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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-28
MUNICIPAL ELECTION
APPEARS IN DOUBT

"Will there be any election this
YEAR," is the prevailing question now
foremost in the minds Of many Of
the voters throughout the city. This
question arrives because of the fact
that neither tbs, Democratic or Re-
publican parties got their caucus
calls issued in time to have their
choice registered in ire hands of the
city clerk. two weeks before the gen.
eral election.
Past caucus laws provided that the
names of candidates should be in the
hands of the city clerk one week be-
fore election but the last legislature
passed an act requiring them to be
in two weeks before election. The
Democrats are about three days late
in their caucus calls while the Re-
publicans appear to be about five
DAYS behind hand. The situation To-
cally is very complex according to
the powers that the secretary of
State, Frank Ball, has advised that
the caucuces and elections be held
as planned provided that all parties
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-28
LARGEST Snake on Exhibition

What is said to be the world
largest captive snake is now at the
National Geological Park in Wash
lated python that once slithered
through the Malay forests. From
tip to tip it is about twenty five feet
long While a specimen that meas
ured little less than thirty feet long
was once killed, it il believed that
the snake now in Washington is the
largest on exhibition.
A special cage of extra thick glass
was built to house the new python
which came from New York in a
heavy wooden box perforated with
small holes to allow circulation of
air. The python did not cat on its
journey; it only takes food once in
three or four weeks. But these in
frequent meals usually consist of a
large pig or even small deer or ante
lOpe, which is crushed to death in the
coils of the snake and then swallowed
whole and digested while the snake
passes the time lying partly sub
merged in cool water until its next
meal time arrives.
If this great regal python were a
star attraction in circus it would
probably he ballyhooed as boa
constructor that cats 'em alive" Ac-
cording to DR.. n. HOLSTER. Superb
tendent of the National Geological
Park, who was Chairman of the now
python's Reception Committee, most
of The snakes that are shown in the
greatest shows on earth and adj
vertised as boa constructors are py-
thons. The circus variety of python
is usually of the rock or black spe-
cies which grows twelve or fifteen
feel long and is found in South Amer
lea. These do not compare in size
with the larger regal species that are
found in the Malay regions, parts of
Asia and the Philippines. The Wash
ington Zoo has three specimens of
the smaller pythons.
The new snake has been obtained
as part payment for a baby hippo
potamus that the National Geological
Park raised last year Most Of the
additions TO the zoo are obtained by
exchange in this way. The new py
thon arrived in New York from the
orient through the regular CONNER
cial channels of Gagged animal trad
ing. The snake cost So per pound.
Its exchange value was $500 and if is
estimated to weigh close to ESQ
POUNDS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-28
School Nurse and Seal Sale

Among the many influences at
work to make and keep our city a
place of happy. healthy homes, none
is more vital, or goes on more quiet
ly, than that of the school nurse,
Miss Catherine NJ. Calvin.
Once every month every child in
all our lower schools is thoroughly
inspected. Does the little one look
pale or show in any way below par,
is any defect found in eyes, teeth,
throat, etc, the matter is gone over
with the parents. A burdened
mothers time is not her own, and
Miss Calvin, oftener than not is the
devoted go-between, connecting
Johnny or Mary with the family
physician or with oculist or dentist.
as the need shows. In more serious
cases, as for instance, in possible
danger from tuberculosis contact,
Miss Calvin takes the matter IN,
and If there is financial stress at
nome, connects with the Red Cross
and other agencies of health and
welfare, so that the threatened lit
tie one need not lack fresh milk,
eggs, warm clothing, etc.
AS there are in the neighborhood
OF 500 children in our lower schools.
the labor involved seems more than
one persons strength, however de-
voted, can accomplish: yet our ply
sicians bear testimony that not a
single case is ever shirked or hur-
ried. Not only this, but in mnrq
cases 1t is not the benevolent asso-
citation, but the devoted nurse her.
self that provides the needed relief,
when the family's circumstances
cannot meet the demand.
This devoted service is made pos
sible to us through the Red Cross
and the Public Health association,
IN the latter's sale of Christmas
Seals, the campaign for which
opens this week. No Christmas
package looks right without a seal
on 1T. and each seal sold is helping
to provide this invaluable service.
children,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-28
RICHMOND
SiIas w. Thomson

Richmond and vicinity will he sorry
to learn Of the death of Slas W.
Thomson. which occurred late Satur-
day evening after an illness oe only q
few days al his home on the Bowdoin-
ham road, a few miles below Rich
mond.
Mr.. Thomson was born ir Wool
wich "a years ago and for the last
81 years of his life lived on the same
farm. He was the younges. of II
children. A wife and son, George
Thomson of this town. and a sister,
Mary A. Rand of Southport, survive.
He was member of the Order of Col
den Cross and of the Pilgrim Fathers.
Funeral services will he held
Wednesday forenoon at II o'clock at
the funeral parlors of l.. H. Rob rts on
Main street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-28
Navy Students Greet
Victorious Football Team

Annapolis. Md. Nov. 27-The Navy
team that vanquished the Army Ca
diets in the annual football game
were accorded warm reception
upon their return from New York
late this afternoon, by their COM
rades of the regiment of midshipmen
and by townspeople.
The student body of nearly 24oo
returned on four sections of special
trains and forming by battalions
marched from the station to the aca-
denny grounds. The main demonstra-
ton did not take place until after the
arrival of Captain Larsen and his
team mates, two hours later. They
were met by the regiment at the
Martin street entrance to the govern
ment enclosure. The players were
literally pulled off the cars and
borne on shoulders of their en-
thusiastic comrades to Bancroft hall
The demonstrations for Captain
Larsen. Steve" Barchet,, Quarter
back Conroy, who scored the touch
down and who looms up as next sea-
sons captain. and Benny" Koehler,
were especially prolonged.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-28
4 KILLED
Continued from Page One)

young man, also unidentified. Both
For two hours, while the flames
rose higher than the Hotel Taft, OPP
posite in College street, illuminating
the entire city. it was feared the
death list would be heavy. Ambu-
lances had carried scores of persons
TO the hospitals many were in the
hotel, hundreds had made their way
home, cut and bruised and scorched,
and spectators had told Of a stam-
pede at the cry of fire" and of bodies
being in heaps upon the main floor
But when the fire fighters with their
hose made their way inside the
structure, the worst fears were found
to be unfounded.
A number OF Yale students are
among the injured. Many who ran
from the theatre lost their. outer
clothing and many of these Joined by
others pressed against the fire lines
anxious to go in search of comrades
who they thought had been caught in
the interior. William Wiser, the
campus officer, said that he knew
many students had gone to the thea
tire early and he was among those
who feared that all did not escape.
Louis Goodman. who sat in rear
seat in the balcony and was saved ny
men who assisted others to leave
told the Associated Press representa-
tive that the fire swept the interior
almost in a twinkling. He was with
Everett Case and Harry Asher when
the fire started. Goodman said: Il
do not know what caused the fire. 4
woman had Just finished singing on
the stage and the film was being
shown. saw little SNAKE and a
light which l thought had something
TO do with the production. Ther ! saw
a piece of blazing material fall from
the top of the stage. 1t was small,
but it was followed by burs. of fire.
The protector box was in the balcony
close by where | sat, so the fire oil
not come from that. Someone yelled
fire. l do not know who or where
the person was who called, but ] do
know that instantly people started for
the man exits. They did not seem 10
use those on the sides. Asher, Case
and myself stood up and then SLOWLY
walked down the stairs. At the foot l
was thrown down and others prostrate
were piled up on me. l began to lost
my breath and suddenly the load light
ened and l was picked up and carried
out by brave men who had been help
ing people out. The front entrance
was clear.
II regaincd my feet and ran hack to
be of assistance. There was e great
hear of hats and coats inside the door
and I clawed these over thinking some
one might be underneath.
''The flames were sweeping through
the theatre and I ran out I escaped
with burns and cuts on my face and
loss of my hat. 1t did not seen. to me
that many sitting in the front seats
could have got out. The experience al,
came, it seemed to me. in minute"
Case. who was with Goodman, was
later reported as seriously hurt at the
hospital.
Prof. Atlas said that the frs started
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-28
THOUSANDS BRAVE
COLD TO GREET
ADMIRAL BEATTY

Montreal. Nov. %. Thousands
braved the cold today to greet Adj
miral Beatty upon his arrival here
for a days visit. Cheering. flag
waving crowds stood along the route
from the railway station to the hotel
where quarters had been reserved for
the distinguished visitor and his
party. c. c. Ballantyne, minister Of
marine, officially welcomed Admiral
Beatty who was escorted from the
station by detachments from the sea,
air and land forces.
Lord Beatty attended services at
the Cathedral this morning and Ia
ter was the luncheon guest of the
Canadian club. He left for Toronto
late tonight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-28

interested are favorable and will
abide by the choice Of the voters.
Some of the candidates. however, in
sist that the procedure follow the
letter of the law.
Should the election be forfeited the
present City government and all mu-
nicipal Office holders 1t is understood
viii hold over until they are pleased
to resign In which event the city
fathers after giving notice of their
resignation may call for a special
election.
George A. Cole Of Ward one an
nounced to his friends Saturday that
he would be candidate for the of
flee of city marshal at the coming
municipal election on the Democratic
ticket.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-28

behind the stage and spread SO rapidly
that he believed scores of persons dicd
in their Seats He said the aisles
jammed and spectators jumped from
the balcony to the main floor, and the
exits were jammed Instantly.
The fire damaged the RialtoN and
broke into a large adjoining building
occupied by several concerns. The
physical loss was probably 100000.
The Rialto was remodeled from College
street hall, which itself was 1909.
for public lectures, after Plymouth
Congregational church gave is up and
NOV ed elsewhere.
Coroner Mix was at the fire end on
the r covery of body there he began
an inquiry, calling among others Law
renee w. Carroll, the manager of the
theatre, whom he later ordered detair-
cd at police headquarters. 1t is said
that Carroll had stated that the fire
may have started from the burning of
incense o ntha stage. the flames ignit-
ing some 1iimsy material.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-28

William B. Berry. president OF the
Maine Society OF the Sons Of the
American Revolution. left for Port
land Saturday morning. to preside at
a meeting Of the Board of Managers.
The legislature appropriated 5000 for
new bronze tablet to be placed on
the market at Valley Forge and a
committee was appointed Saturday
to select sketch and obtain prices
to be submitted to Gov. Baxter and
council for their formal approval.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-28

cleverest Magicians to be found any
where. His tricks are brand new, no
old stuff but an assortment of clever
manipnlations. Mr.. Carter has the
endorsement of the following we'll
known Portland people: w. G. Rich
ards. Gen. Sec. Y. NJ. c. A., Mary
Dunbar, Gen. Sec. Y. w. c. A., DR..
Adam p. Leighton, Jr., the late G.
w. Norton of Gov. Milliken's Council
and scores of men and women who
are glad to testify to the ability of
Mr.. Carter. The Coliseum will be
open afternoons during the Fair. No
admission will be charged at this
time. but quantity Of cooked food
and other refreshments will be for
sale.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-28
Hays Rules on
Women Postal Help

. Washington, Nov. 27-Women postal
employees hereafter will not suffer
change of status or lose any rights
in the service by marriage. Postmas-
ter General Hays announced today.
Heretofore" Mr.. Hayes sad.
when an unmarried woman. holding
the position of postmaster Marie"
she was obliged to secure a new APP
pointment, execute new bond. or
pass the required civil service examl-
nation in competition with other
candidates seeking the office, II she
had not previously taken such an
examination. Under the new ruling
woman postmaster would continue 10
hold the Office without reappoint-
ment or other examination"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-28
Deaths in Belfast
Reach Total of 81

Belfast. Nov. 26-(By A. Pom
cIal figures published today placed
the number Of persons killed during
the last few days disorders in Bel
fast at 81 and the number of wound
cd at 80. OF the figures, 10 were
Protcstants and IA Catholics; and of
the wounded. 81 were Protestants and
81 Catholics.
- 1t was decided today TO put wire
netting over all the tram car win
dows as a protection against the
possible explosion of bombs
a newsboy was arrested this morn
ing by the police, who said they
found bomb in his pocket.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-28
DYE WoRKsf

other high explosives, another poison
gases, still another perfumes, food IA.
vors and Photographic materials. Some
have varying peace and war time uses
without further treatment. 1t should BE-
noted that rome OF these crudes re-
auire as many As fifteen manipulations
to produce a given compound and in
each manipulation a by-product is
produced which again must be made
into something useful in order to avoid
II Is because OF THIS Treatment. and
retreatment of coal, crudes and inter-
mediates that it is so easy to convert
a dye plant into factory for the pro-
duction Of high explosives or poisonous
gases almost over night.
back in 1859. when she took advan-
tage of Perkins discovery, and began
the development 6f a gigantic dye in
dustry so that she might never he
without the crudes and Intermediates
SO essential to success in war or peace.
Germany developed the synthetic
dye industry: just as she developed
and wealth for her millions. But
through these developments she learn
ed the value of chemistry. of chemi-
Gals. and Of chemists themselves. She
realized early how dependent her peace
development was on chemistry and
she soon saw the VdIue VI CncihicAd IN
dustries to war. Germany saw that
the manufacture Of dyes required much
chemical research and also that dive
making made use Of the waste prod
ucts from the coke ovens, themselves
a necessity to her iron and steel in
dustry. She saw its value in the pro-
duction of explosives, gases and fer
tilizers for her fields. This foresight
gave Germany q forty year start on
the United States. and the rest Of the
world e4"e~s
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-28
Death Threat for
American Consul

Washington, Nov. "a threat of
death in the event Of the execution OF
the two Italians. Sacco and Vanzetti.
convicted of murder by a Ma ssachu-
sets court. has been received by John
W. Dye. American consul at Juarez.
Mex, the state department was adj
vised today.
The threat was signed "The Com
mission for the Syndicate Of Truckmel
of the Port of Vera Grub.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-28
Bay State Man
Caught at Track,
Charged with Fraud

Baltimore, Md, Nov. 27-John L.
Mcdonald of Newton. Mass, wanted
in Boston in connection with several
alleged fraudulent automobile insur-
ance deals was arrested by detectives
here today. He has been in Balti-
more attending the races.
Complaints lodged with the RHs-
ton police accuse him of securing
$4,000 from insurance companies ny
staging three fake auto thefts. he
owned one of the machines himself.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-28

some are clear
liquids. some are
beautiful crys-
tails, but all are
brought out Of the
the black coal tar
by the magician's
wand. " h | c h Is
simply fractional
distillatio that
is. catching and
condensing t h Q
vapors given on
at various tenn
peratureS.
Now, what OF
the Crudes? Add
nitric acid. or any
one of hundreds
OF chemicals, and
either heat or cool
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-28
POLICE FORBID
SYMPATHY MEET
SACCO-VANZETTI

Newark. n. j., Nov. 27-Thc meet
ing scheduled 10 be conducted here
today by sympathizers with the
cause of Nicola Sacco and Bartolo-
meo Nanzetti. Italians recently con-
victed of murder at DedEam, Mass,
was prohibited by the police. The
crowd that gathered for the meeting
was dispersed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-28
leavitt-T oWnes

Married, Thursday, at the home
of the bride, on Lincoln avenue,
Miss Marjorie Townes and Arthur
Leavitt. both of Gardiner. The GER
emony was performed by Rev. T. J.
Winslade, a former pastor of the
First Baptist church in this city. At
ter brief wedding trip Mr.. and
Mrs. Leavitt will reside in Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-28
Rome Crowds Excited
Over Brands Remarks

Rome. Nov. 2T.--ScVcral demonstra-
tons against the French embassy were
attempted today as an aftermath of
the excitement caused by publication
Of Washington dispatches alleging the
use of harsh words by Premier BRAND
of France against Senator Schanzer
during meeting of the committee on
armament at the Washington confer
encc The police each time d'sperse d
the demonstrators.
There were further anti-Fren. dem
ohslratiohs saturday night in Genoa
and Naples.
The Fascist today issued q mani
festo urging all citizens to "e.,aIt tho
Glorious Italian army. which saved
france ana won tine World War"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-28

Mrs. Anna NJ. Brann, who has been
patient at the Augusta General
hospital undergoing surgical treat
ment for five weeks past. returned
Sunday 2. NJ, to her home on Water
street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-28

The following young ladies, who
have been passing the Thanksgiving
recess at their homes in this city,
have returned to resume their studies
at Simmons college: Misses Leone
and Laura Lawton, Miss Florence
Cusick, Miss Dorothy Thompson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-28

Gen. G. W. Tilden Camp. Sons Of
Veterans will meet this evening.
Nomination of officers will take place.
George Hallett Of Oakland, division
president will speas for the good of
this order. A full attendance Is de-
sired.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-28

Miss Ruby Lathe, a former teacher
at the Maria Clark Grammar school
passed Saturday and Sunday with
friends here. Miss Lathe is now a
teacher in the public schools at
SkoMhegan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-28

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Dodge. who
have been guests at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. f. c. Dodge, Central
street, returned Sunday to their
home in Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-28
LOCAL NOTICE

Do YOU dance? Come to the Acme
Theater, Hallowell, Wednesday, Nov.
so. Douglas full orchestra. Confct-
ii. streamers and spotlight will be
used. Admission soc, &c war tax, to-
tal sc. MOVES
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-28

Miss Anne Stuart and her guest,
Miss Sears of Scranton. Pa, who
have been passing the holidays with
the formers parents in Gardiner, re-
turned Sunday to resume their studies
at Mount Ida.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-28

Democrats Of the city Of HalIowell
are requested to meet at City hall at
1880 o'clock this Monday evening. A
large attendance is requested, as
busineSg of importance will come be-
fore the meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-28

Miss Dorothy Currier, student at
the Pennington Normal school has
returned to resume her studies after
a few days vacation with her father
in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-28

Miss Warren and Miss Kennedy,
teachers in the Middle street Primary
school. returned to this city Sunday,
after having passed the Thanksgiv-
ing recess at their homes in Lewis
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-28

The Woman's Auxiliary of st. Mat
/ fhew's church are to hold an annual
| Christmas sale on Tuesday afternoon
of this week in the parish lecture
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-28

Walter Hamlin of Waterville was
in the city Saturday attending the
closing night Of the Halfowell Chau-
tauqua. ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-28

The Union Circle of the Universal
list church will have an extra meeting
this Monday evening at the usual
hour at the home of Mrs. Horace
Getchell on Pleasant street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-28

the week end with his parents, has
returned to Worcester, Mass, to re-
sumo his studies at Worcester Acad-
emv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-28

Mrs. Foster and daughter, who
have been visiting the formers par
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Burkhardt,
River avenue. have returned to their
home in Beverley, Mass,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-28

Miss Lena Proctor, who has been
visiting her uncle and aunt, Mr.. and
Mrs. Fred n. Boston, left Sunday for
Boston, to resume her studies at
Simmons college.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-28
ADJUSTMENTS

Ernest A. Carter of Portland. who
comes to Gardiner Wednesday eve
ming. Nov. 80, under the auspices of
the Board Of Trade Fair is one of the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-28

Miss Bernice Green, teacher at the
Maria Clark school, has returned
from a several days visit at her
home in Wilton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-28

The Star Club will meet at Ma
sonic Banquet hall on Monday eve
ming. A large attendance is desired
and all are requested to attend pre-
pared to tack puffS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-28

Mr.. and Mrs. n. II. Barrows of
Waterville were guests Sunday at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Fred \.
Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-28

Special meeting of the Good Com
rades Club this evening at o'clocl,
at the Parish house. to discuss plans
for the Board Of Trade fair. All who
can are requested to, come.