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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-11-08
BARRIERS AS WAR ORACLEs.

The war has provided excellent
material for the BARRIERS TO use in
conversation when they get VIC
tim in the chair. BARRIERS are
famed for their ability to converse on
any subject from the baseball sam.a
to the weather, but tho war has obviated
the necessity OF them supplying their
own topics. Nowadays when thew 81
disposed to engage I'm conversation tns>
Immediately start by telling you the
latest developments in the war and ma
turallv they cxpatiate as they get
warmed I'M to the subject. II is a well
known characteristic Of the barber: ne
must exnpperato in or,Icr to iu,nros. Lt,
auditor with the Importance Of the s,,n-
ject on which he is conyersinp
For the benefit of those who ara NJ +,
loss to understand where the barbc-
obtains all his information n ,nts. IA,
horne in mind that tho harb,r hos
pienty OF time nj his dlsnos,I duri,..
the day Every man kn,vs thor, ara
certain period, OF tho dav whom ,bc
b,rher does No, baya .,n,,ch wi. -
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is bteesinr Il, dle,,rlso to- a. ao,,t.
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''nUN anu say h"''IhS' ia" barber ~
'A'' VI MS wv" Sh'p' :" discreet Gus
,'n"rS arc "i'" enough To permit him
10 nave ms say
VI course IN" na''"hall'y " III" bar
n'T j. r'Sp"hS'n'" Tor MS viewpoint
US oHicrS VINO nav" h"rn ldir"nHing
certain SHOPS Tor wears without h"'nc
curious enough l" ma "ui thr uatt"nh'-
'N 81 tnc 'arh'r arc not puzzled AN"
lnnH'r' ne question - answered N
'n'r Sa'lS'a''Nh "lhoui them "von
h.NiuS 'N" question. ThN war has
'auN'u lhh'in"rdhI' FARMERS :" disclose
tneF nationality uninicntionally, TO-
'h"y cannot "N"rcoin" the desire :" toll
YOU Jh't what thrlr sentiments are.
II your sentiments are on The opposite
sac '"r shIeN Rko d"ni disclose"
tHa' ra't 70 IN" harhor especially n he
ms 'he razor IN nus hand. ~" ugh'
~ excited
Ir ms Nar goes on there won't 10
enough OF us '"u ~ tho cry {" supply
IN" h"fnand Tor artistic iHnS"rial work"
enrn"stIv asserted barber =" tho
writer the other night. Did YOU notice
mat two or IN" old assistants have
gone? Yes" Wei, they w"re roserv,sts
ana they answered the call TO join tho
co'ors.
~" use in talking these BelEan-
were bravo fellows. Have yo, ever
been in III" army? Thon you don't
realize what II means 10 hold back such
well drilled and experienced soldiers
80 he Germans. And lust remember
tho RclClans were outnumbcrcI Eve tu
Is all reliable Information. hut some
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-11-08

From ii-n aeriss Der tho city heights
hear the chimes and on ms spirit tNis
sense ~ peace No. mat witch softly
lights
C'pou the hear a. prayer In minister halls
ARrHrF W.tL,cu iEa'U.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-11-08

Who Ia tho author Of the song. Don't
he sorrowfuL darlngT' l. D.
o. don't be sorrowfln, darling
And don't be sorrowful, pray
Taking the year together. my dear.
There Isn't moro night than day.
The words nrs by Rembrandt Pesle
Tho composers name has passed from
memory. but a generation ago Il was a
favorite piece for tho light music of tho
parlor and held rs popularity against the
competition OF Molloy, who wns then the
rage.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-11-08

Please ask some reader to establish tho
source of the following. ! am positive
that It Is from one OF tho Browningsi Il
is disputed and I cannot ma It, r. Il. l..
Sweet thou hast trod on a heart;
Pass, there's world full OF men.
And women as fair as thou art
Must do these things now and again.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-11-08
The Gnarrpstve Of the Gnu,
Prom fhs PorfIard 0rsoonSan.

Prom fhs Porfiard 0rsoondsn
A snr--I gnsver gnev hts gnams
Twas gnever gnotsed about by fame
Gnear gnatal and Onamaaua!and
Led all the gnus, q Enoble band.
CHOW. snoon or gnish,. tho Snimole gnu
Gnipped where the Gncest heritage grew;
Gnuis and gnRrcissus. gneatly blent,
Tho gnu would gnaw for gnourishment
Enegro snomad from the Gniie--
Gnativs Of Ginger too a while
one gnigh' 20 Guatal came 90 do
Ills greatest work, 20 gnab gnu,
Tn. gnimb,s gnu was chipping Enuts
From gnutmeg trees Bnear gnative huts;
His gnickerinE Enostrl's, gnow and then.
shifted tho guight air. He gnipred again.
Tho gn.gro gnomad, RneRr Enoll.
Gnot-d the gnice. gneat, gnRtive hus
Gncarer and gnearer gnosed the gnu,
CHOW gneXt the gnegroa guoN u drew.
who with grew gnife gnnW gneH'ly slew
For IN the gueck he gnl'ked that gnu.
Guumb on its gnosc gnow dropped IN" gnu
The EueEro's gnife, n gnailed him through
GneighinE dashed all the guohle land
From Gndtal and Guamaqunland
Ono more guow gnavigHtes that gnu
Where GnataNs gnoddinE Enutnegs grew
Gnnr gnced carve his gniche In fame-
emo, EHo! | gnevrr gncw his gname.
DE.v CoLLIss
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-11-08

The Little Mother.

From me 81 Lows star
= vas little mother,
WIN bent ana silvery head
WhNs people shouted Victory"
She SAL there with her dead
"Ou- land 10 safe; our cause Ia won"
The eager thousands said
But the little mother only sobhed;
80 God, my boy Il dead
They brought great wreShs ~ cover
The wounds attn gaping wide
But she cav nauEht but the dull white face
OF tn. boy who loved-and died.
Think how no saved his country!
Honored his namo shall be
And unborn millions bless his desds"
"Hs's dead." said she
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-11-08
The song of the Empty Growler,

From The Cincinnati Enquirer
Ito scene was IN a boiler shop, gil WAS
working there,
Her hands were rough and calOussi. bu'
her face was sweet and sai-.
she pounded ri"ets al DAY long and she was
very dry.
u vish / hal good 'org drink" N. fore
man head her sigh.
Tho foreman rushed the GROWER ana he
hold u 20 his Fps.
Ana drained N" bucket rmptv even % the
last few sips
He passed the burtet - 'he Elrl, Here
havc drink" he cried
Ana when tho girl looked IA the can these
words che then replied:
CHNRrs.
You think that you a." smart. YOU brute.
you think that you are slick.
But that T. what | call nasty low down
ornery trick,
And no guy amt no gentleman and no guy
Amt earl.
who'd hand an empty GROWER 20 thirst,
working girl"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-11-08
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.

Under Questions and Answers" In your
publications. Issue OF October rs to the
question, what La meant In English busi-
ness by crossing a cheque?" the answer
given by you would not seem TO be quite
inclusive, Tho cheque In question may
be crossed by the drawer OF by the payee
and the crossing. I. o., the two parallel
transverse lines may OF may not contain.
although II usually does, tho simple
- & Company" or les aboreviation,
- 4 Co.." and which would he con-
sdered general crossing. II tho cross
ing contained the words Barclay a Co"
II would he special crossing, but In
neither instance would the cheuue be
cashed by tho banker II cash were de-
sired BY the payee, the words PAY cash
would be written between the lines In
place Of the bankers name. or IS Co"
II IL legal for the holder to cross the
ch0,ue generally or specially. and he may
include the words mot negotiable for
further protection. The banker TO whom
the cheaue may be crossed can again
eros. It to another banker. Tho base.
however. OF this protective form OF cross
ing IL to prevent It's encashment TO the
holder. as may be done with uncrossed
cheques In this country upon proper
identihcation) therefore II tho holder
receives crossed cheque he deposits Il
with his own banker and Il will be paid
through that banker n II Is generally
crossed or specially crossed to him and
credited to payces account. II tho
chcque is generally crossed the payment
NAV he made to snme banker; /, spe-
cially crossed (, Ia paid TO the banker
named IN the crossing. II - such = pro-
lection that one wonders Il ha. never been
adopted IN this country.
ELISHA FIAGG.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-11-08

Il. y. !. wants 10 know under what
circumstances third hand should go no
trumps when the dealer bids spade and
the second hand passes
r. must not be forgotten that Z the soc
ond hand passes he has nothing 20 show
any more than the dealer. and an average
no trumper may encourage tho dealer 10
iry; out some nve card suit IN hearts
or royals. which was not strong enough
20 Justify the call originally.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-11-08

what Is the rhyme giving the rule OF the
road? TRAVELLER
Sea or Shore For each has its Jingle
The English rule OF the road for vehicle
traffic is contained In tho Jingle that FIRST
appeared IN the sporting MdOdSirc for
September, 1898:
The law Of the road Is n paradox quite
As you're driving your carriage along
n YOU go 20 the left you're sure TO go
right,
II you 20 the right YOU go wrong.
At sea the rule OF tho road is com
plcated by the wind and the set OF the
sails and several problems present them
selves for determination, There are
several i!ng,cs. The simplest &. tho follow
,ng which IL based on tho co,ors ~ the
ships eide lights
Green to green and red 10 red
Perfect safety. 20 ahead.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-11-08

In response to tho request 81 Gordon
WHITE and several others space Is as
signed 10 the eulogy OF the dog h. Sen
ator Vest His authorship ia undoubted.
hui Il IL not 80 we'll established that he
delivered this speech to any jury:
Gentlemen ~ IN. Jury The best
friend a man has In the world may turn
against him and become his enemy. His
son or daughter that he has reared with
loving care may prove ungrate'ul Those
who are nearest and dearest n W.. those
whom We trust with our happiness and
our good name. may become traitors to
the- faith. Tho money that 4 man has
he may lose. II files away from him, per-
hnps when he needs Il most. A mans repu-
'ation may h. sacrificed IN momen.
~ ~ considered action. The people who
are prone to fall on their knees 20 DO
~ honor when success Ia with W. may
be the N-s' 10 throw tho stone ~ malice
when failure settles It's cloud upon our
heads. The one absolutely unselnsh
friend that man can have IN this selfish
world. the ore that never deserts him
the one that never proves ungrsteful or
;reacherous. 10 his dog. Gentlemen Of
the Jury. a mans dog stands by him IN
prosperity ard IN poverty IN heslth and
IN sickness. He will sleep on the oold
ground where tho wintry winds blow and
tho snow drives hrrcely n only he may
be near his masters side. He will kiss
the hand that has no food 70 offer. ne
will lick the wounds and sores that come
IN encounter with the roughness OF the
world He guards the sleep Of his pauper
master \. n he were a prince. Whom all
other friends desert ne remains. when
riches take wings and reputation falls
20 pieces he Is as constant IN his love
a. the sun IN It's Journey through the
heavens II fortune drives the master
forth an outcast In the world, frlendless
snd homeless the faithful dog asks no
higher privilege than that OF ACCOMPANY
ing him TO guard against danger, IN fght
against his enemies and when the last
scene Of all comes and death takes the
master IN his embrace and his body 10
laid away IN the cold ground, no matter
n oil othsr friends pursue their way,
there by his srsveside will the noble doc
he found his head between his paws. his
eyes sad but open In alert watchtulness,
faithful and true sven 20 death"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-11-08

G. A s. says Dealer. 2. bids a spade.
Second hand passes. Third hand. 7. holds
i've hearts 60 tho queen. four spades TO
the ace and queen, Jack and one diamond
and two small clubs Ns1at should be
say?
Pass. n his partner has a spade hand
the mos, ne can lose Is 100. The momeu;
u bid is made on such cards az these the
opponents can sting Il 70 any amount or
can overcall Il II they think they can go
game. Lot them do the guessing
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-11-08

Auction Bridge. NJ Ii. 8. says: The
declaration being settled. tho wrong hand
leads. Dummy insists that as soon as
card is led he can lay down his hand
before the lead Is called from the right
player.
Dummy's hand must not be laid down
until tho player 90 the left OF the de-
clarer leads Tho player nrust dortde
whether to call = suit or call the lead In
error an exposed card before dummy's
hand goes down.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-21
CLOSING SESSION
NATIONAL GRANGE

Wilmington, Del, Nov. 20.-The Ma
tional Grange went on record at the
CLOSING session of it's 4Sth annual con :
sNention today as favoring farm credit
legislation. a governmental mer-
chant marine. government ownership
of the telephone and telegraph sys-
TENS and pure food legislation. Other
resolutions adopted at the final meet
ing opposed ship subsidies, and would
make it a criminal offense for money
TO be expended unlawfully for the
election of a United States senator.
"A resolution opposing the opening %
the Panama Pacific Exposition on
Sunday was laaid on the table.
Next years convention will be held
either at Oakland or Sacramento,
Calf. the second Wednesday in No
MEMBER. The executive committee
will determine the place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-21

CLIN

The stork has been busy in this sec
ton during the past week and as g
result Of his labors the following fam
lille are increased to the extent of one
each: Mr.. and Mrs. Edward True, n
baby girl; Mr.. and Mrs. Walter White.
a baby girl; Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence
Gibson, baby girl. Mr.. and Mrs.
Norris Spaulding, a baby girl; and Mr..
and Mrs. Lindsay Giles, baby boy.
From all accounts the visits we're
successful and mothers and babies arc
enjoying the surrounding conditions.
Billings w. r. c. held a successful
social event and supper in it's banquet
hall on Thursday afternoon and eve
ming. As is the custom when Billings
Corps furnishes a supper, the tables
were laden heavily and all presen:
got their moneys worth.
The final contest in speaking be-
tween the boys and girls of Clinton
High school was held Friday after
noon, Nov. 20. among the class in
the third division. This class con-
sisted of Isiebelle Hodgdon, Carroll
Adams. Bertha Milligan. Clyde Walk
er, Erwin Trask and Olive Crockett.
Carroll Adams was at home sick The
judges Friday, as on the previous oc-
casion, were Rev. II. II. Hathaway,
Marian Billings and Matte w. Wind
ell. The three contests just ended
have been elimination contests il
which each member of the school has
competed. The finals will be held
some night in January at the town
hall between those who have been se-
NV he It'd ri ~
S. for the boy and S. for the girl do
ing the best work en- that occasion.
Those selected to compete in the fin
ais are Melbourne Cox, Donald Shaw,
Erwin Trask. Harold Bean. Bertha IT.
wing. Respar Irving, Audrey Lord and
Bertha Milligan.
Principal S. L. Allen and Miss NJ
w. Windell have gone to the big
woods on a hunting expedition.
The village schools closed Friday af.
ternoon for one weeks vacation. They
will close again Dec. Is to 2S and the
winter term will close Feb. 10.
The Clinton High school basketball
team will play several games during
December and January. Among The
schools on the schedule at present ar,
the following: Brooks H. s.; Oakland
H. S.; Waterville H. S. and the Bar
acaS class of Waterville.
The High school conducted a Pow
! erty social in Town hall Thursda,
evening, Nov. 10. which was we'll pat
| ronized The most unique costume wa
worn by Homer Gibson, he receivin,
| first prize. The sale Of boxes of foot
netted a good-sized sum and the pu
pills of the village schools enjoyed
couple of hours devoted to games
marching, etc, on this excellent so
cial occasion.
The village was favored with goo,
sleighing on Friday as result Of tn
storm of Thursday night 1t was Sc
we're while it lasted
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-21
SUPERIOR COURT
AT WATERv|LLE

waterville. Me-, Nov. 20.-(SpeciaD.
The first case for trial this morn
ing was No. els, Mrs. Berlanger Of
Fairfield VS.. L. S. Marquis of Water
vile. c. w. Hussey, Esq, and w. r.
Pattangall, Esq, for plaintiff, and
Fred w. Clair, Esq, for defendant.
The plaintiff brought the action to re-
cover 1927 for nine weeks board of the
daughter Julia Of the defendant, who
was her brother in law; also for $40
money claimed to have been loaned
to the wife of defendant. The trans
actions occurred in the fall of 1903.
The plaintiff told her story on the
stand through an interpreter. She
said that the defendant came to her
and made arrangements for the board
of his daughter for time as she wish
ed to establish a residence in that par
ish so that she could be married there.
She testified that the daughter was
there nine weeks and that she never
had received her pay.
Mr. Clair in opening the case for
the defense said in effect that the
suit was the result of family row,
and that the plaintiff did not expect
to receive pay for the board of the
girl when she came there. The de-
PENDANT and several witnesses told the
story of the case as they remembered
it. The defendant stated that he Of
fered to pay the plaintiff, after mis-
daughter returned home, but that she
would not take anything, and that he
heard nothing more about 1t until
about a year ago when he got bill
from her. The defendant and his wit
nesses gave testimony tending to show
that the daughter was in the home of
the plaintiff but three weeks.
Verdict for defendant.
The next case was No. 619. Mrs. Be-
LANCER vs. August P. Langlois. c. w.
Hussey, Esq. and w. r. Pattangall.
Esq, for plaintiff and Fred W. Clair.
Esq, for defendant. This was the
same plaintiff as in the first case tried
today. The parties are father AMI
daughter Mrs. Belanger brought suit
to recover for the care of her father
during his illnesses. he having lived
with her for several years. He livel
with her for some time under an ar
rangement by which he paid the rent
and provided the fuel. In 1908 he was
taken seriously i'll and required a
good deal of care. She charged him
two dollars a day when he needed
attention day and night, and when he
required attention only during the day
she charged one dollar per day. Her
bill with interest amounted to $3.50
The testimony of the plaintiff was
not concluded upon adjournment at 6
o'clock.
Adjourned until $50 tomorro !?
| morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-21
FAYETTE

Word has been received from Misses
Jennie and Alberta Underwood that they
have arrived safely at Southern Pines,
N c., where they will pass the winter.
Mr. and Mrs. Dallas l.. Tracy left FRI
day for their home in Sullivan, where
they will pass their vacation.
Miss Sarah Trowbridge, Miss Geneva
Stinson. Miss Alice Quimby. Miss Celia
Pratt, Mr.. and Mrs. r. M. Chase, Mr..
and Mrs. H. j. Tuck attended the
teachers convention Saturday at Read
field.
The Fayette Dramatic Club played
''Tatters" at the Wayne Grange hall
Friday evening. Although the rain pre-
vented many from coming there was a
good audience and the drama, dance and
supper were much enjoyed by all.
E. E. Gile has painted his house and
barn.
Mrs. Arthur Staples and daughter
Minnie who have been in Boston for the
past few weeks, returned home Wednes-
day.
Z. E. Gile and Joseph Underwood went
Tuesday to Dover, N. H., to attend a
meeting of the Hereford Breeders AS
ISOLATION.
Mrs. Nellie Lothrop recently killed two
partridges at one shot.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-21
MISS ESTHER GILMAN
READER, CONG'L CHURCH

Miss Esther Gilman, field worker for
the w. G. T. U. and a talented elocu-
zionist, gave interesting readings Fri
day evening at the parlors Of the Con-
gregational church. There was good
attendance although not as many
young people as was hoped for as the
meeting was primarily step toward
the formation of a young people s
League for temperance work. Miss Gil
mans selections were along the tenn
perance line and were beautifully rem
dered. Miss Annie Blanchard render
ed several selections on the piano
which were also we'll received. Re-
marks were made by Mr.. Chaffee, prin-
cipal of the High school and by Miss
Frances Mitchell. Ten of those present
signed the pledge.
meeting is to be held in two
weeks at the home Of Mrs. w. LIQUID,
Kingsbury street, and 1T is sincerely
hoped that a sufficient number will be
present to warrant the formation OF
league.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-21
MADISON

The annual Christmas sale and sup.
per held at the Congregational church
Thursday afternoon and evening was
a great success Over $3.50 was taken.
Among those who attended the
meeting of the D. A. r. Society Fri
day at the home of Mrs. Viola Smith
in Skowhegan were: Mrs. Hattie Jonn-
son. Mrs. Effie Weston Mrs. Nettio
Sawyer. Mrs. Lima McKenny, H. Au-
gusta Hilton. Mrs. Henry Steward.
Mrs. Vita Hilton, Mrs. Charles Da.
Wis, Mrs. Odell Gray and Mrs. AlberS
Gilbert.
]. F. Tricky returned Friday from
a brief business trip to Bangor.
E. A. Ireland and family have NOV
ed from Park street to the Evans
house on Madison street. 4
The Somerset Dairy Association 10
putting a shed onto the creamery
building. Supt. Twttchell furnished
ane Oyster dinner Thursday noon to
20 men who assisted in raising the
frame of the addition.
Arrangements are being perfected
for the sale Of Red Cross Christmas
seals in Madison, and all purchasers
urged to secure their supply In town.
They will be on sale after Dec. I.
Manager Smiley of the Pastime the
atre has installed two new Edison nj :
trogen lights in front of the theatre.
These lights are Of 1900 candle pow
er each and can be seen for a long
distance.
About eight inches Of snow fell
Thursday night. which drifted badly.
The snow-plows came over the trac-
ton line from skowhegan ana after
8 o'clock the cars were running ~