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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-21
Narrow Escape Of Adminis- tration Candidates In Iowa And Michigan Cause Worry For Nations Executive
G. 0. P. SUCCESS HINGES UPON SUCCESS OF TOUR
Party Leaders Impress Upon Harding Importance Of His "SWing Around The Circle" Will Be No Vacation
By RAYMOND CHAPTER


 (By Leased Wire to The Age-HeraID ASHINGTON, June 2o.-A small but ominous cloud on the political horizon caught President Harding's eye as he swung on the steps of his special train for his big western trip. In state district overwhe1m- ingly republican for years--the Third Michigan-the republicans have barely elected a congressman by 400 votes. This, after a hot cam paign in which both sides brought in national speakers.
 This news from the state of Henry Ford had a rather disQuieting effect on the administration. It indicated that the ebb of last November is still present, and that Harding must bend every ounce of energy on the present trip to swing the tide back toward the administration or there will be serious trouble next year.
 Although the republican congress sional candidate. A. B. Williams, a manufa acturer, was elected, the ad- ministration could take little joy in the victory. In 1918 this district went republican by $500: in 1920 by 21,ooo and even in 1922, when the democrats elected senator, the Third district went republican by 7,6oo. Now this majority has dwin- dled to 1885.
 0 O 0
 Reverses In Iowa.
 Furthermore, this jolt comes after similar reverse In Iowa, when the normal 1000 majority In the Eighth district was cut to 1000 in a special congressional election two weeks ago.
 These are straws which give pause to the administration and make it imperative that Governor Perus carry the special Minnesota sena- torial election. A second farmer
 fCOutiuued nr Dag.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-21
CHECK ROOM LIABLE
Hotels And Clubs Held Responsible
 For Articles Lost

HOteIs And Clubs Held RespOnsfbIc
 For Articles Lost
 CHICAGO, June 20.-When a man checks his vanity case or woman her hat in the future, they may eat, dance or see the show satisfied that if the article is not forthcoming, later the value of it will be.
 The appellate court here Wednes- day placed full responsibility for checked articles on hotels, clubs and theatres.
 The South Shore Country club had appealed a lower court verdict of S1,000 for Miss Mona F. Dunne daughter of former Governor Dunne whose valuable squirrel coat was lost In the cloak room rush follow ing the clubs New Years party in 1920. The appellate court gave Miss Dunne the $1,000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-21
CLAIMS OIL WASTED

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. June 20.-J. s. Utley, state attorney general, an- nounced today that suits were being prepared for filing against four oil companies In Union county to obtain injunctions to stop alleged wasteful and improvident methods reported as being used to bring in oil wells in the Eldorado field. The action, 1t was stated. would be based on re- ports made by Charles Garrett, state conservation agent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-21
----es>>-------- FORTUNES SPENT

PENNSYLVANIA, June 20-Roald Arctic explorer. had spent his whole private fortune and even sold his home to provide equipment for the transpolar airplane flight which he has now abandoned. 1t is learned. He Is now believed to be attempting to reach the exploring ship Maud" which Is drifting in the ice pack between Wrangle Island and the New Siberian Islands
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-21
UNIDENTIFIED AUTO HITS SOUTHSIDE YOUTH
Driver Fails To Stop Following
 Accident

William Bratton. age IT, living at 519.A Twentieth street. south, was struck by an automobile at 9:30 o'clock Wednesday night at the cor ner of Sixth avenue and Nineteenth street, suffering severe wounds about the head. He was rushed to Frater nal hospital by Johns ambulance.
 The man who struck the youth did not stop his car when the accident occurred and at late hour there was no trace as to his Identity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-21
Go After Your Automobile NOD

Eight handsome automobiles will be given away free by The Age-Herald to members of the ''50,000 Club" in the next few weeks. The cam- paign is just starting and now is the time to get in. It costs no money to enter-the automobiles are FREE!
 Never before has such an opportunity been pre- sented-it probably won't come again. Enter to- day and pick off an automobile for yourself BEGIN EARLY AND FINISH FIRST!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-21
MRS. DEBOUCHEL
 HAS NO INTEREST

NEW ORLEANS, June 20. Mrs Onezima Debouchel of this city. plain tiff in a s500,000 breach of promise and islander suit against Asa c. Can dler. Jr., smiled today when informed q of the approaching marriage of the Atlanta capitalist.
 q knew nothing whatever of it. she said, and, being entirely uncon- cerned in 1t, of course l could not say anything about It."
 Mrs. Debouchel returned here re- gently from Florida after having spent several months in that state following the filing of her suit in Atlanta.
 It's news to me-" said Harry Gamble, counsel for Mrs. Dehouchel. Really, l can't keep up with MT Candler's matrim onial engagements"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-21
GREAT HEAT WAVE GRIPPING NATION,
 TAKES BIG TOLL
Weather Bureau Sees Relief From High Temperatures
 Saturday

WASHINGTON, June 20.-Two more days of the heat wave are pre- dicted by the weather bureau with a slight break Thursday night or Friday in the north Atlantic states and in the lower lake region. Cen eral relief may come Saturday.
 Harrisburg and Philadelphia, with 9S, had the highest temperatures in the east Wednesday. Washington, New York, Albany, Boston, Portland, Me, and a number of other centers reported 96 degrees. The heat wave which has brought scores of pros trations in many cities spreads over the country east of the Rocky mountains. Temperatures exceeded 90 throughout all of this territory w WednesdaV
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-21
CLEVELAND'S SON Isl MARRIED IN MEMPHIS
Daughter Of Bishop Weds Child Of
 Former President

MEMPHIS, Tenn. June 20.-Miss Ellen Douglass Gailor. daughter of Bishop Thomas F. Gailor, executive head of the Episcopal church in America, was married to Richard Folsom Cleveland of New York, son of former President Grover Cleve- land, here tonight. Mir. Clevelands mother attended the ceremony which was performed by Bishop Gailor in St. Marys cathedral
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-21
CHIROPRACTOR BEGINS| SERVING HIS SENTENCE

HUNTSVILLE. Ala, June 20.-Dr. D. P. Brack. chiropractor of Hunts- vile, recently convicted in the cir cult court of practicing medicine without license and sentenced to serve a term of 30 days in jail. to- day began serving his sentence. Dr. Brack is being treated with the greatest consideration by the jailer and has been assigned to light du- ties in the office.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-21

LONDON. June 2o.-Englishmen shivered today in overcoats and woolen underwear as a cold wave swept the country. Straw hats have not yet made their appearance. There has. in fact, been no real sum mer weather since May, 1922. This dispatch Is being written beside a roaring grate fire.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-21
SPLENDID HOMES MADE DESOLATE BY LAVA STREAM
DeSoIation Left In Wake Of Fiery Eruption Of
 Mount Etna

CATANIA, Juno 2o.-(By the Asso- ciated Press.)-The smiling, fruit full and thickly populated slopes of Mount Etna and the surrounding country as the correspondent of the Associated Press saw them in the past have now become with ghastly suddenness the Hand of dreadful night"
 Through the thick darkr ess which can almost be felt, glows the crim son of the lava fire flowing from the broken lips of the crater, extending for miles and gradually growing darker. as the molten mass cools and hardens, until cracks and crevices
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-21
WISCONSIN SENATE ENGLISH SILVER KILLS PROPOSED AS COLD WAVE
 DRY REPEAL BILL SWEEPS COUNTRY

MADISON, Wis, June 20.-The state Senate tonight killed the Tucker bill which would have re- pealed the Stevenson state prohib- ton law. The vote was 19 to 12.
 The action was taken when the bill was brought up for engrossment in the Senate tonight. It had prev iously been passed by the House.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-21
WASHINGTON ELM
 NEAR HARVARD IS| SL WHY DYING

CAMBRIDGE, Mass, June 20.-The Great Elm, under whose branches George Washington took command of the army of 1776, Is dying.
 Prof. Charles S. Sergeant, noted botanist and tree expert, announced today the old tree was beyond saw ing. t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-21
PRETTY GIRL HEROINE
Swims Into Arkansas River To Res
 cue Young Boy

WICHITA. Kan., June 20.-Eunice Worden. a pretty 1S-year-old high school girl of this city, Is heroine.
 She rescued Jimmie Morgan. 12 Wednesday, after all the efforts Of men to save him had failed, by swim ming the turbulent flood waters of the Arkansas river.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-21
DEATH TOLL THIRTEEN

CHICAGO June 20.-The death toll of the current heat wave reached IS in Chicago Wednesday, when Wa sir Koetswich, 41, a steel mill em- ploye. dropped dead.
 Five men and two women were prostrateG by the heat; and four girls. four boys and a man were bitten by maddened dogs. Showers late in the afternoon brought only light relief
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-21
ON DEFENSIVE TOUR

P. BURTON WRIGHT, for a number of years connected with the state department who has been appointed third assistant secretary of sate succeeding Robert Woods Bliss, appointed minister to Sweden
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-21
FOUR REGISTRATIONS SEEN

READING, Pa. June 20-With an official temperature, maximum. of 10l-the hottest June day ever re- corded here-Reading was saved ex- eessive suffering by low humidity Only four heat prostrations were 70. corded. Six industrial plants w8Te forced to close and others ran on half time. The thermometer fell to 92 Wednesday night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-21
CALIFORNIA IS COOL

SAN FRANCISCO, June 2O.-While the eastern part of the United States is suffering from the heat. San Francisco and California in gen. eral is enjoying cool weather With the exception of desert towns in the Imperial valley, the average maxi mum temperature of the state has been around 70 degrees, above. The last 24 hours. with minimum of 50 degrees.
 The forecast is for continued cool weather, with clouds near the coast. Light June rains have fallen at sew eral Nevada, Utah and Idaho points
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-21

THE ALABAMA FORECAST GENERALLY FAIR THURS DAY AND FRIDAY; NO CHANGE IN TEMPERATURE.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-21

$150,000 OF BESSEMER'S 5 PER CENT SCHOOL BONDS SOLD FOR 99-PRICE PAID HIGHEST OF MANY YEARS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-21

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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-30
Hilbert Possesses
Famous Flags

The English flags that We're used
in the first salute given to an Amer
lean ship to go across aftcrs the
United States had entered the war
are in possession Of Clifford Hilbert,
a brother of John Hilbert, proprietor
Of the Johnson House.
Our vessels were met at sea. 500
miles from the coast of Ireland, by
an escort of two English destrOyers.
Exchanging greetings by signals, they
turned about to lead their Yankee
friends into port In two hours the
pilot boats had lost sight of their
convoy in the fog, and they We're con-
Quoted the rest of the distance
through the mine fields. courses be-
ing given by radio. and made port
safely. This feat Of seamanship I'M
der such depressing conditions was
widely recognized in Great Britain.
The keeper of the ships stores on
board the Parthian, one of the Eng
lish destroyers, recognized this as a
world event, Americas first naval
vessel to enter for service in the
World war, took the flag flown by
the boat at the time and hid it. AL
though by orders of the lieutenant in
command, hunt was made all over
the Parthian, the flag could not be
found This flag was brought to
Gardiner by Clifford Hilbert. who
recognized its sentimental worth,
! took it and hid it,
Mr.. Hilbert served three years and
a half in the British navy and re-
Gently came to Gardiner with his
wife from England.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-30

The afternoon was passed in making
afternoon with Miss Winnifred Grant.
Easter flowers and refreshments
were served at the close of the after
Moons work. by the hostess.
The Anti Can't class Will mold a
sale of napier flowers for Easter. Fri
da afternoon at o'clock at the
store of c. p. Rowell. The flowers
have all been made by the girls OF
the class and include many varletles
and combinations. Tulips, roses. JON
ouils. etc. will be offered for sale.
Arthur Thomas Of Dover. n. H..
who has been the guest of his pa
rents, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Thomas
of Oakland, was recent visitor IN
Winthrop.
Mrs. Allen, Bartlett is passing a few
days with Mrs. Ronald Mcllroy:
II. f. jackson of Manchester. Is
passing a few days with his sister,
Mrs. Frank Barr.
The Towle Bros. have TOO March
chickens all Rhode Island Reds, the
Youngest about a week old.
Ronald McIlroy returned recently
from a business trip to Boston.
n. II. Thomas passed Tuesday IN
Augusta where he was a guest at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. +. p. Hewett
Cannett street, calling on Mr.. and
Mrs. o. w. Malcolm. Patterson street:
c. A. Cummings is pressing ana
shipping hay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-30
WILSON WINS AT
CHECKER CONTEST

HallowelI people will be interested
in the prowess OF former Halo
well man at checkers. I'm a checker
exhibition at the Riverside Club last
night. which attracted a large crowd
of FANS TO the roms, f.. *. Wilson
carried off his honors as checker ex-
pert most successfully when in
simultaneous exhibition involving
fifteen boards he defeated twelve of
these and tied with the remaining
three. His work brought out great
deal Of comment from the impressed
onlookers. The list of those whom
he succeeded in defeating at the
same time is as follows: McAullis-
ter. Concdon. Cormier. Dugan, Cal
lahan. Carlson. Macdonald. Wiley.
Congdon. Battle, Frecse. and Good
ell Only three he was unable TO
defeat. Rollins. Snedeker and Gal
LIANT. and these matches ended in
draws. Victor Townsend completed
the exhibition with his work while
blindfolded when he took on six
ploycrs with fair success
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-30

Waterville, visited Mrs. Lucy Masrss
Oh Sunday.
The Thursday club met with Nm
Skene on Thursday. Mrs. BrGnaft
and Mrs. Skene hostessss. Roi cal;
current events. A fine paper VA
given by Miss Mary Wood on Wiz.
casset. Its History, Industries and
Prominent People. A most interest.
ing paper was read by Mrs. Ger.
tiude Skene on Hallowsll Mrs BssG'
Ford read the following poems;
Bridget Explains" and THE Fooli
Prayer" Then followed the questions
by the club. After the reading Of tn
collect the club adjourned to meet IN
two weeks at the home Of Mrs. Sken'
with Mrs. Alice Cleaves and Mrs
Skene hostesses. Dainty refresh.
ments We're served by the hostesses
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-30
HOUDLETTE PLACE
DAMAGED BY FIRE

The residence of Albert A. Houd-
lette. located on upper Main avenue,
Farmingdale, was considerably dam
aged by fire Thursday noon. The
sounding Of the alarm from Box IA
brought cut the Tarmingdale fire de-
partment and somebody telephoned
to Gardiner for the pumper. but after
it's arrival they were told that their
services were not needed and re-
turned.
The upper part Of the house was
badly damaged by fire and the lower
floor was well wet down. The dam
age is estimated to be in the vicinity
Of 81. 900. partially covered by insur-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-30
Louden Hill School
Spring Festival

The spring festival held yesterday
afternoon in the schoolhousc at Louden
Hill was a gay. cheerful and spring
like affair in spite of the bitter atmos-
where of winter outside. Under the
direction Of the teacher, Mrs. Radcliffe.
the pupils had decorated most attrac-
lively with punches of pussy WILLOWS
that announced coming spring days.
The blackboards bore artistic stencil
designs that added to the effect.
The candy booth, was in pink and
white. adorned with butterflies. Near
it was a tree with rosk blooms Of pink
paper and more butterflies towering
about. Mrs. Perl Blaisde(l was in
charge Of the booth and its contents
quickly vanished. The cooked food ia
Bile. in charge of Mrs. Ed. Blaisdell
and Mrs. John Field. was also exceed
ingly attractive. Its dainties fairly
melted away.
The punch table, in charge. of Miss
Amelia Buchanan and Miss Virginia
Carter. found ready patronage. Anoth-
CT spring-lik booth in yellow and
white was much admired. This was for
popcorn and ice cream and was a center
of attraction for the children. Mrs.
Alden Grimes and Mrs. Aaron Norton
were at this booth. The popcorn was
prepared on the spot. and the process.
as we'll as the results, interested par
ticularly the younger patrons.
The new Victrola, en- account OF
which the festival was given. furnished
music. A short but pleasing impronp-
tn program of Rotations added to the
interest. Miss Amelia Buchanan and
Miss Virginia Carter repeated by re-
quest, Ftheir selections Of the Bigelow
prize speaking contest. six Love Let
tiers" and How Jimmy Tended the
Bay" Miss Dorothy Barry also gave
a rec.tations.
There was an excellent attendance
and a substantial sum, was realized for
the p 4rpose Of buying new records. The
affair has a significance beyond its Fl.
nancial success as an example OF q
community and neighborhood project.
iouden Hill is to be congratulated for
its fine spirit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-30

At the meeting held Wednesday eve
ming in City hall in the interests of the
Hallowell Board of Trade there was a
good number present in spite OF the
bitter weather. John Murphy prcsid-
ed. 1t was decided to postpone the dis
cussion of the three questions until the
next meeting. A committee consisting
OF Mayor John NJ. Robinson and
Charles IIedrick was chosen to name
two proponents and two opponents to
conduct the discussion of these ques-
tons. A publicity committee. consist
ing Of Robert Chadbourne. Harold Tib-
belts and John Clancy. was appointed
at this meeting. After general discus
sion Of various points the meeting adj
journed Another public meeting will
be held Wednesday. April H.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-30
EAST WINTHROP

A. G.. Ford is attending the Far
mers' Week meetings at the L. OF M.
this week.
On account of the illness OF the
teacher. Mrs. Alice Irish. school did
not keep this week as expected.
Rev. Alexander Henderson. direc-
tor of Religious Education at Colby
is expected to preach at the Baptis'
church on Easter Sunday. April LIST.
Jesse Cushman Of Weld Is visiting
his on. Harry Cushman.
The Willing Helpers mot with Mrs.
Alice C1caves on Wednesday after
noon.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. D. Thurber left
Wednesday on trip to New York.
Miss Mary Wood passed Wednes-
day with Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Stone
at Hallowell.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leslie Tucker of
Winthrop. were callers in this place
on Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin n. Foster of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-30
ADJUSTMENTS
Jack Holt Makes Burglary Pay in
"Nobody's Money"

Making burglary a profitable pas
time ought to furnish any wealthy
young man, suffering from ennui with
something different in the way Of
thrills.
At any rate. this leads to some
most surprising situations in NO
body's Money" Paramount picture
starring Jack Holt which will be the
feature at the Johnson Opera House.
today. for in that picture. which is a
screen adaptation from William Lee
Baron's we'll known stage success.
Mr. Holt has the role Of young man
who is advised by his physician to
LAY aside his work and get into
something exciting to escape ner-
vcus breakdown" He chums with a
burglar. Eddie. whose fingers natural
ly cling with pertinacity to every
thing they touch.-adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-30

Says the wise one: "All who enjoy
a hearty laugh should keep the night
of April II free so that they may at
tend Her Husbands Wife at the
High school. If there is anything
funnier than a woman aping man..
it Is a man -impersonating a woman.
The Bowdoih Masque and Gown. in
presenting the comedy, have raised
with their college pep and polish. an
amateur performance to very near
the professional standard. Then. a
clever plot, pretty girls ca and real
acting make Her Husbands Wife
too good to miss"
The wise one adds that the Gar
diner Girls club are selling tickets
and advises a prompt purchase.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-30
Farm Bureau Meeting Tonight

Tuesday. April 8. there will be a
joint meeting of the mems and
women's divisions fthe Hallowell-
Pennington FaERa Bureau at the
Farmingdale Town Hall. 1t will be
an all day meeting. opening at 10: 80:
Mr.. Charles Day. county agent. will
be present. The subjects taken up
in the mems division will be: Farm
Management. Labor saving Devices,
Handy Farm Appliances. The wom-
ems division. because of the absence
of Miss Clark. who has been called
to New York. will postpone the max
ing of one-piece dress patters until a
later date and at this meeting will
take UP the subject of home decora-
ton. More than fift- lantern slides
will be shown at the meeting show
ing devices and methods valuable
to the farmer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-30

Acting upon the suggestion of Mrs.
Ferdinand Coburn, leader of the
meeting of the young peoples so
ciety at the Old South church last
Sunday evening. it was voted to hold
an Faster Sunrise service in the
vestry+ of the church next Sunday
morning. April !, at $50 A. NJ. Mr..
Coburn will he the leader at this
meeting. All members of the
Christian Endcavor Society are ask
ed to make a special effort to at
tend,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-30
DRESDEN

SOUTH-Mrs. Henry HARRINGTON
and son. Donncl. Of E,deecomb are
visiting her daughter, Mrs. Charles
Pushard.
Alice Fitch has returned from
Massachusetts where she has been
visiting relatives.
Mrs. Emma Hatch is visiting her
daughter. Mrs. w. l.. Siegars
Olive Cali has returned to~his home
at Dresden Mills after visiting her
aunt, Margaret Pushard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-30
Interesting Dances COMING

Hallowell has n number of balls
and dances of special interest prom
Used in the near future. Monday.
April. Frank Il. Goodrich Post.
American Legion. will give their
grand novelty ball: Friday. April g.
the Knights of Pythias will hold a
dance that will be a fitting wind-up
to their three-day fair: Monday.
April o. there will be dance fol-
lowing the production of the II. II.
$. senior play, Miss Topsey Tur-
vey:" Friday. April IL, will be the
annual Fireman's ball, and there will
he other. smaller dancing assemblies
in between. Surely the devotee of
dancing can have his fill of that
pleasure in the next two weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-30
x. Of p. Grand Ball

The third evening of the annual
knights OF Pythias Fair will be a
fitting wind-up to the affair. April
at City Hall there will be grand
ball with music furnished by ''Brim''
Jewett's "Three o'clock Five" or
chestra. The hail will be specially
decorated for the occasion.
George Hinkley. chancellor COM
mander Of Granite Lodge No. so. X
of r.. will be in charge of the floor
assisted by past chancellor Arthur
b. Church, Webster Getchell, George
Getchell, Michele Falconi. Marold
M. Tibbctts and Elmer Heald.