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Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-23

United States. In the Virgin Islands
the governor is also designated by
the President Of the United States
and the legislative functions are
vested in q colonial council The
governors of Guam and Samoa are
naval officers Of the United States,
designated by the President for
that service, ana the Governor of
the Panama Canal Zone is an army
officer designated for that service
by the President. The population
of the Philippine Islands is about
10,5O0,000, Porto Rico 100000,
Hawaii 250, 1000, Alaska $4,000, the
Virgin Islands 10000, the Pan.
anna Canal Zone $4,000.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-23

followed in detail within the limi-
tations of this discussion. Ken
tucky was admitted as a state in
1892, and Tennessee in 1896. In
1900 the western part of the terri
tory northwest of the Ohio and ex-
tending to the Mississippi and the
Canadian line was cut off and es-
tablished under the title of Indiana
Territory and in 1903 the State Of
Ohio established. In 1906 the ter
ritory lying between Lakes Michi-
gan and Huron was established
as the Territory of Michigan"
and it later proved convenient
nucleus to which to attach for
temporary government the sec
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-23

colonies. The British flag at that
moment flew from the southern tip
of Florida to the northern border
of Canada, for Florida had mean
time been brought under the Brit
ish flag; and following this exten-
sion of Canadian Government over
the area lying south and west of
the Great Lakes, the colonies
claiming that area joined with
those which were already clamor-
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-23

subsequently divided into Alabama
and Mississippi.
The Territories Absorbed into
the Union
The steps ny which these two
great areas, the Territory North
west of the Chic and the Territory
South of the Ohio, were trans
formed into separate territorial
and state organizations cannot be
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-23

and Mrs. Emma Fuller Of Auburn,
Miss Anna Smith of Brunswick, Mrs.
Sarah Payne Of Gardiner. Mrs. Alma
Libby of Walpole, Mass. Letters were
read from Warren Smith. Edwin
Smith. Moses Pray, and Mrs. Grace
Pray Austin.
Asa Smith gave some personal
rocollections OF his grandfather and
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-23

1856, North Carolina 1884, and
1890, South Carolina 1887, and
Georgia in 1902. Vermont, which
had been claimed by the State of
New York AS a part Of her area,
purchased independence from that
state by paying $4,000 and was
subsequently admitted to the
Union as the first new state.
Maine, which had been claimed and
governed by Massachusetts, for
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-23

great grandfather who was a Revolu-
tionary soldier and one of the first
settlers in Litchfold. Incidents of
family history were told by various
people: Mrs. Norton read a short
autobiography of David Smith; Miss
Anna Smith told whak some of the
younger Smiths are doing: DR.. I. w.
Gilbert told some interesting stories.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-23

1893 on downward, was admitted
in 1898 and the group of islands
established i'll 1900 as the Territory
OF Hawaii. The Virgin Islands
which lie just east of Porto Rico
We're purchased from Denmark in
1917 for $25 100000. the chief pur-
pose being their control as a naval
station. The PaSama Canal Zone,
five miles on each side of the Pan
anna Canal, was in 1908 granted
in perpetuity 20 the United States
by the Panama Government on
the payment of $10,000,OO0 by the
United States, to be followed by
annual payments of $250,00O be-
ginning nine years after the agree
ment. Alaska, the Philippines. the
Hawaiian Islands and Porto Rico
have their own legislative bodies,
but the governor is in each case
designated by the President of the
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-23
LitchfieId Academy Reunion

At the reunion of Litchfield Acad-
envy held at the Congregational
church Thursday, Aug. Il, the follow
ing officers were elected: President,
II. +. Shorcy of Chicago: vice presi-
dent, Mrs. Abbie Simms Dudley,
Massachusetts,; treasurer, c. NJ. Rog-
ers; secretary, Florence Libby. The
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-23
The First Territories.

1t was al the close Of that mem
orable struggle, when the peace
treaty with Great Britain in 1873
gave to the new United States of
America the entire area extending
to the Mississippi at the west and
the Canadian border at the north,
that the question OF the method of
government in that great interior
area came to the front and de-
manded solution. Seven of the
colonies-Massachusetts, Connec-
ticut, New York Virginia, North
Carolina, South Carolina, and
Georgia-clajmed that their orig
inal grants extended westward to
the Mississippi. if not farther, and
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-23

given by c. NJ. Kendrick. superin-
tendent Of schools, Miss Lillian Smith
Of Chicago and II. NJ Starbird, Miss
Mildred Riley of Sabattus recited. also
Lyman Waterman of Webster. Music
was furnished by Pettengill's orches-
ira of Lewis on. a fine dinner was
served at noon by the Ladies' Home
Circle.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-23

address of welcome was given by
Hon. o. B. Clason of Gardiner.
DR.. A. o. Thomas, State supcrin-
tendent of schools was the speaker of
the morning. DR.. Thomas talk was
very pleasing and much appreciated.
Elmer Shorer of Chicago gave a very
interesting address. Mr. Simms of
Dudley. Mass, and a former prin-
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-23

ing for independence, and all of
the British colonies on the North
American continent except Florida
at the south and Canada at the
north united in the declaration of
1776, declaring themselves no Ion
ger colonies but free and indepen-
dent states
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-23
cn1iti, Family Reunion

! reunion of the Smith family was
o; \. L. Smiths home Wodnes-
Among those from out of town
i''ii Mis-. Bertha Sinclair and Mrs.
li'!on Norton of Winthrop, Omar
Johnson, DR.. and Mrs. l. w. Gilbert
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-23

Tie committee from the Sons Of
I1cans appointed to make plans for
f.c reception to &c given Division
Commander l.. i. Merrill on August
@' Will meet this "Wednesday even
iHg IL &. A. Il. Hall.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-23

Mr.. an1 Mrs. Clarence Colby and
so0 Fred and wife and three children
o. ENcrrtt, Mass, have returned to
te'r home after spending a few days
with their cousin, Mrs. Arthur Eincs.
HARRISON avenue. They also visited
Grothcr cousin, George r. Plimuston
d. lttrnu frli
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-23

it.rvy \. and j. Austin Wheeler,
Who recently sold their interest in
tie Kelley and Wheeler Co. have
purchased the heating and plumbing
BUSINESS If Ralph Mairs of this city
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-23

Da,1 r. ana John w. Kelley have
purchased tile Wheeler interests in
tte Kelley Wheeler Co. and Will con-
tHe- this business under the name
o. kclIoN ErOs. Co.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-23

Nr. and Mrs. Elias s. Cowan,
Highland avenue have returned from
a two weeks visit with the formers
brother in Pittsflcld.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-23

cipal of the academy, sang a solo
which was very pleasing. A poem in
memoriam for F. w. Libby was read
by Mrs. S. l.. Kendrick and was a fit
ting tribute to Mr.. libby DR.. Thorn
as brought regrets from Governor
Baxter, who was unable to attend.
Prof. Mitchell gave an address in the
afternoon, also short speeches were
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-23

Miss Iva Friedman, who has been
visiting in this city returned Tues
Gav to her home IN Philadelphia.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-23

D. W Adams Co. offer many items
a. interest from their stock for 3 1-2
LuV.s solliMg $50 to II o'clock this
;rronVOn.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-23

Ms. u. y. Kerr, Mrs. f. I. Weeks,
Mrs. Lottie Boynton and son Casper
Of soath jefferson were business vis-
n1r5 in Gardiner, Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-23

II. H. Ring Of Portland, former
Gardiner resident, who has been Wis
Ting here, has returned.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-23

RAYMOND Monaghan. who has been
The guest Of friends in Berlin. X. II,
h7s returned to his homo in this
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-23

Hon. and Mrs. +. W. Ellis and
chjIdyen have returned from several
weeks stay at Old Orchard.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-23

Miss opal LaPlant of Pittston was
the week-end guest of Miss Rena
rajlev Of Randolph.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-23

J. s. Maxcy and family have re-
turned from a stay at their cottage
~ Squirrel Island.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-23

Mrs. J. A. Carter Of East Pittston
was among the out of town visitors
IN Gardiner, Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-23

poll Clason Auxiliary will meet in
G. \. Il. hall this Wednesday even
ing at 7. NJ.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-23

Miss Sadie Cambell of Boston is
the guest Of relatives on Northern
avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-23
Members of the present generation
are scattered from Maine to Siberia.

Mr.. and Mrs. Vinton Gordan Of
Iivermore Fails arc guests at Q. \.
True's homo.
Walter Knight of Quincy. Mass. is
passing two weeks with his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Knight.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-23

control of Virginia until its admis-
sion as state in 1892, nor did it
include the western area of Geor-
gia which was not ceded to the
Union until 1903, and then became
the Territory Of Mississippi, and
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-23
Our Recent AccessiOns,

Our Recent ACCeSSiOnS.
In 1867 Alaska with its enormous
territory was purchased from Rus
sia for S7,200,000, and is now
the only area O. continental Uni
ted States still governed as ter
ritory, all other parts of the great
continental areas added having
been transformed into states after
passing through their "probation
period" as territories. The great
Territory Of Nebraska at one time
a part Of the still greater Terri
tory of Missouri was sub-divid-
ed into the States of Nebraska and
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-23

the area thus added being about
$4,000 square miles.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-23
GARDINER

Miss Eleanor Brann Of Boston is
,.ieitiug Farmingdale friends.
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The tirst permanent settlement
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-14
B|G INCREASE IN
 STRAWBERRY CROP
CantaIoupes, Watermelons and Tomatoes Also to Show
 BountifuI Yields
By Associated Press

Washington, May 13.-Greatly in- creased production this year over last of strawberries, cantaloupes. water melons, early tomatoes and early po- tatoes was forecast today by the de- partment of agriculture. The fore cast for strawberries indicated a pros duction of l5,2l7 cars or 450 crates of II per cent over the 13,011 cars last year. Tennessee leads all states with an indicated production of 2,S37 cars and Arkansas closely follows with 2,191 ears. These two states have in prospect the department said, 37 per cent of the forecast crop. Three other states mentioned as prominent stra wberry producers were Louisi- ana, with a forecast of 1892 cars; Missouri with 1,1S1 cars. and Mary land with LIS cars.
 The cantaloupe forecast was ss per cent ..bove the 1921 harvest with southern California, Florida Aad Texas leading in the number of carr expected to be produced. Tho oom- mercial data of watermelons in Florida was estimated by the depart ment at 35,400 acres as compared with 1s,I00 acres harvested in 1921.
 Production of early commercial to- matoes in Florida. the forecast in- dicated, would be 10.922 cars of 4S0 crates each, compared with 6.S92 cars in 1921. or an increase of 61 per cent. The Texas crop of early to- matoes was forecast at 4,49S cars of S96 crates each, or an increase almost as great as the whole har- vest of 2.266 cars last year.
 Early Irish potatoes, according to the department figures, have a pros pective production of S9.16S cars. of 200 barrels each, In the early producing states along the Atlantic coast from
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-14
Leifer May Haue
 Trouble With Eve

Atlanta. Ga, May 13.-Elmer Left CT. Little Rock outfielder who was injured in game here this week. probably will be unable to play for a couple of months or even longer, if serious trouble with his left eye should develop, it was said tonight by his physician here. Jarvis Jack son, shortstop. with whom Leifer collided. left for Little Rock yester- day and probably can play again in about a week.
 Leifer suffered fractured skull and in addition what appears to be a hemorrhage back of the eye has developed. 1t was learned tonight. That showed improvement today. however. and the fracture appeared to be doing well, the physician said. He would not say how long he ex- pected to keep the player in the hospital, but said it would be long stay.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-14
SERVICES ARE HELD
 FOR HOLT CITIZEN

Tuscaloosa. May 13.--(S (SpeciaL)- The body of J. w. Morgan, who died at his home in Holt yesterday morn- ing. was shipped to Birmingham thiA morning, where the funeral and in- torment will take place. Mir. Morgan has ben ill for many months and only recently was allowed to re- turn home from St. Vincents hos pitai in Birmingham. He was for many years employed by the Central Iron and Coal company as master mechanic and was a most energetic worker in welfare activities.
 Members of the Knights of Colum- bus and those of St. Johns Catholic church motored out to Holt last night where services were held for the deceased.
 MT. Morgan is survived by his wife and several children. as follows: Herbert Morgan and Mrs. A. S. Hatch CT of Birmingham; J. W. Morgan. .Jr. of Silbee, Texas; Frank and Andre W Morgan of Pittsburg; Hugh and All bert Morgan of Holt; Mrs. k. J. Ha- bert of Pittsburg: Mrs. J., H. White of Ensley; Mrs j. F. Cowan of Okla homa: Mrs. Freeman and Mrs. Harry Tyson of Holt: sister. Mrs. Charles Greer of Birmingham, and a brother. T. I. Morgan of Memphis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-14
 WETUMPKA GRIEVED BY MRS. BANKHEAD'S DEATH

Wetumpka, May ls-(Special.) .)-- The Wetumpka friends of Mrs. J. H. BaDkhead are grieved to learn of he-- death, which occurred Thursday at her home Tn Washington.
 Mrs. Bankhead. who was Miss Tul- luiah Brockman. came to WetumpAa from South Carolina and spent her girlhood here. She was married at the Presbyterian church here to Cap tain Bankhead in October, 1866. and some years later, was again a resi- dent of Wetumpka when Captain Bankhead was appointed warden at the state pententiary for a term of four years. After leaving Wetumpka this time they resided in Jasper, and then In Washington.
 There are yet living here a few of the girlhood friends of Mrs. Bank : head, who are especially grieved at her death.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-14
END EXERCISES
Diplomas Awarded Twelve at An
 niston University School

Anniston. May 13.- Special )-The closing exercises at the Alabama Presbyterian college here ended on Friday evening with the award of diplomas to the ? graduates by pr. David Park, president of the Presby- terian school.
 The commencement exercises at the local college marked the end of an unusually prosperous year for the school, the name of which has re- gently been changed to the Anniston University school
 The declama ton contest prize was awarded to John Aeker, member of the junior class, the award of gold pencil by J. B. Holman being an in teresting part of the Friday cere- mony.
 The graduating class was composed of J. w. Weaver. V. C. Walter. P. A. Porter. J. W. Norwood, E. E. Mccall. C.. c. Hornady. F. l.. Holt. P. w. Hig- gins, K. l.. Harte J. M. Glass, H. w. Cater and C. H. Blankenship.
 Captain w. w Watson, a member of the faculty. left Saturday for his home at Laurel Hill. $. C.. and Capt. A. M. Mitchell also left today for his home in Thomasville, Ga. Many of the out -of-town students have also gone to their homes for the summer vacation period.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-14

The R. O. T. C. of the Birmingham High schools made a strong bid for selection as Honor High School' at the inspection held Thursday by Major Thomas H. Monroe. U. s. A., of the Fourth Corps Area, compris ing the high schools of eight south ern states.
 The war department designates each year one high school whose R. Q. T. C. unit makes the best showing in military efficiency as the Honor School" and this year by process of elimination only four in the eight states were left in the field, namely Chattanooga, Knoxville. Macon and Birmingham. Major Thomas was de- tailed to make inspection of these four schools to decide the winner.
 The Woodlawn, Ensley and Central units of the local high schools were inspected separately Thursday by Major Thomas and all made an ex- cellent showing.
 The Woodlawn unit is in charge of Capt Edgar N. Coffee. the Ensley unit in charge of Capt. H. F. Schro- der and Col. R. NJ. Nolen, who Is com manding officer of all the units of the Birmingham High schools, has the Central High in charge.
 The several units drilled in close and extended order guard mount. manuel of arms. and other military evolutions. They also gave demon- strations of physical training. The several companies drilled like vete- rans and in all the branches of mili- tary training acquitted themselves well.
 While Major Thomas was non-com- initial as to the award of the drill contest he expressed himself as be- ing favorably impressed with the showing made by the local R. o. T. C..
 The students of the school listed by the war department as Honor Schools during the period in which the institution remains on the list of honor schools, wear a silver star on the right sleeve of the blouse anI the students of the Birmingham unit expect soon to be sewing the stars on their sleeves as the result of Major Monroe's inspection.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-14
HANGS HIMSELF
Demented White Man Ends Life
 Anniston

Anniston. May 13.-tSpecial)-Dave Caldwell, demented white man about 35 years of age. was found hanging by a rope |, in the barn of Bill Ans. thony. short dis.~.roa above Pied-' mont, Saturday morning. the man having. slipped out of the house of his mother during the night and ended his life by hanging himself with blow line fastened to an overhead beam.
 Caldwell had been growing worse for the past few weeks, according to information given out by officers. About two weeks ago application was made for entrance into the state hos pital at Tuscaloosa for him, but he was not sent to that place because of the crowded coalition of the institu-. tion.
 Coroner Lee Smith of this city taA, notified of the mans death by tele11 phone Saturday morning, and went at] once to that point to make an inves A tigation
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-14


 ratio of strength. The provision in thi measure of bllgation upon the commissioners of the United States shipping board is a solemn respons- ibility, and thus, perhaps against an inherited or acquired political view the democratic commi ssioners of the United States shipping board have jcined in request for aid to ships under the registry of the United States
 GcoGraphical Equality
 ''Of particular interest to Mobile, (and think my colleague and my self were of some service in that connecticut is the basis of aid pro- pns, I in th@ l@S slatioa now pend- ,iag. which pro iltles hat the q | sha' be eoiils .r upon :. Dasis oi gcssrsI hical equ slity How tLIs .in- teres,s Mobile is clearly illustrated: :: ,i,c distance. from the gulf to United Kingdom and Continental European rorts Is twice the distance from the North Atlantic ports. ship sailing from Mobile destined to Continental Europe or the United Kingdom would receive two times the cash support received by the ship sailing from the North Atlantic to the same ports oe destination. The inequality of distance is thus corrected, and as the. United States shipping board holds as proper policy opposition to any unnatural or artificial diversion of commerce from the logical and nearest seaboard outlet, the legisla- tion now pending would assure to the ports of the gulf an adeuuate protection from discrimination in the movement of our sea borne com merce.- A protection even beyond this is proposed to those ports leeiti- mately seeking to expand It is provided that when the direct aid ,,r'puted upon a mileage basis is ip,md to be inadequate for the main- tcnance Of an essential trade route. the commissioners of the United States shipping board will have the rower to increase the cash payment to tie ship if it is necessary to maintain the route in operation from. the gulf or ports situated similarly ia gcographical degree, with the for- foreign markets sof the world.
 Nearest Outlet
 It is recognized to be tn. unques- tionable intent of Congress that ports so geographically located as to be- come the Seahoatd exporting base Tor certain productive and distribu ing areas should receive full opportunity for growth and development. Econ omy and facility in the moving of ocean commerce should prompt the How of commerce through the near est outlet. thus eliminating that hand- itap to the borne commerce of arti- ficial and unnatural long dista ce haul to seaboard. This legislation would particularly serve to meet the needs of those seaports like Mobile seeking to grow and expand; would serve to protect the interior produce ing and misunderstanding centers like Birmingham from discrimination in export commerce.. It's intent is to make the operation of an Amcrican merchant marine represent the nt- ton and it's citizenship in it's cn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-14

tirety, giving in it's making an equal accruing benefit to every seaport, every interior area, every manufac- trrer and producer. wherever and in whatever area located.
 May I not add a personal word -a report, may I not say. as to the friendly interest my colleagues have shown in the port of Mobile? In 1914 prior to the World war. the service from Mobile to European markets was confined practically to vessels under foreign registry From Mobile the United States shipping board is now maintaining regular and definite. services to Liverpool, Manch ester and London. with fort mighty ss.ilings; to Hamburg and Bremen. Antwerp and Rotterdam with month y sailings: and to South America and the Windward islands and other West Indies ports. with regular fortnightly sailings. These sailings provide not only an adequacy of tonnage. but sail upon definite and regular schedule.
 Mobile Next to New Orleans
 Let me say in that connection that Mobile now ranks second only to New Orleans in American flag service on the ports of the south Atlantic and gulf. What this result has been commercially to Mobile is briefly illustrated. For the first two months in l921--and, gentlemen, 1 watch .this with close attention--the shipments of cotton from Mobile in American flag service was 13.797 bales. For the first two months of 1922, 24697 bales of cotton were ex- ported from Mobile in vessels of the United States shipping, board, an sin- crease of nearly 100 per cent in one year. Last month Mobile in export of cotton in American flag vcsselsr ranked on the gulf second only to that great cotton exporting port. Gal veston. These figures are keenly gi atifyina. but let me say here and in the presence of my good colleagues that with their continued encourage- mont. I look even to see all improved and wider standard Of service from Mobile.
 If the citizenship of Aiaba ma will only place proper appraisal upon the importance of the port of Mobile to the vast interests of the state and give us the he,n that is logically due for the development of our terminal situation. if the interstate commerce commission will only group one of our trunk-line rairiads with one of the great grain roads of the west, if Mobile citizenship will maintain a militant position m. defense or Mobiles rights for the removal Of any discriminatory conditions exist ], ing to our handicap. we can we'll measure the future and make mental appraisement chat instead of being the ninth port in the United states. Mobile will clearly rank in the irst division"