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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-21
Compare Fighting
Efficiency British
and u. S. Battleship

! Washington, Dec. 20-(By A. p
- Relative fighting efficiency of Bii-
. ti3h and American battlCships, par
ticularly at long range, were under
. stood today to have been callet
! sharply to the attention of the Sen
ate naval committee in consideration
! of the pending naval appropriation
! bill. Naval officers are known to be
| greatly concerned on the point, as
| the British have virtually completed
! postwar modcri2ation of their 10
| gun ships and no start on similar
work has Vet been made in the Am
| erican navy.
! The effect Of the British post wal
! improvements, it was said today in
| naval circles, was to give the entire
mann British fleet q range of 10000
, yards against a miXimum of about
! 10000 yards for all American battle
ships but the Tennessee, California
Maryland. Colorado and West Nir-
Sinia. In addition, as permitted I'M
der the Washington treaty, the Brit
ISL ships have been equipped with
blister anti-torpedo construction
and their decks armorcd against
airplanc bombs and high angle fire.
A rough estimate Of the cost of
undermining American ships in the
same way, so far as increasing gun
elevations and Strengthening decks is
concerned, is approximately 100000
Geo. In the British Program, as much
as 100000 is said to have cxpend-
cd on a single ship.
When naval estimates were under
consideration in the budget bureau
and later before the House appropri-
ations sub committee, it was said
funds were asked by naval officials
for a limited program beginning this
year on making over battleships to
be retained under the treaty. The
items presented called for conversion
of coal burning battleships of the
IA IL inch gun type to Oil burners
and the installation of five-inch anti
aircraft batteries to replace all pres
ent threeinch guns on the big ships
The items went out both before the
budget bureau and in committee, but
there are Indications that more rr-
CANT representations are being made
TO the Senate.
Change from coal to oil fuel is OF
vital Importance in widening the
effective radius of action Of the ships.
it was explained by naval officials,
while substitution of five Inch anti
aircraft batteries means using shells
with q fifty yard burst" instead of
the % yard area covered by. three
inch projectiles. In other words, it
VS. said. a curtain of fire. against
aircraft with five inch guns would
need one half the number of guns in
action 10 make it effective.
The most striking point to which
attention is being directed however,
is that of long-range big-gun fire.
Opposed to the modernizing British
fleet today, navy officers have stat
cd. the bulk of the American fleet
would face the necessity of closing
in five miles under salvo fire before
they could bring their own guns to
bear. A sthe British ships are also
slightly faster, it is said, the possib-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-21

held the close attention Of those pres
round OF applause for his contribution
to the entertainment.
The final selection was "Adeste FL
delis." and as the crowd was singing
the carol, the lights on the big tree
flashed thrice and Santa appeared amid
the delighted cheers ard laughter of the
boys and girls awaiting him. He took
his place at the side Of the speakers
and was delightfully."- introduced by
Mr. Weber He then entered the hut
and the distribution Of presents was
begun.
While the lines were forming. the
orchestra, composed of some of the
leading musicians in Augusta, led by
Leon Douglas, played lively march
from within the cabin. Their work
both during the singing of the carosl
and afterwards was highly appreciat-
cd.
Officers Hunnewell and Haskell were
stationed at each end CT bridge al
! the end of the hut. and Santa distrib-
uted the Christmas packages from a
center window. The supply proved
ample. and after those having tickets
had been cared for, those remaining
had their chance and no boy or girl
present was obliged to leave without a
box of goodies. Santa Claus. assisted
! by Mr.. Clarke, and those who aided him
| in the singing kept a sharp eye out,
however and was a lucky youngster
oh IN CT; N hyr md gain two
i packa gcs where he was entitled to but
| one.
| Twenty-Five youngsters were invited
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-21

lice are endeavoring to locate Hranni.
gan s assailants
Boston-Train service from Montreal
ana the maritime provinces over the
t'oston x Maine Railroad and conpec,-
ing systems were behind schedule nc
'huch as six hours today. owing IN
~ather conditions
MISUNDERSTANDING his halief ,h,,
Jeisohs VINO speed in automobiles
eitier are weak minded or are will
lui wrong doers," Recorder Judne
ohafles J.. Bartlett announced todav
tEat all convicted speedcrs wo,ld he
gwen sanity test by DR.. A. +
Jocoby, city pschiartrist.
Geneva-Towns and villages oror
an area of 200 square ki,ometers l.
lAnatoiia We're destroyed without an
pdient mintary necessity during the
mshlihS between the Greeks and
turkish nationalists, according IN re !
ports from representatives of the In :
ternational Red Cross.
New York-To permit pbysicians r.
use their discretion in prescrih;ng
liquors would be to defeat the 49,.
poses Oh the Volstead act, Assistant
United States Attorney Clark today
declared in filing answers TO actions
Drought by DR.. Samuel w. lambert
and Edward and James Burke. It'd
inai'ers of Guinness Stout, designed 70
raise additional questions as To tho
constitutionality of certain provision
Vi the prohibition enforcement law.
Kansas City, Mo.-A conference on
,ne possibilities Of re-opening the
houston, Fible & Company broker
age nrm which failed Monday. be-
San here today. w r uon.4I
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-21

Santa Claus passed a busy evening
in Market Square last night when 1900
Augusta l,iddies received from his
hands a neat little Christmas package
Of popcorn and candy.
The big tree, sparkling with its
scores of gay-colored electric bulbs.
and the neat little community log
cabin, with a big heap of presents
piled against it's windows, made a very
pretty scene.
Youngsters young ana youngsters
old gathered about the cabin long be-
fore the time set for the opening of
the exercises, and the crowd at one
time packed the square nearly as far
as the eye could sec.
The party opened at about Z o'clock
with the singing of some of the old ia
milar Christmas carols. Secretary
George c.. Clarke of the chamber of
commerce led the singing. assisted by
Albra Rand, Irwin Pacl;a I'd and Dave
| Campbell. The crowd followed their
| lead much better than last year and
this feature was the first success of
those to follow. The first song of the
evening was "Hark! The Herald An
gels Sing" this was followed by 1T
Came Upon the Midnight Clear"
Secretary Clarke then introduced
| the veteran actor II. Price Weber, and
Mr.. Weber entertained in his own in
| imitablc manner with that old beloved
Christmas fairy tale of the seven
~, x-a11 to he cl, or nf
/ the audience he had to face. and the
| Impotence of the youngsters for the
co ling of Santa Claus. Mr.. Weber
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-21
Kiwanis Club Plans
Big Christmas Party
At Meeting Tonight

The Kiwanis Club meets this eve
ming at the Girls Community Club for
real old-fashioned Christmas party.
Santa Claus has been invited as a
guest of honor and will be present be-
fore resuming his duties in Market
Square. Arts Abbott is chairman in
charge of the party and IT. will include
a Christmas tree with all the fiXings
and a gift for each member of the
club. There will also be report by
the special committee on the Christmas
project to be undertaken by the XII
Wanians this year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-21
Rebekah Aid Elects
Officers and Enjoys
Christmas Party

The Rebekah Aid of this city met
Wednesday evening at Odd Fellows
hall for a Christmas tree and the
annual election of officers The Off
GERS elected for the coming year
were, president, Mrs. Hannah Rip
ley; vice president Mrs. Florence
Johnson; secretary, Mrs. Beulah
Long; treasurer, Miss Nellie Rackliff
After the election of officers the
members adjourned TO the banquet
hall, where the Christmas tree was
held and refreshments were served
Each of the members brought a small
gift and they We're then drawn by
lot, causing much amusement because
OF the inappropriate or funny pres
cuts received. The committee in
charge Of the meeting consisted OF
Mrs. Grace Mcsser, Mrs. Susie Wake
field, Mrs. Mary Hetherington and
Mrs. Phoebe Sylvester.
Mrs. Nellie l.. Perkins is critically
i'll at her home on Bridge street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-21
Nor1Cn or ANNUAL MEETING

To the Incorporators Of Augusta Gen.
cral Hospital:
You are hereby notified that the
annual meeting of the Corporation will
he held at the Aldermen's Room, City
Hall. Augusta. Maine. on the second
Monday Of January; January s. 1928.
at 100 o'clock p. NJ, to act upon the
following articles:
Article ]. To receive the reports Of
the various committees Of the corpo-
Article II. To elect officers for the
Article iii. To elect any new men,
bers Of the corporation.
Article w. TO transact any other
business that may legally come before
!. ss'1 WALTER NJ. SANBoRN.
Secretary.
Augusta, Maine. December 90. 1922.
Aec9101t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-21

The Augusta Study club will meet
Friday at 8 P. NJ. with Mrs. r. d.
Palmer, % Weston street. Roll call.
Christmas quotations. The program
OF the afternoon will be in charge of
Mrs. Brown and Mrs. Gage. and will
be of a social nature. Members are
requested to bring their gifts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-21

At Saint Barnabas chapel today
being the feast of St. Thomas. apos-
tie, there will be celebration OF
Holy Communion at $50 A. NJ. The
rector would be pleased to have as
large a number as possible Of the
members of the church school, pres
ent at this service.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-21
NOTICE

60 Dorothy Kimball:
You viii please take notice that tnere
Court loom on the 21st day Of Decem-
her. 1922. at 10 o'clock in the forenoon
Of that day to make proper ana SUIT
able provision for the care. CUSTODY,
support and education Of your minor
child. 80,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-21

H. L. Head superintendent Of con-
struction on the A. and K. railroad
who has been confined to his home
by a severe attack of sciatica for the
past two weeks, was reported We'd
nesday to be much improved and to
be able to get about the house with
the aid of clutches.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-21
Rather!

The young man had just peeh a.
Cepted. In his rapture he eXcia',n.
But do you think. my low ! ~
good enough for you?" ot
His wife, to-be looked stein'
him for a moment. and replica uot
Good enough for me. 1ou's
10 be."-Baltimore Express.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-21

Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur f. Parrot
left Wednesday afternoon for New
York, where they will pass the holi-
days with their spn, Arthur, Jr, whe
has recently accepted a position with
a Brooklyn firm, and is now making
his home in that city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-21

Miss Dorothy Viles who is attend
ing Dana Hall arrived Tuesday in
this city and William Vilcs who is
attending Andover Academy arrived
Wednesday. They will visit over the
Christmas vacation with their par
ents Mr.. and Mrs. Blaine S. Viles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-21

Friends OF Mrs. E. A. Nolan of
North Whitefield will be interested to
know that she left for Washington, D.
c.. on December 16. where she has ac-
cepted a fine position and will live
with relatives for the winter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-21

Miss Ida Parker, who is teaching
school in So. Tamworth, n. H., is
passing a two weeks Christmas va
cation with her parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. Robert Parker of North Bel
fast avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-21

The Augusta Fire Department was
called out Wednesday afternoon to
extinguish a fire in the garage of
Herman Mansur on Hillcrest street.
The fire was quickly put out and
practically no damage was done.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-21

DR.. L. L. Dolliver of this city who
has been living at his summer home
on Weber Pond for the summer
moved Monday with his family to
this city. They will reside on Court
street for the winter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-21

A dance will be held this evening
at the Hartford Fire station. Every
| one is invited to attend.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-21

Mrs. Scott Clark Of Riverside was
a business caller Wednesday in this
city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-21

Mrs. Edwin Kelley of Belgrade
Lakes was a visitor Wednesday in
this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-21

j. w. Beck of this city was bust
ness caller Wednesday in Richmond
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-21
THE HORRORS OF
\ INDIGESTION /
Relieved By ''Fruit-a.tives'
| The Famous Fruit Medicine

Indigestion, Weak Digestion or
partial digestion Of food, is one of
tho most serious Of present-day
complaints.
Those who suffer with Indigestion,
almost invariably are troubled with
rheumatism, Sleeplessness and ex-
cessive Nervousness.
"Fruit-a-tives" will always relieve
Indigestion because these tablets
strengthen the stomach muscles,
increase the dow of digestive Juices
and correct Constipation. which
usually accompanies Indigestion.
SOC box, 6 for $3.50. trial size Csc.
At dealers or from FRUIT-A-TIVES
Limited, OGDENSBURG, N. Y.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-21

colonial-Thursday, Constan c e
Bennett and Montagu Love in
"What's Wrong with the Women"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-21
AUGUSTA LOCALS


Opera Houss-Rodolph Valentino
in 1.-The Young Rajah."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-21

Mrs. Nellie l.. Perkins is critically
i'll at her home on Bridge street.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1922-09-09

rhlgago. Sept . 4 motion 70
Narate lhe euFeruemui a lempor
ar4 restraining order against che
shop crafts union - far - u
appiss a. lisri N Jewell. head ~
he railway employes dspar,
meni ~ ihe American Federation
~ labor and John Scott sevrr
isfv was filed in lhr liniteA
States fisifiel eouft tOday
The aellnn waa herun hy Alior
net nnusl1 v RrhberE On ar
half ~ ihr railway employees IL.
partmcnt and uus hased ou thrr
general allegations That The
government had failed 20 make a
ease that ~ relief nahed aud
obtained on a temporary orier
was prohibited ~ he clayton
AZ and that me relief was seugh'
nn1 obtained with ullfriur %.
ieris and under misreprcsenit'
iious
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1922-09-09

out as result Of inadequate funds
bsing appropriated
No attempt will be made n this
time ~ sccurc authorization for he
larger and more powerful cruisers and
other auxiliaries recommended by ihe
General Board. and which must BE-
Quilt eventually II the navy Is 70 re-
tain the treaty ratio with The British
and Japauesc nayies.
With the exception Of the North
Dakota and the Delaware. which are
10 be replaced b. the Colorado aud
the West Virginia when completed,
all Of the baiileships doomed By the
naval treaty have been placed out Of
commission, the Connecticut being the
last 10 20. Several Of the older ones
have been junked or placed on sale in
spite Of the fact that the treaty has
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1922-09-09
Masons' Home Will Be
Finest of Kind In World

When NE Majors home now under way
Of construction b finished. Guthrie viii have
The distinetion of having the largesi and mos.
modsrn institution q ihe hrd In the world
The initial cosi Of the mammoth structure
viii be s1Soooo but that, according 70 well
informed Masons, n insignificant compared
with the amount q money that will be ex
pended before The Hcme Is complete. a. Pc
plans nov IN the making
Said a prominent Mason. who has devoted
much time ard energy IN securing The Home
fer 0uthrie We expect 20 spend s. 600 900
IN this building Il viii be a monument 20 the
charity and love The Masons Of the state bear
70 their orphans ard old people The apkeep
VIII be great bat the benefits that viii accrue
10 those Ne love and revere will compensate
a thousand fold for the money expended
There will be four 2atone dormitorick Of
6cxit0 feet the administration building win
BE three stories high. eoxibo feet. the service
building viii be three stories. this wing Of
the building will contain dining rooms,
kitchens. store rocms, gymnasium. Laundry,
boiler rccm swimming pools and oihn
features There viii be connecting corridors
for al buildings
The several buildings viii cover ground
space Of aiox3S0 feet
The Home viii be in the center Of ~ acres
Of ground IN the northeast bcrder OF the city
and landscape artists will convert the grounds
into place Of wondrous beauty. There will
be driveways around the Homo aad many
beautiful pathways ard roads leading 70 The
man buildings
Fountains, rose gardens and shrubbcry viii
be 80 arranged AZ 20 further enhance the
bcaHty Of the Home In fact no expense VIII
Re spared to make this the show place Of he
city and the state
II IS estimated BY the contractors that The
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1922-09-09
LION PEP APPARENT At
MONDAY GATHERING
Peak Makes Interesting Talk
Ancnt School Matters; Tells
OF Enrollmsnt. Stark
Rccounta His Activities

The Lions lunshson a. the lane
Friday Wah furpfislng'y wsll aiieni
- ID tho memborshin mauy of
whom recently having return 4
tram their summer sarauons
Prof G n peak, snperlnieadeat
of iho city schools, vas q gnsst aud
made ah Interesting tilk on school
matters. particularly a. 20 improve.
aenis IN tyalsmiilllng tbs work ln
The " ious ward and hlgh schools
b. which he viii be able 10 care fof
iho lnoreaicd attendance ihat h in-
dlcatfd b. advances enrolment
loren STARK iold of BE expert
snssa fs an insiruc or ~ the tfe
Insurance school hsid ~ ne State
tiniFsrslly during tho summer
month";
The club sotsd % entertain ihs
cuy school iofchort date 10 bs
selected later
Friday the 10. viii be- home con.
Ing diy a. the club. With cha 80
Allen as director ON he ~. Rev
! Edmund Thompson pil BE- in
ehifso q ths enqsj alnmsni pro-l
grem. aud on the iaat mestiag ~ fhe
month. The -. / N emlihson sili
be master of ceremonies.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1922-09-09
NAVY WANTS 10000 MEN FOR NEXT YEAR; 10000 EXTRA

Washington. sept 9-Congress will
be asked this FAN 10 appropriate for
a navy of 5000 men. an increase
over the present enlisted strength Of
10000. men. for the next fiscal year.
Tins increase. naval experts figure
out. is made necessary primarily by the
new ships that viii be added TO the
fleet during next year. and secondarily
BY the fact that a practical test this
year has demonstrated that the present
number is inadeqnate.
The additional ships next year. all
of which are included in the navy
provided for BY the armament confer
ence. are the two new baitleships. the
Colorado and the West Virginia, part
or sil Of the ten light cruisers under
construction, the score or more sub
marines ready 10 be commissioned,
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1922-09-09
HIGHER PRICES tRF
70 CONE soon

A perloi of higher prloes vas Pc
dicioa yesterday ny the National "a
dusirli Conference naars in So
weokly rada roNiew q Industrial and
hus'ness conditions
settlement ~ iho b.tminous coal
strike and imminent aGroemeni in the
anthneite Industry wil have reno, Cd
a MAJ factor IN the Present ln1us-
trial nasa'ilsment said the review
-ENoe9i for rcmoslns tAo danger -
enforced plart shutdown. the adjust.
men, Of the coal dispute haf. howeyer.
had no immediate st.muiailne cife,t
on business The wides prcsd shor,.
tage q labor which has hoon reflect.
Ing itself in ware Increases IN numev-
Gus instances J. taken a. forocas,lng
a higher p-oductlon cost ana 10 turn
a h.ehor rfice level"
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1922-09-09
10 WI Eat HiII
NJ IGG EtCi DAY.

ID YOU eai yoer haif AZ az ihi.
mofnnr' According - the TINTED
States Department - AFricalturc. tho
Der capita consumption 81 cfrs n ,sc
United States ls one.half an cas- a
dsy
Tho dernrtmcni tugeest. ihsi every
one noi only gct hs fuli share. hu,
d,ubie Il hy catug the whole crr
kers ara comparatively cheap inr
now More orrs have been laId thls
year ihan ever before The tai nuns
up 10 something nke tvuiy two hii.
lion, an increaae Of 10 per cent since
the arm.aticc.
decreased PRODUCTION "a ht,slbuted
BY defartmoai marketing men % tho
TACT that mofa hens a.c iaying. There
has been decreased consumption of
poultry and farmers have been con
rehod . keen Their hens on tho farm
Hens must eat and 10 pay their boarl
'hoy must produce eggs Ergo. more
eTEs
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1922-09-09
FATHER ca ~ ~ AC-
CtSisD ~ DAUGHTER

Hh iWo diaEhlors ard "a n1t
n are lhe ccrp'alninr vtnests ln
the case q Jas Fafme lvinK %
iha dse Of the city of rine ssFci
Farmer Wa arrested ~ sfedilf Rob.
'r'soa 'sdiy aHa = m jail ems
serious ehHgs This mikei me
third arrest u the sind, an While
mca. since Jnly ist Al are NV
in Jail awsitlng ,rlai a. ihs n A.
'srm q court.
Farmtra wife ditd year $50
leaving thirteen children. the Chl q !.
feu have ben with the father slfcc.
The impr PER coudli has beer so
lng on for sight months accard.rF 20
the younsesi Of the iwo daush tu
Farmer is 20 years = aFe
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1922-09-09

Philadelphia. Sept . Thomas
Dewitt vulsf chairman - ths
Association of Railway kxeeu.
iitrs. Ia a statement today sail
that ihe reports tmanallnE froni
Chicago calculated 10 create thr
lmpfssslau n ihe public mind
that there = division. "a thr
ranks ~ lhf sNesulltcs arr hh
solnifls iurnfrsei lla said the
executives alAuI absolutely an
eve platform adopted hy them a.
thrif meeting an August -