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, 1922-12-07
Italian Premier
To Join Meeting
OfALLied Heads

LONDON, Dec. 7.-CBy The Associ.
ated Press,6Premier Mussoiini. OF
I:aly. has accepted theinvitation to
come to London and the conference
of the allied premiers at the weekend
preliminary TO the Brussels confer
enc or ~reparations and war debts Is
thereby assured full representation.
Premier Mussolini started from
Rome today,
, 1922-12-07
WYOMING OILS

NEW YORK. Dec. Prices of
wyoming oils at 2 p. M. today were
listed on the New York curb as fol-
lows:
Boston wyoming s5; Fensiand 1875;
Glenrock IL Merritt rs; Mountain
Producers 1855; Mutual II; Omar 90.
Salt Creek 1875.
, 1922-12-07
SUGAR

NEW YORK, Dec. .7.-sugar flu
lures closed steady; approximate sales
IL 500 tons.
The market for refined sugar con.
tinues quiet and prices are unchanged
at t7.1O to sT.25 for fine granulated.
Cotton.
q NEW YORK. Dec. 7.-Cotton spot
quiet; middling s24.s5.
, 1922-12-07
Financial Notes

WASHINGTON. d. C, Dec. -
Secretary Mellon says: "A few weak
spots remain but banking conditions
generally are sound. money rates are
reasonable and there is sufficient
credit available to meet all legitimate
demands. The wnste or the var is
beng prepared and even abroad there
are signs OF progress 81 the work of
reconsti uction.
IA new loan will be arranged for
to refund maturing obligations. The
amount of the ioan and the terms
will depend on various factors. par
ticularly tina money market.
Railroads are suffering from un-
der maintenance and inadequate
equipment and are finding 1t difficult
to meet the demands of business with
resulting congestion m manufacture
and trade and the dislocat'on of prices.
AS a consequence farm products ara
selling too low on the farms n too
high at the distributing centers."
American Locomotive In the past
three weeks has taken orders for 107
, 1922-12-07

market GOSSIP AND FIELD news
oil PRODUCTION SHOWING GAIN

NEW YORK, Dec: The daily average gross crude oil
production Of the United States increased $50 barrels for the
week ending December 2, totalling 1,600,050 barrels, as COM
pared with 1~,637,400 barrels for the preceding week, &C
cording to the weekly summary of the American Petroleum
institute. The daily average production east of the Rocky
, 1922-12-07

Twenty rails 1881 up 40.
The statement OF Chile Copper for
the quarter ended September 80,
shows a surplus Of ssis.lq2 after III
terest. amortization and depreciation
equal 10 81 cents q share. a SIS. on
sos. 900. 900 outstanding stock. This
compares with a deficit Of s1o7,352 for
the previous quarter.
California Petroleum declares itr
regular quarterly dividend of s1.TS or
the preferred. but no action was
taken on a common dividend by the
directors.
The New York Times average al
the close on December 6 on rs rails
was 6i.09 up 20, Twenty-Five indus
trials 1O6.77 up LA. Fifty stocks
So. 93, up 81.
, 1922-12-07
WHEAT PRICES
ARE STRONGER
Early Weakness Is Overcome
as Active Demand from
Buyers Sets In.

CHICAGO. Dec. New upturns IN
the price Of wheat took place today.
fresh strength developing quickly az
ter some weakness at the start. Lower
quotations at Liverpool were response
BILE for tho initial declines here. On
the other hand. bulls were encouraged
By a further advance in sterling ex-
change. together with indications OF
export business AT h Gulf Of Mex
leo. The opening which ranged from
&c to nc lower, with May si.i55s 10
sl-l6is and July sLoA to sI.o7E.
was followed by a rise all Ground TO
above yesterdays finish.
Reports of t~orrentiai rains in
Argentina hhmpering the Argentine
harvest had an additional strengthen.
ing influence on the market. and 90
too. did continued attention to gossip
from Washington about proposed
credits. On the advances in price,
however. commission horses sold free.
ly. The close was firm as 10 40
net advance. with May I.isS to 1.I6x
and July 1.osIs TO 1.0sA.
Scarcity OF rural offerings gave in
dependent firmness 10 corn and bats.
After opening sc TO &c off to &c aG-
vance. May ssHc to 69&c. the corn
market scored a moderate general up
turn.
Some notice vas taken OF estimates
that h Italian corn crop would total
10000. 600 bushels as against 9s. 900.
600 bushels last year. The close was
firm. u TO IL net higher, with May
10 to 7o@7oh.
Oats started &c lower to a like ad-
vance. May 42&c and later made
slight general gains.
Provisions were steadled by higher
ouotatfous on hogs.
, 1922-12-07

The United States Treasury will
issue s7oo, 0oo. 900 in new securities on
December 10, consisting of s400, O00.-
900 in So and 4 per sent certificates
, 1922-12-07

OMAHA, Neb., Dec. T.-U. e. De-
partment of Observation-Disclosures.
ce'pts 1000: active, mostly lie higher:
packing grades s7.oo@T.25: bulk 100
to $50 pound butchers ss.oe@s.1o; top
$50.
cattis-Receipts $500; beef steers
slow, steady to 1bc lower; contract
price corn feds s11.50; she stock
steady to easier; bulls and yeais
mostly easier; stocilers ana feeders
unchanged.
sheep-Receipts $500; killing classes
Uneven mostly steady to Toe higher;
bulk lambs $14.5O414.s5; top t1t.7B;
fed clipped lambs s1e.65@12.s5; best
yeariings S12.10; wethers $50; ewes
800; practically no feeders here; top
feeding lambs last Wednesday s14.oo.
, 1922-12-07

Officials OF Great Northern are con
ident that dividends will be continued
Mt thet7 per cent annual rate when
the directors meet December IS.
, 1922-12-07
SILVER

NEW YORK. Dec 5.-Foreign bsl
Isilver SASS: Mexican dollars Az
, 1922-12-07

Cash Grains.
CHICAGO. Dec. T-wheat-No. 2
hard S1.2f91.21A.
corn-No. ? mixed 7ae7sse; No. 2
yellow T2A@7sc.
oats-No. . white 44H 945He; No.
3 white Az @z2hc.
Rye-No. 2. sec.
Barley-63971c.
Timothy seed-s6.00Qs.T5.
Clover seed-$i5 90 5000.
Pork nominal. Lard $11.0o. Ribs
s10.O0G11.50.
, 1922-12-07

Flax Seed
DULUTH, Mimi, Dec. 7.-Closing
cash prices: flax seed December 2,46
bid; May 2.s5h; July 2.33 nominal.
, 1922-12-07

The output of pig iron for Noveu,
Der totRlied s.sTI.7o5 tons. the largest
slnce November. 1890.
, 1922-12-07

DENVER. Colo, Dec. f.-cattie-
Receipts 1900; market steady; beef
steers e4.0oG8.50; cows and hsifers
ss.5O@T.00; calves t6.0o@a.0o: stock
ers and feeders s2.B0GT.a5.
Hogs-Rscetpts $500; market STEADY
to 1oc higher; top $3.50 bulk t7.zb@
500.
sheep-Recsipts $500; market
steady to 1oc higher; lambs $4,000
14.25: ewes s4.oo9s.75; feeder lambs
s12.0o9135o.
, 1922-12-07

For Christmas gift bargains. visit
our balcony. Casper Jewelry Co,
o. s. bldg. l2-6-1st
, 1922-12-07

ing 10 mountain type and Is MaIiet
type d. The total orders are ais
tributed over Is roads.
Secretary Mellon says new taxes
are Unnecessary and recommends tho
reduction Of surtaxes.
DETROIT. Mich. Dec. T.-Pettoa
for tho appointment of a receiver for
the Saxon Motor Car corporation has
been filed In the federal court by the
Wire Wheel corporation.
Cumberland Pipeline company has
called a special meeting OF stockhold-
eTs 10 vote on an <ncrease in the cap.
it~aiization from $1,000. 900 TO $1,000.
600 Mt 500 par. II this action Is
authorized II is proposed to declare a
Toe per cent stock dividend payable
to stock OF record December 80.
NEW YORK. Dec. THE low sell
ing price Of the new stock OF tho
standard OF New Jersey has been due
TO the official announcement made at
4 "a AAAAR III HNR&A AAtAA4 Nh6 Nv
ciared that the directors had not pro-
posed to increase the 4gregate amount
of dividends being paid. In other
words h new stock would receive
only 81 a share annually in dividends.
II Is believed that the directors sad
applied only to tho immediate future
and that the outlook is bright for n
dividend larger than 81 a share next
year. As applied TO the increased cap
ital stock amounting to 20 5000. 900
shares. earnings in 1918 were S.s7 n
: share: in 1919. Ss.92; in 1920. $3.50
and in 1921, i.
Secretary Mellon believes that our
gold stock has grown so large that q
may become n menace. because OF in
stationary possibilities.
Austin Nichols is earning at a new
rate OF over Sc n share. The bust
ness for November exceeded that for
the previous month by over $500 900.
The allied premiers meet in Lon,
don Saturday TO confer on the Ger,
man debt.
|, A meeting Of stockholders OF tn,
Cities Service company haF beer
called for December IS to pass on
proposed increase in the capital stock
from 500, 900 900 TO s400, 0o0. 900.
Officials Of Great Northern are con
fdent that dividends will be continued
Mt the n per cent annual rate wher
the directors meet December IS.
Directors of tho Continental Car
company meet today.
The United States Treasury win.
issue $500, 600. 900 in new securities or
, 1922-12-07

and $500. 100000 in 2n year 4 per
cent notes dated December Is.
, 1922-12-07

A meeting Of stockholders OF the
Cities Service company haF been
called for December 2s to pass on a
proposed increase in the capital stock
from 500, 900 900 TO $500, 600 900.
, 1922-12-07

Twenty industriais 1915 up La.
Twenty rails 64.51 up 40.
, 1922-12-07

The D. s II G. has bought 20 inelud.
ing 10 n type and Is Maliet
type d. The total orders are dis.
tributed over is roads.
, 1922-12-07

Secretary Mellon say new taxes
are unnecessary and recommends the
reduction OF surtaxes.
, 1922-12-07

Austin Nichols is earning at a new
rate OF over Sc a share. The bust
ness fer November exceeded hat for
the previous month by over $500. 900.
, 1922-12-07

DETROIT. Mich. Dec. T.-PetitIoa
for tho appointment Of a receiver for
the Saxon Motor Car corporation has
been filed In h federal court by the
Wire Wheel corporation.
, 1922-12-07

The allied premiers meet in Lon,
don Saturday 10 confer on the Ger.
man debt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-27
Parents Meeting Smith
Kindergarten Mothers Club
Addressed by Supt. Stuart

On Wednesday evening, the Smith
kindergarten Mothers Club held its
first evening meeting and to this the
fathers were invited. Superintend-
cnt Herman II. Stuart was introduced
as the speaker of the evening. He
said that he had watched with great
interest the activities of the club and
realized it's educational value. He
hoped to see similar clubs started
in the other schools of the city. He
also said that he noted the prepon-
deyence of women at the meeting and
that the mothers had an emphatic
way of giving attention to the things
pertaining to the education of their
children. He then spoke Of the re
cent school survey and gave a COM
prehensive report Of the same
Miss Elizabeth Collins, the primary
supervisor, was then introduced.
She spoke of the Importance of the
primary years in the development Of
the child's relationship to life, and
said that in no room was there a
more sympathetic and helpful at
mosphere than in the Smith Kind
ergarten. She said that she was
conscious of the splendid cooperation
Of the parents In Augusta and
thought that in the last analysis the
school must rely upon the parents
Mrs. Halves, the kindergarten
teacher, cordially invited all the par
ents to be present at the kindergar-
ten session which comes on May IA,
the Friday before Mothers Sun
day.
Delicious refreshments were serv-
ed by the teachers of the Smith
school who have generously donated
SO to the club treasury. The meet
ing was adjourned after a pleasant
and instructive evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-27
Dolliver-Ward

wedding 10 local interest took
place ~ the High Street Congrega-
'nn.l church In Portland at 1 o'clock
Wednesday afternoon when James
Boob uoluvcr Of Boston. former
resident of Augusta, and Miss
Josephine Thomas Ward of Augusta
were united In marriage. the cere-
mory hrirg performed by Rev. III. S.
Ewdlcr In the wedding party were
u ana Mrs Walter II. Dolliver and
'lHet'er. Miss Dorothy. OF Boston,:
" l9d Mrs Ralph W. leighton and
.on. Harry. of Augusta: Mr.. and Mrs.
'Wrlce A. knight and daughter,
'.'''rrc. ~ Gardiner. and Miss
Lhl " Russell Of Augusta.
Nocr ihc ceremony the members
~ tN' party had dinner at the La
iaN'''r hotol. following which Mr..
ana Mrs polllvcr left on short trip
70 New YORK and other places. On
NOR rctgrn. Mr.. and Mrs. Dolliver
Will b" 81 home at 437 Cambridge
street AllstoN. Mass.
Thr groom Is the manager OF the
Weston s,1ro ot tho Mark Cross Co,
i'r Won known leather goods house
ny Vow York and Boston. He was
norm IN Augusta. and is the grand
.'" M Hiram Reed. late OF Augusta.
~ attended the public schools OF
AueH,'1 He has been connected
WIN tHo Cross concern for over 80
years lIc Us member Of the Bos-
ton CIV club ana tho Masonic bodies
% Boston
The bride is a graduate OF Cony
,ish school and Colby college. She
mas boon an active member and
worker " the South Parish Congre-
rational church and is n member OF
'N' Nonsslnoc Chapter. D. A. r. In
SOCIAL ana educational circles she has
'"''n one 81 the best known residents
= Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-27

after his graduation. Until then the
pulpit will be supplied by different
ones.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Jones of Auburn
were in town Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl F. Getchell and
two children Of Auburn were at their
summer home on Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Prince and Mr..
and Mrs. w. II. Robbins and family
of Lewiston were at the Robbins
cottage on the north shore of Cochne-
wagon lake, on Sunday.
Mrs. Wellington Higgins entertain
ed the Good Times club at her home
on High street. Tuesday afternoon.
A May ball will be given by Mon
mouth Firemen'S association at K. p.
hall Monday evening, May /. Smiths
orchestra of Augusta will furnish
music. This annual ball is for the
benefit Of the Volunteer Firemen's
association. Everyone welcome. Re-
freshments will be served at inter-
mission.
The Ladies' Circle of the Congre-
gational church will hold an all day
meeting Thursday, April 27. at the
vestry.
Among those who attended Confer
ence at Auburn We're Mrs. George
Haynes. Mrs. Elbridge Thompson,
Miss Augusta Leonard, c. B. Boyd.
Myron Prescott of Portland is at
the home of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
c. L. Prescott, for a few days.
Mrs. Lottie York of Winthrop is
coaching the junior class at Mon
mouth academy for the annual junior
exhibition to be held Friday evening,
April %. at Cumston hall.
Mrs. Roy d. Woodbury. has return
ed from Portland, after weeks visit
with relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-27
$4,000 Fire in
Oakland Warehouse

Oakland, Me-, April 26.-Fire of
unknown origin early today destroy
ed the entire seasons output of last
blocks Of Pride & Perkins and the
warehouse in which they were stored
here. The loss was placed at $4,000
on the blocks and $1,000 on the
building. with partial insurance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-27

medals. Walter Scott of New York.
vice president of Butler Brothers, a
former Bostonian, today gave to Ma
yor Curley the first two medals. for
award this year, the dies from which
they were cast land bonds valued at
$4,000, the income from which is to be
used to cover the cost of the medals
in future years. The medals are to
be awarded by the fire commissioner
and police commissioner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-27
SULPHUR CLEARS
A P|MPLY SKIN
Apply Sulphur as Told When Your
Skin Breaks Out

ANY breaking out of the skin on
face, neck, arms or body is overcome
quickest by applying Mentho-Sul-
phur. The pimples seem to dry right
up and go away, declares a noted
skin specialist.
Nothing has ever been found to
take the place of sulphur as PIN
pie remover. 1t is harmless and in
expensive. Just ask any druggist for
small jar of Mentho-Sulphur and
use it like cold cream.--Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-27
American Legion Notes

Members of the James Fitzgerald
Post No. 2, American Legion are re-
quested to meet at Legion hall at
1880 this Thursday evening. from
which point they will march in body
to City hall to attend the exercises to
be held by the G. A. r. and other mill
tary and civic organizations in com
memoration of the 10Gth anniversar,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-27
disabled Veterans of
world War Meet Friday

mere Will be meeting Of Au-
su''a napier, No. .. Disabled Amer
ah veterans of the World War.
''uaN April rs. in the American Le-
SION hall.
ne charter has arrived and will be
NM pied Application blanks. men,
N"'p cards and other data has
r,e ~ received and will be given out.
s S "lll be made to raise money to
~ delegates 10 the National Con-
.uon at san Francisco. June rs.
~ disabled war veterans are cor.
10Y 1,.S invited 70 the meeting whether
members or not.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-27
Edward Little Honor Parts

The class honors for the Edward
Little High School graduation were
elected Tuesday by the class a. fol-
lows: Milton Lyon and Helen Nc
Farland, prophesies; Raymond Fhz.
presentation of gifts; Josephine
Briggs. ode; George osgood. poet.
George Osgood In captain Of the
school baseball team this sprins.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-27
Funeral Of Joseph Grenier

Funeral services for the late
Joseph Grenicr were held Wednesday
IA NV ~ Augustine church, Rev.
d. Cuahot officiating in the presence
" largo gathering OF relatives and
fIrnls lutcrmcnt was in the st.
Nurustuo cemetery. The bearers
wore Gideon Pare. Edward Foun-
'Ar ADIr pomCrlrau. Arthur Tou-
"ua Nphorse jean and Alfred
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-27
MONMOUTH

Rev. and Mrs. G. w. M. Keyes re-
turned Monday from Conference. Mr..
Keyes has been appointed to Con-
way Center, N. H.
Percy Ridlon, student at Boston
University. has been appointed to this
charge and will come here on June
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-27
To Decorate Bravest
Fire Laddie and Cop
Every Year in Boston

Boston, April 26-The bravest fire
man and the bravest policeman of
this city will be proclaimed annually
hereafter and decorated with gold
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-27

j. Bonneau, the United StateA Gus
toms official in Vanceboro. and Aliss
Modiste Andreau Of Eagle Lake. Tho
ceremony was performed by the Rev.
James Hogan,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-27

Gordon Gallert OF the law Office Of
Patianrpu q Locke passed portion
~ Wednesday at Portland on matters
TX business
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-27

As,'pm Lodge. No. 20 will confer
No.. second degree on several candi-
dat,a Friday evening. April IS. at
OlI b. llows hall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-27
u, S. Customs Officer WEEDS

A quiet wedding took place at st.
Martin of Tours Catholic church in
Nillinocket on Tuesday. April Is, the
parties most interested being Harold
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-27

Attorney William r. Pattangall
b0 Wednesday evening for Ellsworth
IN l,grl business before the Supreme
judicial court.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-27
AUGUSTALOCALS

Mr. ana Mrs. +. J. Miles OF Az
burn were visitors Wednesday in this
city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-27
LOCAL NOTICE

= '"'re VIII he a dance at the Girls
immunity Club this Thursday eve-
""s Music by Hewott's orchestra.
apr27dlt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-27

of the birth Of that famous leader of
men and sterling soldier, General U.
S. Grant.
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1922-03-06
DEL CASTASTRO
poE RAMON GAMBIA coRDovA

La formation del catastro exige ell
levantaniiento del Inapa topografco ca
tastral de la is1a, que sirve de base para
la formation del mapa agronomico Ell
primero de estos mapas nos da a como
cer ell relieve del suelo, los cursos de
aqua con sus pendientes, desniveles,
sitio donde mace la corriente, y mares
en- cue vierten su caudal; y la super
fcie exacta de la Isla con la division
en- terminus r1unicipales, subdiv1didos
en- bsrrios Y en- cada una de estos la
superficie exacta de las fincas. Els en-
realidad una description geod6sica, hi
Grografca, geological, Forestal parce-
-4aria del pals. Ell mapa agronomico
contiene todos los datos del mapa to-
pografco, que lie sirve de base inclu-
yendo las carreteras, ferrocarriles, y
Caminos vecinales, y los canales de rie-
go obras de saneamiento; y en- el es-
tan representadas las tierras cultivadas
con los distintos cgltivos que Sc de-
les Y los terrenos pantanosos; compile
t5ndcse con IL classification de los sue
los segiin su composition. Nos da ell
mapa agronomico Ell conocimiento com
pleto de las tierras, de la production
actual de las nismas y de la produc-
cioa possible con todos los datos necesa-
RIGS para juzgar con acierto de su va
lor real.
La sencila exposition del contenido
de esos mapas d3 enseguida la idea de
su necesidad importancia, no solo pa
ra Ia Administrator Civil, sino tam
bi6n para los agricultores
E1 conocimiento de los datos que ell
mapa agron6mico contiene permite la
inscription de las fncas en- ell Registro
6c Ia Propiedad con tftulos claros y pre-
cisos, donde aparecen defnidas las pro
piedades por colindancias geografcas,
meridianos para1elos. Pernite tam
bi6n hacer la trasmisi6n de Ia propie-
dad por un simple endeso del documen-
to que Ia describe de nodo tan precise
claro que no perlnite en- ningdn case
confundirla con otra.
La imposition de la contribution te-
! rritorial Sc basara entcnces en- datos
exactos que permiten apreciar la ri
queza de las tieras su valor; t1jando-
Sc este del modo equitatiVo y justo en-
benefcio del tesoro pdblico y del agri-
cultor.
Ell agricultor sin duda Sc beneficial
mas que Ell Estado porque a mas de te-
ncr deslindada su propiedad de poseer
titulos claros que hacen facil y econo-
mica la trasmisi6n de la misma o su
hipoteca encuentra en- ell mapa agro-
,, n6mico toda la information necesaria
para administrar con acierto su inca
obtener la mayor production con el
lnener gasto. Porque el mapa agrono-
mico lie informa de la composition de
psus tierras, de los abonos, enmiendas
Iy mejoras que necesita, de las plantas
econ6micas que mejor sc producer en-
ella; de los terrenos que debe dedicar
pastos Y bosques, de las mejores
plantas forrageras que en- elias Sc dan
y de los arboles que convene fomentar
en- ell bosque.
Ell catastro permitira tambien des-
lindar completamente los terrenes del
Estado, y los de los particulares entire