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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-29
ACCOMMODATION
week CLOSE THE
SPEAKERS FOR
next YEAR NAMED
Include VIM. Howard Taft
Most Successful Week
Is Recorded

Bangor, Me-. JAN 2s.-On Friday night,
at the close Of the last convocation week
meeting, the convocation speakers for
next year were announced as follows:
Former President William Howard Taft
of Yale University; Enoch Pond lecturer
on applied Christianity; Samuel Parkes
Cadman of Brooklyn. n. Y; George Shep-
ard, lecturer on preaching; William Lyon
Phelps of Yale University; Samuel Har-
ris, lecturer on literature and life; and
Harry Emerson Fosdick of Union Theo-
logical Seminary. New York. Quiet Hour
speaker The dates are Jan. 1926. 1911.
The convocation just closed has been
brilliantly successful and has been at
tended by many thousands.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-29
PALERMO

CENTER-Harry Chadwick has Finished
pressing E. c. Bowler's hay.
Creamery Inspector Hurd OF Liberty
visited this place this week.
w. w. Turner went to Washington
Tuesday to see his aunt, Mrs. Alonzo
Grotton. who has been quite Ill with grip.
Mrs. Naomi Gregoire has gone to Au-
gusta for a few days.
W. b. Howard went to Coopers Mills
Thursday. He will return to Somerville.
Mass, Friday.
The Ladies' Aid met with Mrs. Angus
tus .Benner Jan. 26. Ten members were
present and busy time was enjoyed.
The next meeting will be with Mrs. s.
e. Bowler Feb. 9. Visitors welcome.
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W|NSL0W

On Monday. Jan. 81, Fort Halifax
chapter d. A. r.. held one of the
most enjoyable meetings in it's his
tory at the home Of the regent. Mrs
+. S. Garland. Mrs. c. w. Steele, the
state regent was the guest of the day.
After a most bountiful dinner the
meeting was called to order. The
usual business having been transacted
the following program was given:
Roll call. "A New Years Thought: :"
address. by Mrs. Steele; solo, with
encore, by Miss Sadie Morrow. The
address by Mrs. Steele was very help :
full and much enjoyed, by all present.
There were two surprises during the
day. One was an apron shower for
Mrs. Garland, the other was for Mrs.
Patterson, whose thirtieth wedding an
nlversary is Jan. 26, and cake was
presented to her in honor of that &C.
casion.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. NJ. Marshall, who
nave been stopping in town the past
week, returned to their home at Mid
dleboro. Mass. Friday forenoon. Mr..
Marshall has been here in the inter-
est OF the Maxim Motor Co., and in
structing the driver how to run the
new fire truck.
An alarm from Box % at 1905 Fri
day forenoon called the firemen to
Clinton avenue, but 1t proved to be a
false alarm. They had just returned
to the fire station when an alarm from
Box p called them still further on
Clinton avenue. which also proved to
be false. The new fire truck proved
its worth by making record time at
both alarms.
The H. & W. girls will hold a dance
at the Taconnet Club house Wednes-
day evening, Feb. 2.
A whist party will be held at Ia
comet Club house Tuesday evening,
Feb. l. ....---.-.~
The Sebasticook Literary club will
meet with Mrs. Fred Conant next
Tuesday at 2 O'Clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-29
CONY HIGH NOTES

Burleigh Jones. the president Of the
Chizzle-W While Association this year, is
the son of c. A. Jones of the Thorn
aston road. who for about 20 years was
connected with the vaudeville business
as advance agent for Morris Brothers. at
one time the biggest vaudeville concern
in the United States.
The thanks of the students of Cony
High school extended to II. Price Web
Der for the able manner in which he
assisted at the final rehearsal Of the
school play
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-29

The recent decision rendered by AS
sociate Justice Leslie c. Cornish in the
case Of the Kennebec Agricultural AS
ISOLATION, that the buildings on the old
fair ground at Readfield belonged to
the association and therefore passed to
the bankrupt estate is said to have been
received with satisfaction. and it is un-
derstood that there Is reason to believe
that the old association plans to hold
a fair on the grounds next fall and make
the occasion one that will restore the
old Readfield fair to it's pristine glory.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-29
'CHlzzLE W|zzLE'S
CLOSING NIGHTS
FILLED WITH PLEASURE
Indoor Meet Is Held Friday Aft
ernoen at City Hall, While the
Evening Program Includes a
Comedy: "Soul Above Skit-
tles," and the. Ever-P Popular
Chizzle-W izzle Ball Big
Crowd Present and Everybody
Has a Good Time

The afternoon attraction for the sec.
ond day Of the annual Chizzle-Wizzle
fair under the auspices of the Cony
High school was the matinee track meet
between the classes of the school and
was held in City hall. The meet was
won by the Senior class with a total
Of a points, the Juniors coming in sec.
ond place with 20, Sophomores third
with IS, and the Freshmen finished last
with 10 The first event was a 20-yard
dash which was won by Taber. with
Kenney close second. and Dennis and
Fisher in third and fourth places Points
Seniors Z. Sophomores 8, Freshmen 1;
time, 3 seconds.
The second event was potato race
in which the Seniors took all the points
Howes finishing first, Best second and
Lathe and McGouldrick next. Points
Seniors II: time p $40 seconds.
In the third event, the standing broad
jump, Smith Cooper was easily the win
ner, with jump of feet and inches
to his credit. Second was John Howes,
8 feet 3 inches, and third Arnold Taber,
feet inch. Points-Seniors 6, Jun
iors 5.
The fourth event was an eight-man
team. with points, Sophomores second
with points, and the Junior team fin
ished third with 2 points. This race
was very difficult, owing to the waxed
floor. which bothered the runners. Points
Seniors s. Juniors 2, Sophomores 3,
Freshmen l. time "a seconds.
The fifth event was 4-man relay race
and was won by the Juniors with 5
points, the Sophomores finishing in Sec
ond place with points. The Seniors
forfeited this event, and the Freshmen
were given points. Points-Juniors
5, Sophomores 8, Freshmen 9; time, l
minute Is seconds.
In the next event, the half mile, about
a dozen men started, and from the first
the winner. Elmer Thyng held lead
that gradually gained in length until at
the finish he was 80 yards in advance
of the next runner. McCourtney. who
was hard pushed by Best. Points-Sen-
Tors I, Freshmen 3, Sophomores l.
The high jump was won by Arnold
Taber, Senior. with Fisher, Junior,
III SeCOHu I4dCe 1IllTu ana IOuFtT were
kenney and McCourtney. The height
at which they stopped was feet 8 inch
es, due to the waxed floor, which spoil
ed the take-off and caused much slip
ping. Points-Seniors 5. Juniors g.,
Sophomores ., Freshmen /.
The last event was the medley relay
race, which was won by the Juniors
with ) points. Seniors getting second
with 3, Sophomores l and Freshmen ,.
This event was very int 3 'esting and
the time was fast considering the con-
dition of the floor and the sharp turns.
Points-Junors 5, Seniors 8, Freshmen
>, Sophomores l.; time, l minute and SO
seconds.
The officials We're as follows: Judges,
Jones. Henna and Shaw: timer, Chester
Henna; starter. Coach Thompson. The
attendance was light, not more than $50
being present. but the meet was closely
contested between the individuals, des-
pite the difference in the final score.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-29
BRAND REFUSED TO ACCEPT
AN Interpolation BY THE
SOCIALIST DEPUTY BRIz0N
Premier Declared that Public Discussion of Methods Applied in
Conducting the War Was Not Possible

Paris, Jan. 3.-Premier BRAND, in the
Chamber Of Deputies today. refused to
accept an Interpolation by the Socialist
deputy Pierre Brizon. who demanded to
know what had been done for the de-
fence Of the country and for conducting
the war to finish in the quickest man
ner. The premier announced that he had
already explained before the committee
of the chamber that the war policy and
the operations of the commander-in-chief
are under the control of the government
The government. he said. has confidence
in the commander-in-chief,w who acts only
under the governments control. Premier
BRAND declared that public discussion OF
these questions was not possible as GER
tain reserve was necessary, especially so
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-29
HALL0WELL

The executive committee Of the Kenne-
bee County w. C. T. U. met with the
county president, Mrs. w. H. Perry. at
her spacious home on Second street. Tho
different phases of work were discussed
in detail and plans made for the county
convention which is to be held May "a
and q at South China. Forenoon and an
ernoon sessions were held and a social
hour was enjoyed during the noon lunch.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-29

after the explanations that Gen. Gal
lieni, minister Of war, had given earlier
in the session. Gen. Gallieni's explana-
tions were in response to the questions
by the Socialist deputy Leon Accam-
bray and touched on the control exercis-
ed by the minister of war upon opera
tions on the various fronts and the gen.
erals in command.
Deputy Brizon then read list of ques-
tons he desired to have answered. saying
he would give Premier BRAND several
weeks time to respond. The premier
thereupon asserted that debate on these
questions was unnecessary either in the
interests of the country or the interests
of victory and that the delay accorded by
Deputy Brizon would not change his de-
ciSiOn,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-29

The Mems Forum Of the South Par
ish Congregational church will hold an
open meeting at 11.45 Sunday fore
noon in the church at which a report
will be made by a commission Of three
appointed to look into the immigra-
ton question as it pertains to Angus
ia. The members of this commission
are J. F. Lucus. James F. Bagley and
Thomas H. Dodge. All interested are
cordially invited to attend the meet
inc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-29
COTTON TRADE
LOST IN CHINA
TO THE JAPANESE

Washington. Jan. 2s.-Japanese man
ufecturers have captured the American
cotton goods trade in China so complete
~. says . Department Of Commerce re-
port issued today. that all hope of
renewed American business lies in an
entire change Of the class Of goods
manufactured for Oriental export.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-29
GARDINER JRS. WIN
THREE FROM AUGUSTA

The Gardiner Juniors took three points
from the local lads last evening at the
Colonial alleys. Augusta took the first
point by the narrow margin of two pins.
and the visitors got the other two and
the total. Much excitement prevailed
during the match. Martin and Giroux
rolled high for the locals. while Wingate
and Hinkley took off the honors for the
visitors. Martin rolled the high single
los.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-29

Harold C. Weeks. who lives on the
Bangor road, had the misfortune Fri
day afternoon to infict cash on one
instep that will probably disable him
for about q week. He was down in his
woodlot cutting wood and by a mis-
stroke Of the axe inflicted cash that
to close which several stitches were re-
uuired.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-29

Friends Of G. c. Flagg of Winthrop
street, who is receiving treatment at the
Mayfair hospital. will be pleased to
learn that he was reported Friday eve
ming as comfortable and that his con-
dition was considered favorable.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-29
The Evening Program

"A Soul Above Sl1ittles," comedy
in one act was presented in the even
ing in a very successful manner by
the Cony High Dramatic Club and was
enjoyed by an audience that filled the
hall. The play was we'll staged and
the five characters were portrayed by
the students in manner that left no
room for adverse criticism. The pres
entation of the comedy and all Of the
rehearsals were under the competent
direction of Miss Eva Reynolds, Miss
Grace Smothers, Miss Nan Weston and
DR.. L. J. Croker, Jr., all of whom
deserve great credit for the success Of
the entertainment. The excellent
criticism of H. Price Weber was
also fully appreciated by the students.
The cast Of the play was as follows:
eslie Lisle, Villa Griffith; Mrs. Eliza
Null, George Dennis; Prof. Marcus
Null. Philip HILL Joseph, Rodney
Turner.
The story Of the play concerns Prof.
Marcus Null. who is so deeply engage
ed in his mathematics that he even
forgets that he is to be married in
the afternoon to his cook, Mrs. Eliza
Weatherby. The professors niece
Leslie Lisle, determines to prevent the
atch and with the assistance of her
sweetheart, Jack Null, who is the
professors disinherited son, she Sc
cures evidence that Mrs. Weatherby
is wanted at police headquarters for
stealing. Prof. Null is pleased to
learn that the match has been broken
up and gives his blessing to Leslie and
Jack.
From beginning to end the play was
filled with rich humor, which was
brought out in an ESPECIALLY pleasing
manner by the members Of the dra-
matte club. The costumes were excel
lent, having been procured for the oc-
casion from a large house in Boston.
The scene represented the living room
in the home Of Prof. Null.
Arnold Taber was stage manager
and was ably assisted behind the
scenes by Percy Jarvis. electrician;
Miles Ham, assistant electrician; and
Ellis Walker.
ChizzIe. While BAN
At the close of the entertainment
the floor was cleared and the annual
Chtzzle- Wizzle ball was held. An or
Ger or 15 dances and four extras was
carried out and the dancing was thor
oughly enjoyed not only by the stu
cents but also by the older people.
Music for the occasion was furnished
oy Dennis orchestra, which also gave
number Of selections previous to
the play. Principal Henry w. Cobb
was floor director and was assisted
by Henry Davies. George Dennis, Rod
ney Turner and Willard Purinton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-29
Arnold Gruber

HEADQUARTERS have been notified of the
death Jan. q in New York City Of Arnold
Gruber. a former member of this Branch.
who was on April q, 1915. transferred to
the Central Branch. He served in Co.
B, 18th N. Y. Inf during the Civil War.
He was for a time in business in New
York City and was we'll known. He Is
survived by widow and two sons who
reside in New York City.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-29

There will be dance this Satur-
day evening at Manchester Grange hall
with music by Lees orchestra. A ca
will leave for Augusta after the dance.
Adv
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Saturday and Sunday Concerts

March-"Martinez,'' White
Observation-Disclosures Girl" Balfe
Song-"A Perfect Day."
Trombone solo, Edward Bachmann.
Selection from 1.-THE FREELY Friml
Waltzes-"Mercedes," Gillet
Medley Overture-"Bits of Remick's
Hts" Lampe
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BOWLING
THE POST OFFICE
TEAM WINS FROM
THE SHOEMAKERS

The Postoff1ce five took three of the
four points from the Marston & Brooks
team at Granite City alleys, Hallowell,
Friday night, it being scheduled game
of the City League. Summary:
MARSTON &, BROOKS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-29
LOCAL NOTICE

Dance Saturday evening at Golden
Cross hail. Humans Orchestra. Good
floor. good music and good crowd Car
for Gardiner after dance if crowd war;
rants. jan29d1t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-29
ChizzIe. While BAN

Mrs. Louise Anderson. who has been
Ill Tor about week past at her rooms
on Water street. was reported Friday to
be about the same.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-29
AUGUSTA LOCALS
Mrs. N. e. Emery of South Paris is
visiting friends in the city

P. c. Brown of Portland passed
portion of Friday in the city on mat
tiers Of business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-29
FRENCH OCCUPY.
ANTIPHILO, SAYS
PARIS DESPATCH

Paris. Jan. GA dispatch to the Matin
says that French bluejackets have occu-
pied the small town Of Antipnilo, on the
coast Of Asia Minor, opposite Castelorizo.
A Havas dispatch from Saloniki says
the French marines were landed from
warship which was supported by two
armed trawlers. and took prisoner the To-
cal garrison. consisting Of captain and
g men. They destroyed the telegraph
wires. seized number Of documents and
permitted Greek families. which had been
driven away, to return to their dwellings.
The sun., 1916-12-19
TOM O'KEEFE, TAXIMAN.
He Is a Fair sample Of New YOrk's
Honest Drivers.

To THE EDITOR OF THE SrS-Sir: Ny
wife and | took "a taxi standing in front
of the Waldorf this evening and drove
Ia the Harris Theatre ON Forty-sccond
street. \ few moments after entering
the theatre my wife discovered the loss
OF her handbag containing s2J in casl,
and "A trunk key. She was not certain
she had loft II in tho taxi.
I ~,olcphoncl tho hotel of tho loss hut
could not identify tho cab or driver and
had no clue. After oar return from the
theatre We were informed that the taxi
driver. Thomas OKecfc OF Richmond
lin. l., l., found the bag in his taxi and
brought II back to the hotel with con
tents untouched.
II seems to me that a taxi driver
whose standards OF honesty are as high
as Mr.. o'kcefe's are proved to be de-
serves recognition, and | trust you will
let New York people know that this man
IL worthy Of their confidence.
W, T., BEArrIE.
Of Grccnvillc. $. {.
NEW York, December IL.
The sun., 1916-12-19
The Rich Mans Revolver.

And It came to pass that n certain
rich man, who had been growing In.
ordinately wealthy because his neigh
bors had neglected their business to
engage In fighting. grew suddenly ap-
prehensive when lie overheard n OF
the combutants speak Of peace.
Remembering that he carried upon
his person a document known ms tl-
Monroe Doctrine. he pulled his re'
volver from his hip pocket and made
the alarming discovery that 1t was I'M
loaded and was Of too old fashioned
n pattern to he effective even IL pro.
vlded with cartridges.
The sun., 1916-12-19

turbers Of Industrial peace has been
manifested with such clearness that
the trainmen's leaders are to-day In
n distinctly reasonable mood. II they
could arrive at some arrangement
whereby the doubtful features Of the
AdamsOn law could be eliminated
they would give a good deal. On the
other hand, the railways are anxious
to straighten out the labor Ton
troversy 80 that the more vital ques.
lions Of their present operation and
State and Federal regulation may
be heard and acted upon.
In these circumstances 1t Is Obvi.
Ously to the main interest of both
sides to get together. And II they
can do NJ and by so doing remove the
whole industrial dispute from the
area Of governmental action they will
he benefting not only themselves but
the whole country. If the withdrawal
Of the Atkinson law test cuse from
the Supreme Court and the repeal Of
the law are an Indispensable prelimi-
nary TO such an agreement We be-
lievc the country will want the ease
withdrawn and the law repealed, no
matter how seriously the net piques
Representative ADAMsoS's pride of
paternity. AS to the other steps neces-
sary to compose the controversy 1t
will he well to defer comment upon
them until they have been more def.
nitely and authorltatively stated. One
aspect Of the matter should be pointed
out for the benefit of the parties to
the dispute the public interest, which
as they have come to realize is para
mount, must never again he SO jeop-
arded ns 1t was last August and Sep
tember; and any arrangement that
may he made for the settlement OF
future quarrels must guard against
such a contingency, else 1t will have
TO he supplemented by the Govern
mental interference which they fly
from and which the people deplOre.
The sun., 1916-12-19
GUM IS NOT FOR MAN.
At Least He Has Not the Art OF
Woman In the Chewing.

To THE EDITOR OF THE SrS-ST: It
Ia hard to conceive how any one can be
SO lacking in aesthetic appreciation as
not to enjoy the beautiful spectacle OF
seeing people chew gum.
The only excuse for one condemning
this delicate and refined habit is that
the chewcr didn't dc IL in an artistic
manner. which VAS probably the case,
for it was a man. and man is as indcli-
cate in chewing gum as he is IN cross
ing his legs.
But woman can chow gum in a way
that il 50 fascinating and graceful that
II doesn't even shake off her complex
ion nor interfere with her ~bellisonant
voice as she answers your inquiries.
before man is allowed to chew gum
in public. cross his legs or stick the toes
OF his shoes into your back when at the
theatre or the ball game, he should he
made to take lessons in these edifyinG
arts so hc may he able to perform them
in as efficient me we'll bred manner as
does III
JAMES y. DEwSLI. Jr.
NEW HAVEN, Conn. December II.
The sun., 1916-12-19
SNOW FLUSHING.
Winter Street Cleaning by the Use Of
Water Advocated.

To THE EDITOR OF THE SuN-Sir: a
method Of removing snow by flushing
1t into the sewers, adapted from natures
method Of removing snow by rain. was
successfully used by the street Cleaning
Department in the spring Of 1915. AL
though the use Of the method reduced
the former cost Of removal by carriage
Of about 90 cents a square yard to half
n cent. and effected a saving Of over
1900. 900 In the amount spent for re-
moval, the method has since been used
to only a limited extent.
When a snow is Immediately followed
by a heavy rain the snow il completely
removed from every street. Any sewer
that removes all the snow deposited In
II by rain will remove the same snow
more effectually II It is flushed into It.
as the supply Of water is unlimited and
Is under perfect control. There Is there
fore no need to use carts.
II the department Is unable to remove
by flushing all the n that II Is neces-
sary to rcmove, individuals, firms and
companies should have the privilege Of
bidding for the removal. by flushing. Of
all the snow that Is removed by carriage,
either by the department or contractors.
and responsible men. firms and compa-
MES. or the representatives Of RESPONSE
BILE organizations. such as taxpayers as
sociations. should be allowed to remove
snow by flushing at their " expense.
They could ascertain at a cost of about
SIS or $50 the exact time and cost a
square yard OF removing snow by flush
ing. and the validity Of any objections
The sun., 1916-12-19

To THE EDITOR or THE SuN-Sir: An
article in THE Sun informs us that the
mistlctoc, a time honored Christmas
decoration. is a parasite plant that grows
upon the bark of trees. sapping out their
life by extracting their blood to the last
drop, If this he true is it not time TO
give this disrcputablc parasite the ''once
over and out and to banlsn II forever
from the Yulctide?
The parasite surely Is not a symbol of
Christian teachings, no matter how you
look Mt them. go we into my vineyard
and labour' certainly was not intended
to mean that the Christian way to get
along IL to dig a living ont Of the other
fellow and feed upon his life, move
YOU, sir, that the mistlctoe be banlshcd
at once. FREDERIC W. FANoBoHN.
| New YORK, December IS.