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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-31
skissina the aook.S

When did kissing the BOOK A..
10 be recognized as a part Of thu rs
ush oath? Master William Tho,n.
priest, who was tried for heresr ;,
fore the archbishop Of Canterburr
14O7. has in an account Of his ~ =
trial related conversation be,r..
a man of law" and a smaster az =
vinity" on the subject of oa,hs ~
man of law spoke of witness n,...,
laying his hand on the book, VIII
upon the master Of divinity said So
that chargeth him to lay his hand ~.
upon the book, touching it and svs,s
ing by it. and kissing it, promisirs
this form to do this thing, will sar ~ =
witness that he that toucheth .b,.
book and kisseth it hath sworn r,I
that book" So the practice Is ar ,a. 1
500 years old.
kissing the book" must have H..
a familiar practice in Shakesne.,saa
day. for in The Tempest" the,, +.
more than one jocular reference >. !.
Swear by this bottle how thou CAM.
hither." says Stephano to Trinr,1,
Here, kiss the book" Offering him ~
bottle Of sack. There is also H.,
proof that the practice was r.r
known in the seventeenth centun
London Opinion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-31
Gothic Architecture.

The styles called Gothic, springing
from q common source In Romanesque
architecture and developing through
out western Europe on differing lines,
are in general characterized by the
following features. although not all Of
these will be found in all examples:
Ribbed vaulting, pointed arches. the
flying arch and pinnacled buttress,
clustered shafting. traceried windows
in all but the earliest phases, stained
glass, progressive tendency toward
loftiness. lightness Of supports and
suppression Of wall surfaces, a sys-
tenn of decoration of which one ele-
ment was the emphasis and adornment
Of structural features and another the
use Of sculpture and carving Of human.
animal. vegetable and grotesque forms,
controlled by a definite didactic pur-
pose and significance, and finally the
use Of available materials according to
their nature upon principles in part of
structural logic and in part Of decora-
tive effect-A. D. F. Hamlin in Archi-
tectural Record
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-31
FAIRFIELD
Memorial Day Passes off with
Usual Tribute to the
Soldier Dead
POSSESSION CASE
BEFORE MUNICIPAL JUDGE

Although weather conditions were
of Memorial day in this town. due hon
ors were paid to the honored dead
and respect shown TO the members OF
the Grand Army. At about the time the
first exercises of the day were to be
held, the rain set in and many of the
exercises had to be eliminated. Seven
teen members of the Sens of Veterans
and the Good Will band went to Ben
ton Falls on the O'Clock car and dec
grated the graves of the old soldiers
buried in that town. On their return
joint meeting Of the Sons of Veterans
the Grand Army and the Women's Re-
lief Corps was held and it was decid-
ed to do away with the usual parade
and water services. and the necessary
teams were obtained to take flowers
to the cemetery. where they were dis
tributed to the numerous soldiers
graves by members Of the Sons OF
Veterans. Sufficient flowers were on
hand to decorate all the soldiers
graves in very touching way. Many
flowers we're also placed on the mon
ument in the Soldiers park but the US
ual exercises in this place were not at
tempted.
Peter Zadwarny appeared before
Judge Brazzell on the charge OF llle-
gal possession of liquor. He was taken
into custody on Saturday by Sheriff
Brophy and Officer Harrington and lodg-
ed in the police station. Zadwarny had
in his possession at the time Of his
arrest, two suit cases we'll flled with
different kinds Of strong drinks. As
there was much evidence regarding the
case, the hearing was postponed until
after the holiday.
The members of the Loyal Club We're
entertained al the home of Mrs. Will
lam Hunter, Kelly street. on Tuesday
evening.
Miss Emily SHIRLEY of Portland is
passing a few days as the guest Of her
parents in town.
The Lawrence High baseball team
will go to Skowhegan on Wednesday
afternoon, where they will play their
fourth game in the kennebec Valley
League with Skowhegan.
The regular meeting Of the Benton
Grange will be held a the Grange hall
On Wednesday evening.
An alarm was runs in from box % on
Tuesday morning at A NJ. for a small
fire in the home of Mrs. Sarah Cotton.
found in a clothes press on the sec
chr ffocr Of the house which had file
the whole building with smoke. The
fire was extinguisned by the occu-
pants Of the house. The cause was I'M
known.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-31
Tipping In constantinopIe.

The tipping evil is no joke even in
this country. But it has hardly reach
ed the degree of insidiousness marked
by this tale from the near east:
ION the morning Of my departure
from Constantinople l gave the letter
carrier who had brought my letters
during my sotourn here half med
shid as tip.
I'm the afternoon man came up to
me and said; My lord. am stranger
to you You never received a telegram.
But may it please you to know that l
am the telegraph messenger. May it
please you to know that it was up TO
me to deliver kilograms TO you If such
had been received for you in our Of
fee. l surely would have brought
them to you most quickly. l know
you will be just and you will not harm
a man who has always been ready to
serve you. / cannot be blamed that
have never been called upon to be OF
service TO you. l. too. deserve half a
medshid. "-Bruno's Weekly
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Ra..s4 ~--vrar.ons on Esssheiis.

has,>GA A-.VFaSsOttD w sSSD'~
it is easy TO work out a design In
relief on an eggshen. whether the con-
tents Of the egg have been removed or
not. The first step Is to draw with a
pencil the design or the lettering that
you wish to appear on the egg. Make
only an outline and the leading points
of the design. Then melt small
quantity OF candle wax In shallow
tin and let it set little. but while it
is still soft take it out Of the tin and
spread 1t over the design on the egg.
II there is any difficulty in getting the
wax to hold touch it here and there
with the heated blade of penknife.
Take vinegar enough to cover the
egg completely and soak the egg in 1t
for a period that may be half an hour
or may be an hour and half, accord
ing to the strength of the vinegar. At
the end Of shat period take the egg
out and peel off the wax. The design
will then stand up in relief against
the rest Of the shell, for the acid Of
the vinegar will have eaten away the
uncovered part and left untouched only
that part which the wax protected
Youths Companion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-31
Being the Vice Presiden,

isn't it easy 10 be vice presidao,,
remarked a young woman who b,,
been sitting in one OF the galleries =.
some time watching the senate vo,s
'Cinch." colloquially responded her,.
cOrt.
But senators know differently n.
they are fully aware Of what II mss,,
to sit hour By hour and pilot tbsn
august body through the parliamep,sr
jungles which frequently are confirm,
ed. The rules for legislative procedu,.
in the United States senate are n,,,.
tically no rules at all. paradosicaI A.
II may seem. The course Of the INN.
house is guided largely upon preceder,
and pas, rulings OF vice president,
and as consequence the presiding Of.
fcer must be thoroughly conve-ss,,
with what his predecessors have don.
from the time the nation was bon
This means long hours Of studr
and extensive reading.-Cincinnati En-.
quirer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-31
He Wanted to Know.

The late E. II. Hartman, says the
Wall Street Journal. was q stickler for
facts. He cared little for an approx
mate statement. When he asked his
employees for information he wanted
1t definite.
While travelling through Nevada one
day with number Of the officials Of
the Union Pacific the train passed a
little station with much platform, q
bleak background of sagebrush and
jumpers and no habitation within
sight.
What is that station there for:'
asked Mr. Hartman Of one Of the
railway officials with the party.
They ship a few cattle and two or
three cars Of WOOL
(Which is it. two or three:' snapped
Mr.. Hartman. Which is it? There
Is a difference Of 33 1-3 per cent
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-31
Antiquity Of the BaIles.

Strictly defined. the ballet is prone,
~ a theatrical exhibition of the art o.
dancing in its highest perfection. CON.
plying generally with the rules Of ths
drama as to its composition and form
1t was in existence in Italy as far back
as A. D. 1900, the court Of Turin |,
that day making especial use of It and
the royal family and mobiles takn,
part in it. The ballet was first into
duced in France In the reign OF Lou,
Kill, and both that monarch and
Louis XIV. occasionally took part h
it's dances. About the year 100 Won
en- made their first appearance in ID.
ballet. which up TO that time had bee.
performed exclusively by men. as va
the case also with plays and opens
but no woman ballet dancer of a.
note appeared until 1890
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-31
EARRINGS Denote Widowhood.

That India is Il land Of curious Gus
toms is confirmed by the Popular Sci
ence Monthly. A widow, instead of
wearing black Grape. dons ponderous
earrings made Of solid brass. Since
her widowhood is perpetual she IS
obliged TO wear them the rest of her
life, Each year another ring is added.
The constantly increasing weight Of
metal stretches the lobe Of the ear, to
which it is attached. in an eztraor-
binary manner. 1t is safe to say that
no widow ever forgets the fact of
her widowhood when wearing such a
clumsy weight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-31
Leogings Of tho Marines.

The stout legcings worn BY membe.
of the United States marine corps are
not purely decorative adjunct to
their very natty uniforms. as popuarlr
supposed by civilians. but are a pro
lection for the men against tropical
diseases while in foreign service, navsl
surgeons say. Many Of the most dan.
gerous tropical diseases are transmit
ted by the bites OF insects Among
these are malaria, yellow fever b.
bonic plague, hookworm. elephantiast,
and tropical ulcer. Fleas and mosqui
toes are the prime carriers, and thsy
make their first attack upon the ankles
thence working their way over The
whole body. The Ieggings worn By The
United States marines afford splendid
protection to the ankles against heal
mosquitoes and infected dirt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-31
NORTH FAIRFIELD

On account Of the weather conditions
the proposed game ;etween Lawrence
High and Maine Central Institute that
vas to have been played in Pittsfield,
has been postponed tc. a later date.
Herbert Blakney has returned to
his studies at the University of Maine
after being confined to his home %! i'll
ness.
Mr.. and Mrs. Madison Clifford are
the parents Of a body girl born May %
Mrs. Annie Hoxie while in the yard
at her home Friday afternoon fell and
dislocated her shoulder.
Mrs. Florence Strickland is caring
for Mrs. Madison Clifford
Mr.. and Mrs. j. E. Hoxie were in
Skowhegan Sunday to attend the fu-
neral of a relative.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-31

Street Commissioner Estey was much
disappointed to see the rain as he had
Just finished smoothing up the country
roads and hoped that it would be pos
sible TO turn his whole crew to the
city streets now. many Of which he Is
planning to gravel, but the rain will
nearly undo ali the work that has been
done and 1t will be necessary to 90 all
over them again to put them in good
condition. II is in this work that the
traction engine recently purchased by
the city is showing it's worth as IL is
covering about twice the ground that
six horse team would cover and do
ing the same amount of work The
gravelling Of Chaplain street has been
completed and there only remains a
little rolling TO be done to make this one
OF the good streets Of the city and an
other monument to the efficiency Of the
street commissioner. Although a short
street it was very low and It took over
300 loads of gravel bring it I'D 70
grade and put proper crown on it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-31
Rain Interferes Slightly
with Elaborate Program
Memorial Observance
Graves of Veterans Wnslow and Waterve Decorated but
March to Cemeteries Given up-Memora Address by Lieu
Rogers Company to Soldier Dead of Colby Fea
ture of Day

, Frederic E. Boothby. who spoke shortly
welcoming them TO the city and re-
calling the time when they went from
Waterville 10 fight for their country
and how Waterville sent over 500 men
TO the front during the war. He also
spoke of the fact that although he knew
many Southern men ne had Yet 10 find
one who was not pleased that this was
a united country. He told some inter
esting stories of his visits to Gettys-
burg and closed with a fine tribute to
the men VINO fought for their country
in that great war
Singing by chorus of school child
rem under the direction Of Miss Mil
dred Stockbridge, director of music in
the public schools. was greatly enjoyed,
the audience rising and cheering dur
ing the last part when flags were
brought in and the children sang to
them
Lincoln's Gettysburg speech was de-
livered in an impressive manner by
Herman Williams and this was follow
ed by a flag drill which was given by
10 little girls dressed in white and car
rying small American flags. 1t was as
near perfect as could be and proved
to be feature of the afternoon. Be-
fore the girls left the stage. 10 boys
earring air rifles appeared, led by a
small drummer and with the American
flag at their head and were sent
through drill and also one with the
girls Their work was practically per-
feet and credit to the children and
the ones who trained them. Mrs. H. B.
Holland was at the piano for the songs
and drills.
The first Memorial day proclamation
by General John A. Logan was given
by Maurice ODonnell in pleasing
and impressive manner.
The orator Of the afternoon Rev. H.
>. Trueman of Oakland, was then in
troduced as man who. while too
young to take part in the war, had
served eight years in the United States
navy and was entitled to be classed
among the warriors Of the Republic.
Mr.. Trueman began his address by
paying a high tribute to the men who
fought for the Union and no less a
one to the heroism and self sacrifice of
the men who Sought on the other side
He reviewed to some extent the his
tory OF the conflict, spoke of the hero
ism of the mothers and wives of that
time, now brought home to the people
more fully by the great war across
the water and closed with an eloquent
plea that the people should work and
pray for the time when there will be
no war.
The benediction was delivered by
Rev. Frank H. Stedman of the St.
Marks Episcopal church
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-31

"waterville should be proud of her
citizen soldiers" said prominent
business man as he watched Company
H swing up the street Tuesday morn
ing, on their way to the College chapel
for the exercises there. The company
was marching with the precision Of
regulars. Every man looked neat and
every man was marching with his head
up and with a snap that showed their
splendid training. All along the line Of
march were heard repeated compli-
ments for the way the men marched
and the way they were handled by
Lieutenant Rogers who was in COM
mand during the absence OF Captain
Murray.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-31

large number of people remained
on Main street during the afternoon
waiting for the parade which was to
have started at about . o'clock
Tor the cemtery, not knowing that
it had been declared off. Shortly be-
Tore o'clock Company H was taken
to the square, the rain having let up
little then and under the direction of
captain Murray the company was sent
through an extended order and close
formation drill. The boys performing
the work with a snap and a precision
that called forth applause from the
people watching it. 1t was a splendid
exhibition and we'll repaid those who
mad waited in the rain to see the pa
rade start.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-31
Birds as Lamps.

The natives Of Trinidad make use OF
the young guacharo in an unusual man.
ner. The young are very fat and are
frequently found to weigh more than
the full grown birds. Their fat is used
by the natives to produce an oil which
is a substitute for butter. Also it is
frequently the custom of the natives
to draw a wick through the body Of
young guacharo and use it as lamp
or candle Thus the guacharo is some
times called the oil bird.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-31

Waterviile fire department. Of which he
was for many years a member, attended
in body and there was also delegations
present from the Kennebec Water Dis
trict trustees, Of which he was for many
years a member and to which body he
had recently been elected. The services
were very largely attended and the floral
offerings were many and beautiful. The
honorary bearers were DR.. F. e. Thayer,
Hon. William T. Haines, Frank Walker
and Virgil Connor of Fairfield. The ac-
tive bearers were Edward Crowell and
John Robinson of Oakland. John A.
Dawson and Frank W. Noble. Intermenr
was al Pine Grove.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-31

The rain Of Tuesday was not only
great disappointment to the mem
bers of the Grand Army but also to
host Of people who had planned for
day in the country on their holiday
The roads had been put in fairly good
condition SO that they would be all
right for automobile travel but the
rain came and spoiled it all. Some of
those who started out in the early
morning got thoroughly wet and many
Of the fishermen who started for all
day returned before the middle Of the
afternoon. 1t was a thoroughly disap-
pointing day all around.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-31
Shakespeare Altered.

A portable theater had been pitched
In an out Of the way spot where th!
prospective theatrical patrons wef.
unsophisticated in matters dramax
The players possessed the costuml
for Hamlet" and Shakespeare's tril
edy was selected for Representative
1t then occurred to the proprietor o!
the show that the name might not a.
tract, SO they altered the title to "HoV
the Stepfather Was Paid Out"-lna
don Mail.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-31
Funeral Of Stephen Rrann

The funeral of Stephen Brann was held
from his late home on Heath street at
10 O'Clock Tuesday morning, Rev. Frank
L. Phalen officiating. The knights of
Pythias service was used at the house
and at the grave. There was a large at
tendance OF friends of the deceased in
the city. The bearers were two from the
Masons and two from the knights Of
Pythias. Of which he was member. In
terment was at Pine Grove.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-31
A Great Secret.

Old Bachelor Uncle-Well, Charlie,
what do you want now?
Charlie-Oh, want to be rich.
Rich. Why so:'
Because 1 want to be petted. Ma
says you are an old fool, but must be
petted because you are rich. But it's
great secret. and l mustn't tell it"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-31
New Version.

Mother was hacking at the fal's
calf when the prodigal dumped Id"
the kitchen.
Jaw, say, nav" he grumbled, 10y
Off the veal and give us little spfns
lamb. These occasions don't happe'
every day."-Buffalo Express.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-31
A Silent CITY,

No industry brings the village of
Gilthoorn. Holland. into touch with
the world. 1t is almost wholly mac
cessible except by water. and the in
habtants are, shy and keep within
doors, betraying not the slightest in
terest in visitors. Indeed. Gilthoorn
has been ikened. empty and silent in
its green picturesqueness. to a place
visited in dream.-Argonaut.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-31
The Aftermath,

Mrs. DuPuy-I was so surprised to
hear that Edith and Mr.. Sissingham
were married. You know they always
used to claim their attachment was
merely platonic. Mrs. Kolkremes-Yes,
remember. But now. I fear, they
wouldn't claim it was even that.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-31
Progressive.

when did you commit your first ia
tai extravaganza"
\ when my boss referred to my wages
as my salary
"And when did you perpetrate this
latest folly:"
The day my wife called my salary
my income "-Cleveland Leader.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-31
A Virtue Mjsplaced.

II ordered this steak not well done
said the impatient guest.
Il know it," answered the intellec.
tual waiter. But the cook Is one OF
those people who believe that no mf
ter how small a thing is it should Dc
we'll done"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-31
Appropriate.

Manufacturer-Im going to call this
new cigar The American Lady In the
japanese kimono" Dealer - WHY:
Manufacturer-Domestic filler and i'm
ported wrapper.-Illinois Siren.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-31

Tuesday was a very quiet day with
the police department. there being very
little showing of liquor on the streets
and outside Of the people attending the
Memorial day exercises and the pic
lures there was hardly anyone on the
streets.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-31
Ptomaine Poison.

: "Ptomaine is a scientific name 4
: for food poison" says a physi- 4
: clan in Farm and Fireside, land, .
: although all ptomaines are not 4
: dangerous to health, there is no q
+ simple test for telling the dan 4
, gerous ones from the others. 4
; DR.. Charles K. Francis, q noted 1
, chemist, gives the advice. When =:
: doubtful about a food do not eat I
, it. This applies especially to 4
, meat which has a peculiar odor 4
, or taste, canned goods, especial 4
~ when they have been opened 4
, for some time, and other foods Z
, which do not seem Just right.
Taking chance may be taking 4
; your health or life. Safety first" 4
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-31
The Feminine Pessimist.

The feminine pessimist worries be
cause she is not as young as she once
was; the optimist Of the same sex re-
joices that she is not so old as she
will be.-Life.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-31

beat. who has been of duty for sew
eral days, being employed as special
oficer at one Of the stores in the city,
has resumed his beat.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-31

T. s. Senator Charles F. Johnson
was in the city for a time Tuesday.
having come on from Washington to
deliver a Memorial Day address az
Togus.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-31
Funeral Of C.. Jobber

The funeral Of the late Clofus Jobber
was held from ST. Francis de Sales
church at O'Clock Tuesday morning. It
was very largely attended. showing the
deep respect in which he has been held
during his life in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-31

The condition Of Mrs. Anna Simp-
con who was operated upon Monday
at the hospital was reported Tuesday
as being very favorable and an early
recovery is expected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-31

Special Officer Wood was on duty at
the station Tuesday as Patrolman
Weiss vas detailed for special duty at
the parade.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-31

The body of Mrs. Edward Chase Of
Dexter was brought to this city
Tuesday afternoon and taken to
Pine Grove where short services were
said and the interment was held.