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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-12

Last Sunday the Baptist Sunday
school voted to enter upon contest
to increase tho attendance. The
committee appointed to present a
plan will hold brief session at the
chapel at Friday evening"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-12
HA|L|..L0WEL.L

Miss Gcorcianna F'oss was housed
by llllcSS for a short time.
Mr.. Sanford Comcau is confirCd 10
his home by a serious attack Of
bronchitis.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-12

Tho supper committee for tho Ep-
worth League supper. Jan. 1G. has
had meeting to perfect plans for
the supper which will he real oc-
casion, ono that should not be miss
cd. a social will follow
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-12

January ~ is the date for he
meeting of the South kcnncbcc Fed
Grafton of EpWorth League. Halo
we'll won the banner at the last
meeting, and is hoping to keep it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-12

Tho Junior Auxiliary Of Saint
j Matthew's church will meet this Fri
! day evening with the Misses Smith
| at "a Academy street. The hour is
| seven o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-12

On Friday evening at 40 tho I'M
ion week of prayer service will he
held in tho Baptist chapel, with Roy.
G. Il. Young as preacher.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-12

Tho members of the Hallowcll
Commandery L. O. G.. c., arc re-
qucstcd to attend tho Gardiner
commandcry tri installation to be
hold this evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-12

The members of HalloWcll Current
Events club are invited to meet with
the Augusta Current Events club at
three O'Clock this afternoon at the
~" to hear Mrs. Ives. chairman of
the State Committee on legislation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-12

The W. G. T. L. will meet Friday
afternoon at three with Mrs. c. L.
Young at the Baptist parsonage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-12

Meeting of tho Modern Woodman
Of America Friday night. a larSo
attendance is desired.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-12

Miss Ella Fovc of Nassalhoro was
calling on friends in Halowcll
Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-12

Tho senior play. Miss Toracy-
Turvcy." will not be given Feh. Z,
as plarned because of u conflict with
other entertainments The date will
be announced later. Rchcafs;l.S ;,rn
being held regularly and work on
the play is progressing satisfactory
ilN
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-12

Mrs f. J Roberts of I.itchfield was
O visitor in Gardiner, Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-12

Those of the Hallowcll High has
kothall team who are to go to Wa
tcrvllc tonight to play the team
There arc Philip Packard. manager;
Alfredo Masciadli. captain; Stanley
Gray, Arland Smith. Lawrence
Woodsidc, Won Weston, Francis
Greeley They will be accompanied
by the coach. Philip Talbot.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-12

DIR. Fl. l.. Dorr Of Dresden was call
ing on friends in this city, Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-12
John E. Lydston

The death of John L. Lydston
occurred in the hospital here early
Thursday morning. He was born in
kittery Oct. >, 1871. He enlisted in
the L. S. Navy, at Boston, Jan. >.
1S6'. and was discharged at New
York City. Jan. II. 1865. He came
to this Home from Kittcry, Feb. l.,
1902.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-12

James White of Auburn was a
business caller in Gardiner, Thurs
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-12

day afternoon at ono o'clock from hcl
late home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-12
LOCAL NOTICE

Wanted-STwo Children, bows or
girls, school age to board. Parti-
culars. Box a. l., Journal, Jan12d2t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-12

Arthur stevens of Portland was
among those from ont OF town VIII
visited Gardiner, Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-12

GARDINER LOCAL NEWS !
OFFICE: IL Main Avenue. Telephone 37'N
Hours to P.

J. w. French of Augusta was call
ing on Gardiner friends, Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-12

Alton Mcl<inslcy of Whtcficld was
n business caller in Gardner, Thurs
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-12

Lot Is Scrims with fancy
double borders, regular price 19c.
CLEARANCE SALE Price 10c
Lot 26-Mercerized Marquisette
in cream white and ecru with
plain hemstitch, regular price 39c.
CLEARANCE SALE Price 1870
SPECIAL LOW PRICES ON
FINE WHITE GOODS
Lot 27-EngIish Nainsook, So
inches wide, regular price age.
CLEARANCE SALE Price Csc
Lot 2e-Mercerizcd Dainty Dim
ity Checks, and stripped Dimi-
ties, regular price ACC.
CLEARANCE SALE Price 39c~
10 yards for $3.50
Lot 2e-No. 74o7 Long Cloth. 40
inch, very fine channels finish,
regular price 39c.
CLEARANCE SALE Price 25c
10 wards for 81 Is
Lot ao-No. 1905 Long Cloth. SO
inch, charois finish, regular
price 29c.
CLEARANCE SALE Price 19c
10 yards for $2co
Lot a1-No. 74o2 Iona Cloth, 36
inch, channels finish, regular
price 25c,
CLEARANCE SALE Price 1ec
1co yards for S1.75
Let a2-No. 74o1 Long Cloth. SO
inch, channels finish, regular
price 19c.
CLEARANCE SALE Price 17c
10 yards for $3.50
Lot 33-Din,ity Checks and
Stripes,regu'ar price 29c.
CLEARANCE SALE Price 19c
Lot $40 inch Wolfe. all new
spring goods in every color
made, also white, regular price
CLEARANCE SALE Price zoe
Lot o5-silk Tissue Girshams. all
new. This years goods. Resu-
Lar price sec.
CLEARANCE SALE Price soc
Lot 500 inch Scotch Ginghars,
all new spring Styles, regular
price soc.
CLEARANCE SALE Price 29c
Lot 1872 inch Bates, kiIburny
ard York cinsha1s, regular
price today zee.
CLEARANCE SALE Price 19c
Lot es-o7 inch Bates. York and
Toll De Mods Ginghans. regular
pr;co today 25c.
CLEARANCE SALE Price TIC
Lot 3e-32 inch Oran Fine
Ginehams, check and plaids. reg
uiar price 25c.
CLEARANCE GALE Price 1870
Lot Ho-Happy Go Lucky Cloth
for ChiIdrens Rompers and play
dresses, regular price 2oc.
CLEARANCE SALE Frice nc
sAEETlNG. ETC.
Lot d1-Governmert Streets for
"a beds. REGULAR price csc.
CLEARANCE SALE Price 3ec
Lot - - Government Sheets,
sIihtly damaged. 81 bed size,
regular price 75c.
CLEARANCE SALE Price 2ec
Lot 4s-Government Sheets, all
perfect unbIcached. made of Cen
st,tution sheet;re, II inches wide.
90 inches long, regular price
SIPS.
Lot 44-s1 by 90 Pequot Sheets,
regular price S2.25.
CLEARANCE SALE Price STAG
Lot 45-Peauot Sheeting. 81
inches wide. bleached end IN
bIeached, regular price FEC.
CLEARANCE SALE Price 55c
Lot &c = Madison sheetine.
bleachcd, 81 inches wide, for
seamless sheets. same quality as
the PeGuot. regular price 75c.
CLEARANCE SALE Price ACC
LED IN THE ORDER THEY
GIVEN TO ALL ORDERS AN
; ;. n
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-12

Tho Tollyannas viii meet Friday
evening with Mrs. lUris Hall, school
street, Randolph.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-12

A. r. I<imhall Of Portland was
calling. Thursday, on Gardner
friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-12

Lot 47-Famliy choice unbIeached
Shceting, 81 inches wide, regular
price 69c.
; CLEARANCE SALE Price 45e
Lot 4s-4o inch short lengths Of
Lockwood Sheeting, regular
price 19c.
CLEARANCE SALE Price 12.c.
Lot 49-Unb!eached Sheeting,
same quality as Continental, reg
uar price 19c.
CLEARANCE SALE Prics 14c
Lot 50-BIeached sheeting Sc
inches. Hill, Daisy, and Muret, {.
all the best quality. Regular
price today 25c.
CLEARANCE SALE Price 15c
Lot 51-BerkeIey 60. Fine Cam
brio for underwear. Regular price
2ec.
CLEARANCE SALE Price zoe.
Lot 52-Best quality 40 in Pillow
tubing in lengths, 4 to IS yds.
Regular price today 39c
CLEARANCE SELE Price 25c
Sold by tho piece only.
Lot 53-Ea.es Turkey Red Table
Damask. Regular price today
S1.00 a yd.
CLEARANCE SALE Price sec
Let 54-Mercerized Table Damask
in good assortment of patterns.
Regular price 75c.
CLEARANCE SALE Price 45c.
Lot 55-Mercerizcd Table Damask
70 riches wide. Regular price
$3.50 yard.
CLEARANCE SALE Price 69c.
Lot s6-A4I linen table pamask,
heavy loom Gamask. Regular
price Sc.9e.
CLEARANCE SALE Price s1.5o.
Lot 57-Table oamask 1-2 linen.
Regular price $1.9S.
CLEARANCE SALE Price 75c.
CRASHES
Lot 58-AlI pure linen crash,
Value soc. These are the best
crashes made.
CLEARANCE SALE Price 25c.
Lot 5e-AlI pure linen elas.
toweling. Regular price 39c.
CLEARANCE SALE Price 25c.
Lot eo-BIanket robes with cords
and girdles. Regular price $500.
CLEARANCE SALE Price S34o.
Lot 61-AlI wool Army blankets.
all khaki color. This is the best
lot we ever had. Value $500.
CLEARANCE SALE Price s2.1e.
Lot 62-Seersuckcr in coIors and
white. "a inches wide. Regular
price 2oc.
CLEARANCE SALE Pric. 1870.
HOSIERY
Lot 63-ladies heavy weight cot
ton hose. Regular price 3ec.
CLEARANCE SALE Price 19e.
Lot 64-Ladies ribbed Top hose.
Regular price 39c.
CLEARANCE SALE Price 15c.
Lot 65-Lades fIeeced lined hose.
Reg, lar price 39c.
CLEARANCE SALE Price Csc.
OF 66-lsdies Heather Sport
Hose. Regular price $100.
CLEARANCE SALE Price 39c.
|. Lot 67-Childrens' all wool Sport
Hose. Regular price SIPS.
CLEARANCE SALE Price soc.
Lot 6s-Ladies Heather Sport
Hose. Regular price $3.50.
CLEARANCE SALE Price 6ec.
Lot 69-ChiIdrens' heavy ribbed
School Hose. Double knee, heels
and toes. All sizes 6 to 10j. Reg
ular price 39c.
CLEARANCE SALE Price 1876.
Lot 70-ChiIdrens' heavy ribbed
hose, all sizes. Color brown.
REGULAR price zoe.
CLEARANCE SALE Price Csc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-12

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Lot 1-Bolivia Coats, regular
price $500.
SALE PRICE S15.98
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-12

OF 66-Lsdies Heather Sport
Hose. Regular price $1.00.
CLEARANCE SALE Price 39c,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-12

Lot 68-Ladies Heather Sport
Hose. Regular price $1.50.
CLEARANCE SALE Price 6ec.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-12

Lot 65-Ladies fIeeced lined hose.
Regl lar price 39c.
CLEARANCE SALE Price Csc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-12

Lot 67-ChiIdrens' all wool Sport
Hose. Regular price SIPS.
CLEARANCE SALE Price soc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-12

LOT 23-a2 inch Ginshams in
check and plaid, regular price 1870.
CLEARANCE SALE Price 12sc
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-12

Lot 64-Lades ribbed Top hose.
Regular price 39c.
CLEARANCE SALE Price 15c.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-12

Lot 83-Laree size Fancy Turk
ism Towels. Price has been $t@
CLEARANCE SALE Price "
Only 4 towels to a customer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-12

Lot 15--72 by 81 Yoolen PLAID
Blankets, regular price S4.5o.
CLEARANCE SALE Price $1.98
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-12

HOSIERY
Lot 63-ladies heavy weight cot
ton hose. Regular price gee.
CLEARANCE SALE Price 19c.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-12

Lot e2-Ouring this sale We will
sell our SOC Double Terry TurksA
Towels. Only a Towels to a Gus.
toner.
CLEARANCE SALE Price e.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-12

Lot 69-ChiIdrens' heavy ribbed
School Hose. Double knee, heels
and toes. All sizes to TO-. Reg
ular price 39c.
CLEARANCE SALE Price 19c.
Lot 7o-C!1iIdrens' heavy ribbed
hose. all sizes. Color brown.
REGULAR price soc.
CLEARANCE SALE Price Csc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-12

Lot 84-Huek towels. ResulT
price 19c.
CLEARANCE SALE Price fk
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-12

Odd lot Of Corsets, most ew'
size. Regular price $1.50.
CLEARANCE SALE Price "
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-12

52-in. very fine French Seft|
sponged and shrunk, oil eels"
Regular Price $c.e8.
CLEARANCE SALE Price III
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-12

Lot 7S-Ladies high neck Iou
sleeves, fleeced lined Union suiti
Regular price $1.00.
CLEARANCE SALE Price a.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-12

Lot 79-ChiIdrens' fIeeced uniu.
Suits. Regular price go.
CLEARANCE SALE Priee q
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-12

Lot S5-SmaII cotton Hud
towels. Regular price 12ie.
CLEARANCE SALE Price X
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-12

Lot S0-ChiIdrens' Vest and pash
Flesced lined. Regular price 81
CLEARANCE SALE Price g
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-12

Lot 24-3G inch Perca'es, gray
and light eolors, regular price
1oc,
CLEARANCE SALE Price 125c
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-12

Table Oil Cloth, l.! yd wide. Ress
lar price Csc.
CLEARANCE SALE Price "
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-12

Lot 17-72 by 81 White Woolen,
all plain white, no border. Made
Of fine California wool, regular
price S493.
CapAhHE GALE Priea 90 CO
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-12

Lot 2-AII Wool Sport Coats, tan
and brown, some black, regular
price SIC and $500.
CLEARANCE SALE Price $4.9S
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-12

Scotch yarn in black, white, ~
rose and steel blue. Large dou0'
skeins ] ID. weight. Il
Price 29e SMa
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-12

Lot 2c-Wide Cretonnes, heavy
weight FOR overdrapes, regular
price 39c.
CLEARANCE SALE Price 15c
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-12

Lot 1866 by 80 Woolen Plaid
Blankets, regular price $3.50.
CLEARANCE SALE Price $1.69
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-12

MISUNDERSTANDING
Lot 14-Extra large size Fine
California Wooden Blankets, reg
ular price $500.
CLEARANCE SALE Price $4.98
NOTlCE-Next Fall price will
not be less than $500.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-12-20
ny LAWRENCE MARTIN

. ttorfftkht. AF-1s pS NhiNed tfNasl
a. WASHINGTON. Dec. so.-Iienry
iord in the role OF political SANTA
Claus has set the merry Christmas
bells pealing In President coolidge's
headquarters hero.
"Alr. Coolidge's campaign manag.
srs were not surprised TO set Ford's
Christmas gift, but their satisfaction
was not lcssened by that; they got
Just what they wanted"
Fordis announcement for Coolidge:
his assurance that he would not un.
der any circumstances run against
him for tho presidency and his state.
ment that the majority OF the voters
are FOR the president overshadowed
today every other political topic.
AZ tho same time there was a gen.
sral belief that there is complete
understanding between the white
! House and Ford about Muscle
shoals.
II that Is true. F'ord's announce.
ment assumes even greater aignifl-
canoe, For Muscle Shoals threat.
sned 10 be one OF the controversial
issues Of the coming presidential
campaign.
Either Ford as candidate or who.
ever IS the democratic nominee was
expected 10 carry the Muscle shoals
issue TO the farmers with much
vigur. The farmers have been told
that Ford VIII produce nitrates at
Muscle Shoals. That means cheaper
fertilizer. ono OF the farmers chief
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-12-20

cashier. in the boys name, and In
structed him TO bot Il.
well. gentlemen, ] give you ms
word OF honor. skinner wasn't
worth the contents OF his own
waste paper basket all that day and
the next until the race had been
run. And then no was worth
something less than the contents
OF that wastepaper basket after
passing thru n crematory. He tele-
phoned TO tho sporting editor OF the
United Press associations and re-
ceived tho result OF tho race about
five minutes after II had been run
at Latonia. and tho next thing
knew tho office boy camo dashing
into my office with tho news that
Mr.. Skinner had had a lit or a
faint or stroke or something.
by the time / could reach his
desk no was on his feet again. but
looking very white and haggnrd.
oh, Mr.. Ricks.' he quavercd. this
10 terrible. Our horse did not win
the race. We've loat-wo'ye lost.
Tho savings Of years! Oh, wish
were dead
You must know, gentlemen, that
all this occurred long time ago,
when Skinner a much younger
man that he is now. He hadn't
any stock in the Kicks enterprises.
then and the war hadn't enriched
him 20 the extent where n $4,000
loss could be assimilated with n
smile. Well, listened to him rave
whilo longer and then / said:
We've losti We've LOST Where
do you get that stuff. my boy. My
dear skinner. control yourself. We
have not lost. You have lost I'm
in the clear. hodged. / bet mine
straight place and show-five hun
bred each way-and the horse ran
place. so I win quite a little
bankroll anyhow. But you were
greedy. You played the race on
the whole-h og-or- none theory-the
'1et the tail 20 with the hide" prin-
ciple. so now you've lost your si0.-
900 and / don't feel bit sorry for
you. Serves you right for firing
that decent boy for giving you an
honest tip. why the record Of the
race shows that mare was out TO
win. She ran winning race 10
the homostrotch and only lost by n
whisker. II she'd stuck her tongue
out she would have won the race.
4But Skinner could only keep on
moaning that he had been ruined
and finally. when ] couldn't heir
but gather that he blamed me for
his ruin and not his own weakness,
skunk back 10 my own office.
Pretty soon our late assistant cash
Ter showed up and / sent him out
on n round OF the pool rooms to
collect our winnings. He returned
with trine over $4,000. 80 ] drew
down my thousand and gave him
the remainder. on condition that he
sink Il in n home T.. -. O., and
marry the girl He promised to do
that and all WIS as merry aH O
marriage bell when a boy entered
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-12-20
Coolidge Not Surprised at Fordps Present
URGE PARDON
FOR HUSBAND
Mans Record for 10 Years
May Save Him From Cell

DENVER. Dec. 90 John Keller.
the man who went straight" for
more than 10 years after his escape
from Joliet prison. Illinois. may not
DO returned TO complete his sen.
tcncc.
with recommendation for parole
By police captain who investigated
Ms case and telegram to Governor
Small. OF Illinois. from Jim Good.
heart. Denver chaplain, requesting
either pardon or parole, Keller may
be allowed freedom on the strength
OF his good record for the past 10
years.
Governor Sweet. OF Colorado. will
be advised OF an facts In connection
with this unusual caae today. Il IL
believed. Goodhcart and other lnflu.
entail citizens announced their in.
teniion OF acquainting tho governor
with particulars. with request tina.
he exert his Influence for a parole.
In the meantime KclIer's wife, who
betrayed him lin III or anger. rs
doing everything possible TO redeem
her action Reconciliation was cf.
fected almost Immediately after his
arrest. and each takes large share
OF blame for the family quarrel"
which ended in Ksller's lTnprlson.
ment. Both profess that their homo
life has been happy and that they
have seldom had dlAagrccmcnts.
Four children. the eldest G. are
waiting for Daddy" 10 return with
Santa Claus.
Mrs. Keller Is destitute.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-12-20

services, II shall do anything exs
cept run for office" she aays. III
Al Smith. New Yorka governor.
should gain tho democratic nomina.
ton for president. you'll probably
see her as campaign spea X . r
turnout the country.
Croker met Bula EdmoudHon In
September. 1914. In her veins ran
tho blood or the Cherokee Indians.
Sho was studying music and public
speaking. They we're married ia No.
yember.
DESTINY guides u.s." said Mrs.
Croker. Years before he met me
Mr.. Croker Ind built shack on
aomo land In Florida. 10 called Il
The wlgwam.' Little did he think
that ono day no would bring an
I Indian woman there 70 1--we.
II do not know how much my
| husbands ea,nia IN worth. but that
land in Florida IS now valued at a
million and half. Tammany can
have II. for tho spirit OF Richard
Croker Ia with INC stiil and can
not help but DO loyal TO his loyal
ties"
/ Mrs Croker. sim young In years.
z IL wearing yet the mourning she
douncd at her husbands death.
II have had such happiness M
fey women know aho said. II do
not need tho fortune that was left
me. can live under n tree II
necessary. Perhaps. somo day.
shall adopt child--but shall
never marry again"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-12-20

NEW YORK. Dec. 20. Richard
Croker IL dead. but Tammany
Hall. the country's most powerful
political machine. which he helped
assemble. win DO guided in ita
campaign thiaefniI by his solce.
Crockcrs voice speaks thru his
widow. Bula Edmondson croekcr.
She slts IN council with Tammany
chiefs, She holds out tho Croker
millions for Tammany 20 do With
as Il Wills.
Behind this Is story OF loyalty
undying even in death--of double
loyalty.
IAN that have / owe TO tho
boys at Tammany Hall. and what !
have is thclrn' This Is what
Crocker told HIS young wife short
ly before no died.
when he died part OF me
died." says MrH. Croker. ''Irs spirit
was with mo after he died. II Ia
with me now. And so now am
doing what know no would do,
Before my husband died" Mrs.
Croker continued. The told me that
the most desirable quality In any
man was gratitude. Tho boys IN
Tammany fought many a hard bat.
tie for mo and with me- ho said
TO me. Go back TO them. Tell them
that thcy can command you as they
would command me. | would rather
have them think OF mo as loyal
than 10 think or mo as great
And 10 Croker's widow has OF,
fcred Tammhny her money and her
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-12-20

with telegram which made II
much merrlcr Tho telegram was
to me. from the boys horse-rac-
ing father and read. M nearly as
! can remember. rs follows:
Alden r. Kicks.
25s California St.
San Francisco. Calf.
My boy. aahsiant cashier your
employ. telcgraphcd me $4,000 yes
terday 10 bet on his old mans race
horse. know my boy has not got
$4,000 20 bot and besides raised
him a gentleman and taught him
TO play tho races for sport and not
for living stop I fear there y
something queer about this deal
stop please investigate my boy and
report stop no used 20 have Euffi-
Gent horse sense 90 figure on accl-
dents In race and hedge his bets
80. feeling that no IN no longer
mentally responsible nd not place
his bet yesterday and am returning
the money!
wei, gentlemen. let out n
whoop Of pure, unndulterated Joy
and sent for Skinner. He came
in. looking like he'd been fed thru
concrete mixer and without a
word / handed him tho telegram.
He read II. turned 20 our late as
dsiant cashier and sald
"Took here, young man, what
do you mean By loafing in Mr.,
Kicks officer It isn't quitting
time yet Get back into your cage
and help the cashier balance his
cash
And that was the end OF that
cured Skinner OF being a hypo-
critic and taught him n little Chris
tan charity, which Is eonsum-
nation dcyoutly 20 be wished
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