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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-15
York Boy Drowned
Rescuers Save His
Younger COMPANION

YORK, Oct. 13.-Arthur Beaudoin,
aged 9, was drowned just before noon
today in York river when a canoe con-
tanning himself and Francis Fountain,
Z, capsized. The Fountain lad had a
miraculous escape and when rescued
by his older brother. William, and
Rudolph Beaudoin. who were hunting
on the shore, was lapsing into uncon-
sciousness. His teeth were driven into
the canvas of the canoe and his lips
cut and bleeding.
The two boys found the canoe near
the wharf of the York Harbor Brick
Company and succeeded in getting in
into the middle of the river unseen.
Here the swift current caught the ca
noe and carried it toward Rices bridge.
Finally the canoe capsiZed and accord
ing to young Fountain his companion,
Beaudoin, went down Immediately.
Fountain chung to the canoe and his
frantic cries were heard by his broth
err. William Fountain, aged Is, and
Rudolph Beaudoin. brother of the
drowned boy. on shore. They found
a leaky boat and while one padded
with a stick the other bailed water
with his cap and started on their trip
of over 100 yards to where young
Fountaln was making tremendous
struggle for his life. However. >Foun-
tain's muscles began to fail him and
1t was then in a desperate effort that
the boy drove his teeth into the can
vas of the canoe. He maintained the
hold until his brother forced them
apart.
Tonight the lad is apparently none
the worse for his trying experience
eYcent that hiS no
The river near the scene of the acct
dent was dragged but no trace of the
body of Beaudoin was seen up to a
late hour tonight. Both boys attended
the York Village grammar school.
BeaudQin was the son of Mr.. and Mrs
Octave Beaudoin and leaves besides
his parents several brothers and sis
tiers. An unusually sad part of the
tragedy was the Beaudoin family was
planning to move this coming week
to Chelsea. Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-15
Federal Land Banks
Total Net Earnings

Boston, Oct 14-ihe grand total
CT net earnings Of the - Federal
Land Banks for the year ending
December 81, 1922, was $500, 694.33.
According to q recent statement,
earnings for 1923 are at the rate of
pproximately 100000 per annum.
1t will be seen therefore, that the
Federal Land Banks which were es-
tablished in 1917 are now earning net
in single year a sum which is
more than two thirds the total am
cunt of the original capital stock of
the Banks, which was $4,000 900.
Nearly all of the original capital was
supplied by the United States Gov
eminent.
This does not mean of course, that
the banks are earning Sc 2-3 per
cent return upon the amount origin
ally invested as the capital of the
banks has been greatly increased
from time to time as business has
expanded. Total capital is now over
$41,oo0,000, but it does show that
these Banks are on thoroughly
sound and profitable financial basis
a remarkable achievement consider
ing the brief period in which they
have been in existence
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-15
Fruit Shipments Call
For Billions in Ice

Los Angeles. Oct. 14-(A. P. by
MaiD-When the 10000 refrigerated
cars of produce now in process of
being moved eastward from South
ern California will have reached their
destination. their consumption of ice
to keep their perishable contents
fresh will total 3,0oO,00O,0o0 pounds,
according to a semi official survey
completed here.
For every car Of fruits and vege-
tables that leaves this section, eight
tons OF ice are required for the initial
icing. Between Los Angeles and
Chicago another seven tons are used
If car goes farther, to New York
or some other Atlantic seaboard
point, four more tons must be added.
An unusual type of shipment be-
ing handled in completely iced cars
is bees. In order to move a carload
of the honey makers eastward, 1t is
necessary to lower the temperature
of the car to offset the body heat
generated by the millions of busy in
sects. and thus sustain life by bring
ing about what might be termed
artificial Information.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-15
Native Shoes in China
Giving Way to Leather

Peking, Sept. ga. P. by Mail)-
Chinese are gradually taking to the
use of leather shoes, according to ].
c. Huston, American consul. Chinese
who have not adopted the foreign
style of footwear are beginning to
use chrome leather soles with their
native cloth uppers.
Native shoes with chrome soles sell
for $1.60, while locally made foreign
style shoes sell for SIS a pair. The
leather soles can outlast three cloth
tops. it is stated
The tanning centers arc Kalgan
for goat skins, Kiaosheng, near
Taiyusfu. for lamb skins. and Tient-
sin. where the leather tanned is
usually COW hides and used mostly
for shoes. There are three Chinese
owned tanneries, and one Japanese
owned in Tientsin. There is q
slaughter house. japanese owned, in
Tientsin, which imports Its cattle
from Shantung.
The chemicals used for tanning are
practically all imported from the
United States.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-15
Legion Posts Always
In The Sunlight

) Indianapolis, Oct. IL CA. P.)-The
sun never sets on the American
Legion, 1t was learned after a check
had been made on the membership
by national headquarters here.
The reports showed that the
Legion has chartered posts in II
foreign countries and five territorial
possessions of the United States in
addition to the 4S states and the Dis
trict of Columbia.
With membership of approxi-
matelv 500 members. the Mexico de-
partment of the Legion leads all
other foreign divisions. Posts have
been established in Argentina, Brazil,
British Isles. Canada, Chile. China,
Cuba. France. Germany Guatemala,
India, Japan, Korea Mexico, New
Zealand. Poland and Turkey, as well
as in Alaska. Canal Zone, Hawaii.
Philippine Island and Porto Rico.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-15
Helen Coburn Missionary Society
Meeting

The October meeting of the Helen
Coburn Missionary society was held
Friday afternoon at the home of Rev.
and Mrs. George Merriam instead of
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. E. F.
Haines. because of the illness of
their daughter Glennis. There was a
good attendance. The devotionS We're
gave notices of special missionary
meetings which are to be held in
Bangor on October 20, 80 and 81. and
in Portland on the three days follow
ing.
An article on the Loyalty Lunch
con to be held in Bangor on October
10Th, written by Mrs. Helen Barrett
Montgomery, was read by Mrs. H. c.
Judkins.
The following delegates were ap-
pointed to attend the Loyalty Lunch
con: Mrs. George Merriam, Miss
Louise II. Coburn, Mrs. Everett T.
Goodrich, and Mrs. H. c. Judkins. A
most interesting article on What
STA" in the Rush a Ship to Russia
Campaign, was read by Mrs. E. T.
Goodrich.
An appeal for the Japanese was
read by Mrs. Merriam and it was
voted to give the offerings taken at
October and November meetings for
Japanese relief and also to ask for
gifts from the Bethany Guild and the
Philathea class.
"A Years Survey" by Helen Bar
rett Montgomery was read by Miss
Coburn. Miss Coburn told the ladies
that Miss Helen Clark, formerly of
Fairfield. is to he sent to the West
China missionary field to do secre-
tarial work.
The closing number on the pro-
gram, which was arranged by the
president. Mrs. Merriam, was a
story, "OXenmobile Evangelism" and
was read by Mrs. Lamont. II. Apple
by. The next meeting will be held
at the home of Mrs. r. +. Homestead
on West Front street, On the first
Friday in November.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-15
Governors of U. S.
Discuss Topics of
National Import

West Baden, Ind, Oct. IA "a. P)-
Taxation, pardoning problems. pro-
hibition enforcement, and agricultur-
al problems are among the subjects
to be considered by the conference OF
state governors to be held here Octo-
Der II to 10, Upon the completion OF
their program the state executives
will leave on the night Of October 10
to attend conference with President
Coolidge at Washington, concerning
problems of prohibition. naturaiiza-
ton, immigration and narcotics.
The program of the governors con-
ference, announced by Miles c. Riley
OF Madison, Wis, secretary, shows
themselves with q number of affairs
of immediate Importance. 1t appears.
according to Mr.. Riley, that Governor
McCray of Indiana, as host, will have
at least 80 governors as his guests.
Included on the business program
are six scheduled addresses, while
discussions will cover number OF
subjects other than those touched
upon in the regular schedule OF talks.
Governor E. F. Morgan Of West
Virginia, is to talk on Taxation"
while a paper on Executive Clemen-
ey and the Parole System" is to be
read by Governor William Z. Sweet
OF Colorado.
Governor John j. Blaine of Wis
consin, is to talk on Valuation Of
Railroads and the States Obliga-
tion." His address is to be followed
by one delivered by Governor r. A.
Nestos of North Dakota.
Governor Clifford Pinchot of Penn
sylvania, is to talk on Water Power
Development and Interstate Ex-
change of Hydro electric Power"
The subject of Agricultural Prob
lems," is to be handled by Governor
John NJ. Parker of Louisiana.
In addition to the regularly sched-
uled subjects there will be a discus
sion of law enforcement, freight rates
on coal and uniformity Of legislation,
Mr.. Riley said.
The conference with President
Coolidge is expected, according to
MIR. Riley, to be of special signifi-
canoe and importance as a means of
acquainting the President with the
views of the state executives and as
means by which the President can
impart his ideas on immediate prob
lens to the governors.
A social program of interest has
been arranged by Governor McCray,
the secretary announced.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-15
All Well, Radio
Word from Macmillan

Hanover. N. H, Oct. ia radio
gram from station WNP (Wireless
North Pole) located at the schooner
Bowdoin, latitude 1880 n, longitude
1870 m, and dated 1919 A. NJ, Oct.
4. was received today by Prof. John
M. Poor from Richard Goddard,
Dartmouth. 20, a member of the
Donald Macmillan Arctic expedition.
The message read: winter quarters
Refugee Harbor, Greenland, 1880
north. All we'll Winter setting
in rapidly. Regards to ALL" 1t was
relayed to Prof. Poor by j. Barnsley,
a radio operator of Prince Rupert,
3. c.
Goddard, who in college was prom
inent in Outing club activities, is
making study Of terrestrial mag
netism. He accompanied MacMil-
Ian on the explorers previous trip
to the North.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-15
Palace a Firetrap
Says English Expert

London, Sept. rs "a. P. by Mall
Buckingham Palace, home Of Kin
George and Queen Mary. is fretEl
subject to the gravest fire risks sr
cording to revelations in an offca
report of a royal commission az
pointed TO investigate fire preventz
in England. The British public j
alarmed at the possible danger 4
the royal family while in residual
in the palace, for a fire during @I
of the brilliant court nights. VIZ
thousands of guests are at n
palace could easily result in husI
Though royalty itself may often b
insignificant. royal residences raF
are. and buckingham palace, as II
as outward appearances go, is no al
ception. Each year thousands q
tourists gaze in wonder and admin
ton on the imposing stone faeSf
of the palace. one Of the architectut
sights of the British capital. FE
of them know the palace front is \
shell hiding an older building. Il y
like a beautifully decorated theaa'
fire curtain which separates the pei
pie from the stage settings Of ]
royal court.
Behind the noble palace front 81
maze of royal reception rooms, @'
quoting halls and living quarlss
for the royal family. and its renna
of retainer5, court officials and SCI,
wants. These quarters are separaN.
by inflamable partitions and linRh
by labyrinth of drafty halfway
and a net work of old fashions
electric wiring and heating instaia'
tions.
Despite the fire risks, no EngN
government buildings are even y,
sured no matter what may be the'
value or that of their contents. puI'
ing the year ended December W.
the commission reports. Il hres Is
CURED in government buildings esI
of them being attributed TO s1O'
circuits due to defects in OLD eiA
trical installations.
Buckingham palace IS only one |.
London's historic buildings open
fire risks because of thee nature
its construction. Somerset nous
of priceless documents,
another. This building is souN
of great anxiety to the goyernmsl
according to the report of the Gun
on fire prevention. -.
Many precautions are uA.
against fires in Buckingham paia9
Somerset house, the Houses
and other goVernhis.
buildings. There are conunu,
patrols of night watchmen many
whom are trained firemen. SerVan
and officials of all classes receive !. =
struction in the use OF nre e
Government off1ciais e
plain the lack of insurance by 81 Il
ing that in many cases. sucn az !
House of Parliament. it woulu q
TO estimate their vaiue )
insurance purposes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-15
Osteopathic Association
Annual Convention Boston

Hartford. Conn. Oct. 1.-THE an
nual fall convention Of the New
England Osteopathic Association will
be held in this city Friday and Sat-
urday. October. 18th and goth. Presi-
dent Clyde A. Clark has issued the
official call for the meeting and APP
proximately 200 osteopaths from the
New England section are expected
to gather here for two days Of in
tensive discussion of the problems
and accomplishments of osteopathy.
The convention opens at o'clocL
Friday afternoon with general
conference and closes with a radio
address by DR.. George w. Goode of
Boston at o'clock Saturday evening
from Station WDAK, Hartford.
Many OF the leading osteopaths of the
comprehensive program, is being
completed, embracing the latest adj
vances in the practice of osteopatby.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-15
Great for Rheumatic
aims and SwelIings

When rheumatism settles in any
of your joints and causes agony, dis
tress or misery, please remember
that Joint Ease is the one remedy
that brings quick and lasting relief.
It matters not how chronic or ag-
gravated a case may be-rub on
Joint Ease and relief is sure to fol-
low.
Joint Ease is for joint troubles only
and is a clean, stainless preparation
That all druggists everywhere are
recommending
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-15
No Small Coin in Germany

Berlin, Sept. 20 CA. P. by MaiD-
Aluminium zoo and 500 mark pieces
issued by the government some
months ago for small change pur-
poses have entirely disappeared, and
it is even impossible to obtain them
at the banks.
With the depreciation of the cur
rency. the metal in the pieces soon
became worth more than their face
value in marks. Poker players, too,
are held partly responsible for dis
appearance of the pieces, as the
aluminium coins were just a handy
size to be used for chips.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-15
Ex-SheriH PenneIl WEEDS

Portland, Me-. Oct. 13.-William NJ.
Pennell. ex-sheriff Of Cumberland
County, ex-postmaster of Brunswick,
and now real estate dealer here, and
Miss Ida M. Phillips were married in
the home of her brother, Roscoe Phil
lips, $50 High street, by Rev. Daniel
I. Gross this noon.
Mr.. Pencil is one of the most
prominent Democrats in Maine. He
was elected sheriff in 1902 and was
within a few votes of election to
Congress in 1910. He was candidate
for United States Senator in 1911.
Miss Phillips was employed as ste
nograp her in his Office while he was
sheriff and has been his secretary IA
years. 1t is his second marriage. 4
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-15
Misses Whiting and Foster Hostesses

Misses Phyllis Whiting, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. E. P. Whiting. and
Helen Foster, daughter of Principal
and Mrs. Harry A. Foster, gave a
much enjoyed Halloween party Fri
day evening in the attic at the home
of their parents, which is a double
house on Madison avenue, and the
attic is open and an ideal place to
give a Halloween party. The dec
oratiOns We're in orange and black
and were attractiVely arranged by
the young hostesses and their moth
ers. The Jack O. lantern lighting
effect was gruesome and dim.
The guests were Misses Meary
Merrill, Marie Bison, Dorothy Kill
breth, Agnes Cockburn, Dorothea
ClOugh, Doris Sylvester. Mildred Fox,
Birdena Valliere and Helen lies, and
Masters Walter Wilson, Francis Muir
ray, Bernard Holt. Richard Thomp-
son, George Halves, Ernald Mullen,
Felix Dionne. Emile Dionne. Murray
Decker and Smith Ames.
Victrola music was enjoyed for
dancing and many pleasing games
were played. Delicious pumpkin pie,
cheese. doughnuts and cider were
served. The guests upon their ar
rival were greeted by Mrs. Whiting
and Mrs. Foster and were directed
to the attic, the scene of the festiv-
tiles. The affair was much enjoyed
by the guests and the Misses Whit
ing and Foster proved themselves
most excellent hostesses.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-15
London Crazy Over Mahiong

London. Sept. IS CA. P. by Man,
Mahjong has become the latest ci I,,s
of London. and it is prophesiea '" n
be the most popular indoor spor' :
England this winter. ,.u
Thousands of Mahjong sets ns =,
been shipped from China durins ~ y,
last few weeks and almost e.t eva.
London shop of this class is eAii''
iting the sets in it's windows.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-15

Eugene McNeill and Edward Pom
ner or the Good VIII Farm ut
hinckley were found wandering
around the Saco streets by the police
late wednesday and were taken 10
tne police station where they were
gwen shelter for the night. They
admitted that they had run owav
from Good Will Farm. Ronnar
vas sent to New York where his
mother Is living and Mcneil win he
returned to Good Will.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-15
PERSONAL MENTION

Mrs. John Vitaline left Saturday
morning for Boston to visit he son.
Miss Mary Lessard went to Wa
terville Saturday morning to visit an
aunt who is i'll.
Attorney William B. Brown of
Madison was in town on professional
business Saturday.
Hon. Clyde H. Smith was in Oak
land Saturday evening where he gave
an address in favor Of the proposed
4S-hour amendment.
Mrs. Joseph II. Murray of Cross
street was operated upon at the Ken
nebec Valley hospital Saturday
morning.
Miss Evelyn Bragg Of Portland ar
rived in town Friday night to visit
her grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. c. N.
Bragg of East Leavitt street.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. A. Lindsay and
little son, Stafford, Jr., left Saturday
morning for Boston where they will
be guests of relatives for two weeks.
Miss Grace Fox, senior at Colby
college spent Friday night with her
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Fox
of Fairvicw avenue.
Mrs, Sadie Bates of Sandy Point,
one of the trustees of the State Re-
formatory for Women was in town
over Friday in attendance at a meet
ing of the trustees held at the in
stitution.
Rev. George J.. Thurston. pastor
of the Federated church was in
Cornville Sunday afternoon where he
conducted a service in the town hall
and was assisted in the music by
members of the Federated parish
Mrs. Frank Goodwin and son. NAL
colin of Athens were in town Satur-
day and left on the morning train
for Maiden. Mass. where Mr.. Good
win has employment and where they
are to make their future home.
Mrs. Arizilla Smith who has been
in Arson for several days the guest
of Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Hilton has
returned to the home of her nephew
and wife. Mr.. and Mrs. Wilbur w.
Creation with whom she resides.
DIR. Fuller and his mother have
returned to Bath to re-establish
their home. DIR. Fuller is a veter-
mary and he and his mother moved
her few months ago and have re-
sided in the Flagg hause on East
Front street.
Friends of Mrs. Boardman Davis
of Beech street will be sorry to learn
that she is suffering severely from
some trouble with one of her ankles.
Mrs. Waugh and grandson of the
Lakewood road has taken the upper
apartment in the Mrs. Doris Tylers
rent on East Front street.
Mrs. William Stewart, formerly Of
Middletown, Conn, now residing in
Portland with her daughter and hus-
band, Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph w. Leigh
ton returned to Portland Saturday
morning after visiting Mrs. Samuel
Kirby and Mrs. Walter II. Hight of
Dyer street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Hall who have
been guests of Mrs. Halls sister and
husband, Mr.. and Mrs. Timothy Pike
in Cornville and brothers and their
wives, deputy sheriff and Mrs. Elmer
Trafton of Harmony and Mr.. and
Mrs. Lionel G.. traitor, Skowhegan
relatives in Pittsfield left Saturday
for their home in Methuen, Mass.
Mrs. jeremiah Perkins who has
been in town on business pertaining
to their home on Madison avenue
which they have let while they are
residing in Auburn where Mr.. Per-
kins is employed. returned to Au-
burn Saturday morning.: while in
town Mrs. Perkins was the guest of
Mrs. Clara Brown.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-15
LOCAL NOTICE

Millinery Opening at her home, rs
Turner Ave, Skowhegan. Mrs. r. Z.
DasSett is prepared to make and
make over hats at very reasonable
prices. oct3d12t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-15

Cal es, crullers, cookes-pies,
pastries, puddings-can be brought
nearer to perfection if favored with
Bakers Extracts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-15

Earliest notable stone bridge IN
America was the Tempoalo Aoued11ct
Of Mexico, built between 1858 and
1870.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-15
Speak at St. Adams GRANGE Fair

Both Gerald c. Dunn. the county
agent and Miss Marion G. Hare the
home demonstration agent We're in
st. Adams Saturday, where they at
tended the Grange Fair and both
gave addresses on Extension work at
the afternoon meeting.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-09-14
FAMOUS BARGAIN
BABY DISCOVERED
IN FORT WORTH
Search Continues for Fos-
ter Mother, Who Fled
From Court Order.

Fort Worth, Tex, Sept. IA
Claiming that they believe her to be
the famous bargain baby of Mrs.
Thelma Adams, who was taken from
its mother after its birth in a ma
ternity hospital here three years ago,
county authorities last night took
charge of little Ruth Darrah when
they found her hidden in a home in
the suburbs, where she had been tax
en- by Mrs. Agnes Darrah, her foster
mother, at 3 O'Clock last Tuesday
morning, when Mrs. Darrah, lying Sc
riously i'll on cot, was carried from
her apartment in a hotel in the bust
ness district. She has not been FOUND
since.
When Mrs. Darrah and the child,
which, she claims, is not the missing
baby, fled from the hotel to avoid
the serving of commitment papers on
her, for contempt of court, police i'm
mediately instigated a search for the
woman and child. Thursday after
noon they received a tip, which they
followed, and found the child, which
had been placed with a family of
friends while the mother made her .es-
cape.
Mrs. Adams never saw the child
after it was born. Although asked
for, it was denied her, and when,
more than a year ago, she publicly
demanded that the maternity home.
where the child was born, return it TO
her, she was told that it had been
formally adopted, but its whereabouts
were not revealed.
1t was claimed by the matron ct
the maternity home that Mrs. Adams
paid $500 for the disposition of her
child, but this statement is denied by
Mrs. Adams, who says that the sum
was paid for medical attention rem
dered.
The search for Mrs. Darrah, who
fled the hotel, continues. There is
warrant for her arrest and confine-
ment in Jail on contempt charges for
refusal to reveal the whereabouts
of the missing baby.