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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-19

The new arrangement for hosting
scenery at the Opera house, which is
located in a doorway recently cut in
the south wall of the building instead
of the front wall as heretofore. has
been completed and Is now ready for
use. 1t consists of an S-inch stan
dard steel l beam with a traveller and
is capable of carrying a ton and a
half The new device does away with
a great deal Of annoyance which re-
suited from hosting in the scenery at
the front of the building and the
change will be appreciated as much
as anything that has recently been
done on Water street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-19
Augusta Retail Market.

Sugar has advanced sharply since
last week and best steak has risen tc
the high figure of SOC per pound. Bread
flour, 1925 to $3.50; flour. $5.75 to $3.50;
corned beef, 15c zoe and 22c. ID. These
prices are for the best heavy meat
lighter beef might be quoted less.
Steak. 25c. csc. and soc: top round, 3bc
h.; under cut. Csc h.; hamburg, zoe
h.; ham, sliced CSC h.; Western
spring lamb, 1Sc to 27c h., Qeg); pure
lard, Ice in bulk, in pail, lbs, soc;
fresh pork, 26c b.; sugar, bag, s2.25;
butter SSc to 35c h.; creamery, 35c to
3Sc h.: eggs, native, 32c dozen; fowl
Csc h.; Western chickens, 9Oc h.
cheese, 24c to csc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-19

Among the Maine people who are in
Europe and regarding whom some con-
Germ is felt are Mrs. Harris NJ. Plais-
ted of Bangor, step-mother of Post
master Frederick w. Plaisted of this
city, also her daughter Gertrude and
Mrs. Ralph p. Plaisted and little son
Harris, also of Bangor. When last
heard from the party was at Laus'
anne, Switzerland, not far from the
French border, but Postmaster Plais-
ted has received no word from them
for a month Mrs. H. NJ. Plaisted and
daughter left America last October
for visit of two years in Italy. Mrs
Ralph Plaisted and son went abroad
the first of July and the two parties
met near the French order. AS stated
above they were at Lausanne when
last heard from. Postmaster Plaisteo
has applied to the State department
as to their safety and whereabouts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-19
RHEUMATISM GOES
IF HOODS IS USED

The genuine old reliable Hoods
Sarsaparilla corrects the acid condl-
ton of the blood and builds up the
whole system. 1t drives out rheuma,
tism because it cleanses the blood
thoroughly. 1t has been success
fully used for forty years. I'D
For rheumatism, stomach an. anu
kidney troubles, general oeu nrre
and all ills arising from i Gat #
blood, Hoods has no equal. oS Ius -
from YOUR nearest druggist looay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-19
"NELLiE, BEAUTIFUL MODEL
Congressman kahn's Application OF
Story to Political Conditions.

Those who heard Congressman hahh
at Island Park Monday will appreciate
the Following bit of his kindly huihoF'
Most of our statesmen are too serious,
hut Representative Kahn, born in hup-
nenhejm. Germany, is one congressman
who sees the humorous side OF polltlcal
life On a recent hot afternoon IN the
House of Representatives Mr.. kahn sdlu'
1.-The Democratic party mas constantly
assured the manufacturers and business
men of this country that there was moth
ing to fear from the legislation proposed
by the members of that party. No DOUBT
the manufacturers and producers lot d
time believed the statements that ema-
mated from the lips of the distinguished
gentlemen on the other side of the aisle
and from the gentleman who heads the
executive department of the government
They have had an awakening
1.-The New York Sun published little
item several months ago which exactly
pictures the condition of the business
world today 1t is as follows:
KIND WORDS CAN NEVER DIE.
TO the Editor of the Sun:
"'Sir: The kind words from the ad-
ministration to the business interests OF
the country remind me of the thrl.ii ms!
melodrama entitled Nellie, the Beaut1ul
Cloak Model
IN the early part of the play the vii
Ian pushed Nellie off the Brooklyn
bridge. Later he threw her overheard
from an Atlantic liner. Later still ne
thrust her under a descending elevator.
The next time they met, he said, Nellie,
why do you fear me?
1.-THE business interests of the country
have grown afraid of the legislation That
ed nv the Democratic majority"
Mr.. Kahn is now on speaking tour
of Maine To miss hearing him is to miss
a rare treat.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-19

party Of six boys. members Of
Camp Kennebec at Ellis pond, North
Belgrade, arrived in the city Tuesday
afternoon, they being on a ten-day
canoe trip from camp. They came to
Augusta from Waterville and their
course from here lay down the Kenne-
bee river to Bath, after which they
will return to Gardiner and follow the
Cobbossee stream up to the Outlet and
from there make their way back to
camp via Cohbosseecontee Annabessa-
cook and Maranacook and the Belgrade
lakes. They intended to go to Halo
well Tuesday afternoon and camp there
for the night. The members of the
party were Herman Pritchard of
Morristown, Penn, Steve Jacoby and
Sig, Steiner Of New York, Herman
Joseph and Robert Blair of Cleveland,
O., and Milton Rosenau of Philadel-
phia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-19

The Lewiston, Augusta & Waterville
Street Railway will begin work this
morning on State street for the pur-
pose of making track improvements
on the upper section of that thorough
fare in accordance with a request of
the city council. The track from the
south side of Winthrop street to
Bridge street. which now runs along
the east side of State street, will be
taken up and relaid in the middle Of
the street, which will constitute a de-
cided Improvement. The city will also
do some work on that part of State
street in the way of resurfacing the
street with crushed rock, and it is
possible that the grade of the sidewalk
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-19
Georue Little

News has been received in this city.
or the death, July 81, of George Little
OF Tacoma, Wash, age IS years. Mr..
Little will be remembered by the older
residents Of the Bangor road, having
been born on the C. z. Hanks farm.
Al the age OF Il years he went to Min:
nesota, residing there for many years,
later moving to Tacoma, Wash, where
ne engaged in the real estate bust
ness. He was a veteran of the Civil
war. Nearly all of his surviving rela-
tives live in the East. A complication
OF diseases due to old age was the
cause of his death.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-19
DEXTER & NEWPORT RAILROAD
ANIMAL. MEETING.

The annual meeting of the stockholders
> of the Dexter & Newport Railroad Com,
pany will be held at Granite National
Bank in Augusta in the County OF Ken.
nebec on Wednesday. the second day OF
September A D. 1914. at l80 P. NJ. to r
the purpose of hearing the report OF the
directors, choosing a board of Directors
for the ensuing wear, and for the trans
action of any legal business.
Per order of the Directors. -.
TREBY JOHNSON, CLERK.
saue12 wed 3t*
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-19

The gasoline cruiser Golden Rod II
of Newburyport, Mass, the flagship of
Commodore George A. Dost of the
North End Boat Club, which had been
visitor at Augusta for the past few
days, left her mornings Monday for
down river. Her party intended to
visit Boothbay Harbor before return
ing to Newburyport.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-19

Miss Alice Gartley of Washington,
D. c. is in the city, the guest of her
sister, Miss Ida NJ. Gartley, stenogra-
pher in the office of the State librarian.
They will leave today for an extended
trip to Montreal, Quebec and other
Canadian points,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-19

Mr.. and Mrs. c.. S. Pettengill and
children, Ruth and David, who had
been enjoying the summer at their
cottage on Squirrel Island, returned
home Monday evening on the steamer
Islander.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-19

Democratic rally (tonighO wednes-
day, Aug. 10, at Colonial hall, south
side of Colonial theater, over bowling
alleys. Water street. Judge Harrie L.
Weber of Auburn, Hon. Frank b.
Lord Of Washington, D. c., and James
Boyle, Esq. of Augusta will address
the audience. Music by Dennis Band.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-19
UNITED STATES COLLEGE
VETERINARY SURGEONS

mission, Dept. of Agriculture and Ameri-
can Veterinary Association Graduates
eligible for government appointment or
private practice Complete course.
opens Sept 10. DR.. Hubert Young,
lDean and competent staff of instructors.
Address Secretary. Box 81. 222 C Street.
Was gton, d. c.
jlyS II, 10, 1922. 25,29
augl, SIS. p TO- IS, %, 26, 29-Sept2,5.s
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-19

Weber & Church have installed two
nitrogen filled lights over the entrance
to the Opera House. This type of light
has been on the market about six
months but are the first to be used
in this city. They are said to be the
nearest to daylight of anything yet
invented.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-19

Harry Sears left on the Wednesday
r,orn,ne pullman for Charlotto"n, r.
E. l., and will enjoy moii'n -, 80,
ing relatives at that place anu o'''ei
towns on the island.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-19

Mrs. Sarah Hayden, matron at t1e
Augusta General hospital, has returheu
from Capitol Island where she haU
been the guest of friends
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-19

Charles F. Perry of Bangor, who
was for many years a clerk in the Of
flee of the treasurer at the Augusta
state hospital, was a visitor Tuesday
in Augusta for a short time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-19

The Misses Dorothy and Madeline
Pooler of Fairfield are visiting Augusta
as the guests of their aunt, Mrs. G. r
Bilodeau on State street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-19

The Misses Ethel Norton and Rerle
Aver left on the steamer Islander
Tuesday morning to pass their vaca-
ton at Ocean Point.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-19

Among the callers Monday at the
clubhouse Of the Augusta aacht Ciop
were Mr.. and Mrs. A. K. burlington OF
bath. Mr.. burlington being the secre-
tarv of the Kennebec Yacht Club.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-19

Mrs. George E. Kicker has returie es
home from a months visit VIZ
friends and relatives in Biddeforo anu
Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-19

A special meeting of Phil Sheridan
Circle. Ladies of the 9. A. r.. will be
held at P. NJ Thursday at the resi-
dence of Mrs. Sanborn. Crosby street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-19
LOCAL BRIEFS.

Lawrence Purinton is visiting rela-
tives and friends in Burnham for a
few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-19

Mrs. Elizabeth George of Ellsworth
is visiting friends in the city for a
few weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-19

The relatives and friends Of Miss
Corris MCGUIRE, who Is at Fairfield
sanatarium, will be glad to learn that
reports state she is daily improving
and gaining in weight, already having
taken on several pounds in weight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-19

Mrs. f. H. Lyford has returned to
Augusta after a weeks visit with
friends at Oakland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-19

Mrs. r. L. N. Colby of Cooper's Mills
was in the city for a part of the day
Tuesday visiting friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-19

Mrs. Claude Doe of South Fran
ingham, Mass, is visiting relatives in
Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-19

The barge 7S6. which had finished
discnarging a cargo of coal for the
Purinton Bros. Co., was towed down
river Tuesday morning by the tug Sc
guin.7
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-19

on the west side of the street may be
lowered from the corner of Winthrop
street as far north as Oak street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-19

Former Chief Justice and Mrs. Will
liam Penn Whitehouse are passing a
few days At Squirrel Island
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-19

]. G. Yeaton of Winthrop was in the
CITY Tuesday on matters of BUSINESS.
The Prescott daily news., 1914-02-17

most disagreeable creature, and I sim ply won't stand it! My nerves are delicate. and I should think you'd have more consideration for your guests comfort than to let children cry next door to everybody. l.
 Youth Gin the latest of hats, ties, oxfords and other apparel, breezily blowing in)-Oh, Hintz, got the makin's? Gotta have smoke and am all out, Thanks!
 Majestic Woman-Its perfectly dis. graceful the way the young men smoke in the presence of ladies in this hotel. 1 should think the management would do something about it. Oh, is the mail in?
 Clerk (mechanically)-T is only one delivery a day. We are on the rural line
 Shrill Voiced Young Girl Booming up)-Did he say only one mail a day, Mrs. Jesselton? That's perfectly aw- ful. because I know there's letter on this afternoons train from Carrie say ing whether she could match that or. gandie tore or not.
 Boy of Twelve Gearing in)-Say, Mr. Hintz, some one took my tennis racket from the porch an l wantchu to find it. I left it right on the porch
 Important Man-I wish to reserve three rooms and a bawth for some friends of mine who may come to- morrow
 Clerk-There isn't vacant room in the house, MT. Bliss
 Important Man-Well, l must say that's a queer way to treat the fam fly of Elias Sullivan. Do you know who he Is? He owns moro timber land than
 Clerk-Im sorry, but we cant put out the people already here and
 Important Man-If you want to make a success of this place, you'll show more consideration for your guests let me tell you' Elias Sul- livan.~
 CDning room doors thrown open and everybody surges madly toward them to get in first, harping on their grievances to one another)
 Voice (from inner office)-Ive an other little query, Hintz. Why is a summer botel?
 Clerk (mopping his forehead) d)-So we can have quests to show consider ation to, of course. Where are your ears?
The Prescott daily news., 1914-02-17
ROAD OVERSEER

The News is authorized to announce Luke c. Steele as a candidate for Road Overseer of this, Missouri Town ship, subject to the action of the Dem ocratic party.
 The News is authorized to announce N. k. (Evy) Ward as a candidate for Road Overseer of Missouri Township subject to the action of the Democra- tic party.
 The News is authorized to announce J. T. (Jim) Hazard as candidate Tor Road Overseer of Albany subject to the action of the Democratic party.
The Prescott daily news., 1914-02-17
WEST s oED ST.

dad longed for, had clamoTed for.
 His boat at the most would hold but wo people
 He did not tell this at first. His first care was to transfer Monica. At 1 length she was safely in, huddled down in the stern of his boat. He picked up his oars, and shot out of rms length.
 Vance looked at him; he looked back at Vance.
 Bruce rested on his oars.
 My boat will hold only twc," he Aulted
 Vance did not expostulate; he did lot beseech.
 Bruce looked long at him. He saw ctat the boat. lighter now, was making ess water He saw that Vance sud. icniy marked that-that as quickly he doomed man picked up his oars aud swung him head round to glance It the island. Rankin saw that he was measuring the distance, that he was about to try to row against death
 '1 will keep by you" he cried out or he Lad no doubt who would yin.
 The water" called Rankin, after ew strokes, lest his enemy should m'ss single pang, lis gainiug on you"
 T know it." came the answer
 The next minute Bruce heard an other sound. Vance was in distress while he was hardly hot
 You are used up," Rankin called acfoss.
 Yes" acquiesced Vance, 'I am out ,f condition. I was in my berth most ,f the way home with fever"
 Then" concluded Bruce. stating what he had known all along, you ,annot reach the island"
 Rankin stayed his stroke. He look. ed at hss enemy. He was even with him at last bur when his turn came would he face death half as well?
 Vengeance was his but not such vengeance as he had dwelt on, brood sd over.
 Vance" he called, you must come m here. Monica for all I know has lhe greater need of you"
 My stepdaughter." answered George Vance.
 My heaven!" groaaed Brucs Ran kiln, for it was he. after all. whe was punished, not hts enemy.
 He leaned across the little space of water
 George Vance" he announced. you
The Prescott daily news., 1914-02-17
AS WE SEE

AS WE SEE
 "Because rten weighted dowl with his woes shooej himself once d while, would you stop the mahu lecture of guns? Because a man hangs himself now and then woula you stop the selling of rope? pr cause a man suicides occasionally " plunging into the river would you ar up the streams? Yet because soip' fool drinks himself to death, you temperance fanatics would stop fn' manufacture and sale of liquor
 Strange as 1t may appear, tne'' are still citizens of this repupn' there are still good temperance pev pie who argue for the regulation the liquir traffic on just such grounus We reply; If stopping the manuiae lure of guns would increase the h"f piness of the home. if 1t would reio'~ and transform our social and poiitoa life as would stopping the manuiss ture of liquor. we should certainty found among the foremost adyoca", of tbat policy. If the prohibition rope-selling would give this couhus u. and the whole world such an up.r as would the prohibition of drlnhss. ing. We should certainly be anufor. advocates. IT drying up the strea would result in good to every ina. woman anu child: If 1t would auu human happiness, and decrease eiiM ,d pauperism and insanity; If Il coa ,.s be shown that it is in harmony VI" the Divine plan and purpose Ill evolution and redemption of the fa. we should say unhesitatlngly' o'' Tar the streams. So would every o'' friend of humanity.
The Prescott daily news., 1914-02-17
ONE KIND OF REVENGE
BY CHARLES HOGSHEAD.

Bruce Rankin. colonel of the Ali sajb irregulars, frontier force of wild trfbesmen, was a self-contained man. and little given to pleasure and scs- ciety. But the life that had been dor mant in this man for the last ten years seemed to flow back into his veins as he watched the changing face of Monica. the girl he loved.
 He came to her side daily, meaning to say: T love you. Is there any hope for me?" But he left her at night with the words still unspoken.
 One day Bruce was so troubled by his own dumbness that instead of seeking Monica on the terrace over looking the lake, he set off to climb among the hills, and walked himself Into a more courageous frame of mind
 With hope making him feel young again and almost gay, he began to run down the slopes at the back of the hotel. He passed quickly onto the ter race--cast swift glance around For him it was deserted He hastened to- ward the railings. for Monica scme- times wandered close to the edge of the lake.
 He cast but one glance and started back with a great oath, for he saw Monica there. but not Monica alone.
 George Vance was helping her into one of the little row boats. Bruce threw up his arms. It was well that he was alone on the terrace for he. the silent, self-contained colonel of the Alisajb Irregulars, cried aloud in his wrath.
 "As live" he swore again, q will be even with this man yet"
 He ran quickly toward the pool. de- manded a boat, the lightest, the fast est, for hire, and shot out into the open water.
 Then he all at once rested on his oars, bent forward, listened. A cry came to him. cry over the smiling water, cry for help, an urgent ap- peal and in English. too
 Once again he heard that cry. He set off towards the sound. He swept along he rounded a little island and passed into the deepest part of the 'ake. There he saw before him an other boat, but a size larger than he had been in: and. as he caught the gleam of red cushions fin the stern, he knew what he had hoped for had come to pass. It was Monica and George Vance. They were in distress; they were making frantic signals for help; their boat seemed low down In the water.
 A few more strokes brought Bruce alongside. By an act Of unpardonable carelessness, the boat. which must have been warping for months. had been sent out as soon as she had been placed in the water. In consequence, 1t was leaking badly.
 It was his hour now: the hour be
The Prescott daily news., 1914-02-17
AT THE HOTEL DESK
By NORA WAYNE.

tScene-Fashionab summer hotel late in the afternoon Clerk busy be- hind the desk A few children, dress ed for dinner and within an inch of their lives, are racing madly through the lobby and yelling)
 Voice (from inner office)-Can't you choke a few of those young hyenas, Hmtz? I've added this column six times and it always comes out differ eut
 Clerk No, Augustus. l cant They let you squash spiders and June bugs, but they're fussy about their chil- dren Mothers darlings need to eXer- else their precious little lungs, so they do, Here, Tommy, you cant carry away whole hundred of those fold CTS Put them back,
 Tommy tracing off and making a facel-Yahh-h!
 Clerk (grimlyl yl-And I used really to be quite fond of children
 Fluffy Woman Gin white lace, pale blue satin bands and coiifure shin ing with briliantine, descending the stairs,--Has the mail come in?
 Clerk (repeating mechanically There is only one delivery of mail a day. madam--in the morning
 Fluffy Woman (advancing rapidly to the skl-Why, that's the most ab- satd thing l ever heard of, Only once q day. Why, at home the post man comes five times-or is it three? ? Anyhow. whenever you look out of the window you see the postman com ing down the street, and 1 must say don't think this hotel shows much consideration for it's guests to have him come only once. I've always been used to having a late afternoon mail and I don't see
 CIerk-Tll have it attended to at once.
 Fluffy Woman departing indignant ly)-Well, think you'd better, or you'll find that people simply won [ come to the hotel
 Voice (frCm inner offce)-Yes, Hintz. tell Uncle Sam we just won { stand it a minute longer, so there, Oh. Lord, Why is a woman?
 Languid Young Creature Gin cling ing lavender with lavender band in her hair and redolent of sandalwood perfume)-Oh. Mir Hintz, l left a parcel back of the desk today, because I didn't want to go clear upstairs. You weren't here. Why, don't remember put it somewhere Oh yes, know-the safe door was ajar and I tucked it in there. Why, yes, I think l did shut the door. Oh, is it time lock? And you cant get it open now until tomorrow? How annoying! should think you'd have more consid- eration for your guests It was em- broidery work. and 1 want it at once. I don't sec
 Clerk-W'e cant put our books in to. night either since you shut the door
 languid Young Creature--What diff. ference do your old books make? I never heard of such carelessness! I wanted to embrotder till dinner was ready
 Majestic Woman following her aside)--Id like to know why you al low that woman's child in the room next to mine to begin screaming ex- actly at three o'clock every afternoon when lie down for nap? She does It on purpose, because no human child would be so regular in its bad tenn per. She must pinch 1t. She is the