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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-26
Money Changing
National Pastime.


earn the equivalent of 10 cents American
money will go to the artful money changer
for an additional hour or two of hagglns
which cannot possibly net him a gain OF
more than half u cent. When he goes 10
his humble home he may spend another
precious hour on frenzied finance deduc-
zion, only to learn that he was skinned
out of half a cent Then he goes pllilo-
spphically to bed to wait for the chance
the morrow will bring him to get even.
Pity then the guileless foreign tourist,
for the native money changer, like the
poor. is always with him every day of his
headlong sightseeing rush drought China.
The only difference is that at the end OF
the tour he is poor, but the money chang
ca isn't At the outset the deft coin jug
lsler has the experience and the tripper
has the money. When it is all over the
stranger in a strange land acknowledges
the experience and the lucre trimmer
owns the money. The money shop. with
It's enticing black and gold sign in Chi
TseSe and alleged English, is of necessity
The first place TO which the tourist goes.
Here the revised, annotated and copy
rtghted edition de luxe of Shylock takes
Ids perfectly good gold and bills of unin-
psacnable integrity and gives in return
formidable pile of silver and bills which
s sure to be less than the rate of eX-
change for that day calls for.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-26

Primitive Chinese currency. dating back
to prehistoric times, consisted of axes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-26

Old Resident of County Dies.
Newspapers MoIders of
Public Opinion.
Special Correspondence of The Star.

Special Correspondence OF The STAR.
ROCKVILLE, Md, January %, 1913.
Frank l.. Bell, one of Montgomery
county's oldest and best known citizens,
died Thursday morning at his home at
LaytOnsville. aged lightweight years. He
had been in poor health a long while,
death being due to general debility. Sur
viving him are two children, Mrs. Joseph
c. Higgins and Frank d. Bell, both of
LaytOnsville.
The funeral took place at O'Clock this
afternoon from the Methodist Church al
Laytonsville, Rev. William Hoffman, the
pastor, officiating. Burial was in the
cemetery near the church.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-26

To add insult TO injury our crafty
friend will then put all the gold coins IN
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-26
Newspaper Side Wins.

Resolved, That Newspapers Do More
to Mold Public Opinion Than All Other
Agencies" was the subject of a debate
last evening before the Jamestown Lit
erary Society The affirmative was up
held by Rev. O. \. Dillingham;. pastor of
the Jamestown Presby Church,
and Morris Haines, while Edwin w.
BrOome. assistant superintendent of the
public schools of the county, and Clyde
Harriss argued in the negative. The
Judges Mootser Lewis, Mrs James Beall
and Miss Hattie j. Montgomery, de-
cided in favor of the affirmative side.
The annual institute of the colored pub
lie school teachers of Montgomery coun-
" was held here yesterday and was at
tended by thirty-five teachers, represent
ing the thirty-two schools. Prof. Earle
Il. Wood. county superintendent of
schools. was in charge. Among those who
spoke were Prof. r. l.. Moore. dean of
Howard University, Washington; County
School Commissioners J. Ryan Devereux
and Dewald ]. Willard. Prof. Wood, a.
d Owen and l.. O. Ta}bert
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-01
P|MPLES WOULD
ITCH AND BURN
On Hands and Arms. Then Came in
Blisters. Broke and Sometimes
Bled. Nothing Cured Until Used
Cutieura Soap and Ointment,

Rushford. N. Y.-"My trouble began
about twenty years ago. by breaking out
In little red plmples and running together
Just on my hands and arms 1t would itch
and burn and was very disagreeable. About
one year ago 1t took a different FORM coming
on my face and hands In blisters. The
olisters were on my upper lip and chin and
were filled with water. would break and then
sometimes would bleed. They were rather
unsightly. They raised in blisters on my
fingers also. They itched and smarted and
burned until l nearly went wild. | used
--- Salve which seemed to cure for a
time, and then 1t would return. | tried
several remedies but nothing seemed to cure
until used Cuticura Soap and Cuticura
Ointment. l used them according to direc-
lions. have not had any sign of the trouble
since using Cuticura Soap and Ointment L
can surely give them q great recommended
ton" tSigned, Mrs. o. NJ. Persons. Dec.
2S. 1911.
The regular use Of Cuticura Soap for toilet
and bath not only tends to preserve, purify
and beautify the skim scalp. hair and hands,
but assists in preventing inflammation, irri-
tation and clogging of the pores. the common
cause of pimples, bIackheads. redness and
roughness. yellow. oily, notify and other I'm
wholesome conditions of the skin. Cuticura
Soap and Cuticura Ointment are sold
by druggists and dealers throughout the
world. Liberal sample Of each mailed free.
with SIP Skin Book. Address postcard
t'Cuticura. Dept. T. Boston,
acknowledged men should use Cuticara
Soap Shaving Stick. 25c. Sample free.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-01
West Paris Grange.

uost paris Grange observed its TWEEN
ty-fjfth anniversary, Saturday. April NJ
There was an all day meeting, the DUST
ness session being held in the forenoons
Dinner was served in the dining room en-
noon. The meeting was open to the puRsS
lie in the afternoon, special lnvitauUn$s
being sent to former members, some 0I
whom were charter members, who nave
MOI retained their membership. the re-
norts showed a marked degree OF prog
ress during the years. One hundred ana
6ftv-two members are now enrolled ana
rev building built with furnishings, ana
niano purcha sed for the hall. The after
nnnn program was as follows: Singing,
Amid Lang Syne Grange choir; address
of welcome, Charles s. Dudley, master:
brief history of West Paris Grange, f. l..
Wvman: reading of a letter written by
T.. A. Allen. State secretary, of East Au-
burn. April 1888, rening when he would
he here to reorgaaize the Grange, adj
dressed to A. j. Abbott who read the
letter Mr.. Abbott who read the pc
tition asking, for Grange organization
and there were about 40 charter mem
beers: RON call, AZ members respohaea'
solo. silver Threads Among the Cola. by
Mrs. Mary Stevens; reading, lhe Moi
err Telephone Mrs. l.. II. Beck; piano
auet. Misses Ora Field and Lucy Stew
ems; question. ..'ro What Extent Would
Ii BE Best for Farmers OF moderate
means TO Purchase improved Farm ma
shines A. j. Abaott opened the que
lion and several others followed III quite
n lively discussion: reading, me LoFa
Wi1 Provide" Ora Field; piano trio. MIS-.
Grover. Mrs Stotson. Mrs White.HyInere
were quite a good number OF old mehi-
hers aa1 two visitors. Miss Lucy stevens
from North Buokfeld Grange. and Mr..
Brown from Norway Gmnge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-01
Eureka Grange, Durham.

Thirty members Of Eureka Grange met,
Saturday evening, April &c. for the regu-
lar meeting with Worthy Master john II.
Merrill In the chair and the following
pro tenn officers: George r. Warren, over
seer and Attic NJ Sewall secretary
Worthy Lecturer Sewai called On ths
officers to furnish entertainment whieh
was as follows: Reading, Master John
E. Merrill; reading, Overseer George Il
Warren: conundrums. Steward Charles
Brown clippings, Assistant eee""i
Harold Ward. reading. Lady Assistant
steward Louise Warren: piano solo, Gate
I<eeper Everett osgood; reading, Lee
tnrer George Sewali; duet. Flora ano
Organist Rose Sewall and Neane Lipos
story, Mr.. Sewall. An interesting pro-
gram was read for the day meeting to
he hello MAY third, when the third an"
fourth degrees Will be conferred on a
class of six candidates. Rowes Corner
Grange has been invited to be present az
thar t,me One visitor from Gratite
Grange. Pownal. was present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-01
Our Congratulations.

| II NAV strike Kennebec journal
readers that newspaper which con-
stantly jeers and snarls at such emf .
nently respectable men as those con
nected with the Christian Civic League
of Maine, could hardly expect TO IN
| splre confidence among respec'ap:'
| people. The Waterville organ o.
| Democratic Dictator Pattaneall It's
| this to say:
| Sheriff stevens of Androscoggin county
has appointed an associate uePols
| sheriff The associate is a man VINO llEes
| beyond the borders Of the county. i iis
| entrance into the field natufaiiy r'ls ~
inquiry as to whether unaef tHe nv
| regime We are also to have honorary
deputy sherins, consulting deputy siiei
| IFS, and Civic league deputy siefils.
III a prohibition sheriff sets the fashioh
of going beyond the borders OF bis coun-
ty to recruit his liquor seiZins iorce, ne
should not overlook the eminent taie!,ts
of the officers of the CIVIC league III lhe
detection of violations of the liquor laws.
These gentlemen have had mucl eN-
perience in the pursuit OF the Demon .,,d}iI
| Rum They have for years been stuua :
Ing the saloons and the dives. we ohef
| the following nominations IN rho
For consulting deputy sheriff in lhe
County of Sagadahoc. the Key. "lio4i
For or honorary deputy sheriff in the
county of Penobscot, the Rev. & t.
For associate deputy sheriff IN the
county of Cumberland, ME- Ed. H.
Emery. ~, ,,,not Of the
| evidence on which the Governor acteu
when he asked for the removal oil the
sheriffs.
There was more of the same braha
of senseless slurs al the heads Of the
Christian Civic League and their Wofks
but enough has been given 10 one
more show the hatred of the Sentlhet
for moral conditions and honorah'e
men. Indeed the newspaper tiat
makes its entire appeal to buns. thu"9
and booze pedalers must realize, II u
have any degree of intelligence iei,'
that its attacks must inevitably be ac-
eented as compliments by respectable
men and institutions. 1t is cont
nl;ment to be assailed by such as the
Pattangan mouthpiece. for 1t Is prett5
conclusive evidence that one STANDS
for decency, honor and Ghristiaa
progress.
We congratulate Drs. Berry ana
owen and Mr. Emery and others ef
the Christian Civic League.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-01
Stop the Coarse Street Talk.

Ladies frequently complain of the
coarse jests of men who loaf about the
streets, and Of the profane and Vulgar
filings at each other in which some
laborers indulge without regard fof
the more refined sensibilities of those
passing. But when business men
arise to complain of the coarseness %
certain men whose vocation holds
them much in the business section
while awaiting patronage, ii is time
to sound a warning.
The shouting of offensive eplthets DIT
each other BY drivers and others. IL
coarse badinage is offensive TO many
passing men as we'll as women. ano
these open throated ones, whether
they are drivers of ten-eent teams,
street iaborers, or freight handlers, wfs
infaict their disgusting humor on the
public. should be given graduate
course of four years in the wilds oi
Siberia or Alaska To learn self re
straint
Legitimate business in any CON
munity prospers most when business
streets are entirely safe for womes
and children, morally as well as
physically. Let us make Water stree,
Augusta, one of the cleanest and most
respectable.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-01

these days, with all sorts of clap-trap
schemes as reliable newspapers AND
magazines are refusing to carry the ad-
vertising of obvious swindlers. We give
Maine insurance men from New
York source. plainly an irresponsible
concern and undoubtedly from some
characterless swindler who is trying a
new form of batting suckers. The gen.
crosby of this pretended insurance
agency labels it as a shark. Any pat
ron suffering loss would be unable to
find such concern. Here is the body of
one of these letters:
This letter is to inform you that we
have recently completed arrangements
with several prompt loss paving compan-
les who will write freely on all classes
of special hazards such as Wood Work
ing risks, Cotton Gins, mills of every de-
scription and especially Country stores
Ar WHATEVER RATE YOU FIGURE
Will. BE ACCEPTABLE TO THE AS
ON account of the high rates charged
nv the tariff companies, no doubt many
OF your customers are not properly pro
tected with adequate insurance. If such
is the case kindly, forward your appli-
figu,a viii be acceptable to the assured,
and we will place same for you without
DELAY. forwarding YOU policies by return
mail subject to the approval of the as
sured and allowing you the liberal COM
MISSION of $50.
Anplieation blanks will be forwarded
,oti t1non reauest and we assure that our
facilities are such that they cannot be
duplicated by any other broker. tn.
'rrnstinc that YOU will favor us with
several orders in the near future, we
wish to remain. [Signed with rubber
stampl.
The present dollar is all this class OF
il llovs is working for IN the future
they will be doing some other line and
the insurance swindle will have heeh
dropped from their repertoire. Beware
~ tho man who offers something for
nothing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-01

just been purchased by The SchwlncIS
Handle and Lumber Co, to use in the
Bald mountain regions to draw logs
to the Somerset railroad. The engine
is Shay gear, three cylinder, with
direct feeds and an oil burner. The oil
tank will hold 40 gallons. Each wheel
on one side is connected by shafting
with the cylinders and is thus drive
wheel. The engine will run about 90
miles an hour at its best but it is de-
signed for power and not for speed. 1t
is thoroughly equipped with air brakes
ard the latest improved modern ma
chinery. This is the first engine of this
kind in this part of the country. being
built in Lima, Ohio.
Here are the figures to show how
Aroostook has grown Aroostook coun-
ty was incorporated in the following
year and in the next decade increased
to population of rising $4,000. In 1869
Tire number had swelled to PAS; 1870.
29.609: 1880, 41.700; 1890, 40, $50; 1900.
60.174; 1910. 74,6664. The valua ton grew
from $l.l05,79 in 1860 TO $685. 2l in
1910. The Rangor & Aroostook X. X.
helped largely in this growth, but an
old survey attracting attention to the
vast resources and possibilities OF the
region. led to its incorporation and
subsequent development.
The last Congregational church ser
vice in Phillips for at least two years
took place, Sunday evening. when the
pastor. Rev. NJ. S. Hutehins, addressed
one of the largest congregations in
years upon congregational Heroes.
The first service of the new church,
which absorbs both the Congregation
al and Free Baptist society. Will be
neia May l, and for two years the Fed
Grated church will control all the af-
fairs of these two denominations. IT
the results are satisfactory it will then
be made permanent. Last sunday was
the last day of the Free VIII society
at the Union church after having held
services in this town for ll9 years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-01

Yes. they leave little question of oar
being down for the count. our aunie
utilities. good roads, blue sky" ana
other great laws and magnificent work
turned out by the 18th Legislature
must stand for naught in the face o.
such disgrace.
Truly joyous oceasion-a delecta-
BILE morsel on the scanty Democratic
bill of fare Chew on,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-01

The first and second degrees were con-
fered upon class of four; three applica-
items were voted favorably upon, ana
eight applications were accepted ana re-
ferred to committees to be voted upon Ia
ter. The quarterly report OF the hnahce
committee was read. from which 1t APP
neared that the Grange owned all ITS
property. free from incumbrance. Win
the exception of a balance OF sso on the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-01
.What /. the Matter With Haines?'


The extreme fruition of Democ-
racy's fondest hopes concerning State
sundering blunders by the Republican
administration apparently has arrived
Ecstatic turmoil has seized the Pat-
tangall- Wish forces and they leap ard
scream at the downfall of their eno-
mics. They gloat; they ravish; they
luxurate,
The Portland Argus rushes TO pre-
pare a Photographic reproduction and
three columns of copy for the middle
of its first page-.fianked on one side
by organs mission" and on the other
by the latest murderer of Matte
Hackett Assassination of the presi-
dent could not have been granted
more. On Thursday morning the
Sentinel undoubtedly will do likewise
or spread ii all over the editorial!
page.
BY Saturday. at the latest, Republic
canism should have been safely buried
by our rapturous contemporaries ano
all our 1914 plans thwarted. No more
need the Progressives be made the Oh
ject of Democratic schemes for sue
cess. Wish has discovered some
thing infinitely more effective. Such
are the fortunes Of war. We sit oacS
confidently complacent in our strength
and relish the discontinue of oul
God of beatitude turns his head ant
our bliss is shattered.
You ask what is the matter; don
keep us in SUSPENSE" and we answ'-
in the words of the young bride. or
something terrible. terrible! | don
see how / can bear 1t. John wa
nineteen and one-half minutes lar
last night" You see it's like this:
Governors in the past have ma
stenographers. Governor Haines FOL
lowed the precedent, believing. un
doubtedly, that ii might prove NOR
profitable to the State than to hay
him sit down at the typewriter an
pick out his own correspondence.
course it was very careless OF MN !
employ such method to remove tina
powerful Cumberland Democra
Sheriff Lewis w. Moulton. He shout
have chartered private car, waite
upon the sheriff, taken that importan
Official to moving picture show an
broken the news TO him gently. In
stead of which this geographically I'm
informed stenographer is permitted I
remove Sheriff Emerson from Office i
Sagadahoc county by transmitting tn
news to- Sheriff Moulton.
There you have the whole disturb
ing story. Moulton received the !ette
intended for Emerson. The typist ha
been left TO fill in the names in LEI
ter form by which each official was
be notified of his removal. He
she-beeame sadly mixed in the a
tempt to help the Governor catch h
train, and displaced Emerson
Penobscot in Sagadahoc county. I'll
Governor hastily read one of the thr'
communications and it was all RICH
He supposed the others were As eo
rect and signed them without readin
The stenegrapher did the rest"
So the Argus eoncocts a fiaring neat
line, What's Matter with Haines
and Hereunder finds it very seriot
matter" which surprisingly came
! regular envelope from the executis
department" and which carries
legal point in this matter which couI
be taken advantage of If necessary
Further along they reach the stage
declaring this proof. that Govern
Haines is not DESTROYS of helping Il
administration Of justice by his +.
novai tactics
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-01

Belfast, Ireland, is in the larses,
in the world" class. II has lhes iar-s-
est flax spinning works. the arge'.
dock, the largest rope manufactors
and one of the largest distiiieries IN
the world.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-01

new piano. An appropriation was made
for the addition of forty new books TO
the library. and f. c. Worthby. Mrs Flo
ra Norton and Dana Sweet were APP
pointed To selec: and purchase the same
An interesting program. both musical
ind literary, was given under the di~ec-
lion nf the lecturer, Eva Cook.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-01

From the little Maine town of Le-
want, in 1867, says the Lewiston jour-
nal. two lads set forth for their life
work with just money enough to take
them to Chicago There they sought
work for their breakfast, and began at
the bottom of the ladder in Chicago
lumber yards. Perley Lowe is now
president of the Wesley hospital and
owner of extensive lumber interests in
the Middle West, and c. b. Flynn is
president Of the Metropolitan Lumber
90. of Chicago They are cousins, have
travelled extensively and visit Maine
often Roth are in the COS and still in
the harness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-01
Beware Of This Kind.

The swindlers are not all dead ana
when "A person receives smooth prom
ise OF much for little, it behooves him
to be on his guard. The mails ate filled,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-01
stevens Mills Grange.

stevens Mills Grange will entertain
,rhor,es cornc- Grange. Thursday eve
,,;nr NAV ~ the regular meeting. The
chief speaker will be D. Wa'Nei
The STATE Grange lecturer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-01

The Mayflower crop down around
Rockland must be big one, this year,
according to the CONFERENCE.-The
which has the following relative to
those fragrant spring blossoms; May
flowers do not weigh much, but IL
would hardly be an eXaggerat1on 10
say that a ton of them We're brought
into the city, Sunday. The roads and
pastures were full of persons searching
for the fragrant blossoms, but in spite
of the competition everybody seemed
20 come back with an armfuL Trolley
ears, motor cars, and plain ordinary
vehicles were laden with them, and the
highways were lined with pedestrians
who bore similar burdens. Another
Sunday will be trifle too late to ma
Maylowers in good condition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-01
Voices Of the Press

The Kennebec Journal has forgiven Us
and now We are going to remember THAI
this is a column of pats as Well as
knocks portland Press.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-01
AUGUSTA LODGE DIRECTORY

cusHNoc CHAPTER, r. A. M, NO
40 Snecia, convocation at Masonic rem
ME. Thursday evening. May l. Al So
farming companions are cord1aiiy ih
Viteo ~ AT.RERT E. FOLSOM, II. p.
THOS. II. BODICE, Sec.
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AURORA Cranqe, Strong.

Aurora Grange met on Saturday eve
ming. April 2s, with large attendance
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-01

The Boston Globe asks the question.
How long will it take the suffragette pa
rade in New York to pass given point
say a millinery shop? Our guess Is
that it will take as long for an equal
number of men to pass a given point
say saloon That is, of course. in New
York-Portland Express
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-01

Webster Rowe has a pistol that was
made in 1891 in England. The trigger
folds under when the hammer is down
but springs into place when the ham,
mer is drawn back. He also has very
crude old fashioned lawn mower, made
in PHILADELPHIA about 60 years ago,
and an oldtime sea chest, covered with
calf skin, log years old.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-01

1T was certainly great year for the
county when We elected Wilson, says
the Boston Globe 1t was. What We are
about is the year after, ana
the year after that and 50 on.-Manches-
ter Union
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-01

The prospects of a good season in
the granite industry here are bright
dent of the Courier Gazette. 1t Is re-
ported that the Crotch Island Granite
Co will open the first of May, having
secured large contract which will
give labor for two years. c. r. Small is
doing rushing business at his quarry,
shipping large vessel of grout for the
break water off Bar Harbor almost
every day J. G. Rogers Granite Co.
apparently has n job coming. John L.
Goss is operating his quarry with a
small force. Green Island Co. have
been quite busy through the winter
and have good prospects ahead.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-01

Lewiston Journal: Something of a
curiosity in the shape Of an engine has