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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-27
low Salt is the Ocean?
Question MAY Be Answered

Washington, Nov. ga. P.)-The
Old question of how salt the ocean is
may soon be answered. Coast guard
cutters arc to make surveys OF
the various parts of the North
Atlantic for salt content, and
additional data on ocean currents
is expected to be gained, as diff
terent currents are said to differ ap-
probably in the amount of salt they
contain.
The Bureau of Standards has de-
Vel0ped unique apparatus which
Will be used in the survey, and pre-
liminary trials have already indicated
it will be successful. 1t takes ad-
vantage of the fact that electrical re-
sistance of sea-water changes mark
edly with change in salt content A
cell in the instrument is first filled
with water whose salt content is
known, and then with a sample of the
water to be tested. The difference in
the two electrical resistance readings
taken is a measure of the difference
in salt
The salt of the seas varies consid-
erably with location. it was said. For
instance, the Gulf stream, which has
been exposed to the hot tropic sun
will have lost much water through
evaporation and will be saltier than
the Labrador Current, which is fed
by fresh water from the ice and
SHOWS of Greenland.
1t is also thought that salinity
measurements at considerable depths
might be used to detetct the coming
of icebergs, under exceptionally fav-
orable conditions. The cold water
from them is appreciably fresher
than the water on thu surface, yet,
being cold, it sinks to the bottom.
The water on the surface is the wa
ter of the current, and may be sur
prisingly warm even quite close to
the berg. At one time men of the
crew of the Revenue Cutter Tampa
went swimming almost in the surf of
a large iceberg and found the water
had q temperature Of y degrees.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-27
Is Every Day a
Backache Day?

AME and achy in the. morning?
Tortured with backache all day
long? No wonder you feel worn out
and discouraged, But have you
given any thought to your kidneys?
Weak kidneys cause just such
troubles: and you are likely to have
headaches, too, with dizziness, stab
bling pains, and bladder irregulari-
ties. Don't risk neglect! Use DOan's
Kidney Pills. DOan's have helped
thousands. They should help you.
Ask your neighbOr!
Here's an Augusta Case:
Mrs. r. A. Packard, 73 Cony St.
says: AT times my back has been
painful. had dizzy spells, head
aches and my kidneys didn't act
regularly. used Doan's Kidney
Pills getting them at the Towle
Pharmacy and they did me. lots of
good. 1t doesn't take Doan's long to
relieve the trouble"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-27

Lovers Of the forests and it's deni-
Zens should cast their eyes upon
the window of the Waterville motor
company where an assortment of
game procured by John Hennings
and his party in their hunting trip
to Northern Maine. Under ever
green trees and between logs are deer.
beaver, weaZels, wildcat, rabbit and
partridge. So far this display is a
larger variety than any other in the
city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-27

st. Omer Commandery, knights
Templar. will hold a special conclave
Wednesday afternoon at o'clock for
work in the Illustrious Order of the
Red Cross and the Order of Malta, The
stated conclave will be held in the eve
ming at 7.45 o'clock for regular bust
ness and work in the Order of the
Temple. Supper will be served in the
banquet hall at $50 o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-27

The following births were recorded
at the office Of the city clerk yester-
day: Nov. "a. a daughter, Gloria
Brown. to Mr.. and Mrs. Omar J. Lom-
bard, Waterville; Nov. %, a daughter,
Beatrice Cecile, to Mr.. and Mrs. Jo-
seph A. Latulippe of Waterville,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-27

The regular meeting of the Water
Vile Rotary club was held yesterday
noon in the Elmwood Hotel. Fol-
lowing the dinner Hugh Travers,
Maine Central traffic agent for the
Maine Central Railroad. spoke on the
traffic and transportation conditions
as they exist in this city, and the
relations that exist between the
company ard the public in general.
At the close the regular club songs
were sAg.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-27
ruEATRE ATTRACTIONS

r.,,.. Theater: Monday, Tuesday
asWednesday, Ills Children's Chill
dr EN- opera House: Monday after
Guy nd evening and Tuesday at
Ir noon "Trihing with Honor; Bud
ternou IN "The Prarie Mystery"
|0sOo OhIna Comedy, Dance or DIE"
Sur H.I, Opera House. Tuesday night,
wy rcadia Club of the Universal
Tne .hrrch presents Booth Tarking-
Us. ,. comedy "Clarence."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-27

The Woman's Club will hold a meet
S;rv this evening in Library hall. Mrs.
c. Simpson of Fairfield will give
several Rotations and Mrs. A. F..
Sprummond will read paper on
lThanksgiXing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-27
COLBY NOTES

This afternoon fourteen graduates
of Oak Grove Seminary who are
students at Colby college will jour-
ney to NallaSboro where they will
| partake of banquet and organize
| the Oak Grove club. 1t is the plan
| of the leaders in the movement to
keep all of the alumni of the school
who are students at Colby college to-
gether and have meetings every little
while for social purposes. A banquet
will be served to the former Oak
Grove students when they arrive in
Vassalboro and directly after the
officers of the club will be elected
and the plans for the year discussed.
Mrs. Robert Z. Owen. preceptress at
the Nassalboro school is heading the
| movement and has been assisted by
Elmer NJ. Taylor. Colby % and Har-
ry Muir, Colby &c.
The Thanksgiving recess this week
will be limited to one day and a half
at Colby college. This action was
taken by the faculty of the college
| who decided that the Thanksgiving
and Christmas vacations came too
near together and upset the work of
the college classes. Usually the stu
dents have been given from noon on
Wednesday preceding Thanksgiving
until the Monday after but this year
| with Thanksgiving coming so late in
November? it was decided to allow
but the time from noon on Wednes-
day of this week until Friday morn
ing. The extra days are being given
! to the students on the Christmas va
cation which will start on December
Il at noon.
The honorary societies at Colby
| college are preparing to announce
their pledges in the four classes
shortly after the Thanksgiving re-
| cess. The freshman society of Up~
silon Beta. the Mystics of the second
year class. the Druids of the Junior
class and the senior Epicureans have
all been busy looking over the stu
dents in the various classes with the
thought of rledging them to the va
rious organizations.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-27

At meeting of the solicitors of the
Sunset Home Association campaign
for $4,000 held, last evening in the
Elks building reports showed that
the total sum raised thus far is $23,-
S23.75. This means that 1920 has
Deen subscribed since the report last
Friday evening.
The Association is making plans
to continue the campaign until the
whole sum is raised.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-27

Vail Hancock. a student of Oak
Grove Seminary who underwent an
oneration for appendicitis yesterday
l Al the Sisters Hospital is reported
AZ resting comfortably.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-27
Josenh Il. QoA

Joseph H. Doe of Fairfield Center
died Sunday evening, aged SO years.
Funeral services will be held from his
late home Tuesday afternoon at two
O'clock
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-27

Mis-, Edith Quinton. who under
ant a slight operation at the Sis
,sr's Hospital Saturday has return
"a n her home on West street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-27

''Why don't you go to work."
queried the kind lady as she handed
the genteel looking road-tramper a
second piece of her quarter of an
inch thick lemon pic.
work doesn't bring me anything,
ma'am," signed the man. II worked
night and day for three years and I
didn't make a cent"
what were you doing?" she asked.
Writing scenarios" he answered.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-27

The regular meeting Of w. s. Heath
Circle, Ladies Of the G. A. R.. will be
held this evening at $50 in G. A. r
hall. The usual supper will be served
at o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-27

Mrs. Nellie Witham Of Clinton is
visiting her daughter and husband, Mr..
and Mrs. J. Wallace West of this city,
for a few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-27

Warden John Flint, game inspector
! At oakland Junction: passed the week
"a AZ his home in Monsoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-27

The marriage intentions Of George
A. Stinchf1eld and Bernice o. Hanson
have been filed at the city clerks Of
flee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-27

Mr.. and Mrs. W. A. Hager have
-eturned to their home in town after
nassing a weeks vacation in Port
land
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-27
Clarence" at the
Opera House Tonight

At the \City Opera house tonight,
one OF the finest comedies of the day
will be given by the cast of players
from the Arcadia club of the Univer-
salist church, and an evening of real
enjoyment Is assured to all who at
tend. Clarence" is the work of that
inimitable author, Booth Harrington,
and as story was one OF the hits of
a season filled with good literature.
The Universalist church of Water
Vile has an enviable reputation of
doing well whatever. they attempt,
and this evenings play will be no eX-
ception to the order of things. Miss
Extreme Flood has given unstintingly
of her time and effort to make "Clar-
ence' go over, and with the following
cast to support her fine work, Wa
tervillians may be sure of one of the
best evenings of the social season.
The cast in the order of their ap-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-27

~. n. C. True of Augusta was
anninp in Waterville yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-27

D r. whitman of Boston was a
business caller in the city yester-
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-27

The Ladies' Aid of the Methodist
church will meet with Mrs. H. T.
Winters, q Boutelle avenue Wednes-
day afternoon at $50. AS this is the
last meeting before the fair every
member is urged to be present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-27
SkOWHECAN
Mrs. Clara Augusta Packard


Mrs. Clara Augusta Packard.
widow of Charles Packard died Sun
day night at her home in Canaan viii
lage. Mrs. Packard was born in
Plttsf1eld and was formerly Clara
augusta Huff. She was about "A
years OF age and had resided. in
Canaan many years.
She was a member of the Sunshine
chapter, order of Eastern Star and
IS much respected in the community
where she has lived so long. Her
husband who conducted a Rug store
In canaan, has been dead about 20
years. Mrs. Packard is survived nv a
sister, Miss Vira Huff, a brother,
George Huff, both of Pittsfield and
TWO sisters who live out of the State
and ep-daughter.
The funeral service will be held
tnls tuesday afternoon at, . O'Clock
at the late home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-27

A.. T 2. Hoxie of North Fairfield
~ shopping in the city Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-27

Thanksgiving at the Country Club
Members of the Waterville Coun-
try club will observe THANKSGIVING
with an informal dancing party at
the clubhouse Thursday evening. A
college orchestra will furnish the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-27

II you like to secure the best pos
sible Valucii i'm silk hose, at a medium
price, we strongly urge yOU to con-
slider PHOENIX. 1t is nationally known
and nationally advertised and for
good quality and medium price, it is
surely one of the best. Sold i'm both
stores i'm all the leading shades.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-27

urs NJ Wagner of Hinckley was
hns;ness caller in town Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-27

Act 1.-The anteroom to Mr.. Wheel
ers private office. New York.
Act. 1I-Living room of Mr.. Wheel
er's home. Englewood, n. J.
Act 1II-The same, that evening.
Act IN-The same. Next morning.
Adv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-27

We have proven to our own salts
faction that BarInon anu Hubritc
dresses arc doubtless two of the best
on the market. II you appreciate
quality and styles that are n little
superior, and large value, you will
surely be interested in these dresses.
Complete line i'm stock at all times.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-27

music. AS this is probably to be the
last dance of the year it is expected
that a large number will be present,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-27

A. L. Perkins of Springfield, Mass,
was in the city yesterday on bust
ness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-27

The Senior class of the Skowhepan
High school motored to PittsfieId
Monday evening where they held the
annual curling party.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-27

Mrs. Neal Violette of Augusta was
shopping in town Monday.
Evening star., 1923-01-07

Aplane photo of Mississippi river dam between St Paul
and Minneapolis for which Henry Ford has applied
federal power commission for power rights The Detroit
maker if granted permission this
power announced that he will build $4,000
the banks of the river.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-06
YOKOHAMA FIRE WAS
 PREDICTED BY REFS
Proof Sheets Of Senator's Unpub-
 lished Book ForetelI Disaster

SPRINGFIELD, H.. Sept. 5.--lBy Associated Press.lz---A prediction of the disastrous t1fe which has swept a portion of the Japanese city of Yokohama, Is contained in the proof sheets of book named sOur Travels in the Orient, ,'sEwhich Is soon to be published here by Senator Thomas Rees, publisher of the Illinois state Register. who recently returned from an extended trip in tn eHst.
 Regarding the probability of fire in Yokohama, Senator Rees wrote as follows:
 While in the shipping and whole sale sections of the city there are some very creditable business houses, constructd of stone and brick, the most of the houses where the retail business is transacted are of wood, and are mere shacks which should be condemned and removed. It ap- pears to me to present most allur- ing place for a great fire that is almost sure to occur some day. While We were in Yokohama 8 fire in q smaller city in that locality burned 75 or 80 houses with a reported loss of 3,000,000 yen, or approximately S1,500,000 in American money"
 In Tokio Senator and Mrs. Rees were guests of Col. Charles S. Bur- nett, military attache at the Ameri- can embassy, for whose safety local relatives felt some apprehension ur- til word was received that he Is safe.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-06
GARY IS CONSIDERING. ADJUSTMENT OF WAGES
Declines To Say Whether Upward
 Or Downward Revision Planned

NEW YORK; Sept. 5.-(By Asso- ciated Press. )-Elbert H. Gary, chairman of the United States Steel corporation, announced late today that his concern was conferring with heads of subsidiary companies on adjustment of wage rates. He declin- ed to indicate whether upward or downward revision was contemplat- ed, or whether the adjustment had any bearing on the elimination of the 12-hour day from the industry.
 We have been meeting today with our presidents on adjustment of wage rates," said MT. Gary. "Of course, there are great number of questions to consider. We have nothing to publish about it. because readjrstment is going on satisfac- torily without any serious friction and nothing should be said to disturb our good relations with our men. That is all l can say about that"
 From other sources it was learned that today's discussion concerned the wages of men whose hours were reduced from 12 to TO- When elimi- nation of the 12-hour day was begun it affected 90,000 men in all, but a good number had their hours reduced from 12 to s and received a 25 per cent wage increase.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-06
OFFICE SEEKERS MAY RECEIVE SEVERE JOLT
Eligibility Lists Suggested By Re-
 form League

WASHINGTON. Sept, 5.-Measures designed to relieve the chief execu- tive from the importunities of office seekers were rcommnded to President Coolidge today by committee of the National Civil Service Reform league. headed by the organizations presl- dent, William Dudley Foulke.
 The first recommendation was that the President issue an order provid- ing for. appointment in each case of the first man on civil service eligible lists for presidential postmasters. The presidential class of postmasters en- braces about 12.000 offices.
 A similar order to cover the fourth class postma sters and rural carriers, requiring the post office department to choose the first name on lists es- tablished by competitive examination, was urged. This would take in ap- proximately 37,000 postmasters and 45,000 rural carriers.
 The committee advised that steps be taken by the President looking to the classification of such offices, now exempted from civil service rules, as might appropriately be filled through competitive examinations. Such posi- tions would include deputy collectors of internal revenue, deputy United States marshals, employees of the ship ping board, the veterans bureau, the prohibition unit and various other bureaus and Independent establish ments.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-06
All Missionaries Are
 Safe After Quake

NEW YORK, Sept. 5.-(By Asso- ciated Press. )-All missionaries of the Methodist board of foreign mis- sions located in Japan, with members of their families, escaped death in the earthquake, according to a cable message received today from Bishop Herbert Welch in Karuziawa, 8 mountain resort about 80 miles from Tokio. Fifty persons attached to Methodist missions are in the af- fected area.
 All of the missionaries in Tokio and Yokohama of the Reformed church in America, are safe, accord ing to a cablegram from Kobe re- ceived today by the board of foreign missions of the church.
 The National Council of the Protes- tant Episcopal church today announc- ed receipt of cablegram declaring that 17 of its :7 missionaries in the st icken area of Japan were ac- counted for. Among those not ac- counted for was Bishop Idckimand and his staff who were stationed at Tokio.
 Congressman Ernest B. Alderman of Plainfield, N. J., whose where abouts in Japan were reported yester- day in a consular message from Shanghai to be unknown, is safe in Nikko, according to a cablegram re- ceiYed from him later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-06
JAPAN NEEDS LUMBER
R. E. Allen Says Japanese Will Use
 Wood Water Piping

SEATTLE, Wash, Sept 5.-- Heavy demand for lumber for Japan for two years was forecast today by Robert B. Allen, secretary of the West Coast Lumbermens' sscocia- tion.
 We can supply whatever Japan demands in lumber If they will re- peal their prohibitive tariff on build- ing lumber" said MT. Allen. If they hold to the Japanese source require ments the demand will exceed the supply"
 Japanese squares are made by saving off slabs and are cut into usable lumber after arrival in Japan.
 Allen said that engineers had practically agreed that the Japanese water systems should be rebuilt with wood pipes, which Is made on large scale on the P~- fife coast. and that desire for VI -ded buildings as be- ing better able to withstand earth ouakes would create an abnormally large demand for lumber.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-06

assisted the Japanese volunteer police in keeping order and looking after those who had not already fled to the harbor boats"
 Japanese aviators who flew Yoko- hama yesterday report that thousands of dead bodies are still lying in the streets, decaying there.
 Smoke clouds still drift above the city, as portions of the fire are burn ing The stench of decaying bodies, rotting warehouse good-stuffs, and fire-swept and water-soaked timbers arises above the city.
 No landings were made by the pilots who swept above the devastat- ed areas in low circles, seeking land marks.
 They report that all public com pounds are filled with refugees. wrecked trolly cars, grostesquely overturned, lie about the streets.
 Trolley tracks have been broken, and rise into the air in twisted con- fusion. Many of the streets are blocked with rubbish of fallen build ings, preventing passage.
 Armed military patrols are posted everywhere, and military units are moving through the streets.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-06
HARM 0NI0US POLICY
Yamnmoto's New Cabinet Plans Co.,
 operative Reign

WASHINGTON, Sept. 5.-The new cabinet of Premier Yamamoto of Ja, pan. 1t was said today at the Japa- nese embassy, can be expected to fol- low a policy of harmonious co-opera- ton with foreign nations and con- structive work among Its own people.
 The Yamamoto cabinet was formed on the second of September during the conflagration in Tokio. No of- ficial declaration of policy has yet been announced. The Japanese em-' bassy however, received word today from Tokio by way of Iwaki that the premier is expected at the first opportunity to announce his program indicating that the new cabinet Is determined to follow policy of peace. cooperating harmoniously In foreign affairs with other nations and in domestic affairs, concentrat- ing it's efforls on the general well fare of the people,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-06
Brandon Asks Aid
 For Stricken Japan
STATE CAPITAL BUREAU !
 THE AGE-HERALD
Montgomery, Ala. Sept. 5

Gov. W. W. Brandon issued two proclamation refers to the unfor- the Japanese earthquake situation, the other designating September 6 as Lafayette Marne day. The first named proclamation refers to the unfor- tunate situation created by the up- heaval in Japan and urges Alabam- ians to contribute through their local Red Cross chapters to relief work The other proclamation calls for the display by public buildings of the Stars and Stripes and the tri-color of France on September 6, which is designated as "Lafayette-M -Marne Day" being the anniversary of the birth of Lafayette and of the battle of the Marne