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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-11
Labor and Farmer
Group to Discuss
Political Action

Cleveland. Ohio, Dec. lG.-(By A. T.
Nationally known labor, progressive,
farmer-labor. socialist and nom parti-
tonight for the opening tomorrow
morning of a two-days session of the
second conference for progressive po-
liical action, at which labor and the
farmers will discuss and map out flu
ture political action.
4 meeting of the executive commit
tee of the conference was held here
this afternoon at which the procedure
for the conference was decided. Will
liam ii. Johnston. president of the In
ternational Machinists' Union and
president of the council, announced at
the close or the session that it had been
decided among the leaders to take no
action relative to the formation Of a
third party at this time. Delegates
among the rank and file arriving to-
night. however, seemed disposed TO IA
lor third party movement and it
was predicted that the discussion of
this subject might be one of the fca-
lures of the conference.
With the success Of the movement
OF progressive political action in the
recent election, we feel that more can
be accomplished by working through
present political parties than in the
formation of Independent organize
ton" said Johnston,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-11
FAIRFIELD

On Friday afternoon Miss Alberta
I'oss entertained seventeen parent
and friends of her school in obser-
vance of Education Week. Various
parts of the school work was taken
up to give those present the oppor-
tunity to see the work that was car
lied on.
Mr.. NJ. T. Simmons and seven as
Sistants from the Manufacturers
Appraisal Company of Philadelphia
are at Benton to appraise the pro-
perty of the United Paperboard Co.
Mrs. Rollin G. Clark and little son,
William. have returned to their home
in Lewiston after visiting her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. j. Bradbury.
The regular meeting of the Parent
Teacher Association will be held
Thursday afternoon at the Lawrence
High school assembly hall at a
o'clock. DR.. George Hutchins, our
district health officer, is TO be the
speaker.
Walter NJ. Robinson was in Ban
gor yesterday with friends.
Miss Irene Chadbourne is confined
to her home by illness.
Mr.. and Mrs George Stafford have
returned from short stay in Port
land.
The regular meeting of the Ameri-
can Legion Auxiliary will be held
this evening. All members are re-
quested to be present as the election
of officers will take place.
Mrs. T. II. Britton and daughter,
of Winslow were in town yesterday
with relatives.
Miss Nellie Rackliff of Augusta was
n weekend guest of Miss Vesta Whit
ten.
Charles Piper was in Augusta Sat
urday, where his wife is at the Au-
gusta General hospital.
Mr.. and Mrs. Emerson Parlin have
returned to Portland after being in
town with his mother, Mrs. Cassie Par
lin.
The Past and Present Club will meet
this afternoon at the home of Mrs.
p. A. Smith.
Mrs. c. NJ. knight has returned from
Dixmont. where She has been the guest
of her mother. Mrs. Craig.
Miss Gertrude Gerald has returned
to Augusta. where she is employed,
after passing the week end at her home
in Bnton.
Richard Powrs OF Augusta was in
town for the week end.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-11
SK0WHECAN
Rev. and Mrs. ThurIow Entertain

Saturday night Rev. and Mrs
George l.. Thurlow entertained at
dinner at their home, the Federated
Church parsonage on Middle ST. in
honor of their guest president, 1Iorr
o. the Newton Theological Seminary
at Newton Center. Rev. and Mrs.
George Merriam of the Bethany Bap-
list church and Rev. and Mrs. Herbert
l.. Nichols of the Federated church.
Wednesday afternoon at two o'clock
Mrs. Sprague Of Alder ST.. will enter
tain the ladies of the First Philathea
Glass of the Federated Church at her
home
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-11

this period has been greater or
smaller than before. If one has
earned more than previously and
has nothing to show for it, his
success is not equal to that of the
person who has not been able to
earn so much, but who has been
practicing thrift, and therefore
has something to show for the
years accomplishments.
Very few persons are purposely
or willfully thriftless. Lack OF
thrift is in most cases the result
of procrastination. Many Of those
who are not thrifty feel that they
have not reached a place where
circumstances or personal con-
>venience will permit of their saw
ing money.
But do not allow yourself to be
deceived by any such false reason
ing. Generally speaking, it is just
as easy to begin thrift one time rs
another. 1t may seem to you that
in the future you will be better
fixed for saving money, but as you
60 on, month after month, You
will find that even though condi-
tons may apparently improve with
you the temptation to waste your
financial resources is just al
strong.
The coming New Year will be .
most suspicious time for the be.
ginning Of a thrifty life. Do moi
procrastinate, no matter what
your circumstances in life may be.
Make the start.
Resolve that when this period
comes around next year you will
have something to show for your
time and labor. These end-of-the.
year days constitute an opportune
time for the start in thrift prac.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-11
Two Calls To Fire Department

TIE Natorvtlle Fire Department
Na' called out at $50 Saturday ev-
en- ny still alarm. The cause
resulting from a chimney fire at the
N"'' Il William Dusty. 6S Western
avenue. The fire was quickly over
''me by the use of chemicals. At
-l' sunday. alarm lei was sounded
ana tic fire company quickly re-
srmdod To action. The seat OF the
supposed fire being in a building or
Tue Nd'crvillc Savings Bank. A large
crowd quickly gathered in anticipa-
u'n "f excitement, but were sadly
o"dprointcd on finding that the JAM
'of 90 tho building was simply burn
ing up some waste paper in one OF
me banks office rooms on the first
moor. The draft being not just right
caused The fireplace to smoke and
'NH lanttor opened one of the WIN
o"NS :" lot ont the smoke and some
~ Tho telephone girls on the next
'""r above got good Whit of it
shl lang up the fire department.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-11
u. S. Officer Killed
While Hunting for
Slayers Dry Agent

Mount Sterling. Ky, Dec 10
Within a few yards of the spot in
Menifee county where Prohibition
Agent Robert c. Duff, was shot to
death by alleged moonshiners Sat
urday afternoon. Dave TreadwaS. %,
federal officer and member of a posse.
seeking the slayers Of Duff was shot
from ambush and instantly killed this
afternoon.
Treadway was member Of a
sheriff's posse which accompanied
federal officers in the search
After visiting the home of Jeff Bal
lard, the sheriff's posse proceeded to
the mountains, where they found a
still.
The posse had destroyed 14o0 gall
Ions Of mash and was preparing to
leave the scene of the still, when
they were fired upon from ambush.
Treadway fell, with a bullet wound in
his neck. He was rushed to a hos
pital, but died later. Immediately
after the shots were fired the officers
saw three men run from the bushes.
They traiIed them until darkness pre-
vented further search. The hunt will
be continued tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-11

The women Of the Waterville
Women's Christian Temperance
Union will meet with Mrs. A. M.
Kennison, Of 10 Winter street, Tues
DAY afternoon at three o'clock. Three
of the members OF the Waterville
Union were delegates to the National
Convention which was held at Phil
odelphia last month. These delegates
will bring a report OF both the Ma
tional and the World convention meet
ings which were held in the same
city on the same date. These re-
Forts should be of interest to all OF
the members and should induce a
large number to attend.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-11
Third Party Skit Is
GridirOn Dinner Feature

Washington, Dec. ?.--The recent
elections and the suggested organ
ization of a third political party gave
members of the Gridiron Club humor
and satire in abundance tonight at
their annual banquet.
The December frolic of the club,
which is composed largely of Wash
ington newspaper men, entertained
President Harding. Vice President
Coolidge, members OF the Cabinet
and of the diplomatic corps, other
government officials and business
men and publishers from all sections
OF the country.
/. The numerous picketings which
have become common in this city
since women sufferagists paraded
before the White House. made the
basis for the greeting to the as
sembling guests. Club members
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-11
Miss Marin Cummings of Colby Co

Miss Marin Cummings of Colby Col
lcge was in Clinton recently, where she
assisted in the entertainment given in
the Brown Memorial Methodist church
by the Ladies' Aid Society. Miss Cum
mings is one of the best readers in this
section of the State and is in great de-
mand for the various local entertain
ments given in this city and the sur
rounding towns. Miss Cummings gave
several readings at the above enter
tainment and it was said by some of
the Clinton people that many who had
heard her before attended that night
for tn, purpose of hearing her again.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-11
Articles of Luxury
Increase in Imports

Toxic, Nov. 16.-The import of
articles Of luxury and of table lux
urles shows an increase in Japan
and is considered as denoting the
increasing extravagant habits Of the
japanese people. This importation
bill in 191: amounted to 5,347 900
yen but in 1921 it reached 142.O39, :
wv and for the first eight months
Of this year amounted ito q, 6O2, 900
yen. Import of table luxuries for
1913 was 1,432,O00 yen: for 1921, o.
O16,0OO yen and 1851. 600 yen for the
first eight months of this year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-11
COLBY COLLEGE.

There will be a meeting OF the
Oracle Board this afternoon in
Chemical Hall to elect another bust
ness manager to take the place of
Charles M. Treworgy. %. of East
Surry, Me. Treworgy was one of the
victims of the Lambda Chi Alpha
fire that happened last Monday. He
was on the staff last year and his
drawings were a great asset to the
publication. No one has been named
as a possible candidate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-11
Telegraph Briefs
SATURDAYS News

England offers to cancel Frances
debt to her on condition of no mill
tary action against Germany. a NOR
atorium and other reparations terms
satisfactory to the British govern
ment.
Policeman twice fights crowd in
South Boston holds off 500 with re-
volver, after he gets man.
Archbishop Curley of Baltimore to
break precedent to crafty a mothers
fondest wish
Twentieth Century Limited kills
one track worker and probably ia
tally Injuries, another at Palmer,
Mass.
kentuckian kills man accused Of
staying father following his acquital.
Five we're killed, six injured in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-11

dressed in italian fascist costumes
met them at the doors with ap-
propriate banners. One. typical Of
the group, bore the question:
Mr.. President. are you with us or
against us? The hour has come"
The third party skit was the
feature Of the dinner. Around a
large kettle, three members dressed
as witches and representing Senators
Borah. LaFollette and Johnson, con-
cocted a DEVILS brew, Borah reciting:
"Round about the cauldron go,
In new party issue throw.
Knocks Of every known condition,
Russian soviet recognition,
Blocs the standpat govt hath got,
Boil thou first in the charmed pot. .
All the witches insisted the new
brew should not only have kick
but be composed of kicks. This
led Borah to soliloquize on the
question whether it were better to
stay within the party and swat the
administration, thereby affording the
democrats much glee, or be new
party man in name as we'll as in
deed. Senator Beveridge then an
ncunced his willingness to join. ex-
planning:
"Twice have I switched. each time
in turn rejected,
/ seek some haven now where ]
can be elected"
The act closed with Henry Ford
feeding the fire with greenbacks and
with a farmer and q banker attempt
ing to stir up the brew together,
whereupon there was an explosion
and the party broke up with the or
ganizers blaming everybody and
shaking there fists in each others
faces.
Four men wrapped in sheets ap-
peared as the ghosts of "normalcy,'
reduced taxation" Flower cost OF
court; but when they were unveiled
the issues were shown to be still
alive.
Good music featured the dinner
with several parodies. ore of which
entitled Sailing. sailing, over the
three mile line" described the
troubles of rum ships. A musical
skit, 1.-THE Gridiron Follies Of 1922
was the central point.
Finally a member remarked that
President Harding had a number of
problems on his mind.
Take the next Congress for in
stance. wonder what the President
will do with it,"
II have a better conundrum than
that. What will it do to him."
In the finale the President was
asked number Of questions in a
song ending:
And now just query in Gridiron
vein.
What will the President do?
Will he say he declines or will he
run again?
What will the President do?
This was an introduction to the
Presidents address. A part of the
program yearly, but as Mr.. Harding
was told he did not have to answer
the questions. and as it is Gridiron
rule that neither his address nor
those of other speakers are reported,
his answers remain secret. Other
speakers included: Justice Suther-
land, Of the United States Supreme
Court; former Vice President Mar
shall; Senator Borah; and "Uncle
Joe" Cannon. AS the dinner was
the last public entertainment in the
national capital at which 'Uncle
Joe" will appear, he was presented
with bronze grid iron as a momento
of the occasion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-11

1t is hoped that the basket ball
games which will be held at the
Armory hall Tuesday evening will be
patronlzed, as the entire proceeds of
the evenings entertainment will be
given for tho benefit of the Colby
BOYS who suffered the loss of their
clothes and books at the recent fire.
The following games will be played:
Erskine's Academy VS. Watervillc
high school; Company G. vs. Maine
End
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-11
Funeral OF MRS. Helen Foster Blake

Funeral services for the late Mrs.
lcIon Foster Blake, who died in
l'shold. Thursday morning, were
conducted from the home of her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin NJ. Eos
yen of g Pleasant street. Saturday
'fiuooon. The Rev. Irving q. w.
Hin lJey officiating. Prayer was
gwen 10y Rev. Walter Quarrington.
Z" the First Baptist church. Water
Nl'l". lutumcnt was made in Oak
Ind
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-11
COMING EVENTS

Tuesday, Dec. l2--Arts and Crafts
lie Al the Congregational vestry.
s"Wedne sday. Dec. 13-Colby Christ
mas recess starts.
''ID bee. lS-l4-Pythian Sisters fair at
X OF P. hall. - >,.,, <
Friday, Dec. Methodist fair at
the Elks hall,
Thursday. Dec. 21-Cnited Order Of
Golden Cross fair.
Thursday. Dec. 21-Christmas bazaar
O, A. .. L. w. hall.
Ian. .5-26-2.-Winter Carnival.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-11

The strikers from the Maine Cen
ttol shops, WHO held their meeting in
Eagles Iiall on Temple street. Fri
day night. for the purpose. it is rum
oIed, Of voting whether or not the
present strike should he continued
or not; refused Sunday to give out
any Information in regard to the out
come Of tho vote or to any plans for
tho future. There are several stories
cCtnlHs tie above orga nization but
none which can lie proved rs coming
Com any reliable source.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-11

Pennsylvania powder mill explosion.
rescued two boys from drowning ic
Halves Pond, Brookline.
Third party skit feature of Grid
iron Club dinner.
Passion Play management at OBJ
erammergau writes TO American
patrons for financial aid.
Boston--.1rs. Theresa Maragi ar
rested on indictment charging MUIR
der of her brother-in-la Leo.
Boston-City sealer will demand
Jail sentences against short weight
coal pedders.
Boston-Alfred Cuneo held in alb
duction charge brought by Jose
phine Mackey.
Boston-S:ate board bars sale of
stock of two corporations under Blue
Sky law.
Miss Jean Christie of Springfield,
Mass. returns from Smyrna.
Mrs. Ney !. Ford says husband.
whose death she is accused of plot
ting. posed as kin of automobile
manufactures.
j. o. Anderson wins Australian
singles tennis championship, beating
Gerald Patterson in final round.
Campaign planned here to raise
fund to aid in rebuilding library at
University of Louvain. which was
destroyed by Germans.
Supreme Court rules Waltham
School Board is not abolished under
Plan b form of Government.
RoXbury police seize two big stills
and arrest two men.
Boston schoolmaster wins literary
i"ize.
Boy Scouts of Boston and Beirut ex-
change gifts.
British women Parliamentary can
d,dates beaten because they kept out
Oh parties.
Disabled Americans veterans of
World War close convention at Wor
cester. !,
Clemenceau winds up form l
speaking mission in America. by
Philadelphia address: believes 'pur-
poses accomplished. -
House passes Treasury Appropria-
ton bill.
New England managers of Laskey
Famous Players discuss 50 new pic
lures.
Fred Sheets, Waite high school
student, beats way to Boston to see
game at Maiden.
Jock Soutar retains professional
racquets championship, defeating
Charles Williams, British challenger,
seven matches out of II.
Z. A. A. takes the lead in class A
in the Massachusetts Squash Rec
quets Association tournament.
Sir Thomas Upton sails for Eu-
rope, declaring he will come back in
1894 for cup with better boat than
ever. ~
Bigonciari Of Columbia University
faculty and DIR. Livingston Of New
York address Foreign Policy Assocfa-
ton on the Fascist.
Musical stowaway on liner America
scared sailor to death.
Michigan man held for killing his
best friend is said to have admitted
being in love with lattcr's wife.
Wife testifies in behalf Of Gov. Rus
sell of Mississippi.
Howard Coonley addresses regional
conference of high school teachers at
Boston.
Tchitcherin, Russian spokesman.
voices --olshevik dissatisfaction with
Turkish abandonment OF his demand
for closing Of Straits, and tries to ,un-
dermine the Turkish delegation.
Frank Chinn of Cambridge, Paill-
man porter. injured in wreck Of the
Jackson-Florida express.
Commissioner Long would reduce
state income tax exemption from $4,000
to $500.
Scientists will seek prehistoric ami
mails in African crater.
Senator Lodge gives dinner In
honor Of Senator Walsh.
Gloucester's first woman alderman
will help celebrate city's 300th ami
vcrsary.
Amherst library gives away biosra-
ply of it's founder.
Mexicans will restore ancient Colegio
dc la paz. Z
y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-11

Many OF the merchants on Main and
Silver streets are now getting decora-
tions up for the Christmas holidays.
Evergreens seem to be used extensively
by the merchants. Emery-Brown COM
pany has it's front trimmed in a very
artistic manner, and the Waterville
Motor Co. is not far behind.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-11

The Ahiram Encampment will 60 to
Augusta, Tuesday, Dec. IL, for work
in the Golden Rule degree. Special
car will leave Odd Fellows hall on
Common street at $50 P. NJ. and on
returning there will be a special car
to Fairfield. All Patriarchs planning
TO go to Augusta are requested to
meet at Odd Fellows hall on or before
$50 p. NJ.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-11

A large number of the children Of
this city gathered at the Waterville
public library Saturday afternoon at
) o'clock. where a pleasant hour was
spent in listening to story told by
Mrs. f. w. Hall. The children were
between the ages of Z and II years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-11

The One Hundred and Third annual
communication of Waterville Lodge
No. 80 +. and A. M. will 5e held to-
night at 1880 at Masonic Hall. at
which time officers will be elected to
serve the coming year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-11

Several of the Methodist denomi.
nation Of Oakland were in Water
Vile Sunday morning attending the
services.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-11
THEATRE ATTRACTIONS
MONDAY AND TUESDAY

City opera House: Rupert Hughes
story. Remembrance" Comedy,
.When Love is Young" Kilograms.
Haines Theatre: 1.-The Pride of
palomar::" Frank Mayo in Caught
Bluffing." Fox Sunshine Comedy;
News.
silver Theatre: "Alrs Fair in
Love" with Stuart Holmes: MAR
lin Gets We'd" Capito. Comedy;
Bray Photograph.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-11

1t Is understood that notices have
been sent to the directors and stock
holders Of the Lockwood company for
a meeting which will be held, it is in
timated. for the purpose Of declaring a
stock dividend
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-11

The regular meeting of the W. S. p.
Circle will be held at the G. A. R..
Hall Tuesday evening at 1880. All
are requested to come as important
business is to come before this meet
ing. The usual supper at 600 o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-11

we have gone
t h r 0 ugh it
without prac-
ticing thrift, it
can be s e t
d o W n as q
wasted period
in our lives.
For thrift is at
the foundation
of all substan-
tial success in
life.
1t is q Sec
ondary matter
whether ones
;onop,o I,,rinC
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-11
PITTSFIELD

At the regular meeting Of the
Noman's Relief Corps to be held
Wednesday, Dec. -, the annual cleo
ton of officers will occur, All MEM
pcrs are requested to he present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-11

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Day of Show
hogan are visiting their relatives,
Mr.. and Mrs. Seldom e. Whitcomb
OF this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-11
RICHMOND

Mrs. Q. w. Morrill, and children
Oracle and Bernice of Winslow. have
returned to their home after passing
a few days with Mrs. Morrill's
father, F. j. Libby Of the Alexander
road in Richmond. Mr.. Libby is do
ing quite business in making butter
having ten cows.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-11

4. y. Mckinney. OF Benton. was
D business caller in Waterville Sat-
urday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-11

Tsinstao. Shantung, Dec. 10-By
A. ,P.)-The territory of Kiachow
was restored to China at noon today
with striking lack of ceremony. The
Chinese flag for the first time in "a
years was raised over the admins
tration building, which had been
used by the Germans and later by
the Japanese. who seized the terri
tory during the World War.
A small group Of Japanese and
Chinese officials exchanged formal
addresses and drank mutual toasts
before handing over the final docu-
ments which completed the transfer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-11

Mrs. X. II. Reed. of Harmony. is
the guest OF her daughter, Miss
Ethel Reed. in town for a few DAYS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-11

that he stole the garment, so people
should be warned to watch for him
and notify the police. as this is not
likely to be his last offence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-11

AIRS. Asbra Stockford, of Month.
cello, Is the guest Of her neice, Mrs.
Joseph Pooler, Of Green street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-11

Bert McCoombs. OF Waterville,
was visitor In Skowhegan last
week.