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New Britain herald., 1923-10-03
MARRIAGE-DIyORCE.
1,126,4fS Weddings During Year But
 Separations Gain.

Washington, Oct. 3.-One divorce to 7.6 marriages in the United States last yeaE is the record disclosed today by the census bureaus marriage and divorce survey, the first since 1916, when there, was only, one divorce to almost 9.3 marriagesAJ There were one-ffth more divorces and about one-fftieth fewer marriages per 100000 of population last year than in 1916. The statistics which include fifures for every state were issued without comment
 There were 1.126,41S marriages re- corded last year, while in 1916 there were 1,040,6S4, showing a numerical increase of S5,734. To every 10000 of population, however. there were only 1,033 marriages in 1922 as com pared with 1,055 in 1916, a decrease of POS per cent.
New Britain herald., 1923-10-03
By MARIAN HALE NEA Service Writer

Paris, Sept. 24.--No matter how small or how large her wardrobe, the, Frenchwoman always has one plain suit of blue or black wool. You can't call it tailormade, for 1t isn't. The Parisienne never is tail- ormade, she always puts some little Feminine touch to her costume that removes it from the uniform class. but this suit is as near as she ever gets to severity.
 This season the favorite suit is the straight jacket, bloused by a narrow belt just below the hips, with a per fectly straight and very narrow skirt.
 With this she wears the fascinating blouses, vestees and accessories foI which she is so justly celebrated.
 It's Very Simple
 The fashionable blouse. as you will notice by these very Parisienne little sketches, Is simplicity itself and has no intention of betraying the where abouts of the waistline or violating the straight line silhouette any more than the one -piece frock has.
 And you can readily see that with out the jacket. these blouses give the effect of a frock or two materials rather than just blouse and skirt.
New Britain herald., 1923-10-03

used on the cuffs. Another gives you i, a Partisan version of pockets while l the other uses it's own material tucked 1 to create the desired effect of smart ness.
 Plenty of Color These costume blouses usually make no attempt to carry out the col or of the suit. They come in bright colors, or in white, sand beige or gray. The all-oVer embroidered blouse is frequently seen. as are the modifieations of the peasant blouse.
 The alternative of the costume blouse is the beautiful lingerie blouse of white dimity or voile. made en- tirely by hand, with frills or a fancy collar to be worn outside the jacket.
 The blouse of white crepe de chine with hand hemstitching and the mon ogram either in white or black or in pastel shade is also excellent style any maybe worn outside or inside the skirt.
 Tiny bouquets of French flowers or fancy belts are frequently worn with these suits and as the fall comes on. the fur neckpiece is added. This need not be the inevitable fox, but may be choker of mole. ernfine. caracul or any short-haired fur. made after the attractive pattern of the one sketched.
New Britain herald., 1923-10-03
HAUGH-HOULIHAN,

\ wedding. ceremony was per formed this morning at o'clock at St. Joseph's church when Miss Anna Houlihan became the bride of Thomas J. Haugh. Miss Margaret O'Connell was bridesmaid and James Skelley was best man.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-01

New York, Sept 80. (By A. Ply
Restlessness and irregularity in the
markets of last week were interpre-
ted In financial quarters as rejecting
uncertainty over the course of bust
ness. Most observers agreed that
while good volume of industrial ac-
uVlty is in prospect this fall, the
pickup from mid summer dulncss
has been no more than what might
be expected on a seasonal basis. and
that return to the high rate of last
spring is unlikely. The view pre-
walls that the spring boom represent
ted urgent buying to replenish stocks
which has been depleted during the
depression of 1921. and that the ex-
traordinary volume of goods which
is now being carried by the rail
roads is made up Largely of deliveries
of orders placed at that time.
Nevertheless, it is widely held that
stocks of goods are moderate, that
consumption is high. and that the
credit position is comparatively easy
In these important particulars the
LlOll tlIlctS IduICdIN IL OiIl Via
OF 1919 and 1920. Business men have
shown unusual caution in making
commitments.
While bushes prospects are fairly
good. brokerage houses feel that they
are not particularly promising to en-
courage renewed public participation
in the stock market. And with public
participa ton reduced commissions
naturally are severely diminished, :
condition which creates pcssism in
the brokerage fraternity.
Under these circumstances much is
made of isolated instances of over
production, real or imaginary. That
such n condition obtains in the OF
industry is generally admitted. THAI
il is also coming to prevail in the au-
tomobile industry is claimed by some
and rather marked weakness in auto
mobile stocks is explained on this
basis. Despite a seasonal slackenIne
which is now setting in, the produc-
ton of motor vehicles this year is eX-
pectcd to reach 1000, 900 of which
100000 will be pleasure cars. This
by far exceeds previous records.
The other major industry regard
ing which surplus output talk Is
heard is steel making, Pig lror
prices continue weak and many
Continued on Page 7-CoI. s.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-01
France Awaits Acts
Germany, Poincare
Says at ALLEY Wood

Ally Wood. France, Sept. 3o.-(Ry
A. PD-"The sullen proclamation Of a
truce she could not avoid is nothing;
it is what She does. that is everything.
We await Germany's acts"
This was the keynote OF Premier
Poincare'S first Sunday speech deliv-
cred before large asscnblage here.
Germany has abandoned the idea Of
laying down conditions" said NJ Poin-
care. That is well. But We shall
not have made step towards the al
deviation of strained conditions unless
Germany shows real desire TO enable
results to be obtained from tho seized
guarantees in the occupied territories
or if she expects France to change her
policy. or if she cherishes the secret
hope of obtaining advantages in return
for more words or resignation.
The moment has not yet come for
US to believe that our task is ended.
Tomorrow's work is more difficult than
that we have accomplished.
NJ. Poincare began his address by re-
pcating the reference he had made the
previous Sunday to those in Germany.
and perhaps elsewhere, who find his
weekly repetitions tedious, declaring
that they could continue until Frances
claims had been justified.
With what JOY shall he remain ST
lent the daN Germany understands, ;"
he exclaimed. But she has given us
daily fresh proof of her lack of under
standing.
Germany has Just surrendered on an
important point. in declaring that she
was obliged to cease resistance in the
Ruhr," continued the premier. thus
recognizing that the mad squandcring
of her resources prevented her from
going on with the miserable enterprise,
which was condemned by the popula-
ton itself. Germany's attempt to cover
her retreat by blank cartridge volleys
il but human. But why this hraGga-
docio. these threats and damp thun-
derboltS'
When the German government de-
clares that the Franco-Belgian inVa-
sion of the Ruhr contravenes the law.
when it reproaches them with Cypress
ing the inhabitants and abolition of in
diyidual liberty. It brazenlT rcVorScs
the roles to the French and Belgian
crimes which were committed against
them in territory legally occupied.
Thus it forces US to remain on guard
and continue these weekly medita-
tons"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-01
Liners Cedric and
Scythia in Collision
All Believed Safe

Queenstown, Sept 80 (By A. P)-
The White Star Line steamer Cedric
ard the Cunard Line steamer Scythis
nave been in collision in a dense fog,
according 70 wireless dispatch
from the SCythia, which is returning
to Liverpool
1t is believed there were no cas-
ualtics.
The Scythia is only slightly dam
aged.
Liverpool, Sept 30-A radio dis
palch received this evening announc-
ca that the steamer Cedric is due at
Liverpool Monday morning.
London, Sept 30--A dispatch from
queenstown says a tender with a
hundred passengers on board for the
steamer Scythia was obliged to re-
urn to Queenstown owing to the
.ohlslon between the Scythia and
.Se Cedri-, which obliged the Scy-
MA TO return to Liverpool.
several minor shipping disasters
happened during the week end ow-
ing TO the prevalence OF dense fogs
around the coasts OF the British Isles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-01
v. c. 7. u. TO POINT
OUT DUTY PEOPLE IN
DRY ENFORCEMENT
Educational Drive to
Be Launched in No
yember and Hold for
Full Year - White
Ribboner Head Raps
Druggists Criticism
of President in Port
land Address

Portland. lie. Sept. 30-A national
campaign by the Woman's Christian
Temperance Union for the purpose
of educating the people of the United
States regarding the 18th Amend
ment was announced by Miss Anna
A. Gordon, of Evanston. national
president, and acting world president.
in an address at the Friends Church
today.
This campaign. according to Miss
Gordon, will begin this coming Now
ember and will continue for a full
year, and viii include program of
arousing the nation to come forward
and take part in affairs pertaining
to the welfare of the country.
allegiance to the constitution"
will be its slogan.
I'VE plan to educate the people to
voice their protests in the places
where it viii amount to something
in places where elections are to be
held" Miss Gordon said. Not only
runners and bootleggers should
receive mention, but many other
people who are violating our laws"
Only SO per cent of the electorate
body went to the polls to vote in the
last presidential election, and we
hope to bring a change during the
coming year." she declared.
Miss Gordon said that New Eng
land ought to be proud of Calvin
Coolidge who has declared that this
law and other good laws will be en-
forced to the best of his ability
She bitterly assailed the druggists
who in a recent convention at Bos-
ton criticized the president. They
should have formed some construc-
tive program to aid in stamping out
the likker business in this country
instead of indulging in criticism
she asserted.
Miss Gordon. is en- route to Pitts
field. Me, where she is to he the
principal speaker at the state W. c.
T. L. convention.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-01
Historic Colonial
Home in Marblehead
Destroyed by Fire

Marblehead. Mass, sept o'-r re
tonight badly damaged the historlc
Colonel William Z. Lee homestead
built in 1863. and at which both
washington and Lafayette were en-
tcrtained as guests. The house was
one of the best types Of colonial achl-
lecture in New England. The upper
mart Of the old structure was de-
stroved. Other parts Of the house.
uniniured by the flames. were Gam,
aged by water. Hand painted wall
naper more than 200 years old De,
picting the Pilgrimage of Omar
was ruined by water.
The house was built by Colonei
Ice. who was quartermaster OF the
firsr colonial army under Washing
ton. Philantropic Lodge Of Free Ma
sons. one Of the oldest lodges IN the
tinted States. was organized in the
old house and there received lts
charter issued by Paul Revere IN
1765. For years the house was
regular meeting place of the lodge.
Arthur X Kemble is the owner Oh
the house. which he has used as a
nrivate residence. The police who
investigated. said that the fire was
started by an electric flatiron.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-01
Says Bandit Pair
Robbed Him of SGT

Bangor. Ne. Sept 3O-James Bell,
of Portland. aged IS, complained to
the police and sheriff tonight that
he had beer robbed of SCI by two
men whom he had met in a restaur-
ant here and whose invitation to a
motor ride he had accepted. Ac-
cording TO Bells story, the men
drove to point just west of New
port. and, then holding revolver
and a rife at his head ordered him
to give up his money which he did
Then they threw him out Of the car
and drove west. He was unable to
give a good description OF either Of
the men or the car.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-01

White Plains, y. Y, Sept. So.--A
thorough investigation into the causes
of the death of Mrs. Charles Webb,
wealthy New York and Philadelphia
society woman, who died last Tues
day night at the Westchester- Biltmore
Country Club in Rye, y. Y, was indi-
Gated today by Coroner FITZGERALD of
Wcstchcstcr county.
In statement issued after tele-
phone conversation with DR.. A. c.
Goettler, pathologist of Bellevue hos
pit2!, who is making a chemical analy-
Sis OF the dead Woman's Kidneys, the
coroner said an Investigation was
practically certain"
Ihe chemical analysis has not yet
bccn completed, he said. and no definite
steps will be taken until written re-
port has been received of DR.. Goett-
lors findings. The coroner's attitude
toward the case has changed consider
ably. as at first he declared there was
nothing to show that death had not oc-
CURED naturally.
DIR. William j. Meyer, who attended
Mrs. Webb in her last illness. today
denounced the county officials for their
inaction in the case.
Il am not thinking thing about the
case" he said. and | don't know what
the result Of DR.. Goettlcrs analysis
Will be. but. [ will say Mrs Webb died
under very mysterious circumstances. -
The dead woman. who was the
daughter of ). Jennings German. was
wealthy in her own right. owning large
blocks of real estate in New York
Her fortune was estimated at between
100000 and S3,000,000
Although Mrs. Webb died on Tues
day. it was not until Thursday night
that 1t became known an investiGa-
ton had been demanded by relatives
Among those who regarded the Wo-
mans death as strange were Mr.. and
Mrs. William I. Hunter, of Devon,
Pa. who were with her when she
died. but have since returned home.
They stated that Mrs. Webb had
become i'll about month ago and
( had rapidly become worse. Physi-
clans called in were at a loss to dag
nose the disease, but finally limited al
slow poisoning. Mrs. Webb was mar
ried last November 4, shortly after
her mother had died of causes said
to be similar to those leading up to
! her own death. About S12,250.00
was left to the daughter in Mrs. Cor
| hams will.
Relatives of the dead woman had
opposed her marriage to Mr.. Webb,
it was said by his friends, who de-
clared the demand for an investiga-
ton was the result Of an Old family
feud.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-01
Nj ade New Will

New York. Sept. 3O-Charles Webb
whose wife died in the Westchestor-
Biltmore Country Club, in Rye, y. Y.
last Tuesday. under conditions de-
scribcd by her relatives as myster-
ious will be questioned tomorrow at
police headquarters here. it was an
nounCcd by officials today.
For some weeks prior to her last
illness in Rye. Mrs. Webb was in
New York and if the statement by
relatives that she had been the vic
tim of slow poisoning is correct. the
New York authorities will have juris-
dictiOn in the case.
Mr.. Webb today admitted the ex-
istcncc of a ten-line will executed by
his wife shortly before her death. 1t
superseded one made before her mar
riage last November in which rela-
tives were named as hcnofciaries.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-01
Woman Physician
Commits Suicide
nv Gas Poisoning

Boston. Sept. 30.-A woman round
doad of gas poisoning in a room on
Columbus Avenue Saturday was
Identified TODAY as DR.. Alma Fowler
of Taunton. well-known in New Eng
land as a specialist in rve'diseases
Identification was made by her moth
or. Mrs. Esther Fowler of TAUNTON
Medical Examiner William Fl, Waters
declared that it was a case OF SUI
eide.
DR.. Fowler had been in i'll health
for some time. ii was said. ana had
been in retirement for several
months.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-01
SAYS Coolidge
Will be Nominee

New York. Sept. 3o.-Presidcnt Cool
idge will be nominated by the Rcpub-
lcan party. Senator Magnus Johnson
predicted tonight. The Democrats
will nominate the best progressive
they have and they can't pick any too
good" he added.
I'm the next cloction-thc presidcn-
tial election Of 1924-I am going 70
use my voice and strength TO talk TO
the farmers to hope TO defeat Repub-
liCan or Democratic stand-patter for
office We have to do that. Tho Dem
ocrats cannot afford To PLAY politics to
fool the people. If the Republicans
and the Democrats put up two st2nd-
patters we Che Farmer-Labor party)
can go between them"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-01
No Light on Death
Millville. n. J.. Girl

Millvillc. \. J.. Sept. 30-Appar-
entity ut little progress has been
made in the last twenty four hours
toward solving the mystery sur
rounding the death Of Emma Dick
son. the high school girl whose body
was found eight days ago in
thicket near her home at Brickboro,
Several men, however. are still
under suspicion, county detective
Frank ]. Lore declared. Lore Is
working on the theory that the gill
was slain to cover an attack upon
her. One Of those under suspicion.
he stated, was a neighbor Of the
Dickson's who was known to have
been infatuated with the girl.
Among some the conviction ap-
pears to ne growing that she met her
death accidentally.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-01

Especial to the Kcnncbec JournaD
Sidney, Ne, Sept. 29.-Scheduled
as about tine last of the fairs in
Kennebcc county this season, the
annual Sidney Exhibition held today
drew an attendance OF about 900
people and its program was keenly
enjoyed by all. The Sidney fair is
primarily a local institution, as peo-
pie outside of the town are not al
lowed TO compete for premiums, but
1t always proves IL good drawing card
for residents OF other parts OF the
county, especially Augusta and Wa
tcrvillc.
Good exhibits in livestock and
farm produce, "a l-Contested base
bail game, a baby show, and long
ana busy midway were among the
features OF which the far boosted.
Sidney has no race track, but IN
every other department of the fair
had 10 lack OF offerings for Its pa
irons.
The baseball game was hummer,
the Sidney nine winning from the
y
Is to II. North Augusta took the
lead in the opening inning, running
ii three scores to Sidneys one, but
n the third Sidney started a merry
co-round for five runs and did not
live North Augusta a look-in for
The rest of the game. That does
not mean that the North Augusta
outfit did not score again, but that
that team was always little nehlnd
in the tally. The teams were quite
we'll matched; the game heid the
interest throughout.
The lineup OF the two teams was
as follows: Sldney-Kolahd MI
brick 8 -; f n, IIcioi y .h ~" Pay
fafg' m EII'S' =" il% IN, pi'iIir;cl.
IhlInrlGh' = ",Iu - ~ ~ I,-,i+n IF
II; II. IhllhIlch' -, aiu D,,ii
Nofth Aus uSt1-' uuH'A1 St CO ~.
brook g are p, =. ~ 60 = s ctoyo,e
~ ,,.c,s -. I 90 AYERS cr.
49, o,'d - .r ,iI',I, II
anu u-u rL;,.;..
oran9e "a" ,'. Gi1od with
Inc Hr"lISe nan ""9 ,, No ,ho
uhusually soou IA ~ eNIi, ,,noo+o, ,,as
long rows % me- iGGn,lie 80 Tnno
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-01
Two Masked Men
Hold Up Supply
Officer; Get $500

Boston, Sept. 30-Two men, with
handkerchiefs over their eyes, and
carrying drawn revolvers. walked
into the Office of the Armstrong
company in the rear of the North
station here tonight, robbed AFFORD
Buck, supply officer of more than
$500, and then locked him up in a
closet. An employe, entering the
office an hour later. heard Bucks
cries and released him.
Buck told the police that the two
men approached him while he was
checking up his accounts for the
day. Brandishing revolvers. they de-
handed money. he said and when he
protested, they pressed their weap-
ons against his body and scooped the
money into their pockets. Then they
forced him into the rear of the office
where they locked him in small
closet
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-01
Wyoming Flood
Damage 100000

Greybull Wyo.. Sept. 3V.-Ib ~ \:
PD-Property damage approacanlng;
100000 was caused by the 4ood
which swept down the Big NON ~
river Saturday noon ana reacheu ~
Watar ,an from one TO four feet
dean thrnnpb an area covering about
tbren. fnnrths Of the residential dis
trict of The town. and six city blocks
sin remain Inundated. in spite OF the
recession Of the water, which began
late this afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-01
First Fatal Shooting
Vt. Hunting Season

Rutland, Vt, Sept. 30.-The fist
fatality Of the Vermont hunting sea-
son occurred today at Fairhaven
when Cornelius Bonvile. eleven
years old. son of Mr.. and Mrs. Ed
ward +. Bonville of that town, vas
accidently shot by a companion as
he was raising his rife from the
ground. the hammer catching on a
twig. The boy lived only twenty
five minutes. the bullet having pass
ed through his head.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-01
Proclamation on
Education Week
Given by Coolidge

WASHINGTON Sept. 30-Presldent
Coolidge issued proclamation to-
dav calling for observance of the
week beginning November is as Ma
tonal Education Week.
every American citizen the
president said lis entitled to liber-
al education. Without this. there is
no guarantee for the permanence of
free institutions, no hope of perpet-
uating self government. Despotism
finds its chief support in ignorance.
knowledge and freedom go hand IN
hand"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-01
$4,000 in Damage in
Portland Wharf Fire

portland, Maine, Sept. 3o.-All
"o"ntown apparatus and the fire
'oat fought a fire early this morning
.hich caused damage of $4,000 at
De packing plant of the Geneva
u-ppouctS Company on HOlyoke
.atl and threatened two govern
Nv, SenI ships. The wharf is owned by
Baxter heirs. including Governor
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-01
Bank Depositors to
Get Csc on Dollar

Toronto, Sept. 30.-Depositors In
the Home Bank Of Canada. which
failed recently, probably will receive
an early payment OF about % cents
on the dollar through an expected
advance from other banks to aid the
institution in its difficulty.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-01
Killed on Way to Church

BriIegater, Mass, Sept. 3O-Mrs.
Caroline Lachance was instantly kill
ed early today while on her way to
church when she was struck by an
automobile driven by Miss Louise
Dalboni. who was driving to the same
church. Mrs. Lachance was said to
have become confused while crossing
the street and Hiss Delboni. who was
driving slowly. according to witness
es. was not held responsible for the
accident
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-01
General Forecast

The tropical storm was central
sunday night IN approximately lati-
tude So and longitude 10 and NOV
ing northeastward.
The temperature was lower sun
dow from the Missouri and middle
Mississippi valleys eastward to the
Atlantic coast.
GENERALLY fair weather will pre-
,.aiI Monday and Tuesday in the At
lantic and East Gulf states.
Winds:-North OF Sandy Hook;
Fresh northwest and north, gener-
ally lar Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-01

Elwood, Ind. Sept. 30-Five per-
sons were killed and two others SER
iously injured when an automobile in
which they were riding was struck
by traction car at crossing near
here today. The members of the
automobile party, all of whom were
local farmers, were en- route to n
neighbours house when the accident
occurred.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-01
Child Badly Burned
PLAYING With Matches

Bangor, Me. Sept. 3O-Mary, five-
year-old daughter Of Thomas Curran
Of 118 Parker street. while playing
with matches today set fire to her
clothes and suffered burns which are
likely 10 DrOVe fatal.