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Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-01-17

where they had confronted each other
few days before in a keen moral
struggle?
I'm going out myself today, so
well have to hurry Bit" was Broth.
erson's first remark as they seated
themselves at table. do you like your
coffee plain or with milk in it,"
Plain. Gosh! what pictures,
Where do you get EN-? You must
have lot of coin" Sweetwater was
staring at the row of photographs,
mostly of a very high order. tackled
along the wall separating the two
rooms. They were unframed, but they
were mostly copies of great pictures.
and the effect was rather imposing in
contrast to the shabby furniture and
the otherwise homely fittings.
yes, I've enough for that kind OF
thing" was his hosts reply. But the
tone was reserved, and Sweetwater
did not presume again along this line.
Instead he looked we'll at the books
piled upon the shelves under these
photographs, and wondered aloud at
their number and at the man who
could waste such lot of time in read
ing them. But he made no more di-
rect remarks.
Yet there was one cheerful moment
1t was when he noticed the careless
way in which those books were ar.
ranged upon their shelves An idea
had N 10
in his cup, as he drained the last
drops of the coffee, which really
tasted better than he expected.
When he returned from work that
afternoon it was with an auger under
his coat and a conviction which led
him to empty out the contents of a
small phial which he took down from
a shelf. He had told Mr.. Gryce that
he was eager for the business because
of its difficulties, but that was when
he was feeling fine and I'D to any
game which might come his way. Now
he felt weak and easily discouraged.
This would not do. He must regain
his health at all hazards, so he poured
out the mixture which had given him
such a sickly air. This done and a
rude supper eaten. he took up his
anger. He had heard Mr. Brother
sons step go by. But next minute
he laid it down again in great haste
and flung a newspaper over il. Mr..
Brotherson was coming back. had
stopped at his door, had knocked and
must be let in.
You're better this evening" he
heard in those kindly tones which so
confused and irritated him.
Yes" was the surly admission.
Then Mr.. Brotherson passed on, and
Sweetwater listened till he was sure
that his too attentive neirhbor had
really gone down the three flights
between him and the street Then he
took up his auger again and shut
himself up in his closet.
There was nothing peculiar about
this closet. 1t was just an ordinary
one with drawers and shelves on one
side. and an open space on the other
for the hanging UP of clothes. Very
few clothes hung there at present;
but it was in this portion OF the closet
that he stopped and began to try the
wall of Brotherson's room, with the
butt end of the tool he carried.
The sound seemed to satisfy him.
for very soon he was boring hole
at a point exactly level with his ear.
Meat as well as useful" was the
gay comment with which Sweetwater
surveyed his work. then laid his ear
to the hole. Whereas previously he.
could barely hear the rafting of Goals
from the coatscuttle. he was now able
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-01-17
CHM Market for Hats.

Men who have wondered what be-
aud clothing that remain unsold at the
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-01-23
BRAND "SNOP' CHARGES
AGAINST NAVY AS UNTRUE

Washington, Jan. 22.-Accusations of
navy are branded as untrue" and "un-
just" in letter from an officer of the
naval reserve to Secretary Daniels to-
day.
The author of the letter was one of
the naval militia officers who partici-
pated in the recent battleship cruise to
the Mediterranean on the United
States battleship Delaware. In dis
cussing his experiences on the cruise
and his treatment by naval officers, the
writer says;
Il was received aboard this ship
throughout the entire cruise with the
utmost cordiality and friendship on
the part of every commissioned off,
GER on board with whom l came in
contact. | found that without excep-
ton they We're thoughtful. courteous
gentlemen always ready and willing
to discuss matters of professional in
terest and never too busy to stop long
enough to make any explanations that
were asked for by the writer.
II made friendships there which
shall always value highly and my re-
Elections of this cruise are only of the
pleasantest kind.
IF these men, on this ship are rep
resentative types of American naval
officers, surely no such charge can lie
at their door,"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-01-23
MADISON,
Deaths Of Mr.. Ireland and
Mrs. Lancaster.
Former Claimed by tuberculosis;
Ldtter'S Death Sudden.
Locals and Personals from Busy
up-Riyer Town on Thursday,

Percivalle B. Ireland, age 3S years, a
well-known Madison young man, died
Wednesday morning at his home on
Park street of tuberculosis. Mr. Ire
land was a native of the town of Ded-
ham but when a young boy moved
with his parents to this village, and
with the exception of a residence Of
two years in Dexter has passed a great
er part of his life here. Mr.. Ireland
attended the public schools of this viii
lage and later the Maine Wesleyan
Seminary at Kent's Hill. He learned
the trade of plumber and for a number
of years was foreman at the l.. o.
Cobb hardware store. A little over
two years ago he gave up his position
on account of poor health and has
gradually failed since that time. Mr..
Ireland was a member of the Methodist
church, serving as superintendent of
the Sunday school and president of the
Epworth League. He has also served
as secretary of the North Anson
Campmeeting Association for several
years. Mr.. Ireland was a member of
Indian Spring Lodge, l. Q. O. F., and
Euclid Lodge of F. and A. M. The
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. E. A. Ireland,
survive.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-01-23
FEDERAL EDUCATORS WOULD
REVIVE 0LD-TIME BALLADS,

Washington, Jan. 22.-Convinced that
many of the English and Scottish pop
ular ballads of olden times which still
survive III the United States are
threatened with extinction unless steps
are at once taken to revive them, the
fedora! burau of education announced
today that it has instituted a nation
wide search for versions of these old
ballads.
Among the ballads for which surviv-
ais are sought are
Robin Hood; The Beggar Laddie; Bon
ny Barbara Allan; The Crafty Farm
er; Durham Field; The Earl Mares
Daughter Fair Annie: Johnnie Arm
strong's Last Good Night; Ladie Isa-
abel and The Elf Knight; Child Maui
rice; The Lass of Roch Royal; The
Mermaid; Rob Roy; The Three Ravens;
Trooper and Maid, and The Wife of
Ushers Well.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-01-23
Car Causes CoTnm0tion by
Catching Fire,
Will Of Late Mary Weston Is
FiIed--COuTt Officers.
Banquet Given by Congregational.
ists..0ther Local Notes.

The late car from Madison last
hight caught fire while standing on
he track at the foot of Madison ave-
aue and waiting as a local car. The
,ar had been left there for time
with the electric heater on and fire
vas caused from its being overheated
rhe car was disabled for the time be-
ng, being considerably burned about
he seats The alarm was rung in
rom Box 80 and the fire company re-
;ponded.
The will of the late Mary c. Wes-
on of Onsett, Mass, was filed Thurs
lay in the probate court here. The
property, a large part of which is In
skowhegan, is bequeathed to Capt.
Roy L. Marston and Mrs. Sarah Mars
on. Capt. Marston is to receive the
.esidence known as the Coburn man
zion here with the property adjoining.
Her two brothers and niece and neph-
wv are remembered in the will. The
property is to go to Capt. Marston,
Lola M. Blunt, Mary M. Stewart, Co
,urn Marston, Clair Marston, upon the
ieath of Mrs. Sarah Marston. Capt.
uarston is named as the executor of
he will.
Mr.. and Mrs Dexter White are here
rom Portland visiting Mrs. Whites
sister, Mrs. Lizzie Healey, and they
will leave this week for Isle of Pines,
where they will pass the remainder
If the winter on account of the i'll
iealth Of Mr.. White.
Sheriff Frank Thompson Thursday
,amed the following officers that would
,erve as court officers during the jan
lary term of court to convene next
tuesday: Alpheus Mason, Canaan, cri-
n: Rufus McKenney, Madison: Thom-
is Collins, Bingham; Charles Chute,
skowhegan; Henry Brophy, Fairfield;
md Elmer Folsom. Cambridge.
A banquet was given Wednesday
,vening at Hotel Coburn by the Con-
,regationalists of the town in honor of
4. Nathaniel Pratt Of Portland, Sec
'etary of the Congregational Equaliz-
ng Fund Of the state. Rev. Theodore
I. Wilson. pastor Of the church here.
presided and the fund was discussed
md the plans modified in some par
iculars. The principal discussion was
jy Mr.. Pratt. This fund consists OF
egacies and the plan is to raise $780,
100 fund and when the legacies fall
'elow q certain amount each year that
money Is to be drawn from the $4,000
und to equalize the distribution Of
money among the churches Of the
state. Others present at the ban
luet were Major J. w. F'ogler, Hon.
;. P. Merrill. Leslie H. Goldsmith, e.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-01-23
-. P|TTSFIELD.
Reception rendered to Prin.
Oldham Of NJ. c. |.
Meeting Of New Era Auxiliary
OF The Baptist Church.
Basketball Game...Local and Per.
sonaI Items Gathered About Town.

A reception was rendered Thursday
evening Principal Stanley Oldham of
NJ. c. l. at Powers hall. by the mem
bers of the Senior class of the school.
Mr. Oldham came here from Montana
to assume the duties as principal of
the institution. Those in the receiv-
ing line were: Rev. II. M. Ford, a
member of the board OF trustees; Mrs.
Ford. Hon. and Mrs. j. w. Manson,
Mr.. oldham Ernest Hackett, Lutner
Kenniston, class officers. Following
the reception a program was given
consisting of: Reading. by Miss
Mamie Spaulding; reading, Miss Irene
Burnham; piano duet, Marie Wake
field and Miss Burnham; music, Man
dolin Club. Refreshments were served.
Orin Haskell, member of the Sc
nior class at NJ. c. l., entertained eight
classmates Wednesday evening in a
very pleasant manner at the home of
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. c. B. Has
kell The rooms were prettily decor
ated, the color scheme being red. The
evening was passed with games. A
luncheon was served.
Clarence E. Frost of Belfast passed
Wednesday night with his parents, Mr..
and Mrs E. @. Frost.
Rev. F. S. Walker was in Detroit
Thursday afternoon to officiate at the
funeral of the late Mrs. Charles T.
Harris.
A meeting of the New Era Auxiliary
of the Free Baptist church was held
in the church Thursday afternoon with
Mrs Florence Cook, Mrs. s. M. Ray
mond and Mrs. Jennie Slipp as host
esses. The roll call was answered by
quotations from Saul. A paper, How
We Can Practice the Golden Rule"
was given by Mrs. G. L. Rogers. A
reading by Mrs. A. H. McAllister and
song by Vivian Rogers.
Company, A Sec. Me. Reg, N. G. S.
NJ, will give a drill and ball in Feb.
Mrs. Ida Towle and daughter Miss
Alga, who have been visiting in New
port with Mrs. Clara Libby, has re-
turned home.
Mrs. A. w. Lander and son Seth Of
Newport were guests Wednesday of
Mrs. Lander's mother, Mrs. Julia
Smith.
A game of basketball will be play
ed in Union hall Friday evening be-
tween M. C. /. and the Waterville In
dependent Between halves a game
will be played between M. G. /. fac
ulty and the d. K. E. fraternity of Col
by College.
Mrs. George H. Morse of Bangor was
in town Wednesday as guest at the
Luncheon Bridge given by Mrs. Will
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-01-23
NEW AGE OF IDEALS.
Since Wilson's Advent U. S. Worships
Anew, Says Bryan.

Washington, Jan. 22.-The United
States is entering upon an area of
idealism, in the opinion Of Secretary
Bryan, principal speaker at Demo-
cratic dinner last night. Secretary
Bryan declared that the commercial
ideal has for years heen dominant In
this country, but that under the lead
ership of President Wilson a change
is coming. He said that the country
is entering upon a new age OF ideals.
THE people were demanding that
this country should no longer be used
as a tool for the interests" Secretary
Bryan continued: mo man ever took
up his difficult task with as brave
heart or has pursued 1t with more
temeity than has the President"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-01-23
VoLTURNo STRAIN TOO MUCH.
Captain of Rescue Ship Breaks Down
From Nervousness.

Philadelphia. Jan. 22.-Captain Harm
don who commanded the British
steamship Rappahannock, when that
vessel went to the rescue of the steam
ship Volturno, afire in mid-ocean, is
in hospital here suffering from a
nervous breakdown. He arrived in this
port yesterday aboard the steamer
South Point. The latter steamship was
picked up by the Rappahannock in a
disabled condition about two weeks
after the rescue of the crew of the
Volturno, and towed into Queenstown.
These happenings, it is said, caused
a mental strain from which Captain
Harndon has not recovered.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-01-23
LOWERS DISCOUNT.
Bank of England Takes Advantage Of
Monetary Conditions.

London, Jan. 22-The Bank Of Eng
land was enabled today to reduce its
minimum rate of discount to per
cent. owing to the improvement in
the monetary situation here and
abroad and to the settlement of the
South African general strike.
The fact that the German bank rate
also was lowered today and the be-
lief that the French bank rate will
soon follow suit. make market experts
confidently anticipate further reduc-
tion of the English bank rate in a
week or two.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-01-23
California Syrup Of Figs" can.
harm tender stomach, liver, bowels.

Look back at your childhood DAYS.
Remember the ''physc" that mother
insisted on-castor oil, calomel, cathar-
ties. How you hated them, how you
fought against taking them
With our children it's different
Mothers who cling to the old form of
physic simply don't realize what they
Co. The childrens revolt is we'll found,
ed. Their tender little ''insides" are in
jured by them.
If your child's stomach, liver and
bowels need cleansing give California
Syrup of Figs" It's action is positive,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-01-23
Mother! It's Cruel to Force Oil
Or CalOmel Into A Sick Child.

but gentle. Millions Of mothers keep
this harmless fruit laxative" handy;
they know children love to take IT.;
that it never fails to clean the liver
and bowels and sweeten the stomach,
and that teaspoonful given today
saves sick child tomorrow. 1t should
be the first remedy given as 1t always
does good, never any harm.
Ask your druggist for a so cent bot
tie OF California Syrup of Figs"
which has full directions for babies,
children of all ages and for grown-ups
plainly on each bottle. Beware OF coun-
terfeits sold here. See that 1t is made
by California Fig Syrup Company"
Refuse any other kind with contempt.
ADV
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-01-23
SHOOTS and KILLS WIFE,
COMMITS SUICIDE, HONOLULU.

Honolulu, Jan. 22.-In the presence OF
a roomful Of diners at the Seaside no
tel last night, a man known by the
name of Woodward, who had just ar
rived on the steamer Donoma from
San Francisco, shot and killed his for
mer wife and then committed suicide
The woman had married Charles A.
Stewart Of San Francisco last Satur-
day. She came recently from San Fran
cisco and was married under the name
of Margaret Phypers.
After she had taken a seat in the
dining room last night, Woodward,
whose right name is believed to be A.
w. Wagner, entered. He walked up to
Mrs. Stewards table and, after a few
words, drew a pistol and began firing
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-01-23
liam Gray and Mrs. L. o. Haskell.

liam Gray and Mrs. L. o. Haskell.
Mrs. ]. H. Moulton, who has been
visiting in Bangor with her son, Por-
ter Moulton, has returned home.
Mrs. Rose Greenwood and son, Ralph
of Lawrence, Mass, who were called
to Oakland last week by the Illness
of Mrs. Greenwood's brother, George
w. Mulliken returned home Wednes-
day, after a short visit here with her
brother, Morey Mulliken.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-01-23

E. Harris. T. G. Lord, E. B. Curtis
thur Jones, r. W. Morrill,, j. F. Cur
rier. w. a. Bailey and E. E. Green
wood.
Rev. George Merriam went Thurs
day to Sidney, where he officiated at
the funeral of Nehemiah Swift. who
died here Tuesday
Bert Hopkins will go Sunday to New
York, where he will confer with rail-
road men at a meeting of the en-
ployes.
Archie Delano of Lewiston has been
visiting his father, John Delano, for a
few days.
Rev. H. c. McGlauflin, Harry Dins-
more, j. H. Grundy and l. J. Smith re-
turned Wednesday from Augusta,
where they attended the meeting, of
the Methodists.
The girls basketball team of the
High school will go Friday evening to
Madison TO play the High school there.
An adjourned meeting of the Skow-
hegan Board of Trade will be held
Friday evening. when the industries of
the town will be discussed
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. L. French of North
Anson have gone to California, where
they will pass several months.
An apple packing school will be held
here Feb. 10, IL and II in the munich
pal building. A man from the State
agricultural department will be pres
ent to give instructions in packing ap-
Piles, especially the box method.
w. S. Wyman of Augusta. general
manager of the Central Maine Power
Co., will be one of the speakers at the
'Skowhegan Board of Trade Friday
ter street lighting.
John II. Lancaster received Thurs
day at his store three of the chairs
that were used in 1929 at the State
Capitol in Portland, at that time in the
court house. They were shipped from
Portland at that time by water to
Augusta to the new State House then
in process OF construction. They were
sold in 1882 at public auction and
John Dudley, then of Readfield and
later of Skowhegan, bought these
three. They are in their original con-
dition excepting the bottoms. They are
made OF maple with the old-fashioned
grain. Until Thursday they have been
owned by Mrs. George Thompson,
granddaughter of John Dudley.
The spinning mill is running this
week on increased time on account of
new orders and about 10 additional
hands have been employed.
]. Elmer Goodrich Of Hartland has
filed petition in bankruptcy and the
first meeting Of his creditors will be
held Feb. at the office of Daniel
Lewis.
Miss Elizabeth Donigan, who was
employed as bookkeeper in the office
of the Commonwealth Shoe Co. here,
has a similar position in the office of
the company in Gardiner.
Word has been received here by Mrs.
Charles Gamage that her sister, Mrs.
Myra Bearce, died Monday in South
port.
Miss Vivian Ellsworth of Colby Col
lege, who has been visiting Miss Row
ena Flynt on Coburn avenue, has re-
to Waterville.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-01-23

Owing to the big storm of wednes-
day the special meeting of Kennebec
Valley Grange which was to have
been held Wednesday evening was in
definitely postponed. State Master
Stetson, who was to deliver an ad-
dress, did not come.
Rev. r. A. Rich. who for the past
three days has been attending the Eff
ficiency Congress- of Methodists in
Augusta, returned home Thursday
morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. II. Holt, who have
been visiting relatives in Waterville.
returned home Wednesday night.
The Woman's Home Missionary So
ciety of the Methodist church met on
Wednesday afternoon at the residence
of Mrs. E. T. Haywood on Madison
street. There was an interesting pro-
gram and refreshments were served
by the hostess.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-01-23

John D. Rockefellers estate at Tar
rytown, n. Y. now has the services of
the wealthiest and best equipped fire
department of any village in New York
state. The new automobile fire appa-
ratus includes seven machines, valued
at $4,000.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-01-23
Mrs. Roxanna Lancaster.

Mrs. Roxanna Lancaster aged rs
years, died Thursday forenoon at the
residence of her son. Charles H. Lam
caster. after an illness of several
weeks. Mrs. Lancaster was o native
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-01-23

The machinery in the shovel-handle
factory that was established by Hol-
man Johnson more than 10 years ago
and for so years was operated by NJ.
B. Turner & Son, has been sold to Fox
Bros. of Athens to be installed in a
saw mill st
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-01-23
Fellows Is Candidate.

James Fellows announces himself as
a candidate for county treasurer in
the Republican primaries. He is now
serving the county in that capacity.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-01-23

Tracy of Smithfield.. Mr. Fall has re-
Gently erected a fine set of farm build
ings where the couple will make their
home ~
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-01-23

of the town of Arson and has passed
her whole live in this vicinity. Up to
a few months ago Mrs. Lancaster had
been in her usual health and was not
thought to be critically i'll until a short
time before her death. When a young
woman she became a Christian and had
always been an active member of the
Free Baptist church. 1.-TWO daughters,
Mrs. Lizzie Lancaster of Norridgewock
and Mrs. Betty Nevens of Anson, and
two sons, Frank Lancaster of Nor
ridgewock and Charles H. Lancaster
of this village, survive.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-01-23
Fall-Tracy.

The latest marriage is that Of Har-
ry Fall and Miss Rilla Tracy. The
bridegroom owns farm in Cornville
and Is the son of e. o. Fall, a prom
inent farmer there. The bride is the
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Wallace
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-01-23
Garments

Suits, Goats, Dresses Skirts Sweaters, Ralncoats
everything at final clearance prices.
Watch the Automatic bargain lot Price goes down
so cts each day.
Suits and Goats formerly s. to SIS to be closed as
follows:
Price Saturday the 24th. ........... S5.o8
Price Monday the Goth ............ 5.4S
Price Tuesday the 27th ............ 4oS
Price Wednesday the 18th h........ 44S
Price Thursday the 29th. .......... 3oS
Price Friday the goth. ............ 348
Price Saturday the 31st. 2oS
A better bargain every day.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-11-06
Two Standard Cigars

those two Standard brands OF
smokes, the Palencia at a bit and he
Regencia at 5 cents, distributed b
Boltz, Clymer & Co., of San Fran
cisco, are on sale in Carson at Kitz.
meyers, Mrs. Raftice's, Vaughn.
Smokey, Bakers, Kelly & Lindsay.
and Shoots. Ask for no other il
wan the best on the market.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-11-06

Candies and swee's o. numerous
v~arities are amde fresh daily a,
Bakers Candy Factor. Drop in and
take a box home to he ladies and
kiddies. s29
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-11-06

At Bakers Candy Factory you can
be supplied with all the daintiest
Of confectionery art. Why
send away for your sweets when the
best can be mad from your loca!
manufacturer? s2S
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-11-06
Automobile Supplies

The Capitol Garage and Engineer
ing company has taken ne Carson
agency for the Columbia Hot Spar.
battery, something new and eff
cIent. A complete stock of INFER
tubes, Goodrich castings, tires and
auto supplies. Garage open
at all hours. Main street.. opposite
tle arlington. a10-tf
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-11-06

PAXTON'S-For ev~erythin, q, n.
best in wines. liquors and cigars
An excellent box ball alley il,
sport and recreation. Drop in any
time and roll a game. C~ouretous
treatment and good service.