Johns of Co. have been
taken into the hospital for treatment.
Ihe following have been sent from
the hospital to their respective COM
panles: Henry II. Wells to o. Il. Pat
rick O'Connor to Co. ID, Denis Pheeney
to Co. X, James Mcguire to CO. B.
Simeon Fl. Haskell, former menu
Der, is quartered in the hospital T. A.
T.. awaiting re-admission.
Maurice Reach has been detailed on
extra duty in the hospital.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-27
TO PREVENT GAMBLING.
None to Be Allowed Among Federal
Employees and Navy and Army.

Washington, Sept. 26.-No gambling OF
any sort is to be permitted among gov
eminent employees and men of the army
and navy under the terms of bill intro
dueed. today, by Rep Kirkpatrick OF
Iowa, Immediate dismissal is the penal
ty. Buying and selling futures are In
cluded among the forms of prohibited
amusement The congressman's incentive
was the recent disclosure here of hand
book gambling among navy yard and
other government employees.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-27
HARVARD'S OLDEST.
VIM. A. Smith Dies at Worcester at
Age of 80.

Worcester. Mass, Sept 26.-wiliam A.
Smith, Harvards oldest graduate died.
Wednesday,, from old age, aged 50 years
and months. He was graduated from
Harvard in 1913. He was clerk of the
first common council in Worcester in
1913. the oldest member of the Worcester
County Bar, and the oldest SD degree
Mason in this section of the country.
having had the honor conferred on him
in Nashua in 1864. He was clerk and
treasurer of the Worcester County Me-
ehanies Association As years
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-27

titled by an hours caucus by the Re-
publicans, maintained their position,
and the election took place.
Although it was generally expected
that tine mayors plan for borrowing
money to the extent of $4,000. and is
suing the city's bonds for security. in
order to construct a bridge across the
kenduskeag stream. was, to be taken
up at the meeting. Thursday night,
the matter was not mentioned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-27
MACHlAS, ME-, FAIR.
Horse Racing, Flying and Baseball the
Principal Attractions.

Machias, Me- Sept 26-At the Sec
ond day of the Machias fair. Thurs
day. there was fine weather and a
large attendance. Prof. Terril gave
fine exhibition flying in an aeroplane
IN the morning. The Midway was
alive with attractions. a baseball
game between the Harrington and the
Maehias teams was one of chief at
fractions Of the day. Horse trottins
in the 2.1S class was of unusual in
terest and exciting. The summary:
y. Class TRAI-pI- RSE Conn