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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-01
Come Out Of The Kitchen"
Proceeds Very Large

1t was reported yesterday that the
| proceeds received from the drama
"Come Out of The Kitchen" were ex-
| ceedingly large. This fact will no
doubt be met with pleasure by many
of the Waterville citizens as the
| money is to go to the Sisters Hos
pital, and the cause is most worthy
one.
The Hospital was first started in
1913 when the Superior at st. Jos
ephs, Emmittsburg purchased OF DIR.
Boyer and Cragin the property known
as the I. c. Libby Memorial hospital.
Since that date the Sisters have con-
Quoted a self supporting private hos
pital. Fifty-three hundred patients
have been cared for and no patient
has been turned away except for
, want of accommodation. and any
physician in good standing may en-
ter a patient regardless of creed or
religion.
The sisters conducting the Hospital
are members of Community estab-
lished by st. Vincent de Paul in
Paris in the year of 1888. st. Vincent
was founded with his broad mind. set
no limit to the charity of his Sis
tiers. To him the whole world was
| to be their cloister. And today all
over the known world the Sisters OF
| CnarlIlcS are COullIluIH3 tliS WV
commenced by ST. Vincent de PAU
! for the relief Of the suffering human
! ity.
The first sister of charity in the
US, was Elizabeth Ann Seton. better
known to our readers of the Amerl :
can language as Mother Seton OF
Hallowcd Memories. Under the 81
rection of Archbishop Carroll of Bal.
timore, mother Seton in the year OF
1909 established at. Tmmittsburg a
boarding school for young ladies'
since known as st. Josephs college;
and at present the Mother house OF
the Sisters of Charity of st. Vincent
de Paul in the United States. IN the
past century establishments nave
multiplied and today the SISTERS a. 6
conducting about 200 establishments
| in the United States. namely schooIs
| infant and orphans asylums ana nos
pitals for the MANNED and SICK.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-01

! The silk worm has apparently
not heard that the war is over.
AT least, it is a fact that the prices
which Americans are still COM
PEELED to pay for this product,
four years after the close of the
war, are nearly two and one-half
times as much per pound as the
annual average prior to the war.
The latest full month figures of
the Department of Commerce.
those of August, 1922, show the
average import price of the raw
silk entering the country in that
month at STA per pound, against
an annual average of $3.l5 per
pound in 1918.
Curiously, too, the quantity of
silk being brought into the coun-
try even at these spectacular
prices of over 81 per pound is
approximately twice as great as in
1913. when the price was less than
half that of today. Silk experts
estimate that the quantity of raw
silk entering the United States in
the full year 1872 exceeds by ESQ
that Of the former high record
year, 1921; if so this would bring
the 1922 total to 100000 pounds
against 100000 in 1918, and 49,
100000 in 1919. when the silk fac
tories of the country turned out
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-01

$6S8,00OOO0 worth of silk goods
against $254,OO0O00 in 1914, and
100000 in 1900. The total
value of silk goods manufactured
in the United States in 1919 was
six times as great as that Of 1900.
These values of the silk goods
turned out by the factories of the
country from year to year are, it
must be remembered, those at the
factory and by no means represent
the sums paid by the consuming
public. In fact, the head of a great
silk manufacturing establishment
of the United States is reported as
estimating that over 81, 500,O Co., 900
worth of silk manufactures were
sold in the United States in 1922,
and that the total for 1923 will be
still larger.
The United States has become
by far the largest silk consuming
and manufacturing country of the
world, despite the fact that all OF
the raw material which we use IN
this line is brought half way
around the globe, and experts arc
quoted as saying that we are to-
day importing 500 of the raw silk
of the world and using practically
all of it in our own factories. for
the quantity re-ex2or,ed in the
natural state is negligible.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-01

Waterville to visit her daughter, Mrs.
Frances Wilson. for a few days
Mrs. Guy Moore was a guest Wcdncs-
day of her sister. Mrs. Frank Garland
o" the Fairfield road.
The school team which conveys the
scholars from Oakland Heights to tho
village was unable to make the trip
Wednesday on account of the drifted
condition of the roads.
Nathaniel Woodsum has returned
from Il business trip to Bangor.
Donald Farrcn has resumed his
studies at the high school after being
confined to his home thu past week by
illness.
Mrs. Ashley Watson has resumed her
work at the Cascade wooden mill after
being confined to her home the past
week by illness.
Mrs. Ella Ellis has been called to
Norrdgcwock by the death of a rel
: alive.
The Mothers Improvement Club Will
meet on Thursday. Feb. s. at the home
of Mrs. Percy Reed on Water street.
The hostesses will be Mrs. Orland Nc
kechnc and Mrs. Frank Topper \
mystery dinner will he served at noon
and each mclnber Is requested to bring
a pair of scissors
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-01
Bird Narration

In their spring and fall migrations
some birds travel by day, but most
of them fly during the night. Day
migrants include ducks and geese
(Which also fly by night. hawks.
swallows, the nighthawk and the
chimney swift. The last two, combin-
ing business and pleasure, catch their
morning and evening meal during
the zig-zag flight that tends in the
desired direction. The daily advance
of such migrants covers only a few
miles, and when a large body of
water is encountered they pass
around rather than across it. The
night migrants include all the great
families of warblers, thrushes, fly
catchers. Nireos, orioles, tanagers.
shorebirds and most of the sparrows.
They usually begin their flight soon
after dark and end it before dawn
and go farther before than after
midnight
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-01

Trade of the United States with
Its insular possessions in the first
quarter century of our occupation
totals about 81 billion dollars
against little more than one-half
billion in the Is years preceding
Jour occupation.
1t was on July 7, 1898 that the
United States Congress adopted
the resolution annexing the Ha-
waiian Islands in accordance with
the expressed wishes of their peo-
pile; on August II of the same year
the protocol providing for the
cession of Porto Rico to the
United States was signed; and on
December 10 of that year was
signed the treaty with Spain ced-
ling the Philippines to the United
States. Guam. formerly a Spanish
island, was also occupied by the
United States in the same year,
while the tiny Samoan island, Tu-
tuila. with the best harbor in all
the South Pacific, passed complete
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-01
composer In Ships Orchestra

The majority of passengers who
travel on the ships of the United
States Lines have an idea that the
ships orchestra is more or less of an
amateur organization, composed OF
members of the crew, who have some
musical talent. That this is not true
in the slightest degree was attested
by the passengers aboard the S. S.
President Adams on a recent arrival
in New York from London.
On the evening Of the last concert
the passengers had assembled in the
music room to hear the concert. The
first number was a stirring march,
which was enthusiastically ap-
plauded and by popular request was
played second time. At its conclu-
sion one of the passengers went up to
the leader of the orchestra and asked
him the name of it.
The leader, Robert Sleurs. told him
that it was the President Adams
March. Further inquiry brought out
the fact that it was composed by
Sleurs himself and that he was at
work on the composition of several
cello solos which he expected to
have published this fall. Further
questioning brought out the fact that
he was a graduate of the Royal Con-
Servatory at the Hague, and that he
had studied for a year under Charles
Won Isterdael, one of the best known
'cellists in Europe.
1t was time for the next number
and the passenger returned to his
chair a trifie surprised. The music
started and everyone listened to one
of the liveliest tunes they had ever
heard. 1t was practically 4 banjo
solo and there was not one who could
resist the jaZzy twanging of the BAN
joist.
When the number was over. the
same passenger went over and asked
who the man was who fingered such
a mean banjo, and was informed that
he. was none other than Jack Nc
Cloud, who modestly admitted that
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-01
Or. JOHNSTON ADDRESSES CITIZENS
UPON CONDITIONS IN Labrador

- large gathering of tho vy,+or
N!lle citlzens interested in home r,;r
SION work assembled at the Conrre-
sa1!onai parsonage on Park St. last
eneiins wnere DIR. Alfred l.. Johnston
taM, very interesting and delightful
:. ~ voI,nston Is we'll versed on
. SUBJECT. having been connected
Tor season and travelling WITH ~
famous DR.. Wilfred T. Grenfell y 10
=. 3. Z. N: G.. who is the founder
ana present president of the Inter.
national Grenfell Association Tnc
when has a large number of mission
stations on the coast of Iahrador
ana 1T was in this barren country
that pr. Johnston worked one season
as a aentlst. In telling of his trip he
SAID We left Quebec July ~. 1921.
anu a1ter making several calls to
Snaal ports where provisions were
! .1 we arrived in Harrington, where
o eh Eng; hospital belonging to the asso-
spirit. One stop on the trip was at
Clark City which is seven miles in
land and has to be reached by rail-
ROAD. Coming back we had a load
or native Magdalene people, the first
nave ever seen. HARRINGTON is q
typicai Labrador town, built upon the
huge barren cliffs causing the scat
tereu buildings to stand out bleak
and white. resembling in the distance
tomb stones in country grave yard.
Everything is rock, with scarcely any
vegetable whatsoever. The surface
making 1t practically impossible for
any system of sewerage. In this
town besides the hospital and homes
OF the natives are the storehouses
belonging to the mission society and
Two churches. One Presbyterian and
the other the church of England. The
natives on the whole are hardy race,
who derive their living from the sea.
Their wearing apparel consists of
heavy coarse wooden clothes, oil skins
and long rubber boots in the summer
which are exchanged for long legged
boots made of seal skin for winter
wear. The latter is a very warm
outfit and is to quite an extent water
proof. The food is principally fish.
fresh when the seasons permit and
salt at other times. DR.. Johnston who
did the dental work on the expedition
said that in most cases the teeth of
the citizens We're in very poor con-
dition and that they would not sane
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-01
OAKLAND

The annual assembly of Mount Len,
anon Council No. 13, r. and b. M.' VIII
be held in Masonic hall Monday eve
ming, Feb. S. at $50 o'clock. me an
nlal reports will be given ana the[e
will be election and installation OIL oi
ficerS. ~.
The Ladies' Social Circle of the I'M
vcrsalist church met Wednesday ait
crnoon in Murray vestry. The most
esses were Mr.. c. r. Simmons ana
Miss Annie Crowcll. The afternoon
was pleasantly passed and light re-
freshmcnts were served.
Mrs. Charles Williams is confined 10
hcr home on Aver street by illness:
The infant son of Mr.. and Mrs. Ern-
cst York of Summer street is critl-
cal'y i'll with bronchial pneumonia.
Mrs. Thomas Walker will entertain
the Silent Six Club this afternoon at
her home on High street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-01
President Little To
Speak Before RotarianS

"NIainc Night" will he celebrated by
the Augusta Rotary Club at the Au-
custa House Friday evening when
President Little of the university Will
talk on the institution. Arrangements
have been made to have every Maine
man in the city present for this meet
ing as guests of individual members of
the club The committee in charge OF
tho meeting is John Wadlcgh tchair-
MANI. Madison Gilman, Earl Goodwin.
Lester Howard, Herman Mansur. Paul
Sargent and George Williams. Music
will be furnished by boys from the
university musical teams.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-01
Merry Christmas Club
Holds HOusewarming

The home of Mr.. and Mrs Frank
True of Maple street. was the scene
of jolly good time Wednesday eve
ming. when the Merry Christmas
Club. of which Mrs. True is presi-
dent. gave them a housewarming.
Mrs. True was much surprised upon
coming down stairs to find the living
room filled with company. Mrs.
True found words of welcome for all
and was a most genial hostess. as
usual. The club presented her with
n pretty picture. She expressed her
thanks in a most graceful manner.
After the guests had been conduct
cd about the house, refreshments
were served. Upon leaving. the
guests wished Mr.. and Mrs. True a
long and happy life in their new
home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-01
w. G. T. U. Meeting
FRIDAY at Y. M. C.. A.

The meeting of the w. c. Il. T..
will be held at 30 Friday after
noon in the library Of the Y. NJ. c.
A. At BIG Forest Commissioner
Samuel r. Dana will deliver an adj
dress on the work of the organiza-
ton. which will be illustrated with
lantern slides. A Union Signal Quiz
will then be conducted by Miss Grace
Morrill, A cordial invitation is ex-
tended to all who are interested in
this work to be present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-01

as to make certain that violators of
criminal statutes do not escape punish
ment on that account. This matter
was taken up recently by Governor
Baxter in letter to all county attor-
ncys following the dismissal Of IA
cases in one supreme court because Of
errors in warrants made by the lower
courts. Mr.. Sanborn stated that it had
been his experience that judges Of mu-
nicipal courts and trial judges gener-
ally had been extremely careful in this
respect, as in his six years in this
work only two cases had been lost on
account of defective warrants-one at
the last term of court and one several
years ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-01
Start Girls BOWLING Leaoue

Quite "A little interest is being
manifested in Il girls bowling league
for this city which would probably
include teams from Nickery and
IIills. the state House. Gannetts. the
Girls Club. Central Maine Power
Co. and the kcnnchec Journal.
Miss Ethel Garside is helping to
form this league and asks that all
girls interested i'll the league send
in their names by Saturday as it is
hoped that the first matches can be
rolled on Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-01
Big Time at PoIiceman's Ball

ons OF the big times in Waterville
each year is the Policeman's Ball
and last night was no exception to
Inc custom. 1t is the one occasion
VI the year when everyone is in for
good time, and the cops are too
Uusy dancing to be interested in any
.llns else. Long before the music
started IN the Elks' hall a steady
s s'e OF dancers approached the
building, and with the first strains
nom the orchestra, the gathering
quickly assembled and were soon a
mass or laughing and frolicking
, !, who were making the most
royal good time, for as one
t pa,.y SAID they only come once a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-01
The "Lower" Animal

have never met n beast
Who declied itself in the skin oil
it's fellow creatures.
Who did not prefer pure fresh
water to any other drink.
Who fawned upon me while plan
ming to destroy me.
Who ate unnatural and highly
seasoned food connections.
Who assumed a "holler than
thou" air with his fellows.
Who boosted of his pedigree. or
bored me with stories of his Prov
eSs.
have never met lower
animal who would not become my
real friend in return for kindnesseS
shown him.-David l.. Wharton, in
Our Dumb Animals.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-01

The Junior League of the South Par
iSh CONGREGATIONAL church met last
evening with Miss Madeline Tobcy ut
her home Gu Arsenal street. About -
ladioS gathered to sew on work for the
Augusta General hospital and much
was accomplished during the evening.
Delicious refreshments were served by
the hostess. The next meeting of the
league will hc held with Mrs. Donald
Burl"iGh, u Western avenue, on
Tuesday evening. Feb. IS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-01
D. a. 4. Offers Prizes For
S' historical ESSAYS ,

chaptsaa members of the Fort Halifax
Ans pies Of the Daughters of the
Two nr;.s. revolution are offering
essay WIS Tor the. best historical
khool NJ, by students of the high
Acted :, me teachers have been Sc
thoose - Judge the papers and to
nitted 'wU from the number sub
public The, These will be read at a
tonaI ossathering in the. Congrega-
at = anarch Tuesday evening, Feb.
EurnhhoS There will also be music
V schoa, oy the pupils of the pub
Norenooo under the direction of
lAder wells. and a solo by the
"a by =, Inc above date was select
!!ernatioane chapter to celebrate IN
eordis,a,.l. Relation day. The public
Sadlly invited.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-01

Professor J. n. Black of Colby
College will give a lecture on The
Passion Play" Thursday evening at
$50, in the vestry of the First Bap-
list church. Professor Black visited
Oberamergau last summer and in
addition to illustrating his lecture
with beautiful views which he Sc
cured, he will give some personal
Impressions of this historic play and
place. There will be no admission
Zee charged. The public are cordial
u invited.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-01
Funeral of Lydia Higgins

Funeral services for the late Mrs.
Lydia Higgins were held at the under
taking rooms of w. II. Wheeler at lo
o'clock Wednesday morning. Rev. Mil
ton c. Bennett of the Cnivcrsallst
church of1iciated and the remains were
placcd in the tomb to await burial.
Mrs. Jesse Hallett and nepher. Har-
old Hallett, are confined to the house
with the grip.
Mrs. Edward Wing entertained the
Ladies' Aid of the United Baptist
church Wednesday afternoon at her
home on Maple street. There was a
good attendance and pleasant after
noon was enjoyed.
The Fidelity class Of the United Bap-
fist church will meet Friday afternoon
at the home of Mrs. William Foss on
Water street.
Albert Cornforth has entered the en-
ploy of the Cascade wooden mill as
filing carrier.
Mrs. Lizzie McIntire is i'll at her
home on Summer street and Mrs.
Charles Cornforth is caring for her.
Mrs. Frank Bartlett has returned
from Vassalboro, where she has been
visiting her daughter, Mrs. John Jac-
quith.
Oscar Bucknum is confined to his
home on the Fairfield road by illness.
Mrs. William Bushey has gone to
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-01

Fraulein Gretel Steiff, who brought
ioy to so many million nurseries, Is
worthy of mention in these or any
other columns. The invention by her
of the "Teddy Bear DolF' Will go
down into history with Rose OMEN
"Kcwpies," the "Kiddie car ana
few other little things which make
life happy for children. The m
ventors' toll on such devices IS Gu
ormous.-Scientific American.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-01
Rivers Best Source of Power

DR.. Charles p. Steinmetz. chief
consulting engineer of the General
Electric Company, commenting on
the 1uel question, says that in the
economy of the nation water power
is the most desirable form of power.
because no matter how much is taken
out of the streams and rivers of the
nation. year after year. they flow on
Just the same. The total WATERFOWL
er OF the United States has been var
iously estimated at between SO and
60 million horsepower. The greatest
volume is the Pacific region, esti-
mated at % million horsepower,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-01

Miss Hannah T.. Brown. aged CO,
died in this city late Tuesday evening.
She is survived by two sisters. Miss
Helen N. Brown of this city and Mrs.
Henry Colson of Calais. and one broth
or. George W. Brown OF Calais. t'u-
neral services will 10 hold saturday
afternoon at : O'Clock from SIG Water
street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-01
Gard of Thanks

We wish TO extend our heartfelt
thanks to our friends and neighbors
for their kindness to us in our time
of need, for the many little acts of
thoughtfulness that added so much
sunshine to the life of our dear
mother. and for the beautiful flowers
sent. Also we especially wish to
thank the singers.
ELLEN w. BISHOP
MIR. and MRS EDWIN L. ROSE
MIR. and MRS. GEORGE l.. Nc
MIR. and MRS. EMERY L. BISHOP.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-01

he had played all of the big time
vaudeville theatres both in the United
States and in London, and that he
was a former partner Of Johnny
Black, composer of Dardanella, one of
the big music hits of recent years.
The curious passenger discovered that
the other members of the orchestra
were of euual calibre.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-01

The Augusta Democratic Womans
Club Will meet this evening at 7.30
with Mrs. Orrin r. Frost, 80 Capitol
street. Members are urged to note
the change of place. All are cordial
" invited to attend.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-01

Captain and Mrs. Loring of the
Salvation Army who have been sta
toned in this city for the past few
months left on the afternoon train
Wednesday for Cincinnati where
they have orders to report.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-01

Members of the ticket committee
of the Augusta Winter Carnival are
requested to turn in what money
they have collected from the sale of
tickets, to Lawrence Purinton, chair
man of the committee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-01
Something. ANYHOW

"You are quite an old man, Bnlgin-
back, aren't you?'
'Yessah. and 'bleeged to yo' for dc
'terrygation, sab. If ] lives fo' mo-
ycahs by de blcssin' o de Lawd. I'll
be an octagonal or a diagonal: |
fuhgits which" -Country Gentleman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-01
Kennebec Warrants
Free From Errors
Declares SanbOrn

County Attorney Walter NJ. Sanhorn
announced yesterday that he would
take up with the judges of the county
the question of calling a conference to
discuss the possibility of eliminating
errors in warrants in criminal cases SO
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-01

Miss Irene Jackson Of the krtuzky
beauty parlors and Mrs. Ella Wyer
Of the Eloise beauty parlors re-
turned home yesterday from Boston,
where they attended the Hardness
er's convention.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-01

Daughters Of the American Revo-
luton will hold their regular
monthly business meeting Friday
afternoon at 3 o'clock at the home
Of Mrs. C. A. Spencer, IS Center
street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-01

Mrs. Robert Brace. who recently
underwent an operation for appen-
icitis at the Elm City hospital. re-
turned to her home in Skowhegan
Yesterday,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-01

Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Bulser of 70
Temple street are receiving congrat-
Nations on the birth Of a daughter,
horn January 81. The little miss
has been named Ruth Althea.