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Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1922-11-03
A Run of Luck.

1.-THE closest call I ever had" said
the ruddy-faced passenger, was out
in Arizona. Our uain ran onto a
bridge where the supports had been
washed away by flood"
"And the train fell into the river?"
NO; as good luck would have it,
just at that moment 1t was being held
up by train robbers
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1922-11-03
OASIS IN ARIZONA DESERT
What Has Been Done to Make Ajo, tor
Centuries an Arid Spot, "BIos-
som Like the Rose.'

West Of the Santa Cruz and south
of the ella In Arizona the territory Is
generally an lrreclalmable desert. Its
mountains, however, abound in rich
ore of gold, silver and copper. AT the
celebrated mine, the New Cornelia
Copper company has created In the
midst Of this arid district Il garden
spot with attractive and artistic houses
of mission architecture, and broad ave
nues lined with palms, This has
been accomplished by providing mil
lion gallons of water day, Which Ii
pumped from 700 foot well eight
miles from town. The history OF min
Ing in the, district Is full of the ro'
nance of the West, the copper deposit
there having been first worked by the
Spaniards and MeXlcans 200 years be-
fore the Gadsden purchase. Accord
Ing to A. w. Allen, writing in En-
cheering and Mining Journal-Press. 1t
was only after long experimentation
that process adaptable to the treat.
ment Of complex ores was evolved.
The operating company provides n
school and hospital for benefit of Its
employees and also runs protlt-shar-
Ing store. The camp Is connected with
the railroads of the country by a
branch of the Ell Puso and Southwest.
.ern railroad. The mining claims and
the mill sites cover an area of 2,85l
acres. The property affords "A strik-
ing and unusual example of what
American industrial management can
accomplish under adverse climatic and
geographical conditions.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1922-11-03
Educational,

"Dld you get n chance to talk with
Francine before she eloped with
Speck?' asked Heloise of the rapid
fire restaurant.
yeah" replied Claudine Of the
same establishment. "She said folks
call him no good, but she didn't know
any reason why she shouldn't marry
him II she wanted to-"
"Well, she's taken the short way to
find out, I'll say"
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1922-11-03
The Cashier

A young woman went to call on n
lady who had entertained her. The
latter's five-yenr-oId daughter, who was
playing on the lawn, said: Mamma
isn't at home"
81 am sorry replied the young
woman, "for | have come to pay my
party call"
"Oh, I'll take the money" said the
child promptly.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1922-11-03

She-You should change your style
Of dancing a little.
Hem what way?
She-Iou might occasionally step on
my left foot.-lrish Independent.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1922-11-03

of the neud, on the nHnds, ON inc
pulse, on the legs, he discovers the
heart, for the heart leads to every
member and II beats In the canals of
every member."
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1922-11-03
MAKING A DAY OF 1T

Bird Sport-3o on home owIey,
old boy, you don't want to make a
day Of it.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1922-11-03
Eurrowed With Care.

She follows each new wrinkle
This fashionable frau;
That's why her hubby's such q lot
or wrinkles In his brow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-08-21

In view of the fact that the peo-
ME of Maine are to depend to con-
siderable extent upon wood for fuel
during the coming winter, Governor
Baxter is planning to call a con-
ference Of the railroad officials OF
the Grand Trunk, Maine Central,
Boston and Maine, Bangor ana
Aroostook and Canadian Pacific,
whose lines are within the State to
see if some joint arrangement cannot
he made for reducing freight rates
on cord wood. There is ample sup
plv of wood within the State and by
stimulating an interest in wood cut
ting Governor Baxter expects that
a proper supply can be obtained II
the railroads are willing to reduce
their rates and the consumers can
get the benefit Of this reduction
considerable saving can be made IN
the cost Of fuel. 1t would be nee
essary to have it definitely arranged
that this benefit should accrue to the
consumer rather than to other parties
and Governor Baxter and Director
Lane are planning for the conference
in the near future.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-08-21
Four Portland Jitney
Licenses Are Ordered
Revoked by the P. L. Comm.

A decision was rendered by the
Public Utilities Commission Satur-
day revoking the licenses of Philip
II. Lovett, manager of the Portland
TaXicab Company, Leonard p. Nor
rison Of Peaks Island, Donnie De-
confer of Sebago Lake and Frederick
II. Kellogg of Portland, proprietors
of so called jitney busses. These
men We're charged with violating the
rules and regulations of the Public
Utilities Commission. The decision
further states that the men at the
expiration of 10 days from August %
may receive new certificate to do
business by making the proper APP
plicatipn.
The Portland TaXicab Company,
Decormier and Morrison, We're
charged with failure to make a full
spot at grade crossings and Kellogg
was accused of permitting two pas
senGcrs TO ride on the same seat with
him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-08-21
OAK GROVE SEMINARY AH0ME
and SCHOOL OF HIGHEST STANDING

Y. NJ. c. A. and the Y. W. c. A. Down
in the basement are the shower and
locker rooms and a long room with
a dirt floor which lis used for indoor
practise during the baseball season.
At the foot Of the hill f1anked by
the tall evergreen woods. Is the little
chapel in which on Sundays the
members of the student body and of
the faculty gather for divine worship
1t is from this little building that
many have stepped forth. their di-
plorfas in their hands and sorrow in
their hearts as they cane to the full
realization that they were leaving
Oak Grove and the many close
friends which they had made there.
The student activities are many
and Of a varied nature. There are OF
course the usual sports in their prop
err season. There is also tennis
which is played upon a court situat-
ed in beautiful grove of pine trees
near where were the old Quaker
Camp meeting grounds.
Hikes and camping trips are fea-
ture Of the fall and spring and in
winter skating upon the kennebec
ana SUOWSHOeillS, SkliiiS Gnu IodS'iiic
are all very much enjoyed.
There are several clubs and socie-
ties at the school, the y. NJ. c. a.
and the y. W. c. A. with which all
are familiar and Philomathean. the
literary society. which takes up all
kinds Of literary endeavor.
One other feature Of which the
school is very proud is the school pa
per Oak Leaves This paper is
mana gcd by the students, under fac
ulty supervision and has been placed
among the FIVE best school papers of
Eastern Prepare tory schools by The
Cue" the school paper of Albany
Academy, Albany. y. y. 1t is full of
fine cuts and interesting articles
written by the students themselves
and is a great credit to the school
and 20 the students who manage 1t.
Oak Grove is one of the only two
Quaker schools in the New England
states. Students of all other denom-
nations, however, are admitted TO
the institution, and although the
study of the Bible is required no ref
erence to UNCONVENTIONAL teachings is
made.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-08-21
STATE HOUSE

Cornish, Office Of superintendent Of
schools; Dover Foxcroft, Office of SUI
perintendent of schools; Ellsworth,
School Street grammar; Falmouth,
office of superintendent Of schools;
Franklin, High school building;
Freedom, village school; Houlton,
office of superintendent Of schools;
Jonesport, High school building;
Milo, grammar school building; North
Arson, Arson academy: Portland,
High school building; Pressure Isle,
normal school; Rangeley, High school
building; Rockland, office of superin
tendent of schools; Rumford. office of
superintendent Of schools; South
Berwick, grammar school; Stratton,
office Of superintendent of schools;
Union, High school building; Ninal
haven, Washington school; Water
Vile, office of superintendent of
schools.
The following program will be car
ried out in the examination: A. NJ
$50 to $40, Preliminaries; $40 to
800 Reading; $40 to 1910, Arithme-
tic; 1910 to 11.05 Grammar; 11.05 to
70, History.
P. Moo to 1.45, Nature Studies;
Las to $50; Civil Government; $50
to SIS, School Laws; 3.15 to 4, Geo
graphy; 400 to 4.45 Physiology; AS
to 500 Spelling.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-08-21
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
State Highway Construction

Seacicd proposals addressed TO the
State Highway Commission. Augusta:
Maine. for building seven sections o.
State highway in the Towns Of BridS-
mile. Of htuminous macadam surface;
Prcsque Isle. us miles of cement
concrete surface: and Turner. -"
miles, Perry. SIG miles, Rome ana
New Sharon, 2.G1 miles. and New
sharon. 3.37 miles. all of gravel sur
face, will be received by the Commls-
sion at its office in the State House
Augusta. Maine. until eleven ~!
o'clock A. NJ, Standard Time. August
18th, 1922. and at that time and place
puhliclv opened and read. The work
viii consist Of grading, drainage, ana
surfacing.
Each proposal must be made upon
the blank form provided by the Com
post of one dollar will be required;
and must be accompanied by cerflned
check or a surety bond for 1870 or lhe
amount bid, payable 70 the Treasurer
Of State of Maine. The eneNlope en-
closing the proposal should be plainly
marked Proposal for State Highwa%,
Construction in the Town of ------.
The deposit and the certified cheek
will be returned to the unsuccessful
bidder unless forfeited under the con-
ditions stipulated.
A bond satisfa Glory to the Commls-
sion. OF not less than one-fourth nor
moro than onc-half of the amount OF
the contract viii be. required. Plans
may be seen and forms Of specitica
tons and contract may be obtained az
the Office of the Commission, Augusta
Maine 81
The right Is reserved TO reject any
or all PROPOSALS.
WILLIAM NJ. AVER, Chairman,
FRANK 4. PEABODY.
LYMAN II. NELSON,
State Highway Commission.
PAUL d. SARGENT.
Chief Engineer.
Dated at Augusta, Me. August TO-
.ist9 e. - .sze=-a- -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-08-21

-hlCiiI gan Was dtCpTulnSIy lNe only
state in which the income of farmers
which includes a return on property as
well as labor. WAS less than the aver
age income of Tie gainfully employed.
The highest average income of farm
ers is found in California with S34S5.
and the lowest in certain Southern and
New England states. where it was
less than s1oOA.
These facts are shown in detail in
the report on redistribution of Income
by States, which is especially de-
signed to meet the needs of many in
yestgators who are concerned with the
comparative capacity of the various
states to bear increased taxes, to bu-
goods OF various sorts, to absorb g.
Curities, etc. it also undertakes TO
analyze the relative importance oc
agriculture in lie different sections or
tie country.
Income as defined in this report is
the money value of all the goods anil
services produced during the year. The
sources on which the estimates arc
based are the Income Tax Reports.
Census Reports, wages data, reports OF
the Department Of Agriculture and
statements Of corporations.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-08-21
ADJUSTMENTS
SHE WAS BORN TO PURPLE: HE
WAS A SELF MADE MAN
Under Oath" Has Elaine Hammer.
stein as Heroine

She could trace her ancestry back
to the Mayfower. His ancestors had
been peasants in the Old World, and
he had come over in the steerace. She
was accustomed to the fine things
the silken things Of life; but he had
known what it was to so without his
three meals a day; he had known
struggle and suffering. And he had
mounted to the top of the heap,
overcoming all obstacles that lay in
his path.
In attaining his ambition. he ruins
the father of the girl. But Cupid
works in a peculiar way his wonders
to perform. Love enters into the
dramatic problem, and marriage
solves the riddle.
Such story is Under Oath"
which Will be seen at the Colonial
theatre today.
In Under Oath a great cast is
very much in evidence, headed by
Elaine Hammerstein. Such promi-
nent and brilliant moving picture ac-
tors as Niles Welch, Mahlon Hamil-
ton and Wallace Macdonald give the
picture distinguished edge
Other things on the program are
safe in the Safe" a Fox comedy and
the International News.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-08-21
Governor Baxter Asks
Priority for Maine Coal

Governor Baxter has made an appeal
to the federal fuel administration
Hon. Henry 3. Spencer, asking that
Maine be given the same preference
that has been given certain OF the
northwestern states. Conditions OF
climate and transfer are much the
same in Maine as in the northwest.
Governor Baxters letter is as follows:
"Hon. Henry r. Spencer.
Federal Fuel Administrator
Washington, d. c.
Mr.. dear Mr.. Spencer:
Climatic conditions in Maine make
our fuel problem unique one. A large
percentage OF the coal coming to our
State is shipped by water to points
on the Kenncbcc. Penoscot and st.
Croix rivers. These rivers are closed
by ice on or about November 10TH,
and II coal Is 20 come through the nor
NAL channels the winters supply OF
the communities served from river
points must all be delivered prior to
the date in question.
understand that certain prioritlcs
have been given to states in the north
similar to those in Maine and where
shipments are made by the Great
Lakes that freeze over carly in the
winter. 1t would seem to me to be
proper to give Maine the same prior
tiles that have been given the north
western states. Our people cannot live
and our industries cannot operate with
out proper fuel supply If we should
he obliged to depend upon rail coal
its cost would be almost prohibitive.
We have on hand in the rivers in
question approximately 5542 tons of
anthracite and bituminous coal and
our estimated requirements are o5s,-
o9o
l make this plea for special consid
Grafton for the State Of Maine.
Sincerely yours,
(Signod) TERCINAL F. BAXTER.
Governor Of Maine"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-08-21
Income By States
Shows N. Y. Leads
In Distribution

New York Aug o0.-Illinois with
s4962, 100000 as the annual aggregate
income of its citizens leads the North
Central States. according to compila-
tons which have been announced at
the headquarters Of the National Blu
reau of Economic Research. New York.
Illinois receives seven and one-half
per cent of the nations income, a fig
IRE which is exceeded only by New
York and Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania
ranks second with s5.95s.000.00o. while
New York tops the list with little
more than s9000,000,0 900. These data
arc Ken from advance sheets of a re-
port entitled distribution of Income
by States" which will be issued by
the National Bureau of Economic Re
search this month. This study which
was prepared by Oswald W. Knauth,
supplements an exhaustive investiga-
ton of Income in the United States"
upon which the Research Staff of the
Bureau under DR.. Wesley c. Mitchell,
has been engaged for more than
year.
The EastNorth Central states, Ohio,
Indiana, Illinois. Michigan and Wis
consin, according to the report, Dis
tribution Of Income by States" had
IN 1919 total income of nearly S15,-
900, 100000. which was % per cent of
the income Of the entire country. At
the same time their population was ex-
actly one-fifth Of the total AS a
group. therefore, their average per
ca pita income Of 1854 was somewhat
higher than that of the whole country
which was 1927, through less than the
s7S3 average in the Eastern states, and
the figure Of S796 enjoyed by the Pa
cific states.
The Middle Atlantic states. New
York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania
taken as a group have over one-fourth
Of the national income, and with the
East-North Central group and the New
| England states have more than one
half Of the total.
| The balance of income between that
which is due to agriculture and to
other sources IS almost exactly the
| same in the East-North Central states
as for the entire country, about one
! sixth. This means that as group
these states are practically self
| supporting In contrast, the Eastern
! states get only one-thirtieth of their
| income from agriculture. and must
therefore depend upon food supplies
brought from the West. The Western
states, and most of the Southern
| states, get about one-third of their in
come from agriculture and must
therefore ship food extensively in ex-
change for manufactured products.
Detailed figures for the East-North
! Central states show that while the ag-
gregate income of Illinois was about
| S3,262, 100000 or seven and one-hal If
! per cent of the nations income, Ohio
came next, with 1867 900 000, then
| Michigan with s2.5So 600. 900 and In
diana and Wisconsin with less than
| $4,000, 600, 600.
The average incomes Of the gain
| fully employed in these states varies
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-08-21

People from all parts Of the United
States and from many other parts OF
the world have stood enraptured
with the beauties Of the Maine seem
cry as seen from Oak Grove Semi
nary. The school site is on hill In
the town of Nassalboro and one can
see for miles and miles in the west
and south-the farm lands OF VAS
salboro and Sidney with the Kenne-
bee River winding lazily through on
its journey to the ocean.
Back Of the school are many acres
of fine woodland, offering the stud
ents a chance for wholesome recrea-
! ton and communion with nature.
Here, in the spring, classes in botany
conduct their search for the hrst
flowers Of the season and here, too,
in the winter, the members OF the
student body and Of the faculty fare
forth upon their snowshoes and skis
to enjoy those sports for which Maine
is noted.
In such wholesome surroundings
as these, stand the buildings that
have been known as Oak Grove for
so many years. The school itself is
large three story building built in the
form Of a squat letter It" The first
floor is devoted to the study hall, rec
itation rooms, Laboratories. reception
room, music room, library and the
main office and the principals private
Office. The other two floors are oc-
cupied by dormtories, one wing con-
tanning the boys dormitory and the
! other that of the girls. Practically
the entire student body lives in the
| building and they are always under
| the care Of the teachers as the latter
| have apartments on the several cor
ridors and have general oversight OF
! them. AS the class rooms are sltuat-
! ed in the same building as the dor
mitories, it is not necessary for the
| students to be out Of doors in stormy
| weather.
| In 1906 fine gymna SUM was built
! by popular subscription. This build
| ing was at that time one of the best
! in the state. 1t is very high posted,
! with large floor and balcony on
one side, making iran ideal place in
which TO play basketball and other
indoor games. 1t also contains a
beautiful room which is used by the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-08-21
Places Where Exams for
Teachers Certificates
Will Be Held August IS

DR.. Augustus o. Thomas, State
superintendent OF public schools.
Saturday announced that eXamina-
tions for teachers State certificates
of elementary and secondary grade
would be held Saturday, August -, at
the following places:
Athens, grammar school; Auburn
High school building; Augusta, State
House; Bangor High school build
,nc; Faith, High school building;
Buckfield, High school building; Cas-
20, High school building; Calais. Of
flee of superintendent of schools:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-08-21
California Politics
In Vigorous CAMPAIGN

Sacramento, Cal. Aug. 19-(By The
Associated Press)-Nigorous cam
paigning by senatorial and guberna-
torlal candidates was the feature of
the weeks preceding Californias pri-
mary election, which VIII be held on
August 20 and at which candidates
will be nominated for complete state
ticket and for all county offices.
Virtual last-minute injection into
the pre- primary campaign Of A re-
publican opponent against United
States Senator Hiram W. Johnson
who had been expected to have a
clear field so far as the republican
nomination was concerned. aroused
oldtme political anita gonisms. Sen
ator JohnsOns opponent was Charles
G. Moore, San Francisco engineer and
president Of the Panama Pacific In
ternational Exposition at San Fran
cisco in 1915.
Moore's candidacy was announced
after meeting in San Francisco of
republican leaders opposed TO John
son. and following the announcement
it became apparent that the anti
johnson campaign would be based on
the latter's opposition to the Four
Power Pacific treaty.
Early in the campaign reports were
circulated that Moore had the back
ing of the administration of Presi-
dent Harding and that il was a fight
of progressive" as represented by
Moore, against man who was at
outs with the national administra-
ton. Later reports from Washing
ton said the president had decided to
take no part in the California sena-
torial fight. 1t also was declared by
Senator Johnson's friends that aside
from his vote against the Four Pow
er Treaty, Johnson was firm sup
porter Of the President.
Senator Johnson returned to Cali
forna and was prompt to take up the
fight. In his opening speech TO the
home folks" he declared that it was
the same old fight against the same
old gang"-men who opposed him
when he was governor and fought the
Southern Pacific railroad company
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-08-21

and other corporations. Senator
Johnson also declared that he had re-
turned Ito the best protected state in
the Union so far as the tariff was
concerned. He declared that he had
opposed the -Four Power treaty be-
cause he was opposed to "entangling
alliances" and because of the jap
anose immigration issue, which for
years had been vital in California.
Other candidates for the senatorial
nominations We're William j. Pear
son, democrat, of Los Angeles, Upton
Sinclair, Socialist author, Pasa-
dena, and H. Clay Needham, prohi-
bitionist, Newhall.
For subernatorial honors. Cover
nor William y. Stephens WAS out TO
succeed himself on the republican
ticket. He also filed on the prohibi-
zionist ticket. His republican oppo-
nent was State Treasurer Friend w.
Richardson of Berkeley.
Mattison E. Jones of Glendale. a
Los Angeles suburb, and Thomas Lee
WoolWine, district attorney Of Los
Angeles county, were the democratic
candidates. Jones also filed on the
prohibition ticket. Alexander Horn
of San Francisco was the socialist
candidate.
Republicans Of the First and Sec
ond congressional districts in Nor
thern California made determined
effort TO regain these two seats in
the house of representatives from
Democratic incumbents. In all the
other nine districts, except the sixth
which has been vacant since the
death last fall Of Representative
Arthur Elston, the incumbents are
candidates TO succeed themselves.
No opposition candidates appeared
in the Fifth, Seventh, Eighth and
Eleventh districts to contest with
Republican incumbentS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-08-21

spend two weeks outing at Northport
Campground.
Mrs Lizzie Nose and daughter, MISS
Edith Nose, of Portland. were guests
of friends in Madison Thursday. Mrs.
Nose was formerly a resident OF this
village for number of years.
Dave Cameron and Mrs. Aiken of
Lawrence, Mass, arrived in Madison
Friday night to visit Mr.. and Mrs.
George Ruthworth and other relatives.
Maurice Pratt and Harold Moore
went Saturday afternoon to Jackman
to attend a reunion of Co. f Of the
103rd Regiment.