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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-26
Britain Declares
Burma Exclusion
Documents Spurious

Washington. March 25-The 6taM
Department has accepted the assutss
ance Of the British e0Yernment thes
a proclamation alleged 70 have bee1
signed in 1884 by Queen Victoria anu
an agreement purporting to hayy
been made by Great lritain z yeas
later in relation to oil rights
Burma are spurioiaA The two docy
ments in a report submitted three
years ago to the Senate by the sta0
Department, were declared to nav
expressly excluded American Oh
companies from doing business =
Burma. s.
Secretary Hughes. Ia identic com.
munications to Secretary Work q
the Interior Department, Secretary
Hoover Of the Commerce Departures
and the Federal Trade Commisston
made public today said that the
British government has stated thas
these documents are spurious and
this statement has been accepted ~
the State Department"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-26

II began using it that night,
washing the sore with half Zonite
and half water and then wetting
tho bandage thoroughly. l have
used three bottles of the antisep-
tic. Before l had finished the third
bottle the sore was completely
+ lied but I kept on using it week
longer to make sure.
1.-THE only thing can say is that
what has happened seems like a
miracle from Heaven. l have since
used Zonite for n bad sore throat
and over night it was cured, but
this hardly seems worth talking
about after such an experience as
mine. 1t would be impossible for
me to put my gratitude into words"
Zonite. although more than twice
as powerful as pure carbolic acid.
is poisonous. non-irritating and
healing. 1t destroys germs like
fire. yet can be Used on the most
delicate membrane and tissues with
no harm whatsoever.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-26
Many at Opening
Of New Pharmacy

Much to the surprise of many Water
willie citizens. Daviau's pharmacy IN
the new Professional block was opened
Saturday morning, as it had been re-
ported that the formal opening would
not ccur until April .. During the
day Mr.. Daviau estimated that over
1000 people visited the new store. The
store is one of the most up-to-datc
pha rmacies in New England and is
great addition to the city. The entire
length of both sides arc fitted with
buffets mahogany fixtures and on the
left on entering is large modern soda
fountain. Panelled with white and
topped with gray italian marble. In
the rear over the prescription room is
a balcony office. which is to be equipped
with the latest office fixtures. The
large display enclosed windows make
| an added attraction and greatly beau
| tify the front and entrance to the
store,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-26
New French Pastor

Rev. Father Joseph Kalen an
nounced yesterday at the different
masses that the Rev. Denis Martin
of st. David. Aroostook county.
Maine, had been appointed by the
Right Rev. Louis S. Walsh, Bishop
of Portland, to succeed Rev. Father
Narcisse Charland as pastor of ST.
Francis de Sales church. Rev. Father
Martin is we'll known in Waterville
having been. assistant for several
years at the Notre Dame Parish. The
new pastor will take charge on April
the Sth.
Rev. Father Kalen announced also
that the Right Rev. Bishop had ap-
pointed him pastor of new parish
to be formed in Sanford, Maine.
Father Kalen has made many friends
in Waterville during the four and
one-half years he has remained here
as Father Charlands assistant, and
his departure will be greatly regret
ted
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-26
PITTSTON

EAST-Miss. Hazel Skchan and
brother, Francis, have been visiting
their aunt, Miss Louise kealy, for
few days.
Mrs. w. f. Seekins, who has been
the guest of Mrs f. A. Hanley at
Randolph for a few days, has re-
turned to her home.
John Jacques, who has been en-
ployed in Augusta the past winter
is at his home for a time.
Among the business callers IN
Gardiner Wednesday from this place
were Mr.. and Mrs. John Jaques ana
daughter, Owen King, and Miss Lucy
King. Mrs. J. E. Marson and Mrs. +.
w. Morang and son, Richard.
G. G. Gary was in Gardiner recent
" on business.
r. A. Roper recently sold two nice
COWS to go to the Brighton market
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-26
Sons of Italy Head
Says No Demand
for Fascist in II. s.

New York, March estate Sena-
tor Salvatore A. Gothic, grand mas
ter of the Order of the Sons of
Italy. today issued a statement as
serting that Fascimo was distinctly
an Italian movement and that there
was no need or excuse for its or
ganiZatiOn in the United States. He
referred to recent reports that the
society was organizing here and al
ready had 10000 members.
He presumed that he majority Of
the 100000" were Italian veterans of
the war, who came to America at
the close of hostilities. "Fpr." he
continued. 1.-THE American citizen of
Italian extraction is actually earn
estly engaged in characterization,
not 'Fascismo.'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-26
Bout at Legion Tonight

Eddie Polo. the fistic pride of Elm
.lly has kindly consented to stage
a. exhibition bout this evening at
uie american Legion hall directly
sIler the regular meeting. Just who
We man will be who will clash mits
".'i Eddie is not to he given out.
~ NOSE in charge of the affair are
sseplng it as surprise for the cx-
ssr'ice men. hut all members may
wei assured that the bout will be
"o,th seeing. There will also be a
summary ~. miX-up between two of
county.
All legion members are requested
We present early as there will be
.eport of the county meeting which
y yas held last Thursday in Augusta
''eh py one of the delegates.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-26
Ice Jam Interrupts {
Western Massachusetts
Wire and Light Service

Springfield, Mass, March ga
dozen farm houses in East Charles
mont have been cut of and TELEPHONY
and electric service has been inter.
rupted by a huge ice jam In the Deer-
field river. q tributary Of the Connec-
ticut. The jam is the largest in the
memory Of residents in the Deerneh
valley. Telephone and electric wirs
poles have been uprooted along the
banks and precautions are being tai.
en- to guard against a washout on the
Fitchburg division Of the Boston 4
Maine railroad. Farmers have oesp
forced to use boats to visit livestock
in their barns. Roads In the district
are blocked with ice and impossible
in many places. Ice in the Connect.
cut river above the Holyoke dam be.
gan breaking up tonight. The con-
necticut river was rising rapidly late
tonight
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-26

1t is understood that arrangements
have been made for a meeting of the
Ilu KluX Khan to be held in Waterville
Tuesday evening. The manager Of the
silver Theatre, where it is understood
the meeting is to be held. said last
night that the theatre had been en-
gagged over the telephone for lecture
Of this kind. 1T is expected that Pro-
fessor Farnsworth. who has been adj
dressing meetings in other cities in the
State in behalf of the khan. will be
present. 1t is reported that only those
interested in the organization Will be
9 l.>,iftCI
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-26

Two young men in this city arc
ready to prove that the life Of a boxer
is not altogether a bed of roses. and
that in the course of training extreme
hardships are sometimes endured in
order to put the body in first class con-
dition. The two young men several
days ago journeyed to Snow pond, cut
a. hole through several feet of ice and
took the first dip of the season re-
ported in this part Of tie State. In or
der that the story might be verified
4; kodak was taken along and pictures
were taken.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-26
Henderson Girl Dies
Reconciliation with
Lover Came Too Late

Boston, March differentiation
after lovers quarrel came too late
for Sylvia Henderson. the 16-year- old
girl who was taken to a hospital here
from a Bacy Bay hotel last Monday
suffering from poisoning. The girl
died tonight in the hospital with her
mother, Mrs. May Henderson, at her
bedside.
The girl was taken to the hotel by a
friend of her lover, with whom she
had quarrelled. They registered as
man and wife and the girl was be-
lieved to have taken the poison while
at the hotel The man was arrested,
but subsequently discharged after he
had told police that he had been be-
fricnding the girl and had triel to
hclp her.
In the hospital her sweetheart came
to her and their troth was renewed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-26
Rescue W0uld-Be
Suicide from He'll
Gate WHIRLPOOL, N. Y.

New York, March 25-After leap
ing from the bow Of the municipal
ferry boat. Harlem. into the He'll
Gate whirlpool in the East river
Mrs. Katrina Vasti was rescued to-
day after the boat had pursued her
down stream in the swift current for
quarter mile. Deckhands saw the
woman leap into the stream and the
boat was Immediately put about. The
HARLEM barely avoided running
ashore off Blackwell's Island in ef-
fecting the rescue.
Mrs. VAST was taken to a hospital
and revived. She was expected to re-
cover.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-26
Marvels Accomplished In
War Continued In Peace:
flew Form Of Antiseptic That Drove Infection
From Allied Hospitals Is Equally
Successful In the Home

After all antseptc had failed to check infection in
the war hospitals of France the CaeDakn Solution was
discovered 1t drove infection from the hospitals healed
great gaping wounds like magic and saved the lives Of
less numbers of men.
Zonite, stabilized and improved form of the famous
World-War antiseptc accomplishing similar wonders
the hospitals homes and ia ctores throughout the United
States Below is letter fromNrs. L. T. Brendle Newton
Center Mass that indicates the effectiveness of Zonte when
used for chronic infections.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-26
Say Students Made To
Walk On Spikes In Bare Feet

Newark, n. J.. March 24-Supt. of
Schools Corson today ordered an in
vcstigation of alleged third degree
methods employed by Louis a. Hor-
witt. physical director of the Miller
street school to obtain truancy con-
LESSONS from two boy pupils.
The boys, Kenneth Kinsey and
their shoes and stockings and with
long ropes tied around their waist,
were lowered to steel spikes Of rum
ming shoes sharpened in their pres
cncc. according to the story told to
Charles Fl. Gleason. assistant super
intendcnt of schools. Girl pupils
looked on during the proceeding.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-26
To Probe RumOrs
of Attempt to Bride
| Gov. Small Jury

Chicago. March 3b.-Nembefs Of
Governor Len SmalYs family have been
subpoenaed to appear before the grams
jury which convenes at Waukegan to-
morrow to investigate rumors Of an
alleged "ttempt to bride Jurors and
veniremen in the trial of Governor
Small last summer on charges Of con-
spiracy, it became known today. = s,
] lie Small. the governors son. ~
E. English. his son-in-law. and Werner
w. Schroeder. his legal representative.
have all been summoned to appear be-
for the jury. the governor announces
Members Of the jury which acquitted
the governor also have been asked u
appear before the jury to testify, ~
was reported. The total number Of
subpoenaes issues is nearly 60. =
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-26
FARMINGDALE

Schools in town closed Friday for
the spring vacation.
Miss Blanch Brown. who is teach
ing in the Junior High school in
Houlton. will pass the Easter vaca-
ton with relatives in Princeton. in
stead of coming home.
E. J. Hodgdon left last week to
visit with friends in Portland for a
few days before going to Boston to
visit his sons in Somerville and
Medfield. Mass. : -
Mrs. A. b., McCausland = is out
again after her recent severe illness
and went Fridav with her sister,
Mrs. Lid; Knox, to Lewiston for a
visit with friends.
Mrs. Nathan Bachelor left Thurs
day for Boston to visit her son In
Somerville, Mass. and other relatives
in or near Boston and expects to be
gone about 10 days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-26
Neighb0rs Rescue
Nine Children from
Burning Portland Bldg.

Portland. Me-. March 25-Policc and
citizens rescued the nine children of
Joseph Donatello. Of Gould street
from their burning home shortly be-
fore midnight. Eight youngsters
ranging in age from one to II years
We're taken from their beds and the
flames were so threatening that time
was not taken to wrap them in
blankets. After count had been
made. it was found that Angelina,
four years old, was still in the house
A neighbor found the half -suffocated
child and brought her out safely.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-26

The warm days and the cool
nights are keeping the sidewalks in
some sections of the city in peril
|ous condition after . o'clock in the
evening. Several minor accidents
have been reported during the past
week caused by people slipping on
|the icy walks. 1t is through no
fault Of the city commissioners that
these conditions exist as the melting
water quickly floods the sidewalks,
covering the sand which the COM
mssioners have put on during the
day. Saturday evening one party
Nlpped on the ice in front of the
pudding formerly occupied by the
IDEAL Lunch and falling broke out a
part OF the large plate glass window
y front of the store. Luckily. how
ever. no serious injuries were re-
eelved from the fall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-26
Health Crusade Started In Fairfield
Schools

A health crusade has been started
by the district nurse, Miss Florence
Staples, in the schools Of the town.
Several questions are to be answer
cd. every school day. The school hav-
ing the largest per cent. Of questions
answered for the month. get a cru
SADIE banner. Also the pupils answer
ing all the questions for a whole
month get prize.
At the South grammar. grades II
and III Miss Alice NJ. Ladd's school,
got the banner. The two pupils an
swering all the questions were Bed
ford Hume and Lucille Mitchell,
grade III. They were given ever
sharp pencils. Each pupil seems to
be taking a great deal Of interest in
the crusade which, Of course. is for
their benefit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-26
Calvert Associates
Celebrate Anniversary

New York. March 25-Town hall
was thronged tonight at the Calvert
Associates celebration of the 2S!)th
anniversary of the landing of the
Catholic pilgrims in Maryland, at
which Robert III. Lord. professor of
history at Harvard University spoke.
The day star of religious freedom.
Professor Lord said. rose with the
arrival of the Catholic pilgrims and
their first establishment of the prin-
cipie of religious intolerance.
James Brync. Thomas Walsh. and
IIilaire Belloc. English writer, were
other speakers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-26
Funeral Of Mrs. Elizabeth Marbry

Funeral services for Mrs. Eliza beth
Norton Marbry, wife of DR.. Charles
Marbry of North Vassalboro who died
at her home Friday afternoon at the
age of 66 years. will be held this aft
ernoon at O'Clock from the home. DIR.
w. w. Berry will officiate. Interment
will be at Hiram. Maine. Kindly omit
flowers. She is survived by her hus-
band: one daughter, Miss Greta Mar
by of Boston. and one sister. Mrs. Luz
Their Trumbull of Denmark, Maine. The
deceased was a graduate of the Old
Limington Academy of Limington,
Maine. and also member of the Meth
odist church Of North Vassalboro.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-26
WANTS PROBE OF
SUGAR INCREASE

Washington, March PA prediction
that 1924 will contain important sur
prises for the old line political parties.
unless something is done to curb big
business. was made today by Senator
Ladd. Republican. North Dakota. in a
statement joining in the demand for
an investigation of the sugar corner
THE people," said Senator Eadd, ARE
long stretches ahead of the backward
looking parties. who seem without
courage to face the problems of the
American masses"
AS a consequence. he declared, old
party lines are crumbling.
Seven cents a pound for sugar to the
consumer. the senator characterized as
pure graft and worse" and he asked
for the prosecution of those response
BILE for the present robbery of the
America people by a sugar corner"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-26
Two Army Airmen
Burned to Death

kokomo. Ind, March 25-Lieuten-
ant Gilbert II. Baker. of Frankfort,
Ind, and Private Earn Thornburg, of
Whittier. Cal, were burned to death
today when their airplane caught fire,
after falling at Fagley Field here.
! The plane was just taking off when
it was turned over by gust of wind
Spectators were unable to liberate
the aviators, who were pinned be-
meath the machine, in tim etc save
their lives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-26
Tariff Commission
Probing Certain Rates

Washington, March 25-Prelimin-
arv work has been started by the
tariff commission in it's Investigation
to determine whether changes in the
rates provided in the new tariff law
on II commodities are advisable.
Commission members said today 1t
would be several months. perhaps a
year. before recommendations are
ready for the president, who. under
flexible provisions of the law, has au.
thority to alter the duties.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-26

The University of Maine band and
orhestra are coming to this city to
rive concert on April 9th in Elk's
hail. under the auspices of the Cen
tral Maine Alumni Association of
Maine, The band contains 30 pieces
and the orchestra 10 and it is re-
uorted that wherever they have
given concerts they have met with
great success. A dance will follow
The concert.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-26
resurrection of
hing Tut's Dances

,s W. matter II old King Tut did live
ccm. thousands Of years ago. his
IN ' i. and the merry scenes of it are
clrh w reproduced by the Girls City
r Ip al the Elks' ball room in Water
jnss IN Monday and Tuesday even
has april and 10. Brim Jewett
Revue s "een directing q big Nine O'clock
th,t and Egyptian Cabaret fol-
Gan occasion. Since things Egyp-
Aat al are all the rage. it is evident
M "a .ne tlks' ballroom will be packed
AM e occasion of this Tut-Ankh-
WI relncarnation.-Adv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-26

The body of Domicile Gosselieu.
,ra - who died Thursday at the
q Mary's Hospital in Lewiston was
r n in Waterville yesterday.
The deceased was born in Canada.
lime 10 1851. Funeral services will
No conducted from the Notre Dame
church this morning at S.15. Inter
mont will be made in the Catholic
Pine Grove cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-26

The ladies' of the French Artisans
wish to announce to their members
that the secretary, Mrs. Anna Roderick.
will be at the millinery store of Mrs.
Adolpe Pouln. 50 Main street, every
Saturday evening from to O'Clock to
collect the membership dues.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-26

A cantata entitled "Penitence.
Pardon, and Peace" was delightfully."-
presented last evening at the st.
Marks church. The cantata was writ
ten by j. r. Mauncher and is very
fitting and appropriate for Palm
Sunday. The soloists did exceptional
well and are worthy Of much credit,
for their clear representations, and
singing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-26

The regular meeting Of Fort Halifax
Chapter, D. A. r.. will meet for an all
day session today at the home of Mrs.
George S. Patterson OH College avenue.
TIL. 10th anniversary will be observed
and letters from absent members " i'll
be read. There will be q lecture on
China by Mrs. Philip Dunbar.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-26

:, an item in Saturdays paper
,.i III of the remodeling of the
s S,"e formerly owned by Frank
, ,rIT we wish to correct the
, ,.ats as it should read now
s ssred hy Frank Haines and is to be
. .onverted into a sixteen room lodg-
Ia. hnuSe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-26
Portland Man Struck BY Train

While walking along the railroad
tracks in Woodfords on his way to
a new place of employment after ten
days Of inactivity, Renaldo Bernier,
forty-five years of age. Of 66 Long
fellow Street, WestbroolS, was struck
by an east-bound Boston & Maine
train at 6 o'clock Friday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-26
Solicitors Journal
Accident Insurance
Plan in CITY Today

Representatives of the Lysle Sys-
tenn will be in Waterville today and
will canvass the city in the interest
of the Journals reader service travel
accident insurance plan. Anyone de-
sirous Of information on the plan can
call the Naterville Office of the Kenne-
bee JOurnal-S00.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-26

Joseph Danielli Of Millinocket
was taken to Bangor on Fridays
train to be lodged in the County
Jail until he can obtain $4,000 bail.
He was arraigned before Judge
Frederick f. DOYLE OF Millinocket
Friday on the charge of stabbing
John Larkin in the fact and neck.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-26

The regular meeting Of the w. S.
Heath Circle. Ladies of the G. A. r.,
will be held Tuesday evening at 100
o'clock at the G. A. II. hall. There will
be musical entertainment. Usual sup
per at 6 o'clock
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-26

Hamilton, Ont.-After removing
valuable plumber from the plant o.
the Hamilton Cap company. burglars
were believed to have left time
bomb which exploded and set fire 10
the building. causing damage es'1-
mated at $125,O00'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-26

1ossnh seriack died at the Sisters
Vita. SU at :; o'clock yesterday after
r nvyp'M Mr.. Seriack has no relative
~ vW,teryille. and is thought to be
.ho y" Is years of age. Funeral ar
ss.vr o will be announced later.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-26

San Antonio. Texas, March 20
Chicago (American 6. 9, L. New
York (NationaD s. II, 0.
Leverett. Connally. Davenport and
Schalk; Graham, Nehf, Jonnard and
Schuyler.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-26

The Waterville Fire Department
to two calls yesterday.
first being rung in from box Alb at
five minutes past seven A. M. The
fire, however, proved to be only a
burning chimney in the house oc--
cupied b. Gideon Vigue and owned
by George Pouler on the corner OF
Bacon and Eastern Avenue. The
next was q still alarm reported
at $50 A. NJ, from the house
Of Austin Hadley on Chaplin street.
This also was u chimney fire and
was extinguishcd with two chemi-
Gals
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-26

Mrs. George Jones of Bingham, who
has been visiting her daughter. Mrs.
Vcrna McCollor. in the Elm City, for
several days, has returned to her
home
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-26

1;hrarv and MusicY committee
Inc Wateryille Woman's club will
Of .,'e IN the Womal's Association
r roon,s next Tuesday afternoon at .
o'clock,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-26

-. and Mrs. Willard Eastman of
.: NJ. nave returned home after a
'A., .., DAYS visit at the home of their
s ssu.h,er. Mrs. Carl Weymouth, in this
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-26

Mrs. Herbert S. Hopkins of Skowhe.
gan was a recent guest of relatives in
|aterville, returning to her home Sat.
urday.