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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-03


1t is probable that many people in
the city Wednesday had some kind
of an April 1st put over on them.
OF course some of the jokes were of
little consequence while others played
quite prominent part. Probably ore
of the best heard of was played on
one of the employees in the mailing
department of the Augusta postefIlce.
Late Wednesday afternoon gentle
man employed at the W. II. Gannett
publishing house who is a great friend
of the victim Of the joke, sent him
over very appropriate gift, AID aD-
pointed Frank Murphy, another M
ploye at the postofiice 10 rla,se stha
presentation speech. Mr. ----- ---1s
ted that the gift was TO he preseat 2 :
him as a token of esteem FIR ria lon
efficient service from his brother era
ployes. All work was suspended 2oe
short time and everybody gatherN /
in a small group Mr.. Murphy al NIB
ed to the platform and in q speech tina.
it is doubtful if Daniel Webster ever
surpassed presented the gift. Nil
appeared very sober and looked as
though he was a bit touched during
the proceedings. When the gift Yves
handed him and he opened the pack
age it was found to contain a wind
blowing machine. Blow with all your
might and small hand flew round
a circular arrangement registering the
number of pounds Of hot air. The re-
cipient of the gift took it in a good
natured way and in few well chos-
en- words thanked the donors for their
thoughtfulness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-03

Augusta dog owners will do we'll to
remember that April is the month on
which the annual dog tax becomes
due and that if this is not prompt
ly paid in accordance with 'the pro-
visions of the law, and also If the
dog is not registered and decorated
with collar properly inscribed, the
life of the dog is very apt to be for
feited and the owner called upon to
come across with some of his hard
earned coin for not complying with
the law. The law referred to is Chap
ter 222 of the Public Laws of 1909, Sec
ton of which provides that every
owner or keeper, on the first day of
April. of dog more than four
months old, shall annually before April
10, cause it to be registered, num-
bered, described and licensed for one
year, commencing the first day of April,
and also wear a collar around it's
neck, bearing the owners name and
it's registered number. The license fee
for a male dog or a female dog in
capable Of producing young. is s1.15,
and for a female dog capable of pro-
ducing young is, s5.15. The law fur
Their provides that whoever keeps a
dog contrary to the provisions of that
act shall forfeit ten dollars, five of
which shall be paid to the complain
ant and five to the treasurer of the
city or town in which the dog is kept,
and in addition thereto shall pay the
costs of prosecution. The number of
dogs on which licenses were paid last
year was about 450, the percentage OF
collection being larger than for num-
Der of years, and it is the intention
of the authorities to make the collec-
ton this year even more thorough.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-03
MT. VERNON.

prominent feature of the recent
annual town meeting in Mt. Vernon
was a very interesting discussion on
the subject of good roads, and par
ticularly the need of a stone crusher
for providing material for surfacing
the roads. 1t seems to be generally
understood that there is not gravel
enough in this town suitable for road
building, to make it practical to try
to use it. What is commonly spoken
of as rotten LEDGE has been used to
some extent for surfacing, but this Is
a poor substitute for gravel or crushed
rock. A gravel to be useful for this
purpose should be as good an imita-
ton of crushed rock as possible. Rot
ten stone soon powders up under the
influence of traffic. and then it is no
better than any other dust or mud.
The schools in town began the
spring term last Monday, after a
months vacation.
The State wide Go to church,
March 20, at the Methodist Episcopal
and First Baptist churches. The con-
gregations at both churches were un-
usually large, which was very crafty
ing. Rev. c. L. Wheaton delivered
an eloquent discourse at the Baptist
church. Rev. H. c. Glidden of the
Methodist church preached forceful
sermon upon THE Church and Its
Strength in Modern Life" The at
tendance at Sunday school was record
breaking,
DR.. S. H. Chase is passing few
weeks in town.
Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Weber were
recent guests of Mr.. and Mrs. c. c.
Griffin of Augusta.
Upon returning from a trip to
Lewiston Monday night George ).
Ward was taken seriously ill. A
physician was hastily summoned.
Tuesday Mr.. Ward was reported to be
resting comfortably. His friends
hope for his speedy recovery.
Miss Jennie A. Carson went to
Kent's Hill Monday to resume her
studies at the seminary.
Howard s.. Weber Of Vienna was
the guest Sunday of his grandmother
Mrs. II. w. Weber.
Jarvis l.. Tyler of Pennington was
a recent guest Of his mother, Mrs
Alice B. Tyler.
1t is confidently expected that Rev
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-03

H. c. Glidden will continue to serve
the Mt. Vernon Methodist church for
the ensuing conference year, as his
people have petitioned for his return
During the three years that he has
been here he has done such good work
that the general feeling is that he
cannot be spared now. The new
financial plan, the duplex envelope
system of the Methodist denomination
has been adopted and is proving a
great success.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-03
Daily kennebse Journal
Telephone 1876

Cards of thanks, obituary notices, res
olutions of respect, etc.. will be
charged at the rate of ten cents per
line. No charge less than IS cents.
All advertising announcements Of en-
tertainments whose object is the
raising of money will be charged AZ
the rate of fifteen cents line.
Advertising notices, news form, Wall be
excluded from our local columns.
except such as refer to advertisers
occupying space In our advertising
columns and will be run under O
separate head on one of the local
pages.
Subscribers who fail to receive the
Journal promptly will confer a favor
by notifying the office Immediately.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-03

County Treasurer Bert p. Stuart,
who had the misfortune recently to
saw off the forefinger of the right
hand, is getting along nicely. The
finger was severed at the second joint
but was replaced by physicians and is
now healing rapidly. Although the
finger will be stiff at that joint, Mr..
Stuart states that he had rather have
it that way than to lose it entirely.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-03
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.
Dover Church Free from Debt.

The Free Baptist church of Dover
started the year beginning April l
clear of debt The money needed to
liquidate the debt, about $500, was
raised last Sunday morning when the
pastor, Rev. j. L. Sanders. appealed to
his congregation to wipe out the obli-
cation. The event was celebrated
this evening, when the men of the
church gave a supper in the church
vestry.
Phillips Class Parts Announced.
The class parts for the Commence
ment of the Phillips High school were
announced Wednesday as follows:
Miss Patia Mooers, valedictory; Miss
Lillian Toothaker, saiutatory; Lin
wood Sweat, class will; Howard
Ross, essay; Miss Pearl Smith. his
tory; Miss Eleanor Hutchins. proph-
ecy; Arthur Aldrich, grafton; Ernest
Kempton, presentation of gifts; Miss
Agnes Savage, class essay.
Russians Detained in Portland.
The steamship Ansonia Of the Gun
ard Line arrived Wednesday at Port
land from Queenstown with SO second
and 1854 third class passengers, the
LARGER part Russians, for Canadian
points. About SO were detained, mostly
because of lacR of funds. The Turco-
man of the White Star Dominion Line
arrived from Avonmouth after q hard
passage. On March "a she encoun-
tered a hurricane and two of the
gangway doors were demolished.
Threatening Fire at Bangor.
The residential section of Bangor,
known as Paramount Park was threat
ened Wednesday and several buildings
caught fire from a burning barn owned
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-03

Everything is now in readiness for
the Beta Phi dance which is to be CIV
en- tonight at the Augusta House. In
vitations have been out for the past
two weeks and a large attendance is
expected. Music will be furnished by
lannon's three piece orchestra and
refreshments will be served at inter-
mission,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-03

w. G. Philips returned Thursday to
his home in Lewiston. after being in
this city for the past two days for the
purpose of attending the meeting and
reception of the Grand Lodge, N. E. O.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-03
NOTICE

the Citizens, Merchants and Dealers
the City Of Augusta.
ptice is hereby given that the Sealer
Weights and Measures will visit every
be where merchandise Is sold by
Eht or measure and every place where
ching or measuring devices are in use
lest, correct and seal the same accord
to the State law. Grin B. Frost,
her of Weights and Measures. Office
h John Larrabee s. Co., 81 Court st.
1h9-W. mch2SdSt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-03

Harry E. Coburn, who had been en-
joying a few days at his home in
Westerly, r. l., with his family, has
returned to Augusta and resumed his
duties as timekeeper for Ryan & Keon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-03

Miss Marion o. Sleeper who has
been in the city for brief visit as the
guest of friends, returned Thursday to
her home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-03
LOCAL BRIEFS.

Claude French of Windsorville was
in town for a portion of the day Thurs
day on a business trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-03

Jerry Pierce of North Windsor WAS
in the city Thursday for a short time
on matters of business nature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-03

George Watts of Waterville was in
the city for a portion of the day
Thursday on a combined business and
pleasure trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-03
LOCAL NOTICE.

Women's skirts cleaned and pressed
for 75c during April at the Augusta
Steam Dye House, 140 Water street.
apr1dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-03

w. V. Scott returned Thursday to
his home in Old Town after passing
few days visit in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-03

Frank Ashford returned Wednesday
night from Thorndike, where he passed
the week end.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-03

Horace Webb Colonial Orchestral.
pupil Of Loefier and Wilhelmj, will
receive pupils for viuliu at Union hall.
Room II. mch30d1w*
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-03

Herseys shoe restoring service is
efficient and prompt. No delays. Work
ready when promised. Prices right.
mar28d1wk
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-03

by the Paramount Realty co. Inc
barn was destroyed with loss OF
$1,000, insured. 1t was filled with
hay and farming tools. owned by Eu-
gene w Robinson, whose loss Is $500.
The roofs of the residences of Dudley
Silsby and Joseph Bright were dam
aged. Burning shingles covered
wide area and gave the fire depart
ment a fight extending over a large
territory.
Berwick Astronomer Locates Comet.
Henry r. Schulmaier, the amateur as
tronomer of Berwick. stated Wednesday
that at 1890 that morning he located with
his 5-inch telescope the new comet which
was reported from Kiel March 20 to Har-
ward University. Mr.. Schulmaier also
says he observed Tuesday the largest
sun spot he has seen in several years.
He said it had just crawled over the edge
of the SUMS disk so 1t could be viewed
Tuesday with the glass. The spot
Wednesday could be seen easily with an
ordinary field glass and was discernibie
to the naked eye to persons of good
vision 1t is near the upper left limb of
the SUM- The spot Is at least 10000 miles
In diameter. Mr. Schulmaier says, with
a distinctly defined penumbra of much
greater diameter Extending from the
penumbra to the limb was train of
faculae, or luminous spots, with two
smaller dark spots that had come just
over the edge far enough to be seen.
VIM. C. Sargent Of Bangor.
william c. Sargent veteran of the
Civil War and for many years we'll
known resident OF Bangor, died Wednes-
day at the home of his niece. Mrs.
Thomas w. Burr in Broadway. Although
he had been In feeble health for several
years. his death came unexpectedly. Mr..
Sargent was born in Exeter, in February,
1885. He served in the Civil War and
was twice wounded. For many years
Mr.. Sargent was a stage driver on the
Bangor-Houlton route-and he was one
of the best known and most popular in
Maine. He was one of the last. II not
the very last. to handle the reins on a
Maine stage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-03

Friday, April 8, 1914.
The state herald., 1914-05-08

Washington. May "A termination
of the massacre of innocents and
peace at all costs is the determlna.
tion Of President Woodrow Wilson.
who has brushed aside all factional
policies and wavering indecision In the
Colorado coal strike situation by send
ing more federal soldiery into the
zones of labor turmoil. A regiment OF
cavalry from Fort Oglethorpe. Ca. and
two troops OF cavalry from Fort Rob-
irson, Neb., have been ordered to pro-
ceed to the Colorado strike zone.
Col. James Lockett OF the Eleventh
will take supreme command of the sit
uation in Colorado when the new
troops arrive.
The twelve troops of the Eleventh
will be distributed through Trinidad.
Walsenburg. Aguilar and Forbes dis.
trlcts. and the two troops from the
Nebraska post will go to Boulder and
Louisville.
The state herald., 1914-05-08
u. S. CENSUS FIGURES
oENvER's POPULATION is 245,523
COLORADO sos,537.
Population of All the Rocky Mountain
States Shows Material Increase
During Past Four Years.
Western Newspaper Union News Service.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
Denver.-The population of Denver
has increased in four years from 213,'
SS1 to 245,523, according to figures
made public by the United States bu-
reau of the census. The gain in four
years, according to that bureau, has
been nearly 10 per cent.
In the same period, according to the
same authority. the population of Col.
orado has increased from 799,024 to
909,537, an increase of little more
than IA per cent.
Denver is now larger, according to
the census bureau, than st. Paul,
Louisville, Rochester or Providence,
all of which in 1910 had greater popu'
lation than Denver.
II the same ratio of gain should be
maintained throughout the decade as
is given by the census bureau for the
last four years. the population of Den
yer in 1920 would be 2S3,56l, and OF
the state of Colorado. 1.075,244.
How Colorado cities have grown in
four years, according to the United
States census bureau.
The state herald., 1914-05-08
oLNeY HEADS BANK BOARD.
Five Members Chosen TO Ruis Nation
al Finance System Under New
law

washington.-President Wilson has
selected the five men. who. together
with the secretary OF the treasury. w.
q. MeAdoo. and the comptroller OF tho
currency, John SHELTON Williams. are
TO compose the federal reserve board
The five TO whom the president, has
offered places are;
Richard olncy Of Boston. secretary
of state under President Cleveland. TO
be- governor OF the board.
Paul Moritz warburg Of New York.
member OF the banking firm OF Kuhn.
Loeb a Company,
Harry A. Wheeler OF Chicago. vice
president OF Union Trust Company OF
Chicago
W. Y. q. Harding Of Birmingham.
Ala. president Of the First National
Bank Of Birmingham.
Or. Adolph Caspar Miller OF San
Francisco. assistant TO Secretary Lane
Of the Interior Department. and Flood.
professor Of finance In the University
of California.
The state herald., 1914-05-08
PRESENT SILVER TEA SERVICE
Pair Of candelabra VIII Accompany
Massive But Simple Set to
Eleanor Wilson.

Washington. May "A silver tea
service. supplemented by pair OF sill
yer candelabra. Is the House OF Rep
resentatiyes' wedding present for
Miss Eleanor Wilson. the Presidents 4
youngest daughter. Her marriage TO
Secretary McAdoo viii take place In
the blue room at the White House on
May 7.
The gift was chosen by committee
OF the House. headed by Represents
tive Mann OF Illinois. the minority
leader. Il will be engra red and sent
TO the White House. The present,
simple. but elegant In design, consists
OF n massive tray. hot water kettle,
ten pot. cream pitcher. etc.
The House gift to Miss Jessie WI
son. upon tho occasion OF her mar.
riage TO Francis II. Sayre, was n dia
mond lavnllicrc set In platinum.
An the wedding guest list has becn
limited 10 members OF the two fami
lies. the Cabinet and the vice prcsi
dent. the White House family decided
not 10 use the large East room. tho
scene OF the wedding last November
OF Mr.. and Mrs. Sayro
President Cleveland was married In
the Blue room. the central parior Of
the three which connect the East
room and tho state dining roomn. The
room. notable as the scene of many
historic events. Ia covered In heavy
corded blue silk and II handsomely
furnished IN white. blue and gold.
The state herald., 1914-05-08
Army In Rou,, 70 Mlnaa,,.

n pAso. May b.-Thc 5000 men Of
the Mexican Federal army, accom-.
panied by 1900 women and children.
which have been internei AZ For,
Bliss since they creased the internA.
tional border after suffering defeat by
the conn,itutlonaliHta NJ oiinaRa and
were taken IN charge by United
States troopH, were entrained for Fort
WinFhis. n, ~ Three ten.train acc.
,ions, carrying approximately 1000
Federal soldiers. left Monday and
four more sections will dopar, today.
The state herald., 1914-05-08

with . severe case Of organic weakness.
I had backache, pains in my hips and
over my kidneys, headache, dizziness,
lassitude, had no energy, limbs ached
and l was always tired. I was hardly
able to do my homework. Ihad taken
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound on one other occasion, and It had
helped me 20 l took II again and It has
built me up, until now ! feel like new
woman. You have my hearty consent
to use my name and testimonial in any
way and hope 1t will benefit suffering
women. Mrs. ORPHA TURNER, 43l s
Wayne St, Piqua, Ohio.
Women who are suffering from those
distressing ills peculiar to their sex
should not doubt the ability Of Lydia E
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound to re-
store their health.
II you want special advice
write to Lydia e. Pinkham Med
tcine Co.. (cOnfidentiaD Lynn,
Mass. Your letter will be opened,
read and answered by q woman
and held In strict confidence.
The state herald., 1914-05-08
Lady Page, Dead In London.

London. Lady Alfred Pagct. widow
of the late General Lord Alfred Henry
pagct. died here. She was the mother
OF Liout. Gen. Sir Arthur paget. com.
mnndcr OF the British forces In irc-
land. whose wife is u daughter OF tho
late Paran stevens and Mrs Marietta
Stevens OF Now York, Another of her
Sons Ii Almerie paget n member of
parliament, whose wife IN Pauline
whitney, n daughter Of tho late VIII.
INN o. whitney. former secretary Of
tho United States navy.
The state herald., 1914-05-08

Developments In Coal Strike.
Major Holbrook, in charge of the
federal troops In southern strike
district wires War Department for
more men and for horses for his
command. Fears he cannot control
Ludlow district without reinforce
ments.
Governor Ammons wires War De-
partment request that federal troops
be sent to Boulder county where
2bo National Guardsmen are on
duty.
Major Hoibrook asks permission
to take troops from Fremont coun-
ty to reloforce his command around
United Mine workers announce
that Rockefeller wants to continue
the fight and they are willing.
Miners will not consider any
terms of settlement that do not In
Company NJ of National Guard en-
route from Walsenburg to Louisville
muntinies on arrival in Denver.
Federal troops from Walsenburg
and strike leaders securing hills to
induce strikers to give up arms.
Coal operators refuse to submit to
federal arbitration: will not confer
with union representatives under
any conditions.
italian consul investigating kill
ing of Italian women and children
at Ludlow tent colony
Six members of National Guard at
Walsenburg arrested by federal
troops FOR looting.
Four companies Il National Guard
relieved from duty as others from
Walsenburg are sent to Louisville.
General Chase predicts strikers
will give battle to federal troops
General Chase orders all saloons
at Louisville closed.
The state herald., 1914-05-08
rlv. Thousand Attend BAKER Funeral.

Aurora, Ill.-More than 5000 por.
sons attended tho funeral OF Henry H.
Baker. nephew Of the late John ".
Gates Bakor died In Colorado
springs III health had prevented
Baker. who was twon,y'threa years
old. from winning the $4,000 prom,
iaed him In the Gates will upon his
graduation from recognized u,dyer,
slty BAkar had picked out his oof
FIN. made all arrangements for bis
burial and asked that he be given a
public funeral,
The state herald., 1914-05-08

come to the assistance OF the general
several times financially when his
creditors threatened To oust him from
his home and take over his famous
collection OF war relics.
General Sioklcs was the last OF tho
great commanders who fought the bat.
tio OF Gettysburg. For n decade ho
was n tighter by profesnlon-all his
life be was fighter by nature.
Tho rruff old warrior. with one leg
shot away In battle. was n picturesque
figure an he hobbled along on crutchcn
during tho last half century Of his life.