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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-16

Aviator Ward Friday did not at.
tempt to leave Csalicoon, \. Y. A cold
rain and heavy winds deferred the
ss-continent flier from going sipto
the air. He hopes to rcsum his tip,
Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-16
Saturday and Sunday Concerts.

Priests war March from "Athalia."
Mendelssohn
Overture. Wagner
Fautasia-.6th Air Vare' Brespant
Clarinet solo by John Barrett
Selection from 1.-THE Yeoman of the
Guard Sullivan
Intermaa2o-"S alome" Lorraine
Medley of Welsh Airs" IIecker
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-16
AT HARTLAND.
Little Cool for Fast Time-Aenes n.
and Mercer c. Win.

Hartland, Me-, Sept. 15-The first day
of the annual fair of the East Somerset
Agricultural Society drew fair-sized
crowd. The exhibits of horses, cattle,
sheep and farm produce are excellent and
larger than in past years
Thursday was rathed cool for horse rae
ing, but the program provided two class
es which furnished plenty of excitement.
five heats in each race being necessary
to decide the winner. Agnes H., a Dexter
horse. captured the 2,i0 class, Black Silk,
winner of the first two heats, getting
second money.
In the 2.19 class. Mercer G. took the
last three heats, nosing out Tony nelson,
the favorite. The summary.
2.4o CLASS, MIXED-PURsE 800.
Agnes r.. b m, by Nelson, !.
tMclntife) ..........-....s.....1 ) / i
Black silk, blk IN (Malcolm).,.2 | 2 2
Teddy p. blk s teisher) .........3 2 4
Piney Pointer, b m Reynolds).5 5 3
Belle b.. Eola Patchen. Dick Reeler
Darling Bells and Marjorie also started.
Time-227s 22Sl, 225a, 227s. 225i.
2.19 CLASS, MIXED-PURSE S$i5e
Mercer c.. b m, by Marston c.
Tony Nelson, CHI 6 (PomeriepaDl i 2
Mollie Wilkes. b m (Smiti)...5 4 A DR.
Colonel Kip also started. zss
Tlme-2sl. s2os. 2,sl, 2,25. 2.saa
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-16

go CLAsS-PURST. &so0.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-16

I Darling Bells and Marjorie also started.
| Time--227s 22Sl, 225a, 2.27s, 2.25l.
Ia CI ASS MTNL,JoL pIyPSE e1ED
The Washington times., 1911-08-15
FOR LITTLE FOLK JUST BEFORE BEDTIME
The Sandman S Stories
JACK RABBITS VACATION

should have stayed at home and en-
joyed the advertisement instead of
going to Willow Dell to find that
there wasn't willow within ten
miles, and that the fresh green veg
etables were nothing that a rabbit
ought to eat unless he was starving"
why did they call II Willow Dell?'
asked Mister Fox.
Il didn't really find out" said Jack
k& bbit. but l think 1 got 4 clue to
it from a neighboring farmer, whom
heard talking about the Odeli place,
meaning the farm where / was stop
ping, and l suppose that some men,
bar OF the family was named Williaug
hort they coined the name of Will
Odell, and when they came to adver-
tise they called the farm after this
.tcmbeT of the family.
"rhe burrow / had wasn't big
Cnougn for a small kitten, AMI IL I
u oTder to get air enough TO sreathe
had to back in and consequently my
ur was all ruffied up and 1 was most
:nrrcsentable a good deal of the time.
The dandelions and the cabbages
and the lettuce were the toughest I
ever ate, or rather tried to eat. / got
so hungry that I went over to
neighboring farm where they did not
out of the cabbage patch there. And
all that | had for a ignt at nigh: was
one firef1y, and two nights that | was
there it rained and the FREELY didn't
give a bit of light 1 surely wished
that / was home in my own burrow.'' -,
Was the place expensive?" asked
Mr.. Fox
II am ashamed to tell you what 1t
cost me- said Jack Rabbit. "bu- suf-
flee 1t to say that the cost Of the trio
a long way toward refurnishing my
burrow."
The Washington times., 1911-08-15

Jack Rabbit had not been to call on
Mister Fox for two weeks, and he had
several times wondered what had hap
pened to his young pupil, and on one
afternoon he had walked almost down
to Jack Rabbits burrow to see II ne
might not be III, but by chance he had
met Gray Squirrel and he had told Mis-
ter Fox that some days before he had
seen Jack Rabbit with parcel done up
in leaves in one hand and a cane in the
other. and that he was sure that he, had
gone away to some summer resort.
Summer resort" said Mister Fox
mer resort could he ask for than this
quiet, cool spot, with the shady trees,
cool brook and green grasses. I'll
warrant he will be glad to get home"
And now that he had come back
Mister Fox was anxious to hear what
he had to say of his experiences. Il
never had a vacation, you know" he
said to Jack Rabbit, $50 your story
of what and whom you saw and how
you managed to pass the time will be
of very great interest to me-"
Il hate TO recall II all" said Jack
Rabbit, 'for 1t means money wasted
and only trouble and discomfort
gained However, l will begin at the
I knew that I was going to take the
trip; but I said nothing about 1t, for
1 feared that you would disapprove
Of II. and l had set my heart on going
and did not want to be disappointed.
In a scrap of paper which picked up
In the wood after a picnic party had
left l saw this advertisement:
WILLOW DELL.
An ideal spot for vacation.
speciality is made of fresh green
vegeta bles.
Il have seen that same kind OF an
advertisement" said Mister Fox, "and
they certainly do read well to a ege-
tartan"
The minute I read it." continued
Jack Rabbit, Il determined that I
would go there for a week or two and
that was where 1 made a mistake. l
The Washington times., 1911-08-15
Austrian Ambassador and
Wife at Lenox for
Long Stay.

The Austro-HungsTian Ambassador
and Baroness HengeImuller. who spent
the early part of the season at Bar
Harbor, Me-. have taken the Bourne
villa at Lenox and will remain there
throughout October.
-+-
The Swiss minister, DR.. Paul Rittci
who spent the last few days In Ne,
day.
The first secretary of the Legation
Henri Martin, has gone to Newport fu
the remainder of the season.
=
Miss Morrow and Miss Katherine Nor
row are spending some time at the
Hotel ChalfoIte, Atlantic City.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Lansburgh have
returned to their home in Washington
IRON a trip 10 Maine, and visit to
'heir daughters at Lripp Lake Camp
Mis-. Carrie Loeb has left her home
in Washington to Join Miss Maud Fell
heimer and Miss Camille Fellheimer at
Herkley Springs W Va.
Miss Jeanette Loeb, Miss Marion Loeb,
Miss MAJ Sherman. and Louis Steer
man leave Washington today to spend
several weeks at Colton's. on the lower
Potomac.
Mr.. and Mrs. julius Peyser and son.
Philip Peyser. have retuT2ed to their
hcme in Washington from a stay Of
several weeks in Atlantic City.
r
Miss Margaret Heyn was the guest of
Mrs. Harry France for a few days, en-
route to her home in Toledo, Ohio
Miss Sarah Koenigsberger and Miss
Margaret kaufman are spending a fort
night at Brownsville, Md
Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Wollberg, formerly
OF M"nro" street, are now located at
the Stafford.
Simon Lyon has joined Mrs. Logan In
Indianapolis.
MISC F'milie Hillman has Joined Mrs.
4. Harris and Miss Lillian Harris at
Blue Mountain House, Blue Mountain,
Md, to spend the remainder of the
month of August.
Mr.. and Mrs Harry Hahn are spend
ing several weeks in the AlleghenIes.
=
Mrs. A. Lichtenstein, Miss Maud Litch-
tenstein. and Miss Juliet LltchensteIn
leave Washington today to spend the
remainder OF August in Atlantic City.
NJ. Sanger has left Washington for a
trip to Boston by sea-
The Washington times., 1911-08-15
How to Prepare
Cherry Sherbet

For a cherry sherbet select your fruit,
If possible. and to one pound allow half
g pound of sugar and the juice Of three
lemons. Remove the stems and wash
the fruit Put II in a porcelain-lined
pan, add the lemon Juice and sugar,
and let the sugar melt around the fruit
taking care that 1t does not burn. In
about FIVE minutes add a quart OF
water and as soon as the cherries are
soft enough crush them to a pulp with
wooden potato masher. Strain
through a bag or sieve. pressing as
hard as possible to extract the Juice.
Freeze in the usual way for about three
hours. To prevent Jumps from form
ing open the freezing can occasionally.
and scrape down the sides wit ha silver
Tnife mixing the sherbet that clings
to II with the rest Serve as soon as
1t is taken from the freezer.
The Washington times., 1911-08-15
Water Once Used
AS Test of Guilt

Throwing people into the water to let
1t determine their innocence or guilt
was widely in use in the seventeenth
and eighteenth centuries. A synod OF
West Prussia forbade its use in 174o.
Sporadic cases, however, occurred dur
ing the whole Of the nineteenth CEN
tury.
Prof. E P. Evans wrote in 1885 of its
use in Dalmatia, where in some dis
tricts 1t was still customary to throw all
the women into the water on specified
day to see whether they would sink or
swim.
A rope was attached to each in order
to save from drowning those who proved
their innocence by sinking, while those
believed 20 be guilty because they float
ed were also rescued and made to prom
ise to forsake their evil ways on pain
of being stoned.
A traveller has described a modern
survival OF the ordeal used in detecting
Dietetic and Hygienic Gazette. All the
servants of the household where the
robbery occurred we're assembled and
as many balls of bread were made as
there were suspected persons.
A Sorceress then addressed each one
Of the number, saying that the particu-
lar ball of bread which she held in her
hand would sink or swim as the party
addressed was guilty or innocent. She
then flung 1t into the water.
Boiling water was used in ordealS by
the Persians and it is referred to in
the Avesta. Ii contained both the
sacred elements, water and fire, sug-
costing the deluge past and the fiery
doom Of the future In the simplest
form of the hot water test the bare
arm was plunged 10 the wrist in trivial
cases, and to the elbow in more serious
trials, usually to bring out rings or
coins thrown therein.
In Tibet plaintiff and defendant set
tie their causs judicially by plunging
their arms into boiling water contain
ing black and a white stone. when
he who brings up the white stone wins
the verdict. A King of the Goths liz
the seventh century, with the sane
ton of the council OF Toledo. recon-
mended the boiling test for crimc.-New
York Sun
The Washington times., 1911-08-15

Well" said Mr.. Fox, "as l said, ]
ever l have temptation to so away
to some unknown and untried place 7
take a look around my cave, see now
comfortable l am, and wonder If II
would add any to my peace and pleas
half as good
The best thing I saw on my yaca-
ton was my own burrow," said Jack
Rabbit, land 1 was mighty glad to get
back to it,
1T Is very much as the Scotchman
said," replied Mr.. Fox, East, west,
homes best only the Scotchman didn't
know how to spell home
Tomorrow Story: "Griselda and Her
Brothers"
The Washington times., 1911-08-15
Here Is a Way To
Protect Petticoats

To protect the ruffes OF petticoats
from the inevitable wear and tear bind
the edge of the outer ruffie with rick
rack braid and the dust ruffie with tat
ting braid, which is coarser. Not only
will the lace and lawn be protected
from harm. but the appearance Of the
ruffle itself will be improved.
This is a little hint given me by a
notable German housekeeper, who also
embroiders beautifully, and II You had
seen, as l did, the beautiful petticoats
which she assured me were years ola
you would hasten now-as / did aIso-to
purchase at the nearest embroidery or
notion shop sufficient supply of braid
of the proper width.
The Washington times., 1911-08-15
A Continuation of This Story VIII
BE Found In Tomorrow
Issue of The Times.
Turtle in His Bed
Proved DiVerting

! Good time? Certainly; always do
said a Times square trequenter who
had returned from vacation trip to a
resort on the south shore OF Long Is
land. Everybody Conspired to see that
/ was kept entertained; they always DO
with bachelor.
'One of the pleasant little attentions
they paid me was to deposit one even
ing turtle about six inches long in
my bed. Now, it happened that l had
| INDUCED in baseball game that day.
There had been times when / could
play baseball all afternoon and then
take on a little tennis and go for a
walk, and such things, and not feel 1t.
after a session of bridge, when went
up to bed l was sore all over and ex-
ceedingIy weary.
There had been some hints that
something was going to happen to me,
and so when 1 slipped between the
sheets and felt some sand l knew Il
had come. l was too tired to remake
the bed, and so l slipped under the
sheets and lay on a blanket. Then 1
had long tussle to compose my over
wrought muscles and nerves. Finally,
l felt that sleep was coming and rolled
over to get into just the right position.
AS ] stretched my feet full out of the
touched something at the foot of the
bed. l kicked, and there wa sa wild
scramble and knocking along the foot
board and wall.
There was nothing to do but get
up and remove the visitor. When 1
caught it I thought of putting it out
in the hall and letting II wander around
and put the joke on some one else, Tor
the curtained doors were all open. But
there were some inoffensive old ladies
there and ! couldn't commit the crime
of soaring them to death. So / put
the visitor on the floor to sleep while
slept All, no! That turtle had in
somnia. In few seconds he was
knocking that shell of his against the
boards as he went around exploring
every part of the room for a way out.
That had to stop. l got up, found the
turtle under the dresser, forced out
the window screen, and dropped 1t on
to the piazza.
What 1 didn't know then was that
that piazza had a tin roof and that
there were drains on II about every
ten feet that would stop any turtle.
The sound of the shell on that metal
was enough to make any scary woman
think a whole regiment of burglars was
coming up. I waited for a while for
the turtle to go to sleep, but he didn't
want sleep that way. So, finally. I got
out. hunted him down. and dronped him
On to the lawn. 7 thought the shock
MIGHT he fatal. but next morning he
was gone About four hours later
got 10 sleep.
"Oh. yes 7 received plertv of at
tnrtIon while was awav. That was
on'v one of the things''-New York
Times.
The Washington times., 1911-08-15
Popular COlOrS,

While blue Is undoubtedly highly fa-
vored this season. there are two other
colors which are making a bold bid for
popularity. One is what may be called
an early Victorian red. the other is a
kind of mustard yellow. Neither
sounds attractive, but in effect they are
singularly becoming when worn by the
right psople and make most success
full spla shes of color.
The Washington times., 1911-08-15
Recipe for Making
Hot Fruit Salad

Melt two heaping tablespoonfuls Of
butter in a small saucepan; add four
heaping tablespoonfuls of sugar, a quar-
ter OF cuptul of water and quarter
OF cupful of strained lemor Juice:
then add two and a half cupfuls Of
mixed fruit sliced bananas, stoned
cherries, spiced apples in rings, diced
figs. and halved and seeded grapes.
When hot, serve with whipped cream,
sweetened and favored with one tea
spoonful Of lemon extract
The Washington times., 1911-08-15
Value of Tub Frocks.

With a couple of tub froCks the girl
with a moderate dress allow ance will al
ways be we'll attired on summer morn
ings, and II these are kept strictly for
outdoor wear Il is astonishing how long
they keep fresh, and they save the af-
ternoon frocks immensely. a smarter
version of TIE cotton frock IS in mer-
cerized sateen foulards, which came in
dull pastel blues and grays made with
a bolero top and hem OF self-color,
which look exactly ike silk foular1s.
The Washington times., 1911-08-15
Glass Shoppers.

To loosen a glass stopper in a bottle.
put one or two drops Of sweet oil round
the stopper, and place it 4 little distance
from the fire. When the bottle Is quite
warm, strike the stopper with stick
with a cloth wrapped tightly round 1t,
first on one side and then on the other.
This will loosen even she most obs,i-
nate stopper.
The Washington times., 1911-08-15
Ice Will Quickly
Take Grease From Soup

Grease may be easily and thoroughly
SKINNED from soup if piece of ice be
used in the operation. The grease hard
ems as scon as it comes in contact with
the ice and adheres to 1t long enough
to be slipped into the waiting saucer.
When making broths for immediate
use this method is found to be of great
service.
The Washington times., 1911-08-15
To Remove GrayV Spots.

When gravy has been spilled by some
hapless diner on your pet tablecloth, rub
the grease spot thoroughly with French
chalk on both sides of the cloth. Folu
the cloth and leave 1t alone until the
next time ii is needed. Lightly brush
off the chalk with soft whisk, and,
presto. your cloth will be as spotless as
when freshly laundered.
The Washington times., 1911-08-15
Cleaning White Coat.

To dry-clean white coat lay the coat
on a table and cover 1t with a mixture
of powdered borax and French chalk
Leave 1t for half an hour or SO, then
take a clean cloth and rub it well 1ll
over. Let it lie twenty-four hours,
then shake and brush it well, when It
will probably look quite fresh.
The Washington times., 1911-08-15
Preserving BrOOmS.

When, after much service, a broom
becomes shorter on one side than the
other, and the ends of the straws as
sharp as needles, dip it in hot water,
and trim 1t down quite evenly with the
shears. The result will be q broom as
as when new.
The Washington times., 1911-08-15
Sardine Sandwiches
Are Simple and Good

One small box of sardines, three hard
boiled eggs, one teaspoonful Of lemon
juice and thin bread and butter. Drain
sardines on blotting paper, then skin
and pick out the bones. Finely chop
the eggs. Add sardines and lemon juice
and pound into a smooth paste. Cut
thin slices of bread and butter, cut of
the crust, spread on the paste and cut
into neat sandwiches. Arrange on dish
and garnish with parsley.
The Washington times., 1911-08-15
How to SWeeten Jars.

To sweeten jars and cans which have
else of strong odor. wash the article
clean, then fill 1t with fresh garden
earth, cover 1t, and let it stand for
twenty-four hours. Then wash 1t and
dry it, and it will be quite sweet and
fit for use
The Washington times., 1911-08-15
Pretty Collars.

High lace and net collars are, IN
many instances encircled by a band Of
very narrow black velvet. finished In
the front with a rose of satin, from
which a few green stems and tiny buds
extend down the front Of the corsage.
The Washington times., 1911-08-15
Damp CupbOards.

If any. of your cupboards are damp.
Try placing jar of unslaked lime in
them. The lime absorbs the dampness
and keeps the air dry and pure But re-
member that 1t should be renewed fairly
orten, as 1t quickly loses its power.
The Washington times., 1911-08-15
How to Clean Bronze.

To clean bronze, brush out all dust,
then rub well with a flannel slightly
moistened with sweet oil. Use as little
oil as possible. then polish well with
a soft duSter
The Washington times., 1911-08-15
Cleaning WALLPAPER.

When the wallpaper becomes soiled
looking. try cleaning it in the following
way: Dip clean duster in dry pow
d"red hpraX and rub II ell over the soil
ed parts. This method is even more ef-
fective than bread
The Washington times., 1911-08-15
Removing Oil Stains.

When making underclothes by ma
chine it sometimes happens that they
get oil-stained. The stains should be
taken out with ammonia before the gar
ments are sent to the laundry.
The Washington times., 1911-08-15
Silk Hairpins.

silk covered hairpins are novelty
ard have the great advantage of not
slipping out of the nair. They are made
1T eight shades-gray, auburn, two
shades OF golden and four shades of
brown.
The Washington times., 1911-08-15
How to FreShen Bread.

If you want to freshen stale bread,
dip the loaf for a moment into milk
or cold water, and then place it in a
hot oven for few minutes. This will
make it quite fresh again, and it will
be much more wholesome than new
bread
The Washington times., 1911-08-15
Bleaching Muslin.

To bleach faded muslin allow a table
spoonful of chloride of lime to every
Quart of water required. Stir the ar
ticle about in this water till all color
has disappeared, and then rinse 1t very
thoroughly in clear water.
The Washington times., 1911-08-15
Whitening Doorstep.

To whiten a doorstep mix a little
quicklime with half a pint of skim
milk. Having first washed the door
step, paint 1t over with this mixture;
the rain will not wash 1t off.
The Washington times., 1911-08-15
Prevents Fading.

To set delicate coIors in embroidered
soak them before wash
Ing for ten minutes in a pail of water,
In which dessertspoonful Of turpentine
has been stirred.
The Washington times., 1911-08-15
Sunshine Healthy.

Sunshine is one of the best health
givers, so let it freely into your home.
People who are too careful of curtains
and carpets often exclude the sun and
let in sickness and sorrow.
The Washington times., 1911-08-15
Tying Jam Pot Covers.

When CoHertng jam pots with parch-
ment, wet the string as we'll as the
paper. II will then not slip in tying, and
by shrinking aftcrWard 1t will gain ex-
ira ttghtnesS.
The Washington times., 1911-08-15
Washing Oilcloth.

Very little water should be used, as
1t Is apt to soak through the cloth and
rot It.. Use a flannel we'll wrung out,
and wipe the floor until 1t is as dry as
YOU can get IL
The Washington times., 1911-08-15
Removing Wine Stains.

Wine stains on table linen should be
covered Immediately with salt and al
terwGrd washed out in cold water
Should any stain remain. lay over II
paste made of lemon juice and salt,
leave it till Cry, and then wash out in
colo water
The Washington times., 1911-08-15
Cutting Bread.

Before cutting new bread, try dipping
the knife into jar of hot water. In
this way the thinnest slices of bread
may be cut from a new loaf without
any trouble.
The Washington times., 1911-08-15
Removing Iodine.

To remove stains from iodine on linen,
put some liquid ammounia into a saucer
and place the stained part Of the linen
in 1t. Rub well, and the stain will
vanish
The Washington times., 1911-08-15
THE TIMES
Question Box

Times Inquiry Department:
VIII you kindly publish in your paper q
good recipe for grape juice. and oblige,
A CONSTANT READER
This is a very good receipt for grape
juice: Stem six quarts of grapes and
put them over the fire with one quart
of water; bring slowly to a boil and
strain Return the juice to the fire,
bring again to the boil. bottle and seal,
while scalding hot.
The Washington times., 1911-08-15
Salt Prevents Moths.

Coarse salt sprinkled occasionally on
the floor before sweeping Is said to be
a good preventive of moths.
The Washington times., 1911-08-15

Times Inquiry Department:
Please give me a good remedy for making
a pink tint to the face. and oblige. MAY.
If you are very pale. try exercising
in the open air at least a half hour
every day. II possible, a few weeks at
the seashore would put color into your
face
The Washington times., 1911-08-15

Times Inquiry Department:
Please be so kind as TO advise me re-
garding having my hair cut Ny hair Is
very stubborn and l have\ much trouble in
combiug It. I part 1t on the left side and
comb it backward l always have 1t cut
short Is this proper. or should 1 let 1t
grow long top? Yours very truly,
WORRY.
I am very sorry that can't help you
in your perplexities. but l can suggest
your going to a very good barber and
asking his opinion. He will surely give
you professional advice as to the proper
way Of arranging your hair.
The Washington times., 1911-08-15
Times Inquiry Department:

Times Inquiry Department:
Please let me know how l can rent a
postoffice box here and what are the charges
per month. Thanking you in advance. ! am.
Yours truly, ROSE w.
Apply to the City Postoffice, the box
department. The charges are two,
three, and four dollars a month.
The Washington times., 1911-08-15
Lamp ChimneyS.

After washing lamp chimneys, try pol
ishing with dry salt This gives the
glass a brilliant shine. and prevents 1t
from cracking.
The Washington times., 1911-08-15
Onion a POlisher.

ing and Frightening a gilt picture
frame. Clean with water afterward
The Washington times., 1911-08-15

Times Inquiry Department:
How is the name Beattie pronounced cor
rectly? Be attic. or Beat tie? Thanking you
In advance, / remain,
A CONSTANT READER.
Beattie is pronounced like the proper
name Betty