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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-23
Ruth's Preliminary
Training Suspended
nv Grippe Attack

New York, FEB. .2-Babe FHtH
preliminary training III ''o
season has been temporarily sus-
pended by siege of grippe. advlces
from the Yankee quarters at HOT
Springs say. The home-run king mas
been mildly ailing since he lett New
York and yesterday he renamed IN
bed all day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-23
Crack Golfers Apply
for Reservations at
InwOOd Country Club

New York Feb. 22-Gene Sarazen.
Jim Barnes, Walter Hagen and Jock
Hutchinson have already applied for
reservations at the lnwood Country
club, Far Rockaway. where the Ma
tional open golf championship will be
decided next July, it was learned to-
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-23
DIN w, Bridges

The funeral services OF the late
DIN w. Bridges were held yester-
day from Lawry's undertaking
rooms. Services were conducted by
the Odd Fellows and Cantons, who
attended in u body. 1nterment was
at Maplewood.
Mr.. Bridges was born in Pressure
Isle 55 years ago, the son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Jacob Bridges. He came here
IA years ago from Indiana and has
been living on a farm. He is sur
vived by a son, Rex Bridges, and a
daughter, Mrs. Sawyer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-23

The winter convention Of the Ken
nebec County Christian Endeavor Union
was held at the Winslow Congrega-
tional church yesterday afternoon and
evening.
Afternoons: 2.30. praise and DEVOTION
al. Mrs. D. w. kimball of North Vas
salboro; 800, address. New Life in
Dried Bones" Prof Herbert Newman
of Waterville; $50. five-minute papers,
Efficiency in Christian Endeavors,"
John l.. Dunstan Of Waterville: THE
Quiet Hour" c. Bernard Chapman of
Watcrvillc: Our Junior Work." Miss
Una Clark of Augusta: Missionary
Activities in Christian Endeavor," Miss
Ruth Goodwin of Oakland: business re-
ports of societies and appointment Of
committees. Banquet at $50.
Evening: 200. praise and devotion
al. Winslow SEndeavorers; IT'S. BUSH.
ness. reports Of committees. election
and installation Of officers; 7.3O. adj
dress. Rev. Ernest NJ. Holman Of Bath.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-23
FARMER DIGS UP
COIN WORTH $1,000

London, Feb. 4-(Mail)-A Shelf
field farmer. while digging in his
fields recently. found silver coin
of antique origin, but in splendid
state of preservation. He came up
to London. had it appraised. and
found it to be worth $3.50 pounds
sterling The coin is a Charles 1
crown and was minted at the time
when silver was very scarce.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-23
Manly Defends Title
Against Chick Suggs

New Bedford. Mass. Feb. =
Charlie Manly of this city, New Eng
land featherweight champion, sue
cessf,llv defended his title against
Chick Suggs of Newport former
champion. receiving the judges de-
cision after ten rounds of fast fight
ing here this afternoon. Manly
weighed 124 pounds and Suggs ID.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-23

Ottawa. Ont.-Details of negotia-
lions between the Canadian and
United States governments relative
to disarmament of the Great Lakes
will he made public as the result of
motion by Arthur Meighen. OPP
position leader, carried in the House
OF Commons yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-23
Ruthless Efficiency
MussOlinis WatchwOrd

Rome. rep. Il Mall )-lttly =
ponderous bureaucratic machine.
the ACKNOWLEDGMENT of which has
been the promise and aim of numer-
Gus Italgian governments since the
armistice. is finally. under the Nirile
and strenuous administration of
Premier Mussolini. about to crum-
BILE. His government has Just put
into effect. through the issuance of q
royal decree. a scheme designed to
give the maximum efficiency for the
least cost to all the services of the
state.
At one blow the new decree re-
tires all state employees over to years
of age. and those who have served
for a period of 40 years. All en-
ployes who. by reason of inCapacity.
are not able properly to perform the
functions for which they are en-
ployed. are to be dispensed with.
This will include those whose serv-
ices are not deemed satisfactory by
their SuperiOrS.
A thorough wedding out of all
dead wood in all branches of the
government service is to take place.
The decree orders all the ministers
and their subordinate executives to
make a complete revision of the
payrollS. The army and the NAVY
and other state military organiza-
tiOnS. such as the recently establish
ed militia. are exempted from the
provisions of the decree. The Italian
State railroads will be dealt with in
later decree devoted to that branch
of the service. The appointment of
Deputy Tore as commissioner-gen
eral of railroads also is expected to
take care of great deal of the .ex-
cess labor on the railroads payrolls.
Those who. through their long
service for the state are entitled TO
draw pensions. will be accorded that
privilege under the new decree.
They alos will be allotted on retire
ment sum equal to six months
pay. Those who have served less
than ~ years will receive as many
months pay as years they have
spent in the state service.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-23

Kansas City-Webster Davis. 81. for
mer mayor Of Kansas City and assist
ant secretary of the interior in the Nc
Kinley administration. died today. He
nominated William Jennings Bryan
for president at the Democratic ma
tional convention here in 1900.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-23
Mrs, Francena Moody
FAIRFIELD
Frank L, GRAY

The funeral services Of the late
Frank l.. Gray were held yesterday
afternoon from his home in Benton.
The Fairfield lodge. 1. o. Q. F.. and
Benton Changers attended in a body.
The bearers were four Odd Fellows.
Mr.. Gray's death occurred February
18th at his home after a weeks Ill
ness. He was born in Benton, 20
wears ago. the son of Henry 5. and
Sadie (Brown) Gray, and has al
ways lived there. He is survived by
his wife, Eliza Gray and several Oth-
er relates.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-23
charlss cates

Charles Gates died very suddenly at
his roor- on Front street yesterday
morning at the age Of ~ years. He
was long a resident Of this city and
leaves behind many friends who will
deeply mourn the loss of his friend
ship.
He is survived by two sons. a sister
in Pittsheld. a brother in Liberty and
one in Los Angeles. Funeral arrange
mcnts have not yet been made.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-23

Iondon.-An appeal to the men,
bers of the Society of Friends
(Quakers) throughout the world to
urge the calling of all nations into
conference to settle frontiers with
a view to common happiness rather
than to national power"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-23
WATERvILLE
Tibsdsau Apprshended

A man by the name Of Tibedeau
and who 10 on probation from the
Mems Reformatory ut South Wind
ham was apprehended yesterday on
a charge Of larceny by City Marshall
William H. Murray. The authorities
at South Windham were notified and
it is expected that they will send an
officer after him today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-23

As far as possible. he attends all the
social events OF the post and its ANIL
lated body. the w. s. Heath Circle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-23
WINS[OW.

Earl Fuller of Portland is visiting
hiss aunt. Mrs. p. E. Matheson Of the
Cushman road.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-23

Washington.-The Mexican gov
eminent according to advices receiv-
ed here. is contemplating the Iop-
ton of prohibition law providing
against all alcoholic beverages with
In zone 10 miles wide along the
entire American border. 1t was said
mere Yesterday that an official an
nouncement could be expected soon
from Mexico City promulgating the
new legislation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-23
BELFAST

The Afternoon Club of the Emma
White Barker Tent Daughters of Vet
Grams met with Mrs. Miles JelliSOn,
Church ST., Wednesday afternoon.
Even though the ArmOry has been
taken over by the Colonial owners
who had a lease on it, all dates
which had been previously made Will
be allowed to stand. Company K is
looking for a suitable place to move
into but has not definitely decided
yet just where they will go.
John p Larkin, Deputy Collector
of Internal Revenue, is located in
one of the rooms in the second floor
of the post office building. for three
DAYS, Feb. u, %, and %, to assist in
come taxpayers in rendering re-
turns.
The regular meeting of Aurora Re-
bekah Lodge will be held at Odd
Fellows Hall Tuesday, Feb. 9th.
Supper will be served at $50.
The public card party which Is to
be given in Memorial Hall Wednes-
day evening. Feb: 2sth under the
auspices of the Universalist League
is looked forward to with great pleas
ure.
The winter term of school in the
grades will close March 9th for a
two weeks vacation. The spring term
opening March 18th.
Mrs. Sumner G. Pattee will give a
masquerade party in Memorial Hall
Friday evening March End.
The Travellers Club will meet next
Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. John
+. Dunton, Church st.
Mrs. Francena Moody
Mrs. Franccna Moody passed away
at her home in Swanville Monday.
Feb. 10Th at the age of 70 years. She
had been i'll for some time with pneu-
monia. She was a most estimable
woman and beloved by all who knew
her. The deepest sympathy Is ex-
tended to her husband, David Moody.
and her children. Funeral services
were held at her home Wednesday
with Rev. George c. Sauer, ofhclat-
inc. Interment was In Swanvule.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-23
HOCKEY
Bates 3; Eowdoin I

Lewiston, Feb. 22-Batcs defeated
Bowdoin at hockey tonight. 3 to l,
the contest being n feature of the
opening night of the Auburn winter
carnival.
Clinton. y. y, Feb. 22-Boston
College S; Hamilton college ].
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-23

Biskra. Algeria.-Sergt. Major
Descamps. a French aviator, yester-
day covered a distance of three miles
In a straight line to set distance
record for motorless airplanes. Mar
shall Lyautey, resident French gov
ernor in Morocco. has offered a
prize for the longest fight over a
straightaway course, making three
miles the minimum distance to be
flown.
The northwestern bulletin., 1923-11-10

II milady should not like the true
feminine finish that her shoemaker
applied to her last boots, she may
pick among % colored women, en-
gagged in the work in the country, to
make her next pair.
There are Z coiored police-women
in the United States.
Twenty-four colored women in the
country are mail-carriers and 10 are
"newsboys."
You will be surprised to know that
Of the 116 colored postmasters under
Postmaster General New, that 40 of
these are colored women.
Preferring personal service as a
means of livelihood, 1860 colored
women have found employment as
BARRIERS. hairdressers and manicur-
lists.
While only IL white females are
engaged in shoe-shining as an avoca-
tion, % colored women are thus en-
ployed throughout the United States.
The northwestern bulletin., 1923-11-10
THE WHATNOT COLUMN
BY Robert p. Edwards

BY Robert p. Edwards
(For the Associated Negro Press)
5s-who was T. McCants Stewart?
T. McCants Stewart was born In
South Carolina In 1854. He studied
law at Princeton University, and was
admitted to the Bar of the State
Of New York. He was the first col
ored member Of the Brooklyn, N. Y.
School Board. Because of his Ill
health he moved with his family to
Honolulu, p. l., where he built up an
extensive practice later accepting an
appointment in Liberia, in which
country he became deeply interested,
lending all of his powers to its i'm
provement, and finally becoming AS
sociate Justice of its Supreme Court.
Mr.. Stewart afterward went to Eng
land, where he became the Liberian
representative. and finally moved to
st. Thomas in the Virgin Islands,
from whence he headed q Commits
sion taking up the cause Of the Ma
tives with the u. s. Government. On
his return voyage he contracted
pleurisy, and passed out not long
after his arrival in st. Thomas, In
1921.
59-What happened In Boston,
Mass, on the morning of April 10,
l1775.
On the morning of April 19, ITS,
when the British re-inforcements
were preparing to leave Boston for
Lexington, Negro soldier, who had
served in the French war, command
ed small body of West Cambridge
"exempts" (unfits) and captured
Lord Percy's supply train with it's
military escort and the Oficers in
command.
60-What reply to an objective to
the use of the word African" in re-
ferring to the Race was made by a
Race Editor in 1S43?
In 1S43. Mr.. Loveridge. Agent for
Colored Schools of New York, wrote
Rev. George Hogarth, founder and
Editor of the African Methodist Mag
azine, criticizing the use of the word
African" in his magazine. and in
referring to the Race in general. In
reply, Rev. Hogarth stated, in part:
1--WE are unable to see the reason
ableness of the remarks. 1t is true
we are not Africans, or natives born
upon the soil of Africa. yet, as the
descendants of that Race, how can
we better manifest that respect due
to our fathers who begat us, than by
the adoption Of the term in our in
stitutions, and inscribing it upon our
public places of resort?"
The northwestern bulletin., 1923-11-10
WHERE RAT WAS POPULAR
Rodent Was Mover Molested In Pre-
eious Metal Mines Of Virginia
City or Gold Hill, New.

; However unpopular the rat might
be above ground. he was never mo-
Tested In the precious metal mines Of
Virginia City or Gold Hull, New. The
lower levels Of these deeps were lit
ierally alive with the long-tailed
rodents. Their immunity from harm
rendered them tame and even saucy.
They Jared sumptuously on the frax-
ments left from the miners lunches
for these miners lived well-and even
in this respect were of service, acting
as scavengers for the removal of scraps
Of meat and other food which other
wise would have caused bad odors to
arise.
Because of the great heat, with q
temperature rising often as high a.
lao degrees In the lower levels, the
decay Of the smallest thing In those
mines could not be endured. Perhaps
for reason more important than any
other for the extraordinary tolerance
accorded by the miners to the else
where despisod rodents lay In the fact
that when a great cave IN Of rocks was
about to occur in mine the rats gave
the miners their FIRST warnings. The
animals became very uneasy and were
seen scampering about at unwonted
times and In unusual places. The rats
always were the first to discover that
lthe earth was settling and set out In
search Of a place Of safety. Il was
supposed that the waste rock and tim
bers In settling pinched them In their
usual holes and haunts. end so forced
them to 60 forth In quest Of new quar-
tiers, In order to avoid being crushed
TO death.-Adventure Magazine.
The northwestern bulletin., 1923-11-10

he heard 1t, 50 faint, 50 fine, so heaven
ly sweet, he did not wonder at his
nephew.
Il was a full day until Frank El-
lersly reused again. Then II was not
to speak Of angels but to beg for food.
Then, be sure there was rejoicing in
deed-nature, the great healer, was
saving hlm-now 1t only remained to
wait upon her wholesome processes
and q man would have won back to
life.
1t is tedious lying fat for weeks,
your head absolutely rigid. even
though you have all manner of dis
fractions. Major Constant had gone
home after the first month, but his
sister stayed by her boy, ready to hui
NOR his slightest whim. And so It came
about that she begged Avice to sing
for him morning and afternoon, sit
ting on the screened porch so he might
not be tempted to stir and look at her.
The singing soothed him, strengthened
him 80. His mother was for bringing
to him famous performers-he cared
only for vocal music straight from the
throat. But he would not have them.
Nobody else could equal her." he
said. TELL her I shan't ever dare to
look at her when 1 can look at any
thing. Nothing earthly could possibly
compare with her as see her In my
soul"
He was strengthening fast The
surgeon returning said he had made q
marvellous recovery. Now by help of
a brace he might safely sit up brief
whlles-a week more he might even
venture to stand. to walk step or
two--after that, home by help Of q
motor ambulanee-in six months he
would be as sound as ever.
At the second sitting up Ellerdy
drove every one away after his chair
had been drawn to the open easement.
I'm tired of seeing you, and really
Tn more than three months old" he
had said with a twinkle. But solitude
quickly palled He began to reach
tentatively hither and yon. At last he
grasped the easement and drew him
self upright. Holding 1t, he gave q
childish crow Of triumph just as a flaw
Of wind caught the window and forced
1t from his grasp. He tottered visibly,
tried hard to balance himself, would
have fallen but that strong arms soft
and round encompassed him, held him
close to q softer breast for a breath's
space, while he trembled through and
through. Then as he sank down he
looked at the face Of his rescuer and
cried: you are more than my dream.
i shall never let you CO." and instantly
tainted.
Two hours later Avice and Mrs El.
iersiy faced madame asking: 'sTeil US
everything. We must know"
about my girl, you meanY' madame
flung back. swell, her mother, q
protege hoped to see a famous sing
er, died the unowned wife Of q dead
husband when Avice was born"
'But her father7" Mrs. Ellersly whis-
pered. Madame smiled grimly:
"Was Frank Ellersly, your husbands
icousin-your son Is his godson.-and
heir. He shot himself rather than
tnarry as he was hidden, on pain of
losing his fortune"
why did you not come forwardY'
Mrs. Ellersly asked.
Because had no proof" Madame
said icily.
But I havew Mrs. Ellersly cried.
Just a year back I found the mar
rfage certificate; but / did not dream
of a child"
"Now I suppose you feel you have
found a providential daughter" Ma
dame interrupted. II do believe she
saved your son by her singing; now
she will likewise save his fortune, 50
all is WELL"
The northwestern bulletin., 1923-11-10

o. c. Hall, prominent churchman
Of st. Paul. has been endorsed by
the Minnesota Conference Of the A.
M. e. Church for Secretary-Treas-
urer Of the Sunday School Union at
Nashville.
The northwestern bulletin., 1923-11-10

At meeting of the Philadelphia
Housing Association the problem of
home settlement for the influx of mi
grants was considered to be acute on
account Of slow building activities.
That there was an increase of crime
in the Quaker City. due to migration,
was denied.
The northwestern bulletin., 1923-11-10

Whether or not married women
shall be allowed to teach. to the ex-
clusion Of maidenly and spinister
eligible products Of the Normal unit.
h the heated question to occupy the
front OF the stage in Washington's
perennial school controversy.
The northwestern bulletin., 1923-11-10
Teeth Parted In Middle.

Little Jimmy (seeing his father With
two front teeth missing) funny
you look, papa, with your teeth parted
{ In the ddle.-Exchange.
The northwestern bulletin., 1923-11-10
Would Drive a Man 20 Drink.

what have you to say to the
charge that you drove an automobile
while under the influence Of liquorr'
swell, Judge, that car would drive
any man to drink."-Exchange.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-04-08
WOULD STOP DOG FIGHTS
Humane Societies Go After Pro
mOtera OF Canine QueIs

Humane Societies Go After Pro-
mOters OF Canine Duels
CHICAGO, April An intensive
campaign against the business of dog
fighting has been in progress for the
last two months by the humane assoc
Citations of this country, according to
a statement issued by officials of the
Illinois Humane society.
The movement was started by the
National Humane society and is being
taken up generally throughout the
country. according to our reports"
said George A. A. Scott. secretary OF
the Illinois society. 1.-THE campaign
had it's incentive in the repeated
challenges from one handler of fight
ing dogs to another published in a
magazine that circulates rather
freely among dog lovers 1t appeared
from published accounts of the pedi :
grees of these bull terriers that the
dog fighting business was flourish
| ing alL over the country, despite the
watchfulness of the humane societies,
assisted by the laws Of every state
and the police.
"One advertisement recently ap-
peared in magazine offering to pit
| a dog against another for $1,000 a
side The advertisements indicate
that these pit dog breeders exist in
all sections OF the country, but espe-
cially in Massachusetts and the CEN
trail and southern states.
reports reaching here indicate
| that a real interest is being taken in
! stamping out this evil and that the
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-04-08
N T " DICTATOR
ACCEPTS R I | N s
ORDER Of MOOSE
Dr.. H. A. EIkaurie Outlines
Moose Activities for
Year

Large attendance and plenty of
pep characterized the meeting We'd
nesday night of Birmingham Lodge
No. 447. Loyal Order of Moose, the
~ elected dictator DR.. II. A. Ell
kourie. In accepting the gavel and
its peculiar responsibilities for the
ensuing IL months DR.. Elkourie paid
glowing compliments to his predeces
sors in office.
In outlining policies for the pres
ent term, DR.. Elkourie elaborated
upon the necessity of personal effort
and collective endeavor. Workers,
not shirkers; producers, not ira
ducers, are what's wanted and needed
to build and rebuild any kind of
brotherly fraternity" he said. Ev
cry member get a member will be the
by-word of Moose. which is expected
to swell the membership of the local
lodge to among the strongest in the
south. Mention was made at the
meeting Wednesday night of the eff
forts of local Moose to stamp pout
the narcotic evil. A resolution on the
subject will be sent to Governor
Brandon.
letter received from Supreme Die
tator j. Willis Pierson of New Or
leans was read in which Mr.. Pierson
spoke In highest terms OF his recep-
ton in Birmingham last week when
no dCtcu DIS lHSldlIdllOH OIIlCeT LOT
the local lodge. Judge Pierson took
occasion to offer the suggestion that
Moose of Alabama and Louisiana
form Mems Legion as soon as prac-
ticable.
Votes of thanks were rendered to
Women of Mooseheart Legion for the
success Of the recent masquerade
ball, to the retiring officers and com
mittees for faithful services rem
dered to the Dixie Coffee eompopv
for free coffee. and to County Solicit
tor James Davis for his timely talk
a the last regular meeting.
Following the routine order of
business several candidates were
initiated in full ritualistic form The
mundson, and the special instructions
were given by District Supervisor N.
Waldo Kennedy.
Decision was made to hold a pub
lie memorial service in Moose Hall
Sunday, April Is, under direction of
a selected committee. composed of
and Louis Pizitz.
special James G. Davis class is
planned by the local lodge in the
event that James G. Davis is able to
be IN Birmingham in the near future
on his way to or from New Orleans.
where he goes to attend meeting Of
the supreme council to formulate
plans for the International convention
to be held at Mooseheart, near Chi
caEo. the week of June "a
Birmingham Lodge No. 447 is ex-
pecting one of the most prosperous
and interesting terms in the history
OF the lodge under direction of the
newly installed officers, headed nv
DR.. II. a. Elkourie. an ardent Moose
causes.