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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-01-12
Hosoital Election.

The annual meeting of the Augusta
General Hospital WAS held Monday
evening at the aldermen's room Geo
+. MaComber was elected President
Norman Bassett. Secretary and r c
Dudlev. Treasurer.
The following Board of Directors
was elected:
The President, Secretary and Treas
urer, eX-ofiicio; Ira II. Randall. join
r. Gould. John +. Hill. A. w. Brooks
one year; II. Nj. Heath. r. c. Dudley
w Plaisted. Joseph Williamson
two years; A. w. Whitney, c. l.. An
drews. r. j. Lynch. r. f.. Goodwin
three years
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-01-12
"Iha Soul Kiss"

A novelty filled musical comedy is
The Soul KISS" which will make its
initial appearance in this city at the
Opera House Tuesday. Jan. II. Tn
like many musical comedies. The Soul
Kiss does not depend upon one num-
Ger or novelty alone to insure its sue
,ess. but from the rise of the first cur
tain to the finale of the last act. it Is
liiod to the brim with overlooking
comedy lines and situations. start'n
novelties. and pleasing melodies. Too
much cannot be said IN praise of the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-01-12
Funeral Of Late Forest Bison.

Funeral services for ,the late Forest
Bisson. the little son of Mr.. and Mrs
j. y Bison. was held at St. Angus.
tines Catholic church at 9 o'clocl
"Wednesday morning in the presence OF
the relatives and many friends, Rev
A. e. LaRivierc. the pastor officiating
The bearers were Perlcy Blanchette
Eddie Grondin. Emile Lemieux and
George Dostie and interment was made
in st. Augustine's cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-01-12
THE OPTICIANS OF MAINE
Hold Annual Meeting at PortIand-Ad
dress and Short Talks.

Portland. Me-, Jan. IL An exhibit
of machinery and optical appliances,
was feature g. the annual meet
ing today of the Maine Association
of OPTICIANS. The program included
an address by Elmer Z. Hotahng.
professor Of practical optometrv in the
New York Intsitute of Cptometry. on
Static and Dynamic SKianetrv.'
Short t,ll.s were given by men asso-
ciated with the profession in this
State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-01-12
TAKES OWN LIFE.
Mrs. Fred c. Booker Hangs Herself a
Home on Pine Street, Wednesday.

Ellie L.. wife Of Fred c, Booker. took
her own life Wednesday afternoon by
hanging herself in the cellar at THEN
home. 10 Pine street. sometime be-
TWEEN , and 4 o'clock. The act is sup
posed to have been the result of de-
spondcnCy. She was A years of age
and beside the husband one son and
one daughter survive. Funeral SER
vices will be held at the house at :
o'clock Friday afternoon apd will be
private.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-01-12

house viii begin at an early date.
Mrs. y. Il. Preston was d recent guest
of friends in the place.
j. l.. Buzzcll from Albion, Mr.. Lam
caster and Mr.. McAlister from Burn
ham. were i'll town Wednesday on mat
tors nf business
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-01-12
Gard Of Thanks.

We desire to express to our friends
and neighborS our deep appreciation OF
their kindness and assistance on the
occasion of the death of our little son
Forest r. Bisson. and to thank them fol
the many beautiful floral tributes.
MIR. and MRS. j. \. BISSON
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-01-12
KENNEBEC.
CHINA.

SOUTH-The w. F. M. S. met Tues
day afternoon at the home of Mrs.
Lena Austin with good attendance.
After devotional exercises, fine pro
gram was carried out. The societ.
is taking up the study of "Westeil'
Women in Eastern Larjds by Ee,el
+. Montgomery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-01-12

Brig. Gen. Elliott C. Dill left OF
train 81, Wednesday forenoon. for
Washington. u. G., where he went foi
the purpose of attending meeting OF
he National Board for the Promotion
# Rifle Practice, of which organization
he is a member and which meets
Washington Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-01-12

Invitations have been received in the
city from the New York Shipbuildins
Co. of New York. to the launching OF
the United States battleship Arkansas
which will occur at the company :
yard Saturday afternoon, Jan. A.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-01-12

"Occident" bread flour This truly
L remarkable product of spring wheat
md the most modern milling process
lust step into Weber & Hewetts and
inspect the bread made from this flour
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-01-12

C. r. Bachelor of Boston was a
visitor in Augusta TUESDAY on business
md called on number of citizens who
we're schoolmates of his at North
4mpton, n H., when he was a boy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-01-12

Dirigo Chapter, No. 8, American
Nomen's League. will meet at 40 Fri
lay evening, Jan. l3. with Mrs \. ~
Huntington at her home, Church
street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-01-12

!. W. Harlow. who had been con
fined t. his home on Crosby street
for Z few DAYS. suffering from Sc
we're cold, was able to be down town
or a short time Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-01-12
LOOK FOR THE BEE HIVE

on the package when you buy Foley,
Honey and Tar. None genuine withou
the Bee Hive. Remember the name, 70
| ley's Honey and Tar and reject any sub
stitute. Foley's Honey and Tar relieve
coughs and colds quickly and Is safe ant
Webster &, Co
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-01-12

Mooney the tailor is advertising low
Drices to keep his help at work be
tween seasons. An opportunity to oh
tain fine suit or overcoat at a cut
)riCe
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-01-12

George \. Cloutier left on train M.
t Wednesday morning for Skowhegan.
where he went to attend meeting of
he State board of directors of thu
Catholic Order of Foresters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-01-12

Dance at Manchester Grange hall
Saturday night, January ID. Cars for
Hallowell and Augusta after the dance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-01-12

John G. Graham of Bangor. president
of the Lewiston. Augusta & Watervilio
Street Railway, was in town Wednes-
lay on matters connected with the
business of the road.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-01-12

Asylum Lodge. No. 20. l. O. o. +.
Nill install its officers elect at its mex
regular meeting Friday evening. Jan
3, the ceremony being conducted by
,. D. II. w. Reid of Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-01-12
Daily ksnnebee journal
Telephone 1875.
LOCAL BRIEFS

for short business trip to Massachu
sets -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-01-12

Mrs. II. c. Hight of Somerville
Mass. is visiting in town and is the
ruest ~ Mrs. II. T.. Goodrich on
Grove street for a few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-01-12

Think of it, Russell &, Weston Co.
are selling yard wide Zoe. value per-
Gales at only SIC. Both dark and light
cOlOrS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-01-12

Hon. Amos +. Gerald Of Fairfield was
a business visitor in the city Wednes-
day forenoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-01-12

H. n. Whitman of the Whitman &
Adams Co, was in Portland Wednes-
day on a brief business trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-01-12

Antonio Bonardi, who left Augusta q
few months ago for his old home in
Italy. is expected to return the latter
part of this month.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-01-12

Frank L. Dutton left on train 102
Wednesday afternoon for Boston,
called there by business matt ars.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-01-12

Mrs. Annie Bucklin and Miss Mildred
Bucklin of Belfast are visiting IN the
..ity as the guests of their aunt, Mrs
NJ. f. Littlefield.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-01-12

George F. West of Portland. presi-
dent Of the Kennebec Light & Heat
20. WAS in the City Wednesday on
business and called at the State House.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-01-12

NJ |. Milliken of Scarboro is visiting
in the city for few days and is the
guest of his daughter. Mrs. l. =. Dem
nett on Gannett street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-01-12

Hon. Elmer p. Spofford. chairman of
the Board of Railroad Commissioners,
vas in town Wednesda and was at the
office of the board at the State House.
The Washington herald., 1911-09-23
Bowling and Church Ethics.

The Methodist minister in Orange, n.
J., who objected to having the name
of his church attached to bowling team
found sufficient support in his official
board, and now the team hal disbanded
There is in Orange a church bowling
league, and the Presbyterian, Episco-
palian, Baptist, and Congregational
churches are represented in its member
ship. Each team is designated by the
name of the church to which its men,
bers belong.
While the reason for the pastors ac-
ton is not given, it is to be supposed that
he thought the association OF a bowl
ing team with the name of the Orange
Methodist Church was undignifed and
improper. This depends altogether upon
the point of view. In this city there are
some churches with bowling alleys at
tached, and each evening the innocent
recreation attracts many men who seek
exercise amid refined surroundings The
experiment has been thorough success.
No one has had the temerity to suggest
that church is lowered in the estima-
ton of the public, or that its efficiency
for religious work is decreased. by af-
fording an opportunity for its members
to indulge in manly sport.
Bowling is excellent exercise. 1t takes
muscle and good eye and no little skill.
1t is absolutely harmless. This being
the case, it is a pity that the Orange
minister should have publicly condemned
it. He is more likely to ALLEVIATE than
to attract the young men of his congre-
CATION.
The Washington herald., 1911-09-23
EDUCATIONAL HINTS.

Medical students are advised not
to steal portions Of cadavers. It
Rnnoys the teachers and seriously
interfercs with scientific dissection.
Besides, it embarrasSes the police.
After attending the freshmen ban
quot young men are advised not to
stop in front Of the White House
ard yell for Bill or try 10 feed
cantaloupe TO horses.
II you feel like getting fresh
with a senior. do 1t by mail Our
institution does not hold itself re-
sponsible for the sudden and violent
death of first year students.
Always argue matters Of law and
Jurisprudence with your teachers.
This shows them how much you
know-which Is one Of the speed
lest ways Of sending yourself out
Of college.
Because y0u attend college il
isn't necessary that you dress like
cross between a barber shop pole
and missing link. Neither is it
compulsory that you smoke ciga-
ruttes. ADMIRAL STOCKTON.
The Washington herald., 1911-09-23
Mr.. Bryan's Point of View.

in the current number of the Com
noner. Mr.. Bryan discusses the Cana
dian campaign. Although he wrote be-
fore the election had occurred, he had no
hesitation il presenting an analysis Of
the situation The real issue" he said.
is the old economic one between pro-
lection and tariff for revenue only,
co!ored by a few side issues which we
do not have The protectionis,S are
combating any reduction of the tariff
and threatening dire disaster to Cara
dian industries if the wall is lowered"
If Mr.. Bryan is correct in mis- point
of view. there can be no doubt that the
protection idea is rampant in Canada.
If it should prevail in this country 10
the same extent, ALr Bryan and his fcl-
low-Democrats would not have a ghost
of show in any election. 1t is doubt
full, however, whether the defeat of
reciprocity was such victory for pro-
lection as Mr.. Bryan seems to think
The other causes which led to the re-
suit, and which he merely refers TO as
i few side issues, were really dominant
factors. There was a very general feel
ing that if Canada entered into an
agreement with the United States, she
would in some way sacrifice her own
independence and control. 1t was the
appeal to nationaIism in Canada which
was most effective.
We agree with Mr.. Bryan that it was
unfortunate that the Conservatives ap-
pealed to prejudice and tried to make
political capital by cultivating a spirit
OF unfriendliness to the people of the
United States" The defeat of recipro-
city is minor matter compared with
the harm which has been done in the
effort TO arouse the antagonism of the
Canadian people toward the United
States.
The Washington herald., 1911-09-23
The Army Budget.

The War Department, despite the fact
that it will have 10 garrison an increased
number of forts on the Pacific Coast
and that it will soon have to make
preparations for the defenses in the
Panama Canal Zone, is of the belief that
it can get along with only 200 men more
IN our standing army than it now has
under arms. The present number is
$1,000, and it has decided to ask for
$500, in round numbers, to be en-
bodied in next years budget.
1t is, of course, for Congress to set
tie upon the number OF soldiers. The
government cannot maintain a larger
military force than Congress authorizes
The present status of the army is a
minimum OF $4,000 and a maximum of
10000, the minimum. or peace footing,
having been overstepped year after
year The present Congress, although
il has a Democratic majority IN the
House and an insurgent and Democratic
majority in the Senate, will no doubt
cooperate with the heads of the army
and will not curtail these estimates,
which, under the circumstances, could
not well be expected to be any lower:
The Washington herald., 1911-09-23
STRIPPING THE SOUTH.
Government Determined to Deprive
City of Mint and Navy Yard.

NY VI MINT nn0 Navy Yard.
From the New Orleans Pfcayune.
The national government has deter
mined to close the Southern navy yards
and the New Orleans mint. and the de-
termination has already been pretty well
carried out and will soon be completed
and concluded.
This heavy blow has been struck at the
South while a Democratic House and al
most a Democratic Senate have virtual
control Of the national government When
1t is remembered that the Southern naval
stations were established and the New Or
leans mint maintained under Republican
domination. the present situation does not
reflect very creditably upon the Demo-
cratic accession to power.
Some Southern Democrats are said to
take comfort in the fact that the Nor
folk CVaD navy yard is to be retained,
but it should be remembered that the
Norfolk yard. al the entrance of Chesa-
peake Bay, stands at the gateway to the
National Capital Washington was cap
tured and burnt in 1914 by a British war
fleet under Admiral Cockburn The Nor
folk navy yard must be maintained. or
Washington abandoned.
The Washington herald., 1911-09-23
Comparative Study Needed.

The force of Maj. Judson's recent
argument that the best way in which to
improve the administration of the Dis
trict government is to study one func-
ton at time seems to be somewhat
ieSsened by the experience OF the sewer
department as contained in Supt. Asa
f Phillips annual report. Mr.. Phil
lips finds that the installation of eco
-nomic methods in the street cleaning
department has served to increase the
operating expenses of the sewer depart
rleut; thai a saving in one has caused
a corresPondingly larger expense in the
other. The street-washing machines,
ne says, while affecting a saving, in
crease the cost of cleaning sewers and
basins
This condition undoubtedly obtains
as the result of the policy of segregating
the various municipal functions and
studying them separately with a view
10 improvement of service and reduced
expense. The fact should not be over
looked that practically every department
Of city government is related more or
less closely to every other part, and
what affects one in some degree affects
all While it cannot be denied that il
IS the part OF wisdom 20 give close study,
20 each department, it is a serious error
70 form conclusions about any of them
antil it IS determined how :he others are
The Washington herald., 1911-09-23
MYSTERIOUS
DISAPPEARANCE
Where Have the Summer Straw
Hats Gone?

Summer has gone. fawn-eyed
reader. Autumn is here and those
straw hats that once bloomed like
the, virgin lilies Of the field have
been swept away. What has be-
come Of them! Where. oh. where.
have they vanished? Listen to a
secret:
Health Officer ". c. Woodward
mas preserved his In alcohol. He
has a theory that germs collect
on straw hats and-if successful
in his in7estigation-will next year
start a swat the straw" crusade.
Rev. Hct ZetSel COpp has his
hanging in his law OfficP. He is
saving it for use in attending the
baseball conferences which follow
services in Bethany Chapel.
]. Ed Grillo is wearing his in
his office in the hope that some
one will make a remark about it
Or. Tindsll wrapped his up in the
old duck parts. The doctor has
only had his straw for sixteen years
and expects to create a senSa-
ton with il next summer.
Commissioner Rudolph is using
that turtle-back arrangement Of his
as a winter ornament. 1t is his
proud conviction that it makes a
much better ornament than It did
4 hat.
The Washington herald., 1911-09-23
TURN OF THE TIDE.
PbiIadeIphia's Candidate for Mayor
Spins n Yarn in Washington.

Philadelphia's Candidate for Mayor
Spins n Yarn in Washington.
From the Philadelphia Press.
George II. Earle. the Philadelphia finan-
cier, was talking in Washington about
high-Overhigh or rank-finanCe.
There's a certain type OF financier,"
said Mr.. Earle. who In his greed for
wealth loses his humanity. He becomes,
in fact, a facsimile of Peter Brown.
Peter Brown was a COnshOhOCken gro
Ger. He was delivering some groceries in
his wagon one morning when he ran
down and badly injured an old lady.
The old lady sued him and got big dam
ages.
We'll, a few months later Brown was
on his rounds again when he ran down
and crippled an old gentleman. The old
gentleman also sued, and so large were
the damages awarded him by a generous
jury that poor Brown found himself ac-
tuaIly on the verge of ruin.
"One morning about this time Browns
young son rushed into the shop in great
excitement
Father he cried. Father, mothers
been run over by old Gobsa Goldes 80
horse power touring car
The groCer's eyes filled with tears, and
in a voice tremulous with deep feeling he
exclaimed:
Thank d" heaven, the luck's changed at
LAST"
The Washington herald., 1911-09-23
FALL FASHION HINTS.

At a COST of 5000. 600 The Big
Stick is able To offer its readers
an absolutely reliable fashion guide
furnished by a symposium Of sar-
torial celebrities. With the aid Of
these little hints any reader should
be able 10 outfit himself in a man
ner that. will astonish his most cal
lCuscd friends:
Maj. Sylvester-The long. tight
fitting blue coat that drops in
straight lines to the knees will be
generally worn by many Of my
friends this year. have suggested
that this change come in about Oc-
t0ber / Personally, l will stick
TO loose sack coats-but the long
blue coat will be the only fash
!onable thing.
T. J. NandOren-Nothing adds
10 the beauty Of fall so much as a
rIssct suit. a green alpine hat
ltpreferably with a feather in it),
and a pair Of tan shoes. am
positively assured from Paris ar
lists that the elaborate gold lace
regalia will be de trOp.
NJ. Stein-Latest English adviceS
show that collars will still be
worn around the neck Vests with
out buttons are not likely to be
adopted in fashionable circles.
G. W. SimpSon-GoH suits are
now made with theTmos pockets. 50
that you can carry your sarSap1-
rilla with you.
Judge Kimball-At the advice Of
my British ClOthicr / will do a
bit Os landscape gardening with my
beard this year A man should
never hide behind his whiSke-s.
The Washington herald., 1911-09-23
CURIOUS BITS OF HISTORY.
By A. w. MACY.
THE LANDOWNER BOTH
JUDGE AND Jury

JUDGE AND JURY. s..
Before the time OF Edward I
the private landowner in Eng
land had things pretty much his
own way. Not the least OF his
powers was that of complete Ju-
risdiction over his own domain.
He held his. own court, being
both Judge and jury, and Nall
within his borders were subject
to his rule. The gallows for
hanging men and the pit for
drowning women were prominent
features of every estate. In those
days the right Of trying crimi-
mails. was one of the perquisites
attached to the ownership of
Baynard's Castle in London. 1t
was owned by Sir Robert Fitz-
walter, and many years after his
death this right OF Jurisdiction
was claimed by his descendants.
One of his privileges which they
claimed was that of drowning in
the Thames all traitors caught
within his territory. Little by
little this power OF Jurisdiction
was wrested from the private
landowners. but II was not en-
tirely abolished until 1745.
Copyright, 1911. by Joseph B. BowleSI
The Washington herald., 1911-09-23
Change and Rest.

From the Philadelphia Record.
Hello, BILL" remarked a Market
street salesman as he met a friend yes
terday in a lunch cafe, where have
you been? I haven't seen you for the
last three weeks"
We'll" replied the vacationist, wear
lily, TN tell you. I've been away. Went
on the recommendation Of my doctors.
Seemed to be all run down and wrong.
The doctor said 1 was nearly all in
had been working too hard. He advised
me to go to the seashore for a change
and a rest. l did. and here I am. The
boardwalk got the change and the hotels
got all the rest
He looked tired, and his friend be-
lIeved him.
The Washington herald., 1911-09-23
THE MISSING DAYS.
Frum the Boston Recurl.

Frum the Boston RecuDi.
The late Sylvanus Miller. civil engineer,
who was engaged in railroad enterprises
in Central America, was seeking local
support for road, and attempted to give
the matter point. He asked a native:
How long does it take you to carry
your goods 10 market by muleback?"
Three days" was the reply.
There's the point" said Miller. With
our road in operation you could take
your goods to market and he back home
in one day.
Very good. senor," answered the ma
tive. But what would we do with the
other two days."
The Washington herald., 1911-09-23
USED A PAINT BRUSH.

W. 4. H. Church is home after
q vacation spent on a farm. He
says the only drawback was the
fact that there was no ice ever
seen on the farm. Consequently,
butter was served in a bottle on
very hot days and he was up
against it as to how to pro-
coed. He learned from one man
who had been there before that
such emergencies can be met by the
use of paint brush. which spreads
the Hquefed butter with great ease.
The Washington herald., 1911-09-23
THE ULTIMATE GOAL.

The college boy is back in town,
Rah, rah, rah!
His trousers up. his studies down,
Rah, Rh. rah!
But IL things come out as things
now seem.
He'll likely make the football team,
Rah, RAH. R-A-H-
Dr.. W. z. DAVIDSON.
The Washington herald., 1911-09-23
HOBBLE TROUSERS.

The clothing that blooms in the
fall. ira, la,
Would startle 4 camel or gnu.
The fat men resemble a ball. ira, Ia,
And the thin men you can't see
at all. ira, la,
And Washington looks like a Zoo.
And that's what We meant when
we raucCusly cried.
"Oh. bother these breeches that
At like ones hide"
TIA, Ia, Ia, tra, la. la, ira, Ia.
CY CUMMINGS,
The Washington herald., 1911-09-23

affected. A comprehensive and COM
parative. study of all. together in their
interreIation should be made as a final
step. II this were done, the condition
mentioned in the sewer superintendents
report could, not arise, or, if it should,
there would be no cause for comment
upon it by the superintendent.