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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-15

upon 1t most luxurious armchair. In
quiry rs to its purpose soon cleared up
the mystery.
1t seems that Ali Dinar, who had re-
ceived two very fine mOtorcars as
present, found to his disgust that 1t
was impossible for him to use them
owing to there being no roads near his
capital. He had communicated with
his agent In Cairo and ordered him to
find something which he could use.
The agent consulted some friends
and on their suggestion purchased
steam roller. on which he had placed
an armc hair, it not being considered
consistent with the dignity of the sui
tan that he should ride in the cab of
the engine.
The machine cost no less than f2.50O,
but expense was no object, and in due
course the steam roller arrived at FL
flasher. 1t completely took the fancy of
the capriciOus sultan. who, posing in
the armchair, lost no time in trying it.
To every ones surprise it negotiated
the ''roads" without difficulty, though
Its speed was necessarily very slow.
The sultan was nightly pleased with
the arrangement and never failed to
use his steam roller whenever he pro-
ceeded on tour through his territory.
One can well imagine that the. royal
progress in this style did not fail to in
crease the awe with which this fierce
monarch was already regarded by his
subjects.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-15
P|TTSF|ELD
Town Girl Weds Ralph w.
Brown at Portland Sunday
Neon - Funeral of Mrs.
Phoebe Higgins Potter Held

The marriage of Miss Mae Dobson
Spaulding and Ralph w. Brown. both
Of this town. took place Sunday noon
at the church of the Messiah in Port
land Rev. F. S. Walker, pastor of the
church. officiated, using the two-ring
service. They were unattended. The
bride was gowned in blue velvet and
carried a shower bouquet of roses and
violets. She is the daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. W. S. Spaulding of this town
and the groom is the son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Clayton Brown of Pittsfield. Both
are well known and popular young peo-
pie of the town and will have the best
wishes of a host OF friends. After a
short wedding trip they will go to Pal
myra. where they have rented the
George Estes farm, which is ready for
their occupancy.
The funeral services OF the late Mrs.
Phoebe (Higgirs) Patten were held
Sunday afternoon at l o'clock at the
home OF her daughter. Mrs. q. D. Lam
caster Rev. J. A. Weed. pastor Of the
Methodist church. officiated. There
was a quantity Of flowers. The bear
ers were Irving Towle, Charles Shaw,
Walter II. McCausland and Alex Dob
son The body was placed in the tomb.
Among the out-of-town relatives pres
ent were Mr.. and Mrs. William Chase
and daughter Katherine OF Skowhe-
gan. Ephraim Patter and daughter
Frances of Cambridge, Mass, MIS-.
Florence Soper Of Newport and Alvin
Adams Of Milo.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-15
Social Club Meetings

Unity Club viii meet at 80 Monday
evening at the home of the president
Mrs. H. w. True, Elm street. Program
"Caliban upon Setebos," Mrs. True; The
Tempest'-Act ".
The Armitage Club will meet at the
Parish house at 80 Monday afternoon
Mrs Scribner and Mrs. Ballard host
esses.
The Charming Guild will meet at ],
NJ Monday with Miss Ethel Partridge s.
Court street.
The Young Wcman's League will meet
at go p. NJ Monday with Mrs. Stephe!
Bunker at the home Of Mrs Paul D. SER
gent, a Court street. A large attend
ance is desired as sewing for the Angus
Ia General hospital is to be done.
The Roger Williams Club will meet this
evening at the home of Miss Hazel John
son, Qumby street.
The Dcbcrahs will meet Monday att
ernoon with Mrs. Richard j. Upton
Please come prepared to sew
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-15
Commission Ignores Threat

Chicago, Jan. 1i.-President Garry
Hermann head of the national baseball
commission. announced Saturday night
that no meeting of the national COM
mission will be held to consider a
threatened strike of Dave Fultz's Base
ball Fraternity.
Hermann was here to attend the an
nual banquet Of the Woodlawn Bards,
well known baseball organization.
Hermann was supported in his decla-
ration by Ban Johnson. president of the
American League. and by Owners Com
iskey of the White Sox and Weeghman
of the Cubs. Organized baseball In Chi
cage is openly dehan: to the fraternity's
demands and it is said that many con-
tracts have been signed by White SoX
PLAYERS and that number of Cubs have
told Weeghman that they would sign as
soon as contracts were presented
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-15
PUNNlNG COMPLIMENTS.
Witty Tributss to a Pair Of Famous
English Bellies.

Witty Tributes to Pair Of Famous
English Bellies.
A recent writer, recalling famous
compliments to famous beauties. in,
eluded two punning tributes to distin-
guished British bellies. It. was Sheri-
dan who when the charming Miss
Payne inquired solicitously concerning
his health, replied with the gallant
couplet:
It's true am i'll. but I cannot complain,
For he never knew pleasure who never
knew Payne!
The author Of the other verse is IN
known, but it was addressed to Miss
Isabella Poyntz, a lady SO beautiful
and popular that it was standing
joke In her family to inquire when
the mail was delivered, Where is lisa
bella's proposals." If Isabella repudi-
ated the receipt of any such interest
ing missive her brothers feigned the
greatest astonishment; If, as frequent
ly happened. she maintained blush
ing silence they did not miss the op-
portunity for teasing.
She finally married the Earl Of Exc
ter. 1t was brilliant match for Ter
and. in the social sense. q suitable or !.
for him. but since he was the son o!
the artist earl who married village
girl 1t Is probable the suitability Ii:
had in mind was Of better kind. His
romantic father, who went a-wooing
incogn..o. and his lovely mother.
Sarah Hoggins. whose unpoetic name
Tennyson vas careful not to mention
when he celebrated their coUrtship In
his ballad The Lord 0? Eurleigh.
must surely have transmitted to their
heir their own unworldly tempera-
ment
Miss Poyntz, an exquisite blond.
was still young, fair and .6ower-like
when she accepted the earl. but she
had already rejected so many eligible
suitors that some society versiaer put
punning complaint into the mouth
Of Cupid himself:
Men arm against my shafts in vain
That pierce all armor's joints,
But Isabel with gay disdain
Outdares them. Poyntz for points!
Youths Companion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-15

The House on motion Of Representa-
tive Tague increased from s449,5OO to
N'oSl,o 900 the appropriation for pneu-
matte tube mail service and author
ized its continuance in Boston, Chica
CO. New York, Philadelphia and St.
Louis where Postmaster General Bur-
ieson proposed to abolish.
The vote on Mr.. Tague's motion was
l52 to 104 and was taken by tellers.
An effort to defeat the motion was
made by Chairman Moon of the Com
mittee on Postoffices and Post Roads
VINO raised point of order against it.
This objection was overruled by Rep
resentative Crisp who was in the chair.
The fight for the tubes was led nv
Representative Tague one Of the ma
GRITTY party in the committee assisted
By Representative Paige a minority
member of the same committee. Rep
resentative Gallivan also spoke in ia
vor of the tube system and all the
Massachusetts members worked for its
continuance. The debate was at times
bitter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-15

There Is q restaurant in New Yor,s
that employs none but Irish walters
A captain of walters there rejoices il
the name of Peter.
One night he was wrestling with til,
refractory stopper Of bottle Of cham
payne.
Say. Peter" stated a patron, y
don't believe you can get that corl;
out"
Peter raised red and perspirin2
face.
"Mister Blank" he stated betwcei.
gasps. "I'll get the Internal thing out
If l have to shove it in.'-Saturday
Evening Post.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-15
CHINA

SOUTH-Dr. Charles Leach's father
and mother from Massachusetts have
been visiting him for a short time.
Arthur harrington returned to his
work in Gardner, Mass. Sunday.
Mrs. w. J. Thompson is in Portland
for few days called there by her
mothers illness.
Mildred Candage is assisting Mrs
Frank Randall in her Homework
William Crane although in his 93d
year was able to attend the Masonic
meeting at Weeks mills last Monday
night
Ruth and Bonnie Moocher Of Water
vile were Sunday guests at their old
home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-15
Zone System for Postal
Rates Struck from P. O.
Appropriation Measure
Action by Committee of Whole in House Does
Not Definitely Wipe Out Department Provis
ion as Another Vote and Possible Senate Bills
Are Expected

Washington, Jan. l4.-Department
recommendations for zone system.
increasing postal rates on newspapers
and mlttzines, and for penny postage
On local deliveries were striker our Of
the pos'of.ce appropriation bin in the
Houve saturday. before committee
81 The whole. II is expected another
vote on the provisions will be demand
al whom the measure comes up for
passage this week and II they are
nralu rejected they will be reintro-
oGc'd n the form OF separate bills.
Tho postofilce bin carving appro-
rrhtlon' - 1922 ,OOo. 600. was complet :
I'D saturday In committee Of the whole
aHd House leaders expect to pass IL
Tle.dl'
'ih'r provisions striken out includ-
20 " 5000 appropriation for an ex-
l"rmrutal nirrlane mnil service and a
2 rurosll for u bonding guaranty sys-
tenn for postal employees. Repeated ef-
for''io put into the bill a section au-
'''ti1inH government ownership Of tel
Fraph and telephone lines were block
81 hy points ol order.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-15
Saturday Additions.

"As ! was walking through Central
park. in New York. when / was there
last summer" the fat plumber remark
ed, II saw a round. shallow sort of YES
sci on top Of a short post and I have
been wondering ever since what it
was"
Where vas it located?" the thin car
penter asked.
Right out in the middle Of lawn
And don't you know what that
was:"
Nope"
well, I'll tell you. 1t was bird
bath"
"Quitcher kiddin'."
Its the truth
81 don't believe 1t for a very good
reason"
"What is the reason?'
Because I don't believe there Is
bird on earth that can tell Saturday
night from any other time."-Youngs-
town Telegram.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-15
Schaefer's Golf Score,

Germany" Schaefer. the old baseball
coach and comedian played his first
game Of golf not long ago. When he
returned, wild Bill Donovan. man.
ager of the Yanks, to whose payroll
Schaefer was then attached, said:
Germany. what did you do the
first hole in"
Schacfer thought minute.
"A triple. double, two singles and
q pair Of bunts." he said.-Saturday
Evening Post
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-15
READFIELD
Gard of Thanks

We wish to thank our neighbors and
frienus who 50 quickly responded to the
call Of fire last Friday evening and who
worked so faithfully and we'll to help
save our household goods. Also to the
many who have since SO kindly re-
membercd us by word and deed.
DIR. ana MRS. J. S. MILLlkEN.
ECalfiald Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-15
VIRGINIA FARMER
Restored TO Health BY VinOl

All"e Va i was weak. rundown. no
appetite my blood was poor / could not
si"ep nights and was rapidly losing flesh.
but J am a farmer and had to work
Medicines had failed To help me until I
loon Ninol After taking three bottles
ny appetite Il fine. I sleep well. my
blood Is good and am well again" Or
'andu " Borkey.
Ninoi. which contains beef and col
liver peptones. iron and manganese pep
tpnates and glycerophosphates. Is guar
entsed 10 overcome weak. rundown con-
dltions, chronic coughs. colds and bron-
chttis
Bowditc CHI Webster Co. Druggists. Au-
gista vinol liz sold In Waterville. by w.
& Hawker. and In Hailoweli by Guy X.
White Also at the leading drug store
IN all Maine towns.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-15
MANCHESTER
George Crocker

Funeral services for the late George
Croker We're reld from his late resi-
dence on the Pond road, Manchester, at
l o'clock Sunday. Rev. l. Warren
Hawkes. officiating in the presence of
the relatives and friends of the deceas-
ed. 1nterment was IN the family lot
at the Manchester cemetery. The bear
erS were Ernest Nickerson, Carl Nick
erson, Benjamin Rollins and A. F.
Crocker
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-15
SUITED THE SULTAN.
- Expense Cut No Figure, He Got Just
the Car He Wanted.

q Expense Cut No Figure, He Got Just
the Car He Wanted.
1t appears that Ali Dinar. the late
sultan of Darfur, whose turbulence
brought about the recent English ex-
petition which took possession of his
territory, was very much taken with
the various inventions which science
has of late years produced. says the
Cairo correspondent of the Pail Mall
Gazette.
When the expeditionary force entered
Ell flasher. the capital of Darfur, they
found that this town. buried in the cen
ter of Africa, was connected with most
Of the outlying villages by telephone,
which had its exchange in the sultan's
palace, where also We're found several
Of the most modern monographs
equipped with the latest European and
Arabic records
One Of their most astonishing finds"
was huge steam roller which had
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-15
Not What II Seemed.

In the county Of Somerset, Englan..
there Is village called Hatch. Tht
clergyman in an adjoining parish was
named Duck. One Sunday morning
the congregation at the latter place Dy
ing assembled. the curate did not sp
pear. The clerk rose and said:
be no service today, as Mr.. Duck has
gone tn Hatch"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-15
NO HABEAS CORPUS


tons asked him the entire hearing may
be- cleared heforr night. Then n report
on the Wood resolution 10 create n spe-
,iHl congrcssi onal committee 70 tnves-
tRatc The leak probably will be
mad Tuesday. y report must he made
not later than Ncdna sday by the order
90 Tho House.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-15
His Disauisa.

Il was preparing to shave a chap the
other afternoon said the head barber
In one Of the tonsorial pariors Of a
fashionable New York hotel. II had
trimmed his hair. and from such tall;
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-15

Among the recent births which have
been during the past week recorded at
the Office of the city clerk were the
following: Jan. 5. to Mr.. and Mrs.
Chester V. Cameron. a son: Jan. Z. to
Mr. and Mrs. James George Mcken-
ney a daughter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-15

He who imagines he can do witholn
the world deccives himself much, BIZ.
he who fancies the world cannot do
without him is still more mistaken
Rochefoucauld.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-15
BANGOR LOSES
TO NJ. c. |. TEAM

Bangor Nc. Jan Bangor high
idevea 70 very fast and consistent game
against Maine F,r,tal Institute in City
hou rudoy night, hut was not able
60 shaw the pretty team work that was
produced by the visitors who seem TO
~ rhout three weeks ahead OF the To-
Gals n their deN clopment.
o. team work centered about
larks the former Sangerville A. A.
man, who was tower OF strength for
'h@ visitors both on the offensive and
defensive lie scored 10 of the is
po'rt- Transferred by the visitors and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-15
He Had One.

An Adirondack guide one day fell
asleep in the woods, and bug crawled
into his ear. A naturalist, who was
one Of the hunting party. was able to
discern the insect with his microscope.
After a careful examination he walked
away without making any attempt to
relieve the guides distress.
"Why didn't you take it out Of his
carr asked one of his friends.
what did / want with it?" Queried
the absorbed naturalist. II already
had a specimen Of that kind Of bug in
my collection"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-15
KennebeC
Journal

Maine families wishing to keep
up with the procession in educa-
ton and topics of direct interest
to them, must follow the Legisla-
tive proceedings of their state.
In order to do that II is necessary
to have a daily record of proceed
ings with explanations mad inter
pretations by writer's familiar
with all the States affairs. II
has come to be commonly accept
ed throughout the State that no
paper in Maine is so well pre-
pared in mechanical equipment
and editorial staff. to deal with
any question before the public as
the Kcnnebec Journal.
Advance notices of all the com
mittee hearings are published in
the Journal. matter of great
Importance TO those who are
watching new legislation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-15
Reqrets,

Regrets are a waste of time in every
possible instance except one-when
they become valuable lessons for the
future.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-15

Among the Saturday arrivals in this
of Waterville on a visit to friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-15
AUGUSTA LOCALS

George H. Handen of Lewiston was
among the Saturday arrivals in this city
on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-15

Much interest is being shown in the
knights Templar ball and ladies' social
evening to be given at the Augusta
House by Trinity Commandery on Fri
day evening Of this week. The returns
to date insure a good attendance. All
Sir knights who have not purchased
their tickets should remit to w. c.
Boothby, chairman of the committee
some time today, as final guarantee for
accommodations to Manager Emerson,
Augusta House, must be ready Tuesday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-15

The Saturday afternoon meeting of the
Ladies Rife Club Of the y NJ c. A
was attended by about dozen of the
members, and some good scores were
made. the average scores being as high
as those made by the male members OF
the Augusta Rife Club in their practice
work 1t developed that many who coulI
not attend the Saturday shoots on &C
count of their work would be intereste,;
in the shooting. and it has been arrane
morning ladies gym classes. so that al!
who care to can get some practice.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-15

rs had with him judged him to be
Nh easy going, unexcitable sort of fell
low. --.-...,.
But suddenly his whole manne-
changed. Out Of the corner of his eye
he had seen man enter whose ap-
pearance upset him.
Hurry. George! lie muttered to me-
Lather to the eyes-quick! Here comes
my tailor" "-Everybody's Magazine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-15
WATERvILLE

There will be a special meeting Of
waterville Lodge. No. SO. F. and A. M,
Monday evening at 100 for work in
the Entered Apprentice degree.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-15
ES2ericnccd.

They had been spooning a bit, ami
when she raised her face from his
shoulder and they both observed the
white streak on his coat he patted her
afiectionately and said:
Never mind, dearie; it will all brush
or"
At this the young thing began to sob
"Oh. Harry" she exclaimed, hiding her
head again on his shoulder, "how do
You know?"-Eyerybody's.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-15

The funeral Of Dorothy Peace.
daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. William
Peace. was held from her late home
Sunday afternoon at $50, ev Isaac La
Fleur officiating and interment was at
Pine Grove.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-15

The Chadwick Hill Cemetery Asso-
citation has just received another $500
check from Leroy S. Starrett to be
added to $500 already given by Mr..
Starrett the whole to form a thousand
dollar endowment fund the income to
be used for the general upkeep Of the
cemetery. Mr.. Starrett had previously
given a six hundred dollar fund for
the care Of the Starrett family lots
The association is making a special
feature of these small family trust
FUNDS of which it already has quite a
list with more in prospect one hundred
dollars providing perpetual care for an
ordinary family lot.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-15
TOO LATE FOR CLASSIFICATION
Lost-Female Boston bull terrier.
Lost
FEMALE BOSTON BULL TEReIep

brndle and white with martad oo,,.'
Finder please notify 80 Winter ..
Ho"e A'o-'' jan16d3t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-15
Mrs. ]. p. Ellis

Friday night at 1880 o'clock aged 20
years. months and IS days. Funeral
services will be held Monday at .
p. m
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-15
For the
Seyenty-Eighth
Maine
Legislature

The Kennebec Journal prints tine
| osicial Stenographic Record, all
the Committee Notices and Hear
ings, weekly summary and
; forecast, a comprehensive news
story each day, the social side OF
! the Session, etc. For the most
complete record, read the Jour-
nal
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1917-12-28
Tobacco Notes.

Mr.. Oscar Jenson, with C. H. Spitz-
ner & Son, returned Friday from bus
mess trip to New York.
Thief G. Borden Co. have removed
their office from Milton to ZIG North
Franklin street, GAINESVILLE.
The most attractive calendar that
has reached our office comes from the
Jefferson Leaf Tobacco Co. of Sparta,
Wis, bearing beautiful portrait en-
titled "When She Was About Sixteen.
Geo. E. Gary has sent $3.50 check
to the fremen's pension fund at Madi-
son as recognition of the services
rendered by the department at a recent
fire in the tobacco warehouse Of the P.
Lorillard Co.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1917-12-28
Attractions at the Lyric

''Ben Blair with Austin Farnum
will be shown at the Lyric tonight
(Thursday).
money MILF will be shown on Sat-
urday with Evart Overton and Dorothy
Kelly.
yankee Pluck" a Brady feature
for Monday with Ethel Clayton and
Montagu Love. yankee Pluck" is a
thrilling patriotic story with no war
scenes. An exceptional offering which
is sure to please.
An exceptional fine photo play, 1.-THE
Girl Philippi," will be presented on
New Years Day. This play is taken
from Robert Chambers famous novel of
the same name and Mr.. Chambers feels
that the story has been improved upon
when translated into a motion picture
drama. 1t is thrilling, interesting s
part feature with dainty Anita Stew
art in the leading role. Matinee 2:30,
all seats 15c; evening tbs and 900, all
seats zoe, this includes war tax.
Next Wednesday a Triangle feature,
''The Princess of the Park" with Enid
Bennett, also l reel of comedy.