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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-19
Little Chase Boy
Falls from Roof
Not Badly Injured

Ernest Chase. three and one half
year old son of Mr.. and Mrs. Ben
jamin Chase of Is Redington street
fell from the second story piazza of
his home to the steps below yester-
day noon. striking on the side of his
head but apparently not inflicting
serious injury. DR.. Rancourt was
called and he reported last evening
that the child vas suffering from a
severe shock and possibly internal
injuries.
The little boy and his older broth
err were playing on sled on the
upper piazza which is about 20 feet
above the ground. 1t is thought
II at the older brother jumped on
the fro It part of the sled throwing
Ernest over the rail head foremost
The little boy was wearing a heavy
bonnet that is believed to have saved
him from a fractured skull as he
landed squarely on the side of his
head. e
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-19

commodities, proved a tremendous OBJ
stacle in every line of endeavor Man
ufacturers were forced to make pro-
duction plans in terms of weeks instead
of months Wholesale and retail deal
ers feared to buy except on the day-to-
day basis. International and domes-
tic trade were in the grip of business
peSsimism and depression.
With apparent price sterilization ef-
fectcd in two of the worlds biggest
exporting countries. economic depres-
sion is being thrust into the CONNER
cial background in other sections of
the globe. Improvement is especially
noticeable in the Orient. Wholesale
prices in Japan are reported at level
IS per cent above the pre-war standard;
in Australia at 6l per cent.
Most backward of all countries are
france AMI Italy. In the latter. prices
arc $50 per cent above 1913. In France
the level is 26a per cent above the pre-
W." period.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-19
Episcopals Favor
Entrance Into League

Boston. April 1S.-Thc convention
passed a resolution urging the en-
trance Of the United States into the
League Of Nations.
The resolution was, in substance, the
same as that formulat ted by Pres ident
Lowell OF Harvard and adopted by the
League OF Nations Non-Partisan Asso-
cation. Rcv. Payne declared that
there was either Republican or Demo
cratic about the resolution but that
u was merely an institution of the
church assuming its duty toward Chris
tlan ideals.
lows:
believing that perpapnpt ;,.o,,,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-19
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
STATE HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION

Sc sealed proposals addressed to the
Nae Nae Highway Commission Augusta.
same. for building ten sections of
Ct Cow highway Will he received by the
Iton ,snission ut its Office in the State
,In 1se' augusta. Maine. until eleven
ny nay md, 1923. and at that time and
puollcl% opened and read.
GP 9i,rl1 l,M lNOUS MACADAM OR
faM,,avEL SURFACE. three sections as
ran ,0Ws; Norridgewock and Skowhe-
Nor,,1f,Su miles. CaSco. 4.53 miles;
.hpoft and Belfast. Isl miles.
q. Ufk sAEI. SURFACE. seven sections
PERI 'owS s. Pressure Isle. 6.o5 miles:
m GIss IL ~ miles: New Sharon. SAC
COLI, ies' Passadumkeag. 2.s2 miles; Lin
miles mile, 81 miles; and Edmunds 2.92
hra ane work will consist Of grading,
F acGs and surfacins.
the h ,a proposal must be made upon
ris.;ank form provided by the Com
Of I nun ,or copy of which a deposit
nu.t tne dollar will be required, and
checil. De accompanied by a certified
amon,tt or :, surety, bond for 1000 of the
Of STATE p,a' payable to the Treasurer
closins ,h or Maine. The envelope en-
COnstru PROPOSAL for state Highway
"uctlcn in the Town of
certifoa The deposit and the
uns uccossc neck will be returned to the
undsr .,stul bidder unless forfeited
a hn me conditions stipulated.
sion pond satisfactory to the Commits
NOR. y. not less than one-fourth nor
tie con man one-half Of the amount of
hay Ihu n tract will be required Plans
and con,p zen and forms Of specifications
oaicaS on,ract may be obtained at the
Maine VI the Commission, Augusta.
oralI right is reserved to reject any
FRAIklIIAM N: AVER. Chairman.
Imam H. NELSON.
PAR, state Highway Commission.
Dated a. Chief Engineer
l''''s-2l-2s::5-2s ''''' april 49, w.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-19
Boston Wholesale Market
Review
For Week Ending April II, te23
Fruit L vOaotabloo :


Lettuce, potatoes, sweet potatoes
and Massachusetts onions higher.
other leading lines generally show
little change from last week. Shipped
In; Maine No. / Ben Davis apples
bringing S3.O0-3.50 Dbl. for cold
storage stock and s2.50-3.00 FOR fresh
pack. with some stock in poor condi-
ton lower. Southern cabbage lower
at s5.O0-5.50 a crate. California and
Oregon cauliflOwer steady at $3.50
275 a crate. Florida celery Of ordin-
airy quality and lower at s2.00-2.25 a
crate for the best sizes. California
chicory scarce and firm at $3.50 a
crate. Norfolk kale lower at $500 a
Dbl. California iceberg lettuce higher
at $3.50-4.00 a crate. Massachusetts
onions slightly higher at S2.50-3.Co
per 100 lb. bag for the best. Maine
potatoes 25c higher at s2.40-2.50 per
100 lbs. sack. Western potatoes are
| beginning to arrive and many more
are expected. Norfolk spinach steady
at s3.00-3.50 Dbl. for the best; Del
aware sweet potatoes scarce and
higher at $3.50 blu. hamper. Florida
! tomatoes in heavy supply but quality
is mostly ordinary. Best ripe stock
i $50 size. steady at s3.00-3.25 q car
rier with green and spotted stock
lower. Native: A grade Baldwin
apples steady at 100000 a blu. box.
Beet greens steady at SIPS and dam
delions lower at s1.25-1.50 box. Hot
house cucumhers higher at 100000
| and lettuce at s1.00-1.25 a box. Rad
ishes unchanged at $3.75-4.00 a "cx
and rhubarb at 15-1Sc lb. Root veg
etables dull at the following prices a
bushel. Beets s1.752.0O; carrots
$1.00-1.50; parsnips sl.75-2.2o; tur-
nips s1.50-2.OO
Dairy and Poultry Products
| Dressed poultry market rather
fresh killed poultry are rather light.
Fresh killed TOWN in fair demand but
chickens moving very slowly as bulk
of arrivals are coarse and shaggy.
Fowl lbs. 2S-31c: AS lbs. 31-32ci g.
31a lbs. 25-21c. Chickens As lbs. IS
soc: "a lbs. 25-2Sc. Live poultry re-
ceipts have been very light but as a
demand is only moderate there is
practically no change in prices. Fowl
21-29c; chickens 24-2Gc; stays 20-21c.
Butter market barely steady with
an unsettled undertone. Prices de-
clined sharply on Saturday last week
and Monday Of this week. Trading
has been rather quiet as buyers hold
ing off in anticipation Of further de-
clines. Northern butter is arriving in
more liberal lots but quality running
very irregular. Western extras rs
sorted sizes spruce tubs 47-471ac.
Eggs: Market firmer with a better
inquiry reported. Buyers showing
considera BILE more interest especially
in storage packed firsts. Rehandled
current reeeipts having good call
and are selling at higher prices.
Country shippers are not offering
eggs as freely as last week and ask
ing prices are all higher. Western ex-
tras 32-32Iac: extra firsts 30h sic:
firsts 2Sk -291sc. Seconds 27-2sc.
Storage packed firsts 31-32c. Storage
packed extra firsts 3212 sac. Nearby
hennervs 31-34c with fancy browns
up to s5c.
distributed through the Boston
Office of the United States Depart
ment Of Agricultural Bureau of Agri-
cultural Economics. 400 Atlantic
avenue).
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-19
Young Shaw Chosen
Public Speaking
Head at Colby

Kenneth Eugene Shaw, Colby '25,
son Of DR.. and Mrs. Arthur A. Shaw
Of Railroad street. has been chosen
by Prof. Herbert c. Libby. head Of
the department of Public Speaking,
as one. Of the six men who will rep
resent the college at the intercolle-
giate debate against New Hampshire
State college. Mr.. Shaw is a mem
Der Of the affirmative team which
will debate the question:: Resolved.
That the French Occupation OF the
Ruhr District Is Justifiable. The de-
bate will 'be held during the first
week in May.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-19

chiefs night. Following a delicious
supper served at $50. the Is mem
bers present gathered in the X. p.
hall to carry out the program Of the
evening.
At the meeting all of the Offices
were filled by past chiefs as follows:
Mrs. Gertrude --emminger. most eX
cellent chief: Mrs. Fannie Whit
comb. excellent senior Mrs. Eunice
Annss. excellent junior; Mrs. Annie
Elliott, manager; Mrs. Kate Dawson,
protectors Mrs, Bcrnice Bickford,
mistress Of records and correspon-
derce; Mrs. Grace Vose, mistress Of
finance; Mrs. Annie Brown. guard Of
the outer temple; Mrs. Fannie Mason.
past chief.
A history Of the order was read
by Ethel kennison and speeches
were made by several members.
There were II past chiefs and 10
charter mombers present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-19

nonal peace and domestic prosperity
can best be secured by the dignified and
responsible, participation Of our gov
eminent In the League Of Nations, we,
citizens OF the United States and mem
perS OF the Protestant Episcopal
church asseTbled in annual diocesan
convention. hereby urge upon our fell
low citizens. upon the president and
upon Congress- the wisdom OF joining
tne League of Nations on such terms
seem best"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-19
NOTICE
NOTICE
STATE HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION

:. Sealed proposals addressed to the
Sn,ate Highway Commission, Augusta
nnalne. Tor furnishing Corrugated Metal
IIlpe' last lrnn Cullert Pipe, and Cast
IRON Water Pipe (soconds) for State
hlgnWay construction will be received
Hy the commission at it's Office in the
s,ate House. Augusta Maine. until
Wssen O'Clock A. NJ. standard time
Nay md. l?33, and at that time and
pace publicly opened and read.
,[roposal forms. specifications and
sschedules of Culverts may be obtained
iIom the state Highway Commission
augusta Maine.
Inc right is reserved to reject any
~, proposals or any part thereof.
W. IAN NJ. AVER. Chairman.
FRANK A. PEABODY,
LYMAN IL. NELSON
state Highway Commission.
PAUL ID. SARGENT.
Chief Engineer.
augusta. Maine, April IA. 1923.
~ Q-01
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-19
STATE OF MAINE

Sealed proposals for the Necessary
eau,pment and installation of an auto
ma,lr dry sprinkler system for the
buildings at >the Central Maine Sana
forum. Fairfield. are asked for by the
Board Boar. OF, Of Trustees for Tuberculosis
or writ" Il. A. jewell. Chairman. Fair
teld. Work is to be subject to the in
spectlon and approval of the New
England Insurance Exchange. All bids
must be in before T. NJ. SATURDAY..
May ., 1928 and will be opened at POS
+; N: OF the same day. a certified
chech covering ten U0) per cent of the
total amount Of tho bid must accom-
pany each proposal. All propose Is
should be plainly marked on the
outside Of the envelope. Bid. Sprinkler
system and addressed to r. A. Jewell.
,,hairman. Board of Trustees Fairfield,
Maine. The right is reserved to reject
any or all bids.
Respectfully yours.
JOHN i. SHAW. NJ. r.,
snr1a-of-mav:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-19

The Womens Christian Temper
ance Union held their regular meet
ing yesterday afternoon at the rooms
of the Watervile Woman's Asso-
citation. The Studies in Govern
ment,' by Deborah Knox Living
stone, was taken up and a lesson of
the first chapter was conducted by
Miss Harriet Parmenter. Much in
terest was shown by the members
and it was decided to continue these
lessons at future meetings. Several
members who attended the State
conference in Auburn last week gave
reports on the addresses of Mrs.
Althea Quimby. Maine State presi-
dent, Mrs. Ella Boole, president of
New York State Union, and Mrs.
Laura Miller. national superintend
ent. Much interest was shown in
these reports and especially the one
of Mrs. II. Mae Lawrence who re-
ported Mrs. Quimby's address. She
spoke Of the bills passed by the Leg
islature which were favored by the
w. G. Z. U.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-19
= Boston Produce Market

Boston. April is.
DEEF-ChOice whole cattle 1904.
BUTTER-Extras 4GA@47; firsts 45i
G46
CHEESE-F'resh choice 23a0241:
Ersts 22a@23.
CORN-No. . yellow 10000.
EGGS-Nearby hennery brown ex-
tras So q 81: white and mixed extras S3
@ 80: western extras 32A 38a.
.FLOUR-Spring patents 19e-lb.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-19
New York Money Market

New York, April II.
Foreign exchanges irregular.
Great Britain. demand 465a. cables
4. $50, 6Otday bills on banks 4.63s.
France. demand 6.643, cables G.65.
Italy. demand 4.949. cables 4.95.
Belgium. demand 5.I4a. cables SIS.
Germany. demand .0033a. cables
.0034.
Holland. demand 3o.17. cables 1920.
Norway, demand 1886.
Sweden. demand $3.50.
Denmark. demand 1890.
Switzerland. demand 1915.
Spain. demand 1888.
Greece demand III.
Poland. demand .0G21.
Czecho-SldNakia. demand 2.97.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-19
Funeral of Mrs. Ralph Partridge

The funeral services for Mrs.
Ralph L. Partridge were held yes
terday afternoon at o'clock from
the ST. Marks Episcopal church.
Rev, John Yates officiatcd. Many
flowers showed the high esteem in
which Mrs. Partridge was held
throughout the whole community.
The bearers were her son, Lindsay
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-19

The American Legion graves cndow-
ment fund committee. consisting of
karellin der Sahagian (chairman). Paul
Julien. Cyril Jolly, Howard Welch. AL
fred Castonguay. Donald Foster, Harry
Drawn. Thomas Weeks, DIR. w. j.
Young and Leon Pouln. met last night
and discussed plo~r for the drive for
the endowment of which details will
be announced later.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-19

Fourteen Watervillc men play in the
Brunswick open amateur tournament
today. Many of these mon left Ia st
evening for that town. Following are
the men entered: DR.. f. S. Winslow.
William Cook. Larry Striley. Robert
Erwin. David Stewart George Stobie.
William Brown. Morris Mccarthy. w.
$. Farmer. DR.. l.. \. D'Argy. Alton
Blake, George Simpson. II. L. Weber
and L. L. Stanford.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-19

Special invitations were mailed out
yesterday from the Chamber Of Com
merce to every member and his wife to
he present at the big membership meet
ing to be held TUESDAY night. April
"a. Tickets for this event are on sale
at the Chamber of Commerce rooms and
by members of the board of directors
Members are urged to apply for tick
cts at once as the number has been
limited to 80 on account of lack Of
space,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-19

The Grand Lair of Maine. Military
order of the serpent. will meet at
Lewiston today III G. A. X. hall. w.
|. Sterling, II. NJ. Johnson, z. \.
Emery and II. Z. Hilton represent
Gdoe Lair, No. .. of Watervillc,
Military order of the serpent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-19

Last evening Miss Harriet Pearce
had seemingly business appointment
with Miss Ruth Abbott. When they
went up into Coburn gym to make
plans for their bazaar, which is to be
held next week. Miss pcarce turned on
the lights. She was greeted there by
all the Coburn girls assembled with
many happy returns for the day, Miss
Pearcc.' 1t proved to he very pleas
ant surprise party for Miss Pcarce.
The evening was spent in playing
games, and refreshments were served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-19

sacks, special short 7ss0825; standard
HAY-No. 2 Timothy 25026.
Handspring 20Q25.
OATS-FOrty pounds G3064.
PORK-Medium backs 2525 q ESQ
POTATOES-Green Mountains 24G4
$50 per 100 pounds.
SUGAR-American Sugar Refinery
quotes $50 cents in 100-barrel lots Less
9 per cent. for cash.
NEAIx~-7M ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-19
wATERv|LLE

Mrs. Veltie Perry has returned from
Skowhegan. where she attended the
funeral OF her grandfather.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-19

Partridfe. nephew. Walter Fields,
and her two sons-in-law Howard
Alley and Ralph Hatch. Burial was
in Pine Grove cemetery
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-19

The marriage intentions OF John
Amato to Mary Mcdonald were filed
at the city clerks Office yesterday.
Patrick Doucette and Nina Pro-
vast, both of Waterville have also
filed their marriage intentions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-19
SOUTH GARDINER
~ Haskell of Augusta was a busi-

AZ Haskell of Augusta was a buSi-
caller in town Wednesday.
ae IT, and Mrs. p. A. Smith of Port
~ we're Sunday guests of Mrs.
issa;ths sister, Mrs. Ella Crockett.
Mrs. Mabel Preblc. Joseph Black
~ fseorgo CrossmRn arc new owners
/" ~ f.'I and Mrs. viii Metxler ana
..u.s.sr, Mrs. Lee Proctor, who have
En- passing the winter In Western,
ss.ss. returned home Saturday.
EYiends Of Mrs. Harry Jordan, who
Gently underwent surgical treat.
osnt at the Gardiner General hospi-
t.l will be pleased to learn that she
!. reported to be doing nicely.
"A Virginia Heroine" Coming
"A Virginia Heroine" will he given
friday evening. April 20 in Commu-
ni,v hall by members Of the Camp
Tire Girls. 1t is hoped that there
NAV be a good attendance to help the
rirls as the proceeds so towards their
camping trip and etc. Characters in
the play are as follows: Mrs. Dare,
pauline Mute; Margaret Leighton,
Ethel Reynolds; Virginia Leighton,
Helen Larrabee; Betty Dare, Laura
Iarrabce; Ruth Lee. Hope McPhee;
Bessie Allen, Emma Crossman; Nell
Carey, Helen Lackey: Granny
Roya Mrs. jerome Farwell: Topsy,
Vesta Allen; Nora, Marion Groner;
Martha Lane. Earnestine Alexander.
Mrs. Sadie Annis has gone to Rum
ford where she will visit relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-19

Mr.. and Mrs. George Proctor have
returned from Clinton. where they
have been visiting Mrs. Proctor's pa
rents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-19

Mr.. and Mrs. j. c. Ellington of
Portland are visiting in the city. Mrs
Ellington was formerly manager of
the Western Union telegraph office in
this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-19

The many friends of Miss Theresa
jackson VIII be sorry to learn that she
is i'll at her home on Pleasant street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-19

Mrs. Peter Quincy of Brook street
mas returned from Portland, where she
has been visiting her daughter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-19
Havel0ck Temple
Celebrates It's Goth

I1avclocl Temple celebrated their
Goth anniversary last evening by
observing charter member and past
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-19

Mrs. +. w. Mitchell and daughter.
Miss Dorothy G. Mitchell of Houlton
arrived in Watcrvillc yesterday for
q short visit
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-19

Mr.. and Mrs. James Lessard have
returned to their homo in Portland
after attending the funeral of Mr.. Les
sards mother, Mrs. Charles LeSsard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-19

Friends of Mrs. Norman Mathews
VIII be sorry to learn that she is i'll
at her home on Western avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-19

George l.. Stevens of Farmington
was in the city yesterday on bust
ness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-19

Mrs. James Willis and daughter,
Nina of Pittsfield, We're in Waterville
yesterday for the day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-19

Edgar Cyr. student Of the L. of NJ,
is visiting his parents in the city for
few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-19

Charles ClukeN of Portland former
~ of this city. is in Waterville visit
ing friends for few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-19

Mr.. and Mrs. G. F.. Dcsiardins of
Old Town are visiting in Waterville
for few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-19
CLINTON

Mrs Mary Weymouth returned to
kineo Wednesday after passing few
days in town with relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-19
FINANCIAL NEWS
EH
STS

Argentine. demand 1866.
Brazil demand 11.0Q.
Montreal 30 b.16.
Call money easier; high 8, low Al,
i,ulinI rate s., closing bid ~ offered 1t
Gail loans against a.ceptances ~.
. Time loans easier; mixed collsetsr.s q
Prime com n1erciaI papep 6@63.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-19
"a virginia Heroine" COMING

Mrs. Sadie Annis has gone to Rum
ford where she will visit relatives.
The Snowflake herald., 1923-03-09
COCONINO INDIAN Who
HIRED WIFE KILLED
ESCAPES FROM PRISON

Warden r. B. Sims of the state
penitentiary has notified Sheriff
Billy Campbell that two of the
Navajo Indians Bill had carefully
herded down there last year had
escaped.
They are Bisnas Chenle Begay.
alias Teddy" who last year
hired his brother to kill his,
''Teddy's" wife, which the bro
ther did by choking her to death.
He and his brother were both
given life sentences by Judge J..
E. Jones and entere d the peniten
tiary June 20 last year.
The other escaped convict is
Hostine Tesha Begas. who Judge
Jones gave from 8 to 5 years for
stealing a saddle from Johnny
The Snowflake herald., 1923-03-09
HEADLESS RIDER UNMASKED
Mystery Is Solved When II Is Dis
covered Color Makes Mans Face
Invisible.

Kansas City.-The mystery sur
rounding the "headless hOrseman Of
Virginia avenue" has been solved. The
horseman is Edgar Johnson, Negro.
who is employed as, porter by the
Parkyiew pharmacy. The black charg
ar figured in the story Johnson calls
Xxx"
Every night at midnight this mod
ern IchabOd Crane, astride "XX."
rode down Virginia avenue, on his
way home from work. He wore the
white coat In which he worked
around the pharmacy Persons who
were awakened by the beating of the
hoofs on the pavement, were aston
lshed to see ''headless' figure in
white, riding down the street How
ever, the veil of mystery was lifted
when ii was discovered that the rid
er's face was of such a color as to
render 1t Invisible in the darkness of
the night.
The Snowflake herald., 1923-03-09
Arizona Industrial Progress


Tucson Bids for construction
of new high school called for.
Kingman White Hills Mining
Co. to start activities within 80
days.
Phoenix Immediate construct
ion of Ii story Luhrs block
announced.
Jerome United Verde to in
crease production to 5000 tons
per day.
Wilcox Gold Slope Mining Co.
completes installation of Cotton
mill.
Mia1ni-Louis DIR Mining Co.
starts proposed development
work.
Globe -Re-opening of Old Do.
minion shaft now under way.