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The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1913-03-15
"I5ow much was 1t worth. Natalie!

"I5ow much was 1t worth. Natalie!
she asked.
"Oh, without the associations and
the history. and the matchless per
lection of the stones. may be able
to replace it for fifty thousand dol
lars" Natalie replied. That's what
it's insured for"
nearly tainted The amount as
tonished Mrs. Hazard, too, for she
blinked and her mouth dropped open
bit like mine has habit OF doing
but she turned and wrote something.
and when she got up she was mold
ing out to Natalie check for nifty
thousand dollars.
Deposit that in your bank" she
said. IF we find the bracelet you
may return it to me-"
Natalie refused. But when the slip
of paper was held out by distressed
and determined old lady she took 1t,
folded it with long, slim fingers, ana
tore it slowly and gently into bits. The
bits she let futter into nearby
waste basket.
Il couldn't think Of such a thing
she drawled Besides, If l don't find
the bracelet the insurance company
will have to pay for It,"
When the door closed upon Natalie
| and Mrs Hazard l looked at Laura
and Laura looked at me. then my
knees gave way and l sank Into the
chair Natalie had just vacated. The
enormity of the thing flashed upon
me-
What did she mean?" asked. My
lips were dry and my throat felt
queer.
"She didn't mean anything" Laura
| answered. "She is always losing
things"
But a thing 50 valuable" l gasped.
ian heirloom. She lost that on the
balcony, too. and"
"She doesn't know; that's where
she missed It,"
But she said"
ut was rather horrid Of her. too.
suppose she hates to admit she was
careless with a bracelet worth fifty
thousand dollars-without the assocla'
ton and the history, and the match
less perfection of the stones. Mother
believes she lost It, That cheek
amused me- Mother may not be deli
cate, always, but she's most effective
It was one way of closing the matter
so far as we are concerned"
. I got I'D YEARLY The clock on the
mantel was pointing to four. 1t wal
: almost another day.
Il only hope" sighed. your moth
er looked sufficiently into my creden
, tials.'
: Laura caught me suddenly In he
arms and pressed her cheek to mine
II was afraid you'd say that" sh'
} whispered. louie. wouldn't CIV
/ you for fifteen of Natalie. There
that's my answer. Now go get som
, Sleep"
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1913-03-15

to the front door hoping somebody
would catch my meaning.
"Oh. Mrs Hazard would see US II
we could get to her" one OF the
crowd told me. Would you be so
kind as to tell her that time flies and
the afternoon papers won't wait?''
merely tried to push my way
down the steps. for 10 was holding
breakfast
"Oh, l say, Miss Goldman"
Some one actually knew my name
almost took the end of my tongue
off to keep from answering: it's so
natural to answer to ones name
Then | saw the purpose Of it. | was
looking straight into camera,
"Oh, please DON'T" l shrieked. and
ducked my head just as the Click
| sounded.
was choking with wrath-wrath
is the proper woodland l had spoken.
And in the name Of sense what olo
| they want with a snapshot OF me
But the way was clear. Everybody
was looking at the camera man. SO
l grabbed at my hat to keep 1t from
Topping and made dash for liberty,
running just as fast as my tennis Wlno
would let me, with a string of report
ers suddenly coming to their senses
and running after me. 1t must nave
looked funny, especially when at the
corner half of them realized that they
had left the house unguarded, except
for the camera man, who was ham
pered with his paraphernalia, ano
scurried back like so many jack RAD
bits. 1t was a race between the resi-
Of US to the little apartment where
10 was waiting breakfast for me.
was out OF breath when l rushed
in and closed the door. leaving the
reporters on the sidewalk outside
And Of course l began at the wrong
end, and told 10 the reporters were
there and showed them to her before
l told her why; then | had her scarce
to death between an idea that some
thing had come out OF the mine ant
that had killed somebody. before
could get to what it was all about.
Il hope they don't think you tool
th-. bracelet, Loulie." she said. paus
ing with my breakfast in the air
was awfully hungry, too. after m
run.
"Of course they DON'T" l replie
: hurriedly, grabbing the plate be1or
she could take it back. That is, tn
. Hazards don't"
J Il won't have you stay where 20
are going to be worried by any sue
: foolishness," she declared. pushln
: back her own breakfast. Its quit
a dreadful thing you're telling me-"
r II don't think anybody in the fan
}. lily is going to let me be worried
Q and haven't been accused OF an!
o thing" l told her, so eat your breal
}, fast and don't you worry. They nav
9 been awfully decent to me. The
don't like Natalie"
But the son is engaged to her
10 reminded me.
I'm not SO sure" l answered. nv
y never noticed that he gets highly e
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1913-03-15

Yes, I'll remember" He stared in
to my eyes with an expression in his
own that l wasn't exactly able to take
care Of tried to keep my gaze
steady, but faltered and looked
down.
lawfully good of you" he laughed
wanted to whack him. | don't be-
lieve he was ever serious about any
thing.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1913-03-15
copyrisbt 1911, Bobbs- Merrill Company
SYNOPSIS.

Ia Goldman and her sister. Louie. are
III orphans. Their property has been
srenf away with the death OF their ia
tbe3 and they are compelled to cast about
~ some means to earn a living. Lou
~ answers an advertisement of an inva-
IA vi1o wants a companion. She declines
~ position Loulie advertises for a po-
Stion as companion. and Mrs. Hazard
ssoi,es. She offers Loulie a position as
~ "secretary Of frivolous affairs" Her
.hief work is to steer Mrs. Hazards son
Ard daughter in the right matrimonial
ssfh. Loulie talks baseball to Hap Haz-
"A and also gains the confidence Of Lau-
= Hazard. The Due de Trouville Is be-
Heved to be interested in Laura. Mrs.
Gaxard gives a big reception and Louie
meets many people high In the social
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-04-03

ShrriT Ballou does not seem to b.
greatly disturbed over the forthcoming
investiga ton, although he does say
that he is placed in rather a humiliat
ing position after having held office
Tor 80 years without having been plac
ed under fire
Thv aged sheriff is also optimistic
and says: Il have always tried to con-
duet the affairs of my office honestly
and impartialy. | have tried to treat
all men alike and have no qualms Of
consc fence Is TO my record. | welcome
the fullest inquiry
Many friends of the sheriff called up
on him at his office in the county build
ing, TO-DAY. and all seemed to express
the belief that he will emerge from the
investigation with clean skirts.
Ex-AIderman Wilbur g. Oliver. who
has lately written and published ~
great deal through the newspapers
about alleged vice conditions in Bath
is expected to qualify as a deputy
sheriff to succeed John 5. Ballou within
= few days. He will be obliged to fur
aish bond of $4,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-04-03
New Acts Signed
By the Governor.

Governor IIaines. Wednesday, Signed
the following acts:
An act to amend Chapter liz of the
Public Laws of 1911, regulating the sala
Of agricultural seeds. commercial feed
ing stuffs. commercial fertilizers. drug
foods fungicides and Insecticides. by
amending Section thereof and by add
ing two new sections thereto.
An act to amend Section Of Chapter
93 of the Revised Statutes. as amended,
relating to the mortgages of personal
An act to amend Section of Chapter
81 of the Revised Statutes. amended.
relating to marriage and the registration
of vital statistics
An act relating To the disbursement OF
appropriations to Institutions receiving
An act to create the office of assistant
attorney general
An act to establish board Of state
park commissioners and to define its
powers and duties.
An act relating to municipal elections
in the town of Eden.
An act to appropriate moneys for the
expenditures of government for the year
1913.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-04-03

from his original message on this sub
iect, understanding the word ''informed
in the following; Il state Il am IN
FORMED that the so-called prohibit
tory law is fairly well enforced in II
counties of the STATE but IN
the cities of 1T least five counties it Is
not fairlg or honestly enforced by the
sherifs OF those counties and the dep
uties under them. "
Regarding the omitted county the
Governor was frank, He stated that he
had been Uniformed by WORD of mouth
chat The so-e4lied prohibitory law was
not fairly enforced in the city Of Bath
and said that he was promised a list
% witnesses with atiidaNits to what
they Wouid swear to concerning con-
ditions tasrc. He declared, however,
that the Is, had not been furnished
and lh-t pc would not make such in
dictGleut uren Hearsay testimony. or
i. least. chat which Was not backed by
the names of witnesses, who would teS-
rily to certain THUGS of Il positive ma
tura with reference to the matter,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-04-03

are not to send delegates TO the Federal
council; as an Organization We are not
a constituent member of the Federal
Council. But we are reckoned, and may
50 regard ourselves. az an expression of
The main object for which that great
Federal Council exists; we are com
posed of denominations. as is the coun-
ell. but of denominations within the ter
ritory of a single state The questions
which come before us for consideration
and the problems with which we deal
are not those of nationwide significance.
but pertain solely 10 the state in which
we live. nder the supervision and care
of this newly appointed Commission of
the Federal Council we may expect IN
the near future invitations To cooperate.
in conference ana council at least, with
other similar organizations III the eoan-
try
During the past year, Rev. Charles
Harbutt, as a representative of the In
terdenomnational Commission, attended
a conference of New England Fedora
tions in Boston, to consider problems of
the rural church and community. Last
December, it was the privilege of Your
secretary to attend a conference Of fed
erations, held in Chicago. in connection
with the meeting Of the Federal Council
Of Churches
Your executive committee ut it's SEES
sion in May, following a recommends
ton from the Congregational Confer
enee of the State, appointed a committee
of which Rev. Charles Harbutt is chair
man to nf4kt-a survey of social and re-
igious conditions in one of the coun-
ties of the State. with the expectation
later of making similar surveys in the
other counties. This meeting. TODAY.
WIS delayed from the latter part of
February To this time. i'm order TO al
low thdt committee time to complete its
work in Kennebec county. the first UNI
dertallen. The task. however. has been
larger than was anticipated, and The
report of the committee is not yet ready
for presentation.
The evening session was held at
80 to which the public was invited
and the church was well filled with an
interested audience. President HYDE
Tpresided, and the address OF the even
ing was delivered by Rev Charles NJ
Woodman. pastor of the Friends
.church, in Portland, and was full of
. interest To. those present Music for
the evening was furnished by the
Trinity Quartet of Augusta
1t was announced that meeting
will be held in Augusta, on som date
following May $. On call of the presi-
dent, to hear report Of the commit
tee on the survey of social and re-
ligious conditions in Kcnnebec county.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-04-03

to the last justice on the supreme
bench
He attributed the notification of
the liquor law to the Republican par
~, because that party has been in
power longer than the Democratic"
Rep. Smith took issue with him on
the suggestion concerning the justices
of the supreme court. saying that no
other man could have the temerity to
suggest in public that the judges of
that great tribunal ought to be hailed
before the bar of this Legislature be-
cause a trial of certain sheriffs had
been asked. Mr. Smith wanted the
investigation to include every officer
remiss in the performance of his
duty. and said that he was willing to
stay all summer if publication of tn
State demanded ii.
Rep. NeWbert protested that he had
made no charge against the justices
of the supreme court but believed the
investigation might logically lead
there He said, This suggestion wa
made to me in church, last Sunday
by prominent Republican"
The report of the committee was
then adopted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-04-03
Deafness Cannot Be Cured

by local applications, as they cannot
reach the diseased portion of the ear
There is only one way to cure deafness,
and that is by constitutional remedies
Deafness is caused by an inflamed eondi.
ton of the mucous lining of the .usta;
chan Tube. When this tube is inilamea
YOU have rumbing sound or imperfect
hearing. and when it is entirely closed
Deafness is the result, and unless the m
tube restored to its normal condition,
hearing will be destroyed forever nine
cases out of ten are caused by Catarrh'
which is nothing but an ntamed cohai-
ton of the mucous surfaces.
We will give one Hundred Dollars for
any case of Deafness lcaused by catarrhi
that cannot be cured by Halls catarrh
Cure Send for circulars, free.
+. j. CHENEY & CO, Toledo. ONO.
Sold by Druggists. a5c.
Take 4Ialts Family Pills for constipa-
tom
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-04-03
SIDN

WEST-Mrs. Marccllus Baisden.
who has been very i'll, is gaining.
Cecil Loxejoy, who has had Il Sc
we're attack of bronchitis, is improv-
ing.
Alex Mills, who has been confined to
the house fer several days with grip
is much improved. At this writing,
five of the Mills family are sick with
grip colds.
Alton Erskine, who has beeen visit
ing his parents. Mr. and Mrs James
Erskine. left. SATURDAY, To visit friends
in plymouth. Me.
Will Erskine is working for his
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-04-03
BalI0u Prepared
For Investigation.

Bath. Me- April tspeciaD.-Ar
Engagements are Icing made for the
forthcoming trial Of Sheriff John W.
railou Of Sasadahoc county before the
Maine Legislature next Friday, under
impeachment proceedings. Sheriff Bal
lou. who has held office for 80 years
and who is now so years of age, will be
defended BY Judge Frank l.. Staples
9s counsel. While Edward G. Plummer
of this city has accepted appointment
as special assistant attorney general
Cor the securing and preparing of evil
dence to be presented in the prosecu-
ton Of the case.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-04-03
FAVOR RETURNS TO WEST.
Chicago Alumni of Uni. of Mich. Favor
Western Athletics.

Chicago. April 1.-THE Chicago Alumni
Association of the University of Miehi-
gan at its 25bh anniversary dinner, last
night, went on record in favor of the
return of Michigan TO Western athletics.
The resolution which instructs Off
Gals of the association to secure ia
vorable action by the board of regents
in regard to faculty control of athlstics,
which is the chief point of difference
with the Big Nine" conference, was
adopted but number of votes were cast
against it.
According to Jehn d. Hibbard, alumni
member Ecf thee Michigan board of CON
troll. all that remains for formal adinis-
sion Ia the zconference is action by the
regents ii, changing the complexion of
the council which controls athletics.
This action. he said, probably will be
taken Within the next two months and
at the June meeting of the Western
conference, everything will be ready
for the re-entrance of Michigan into
Western athletics.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-04-03
CUBlST EXHIBITION INDECENT.
Charges Made Against Art Display at
Chicago.

Chicago, April Charges that the III
tefnational. exhibition of cubist and fu-
turist pictures now being displayed here
at the Art Institution contains many in
decent cauVasses and pictures VIII he
investigated at once by the Illinois Leg
islature white Slave" commission.
Lieut. Gov Barratt OHara sent an IN
vestigator to look over the pictures after
he had received many complaints or the
character of the show. I'VE are not CON
demnins the International exhibition
without an impartial investigation, said
the lieutenant governor. today. Il have
received many complaints. however, and
we owe it 10 the public that the sub
ject should be looked into thoroughly
The investigator reported that "A num-
Der of the pictures were Immoral and
suggestive. Senators Woodward and
Beall of the commission will visit tine
exhibition, today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-04-03

tlUnllitittu l4bill : ~ 49,
the Maine insane hospital to liqudate
a deficiency III certain accounts. His
amendment cur down the amount from
S3eaS.12 to 5f%e4. IS, and the resolve as
amended was passed TO lie engrossed.
The report OF the judiciary commit
tee ought not to pass Nm the act 10
provide Tor better supervision OF Ger
tain charitable institutions was ae-
ccpted on motion Of Mr. If7mble Of
Calais.
The amenalr,n to the act relating
to school holidays was' presented by
Mr.. DescoteauX Of Biddsford but Was
defeated. This.<mcndmen would make
New Years Gay a legal hottaS. 1t was
opposed by representative Bowler of
Bethel and COOK Of Nassalboro
Afser the rejection of two Souate
amendments thr act to reguat" the
business Of dealing of securities was
given its first reading.
on motion of Mir. Sanborn the re
solve in favor of the Children Hos9i-
tai IN Portland was passed 10 be eli
crossed.
Nj. PEACOCK Of Readtield succeeded
in substituting the bill relating to the
oxtirpation Of contagious diseases
among cattle horses. sheep and swine
For the report Of the committee ON as
riculture fought not To pass TINS
act would require pure blood cattle 70
undergo the tuberculin test one year
ar less before being exhibited at the
State fairs.
Rep. Irving Of Caribou was granted
,lnanimous consent to introduce out OF
order bin empowering the county 81
Aroostook to submit to its people the
question of that county BUYING pre-
ferrAd stool! of the Eastern Maine
Railway Co. to aid in Che building Of
. lailroad The rules were suspende1
and the bill passed u be engrossed,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-04-03
Another Appeal to Citizens
For Western Flood Sufferers

The foregoing telegram was received,
Wejne sday evening, and tells its own
story OF the awful condition in The
Middle West
Lest my letter published in til"
Journal last Menday, may have es-
cap"d attention. / hereby repeat that
the First National Bank of this city
Viii receive contributions and viii for
ward tn same promptly to the proper
authorities
zine * emo bee journal has also kind
" offered to publish a daily list Of CON
tributors to this fund,
f. L. NEWBERT.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-04-03
After Evidence
Against Ballou

Bath. Ne. April 2.-(speciaD. Accord
ing TO an announcement here. today, Id
ward G Plummer has been appointed as
sistant attorney general for the specific
purpose of prosecuting and securing evil
dence against John Ballou. sheriff OF
this county.
Mr. Plummer is understood to be at
work in this connection, gathering evi-
dence Much Of this it is believed, will
be furnished by the letters of Wilbur {.
Oliver. Republican candidate for mayor
of Bath in the last municipal campaign.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-04-03
DAYTON. Ohio. April >. 1871

DAYTON, Ohio, April >, 1913.
The Mayer Of Augusta, Maine
SijdatIon IN Da yton appalling. Finan-
cial nelp urgently needed at once .
feed and clptEe md re-cstahlish our
people in their homes. Thousands Of
homes have been entirely destroyed.
Sanitary problem vary serious and VIII
Involve great expense. We are com
PEELED TO feed the entire population, as
the supplies of .opr a1cal srocers are
!. practically exhaustfa. send remit
tanees tn ". F Bippgs. secretary
strca aurer Dayton Cit!zcGsf Relief com
mittee
J0HN Fl. Z. xEyERsON.
Chairman Of Dayton eftissens' Relief
Committee
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-04-03
New Nominations
By the Governor,

The following nominations were an
rounoed. Wednesday, b. Governor
Iaines:
Noraries Public-Charles d, bennett
Bangor: Charles T.. Cobb, Gorham;
Thomas j. Lynch, Augusta: Charles D.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-04-03
AUGUSTA LOCALS.

Don't forget the supper given by the
Friendly League, this Thursday
evening, at o'clock. in odd Fellows
hall for the benefit of the Tubercule
sis League of Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-04-03

The timely discovery OF small blaze
on the Kennebec bridge about $50.
Wednesday evening, by officer McCaus-
land. again saved that structure from
being badly damaged y cigarette stub
was the cause and when discovered the
fire was eating its way into the plank
ing of the sidewalk.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-04-03
Children Ory
FOR flsTcHER'S
. a . r = RIA
Where the Trouble Starts.

A great many human ills start with
disorders of the stomach Take Cham
berlains Tablets and keep your stomach
healthy and digestion good and yoii vii!
avoid no end of misery Sold every
where, % cents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-04-03
Children Cry
FOR ElETcHER'S
c. STo RIA
The Up to- Date Woman.

The woman of today who has good
health good temper. good sense, bright
eyes and a lovely complexion, the result
of correct living and good digestion. wins
the admiration of the world. If your d.
gestion Is faulty Chamberlains Tablets
will correct it. Sold by all dealers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-04-03

r EFT the greatest athlete have dyspepsia and his
\ strength will soon fail Ores stamina-force-
- fulIness and strength of mind or muscle
depend upon the blood, and the blood in turn
requires healthy stomach, for the stomach is the
laboratory where the food is dgested and such ele-
ments are taken up-or assimilated-w make
blood In consequence all the organs Of the body
such as heart, lungs, liver and kidneys, as we'll az
the nervous system feel the bad effect if the stom
ach is deranged
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-04-03
Shouldn't Stop with Six.

He then took up the scope of the
question averring there could be no
stopping with the six men mentioned
if the matter were carried through to
its logical conclusion. He felt it ought
even to go through every county. the
police courts, superior courts and even