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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-26
KILLING HUMMlNG BIRDS.
Demands of Fashion Bid Fair to Elk.
terminate Little Creature.

Our continent has monopoly of
humming birds, the gems of the
feathered creation. OF these there
are said to be as many as 400 species,
most of which confine themselves to
the tropical regions
Only eighteen varieties live further
north than Mexico. 1t is generally
thought that humming birds live upon
honey. This, however, is a mistake.
They do secure and devour some
honey, ii is true, but most of their
food consists of the small insects
which inhabit certain flowers
The little bird is therefore useful as
well as beautiful and has been called
flower to which God has granted
wings.
Humming birds are so small that
when they are captured for CONNER
cial purposes 1t is impossible to use
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-26
Knights Templars
Celebrate Christmas.

The members of st. Omer Comman-
derry, No. u, X. T., of this city gath
cred at the asylum, at 11.30 Wednesday
morning, to participate in the usual
Christmas Day exercises. The follow
ing sentiments We're in order: Most
eminent grand master of the United
States of America William Bromwell
Melish, responded to by Grand Sword
Bearer Frederick C. Thayer: right emil
nent grand commander of the Grand
Commandery of the State of Maine.
James r. Hutchins of Auburn. re-
Sponded 10 by Eminent Grand Warder
j. Frederick Hill; most worshipfu
grand master of the Grand Lodge OF
the State of Maine, Elmer p. Spot
fard, responded to by Eminent Sir Cy-
rus w. Davis; most excellent grand
high priest of the Royal Arch Chap
ter Of the State of Maine. Charles y.
Davis, responded to by Eminent Sir
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-26
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

Henry Scannell. one of the best
known employees of the Boston d
Maine Railroad, has been retired at
Salem, after 40 years of service, on
pension. He began railroading with
the old astern Railroad as a telegra-
pher, was later promoted to chief
train dispatcher. The position he held
was that Of assistant superintendent
of the Portland division
James Peterson, 62 years old, was in
a dying condition, Tuesday, at the
hospital in Providence from injuries
received from an automobile. The ma
chine, owned by the Morrison Skinner
Co., was driven by Frank f. Morrison,
210 Pontiac avenue. Cranston. The ae-
cideTt occurred at the corner of Elm
wood and Potter avenues. Peterson re-
ceived n fracture at the base of the
skull.
Charles G. Claffey who, on Sept 10,
murdered his wife while she was visit
ing her parents in Windsor, received
Christmas present at Hartford, CT,
of his life. 1t has been expected all
along that he would be tried for first
degree murder which means hanging.
but the district attorney, Tuesday, al
lowed him to plead guilty TO second
degree murder and he was sentenced
to prison for life.
An auto owned by Mrs. George
Thompson of Campello. and occupied
by her chauffeur. Lewis Johnson, was
struck by a locomotive of the New
York, New Haven & Hartford Rail
road at the South main street cross
ing, West Bridgewater, Mass, Tues
day morning, sliding in the snow di-
rectiy in front of the train. The ma
chine was hurled to one side of the
road. The gate tender, James Hen
Messy. was struck by the machine
and injured about the head and Shout
ders.
The Girls Friendly Society of St.
Mary's Episcopal church, Manchester
CT. received a Christmas gift valued
at $1,000 or more, Tuesday, when Mrs.
z Arthur Cheney of Boston announced
that she had given the society her resi-
5tlence and the large grounds sur
rounding it. The house will retain its
furnishings Mrs. Cheney one of the
family of silk manufacturers, is over
so wears old, and has been dividing
the later years of her life since the
death of her husband between Man
chester, CT, and Boston, but has now
decided to make Boston her perma-
nent home.
Judge John Duff. associate justice
of the central municipal court of Bos-
ton. was seriously injured at The Farm
street station of the New York, New
Haven & Hartford Railroad in Dover
Tuesday. when an automobile in which
he and his wife were riding was
struck by Boston bound train Judge
Duff WAS brought to Boston on the
train that struck him, and at the
Massachusetts General hospital it was
found he suffered from a compound
fracture of the skull His condition
was critical, Tuesday morning.
Patrick Mullen, employed by th'
Beverly Farms Contracting Co, had
a narrow escape from drowning, Tues
day morning. in the Lily pond at Yves
Gloucester Mass. Mullen missed TIL
last train for Beverly and started tt
walk hame About 3, Tuesday morn
ing, he found himself in the water
of the pond. In some way he stumb
led down the. sharp embankment int
the pond, where he floundered abou
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-26
WILSON AS SANTA CLAUS.
Family Knew Nothing Of Their Pres
ents Till Morning.

Princeton. n. j., Dec. 25.-President-
elect Wilson played Santa Claus, to-
day, with real Christmas mystery. Not
until the Wilson family rose and tip
toed into the big studio did they find
their gifts which were crammed into
stockings that hung over the fire
place.
Presents from various parts of the
country came in great numbers TO
the President-elect and his family.
Princeton friends came merrily TO the
Wilson bungalow with holiday greet
ings.
Miss Louise and Casper Woodbridge,
her brother. whose father is cousin
of the Governor, and a Chinese mis-
sionary We're the only household
guests. OF the half-dozen turkeys that
came. the biggest, a 24-pounder, was
served for dinner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-26
Christmas Joy
Turned to Sorrow.

Somerville, Mass, Dec. ga quarrel
growing out of a Christmas celebration
early today, resulted in the death of Jo-
seph w. Mclaughlin, IS years, and the
arrest on a charge of manslaughter OF
his brother-in-law. Michael ]. Collins, 40
years. John Collins, brother of Michael,
and of the wife of the murdered man.
is held as witness. The party was eel
ebrating at McLaughlin's home on Lin
wood street and the police say that IL
auor had been used Mclaughlin was
slashed twice across the throat with a
razor A wife and four children sruvive.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-26
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

Maurice II. Costello, a former dis
trict deputy of the State Council.
knights of Columbus, died suddenly
at his home in Rockland, Tuesday,
aged 49, He was a native of Lewis
ton, but had resided in Rockland, since
boyhood. He was one of the charter
members of LIMERICK Council, X. of
c., which he had served several times
as grand knight, and of which he was
treasurer of the time of his death. He
was an avtive worker in st. Ber-
nard's church, and was a patron and
promoter of nearly every form of
sport. The father and three broth
ers. all Of Lewiston, survive.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-26
CUTLER LOSES TO zBYszko.
Zbyszko Wins Heavywe Honors in
Two Fails-Thought Foul.

Boston, Dec. 25.-Charles Cutler of Chi
cago. claimant TO the worlds heavy
wrestling championship, lost in two sue
cessive falls to Zbyszko, the European
champion, at Mechanics hall, tonight. The
first fall came at the end of l hour and
u minutes after both men had thrice
fallen out of the ring. What appeared
to some of the spectators as a straight
knockout blow on the chin given by
Zbyszko resulted in Cutler falling to the
mat with the European on top and the
fall was given to Zbyszko. The second
fall was secured in 10 minues and 10 sec
onds with a head over shoulders hold
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-26
PERUVIAN MINISTER RESIGNS.
Senate Gives Vote of Censure and DR..
Malpartida Resigns.


Lima, Peru. Dec. 25.--Dr. Elias Malpar-
tida resigned, today, as prime minister
and minister of home affairs. following a
vote of censure passed, last night, by
the Senate. General Enrique Vareta,
minister of war and marine, was APP
pointed prime minister and Senator Abel
Monies succeeds DR.. Malpartida as min
lister of home affairs.
The government has retired all it's
pending projects, including the proposed
foreign loan of SOS. jC0,G0o, ard the extra %
ordinary session of Congress has been adj
journed.
The Senate's action and the retirement
of the prime minister has caused SEN
sation, but confidence is expressed in the
government which, today, paid the items
of the budget up to the end of the year,
amounting to more than $5,000000
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-26

Invitations will be issued, today, for
the anniversary party that Messrs.
Cook and Barrows will give in the
parlors of The Elmwood, next Tues
day evening, celebrating the close of
their first and the beginning of their
second year as Waterville hosts. Over
half a thousand invitations will he
issued to the business men of the city.
and others of commercial, political and
hotel prominence throughout the
State, and even the whole of New
England. Professional entertainers
from Boston will be here to assist in
the amusement of theg reat throng of
guests
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-26
Petrified Honey.

An American prospector operating
in the state of Chihuahua, Mexico, re-
lates an interesting experience. In
a secluded glen to which he had been
led by a Mexican Indian he found
what he describes as petrified honey.
He says:
MY guide left the beaten track and
broke off into a ravine deep from the
main ground. He climbed up some
Lodges near where stood many of
what were once trees. but are now
petrifed and stand there splendid
monuments in stone. The adjacent
rocks appeared to- be of limestone
formation, and many of them had
top dressing in places of some dirty
white looking substance, Borrowing
my knife, the Indian commences
chopping off a piece. He handed it to
me and told me to lasts it. WipinG
off what was a yellowish top dressing,
! saw that what remained of the
sparkling stuff was white, and gls-
tened in the sun.
Il put a piece of it in my mouth
and tasted about the sweetest thing
that ever slipped across my palate.
1t was honey-petrified honey, How
did it get there? The only way I
can imagine is that bees in some pre-
historic era collected the honey, then,
of course, in a liquid state, and de-
posted it in the crevices in the rocks,
or possibly they were trees, which
afterward turned into stone. Then,
too, it may have been some gas in the
, crevices which brought about the
petrification. The process of turning
wood into stone is a very slow one, as
everybody knows, and, while ! am no
scientist, | should think that thou
sands of years We're required to make
what you might call natural candy"
Indianapolis News.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-26
A QUIET CHRISTMAS.

Yesterday was a quiet one for the
department of public safety. Contrary
to the usual Holiday custom, when
there are many disorders on the
streets, the only difficulty recorded for
Christmas day, 1912, was that caused
by the loss of two dogs, one belong
ing to Fred Thomas of Main street
and the other to Fred Grover. The
police succeeded in recovering both
CANNES and they were returned to
their homes so that they might pass
Christmas night behind their own
stoves.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-26

Assistant POSTMASTER Larrabee said,
Tuesday evening, that with the dajiv-
cry of the packages, Christmas fore
noon, the bulk of the Holiday mail
rush will be over. and that only the
belated packages will give the post
office crew any extra work, and the
amount is generally so small that it is
of little consequence. He further stat
ed that in his is years experience in
the local post office he had never
known 50 much mail to come and so
through this office during a Christmas
season, as has through the few days
just passed. The records show that
there We're II more pouches sent from
this office, Monday, than on the busiest
day. last year, and the incoming mail
was so large that with extra heln II
could not be delivered on schedule
time
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-26

Charles Is. Davis: most illustrious
grand master of the Grand Comman-
d"ry of Maine, Harry e. Larrabee, re-
sronded to by James II. Witherell,
most 1llustrious past grand master:
roll of honor read by Recorder Charles
Il. Davis; TO our Fraters who have
died during the year, by Sir knight
Carroll n. Perkins; to the army of
Knights, 100000 strong scattered all
over this globe. by Eminent Sir
Charles f. johnson. most worshipful
grand master of the Grand Lodge of
Maine
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-26

even the smallest shot for fear of
injuring their skins. They are, there
fore. stunned with a drop of water
from a blowgun or syringe and fall
into a net, when they are quickly
poisoned.
Humming birds vary in size from
those half as large as a sparrow to
those about the size of bee. Their
flight is SO swift that they can be we'll
seen only when poised above flower
The little creatures bid fair to be ex-
terminated on account of the sense
less and cruel fashion of using them
as trimming for women's hats.-Ave
Maria.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-26
STEAMSHIPS REACH PHILA.
Merton and Ocsano that Collided,
Tuesday, Safe in Port.

Philadelphia, Dec. 2a.-The British
steamships Merton and the Oceano,
which collided, last night, in the Del
aware bay. reached Philadelphia, to-
day, apparently not badly injured.
The Merton carrying passengers and
freight, left here. yesterday, for Liv-
erpooL r. -.=
The passengers probably will be sent
to Europe on a boat sailing from New
York.
The Oceano was bound for Phil
adelphia. loaded with iron.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-26

All records in South Carolina for the
number of pardons granted in enc day
was broken, Tuesday when, by order
of Gov. Blease, so convicts confined
in the state prison and working on
chain gangs throughout the state were
liberated, their pardons being granted
as Christmas presents. Included in the
list are prisoners convicted of Of
fences ranging from first degree muir
der to minor infractions of the law.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-26
CHRISTMAS AT ATLANTA.
Atmosphere of Christmas Cheer Pre-
walls in Federal Prison.

Atlanta, Ga, Dec. 25.-There was a.
genuine atmosphere of Christmas
cheer about the dinner served, today,
to 91S prisoners at the federal peni-
tertiary here, with an accompaniment
of Yuletide melodies and ragtme
songs. The warden explained to his
charges that he believed every human
being was entitled to be happy at least
one day out of 26h
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-26
DON'T HURRY OR WORRY
Al Meals-pyspepsia Follows.

A serene mental condition and time
to thoroughly chew your food is more
important if anything than the kind
or quality of food.
Sufferers from indigestion should use
IL, r." Atwood's Medicine.
my husband in years back always
had a very bad stomach. but in the
four years that he has taken Il. F.
Atwood's Medicine he is able to eat
anything that. he wants without any
bad effects. / give it TO my children
Also
Mrs Fred McComb. Foxcroft, Me.
IS cents for large bottle az the store
A sample free b. mail If you have
never used II.
Il. r.. MEDICINE CO.. Portland. Ne.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-26
ROMANCE RESULTS FROM H,k
Engagement of Miss Gladys cours
And Pouuhkeepsie Newspaper M
Announced.

Poughkeepsie, N. Y, Dec 25.-A
nance has resulted from the SuffragiE
hike to Albany Tonight, the enge
ment was announced of Miss Ola
Coursen, one of General Jones' army. G,
Griffith Bonner, Poughkeepsie newspa.
per man and a grandson of the late Rob
ert Bonner. The young people first me
when the Suffragists left Poughkeepsit
and the announcement of their engage
ment was made in Hudson, tonight. Mis-,
Coursen is the daughter of Alfred Cour.
sen, president of the American Mineral.
wood Co. of this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-26
Roumania Minister in London.

London, Dec 26.-Mr Mishu, the new
Roumanian minister, arrived in London
last night. He had an interview with
DR.. Daneff, head of the Bulgarian peace
delegation at which Roumania's demands
for compensation and the relations be-
tween Roumania and Bulgaria are said to
have been discussed in a friendly spirit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-26

waist deep. Ills cries awakened Ar
fist T. V. G. Valemkemph, who, with
the assistance of Martin Connolly and
Samuel Broad, with a plank and some
rope, succeeded in getting Mullen
ashore Tie was taken TO MIR. Valem-
kemph's camp and given dry clothing.
After his recovery, Tuesday noon, he
was taken to the police station and
was. Tuesday afternoon, sent to his
home in Beverly
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-26

nicipal Lodging house. At Ellis Island
1000 immigrants enjoyed their first
American Christmas In Madison
Square Park, the municipal Christmas
tree again glittered. tonight, for hours
and crowds stood near to enjoy the
sight and the Christmas music pro-
vided.
The Christmas spirit in the heart OF
one city magistrate prompted him to
discharge all prisoners arrested for in
toxication.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-26

c. W. Chamberlain, night clerk at
the Railroad Y. NJ. C. A. who went
to his home in Pittsfield to pass
Christmas, has been taken i'll and
was not able to return to his duties.
Wednesday evening. l. F. Murch,
Colby 10, of Old Orchard. will arrive
Thursday, and assist in filling the va
cancy caused by Mr.. Chamberlains
absence
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-26
Bear River Grange.

Bear River Grange of Newry has
elected officers as follows: NJ, Eli
Stearns; O.. Lon Wight; l., A. T.
Powers: Stew, Percy Brinck; Asst.
stew. Don. C. Smith; Chap, Sumner
Davis; r. Chessley SAUNDERS; s.. A r.
Bailey G. X. Carl w. Goodwin; G.,
Mrs Sumner Davis; P, Mrs. Eli
Stearns; F., Mrs. Percy Brinck.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-26
SPORTING NOTES.

Nearly score of hardy athletes
plunged into the freezing waters of
Dorchester bay off the l. street baths
at Boston, Wednesday, to compete in
rs, So and 00-yards swimming races.
Although the men had to combat with
floating ice, there was no case of
cramps and every contestant finished,
good time being made in each of the
events. Several spectators watched
the exhibition. III
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-26
IN CHICAGO.
"Greenest" Christmas In Windy City
For Years-Warn and Balmy.

Chicago. Dec. 25.-Warm sunshine and
a baluy. southwest wind made Chicago's
Christmas day "the greenest" in a score
of wears. There was no snow in the city
or in the neighboring country. Similar
conditions were reported from most points
in the North. Central states.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-26
Sanitary Methods Must Be Observed

Sofia. Dec. 25.-King Ferdinand, to-
day, addressed an order to the army,
exhorting II To strict compliance
with the sanitary and other measures
framed to keep the army at the high
est state of efficiency.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-26
Austria Oisbands Reservists.

London, Dec ga st. Petersburg dis
patch to the Daily Mail says: Accord
ing to reliable information, Austria has
decided to discontinue her military prep
arations and disband her reservists."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-26

Rats and mice will leave premises
in which chloride of lime is used as a
disinfectant.
The metric system of weights and
measures is the only one legally recog-
niZed is Spain.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-26

Many of the Colby students, who had
remained in the city, clerking in the
stores, during the Holiday rush, and
assisting in the factories during the
first week of Christmas recess. have
left for their homes to pass the re-
mainder of the vacation, which will
come to q close, Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-26

The friends of Warren +. Pope of East
Machias are trying to locate him in Port
land, but without success. Mr.. Pope
who was for years well-known lumber
man, is in good circumstances. He ar
rived in Portland, at noon Friday, later
drew $3.50 and was not seen in Portland
by any of his friends, after Friday after
noon. He is 81 years old
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-26
Officers Return to TchataIia.

London, Dec. 25.-A news agency ais
patch from Constantinople, today. report
ed that all officers on leave from the
Tchatalja lines had been recalled to their
regiments. The order was for their APP
pearance, within "a hours
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-26

E. c. Fairfield was called to Ken
nebunk, Wednesday, by the death of
his brother, whose funeral will be
held, Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-26

Mr.. and Mrs. - e. Trask of Stark
have visiting their daughter, Miss
J. r. as, Pre- prietor of the Clifton
d: "a cafe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-26
WATERvILLE.

C. c. Piper of Fairfield was visit
ing, Wednesday, in Waterville.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-26

Mr.. and Mrs. II. J. Corvette and
Miss Catherine Corvelle were Christ
mas visitors. Wednesday, in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-26

Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Blair of Show
hogan visited Mrs. A. c. Spaulding of
this city, Christmas.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-26

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. E. Gear of Boston
We're, Wednesday, in Waterville.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1912-04-26
When silk Hats First Came In.

Silk hats were known in France som,
years before John Hetherington fright
ened Londoners by wearing one. They
came I'm with the French revolution
when all patriotic citizens abandoned
wigs and had their hair cut short. En-
cravings printed so early as 1870 de
pict sans culotte dandies wearing top
hats. In a rare print Of the trial OF the
Girondists. which took place in 1893. all
the judges appear crowned with silk
hats. Although the silk top hat is not
much more than a hundred years OLD
hats Of that shape were worn hundreds
OF years before. In EliZabethan time,
cylindrical hat with a brim rathel
similar to that Of the ffties and with
the addition OF plume was worn by
the nobility According TO Raphael. II
was worn very much earlier even than
that. 4 red top hat appears In the car
toOn paul Preaching M Athens"
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1912-04-26
The word "Strike"

The earliest use Of the word Strike"
In the sense of stopping work occurs
I'm the London Chronicle for Septem-
ber, 1865, In connection with a coal
strike. This publication reports a
great suspension of labor In the North
cumberland coal fields. and the colliers
are stated to have struck OUT for a
higher bounty before entering into
their usual yearly bond The time
honored Illustration OF protitless labor,
carrying Goals to Newcastle appears
to have received its first slap in the
face during this strike. The Chronicle
reports that several pokes Of coal
were brought from Durham TO New
castle by one Of the common carriers
and sold on the sand hill for nnepence
a poke. by which he cleared sixpence
n poke. ."-London Chronicle.