davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
New Britain herald., 1923-07-30

Alluvial deposits in Pumpsaint, Wales, samples of which show a high percentage of free gold, may be worked by dredging.
New Britain herald., 1923-07-30
New Britain Herald

HERALD PUBLISHING COMPANY
 trssued Daily, Sunday Excepted) At Herald Bldg. s7 Church Street.
New Britain herald., 1923-07-30

There always is a brighter side Suppose people could buy gasoline or credit
New Britain herald., 1923-07-30

Social unrest" is the uneasy feeling that you might get a little more if you would howl little louder.
New Britain herald., 1923-07-30

Don't be an ordinary loafer. Get job somewhere as foreman and get paid for it.
New Britain herald., 1923-07-30

Businoss Office ....................,.. 925 Editorial Rooms ...................... 92e
New Britain herald., 1923-07-30

A soft answer theoretically tlrneth away wrath but 1t usually brings a punch in the nose.
New Britain herald., 1923-07-30

A. reformer says sports, make us tough. We notice that going to ball games makes peanuts that way.
New Britain herald., 1923-07-30

Popular European pastime-the Tug of War.
New Britain herald., 1923-07-30
Member of me AssorIated Press.

The Associated Pross Is exclusively entitled to the use for republication of all news credited to 1t or not otherwise credited in this paper and also local news pub iisiIe@ rein.
New Britain herald., 1923-07-30
Fiction
THE BLACK DOG AND OTHER
 STORIES by A. E. .Conpard.

These eighteen stories from the third and largest collection of a writ CT whose whimsical and distinctive manner it is easier to enjoy than to analyze. The simple romances of country and town, tragic-comedy, sa- tire, farce and drama, are told by teller of tales for all time and places, and all sorts and conditions of readers.
New Britain herald., 1923-07-30

The poet who speaks of the care- free days of summer has had no ex- perience with white shoes.
New Britain herald., 1923-07-30

Bluntness of either modiies the truism: The pen Is mightier than the sword"
New Britain herald., 1923-07-30
TELEPHONE CALLS:

Entered at the Post office at New Britain
 as Second Class Mall Matter
New Britain herald., 1923-07-30

Limited parking does not prevent unlimited sparkling.
New Britain herald., 1923-07-30
Facts andFancies
 BY ROBERT ouILLEN.
BY ROBBERY QUILLE

A little compliment now and then Is relished by the grouchtest men.
New Britain herald., 1923-07-30

When a man says business will keep him away from his wifes after noon tea, the business that concerns him is spelled "tee."
 Correct this sentence: Father" said the modern boy, may I have permission to take the car out tonight, please sir?"
 Men may not be more philosophical, but you'll notice that a bachelor doesn't feel shamed and cheated when his younger brother marries.
 About the only nation that seems to have an influence in the matter of German separations is procrastinat ton.
 The normal American is so keenly interested in international affairs that he reads the headlines before turning to the sport page.
 States should be able to get along with smaller institutions for the feeble minded now that so many of that class are behind steering wheels.
New Britain herald., 1923-07-30

Something should be done about this nonstop craze. An Arkansas man has hiccoughed for 38 hours.
New Britain herald., 1923-07-30

SUBSCRIPTION RATES; $500 a rear. s2.00 Three Months. h4.
 75c Month.
New Britain herald., 1923-07-30
THIRTEEN woRTHIEs by Llewelyl

Powys.
 Quaint portraits of Bunyan, Mar lowe, Chaucer. Isaak Walton, Beau Nash, ct al. These sketches are nuts and wine for the romantical lovers of English literature-a promise and an achievement-the reader must beg the author to produce more and more of the same'." New York Times.
New Britain herald., 1923-07-30

WORDSWORTH IN A NEW LIGHT
 by Emile Legouis.
 "A lecture in which the author summarizes the fact of Wordsworth's youthful love affair with Annette Vel lon" Literary Digest.
New Britain herald., 1923-07-30

WAR: ITS NATURE. CAUSE AND
 CUREsby Goldworthy Loves Dick
 inson.
 "Dr. Dickinson holds that all wars are caused by certain groups of men for their own self-interest. He dis cusses the real causes of the World War and aims to show that the old policies are still supreme in Europe" Literary Digest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-18
Democratic committee states were
approved by viva voce vote.

Democratic committee States were
approved by a viva voce vote.
The house action enabled COM
mittees confronted with pressing
legislation finally to get down to
work, the appropriations committee
meeting at once to perfect its orga-
into subcommittee for the framing
completed tomorrow.
The ways and means committee,
which must pass on revenue legiSla~
ton before it can be considered by
the house, will hold it's initial meet
tomorrow with the prospect that an
effort will he made to give the sol
dier's bonus bill priority over the
Melon tax reduction program.
Tow members of the committee
Frear, of Wisconsin, q Republican
insurgent. and Rainey. Democrat, IL
linois-announced today that they
would offer resolutions to sidetrack
tax revision until the bonus bill is
reported to the house. Favorable
committee action will be sought by
bonus proponents on the measure
Introduced by Representative Nc
Nenzie, Republican, Illinois, which
in it's essential feature is the same as
the bill vetoed by President Harding.
In mapping it's legislative program
the ways and means committee will
be urged by some of it's membership
to delay action on the proposed con-
stitutional amendment which would
prohibit further issuance of tax eX-
empt securities, until an authoritative
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-18
Hosv to Make Pine
Cough Syrup at Home
Has no equal for prompt results.
Takes but a moment to prepare,
and saves you about $?.

Pine is used in nearly all prescrip.
lions and remedies for coughs. The
reason is that pine contains several
elements that have remarkable
effect in soothing and healing the
membranes of the throat and chest.
Pine cough syrups are combinations
of pine and syrup. The Syrup" part
is usually plain sugar syrup.
To make the best pine cough remedy
that money can buy, put 2h ounces
of Pinex in pint bottle, and fill up
with home. made sugar syrup. Or
you can use clarified molasses, honey,
or corn syrup, instead of sugar syrup.
Either way, you make full pint
more than you can buy ready-made
for three times the money. 1t is
pure, good and tastes very pleasant.
You can feel this take hold of a
cough or cold in n way that means
business. The cough may be dry,
hoarse and tight, or may be persist:
emily loose from the formation of
phlegm. The cause is the same-in.
famed membranes-and this Pinex
and Syrup combination will stop it
usually in "a hours or less. Splen-
did, too, for bronchial asthma, hoarse.
ness, or any ordinary throat ailment.
Pinex is highly concentrated com.
pound of genuine Norway pine ex-
tract, and is famous the world over
for its prompt effect upon coughs.
Beware of substitutes. Ask your
druggist for "2H ounces of Pinex"
with directions, and don't accept any
thing else. Guaranteed to give abso.
lutte satisfaction or money refunded.
The Pinex Co., TT. Wayne, Ind.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-18

opinion can be obtained as to whether
adoption of such an amendment is
necessary. Some congressional
leaders are of the opinion that in
come from such securities can be
taxed under the sixteenth amend
ment. and there is no occasion for
submitting another amendment to the
states for ratification.
The House recessed today until
Thursday after adopting and sending
to the Senate a resolution providing
for congressional recess from
Thursday until Thursday, January 3.
During the two weeks holiday lay
off important committees will sit to
whip into shape legislat ton that can
be taken up by the House and Senate
when sessions are resumed.
Before renewing the vote today on
the Interstate Commerce committee
craftsmanship, the Senate reelected
it's officers with the exception of a
president pro tenn. Senator Lodge of
Massachusetts, the Republican leader
announced that the Republicans re-
garded as unnecessary the reelection
of Senator Cummins as the president
protein.
The Democrats inparty conference
have selected Senator Pittman, of
Nevada. as their candidate for presi-
dent pro TEN. and they plan to move
for an election after the Interstate
Commerce commission chairman has
been selected. The vote today on
the Senate officers indicated. how
ever, that their move would be I'M
successful. All of the Republican in
surgents and the two Farmer
Labor senators from Minnesota,
Shipstead and Johnson, voted with
Republican organization senators for
the reelection of Senate officers.
Some leaders of the insurgents have
said from the first that they were not
opposed to Senator Cummings as
president pro tenn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-18
GREAT, GREAT GRANDS ON or THE FOUNDER
ELECTED TRUSTEE C0NY Female ACADEMY

Judge Robert A. Cony was on
Monday elected a trustee of the
Cony Female Academy to fill the
vacancy caused by the death of Will
liam III. Williams. 1t seems partic-
ularly fitting that Judge Cony should
be a member of this board of trus-
tees as he Is a great-great-g
of Judge Daniel Cony, the founder
of the Cony Female Academy and
Free High school. This board of
trustees controls the property used
by the city of Augusta as a high
school institution and also the VIII
liams Athletic field. The City of
Augusta holds the property in trust
forever to maintain it as free high
school.
Perhaps at this time it would be
well to briefly review the cireum-
stances of the sounding and history
of the Cony Female Academy and
Free High school. Judge Daniel
Cony, the founder. established a
fund in 1915 for the establishment
of an institution Of higher educa-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-18
DEER|NC WILL CASE
AR G JED BEFORE
LAW COURT MONDAY

A case of especial interest to citi-
Zens of Bath was argued at the Mon
day session of the Law Court. This
is the Sagadahoc county case of
Rogers, APPELLANT from a decree of the
Judge of Probate.
This is contest over the will of
Lydia M. Deering of Bath, which
was set aside by Judge Lowell at a
sitting Of the Probate Court of Saga
dahoc county in February, 1923.
Emma Rogers, Harry Deering and
Carol Deering, proponents of the will
appealed from this decision of the
Probate Court and carried the case
to the Supreme Court where in may,
Justice Wilson sustained the ruling
or the Probate Court. The case was
then taken to the law court upon ex-
ceptlonS, to have the, ruling by Jus
tlce Wilson set aside. The opponent
TO the will is Mrs. Lulu NJ. Deering.
guardian of the minor children of
frank Deering. f. A. Morey of Lew
iston and Edward w. Brigham of
Bath appeared for the proponents of
the will and w. r. Pattangall of Au-
gusta and Walter Glidden of Bath
for the opponents.
Another Sagadahoc case, that of
Julia j. Clark VS.. Ernest Pushard
was taken up. This is a real action
to recover possession of land located
in Richmond and comes before the
Law Court on report. 1t was argued
by II. r. Drew for the plaintiff and
by George w. Heselton for the de-
PENDANT.
>The Piscataquis county case of
Thomas Ryan VS.. the Veneer Prod
ucts Co, and the American Mutual
Liability Co, was also heard. This
Is an appeal from the decision of a
single justice approving the decision
or the Industrial Accident Commits
sion. 1T was argued by Eben +.
Littlef1eld for the insurance COM
pany.
Two Somerset cases were taken up
Monday. The first was that of the
Delano Mill Co. VS.. A. F. Warren ct
al, which is bill in equity to en-
force lien for materials furnished
in the erection of a high school
building in Madison. The sitting
justice ruled that the plaintiff was
entitled to a lien and the defendant
appealed to the law court. Clifford
McGlaufiin appeared for the plaintiff,
and Harry Mansur for the defendant.
The other was that of Oscar r.
Hahnel ct al in equity VS.. Andrew f..
Warren ct al, which is bill in
equity to enforce q lien for labor and
material furnished by the plaintiff
in the erection of a school building
in Madison. 1t was argued by George
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-18
SENATE REBELS
Continued from PAGE One)

second ballot, but Senator Cummings
lost two votes which were transfer
red to Senator Couzens. whose total
was nine. Howell's vote dropped to
one.
On the third ballot the vote was
Cummings 80: Smith IS; Couzens IL.
On the fourth it was Cummins 80;
Smith 50; CouZens IL. The fifth bal
lot-the fourteenth since the dead
lock began-found Cummins and
Smith again tied with IS each while
Couzens vote was increased to r.
On all of the ballots the Demo-
Gratis voted Solidly for Senator
Smith, except Senator Bruce, Of
Maryland, who continued to support
Senator Cummins.
The house wound up it's organiza.
ton which had been hanging fire for
two weeks in quick order. Demo-
Gratis demanded debate on the Re-
publican committee assignments,
which had been revised to include
Representative Nelson, of Wiscon-
sin. the 1nsurgent leader. on the
rules committee, but failed to delay
the ratification vote. the insurgents
with three exceptions voting with
the Republican organization. The
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-18
Seven Petitions
In Bankruptcy

The following petitions in bank
ruptcy were filed, Monday: Joseph
Bizier. Waterville. fruit store; la
bihties, $32O1.72: assets. S751.7O. First
meeting. Jan. 4, 1924. Charles p.
Clark. Oakland, laborer; liabilities,
$lO21; assets, $215. First meeting,
Jan. 4, 1924: Clair Mac LeOHair,
W terville. machinist; liabilities,
$1S10.56; assets. $112.7S. First meet
ing. Jan. 4. 1924.
Ernest Fl. Clark. Waterville, labor
er; liabilities, $537.75; assets, $95.
First meeting Jan 4. 1924 Wilfred
Crachere, Augusta. laborer: liabili-
ties. $6960S; assets, $40. Bankrupt
to appear before referee Dec. 81, 1923.
Thomas Moody, Gardiner, shoemak-
er: liabilities. stats; no assets.
Bankrupt ordered to pay fees by
June Is. 1924. Harry l.. Wright,
South Gardiner, clerk: liabilities,
$2923.33: no assets. Bankrupt or
dered to pay his fees by June Is,
1924
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-18

ton for females, on the present site
OF Cony High school. The dormi-
tory is still standing at the corner
of Bangor and Myrtle streets. This
institution continued for many
years and in 1880 the fund which
had accumulated was applied to-
ward the building of the present old
main building, and was leased to the
city of Augusta for a period of 90
years at the nominal rate of 81 per
year, for the establishment of a
free high school, at which male stu
dents should also be admitted.
In 1908 from the balance OF the
fund left on hand the property now
known as the Williams Athletic field
was purchased. The new wing of
the high school building was built
and Is owned by the city of Augusta,
but is on the property controlled by
the trustees Of the Cony Female,
Academy. The present trustees are
Samuel G. Manley, Samuel Titcomb,
DR.. Sylvester Judd Beach, A. w.
Brooks. and the newly elected mem
Der. Judge Robert A. Cony.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-18
ROME

Robain Arsenault of Auburn was
a business visitor in town last week.
Carroll Dalton has bought the
birch on Ezekiel Wentworth's place
and has men cutting it.
Philip Bacon and Wilson Clement
have started for Pine Hurst. N. C.
Ermine Blaisdell and Thelma Ee-
Baron of +. s. N. S. are at home on
two weeks vacation.
The several students of New
Sharon High school are at home for
two weeks.
Eli Wadleigh of Belgrade was a
business caIler/in town Saturday.
Eva Blaisdell OF Augusta was n
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-18
Gay Christmas Party
Girls Club Wednesday

The gayest of the gay will be the
annual Christmas party, Wednesday
evenin:; at the Augusta Girls Com
munity lighthouse for all members of
the club. Each girl is asked to
come me sked and if she hasn't had
time to make one, she will be equipped
at the club. A most unusual pro-
gram. quite in keeping with the oc-
casion, but shattered with oddities,
is promised for the evenings fun.
And refreshmentS-"But let's not tell
what they are" says the enterprisins
secretary. But the eats promise
much.
Each girl is asked to bring an in
XXI .nSl>c present. There will be q
club Christmas tree and on it will
be present for everyone.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-18
NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING

To the Incorporators of Augusta Cen
You are hereby notified that the
annual meeting of the Corporation
will be held at the Aldermen's Rooms
City Hall. Augusta, Maine, on the
second Monday of January, Janu-
airy IA, 1924, at 7.30 o'clock p. NJ, to
act upon the following articles:
Article I. To receive the reports
of the various committees Of the cor
poration.
Article II. To see what action will
be- taken concerning an amendment to
Sec. 2 of the Bylaws relating to the
number of Directors Of the Corpora
ton.
Article III. To elect officers for the
ensuing year.
Article ". To elect any new mem
bers of the corporation.
Article v. To transact any other
business that may legally come be-
fore said meeting.
WALTER M. SANBoRN.
Secretary.
Augusta. Maine. December 20. 1879.
IeCtS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-18

weekend guest of her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. +. l.. Blaisdell.
Whooring cough is quite preva-
lent in town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Bullen of
New Sharon were Sunday guests at
the home of MIR. and Mrs. G. H. Le-
Baron.
There will be a Christmas tree at
the Town hall. Monday. Dec. "A.
James Forbes attended the State
Grange at Lewiston. as a delegate
from Mount Philip Grange.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-18

8. McCarty for the plaintiff and
harry Mansur for the defendant.
Attorneys present at the session
of the court on Monday were e. w.
BRIGHAM and w. S. Glidden of Bath:
e. 0. Small of Madison; +. A. Morey
and George S. McCarty of Lewiston:
w. r. Pattangan of Augusta; Cliff
ford McGlaufiin of Portland; Harry
Mansur of Auburn; E. w. Wheeler of
Brunswick; H. r. Drew of Richmond,
and George w. Heselton of Gardi-
ner.
Waldo. Washington and York
counties are called for this morn
ing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-18

Dusseldorf, Dec. 17.-(By A. ~,
The competency of the French court
martial here which is trying forty
German officials and members of the
Security Police on charges OF muir
der and other grave offenses in con-
nection with the tragic ,Rhineland
separatist demonstrations here on
september 30, was challenged by
counsel for the defense at the open.
ing session today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-18
Mount Philsn GRANGE

Mount Philip Grange had its
election of officers recently. The
following were elected: Cyra
Charles, master: Arthur Wilde. ov-
erseer: Linwood Allen, steward;
Frances Watson, lecturer: Aida Le-
Baron, chaplain: Pansy Charles,
Pomona: Angie Charles. Ceres: Nina
Tracy, Flora: Ray Collins. gatekeep-
err: Raymond Tibbctts assistant
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-18

The semi-monthly meeting of the
o. T. M. fraternity will be held this
evening at the Y M. c. A. assembly
hall. The usual supper will be served
to the members and short business
meeting will be held after the sup
per. All members are urged to be
present plans are 20 be mlde for
a social to be held during the Christ
mas vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-18

Miss Violet Machle. who formerly
lived at the National Soldiers Home
when her father Capt. Machle, was
stationed there, has gone to Honolu-
lu, where she is stationed in the War
department. Since leaving here. Miss
Machle has been employed by the
War department in Washington, D. c..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-18

The regular meeting Of General
Poor Ladies' Auxiliary will be held
this evening at 1880 at /. O. o. F.,
hall. A large attendance is desired
as the election of officers will be held
and other business of Importance will
come before the meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-18

The Pawtucket Times of Dec. 10,
prints the full report of Secretary
Clarke OF the Pawtucket Chamber
of Commerce. formerly of Augusta.
1t is an interesting showing of the
first eight months of his secretary
ship.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-18
Quebec Invites
Augusta Sports to
Their Carnival

Augusta sportsmen have been invited
by Quebec sportSmen to take part in
the winter carnival to be held in that
Canadian city Feb. 81 to "a, coinciding
with the local carnival dates. Notices
have been received in the city from
Quebec giving main facts about their
winter carnival. Events include the
dog sled races, hockey matches, all
kinds of outdoor events and a fancy
dress ball at the Chateau. An ice pal
ace will be erected. The event will be
under the auspices of the Eastern In
ternational Dog Sled Derby Club.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-18

-he regular meeting of kennebec
Lodge No. PSI. n. L. O. p, will be
held this afternoon at G.. :. +. hall.
Business of Importance will be tran
sacted at the meeting and a large at
tendance is desired
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-18

Miss Gladys Gilman. who has been
employed at the freight office for
some time. has accepted position
in the office of Whitney. Cox & Co,
taking the place vacated by Miss
Edna HoVt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-18

San Francisco, Dec. 17.-The worlds
largest oil reservoir, according to the
Standard Oil company of California.
rs being completed by the company
at Ell Segundo. CAL The great bowl
mas q capacity Of 100000 barrels.
There are\11 other oil reservoirs at
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-18

Miss Irene Goodrich arrived in
this city on the $50 morning train
Monday from New York to pass Ahe
holiday season with her parents. Mr.
and Mrs. H. E. Goodrich, 8 Green
street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-18

Miss Dorothy Stone returned Sun
day afternoon from a few weeks Wis
1t In Orono, where she was the guest
of friends and relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-18

Friends of Lawrence Murphy who
has been seriously i'll at the augusta
General Hospital witt typhoid fever
will be glad to learn that he is i'm
proving, although slowly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-18
Gard Of Thanks

We wish to thank our friends and
relatives for the many kindnesses eX-
tended to us in our late bereavement;
also for the beautiful flowers.
MRS. AMOS w. REYNOLDS AND
AND FAMILY
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-18

Miss Marion Adams. a student at
Oak Hall. Pride's Crossing, Mass.
has arrived in the city to pass the
holidays with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. d. w. Adams.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-18

The weekly session of the Red
Cross Baby Welfare clinic Val be
held this Tuesday afternoon, $50
o'clock, at the Augusta General
Hospital.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-18

steward; Jennie Collins. lady assist-
ant steward; James Forbes, secre.
tary; Genevieve Bacon, treasurer.
Installation will be held at the
second meeting in January.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-18

Henry Scribner. student at Uni
yersity of Maine is home for the
Christmas holidays He was accom-
panied b. Ted Monroe of Milo.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-18

The regular missionary meeting
OF the United Baptist church will
be omitted this week because of the
holidays.