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The San Francisco call., 1910-06-19

storms on many oceans. is not lying in
the harbor. and there are always a
number OF these boys aboard.
English families look upon an ap-
premiership in their merchant marine
IN very much the same manner that the
American parent looks upon the life at
one Of our military schools. and If an
Englishman Of the better class has a
son whom he considers in need of dis
cipline and for whom upon general
principles a few years away from home
would be beneficial he has no hesitation
81 apprenticing him TO some able cap
tain upon a seaworthy vessel. Thus it
is that some OF the best families of
Britain are represented upon sailing
vessels dying the union jack. Some of
these lads whom you see on the streets
may be heirs to old manor houses and
landed estates TO say nothing Of an
occasional title.
On the Blackbraes, a vessel which
was recently in port, young E. de Bait,
brother Of Lille Langtry. the famous
Jersey Lily" was one Of the appren-
tices living the life Of the humblest
sailor. The nephew Of one Of Eng
lands most famous field generals was
aboard another ~windjammer," and,
having become tired OF the life, upon
reaching the coast he deserted in most
unsoldierlike fashion. going back TO
England by fast train and steamship.
He was searched for high and wide by
his superior officer. but succeeded in
eluding all pursuers. Great numbers Of
Englands most prominent men in So
cial. political and commercial. life. the
kind of men who accomplish things,
have received their practical knock
about education aboard one of these
sailing vessels.
The length Of apprenticeship is gen
orally four years. and the price may be
anywhere from $3.50 to $3.50. according
% the vessel and the inclination Of the
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-19

wells are said on the busy docks of
Liverpool. and Jack is gone to be a
sailor.
It's Goodbye. Sally and Sue,'
For it's time TO get ahoat
With an aching heart and straw stuffed bed
A knife and an oilskin coat
Sing, Time to heaTe her Johnnie"
Sing, Bound for the Rio Grande,''
When the tug turns back we follow her track
For long, last look at land.
Then the purple disappears
And only the blue is seen
That viii send our bones down to Davy Jones
And our souls to Fiddlers' Green.
He tacks up the home photographs on
the rough boards behind his bunk, puts
on the heavy clothing. to which he is
entirely unused. and reports to the mas
ter. At the very start he is given the
mesnest labor to perform. Imagine the
disgust that sweeps over the facs of
an English lad who has never done
stroke OF real manual labor in his life,
when he is told to get down on his
knees and scrub the deck, or when they
StDQ MIN diOll On a colo winter morn
ing to put his hands in a pail of hard.
Icy grease and spread it on the mastsi
All of the cleaning, sweeping and hard
unskilled labor falls to his lot. He
must even wash the pots and pans for
the cook. who may or may not be of
the sort described in popular sea fc-
tion.
Then when the vessel lies idle in port
he must balance on plank swung over
the side. chip the rust from her iron
plates with small hammer specially
designed for the purpose and then paint
the cleaned surface. When dozen boys
are at this work the noise produced is
almost like that emanating from a
boiler factory.
do you know 1 can't come ashore
for week?" said one of them the other
day. Il dropped my chipping hammer
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-19

in the bay and the skipper was
furious"
Upon inquiry. it developed that the
lad abhorred this particular kind of
work and after half a dozen hammers
had been dropped in the bay. accident
ally. of course, the captain imposed the
punishment. But worst of all is when
the apprentice is sent down in the big,
black. empty hold to sweep out the ce-
ment that has leaked from broken bar
rels. He must work in this choking
dust for hours at a time and when he
energies looks a fit candidate for the
bathtub. An apprentice is always
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-19

owners and master. OF the latter there
is "a great variety and the parent is
most particular to learn just what sort
of man his offspring is to sail with.
After assuring himself of the worth of
the man he turns the son over to him.
knowing that the life will either make
or break the lad. and he generally
knows that it all depends upon the sort
Of stuff in the boy.
So an outfit consisting of many pairs
of heavy English boots. slickers, caps.
thick shirts and clothing, rubber hip
boots and storm protectors is pur-
chased. packed away in the dingy half
deck. which is to be the boys home,
shared with dozen others like him
self for the coming four years; fare
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-07
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

Frank w. Wardwell was before Re-
corder Whelden at Portland Saturday
on a complaint made ~ Rev. Henry n
Pringle. alleging the unlawful possess
sion of pictures of an improper nature.
On motion of his attorney, w. H. Gull
livar. the case was continued until
March IA. and he gave $500 bail for his
appearance. Col. w. C. Eaton. county
attorney. decided that the postal cards
seized at the store of Charles T. Bar
Der. on complaint of Mr.. Pringle. were
not of nature to warrant his going
before the court and the matter was
dropped.
An entertainment was given by
Sasadahoc Grange Saturday evening
ut Bowdoin for the benefit of Charles
Trufant. whose heel was crushed in
the Maine Central freight yard at
Bowdoinham. The affair was in charge
Of Mrs. Frank Adams. Mrs. c. O. Pur-
inton. Mrs. Nathan Doughty and Mrs,
Stearns A goodly sum was realized
A telegram was received in Bangor
Saturday announcing the death in Mt,
Clemens. Mich. of Charles H. SAWYER
eone of Bangor's prominent residents
tand business men. Mr. SAWYER was
about 65 years old and was for wears
well-known PUN mill and railroad
contractor. widow. three sons and
,, TWO daughters survive.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-07
DEAL OVER.
Continued from Page One.)

THAT, senator, I'm afraid, comes
within the prohibition of the commit
tee as to conversations with the Pres
idcnt."
preventative Ollie Jones said: Il
would suggest that if we are to in
vestigate Mr.. Roosevelt we ought to
give him a chance to be present"
Representative Graham: Hell
probably be back before we get
through and he can speak for himself"
The room was in an uproar of
laughter all through this coloquy.
During the hour and half he was
on the stand Saturday Mr. Garfield
went into history Of his admins
tration of the affairs of the depart
ment of the interior. especially with
respect to the withdrawal of lands
containing water power sites He de-
clared there was no subterfuge. no deal
ing in the dark.
Mr.. Garfield insisted the supervisory
power of the executive to Withdraw
and hold lands from entry existed
from the beginning of the government
and was an inherent right vested in
the President as custodian of public
property. As To the charge that the
power site Withdrawals were too large
Mr.. Garfield said he thought a great
mistake was made in not making some
of them larger
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-07
A $5oo,00o FIRE
Destroys New England Building, Sum-
mer Street, Boston.

Boston, March 6.-The heart Of the wool
district of Boston, in the danger zone"
was seriously threatened by fire Saturday
night which called out the entire city
department on five alarms and destroyed
the New England building, occupied by
the offices of leading wool firms, at 200
Summer street. opposite the South sta
ton. The loss is conservatively estimat-
ed at 100000.
Three firemen were badly overcome by
smoke and had to be taken to the hos
pital and the street car traffic around
the South station was tied up for over
two hours.
The New England building is a seven
story brick building with stone front.
running back from Summer street nearly
to Congress street and separated on
either side by narrow alleys from the
Hathaway building on the west and the
Estes building on the east. A storage
warehouse separated by a narrow alley,
filled up the rear between the New Eng
land building and Congress street. :
The loss on the building is figured at
900 and on the contents about $4,000,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-07
OAKLAND.
Cascade Grange, No 81,
Holds Enjoyable Meeting.
High School Supper Well At
tended Whist Club Meeting.
Coming Entertainments. sona'
And Other Mention.

Miss Alice Lord of Lewiston is visiting
friends in town.
Mr.. and Mrs d. NJ. Marshall have re-
turned from visit with relatives and
friends in Portland and New Hampshire.
Miss Grace Damren of Belgrade is VS.
iting her friend, Miss M. A. Blake
Frank L. Smith of Norridgewock was
visiting friends in town Saturday.
Barzele Wood is confined to his home
on Alpine street by illness.
Frank Hilton of Madison was in town
Saturday on business
Mr.. and Mrs Fred Rhines are rejoic-
ing over the birth of 10-pound son.
F. E. Willcock passed Sunday with his
wife on Church street.
Tickets are on sale for the Colby Glee
Club entertainment to be given by the
members of the Unity Club Wednesday
evening in Memorial hall. Reserved seats
can be secured at Fosters drug store at
10 A. M. Wednesday. A social dance will
follow the entertainment. A special car
afternoon the dance to Waterville.
Miss Grace Damren while riding down
Belgrade avenue Saturday afternoon was
accidentally tipped over Her horse be-
came frightened at piece of paper in
the road and ran into the ditch, overturn-
ing the sleigh and throwing out Miss
Damren. No serious damage was done
beyond breaking the dasher.
The Ladies' Whist Club met Saturday
afternoon with Mrs. Alden Moore on High
street. The first prize was won by Mrs.
Nora Sweeney, the second by Mrs. Thorn
as Walker, while the consolation was re-
ceived by Mrs. Hoar. Dainty refresh
ments We're served.
The Oakland High school supper and
was largely attended. Music was fur
nished by Moulton's Orchestra.
Cascade Grange, No. 80, held it's regu-
lar meeting Saturday evening. The fol-
lowing program was carried out: Talk
by Mr.. Redman on dairying; piano solo
by Miss Rena Shores; reading, Donald
Dingley. The question for discussion was
Which Do We Learn the Most from,
Reading or Observations opened by AL
bert Fuller, followed by Nora Blake, Sis
ter Moody. Morris Bowman and Sister
Savage. Next a Bow contest was much
enjoyed by the members. Hattie Thomas
received the ladys prize and Frank
Brown the gentleman's. 1t was voted to
have q bag treat next Saturday night.
Mr.. and Mrs. David Ellis passed Sun
day with relatives in Belgrade.
Miss Elizabeth Sweeney passed Satur-
day and Sunday with her aunt, Mrs. D.
3. Donnelly of Fairfield.
The Tuesday Club will meet Tuesday
afternoon with Mrs. Chester Winslow,
Church street. A fine program has been
arranged.
Miss Asaphine Harvey of Augusta visit
ed her uncle, James Harvey, over Sun
day.
Miss Fannie DeKalb of Belgrade is Wis
ting Miss Leila Kelley for week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-07
WILD BEASTS IN CITY PARK.
Mink, Marten and Rabbits Return
w. to Their Former Haunts.

Park guards We're surprised recently
to learn of the presence of mink and
marten in all the glory of their rich
winter fur ambling among the squir
rels, rabbits and chipmunks. The lat
ter animals abound along the creek and
throughout the woods generally more
plentifully than in a number of years
They are quite as wild as their BROTH
ers in the deeper forest, except that
they are accustomed to the noises of
carriages and other vehicles that pass
along the drive.
Rabbits are also enjoying security
from the gunner in the protected park
and may frequently be seen, sleek and
fat, springing among the bushes and
underground of the upper Wissahickon.
the chipmunk, with his brown and
sold and red striped back and cunning
eyes, is there in as large numbers as
the rabbit and seems more Indifferent
to danger. Between the new Walnut
Lane Bridge and the first wooden
bridge above it crossing the creek the
noise of the squirrels gnawng, with a
tick, tick, tick, on nutshell or their
frequent calls of alarm to one another
rings out through the woods. and the
location of the animals can be traced
by the noise they make.
Recently attention was attracted by
particularly loud cracking on the
snow and dried leaves and two men
Stood in cover. expecting to see a rab-
bit out foraging. To their surprise,
however. a large purple head was
thrust out of the underground, then
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richest brown which could hardly be
distinguished from the purple, while a
tail of beautiful black shiny fur COM
pleted the body of full-grown mink.
He was fat and well fed and his coat
looked as it it had been groomed by an
expert barber. His seal-like head and
small eyes gave the appearance of
gross ignorance, but motion toward
him soon showed he was quite an in
teliigent creature. He dived quickly
among the rocks and underground that
prohibited pursuit by man. He disap-
peared among the rocks after being in
view for about minute. The body of
a small red squirrel was found not far
from the place. and it is supposed that
he was a martyr to the hunger of the
mink.
Further on toward the bridge over
Walnut lane another animal was seen
larger than the mink and of a lighter
brown color. TIe was in too great
hurry to allow prolonged inspection
and he disappeared among the rocks.
An artist who saw the animal said il
was marten.
Both these residents along the bank
of the creek are strangers to the park
guards, who are familiar with squir
rels, rabbits and chipmunks. They say
that if the animals are not the. work Of
q nature faker they mark return Of
species Indigenous to the historic creek |
who were thought to have been exter-
minated long ago, when trappers
ranged the stream in search of pelts.-l
Public Ledger
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-07
THE BEST MAN.
At One Time He Was More Useful
Than OrnamentaI-MadeP Plans.

Do you know how the best man."
riages that have any prestense to be
fashionable, once upon time in Swe-
den occupied position that was USE
full as well as ornamental?
In olden days the Swedish BRIDE
groom found it desirable. in fact, to
have several best men" to defend
him from the assaults of rivals and
prevent them from carrying away his
birdie The Scandinavian warrior of
ancient times was far too lofty in his
ideas to condescend to plead for
maiden's hand. So he patiently wait
ed until some other man who was
more gallant had obtained the fair
ones consent.
Then when all the details had been
nicely arranged the proud warrior,
with a body Of well trained retainers,
dashed down on the wedding party
and, if strong enough, carried away
the bride.
The best men" land it was very es-
sentian that they should be the best
men in those days) therefore became
necessary fixtures to marriage cere-
monies, and they were so well esteem
ed and their popularity became so per-
manent that when the reason for their
existence was in course Of time re-
mover they were still retained-Pear-
sons Weekly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-07
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

MRS. Martha d. Carlisle of Summer
street, Saco, quietly celebrated her
9sth birthday Saturday. Her health is
quite good. She was born III Lining
ton March Il, 1912. She graduated from
Limerick Academy. She was never sick
enough to have doctor until she
reached the age of IS. Until she was
50 she assisted to some extent in the
household duties.
MRS. Annie Stevens, AZ years of age.
wife of Frederick j. Stevens of 122
Lancaster street, Portland, has been
missing from her home since Feb 10
last and nothing has been seen or
heard from her since that time. when
she stated to her children that she
was gong out to do some shopping
ana would return in short time. She
carried dress suit case and two
hnndleS when she left home and the
mystery is increased in view of the
fact that she received a message from
her son, Harry Stevens. of the Cen
eral Electric Co. in Lynn, stating that
he would be home that night When
she left home she was dressed in a
blue suit, with a three-quarter length
velvet buckle on the front. She is
about feet Z inches in height and
Weishs about 145 pounds Mr.. Stevens
gays that he cannot explain his wife's
disappearance.
William 5. Jordan. q years old, was
given hearing in the municipal court
at Rumford Saturday on the charge
Of destroying freight cars at Buck
field. Jesse Packard, an Swear old
lad, and his father George F. Pack
ard. also of Buckfeld, were the wit
nesses. May "a last year, it is claimed,
party including these three went
fishing. A shower coming up. they took
refuge in freight car There was lio
Uor IN the party, it is charged. "A fire
vas kindled in the car, and as a re-
cult seven freight cars were burned.
Jordan was bound over in $1,000 to the
grand jury. HIS failed to furnish bonds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-07
THE TRANSIT COMPANY
WILL SPEND MILLIONS
Continued from Page One.)

the beginning of the third week of TIN,
strike, the total cost to the company
had been between $4,000 and 100000
Asked how long the company could
stand the expense he said
That is less than $1,O00.000. The COM
pany is ready and willing to spend sever
al millions, if necessary, to win out in
this fight. 1t is a huge price to pay, but
we have to pay it to retain the privilege
OF running the company and managing
the property for the stockholders and the
public"
Regarding the letters and kilograms
commencing its stand received from en-
pioyes of labor in all parts of the coun-
Try made public by the Rapid Transit
Coz w, d. Mahon. international presi-
dent of the Garments Union, made the
following statement:
The Philadelphia Rapid Transit Co. is
making public, through President Kruger.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-07
A GENERAL STRIKE
OF the international Paper Cos. EN-.
pIoyes at Palmer Falls, N. Y.

Glenns Falls. n. Y, March "a
general strike of all the employees of
the Palmer Falls plant of the Inter-
national Paper Co, firemen, engineers
and carpenters excepted. was declared
today Over 600 men walked out. Final
action was taken at a meeting of the
labor unions represented in the mill
and following the discharge last Friday
of back tender. The strikers say the
direct cause of the strike is the failure
OF the company to grant promised
increase in wages. Union men state
that within "a hours the Glenns Falls
and Fort Edward mills will also be af-
fected unless an increase is granted
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-07
DELICIOUS DISHES.
Clam Cocktail.


For every eight CLANS use a tablespoon
FIJI Of tomato catsup, two tabiesroonfuis
CT Chill souee, half a reaspoonfaii Of some
good seasoning sauce and a tablespoonful
each Of clam liquor and lemon Juice.
Mix the sauces and let the clans mari
made In them for an hour before serving.
Serve very cold.
Sea Bass, Stuffed.
Wash and dry thoroughly and fill the
cavities with the following mixture: Half
pint of bread crumbs moistened with
cupful of boiling milk, to which has been
added level teaspoonful of SALT a quar-
ter of teaspoonful of pepper, a few
grains of thyme, a tablespoonful each of
chapped parsley and onion and a beaten
egg.
Mix thoroughly. fill the fish as directed
and sew up the opening. Lay the fish in
a bake pan with sliced onion and
small carrot, also in slices, stalk of
celery, two cloves Of garlic, four alspice,
a few grains of salt, a cupful of hot
water and cupful of white wine.
Cover with buttered paper and put in
a hot oven to bake forty minutes. When
ready to serve, transfer the fish to hot
serving dish, cut and remove the strings,
strain the gravy and thicken it with
tablespoonful of flour mixed smooth with
a little juice.
Add a tablespoonful of lemon juice, a
teaspoonful of butter and teaspoonful
of some good seasoning. Stir until the
butter is quite absorbed from the sauce
around the fish and send to table.
Potato Croquettes.
Beat the yolks of four eggs light and
add to five cupfuls of mashed potatoes.
Mix well, then add two tablespoonfuls Of
chopped parshley, one-quarter of a cupful
of cream, one teaspoonful of onion juice,
salt and pepper to taste.
Mix well, stir over the fire in a saucepan
until the potato is heated through. Cool.
form into croquettes, cover with egg, and
bread crumbs, and fry in smoking hot
fat
Stuffed Onions.
Boil several large onions when cooled
cut out the hearts. Stuff with any kind
Of chopped meat, highly season.
To each pint of meat add one egg and
two-thirds of a cupful of milk or cream
When the onions are filled place a small
piece OI DutleT Oh edcAi. cover WIN
crumbs and bake an hour.
Serve with cream sauce.
Apricot Fluff.
Mix one and one-half level tablespoon
fuls of cornstarch with quarter cup of
cold milk; stir into this one cup Of scald-
ed milk; continue stirring until thick,
then add quarter cup of sugar, pinch of
salt and three-quarters cup of cold,
cooked apricots (Which have been pressed
through fine sieve); cover and cook Is
minutes; remove from stove and add
gradually one well beaten egg white and
stir. 1t will set instantly.
Vanilla Caramels.
Put together into an enameled sauce
pan pound of granulated sugar, a quar-
ter of teaspoonful of cream of tartar
and half a cupful of water Boil gently
on a slow fire until little dropped into
cold water can be formed into ball as
stiff as putty.
Then remove from the fire and stand
aside until it is quite stiff. Work to a
soft mass, turn it out on the pastry
board, sprinkled with powdered sugar
f1atten with the rolling pin into sneet
and cut it into squares.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-07

Waterville bowling team will play
Taconnet at the clubhouse alleys Tues
day evening, while Gardiner and Au-
gusta will be playing at the latter
city for Trolley League hOncrs. The
game at the clubhouse should be one
of the best in the series and many Wa
terville fans will attend to help their
team The local team with little
winning streak should overcome in n
short time the lead attained by the
Gardiner team.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-07
SOLDIERS IN READINESS
To Protect Government Property in
Philadel phia, If Needed.

wilmington, Del. March 6-That
the United States government does not
'htend to taken any chances of having
us property in Philadelphia interfered
win was made evident today when
orders were received at Fort Dupont
TO have the 45th Co.. Coast Artillery.
ready tc leave for Philadelphia at a
moments notice.
rms company OF regulars. it is said.
VIII be used to protect the Philadel-
phia mint and other government build
ingS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-07

The comedy drama "Higbee Of Har-
vard' was given with great success Sat-
mrday night at Bay View Grange hall.
Salisburys Cove. before a crowded house
by Bar Harbor amateurs. for the benefit
of the Grange. Julian Emery appeared
in the title role of Watson H. Higbee''
and was supported admirably by Leon L.
Smith, Mrs. Leon L. Smith, Harold Jel-
lison. Harry NJ. Trott, Fred Gray, Miss
Mary E. Bates, Miss Margaret Russell
and Miss Iona Rich. Miss Rich made q
decided hit in the comedy role of Mrs
Malvina Meddigrew."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-07

The regular meeting of the Water
vile Woman's Club will be held at
Library hall at 100 Tuesday evening.
March s. The ladies of the club will
be introduced to some remarkably
life-like portraits of a number of our
English friends from the time of Henry
VIII to the present day. The meeting
will be in charge of the Civic Improve
ment committee and it is hoped that
the attendance will be large.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-07

George E. Brewster proprietor of
the E. A. Brewster & Son pharmacy
at Dexter was fined 800 and costs
upon a search and seizure process in
the municipal court Friday and $50
and costs upon two single sale cases.
me cases grew out of a raid made
upon the store two ', eeks ago by En-
forcement deputies. Mr. Brewster APP
pealed to the August term OF supreme
judicial court for Penobscot county.