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Connecticut western news., 1922-11-09
FIRST COMPLETE STORY EDISON'S STARTLING PLAN
Continued from page l

certificate or equity would have to be value1ess to impair the value of !he unit money.
 "The averages are changed every year, a new year being added and the earliest year of the 25 is dropped Backing Up Gold
 "In or years the 25 year average would be less and the three year high war prices will bring the rage down so if wheat sold at even 59 cents it would not impair he value of the unit money. 1 eff a person wants peanuts he 1 b-ys peanut certificates or if he wants rice he buys rice certificates, er anything else which the Govern mcnt accepts for storage; hands in yra certificate anu the amount of unit money loaned, and the commo- d:ty is at his order for shipment. The unit money you notice is com mon to all articles.
 "The unit money cannot fluctuate The capacity or possibility of fuc- tuation is entirely transferred to the certificate which is subject to the prices due to supply and demand
 ''It is not necessary for the gov ernment to pass any laws legal tender or otherwise with unit money.
 "This unit money together with gold for paying foreign balances might we'll be the basis of our cur rency. The business of the world is rapidly increasing; in few years a gle commodity like gold will not be sufficient.
 ! If it were not for the War we should not have probably more than 4O9o of our currency backed by gold and even that subject to being partly taken away from us. We should have behind every paper doH+- commodities of the ware . h -ees type, including gold worth i more than one dollar on forced --.cS. a.-...
 7, As most of our business is done with credit money which is also based on credit and commodities, thee seems to be no reason why i tho present Reserve Bank and system ,2--.5 be disturbed The commod- it.. C. unit money could be made the leg, reserve instead of gold alone. Knocking the Bottom Out of
 Coal Prices
 In the light of current events, the working of Edison's plan in regard to coal is interesting. A coal producer would mine a ton of coal. This he hauls to the nearest government coal reservoir. II The Government gives him a certi- ficate for one ton of coal and pays him half of its value, on the 25-year- average basis, in cash. This enables
 the producer to mine coal every da
Connecticut western news., 1922-11-09

the year round, practically financing his operation Sn the money the Government turns over to him every day.
 Now, a buyer wants 100 tons of hard coal. He purchases certificates for 100 tons on the open market at the prevailing price which has been determined by supply and demand,
Connecticut western news., 1922-11-09

turns these certificates into the Government with the amount of unit money that has been advanced on them and the Government delivers 100 tons of hard coal to him from the nearest reservoir. He in turn, delivers this to your house, adding a reasonable charge to his cost for shipping and handling,
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Decide Today on
Continuance Strike
in New HAMPSHIRE

Manchester, N. H., Nov. 24.-Rep-
resentatives of nine international or
CARNATIONS affiliated with the United
Textile Workers Of America in the
present controversy. have been sum-
moned to Manchester to attend an
important conference relative to the
future conduct of the strike tomor-
row morning at 8 o'clock. It will be
decided at this session whether or
not strike will be continued. Fol-
lowing the morning meeting at
which Vice-President James Starr of
the United Textile Workers will pre-
side, a joint conference will be held
with the local executive board. The
following international unions will
be represented: Painters. moulders,
machinists, electricians. sheet metal
workers, plumbers, lathe workers,
firemen and carpenters. Some of the
representatives are coming from the
Middle West to attend the confer
enCe.
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have been put on without the assist
ance of feminine talent. They ap-
pear to have followed good old
Shakespearian tradition in having
female characters played by men.
But this year as an innovation four
women were added to the cast. The
finished production showed that
those who were in charge of the
play had done well in deciding upon
this change. The feminine parts
were rendered with sympathy and
understanding. and improving the
general effect.
Betty Vance, Mr.. Myrtleton's ward.
was played by Miss Eleanor Nicker-
son. who both looked and acted her
part Of attractive young American
girl bit Independent. Her work
was extremely praiseworthy. ,tle
part of Polly Reynolds. an amateur
actress. was also we'll rendered and
very pleasing. Mrs. Van Styne,
whose dramatic aspirations cause
some complications in the plot and
much amusement to the audience,
was well played by Mrs. Blanche
Pearce. Her acting was much APP
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Gannett Team and
Vickery & Hills
Win in VOIley Ball

The quintet representing the Gan
nett Publishing co. retained their
lead in the Business Mems Vo!ley
Ball League by winning two games
from the Maine Farmer team, Fri
day evening at the Y. NJ. c. A. gym
nasium. 1t was the printers against
printers, and the Maine Farmer out
fit. newcomers in the League. played
the game well and captured the sec
ond game by the close sore Of Is to
IS. Gannett's took the other two
matches by the score of Is to in
each.
Another team representing print
ers, Vickery &, Hills, came in for
their share of the honors in last
evenings contests, taking two match
es from the "Y' Dormitory Men, by
the score of Is to 10, and is to 8.
The "Y" fi"e won the first contest
ID to IL.
The lineup of the teams was as
follows:
Council, Mcdonald
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National Grange
Against Ship Bill
To Aid in Dry Law

Wichita, Kas, Nov. 24-The Nation
al Grange in the final session Of its
Today convention went on record late
today as opposing ship subsidy by the
United States government by the unan-
irious adoption Of resolution against
the measure.
a copy OF the resolution was tele-
graphed to the Washington office of
the organization and, according to
Grange officials. every senator will
have copy Of the resolution tomor-
row.
The Grange went on record as up.
holding the enforcement of the 18th
amendment and pledging the aid of the
organization in opposition to any ef-
fort to legalizc the sale of light wines
and beer.
Approval of the election of the pres
ident and vice president of the United
States by direct vote and the abolition
of the electoral college was expressed
by the Grange.
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National Home News
{. r. WILLIAMSON, Correspondent

Officer of the day. Capt. Hugh
Doyle.
THE Old Homestead" has been
locked for the Home theatre for the
first open date which is Feb. ~
There will be a special motion pic
ture shown at the Home theatre
Thanksgiving and it is Beyond the
Rocks" featuring Gloria Swanson and
Rudolph Valentino.
Col. and Mrs. John A. Hadley and
family are comfortably settled in the
Commodius quarters furnished for the
Branch Governor and family. This is
one of the most elegant on the
grounds, situated on the west side of
/ the main thoroughfaIe.
! The funeral of the late James H.
Roberts was held from the Home
chapel at 1890 Friday. Rev. +. l..
I':anel officiating.
Charles F. Sherman has been
granted a pass to visit relatives in
/ Erockton, Mass.
The returns from passes Friday were
Joseph A. Connolly from Boston;
James F. Breen from Lawrence and
George H. Fullerton from oSuth Bos-
ton.
Edward F. Ressom has been grant
CT Through to visit relatives ir
milwaukee. Wis
John Driscoll. late Co. l.. /. Me
Inf, has been dropped from the rolls
OF the Branch for demanding his pa
pers while under sentence.
William H. Marth. Of Amesbury
late Co. B. s, Mass, Inf, has been
admitted to the Home.
Tuffield Shumway, of Boston, late
co. I, II. N. Y. Inf, has reported fol-
admission to the Home, and assigned
to the hospital for treatment.
Daniel j. Cady, of Boston, late Co
T.. 7. U. S. Inf, former member re-
ported Friday for re-admission, and
assigned to the hospital for treat
ment.
Thomas Murray. late U. 8. Navy,
fol- several years member Of the
Home guard force. has been granted
2. discharge from the Home and gone
to Bridgeport to reside with a son
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WEST WINDSOR

WEST-The Ladies' Union will hold
its annual social. supper and sale at
the horne of Mr.. and Mrs. Eben Halo
we'll on the afternoon and evening of
Thursday. Dec. T. The sale will open
al go and supper will be served from
$50 on.
Merrill Thompson entertained the
senior class of Erskine Academy, of
which he is a student at his home
Tuesday evening of last week. There
were II in all. Music was enjoyed,
games were played, refreshments were
served, and a delightful evening was
passed.
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Church Notices

First Universalist church. Rev. NJ
ing: church school, Has, theme, ""The
Spirits Freedom: we join with all in
union Thanksgiving service in evening
at Baptist church,
Saint Matthews church. Rev. Rush
w. d. Smith rector Sunday next be.
fore AdvenD: Holy communion, S A.
NJ; morning prayer and sermon, 1890;
church school, 11.45 A. NJ; Thursday
Nov. go. Feast of Saint Andrew. Apos-
tie Thanksgiving Day.; holy commu-
MON. A.. NJ; morning prayer and
sermon. 1890.
Baptist church. Rev. c. E. Young
pastor: 1890, sermon by the pastor;
Juniors; $50. union Thanisgiving
service with special music. The ad-
dress OF tho evening will be given by
Rev. Walter P. Bradford on The Spirit
Of America"
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preciated. Claire Van Styne. Mrs.
Van Styne's daughter. who utterly
fails to share her mothers dramatic
aspirations, was delightfully."- render
ed by Miss Mildred Schrempf. One
and all Of the faminine members Of
this all star cast, as well as the mas
culine actors. have had experience
in acting and showed that fact as
well as their training for this par
ticular drama.
For some time Bombahook Club
plays have been directed by Mrs.
Roscoe w. Harvey, and her work
has attracted much attention. This
year, in Mrs. Harvey's absence. the
club was fortunate enough to secure
the assistance of the veteran actor
and producer, H. Price Weber. Of
Augusta. whose assistance was most
valuable.
AT the close of the play dance
was held which was extremely well
attended. The evening was red
letter one in entertainment in Hal
lowell and Bombahook has reason to
be proud this year as always of its
dramatic production.
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Bombahook Club Adds
to Laurels by Comedy
Bachelor Hall" Fri. =.

The event long looked forward to-
the presentation Of the comedy
Bachelor Hail." by BombahooL
Club of Hallowell, took place last
evening at the Acme theatre. The
play was presented to a capacity au-
dience. The plays given by the clu.
have attained such a reputation tina,
the public is eager to attend. Bach.
elor Hall" proved another of the
successful dramatic productions tc
the clubs credit.
The play is farce in three acts
written by Rachel and Robert Baker
1t abounds in comic situations, the
fun gathering momentum as the
story proceeds. There was literally
not 4 moment without a laugh. The
story IL present day, the scene in
Washington, D. c. Hon. Godfrey
Myrtleton is congressman from the
ninth district. He is visited by two
Of his constituents from Rambleton,
who add much to the huinor of the
piece. Charles Fuller as Hon. Geof-
frey gave an amusing Interpretation.
aand was warmly applauded. He
made an excellent leading man. Mr..
Fuller has had much experience in
local dramatics and is favorite with
Hallowell audiences. His constitu-
ents. Silas Jervis and Elisha Bassett,
were well portrayed by Carroll Gray
aand Carlton Lothrop, both of whom
have had dramatic experience.
Mr.. Marine Galazia, who has had
a leading part in several of the local
amateur plays, scored another sue
cess last night as Ensign Jack Mere
dith, acting under sealed orders
His Interpretation was excellent. and
he was heartily applauded. Law
renee Slack as Pinkerton Case, an
amateur detective. added much to
the mirth of the audience. He also
has had experience in amateur dra-
mates. Mr.. George Peacock as We're
Lee, an amateur actor and author OF
the Fatal Shot" was amusing and
adequate to the part.
Jasper, the butler of Bachelor
Hall, who has his difficulties, was in.
terpreted by Mr.. Michele Falconi
who did full justice to the part
O'Rourke the policeman, was Mr.
Elton Keene. O'Rourke furnished
! an additional comedy element TO ado
TO the ioyousness of the evening.
! I'd to this time Bombahook play
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Dance by Bowdoin Chapters
Especial TO KenneLec .Tour,,l

especial TO KenneLec Journal)
Brunswick, Me-, Nov. 24.-Unioue
decorations in commemoration Of
the Thanksgiving season were used
at the Joint dance given by the Bow
! dom Chapter of Alpha Delta and
Eta Charge of Theta Delta Chi at
the Theta Delta Chi chapter house
this evening. The decorations in the
dining room were especially effect
i've. There tie walls of the room
had been panelled with crepe paper.
each panel having some picture ap-
propriate to Thanksgiving. while the
border was of fruit and Thanksgiv-
ing turkeys. etc.
Among the guests present were
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Miss Doris Sterling, Miss Dorothy
Priest. Miss Irene Heller. Miss
Katherine Neavling, Miss Marie Hay,
Miss Gretchen Messer of Portland F:
Miss Dorothy Stone of Augusta, Miss
Dorothy Thompson Of South Port
land. Miss Ethel Cloale. Miss Kath-
crime Richardson of Boston. Miss
Ellouise Townsfend. Miss Brina
Hutchinson, Miss Winona Drew of
Woodfords, Miss RUBY Hcskett Of
Brunswick, Miss Mildred Legrow {
Portland.
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PROPOSE School Orchestra

\ project is on foo. for the forma-
ton q a school band or at least an
o.tuestra at the high school. A meet
lg vas held recently in the interests
Ct th.s movement and . committee
tosen from each class to canvass Tor
! ssible candidates, Mr.. Strickland
y augusta has been to the school TO
present. the subject and 1t 10 UNDER
stood that he will come a second time
in the interests of organization when
,e preliminary work IL done. Mr..
Strickland has had considerable ex-
porence in the work of organization
q school bands and orhcestias. There
alo a few members OF the school who
Lay strInged or wind instruments
md these would serve a. a nucleus
so' d tho plan work out. hTe or
ni-,tion would have a wide choice
G. excellent accompanies.
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Portland Greek
Back to Native Land
to Dodge Charges

New York, Nov. 24.-Constantinc
Bafakis. a candymaker. of Portland.
Nc, will sail for Greece tomorrow. a
deportce at his own request. Rather
than stand trial for serious charges in
Portland. Bafakis asked that he be sent
to his native country. immigration
officials say that Bafakis' case is the
first of it's kind. He had been in this
country for six years but had not been
naturaliZcd.
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Tigers VI Randolph G. s.

The Hallowell Tigers will play the
dudolph Grammar Shcool team on
Vuimhy Field in Gardiner this after
room AT two. This IS the last game
r the season. II should be a good
enc as the Tigers have won uniformly
except N the Armisticc Day game.
which was a tie. while the Randolph
team is said TO be the heaviest gram
'rar school team in the imemdiate VI
entity. The Tiger players are asked
g. meet at Gray's at one o'clock.
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Parents should not be unduly
alarmed over the situation at the
Fage school. The two cases of scar
let fever in that school were so mild
that one was not recognized even by
tire parents of the child affected. The
children Of that particular school, of
course. have run the risk of infection,
but the school will not be opened UNI
til it is thoroughly safe in the opin-
ion of the local health officer to do
so. No other school is so far affect
cd. Every precaution will be taken
by the health authorities and the
school board. Another case that of
Ruth. little daughter of Henry Nc
CregOr, has been reported.
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George kincaid

The death of George kincaid &C.
Cured in the hospital here Friday
morning after short illness. He
was born in Skowfcgan about IS
years ago He enlisted in CO. B, 49,,
Me. Inf, Dec. 80, 1868 and was dis
charged at Savannah, Ga, Aug. 80.
1865. He was admitted from Water
vile, Jan. IA, 1914. He was for many
years employed in the general mess
and was a man well liked, faithful
and efficient. He is survived by a
sister, Miss Clara L. kincaid, of Mall
den.
"Sam" for many years one Of the
pair of horses on the cassion has
gone to his reward, being shot by
, Er. Maddocks Of Augusta. He was
the oldest horse at the Branch having
Teen here IS years and permission
vas recently obtained from the Board
Of Managers to dispose Of him this
way rather than sell to unknown
parties.
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New York-(By =. P.)-Attorneys
for Richard Croker, Jr., today init
lated in the probate court here a
suit to have condemned the alleged
last will Of Richard Croker, ST.. dat
cd Oct. -, 1919, under which Mrs.
Bula Edmondson Croker, widow Of
the late Tammany chieftan, claims
to be his sole 1egatee.
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Tel. 16c-43

The wives of tine Branch officers
gave a party of welcome to Mrs John
y Hadley here Thursday evening, the
event taking place at the quarters Of
Mrs. Frank E. Burdell. Dainty re-
freshments were served and most
enjoyable evening was passed.
Religious services at the Home
chapel Sunday morning will be held
AS follows: Mass AMI sermon by Rev.
Er. Mclaughlin at $3.50 and Protcs-
tant services by Rev. +. L. Phalen at
1c:40 o'clock.
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Several churches are to unite in a
Union service at the Baptist church
Sunday evening. Rev. Walter p.
bradford has been asked to preach
rhe sermon and the Methodist choir
IS been invited to furnish the music.
\ cordial invitation is extended to
tie community to attend this service.
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Washington-A resolution provid-
ing for appointment of joint oon-
Mittee of Congress to investigate the
holding Of limitations and ceremon-
les in the United States Capitol and
other public buildings by the Ku
KluX Klan," was introduced today
by Representative John W. Rainey.
Democrat, Illinois.
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New York-Stockholders of the U.
s Realty and Improvement Company
today voted to authorize the issuance
OF sl0,00o,000 Of seven per cent pre-
ferred stock.
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There is a very simple and prac-
teal explanation Of the superstition
that it is unlucky to pass anyone on
when assassins were handy with
their weapons, a man would have
been taken at a disadvantage on
stair case, so he would naturally wish
to avoid such an encounter.
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letters from Mrs. John Pomeroy
ci Galena, H., speak Of the engage
lnent Of her niece. Miss Sidney Wash
lmno to Mr.. tSaples of Minneapolis.
Mrs. Pomcroy was Miss Florence
Harding Of Hallowell.
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IN extremely attractive exhibit of
Ebles, religious books, notices, CAL
'ndars. and similar material was held
friday afternoon and evening at the
! ptist vestry. The collection pres
'rted many attractive articles suit
allie for Christmas giving, and at
t'aeted a number Of interested per-
sons.
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\ son was born at the Augusta
General Hospital Thursday to Mr..
End Mrs George c. Clarke of Middle
street Mr. Clarke is secretary of the
Augusta Chamber Of Commerce.
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Sundays Concert Program

Grand March from "Symphony
Leonore' go. ..... Raft
Overture-"The Poachers" Offenbach
Violin solo-"Minuet" +. .Paderewski
=. ..CBy Mr.. John S. Kearney).. ..
Selection from Oniguine
........ :. 80. Tschaikowsky
Waltzes-"Receptio ..... Godfrey
Irish Medley No. s.
"The aBttle Of Argon Moor Theme
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A Dutch scientist has discovered
the existence in the heavens OF
body twenty thousand million times
larger than the sun. We understand
that it is to be allowed to remain
there for the time being. Passing
Show Uondon.)
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"Stardust" at tho Acme Toniqht

"Stardust" at the Acme Tonight
Hope Hampton sweeps to screen
popularity in "Stardust." the splen-
did photoplay suggested by Fannie
Hurst's famous novel. Real HUI
mainly. 1t is a story Of a girl
who rebelled against wifehood, but
acknowledged love at last. Only by
the combination of the finest talent
in motion pictures could "Stardust"
be achieved. Don't miss it tonight
at the Acme. A snappy two-reel
comedy and a news weekly will COM
plete the program.-Ady.
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The concrete retaining wall along
lie sidewalk on Water street just
shove the overhead bridge has been
completed. The wall has a length OF
$50 feet, and Is a foot thick. and
something over two feet high. The
level OF the sidewalk has been raised
- correspond with the new level OF
TIE state road at this point.
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'Berlin.-(By A.. P.)-Chancellor
Cuno told the Reichsta~ today that
Germany must have {. complete NOR
atorium on reparations in cash and
kind, except deliveries for the devast-
ed areas, for three or four years and
must obtain a loan of 100000. 900
gold marks TO stabilize her finances.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-11-25

The Old South League will meet
Monday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at
the home of Mrs. Florence Roberts,
Second Street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-11-25

Frank f. Goodrich Post. American
ogion, is planning a Thanksgiving
Hall at City Hall. Wednesday even
irgt November 80.
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Mrs. Rufus B. Hildreth has under
gone a throat operation in Spring
Ield Mass. She is reported as much
iMnroved.
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States government through its en-
bassy here, has requested France To
agree to limitation of the interna-
tional conference on rules OF war
fare to be held at The Hague Dec.
10, to discussion of aviation and ra
dio biography.
There are indications that the
French will accede to the request.
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Miss Florence Stevens underwent
Thursday an operation for her throat
nj the Augusta General Hospital.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-11-25

The Misses Lucy and Edna Merrill
haye rooms with Mrs. Nathan Niles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-11-25

Mrs. Jennie White was a recent Wis
ror in Lewiston.