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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-08
Epiphany Party At
Purves' Home Proves
Most Delightful Event

The home of Rector Stuart r.
PurveS and Mrs. Purves was the
scene of a most delightful event
Saturday evening, when they were
host and hostess to the vestrymen
of the church and their wives at an
Epiphany party. This is an old Eng
lish custom which is being revived
in many of the parishes of the coun-
try and marks the close of the
Christmas season. The rector's wife
babe some of the vestrymen go
through the house and take down
the Christmas greens and throw
them out onto the snowy lawns. She
repeated the legend, wherein the
good spirits are so pleased to find
the Christmas green's down by
Epiphany that they pledge to come
again next Christmas.
Another part of the evenings OBJ
servance, which added to the charm
of the event. was the act of the
rector in lighting from the open
fire, a candle. He in turn lighted
the candle of the warden next in or
der and they lighted the candle next
to them. thus forming circle of
lights. Then the party marched to
the dining room. where supper was
SclNeu. me ctiiluleS were placeu
about the Epiphany cake as each
vestryman entered the dining ROOM
Upon cutting the cake. it was
found that Mrs. Richard Goodwin
obtained the ring which crowns her
queen Of the Epiphany for the year
and pledges her as hostess at the
next party of the Epiphany. Those
present were: F. J. c. Little, junior
warden. and the vestrymen and 9TH
er guests, Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Beck.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles r. Chase. Mr.
and Mrs. A. M. G. Soule. John C. Ar
mold and Mrs. Mary L. Aver. Mr.. and
Mrs. r. f. Goodwin. Rev. aud Mrs
Purves and Miss Audrey Purves
DIR. w. Scott Hill. senior warden
of the church, was unable to be pres
ent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-08
TOO MUCH URIC ACID?
THE WILLIAM TREATMENT
FREE IS CENT BOTTLE (32 DOSES

Just because you start the day
too tired to get up" arms and legs
stiff, muscles sore; with burning.
aching back and dull head--WORN
OUT before the day begins-do not
think you have to stay in such condi-
ton.
Rheumatism, kidney and bladder
troubles, and all ailments caused
by excessive acidity make one
miserable.
Be strong and well. Get rid of
the rheumatic" pains, stiff joints.
sore muscles. "acid" stomach, Kid
ney or Bladder troubles so often
caused by body-made acids.
If you have been ailing Ofor'
long time. taking all sorts Of medi-
cines without benefit. let The Will
liams Treatment prove TO you what
great relief it gives In the most
stubborn cases. Since 1892 hum
dreds of thousands have used it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-08
H|NCKLEY

Mr. and Mrs. Edward Seamans of
Skowhegan, have returned to their
home after a visit to their parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Thibodeau.
Other recent guests at the Thibo-
dcau home were Mr.. and Mrs. George
De Woes of Portland.
MRS. 'Perley Gerald recently passed
the day with her sister, Mrs. Lee
Reed of Fairfield.
Mrs. Lyman Barnes was in Skow-
Eegan for the day. Friday.
Rev. and Mrs. G.. w. Hinckley are
making plans to leave for California,
Jan. 31st to pass the winter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-08
FUNERAL Of Guilda Jacoues

hives sc number Of friends and. rel
khurc,, sa'hered at st. Augustine's
ycloo'. Yesterday afternoon at $50
II Nj 70 attend the funeral services
)bllowna Nulida jacques whose death
Gednosu serious burns received
kis suinesday. Rev. Father Casayant
Scarers school mates acted as
b tho Inc remains were placed
)emet viewing tomb ut Mt. Pleasant
bring 10 await interment in the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-08
Mrs, w. II. A. Clark

Friends of Mrs. w. II. A. Clark of
Brooklyn, Mass. niece Of Mrs. J.
Frank Pierce of Green street. will
be grieved to hear Of her death at
the Charlesgate hospital. Cambridge.
Mass, Friday. Jan. 5. Funeral serv-
ices were held at her home in Brook
lyn, Sunday afternoon. and the body
win be brought to Augusta for burial
this afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-08
Funeral Mrs. Louise Miller

Funeral services of Mrs. Louise Mil
lor were held Saturday afternoon at
o'clock from the Knowlton & Hewins
Funeral Home on Flagg street. Rev. II.
II. Brown officiating. A number OF
friends of the deceased attended the
services. The body was placed in the
receiving tomb at Mt. Pleasant GEM
ctery to await interment in the spring
in HallLwel1.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-08

If your sleep is broken by an ir-
ritated bladder that wakes you up
every few hours, you will appreciate
the rest and comfort you get from
the free bottle (32 doses.)
If you send this notice, your
name and home address we will
give you a regular IS cent bottle
(s2 doses) of The Williams Treat
ment. Kindly send 10 cents to help
pay part cost OF postage, packing,
etc. to The DR.. D. A. Williams Co,
Post Office Building, Dept. AA-Sss,
East Hampton, Conn. Only one
bottle free to same person, family
or address. Nothing sent e. o. D.
You will receive by paid parcel
post. without mourning any obliga-
ton, q regular IS cent bottle (33
doses) of The williams Treatment.
Cut out this notice now and send It
before you forget it.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-08
Lionel Ouirion

knd ",e Vuirion. aged three years
NM zen months. son of Mr.. and
Rver Enaries Quirion of the West
Iunor,,i road. died Friday night and
kfterraa,s services were held yesterday
kustino.h at l O'clock from st. Au-
mi a na > church, Rev. Father Char
klacoss 'nclating. The remains were
kems.aan the tomb at Mt. Pleasant
lprina TO await interment in the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-08

The Charming Guild will meet
Monday at 2 o'clock with Mrs. Con-
ant and Mrs. Noyes. at the church
parlors. This is the annual meeting
for election of officers and large
attendance is desired. The business
session will begin at o'clock and
will be followed by short program.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-08
BELGRADE
Gard Of Thanks

We wish, through the column of
the Journal, to thank our friends and
neighbors for their kindness to us In
cur recent bereavement in the loss
of our dear husband and father,
also for the beautiful floral offerings.
MRS. GUY JUDKINS
ROLAND b. JUDKINS
HAZEL A. JUDKINS
STEPHEN d. JUDkINS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-08

81. Naples; Feb. I, Bowerbank: 2. East
Gui]fofd; 6. East Sangerville; z, Alb
bot; 8. South Dover; 9, South Songer-
vile.
Somerset: Jan. 9, Norridgewock; 10,
Larone: II. Canaan; 16. Harmony; II,
Cambridge; IS, Hartland: 10, Palmyra:
%. st. Adams; "a, Ripley; 25. Moscow:
26. Madison: 80, Scion; 81, East New
Portland; Feb. 1, North Arson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-08
Coal Strike Not
Probable Next Spring

Washington, Jan. 6-Practically all
danger of another coal strike in,
unionized bituminous fields after
April Of this year has now passed
in the opinion of the Federal Coal
Commission as expressed today by
Chairman John Hays Hammond and
other members.
Though representatives of Opera-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-08

Iusi ls will be elected at the an
|he A" meeting of the incorporators Of
Sinr ~. General hospital this eve
M ~ ,.So when they Will convene at
ISL. l' Reports of committees will
Iiscns. Neo and matters Of Importance
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-08

tors and of the miners union failed
yesterday at Chicago to come to
definite conclusion as to methods of
negotiating new wage agreements,
the commission. from its investiga-
tons during the last two months
contact with the spokesman for
both employers and employees in the
industry. is confident that satisfac-
tory working arrangements will be
agreed upon,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-08
RELIEF

When you have . headache take
Auburt's Headache powders. great
reliet. 1925 cts. at your druogists.
dec h-fnun.tf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-08

aeh Ben Houser of Bowdoin Col
~ wen known in this city as man
.or the past two years of the
Sl'ss.a Millionaires." was a business
S"or saturday in this CITY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-08

mere VIII be a public circle Of the
noeresslve Spiritualist Society at 81
IN street this evening at O'Clock,
sven py Mrs. Mary Drake Jenne.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-08

~, tuneral services for the late Mrs.
rneh +. Pedder will be held at the
/. and Hewins funeral home
nd; 10y this afternoon. Friends are
'u'hed TO attend.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-08

snuoiph Farrell was admitted to the
ss.a General hospital yesterday for
c, upe,ation for appendicitis to be per-
N .,' To-Day. He resides at 81 Cros-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-08

FRANK Plumstead and Harvey d. Ea-
.oh OF Waterville were business visit
us saturday at the court house.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-08
EVERYTHING
ON BOOKS
J. Frank Pierce Store
Augusta
AUGUSTA LOCALS
Theatre Attractions

Colonial Theatre-Double feature
kubye DE Remer and Raymond Hat
Ton in Pilgrims of the Night" and
Emil Jannings in a foreign produc-
tion, All for a Woman"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-08

FRANK II. Hargraves OF Buxton. a
'e'''ocr OF the board Of prison inspec-
~ Jail.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-08

Inc annual meeting of members of
sae !. NJ. c. a. will be held at the ""
'hls evening at Z o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-08

tne funeral services Of Edbert Lar
49,, VIII be held this morning at 8
church. "
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-08

eharles W. Abbott of Albion was .
BUSINESS visitor Saturday in Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-08

Opera Householder p. Kyne's
|Great story. kindred of the Dust"
Barring Miriam Cooper.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-08

ian3. mon-wed-frf 49,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-09-26
BELGIUM WINS
BALLOON RACE
Takes Both First and Sec
ond Places

BRUSSELS. sept 20 Belgium
Inns won both FIRST and second places
In the international balloon race for
the James Gordon Bennett cup,
which started here Sunday and cost
the lives OF five plots or assistants
and resulted In destruction on soy.
erai balloons. adyices to the Aero
club indicated today.
The Belgian pilot, De Muyter. last
years winner. takes frs, place. with
1900 kilometerr and landing In ac.
corclance with the rules OF the race
His colleagues. veenstra. plotting the
balloon Prince Leopold. IL second.
with $50 kilometors.
vcenstra landed safely yesterday
near GothenberE. Sweden.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-09-26
EXPECT BOOST
IN CITY TAXES
Council Ends Consideration
OF Estimates for 1924

Sca,tis'a tax burden in 1884 win
be increased approximately mills
on the city government ride. u was
indicated late Tuesday when the
city council sitting ~ budget
committee. practically completed
consideration OF annual estimates.
The new tax levy for municipal
government win bo 2sss mills. The
total amount 20 h raised by tax.
alton is ts.Sii.ii9. compared to S..
.is.7ss for 1888. An increase In
assessed values u approximately
1900. 600 win incvaAs the revenue
ayallhbls.
The council cut ii33 sac from the
preliminary budget at Tuesdays
hearing. or this sum $4,000 IN
transferred 20 the special 100000
general fund bond issue for slide
prevention and earth removal. a
cut Of $780, 500 was made by de-
creasing the general fund appropria-
ton 10 the city water department.
Hydrant rental was cut from 81
per hydrant 20 SIS per hydrant.
The council Btiil has under con.
sideration Councilman A. Lou
Cohen's motion 10 cut the charge
for street lighting from 4 cents per
kilowntt hour 10 cents per hour.
This will cut $4,000 to $4,000 an.
nually from the street lighting bin.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-09-26
HOLD JANITOR
OF THEATER

For three years. Anton ArropIan
has been janltor nj tho Liberty the.
alter. For some weeks past the the.
alter management has been missing
various articles OF equipment. and
Tuesday night trap was set. a
beaded bug with IS cents in Il was
left on a table and a couple OF de.
teciives, Tom Hayden and Charles
Waechter. left TO watch It.
Appropian saw the bag and put II
in his suit case. A search warrant
was obtained and Deputy sheriffs
Joe Hin and Charles Kearney were
sent TO search AppropIan's home.
They found several feather dustera,
a large American flag, number of
wrenches and tools. coll OF air
hose, a sack full Of light globes. and
other articles OF value, all OF which
belong to the theater. II Is claimed
Arropian was placed under arrest.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-09-26

A n even 100 people comprise the
n personnel % the Woods
special train % Eastern and Can
adian hotel owners and managers
that arrived IN Seattle Wednesday
morning from Vancouver, On route 70
the opening OF the tS.oooo0o Bilt-
more hotel In Los Angeles.
The aggregate wealth o. the 100
has been estimated az Sl50,o0o,0oo hy
Robert j. Kennedy. publicity director
OF the trip. The personnel includes
as hotel operators 81 wives and
daughters, 10 hotel purvcyors. four
tour officials, nine friends and three
ncwspapermen.
Arriving az ! n. m. the party were
met BY representatives OF the Seat
To Hotel Mems association 20 DC en-
;cr;ained during their days stay
here.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-09-26
Police Raid Seven
"Soft" Drink Shops

Seven shops OF tho soft" drink
variety were raided by police Tues
day night. In each, police say. hard
cider was found. The men arrested
were Louis Key, 30 Occidental
Fred Fitch. 2os Occidental: x. Ham
200 Second ave. s.; y. osugi, zoe Soc
ond ave. s.; j. II. Williams. ei6 Sec
ond ave, s.; ]. II. Blacltis. 2io Second
ave. s., and w +. Evans, 2423 First
ave.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-09-26
Professor to Go
to Dairy Meeting

PULLMAN. Wash. Sept. 2e.-Pro-
fessor f. V. Ellington. head OF the
dairy department Of Washington
state college. viii represent the COL
lege at the worlds dairy congress to
be held in Washington. d. G., Phila-
delphia and Syracuse. October TO
IS. II will be the first time the big
congress has been held in America.
and delegates from 30 foreign coun-
tries will be In attendance. Professor
Ellington will serve as one Of the sec
retaries OF the congress. and as sec
rotary Of the Western Daily Instruc-
tors association will also represent
that organization at the congress.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-09-26

Abolish that lonesome feeling by
wholesome recreation and entertain.
ment, Get acquainted. The Lone.
some Club, Hciyole Bldg, III Spring
St Meetings Tuesday. Thursday
and Saturday evenings. Strangers
and lonely people welcome.--Adycr.
tisemont.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-09-26
Concert to Benefit
Sufferers In Japan

a sacred concert for the benefit
OF Japanese sufferers OF the earth.
quakes and fires that destroyed the
principal cities OF the country will
be given Friday evening at First
Baptist church in connection with
the rally Of the Seattle district Bap.
list Young Peoples union. at which
1000 delegates are expected. Miss
Luella stanhope. Kenneth Lyman
and other artists win be featured at
the concert. Rallies Of a similar ma.
ture are being held in Tacoma and
Portland.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-09-26

Screen members Of the party of hoieplen who pere ~
Seattle Wednesday route 10 Los Angeles phere they H
be present at the opening Of the sS,000000 Bdtmore
hotel shoca here Top rolo left 10 right, James Wood
general manager Of The Los AngetcsBanore hotel Coz
the South and of the Beipedere hotel Baltimore; f. +.
Carev rice president The Gristood NeiU London Conn,
and George w. SUeeny general manager Hotel Commodore
Nelp York city Bottom roto. lsft 10 right: Charles H.
Gehrng publisher National Hotel RepieO Neo York city;
Thomas d. Green proprietor Hotel Woodward NCo YORK
city and John Nee BoWman president of Boeman hotels
Neio York city
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-09-26

cities are inaugurating publicly
owned power systems. Ross said.
Ross predicts that the Skagit
power plant win prove too small
for Seattle In few years. He
predicts laws that viii permit sale
OF power in rural districts, which
will permit irrigation by use of
cheap power for pumping purposes
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-09-26

The frst formal function Of tho
day was luncheon at the Hotel hut
Ter at 1880 Sight seeing trips.
both water and land, comprise the
afternoon program and a dinner for
the entire party with dancing after.
wards az the Hotel New Washington.
"Wednesday evening, The party was
10 leave az midnight for Portland,
Luxurious comforts have been pro-
vided on the special train. the cost
Of which IL $4,000, Twelve coaches
comprise tho train A retinuo Of SER
wants. player piano. radio sta
ton and other features are provided
on the train Tor the entertainment
OF guests
The special was organized by ChaH
r. Gchring. c,iitor Of the National
Hotel Review
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-09-26

Buttons 29c Dozen
Splendid quality; broken sizes.
First Floor
Circle Neckwear soc Yard
White, cream and black frilling.
=FEH Floor
Spanish Lace $l.29 Yard
36-inch Flouncing and Alloyers.
--Fba Floor
Photo Albums $l.I5
Sire 5xS- genuine leather
-Fbsi Floor
Picture Frames CSC
l0Axl3M, l-inch moulding.
Picture Frames Zoe
7xliA size, in bIack-gold.
-FFh Fioor
Women's Gloves Csc
Strap-wrist fabrics; many colors.
First Floor
Dotted Swiss Csc Yard
Curtain Swiss, 36-inch
Fourth Floor
9x12 Rugs $3.50
. only. Administers; regular SIS.
Fourth Fioor
Women's Underwear CSC
Fall Union Suits, sizes 81 to ~.
First Floor
Children's Underwear 85c
Fleeced Union Suits, 2 to 16 years.
--Fhn Floor
Silk Stockings 81 Pair
Full fashioned. 127 pairs only.
First Floor
Infants Coats $1.95
8 only-hand embroidered.
SECOND Floor
Plaid Blankets $500 Pair
70xS0-inch; Block plaid
Second Floor
Pillows, S1.39 Each
With feather-proof floral ticking.
Second Floor
Wool Comforters $5.85
Wool filled-silkoline covered.
Second Floor
Luncheon Sets SITS
5Sx58-inch cloth, napkins.
Second Floor
Handkerchiefs Csc
Linen cambria" beautiful colors.
First Floor
Hair Ornaments 69c
Spanish Combs attractive designs.
-First Floor
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-09-26
ROSS is BACK
FROM MEET

soattle's publicly owned light dc.
partment Is winning the attention
OF other cities who are seeking to
establish their own power systems.
according to ]. d. Ross. superin.
tendent of the city light depart.
ment' Ross has Just returned from
attending the sessions OF the Inter.
national Public Ownership league
at Toronto, canadn.
Ontario Is making splendid
success of It's government power
system and distributes 600 900 horse
power annually, Ross said. Anoth.
or unit OF 100000 horse power is
about to DO added. Many other
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-09-26
Reduced California
Rates Announced

Reduced passenger rates between
Seattle and Southern California
cities. which will remain in effect
during the winter. beginning Novcm.
Der J., will be made public shortly.
according TO II. c. Taylor Seattle
general agent. The round trip rate
from San Francisco to Seattle for the
season will be s6O.7b and the Los
Angeles rate will be ss5.75. With a
2l'day limit. this rate will be reduced
to $3.50.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-09-26
Meet Us and Wear Diamonds"
KeisfisId & Goldberg
Seattle's Credit Jewellers

Doesn't your money have a
way of slipping through your
hands and leaving you with
Nothing to show for il? Buy
high-grade jewelry and you
will have SOMETHING to
show for it throughout the
years. At Weisfield & Gold.
berg's you can get the best
for
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-09-26

horn said yesterday. This viii be
slightly less than the amount laid
last year.
Some OF the work is now under
construction, some is nearly com.
pleted and some is 20 be started.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-09-26
Walla Walla VIII
Lay New Pavement

WALLA WALLA, Sept. 26.--
About two and one.half miles OF
pavement, averaging IS feet IN
width, Is being laid in the city this
year, City Engineer Walter Re.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-09-26
And Corrective Eating Builds
Up Tacoma Youth


nv home g. located az Atta 30,
, 80. Tacoma. l am - years Of axe
have heea troubled with weak
hack Ter ~ year. frem rheumatism
nr. Iaughnry's Human ttaAe oven.
have entirely overcome my lamenrS@
aud nay Fheumattsm, aud at thr
same time the baking treatment
aud his corrective plan 81 ratins
completely eradteated a chrontf aud
Ncrs severe Ease OF stomach trouble
aud eenstipAtioa aud cleaned mp a
stubborn ease OF Acne that I've
had steadily for nine pears, and
have certainly gotten my moneys
~srth FOR I was ailing Ia 80 many
respects aud the treatments have
gtsen nae a regular thorough house
cleaning. I always have been ava,
below normal in weight aud I had
very poor circulation. 4 picked up
In weight from no lbs. on heEinninE
To my present weight, has lbs that
l. a remarkable ERln aud something
that I never dreamed could occur 10
nay heretofore cmnrlatrd frame,
New I feel chuck full OF vitality
and mr.. IouEhn~y's Human nakr
oven aud corrective diet did the job
aad with Just shsrt course OF
treatments. I have given this state
meat for puhilcatiunI this treatment
shauid be Landed Go tho sky. ! am
enthusiastically. ,. y. iiult. aitd 80
IL. Tacoma. Wash, Madison ilaa.
Evening star., 1923-08-26
"B" Battery Life.

4 good B. battery will last about
eight months. Never test IL with an
ammeter or by joining the terminals
to see how big the spark. Use a volt
meter. A sudden drop off of signal
strength may be caused by a weak
ening OF the "A" battery. The
storage battery when it needs a re-
charge generally drops suddenly, and
the lower brilliancy of filament indi-
Gates a weakening current. No mat
ter what type OF circuit is employed.
IT is always a good idea to reverse
the "A' battery connections. Some
sockets have the positive and mega
tive sides marked incorrectly, so to
Evening star., 1923-08-26
RECEIVES $4,000 PRIZE
ON EVE OF WEDDING
Mrs. Wyman, Champion Knitter,
to Marry Annapolis Pro-
fessor Today.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, August 25.-Mrs. Eliz-
abeth Craven wyman of Jamestown.
r. l., winner of first prize in the ma
tional knitting contest, received her
$4,000 check as a wedding present, IT
became known yesterday.
a She will be married today to Allen
Westcott. professor of English OF the
Naval Academy, Annapolis. Mrs.
Wyman, daughter of the late Com
modore J. +. Craven. L. S. ", has
two children. Professor Westcott, a
widower. has three.
Evening star., 1923-08-26

In the factories where bottle
corks are made. special machines are
made which cut the cork into the
size desired. The cork refuse and
odd pieces left over from this cut
ting process are not thrown away,
but are carefully ground down with
mixed rubber to make floor cloth.
Evening star., 1923-08-26

A radio organization. known as the
Radio Sociedade de Rio de Janeiro
has been formed in Rio de Janeiro.
and already. has more than 100 MEM
bers. it is reported by Commercial
Attache W. X. Schurz. Several in
fiuential men of the city are among
the officers and directors 1t also is
announced that a daily broadcasting
service will be inaugurated by the
PraIa Vermelha station