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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-29
Colby College.

The following members of the wo-
mems division have been appointed to
take part in the Commencement Day
exercise sand in Junior Exhibition
Seniors, Menoe f. Morse, of Waterville
Shakespeare and the Greek Trage,
dies; Frances Pollard of Old Town, -
stGttl Sea WIZARD; The. Needs of the
Modern Woman. Sadie Penneil OF
siSkaNhegan. Juniors: Our Nations
Nobilsty, Lora Danforth of La Grange;
THE Perfect Romanticist.'' Adelaide
Klein of Mount Vernon: Maurice
Meterlink, Philosopher and Poet" Alice
NJ Beckett of Calais; and THE Church
and Social Service Idella r. Farnhan
of Danbury. n. II. The appointments
were made on the basis of the literary
excellency of the articles.
q The Sophomore honorary society
Chi Gamma Theata, for members o.
the womens division has just begun
its week Of preliminary Initiation, Fol.
ff6wing are the Freshman candidates
Vivian Skinner OF Woodfords, E!enol
Rradlee of Bath, Helen Cole OF Water
vile, Claire McIntire of Scion, Ester
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-29
The Sudden Deatb,1 tuesday
Noonl,of 1heresaCra!nl
Lawrence High Realizes Good
Sum from Morrison Concert.
Personal Notes and Other Clean
ings Of Interest About Town.

nrc Tborae, Grant died suddenly
r,as,,,,, ,,aon a. la. hon,a At ehawmnt
cl,o ,,,,,,. -, 80 Co,,+arn,,r, y Y tna
ao,,.,,, n4.sa ~, ,,,ry Ann
fyrie,i,ta era,t ar,y QUO che was
married 10 Iohn A Grant of Canterbury
| n y an, of no mic, mo foI1owIne
children ,.ar horn na now snrvive.
pear1a Grant Of xvatar,ilfa. Samuel
Grant os shau,,t Az. N,,nnia AfcI eed
of Shawn,,,t .na pata, Grant of tsatr-
field Tventv-sevsn yaars ago thew NOV.
ea to Shavmut where Mr. Grant was
emnIovaa 40 lahorar brother pavid
Grant of Canta,hury also survives I'm
Ia Nonday Nrs Grant .nioved tbe host
of health sh. u.o taken III Mondav
nisbt and dtaa ,rueea.y noon During
hey LONG st.v AZ Shswmnt She made
,nany ,riena u,hn ,,,a,., bar loo, rha
funeral viii ha held at2P NJ Thursday
from her late residence. The interment
Will h. ut Nanlewooa cemetery ra,r-
t,ola IA
edward Mnrnhv has comnlatea Ais au-
ties ms night clerk nj The t;erale
Mrs Abbie Wbitten il continadEto her
home ON Elm street nv Illness
William Doa of 4inelF,e,, ,yas, sc,ufns
a.. r,ianas Ia town upaanas,a,
Mrs Ceorae pisho, of sko,ybeaa, Voc
a ..uest Wednesday. Of Mrs " < eraw-
ford
percy Smith hoe rota,naa fro,, Gu
go, 49,, n,,t,,a1 =, - ~,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-29
OAKLAND.
FiremeD Called Out by an
Unnecessary Alarm.
A|onzo Page Given a Surprise
Party by Methodist Friends.
The Ladies' Aid Entertained by Rev.
And Mrs. G. |. Pressey.

The fire whistle sounded about 10
p. M. Tuesday, from Box ., the first
time the alarm has been rung in from
that box. Some people going home
saw smoke coming out of the win.
dows and DOORS of Oral Bensons
house on Belgrade avenue and with
out investigating the cause pulled the
alarm. Mr.. Benson had placed sever
al bundles of shovel handle shayings
in his furnace and they had set the
chimney afire, and the smoke was
curling under the roof, which looked
al Il short distance as if the entire
building was on fire. The fire com
pany responded to the alarm, hut there
was no work for them.
The Methodist church gave Alonzo
PAGE Il surprise party. Monday eve
ming. and presented him with an UNI
brclla.
The Methodist Ladies Aid of Sid
ness, were The guests. Tuesday. of Rev.
and Mrs. g. l.. Pressey.
Rev. and Mrs. G. l.. Pressey, Mrs.
Sarge Warren, A. L. Hatch and AL
bert Jewell were in Fairfield Wednes-
day evening.
Mrs Bertha McKusick has return
ed from Il business trip to Boston.
The. Oakland High team played
Good Will at Good WILL Wednesday
morning, and lost, to 2.
Mrs. James Bremner has gone to
Guilford for few weeks visit with
relatives.
]. E. Morrisette is confined to the
house by sickness.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Stafford of
Camden are visiting their daughter,
Mrs. J. +. Morrisette.
Lewis Stafford arrived Wednesday,
To work in the store of J. f. Morri-
settle for a few weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-29
Mrs. Charlotte Francis eoothby.

Tie death of Mrs. Charlotte Franci:
Hoothby. aged 50 years Q months ano
20 DAYS occurred at $50 p. M, Wednes-
day. at her home, Is Park street. Tht
deeeas ed. who was the wife of the late
Levi Boothby, was born in Columbus
Ohio. Aug ), 1890. She was married tt
Mr.. sBoothby, Oct. %, 1sf6. Mr.. Booth
by died in January, 1900. Mrs. Booth'
by had been a resident OF WaterFllif
for over 40 years and had an import
ant part in various activities in gooe
work in the city. The funeral services
will take place, at go p. NJ. Sater'
day, at her late residence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-29
WATERVILLELOCAL NEWS

French of Scion, Marjorie Barker OF
Norway. Mildred Tilden of HaIlowell
Ruth Bracket of Warren, Marion
Towne of Wateryille, Alice Clarkin OF
Wateryille, and Efie Harmon of Houl-
ton. =,
Mrs. Cyrus Flynt Stimson was tend
cred Z reception by the members of thu
Sigma Kappa Sorority at the Chapter
hall, Tuesday afternoon. Next month
she will leave to join Mr.. Stimson, who
is now a field secretary of the Play
ground and Recreation Movement OF
America.
Roger A. Putnam, '15 of York, deliv-
cred an address at Oak Grove Semi
nary, on Soldiers in Time of Peace,
Wednesday, morning. The address was
prepared by Mr.. Putnam was delivered
as a requirement of the new advanced
course in public speaking.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-29
MEMORIAL DAY SPORTS.
Central Maine Park to Have Gala
Events on Holiday.

What promises To be one of the
greatest sporting events Of the day in
lie State will take place ut Central
Maine Park, Memorial day. The pro-
gram includes three horse raees-and
some OF the fastest horses in she
state have been entered-a motor cy-
Gle race that will he holly contested
by some of the fastest riders in The To-
seality, and potato and sack races that
are sure to prove amusing. With such
a variety of sports there will be some
thing TIA please everyone. The Maine
Central Will give reduced rates on
round trip tickets from all stations.
Portland and Bangor included band
concert will be held during the eve
ming. and Drew's Orchestra will FUR
nish music for the dancing, both aft
erncon and evening. The. program VIII
conclude with n moving picture show
In tie evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-29


not carry an umbrella except 70 keep
off the sun. In Peru, on the sea side of
the Andes, they build out of mud what
seem to be magnificent palaces, and
clap board effects are popular also.
though wood is worth its weight in
goid. Stucco, paint brush and a live
ly fancy serve for this STACEY decora-
ton. but there is not even a pretense
of cultivating lawns, though that might
be INDUCED too, with the help of pot
Of green paint. Rain enough would not
fall in a generation toswash the green
OF the front yard of the patio,
That stretch. of coast is one of the
most remarkable of all natures dem
constructions of waterless desolation. It
is an elongated Sahara. From Coquim-
DO, one third of the length of Chill be-
low the Peruvian border. to Guayaquil.
in Ecuador. vegetation is unknown. An
agreeable effect is to relieve the equato-
rial heat along the coast and the slope
of the Andes of humidity
Journal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-29
Royal and Select Masters Of
SkowheganC0nfeI Degrees
Sorosis Society al N. c. |.
Elects Officers, Wednesday.
Special Communication Of Merld.
ian Lodge, T. and A. n. Tonight.

The Sorosis Society at NJ. c. |. has
elected the following officers: Presi-
dent, Marion Griffin: vice president.
Iva Larlie: secretary. Airline Burn
ham; treasurer, Alta Davis: exeeu-
tive committee, Marie Wakefield, Rita
Pushor, Amelia Haskell
About % members OF the Moria h
Council, No. 10. Royal and Select Mas
tiers of Skowhegan, arrived in town. on
Wednesday afternoon, making Ethe trip
| in autoneebiIes. A Masonic meeting
was held in Masonic hall at r. NJ,
when the, Royal Master and Select
Master degrees We're conferred on a
class of candidates. At $50 O'Clock.
the out of town members, including
some from Hartland and the members
in this town, with the candidates.
making in all about so, went To the
Lancey house. where a supper was
served. In the evening, the Super
Excellent Masters degree was confer
red, the work being done by the new
ritual.
A game of baseball will be played
on Hunnewell field at 10 A. NJ, Fri
day, between the teams of The Pr
Mrs. Albert Clark of Lewiston,
who was called to Plymouth, last
Week, by the death of Eugene Hop
kins, left here, Tuesday, for her home.
A special communication of Merili-
an Lodge, +. and A. NJ. will be held,
Thursday, for work in the +. A. de-
gree on three candidates Refresh
ments will be served
Mrs. Frank Randlett entertained the
members of her Sunday school class
at the Free Baptist church, Tuesday
afternoon. at her home
Frank Hackett is very i'll at his
home on Main street A trained nurse
arrived, Wednesday,
The condition of Miss Kate Far
well, who is seriously i'll at her home.
on Summer street, was considered
more favorable, Wednesday.
The drama Facing the Music"
which will be given in Union hall.
Friday evening, by a good local cast.
and under the auspices of the local
order of Foresters. promises to be an
enjoyable event.
Mrs. A. p. Durham of Portland is
in town, for few days visit with her
| father, DIR. ID. d. Winslow.
DR.. Young of Augusta of the State
Board of Health is expected to arrive
here, within short time TO advise in
regard to the cases of scarlet fever,
which are reported to be in town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-29

=. The Roekland High school baseball
Team VIII come to WatervilIe, satur-
cay by auto to cross bats with the To-
cal school boys in the first game be-
tween the two schools, this season
Waterville went to Roekland. last fall,
10 play football and the team was roy
ally entertained. Every effort will be
made to make the Rockland boys stay
a pleasant one, except on the ball held.
There the local lads hope to do them
up brown 4 dance will be held in
Clukey hall, in the evening, in honor
of the visitors.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-29

frequently assume the color of hsnt
rose or reddish brown, as If rejecting
some great fire, the astronomers nave
decided that the lighter parts OF the
atmosphere are oceans of water vapor.
while the darker spots are holes III the
atmosphere through which q glimpse
of the real surface Of the planet may
he had with sufficiently powerful tel
escope.
Jupiter revolves around the sun five
times as far as the earth and requires
almost 10 years to complete one reSo-
autian. Four large and four small
moons accompany the great planet,
which rotates around its own axis IN
about 10 hours. The size OF Jupiter IS
such that l.300 worlds as large as the
earth could readily be contained within
IFS interior. yet its specific gravity Is
so small that the planet would be out
weighed by slightly mere IMAM Soo
earths.-Popalar Mechanics
MISC
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-29
At the Opera House.

Baby Zelda, dainty character
Coincidence, who has an almost uni
versal fame with her wonderful sing
ing and dancing abilities, and the Nor
tor Jewell Troupe in their rip, roaring
comedy singing novelty entitled, Fun
On the Campus" combined with excel
lent moving pictures, among which
win be Il special two-reel picture The
Hoard Of Gold" for Friday and sat
urday, will be the chief attraction, at
the city opera house for the last half
of this week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-29
Next to Mars this Largest Member Of
Younger Celestial Bodies Is Our
Nearest Neiqhbor.

nearest Nei9"oo''
The planet Jupiter and presumably
the still farther distant planets may
be said to represent the younger mem
hers of the celestial family of worlds
of which our earth is in the prime of
life, the moon its dead offspring. and
Mars an older brother: yet Jupiter, the
largest member of this wonderful fam
ily, interests us more because, beyond
Mars. he is our nearest neighbor Jupi-
fer also commands our attention more
than the others because the few
glimpses that astronomers have had OF
his surface lead them to believe that
he IL now in a condition Immediately
preceding the formation of solid
crust, water and land-a state through
which our earth once passed.
When viewed through powerful
telescope the surface of Jupiter appears
to be streaked with shades of gray IN
which brighter and darker spots OF
many and changing forms are visible.
1T has been discovered. however, that
these shades and spots are not the real
surface of the planet, but deep at
mosphere of clouds and vapors. the
changing forms and motions of which
are not caused by winds, but by the
action of heated currents OF AR or oth-
er gases rising from the planet
AS the dark spots of this atmosphere
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-29

The students of the Waterville High
school were very pleasantly entertain
cd, Wednesday forenoon and after
noon. with readings from Shakes
peares Macbeth Julius Caesar,
The Merchant of Venice" and Ham
let" rendered by Charles Richmond OF
New York, formerly a member o!
Richard Mansfield's troupe, and. asso-
ciated for many years with Daniel Sui
" in The Parish Priest" The affair
was conducted for the benefit of the
Athletic Association and proved
great success in every way
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-29

William K. Chapman, conductor of
tho Bangor and Portland Festivals,
proposes 10 visit the Gecelia Chofal
Society, Monday evening. June .. 1t is
probable that the chorus from Angus
tn viii join in the rehearsal and as this
.Wul be the last meeting before the
summer vacation all members of the
local chorus are earnestly requested
To attend.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-29

One of the most famous books of recent
years is THE Roadmender" by Michael
Fairless. 1t has gone into edition after
edition, and was the first and last work
of quiet little girl, the niece or the
present archdeacon of Chester. DIR. Ed-
ward Barber This book is one. OF the
most rapidly written masterpieces in lit
crature, for it was written on the young
authoress' deathbed in the short space OF
nine days and during this time she took
no nourishment of any Kind save little
iced water. tM
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-29
A RaipIess Shore.

For 1000 miles of coast, as NOR
Americans than are at present inform
ed will doubtless discover as soon Al
the Panama Canal develops NOR
neichborliness between the North At
lantic and the south Pacific, one Nee
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-29

An English class for foreigners has
been established at the Railroad Y. M
G.. a. and classes are now being held
each Wednesday eeening, under the
instruction of n. w. Lindsay of Brock
ton. Mass, student in Colby College.
Although the class began with but five
members the number is constantly
growing and much interest is being
manifested
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-29

The average output Of coal to each
person employed in the industry in
|tbe' United states is a little more than
six hundred tons. in the United KING
dom go tons. in Germany 2to tons. IN
France 1sS tons. and IN Belgium ief
tons.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-29

Owing to the Bowdon 1nIerscholas-
tic meet coming, Saturday, the CO.
burn Classical Institute baseball team
will not play. ball on that day, as the
majority Of the members of the team
will participate in the meet at Bruins
tuipk
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-29

The Winslow Grange will hold
Thursday evening, Whist party and
dance in the Grange hall. Refresh
1nents will be on sale. Music will be
furnished by Nelson's Orchestra
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-29

Mr. and Mrs. II. E. Bradman of Bel
fast are passing a portion of their
honeymoon in this city. guests at The
ElmNoo
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-29

Miss Louise LeClair, district tuber-
culcsis- nurse fol~ Watervile, left
Wednesday, for a short visit with
friends in Lewiston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-29

e. f. Austin, treasurer of TIE Farm
ers' Union and Supply Co, left,
Wednesday, for "A several days bus
mess trip through Aroostook county.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-29

Newton Young, who has served as
assistant steward for several years at
The Elmwood, has resigned to accept
n position at a Bar Harbor hotel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-29

A progressive Oilio farmer uses an
electric motor to run fodder cutter
and a blower to blow the cut food into
silo.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-29

Miss Margaret Belger is confined t.
her nome by Illness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-29

Miss Adelaide Klein will leave,
Thursday, for short stay In Rock
land.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-29

France last year Imported American
coal valued at $126,755.
The chronicle=news., 1913-04-14
TRINIDAD. MONDAY EVENING APRIL H. 1873
|. ". W.'sMUST WOak
WHILE N DENVER

Denver. Colo. April li.-Chlci
Of Police Felix O'Ncil received a dis-
patch this morning that 10: iadus-
trial Workers Of the World. whn
reached Colorado SPRINGS shortly nj.
ter niidniSh,. were 10 be put ON n
freight train during the forenoon
aud started toward Denver. Tho in-
dus,rial Workers we're given no;
breA9fayi by the .oiOrcdn springs
police. then marched 20 Pikcsiew SIX
niles ncrih. 10 awnif the firr' nnr,h-
bound freight.
the I. ". W. pliRrims have nn-
nounccd tina, they prOpO~s To spend
SOME time rs ,hc guests of the Den
Yer ely administration. and expect
10 ln fed at the expense Of tho tax
payers. CTicf O'Neiii said today
that he. would provide plenty of
fond for them.
''Ilut.' he added. they vii! have
to work for II. I'm not solpg ~
drive them out Of Denver. ba, the
minute they reach tho c,y shall
pUt them ON the rock pile. Then
they Will work or starve.'
The chronicle=news., 1913-04-14
Would-be Assassin
of Alfonso, Merry

Madrid, spain, April liking
Alfonso took a ride through the
park this morning and was warmly
expressed their Joy that b. had cs-
capped the bullets fired by the auar-
chist, Rafael Allegro. Yesterday.
Allegro was still In q merry mood
today. During his examination ne
forced guards surrounding him and
int"rrugaung magistrates 10 laugh
at his witty comments
inquiries made by jle police in
Barcelona show that Allcpro wa- re-
Gently rejected IRON the spanish
military service owing to his suffer-
ing rom nervous attacks.
lie had hecu frequently without
employment. HIS wife, ii was
learned today. is a woman Of noble
bath.
Allegro fired three shots al tho
king yesterday afternoon while AL
fonso was returning from the ccrc-
mOny of swearing In recruits. The
assassin seized the kings horse by
the bride and presented n pistol at
the monarch's head. Alfonso with
great presence OF mind aud skill in
plunged the spurs In
to the horse, which reared, destroy
ing the assassin's aim. One bullet
wounded the horse, and was
fired at such close range that the
kings glove was burned with pow
der. The assassin was then seized
by the police after struggle.
The chronicle=news., 1913-04-14
DEAD BODY OF AGED
RECLvSE IS FOUND

Locked in room of small house
at 6I5 Cottonwood avenue, the dead
body of Richard Bunford. an aged
iecluse. was found yesterday morn
ing by neirhbors that occupied n
portion OF the house. The man had
been dead for perhaps three days.
The body lay partl" dressed across
the bod. Death had been due, II Is
believed. to heart disease. The man
had evidently retired for the night
and died without awakening. He
was fifty-siN years OF age and had
no relatives here and for some time
had been n county charge. Yester-
day afternoon the funeral took place
from the chapel OF Hall and McMa.
hon. neighbors and friends having
raised sum Of money sufficient TO
bury him. The services were con-
Quoted by the salvation Army.
Bunford lived much the life of a
hermit For the past couple of days
he was not seen about the place and
yesterday the neighbors became cur
ious and investigated. Pcering Into
a window they saw the man on the
he'd apparently asleep. They called
and no responses came. Entering
the rooms they discovered that the
man was dead.
The chronicle=news., 1913-04-14
LOWER HOUSE PASSES
IMMIGRATION BILL

Denver. Colo. April li.-i.egis-
latiyc activity this morning centercd
In tho House. the senate. after u
night session. lasting until sos this
morning. having adjourned until
noon.
The house passed on third read-
ing the Joyce bill amending the elec-
tion laws TO provide for the direct
election of United States senators
under the new federal constitutional
amendment.
The bill abolishing the state board
OF immigration. which previously
had been killed was revived and
passed.
Tho house concurrcd In the sem
ate bill dividing the state into four
congressional districts. This bill
makes Denver a district. II ia now
ready for the governor. The house
concurred in tho conference report
on the minimum wage for women
bill. the senate having taken similar
action Just before adjournment this
morning. Tho feturc of the bill is
that il provides local option
scheme for tho minimum wage.
The conference committee consih-
crinp the bank guaranty bill today
reported a disagreement and DALEY,
Norvall and Newton were appoint
ed a new house conference. The sem
ate was expected to make its ap-
pointments this afternoon.
The chronicle=news., 1913-04-14
BODY OF KING OF
FINANCE LAID away

New York. April li.-Funcrai
services over the body OF John Pier.
pout Morgan were held at 10 o.
clock this morning in ST. George
Protestant Episcopal church. where
he had worshippcd for half u cent
ury. Afterwards u special train
conveyed the funeral party TO Hait.
ford. Conn. for nnal service nj the
Morgan mnusolem. Cedar nm GENE.
terry.
Dlanketed by u covering of five
thousand red roses. Mr.. Morgan 5
favorite flower. the coffin left the
Morgan library. wher the body had
laid In state since Friday night.
shortly before 10 o'clock, for the
church. \ vested choir OF $50 vote
es preced the funeral party into st.
Georges. Behind the choir came
the clergy, then the pail bearers. tho
coffin and the funeral party.
Fifteen hundred persons. one o'
tho most notable gatherings New
York has seen for many years. were
crowded into the church.
The chronicle=news., 1913-04-14
ARIZONA GOVERNOR
- CALLS THIRD SESSION

Phoenix, Ari2.. April l4.--1n his
call today for the third special ses-
sion OF the legislature, Governor
George y. Hunt included II recon-
mcndation to the law makers TO pro-
vide tho machinery for the direct
election OF senators, in conscnance
with the recent amendment to the
also recommended the creation Of n
uniform legislation commission and
the ,enactment OF Il law to use con-
victs for state road making. Appro-
p,iations for Arizona buildings and
exhibits at the San Francisco and
San Diego fairs in 1915 were asked
for. The special session began today.