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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-09
AUGUSTA PYTHlAN SISTERS
Assist in Institution Of New Temple al
Gardiner

Grand Matron Of Records and Cor
respondence Mrs. Annie s. Arnold OF
the Grand Temple of Maine, Pythian
Sisters. accompanied by the degree
staff Of Queen Temple, No. y. of this
city, was in Gardiner Tuesday evening,
where with the assistance of the de-
gree staff she instituted q rev temple
Of the order. The degree staff eXem-
plified the Initiatory work in an eX-
celient manner and those who saw it
pronounced it very impressive. Re
freshmants were served during the
evening. The new temple at Gardiner
starts in under very favorable circum-
stances. there being SO charter men,
bers and others on the waiting list.
The Augusta party returned home on
a late car.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-09
November Donations to Chi'dren's
Home.

The Maine Children's Home Society
has been kindly remembered by their
Augusta friends with the following
donations during the month of No
vember. and the managers extend
hearty thanks for same: Annie J..
Smith. four pairs mlttens; Benz.
Brooks and O. r. Wellman, each
trucking; Augusta Electrotyping and
Engraving Co, cut for paper: DR..
Presson-Kraus, examination of child:
Augusta General hospital. care and
treatment of three children: Dr. Tur-
ner, examination Of eyes and glasses
for girl DR.. Beach. examination and
treatment Of two girls; DR.. Coombs,
medical attendance for the month.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-09

The ladies Of the Winthrop ST. Bap
fist church hold their annual sale at
the vestry Thursday and Friday Of this
week, afternoon and evening. Fancy
and embroidered articles, aprons
candy, food, pickles. preserves and
jelIies will be on sale at reasonable
prices. Entertainments by the ladies'
Thursday evening, "Packing the Mis-
s:onary Barrel" Friday evening the
Roger Williams Club presents Man
the Milliner." Musical selections each
10 cents. decSd3t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-09

Employers Of labor should not I'M
dercstimate the Importance Of the
Norhmens Compensation Law which
becomes effective January first. In
ease of serious injury the injured party
in nearly every instance must be pro
vided for from 800 to 500 weeks. Mr.,
c. Z. Downing will be glad to give any
information on the subject and furnish
copy Of the law TO those wishing it.
Tel 100-AdV.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-09

Harold H. Murchie Of Calais, former
~ assistant attorney general and a
practising lawyer in Augusta, is maxi
ing a few days visit in the city rs the
guest Of SeWall Webster.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-09

The Mission Circle of the Winthrop
street Cniversalist church will hold its
regular meeting with Mrs. w. r. Swift,
H. Winthrop street at O'Clock
Thursday afternoon. The watch word,
! "Mv t-aXorite Text"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-09

Women looking for appropriate pres
ents for men, and men who pick out
their own presents should look at the
handsome collection OF bath robes and
smoking jackets II the F.. Z. Davis &
Co window Then it viii be only nat
ural to step inside and see how easily
priced they are.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-09

r. S. Foster Of Boston. New England
agent for the Atlantic Coast Line. was
a business visitor Wednesday in Au-
gusta N the interests of that line and
called at the Maine Central station.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-09

The Drexels will hold a Christmas
sale of fancy articles, candy, home
cooking, aprons, etc, at St, Mary's hall
Thursday afternoon and evening, Dec.
9 Ice cream, fancy crackers. sand
Wiches and coffee and tea on sale.
deC9dlt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-09
Thursday, December 9, 1915.
LOCAL, BRIEFS

H. H. Packard Of Auburn was bus-
mess caller Wednesday in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-09

One lonesome ledger was the sole oc-
cupant of the police station Tuesday
night and he was allowed to resume
his trip down the line Wednesday
morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-09

Rev H. Z. Dunnack arrived home
Wednesday morning from a short trip
to Troy where he went Tuesday for
the purpose of officiating at funeral,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-09

You can't. even through For Sale
ad, sell that used article for its ocigi-
nal cost. nor near it: but you can get
its cash value at the present time for
-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-09
LOCAL NOTICE

The Pythian Sister sale opens at G.
\. r. hall. at $50 Thursday. Dainty
lunches will be served during the art
ernoon and evening. decSd2t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-09

! The food committee at the Baptist
sale today and tomorrow will serve ice
cream, fruit salad, creamed chicken,
rolls and coffee,-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-09

Charles A. Dunn, Jr., superintendent
Of the State school for boys at South
Portland passed Wednesday in the city
on matters of q business nature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-09

Register Of Probate Ralph w. Leigh
| ton has returned from Mt. Vernon,
where he had been making a visit OF
| several days at his old home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-09
Tarr- Brearey.

Tuesday afternoon. Dec. 7, at the par
sonage Of the Winthrop Street Baptist
church, the ceremony being performed
by Rev. f. S. Philbrook. The contract
ing parties were Charles Harold Tarr
of Lewiston and Miss Geraldine Lenore
Brearey of Sanford, Maine. They were
attended by Gordon Brearey, brother
of the bride. who is rising young mu-
sic!an, and Miss Ethel Graves Of Bow
doinhan:. teacher in the Sanford pub
lie schools. Mr.. and Mrs. Tarr will re-
side in Lewiston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-09

Milton James has accepted a position
as clerk at Quimby's Art store during
the Christmas holidays.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-09

Have space for few more autos for
winter storage in stcam-heated, fire.
proof garage. Overhauling and paint
ing. Prices reasonable. Tel 735-R, or
call at Bradstreet Motor 60, Hallowell.
Me. nov30eod2w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-09

w. D. Hutchirs left Wednesday
morning on a brief trip to Bingham on
matters Of business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-09

Lottie S. Stafford will commence her
annual Christmas Sale Dec. l and
continue until the 25th, Ill State st.
dec1dto24incluSiVe
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-09

Hon. Bertrand G. McIntire of East
Waterford, chairman Of the Board of
State Assessors, arrived in Augusta
Wednesday on business matters,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-09

Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Stewart nave
for the past few days been visiting
friends in Lewiston and Auburn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-09

Dance Perry hall, Randolph. Thursday
evening. McMaster's orchestra. Gents
49, ladies Is. decSd2t
The Red Cloud chief., 1915-04-01
CONVEYED ONLY PLAIN TRUTH
Advertisement Of Boston Physician
Merely Stated Facts Exactly a.
They Were.

A Boston physician tells of a Doctor
Reed who, In his time. was one of the
prominent medicos of the Hub. His
large practice included many patients
outside the city limits, and these he
visited In his buggy.
One day Doctor Reed bought a new
horse, with which he was much
pleased until he discovered that the
animal had an insurmountable objec-
ton to bridges Of all kinds. and could
not be made to cross one.
lnasmuch as at that period 1t was
necessary to cross certain bridges in
order to reach any one Of the sur.
rounding towns. the doctor decided to
sell the horse. He did not think 1t
necessary to mention the animals pc
culiarity, but was much too honest to
misrepresent him. and, after some
thought, produced the following ad-
vertisement. which he inserted in q
local paper:
For Sale.--A bay horse. warranted
sound and kind. The only reason for
selling is because the owner is obliged
10 leave Boston"
The Red Cloud chief., 1915-04-01
The Outside Of the Gun.

Aunt Mittie Mills enjoyed a wide
reputation among her acquaintance
for all the household virtues. She was
as neat as the proverbial pin. Once.
however. in order to sustain that repu.
tation. she admitted resorting to de-
ception.
A neighbor. an intimate friend, pass
ing her home. discovered her indus.
triously scrubbing her piazza floor.
and sought an explanation.
81 thought" said Aunt Mittie, catch.
ing a breath. III passers.by see this
piazzy clean they wouldn't suspect
how my kitchen looks. Youths Com
panion.
The Red Cloud chief., 1915-04-01
GET TO KNOW YOUR GOODS
Method by Which One Man "Made
Good" May Be Recommended to
All Statesmen.

1nquisitiveness is not generally re-
garded as an admirable trait. Yet
when inquistiveness is properly d.
rected, 1t Is one OF the most useful
habits of mind. A story illustrating
this point is told by John J. Arnold.
vice-president OF the First National
bank Of Chicago. In a talk to en-
ployees of the members of the Chi
Gag Association OF Commerce he re-
lated the experience of young man
he had known as boy In wholesale
house in Chicago. where the latter
started his career as a helper to q
salesman.
"He got hold OF certain classes OF
goods" Mr.. Arnold said. 1.-THE names
appealed TO him. He set to work and
studied the history of that particular
fabric. He got the name of the fac.
tory He wrote to the factory in Eng
land and asked for particulars as to
the institution. He studied that In.
stitution from one end to the other
and he studied all Of the fabrics. all
of the different things that went to
make up that particular piece OF
goods, and In that way he analysed
every piece OF goods that came into
his hands. He was not satisfied mere
ly to take the goods and hand them
out, but he wanted to know what he
was handing out. The result is. to-
day he is one of the most expert buy
ers in this city, in one Of It's greatest
wholesale houses. Those are the
things that count. Get down to q
study Of the inside workings OF the
thing that you are handling"
The Red Cloud chief., 1915-04-01

ally visits the garden or orchard, but
nests In swamps or In groves standing
upon low ground. The thrashers IA
vorite time for singing is in early
morning, when, perched on the top
OF a tall bush or low tree. 1t gives
an exhibition OF vocal powers which
would do credit to a hooking bird.
Indeed. in the South, where the latter
bird is abundant, the thrasher is
known as the sandy mocker
The food of the brown thrasher
consists Of both fruit and insects. An
examination OF 636 stomachs showed
SO per cent OF vegetable and Ga OF
animal food. practically all insects,
and mostly taken in spring before
fruit was ripe. Half the insects were
beetles and the remainder chiefly
grasshoppers, caterpillars. bugs and
spiders. A few predacious beetles
were eaten, but on the whole the work
Of the species as an insect destroyer
may be considered beneficial
Eight per cent OF its food is made
up OF fruits like raspberries or currants
which are or may be cultivated, but
the raspberries at least are as likely
to belong to wild as to cultivated va.
rieties. Grain, made up mostly OF
scattered kernels of oats and corn, Is
merely trifle, amounting to only 3
per cent. Though some Of the corn
may be taken from newly planted
fields. II is amply paid for by the de.
struction of May beetles which are
eaten at the same time. The rest OF
the food consists OF wild fruit or
seeds. Taken all in all. the brown
thrasher is useful bird. and prob.
ably does as good work in its Sc.
cluded retreats as It would about the
garden, for the swamps and grooves
are no doubt the breeding grounds
of many insects that migrate thence
to attack the crops Of the farmer.
The catbird, like the thrasher. is a
lover OF swamps and delights to make
it's home in tangle Of wild grape.
vines. greenbriers. and shrubs. where
It is safe from attack and can find its
favorite food in abundance. II Is
found throughout the United States
west to the Rocky mountains. and ex.
tends also from Washington. Idaho
and Utah northward into the prov
inces of Canada. 1t winters in the
southern states. Cuba. Mexico and
Central America.
Reports from the Mississippi valley
indicate that the catbird is sometimes
serious annoyance to fruit growers
The reason for such reports may pos.
sibly be found in the fact that on the
prairies fruit.bearing shrubs, which
afford so large part of this birds
food. are conspicuously absent. With
the settlement Of this region comes an
extensive planting Of orchards. vine.
yards and small-fruit gardens. which
furnish shelter and nesting sites for
the catbird as well as for other spe-
The Red Cloud chief., 1915-04-01
Europe Loses Sweet Tooth.

The girls they left behind them
the British Tommy, his French col.
league and his German enemy went
of to the war suffered a good deal
more than has been supposed up to
this time
The candy export figures from this
country prove II. Europe curtailed the
bean supply Of the United States when
Austria's exports were stopped. Now
America has retaliated by reducing
the quantity of candy sent to the old
world.
The FIRST five months OF the war
caused decrease a decrease Of $685.
1923 in value Of candy exports from the
United States, as compared with the
same period Of the year before. The
value of the total exports Of candy
for the calendar year $1.l85.S94.
The Red Cloud chief., 1915-04-01

prepared by the United States Depart
ment Of Agriculture)
According to new bulletin issued
BY the department OF agriculture. en-.
titled Some Common Birds Useful to
the Farmer" Farmers bulletin No.
630), the wren, brown thrasher and
catbird are three very useful neigh.
bors to the grower of crops or fruits.
The diminutive house wren fire.
Quents barns and gardens, and particu.
larry old orchards in which the trees
are partially decayed. He makes his
nest in q hollow where perhaps
woodpecker had a domicile the year
before. but he is a pugnacious char
acter. and II he happens to fancy one
OF the boxes put up for bluebirds
he does not hesitate to take It. He is
usually not slow to avail himself Of
boxes, gourds, tin cans. or empty jars
placed for his accommodation.
In food habits the house wren is en-.
tirely beneficial. He may be said to
live upon animal food alone. for an
The Red Cloud chief., 1915-04-01

of the United States "a species and
subspecies Of wrens, occupying more
or less completely the whole country
from the Atlantic to The Pacific. With
the exception of the marsh wrens, they
all appear to prefer some cozy nook
for a nesting site, and, as 1t happens.
the farm buildings AFFORD just the place
desired. This has led several of the
wrens to seek out the habitations Of
man, and he is benefited by their de-
struction Of noxious insects. No spe-
cies of wren has been accused of harm,
and their presence should be encour-
aged about every farm, ranch, village
or suburban residence.
The brown thrasher breeds through
out the United States east of the
great plains. and winters In the South
Atlantic and Gulf states. 1t occasion.
The Red Cloud chief., 1915-04-01

House Wren-Above, Reddish Brown;
Below, soiIed White Wings and Tail
Barred.
examination OF SO stomachs showed
that 90 per cent of the contents was
made up of insects or their allies. and
only 2 per cent was vegetable food,
including bits of grass and similar
matter. evidently taken by accident
with the insects. Half of this food
consisted Of grasshoppers and beetles;
the remainder Of caterpillars. bugs and
spiders. As thu wren is prolific
breeder, frequently rearing in season
from IL to 16 young. a family Of these
birds must cause considerable reduc-
ton In the number of insects In
garden. Wrens are industrious for
ayers, searching every tree, shrub and
vine for caterpillars. and examining
every post and rail of the fence and
every Granny In the wall for insects
or spiders.
The house wren Is only one Of
numerous group of small birds of SINH.
lar habits. There are within the limits
The Red Cloud chief., 1915-04-01
An Unfit Companion.

Mrs. Anterior had tried to impress
upon her young son. Eugene. that he
should play only with good boys.
Mother" said Eugene. as he came
In one day. you don't want me to
play with wicked boys, do your"
mo, indeed" said the mother,
pleased that her son had remembered
her teachings.
well, II one little boy kicks anoth.
er little boy, isn't It wicked for him
to kick him back?"
Eyes, indeed, It is certainly very
wicked" was the mothers reply.
Then I don't play with Richard
Whitney any MORE" said Eugene;
hes too wicked. kicked him this
morning. and he kicked me back"
The Red Cloud chief., 1915-04-01

cies. There is in consequence q large
increase in the numbers of the birds.
but no corresponding gain in the sup
ply of native fruits upon which they
were accustomed to feed. Under
these circumstances what Is more
natural than for the birds to turn to
cultivated fruits for their food? The
remedy is obvious: Cultivated fruits
can be protected by the simple expedi.
ent of planting the wild species which
are preferred by the birds. Some ex-
periments with catbirds In captivity
show that the Russian mulberry 10
preferred to any cultivated fruit
The Red Cloud chief., 1915-04-01
Yes, II Could Be Done.

Pat Whelan, the new ledger. was en-.
gagged In lacing his shoes in the
kitchen. His landlady. standing near.
remarked:
pat, would you like an egg for
breakfast"
Faith. ma am" replied Pat. grimly.
II heard OF a man who ate two and he
is alive yet"
The Red Cloud chief., 1915-04-01
siIoht Absent.Minde aness.

How are you getting on as the pre-
siding officer of your new club"
Pretty well" replied the emphatic
woman.
mo trouble with parliamentary
points?"
mot much. The only difficulty ]
have is to remember that you must
hold on to the gavel and hammer with
1t instead of throwing It,"
The Red Cloud chief., 1915-04-01
Didn't Break Her Word,

MAUD married! Why only last June
she told me she wouldn't marry the
best man that walks the earth"
That's all right; the man she mar.
ried rides in an automobile"
The Red Cloud chief., 1915-04-01
The Kind.

The politicians are looking in the
campaign barrel and licking their
chops"
That's because they're pork chops"
The Red Cloud chief., 1915-04-01

A self.made man Is often the only
one satisfied with the Job.
The Red Cloud chief., 1915-04-01

When the average man has occa-
sion to boast OF his past he selects .
part OF It that others have forgotten
The Red Cloud chief., 1915-04-01

At the age of thirty q girl begins ia
realize that she misses the Mrs"
The Red Cloud chief., 1915-04-01

Feed for Balancing Ration.
Every locality in the country can
produce kind of feed capable Of
balancing up the corn ration.
The Red Cloud chief., 1915-04-01
The Mans View.

Penelope-My book OF dancing rules
says. Don't hold the lady too close
Observation-Disclosures.
Cheyenne record., 1915-05-20
SPORT.

The Royal Yacht squadron of Lon
don decided to hold no regatta at
Cowes this year.
The Longmont Prides of the Rock
les defeated the W. o. w. No. As team
of Denver at Longmont by score Of
3 to 2.
The annual field day of the Gentle
mems Driving and Riding Club will
be held this year, as it was last, at
Overland park, in Denver, on Monday,
May 81.
Among the crack athletes who have
entered their names for the big Noun.
tain marathon to be held May 20 in
Denver is H. L. Bartels, the youngest
member of family noted for its ath-
lettc prowess.
Morgan Williams of Victor knocked
out George Coplen Of Cripple Creek
in the second round Of a scheduled
twenty-round battle before the Grin
PIE Creek District Athletic Club at
Cripple Creek, Colo.
Cheyenne record., 1915-05-20
GENERAL.

Social dancing for young and old
has taken place in 200 school houses
throughout the country during the
past season. according to the Russell
Sage foundation.
Another American liner, the st.
Louis, sailed for Liverpool from New
York with cabins nearly full. There
were 715 passengers in all, 365 Of
whom were In the cabins. The st.
Louis also carried heavy accumu-
lation Of mail, $3.50 sacks.
Dopey Benny Fein, for, years the
most feared gunman on the East side
in New York, kept his threat and
"squealed." Detectives were busy ar
resting thirty-four persons, including
three "strongarm women" who were
indicted by the grand jury a. . re-
suit of Tein's confession. The thirty.
four include labor leaders and gun
men. Teln alleges the labor leaders
hired the gunner to tntimidate en-
ployers and to wreck sh0ps where
union labor was Disseminated aGainse
Cheyenne record., 1915-05-20
WASHINGTON.

United States District Judge John
H. Clarke granted John D. Rockefeller
an Injunction to restrain Cuyahoga
county, Ohio, from collecting more
than $1,500,000 taxes on personal prop
erty valuation Of 5000, 100000 in stocks
and bonds.
President Wilson received a letter
from former President Taft express
ing confidence in his ability to handle
the situation growing out of the sink
ing Of the Lusitania. The President
has written reply to Mr.. Taft thank
ing him warmly.
The United States government
cabled Ambassador Gerard for presen-
tation to the German government a
note calling attention "to the grave
situation which has resulted from
violation Of American rights on the
high seas, eliminating in the sinking
Of the Lusitania with a loss Of more
than 100 American lives.
Cheyenne record., 1915-05-20
WESTERN.
The ninth annual conference Of the
National Tax Association will be held
at San Francisco, August .10-14.

The ninth annual conference of the
National Tax Association will be held
at San Francisco, August .10-14.
John R. Lawson, international
board member for district Is of the
United Mine Workers of America, of
Denver, received word of the death of
his mother at the family home In
New Jersey.
Three thousand striking Detroit
street railway employees voted to re-
turn to work Immediately, pending
the Detroit United Railway Company
by arbitration.
The Navy Department, according to
a message received at Los Angeles,
has instructed Admiral Howard to
send warship to Tebari bay, Mexico,
to succor the American colony at Es-
peranza, which has been attacked by
YaQui Indians.
Distribution of the estate of the
late Arcadia B. de Baker will be made
June 1, provided no contest is filed,
according to statement made public
at Los Angeles. Final accounting
fixed the value of the estate at ST.
15S,225.
Former President William Howard
Taft, speaking at the Worlds Court
Congress at Cleveland. Ohio, outlined
his plan for the establishments of a
League Of Peace and Arbitration
Court with the object of settling by
arbitration differences between the
nations Of the world and preventing
further wars.