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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-14
WATERVILLELOCAL NEWS


quantities represent the amount of
work done by Charles H. Barton.
Granolithie laid, 1913 square yards,
1873 linear feet
easterly side of Lockwood street was
relocated, and line and grade given
for section of granolithic walk 1916
feet in length. This work was done
and paid for by Henry Barney, the
city paying for concrete curbing,
which was necessary on account Of
extra depth being needed.
Pleasant street. A preliminary sur
very was made for a sidewalk on the
westerly side of Pleasant street ex-
tending from Gilman street to the
northerly side of the Sacred Heart
church property. Nothing was done,
however IN the way of construction.
In addition to the above line, grade
was given for granolithic work as
laid out by my predecessor around the
Central fire station, and Waterville
Motor Co.'S. garage. This work neces-
STATED the construction of a new
catch basin in the rear of the fire sta
ton for the drainage of the wash
stand the changing of the sewer con-
nection.
] would like to call the attention of
the citizens and taxpayers, to the fact
that the amounts of money which APP
pear in the city reports as having
been paid to the city engineer, inciud-
ing all expenses such as pay fer as
sistance, Office materials and other in
cidentals, which items are no small
percentage Of the whole amount. With
this in mind, you will understand that
only a portion OF these amounts rep
re5ents pay for the city engineers
time.
We are gaining each year on the
number of monuments which mark
street corners and angles and 1 hope
to see the time in the not distant fu-
tUre when@epery street corner and an
gle will be distinctly marked by a per-
manent monument which shall be
plainly visible to anyone having ocea-
sion to use the same.
Respectfully.
JOHN II. BURLEIGH,
City Engineer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-14
ALpHA TAU OMEGA.
Club Wins
Supper and Series
With TaCOnnetS.

After making a brave attempt to
overcome the lead obtained by their
opponents, the Taconnet Club failed,
Thursday night though winning, to
obtain enough points to overcome the
Masons' lead of 354 and lost out in
the series, and, Incidentally winning
the right 10 pay FOR a supper, which
the Masons will enjoy. The total score
of the series is: Masonic Club. 27,319;
Taconnet, 27.069. The score of Thurs
day evening being 69t9 to 6815 in favor
of the Taconnet Club
Three Ball Billards-T. Davis (M1
Zoo, harrington (M), 50: Diekie (T),
Y. Baird eT), Joe. Total (M), 1S2;
Gr), IT,.
Four Ball Billiafds-Judge tM), SO,
l69; Diekie Cd, 100, geo
Pool-Nelson (M), Sc; Loguer (M),
81, Patterson (3D, 81: total, 291
Gilman o10, 100; Nigue III, 100;
Piper CT). 100.
Cribbage- Masonic Davis, 92f; Cros-
by, 1000; Cook, 1000; Barker, 999;
Brown. SCI. Total 4S45. Taconnet: Brit
ton. 1908; Ware, $685. Henderson. 995;
Folsom, 1000; Herd, 1000. Total 1894.
Pitch-Masonic: Jepson and Whit
tier. SO; Trivis and Townsend, 81; Aus
tin and Hager, 100; Whitcomb and
Sprague, 100; Brann and Rollins, "a;
Abbott and Brown. 100; Dawson and
Moves, 81. Total, esq. Taconnet: Weed
and Stubbert, 100; Boston and Homer,
100; Fitzgerald ard Michaud, 50; SUIT
tie and Lewis, 81; Grindan and Kings
ley, 81; Mccarthy and Novel; 100;
Moore and Pendersast, 100. Total, $685.
Bid whist-Masonic: Walker and j. Da-
vison, Abbott and Thayer, Knauff and
Noyes, Burleigh and Robinson; total, 800.
Taeonnet Sutherland and McGinnis. G.
Byron and Brakk, Niyison and Suite,
Webb and P,>Byrom; total, 291
Whist-Masonic: Bunker and Meader,
Davis and Knight. 80; Hall and Annis.
50; IIillson and Barstow, so; Perkins and
Jones, 50. NJ, 249; r. 1875.
Taconnet: West and Dickie, Kinnear
and Burgess. %; R.zsalmond and Fields,
So Savage and Chenevert, IS; Libby and
\. Salmond, SO.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-14
OAKLAND.
OvGIheai8d Chimney Caus-
esAbout 500 tyFiIe
In House, Church Street, Owned
By Mrs. Florence GIV,n.
A First Glass Surgical Job on a
\ Valuable Cal, by It's Caner.

Everett Sturtevant has sold wood
lot to Sargie l.. Warren and another to
Clyde Soule, through Clayton Ellis.
An alarm from Box Sc was rung in,
about noon, Thursday, for a fire on the
roof of the ell part of the house owned
by Mrs. Florence Given, on Church
street. and occupied by her on the second
floor and by j. Henry Morse on the first
floor, The fire caught from an over
heated chimney and was well under
way before il was discovered. The fire
company responded quickly, but sew
eral men connected the hose TO the by
drant in front OF the house and had the
fire practically eXttnguished before the
firemen arrived. The damage will not
exceed 500, for the shingles on the
roof did not burn through. consequent
~ the water did not get into the house.
The about signal was sounded, about
] O'Clock.
John Hall has returned from Glass
port, Pa, accompanied by his daugh-
ter. Mrs Harold Smith.
Mrs. Bertha McKusick of Dexter was
in town, Thursday, on business.
1t was for Fred Wood to perform the
latest kind of a surgical operation. One
of his pet Angora cats had something
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-14
The Colby Musical Clubs, Tonight.

A crowded house is predicted for the
appearance of the Colby College Must
cal Clubs at the City Opera house, Fri
day evening, and from the praise that
these organizations have received in
other places visited. all those who at
tend will be extremely pleased with the
performance.
The program will open with a selec-
ton by the orchestra, to be followed
by Glee Club selection. The Man
dolin Club will play king Johns
March, and next, Bertram Loane, Is.
of Fort Fairfield, will give reading,
bill Perkins Toboggan Slide" Mr..
Loaue Is a gifted young man, who has
won a,access as reader. George Pratt
- n of the best violinists in the state
IA M win add TO the enjoyment of
6tcasion with a solo, ~Reverie. =
Gf{ier stIections will be by. Mr.. Cleve-
1sas and the Glee Club, the quartet, and
ytliA hfiaie will be by Leader Jones of
Me clubs and the quartet and Glee Club.
! This = the first appearance of the
Colby Clubs ia = waterville. and the
friends 6fss HE college here will turn
out in large numbers to hear this con-
cert.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-14
Good Soap Bubble Act.

Soap bubbles as a vaudeville attrac-
ton may seem unusual, but when they
are manipulated by as clever a pair as
Ollie Young and April, at the city OPP
era house, they seem entirely natural
and acceptable. Bubbles of immense
size, bubbles within bubbles, smoke bub-
bies, and bubbles tough enough to use
as billiard balls, not to mention smoke
bubbles are among the oddities of this
act, and it is good one to see. Archer
and Carr took the house by storm,
Thursday evening in their flirting skit,
which was cleverly rendered The mo-
ton pictures are first rate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-14

ators and the United States Supreme
Judges Be Elected by Direct Vote of
the People?" A vote of the meeting was
in favor of the direct election of sena- 4
tors but not of that of the judges.
would Woman's Suffrage Tend to
Purify Politics." The. interest in this
subject was so great that the discus
sion remained unfinished and will be
resumed at the next meeting, Satur-
day evening, Feb %.
Mr.. and Mrs. Waldo White ON the
Wells farm, celebrated two anniversa-
ries, Wednesday, Feb. u, the l04th of
the birth of Abraham Lincoln, 10th
President of the United States, and the
third of their wedding day.
The proprietress of the Mount Ver-
non House believes in making inn
provements, to have that goodly hos
telry in up-to date condition. A speak
ing tube system is the latest addition
to the equipment of the house.
Union services, next Sunday evening,
at the NJ, Z. church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-14
City Physician.

The following is my report as city
physician for the year ending, Jan. 81,
1913:
Thirty-seven patients were treated at
almshe use; Il at home; total treated,
IS. Number Of visits to almshouse. Sc:
to homes and jail, 320. Number of sur
gical dressings, 10; surgical operations,
10. Have reported five births; have re-
ported three deaths. Fourteen cases OF
measles and one of diphtheria have
been treated. The report is signed by
Napoleon Bisson, city physician
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-14

in it's throat which Mr. Wood thought
was d bone. Accordingly the cat was
etherized then he found that the OBJ
struction was a needle lodged in the
throat. An ineision was made in the
throat and the needle was pulled out
with about two feet of thread attached
10 it. The wound has healed and the
cat is as lively as ever
The Ladies Aid Society of the NJ. e.
church will serve a supper in connection
with the Aibra Fosg illustrated lecture at
the church, Tuesday evening. Feb. IS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-14
Street Commissioner.

COMMISSIONS of Streets Sumner Rowe
submitted his annual report to the may
or and council, Wednesday,, in which
he states that he has kept within the
$4,000 appropriation which was made.
He tells of the success of oiling the
streets instead Of sprinkling, aud urges
that this system be used on all the
streets. as it saves money and the
streets.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-14

WelIman Retains Championship.

Wellman maintained his right to the
title of champion of Wateryille at the
Casino alleys Thursday evening. by de-
feaung Reynolds 1890 to 1913 in 1O-string
match They will again roll 10 strings at
the Casino alleys, next Wednesday night.
The Casino fiye-man team will play a
Brunswick team at the alleys, Friday
evening.
Wellman:-
: i96 io7 90 SO 81 113 SO 1o7 IL 1O7-1OSo
Reynolds
81 los s. 9S 101 ia IIs 1O1 80 So 993
These contestants viii roll the next 10
strings, Wednesday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-14
BELGRADE.

Mrs d. c. Stevens will entertain at
"The Homestead" Belgrade, the Old
South Church Ladies' Aid THURSDAY,
Feb 20, as Lincoln day. All members
and friends of the Aid are cordially in
vited to be present. If stormy, the
meeting viii be held the first tair day
Horace Austin, who has been i'll with
pneumonia is improving. The selectmen
are busy at the Grange hall, making
out their reports for the year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-14

MT. RNON.

Mount Vernon Grange. No. 49, r. Of
H., held its regular meeting, last Sat
usday, Feb 8, at Odd Fellows hall,
with a good attendance. The Third and
Fourth degrees We're conferred on two
candidates. The lecturers program
consisted of music, select readings. and
the discussion of two interesting ques-
tons: Should the United States SEN
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-14

The II. r. Durham Cos new ad. will
be found instructive and to the point,
no waste of words. 1t is business,
with this energetic and enterprising
CO., whose success is founded on the
policy that honesty and fun value is
the best policy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-14

The retail merchants of WatervilIe,
who are not members of the Chamber
of Commerce, are requested by Sec II.
X Abbott to meet. at $50 7. NJ, Fri
day, with the retail merchants of the
Chamber of Commerce, at the city gov
eminent rooms.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-14

Peace and tranquility prevailed in the
Waterville municipal court, Thursday,
the quiet being broken by only one man,
an intoxicated individual of the night
before, who paiG the fine imposed upon
him for his fun.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-14
City Engineer.

City Engineer John Ii. Burleigh
submitted his annual report to the
mayor and city council, Thursday, as
follows.
Sewers.
Common street, "A feet of inch
sewer, one manhole A section of
Hayden brook sewer has been built
WITHOUT line, grade or inspection from
this office
A survey plan, and profile was made
Ter the section of State road along
College avenue from the end of the
road as built in 1911 to the Fairfield
line, distance of 5000 feet. The con-
struction was done without line or
grade from this department
Line and grade was given for paw
ing Main street from North street to
the Maine Central railroad crossing,
a section $50 feet in length. As feet in
width, containing 1920 square yards
The inspection of this was done under
the superintendent of the street COM
missioner.
New Sidewalks.
Line and grade were given for
granolithis walk on the easterly side
of Main street and the following
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-14

At Valentine party held. Thursday
evening, at her home. l. Dalton street,
Miss Frieda Knauff entertained a large
number of her friends. Games and mu-
sic We're enjoyed, refreshments We're
served, and all were agreed that they
had passed one of the most pleasant
evenings of the winter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-14

A single turn of a corkscrewlike i'm
plement that a Pennsylvania has
patented cuts out the core of q
grape fruit and loosens the pulp from
the skin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-14

Supt. Charles N. Rerkins of the Wa
terville schools was an attendant at the
session of the Legislature, Thursday,
hearing with interest the debate on the
teachers pensions measure.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-14

Several Waterville and Fairfield peo-
pie went to Lewiston, Thursday. to at
tend the Shrine meeting. Among them
were Herbert d. Cunningham, Mr.. and
Mrs. Herbert Il. Holland, Waterville.
and Mr.. and Mrs. Guy Hume of Fair
field.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-14

Mrs. Everett Dickson of Waterville.
who underwent a critical operation at
the Libby Memorial hospital, Sunday,
is recovering satisfactorily.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-14

Stanley Miller, a student at Colby,
was successfully operated upon, Thurs
day morning, at the Libby Memorial
hospital
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-14

Miss Seekins, a student at Colby, was
admitted to the Libby Memorial hospi-
tai, Thursday, for medical treatment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-14
RAILWAY CLERKS. 4
D. X. e. Defeats A. T. o.

Delta Kappa Epsilon won from Alpha
Tau Omega on the Y. NJ. c. A. alleys with
q rather small pinfall. Holt was high
man with PCS.
mr. L rIaK T,TDe,TY an
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-14

From January l, 1907, to january /.
1872 there were SSos4 robberies COM
mitted in Russia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-14

III. w Bates of Gardiner was a visi-
tor to Waterville, Thursday on bust
ness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-14
BOWLING GAMES.
Red Sox Beat Railway CIerks-D. II
&. Wins from A. T. o.


In the City Bowling League the Red
SoX won from the Railway Clerks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-14

Emery, Brown Cos prices for blan-
kets and puffs should make housekeep-
ers quick buyers.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-07-15
THE REFERENDUM IN OHIO.

Patent medicines don't always pro-
duce the results which their advertis-
Ing matter promises. Occasionally a
remedy for kidney trouble produces a
severe stomach ache.
Patent political nostrums do not ac,
with much more certainty. Over in
Ohio we have a hne sample. The
workmen's compensation act was
passed by tho last legislature. Now
the workman's compensation act can
not become "A law until Il has been
submitted 70 a referendum 10 be voted
upon by the entire people OF the state
Probably the advocates OF the refer.
endum and the workmen's conpensa-
tion act little dreamed that the refer.
endum would be used 10 defeat a work.
mans compensation law: but that is
just what IS being attempted now. and
unless the advocates Of the workman's
compensation act are alert and thor.
ouGhly organized 10 ge' ont their vote.
This humane measure is likely 10 be
defeated 4 few experiments in d.
rect legislation by popular vote are
likely m shake the confidence Of the
advocates OF this particular political
ncstrum.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-07-15
MR.. HIGHLANDS RESIGNATION

While the resignation of Hon. Viz
xii HiThland from the Public Utilities
Commission o~ccasioned some surprise
1t can fhardly be called unexpected.
Mr.. Highland is a man OF large
means and many important business
interests. On the Public Utilities
Commission he would have been a
highly useful public servant. No
doubt his original acceptance OF the
appointment was 10 n large extent in
iiuenced by a desire to be of assist.
ance TO the State administration; and
1t is unfortunate that he finds himself
unable 10 give the time to the public
service that the position required.
Mr.. Highland has been an unusually
successful business man. In his ac-
tive and varied experience he has de-
veloped the qualities necessary for Of.
iicient administration. He is a man
OF unusually clear vision and sound
Judgment. Intimately acquainted with
the business interests Of the State.
his active participancy I'm the work OF
the Public Utilities Commission o
undoubtedly have been Of great value.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-07-15
MERINo WOOL GROWERS.

To understand fully IL. wrath and
IMAGINATION Of farmers in ohio who have
depended upon their focks or sheep as
one OF their principal sources OF income
II Is only necessary TO consider what
the program 81 the Democratic majority
In Congress means for wool rrowers. In
the light Of plain facts IL Is not az alt
strange that many Democratic farmers
are f"rsaking their old party forever.
These shee Borrowers hear on every
eide complaints about the high cost OF
meat They ind the cities niled with
protests against the scarcity OF cattle.
hogs and sheep. In proportion TO the
population. They see the Democratic
party protesting its ardent desire TO cut
down the price OF meat and bring IL
within the reach Of more consumers.
Yet they witness. at the same time. the
raming OF a tariff hill which will make
sheep fewer. by millions. in the United
States. decrease greatly the domestic
supply OF mutton and render any lower
ing OF the cost Of that excellent food
impossible.
The above. from the Cleveland Lead
er. furnishes food for some interesting
reflections. Il is all true and timely.
and what II says of the conditions Of
the Ohio farmer applies with equal
force to the farmers Of West Virginia
and Western Pennsylvania. This is
the great merino wool growing section
Of the world. The wool produced here
is the finest and best TO be had. II IS
produced on high priced land by farm
ers who bring UP their families in
comfort. educate their sons and daugh-
ters, and whose standard OF living is
immeasurably above the shepherds OF
the Australian and Argentine wastes.
Hence the production Of Merino wool
is a relatively costly process. An i'm
partial tariff commission has reported
that il costs Ohio and West Virginia
farmers from twenty to twenty-five
cents per pound to produce merino
wool.
II the Underwood tariff bill becomes
a law the merino wool OF this section
will sell az from twelve 10 fifteen
cents per pound. " at all. IN other
words. merino wool growing will
henceforth be improbable. While We
lament these facts. q Is OF some sig
niicsnce that a newspaper like the
Cleveland Leader now begins 10 rec
ognize them. That paper. I'm 1912.
was the OF Daniel Hanna. one
OF the most pronounced and noisiest
OF the so-called PrOEressiycs. Then
Mr. Hanna and his people were AZ Ar.
mageddon. or a. some other place.
They were fighting FOR civil right.
%eousness. and not FOR merino wool
growers. Now they realize that after
all the material needs Of American
industry are quite az important mat.
tiers as their misty ideals OF civil
reighteousness" Standing az Arma.
geddon NAV bo all right. but II docs
not maintain rho American wage or
the American standard ~ living
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-07-15

preparation OF soil will be sent out
by the Agronomy Department as soon
as applications are received and &C
cepted.
Fffth-The farmer must agree TO
send In a report OF the results at the
end OF three months. and then again
the following. summer after the first
harvest.
Sixth-No. applications will be con-
sidered later than August LIST.
IL will be a disappointment IL a
large number OF West Virginia farm.
ers do not take advantage OF. this Of
fer. Alfalfa is a forage crop that is
apparently well fitted for West Vir.
GINA soil and, climatic conditions. and
as a producer II far exceeds In value
any other hay crop that We are able
to grow. The general introduction OF
alfalfa has added enormously to the
farm wealth of many Western States.
and there Is no reason why IL may
not be equally as beneficial in West
Virginia.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-07-15

OF Conklings' peculiar antipathy.
Mr.. Dana smiled and said: That
reminds me Of something which used
10 amuse Edwin NJ. Stanton when
he was secretary of war"
As Mr.. Dana was assistant secre-
tary OF war under Stanton / was GER
tain that the incident he was about
to relate had come under his per
sonal knowledge.
stanton was so tremendously ab.
sorbed in his responsibilities as sec,
rotary OF val that he rarely permitted
himself to see the humorous side OF
life. ! don't know that I v e saw
him smile more than once or twice
But II used TO tickle him immensely
TO see the secretary OF the navy. Gen.
a Welles. and General Halleck,
who was. you know. generalinchiet
OF the United States army from 1861
TO 1864. when they were in conference
"Halleck was an admiration soldier
but OF somewhat sluggish tempera
ment He usually carried a cigar
often half smoked. There was some,
thing about Halleck that went against
the grain OF the secretary Of the navy,
and yet whenever their duties brought
tlth NOktlner halleck inevitably
brushed up against welles usually
with 4 cigar between his fingers. no,
having the slightest idea that he was
enjoying him.
"Welles would draw OF and then
Halleck would approach him again
and rub elbows. II afforded Secretary
stanton intense amusement The ex
preston of annoyance which invaria,
bly, came To Secretary WelIes's face,
and OF which General Halleck was
Unconscious, and the funny way
which Welle' had OF brushing his owl
coat sleeve after he had withdrawn
from Halleck. never failed to amuse
Stanton. One day he came into the
war office laughing and said: Hal
leck has been brushing elbows against
Welles and Welles has been brushing
the imperceptible dust on"
Copyright. 1913. by +. J. Edwards.
All rights reserved.
Tomorrow Mr.. Edwards will tell:
How the Airbrake First Came Into
Being"
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-07-15
GROWING ALFALFA.

The agricultural extension depart.
ment % the college ~ agriculture o.
the State university makes an IN
nouncement % Pho conditions under
which u Vm attempt 10 grow a small
field ~ alfalfa FOR every West virginia
farmer
First-The applicant must own and
operate his ovn farm
second-A plot ~ ground one rod
long and ore rod aide must DO SET
aside IN a vol drained field.
Third-Tto plot must h. situated
where chickens and stock will not
injurs n
Four'h-Tho ground mug, b pioued
deep. puiveri1ed and reduced ~ q nno
Mn Immediately after plowing Then
idd fv"nty hve pounds n limo Work
.he plot frequently IN prevani my
Erovfh ~ veedr Instructions Tor