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Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-06
The Great Public Thirst for
Present Day Education

10 bend every effort 10 eliminate mis-
takes in the future All this spirit Of
tho times is but an outgrowth Of the
public thirst for education IL IL but
a n Outgrowth Of the popular demand
that those who profess proficiency in
their several lines Of endeavor must
give the public their best effort. not
as a favor desceudtnRly given the
public, but as a fulhllment OF obliga-
ton 10 the public, to the times and to
their own and future generations
7 know Of no nation. outside Of
America, that is making the educa-
tional strides that Japan Is making
Elementary education Is now fairly
diffused among all classes Of Japa-
nese. and II is so rare a thing TO find
even in the lowest class a man or
a woman who can not read and
write, that ] have no doubt the pro-
portion Of illiteracy is higher in Bos-
ton or Chicago than II is in Toxic.
Why? Because the statesmen Of
Japan are fulfilling their self-im-
posed task Of educating the nation,
and certainly IL is an astonishing ex-
ample Of enlightenment and perse-
verance
Education ExempIified.
] am not one OF those unfortunates
who deplores the growth of CONNER
cialism. It's the making Of our ma
ton. We carry the aesthetic into our
commerce. II is education eXemplt-
fed. The spirit of commercialisn,
guided by educational training, is
what gives you your beautiful homes,
your palatial churches, your comfort
able travelling convenienCes, your
beautiful parks, driveways, lakes and
streams, your magnificent monu-
ments and all the adornments Of this
beautiful land.
The landscape artist lays out a
beautiful park from motives Of com
mercialism, but he has educated him
self in the line of identifying nature
and his services are in demand com
mercially. Education idealizes the
material, but at the same time Il ma
terializes the ideal, and both are kept
in harmony for the benefit Of man
kind, II there exists the properly edu-
Gated mental tone, which prevents
idealism from running wild and ma
terialism from trampling the aesthetic
side.
In view Of the spirit Of the times
10 behooves every man. woman and
child to apply brain and Drawn in
the everlasting present, that our
works may make clear the way for
future generations. As long as we
have that insatiate thirst for educa-
uonal enlightenment It is proof con-
elusive that we have not reached the
summit Of human achievement: there
is always room for Improvement.
We should take advantage Of every
opportunity 70 serve the progress of
men, speak to the present of the
bright and radiant light OF the fu-
ture, and in all Of our relations rise
above local or selfish prejudice TO ad-
voCate the higher claims of altruistic
patriotism and the future welfare of
humanity.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-06
The Modern Conservatory
A Practical Conservatory

ence and fiction may be read. Must
cal magazines and periodicals keep
the student IN touch with musical life
all over the country and furnish their
quota Of inspiration. A concert hall
is indispensable for best results. Or
chestral and chorus work are most
effective in large concert halls. The
students recital has come to stay and
is one of the most valuable allies OF
the modern teacher. Faculty recitals
and those from visiting artists are
here held for the edihcation Of the
students.
After ell, the most important part
Of a conservatory is its faculty. The
spirit of modern times demands
skilled labor in the educational as
well as in other professional fields. A
teacher Of music must not only be
master of his art, but also master Of
the art Of teaching IL.
Given suitable location, adequate
equipment, efficient organization. ca
pable factulty-what IS the result?
The profession gains men and wom-
en- well equipped for a lifework Of
beauty and usefulness. powerful fac
tors in the social. moral, religious,
artistic and practical world.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-06
By WILLIAM s. COX
President of Cox College conserya-
tory, College Park, Ga.

'NNTELL-NIGH universal is the
w idea that music is merely a
means Of entertainment
something to please the senses. AS
beautiful art, no doubt It has tts
effect on the emotions. Therein lies
It's power and hold on mankind-bor
there Is no one but admires its
rhythm; no class of people but yield
to It's sway. To music we dance, by
music We bury the dead, by music
an army is led TO the fray by music
praise to Almighty God is waited on
high. ''Music Is the harmonious voice
Of Creation. an echo of the invisible
world-one note Of the divine con-
cord which the entire universe Is
destined one day TO sound"
Well has the poet expressed this
thought
"HUsic the fercest gr@ef can charm,
And FGte's seUerest rage disarm.
Music can soften pain to ease,
And make sadness and madness to
please"
Being such a beautiful art and uni
versally admired, It becomes also a
practical art, and 1t is this feature we
wish particularly to stress.
Of Prime Importance.
In the education Of a student. the
study Of music is Of prime impor-
lance. A knowledge of this subjec:
gives pleasure in tho home, valuable
service In the church, insures choice
associations throughout life and fur
nishes a pleacant means Of livelihood
One important feature Of a con-
servatoTy is It's location. Herein lies
one Of the main elements Of success.
Large cities are, without doubt, the
natural homes Of Conservatives. What
the eye Is to the artist, the ear is TO
the musician. The value Of hearing
recitals by the worlds best artists
and musical organizations can not be
overestimated. Not only for pleasure
and inspiration, but for actual teach
ing value, attendance upon a concert
is often worth months Of study. Cities
also furnish most favorable conditions
for the musical atmosphere, which in
European countries is deemed an I'm
portant factor in a musical education.
Organization is a practical feature
Of the conservatory. The day 10 past
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-06
Guard Against Future.

A clever convict who wanted more
than the regular prison fare, once
made a complaint in rather ingenious
terms. An inspector entered the
mans cell and found it very hot and
stuffy.
why have you got your venttlator
closed ?" he asked.
The prisoner answered plaintively:
Well, inspector, the last time I had
the ventilator open a wasp flew in,
you see, ana carried off my dinner
while my back was turned"
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-06
She Used To.

Mrs. Tremendous Blank advertised
for a maid and got a lot of answers.
From the crowd of applicants she chose
one And ere long there was trouble
in the family. The maid had been en-
ployed elsewhere, and she knew the
difference
One day the lady became acrimoni-
GUS; do you call yourself a Iady's
maid?"
Il used to, me'am." replied the ser
want, before I worked for you"
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-06
Hen Read the Sign.

The Johnsons, according to a recent
story, had an old hen which insisted
upon neglecting her comfortable nest
TO lay a daily egg in the coal cellar.
Il can't think" fretted Mrs. John
son, as she and her small son Joe to-
gether hunted for that particular egg.
why this one hen insists upon using
the coal bin"
why, that's easy. mother" ex-
claimed Joe, in establishment IT
s'pose she's seen the sign, Now is the
time to lay in your coal
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-06
The Latest Ont.

It is possible that marine engineer
ing may be revolutionized as the re
suit Of a launch to be made at Middles-
brough. England The vessel concerned
is the Tynemouut, and It will be the
first sea going ship in the world to
be electrically propelled. The electric
ity is generated by two oil engines. AS
the vessel is of 2,4OO tons burden, Il IS
large enough to insure that its trial
trips VIII have a really practical value.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-06
The Difference.

Don't you know the difference II
said the counsel, between a horse
and a donkey?"
Wen, sir" replied the witness. "a
should never take you for a horse"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-11-24
Colonial Theater,

Monday and Tuesday, the feature
picture at the Colonial is Kelley
from the Emerald Isle" with Barney
Gilmore in the title role. This great
drama depicts Il feud between two
Irish gentlemen, a fight for a girl, a
perilous escape from prison, a race
across the Atlantic for an Inheritance,
a big railroad scene in which Kelley
makes a flying leap to safety from rail-
road ties to the cowcateher of a big
locomotive and the explosion of a
hundred pounds of powder. are the
big situations in this production, be-
sides many little comedy scenes true
to Irish life and character Three
reels of thrill and sensation.
y Domino feature in two reels is
entitled THE Ghost Borrowed
Gold" showing the great sacrifice
that a wife makes to obtain money
for the saving of her husbands life.
Hidden Treasure and the usual
welcome Keystone comedy is entitled
The Small Town Act with Ford
Sterling at his best.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-11-24
AMUSE MENTS
Helen Keller,

The charm of Helen Keller lies not
so much in what she does as in the
manner of doing it. When speaking
in public she seems to really look at
! her audience with her sightless eyes
and seems to hear their signs of Won
der and admiration as she tells them
her joyous story of rebirth and uplift
into a world of form and color, of
sight and sound. Her words come
slowly as if carefully weighed, but
not haltingly as if with great effort.
She is SO thoroughly en- rapport with
all that is going on in the world about
her, she keeps so we'll posted on the
latest news-it is no mere hackneyed
speech that is given to the listeners,
but a stirring account furnished and
enlivened with the happenings of the
day. She is SO very much alive-al-
ways so eager for news of all that is
doing in the busy world about her
she is never satisfied with yesterdays
recital but adds to it and makes to-
days as new and as fresh as if an en-
tirely different matter from that of
yesterday. In conversation she shows
the same ability to entertain. She is
as much at home with the news from
the Balkans and talks as intelligently
about the cause that led up to the
a ssa sination of the late King George
of Greece as She does about the SOUR
rcls in the yard about her home in
| Massachusetts, or the different kinds
of mushrooms that she is able to dis
tinguish by the sense of Smell and
touch She is as keenly alive to the
affairs of moment in Washington as
she is to the building of new nests by
her favorite birds Oh her front porch.
Miss Keller will lecture in the Augusta
| Adv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-11-24
UNITED STATES CASE.
Wins Chin Tang, Portland, Held for
Smuggling and Selling Opium.

Wing chin Tang, Portland China
man. who was arrested, Friday morn
ing, when United States Customs In
spectors McKenna and Finnegan raid
cd his grocery store in that city and
seized quantity of opium, es-
timated to be worth between $4,000
and $4,000, was brought to Angus
ia. Saturday morning, by United
States Deputy Marshal Boswell. FOL
,arraignment before United States
Commissioner F. G. Harrington.
Immediately following the arrival
at 9.15, of the morning train from
Portland, Wing Chin was taken tc
Commissioner Farrington's Office
where he was arraigned on the charge
of smuggling and dealing in opium
He was represented by Hon. John b
Kehoe of Portland, and by advice OF
his counsel waived examination ana
entered plea of not guilty. The
prisoner could not speak the English
language, and Chin Bong of Augusta
acted in the capacity of interpreter.
The hearing was very brief, and at
its conclusion probable cause was
found to hold Wing Chin in the sum
of $1,000 for appearance at the Deeem-
her term of the United States district
court. which will convene at Portland
on the second Tuesday of the month.
The required bail was furnished, Sat
urday evening, and Wing Chin was
released
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-11-24

Thirteenth street. Rev. Albert w.
Palmer, pastor of the Plymouth Con-
gregational church, will conduct the
services.
Since 1870 Mrs. Colburn made her
home in this city. having arrived in
California in 1886 from Maine. She
was born in Vassalboro, Me-, So years
ago.
For the past year the deceased had
been ailing. She suffered from the in
firmaties of old age.
THE late Mrs Coburn was the au-
thor of a volume of poems, entitled
Golden Gems" II is a book which
displays her poetic genius and has
been enjoyed by her numerous friend J.
Three children. Edward S. Colburr,
Mrs. Anna Eldredge of San Diego and
Mrs. Mary Boardman, connected VITA
the education department of Oakland,
survive.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-11-24
Chase w orthing.

A. pretty wedding took place, Satur-
DAY afternoon, at the residence of the
officiating Clergyman. Rev. Charles G.
Mosher. II Green street. when Nal
colin Gregory Chase and Annie Mae
Worthing, both of Augusta, We're
united i'm marriage. the double ring
service being used. a Howard Chase
of Los Angeles, Cal, was best man,
aud Miss Kcna f.. Chiles of Augusta
was maid of homer. The bride was
becomingly gowncd in blue crepe dc
ehene
Mrs. Chase has for some time past
held the position of stenographer III
the office of the c. A. Eaton shoe fac
tory. and is one of Augustus attrac-
tive young women. Mr.. Chase is en-
ployed by the Edwards Co., as cleo
triCian,
Immediately following the ceremony
the couple left on an automobile trip,
and upon their return they plan TO
make their home at p Capitol street.
The best wishes of host of friends
are theirs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-11-24
OPERA HOUSE.
'Alias Jimmy Vanentine," Tonight.


Most piaywrights have a definite
purpose in mind when they set about
writing a play. At least, that is the
common suppostion and the course
they should pursue. After we have
seen some plays we doubt whether or
not this fact is general. At any rate.
they should start out to accomplish
some Purpose and if they fail they
have at least made the attempt. Some
write to entertain, others to teach
lesson and still others, to secure GER
tain weekly per cent. of the plays in
come Paul Armstrong comes out and
makes the assertion that he wrote
Alias Jimmy Valentine" which comes
To the Opera House, tonight, with
three major ideas in mind. First, he
tried to show that certain classes of
criminals are mildly insane; that they
ply their vocation without hope or
chance of reward and commit crimes
simply because they are fascinated by
it, held in the grip of this fascination,
and cannot break away from its in
fluence. His second purpose was to
expose the system by which paroled or
QlScndESeQ eOnNlclS are pIeSeQ upon
by certain types of detectives who de-
sire their services as stool pigeons,
and hamper them in every way in
their desire to do right and lead good
| lives. His third desire in writing a
play was to portray graphically one
or more instances where a criminal
has been helped to better himself and
! forsake a life of crime through the
good offices of others. In this par
| ticular case, Valentine is changed
from his course downward by the love
of a good woman and that love is suf-
ficienuy compelling to bring about his
complete regeneration. Mr.. Arm
strong asserts that whatever may be
the ultimate money getting" power
of his play, he has accomplished what
he set out to do, and made his three
points reasonably clear to the average
theatreSoers.
Prices-Evenings, 20. 80 and so
cents; matinee, 10 and 20 cents. A
limited number of ladies' tickets will
F, be sold for the performance tonight
for Is cents.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-11-24
Choate- Robbins.

Clarence \. Choate of Augusta and
Miss Claridel F.. Robbins of Bowdoin-
ham were united in marriage, Sat
urday evening, at the groom's home
on Murray street, Rev. Henry E. Dun
mack of the Green Street Methodist
church officiating in the presence of
the relatives and friends of the con-
tracing parties. Lyford w. Robbins
acted as best man. While Miss Eva
NJ. Choate, a sister of the groom, was
bridesmaid. Mr.. and Mrs. Choate
will enjoy wedding trip of two
weeks, and after their return will
make their home on Murray street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-11-24
TAKES BlcHLoRIDE TABLETS.
Harry Page Attempts, Saturday Aft
ernoon, to Take Own Life.

Harry Page, aged 80 years, who
lives at the corner of Bridge and Elm
streets attempted suicide, at about
40 Saturday afternoon, by taking
two bichloride of mercury tablets.
Medical aid was quickly secured and
heroic measures taken for the purpose
of saving the young mans life. He
was reported, Sunday, to the much
improved.
The cause for his attempt is not
known. Page had been working in
the woods in New Hampshire, during
the fall, and had returned home but
a few days ago. AS nearly as could
be learned he gave no intimation of
what he was going to do, and after
taking the tablets is said to have
simply made the statement that it
was all his own fault, and that he
was going to end it all.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-11-24
Joseph Sawyer.

Joseph Sawyer died at his home. Al
Arsenal street,, at 1.30 Saturday aft
ernoon, Nov. -, after a long lines )
from heart trouble. Mr.. Sawyer was
born in Litchfield. Me-, Nov. II, 1895,
and had resided in Augusta for the
past so years. Two sons and two
daughters, James b. of West Somer-
vile, Mass, Herbert B. and Marian
f. of this city. and Mrs. l.. ID. knowl-
ton of Maiden. Mass, also one brother
and two sisters, William $. of East
Weymouth. Mass, Mrs. e. s. Palmer
and Mrs. S. S. Brown of Philadelphia,
survive Funeral from the house. ut
10 O'Clock, Tuesday morning. Friends
will please omit flowers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-11-24
Charles q. Plumer, WatervilIe.

Charles o. Pmmer who died, Sat
urday afternoon. at his home in Wa
terville, aged 65 gears, was former
resident in Augusta, and during his
residence here was employed in the
Maine Central car shops, also in 9th
Ell branches of business. He was a
member of Asylum Lodge, No. 70
II. .. o. It. and of Jephtha Encamp-
mcnt, No. 8. Funeral service will be
held at his late residence, No. )
Pleasant place, Wateryille, at l0.30
Tuesday morning. and the remains
win lie brought to Augusta on Train
90. at 12.49 P. NJ, for burial in the
family lot in Mt. Pleasant cemetery.
Services will be held at the grave UNI
der the auspices of Asylum Lodge.
Friends will please omit flowers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-11-24
MAINE INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL.
J. L. Thompson of East l'vermors
Receives Appointment as Steward.

Announcement is made of the APP
pointment Of J. L. Thompson of East
LiVermcre as steward and farmer az
the Maine Industrial School for Girls,
Haliowell. to fill the vacancy in that
position due to the resignation OF g
w. White, which will take effect
Jan. l, 1914
Mr.. Thompson is a farmer CT expert
ence. and comes to the institution well
recommended Mrs. Thompson will
serve as substitute on the grounds,
when needed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-11-24
Rev. Mr.. MOsher Will
Remain in Augusta.

Rev Charles G. Mosher, pastor OF
the Penney Memorial church, at the
Sunday evening service, made known
his decision to remain in Augusta and
continue in the present pastorate.
This is in accord with the unanl-
nous vote of the parish as expressed
at a recent meeting of that body.
Mr. Mosher had accepted a call to
a church in Pasadena, Calf, but tele-
graphed that church, Sunday night,
withdra wing his acceptance
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-11-24

Little Georgina Harwood. the s.
year-old daughter of MIR. and Mrs.
Joseph j. Harwood of the Bangor
road, suffered quite serious injury,
Saturday, while out in the pasture
near her home where the men were
engaged in piling logs. The little girl
was playing on the pile and fell,
striking in such u way as to suffer
conclusion of the brain. No one saw
the accident, but it is supposed that
the child's fall was due to the slip
ping of a log. Surgical aid was
speedily secured, and the report, Sun
day, was that the little girls condi-
ton was much improved.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-11-24
Mrs. Maria S. Colburn.

Word has been received at this Of
flee from Oakland. Cal. of the death
OF Mrs Maria S. Colburn, formerly of
Vassalboro. The following is from an
Oakland paper:
The funeral of Mrs. Maria S. Coll
burn. who died at the home of her
Mrs. Mary V. Boardman, 633
Thirty fifth street Will be held, to-
morrow afternoon. AT go, at the AL
tert Brown Undertaking Parlors, $50
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-11-24
ConIey- Scanlon.

John d. Conley and Nellie Sean
Ion of Hallowell We're quietly married,
Sunday night, at the residence of the
officiating clergyman, Rev. Charles q.
Mosher, n Green street, pastor OF the
Penney Memorial church. The full
ring service of the church was en-
ployed. The couple were unattended,
Immediately after the ceremony, Mr..
and Mrs. Scanlon left for their home
in Hallowell, where many friends will
wish them all joy and prosperity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-11-24
Bankruptcy Proceedings.

The following petition was received
Saturday afternoon, at the office of the
referee in bankruptcy for Kennebec
county: Lyle G. Owens of Oakland
laborer Petition filed, NOV. p, adjudl-
Gated, NOV. %. Liabilities $So2' as
sets s1Os.50, all of which is claimed
to be exempt. First meeting OF cred
itors. Friday, Dec. L, at 10 A. NJ. The
attorney for the bankrupt is Frank
f.. Brown of Waterville.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-11-24
Gardner Declines
Cony Principalship.

Brunswick. Me-. Nov. 2S.-(SpeeiaD.
1t was announced here, tonight, by
the superintendent of schools that
George r. Gardner, principal of the
Brunswick High school, has declined
the offer of the Augusta Board Of
Education of the office of principal
of the Cony High school.
Mr.. Gardner has been principal of
Brunswick High for three years. He
win send written notice, Monday, of
his defamation of the offer to the Au-
gusta Board.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-11-24

G. T. Gay of Damariscotta made
quick trip to Augusta, sunday, coming
by automobile. Mr.. Gay, whose son.
Spencer, a member of the Abbott school
football team. was injured in the game,
Saturday, with Cony High and taken to
the Augusta General hospital, did not
hear of the accident until late Sunday
afternoon. and starting with his car just
before dark, he reached Augusta at 80.
On calling at the hospital he found his
son much improved, and the young man
will be able, this Monday morning, TO
go home
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-11-24

w. d. Hutehins, who recently UNI
derwent surgical treatment at the
Augusta General hospital, for appen-
dieitis, returned, Saturday, to his
home, so Winthrop street. He is do
ing nicely and is well along on the
road to complete recovery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-11-24

!. Deputy Sheriffs Bucklin and Lewis
made a Webb law seizure, Saturday
forenoon. at the Augusta wharf of
the Eastern Steamship Corporation, OF
a barrel of beer consigned to the owl
Club. The package was taken to the
iail and consigned to the strong room,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-11-24

The Vickery Whist Club, of which
Mrs. w. F. Russell is president, has
donated the sum of SIS to the Au-
gusta Anti-Tuberculosis League, to be
used in the work of that organization
in fighting the White Plague.