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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-08

There is great rejoicing among the
members of the Pine street, Free Bap-
fist people in Lewiston. For the first
time in it's history the church is free
of debt. A jubilee was held recently
and the mortgage burned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-08

When New York is entirely covered
by sky Scrapers what is that town 60
ing to do for advertising?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-08

What Is whiskey?" seems to be a
question that will not down.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-08
His Status,

What makes that young officer so
blue?"
Il don't know, but perhaps it is be-
cause he is sub marine Baltimore
American. n asti
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-08
GETTING the Value of His Money.

Ralph, the bright-eyed youngster OF
years, was the happy possessor OF
three new nickels. Having expended
two of them in a satisfactory manner,
he was debating on the third-a bright
red cart and screeching whistle hav-
ing equal charms in his eyes. First
he blew the whistle, then looked long
ingly at the cart. Suddenly he began
to blow with all his might. Have you
decided which to buy?" asked the
patient mother. Yes" was the prompt
answer, Il am going to. blow the
whistle a while, and then buy the
cart"-The Delineator.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-08
Wednesday, December 8, 1909.

Lucky the Prairie wasn't in
hurry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-08

Suppose the Prairie had stuck in the
Kennebec, wouldn't there be a howl!
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-08
LIGHT AND AIRY.
The Meanest Janitor.

A South Side man claims that the
janitor of the fiat building in which he
lives is the meanest janitor on earth.
He never gives us half enough
steam during the day. said the com
plainant, and at night the conditions
are simply awful. Why, / frequently
wake I'D and hear my Wife's teeth
chattering on the bureau! ~Chlcago
Record Herald.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-08

If this warm weather would only
induce the hens to go to work!
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-08
Nowadays.

Mrs. kawler-"YOu've been buying
some new furniture. l see. Install
ment plan, l suppose. That's the way
get mine"
Mrs. Crossway-"N- no; not exactly.
I'm buying this on the soap club plan
Chicago Tribune.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-08
Similarity.

rs the will of the majority anything
like a will in the probate court?"
asked the man who tries hard to be
facetious
Yes" answered Mr.. Huskins cts
principal beneficiaries are usually it's
greatest admirers. "-Washingt Star
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-08

ESTABLISHED 1915

No notice whatsoever will b taken Of
unsigned communications.
The Journal cannot b held rssponsl.
bic for the preservation or return OF
rejected communications.
Address all communications relating
to subscriptions and advertisements
to BURLMGH & FLYNT, PUBLISH
ers. Augusta, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-08

Texas hasn't anything on the wealth
er we've enjoyed Ibis week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-08
Clever Invention.

Mrs. Jims-Madame Shipper has
perfected wonderful invention.
Mrs. Tims-What is it?
Mrs Jims-A revolving hat; it
works so that the congregation can see
all sides Of it.-Tit-Bits.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-08

News has been received of the death
in South America of Eben Hutchinson
formerly of Athens. Colonel Hutchin-
son was born in Maine and in his 21st
year commanded the oath Maine Regi-
ment in the Civil War.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-08

Boston 1915" has at last attracted
the attention of the West and South.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-08
Great SUCCESS.

Gunner-Tve invented an auto horn.
Let me get you interested in it.
Guyer-What kind of a horn is it?
Gunner-Oh, one that people will
Jump at.-ChicagO News.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-08

Oxford at:-"Knowing that
Thanksgiving was the appropriate day
to show up poultry. pullet belonging
to Ernest P. Crockett of South Paris
which had stolen nest in the bushes,
brought off three chicks that day. The
rigors Of the season were = little too
much for two Of them. and they sue
cumbed, but the third one is as lively
as the proverbial cricket"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-08
Maine Gossip
Much More Expensive.
Songs Of siXpense were the lays

Of twenty years ago.
But now the songs come higher, says
An impresario.
Kansas City Journal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-08

Sermons on the Book &c job" is thu
title of a book recently presented tt
the Baxter Memorial library in Cor
ham. The book is very ole, it beint
more than 1926 years since ii wal
printed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-08

Waterville people regret that Dennis
E. Bowman has resigned his position
as superintendent of schools of that
city. Mr.. Bowman is a graduate of Co.
burn Classical Institute and of Colby
and has been principal of the Water
Vile high school as we'll as teacher in
the Penn Charter school in Philadel-
phia. He will take up the practice of
law in Los Angeles the first of the
year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-08

The oldest Methodist Episcopa
church in Maine is situated at Mon
mouth and it is lis years old. Jesse
Lee, the apostle of Methodism, passed
through the State in 1898, the follow.
ing year he organized the Readfiel(
circuit and in November the frs
church was gathered together.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-21
Louisc GunninR.s Carecr

To a mother, who was a solo church
soprano stepmother. 70 be exact
Louise Cunning traces her first impulse
to become herself a singer. When a child.
too the prima donna OF '-MarceIle'' was
taken once 10 hear Patti during one of
the farewell tours OF the great diva.
Vaguely. the singer feels to-day that
PATHS voice and the furore II evoked
from the audience left an impress that
later developed a desire TO become her
self a nightingale. or as near that degree
Of proficiency as she could attain. That
Miss Cummings father preached the Cos
pei and took great interest in the pro-
gralnmes Of the choir may have been an
hereditary factor toward shaping her vo-
cal ambition, she also believes Morris
town, y. j., IS the singers natal town.
Her stepmOtheT often sang Al church en-
teTtainments, occasionally making I'D her
programmes Of old Scotch ballads. Little
Louise naturally often accompanied her
father and his wife TO these affairs. Her
Own first success as a SolOist was made
at 8 church entertainments. and with
Scotch ballads
Miss Cummings first professional zp-
pearance was al a vaudeville house in
New York Wholly ignorant Of technical
stage procedure. the present star OF the
Pixley-Luders operetta made I'd for her
first stage appearance with homemade
cosmetics-burnt matches and a box Of
common. rouge. She describes herself on
this occasion as a sight. but so fearful
vas she OF losing the makeup cOmbiua-
ton she had effected that she didn't dare
leave the theaJer between the afternoon
and night shows. spending the interval
in her dressing room She used a Scotch
costume she had designed and sewed her
self for this professional debut. The idea
Of Scotch ballads was new to vaudeville.
The success she scored drew the atten-
ton OF Charles HOyt The A Day and A
Night company was the medium Of Miss
Cummings initial musical comedy appear
ance. Her personality. kits; and voice
proved a hit in this field, as they had IN
the varieties With this experience. Miss
Cunning placed herself in the hands OF
practiced singing teachers. Her first
prima donna engagement was with The
Mandarin" her next was with De Wolf
Hopper in Mr.. Pickwick;" then came
The Office Boy" with Frank Daniels.
Loves Lottery. with Schumann- -Heink.
''VerOnioue. The White Hen" with
Louis Mann, and then TON Jones
Marcelle" IS her first stellar role
The Washington herald., 1909-02-21
That Censorship Again.

IN spite OF all the talk about the need
OF q censorship over the drama because
Of the recent riot OF Hbidinousness on
the stage, II would seem that the matter
bids fair TO adjust itself In the very
nature OF things as they are in this coun-
try II had 10 be- first and last and all the
time, the people who should decide how
Ear beyond the limits Of decency the the
ater should be permitted 10 so in pro-
viding entertainment. So soon as the
matter reached a certain point-the point
at which well-known theatrical managers
whose bOasted criterion as 70 the merits
OF a play is the box-ofice and its receipts.
admitted that there We're FIVE or six in
decent shows in New Yorl-public opinion
began 20 be felt Il could only be felt. Of
course. largely through the press and the
pulpit. and though the press OF New
York was not so aggressive on the side
OF public morals as il might be, il yet
gave publicity 10 the anathemas from
the pulpit, and thus the whole matter
came Up for public discussion and de-
clsion.
There was. * seeems. a pretty universal
opinion that a censor OF some sort was
needed for the stage; that there should
be some controlling power to say what
was or was not too immoral to be pub
hcly displayed But as TO the means
that was another question.
The whole question Of indecency on the
stage is a delicate one. Only the most
prurient-minded could find aught indecent
in some Of the classical dancers with
barred legs; but If these are allowed TO
perform, the question Of why an actress
should not be permitted 10 take of her
stockings in view Of the audience
frankly indecent procedures too subtle
q distinction for most.
But the matter promises 10 adjust it
self at least. in way, for public opinion
having in some sort expressed itself. we
learn from one OF the leaders Of the hrm
OF Klaw & ErIanger that the enterprise
known as the Theatrical Syndicate. which
controls by far the largest bookings Of
any firm in the country. viii refuse 20
book any Of the shows whose appeal Is
frankly 10 the prurient-minded. II this
IS indeed true. then the matter is settled.
for the only reason for putting these
shows on Is 70 make money. and they
cannot make money unless they. secure
time
The Theatrical Trust has been accused
of many things evil 10 the interests OF
the drama in America and whole liter
sture Of denuncistiOn OF the syndicate
mas sprung into being. But IT, at the
last. it turns out that IL is willing-as il is
undoubtedly able-to use its enormous
power 10 keep the stage clean and whole
some then. indeed. we may come to be-
lieve that al things work together for
the hest
The Washington herald., 1909-02-21
Lecture on Berlin

At the New Masonic Auditorium To-
night Mr. Wright Kramer will deliver the
Burton Holmes traveIogue. entitled Der
lin OF all the travelogues which Mr..
Holmes has delivered in this city it is
doubtful II there was a more interesting
and instructive series than that on the
European capitals which ne gave last
season. Mr. Holmes unusually success
ful season this year. and tie fact that his
fellOw-traveler. Mr Kramer. was pre-
pared 10 take Up his work, led TO arrange
ments which eliminated in the reproduc-
ton OF the present series.
With Berlin tonight. and Vienna. Par
is. and London TO come, a most fascinat-
ing journey IS In store for the Holmes
tourists. Imperial Berlin Is to-day the
best governed Of all the worlds great
cities-it is the newest Of the continental
capitals and the cleanest. To see Berlin
as II IS should prove an inspiration to
every public-spirited American who hopes
and strives for better urban conditions on
this side Of the Atlantic. Mr.. Holmes
presents the Berlin OF 1867. showing its
Hlany-sided life. against a splendid ar
chitectural background. The motion pic
lures viii show scenes Of the highest con
temporary interest and historical impor-
tance. Glimpses OF the Hamburg port
are shown. and interesting views Of the
recreation places adjacent 10 Berlin. such
as the SpreeEald.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-21
CoIumbia-~Paid iu Full,

At the Columbia Theater tomorrow.
beginning with matinee. as it is Wash
ington's Birthday. and continuing sII the
week. Eugene Walters play. Paid in
Full" win be offered 10 the local amuse-
ment seekers. It is bound to be an IN
commonly interesting attraction, for the
fame Of the piece, its great success and
its sensational career. have drawn gen
eral attention. This will be the first
time for Paid In Full in Washington
Others Of Mr. Walters pieces have been
here. Only recently The Easiest Way
created very great enthusiasm in Wash
ington. paid in FulT' Is the first OF Mr..
Walters undertakings 20 bring him con-
spicuously into favor. The play. when
first produced in New York early last
season. scored a hit that was a verItable
sensation. It was hailed as one Of the
really worthy things of recent years. It
sprang into instant popularity, which
did not wane during the long run OF the
play that ended only recently II had
a notable Broadway career, and Il IS
worth calling attention to. that through
out the country this play has rivaled. IL
1t has not, exceeded in popularity, any
piece that has been en- tour.
Il Is play Of to-day. It's scenes are
laid In New York, though the phases Of
life Il depicts are general TO AL Amer
lean cities Of any size. One writer has
said. IT does not seem like a play cn
the stage. Rather. il Is as Il the front
The Washington herald., 1909-02-21
Miss Henrietta Crosman.

IL is far cry from The White Slave"
and the part OF Lily in which Miss Hen
rietta Crosman made her stage debut at
the Windsor Theater. New York. in 1Ss7,
20 Sham" in which she was seen last
week ar the Columbia Twenty-six. years
have intervened-years Of hard work and
Of many parts There are those Of Us
who can remember her as Parthenia
and as Virginia to the Virginius OF Robert
Downing. but that was in the early days.
and there ensued a long period Of such
comedies as ''GlOTiana-hOw that car
ries one back,-''The Charity Ball. The
Rajah. and ''Burmah." II was not until
1so9 that she appeared first as a star. the
vehicle being Mistress Nell - in which
she played that part OF Nell Gwynne so
favored Of many ambitious actresses. If
there is one thing by which she is well
remembered Il IS Sweet Kitty Bellairs''
Of 1903 in which she vas altogether
charming But then there came a period
Of improbable striving which had It's
fatal ending with poor McArthur's play
Of last year. The Christian Pilgrim.
Now she has returned TO her first love
comedy-and fortunately for herself and
her many admirers. she has delightful
comedy in which she shows at her very
best. For this piece allows her TO display
as she does so well-those wonderful
variations Of a woman's mood-those va
TiatiOns which are the chief charm OF
woman, and Miss Crosman's acting is
delight
The playwrights have done fairly well
this year for Miss Crosmsn. but it Is so
well that they might be induced TO do
little bit better. The comedy is dainty
and amusing. but somehow it seems TO
lack body little There Is not quite
enough substance. and the second act es-
pecially seems 70 hang back a little. like
a drag. It is sincerely TO be hoped that
the piece viii be strengthened a bit SC
that it may have the term of life that II
deserves and that II may give Miss Cros-
man the chance IN New York which her
efforts and abilities have earned -f0r. her.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-21
EaI,h Lucketr. success.

Local theater-gOers, as well as Wash
ingtonians generally. VIII surely be glad
to learn Of the success won by Miss Edith
Luckett. who IS appearing with James <.
Hackett's company in a repertoire OF well
known plays. Miss Luckett is a native OF
this city, and IS a sister OF MT Joseph
Bucl1ett, for many years manager Of the
Columbia Theater. Practically a debu-
tante Miss Luckett has been intrusted
with a number Of important roles. n
which she has received the most compli-
mentary newspaper notices on Nj Hack
ett's tour OF the South. She plays the part
Of PusS Russell in The Crisis" and the
boy LszarilIo in Don Caesars Return"
and the niece OF the multi-millionsire in
John Glayde-s Honor. In the last
named play she gives as fine an ingeuue
performance as there IS on the stage to-
day. She has great charm OF personality
rs well as being pretty There is no
Tnistaking this little lady's fine histrionic
gifts. and the list OF roles she PLAYS en-
phasizes her versatility. This last named
attribute will be further accentuated IN
the new play by c. T. Dszey. a Son %
the South. in which she viii PLAY TIE
part Of a "darky bov. sIr Dszev's
play will have its initial performance az
The Teck Theater. Buffalo. on Friday
night. February g.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-21

wall OF a home had been removed, per
hitting US 10 look upon the secret lives
OF those within Mr. Walter IS as gifted
in writing comedy as in creating the
other strong elements Of the play, hence
Paid in Full' IS plentifully provided
with wit and humor. There are deft
changes from grave to gay II is not
problem play in any sense. Il aboUnds
IN human interest, and is OF the sort
that appeals 10 everybody.
Joe Brooks, central figure in the piece,
Is an s1s a weel, clerk Expectations he
had when he married his young wife, TAX
ing her from a home Of luxury. have not
been realized He IS disappointed, venge-
ful. He believes Capt. Williams, head Of
the steamship company by which he Is
employed. has an I'll purpose in keeping
him down. He is the sort OF chap who
blames his own failure on every one ex-
cept himself. Emma Brooks. his wife. IS
sweet and uncomplaining At length Joe
steals from the Office in which he is en-
ployed. He deceives his young wife as
70 the way in which the money comes.
There is a brief season OF comfort. and
an escape from poverty. Then the dis
covery. Vow Joe shows the craven he
taxes his wife with the responsibility
lpT lis uloUCNtctts ne says ne stole Tor
her. He sees but one means Of escape
Tor himself. It is for Emma 10 bargain
with Williams in his behalf He sends
her 10 the man alone at night The
length 10 which she Is expected TO 20 is
understood by all. However. she mas
ters Williams by q Womanliness which
brings out hitherto unsuspected side 20
his harsh nature Joe gains immunity
from punishment. but at the cost Of his
wife
There are four acts, all Of which take
place in New York The time is the pres
ent- Guy Bates Post is the Joe Brooks.
julia Dean Is his wife Emma. and VIII
liam Riley Hatch Is Capt. Williams The
part Of Jimsey Smith is played by Ben
Johnson. That Of Mrs. Harris. Emma :
mother. by Hattie Russell That Of Beth
Harris, Ernma's sister. by Josephine
Sherwood. The character Sato. Williams
japanese valet. is played by John Arthur
In addition TO the matinee tomorrow
there VIII be Rstinees Thursday and
Saturday.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-21
THIS WEEKS PLAYBILLS
The HeIa.co-aslareelIe.,

[ Louise Cunning. the MessTs. Shuberts
youngest star, and a large company Of
singers players, ard show girls come 10
the Belasco Theater tomorrow night for
weeks engagement. with mstinees
"wednesday and Saturday Written and
icompOsed by the authors Of The Prince
/ of PiIsen" and Woodland, - and with the
leading feminine role in the hands Of one
/ OF the most gifted of our young light
Opera prima donnas, the occasion cannot
help being one OF unusual interest 10
music-lovers.
/ ''Marcelle" has a story that IS said 10
/ be both interesting and amusing. Il tells
/ of the adventures OF young Partisan
actress who lends herself 10 the plot Of
providing a eteen-year-Old heir at al
/ most q moments notice to an eccentric
iGerman baron who without an heir loses
I his estate and fortune. When it Is dis
covered that the heir must be a male. she
4 ldisguises herself in the uniform Of j
young hussar. and has series OF adVen-
lures that are both humorous and enter
tanning We are told that in the title
role Miss Cunning has part that TITS
her 70 a nicely and one that displays 70
enneis best qualities. Miss Cunning be-
gan her public life in A church choir.
From this entering wedge she moved 10
I the chorus OF a musical comedy. She has
never stood stiil, but has mounted with
rapid bounds from chorus 10 principal.
leading woman. and star. Even now the
possibilities of her unusual talent and
phenomenal voice have not reached their
zenith. and her next step, it is more than
likely. VIII be into the ranks Of grand
opera. Far, Far Away. which was
written 20 display the unusual range and
remarkable fiexibility Of her voice. has
several Of the mucb-coVeted high e's that
are within the range Of TetraZZini and
Miss Cunning only, and is fun Of vocal
ipyrOtechnics that would be the despair OF
the ordinary comic opera star. The
Message Of the Red, Red Rose and My
Own Paree' are also effective solos sung
by the prima donna. The original COM
pany from the New York Casino viii De
seen in this city. Jess Dandy. as the Ba-
ron Won Berghof; Frank RushwOrth. as
the young lover. and Lawrence Wheat, as
a kind Of Kalamazoo George CoHan with
voice. are among the most prominent
IN the cast Others who win appear are
George Bonifsce. jr.. Herbert CawthOrne.
Henry Norman. David Bennett. Robert
( lO'COnnOr George Edward Reed. Norma
Brown, Edith Girvan. Louise Tozier. Net
tie Black. and Marion Ford.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-21

The Blue Ribbor Girls are scheduled
for an engagement at the Gayety Theater
during the current week. This organiza-
ton carries some very high-class talent
and may be expected 10 give a show out
Of the ordinary. THE Blue Ribbons En-
Route, the opening buTiesque. depicts
the trials and JribulatiOns OF a theatrical
troupe on the road in a most ENJOYABLE
manner. il is said. while The Raw Re-
cruit' is light and bright enoagh to an
peal to all Eighteen musical numbers
including the $50O0 march. "Grenadiers. -
VIII add 10 the action. The olio will con-
sist OF the Three Perry Sisters. in
Chorus Life" Billy X Wells, Hebrew
comedian; Ward and Raymond. dancers
Hilda Carle's Red Raven Cadets. and
others equally good
The Washington herald., 1909-02-21
The Lycenm-RurIesaue.

A novel and unique entertainment Is
promised by Uncle Sans Bellies during
the week commencing tomorrow matinee
at the Lyceum Theater. This is said to
be one OF the leading shows on the Ly-
ceum circuit this year, containing as It
does such an attractive chorus and so
many clever comedians Among the fore
most Of the entertainers carried BY this
company may be mentioned Provost and
Brown. Scanlon and Stevens. Gracey and
Burnett, the Van Cooks. the Richard
Brothers. Beatrice Haynes. and James
Ten Brooke A chorus Of some twenty
five misses viii offer their share OF the
entertainment