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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-29
" Dry Pledge
VI IL Presbyterians

newsn,aaoeiphia, May 2S.-Denial of
terian PEI reports that the Presby.
any ao, e;nureh in the L. S. A. took
semblv 10 at the recent general as
memho,aah Indianapolis to compel it's
pledpe !, 70 sign a total abstinence
M udssee was was made today by Lewis S.
alton. 'eo clerk OF the denomin-
sentat, view of widespread misrepre-
isued" tne following statement is
sued h., sad the announcement is
Shy Mr.. Nudge.
preshvvtoIg general assembly of the
IL ses s1erlan church in the U. S. A..
ac,on, o at Indianapolis. took no
said chn compelling the members of
bedge M 20 sign a total abstinence
states q. me resolution adopted
assemhl', Is the sense of this general
% s So ~ that our members should
Gaadator,.e resolution is in on way
10y. At IS entirely advisory"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-29
Auto Drops Is
Feet to Brook
Occupants Unhurt
to Kennebec Journal)

especial TO hennebec JOurnal)
Madison. Me-. May 2S-A Stude-
baker coupe, from Cleveland. Ohio,
with license No. 700-S65 and occu-
pied by a Mr.. and Mrs. Bartlett,
came to grief about 10 o'clock this
forenoon, about three miles out of
Madison, toward Norridgewock,
when, it is said. in turning out for a
truck going in the opposite direc-
ton. the coupe went over into the
ditch and landed in the brook, drop
Of about Is feet.
The occupants of the car had a
narrow escape from serious injuries.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bartlett have been
touring the State nearly month
and were enjoying their usual morn
ing spin when the accident occurred.
Nearby residents say that six acci-
dents have occurred in that same
place in the past eight years.
A crew Of men were put to work
at once to extricate the car from its
tight squeeze and several hours were
consumed before the car was gotten
out.
The Bartletts claim that the truck
did not even stop and they were un-
able to get the number.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-29
Identity of Would Be
Purchasers Not Dis
closed Will Ost
Million Bond as
arantee They
Mean B u S n e s s.
Score of Other Bids
Earlier in Day

Washington, M lay 28-A
definite but informal offer to
purchase the entire active por-
ton of the government mer-
chant fleet has been received
by the shipping board in the
form of a single bid. The pro-
posal was delivered to men,
bers of the board late today
by a representative of a group
of financial interests whose
identity was not disclosed. The
envoy of the bidders offered to
post a bond of $1,OOO,O00 as q
guarantee of sincerity the ag-
gregate amount suggested in
the proposal was said to be in
CONTINUED on Page 9, Col. s.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-29
Solitary Meditation
for Convict Brindell

Ossning, N. Y, May 2S.-Hapdcuffed
to another prisoner Robert p. Brindell.
former head of the New York Building
Trades Council. who is serving SEN
tence at Sing Sing for extortion. was
sent under guard to the Clinton prison
at Dennemora tonight. Brindell was
placed in solitary confinement yester-
day when he was discovered by Warden
Lawes in conversation with his family
outside prison walls.
No intimation was given by the Off
Gals of Brindelrs sudden transfer. az
Warden Lawes had announced that the
former labor leader would be placed
on trial before him Wednesday or
Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-29
General Forecast

The weather remained fair Mon
day in the north Atlantic states. The
temperature was higher Monday in
the New England states. There will
be little change in weather conditions
in the Washington forecast district
during the next two days. The
weather will remain generally fair in
the north Atlantic states. Little
change in temperature is probable
except that cooler weather will over
spread portions of New England
Tuesday night or Wednesday.
Winds north of Sandy Hook-Mod-
crate southwest and west and
weather fair Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-29
McAdoo Takes Rap
at Administration

Nashville. Tenn, May 2S.-1n a
talk to gathering of Democrats mere
today William G. McAdoo said tnat
the policy Of the present admins
tration in regard to the economic
nrohlems of the country was one of
:.wiggling and wobbling and foun-
dering about"
why, they even recommend a
nolicy of starvation on the price OF
sugar" he said. "They don't dare
reduce the tariff on sugar which pow
err the President has, but they tell
YOU the solution of that matter is 10
stop eating sugar.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-29
Portland Telephone
Workers Not to Have
Aid Proposed Strike

Portland, Maine, May 2S-While
Miss Beatrice Thorndike. financial
secretary Of the Portland branch OF
the New England Council Of Tele-
phone Workers, announced tonight
that the 30 members Of the branch
would vote this week in favor Of a
strike, Leon Weir, a leading member
OF the Maine division Of the Interna-
tional Brotherhood Of Telephone
Workers, stated that the 1000 mem
hers Of that order in the State were
not interested, and would take no
action.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-29
Turk Delegation
Head in Hurry to
End Lausanne Meet

Lausanne. May 2S-(By A. P.)-
Ismet Pasha. head of the Turkish
delegation, informed the Allies late
tonight that he desired to finish the
conference quickly and go home. He
asked the leaders to spend the next
problems not yet settled, so that ev-
erything might be disposed Of within
a week: the ensuing week could be
devoted to drafting the final text Of
the treaty.
lsmet declared his conviction that
the Near East Conference could be
completed within fortnight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-29
ParOled American
Goes Back to Bandits

Tsaochwang, May 20-(By A. Ply
j. B. Powell. American newspaper
publisher of Shanghai. one of the
prisoners held by bandits in the Pa
otzuku hills. who was paroled to
conduct negotiations with consular
authorities here for the release of
the IA captives. said today that the
conferences were proceeding salts
factorily. Powell. keeping his pa
role to the bandits chief. returned
to Paotzuku after the conference.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-29
Fire Threatens
Lives so in Boston

Boston, May 2S-The lives Of some
so persons. among them 40 children.
were threatened and ii families were
left homeless tonight as the result Of
q fire which swept the Mount Bow
dom tenement district Of Dorchester
today and destroyed four homes with
a known loss of $4,000. Many of the
children and some older persons who
were ill, had to be carried to the
streets
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-29
Consider Religious
Education in Schools

Portland, Me-, May ga public
hearing will be held within the next
three weeks by the school board to
consider the question of instituting a
system OF religious education for
school children. according to a decision
reached by the board today.
The hearing was requested by the
Portland Church Federation through
the Rev. Edward H. Brewster, who APP
Feared before the board.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-29
Brush Fires Menace
Lives in Ontario Town

Winnipeg. Man.. May 2S.-Resi-
dents of White River, Ont. were
preparing to flee for their lives to-
night as brush fires spread in a
semi circle around the town, accord
ing to a dispatch to the Free Press.
The flames, which origatend near
Depew, are sweeping forward north
east of White River, the dispatch
said, and only stretch of rising
ground intervenes between the walls
of fire and the town itself. A change
of wind is the sole hope of averting
destruction of the town, the message
said.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-29
Millerand Again
Voices Determination
France on ReparatiOns

Mulhouse. Alsace-Lorraine, May Is.
-(By A. P.)-President Millerand to-
day reaffirmed Frances unshakable, res
olution to obtain payment by Germany
or just reparations. He spoke at a BAN
quet in his honor saying: mo ute
rior design turks behind Frances acts.
She wants what is due her; she will
get 1t. She has seized pledges because
it was not paid; she will relinquish
these pledges when the debt 10 paid
not before.
ITO accuse country Of militarist
designs and plans of conquest in con-
nection with so simple and justifiable
proceeding is simply ridiculous. Have
no fear-France's determination will
prevail in peace as it prevailed in war;"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-29
$150,O00 Fire Loss,
WOburn Tannery

Woburn. Mass, May 2S-The Wo-
burn tannery Of the Boston Leather
Company was damaged by fire to-
night to the extent Of $150.000. The
roof and upper floor of the three
story brick building were destroyed
and about 10000 sides of leather
burned. The fire broke out in the
lacking loft about two hours after
the workers had left for the day.
Its origin is not known.
The building was constructed dur
ing the war at a cost of $350,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-29
Quarter Million Fire
Loss. Rockville. CT.

Rockville, Conn, May 2S-Losses
estimated at $250.O00 were caused
here late today when fire wiped out
the Monitor block, comprising one of
the chief business centers of the city
and spread to a neighboring lumber
yard, completely destroying it. Seven
large stores were entirely destroyed
with their stocks while two others
were badly burned and damaged by
water.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-29
THE WEATHER
FAI r

North New England - Generally
fair Tuesday and Wednesday,; some
what cooler Wednesday.
South New England-Fair Tuesday
and Wednesday,: cooler in eastern
Massachusetts Wednesday.
East New York-Fair Tuesday and
Wednesday; not much change in
temperatu
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-29
Schoolboy Killed
bv Pitched Ball

Salem. Mass, May 2S.-Walter HI
lcnski, a grammar school pupil: was
struck above the heart with a pltcheo
ball during an elementary scnool oase-
ball game here today and dled lev
minutes later. He was 10 YEAS o'"'
and one of a family of II children.
Hilenslki was at bat for Hills Gram
mar school in the fourth inning OF
game with St, James school. when
wild pitch caught him in the chest. ne
collapsed and was dead when taken "
the hospital.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-29
Seek Referendum
on Mass. Gasoline Bill

Boston. May 2S.-Representatives
of motorists organizations today filed
preliminary papers for referendum
at the state election in November,
1924. on the bill recently passed pro-
viding for a tax of two cents gall
lon on gasoline used for motor We
hlcleS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-29
1000 Homeless in
Oklahoma City Floods

Oklahoma City. Okla, May 2S-
Oklahoma City is in the grip of one
of the worst floods in its history to-
night More than 1000 persons are
homeless.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-29
Boston Forecast

Forecast for Boston and vicinity
Fair Tuesday and Wednesday;
cooler Wednesday,: moderate south
west shifting to north and northeast
winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-29

RADIO PROGRAMS
Detailed programs from principal
fadiophone broadcasting stations
may be found Ia this issue.
New Britain herald., 1923-06-12
FEMININE EYS DAZzLED BY
 SEWING DISPLAY AT H. s.
Dnasses and GaWns Made by students Under Direction 0f sIEs, knapp
 Form Attractive Exhibit,

An interesting exhibition af sewing by High school gllls Was held in She sewing room af the Vocational High school, lhis city, yesterday afternoon,
 In all, there were 2,00l garments made by the young women of the yaF- icIs classes during the past school year The garments run an the Way from graduation dresses down 10 plain house dresses and include sport costumes, hall gowns and ether aFr lleles Of clothing
 The work during the nast year has been in charge of Mrs, Idella k, Knapp, who has instructed edg girls in the art of sewing and making their own clothing, The work is attractive and shows careful study, as well as
 r' "a"'Fmanship on the part Of the students,
 .... ,,s,,ses are composed nt girls nl tla three classes in tho High school, ihe work during lhe first year being much simpler than that done in the last year when the girls made Heir own graduation froeks and any ether dresses they desired. The in. airnetress gives directions for the work and th" girls go ahead with iho work, only asking questions when
New Britain herald., 1923-06-12
LODGE CELEBRATION
nf Bethlehem Gather ta ohssr.e ssrd Anniversary of Pepu- far New Britain Branch,

Star of Good Mill, No, 2, s, of h, celebrated its ssrd anniversary last evening in Jr. Q, r, A, M, hall, The address of welcome was made by Mrs l.. Hubert to large gathering or visiting members and friends
 An excellent program Of entertain mant was carried out, District henr uty Peter Nolan of sauthineton made interesting remarks and Miss sher= man and Miss Nelson favored with an exhibition dance followed by q vocal solo by Otto MatholE, Adeiine Carl son, Miss Patterson and Miss sher- man danced and Mir. Matholz again favored with q solo.
 Games were played, first prize being awarded to Miss Nolan Of Plainville
New Britain herald., 1923-06-12
FRESH AIR CAMPERS
 IN NEED OF FUNDS
seontlnued from First Pagel

the city was opened to take care of more children, The result was that some 500 local children got at least two weeks apiece in the country, something which would have been impossible otherwise to children Of little means,
 a00 "Chiid Weeks"
 This year there Will he about the same number taken care of, it is ilgr uFed put in over 601 "ehild weeks" but the candidates for q vacation Will be more carefully weeded out than heretofore, There is, Of course, constantly inereasins list of appll- eants, Already there are more aRpllz cations than the accommodations warrant taking, Consequently me committee in charge of examinations Tor entry will take ehidlfen only m lhe order Of their physical need of vacation These who have the weak sst hailes, the frames most under nourished, or are the most susceptible tn tuberculosis, will be taken iisl, those little stronger physically, secs 0nd. and so forth, No ehidren who actually have a disease will he aeeepl' ol. The Fresh Air Farm is place to build m little bodies against possible infection. not place to effect cures
 II will cost something more 10 feed these youngsters this year than here lafore because they Will receive q carefully planned diet of the most wholesome character, Consequently the committee has seen tit 10 ask the public for the sum of S4.5no, about the amount raised last year. This newspaper will acknowledge contri- buttons made through its columns and keep the public In daily touch with tho progress Of the campaign You arc urged to givc what you think you can for the support of the children while on their vacation. Be the amount great or small if will be thor ouehy appreciated, a fact which you may determine for yourself by paying n visit 10 the farm after it's opening next week.
 'JIerald" Will Receive Funds.
 If you plan to take q part in the most noteworthy philanthropy in the city Of New Britain, if you would help To Dnlln up Ultle Dous "iliNh ]" sorely in mood of the rebuilding, II you would bring to yourself the satis- faction of good deed well done you will mail to the Fresh Air Editor, care of the Herald" check for what you feel you can give. Your contri- button will be acknowledged with thanks, in fact it is already acknowl- edged, as far as we are concerned, as the public has never failed to wiling ly make a success of the camp. II will open soon. will you contribute at cree?
 We shall start this evening with d small nucleus that has already been re ceived by the treasurer. There will be more money forthcoming from different organizations which give
New Britain herald., 1923-06-12
Rutgers College Gives
 Degrees 10 l64 Today

New Brunswick, June is.-ren honorary degrees and lst graduate and undergraduate degrees were eonE ferred today at the i5Tth commence meat of Rutgers college. Among these receiving honorary degrees were An drew ". Mellon secretary of the treasury; Governor George :, sllser Of New Jersey, Edward Box, author and former magazine edit0Ti Gerard swape president of the General Flee. irie Co,
New Britain herald., 1923-06-12
MorNr moLNokE nEGREEs.

south IIadlfY Mass, June ls,-- Honorary degrees were conferred at the seth commencement nf Mount Holyake college today upon Miss Henrietta r, Hooker Of South ii8.dr legI Miss Tetsu Yasu Of Tokio' Mrs, Marion q, Atwell Of New York and Miss Lucy II, TappleN president Of the spellmah seminary, Georgia,
New Britain herald., 1923-06-12

the0e is some problem lhal they can not work out for themselves,
 Many people viewed the work yes- terday during the time allotted for me exhibition and much praise Was EaNeh hoih the teacher and the pupils Tor the excellent work turned out
New Britain herald., 1923-06-12
POSTPONE nRy CONFERENCE,

Washington, June is,-pasiRaher ment of the proposed conference of state governors on prohibition enr fnreement until after President Hard ing returned from his western trip was announced today at the White House,
New Britain herald., 1923-06-12
GIVEN USE or .pRfa FUNDS

nes MOiRes, Ia, June ls,-The re- sources, money, time and personnel or the Iowa anti-salo0n league have been placed at the disposal Of supt, Anr dersaR or the New York league 'la helR enforce the constitution Of the United states in New h0Fk,"
New Britain herald., 1923-06-12

lations carrying out the recent su- prome court decision barring beVcr- age liquor from the territorial waters of the United States are 10 be strictly enforced.
 Issuance of the instructions last night followed suggestions to the treasury by the French government, through it's embassy, that inasmuch as the liner France, in New York harbor had left her home port prior to June 10, the effective date Of the regulations they should not apply to prevent issuance of wine rations to the crew.
 Some presentation was said to have been made that an understand ing had been reached permitting this and the instructions were issued, 1t was said, to avoid any further mis- understanding with foreign govern ments.
New Britain herald., 1923-06-12
Make.Up of Harvard Crew
 Is Shifted by Injuries

Red Top. June is'-The frst change in the seating of the Harvard crews since their arrival at quarters on the Thames river came today when Hahson was moved to the plaes of Charles ]. Hubbard who left the boat because Of q cut on the wrist Cummings Of the combination crew went to Hohsan's seat, Coach Mnl- Ter said he expected Hubbard to be back in the boat in a day or two, Coach Muller took the varsity boat for an eight-mile paddle this morn ing,
New Britain herald., 1923-06-12
MAJOR PETTY PROMOTED,

Hartford, June ls,-MaioF nrville A, Petty chaplain eorns, is promoted to lieut., colonel of infantry from June in orders from the office of the adiutant general today, He is assign ed to duty with the i6eth infantry
New Britain herald., 1923-06-12

would not contest the aiNoEes pros eesdlngs instituted by MFss H0Fasos here yesterday,
New Britain herald., 1923-06-12

every year. it is thought. But the burden of the. maintenance is one that Is carried, in greater part. by tho public, and if is from this source thai chout s3.000 must come.
 Todays acknowledgements total s721. of which s7o6 is from members of the Woman's club of this city and Sl5 from the Young Woman'a Auxil- iary of the South church.
New Britain herald., 1923-06-12
MONT CoNTEsT pINORCE

St. Louis, June i2-Rogers Hornshy champion hitter Of the National lea- gue last season, today asserted he
New Britain herald., 1923-06-12
LIQUOR LAW POSITIVE
Government Will Make Absolutely No Reservations in Favor of For eign Ships in U. S. Ports.

Washington, June 12.-Customs officers today had definite instruc- tions from the treasury that the regu-
New Britain herald., 1923-06-12

ana second going to Harry Chapman Refreshments geFe served and dsner ing followed,
New Britain herald., 1923-06-12

Prince Superflne Macaroni ari Spaghetti, F ID pkg &c., tomorrow only. Cooked Food Shop. .--aiVt'
New Britain herald., 1923-06-12

pneokneld Butter. 4ae h.. tomorrow only. Cooked Food shop.-adNi.
New Britain herald., 1923-06-12

--- Rrcokficld Butter. Acc h.. tomorrow only. Cooked Food Shop.--adNt.
New Britain herald., 1923-06-12

A new lot of genuine Leather Hand Bags with large size mirror, in black, Special sles ai'f for "'1N Wednesday Sl.46
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-03-08
CENT-A-GALLON TAX
ON GASOLINE BILL
GOES TO GOVERNOR
Senate Passes Motor We
h;cle License
Measure.
Austin. Tex. March s.-Thc t,

Austin. Tex. March S.-Thc Texas
Legislature today completed enact
ment OF a bill placing a tax of one
cent a gallon on all gasoline sold by
wholesalers. and sent the measure to
the governor for approval.
The Sackett motor vehicle license
bill was finally passed in the Senate
today by vote of II 10 10. Several
corrective amcdmentS were adopted
without discussion. The bill now goes
back TO the House for concurrence in
Senate amendments. 1t increases mo-
tor license fees approximately 100 per
cent from the present scale.
President Harding was called upon
to again use your good offices" i'm
taking steps looking toward settlement
of the strike Of railroad shopmcn. in a
resolution introduced today in the
House by Representative LcStourgcon
of San Antonio. 1t was referred TO
committee.
Meanwhile it was stated by House
leaders that no attempt would be made
to pass pending bill TO approve con-
yolidation of the lnternational-Great
Northern Railway with the st. Louis
San Francisco Railway system until
the International Great Northern
agreed to take back into employment
Its shoDmen who went on strike last
July.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-03-08
| GLASS OF SALTS
CLEARS. PIMPLY SKIN
kys Indigestion Results
From an Excess of Hydro
chloric Acid.

Indicested food delayed in the stom-
h decays. or rather ferments. the
me as food left in the open air. says
noted authority. He also tells us
nj Indigestion is caused by Hyper.
idity meaning there is an excess oi
Idrochloric acid in the stomach
|b ich prevents complete digestion and
|,rts food fermentation. Thus every
inc caten sours in the stomach much
g garbage sours in n can. forming
rid fluids and gases which initiate
y stomach like toy balloon. Then
= feel a heavy, lumpy misery in the
est: We belch up gas: we eruetate
ur food or have heartburn, fiatn-
ice. water-brash or nausea.
He tells us to lay aside all digestive
&c and instead get from any phar,
|ncv four ounces of Jad Salts and
Ike tablespoonful in glass OF
|htcr before breakfast and drink II
bile it is cffervescing. and further
pre-. to continue this for a week.
fhilc relief often follows the first
sc. it is important TO help neutral
the acidity. remove the gas-mak-
e mass. start the liver. stimulate
kidneys and thus promote a free
bw of pure digestive juices.
Jad Salts is inexpensive. and Is
|ade from the acid Of grapes and
mon juice. combined with lithia and
Idium phosphate. This harmless
/ Its is used for many stomach dis
/ dcrs with excellent results.