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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-14

Committees and other citizens in
terested in the Governors ball are
requested to meet at p NJ, Tues
day, at the Abnaki Club rooms.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-14

The city assessors will be in session
at their rooms, City hall, Wednesday,,
Jan Is, 1913. to hear claims of error
and make Attachments. This will be
the last session of the year
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-14

Russell & Weston Cos great white
goods sale opens up today, and the
magnifieense of it can be seen in their
window. The elegant goods are not
the only attraction, the prices. also
draw the ladies who love beautiful
white goods at January prices.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-14

Deputy Sheriff Tebbetts of Belgrade
was in town, Monday, on matters of
business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-14

air. and Mrs. William d. Hutchins
announce the engagement OF their
daughter, Leila Cobb to J. Harry
Chamberlain of Asbury Park, y. j.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-14
Examination Date.

Candidates for State teachers certif-
icates will be examined Friday, Febru-
airy 2S, beginning at A. NJ. at the fol-
lowing places, providing a sufficient
number Of candidates register for each
before February 10:
Augusta. Bangor. Biddeford IIoul
ton, Mae HAS, Madison, Newcastle,
Norway, Eockland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-14

Philip Jacques has accepted a posi-
ton as night order cook at the Hayes
restaurant.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-14
Daily kennebec Journal
LOCAL BRIEFS.

f. w. Roberts left, Monday morn
ing, for a brief business trip to Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-14

w. G. Nichols left, Monday morn
ing, for Boston, where he will pass a
few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-14

Beane & Cross make an important
announcement in their ad. Well for
men To consider it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-14
Recommends Changes in
The School Laws.
Requirements OF Teachers 10
Hold Stale Certificates.
Program for Aroostook Teachers
characterization Date.

According to the annual report of
Hon. Payson Smith. State superin-
tendent of public schools, which was
filed withsthe Governor and Council,
Monday, there are 214,@4S persons be-
tween the ages of five and p years in
the State, a decrease of 612 over the
preceding year. 1t is explained that
this decrease is probably not actual
but is due to the more careful meth
Cd of making the returns required IN
der the law enacted at the session OF
the Legislature in 1911.
OF the 1882 enrolled in common
schools the report shows that 1866
We're in country schools, 32,2S7 We're
in city schools while 45,559 We're in
village schools ThiItY-four thousand.
nine hundred and twenty mine pupils
are classified as ungraded. The mum
her enrolled in the several grades
vary from 1901 in the first grade 10
5566 in the ninth grade, while a return
of 209 in the tenth grade shows that
this grade has not yet been absolute
ly eliminated from the school system.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-14
achers.

The report shows that there were
961 different teaching positions filled
by males and 4470 different teaching
positions in common schools filled by
females. Six thousands, eight hun
bred and seventy-one persons We're
employed as teachers during the year.
OF this number 5749 had previously
taught and 263S continued throughout
the year in the same school One
thousands, eight hundred and fifty
three teachers We're graduates of nor
may or training schools and 20l4 hale
State certificates. The average wages
of male teachers per month was
S49.O7 and of female teachers per week
S10.26. The average annual salary OF
men teachers was $40S.5S and of wo-
men teachers $333.4G.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-14

JOURNAL WANT ADS.
BRING RESULTS.
GIVE THEM A TRIAL.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-14
School Funds.

The total common school resources
for the year amounted to $2,259,199.
OF this amount $1,4S3,2S5 represented
State appropriations for common
schools The towns of the State
raised S634,20S more than the legal
requirement. The amount available
for each scholar for common school
purposes was S10.51
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-14
Schools.

OF 1902 different schools reported
1853 We're one room rural or suburban
schools. Thirty-seven new buildings
were constructed during the year at =
total cost of $209,9S5. The estimated
value of all public school property
representing sites, buildings and
eauipment was SS.40f.3S5
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-14
NOTICE.

. We are prepared to receive sealed offers
on all the pine, hemlock and spruce on
= the Town Farm, reserving the right to
reject any and all bids. Bids to be
opened at the Selectmen's office at p.
J. NJ TOyvLE
II. f. FUTILE.
N. l.. COBB.
Scectmen of Winthrop.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-14
Ten Years Ago.

An interesting table of the report
shows a comparison of school statis-
tics for the year ending April l, 1902,
and the year ending April l, 1912.
According to this table there has been
a decrease in ten years in the rural
school enrolment of 1903 and an in
crease in city and village school en-
rollment of 1881.
The number of trained teachers has
increased S72. There has been in the
ten years an increase in the monthly
salaries of male teachers of Sl3.S5 and
an increase in the average weekly
salary of women teachers of $3.45.
The total number of schools has in
creased 492, but here has been a de-
crease in rural schools of 1888.
In 1902 there were 2S2S schools not
using a course of study while in 1912
the report shows there were only $50
schools that We're not using regular
course of study.
The total amount available for the
common school fund increased during
the ten years SS19,S7S.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-14
Secondary Schools.

In the secondary schools of Maine
there were enrolled during the year
16,467 students. of these 1929 were
in the public High schools, the others
in academies. seminaries and in :
Stitutes. In the high schools 256 men
and 401 women We're employed as
teachers. In the academies 102 men
and 40 women We're thus employed.
The average monthly salaries of male
teachers in high schools was S101.19
and in academies $1,000. In the
public high schools the average week
ly salary of women teachers was
S1459, while in academies it was
$12.S5. The total amount expended
for instruction in the secondary
schools of both classes was $543,772.
An interesting feature of the report
as it relates to secondary schools is
that which shows the amount expend-
ed by the towns and cities on account
of tuition in those cases where high
schools are not supported. 1t was
found that altogether 5552 students
attended the high schools and acad-
emies at the expense of the towns of
their residence and of the state The
| total cost OF the tuition of these stu
dents was $34,64696.
Uncreanized Townships.
Nine hundred and twenty-onc chill
dren were schooled under the pro-
visions of the unorganized townships
act. one hundred and two teachers
were employed in these townships at
a cost of $i5,473.23, Children resident
/ of these townships were sehooled out
side the townships at a cost for con-
veyance and board or $3,094.33
Special Activities.
! In the field of special activities Il
was found that p teachers of manual
! training were employed at an expense
of $1S,119 and Is Instructors of domes
tie science at o cost for instruction OF
I $7706 Ninety-eight instructors Were
1 an1nlnNnd in nvnpino e,nbnala fob
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-14

vestigatiors made lave resulted ia
greater consideration y the rights o.
the individual child and less to the
machinery of a rightly graded system.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-01-01
REWARDED BY PROMOTION.

Louisville, Ky.-To become confiden-
tial secretary to Henry Watterson,
George Z. Johnson has retired as gen.
eral circulation manager of the
Courier-Journal and Louisville Times
and has been succeeded in that posi-
ton by II. V. Bomar, who has been in
charge of city circulation for the two
papers several years.
Mr.. Johnson has been connected
with the Courier-JourI.al forty-two
years. and served as general circula-
ton manager of the Courier-Journal
and Louisville Times twelve years.
He has held almost every position on
the Courier-Journal, beginning as a
printer Later he became assistant
foreman of the composing room, and
from that he. became railroad reporter
He later became city editor, and at
various times acted as managing edi
tor.
Friends of Mr.. johnson were con
graduating him yesterday on his pro
motion.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-01-01
FIND RIVER IN MINE.
Presence Of Underground Stream 10 Q
Puzzle To Scientists.

Danville, Ky.-The large force OF
men who have been mining barytes
three miles east OF Danville, on the
Lancaster pike, has suspended opera
tons, having encountered river at a
depth of 20 feet beneath the earth's
surface. The barytes mine is located
ON high hin near Dix river, and local
biologists are puzzled in their efforts
to account for the presence of small
river running 200 feet above the water
line of Dix river Several large
steam pipes were placed in the mine
and were kept in operation day and
night for ten days, but apparently
made no impression on the flow of
water.
The mines have been entirely aban-
doned by J. w. Wyman, of Nicholas
vile, who had taken out thousands OF
tons and shipped it TO the Eastern
markets. Ali the machinery will be
removed.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-01-01
Not Ready to Decorate.

]. d. Bowersock OF Lawrence was
explaining to the Kansas editors last
week how he feels toward certain edi-
tors. Il am like the Dutchman." said
ae. The Dutchman came to town
On Decoration day. He saw the flags
dying and the people going to the
cemetery with large punches OF flow
ers. He asked what 1t meant Why.
this is Decoration day. said one.
Don't you know what that is?' The
Dutchman confessed that he didn't
The man then explained 1t. Isn't
there some one at rest In the GENE
terry whose grave you would like to
decorate with flowers asked tho
man. The Dutchman shook his head
and replied Dose PEBBLES vat graves
like to DECORATE are not dead yet -"
Kansas City Star.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-01-01
WoR!tMEN ARRESTED.

Louisville. Ffty-eight work
men in the employ Of the Louisville
Railway Company, engaged in laying
tracks on the Shclbyville pike at
Redwood Junction. were arrested by
order of Magistrate Dorsey on charges
of breach of the peace. They were not
released until Clarence Dallam, attor-
ney for the company, arranged for
their bonds. An injunction probably
be asked for unless Magistrate Dorsey
withdraws his objection, which, ac-
cording to Mr.. Dallam, is without
foundation of law, rs were the arrests
of the men.
Mr.. Dallam said the Louisville Rail-
way Company was given permission
for a right of way by the Fiscal Court
some time ago, and that the statutes
of the state permit the company to
use any county road for its purpose.
When the laborers started to lay the
tracks Magistrate Dorsey appeared on
the scene and commanded them to
stop work Immediately. The arrests
followed when the men refused to
obey his orders. Magistrate DORSEY
secured the assistance OF Constable
Osborne and County Patrolmen
Beierle and Bench and declared the
men were under arrest.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-01-01
COAL LAND REPORTED SOLD.
Tract Of 500 Acres Involved In the
Deal.

Harlan, KY.-The Harlan Coal Min
ing Company is reported to have sold
to -the Clover Fork Coal Conpanl., :.
tract of about 500 acres of land iF'
mediately adjoining the latter's tract
at kits Kenneth Mcguire, president
of the Harlan Coal Mining Company,
declined to mention the price at which
the land was sold, but the entire con-
sideration is said to be between $780,
900 and $4,000. and to represent e
good advance in the value of the lard.
The five mines in operation in Har-
Ian county are loading upward of 1000
IONS daily when they have full car
supply, and the coke ovens at Ben
ham are loading from 600 to 700 tons
daily of coke for the International
Harvester Company at Chicago. Three
new mines will be running before long,
and it is predicted that during the
year 1913 Harlan county's new field
will ship not less than 100000 tons
Of coal and coke.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-01-01
FRUIT IN MOUNTAINS
TEACHER DEMONSTRATES Posi-
sILITIEs OF ORCHARDS ON
KENTUCKY HILLS.
ytm Fart Of State Which Has Been
siost Barren Gives Promise OF
Reeor,ing Great Fruit
Producing Region.

Frankfort, Ky.--While prospective
investors have been dazzled with the
spectacular rise in values of fruit
lands in the North and Southwest,
thousands OF miles away, one Ken
sicky teacher has taken advantage OF
his scientific knowledge, invested bis
savings at home, and now produces
a financial yield quite as imposing as
anything the valleys of the Rockies
san show, and right here in the de-
spised and neglected "pauper coun.
lies" of Kentucky. on "a land, from
which the timber had been stripped
and the slopes left shaggy with brush
and small trees.
Three years ago Prof. G. u. Smith,
Of the science department OF the East
ern Kentucky State Normal, who, by
the way, aroused the interest in Row
an county by which its people secured
the first demonstration orchard prof
ect, bought some land in Rockcagtle
county. lie cleared it and planted 80
acres in apples, peach, cherry and
plum trees, where he is experimenting
with $50 varieties to ascertain which
Is best suited 10 the soil and climate.
He also planted strawberries, and has
demonstrated that the Aroma variety
reaches its state of greatest perfection
in the Kentucky mountains. Besides
these he planted 100000 forest trees
black locust and walnut, hardy catalpa,
maple and linden. His peach trees,
1,400 of them, and 300 cherry and
plum trees will come into bearing this
year. He spent all told $4,000 devel.
oping the place, and recently he re-
fused $4,000. for the tract. -
Prof. Smith said that during his In
yestigation he found that the noun
tain people had planted their orchards
in the valleys, where the frost killed
their trees and the hills obscured the
sunshine, instead of on the mountain
benches and in the coves. The hill.
sides, he said, are fertile in many
places, ard win produce more corn
than the Bluegrass, when properly cul'
tivated.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-01-01
SHORT ON BROTHERLy LOVE
Luckily William Had Grace EnousS to
Remember That Henry
Was Sacred.

William was not kind to his small
brother Henry; In fact, he locked upon
him as q nuisance, q scourge sent from
heaven to try his spirit and spoil his
fun. Especially that day was Henry
thorn in the older boys flesh. In
his efforts to rid himself OF his burden.
William resorted to ell the methods
the mind of youth suggested, but in
vain. Henry continued to stick an
close, II not closer. than brother.
William, finally said the boys
father, who had witnessed. unheard.
the final paroxysm of the unequal
struggle, you should be ashamed OF
yourself to treat your little brother in
that way! He ought to be sacred to
you"
William made TO reply; but short
~ afterward. believing himself to be
tree of surveillance. he was heard to
address, Henry thus: Always taggin'
Sfter me! II you weren't sacred I'd
break your blamed face for you'll
The Sunday Magazine.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-01-01
LOSS ABOUT $4,000.

Lebanon Junction, Ky.-Two TRACE
dies resulted from the destruction Of
Ell L. & n. dining car by fire here,
cam Kennedy, the negro cook, was
badly burned and Victor Rankin, con-
dyctor ofithe ca1 lost his trousers and
$50 in money.
The car had been dropped here to
be picked up for breakfast by the
through train from the South All the
employees of the car were asieep when
the car caught fire, presumably from
an ovcrheatCd stove. Kennedy, who
lives in Louisville, was asleep near
the kitchen and Conductor Rankin was
sleeping in his compartment. Smoke
was seen coming from the car by some
Of the early risers in Lebanon June
ton and the conductor was aroused.
He saw at once that the fire was
threatening the, cook and he hurried
to his rescue. The negro had been
overcome by smoke and heat, but Con-
ductor Rankin rushed through the
smoke and fire and dragged him into
the open. He then rushed back for
his trousers, but the blaze cut him off.
The trousers and $50 OF money, saved
against the time that New Years bills
would come, were destroyed. A resi-
dent of Lebanon Junction provided
Conductor Rankin with pair OF pants.
Kennedy was badly burned about
the body and was sent to his home
in Louisville. The whole interior of
the car was destroyed, the loss
amounting to about $4,000.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-01-01
ARRESTED IN ARKANSAS.

Paducah, Ky.-Three persons are
under arrest at Osceola, Ark, charged
with robbing the jewelry store of w.
b. Parrish and the tailoring establish
ment of II. II. Dalton here of about
$500 worth of goods. Those under ar
rest at Osceola are Ed Nugent and
wife. Mabel Nugent, and kid" Duna.
way. alias Daugherty. Requisition
papers have been applied for and II
obtained the trio will be brought back
for trial.
A part of the stolen property has
been recovered and the police believe
they will find the remainder when
a person they are trailing is arrested
The Nugents operated a freak mu'
scum and shooting gallery adjoining
the two places robbed.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-01-01
TERRIBLE ACCIDENT.

Ashland, Ky.-Seven men were
killed and the lives of others are be.
l;cved to have been lost when a west.
bound Chesapeake e Ohio railroad
freight train crashed through a weak.
ened bridge across Guyandotte river at
Guyandotte, w. Va.
The accident was spectacular. A
was employed installing double track
system across the bridge when the
freight train approached. A few left
their posts, it is said, believing the
bridge unsafe.
When near the center of the struc.
ture there was crash and the bridge
crumbled. The heavy train shot into
the water and the bridge debris GOV.
cred the train wreckage.
The G. & o. has been rebuilding the
bridge across the Guyandotte river in
order TO make room for double track.
The new bridge was nearly completed,
but the middle span was supported by
false work to bold it until the abut-
mcnts should have been completed.
1t was thought that this work was
not as substantial as 1t should have
been. and all train crews had warn
ings to proceed over il with caution.
This being true. Engineer Weber
brought his train to standstill before
crossing the bridge, and then pro-
ceeded with his heavy train and a
large Micsdo engine. The pressure
was too great. The false work gave
way and the train was tumbled into
the waters below.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-01-01
STUDENTS AFFLICTED.

Danville, Ky.-Thirty students in
the Kentucky School for the Deaf have
been found to be afflicted with hook
worms. The school is a state institu-
ton and there are about 365 pupils
gathered from all parts of the com
monwealth. 1t was observed some
time ago that a number of the chill
dren were sluggish and failed to re-
spond rapidly TO instruction. The at
tending physician made careful in
yestigation and found that the stu
dents were suffering from the effects
of hookworm. All were promptly
treated and have been entirely re-
lieved.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-01-01
ACCIDENTALLY SHOT.

Paducah, Ky.-Loye Copeland, Is.
shot and instantly killed Harry Wal
ton. 40. as the latter was passing the
formers home, near Gilbertsyille.
Copeland was playing with small
caliber rifle aud was not aware that
anyone was approaching when he
fred. The bullet entered Waltop's
left shoulder and ranged downward.
piercing his heart. Walton is sur
vived by his wife and five children.
The coroner's jury exonerated the boy.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-01-01
WRECK ON THE L. & N.
Southbound Passenger Grain Mnets
Mishap Near Paris--one Per
son Injured.

Paris. Ky.--Louisville & Nashville
passenger train No. 81. bound for the
south. was wrecked at Perth, a small
station fourteen miles south of Liv-
ingston, blocking traffic for twelve
hours and causing one of the most Sc
rious delays the railroad company has
experienced in a long time. Only one
person was injured, that being Will
liam Warren, colorcd Pullman por-
ter, who suffered n dislocated shout
der. A broken rail was the cause of
the wreck. The track was torn up
for a distance of several hundred feet,
and trains for the north we're held at
Corbin until the wreckage could be
cleared.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-01-01
STEADY HAND.
4 eurseon's Hand Should Be the Firm
eat Of All.

For fifteen years l have suffered
rom Insomnia, indigestion and ne~
yousness an a result of coffee drink
ag." said a surgeon the other day.
iTea Is equally injurious because II
contains caffeine. the same drug found
In Coffee.
THE dyspepsia became so bad that
had to limit myself to one cup at
breakfast. Even this caused me to
lose my food soon after ! ate it.
IAN the attendant symptoms OF In
digestion, such &c heart burn. palpita-
ton, water brasil, wakefulness or dis
turbed sleep, bad taste in the mouth.
nervousness. etc, were present to
such a degree as to incapacitate me
for my practice as surgeon.
"The result OF leaving or coffee
and drinking Postum was simply mar.
yelous. The change was wrought
forth With. my hand steadied and my
normal condition of health was re-
stored" Name given upon request.
Read the famous little book. The
Road to Wenvlle." in pkgs. There's
q reason"
Postum now comes In concentrated.
powder form. called Instant Postum.
1t is prepared by stirring a level tea
spoonful In a cup of hot water. adding
sugar to taste. and enough cream V
bring the color to golden brown.
Instant Postum Is convenient;
there's no waste; and the favor 10 a.
ways uniform. Sold by grocers-so
cup tin 80 cts. loocup tin so cts.
A 6-cup trial tin mailed for sroeer's
name and 2-cent stamp for passage
Postum Cereal Co.. Ltd.. Battle crsss
Mirh Adv
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-01-01
OblIqinq Landlord.

II was getting very late and Dub
sleigh's gasoline has given out.
Anybody around here got any gas
,line?" he asked, drawing up at a
small hotel by the roadside.
Nobody but me-" said the landlord.
Good" said Dubbleigh. How
much do you want for it?"
Couldn't sell it to we today" said
he landlord IT'S Sunday"
But, see here. my friend" protest
ed Dubbleigh. What can do? I"
"Ye might put up here for the
night said the landlord Indifferent
Iy. Il got a nice room can let ys
have for S7."--Harper's Weekly.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-01-01
ACCUSED MAN RELEASED.

Hickman, Ky.-"Jim" Ammons, who
was arrested charged with hiring a
negro woman TO set fire to Arthur
Stones large tobacco barn, was re-
leased by Judge Naylor after a hear
ing. Mr. Stones barn was burned
about two weeks ago, entailing a loss
OF about $500, with no insurance.
Bloodhounds were put on the trail and
they went to a negro cabin nearby,
with the result that a negro woman
was arrested. This woman, the Off
GERS say, admitted that she burned the
barn. saying that she had seen
promised $50 by white man, Jim
Ammons, to burn the barn.
The woman has been held to await
the action of the grand jury.