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The hummer. (Houston, Miss.) 1914-19??, 1915-09-24

Rankin-Beanbroug has bought
himself a $4,000 racing car.
Phyle-But he couldn't afford one
worth half that amount.
Rankin-That's why he bought It.
He wants something that can so fast
enough to keep away from the collec-
tors.-Puck.
The hummer. (Houston, Miss.) 1914-19??, 1915-09-24

Manager (of intelligence ohicel-
What kind Of a place would you like?
Cook Lady-Oh, a place where I can
have anything l want, with but little
to do and no one to boss me.
Manager-You have strayed into the
wrong place. This is an employment
office, not a matrimonial agency.
The hummer. (Houston, Miss.) 1914-19??, 1915-09-24

why didn't you employ that besu.
tiful stenographer7"
Didn't care 70 take the risk. she
vas sure to break a lot Of hearts s
the Office. and then s'pose ia be held
under the employers liability law
The hummer. (Houston, Miss.) 1914-19??, 1915-09-24

"Can I see the manager?" asked
the caller.
Why, he's just been called to the
telephone, replied the assistant.
"Will he be long?"
His wife said she Just wanted to
speak to him for a minute. l guess
he'll be back in an hour"
The hummer. (Houston, Miss.) 1914-19??, 1915-09-24
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The hummer. (Houston, Miss.) 1914-19??, 1915-09-24

Eyes, some Of US fellows keep house
ct the fraternity home"
Don't you hate to wash dishesg'
"We don't have to. We have plenty
Of candidates for the fraternity, and
dishwashing is great as an initiation
stunt"
The hummer. (Houston, Miss.) 1914-19??, 1915-09-24

Her Father-Yormg man, l must ash
your object in coming here so often?
Young Mani love your daughter
sir. She is adorable, a queen.
Fer Father-Then. 1 take it, youf
object is to become her subject. Very
well, she's yours
The hummer. (Houston, Miss.) 1914-19??, 1915-09-24

Wangs-What are Browns chances
In the coming election?
Bangs-Very slight He hasn't any
thing back OF him.
Wangs-He's got a family tree.
Bangs-Yes but his opposition has
the plum tree.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-28
DIR. ELIOT ON
BIOLOGICAL
ADVANCEMENT

Co,nmbns O.. Dec. 27.-Biologists con-
trihution to human welfare and the pros
meets of further advancement in biolosl-
%, research were reviewed tonight bys
Dr Charles w. Eliot. president emeritus
of Harvard University. in an ADDRESS
before the American Association or
science. which opened its 6sth meetihs
here today. NIT.
..rhs most important lesson DIR. Eliot
s.;d (Which the great advance OF appheu
hio,opica1 science teaches is that the
+rao+ment of human evils and wrongs III
NO Future should be preventative LOT the
,,,,ss as well as curative for the irol-
,.;dra1 The maine functions OF the i'ie"-
too, rrofession are to be the preNeh'ioi'
80 IN. snread of disease and the era"i-
cation or seclusion Of the causes sources
~ carriers of communicable diseases
"Society.'' he declared, must concern
;+so,f NOT chiefly with the isolation Tenn
norarv or permanent, OF the holvioual
,,,,r5erer thief or forger, but WIN 'i'e
determination or repair OF the gehe'ie'
educational or industrial defects WHICH
cause the production of criminals
Addresses of welcome were mace ny
nv W q. Thompson and Dr. I. e. Men
ao,bou president and president emerl-
tus. respectively, Of the Ohio state Uni
yerSity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-28
DRAMATIC STORY
OF KING PETERS
LONG FLIGHT

Berlin. via London, Dec. 2,.-The Taee-
blatt's Sofia correspondent dramatically
describes the flight of King Peter of Ser
bia through Albania. as told by an Al
hanian physician in 4 letter to a friend
at Uskup.
The physician reached a miserable lit
tie Albanian village during furious
snow storm and could lind as sleeping
quarters nothing better than stall III
= peasant's barn. At the very height OF
the storm four cavalrymen appeared anu
demanded admission to the cottage.
Two of the riders almost tendenrly hit
ed = third man from his horse and bore
him into the house. while the fourth
brought up the rear guaro with boxes OF
provisions The third man, seemingly
wounded Serbian officer. was LAID on
co,ch He YEARLY closed his eyes ana
turned his head as lights were brought.
Then for the first time the phYS.cian'
who had come to the house from the
stable TO watch the operations OF the
strangers. recognized in the apparently
sick man King Peter Of Serbia.
AS his companions prepared me SEM
b,apce of a bed for him the hins' pc
+uaen rroans. thanked them but declined
Good one Of his companions. probably
nhvsician, forced the Nlhs 10 taNe
little LIQUID nourishment. after winch tte
whole PARTY sat for time in gloomy 81
,ence then made a pretence at sleepihs'
Thev resumed the journey before DAY
Ms
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-28
BIG BIRTHDAY
CAKE FOR PRES.
WILSON TODAY

Hot Springs, Va. Dec. 27.-Roads
horcabouts were in poor condition for
automobiling today, so President Will
son and his wife took nine mile
tramp through the snow and slush.
They walked about the mountain coun-
try for several hours.
Late in the day, the President work
ed on some departmental matters and
correspondence and disposed Of two
pardon cases. He committed to expire
at once the sentence of Jack Turner,
fined $500 and given three months in
Jail for illicit sitting in Georgia, and
RENTED the costs in the case Of Ze-
buck Que-Ap, sentenced to serve 60
days in Jail and fined 500 for selling
liquor to Indians in Kansas.
Preparations are complete for the
cclebra ton tomorrow of the President 5
59th birthday. A birthday dinner with
a tremendous cake about which Mr..
Wilson has not been told, will be
served in the suite.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-28
Pope uzzcli.

y pre1tS home wedding occurred
Christmas night at the home 81 the
bride, II Ash street. when Hazel NJ
BuZZell was united in marriage with
Maurice b. Pope in the presence of the
immediate family and u few intimate
friends. The bride was becomingiy
soWned il a dress Of White brocadei
silk roplin with trimmings Of pearl
and shadow lace. Her vel was ci
tulle, caught up with wreath OF tiny
white rosebuds. She carried an arm
bouquet Of white carnations and maid
enhair ferns. The maid Of honor. Miss
Elizabeth Eamlin. wore pink crepe
de chine and carried pink carnations,
William Peavey. cousin of the pride,
acted as best man. The ceremony was
performed under an arch of evergreen
and holly with Il large White bell sus-
rcrded from center The Rev. DIR.
Phelps was the officiating clergyman
and the double ring service was used.
After the ceremony a wedding lun-
cheon was served. Miss Ruth f5uzzell.
a sister of the bride served. assisted by
Elinor Mahoney. The house was taste
fully decorated with Christmas green's
Mrs. Pope is the oldest daughter of
Mrs. Viola BuzZell. She received her
education in the public schools of Wa
terville and since until the time Of
her marriage has been employed in
the store Of the American Clothing Co.
Mr.. Pope is a popular employee of the
Maine Central. The couple left on the
Pullman for Il honeymoon to be passed
in Boston and Attleboro, Mass. and on
their return will make their home in
Portland.
They were the recipients of many
beautiful presents consisting of cut
glass. silver, china and several pieces
of money. The going away suit was
dark blue serge with Alice blue toque
trimmed with white.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-28
OTHER ADVICES
ON SIN KING OF
THE YASAKA MARU

New York, Dec. 27.-Detailed adyices
received here today from Port Said con
corning the sinking of the Yasaka Maru
corroborate previous statements that tho
steamship was torpedoed without warn
ing. 1t is said she was attacked at 23J
r. NJ. by submarine whose presence had
not been observed. No flag was visible.
Shortly after the torpedo was discharg-
ed two periscopes, one long and one
short, appeared above the water within
100 feet of the steamship.
After the Yasaka Maru sank, a coming
tower was visible for a brief time at
point about a mile away.
The report describes the manner IN
which all on board the steamship entered
the boats safely, this having been accom-
plished within 10 minutes of the time
the torpedo was discharged. The captain
caused the boats to be tied together
Sails were hosted and. in accordance
with plan arranged previously by wire
less, a. southeasterly course was taken.
This was held until midnight, when the
French gunboat which rescued the pas
sengers and crew was met.
During the evening the periscope Of the
submarine reappeared only a few yards
from the boats, but the submarine itself
was not visible.
According to statement made to the
Diet by the finance minister. there was
on board the Yasaka Maru gold to the
value of 1000. 900 yen ($5Oo, 000).
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-28

said the submarine was not seen I'M
til after the liner had been torpedoed
and that then only her periscope was
visible The ship sank in 40 minutes
and the survivors-12O passengers, in
Guiding an American. w. J. Leigh and
the 162 men of the crew. were picked
up by French cruiser and landed at
Port Said. from where the first reports
of the sinking came last week.
The general assumption is that the
submarine must have been German or
Austrian renewed efforts will be made
to determine it's nationality and in
structions to that effect probably will
be sent out today by the State De-
partment If it can gather the ne
cessary information on which to pro-
coed, the United States is prepared to
include the incident in it's diplomatio
representations against the sinking of
non-combatant ships without warning.
Japan's Future Course
The outcome of the Yasaka Maru
case is generally regarded by officials
and diplomats here as surrounded with
wide possibilities regarding Japans flu
ture course in the war. 1t has been
suggested that she might answer the
challenge to her shipping by a wide
participation in the war. even to the
extent of taking part in the operations
in Europe.
AS Germany has already given as
suranceS that her submarine COM
manders were under instructions not
to attack liners without warning, there
was a disposition to believe the at
lacking boat was an Austrian. If that
assumption proves true, it is feared
the situation over the sinking Of the
Italian liner Ancona will be further
complicated, and the diplomatic CORE
spondence with Austria will be broad
ened to take in the general subject Of
attack without warning, as it did in
the last stages of the negotiations with
Germany.
Unofficial reports of favorable re-
ply by the Vienna foreign office to the
last Ancona note have not served to
alter the attitude of the State depart
ment in the Ancona case and there are
direct indications that nothing but
meeting the dema nds Of the United
States will leave diplomatic relations
between the two countries unimpaired.
The word that the reply will be
guided with concern for the good re-
lationS" between the two countries
officials take it, means that Austria
Hungary probably expects more diplo-
matte correspondence on the subject
The United States is disinclined to
enter into any such negotiations.
Should it develop that an Austrian
submarine torpedoed the Yasaka Maru
without warning. the Vienna foreign
office undoubtedly will be asked to dis
avoW the act and to give assurances
to govern future conduct Of her sub
marine warfare. AS was done in the
correspondence with Germany. the
United States will hold to the posi-
ton that if submarines fail to give
warning their commanders cannot be
sure that an American life will not be
placed in danger. The statement has
not been advised what instructions, if
any, have been given commanders Of
Austro-H Hungarian submarines.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-28
WINTHROP CENTRE

Mr. and Mrs. Levi Lewis entertained
the following at a dinner party on
Christmas day: Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel
Clement and daughter Eileen, Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Taylor and children, Elmer,
Clement and Kathalena, and Miss Helen
Lewis of Augusta and Mr.. Mcclellan.
Miss Mary Clough passed the week end
with her parents.
Wilson Il. Schwartz returned to Provi-
dence, r. L., Sunday after passing a
few days with Mr.. and Mrs. kenton
Schwartz.
Miss Annie Macdonald of Winthrop
passed the week end at her home here.
Miss Lucille NJ. Kidder has returned
from her home in Waterville. where she
was the guest of her parents.
Arthur Stetson of Leeds Junction was
a holiday guest of his parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. A. Stetson.
Rev. David f. Henley of Vassalboro
was Sunday guest at the home of G. A.
Sleeper.
Mrs Frank Shaw and Mrs. Antoinette
Drapeau We're Sunday guests of Mrs.
George c. Kinds
Mr.. Cote Of Augusta passed Christmas
day at Sport Farm.
Wyman Hewey was in Augusta Satur-
day for brief visit.
Miss Fortier of Augusta was a week.
end guest of Mrs. Rose Caron at Sport
Farm.
Mr.. and Mrs. Everett Longfellow were
dinner guests on Christmas day at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Healey.
Mrs z. r. Foster and Frank futile
took dinner on Christmas day with Mr..
and Mrs. Henry futile.
Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac Murch of Hallowell
were Christmas guests of HLr. Murch's
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. David Murch.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles F. Smith were
guests Saturday OF Mrs. Smiths parents,
Mr.. ard Mrs. G. F. Flynt Of Augusta.
Wilson Swartz. who has been at home
for Christmas with his father and moth
err Mr. and Mrs. kenton Swartz, left
Sunday for Boston. where he is employ
ed.
Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Bailey of Win
throp village and Miss Jeanette Bailey
Of Providence Il. l.. ard Mrs. George
Bailey we're dinner guests Sunday at the
home of Mr. and Mrs Eugene Bailey.
Arthur Steteon of Leeds Junction pass
cd Christmas with his father and mother,
Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Stetson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-28
BRAND UIIjITlOCk
SAILS TODAY TO
RESUME DUTIES
ASu. S. MINISTER
Praises Work of Relief Commits
sion and Takes Back
$4,000 for Aid

New York. Dec. a7-Brand Whit
lock, United States minister to Bel
GUM, will sail tomorrow on the Hol-
land American liner Rotterdam to re-
sumo his duties abroad
Mr.. Whitlock was the guest at
luncheon today of Alexander Hemp
MIL treasurer of the Commission for
Relief in Belgium. He praised the work
OF the commission. declaring that if it
should be interrupted for one week,
the suffering OF the Belgian people
would become a calamity.
According to Mr.. Whitlock. shoes
and cloth from which to make cloth
ing are vital necessities in the stricken
Kingdom. He said that the long iso-
lation of the country had resulted in
using up the clothing of the people
and all raw material.
Mr.. Whitlock will carry back with
him purse Of $500 subscribed by
friends in Toledo, Ohio, to be dstrib-
uted under his personal supervision.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-28

ION the 9th. Gen. Townshend sent a
further report in which he says that at
midnight on the oath and on the 18th
fierce lighting for the possession of the
fort took place. The enemy effected a
Judgment in the northern bastion and
Were elected. but came on again and oc-
cuped the bastion. The garrison of OK
ford Light Infantry and the ICED hur-
ried to the entrenchment and were rein
forced by the Norfolk Regiment and the
l04th Pioneers. The enemy vacated the
bastion early Christmas morning and re-
tired into trenches 400 to 500 yards in the
rear. Although the attack had been made
from trenches only about 100 yards from
the breach. The rest of Christmas day
passed quietly. The fort and garrison in
excellent spirits, reoccupying the bas-
ton. The enemys casualties are estimat-
ed al about 100, our own at 100 killed ana
wounded.
"A whole division appears to have been
engaged in the attack Presumably the
700 enemy dead mentioned in the tele
gram of the oath are not included in the
above ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-28
NORTH CLINTON

A neighborhood Christmas tree was
held at the schoolhouse Christmas eve
which was well attended and much en-
loved by all present. A fine program
was presented and a beautiful and well
laden tree was much enjoyed by the
youngsters.
Mrs. Nellie Hoxie, who has been i'll
at the home of her sister. Mrs. John
Smith, Burnham. returned home We'd
nesday of last week much Improved in
health.
Mrs. Ida Abbott, who is stopping for
time with her brother. irwin Davis.
and family of Canaan, passed Christmas
at the home of her son, Philip Dixon.
nj and Mrs. Norman Rowling and
child of Lewiston have been visiting
his sister Mrs. Fred Hicks of Canaan.
F. d. Marston has hired out with
Ed. Hunter of Pittsfeld to work in the
woods
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-28
PASSPORT ABUSE
TO Be STOPPED
BY GOVERNMENT

Washington. Dec. 27.-Efforts to
prevent mis-use of American passports
may result in the establishment at
most of the country's principal ports
of State department inspection bu-
reaus, similar to the one to be opened
in New York next Monday. Depart
ment officials said today that although
90 per cent. of the passenger traffic for
Europe was through New York, bu-
reaus would be opened in other cities,
such as Boston, New Orleans, san
Francisco, Norfolk and Baltimore,
should any necessity develop.
Walter d. LeMatt, now assistant
chief of the bureau of citizenship, was
designated today to take charge of the
New York bureau which will examine
the passports of all Americans, sailing
from that port on trans Atlantic
steamers
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-28
WINTHROP

Mr.. and Mrs. A. E. Titus and son
Ralph and Mr.. and Mrs. Clifton Titus
were Sunday guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Fred Bailey of Augusta.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Dudley were
Stevens.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. A. Pike and daugh-
ter Sarah and Mr.. and Mrs. William
Bell of Bath passed Christmas with
Mr.. and Mrs. N. T. Gordon of Read
field, Mr.. and Mrs. Bell returning to
Bath Sunday night.
Mr. and Mrs. Will Foss and daugh-
ter Esther Of Augusta were calling at
Brookside in their new Metz car
Thursday.
Mrs. Eunice Welch of, Hallowell was
Crockett.
Mrs. Anna Hagberg of Winthrop
was calling on her sister last week,
Mrs. Warren Smith.
Miss Annie Mcdonald passed Christ
mas with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
James Mcdonald Of Winthrop Center.
Mrs. Ethel Staine Pratt of Farming
ton was the guest of her parents. MIR.
and Mrs. E. r. Staine, Saturday and
Sunday.
Jason Faulkenham, Mrs. Smyth and
daughter Marguerite passed Christmas
with Mr.. and Mrs. Avore of Augusta.
Fayette Noyes Of Wakefield, Mass.
was calling on his niece, Mrs. Smyth,
last week.
Ralph Putnam of Philadelphia Dem
tai College writes that he had very
pleasant call from Herbert Wadsworth
of Winthrop recently.
Neil Stanley went to Augusta Mon
day. after passing several days at
home with a bad bold.
Mr. Hackett of Readfeld started
Monday for the lumber camps of Mr..
Savage, near Rangeley. with a pair of
horses of Mr.. Winterbottom, besides
his own team, where he will haul lum-
her.
Miss Rosa McGinnis, who has been
with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bearce for
several weeks. is cooking for Mr.. and
Mrs Hopkinson this week.
Fred Bearce saw flock of about 20
wild geese flying south last Friday
and thinks that is the latest he remem-
bers seeing wild geese going South.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-28

II would be backed up to the letter by his
association
Dr. G. y. Hammond said that the
Amateur fencers' League stood for
nothing except pure amateurism.
Df. Reginald Sayre, for the United
states Revolver Association, said there
never was any distinction between
amateur and professional shooters and
believed it would be impracticable to
draw the line.
Inc North American Gymnastic
mon, according to Fritz KENNEL
aWarded no medals or prizes other than
wreaths or diplomas. but permitted
professionals in any other branch Of
spor. to an amateur standing in gym
nastics.
T.. l. Mockler. speaking for the Unit
ed States Football Association, de-
nounccd the rowing amateurs in SOC
Ger football who travelled and played
wherever they pleased, holding up pro-
motors Of games at Will
On behalf Of the Military Athletic
League, Major X. :. Cooke acknowl
edged that it would be difficult to pre-
vent amateurs ana professionals from
competing on teams.
William i. Garcclon of Boston. for
the National Collegiate Association
suggested that the organized govern
ing bodies of every sport should inter-
pref the proposed rule, and make it's
own exceptions. They should then meet
in conference each year and criticize
one another's interpretations until a
definite understanding was reached.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-28
(,l.Ill TON

PishOn's Ferry school closed Friday
for d weeks vacation. Christmas ex-
ercises and the school tree were held
Thursday afternoon. The following
program was carried out; Quotations,
school; exercises. Christmas Banners;
Flowers and Bells, by girls: Christmas
kitchen. Ida Clifford; singing. Horace
Wellington and Willis Pratt; Holly
Berries five little tots. Arnold and Lii
da Clifford, Lloyd and Frances Kelley
and Arno Shiyes; Progressive Santa,
Robert Richardson; santa Claus, Ced
ric Shivcs; Christmas skates, Yelling
ton Pratt: The FsGn.uo, Arnold Gift
ford: Evolution Of I-iGht. The!ma Cow
EFT; little Lord Jesus, Beth Lewis;
Task Of Christmas Kathleen Clancy;
Spelling e3son, Horace Pratt: Christ
mas Morn, t.!cic Kelley: singing, Sill
cui E:ght Horace ana Wellington
Pratt: Snow Fakes, Arnold ana Ida
Clifford; Christmas Tragedy, HaWley
Kelley: dialogue Santa's Volunteers,
Grades Y and VII; Christmas Hymn,
Emmons Richardson; clad Tidnss,
Ha2el'@en CLANCY: singing. "Ameri-
q" school. At the Close o. program
$arta arrived and scattered the fruit
Of the Christmas tree. \ generous
number fell on the desk Of the teach
e. Mrs ". L. Cain. Then game of
snowfall was played between teacher
and pupils. the snoWbal!s holdinS
candy and popcorn lee cream cones
were then served. Every pupil was
present and every mother but one.
These taking parts in the dialogue re
ceived many compliments.
\ Christmas tree was held Friday
evening in the Ferry church with the
following program: Singing, Merry.
Merry Christmas, choir: prayer Miss
Dinsmore; recitation, Oracle Crum
nett: recitation. Mildred Decker; reel
tatiun. Donald Decker: prayer. Miss
Dinsmore; solo Mildred Decker; Tell
the Story, choir; recitation. Margaret
Bracket: recitation. Helen Brackett;
anthem, choir: recitation. Norman
Palmer: recitation Albert Palmer:
solo. Evelyn JOY; recitation, Mary
Palmer The trees We're very pretty
and held some valuable presents. The
little folks who took part in the pro-
gram deserve special praise. AT the
close Of the program, Ring the Merry
Bells" was sung by choir.
Mrs Ralph Chaney was in Water
vile Tuesday.
u. Z. cain and son Norman were in
Watervlle Thursday.
Mrs. May wife of Rev. Mr.. Peaks
Of Massachusetts. with her little son.
is the guest of her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Asa Pratt
Leslie, Everett and Ralph Cain Of
Good Win passed Christmas with their
Cousins. Simon and Dannie Gerald, at
Morrson'S Corner.
Marshall Clifford and family attend
ed Christmas tree in Fairfield Sat
urday evening.
Mrs. Horace Kelley passed Christ
mas with her daughter AT Fairfield
Center