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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-14

lined within by asbestos At tho ,a.
wing OF the building is a large refer
ence room, measuring % by % feet
while between this room and the deliv.
cry room IS the librarians room with
dimensions ~ by Is feet. East of the
delivery room is the children's room
which will contain tables we'll supn,ied
with childish attractions in the wav If
reading and furniture ADAPTED to neo-
pie of small stature: but the most IN
Wiling and attractive apartment is the
reading room which is situated in tbe
north corner of the building. facing q
little toward the west. 1t is 81 by 30
Feet, contains Il small alcove and a
large fireplace, which will give an addi
tlnal cheer and ventilation to the whole
room.
In the upper story there are two
large rooms, supported by massive
beams which are ViSable and give a
stalWart appearance to the rooms and
which make them decidedly different in
aspect from the infinitely finished ones
belw. The one at the south end is % by
~ feet and is called the lecture room"
When asked the nature and purpOrt of
the lectures to be given, Mr.. PuringtOn
replied that the room had been set
apart by the trustees for the use of lit
erary societies and such organiZa lions
as would appreciate such an accommo-
dation for tie use of entertainments
and lectures, such, for instance, as the
WOman's Literary Club are having at
the present time in the COburn Insti-
tute building. The room at the oppo-
site end which measures % by IA feet,
has already been granted to the Wa
terville Historical Society for similar
purpose. The different compartments
are. of course, furnished with such
conveniences as would naturally be ex-
pected, toilet. cloak rooms and closets
to say nothing of the cheerful bay win
dows which surround the building on
both stories.
In the basement is a storage room in
which at the present time are being
unparked the books which are to fur
niSh the contents of the stack room as
soon as they can be placed in position
by the cataloguer.
The building is constructed of black
end brick laid in the ancient Gothic
style which Is familiar to all students
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-14

of the Old English architecture. intro.
duced by William the Conuueror, which
stands to this day as monuments Of
durability and steadfastness. Every
other brick according to this method. is
lad at right angles to the one on eth.
er side OF it and Is connected with the
interior of the wall by solid cement
The building is slate rooted with ..un-
fading green" slate. the dome is gilded
with copper and. in short, the whole
structure is as durable as could he
made by the best of the ancient and
modern methods. The interior is orna-
mented throughout with birch finished
in mahogany of a rich dark hue which
gives an admirable effect by the con-
trast with tne white kalsomine of the
walls and ceiling. The decorations have
been in progress for several DAVIS nm
der the personal supervision of the
Strauss Bros. Of Boston, whose names
as decorators have gone into Water
vile history by the splendid work
which they have done in past wears in
buildings OF this and other cities Of
Maine. The work Of wiring the building
will begin Immediately. The work will
not really be completed until the last
book has found its shelf and the libra
rian has assumed complete charge. but
the city may well be proud that. even
now. a free library exist within its
borders which will be source of pride
and delight to her future generations.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-14
TWO WEEKS VACATION
Public Schools Will Close, Friday, for
the Winter Recess,

The public schools of Waterville will
be closed, next Friday, for a two weeks
vacation. Probably no vacation has been
welcomed more heartily by the teachers
than will this one be- Supt. Wyman
states that there are hundreds Of pupils
who are i'll with the popular disease, the
measles. and although there are scarcely
any serious cases reported. the malady
is making serious difference in the life
of the schools. The interest of the pu-
pills as a general thing is becoming some
what lax in their studies. and when the
disease has done it's worst the teachers
will he obliged to go over practically the
same ground for the benefit of those
whose absence has made it impossible for
them to make the progress out of school
which their companions have made who
have been in attendance There is one
benefit however, which is derived from
an attack of the meases-the attack is
not likely to be repeated on the same
person.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-14
new LIBRARY
watervi|le Justly Proud
OF. Carnegie Edifce.
Contract Work on the Building
Nearing Completion.
Description of Rooms-lihrsrv ;e
Practically Fireproof.

The Carnegie library. as has already
peen states. has been completed, as far
as the structure IS concerned. Testi.
fhohy 10 this TACT was made recently
When Horace Purington, in behalf Of
the contracting firm of Purington
Bros, showed the members If tho
building committee through the differ
ent apartments and satisfied them that
the work had been done according to
the contract which had been signed.
Owing to the fact that the work Of
finishing the interior has practically
all been done since the advent of cold
weather. the majority Of Waterville
people have not found it convenient to
see for themselves the interior of the
building and have limited their obser-
vations to what has been visible from
the outside.
With the exception of the City build
ing, no other edifice has yet been erect
ed in Watervile which has given
greater satisfaction, or has met a
greater public demand than will our
new library when its doors shall finally
have been opened to our citizens That
the work has been thoroughly and neat
ly done with scrupulous care given to
every detail, there is no room for doubt
If we can rely on the judgment of the
committee and on the honesty of the
firm of Purington Bros. the relia bility
of which has often been tested by our
citizens, who have entrusted to their
hands nearly all of the large undertake
ings where the erection of brick and
stone buildings have been required.
The Carnegie library building is a
model of it's kind. Its copper doors and
completely insulated stack room, guar
antee as near perfect protection from
fire. as could possibly have been pro-
vided. There are three thoughts which
impress one as he enters from the yes
tiDule into the delivery room and finds
himself in the center of the building
These three things are exactly eX-
pressed by three words, viz. safety.
convenience and elegance. Almost di-
rectly in front, as you enter and
souarely facing Main street, is the
stachrOOm. The two stories appear to
be separated from the basement by the
floor of checked glass. but the three
strOieS are really connected much the
same as the two decks of a steamer
are connected in the engine room. The
walls of this room within which are to
be deposited the literary wealth of the
city, are double. of brick and as if fur
ther precaution might be necessary,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-14
Co. HIS Play, Wednesday NIGHT,

Something quite new in the way Of
entertainment will be given the public,
wednesday evening, when the produc-
ton of Co. H entitled "A Soldier in
Petticoats' will be given in the Opera
house. The people have had SO many
opportunities to attend plays this WIN
ter, that an announcement of another
dramatic production does not neces-
sarily create a sensation. This is a
case however which deserves especial
attention from the fact that the play
IS one which requires considerable
dramatic art to do it justice 1t is ex-
pected. beyond the shadow of a doubt,
by those who have attended the re-
hearsals. that. for amateur acting. Co.
n will outclass any club which has vet
made its appearance in a cast from
among the citizens, during this season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-14

The Atherton Furniture Co.'S. ad.
siyes good impression to the mind
of readers. nut nothing compared to "a
visit to this grand house furnishing
establishment whose customers are
even numbered among some prominent
citizens from neighboring cities. There
must aurely be great attractions in
this fine store to make such a state
pent. as a fact. All is lCok throughout
this store in all it's department which
Includes practically everything in the
house furnishings one can ask for.
Here are novel and beautiful presents
specially designed and calculated for
all ages and tastes. 1t is a real pleas
ura to allow the genial manager or one
Of the gentlemanly clerks, which they
have the time, show you around. 1t
aill surprise you to see the showing
they are making this Christmas sea
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-14
A pleasing Musical R.bs,r,.,

The pupils Of Dr. Latham True Save
their friends the benefit OF a short pro
gram at the music rooms OF the Savings
Bank building, Tuesday afternoon. DR..
True has some Of the most ta3entef, mn.
steal talenu Of the city under his culu-
walton and his pupils were wen repre.
scented by Misses Smith, Upper and Web
Der. who gave very interesting enter.
taininent following the program which Il
here given: t4's- g. ~, Sss~s7 Il, ~
CONCERT in G Minor. OPP. Is. Two move.
ments. Motto allegro con f1oco. An
DANTE Felix MepdelSsOhn- In rtholdy
Mrs Smith
(orcheStra accompaniment played on sec.
0nd piano..
tal Prelude In d Fiat Major, On. q. No.
Is, - ~
~, sosm...o-, Frederic Chopin
Eduard Gries
Concerto in c Major. OPP. Is. Two move
ments. Allegro con brio. Largo.
Ludwig Van Beethoven
Miss Webber !,
orchestra accompaniment played on sec
ond piano..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-14
A PLEASANT EVENING.
Mr.. Dunham's Clerks Wish Family a
Delightful Trip to the West

n. r. Durham, the popular clothier
opened his home. Monday evening to
the clerks of his store, who assembled
to pay their kindest respects to Mrs.
Durham and her daughter Miriam on
learning of their proposed trip to
Southern California. Games. refresh.
ments and a general good time was the
result OF the party, and Mrs and Miss
Dunham will depart with the pleasant
thoughts that they will leave friends in
Waterville who will be equally glad to
welcome them on their return. They
pan to go the 9th. of December. un-
less unforeseen circumstances shall oc.
casion their remaining home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-14
TUESDAYS FIRE ALARM.
Hot Chimney Gives the Horse. a.
Chance for q Good Run

Inc nre department Of Hose house
NO. ! We're called into action BY an
alarm which was rung in from HOY x
at $50, Tuesday morning.
The run which was made through
Main street, was more exciting than
the fire, as the fire was confined to thu
chimney Beyond a very hot chimney.
which might possibly have endangered
the wood work, if it had been allowed
to continue, there was nothing more to
the episode which needs mention. The
most important thing in connection is.
that the horses had chance to get UP
all the speed they wished, and that
they made the most of their oppor.
tunity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-14

Aats-Psan,I Pm,

they never fail to c1fre an eases OF
ptin, because they treat the Pain Source
m.ne nerves By soothing the Initiated
t fssaVes Iney lessen the TENSION. build. up
tfiSuEh e VEINS and mus ' Sssay s al ssin
,,,,l r,sfl9dic eadaehe, that UNITED me for
~, BUSINESS ms several days at time, has been
T1r M;ia experience; found first relief in
! Invariably ward them on by takin9 =
IN. NJ NQOBERRY. Windsor. III.
druggist will return YOUR money ~ t"e
!. aoses. = Cents. Never sold n bulk
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-14
A BROKEN LEG
Results from Misstep Of Arthur
Oaviau, on the Street.

Arthur Daviau while walking in some
"hat OF hurry to his store on Water
street. Monday evening, had the misfor-
tune to slip and strike the walk with such
force and in such a manner as to break
MS leg. He was taken to his home on
summer street and DR.. Fortier called. The
leg was found to be broken just above
the ankle. The bones were set and all
done to make Mr.. Daviau as comfortable
as possible. The injury was very painful
and 1t will be several weeks before the
leg will be strong enough to allow him
to walk.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-14

Manager McKown of the Diamond
,orling alleys. has offered a prize Of 81
n be given the one rolling the highest
,,ring of candle pins between o'clock,
rnaslay morning and IL P NJ, Satur-
sov Joshua Goodwin stands at the
load Of the list at the present time,
r;.h credit of 9S. This will, undOubt-
sdly be surpassed by Saturday night,
.s there are bowlers in the city who
e.n do almost as well in their average
strings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-14

= 7 Nesser Of Boston. will give his
o,s lecture entitled, "Over the Ice
). ,ba Klondike." for the benefit of the
,.aa,not Club at the club house.
r-odnesdav night. Dec. IA. A good
,r,er of Waterville people are plan
mo 70 hear him and the house will
.,obabl- have its seating capacity well
.ove1
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-14
TACONNETS
Totals
Gelatine Queen Is thu name ~ a NJ

Gelatine Queen is thu name OF a new
mare which L. l.. Gentner Of Belfast.
has added to his list of horses, and
which will be seen during the winter
on the roads in that city This mare
has a track record OF 210, and Is not
only speedy but is rather an attractive
horse or the speedway. Mr.. GentnSr
purchased HIS horse at the "Oid Grory''
sale in Madison Square Garden, New
York, and she will be placed on the
Maine tracks the coming season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-14

49, funeral of Raymond, the son of
..o.oi, Socia of North Vassalboro.
u no held at the home of the pa
-. at 2 o'clock, Wednesday after
=, Edmund Valley of Waterville,
~ .,te charge of the remains.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-14

Of some Kind are the hsrft6x9 of K44riy
the middle aged ana ne distreSiSnS Ms.
cradle ,headache1 10 tlle ed ~ n3ry.
GUS. muscular and rheumatic painx
A remedy to relieve insaal cases must
that accounts for the wonderful success
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-14

Club will give their first entertainment of
the season in Meesalonskee hall, Oakland
Saturday evening. The boys have been
rehearsing faithfully and an enjoyable oc-
casion is promised.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-14

mn examinations at the college are
n Wednesday morning. Dec. IA.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-14
COLBY COLLEGE,
Nelson !. Mixer Wins as Glee Club
Reader-FreshmanC Class Officers.

After standing two trials for Glee Club
reader. Nelson |. Mixer. 'OS. of West
Paris, has been awarded the coveted hon.
or by the judges. Mr.. Mixer came to
Colby from Hebron Academy, where he
was graduated in the college preparat tory
course. last June. While at Hebron he
achieved considerable success as a speak
ef and particularly as a debater For
two successive years he won first prize
IN the annual prize debate. He was a
member of the academy debating team in
$50; and again in 1904. when it defeated
Coburn Classical Institute While in
school he was one of the leading MEM
bers of the Bellevue Debating Society of
Hebron. the orga nizatiOn for the young
men. He has held several class honOrs
In his junior year he was elected toast
master. At Hebron the class president
holds office for one term only and the
honor fell to Mr.. Mixer for the spring
term of senior year Since coming to Col
by he has applied himself diligently to
his studies and has made many friends
the college community. He is
a member of the Phi Delta Theta frater-
nifty.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-14
Teeonnets, 1858; W.terviIIa 1sae

The Teconnets. not satisfied with
beating Waterville out and out in
basketball, have come over here and
stolen our honors in bowling. 1t was q
close game nevertheless and some hifh
averages were made. The score:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-14

,,,ss Florence Miller left the city,
rpesday morning to pass the Christ
with friends in Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-14
BASKETBALL.
The Taeonnets Defeat Co. n. Team in
An Exciting Game.

The Taconnet Club of Winslow downad
Co. ii IN a close and exciting game of
basketball Tuesday night. at the Armory
oy score OF q to II. There is no degree
of dissatisfaction felt by the members Of
the team which was beaten. for althouph
they have proved their ability to play
a fast game of basketball, the Taconnets
had a reputation already established
winch would inspire the respect of any
fast team IN the State. The Taconnets
began their practice earlier in the sea.
son ana nave played more games than
mas 20 H. and. everything considered.
tne soioier ooys did remarkably well, con-
thelr advantages. The following
contains the lineup and score:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-14

u,.nord ". Gordon will leave the city.
oruing, to visit friends in Bidde-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-14
Columbus. 10: centrals. z.

Immediately following the game nv Ta 4.
comet and Co H. the Columbia and Gem
trail teams took the field After a hard
fought scrmmage the game was won bv
the former by a score of 10 to 2. The
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-14
VAUDEVILLE.

once Merrill went to her home in
,,,deford, Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-14

Ella Holmes went to Ellsworth
.s.v. to remain a few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-14
CENTRALS.

NOals from held-Marshall 4, Vigue 2.
Williams ?, Littlefield l, Pooler l. Mac
alary !. Goals from fouls-Marshan l.
Williams l. COlumbias were given one
point for man being fouled while throw
ing goal. Official, S. Marshall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-14

class. Tuesday morning, after chapel, to
appoint a nominating committee for the
additional class officers. not yet elected.
The committee. which will report at a
subsequent meeting, was appointed as fol-
lows: Charles w. Bradlee. Jr.. of Wa
terviile; Samuel T.. Written of Saco, and
Frank Il. Condor of Belfast
Burr f. Jones. %, of North Windsor,
returned to college. yesterday, after being
absent for some time on account of ill
ness with measles
The term examinations began, yeSter-
day. and will continue throughout the
week.
The Glee Club and Guitar and Mandolin
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1904-09-23
It's q Hoodoo,

Some things there are that you may do
And not get punished very hard
Get drunk. run of q time or two
And still escape the stern regard
or evil fortunes when they pass
Your way; but you can shed your tears
II you should break q looking glass
You'll have bad luck for seven years.
When baby frets and won't be still
Sometimes you're half inclined to see
II looking glass and hammer will
Distract his mind till good he'll be-
You'd better hope the 'fit will pass
And let him yell to split your ears,
For II he breaks the looking glass
You'll have bad luck for seven yearA
A friend has borrowed OF you ten;
You know you'll never get 1t back.
Don't look into the mirror then,
Lest you should hear the mirror crack
Just dodge around and let things pass
And try to bear misfortune's jeers,
But don't you break n looking glass
Or you'll 60 bump for seven years.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1904-09-23
USE OF PERSONAL pRoNour.
why the Uncultivated Appear Al
ways to No Talking Of SELF.

why the Uncultfvated Appear An.
ways to Be Talking Of SELF. :.
All the uncultivated appear almost nj.
ways to be talking about themseives
but 1t Is easy for n superficial observer
10 exaggerate the extent to which this
ls the case. For instance, II you dis.
cuss with cultivated man q question
Oh morals or the wisdom or rectitude OF
any particular line Of conduct, he will
tell you what he thinks right or what
ne thinks wrong or what strikes him
as Wise or foolish, with very little use
OF the personal pronoun. He can see
the situation from the outside. But II
you discuss 1t with an uneducated man
ne Is incapable of this detached atti-
tude or mind. The uneducated man can
only picture the circumstances to him.
self by picturing himself In the midst
OK them. What he thinks right and
wise Is, no doubt, often great deal
better and wiser than what he would
actually have done. "Such and such n
thlng was wrong; I should not have
done IT." he says, or: "Such and such
was foolish. Now, had 1t been me, I
should have done SO and So" To the
sophisticated listener he gives an i'm
preston Of appalling self righteous
ness and even perhaps Of Hypocrisy,
but the impression is a mistaken one.
He argues in the vocative case, because
1t is the one in which he can most cas-
lily express himself.
Some people, 1t must be admitted. at
tract condolences from those who have
no weakness for making them. We are
not alluding to those persons who by
a method Of deft cross questioning
manage to abstract information with
which they have no business. Such
information is not confded by its oyis-
inal owner, but stolen from him, or at
least wormed out Of him. The people
we mean have that in their face and
bearing which makes all the world
at home with them. Whoever meets
them may know that they are incapa-
Die OF giving a snub or rebuff to any
one who claims their sympathy, be he
never so silly. They 60 about the
world unarmed and unafraid and, to
give human nature its due, unhurt. I'm
consciously, it Is they who make the
hrst confidence, telling those who see
them, even for the first time, that they
are sympathetic and detached, and MS
shrewd rs they are harmless.-London
Spectator.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1904-09-23
An Odd Record

The late Miss Julia Moore, Sir John
Moore's niece, like many very old pee-
pie, was extremely proud Of, her age
and lost no opportunity Of showing II.
When she was asked by friend IL shs
was going to see the coronation Of
King Edward VII. she answered: "No.
have been out Of London for the last
three coronations, and I don't care to
alter my record" What an exaltatiop
one must feel at being able to say .
thing like that!
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1904-09-23
Queer Fads Of Smokers.

"Men who can afford to smoke really
good cigars have more fads than other
men you will meet In a days walk"
said Broadway manufacturer who
makes good many cigars to order for
his customers. "I know men who
throw a cigar away the moment the
ashes fall Off. They believe the taste
Of 1t is ruined then. For such custom.
ers make very close rolled cigars.
"Other customers like cigar rolled
so light that the ashes float Off Of their
own accord. They like the red fire.
Many men will never relight cigar
after 1t has gone out. Nothing could
induce them to. Others relight a cigar
five or six times before they discard
It. Needless to say, they do not get
the best Of good cigar.
Il have one customer who has
special brand Of after dinner cigars
made for him. They cost him 81 each
net and are Of medium size. 1t is his
1nvariable habit to keep the cigar be-
tween his teeth half an hour before
lighting it. His guests may light up
with the coffee, but he never does. He
likes to inhale the fragrance of the
tobacco-to become permeated with Il,
30 to speak-before he lights up. Then
the cigar lasts him precisely one hour"
New York Times.