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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-24
Teacher Home for Holiday
Given Party By Her Friends

A very delightful Christmas party
was rendered Miss Annette Poulin sun
day evening when about So of her little
friends gathered at her home on Bond
street. where most enjoyable evening
was passed. Miss Poulin. who teaches
school at Berlin, n. H.. has recently
returned home to pass the Christmas
holidays with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. George Poulin, and the party was
in her honor.
During the evening games and music
were enjoyed. after which refresh
ments of ice cream, fancy cookies and
candy We're served. There were many
beautiful presents for Miss Poulin and
the guests departed at late hour after
passing a most enjoyable evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-24
Capture Man and
Alleged Booze Car
Saturday Afternoon

Word came to the office of Sheriff
Cummings, Saturday afternoon that
two men We're doing q rushing busi-
ness in real liquor. from an auto
mobile, near the plant of the Cushnoc
Paper Co. Deputy Sheriff William
}. Cole went at once to the scene,
and approaching a big Studebaker
touring car. he located several quarts
OIL genuine "pre-war" whiskey in the
car. Deputy Cole succeeded in de-
tanning one of the men with the ma
chine, but the other made quick
getaway, and the deputy could not
leave the machine and his prisoner
to give chase. A hurry call was sent
10 the Augusta police station, and
oihcers Ramsdell and Dostie went to
me place post haste. but when they
arrived there the captured mans
companion had taken full advantage
OF his opportunity. and a thorough
search in the vicinity failed to To-
| cate him.
Deputy Coles prisoner was brought
10 the police station along with the
seized automobile, in which besides
the full quarts, were the straw COW
| erinGs from several other bottles.
Inc man gave his name as Andrew
lAlpSett of Brewer and declared him
nciL 10 De a PUBIC car driver and
the owner of the automobile. A
check on the registration. number
through the registration bureau at
the State House verified this fact,
Upset at once retained Herbert f.
Locke of Pattangall. Locke and
Perkins. and secured bail in the sum
OF $1,000 for his appearance in munic-
lpal court this morning, at which
time he will be arraigned on charges
| or illegal possession and illegal
transportation. and will be given an
opportunity to explain the alleged
dealings in the bottled holiday cheer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-24
California Quartet
Delights Many at
Baptist Church Service

"A crowded church greeted the Cal
iiornia Male Quartet Sunday evening
at the Happy Hour service at the PEN
ney Memorial United Baptist church.
RMS group of beautiful male voices
furnished special Christmas music for
the evening and proved to be one of the
nnest features yet presented at the
Happy Hour services.
The personnel of the Quartet 10 as
follows: John w. Lince, basso and di-
rector: George S. Thomas, first tenor:
Russell Lloyd. baritone; ]. Forsyth,
second tenor; Nell Lince. pianist.
the program which they presented
was as follows:
Soldiers Chorus from Faust
The PRAYER Perfect
Star of Love
I VIII Lift Up Mine Eyes to the Hills
The Spirit Flower
Mr., Thomas
On the Sea
Still Still with Thee (response to the
Sermon
Beethoven Creation Hymn
The Bells of ST. Marys
Two Negro spiritucl songs
Quartet
The Horn
Mr.. Lince
The Long Day Closes
Quartet
Several of the above numbers were
sung at vesper services at the First
CONGREGATIONAL church of Washington.
the presidents church. few Sundays
ago by the same quartet.
Before the service Sunday evening a
meeting of the Christian Endeavor so
ciey of the church was held and Pas
| tor Brown was presented with fine
silver electric percolator by the men,
bers of the society.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-24
Proof of Soviet
Connection with
Communist Group

Washington. Dec .3-Acknow-
Judgement of the connection between
the Soviet Republic and the Com
mnnist International was made IN
the IZvestia, the Soviet organ, on
November 1922, it was said today
at the state department. The date
was made public in Connection with
Moscow press dispatches quoting
Stccklof the editor of this paper, as
challenging Secretary Hughes TO pro-
duce the date on which the article
was printed.
Stecklof branded the document
from which Mr.. Hughes quoted in
his recent statement dealing with
Russian propaganda as a "foregery,
probably purchased by the American
secret police from some White
Guard Organization, such as exist in
Latyia for the spreading of fabrica-
tons"
The state department did not com.
ment on these charges, merely fur
nishing the date asked for by the
Russian editor, adding that the L.
vestia was accessible in many of the
large public libraries.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-24
HINCkLEY

Miss Beatrice Drawn and Miss
Ruth Horne were recent visitors in
town,
Delma Bossey has been the guest of
her sister. Mrs. Gladys Palmer, the
past few days.
DR.. Ethel Walters Of Fairfield was
an over night guest of Mrs. Melvin
Palmer. Wednesday.
Arthur COvell. a senior at the Uni
vcrsity of Maine, was a visitor the
first of the week at the home of his
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. l.. A. Covell.
Mr. and Mrs. Harold +. Dore were
guests Tuesday and Wednesday or
Mr.. Dore.j brother, William Spofford
and family.
Miss Lucy Barnes was the guest of
Mrs. Pearl Webb in .Waterville,
Thursday and Friday
Levi Decker. who has been clerking
in the store of + l.. Head the past
two years. has finished work at that
place ana is operating a hay press.
Ralph Cain has takeE the position at
the Head store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-24

and Edwin +. Megill. When ar
raigned in municipal court Satur-
day morning, NORM entered plea
of not guilty. Deputy Cole was the
first witness called to the stand for
the State and testified to the cir
cumstances of the raid.
Deputy Pinkham testified to find
ing one half pint bottle of alcohol
secreted between the floor timbers
beneath a broken board of the at
tic floor. This bottle of liquor was
wrapped up in an old stocking and
it was when the deputy's nashlight
was reflected on the neck of the
bottle as it projected from the sock
that he sensed the presence of the
liquor in the hide. Some dozens
of empty bottles were found in vari-
GUS places about the house, and in
a large box sunk in the earth of
the garden the deputies found other
bottles.
The bottles which the respondent
claimed were use as nursing bottles
were found in the recess ueiOw the
lowest drawer of a cabinet in the
kitchen.
Deputy Megill testified that he
was a member OF the raiding party
and substantiated the testimony of
the other two deputies as to the
finding of the liquor and empty bot
ties.
NORM took the stand in his own
defense and testified that he had
been working in the woods and left
his home every Monday morning,
not to return again until Saturday.
He denied all knowledge of the pres
ence of the liquor in his house, and
explained the presence of the empty
bottles, claiming that the children
often broke several each day by
dropping them on the hardwood
floors,
Judge Cony considered that the
circumstances in the case showed
the mans guilt and sentenced him
to pay a fne and serve a Jail sem
tcnCe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-24
Slight Snowfall Sunday
Night Presages White Xmas

With a slight fall of damp snow,
which began about 10 O'Clock last eve
ming. coupled with the weather report
which called for cloudy weather and
occa sional falls OF snow or rain and E
slight falling off in temperature, there
seemed a good possibility of white
Christmas this year. This is the first
time in several years that it has been
necessary TO speculate as to the wealth
err at Christmas. as there has always
been enough of the white crystals to
leave no doubt about the possibilities
of SNOW
The snow last evening was very
damp and much of it melted and ran
into the sewers at once. There was
however, enough to make the walking
slippery and to cover the ground with
a mantle of white.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-24
Cheerful Xmas Decorations
At Soldiers Home

The Home Hotel is very attractive
and cheerful in its Christmas decora-
tions. AS one enters the door the eye
first catches a glimpse of a large
Christmas bell and then tire other dec
orations of green and white crepe pa
per, ropinEs. wreaths, and mistlc-
toe hanging from the chandeliers. also
cut flowers and potted plants. Mr.. and
Mrs. Fuller have a handsome Christ
mas tree in their living room dccorat-
ed for the occasion. The homclike
Christmas spirit is there very promi-
nent. Mr.. and Mrs. Fuller have been
commented several times this summer
for the successful anagement. which
has enabled them TO keep the place
cpcn during the winter months the first
time in several Years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-24
To Rebuild Jap "Y"

Toxic. nov. ia. =. by MaiN- -
The Y. ". c. \. intends TO rebuild its
hall gymnasium and technical
schools in the Kanda district of To-
llio, destroyed by the. earthquake ana
fire The buildings will be erected
on the old site. which is one of the
student centers Of the city. The
work will occupy about three years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-24

Besides the program of special
music and exercises as announced at
the Green street Methodist church,
Sunday evening, there were several
features which had not been arrang-
ed previous to Sunday evening. Miss
Ellen Parker of this city, who is q
student at Bates college, was present
and read beautiful selection from
Mrs. Corinne Robinson. Mrs. W. S.
Mckee read q Christmas poem writ
ten by her husband, and the pastor,
Rev Ralph F. Lowe. also read an
original poem written especially for
the occasion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-24

Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Damrcn.
daughter. Mabel. and little son.
John, arrived in this city from their
home in North Belgrade to visit over
Christmas with Mrs. Damren's par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. Z. Berry of a
Bangor street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-24

4 delightful Christmas party was
enjoyed by the members of the Au-
gusta Study Club at the home of the
president. Mrs Dennis Donovan, Fri
day afternoon. There was a most
entertaining program of games.
readings, and an exchange Of Christ
mas presents. Mrs. \. j. Savage and
Mrs. Mary Brown were the commit
tee in charge of the program. Most
appo tizing refreshments We're served
by the hostess.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-24

Mr.. and Mrs. Waiter Brennan Of
Woodland are visiting in this city as
the guests Of DIR. and Mrs. Harry Nj.
Pattcn, Arsenal street. Mr.. Bren-
nan is an Augusta boy, and before
going to Woodland where he IS
chemist in - paper mill, was located
here and employed in the State la
boratory of hygiene.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-24
Been Downstairs

AT FIEIELDS YET?
See the miniature sliding scene. II
interests little folks and big folks.
see the Auto Camp Tent set up, life
size. with folding Camp Furniture
Tables, Cots, Chairs, etc, Radio,
Winter Sport Goods. Baskets, Moe
casins. Leather Goods, Vacuum
Bottles and Soap.
OPPOSITE DEPOT-FIFIELD'
dpc21d2t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-24

Miss Mary A. Murray. a teacher
in the Rumford schools. who has
been visiting at the home of Rev.
Ralph T.. Lowe for the past week
left Sunday for New Sharon, where
she will visit before returning to re-
sumo here duties at Eumford.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-24

Mrs. Willard j. Ford is visitor in
this city at the home of her sister
Mrs. Charles c. Metcalf. IS Chapel
street. After the holidays. Mrs.
Ford will go TO Boston to Join her
husband. who is superintendent of
the Charlestown plant of the Turner
Center Creamery. Mr.. and Mrs. Ford
We're formerly of Benton. and Mrs
Ford came to this city after closing
up their home there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-24

Miss Muriel HAYNES and her adop-
ted daughter, 14etitia. have arrived in
this city from Boston to pass the
Christmas holidays at-Glcnmere, the
residence of Mrs. J. Manchester
Haynes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-24

Mrs. f. n. Loring. daughter. Ruth.
and son. Wyvan Berry. who have
been visiting with relatives in this
city for the past ten days left Satur-
day afternoon for their home in Bid
deford.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-24

Prague, Dec. la. p by MALI
Czechoslovakia is one of the rev
countries in the world that produce
radium Twelve per cent. of the
worlds total. or "a grams. has been
mined here since 1919. The annual
output now fiuctuates between two
and one-half and three grams, worth
about $4,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-24
A Correction

BY error it was announced in Sat
urday's journal that Smiths orchcs-
ira would play at the -'orth Augusta
Grange Monday night. The orches-
ira will play at Riverside on that
date
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-24

Lawrence Black of Pueblo. Colo
RADIO, a student at Harvard college.
is passing the Christmas recess with
DR.. and Mrs. Richard Stubs of State
street. Mr. Black is the grandson OF
the late George n. Lawrence of this
of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-24
VASSALBORO

Miss Katherine Ballard of Gardi-
ner is -staping at the home of her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin Ballard
of Stewards for her Christmas va.
cation.
David Burns of West Gardiner Wis
tied his brother, Roscoe Burns, re
Gently.
Harold Galloup of Vermont is Ill
at the home of Karl Gates.
Mrs. Mary Mccoy is i'll at her
home at McCoy's crossing.
POPE AVENUE--Mrs. Anna Mar
den and daughter. Eunice Austin
and Mrs. Clara Perley. all of Water
Vile were al the avenue Saturday
on their way to the home of Mrs
Florence Bu2zell where an all-day
meeting of the Mistletoe club was
held.
Mrs. Olive Pope visited with
friends in Augusta several days last
week.
A number from this place visited
the school Friday at East Fassalboro
where well laden Christmas tree
and pleasing program were the fca~
lures of the afternoons entertain
ment.
Miss Sarah f. Tufts is passing a
norton Of her Christmas vacation
with her aunt and uncle, MIR. and
Mrs. Arthur w. Pope.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-24

The many friends OF Miss Helen
Cassidy will be pleased to learn that
she is gaining rapidly after her re
cent operation for appendicitis at
the Augusta General Hospital
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-24

Mrs. NJ. I. MacAllister of Chelsea.
Mass. who has been visiting for II
few days with her sister, Mrs kath-
crime phelan of Jackson street, re-
turncd Sunday 10 her home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-24

Miss Marian Brown, local cor
respondent for the Portland Press
Herald. went to New York City Fri
day, where She will pass the holi-
DAYS visiting friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-24

Among the local young ladies. at
tending school, who are at their re-
spective homes for the holidays are
Miss Ruth Pettingill, Miss Doris
Merrill and Miss Dorothy Wyman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-24

Miss I.onise Davies. who is en-
ployed in New York City as de-
signer. is passing a few days at her
home in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-24

Queen Temple No. 10 Pythian Sis
ters will meet on Tuesday evening.
January 1st.. instead of on Christ
mas night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-24
LOCAL NOTICE

Masquerade dance. Christmas eve,
Dec. "a, Red Mems hall, Riverside.
Smiths orchestra with banjo.
dec24d1t
Big dance Golden Cross Hall We'd
nesday evening, Dec. 20. Peaslca's
Novelty orchestra. DeC2ldSt.
Decorated Christmas cakes and
plum buildings. Order early Web
Der q Hewitt, Augusta. Dec24d1t
Imported religious articles for sale
for sale at Arthur Teueaults, 81
Water street. Also Lakme pearls
and other Christmas gifts. dec24-25
On sale at Libby & 'Ripley's auc-
ton rooms, 81 Eastern avenue, Au-
gusta, six solid inlaid mahogany
dining chairs. Phone 91T-M. d24d1t
DR.. B. L. Hodgkins. Dentist, has
moved from the Purinton block 10 242
Water St, the office formerly oceu-
pied by DR.. Roberts. over Beane &
Cross store. decld26t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-24

Miss Sara Dell of Strong, and her
brother, Richard Dell are visiting in
this city through the Christmas holt
days with their uncle, DR.. Richard
Stubs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-24

Mr. ard MIS- Ernest Dakin OF New
Sharon were in Augusta. Saturday
and Sunday, visiting here and at To-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-24

Probation Officer Edwin c. Bull
ock of Windsor was business wish
itor Saturday in Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-24
Monday, December "a, 1923.
AUGUSTA LOCALS
Telephone l35

Mr.. and Mrs. Horace Parlin of
Lynn. Mass. formerly of this city,
have arrived here to pass Christmas
with friends and relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-24

Same Prowse and Willis Went
worth of Riversidewere visitors Sat-
urday in Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-24
De FORE EST THREE
TUBE REFLEX RADIO
RECEIVER SI25.OO

with tubes, batteries and head
phone. No greater radio value
ever offered. Three steps radio
crystal detector, two steps audio
application. Inside loop aerial
mounted on the set. No other
aerial needed, tho short one may
be used. No ground. Range
1900 5000 miles. Uses dry batter
les. Interfering stations separat-
ed easily and surely with a twist
of the Hoop.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-24
Dicker Sale TODAY

There will open today at the auc-
ton room of Libby & Ripley a dick :
er sale with many bargains.-Adv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-24
Woman Will Stand
Trial on Charges
i'm C0burn Killing

Birmingham, Ala. Dec. 23-Dccid
ing on advice Of her attorneys not
70 fight extradition. Mrs. Margaret
Weaver, arrested here Saturday
morning on an indictment charging
her with being an accessory before
the fact in the staying of William
s. Coburn. ku KluN Khan attorney,
left here for Atlanta this afternoon
in custody of an agent of the Office
of Solicitor General John a. Boyken.
On learning last night that an Of
f;cer was coming with extradition
papers for her to return to Georgia.
Mrs. Weaver hurricdly employed at
torneys and said she would fight ex-
tradition. She had denied any con-
ncction with the Coburn murder case
and maintained that she was out of
the state at the time Coburn was
fatally shot by Philip f. Fox, Khan
Publicity agent. Later, however, she
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-24
LIBBY & RIPLEY.

admitted she knew Fox ,nt,na,,.
but still declared that SHE was a.
way connected with the slayins ;" ~
she consented to return 10 a..
after after preliminary agreemen, 'a I'M
oeen MADE with Solicitor Royt ~, ms
Ii,.CH we nature OF which WAS not
torneys. Vi her att
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-24

ELECTRIC VACUUM swErp,,,,
with suction that surprises and !.
price, too! Sec il i'm
fIfIETn's SURPRISE sronn
+, Opp. depot ami ,,n,y,
dec21dSt """n stairsl
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-24
DeFOREST FOUR-TUBE
REFLEX

Three stages radio publication
crystal clear detector, two stages,
audit amplification one STAGE
power. adjudication equivalent
to seven tube set. Only one
tuning dial! Simplest to op-
crate.
Transcontinentai reception set
less accessories ..-...... $3.50
Tubes, Batteries. Headphone
additional $36
complete ............... 1856
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-24
CHRISTMAS
RADIO SETS

SINGLE TUBE
RADAK RECEIVER SIS
Necessary Accessories. :. $12.5o
Complete $3.50
New Britain herald., 1923-12-17
25 Fears Ago Today
Taken rom Herald of that date

William Greene of Franklin Square has entered the employ of Merider provision house.
 The next game of polo the H. Older shaw's clerks team will play will be with the team representing the em- ployes of the New Haven road freight house.
 NJ. J. Halloran has purchased J. F. Burns drug store.
 Mayor Webster was present at a meeting of the sewer and advisory boards last evening.
 Mr. and Mrs. James T. O'Connor have taken up their residence in their new house on Liberty street.
 Samuel Knight received as a gift today from a friend in Ohio a King Charles spaniel puppy
 An agent for collecting agency Was around town today dressed in a red suit with knickerbockers and golf stockings. He attracted considerable attention and many jokes were cracked about his appearance.
 Joseph NJ. Halloran was elected chief ranger of Court Charter Oak, F. of A, at the annual meeting last even ing.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-17

! that is good. affecting the same mat l ter. It should, in all fairness, coun- i teract the effect Of the bad news. It is i given the same amount of space in the 1 press as was the noting of the event l that caused so many people to pre- i diet dire happenings or conditions. 1 But the mouth-to- mouth publicity ] is lacking. People are not as inclined ] to spread good news as they are to
 hemoan unfortunate circumstances. i They arc not as inclined for instance, l to emphasize the good things that are occurring in town as they are to com
 plain of the things that they do not like. The erection of a new manu- l featuring plant, if it happens to be
 small one, is mentioned and the sub~ ject dropped. But if a small plant
 fails it furnishes a text to many for
 continual pessimistic prediction. The effect is all bad
 Not long ago a couple of eases of
 smallpox were found in this city.
 People began to talk about it, quite
 properly, in order to emphasize the necessity of taking precautions. Vac cination was urged, not insisted upon Many needed the advice of the health superintendent and saw to it that they and and their children were Vaccinat- ed. But the talk did not cease with emphasizing the necessity Of taking precautions. All the unpleasant things that could be said were spoken about the health conditions in the city which, as q matter of fact, are unus- ually good fer this city which nearly always stands better than others in this aspect of life.
 Now comes the news that should be given more emphasis than was the bad. There are no new cases of smallpox; none have been reported in two weeks and the two New Britain patients are showing marked improvement. The smallpox scare" is at an end. Addi- tional good news comes in the iH- formation that &s result Of the ad- vice given hy tho health department and High school authorities there were many vaccinations which will make those who took this precaution immune for years to come. The fading of this menace in so short a time means not only that tho disease itself was mastered and its spread prevented but also that the general physical condition of the people of the city was such that they were well prepared | to ward off sickness.
 The next time good news comes we 1 should all try. as we have tried, to l the good news in every way quite as eagerly as human beings are accus- toned to mention casually all the bad I news they can think of.