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The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1909-09-15

Siam has electricity. and The
thoughtful manufacturers Of 1t have
provided to the best Of their ability
for every eoncslvable accident. Foa
instance, when The lights 90 out the
remedy ID: to follow the directions IL
the notice:
"Ban4k0k.-Sir: For the case that
your electric light should fail We be-
to send you inclosed postcard. which
please send - at once when you Ano
your light 0ut. The company vii:
then sesd you another postcard
Yours truly. Manager. Siam Electricity
Conpany. Ltd."-Calcutta Times.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1909-09-15
A PREACHER JOINS THE BAR
TENDERS.

TENDERS.
A total abstainer all of his life, and,
for many years during his service as q
minister, an advocate of strict prohibi
ton laws, the Rev. Wallace NJ. Short,
pastor of the Beacon Hill Congrega.
tional church, became u member Of
the Bartender Union No. 42O at q
meeting of the organization yesterday
afternoon The only explanation
made by Doctor short last night con.
ceruing his membership in his union
was that he desired to study the liquor
question from the bartender's stand.
point. Later It was made clear that
he was opposed to prohibition laws in
general and the enforcement of them
in particular.
While Doctor Short was in the East
during the past summer studying the
liquor conditions IN New York, Massa-
chusetts, Maine and several other
states, this local union granted the re.
quest he had made several weeks pre-.
viously and voted favorably on his
name for membership. After his in.
itiation yesterday. Doctor Short was
offered the position of chaplain of the
union but refused it, saying that he
preferred to be . silent member. He
became interested in he inside work.
ines ofthe Kansas City labor organ.
izations when he came here six years
ago and is . member of the industrial
Council, the central labor organiza-
ton.
II have been censured rather sever.
ely for my opposition to the prohibi.
ton laws" Doctor Short said. "Ihave
received communications, most of
which are anonymous. l think l
should be permitted to continue my
study ofthe liquor question in my own
way"
The reports Of the New York Com.
mittee Of Fifty" furnish the basis of
arguments presented by Doctor Short
in support Of bis contention that it i
contrary to the principles Of American
liberty tn enact prohibition laws and
att mpt I" enf'roe them. If Carnegie
ALL Rockefeller AID other rich men
are permitted to drink liquors in their
homes AMI clubs. is it right to prohibit
the ps'r man from the exercise of the
same privilege, is the question Doctor
Short asks. He believes that every
me-" should be governed BY his own
conscience in the matter Of drinking
- !" other things.
THE Rights of Man." BY Lyman.
Abbott, is the book dealing With the
liquor problems most quoted BY Doc.
tor Short. Other books written b.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1909-09-15

The little darlinG seemed extremely
III.
Run for q doetof!" cried the fHiGAt.
ened mother.
I've been eatin' plumS." the young.
ster managed to gasp. Maybe you'd
better run for . plumber"
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1909-09-15

There is yet a job open for Walter
Wellman. The man "whO struck
Billy Patterson" remains to be dis.
covered.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1909-09-15

Women cay ~ mean things OF the
men - they can think Of. In public
but IN public. men are always CON
pltmontfnG the women.-Atchiso0
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1909-09-15
All Can n Aelnees.

Al Can d Helpers.
Il II never true that We are not help
efs: where the fervent heart IL. thers
n the servant Of God. and unto Him
comes ever with work the reward
Robert Collyer.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1909-09-15

Drinkiag water supplied 70 Nice.
Fcsnee. and several smaller ySuuet
cities. 10 now purified By osooe. II
addition to Altratioo. Nice = . cjty
Of 1oG,Ooo Do01oe.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1909-09-15

N0aPeInO PFoVoso0.
He (dogmatically)-6traWs show
which way the wind blows.
She (signincantly) Well. some
times, In Q treating party. they chow
.omebody 10 Eaising the wind.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1909-09-15
The Follor Foljad.

Recently one young man bet another
that he could not break an egg placed
on the floor OF their room by hitting
1t with barrel. The second young
man promptly took the bet.
Thereupon the first young man care
fully placed an egg in q corner Of tho
room. just where the walls made .
right angle. 20 that it was impossible
for the other to hit the egg with an
ordinary barrel.
Then the first young man proceeded
to gloat.
But the other suddenly produced Q
revolver and broke the egg by tappins
1t smartly with the barrel Of the
weapon. Then he demanded the
money.
There was quite . dispute. natural
". Finally the two agreed to submit
the question to the editor Of . sport
Ing paper. In due time the answea
came. The sporting authority decided
that the second young man was the
winner Of the bet, STAGE the other had
not specified in any way what kind Of
barrel should be used for the Do
struction Of the egE.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1909-09-15

Effective Persuasion.
De world sho' owes you nvin.'
son." said Uncle Eben: but de
chances II dat It amt g'inter pay UP
less'n you gives II an Argument vii
AZ or . WhiteWash brush"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-09
Cummings.Tebey.

A very quiet wedding was solemniz-
ed at the home of Rev. H. E. Dunnack
Wednesday evening, when Alice Mae.
daughter of Frank D. and the late
Lucy j. Tobey of Northern avenue
was united in marriage to c. Wesley
Cummings of this city. The wedding
vas of a very quiet nature, owing to
me recent death of the brides mother.
The bride is one of Augustus highly
esteemed young ladies while the groom
is very popular among the business
men of the city. The happy couple
nave the best wishes of host of
friends for long and happy future.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cummings will be at
home to their many friends at the
;ushnoc farm on Northern avenue af-
ter Dec. Is. No cards.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-09
AMUSEM ENTS.
"A Fiohtinu Chance"

A five-act Western melodrama.
billed under the title of "a Fighting
Chance" was the offering Of the Gage
Stock Co. Wednesday evening at the
Opra house. The situations were
thrilling and gun play and bandits
atounded, hut with three strong COM
edy relies the lighter element in the
play was by no means lacking.
D. E. Benn as Ward Deveraux was
exactly the dashing style Of COWBOY
hero that the play called for while
Charles Russell as Rial Mendoza did
good work in a somewhat difficult role,
that of the bandit chief Albert Morton
made a very boisterous bad man and
gave an Interpretation IF the part of
bold Joe CAN'T that made a Dig hit Will:
the gale Walt Arthur in the role of
CaledemuS was as good stage
"darkey'' as one would care to see and
with Joe Thayer as Major McWaddigan
and Minnie Gordon as Mcdusa. the
garrulous telegraph operator, made a
comedy team that is hard t. beat
Anna Leon as Madge. the madcap
daughter OF Sacramento joe, who's,
rishtful position is discovered by Dew.
erauX. did very effective soubrette work
while Frances Hoyt made a charming
Lillian Haywood.
The scene of the play is laid in Cali
fcrnia and one of it's most dramatic
situations is that of the attempted
train robbery at Bitterwood Cut il
Act III and the foiling Of the outlaws.
Tie specalties are excellent, Master
John Ranahan in his illustrated songs
;,eing perhaps the best of all.
The company will continue its en-
gagemcnt for the remainder of the
week. 1.-The Parish Priest will be
given at the matinee today and this
evening the attraction will be 1.-THE
Golden Rule"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-09
Laughing, Lazy Fat Folks
Made Slim Without Drugs,

During the cold weather fat people stay
at home and do not care much about re-
moving fat. They eat heartily and dress
warmly. This time of year is the one
above all others in which flesh should be
removed. The winter has peculiar ac-
ton on the blood. We all know how our
skin contains pimples and boils break out
in the spring owing to the stagnation ana
sluggishness of the winter blood supply
In the fat this condition is appalling. II
you will go to your nearest druggist ana
buy a case of Marmola tablets you VIII
stop making fat at once and you may eaI
when and what you will and the fat VIII
leave you at the rate of from L to 10
ounces a day and more than that you
will not be left with large, fabby rolls OF
skin and deep wrinkles.
These tablets are made after the ia
nous Marmola Prescription and We're so
made to supply great demand for a
handy fat reducer that every one coulo
carry in purse or vest pocket so that
after any meal they could be taken and
evil consequences from such a meal
thus avoided. If you cannot secure Mar
nola tablets from your druggist or should
you so prefer send IS cents, the price of a
large case, to the Marmola Company
Dept. Az, Detroit, Mich, and they will
send Marmola tablets to you In plain
sealed package postage prepaid.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-09

1t is said that a certain Augusta
husband is having lots of fun just
now at the expense Of his better half,
just because of little break she made
the other night at the supper table
while she was recounting to him her
doings for the day. The dear soul Is
a member of a fraternal society for
ladies only woman's club, or some
thing Of that kind, and as there had
been an election that afternoon she
was telling him about it. Mrs. Smith
had been chosen president. Mrs. Jones
vice president and Mrs. Brown secre-
tary, but when it came to the cleo
ton of treasurer the housewife was I'M
able to state who had been chosen.
Don't you know who the candidate
was?" asked the husband, and to the
wife's negative reply he continued,
'how do you know anyone was elect
cd ." Because" she continued, they
passed around little slips of paper and
we wrote a name on them" "And
whose name did you write on your
slip?" asked the man, to which she
replied with some spirit at his APP
rarent density: "Why, my own OF
course." And then she was mad be-
cause he laughed at her.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-09
THE coLEEGEscARNlvAl.
ETGusicsf ma Eltsraay En ,;,,i ainment
Feature Of Second Evening.

A fine musical and literary entertain
ment under the direction Of Mrs. w.
D. Hutchins was the feature of the
second evening Of the College Carnival
now in progress under the auspices of
the Green Street Methodist church.
Supper was served in the University
of Michigan cafe from 5 to T. at which
an excellent menu was provided and
the sale booths were well patronized
during the evening.
Several readings were given by Miss
Flora Danforth of Gardiner, who show
ed marked dramatic ability, handling
equally well the humorous selections
of Our Automobile Troubles" and
"Mr. Baggott's Proposal" and in a
more serious vein, Deacon Silas Bing-
hams Temptation" The musical
numbers included old fashioned songs
which were well received. The OPEN
ing chorus was AUD Lang Syne."
sung by Marion Fisher. Beulah Allen,
Mildred Gaslin. Olive Moore, Susie
consisting of Florence Chamberlain
Doris Pullen. Clarence Chamberlain
and Smith Dunnack sang, I'VE Never
Miss the Water. Till the Well Runs
Dry Nellie Gray" was sung as a
luet by Miss Marion Fisher and Miss
Mildred Gaslin. The character song.
Put on Your Old Gray Bonnet" was
sung by Miss Helen Fisher and Car
roll Hutchins. Miss Leila Hutchins
vas the accompanist for the musical
numbers.
A pantomime. lone Sweetly Solemn
Thought" in which the six young ladies
who figured in the opening chorus took
part. proved one of the most interest
ing numbers on the program. The
song in connection with this number
was sung by Miss Barbara johnson.
violin solo by Willis Brown added
greatly to the enjoyment OF the even
ing.
The Carnival will CLOSE tonight. Sup
per will be served from $50 to Z and
free entertainment will follow the
supper. The entertainment program.
which is to be the best of the Carnival.
viii include mixed quartet, male quar-
tet. cornet solo. violin solo, vocal solo.
piano duet and college songs by big
chorus
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-09

Daniel Marsh, aged 16 years and OF
unknown residence, was arraigned be-
fore the municipal court Wednesday
morning on complaint of Night Officer
William A. Hamilton, charged with the
larceny, on April of the current year.
of a pocket book containing the sum Of
500, the alleged theft having been com
mitted in a house where the young
man was being befriended. The p1is-
oner pleaded not guilty but the evil
dence was against him and he was Civ
en- a sentence of 60 days in Jail. The
young man had been absent from the
CITY since the theft, and was captured
Tuesday while he was stealing ride
on a freight train.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-09
The members of the Augusta HOcke

The members of the Augusta Hockey
Association are patiently waiting fol-
the cold weather to come in order to
begin practice in their rink at the resi-
dence of Percy V. Hill on State street,
but with the "open winter conditions
which have thus far prevailed the rink
is more available for duck pond than
for the purpose for which it was IN
tended. The water will without doubt
freeze sometime within the next three
weeks and then there will be something
ooinw in the way of practice at the
popular winter game. 1t is intended
to have several teams in the organiza-
ton and the team which will represent
it has already been organized as fol-
lows: Danforth L. Nash, r. E. Bean,
Percy V. Hill and r. T.. Gilmore: point.
Robert r. Partridge; cover point, Ralph
Smith; goal. Guy P. Gannett.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-09
SONS OF VETERANS,
Henry G. Staples Camp, No. So, Elects
Officers for Year.

At the regular meeting of Henry G.
Staples Camp, No. 81. s. of ", held in
Grand Army hall last evening. officers
were nominated and elected for the en-
suing year in the presence OF a large
number of members of the camp and of
the Grand Army. There were present
also Division inspector F. H. Leech of
Oakland and about 16 members of J.
Wesley Gilman Camp, No. IS, of that
town. The officers chosen were us fol
lows:
Commander-H. A. Ripley.
Senior Vice Commander--E. W.
Fletcher.
Junior Vice Commander-Philip
Malloy.
Secretary-F. L. Benn.
Treasurer-J. T. Moulton.
Camp Council-F. NJ Dow, J. E.
Wharf, and A. E. Folsom.
Delegates-W. r. Mosher, Percy v.
Hill, j. E. Wharf.
Alternates-E. w. Fletcher, w. D.
Fletcher and Philip Malloy.
At the conclusion of the business of
the evening the members of Henry G.
Staples Camp entertained their guests
at lunch at Perry's restaurant after
which cigars were lighted and a social
hour enjoyed until the time came for
the Oakland party to leave for home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-09

The successful sale given by the
Charming Guild at the parlors of the
Unitarian church concluded Wednes-
lay evening with d delicious chicken
saiad supper, which was served from
80 to 7.3o. The committee in charge
IL the supper consisted of Mrs. Frank
smith, Mrs. +. r. Purinton, Mrs E. f.
NeWbert, Mrs. Henry L. Morrill, and
MISS Louise Selling. About so tickets
were sold for the supper The sale has
'een financial success and although
the exact figures in regard to the pro
ceeds were not given out Wednesday
evening it is safe to say that it was
lulte as profitable as the others which
nave proceeded it,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-09
UNDER THE BAN.
Football Barred from Public Schools
of Greater New York After Jan. I.

New York, Dec. S.-After JAM 1,
1910, football is barred from the pub
lie schools of Greater New York. This
was decided by resolutions at meet
ing of the board of education today
over the protest of James E. Sullivan,
a member of the board, and former
president and now secretary of the
Amateur Athletic Union. He fought
hard for the retention of the game and
was in favor of referring the matter
to committee on athletics, but he
was voted down.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-09
SUSPECTED OF THEFTS.
Maine Central Agent at Rumford juno.
ton and East Peru Man Arrested.

Rumford, Me-, Dec. S.-Suspected of
thefts that have been going on for
several years, J. C. Records, station
agent on the Maine Central Railroad
at Rumford Junction and formerly at
Peru, were arrested today on COM
plant of the Maine Central Railroad,
charged with the larceny of several
hundred dollars worth of goods. 1t is
said that both men have made state-
ments to the police regarding the mat
ter and will be given hearing tomor-
row morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-09

The work of discharging the Phila-
delphia & Reading coal barge which
arrived at the Insane hospital wharf
last Sunday with a cargo of 1856 tons
of coal for the institution, was COM
pleted yesterday afternoon, and the
barge will be towed to Bath today on
her way back to Philadelphia. The
departure of the Hammond will mark
the closing Of navigation on the upper
tide waters of the Kennebec river until
another spring.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-09
Augusta hunters who have been u

Augusta hunters who have been up
in the northern part of the State after
big game report that conditions are
very favorable for hunting. AT
the present time there are about six
inches of snow in the woods and this
is covered with a hard crust, making
it very difficult to get within gunshot
The majority of those however who
have been successful and have brought
at least one deer with them on theil
return. AS the close season on dee,
comes on next Wednesday there is but
little time left in which to complain
about hunting conditions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-09
Observation-Disclosures

me above is the name of a German
, ne which is one of the many vaIu.
,Die Ingredients of Foley's Kidney Rene
llzed by medical text books and authori.
Ies as a uric acid solvent and antiseptit
Tor the urine Take Foey's Kidney
remedy as soon as you notice any ire
Sularltles and avoid a serious malady
Bowditch, Webster & Co
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-09

Several Augusta citizens are serving
their county this week as members OF
the juries at~the December term of the
United States district court at Port
land, which convened Tuesday, Her
bert L. Sherburne and Charles H.
Blaisdell being members of the
grand Jury and Guy o. Vickery and
Ferdinand Michaud of the petit or trial
iury
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-09

A series of religious services will be
held on alternate Wednesday after
moons throuhg the winter and spring at
the City almshouse. These services are
for the inmates and their friends and
are in charge of Rev. c. G. Mosher OF
the Free Baptist church. The first SER
vice was held yesterday afternoon and
was conducted by Rev. L. w. Coons,
pastor of the Universalist church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-09

tuesday nights combined rain and
snowstorm did not make a great show
ing. Had the storm confined it's energy
10 downfall of snow alone during the
time that it lasted there might have
been slelghing today but the rain Off
set the snow and the result was about
two inches of slush, the greater portion
OF which was dissolved by the mild
weather of yesterday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-09

Mr.. and Mrs. William B. Hill are
receiving the congratulations of friends
on the birth of a fine boy baby which
occurred at their home, No. 5 York
street. on Saturday, Dec. 4. The young
man has been named William Patrick
Hill
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-09
Supper and Sale at Congregational
Chapel

Supper and Sale at Congregational
Chapel.
The sale of fancy articles at the Con-
gregational chapel will continue through
Thursday afternoon and evening Re-
member the Chicken Pie supper at $50;
admission So cents. Read the tempting
menu and recall what good cooks are
found among the Congregational ladies.
and you will not fail to be there.
-. t. IL, u MENU. u-
'1n .-t sd Chicken Pie
Cranberry Jelly a7i. Pickles
a Cold Ham
Mashed Potato b, 81. Hot Rolls
Ice Cream
Cake Coffee
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-09

Henry G. Hayes and family of Ash
mont, Mass, are in the city, called here
by the serious illness of Mr.. Hayes
uncle, Charles A. Bennett of Green
street. Mr.. Hayes is former resident
of Augusta
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-09

Aa the regular meeting of Capital
Aerie, F. o. Eagles, to be held on Mon
lay evening, Dec. 20. officers will be
chosen for the ensuing year and all
members are requested to be present
The installation will take place on
Monday evening, Jan. 8, at Which time
The deputy grand president, Roscoe p.
Ham of Bath, has been invited to be
present and conduct the CEREMONY
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-09

Rev. H. E. Dunnack, pastor of the
Green Street Methodist church arrived
home Wednesday from Skowhegan.
Mr. Dunnacl1 addressed the Intinerant's
Institute, which was held in that town
Tuesday, upon 1.-The Place OF Author
ity in Religion
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-09

The members of the Seth William
Relief Corps are requested to be pre-
pared to sew at this afternoons meet
ing at G. A. r. hall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-09

Rev. c. H. B. Seliger of this city is
taking a special course in Hamline
University in st. Paul. Mimi, and has
not entered Bowdoin as Junior, as re-
Gently announced
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-09

L. S. Southland & Son expect to have
the H. G.. Barker house on Stone street
completed this week and on the week
following it vii probably be occupied
by the owner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-09

The regular session of Augusta
Lodge, No. 964. 3. p. O. Ellxs, will be
held this evening. The order will he
conferred upon several candidates in
full form and with appropriate music
A banquet will follow the work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-09
Daily ktnnebes Journal !! |
TELEPHoNE-1SU.
LOCAL BRIEFS.

Supper will be served at the Metho-
dist church at $50 tonight. Limited
to 100. Fifteen cents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-09

Mrs. Joseph Hodgkins is reported
to be quite sick with the grip at her
home ON Eastern avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-09

Prof Monaghan had good party at
the opening of his extras last night,
81 couples enjoying the dancing till
late hour
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-09

Come and laugh tonight at the Uni
versalist vestry. The play "A Mans
Voice" to be presented. Admission 20
cents
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-09

A meeting Of the BARRIERS Union will
be held at $50 this evening at the shop
of Harry c. Jones.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-09

After exposure. and when you feel
cold coming on, take Foley's Honey ana
Tar the great throat and lung rern edv!
ton. and expels the cold from your sXS-
tenn. Is mildly laxative. Bowditch. Web
ster & Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-12-09

An errand boy is wanted at the Ken
nebec Journal Office. @t%