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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-30

Fl. L. Pierson Of the University o,
-halne was at the Woman's Association
looms Wednesday afternoon under tho
auspices of the Domestic Science com
ni,'tee OF the Waterville Woman's Club.
"nere ne demonstrated the qualities Of
Inc of well-known cooking utensils
he showed the ladies how to do vari-
Gus things in the line of coo,ino 49,
refreshments We're served. He was as
S,stro by Mrs. Frank Sedgley and Mrs.
e. McCullum. WI :.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-30

About every man has a different idea
about the amount of frost in the
ground this spring One man will report
that he has been able to drive bar down
into the dirt in places and that he does
not believe there is any frost to amount
to anything. The next one will say that
he dug in some place recently and found
the ground frozen for distance Of four
feet. At any rate 1t is commencing to
come out and II the present weather
keeps up 1t will be but few days be-
fore it will all be out, and the streets
about the city settled. The country roads
are in the worst possible condition and
will probably be all but impossible for
the next three or four weeks. A local
doctor who recently went to Norridge-
wock on business reported that he never
saw the travelling SO bad, that although
he was thoroughly accustomed to driving
under hard conditions he was actually
afraid for his horses several times. A
young man who arrived in the city the
other night with a team said that he ha,.
been all day going q miles and that his
horse was all in. He was hunting for the
nearest livery stable and said 1t was the
hardest trip he had ever taken.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-30

DR.. Arthur S. Phelps Of the First Bap-
fist church will give an illustrated lecture
at the Second Baptist church on Water
street Thursday evening, on wonder
Spots In America" A large number Of
the tickets have already been sold and
the members of the church are looking
for packed house as Mr.. Phelps is an
exceptionally fine lecturer and always has
something of interest to impart.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-30

Rev. I. B. Mower. secretary of the
United Baptist convention Of Maine,
has returned from Portland, where he
has been attending a meeting of the
governing body to plan a redistricting
OF the State for the purposes of what
he called county conventions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-30

Do woodpeckers get drunk? The
question is seriously asked by Profess
sor Burgess johnson in Harpers
Magazine as the result Of certain OBJ
servations in a camp in Maine. Emil
nent naturalists to whom Professor
Johnson wrote disagree. Ernest
Thompson Seton says: The story Of
woodpeckers getting drunk on fer
mented sap is an absurd fable" John
Burroughs answers: Both birds and
insects might get drunk on the fer
mented sap" Ernest H. Baynes Of
Meriden, N. H., says: Il do not think
it impossible, perhaps not improbable"
Professor ]. B. Watson Of Johns Hop
kins says: II have seen robins in a
1ogy' condition upon very ripe ber-
:ies in the SOUTH"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-30

A social for the benefit Of the choir
Of the Getchell street Free Baptist
church will be held in the church YES
try tuesday evening. April 4. An in
terestlng and pleasing literary and
musical program and very successful
occasion is expected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-30

why Does 1t Pay to Be Chris
tian?' is the topic for discussion at
the First Baptist church Thursday
n1sht. IL IS the monthly covenant meet
ing. Or. Phelps will open the meeting.
IN which several members are to be
voted upon and then leave to deliver
MS stereopticon lecture at the French
Branch on Water street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-30
LEONARD PIERCE
FOR CONGRESS
4TH DISTRICT

Bangor, Me-, March 29-The candf
dacy of Leonard, A. Pierce of Hoult0n
for the Democratic nomination at the
June primaries for representative
Congress from the Fourth district WsS
announced today. Mr.. Pierce Is an ~
torney and was floor leader OF tn'
House at the last session Of the Legs
1atura
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-30

A number of the Colby boys who are
members Of the Colby Democratic Club
went to Bangor Wednesday morning to
attend the Democratic State convention.
1t was expected that they would have a
special section Of the hall set aside for
them
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-30

The late afternoon trains from Ran
gor and especially the train arriving
IN this city at 10 o'clock were well
hiied with delegates returning from
the Democratic State convention at
Bangor. They all reported a big time
and harmonious convention.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-30
The last rehearsals have been held

The last rehearsals have been held for
the French play that will be given by
the students of Waterville high school a.
the City Opera House Thursday evening.
Of the II members of the class Is have
speaking parts in the play and they have
been rehearsing for weeks under the di-
rection of the instructor in French. The
play Is to be finely staged and costumed
and an exceptionally pleasing entertain
ment is promised those who attend. The
Interpretation Of the play will be printed
on the programs SO that 1t will be pos
sible for those who do not understand it
to easily follow the action. A large
number of seats have been sold and a
good attendance is assured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-30

Hon. William T. Haines is at his
numbering operations at Dead Water
for few days on business connected
with the closing UP Of the winter work
and getting ready for the spring drives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-30
| DIR. P. B. Baird has returned from
business trip to Norridgewock.

After the transaction Of the regular
business at the city government meet
ing next Tuesday evening, the MEM
bers of the Board Of Health will appear
before that body and outline their
ideas for the ensuing year, as to meat
inspection. All persons interested in the
subject are invited to be present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-30

many and beautiful. Those who acted
as bearers We're: Oswald Paul, William
Emerson. Sherbert Phillips and Mr..
Blaisdell. Interment was at a Clinton
burying ground.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-30

The regular meeting of the committee
on accounts will be held at the mayors
office Thursday evening to prepare the
roll for the April meeting of the city gov
eminent next Tuesday night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-30

Mrs. Waldo Reeves. who has been at
the Maine General hospital in Portland
for treatment, has returned to her home
in this city. Although still weak, she is
rapidly recovering.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-30

Miss Pauline Herring who Is teaching
school in Westbrook. arrived homo
Wednesday to pass few days with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. E. c. Herring. at
their home on Main street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-30

There will be a meeting of the Water
Vile Farmers Union at their building on
Sanger avenue Thursday. This is a reg
ular meeting and 1t is understood that
only routine business is to be considered
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-30
Lowe Brown

Miss Emma Brown of West Benton
and Arlon Lowe of Iceboro were united
i.tmarriage Wednesday evening by Rev.
Ernest NJ. Holman, pastor Of the Fair
field Baptist church, at West Benton.
They are popular young couple ami
have the hearty good wishes of a largo
circle of friends Tor long life and hap
piness. Mr.. Lowe is employed as sta
ton agent at Iceboro
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-30

The marriage intentions of H. w.
Lowell of this city and Miss Muriel L.
Weymouth Of Bangor were placed on
file at the city clerk S Office Wednesday
afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-30

Rev H. S. Truman Of Oakland will
be the speaker at the regular weekly
meeting at the Maine Central shops,
Thursday noon. under the auspices Of
the Railroad Y. Nj. c. A.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-30
JONESPORT
James Clark

James Clark Of West Jonesport died
Sunday, after q few days sickness, not
recovering from a shock which he re-
ceived about 10 days ago. Mr.. Clark
was well and favorably known in this
vicinity. His age was about IS years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-30

Mrs. Fred II. Towne Of Boston, who
has been visiting relatives in the city, left
Wednesday morning for her home. She
was accompanied by her mother, who will
visit with her for a few weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-30

A. J. Torsliff of Bangor, secretary
and manager Of the nti-Tuberculosis
Associations Of Maine, was in the city
Wednesday on business for the day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-30

The Odd Ladies will meet Friday
afternoon with Mrs. Fred Elliott, $50
College avenue, to sew for the Easter
sale.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-30

Miss Jennie Eddington, who is teach
ing in the western part Of the State, is
visiting at her home in the city for the
spring vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-30

A lighthouse constructed Of bamboo,
which is in use in Japan, is said to
have great power of resisting salt wa
ter, and does not rot like ordinary
wood.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-30

Mrs. Movers class of the Baptist Sun
day school will meet for birthday party
with Mrs. Card, IS Burleigh street, Thurs
day afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-30
Funeral Of Euaens Robinson

The funeral services Of the late Eu-
gene Robinson were held Wednesday
afternoon from his home at Benton.
Rev. Mr.. Milliken Of Clinton conducted
the services. The services were impress
sive and the floral contributions were
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-30

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles w. Jones OF
China Neck were in the city Wednes-
day the guests Of relatives and friends
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-30

A number Of the members Of the State
Nurses Association will so to Augusta
Thursday to attend the State convention
which will be held there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-30

w. A. Squires. who has been in Bos-
ton and New York for several days on
business, returned home Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-30

Mrs. Anna NJ. Drummond was at
her cottage at Snow pond Wednesday
where she entertained a small party.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-30

Thurston s. Burns Of Westbrook, for
mer members Of the Governors Council.
was a business caller in the city Wednes-
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-30

William e. Colby, local manager for
the Texas OIL Co., went to Portland
Wednesday morning on business for the
company.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-30

Canada last year raised $4,000, 900
bushels Of oats on II 1865, 900 acres of
land. o..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-30

Calgary, Alberta, recently borrowed
$2.o0o.o0 in New York. pledging ar
rears of taxes amounting to 81, 800, 900.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-30

, Alderman Dexter H. Spaulding went to
Augusta Wednesday morning on business
for the day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-30

George Smith Of Caribou is visiting rel
atives in the city for a few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-30
THE CONVENTION

Continued from Page Nine)
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-06-06
Miss Daphne Pollard!

Miss Daphne Pollard!
Five years ago she rode en-
throned. the daintiest OF dainty
monarchs. at the head OF big.
grotesque procession OF strange
creatures, between long lanes OF
cheering people that lined Seat
ties gayly decorated streets.
She was Queen OF the Potlatch
then.
Last night she told us secret.
II was between the acts OF the
Passing Show OF 1915" down in
a tiny dressing room at the end
OF long, crooked stairway, far
below the audience at the Moore
theatre.
She had Just finished one OF
her queer little bow-legged
dances, and was painting hard.
The Darling Of Seattle
Among the lights and the mir
rorg and the fluffy. peach and
rose colored ballet costumes that
hung about the walls, she seemed
Just fairy.
Perhaps II is her smile. per
haps her funny antics, perhaps
her wInsome tininess. or maybe
ell OF these-but something has
made Miss Daphne Pollard the
darling OF all Seattle.
She captiyated New York. and
they nearly held her prisoner in
the Winter Garden, where the
Passing Show" started.
"Oh, my" she laughed. I'm
tuckered"
The lights in the dressing room
flashed out-then on-tben out
again-and on.
Visiting Win Her Mother
II was the signal for the orches-
ira 10 return upstairs from the
smoking room and start the music
for the Casino scene.
There was not long to walt.
Dear old Seattle. said Daph-
ne. Somehow she's so little
one can hardly refrain from call
ing her just Dahpne.
ITS good 10 get home again.
How I'd love 20 stay. I'm having
such good time with dear
mother. We don't dare think OF
parting again"
Maybe It was the effect Of the
lights reflected by the mirrors,
but Just for a moment, we are
sure, something glistened Ia Miss
Pollard's eyes.
But bar smile is irrepressibie.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-06-06
Gives Out
Order TO
Party
Reminds Bull Moosers That
Their Cause Is Embodied
in One Man
REPUBLICANS OFF
BY n. L. RENNick

BY n. L. RENNick
United Press Staff Correspondent
CHICAGO. June 6.-Georee
w. Perkins, In q statement 10
progressive delegates today, is-
sued a flat uItlmsturl that II 10
Roosevelt or no one for tho
presidential nomination, 30 far
ss the prooressises are con-
eerned.
I'VE have no second choice.
Go TO IT," Perkins statement
concluded.
Coming on the heels OF the meet
ing OF the progressive insurgents
called by the Mississippi delega
tion last night. the statement o.
Perkins created distinct stir.
Perkins statement follows.
Let me remind you that We are
not here FOR tho ayowed purpose o
being against somebody. We Rr,
here FOR somebody. and thai
somebody Is THEODORE RooSE
WELT.
Il urge you 90 bear this in mind
In all OF your conversations, with
whomsoeyer you talk while in Chi
cago. The process OF tearing down
men and things Ia this country and
In the world should stop. tits time
10 be FOR somebody. for something
and 10 build up. We have not rot
II In for anybody or anything. We
are out for matchless man and
an ineomporable cause.
you know that no one else Is
such a man and that he is the
cause. Therefore we have no sec
ond choice
Go TO Il"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-06-06

WASHINGTON. June e.-The
state department today received
an official report that Yuan Shi
kai is dead.
He had been III for some
time.
The cable which contained
the notification was sent In
code by the American minister
at Pekin.
Minister Reinsch cabled Yuan
shl Kai died last night
The message was dated u
o'clock today. Pekln time, and was
bare announcement OF Yuan =
death and statement - that
Premier Luan Chi Kul had pledged
his full support to Vice President
ii Yuan Hung, who succeeds Yuan
Seattle's Chinatown rejoiced TO
day over news OF the death OF yuan
Shi KAT
Tea parties were held and flags
hung out from the homes and
stores OF republicans.
Local members OF the chinese
Republic association. which hai
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-06-06

She's for Preparedness
We saw n preparedness pa
rade when We were In Portland,
she said. 1T was magnificent
I'm awfully for preparedness. you
know. Boom, Boom I'm little.
but oh. my
You're going to have one. too.
aren't you? ! mean a prepared
ness parade"
The lights were blinking again
the signal
DO you Ike this travelling"
We asked.
Then came her secret.
Happy as Potlatch Queen
She stood on her tip-toes. and
whispered:
Il wouldn't have the company
know. ! love them, every one.
But the happiest day Of my life.
| guess. was the day I was Queen
OF the Potlatch and rode at the
head OF the parade with all those
queer-looking Potlatch bugs and
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-06-06

NEW YORK, June O.
That Theodore Roosevelt
will support Gen. Leonard
Wood for the republican
nomination il his name
comes before the conven-
.tion. was the news that
reached here today from
Oyster Bay.
II came from two OF the
,loneps visitors.
He made the statement
TO them. they said. in the
course ; OF general con-
versation.
According to the coloners visit
ors. who asked that their names be
withheld. Roosevelt believes Gen.
Wood a man eminentiy fitted for the
Iabors that will devolve upon the
next president Of the United States.
The coIonels visitors said that. In
the event OF the nomination OF
Wood. he would have the continued
aid and ardent support OF Roose-
velt.
Their conversation did not indi'
cate that the colonel viii actively
support Wood Immediately. but,
rather, II the convention balloting
drags and Wood climbs up in the
list. Roosevelt would then hurl his
entire strength into the Wood cam
paign in an effort To jam him thru.
Roosevelt declined 10 say a word
on the speech yesterday OF Justice
Hughes.
After receiving his visitors at
Oyster Bay, the colonel came TO
New York to his dentist.
This afternoon he will 70 10 his
offices at the Metropolitan Maga-
zine. and later TO the Harvard club
TO see friends on business.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-06-06
TAKE DECLARATION
WITH GRAIN OF SALT
BY PERRY ARNOLD
Urited Press staff Correspond a

UnIted PFess Staff Correspondence
CHICAGO. June 6.-The inner
circles OF republicanism today re-
eeiyed George Perkins declaration
that Il would be Roosevelt or no
one for the progressive party as n
home consumption" statement
They figured Perkins, noting the
possibility OF a stampede among
the direct action" progressives In
their convention which would
force his hand on any harmony
program with the republicans.
sought by his carefully typed state
ment TO hold them further in check
awaiting the outcome Of continuing
negotiations.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-06-06
PRESIDENT OF
CHINA IS DEAD

been financing to large extent the
revolutionary activities against
Yuan. declare his death Will end
the revolution.
The general impression prevails
I'm Chinatown that Yuan did not
die a natural death,
II has been common gossip for
months that the rebels were seek
ing his death either in the open
field with his armies or in his pal.
ace by other and more subtle
means.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-06-06
JOHN
REED
SCOTT
Is the Author

That indicates it's a
mighty interesting story.
Scott is the author of "The
Duke OF Oblivion" the
novel-a-week to appear in
The Star next week.
If you've read "The Red
Emerald" which recently
appeared in The Star, you
know what a fine weaver
of romance and mystery
John Reed Scott is. The
Duke Of Oblivion" is even
more fascinating. Begin it
next Monday.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-06-06
Finds 8thl
Worlds
Wonder
It's the Roster OF Men Who
Pick Our Presidents. Says
Russell
BARNES. PENRoSE & CO.
eY cHAs. EDWARD RUSSELL
Noted American Economist and
Political Expert Attending Repub-
llesn ard Democratic Consen-
tlons for this Newspaper

Copyright. 1915. by Newspaper In
terpriss Assoeiauon
CHICAGO, June s.--tere are
some facts about this eonven-
tlon business that seem rather
queer when the average Amer
lean comes 20 look al them
square In the face. They are
not the kind OF things you
would find In . convention re-
port and yet they are the resii'
ties of the situation and much
more Important 10 you than
the accepted version you are
accustomed 10 read
Either al Chicago or al 81.
Louis next week the next presi.
den, Of the United states 10 20
be named.
Now nominaily the choosing will
be done by a convention OF more
than 1000 delegates sent on by
the states and territories for that
purpose.
AS A MATTER OF COLD FACT.
TAG cAoosiho HERE WILL De
DONE BY A GROUP OF MEN.
MOST OF WHOM HAVE NO
KIND OF AUTHORITY FROM
ANY PART OF THE PEOPLE TO
CHOOSE ANYTHING EXCEPT A
PLACE FOR THEIR OWN RE.
TIREMENT.
In this respect this convention
10 not different from others before
Il, but the whole nation 10 In the
habit Of taking the nominal Instead
Of the real performance OF such
bodies, and this time ! am In favor
Of sticking TO the real.
Not only will this group OF unau'
thorixed gentlemen decide who 10
20 be the candidate, but " you
study up their careers or seek In
tervlews with them, you Will be
filled with wonder that fate or
chance ever put into their hands
the power 10 decide anything for
an intelligent people.
Let us be perfectly fair. No
doubt these are good enough men
in their way and all that. but
when Il comes to choosing pos
slble chief magistrate for the
greatest country on earth, you
can't find any very satisfying rea'
son why they should get the job.
AS for instance:
WILLIAM BARNES, Jr- OF
New York. long known as the
boss OF that state. and without
other claim to distinction. He
carries with him the Root boom
what there is OF Il. But he
doesn't have TO pay extra bag
gage on Il.
W. o. MCKINLEY. formerly
member OF congress. de-
nounced by men OF progress
sive minds as one OF the most
extreme reactionaries In the
United States. History re-
veals him as chiefly barren of
other achievement He holds
I'm his hand the fragile Sher-
man boom.
Jim" WATSON. OF Indiana.
once In Congress, prominent
Continued on Page Seven.)
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-06-06
BOMBARDS vAUX

PARIS. June 6.--German artillery
is bombarding Fort Vaux with un-
precedented violence. according to
the official French statement. The
shelllng was undertaken last night.
following the failure Of two violent
German infantry attacks along the
Vaur-Damloup line.
The positions along the line are
unchanged. The German infantry
attacks were broken up by machine
gun and rifle fire.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-06-06
INTERNE KILGALLEN

WASHINGTON. June e.--John j.
Kilgallen, the 19-year-old Brooklyn
boy, who was held In connection
with the Sim Fein revolt. has been
interned. under the defense of the
realm act. according to advlces to
the state department from London
today
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-06-06

totem poles behind me. and all
the people smiling and joyful. /
was real happy that day"
The girls we're straying from
their dressing rooms-some I'm
long, flowing transparent gowns.
others In ballet skirts with bare
knees showing. and all in paint
and powder that didn't do their
prettlnes justice at close range
and we're climbing the long.
crooked stairway.
viii Be In Stars Float
Another week and Daphne Pol
lard will be gone from Seattle.
why not" we asked her.
why wouldn't you--or would
you-like to be on The Stars
float In the preparedness parade
like you were when you we're
Queen OF the Potlatch, only
dressed as Miss Columbia?"
Just fine" she said.
And so, she Will