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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-28

undertaken by Miss jeanette Crox-
ford and Harrison c. Lyseth OF the
faculty. Miss Croxeord certainly had
her cast well trained in the play and
the results of the long hours OF re-
hearsals were ample commentator
for her faithfulness and skill. Mr..
Lyseth has made a reputation for
himself by the success Of the min
strels and the numerous new ideas
which he injected into the plans Of
the first two nights.
In addition to the two above men
toned there were several who helped
good bit. some Of them from out
side the school. Probably Charles
Kinsman would not care to be spok-
en- of as outside of Copy as his alum
nj spirit is big enough for the whole
, city. 1t was he who trained the end
men in their various clever dancing
steps and he put the snap into their
stage appearance which was 50 much
a part Of the performance. Miss
Florence Nichols and Miss Martha
F., Tucker supervisors in the city school
system, shared the honors in assist
F, ing the dancing stars. the former
teaching the difficult steps. the lat
ter arranging the costumes.
Mrs. Atherton, the newly appoint
ed supervisor of singing brought the
chorus of 3S voices through to final
rehearsals and trained the soloists.
| She also directed the orchestra
which played for the matinee. 1t be-
! ing impossible for her to be at some
| of the final rehearsals. Keith Ryan
was drafted for service. He surely
nut pep and life into the chorus work
and the generous way in which he
contributed, of his energy was much
appreciated by the students who re-
sponded nobly to his tutelage. Ralph
Brown and Miss Gertrude Trafton
welded the paint brushes and made
the youngsters look old, handsome or
otherwise as the occasion demanded
their part being played to the satls-
faction of everybody.
All in all it was a symposium of
contributions from students alumni,
faculty and willing parents, coupled
with the usual generous response or
the people of Augusta in general that
made the big fair such a huge sue
cess. The receipts are not all in as
yet, but safe to say all former rec
ords have been broken in this direc-
ton also, and there should be a lot
of money as the little bootblack said
SOS ole 'Cony can have a ball team
} and a new athletic field"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-28
Federal Inspection of
State Quartermaster Corps

The annual federal inspection of
the State Quartermaster Corps was
conducted by Major Francis Farnum,
ctor-instructor, Monday at the
new armory on Grove street. In the
afternoon the property was inspect
ed. Major Farnum held very
thorough school in the evening cover
ing the various departments Of the
work, Including taking down the pis-
toll with it's nomenclature, the handl-
ing of transport trains, rations, care
of feet. and kindred subjects. The
drill was under the direction of Cap
tains Lester NJ. Hart and E. L. New
dick. Major Farnum expressed him
self as very much pleased with the
appearance of the men and their
knowledge Of the work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-28

He is a past master in the art of wit
and gentle sarcasm and kept the
spaces between talks lively.
Charles NJ. Drury. president of the
Story club, received the surprise of
his life, when he was presented with
a gold watch and chain by Attorney
General Archibald of Vermont on
behalf of his friends. Mr.. Drury
didn't realize what it was all about
until the watch was placed in his
hands. But he arose to the occasion
after few gasps.
The evening was crammed full of
music, song, laughter. story telling
and general hisarity. "A little non
sense now and then is relished by the
best Of men"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-28
GIRLS CLUB NOTES

The classes in sewing and in dra-
mates will be held this Tuesday eve
ming at the Augusta Girls Commun-
ity club. The gymnasium classes al
the Y. NJ. c. A. will be held on Thurs
day evening Of this week. A full pro-
gram is offered for the evening. The
cooking class will be held Thursday
evening.
On next Sunday afternoon. $3.50 o.
clock, the assistant ,State librarian
will give a talk on State Library ac-
tivities. Tea will be served during
thes afternoon and songs will also
form a part Of the program.
The dance which was planned for
Thursday eveningsof this week in I'm
ion hall. will not be held there, be-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-28
Students, Alumni and
Faculty Join Hands in
| ChiZZle-WiZZle Fair

The 31st annual Chizzle- Wizzle
| fair is now a thing Of history and to
those who attended, a thing of happy
emembrance. That such a stupen-
| dous undertaking could be carried Off
! by tho students of our own Augusta
! High school reflects more than the
usual amount of personal credit. To
| be sure there must have been care full
| direction by the hard working teach
| ers but the enthusiasm and willing
ness with which every student
seemed to be doing his or her part
was the really big thing about the
whole three days performance.
In the person Of Douglas Gushing
the students found an admirable
chap for president and general lead
err of the executive committee. He
| long before the fair was ready for
| the public and it was hard work too.
Sylvester Poor has been the treas
yurer of this years proposition and he
has set high standard for future
officers. In addition to his duties as
treasurer he was prominent actor
| in the play Friday afternoon and
vening. He has done everything
| from counting the money to welding
the hammer and saw. The smooth
ness with which the scat sale went
| off and the lack of complaints about
errors in tickets are traccable to his
careful management of details.
/ Dorothy Giddings superintended
and herself did a large part of the
work of decorating the hall. Doro-
! thy has found time besides to lead
her championship basketball team to
continued victories, assist at the SEN
Tor booth and do the hundred and
| together the decorative materia IS
and put them up. Her artistic tastes
| have been complime nted on every
hand.
Charles Whiting, the now well
known captain of the Good Ship
Cony" had the job Of preparing the
program and getting out the adver-
Using matter. Charles can evidently
be depended upon to do almost any
thing and do it well. The generous
response of the merchants and
others in supporting the program
pamphlet by their contributions
speaks well for the genial but per-
sistent manner in which this part of
the affair was handled.
William Getchell was the secretary
of the organization and did much in
preparing the programs and handl-
ing the publicity.
The Junior members of the com
mittee had some of the real drudgery
and they certainly worked hard at it.
Donald Brennan was the stage man.
ager and he secured the county for
scenery and properties to make. the
excellent stage settings so necessary
for the effectiveness of the PERFORM
ances. Frank Harrington had charge
of the costumes, assisted with the
programs and with the stage ar
engagements. Marie Simpson planned
the details of the big Chzzle-W While
ball and found time to be of great
service in the Junior booth. all this
in addition to her various school
duties. Joan Sturtevant directed the
operations of the various booths and
was especially capable in the man
agement of the Freshmen candy
booth.
OF course the big jobs were those
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-28

A party OF young people from this
city were in Watervilie. Sunday.
where they visited with friends and
relatives. Included in the party were
Misses Naomi Thibodeau. Rose Vio-
lette, Agatha Plante, Cecile Pelletier
and Eddie Lausier. Amede Coutoure
and H6dwidge Michaud.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-28

Dir. and Mrs. Ralph Hutchinson
and son, Lewis of Westbrook. re-
turned Monday afternoon to their
home after visiting over Sunday with
Mrs. Hutchinson's parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. Weston Lewis, so Willow street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-28

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Kinsman LETT
Monday morning for New York,
whore they will pass two weeks. be-
Tore going to Atlantic City. n. j, for
two months stay. They plan then
70 pass a couple Of weeks in New
! ork on their return home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-28
Observation-Disclosures

Esdras Gregoire and Miss Marie
Anne Ouellette, both of Augusta,
We're united in marriage Monday
morning, Rev. FIR. Joseph Casavant,
pastor of the st. Augustine church
officiating.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-28

Capt. Harry higgins was at home
over Sunday from Portland. It 10
hoped by every one that Capt. Big
gins license will be restored soon as
y is understood the command Of the
augusta boats will DO given him this
!ear.-Boothbay REGISTER.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-28

Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Holway of
this city announce the engagement OF
their youngest daughter, Miss Mary
Lord Holway. to Robert Byron Will
Hanson of Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-28

Mrs. Grace A. Wing OF Portland,
member of the State Board of
Charities and Corrections. returned
Monday afternoon to her home after
a short visit in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-28

Mr.. and Mrs Sherman Weber and
son, Howard. and Charles L. Meader
~ Vienna and Mr. and -drs. Alvaro
Gordon of Mount Vernon were BUSH
ness callers in Augusta, Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-28

The Women's Foreign Missionary
society Of the Green Street Methodist
church, will meet this Tuesday eve.
mig with Miss Mary Paine. 80 Sewall
street. A full attendance Is desired.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-28

the young people interested in the
Alliance services are invited to be-
come members Of the chorus and be
present at 1880 o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-28

Mrs. John Bean Of this city has re-
turned from a recent visit in Port
land. While there she was the guest
of Mrs. Georgia Wiley and Mrs Fred
erick A. Thorndike.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-28

Mrs. Clara Barbour Of Union, who
has been passing a few days with
friends in Bath. left Saturday for
Augusta Bath Times.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-28

Miss Alice Smith has returned to
Maiden. Mass. where she is a teach
tr after passing the week-end here
as the guest OF Mrs. Sanger Annis.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-28

Moses Rudman and Abraham
EGdm3n OF Bangor were business
callers at the Monday session of the
probate court.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-28

State Grange Master William j.
Thompson of South China was WISH
tor Monday in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-28

Mrs. Samuel c. Beckley. who has
been visiting her parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. George p. Campbell has gone to
New York City, where she will be
employed by the Texas Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-28
LOCAL NOTICE

Old Folks Dance. Golden Cross hall.
tonight and every Tuesday. Bigger
ana better than ever. Smiths Or
s"estra. 4 feb5sdlts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-28

The DreXel club will meet this
Tuesday evening with Mrs. William
Ryan, 81 Sewall street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-28
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Coz al all Drug Stores
Bbstlrr lhza Co hiec lsmbuifalo.Nx
R. ]. Marcoux
Optometrist and Optician

Eyes sTsMlned and glasses fitted.
Prompt service on repair work.
0ooA water 81, Augusta
= the oMcss Of the lsts Dr. George e.
assisdtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-28

cause Of the fire which put the hall
out Of commission.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-28
AUGUSTA LOCALS

Hon. J. w. Allen OF Mount Vernon
is passing a short time in the city.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-02-25
FOur-POwer Pact With Two
Others FavOrabIy Reported.
Naval Limitations and Subma-
rine Proposals to Senate.
RETAINS NO ALLIANCE CLAUSE
Harding's Suggested OeserVa-
tion Attached to Pacific Plan.
Approved and Passed by a Ten
to Three Vote.
tBy the Assoclated Press.l

Washington. Feb. 25.-The four
power Pacific treaty, together with its
supplements and a reservation, and
the naval limitation and submarine
treaties, were ordered favorably re-
ported today by the senate foreign re-
lations committee.
Vote Was Ten TO Three.
The reservation attached by the
committee to the four-power pact em-
bodies the compromise suggested after
conference with President Harding.
and declares that nothing in the treaty
shall be construed as forming an al
three vote
Also by a division Of ten to three.
with Senators Borah. Idaho and John
son, California. Republicans. and
Shields, Democrat, Tennessee. voting
in the negative. the four-power treaty
then was ordered reported to the SEN
ate. The vote by which the naval
Limitation and submarine treaties
were favorably reported was unani-
nous.
Ask Approval of Two Interpretations.
While declaring that the fact thas
the new reservation stipulated that IT.
was the understanding of the United
States" that the treaty provided for
no alliance did not alter his opin-
ion that an alliance was provided for.
Senator Borah was said to remark IA
vorably the other stipulations that the
United States Understands" that the
treaty makes no commitments for the
use of armed force or for the defense
of Pacific possessions.
1t was his judgment that II would
be well to have the senate apnrove
these two interpretations of the treaty
in the event of ratification. il was ex
pialned' SO that congress would have
them TO fall back upon If IL were
asked TO sanction the use OF the
Amerlcan army or navy to help to
contingency.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-02-25
Will HELP BANKS
Governor Allen Has Abandoned
Plan for Special Session.
War Finance Corporation Pre-
pares to Modify Regulations.

Governor Allen practically aban-
doned plans for a special session call
when he received information that the
war finance corporation was prepar-
ing. to make modification of its regu-
lations regarding distribution of farm
aid funds. Following receipt of this
information, the governor called off a
conference with heads of the state
banking department and the attorney
generals office.
Messages from Washington indi-
Gated the war finance corporation was
seeking to aid Kansas state banks in
their difficulty regarding use of the
agricultural fund. 1t was stated that
a special ruling was being sent to To-
peka and that under its terms the
state banks would probably be able
to participate equally with the ma
tional banks in relieving the rural sit
uation.
To Meet Kansas Situation.
Governor Allen expressed the belief
that the trouble was now practically
overcome. He said that in his opinion
the war finance corporation would
make emergency provision to meet the
Kansas situation. In event further
negotiations are required, they will be
conducted thru the state banking de-
partment.
The governor said that in his
opinion efforts of the finance corpor-
alton to come to relief of Kansas state
banks removed necessity for a special
session of the state legislature.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-02-25
LET GEORGE DO 1T
Bonus Committee May Not Pro-
vide Means for Funds.
Will Ask Majority Members to
Make Revenue Plan.

Washington. Feb. 25.-Failure of
the special subcommittee of Republi-
can members of the house ways and
means committee to approve any pro-
vision for financing of the soldiers
bonus, after rejecting the sales tax
proposal by a vote of seven to two
had placed the question again today
in the hands of the entire majority
membership of the committee for fur
ther study of the situation.
In addition to the vote against the
sales tax, the subcommittee was un-
derstood to have gone on record yes
terday, five to four, in favor of re-
porting out a bonus bill without any
provision for raising the revenue.
The majority members of the COM
mittee will not meet again until next
Tuesday, having adjourned yesterday
after having received the report of the
subcommittee to permit time for study
of the whole question before reaching
decision on its recommendation, the
sentiment of the majority member was
said by some to favor ratification of
the action of the subcommittee bar
ring unforeseen development before
Tuesday.
Some supporters of the sales tax
plan however, were pinning their
hopes today to the possibility that
President Harding might take a hand
in the situation believing that it was
the present intention of the committee
to report out legislation based on pro-
ceeds from the refunded foreign bonds,
plan of which they said the presi-
dent had expressed disapproval.
Those who favor a. bonus bill with
out any revenue provision said this
could be followed by another measure
providing for the use of the bonds
proceeds, which should be availa BILE
they believed, in part at least, before
the cash payments to former service
men would become due.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-02-25
(By the Associated Press.l

Paris, Feb. 25.-Great interest was
displayed in French official circles to-
day at reports that Prime Minister
Lloyd George of Great Britain intend
ed to propose at the Genoa conference
ten-year truce in Europe to afford
opportunity for reconstruction.
1t was stated, however, that the
British government had not suggested
any plan OF this characte to France.
In the lack of anything official on
the subject, foreign office quarters
would not comment on the reported
proposition, but it was indicated that
further details would be eagerly
awaited.
As disarmament is not on the pro-
gram the question will come up indj-
rectly. according to the Temps. but il
can easily be raised by first binding
European states not to attack their
neighbors and then suggesting reduce
ton of armies as a means of lessen
ing budget burdens.
The Temps concludes that the only
way to reduce land armaments effec-
lively would be to adopt the French
peace conference idea of giving to the
League of Nations an International
force to police the world.
Criticising the naval pact signed at
the Washington conference the Temps
described it as binding only in time
of peace, inasmuch as article 22 en-
ables the signatories to suspend its OBJ
legations during hostilitieG.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-02-25
BLUEBEARD'S VICTIMS

Versailles, Feb. 25.-"Bluebeard"
Landrus victims were the following:
Madame Couchet, S5. disappeared
January 27. 1915.
Andre Couchet, IS, son of Madame
Couchet, disappeared January 81, 1915.
Madame LabordeLine, As, disap-
peared June 2S. 1915.
Madame GuilIin, 81, disappeared
August 2, 1915.
Madame Heen, "a. disappeared De-
cember 1, 1915.
Madame Collomb, A. disappeared
December 27, 1916.
Mile. Babelay, disappeared March,
1917.
Madame Buisson, disappeared Sep
tember 1s 1917
Madame Jaume, disappeared No
vember 23, 1917.
Madame Pascal, disappeared April
10, 1918.
Mile. Marchadier, disappeared Janu-
ary 49, 1919.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-02-25
TELLS OF FARM BLOC
Jouctt Shousc Speaks Before League
of Women Voters.

The agricultural bloc" in the
United States congress was organized
to achieve a definite purpose, and is
succeeding in it's effort, Jouett Shouse,
former Democratic congressman, told
the Shawnee County League of Wo-
men Voters, at the regular meeting
of the league Friday afternoon.
Shouse declared that he thoroly ap
proved the methods and ends of the
organization. and predicted dire things
for the agricultural industry of the
United States if it ceased to function.
Other features of the program of
the meeting included two songs by
Miss Grace Lindemuth. and readings
by Miss Agnes Hannigan.
The league will hold a special meet
ing on the evening of Wednesday,,
March 1, at the Y w. c. A, at which
Mrs. Maude' Wood Park. president of
the National League of Women Vot-
ers. will be present.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-02-25
DEATH OF GEORGE BATES
Had Been a Resident of Kansas for
Fifty-Thrce Years.

George Bates, age S5. who had
been a resident of Kansas for fifty
three years, died Friday at his home,
2501 Maryland avenue. Born in
Trumball county. Ohio, in 1897, he
came to Kansas and settled on farm
six miles southeast of Topeka.
He moved to Topeka in 1889 and
followed the cooper trade at the Wolff
Packing Co., and the Crosby Milling
Co. He had resided in Highland Park
for the last thirty years.
Mr.. Bates is survived by his widow,
two sons c. J. Bates, of Crescent,
Okla, and c. H. Bates. Route IS, Te-
cumseh; two grandsons. Winifred
Bates. Chicago, and James Bates. Te-
cumseh, and one daughter. Mrs. Murl
Dean, of Topeka; two grandsons,
Winifred Bates. Chicago, and James
Bates, Tecumseh;; three granddaugh-
ters, Mrs. Z. D. Keilmann. Topeka;
Mrs. A. 3. Cusic. Tecumseh; Mrs. A.
Flohrschutz, Berryton.
Funeral arrangements have not
been completed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-02-25
lRv the Associated press.l !

Versailles, Feb. 25-Henri Desire
Landru, "bluebeard of Gambais," con-
victed of the murder of ten women
and one youth, gave his life this morn
ing in exchange for the eleven he had
taken. The triangular knife of the
guillotine fell at sos o'clock, twenty
five minutes after the time originally
set for the execution, the delay caus-
ing many to express the erroneous
opinion that Landru was making a
confession.
Mysterious until death, Landru re-
sented Father LoiseIles' query as to
whether he had any confession to
make.
Landru Refuses Sacrament
at is an insult to a man like me-"
was his reply. Had I any confession
to make, 1 would have made it long
ago." But never did he utter the
word innocent" as he had failed to
utter it during his thirty-four months
of Imprisonment and the twenty one
days of his trial.
versed a few moments with the priest.
Il shall be brave, never fear,' he told
the clergyman. When Landru awoke
he heard the sound of hammers as
workmen erected ''tembers of justice"
by the flickering light of two square,
Hears GuiIIotine Erected.
The guillotine was erected only few
feet from the main entrance of the
Jail. At o'clock the doors of the
prison opened slowly. When Landru
appeared he was clad in dark trousers
and white shirt.
His beard, which was one of his
most striking characteristics and
which had become familiar to thou
sands thru nnh1lPaf finn nf his +
during the trial had been trimmed;
his head was shaved and his neck and
face were deathly pale.
Twenty SecondS-AII Over.
He walked exactly five steps before
the executioner's assistants caught him
around the waist and leVelled him on
the table, which was Immediately
opened; the heavily weighted knife
Slid down and the whole affair was
over in less than twenty seconds. Ian
dru never faltered from the time he
appeared in the door; he gave the
guillotine one look, squared his shoul-
ders and walked erect, uttering not a
word.
The crowd, which had been kept
at such a distance that it saw nothing
of the details, uttered no cry and the
silence was only broken by the bug1es
sounding reveille in the nearby bar
racks and the Angelus bells. The
platoon of cavalry with sabres barred
saluted as the mystery man" went to
his death.
No Word Against Him.
Then the hundred or more newspa-
per correspondents and the few Off
Gals who had witnessed the execution
left the scene, while outside the lines
of cavalry the citizens of Versailles
and many from Paris were asking:
rs it all over?'
There seemed to be more pity than
bitterness, and never a word of invec-
tive against the man who had just
paid the penalty for a series of the
foulest murders in the criminal history
of France.