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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-15
Baxter Protests
Coal to Canada

Protesting the continued shipment
of anthracite coal in large quantities
to Canada while the people of Maine
are IN need of it. urging an embargo
on this export business and the di-
version of sufficient quantities of
this coal to the people of the northern
states, Governor Pcrcival p. Baxter
yesterday sent the following tele-
gram to Senator Bert NJ. Fcrnald:
Maine has received it's share of an
thracitc coal allotted to it by Federal
fuel director. This has been dis
tributcd equally with but little prof.
tccring. Many of our people, cspec-
tally small consumers, cannot sub
stitutc soft coal for anthracite. Re
ports to the effect that large quanti-
ties of anthracite are being shipped
to Canada are disturbing and our
people feel their rights are not being
protected. Congress has power 10
place embargo on exports and as
Governor of Maine, l protest against
the continued export of hard coal
when our own people need it. Prompt
action will divert this coal to north
ern states and the coolest part of
winter is approaching. Congressman
Rogers of Massachusetts has taken
this matter up and 1 have already
communicated with him. Our people
would appreciate your efforts in their
behalf and will you please confer
with Names full delegation on this
vital matter.
PERCIVAL p. BAXTER.
Governor of Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-15
Domestic Markets
(Cnnt;nued from, Pana Ornl

maintained a steady tone. both at New
York and London. and the foreign cX-
changes have shown a quick recovery
from apprehenSionS which developed at
the close of the previous week.
In attempting to explain this stcadi
ness, leading bankers point TO a GU
rious complex of factors. on this side
of the Atlantic it is considered that
our own industrial situation is strong
enough to discourage bearish attacks
on values, while abroad emphasis is
laid on such influences as easy money
and the rcinvestmcnt demand follow
ing the year end. 1t also seems to be
the case that proftmaking ability is
returning on the other as we'll as on
this side of the Atlantic. Thus the
London Economists analysis of the
earnings of British industrial compa-
MES shows an increase in net earn
ingS during the last quarter of the past
year, the comparison being made with
the comparable period of the year be-
fore. The increase follows a series
of declincs.-
Any explanation of market firmness
which did not take account of the phil
osophical attitude taken with regard
to Frances action would be. however.
Incomplete. In good quarters there is
a feeling that it may be just as we'll to
! let France try out her policy and thus
dispose of this Understanding threat.
| Most bankers appear to agree with the
| British view that the occupation is
economically and politically unwise:
| but they also take the ground that
| with the experiment going on. it is
| only reasonable to watch developments
and await results The difficulties
| which are bound to arise may, accord
| to lri n arti n
a more reasonable frame of mind.
! Domestic industry meanwhile contin-
ues to give a good account Of itself.
! Railroad traffic is being maintained at
a rate which is without precedent at
! this season of the year and November
carnin2S for Glass l roads. which
amounted to d per cent. on valuation.
were an improvement in this respect
over both October of 1922 and the pre-
! vious November. The steel industry
! is still working at approximately so
/ Per cent of capacity. which is the best
rate attained this year and the mills
| are all booked up ahead.
Cotton prices have touched new highs
! for the present crop. the May future
| rising close to IS cents. This move
ment has reflected pronounced strength
at Liverpool and the absence of pres
! sure on the spot markets in this coun-
try. With the rate Of consumption
high and with the crop short. bullsh
traders still hold the ascendancy. Tho
census bureaus ginning report as OF
January I. which shows a total of g.
100000 bales. is taken as substantially
confirming the department of agricu-
lures final crop estimate of 9,964, 900
| bales.
Banking returns and the money mar
kct IL -anwhile testify TO the passage of
| the special demands incidental to the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-15
FAIRFIELD
Benton Granuo Installation

The installation of Benton Grange
took place Wednesday evening. The
officers to be installed were Master,
Fred Weber, Jr., Overseer, Alton
Bowman; steward, Ray hapman; as
sistant steward. Herman Lovejoy;
chaplain, Mrs. Alice Haley; lecturer,
Mrs. Alberta Floss: secretary, Mrs.
Eta Brown; treasurer. Harry Plim-
mer; gate keeper, harles c. Smith;
Ceres. Mrs. Maud Weber: Pomonoa,
Mrs. Ray Chapman: flora, Mrs. Bersie
Carly; Lady assistant steward, Mrs.
Emily Bradbury.
They were installed by D. B. Eos
ter, of Riverside. who is a state Dep
uty and member of Cushnoc Grange
He was assisted by Mrs. Dorothy Ly-
ons. Mrs. Dorothy Bithor, Mrs. Mar
sucrito Hunter and Mrs. Louise
Brown.
The little girls who carried wreaths
and baskets of the lady officers were
Ruth and Audrey Kilgore and Helena
Pillsbury.
After the new master had been in
stalled Mr.. Foster presented Mr.
Frank Blackwell. outgoing master,
with q past masters medal in appre-
citation of his two years of faithful
and energetic work.
\ harvest supper was served ana
the following program carried out:
Reading. by Romeo Dyer. one of his
own composition; reading, Mrs. Lura
Eldridse: song. Mrs. Nina Smith:
reading. Mrs Edith Black. Original
poem. Leon Brown: remarks. w. y
Tozier of Victor Grange: remarks,
Mrs. w. n. Tozier of Victor Grange;
story. Harold Common of lfincklcy
Crapua. remarks Mrs ELLA Kennedy
of Clinton Grange: remarks Marcellus
Cain of Clinton Grange; poem, J.
Jones of Winslow: story. Charles Z.
Smith; talk by p. \. Smith.
There were present representatives
of Clinton. Victor. Alton, Winslod,
Hinckley, Nassalboro, Burnham, Sc
basticook and Cushnoc oranges.
Daniel IIustus who is employed in
Portland passed the week end at his
home on Elm street. I
Philip Baker Of GuilfOrd was in
town over, The week end with rela-
tiVCS.
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Action. Drama. Thrills and Laughs in
Crossroads Of New York"

Mack Sennctt has evolved new
and popular pastime in THE Cross
roads of New York." his latest six
reel comedy which is be-
ing released through Associated First
National Pictures, Inc, and will be
shown at the Opera House tomorrow
only. It is the pastime of quick
getaway.
The plot revolves around the for
tune OF James Flint, Wall Street
power and man of wealth. The
financier has not only fallen hard for
T. Broadway vamp. but finds that he
is involved beyond his financial
depth. In his philanthropic heart he
offered to finance a musical show in
which she was to star: but he had
no idea of how fast that lady could
spend money.
Faced by this situation, James de-
cidcd upon Alaska as a nice, cool
place where musical comedies had
never established themselves. His
quick departure left the management
of his affairs in the hands of his
nephew Michael. a graduate from
the country, who is the main figure
in the plot.
Mack Sennett's new-found art of
making a serious drama with a
humorous vein has never been put
to better test than here. The pro-
duction has been set with a lavish
hand and some of the scenes mount
to sensational heights in their effect.
Twelve prominent players appear in
the cast.
There will be no regular perform
ance of pictures at the Opera House
today as the theatre has been given
| over to the st. Mary's Players for
their comedy drama, Turning the
Trick."-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-15
Pittsfield BowIers Have 2Aen
Le9Ouo

A two-man bowling tournament has
been arranged by Pittsfeld bowling
fans which will be rolled off at the
Spaulding alleys on Middle street.
There are 10 teams and each team is
to bowl once week. The teams are
made up as follows;
r. Towle and T.. Sleeves. j.. Davis
and Is. Sleeves. Badger and Severance.
Bailey and Smiley, Spaulding and Huff.
]. Davis and V. Walker. Weeks and
Grover. LeBcan and LaDamc. Chap
man and Crossman, Llkins and L..
Estes.
In the matches the past week l..
Davis and r. Sleeves defeated Spauld-
ing and Huff, Chapman and Crossman
defeated =. ToWle and l.. Sleeves. Bad
ger and Severance defeated Bailey and
Smiley j. Davis and Y. Walker de-
feated LaBean and I.aDame. Weeks
and Grover defeated T.lkins and Estes.
They were all close and interesting
matches with plenty of enthusiasm and
keen rivalry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-15
Ice Dangerous
In Portland Bay

Ice conditions in Lower Casco Bay
late yesterday afternoon were most
alarming. 4 congestion prevailed all
along the Trcfcthcn and Evergreen
shores and from Eonccs straight
through to Cleavcs Landing on the
Long island shore. Large sections of
Mcrryconcag and Harpswell Sounds
are closed to small steamer and motor
boat travel and Captain Charles Nor
mi OF the steamer Gurnct. CaSco Bay
Lines, declared that it would he nee
cCSsary to tic UP at Mackercl Cove.
Bailey Island for the night instead
OF at Orrs as ice prevented making
the usual terminal there.
OTIS Island mail would be trans
ported from there by handsled and
dory across Bailey Island and Wills
Strait to Orrs Island carly this morn
ing if the ice congestion continued,
he said. The Old Timers all declare
that if the present cold wave con-
tlnucs and the wind dies down tho
entire lower bay viii be blocked to
traffic as during the ice season of five
Winters ago.
Considerable alarm is expressed by
the Casco Bay residents who are
threatened with n complete cut off
from the mainland as fuel is decided
~ scarce and food supply not over
abundant. Many small boat men and
other residents We're in Portland yes
tcrday stocking up in anticipation Of
an ice tic-up. In several places on
tho islands down the bay the snow
drifts arc from II to Is feet in height
The men are at work on the roads
and even the small boys and girls of
the teen age are doing their part to
clear the track for the mail and other
teams. Although the distance from
Central to Western Landings at Che
beaGue Island is little over Il mile and
a half it has been impossible to de-
liver the mail over this route since
Monday last as the drifts have been
impossible.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-15
Committee Hearing
LEGAL AFFAIRS

The committee on Legal Affairs v
give a public hearing i'll its room
the State House in Augusta,
y THURSDAY. January Is. al
An Act to amend Chapter 3. Q! :.
Private and Special Laws OF ~. \
lating to a police commission iof
city of Lewiston.
TUESDAY. January -. ~
on the following: w.,
An Act to amend Section I Oh - ~
ter 1923 of the Private and Speclai y,
of 1917, entitled. An Act to ameEurss
charter of the York Beach Villege "
poration. ,,..,,s
An Act to confer certain addluss;
powers upon the the munlelpal -, Y
GERS of cities and towns concern
buildings. the intensity of use ~ Sls \
areas and the qualifca OF ". sss
ingS. trades and industries Win Msss'
TO location and regulation, the go 80
of residential, industrial, conln .,ns,
and other industries. and the eAs'Is
from and regulation within sucn =.
tricts of classes of buildings "
and industries. q.
BURLEIGH MARTIN. =
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Jim Grow Dormitory
Policy at Harvard
ArOuSeS Old Grads

New DIX, Jan. 13-NeSrO EradU-
atcs of Harvard who have reached
prominence in private as WCll as pub
lie affairs added their protests in
greater number today to the criticism
already directed by other graduates
at President A. Lawrence Lowell be-
| cause of the institution OF Jim Crow
regulations in the freshman dormi-
tories.
The adoption of such a course by
Harvard was disclosed when admit =
lance was denied to Roscoe Franglin
Bruce, Jr., whose father made appli-
| cation for young Bruce. now pursuing
his studies at Phillips Exeter
One of those who voiced his re-
sentiment suggested that 1t would he
better if his alma mater did not eX-
list under its present adminiStra ton
Still another thourGht it was signi-
fcant that q day had como when the
grandson of a slave had to teach
democracy to the president of Har-
ward"
The exclusion of the negro from the
freshman dormitoricS at Harvard
was regarded by a third spokesman
for the negro graduates as a step
towards their total exclusion, and he
suggested that time came, the next to
ne CACluucu WOulu I've tllt jews lliS
Irish and Roman Catholics. Com
parson of Harvard to the ku klu,S
Khan was again drawn by those who
protested the policy of negro eNclu-
sion.
One of the most vigorous protests
against President I.owell's attitude
was that of Ferdinand q. Morton,
negro graduate of Harvard. and a
member of the municipal civil GER
vice commission of New York city. He
was a student at Harvard for three
years. Discussing the exclusion OF
young Bruce, he said:
mo measure of social separation
between the two races in America is
needed except such as is reasonably
necessary to preserve the cthnic in
tesrity of the races.
Casual association resultin" from
residence in the same college dor.
mitory by colored boys and white
boys cannot tend to threaten the
principle Of the preservation of cthnic
integrity.
"Prcsident T.owell's assertion that
racial prejudice in this country is in
creasing is false. Men of his type OF
Cole Please. Nardaman and the late
Tom Watson. together with The Ku
Elux Khan are striving to combat the
disappearance Of race prejudice.
'In the present administrations
Harvard the color of the blood and
not the color of the shin should be
the test of fitness for entrance. Ev-
cry hoy with red blood in his veins
for his own benefit should be ex-
Guided"
The National Association for the
Advancement Of ColOred People. 20
Fifth avenue. of which Moorfield
story of Boston is president, made
public the text off Protest kilograms
it had received from colored gradu-
ates Of Harvard. Among them was
one from William H. Lewis. former
assistant United States attorney
general. football star. and at one time
acting captain Of the Harvard foot
ball team. He is now practicing law
in Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-15

increased in value by more than 100
per cent.
We "doctors' do not, however,
"pccl'' valuable pearls in so risky n
manner. Instead OF using the knife
ON them. we gently rub the surface
with very fine abrasive powder,
gradually wearing away all the outer
skin and disclosing the beauties
hitherto concealed from the eyes.
The improvement effected by peel
ing is great, and always delights the
owner, even if she has possessed the
pearl since its Gays of pristine
beauty. Moreover, its value is much
enhanced.
And here is an honest hint to
ladies'. In many cases it would pay
to have pearls peeled before they
are sold as the cost is more than
covered by the increase in the mar
ket value. That is a tip worth
knowing Tit Bits.
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ADJUSTMENTS
George AIDE Writes Second Story for
Thomas Mcighan

George AIDE, one of the best known
of American writers, has written his
second story for the screen in Back
Home and Broke" starring Thomas
Meighan, which will be on view at
the Colonial theatre today and to-
morrow. Mr.. AIDES speciality is hu-
NOR and humanness, and his novel
expression of these qualities has en-
deared him to the American reading
public. His first story for the films,
sour Leading Citizen" in which Mr.
Meighan also starred, was such an
unquestioned success that Mr.. AIDE
was directed to prepare another
Judging by the enthusiasm with
which this latest is meeting every
where the humorist is going to be
kept busy turning out screen vehicles
for Paramount. Lila Lee heads the
strong supporting cast.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-15
Mrs. Prudence DYER

Tho death of Mrs. Prudence Geath-
ors) Dyer. wife of Michael Dyer oc-
CURED Thursday afternoon at her
home on Park street, where she had
been i'll for some time. Her age was
&c years.
The deceased. who was highly es-
seemed by all who knew her. lived the
greater part of her life in Palmyra.
moving to this town little over one
year ago. She is survived by the hus-
band Michael Dyer; a son. Daniel
Hamilton; a sister Mrs. Carol Fol-
som; and brother, w. L. Leathcrs of
Palmyra.
The funeral services were held from
the home Sunday afternoon at . o'clock.
Rev. S. J. Willis, pastor of the Uni
versalist church, officiated. The bear
ers were relatives of the deceased. The
body was placed in the receiving tomb
at the village cemetery. IntermCnt
will | in Palmyra in the sprinig.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-15
PITTSFIELD

The Eastern Somerset county teach
ers convention will be held at the
Maine Central Institute, Pittsfield, on
Friday, Jan. 10.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Palmer were
in Waterville on business Friday.
William Small. who has been pass
ing several weeks with his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Small. left Saturday
for Louisville. Ky, where he has ac-
cepted a position as civil engineer.
Mrs. Small will remain here for fur
Their visit before joining Mr.. Small in
the South.
Mrs. E. S. Knowlton Of Dixfield is
visiting friends in town for few
days.
Linwood Mason went to Boston Fri
day for an extended visit.
l.. b. Ray of IIartland was in town
Friday. leaving later for Portland to
visit Mrs. Ray. who is Il patient in a
Portland hospital.
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Pearl Doctor Tells Secrets

| There arc doctors for the body and
doctors for the SOulc. / am a doctor
for that which ad0rns the one and
sometimes destroys the other-the
gem of romantic and poetical asso-
citation, the beautiful and lustrous
| pearl.
| Why does the aristocrat of gems
require a doctor? a clue to the an
swer lies in the familiar story of
Cleopatra. who, 50 the legend goes.
dissolved priceless pearl in vinegar
and drank the solution.
| Now. this is one of the "mocll
pearl Of history" because no acid
which can safely be taken into the
human stomach will dissolve the oys-
tens contribution to the decoration of
mankind. But there is in the st,ry
of the Egyptian queen. as in nearly
all such legends, particle of truth.
The pearl. unlike the diamond and
other precious stones, may undergo
changes.
| The pearl has qualities all ifs own.
Besides being liable, owing to its soft
nature. to scratches, it may be chem
icaly affected by gases, vapors. acids.
or even perjiration. Some acids will
practically dissolve il; but table vim
Cgar is not one of them
| There is a further, and a still more
/ important point. The pearl resembles
man in that it is 'born to die. Care
for it as YOU will. its life can no
more be prolonged indefinitely than
ours can, because it has an organic
constituent. If You tell me that
specimens have been found in tho
tombs Of the ancient Egyptians. 7
ask, what became of them? Those
relics of a bygone civilization crum
bed in dust on exposure to the air.
| Sometimes the pearl gets ill. It
loses it's lustre generally because it is
effected by its wearer-and then the
doctor has to be called in.
The treatment "sick" or damaged
pearl undergocs is much more sur
Sical than medical Attempts have
been made to restore it by the nature
cure. For instance, a treatment
which had q certain vogue consisted
in immersing it in the sea for a, pro-
longed period.
But the only radical cure for the
pearls ailments is operation the
taking off the skin" a process which
changes the appearance and improves
the lustrc., BY the "skin" is meant
the first layer of the pearl-which is
made up of concentric shells, the
structure resembling that of the COM
mon or garden onion. Once the top
| skin is removed, another iridescent
layer beneath is revealed.
l have seen this operation technic-
ally known as 'peeling," done with a
knlfe-and in an express train at
that! An expert pressed the blade
down through the toy layer. and then
faxed it off bit by bit, finally bring
ing up the lustre with polishing pa
per. In this fashion the gem was
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-15
BUDGET COMMITTEE NOT
TO REC0MMEN AID TO ANY
OF PRIVATE INSTITUTIONS
Report Will Probably Be Pres
ented to Legislature When
Third Weeks Session Con-
venes at 1870 Tuesday after
noon

The third week of the Legislature
Which will convene at 40 Tuesday
afternoon promises some interesting
developments. With the committees
appointed. hearings on various bills
will be commenced and the Legisla-
ture will get down to it's important
business.
Among the first matters scheduled
for this week will be the presenta-
ton of the report of the Budget
Committee. which will probably be
transmitted by Governor Baxter on
Tuesday. This report will be an in
nOvation in the fact that it will con-
tain no recommendations for appro-
priationS for private academies or
institutions or private charitable in
Stitutions. This is in line with the
suggestion in Governor Bakers in
augural address.
There are 36 of these institutions
and the last Legislature gave them
S131. 1856 for 1922 and $1S3,OOO in
1923. 1t is estimated that q quarter
mill tax would be required to give
these institutions money during the
coming two years.
The Maine Childrcn's Home Society
at Augusta; the Augusta General
Hospital, the Gardiner General Hos
pital. the Childrcn's Aid Society of
Belfast, the Bath City Hospital and
the Knox County Hospital at Belfast.
Recommendations of the budget
committee will be for $7.745. O6o.23
for State departments and inSttut-
tons in 1923-221; and $S.1O1. 115.23
in 1924 -. 1t recommends S3G3,
.D14 for the University of Maine
for each of those years.
The committee cuts $40 600 from
what the Highway commission had
The last year. $4,000 from the ag-
ricultural department and $4,000
from the State Board of Charities
and Corrections $115.G2O from the
Inland Fish and Game department
and $30.SO1 from the Sea and Shores
Fisheries.
The report recommends $3S,OOO
more for the executive department
than it had in the past year.
The States prison is cut to S13.-
%; for both years. as against SD
1881 for the present fiscal year.
The appropriation for the Reforma-
tory for men is cut in half by the
committee recommendation
The following table shows what the
committee recommends for the de-
partmcnts and institutions of the
state:
1e24.1925 Recommendations
The appropriations recommended for
a nd ~. q
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Spy Mania in japan

TOXIC, Dec. 2O-"Spy Mania" is as
pronounced in Japan today as it was
III me european countries during the
wOrld war. Let any foreigner Wis !.
off the beaten track, or a naval or
military officer of a foreign power
pass through the country. or. If be
is attached to an embassy. take n
trip through the country, The police
Immediately get busy. He is closely
watched. enquiries made regarding
ms business and quite often the
vernacular newspapers will come out
with a sensational story regarding
Ahe efforts of the police ITO arrest