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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-07-07

Miss Hazel Berry, who has been
visiting her parents, Maj and Mrs.
John w. Berry, has returned to New
York
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-07-07

Harold Sommers, manager Of the
Capital City Motor Company is
occupying the Paine house on Union
street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-07-07

The Standard Oil boat, Socony
Number 4. came up the river Thurs
day morning with 10000 gallons Of
oil for the local distributing station.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-07-07

swamp. two miles from Benton, ac-
cording to reports reaching here to-
night. Pemberton had been arrested
and Jailed Tuesday night following
the shooting of two negro women.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-07-07

Shreveport, La. July 6-Joe Penn
berton negro was taken from the Jail
at Benton by a mob early today and
hanged to a tree in Black Bayou
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-07-07
4 John Kelley Of whiteheld was call
Yne on Gardiner friends, Thursday.

Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Merrill and
family and friends they have been
visiting here have returned from a
trip by autos to Canada, where they
passed the Fourth.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-07-07

Thomas Moody and his wife from
Dexter are visiting at the home of
Mr. and Mrs. Owen Moody of Second
street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-07-07

There will be a playout of the Baw
Besse on the Causeway on Friday
evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-07-07

Donald Moody of Dexter is max
ing a visit to his brother, Owen
Moody Of this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-07-07

Herbert Perry of Randolph passed
Thursday with his parents in Water
Vile,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-07-07

Notice-Our weekend special:
Gardner Sweet home made
strictly fresh at 39c III. Made with
cream. eggs. fruit and nuts. n. II
Condos, 22l Water st. JULES
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-07-07

Mr.. C. D. Moore and family of
Bath, have moved to town and taken
up a residence on Academy street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-07-07
NOTICE

hereby give notice to all persons
that they are forbidden to extend
credit TO my wife, Lula II. Smith. as
I shall pay no bills of her contracting
after this date.
tSigned) II. T.. SMITH.
Gardiner. Me, June %. 1922.
jun23 80 july7s
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-07-07

Timothy Cahoon has purchased
new touring car.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-07-07

Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Laughton and
baby. Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Shaw, and
daughter and son, Inez and Kilburn.
passed the Fourth at Troutdale. the
guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. Archie Muir
ray. The party made the trim by
automobile as far as Moxie. Miss
!nez remained with her grandparents
Tor an extended visit, the rest of the
party returning Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-07-07

Owen Moody went on fishing trip
to China lake on "wednesday. He re-
ports fine catch.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-07-07

Arthur ]. Runnels is sick at his
home on Water street..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-07-07

Marcel waving and shampooing.
Manicuring. facial and scalp treat
ment Margaret Burns, 213 Water
street. Tel ll5-J. July6-1-S
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-07-07

The remains of julius NJ. Sargent
were sent Thursday, to Stoneham,
Mass, for interment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-07-07

". c. Wilson was a visitor in Lew
iston on Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-07-07

Mrs. w. H. Davenport Of Whittier,
Calf, is a guest at the home OF Mrs.
Anna Soule, 81 Highland avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-07-07
LOCAL NOTICE

Dance at Community hall. South
Gardiner. Friday. July :. Music by
Kelley's orchestra.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-07-07
HRLL0WELL

Mrs. Arthur Kilgore il sick at her
home on Water street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-07-07

Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Blaisdell of
West Gardiner were callers in the
city, Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-07-07

Emery L. Metcalf Of Litchfield. was
among those visiting Gardiner, Thurs
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-07-07

Herbert F. Twombly has been pass
ing several days at Old Orchard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-07-07

Mrs. George Eastman Of Randolph
is the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Guy
Lancy of Waterville.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-07-07

CORNERS-The race entitled, "Old
Maids Convention" will be given at
the Grange hall at the North for the
benefit of the Grange, Tuesday eve
ming. July II. 1t will be followed by
a dance.
Miss Ellen Kimball. former prin-
cipal of Litchfieli Academy is a guest
at Mrs. Hattie Godfreys.
Nelson Elwell of Lynn. Mass. Wis
tied at Charles Campbell's over the
Fourth.
Onslow Campbell of Providence, r.
T., passed a few days recently with
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. f. l..
Campbell.
Mrs. Lyman Waterman of Webster
was a visitor at Mrs. Hattie Libby's,
Wednesday.
Rev. William Hague and wife of
Gorham visited friends in town for
a few days this week.
Mr. and Mrs. Waldo Varney are re-
ceiving congratulations on the birth
of daughter, born Saturday night.
Mrs. Z. l.. Campbell is visiting rela-
tives in Rhode Island and Massachu-
sets for few weeks.
Mrs. Hiram Morrill, and children
have returned to Bath after passing
some time with Mrs. Morrill's mother,
Mrs Newhall.
John Day Smith of Minneapolis,
Mimi, was calling on friends in the
place recently.
Harold Alden of Massachusetts Wis
tied at Mr.. seymore Whites over the
Fourth.
The New York herald., 1922-04-23

undoubtedly Is a cruel barrier to build
before a beautiful horse. One Is Valen-
tines Brook, the other is Becher's Brook.
At Becher's Brook the fence is five feet six
inches high with two foot rail four feet
in front of Il. Before the horse has cleared
these obstacles in his leap he must cover
an ugly ditch, running with murky water
four feet deep and several feet wide.
II was at Becher's Brook that the noted
steeplechase horse Awbeg, one OF the no.
blest animals in Great Britain, fell to his
knees, rolled over on his side, with his
head under him, breaking his neck. I'm
mediately behind Awbeg came the wonder
full Wavertree, considered to be one of the
best steeplechasers ever sent along the
course. wavertree, cheered by shout
from his jockey, lifted himself into the air
just as Awbegs heels disappeared beyond
the fence. His was a splendid leap. AS
he raised for the fence, clearing the foli-
age by at least eight inches, his beautiful
slender front legs curving gently to re-
ceive as with spring his impact with the
earth beyond the ditch, the gallant animal
saw stretched on the ground, just where
he himself would land, the quivering body
of his predecessor at the leap. A few feet
still beyond was Awbegs rider scrambling
to HIS feet. madly endeavoring to get out
OF the way. The spectators saw Waver-
trees head. Wavertree's nostrils shoot out
they saw his body, even though IL was
poised In the air, twitch as II suddenly
The New York herald., 1922-04-23

two foot space to clear at the very begin
ming OF his leap. But for the spectators OF
the Grand National such jump would be
thought ridiculous. Therefore, there Is
added at the other side OF the ditch five
foot foliage fence, which Is more than three
feet thick. Those who are familiar with
steeplechasing know at once that the horse
must clear at least fifteen feet in this one
leap to avoid tripping. Few horses, indeed,
have ever made the jump and remained on
their feet when they landed. II is here
that the majority OF the magnificent ami
mails entered in the Grand National come
to grief, spilling themselves and their
riders.
Most OF the steeplechase riders know how
OF course, to fall gracefully and to lessen
the danger of seriously hurting themselves
The thoroughbred horses, too, have a way
OF taking their falls in some miraculous
way that seems to protect them. There are
few, however, who escape this Jump with
out broken leg or twisted tendon. Last
year, OF the thirty-one horses that entered
the Grand National only nine were left
when this jump was reached. or these
nine only four went on. or the twenty
seven accidents more than a dozen were so
serious as to virtually remove the horses
from the racing field. Two were perma-
nently crippled.
Then there are two other outstanding
obstacles on the course, each one OF which
The New York herald., 1922-04-23


reach away from the catastrophe confront
ing him, and his head veered around to
follow. in sturdy effort to guide himself
so that he might land at one side OF the
fallen Awbeg
Partly he succeeded. His body cleared
that OF the horse, which had fallen in his
path. But he could not clear Awbeg's
rider. who was just getting on his knees.
Wavertree's four feet seemed to land
sauarely on the fallen riders shoulder. The
calloused spectators closed their eyes and
shuddered. 1t seemed as though horse and
two riders we're about to be tangled in a
floundering mass Somehow, though,
Wavertree planted his feet in such way
that he missed the fallen rider completely,
and the photograph on this page shows
just how he did 1t. An instant after the
photograph was taken wavertree had fallen
forward on his neck, giving 1t bad twist
from which he may never recover. His
rider had had time to prepare for the spill,
and walked of the course unhurt.
Just few moments later another horse
St. Bernard, came over the fence, and
spilled between Awbeg and Wavertree. He,
too, was badly bruised, but also his rider,
heating the shouts before he took the leap,
was prepared and rolled aside uninjured.
Just beyond this dangerous jump is an
other which is even worse. and the scene
of even more accidents This is valen-
tines Brook. The fence is several inches
higher and is built at the end Of long run
The New York herald., 1922-04-23

over roughly plowed ground. Those who
laid out the course, with their little re-
gard for the lives Of the horses doomed to
make their gallant effort to come out safely,
were not content that at this place the
horse should lift his rider almost six feet
in the air and carry him safely through
flight OF sixteen feet, but insisted that the
horse should reach the jump plagued and
tired by hundred yard struggle over
rough ground that would trouble many
horses to keep their feet.
Next comes the water jump, where the
steeplechaser almost requires wings.
First, there is a two foot rail, then a few
and beyond this-a running stream Of
water fifteen feet wide! It would seem as
though any horse that has survived the
Canal Fence, Valentines Brook Becher's
Brook and the Water Jump should be
sufficiently pitied to be excused from fur
ther tortures. But no. these are only four
of the obstacles he must surmount II he
wishes to walk on the field with his legs,
body and neck intact. There still are
twenty-eight more, and not only must he
make these twenty-eight other jumps but
he must go over each one Of those four
dreadful obstacles a second time.
And in the Grand National there are
dangers other than even these treacherous
jumps. At many OF the fences there is
not room for more than two or three horses
to prepare for the jump abreast. Often
half dozen, and even more, riders bring
their steeds to one OF these jumps at about
the same time Consequently they must
bump and jostle each other, each rider try
ing desperately to be first to reach the
first fence and TO have clear way for his
jump, and to be assured that there will
be no fallen horse to stumble over on the
other side.
At the starting post all the horses are
lined up together. or late years there
The New York herald., 1922-04-23


killed. SPECTATORS have said because of
their inability to lift riders who have en-
joyed too many good dinners.
Even in England. the country Of steeple-
chasing, there are no courses which are
marked by such obstacles as those strewn
along the course OF the Grand National.
The longest other course Is three miles.
and the hardest OF these are quite easy for
hundreds OF each seasons steeplechasers.
Steeplechasing always has been an es-
sentially British sport. In early days
men were accustomed to match their hunt
ers against each other and ride across
country to a fixed point near to some
steeple which guided them on their way:
and this Is no doubt In several respects,
a class OF sport superior to that now prac-
ticed under the name OF steeplechasing.
for IL tested the capacity OF the horse to
jump fences OF all descriptions, and pro-
vided the rider with opportunities OF show
ing his readiness and skill in picking the
best line OF country. But racing OF this
kind afforded spectators a very small
chance OF watching the struggle; and
madeup steeplechase courses. the whole
circuit OF which could be viewed from the
II is especially since the war that a
feeling OF resentment against the cruel
ties of the Grand National has been taking
more and more tangible shape. So many
OF the thoroughbred animals entered in
this years race were hurt that the an
tagonism seems to be certain OF definite
result. It is doubtful IL spectators ever
again will be treated to the spectacle of
what is in many ways almost one day
slaughter Of the finest horses in the king
dom. II is extremely doubtful II in Amer
ica such an event would be given the
clearance OF favorable public apprecia-
ton.
There are those. OF course, who main
tain that the Grand National is Englands
greatest spur to the breeding Of fine horses,
but more and more these are losing favor.
The New York herald., 1922-04-23

usually have been from thirty to
forty. Even in country where
there is a wide effort to breed
and raise horses fit for the
Grand National there seldom are
more than ten horses entered in any
year who have the slightest chance,
in the opinion Of the spectators, OF
finishing the course. Yet in the pell-
nell dash for the first fence the ex-
citement of those horses who really
should not have been entered often
cause others who, II left to an un-
crowded field, might even make the
worst jumps, fail at the easier leaps
There are many bad spills. injuring
both riders and horses, caused by the
mad scramble of riders and steeds
who really have small reason to hope
that the honor Of being among the
winners will ever fall to them.
Most OF the horses in the Grand
National have to carry between lao
and It's pounds of rider weight. Cen
tlemen riders are not so diminutive
as even the heavier jockeys. Within
racopt vaarc MANY horses have been
The New York herald., 1922-04-23

Above - A remarkable Photographic
scene at Becher's Brook, one of the deadly
traps of the Grand National"
One horse is safely away; one is falling.
The horse just topping the fence will break
his leg when he lands and will be shot. In
a moment another brave horse will come
over and twist his neck in a spill" (Photo-
graph by Illustrated London News.)
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-11-02
s5o,00O FEDERAL FUNDS GRANTED
 LOCAL COLLEGE
First Allotment to Alaska College Is Made by Fed
 eral Government.

The first annua Federal allotment toward the maintenance and endoW ment Of the Alaska Agricultural Col iege X School of Mines has been g., proved by the Bureau of Budget and a check for $50.000 received Gy the Territorial Treasurer covering the allotment, according to TreasuI- -r W G. Smith This is said to definitely assure the finances necessary tor th~ continued operation of Alaska fir.t college
 This is the first aid rece; I'd b} the Territory in it's establishment O. the Fairbanks institution, all build ings, original equipment and other necessary expenditures incurred m opening b being paid for out O. Ter ritorial appropriations The money is available annually to coleea5 teaching agriculture and the me chanic arts as provided in Colg1es sional Acts passed in 1890 and in 1907.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-11-02
6EAUMONTS ENTERTAIN
 WITH HALLOWEEN PARTY

MT. and Mrs George D. Beau mont entertained with a Hallowe' en fancy dress party Tuesday evening at their home in the Spickett Apart ments. The guests were attired in varied costumes and the evening was spent in entertainment appropriate to the occasion.
 Mrs. A. G. Shoup won the prize for the character costume and Miss M. Ducey won the prize for the most original costume. She represented the Latest News" and wore a gown made entirely of Empire newspapers,
 The guests were Judge T. NJ. Reed, MT and Mrs. A. G. Shoup, A. E.. Maltby, MT. and Mrs. V. A. Paine, N. H. Castle, A. B. Cole, Mir. and Mrs. w. M Garster Miss NJ. Ducey, Mrs. J. F. Pugh, Mrs. L. s. Botsford and N, o. Hardy.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-11-02
HAYNES NEWS NOTES;
 SOCIAL LIFE ACTIVE

HAYNES, Oct 3i-The dance giy- their building last Thursday even ing was a great success Although
 it was q rainy night, there was q good attendance and those who did not wish to dance played cards. A nice lunch of ice cream, cake and coffee was served, completing an en- jovable evening.
 The school entertainment given by the government native school in their school room on Friday evening was the best ever given by them. The scholars did remarkably well in every number. The song by a little Shrot- ridge girl. seven or eight years old, was well rendered for one so young. Little Tommy Holster as band master conducting the orchestra. did himself proud. His time was per feet, and no conductor of orchestra or band could have done better in comparison.
 The class in rapid calculation did extremely well The class was com posed of children from about seven to eleven and their work was of the best. Mrs. Ellen Pyne, the princi- pal. and MT Duncan, assistant teach CT. are doing remarkably good work in the school.
 w. w. Batcheller arrived on the Estebeth today and will probably be here until the Spokane arrives Thursday.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-11-02
DAHLQUIST HERE .@
 FROM SURVEY TRIP

Fred Dahlquist, cadestral engineer. returned to Juneau last night on the Forest Ranger ", in command of George Peterson, after an absence of several weeks on survey work in this district. He was accompanied by J. $. Young, who has been assisting him in the work.
 MT. Dahlquist has been making surveys between here and Sitka and has worked at Sitka, Chichagof, Perll Straits, Windham and other ports On the route. t
 He will go out when the weather clears to finish a survey work on Douglas Island and at Aux Bay, com pleting the seasons work.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-11-02
Watch for Blood Red Card; Channel To Be Bombarded

Juneau, Douglas and Tread well are to be bombarded from the air. On the day that Roy l. Jones, aviator, leaves Juneau for Hoonah and Sitka, he will lombard the town with shots from The Empire These shots will be paper of various tints and 1000 will fall over each town. Each card will proclaim The Alaska Daily Empire, All the News, All the Tine"
 Each blood red card which is shot will be a prize winner for the person who picks it up. The first person in Juneau to reach The Empire office with d red card will be given one years subscription, provided he is not already a subscriber. If he is subscriber the subscrip- tion may be given or sent to a friend. In Douglas and Tread well the first red card received at Guys Drug Store after the plane shoots the cards, will be the prize winner, following the same rules as are given above.
 Cards will be dropped over the town of Sitka, where the prize will also be given.
 Jones expected to leave for Hoonah and Sitka tomorrow, but the stormy weather may delay his trip, he said.
 During the last two days Jones has taken up 32 passen- gers. All who have gone up have expressed themselves as being delighted with the ex- perience and many have tried it a second time.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-11-02
ELKS HAVE GOOD TIME
 AT PARTY LAST NIGHT

Last nights "open house" enter tanment of the Elks was well at tended and proved very enjoyable During the early part of the evening the bowling alleys were well patron ized by the ladies, and cards and dancing filled in the rest of the time. Steamed clans served in the ban quet hall proved a strong attraction
 Chairman M. L. Stepp of the en tertainment committee announces that the next social affair of the lodge will be held one week from next Wednesday.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-11-02
MOTHERS MEETING OF P. I. A. IS
 HELD LAST NIGHT

The first of the three mothers ing the school year, as outlined in the plan of program for the Parent Teacher Association was held at 8 o'clock last night at the high school auditorium. Mrs. Grace Davis, chair man of the committee in charge of the meeting. presided.
 The meeting was most interesting and provided ample time for dis cusSion of each topic as it was brought before the meeting. All of the women took an active part in the discussion, Mrs. Davis said. The sub jects discussed were: "Pastimes for Children of Primary Grades led by Mrs. R. E Robertson; Social Activi- ties of Grammar Grades Young PeO- pie" Mrs. A. P. KashevarOff; Shall Young People Dance?'; Social Ac- tiv'.ies of High School" Mrs. J. E. Lanz
 It was suggested that the meetings be held once each month as a moth- CTS club The suggestion was dis cussed and it was decided to take DO definite action until a future date.
 Mrs. Dorothy Leduc gave a violin solo, Concerto from Lalo, followed by an encore, Serenade by Drdla. She was accompanied by Mrs. L. D. Henderson
 Mrs. C. P. Jenne gave vocal solo, "A Cycle of Life" followed by an encore. She was accompanied by Mrs. Henderson.
 IL is the am of the association to hold the mothers and fathers meet ings for the purpose of solving the problems of motherhood and father hood. especially in relation to the school.
 The next mothers meeting will b. held on the last Tuesday in January and the third on the last Tuesday in April.
 The fathers meetings will be held Tuesday evening, two weeks before the November February and May general association meetings.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-11-02
BIG COMEDY TO
 BE GIVEN NEXT
 WEEK; ALL FUN
Large Cast of lawmakers Will Present Play for Am
 erican Legion Post.

Juneau amusement fans and all others are going to have two hilar- ious nights next week at the Coli scum Theatre when a bunch of joy makers, all local theatrical folks are going to present "The Liars" as a benefit for the American Legion. There are going to be several new faces seen in comedy work when "The Liars is presented and sev- eral old favorites are also going to appear Perhaps one of the new corners to the speaking stage" who will receive a vociferous welcome will be United States Marshal George B. Beaumont, who will take the part of an officer of the law in the comedy. Quick action is re- quired for the part and Beaumont, who is a member of the Legion, de- clares that he will positively appear, if he IS in town, and the other mem bers of the cast have dared him to Hay down. so undoubtedly the Marshal will be seen both nights in the difficult role of sheriff
 "The Liars" is all comedy the lines being full of good stuff and there is no opportunity for anything but fast action throughout the en- tire production. The cast has been diligently rehearsing for the past two weeks and have two of the three acts down perfectly at the present date. Between now and next week, Thursday, the first night of