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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-21
Girls As Brainy As Boys

"An intelligence tests so-cals11
should be taken with grain OF salt
said superintendent j. E. Burke Z
the Boston public schools, stoltl
maintaining at the same time Una
girls average every bit as hlgn I
boys in intelligence.
THAT there has been a conscef'
tious attempt to appraise the in,eI.
gence of high schools seniors. .
not doubt. but it is next to III,
possible to do it with fairness 10 Ia
pupils" declared Superintencsi'
Burke. commenting on the flncilgs
of the special commission on nlgna
education which are to the enefl
that 60 per cent of the girls in senior
classes in the high schools Of uls
State are unfit for college edueau~
and 40 per cent of the boys, :,
NO single intelligence test s1oul.
be accepted as final. If several y
given and a pupil is found to pe los
in all. he might then fairly be coun',
ed unfit for higher education w
Mr.. Burke.
"a great many of the pupils ID ~ y.
high schools are not taking " !.
courses that prepare for college =.
must be remembered that tnere =.
a large number of courses ~ y. y.
high schools and that the pups :.
divided among them. The blv..
University psychological examlnaa.a
which is based on the coliese -. :.
trance examinations is not a lali ~
for a girl taking a course in pracu', ,
arts or a commercial course. ny.
boy pursuing a mechanical couIs' =,
"Girls are just as intellisen' :. !,
BOYS and I am sure that tney ~
equally fit for college educauch
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-21
WEST GARDINER

Mr.. and Mrs. Merle Fuller Of Yer
mont are visiting Mr.. rulers par
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Fuller
Mrs. Myrtle Downs Of New YORK.
who has been passing the summer IN
Springfield, is visiting her brother, K.
l.. Snowe.
Miss Eleanor Barker and Winni-
fred Buck have entered the freshman
class at Gardiner high school.
Alfred Harper, who has employ
ment in Auburn, passed the week
end with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs
w. A. Harper.
Mrs. W. G. Spear and Mrs. G. L.
Rachelder recently visited Mrs. NJ. c.
Spear in Gardiner.
Miss Virginia Hescock has entered
the freshman class at Halloween high
school.
Miss Louena Cannon has accepted
position at Vickery and Hills pup
fishing house, Augusta.
Leland Allen went to Clinton Tues
day, where he has employment.
A party consisting Of BENJAMIN
Traitor, Mr.. and Mrs. w. r. smith
Mrs. Edgar Mccormack, Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry Williams, Lucinda. Will
lam and Dexter Williams. Mr.. and
Mrs. G. L. Bachelor, Mr.. and Mrs
w. G. Spear, Pearl Spear, Frank Ricf
and Mr.. and Mrs. P. l.. Stickney OF
jefferson made an auto trip Sunday
to Georgetown.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Morgan and
family. who have been passing sever
| al weeks in Portland. returned home
| Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-21
Mosul Near Nineveh's Site

Will the next war be waged on the
site of ancient Nineveh? Mosul. on
the bank of the Tigris. overlooks the
mounds of that ancient city. Mosul
means oil. England and Turkey
seem to have come to grips over
Mosul.
At the crossroads of caravan routes
from observation-disclosures. Bagdad
and Persia, the leaning minaret of
Mosul has seen that city wax and
wane. 1t may rise from it's ruins of
white limestone and become a great
city again. For it is the capital of
the province in which are oil fields
that compare with the richest in the
world.
1t will not be the first time that
the city by the Tigris has come back
after being counted out. Nineveh
shone for 1000 years. When it gave
up the ghost Mosul, lusty infant,
sprang from the southern suburbs
and fiourished.
1t weathered The storms of many
wars. Tamerlane piliaged 1t. Saladin
beat against it's walls but failed to
subdue the city. 1t rose to it's
height in the Twelfth century, when
it became an independent capital.
The vilayet of NIosul. over which the
Turks and British battled in confer
ence, includes 10000 square miles ly-
ing mostly east of the Tigris.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-21
johnson Points to
Italy's Defiance as
lAnti-league Argument

Sacramento, Calf, Sept. e0--United
States Senator Hiram w. Johnson,
of California, speaking on the league
of nations at q luncheon here today,
declared when Mussolini bombarded
Corfu he shot up the moribund
league Of nations. The italian can
non dramatically demonstrated to
the world what was before known.
what had many times been proven,
but which internationalists failed to
understand or wilfully refused to
recognize"
The senator was introduced at the
luncheon as "favorite son Califor-
mans deemed worthy to be presi-
dent"
Since the establishment of the
league, Senator johnson continued.
"eight member states have resorted
to arms in violation OF the covenant
and in no instance has any attempt
been made to penalize the offenders"
The senator asserted Lord Curzon
now Is endeavoring to have adopted
"a new provision of the covenant by
which force, that Is, soldiers. could
be requsitioned in different zones to
compel obedience to the leagues
mandate.
tinued the senator, that this So
called court is not court at all.
1t can act, as its chief spokesman,
! Lord Cecil says. when 1t is expect
ed to do so by the nations In dis
pute. The great nations. England
france Italy and Japan. have prac-
| tically declined to submit to its COM
| pulsory jurisdiction"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-21
Hard Coal Price
at Mines Boosted

Philadelphia, Sept. 20.-1ncreases
ranging from 80 to 80 cents ton on
domestic sizes of anthracite coal at
the mines were shown tonight in the
new price lists of three large produc-
ing companies.
The NJ. A. Hanna Co.. which operates
the SusGuehanna collieries in the
Wilkesbarrc district, announced an adj
vance of so cents ton on egg. stove
and chestnut sizes, while the new price
of the Lehigh Coal & Navigation Co
will be 1926 a ton instead of 1885,
and that of the Delaware q Hudson CO.
50. an increase of 70 cents. InoZeases
on pea coal range from 80 to SO cents
a ton.
o. p. Waldron, general manager OF
the Hanna Company, was quoted as
saving the increase in prices at the
mines had been figured on the lowest
possible basis to meet the advance In
wages of the mine workers. I 90
not think" he added, that many OF
the retailers will add the entire In
crease to retail prices"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-21

The term "chamois" Is a misnomer
today, for although this leather was
originally prepared from the skin OF
the channels Of Southern Europe, 1t Is
now made from sheepskin, and the
term refers to the process and not 10
the actual leather. The part of the
sheep used for "chamois" is the un-
derskin, which until recently was dis
carded as Of no value.
At one time doeskin was also used
for making "chamois" gloves, but
doeskin has value of its own and Is
not often employed now In the prepa-
ration Of chamois leather.
When sheepskins arrive at the
glove factory they are first scraped
with a knife and then passed over
swiftly revolving emery wheel. The
skins are then thoroughly soaked in
oil and soapsuds, after which they are
bleached by being hung on racks in
the open air. The next process is
coloring, and as channels leather lis
dressed with oil it does not readily
absorb dye. But some beautiful
shades of gray and brown are pro-
duced, and manufacturers are con-
stantly experimenting to improve
their methods.
After dyeing, the skins are put into
drying chambers, where they become
hard; so when taken out they have to
be reduced again to their natural
softness, which is done on the emery
wheel. The skins are finally beaten,
and then sent into the sorting shop,
where the best are selected and made
up into gloves.-Manchester Guard
ian.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-21

and Mrs. J. NJ. Cults, Middle street,
Randolph.
Wesley w. Bates of Portland was
a business caller in town THURSDAY.
James O'Donnell OF Boston Is the
guest of friends In this city.
Mrs. A. H. Thompson OF Belfast 10
the guest OF relatives in this city.
Mrs. j. d. Lawrence of Saco IS the
guest of relatives in this city.
Misses Ruth Barker and Lucy
Genthner have gone to Lewiston,
where they will resume their studies
at Bates College.
Mrs. William Gould Of Whitehead
was calling on Gardiner friends on
Thursday.
B. Fl. White of the Amesbury-
White Co. left Wednesday night Tor
Melrose, Mass, called by the death
of his mother, Mrs. Harriet +.
White.
Maurice NJ. Millett and Carrie s.
Cressy, both of Farmingdale, were
married in Topsham, September IL.
by Justice of the Peace G. f. Rouis-
sard. The couple will reside on
Sheldon street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-21
Palm Fiber As Brush 5rlsflss

Quite a fair trade has des.,yri 4
in what is known as palm nO s.,,,,
Hongkong with the United SS =,
for the manufacture OF brushes ~
stem of the small palm L,vi' ~,
Chinensis). which grows wiz Ir ANN ANN
much of the South China nl'i s mi.
try. and which is generally ,s .
waited in some districts for us 'e cor.
the common palm-leaf fan Oh ''D
mcrce. ,,,v u
The fiber is obtained simply \
soaking the stem and stsi Ipa, in Ii
the outside portion. The hDer .s ~
stem is then cut into COMES
lengths and shipped in nuhS ehsr
about 200 pounds each. Inc n' ~,
used locally. and in fact ,s aa
South China. in the manu' ss sbsr
what are popularity known a. serub
boo brooms." and for Chihes r.,cles-
hing brushes and similar a'"
Washington Star.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-21
PERSONAL MENTION

Mrs. Walter Wakefield is the
guest of her son, Carroll. of New
tonville, Mass.
Mrs. T. Levin and daughter, Cla-
rissa, of Houlton are the guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. o. c. Pomeroy, Dres-
den avenue.
Percy Knox of Houlton, who has
been visiting relatives in this city,
has gone to Boston.
Lloyd Erskine is passing few
days vacation in Boston.
Miss Gertrude Meader was visit
or in Waterville. Thursday.
Lawrence Gahan of Portland was
calling on friends in Gardiner on
Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Marson of
this city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Deane Lackey of
Melrose, Mass, are the guests of
relatives in this city.
Miss Genevieve Taylor of Dover
Foxcroft is the guest of friends in
Farmingdale.
John Starkey Of Portland was q
business caller in town Thursday.
Eldon r. Scott was a business CALL
er in Gardiner, Thursday.
Miss Caroline Richardson of Ban
gor is the guest of relatives in this
city.
J. L. Houdelette Of Dresden Mills
was a business caller in town Thurs
day.
Mrs. c. L. Eaton Of Pittsf1eld was
calling on friends in Gardiner on
Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Caroline, who
have been the guests of relatives in
this city, have returned to their
home In Lewiston.
James E. Millett Of Portland was
business caller in town Thursday.
Mrs. J. F. Wakefield of Caribou is
the guest of relatives in this city.
F. D. Harmon Of Lowell. Mass.
was calling on friends in this city
Thursday.
Mrs. NJ. II. Woodbury. Of Peabody,
Mass. is guest at the home of Mr..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-21
Making Plans for
Freshman Reception

Plans are being made by the Jun
Tor class of the High School for the
annual junior reception to the fresh
men. their parents and friends The
present intention is to hold the re-
ceptio in the city hall instead of in
the gymnasi stun of the school as has
been the custom for the past three
years. IL is hoped that with this
central and accessible location more
parents may find it possible to be
present. The reception Is primarily
an introduction and welcoming of the
freshman class to the social activi-
ties OF the school. but 1t is also
meant as an opportunity for parents
to meet and talk with teachers and
pupils to the end that better &C
duaintance may result in better I'M
derstanding. The reception is open
to alumnae and friends of the school
as we'll as to the student body and
the parents. The dance which fol-
lows will be by ticket. The probable
date is Friday evening, September
%
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-21
new ENTRANTSAT
Bates NOT equal
TO LAST YEARS
Especial to Kennebec Journal)

Lewiston, Sept. 20-Advance fig
ures on registration indicate large
entering class although not quite
equal in numbers to that Of last fall.
The college authorities realizing that
the numbers last year were greater
than could be handled conveniently.
this year carefully sifted the appli-
cations with the result that quality
rather than quantity Is represented;
To date the figures are " men ana
/ 10 women. Several more Will regis
ter during the next few days, adding
to the present figure Of 17S: The
freshmen registered and elected
courses on Wednesday and on Thurs :
day the upper classmen gathered at
the registrars Office. laecollege
work begins Friday at TAO for the
J new semester. The initiation week
for freshmen will be observed be-
ginning next Monday and the new
! corners will don the customary head-
gear. The sophomores nave no
| statements to make but promise an
| initiation long to he remembered.
| On Wednesday the men OF the COZ.
| the newcomers in the annual infor-
| NAL stag reception. The first part
| of the evening was devoted to getting
acquainted by the aid of labels bear
| ing the owners name. Later came
| speeches of welcome by President
Gray, Coach Jenkins, Frank f. NC
| Ginley "a, Secretary MCGOWAN or the
college "Y" and Wesley Gilpatrlc'
| the president of that organization
Refreshments of cider and Dough-
nuts followed and the gathering
| broke up. with the freshman class
| firm friends of the upper clasmen.
The more formal reception for men
| and women will be held on SATURDAY
| evening.
President Gray formally opened the
first semester on Thursday morning
with his speech of welcome to the
| entering class. In finely woroeo
messag e he explained the true pur-
| nose of a college education as OPP
posed to the popular misconceptions.
/ His inspiring words set the keynote
| for the new semester and could not
| but make the newcomers appreciate
| the value of earnest effort snort
sneeches of welcome were made by
| the Dean of Men Fred e. Pomeroy
and Miss Lena NJ. Niles, Dean OF
| Women. Rev. Milo f. Pearson OF
Auburn smoke for the churches Oh
| I lewiston and Auburn in extending
their welcome to the freshmen. AT
or chapel the registration OF upper
classmen went on throughout Inc
! day,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-21
Observing Patronal Feast
At Saint Matthew's Church

The members of Saint Matthews
church are observing today-it being
Saint Matthews Day-their ,patronai
festival. The special services will be
celebration of the hoiy-communion
at A. M. and evening prayer with
sermon at 100. The preacher at the
evening service will be the Rev. Ar
thur r. Stray, secretary Of the diocese
of Maine and rector of Saline Michaefs
church. Auburn. The Rev. Stuart b.
Purves. D. D.. rector Of Saint Marks
church. Augusta. will be present TO
take part in this service as will be
also the Rev. Melville McLaughlln'
who was at one time rector Of the par
ish. Following the evening service the
members of the congregation and their
friends will gather in the vestry OF
the church for social hour and
general good time. The rector and
members of the parish extend hearty
invitation to any VINO are interested or
desire to attend these services.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-21
Salem Witch DeIusion

One of the most interesting of colo
NAL relics in Salem. Mass. known as
the witch CITY," is THE Witches
House" This was the residence of
one of the judges before whom those
accused of being witches appeared for
examination.
The witch delusion created more
turmoil at Salem than anywhere else
in the colonies, yet it's tragic period
there lasted only about six months in
the year 1892. During that period 10
persons were hanged, and well-to-
do farmer, elghty-one years old. was
PCT to death by placing heavy stones
on his body.
Nathaniel Hawthorne was born in
Salem. In his manhood he was col
lector of the port for time, and
daily labored at the custom house,
though it was said that "he never
could add up f1ggers."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-21
Believe Corpse Feels Pain

The traditions OF Mohamneu, aS
well as the works of Moslem doctors:
teach that a dead body is conscious OF
pain, and great care is consequently
taken to avoid undue pressure while
washing a corpse. Seven balls OF cot
ton wool enveloped in calico, over
which warm water is poured, are sue
cessively used for this purpose, ana
the dead Moslem has performed lor
him for the last time the abiution
which insures his being buried In
state of legal purity
These formalities being accom-
plished, 700 drachms of cotton are
weighed out, small portions of whlch
are placed under the armpits and be-
tween the fingers and toes. and the
remainder of the body-over which
a sleeveless gown has been drawn
is enveloped. Pepper and other spices
are placed in the folds Of the shroud.
and rose-water sprinkled over it. The
corpse is reverently lifted, by means
of sings passed under it, into the
temporary coffin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-21
Mrs. Pierce Entertains

Thursday evening. Mrs. Harry
Pierce entertained a group of friends
at the home Of her mother. Mrs. Anna
Spaulding, Chestnut street. There
were three tables at Nah Jongg. the
Chinese game which is sweeping the
country and affording so much inter-
est and amusement.
Besides Captain and Mrs. Harry
Pierce those present were Col. and
Mrs. Farnham, Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert
Locke. Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin Burleigh,
and Mr.. and Mrs. Emery Beane. all
of Augusta. and Mr.. and Mrs. Rush
w. D. Smith of Hallowell. Refresh
ments of salad and rolls, ic ecream
and cake were served by the hostess
during the course of the evening,
which was a delightful one to hos
tess and guests.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-21
ADJUSTMENTS
Poor Old Adams Rib

1t is said that the original adams
Rib" caused a lot of trouble in the
Garden of Eden" Well. whatever
trouble Eve may have caused is more
than atoned for by Mathilda Ram
say, another product of adams
Rib" in a new Cecil B. De Mile
production by that name. which Will
be at the Johnson Opera House to-
day and which features Milton Sli 3,
Elliott Dexter, Theodore kosloff.
Anna @. Nilsson, Pauline Garon and
Julia Faye.
The story deals with the do
nestle troubles of Michael Ramsay.
a wealthy Chicago broker (Milton
Sills) and his spouse Gamma @. Mis-
SOM Theodore Kosloff as Nj. Jaro.
mir, exiled king of Morania. a small
European state. plays the part OF the
designing sutton for the hand of Mrs:
Ramsay. Her husband is aware or
his Intentions and disposes of him by
having his country recall him to the
throne. This is not accomplished
however, without first relmbursins
financially this little kingdom whtch'
in that respect, was in dire straits
Adv,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-21
Early Morning Fire
Damages Marston
& Brooks Factory

A fire which broke out just before
two o'clock this morning at Marston
and Brooks factory in the lasting
room on the top floor was quickly
brought under control by the firemen
who responded to the call. and the
all out was sounded at-2.15. The fire
started in some bags and made much
smoke though little blaze. There
was little damage from fire but that
resulting from the water was consid-
able. although no estimate could be
made at that hour
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-21
Maria Clark Youngsters
Doing Excellent Work

At Maria Clark Grammar School
an interesting work is going for
ward. The habit of these young
people seems to be II they want a
thing to set to earning 1t for them
selves instead of expecting it to be-
come theirs without effort. The
present effort is for something TO
assist in keeping the building in the
excellent shape in which II was put
by the school board before the term
opened. The boys have football
practice on the grounds and so that
the windows may not suffer they are
planning to have frames made and
covered with wire netting to protect
the glass from possibility of accident.
To earn the necessary funds they are
selling lunches at school. Sand
witches, ice cream and various deli
cacies may be obtained from the
young people in charge of the work.
Their wares are finding ready sale.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-21
Humidifyinu the Air

Humidifying and deodorizing the
air in home. theater, hotel lobby
and similar places. may be efficiently
accomplished by the use of an APP
pliance which operates as a minia-
ture fountain. 1t resembles the now
rather commonly seen electric foun-
tains, except that instead of a score
of water jets. it throws so fine sprays
of perfumed water into the air. The
height of these sprays is regulated by
a small centrifugal pump. driven by
one thirtieth- horsepower motor.
which in turn is controlled by q
rheostat. The entire outfit weighs
only Is pounds.-Popular Mechanics
MAGAZINE.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-21
Bates GRID MEN
WILL MAKE OTHEiI|
LOOK TO LAURD|
Especial to Kennebec Jo,,,,..

tspecia' 10 kennebec Journsh
Lewiston, Sept. 20--Footbsu !.
poets at Bates this year ara -
ally conceded to be the best IN !.
With Sc men In uniform ana -
more anxious to enter COLLEGE ~
es utts>and Wigg.n are posss..'.
wearever smiles. To assist
handling of the Eve full elsv..
old Garnet grid stars have rss.
John Davis '23, all Maine fs,n
and one Of the best defensive 49,
in the East and Verbal a.s
former varsity man and now NY.
tor at Jordan High. Each ras
devote several days a week -
task Of rounding tie men in,, y.
Not only Is the eleven &c..
the number Of veterans pres.ss |.
the three vacant positions ana q
of the regular men as well Ara =.
fought for by well fitted conts.,'.
Material for the backfeld seer.
predominant with several f,rs, =.
subs Of last year and the new 49,
dates nip and tuck. The 80.
backs Woodman and Fellows ,,s
ing pushed by Rntsky who was /.
from the game last year by :,
jury but Is broken field runn.,
the first rank. Bergman a ~.
varsity end. Cobb a Gardner !.
from Worcester Academy en,,-s
this year and Ray. a colored !.
coming from Pennsylvania ratss )
year as one of the all Pennsylv,.{
schoolboy eleven. The position
fullback left vacant by John ~
is also attracting many able csssI
dates Kenny and Folsom. both u
year men Of ability, who cot H.
several games are having ano,he, n
at the position and John Redmors
Augusta who returns ~ Bates IN
two years is making a hid for 4
backfield which ought TO land hin
berth.
Fhe two regular quarters OF N
year, Moulton and Kempton. are NJ
and will hold their position aa.,y
all corners. Price. the big varsity I'll
ter favorably regarded for the n
Maine selection last year. IS one o..
more. His strongest rival Is EN
freshman from Worcester. Mass. Vi
is showing up very we'll. The nunbE
of candidates for end rivals the BAH.
field squad. With Rowe, All Maine si
and Tarbell. a fas veteran. togahsS
with a host of promising eandidsa9|
the wings will be very well cared tx
The candidates for the guard n
tackle positions while not so numsn5
as the contestants for the baekha4
and end position are nevertheless va
promising. Captain Scott Of Cards.
at tackle and Peterson at guard are u
veteran men. The two vacant berA
are sought by Dove. varsity sub vi
played in several of last years gan's5
Ray, Chandler and number Of ffsis
men and upperclass candidates
I'D TO now the coaches have "a
putting the men through a rsonz
schedule with dummy work, line pH'
tice. work i'm punting and handing .
ball and the ever present calisthehtsI
The first scrimmage of the year VII
held Thursday afternoon and the IA
process of picking the team will bst-S
The keynote this year will be sped
as the eleven promises to be about
same weight as last year. The frS
game on the schedule is with Wesslu;
at Middletown the 29th OF SeptentsI
and Coaches Cults and Wiggin v
present a team stronger than any II
years for the approval OF the Cc'|
necticut boys.