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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-16
e. 1000 Canary. 6uIifinch.

The recent International Bird Show
has provided some astonishing facts
and figures regarding the value Of
song-birds. There are nearly one hun
dred classes Of canaries. That they
can be Norwich or Lancashire, Border
or Yorkshire variegated. lizard, I'M
f1ighted. clear. cross-bred. crested, self
or foul conveys very little to the aver
age mind. but leaves one marveling at
the variety Of chirping little creatures
whose feathers are every conceivable
shade Of yellow.
One marvels also at the variety of
birds that could be kept as pets.
Finches, linnets. redpoles, tom-tits,
robins, wrens, stonechats, babblers,
redstarts and long tailed, short tailed
and crested varieties Of all Of them in
every size from the minute humminr
bird to the plump scarlet cockatoo, all
vie for that popularity which up to the
present has been the monopoly Of the
canary.
And these little birds are all quite
cheap. A few shillings will buv most
Of them. but, on the other hand. e 500
would be asked for a gorgeous crimson
bird Of paradise. or $1,000 tor the
canary -bulfinch White Rose" the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-16
IL PASSED SWIMMING $1,000
TEST AT THE Y. M. C.. A.

When the final test in the Journal
Y. NJ. c. A. swimming campaign was
held Saturday at the Y. NJ. c. A. no
less than IL men and boys swan the
entire length Of the tank-men and
boys who had never swan at all pre-
vious to the time the lessons began.
There were nearly 30 out of the so
regular class attendants who swan
short distances and Instructor Ches-
ter B. Henna declares that the cam
paign made swimmers out Of nearly
all the so for all but a few will be
swimming within short time-and
all could if they would.
The twelve who passed the test
and received the swimming buttons
were as follows: Harold Drew. Geo.
F. Libby, Geo. Gigneault, Edward
Tertitsky, Geo. Randall. Geo. Sheldon,
ROBBIE Weston, VIM. Corbett, Jr.. Ralph
Hunnewell, Chas. L. Norton, Harold
Willis, and NJ. G. L. Bailey.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-16

Dutch engineers, and. in fact, Vi
alive people in Hollona, eagerly watch
the news about flooding operations in
Flanders, and their check in the Ger.
man advance, Naturally, for the 81.
preme defense of their own little eoun.
try must be the water line" through
the heart of, it, from the Zuyder IL
to the Scheldt, created by opening II
sluices. AS professional jewellers u
der the sea level, the Dutch probab
regard the8Dixmude floodings as ami
teur efforts. No local harbor mast)
among them. will have a chance Of 81
ing decorated, like him Of Nieuport, &
contrivingT water works against g
enemy's fireworks. Holland has q
psrtment' Of state, with cabinet nj
lister at the head of It. for her ..watl
staat," an untranslatable word VIII
means, practically, the state cf :
waters from the field drain IN q
polders of the Rhine at winter lew
They are all linked up in one schei
in an Office at The Hague-Lond<
Chronicle. IN ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-16

place. The packing Of the wagon train,
which includes subsistence for two days
rations, will be a novel feature inasmuch
as the wagons are practically new
part Of the Guards equipment. The
witnessing Of this detail Is an interesting
one as 1t requires some hustling In the
early morning to feed the horses, harness
up and load to be ready to start at s
A. NJ. A detachment will act as rear
guard to convoy the wagon train, while
an advance guard problem will be work.
ed out en- route. This Is usually very
interesting bit OF military training that
calls for individual resource on the part
of the officers and tactica1 board. After
reaching destination, which Is supposed
to be in the vicinity Of Riverside, al
though the exact location is not divulg-
ed as yet, map sketchers will make a
report and submit sketches of road trav-
eled. A very essential and yet novel
feature Of the march will be foot inspec-
ton. followed by a lecture on marching
and care of the feet.
On the second day out the regiment
will engage In the construction Of hasty
intrenchment and many lessons learned
Of the present war in Europe. where
most of the fighting in trenches has
taken place. will be reviewed in this
number. Individual cooking will also
take place and every man will be re-
Quired to prepare fire and cook his own
meals. Outpost and patroling. both very
essential features Of warfare, will be
given thorough test. as also will in
terror guard.
On the return trip problems Of de-
fence, attack and rear guard will be
worked out.
Every detail is perfected for the smooth
running Of the general orders as issued
and the citizen-soldier of the State will
be welcomed to our city and may his
stay be pleasant and fruitful one, and
that he will carry back to his home sta
ton the good will and best wishes of
the citizens of Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-16

Ben Shaw, city editor Of the kennebec
Journal, who is i'll at the Augusta Gen.
eral hospital, has been deeply touched
by the flowers and messages that have
come from his many friends. All about
his room are tokens of the thoughtful
kindness of those who could not visit
him in the critical period of his illness.
To all these Mr.. Shaw would extend his
grateful appreciation. Mr.. Shaw is now
on the road to recovery and is impa-
tiently awaiting the time when he can
get back to his desk and the welcome of
the many friends who miss his familiar
countenance on the street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-16
Georoe Cakes Tobcy, Jr

Word has been received in this city
of the death last Wednesday OF George
Cakes Tobey, Jr, at Wareham. Mass.
Mr.. Tobey was a native OF Augusta
and a graduate of Cony High school
of the class of 1894. He was well known
in Augusta and his untimely death
will be regretted by friends here. He
was graduated from Harvard college
in 1898 and at the time Of his death was
prominent in his section Of Massachu-
setts where he practiced Ia VI In New
Bedford and resided in Wareham. The
funeral was held Saturday at the
Church of the Good Shepherd in Ware
ham. w b, Waterman of this city, an
uncle Of the deceased, was present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-16
Enthusiastic Reunion Thursday u
Of the Erskine Academy Alumni

South China, Me-, Aug. 13.-(SpeciaD.-
Ply gathering Thursday morning when all
but two of the members of the class
their annual reunion. The day was a
perfect one and old classmates came
from far and near to go over once more
the scenes of their school days. After
inspecting the building, deiIghting in the
new laboratory and other improvements
that have been made since their grad
uation, and strolling about in the campus
shade, they were invited to the home
of Roy Starrett, president of the class.
Here the girls soon spread a tempting
luncheon and while the refreshments
were enjoyed a fine program on the
Victrola entertained the company.
Each member pledged anew his or her
increased loyalty to Erskine and many
definite plans were made to- assist in the
boom which the school is enjoying at
present. Principal and Mrs. Owen, who
are visiting the students and getting ev-
erything in readiness for the opening of
school. and Miss Annabel Jones, the new
member of the faculty, were all guests of
the class The graduates showed the
keenest interest and hearty cooperation
in Prin. Owens work In the school and
stand ready to help in every way to
make Erskine bigger and better than
ever before.
During the fall term the school plans
to hold fair. supper and play to raise
money for necessary expenses. The class
of 1907. deeply interested in this and
eager to do their part, have elected a
committee, composed of Miss Gladys
Hsler, Irwin harrington and Mrs. Ina
Hewett Plaisted, who will see that a ia
BILE is provided at the fair by the contri-
buttons of 1907. They hope that all the
other classes will follow their example
and have class booths at the fair. All
articles left at or sent to the Erskine
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-16
"Greater Love Hath No Man."
Baptist Standard.)

u.
One cannot read THE story ne tho
american Red Cross in Serbia without
contrasting the medieval saints with
those who, if ever anybody deserved
the name. have right to be called
saints. Tenth century sanctity was
an ally of vermin and dirt: the candi.
date for canonization escaped the world
OF heshly lusts by becoming so filthy
mat no one could come within shouting
distance without holding ones nose
so pungent was the odor of sanctity.
1"entleth-century sanctity is the un-
compromising enemy of vermin and
dirt. Tie American physicians and
nurses who have laid down their lives
live OF the former and ten of the lat
ter--in Serbian pest camps--have
joined that noble army of all ages
VINO have died in order that others
might live. What they had to undergo
Eas been vividly told by an eye
witness: With Il laugh that was near
er Sob they rolled up their sleeves
ana bent to their work. making a hos
pltal out of nothing, classifying the un-
classable. saving up boxes for splnts.
stocking old rusty boilers to secure hot
water, performing miracles in the way
OF operations and cures. They were
engulfed; they were overwhelmed.
Every nurse became a lady of the
lamp. They were cooks sisters min
istering angels, priests. undertakers.
Mohammedans. unused to honesty or
sympathy in women. reached out feeble
hands to touch their garments Sol
dlers cut off their priced buttons and
officers their stars and chevrons that
| tney might press them into the hand
that cooled their brow or dressed the
srlevous wounds. Our girls did not
become callous in the presence of suf-
fering or rebellious and hard midst
this scourge Of death. They had come
not to question, but to help-not to be
ministered unto. but to minister. And
they did-thay and their brothers. the
doctors. who fought with them and for
them, through it all, until an unseen
hand reached up and drew them down.
one by one. beside their patients"
Smallpox, diphtheria, relapsing fever,
typhoid and typhus-these are some of
the dangers faced by this brave COM
pany Of men and women. They did
not volunteer without full knowledge
Of what they must meet. Surely this
Is an infinitely better contribution for
America to make to Europe at such an
hour than carloads Of horses and
shrapnel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-16

cottage will be cared for Mrs. Owen m
til the fair.
These reunions Of 1907 have come =
mean so much to the members that thu,
were unanimous in their wish that nc
the graduates of the school might b.
present at a similar joyous gathering. A
committee was elected which will com.
municate with every class during this
year and make definite arrangements to
hold a big Erskine reunion next sum-
mer. The life of a school depends to no
small extent upon the interest Of III
alumni and this can be at its highest
only when all the graduates are In toueh
with the school and with each othG
With this thought in mind the class d
1907 intends to make the reunion mex
summer a big event in the history Of u
school. Il
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-16
WentMorth -NarneY

Tristan F. Wentworth and Eta NJ.
Varney, both of Augusta, were mar
ried Sunday afternoon by the Rev. c.
G.. Mosher, pastor of the Penney Ne
mortal church, at his residence, "a
Green street, the full ring service OF
the church being employed. They were
unattended. After the ceremony the
newly married pair left for Manchester.
Me, where they will for the present
reside. The best wishes of many friends
for happiness and prosperity go with
them into their new home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-16

Miss Katherine c. McKenney, daugh-
ter Of Mr.. and Mrs. James G. Mcken-
ney. entertained a number of her friends
Friday afternoon at her home at 81 Cap
itol street in honor of her sixth birth
day. The young people played games.
refreshments were served and all thor
oughly enjoyed the occasion. Miss Nc
Kenney was the recipient of many fine
presents from her friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-16

The cabin cruiser, the Cygnet, own
ed by Dwight T. Cooley Of Providence,
r. l.. arrived at the Augusta Yacht
Club wharf on Saturday afternoon.
CARRYING as passengers it's owner and
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard S. Cooley of
Providence, r. I. The members Of the
party passed the weekend in the city
as the guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. George
A. Ellinwood, 81 Sewall street. D. T.
Cooley is a member Of the Edgewood
and harrington Yacht Clubs Of Prov
idence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-16
When the plans are in full operation

When the plans are in full operation
for the government Of Tangier, Mo-
rocco, 1.-The first really international
city Of the world the community will
have as a legislative body an assembly
chosen by popular vote, and composed
Of "a Moroccan members and IL for
eisners, representatives of the powers.
\ mixed court is provided for along
the line of the international court in
Egypt. The arrangement is that 1T is
to consist of two Frenchmen, one of
whom will preside; two Spaniards, two
Englishmen. and one. German. A
Spaniard is to be public prosecutor.
The war, of course, may upset the
program permanently.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-16

A certain gang which has been
helping themselves to fruit from the
State street section the other night
watched the gathering of big arm
full' of apples and when the gatherer
went into the house for basket
sneaked along and "blemished" with
the whole lot. An interview with
His Honor, the Judge, might give the
sang few points as to the rights of
fruit owners.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-16

The Suez canal traffic for 1914 did
not suffer the diminution that might
have been expected as result of the
war. In 1913 total Of $685. vessels
passed through the canal; in 1914 the
number was 4so2 OF these vessels the
vast ma iority were British; other ma
tons in 1914 were represented in this
order: German, Dutch, French, Aus
tria, Austrian, Italian. Japanese, Rus
sian, Danish, Greek, Swedish, Nor
wegian, Spanish. Turkish, Siamese,
American, Persian.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-16

While two militiamen were taking
horses to the muster grounds Sunday
afternoon, one of the animals became
unruly. kicked the man who was driv-
ing him, and turning about raced
down Rines hill and the entire length
Of Water street without mishap how
ever. and was caught as he turned to
the right at the corner Of Bridge
street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-16

Tug Seguin took barge Thomaston light
from Hallowell to Parker Flats today
and the Ariel brought up schooners Alice
Wentworth for Augusta to load lumber
and Nellie P. to South Gardiner, both to
load lumber for Boston.-Bath Times,
Aug. 10.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-16
Charles II. Hall

Charles H. Hall, formerly of Mt
Vernon, died in Augusta Saturday
morning at the age of 81 years. The
remains will be taken to Mt. Vernon,
where funeral services will be held
TODAY
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-16

= Miss Evelyn Sears Of Rockland.
Mass, arrived in town Friday evening
and will be the guest of her aunt and
uncle. Mr.. and Mrs. ]. c. Chadbourne
at their home on Bangor street for
about a month. Miss Sears. though but
nine years of age, made the trip from
Boston alone
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-16

Misses Harriet and Margaret Ohler,
daughters of Mr.. and Mrs. w. II. Ohler
of Portland who had been enjoying
few days visit in the city as guests of
Miss Ida Noble. went Saturday evening
to Hallowell for a visit with relatives
before they return to their home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-16

Mr.. and Mrs. Guy Haney have gone
to Portland on their wedding tour and
will call on relatives of the bride in
Portland, South Portland and Old Orch
ard Beach. They expect to return to
Augusta sometime next week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-16

Winslow ]. Webb of Pactotus, \.
G., who is passing the summer with
his mother, Mrs. F. E. Jameson at Is
Maple street. celebrated his 18th birth
cay Saturday. A birthday cake and
other refreshments were served. Mas
ter Webb is enjoying his first visit in
the North and will long remember
pleasantly his birthday celebration
here
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-16

John Mcdonald, formerly of Rock
land, died in this city Sunday at the
age of Is years. The remains Will De
taken to Rockland on the 9.3S tram
this morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-16

Capt. James F. Bagley, secretary of the
State board of charities and corrections.
returned Saturday afternoon from Port
land, where he had been making an in
spection of charitable institutions
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-16

Capital Aerie, No. 1860. will hold its
regular meeting at 7.30 this evening at
Its rooms on Water street. All members
are requested to be present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-16

Mr.. and Miss Danforth of Augusta
were the weekend guests Of Lieuten-
ant and Mrs. Ralph Meyer Of Fort Nc
Kinley, who with their guests and
Lieutenant and Mrs. Grace had an ALL
day outing on Sunday at Old Orchard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-16

Tho Bosporus, which leads to the
Slack sea. and the entrance to which
Constantinoplo and Scutari command,
is about II miles long, with a breadth
of from little more than a third of a
mile to two miles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-16

Henry G. Staples Camp, S. Of ",
will resume its regular meetings, be-
ginning Monday evening, Aug. 16.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-16

Raymond E. Kendall of Melrose,
Mass. a student at the University Of
Maine, and Miss Jennie P. Bramford
Of Fayette. were visiting friends in the
city Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-16

It is expected that Mrs. Harriet
Blaine Beale and members of the
Damrosch family will arrive soon at
the Blaine mansion on State street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-16

/ Miss Dora Pelletier has returned
from her vacation trip and will begin
work this morning with the Adams
store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-16
LOCAL NOTICE

Togus Hotel, is giving a fine shore
dinner every Sunday and holiday from
y to 6 P. NJ, until P. NJ. if ordered
ahead. june23dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-16
LOCAL BRIEFS

Kennebec Lodge. No. 251, n. E. o. p.
regular meeting Tuesday evening. Aug.
II.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-16

Tommy Bergin Of Lewiston was in
the Capital city Saturday and Sunday
visiting friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-16

The levees Of the Mississfrpi ~.
are being made flood proof byaed|
ering of concrete.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-16

ings. W. r. Mcnamara. SIPS a load.
Phone 923-M. july10dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-16

CONTINUED from Page y
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-05-13
MADE
OF FINANCES
INDICATES COUNTRY SCHOOL
DISTRICTS ARE IN GOOD
CONDITION.
Statistics Announced Yesterday b,
County Superintendent Of
Schools J. a. Lazear.

The report Of the school funds TO
May j, 1919, in the various country
school districts of Ohio county. as
made public by County SuperIntend-
ent of schools John IL. Lazier yester-
day, follows.
Irladelphia district-reachers fund.
6.4ul66; building fund. S5O2IO3. bond
fund, $433fG; amount OF teachers.
fund to Dee collected. $3.772.sS. build
ing fund. Sl,53.5S. and bond fund.
SSS7.15.
Richlsnd district-Teachers fund.
Sl.22GC5. building fund. SllOSs2.
amount to- be- collected. teachers fund.
$2Uai.G9 and building fund. EI.-IUE-.
hItchio district-Ttachers fund.
s353.15. building fund. S232lg. special
debt fund, SSO63N. amount teachers
fund % be collected. Sf3GcI. bundine
fund. S2lS.30. and special debt funa.
Washington country district -
Teachers fund, S3971Z. building fund.
$IslG.50. and bond fund. gl.G74Sl.
amount 20 De collected. teachers fund.
Slsl92. building fund. S9Og5. and
bond fund. &lf5I2
Liberty district Teachers fund.
$laN'2. building fund. gI52S al .
amount To- De collected. teachers fund.
S204TS
The report shows that the financial
condition OF tine country district
schools OF Ohio county are i'm good
condition.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-05-13
SUIT AGAINST
BROOKE COUNTY
MAY BE CONCLUDED IN FEDERAL
COURT THIS AFTERNOON.
Plaintiffs Allege Injuries Were sus-
tanned When Horse Frightened
at Road Roller

Following the case OF OFT against
the Baltimore d Ohio Railroad going
rc the jury shortly before IL O'Clock
yesterday morning. in Federal court
the case OF William Mcconnell and
Elizabeth Mcconnell. his wife. Of
Alella, Washington county. Pa, VS..
The Brooke County Court OF West Vir-
l.Eia was taken up. The case occu-
pied the remainder of the day and
VIII probably not De given 20 the Jury
until late this evening.
The suit d. FOR $1,000. % IS alleged
hE tle plaintiffs that while Mrs Nc
.onlell was driving IN "a buggy with
Der sister, Mrs. W. b. s. McAdOo. OF
Independence. Pa. on May II. 1912.
that the horse took fright on the
Wells ours-N ashlugtCn turnpike. about
one mile east Of Nellsburg, at road
roller running away and striking "a
.r"e. throwing The occupants out Mrs.
Mcdonnell AYERS that she sustained
permanent injury by striking her head
lu tla fan, causing Clot on the brain
ana partially lnIur.U- her optic nerves
end affecting her sight
The plaintiffs attorneys put on four
Witnesses during the dav Dr. " D..
Harden and A. smith. o1ticiar. both
oi MelishurZ who have treated Nrs.
Mcconnell for her alleged injuries.
ST. Dury. mechanic. living near
W.llshurE. who Witnessed the aCci-
dent and Mrs Mcconnell The de
PENDANTS VIII put ON about haIi "a
dozen Witnesses
Brooke county ia rnUre- nnted hv
Pro.enuflrl Attorney William Werk-
man. OF NollsburE. and Col j. B som
urgy.Ile. az thi5 city while the plain
Un- attorneys are John O. Palmer.
Jr. and s. k. Crisis. OF Pittsburgh,
vino was admitted 10 practice before
tho Federal court on recommendation
oI SIR Palmer