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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-10

The average human body contains
enough fat to make seven cakes of
soap.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-10
Foolinu St. Peter

A little girl. woefully sad because
her pet canary had died. put the re-
mains in a ciSar-box and was dig
Eins a grave when her father came
up.
Father" she said, twill my little
birdie so to heaven?'
Il think So" he replied. an fact
know so.''
Whereupon the child, forgetting
her grief. gave loud laugh and
clapped her hands.
"Oh." she cried, "how cross st.
Peter will be when he opens it and
finds it isn't cigars after all.-From
Everybody's Magazine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-10

pended kettle and cooking utensils.
spruce boughs and Red Cross banners.
The words. I'VE were burned out at
Griswold," We're on the side Of the
float. The parade was led by Col.
Frank NJ. Hume. former leader Of the
103rd Infantry, Goth Division.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-10
With Apologies

MY auto, tits of thee, short cut to
poverty-of thee I chant. / blew a
pile of dough on you three years ago.
now you refuse to 60 or won't or
can't. Through town and country
side I drove thee full of pride; no
charm you lacked. I loved your
gaudy hue. your tires so round and
new-now / feel mighty blue, the way
you act. To thee, old rattlebox, came
many bumps and knocks: for thee I
grieve. Badly thy top is torn; frayed
are thy seats and worn; the Group
affects thy horn, / do believe. Thy
perfume swells the breeze, while good
folks choke and sneeze, as we pass
by. 1 paid for thee a price. 'twould
buy a mansion twice; now everyone
yells ice" wonder why. Thy motor
has the grip; thy spark plug has the
pip. and woe is thine. I too. have
suffered chills. fatigue and kindred
ills, trying to pay the bills since thou
vert mine. Gone is my bank roll
now; no more 'twould choke COW.
as once before. Yet if I had the yen
so help me John-amen! ia buy a
car again and speed some more.-Bay
City MotOriSt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-10

an airplane capable of travelling $50
miles an hour, or is it preferable for
the law to put to sea in a tub?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-10

Several important matters are COM
irg up for discussion at the meeting of
the executive council of the State
Chamber of Commerce which will be
held at 1890 this Tuesday noon at the
Falmouth Hotel, Portland. A basis
for membership dues, and methods for
raising funds for the chamber, are sub
jects that are expected to provoke
wide spread discussion. A program
for current activities will also be out
lined Already tentative program
has been named which includes an in
formative campaign of the water pow
er question, the promotion of beef
raising on a large scale in Maine, and
the welding into closer unity of local
boards of trade and chambers of COM
merce throughout the State. Members
of the finance committee have been in
yited to attend with the executive
council and to participate in the de-
liberations.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-10

"These modern wars are a terrible
thing"
Indeed they are-they make my
knowledge of geography look like a
war-torn village."-Florida Times
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-10

The contest which was held for a
trademark for the Maine Potato
Growers Exchange, in which men,
bers Of the association took part, has
closed. The names of the winners
will be announced soon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-10

The reunion of the Howard family
held recently at Bethel proved a most
enjoyable occasion. The gathering
! numbered 104 and included relatives
and friends from New Hampshire,
Connecticut. oxford. Lewiston, Dixficld,
Andover, and Rumford.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-10

CAPITAL GRANGE. NO. 24S, p. OF
H. Meetings "a and 9Th Saturday eve.
nings Of each month 1t @. A. R hall
A. B. RIPLEY, w. NJ.
MRS. EMMA T. HOWE. Sec.
t1,.fh -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-10

1t is no uncommon thing for fire
men to have alibis when they lose at
a muster, but the Rockland Veteran
Firemen's Association comes back
from Westbrook with one which is
too substantial to be easily waved
aside, says The Rockland Courier
Gazette. 1t is in the form Of a toe
caulk, which smashed the inside of
the nozzle when the handful Albert
r. Havener had been playing but a
short time. Somebody with no good
intentions toward the Rockland COM
pany, put it in when the coupling was
taken off the hand-tub, or when the
pipe was taken off. In spite Of this
handicap the Havener played a
stream of 191 feet. 1919 inches, and
won second money. IF anybody
thinks there's any hand-tub herea-
bouts that can trim the Albert X.
Havener, we will extend an invitation
to prove it,, says Foreman Niles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-10

The tent caterpillar seems to be in
Testing parts of Northern Maine and
are so numerous in some localities
that the ground is literally covered
with them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-10


In view of the persistent shortage
OF housing facilities in Maine, it may
be of interest to learn from figures
made public by the National Board Of
Fire Underwriters. through its
Actuarial Bureau, that during the
five years period from 1917-1921
dwelling property to the value OF
$2,914,246 was burned in Maine. The
report shows that this was only a
portion of the total fire destruction in
Maine, but represents a per capita
dwelling fire loss for the State of
$3.50. At $4,000 each. POI comfor-
table houses could have been con-
structed with the money that went up
III smoke and flames.
The Tooth birthday Of the town of
Dover will be observed Aug. 9, when
both Dover and Foxcroft will unite as
one municipality in it's observance.
FoXcroft Academy is to observe Its
centennial on Aug. l. Elaborate pro-
grams will be carried out. Hon. John
Francis Sprague, editor and publisher
of Sprague's Journal of Maine History,
will give the historical address while
it is expected that some noted alum
nus of Foxcroft Academy will also be
the speaker. There are many grad
yates of the old school who have made
names for themselves in later life and
one of the most noted of these will be
asked to be present and deliver an ad-
dress.
Evening star., 1923-03-01
GROWS
IN FIFTH DISTRICT
Reserve Bank Notes, Cotton,
Farming, Building and
Trade B0OmS.

A continued gradual Improvement
IN business conditions in the ffth
federal reserve bank district is noted
in the monthly report of the bank,
made public today in Richmond and
reported by the Associated Press.
Labor is fully employed. the state
ment said; wages have ceased declin-
ing and show tendencies upward
slightly, and good weather has per-
mitted outdoor work To progress un-
usually we'll for this season OF 'ne
YEAR.
Cotton prices have continued up
ward. the review added, and !al.ieas !is,
arc now receiving the highest prices
obtained since the spring ana early
summer, of 1920. Tobacco prices are
considerably above those OF is-- anu
the crop is much larger, the two
factors yielding the growers hand
some returns.
Textile Willis Rushed.
Textile mills report full operations.
January being one of the most active
months in the history of the textile
industry in the fifth district, the mus
in the two Carulinas aud Virginia
used in the entire United states dur
ing that month. Some new mlilS are
being built, especially in North Car
, lima, and other mills are adding new
units. building additional houses Tor
opcratiyeS and making extensive I'M
prOvementS IN other ways "i'u"o
their plants.
The statement said building oper-
ations continue TO break records TOT
This season of the year, building ma
teriai dealers naturally prospHrinS
as a result OF the extensive building
program being carried out every
where.
Retail trade is much better than
wear ago the review declared. anu
Wholesale trade is picking up rapidly
after the inventory season. CoiieC-
lions in both retail and wholesale
business are steadily improving ana
on all new accounts payments are
promptly made, the only trouble arls
ing from slow accounts carried over
from previous seasons.
Decrease in Bank Loans.
Member banks reporting from thir-
teen OF the districts leading cities,
show decreased loans and redlS-
counts, the review continued. ihui-
.ating some little further strengthen
ing of financial conditions. SaNlisS
hank DEPOSITS in both member anu
non-mrmbe banks showed AN increase
during January over l'ecenp"r anu
reached record totals for the reporl-
irg institutions. Loans 10 meihpei
banks Were reduced ana ieasrai saii5 IA
serve notes in circulation declined
with A resulting rise in cash reserve
OF the federal reserve bank.
The review set forth:
"Fvcn in tho scctinnS OF the min
district that have uttered most from
~ rayapes of the boil Weeyil the
be,tnr feeling prevails and organized
uIans are being made with view to
reducing it's ravages as much as pos
s;bIn in the coming season. AS re-
,,i. more mulas fertilizers and farm
r,achincrv are being bought than was
the case last year.
Evening star., 1923-03-01
COTTON MEN STUDYING
CONDITIONS IN INDUSTRY
Everybody From Producers tc
Spinners at Conference in
New Orleans.

NEW ORLEANS, March 1.-The cot
ton industry from production to spin
ner was represented here today, when
delegates from spinning interests, CO.
operative marketing associations.
growers and merchants from the cot
ton belt and delegations from cot
ton exchanges gathered at con-
ference called by the New Orleans
Cotton Exchange to discuss subjects
relating to the sale. shipment and
staple.
Following the organization of the
Evening star., 1923-03-01

conference New England and Caro-
lima mill rules and mutual margin
calls are scheduled to be taken up.for
discussion.
Differences between shippers and
spinners as to selling terms, staple
lengths and insurance on shipment Is
and other subjects are expected to
be taken up before the conference
tomorrow.
George NJ Shut, president of the
New York Cotton Exchange, and
three other representatives OF that
organization are among those at
tending the conference.
Evening star., 1923-03-01

chief engineer of the Baltimore and
Ohio railroad, has been engaged by
the twelve railroads entering New
York TO coordinate their separate
terminal development plans and that
Of the port authority.
His task will be to consolidate ter
mipal improvement plans 1nvoivlng
Wall Street reports.
Evening star., 1923-03-01
RISE IN D. G. RAIL TRAFFIC.

Railroad freight traffic. which has
been running far above seasonal rec
ords since January /; Is contlnuins
ume. on the basis of latest reports by
the American Railway Association:
During the week ended February II
a total Of $l7,77S cars were loaded
with revenue freight, or f4.So" cars
rnra man were loaded in the same
week last year and 1871 cars more
tban during the same week of 1921.
Evening star., 1923-03-01
Telephone Report Out.

Tho chesapeake and Potomac Tele-
rhone Company. at the close or busl,
ness on December 81. 1922, boasted
total assets of S20.62l.030. stock
Capitalization Of S13.000,000 and cor
porate surplus unapproprlated OF 81.
or. .OOS. 40. according TO balance sheet
presented at the executive committee
meeting of the company in New YORK
yesterday.
The income statement SHOWS teie-
phone operating revenues OF s3.2is',
g42 Telephone operating expenses ana
other deductions bring the balance net
income to Sf.1T7.S96. Afer deduclns
dividends Of s1.0O7. 500 he balance for
corporate surplus was sl70.396.
During the year 6.SOb company
owned stations Were added TO the
system in the District of Columbia.
Much Building Activity.
There was unusual activity in the
construction and development of
apartment houses. office buildings,
etc. in Washington during 1872. the
report states, and it is apparent this
will continue during 1923. In order
70 insure sufficient facilities to take
care of the growth throughout the
District of Columbia during the pres
ent year, it IS estimated the gross
expenditures for new plant VIII be
Evening star., 1923-03-01

$1,920.000. and there will be a net
growth of $500 stations"
The report states the company made
net additions to its plant In wash
ington last year of $883.000. This In,
crease provided for the additional
number of stations, one new central
office. and nearly 10000 miles or wire
of all sorts The committee approved
an expenditure of $4,000 Tor under-
ground cable for the Columbia Adams
central office. and an expenditure OF
$23.00O for Improvement in connec-
ton with the Potomac central ex-
change.
Bank CIearinEs Lighter.
Business in Washington continued
on a compa ratively even tenor during
February. according to statement OF
morning by Charles E. Bright. man
ager of the Washington Clearing
House Association.
During the period a total of s79.-
9,776.O6 passed through local banks.
which sum compared favorably with
the high peak reached in January,
when S94.226.70 was reported.
The apparent decline in clearingS
is chargeable to the twenty eight
day month. with two bank holidays
interspersed.
Wilkins Company stockholders.
The stockholders of the John II.
wilkins Company, Inc. held their an
nual meeting yesterday at the offices
of the company and elected the fol-
lowing directors for the ensuing
year: Messrs. John II. wilkins, Leon
S. Ulman. Howard w. Phillips. Wal
ter b. Guy. Louis r. Peak. l.. Frank
Archambault Robert ii. Clark. Yates
+. Boswell and John H. wilkins. jr.
Evening star., 1923-03-01
Washington Stock Exchange
SALES.

Capital Traction 5s-Sl 900 at 96a4.
Potomac Elec. LIST 5s-$l 900 at 81, 81 600
at 81. 81. .OOO at 81.
Potomac Elec. 6. & ref. 7s-s1.0oO at 1o7,
81 900 at 107
Capital Traction--10 at 9Sl..
.Washineton Gas Lght-10 at 49la, at
1917. 10 at 1855. 10 at 49ss, 10 at 49ss.
AFTER CALI.
Washington (&as rs 500 at 81. 81, 900 al 81.
Lauston Monotype---5 ut 1919. 10 AT 1914,
10 at 1914.
Money-Can loans ; and per cent.
Evening star., 1923-03-01

WASH, Alex. & Mt. Yer. ctf...
Wash, Bait. & Annap. 6s.....
Washington Gas IS ............
Washington Gas 71as..........
Wash. Rwy. 4 Elec. 4s.. -. -.
Wash. Rwy. & Elec. 6. m. 6s..
MISCELLANEOUS.
d. c. Paper Mfg. 8s., ........
Riggs Realty Is (long)..
Riggs Realty 5s fshort). .......
Security Storage & Safe Dep. 6s
Wash. Mkt. Cold Storage 6s...
Wardman Park Hotel g.. ......
New Britain herald., 1923-06-12
dABEL soRMAsp AT LYeHuM

Mabel Normand, considered by many 10 he one of the greatest char aetsr delineators on the screen, draws a remarkably fne characterization in snzanna, her latest triumph now showing at the Lyeeum theater, On the same bill are the latest news reels and comedies and round five of Fighting Blood" romantic love story with prize ring angle that makes a great hit,
 An equally fine phatedrams has been booked for the last half of fhe week when beautiful Ethel Clayton will he seen in The Remittance Woman" picture that has all the mystery of darkest China and the brightest glitter of San Francisco so, eiety blended into one Of the most thrilling romanees ever flung upon the silver sheet,
 Miss Clayton is seen as q young woman from America who has in her possession mystic vase which, Or. ientals believed. gave the holder great powers, The story reyolves about the efforts Of two Chinese secret societies to obtain this vase, The tense mo- menfs, tho hair breadth escapes and tho startling climax are unusual.
New Britain herald., 1923-06-12
GLORIA SWANSON AT PALACE

Gloria Swanson scored decided triumph In her lafest Paramount production, "My American Wife" at the opening showing nt the Palace ihenter last evening. Miss Swanson has the role Of young Kentucky woman with love of racing. The scenes are located in Argentine. Miss Swanson is unusually charming in this production. Antonio Moreno, after short absence from the screen, is quite effective as leading man in the role of Manuel La Tassa, while Geno Dorado does striking piece of work as the despicable Pedro dc Grossa. On the same bill there Is an excellent Keith vaudeville show with four very talented acts. On Thursday the entire bill changes and brings as the photoplay attraction "The Toll of the Sea-" romantic drama with Kenneth Harlan and Anna May Wong in the leading roles. The photography itself is in perfect natural colors which will make 8 de- cided novelty. Next week will be a gala week at the Palace when the will offer the Come Along Revue. the biggest girl show that has ever played this city.
New Britain herald., 1923-06-12
DUNN-DOLAN
Pretty June Wedding Takes Place This Afternoon at Parsonage of South Congregational Church.

The wedding of Irving Dunn, son of Edward Dunn of Rockville, to Miss Mildred Dolan, daughter of John A. Dolan of 5s Monroe street, took place this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the parsonage of the South Congrega- tional church. Rev. pr. George W. C. Hill officiated. Mrs. Arthur Elton. sister of the bride, was matron of hcnor. and Clayton Rider of Bran ford, cousin of the groom, was best man.
 The bride wore blue suit with corsage bouquet of lilies of the valley. Her attendant also wore a blue suit with a corsage bouquet of sweet peas.
 The gift of the bride to her matron of honor was string of pearls. The groom gave the best man a watch chain. The gift of the bridegroom to the bride was a string of pearls. and the bride gave the groom a watch chain and knife.
 Following the ceremony, a recep- ton WAS held at the home of the brides father. The couple left on an extended wedding trip to New York and Atlantic City, and upon their re- turn will reside in Rockville, where Mir. Dunn has a responsible position at the Rock Manufacturing company.
New Britain herald., 1923-06-12
Hoyr's COMING TO Fox's,

Beginning next Monday, Heyt's Re- Yus will play a weeks engagement al the FoK's theater, with its cast of old time faYorites including Lew RFems the inimitable Hebrew come dian. and the east of pretty girls, The plays to be presented, changed on Thursday, are entirely new and the costumes and scenery also are new,
 The current show at this popular thsater is one that pleases at every nerfarmsnee and the vaudeville ofs ferings include Helen Kennedy who is q pretty little Nolinisl with a nums her Of excellent selections on her pro- gram, Also, she is a singer of abil- fly. Joe Carroll a monologue star. tells a batch of funny stories and Leonard and culver's singing and talking speciality Is a big hit at every showing while Stern and Rosa have dandy singing number with some fine dance speeialties.
 The picture program presents a novelty in the New Britain movies. filmed here last week, They are ex- eellent films and ahow many promi- nent people and places Of interest about the city.
 Bryant Washhurn, Eva Novak and a supporting cast of stars presents the motion picture feature. Temptation"
 For the last half of the week an- other great picture has been booked. Charles Jones in "snowdrift." With this there will be new vaudeville bill and the New Britan movies as well as comedy and news reels. "snowdrift" is a story written around the lure Of the Yukon gold fields and Is replete with lively action and be- beautiful scenes from the great north country with its snow ,apped mountains and ice-bound -ivers.
New Britain herald., 1923-06-12

[ knew we'd find it." He crossed the den in two jumps, intending to plunge his head into the bushel of blackber- ries before anybody else could take any. He pushed Cuffy aside. bent over, and bumped his nose against the bottom of the basket. Then he drew back his head with snarl
 This is nothing but an empty brshel basket" he growled There are no blackberries in it. What do you mean, my lad, by fooling me like this?"
 T didn't say l had found a bushel of berries, Pa," Cuffy explained.
 Don't scod the child, Ephraim." said Mrs. Bear. He's trying to kelp."
 Mr. Bear kept grumbling about his disappointment untilehe found an old tn can, Something that seemed good to eat clung to the inside of this. And Mr. Bear tried to squeeze his paw into the can, to scoop it out. He only sue ceeded in wedging three of his toes into the can. When he tried to pull his toes out, the sharp edges of the can held them fast. He growled; then struck his paw heavily against n rock.
 A mighty roar of rage and pain now burst from Mir. Bear Cuffy leaped to his mothers side and crouched down close to her. while lit- tie Siikie began to whimper and caught at her mothers apron.
 For pity's sake. Ephraim, what's the natter" Mir. Bear howed.
 "I cant get this can off my paw" Mir. Bear howled
 Well, don't below so loud" said Mrs. Bear. "You'll never get the can off by believing at it."
 You'd below if 1t was on your paw" Mir. Bear retorted. Tt hurts dreadfully."
 You ought to be glad it's not on your nose,' Mrs. Bear told him.
 And then all at once somebody spoke just outside the door. Some body said, "Woof."
 There's nobody home." Mir. Bear called out.
 Haven't you made slight ms- take?" came the reply in q hollow tone. Voices arc likely to sound queer, inside of caves. Copyright, 1923. by Metropolitan
 Newspaper SerTice.)
New Britain herald., 1923-06-12

Awakens to he glad.
 For thoughts of you. The thought of you
 Steals to me in my dreams, And turns the night to gold; For me the whole world seens
 Just thoughts of you. The thought of you
 Springs 10 me in my bliss, And on my smiling lips
 1 feel your magic kiss,
 Sweet thoughts of you. Tine thought of you
 Is with me everywhere, To me it's solace sweet
 Is answer after prayer.
 Dear thoughts of you. You sec, dear heart, what love doe to 2 woman when it creeps into he heart as if has in mine? Again l repeated the stanza abou the thought of you stealing to me il my dreams. I half rose to go to m, stateroom when beside me hearc voice in agony saying. Don't stoi me l don't want 10 live"
New Britain herald., 1923-06-12
MARTELLE IS ATTRACTIVE
 AS THE GAY YOUNG BRIDE"
Female Impersonaias and P0ii Play CTS Score in Pleasing Play Pre-
 seated Al Palace, Hartfond
lRr Th, H.r.la R.,lsrarl.

khN The Herald hsglswsFl, Tommy MaTtelle, Tepnted as being
 the second Julian Eltings and well
 known tn stock and vaudeville ss a
 female lmpers9AatoT, makes a most { fascinating woman" and in '.The Gay
 Young Bride" which the Poll Players are pTesenting at the Palace theateE
 ln Hartford this week, he is given an opportunity te exhibit his talents The play was written for Martelle and
 without him there would he no play, There is not much of plot for Mar ielle is The center of attraction and everything is based or said on what he does,
 Marlells makes several changes of apparel and wears many gorgeous gowns, some Of which brought the "ah's" and "ah's" from the feminine representatives of last nights audience and even made the men sit up and lake notice, His paise as q woman is perfect, his walk is effective, his voice pleasing and he is a capable dancer, In the role Of a man he is not good but is delightful when im- personating a woman.
 MhFieilHi hoNrNrIi IN hpl lnc pnls attraction in the play, Mary Ann Dentler as bishops daughter and Arthur Howard as s bishops son. pro- vide plenty Of comedy and aid greatly towards making the production sue- cess.
 Frances Williams speciality number in the third act brought the house down, She was obliged to respond to four cneores and on the last two brought out Arthur Howard and Har- old Kennedy to assist hor, Mir, Ken nedy entertained in pleasing man Ter in q number of his own and he was obliged 70 respond 10 m encore, Edwin Vail as Col. Algernon spoon- heigh. late Of the British army. with his English dialect and his speciality song number in the closing act Is worthy of special mention. Mir. Vail is also director of the stock company and has proven to be capable actor as well as director.