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Evening star., 1921-12-16
HEARS
PLEA FOR BUS line
Permit Asked for Automobile
Service Through Rock
Creek Park.

Washingtonians who do not own
automobiles will be afforded bus
service into Rock Creek Park II the
Public Utilities Commission grants an
application of the Ultimate Sales and
Service Company considered at
public hearing today.
The company asked the commission
to authorize a motor bus route
through the park. starting at Chevy
Chase Circle and ending at 14th and
Kennedy streets.
According to the testimony, the rate
of fare between the terminals would
be 10 cents. but from either terminal
to the center of Rock Creek Park. D
cents. Cars of the Capital Traction
Company would meet the busses at
both ends of the route.
William Nick. Clayton. speaking for
the Brightwood Citizens Association,
asked the commission to require the
bus company to extend the eastern
terminal to Georgia avenue and Ken
nedy street. so as to cross the tracks
of the Washington Railway and Elec-
trio COMPANY also.
Attorney Francis S. Key Smith, for
the bus company. told the commission
that the company intended to ask for
an extension east to 11th street and
possibly to Georgia avenue after the
line has been in operation for a while.
Attitude ON Motor Buses.
The utilities commission has no in
tention of barri lg motor buses en-
tirely from competition with street
cars Col. Charles Keller. chairman,
stated in the coutse of the hearing.
He made the statement after Mr.
Clayton had read a letter from the
commission to the Washington. Alex
andria Transit Company. declining to
renew its permit to operate buses
from 18th and d streets to the south
end of Highway bridge because the
line is in direct competition with
the Virginia Railway
Company. I.li.E. lie com.n.ssioM 10 I.,..
is rendering adequate service.
Col. Keller explained that the COM
mission aces rn- want to 'clutter al
ready crowded streets with large We
hicles" unless it can be shown that
buSses are needed on those streets to
adequately serve the public.
The chairman indicated that the
commiss on recognizes a difference be-
tween direct competition" of busses
and street cars on the same street
and competition in which the busses
are operated over other streets
CitixeEx Favor Application.
No opposition to the proposed new
hr rUl t'rcll2i s"c'y 'treek fnIi.
developed at the hearing. On the
other hand, number OF citizens ap-
peared in advocacy of the route.
.e wac urged in- corn
mission to grant the application We're:
= Cay ~. >peaE.n. IDr Hrigf wood:
Mrs. NJ. c. Hall of Pinehurst. William
Brady of the Citizns Association OF
Chevy Chase. Lee d. l.atimer. spokes-
man for a property owner III Chevy
Chase. and Claude w. Owen. resi-
dent of Chevy Chase Park.
Evening star., 1921-12-16

Tine body was found about o'clock
loot night. about seventy-five yards
rorth of the bridge and 100 feet from
the seawaN. His wrist watch stopped
1T 6:01 O'Clock, little more than
one hour after he left the automobile
al PENNSYLVANIA avenue and 10th
street.
S9S25 I'm Pockets.
The note in his overcoat pocket was
the only writing found by the police
+hat had any bearing on the case.
In the pockets of the dead mans
clothing the police found $9S.25 and a
st;ckpin which will be turned over
to his widow.
Coroner hewitt today gave GER
tificate of suicide.
Representative Elston was serving
his fourth term in Congress. He was
popular with members Of both politi-
cal parties. He is survived by his
widow and three children, who are
in California.
Lawyer by Profession.
The deceased was born in Woodland.
Calf. February 10, 1874. His father
was Vaudeville and his mother Flor
ence Elliott Elston. He was gradu-
ated from Hesperian College, Wood
land, of which his father was presi-
dent, in 1892. and from the University
of California in 1897.
In 1911 he married Miss Tallulah LIE
Conte of Berkeley. Calf. He was a
lawyer by profession. and served as
executive secretary to the Governor
of California from 1903 until 1907:
was a member of the board of trus-
tees of the State Institution for the
Deaf and Blind, and regent Of the
Smithsonian Institution in 1919
COAST FRIENDS SHOCKED.
Evening star., 1921-12-16
GUILTY, OF MANSLAUGHTER
Negro Convicted of Staying Wife
During Quarrel.

Willis A. Murray. colored. has been
convicted of manslaughter by jury
in Criminal Division / before. Chief
Justice Mccoy.
According to the evidence Murray
and his wife. Estelle. quarreled at
their home and the man struck the
woman with his fist. telling her to the
floor. She died from the injury. ii was
testified. Murray was remanded to
await sentence. Assistant United
States Attorney OLeary conducted the
,Csecution. while Attorneys II. S.
Barger and F.. S. Paladini represented
the prisoner.
Evening star., 1921-12-16

within the next few days were charac
terized as "baseless' by j. ID. A. Nor
row. vice president of the National Coal
Association.
There is absolutely no foundation for
these reports" Mr.. Morrow said
Careful inquiry here from all official
sources concerned justities the definite
statement that no freight reductions GA
coal shipments may be expected Will"
general freight reductions are und";
consideration by the Interstate Com
merce Commission. This precludes th'
slightest probability of any such coal
freight reductions before next sDrine.
Evening star., 1921-12-16
STYLED MOST IMPORTANT
Statesman Blanchard Discusses
Womans' Part in Reconstruction.

The part OF women OF America III
the restoration of normal conditions
in the United States WAS characterized
as most important by c. J. E!anch-
ard, statistician of the United States
reclamation service. during lecture
at the Women's City Club, yesterday
end the auspices of the Twentieth
Century Club.
I'VE are experiencing the profound
unrest of q word in chaos. Mr..
Blanchard said. MANY of the prob
lens that vex and perpleX us invite
the consideration OF the feminine
r,ind, because they are social ano spir-
itual rather than material.
Evening star., 1921-12-16

line Won Tagen OF Philadelphia and
brought her to live in Washington.
He is survived by his widow and one
son; w. Morgan Shuster, who is presi-
dent Of the Century Publishing Com
pany Of New York city. His son was
notified of his serious illness late last
night, and will arrive in this city this
afternoon.
one of W. NJ. Shuster's chief inter-
ests was the National Training School
for Boys, and he had been president
Of the board of trustees of that in
stitution for many years.
Funeral arrangements have not been
completed
Evening star., 1921-12-16
WILL GO TO GUATEMALA.
Charles B. Curtis to Be Made First
Secretary of Legation.

The State Department is preparing
to send Charles B. Curtis of the bu
reau of Latin American affairs TO
Guatemala City as first secretary of
legation. This move is the first effort
on the part of the department to
bring up the legation stats in the
Central American countries to full
strength, it was said. and other trans
fers from Washington to posts in
Central America are being arranged.
Minister McMillin. at Guatemala City.
is preparing to return to the United
States. and 1t was said that Mr.. Cur
tbs would act as charge d'affaires at
Guatemala City until the arrival of
the new minister, Ray Davis.
Evening star., 1921-12-16
DEADERs Of THE WASH

nEADERS Of THE WASH
IN INGTON STAR visiting
London are invited 70 make
use of THE WASHINGTON
STAR Office and Reading Room
AT 16 Regent street, London
S.W., within a stonc's ti1rOw Of
PiccadiIiy Cirous, where up-to-
date papers are always avail
able for reference, where ar
rangen1ents can be made for the
reception and forwarding of
mall, advice obtained on all
matters of travel, and where
American visitors in London
may be traced through the Reg
istratIOn Department conducted
by our London Office.
Evening star., 1921-12-16
FREIGHT RATE CUT DENIED
Reports of Expected Reduction on
Coal Declared "Baseless.''

Reports which have been in circula-
ton to the effect that a reduction in
freight rates on coal might b. expected
Evening star., 1921-12-16
Overcoat Gives Clue.

The detective and friends of the
Californian conducted a practically
an-night search of hotels and hos
pitfalls in vain. Michael Bell, 312 Az
street southwest, yesterday found the
overcoat and hat Of the representative
on the river bank.
The coat: and hat were taken to
police headquarters. Inspector Cliff
ford L. Grant, chief of detectives, and
Lieut.. c. L. Plemmons, his assistant,
examined the note found in the over
coat pocket. Lieut.. Dean, In charge
of. the police ,harbor precinct, sent
members Of his crew to drag the river
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-11
Ca scade Granoe

Cascade Grange observed Mothers
Day very tittingly at its regular meet
ing. on Saturday evening. At the
close Of the business meeting the
Grange was placed in charge of a
committee consisting OF Laura Oil
Yer, Bertha Wheeler and Edna Kerr.
who presented an appropriate pro-
gram with readings and recitations
by the members An orchestra con-
sisting Of six pieces. composed en-
Grely of members Of the grange rem
dered several beautiful selections.
The following are the members of the
orchestra Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Pet
tigrove and daughters, John Tapley
superintendent of schools and Alfred
Stevens. A rising vote of thanks was
given the committee, at the close Of
the program. In behalf Of the COM
mitteo. Bertha Wheeler thanked the
members Of the orchestra and all
who so kindly assisted in making the
program the success it was. Remarks
were made by John Tapley, Mr.. Foss,
principal of Bingham High school,
Mr.. Cummings of Belgrade grange
and Worthy Master William Cowan
or Sidney Grange. Refreshments of
sandwiches, cake and coffee were
served, following the program. About
l25 were present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-11
Many Charming Features
For Dance Recital BY
Mrs. OdiOrne's Pupils

Everything Will be new at the
spring dance recital by the pupils Of
Mrs. Rosanna +. Odiorne which will
take place on Friday evening of this
week at City hall. \ unique and well
arranged program Will be given by
the young people, and as usual, the
affair Will be one of charm. grace
and rhythm. There is every indica-
ton Of a very large audience~
The first part of the program is en-
titled Me and My Gal" and will in
Iclude a beautiful dance of 1880 by
Misses Polly Sturtevant and Nivien
Currier, a Fencing Dance by Misses
Madeline Gannctt and Katherine
Brown. Pierrot and Pierrette by Miss
'es Margaret Smith and Eleanor Lew
is: Cake Walk by Misses Anne Hen
dee and Charlotte Odiorne and Co
iquette," by Frances Kinsman and
Richmond Purinton.
Novelty will be found in the second
part of the program which tells the
story Of 4 Woodland Romance. The
costumes are most attractive, the
scenery and lighting new, and every
thing points to its being the best Of
the many exhibitions which Mrs
odi0rne has produced in this city
ADV
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-11
BELGRADE

NORTH-Mrs. William White and
granddaughter, Margaret Stevens, re-
turned 10 Belgrade Thursday, after
passing a few days at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Ormand Stevens
The many friends Of Mrs. Minnie
Cook are glad to learn that she is i'm
proving after long illness.
Miss Emma Stevens of Pine Beach
Farm is passing few days in Water
vile with friends and relatives
Willard Gleason is the owner of a
new Ford auto.
Mrs. Leslie Damren, and daughter.
Mabel. and Mrs. Ormand Stevens.
passed Tuesday with the latter's pa
rents, Mr.. and Mrs. William White of
Belgrade.
Charles Ellis. Ormand Stevens.
Lloyd Alexander. Lot Bickford and
Reginald Ellis. enjoyed a fishing trip
at Garry Pond over the week end
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-11
Foresters in Grand
Court Sessions
at Capital City

About go members of the Grand
Court of the Foresters of America of
the State arrived in the city early
last evening for the preliminary get
together in connection with annual
Grand Court sessions which are to
be held here today.
At $50 o'clock a most sumptuous
banquet was rendered the visitors by
the members of Pine Tree Lodge OF
Augusta at st. Marks Parish house.
The tables weer very prettily deco
rated with cut flowers and the menu
consisted Of regular baked bean
supper with all the fixings.
After this repast the members ad-
journed to the main hall where
Mayor Sanford L. Fogg welcomed
the visiting delegates cordially. 9th
ct speakers included James ONell,
Past Grand Ranger of the Grand
Court of Maine and 7, j. Kennedy,
Supreme Keeper of Records of Exc
ter, y. H, both of whom spoke az
length on the growth of the order
and its achievements.
At 3 O'Clock, the Independent
Minstrel troupe from HallOwell, pre-
scented a very pleasing program for
the entertainment of the visitors.
The first part included a regular up
to-the- minute minstrel numbers that
were recently given at the Acme
theatre in HaIlowell. The end men
parts We're taken by Messrs. Ray
mond Schaeffer, Charles Fuller
Il al 4 ~ = ~ I
George Getchell and Charles Hip
pier. The sOloists included Mrs
Nettie johnson. Mrs Halice Dameon,
Marine GalaZia and Master Melvin
Heald. The end songs were catchy
and snappy. the jokes were exceed
ngly good and the solo parts we'll
given. The overture was a medley
of old plantation day songs. Aldo
J. Pellegrini acted most efficiently as
the interlocutor The second part
was an olio of vaudeville numbers
Introducing some clever dancing by
the Misses Lenore and Sidney say
age and some speciality singing and
dancing by Miss Sarah Fuller and
Carl Getchell. Also a fine solo by
Miss Rita Ferguson and a splendid
female quartet's selection by Young
ladies' Douglas orchestra furnished
music for the affair.
Following the entertainment dane
ing was enjoyed until midnight.
Grand court sessions will convene
this morning at 10 o'clock at the
Parish house which Will include
regular routine business together
with the annual election OF officers
In the evening. at S o'clock. the
Companion Grand Body will get to
gether at Golden Cross hall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-11

Plans are being made for COM
munity social 10 be held Friday even
ing Of this week at the Grange hall at
Belgrade Depot under the direction of
County "Y" Secretary Thomas II.
Leonard and George c. Clarke, secre-
tary of the Augusta Chamber of
Commerce. A very interesting pro-
gram is being arranged, commencing
with supper which will be served
at $50 STANDARD time). There will
be two speakers from the Augusta
Chamber Of Commerce. and other
features OF the occasion will be Sc
lections by the male quartet of the
Green street Methodist church of this
city. Three reels of moving pictures
will be shown, two of them being the
Maine Centennial pictures. \ similar
program is being planned for q COM
munity social which will be held on
May 49, at the Baptist church at
North Nassalboro.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-11
Paris Crane

Paris Grange met SATURDAY, May
9TH, About 600 people were present,
including guests from West Paris,
West sumner and Hebron. Worthy
Master Austin Stearns Jr. called the
meeting TO order After the usual rou-
tine Of business was transacted re-
marks for the Good of the Order"
were made by various guests. Din
ncr was served at noon. In the after
noon the third ana fourth degrees
Were conferred on several candidates,
tue work being done by the new de-
grre team. which is already noted for
doing good work
The lecturer Mrs. Eva Record
presented the following delightful
program; Violin trio, Florence Mace,
Lydia SWEET. and Laura Brooks with
Edith Lowell, pianist: reading, Glen
ma Starbird piano solo, Christine
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-11
Fairview Grange

Fairview Grange held its regular
session Saturday evening, at which
time the following program was car
ried out in observance OF Mother S
day: song "Home Sweet Home" by
the choir; reading. The Letter from
Mother" by Miss Beulah Morrow;
reading. When My Mother Tucked
Me In by Miss Daphne Charles;
reading, Mother" Miss Welthea
Richardson's; song, "OId Folks at
Home" the choir; readings by Mrs
Frances Bickford, Miss Lillian Hart
ford aud Sanford Witham; song,
MY Old Kentucky Home" the choir
Fairview Grange will go to Oakland
on May p, where they will be the
guests Of Cascade Grange. a number
from this town plan to attend Pomona
Grange at Belgrade, Wednesday,
Nav H.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-11

ed 50. Solo by Sister Ethel Brann
of Silver Lake Grange. Speech by
State Master Thompson. Each
grange whether subordinate. state or
national must have some specific OBJ
ject Good Cheer the watchword of
oranges from now on. Remarks by
Mrs w J. Thompson, also Scott
Lewis, master of Silver Lake Grange,
who extended an invitation TO China
Grange to visit them on the evening
of June Z Remarks by Brother
and Brother Worthing Of Branch
Mills Grange. Rising vote of thanks
given the visiting oranges for their
efficient help on the program. One
hundred and sixty five We're present
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-11
China GRANGE

On Wednesday evening. May 4,
CHINA Grange met in regular session.
AT $50 F. NJ. a reception was given
State Master Thompson and wife by
the members of the visiting oranges
OF Eassalboro and Silver Lake, and
our own China Grange. In the re-
ceiving line were Worthy Master c.
\. Weber and wife, Mr.. and Mrs.
w. J. Thompson, State Lecturer Pur-
linton, Worthy Master Scott Lewis
and wife of Silver Lake Grange and
Worthy Master Coombs of Vassal-
boro Grange. After the reception.
refreshments of ice cream and cake
were served. At $50, Grange opened
in form, Worthy Master Weber in
chair and all officers present but
steward. After the business session
i've candidates were instructed in
the third and fourth degrees. Grange
was then placed in hands Of Lectur-
er Sister Virginia Jones, and the
time given to the program, which
was as follows: Music by Silver
Lake orchestra; rousing welcome
given the visitors by Worthy Over
seer Dudley. Then the MINISTRIES of
Vassalboro Grange gave fine show.
which was greatly enjoyed by the
crowd. Singing by a darby quartet
closed this number. Talk by Brother
Purinton, State lecturer, on the work
done by China Grange this evening,
who spoke Of the State Grange Edu-
cational Fund contributed by sub
ordinate and pomona oranges and
the good accomplished by it. China
lecturer offered bird book for a
prize to the juniors whose parents
were grange members. said juniors
to see and identify the largest num-
Der Of birds during the season. The
number of birds seen and identified
by grange members so far has reach
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-11

The additional mail service provid-
ed on Train IL leaving Augusta at
so r. NJ. STANDARD timc) will be
particularly appreciated by patrons
sending important correspondence to
New York. Mail for dispatch on this
train closes at Augusta at $40 p. NJ.
and firstc lass mail deposited in the
post office prior TO that hour will be
dispatched to connect at Portland
with the Portland & New York H.
p. O. train arriving i'll New York on
the following morning at SD A. NJ
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-11
Welck House on State
Street Damaged By Fire
$4,000 Damage Estimated in Fire Of
Tuesday Afternoon, and Covered
BY Insuranee-Fire Confined to Ell
of House

tuesday, Afternoon, and Covered
BY lnsuranee-Fire Confined to Ell
of House
Fire broke out in the WEIGH house
at 12S State street at $50 Tuesday
afternoon and large amount Of
damage was done before it could he
eXtinguished. The fire department
responded to still alarm, the alarm
from box So later being sounded. The
fire had caught from the burning Of
paper in the fireplace in the ell of
the house, burning through the par
tition, into the attic and onto the
roof. the fire completely destroying
the roof of the ell.
The firemen laid three lines of
hose and by their quick work kept
the fire from spreading into the main
part OF the house. The only damage
TO the main house was by smoke and
water. The house is owned by Mrs.
John r. Hill of this city. The dam
age caused by the fire was estimated
at about $1,000, covered by insurance
in the agency of Macomber, Farr X
Written.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-11
Grange News
Starting Grange

Startling Grange was bright spot
Friday evening when the electric
lights were flashed on for the first
time. \ portable lighting plant has
been installed The event was cele-
brated by a ball with about 70 couple
present. The affair was in charge of
the trustees. j. q. Poulin. Claude
Edwards and w. w. Harrington
furnished music. supper was served
at intermission.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-11
BENTON

Gerald WEIGH Of WaterviIle was
recent guest of his sister, Mrs. Alice
Haley.
Mrs. Harry Hall and daughter,
Madelyn, have returned from a visit
with relatives in Clinton.
Regular meeting of Benton
Grange will be held Wednesday eve
ming at which time the Third degree
will be worked upon a class of can
didates.
Frances Goodwin and Christine
Hunter have returned to Farming
ton, where they are attending Nor
NAL school. After passing the week
end at their homes.
Miss Ona Mayo was a guest Sun
day of Miss Alice Michigan in Wins
low
Mrs. Bertha Jakins is visiting
friends in town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-11

the home of Mrs Joseph Larrabee, 80
Grove street The session was in
tensely interesting. and the song SER
vice was much ENJOYED. Mrs. Miller,
missionary, who directed the service,
was a wonderful spiritful speaker and
in telling of her experiences. held the
closest attention of her audience. She
leaves today on a trip up-river, but it
is hoped that on her return trip. she
will speak here again.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-11
Funeral of Horace e. Trask

The funeral OF Horace +. Trask
vas held from the home. SO Murray
street, at o'clock STANDARD timc)
Tuesday. Rev. Willis J. Layton of
hciated. The bearers were George
w, Joseph. Frank aud Eugene
TraSk, nepheWs of the deceased.
Burial was IN The family lot in Mt.
Pleasant cemetery
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-11

10 O'Clock. Rev. Charles Math officl-
ating. The bearers were Cony Robin
son, Wilson Haskell. Winfield Mar
tin, Fred Crosman. she leaves to
mourn her loss her husband II. J. Ty-
Ter, son. a. G.. TYLER of China.
daughter, Mrs. Albert Ceska Of st.
Paul. MINI, two sisters. Mrs. Clara
Wiley of Cambridge. Mass. Mrs. Hell
en- Dudiy of Gardiner, Me, and sew
eral nieces and nephews
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-11
4 and s OUNCE CANISTERS

Davis: reading, Lydia SWEET violin
and piano, Florence Mace and Laura
Brooks; vocal solo, Mrs. Kate Ham
mond with encore; reading. Mrs. Sa-
brina Jackson; piano duet, Reta
Frost and Mabel F'oss; reading. Ida
Sturtevant; vocal solo. Ada McAllis-
ter; reading. Mrs. West; music, Sa-
die Clark and Edith Maxim.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-11

r., IN paper received from Superior,
"'Sconsn, Tuesday, by E. f. Howard
" this city, it is stated that his sis
w. Mrs. Robert Stewart has just
, y, elected vice president of the
var! Arden Shakespeare club. one
- lhe leading literary societies of
NAT state. Mrs. Stewart has fine lit
Iary attainments and has long been
prominent in the club.
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george l.. Greenwood is the Angus
q hiemp"l Of he committee in charge
me important meeting OF the
NhiSnjS Of toit.mbUs which takes
p'aco MAY 81 in Lewiston. Work in
no Fourth degree will be eXemph-
'"' Rev. Father Mclaughlin Of this
ny viii also be present, being one
VI Inc large group of priests who will
attend
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-11

Mrs l.. II. Dudley Of Readfield was
among the out Of town visitors call
ing on friends Tuesday in the city.