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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1914-03-27
WAGONS

Spring is right here. You
have got to have a Surry, Car
rage, Buggy, Milk Wagon.
Work Wagon, either new or
GOOD SECOND HAND,
a good assortment of which
you will find at my place.
1t will pay you to purchase
a SLEIGH fer next winter, as
| have a few left | am very
anxious to dispose of for want
of room. The price will sur
prise you.
One Good Black Robe
for $1,000
A Great Bargain on
Light Harness
E. II. THOMAS
THE CARRIAGE DEALER
MIDDLEBURY, VERMONT
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1914-03-27

Mr. A. E. Cahee, who for twenty-three years has been
dealer of furniture in Rutland and Fair Haven w. has
been obliged to retire from business heah
His entire interests in the Cahee House Furnishing
been purchased by p J. DOLAN who has been connected
with the firm since its organization J. A. WILDWOOD for
eight years and E. SEAMANS who has been manager of
the store at Fair Haven for twelve years.
Mr. Dolan and Mr.. Wildwood will continue to manage the
store at Rutland while Mr. Seamans will have direct charge
of the Fair Haven Store. The firm will remain the
same and many improvements will be made in the and
in the service
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-17
COLBY COLLEGE

The Sophomore class held meeting
In the college chapel Wednesday after
noon and elected officers for the coming
year. Alan Fraser of Dorchester, Mass,
who has been acting president, was
elected class president Richard l..
Sprague of Watervilie, Maine, was elect
ed vice president; Charles H. Peabes of
Brooklyn, n. Y, was chosen as secreta-
ry. and Norman Latbn of Corning, N.
Y, was elected to serve as class treas
urer.
The intercollegiate Prohibition Society
held business meeting in Memorial hall
Wednesday afternoon. Reports of sever
al committees were heard and numerous
plans were laid for the work that this
society intends to accomplish during the
year. The growing prominence of this
society among college men is being well
illustrated by the increase in members
ship which is charging each day. At
this meeting it was decided to send Har-
ry Upton, II. of Portland. Me-, to the
students national convention which is
to be held at Kansas City the last of
this month. as representative from the
Colby Society.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-17
COUGHS UP FALSE
Teeth in THROAT
FOR FORTY-FoUR DAYS

Theodore Stephens, an employee of
the Oakland, Waterville & Fairfield
Street Railroad, stepped into the car
barn between Waterville and Fair
field and coughed. The cough sounded
like an automobile horn, and every
body jumped, including Theodore, for
up came part of a false set of teeth,
which had been lodged in his throat
for exactly A days, " hours.
The doctors thought Mr.. Stephens
had an imaginary ailment. His story
was that while eating baked apple
he had accidentally swallowed a plate
an inch and two-thirds long and an
inch and half wide, with two teeth
attached. Unable to locate the OBJ
structive by the sense of touch or in
struments. the doctors took him to a
hospital in Bangor, where the X-rays
were tried, but without locating the
missing teeth.
Unable to take anything except Ii
quid nourishment. Mr.. Stevens was
slowly starving, though he kept NOV
ing about by his PHYSICIANS advice in
the hope of starting something"
which he eventually did.
Il beat the doctors and the X-rays
and l am alive to tell the tale" says
Mr.. Stephens.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-17
A Submarine Episode.

There was time when warfare, its
appurtenances, it's novelties, indeed,
everything pertaining to it, was public
property. The japanese changed all
that, making everything secret. Since
the Russo-Japanese fight the war cor
respondent has had hard time of 1t,
and many officers are pledged not to
reveal what occurs in the line of their
duty. When I was assigned to the
command of a submarine I was obliged
to make pledges that prevent my Civ
ing certain points connected with this
story
Before was ordered to attempt to
blow up an enemys ship I was given
time to get used to my submarine
This did not take long, though at first
/ confess sinking down under water
made me creep bit. When had had
a couple of weeks Of 1t was ordered
on several attempts that were all fail
ures. The difficulty in handling sub
marine is that when beneath the sur
face you can't see anything and when
above 1t, II you are near an enemy's
ship. you are liable to get knocked out
by a shot.
I was ordered one afternoon to go
for cruiser. The time I chose was
between daylight and dark, my object
being to steal upon her to within a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-17
PRESIDENT FOR A DAY.
This Missouri Senator Invested with
Unique Honor in 1846.

Three times in the history of the
United States the possibility has arisen
of the nation being without an elected
President for a day. Those were when
inaugural day fell on Sunday. Twice
the possibility was obviated by the
President taking the oath of office in
private, in 1921 and 1877.
In 1S49 Zachary Taylor did not reach
Washington in time for private adj
ministration of the oath, and so, for
one day. David Rice Atchison. senator
from Missouri, was legal President of
the United States. No act of any sort
occurred that day to perpetuate his
name in that capacity.
Senator Atchison was President pro
tenn. of the Senate when the terms or
Office of President James X Polk and
Vice President George M. Dallas ex-
pired at midnight March 4. Under the
succession law of 1892, which was in
effect then, the President pro tenn. of
the Senate became the Chief Executive
of the nation when, for any reason, the
President and Vice President became
incapacitated for duty. In 1886 that law
was changed, making the secretary or
state and other cabinet officers next in
line for the Presidency, instead of the
President pro tenn. and the Speaker of
the House of Representatives
Senator Atchison, during his lifetime.
was most fond of urging his claim to
be called twelfth President of the Unit
ed States in history. 1t was source
of great amusement to him. He claimed
the distinction of being the only Presi-
dent who was not elected to that office
or the Vice Presidency, the only Presi-
dent from state west of the Missis-
sippi, the President whose term of office
was shortest and the only President
who never signed his name as such
For many years no authority gave
Senator Atchison's claim any recogni-
ton. Now Frederick Converse Beach,
editor of the American Encyclopedia.
and John II. Finley. editor of Nelson's
Encyclopedia, both grant his claim. The
former says: During Sunday. March 4.
1s49. he was the legal President of the
United States" and the latter says he
was President pro tenn. of the Senate
during several sessions and by virtue of
this office was President of the United
States on Sunday, March 4, 1S49"
But whatever humor Senator Atchi-
son may have had in claiming to have
been President, there is little import
ance in the fact. 1t is only curious
incident in American political history.
In 1917, when the successor of Presi-
dent Wilson is inaugurated, March 4
will be Sunday. Should the President
elect not be given the oath of office then
until March S, Mr.. Bryan, or whoever
is secretary of state, will be President
for day."-Kansas City Times.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-17
LADIES OF THE CIVIL
SERVICE AUXILIARY

The annual meeting of the Ladies'
Auxiliary of the National Association of
Civil Service Employees was held Wednes-
day afternoon with Mrs. Harry S. Hig
gins, 80 Gold street. Mrs. III. M. Full
Ter was chosen president for the ensuing
year and the other officers were elected
as follows: Vice president, Mrs. f. II.
Douglass; secretary. Mrs H. F. Page;
treasurer, Mrs. J. e. Jordan: executive
committee, Mrs. A. c.. Clement, Mrs J.
F. Larrabee and Mrs. I. f. Thomas.
The house was beautifully decorated in
a manner suggesting Christmas festivity
and the dainty luncheon that was served
was still more effective development of
the same idea. The ladies enjoyed the
occasion thoroughly. The next meeting
will be Wednesday, Dec. 80, with Mrs.
Forrest Whitehouse. Morrill, avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-17

There was a we'll defined report about
the city Wednesday that the Maine Cen
trail will curtail its service considerably
beginning next week and that the new
special timetables putting the changes
into effect are being prepared. The re-
port was that among the changes most
closely affecting the people of this Sec
ton of the State would be the cancella-
ton of the trains known to railroad men
as No. 16. going west from Waterville
by way of Lewiston at Els P. NJ, and
No. 127. going east through Waterville
at 3.47 in the early morning. 1t is ru-
mored also that No. 3, an eastbound train
arriving from Portland and Augusta at
12.42 noon, and No. 4, the return train
leaving Waterville at 2.30 P. NJ, would
also be cancelled. No information could
be obtained Wednesday at the local tick
ct office or from railroad officials in Wa
terville.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-17

made his home with his son. His health
had been such that he had not been
very active for year or so, but 1t was
not until few days ago that he was
taken to his bed. He is survived by two
daughters, Mrs. A. d. Esty of Silver
street and Mrs. L. ]. Sherwood of Los
Angeles, CAL; three sons A. II. McLel-
Ian of Maiden, Mass, DR.. ]. w. Z. Me-
Lellan of Caribou, and Robert, with
whom he made his home. Funeral SER
vices will be held at the hAuse at 2 P.
Nj. Thursday. with Rev. H. c. Turner
officiating. Interment will be in Pine
Grove cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-17

That was a long six hours. In four
hours we made a trial. but without
success. In five hours we tried again.
There seemed to be occasional rises Of.
say. foot or two. In another hair
hour we tried it again and could feel
ourselves rising, but very slowly. How
ever. as the pressure above lessened
we went up more rapidly till we reach
ed the surface.
Shall ever forget that first sight of
the upper world?
Two days later | tried again and
blew up the cruiser and 400 men,
Brockton Daily Enterprise.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-17
Robert Mcclellan

Robert Mcclellan. aged 76, died early
Wednesday morning at the home of his
son Robert, River road, from a general
breakdown brought on by old age. The
deceased was born in Bloomfield, N. B.,
and was the son of John and Mercy Nc
Lellan. He passed the greater part Of
his life as resident of Caribou, and
travelled through Aroostook as agent for
pianos and organs. He came to Water
vile about five years ago and had since
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-17
STATE GRANGE
Continued from Page one)
Pressure Isle, Secretary LIBBY. Mr..

Pressure Isle. Secretary Libby. Mr.
Clifford and others. =
Whereas the present method of dis
tributing the State school funds is not
in harmony with the educational spirit
which prompted our law makers in 1928
to pass laws creating such State school
funds, and
Whereas the ration of attendance to
the whole number of persons who draw
school money from the State today is
very small in comparison with the same
ratio 10 years ago, when the school CEN
sus method of distribution was estab-
lished, and
Whereas the valuation principle intro
duced in 1909 in the distribution of said
funds has a tendency to make educa-
tional burdens of the strong towns light.
er and those OF the weak towns heavier,
and
Whereas the equalization fund estab
lished in 1903 and increased in 1911, af-
fords but the smallest fraction of equal
izing the inequalities of distribution now
existing, and is but sop given to the
rural population of Maine, and
Whereas the present method of distri-
button of the State school funds gives to
some cities more money than they can
use for school purposes while many
rural towns have to maintain high
rate OF taxation to secure the minimum
school year allowed by law; therefore
be it
Resolved: That the Maine State Grange
in its 41st annual session assembled de-
clare alphabetically for a change in the
methods of distribution of the State
school funds, and mplore our legislators
at the coming session of the Legislature
to pass law whereby the said funds
may be distributed according to aggre-
gate attendance; and be 1t further
Resolved That this State Grange in
struct its legislative committee to use
every honorable means to bring about
such legislation as win result in the dis
tribution of our State school funds ac-
our common schools.
The discussion on this resolution was
earnest and it was shown that thousands
of pupils were receiving school money
who never attended school. The resolu-
ton was adopted by a unanimous vote.
wi. osctSoh dSheu tHdt the GTduSe Iuenl-
bers all over the State come to the aid
of the legislative committee of which he
was a member
Invited to Bangor
/ Mr.. Stetson then read the following
telegram from Bangor:
Hon. c. S. Stetson, Maine State Grange,
Lewiston, Me-.
Please accept Bangors greetings to
the members of the Grange and our invi-
tation to hold next meeting in this city.
Bangor Chamber of Commerce.
'"W. A. Hennesy, secretary"
This communication was referred to
the executive committee.
Election Of Executive Members
Then came the election Of two
members of the executive committee.
George Alden of Gorham, and Geo
Plummer Of Newport, were the two
members whose terms had expired.
VIM. Deering and May Perkins were
appointed a committee to receive, soft,
count and announce votes.
1t requires considerable time to re-
ceive and count the votes Of several
hundred members but 1t was accom-
plished at last. The intervening time
was taken up with music by the blind
violinist Frank Cyrone of Addison.
Chairman Deering then announced
the result of the ballot for members
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-17
zETES And A. 7. 0.
TIE IN BOWLING MATCH

The match between the Zetes and
the A. T. O's which was rolled at the
Casino alleys Wednesday afternoon
resulted in an equal division of points
each fraternity receiving two points
each. The match was close through
out but was lacking of any exception
ally high totals. The second string
resulted in a tie which necessitated an
extra string which was won by the
A. T. O. five by close margin
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-17

The session of Kennebec District
Lodge. international Order Of Good Tenn
piars. held with Waterville Lodge at A.
o. U. w. hall Wednesday evening, was
well attended. Thirteen candidates took
the District degree. At the session of
waterviile Lodge, held previous to the
district meeting. one candidate was ini-
.iated. Supper followed the ceremonies
siuslc was furnished By Messrs. Penney.
Alley and Herd.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-17

Although most Of the cities In Japan
have good sidewalks, modern street
paving is practically unknown in the
empire.
More than 120,000.000 board feet Of
timber was given away by the govern
ment last year to settlers and miners
living in or near the national Soresta.I
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-17

Deputy Sheriff John Roderick made an
other seizure Wednesday morning at the
freight shed. thereby depriving Bangor
consumers Of the cup that cheers to the
extent of IS quart bottles of whiskey,
racked in barrel and consigned to
James Taylor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-17

Herbert w. Jones, formerly in the OPP
teal business in Waterville. now Georgia
and Florida agent for the New York Art
Co.. was calling on friends in the city
Wednesday while making a visit at his
home In South China.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-17

of the executive committee: E. T.
Clifford, Winthrop for two years.
George Alden of Gorham, elected
member of executive committee for
two years.
The State Master then called on
Chaplain A. e. Morse for a reading
and as usual he convulsed the crowd
and was called back by tremendous
encore
Prof. r. P. Mitchell of Orono then
read report on the formation fof
boys clubs. The movement was ex-
tending all over the country, AMI
should be pushed in Maine in order to
inculcate love of agriculture among
the boys and girls. The report Was
adopted.
Among the guests present is Ansel
Holway of Skowhegan. He has long
been one of the most prominent MEM
bers of the order in Maine and has
served in many official positions. He
is now SO years old and leads all
members here in point of age. Mt.
Holway has received many congrat-
ulations and courtesies from his asso-
ciates.
C. Fred Names then made a cor
dialNspeech of thanks for the coming
of the Grange to Lewiston this year
and hoped they would soon come
again. He assured them that still
more cordial welcome would await
them.
State Master Stetson said that Mr..
Names had proved to be the Johnny
on the spot and to him was due the
credit of this great reception. Loud
applause.
More music was given by the blind
violinist and then a recess for dinner
was taken.
The Afternoon Session
The afternoon session was taken
up by reading reports of committees
and comforting the Fifth degree. This
was to accommodate members of the
subordinate Oranges who were anx-
ious to take the Sixth degree this
evening. A committee consisting o.
Arthur Morris, Mrs. Nellie HascaI
and May Bailey were appointed u
receive names for this degree and they
have been kept busy all day. The
class both for the Fifth degree amt
the Sixth are very large. The Fifth
degree was worked by the officers OF
the Androscoggin Pomona Grange and
that is enough to know that it was
well done.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-17

II is not usual to have a monster clear
ance sale at Christmas time. In present.
ing its big list of attractive offerings
the American Clothing Company has
given an added spur to the Christmas
shopper who 10 searching for useful
giveables. Read the ad.-Ady.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-17

Preparations are progressing for the
sale of the Pythian Sisters Friday aft
ernoon at the X. of p. hall, Main street.
There will be the usual large display of
fancy articles and other commodities
generally found at bazaars.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-17

James Eugene Conner and Charles
Barton returned Wednesday from Car
atunk with a doe and buck deer, the
fruit of a weeks hunting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-17

L. II. Soper Co. announce a three-days
sale beginning today. new stock of
this seasons goods marked down right
In the height of the holiday season. An
opportunity not to be ENTHUSIASTICALLY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-17

; The Sigma Tau Club of the Waterville
High school entertained large number
of the young folks Wednesday afternoon
from 4 to at a dancing party in Pom
erleau's hall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-17

Emery-B Brown In their large ad. invite
Christmas shoppers to their store to see
the wonderful assortment they have to
select that present from.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-17

II. E. Pummer has returned to his
home in Lisbon Falls, after a brief
stay here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-17

Roy D. Hodsdon of Lewiston was in
the city Wednesday calling on the
hardware dealers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-17

body of Louis Bourque, who fell through
the ice Sunday, was continued all day
Wednesday by Peter Laprice in divers
outfit, but no trace of it could be found.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-17

At the meeting OF Samaritan Lodge Of
Odd Fellows Wednesday evening nine
candidates were given the Initiatory de-
gree.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-17

Miss Blanche Lcterneau is filing po-
sition as ticket seller in the box Office
at the Opera house.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-17

Frank N. williams of Portland and
d. M. Johnson of New York were call
ing on merchants Wednesday, display
ing an early line Of spring apparel
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-17

F. H. Leavitt of Lisbon Falls is Wis
iting friends in WatervilIe and vicin-
ity for a few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-17
WATERVILLE LOCAL NEWS.


Additional Waterville news and adver-
tisements will be found on pages and 3.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-23
"SPRISG.
fContinued.)

The hrst sound that grccts Va when
we awake In the mornings is tho sweet
song OF the birds. 1t is interest
ing to watch the little birds working
diligently, building their nests All
day long. maybe. heard tho chirp of
the cricket and the katyciid After
shutdown, one can hear the plaintive
sound Of the whipporwill and the con
tinued 'clunG chung" OF. the frog
The little streams awaken ana seem
along their peaceful course and NOT
be standing stu. frozen. Then come
the rivers with that gushing sound
like :he wind before q storm in sum
mcr. How quiet and peaceful every
thing seems when we stand rs a
clear brook, watching the crystal wa
ters gliding over white pcbbly bot =
toms. GlstcninE In the sunshine. aud
the little minnows dartinB to and fro.
How joyful the fisherman is when
he can go TO the river banks and lakes
to fish. The lazy hoy would rather
sit all day In the scorching sun without
even getting q bite than TO do a little
work al home.
How merry the children arc when
they can go on picnics and ramble
around the woods after rhododcndron.
hepatica. wood ancminc. Jack in the
pulpit. etc. coming home laden with
their numerous treaures
The poets have written much con
corning spring, as there arc so many
comparisons to the flowers bright sun
shine, etc.
VIRGINIA WAL<ER
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-23
THE LAST DAY OF SCHOOL.

Saturday, June 10 was the last dav
OF school. We went that day to re
ccive ON cards of promotion. That
~" DAY Of much excitement for every
ons OF US. some children were laugh
Ing. some crying and some not know
ing when 10 DO. laugh or cry
MHoel Moore was tho only child in
m; pom that was crying. She had
not been dong so very we'll OF spell
ing. and her uncle promised 10 take
LEI TO Washington If she received a
FIRST mono (Which is the Highest stand =.
ING OF alp. There was 40 need OF
Mabel crying, because she certainly
was due trip TO Washington.
Some Of the children that MAJ have
been CRYING were laughing There
We're only two who were unpromoted,
and they were BOYS
y girl named Frances stood the
Nighcst III my class Mary came sec
ono, and | was third. really don't
Teiae nher how the others stood AS
whole, we have the reputation of be-
inc very good class.
FRANCES AUGUST.
loI North Sycamore Street. city.