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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-15
MASSACHUSETTS.
'ohn Wingate Weeks of Newton Elect
ed Senator to the Legislature.

Boston. Jan. 1.-THE Legislature,
today, chose Congressman John Win
rate Weeks of Newton, a graduate Of
ne Naval Academy. the successor of
Winthrop Murray Crane as the junior
'enator from Massachusetts
Congressman Weeks polled the full
tepublican strength in the Senate and
'btained all but five of the party
fotes in the House. The Democratic
opposition was split up among 16
andidates. The vote in the Senate
vas: John w. Weeks, 26; Sherman l..
Vhipple, CD, Il; John A. Kelliher,
d., !; Jos. c. Pellitier. CD, !.
In the House 1874 out of 240 members
1oted for Weeks SO supported Whip
ole the five Progressives voted for
John Graham Brooks of Cambridge
while % Democrats, who bolted yes
terdays caucus divided their votes
among 13 well-known party leaders.
One Republican voted for Curtis
Guild and another for Ro bert Luce.
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ment they receive. Mr.. Fernald has
a large circle of friends from the rural
sections, who gladly welcome him
back at the old stand.
H. G. Dickey leaves Tuesday morn
ing for Augusta as juror at the SUI
perior court
Miss Iva Howe of Cony High Seheoi.
Augusta, passed Sunday at her home.
EAST-Friday was an enjoyable day to
all interested in educational movements
and it was a busy day as well. The
Teachers Reading Circle met at the VIII
lage schoolhouse in the forenoon, and in
the afternoon the Friends church was
open to all who cared to hear school
, work and school problems discussed.
ilenn w. Starkey, superintendent OF
chools for unorganized townships, was
he first speaker and the theme of his
address, was 1.-THE Progressive School.
Mr. Starkey believed the reading circle
IF great help because it offered to every
teacher present the opportunity of dis
,ussion on all qustions considered. He
is a firm believer in the schools of today
as compared with the school OF 30 Years
ago and has no sympathy with the oral
nary criticism that the schools are less
efficient than formerly but believes that
standards are changing and that people
expect more. I'VE teach too many in
L consequential Details" said Mr.. Starkey'
"and in order to introduce new subjects
that are demanded We must eliminate a
few of them In short, the school of the
future will occupy itself far less with
| teaching the what, infinitely more with
l the how and the why,
| DR.. Robert J. Alley, president of the Uni
| versity of Maine, was then introduced
| and in his speech emphasized the i'm
portance of more attention to the individ
| ual in school work; to discover the in
/ terests, peculiarites, strong points ano
weak points of the child and develoI
them. DIR. Alley believes that the ex
/ traordinarily bright child should be giver
/ special attention as well as the dullart
| and thinks that the abnormally brigh
/ child has been neglected because of thf
| Withholding of individual attention ant
help. 1t is also very necessary tina
| teachers and pupils should be on bette
terms and join in a eomradery with eacl
other. DIR. Alley also related several in
| cidents of interest to his hearers. Fol
/ lowing the speaking a question box was
| opened and the questions and answers
were of interest and profit to ALL
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-15

ural parade was, today, made public
by Major General Wood, grand mar
shall The first division will be com
manded by Gen. w. w. Withesspoon
u. S. A, consisting of representatives
of the army, navy and marine corps
including the corps of cadets at West
Point and midshipmen at Annapolis
Gen. Albert Mills, Z. S. A., will COM
mand the second division, consisting
of organized militia and cadets from
schools and colleges.
The marshal Off the third division,
consisting of veteran and patriotic So
cieties and organizations, including
the Grand Army of the Republic and
Spanish War Veterans. has not Yet
been selected. Robert n. Parker will
command the fourth division. consist
ing of civic organizations clubs and
societies. A thousand Princeton Uni
Versity students and a big delegation
from the Woodrow Wilson College
Mems League in New York will
march in the parade, according to
Joseph r. Truesdale of New York,
secretary of the League. who today,
conferred with inaugural officials.
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A supper was served in the vestry OF
the church. the proceeds of which were
to belong to the treasury of the library
association. In the evening the meeting
was under the auspices of that body
Rev l.. G. March was chairman of the
meeting and called upon Everett Coombs
to state the purpose of the association as
to the securing of a library building.
Glenn w. Starkey was also called upon
and expressed his appreciation of the
movement. Mr.. March then introduced
DR. Robert ], Alley as the speaker of the
evening. DR.. Alley spoke of the great in
fluence Of books both good and bad ana
related Incidents in support of his state
ment He stated that We are living IN
an age largely dominated by intellect and
all contests are largely contests in the
intellectual realm. Modern methods were
compared to those of the past showing
the dominance of intellect in the former
over physical superiority in the latter.
DR.. Alley spoke of scientific agriculture
and how il had been hindered by the
s!owness of the giving up of the old for
the new, and talked quite at length about
obedience to law as relating to agrieul-
ture, cooking. etc. DR.. Alley was given
undivided attention during his talk which
was greatly enjoyed by all present. a
quartet furnished music for the evening.
NORTH-The officers of Kennebee
Lodge. No. 12I, /. O. o. T., for the en-
suing year were installed. Tuesday eve
ming, jan I, by d. d. G. NJ. II. J.
Toward and his staff Of officers Of
q r1pa zinc
supper and smoke talk followed
The following are the officers installed:
n. c.. Elton r. Aver; V. e., G.. H.
Krowlton: conductor, r. G.. Aver: Sec,
L. A. Gilbert; Treas, l.. j. Arey;
chaplain, II. D. b. Aver: r. S. n. g.,
W. B. Crosby; l.. S. N. G., l.. l. Rob
bins r. s. V. G., NJ. A. Rollins.
4 large barn owned by Alonzo Priest
known as the Gardiner barn. was
blown down, during the recent wind.
The funeral of the late Oscar Abbott
was held, at his late residence, Friday,
and was attended by a large number
of neighbors and friends. The burial
was at East Vassalhoro. Rev, l.. O.
March conducted the services.
| Rev. w. F Berry. who has been i'll
with neuritis, is slowly improving. lie
| is able to be out en- crutches.
! William Morrow, former resident
of this town, died, last week, at his
home in Fairfield, from paralysis.
CROSS HILL-Mr. and Mrs. Arson
| Perley of Portland are visiting at F.
| f. Perley's.
J Harold Casey of Windsor WAS on the
hill, Saturday evening.
Linn Sabins of South China was on
the hill Sunday.
Miss Gladys Briggs passed Sunday
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John
Briggs.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dan True of Windsor
I who nave been visiting their daughter
Mrs r r. perley, have returned home
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-15
The Real Cause OF
Most Bad Compilations
fFrom Family Physician3


TITS a stern fact that no truly beau-
ffsnl COMPLEXION ever came out of Jars
or bottles. and the longer one uses cos
metics the worse the complexion, be-
comes. Skin, 20 be healthy. must
breathe 1t also must expel through
the pores. its share of the body eHete
material Creams and powders clog
the pores. interfering both with eilml-
nation and breathing If more women
understood this. there would be FEWER
solf-ruined compilations. II they Wouhu
use ordinary mereolized WAX instead
of cosmetics, they would have natural
healthy compilations. This remarkable
substance actually absorbs bad SKIN,
also pnciogging the pores. Result; Inc
fresher. younger under-skin is per
raitted to breathe and to show itself.
An exquisite new complexion gradual
~ peeps out, one free from any ap-
pearance of artifciality. Get an ounce
of mercolized wax at your druggist
and try it. Apply nightly Ike cola
cream, for a week or so, washing II OF
mornings.
To eradicate wrinkles, here's a mar
yeJousiy effective treatment which al
so acts naturally and harmlesslH Dis
solve OF. powdered saxolite IN IL p''
witch hazel and use as a wash.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-15
Detectives Fight Detectives at
New York to Serve a Subpoena

New York, Jan 14.-Detectives from
police headquarters fought detectives,
from District Attorney Whitman's Of
flee in the criminal courts building, to-
day, in an effort to serve George \.
Sipp, with a subpoena issued by Police
Commissioner Waldo. Sipp. formerly.
keeper of a disorderly resort, finally
made his way under heavy guard from
the district attorneys Office to TIE
grand jury room to testify in the vic3
investigation. His disclosures, no
boosted, would result in the dismissal
from tie police force of an inspector
and q captain.
The courts probably will have to de-
eide whether sipp was served with a
subpoena. 1t was thrust through the
iron cage of an elevator, which he
had entered and fell to the floor. Dur
ing the few minutes preceding his en-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-15
Dyer's Valley Grange.

Overs Valley Grange, North New
castle, as is the usual custom in win
ter, met for an all-day meeting, Jan.
II. The forenoon session was spent
in disposing of the regular business.
The dinner, as usual, was a good one
The afternoon session was public. G.
M. White of Bowdoinham, county
deputy for Sagadahoc county. in
stalled the officers elect for the com
ing year. The work was done in a
pleasing way, and was carried out in
the same manner as in the State
Grange. He was ably assisted by
Brother and Sister futile of the home
Grange, and Brother and Sister Mari
| from Sheepscot Valley After the
work of installing was completed. the
lecturer carried out a short program.
Mrs. NJ, Viola True gave solo, which
| was encored. Miss Ella Campbell
/ favored them with a reading in her
usual pleasing way, and Rev. A. q.
Llttefield gave a solo, which was also
encored. Little II. Velma Jewett was
called upon for q recitation, which she
gave. The address by Deputy White
was listened to with much interest
The next all-day meeting of this
Grange will be held, Friday. Feb. 7
and I'll. Iva Jewett, the lecturer. will
be assisted in making up the progra n
by Sister Jones and Brother Little
field.
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trance into the elevator the opposing
detective forces attacked each other
in flying wedges. in phalanzes and man
to man. Five hundred persons wit
messed the battle. After Sipp had tes-
titled he was rushed in the center OF
a swarm OF detectives to waiting au-
tomo5ile and whisked away. District
Attorney Whitman announced that he
had detailed two of the strongest men
at his disposal to remain with him day
and night and protect him. The sub
poena which Commissioner Waldo's
men may or may not have served. sum
moned him to appear, Friday, AT the
trial of Eugene Fox. q policeman, be
fore Commissioner Waldo on charges
arising frcm the graft investigation.
incidentally Fox was indicted, this
afternoon, by the grand jury which
Sipp had so much difficulty in reaching,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-15
"SYRUP OF FIGS" FOR INDIGESTION,
BILIOUSNESS AND CONSTIPATION.

Primitive folks did not need laXa-
tives. They lived outdoors. ate plenty
of fruit. ani all of their food was
coarse. We modern people are differ
emf. We exercise too little, eat little
fruit, and our food is too fine-too rich.
We simply can't have our ten
yards of bowels clogsed up, liver
choked with sour bile and stomach
full OF foul effete matter and feel we'll
It means that the food and waste re-
tanned in the stomach and thirty feet
of bowels ferments-decays The de-
cay creates poisons, gases and acids,
and those poisons are sucked into the
blood through the very ducts intended
to suck in the nutriment, Then We
have sick headache. become dull, bill
ious, tongue coated, nervous, meals
don't digest, and we feel miserable all
over. So we must make orr choice.
We must live like primitive folks,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-15

framed in any spirit of party passion.
nor of political expediency'' but a def
milton of Democracy's stand upon the
Constitution Of the State.
Mr.. Newbert then read Section II
of Article " of the Constitution OF
Maine, which is,
NO member of Congress nor person
holding any office under the United
States post Officers excepted, nor Of
flee of profit under this State. justices
of the peace, notaries public, coroners
and officers of the militia excepted,
shall have n seat in either house dur
{ ing his being such member of Congress,
or his continuing in such Office
He averred the term "post-officers'
to be archaic, relating to the officers
of military posts whom our forefath-
ers were glad to have in their coun-
ellis. He submitted that the constitu-
ton of Maine disqualifies the member
holding amy Office under the United
States, be he postmaster, customs col
Hector or any other federal official"
and that the House could not by its
will. disqualify.
On request of Mr. Newbert, the
Speaker then asked the members un-
der diiestion II they were postmasters
at the present time. Each answered
in the affirmative, Mr. Mitchell adding
the reformation that his resignation as
a postmas ter was on the way to
Washington.
MIR Newbert. declaring this sufficient
evidence for the case at hand, said
1T comes down to the simple basis:
Are these men disqualified today by
our Constitution. or not 1t is not &
question of whether these men have Il
right to vote for Senator. but have
they right to sit in the House and
to take part in the proceedings Of the
House? There is no case that demands
hearing. At II O'Clock. this House
will take up a high duty. No higher is
10 be performed IN our deliberations
this winter. | submit that this discus
sion is well and timely. We should
determine if these three honorable gen
tiernen are entitled TO seats or are they
disqualified by our Constitution. | take
it no gentleman of Maine would &c to
Washington for the fun term of six
years by the vote of one man whose
own evidence today shows he is dis
qualified
Questions Newbert's Light"
George H. Smith of Presque Isle
stated his opinion that it was very
singular that these three men have
been permitted TO take part in the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-15
VASSAL BORO.

SOUTH-Miss Mabel Sabin, who
has employment in Augusta, passed
Sunday with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. NJ. l.. Sabn.
Mr. Wings men were packing APP
pies at NJ. l.. Brann's the first of the
week.
Many are suffering from effects of
lad colds at this writing.
The many friends of Charles w
Crowell of Weber pond, will be sorr.
to hear of his recent illness.
Mahlon Brann recently slaughtered
and sold at East Vassalboro three very
nice spring pigs, the combined weight
being $50 pounds.
DR.. Hardy of North Vassalboro was
a caller in this place Saturday.
Ralph Miller, who has been in the
woods for several weeks is at home
suffering with a sprained wrist.
r. j. Stone and j. NJ. Smart are
hauling cord wood to the Augusta
markets. =.
NJ. L. sabin passed Sunday at Gross
Hill.
NJ. E. Brann. returned Monday
, morning from a short visit will
friends in Augusta.
| The sleighing being the best of ths
season, many improved it by makins
business trips to the Capital city
Friday, but the fog and rain of Satur'
day night and Sunday has again lefi
the roads in very icy condition.
Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Dickey ATTENDED
the all day session Of Cushnoc Grange
Thursday
Several of the neighbors passed :
very pleasant evening with Mr.. ant
Mrs. Arthur Taber and family re
Gently.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Clark of River
side passed Sunday with Mrs. Clark
mother. Mrs. Saloma Clark.
Fl, q. Dickey was hauling straw I
Augusta Saturday.
4 The public is greatly pleased t
note the increase in business at tn
so called Savage Stable" under tn
efficient management of Ben
Fernald, and also the courteous treat
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-15
Jack Johnson, En- Route to
Canada, Stopped by Officers.

Battle Creek. Mich, Jan. 14.-Jaek
Johnson, who. while en- route for To-
ronto, was taken from a train here,
this morning, at the request of Unit
ed States officials, left for Chicago
today, accompanied by his wife and
other members of his party. The
pugilist was in charge of Bert j
Meyers, a federal officer.
Johnson said he did no wish to VIC
late any of the terms of the bono
insuring his appearance in the Unit
ed States district court and simply
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-15
To The Babies Born Under
EngIand's New Law.
Wealthy Of England Take Up
Latest Fad Of Giving.
Maternity Benefits from New Law.
First Baby ehristened Georglana.

London, Jan. l4.-For several days
many babies born in England will
bring their parents all sorts of val
liable prizes in addition to the ma
ternity benefits of the new national
insurance act. which took effect, yes
terday. The idea has so caught the
public that many wealthy people are
giving silver cups, spoons and money
to the first babies born in various dis
tricts under the new act. The first
mother to become entitled to the ma
ternity benefit of 80 shilings was Mrs.
Amy Goulding, the wife of a painter,
who gave birth to girl one minute
past midnight. She was christened
Georgiana as a compliment To Lord
Chancellor Lloyd George. Another in
surance baby has been christened
Lloyd George Churchill.
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RICHMOND.

Mrs. Harry Hartshorn of Portland, ls
spending a few weeks with her grand
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Tarr a
The Y O. p. Dancing Club held its
regular weekly dance at Curtis haIls.
Tuesday evening. Each member va
allowed to invite a couple outside
club.
The r. A. C. Club has arrangea2
basketball game with the B1WaoH
Athletic Club. Thursday exell1s1
ing arranged for tlte sans ffl1
tween the r. A. c. and A. t4t143 81 81 <.
The funeral Of the lsfes n We IS. " r " IL
Parsons. who died. last Ffidays2s4 SE
home of her step-daAghter; Mrs 81
home on Kimball street, Monday N
noon, Rev. s. A. Evans OF the Freef&&&p-
list church officiating Burial W&A III
'"f Dr. i's Alfred Mitchell Of brunswick.
brated her birthdey. Monday Many px
her friends called during the day me
received a Post Card shower.
Chester Marston and Russell Carter
Of Gardiners were IN town, Tuesday. o.,
husin esss connected with the Central
WiI1iam Sion has hasfaAa motor in
stalled In his store to manufacture ice
The First National Bank of Rich
mond. held its annual stockholders
meeting, Tuesday evening, at the bank.
The following officers and directors
were appointed: Pres, Noble Maxwell,
cashier, Joseph Odlorne; directors, No
bile Maxwell r. j. Southland, Mrs. II.
Southard, Joseph Odiorne,
The Ladies' Aid of the Methodist
church. at the last meeting, elected the
following officers: Pres, Mrs. IL. Il.
Main: Vice Pres, Mrs. Mary j. Stantial;
Sec, Mrs. Thaddeus Carde; Treas, Mrs.
s. +. Terrell.
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else we must take artificial means to
move tie excess bile and waste matter
on and out OF the system.
The safest most harmless and effec-
tive stomach, liver and bowel cleanser
and regulator for men. women and
children--is delicious syrup of Figs,
which doesn't irritate, grippe or weak
en-. Its effect is the effect of fruits. 1t
is composed entirely of luscious figs,
SIENNA and aromatics Don't think you
are dragging yourself. Syrup of
Figs can be constantly used without
harm.
Ask yoar druggist for Syrup of
Figs and Elixir Of Senna," and see ON
the label that ii is prepared by The
California Fig Syrup Company. This is
the only genuinc-the old reliable. Re
fuse with contempt, the so-caled Fig
Syrap mutations sometimes offered
to deceive you.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-15

Within ten minutes after an applica-
ton Of Danderine You cannot find a
single trace of Dandruff or a loose or
falling hair and your scalp will not
itch, but what will please you most
will be after a few weeks use when
you will actually see new hair. fine and
downy at first-yes-but really new
hair-srowing all over the scalp.
A little Danderine will immediately
double the beauty of your hair. No
difference how dull. faded, brittle and
scraggy. just moisten a cloth with
Danderine and carefully draw 1t
through your hair. taking one small
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-15

lean claimants allege that the line
cannot claim this limitation because
it was itself responsible for the loss of
life by reason of personal negligence.
If their assertion N this respect is
sustained, the claimants will recover
full damages.
But even if this claim is not upheld
the contention of A. l.. Brougham,
representing 200 claimants that the
White Star Lines liability can only be
limited by the provisions of the Brit.
ish law, which would compel the COM
pany to pay total damages of about
100000.
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Lawyers Battle for SlO,OOO,OOO
Damages for Loss of Life and
Property on Steamer Titanic.

New York, Jan. FIFTY lawyers,
who hope to obtain for their clients
more than $10,000,000 damages, for
loss of life and property on the steam
er Titanic. were arrayed against at
torneys for the White Star Line i'll
the United States district court, today
the - ira ON # the time limit set
h% the QUIT Sor Sling suits. The linn
i. was NtSnded 10 Feb. IL.
Tie" White S'Cr Line contends that
- ,Aure liability is limited under the
| nited States statutes to less than
500, 000-the value of recovered
wreckage and passage money. Amer
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BOW DOINHAM.

George S. Andrews, one of the towns
est-known residents, died, Monday
ieht, from paralysis, having suffered u
hook that noon. His age was 6s years.
widow, two daughters and a son sur
i've Mrs. Hollis Doggett of Mattapan.
lass, and Miss Hattie O. Andrews OF
'owdoinham. and Randall Andrews oe
'oston The funeral will be held, Thurs
'ay Mr.. Andrews had for over 10 years
cen employed by the Maine Central, for
ears being section foreman.
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IN THE HOUSE.


Resumed debate on postoffice appropria-
ion bill
Army appropriation bill, carrying $685.
}0lf7, was reported.
Metal schedule tariff revision hearing
vas continued before ways and means
ommittee.
Festns ]. Wade told banking and cur
eney committee country never could
ave sound monetary system without
central bank
Chairman Pujo of Money trust COM
nlttee announced her hoped to conclude
earrings this week.
Interstate commerce committee an
bounced program of hearing on interstate
commerce matters.
Passed postoffiee appropriation bill car
wing S27S 4S9,7S1.
Adjourned at $50 until II O'Clock
Wednesday,
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LOTS OF BEAUTIFUL, GLOSSY HAIR,
NO DaNDRUFF--25 Cent "DANDER|NE"
Hair coming o? dry bre thin your scalp ches and full
Of dandruff..Use "DanderIne."

strand at a time. Fhc effect is amaz-
ng-your hair will be light, fluffy and
wavy and have an appearance of
abundance: an incompatible hlstre,
softness and luxuriance the beauty and
simmer of true hair health.
Get n % cent bottle of KnoWlton's
Danderine from any drug store or tot
let counter, and prove to yourself to-
night-now-thaty your hair is as pref
~ and soft as any-that it has been
neglected or injured by careless treat
ment-that's all--you surely can have
beautiful hair and lots of it if YOU Will
Just try a little Danderine.