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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-20

Agriculture: Mrs. Cony Weber, Mrs.
Remission. G. NJ. Twitchell, Newman
Young, D. S. Bracket, Scott w. Lew
is.
Good of the Order: Mrs. w. E. Lee
land, Mrs. Frank Potter, Jennie l..
Clark. Lizzie r. Leighton, Everett f..
Leach. Eugene F. Crosse. Scott A.
Rackliff.
Community Betterment: Mrs. c. l..
Richardson, Sarah b. Ford. Kate B.
Ellis. Velzora Nickerson. Charles E.
Weber, Lester Thurston, George
Cummings.
Education: Mrs. Grace Gray, Miss
Lucy Cochran. Miss Bertha f. Emery,
Leon S. Merrill L. H. Ford, Harry l..
Heald. Carroll w. Brown.
Farmers Union: C. NJ Gardner, F.
S. Adams, A. p. Howes, ]. A. Roberts
Auditing: A. d. Leavitt, Adelbert
Parsons.
Boys and Girls. Clubs: Ralph P.
Mitchell. A. E. Morse, Herbert A.
Whittemore, Frank Brown. Mrs Nina
Andrews, Mrs. Elva I. Knapp, Mrs
Marcia Wentworth.
memorial: "A. r. Morse, Z. o. Purin
ton, Mrs. Frances c. White.
Roads: E. p. Washburn, A. G. Mer-
rift, Merton H. Ayers, Mrs Daisy B.
Warren. Mrs. Grace Ripley, Mrs. Ev-
erett E. Leach
Mileage: George Alden, E. T. Cliff
ford, L. E. Tuttle, E. M. Frye.
Order of Business: George Alden
Carl N. Harris, Fred A. Merrill.
Resolutions: F. S. Adams, E. W.
Burrill, l.. f. McIntire, Charles b.
Gale. Mrs. Charles Wilson, Mrs. w. B.
Deering, Mrs. Vena White Abbott.
Bylaws: c. S. Stetson, E. T. Cliff
ford, E. H. Libby
Taxation: John E. Abbott, B. j.
Goodrich, Frank A. Potter. A. T. Nick
erson, Mrs. l. E. Tuttle, Mrs. George
Plummer, Mrs. Frank S. Libby.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-20

near his fears for Julia shook him like
an ague. He frequently cried out,
she is innocent! The poor, young
girl is innocent! 1t was I who misled
her"
Julia, by the humanity of the court,
was sentenced first. Schinderhannes
embraced her with tears of joy when
he heard that her punishment was
limited to two years Imprisonment
His father received % years of letters.
He himself. with nineteen of his band,
was doomed to the guillotine.
The execution took place November
p, 1903, when twenty heads were cut
off in 26 minutes. After the death of
Schinderhannes these bands of chat
feures quickly disappeared. 1t was
the firm hand of Napoleon l that
brought an end to this hrigandage.-
Indianapolis News.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-20
Tho White House.

A prize of $500 was offered in Wash.
ington's administration for the best de-
sign for house to serve as home for
the president in Washington. James
Hoban, an Irishman from South Caro-
lima, was the successful competitor. His
sketch contained so many wings and
colonnades that the public was horri-
fed, and frills and gingerbread decora-
lions were eliminated. The result was
the two story White House as we know
it now. Washington laid the corner
stone of the building in 1892. It was
completed in 1899, the year Of Wash
ingtOn's death.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-20
cAUFFEURS WE'RE BANDITS.
Called "Scorchers" Because They
Burned Feet of Their Nictins

The term chauffeur as applied to the
professional driver of q motor car was
not specially made to fit that Office
The word was in popular use in
France and throughout Europe more
than 100 years ago to designate a par
ticular kind of bandit.
Chauffeurs or "scorchers" were so
called because they were accustomed
to hold the soles of their victims feet
in front of a fierce fire to make them
reveal the hiding place of their prop
erty.
The chauffeurs were greatly in evil
dence in the Rhenish provinces, the
borderland between France and Ger
many, where they committed every
kind of atrocity. Each band had a
camp or rendezvous with lines of
communication throughout a particu-
lar district. The posts on these lines
were generally poor country taverns,
and the landlords were in league with
the band. These bands are said to
have extended from Holland to the
Danube.
The brigands concocted for their
own use jargon, or slang, composed
Oh rIehSh' Nei HiAh' ieiiiiSH anu he
brew.
Schinderhannes. otherwise John the
Scorcher." was the most famous of all
the leaders of these robbers. His real
name was John Buckler. Like Robin
Hood, he often befriended the poor at
the expense of the rich, but unlike the
hero of Sherwood Forest, he was often
cruel. The career of Schinderhannes
virtually terminated May 81, 1902,
when he was captured near Limburg.
He was tried and convicted in the
closing days of October, 1903. This
chauffeur had a number of so-called
wives. One named Julia, of whom he
was fond, was with him when he was
captured. .-.,-.-
When the moment of judgment drew
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-20
German Government
Explains Sinking
of the Columbian
Declares Action Justified by Mer ch antman's
Giving Information of Submarines Position
to the Enemy

Berlin, Dec. 19.-(By Wireless to
Sayville).-The German governments
answer to the inquiry of the United
States in regard to the sinking of the
American steamship Columbian by
German submarine has been handed to
Joseph c. Grew, the American charge
daffaires. The note states, according
to the Overseas News Agency, that at
the time the incident occurred, it was
impossible, on account of the weather,
to see for a distance of three nautical
miles. The wind and sea were rather
high. Il
After a warning shot and the set
ting of the signal: Send your papers
on board the Columbian set the sig
nal: i cannot discern your flag" the
note continued.
"This answer seemed to be justified
on account of the relative position of
the ships and the direction of the
wind, which directed the flying flag
toward the steamer. The submarine,
therefore, approached under the water
and through it's periscope made a
closer inspection of the steamship,
which had stopped"
The submarine then emerged near
the steamer.
while the steamer was proceeding
under water it was observed that the
steamer carried the American flag and
bore the name Columbian, New York.
and also had wireless apparatus. Judg-
ing from her course the steamer had
come from an English or French port
On account of the empty wooden box
es on the deck she seemed to have
landed horses which are absolute con-
traband of war.
Resumes Course
"On account of the difficulty of hav-
ing boats come to the submarine for
the purpose of making an investiga-
ton, the commander of the submarine
gave UP his intention OF inspecting her
papers and signalled to the steamer:
You are dismissed and running above
water, left the steamer. Thereupon the
4 steamer resumed her former course"
I = A short time afterward it was re-
!. ported to the commander of the sub
Smarine by his wireless station that
Since the submarine had emerged wire
1 less messages sent by the American
rteamef had been read. which in addi-
kfton to the signal Of distress, the S. Q.
-, also contained in plain English re-
4 ports regarding the submarine such
3HaHs for instance, a submarine is cruis-
a1gs3round us and the position of the
xsAubinarine at the moment.
These wireless messages prompted
& scUammander to return and stop the
3lar second time. Although the
and weather had become still
,vier he succeeded in again sighting
& coming up with the Columbian and
an understanding with her by
.csispals that followed fron the subma-
ATane that her wireless apparatus was
Ito besused with diminished intensity.
pnlY for intercourse with the subma-
tpe.;
Decide to Sink Columbian
The submarine then, together with
&the Columbian and the Norwegian
x;eteaper BALTIC. which had been stopped
I previously and had prize crew put
sson board, Travelled in westward di-
!. rection during the night and in the
morning during better weather in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-20
Three designations

Three designations
The designations of Clarence w. Pea
body as president OF the State Board OF
Legal Examiners was received and &C
copied, to take effect on the appointment
of his successor.
The resignation of William Brennan
as commissioner of sea and shore fish
cries was received and accepted, to
take effect on the appointment of his
successor. The reason given for the
resignation was a change in business
on the part of the commissioner
The resignation of Walter A. Kicker
as chairman of the Saco Board of Reg
istration was also received and accept
ed, to take effect on the appointment
of his successor.
Attorney General VIM. r. Pattangall
informed the Governor and Council
that he had been notified by Fred w
Leclair of Waterville, counsel for DR.
Lionel E. Dudley. serving a term for
manslaughter in the State prison for
having caused the death of Mildred
Sullivan. that he wished to withdraw
the petition for a pardon and it was
granted, without prejudice to the petit
toner.
The meeting adjourned to o'clock
Wednesday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-20

town hall. Winthrop, Friday evening
There will be a Christmas tree at
the Smith memorial church Saturday
evening.
Reuel Robinson who has been gone
for several years. arrived from Walla
Walla, Wash, last week.
Rev. Mr.. Wolrenham came Saturday
but as the men were all shoveling or
otherwise engaged in removing the
snow blockade, and the women could
not get to the church, there was no
preaching.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-20
Mortified.

II never was 20 mortified in my
nfe'
whats the matter noww
"You know that little gown bought
for $1650 that looked as though 1t
must have cost four times that and
was so becoming to me? never
dreamed any one would guess its price
or where 1 bought It."
well, did any one3"
Eyes. 1 wore it for the first time
last night at a dinner dance. and there
were just sixteen other women there
with gowns exactly like it-"-Detroit
Free Press.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-20
PALERMO

CENTER-The Ladies' Aid will meet
with Mrs. Naomi Gregoire on Thurs
day, Dec. 81. 1t will be an all-day
meeting. The hostess will serve baked
beans and coffee. Each member is re-
quested to bring something for the
dinner. A sale is anticipated in the
near future.
The severe storm of Saturday filed
the roads, necessitating the men to
work all day Sunday and then the
work was unfinished.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-20
pouaIas Jerrold In School.

Douglas Jsrroid In School.
Douglas Jerrold wrote BLACK Eyed
Susan" when he was twenty-one and
contributed to Punch the Immensely
popular "Caudle Lectures" not long aft
erward. But at nine years Of age young
Jerrold had been scarcely able to read,
and it was not until he was apprenticed
to printer after serving for some time
as a midshipman at sea that he showed
either desire or capacity for intellectual
improvement
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-20
Cause Of the Trouble

Specialist - Your heart is acting
rather irregularly. Is there anything
worrying you? Patient-Not particu-
larry. Only just now when you put
your hand in your pocket thought for
q moment you were going to give me
your bill.--Puck.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-20
John o'Groat's to Lands End.

John o'Groat's TO Lands End.
The distance in English miles be-
tween John o'Groat's, at the extreme
north Of England, to Lands End, in
the farthest south, is about 480 miles
as the crow flies. though by the ordi-
nary lines Of travel, Of course, the dis
lance is something more than that.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-20
STORY OF THE POTATO.
A. . Food Il Was at First Ussd Only
For Pics and Cattle.

For Pigs and Cattle.
The. question Of where the potato il
Indigenous and where introduced BY
man has never been strictly answered
1t seems sure, however, that the potato
is native Of the mountainous districts
Of tropical and subtropical America.
from Chile to Mexico and even a. far
north as the southern part Of Colorado.
Data concerning the Known use Of the
potato for food are not very definite.
1t probably was first taken to Europe
from Peru by Spaniards early In the
sixteenth century and spread from
Spain to Holland. Burgundy and Italy,
though cultivated only as q curiosity In
q few gardens and little known or
thought of. In THE Complete Gar
dener." published in 1719. 1t is not men
toned
As 4 food it was first used for pigs
and cattle. Then. on account Of its
great yield, it was suggested that 1t
might be useful for the poor and pre-
vent famine, due to the failure Of the
grain crops.
AS early as 1868 the Royal Society Of
London adopted measures to encourage
its cultivation in England. 1t spread
quickly in Ireland, but not until the
middle of the eighteenth century did
1t acquire any real Importance on the
continent of Europe. OF its first cult
walton as a crop in North America even
less is known.-New York Times.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-20
Liberty and Equality,

cIDeTSy 1Hu EQUaHtys
Liberty is never the fruit Of philo-
sophical deductions, but rather Of ev-
eryday experience and Of the simple
ideas arising from facts.-Mirabeau.
Liberty-I say 1t with a sigh. men
are perhaps not worthy Of thee. Equal
ity-they desire thee, but they cannot
attain thee.-Turgot.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-20
Clock watohoro,

Said Boston business man tho other
day, III there Is one thing hate more
than another it is to see one Of my en-
ployees watching the clock"
"Yes, STR" said the young man who
had been called on the carpet. "I1l
call the timekeeper's attention to what
you said, sir."-Chicago Herald.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-20

ifested by mercantile marines, Interna-
tional Paper Republic Iron. Texas Co.,
Utah Copper. Lackawanna Steel, Pitts
burg Coal and Ohio State Gas.
Steel closed at a net loss of a point,
making up much. Of its recovery in the
nnal 10 minutes with other active
shares.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-20

"Who can name a word with an II In
itT' queried the teacher Of the Juvenile
class.
Needle" exclaimed Q bright little
miss.-Kansas City Star.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-20
WINDSOR

Sale and entertainment under the
auspices of the Unity Club will be held
Wednesday evening, Dec. 20. weather
and roads permitting. If stormy it will
be held on Thursday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-20
Whan He Remember

When Hs Remembers.
willie, don't you know that 1t Is
wrong to fightT
Eyes, ma. know it's wrong. but
never think of it that way unless the
fellow who tackles me Is one I'm sure
can't lick."-De:roit Free Press.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-20

Must Have Been In the Dark Age.
How many years ago did he liver
"Who:"
THE man who said that two could
live as cheaply as one ?"-Detroit Free
Press.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-20
Up Against Il.

after all. it's no crime to b poor"
maybe not, but no poor man can Of.
ford to hire lawyer to prove that he
isn't guilty."-San Francisco Chronicle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-20

He who is firm and resolute in will
molds the world to himself.-Goethe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-20
CALAIS PEOPLE
FAIL TO APPEAR AT
COUNCIL MEETING

In Controversy with Highway
Commission - Matter Goes
Over-Resignations Accepted
of VIM. Brennan, Sea & Shore
Fisheries, c. w. Peabody of
Legal Examiners and w. A.
Kicker of Sac0 Board of Reg
istratiOn - The December
Warrants Call for $473,O54.44
Adjourned to This Morning
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-20

The Governor and Executive Coun-
per the announcement, with Governor
Curtis, Councillors Scates, Simmons,
Hudson and Burnham present and
Secretary of State J. E. Bunker, Mes
senger G. w. Leadbetter and Private
Secretary ]. P. McConville in attend
ance. -
The expected important business did
not materialize-the matter of the
Calais people and the State Highway
Commission, Mayor McCrea of Calais
wiring that he had received no official
notice of the hearing. Secretary of
State Bunker stated that Mayor Nc
Crea had been notified by letter. No
objection being made. Gov. Curtis an
nounced that hearing would be
granted at the next Council meeting.
The affair, briefly stated by prom
inent State official, has about the fol-
lowing standing:
calais was notified by the Highway
Commission to recommend a man for
patrolman of the State highway for the
season of 1916 and received the name
of a man endorsed by the mayor and
an alderman, being duly appointed and
serving through the required period.
Disagreement arising over the matter
of apportionment of expense for the
Calais patrol service, the legality of
the patrolman's appointment was
brought into question, as well as the
expense. 1t was claimed that the law
required the endorsement of the pa
trolman by the board of municipal Of
ficers, instead of just the mayor and
one alderman as was done, and the
matter was to have been threshed out
before the Governor and Council
Roll Of Accounts
1t was 925 before the session was called
to order The roll of accounts was read
and approved as follows:
1918 balances ........................ I,ol4OV
Institutions NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. llo,3l4jJ
Highway Com. .,....,...... 1926 6S
Salaries .................... 5,l52 -
Revenue accounts ,.,...... 123, SIC Al
Total .$473, 054 A
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-13

'0i Plain, ah hectaeon and fancy ney meshes, black and colorS.
 Plain, hectagon and fancy meshes. black and colofs. Fur Trimming-yard. 39c to S1.5O one to four inches wide. 1Oc and 12Hc Handkerchiefs. .6c Plain lawns and linens, embroid- .Up-to 19c Ribbons. .... -. .1Oc ,-., All-si1k, 2 to inches wide, good
 assortment of co1ors. $2.75 Gray Blankets. .... .$1 QS
 Large size, pink or blue bordeHs. $6.5O Plaid Blankets. .S5.25
 Large size, all-woo1. ' $3.5O Comfortables. $500
 Large size, sateen covered. ss 4@pess4s se esHsh eSSen eeuefs cover iares $500 Marquisette Curtains. .$2.5O ..rrsz -rz Lace edge and insertion. $3.75 Marquisette Curtains. $500
 Lace edge and insertion. $ssVU NldI4ulSCJOC
 Plain hemstitched.
 $2.OO Satin Charmeuse. ..s1.49
 36-inch width, all colors. $1.5O Crepe de Chine. SIPS E All-si1k, 40 inches wide: $2.0O Taffeta .$1.49 All-silk, 40 inches wide. 75c Tussah Silk. .49c
 36-inch, all colors. 12Ac Outing Flannel. ....; ,sAc
 New stripe patterns, 27-inch. 25c Turkish Towels. .. .15c
 Large size, double thread. 12Nc Bleached Muslin .9%c e 336 inches wide. E 8 Boys Tan and Black Shoes $2.45
 Button and lace styles, Goodyear
 welt, heavy oak soles, sizes up ito
 131s.
 $2.5O Children's Patent Leather Shoes. =. .$1.65
 High-cut styles, with white, cham pagne and black kid uppers, sizes
 up to 8.
 $3.5O Women's Calf and Kid Boots. $2. .35
 Dull calf and vici kid, button and lace, low and high heels, sizes
 2k to z. $3.5O Women's
 Patent Leather Boots .S2.45
 Patent leather vamps, cloth or
 kid uppers.
 Women's
 Black Vicf Kid Boots .S4.OO
 A smart high-cut model, S1h-
 inch. equal to any $500 boot in
 town.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-13
Lln~o,n io,a a Stery.

At one time a friend complained to net officer was administering his office with unusual energy with the hope of securing the presidential nomination.
 "That reminds me-" said MT. Lincoln, "that my brother and I were once blowing a field with lazy horse, but at times he rushed across the field sc fast that l could hardly keep up with him. At last found an enormous chin am not going to make that mistake a second time. If the secretary has a chin fly on him I am not going to knock it off, if it will only make his department go.''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-13
inc white Whale.

One of the creatures that inhalit the northern seas is the be1uga, or white whale. It frequcnts the Arctic ocean, enters the numerous bays and inlets and sometimes travels up the fresh water streams to a considerable dis tance in search of food. It preys upon fish, and owing to its ability to swim very rapidly it Is able to capture the fastest of these, It Is pure white in color and quite large, often reaching fifteen to eighteen feet in length. It has large mouth, containing a num- Der of very sharp conical teeth. It swims by doubling its strong tall back under its body and driving itself for ward with a powerful stroke.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-13
Superstitions of Japan.

In Japan the nursery is still protect
 ed from the inroads of measles and other infections by means of an in- scription over tho nursery door stating with exquisite urbanity, ''This child is not at home." In the Welcome Histor- lea Medical museum, says the London Lancet, are shown Japanese charms
 amulets, votive offerings and objects; of medical interest,"" among which these nursery notices occupy an i'm. portant place. Akin to these notices are the charms embodied as toys. A yellow tiger with a wagging head is now said to be toy, but anciently fl was a form of exorcism against palsy and numbness of the limbs.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-13
Early Horse Race Prizes.

Prizes for winners of horse races hundreds of years ago took curious forms. The earliest was the "briglia dor" or golden bridle. After this the prize in England was bell. This idea was taken from the custom among owners of pack horses of decorating the best horse, which led the caval- cade, with q bell, so that on dark nights and in dangerous places the whereabouts of the leader might be known and the others follow boldly. At Carlisle silver bells were raced for by the moss troopers and dalesmen, and specimens of these bells are still retained in the town hall.-St. James Gazette
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-13

WonAen's Mocha Gloves. $1.1O ;. In gray, one clasp, self stitched. Women's Cape Gloves a. .$1.OO
 In desirable shades of tan. Women's Washable Kid Gloves, ,$1 50
 In whitet coffee and sand shades. Women's Washable Kid Gloves. $1. 50
 In white, with heavy embroidered
 backs, one clasp. zx,s $ Women's
 Washable Chamois Gloves. i. $1. IS Natural color, with black stitch
 ed backs.
 Hand Bags. lSOc 10 $S.oO New Fall styles, in patent and | soft leather, silk lined and con- Raining small purse and mirror. sl Strap handle on back; various = shapes $1 Wofnen's Wool Undervests, 65c ! High-neck, long sleeves, in nat . ural and white. k1 $1.49 Women's Silk Top Union Suits. .. $1. .25 < Italian silk bodice, lisle body, , cuffs and knees. N Children's
 Wooleii Underwear, 50. 55 and 59c
 ndervests or drawers, in natural
 or white. N.
 41.25 Boys Union Suits. :. S5c Heavy, f1eece-lined unbleached,
 high neck. long sleeves, ankle
 length. z p 09c Women's Boot Silk Hose, 59c
 Full fashioned, regular and ex-
 tra sizes.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-13
The Lightning-iike Loon.

The loon is the quickest living crea- ture. A loon that has had experience can dodge the flash of gun. You see . loon on a lake, but long before you see him he sees you and has taken q mental inventory of you and your be- longings. If you have no gun you may perhaps approach within 100 yards before he laughs at you with that horrid shriek which gives him his name and disappears under the water, but show a gun and he does not stop to laugh-he goes instanter. When in Q spOrtive mood he sometimes waits until he sees you about ready to fire, when at the flash he dives, and you see the shot spatter the water where he has just gone down.-Exchange.