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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-15
FAIRFIELD
Lawrence High Football Squad
INDUCES in Light
Practice
CURRENT LOCAL NEWS AND
PERSONAL CHAT

The Lawrence High football squad was
out for first practice yesterday afternoon
and only light work was given the candi-
dates. Captain Pooler took charge Of the
practice. which consisted of punting and
catching punts and falling on the ball
Joe Deasy, a Colby football star and All
Maine tackle. has been secured to coach
the team and he will begin his worL next
Monday afternoon. With the large squad
that was out last night should make a
fast team to represent the school on the
gridiron this fall.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey Hodges Of Benton
are rejoicing over the birth of a nine
pound son, born Tuesday morning. Mrs.
B. L. Blakney of this town is caring for
Mrs. Hodges during her illness. Both
mother and child are doing we'll.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur McConker and
little daughter Thelma, who have been
in town and will make their home in this
town in the future Mrs McConkie will
be remembered as Miss Tess Bishop, for
merly of this town.
Miss Lena Holt has gone to Norway.
where she will attend the Norway Fair.
Miss Holt has rlany fine pieces of fancy
work which she will put on exhibition.
Mrs Wilfred Hall and daughter Mar
tina have gone to Clinton to visit friends
and relatives for few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-15
A Costly Turf Of Feathers.

On the apex Of the crown worn by
the Prince of Wales on special occa-
sions is a curious feather, or, rather.
tuft Of feathers, the top Of which Is
adorned with gold thread. The value
of this feather is estimated at $4,000.
and it has the distinction Of being the
only one Of its kind in human posses
sion. Twenty years passed after the
first hunter set out to procure the
feather before it was attained, and
during that period more than a dozen
hunters had lost their lives in the
quest The costly tuft Is Of periwak
feathers, and the extraordinary danger
incurred in procuring it was due to
the fact that the periwak, for some I'M
known reason, is to be found only in
dense jungles in which tigers make
their lair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-15
SEAL OF THE TREASURY.
Meaning Of the Latin inscription on
Uncle Same PAPER Money.

Meaning Of the Latin Inscription on
Uncle Same Paper Money.
Many persons and even those with q
rudimentary or fair acquaintance with
the Latin language. find hardship in
translating the Latin that is On the
dollar bill as we'll as on all denomina-
lions of currency issued by the United
States. This Latin is in the great cir
Gle Of the seal Of the treasury Of the
United States and that seal is near the
middle Of the right hand half Of the
bill. The legend on the seal is THE
saur. Amer. Septent- Sign.," being an
abbreviation of the Latin. ''Thesauri
Americae Septentrionalis Sigillum,"
meaning THE seal Of the treasury of
North America"
In addition to the Latin inscription
on the seal there are a number of sym.
bols on the seal. stara. a balance and
keys. The thirteen stars represent the
thirteen original colonies. Justice. the
blind goddess holding the balance. has
always been a favorite with the de-
visers Of state seals. The first design
submitted for the great seal of the
United States had this device in full.
but it was omitted entirely from the
one finally adopted. The designers of
our treasury seal used the balance
alone as an emblem Of justice. Keys.
In secular heraldry. have been used
from remote antiquity to denote offices
Of state-Washington Star.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-15

During Victor Hugo's exile Dumas
went to Guernsey, where Hugo re-
ceived him kindly and took him to
breakfast on a veranda overlooking the
ocean. 1t did not take Dumas long to
discover that Hugo was already pos
ing as the prescribed prophet, and the
poet said. with an Olympian wave of
his hand. "You see me. my dear Du-
mas, on my rock Of exile like the pro-
scribed one of antiquity"
"Never mind" said Dumas, with his
mouth full. 1.-THE butter is far better
here than in Paris. There L. no disput-
ing that"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-15
TERCENTENARY
CELEBRATION At
CITY B|DDEF0RD
City Brilliant with Decorations
Historical Pa geant and
Mardi Gras for Friday

B,ddeford, Me-, Sept. 14-Biddeford
entered upon its three-days tercenten-
ary celebration this morning. Many
former residents of the city have re-
turned to their old home in response
to the invitations sent out by the re-
ception committee. The day was pass
ed in welcoming these people and in
showing them the growth of the city
during their absence.
The city has never before been more
extensively decoratd than for this
event. There is scarcely a business
building in the city but is brilliant
with decorations, which are largely
confined to flags and bunting. Numer-
Gus residences are also adorned with
the rational colors.
The original plans for today have
been eurtailed. For the opening day,
the biggest attraction Of the celebra-
ton had been planned, which was a
parade BY the entire Coast Artillery
Corp OF Maine. After arrangements had
been made for a reception and a re-
view by Gov. Curtis, word was receiv-
ed from Washington that the regi-
ment would parade in Portland in
stead The announcement came SO late
that it was found impossible to find
an equal attraction, so that it was
thought best to confine the day to the
welcoming of home corners.
ina $r;~
contest will be held. Practically all of
the larger stores have entered the con-
test. The decision will be made by a
member of the Portland Chamber of
Commerce.
For Friday, the outstanding feature
VIII be an historical pageant and
MaEd Gras in the evening Saturdays
program will include a civic parade in
the morning, with sports in the aft
emoon and the tercentennial ball in
the evening. Concerts by Painchaud's
Band will be feature of the celebra-
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-15
AUGUSTA LOCALS
Y. NJ. C. A. NOTES

The results Of the latest matches OF the
unknown partner bowling tournament are
as follows: Edwards 80. 90, 73-25. Welch
81. "a. NHA5: Edwards 81. IS, ss-26S. Men
dali rs. 81. 77-25o: Edwards Sc. 50. s1-27o'
Bigelow s.. Il, 73-N2; Edwards 6. 81, TO
EOS. washburn IS. Ss. 6s-ls4; WEIGH 7e. u
N-2s5, Russell "a. 81. s3-23s; Bigelow r.
IS, 7-224, Toothaker 81. 81. S-a1: Board
man rs, 7s. 95-24s, Mendall Is, 81. S7-246;
Toothaker 70, IS. 7-21 Leavitt 90, 1o2. s.
-27s;' Boardman s6, 81, s7-2s7. Leavitt S.
IS, $685. washburn 70. IS. 76-A7. Men
dali 101, 50, S5-26S. Ladd was high man
Wednesday at 123.
w. H. Hanlin Of Chelsea, Mass, the
new physical director at the ~ arrived
in the city Thursday evening and will
enter upon his duties this morning. He
will have charge of the classes until Mr.
Henna returns from the border.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-15
Bay States Special
Session Prorogu

Boston. Sept. A-Governor Mccall pro-
rogued the special session of the Legs-
lature tonight. Nine acts and three re-
solves. the majority Of them dealing with
state pay to national guardsmen at the
border and aid to their dependents. abb
sent voting by soldiers, and the Suffolk
county reapportionment, were passed dur
ing the three days session and signed by
the governor.
Members of both houses voted them
selves compensation Of $50 each and %
cents mileage one way for the special
session.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-15
poppek VakoA

The inlet and exhaust valves ON the
gasoline engine are called ''poppet"
valves. The valve is continually pop
ping up and down as the cam turns,
which may account for the name pop
pet" for this type Of valve. However,
the word poppet probably is a corrup-
ton Of the name puppet applied to this
type In England on account Of its re-
sembfance to the popping up and down
of the puppets in the old time Punch
and Judy shows.-New York Times.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-15
ODD ITEMS OF INTEREST

recently patented sanitary shaw
ing brush has a sponge instead Of bris-
ties and the handle is made to contain
soap.
One of the national dishes Of Rus
STA is known as the Pashka. 1t is a
sort Of cake that stands one and a
half feet high. and is always put on
tall base. 1t is usually surmounted by
sugar cross, and is placed in the
center Of the table when the Russians
hold their great feast at Easter when
the fast is broken. 1t takes about six
ty eggs to make the Pashka, but none
but natives can succeed in producing
the rare taste.
When General Nelson A. Miles was
down in Galveston after the terrible
disaster which almost destroyed that
city about fourteen years ago, he was
amused by the story OF an old farmer
who lived a few miles from that city.
The military authorize" whose ns-
sessions had been scattered by the
storm, sent soldiers out over the coun-
try to collect as much Of the stores as
were in proper condition. Now, the
gunpowder was put up in long slips Of
rolled paper like a cigarette a yard
long, or an immensely elongated stick
Of macaroni. Whole boxes of this
were blown by the wind over the
farms in the vicinity Of Galveston and
one Of the guards one day found sew
eral Of these boxes in the possession Of
farmer. The old man was much
averse to giving up the property which
he regarded much as the fishers along
a shore look upon salvage from the
sea. But at last, when the private
had pitched the boxes into his wagon
and was driving away. the old fellow
shook his fist at the victorious soldier
and pointing at the packages exclaim-
ed in an angry voice: Take your
burned old macaroni! don't want it
anyway. My wife cooked some one
day and it tasted like boiled mule"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-15
INTERESTING talk
ON ROAD BUILDING
BY MODERN METHODS
Given Thursday Evening at City
Hall by Fred H. Squires of
Cleveland-Profusely Illus
trated by over 300 Feet of
Film, Showing Roads Of South
and West and Apparatus Used
in Work

Thursday evening about 100 local peo-
pie who are interested in modern meth
DDS Of road construction were entertain
ed in City hall with fine lecture on road
building by Fred H. Squires of Cleve-
land Ohio. representing the White Co.
The lecture was very complete and COM
prehensive, illustrated with over 5000
feet of film depicting the construction
of roads in the West and South, COM
mencing with the rough country and end
ing with the finished well-kept macad-
amized road.
A five-ton road tractor, which pulled a
14-inch green oak out by the roots. and
hauled it off, roots and all was one of
the first pictures shown, then units COM
posed Of a truck and several trailers
which handle 120 tons per day, controlled
by one man were shown in action, road
grading machine with blade 10 feet in
length and 20 inches deep was pulled
along with the blade buried out of sight
in red clay subsoil by a 60-horse-power
road tractor. Then fine series Of pic
lures taken on the Is miles Of road lead
ing to the summit of Pixies Peak, 14,109
feet above sea level, showing the first
five-ton truck to ever reach the summit,
a number Of White busses that are used
to haul passengers to the top Of the
peak, and scenes from the hill climbing
contest held there in August Of this
year, which was won by a Chalmers
(34oO r. p. m.) which did the 1S-mile
climb in % minutes, a Grant being Sec
ond, doing the IS miles in % minutes.
These mountain pictures were sep1a
tinted and very beautiful
Then the picture story went on to show
asphalt spreaders. oil distributors which
looked like low locomotives, trucks being
used to haul gravel, to pull enormous
scarifiers with teeth seven inches long,
ripping up the road with astonishing
speed grading machines in action and
men engaged in spreading the gravel
over a hot tar surface.
Mile after mile of fine roads were
shown, and Mr.. Squres gave figures to
prove the saving effected by the use OF
the trucks, in places where horse hauling
formerly cost from AZ to IS cents per ton
mile, the auto trucks are doing the work
for 4 6-10 cents. with other savings In
proportion on other kinds Of work. Mr..
Suuires stated that White trucks built the
finest stretch Of road in Maine. the road
built by the Great Northern from Lily
Bay, Moosehead lake, to the Ripogenus
dam. This road is 50 feet wide and as
smooth as a wooden floor for almost its
entire length. The lecture was greatly
enjoyed by all those present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-15
ASIA MINOR.

Where lie Borders Lie 10 . Sort OF
Geographical Puzzle.
ASIA Minor is geographical term
Of vague extension. 1t would puzzle
any one to say exactly where It leaves
of.
The name dates only from the 9th
century, A. D.. when Orosius used 1t,
evidently as a novelty. The Roman
empire knew no Asia Minor. Indeed.
the Roman province Of Asia" was
actually smaller than this Lesser Asia.
The alternative name Anatolia Qand
Of the sunrise or east), which has
found favor with the TURKS, II equal
y 1ndeterminate.
"The Levant," which means the
same thing as Anatoha (region Of the
rising SUM-, is even wagner In its geo.,
graphical scope. It includes Constau-
tinople and everything anywhere near
the eastern Mediterranean.
Few geographical names have m
Cured more unfavorable association.
"Levantine" morals, particularly in the
matter Of honesty, are q byword, a.
might be expected from such . tumble
Of people. Our words "levantee" and
Ito levant," on the other hand, testify
to the fact that dishonesty Is not I'M
known even In the west. They orig
mate from the disappearance Of men
who could not pay their gambling or
other debts and were reported to have
gone to the east. American Carpet
and Upholstery Journal
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-15

The Legislature today authorized
Gov. Mccall to call special primary
for the nomination Of candidates in the
various representative districts of Suf-
folk county in the event the apportion-
ment recently declared void by the SUI
preme court. is not satisfactorily ad-
justed in time for the primaries on
Sept. 26. A bill carrying an appropria-
ton Of $4,000 to pay transportation
from the border Of National Guards
men discharged from the service, was
passed by both houses.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-15
SIDNEY

WEST-Lewis Bachelor, who is
holding evening meetings at the Ad-
vent chapel this week. will preach at
the chapel Sunday morning and also
Sunday evening. Rev. V. w. Dyer will
occupy the pulpit at the Baptist church
sunday, Sept. IS, at $50. Sunday school
at l.30.
Mrs Susan Yetlott, aged IS, and Miss
1secer Blight, aged Is, sisters from
Brooklyn. n. Y, are enjoying visit
IN Oakland with their niece, Mrs. Hal
lie Hersom. Mrs. Yellott and Miss
bhght in company with their niece
and nephew, Mrs. Hersom and John
ballard and wife, passed the day Sun
Jay with their nephew. w. Y. Ballard
ana family at the Ballard homestead,
west Sidney. Twenty-one years have
elapsed since the two sisters, Mrs.
aelott and Miss Blight were at West
eoney, The smart young" ladies
made the trip from Brooklyn alone
MISS Evelyn Gray, Augusta. has been
visiting at Mrs. Ella Reynolds.
MISS Alma Raught has been at home
.or short time but has returned to
Aer work in Augusta.
Miss Ida Trask visited at c. H.
HoVe]oys last week, also Miss Evelyn
ufay and Miss Gertrude Allard.
Alton Morgan Of Randolph has been
enJoylng a week with his cousin, Har-
o'u Allard, at the Allard homestead.
EDWARD Freeman left Monday for
Materville. where he will enter the
eoourn Classical Institute.
AN auto party consisting Of Mrs. An
NE "oodman and daughter Lillian Of
somerville. Mass, Mrs. Vesta Chase.
MISS Hattie Cummings and Clarence
Nnase, Belgrade, were callers last week
a. y. n. Lovejoy's and L. H. Wyman's.
=, MI and Mrs. Augustus Blaisdell of
,1onmouth Centre and Mr.. and Mrs.
" W. Trott Of Monmouth were an auto
PARTY Sunday at Alex Mills.
MT and Mrs. Charles Allard passed
,ne day Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs.
marry Cummings, North Augusta
MIS- Gertrude Allard has been a
suest for few days Of Mr.. and Mrs.
yum Frederick, Riverside Drive, Au-
gusta.
Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Robinson pass
~ 'iie Day Sunday with Mr.. Robinson's
"uit' Mrs. Marcellus Blaisdell.
a, MT. and Mrs. Henry Trask of Revere.
Ass who have been in town, have
~. ior Canaan, Me-, where they will
~ usi' MI Trask's niece, Mrs. Richard
Chase.
p, we are pleased to report Mrs. Bert
nlaisdell improving, which will be
e'autying to her many friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-15
AUTO CHAUFFEUR
IS INDICTED FOR
MANSLAUCH liter
BY Grand JURY

Portland, Me-, Sept. 14.-One OF rs
indictments, returned today by the
grand jury Of the superior court,
charged Clyde ]. Stackpole, a local
chauffeur with manslaughter in caus-
ing the death Of Roland F. Bragdon
in an automobile accident at Var
mouth. c. N. Clark and John S. Jum-
per we're indicted on the charge of in
ducing Clark's wife to set fire to
Rosemont Villa at Peaks Island.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-15

The weather Thursday was the
warmest for several weeks and every
one enjoyed it greatly. The full moon
in the evening was also enjoyed by
a great many people and for the first
time for weeks it was possible to set
out in the evening, or to ride with
out heavy wraps. The farmers TOOK
full advantage of the day and large
amount of harvesting was accom-
plished. The threatened shower In the
late afternoon did not materialize.
there being only sprinkle In the
city. Everyone was hoping for con-
tinuation Of the same kind Of weather.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-15

The annual peanut feast OF the
members of the Freshman class OF
Coburn was held Thursday evening
It was at first planned to hold it at
the Central Maine park but it was
discovered that the Sophomores were
informed as to where 1t was to be
held and SO the plans were changed
and it was held at the L. H. Soper
home. There was no Interference by
the members Of the Sophomore class
and everyone enjoyed a splendid eve
ming
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-15

Nearly the entire membership OF the
Martha Washington Chapter, o. E. s.,
went to the cottage of Mr.. and Mrs.
Albert Ware on Massachusetts lake
Thursday evening at the invitation of
Mr. and Mrs. Wade and there enjoyed
a supper at $50 followed by social
evening. The trip was made by auto
mobiles and the members voted Mr..
and Mrs. Wade most excellent hosts
and that the afternoon and evening
was a most enjoyable one.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-15

A dozen bird houses were placed on
the Bath city park Monday. They were
purchased from the lads in the spring
bird house contest by local club. 1t
is expected that another spring the
birds will appreciate the shelter af-
forded them and those who have
placed them there trust it will be the
means Of bringing many birds to this
attractive locality.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-15
Boiled Down.

Editor-How's the new society 70
porter? told him to condense as
much as possible.
Assistant-He did. Here's his &C.
count of yesterdays afternoon tea:
Mrs. Lovely poured, Mrs. Jabbe1
roared, Mrs. Butler bored, Mrs. Rasper
gored, and Mrs. Embohpoint snored."-
Pittsburgh Chronicle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-15

The Rev. Arthur S. Phelps, pastor Of
the First Baptist church, is to begin
a new series of sermons Sunday morn
ing on 1.-The Place of the Church in
Modern Life" with the following sub
jects: What Began IT,; What Holds
1t Together?'; What Makes 1t Last?"
Does 1t Aid Public Virtue?': Does 1t
Influence Public Life?"; Its subjec-
tom; Its Conference"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-15
Her Real com1ialnA.

Her Real Complaint.
"What makes Maud look 30 awfuHy
dismal?"
"She says her shoes are too tight,
her head aches, her supper disagrees
with her and she's got the blues"
I'm other words, nobody has asked
her to dance."-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-15
sPIkING THE GUNS.
When the Old Fashioned Muxxis load.
ino Cannon Were In uoo,

When the Old Fashioned Muxxis Lead.
ing Cannon Were In Use.
Did you ever remark when you had
cleverly blocked the game Of your op-
ponent that you had spiked the guns
for the enemy" and then did you won
der why yoQ hsd thus characterized
The action? That it signifies 20 put
the guns out Of commission. = that
the enemy is prevented from turning
his fire upon u.s." Is OBVIOUS. But
what has the spike to d with It?
In the modern breech loading cannon
there is no kind Of spiking that would
do much damage to the enemy's guns.
It is understood, Of course, that this
Gripping of the foe Is provided in ad-
vance, when our own guns are about
to be captured. It Is bad enough to
be shot to pieces by the enemy's ar
tillery. but it is doubly distressing to
have our ewn turned upon US.
The old fashioned cannon was q
muzzle loader. the powder and bah be.
ing introduced at the end opposite the
breech. Just above the place where
the charge Of powder was located there
was a hole In the cannon. SO that a
cap for discharging the powder could
be introduced This percussion cap
was set off by means Of lanyard.
which the artilleryman pulled. When
1t was certain that the cannon was 60
ing to be captured the hole for the In
PRODUCTION Of the percussion cap was
closed by means Of spike driven in,
which would have to be drilled out be-
fore the gun could be used.-St. Louis
Globe-DemOcrat
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-15

The sophomores at Coburn held their
annual peanut drunk and corn roast
on the Libby field Thursday evening.
They had a big bonfire and fine
crowd out and a great time. All the
members of the class were on hand
and they remained until a late hour.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-15
five KILLED IN
CREAMERY PLANT;
TANK ExPL0DES

Newark, n j., Sept. 14-Five men,
including Samuel Botkin, president of
the Interstate Milk and Cream Co..
were killed today in an explosion of
an ammonia tank at the company's
plant, which was to open next Mon
day. Three other persons were in
jured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-15

The Abraham Lincoln Of Russia
was the Gear Alexander II. who in the
year 1861 issued the imperial ukase
freeing $4,000 serfs. or more than one
half Of his empire. This car, who
was the grandfather Of the present
ruler, was not properly appreciated
and eventually met death at the hands
Of a nihilist.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-15
WATERv!LLE

The regular meeting Of the United
Order Of the Golden Cross was held
at its hall Thursday evening and there
was lare attendance and plans for
the fall and winter campaign were dis
cusSed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-15
Marital Concord.

muTIS1I VonC0r0s
II should Hike" said Mrs. Peckton
sternly, ITO see the man that was
afraid Of"
$50 would L." replied her husband,
edging toward the door. I'm fact, I'd
like to shake his hand.".-Pall Mall Ca
Zette.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-15
Sarcasm.

Sarcasm.
What is meant by charging an &C.
count to profit and loss"'
'The word profit in that phrase" said
the head bookkeeper, "is sarcasm
Detroit Free Press.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-15

The steamer Southport cleared from
Bath Monday. for winter quarters IN
Camden. The westport will go over
the last of the week.