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The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1920-07-20

Mrs. Etsu Inagaki Sugimoto, a
japanese woman, will give a course
in writing and speaking the Japa-
nese language at Columbia Univer-
sity.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1920-07-20

The conduct Of wise politician is
ever suited to the present posture Of
affairs. Often by foregoing a part he
saves the whole, and by yielding in
a small matter secures a greater
Plutarch.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1920-07-20

An automobile tire and rim.
Owner can get same by proving
property and paying for advertise
ment.
(e-tf) GEO. BATTERTON.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1920-07-20

More than 800 women in Mexico
earn their living by acting as pro-
feSSional bull-fighters.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1920-07-20
Lost Watc h

Between E. F. Spears & Sons
Office on Pleasant street and Charl-
ton Clay's, on the Winchester pike
yesterday, a seven-jewel Elgin gold
open-face watch, with X of P. fob
attached. Return to this office and
receive suitable rewar. 13-tf)
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1920-07-20
DEPUTY TAX COMMITS
SIONER.
FOR

Ben Woodford, Jr., will make the
race for Deputy in connection with
Walter Clark as Tax Commissioner
In Bourbon County, subject to the
action of the Democratic party.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-31
CHIN

Arthur Cicues. who passed the week.
md with his family here. returned sun
day 70 Bath. where he hAs employment
A business meeting Of the Ladies Of
de Maccapees was held SATURDAY al
the nome Of Arr. H&rv Doe. ME-
Robert stone q south vassalhorp was
he only member present rom ou, Of
town.
Mrs. Annie Fitzgerald ana Mr.- Flora
harrington were guests Of Mrs. Orr.e
Worth one day last week
". ). Cloves u recovering from an Ill.
ness. the result Of over work and 4
heavy cold
Elliot. williams O. q. s., -. was
weekend guest Of his sister, Mrs. Doris
Cloves.
Mr.. ard Mrs. Pra- from Providence.
r. T.. have arrived in town and are
guests Of their daughter. Mrs. Charles
Clark. and family
Miss Greta Basset.. assistant toe
phone operator. passed Sunday It
South China.
Miss Ida Clark is able 20 be ont AGAIN
after severe attack Of ear trouble
caused b. abscesS.
Mrs Dana Clark Of Fairfield viii opaa
her home herr In the near futurs. S,s
will he accompanied by MFs. Lsusa
Clark and Miss Gresa Staples
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-31
crerncwskYs

Chernowsky spring opening IS be-
ing held this week. And such a de-
liEh1ful line Of styles. Good. TellA-
bic navy blue Is just as strong as
ever this spring for suits. At the
Chernowskv store are many stTtlsn
models of PrlntZess make. Listen to
this: Smart lines ana a wonderful
quality Of Polo cloth END 4 f1ne dis
tinct,un 10 jaunfv helted three
quarters length sport model Of The
Pr-intzess house There is an lnver--
ed pIeat IN back. Roony SIDE peck
ats and 4 nessaiine yoke and sleeve
lining complete the coal.
Suit lines mean so much. The ma
ter;al may be The best but # the lines
are not correct il means 80 much
money and labor lost. This spring
suits show long revers. the narrow
waist. thinning shoulder lines and the
slppiing swing 10 q coat that IS elus-
i've II It's delight. This year The little
Eton coat IN suits ana IL dresses
comes along 10 captIvate the heart
\ very pretty model shown Al the
Cher9owsky store is an Eton style
dress sporting All accordion pisated
skirt. A polret twill boiera dress liv-
ened BY a black satin sash Checked
Of in gold thread IS sonnet hing very
much different.
The afternoon and dinner dresses
at the Chernowskv store embrace
every conceivable style and material.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-31
Rescript Handed Down
In the Kennebec Case.
Erwin vs.. Colby. Trustee

a re5c-,pt was handed down yesterday
by The law court IN the Kennebec coun-
~ case Of Robert l. Erwin versus VIII
lam Z. Colby. trustee. sustaining the
exceptions OF The defendant
The rescripI. which was Drawn by
Associate Justice Albert VI. Spear OF
Gardiner. is as follows:
This is an action OF assumpxit IN
which the plaintiff seeks 10 recover the
sum OF s76G. Is commission for procur-
ing sale Of ice for the defendant The
contract Of employment involved an op-
ton.
among other things was This Vital pro-
vision: s306a.J0 10 be paid on accept
ance Of option ana this option will ex-
pire ON or before ?. NJ" s telegram
was sent. on the day OF expiration. Il;
IA P M. accepting the offer
Al about p. NJ the same day z tel
egram vas sent IN reply declining 10
accept the offer. IN the ground that the
money was nor paid. No money was
paid or offered until the next dar.
Held:
:. That tine Is he essence Of an Jp-
ton.
: That an offer 10 pay money by
telegram is neither payment nor tender.
D. That acceptance and payment were
con concur or or before the designated
hour, 70 meet the terms Of the contract.
4. That payment. having been nei:he.
made nor terdered on or before 6 P N
the option expired a that hour.
Exceptions sustained
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-31
4 Home Treatment
for Asthma
Makes Breathing Easy

lester Mss. doctor mas sug-
-t-e ne following simple harmless
-H EeEDeIlSIve horne treatment for
-''-...-i a.sIAlua. CHRONIC 5rorcnitls
sa IS ma colts which thrca.e en- %
H..' ~ ungs-
wuitcn- Webster co. s Or any re-
49,. ara-slsf > get a bottle 0f oxidaze
'sa. I'LL an tablets ana slowly dis
te atiei N mouth al regular m
ia" Though harmless ana pleasant
re 20 powerful IN their action hat
stubborn cases relief often
~~9 uSf q teSv minutes.
sa.r sers vino 10, ears have been
Legged sit dp N bed saspinS for
r'-ta Hru unable "a sleep report that
w axe N DXiaaze tablet whetl
g .-- D ted ana can then lie dcwn and
':ea be "asl!y and naturally and get =
ora NIGHT i't-sjful sleep.
Is @yervwhere ire selling 0xi-
i4z+ at4%fs m l positive guarantee TO
e. -A4 he full purchase price u the
!rst uaCAage 4 Il fails 10 give prompt
-'-l.I = any case Of Bronchial Coughs
Y As'ttIr-1a---AlF.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-31

one especially charming dress IS 0f
buff and French blue crepe de chine,
leaN-v and iustrous- The side plea
ed skirt IS a feature VI Tins dress.
The scope of the sport suit mas IN
creased SO that now a sport suit Il
suitable for street ana or travel a.
veal as It's first purpose At The
Chernuwsky store one of The very
pretty models IS d tan Jersey sport
suit. The -evers and the patch Dock
cts are Of large Ian and dark brown
checked jersey winch IS almost ike
tur il 3 SO soft and woody. The
skirt Is If the Ian and dark brown
checked material and plain n de-
Sigh.
Following the cue If other large
stores ii other cities. the Che1now-
SKY store Is showing surprisingly
arge line Of pencil striped suits N
tailored effects.
Coats are Iong and short. The Top
coat mas d place all lis own ii a wo-
mans wardrobe. 4 brown siiver,oae
short coal. i darl. blue tricoline coat
and a PLAIN tailored Diue coat, cut on
long lines. and specially adapted 70
stout rigure are some Of The coats
shown.
This is the very latest thing from
New York" ana Mr. Chernowsl7,-
showed me a tan colored coat of SOFT
veious. IL was 50 very pam that II
was striking. The sleeves are I.i-
mona coat. the long lines being
g,,o rt,- nc
down 70 cuff.
tIeorGeItes predominant IN party
dresses. One dress Of this material
IS embroidered n steel beads. which
70 be different are strung IN loops
forming a band around The skirt and
around the cuffs. The new silk
skirts are gorgeous. being made OF
The richest materials Imaginable
T-rcofine bIouses are popular.
They are in rose pink. rich blue.
some being embroidered on the front
and some being plain. The sleeves
Of these simple yer wit.la dressy
looking blouses are short.
Figured georgette Is popular ma
teriaI for waists. Dark blues and
pink are combined IN this pretty,
dImy stuff. One Of the very attrac-
tive waists seen al the chernowsky
store Tuesday was Il rich yellow
yeurgette with black bead embroi-
derry.
Belts for coats. suits and dresses.
for all occasions stockings
also for all sorts Of events. sweaters
silky and woolr. gloves. all are ac-
Sazs0y,ex fig true f,fif thew mean sr,
much in the placing OF a dash OF
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-31
SOMERVTLLE

Tonn l. Wing and Fred A. Turner
were recent ca1IIers II q r. Hatchs in
China.
9. W Evans was : business caller III
Washington Wednesday.
Ray ", ana De!ber, Clifford Jf Deer
Hill. China. were ii town last weeh
So wing wood.
Miss Georgia A. Colby Of Cooper ;
Mills. who has been passing few days
at The nome Of her brother. J.n. Colby.
returned home THURSDAY.
Mr.. Davis Of Waidoboro made L oI;s--
ness trip through town recently
Colby Bros. while working In he
woods last Thursday. mao one Of heir
heavy horses g.. one Of his feet cut
badly.
r. T. Y. Colby Of Coopers Mills was
FRIDAY business caller al = A. Tur-
Ger's.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-31
ROW Many Women
Keep Young Looking

--n my be i'd at Is and Young
-4vs = prominent club woman.
matter Didu %inun dc
.a4. Il PROPOSAL al 3D.
nt HuT women g more iast-
vaS generation ago, sf-
-~o bette acquainted with
H-ysioioElcai avs. When the
-rr -E marks app aar-wrinkies. az
aeeks. 1-ck ana ch.n-we
.-t ht oause IS a loosening Of
md suftening of he tissue Un-
~ t-now he cause must re
tlsTcad If laying ON pastes
r- r.. he irug store for an ounce
t-~oG saXolIte and a llaif-pint OF
-,. aZe.. nix theyn and battle face
at .0a ards Il lhe solution. We
.ls '.Ertesls The skin. sOiidifies
lssLe. .r1uc@s u healthy circulation.
-'-t 'auses rathtr than effects. " .
'-a-i--s nd stay voung .-Adv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-31
PALERMO

NORTH-Mrs- @. u. C-ornIneit. VINO
has been II for long time, is Thought
10 be gaining slowly. She felt very
grateful 10 her friends for the post
-rds and letters sent for ner birth
day. Her sister. Mrs. Harry Getchell
Of lynn. has been with her Tor a week
or. more
1. r. Nelson saw Il flock of wild geese
flying north one day asst week
y. L Black visited al Eugene Rowe's
TUESDAY Of last week.
BRANCH MILLS-Mrs Henri Lee
nan and children passed the weekend
with Mr.. Leernans parents. Mr.. and
Mrs Sumner Leernar.
Edmund DOVE and Stanley Par-nen-
ter. who have been home for one week $
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-31

vacation rom Cony High school. re-
turned TO Augusta Sunday.
Mrs William Osgood had quite IN IL
urn last Friday bu; IS better.
The DinsTnore public library was
opened Saturday afternoon for the drs1
lime since the influenza epidemic.
Stanley Kitchin ana STANLEY Estes are
home from Colby for : vacation Of n
DAYS.
Mrs. George r-on-nett is gaining
slowly Her sister Mrs. Harry Getchell
is with her.
a little BOY arrived AZ he s,cne Of
Mr. and Mrs r r. Shorey Monday
morning. March =. Ara- Angie Tobey
is caring for Mrs. Shorey.
ladies' night viii be observed N The
Grange Thursday evening. April l. il
The weather and travelling are suitable
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-31

.arge attendance The session was call
ed 10 order rs the moderator. George Z.
Gay. Marry Informal talks were gwen.
all strongly urging Rev. William 7.
Wood. .. D. be asked 10 reconsider MS
resignation as pastor q ne church e
accept call 10 ne passionate Of the
Winter Stree: Baptist church al Hayer-
bill. Mass.
The parish committee composed VI Z.
Y Church chairman, Horace CoIburn
ana I Z. Trouant was asked 70 con-
vey me sentiment Of The meeting 10
Rev. Mr. Wood. At present Rev. Mr..
Wood : considering The matter ana VIII
give bis ,lnai lec!sion after -h= prayer
meeting al The church On "Wednesday
evening. Apr:i : II : he nope II al
that he Will decide ~ continue his wort.
IN rhlS civ
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-31

7 am more grateful TO TanIac than
words can express for. il has gwen
me health and happiness after twelve
long years Of suffering" was the
statement made the other day by
Mrs. Divine Peltier. No. Is East
Allen Street. Winooski, ".
y had been troubled So lonS with
nervousness and sieepieSsness that
my houseworil was a drudgery and
got little pleasure out of life. Ny
appetite eft me entirely and al
times ! could hardly bear he sight OF
food ana what little I did cal caused
me severe suffering afterward. Gas
would form on my stomach 50 badly
that II affected my heart and
thought I mad hear trouble.
4 was SO nervous I would Jump al
the least unexpected noise and
would drop everything I 4au IN my
hands. I got SO weak and faint 4;
Zines that 7 would have 10 catch
hoid vi something 10 keep from fall
ing over. Ny sleep was broken ana
restless anu ! was losing weight rap
idlv. I had little strength or energy
ana. as ! had t.7ed all kinds Of rnedi-
clnes without relief | had BECOME
very much discouraged over my ron
dition.
Ny husband had been taking
Tanlac ano when ! saw what Won
derful results he was getting ! de-
cided 10 Try il myself ana now
think as much vi Taniac as he does
De.f-alIsA Il has netOpd me- The same
way.
Ny appetite has come back and
everything agrees with me perfectly.
am taking On weight rapidly ana
have already gained nine pounds: in
TACT, I feel perfectly we'll II every
way. Taniac has done wonders for
me and I am only too happy 20 tell
others about it,
Tauiac : soid n Augusta by Bow
ditch Webster Co. and the leading
druggist IN every city ana town
Auv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-31
MONTVuLE

CENTER-Mr and Mrs n. p. No.
rang PASSED . pAsz Of Last week in
Liberty with relatives and friends-
Mrs. Fred Foy was a recent Euest
Of her pArenia Mr.. and Mrs. John
Leavitt in Waldo.
Mrs. Donna jackson sustained 4
badly sprained ankle last Thursday.
VIII Weed. n Freedom. vas 4
eek-end sussf of wesley ribbstt's.
Q. ". Ripisx and <. J. Clement
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-31
DYE OLD, SHABBY
OR FADED FRoCk
D.s~5ro Dyes" Make Useu Apparei
Stylish ana New

Dol. uor-r about pertec. results.
50 D.a:nond Dyes" guaranteed 20
new. r1cn. fadeiess color To
,t 1-.c. whether il be wost. silk.
7..- -1-tou or mixed goods
-esses. biouses, stockings. skirts.
-..--c1s pals. feathers draperies.
evenings.
erection Book with eacn
els 50 plainly how 10 dia
----- re over any color that you
/. - make d mistake.
70 -1aiCa any material have
.-gz-.s; show YOU Diamond Dye"
7llo- -1rd-AuT.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-31
At the winthrop street CnireTzaiist

At the winthrop street Crirersaiist
church On Thursday evening there
VIII be held a services in coinmemora-
-!oa Of Holy Thursday and the insii-
ution of the Lords Supper The
minister will give m address On
ne Privilege af a Great Friend
7hlp' Miss Gertrude Waich VIII
eaoer a solo and The Lords Supper
VII! De administered. This service
Is Al 20.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-31

Their Johns Medicine is best for this
purpose because it is mace of pure
and wholesome food elements which
strengthen and build UP those VINO
arc weak ana rim down and these
food elements are easily taken into
The system. No alcohol or danger
Gals dy1Es,-AAlv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-31
BEST TIME TO
GAIN NEW FLESH
Those Who Are Thin and Pale
Should Take Father johns
Medicine Now

Elk pc rts
agree I h a
this is the
best season
OF the year
10 build I'D
the strength
ana weight
{ hat lsa S
b C en- los I
during the
winter. Fa-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-31

Mrs. Paul Phalen and son. Master
leslie. left Tuesday morning for
Boston where they viii pass a week
is the guest OF friends ana relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-31

Miss Thee Sleeper of Portland was
here for a short time over the week
end> visiting friends on her way TO
Bangor where she passed few days
with friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-31

Mrs. ". 8. Pur,Igron returned
TIesday to her home IN Portland
after passing a few Gays in the city
Is The guest OF her daughter, Mrs.
Dwight Higgins On Chestnut street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-31

Mrs. A. B. Boston OF Benton has
arrived in the city to pass a few
lays as the guest Of her husband
VINO is working here IN the interests
u the Modern Woooraen Of America
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-31
Elijnl, 6sy

Elijah Gay pesDed away Saturday
IaSe aktsr . hSsaf uineaa- He was .
valued citaxsn and ons a ti3e fsw
Civil war veterans in this town. He
was 4 msnber of the FfrH Maine
Cavalry and saw warm times N the
ssyrice. He wan in ., battles and
was under fire over 10 times. He
leaves fouf soas. Fred l., Albert T..
Of Auburn. Cseii r, and Aobsst. at
TeWieUbnr-. Nase. Ono sxnnaspa,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-31

JEFF Smith OF Waterville, state sec
rrtary OF the y. VI. C. A.. was a bus
ness caller Tuesday n tho city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-31

The Helping Hand Sewing Circle
viii meet Thursday afternoon with
drs. Charles Taber, 20 Spruce sIreet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-31

Iere Tuesday for the day calling on
r!erdS4
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-31

Mrs. George Dow u School street
place went to Waterv,lle Tuesday for
i short visit as The guest OF her
mother
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-31

took vsnal q. Wed to the Maine
State hospital, IN Bangor last Thurs
day.
Miss Bertha Jackson returned Fri.
day to Conway, ". Il
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-31
Penny Memorial Parish
Asks Rev. Mr.. Wood
To Reconsider Resignation

A nesting Of the parish Of the Pan-
ney Memorial church was held Monday
evening IN the church rooms with .
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-31

An MORE GRATEFUL 70
Taniae than word. can ex-
press. for it has given M
health and happiness after
twelve long years Of SUFFERING
was ths enthusiastic statement
made the other day by Mr..
Oiivine peitier. Of Vermont.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-31

i=1~ga 4. johnson If WatervI!le was
il v.zItor Tuesday IN this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-31
Wednesday. March 81. 1920.
AUGUSTA LOCALS

-t.-t1a-n AaaIns Of BeIgraue WIS
-s.I--S -.-ller Tuesday II thus clty.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-31

Eiwood. son Of Albert z. md one
SISTER, Xra Anna vIelesgZ
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-31
Carrots

The |are- nat Sho1 * woadrousiy
gay this spring season. colors bright
vieing with each other for supremacy
casionS Here S one 81 tn- beautiful
models shown = the Caret shop: Jeanne
Lanyin model. the new transparent har
"-own OF black lnaline braid. pri1n O.
lack caantiily lace. 1rrnrned with oeau-
;ifuiiy shaned La France roses ana
grass with tailored nrw ana shor-
streA,ne-s az picot eage ribbsu Of pea
cock blue.
a Breton Ia, shown n lhis delignttu.
! title shop has a brim formed Of closely
arranged for-gei-ine-nots II contrasting
tones of lavender ana rose. Il is q
dainty hat for spring time
a very dressy fnodsl g 1apriine with
>-own of pale rose yedda ove-iaid with
wide black c!Iant:Ily .ace. The lace
5rim d this smart nal Is EDGED with
VIDE 1anEe of tie braid. a wreath Of
small eucalyptus flowers IN natural
ones. tied IN with foliage. BUDS and
grasses. completes the charming de-
ign.
4 oily hat, : garden hal * b: ec-r
Batavia cloth with brim which IS Wild
est Al the sides. faced with champagne
georgette crepe and bound with bright
red velvet ribbon. A wreath 81 Acid
lowers poppies- cornfiowers ,uttercups
ana daisies and dull blue and green
grasses form the oraalneatation OF this
hat
The Washington times., 1920-06-24
MUSIC USED AS MEANS
OF RECONCILING COUPLE

Cupid has commandeered music as
an effective aid in reconciling es-
tranged couples.
From st. Louis comes the story OF
the making up to the strains OF a
phonograph of a physician and his
wife who were divorced last autumn.
The father was given the custody OF
the children with the understanding
that their mother was to see them
at stated intervals in a music store
of which the physician was part
owner.
While the mother was visiting her
children in the music store recently
the father came in. Instantly the
thought came to his partner that here
was an opportunity to attempt a
reconciliation. He put on phono-
graph the record of q plaintive song
to the effect that the singer realized
what ii meant to be lonesome.
The effect was immediate. The
doctor and his wife patched up their
differences and were remarked.
Among the presents at their second
wedding was the record with which
Cupid affected their reconciliation.
The Washington times., 1920-06-24
TELLS OF MUSIC DAY
IN TROUBLED RUSSIA

The magazine section of the New
York Sunday World recently carried
very interesting interview with
Nina Tarasova, the Russian folk song
and ballad singer under the heading
"Debuts in Bolshevikia-" Asked for
an account OF singing conditions
among the Bolsheviki she replied
with the story of a musical day in
Red Russia.
II set out from Petrograd," she be-
gan. accompanied by my manager.
who arranged for my appearance as
we went along-the usual Russian
method Of concert touring.
The state of things all over the
country was at the same time dread
full and absurd. and my recitals were
set in. surroundings Of picturesque
excitement At Krech. a lively town
in the Crimea, found a day crowd
ed with experiences that made 1t an
epitome OF my concert tour among
the reds. So l will tell you that I
arrived at Krech and found a group
of Bolshevik officials at the railroad
1 station to meet me. / was surprised
a nd nervous at the attention of these
gentlemen. They were commissars
of the usual type, rough looking fell
lows, some in nondescript civilian
Ciotnes anu some IN the oiO uhlI III
of sailors of the Black sea fleet. But
they were excessively gallant. and
said they had come to welcome me
to- their city properly and to see that
! was housed comfortably.
| They kept their word literally
with respect to this last item. The
local hotel was crowded-no accom-
modations. The commissars picked
out the best room. A gentleman was
occupying it. They threw him out
and bade me make myself at home.
l felt constrained to obey.
That afternoon at the theater the
oldest people sat in the box that for
merly had been the property of the
imperial officials. They were the
Bolshevik commissars. They did not
send floral offering on the stage,
as was the old custom. Flowers were
bourgeois. They sent large bag
of chocolate candy"