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The St. Charles herald., 1922-04-08
Inside Story of Statue on Home
Of Vanderbilt.
Son Of Builder Says Figure OF Tired
Mason on Fifth Avenue Mansion
Was Joke on and Tribute to
His Father.

New York.-New Workers who
thronged Fifth avenue last fall to get
a glimpse Of the Broadway dandy.
the deposed Bacchante. the brides
dollar mark and other curious sculp-
lures and carvings that adorn stately
st. Thomas church. missed one OF
the avenues Oldest architectural Jests.
For more than three decades, 1t be-
came known today. the figure Of tired
mason has rested and summed himself
on the roof Of the old w. X. Wander
bilt mansion at Fifty-first street. with
in q stones throw Of St Thomas. .
gazing down at the fashionable eQui.
pages and richly clad crowds that
flowed through the famous thorough
fare.
The few architecturally Inclined per-
sons who knew Of the existence Of the
Vanderbilt mason believed that the
figure was erected as tribute to q
mason who was killed during the con-
struction Of the house. but Richard
Hunt, architect, who with his late
father, Richard Hunt ST., built the
house. said the figure was at once
The St. Charles herald., 1922-04-08
SENTENCED TO LEARN SPEECH
Eivs Rows Must Know Llncoln's
Gettysburg Grafton or Go to
Reform School.

Passaic, N. J.-Five boys who
amused themselves by throwing stones
at trains and clambering about on
freight cars were sentenced by Re-
corder Barbour to learn Lincolns
Gettysburg address and be prepared to
undergo a catechism on it unless they
wished to 60 to the reform school.
The eldest boy. John Haliniak, four
teen years old, of Athena, was told
that when he reported back to the re-
corder in four weeks he must be able
to recite the address. %sss'
II won't sentence you now," said
the recorder, but when you come
back here / want you to know some-
thing about Lincoln's life and his great
address at Gettysburg. Study 1t as
you would a lesson, and I will regard
so points as passing mark for your
recitation. For every five points be-
low 80 will send you to the reform
school for year"
The boys left court to get copies OF
the Gettysburg address with the de-
termination to read 1t till they know
it by heart and also know what II
means. 80 -,
The St. Charles herald., 1922-04-08
JOKE WAS ON THE ARCHITECT

Joke on and tribute to the senior
Hunt.
"The Vanderbilt home" said Mr..
Hunt, "was built during the transition
period, when 1t was customary'to adorn
the roof with sculptured figure OF
some sort. The masons and sculptors
were continually after my father to
tell them what kind of figure he
planned to- use, but he' kept putting
them OF. saying there was plenty Of
time to decide after the house was
finished.
FINALLY, when walking through the
nearly completed building my father
observed screen In the large hall
way, and directed the workmen to re-
move it. Behind the screen was a
sculptor-K.psOn, quite well known at
that time-putting the finishing
touches on a study Of q mason at
rest, with his square paper cap on his
head and a mallet In his hand. He
had used as his model my father, who
frequently put on mason's cap and
took an active part In the work.
'Mr. Vanderbilt liked the figure
and that's how 1t happened that the
mason was put up"
The only other figure Of an artisan
gracing wealthy home in New York,
SO far as could be learned. Is a heroic
statue Of steel puddler. which stands
on the lawn before the Charles NJ.
Schwab mansion on Riverside drive.
Mr.. Schwab was steel puddler him.
self before he was discovered" by
the late Andrew Carnegie.
The St. Charles herald., 1922-04-08
Britons Find Chief Tolls More
Than English and American
Business Man.
PUTS IN 20 HOURS EVERY DAY
ponders Religious and State Affairs
In veritabIs Wonderland Of Flow
ere, Birds and Wild AnImaIs-
Climate 10 Cold.

London.-The Dalai Lama Of
Tibet. the religious and secular head
Of that secluded country, has to work
harder than the average British or
American business man. He gets up
ut four o'clock In the morning and
labors until midnight, Notwithstanding
the fact that he is unQuestionably the
''big boss"
Sir Charles Bell, a British political
officer Ia India, who has just returned
after years residence In the roman
tic forbidden city" of Lhasa, the
Ttbetan capital. says the Dalai Lama
rs wonderful personality. Sir Charles
Is one Of the few Europeans who have
mastered the Tibetan language and
this helped him to, become friendly
with the head Of all TRet.f
"He paid me the honor Of inviting
me into the forbidden inclosure Of his
country palace" said Sir Charles.
+, Climate 10 Cold.
"This was q little. wonderland OF
nowers. birds and wild animals--a hid
den retreat where he gives deep
thought both to his religious and state
affairs Hundreds of canaries were
singing here. and there were also
stags. pheasants and great tiger
from Bengal"
"1he climate was intensely cold
when Sir Charles arrived. and for days
the temperature indoors never rose
above freezing point. In the place Of
window glass Tibetans used aort Of
wax cloth. II let's the wind In. but
they are hardy race and do not ap-
pear to feel the discomfort Of the cold.
Mutton. yak beef and pork are the
etaple diet" Sir Charles went on.
.sTibetans do not like either chicken
or eggs. They do not sleep on beds.
but on the fioor. on which are placed
large downy cushions. You lie on top
OF these and fold them over you. They
are very comfortable and warm.
The St. Charles herald., 1922-04-08
BEAR is STOCKS WORST FOE
Noted Hunter In Montana Declares
Bruin Will XIII Animals Just
for Fun.

Ovando, Mont. X. Stadler, a pro-
fesslonal hunter employed by the gov
ernment, brands the stock-killing bear
as the worst enemy Of live stock In
isolated places. Mountain lions, Of
which he has killed three-score, are
branded by Stadler as cowardly an
imals, only one Of all he has killed
showing any disposition to fight.
The veteran hunter, who has killed
more than 200 bears during rs years
The St. Charles herald., 1922-04-08
1854 Wed at Age Of Is IN
1890, Says Census Bureau.
special Analysis o. Marital Statistics
Reveals Some Interesting Faets
Figures Show Gain n Mar.
rlaoe Of eoya

Washington. Sixteen hundred boys
ana l4.0S4 girls. ffteen years Of ase.
- the United States were listed q
n.arried Is 1890 the census bureau
announced In statement presenting :
sDecial Analysis of marital statistica'
Hlshty&wo boys and t9o girls Of the
80 ass were accorded - widowed
- divorced
The analysis revealed . distinct N
<reess during IL recent years q sanco
~ 1910 censns n the percentase .
rar4od parsons for each year q 49,
- oftoen = thirtystour. e1pecaally
sncne ~ younger .nsm6ses g tnel
rrour. TAe ags sFoup fron tAlftySve
The St. Charles herald., 1922-04-08

hunting, says the stock killer Is rath-
er more among bears, but when one
begins the game he kills in a spirit OK
wanton mischief, not for food. ,.,
He will trail the stock for miles
stick to the trail for weeks, II neces-
sary-to get the chance to kill. Get
ting one beef or sheep, he Will per-
sist until he gets all In sight, unless
killed before this happens.
The St. Charles herald., 1922-04-08
Shoot the "Bones"
For Prison Terms

Ability to make the bones be-
have" and luck determined the
sentences Of Ave colored men
brought before Judge Edward
Stewart. In Newbern, N. G.
When the ave pleaded guilty 10
a charge Of crap shooting. Judge
Stewart announced that they
might shoot to see what the SEN
tence would be. the term to
depend upon the fall Of the
dice. The results ranged be-
tween 8 and II montha
The St. Charles herald., 1922-04-08
Fish Deep In OIL Well.

Bakersfield. GAIA wildcat oil well
on the Hitchcock ranch south Of Por
terville. at LOO feet. has begun to
produce not oil. but fish, according
to word received here. They were tiny
specimens. apparently from . subter
ranean stream.
The St. Charles herald., 1922-04-08

Drinks Moonshine; Sleeps IA Days
Woodland, Cal.-After being un-
conscious "A days as the result OF
drinking moonshine liquor, Bert Drew
died In q hospital here.
The St. Charles herald., 1922-04-08

Ned Hogan, seventy-six years ole
and a real native son" Of milwaukee,
holds the distinction of being the most
arrested" man in that city and pos
sibly In the entire country. He Is nov
serving his one hundred and sixtf
term In the house Of correction OF
charges of vagrancy. He says~it
the only real home he has ever known
and expects to continue his residence
there indefinitely. He Is shown at hii
favorite indoor sport Of peelina
"spuds" for the workhouse gang.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-08
Boston Auto Show

When the Annual Boston Automo
bile Show opens its doors at O'Clock
on the afternoon of Saturday, March
ii, the vanguard of the thousands
upon thousands who will attend dur
ing the&even days will march into an
exhibit in every way greater than
any previous one. And ample provi-
sion has been made to care for a rec
ord breaking attendance.
Within the five great halls and the
extensive basement of the Mechanics
Building there will be found a total
or 4S3 companies or individuals rep
resented in the exhibits. This eclip-
ses all other shows, and Furthermore
the nature of the exhibits will be
more comprehensive.
In the showing Of passenger cars
there will be total of IS manufac-
turers represented. and allowing an
average of four each to display their
various models and stripped chassis,
more than 800 cars will he seen.
In the truck department there will,
be showings by 80 makers probably
including 100 different trucks on dis
play. In addition there will be a
more than usually interesting exhibit
OF fire apparatus, bringing out the
latest developments in this line.
While the passenger cars will be
the center of attraction to a large
majesty Of persons. because of pres
ent' or prospective ownership, and
also because of the various new de-
signs IN special and sport" models,
there will be large number of per-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-08
WINDSORVILLE

George Sampson of Lewiston was a
Sunday guest at his farm here.
Arthur Sproul was business Wis
itor Saturday in Augusta.
Mr.. and Mrs. +. T. Sproul who
have been i'll are able to be up and
around the house again.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wesley Pushard have
moved into the house known as the
VIM home.
+. d. Erskine and Arthur Piper
were Friday in Somerville on bust
ness.
Mrs. Annie Kitchen of Palermo was
& guest last week of relatives on the
Neck.
Mrs. G. w. Brown of Ridgeway
farm is visiting relatives in Massa-
chusetts.
William Trask was a Sunday Wis
itOr at Togus.
Dana wilkins who has been quite
IL is convalescent.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Sampson Of
Auburn were weekend guests Of their
mother, Mrs. Eugenia Sampson.
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WINDSOR

Friends are glad to welcome Mr..
and Mrs. J. +. Pierce who have re-
turned to their home after several
weeks stay with their children in
Augusta.
Mrs. Francis Colburn who has been
in poor health for several years is
quite i'll. Friends hope for her re-
covery.
Mrs. Athorne Dutton' who has been
with her daughter in New Hampshire
has returned home.
J. A. Reed who has been stopping
with his son in Bangor the past few
weeks returned home on Friday.
Mrs T. a. Coombs was a caller Fri
day at the home of Mr. and Mrs. G..
l.. Donnell.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wadsworth Lewis Of
Whitefield were recent visitors at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. D. A. wilkins.
The usual town meeting dinner will
be furnished for the benefit of the
Baptist and NJ. Z. churches, Monday.
March 13. AS a large attendance is
expected all ladies are requested to
bring or send food.
CORNER-Earle Hayes has gone TO
Augusta where he has employment at
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MANCHESTER

The Community Club will meet on
Thursday of this week with Mrs. Will
liam Welch.
Mr.. and Mrs. William WEIGH Wis
tied relatives in Winthrop on Friday
of last week.
Ray Tebbetts of West Gardiner
passed the weekend with his aunt,
Mrs. Annie Emery.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Warner Pierce who
have been passing some weeks in
Hallowell are now at their home at
the Outlet.
Miss Mary Wingate was at her
home here for a short time on Mon
day. She is to be in Hallowell for the
rest of the winter.
Mrs. Harry Spear visited her
daughter. Mrs. Ware in Hallowell
several days last week. Miss Olive
Spear returned with her for the
weekend.
The women of the town were well
represented at the town meeting held
on Monday.
4 Democratic caucus is to be held
at the Town Hall on Monday after
noon to which the public is invited.
There will be several public speakers.
including several ladies from Angus
ia.
Miss Katharine Farr is visiting her
grandmother, Mrs. Frank Libby in
Litchfield.
Richard Farr and Isaac Haley were
visitors in Litchfeld one day last
week
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He Dug for Water
Did He Get 1t?

He il a well-known member of the
Hammond's Grove colony. He
laughs at the matter himself and per-
haps will not object to others having
. chance at the joke.
Water was needed at the cottage
badly needed, 80 he took the ice chisel
and pail and hied himself hitherward
to the ice covering fair Cobbossee-
contee. He arrived. He proceeded to
scrape of some 2 to 20 inches of snow
and then. proceeded to chisel his way
through from 2 to 20 inches of ice.
It was real work, but the job was
well done.
The chisel finally went through the
ice-and visions Of the cold pure wat
er were aplenty.
But wait. A trig falls into the ma
chinery. A pause ensues. The WE'LL
known young man scratches his head
and murmurs language.
The chisel had gone through the
ice, all right all right, but it had
landed on dry land, the gravel bank
near the mouth of the stream.
The chisel and pail were then
jointly and severally collected and
the well-known cottager hied himself
to the farmhouse, where he got the
much needed water.
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The Late Everett G.. Smith
Highly Thought of by Thou
sands of Travelling Men

A copy OF the Berkshire Evening
Eagle, published in Pittsfeld. Mass,
has been received by a Journal man
corning the late Everett G. Smith.
formerly of this city, and his family:
Since the death of Everett G. Smith.
president and manager of the Park
Hotel. Inc, since 1917, there have been
numerous reports concerning the flu
ture of the property. One of these
reports created the impression that
Mrs. Smith, who was associated with
her husband, would now sell for any
thing she could get. Such an i'm
preston is utterly erroneous. The
property is not in the market in any
such sense IS that. There is an old
trade saying that there is nothing in
tie realty line that money cannot
buy and there have been one or two
excellent offers for the Park Hotel,
nut there has been no sale and Mrs.
Smith has not definitely formulated
her plans. For the present at least
and it may be permanently. she will
continue to conduct the property un-
der the same policy as has existed
since the institution Of the present
management. After Mr.. Smith died.
his brother, Philip A. Smith of South
Gardiner, a practical railroad man,
came here with his family and they
are making their home at the hotel.
They will remain there until arrange
ments for the coming days arc com
pleted. Mr.. Smith volunteered his
services and they were gratefully ac-
cepted in the work of readjustment.
Mr.. Smiths mother. Mrs. Gilman b.
Smith Of South Gardiner, Me, not
over 20, is also with them.
Everett G. Smith, though an active
newspaperman for many years and on
expert on the side Of ordered publicity,
was nevertheless more or less of a
conservative in that direction when he
reached what he always felt was his
life work-that Of the hotel business.
For that reason his property did not
figure as prominently in the news of
the day as was the case with many
hostelries. But the fact is that, from
the very day that Mr.. and Mrs. Smith
took over the property, it was pros
porous. Friends of other days came to
them. 1t attained an almost national
reputation as commercial mans
nome. This last fact is attested by
the variety and extent Of the cor
respondence that followed Mr.. Smiths
going Letters of inquiry came from
far west Of the Mississippi. Travel
ing men were anxious to know what
was to be done now that Mr.. Smith
had completed his labors. The reply
was Invariably made that it was the
purpose to go right along in the old
way and the wants of the travelling
public would be looked after as in
former years. This related to both
rooms and cafeteria,
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SOMERVILLE

Fred A. Turner has bought a horse
Of Herbert knight to replace the one
which he recently lost.
Mrs. Harry Morrill, is gaining, being
now able TO sit up.
William Hislcr has been Ill with
the influenza.
Friday callers and visitors at the
Turner home were: Dexter Turner
Manley and Ruby Tyler of Palermo,
James Pratt Of Windsor John s. Hay
den. Evelyn. Doris and Vivian Mac
Daniel and Hazel and Natalie knight
of this town.
Miss Maud Guifford has gone tc
Watcrvile where she has employ
ment.
Herbert knight is away on a bust
ness trip.
Mrs. Caro- Z. Turner and daughter,
Marie, We're Saturday callers Of Mrs
'Alphena Brown.
Harris Hallowell of Watervilie was
visiting old friends here over Sun
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-08

The II. G. Barker store during tile
special sale.
Ralph Dutton left Thursday for
New Hampshire to visit relatives and
seek employment.
J. A. Reed. who has been visiting
his son, a. L. Reed of Bangor, for
several weeks. returned Friday to his
home at Windsor Corner.
The Misses May and Madeline Reed
of Augusta passed the weekend at
their respective homes in town.
Mrs Earle Hayes and daughters
Virginia and Gloria, are guests of 2Ir.
and Mrs. Ralph Hayes in Gardiner.
Mrs. Ernest Reed. who has been
passing a week with relatives in Au-
susta, returned home Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Black, who
have been living at South Windsor
for several months, recently moved 10
Windsor Corner where they are maxi
ing their home with Mrs. Blacks
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A. y. Dutton.
Mrs. S. b. Donnell recently cele-
brated her Goth birthday anniversary
at her home by entertaining callers
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Red Cross Report
Here in February

The Augusta chapter, American
Red Cross, Miss Jean Todd, executive
secretary, has in the month Of Feb
ruary, just past, rendered service to
100 men. regarding compensation
claims. vocational training and in
formation regarding many other
things connected with the Govern
ment and In their military service.
There are still several men in the
hospitals, whose claims have not yet
been settled by the Government and
as the majority are married. it is
necessary for the Chapter to advance
money for living expenses until such
a time as the Government assumes
responsibility.
The annual meeting Of the Augusta
chapter will be held in the very near
future.
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PALMYRA

Palmyra Grange presented a mock
trial Saturday to an audience Of over
200 people. The story of the case
was as follows: Mr.. Puplover had a
dog which he valued highly. on
Christmas day. 1921. the dog was
shot and killed. Mr.. Killacur was
suspected and finally arrested and
the trial set for the even
ing of March 4th. Court
crier, Mr.. Gunshy. announced the
Court and Hunter l. Sleeper. sheriff.
called it to order. The jury was
called. and sworn by Mr.. Rattleburg.
clerk of courts. Miss Allgone, STEM
ographer. Timothy Bothersomc. mes
senger. and Thomas Speaker, deputy
sheriff were in their places. c. U.
Plasterum acted as county attorney.
and Samuel Starvum, counsel for the
defense. Sharp witnesses were called
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CHINA

WEST-Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Doy-
on entertained party of their
friends at their home on Saturday
evening.
William Mcleod of Fairfield was a
weekend guest of Frank Mclaughlin
Bernard Pooler of North Vassal-
boro is visiting his sister, Mrs. Eu-
gene Doyon.
Mr.. and Mrs. III. L. Perkins were in
Waterville on business Saturday.
SOCTH-A joint meeting of South
China Farm Bureau will be held at
.he library Thursday, March 8. The
mems meeting will have an orchard
session and the ladies Will take up
short cuts in sewing. Ladies please
bring a 5 equipment for sewing one
fourth yard OF sewing material of
any kind of cloth, pencil and paper.
Picnic lunch will DE served at noon
with coffee provided by the ladies.
A very small meeting of China
Grange was held Wednesday evening
on account Of bad travelling. The
next meeting. Wednesday. March Is,
will be all all-day session.
Fourteen members of China Grange
attended East Kennebec Pomona at
Winslow on Tuesday of last week. 1t
was a large meeting, a good program
and very enjoyable time.
Mrs. r. NJ. Jones and daughter,
Virginia. went TO Lewiston to attend
the Fruit meeting Wednesday and
Thursday, March and .. They re-
port very instructive session.
c. y. Weber was a business caller
in Augusta on Friday.
y. b. Jones is saving ice for 4. c.
Brown.
Fred N. Plaisted is cutting ice for
j. l.. Jones. The ice is two feet
thick.
A large number of fishermen were
On China Lake the warm days the last
Ct the week. There seemed to be
rather more fishermen than fish.
George Roberts, Jr.. butchered a
arge hog the past week, the weight
being $50 pounds.
Mrs. Ina Plaisted and daughter.
Florence. have been on the sick lis.
the past week.
Mrs. Susie Brown is able to be
about the house again after her ILL
ucss.
Mrs. James Turner is visiting her
son. Stanley Turner, in Harerhiii.
Mass.
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sons interested in the truck display,

sons interested in the truck display,
as we'll as in accessories.
More than ever there has been a
trend this year TO the production OF
special jobs, rejecting the ideals of
many who want a car that IS dill
fcrent. In the average, also, there is
shown q studied attempt at refine
ment in all makes OF cars. which is
reflected in the lines, the general fit
tings, and the endeavor to make the
car as complete as is possible at the
time it goes to the buyer.
The accessory department and
those spaces given over to special
displays will be found to be ALIEN
bracing in their scope, exhibiting
only those things that have been
proved by long usage to be real
help to the motorist.
Manager Campbell is putting the
finishing touches to the musical pro-
gram, a feature which appeals to
many and adds greatly to the attrac-
tons Of the show. There will be
band music. as we'll as orchestras and
special singing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-08

and the usual family party. Several
birthday cakes, also candies and other
goodies were in evidence. Special
mention should be made OF very
dainty box Of sweets made and sent
by Mrs. B.. G. Hussey. She received
many letters. gifts and cards from
her several friends. Mrs. Donnel IS
IN good health and very active. She
presided at the organ while the family
oincd her in singing the old time
songs.
WEST-Eo service was held at
The Baptist church Sunday ON ac-
count of the storm.
Rev. S. NJ. Thompson who has been
Ii for several days is improving slow
~.
Emmons Casey Of Madison was a
Sunday visitor at the Casey home
stead.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. P. Barton were re-
cent business visitors in Gardiner.
S. P. Barton and Fred True were
hawking shingles from Gardiner last
week.
Our genial mail carrier. Welcome
Reed on r. T. D. No. 81, who has
been ill for few days is slowly i'm
proving. friends are glad to hear.
Miss Ella Foss of Wayne who has
been visitor the past week of her
friend and classmate, Miss Helen Cd
lin of Erskine Academy, class of
1921, has returned home.
I'll I - =
Of Westlool1 were recent callers of
her sister, Mrs. c. W. Taber.
E. Pine grosbeaks are very plenty
here, many of them being beautifully
marked with crimson spots.