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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-11
Without THUMB Of Drum

(luDllc LeuPeT)
Without thump of drum or clash
of the loud cymbal, Secretary Mellon
is doing notable work in the handl-
ing and reduction of the national
debt. 1t is only when something like
the sale of 100000 900 in Treasury
notes comes along in the process of
his refund:ng operations that we
realize what he is achieving.
When he took Office the national
public debt total was about $4,000
100000; and of this. upward of ST.
000.O00.000 was in shOrt-dated obli-
cations BY June 80 the total will be
cut down to about s22, 4O0.OOO.OO0. In
less than twenty-seven months one
sixteenth of this gigantic burden will
be wiped out.
Through the sinking fund and
otherwise, s1.600.000,O00 by our
obligations will have been paid by
midsummer In the $7.000,OOO. 900
short term debts were included 81
900. 900. 900 Of the "4%4 Victories"
maturing this May 20. 1t was to
meet what remains of these Vic
tories" that the $500, 100000 in Treas
ury notes was offered this week. If
necessary, about as many more may
be issued.
This marks the cleanup OF the
short-tcrm obligations. Those that
have, not been paid off. totaling
about $500. 100000, have been or are
being converted into Treasury
notes of varying maturfties. Under
Secretary Melons wise plans they
vii he met without strain as they
fall due.
This has been brought about with
in two years for which Treasury de-
ficits were predicted. When Secre-
tary Houston left the Treasury in
1921 he was full of gloomy prophe-
cies about Il future wherein expendi-
lures would outrun revenues and the
floating debt would continue to float.
Gloomy prophecies have been
Knocked. There was a surplus in
1922. and there will be a surplus of
possibly s125,000.000 this year. The
floating debt has vanished. We are
Strengthened out on safe and sane
some if Congress does not get an
other attack of squandermania.
All this has been done without
shock to the money market or injury
to business or industry. We will be
ready to take care of the maturing
Liberties" of 1928, and will be going
along year by year setting aside
more than $500. OOO.O for wiping out
the rest of the war and other pub
lie debts. 1t is too much to hope
that We will continue to find $780,
100000 as we have in the last two
years. for that purpose.
Secretary Mellon has done a good
job. America has made a remark
able showing of national earning.
and recuperative power. One other
country only-England-has done as
well.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-11

The testimony given by the wife
Of business man and postmaster
before the investigating committee
Of the Florida Legislature proved SO
convincing that the committee there
upon unanimously passed a resolu-
aion declaring the prison supervisor
Of that State unfit longer to hold
the office. Moreover what she had
TO say showed that the State sena-
tor who is proprietor of these con-
Wet camps is unfit. not only to hold
ONCE but to be at large. assuming
no more than half she testified to is
true. Evidently the committee be-
lieved her revelation of conditions,
which ought to shame any commun-
ity making the slightest pretense to
anything above barbarism,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-11
az Gotta Beat It"!

The librarian in charge of the story
hour is always very careful OF her
diction, as the telling and retelling
and decentralization of these stories at
ford a splendid opportunity to stimu-
late the use of good English. The re-
suits are often gratifying and often
disconcerting. These children pos
sess an unusually strong sense OF the
dramatic The story for the after
noon had been cinderella, and now
one of the sX-year- olds was telling
it back" to the teacher. She started
out beautifully, but as she became
more and more interested in her tale.
she reverted to her accustomed
speech. Finally, in the third scene.
where Cinderella while dancing with
the prince suddenly discovers that
the clock is striking twelve, Rose, no
longer d mere story teller but Cinder-
ella herself, looked up at the clock.
dramatically chapped her hand to her
forehead and in a tense, emotional
little voice. cried
MY Gawd. IOokut the clock.
gotta beat it".1by Margaret Munger
Stokes in the May Scribner's.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-11

Once a sea voyage was advertised
as a rest cure, now as link in
ucual activities without moment
of let-up. Uncle Sans Leviathan,
reconditioned, will sail out July 4,
completely equipped with modern
banking facilities through which
payr- cnts may be made in any part
Of the world by wireless and orders
be received aboard ship in like man.
ner The Leviathan is one of the
ships which Congress refused to pro-
vide subsidy for and which are be-
ing run at an annual cost to the
taxpayers. Many of the latter will
probably never have opportunity to
enjoy the banking facilities of the
Lcviathan,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-11
Pile Sufferers

Do you know why ointments do not
give you quick and lasting relief?
Why cutting and operations fail?
Do YOU know the cause of piles is
internal?
That there is a stagnation of blood
in the lower bowel?
Do you know that there is a harma
less remedy discovered by Dr. Leep-
hardt and known as HEM-ROID, now
sold by Sections Pharmacy and drug
gists generally. that is guaranteed?
HEM-RO1D banishes piles by re-
moving the cause, by freeing blood
simple home treatment has an almost
unbelievable record for sure. safe
and lasting relief to thousands of
pile sick sufferers. There is no rea-
son why it should not do the same for
you.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-11

1t is said the late Senator Knute
Nelson Of Minnesota wished that
Governor Preus of that state might
be, his successor. Presumably 1t
isn't wholly for this reason that
Governor Preus has decided to re-
sign and let the Lieutenant Cover
nor have his place and appoint
Preus to the Senate. The portrait
and the record Of Governor Preus in
dictate that Senator Nelson made
good selection. Certainly he is
man who does hot permit such an
obstacle a. Governo. Sproul, who
was similarly situated. allowed to
deter him. to stand in his way. But
he will have to submit his candidacy
to vote Of the people in 1924.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-11
"Ouu'e sCoP. rue!
an Swe red the Old

Don't stop me, answered the Old
Brown Horse, "Im going to buy a
new pair of shoes and a pair of
gloves. My master has just given
me- ten cents"
"Wcll, / hope you get fitted"
shouted Uncle Lucky, as the Old
Brown Horse disappeared in a cloud
of dust, but l guess you've only
got enough money for a shoe lac
ing"
But the Old Brown Horse didn't
hear him. If he did, he didn't care
for he kept right on and pretty soon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-11
Probably a Young Bostonian

Reading about the two little Eng
glish girls who, according to Conan
Doyle, discovered real fairies in the
woods, we were reminded of anoth-
err child because he was so different.
Robert, Agar son Of scien-
tific man. had lived in the country
most of his short life. One day a
visitor, wishing to make friends
with the little fellow, took him on
his knee and asked: "Are there any
fairies in your woods here, Robert ?"
NO" replied the child promptly.
"but there are plenty Of edible
f. ngi!"-Rehoboth Sunday Herald.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-11
ROME

Mayo Richardson. who has passed
several weeks in Washington, d. c.,
mas been visiting relatives and
friends in town and in Smithf1eld.
Clyde Charles from Waterville was
q called at his fathers, Ben Charles,
Tuesday.
Mrs. Varney Mosher was in Fair
held, Monday on business.
Corrydon Mosher from Oakland
vas a Sunday guests Of his parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sanborn Mosher.
Mrs. Lou Mosher has commenced
her work for the summer at Bear
Spring camps.
Maurice Charles has gone to Bos-
ton for a few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-11
READFIELD

DEPOT-Mr. and Mrs. Leonard
Baker moved into the Townsend WIN
ter home. Wednesday, where they liv-
ed last year.
Chester LaVallie. a three months
old baby. is ill with whooring cough
though somewhat better now.
L. B. Wright will have an auction
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-11

Jim Smith was at the door talking
to friend. Within the parlor the
piano was going full pelt.
Jim. said the caller, "is that your
daughter playing that piano?
Yes. replied the father with a
smile. Good music. amt it,?
IT il. certainly. admitted the call.
er. Does she always play so siren.
uously a. that"2
oh. no.. was the reply. you see,
she has got q young man in the sit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-11
With Static Trouble

Four year old Bobby was being
taken for a walk on the street and he
and his mother passed a gang of
Italian workmen jabbering eXcitedly
in their native tongue.
"Oh, mama, he calculated. 1T
sounds Just like the bedtime story on
our radio.
american Legion Weekly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-11

Gillet-Aren't your remarks to your
wife rather sharp and pointed, old
man?
Gem-That's because can only get
a word in edgeways.-Stray Stories.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-11
Not What He Wanted

Friend (who photography: Il was
very much pleased with the negative
| got of Miss Loveleigh.
Jack Poppington: Il wasn't with
the one l got".-Stray Stories.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-11

Bill was discussing automobile ex-
periences with a friend.
Every time we have a breakdown
I get my wife to keep saying, Auto.
auto. auto" he said.
"Ycs?" put in his friend.
"And what she says goes" Bill
ended
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-11

Great Britain's experience in rec
ogniZing the Russian soviet has
proved both unpleasant and I'M
profitable. Will one William Borah
has said about the Harding admins
tration for not recognizing his
friend, the soviet?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-11
The New Home
Only Reason Possible

"What's the name Of your new
youngster"?
We are going to call him Jere-
miah. after his uncle, replied the
proud father.
THE lads uncle is rolling in money,
isn't he?
You don't suppose we like the
name do YOU? was the prompt reply.
STRAY Stories.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-11

sale, Saturday, May IL, beginning at
2 p. NJ.
Fred Leavitt, who planted peas two
weeks ago. was pleased to see the
green heads out of the ground, Tues
day. He is sure they are the first in
town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-11

The Old Brown Horse pranced down
the street
AS II he had wings upon his feet.
His tail and his head were held up
high,
And he kicked out his heels as he
passed by.
"Whoa!" shouted Uncle Lucky.
"What's your hurry?"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-11
Maine Gossip
The New Era

Not so long ago. as the women folks
know.
When old Dobbin reigncd supreme.
And they asked for d horse to drive to
town.
1t WAS always needed to make up
team,
Or twas out in the field, or it's leg was
bruised
There was always some reason it
couldn't be used.
Now the automobile a new era reveals;
The old spare horse that could never
be spared,
Can work or rest. or lie down and die.
While Tic women folks speed away
on high
Off to town, or The club. or sewing
Or who knows. it may be a drive at
the tee.
Il E Mclean in Farm life
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-11

The free-trade South is protest
ing to protectionist administration
against any reduction in duty on
vegetable oils. Yet this pours no
Oil on the troubled tariff waters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-11
Chinese bandits may be dismissed as
having no foundation in fact.

One is reminded that this is a
diversified country, what with frccz-
ing temperatures in Kansas and 101
in the shade in California the same
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-11

The discovery of prehistoric bones
of camels in this country leads to
the conclusion that this land was
dry once before, way back when
Noah was misbehaving himself with
fermented grape juice.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-11
Behind the Bars

Small Winifred (seeing the row of
tellers and cashiers behind their bar
red windows)-An' what do they feed
'em, mother?-Judge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-11
Would Manioulate the "Liqht"

Boston Transcript
Attempt to rewrite the Bible "in
the light of the twentieth century"
is likely to be followed by a little
rivalry as to who shall manipulate
the light.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-11

Prof. B. w. Theme and the Togus
National Soldiers Home band and
orchestra We're frequent visitors in
Bath for many years and some of the
members Of the band, including the
leader, have many old friends in this
city. says the Bath Daily Times. Prof.
Theme is rounding out his forty
first year of leadership. .John Barrett
With his clarinet has been there for
an uninterrupted space of 80 years
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-11
Editorial Comment
Quite Natural

cleveland Plain Dealer)
Scientists are again asserting that
the heat of the sun is diminishing!
but it always seems that way in the
springtime.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-11

did you see the pleased express
sion On Mrs. Browns face when I
told her she doesn't look any older
than her daughter" asked Mr..
Jones. after the reception.
mo" said Mrs Jones: II was
looking at the expression on her
daughters face"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-11

Can Winter come back Boston
er, meet winter, Ed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-11

Any report to the effect that the
parlor pacifists are forming a legion
to rescue the Americans held by
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-11

The Colonial club of Bath will be
the first visitors at New Meadows Inn
this summer, when it opens for bust
ness June IS. The Colonial club boys
have been opening the Inn every
spring for many years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-11

The Chinese bandits appear to
have solved the reparations problem.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-11
Light and Airy

If this is chicken, complained. the
diner-out, I'm a fool.
quite right. sir, said the waiter
amiably; "it is chicken.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-11

Some gigantic trees on the Little
field estate in kennebunk, are known
as the Lexington Fins, because
they were transplanted to their pres
ent place on April 10. 1715, thus I'M
Intentionally celebrating that historic
event.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-11

When people in Bath. and other
places. think that they are suffering
from a burdensome tax rate they may
get some consolation in the know
ledge that Rockland's rate this year
will be S39- per thousand in valuation,
an increase of three dollars per thous-
and over that of last year.-Bath
Daily Times.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-11
Got His Numbers Mixed

Got His Numbers Mixed
TOm-There's no bunk about girls
liking ice cream.
Harry-Have you been feeding
some fairy again?
Tom-Nope = studying arithmetic
that's all--and it says one gal is
equal to four quarts.-New Orleans
Times -picayune.
A Serious Case
"After the crash. said the first
hospital surgeon to the second, Il ran
over to where it lay on the pavement.
and when ] raised it up l saw at
once that it's ribs were smashed,
while gaping hole was torn in its"
Pardon me, doctor, broke in a
medical student who happened to
come up at that moment, but if you
have no objection I'd like to take j
few notes on that accident case.
He pulled his notebook from his
pocket
WAS the case a man or a woman?
he inquired.
NO, the surgeon informed him;
Il was talking about my umbrella" -
pittsburg Chronicle Telegraph.
BE mine, and will lay the earth
at your feet.
She: Its already there. I'd rather
have three OF four-story house over
my head.
The New Home
Ryce-Have the Neweds completed
their house plan yet?
Nyce-Practically they've decided
or Il sleeping porch and shower
hath --N\aShinrton Star
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-11
Friday, May II, 1923.

"havs fajth-faith in the Govern
msnt. faith in rieht.'-Joseph G.
Cannon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-11

in Importance from mild form of
assault and battery to the seizure of
nearly $4,000 worth of Scotch whiskey.
Mrs. Warren Peaslee, proprietor of
Peaslee's Piedmont Kennels, has just
sold one of her English Toy spaniel
dogs for $50. This little dog is to be
entered in all the leading dog shows
and without doubt will soon be made
a champion. Mrs. Peaslee sold pup,
half brother to the above dog, three
years ago. The latter won his cham
pionship in five shows. under the
leading judges in this country and
was pronounced to be the most per-
feet type spaniel in America. At the
age OF six months, $500 was offered
for him and refused.
Portland fishermen are interested
in action proposed in the Dominion
parliament, according to the Press
thine province members at a meeting
held on Saturday last is followed up,
and it is understood that the Can
adam government is sympathetic to-
ward it, the whole question of the
fisheries between Canada and the In
tied States may be again thrown open
for discussion and negotiation. 1t is
understood that unless negotiations
between the two countries are opened
up before July l this year the exist
ing modus vivendi may again be sus-
pended, and American fishing vessels
going into Canadian PORTS to pur-
chase ice and supplies may. again be
forced to pay 81 per ton for this priv
ilege which they have enjoyed for a
number of years. and which has been
of great benefit to New England fish
elmen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-11

r. 3. CAPEN REBEkAH LODGE,
No. So. |. o. O. F.. meets "a and 9TH
SADIE E. JORDAN. N. G.
ELIZABETH JACOBS. Rec. Sec.
mch26 m. w.f 1vY
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-11

CANTON AUGUSTA, NO. 9, p. m.
Regular meeting every third Tuesday
at O'Clock.
JOHN DAY, Capt
A. NJ. DRUMMOrD. Clerk.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-11
Augusta Lodge Directory

TRINITY coMMMANDERY, No. Z,
X. T. Special conclave. Masonic Tenn
pie. Friday afternoon. May II, at 5
o'clock. Work in Order of the Temple
Supper at $50. All sojourning fraters
cordially invited to attend.
EN-. JOHN c. ARNOLD, z. c.
ALBERT P1NGREE Recorder
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-11

If there's buster police judge in
the State of Maine than Frank 3.
Miller of Rockland. The Courier
Gazette would like to know his name.
In the past two weeks he has pre-
sided over 81 criminal cases ranging
in importance from a mild form of
assault and battery to the seizure of
nearly $4,000 worth of Scotch whiskey.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-11

Copyright 1923. David Cory.)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-11
Odd Fellows Hall

ASYLUM LODGE. NO. 70. I. o. o. r.
Regular meeting Friday evening at
o'clock. Initiatory degree May 18th.
IRVING b. PACKARD N. &.
ELLIS E WALKER. Sec'y.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-11

ROSE OF SHARON CHAPTER. NO.
-. y. e.. S. Stared meeting on the LIST
Wednesday OF each month at Masonic
Temple, All sojourning members are
cordially Invited to attend.
ALICE w. PATTERSON. W. NJ.
ELSIE M. PINGREE. Sec.
mOn- We6.frftf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-11

JGVTI TN ENVNMFWENTe NO. q
Meetings second and fourth Tuesdays.
Next meeting May at 500 P. NJ. Work
in Golden Rule degree.
FRED b. HALL. c. p
G. S. PEASI.EE. Scribe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-11
His Only Chance

American Legion Weekly.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1923-11-30

CONTINUED from page one)
the new owners attention Il a peculiar
looking stone in the gate. Upon ex-
animation it proved TO be a block OF
almost solid silver. worth in the neigh
borhood Of one hundred thousand
dollars. The mineralogist sat upon
this block OF silver when he was con-
GLIDING the deal for the sale Of the
place.
The story OF these two farmers was
told by Russell II. Conwell in a lecture
delivered recently in Washington. The
best opportunities in this life are often
the ones nearest home. But they are
usually hard to see. Distance lends
enchantmen;.
DIR. Conwell is a remarkable man.
He delivered his first lecture % years
ago. He has delivered the lecture
acres OF diamonds over 5000 times.
With the proceeds ne has put $500
young men through college. What 4
record of unselhsh service. He is o.
over eighty years old. In the civil
war he was captain OF an infantry
company. A boy in his company was
court martialed for sleeping on post.
and sentenced 10 be shot. Captain
ConweIl went to Washington to see
Abraham Lincoln. He told US with
feeling about the interview with Faith
err Abraham, and how Lincoln finally
said. young man go to your hotel
and write this boys mother that Abra-
ham Lincoln never yet approved an
order to shoot 4 soldier under twenty
one years OF age and furthermore he
will"
DIR. Conwell is writing a book on
The lives OF 40+3 American million
OF this number ne says that
$3.50 began without a dollar and
worked their way to the top. Out OF
he entire number only forty were
He said that $500 OF them
made their fortunes in small town and
cities. This will disprove the
notion that a large city is the
,nly place where a large fortune can
'e made.
John Wanamaker. Philadelphia's
merchant prince. conferred upon Rus
el II. Conwell the title. the first citi-
en- OF Pennsylvania.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1923-11-30
LOUISE FAZENDA, COMEDY
QUEEN, TURNS VAMPIRE

After playing in slapstick come
dies for years. Louise Fazenda. tht
movie actress. finds her ambition:
realized in her vampire role Of Mu-
riel. in The beautiful and damned
the screen adoption OF F. Scott Fitz-
grald's popular best seller, which will
be shown at the American theatre
Monday and Tuesday.
Miss Fazenda has been known
far and wide as the frowsy-haired,
tight Tipped. altogether grotesque
creature who practiced all sorts OF
breakages-of the dish and house va
she is cast into the part OF a vampy
vampire. who thinks herself sated to
make unsusceptible men susceptible.
The beautiful and damned is a
Warner brothers production starring
Marie Provost, and tells OF Anthony
Patch. and his iapper-wife, Gloria
nembres OF the floating population
found in the cafes and the cabarets OF
New York City. with no other aim
than to get as much frivolity out OF
life as possible.