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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-20
larger opponent when he wasn't look


ing.
Then came Carl Florian of France
and the prima donna. Dora Veig. Bo-
sherman girl, singing Hello Hawaii.
How Are You?" assisted by the midget
ladies as a chorus. Out from the wings
then dashed II ponies. riding on them
II midgets, and while the music blared
they offered a series of acrobatic stunts
on foot and horseback which fairly
made the audience gasp with wonder.
1t was a version of the drill of the
Hungarian Hussars and the German
Uhlans, taught them by Baron Leo
Singer a captain of the Hungarian
Hussars.. 1t was sensational in the ex-
IRENE. finishing when they all built q
pyramid on the horses.
Then came Carl Becker, midget ami
NAL trainer, and his wonderful ele-
plants, Memo and Toto, smallest per-
forming elephants in the world, which
made the children in the audience
shrek with delight. They sat down to
dine, the midget and his two animal
friends, and the larger elephant fed the
smaller one with a fork.
AS finale the entire company. led
by Florian and Dora Veig. appeared
in a song and march number which
brought applause at every, turn. A huge
American flag and tableau of George
Washington and Uncle Sam, with the
midgets standing at attention and sal
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-20
Famous Singers Miduets

| An idea OF the program presented by
the famous Singers Midgets is obtain
ed by a glance at the following news
paper criticisms:
THE Midgets were shown at the
close of a big program, and a hum of
wonder and an outburSt of applause
greeted them as the curtain went up.
Before they opened, young man step
ped in front of the curtain and told the
audience in brief address, that all the
little people are from the warning ma
tons of Europe, yet absolute harmony
prevails in the troupe. All of them, he
said, send money back to their father
land, wherever it might be, to help
their relatives and friends fighting in
the great war Then the curtain went
up. showing a midget coaching party
the entire company in three tiny car
riages, drawn by ponies. They drew
up in review, holding informal recep-
lions as they went.
| Then they presented an ensemble
singing and dancing review, in which
eight midget banjoists appeared.
| They retired amid storms of applause
and quickly the rest of the program
! was presented. A midget Sandow, Alois
Vaschock, Bohemian, appeared and
! lifted three midgets with one hand
then lifted pony with a midget sit
. ting on it. A tiny equestrienne, Anna
Neider, an Austrian, appeared on her
High school and dancing pony. Two
midget boxers, Gabor Baggi. IS 1-2
pounds, and Fritz Tarabula, % IL
pounds, presented a three round box
ing match that was scream from
start to finish and ended in a riot of
applause, when Baggi looking like an
| infant Kewpie, knocked out" his
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-20
ment of Paul w. Runyan in direct charge

ment of Paul w. Runyan in direct charge
Of Publicity.
Mr.. Runyan was formerly assistant to
Sales and Advertising Manager of The
Robbins & Myers Company, Springfield,
Motcrs They .rs Also nr 1sSru ,dsm.
tined with tho motor car industry by
the extensive manufacture Of parts for
some of the more prominent concerns
building starting and lighting systems.
actively engaged in the retail automobile
business In Springfield. meeting with un-
usual success.
,, The Westeott Company can be consratu-
above capacity and he should prove a
valuable addition to their well balanced
organization.
The City Hall Garage are distributors
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-20
The Maine Teachers Association Wi

The Maine Teachers Association will
hold it, 18th annual meeting next
Thursday and Friday, Oct rs and q,
at Portland. and it is expected that
practically all of the Augusta teachers
will be in attendance. The above meet
ing includes meetings Of the Maine
Schoolmasters' Club, the Maine Branch
of the American School Peace League,
the Maine Council of Teachers of Eng
fish, and the Maine Branch, National
Congress of Mothers and Parent
Teacher Associations. On account OF
the teachers meeting there will be no
sessions Of tho Augusta schools that
week after Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-20

Mrs. Flora Cross Clark, Miss Minnie
Cross and Miss Alice Tilden Weston
attended the funeral Thursday of the
late Rev. DR.. H. w. Tilden at Farming.
ton.
DR.. Tilden commenced his first pas
torate with the First Baptist church
in this city on Aug. 2, 1875, after his
graduation from Newton Theological
seminary the preceding June. and was
pastor of the church until 1884, period
Of nine years.
DR.. Tilden was veteran Of the Civil
War and died at Dillon, Mont, at the
age of IS years. He had just finished
his pastorate at Dillon and was pre-
pairing to spend the winter at Los An
geles, Col.
From a recent letter received from
him he said his health was never bet.
ter. The cause of his death was
pneumonia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-20

Albert H. Ferran has completed his
new blacksmithing and jobbing shop
on Dickman street and opened it We'd
nesday afternoon for business. He will
make and repair automobile springs.
and will also do all kinds Of carriage
work and blacksmith jobbing. The
shop is thoroughly equipped and con-
veniently arranged and should be a
most desirable place in which to con-
duct the business for which it was
erected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-20

Bath Times, Oct. 1S:-Mrs. A. w.
Roberts will close her summer home at
Richmond camp ground this week and
come to Bath for a visit before return
ing to her home in Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-20

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank ]. Ham and E.
B. Hinckley left Thursday for Orono
to attend a banquet given at the Univ
ersity Of Maine that evening in con-
nection with the annual initiation ex-
ercises by the Phi Kappa Sigma Soci-
ETY., Miles Ham, their son, being one Of
the candidates. Mr.. Hinckley was the
POSTMASTER at the banquet
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-20

Col. William NJ. Aver of Oakland, a
member of the state Highway Com
mission. was in the city Thursday on
matters relating to the work Of the
commission.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-20

Preparedness is surely the issue
Read the snappy ad Of the E. E. Davis
& Co for overcoat and suit news. The
popular "Pinch-Ba styles are at E.
e. d. & Co. in plenty Of variety OF
styles and materials.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-20

Fred l.. Wilson of Portland. official
reporter Of the supreme judicial court.
has returned to his home after passing
a week in the city, where he was en-
gagged at the October term of the
court for Kennebec county.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-20

Miss Kate Doyle left on the $50 train
Thursday morning for Brunswick
where she went for the purpose of at
tending the 25th wedding anniversary
of Mr.. and Mrs. Everett Hutchins,
formerly Of this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-20

Augusta had its first snow of the
winter of 1861 at 11.45 Thursday
morning. Oct. 10, little in quantity but
still snow. coming as a prelude to the
rain which followed. 1t was also re-
ported that a little hail came along
with the snow
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-20

Edwin Blanchard. football manager
at Bowdoin College this fall returned
Thursday morning to Brunswick to
resume his studies after short stay at
his home in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-20

Tho ad of E. H. Ingraham & Son
calls attention to the line Of woolens
for suits and overcoatings. The Royal
overcoat week has Just been celebrated.
and a great variety is available for
selectiOn.-AdV,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-20

Harry o. Barney, auditor Of the
State Highway Department at the
State House left Thursday for Sanford
on his annual vacation, and will go
from there later to enjoy a portion of
the time, =
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-20

A hobby Goodyear welt shoe at
York's Is a new sport bal-a high-cut,
new English last. flexible sole. Blacks,
rubber sole, $3.50; handsome dark tan,
s., and a good vaiue.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-20

"A remarkable showing of medium
and highgrade man-tailored suits" is
the index to the ad Of the D. w. Adams
Co. today. The descriptive paragraphs
and prices are easy reading for wise
buyeYs.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-20

H. E. Bowditch Of the firm of Bow
ditch & Townsend returned Wednesday
to Augusta from visit of about ten
days in Boston where they have an ex-
hibit of their baskets at Mechanics
fair
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-20

Attorney General William R. Pat
tansalf went Thursday morning to
Bangor to argue a case at the October
term Of the supreme judicial court for
Penobscot county.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-20

N. Richmond returned yesterday
morning from New York and Boston,
where he made selections from the
latest garment stocks for his depart
ment store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-20

Hotel proprietors. store keepers.
housekeepers and all who put down"
meats. ETC., will be interested in Swift
& Turner Co.'S stoneware Jars propo-
sition. Wholesale and retail.-Adv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-20

A good-sized delegation Of boys OF
the Cony High school went Thursday
afternoon to Hallowell to witness the
Gardiner High Hallowell High foot
ball game.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-20

Business Thursday morning at the
municipal court consisted of one case
Of intoxication in which the respondent
was given 80 days in Jail. but sentence
was suspended.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-20

Plenty Of f,sh today at L. 8. Younga.
phone 6sS-Mackerel. halibut. butter
ash, smelts. oysters, CLANS. etc. OR
der early. please."-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-20

Charles Breen has gone to Greenville
where he will be employed in the lum-
Der camps Of the Hollingsworth &
Whitney Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-20
ADJUSTMENTS
COLONIAL THEATRE

Theda eara in 1.-THE Eternal Saphe,"
the Greatest Of Az Pietursa; Sen
Wilson and Edna Hunter in THE
FooI"; Hearst News Pictorial; Billie
hitchis in 4 Comedy Every Picture
Winner, No Advance in Admission
"The Eternal Sapho" il by far the
greatest production ever put upon the
screen by William Fox up to the pres
ent day. Theda Bara, the world re-
nowned picture actress, outdoes all Of
her past endeavors and shows up to
even better advantage than ever be-
fore. During the past year Theda Bara
has been seen by 1s2,00O,000 people in
the United States, she is undoubtedly
the greatest drawing card in the entire
picture world. The Eternal Sapho" is
a romantic, but true to life story Of
present day American life. 1t is a pic
ture with a heart punch in which Miss
Bara acts part which hits home to
man and woman, the moral of a COM
mon life story told with unusual real
ism and force
Ben Wilson and Edna Hunter appear
in two-part Universal drama Of ex-
cepticnal interest entitled 1.-The Fool"
In the Hearst News Pictorial many
Of the most interesting events Of the
past three weeks are shown.
Billie Ritchie. whom some consider
even; better than Charlie Chaplin, ap-
pears in one Of his best comedies en-
titled 1.-The Meeting with Cheating
Although advanced prices are charg-
ed by practically every other theatre
in the country. which are running "The
Eternal Sapho." the management of
the Colonial has decided not to raise
the admission but to keep it the same
as usual, and 10 cents.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-20

Mr.. and Mrs. A. D. Ward, who had
been enjoying visit of about two
weeks in Boston. returned Wednesday
afternoon to their home in Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-20

uting the nag brought the wonderful
performance to a glorious close"
This celebrated attraction, six high
grade vaudeville acts, and selection
of photoplays will comprise the amuse-
ment offered at the Opera house all
next week.-Advt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-20

Taber & Reid make a strong leader
Of the Brien furance C"the hottest
thing on earthly for low cellars. Saves
the room and gets the results.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-20

for Westcott cars in Augusta and welcome
an opportunity to 60 into its specinca-
ton in detail to those who are consid-
ering the purchase of q caF.-Adyt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-20

Mr.. and Mrs. B. M Johnson OF
Brunswick were visitors Thursday IN
the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-20
Local matters

Reginald ingalls, Of Bar Harbor was
a caller Thursday in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-20

". b. King of Portland was in the
city Thursday on matters of business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-20
HersoI|' & Bonsa||
Cash GrOcerS
The Yellow Front
Telephone go
Don't wait too long before
buying Canned Goods

for your winter supply. They are fast
advancing in price and will soon be
higher. Order now and we can save
you money. Don't forget our free de-.
livSry Of $3.50. Telephone orders sent
G. o. D. by Harrison's Parcel Delivery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-20

The Westcott Motor Car Company,
Springfield. Ohio. announce the appoint
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-20

Our opportunity to give you the great
est clothes value in America IL lost to
you unless you avail yourself Of it. We
have no desire to influence any one. our
position is simply an advisory one. Every
man should determine tho merits of any
proposition presented TO him. In these
days Of high prices and poor quality you
owe it to your own welfare to be cautious
We only ask for comparison Of price
and quality. 1t Is not necessary to take
any ones word, know for yourself Our
time is always available to you to give
any assistance possible. We deem 1t a
pleasure to show our line of woolens.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-26
|0HA STARkE WILL Be
| BURIED THIS MORNING
neral Services Over Body of Well
known Rtchmonder Will BE Held
At II O'Clock.
DEVOTED TO PYTHIAN ORDER
Iea0 Offices In Myrtle Lodge,
"Dookics" and Grand Lodge, and
Was Wen Known In Fraternal
Circles Throughout Virginia.

Obsequies over the body of John w.
tArke, who died shortly after 2
clock yesterday morning. following
second stroke of paralysis. will be
leld this morning at IL O'Clock at the
esidence. IL North Sixth Street. The
ervices will be conducted by DR..
feorge w. Mcdaniel. pastor of First
Baptist Church, of which Mr.. Starke
Yas member. and DR.. James Nor
l., rector of Monumental Episcopal
church. The burial will be made in
2tterview Cemetery.
Although Mr.. Starke had been in
Milling health ever SINCE he was first
4aralyzed, his death came as II COM
blete surprise to his host of friends in
Richmond. He was well known in
rAternal circles throughout Virginia,
nd At one time was fraternal editor
the Richmond Evening Journal.
ae was also associate editor of the
Virginia Pythian, which Is publishe d
a Petersburg.
Mr.. Starke was devoted to the
Knights OF Pythias and for n number
~ years held an Office in Myrtle
1odge. He was also a familiar figure
the grand lodge. being always
elected as a delegate, He was also a
Prominent member of the tDokies, -
)ne branch of the Pythians. and was
ecretary of the organiza ton for some
Inc, as well as serving the order In
|Arfous other capacities. He was noted
or his Cheerfulness and wit, and fire.
)uently made hume rous talks at lodge
herings throughout the State He
nAlntained this cheerfulness even
1tar Ill health overlook him. and the
odges around the Old Dominion al
rays looked forward to his visits and
Alka Up to the time he was stricken
NTH paralysis he also took an active
bart in military affairs around the
dfy, and at one time held commits
Ion In the Richmond Grays, Tie was
ESQ a magistrate In Richmond for. a
humber of years He made many
Friends. not only In Richmond. but
throughout the State. and at the time
4 his death he mum bered them by the
hundreds,
Mr.. Sfarke, who was forty-one years
NJ, married Miss Annie Meanley.
laughter OF George l.. Meanley, OF
He is survived by his
widow, three children. John, Jr..
Meade and Margaret; two sisters,
Misses Lottie and Ella starke. OF
Richmond. and four brothers. r. Q.
md Joseph w Starke. of Hanover.
Charles NJ, Starke. of Richmond, and
pr. e. T. Starke, of Norfolk
The active pallbearers Will he ;
Major G. o. Saville. Charles Peoples,
n Ralph McCorley. NJ. h. Cobb. c, F..
Durham and J, l. Patterson.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-26
NEEDS INFORMATION TO
SETTLT PAPER PROBLEM

Washington. Dec. 25.-The Federal
Trade Commission. tonight announced
that it cannot proceed with its plans
to distribute the available supply OF
news print paper in the United States
equitably among all the newspapers,
so as to prevent suspension of some,
unless 1t can get fuller information
as to the existing conditions
The commission arranged for tele-
grams to be sent through the pub
fishers, manufacturers and jobbers'
associations to as many publishers az
can be reached. asking that facts and
figures he reported to the com mission
as soon as possible.
The commission wants to know
from all publishers the amount OF
paper on hand, the amount received
in 1915 and 1916. the minimum guam
tity required for 1917. and the
amount contracted for 1917
The commission conferred all day
with representatives Of the publish
ers manufacturers and jobbers. and
finally came to the conclusion that
1t cannot solve the news print prob
lem without fuller information. Az
soon as enough information to form
a basis for calculation another con-
ference will be held.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-26
TWO EX-AMERICaNS
HIGH IN LONDON FAVOR

New York, Dec. 25.--Two ex-citf-
zens of the United States who are
we'll known here stand close to Lloyd
George and the new British govern
ment One. Sir Albert Stanley. is
member of the cabinet and the other.
Henry w Thornton, Is said narrowly
to have escaped a similar place.
Both are celebrated railroad execu-
tives, who introduced American METH
DDS into England. Sir Albert's ap-
pointment as president OF the Board
of Trade Is regarded here as a dis
tinct triumph for the Industrial meth
DDS of the United States
Sir Albert is the man who Ameri-
canized London's transit facilities. He
is the only former citizen Of the
United States ever to be chosen to a
British cabinet post. .. b..
He was born In Derby, England, in
1875. but brought to the United States
by his parents when five years old
and educated in Detroit, Mich. When
| Detroits street railways were electri-
fed Sanley was working in the shops
of the transit lines Colonel Edward
w Hines. of the Public Service Cor
poration of New Jersey, discovered"
him and brought him over to the
eastern company, where he had such
success that the speyer interests en-
gagged him to go to London.
In the British metropolis the tubs
trains were still drawn by steam To-
comotives burning coal The surface
lines were disorganized and unprofit-
| a BILE.
|! Stanley went about London for
many weeks. riding on all sorts OF
| transportation systems and studying
conditions at first hand. before he
was introduced to his fellow employees
and took hold.
He had a hard fight to Introduce
identification of the tubes Scientists
testified that breathing coal smoke
/ was healthful Many other objections
were raised, But the Yankee" tri-
umphed.
! In 1913. the year before the war
/ began, Stanley became a British sub
| iect again. His assistance in mobil-
| ization was SO great that he was
| knighted before the end OF 1914.
| Both Sir Albert and Mr.. Thornton
married American women and are
! thoroughly American in business
habits. Both also are lovers of golf
and have made many important
| friendships on the British. links, Two
J OF their golfing companions are Pom
eroy Burton and Sir George Riddell.
The former is an American newspaper
man who was brought to London to
work by Lord Nortchcliffe.
Mr.. Thornton was managing the
Long Island Railway when Lord Ham
ilton invited him over to run the
Great Eastern Railway because there
isn't man in England to do the
work" With this Introduction. his
advent was naturally stormy. but
t ~,
now he is we'll liked by the British
! public. Since the beginning OF the
war he. too. has become a British
citizen, and his name when discussed
| for a place in the cabinet was re-
ceived with enthusiasm.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-26

srssr
When the writer. few nights ago,
had the privilege Of talking with her
on her private car. she was full of
life bubblng over with bright
humor. chat and apeedote. She tested
about her troubles. grew enthusiastic
over her authors. and ended by recft-
ing for him the most moving passages
OF "Du Theater au Champ dHonneur."
And. that same evening. she has
played three great parts rehearsed for
hours. and entertained heaven only
knows how many visitors. "t
Age does not worry her. She may
be in the seventies. But. to take ..
hint from one OF the characters in the
Demise" Of the younger Dumas. who
had been told coquettishly by Nine.
des Thauzettas that she was growing
old. we can think of her. net as an
actress of seventy two. but as A
woman who is "thirty-si six each morn
ing. and thirty-six each evening.