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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-23
Missionary Meeting at Old Orchard.

The annual convention of the Wo-
mans Home Missionary Society of the
Methodist churches of the Portland
District was held Wednesday at the
Methodist church at Old Orchard. The
program opened with a devotional SER
vice led by Mrs. A. S. Gum of Port
land. The address of welcome was by
Mrs. Israel Luce of Old Orchard and
the response was by Mrs. c. G. Daven-
port of Westbrook. Reports were
made. Miss Agnes Vose of Portland
spoke on Italian work, and Mrs, w. J.
Weir of Portland gave a map talk and
conducted the question box. deYo-
tional service at 100 was led by Rev.
Alexander Hamilton of Old Orchard.
This was followed by a Queen Esther
rally conducted by Mrs. w. G. Rich
ards. The Queen Esther girls sang
several selections and Mrs Annie O.
Clark of Boston gave message to the
Young women of the district. An eff
ficiency conference was held at 3. The
speakers were Mrs. f. c. Jones. Mrs. A.
Il. Chittenden, Mrs. Alexander Hamil-
ton of Old Orchard and Mrs. C. Clark.
The closing address was given by Mrs.
Annie o. Clark of Boston.
Badly Injured by Horse.
NAPOLEON lie Blonde of Rumford
Junction met with a very serious acct
dent last Friday when his horse be-
came frightened and ran and kicked
throwing him out Doctors We're
called and he was taken to Saint
Maries hospital and it was found that
both arms were broken, one in two
places, one knee badly wrenched and
a number of scalp wounds. Mr. LIE
Blonde is getting along as we'll as
would be expected and Will be moved
to his home in Rumford Junction the
last of the week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-23
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES,
Cottage at Liminaton Burned

The Whispering Pines Cottage at
Horn pond, Limington, was burned
at / A. NJ. Wednesday. The cottage
was a large, seven room building
formerly owned by Rev. S. A. Evans
of Bath and now owned by Fred
Small of Cornish. 1t had been extern
sively repaired and newly furnished
this season and was burned with all
it's contents. The origin of the fire
is unknown. 1t spread from the cot
tage over several acres of timberland
before being finally extinguished.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-23
ThatRazo'TT

All bearded brethren dance it
most every A. M. md no matter
what razor you have, for a partner
you'll feel better a forwards to
give your beard bed Dip" in
Brooks Sea Breeze"
Have no hesitation = This is the
lotion that makes the SIM TT do the
Castle Walk right off yo>r coun-
'tenance.
Leaves your face smooth and
cool so the smiles just have to
come out and Turkey Trot over it.
The smile is mightier than the pen
or sword! Brooks Sea Breeze"
brings out the smile. Ioc, 25c, soc
sizes and larger.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-23
Brooks
Sea Breeze
Made by

Made by
J. w. Brooks Co., Inc, Portland, Me.
These leading dealers sell SEA
BREEZE;
John Coughlin, Augusta.
Devine e. Chadbourne, Augusta.
OK. White, Hallowel
Have Sea Breeze applied at these up
to-date barber shops. K Morrill,, A. H.
Chadbourne, in Augusta; NJ. j. Burns,
+. T. McPhee. ]. j. Preney. in Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-23
TAFT, Aged 81, Gets Big Trout.

William TAFT of Dexter, aged 81, took
his first fishing trip of the spring Tues
day afternoon and landed a square
tail trout that weighed exactly 6
pounds,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-23
Sued for s5oo-Awarded sf2o.
% Submit Price for Toll Bridge.

AS the result of the joint hearing of
the commissioners of York and Rock
ingham counties, held in Portsmouth
n. H., Wednesday in relation to the
freeing of the Portsmouth and Kittery
Toll Bridge, which connects the two
states it was learned tonight that
another meeting of the commissioners
will be held June II in Portsmouth. AT
that time representatives of the Bos-
ton & Maine Railroad, which owns the
bridge, will submit a price for which
the commissioners can take over the
bridge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-23
Mrs. Sarah C. Knight of Saco.

Mrs. Sarah C. knight, wife of Ed
ward It. Knight, died suddenly
Wednesday at Saco. aged II years
She was the oldest living member of
the School Street Methodist church
Three sons survive, Fred Knight OF
Boston, superintendent of the Little
Wanderers Home, and William and
DR.. Howard I. Knight of Saco.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-23

That cooling lotion!
The Monte Vista journal., 1914-01-24

The above financial statement
represents the expenditures made
by the Board of Directors of the
District from the time of it's orga-
nization IN December 1908 to and
including December 3lst, 1913, a
period of five years.
This period covers the time of
the construction of The Rio Grande
Reservoir, for which purpose the
District WAS organized.
The Reservoir was completed
September 4th, 1913. Water was
stored, and used from it during
1913 to the amount OF over 5000
acre feet, or about SO per cent of
its capacity.
An analysis of the report will
show that, out of the bond issue of
$700,0O00O, the stock holders OF
The Farmers Union Irrigation
Company received $3.50, 10000 OF
the bonds, afterwards sold at .95,
and also were paid in cash 42O, ,4S4..
The Monte Vista journal., 1914-01-24

Oh, the amount the old Company
had paid out in connection with
the Reservoir.
When the bonds were sold, the
proceeds were deposited with The
German American Trust Company
of Denver, taking in payment, ac-
cording to our contract Of sale,
Certificates of Deposit bearing 3
per cent interest. From this source
and from interest on notes, we have
collected $l2,00O.15.
All of our funds has to 90
through the hands OF the County
Treasurer Of Ssguacbe County,
who keeps an Interest Bond Fund
not shown here, and a General
Fund, against which our warrants
are drawn. Approximately 80 per
cent Of the taxes collected each
year have been levied for the pay
ment OF the interest on the Bonds,
80 the item OF e56, ,861 so shown a.
Taxes collected, only represents
The Monte Vista journal., 1914-01-24

the amount levied for maintenance.
As explained in our statement
to the taxpayers, published March
7th, 1912, a sufficient levy had not
been made in 1909 to pay the first
years interest on the bonds, and as
provided by law, this was met out
of the proceeds derived from the
sale of the bonds.
The item of charge Legal Ex-
pense' represents the cost of orga-
nization of the District; the amount
paid Corlett & Corlett for over FIVE
years services; the costs before sew
eral Water Courts making proof
on Reservoir water; the confrma-
tion proceedings by the Courts on
the legality of the Bonds, two is
sues; and Court costs in three
cases taken to the Supreme Court
in which we joined with other
Valley bitches, and which were
won in each instance.
In connection with the construc-'
tion of the Rio Grande reservoir,
the item charged to Engineers
and Inspectors" represents salaries
paid j. G. Ulrich, chief engineer;
Mr.. Briggs, engineer on the tun-
mel; Mr.. Pennock, engineer while
the gates were being constructed,
together with his assistant, Mr..
Sievers, engineer on the dam; his
assistant and two inspectors of
material; and Mr.. Sinner, repre-
senting the State Engineer during
one years services. 1t also covers
the cost of maintaining their camp
during the five years, together with
the cost of team and all camp
expenses.
The Waste Channel was Deep
ened considerably at the lower
end when we came to the actual
construction, instead of putting in
concrete walls as was originally
planned, making a better channel
and at slight saving of cost.
The road around the Basin has
been source of worry to us, Hins-
dale county and the Forest Re-
serve people joining in the require
ment of our building quite a diff
cult piece of road work, covering
about six miles.
Respectfully submitted,
Frank G. Sylvester
Charles Speiser
Norris E. Morgan
Board of Directors
The Monte Vista journal., 1914-01-24
Sympathetic Judoe,

A middle aged woman who was
charged at Marylebone (Eng.) with
being drunk. was said to have been
found lying fast asleep in a garden ON
q quantity OF cut flowers. II must say
feel little sorry for you," said Mr..
Plowden. Asleep on a bed OF flow.
ers-wakened up and brought back
to this wicked world. 1t must have
caused you shock. You may 20
with q caution"
The Monte Vista journal., 1914-01-24
Beneficial Stlmulant.

Tne coca leaf Is highly priced By
the native Of Bolivia as a stimulant.
he chews 1t like tobacco. but with q
better excuse, since by its use he can
perform great feats Of endurance and
go many hours without food With q
pouch OF cocoa leaves and small bag
OF parched corn he can run fifty miles
day F1eet-footed Indians consti-
tute the telegraph service OF the coun-
try.
The Monte Vista journal., 1914-01-24
WhIstIer's House.

Whistler wrote jestingly over his
door: Except the Lord build tho
house, they labor in vain that build 1t.
r. w. Goodwin. F. s. A.. built this
one. e."-"Famous Houses and Literary
Shrines OF London, by A. st. Iohn
Adcock.
The Monte Vista journal., 1914-01-24
At First Glance.

man usually Identifies the woman
who interests him with the mood In
which he first saw her. even with the
clothes she happened to be wear
ing.-"Tamsie," by Rosamund Ma
pier.
The Monte Vista journal., 1914-01-24
Needs q Nickname.

II 1t Is true that a taxicab in Ath.
ems is called a polipolytantocinethar
mo1axe, we should think that before
you got through calling 1t. 1t might be
out OF sight.
The Monte Vista journal., 1914-01-24
What 10 Not Good.

1t IL only because they are unused
70 the taste Of what 10 excellent THAI
the generality Of people take delight
In silly or insipid things
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-08-12
PRIZE CLAIMED By LANE

IT. PaSo, Texas. August "a contest
An probable for the second place ~ Com
gresham at large from Texas. Onirial re-
turns gave jeff McLemore \ lead ~ los
over " T.. Lane. Secrci-rv Kirk Sav~
these hav" been carefully checked and
found correct. There are some counties
missing. Melemore says II III were IN HI
lead would he Loo. i.anc has been getting
returns from the counties direct. M SAYS
~ has ! Head ~ 250o. When the executive
committee reports. the convention can 60
over the returns. hi ii dM.elarr- arain~,
Lame he viii have five DAYS to give notice
~ = contest. Under the Ia~ h. may brine
4 before The STATE executive committee cr
a court. There has never been A contest
TOT = state Office under the primary cleo
ton law.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-08-12

100 years ago. the Spanish government
hy decree entered upon the construction
Of an lSthmian canal but the idea was
blocked because the Central American
colonies succeeded in throwing off the
Spanish yoke.
First French Interests came in 1>al
when President Bolivar Of the Republic
~ New Granada gave 4 franchise for \
canal M Panama 10 n Freshman. Bar.
on Thicrry. who failed to raise the '
quired capital.
First Action by The United States:
In l>.il. a. the result " Il resolution IN.
PRODUCED in the senate ~ Henry CLAY.
Charles Riddle was sent ~ President
Jackson Ia visit the iSthmuS and rrpnrt
On the various canal routes proposed.
First Report "a the United states GOV
crnmrnt: by Biddle in l~6. favorimr
the Panama rontc. He had been - struck
with II that he returned ~ the I-niteF
States without examining ne Nicaraenan
Darirn or Tchuantcpcc routes. No action
followed.
First Railroad Built. from 1919 To-
100. more than half a. long . time a.
has been taken u build the present can
Al. Fever killed 80 many thousands that
il was said a laborcr WAS buried under
every sleeper on the Panama road.
First Actual Canal Building Begun:
In ISIS the Universal Intcroernmic Can.
Al Company Incorporated IN Paris ~
Ferdinand ~ LcS>cfsS. who had built
the Snez canal.
First Blast on Culcbra Hill. now Cmlr-
bra cnt. ~ January IA. $50 ~ the lie
LesNel's Company. in the presence of n
distinguished gathering.
First Failure: III 49, The impaSSi.
bility Of digging a sen level canal within
the estimated IL wears and at The csti
mated cost Of S2I0.01O .OO0 became appar.
ent. More than S2G0.0On.O00 had ALREADY
been spent. The company went into bank
ruptcr.
First Work On = Lock Canal was tax.
eh MP by the New Panama canal cnmpanv
~ 1874. which practically ceased opera
tions after five years work.
First Digging by Americans. Nav A
1901. taking over the rights and prnp
erty ~ the French Canal Company. and
obtaining necessary concession from the
Republic ~ Panama.
first Union 81 Atlantic aud Pacific
Waters: Blowing up ~ the Gamboa bike
when President Wilson touched nm elrc
ire button in Washington. October -
1872.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-08-12
THEN
and

Two hundred and thirty nine Years
ago today the foundations were laid for
the Greenwich Observatory which gives
the world It's standard time. A year lat
or il was completed and approved ~
King Charles III. Its erection marked a
new epoch in the worlds navigation. Be
fore it, establishment a navigator's
voyage was "A haphazard and exceeding
~ dangerous undertaking. The aStronom
zeal tables by which the navigator fig
nrcd his position IN midoccan were 80
%erratic M that time that n ship headed
for the Virginia colony in the New
World was just a. liable to land on the
coast Of New England. There was no
universally accepted first meridian nf
longitude ~ which the navigator could
sail his course accurately until the ear
~ explorers adopted their own The Lat
IN naviaatorS used the Peak uf Tcncriffc
in the Canary Islands. until Isichclieu
called a scientific congress i'm Paris in
1880 which decided upon the island of
Ferro Is the first meridian. This island
remained the guiding mark for many
generations. The English speaking races
established Greenwich time and mrrid-
ian. One of the first acts of the first
royal astronomer wa> 10 compile III the
known statistics relating a. astronomy
anil to work out i reliable table for mar.
incrS. Then il began to set the clocks of
England and the United States.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-08-12
PEACE HovERS OVER MEXICO.

Despite the prophets Of csil. tho end Of
the war il Mexico draws nearer and nearer.
Cerbajal announces that, with the a~~ur
ance OF Carranza OF protection tor those
federal svmpathizer~ remaining hi Mexico
City, and for all other people and inter
ests N the city u~ well. he will urn over
the capital 70 the rcvomtionl-t-. The next
step to prove the prophet 81 evil false
again will be- for Carranza and aha q"
unite N the establishment ~ the con-titu
tional government Tor which, both have been
wagine war. The Herald believe that thi~
also Will come "a pa- u believe that the
differences between tarranya and Villa. II
any ever existed. have hesn greatly eNag-
gerated and distorted Vi .'arranzu car-
rles out the pledge 81 the constitutional
lists, Villa will stand w HIM.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-08-12


The san Antonio delegation predicts
that the convention will affirm their nom
'nati"n If Beach anl ovcrrulr the other
counties IN the district. y. ". GrinStead
~ Kerr county j. leading the fcht
against Beach. declaring that B~cachAhas
been ~ Texas but u very short time and
that hi democracy dates back about two
weeks. Reach j. editor Of the San An
tonic Light and GrinSicad il editor Of
the kcrryillc Mountain SIM.
Secretary Kirk says that something II
going o. have "a b. dome t. raise funds
for The expense IT The state committee:
that had IL moi haen for the "A 5nO prom
l>,rl ~ the citizens ~ ~ Pas0 N return
Tor the convention Icing held IN that city
khe committee would have becn finan
eialiN embarrassed ia serious proportion
lie thinks that the election law should
hr amended "a that candidates for state
offices shall W. assessed IN graduated
amounts 81 provide funds "a maintain the
state PARTY machinery. lie also suggests
that the law hc made more strict ~ 10
notices ~ Withdrawals from the ticket.
reporting the ann ~ county chairmcn
ana making returns ~ elections
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-08-12
INTERESTING POINTS IN
HISTORY OF GREAT CANAL
First Crossing OF Isthmus Was By Balboa In 1913, And
First Ships Crossed, Carried PiecemcaI,
BY Balboa In 1914.

Washington. d. g.. August L.. when
the Panama canal j. opened to worlds
commerce next Saturday. il will crown u
series ~ more than 4 sore III interesting
points ia the history az the iSlhmuS. A.
briefly told they are:
First crossing az the IsthmuS: BY Bal.
boa. who an September -. 1912. much Ia
lis SnrprlS, foutI himself gazing rpon
the Pacific Ocean after =; DAYS journey
~ foot.
First ships 10 cross the iSthmmS: I'm
l5li Balboa and his men carried two
small ships. ~pieccmcal. acrrSS the 18th
mus intending ~ use them for further
exploration Ia the Pacific.
First settlement " Old Panama ~
l3ls. % become known later for 4 time
aS the rirheSt city ian the world.
First regular traffic across isthmus:
The >poilS 81 conquest sent bach ID Spain
from Peru. which became 30 heavy that
highways paved with stone were laid
for the pack trains.
First thought "a q canal: Credited 10
Sasadcra. n Spanish engineer. one Of
Balhoas followers. who. was about 10
forward his plans 10 King Charles Y Of
Spain when the latter died.
First SURVEYS ~ 4 Canal: In 1851 ~
spanish engineers who deemed the pro.
jeci impossible Of accomplishment.
First Official Decision on Canal Pro
Jcct: Bt King Phillip III. III lG2n. IN.
ierselN after referring the matter 20
The dominican friars. The latter. dcSir.
ing 10 obey the kings orders. but unable
- report intclligcntly. suggested that
the project WAS Sn.religi0uS. They quot.
ell from the Bible: what God hath ioin.
81 together III ~ man put asunder.
Accordingly the project was put ON the
for three centuries.
First British Interest III latter nart
"f 18th ecntnrv. when the expedition
launched by William Patterson. founa
cr q the Bank ~ England. ATTEMPTED 10
found \ community on the ISfhmnS 81
south of the present Panama
with the ultimate intention ~ eSfahlish
= trans isthmian route. The plan
proved an utter failure. Many other
british suvets followt~I IN later wears.
Inc ierman poet tiocthe. a hundred
wears ago. made this remarkable prohpc.
~. ~ l. absolutely indispensable that
ne nited States effect q passage from
me Mexican gulf 10 the Pacific ocean
am ceriain they will do it,
FIRST De'ision % Build: In 1914. inst
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-08-12
A PRACTICAL SORT OF HELP FOR
TIE FARMER.

The press reports tell Of d plan by which
the Commercial Club Of Peco-. Texas. Is
way that appear IA b. practical and which
shows that the buSines, m,-a "a Pecos re-
alize that the interest Of the farmer and
the town dweiler are closely lnterdepen-
lent. The cluh evidently rs encouraging
the farmers 10 rai-e hor~. end the plan D.
earned ont by the cuisines men financing
the purchase 0f fine brood sow which are
being distributed among the farmer. a. be
paid tor when the latter make returns on
the product 81 The hoo enterprise.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-08-12
NOW

Today al the clocks Of the important
countries Of the world are ticking Ia nc
cordamcc 10 their distance from the
Greenwich observatory. All the worlds
n~avigators are sailing Or Stcamiug over
The seven seas on courses laid bv Green
witch observatory. The people Of the nj
ted States are rising from their beds.
opening the days business and eating
their meals according 10 regulations laid
down ~ the British astronomers of
King Charles reign. The world II mark
ei of into zones. each one If which oc-
cupieS fifteen degrees of longitude and
i numbered according ID it, position ID
relation 10 Greenwich. In The United
States four Of these zones exist. the
degrees. All the Z locks ia a zone regis.
Ter the same hour according 10 a rcgila-
zion adopted in l>>:. This regulation
was promulgated 10 overcome the seven
ty-0ne different sets Of time prevailing
ia the country heretofore. Today anrth.
er mighty evolution III navigation AMI
the universal time system j. i'm process.
II is proposed to use the wireless tale.
graph ~ verify time. II T. suggested that
the United States Naval Observatory
its signals of the hour to ships M sen
% that the navigator can accurately dc
tcrminc his distance from land IN set
ting his chronomrtcr. Another scientist
suggests that the government radio ~.
ton Al Arlington flash is signals "a
Eincl Tower in Paris that Europe and
America cln set their clocks accurately.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-08-12
REST ROOMS ron SHOPPERS.

The merchants ~ Brownsville might EN-
city merchants who provide resi- room Tor
the benefit 81 then shopper. r. oni-oi-
town shoppers, the rest rooms are e>pe-
cially attractive. a quiet. cnol corner, pro-
vided with easy chaiI~. tables. writing ma
at hand, would prove a boon 60 the shop
pers III general, and more particularly ~
the people from oui "a town. Why not 81
ter Tine attraction Ii would donhtle~-
pay tor itself many times over during the
Vears
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-08-12
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST IL. 1914
NOTICE To SUBSCRIBERS

Subscribers nj the city who fail TO re-
celve The Herald regularly are requested
10 notify the Office promptly. All papers
delivered In the city should be received, a.
a rule, not later than 4 AS 10 8 o'clock D.
IN Unless some accident 10 the press or
other untoward delay occurs al the print
ING ofhce, the paper should be ont not later
than 4 30 and the carriers should complete
their distribution, even to the most distant
subscribers, within not less than an hour
and thirty minutes.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-08-12

AZ any erroneous reflection upon the
character OF anyone, OF which may affect
the standing OF any person, firm or cor
poration, should be- published madvertent-
ly IN the news columns Of The Herald, Il
viii be corrected promptly upon The atten-
ton OF the publishers beins called for IL.
Office of Publication
1900 Washington Street.
Telephone No. Il.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-08-12
M'LEM0RE HAS A
SHORT LEAD
OVER W. P. LANE

FL PaSo. Texas. Aug. 12.-lt has de-
ycl,pesl that the vote between McIcmore
and Lane for congressman at large has
grown very close. According 10 complete
returns McI.cmorc has 80 - votes. a.
against Y9i1J for Lane. a majority for
McIrmorc ~ l9S. These figures were
compiled hy SECRETARY Kirk. but the re-
turns from seven counties were unOfi
rial. Mr.. Kinks totals did not include
Dimmit. Mcnari. Montague. oldham.
i~.ei,cS. San Saba and Reagan.
NEWS RETURNS MADE OFFICIAL.
The vote from the latter counties were
secured from Saturdays News and were
added % the official returns ~ the state
executive committee. Without h. vote
.from the latter seven counties Mr.. Kinks
Totals showed McIemurr 19a59 and Lane
'>.SlD 4 majority of hut 49, for McI.e-
more.
II IL moi known whether Mr.. Lane will
b. al III l'aSo TucSda, To- demand a re-.
visions If the count. hut he has been a.
gagged ~ tabulating the figures ~ Austin
and a. gave ncticc that H. would appear
il his totals showed him ia the lead.
Secretary Kirk has the returns from
rnnnticS of the state with the exception
~ the seven named iahulatcd aud added.
and will certify them under oath lie
AYERS that they are absolutely correct.
On" contest ~ prospect ~ come before
the convention Is ~ echo of the contest
for congress IN the san Antonio district
between Slay,len and Slator. VI comes
about through the Slator adhcrcnts cap
turing the I;cNar county convention anil
indurSimr III. L. Beach II San Antonio
io hr state committeeman from The
Twenty fourth Senatorial District. The
counties in the district outside III Rrxar
are opposed e. Beach. hut Rcxar county
ouisoteS them ia the combined district.