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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-14
HON, FRANK J. HAM
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leans and bounds. The prices have
gone higher than any legislator could
fcresee. Yet these new demands have
been met. The cost of postage alone
has increased fifty per cent because
of the three cent rate, but the I'M
mense correspondence Of the State
has gone right along. All these in
creases. great as they have been, have
been cared for so that there is still
money left to keep the State well pro-
tccted without the necessity of ask
ing for loan or going through any OF
the many financial deals that have
been resorted to in other states.
The road building program has
been carried out in Maine in way
that has caused the commentator OF
the officials at Washington. AS soon
as America entered the war. Wash
ington asked that no road work be
done that was not essential. Gov
ernor Milliken and the Highway
Commission had many conferences
program of road work was mapped
ont and so well was 1t done that the
Federal authorities have sanctioned
every Improvement and Maine has
not been asked to hold up single
niece of construction as has been the
case in other states.
"The road work in Maine has been
nearer to the average Of ordinary
times than in any other eastern
state. The increase in cost has been
less than in any other eastern state
and the overhead charges have been
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-14
ADJUSTMENTS
COLONIAL. THEATRE
"Over There All that the Name In
plies. Next to Last Episode

COLONIAL. THEATRE
"Over There" All that the Name I'm.
plies. Next to Last Episode Of
"The Eagles Eye" Mutual Week
iy. Pathe Comedy. Exceptionally
Good Program.
over There" George NJ Cohan's
stirring war song, is by far the most
popular song of the decade. 1t was
his great personal friendship for Mr..
Charles Richmond, who plays the
leading part in the photo play over
There" that secured the use of this
rousing title, and also because Mr.
Cohan knew that no one could bet
tel portray the white-hot loyalty and
patriotism which is sending the flow
Ell of our manhood to France. George
NJ. Cohan knows what the public
wants, and he gives his personal as
surances that Over There" is just
what everyone has been waiting for
The Eagles Eye" which features
Marguerite Snow and King Baggot is
nearing it's end as there is but one
episode after the one which is shown
day. Each installment of this
popular serial is a story in itself and
is Of great interest 10 the American
public at the present time.
The latest Mutual Weekly and a
Fathe comedy entitled Step Lively"
complete what the Colonial manage
melt considers one of the best pro-
grams ever shown in Augusta.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-14
LOCAL BOARDS
Of the County Meet on
Tuesday
To Make Plans For Proposed New
Registration - Anticipated That
There Will be Over 5000 New Req
strants in kennebec County

Members of the two local boards
OF Kennebec county-Hon. F. W.
Plaisted (chairman), Arthur Holt of
Clinton "a DR.. w. H. Harris of Lo-
cal Board No. / Harvey D. Eaton
tchairman). of Waterville, Henry H.
Eldridge of Gardiner and DR.. F. H.
Badger of Winthrop of Local Board
No. 2-met Tuesday forenoon at the
federal building for the purpose of
making plans for the proposed new
registration, IS to 81 and 81 to As
years.
Chairman Plaisted stated Tuesday
that it is anticipated that there will
be over 5000 new registrants in this
county. Registration will be held in
the several ward rooms of the cities
and volunteers will be called upon to
perform this patriotic service of en-
rolling the Nations man power.
These registrars will be appointed by
the local boards for their respective
districts. Those who wish to help
may send in their names by letter to
the Local Board.
1T is expected that registration
day will be set for Sept. 5th." said
Mr.. Plaisted, but that date will be
definitely announced later. after the
passage of the act by Congress the
latter part of this month. 1t is an
ticipated that 100000 men will be
placed upon the military list of this
country: that means one-fourth of
cur entire population that will be
available for military duty if they
are needed.
Two years ago such task would
have been considered impossible to
perform but the people Of this coun-
try now realize the necessity Of ii
and accept it without protest. The
sooner these registrations are made
and the results tabulated, the sooner
we can get a sufficient number OF
men in France to end theh war and
this great measure Of man power
will prove the determining factor. for
every day the war is shortened
means the :tving Of lives. 1t will
also be a warning to the Kaiser that
Uncle Sam means business and Is
not trif1ing with Germany.
THE selective service law in its
administration has been great
achievement The members OF our
local boards were drafted for the
work and served without pay. but
they have not complained The re-
Spouse of the young men to enter
the service of their country under
this law has been splendid and in
spring and it is anticipated that the
cider men will show the same loyalty
and patriotism if the call comes tc
them.
THE local boards will be in need
Of interpreters in many places where
there are registrants who speak
foreign language only and it IS hoped
to secure them also as volunteers
In no better way can they show
their loyalty to their adopted coun-
try"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-14


Unless The World War soon e,ds
ID" installation Of heating r,,nts
PAN rooms and other extensive
plumbing work viii be a thing Of the
.aS' in Augusta. The government
haS held up all plumbers materials
'hoSe that are used for direct
'FN. plumber can have re-
:. III piping that has been used for
government, hu. not that which,
gone INTO private work. One
says thct We will be lucky
~ enough piping for repair work
Ing me coming winter il things
Tx On as they are. 1t would be
,'''o' serious, he remarked, to have
.anl pipes burst by freezing as
"'"er with no new stock to re-
p'a'e me broken sections
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-14
NAVAL RECRUITING ORDERS
II 10 Believed That the cIo.;no Of
sn'istments 10 Only Temporary

Notice Is contained in the weekly
bulletin OF the U. S. Navy Recruit
ing Service which has Just been re-
ceived at the local naval recruiting
Office. that in view OF the fact that
it is believed the closing OF enlist
ments and enrollments in the navy
and the naval reserve force are ONLY
temporary, it is suggested that re-
cIIting officers utilize their time 70
the pcrfecting OF their organization
SUCH as the building up of publicity,
citizens committees and informa
ton bureaus. Any person wishing to
apply for enlistment or enrolment
may do so, the applications to be
held by the recruiting officer and FL
ed in order Of the date OF applica-
ton with view of getting in touch
with the applicants when recruiting
opens up again.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-14

There never was a time" said an
augusta man yesterday afternoon as
lie stood on The Kennebec bridca and
was looking down river "since can
r. member. when the river hooked as
lonesome as it does today. VIII the
exception Of the steamer Islander.
which goes away in the early morn
irc and comes back at supper time.
il, might be said that navigo ton on
the river WAS at a standst'l! But
few barges have been UP ri-'cr as
Far as Augusta this season, anf few
or sehooners. and it now seems
doubtful il the arrivals Of eithe. we
CT craft are increased much before
the river is again closed by ice All
the freight business is now done by
rail, the lumber shipments and those
of the products of the Edwards mills
and of the pulp and paper mill are
sent out over the Maine Central and
all of the coal is received by the
same carrier. either from Portlaa;l or
from the mines. and as things now
are the water of the river Is seldom
disturbed by the propeller Of motor
tcat. I suppose the war is more or
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-14
Women's War Work
Council Session
at Portland

Portland, Maine, Aug. 13-Scores
OF prominent American women were
present today at the opening of the
summer session Of the National Wo-
mans War Work Council Of the
Young Womens Christian Associa
ton. The first session, at which
Mrs. James S. Cushman Of Newport
r. l.. chairman Of the council. pre-
SIDED, was largely inspirational. So
cal morality was one of several i'm
portant subjects discussed. The
technical meetings will be held to-
morrow when an institute Of speak
ers will occupy the attention Of ths
council.
Miss Helen Davis, executive Sec
rotary Of the council, told of the work
done in Texas border two years ago.
Miss Florence Simms of New York. a
worker in the industrial field, made
strong plea for equal pay for equal
work by women. This is woman's
war" she said. and in a large meas
ure the safety of our men in the
service depends upon the condition Of
their women at home and upon the
condition of the men in industries
women who are making munitions,
uniforms, in fact everything needed
ir the pushing forward Of the war
American women are one Of the
greatest assets" she said. land upon
their output depends in a large
measure the winning Of the war"
Miss Blanche Gary. who has recent
ly returned from Europe, described
the work in Russia, France and Eng
land. The very name Of Russia y
synonymous with chaos" she said,
chaos in business, in government,
IN social and church life. In fact.
Russia needs perhaps more than any
other country the work that IS being
done by the Y. w. c. A.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-14
|No More Rheumatism
Pains and Swollen Joints
'TetvHns When Rhevna Is Used.

-eal remedy for rheuma tism.
A. last .. IN, il must be when Bow
i lard &C.. Co and good druggists
|dt.h.yssssyTe sell it on the no-cure' no
|pav bass ass should hail the news with
4 RheuInaoo,c,n for IT is surely a re.
frsa; ~. ,rsmedv and has record OF
|rnarsaoe ssIieyabie cures. Read what
nos ,. w.. Of Albany, Ga. says ABOUT
|it - sciatic rheumatism Tor w?
J "a. A ,ried every medicine onered
|,ears s,,n Tired many doctors
ior rns .s,ss AZ one Of the best south-
vas ussa,a,i,,rns. and If improved any
|ffr tane, reaiize IL / am conductor
u az ho,,,,aI 81 Georgia Railroad, and
|on 'n 'esSured a pass to HOT oprinss,
|had - axe treatment. ABOUT that
Az 80 Rheuma advertised and cen
Pine 70 ~. h, | abandoned my Trip,
|elndec va bottles. and now feel as well
|toos ,.'' Am going TO make everybody
|sf ft', nas rheumatism try ~
y see ~. AXE hundred thousand
- Tor what Rheuma has done fo-
oo"af ropid rather he dead than i've
Pr r4fore the use OF Rheuma.
fs 1,ye rheuma ism in any form.
~ l,i,,-;rN Rheuma today. a
90 'rs sufficient for two weeks
\ -ge a not expensive. and your
'ea " does not give you quick
\ w avn relief Adv aus - -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-14
PRACTICE OF MEDICINE GUESS
WORK

1t has been said that the practice of
medicine at best is simply a game of
guesswork because the action Of
drugs varies to great degree upon
different individuals; but when
medicine has lived for forty years,
constantly growing in sales and
popularity there can be no greater
proof OF its merit. Such a medicine
is Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound. that famous old root and
herb remedy, now recognized from
edy for female ills.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-14
and the police have recovered nearly

and the police have recovered nearly
$1,000 worth Of personal effects, al
ieged to have been stolen by the pair.
These goods were taken while the
owners were registering in leading
MOTEL bags and grips being carried
on in the midst Of throngs waiting to
register or moving about the Hobbies.
Dr. r. w. Hellenbrand of Oldtown
and Mrs. Merton NJ. Wade. a wealthy
tourist from California, lost Lersonai
apparel valued at $500 and $500 re-
slectively. and these goods were re-
covered from a rooning house on
Cumberland avenue by the police.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-14
RICHMOND

Lieut.. Commander Percy Farmer
returned to Boston Sunday night, at
ter a short stay with his family in
Richmond. Frank Saunders. radio
electrician from the same steamer.
also returned to Boston Sunday.
DR.. K. W. Small of Richmond and
William Foster Of Boston passed sun
DAY at the Small cottage at Capitol
Island.
Earl Cashier left Sunday for New
YORK, after passing the week end
with relatives in town.
G. A. Hawkes. returned Snday
from Capitol Island
Fred Duren of Bath passed Sunday
with his parents. Mr.. and Mrs. f. r.
Duren.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. C. Blair of Som
erville. Mass, are spending few
weeks at their cottage at the camp
ground.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. E. Wilson passed
Sunday with their son Lewis at Bath.
The public schools of Biddeford
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-14

I'T Joseph f. l'ouln, who has been
IN Augusta for about a
year ras, and who has recently been
APPOINTED a first lieutenant in the
'''dical Corps expected to go Monday
Lewiston whore ne was formerly
coated for short visit prior to leav-
ING on Thursday Aug. Is, for Camp
FVens TO which place ne has been
ordered . report on that date.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-14

herbert Goodwin Of the II. G. Bar
h' STORE Ia taking n weeks vacation
and viii pass tho time with relatives
VI 'R' Ni'lrity Of Bucksport and other
races - that section OF Hancock
F, "'''F i IS said to be a great blue
''''N country whore Mr.. Goodwin is
turning and inc announced his in
''l'h y picking lot of those
'''ASome berries while there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-14

|'"'Ston-Auhur friends have Just
"''a 81 me marriage Wednesday
e'''ns q Private Wallace w. Mat
" M Auburn, now stationed at
'"p pevens, and Miss Marian Will
~ augusta. tine daughter of Mr..
~ "'S. George Wilson Of Auburn.
marriage took place at the home
' =" ofhc'at.ng clergyman, DR.. A.
''''''F Mountain avenue. Lewiston.
Lewiston Journal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-14

Mrs. Jennie Ferrin and grandson.
Robert Merriam of North Nassalhoro,
were Monday visitors in the city.
They came to meet two other grand e.
son Of Mrs. Perrin. Archibald aud
itonert Ferrin of Boston, who will p
10y their vacations with their grand
m at ner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-14
AoeuSTA TAX PAYERS

Tay Your .ss ~seTs remain in which to
ens j. after aee ssn before the interest be-
tor is required 81 list the Coilec-
mr. unus august LIST. on all taxss re Tnai,s
Rn.,er September LIST.
Wpeetfully yours,
"iLbERT s. WILSON.
essJ-,5-l7 Tax Collector.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-14

A man 50 years acting peculiarly
and conversinc with more volubility
than sense appeared at the Maine
Central station at New Meadows
Monday noon and with him Consta-
BILE Louis Thebarge shared his din
nor. The officer soon discovered that
the visitor was an escaped inmate
from the state hospital at Augusta
and notified tho police in Bath. Of
flcer Thompson drove out in the pa
troll and brought the man to Bath.
In the afternoon officials Of the hos
pital sent two OF their men down in
a car and they took the escaped man
hack to Augusta.-Bath Times. Aug.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-14

Deputy Marshal and Mrs. Arthur
Fl. McCausland, who had been rusti-
eating Tor the past two weeks at
Ocean Point, returned home Tuesday
evening on the steamer Islandc;.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-14

Earle Keenan,, who had been pass
ing a short furlough in this city with
his i.ther, c. keenan, of II Swan
sntet, left on the Tuesday afternoon
exprtes on his return trip to camp
Wh,e.er, Georgia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-14

Sip' Forrest {. Tyson OF the Au-
sist1 state hospital left on the 9.35
t1in Tuesday morning for Portland
or 4 two DAYS bushes trip in con-
n"ctun with tho institution.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-14

Although the "Y" classes have been
discontinued during the summer the
Y. NJ. c. A. building is still a busy
place and every day the gymnasium
and game room is filed with boys.
During the absence Of Secretary
Frank r. Condor who is now on his
vacation, Lewis M Cleaves Of East
Winthrop is director of boys work.
The bows have their swimming class
es at 8 P. NJ. and the young men at
7.3o J.. NJ every week day except
Tuesdays. which are given over TO
tho three girls classes. Arrange
ments IAN be made for special swim
ming lessons on the forenoon OF any
week daY
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-14

Arnold Thomas Of Boston. who
was formerly employed in this city,
cal'c1 on friends in Augusta TnesdtT
a fternoon on his way to Winthrop,
where he will for few days visit
lis tnther. George Thomas. Friends
in this city OF Mr. Thomas brother
leonard. will he interested to lcarn
that he has enlisted in the quarter
masters department of the L. s.
Aryny and is now on his way across.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-14

less responsible for the dull timec en-
tie river, and it looks now as II Il
would be long time before the river
would again resume anything like is
old time activity"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-14

Mrs. Alice Stone of North Nassci-
e.. u. was q Saturday guest oi her
aunt. Miss Mary Herbert. Mrs.
Stone met Miss Bridge Mclaughlin
Of Clinton, Mass. who ,.ame Saturday
to visit her at her North Nassalboro
home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-14

The Machas Republican say' .hat
Miss Esther Laiten. county nurse, is
! avinK a two weeks vacation in Al
susta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-14

MIR. and Mrs. Charles T. Penney
! who have been enjoying the!.' ann Ial
outing at Capitol Island have re-
turned to their home in this CT Y.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-14

Loyal Order Of Moose. No. 145s,
will hold :. regular meeting this eve
ming a good attendance is desired.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-14

Probate Court Session for Aug us Begun Tuesday Wills
Presented-Local Folks Meet Captain Coulter Recently Re-
turned from Overseas-Ea Mitchell Phathea Class Meets
Monday-Pioneer Past Noble Grands Association De-
ghtfuv Enterained-Some rset Men Indicted Into Ser
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-14
Wednesday. August ID. 1918.
AUGUSTA LOCALS

Miss Madeline Tohey of Augusta
Is Visiting her grandmother, Mrs.
1alla Gates Of Machia sport.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-14

~ IS Elizabeth Duff Of Bostoa s
i slrc her SISTER Mrs. D. NJ. Der
"a Is High street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-14

Frank Herrick of this city was a
recentguest of Mr.. and Mrs. W. A.
Alexander of Wales.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-14
Baggage Snateher. at Portland

Carl O'Neil, alias John Norton. and
Ralph Castelucci, both claiming Som
erville. Mass, as their home. are held
Tor baggage snGtching in Portland
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-14
.DAILYKENNEBEC JOURNAL
Telephone 1875

Cards % thanks obituary notices, res
cllucnS OF respect etc, VIII ue
charged at the rate OF ten cents
line No charge less than IS cents,
egoscribe-s who fail 10 receive the
Journal promptly Will confer favor
by notifying the office Immediately,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-14

Arniy lessons daily IL A. NJ.
.;-rra = Doris Wilder. Hammond 3
lo"-' aug12d3ts
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LOCAL NOTICE

,,,r,s augusta Goodyear Shoe Re-
p.n.,' g 20, and J. q. Poulin Shoe
Ans. 18th 'oseo lhuIsday.
auEl4-l5
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-14

Articles also identified have been
found in a house In Somerville.
Nearly all the missing property has
been restored.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-14

The public schools of Biddeford
will open a week earlier than usual
this fall in order to conserve fuel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-14

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The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1918-12-13
RAT is FRIEND OF MINERS
Workers Warned of Coming catas-
trophe When the Rodents Leave
TunneI-Are Fed by Men.

Investigators of mining conditions
and the peculiar dangers to which
miners are subjected recently have
taken much interest in the practice
of Western gold miners to make pets
of the rats which commonly infest
mines. On the mother lode of Cali
fornia it has been found that the
miners invariably feed the rats and
take care of them, believing that the
rodents are a source of protection
against accident, says Our Dumb Ami
mails. This is due, the men say. to the
instinct of the rats. which warns them
when a tunnel is unsafe. And when
the rats leave tunnel it is almost i'm
possible to get the miners to work
there. This recalls the belief among
sailors that rats will leave a doomed
ship. The miners also have found that
rats are much more susceptible than
humans to the dangerous gases that
so often cause loss of life in the mines.
Long before the miners themselves are
affected by these gases the rats be-
come sick and show symptoms of dis
tress. So the men keep close watch
of the rats good health.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1918-12-13
(TO BE CONTINUED
Heroisn That 10 Real.

For heroism when the engine room
of his ship was filed with live steam
Niels Anderson, chief machinist's mate
United States navy, has been giver
official commentator. The act oc
CURED when the exhaust lines of the
steering engine were carried away by
the breaking Of the tiller, causing the
engine room to fill with steam. With
out hesitation Anderson went down q
ladder to the compartment, but was
driven back. Again he made two more
attempts. The third was successful,
and, cropping bis way through the
cloud of steam, he cut 1t OF. Ander.
SOD enlisted In the navy at Norfolk,
Va, In April, 1898, giving as his home
address 2420 South Broad street
Philadelphia.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1918-12-13

l improved in health so I could do my
housework; we now have little one, ali
of which owe to Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound. - Mrs. 0. S.
JOHNSON, R. No. 8, Ellensburg, Wash.
There are women everywhere who
long for children in their homes yet are
some functional disorder which in most
cases would readily yield to Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.
Such women should not give up hope
until they have given this wonderful
write Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co.,
Lynn, Mass. The result Of 40 yesrs
experience is at your service.
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Calculating Youth.

Margaret's uncle had taken a party
of small children nutting, and when
they were to distribute the nuts he
told one of the boys to give each child
SO many handfuls. Margaret would
not accept the nuts from this boy, say
ing she wanted her uncle to give the
nuts to her. He felt a little flattered
to think she would take them from
no one but himself and asked why. she
felt that way. She came over to him
and whispered: "'Cause, uncle, your
hands are bigger"