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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-16
Bates STUDENTS
CONDUCT PROGRAM
ATBAPTIST CHURCH

a feature, of the annual meeting
of the Woman's Missionary Society
of the Penney Memorial United
Baptist church, held in the church
parlors Tuesday afternoon was the
presence of four young lady students
Of the "Noluntccr band" Of Bates
college. who conducted the program
The Volunteer Band is a group Of
students who are preparing them
selves for a career as missionaries in
foreign fields
This meeting was the closing one
of most successful season, during
which many interesting and instruc-
meetings have been held The an
nual business was transacted, with
the reports of the president, Sccre-
tary, and treasurer. The same Of
ficcrS who have served the society so
faithfully and successfully through
out the past year were reelected for
the ensuing year as follows: presi-
dent, Mrs. Ralph =. Herrick; 1st vice
President, Mrs. Alice Sheldon: End
vice president, Mrs. William Beard;
secretary. Mrs. William Black; as
sistant secretary, Mrs. NJ. +. Fuller;
treasurer, Mrs. Carl +. Milliken.
The chairman OF the permanent
committees were named as follows:
Membership cOmittee, Mrs. Clara
Brown; social, Mrs. II. II. Brown;
literature. Mrs. r. p. Palmer; pro-
gram, Mrs. Carl +. Milliken; extern
sion, Miss Florence Tolman; Nomin-
ating, Mrs. Harris Bryant.
Mrs. Milliken as chairman of the
program committee introduced as the
IN, Il1o n tho Il n
of the program the fouf young wom-
en- from Bates college. Miss Jennie
Freeman, who is a member of the
Penney Memorial church. read the
scripture, Miss Dorothy Wiggin Of
fcrcd the prayer, and Miss Helen
Burton sang several selections,
PLAYING her own accompaniment on
the accordan. Each of these three
delivered interesting addresses tell
ing of their ambitions for their future
missionary endeavors. Miss WiSgin
hopes to go to Bolivia. and is pre-
pairing herself for nursing.
The fourth speaker was Miss Fs-
ter Anderson. who fascinated her
hearers by the account of her life's
experiences. Miss Anderson was
born in Norway and came to this
country when about twenty years
of age She did work in several
households during the early months
of her being in the U. s., but always
she had a clear vision of what she
would like to make her life work.
1t was made possible for her to Sc
cure a college education, and she
has specialized in studies that will
aid her in realizing her ambition to
return to her native Norway to or
eanize a missionary training school.
She will graduate from Bates in June
as a Phi Beta Kappa student.
There wat q very large attendance
at this final meeting Of the Society
and all thoroughly enjoyed the ex
ceptionaI program. Delicious re-
freshmentS were served. and all
members are looking forward to the
,,,ootirnor. Of annthnr year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-16

Splendid reports on the activities
of the Y. NJ. G. a. in this city were
presented Tuesday evening at the
joint meeting of the board Of di-
rectors and board of trustees. Prcsi-
dent Thomas Ingraham presided at
the meeting ana there was a fine
attendance of the directors and
trustees.
The report of the physical de-
partment under Director Harlan S.
Kennedy shows that there has been
a greatly increased interest in the
work in the gymnasium in all class
eS. These classes are now gradual
ly dropping off. however, because of
the increased facilities for outside
sports. The report tells of the vollcy
ball team that went to Auburn and
of the supper of the Vollcy ball
league held in the Y. NJ, &. y. here
on April y.
The Ladies' gym class closed their
work of the year with a banquet at
which 40 were present. y Red Cross
life saving course under the person
al direction of Capt. Robert Miller
of the American Red Cross was
held at which Il boys passed the
tests satisfactorily. Several girls
will soon finish up these tests a
Red Gross life saving corps, the nur-
pose Of which is to keep interest in
this work alive in this vicinity has
also been formed.
The report of general secretary,
Thomas c. Smith, was highly COM
manded by the directors. rs it shows
great advancement in the work of
this institution. MIR. Smith said
that they are interesting themselves
in the lives of not only the boys and
men who are members of tie ~ =
but in all others about the city TO
this end the building has been turn
cd over to various groups of people
throughout the city for an entire
evening and three such groups have
taken advantage of this opportunity
in the past month.
The "G" has also been instru-
mental in the inauguration of 4
Health Week" in this city in which
II clubs and six churches are active
ly engaged in helping to make Il
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-16
Report Holdup
of Ammunition
Sold by Uruguay

Buenos Aires, May 15.-Advices
from Montovideo said that owing to
efforts of the Rio Grandc do Sui Re
volutionaly Committee and other
Brazilian residents Of the Uduguyan
capital. a shipment of 5000 rifles and
a million rounds Of ammunition al
legged to have been sold hy Uruguay
to the Brazilian state, have been hold
up. The captain Of the steamer san
tos on which the material was to
have been loaded, has been instruct
cd by his agents mot to receive it.
Bra2illanS in Montcvidco were of
the opinion that the state government
would be enabled to put down tho
revolutionary uprising in Rio
Grandc do Sui If it received such aid.
inasmuch as the state forces are said
to be in need of war materials.
The intervention if the UruGuayan
free lance soldier NcpouccnO Sarvia
in favor of the state troops is also
causing nneasincss in Uruguay for
it is feared that the neutrality of that
nation may be questioned because Of
his activities.
Paris-(By y. Performer Premier
De Freyoinet is dead at his home
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-16
Lutheran Missionaries Released by Chinese
Captives Preac h to Kid
nappers. New Almanac
Shows Lutherans Out
number Other Protestants

| The release of the American Luth-
eran missionaries captured by band
Its in Honan Province, China, is an.
nounced by Secretary of State
Hughes in letter to the Naticral
Lutheran Council, 437 Fifth Avenue,
New York. The missionaries re-
turned unframed after having had
the opportunity to preach to their
.captors. Secretary Hughes is also
informed by the Chinese govern
mcnt that the kidnappers were being
hard pressed by Chinese troops and
will be punished for their crime.
According to the State Department
Mr.. Forsberg OF the Augustana
Synod was released by the kidnappcrs
December 5, and Mr.. LGndecn on
December u. Mr.. Borgbrccn, of
the American Norwegian Lutheran
Church, and his son, who was cap
tured with him, were released and
reached Hankow, China, December
IS.
Their capture and the interest it
aroused have brought to the fore the
TACT that Lutheran missionaries in
foreign fields number 1914, many of
whom are risking the same dangers
borne by their fellow workers in
China. These are summarized by the
Lutheran World Almanac for 1923,
published by the National Lutheran
Council, as follows: India, 1927
Africa, 1886; Madagascar, 1892;
China, 278; Oceania and Japan, 50
Greenland, $50; and South America
Ono totals). The American Lutheran
: missionaries among these number
4,304 workers, of whom 1904 arr
women. The Lutheran World All
manac calls attention to the TACT tina
Lutheran women outnumbcr those O
any other denomination in the SAM
fields.
Ninety-one Million Lutherans
The Lutheran World Almanac ais
gives the astonishing TACT that OF tn
167,00G000 Protcstants in the worl
today 100000 are communicate
Of the Lutheran Church. America
lutherans are strcssing this fact i
connection with the immigration fig
urGs for the past year. Immigrant
who entered the various America
ports from July lst, 1921. to Jun
30th, 1922, numbered 2l7978. Anon
them were $1,000 Prot:stants and c
these $1,000 belong TO the Lutlera
Church.
It has been estimated that of Ii
S56049 immigrants, who will be a
lowed to land during the fiscal yea
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-16
Annual Meetings of
Scottish Rite Bodies to
Be Held This Evening

Inc annual meetings of Kennebcc
valley Lodge of Perfection, Augusta
council Princes of Jerusalem and
Emeth Chapter of Rose Croix, Scot
tlsh Rite bodies of the valley of Au-
SuSta, will be held at Masonic Tenn
PIE this evening. The meetings of
these three divisions will take place
az half hour intervals starting with
me meeting of the Lodge Of Perfcc-
Ilon at $50. the meeting Of Augusta
Councll Princes of Jerusalem opening
at o'clock and that of En-, N Chap
Ter OF Rose Croix at $50. All bust
ness pertaining to the annual meet
ms VIII be taken up at this meeting,
including the election and installa-
1ion Of the various officers of the
three bodies and the reports Of the
secretaries and treasurers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-16
U. S. Seeks No Special
ADVANTAGES In Mexico

Mexico City, May 15-(By A. -
The United States seeks no special
advantages in Mexico through the
recognition negotiations and has no
intention or desire of interfering
with the sovereignty of this repub.
lie. said Charles b. Warren. one OF
the Washington delegates to the con-
ference. in his address at the open
ing session yesterday.
I'VE come equipped with frlendly
intentions, hoping to bring about an
understanding in order that MEXICO
and the United States may once
more resume normal. cordial feia-
tions," said Mr.. Warren.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-16
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CHURCH HILL

sarles hda HILL-Mr. and Mrs.
Nr and Nh Iran u and little son, also
and Herhar.s smith and son, Harold,
,,fre Sund1,D Dorian, all of Waterville,
oorrian' ay guests of Mrs. Mary
Lotng cons s,er is able to be out after
'Ame by il lnnau to his Nome for a long
'Vay' on aeG sa. Morang was in Augusta,
VII Church Hill still remain
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-16
Johnson and Fulton
Incur Displeasure
New York Commission

New York, May 1o-Floyd John
son. heavyweight boxer knocked out
by Jess Willard last Saturday. and
Fred Fulton, WHO lost on foul to
Jack Renault, Canadian heavy
weight on the same bill. and their
managers Charlie Cook and Jimmy
Johnston. have been suspended in
definitely by the New York Boxing
Commission it was learned tonight
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-16
NEWS BRIEFS

washington INN Willis J. Fowler,
who entered the government service
from Fort Wayne, In, in 1886 as a
5000 a year clerk, Tuesday was ap-
pointed first deputy comptroller Of
the currency and Joseph w. McIn-
tosh, formerly of Chicago and now
director of the Emergency Fleet
Corporation, was named deputy
comptroller in charge of agricul-
tural credit corporations.
Buffalo, y. 1.-The Baltimore and
passenger train on the
railroad was derailed
near Protection, Erie county, yes
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-16
AUGUSTA LOCALS
Injuries Received In Ball Game
Will Keap'Lad Out OF School

Chester McDavid, one of the two
lads injured Monday in colliding
While trying to catch fly ball, suf-
Tered a crushed nose and injury to
lhe left eye. He will not be able to
attend school for several weeks. AL
though badly injured young Nc
David evinced his spirit by clinging
10 the ball when picked up uncon-
sclous. Charles James, the other boy
in the collision. received injuries to
his head but was able to attend
school on Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-16

Aid is being given in the famine
districts Of Russia and includes phys
zeal relief, the distribution Of cloth
ing and the disqualification OF the
suffering throughout an area as large
as the United States east OF, the
Mississippi River. The remainder OF
the fund will be used TO continue the
reconstruction and relief work in
Germany, Austria and the new poll
itic2l entities OF Central Europe.
An Aid in Welfare Work J
While great national churches in
the disturbed areas OF Europe are
threatened with disintregation through
the stress Of the times, the Lutheran
Churches of these countries are being
preserved as living units and proving
nucleus around which to build for
the welfare OF d new Europe. +.
The Lutheran World Almanac for
1928, edited by Dr.. o. NJ. Norlie, OF
DEBORAH, Iowa, and Rev. G.. L.
Kictfcr, OF Roscdale, Long Island,
contains a fund OF facts on religious
conditions throughout the world and
much statistical material OF interest
10 those who are following the prog
ress OF Christianity among the
nations.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-16

It's reported that among the no.
tables present at the intercollegiate
meet at Orono was Sandy MacDon-
aid. very famous for tile +feats of
strength he performs.
Sailor Byron Of Worcester, light
weight champion of New England,
lost to Charley Parker of Boston on
a foul in the second round of a sched-
uled 10-round bout at Boston Tues
day night, but as Parker was over
weight the title was not affected
The record for home runs by one
man In. single game, as shown by
the record books, is eight, made by
\. Clarke of the Cincinnati club in a
game with TeXarkana on July IA,
1902. Clarke went to bat eight
times. The major league record is
four.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-16
boobies kPLENTY
IN COLBY WIN over
MASS AGC!ES, 1915

Amherst, Mass, May 15-Colby de-
fcated Mass. Aggies here today on a
eWt field. 10 to 6. Owing to the con-
dition of the ground errors were
plentiful. Odom was hit harder than
the two Aggies pitchers. but the WISH
tors punched their bingles. Score:
Colby .....3 0 OF 0 . 0 1-l0- rs
NJ. a. c. 20 0 . 0 1t 10-7
doom and Lamphcr; Drummer,
Johnson and Barros.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-16

BaItimore-That a Baltimore con-
tracing concern was involved in
building and financial operations
which figured in the indictment of
Mrs Myrtle Bowman Hayes on a
charge of forging the name of
Charles NJ. Schwab, was disclosed
Tuesday, As q consequence, the H.
D. Watts Company contractors, has
gone into liquidation. The Baltimore
concern contracted to erect the
Chatam Hotel at BrOokline. Mass.
which Mrs. Hayes was endeavoring
to finance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-16

Patient arriving at one CT the Luth-
Gran Hospitals in India, main
tanned by the Lutheran Woman's
Missionary Society-5ecretary of
State Charles E. Hughes Cat
right, who recently announced |
the release Of Lutheran Mission
aries captured by Chinese ban
dts.
1929, il the quotas from various
countries arc filed. the Protestants
to be admitted will be l60,756 OF
whom 1886 will be Luthcrans
These figures have been reached by
careful calculation Of the relative
numbers OF members OF the different
religions in the immigrants home
countries. American Luthcrans, hay
! ing awakened to their responsibility
to these people, arc making strenuous
efforts to reach them with ali all
round Augmentation program.
Contact Made Abroad
But the immigrants first contact
with the American Lutheran Church
is made while he is still in his native
land. There he learns that this or
lganization is the one powerful force
saving him from disease and Starva-
ton. In order to continue this work
TIE National Lutheran Council OF
| New York is undertaking 10 raise a
fund of $85000G for World Service
OF which $l25,000 is pledged for the
support OF mission work in China,
India and Africa conducted by Luth-
cram Mission Societies OF Europe.
This sum, because Of the exceedingly
favorable exchange rates prevailing
betW ien the United States ard for
cign nations, will BE greatly increased
in purchasing value.
A hall million dollars Of the fund
has been pledged to continue Amer
lean Lutheran relief work il Russia
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-16

in very bad shape, although much
work has been done on them.
Mrs. Florence Crafts was a caller
OH Mrs. Mary Dorian, Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Freer an Hanniford
were callers in this place last week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-16
poston Live Stock Market

,,..c,ally Reported for the Kennebec
Journal.)
Stock Yards, May Is.
MAINE
At Brighton
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-16

Paris-(By y. Performer Premier
De Freyoinet is dead at his home
here. it was announced this noon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-16

lr,o orrrecate Of i've STOCK at
pr ~ Watertown and the local
sI4 1yHi. woeE: cattle 1884. sheep and
I XIX He 3S2S. calves 5179, hogs 1912.
;i Iost week. Cattle 1872. sheep and
- $40. calves 1924, hogs 14.0S3.
nI me- wear ago: Cattle zoos. sheep and
= mbs 5272, calves 5e42, hogs l4,96'.
1fAfNt' SHIPMENTS.
New Britain herald., 1923-05-15

Whether you need a hat or not at these prices, Iyou should get one or more Buy your Hats for Decoration Day Now.
New Britain herald., 1923-05-15

Corvallis. Ore, May 12.-"Keep young with your children and you will stay young
 Mrs. Jessie F.. Bump of Corvallis re peats this ancient proverb, believes in 1t and--what's more to the point-is fulfilling its terms.
 She Is now attending the Oregon Agricultural college here, with her two sons, after she had been 25 years out of school She left college at the close of her sophomore year, to be married. But 1t wasn't the end of college life for her.
 I've figured for 20 years on com ing back to get my diploma" sine ex. plained. T think ] am getting more out of college than I did 25 years ago. Things have more associations and greater value to me.
 My boys are glad I am finishing my education. They walk down the campus with me just as proudly as if they were with the best looking girl in school.
 Its all fooIishness that older peo- pie can't learn. I am keeping up with the times and in closer touch with my children. When one of my boys comes home grouehing about an exam I can sympathize with him be- cause I kno wexactly what he means"
New Britain herald., 1923-05-15

pFsmsai,ated, and that ia its judgment ased on such investigation as it has had opportunity tO make. the situar ton is not such as t0 warrant adopt Ing measures So severe as ibese pro posed in the bill recently introduced In the legislature by Representative slnFges Of MeedbaEy, such as eFimir nal prosecution Of the enumeFataFs,
 Your committee Is informed, on good authority, that the State Boarn Of Edneation's investigation, all over the state, has brought 10 light errors in enumeration in many other cities and towns, varying all the way from q few se s,sea names yet Waterbury has been singled eut for special inyss- ilgaiion and statewide publicity with cut reference 10 err0rs and inseeuFaz eiss discovered in ether towns and without due regard to the problem as q whole and the very apparent need of uniform and more accurate and more equitable method Of taking the enumeration,
New Britain herald., 1923-05-15
FRENCH INCREASE
 THEIR OCCUPATION
Take Over Additional Factories
 and Another Town
By Tn. Associated Press,

Berlin, May is,-The French have
 occupied The Baden Aniline and Soda Works al Ludwigshafen, according 10 . message received here today, The entire French regiment is auartered al the works and workmen have not attempted 10 enter,
 The street railways at Ludwigsha- fen have ceased operations as the re- suit Of French occupation Of the depot,
 The Hesehet Dye Works at Lud- wigshafen likewise were occupied by the French.
 French forces also have occupied the town Of Hmhurg, Westphalia, ae- eording 10 a Frankfort dispatch. Lim- burg has hitherto been outside the occupied area,
 The Limburg railway station post foffiee and other public buildings were taken possession Of by the French troops, the Frankfort adviees state. and the city was completely cut off from nnoeeupied Germany,
 In Ludwigshafen the laborers on duty at both the plants seized were permitted to leave, but no one was allowed 10 enter the works. The Hoeehst works were surrounded by strong military eordon.
 According to German advices from l.ndwigshafen the French announced that tho nnillne and soda works wehe occupied merely for tho purpose Of seizing and remove such quantities Of dyesfnffs as were due France and Bel gium under the peace treaty.
 II was expected, it was said. that 1t would he necessary to occupy the plant more than week.
 tThe Baden Aniline and Soda Works were one Of the principal sources Of Germany's chemical sup piles for munitions during the war. and attempts were frequently made by the allies 10 bomb it.)
New Britain herald., 1923-05-15

turns were net corrected by checking ihs lists Of pupils iR actual attend anee but these lists were inserted in ] inc FetuFRsi that iR the ease of pFir Aate schools whose boundaries ekr
 Ani over several public seh0ol dis tTicts the lists of these pupils in the same manner were inserted in several returns, ia haih eases this resulted in a large amanRt of duplication, the private school population heing raised nearly four thousand, Owing ta the fact that there are over forty nation aiiiles in Waterbury there was also considerable duplication due to differ ent sRellings adopted by members Of The same family,
 "f0uF committee explained and it was agreed 10, that in the month be- tween the completion of the enumerr stion and the making af returns 10 the state there was not sufficient time for any adequate eheek.np af thf enumeration books that until the tall Of iss2 no suspicion as 10 the ReeuF-
New Britain herald., 1923-05-15

aeY Of the returns had hesn enter
 lainsd hseahss checking af tha emu,
 lnsTati9r returns for over fifteen years
 had shagh, With tWa exceptions, iI which insiane's the districts were Fer lakeR, shal lhiy were reasonably aer .CaTats, That the enumsralians re- ported seemed 10 ht in with the large known hlrthrate in Waterbury, that they agreed with the very large per- lentags Of increase in the first. seer Nnd and third school grades as report ed by the United States government { also, with the large quota of soldiers demanded from Waterbury in the var. which was four hundred more than was demanded from Hartford; and also seemed ta agree with the increasing ly large number Of people who throng- ed our street. and that the increase from year t0 9ear was gradual and seemed reasonable,
 ''The committee feels, therefore. that the errors are those Of care lessness and were not premeditated,
New Britain herald., 1923-05-15

and is of the opinion that esssrlns a long term Of years sa absolatAiy accurate census would show that the city Of Waterbury had received fFon ihe state little, if any, more money than il was entitled 70, the errors Of emission balancing the errors of eoms mission,
 'sFhe funds received from the stats on the basis of the enumeratlon are always in the form of state komn. tr0lleF's cheek made out 10 the city treasurer of Waterbury so that thsss funds go directly into the general silY treasury,
 nThe committee is of the op'aian that the present method of ennmeras ton should he done away with and that the state money could he more fairly distributed on basis of school attendance and this with no expsnse 10 any community,
 Respectfully
 "lsignedl Harry J. Beardsley, 'yiee, Chairman, Hoard of Edueaiion.@