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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-17
Coming Events

May -is-Kennebec County Sunday
School Convention, North Nassalboro.
May 16-East Piscataquis Pomona, Sc
bee.
May 1s-l7-Maine Unitarian Conference,
Kennebunk.
Maine 17-Arbor Day
May 25--Knox Pomona. f. Warren.
Nav 25-Penobscot Pomona Orrington
NAV Sc. Kennebec Pomona, China.
June 3-5-State Universalist Conven-
ton, Pittsfield.
June 4-Waldo Pomona, Belfast
June MAINE Federation of Labor,
June Sc. Somerset Pomona. Pitfsfield.
June 5-6-Divinion Encampment, Sons of
Veterans, at Gardiner.
June 5-6-Maine Division. Sons of Vet
Grams, Bangor.
June 6-york Pomona. Limington.
June 6-SoinefSet County Veterans and
Ladies Auxiliary. at Norridgewock.
June Hancock Pomona, Surry.
Junes-1i--Uniyersity OF Maine Com
june g-i2-Bridgton Academy Gradua-
ton.
June 12-Patriarchs Militant. l. o. o
F., Brunswick.
June 12-13-Maine Department, c. A. r.,
at Bangor.
June i2-i3-Nat'l W. r. C., Bangor
June Injecting of the Governor and
June i7-Primary elections in Maine
June 1s-National Republican Conven-
| ton, Chicago.
June 2b-zS-Mdine BnarmaceuticdI Ass 4
Convention. st. Andrews n. B.
July 26-Aug. 2-The Young People,
Missionary Conference, Ocean Park
| July 30-Aug. 1f-Fourteenth Good VIII
| Assembly. Good VIII Farm. Hinekley.
Aug. 5-16-Maine Christian Endeavoi
| Summer School, Charleston.
Sept 3-5-Maine State Christian En-.
deayor Convention, Houlton
Sept. 5-Maine State Detective Assoeia
| ton, at Lewiston.
Oct S-10-American Board of Commits
|
Oct 1924 25-Maine Teachers Associa.
| fian Portland
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-17
TWO MEDIEVAL CITIES.
Ramparts of Edinboro and Car
cassone Built by Romans and
Visiqoths

OF the historic towns of Europe
some few stand out supreme above
, all others by reason OF their pic
turesque setting. their compelling
architecture, and the glories of their
pasts. 1t would be invidieus to at
tempt arbitrarily to select from this
| list, limited though it may be- those
best deserving of comment. Every
man and woman, however, has his
individual preferences in the field of
history and sentiment, and with this
premise as apology for an injection of
individual taste. otherwise unpardon-
able. we may proceed to analyze the
charms of some few that deserve a
position all by themselves in the
itinerary of any traveller who would
see Europe most thoroughly-mo
Thoroughly, that is, from the view
point of one who would see that part
of Europe existing today which most
accurately mirrors the Europe of the
past ages, of the days of the mediae-
val chroniclers of The Romaunt de
Rose" of "Aucassin and Nieolette."
of Chaucer and of Froissart
Let us then, by preference, select
as an ideal list of medieval modern
towns Edinburgh. the gem of Scot
land, and of all England. too, for that
matter. and Carcassone, the stately.
One who visits these two cities will
not have seen Europe for naught. He
will appreciate. as others less know
ing can never appreciate, exactly
what it is that lures the Westerner
to Europe, He will appreciate. too.
that strange Old World-that period
Snf "a oil n of tn1aV
than the mere lapse of years-that
time which gave to us a Maid of Or
leans, a Black Prince the Syndics of
Calais, and Cid Compeador.
Edinburgh, most accessible To
American tourists. is within some
eight hours ride Of London by ex-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-17

have been thought of until the mid
die ages. And even then it found but
little favor owing To its extreme un-
reliability. In the earliest examples
of portable firearms ignition was ef-
fected by means of a loose match or
fuse applied by hand, and 1t appears
that for long time two men We're
necessary TO manipulate these print
tive Irresponsible one to aim and the
other to apply the igniting medium.
The first real step toward devising a
practical arm of this description does
not appear TO have been taken until
the second decade OF the sixteenth
century, when the arquebus. or
matchbox. a Spanish invention, was
introduced. -
In the year 1915, or thereabouts. a
|gun with wheel lock was invented
lat Nuremberg. and this is undoubted-
I1y the weapon which is referred TO in
book by Ernest Julien. published in
1865 as having been in use in France
in the year first mentioned. This, by
the way, would seem TO be the earliest
example of the employment of fire.
arms for sporting purposes.
The fiintlock gun, which held its
own for SO long a period, is said TO
have been invented again by the
Spaniards in 1880, but it was a very
long time before it came into general
use. II became popular on the con-
tinent about the year 1880, but was
not generally known in this country
until the reign of William ii. About
that time the system became uni
versal both for sporting and military
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-17
Will Be Great Week.
Bangor Commercially

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There is every indication that the
week of June II will be one of the
busiest ever known in Bangor since the
old days when the whole surrounding
population came into the city to at
tend the Eastern Maine fair. That
will be the week of the street fair and
carnival, which the merchants of the
city have planned and which is GER
tain to bring in thousands of visitors.
The attractions offered will be large
ly in the line of amusements with the
aviation flights of Atwood as the top
liner Atwood is one of the giants of
his profession and although Bangor's
inspection of the science of aviation
has been long delayed the perform
ance when it at last arrives. will be
of the best. Other forms of enter
tainment will be parades and a regu-
lar midway of tent attractions, but of
the interesting and instructive variety
rather than the sensational.
Bangor, the third week in June, will
be the Mecca of the whole State. A
number of the fraternal orders will
hold their annual meetings here dur
ing that week and the many hundreds
of members who will come viii find
plenty of amusement for their leisure
moments. This city will have no for
NAL Old Home Week this year but in
formally the third week in June may
be so regarded. 1t win be a week OF
entertaining, the week when guests
can find plenty of amusement and OF
interest, the week when Bangor's sons
and daughters, residing in other Sec
| tons. will flock home in large num-
bers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-17
Canoeing Dancers.

The discovery Of the body of j. Os-
borne Faulkner. IL days after the ac-
cident on the Androscoggin which
caused the death OF two well known
and most promising young men, calls
out the warning once more of the
dangers Of canoeing. The tragedy al
Turner Rips "a week ago last Sunday
was the worst of the canoeing fataii-
ties reported thus far this year in the
Pine Tree Stafa. but IL is not likely te
he the record of the year. Every
year as soon as the ice is out of the
lakes and streams, we begin to reae
the reports Of canoe drownings Al.
most every day in the news dispatche:
may be found one or more report!
from some part of northeastern
United States telling Of life lost be
cause OF entrusting 1T to the trick!
canoe. One Of these, details o
which We read today in the Albanl
Argus carries "A lesson well woril
repeating To those wha are still in
ciineds 10 take chances "a q canoe. 4
student sof Ktnsseliaer aoistechnic In
sfitute lost his life BY ne overtnrnini
Of canoe. while his companion whe
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-17

chung to the frail bark was saved al
though he could not swim.
As we have before and often re-
marked, a person who cannot swim
has no business in a canoe. A person
| who has not had a great deal of ex-
perience in canoe has no business in
one in deep water. There should he
law providing a heavy penalty fer
taking out girls or women who are
lunaceustomed to a canoe and who
cannot swim, and such law should be
enforced, not according to the Cow
cred bridge" ideal but to the full in
tent of the provision.
Canoeing is healthful and fascinat-
ing exercise and sport but ii is also
an extra hazardous one for the person
who cannot swim, and even then ex-
traordinary care should be taken and
judgment used in the feats attempted,
though the one making the attempt be
a good swimmer
In the sad case Of Faulkner and
Lowell even the most expert swimmer
must have been at terrible disad-
vantage in the chilling waters of
Maine river at that season of the year.
Not only would the attempt made by
these daring young men have been a
very dangerous one with the water at
a much lower pitch and many degrees
warmer in temperature, but, if we
are correctly informed. Mr.. Faulkner
was not an expert swimmer nor was
the athlete Lowell an expert canoe
man. Had both had the experience
of river drivers and been experienced
and powerful swimmers they might
have reached the shore in spite of the
chilling water and the fury of the
current. Ii almost seems as if one
of them, at least. should have been
able 70 cling to the canoe until rescued
by some of those along the banks who
witnessed the tragedy.
Experienced eanoeists aver that
even if person who cannot swim can
retain hold upon the overturned
canoe after being tipped out, and re-
tains his presence of mind, his chances
of life are increased many fold.
Treacherous as are the little crafts.
they will not sink; although sur
merged they will not go to the bot
tom under the weight of one person.
1t is said that the best method of
clinging to a canoe is to put an arm
inside and let the gunwale find place
under the arm pit. This, of course,
in case the canoe is right side up and
filed with water II is best not to
attempt to get into the canoe but to
float beside it and in the position sug-
gested 1t would be almost impossible
for the elements to shake them apart.
In case the canoe is bottom up one
can cling to the gunwale with a bent
arm under the side of the canoe or at
the end. And unless the person is
perfectly confident in the water and
not far from shore, ii might be we'll
to maintain this support until help
comes or the canoe can be padded
ashore with one hand.
The best of all means of avoiding
drowning in a canoe accident is never
10 set foot in canoe when it is in the
water
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-17

Representatives of 60 Baptis I
churcnes gathered at Lorimer Hall,
Boston. Tuesday. to consider the larg-
est lnification movement that has been
contemplated for a long time. On Jan.
3 the General Conference of Baptist
churches has had numerous sessions.
and recommended to the meeting a
consolidation plan that met with the
hearty approval of all, which suggests
a probable reduction in the number of
shells.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-17
Maine Gossip
The Majority.

Steadfast under the blue sky;
Steadfast under the gray;
Silent under the mocking stars
That never go away;
Patient to meager harVests,
Patient 10 hopes uncroWned,
Docile under the jeering stars
That never make a sound
God on the ribbed sea beach,
God on the driven wave,
\ losing fight some sudden day,
Then quiet, and a grave.
Enheafd, the wash of waters,
Unheard, the burdened wave,
Quiet after the losing fight,
stars and a sunken grave.
H. Rea Woodman in New York Tim Is
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-17

lee on the track was responsible for
peculiar accident on the Bangor &
Aroostook at Robinson's station, q
day morning, when a plough train,
made up of plough, fianger, caboose
and engine, left the rails at the curve
IN front of the station and crashed
through the building, which is small.
No one was killed and 1t was expected
that the wreckage would be cleared
away by night. The wreck blocked
the track and caused delay in the
arrival of the train due at Bangor, al
2.l5 Friday afternoon. Both that train
and the one leaving Bangor at z
Friday morning, north bound. Were
sent around the wreck, via Wash
burn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-17

The sudden death of King Frederick
VIII in the streets of Hamburg, Ger
many. alone and unattended, Tuesday
night, throws many courts of Europe
into mourning. King Frederiek's reign
had been short, only 6 years. His sue-
cessor to the throne is Crown Prince
Christian, AZ years old.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-17

An exchange of Democratic persua-
sion remarks that the Republican party
is torn in two from top to bottom.
True for you, neighbor, but we would
not advise the extravagant purchase
of Democratic fireworks for use on the
eve of next November 5.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-17
Editorial Comment
Congratulations!


In letter to a Bath inquirer, State
Supt. Payson Smith wrote recently
that the Morse High school ranked
with the best in Maine, which is a
very nice compliment from such au-
thority.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-17

Lillian Russell says that kissing
spoils the lips. Now really, Lii, how DO
You Know?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-17

Champ clark's houn dawg is evident
ly no Spotted stranger" in New
Hampshire wilds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-17

A Philadelphia girl has just been
hypnatized into singing several beanti-
full solos. oh to be a hypnotist!
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-17

The Mechanic Falls Study club pro
misses cleaner streets and a more at
tractive town. Here's to the Stud.
club
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-17
Friday. May II, 1912.

such was the rule of life l
worked my best, subject to ulti-
mated Judgment, Gods not mans.
Robert Browning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-17

IS the "Eloquence of Results" more
potent than oratoryF
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-17

The boy scouts like the feel of the
good green earth.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-17

Auburn blossoms out with new rust
proof, enameled-metal street signs
The body is blue, the letters are white
and all are bound to be read.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-17

The first log driver fatality reported
At Bingham, Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-17

The rebuilding of Bangor goes mer
rly and rapidly on. The buildings nov
in process of construction will cost be
tween 1900 600 and 81, ooo,ooo
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-17
AUGUSTA LODGE DIRECTORY

TRINITY coMMANDERY, NO. 7, X.
T. Stated conclave at Masonic Temple,
Friday, May II. at 730 r. NJ. Work in
the Illustrious Order of the Red Cross.
All sojourning fraters are cordially in
yited.
MELVIN f. SAwTELLE. e. c.
THOS. II. BODICE. Recorder.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-17

Bath citizens are reported to be pro-
testing in no uncertain terms against
the proposal to abolish the office of
shipping commissioner in that city.
The office is declared so great con-
yenience to the large amount of ship
ping which arrives and clears there
every year that it amounts TO me-
cessity. It's supporters point to the
amount of business the Office does as
the best Justification for its continu-
lance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-17

No progress in the Bibber murder
case.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-17

ODD FELLOWS HALL.
ASYLUM LODGE NO. 70. REGULAR
meeting Friday evening at o'clock.
o. e. FARNHAM, N. @.
e. F. WESTON, Sec.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-17

Another hold-uppers outrage in Lew
iston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-17

ROSE OF SHARON CHAPTER, NO.
Is, o. E. S. Stated meetings the first
Wednesday evening of each month at
790. All members sojourning In the city
are invited to attend.
ELIZABETH T. MERRILL, w. M
ELIZABETH A. THOMPSON, Sec
m-w-ftf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-17

JOURNAL WANT ADS.
BRING CURE RESULTS.
e Ae TRY ONE AND GEE
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-17

AUGUSTA CAMP NO. 7400 MODE IN
Woodmen OF America. Regular meetings
first and third Mondays In each month
at @. A. r. hall.
A. e. HALL, Consul.
w. p. BERRY, Clerk.
apr23 nj W-f1yr ~ 2H
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-17

r. 3. cAPEN REBEKAH LODGE NO,
81, /. o. o. r. Meets End and 4th Wednss
day evenings at TO O'Clock
NELLIE p. RACKLIFF, N. @.
SADIE e. METCALF, REQ. Sec.
mcf25 -w-ffyr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-17

CANTON AUGUSTA, NO. 9, p. M.
Regular meeting every third Tuesday al
! o'clock.
w. B. GETCHELL. Capt.
L. c. HUGHES, Clerk.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-17
JEPHTHA ENcAMPMENT, NO.

Meetings at O'Clock every second and
fourth Tuesday. Work in Royal Purple
degree, Tuesday, May Is. Refreshments
W. l.. HAYDEN, q. +.
c. E. STEWART. Scribe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-17

Maine newspapers are just begin
ming to really sit up and take notice
of the campaign before the primaries
The Bangor News and the Belfast Re
publican Journal on Thursday appear
ed with full pages ON the senatorial
candidacy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-17

Portland tested its new city hall all
ditorium with $4,000 pounds of cement
This would seem To be an admirable
resort for the Forest City's famous IA
mems club.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-17

The bedrock citizenship of Maine
seems To prefer deeds in place OF
words: service. not promises; results
without buster.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-17

Portland is considering the pension.
ing of firemen who have reached th'
age limit Will they also care for pc,
licemen and public teachers?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-17

If you are resident of a personal
liberty" town can you say: I'm an l.
T. L. of the w. C. T. T." 1t is better
than the truly rural pass word. Al
rail-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-17

Some of the more sensible of Mr.
Morss.s friends at Bath have put a
damper ON the band and red fire reeep-
ton business.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-12
BUYS MADONNA AND CHILD"
Benjamin Altman Acquires Paint
ing by Fra Fillipo Lippi.

BENJAMIN Altman has made another addi-
ton to his recent acquisitions OF notable
paintings. representative of Mr.. Altman
confirmed yesterday the report that 10 had
purchased through Duvocn Rrothers a
Madonna and Child" low Fra Flllpo LlpIL
The price paid for tho painting by Mr.. Alt
man was not revealed by his represent
ative. nor would Duyocn Brothers go any
further than to confirm tho purchase. even
refusing to say whence had come tho paint
ing.
Mr.. Altman acquired Holbein In April
the portrait Of Margaret Wyatt G,ady Leo.
for which. IT was reported he paid 500 oop.
This price was denied later In March Mr.
Altman purchased through the DIyecus
two portraits by Valasqucz, Tor which no
was said to have paid 100000 ono por-
trait WAS that Of King Philip " Of Spain.
and tho other that Of Oliyarcs, his minis
ter. lie purchased "A portrait by francesca
Raiboini. or Francia. a short time ago.
Other additions Of much note were made
I'm September, 1909. when he acquired three
Rembrandts and "A Ruysdacl from the
Maurice Kann collection Tho Rembrandts
included THE Man with a Magnfyng
Glass" and it's pendant. THE Woman
with n Red Book" and a portrait Of a
friend of the artist. The Ruysdae bore the
title "COrniield"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-12
WILL OF w. J. CURRIE FILED
Stock Exchange Member Revoked Pc
culiar Provisions in Codicil.

The will Of Walter J. Currie. n member
Of the New York Stock Exchange. who
died on May / at Ardsley-o Hudson, was
filed yesterday In the Surrogato's office and
makes peculiar provision FOR Mrs. Gertrude
Currie Westcrvet. The testator gives her
$500 and releases his brother, Frederick
Currie. from all Indebtedness.
The rest Of the estate is divided into four
equal parts OF which the income OF two
parts IL 10 go TO Mrs. Minnie Currie, wife
Of tho testator. until she Is fifty years old,
when she is TO receive the principal. Miss
Margery Currie is TO receive the income
from one part until she IS forty years old
and then the principal, and Walter j.
Currie is to receive the income from the
ono remaining part until his thrty-hfth
year. when he comes into the principal.
The proceeds from the sale OF the testa-
tors Stock Exchange seat and insurance
policies are to 90 into the estate.
But Mrs Westervelt the sister OF Mr..
Currie, does not get the 5000 mentioned
in the will. as the tcstator made a codicil
on April 3 IN which he revoked the be-
quest Also he takes back the provision
about releasing his brother from debt. In
stead, Mr.. Currie leaves to his sister two
promissory notes. aggregating $500. which
Frederick Curre gave to the testator
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-12
WESTMINSTER YALE DINNER
Former Dean Wright Among Speakers
of Alumni Association.

Fifty members OF the Yale Alumni ASSOC
citation Of Westchester County assembled
at the Pelham Country Club yesterday af-
ternoon 10 celebrate their fifth anniversary.
During the afternoon there were tennis
games and a baseball contest, while in tho
evening the annual dinner took place. Will>
lam A. Woodwork. the Supreme Court IL
brarian at White Plains. and a member OF
the class Of 81. p~sided. Former Dean
Wright, of Yale gave "reminiscences OF his
time at Yale, which were loudly applaueed
hv his old friends. The meeting Of this
alumni association was the largest ever
held I'm Westchester County, and Jean
Wright complmented the committee On the
attendance.
Among those who attended the dinner
were Surrogate Frank V. Willard, or Tarry-
town; former Corporation Counsel William
d Sawyer. of New Rochelle: former Dis
trict Attorney j. Addison Young. OF West
chester County: William A. Moore. Emmett
Digrev Everett II. Moore, DR.. iiobrook.
f. n. Wells. W. W. Law. z NJ West. the
Roy &. T.. Canedy 2 J. Hendrick, John
Hughes. 4. NJ. Posthwaite and Or. Arthur
H. Schell.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-12
BENJAMIN COATES.

TRy Telegraph TO The tribune
Philadelphia. May n.-Benjamin coates
OF an old and prominent Philadelphia fam
ily died early to-day in the University
Hospital from typhoid fever. lie had been
III ten days and had been In the hospital
since last Wednesday.
Mr.. Coates was thirty-eight years old.
He was the son of William NJ Coates,
president Of the United Securities Life IN
surance and Trust Company, and was as
ISOLATED with his father and brother, j.
LLOYD Coates. wool dealers.
Mr.. Coates was graduated from Prince
ton in 1925 After leaving college he en-
listed in the First Troop. Philadelphia City
Cavalry. which were sworn in as United
States Volunteers He served throughout
the Porto Rico campaign. He was mem
Der OF the Princeton Club, the Merton
Cricket Club and the Rittenhouse Club.
He was also treasurer Of the Apprentices
Library.