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Evening star., 1915-12-25
Christmas Packages Are Being
Delivered Promptly, Despite
Huge Shipments.
EXPRESS COMPANIES SAY
THERE is NO CONGESTION
Good Results Of "Shop and Ship
Early Campaign Being
Demonstrated.

Although mall and express shipments
are heavier this year than heretofore,
according to those who have charge of
the forwarding and delivery of such,
the shop and ship early publicity
campaigns have borne fruit, and the
post office and the express companies
have been able to handle the matter
with greater dispatch.
Shipments early in the month con-
siderably lightened the work at this
time, although at the Washington post
Office some of the employees have been
working as much as thirty-six hours
on a stretch in an effort to get Christ
mas presents to their destination on
time. Postmaster NJ. O. Chance said
that the mails still were heavy today,
but that the carriers and the automo-
biles would continue at work all day
in an effort to keep the piles down.
Reports shortly before noon indicated
that the post Office was making great
headway.
Making Deliveries Today.
All shipments which came in this morn
ing will be delivered today. said Post
master Chance. The incoming mails were
very heavy last night, and came in like
an avalanche upon the local office, which
had been successful in its efforts to keep
the space in the Office clear. The ship
ments last night gave the impression that
some of the big offices about the country
held up their Christmas shipments and
sent them out at the last minute. But
the local office. helped by its early work,
was able to make great inroads on the
big piles.
The outgoing mail is not furnishing
much of the difficulties. as the facilities
at the local Office enable the employees to
keep it moving right along. leaving the
space for the incoming shipments, for
which the local Office cannot be blamed.
Parcel post shipments will be delivered
throughout the day.
The express companies platforms are
comparatively clear. too, according to
it was said that the shipments are very
heavy. but they are kept moving. The
wagons will be kept. going practically
all of today and part OF the night, in
an effort to keep the shipments from
piling up.
Incoming Shipments Heavy.
The American Express Company re-
ported that it was we'll cleaned up
before noon. The incoming shipments
were very heavy, but the outgoing
were light. The shipments earlier in
the month were very heavy. and this
helped considerably to relieve the con-
ditions which usually present them
selves to the express agents at this
time.
Everything was cleaned up early this
morning at the Wells-Fargo. according
to the agent. Everything was sent out
in four wagons early today. and the
platforms were clear. There was no
congestion, and very few complaints.
although it was estimated that the
shipments were twice as heavy as they
were last year. When the wagons f1n-
ish their morning loads they will be
turned in. and the men will be given
families.
Evening star., 1915-12-25
Many Strangers in City.

Washington is filled with strangers.
or rather, visitors. this Christmas. ac-
co-6iing to the hotel reports, for there
are more than a thousand Central. and
South Americans and members of their
families gathered here for the congress,
SO that the hotel celebrations will be
among the most elaborate ever held In
washington during the holiday season.
Many of these were held last night.
some will be held tonight and others
will take place tomorrow night. upon
the arrival of special trains bringing
the reminder of the delegates to the
capital
At Fort Myer. the marine barracks
and the other military reservations of
the government around Washington
special celebrations are to be held this
afternoon ard tonight. The public
schools closed Thursday. to reopen
January 3. and the government de-
partments the banks of the city. and
business places generally are today OBJ
serving day of rest. All over the city,
too, the charitable spirit is strongly in
evidence, and the lonely ones in insti-
tutions and out of them have been pro-
vded for, in more generous measure.
according to reports. than has ever
been the case upon a previous Christ
mas. One striking feature of this years
celebration was the feeding of poor.
old, worn-out work horses, a unique
charity which has provoked widespread
favorable comment.
Evening star., 1915-12-25
"Up-Ee11y-A'," Unique New Year Festival.

In the Shetland Islands an ancient Morse
celebration in honor of the New Year is still
conducted; songs of the old Vikings and torch
light professions and fancy costumes and floats
are features of the occasion. You will find
this article in The Sunday Star
Evening star., 1915-12-25
PRESIDENT AND BRIDE
Join IN FESTIVITIES
Enjoy Old-Fashioned Christmas En-
tertainment at Hot Springs
Hotel.

HOT SPRINGS, Va, December 25-
The President and Mrs. Wilson spent
Christmas day quietly and planned to
dine in their suite at o'clock this
evening, after a motor drive
President and Mrs. Wilson participat-
ed last night in an old-fashioned Vir-
ginia Christmas celebration held in the
spacious lounge of their hotel. 1t was
tseir first appearance in the public part
of the hotel since they arrived Sunday
to spend their honeymoon.
Entertained by Negroes.
A big and gayly decorated Christmas s
tree filing one end of the lounge was
presided over by a dusky Santa Claus.
Before it disported fifteen negroes,
whose antics and musical efforts kept
the President and everybody else al
most convulsed with laughter.
When Mr.. Wilson and his bride ap-
peared they found crowd of merry
celebrators, including many other
honeymoon couples. standing. waiting
for them to take reserved places. Mrs.
Wilson wore an evening gown of black
chiffon velvet, with iesh-colored cloth
at the neck. She wore diamond
brooch, given her by the President
and a small wrist watch. 1t was near
midnight when the party broke up with
IL
wishes.
Tree on Dinner Table.
Earlier in the evening the President
and Mrs. Wilson. on returning from an
ride. had been surprised by
finding on their dinner table a brilliant
ly lighted little Christmas tree, sur
mounted by dove of peace.
While the President and Mrs. Wilson
ha 1nl.
Barton French. a son of Mrs. Seth Bar
ton French of New York, drove two
balls dangerously near them At the
Presidents request. Mr.. French then
passed the President and his wife and
finished the course ahead of them. Mr..
French said a hill was between him and
the President when he drove and he
could not see Mr.. and Mrs. Wilson.
Evening star., 1915-12-25
WEATHER.

Rain this afternoon and tonight:
colder tonight. Tomorrow, fair and
colder; strong southerly winds.
Temperature for the past twenty
four hours: Highest, 5S, at noon to-
day; lowest. SO. at 1 am. today.
. Full report on page 2.
Evening star., 1915-12-25
DIPLOMATS MAKE MERRY
DESPITE WAR IN EUROPE
Latin Americans Lead With Espe-
cially Brilliant Functions for
Pan-American Delegates.
EARLY SERVICES IN CHURCHES
Poor Are Not Forgotten by Charita-
BILE Washingtonians and NoeIs
Advent Is Feted at Mill
tary Posts.

.Allfndications point to the fact
that Christmas is being celebrated
in Washington today more widely
than last year. a condition which
applies, perhaps. too, to the ma
ton at large, in view OF the re-
ports the country over that this
wears Christmas mails have been
heavier than for many years.
Religious, charitable, fraternal
and social organizations all over
the capital have held and are
holding celebrations OF one kind
or another. the special services in
the churches being the most i'm
portant feature of the days OBJ
servances.
Christmas Tree at White House.
There is a Christmas tree at the
White House for grandchildren of the
President and other children in the
families of close relatives of the chief
executive, although Mr.. and Mrs. Will
son are still absent from the city and
enjoying a Christmas celebration dur
ing their honeymoon at Hot Springs.
Va
Some of the diplomatic families Of
the capital, too. notwithstanding the
war in Europe, are not overlooking the
calls of childhood. and simple .celebra-
tions are being held at some of these
homes. while the members of the Latin
American contingent Of the diplomatic
corps are having unusually brilliant cele-
brations by reason or the fact that so
many of their countrymen and country
women have travelled long distances to
Washington to attend the Pan American
scientific Congress, which begins in
Washington Monday and for which
many Latin Americans have gathered
here already.
Evening star., 1915-12-25

Last Weeks swsrn Net Cfrculstio>-
Daily Average, 76,zz2s Sunday. 6s.173.
The Seward gateway., 1915-06-09
SHEPARD IN BAD.

old Yukoners will remember F. M. Shepard, for years in the Gold Com missioneTs office in Dawson under Eddie SenHer. After the bustup of the "rng" in Dawson, Shepard went Outside and took up the practice Of law in Los Angeles. From a paper just arriving he is "in bad" now
 The story is that Shepard used a map given him by clients accused of smuggling and showing the location of a cache of opium just across the Lower California boundary, to get the goods, re-cache them and later bring the opium to Los Angeles to sell An Imperial Valley farmer and an ex-state senator were mixed up with him in the deal, and they were all cinched. Shepard was found guilty by the jury on April 2lst last.
The Seward gateway., 1915-06-09

Meet me at The Branch.
The Seward gateway., 1915-06-09

AUBURN, N. Y.-Mabel Page James is seeking sufficient evidence to obtain a new trial The former Fair banksan was convicted two years ago of murder and was sentenced to life imprisonment. She has been a model prisoner, and Mrs. Maude Bal ington-Booth, of the Volunteers of America, has interested herself in the case. Mrs. James says there are two women in Alaska who might be able to render her considerable assistance in her fight for liberty. These two women are Mabel Moore and Mrs. Y. Myers, known as "Texas Rose" Neither of the two women are now in Fairbanks, but both are in Alaska.
The Seward gateway., 1915-06-09

2-6x6-6 doors $2.25 at Brosius & Noon's.
The Seward gateway., 1915-06-09
NEWS NOTES.

Robert Ashland has his mineral water factory operating now in fine shape and producing splendid results.
 Frank E. Youngs has taken another trip to the country to look at mining property.
 The Northwestern is due to arrive in Seward on Sunday It has been noticed that the Alaska Steamship company's boats now arrive from the outside almost invariably in daytime.
 Harry Whittemore is now engaged with the engineers at Anchorage.
 George Laughlin, the homesteader who is so invariably kind to visitors around the Bungalow at Mile Seven, is now a visitor in the city.
The Seward gateway., 1915-06-09

A complete line of Mems striped hickory shirts, the best wearing shirt on the market, also Goodman's Jumbo shirts in black and gray. Brown < Hawkins. Quality First"
The Seward gateway., 1915-06-09
WANTED.

An apprentice to learn shampooing, facial massage, manicuring and all lines of beauty culture. Beauty par lors. Adams st. opposite Railroad building. 5-26?
The Seward gateway., 1915-06-09

Maple Cream Icing, pure and delici- ous, used for icing and frosting cake and making home made candies at Brown & Hawkins. Quality First"
The Seward gateway., 1915-06-09
FOR RENT.

One large unfurnished room on ground floor. Suitable for office or housekeeping. Inquire at Hair-Dress- ing Parlors, on Adams St., near Fourth Ave. SN N
The Seward gateway., 1915-06-09

Special value in Mems wool socks Just the thing for wear in the Hills, three pairs for Dollar. Brown x Hawkins. Quality First"
The Seward gateway., 1915-06-09

Four lots on First Ave, S600.OO cash each. Will sell one or all, price the same. Alaska Land & Dey. Co.,, c. B. Poindexter, Manager. 9--2t
The Seward gateway., 1915-06-09

Painters and Paper Hangers Over alls, Carpenter aprons and bib over alls at Brown & Hawkins. Quality First"
The Seward gateway., 1915-06-09

For a limited time Libby's and Mt Vernon Milk, $975 per case. Brown & Hawkins. Quality First"
The Seward gateway., 1915-06-09

High grade Tools and Builders Hardware at Brown & Hawkins. Quality First"
The Seward gateway., 1915-06-09

Guns, Ammunition and General line of Sporting Goods at Brown & Hawk ins. Quality First"
The Seward gateway., 1915-06-09

Cascade Roofing, one square, 2 ply S2.25 at Brosius and Noon's.
The Seward gateway., 1915-06-09

New consignment of Tobaccoes, eight ounces Tuxedo, forty cents. Brown & Hawkins. Quality First. "
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-08

land team. in connection with the fair
A change has been made in the boys
literary societies at Maine Central In.
stitute. The Amicinia Society will bs
continued in charge Of the Seniors and
new society called the Adelphian will
be conducted by the Juniors. The first
meeting of the Adelphian Society was
| held Wednesday evening, when the
| first of three degrees were conferred
on a class.
| A meeting of the Sorosis Society
| composed of young lady students at
NJ. c. l. was held Thursday evening
when a large number Of new students
were initiated.
Mrs. Grace Cook Of Palmyra is in
town for an extended visit with Mrs
Mary Dodge
Mrs. Lurvey. formerly Of Hartland
| has rented the Bracket house on
Park street
Miss Ruth Tucker of Steep Falls
who has been the guest of Miss Ger.
trude Haines for a few days, has re.
turned home.
The NJ. c., 1. football team will 80
to Orono Saturday to play the Orono
team.
Mrs. William Wayness left Wednes-
day for Brookline. Mass, where she
Will be the guest of Mr. and Mrs. s.
r. Haines before going to Mystic,
Conn, for a visit.
. Q. H. Drake. Mrs. c. E. Henry. Rev
and Mrs. H. NJ Ford. Mrs. Jennis
kandlett were among the local Bap-
tlsts who were in Waterville Thurs.
day to attend the Baptist convention.
| Over so from this town were in
Bangor Thursday to attend the Festi-
val. There were several automobile
parties which included Mrs Judson
Nichols. Mrs William Gray. Mrs. VIII
liam Bigelow, Mrs. A. H. Burse and
Mrs. w. r. Hunnewell in the Nichols
! car.
Mrs. Granville Mansur. who has
rented her house on Peltoma avenue
and with Mr.. Mansur will spend the
winter In Augusta with their son. Her
man Mansur and family. was given
peasant surprise at the Free Baptist
parsonage Thursday evening when
number OF friends gathered to express
their regret in the family's removal
from town. Mrs. Mansur was present
ed with purse of money as a gift Of
their regard. A short program was
given.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-08
PAVING COMPANY
CONFRONTS STRIKE
OF IT'S EMPLOYEES

The work by the Hassam Paving Co.
on lower Main street was brought to
an abrupt stop shortly after noon
Thursday when the 10 men employed
by them struck for more pay. The
company only sent three men here,
and were to have the work done by To-
cal man,\the ones sent here being in
charge of the work. They got their
crew together. offering 81 per day OF
nine hours. The men worked Tuesday
forenoon, Wednesday all day and up
to shortly after noon Thursday when
they got together and decided that
they could not continue for less than
s225. This the company refused to pay.
During the afternoon efforts were
made to pick up another crew here,
but they did not appear to be meeting
with much success, SO an order was
sent to Portland for a dozen sons Of
Italy and it is expected that they will
arrive in the morning and go to work.
The company will be delayed proha bly,
not more than half day by the strike.
The men hung about the job during
the most Of the afternoon. finally de-
Gliding to move along. They were all
paid in full for the time that they
worked.
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PITTSFIELD

Mrs. J. W. Manson. Mrs. Josephine
Seavey, Mrs. T. E. Getchell and Mrs
w. 8. McGilvery Of this town with
Mrs w. e. Hackett of Skowhegan ar
tended the Bangor Festival THURSDAY
making the trip in the Hackett auto
mobile.
Friends will regret to learn that 7
NJ. Whittier and family. who have
been residents of this town for a few
years, coming here from Searsport
Will soon leave for North Livermore
where Mr.. Whittier has purchased a
grocery business
An automobile party consisting Of
Mrs. Judson Nichols. Mrs. William
Gray. Mrs. W. NJ. Bigelow, Mrs A "
Burse. and Mrs. w. R. Hunnewell wen,
to Bangor Thursday to attend the Mel
ba concert.
The Pittsfeld town baseball team
went to Hartland Thursday. where
'ney played game with the Hart
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MORE DAMAGE TO
THE POTATO CROP

The wet weather Of the past few
days has been almost fatal to the po-
tato crop in this vicinity. The tubers
had been rotting quite little anyway
and the rain which came at this time
was Just about enough to finish them.
Some fields on particularly low ground
will not be worth digging, and others
will hardly pay for the trouble. with
nothing left over for the cost Of seed.
planting and fertilizer. The second
hard year in succession has caused q
number Of the farmers about here to
become pretty thoroughly discouraged
about doing anything with potatoes
and it is probable that the amount
Planted next spring will be far be-
low what it has been for the past few
years.
The apple crop is also rather small
but the price is very high SO that the
loss there will not be very heavy. Corn
for the most part was a splendid crop
in this vicinity. The farmers got
good yield and as 1t is all sold and the
cash comes very quickly after getting
the corn in, its advantages are many.
More corn and less potatoes seems to
be the idea OF the men who make
Waterville their trading point.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-08
BaniSheS
Nervousness
Puts Vigor and Ambition into
Rundown, Tired Out
People

II you feel tired out, out Of sorts, de-
spondent. mentally or physically de-
pressed. and lack the desire to accom-.
plish things. get 5o-cent box of Wen.
deafs Ambition Pills at Bowditch-web-
ster Co.'S today and your troubles will
be over.
II you drink too much, smoke too
much. or are nervous because of over.
work Of any kind. wendelPs Ambition
Pills viii make you feel better in three
days or money back from Bowditch-
Webster on the first box purchased.
For al affections OF the nervous sys-
TEN. constipetion. loss Of appetite. lack
- connd1nco. trembling. kidney or liver
complaints. sleeplessness. exhausted vi
tally or weakness Of any kind, get a
box Of WendeIls Ambition Pills today on
the money hack plan. Mail orders filed.
charges prepaid. by The Wendell Phar-
macal Company. Inc. Syracuse. n. T.
49, ~r~s-sa-9a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-08

About so ladies were present Dainty
refreshments Of punch and fancy crack
ers were served. A very pleasant eve
ming was passed.
The funeral of the late Riley Trask
who died at the Fairfield Sanatorium
Wednesday morning at the age of %,
will be held at the High Street Mission
Friday morning, at 10 o'clock.
The Seniors Of Oakland High school
will hold a social at Memorial hall Fri
day evening. All are invited
The ladies CT the Universalist church
are planning to hold rummage sale in
the near future.
W. H. Wheeler went to Providence
r. l.. Thursday morning to visit rela-
tives for a short time.
Drummond Royal Arch Chapter held
their first meeting after the summer
vacation Wednesday evening
The Ladies Aid Of the M. E. churcl,
will hold their annual Christmas sale
and supper Dec. s.
\. A. Nigue. who has been at lanai.
ca Point Camps for the summer. has
returned to the hardware store of D. NJ
Marshall Co.
Lug e ITdHt underwent a Sic
cess1ui operation on the throat a,
Grays hospital in Waterville, wednes-
day.
Mrs. Lizzie Stevens il slowly recoy.
ering from a severe operation perform.
ed at the Central Maine hospital al
Lewiston recently.
a large number from Oakland have
been attending the Baptist convention
at VAUDEVILLE for the past three days
The delegates from the Baptist church
are Miss Lena Kerr and Mr.. and Mrs
}. b. Hodsdon. A very pleasing incl
dent in connection with the meeting
Wednesday morning occurred when Mr.
and Mrs F. H. Leech met Rev. w. O.
Aver Of Brunswick. VINO when all three
were residents of Everett. Mass, had
united Mr.. and Mrs. Leech in marriage
almost es years ago.
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MADE 1T SEEM
LIKE LEWISTON

A pint bottle Of whiskey whici< had
been dropped from the pocket OF some
traveller from a license State was ly-
ing on the sidewalk in front Of the old
Hanson, Weber & Durham store. The
neck Of it had been broken off and
the most of the fluid was flowing over
the sidewalk, making the street in
that vicinity smell like Lewiston. A
small gang Of loafers found it very
fine place to stand, the fumes Of the
liquor taking the place with them to
some extent Of the liquid itself, which
they could not secure.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-08
Fire Department MEETING

the monthly meeting of the Fairfield
FIRE Department was held Tuesday eve
ming at the Steamer Engine hail. One
new member. Carl Duren was added to
the list. Following the business ses-
sion social hour was enjoyed, and
good time was afforded all, equally as
good as the time Of the corn roast
Among those present were: Benjamin
L. Smith. Ernest Woodman, Roger Nye,
Forest Allen. George Litchfield, Everett
Woodman, Ernest Ackley, Edward Jew
ell. Floyed Blackwell, Eugene Clark,
William S. Simpson, James waldron.
Bert Haskell, George wyman, William
F. Harrington. Fred Mullen, Clarence
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-08

One feature Of the annual Winslow
Grange fair many Of the exhibitors
would like to see copied by the other
fairs Of the State and that is the meth
cd Of paying premiums. All the prize
winners at the Winslow exhibition re-
ceive their premiums in cash before
they. leave the grounds. There is no
long wait. the treasurer is in his office
with the money waiting and IT is only
necessary to step up to the window
and get your money, you can then go
home and forget about the fair until
next year.
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G. G. !. Football Practice

The Coburn practice Thursday aft
ernoon was the hardest of the week,
Coach Bagnall giving the men a real
workout. The members Of the squad
are taking hold of the work this wear
WIN more than the usual spirit and
although 1t is reported that the other
teams OF the State have especially good
teams to watch the Coburn practice
on Thursday would convince even the
most skeptical hat the teams that win
over that eleven are going to play
hard. fast game and play it every min.
ute Of the contest.
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Football NJ w. a. s.

Football practice at the High school
has been looking up this week. the
squad being strengthened by the re-
turn to the team Of Alley, who played
at tackle last year. and Labrack. who
played at haIfback. Both men are
first-class players and not only add
speed by weight to the team, the lase
being badly needed. The men were
sent through an exceptionally hard
practice Thursday in preparation for
the game of Saturday and came
through it in good shape and will be
prepared to give Cony the battle Of its
life when they meet,
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MT. VERNON

SOUTH-Miss Gertrude Smith Of
New Orleans, La, has been VISITING
relatives in this place. among them b.
ing E. A. Cottle.- Mrs. Annie Hall. Ms
Esther Dunn. Mrs. Emma Walker j.
A. Walker and w. P. Walker
Wilmot Walker of Alma is visitinS
at W. p. Walkers.
The party Of ladies and their child.
rem. who have been for two weeks -
Maple Grove farm, returned to tnse
homes In Boston Monday. b
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-08

The regular weekly shop meeting
at the Maine Central shops was held
Thursday noon, Rev. F. K. Conant OF
the Winslow Congregational church
being the speaker. The fine address
was much enjoyed by an exceptionally
large audience.