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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-24
Common HouseHy Fears Nausht su'
Tobacco Smoke

For sheer nerve the common house.
NY, which persists in walking over
ones nose and returning TO The
charge again and again when forced
to brief strategic retreats. may seem
to bear the palm among the whole
| animated creation. 1t fears nothing
on earth except tobacco smoke.
This, however, is a case OF cheek,
| raised, it is true, to sublime degree,
rather than of pluck. that quality
,, which the hunter recognizes and re.
spects in his quarry.
The lion has always been regarded
as the very symbol of courage, but
his hardihood becomes less wonder.
luz than that Of some smaller
animals when we remember with
what formidable weapons of attack
Nature has endowed him.
Weascls are dangerous foes when
at bay, and often inflicted severe in
Juries on children. A curious story
was reported recently from North
Wales. A girl. seeing a solitary wea-
sci on the road. threw a stone at it.
The animal uttered peculiar cry and
Immediately six other weascls ap-
peared on the scene, and all started
to attack the girl Matters would
have gone badly with her had not her
shouts brought the help of a farmer
and his dog, who soon dispersed the
weasels.
The females of all species Of ami
mails. and indeed of birds as well. show
utter fearlessness in defense Of Their
young. 1t would be hard to say
which excels in courage and sclf-sac-
rifice when the maternal instinct Is
aroused.
The qualities Of the old-tim Brit
ish bulldog were famous. however de.
graded may have been the sport thai
brought them into play. he same
die hard determination and unfalter-
ing pluck are possible by the WIG
boar of India.
Pig sticking. big game hunters tell
us. is the finest sport in the world
calling for the utmost nerve and Skill
The boar is n peacable creature IN
less provoked. but when he turns al
bay he is a tough customer.
His charge is at once wary and NJ
rious. and to resist it is about the
most thrilling experience a hunt
or could have. To the end the boar
logged courage does not fail, ana
again and again he literally hutIs
himself upon the spears. until at last
he sinks down in grim silence. with
out a groan.-Philadelph lnquif-
er
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-24
President Interested
in Anti-K. X. X.
Candidate in Texas

Dallas. Tex, Oct.s .j.-Indks FTeSl-
dent Harding has heen attracted by the
United States senatorial campaign in
Texas, is indicated by a letter he has
written r. B. Creagcr, chairman OF the
state Republican committee. in WHICH
the president endorses the fusion of
the State Republicans with the indie
pendent Democrats in the support OF
the candidacy OF George T.. D. Pcddy.
Peddy was endorsed az meeting Of
so-called independent Democrats who
met in Dallas following the run off
primary in which Earle b. Mayheld
was elected Democratic nominee for
the United States Senate. Maytieh is
the avowed ku Klux Khan candidate
while Peddy. in his campaign speeches
has attacked the Khan.
President Harding wrote Mr.. Creager
that he considered the fusion with the
independents IAN augury of new era
in the politics Of your great state" In
a campaign dictated by the neccssi-
ties OF the situation which has devel
oped.'
Il like to think of the aspiring young
Republicans of Texas being commit
ted to the fullest maintenance or
American freedom. determined 10 OPP
pose all groupings OF classes and at
tending dictation. which is contrary to
American ideals the President de-
clarcd.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-24
FarminsdaIe Obstacle Race

What promises TO be one of the
most interesting athletic events for
u long time Is that of the Farming
dale Obstacle race which will prob
ably be held now within a few days.
The course has been under prepara-
ton for the last four months and
with the erection of one and perhaps
more barbed wire entanglcments it
will he all that one could wish for.
The course extends from the town
line OF Gardiner 10 the Grant Cross
Ing. about two miles. Some of the
obstacles now being used in practice
are water Hazard high and low hur
dies Of piles Of dirt and gravel,
climbing plies of old railroad ties,'
walking three inch water pipe,
jumping one A. foot culvcrt, Circling
piles Of ccr.,nt Besides these there
are other objects of minor nature.
Tne course is what was formally the
sidewalk. The race is open to the
residents of the tolsn only. who have
been practicing for some time. 1t is
hoped that the state Highway Com
missioner and his assistant can be
secured for tie judges.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-24

The island Of Margarita. of the
coast of Venezuela. is one of the most
celebrated centres Of pearl fishery.
The Spaniards, in the days of CO.
lumbus, found the natives of Mar
garta and the neighhorirg mainland
dcckcd cut with pearls, and the pearl
producing oysters Of that locality
have never since failed in their pro-
ductivenoss.
Metal scoops are dragged over the
oyster beds. and the interest Of the
search eliminates when the shells
thus secured are opened. A black
pearl is n rarity commanding a high
price. Fine white pearls. if of good
lustrc. arcf also very valuable. A
company of F'renchmcn enjoys a con-
cession from, the Venezuelan govern
ment to fish for pearls with diving
apparatus Star.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-24
TrundIe Barrows Hundreds Of Miles

Trundie Barrows Hundreds Of Miles
Laborers in America who. think
they have a hard life, should see
these Chinese coolies. Imagine
wheeling barrow with a 400 or 500
pound load for hundreds of miles.
over roads difficult to travel even on
horseback.
Usually there are two men 20
barrow. The one at the handles. by
means of a strap over his shoulders,
takes much of the weight from his
arms, leaving his hands more or less
free to guide and balance the load:
the one in front drags it forward
with a 10-foot rope.
Painting and straining, with the
sweat streaming from their half
naked bodies; pulling through foot
deep yellow dust. lifting over rocks
and dragging up hills; at night gulp-
ing a bowl of soup or macaroni and.
half dead with fatigue. falling asleep
on the ground in the inn court yard
among the pigs, chickens and mules
SO they live. day after day. year
in and year out, with nothing else
to look forward TO.
All this for so or 60 coppers Il day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-24
Two Methodist
Conferences Made
One at Waterville

Waterville, Nc. Oct. 2S.--The Mai,.
conference and the East Maine conf,r.
ence of the Methodist Church. Whit.
have been separate in existence SIM,
1S4s, were united in one organizaliop
to be known as the Maine conference
at meeting of the commission q,
conference merger today.
\ draft of the act of Incorporate,
is TO be submitted to the next lesisl,
ture. Among its provisions is nm,
specifying that all invested funds oi
each conference are TO be surrepders5
under the terms of the act to a board
of trustees to represent the new con.
ference, and that all powers and pron.
critics inherent in the two are 10 10
vested in the new conference.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-24
Maine Central Crews
Busy with Freight
Wreck, West Falmouth

Portland Nc. Oct. 23.--The entire
Maine Central Railroad wrecking crews
of Portland and Watcrvile, 100 men.
are at work clearing up the wreckagc
following the dcraimcnt Of &c freight
cars near the Vest Falmouth station
shortly after s O'Clock tonight. All but
two of these ears are reported to be
smashed beyond repair. Freight is
strewn around for many yards. The
tracks arc torn Up and the ais twist
cd
The wreck occurred at the cross
roads and blocks up the main highway
of the town. The breaking of an arch
bar on the ninih car of freight train
cnroutc from Portland TO Bangor,
caused the wreck. every car beyond
tho ninth being piled up in a tangled
mass.
No one was injured
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-24

The Methodist choir will meet
Thursday evening instead of Friday
this week. Meeting at the parsonage.
In connection with the mid-week
meeting at the Methodist church there
Will be Sunday School Board meet
ing. As bushes of Importance is to
come up full attendance of officers
and teachers Of the school is desired
The Central ,kennebec Federation of
Epworth Leagues will meet Friday
evening at $50 at Richmond. Two
trucks have been secured to take down
the Hallowell contingent and large
party is expected to go. There will he
a business meeting. a program and
social hour with refreshments.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-24
Death of DR.. Lyman Abbott
Recalls Local Connections

The recent death of DR.. Lyman Alb
bot. editor of the Outlook" reminds
the older residents of Hallowell OF the
connection OF that famous family with
the Ola town on the kcnncbec Jacob
Abbot, the grandfather of DIR. Lyman
Abbot came to .IIalowcll in 1900 and
lived in a~cottage on Winthrop Hill.
He was prominent in the Old South
choir of that day. All his children but
two were born in Hallowell One of
them, John s. c. Abbot. has left on
record In his "Reminiscences of Child
hood" an interesting account of the life
or these seven children. One of them.
me eldest son. Jacob, entered Bowdoin
when not quite fortecn. He married
IN 1893. Harriet. daughter of Charles
vaughan. esquire. of HalloweIl. This
JACOB Abbot. teacher and the author
OF the famous series OF "RolIo Books"
ana Lucy. Books" was the father OF
Lyman Abbot. and his mother was
Harriet Vaughan of HallowelI. Three
otner sons were born TO this couple
Benjamin Abbot. Austin Abbot. and
Edward Abbot. These children did mot
I'VE in Hallowell. but spent some Of
their happiest days here as the guests
OF the Naughans. or of the elder Alb
DOTS. Edward Abbot. in his Memo
rial Sketch Of Jacob Abbot" describes
coasting down Hallowell hills and the
pleasant evenings in the octagon par
Tor at the Merricks. Eleanor HaIlo-
wei Abbot. niece of Lyman Abbot. her
SELF an author of note, bears in her
name evidence of the connection Of
the Abbots with the old town. There
still are Hallowell people who can
claim kin with this family and with
the famous member Of 1t whose earthly
work 10 ended Among them are the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-24
Smoking in Churches

Smoking is common in Sou'h
American churches. A visitor 10
Peru records that at church 10
Lima he noticed one of the congre-
cation enjoying a cigar during a SER
vice, while through an open door ne
caught glimpse Of bishop in fu''
Episcopal robes, INDUCING in the
same luxury.
Smoking in church is not con-
sidered irreyerent ty the Dutch Wheh
the service is not actually in progress
Men and women retain their head
gear; everybody talks freely. in the
natural voice and not in a whisper
a maid shows you to a seat or offers
you a chair: and until the service
begins you may smoke.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-24
Golden Gird!e for the Earth

II gold We're as common as copper.
TIN, FOR even silver, it would be of
great use commercially, for it pos
sesses amazing properties in com
parison with other metals.
1t is Extraordinarily ductile Iron
cannot be drawn into very thin wire
because, when a certain smallness is
reached. it is so fragile that it is I'M
workable. Copper Wire can be made
very little thicker than a human
hair, but gold surpasscs this easily
single grain of gold can be drawn
into Il wire 500 #. in length; an
ounce would make forty eight miles
whilst 500 OF. would be sufficient to
make a fine girdle for the earth.
Gold can be beaten out into sheets
of wonderful thinness. One grain
will make sheet of gold leaf meas
uring in. by in, with thickness
of about 1,350,000th of an inch. A
pile of Il million of these sheets would
be no higher than an ordinary tea
cup.
The latest wonder of gold working
was achieved a few weeks ago, when
gold sheets We're made so thin that
they were actually transparent,
Plates of copper were immersed in
an electric bath and plated with gold
until the yellow color was Just WISH
BILE Then they were removed and
put into nitric acid, which, after a
few days. dissolved the copper and
left film of gold so thin that it
Heated up the surface of the liquid.
These wonderful sheets were i
2,oo0,000th of an inch in thickness.
Ten thousand of them would have
to be placed one upon another to be
as thick as q single page of a maya
zine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-24
Shortage of Labor
in New England

Washington, Oct. % Improved
business conditions and increased
employment with almost no idle men
seeking work now obtain in practj.
cally all sections OF the United
States. according to an official report
today by the department of labor
An almost universal shortage Of
common labor and a very general de-.
mand for skillful wOrkmen in a wide
variety Of trades and occupations
were indicated
In Massachusetts. Connecticut and
other New England states. common
labor shortage was said to be pro.
nonnced and building trade worhsrs
fully employed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-24
No-way's Mines Farther North Than
Alaska's

Mining in the Far North is attend :
cd with hardships not suffered in less
rigorous portions of the earth. To
The average man. Alaska seems far
enough north for any one but Nor
ways largest iron mines arc at lati-
tudc 20 degrees. or almost as close to
the pole as Point Barrow, Alaska S
most noithcrly point.
These are probably farther north
that any other mines Of their Kind in
the rld.-I.ngiroer and Mining
Journal Press.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-24
Funeral Of James s. Tennev

Tie funeral services of the late
James 5. Tenney. were held at the
Ienney homestead in Chelsea, Mon
day afternoon at o'clock. Rev. Mr..
Z. Q. Perry of the Methodist church
OF Hallowell oificiated. The floral Of
fefinss were many and beautiful
ming the house and testifying to the
respect and affection in which Mr.
Tenney was held. The bearers were
George Hinckley. Harold Grimes.
Fred Chase and LlewelIyn Burhan nj
interment was in the family lot in
the Chelsea cemetery,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-24

one Of the most dangerous curves
in the city is that at the head Of the
Causcway and II has been a wonder to
all that there has not been bad &C
ciGcnt at that pace. Sturdy afternoon
a car driven by Arthur Lee was struck
by car coming over Bridge street but
tr TIE presence OF mind of Lee in Sc
ing that "A collision was unavoidable,
he came 10 stop in time to suffer
only bent mudguard and door. The
silent policeman that has been in posi-
ton ut this place has been removed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-24
Murderer Schultz
Hanged in Conn.

Wethersfield. Conn, Oct. e4-Eml
Schultz. convicted last year OF III.
murder of three members of the Bal
family in 1915, was hanged at liz
Connecticut state prison here this
morning. Schultz was led TO tn
death chamber at 1903 A. NJ. and tn.
trap was sprung a minute later. H.
was pronounced dead officially a
1915 \. NJ.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-24
Home Of William Dean HowelIs
DESTROYED

Miss Mildred Howells. daughter of
William Dean Howells. recently tried
to obtain a photograph Of the house
occupied by her father during his
early years in Martins Ferry. Ohio,
his birthplace. She learned that the
old home, which stood just below the
present Pennsylvania passenger sta
ton. has long since disappeared A
paper. commenting editori-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-24

Friends of Miss Iva Watson, Fl. II.
;. 1922, now student at the Posse
School Of Physical Training. Boston.
will be glad to know that she is
finding her work interesting and
helpful. Miss Watson was captain of
the girls basketball team at HALO
well High and her work indicated
that she would have successful ca
reer before her in teaching physical
training in high schools. It is for
this she is preparing in her school
work at Posse.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-24

Perhaps the most celebrated family
heirloom in the world is the Ice pen
ny. which has been III possession Of
the Lockh2rts OF Lee. in I.anarkshire.
England. since the Crusades. II is a
silver coin. and formed part of the
ransom paid for a Saracen chief. Its
value mainly depends on the fact that
it is supposed to be capable of curing
any aiment, and for this purpose it
was hired in 1865 by q plague strick-
en- town in exchange for securities of
S1o5.OOO
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-24

Il does not take god news long to
travel in some lines. They have start
cd heat at the city building and this
includes the cell room of the police
station. Monday two dodgers were re-
lea sed from this place they having re-
ceiyed the tip that the place was open
again. During the summer and fall
there haze been hut few to ask for
lodging From now on the place Will
he vacant very few nights.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-24

Mrs. r. w. Harvey, who is study
ing law at Boston University. writes
mat she is enjoying her work very
much. She is taking courses in both
civil and criminal law, and is finding
the work of extreme interest. She
mas a pleasant apartment with hey
daughter. Miss Althca Harvey on st.
Botolph street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-24

a Hallowell woman consulting a
rare work of art. Historic of the
Netherlands" in the Boston Art
Museum. was surprised 10 learn from
me librarian who had noticed the
home town Of her registration that
this rare and valuable book had orr
ginally come from Hallowell 1t was
once a part of the private library of
Mr. Otis.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-24

ally upon this incident, dcplores the
fact that the place has not been pre-
served. observing that public interest
in such things usually comes too late.
There is good excuse for the Mar
tins Ferry citizens. however, as Mr.
Howells did not visit his birthplace
during the last 40 years of his life.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-24

\ regular meeting of the l.. O. Club
Will hc held Tuesday evening. oct. "a.
AT the home Of Mrs. Frank Cothcran,
rs Windsor street. Amusement for the
evening will be a shipping party. All
come. a chicken supper VIII be given
bv the i. .. club Nov. u.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-24

Mr.. and Mrs. Valentine Brann. Mr..
ana Mrs. +. Newell and Mrs =. Il.
klmball took motor trip Sunday.
the first four going on to South
Portland. and Mrs. Kimball stopping
off at North Yarmouth to visit her
daughter there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-24

The Hallowell Tigers challenge any
team in the Konncbcc Valley weigh
ing between 95 and 105 pounds TO
game to be played saturday. Cong
municate by letter with the manager
Raymond SYLVAN. or telephone 494M.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-24

Among the out -of-toWn people
present at the funeral of the late
James s. Tenney were Mr.. and Mrs
frank Pond of Portland. Mr.. and
Mrs. Mckinney of Pittston and
Judge Cony of Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-24

Mr.. and Mrs. J. II. Clancy, their
daughter. Dorothy Ann. anc Miss
Rachel Codere We're visitors at the
home Of Mrs. Clancy's mother. Mrs
J. 7. Burns of Old Town. over The
week end
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-24

Circle of the Girls 'ub entertain
this evening at 40 o'clock with a
Halloween party with games and
dancing. \ short business meeting
10 elect a delegate to attend the
Massachusetts League meeting at
Boston on Octobr IS Will be held.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-24
ADJUSTMENTS
Special Phosoplay at the Acme To
nioht

At the Acme theatre tonight will
be seen a photoplay of the winter
playground of fashionable America.
The story is highly interesting
and rendered more so by the beauty
of it's settings, and the sterling por-
trayals of its characters. Virginia
Lee. Ward Crane. Florence Billings,
George Fawcett and Arthur House.
man are the brilliant cast of players.
There is also two reel comedy as
well as the latest news weekly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-24

Mrs. Colby Beane. Mrs. Mildred
Mcintosh, Robert Mcintosh, Abner
Mclntosh. all Of Lisbon Falls and Mr.
and Mrs Mark kimbaIl Of Augusta
We're Sunday visitors at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Alex Gilchrest Sunday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-24

Miss Ada Edgecomb. principal of
the smith school. Augusta. Mrs. En-
ma Tillson. Miss Stella Boydon and
Miss Rose Wadsworth were among
those whose efforts made the recent
Halloween party At the Smith school
so great a success.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-24

Mr.. and Mrs Fred Wiley left Sun
day for 81. Petersburg Fla, where
they will remain until the first OF
April They make the trip by automo-
bile accompanying Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
H1skcii Of this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-24
Mr.. and Mrs. Burleish Moulton Il

MI. and Mrs. BurIeish MouIton nave
begun TO move into the old Warner
homestead. which has been put in or
der for them, and which they will make
their home. They expect to complete
the process of installation by Thurs
day. The house, quaint and beauti-
full, is one of the most interesting res
licences in the town, and possesses
much attractive old furniture.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-24

The Rev. Winfield S. Waldron has
returned from Chicago. where he
went as delegate from the Maine
Spiritualist Association to the Ma
tional Convention of Spiritualist So
cictics.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-24

Miss Hazel Goodrich has returned
from kent's Hill and has gone to
Madison for a weeks visit there. She
hopes to resume her teaching within
two weeks. Mrs Alice Perkins Bull
lock is taking her place at the Middle
street Primary. but will later take
charge of the new class that is 10 be
formed at Maria Clark.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-24

Miss Eva Sanford who has been
employed at the Office of George W.
ston in the Internal Revenue office
of the Government at Washington
and leaves next week to accept the
same.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-24
The Epworth I.eaeuc contest n,

The Epworth League contest now go
ing on between the "Rustlers" cap
tanned by Edwin Small, and the "Hust-
lers" under the leadership of Calvin
Hutchinson resulted Sunday night In
a tie. There were sixty six present at
the meeting. each side gained two
points. The Blues have been slightly
ahead. but now it looks as if Mr..
hutchinson Reds were likely to pass
them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-24

Miss Odclie Lerette has returned to
her work at the Maine School of
Commerce, Auburn. after passing the
Weekend with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Lucas Lerette.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-24

James Carbino, The motor man.
VINO was injured in the recent COL
hsion In Gardiner, is improving
steadily. and is able to be out for a
short time
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-24

The election of officers of the 4 BIS
NiHo. Which was to have been held
Frday evening. was postponed till
the next regular meeting because of
the lack of a quorum.