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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-13
Fire Damage Near
Half Million Mark
i'm Schenectady. N. Y.

Schenectady, n. Y. Dec. 12.-Traffic
was halted and persons in the business
section choked and gasped in the
smoke-filled streets while firemen this
afternoon fought a spectacular fire.
The interior and stock of the Boston
(department) Store tonight are a COM
plete loss. the damage reaching $275.-
600 according TO the owners, with addi-
tional damage by smoke and water to
adjoining buildings and stock bringing
the total loss to nearly 100000.
Clerks and Christmas shoppers, near
ly score of whom were caught in the
second floor, fled to the roof and were
carried down ladders by fremen.
Every piece of fire-fghting appara-
tus in the city was employed and vol
unteers and reserves fought the fire for
almost five hours before they brought
it under control. It's origin is be-
iieved to have been d faulty fuse box
in the basement.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-13
SELECTION OF ABBOTT AS STATE
MASTER GRANGE ENDS LIVELY tilt
Renewed HOPE OF
PREPARATIONS PROBE
IN STAND OF U, s,

Paris, Dec. IL (By A. P.)-The
Washington administration has given
new life to the reparation commits
sion's's activities by approving I'M
Official American participation in the
two e :pert committees which are to
investigate Geri..any's resources and
examine how the budget of the Reich
may be balanced. 7.
Tentative discussion of the make
up OF the committees is expected at
special meeting tomorrow, but SER
lous consideration of the names of
available members will be left until
Sit. John Bradbury, who is returning
to London Saturday, has had a talk
on the subject with Premier Bald
win. 1t is accepted that the gen.
eral policy will be. that the members
of the committees must first of all
be highly representative of finance
and economics and, second, be sat
isfactory to. the governments of the
countries from which they are chosen.
The, lively satisfaction expressed in
French official circles at the Ameri-
can decision is shared in repai alton
headquarters where it is generally
thought the work of the committees
will be. as the white house statement
remarked, of great value. While their
work will be only consultative and
not binding either on the commission
or the governments whose nationals
take part in the work, there is great
hope that the results will pave the
way to a final reparation settlement.
1t is remarked in the French pres
that. although the conditions under
which the committees will work are
not exactly as desired by Secretary
Hughes, they may be so interpreted
under Article 234 of the Treaty of
Versailles as to give all the latitude
favored by the head IF the American
cabinet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-13
National Commit
tee Decides to Retain
Present Southern
Representatives and
Increase Northern
Total 11O9 Delegates,
Largest in Party's
History Cleveland
Formally Named as
Convention City

Washington, Dec. 1e-Thc 1924 Re-
publican national convention will be
held at Cleveland. as favored by ad-
ministration leaders.
In making this decision today the
Republican national committee. in
annual meeting also upset it's dele
gate reapportionment, designed to
decrease the power of southern states
in the convention. and voted after a
sharp fight to maintain the south's
representation, while at the same
time increasing largely the voting
strength of northern Republican
states. Under the new reapportion-
ment there will be 100 delegates in
The 1924 convention, the largest in
the party's history. as compared with
9S4 In 1920.
Cleveland with the administration
backing was an easy winner of the
convention. With Chicago withdrawn
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-13
Coolidge Gets Big
Christmas Tree
From Vermont Woods

Middlebury, VT. Dec. ia fir tree
presented to President Coolidge for use
as national Christmas tree was load
ed on special car here today for ship
ment to Washington. The fir, cut in
the heart Of the Green Mountains, was
given to the president by Middlebury
College as gift from his native state.
The tree will be set up Immediately
behind the White House and it will be
Illuminated nightly from Christmas
Eve to New Years Eve by nearly 5000
electric bulbs. Special ceremonies will
be held on several evenings during that
period. particularly on Christmas Eve,
when 1000 school children accompanied
by the Marine Corps Band will sing
carols.
President Paul NJ. Moody of Middle
bury College welded the axe for the
first blows in telling the tree.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-13
RUM ROW SHIPS
WAITING TO LAND
S5,0OO,0OO WORTH

New York, Dec. 12.-(By A. p
The rum fleet off New York harbor,
waiting to land it's stock of Christ
mas liquor, today was increased,
with the arrival of three more ves-
sells, to twenty-five, with joint
cargo estimated at $5,000,000, custom
house officials announced tonight.
These officials declared that, al
though the rum fleet all displayed
lights, their number constituted a
menace to navigation, particularly in
fog.
The custom house officially con-
firmed dispatches from New Jersey
points stating that the fleet now was
lying well outside the proposed
twelve mile limit. Capture recently
of several schooners outside the
three mile limit has caused the, fleet
to stand it's distance and wait for
thick weather, according to the gov
eminent officials.
Coast guard cutters are continuing
their daily patrol, REINFORCED nearer
shore by narbor police boats. Ashore
X. G. Merrick, divisional chief of
federal prohibition enforcement
agents, declared his men were
watching. night and day, all the main
highways leading from the coast
line.
While Mr.. Merrick expressed the
opinion that cold winter would soon
drive the fleet to the Florida coast.
officials at the custom house said
they thought the rum shippers were
Indifferent to the weather and were
willing to ride at anchor until they
had disposed of their cargoes. While
anxious to meet the slightly increased
demand for liquor at the holidays.
the fleet was confident of a market
at any time it was able to get it's
stock ashore, the government men
said.
The custom authorities made pub.
lie the names of the % vessels nov \
the fleet Many repositories We're
represented. but most of the craft
We're British.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-13
General Forecast

The northwestern disturbance has
moved eastward to the northern lake
region, and trough of low pressure
extended thence southwark to the
west gulf coast Wednesday night.
High pressure prevailed from the At
lantic states eastward to Bermuda.
The weather became warmer We'd
nesday almost generally east of the
Missouri river.
The disturbance. that was central
over the northern lake region We'd
nesday night will move eastward and
it will be attended by rain almost
generally east of the Mississippi
river Thursday and will be followed
by generally fair weather. Consider
ably lower temperature will prevail
Friday and Friday night.
Winds north of Sandy Hook
Fresh to strong southerly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-13
In Wake Hancock Probe

r This sensational move by United
States District Attorney Frederick
p. Dyer follows closely the campaign
in Hl- ok County by federal off,
Gals, which resulted in the ARE :
and Imprisonment of the leaders Of
the Bar Harbor rum running.
The cases are expected to come to
trial on December 20. The indict-
ments charge acceptance of money
by Sheriff, Grant and Attorney Levin
from men selling liquor and accuse
Levin of making efforts to induce
others TO go into the liquor business.
The three men are charged with
having entered into a conspiracy
whereby levin should induce various
persons along the Aroostook County
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-13
Japs Grateful
for American
Aid in Earthquake

Washington, Dec. 12.-Ambassa-
dor Hanihara. of Japan. addressing
the annual meeting today of the
general board of the American Red
cross. said the sympathy and help
OF America at the time of the earth
quake disaster had deeply touched
me Japanese people. He declared
MS countrymen in their suffering
were strengthened by the knowledge
mat America stood beside them with
her might and warm heart"
James l.. Fierser. acting chair
man. reported to the board that a
Total of $1l. 100000 had been collect
ed for Japanese relief.
The board elected the following
national officers: Robert w. DE For
EST and Chief Justice William Fl.
Iatt, vice presidents: James NJ.
heck. councillor: Eliot Wordsworth.
treasurer: and Miss Mabel T. Board
man, secretary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-13
Grand Jury indictment
Alleges Anti-dry Con-
spiracy In County
Since Jan. 1921
F in dings Against
Sheriff Grant, Dep
uty Crosby and At
tOrney Levin Of
HOultOn-Trial
Probable on Dec. 20
Indictment Recites
Alleged Closed Shop,
Conditions

Bangor, Me-, Dec. PA
conspiracy, alleged to have
been in effect continuously
from January 1, 1921, to the
first Of last month, to violate
the national prohibition act,
eliminated todayin the report
ing of federal indictments
against Edmund w. Grant of
Houlton, sheriff of Aroostook
County; Guy E. Crosby of Oak
field, one of his deputies and
Willard S. Levin of Houltop, a
prominent attorney.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-13
Wellesley Grads
to Work for Living

Wellesley, Mass. Dec. 12.-Sixty per
cent. of the members of the graduating
class at Wellesley College this year
registered with the Wellesley appoint
ment. bureau, college authorities an
nounced tonight. OF these 81 asked for
immediate employment.
Eighty-six graduates have been
placed, the report stated. OF these 30
are teaching, while the others are EN-
ployed in various activities ranging
from selling automobiles TO scientific
research. Twenty-six members of the
graduating class are doing graduate
study in this country or England.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-13
Missing Hunting
Party of II Located

San Pedro. Cal, Dec. 12-Eight
chief petty officers of the navy, two
civilians. and a 10 year old boy for
whom seaplanes and tugs have been
searching since their failure to re-
turn from a hunting trip to San Gle
mente Island. sixty miles from here.
were reported safe in a radio mes
sage tonight, to the tug Kingflsher,
one of the searchers sent out toda./.
No details were contained in the
message.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-13
CUMMINGS Wins
IN AUBURN; ANTS
GET Three WARDS

Auburn, Me-, Dec. 12-At the
biennial election here today
Mayor Charles S. Cummings was
reelected by ma jority of 80
over former U. S. Marshal J. S.
p. n. Wilson who ran on an anti
administration ticket: There
was no party designation. The
anti forces, which are said to
have had the support of the
Auburn ku klux Khan, carried
three Of the five wards.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-13
Rubber Company
Declares Dividend

Akron. o.. Dec. 12.-The General
Tire and Rubber Company directors,
meeting late today, declared a spe-
cial dividend of six percent on com
mon stock for the year. Dividends
will be paid on December 20 as a
Christmas present to- stockholders.
This is in addition to the regular six
percent dividend paid quarterly each
year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-13
Name Receiver
for Long Company

Boston. Dec. 12.-Guy Murchie of
Boston, formerly United States mar
shall. was appointed receiver of the r.
II. Long Co. of birmingham today by
Federal Judge James A. Lowell. Bonds
were fixed at $4,000. No federal re-
ceiver will be appointed for the r. Fl.
Long Motors Co, for which a receiver
was named in state court, it was an
nounced.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-13
THE WEATHER
RAIN AND WARMER

North New England-Rain and
warmer Thursday; Friday clearing
and colder.
Southern New England-Coludy
and warmer followed by rain Thurs
day and Thursday night; Friday
clearing and colder.
Eastern New York-Rain and
warmer Thursday; Friday clearing
and colder; much colder in north por-
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-13
Boston Forecast

Forecast for Boston and vicinity
Unsettled and warmer followed by
rain Thursday and Thursday night;
Friday clearing and colder; fresh to
strong south and southwest winds
shifting to northwest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-13

4 RADIO PROGRAMS SHH
Detailed programs from principal
radiophone broadcasting stations
may be found In this Issue.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-07-03

Worlds largest oil storage tank
will be at Wilmington. Calf, cover
ing an area of 20 acres and with a
capacity of $3.50 900 barrels.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-07-03
ALL DAY EVENT
70 HELMETTA
American Legion in Charge Of
TomorrOW'S Program
Ball Games, Etc.

HELMETTA, July 3-The al1-day
celebration tomorrow under the d.
rection of Richard ID. Burt Post,
American Legion. held on the
grounds of the Helmetta Club, will
furnish a day of pleasure for the
stay-at-homes over the Fourth.
Two baseball games, all sorts of
amusements during the day and
dancing in the club hall from 9
O'Clock until midnight should pro-
wide enjoyment for all and the pro-
fits will be for a worthy cause.
The baseball games will bring 20
gether two old-time rivals. James.
burg will come to town with a team
said to contain several players with
high class regulations. The first
game will start at ten and the after
noon game at $3.50.
An old-fashioned chicken dinner
will be served on the lawns, at noon
and a supper commencing at $50
p. IN. A full line of refreshments
will be served.
The committee in charge follow:
Soft drinks. Andrew Smith, Isaac
Richards, Harry Richards, Carl Ma
halski. Samuel Savaski. Oscar Vim
cent, Joseph Zulek: ice cream, Will
liam Kienzle, S. Kruski, G. Krieger:
frankfurters. Emil Weisert, Joseph
Litnak,, M. Kozinski. Andrew Valek.
Fishing pond, John Jinkle, Carl
jolly, Myron Helme.
Candy stand. Leonard Ericsson,
Churchill Franklin, William Belik.
Cocoanut. J.. Keasead, Andrew
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-07-03
TAKEN :
ON CROSSING
Deep Cut Bridge Crossing
Must be Protected, So.
AmbOyans Declare

SOUTH AMBOY, July 3-That the
grade crossing at the Deep Cut
bridge must sooner or later be pro-
tecteG in a safer way than Il
is at the present time, seems to be
the opinion of the motorists who are
In the habit of frequenting this
road. which leesF xParlin, South
River, and new BfuIswick. Many
instances of very narrow escapes
have been recorded at this cross
ing.
This section of railroad Is used
by the Pennsylvania railroad to
transport cars from the Raritan Riv-
er Railroad track at the Bergen
Hill yards, to the Pennsylvania
tracks beneath the Deep Cut.
The drills are necessarily made
at the northern end of the bridge,
and crosses the Public Service Rail-
way tracks and the automobile road
at this section. 1t is the custom
10 have one of the trainmen flag and
warn oncoming ears of the danger.
This is especially Inadequate at night,
for motorists not familiar with the
crossing seem to think that the IAN
tern means nothing for the QUICK
w swerve to one side OF the tram
man, many times barely missing the
approaching cars.
1t is rumored that n of the bus
drivers, although warned OF the
danger disregarded the signal of the
trainman and rushed by with his
cargo Of human lives. The train
man is understood to have reported
the driver of the a for his act
of carelessness.
The section in this vicinity Is in
adequately lighted. which gives rise
to the opinion that motorists VIII
not heed the warning of a lantern
for fear that it may be a trick Oh
hold I'M men to stop their cars.
Since there is so much danger al
This point the matter will in all prob
ability be brought to the attention
of the officials. who in turn should
do all in their power to have erected
suitable gates at this section.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-07-03
HOLD Bazaar AND SUPPER
( IN kEYPORT TOMORROW

KEYPORT, July 3:-With the ex-
ception of the holding of Lincoln
Hose and Hook and Ladder Com
pany's bazar and upper tomor-
row there are no other activities
planned for the day. The bazar
which opened last Saturday after
loon will continue all the week and
is being well patronized. Tomorrow
night tia annual Fourth of July
supper will be served o the fair
grounds by the ladies' auxiliary un-
der the direction of Mrs. Hendrick
Bailey. chairman, assisted by an
able committee from $50 until 8 o.
clock while the annual clam chow
der supper will be served on Sat-
urday night.
As 1t is the usual custom the banks
will be losed for the day while the
post office will close for the da
1880 a. m. A majority of the bus
mess houses will close for the day,
some remaining open for the morn
ing while the drug stores will OBJ
serve Sunday hours.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-07-03
A Biological Fact


Biologically we are built to use our
dig muscle groups. The modern
trend of civilization, however, seeks
60 eliminate the muscular essentials
OF man. Horsep took mans place;
then entered machinery In its many
forms. People do not walk today,
they ride, and are pampered in many
waye. There is a real danger in this
fact and physical education realizes
it. true enough, time is saved and
also energy, but the time Is bound
to come when a little later in life
the individual will wish he or she
had not striven to save those few
moments.
Recreation and physical activity
are absolutely essential to an AL life,
and we playgrounders are forming
the habit early in life. On our
grounds we get plenty of this natural
tonic and we believe we will derive
the benefits therefrom. We are en-
couraged to run. jump, the whole
some use of our arms, legs, trunk,
shoulders and other parts of our
bodies. Function makes structure,
and since we do lots of funetioning,
we'll see lots of structure.
1t is during our playground age
that we establish a basis for life
following. Whether middle age, or
early old age will see a feeble tot
tering individual, or whether it sees
him with a firm step. depends upon
what use he makes of his body-a
biological fact now. Hold the arm
suspended or in a sling for a period
of time, and it becomes stiff and
quite useless,-it is dead: maltreat
or hamper the body, and it becomes
more than useless,-it becomes a
menace.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-07-03

This Is a sample bed bug that may be Soun,
IA this section Of the state. Should YOU fin,
Ihesn during house cleaning time don't worry
9 tits Easy to rid them with the use Of the New
DhsmicsiP D. @. (Pesky Devils Quietus.)
J No matter how large they may be. color o,
Box or where they came from. P D. q. will xii
them and their eggs as if liquid fire had BIZ
them.
Not an insect powder. no dust or muss: vii
not injure clothing. and will actually kill Moths
Reaches. Coolies. Bed Bugs. Fleas and Ant,
md puts an everlasting to the Pesky Devils. al
3 destroys future generations. Impossible for
hem to exist with its proper use.
Get from your Druggists a S5c package: chi.
viii make a quarts each package contains 4
yasent spout to geti them in the h-ard-to-get-at.
places. Special Hospital and Hotel size makes
I've gallons p D @, can also be purchased IN
louid form in q handy bottle with patent Spout
. eesh package. Your Druggist has it or can
Bt IL for you.
Sold by City Pharmacy. Inc, and
other leading druggists.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-07-03
kEYPOR7


Mr.. and Mrs. Albert NJ. Heigh and
daughters and Mr.. and Mrs. Lloyd
F. Armstrong and children have
opened their summer cottage at
Ocean City. Mrs. Haigh and child
rem and Mrs. Armstrong and child
rem will spend the balance of the
summer there while Messrs. Haigh
and Armstrong will be weekend
visitors.
Mrs. A. Stillwell Van Buskirk WIS.,
tied with Mrs. Herman Biggs in New
York on Friday.
After having spent a weeks vaca-
ton with his grandparents. Mr.. and
Mrs. William A. Tilton. Ellsworth N.
Tilton resumed his duties yesterday
with the New York stock exchange.
He will commute for the month of
July.
The Keyport Laundry Company
which has erected a large and mod
ern laundry building on South Broad
street. opened for business yester-
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward W. Young,
of New York, were guests the past
week of the formers mother, Mrs.
Henry A. Young.
MISS Elsie OSDOTn has fetuiheu al
ter having spent the weekend with
her sister, Mrs. Harold p. Collins,
of M~anasquan.
Robert K~risteller, H. B. Shipman
and w. Otman, of Flatbush, were
Sunday guests of Mr.. and Mrs. S.
E. Tilton, who are spending the
month of July at the home of the
formers parents, MI. and Mrs. Will
liam A. Tilton.
Mrs. r. A. Reading, of New York,
was the weekend guest of her sis
ter, Mrs. Fred l.. S~ihildknecht.
= Mr.. and Mrs. Harold G.. Smith and
daughter, Therese. of Pleasantville,
were weekend guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. H. Seabrooke Schank.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-07-03
SPOTSWOOD

Mr.. and Mrs. Wellington B.. La
rue and son Allen of Perth Amboy
spent Sunday with the
mother. Mrs. G.. Is. LaRue.
Mr.. and Mrs. William McMulkln
were New Brunswick visitors Satur'
day afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Mott anc
daughter, Miss Alma and Mrs. Harry
NJ. Fredricks were visitors at Dela-
ware Water Gap Sunday.
Mrs. Augustus Brown and daugn'
ters Misses Margaret and Dorothy
are visiting at the home Of hel
msther, Mrs. Caroline DeVoe.
Nr. and Mrs. George Jolly AND
son. Of Perth Amboy, spent Sunda!
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Mel
son jolly.
Miss Hazel Booraem of Ruther'
ford, is visiting at the home OF her
aunt, Mrs. G.. B. La Rue.
! Mr.. and Mrs. Horace Cort ano
family of Trvington were Sunday
Afternoon visitors with Mr.. n Mrs
Edward Underhili.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-07-03
S0UT.; AMBOY

a banner announcing the comins
OF the American Legion jubilee has
been strung across Stevens avenue
at David street. The sign wal
painted by l.. Z. Suits.
Milton Davis is now the owner oi
one of the latest model automobiles
having traded his sedan.
James Douckaz entertained rela.
tives from Newark at his home or
Stevens avenue yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Murphy OF
New Brunswick, spent the week enc
with relatives in tliS city.
DIR. Eugene A Me~cham, who re-
Gently underwent an operation in one
of New York city's hospitals, is re-
ported as doing nicely at this time.
The home of Mr.. ana Mrs. Lewis
Trinley, of First street. has recently
been improved to the extent that
electric lights make 1t more attrac-
tive.
DR.. E. ]. Stein has returned to
THIS city after a short visit to the
home of relatives at Philadelphia,
Pa.
Miss Evelyn Coats enjoyed a. mo-
tor trip with relatives to Lakewood
on Sunday.
With the installation of water
meters in every home in the city
those in charge of the water de-
partment are inclined to believe that
the water plant will show a marked
improvement. The officials are of
the opinion that much water is
wasted by property owners, where
no meter properly registers the
amount used. One thousand meters
were contracted for at the last reg
ular meeting of the common cou1-
Gil. According to the contract the
meters must be received by the city
within one year. 1t is not expected
that the year of grace will be neo-
essary. as the water commissioners
" virtue of an ordinance recently
passed has the power to secure the
se~rvicesof such license plumbers as
Is necessary to complete the work of
installation.
John White. of New Brunswick
spent yesterday with friends on Da-
vid street.
John OHToole motored with a
party of friends to Railway yester-
The new Y. M. C. A. Gun Club
will hold its first shoot on the
grounds adjoining the old round
house at the Pennsylvania railroad
tomorrow. An invitation has been
extended to the followers of this
sport to attend. The secretary. Il.
A. Nell, is anxious that a large
gathering be present for the initial
sfoot.
Worlds largest oil storage tank
will be at Wilmington, Calf, cover
ing an area of 20 acres and with a