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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-18
Nevada's National Cave

Hundreds of people from both New
ada and from across the line in Utah
flocked to the elaborate dedication of
the national cave in Nevada, near the
little town of Baker. Both the Gov
ernor of the state and the Federal
Government took part in the eXer-
cises.
The presidential proclamation was
read, a fine musical program was
presented and there was the usual
firing of salute to Old Glory near
the mouth of the cave.
This cavern has been named the
Lehman Cave in honor of "Ab" Leh-
man, who got the Government to ac-
cept it as a national monument. Mr..
Lehman had labored for ten years in
excavating passageways and in max
ing ladders for accommodating tourists.
Mr.. Lehman is not the original dis
coverer of the cave. Hayes Cook, an
early prospector, during the gold
craze" is said to have discovered it.
Lehman Cave Is an underground
wonderland and mammoth in size. AL
though it is beneath an old volcanic
crater. ice and snow abound. Stall
actites and stalagmitcs form massive
pillars and odd decorations.
In some parts OF the cavern, the
ceiling seems to be nearly a mile
above the floor Of the cave and the
numberless stalactites resemble stars
in the heavens.
One low section of the cavern has
been named Fat Mans Misery" Ma
ture has contributed freak" bath
tub of ice which is always full of
clear cold water. In the midway" so
to speak, is Lake Como, a placid pool
OF pure water. which has filtered
through 300 feet of lime formation.
A few of the interesting things
worth seeing are: The Fairy Rose
Bush, Queen Victoria's Side Saddle.
Pink Room. Grants Sword. Navajo
Blanket, Madonna and Child, Wash
inston's Tomb. Grants Tomb, and
Niagara Falls in Winter.
Lehman Cave, the newly admitted
national wonder. is at the foot Of Mt.
Wheeler. better known, as the Jeff
Davis peak. mountain belonging to
the famous Snake Range. A con-
slant stream of visitors is daily visit
ing this natural wonderland. which
is likely to become as famous as
Mamouth Cave in Kentucky.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-18
ONE INJURED IN
GENERAL MiX-UP
AT R. R. CROSSING

An unfortunate accident occurred
yesterday morning at 1910 O'Clock
at the Maine Central Railroad cross
ing in Fairfield, near the trolley car
barn, when as Il result OF Il general
miX-up of waiting automobiles. pass
ing trains and hurried auto drivers.
the wagon in which Arthur BuShcy
of Cottage street, Fairfield. was rid
ing, was struck by an automobile,
throwing Mr.. Bushey out, dislocatinS
his right shoulder and giving HIM
a serious shaking up.
According to witnesses of the ac-
cident, freight train was nearing
the crossing and at the same time
the passenger from WaterViIlc was
approaching. y number Of cars
headed for Fairfield were waiting
below the crossing and Mr.. Bushey,
who runs store on Main street, had
driven up in his grocery team and
stopped. AS reported. an Essen
coach driven by Perlcy Grant of
Fairfield swung in to the left OF Mir,
Bushey's team and hit the left side
of the wagon. turning it over and
precipitating the occupant onto the
tracks. The gate tender. who WAS
busy on the north side OF the tracks,
did not see the accident. but later
saw a man lying on the ground. lie
tagged the passenger to stop but
the freight struck the wagon and de-
moliShed -.
Mr.. Bushev was taken home by
Robert Mcclellan and DIR. w. l."
Gousse was called. At last reports
he was resting comfortable.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-18
Whales MAY Soon Be Extinct

If the killing of whales continues at
the present rate they will be extermi-
mated before another decade, is the
worning by Sir Sidney +. Harmer, F.
r. S. director of the natural history
department of the British Museum.
His statement is based on recent In
vestigations in the whaling areas, he
says.
In a recent address he urged legis-
lation limiting the ..untinS of whales.
The Greenland whale is thought to
be already extinct. The whaling or
the last few years has been almost
entirely in the Southern seas.
Whaling profits are enormous, and
thcy increase yearly as the retall
price of the oil and bone increases. A
fair sized whale has ton OF whale
bone in its mouth. which alone is
worth $4,000. 1t also produced about
20 tons of oil worth about 500 a ton.
In the season of 1915 and 1916 the oil
production from antartic whaling sta.
lions was 645,o00 barrels, or about
$4,000 tons.
During the war this oil was recog-
nized as of vital importance in the
manufacture of nitroglycerine. 1t Is
usually used in the making OF soap.
The principal species caught today
are fin whales, blue whales and sperm
whales. The latter, the hunting OF
which is principally by Americans,
not only give sperm oil but often con-
tain ambergris, which is sold at $40
an ounce to the perfumery trade. The
oil for lubricating the wheels OF
watches comes from the dolphin, and
fs the finest oil known.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-18
Not Remembered Long

1t isn't the Rip Van Wrinkles only
who come back to find themselves for
gotten. This sort of thing occurs with
painful frequency in everyday life. Nor
is it necessary for the victim to stay
away 20 years. Much less time will
efface him.
Some time ago a man came back
from the West, where he had made his
home for 10 years and set out to re-
new old acquaintance. He had been
a prominent man in the business life
of the city and a member of leading
firm. 1t was to the habitation Of this
firm that he directed his footsteps.
AS he passed down the salesroom
one Of his old partners came to him
with outstretchcd hand.
why, huIlo. how are you? How
are things going and how long do YOU
stay? Sorry I'm so busy. See you
later. But he never came back.
Then the senior partner saw him
and came forward.
We'll. well. this = a surprise" nc
cried. How are things coming. and
how long do You stay in the city? Drop
in whenever you can find time. Sorry
I'm so busy. Good-day."
This visitor went away. feeling hurt
and ignored. but after all there's little
sentiment in business. and this Clcvc-
land mans experience has been dupli-
Gated countless times. no doubt.-
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-18
UNIVERSITY Or MA3M1
EmarGaney Work

Sealed proposals will b, ,Tsesivsss
o'clock noon. for the construction OF
the Building of Arts and Sciences. for
University of Maine. Orono. Maine.
Plans and specifications for the Cen
eral Construction. Plumbing and Elec.
trical Work may be obtained Of c.
Parker Crowell-Walter s. Lancaster.
Architects. Exchange Bldg. Bangor.
Maine. Plans and specifications Of the
Heating and Ventilation work may be
obtained of Alfred Kellogg. Engineer:
SO Franklin Street. Boston, Mass. All
proposals shall be delivered to the
Architects at their Office in Bangor:
Maine. The work will be awarded
under separate contracts for the diff
ferent trades mentioned.
A certified check in an amount equal
to 2% Of the amount Of the bid shall
accompany each proposal submitted
and bond equal to 500 Of the amount
of the contract will be required OF each
contractor to whom work Is awarded.
The right is reserved to reject any
or all proposals received.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES,
UNIVERSITY OF MAINE
F. II. Strickland, Pres.
15-1S-o0-o2-o5-27-2g
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-18
CHINA ROAD FOREST FIRE
UNDER CONTROL after FIGHT
OF Afternoon BY 200 men

as men working with shovels and
picks had to dig down to get the
dirt to form a bank.
The Winslow fire truck was back
ed up as close as possible and the
men mixed gallon after gallon of
chemical that was pumped onto the
fire with some effect, through a long
hose. The firemen were slowed up
by the fact that the water had to
be brought from a we'll in big milk
cans. Dynamite was used at fire.
quent intervals to aid the workers
in throwing up the dirt banks and
digging trenches.
1t is understood that Vilbon Pom
erleau of Waterville recently pur-
chased the tract of land where the
fire started and that he was plan
ming to have some cutting done in
the near future. A. III. Bragg of the
China road and his son had been
building a camp there to do some
cutting for Mr.. Pomerleau. They
had hauled about $500 feet Of lum-
Der and timbers onto the lot and
this had all been consumed when the
department arrived
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-18
The Reward Of Thrift

The Woman has many friends
among the young people. One day
while she was talking with high
school janitor he exclaimed abruptly:
I've beaten rugs all my life" Then
he added with a grin. But I've got
one on mother now" Inquiries fol-
lowed, and he told his story. you
know, I've worked cooperative at
high school for two years, and I
worked last summer vacation, too.
until had $64 saved up. One hot
morning 1 wanted to go to the coun-
try, but mother announced: The
dining room rug must be cleaned this
morning. Frank Then just hauled
out my cash and said: Ma, won't you
please buy vacuum cleaner? Say.
she was sure surprised but she
bought it and. oh. boy! I haven't
cleaned a rug since. Jour-
nal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-18
Natural Historv Exned;f;np

What is claimed to be the longest
and most extensive natural history
expedition ever undertaken will be
started this September under the di-
rection of George Finlay Simmons,
Texas naturalist The expedition,
which is sponsored by the Cleveland
Museum of Natural History. will
cover approximately $4,000 miles and
will be in progress for two years.
The expedition will leave New
London. CT, on a specially equipped
Comber. who commanded the Nc
MILAN Relief Expedition in 1917. The
party will visit many volcanic
islands and wild regions in the
Antarctic and Indian oceans.
After leaving New London. the
first landing of the expedition will
be st. Paul rocks off the coast Of
Brazil. From there the course will
lead directly south into the land OF
the Antarctic Investigations will
be made and specimens of bird and
other life collected on tho South
Georgia Island. Sandwich and Latter
islands. The last group is covered
with ice and snow throughout the
year and frequently visited by VOL
canic eruptions. it is stated.
After visiting several groups OF
islands in the Antarctic region. the
party will move to Cape Town,
Africa. The winter season wifi he
spent in Africa. Expeditions will he
made into the mainland along the
west African coast and visits to st.
Helena and Ascension islands in the
middle Atlantic.
On approch of the Arctic summer,
the naturalists will go into the
southern part of the indian ocean.
Life on the Crozet, Desolation and
Kerguelen islands will be studied.
An effort will be made to get speci-
mems of the giant sea elephant OF
the Antarctic region.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-18

A forest fire discovered about noon
on the China road about five miles
from Waterville in the town of
Winslow by passing autoist was
reported to the Winslow fire depart
ment and crew of men was sum-
moned at once to go fight the fire.
Another crew of fighters came up
from China and during the after
noon more than 200 men toiled to
put out the fire. A fierce gale was
blowing Rll the afternoon from the
northwest and this hampered the
work of the fire fighters.
The origin of the blaze is not
known. but it is thought that a light
ed cigarette thrown down by a hunt
er may have caused the trouble. A
portable sawmill once stood in the
woods nearby and all over the
ground was scattered a thick layer
of sawdust. This sawdust mixed
with leaves made excellent fuel. al
though it did not blaze to any great
extent. The fire followed along I'M
der this layer of sawdust and leaves
and was very difficult to extinguish,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-18
Girls Should Play Football

It is Inevitable that Cambridge will
some day allow degrees to women, in
the opinion of Miss Blanche A.
Clough, retiring principal of Newn
ham College. The university cannot
forever resist the pressure to open
its doors to girl students.
1--WE only want permission for
limited number of selected girls to be
able to study under the best condi-
TONS" Miss Clough declares. THE
average amount of study done by
women students is greatly in excess
of that done by men.
"The girl undergraduates of today
Miss Clough says also, are quite as
nice as those of 80 years ago. Smok-
ing and games have not done them
any harm. l see no objection to girls
playing football if they wish to do
So"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-18

The local corn factory started up
for the seasons pack Monday morn
ing. 1t will be a short season as the
early frosts have spoiled large por-
ton Of the acreage in this vicinity.
Deputy sheriff G.. A. kimball and
Mrs. Kimball were in Belfast Sun
day calling on relatives and friends.
Hon. ]. w. Manson left Saturday
for Minneapolis. Mimi. for visit
with his sister. Mrs. William Lam
caster and Judge William Lancaster.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Harris, Mrs.
Blanche Hunter and the Misses
Glennis and Ards Hunter motored
to Lewiston Saturday where they
were the guests of friends.
Mir. and Mrs. Ira Hatch of Long
Beach, Calf, are in town the guests
of Mrs. Emily Bradbury at her
home on West street.
Mrs. Maud Hurd went to Augusta
Saturday for visit with her sister,
Mrs. Alton White and will visit her
daughter Mrs. Ruby. Hyde in Lew
iston before returning home.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. B. Douglas and
daughter Miss Evelyn Douglas LETT
Saturday for visit at the Wlers and
at Chocobua, n. II.
The Merry DANES met Friday af-
ternoon with Mrs Matte Witham of
Manson street, the affair being Civ
en- by Mrs. Witham i'll honor of Mrs.
Estelle Prilay's birthday anniversa-
nv. The decorations were very at
tractive and consisted of cut, ferns,
small fir trees and flowers. Delic-
ious refreshments were served and
a feature was a handsome birthday
cake. which was surprise for Mrs.
Prilay.
Mrs. Mary Gray was business
caller in Watervile Saturday.
Mrs. James Morgan and MISS
Marion Mitchell We're business call
crs in Waterville Saturday.
The New Era Auxiliary of the
Free Baptist church will meet
Thursday afternoon. Sept. 20 with
Mrs. Edith Prescott at her home on
Park street. The hostesses will he
Mrs. Prescott. Mrs. Edith Huff and
Mrs. Myra Brigham. The AuXili-
airy announces that the date for
their annual fair is November 70.
George f. Huff of Dexter. owner
and manager of the Pittsfield Ad-
vertiser was a business caller in
town Monday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Morris who
have been visiting friends in town
left Saturday for visit in Madison.
Bert Atwell left Monday morning
for Boston where he will enter an
electrical school for course OF
study.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Burton and
Mrs. Bernice Pomroy were visitors
in Waterville Saturday.
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Methodist Church
School Teachers
Enjoy Picnic

The teachers and officers of the
Methodist church school journeyed to
the cottage of H. p. Bonsall on North
pond last evening where they enjoyed
an old fashioned corn roast and
campfire party. The party left the
city at $50 by autos and upon arriv-
ing at the camp, started a blazing
lre which soon warmed up the cold
ar around and then everybody pro-
ceeded to cook the ears of corn on
sharp pointed sticks. An old time
sing was held around the brilliant
scene in which one and all Joined in
~ 'he best of their ability. Follow
ing thls the party adjourned to the
cottage where refreshments and
James X, were enjoyed until a late hour.
Ihose on the committee in charge
were Ernest Farwell, Florence Parker
and L. NJ. Wood.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-18
SMALL RESULTS
SALVATION ARMY
JAP RELIEF FUND

G. Aulutant Theo Fowler of the
,lasatlon Army has issued the fol-
hv living report concerning the drive
ne made by the Army for Japa-
hese relief:
., our kettles disappointed us, as
usy only turned in S30.So on Sat
Nay u,W consequently Adjutant Fowler
W., wa commence on Tuesday to raise
hue tne otner $40 which the local corps
Log Log Pledged to raise for Japan re-
f fe. and rehabilitation work. We
as ei sure that our friends will gen.
ousy respond. In answer to our
ff n; In the kennebec Journal a
t t,eno sent us a chcque for 500 for
wv ms hed Cross fund. This same we
m lined into the local office this
na ,p' hing. We shall be pleased to
,nh and collect any amount. Our
h pnone is 454-M. and our postoffice
w, roA !ji. The latest reports make
na s demand more urgent, as sick
,ha s' Is now following in the train of
co n earthquake and fire and our
'0'nrades have lost their all.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-18
FAIRFIELD

Mrs. Mahlon Crumett and chill
dren Pave returned to Clinton after
passing several days at the home of
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Pooler.
Miss Evelyn Coro has resumed
her duties at the II. 0. Files store
after enjoying her annual vacation.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. B. Arnold passed
Sunday in Bath.
Mrs, A. G. Downea and daughter,
Miss Matte Downss are In Boston
on q business trip.
Mrs. Guy Coro ana son, Maynard,
and Mrs. Herbert Grant have re-.
turned from Portland where they
employed there.
Mr.. and Mrs. David King and son.
Lawrence. and Mrs. Joseph King
have returned from trip to Cam
ada.
Frank Grover Is acting as collect
or for the Prudential Insurance
Company in this town, taking the
place of Harry Goldberg, who has
been promoted to superintendent of
the Waterville office.
At the regular prayer meeting to
be held at the Methodist church
this evening, each one of the con-
gregation are to take scriptual
verse for a Love Feast.
Mrs. Winogene Brown of Hinckley
was in town for short time yester-
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. George P. Hurtus
have returned from Chamberlain
where they have been at their cot
tage for several weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mahlon Gray and
Mr.. and Mrs. Elevet Gray of Farm
ington were Sunday guests of Mr..
and Mrs. d. l.. Gray.
The Methodist Guild will meet
Wednesday afternoon at the home
of Mrs. Charles Wheeler Mrs
Augustus Farney will assist as host
ess.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-18

her and wanted him to have me try it.
/ took one bottle and could see what it
did for mein a weeks time, and when /
had taken three bottles I had gained
both in strength and weight and was
doing my own work. took it before
my last baby was born and it helped
me so much. I sure am glad to recon-
mend the Vegetable Compound to any
woman who suffers from female all
ments, for know by experience what
it can do. 1 have used Lydia E. Pink
hams Sanative Wash, also the Liver
Pills, too, and think them fine. Mrs.
WIN. ELDRIDGE, 500 E. Grant Street,
Marion, Indiana.
A record of nearly fifty years SER
vice should convince you Of the merit
If Lydia E. Pinkham's Compound.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-18
FIRST RECITAL
CECILIA CHORUS

The Cecilia Choral society held the
first recital of the season last evening
In the vestry of the First Baptist
church. This was under the direc-
ton of Cecil NJ. Daggett with Mrs.
Harrison A. Smith as pianist. The
evening was mostly spent in getting
started towards the preparation for
the musical festivals in Portland and
Bangor. At these festivals Faust"
will be sung and a great deal of in
terest is being created in this vicinity
on that presentation. A crowd of
about 50 people attended the rehear-
cal
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-18
Horace Maxim

Horace Maxim. a we'll known res
ident of this town died at his home
on the Hartland road Monday morn
ing at $50 after long and painful
illness. His age was 50 years.
He is survived by his wife, by
a daughter. Mrs. Herbert c. Hunter
of Pittsfield and by son Charlie
Maxim of Palmyra and by brother,
Samuel Maxim of Palmyra.
The funeral services will be held
Thursday afternoon at one o'clock
from his late home on the Hartland
road Interment will be made in the
village cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-18

The regular meeting of the Bust
ness and Professionals Women's club
was held last evening in Modern
Woodman hall. \ lunch was served
at $50 P. NJ, followed by the bust
ness meeting. Plans were discussed
for the prospective club rooms which
the ladies' are planning to have. In
these rooms will be fine resting hall
that will be sufficiently large to en-
able them to hold meetings there.
The club has all ready raised the
sufficient sum required to maintain
the rooms but some difficulty has
been had in securing a suitable loca-
tinn
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H|NCkLEY

During the program carried out at
the reception held for Mr.. and Mrs.
CLANCY, Thursday. evening, MISS
Lucy A. Dinsmore read an original
poem. which was greatly ar preciated
by all.
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Card Of Thanks.

Truly approaching all the many
Eindnesses rendered and the beautiful
flowers given in expressions of res
pect and love of our dear one, Waiter
G. Wyman, we extend our sincere
thanks.
MRS. EDRIE B. WYMAN.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-18

The members who will attend the
convention of the Maine Federation
of Women's Clubs. which meets for
four days at abr Harbor, are: Mrs.
Frank Brown, President Of the Wat
erville Club. Mrs. Webster Chester
president of the Kennebec Union,
Mrs. w. J. Lannigan. Miss Emma F.
Lowering, Mrs. f. NJ. Foster. MISS
Nora aBrtlett Greeley and Mrs. III.
r Emery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-18
No Trouble to Keep
Skin Free From Hairs
(The Modern Beauty

There is no need for any woman TO
countenance superf1uous hairs, be-
cause with paste made by mixing
some powdered delatone with water
1t Is easy to get rid OF them. The
paste Is applied for to minutes,
then rubbed off and the skin washed.
This treatment will rid the skin Of
hair without leaving q bienaish, but
care should be taken e see that sou
get real delatons. Mix fresh -
warted,-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-18

The annual meeting and election
of officers of the Woman's Foreign
Missionary society of the Methodist
church will be held Wednesday
evening at the church vestry. a
covered dish supper will be served
at $50 to which standard bearers
and kings heraldh are, invited. All
who attend are asked to bring their
own dishes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-18

The Mems Bible class of the First
Baptist church will hold a corn roast
at the church Wednesday at P. nj.
The roast will be followed by So
ciaI hour and hearty invitation
is extended to all men and boys or
the congregation. Corn together with
other light refreshments will be pro-
cidad
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drag around, let
alone do my work.
l read some let
tiers in the papers
telling what Lydia
Z. Pinkham' sVeg-
etable Compound
had donefor others
and l thought l
would try it. Then
a man told my hus-
band about his
wife and what
good it had done
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Vilbon Pomerleau has sold the
block at II Main street to Peter
King of this city who runs the City
Market. Mr.. Pomerleau bought this
building nearly II years ago of Fos-
ter and Grey, and has used the up
per stories for tenements. while the
lower part has been occupied by the
City Market.