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Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-08-04
M0RE RARE liam DIAMONDS
Only Fifty Pieces Of "Rose Ebony In
Existence, and They Are Con-
sldered Priceless.

A gem so rare that a diamond seems
common in comparison.
Sounds like an overstatement,
doesn't itP
There IS such a substance, however
1T is rose ebony"
Only about fifty pieces of ''rose
ebony are in existence today, and, as
its composition is known to only one
person its production is limited to such
an extent that it is doubtful If there
will ever be more than few hundred
pieces at most
Mrs. Sarah Sewell Jones holds the
secret Of the exquisite gem-a Jet
black substance, nearly as hard as a
diamond, yet composed of a substance
Of which rose petals are the base.
Mrs. Jones from childhood has been
deeply interested in sculpture and she
early developed remarkable talent.
The idea of using rose petals as the
basis for a substance with which to
work appealed to her as-soon as she con-
ceived it. What a wonderful thing it
would be, she thought, if she could
preserve the beauty Of the gardeners
fairest flower so that it would live for
centuries instead of merely a few
days.
Numerous mechanical obstacles con-
fronted her in working out the
formula, but she finally found how her
object could be attained.
Using several other ingredients-the
character of which, Of course, she keeps
seGet-she works the rose petals into
a plastic composition which she molds
to suit her fancy. Then the piece is put
aside to harden. Every day Mrs. Jones
goes. over the mold, working on 1t so
that 1t will retain its original lines
throughout the hardening process.
At the end Of three weeks the gem is
hard as Finland then Mrs. Jones
puts on the finishing touches with her
chisel.
The carving is unlike anything else
in the world. In some inexplicable
manner it seems to retain all the fresh
beauty of the rose, to which is added
the artistry of the maker.
Rose ebony will never be drug
on the market. The process has been
known to Mrs. Jones for eight years
and in all that time only fifty or so
gems have been made. Even If Mrs.
Jones were to devote all her time to the
work she couldn't possibly make more
than six month-which would only
mean few hundred in the course Of
her lifetime.-Vernon I. Lucas in the
Seattle Post-Intelligencer.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-08-04
Makeup of Atlantic and Pacific Fleets

land will be the most powerful ship
in this fleet, and will be the first bat
tleship to be equipped with 16-inch
rifles. AS arranged, the fleets will be
as follows:
Pacific-Flagship California, Mary.
land, New Mexico, Idaho, Tennessee,
Mississippi, Arizona, Oklahoma and
Nevada.
Atlantic : Flagship Pennsylvania,
Wyoming, New York, Texas, Arkansas,
Florida, North Dakota and Delaware.
The battleship Utah is assigned as
flagship Of the European squadron,
Secretary DENLY said.
The Pittsburgh, flagship of the
European squadron, will be returned
to this country. The squadron viii
then comprise, in addition to the Utah.
the cruisers Chattanooga and st.
Louis, and three divisions, totaling Is
destrOyers.
Three destroyer divisions will be
transferred from the Pacific to the
Atlantic, Secretary DENLY said. The
Atlantic and Pacific fleets, he added,
viii be united for about three months
each year in either the Caribbean sea
or the Pacific near Panama bay, for
the training in combined tactical op-
erations.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-08-04
clty,s nHIteh.upD unIIke Farm,s.


City ways of hitching up a team
Of horses to a wagon differ from the
Old-fashiOned system in the country,
remarked a former farmer as he
watched a teamster "hoOk up" his
nags after he had delivered the new
liberty fiagpole in City Hall park the
other day, according to the New York
Sun.
The city teamster backed his horses
to the wagon tongue and hitched up
the traces. Then he attached the
chains to the neck yoke and snapped
up his lines.
Nov that's all wrong" said the
former farmer. "When 1 was a kid,
/ was taught to hitch up in front first
so, if the team started to run, they
could not pull the wagon except with
the neck chains. But the first thing
Of all to do was to get the lines in
order so you could control the team
in case of emergency"
The former farmer could not resist
asking the teamster why he hitched
up that way.
"Well," replied the teamster, "ev-
erybOdy has their way of doing things.
This is the city way"
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-08-04
ReIlo OF lIIfated oneen.

A lock of Titan hair that once
graeed the head Of Mary Queen Of
SCOTS, who was bekeaded by Eliza
beth of England, has been bequeathed
to Miss Carroll B. Clinton by the will
Of Mrs Henrietta B. Heiskell, filed in
probate at Washington.
For more than a century this lock
Of hair has repOsed In safe deposit
box, and is supposed to have come
into possession Of the HeiskeH family
q few years following the death Of
the queen.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-08-04

w ASHINGTON.-President Hard
w ing and the cabinet have de-
clared war on the influence of Wash
ington bureaucracy against govern
ment reorganization. After discovery
that chiefs of government bureaus had
been conducting propaganda against
the administrations plan to reorgan-
lie the executive departments the
PRESIDENT was aroused to action. Dis
cussing the situation with the cabinet
Tor more than an hour, the President
determined upon a drastic course,
each member Of the cabinet being d.
rected to serve notice upon all bu-
reau chiefs and individual employees
that propaganda against the execu
tive effort to reform the government
machinery would meet with instant
dismissal from the service.
The President did not disclose any
specific details of organized bureau
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-08-04

cent. This decline, the statement said,
was due principally to the reduction
In immigration during the war.
The greatest numerical increase in
the white population was shown in
the district embracing Ohio, Indiana,
Illinois, Michigan and Wisconsin,
where the increase was BOIL, 1858.
The rate Of increase in the negro
population was the lowest on record.
Evidence Of the migration of the ne
gro to the north and west was found
in the figures showing nearly three
fOurths Of the increase in the negro
population, or 472.418 Of the 625, 25O
gain in these sections. A growth Of
only 1872, $50, or about one-fourth, was
reported for the South, despite the
fact that IS per cent Of the total negro
race still is there.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-08-04

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Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-08-04
Shame on Them.

hEHArS there are few mothers who do know virtues Of Eh
Oaa Perhaps there are few who know that there limitations on
tnat we call attention to the limitations and Cunte that may Be
is to all motherhood everywhere that we ring out the warning to beU
Of @ JusasgOod For thirty years Fher Casa has been an aid
the upOudng OF our populations aid the saving Of babies
And yet there are those who would ask you try something new Try
% lily That hven try the remedy for the ny scarcely breathing babe
mat you IN all your robust Wma would yourself Shame On them
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-04
Ice Races SATURDAY.

The Gardiner Driving club has ar
ranged some ice races for Saturday.
the first of the season to be given I'M
Ger the auspices of the club. The list
Oh entries given below will show that
there is some excellent sport in view.
IN Class A there will be four entries,
rom Donahue, Sol Direct, Indiana
Dtl'oA. and Sonora. Glass e will see
onicAsands, Billy Bogash and Henry
- al the starters post. King Edward,
Fay Todd, Onward Bingcn and II.
ttnF:cy arc entered for Class c, while
CLASS ID fines Countess J., Bantro and
Nellie Dutiic. SIS scheduled.
TIE club is already planning for n
great ice carnival which will be held
on the kcrncbcc at Gardiner. prob
ably on Washington's Birthday.
tuesday. Feb. %. II is planned TO
pave some great races on that day
that will draw the lovers Of good
horses from far and near. The re-
>harkabie success that attended the
zee carnival given, under the auspices
or the club last year Shows Just what
can be pulled off in this line by the
Gardner Driving club and they are
determined to excel this year Last
year the carnival put Gardiner on
the movie map and pictures Of the
races were SHOWN in Florida and
California. All together now and lift
for the carnival.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-04
Sen. Quincy to Be
Unopposed for
President of Senate

Senator Charles F. Quincy of Cum
berland county will be the president
pro tenn of the Maine Senate after
Monday of next week.
The contest for this position which
started Monday was brought to an
end on Wednesday, when Senator
Patrick II. Gillin of Penobscot coun-
ty. who had also sought the position.
voluntarily withdrew and informed
his friends that when the time came
he would present the nam eof Senator
Quincy to the Senate.
According to the understanding
President harrington, who accepted
the office last Monday conditionally
that it was but temporary for the
purpose of bringing to close con-
test at that time, will be at the session
of the Senate next Monday afternoon,
present his resignation as president
pro tenn Of the Senate and then will
come the election of Senator Quincy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-04
Loyal Temperance Legion Organized

society OF the Loyal Temperance
Legion of Gardiner is an accomplished
fact. having been organized Wednes-
Day afternoon by Mrs. Helen Dudley.
VINO had been appointed by the local.
w. c. 7. q. as superintendent. About
50 adults and II children gathered at
the Mission rooms at o'clock and the
following program was carried out:
Music. "Out to VIM" with Miss Grace
Speed accompanist: prayer, Mrs. F. L.
Weeks; short talk by Mrs. Peters of
Augusta; talk by Mrs. Lottie Kerr OF
Augusta. who assisted in organizing
the society. Otticera were elected as
follows: President, Kenneth White;
vice president. Althea Stuber; secreta-
~, John Goodwin: treasurer Leola
Colby. After the election. reeitations
We're given by Hildreth Halves, Hugh
Tribou and j. Webster Montfort, all
OF Augusta. and Ira and Leola Colby
or Gardiner; remarks were made by
Rev. T. ]. Winslade, Mrs. George Kin
cdid and Mrs. Helen Douglas; and the
closing prayer was offered by r. 4. L.
Colby.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-04
WEST GARDINER

Dexter Jones and Leemont Shop
herd returned TO their homes Tuesday
after passing about two months in
Florida.
Mrs. Mabel Trott has returned to
Augusta, called here by the sickness
and death of her mother, Mrs. Orrin
Williams.
School on the Hallowell road taught
by Miss Bessie Bailey will close Fri
day.
Mr. and Mrs. Karl Collins and son
Charlie of Brunswick are staying for
while with Mr.. and Mrs. Frank S.
Collins.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Rollins are en-
tertaining their nephew from Belfast.
Daniel White of Togus has been in
town for a few days.
MERRILL'S CORNER-Mrs. John
Fountaine, who has been i'll, is gain
ing slowly.
Frank Goodwin of Gardiner was
calling on friends in town, Tuesday.
Willie Fountaine left Tuesday for
Canada, where he will be the guest
Of relatives.
Ernest Williams and sons Everett
and Charles, of the Gardiner farm
weye in town Sunday calling on
friends.
Mrs. William Newell was a recent
business visitor in Augusta
Mrs. Mary Weston and son Philip.
of Litchfield, were calling on relatives
in town, Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-04

welded metal held in his teeth to me
al held in the teeth Of another. He
liz Il candle from the tip of his nose,
his tongue and his finger tip, AL b:
Electricity passing through his body.
He explained that the current WIS
much different from the electric light
current and yet impressed upon his
auditors the fact that there was but
one kind of electricity. Prof. Ford
brought many a hearty laugh by his
clever wit. Some interesting expert
ments were made with Il ouija board
and later il was shown how electricity
accomplished these seemingly super
natural results.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-04
ENTERTAINS WITH
ELECTRICAL STUNTS

Burnell r. Ford, electrical expert,
was the attraction, Thursday even
ing, at the Coliseum, in the Board of
Trade entertainment course. The lee
ture was along lines that were new
to Gardiner people and was both en-
pertaining and instructive. Mr.. Ford
announced at the opening of his lecture
that he was not magician. He char
acterized electricity as the most Inys-
FERROUS energy in the world. He brief
ly rehearsed about the discovery Of
electricity and proceeded at once to
give very startling and interesting ex-
periments. Among the experiments
were the lighting of common mean
descent lamp with absolutely no con-
nection, the electricity jumping
through about foot of space. The
lecturer astonished the audience by
allowing high voltage of electricity
to pass through his body without in
jury or apparent Inconvenience. He
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-04
ADJUSTMENTS
"The Husband Hunter a Classy Com
edy Drama

Loaded down with guns and revol-
vers is Eileen Percy who is featured
in her latest William Fox comedy
drama, entitled. The Husband Hun
ter" which will be shown at the Acme
theatre tonight.
The story deals with the expert
ences of a husband hunting girl who
determines to capture the son of an
'oil can. millionaire. Her previous
f1irtations become known to him and
he invites her to his home to meet his
father and mother. Here he has pre-
pared. with the aid of friends, a re-
ception designed to cure her of de-
sire to land a wealthy husband.
The trick is highly amusing and the
audience will leave the theatre with,
that smile that won't come off,
Chapter of the great serial vel
vet Fingers" and Pathe News COM
pletes the program.
Coming Saturday. the Metro Spec
ial, THE Marriage of VIM. Ashe."
Notwithstanding next week, pic
lures at the Acme will be shown only
on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Satur-
days until further notice-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-04
One of Band Six
Confesses to Theft
Mail Car Pouch

Chicago, Feb. 3.-The arrest Of six,
men. one of whom was said by the
police to have made a confession. I'd,
day revealed the theft of mail pouch
containing $170G in cash and securities
valued at about $4,000 from an in,
terurban station of the Chicago. Rock
ISLAND & Pacific railros a week ago.
The men arrested in connection with
the recent stealing of mail pouches
said to have contained $500, 900 FROM
the Union station. No announcement!
of the Rock Island robbery had been
made until today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-04
Move for New High
School at Auburn

Auburn, Feb. 3--At the meeting of
the Auburn Board of Education last
night bond issue was advised to
raise funds to provide adequate high
school accommodations The old Ed
ward Little High school, the board
thinks, is too expensive a proposition
to remodel for present day needs. An
entirely new building in another more
central part of the city seems advisa-
BILE, as there are restrictions which
prevent additions on the ground plan
near Academy street. 1t was suggest
ed that the High School Alumni AS
ISOLATION be interested in the plan,
and that a thorough discussion be
taken up at q parents night to be
held soon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-04
Fred Fish

Word was received on Wednesday
by Morris F. Fish of this city of the
death in Oakland, Cal, of his brother,
Fred Fish. No particulars were CIV
en-, but Mr.. Fish said the remains of
his brother would be buried in CAL
ifornia.
Fred Fish was native of Halo
well and aged 81 years. He went
West about 20 years ago. He learned
his trade as an electrician with the
Thompson, Huston Co. and after go
ing West was city electrician for San
Francisco for some time, afterward
engaging in business for himself.
Three brothers survive. William G.,
George Albert and Morris +. Fish, all
OF HaIlowell
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-04
Central Kennebec Federation
of EpwOrth Leagues Meet

The Central Kennebec Federation
OF Epworth Leagues met at the Meth
odist Episcopal church, Feb. 1, with
large attendance.
The meeting was called to order by
the president, Rev. C. 0. Perry, pastor
Of the entertaining church and with
a few well chosen words welcomed
the Leaguers once more to Hallow-
ell. After short song service, Rev.
c. II. Atkins pastor of the Methodist
Episcopal church of Gardiner offered
PRAYER.
The various Leagues at this time
brought in their reports which showed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-04
Hoppe to Play Belgian

New York, Feb. 3-One thousand dol
lars was posted here today by r. y.
Benjamin. representing Willie Hoppe.
the worlds professional ISL and 49,
balk line billiard champion. who is now
playing in Canada to bind match Of
1000 points up with Edouard Horemans.
the Belgian expert, for the 1872 balk line
title. Hopes manager stipuiates that
the match must be played in this couu-
try during October or November next
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-04
One Killed in Auto Crash

Andover. Mass. Feb. S-John Mathers
OF Maiden was killed and A. A. Jones
Of Everett severely injured when their
automobile collided with that of Her
bert Tough of Lowell on the Reading
road near here late today.
Mathers and Jones attempted to turn
out from behind truck when their
automobile skidded and swung across
the front Of the Tough car, according
to the testimony before Judge Stone at
d policec curt inquiry. Tough was ex-
onerated of all blame.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-04
Urge Judge Cook
for Public Utilities

Friends Of Hon. Harold L. Cook of
this city, judge of the kennebec Pro-
bate Court, would like to see him oc-
cupy the vacant place on the Public
Utilities Commission, when Chairman
b. F. Cleavcs gets through.
Judge Cook is we'll Vcrsed in law,
has had considerable experience in
hearings, appraisals of property, tax
alton and distribution of property, and
a good knowledge of large corporation
projects.
Judge Cook formerly lived in Wa
terville, and practiced there a num-
Der of years before taking the posi-
ton of Judge of probate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-04
Music Shop to Handle Tickets.

Gardner patrons Of the Augusta
entertainment Course will be pleased
TO learn that arrangements have been
made with The Music Shop, 293
water street. to handle reserved seat
tickets for the remainder of this
years series. The next reserved seat
SAFE ana season ticket coupon ex-
change viii open at z o'clock next
Monday evening when seats for the
next two numbers of the course can
DC secured. The two attractions are
the joint concert Of Feb. 10 by Lucy
Marsh, the internationally famous
soprano, and Raymond Ravens,
Americas phenomenal pianist. and
the lecture, Feb. 18th by Edward
Amherst OFT. lyceum's premier lee
turer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-04
ADJUSTMENTS

Arbuckle's Big Picture-Comedian
Will Surprise Admirers with "The
Round Up"
The many admirers of Roscoe Ar
buckle. the famous comedian whose
Paramount-Ar comedies have
provided the world with a vast
amount of merriment, will be afford
ed a delightful surprise with the
presentation of the new Paramount
screen version Of 1.-THE Round Up"
at the johnson Opera House today.
Mr.. Arbuckle makes his first ap-
pearance in a screen dramatic pro-
duction. but he appears therein for
comedy purposes only. and by virtue
of his Characterization injects enough
humor into the picture to balance up
all the heavy drama which the pic
ture contains.
Although Mr.. Arbuckle's work in
this picture is of an entirely different
nature than in his former film pro-
ductions he is funny just the same.
Pathe News and Pathe comedy fill
out the list today.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-04
Foreign BreifS

Dublin, Feb. Samuel Green, po-
liceman. was shot and killed today.
London, Feb. 3.-A Reuters despatch
from Valencia. Spain, says that a.
slight earthquake occurred there about
. o'clock today lasting three seconds. /
A few seconds later there was an
other slight shock. No damage was
done.
Paris, Feb. S.-The conference of ex-,
perts which was to have been held I'M
Brussels has been postponed, it was
officially announced today. This action |
was taken because Charles Bergman,
German under-sec of state for
the treasury and chief of the German
mission to the reparations commission
in Paris, informed the French foreign
! office that the German government
would not send delegates TO the con-
ference in view of tho changed circum-i
stances.
London, Feb. 3.-The Greek pre-
mier. NJ. Rhallis, declared in the
House yesterday that the government
had decided to oppose to the utter
most any revision of the treaty Of
Sevres, according to an Athens de
spatch to the London Times. General.
Danglis. Venizelist.' has pledged his
support to the liberal party policy
Will out reservation.
Dublin, Feb. 3.-Dublin Castle an
nounced tonight that another ambus-
cade took place this afternoon near
Ballinhassig, County Cork, n short dis
lance southwest of Queenstown. -Four
constables were attacked. Two Of,
them were shit dead and ore was 5ci.i-
ously wounded. The other man es-.
capped.
London, Feb. "a despatch to the,
Times from Brussels says the arch
! bishop of Cologne, DIR. Schultz. has
| been officially informed that he viii be
elected to the College of Cardinals at
the coming consistory 1t is report
ed, the despatch adds, THAI a similar
honor will be conferred on Dir. Faul-
baber, archbishop Of Munich.
Belfast, Feb. 3.-Major Carew ap
auxiliary policeman, dressed in citi
zen's clothes. was followed INTO res
taurant in Dame street Dublin, this
afternoon and shot in the arm by a
man armed with revolver Carew was
sent to a hospital. His assailant es-
capped. After the shooting the militia
ry occupied the restaurant.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-04

There is sure to be something doing
at City hall this evening when the
foremen of Marston & Brooks shoe
factory will entertain the employees of
the shop and their friends at a grand
masquerade ball. These gentlemen
who are giving this affair are well
known for their entertaining achieve
ments of the past and the time to-
night will be no exception to the
rule. The features of the evenings
program will include plenty of con-
fetti, balloons and novelties and two
cash prizes will be given for the best
costumes on the floor. The music
for the dancing will be furnished by
Douglas Melody Orchestra of Angus
Ia. The committee in charge of ar
engagements is Messrs. Fred Water
house and J. c. Cahoon.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-04
UniversaIist Church Notes

Sunday. Feb. 6, at 8 r. NJ. the
juniors meet at the church.
Friday at 100 p. M, q special
meeting of the Ladies' Aid for work
will be held with Mrs. Gerrish at the
Flagg- Drummond cottage on the hill
The delegation of young people
from our parish to the Y. p. G. u.
rally at Gardiner Universalist church
last Sunday night much enjoyed that
occasion. Nine were in our delega-
ton.
The Ladies' Aid held an especially
enjoyable session at the home of Mrs.
Charles Tilden on Tuesday of this
week.
Laymen's Sunday is to be observed
in all Universalist churches, Feb. 10.