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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-22

the regular army or guard to war
strength despite the agitation for pre-
paredness and the crisis on the bor-
DER. drew upon him sharp questioning
The volunteer system does not and
probably will not give us the number Of
men we need for peace or war;" he
said. adding that because of the in
creased military preparations of "Our
northern neighbor,'' among other
things, the general staff had recon-
mended that a force of 1,500, 900 men
be Immediately available and as many
more trained and ready to go forward
in three months.
IL England as an island empire is
protected from invasion as you have
said. is not the United States protect
ed to a greater extent?" asked Rep.
Gordon.
England Not Eliminated
NO" said Gen. Scott. England con-
trolls the seas
Don't We eliminate England in fix
ing our naval policy?" asked Rep.
Greene.
I'VE have asked for a navy second to
none," replied Gen. Scott.
II we are going to assume that Eng
land IS probably enemy ought We not
to fortify our northern border?' Rep.
Mcclellan inquired. 4...
NO." reiterated4Gen. Scott. II have
SAID England was a possible enemy"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-22
L,I<. . Seen. From tho MiddI. Ages.

Like Scene From tho Middle Ages.
The oldest and largest university in
the world Is El-Azhar at Cairo. Found
ed in 975, It has been from the start
national institution, the khedive being
the rector. The minimum age Of en-
trance is fifteen, and the applicant
must know half the Koran by HEARTH
blind, the whole Koran-and be able to
read and write. The curriculum con-
sists Of virtually nothing but theology
and canon law, the fnal examination
fifteen years after matriculation being
upon these, together with traditions Of
the prophet: Grammar, etymology, rhet-
oric and logic. 1t is the same instruc-
ton which has prevailed for centuries,
and one who goes into the great court
where the circles Of students are sit
ting at the feet Of their Gamaliels looks
upon a scene preserved from the mid
die ages, "a perfect specimen. living,
breathing and entire"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-22
FAIRFIELD
Augustus A. Abbott

Augustus ~. Abbott, aged IS years,
months. passed away atshis home on
Main street Thursday morning at 4
o'clock, death being due to heart
trouble. He was born in Winslow, the
son of Mr.. and Mrs. George Abbott,
and he received his early schooling
there. When the Civil War broke out
MIR. Abbott volunteered his services
and he served in the 18th Maine Regi-
ment. He later saw military service in
China and finally returned to his ma
tive country to settle down in this
town. His wife died four years ago,
leaving Mr.. Abbott and son Bert. Mr..
Abbott retired several years ago and
mad been frequent caller and friend
to many of the local business men. He
mad been about town up until within
the past two weeks, when heart trouble
and feebleness resulted in his death.
me only survivor lis Bert Abbott. a
son, who has always lived with his
1ather in town. Funeral services will
pe held from the late home on Main
street. Saturday morning at 10 O'Clock.
hev. Z. .. Perry, pastor of the local
Metnodist church.. will officiate and
burial will be at Winslow.
Inc regular weekly class meeting Of
the Methodist church will be held this
evening at the church vestry.
me members of the Needlecraf. c;s+u,
held their annual Christmas tree and a.,
.ertainment Thursday afternoon at the
nome OF Msr. Will Burrill. Each membe,
present received gift which hung or
the tree. After a short entertainment. re.
rreshments were served by the hostess.
The ladies of the Embroidery Club en-.
Joyed their annual Christmas tree and an
tertainment last evening at the home OF
Mrs. William Crawford on Kelley street
Inc tree was handsomely decorated AM
many presents from members of the c1ur
for friends made up the attractiveness
OF the tree. After the gifts had been dis
tributed short entertainment was giver
followed by social nour Delicious re-
freshments were served by The hostess
and the happy party disbanded.
NORTH-Mr. and Mrs. Merritt Knox
and son Maynard, who have been pass
ing several weeks with Mr.. Knox's par.
ents, have returned to their home in this
place.
There will be Christmas tree and en-
tertainment at the Friends Church Sat-
urday evening, and Monday evening the
Union Church will have tree.
Henry Atwood is building horse sleds.
DR.. j. D. Ames of Oakland was in this
place Tuesday on professional business
Charles Badger, who has been poorly
for long time is not as we'll.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-22
Swearing on the Bible.

The method OF swearing by the Bible
came into use at very early period.
practically with the establishment Of
courts Of law in Christian countries.
1t was.the ordinary method of swear
ing when America was settled by Eu-
ropeans and was naturally adopted
here. Oaths were common before the
Christian era, and any form may b.
used that conforms to the religious b.
lief of the person to be sworn. He
brews are often sworn on the Penta-
touch, keeping on their hats, and their
oath ends with the words, $50 help me.
Jehovah" A Mohammedan Is sworn on
the Koran.-Philadelphia Press.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-22

The next meeting of the Tuesday
club will be&held at the Universalist
vestry. We
r. A Christmasaperty and tree will be
given the chtldseh Of the Universalist
Sunday school ~ the vestry on Satur
day afternoon from until o'clock.
ID. E. Wheeler was in Skowhegan
Wednesday. where he accompanied the
remains Of the late Asa Walker.
The Oakland high school will have a.
social Friday evening at Memorial hall
There will be Christmas tree at tbe
school building after the exercises on
Friday afternoon.
Miss Dorothy Andrews arrived in
town Thursday having completed her
duties in Massachusetts,.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-22
EQUINE ARTFUL DODGERS.
Deafness and Lameness That Were
just Pure Bluff.

Deafness and Lameness That Were
just Pure Bluff.
We all know. Of course, the livery
nag who pretends to be deaf. You
tell him to get up" and he getteth not
up; you cluck to him, and he accel-
erateth not his pace. Is he deaf? Not
he. You know, by a certain rolling of
his eye and wiggling Of his ears. that he
hears you perfectly well. His deafness
Is pure bluff. 1t is like the lameness
which some shrewd old nags sometimes
put on.
VIII horse pretend to be lame when
he Is not? Some horses certainly will.
Two or three years ago the Nomad
was driving livery nag on a road in
Vermont, when the animal suddenly
began to limp terribly; couldn't 60 OF
q slow walk. 1t was pretty serious,
for a journey Of about twenty miles
had Just been begun. Knowing q man
on the road who was a practical horse
man, the Nomad drove up to his door
and submitted the animal to the ex-
pert's examination. The man looked at
the horses feet, examined his legs
looked him over thoroughly. did the
horse go all right when you started
out?" he asked. Yes; the horse had
gone all right for three or four miles.
WELL" said the expert, this horse is
shamming; there is nothing the matter
with him." s .....
Then he addressed some plain Ian
guage to Dobbin, advising him with
some sharpness to cut it all out and 60
along as he ought to. The Nomad
touched the horse with the whip, and
he trotted on to the end Of the Journey.
without the slightest limp.-Nomad In
Boston Transcript.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-22
BoWdoin Man
Head Of Liberty
National Bank

New York. Dec. 21.-Harvey Dow Glib
son at the age of "a was today elected
president of the Liberty National Bank
in this city to succeed Thomas Cochran,
who will become member Of the firm
of ]. p Morgan & Co.
Mr.. Gibson. who was born in North
Conway. n. H.. in 1882. and was grad
fuated from Bowdoin College in 1902. be-
gan his career as clerk in the Office Of
an express company in Boston. He
worked his way up to the position of
assistant manager of the company's
eastern department with headquarters
in this city and four years ago entered
the service of the Liberty Bank as assist
ant to the president.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-22
THE ROAD TO SUCCESS.
Fill Whatever Job You Hold - The
Best Of Your Ability,

Best of Your Ability. :.
I'm climbing the ladder Of success
what have you learned that You could
pass on as aid to other struggling
young men ?''I asked H. p. Dawson Of
J. P. Morgan & Co. Ibid you conceive
any shining goal and bend everything
to getting there?"
"No."he replied emphatically. awhat-
ever Job I had was to mo always the
very best job in the world, and I tried
to fill 1t. l made no elaborate plans
for the future. II had any system in
my labor 1t was lrst to do my own
work; second, to teach the fellow be-
low me how to take my place; third, to
learn how to fill the position ahead Of
me. .t E%
Boys and young men should not i'm
agine that their work Is 50 unimpor-
tant that nobody takes note Of how
they do 1t. 1t does not take long to
find out whether boy is ON his toes
watching how he can best be Of help In
a situation or whether he merely sits
down and waits to be told what to do.
The simple virtues of willingness, read
mess, alertness and courtesy will carry
a boy farther than mere smartness.
Perhaps it will not be out Of place
for me to describe an incident which
may carry a lesson for the young men
you are anxious to help. One day
when I was teller a customer offered
me a very fine gold pen. I went right
into the Office and asked II this man
had any loan from the bank. ex-
planned that he had asked me to accept
the gift. The bank promptly acted.
and 1t was not long before the fellow
was in bankruptcy. The simple course
I took saved the bank good deal Of
B. c. Forbes In Leslie's.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-22
NEW POSTMASTERS
UP FOR CONFIRMATION

Washington, Dec. H.-The Senate has
received for confirmation the following
nominations for Maine postmasterships:
George l.. Baker, Bingham; Alice /.
Curtis, Freeport; William j. Myrick. East
Machias; William ]. Tower, Southwest
Harbor: Mary S. Bartlett, Belgrade
Lakes; Clarence E. Cole, Bryant POND;
Ida p. Stone, Oxford: Edgar T. White
house, Unity; Edward H. S. Baker, York
Harbor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-22
A Request.

II shall never forget" says the emf
nent man of wealth during the course
Of his little speech on How to Become
as I AMI shall never forget how
saved my first hundred dollars"
At this juncture a weary individual
in the audience, who has heard this
story many times and has read it many
times more Interrupts:
"Well, If you can't forget it, for
heavens sake give the rest of us a
chance to-"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-22
COMMANDER EARL
A REAR ADMIRAL

Washington, Dec. 81 - Commander
Ralph Earl was appointed today chief
of the navy's bureau of ordnance, with
rank Of rear admiral. The nomination
was confirmed by the Senate.
The new bureau chief who has been
inspector Of ordnance at Indian Head
Proving Grounds, Maryland, succeeds
Capt. Joseph Strauss. returned at his
own request to sea duty in command of
the new super-dreadnaught Nevada.
Rear admiral Earl was appointed to
the Naval Academy from Massachu-
sets in 1892.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-22
WELLS-FARCo GIVES
TO EMPLOYEES

New York, Dec. 21-A bonus aggre-
eating 100000 will be distributed by
the Wells Fargo Co. among 5000 ems
ployes drawing salaries Of $4,000 a year
or less. the company announced today.
The bonus, equal to S1-3 per cent,
will be paid in quarterly installments
beginning Jan. L. Employees who have
not been in the company's service for
a year will be eligible for participation
as soon as - months Of employment
have been completed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-22
MISSISSIPPI HAD cAMELs.
When Il Was y Sandy Desert With .
Tropical Climate.

When Il Was q Sandy Desert With .
Tropical Climate.
The geology Of mountain regions Is
generally more difficult to master than
that Of plains, because the rocks have
been more broken and tilted about,
but the geology Of certain parts of
Mississippi is almost as difficult as
that Of a mountainous region, because
certain widely distributed formations
bear few definite Identification marks,
particularly remains and Impressions
Of plants and animals that lived at the
time the deposits were formed.
A peculiar sandstone, which geolo-
gists have called the Catahoula sand
stone, has; been studied with care by
G.. C. Matson and e. w. Berry Of the
United States geological survey, de-
partment Of the interior, who have
been able to identify and follow the
sandstone by means Of the remains of
plants.
Among the plants found were pines.
ferns. leaves Of date palms, tropical
myrtles, figs. and tree closely related
to the present day Mexican and Cen
trail American sapota, from which
most Of the material for chewing gum
is obtained. These fossil plants show
that at the time the sandstone was
formed-perhaps 100000 years ago
the climate Of this region was tropical,
and bones of camels found by other
biologists in the region and the SINH
larity of the sand composing the sand
stone to certain tropical desert sands
have similar Observation-Disclosures
SurYay
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-22
FRENZY STRIKES MARKET
Continued from Page ons) b

change sounded for the trading to begin
there was scene OF excitemshH such as
even the veteran traders had not;aitness1
cd in many years. Traders surgAd abound
the posts of the popular speculative
stocks. each with huge accumulation
Of orders to dispose Of. opeuing offers
were so wide apart that saieS ble or two
points different occurred SINE psously
The first transactions reco{ by the
ticker showed losses ranging fFum two
to seven points. United States Steel.
which was at the forefront throughout
the day, first appeared on the tape with
transaction of $4,000 shares represent
ing Jumping together of numerous sell
ing orders at 1o4a to 1865. but creating >
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-22
Edwin G. Boston

Edwin c. Boston, aged 76 years, 6
months and II days, died at the home
of his daughter, Mrs. Charles e. Mores,
228 Main street Thursday. He was a
resident of Richmond and had made
his home there until the last five years
during which time he had lived with
his daughter. The funeral will be held
ia 8 o'clock Saturday afternoon and
the body will be taken to Wiscasset for
interment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-22

Dean Melvin Braley of Burnham
died in the hospital Thursday morning
at the age of SO years. He is survived
by a widow. The body was taken to
Winnecook, where funeral services will
be held Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-22

Sunday at the Methodist church Rev,
Henry Clay Turner will preach special
Christmas sermons morning and after
noon. The subjects will be: Morning.
"Fairest Lord Jesus afternoon. Beth
lehem Ephrathah: the Significance of Lit
tie Things" By request the quartet will
repeat parts of the cantata given last
Sunday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-22

Thursday evening was a fairly busy
one for the merchants on the street as
in spite of the storm or perhaps be-
cause of it there was a real rush
among the stores down town. The
traders all reported that the business
to date has been fully up to expecta-
tons and that they are looking for
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-22
ha MAZDA thu Sala.

eyes, the property is cheap enough.
Why do you want to sell it?"
you won't give me awayT
mo"
well, sir, it's because I'm the only
man in this neighborhood that doesn't
move in high society, and I'm lone 3
some."-Chicago Tribune
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-22
A Ritina sentimant.

You have to be careful even about
paying compliments. Bill Mixer, who
used to write ads. for a tobacco house,
got himself in bad when he started
writing copy for a butter concern and
wrote Guaranteed not to bite the
tOngue."-Boston Globe. @
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-22

The regular meeting of the Woman's
Alliance Of the First Unitarian church
was held Thursday afternoon at the
Ware parlors with a good attendance.
The usual business was followed by
an entertainment and social hour and
refreshments were served
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-22
John S. Stafford Of kitterv

John S. Stafford Of Kittery died We'd
nesday night aged 70. He. was born
at kittery Point. the son Of Edward
D. and Mary Lewis Stafford. For
many years he was ship keeper at
the Portsmouth Navy Yard. sAswidow.
one son, John, of New York, and two
daughters, Anne of Kittery and Daisy
Of Boston, survive. He was a mem
Der Of RivSrside Lodge, l. O. O. F.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-22
IndividuaIity.

To each intellect belongs a special
power. We belong to ourselves. and
we lose control of our own when we
try to be some one else. The original
mind is d magnetic center for the at
traction Of other minds. But the lode
stone loses nothing by attraction. 1t
remains the same.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-22
Sample.

George didn't keep his engagement
with me last night" said the girl who
was betrothed to him.
I'D give him a piece of my mind"
said her mother.
Just a little sample of married life"
suggested misunderstanding Leader.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-22
Mrs. Angela c. Jennison, eanoor

Il Mrs. Angela Chase Jennison, widow
or Frank S. Jennison, died at Bangor
Wednesday morning. aged rs. She
was for many years a teacher in the
Bangor public schools. prominent in
the Universalist church and in char
ity work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-22
ALLIES WANT SHARE
in BIG CHINESE LOAN

Pekin, China, Dec. 21-The Russian,
Japanese. British and French legations
have indicated to the foreign office and
the American legation their desire for
American, cooperation in the re-orga-
nization loan of ten million pounds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-22
A Real Autoeeat.

Here's the photograph Of a famous
maitre d'hotel. He has a stern and
naughty look"
Hasn't he, though? dare say that
fellow wouldn't unbend for any tip less
than 500 ill."-Birmingham Age
Herald. .
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-22
MAINE JoTTINCS

"A raid was made on the Pleasant
hiVer House at Brownville Junction.
sunday night. by Constables John
Baily OF the Junction and John E,isb ~
the village. and IS pints of LIQUOR were
seized. Two men were taken to Milo
on Monday and tried. one being fined
and the other discharged.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-22
RAYS and Raise.

Everybody emits rays. An angry
man emits violet rays; contented
person emits pinkish rays"
Sounds interesting. 1 wonder If my
boss would emit ten dollar raise Of
salary!'-Exchange
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-22
Whv He Did Not Know.

Papa, what is a bricklayer?" asked
Harry.
Nov, what silly question: said
his father. what makes you ask
questions like that, son? Any fool
would know
eyes; but, papa" said Harry, II amt
q fool."-Philadelphia Ledger
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-22

Train No. rs was about one hour
late into the city Thursday evening.
not arriving here until S.45. 1t was
very heavily loaded and carried large
amount of mail and express.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-22
.WATERvILLE

Harry Ware, who has been employ
cd in a munition factory in Connecti-
cut. has returned to his home in this
city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-22
Oppcsites.

Wigg-I suppose we should all marry
our opposites. Wagg-Yes, but there Is
no reason why a man with future
should marry a woman with a past
Philadelphia Record.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-22
Car on the Brain.

do you know how to handle an
emergency"
rs that going to be one Of the new
makes ?"-Baltimore American.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-22

Der Of roads had not shown the desired
improvement in aiding redistribution
of coal cars, but that factors other
than the good will of the roads them
selves had entered into that situation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-22

The feeble howl with the wolves
bray with the asses and bleat with
the sheep.-Roland. -..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-22

Luxembourg has an area Of 1000
square miles.
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RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED
Continued from Page One)

cial favors in the legislature and is
not in sympathy with the growing ten
dency for special appropriations.
Milford chronicle., 1916-04-14
AndreUUiLEe Letter

First of all Is crokinole. Il has out
lived its usefulness as s fad and is
now almost an sffliction, as the crok-
mole board and some Of the players
have become inseperable, the proof
Of which is the carrying Of the board
to wood savings.
Last Friday evening being the nine
teenth wedding anniversary of Mr..
and Mrs. George Cannon, about forty
OF their friends celebrated the occa-
sion by a serenade and surprise party
Mr.. and Mrs. Cannon were taken com
pletely unawares, but enjoyed the
occasion immensely. At a late hour
we're served after which
the guests left for their homes wish
ing them many happy returns of the
day. Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Gray
furnished the music for the evening.
The Ladies' Aid met with Mrs. J.
W. Thomas last Wednesday after
noon. II will meet with Mrs. Harry
the first Tuesday after
noon in May.
Quite a few men from this neigh
DorhoOd attended court at Denton on
Tuesday and Wednesday.
Mrs. ]. W. Thomas spent the
past week with Mrs. K. H. Thomas
Vt Harrington.
Milford chronicle., 1916-04-14

Tomahawk school will close on Fri
day of this week, and the children
will be treated on that afternoon.
Miss Elizabeth Morris OF Mastens,
who has been spending sOue time
visiting relatives here, returned 70 hef
home on Monday.
A number of relatives and friends
gathered at the home of Mrs. David
Ryan on Saturday evening IN honor
OF her birthday. The AFFAIR was q sur
prise to Mrs. Ryan.
Miss Lorey Jones and Miss FIos-
ence Butler were entertained Tues
day evening by their teacher, MFs.
Alice Ross.
On account Of the unEapoPa6Is
condition Of the weather, ana~tAa. VasE
small attendance on last Sunday at
the reorganization Of the Sabbath,
the reorganization services were post
poned and will take plsce on nAxt
Sunday morning at $3.50 O'Clock, u
the weather and other conditions are
favorable. Next Sunday ,is '&la0 Beth
els preaching day, and Il is hoped
that the new minister will be able 20
arrange to be with Us. Il q not
known at this time whether there will
be preaching or not, but q full attend
ance Is requested at Sunday School.