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The Washington times., 1923-07-18
GAMMA ARRIVES
At n. Y.FROM
FRANCE
Singer, Met by Millionaire Illus.
band, EVades IntervieweFs.
In SeoIusion on Trip.

NEW YORK, July 1S.-Ganna
Walska, is back, arriving today on
the Olympic from Cherbourg,'
France.
Will Madam sing? Yes.
when?-Madame shrugs her
shoulders.
Newspaper men who went down
the bay to meet the liner and ask
Madame Waleka about. her cur
tailed concert tour abroad found
the business of an interview turned
into a game of hide and seek.
In fact 1t was not until the liner
locked and the famous Polish
beauty walked down the gang
plank to be greeted by her husband,
Harold j. Mccormick. multi.million-
aire, head OF the international
Harvester Company, that the game
ended. And then the diva positive.
ly refused to be interviewed.
WAlska was dressed simply in
black and wore small black hat,
perhaps in respect for the death
Of McCormick's mother.
Pearls Her. Only Jewels.
Her only jewels were a rope of
earls about her throat.
Officers and passengers stated
that she remained much in seclu-
sion during the voyage, occupying,
palatial suite on deck G, with
separate quarters for her maids
A piano on Deck e, was placed
at her disposal and the diva sang
occasionally but not for those on
board.
Reporters who swarmed outside
her suite as the ship came up the
bay found all doors locked and
closely guarded Nothing would
persuade Madame to make an ap-
pearance.
Evadcs All Tnterviewers.
Even a vaudeville act" in which
scribes exchanged words in loud
voice--words Of praise for her
voice, and such lines as MADAME
is always 50 pleased 20 give the
lewspapermen just q little inter
view" to use stage expression,
Hoped
AS the liner was warned into her
pier the singer evaded the crowd
about her door by rear exit and
secluded herself on deck. When
the gangplank was lowered she
mingled with the crowd, unat-
tended, and was, not recognized
until she met her husband.
Mr.. and Mrs Mccormick were
driven to her town house on East
Ninety-fourth street, where it vase
understood she would remain but
short while before going to
Chicago.
The Washington times., 1923-07-18
BOMB BEARING LADDERS
NAME ExCITES POLICE

NEW YORK. July 1s.-Bearine
Harry LADDERS name, marked from
Glasgow, Italy" and posted in
Manhattan, a small package caused
excitement in the main post office
on Eighth avenue yesterday.
One clerk insisted he heard
something ticking inside.
The bundle was addressed to
William p. O'Brien, Inspector
Generals Office, Police Depart
ment, New York" Members of
the bomb squad were called. They
opened the package carefully. In
side were two papers of tobacco.
No ticking apparatus was found.
The Washington times., 1923-07-18
OF GARIBALDI,
ITALIAN HERO. DEAD

CAGLIARI. Italy, July 1s.-Fran-
cesca Garibaldi. widow of Italy's
great hero, is dead at the age of
seVenty-fiVe. Her death was quite
unexpected, as she was in appar.
emily good health only a few weeks
ago, when Premier Mussolini visit
ed her home on Caprera Island
where Garibaldo is buried.
Francesca was a Piedmontese and
went to Caprera in 1857 as a nurse
to Garibaldi's grandchildren. He
married her after the annulmeat of
his union with the Warehouses
Ralmondi.
The Washington times., 1923-07-18
R D " DEVELOPS
OVER BIBLE
COURSE
Mrs. n. Moffett Bradley,
Founder of Study, Resists
Efforts for Resignation.

One Of the most serious re-
ligious controversies in recent
years is imminent, according to
local religious leaders, as a result
of the demand made last night
by the Washington Federation of
Churches for the resignation of
Mrs. H. Moffett Bradley as super
visor of the daily vacation Bible
course in seventy of the city's
leading churches, which she estab-
lished by her own initiative and
in which she is said to have spent
her own funds.
Scent Persecution.
There is an exceedingly bitter
feeling manifest today and friends
Of Mrs. Bradley are outspoken in
their belief that she is being perse.
cuted by the federation and that
this powerful organization is max
ing every effort to rob her of the
fruits of her labor.
Mrs. Bradley inaugurated the
Bible course in the churches three
years ago and has built it up to
a point where it is said 10000
children are receiving it's benefit.
During this time, Mrs. Bradley
states, She has not received a cent
for her labors and has, on the con-
trary, spent several hundred dollars
Of her own money to perfect the
course.
The demand for Mrs. Bradley's
resignation and a request that she
turn over to the federation all of
her records regarding the course
was made by the executive secre-
tary of the federation, DIR. w. c.
Darby. Mrs. Bradley was told that
unless she announced that the pro-
gram in the Sylvan Theater Wed
nesday night was under the aus
pices of the Washington Federation
of Churches" the program would
be called off.
Will Hold Program.
Mrs. Bradley declares that she will
attempt to hold the program, regard
less Of interference by the federation.
She has been informd that DR..
Darby has sent letters to instructors
in the various churches stating that
she has resigned as supervisor of
the course. This Mrs. Bradley
denies.
Mrs. Bradley was formerly secrc-
tary to DR.. Darby, resigning in
March of this year to carry on her
work. Since that time, it is said,
the federation has instituted efforts
to secure control of the course. 1t
Is stated that the federation plans
to take the course over and put a
salaried male supervisor in charge.
Every step she has made to ad-
vance the course has been fought by
the federation, Mrs Bradley says.
The Washington times., 1923-07-18
FARMER KILLED WHEN
Pillow HITS APPENDIX

OCONTO, Wis, July 1s.-Alfred
Nelson, forty, prosperous farmer,
of this community, was almost in
stantly killed when his appendix
burst after a pillow handle struck
him in the side.
Physicians who examined him
said he had been suffering from
chronic appendicitis for many years,
although he was unaware Of his all
ment
The Washington times., 1923-07-18
HARDING Is OPPOSED
TO SPECIAL SESSION

SEWARD, Alaska, July 1a>-The
proposal of United States Senator
Smith W. Brookhart of Iowa to
demand a special session of Con-
gress to deal with farm legislation
will not meet with Administrator
approval, it was learned here today
1t was understood that so far
as President Harding is concerned,
he does not look with favor upon
any plan to call Congress into SEES
sion prior to the regular session.
The Washington times., 1923-07-18
MISS CORINE MUER,

MISS CORINE MUER,
During the day she is hard at
work as an agent for one of the
we'd known medium priced auto
mobile concerns of New York
city, where she may be seen driv-
ing . hard bargain on a car or
accessories.
But during the evening, she
blossoms forth rs a prima donna
in a White Way Bright spot"
where she has drawn thousands
to hear her singing. which has
been proclaimed above the Ordin.
airy. She intends to make a sue
cess i'm both fields. Versatile
well. a little bit. don't you know.
The Washington times., 1923-07-18
NEW GIRL
FIGURES
IN CASE

IContinued from First Page)
witnesses and evidence to present
to the grand jury.
Another rumor in circulation was
that a petition would be forwarded
to Governor Richie if the judges
here do not announce the calling of
a special session within twenty-four
hours.
To Examine Prints
Decision to make further and a
more minute examination of the
blood-stained fingerprints found on
the bed was reached today after
States Attorney Anders learned
that the undertakers who handled
Mrs. Kepner's body were unusually
careful in not touching any part
of the front or rear heads of the
bed while there was blood on their
hands.
1--WE may find fingerp-ints on
the bed posts, where the stains can
now be plainly SEEM" Attorney
Anders said. IF we do, and are
able to reproduce the finger prints,
we intend to compare them with
those OF prominent Frederick man
who has been mentioned closely in
connection with the case'
Physicians have informed Mr..
Anders that, had Mrs. kcpner taken
her own life, she would have died
instantly and would have had no
opportunity nor time to grasp hold
Of the led posts with her bloody
hands.
another important bit Of evidence
is that on the back Of Mrs. Kep-
ners right hand was touad blood.
States Attorney Anders believes
that this blood was probably
smeared on when the murderer
handled the body.
about o'clock last night. He
went directly to his office on the
second floor Of the Five and Ten
Cent building, spending practically
the entire evening there.
Kepner Shows Worry.
This correspondent visited Mr..
Kepner's office about 8 o'clock last
night. AS he entered q hallway,
up the steps, he almost stepped
over a man seated alone on the
dark stairway. It was Mr.. KEEP
ner.
The forty-seven-year-old husband
of Mrs. Kepner showed plainly that
the worry and loss Of sleep over
the death Of his w9fe was telling on
him.
Mr.. Kepner's hands shook ner-
vously. and he was continually WHIP
ing the perspiration from his fore
head.
A few minutes later. Mr.. Kepner
left his office for a walk. Curious
eyes peering at him followed him at
every footstep and for this reason
he cut short his stroll and returned
to his office.
Denial was made today by Miss
Ricketts, that she contemplated a
suit for breach of promise against
Kepner.
81 have no intention Of suing him,
because he made no promises to
me-" Miss Ricketts, declared. eff
there was any promise. I made
it myself"
A report that Mr.. Kepner wrote
poetry about her was also denied
by Miss Ricketts,.
Il don't remember that he ever
sent me any poetry. but he did send
me some mushy letters"
The Washington times., 1923-07-18
Note in France Friday.

by AHIcEhatIVHaA 1N0"D SeEVEC0'
PARIS, July 18.-France was in.
formally notified today that the
British reparations note will be re.
ceived Friday. This note will out
line Great Britain's Preparations
views and will seek to have the
allied powers reply to the latest
German reparations offer with a
joint communication.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-14
.F,RPO KNOCKS OUT
WEINERT IN SECOND
AT PHILADELPHIA

Philadelphia, Aug. 13-Luis Angel
firpo, South American heavyweight.
knocked out Charley Weinert of
Newark. y. j., in the second round of
an eight round no-decision match
tonight in National League Ball
Park.
Round One-Wcinert brought blood
to FIrpo's nose with straight lefts
and the South American gave way,
cllnching as they fell into the ropes.
AS they broke away Firpo launched
two heavy right swings to the body
and followed with a right to head
and one to body. They were both
winded when the bell sounded.
Round Two-The Argentine heavy
weight rushed wildly toward his op-
ponent and they clinched. Weinert
landed a light left to the face and
swung a right uppercut which
glanced off Firpo's chin. A right up-
percut connected with Weinert's chin
and he fell to the canvas, arising at
the count of nine. Firpo rushed
again. swung his right and landed
flush to the jaw, Weinert falling
heavily to be counted out.
Danny Kramer, the left handed
Junior lightweight OF San Francisco,
was outpointed in the eight round
semi final by Alex Hart Of Cleveland,
IN the opinion of the writers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-14
BURNHAM.

Mrs. Evelyn G. McNally Of Clinton,
VINO has been passing several days
with her son, Arthur McNally and
family. has gone to Skowhegan for
visit with her uncle, ]. S. Williams
of Mt. Pleasant avenue.
Burt Turgeon. son of Mr.. and Mrs.
George Turgeon, has enlisted in the
navy and left Bangor Wednesday for
Newport r. I. His father and sister.
Miss Annette Turgeon, went We'd
nesday to Bangor to visit him before
his departure.
Arthur IT. McNally has purchased
Of Sidney Davis of Port CLYDE. a high
power fishing boat, the Marian and
Helen and plans to engage in the
lobster business at that place this
winter.
W. S. Redman and family visited
in Newport Friday at the home Of
his mother. Mrs. Scott Redman.
Work at the chair factory was sus-
pended all day Friday in observance
of the National day of mourning.
Mr.. and Mrs. Owen Gould anad two
children. Andrew and Agnes, who
have been passing two weeks visiting
relatives here and in Pittsfeld, left
Friday on their return trip by auto
TO their home in New York City, and
were accompanied by her mother,
Mrs. Maude Miles.
Miss Ruth f. Mudgett went Thurs
day evening to Clinton to attend the
lawn social and entertainment given
by the Baptist church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-14
American Yachts
Eliminated in
Races Off COwes

Cowes. Isle of Wight, Aug. 10
(By A. P.)-Great Britain is going to
have nothing to worry about when
the last two heats in the British
American cup race for six meter
yachts are sailed at Ryde this week,
for the British yachts annexed the
prize today by defeating the Ameri-
can boats. "a points to - in the
fourth heat. Today's scores added
to those of the previous heats gave
the British total of sc points, to
4S for the Americans. and it would
be impossible for the yachts from
overseas to obtain enough points in
the final races to put them in the
lead.
Cola III owned by F. J. Stephens,
won today's heat while another
British owned yacht. the Reg, fin
ished second The American yacht.
Lea, was third. Great Britain took
fourth and fifth places with the Ca
pelle and SuZette, respectively.
Great Britain now has won the
cup twice, while America has cap
tured it once. The British boats
this year have been able to make
the most out of the frequently I'M
favorable conditions, with the result
that they had first and second place
in all four heats. The races will be
held in America next year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-14
BIG L|vERM0RE FALLS CROWD
SEES MILL|ONA|RES CRASH Way
win over LOCAL team, 7 TO 6

Livermore Falls, Aug. 13-Augusta
Millionaires invaded Livermore Falls
today and scalped the Papermakers
to the tune Of to 6. The game was
a combination Of stupid base running,
fine fielding and terrific hitting. Liv-
ermore tried out new pitcher. a
youngster by the name of Bragg from
Fairfield and with the exception of
one inning he pitched very Sood ball.
Fuller played a wonderful game for
the losers, accepting IL chances with
out an error. Manager Talbot played
first in place of MCGOWAN, who is out
with bad ankle and put up splen-
did game. Maschadri and Lampher
led the attack for Livermore with
three hits each.
The game was all the Millionaires
up to the sixth inning, at which time
Livermore scored twice on two hits
and two errors. In the seventh they
forced a hit with four runs on six
hits. including two two baggers. This
lead was short lived however as Au-
gusta came back with a vengeance.
After Higgins had flied out to Mas
chadri and Delaney had been thrown
out at second, trying to stretch a
single into a two base hit. Singles
by Beaudoin, and Flynn and Durgin's
three base hits followed by Kilpat-
ricks single netted the visitors three
runs. This proved enough to win the
game as Brennan frightened up and
Livermore was unable to score there
after. The fielding sensation was a
one-handcd catch by Durgin in the
seventh robbing Baker of two base
hit. Brennan pitched fine game for
Augusta with the exception of one
inning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-14
White SOX and
Senators Divide

Washington. Aug. 13-Washington
and Chicago divided a double header
today, the Nationals winning the
opener, to 4. while Chicago took
the second game to 2.
Rice's heavy hitting gave Wash
ington the edge in the first game.
Sheely's home run in the eighth in
ming of the second contest with
Mostil on base settled the issue.
Washington falling one run short in
a ninth inning rally. Scores:
FIRST GAME
Chicago -. 2 0 0 0 / 0 0 o-4-7-0
Washington 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 1-5-7-1
Blankenship and Schalk; Zachary
and Ruel.
SECOND GAME
Chicago 80 0 0 l 0 00 2 0-3-7-0
Washington 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2-2-7-2
Leverette and Graham; Johnson,
Marberry and Ruel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-14
KAY JAY
SPORT
CHAT

On Friday and Saturday, Augusta
fans will see two more good games
when the Bar Harbor outfit will
again visit this city. The series now
stands to 2 in favor of the Mil
lionaires and all of the games have
been fast and close. Manager Houser
last night booked the Penobscot
Chemical Fibre team of Old Sown to
play in Augusta, Wednesday, Aug.
The Millionaires will go to Rich
mond today where they will play
against a team of all stars picked
from all over the state. The game
will be part of the days program
in connection with the centennial
observance of the town.
The Augusta team will be with
out the services of Fat Hill who is
suffering from an abscess in his
throat. Brown will probably do
fans are planning to attend the
game which promises to be a close
one.
Tomorrow for the half holiday,
Manager Houser has booked the
Nebraska Indians and this clash
with the clever redskin ball tossers
promises to be a classy one as
every member of the team is a real
ball PLAYER. This is the first home
game since the big tourney of last
week and a big crowd is due at
Williams field to welcome home the
Houser men after weeks alb
Sence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-14
w. A. BiceloW

The many friends of William A.
Bgelow were grieved to learn of his
death which occurred at his home in
st. Adams, Tuesday. the result of an
accident which happened few days
previous. causing fracture of the
spine. A good doctor, a trained
nurse and kind friends did every
thing possible to relieve his condi-
ton but to no avail. His faith in
God never wavercd and as he neared
the end the promise of Him who
said, 10, l am with you always"
strengthened him as he passed
through the valley of the Shadow.
Mr.. Bigelow was truly a Christian
gentleman, striving to eXemplify the
teachings of Christ. who had for
many years been his strength and
refuge. A good man has gone from
us but the memory of a cody life
will live on to help and bless those
left behind.
William Amos Bigelow was born in
st. Adams, May 10. 1856, the son of
Amos and Sarah (Goodwin) Bigelow.
He lived here most of his life and
will be greatly missed by his many
friends. Beside his wife Mary A.
Bigelow, he leaves an adopted
daughter, Mrs. Edna Knowles, and
granddaughter, Phyllis, also several
half brothers. The funeral was held
at the Friends church, Saturday,
Aug. II, Rev A. G. Heline officia ting.
Two of his favorite hymns, "Beauti-
full Isle of Somewhere" and 1.-THE
Touch of His Hand on Nine" were
sung by Mrs. Annie Young and Mrs.
Lizzie Cole. The many beautiful
floral offerings were a silent tribute
of esteem from his many friends.
The interment was in the village
cemetery. Among the relatives pres
ent from out of town were Mr.. and
Mrs. G. L. Parker and son, Carroll, Of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-14
Veterans Come
Through in Tennis
Play at Newport. X. /.

Casino Courts. Newport, r. l.. Aug.
l3.-SeaGoned players and favorites
with one exception swept through their
opposition in the early rounds of the
seventh renewal of the mems invitation
tennis tournament which opened on the
Casino courts here today. The ex-
ception vas S. Howard Voshell. Brook
lyn player ranked 10th in the United
States last year, who was beaten by
Philip Van Deventcr CT Plainfield, n.
j. in long drawn out struggle, 10-S.
As, Sc. r. Norris Williams romped
through his match with G. P. Gardiner
of Boston. winning 6-3. GA. Robert
and Howard kinsey. Pacific coast stars:
LucIon Williams, former intercollegi-
ate cha mpion; Walter Wesbrook of De-
troit. Harvey Snodgrass and Manuel
Alonzo, all entered the third round by
carly round victories.
OF the three English college players
entered only one. c. P. Kingsley, re-
NAMED in the tournament at the end of
the days play. Amos Wilder and ]. N.
Lowry both being eliminated in the
second round. B. /. c. Norton, the
blonde South African player, easily dis
posed of w. w. Ingraham of Harvar I'd,
Ga. Go. and entered the third round.
Wallace j. Bates and Phil Neer, CAL
lfornia college netmen, both won their
second round matches.
The defeat of Voshell came as a sur
rrise. The New Rochelle players over
head SmasheS We're conspicuous by
their absence. Nandeventer, his con-
queror, was tired, however, by the pace
set in the match with Voshell and fell
a comparatively easy victim to Arnold
W. Jones. CA, CA.
The match between Lucien Williams
and Davies developed early in a deep
driving duel. After Davies had cap
tured the first set 6-3 he became err
ratio ard lost the second set 6-1 on err
rors. Williams consistent deep fore
hand drives which landed within inch
es of the base line eventually won him
the third set and match.
On the opening set of the match be-
tween Howard Kinsley and Jose Alon-
so. the Spaniard rushed through the
opening games and captured the first
set Ga After that, however, Kinsley
hit his stride and allowed the Spaniard
but three of the following Is games.
Manuel Alfonso and Nathaniel w.
Niles. Boston veteran, met little oppo-
sition and both entered the fourth
round. Watson Washburn and Vincent
Richards drew byes in the first round
and are scheduled to play their second
round matches tomorrow. Carl Fischer
of Philadelphia, intercollegiate cham
pion. was forced to default on account
of heavy cold which he contracted al
Southampton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-14
y. S. Women Tennis
Players Win Over
British at Forest Hills

Forest Hills, n. Y, Aug. 10 (By
A. P.)-American women tennis
players scored one of the most de-
cisive victories in the history of in
ternatlonal tennis today, when they
won the remaining four matches
In their contest with ranking wom-
en- players of England for the tro-
ply donated by Mrs. Hazel Hotch-
kiss Wightman. of Boston. Their
performance today made the score
America Z. England o. Americas
victory was all the more sensa-
tional in that many leading experts
had predicted that the British
players would win easily.
The American team had won all
of the three matches played for
the cup on Saturday with the loss
or but one set and needed but one
OF the four matches played today
to win the trophy. Miss Eleanor
Goss. a tall youngster whose game
has been one Of the sensations Of
eastern tournaments this season,
won the decisive match for America
against Mrs. Geraldine Beamish,
long a high ranking player in Eng
land. Miss Goss won CO, 0-6. rs.
Miss Helen Wills. the Berkeley.
Calf, girl who won the opening
match Saturday from Kathleen Nc
Kane, triumphed again today
against Mrs. r. c. Clayton, the
British hard court champion, in
straight sets. 60. 6-3
Mrs. Molla B. Mallory, the
American national champion. won
from Miss Kathleen McKane. 60,
6-3 The English champion was
far off form. At times brilliant,
she displayed a wonderful. variety
of strokes. But for the most part
she was weak. f1ubbing the easiest
sort of shots after advancing to the
net and misjudging a majority Of
her smashes from the baselines.
Paired with Miss Wills, Mrs.
Mallory defeated Mrs. Clayton and
Mrs. Beamish in the doubles, 6-3.
90. The British pair started many
rallies. but were almost invariab bly,
beaten on points by the spectacu-
lar work of Miss Wills. The Cali
fornia girl won a majority of the
points in the match. Her volleying
was superb and her service best Of
the four.