davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-17
Saving the MusseIs.

Some time ago manufacturer of the
pearl" buttons used on practically all
of the white garments manufactured
in the United States were face to face
with an alarming shortage of supply.
The buttons are made from the shells
of mussels which abound in the tribu
taries of the Mississippi and the
manufacturers found that for some
unknown reason the mussels were not
multiplying so rapidly as formerly.
The United States government stepped
in and placed restrictions on mussel
dredging in certain streams, but the
supply continued to diminish. A
more careful study of the lives an l
habits of the mussel was made by the
government biological experts and it
was found that the diminution of sup
ply was due not to the taking out of
the mussels but to the destruction Of
fish in the rivers.
1t was learned. says Popular Me-
chanics, that the mussel is parasitic
in character. its existence depending
largely on its ability when young to
fasten itself to the gills or fms of a
fish. When the fish were extermi-
mated or partly exterminated, the
mussels were accordingly unable to
breed. Certain varieties of mussels
were found to fasten themselves to
certain kinds of fish. The niger
head" mussel one of the most prolific
and valuable of the mussels is para
site to river herring exclusively and
the partial determination of the fish
had had marked effect upon the re-
production of the mussel
The government has now estab-
lshed a research laboratory a few
miles from Muscatine, Ia, the center
of the industry, and is breeding the
mussel, using this and other informal
ton acquired by the experts. A guam
tity of undeveloped mussels is OBJ
tanned from the mother mollusk
Then large number of fish are caught
and transferred to a tank with the
undeveloped mussels. The young
mussels Immediately fasten themselves
to the fish by means of a spined beak,
and the fish are then released into the
river When nearly all of it's organs
are developed the mussel leaves the
fish and sinks to the bottom, fasten-
ing itself on some object and begin
ming it's life work of producing shells.
Probably billions of the young mussels
which would otherwise have no oppor-
tunity to develop are thus being con-
served by the government.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-17
COCKTAILS AGAIN
CABLES REQUEST

Panama, Dec 16.-Colonel George w
Goethals has again cabled to Secre-
tary of War Garrison at Washington,
setting forth his need for torpedo boat
destroyers in canal ports in order to
preserve the neutrality of the canal
zone. In his message Colonel Goethals
says he has no means of preventing
the use of canal or Panaman ports as
means of communication and that
these ports apparently are being used
to this end at the present time.
Speaking of the situation today,
Col. Goethals expressed the opinion
that there was as much necessity for
torpedo boat destroyers at canal ports
as at any other American ports where
they were stationed to prevent breaches
of maritime laws or of neutrality He
declared that, judging from reports
reaching him, it was evident that the
vicinity Of the isthmus was being
used as a temporary base for the
transfer of supplies and as a means
of communication.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-17
Details.

Details are something beneath the
notice of the majority. 1t requires a
rare sort of mind to accord to them
the proper importance.
1t is necessary for every great artist
to understand details in order that he
may know when they should be ig-
nored. CULVER discovered this inter-
esting fact when he woke up one
morning. The perfection of any mas
terpiece depends upon the strategic
elimination of it's details.
Those who see only those things
which lie between the little and the
great see neither of these. 1t requires
the same capacity of imagination to
master details that it does to master
immensities. To see big one must
also be able to see little.
Controlling events means controlling
details.
Nothing succeeds like detailAr-Lfe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-17
LONDON,S SLUM BABIES.
Gutter Children That Thrive Where
They Court Death.

London gutter babies are immune to
ordinary diseases and thrive under con-
ditions that would be death to other
children, said DR.. Thomas, health Of
ficer of the Finsbury district. DR..
Thomas works in the most congested
of the London boroughs, where 5000
families live and sleep in 5000 rooms.
Some of these babies" he says, las
soon or even before they are able to
crawl, are placed on the sidewalks
early in the day, to be watched or
nursed by girl of four or five years.
They are true gutter children. Some
times the immature nurse falls asleep,
wearfed by her task, and the baby
crawls TO the other side of the road,
needless of traffic. Both are filthy
and gutter stained, but they seem to
live In fact, the stock from. which
they have sprung rises superior to the
rord mary diseases fnhildhood' Among
the cases reported are these:
A baby four months old was given a
piece of raw fat and bacon to chew,
because the grandmother said bacon
was good for babies and canaries.
One baby was dosed with stout and
aniseed by the mother as cure for
collie.
Another baby of nine weeks was fed
chiefly on weak tea.
DR.. Thomas complains of the Sal
rey Camps who act as nurses in the
district, undoing the work of the doc
tors in many cases. He says their ar
rogance is equaled only by their ig-
norance.-New York Tribune.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-17
WINTHROP
Surprise Party to Miss Vera
Thaanum-Funeral Services
For Late Christopher Put
nam-RebekahS Elect
PIERCES ENTERTAINMENT
-TITUS-SANBORN

Funeral services for the late Chris
topher Putnam were held from the
Congregational church Wednesday
morning. Pew. C. G. Mosher of Angus
ia preached the funeral sermon and
the burial was at North Manchester.
Members of the Grand Army, odd Eel
lows and Rebkahs attended. The flow
ers were very beautiful, especially
those from various orders. A. S. Per-
ry, J. A. Foster, ]. T. Bourne and j.,
N Towle acted as pail bearers.
Arthur Lovejoy Rebekah Lodge
elected the following officers at it's
meeting Tuesday evening: n. c.. Mrs.
Edith Sturtevant; V. G., Mrs. Blanche
Kinds: r. s., Mrs. Carrie French; L..
s., Mrs. Lottie Longfellow; Txeas.,
Mrs. Maggie Foster; pianist, Mrs.
Kate Adams. Five candidates were
accepted
Rev. II. A. Clifford is attending the
Ministers Institute at Rumford.
Ralph Putnam is at home from Phil
adelphia, called by, the death of his
grandfather. the late C. c. Putnam.
Mr. and Mrs. E L. Hegarty of Wa
terville were in town the first OF the
week.
The Pierces appeared at Masonic
hall Wednesday evening in the Mason
ic Entertainment Course, before a
crowded house, and gave one of their
splendid programs. Every number was
finely given and received liberal APP
plause but the gem of the program
was Captain January" in which both
MIR. and MES. Pierce were at their best
Saturday evening surprise party was
given by the Ladies' Circle of the Con-
gregational church to Mrs. r. c. Mcllroy
and Miss Vera Thaanum in recognition
Of their services at the annual fair. The
evening was passed delightfully."- with
music Refreshments of ice cream, cake
and fancy crackers We're served.
Dr. and Mrs. Charles Foss, who have
been guests of Mr.. and Mrs. A. G. Fas-
sett, have returned to Dexter.
A unanimous call has been extended to
Rev. Harry Trust of Bowdoin College to
become pastor of the Winthrop Congre-
gational church.
The Literary Club met Monday evening
with Miss Ida morrill,. The program:
Roll call-Xmas stories; paper. "Rivers
of the L. S." Mrs. Clifford; paper,
LAUNDERING Industries" Mrs. Macomber.
The women's Home Missionary So
ciety met Wednesday afternoon with
Mrs. E. p. Libby. Interesting stories
and articles were read. The hostess
furnished dainty refreshments.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-17
MUSIC LANGUAGE.
Single Notes Are Its Letters, Groups
of Notes Its Words.


As you know, the single notes are
the letters of the music language.
Groups of notes are the words of the
music language. In a spoken language
the letters are always sounded one
after the other In the music language
they are sometimes sounded one after
the other and sometimes simultane-
ously.
This fact explains two important di-
visions of music--namely, melody and
harmony. In general way. melody
consists of single tones heard one after
the other; combinations of tones heard
simultaneously are called harmony. A
word of the music language may con-
sst of several tones in succession, like
a word of the spoken language, which
consists of several letters in success
sion.
On the other hand, word of the
music language may consist of sew
eral tones heard simultaneously, which
is impossible in language. Some OF
the most important words of the music
language are those which are used in
both these ways, and it is one of the
great charms of music that its words
can be heard in these two ways.-Dr
Rudolf Won Liebich in Woman's World.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-17
BRAVES TO HAVE
new STAND FOR
$4,000 PEOPLE

Boston, Dec. 16.-One story stands, with
the base IL feet below the street level
and capable of seating approximately 45.-
COO spectators, will be built at the new
baseball park of the world champion
Boston National League club. In maxi
Ing public his plans today President
James b. Gaffney said the grounds would
be constructed something after this man-
ner OF the Yale bowl. The placing of
stands below the street level will make
possible the addition at some future
time of a second story which would nod
be too high above the playing field. Mra
Gaffney said he believed the time was
coming when a double deck stand capS
able of seating se0oo persons would ba
needed. 4
The entire stand. including the bIeachI
ers, will be constructed of cement. The
new grounds will have more playing
space than Fenway Park, the home of
the Red sox. and there will be no short
fence. 1
Mr.. Gaffney has had assurances from
President B. j. Lannin of the Americana
League club that the Braves will be all
lowed the use of Fenway Park until the
new plant is ready.
1t is expected that construction wilp
be completed about July A.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-17
ASSISTANT SEC'Y ROOSEVELT
AYSNAvY IS FROM $1,000 TO
$4,000 men SHORT OF NEEDS

val militia were urged by the assistant
secretary as the most practical way of
building up a reserve. He said the navy
now could command about 1000 militia
men in case of need. The navy. Mr..
Roosevelt assured the committee, had
gone steadily ahead during the past year,
had improved its personnel, had better
ships than ever before, owned more am
munition and had increased the number
of both submarines and torpedo boats.
Are we any less prepared than ever
before?" asked Rep. Grey of Indiana.
Il am unable to answer that ques-
ton as l do not know definitely what
the condition Of certain other powers
Is at this time"
Have you any reason to believe
we are any less prepared"
Yes, comparatively, because GER
tain other nations have been making
preparations in various ways, drilling
organizing and so on, for some months.
So they have increased their prepare
ton for war Relatively we are not SO
we'll prepared as when the European
war began"
From confidential reports" he add
ed, Il am certain other nations have
very greatly increased their subma
rine strength, a fact which Congress
could consider in framing the naval
BILL"
Rear Admiral Fish, chief of the bu-
reau of operations, will testify tomor-
row and Rep. Gardner of Massachu
sets will have a hearing Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-17

Washington, Dec. 16.-Inquiry into
the condition and needs of the navy
was continued today by the House ma
val committee with Assistant Secre-
stand. During the hearing Representa-
tive Hobson made public telegram
from Col. Theodore Roosevelt saying
he did not think any useful purpose
would be served by his appearing be-
fore the committee.
Questioned about the shortage of
men in the navy, Assistant Secretary
Roosevelt said:
I'VE are from 10000 to $4,000 men
short of the needs of the navy as laid
down in the confidential war plans OF
the War College" He explained that
many additional men would be needed
for purposes other than manning ships
now in commission. Asked why SER
viceable vessels were laid up in re-
serve hes aid no nation kept all OF
it's ships constantly in commission,
except Haiti with its navy of two gun
boats.
Mr.. Roosevelt explained table worked
out some months ago by the navy de-
partment, according to a well known
formula, showing the strength in armor-
ed fighting craft of various navies in
points" 1t placed the three leading
powers a follows:
England 776S. Germans 3Sls, United
States S5G2.
Better ships and equipment for the ma
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-17
Poland Developments

In Poland preparations are being
made for new battle or series of
battles. The Russians, according to a
former member of the cabinet at Pc
trograd, have decided. despite the dis
appointment that it must cause to
withdraw their left wing at least and
form new line back in their own ter
ritory. This will relieve Cracow. but
will compel the Austro-Gernan forces
to fight further away from their stra-
tegic railways by which they so quick
ly moved troops to desired points.
This plan will doubtless also affect
the rest of the battle front except that
in the extreme north of Poland, where
the German column has been driven
back by superior force of Russians
A Rome dispatch credits the Austri-
ans with having admitted the loss of
100, 600 men in their expedition against
Servia and their subsequent defeat
by the army of that little nation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-17

two of the German cruisers were sunk,
but it lacks confirmation.
The government took all telephone
lines for official business soon after the
raid occurred: consequently from the
standpoint of the public communication
between London and the coast towns
was temporarily interrupted. Reports
concerning the number of German ships
engaged differ. One says that four ves-
sells shelled Scarborough. another says
three, while a third declares that only
one was engaged in the operation. Three
ships were seen at Hartlepool and two at
Whitby, according to the latest mes
sages.
Causes Great Anger
In London the news that the civilian
inhabitants of unfortified towns should
be subjected to bombardment without
notification was received everywhere
with the greatest anger The public,
however, is entirely calm and there are
no signs of excitement on the streets.
This is the first attack on the United
Kingdom since a small French force
landed in Pembrokeshire In ll9s and was
captured.
Almost as soon as the bombardment of
Scarborough got under way the streets
of the town became crowded with hur-
rying throngs and ciogged with vehicles
of all descriptions, moving out of the
danger zone. The biggest crowd went to
the railroad station, and the first train
away carried great number of women
and children without baggage. AS the
residents of the east coast of England
have been keenly alive. ever since the
war began. to the danger of a raid, many
of them put into operation plans formed
long in advance for their personal safety
in case of a German attack.
The first sound of the German guns
was taken by many townspeople to be
thunder.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-17
OUTLINE OF POSITIONS
Continued from Page one)

North Sea virtually her entire naval
strength exception being made or
course of her fast cruisers, which were
detailed for service in the Pacificl
ocean and in the South Atlantic ana
the number of which recently has been
much decreased by the activity of the
allies.
The British naval strength in the
North Sea is an unknown quantity.
There is reason to believe, however,
that it is formidable. Whatever the
disposition of British ships of war,
outside of British waters may be to-
day, there has been from the begln-s
ming evidence that she has concentrate.
ed in the North Sea a very large pro-
portion of her naval strength.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-17
u. S. BATTERY is
PUT IN POSITION

Naco, Ariz., Dee. 16.-An American bat
terry was placed on the Bisbee road to-
day about two miles from the border and
directly north of Governor Maytorena's
headquarters.
This battery faces the front of the VIII
la force besieging Gen. Hills Carranza
force in Naeo, Sonora.
No firing was carried on today by the
Mexican factions except an occasional
shot from Hills trenches
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-17
PLACES BOMBARDED
Continued from Page One)

rising from the sea and terminates
on the north and south by abrupt
cliffs. The most prominent feature of
the resort is promontory 800 feet
high, which rises above the harhor on
the north side and which is surmount-
ed by the ruins of 18th century cas-
tie. This promontory divides North
Scarborough from the south bay. The
North Cliffs begin near it.
The North bay is embellished with
gardens and along it's shore is the ma
rine drive, two miles long and protect
ed by a sea wall. The fashionable part
of Scarborough is in the southern half
of the city and is separated from the
old town by the park. On the southern
side are the Spa gardens and the min
eral springs. At the back of the south
cliff rises divers mountain, 600 feet
high, affording good view OF the
port and the sea.
The castle of Scarborough browning
the promontory and commanding the
town is one of the most striking OBJ
iects on the Yorkshire coast. From
the beach line the land rises in steep
ascent and upon this slope stands the
town. Scarborough as to situation ana
appearance, has no rival on the north
eastern coast. A branch of the North
eastern Railway connects Scarborough
with York and Hull.
Whitby
Whitby is in the north riding of
Yorkshire on the coast, and about half
way between Scarborough and Har-
tlepool. 1t is a town of about 12,o00
population and also is seaside resort.
1t has a group of hotels along the
cliffs and the town itself is situated on
both banks of the Esk, at its junction
with the sea. The extensive ruins of
the celebrated Abbey of ST. Hilda at
Whitby, upon the summit of the east
cliff, and the ancient church closely
adjoining are the most notable build
ings of the town and are prominent
from the sea. Whitby harbor is pro-
tected at its entrance by stone piers
running out for $50 yards. On one of
these extensions is a handsome stone
light tower elevated SO feet above the
sea. The trade of Whitby is still of
considerable Importance, though 1t has
declined of recent years. Sixty years
ago, Whitby was an important whal-
ing port
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-17
Titus Sanborn

Clifton Titus and Miss Mary San
born We're married Tuesday evening
at the residence of Rev. Edward B.
Henry. Following the ceremony a re-
ception was held at the home of the
brides parents. The house was beau
tifully decorated and fine music was
furnished by an orchestra. About so
guests were present. The couple re-
ceived some beautiful presents and a
great many of them. They were show
cred with good wishes by their many
friends. They left for a wedding jour
ney and will make their home in Win
throp upon their return.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-17
ALLISON LIQUOR
LAW INVALIDATED

Austin. Texas, Dec. 1.-THE stringent
Allison liquor law prohibiting shipment
of liquor into dry territory in Texas
was today practically invalidated by a
decision of the court of criminal appeals,
which Judge Prendergast. who presided,
said wiped it off the statute books" To-
days decision declares any person or
agent may carry or ship liquor into dry
territory provided it is not the intention
to use the liquor for unlawful purposes
or for resale in dry area"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-17

Aches and Pains of rheumatism are
not permanently, but only temporarily.
relieved by external remedies why
not use an internal remedy-Hooc 3
Sarsaparilla, which correets the acid
ity of the blood on which rheumatism
depends and cures the disease?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-17
CURRIER HELD
UNDER $4,000
BOND FOR Term
SUPREME COURT

Bangor, Me-, Dec. 16.-Joseph Cur
Margaret Manning, an elderly woman,
whose body was found on a highway,
near here last Saturday, was bound
over to the supreme court by Munich
pal Court Judge Blanchard today
Bail was fixed at $4,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-17

The principal articles of export from
Portugal are corkwood, cork waste,
corlls. wine, sardines and ores; from
the Island of Madeira, embroideries,
wine and wicker furniture. Rubber and
cocoa from the colonies are re-export-
ed from Lisbon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-17
ANXIETY over
CONDITION OF
EMP'R WILLIAM

Paris, Dec. 16.-(4,15 A. MA
Madrid dispatch published in the
Journal says:
Reliable news received here says
that Emperor Williams condition. al
though recorded by the bulletins as
improved, is giving great anxiety. His
doctors speak of a serious sore throat,
following diphtheria, which the En-
peror contracted during a visit to the
Eastern 'front.'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-17
SHIPPING NEWS

Boston, Dec. 16.-Arrived: Schooner
Howard Palmer, Norfolk.
Sailed: Steamer Anglican (Br), Lon
don; schooners Esther Ann. Norfolk'
and Jacksonville; Ella l.. Davenport,
Savannah: LAME Cobb. Calais: Vine-l
yard do; jeremiah Smith, New York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-17
ARE
LEAVING CRACOW

Warsaw, Russian Poland, Dec. 16.-
Arrivals here from Cracow report that
the civil authorities of the Austrian
fortress have gone to Vienna and that
the middle class population is fleeing
into Hungary. The newspapers at
Cracow have suspended publication
and the absence of news is reported
to be increasing the alarm of the In
habitants.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-17

the freight would send a pleasant drow-
sness over all. At this moment the old
dog would give a prolonged yawn and
this yawn taken up by one member of
the family after another from the young
est to grandmother in the farthest cor
ner would pervade the entire half circle.
And have seen a very respectable yawn
produced by taking "a pair of tengs and
opening them slowly. indianapolis
News.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-17
GANNETS WIN FROM
THE PAPERMAKERS FIVE

Gannetts bowlers tok all the points
from the Papermakers in City
League rolloff Wednesday evening at
the Colonial alleys. Although Gannetts
led from the very first, the match was
not without interesting features
OConnen and Pierson were high bowl
ers for the winnin gteam, while Pom
erleau and Demers held the honors
for the Papermakers.
The summary:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-17
400 HOMELESS
AND JOBLESS
IN CHICAGO, ILL.

Chicago, Dec. 16.-Forty-one hundred
homeless and jobless men were given
beds in two municipal lodging houses and
the Dawes Hotel last night, the third
night of the present cold wave. Nego-
tiations were completed by city authori-
ties today for another lodging building
which will house 1000 men.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-17
BOWLING NOTES

The Augusta bowling team will meet
the Waterville bowlers in a State
League match this evening at Water
vile and a well-contested match is
expected.