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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-05

1t Is estimated that the Allies have
$4,000 prisoners and the Germans claim
to have $4,000 Isn't it time they were
exchanged?-Boston Globe.
You're no strategy board! Don't
you see the subtle purpose? Just as
easy-pretty soon. bime by, the Ger
mans will have all the allies, and the
allies will have all the Germans, and
and then-then We'll send over an ex-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-05

spread all over her face as
a fine rash. There was an
eruption on her chin and
her face was very inhamed
and red looking. l thought
she would be SCARED for
life. l thought it was Co.
zema as it itched and burned
badly. She did not sleep
well and it made her fretty.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-05

Collapsible towers, adopted by the
German army for searchlights and
wireless biography, are so light and
compact that two men can carry a
tower that extends to 100 feet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-05
Had to Eioht,

i've come to kill a printer" said the
little man.,
ANY printer in particular" asked the
foreman.
"Oh, any one will do. l would prefer a
small one, but I've got to make some
sort of a fight, or leave home, since the
paper called my wife's tea party a 'swill
affair. Sunshine Bulletin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-05

The Henry S. Denison memorial
building for medical research at the
University Of Colorado, has now been
made ready for use. 1t contains lab
oratories for research in bacteriology
pathology, physiology, chemistry and
clinical methods.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-05

Sips carrying former President
Tafts anti-prohibfion utterances are
already in hand from liquor interest
headquarters at Cincinnati.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-05

Speak kindly to the gentle COW. and
never never tease her;
Take off your hat politely bow; do all
you can to please her.
Be sure your hands have been washed
clean; be sure your nails are cur
ried;
More milk is drawn from cow serene
than from the COW that's worried.
Mother Goose's Modern Maxims for
Mixers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-05

Spain has just given assurances to
the officials Of the Panama Pacific In
ternational Exposition that her par
ticipation in the exposition will pro-
coed according to original plans. and
that the war will have no effect on
Spanish participation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-05
PerambuIatory.

I met a Chaddar cheese one day,
Out strolling for the air.
And at its side there proudly walked
a robust Camembert.
promptly gave them right of way,
Because it seemed quite fair
And logical for them to be
Out walking for the air.
New York Sun.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-05

Missouri's woman sheriff Is named
BERTHE Brixie. She won't have to change
her name when she goes on the vaude-
Vile stage.
But what's in a name any how?-Port-
land Press.
Brix in that one
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-05

1t is estimated that the annual catch
Of Holsters in the world is 1875 000. 900.
Tokio's population is 2,03s.0 an in
crease Of 10000 since 1909.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-05

Dad tfrom the halD-Why. Marjorie.
how dim the light is in here.
Freddy-(the fiance. not college grad
uate in vain)-Yes, sir, Prof. Munster
berg has a theory. that brilliant light be-
nun,bs the intellect: We are experiment
ing to find the degree of illumination by
which the attention is kept vivid and the
mental functions active Judge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-05
Maine Gossip



(Hannah Flagg Gould 17ss-lss5)
The Frost looked forth, one still, clear
night,
And he said. "Now l shall be out Of
sight:
So through the valley and over the
In silence I'll take my way.
will not go like that clustering train,
The wind and the snow, the hail and the
Who make so much hustle and noise in
But I'll be as busy as they"
Then he went to the mountain. and
He climbed up the, trees, and their
boughs he dressed
With diamonds and pearls. and over the
breast
OF the quivering lake he spread
A coat Of mail. that it need not fear
The downward point of many spear
That he hung on its margin, far and
Where a rock could rear Its head.
He went to the windows of those who
slept.
And over each pane like a fairy crept;
Wherever he breathed. wherever he
BY the light of the moon were seen
Most beautiful things, There were
flowers ,'.ers a and trees as ,,us. and
There ' we're Dsss' cities thrones, temples and
towers. and these
| All pictured In silver sheen.
But he did one thing that was hardly
fair
He peeped in the cupboard. and. finding
there
That all had forgotten for him to pre-
Now. just to set them a-thinking,
I'll bite this basket Of fruit" said he:
This costly pitcher III burst in three,
And the glass OF water they've left for
Shall tchick" to tell them I'M drink
ing
A moose head with 'antlers spread.
ing 541a inches. and bearing II points.
was taken to the summer home of
George Gillette Of Chicago at Bidde-
ford Pool Wednesday. It is the larg-
est and finest head ever seen in that
part of Maine
1t is reported that Representative
McGillicuddy 10 doing some work In
Washington in an effort to effect a
pardon for Frank w. Sanford. founder
10 IHo AAOiS SA1oSl S1u4 20 SoOCACky
| Sanford is at the present time serv-
ing Is year sentence In the federal
| prison at Atlanta for granddaughter. II
is stated that the department Of JUS
| tice is investigating the case.
The Lewiston Pine Street Copgre-
gational Church and parish have voted
to accept the resignation Of the pastor.
Rev. DR.. l.. H. Hallock. to take effect
Mar. !. and a committee from both
! bodies mas been appointed to secure
| his successor. 1t is with much reluc-
lance that the resignation was ac-
| cepted.
The death Monday at his home in
Dover. of I,r. Elisha H. Lyford re-
| moved one Of the well-known elder
! figures Of our State. He was a member
| ot the Ancient and Honorable Artil-
lery Company OF Boston. DR.. Lyford
| was born In Atkinson, Aug. II, 1870
He was educated at Foxcroft Acad-
envy and at Bowdoin College. In 1861
he enlisted in the 14th Maine Regi-
ment. from which he received an hon.
orable discharge in 1862. In 1863 he en-
listed In the Massachusetts Cadets
and served throughout the war. In
1865 he married Miss Hannah ]. Ryder
| of Rucksport, who survives, with one
dauehtsf, Hrs. Josephine Guernsey.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-05

Cooperative societies in Bradford,
England, have between 10000 and $1,000
members.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-05
ECZEMA ON LITTLE
GIRLS FACE
Very Inflamed and Red Looking.
|tched and Burned Badly, Did
Not Sleep Well. Used Cuticura
Soap and Ointment. Face Cleared.

SO Windsor Ave. East Lynn, Mass
"My little girls face broke out first as e
pimple and she scratched it causing it to
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-05

wife Of Congressman Frank E. Guern-
sey Of the fourth Maine District. Five
brothers, also survive. The deceased
was 32d degree Mason and a member
OF the Grand Army. Funeral services
Will be held Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-05

II tried all Kinds Of creams and also
different salves then finally l thought of
Cuticura Soap and Ointment and decided
to try them. After using them few times
! was well pleased SO l used them contiau-
p ally for about two weeks. Her face cleared
and now you would never know she had
had any skin trouble (SigneO Mrs. r.
Sleeves, August 5, 1914.
SAMPLE Each Free hy Mail
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-05

N. e. o. F., kENNEBEC LODGE. No.
25l. meets In q. A. r. hall the first and
third Tuesday evenings of each month.
LILLIAN E. NORMAN. Warden.
EMMA +. HOWE, Rec. Sec.
B. L. NICHOLS. Fin. Sec.
tfi.th- sat
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-05
Sample Each Free

Although Cuticura Soap (25c) and Cutl-
crra Ointment (5Oc.) are sold everywhere
you may try them before you buy them.
Free sample each with 32-p Skin Book on
request. Address postcard "Cut.cuza,
Dept. 7, Boston,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-05

GEN. PHIL SHERIDAN CIRCLE,
No. S, Ladies OF the G.. A. R.: Regular
meeting in G. A. r. Hall every Tuesday
at 2.30 T. NJ.
MRS. EMMA A. GANNETT, Pres
MRS. ADA " HAYES, Sec.
',anSeodlYts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-05
AUGUSTA LODGE DIRECTORY

cUsHNoc CHAPTER, NO. a
R. a. M. State convocation at Masonic
Temple Thursday, Jan. z. at $50 P. NJ
Scjourning companions are cordially in.
WV GEO. EVERETT JONES, HIP :
CHARLES r. CHASE. Sec.
AUGUSTA LODGE, NO. 141, r. AND
A. NJ Annual communication TUESDAY
evening, Jan. S. at 7.3o All sojourninMs
ALBERT L. PINGREE, W. NJ
WESTON LEWIS. Sec'y.
Bethlehem LODGE, NO. IS, +. 4
A. M. Stated communication Monday
Brethren bret are cordially invited t to astensS
JOHN C. ARNOLD. W. NJ.
PEARL E. FULLER. Sec.
ODD FELLOWS HALL
ASYLUM LODGE, NO. 70. REGULAR
meeting Friday evenings at 40.
w. r. cURRIER. N. G.
e. F. WESTON. Sec.
JEPHTHA ENcAMPMENT, NO. 4
meetings at 7:3O o'clock every second
ana f''''A '' ( + g g2EN Sen ss ss.
DIT:
CANTON AUGUSTA, NO. 8, Pm
Regular meeting every third Tuesday
G. 8. PEAsLEE. Capt
RAY NJ. BURNS. Clerk
diff
UNIFORM RANK, KNIGHTS OF
Pythias. King Company. No. 4. Regua.
meeting first Thursday OF each month
1Uorl in, rank ESQUIRE.
Capt, H. c. SMITH.
Rec, w. FRANK HERRlCK.
oct5, tu-th-sat.f
CALANTHE LODGE. NO. So, K, p.
Regular convention Wednesday evening
Jan. 6. Rank of Esquire. Meetings COM
hie'' Leslie ]. DAVIS, c. C.
GEO. z. FRYE, x. of r. aud S.
m-tu-wed.tt
QUEEN TEMPLE. NO. 70, PyThlAN
Sisters meets in X. of P. hall the sec.
ond and fourth Tuesday evenings OF each
month. at 1880 o'clock.
ss bEIAAD F. NJ sr FAdE M NJ OF + l. and c.
LUCIE p. LEWIS. NJ. OF +.
tu-th-sat.tf
G. A. r. TIE REGULAR MEETING
OF Seth williams Post No. 10. second and
fourth Thnrsdays Of f saeh month.
ARTHUR l. LIZ, BROWN, {,
VIM. McOA AZ, <AoJutdnt.
o. o. Stetson, Quartermaster.
tu-th-sat.u
HENRY G. STAPLES CAMP, S. OF
", Auxiliary No. is. Regular meetings
FIRST and third Thursday OF each month
at o'clock sharp.
MRS. AUGUSTA *. JONES. Prea
MISS GEORGE JONES. Sec.
febl9, tu-th &,satiyr
SETH WILLIAMS INDEPENDENT
Relief Corps. Meetings every Thursday
afternoon at 2.30 at G. A. r. hail.
MRS. KATHERINE BROWN. Pre&
MRS. NELLIE A. SMALL. Sec.
sapr11. tu-th- sat,1yr
n. c. o. +, kENNEBEC LODGE. No.
25l. meets in q. A. r, hall the first and
third Tuesday evenings OF each month.
LILLIAN e. NORMAN. Warden.
B. L. NICHOLS. Fin. Sec.
tu-th-sat
CAPITAL GRANGE, NO. GAS, ?. or
H. Meetings I'd and 4th- Saturday even.
ings Of each month ct G. a. r. hall.
EDWARD RIPLEY, w. NJ.
MRS G. E. TOOTHAKER. Sec
tu-th-sat.tf
GEN. PHIL SHERIDAN CIRCLE,
No. S, Ladies Of the G. A. R.: Regular
meeting in G. A. r. Hall every Tuesday
" MRS EMMA A. GANNETT, Pres
MRS. ADA " HAYES, Sec.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-05

CAPITAL GRANGE, NO. gas, P. or
ings of each month ct G. A. r. hall.
EDWARD RIPLEY. W. NJ.
MRS G. E. TOOTHAKER. Sec.
tu.th-sattf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-05

SETH WILLIAMS INDEPENDENT
Relief Corps. Meetings every Thursday
afternoon at 2.3O at G. A. R. hall
MRS. KATHERINE BROWN. Pre&
MRS. NELLIE A. SMALL. Sec.
"a pr11 tn til -sat,1yr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-05

The snow and sleighing are certain
ly appreciated by businessmen, though
the farmers who are hauling water for
stock are still praying for rain. We
were told this week Of one man who
was hauling all the water for IS head
a distance Of 11a miles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-05

moose head with 'antlers spread.
ing 54A inches. and bearing II points.
was taken to the summer home of
George Gillette Of Chicago at Bidde-
ford Pool Wednesday. 1t Is the larg-
est and finest head ever seen in that
part Of Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-05

G. A. r. TIE REGULAR MEETING
OF Seth Williams Post No. 10. second and
fourth Thursdays Of each month
ARTHUR L. BROWN, Commander
WIN. McDAVID. Adjutant.
o. o. Stetson, Quartermaster.
tu.th.eat,tf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-05

HENRY G. STABLES CAMP, S. OF
", Auxiliary No. is. Regular meetings
first and third Thursday OF each month
at s O'Clock sharp.
MRS. AUGUSTA Is. JONES. Prea
MISS GEORGE JONES. Sec.
sahfu ru.f S.aa iyr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-05

In backing up it's statement that the
Lincoln wooden mill in Camden is a
busy place the Camden Herald says
that pound Of yarn when spun will
reach mile and half. and that the
present output OF the mill. the yarn
daily spun would reach from Camden
to San Francisco and third Of the
way back.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-12-26
PREs|DENT
CONTINUED from page /, first s

CONTINUED from page L, first Sectlon.l
refused to accept.
This evening the Presidnet and
Mrs. Wilson ate Virginia Christmas
dinner together in their private suite.
A turkey, roasted In southern style,
was served with other favorite dishes
prepared especially for the couple.
On the table was small Christmas
tree.
More than fifty Christmas gifts.
sent by relatives, members OF the
presidents official family and close
friends, were delivered at the presl-
dental suite today. A large boquet,
including a cluster of roses and some
orchids, Mrs. Wilson's favorite flower,
came from the white house conser-
vatories. There were also hundreds
of Christmas messages or congratu-
lations. Except for the trip to the
golf links. the couple did not leave
their suite during the day, plans for
motor ride during the afternoon
having been abandoned because OF
the storm. They spent several hours
writing acknowledgment OF gifts and
Christmas messages.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-12-26
THOUSANDS
Continued from page !, first sectlon.)

CONTINUED from page I, first section.)
---~--->-~-->->->->--->-
to provide the mobile forces for this
work, as ship detachments and those
on guard duty after have been drawn
ashore.
Mobile Force Needed
Based on the experience gained
from many expeditions, +" General
Barnett says, II am strongly OF the
opinion that mobile force of not
less than $500 men should be main
tanned on this coast and one OF not
less than 1900 men on the west coast.
These forces would also be in readi-
ness at all times for service as a part
Of the garrison OF advance bases, act
ing as supports to the fixed defense
force by protecting the base from
hostile and landing parties. This duty
is of very groat Importance as forti-
fed harbors are very vulnerable to
this form OF attack. Approximately
5000 additional men are needed for
this purpose"
THE report shows that General
Barnett recommended two brigadier
generals for the corps and that Sec
rethary Daniels asks for only one in
his recommendation to Congress. The
secretary also reduced the number OF
majors asked for from nine to six.
Big Navy Needed.
General Barnett recommends ap-
preparation of $3.50, 900 for purchase
Of advance base material for the ma
rines. He also recommends purchase
OF camp and maneuver grounds.
The report shows forty per cent
Of the total enlisted strength of the
corps have qualified as marksmen in
rife practice. The full strength OF
the corps on September 80 last was
344 officers and 1919 men. divided
about equally between shore and sea
duty.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-12-26

telle district, the Moon OIL and Gas
Company 10 drilling a test on the
William J. Lemasters farm. on In
dian creek. Clay district. the Man,i-
facturers Light and Heat Company Is
rigging up to drill on the Snider
heirs farm. On -Pediars' run, Fes-
tus Downs is starting n test on the
d. l.. Wade farm.
Southeastern Ohio.
In the deep sand territory In south
eastern Ohio. located in Ward town
snip. Hooking county. the CHARTERS
OH Company completed and nls it's
No. los on the Hooking Valley Pro-
ducts Companys property and 1t pro.
duced fifty barrels the FIRST twenty
four hours. The same company's
No. 107 on the. same tract will be
due to get the sand this week. In
the same locality, the Nypenn OIL
and Gas Company Is due In tho sand
At test on the Elmer James farm.
the Blennerhassett Oil and Gas Com
pany Is due In the sand at No. . on
the Davis Brian farm.
In the Chester Hill district, Fair
field township, Washington county,
Lawrence Stephens drilled test on
the Edgar Dawson arm through the
keener sand and hns +, gasser. This
location is one u mile north OF
production. In M5sgan county, Met
calf and Riddle completed No. II
on the II. s. scofeld farm and se.
cured a five-barrel pumper. In Mead
township, Belmont COUNTY. tho Ma
tural Gas Company OF West Virginia
has a drster at Its second test on
the Mary p. Luellen farm.
New Company Chartered.
With the state department at Dow
or. Del, charter has been filed for
new company 20 operate for oil and
gas Its title is the Texas Petroleum
and Land Company. of Pittsburg.
The capital stock is placed at $500.
900 and It's purpose is to acquire
lands containing petroleum, natural
gas and to develop the same. Tho
lncorporators are d. r. Stilsel and
II. ID. Montgomery, Of Pittsburg ana
w. F. Mitchell. OF Homestead, Pa.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-12-26
REVIEW
OF ACTIVITIES
IN OIL FIELDS
In Three States Showing Work
Either Begun or Finished
and So On.

The weekend of development work
In the eastern fields was decidedly
tame. Owing to the holiday, work
was almost entirely suspended and
In a number OF districts will not again
start up until after the first OF the
year. At the close of the week no
large wells were drilled in and none
of the competitions important as to
location. Operators are anxious to
find new producing territory but
there will be no great effort made to
lake up the search before the return
of spring.
At long intervals the Weir sand
development on Blue creek. Elk dis
trict, Kanawha county, ". Va, furn-
shes good producer. The latest is
the South Penn Oil Company's No. 10
on the Anna c. Skinner farm. The
first twenty-four hours after the well
was drilled into the pay It placed
ninety barrels to its credit. The To-
cation is inside of defined territory.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-12-26
FULTON TO INs!ST
That Promoters Of Bout Live
Up to Their Agreement Re-
garding Scheduled Fight.

CHICAGO, Dec. 25.-Fred Fulton,
heavyweight pugillst OF Rochester.
Mimi. will insist that promoters Of
the proposed bout between Fulton
and Jess Willard, heavy weight
champion, live up to their agree
ment regarding the championship
fight scheduled for New Orleans in
March. Fulton's manager made this
plain tonight, in commenting upon
adyices received by T. s. Andrews
In Milwaukee. from Tommy Burns
saying that Burns favored calling off
the bout. In statement Fulton's
manager said:
Fulton will be in New Orleans
March to meet Willard for the
championship. If Willard is mot
there Fulton will claim the title"
Regarding Andrews statement
that he would offer a s25, 900 purse
for ten round bout in Milwaukee,
the manager said he would accept
that offer but would not allow 1t TO
Interfere with the New Orleans date.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-12-26
FIGHTING LEADER
OF the Forces of Great Britain
in the War is Longed for
in London.

LONDON, Dec. 25.-"The country is
waiting and longing for great fight
ing leader" says the Observer in an
article denouncing Premier AsauIth's
leadership and declaring that David
Lloyd George is "thc only possible
head OF new national government.
Week after week. month after
month. on one question after another.
upon great questions and little. when
ever there is the least difficulty. there
Is procrastination," continues the OBJ
server. What are we thinking OF TO
tolerate these things after seventeen
months of war. when all hope of i'm
provement has finally been quenohedT'
We have no hostility towards CIR. As
quith. but the question OF efficiency
must be settled in the next few weeks. .
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-12-26
CHRISTMAS CHEER
Is Spread among Children in
City of Pittsburg by Tricks
Announcement.

PITTSBURG, Dec. 25.-The an.
nouncement by Henry C. Frlcls, that
no would reimburse the 41,0O0
school children who had money de-
posted in the Pittsburg Bank TO,
Savings, which closed Its doors this
week. shed Christmas cheer through
out the city. Charitable organize
lions today sent out hundreds OF
hnsltets filed with provisions to the
needy families while other organtza-
tions served dinner to the poor IN
downtown buildings. a communityl
Christmas tree has been erected In
Northside and Christmas program
vas given there tonight. Twelve
hundred newsboys We're guests at two
dinners today. one given by the Iron
City Central Trades Council and the
other by business man,