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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-17
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The following program of M. c. T.
Commencement week is announced
Sunday June 15--l0.30 A. Nj, address
t" the Christian Associations: T.30 p
Nj, Baeealaureate sermon.
Monday, June 16--S p. NJ. Alumni
prize speaking.
Tuesday. June Us p. NJ. Manson
prize speaking.
Wednesday. June lS-l0.sO \. NJ
Glass day exercises; +. NJ. annual
trustee meeting; L. Nj. Alumni bust
ness meeting; p. NJ. Alumni reeep-
it4oai and banquet.
Thursday, June 19--10.3a A. Nj, Com
meneement exercises: ! p. NJ, class re-
unions. 3 r. NJ, baseball game: r. III.
commencement concert.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-17
Funeral of Late Nathan Fowler.

The funeral of the late Nathan
Fowler took place, at > z. NJ Fri
day Rev. George Merriam Of the
Bethany church officiating. The
county offices We're closed during the
afternoon. Mr. Fowler was register
Of probate for 20 years.
c. +. Benson, a Senior at Colby coll
lege, has been elected sdb-master of
the Skawhegan High school for the
coming year. He will succeed e.
Parker. who has held the position
about five years resigning on account
of sickness of Mr.. Parker.
The honorary parts in the Madison
High school have been made public
as follows: Naledictory, Mildred
Humphrey: salutatory, Evelyn Scott;
presentation of gifts. Minnie Lister;
essay, Roy Hayward. The other
members If the Senior class are:
Gardner Means. Frank Gookson, Ferns
Seaman, Doris Carpenter, Beryl
Fletcher. Beatrice Fletchc. and Flor
encc Walker. The graduating eN-
ercises will take place. June l..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-17

ours so long, and try to hush our tones
of grief and listen to her song
The Washington herald., 1913-08-24
TROUSERS ARE NOW
HUNDRED YEARS old
Celebration Is Suggested to Observe
Centenary of First Pair of
pants"
ENGLISHMEN WORE THEM FIRST
Special Gable to The Washington Herald.

Special Gable TO The Washington Herald.
London, Aug. 23.-I the centenary of
any event that helped to advance civIli-
zation should be celebrated, why should
not the one hundredth anniversary Of the
introduction of trousers into England, or,
If you please, the Introduction of Eng
lishmen's legs into trousers. be so dig
nified?
Just 100 years ago Englishmen began
TO wear trousers; before that every man
clad himself in knee breeches or what
are nowadays called ''knickerbockers.''
This is almost equally true in America
where. however, many persons are prone
to speak OF trousers as ''breeches" or
''pantaloons' and even the abbreviate
"pantaloons'' to ignominious pants A"
Everybody in America knows It would
be an absurd anachronlsm to picture
George Washington in trousers.
The word trousers" when ii first ap-
peared in the English language. was
used to denote the neither garments of
the ancient Irish. "trews." It is. per-
haps, significant that in the early part
Of the nineteenth century women and
girls wore garments reaching to the
ankles called trousers. Some militant
suffragists, it seems, wish to revive that
fashion now and wear the trousers"
Beau Brummell was one of the first
to wear trousers. They were skin tight
and buttoned at the ankle. But even to-
day trousers are not recognized as a per-
fectly correct part OF a gentleman's even
ing dress at many courts. Knee breeches
are regarded as much more aristocratic.
Only a few weeks ago the abbot of the
Monastery OF st. Michael, in the Cau-
casus. refused to supply the monks with
trousers, deeming them only q luxury"
The Washington herald., 1913-08-24
RARE Chinese ART
ON SHOW IN LONDON
Wonderful Specimens of Shen Shao
Ans Gold Lacquer Attract
Crowds.
ON EXHIBITION FOR FIRST TIME
ial C,bI. 10 m, W,,bing,oD H,,,u

Special Cable to The Washington Herald.
| London, Aug. 23-Very little is known
about the famous gold lacquer Of Foo
chow. In consequence OF the unrest and
trouble through which China has been
passing, a collection OF this lacquer has
found its way to London for the first
| time.
Debenham and Freebody. in wigmore
Street, W., are now exhibiting a splen-
did collection Of these unique and superb
works OF Chinese art
Hundreds of people are going to see the
ware daily, and are delighted when
some of the most beautiful specimens
are shown and explained. The pieces
for the most part, run in pairs, with
prices from so TO 500 One or two
Of the large single jars are valued at
5000 or more.
1t is impossible to exaggerate the beauty
in coloring and the deIicacy in outline OF
many OF these vessels There is a pea
cock Jar in blue-green lacquer, which is
superbly decorated. having the bird
standing on a rock beneath the blossoms
and branches of the prunus with sprays
of the peony, among which hutter gor-
geous butterflies and insects.
Another very beautiful jar is pear
shaped, the foundation color being an ex-
quisite translucent pale silver blue. The
decoration consists of two Ho-Ho birds.
ExautsIte Statue OF Goddess.
Kwan-Yin, goddess OF mercy and grace.
is an exquisite figure nodded from the
clay by the medium of silk, heavily and
richly lacquered in a light bronze gold
color. The figure stands upon a sacred
lotus flower, surrounded by waves of hu-
man turmoil and unrest. Other figures
are equally beautiful and uncommon.
A word as to the origin Of this lacquer
is needed to comprehend the full signifi-
canoe OF its value. The gold lacquer Of
Foochow takes its origin from Shen Shao
An, the great Chinese artist. who lived
800 years ago in Foochow. the capital of
Fokien Province, South China.
Shen Shao Ans patent was due TO the
discovery of combining pure gold with
certain pigments and rosin of trees,
which, being placed upon specially pre-
pared wood and reacted upon by the at
mOsphere. produced the most beautiful
and curious color effects. equal in luster
and beauty TO the finest porcelain or tine
ciolsonne. They were softer in tone,
however. and of surprising smoothness.
Though legfons OF experts the world
over have been endeavoring to unravel
the secret of this wonderful art. the Shen
family has retained it for three CEN
turtles, and no one has yet successfully
initiated the famous Shen ShaO An
lacquer. which stands at the head Of Chi
nese art.
The Washington herald., 1913-08-24
MRS. PANKHURST DENIES
RETIREMENT REPORT
Again Will Lead MiIitants When Sht
Regains Health, She Says from
S20-a-Day French Hotel.

Trouville, France. Aug. 25.-"That is a
libel" cried Mrs. EmmeIine Pankhurst
founder Of militant methods in the Eng
lish suffrage movement. when she heard
Today Of a Tumor current in London that
Ehe had deserted the cause. Il am going
back when I regain my health and will
again lead the forces OF miiitancy," said
Mrs. Pankhurst, who is president of the
"omen's Social and Political Union.
Mrs. Pankhurst, who has spent most of
the last three years in jails fighting
against forcible feeding. is living at the
Hotel Des Rockies Noires which costs
kS day. This hostelry is regarded as
expensive even in this notoriousIy costly
resort. Mrs. Pankhursts meals are
served in her apartment and consist o.
the most delectable dainties that the
hghest-priced chefs on the Continent can
devise. She is accc Ppanied by Mrs. Dog
set, of Chicago. a. rich woman who is
interested in suffrage. Mrs. Dogget has
contributed $4,000 to the suffrage cause
IN England.
The Washington herald., 1913-08-24
ENGLISH CABINET MEN
STAY CLOSE TO HOME
Lord Haldane Practically Only Mem
Der Who Will Take Long Jour
ney on Vacation.
Cable TO The Washington Herald.

Special Cable TO The Washington Herald.
London. Aug. 2S.-The only British men,
Der of the Cabinet who is going any dis
tance from his native land for the holi-
days is the Lord Chancellor, Lord Hal
dane. who goes to Canada to address the
American Bar Association.
The Great Seal of England. which is
the emblem of Lord Haldane's office, is
never allowed to leave the country, so
during his absence it will be left in the
joint care of Lord Morley, Lord Beau
champ. and Master of Rolls Sir Cozens
Hardy.
Lord Haldene's sister recently let out
the interesting news that every day OF
his life Lord Haldane writes a long let
ter, no matter how busy he may be. to
and immensely proud of her bachelor
son.
The only other minister who is allowing
himself short holiday abroad is Win
stOn Churchill. who will pay a flying
visit to Switzerland. The greater part
of his vacation. however, Mr.. Churchill
will spend on the admiralty yacht En-
chantress," going from one port to
another to learn more about the navy.
In spite of the widest sunragists
threats, some of which are really serious,
Mr. McKenna, Home Secretary, will
spend his vacation in Scotland, where
Mr.. Asquith also has taken a house in
the remote North.
Sir Edward Grey. Mr.. Buxton, and
Mr.. Runciman all remain in England
visiting friends. Lloyd-George will visit
Wales.
As for John Burns, he refuses to say
where he is going. but his favorite
pastime is marching with the soldiers.
The Washington herald., 1913-08-24
BERLIN ANXIOUS OVER
KAISERIN'S HEALTH
Empress, iii for Nearly Year, Is TAX
ing Cure at Hamburg-Re-
ported Cured.
Special Gable to The Washington Herald.


Berlin. Aug. 2S-Berlin is anxiously
awaiting the return of the Empress, con-
cerning whose health alarming rumors
have been circulating for several months,
though il is officially announced that she
sas well as ever. Whatever the truth
may be it is certain that she has been
in bad health for nearly a year, and the
crown princess has during that time been
performing a great many of her social
duties.
When the Kaiser left for Norway the
Empress went to Hamburg to take the
cure, and was expected to have been
hack in this city to welcome the Kaiser
on his return. Instead of that, it was
announced that her majesty was deriving
so much benefit from the cure that she
had been advised to extend it for another
three weeks, and the Kaiser went to Join
her there a few days after his return
from Norway, after first inspecting the
frontier regiments at Mayence.
The Washington herald., 1913-08-24
PICTURESQUE PORTRAIT
FOR MRS. CRAIG BIDDLE
One Artist Designs Her Costume for
Picking Shells by Seashore and
Another Paints Her.
.ial Cable to The Washington Herald.

Special Cable to The Washington Herald.
Paris. Aug. 23.-If Mrs. Craig Biddle,
OF Philadelphia, does not have the most
picturesque portrait in next years salon
it will not be the fault Of her athletic
husband. She Is being painted at Trou
willie gathering shells by the shore
A special seaside costume has been de-
signed for her, even to the most minute
details.
Not merely the colors of dress and hat
and shoes and sunshade and pet dog de
luxe have been taken into consideration,
but the artist who designed her costume
took into account the varying moods of
the sky above and Of the sparkling sea.
All this was done by way of preparation
and under the direction of Mr.. Biddle.
She has had one artist for the prepara-
ton, or mise en- scene, and another for
the portrait. Count Charles de Chabannes
de Polin. member of the jury of the So
ciety Of French Artists and painter of the
beautiful portrait of Her Majesty the
Dowager Queen of Greece, is the artist
who is painting Mrs. Biddle by the sea.
During his recent visit to America the
count painted half dozen portraits of
beautiful women.
The Washington herald., 1913-08-24
VIOLET AND WHITE
VOGUE In LONDON
Fashion Born at Watering Places in
France Seized Upon by Eng
lish Brides,

Special Cable TO The Washington Herald.
| London, Aug. 2S-Some ravishing cos
tunes in violet and white have been seen
at the smart French watering places, and
London copied them almost the next day.
with the result that brides-elect are
choosing this color combination for some
OF their trousseau gowns.
Miss Glencoats. one of the great Eng
lish heiresses, who is marrying Mai. Par
sons next month, is having a charming
gown made for casino use, and with IL
very original hat will be worn.
To take the violet velvet hat first, II is
copied from the First Empire, and bears
some resemblance to a jockeys cap. but
the up-to-date milliner has broadsned the
crown and brim and turned back the lat
ter in order to show a circular pleating
of violet tuIle.
A band and embroidered buckle in
similar velvet surround the waist, and
shoes of the same material are worn over
violet silk stockings.
The dress is in white linen. with the
lower part Of the jacket worked in raised
white cotton. Large motifs Of Irish
point, outlined with narrow cord, are in
crusted in square pieces starting from
each shoulder, and an insertion OF Nalen-
ciennes heads the wide hem of the skirt
beneath a double row of mCther-of-pearl
buttons. A scarf in violet chiffon com
pletes this pretty dress.
There is a craze at all the fashionable
resorts for oval white felt hats. These
are very simple and easily packed. The
hats can be made extremely attractive
with a trimming of black velvet ribbon,
tied plainly around, with two short ends
furnished with white or silver tassels,
but some smart women have gone con-
siderably further, and now adorn these
simple hats with red. blue, or green neck
laces in uncut stones.
Others, very young ones. trim the hats
with baby ribbon or garlands of the
tiniest flowers
The Washington herald., 1913-08-24
FLASHES FROM OLD WORLD
ANKLET STOCKINGS
APPEAR In LONDON
Latest Freak of Fashion Sells as High
as $500 a Pair-COstly
+ Fabrics Used.
special Cable . ~ Washington Hold.

Special Gable to The Washington Herald
London, Aug. 23.-Ankle bracelet stock
ings are the newest fashion freaks for
London's smart society women.
This fad is a modification Of the jeweied
bands and golden anklets so popular in
a certain section of Partisan society.
The new dainties are OF black silk with
a wide band, embroidered in blue, green,
yellow or purple silk, 'encircIing the
ankle.
The advent of the slashed skirt is re-
sponsible for the changes in hosiery. The
shorter the skirt the brighter the stock
ing.
One enterprising dealer has brought
over from Paris dainty hosiery with
Jewels slashed around the ankle, the
sparkle and color being plainly seen
through the thin siIken mesh. AS much
as 500 is asked for a pair. These are
made of fine gold tissue and real lace.
chantiily and mechlin being the popular
fabrics. r -
The Washington herald., 1913-08-24
SAYS BEEF EXTRACT
CAUSES NTOXICATION
British Medical Man Declares 1t Pro.
duces Same Effects as Alcoholic
PoisoninS.

Special Cable to The Washington Herald.
London, Aug. IA Liverpool doctor de-
clares all the symptoms Of alcoholic pol
soning are caused by the consumption OF
large quantities of meat extract. This
is favorite teetotal beverage, and to
say that it produces special kind of
intoxication Is somewhat Of paradox.
patient of whose habits there could
be no question went to the Liverpool doc
tor with every sign Of alcoholic poison
ing, and an inquiry proved definitely that
his state resulted solely from a habit he
had formed OF taking meat juices In sew
eral forms.
Some rather similar cases. says the ex.
pert, have occurred from eating excessive,
though not apparently bulky, portions Of
cereal foods
The Washington herald., 1913-08-24
CAR, AS SOLDIER,
MARCHES SEVEN MILES
Carries Regular Equipment, Weighing
About Seventy-Five Pounds, and
Serves as Private.
Cable TO The Washington Herald.

Special Cable to The Washington Herald.
st. Petersburg. Aug. 22.-Under the title
"a Crowned Private" interesting par
ticulars are just published here relating
to the march made by the Emperor
Nicholas as a fully-accoutered private in
campaigning OUTFIT. in order TO gain per-
sonal experience of the tolls and duties
of the Russian common soldier.
The Czar carried the usual rolled over
coat, pouches with 120 rounds of ammu-
milton. trenching spade, ration bag, &C.,
altogether nearly three-quarters Of a
hundredweight, exclusive Of the weight
OF the rifle. q"
His majesty marched up hill and down
dale for seven miles, giving the salute Of
a private soldier to the officers whom
he met on the way.
Next day he entered himself, according
to the regulations, on the regimental
rolls as Private Nicholas Romanoff, mar
ried, of the Orthodox faith, coming from
Tsarskoe Selo."
The Washington herald., 1913-08-24

SPECIAL Cable to The Washington Herald
London, August 23.-There is no
American woman who received more
attention from the rulers of Europe
than young Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt,
whose husband was partially cut on
in his fathers will because the elder
Vanderbilt was displeased with his
sons marriage. But ever since the
visit of Prince Henry, brother of the
Kaiser, to America, at which time he
was entertained but once in a private
home. Mrs. Vanderbilt being his host
ess on that occasion, the American
woman has moved from one social tri-
umph to another. During the recent
week at Cowes she and her husband
were much in evidence. They were en-
tertained by King George and Queen
Mary. on the royal yacht Albert and
Victoria, who always delight in a visit
with the Varderbilts. The latter at
tended the regatta on their yacht the
North Star. Mr. Vanderbilt was so
delighted with the regatta that he
proposes to build a large schooner to
take part in the English races next
year.
The Washington herald., 1913-08-24
FAIR BRITISH GOLFERS
TO SEEK HONORS HERE
English Champions to Play in Phaa-
delphia Tournament in
0cfober-

SPECIAL Cable to The Washington Herald
London, Eng, Aug. 23.-Three Of the
most noted women golfers in Great
Britain have arranged to go to the United
States soon to compete with the best maj
America affords
They are Miss Gladys Ravenscroft, for
mer champion; Miss Harrison, Irish for
mer champion. and Miss MurieI Dodd.
open champion 1913
They sail for Montreal September 10,
and will play in various matches in
Canada, but they are not eligible for the
Canadian championship, as six months
residence is necessary.
They then go to Philadelphia, where the
American open championship begins Oc-
tober I3
The Washington herald., 1913-08-24
BRITISH COLONIES
EMPLOY BOOMERS. "
Attractions of Various Parts Of En-.
pire Set Forth Elaborately By
Advertising Staff.

Special Gable to The Washington Herald
London, Aug. 25.-The boomer" has
found new home in the British Colonial
Office, and a new scheme OF picture tours
OF the Empire has been devised for adver-
tising the country's possessions.
Thousands of pictures, including about
200 original paintings, have. been pre-
pared. The services of a we'll known
artist have cost the department $4,000.
Lecturers are to travel the country
extolling the beauties of the Empire by
the aid OF these pictures and paintings.
The Washington herald., 1913-08-24
PRINCESS CONDUCTS
TOOTHPICK FACTORY
Roumanian Noblewoman Also Is Skill.
full Wood Carver and Expert
on Violin.

SPECIAL Cable to The Washington Herald.
Bucharest, Aug. 23-The Crown Princess
OF Roumania. who is a woman Of many
parts, has found quite a novel outlet for
her energies. She has started and
financed a large factory for the making
OF quill toothpicks, and is personally di-
recting even the smallest details.
She has proved herself a most capable
business woman, and the factory Is al
ready paying well. She is also a skiIlfuI
wood carver and an expert spinner. be-
sides brilliant performer on the violin.
Another Of her hobbies is the collection of
turquoises, and she possesses some of
the finest specimens in Europe The
Cars regard for her has brought her
some superb ones from the Urals.
The Washington herald., 1913-08-24
RUSSIAN OFFICIALS
MULCT. AMERICANS
Lost Passport Costs Prospeetor Dear
in Bear Kingdom-Big Fees
for Telegrams.
pecial Cable to The Washington Herald.

Special Cable to The Washington Herald.
st. Petersburg, Aug. 23-Earl D. Blow
ers and Ralph Cottrell, of the Linscott
Drilling Company, OF San Francisco, who
have been prospecting for gold in the
Yakatsk region OF Siberia on behalf of
the South Africa Exploration Company,
have just returned to st. Petersburg
after extraordinary adventures
When they arrived at Irkutsk, Blowers
found he had lost his passport. The local
governor made an important matter of IL,
OBTAINING both at Irkutsk for month to
consult" st. Petersburg, Blowers paying
considerable sums demanded for prepaid
telegrams'' to the Department Of the In
terror.
He is still involved In cumbersome nego-
tiations at st. Petersburg to get a new
passport to leave the country. American
officials here say they received none of
the telegrams for which Blowers paid.
The Washington herald., 1913-08-24
BACHELOR TAX
LEADS MEN TO MOVE
Minister of Finance Of German Prin-
eipality in Hot Water Over
New Levy.
Special Cable to The Washington HeraId,

Special Cable to The Washington Herald.
Berlin, Aug. 8.-Because he put a spe-
cial tax on all bachelors in Reuss, one
OF these little German principalities which
are apt to stick to your soles in rainy
weather, the Minister of Finance Of that
miniature State is in trouble. The tax
has not brought the expected revenue,
nor has 1t driven any confirmed bachelors
into the state of matrimony. but the
wealthiest bachelor in the country, who
had announced a large gift to the pub
lie, has changed his mind, and a number
Of bachelors have moved into surrounding
States, causing a serious financial loss to
Ranaa 81.
The Washington herald., 1913-08-24
ASQUITH HAS GUARDS
AGAINST MILITANTS
Premier Takes House in Far North
for Vacation and Has Detec-
tiyes on Watch.
Special Cable to The Washington Herald.

SPECIAL Cabie TO Inc washington Herald.
London. Aug. 2S.-Premier Asquith Is
not a man to be easily frightened. but he
is very tired and desires above all things
to be free from suffragist outrages- For
this reason he has taken a house for his
vacation on a rather bleak spot in the
remote North of Scotland, near the sea,
and some golf links.
There are gates leading to the golf links
and gates leading to the sea, and these
will be guarded by detectives so that the
chance of the premier's holiday being
spoiled is remote.
Winston Churchill and Lloyd-George
have three pIain-clothes men each in con-
slant attendance, and Mr.. McKenna, the
Home Secretary. has two.