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Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-03-13
Other Winthrop Items.

The Coffee party given Wednesday eve
ming for the benefit of the Trolley League
baseball team was a great success. The
attendance was good, and substantial
sum was raised Whist and dancing We're
enjoyed The hall was very prettily dec
grated with college pennats and baseball
posters. The young ladies served sand
witches. coffee, ice cream, cake and con-
fectionery The prospect for the coming
season in baseball Is very promising
Winthrop expects to present team
which will carry off another pennant and
much interest is manifested by the towns
people. A minstrel will be given In few
weeks for the benefit of the team.
There will be food sale by Abenaki
Chapter, O. E. S, Friday afternoon at
the Office of the w. & w. Light and
Power Co.
Mrs. ]. f. Bates has returned from a
visit In Fairfield.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-03-13
A Staple Medicine
for EUery Family
No Self Respecting Group OF People
Should be Without Good Family

No Self Respecting Group OF People
Should be Without Good Family
Laxative.
1t is inconceiyable in this day OF
general intelligence that any family
would be without a simple remedy for
the minor ills of life. for often by CIV
ing such a remedy in time serious
disease can be frustrated and a life
saved.
For example, If at the first sign of a
cold a simple laxative-tonic like Dr.
CaldwelPs Syrup Pepsin were given'
the beginning of a serious lung affec-
ton or of a typhoid fever might be
avoided. And also in headaches,
nervousness, ETC., small dose OF TINS
remedy would relieve the congestion
and replace distress with comfort.
Mothers give it to tiny infants ana
little children, and grown people take
it with equally good effect.
Thousands of good American homes
are never without it, among them the
home of Mrs. c. A. Wright, 1881 Pasa-
dena Ave-, Long Beach, Cal. She had
considerable trouble raising little
Lawrence, three years old, but after
regulating his bowels with small doses
or DIR. CaluWell ssyAu up IOPoAiA az -
gan to thrive and she has had no fur
ther trouble with him. They use II
generally in her home.
Syrup Pepsin saves the health OF the
family, and 1t saves doctors bills. II
is a guaranteed cure for any form OF
stomach, liver and bowel trouble, con-
stipation, indigestion. biliousness, gas
on the stomach, headaches, drowsi-
ness after eating. etc. Have no hesl-
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-03-13
STATES TAKES CHARGES OF
BANK AT NELSONVillE, OHIO

Columbus, Ohio, March 12.--Emery
sIattanner, state superintendent of
banks, announced here this morning
that the state had taken charge of
the Miners & Mechanics Bank at Nell
sonviIle. Ohio, after state examiners
reported at midnight that the liabili-
ties of the bank are $4,000 excess of
the assets.
The bank is privately owned con-
Germ. Bad loans to oil and traction in
terests was given as the cause of the
banks condition.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-03-13

Frank Hoyle and brother, Harry
Hoyle. returned Saturday from Mas
sachusetts, where they were called by
| the death of their mother.
Mrs. Charlie Boyington and children
| of Belgrade were weekend guests of
| her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Obed Allen.
Ed Holway returned Saturday from
| Harmony, where he has been en-
ployed for several weeks.
Mrs. Helen Barker is spending a
| few days with friends in Boston.
Mrs. Elmer Baker of Bingham and
F.. G. Doe of Gardiner were in town
| Thursday to attend the funeral of
| their uncle, the late Russell Haynes.
Mrs. Della Williamson is spending a
| few days with her daughter, Mrs. Ed
| Walton in Mercer.
William Owens of Concord was a
recent business caller in town.
Alfred Brown spent a few days last
week at his home in Iceboro.
Miss Elva Sheaf who has been work
ing for Mrs. Lee owens. returned
Sunday to her home in Larone.
Miss Pearl Giggey of Augusta, is the
guest of her sister, Mrs. Andrew An
dersen.
were recently in town on business.
Leo Briggs Of Skowhegan is in town
for a few days.
Max Goldberg and family left Tues
day for Old Orchard, where they Will
make their home.
Mrs. Leland Merrill and Mrs. ]. II.
Pierce were in Waterville Saturday.
Mrs. Mildred Webb is reported on
the sick list.
Grade TX of the Grammar school
gave an entertainment Friday evening
in the High school building. About SIS
was cleared.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Kidder are NOV
ing into the rent recently vacated by
Max Goldberg and family.
Edward Burgess and Louis Whitney
are in Boston for few days attending
the Auto show.
B. G. True of Clinton Is a guest of
DR.. w. F. Brown and family.
Stephen Delano of Waterville is WIS.,
iting his sister. Mrs. Eta Crosby.
Miss Annette Spaulding has returned
from Springvale for her spring vaca-
tion.
George Chandler and Joseph Mcneil,
who have both been sick whit pneu-
monia, are able to sit up some.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. G. Davis of Canaan
are guests of relatives in town.
lothian Woods is on a business trip
to Boston.
F. f. Jewett was recently in Clinton
and Canaan on business.
Will Taylor of Mechanic Falls is the
guest of his parents. Mr.. and Mrs. d.
E. Taylor.
Fred Wheeler recently had the mis-
fortune to fracture one of the bones
of one finger.
George Jewell of Madison is the guest
Of relatives in town.
Mrs. Roy Trueworthy is i'll with a
slight attack of appendicitis
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Lessor of Madi-
osn were recent visitors in town.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-03-13

Germany makes toys for all the
world at Sonneberg, the annual pro-
duction amounting to $30,000,000 Ger
man playthings are exported in almost
equal amounts to other European
countries and to oversee countries. Re-
Gently Germany has found sharp COM
petition in the production Of play
things France, with an annual pro-
duction of about nine million two hun
dred and fifty thousand, makes a fine
grade of TOYS.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-03-13
Harmless "fruit laxative" cleanses
stomach, liver and bowels.

Look at the tongue, mother, If
coated. it is sure sign that your little
ones stomach, liver and bowels need a
gentle, thorough cleansing at once.
When peevish, crcss, listless, pale,
doesn't sleep, eat or act naturally, or is
feverish, stomach sour, breath bad, has
stomach ache, sore throat, diarrhoea,
full of cold, give a teaspoonful of
California syrup OF Figs" and in a
lust few hours all the foul. consti-
pated waste, undigested food and sour
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-03-13
SORE, ACHING JOINTS, STIFFNESS
RUB RHEUMATISM PAIN RIGHT OUT

sciatica cure which never disappoints
and can not burn the skin.
Timber up! Quit complaining; get
small trial bottle from your drug
gist. and in just a moment you'll be
free from rheumatic pain, soreness.
stiffness and swelling. Don't suffer!
Relief and a cure awaits you. "St.
Jacobs Oir' has cured millions of
rheumatism sufferers in the last half
century, and is just as good for SCI
atica, neuralgia, lumbago, backache.
sprains and swellings.-Ady.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-03-13

fancy about giving it to any member
of the family, however young or old,
for 1t contains nothing injurious to the
youngest person.
A bottle can be obtained at any
nearby drug store for fifty cents or
one dollar. The latter size is more
economical and is bought by those
who have already convinced them
selves of it's merits. Syrup Pepsin
users learn to discard pills, salts,
cathartics and purgatives generally as
they are too great a shock to any
average system.
Families wishing to try free sam
pie bottle can obtain it postpaid by
addressing DR.. w. B. Caldwell, 4ls
Washington ST, Monticello, Ill. A
postal card with your name and ad-
dress on it will do.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-03-13

followed discussion of questions prepared
by the lecturer. A fine dinner was en->
joyed by all. Thirty-one candidates were
initiated in the fifth degree. A fine pro-
gram by the host grange followed. The,
evening program consisted of music and
recitations and the three-aet drama, Red
Acre Farm" =
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-03-13

Governor Glynn be asked to appoint
commission to study detectives and
consider their isolation and steriliza-
ton. Industrial and agricultural
schools for the improvement of de-
fectives are also recommended.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-03-13
Frank Pattee.

morning after a lingering illness with
tuberculosis. Mr.. Pattee was born in
Mercer about 40 years ago, the son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Pattee. About 10
years ago he was united in marriage
to Miss Lillian Tracy of Mercer. Fun
eral services were held Saturday fore
noon, Rev. Robert Sheaf officiating.
Intefment was in the family lot at
East Mercer. The pall-bearers were
old friends from Mercer, William
Wade, Bailey Smith, Ansel Nickerson
and Frank Kelley. A widow and one
daughter survive
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-03-13
Hancock Pomona Grange.

Bluehill Grange March Z. A cordial adj
dress of welcome was given by Mrs Nell
lie Wood, master OF the host Grange,
Mrs. Annie Treworgy responded. Then
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-03-13

ing Fair and Holy" from Faust" and
Il Hear You Calling Me-" a pretty scene
was the Rainbow Fairies Revef' by Lo-
ra Bonney, Thelma Kneeland, Lillian La
vale, Marcia Pinkham, Marjorie and Es-
ther Rowell and Erma Simpson, with
Barbara Pinkham as the Fairy Queen and
Dorothy Hannaford as Aurora.
Miss Leah Hoxie acted as accompanist
assisted by DR. w. B. Sanborn, violinist.
The proceeds are for the graduation
fund.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-03-13

Victor Hugo found the knowledge of
foreign languages dangerous posses
sion for an author. II have long since
regretted my folly in learning Span
ish," he confessed te Henri Rochefort.
eff you want to retain a perfect mas
terry of your native tongue avoid any
acquaintance with foreign languages
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-03-13

In order that policemen may take shell
ter from snow and rain, the city of Brus-
sells is erecting large zinc umbrellas
around street lamp posts.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-03-13
sst q small trial bottle Of old.tlme,
penetrating "st. Jacobs
OIL"

What's Rheumatism? Pain only.
Stop drugging. Not one case in
ifty requires internal treatment. Rub
soothing, penetrating st. Jacobs oip'
Iirectly upon the tender spot and
-elief comes instantly. "St. Jacobs
Oil" Is q harmless rheumatism and
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-03-13
CHINA.

Service In the NJ. z. church, China vii
Iage. at go p. M. Sunday, March Is.
Special sermon on Temperance
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-03-13

France makes nearly 26,o0o,eoe pairs OF
gloves yearly, and of these 100000 pairs
are exported.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-03-13
NORR|DCEW0CK.
All Schools, Except High,
To Have a Vacation.
"Red Acre Farm" Well Pre-
Sented--An Accident.
Deaths and Funerals Of Frank Pat
tee and Miss Rose Frederick.

All the schools in town excepting the
High school closed Friday for q va
cation of several weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-03-13

The Junior class of the Norridgewock
High school presented the drama Red
Acre Farm" March 4, at Fairfield Cen
ter to a good sized audience.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-03-13
Miss Rose Frederick.

Miss Rose Frederick passed away
early Sunday morning, after an ILL
hess of several days. Funeral services
Were held at 10 A. NJ, Tuesday, Rev.
Mr.. Trites officiating.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-11-19
4@HEHHHHHIMH
a1H]@1MHHNHlHlT

number depends on the length Of the
crib. Put inverted pans over posts to
keep rats out
To make the crib use 2 by 6's as
sleepers on which to place the flooring.
Make the front Of the crib eight feet
high and the rear six feet At the top.
bottom and middle of the studding
spike 2 by 6 planks or strong boards
to thoroughly brace the crib. These
brace planks extend l%engthwise of Che
crib and also across the end.
The inside planking at the bottom,
middle and top serves as a support for
strong small meshed wire, which takes
the place Of Stats or walls. By using
small mesh wire this crib Is made "a:
proof. If the crib Is twelve feet in
length some inside bracing is neces.
sary to keep the sides from spreading,
and there should also be doors at both
ends.
Cribs Of this construction have been
built for about $40 and have a capacity
Of 1000 bushels. which is only / cent a
bushel for storage. Farm and Nreside.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-11-19
A USE FOR VICE PRESIDENTS.
Even After One Goes Out Of Office His
Name May Work Wonders.

Even After One Goes Out of Office His
Name May Work Wonders.
l.. 0. Hartman Of Chicago, an agent
for the Foreign Missions society OF the
Methodist Episcopal church. who re-
turned to America on the liner Prin-
cipe dt Udine, brought back an anus
ing story illustrating how we'll known
our vice presidents are In foreign coun-
tries.
We had an awful time getting from
Semin, Hungary, to Vienna. at one
place | was held under suspicion of
being u spy. I had an old letter Of IN
PRODUCTION written by Mr.. Fairbanks
Of Indiana when he was vice president.
A young officer Of the Austrian army
read the letter and became voluble.
"'Ah,' he said. this is your vice pres
tdent-a great man. l have heard Of
him.
He gave me a pass. which got me
through the country"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-11-19

getaDIe type"
was nonplused as to how Il butler
would reply to such a statement. and
took refuge in no reply at all. Az 1t
happened none was needed. The ship
gave a terrific roll at that moment, and
just saved the c~hartreuse as 1t was
leaving the table. Mrs. Johns was
holding to a chair.
'Wen caught" she smiled. and,
taking a fresh cigarette. she bent over
a table lamp and lighted it herself. All
the time her eyes were on me. I felt
that she was studying me over her
cigarette, with something in view.
us it still raining??"
Yes. Mrs. Johns"
Twill you get a wrap from Karen
and bring it to me on deck: IL want
air tonight"
The forward companionway led
down into the main cabin. She moved
toward it. her pale green gown fading
into the shadow. At the foot Of the
steps she turned and looked back at
me. had been stupid enough, but I
knew then that she had something to
say to me, something that she would
not trust to the cabin walls. l got the
wrap.
She was sitting in a deck chair when
| found her.
"Sit down, Leslie" she said. pointing
to the chair beside her. And. as 1 hest
tated: Don't be silly, boy. Elsa Lee
and her sister may be as blind rs they
like. You are not a sailor, or a butler.
either. ! don't care what you r I'm
not going to ask any questions"
l sat on the edge of the chair, some
what uneasy. to tell the truth. The
crew were about on Il night like that.
and at any moment Elsa Lee might
avail herself of the dummy hand, as
she sometimes did. and run up for a
breath of air or a glimpse Of the sea.
"Just now, Mrs. Johns" l said. II
am one of the crew of the Ella. and If
l am seen here
"Oh, fudgey she retorted inpatient
~. my reputation isn't going to be
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-11-19
CHAPTER III.
Quote Omar khayyam.

Quote Omar khayyam.
A IT first the thing seemed smooth
IN ed over. 1t Is true that the
captain did not speak to the
~ first mate except when CON-
PEELED to and that Turner and the cap
tain ignored each other deliberately.
The cruise went on without event
There was no attempt on Turner's
part to carry out his threat of the
night before, nor did he. as the crew
had ~prophesied. order the Ella into the
nearest port. He kept much to him.
self, spending whole days below. with
Williams carrying him highballs. al
ways appearing at dinner. however.
sodden Of face but Immediately dress
ed and eating little or nothing.
A week went by In this fashion.
Turing IS all to security. was still
lean, but fairly strong again. Vail.
left to himself or to the women of the
party. took to talking with me now
and then. ] thought he was uneasy.
More than nee he expressed a regret
that he had taken the cruise, laying
his discomfort to the long inaction.
But the real reason was Turner's jeal-
ousy of him, the obsession Of the dip
somaniac. knew it. and Vail knew
that l knew.
On the 9Th we encountered bad
weather, the first wind of the cruise.
All hands were required for lacking.
and I was stationed on the %forecastle
head with one other man. Williams.
the butler, succumbed to the weather,
and at 8 o'clock Miss Lee made her
way forward through the driving rain
and asked me IL I could take his place.
I said that ! was probably not so
useful that I could not be spared and
that I would try. Wallis suggestion
had come back to me. and this was
my chance to get Williams keys.
Miss Lee having spoken to the captain.
I was relieved from duty and went aft
with her. What with the plunging
of the vessel and the slippery decks
she almost fell twice. and each time I
caught her.
The second time she wrenched her an
kle and stood for q moment holding tc
the rail, while I waited beside her
), She wore u heavy ulster Of some rough
material and a small. soft hat Of thu
same material pulled over her ears
Her soft hair lay wet across her fore
head.
"How are you liking the sea. Les
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-11-19

hurt, and the mans never Is. Leslie,
l an frightened-you know what l
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-11-19
Copyright, 1913, BY the Mcclure Publications, Inc.
Copyright, 1914. BY Mary Rp6eyts Rjneha-r.

Leg" b said after she had tested her
ankle and found the damage inconsid-
cradle.
Every much. Miss Lee"
DO you intend to remain "a
sailor?'
Il am moi u sailor. am a deck
steward. and | am about to become a
butler"
THAT was our agreement" she flash
ed at me.
Certainly. And to know that l in
tend to fulfill 1t to the letter / have
only to show this"
1t had been one of McWhirter's in
SEPARATIONS, on learning how l had been
engaged. the small book called 1.-The
Perfect Butler" I took 1t from the
pocket of my flannel shirt. under my
oilskins. and held it out to her.
II have not got very far" l said
humbly. Its not inspiring reading.
I've got the wineglasses Strengthened
out. but it seems a lot Of fuss about
nothing. Wine is wine. isn't it? What
difference. after all. does a hollow
stem or green glass make
The rain was beating down on US.
The Perfect Butler" was weeping
tears, as Its chart of choice vintages
was mixed with water. Miss Lee look
ed up. smiling. from the book.
"You prefer "a jug Of wine.'" she
said.
"Old Omar had the right idea, only l
imagine literally it vas a skin Of wine
They didn't have jugs, did theyY
You know the 'RubaiyatY she ask
ed slowly.
II know the jug of wine and loaf of
bread part" l admitted. irritated at
the slip. In my home city they're
using it to advertise a particular sort
Of bread. You know-'A book OF
verses underneath the bough, a loaf of
Virgins homemade bread and thou"
In spite OF myself. in spite of the alb
surd verse, OF the pouring rain, of the
fact that / was shortly to place her
dinner before her in the capacity of
upper servant. / thrilled to the last two
words.
"'And thOu.'" l repeated.
She looked up at me, startled. and
for a second our glances held. The
next moment she was gone, and l was
alone ON a rain swept deck. cnrsing my
folly.
That night in a white linen coat
served dinner in the after house. The
meal was unusually gay. rendered SO
by the pitching OF the boat and the
uncertainty of the dishes. In the gen.
eral hilarity my a~wkwardness went
unnoticed. Miss Lee, sitting beside
Vail, devoted herself to him. Mrs.
Johns, young and blond. tried to inter
est Turner and, failing in that. took
to watching me, to my discontinue
Mrs. Turner. with apprehensive eyes
ON her husband. ate little and drank
nothing.
Dinner over In the main cabin. they
lounged into the chart room-except
Mrs, Johns, who. following them tt
the door, closed it behind them anG
came back. She held a lighted ciga
rette, and she stood just outside th'
zone of candlelight. watching mt
through narrowed eyes.
"You got along very well tonight,
she observed. Are yon quite stronl
again?"
quite strong, Mrs. Johns"
"You have W done this. sort o
thing before. have yog?s
Buffers work! No. but it is rathe
simple"
II thought perhaps you had" sh
said. II seem to recall you vaguely
that Is, | seem to remember a crow
of people and a noise. dare say
did see. you In a crowd somewhere
you know. you are rather an un1o
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-11-19

Robert Ford in his book Thistle
down" tells an amusing story Of a
clergyman who stood for some time
n Monday morning watching a man
fishing for trout in a Scotch stream.
I'm a fisher. too" remarked the
minister in the course of conversation,
adding rather u%nctnously. "But a fisher
Of men,"
Aye" was the dry retort Of the an
gier, II had a peep into your creel yes
terday. Ye didna seem to hae catched
Hfanvr
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-11-19
The Gaeed Behind the Cardinals.

The st. Louis National league club
has done most Of its damage this sea-
son by daring base running. Miller
Huggins having adopted the system
used by McGraw three a ago.
when the Giants virtually slid into a
championship The a Car.
dinal runner gets on base he makes
an attempt to get that extra n Many
Of them fail. but they keep right on
making the attempt. and sooner or lat
er that form OF attack Is bonnd to tt@t.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-11-19

hurt, and the mans never Is. Leslie,
l am frightened-you know what l
mean
Turner?
Yes"
You mean-with the captain?'
With any one who happens to be
near. He is dangerous. 1t is Vail
now. He thinks Mr.. Vail is in. love
with his wife. The fact is that Vail
well, never mind about that The
point is this: This afternoon he had
a dispute with Williams and knocked
him down. The other women don't
know it. Vail told me. We have Civ
en- out that Williams is seasick. 1t
will be Vail next, and If he puts a
hand on him Vail will kill him; | know
him"
I'VE could stop this drinking"
And have him shoot up the ship! /
have been thinking all evening, and
only n thing occurs to me. We are
five women and two men, and Vail re-
fuses to be alarmed. ! want you to
sleep in the after house. Isn't there a
storeroom where you could put a cot?"
YES" l agreed. land I'll do 1t, OF
course, if you are uneasy. but l really
think
Never, mind what you really think
l haven't slept for three nights, and
I'm showing it." She made a motion
to rise, and I helped her up. She was
q tall woman, and before I knew it she
had put both her hands ON my Shout
ders.
You are a poor butler and an indir-
ferent sailor, l believe" she said. but
you are rather a dear. Thank you."
She left me. alternately uplifted and
sheepish. But that night I took a blan-
ket and a pillow into the storeroom
and spread my six feet Of length along
the greatest diameter of a 4 by z pan.
try.
And that night also. between six and
seven bells. with the storm subsidized
and only a moderate sea. Schwartz. the
second mate. went overbOard-went
without a cry, without a sound.
Singleton, relieving him at a o'clock,
found his cap lying near starboard,
just forward of the after house. The
helmsman and the two men in the
lookout reported no sound of a strug.
gle. The lookout had seer the light OF
his cigar on the forecastle head at SIX
bells e o'clock,. At seven bells he had
walked back to the helmsman and com
mented c%heerfully on the break In the
weather That was the last seer OF
him taHt itws =
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-11-19
JOHNSON HAS BAD SEASON.
Great Washington TwirIer Experiences
Hard Luck Year.

Great washington TWirIer experienced
Hard Luck Year.
Walter Johnson has lost two-thirds
of the games he pitched this season,
which shows again that the race isn't
always to the swift. although the
safest betting is in that direction.
Johnson has lost more games with a
first division club than he used to
lose with a seventh placer.
He has lost a lot Of close ones and
has pitched a lot Of bad baseball-for
Johnson. In 1918 he was the greatest
pitcher in either league. But in 1914
there will be eight or ten beyond him.