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Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-04-03
A FRENCH ROULETTE.
How the Gypsies of France Travel
About the Country.

Do you know what q roulette is
In general it means gypsy caravan,
hut It's scope has become enlarged. and
sometimes 1t means a whole travelling
theatrical company. Some of the
hest comedians in the whole world
have been evolved from roulette. That
was Ierinot's beginning.
His roulette consisted of three long
covered wagons. The rear wagon con-
tained such rude and triiing stage ac
ccSSCries as Perinot's plays demand
ed. But Perinot, like Thespis in hrs
cart, did not require much scenery.
In his last wagon rode the Poillon
hrothers-very good actors. both OF
them, and handy men besides. Honri
was tall and broad, while Gustave
was so small. beardless and pretty
that he could do womens parts eX-
tremely Well.
IN the next wagon rode. with the
bedding and trunks, that excellent
woman, Nine Toutant, with her hus-
band and son, AugUSte. Nine Toutant
WAS stout and large wasted but
capable actress. The audiences
laughed AT her when she waddled on
the stage, but before long her comic
antics made them forget her stout fig
ure and double chin, and they saw
Only her fine eyes and heard only
rich voice Toutant himself was Il
dull, respectable man. and AuguSte.
the son. was as near nothing as could
we'll be imagined. He was beautiful
beyond expression. perfectly obedient
to Nine Toutant. as indeed was Tout
ant himself. and his beauty was an
excellent foil TO the fascinating ugii-
ness of Perpot.
In the first wagon rode in state Peri-
not, the proprietor OF the whole out
fl. with him rode Colunihinc. She,
had another name. but it was general
- forgotten by everybody, including
l"rscif. Columbine was picked up on
Tia" roadside one summer morning
when she was 16 years old. She was
in rags and her toes We're peepins
through her shoes, and she was weep
ing yociferouSly as she watched q.
regiment marching away to the next
toWn.-Scribner's Magazine.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-04-03
TRY IT ON THE BOYS.
What Shall be Done With tho Things
High School Girls Cook?

Should boy students be asked t.
risk their fair. young digcStionS by
eating food cooked by coeds or should
the corcoctions be tried on and judged
By tramps? Members of the Atlantic
CITY board of education are ready To
reward the person who solves the
problem.
Anxious to put Atlantic City'S High
school on Il par with the best in the
country the board decided recently to
add domestic science to the curriculum.
Proud uf their achievement tho
board members informed their wives
of the great step they had taken for
the welfare OF the communitys stom-
achs.
What is to be done with the good
tEings-tlat is. if the girls ever cook
things?" inquired one wife.
why. what difference does that
make >" was the reply from the ius-
band.
You Just wait till the first month s
bills are handed To the board" was
called. The members stood firm for
the plan. But when it was proposed
IL give the food made by the girls to
dcrs ard cats the girls rebelled. They
refused to take mp the new study IL
the results of their experiments were
II meet such an end.
II know lots OF boys who would
eat anything | cooked" said one dam
sci,
AndSxiles hoard may try il On. the
BOYS ESew York World,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-04-03
MEnlCAL CONFERENCE.
lnternationa Irvsstisation of plaque
Begins in China.

rokin, April Tie Chinese authorities
have made the most elaborate prepara-
tions for the inttrnational medical con-
ference which vii! begin at Mukclen to-
morrow for tat purpose of investisatina
the plague situation. Doctors OF inany
nations are IN tendance. some .Ameri-
can delegate ana several Russian wo-
men. In. H. Z. strong of the bureau of
science in the Philippine islands. Will
take prominent .act in the conference. He
has been in Mlkden for some time past
making Il meteorological study OF the dis
ease ard endeavorjng to discover an Of
fective toxin The success of the doctors
Of the modern school is considered as the
beginning OF a new medical era In China
The old school advocates opposed the
modern methods at first, insisting that the
old style medicine men should be given
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-04-03
MEETING HOUSE BURNED.
$4,000 Blaze Late Sunday at New
Brairtree, Mass.

New ,iraintrcc, Mass. April . The
Congregational meetinghousc, which
10" Ill .cars has been landmark in
this section ct Worcester county, was
dcstioycd late today by n fire which
started from an cycr-hcated stove.
North Rrooktield's fire apparatus was
hurricd to tho aid OF the New Brain
trsc towns folk who We're without fire
Ii.,AtinS applianccs but its help was to
prevent further spread of the flames.
To place the actual loss on the historic
building Was not possible, according to
several of the toWnspropic. but it was
stated tiat it could not be replaced for
less thar $4,000.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-04-03
GRUESOME DISCOVERY.
New York Boys Found Box conts ming
Hand and Foot.

NrW York, April 2.-Boys playing in
l-5th street tonight, found a cigar box
which contained Il right hand. left
foot from the body Of a man. Coroner
.tDitZhauSyr expressed the opinion that
murder had been committed.
GA the third finger of the hand was
Il gold ring. hearing the initials "A. f."
and around both hand and foot We're
wrapped 9 German newspaper and Il
handkerchief, The members had been
eat away from body apparently for
l.ur. tnaM q Neeh
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-04-03
sf35.oco FIRE AT MALONE. N. Y.
Nav York Deaf Muts institution De-
stroyed Sunday.

MALONE. :. Y. April 2.-t'ire today
practically destroyed the Ncw York
p"at Mute Institution situated here
c2us,ng loss estimated at $135, 600.
Tho bdildina WAS occupied by about
lHh deaf and dumb children and when
tine flames Were discovered the attend
ants and teachers placed them IN ORDER
for the, fire drill Which they had been
Thoroughly taught. As i result they
marched out Of the building without
confusion. Nome Of them was injured.
Witt lighting the flames. three fire
mon were iaJlmed, though not serious
l..
IL, causn of thc tire is mystery.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-04-03

The members of the Gardiner H!gi-
school base bail team and others in the
school are to go down to Quimhy field
Monday To work on the baseball field
in order that it may be gotten into
condition as quickly as possible. The
boys lave had very little practice so
far this spring and as they haV. n
game with Coburn the I'D OF this
month II is apparent that work has
got 10 be started at once.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-04-03
LAW ASSN. SUPPORT
Pledged to Democrats in Securing
Action in Extra Session.

Washington. .April 2.--Th Democratic
House caucus having decided to con-
slider during tho extra session, bill
requiring the publication Of campaign
contributions in congressional cloc
tons. prior to the election, the execu-
tiv" committee OF the National Public
ity Law Association. OF which Perry
Belmont is president. held "A meeting
here today at which it was decided IA
support v!go, ously the plan of obtain
ing action mt the extra session in both
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-04-03

Heath Relief Corps will hold its regular
meeting tuesday evening. This meeting
will also be held in celebration of the an
niversary of the corps and a suitable en-
tcrtainment will be held. Members of the
y, omans state Relief Corps in Lewiston.
Aubmne. brunswick and Augusta are "N-
pcctcu to be present.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-04-03

tho H9ss and Senate. The associa-
tion is particularly anxious that action
shall be taken now, SO that the cam
paign for publicity before election MAJ
be carried out in the various stats
legislatures prior 10 the presidential
campaign in 1912
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-04-03
Catherine Kelleher KS. Charlie Fo,,
Motion sustained.
New trial granted.

Catherine Kelleher KS. Charlie Fong
Rescript by Whitehous,
This is a process of forcible entry and
detainer brought by the plaintiff January
II. 1910, as owner of a certain building on
Exchange street in Bangor. against the
defendant. who had been in actual pos
session of the premises for more than
seven years prior to that date
The defendant contends that Since the
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-04-03
Athlct ics L. Ne e4lsrL 8.

Newark \. J.. April THE Philadrl-
phia Americans defeated the Newark
Eastern League club today, II to 3 The
worlds champions made IS hits off the
four Newark pitchers
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-04-03

committee Oh finance will present their
report for the annual appropriation re-
solve and ii is expected that there will
DO more on less discussion over this.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-04-03

At the Highland Avenue NJ. E. church
Sunday morning one was baptized and
received on probation. one received by
letter and eight into full membership.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-04-03

Miss Muriel Travis. who has been visit
ing her aunt, Mrs. J. w. Peacock. return
ed to her home in Naticll, Mass, Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-04-03

The directors of the W. c. Il. u. Tenn
porary Home will hold n meeting at
the Home monday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-04-03

The salary for the members Of the
Randolph IRE company for the next
year. at least will be $50. This was de-
cided az the special town meeting held
Saturday forenoon, called especially to
consider the question. Tie attendance
was fairly large but the discussion on
the Sabi"ct was confined To but a few.
First Selectman G. f.. Clarke was the
: HSnCipal speaker and it was evident
kFat ne took much interest in the mat
Sr. both because he was instrumental
An selecting the members of the com
pany " hen Il reorganization Was made
several years ago and because he be-
ECVcd il to be for the best interest OF
the town to keep an efficient company.
Mr.. Clarke told of how the firemen
were paid but $40 two years ago and
then the pay was advanced and the
number of members also increased. At
the time of the increase he told the
men the ray might be lowered any
time. At the annual meeting this
spring il vas voted to pay $40 per
year With extra pay of 40 cents per
hour while on actual duty. The COM
pany discussed this last salary and in
formed the selectmen that they would
To the figure Of the year previous. The
selectm"n couldn't decide this qucs
ton and So called the special meeting.
He compared the work of the present
company with that OF the company of
several Years ago and the present
crews work was way ahead of the
other. 1t was evident that Mr.. Clarke
and the firemen had talked over the
St-1,, H.. -.,t.,
to rcscind the vote Of March L. where
by the salary Was placed at $40 per
ye4r ard 50 cents for extra pay, the
motion was carried without d dissent
ing vote. L. y. Aver and g. K. Twom-
bly, spoke faTorahly of the present
compan. and doing what could bc done
to keep them from disbanding.
Before the question of salary was
brought up two fire wardens Were
elected to succeed c. \. Carson and c.
II. Moody, resigned. \. II. EropliinES
and W. J. Toman We're elected as tho
wardens. Mr.. Clarke then moved TO
keep the salary of the members at $50
each per annum and that the mem
bersnip be reduced to Is men. This was
also carried. And then it was voted
that the fire vardens be paid the same
yearly salary as the other members of
the department. AS the two new fire
wardcns have been members of the
company but three men will be dropped
from the rolls. Tile motions carried
SATURDAY seem to be the ones best
suited for the neds of the case at the
present time and it is apparently un-
derstood that next year the salaries
will probably be cut down somewhat.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-04-03

Miss Charlotte Cole spent Sunday with
relatives and friends in Lewiston and
Auburn.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-04-03
Gives Decision in Aroos-
took and PGnobSCot.
New Trial GRAINED Applicants
in The First Case.
Judgement for Defendants in The
Other Decision.


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defendant suddenly npploacaea lhcsa
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Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-04-03

vi. Hayes Gardiner went to Boston Sat
urday to attend the funeral of the late
Mrs. Ellen Richards.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-04-03

Nelse Thulen of Kinsman is visiting
his sister, Mrs. John Munro of Washing
ton avenue
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-04-03

Considerable business will probably
be considered at the meeting of the
city government Monday evening. The
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-04-03

Miss Anna Hunt arrived Saturday from
Newton. Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-04-03

MIS-. +. L. McCausland has returned
homo from an extended visit in Pittsfield,
Mass
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-04-03
GARDINER, ''a
Heavy Damage by Fire and
Water in Williams House.
Decision Regarding Salaries Of
Randolph Fire Company.
Pretty Wedding Of Ell c. Smell and
Miss leota 6. White.

Just after 10 o'clock Sunday forenoon
story of the brick building on Church
street next above the Coliseum, known
as the Williams house. One of the board
ers went into the police station TO have
the alarm given and City Marshall Wake
field and officer King hurried to the room
and undertook to put the fire out. They
found the straw mating on the floor and
the bedding on fire. and by prompt work
with what water was to be had, and by
smothering the burning bedding with
blankets, they thought they had the fire
extinguished, but they found il had run
up inside the plastering where they could
not get at 1t.
The Eagle hose house is in the city
building and two lines or hose were laid
before the alarm was given, and taken
mp inside the house to where the fire was.
But ii had got good start and was
burning in the attic and soon burned
through the roof. 1t required considerable
cutting away of partitions and ceilings to
get at the fire. but there was plenty of
water and the fire was out in about an
hour.
The part that was burned may be two or
three hundred dollars, but the whole
building is wet down and there will prob
ably have to be considerable plastcring.
papcring and painting.
The building is double house. the half
next to the Coliseum being occupied by
i. ~ Williams as lodging and boarding
house. He has some damage To furniture
and bedding by moving and by being wet
The upper part of the other half is occu-
pied by George Albee. and the lower part
by Mrs. Lottie Boynton. who lets rooms.
This part was damaged somewhat by
smoke and water.
The building is owned by Fred and An
ma Perry and Is insured in the Pennsyl-
rania and Firomans companies for more
than enough to cover the loss.
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Tennis
Champions OF City To Be
Determined
Saturday Afternoon At The
Round Hill Court
When The Ladies' And Mems
Finals Are Played
Some Brilliant Contests Are
Expected

Tomorrow afternoon sees the finish
of the first annual Mt. Vernon tennis
tournament when Miss Cooper and
Miss Levering fight out the city cham
pionship in the ladies' singles and
Rodney Morrison and Carl Levering
meet 10 settle the title in the mems
singles will be the best three out of
five sets.
On occount of the inclemency of
the weather for the last few days, it
has been thought best TO declare off
the doubles entirely
The tournament has been success
full from all standpoints. The under
taking in its inception was large and
those m charge had had no expert
ence whatever. 1t was more or less
an experiment but since matters have
turned out so successfully, the tourna.
ment has become an annual fixture.
1t has been found that enough mon
ey was secured from the entry fees
and the admission tickets to offer a
five dollar racket as prize to the
winner of the ladies' singles in addi-
tion to the eight dollar racket offered
in the mems. By the generosity of
the Arnold Merchandise Company, a
racket case was donated as trophy
to the runner-up in the ladies singles,
There IS still a neat balance in the
treasury, part of which will be used
in buying new tape for the court, the
old one having been badly torn up dur
ing the tournament.
Much interest and curiosity has been
manifested over the outcome OF the
final between Morrison and c. Lever
ing. The latter, while exceedingly
young and small in stature, has demon
strated his ability time and time again
to meet and overcome men of twice
his age and strength. The hardest
drives of his opponent are returned
with ease, together with an extremely
deceitful cut" which causes the ball
to balance hardly at all. His work
is consistent and tnat is in all prob
ability the main reason of his success.
Head-word dominates in Morrison's
play He has not absolute control
over all his strokes, having practiced
practically not at all this year, and at
times is rather wild and erratic. In
the maccles he has played so far, he
has let himself out at times to his full
est ability and it was then seen that he
possessed some very brilliant strokes
combined with seeming ability to
place them wherever he so desired.
He, takes the net Immediately upon
serving and from that point forces the
play constantly.
A large crowd is expected to attend
these matches Saturday afternoon at
the Round Hill court, two o'clock
sharp.
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I. i I. + + i i \. X + !. !. J. i
!. BIRTHS y
8. L "a "a Z. q. 3. q. =. =. =. =. "a =.

A daughter was born Thursday
evening to Mr.. and Mrs. James Platt
of East lTamtramck street.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-09-12
HIGHLY
Honored At Conference Is A
Mt. Vernon Pastor

At Thursday afternoons session OF
the 69th Muskingum annual conference
of the NJ. p. Church, now being held
at Zanesville, the election of the con-
ference officers occurred and Rev. j..
T. Black of Mt. Vernon was elected
conference steward. Rev. Mr.. Black
was also appointed member of the
stationing committee. The statloning
committee is one of the most import
ant of the conference as the men com
posing it makes the appointments,
which will be read at conference next
Monday.
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RESIGNATION
Of Cashier Watson nj The
DanvilIe Bank

Danv'lle, o.. Sept s--Mf Grant Wat.
son, VINO has for some time been cash.
Ter Of the Danyille bank. rendered his
resignst ton to the board Of directors
of that institution on Thursday, no
reasons being given out for his action.
At meeting of the directors. held
shortly after the resignation, Mr.. Ed.
ward Daugherty was elected to fill the
position of cashier left vacant by Mr..
Watson.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-09-12

Mrs. Crouthers and daughter left
Friday morning for their home in
Washington, d. C., after a several
days visit with Mr., and Mrs. A. l..
Wolfe of Danville.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Fowler and
daughter of Nevada, Ohio, who have
Just returned from several weeks
trip through Indiana and Illinois and
who have been the guests of relatives
in Mt. Vernon for few days, return
ed to their home on Friday morning,
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-09-12
Entertained
Aid Society.

Mrs. Silas Lybarger delightfully."- en-
tertained the members of the ladies'
Aid society of the Howard M. E.
church at her home, just south OF
Howard, on Thursday afternoon. Ten
members of the society were present
during the afternoon which was spent
in most pleasant manner. Delicious
refreshments were served.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-09-12
Robinson.Crine
Wedding

On Thursday evening at 4:30 o'clock
at the home of Rev. ]. NJ. Wells, Mr..
Herbert P. Robinson of Bangs and
Miss Florence Cring of Brandon were
united in marriage. Mr., and Mrs.
Robinson will make their future home
in the .illage of Bangs where the
groom is employed as agent for the
c. A. G c. railroad.
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SOCIETY NOTES

Miscellaneous
Shower Given.
Mr.. and Mrs Earl Parker, residing
at ID Marion street, were given mis-.
cellaneous shower at their home
Thursday evening by about fifty OF
their friends and neighbors. The
evening was very pleasantly spent in
music and games. Refreshments were
served.
Mr.. and Mrs. Parker were in re-
ceipt of many beautiful and useful
presents.
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Clinton
Township Schools To Close
One Day For The Fair

A regular meeting of the board of
education of Clinton township was
held Wednesday evening.
Routine business was transacted,
Upon motion it was decided to dis
miss Clinton township schools next
Friday on account of the county fair.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-09-12

Mt. Lake Park,
Md, Sept. 10TH
The international
Bible Students AS.
sociation has been
holding a Conven-
tion here for more
t h a n q W e e X
many able speak.
ers b a v e b e e L
h card. Higher
Criticism is at O
discount amongst
these Bible Stu
dents. They claim
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Surprise Party
For Mrs. Phillips.

For Mrs. Phillips.
Mrs. John Phillips of 800 South
Rogers street, was rendered very
pleasant surprise by her friends on
Thursday evening. Those present
were Mrs. T. Durbin, Mrs. T. E. Dur
Robert, Mrs. ]. T. Hess, Mrs. George
Hess, Mrs. James Hess, Mrs. Clifford
Beach, Mrs. Dale Garrad, MS. Charles
Scurman. Mrs. Phillips received 4
number of beautiful gifts from the
guests present.
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Mr. William Riley of Warsaw is the
guest of his sister, Mrs. w. H, Baker
of Danville.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-09-12
COD'SKINCDOMT0 TO
TOP ALL OTHERS.
Messiah to Be King Of Kings
and Lord Of Lords.
THE DAY OF CHRIST AT HAND.

Pastor Russell Says That Great Day
Will Witness the Overthrow OF Sin
and Death-Satsn Shall Be Bound,
and Divine Justice Will Be Executed
In the Earth-A Sermon to Bible
Students--A Great Crowd as Usual.