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The Arvada enterprise., 1923-03-29
LIKE SCENE OF DARK AGES
Strange Story Of Even Stranger Psy.
ehology That Places oaudy Adorn.
ment Above Comfort, and le-
nores Nieeties Of Life.
Would you think that such
conditions as this could exist In
the nations capital and within
two blocks Of the White house7

Washington.-Just two blocks west
Il the White House on Pennsylvania
avenue. a Gypsy family squats in alb.
iect poverty, filth and squalor around
The form Of dying babe while hun.
dreds Of dollars In solid gold tinklea
nd sparkles from the necklaced
threats Of Its turbaned women. 1t Ia
. scene from the dark ages, set down
b the heart Of civilization with star.
ting reality.
Perhaps this strange story Of an
even stranger psychology. that places
uudy sdornment above personal com.
fort and Ignores the niceties Of life,
would never have been told had not q
physician been summoned In a des.
perata effort to save the tiny baby'a
sobiny life. What he saw shocked
him tlmost beyond expression.
Following ragged tot of boy to
lSl9 Pennsylvania avenue northwest,
% climbed two flights Of stairs past
neaps Of filthy rags, by doorways that
e1nsled choking Nlors and finally was
Nd to an ordinarily.slzed room on the
n'Fd floor. Pushing open the door,
be beheld IA gypsies-men, women
0d chlldren-squatting In q circle
around lone candle.
The candles dim. yellow rays
moved In the center Of the floor q
vnlmpering babe. struggling In the
@foes Of bronchial pneumonia. No
s spoke; they only looked and
soped while their gold necklaces and
oFscelefed arms flashed In the meager
usnt. One glance satisfied the ply.
ae'an that the child had small hope
u recovery.
Eight Sleep In One Room.
Eight Of the occupants Of the room
~ In II. the mother. father. fve
a'dren and II young man member Of
we Gun. They had kept the Window
ushuy closed, and II was with din.
.any that the doctor persuaded the
."'e''nih father to permit him to open
sus window eves few inches. The
ture.
.,,, .ne whole famlly slept wrapped Ia
'''"et comforts on the tio0r. Not 10
The Arvada enterprise., 1923-03-29
HOW'S THIS3

HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE will
oo what We claim for it-rid your system
OF Catarrh or Deafness caused BY
Catarrh.
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE con-
1ists OF an Ointment which Quickly
Relieves tho catarrhal Inflammation. and
acts through the Blood on the Mucous
Surfaces, thus assisting to restore nor.
NAL conditions.
F. J. Cheney 4 Co. Toledo. o.
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Dying in Filth
Amidst Wealth

much as chair or table, or carpet,
relieved the barren, dismal appear
ance OF the room. The mantle was
Uttered with medicine bottles and on
the floor beside each pallet were
glasses. some containing few drops
Of coffee. Crumbs around the glasses
told what that family's festive board
was.
The air in a room directly behind
this one was so foul that the ply
sician and an assistant who accom-
panied him. we're obliged to hold
handkerchiefs to their nostrlls and
mouths. Over the floor were scattered
bits of decaying food and bottles filled
with decaying refuse rested here and
there. The shutters Of the rooms
only window were closed and the win
dow itself locked.
Planned Florida Trio.
Yet the gypsIes talked Of going to
Miami for the remainder Of the win
ter, shook their heads and made the
golden necklaces around their thrOats
tlnkle. John Mitcheoni. the father and
leader. explained that he had plenty
Of money and would gladly pay to
have his child placed In q hospital
He had tried. but because 1t had first
been stricken with wh0oping cough
It must be sent to a contagious dis
ease ward, and these were filled. the
man said he was told.
"Theesa place, she no guide for the
keed," he continued In broken Eng
lish. "Pleesa help me get her in hos
pital-I pay well. plenty money-and
when she gets better we ali motor to
The Arvada enterprise., 1923-03-29
Both Are StIII at laros.

"If there were 900 brave men In
Petrograd." Carl Radek. the Isolshe
visit journalist. once snid TO I.es,ine,
you would be put In jail"
The man who ruled Russia with
an Iron hand received this sally
calmly.
"Some comrades may 60 10 JAIL" ho
said slowly. "but on the bnsIs Of prob
abilities II is more likely that I will
send you to Jail than that you will
send me-"
The Arvada enterprise., 1923-03-29
Englishmen Spin Coin
for Chance to Woo Girl

A young English girl recently
went to Capetown, South Africa,
to wed her tiance. but on her
arrival decided she did not love
him and prepared to return
home on the next ship. The
other 100 unmarried English
men persuaded her to permit
them to spin coin. and If she
guessed wrong she was to re-
main and marry one of them. If
she won she was to depart.
The girl accepted the chal-
lenge and lost. She later select
ed a man from among the $50
and became his wife. her former
fiance acting us groOmsman.
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Gives Charming New Shade to Old Lingerie
dyes or Hnts ~ you wish
Al II musicalc entirely Of "recOr'is"
no one has to compliment anybody.

Watch cutieura Improve Vow 0kiR.
On rising and retiring geatly smear
the fnce with CuticurH 0iatmeat.
Wash OF Ointment In fve minutes
with Cuticurn Soup and hot water. n
II wonderful whit Cuticusa WIN d
for poor cOmplexiOnS. dandrulE. ltchiag
and resi. rough Observation-Disclosures
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Tho Reason.

i make my children mind. or know
the reason why!" declared Gap John
son OF Rumpus Ridge to the gents as
sembled in the crossroads store.
well, what Is the-ptu-reason
whyF sarcastically inquired old man
Sockery.
"rhey gener'ly don't want to; that s
the-confound 'em reason why ~
Kansas City Star.
The Arvada enterprise., 1923-03-29
Prefers Prison to wife, Man s.v,

New York.-"rhirfy days In jnil IL
better thnn six ycars with my wife"
declared Stephen Cbnrnnk when mr..
raigncd on chnrges Of nssnul,lng his
wife. Chnrnnk bent his wife when she
did not welcome him home from jniL
The Arvada enterprise., 1923-03-29
Bolt Fails to Rouse Baby.

Gretna, Fla.-Lightning struck the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. J. X. Herring.
wrecked "kiddis kOop" In which
their three year-Old infant WAS sleep.
ing. burned hole In the floor near
the "kOop." but never reused the child
from slumber.
The Arvada enterprise., 1923-03-29

The man who considers himself on.
In thousand naturally regards tn,
other 800 us mere ciphers.
The Arvada enterprise., 1923-03-29
A Woedy Pletvrs,

Tho little girl Of eight had sstusasA
from school and WAS telling har par.
cnts about tho picture they wsre 60
Ing 10 get for their noom at srhool.
well" snid shc. 1T In . pIrsUsa sf
Washington. I think diving ~ his
sword and going back IN be Q hsmaa.s
The Arvada enterprise., 1923-03-29

It's pleasanter TO be hopeful; that.
why so few Of us are pessimistic.
The Arvada enterprise., 1923-03-29

Opportunity sometimes looks pale
kray. because embracing II means NO
much hard work.
The Arvada enterprise., 1923-03-29
10 Gents

Righteous Indignation Is just us un-
comfortable us any other kind.
The Arvada enterprise., 1923-03-29
Aoelal Athlatlea.

Many Il womnn's vsulting ambition
keeps her husband on the jump.-f,oe
tom Trnnaceint
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Married LIN,

swell. h0w'a married. lifet Doao
your wife Judge y0u harshiyr -
on probation most ~ the time."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-22
Meet Monday for
Preliminary Plans
City Bowling League

The committee meeting of the city
Bowling League teams will be held
Monday evening at the Y. NJ. C. A,
to formulate plans for the coming
season. It is expected that there will
be at least six teams in the league as
there were last year and probably
more.
The large trophy which was put
up last year and taken by the Kenne-
bee Journal bowling team, will be up
again this year as it must be won
three times in succession for per-
manent possession and the Journal
team has won 1t but once.
Last year there were teams repre-
senting the Central Maine Power Co,
the Miscellaneous. The Clerks, the
Y. M. c. A., the State House and the
Kennebec Journal, in the league and
the contest near the end Of the sea-
son was very close.
The Y. M. C. A. alleys have been
put in first class condition and new
pins and balls have been provided SO
that it will be a JOY to bowl on those
alleys.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-22
MONTVILI.E

WEST-Jack Frosts first visit
ruined the corn on the low land.
On higher ground it was not much
injured. Tomatoes and squash vines
were badly nipped in this vicinity.
There was recently pleasant
gathering at the home of Will Bow
Ter, consisting of his only sister and
her husband, Mr.. and Mrs. E. j.
Howard. Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Bailey
and son, Carl, Forest Howard, Har-
old Russell of Palermo, Mr.. and Mrs.
George Fuller Of Weeks Mills.
Mrs. Eliza Berry Of Rockland Is at
the homestead here for September.
Mr.. and Mrs. Martin Written, Mr..
and Mrs. John Nutter and others
from West Montville attended the
Sabbath School Convention 8 atur-
day in the Methodist church in
Palermo. 1t was well attended and
enjoyed, as was also the picnic din
ner under the trees.
Walter Bean of Montville was at
work in North Palermo Friday.
Winn Brann and family motored to
Augusta Sunday.
Mrs. Perley Thurston is dangerous
ly i'll. .
Mr.. and Mrs. Perley Downer of
Palermo were visitors in West Mont
Vile, called here to the funeral of
John Downer. Others who came
were Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Oliver, Miss
Blanch and Ina Wing Of Belfast, and
George Wolstenholm from the
Newton, Mass, Theological college. :
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-22
HUNDRED BOYS
+. HAVE GREAT Time
OPENING "W SEASON

Kids and more kids, noise and
more noise, fun and more fun. All
this and much more was present
Friday night at the social for the
members of the Boys Division OF the
Y. nj. C. A. which was held at the
"Y" building and served TO usher In
the new season of Y. M. c. A. activf-
ties.
Over a hundred boys gathered
about seven thirty Friday evening
upon invitation of Leland l.. stacy
Bows work director, to participate in
the fun. Expecting great things they
were more than surprised by Wnat
actually took place.
Assembly hall was the scene OF the
first part of the evenings entertain
ment' Guy Sweeney of Portland.
temporarily sojouring at the
took the stage here and kept the
bows in gales of laughter for long
time. Mr.. Sweeney. in a monoiosue
introduced a number of clever Jokes,
which although many times OF very
subtle nature, never failed 10 register
with the youngsters.
Harland Kennedy, director OF the
physical department told the boys OF
the plans for the winter classes ana
instructed them as to the manner IN
which they would be grouped. AFTER
three rousing cheers that could be
heard for miles Mr.. Sweeney came
back. 4,
on the banjo and led the boys IN
singing them. He also sang clever
little song with several titles. Whlch
kept everyone laughing. When ne
was through the boys were loatn 10
let him go and all voted that they
would like to have him come pack
some time in the winter.
The boys adjourned 10 the gym
nasium and participated In all sorts
Of games which were productive OF
much noise as we'll. From the gym
nasium they went down to the swim
ming pool where for about fifteen
minutes it was almost Impossible TO
see the water because Of the number
of kids. ., .ha
bovs room was the center OF attrac-
tion' as they filed by Mr.. Stacey one
nv one and received several apples;
As soon as these had been DISPOSED
Of they hurried to their homes tircd
and happy. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-22

The jury was discharged and cev-
eral sentences were imposed at the
September term of the Kennebec
county Superior court, these finish
ing the criminal cases for the term.
Today the divorce cases will be
heard and it is expected that Judge
Beane that the term of court will be
finished tonight.
The cases sentenced Friday were;
Philip Cayonette of Waterville,
charged with single sale. He was
sentenced to pay a fine of $500 and
costs of $50 and to serve six months
in Jail with three months in addi-
ton if he failed to pay. He was
placed upon probation upon pay
ment of fine and costs.
Joseph n. McKinnan of Water
vile. charged with driving under
the influence of liquor. He was SEN
fenced to pay a fine of 500 and
costs of 500 and to serve 30 days in
Jail with four months in addition If
he failed to pay both fine and costs.
Edwin Young of Waterville.
charged with being a common thief.
He was sentenced to serve not over
five years at the state prison at
Thomaston.
Joseph Mantush of Water
Vile charged with intoxication. He
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-22
Schedule of Classes
at "Y" Announced

The boys Y. M. c. A. gymnasium
classes will start on Monday next for
the season of 1923-23. The gymnas-
FUN has been put in fine condition
and the swimming pool which has
been thoroughly overhauled this
summer, is now being kept at rs de-
grees so that after gym classes the
boys may have the pleasure of a
swim in a warm pool.
The classes as announced yester-
day will be held as follows: Inter-
mediates, Monday and Friday at 2:30
o'clock; Juniors at o'clock on We'd
nesday and 10 o'clock on Saturday.
Employed boys on Thursday and
Saturday at $50; Midgets, Thursday
at o'clock: boys beginners SWIM
mng class Mondays at o'clock:
BOYS leaders club Wednesday at 2:30
Girls, Tuesday at 4 o'clock.
The mems and women's classes will
start the following week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-22
MONMOUTH
Wonnen Voters Meetinn

The meeting held Tuesday after
noon at Cumston hall in the interest
of women voters was well attended.
The meeting was under the direction
of the local branch of the Voter
League and was called to order by
the president of the league, Mrs.
Alice Chenery, who made a few re-
marks explaining the object of the
meeting and called on Mrs. William
Pattangall of Augusta for remarks,
who responded briefly. Mrs. Winni-
fred Smith was then introduced and
gave an interesting address on the
present day problems. Mrs. Smith is
a pleasing speaker of experience from
the Pacific coast. Miss Mabel Conner
and Miss Rosamond Conner of Au-
gusta were also present and made
brief remarks.
G. K. Norris Woman's Relief Corps
will hold a food sale at Willard Days
store Friday afternoon at $50 o'clock.
Miss Ruth Kelley of Shirley Mills
Is passing the week with her aunt,
Mrs. Carroll Bragdon.
Miss Grace Berry returned Tues
day to South Berwick to resume her
studies at Berwick academy.
Morris Bragdon and family have
removed to Portland.
Miss Mary Kemp and sister. Mrs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-22
SEN. WADSW0RTH
takes EXCEPTION
TO BAXTER CHARGES

Winthrop, Sept. Ex-senator H. z.
Wadsworth of Kennebec county, who
is one of the leading business men Of
this town and of Maine. takes sharp
issue with the speech of Gov. Baxter
before the Maine Federation Of Wom-
ems Clubs at Bar Harbor on Wednes-
day.
Senator Wadsworth says:
"a large majority of the Legislature
last winter were and are in favor of
the development of<the resources of
our State. They are honest. honorable
and temperate men and do not believe
drink had anything to do with their
votes.
"They were every bit as honest in
their opinions as Gov. Baxter and had
he been able and willing to work with
them in a fair and open way our State
would be in far better position today
than it is.
Every one has had the experience
Of doing his best and then have some
one insist that the effort was all wrong
because this party did not do 1t him
self. It is impossible to get things
done with such person.
1.-THE appropriations committee cut
down appropriations to make low tax
rate-just what it was thought was
best for all-and then in the last hours
of the session, after many members
had gone home Gov. Baxter insisted on
adding a quarter of mill which. We
understand, is building up good sized
contingent fund. which the governor
has opposed in his public statements.
''Is 1t any wonder that some Of the
legislators should object to statements
made to the discredit Of the large ma
jority Of your representatives and sem
ators? You nominated them In the pri-
maries and elected them in the same
manner that you did your governor.
congressman. United States senator's
and other public officials. If the people
made mistakes in nearly every choice
except one it is strange, to say the
least" ~. II
Rep. Wiss Of Auburn q
Representative George c. Wing, Jr..
of Auburn, speaking Of the speech
made by Gov. Baxter Wednesday at
Bar Harbor. which has aroused much
public interest. said:
1.-THE issue which Mr.. Baxter seems
to regard himself as having raised be-
tween the Legislature and himself Is
not the development of water power
ana conservation OF stationery as MT.
Baxter would have our citizens believe.
but Is the issue whether representative
government shall continue in Maine,
as opposed to the personal wish Of its
present executive. The executive Is but
one branch Of the government; its func-
tion is to carry out the law as made
by the legislative branch. If there be
a conflict between the two. the Judi
ciary will interpret the law. Ours is
government of the law. not of men.
The governor does not make the law;
he does but execute 1t as he finds it.
Il regret exceedingly that Mr.. Bax-
ter should so demean himself as to re-
feet on the character of men and
woman who with him share responsible
Office in the State. Mud singing accom-
plishes nothing; cooperation will move
mountains. I hope representative gov.
eminent may continue in Maine, and
that we may discuss our problems in
the proper place. and at the proper
time, and that passion and hatred will
not prevail over our dignity and a de-
cent regard for the opinion of others.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-22
SEPTEMBER TERM OF SUPERIOR COURT
WILL PROBABLY BE COMPLETED WITH
HEARING OF DIVORCE CASES TODAY

was sentenced 10 serve 80 days n
Jail and TO pay costs of S25 and TO
serve two months in addition II ne
failed to pay the costs.
Lena Dansky of Waterville. char
ged with Illegal possession. She
was sentenced to pay a fine of $3.50
and costs amounting to $50 and to
serve six months in Jail with six
months in addition if she failed to
pay and to be placed upon probation
upon payment of both fine and
costs.
Pete Barney of Waterville,
charged with single sale. He was
sentenced to pay a fine of $500 and
costs of $50 and to serve six months
in Jail with six months in addition
upon non-payment. He was placed
upon probation upon payment of
fine and costs.
In the cases of John J. Hawkins
and Francis ]. Mcdonald both of
Lewiston and both charged with
driving an automobile while under
the influence of liquor, and of John
O'Brien of Augusta charged with
unlawful possession of liquor. the
respondents did not appear and
their bail was ordered forfeited and
the judgements of the lower courts
confirmed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-22
:. Townsend have returned and Mr..

L. Townsend have returned and Mr..
and Mrs. Townsend, with them.
DR.. and Mrs. Norman Phillips, with
their children, William and Alice Of
Lowell, Mass. have recently been Wis
iting their relatives, Mr.. and Mrs.
Herbert earle.
Mrs. Ralph Stevens has returned
from Litchfield, Conn, where she has
been visiting her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Mark Kitchen.
Mrs. Edna Bosworth, Madison. was
a weekend guest of Miss Frances
Adell at the home of Arian Jones.
Mr.. and Mrs. Melvin Newton, Au-
gusta, passed the weekend with
Mrs. Newton's parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Brann. ~
The Misses Alice and Elmina
Hutchinson, who have left for Mas
son institute. Springvale, Maine.
stopped in Portland. over Sunday.
Ralph Smith, Medford, Mass,
whose mothers remains were
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-22
NATIONAL HOME

Little.
Thomas F. Nolan has been granted
furlough to visit relatives in New
York City.
Joseph Carr. late Co. r. 9Th Mass
inf, recently transferred to the South
crn Branch. has reported for readmis-
sion.
Russell Hale has returned from an
extended furlough passed in Revere,
Mass.
George H. Brooks Of westfield. late
Navy. has reported for readmission.
There will be prayer and praise
meeting Sunday evening in the Home
chapel.
Delbert Clapper of Lakeport. late Co.
D, 21st U. S. Inf. and Peter Bonley
of Hudson. late Co. II. 18th N. j., Inf.
have been readmitted
The funeral Of the late Edward Nc
Neil was held In the Home chapel at
1896 Friday. Rev. F. L. PhaIen off,
ciating. The remains were sent to Port
land for interment.
Religious services at the Home chap
ell Sunday will be held as follows: Mass
and sermon by Rev. FIR. Mclaughlin at
$50; Protestant services by Rev. F.
L. Phalen at 1910 o'clock.
The fire detail for Sunday will be
William p. Mcnamara. Bernard E.
varnum. Richard Mills. Edwin L. Coop
er. Amos r. Ingham. foreman on duty.
Charles Pratt. James Pearson. Harry
Patten, Edward Wright. Jennings
Whitman. John Barrett. George Wood
and Harvey Hadley.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-22
MT. VERNON

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles A. Slower Of
Cambridge. Mass, who have sum-
mer home at Blue Hill, Me-, mctoHed
to Mt. Vernon. Tuesday to visit Mrs.
Stover's mother and sister, Mrs. M.
A. Kelley and Mrs. r. c. Dolloff. They
returned to Blue Hill, Thursday.
The funeral of Mrs. Edna Carson
was held at the Methodist church.
Thursday. She died following an OPP
Grafton for appendicitis.
Everyone far and near are hauling
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-22

brought to East Readfield cemetery,
Monday, called on some friends, who
had not seen him for many years.
Among others was a teacher Of his
boyhood, who was greatly pleased to
meet him.
Harold Adell, whose arm was brok-
en- cranking a Ford, Is improving.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Harding,
Maiden, Mass, have recently been
visiting at the home Of their uncle.
Fred Packard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-22
RangeIey Woman Shot

/ Mrs. II. L. Nelson Of Ranseley
was shot through the left breast the
bullet, passing out through her side.
when her son, Malcolm, who. had
been examining twenty-five caliber
rifle accidentally discharged 1t.
Mrs. Nelson is at the home OF her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. e. W. Gle,
and the wound 10 not considered SER
iollS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-22
On Its One Hundredth Anniversary 8
The kennebec County :
Agricultural Society :
WHICH WILL HOLD IT'S ANNUAL ?
EXHIBITION AT.
ReadfieId, Maine
September, rs, rs, and II, 1923
Will present a full program each day that
will interest and instruct its many patrons

. @ NJ M sy G
the following special attractions offered: E.
TUG WAR mbe Of ReadHeid Grange and La.
fsystte Lodge NJ for of $685. the winning team 70
prizes the events pr
which the prizes given appear n another column
KENNETH LEE who claim: the amateur champion
exhibition Day before The Ora nd Stand Mr. Lee ha. specially
the spectator Mr Lee. .ki
worth the price OF admssn re offers $1oo in cash any
to Of Sweepstakes Class in Event. :
po sAss g. M TEAMS k kI sases55 TSH
OFFERED TO THE W! NMER. These will include
he am game will be iayed each day =
0s., r. 1 HUs yoE % M I e lss under @
p ps..: these sSs"
the Society offers cash Of IS both single and
on.r: IN these 80 . Confess: sun he Fair
Boys Legged Picking
IN these events: One boy. Is
BABY SHOW Nine cash ns. offered in different
VAUDEVILLE between the heats of
the
high powered charge
outside world into direct communication with the FAIR
patrons
Lumber Hall sawed from, the logs
day This will be feature Of the Fair
and totalins SLIGO are offered
Admission: Adults SOC; Children IA and under, Csc.
Grand Stand 25c Automobiles 25c
Ellsworth E. Peacock Sec r A. Walker, Treas