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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-19
IN HANCOCK COUNTY.
Numerous Fires and Several Places in
Serious Danger.

Ellsworth, Me, Sept. 1S.-Every
available man was massed along the
brook dividing the town of Brooksville
tonight in an effort to keep back d line
of fire four miles long that already has
burned 5000 acres. Should the flames
leap the brook several villages would
be helpless before the conflagration and
serious loss would be inevitable.
A dense pail of smoke from surround
ing fires enshrouded this city to-day,
and nearly every able bodied man who
could be spared was sent to the Canger
zone. The absence Of the wind which
made yesterdays fires burn so fercely
enabled the large force today to save
several threatened houses, but many
families have abandoned their dwell
iligs and moved to places of safety.
The Inhabitants of Surry were still
fighting desperately tonight to save
their imperilled town. The blaze was
placed under partial control at night
fall but was constantly threatening to
break beyond control owing to the
parched condition of the woodlands.
Another fire at West Hancock threat
ems several buildings.
The most serious situation, however,
is at Brooksville. The town is divided
by Meadow brook. The eastern section
OF the village was ablaze tonight and
should the flames cross the brook the
fire would sweep down on several viii
lagos. The handsome summer cottage
Of Professor w. G. Tousey of Tufts
College was burned last night and a
barn of Eugene Cousins was DESTROYED
today.
Ellsworth, Me, Sept. 1S.-Forest fires
today We're raging in many places in
Hancock county, particularly in the
vicinity Of this city The town of Sur
ry was in especial danger. The fires
which have been burning there since
early in July and which were not no.
ticeably affected by the rain in August
were controlled until yesterday when
a high wind scattered them in all di-
rectiOns and beyond all control. They
travelled three or four miles, crossing
stream 50 feet wide and the county
road as if they were a solid forest
Several houses were threatened and
one or two caught fire. but were saved
Today they were within quarter of
a mile of Surry 1t was certain that if
the wind should come up from the
southwest the whole village would be
threatened, as many houses are situat-
ed close to the woods.
Near Nicolin, small station on the
Maine Central railroad, fires have been
burning for weeks. Yesterday Il house
and the station were barely saved. A
number of poles of the power line now
being completed by the Bar Harbor
& Union River Power Co. from this
city to Bangor were burned off
From the town of Hancock still an
other fire swept down onto the out
skirts Of Lamoine and Ellsworth and
several buildings took fire and were
saved with difficulty.
The fires at North Bluehill sprang
up again in some valuable timberland
Between Patten pond and Tody pond
another big blaze has burned over 200
or 200 acres the past few days
There were several other fires in the
upper part of the county but none OF
them was near a settlement Several
old lumber camps were burned, but
no other buildings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-19
FIRES in ErcHr COUNTRIES.
CONTINUED from Page One.)

the state urging caution in the care OF
| fires in forest camps.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-19
LATEST SPORTING NEWS,

Continued from Page Four.)
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-20
Hats

It is not enough TO buy a good look
ing hat You must know how 10 wear
f.
Why is 1t that many a hat that IS raw
ishingly becoming in the store IS a fright
when adjusted by the owner?
II is all a matter OF angle. Look in
the glass and see Just what is the spot
that is going to make the passerby say
What a pretty girl which is. after
all. the only thing that counts In head
gear.
When you-have found that pardcu-
lar tilt. stick TO II. Hustle through all
the rest of your dressing, but take time
to put on your hat.
Put in your pins so tight that your
hat can defy the breezes 70 do their
worst. Even a French creation cannot
look its price when slipping over one
ear.
Don't favor an angle because It is
the style. There may be women who
can afford to be slaves to fashion, but
rest assured that you are not one OF
them.
Here is a tip given by a famous MILL
ner that may throw some light on what
Is, or is not, the becoming angle: Al
ways have the front Of your hat come
out as far as your nose. 1t may come
farther. but woe betide the girl with a
regard for her profile who neglects this
simple rule"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-20
PRESS ASSOCIATION MEETS
AND ELECTS DELEGATES

The April meeting Of the Woman's
National Press Association was held
Friday in the study room at the Public
Library. Mrs. Ruth NJ. Griswold Praler
presided. Reports were given by the
recording secretary. Mrs. Josephine Ar
mold Rich: corresponding secretary, Dr.
Adeline L POTtman. and the treasurer
Mrs. Z. Maynicke Stillman.
Delegates and alternates to the bien-
NAL convention of the General Fedora
ton Of WOmens Clubs at Bostont in
June were elected. as follows:
Delegates-Mrs. Ruth NJ. Griswold
Praler. Mrs. Georgiana s. Rogers. Dr.
Adeline +. Fortman and Ms. Winnie
Ream HoXie.
AIternates-NIrs. Josephine Arnold
Rich and Mrs. Mary Wright Johnson
The following delegates and alternates
to the annual meeting in May OF the
District of Columbia Federation OF
WOmen's Clubs were also elected:
DeleEates-Mrs. Emma $. BrintOn,
Mrs. Lillian Pike ROOme. Mrs. Joseph
inc Arnold Rich, Miss Ellen B. Foster.
Alternates-AIrs. l. J. Young Withee
Mrs. Helen Sparhawk and Mrs. Clara D
Short.
The literary program announced for
the April meeting was deferred and at
the conclusion OF routine business the
association adjourned and attended the
oregon State Society.
The lecture was illustrated by lantern
slides showing the Improvement in Ore
gOn lands through the irrigation Sys-
TEN instituted by the United States
Government.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-20
Long Gloves Appear in
New Designs Now;
Apricot a Novelty,

As all OF the coats for the coming
season are fitted with three-quarter
sleeves. and almost all dresses have half
or even shorter sleeves, the gloves are
all elbow or longer in length, bur they
are made in ways quite different from
the product OF last year. for then all
long gloves were dressy; the rest are
finished on the back with the usual
crows feet" and fasten over the wrist
with a single pearl button, or even q
patent clasp
A new shade is the apricot color.
which is Of the very lightest brown
with a faint shading OF pink, and some
are OF the Old-fashIoned red-broWn
stitched with red and unadOrned- They
are so large and so thick that they look
quite formidable for warm weather, but
there is no doubt that the chamois
gauntlets will return IN elbow length
They are the coolest OF all summer
gloves and the easiest to take care OF,
and last year they were produced in all
the usual colOcs-white. buff and gray.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-20
TIPS FOR VOYAGERS
WHO CROSS OCEAN
FOR FIRST TINE.

The trouble with most young people
who have never Travelled is that they
lave not the least idea what is most
useful on a long voyage. The average
person at first always carries too much.
1t takes several trips before the reaIiZa-
ton comes OF what TO have and what
TO leave behind The best guide is TO
take just what is needed anu no more,
coI the less one has to lcck after the
easier it is. one experienced traveller
was heard 10 say he began with trunk
and ended with a handbag, and there
were more useful things in the small
satchel than in the trunk.
one is brought up on the knowledge
that in crossing the ocean the largest
piece Of baggage allowed IL the state
room is a steamer trunk The only
trouble 20 guard against Is the length,
to get in the only available space-thaJ
Is. underneath the bunk.
Another important item is warm
clothes. Because II is hot in New York
when starting that does not mean one
is going 10 suffer with the heat in the
middle of the Atlantic. and few people
realize in anticipation of a first voyage
how cold il gets in midOccan and how
desirable heavy 1annels are at that
time. Half the SeasiCkness is brought
on by not being well wrapped up. II
the BODY is comfortable the rough
weather can be stood better.
a most useful article Is a hot water
bag. Have il placed in the bed a few
minutes before turning I'm. II removes
the dampness from the sheets anC takes
away that unpleasant feeling 81 wet
bed clothes which is apt TO occur in
fOggy or hay weather.
a preventive Of selsickness is chewing
GIN, and no one should think Of start
ing on a rough crossing without at
least two packages.
E'ce thing 70 have on a journey OF
any kind Is a bag made Of silk or some
think stuff to keep ones hat In. The
material should be soft, so as not TO
take up space when packed. but thick
enough TO keep the dampness out. It
will be useful when travelling by land
or sea, for on the latter Il prevents
moist air from running the ribbon and
flowers. while in the train IL keeps the
dust from settling and leaving and ugly
mark
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-20
Spring Materials for Suits

Ask the polite salesman at the wool
en- counte. what the favOrite materials
for suits seem TO be. and he viii say
sTs!I;nSly that everything IS worn, and
truly so. for never has personal pref
erence had its innings 70 such an eX-
tent. T. viewer, II you stop, look and
listen 20 the well-dressed shoppers who
know what they want, you VIII find
that the first call is for stripes, in all
widths. cOlo.s. and designs.
TheIe is the cheyron stripe shown IN
a smooth worsted. so called from the
deep. almost perpendicular V made ever
so often. Especially good is this varla-
tiOn OF the universal herringbone, as II
can be cut 10 better advantage than
either the diagonal or straight. But the
smooth. satin-faCed diagOnals are beau
tiful in weave and texture and deserv-
edly popular. as they are always dis
tinctive and ~ good taste
Diagonal Serges and wOrsteds as
usual. hold their own. for nothing so
fits in with the variation OF All climates
as these lightweight but comfortable
materials
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-20
4 Simple But Useful Gift

Many people have retained the old
custom Of giving Easter presents. and
q charming idea IS the jewel case ma 1e
at home. One Of lowered cretorne is
made BY cutting a rectangle 12x4 inches
This is padded with one layer Of cot
ton batting and lined with silk. It IS
then folded IN three. and two shallow
pockets are made IN the first fold: IN
the middle IS placed a band OF padded
silk 70 hold stickpins and brooches.
while in the last and inside fold as
many little pockets as possible are
sewn, each just large enough TO hold
one ring A ribbon is then tied around
the whole case.
The little gift is quickly and mex
penslvely made. and yet is a most &C
ceptable present. particularly II the re-
cipient is contemplating a European So
jOurn for the summer months.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-20
WIVES ARE BUSIEST
AMONG FRENCH
OF CANADA.

The French-Canadlan women in the
province of Quebec are the busiest of
their sex in the world. They are mira
cles OF industry. and yet from morning
10 night their work never seems to be
finished.
They have the breakfast ready for the
men folk at 6 O'Clock in the morning:
attend TO the numerous children. for the
French-Canadian "habitant' always has
a large family; give the floor of the
living room it's daily scrubbing until it
shines like a new pin; put on the soup
for dinner: make the bread; spin,
weave. and sew; feed the chickens; lend
a strong hand in the field work; keep
their husbands cash and accounts. and
lesd the family prayers after the days
work is done.
II we visit Madame Jeanne Baptiste
5n the afternoon, we shall find her
sitting or standing at her loom-the
good old hand loom that has woven
the clothes Of the family for genera
tons.
on this loom she weaves not only
clothes, but carpets, coYerlids, and
blankets. To help out her small sup
ply OF fresh wool, she tears up the
old material OF wornout coats and trOus-
ers and Weaves 1t over again. II IS
slow work. but when ii is finished the
garments are slow to wear out They
last more than twice as long as those
WHICH Madame could buy in the shops
of Quebec
At another homestead the American
tourist who goes to French Canada IN
the summer may find the women OF
the house weaving. not cloth, but sheet
ing of an imperishable quality. She
has made the linen herself from the
very beginning. All she asked Of her
husband was that he should bring the
sheaves of flax from the field The
breaking of it on the wooden "breZe."
the spinning and the weaving, have all
been done by her own hand.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-20
NEW BROOCH PENDANTS.

There are many new pendants which
may be used as brooches or even hair
pins. They are made with a golden
loop at the top that fits over the chain,
but the brooch pin and hairpin both
screw into n tiny mole in the back Of
the middle of the design.
Some canoes. being such heavy or
naments, are arranged so that for pen
dantS they are very large. but when
used as brooches the cameo may be
taken out Of the frame and fixed so
that it may be pinned on TO the dress.
OF course, the cameo would not be used
as a decoration for the couture, for such
pins are usually OF diamonds or some
other glittering stone
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-20
Pfqskin BAGS

New bags 10 carry those fnnumerable
details that women like 70 have within
reach are made OF pigskiu. and some
times are even in the shape Of that
rotund animal. the head being left for
the coins, while the back has handles
attached and opens TO receive visiting
cards. memoranda and the many sam
pies that q woman IS said 20 collect on
a morning shopping tour. II Is hardly
likely that such a peculiar fashion
should be az AL pOpulor but az the
present moment II IS very distinctive.
one might amost say conspicuous.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-20

bert and Suuivan's opera, Patience"
10 be presented tomorrow night.
The class attracted considerable at
teution last February because OF its
performance Of Ia Mascotta" Soon
after that work was begun on Pa
UienCe.
There are forty voices in the chorus.
q sufficient number 10 make certain
an effective rendition of the music. The
leading parts viii be taken by Miss
Nellie lie Gcin, as Patience, and Harry
Burns, as BUnthOrae.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-20

A certain wide-awake dressmaker de
Clzred that she intends supplying bridal
trousseaux on the instaIlment plan. The
idea is a good one and might prove very
convenient to a family OF moderate
means with two or three engaged
daughters. But the danger is that a
thrfftless young woman or a bride-in-a-
hurry may obtain her trousseau and
then leave her new husband 70 pay the
iusta llrnents
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-20
Dancing

Physicians advise II.
They say II makes for youth.
Let us hope for decent discretion.
Youth trips the light fantastic 20 ad-
vantage.
- so the stout gentleman OF sixty
y no goes IN for waiting.
Nor yet the heavy dancing dame. who
makes her grandchildren blush at her
antics.
50. ples Sc. Mr.. Doctor. advise some
lRss spectacular exercise for the older
generation.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-20
LADIES GAN WEAR SHOES

one size smaller after using Aliens Foot
Ease, 2 powder TO be shaken into the shoes
Il makes tight or new shoes feel easy: gives
instant relief 10 corns and buniOns It's the
greatest comfort discovery Of the age. Aliens
Foot-Ease IL certain cure for tired. sweat
ing, hot, aching feet. At all druggists AMI
shoe stores, sc. Don't accept any subSt!-
tute. For FREE trial package, also Free
Sample of the FOOT-EASE Sanitary CORN
PAD. new invention, address Allen S.
Olmsted. Le Roy. y. Y
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-20
Ring Trimmings Return

Ring trimmings have returned to pop
uiarity on the dresses for early sum
me-- They are the old-fashioned rings
With a crocheted cover, either with a
picot edge or as plain as fancy may
dictate. They are used to join together
the linen coats. or they are placed as
decorations on lace waists or skirts,
and sometimes they hold IN place the
ribbon round the waist
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-20
Genuine Homemade Milk Bread.

We deliver Milk Bread direct from oven
to table at SC loaf Made in the real
home way of the best ingredients. De-
licioUs Homemade Pies. all favorite
kinds, 20c each. Holmes Bakery. LIST and
Z SITS. Phones Linen. 1440 and 1441.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-20

Minute Gelatine. SC; I5c Tumblers purs
Jelly, Sc; Sc Compound Jelly. &c. Emit
Puddire. &c; Instantaneous Tapioca Sc.
Union Corn Starch. 4lzc; Duryea's Corn
Starch, TIC. J. 7. ID. Pyles' new store
1420 9TH ST. NV. and L other places
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-20
The rs Best Pies.

Are baked by the Connecticut Pie Co.
You'll appreciate why they are best
after you've eaten OF them. Crispy
crusts and delicious filing.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-20

There is a growing tendency at fash
ionable weddings to dispense altogether
with grown-up bridesmaids and substi-
tute two or three little maidens attend
ed by boy cavaliers in willow-green silk
court dress or simple green linen Kate
GreenaWay' suits The old supersti-
ton as TO green at a wedding appears
to be dying out.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-20
FASHIONS AND FADS

The use OF a smart little walking
stick by women IS a fad Of uncertain
vogue. II has so far been taken up only
by young girls who do not mind being
conspicuous. The conservative woman
clings to her tightly rolled umbrella,
which is at the same time useful and
legitimate part Of the feminine equip
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-20

Some milIionaIres have been complain
ing that their begging letter bag each
morning invariably contains several
passionate appeals from would-be brides
fOra money wherewith 20 buy a trous-
seau. Some OF, these modest young IA
dies do not hesitate 10 state plainly
that a dovvry in addition 10 a handsome
wedding outfit would not be declined
with thanks The milliOnaires have
told this much But as 70 the more
interesting sequel have preserved dis
Greet silence
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-20
Feminine Notes

A great heiress who married recently
had fifty gowns in her rousseau How
delightful signs a bride who has 10
content herself with six. But just think
Of the wearisome ordeal Of trying on"
half a hundred cstumesi
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-20
LOCAL MENTION.
The Tables on which Schneider's

Inc 4aDleS on winch Schne1derS
more numerous every day. The delicious
ness. uniform purity and high nourishing
value OF this product merit it a place on
every menu. Scientifically made and
baked. Have the grocer supply you: he
gets II fresh from the ovens daily. &C loaf.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-20
Easy Money" Loans
Jellycon, z I-zc; JeIIO. Z 1-ac:

At the Mercantile Savings Society ONCE.
1905 F st NV. INVESTIGATE.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-20

Some of the early hats are charm
ing in their combination Of cheerfulness
and warmth. For instance, there Is a
smart little three cornered arrangement
in cream colored cloth with knot OF
brown velvet at one side, holding in
place a bunch of snowdrops. vioiets
and a high osprey OF shaded hyacinth
and iOnQuil.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-20
Pupils of SaltSman-de
Ford School Ready
for Opera.

The opera class Of the Saltsman-de
Ford school OF music and acting prac-
tically has completed rehearsal Of Gil
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-20

No young married folk should start
double harness in debt Wise mothers
start a little savings bank account for
all their children as soon as they are
born. These small nest egg savings
have a wonderful power OF accumulat-
ing. They teach young folks thrift.
and the lump sum saved comes IN at a
most useful time when the daughter Is
about 70 be married
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-20

form lovely trimmings to tulle lace or
mo'-sseline de sole hats for restaurant
Or theater wear. The JWigs are hidden
beneath the spleudOr Of floral beauty
wHile a tiny bunch Of pale green Leaflets
here and there stands out from the
mass Of delicate color
jewelers. report an Increasing demand
iCr the new beUrOrhal hraceIeJ. Some
OF them believe this will take The -iace
o. the engagement ring: others that il
VIII merely supplement il. It was in
tDduceG by Prince George OF Greece
WAC. instead Of giving 10 the Princess
Marie BOlaparte the customary ring
- hen they became engaged. hes. owed
upon her an aTmlet 10 be worn near
the shoulder In all cases the brace
le- must consist Of two bands. and IL
is the sentiment OF these two bands.
typifytng a union Of two beings. which
promises TO the betrOthal bracelet a pos
sible future preference over the ring.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-20

A satin skin secured using Satin ski,
ESGm ana Satin skin face powder. 25c
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-20

The sash IS to be a prominent feature
Of many of this years styles Sash rib
bons, wide and shimmeTing. printed in
dainty designs and soft cOlors, have al
ready been ordered for the morning tub
dress OF many a spring bride The
fashion is still further asserted BY the
draperfes which are used in the more
pretentlOus tOilettes
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-20

Clear, brilliant shades OF green. pink.
rnauve and turquoise blue will probably
he the leading coiors for the coming
summer These were in full sway dur
ing the first years Of the last century,
and suit the fashions OF the day per
fectly. The loveliest of these shades are
already here IN the fine woods, cottons
and silks and no end Of chiffons, en-
hroidered nets and tUlles. Crepes like
wise lend themselves 10 the new tints.
Pretty blossoms in thu many and
varied shades of salmon pink or rose.
lemon yellow. white or deeper amber