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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-09
Committeeman AGREE
ON URGENT NEED Of
new SCHOOL QUARTERS

r. Harold Dubord, chairman of the
board OF education. yesterday announc.
ed his appointment of committeeman
representing the board of education
and the committee as now constituted
is as follows: Mayor Finnimore. AL
derman Binette, Alderman Page and
Councilman Kervin, on behalf Of tho
city government. and Chairman On
bord. Edward L. Hail. Frank z. Brown
and H. P. Richardson on behalf of the
board of education.
All parties are agreed that the need
is very urgent. Chairman Dubord of
the board of education stated that he
MAD recently visited each Of the school
buildings At Myrtle street and Wal
nut street there is no congestion. At
the North Grammar school building
there is some crowding, but the prin-
cipal believed that a way could be
round out Of the existing difYiculties
without cutting down the hours of at
tendance Of the pupils or without the
conditions being very serious. At the
western avenue building, on the con-
trary. there was a great deal Of over
crowding, and this IVES still more
pronounced at the South Grammar. 1t
is stated that 20 pupils are obliged to
attend school on part time only; they
attend in shifts. and this results in a
great deal of DISCRIMINATION. while the
quality of instruction also suffers I'm.
der this arrangement.
The real solution of the difficulty, II
is pointed out. would be the erection
of Junior high school building; but
the high cost of materials is urged as
a reason for not doing SO. In rejoindel
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-09

ed from what they now are to so per
cent. of the proposed regular fare
books containing 100 coupons, for the
use of pupils on their way to- and
from school. being sold for S..
1T is proposed. also. to eliminate
the Communication books on the Me-
chanic Falls line. These books are
good for two rides a day-or fourteen
rides limited to a period of two weeks.
at rs per cent. of the regular cash
fare. No such arrangement exists on
other parts OF our system, and, after
considering carefully, we could see
no reason why it Should be continued
here. The privilege is enjoyed only
by those living within the limits of
Mechanic Falls--it doesn't affect any
of the surrounding towns"
Ten New Cars
At this point Mr.. Sweeney started
reading and explaining the long tables
of figures. Now and then something
of general public interest was brought
out-as, for instance, when he said
that ten new interurban cars, which
have been ordered at cost of $4,000
each, have been promised for delivery
Sept Is. Four of them will be run on
the Bath division, four OH the Water
vile division, and two will be kept for
general use as needed. This. Mr..
Sweeney pointed out, should mean a
material increase in efficiency of SER
vice.
Discussing the severe storms of last
winter, he said that the direct cost of
snow removal was approximately
100000. We lost in revenue some
thing over $4,000" he went on.
There were additional losses to
equipment. and / estimate that those
snow storms meant a total expense
of not less than s125000."
The remark of Mr.. Sweeney that
they had some pretty big crews out
at times" inspired an observation
from Chairman Cleaves.
Il know YOU did" he said.
Attorney Nelson, leaning on the
clerks desk. looked up at Judge
Cleaves and laughed.
He was there said MIR. NeNon
nodding toward the general manager.
He broke his back shoveling."-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-09
Small Locust Brood Due

This is another seventeen. YEA.
locust year." but in a small section Of
the country-mainly the valley Of III.
Connecticut River in Massachusetts
and Connecticut. with a separated
colony near Fall River. Mass. The
periodical cicadas due to appear this
year are officially catalogued as
Brood XI. The brood was recorded
as early as 1867, and its genuinenes
was fully established in 1869 Like
most small broods in settled regions.
it is being greatly reduced in mum.
bers, and it was difficult to find rec.
ords of the brood in 1903. it's last ap.
pearance. Entomologists will b.
mainly interested in the brood this
year because its probably furthe.
thinned ranks will indicate the effect
Of building and road construction and
other development in its territory
since the brood dug in" II years ago
Every time a concrete cellar is built
over the resting place of periodical
cicadas, the insects naturally fail 10
appear when the period Of their long
Information comes to an end.
Farmers. fruit growers, and Others
are assured by the Bureau Of Ento-
mology, United States Department Of
Agriculture, that they have little to
fear from this most interesting in.
sect in the world" Late in MAJ or
early in June the shrill drums Of the
cicadas will resound in many a
wooded area but their thrilling IS
worse than their bite. Control meas
ures vary with conditions and will be
told to inquirers who address the
Federal Bureau Of Entomology.
The distribution of Brood Xl by
States and counties is as follows.
Connecticut, Hartford; Massachu-
sets. Bristol, Franklin, Hampshire.
Rhode Island, Providence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-09

those in favor OF junior high build
ing ask when there will be any assur-
ance that materials will be lower.
Those who PROFOUND this query de-
clare that the city. as in number of
other we'll known instances, will end
the matter by erecting building on
land that is more costly than land
which might now be obtained. and
that it will be built of materials more
costly than that which could be OBJ
tanned at present. The proposal which
VIZ probably be agreed to at the
meeting next week will be the addition
fthree rooms to the Western avenue
building.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-09
MORE REVENUE
Continued from Pace One)

as harmonious as they we'll could be
and were dispatched as rapidly as a
proper explanation of the nazes of
eral Manager Sweeney was the prin-
cipal witness, and he explained in de-
tail seven long tabulations covering
every detail Of the company's recent
receipts and expenditures. What
are, perhaps, the three most import
ant of these tabulations appear with
this article: and they give a very
comprehensive insight into the COM
pany's affairs.
Briefly, the petitioners chief conten-
ton is that the present fare affords
insufficient revenue properly to main
tain their property and pay all fixed
and other charges appurtenant to it's
operation--the deficit for the first five
months of 1920 being s62,6S2. The m
creased cost of almost every detail Of
operation-including an addition Of
100000 annually to the pay roll--has
borne even more heavily upon this
corporation than upon certain others.
Few Present
The supreme courtroom was almost
deserted when the hearing was called
to order. Not so much as a single cas-
ual spectator 'drifted in from the
street-and this at hearing more vi
tally affecting the public convenience
and welfare than any held within re-
cent years. The company was repre-
sented by Hon. w. H. Newell of Lew
iston and John Nelson Of Andrews &
Nelson, Augusta. The three members
OF the commits sion--Judge 3. F.
Cleaves, chairman; H. w. Traitor and
Colonel Albert Greenlaw-were pres
ent. and the official stenographer was
Reuel c. Hanks. Others in attendance
ny; Alfred Sweeney, it's general man.
ager and chief witness. and Superin,
tendent Cole.
Judge Newell began by reading the
petition, which summarizes the COM
pany's contentious.
The Proposed Changes
Then General Manager Sweeney was
called. Seven great sheets of tabu-
lated figures were spread out before
MIN ana ne eApidHcu lHcHi III ihuNH
detail. First. however. he made some
statements Of very general interest to
portions of the public on the A. & K.
lines.
1t is proposed, he explained, to in
crease the fare on each zone from
seven to 10 cents; but II tickets, each
good for one fare. will be sold for a
dollar Pupils tickets will be increas-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-09
Zionists Discuss
Welfare Jewish Race
at London Conference

London, July S-An attempt py
number of delegates to force their
way into the Zionist conference TO-
day after an attendant had denfeo
them admission interrupted the con-
ference for a short time and preclpi-
tated a struggle which continued for
several minutes. The ciamor TOT
admission arose outside the hall. ana
the chairman. Louis d. Branoels'
associate Justice of the supreme
court of the United States. suspended
the business of the conference until
order was restored.
The conference this afternoon ap-
pointed a policy committee consist
ing of q members to frame a poll
teal program for observance in Pal
estine, in accordance with sugges-
ton by DR.. Wizman, a member OF
the Palestine commission appointed
by King George, who urged the ne
cessity of a common method of pro-
cedure by all races there to avoid
conflicts of faith and peoples. The
committee is expected to report next
Monday.
Inc eOuCdLlOndl re-
ported that preparations were pro-
crossing for the esta blishment of a
Jewish university in Jerusalem,
which must be built up gradually.
although a small beginning must be
made in the near future"
A report by ]. A. Naiditch of the
r1ationa Executive committee sug-
costing that all Jews be taxed ten
per cent of their annual incomes for
the foundation fund for public works
in Palestine, resulted in animated
discussion.
Some of the delegates violently
opposed the measure, but the general
opinion of the delegates appeared to
be favorable to it. Mr.. Naiditch pro-
posed that the money be collected in
proportion to capital in the case of
propertied classes and in proportion
to annual income in the case of non
propertied classes. The collections
will begin throughout the world
simultaneously on an appointed day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-09
Small Hope Of Bout
This Year Between
Dempsey and Carpenter

New York, July S.-Chance of COM
pleting bout between Georges Car
pentier and Jack Dempsey Is regarded
as unlikely before next year. If ever
Jack kearns, Dempsey's manager, de-
clared today following conference
here with Francois Descamps, the
Frenchmans manager. and others
prominent in boxing circles.
kearns had signified his willingness
at the conference to contract to box
Carpenter at any time or pace agree
able to the two principals for the
highest purse offered. but William A
Brady representing Charles Cochrane
London fight promoter. produced a con-
tract which Carpenter signed after he
had knocked out Joe Beckett, the Eng
lish heavyweight. in London last fall.
This contract Cochrane has an option
on until December 81 next A clause
forbids Carpenter or his manager
from even discussing a Dempsey fight
with any other promoter.
Descamps took refuge behind this
clause.
Apparently the only avenue open for
discus sion of a match would be for
Kearns and Dempsey to accept Carpen-
tiers challenge issued in Paris last
year in which it was specified that
the bout would have to he held in
England or France under Cochrane's
management.
Kearns however. refused to consider
h.
fend his title. He would not bind
himself to deal with Cochrane alone,
as he believed it would prevent all
chances of obtaining a higher bid from
some other promoter.
Carpenter. who came to the United
States several months ago, will sail
home next Saturday. He said he
would return to this country Septem-
Der to box Battling Levinsky on Oc-
tober 10.
Charles Harvey, American represent
alive of Ted Lewis. now in England.
challenged Carpenter after conference
of behalf of Lewis. Harvey offered to
bet $4,000 as side stake. Descamps,
on behalf of Carpenter. declared he
could not entertain the challenge be-
cause of the Cochrane contract.
kearns, following the conference,
said he would continue arrangements
for Dempseys first fight since winning
the heavyweight title from Jess Will
lard. ills opponent is to he K. o.
Brennan. The time and place Of the
battle We're not stated. ina smuch as
the arrangements still are in the tenta-
tive stage.
Others al the conference between
Carpenter, Deschamps, kearns, Har-
vey and Brady, were Jack Curley and
Tex Richard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-09

A meeting of the joint committee of
the board of education and the city
government having under considera-
ton the plan for the enlargement of
the Western avenue school building in
order to take care of the congestion
in the public schools, was held Thurs
day evening. The surveys of the land
and the deeds to the property were dug
up out of the archives and gone over
carefully. so that all the facts may be
available for the hearing on the matter
which will be held at the city govern
ment rooms next Tuesday evening. to
which time the city government ad-
journed at its regular meeting last
Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-09
Private Aerial
Companies to Carry
u. s. Mail Matter

Washington, July s. Experiments
are to be made by the post Office de-
partment in the transportation Of
air mail by private concerns under
contracts similar to those let to rail-
roads, it was Said today at the de-
partment. Request will be made by
the department within a few days
for bids for the carrying of air mail
on several new routes.
The present air mail routes. such
as the Chicago,New York and the
Washington New York lines. will
continue to be operated by the. gov
eminent. The routes on which bids
will be asked from private concerns
have not been decided upon by the
department. but one of these nom
government lines is expected to ex-
tend into the Southern states with
Washington as the northern terrni-
nus.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-09
HE s q 2

He looked as though he needed
something to drive dull carrawa?
Got any cons ecrated lye?" YOU
mean concentrated lye," suggested re
druggist. Maybe I do. II does nut
meg any difference. It's What I cam
phor, anyhow" said the customer
what does it sulphur Ten cents
can" said the druggist. furiousT
sucking at a sour lemon 20 keep from
laughing. Gimme a can" SAID TIRE
customer rather gingerly. ~ never
cinnamon as witty as you" Vel
said the druggist, eyeing the custome-
with a syruptitious glance, Il an
monia novice but I've soda good many
puns but I don't care.a copperas far
as I'm concerned. You don't heaF
me myrrh-myrrh, do :"-J. 4
Schalek
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-09

Automatically the seasons are
fixed by the sun. summer in 'hs
Northern Hemisphere being the
period from the June solstice TO me
september equinox, that is. from
about June q to about Sept. y. IN
Ireland the weather is milder than n
New England or in most parts o.
Britain. and the contrast between
the winter and summer is by 10
means so marked as in this region
and the warm weather seems TO come
earlier in the year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-09

Among the visitors to the city
Thursday was H. B. Pulsfer of Au-
burn, called here by the death of Mrs.
Ann Moor Pulsifer. Mr.. Pulsifer is
SIS years old but is still III the full
vigor of life and strength. 1t has
been many years since he has had an
opportunity of looking about the city,
which is his former home. He left
Waterville IS years ago. re spoke of
his uncle, J. E. Dunn. the father of
r. Wesley Dunn. who combined the
profession of the law with that of
boot-maker, with a store and factory
on the site of what is now the Simp-
son & Lachance stores on Common
street. Mr.. Pulsifer misses his boy
hood friends. who have long since
passed to- their rest. Though now a
resident of Auburn. his heart is for
Waterville and he marvels at the city's
progressive development. Mr.. Pulsifer
is accompanied by his wife.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-09

Samuel c. Gates, Colby '12, who
was here to attend the Colby CEN
tennia1, is passing his vacation at
his home in Vassalboro Mr.. Gates is
planning to attend the Medical
School Of the University of Penn
sylvania in the fall This summer
he will do commercial flying for the
Curtiss Co. of Buffalo, manufacture
ers OF aeroplanes. During the war
he was in the L. S. Naval Aviation
service and is the author of a mono
graph on Aerial Navigation" Mr.
Gates began studies in the Harvard
Medical School last fall, but received
an excellent offer to coach in track
work at the University Of Pennsyl-
vania, and left Harvard to take UP
1.-THE new position. He was captain
OF the track team at Colby and his
speciality was the half mile run.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-09

Jack" Phelan. a number OF years
ago a resident Of Waterville, and
we'll known as an ali-round athlete,
Is planning to pass a week IN TINS
vicinity with, his wife and family.
from June Is to "a. Mr.. Phelan is
production manager Of the Commun-
ity Silver works at Sherreil, n. Y.
He will pass the week at Great Pond
and is planning to have as his guest
Postmaster Charles F. Miller Of this
city. The trip to Waterville will be
made by automobile and Mr.. Phelan
may make a short stop in Boston.
His many friends in this vicinity
win be glad to see him again.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-09
Elks End Annual I
Convention at Chicago
Frisco Man Exalted Ruler

Chicago, July stThe 8. p. O. FL,
closed the business sessions o. ma.
annual convention today. INSTALL,
the newly elected officers and decide,
to launch an immediate membersb,,
drive to increase the total of Ne ~,
der's membership from 100000 to / .
100000.
William NJ. Abbot of San Franc;So
succeeds Frank L. Kahn. as grand er.
allied ruler.
Milwaukee won the baseball chan
pionship of the order from Chica,,
today-1S to Is.
In band contest with nearly INA
organizations competing the bard >,
the Detroit lodge took first rlonev
Milwaukee was second and Allan,
third.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-09
Wealthy Danes Back
At Job Sticking on Liner

New York, July s.-The million.
aire crew which brought the Scana.
navion-American liner Freder,ck YIN
were two weeks ago rolled I'D to IA,
Hoboken pier in taxicabs and lirop.
sines today. went back to stoke.bo.
and forecastle and started hack hon.
with the vessel-the first to sail To-,
Copenhagen in five months.
The crew. membersof some of ii,
Oldest and weathiest families in Der.
mark. enlisted for service during III.
Copenhagen harbor strike and a..
though the walk-out ended shortly ".
fore the Frederick VIII sailed for
America they stuck to their jobs.
They asserted they enjoyed the,
two weeks vacation ashore, two go;o,
as far as San Francisco.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-09
CANDIDATE COX
TAKES DAY OFF ON
ROYHOOD FARM

DAYTON. Ohio, July S.-Putt1ng ASIDE
the cares of a presidential capoloate'
Gov. James NJ. Cox, the Democratic
nominee for president spent this ar
ternoon on a farm in his ooynood
home. thirty-six miles from Dayton.
Newspaper men who trailed the
governor, found his with his coat on
roastine potatoes and broiling lamb
chops over a camp fire in a small ra-
vine some distance from the old
homestead. His farm manager was
with him.
Taking the intrusion Of the news
paper men good naturally he invited
them to share the luncheon he was
preparing, but finding it would take
more potatoes. chops and sandwiches
than he had, he dispatched one of his
men to Middleton for more. Lunch
con finally was served late in the
afternoon.
While the potatoes were roasting
and the chops burning, the governor
answered many questions of the cur
ious news gathers concerning his
early boyhood which he had spent on
the farm. He also discussed many
phases Of farming.
While sitting in the shade Of a
large willow tree one of his thorough
bred cows came wandering up to have
a look at the Democratic candidate.
The governor said she is MIXED
three times a day and gives two GAL
Ions at each milking.
AT the governors suggestion. the
"Pasteur Club" was formed, having
for its members the Democratic can
didate and the score Of news writer's
and camera-men. Miss Marjorie Will
son of Cleveland. the only woman re-
porter in the company was unani-
mously elected president, after being
placed in nomination by the governor
Mrs. Cox did not accompany the
governor on the trip which was made
by automobile.
Since he acquired the old Cox home
stead two years ago. Governor Cox is
fast transforming it into a model
farm.
Governor Cox intinated this eve
ming that he may make an early reply
TO the telegram of Richmond P. Hobbs,
Ant,-Saloon League leader of Alaba-
ma, requesting that he make a def
mite statement soon of has position on
enforcement of the federal dry amend
ment and congressional acton to mod
ify the Volstead act as to alcoholic
content of liquors.
1t also was intimated by the gov
ernor that he may go to Washington
soon for a conference with President
Wilson. Telephone messages between
Secretary Tumulty and the governor
have been held during the past few
days, it was said.
The civic demonstration in honor of
the Democratic nominee will be held
July 18th. Interest now is turning to
the approaching conference of the
Democratic candidate with the SUBJ
committee of the national committee
and Franklin D. Roosevelt, the vice
presidential candidate. which probably
will be held Saturday or as soon there
after as the party can arrive from San
Francisco. The governor will make no
speaking engagements until he has
conferred with the committee Hun
dreds of invitations to make addresses
have been received.
Cordial messages of congratulation
and felicitation continue TO arrive by
the hundreds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-09
PRINCETON TRIMS
OXFORD IN DUAL
TRACK AT LONDON

London, July s.-Princeton defeated
Oxford in their dual track and field
meet at the Queens Club here today.
Princeton won six of the events while
oxford was victorious in four.
The three-mile race, was won by
Montague of Oxford. Swede of Prince
ton was second, Broadbent of oxford
third and McCulloch of Princeton
fourth. Montague led throughout and
won by so yards. There were 200
yards between the second and third
men and so yards between the third
and fourth. Montague's time was Is
minutes 16 seconds.
Rudd won the half-mile run with F.
L. Murrey of Princeton second and
Kent Hughes of Oxford third. Rudd
won by % yards in l minute SO As
seconds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-09
RECIPES OF, OUR PIONEER
MOTHERS

for the home treatment Of disease
were wonderfully dependable True,
they knew nothing Of drugs, but
owed their success to the roots, herbs
and barks of the field. It is interest
ing to note that Lydia e. Pinkham's
Vegetable COMPOUND. the most sue
cessful remedy for female ills we
have, was originally prepared for
home use from one Of these recipes.
It's fame has now spread from shore
to shore. and thousands Of American
women now well and strong claim
they owe their health and happiness
to Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-09
Mrs. Ann Moor PuIsifer

The funeral Of Mrs. Ann Moor
,Pulsifer was held from her late
home. II College avenue, at 2
o'clock Thursday afternoon. Rev. H.
K Mitchell officiated. The bearers
were DR.. Nathan Thayer. L. Eugene
Thayer, Frank Thayer, Libby Pulsi-
fer and Lawrence Hill. Interment
was in Pine Grove cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-09
VAIL RESIDENCE
TO VERMONT STAT,

Lyndonville. VT. July s-Mrs. Thu,
dore n. Vail, widow Of the late n..,
ident Of the American Telegram a..
Telephone Company. today decided -.
residence here to the state Of VI.
mont.
Mrs. Vail gave the grounds >,
which the house is located TO -.
state. which is using then, FOR aes
cultural purposes. Mrs. Val. slim
lated in the deed that she be aI,ov.s
TO use the residence until Octoha, ':