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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-29
Local Artists Or
Cecilia Club Program

A tribute to the Celecia club was
| the recital given Wednesday forenoon
| in Library hall by number of the
members of the club, the chorus and
other local artists. That the Cecilia
club is big factor in presenting the
best in music to Augusta, was most
aptly demonstrated at the Wednes-
f! day recital.
| The chorus work was excellent and
added much to the distinguished air
of the recital. Prof Wass as leader
and Mrs. Brickett at the piano.
proved most efficient and understand
ing adjuncts. Miss Fredericka Fife
gave piano SOLO and also an en-
core. Her endeavOrs revealed artis-
| try that were both promising and
| highly enjoyable. The solos of Mrs.
Ralph Erskine We've a source of much
| delight. Violin solos by Miss Tet-
ieault proved but another high light
| in the rich program. Her choices
| were happy one; and the audience
enjoyed her understanding rendition.
Master Howard BodWell was most
delightful surprise of the forenoon
program. He played two MacDowell
selections and his interpretative abil-
lily and his command of fingers. arm
and pedal technique was Sf high or
der.
An array of talent indeed. was af-
fordcd the audience. The piano quar-
tet, composed of Mrs. Bowditch. Miss
Bradford, Miss Chase and Mrs. Brick
EFT. revealed the ideal ensemble Of the
performers.
The program was as follows:
Lift Thine Eyes" (Mendelssohn),
Il No; nv
the chorus.
Novelette," (MacDowelD, and en-
core, ITO a Wild Rose" (MacDowelD.
pinao solos, by Miss Fredericka Fife.
do Not Go, My Love" (Hager-
mani, and Old lillian Gypsy Song"
tPaisiello), vocal solos, by Mrs
Ralph Erskine.
"Gavotte" (Gossic), and "old Song"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-29

East Side association, is to see what
a wonderful work this splendid band
Of women have Neen and still are do
ing. While their efforts for the most
part have been confined to the aid of
the needy on the east side of the
river. still they have not been I'M
stinting in their efforts for the needy
on the other side of the river.
The East Side association was
formed in 1913. through the efforts of
Rev. Father Burgess, then rector of
St Barnabas. He it was who brought
together the women and who laid be-
fore them the plans which they have
carried on these ten years. There
have hcen times when the interest
seemed 10 lag and there have been
times when the association was at an
apex of prosperity. but the true pur-
pose of it all has been the means of
keeping them together and aiding
them in carrying on this wonderful
work.
The first president was Mrs. II. G..
Barker. The outgoing president. Mrs
A. l.. Rose, has served faithfully for
two years. never missing a single
meeting in all the time that she has
occupied the chair. Her association
workers regret that she is giving up
her office.
The meetings OF the association
start in October and continue through
until the end of March, being held
each Wednesday afternoon in the al
dermen's room.
After the routine business, We'd
resday afternoon. a social hour with
cards and refreshments was enjoyed
The committee on refreshments was
composed of: Mrs. George Merrill.
chairman; Mrs. +. l.. Hersey, Mrs.
Laura Brown and Mrs Ida Haskell.
The decorations We're jonquils and
tulips. Dainty refreshments were
served and the closing meeting of the
season, marked pleasant remem-
bIance for all.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-29
Evelyn Brent Married

Evelyn Brent, leading woman for
Douglas Fairbanks and z. +. Fine
man. film producer, gave up their at
tempt to keep their marriage secret.
They admitted that the knot had
been tied in New York last Novem-
Der. A childhood romance it was,
they said. in letting the world know.
Los Angeles dispatch.
Miss Brent was formerly located
here with Edgar Jones in moving
picture productions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-29
LOCAL NOTICE

Fresh fish for Friday. Place your
order early. Plenty Of fresh eggs
and ham for Easter at Webbe,. &
Hewett's, the Service Store. mar29d1t
Keep the desk neat and attractive
with one of the Kennebec journal
Print Shop blotters. A very attrac-
tive line Of colors and brocade effects
in finish for ten cents each. Tele
phone for dozen and they will lie
delivered at your home or Office for
one dollar. Mar.22dtf
Robert T. Fuller of the Gospel
Spiritual church Of Auburn, at Mrs.
Alice NJ. Engley's. SS Oak St. Tel.
108l-R, until Sunday, April l. Read
ings. messages, descriptions.
March27dAt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-29

The Augusta Study club will meet
Friday afternoon at o'clock with
Mrs. r. ID. Palmer. % Weston street.
The hostesses will be the members
of the hospitality committee. Roll
call answered by quotations; read
ing, Mrs. Annie Farnham; Paper
Short Stories. Mrs. W. +. Clough;
mandolin solo, Miss Hortense Rand
reading. Mrs. A Francis Which.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-29
Riverside Farm Bureau

The Farm Bureau was entertained
by Mrs. George l.. Weeks, Riverside
Drive, Wednesday afternoon. Twen :
ty-five ladies were present. Miss
Helen Clark demonstrator gave in
structions for Innings for dresses.
The president. Mrs. Ira Robbins, gave
a very interesting talk on girls clubs
and read letter from Lois Masse.
club leader in Vassalboro. A very de-
liciOus lunch was served.
The next meeting is to be held
April 10, with Mrs. Cross Of River
side Drive.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-29
Gutman). violin solos. by Miss Irene

1Gutman). violin solos, by Miss Irene
Tetrault.
Deserted Farm" and "Sea Song"
(MacDowelD. piano solos, by Master
Howard RndWell.
AT the Weir (Hagerman), and
dawn (Curran). vocal solos, BY
Mrs. Erskine.
Jubilee Overture (Weber), by
piano Quartet, Mrs. Bowditch,s Miss
Bradford, Miss Chase and Mrs
Brickett. e @t
AVE Verum" fMozarD, and I'VE
Sousons of Israel" (Mendolssohn), by
the chorus. I
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-29

Shirley n. Foster formerly Of
Manchester, has recently purcha sed
two cottage lots of William Gage of
Augusta, and will proceed to build
two cottages this spring. one for his
own use and one for investment.
These lots are on the east shore of
CObbOSsee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-29
Forced TO Kill Horse

One OF Purinton's horses came to
grief yesterday morning on Rines
Hill when he was afflicted with
paralysis and had to be shot. The
horse hauled his load of coal mp the
hill hut when the top was reached
the driver noticed that the animal
was not in usual good condition. He
unhitched the animal from the team
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-29

Fred Webb, a senior and president
of the local chapter of Theta Chi at
the University Of Maine. left Tues
day for Chicago where he will repre-
sent his chapter as delegate to the
National convention. While in this
city, he was the guest of Sylvester
Poor who is at home during the Eas-
ter recess.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-29

The Nifty Whistlers were delight
fully entertained at whist, Wednes-
day afternoon. by Mrs. c. w. Horton
at her home on Columbia street De-
liclous refreshments We're served,
consisting of salads, hot rolls, lemon
puffs, cake, coffee and sailed nuts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-29
ANNUAL EAST SIDE
ASSOCIATION MEETING

The East Side association annual
meeting. took place, Wednesday aft
ernoon in the Aldermens room at the
City hall. The election of officers
early occupied the members and
while the choice of president was not
finally determined and the chair has
been left vacant, the members have
III mind their feasible candidate. The
other officers elected were: Vice
president. Mrs. l.. II. Boynton: sec
rotary and treasurer, Miss Alice Rey-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-29

Harry W. Colder. carrier on Route
/, of the Augusta post office depart
ment. had the misfortune to slip on
the ice recently and dislocate the
bones in one of his fingers. He is un-
able to attend to his duties for some
time and BARLEY Jackson, substitute,
is doing the work
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-29

E. j. Crosby of this city. register of
deeds for Kennebec county, was a
visitor Wednesday in lewiston
where he was calle- to attend the
funeral Of his uncle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-29

and started down the hill again for
the stables but when the animal
reached the bridge. he cola psed and
the services of a policeman wore re-
CURED to put the animal out of his
suering.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-29

Friday evening at the South Parish
Congregational church. Rev. Mr.. Nc
Whorter will preach, taking as his
text. NO Cross. No Crown" After
the sermon communion service will
be held.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-29

The reports are coming in that
number of fishermen have tried
their luck at Little Cobbossee and
they have brought home some fine
| looking pickerel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-29

Guy l.. Sturgis, former attorney
general, returned Wednesday morn
ing to his home in Portland after a
short business stay in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-29

b. l.. Berman of Lewiston. county
attorney of Androscoggin county, was
| business visitor Wednesday in this
| city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-29

Miss Capitola Totman OF Fairfield,
Is passing a few days in this city as
the guest OF her sister, Mrs. John
Everett, Spring street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-29

Thomas Weeks Of Waterville was
Il business svisitor Wednesday at the
court house.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-29

John o. Connolly left Wednesday to
pass the Easter vacation with rela-
tives in Bangor and Brewer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-29

Sherman L. Berry of Waterville,
was q business caller, Wednesday in
the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-29

Mrs. Leora p. Holland Of Water
vile was a business caller, Wednes-
day, in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-29

Edward G. Palmer of Readfield was
q business visitor Wednesday In this
Citv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-29

Opera House Wednesday and
Thursday, William Fox presents
who Are NV Parents" written by
the mysterious Mr.. X.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-29

~George q. Weeks Of Fairil ED was a
business visitor In this city yester-
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-29
AUGUSTA LOCALS
THEATRE ATTRACTIONS

Colonial Theatre - Wednesday and
Thursday = Double Feature-Vjola
Dana IN "Cfinoline and Romance"
and Lewis Stone in 1.-THE Golden
Snare.'-Adv.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-03-30
FLOGGERS VICTIMS
AFRAID TO APPEAR
BEFORE GRAND JURY
Birmingham Official One
of the Few Willing
to Testify.

Birmingham. Ala, March S0.-Flog-
ging mobs have implanted such fear
into the hearts of their victims in this
community that it is next TO impos-
sible to induce them TO appear in the
courts, the Jefferson county grand
Jury said today in a presentation 10
Judge II. Z. Helm, tenth judicial cir
cult.
"Of the numerous cases of kidnan-
ing and floggingS that have taken
place in this county," read the report,
1--WE have had only two presented to
MS. which shows clearly that those
guilty of this dastardly practice have
been successful in instilling into their
victims a fear which prevents their
lending any assistance 10 the authori-
ties in bringing TO justice the ones re-
Sponsible for these crimes"
One of the cases mentioned as hav-
ing been inaugurated by the inquisi-
touial body was the whipping of DIR.
]. ID. Bowling, city and county health
officer and attache of the United
States Public Health Service. accord
ing TO states attorneys. DIR. Bowling
and numerous witnesses. said TO have
knowledge bearing on that case, were
before the grand jury on several Oc-
cassonS. it was stated by authorities.
No indictments so far have been re-
turned.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-03-30
BROTHER TO WASHINGTON.
Will Request Complete Investigation
OF Incidents Here.

Indianapolis, Ind, March 30
Louis *. Harms, brother Of Mrs.
Agnes Harms Randle, was en- route TO
Washington today to present to Secre-
tary of War Weeks a request for
complete investigation of the incidents
which eliminated recently in the filing
of suit for 100000 by Mrs. Ran
dies husband, Capt. Edwin III. Ran
die, against his commanding officer,
Col. A. l.. Conger, Goth Z. $. Infan-
try, in the district court at San An
tonic, Tex. Mr.. Harms said lie would
seek action first through the War De-
partment, but in the event of failure
there to obtain Q hearing for his
brother-in-law, would attempt TO bring
the case TO the attention of President
Harding.
Harry L. Harms. another brother of
Mrs. Randle, remained in this city. He
said, he had no otlN' information re-
garding the case except the letter from
Captain Randle written March % and
which was made public yesterday. This
was personal letter to Mr.. Harms
giving Captain Randle's version of the
with Colonel Conger. The
letter said that Colonel Conger had
reprimanded Captain Randle before
the regiment and had advised IAN i'm
mediate and permanent separation
from his wife. COMPLAINT of neighbors
following two parades in his quarters.
one on New Years Eve and the other
on February 10 were the origin of
the trouble, Captain Randles letter
said. He denied that there was any
Just cause for these complaints.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-03-30
DEBT PAYMENT DELAY
Mevicans Peeved Because L. s With.
holds Recognition, Reports Say.

New York. March 3O.-Resumption
of service on the Mexican debt which
was expected to begin April by the
payment of approximately S3.000,000
interest due on that date. will be de-
lnyed because of difficulties in ar
ranging the details Of the call for de-
post of the bonds it is understood.
The delay has given rise to rumors
that the Mexican representatives are
seeking notifications of the original
terms and that they are disappointed
that the United States is Withholding
recognition of the Obregon admins
tration. which II is said is understood
will be forthcoming after the debt
agreement was signed, but no official
confirmation of these reports is OBJ
fainable,
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-03-30
HELPED HIMSELF
Youth Admits He Robbed a Piggy.
Wiggly Store.

Because he helped himself at the
PigGy-Wiggly store, 1919 South
Presa street, white youth found
himself in the hands of city detectives
Friday, accused of burglary and theft.
According to report filed with the
department, the self-serving store in
the southern part of the city, was Wis
tied after closing hours Thursday
night Entrance, it is said, was gam
ed through the transom of rear door
The cash register was tapped and a
money bag containing $40 stolen. De
tectives Harvey, Green and Harris
were assigned TO the case. The youth
now held, plain clothes men ascer-
tanned, was seen standing in front of
the store late Thursday night. He
broke down under n quizzing Friday
forenoon and escorted the plain
clothes men to the hiding place of the
money.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-03-30
5W|NDLESC COST
100000 DAILY
At FORT WORTH
Department of Justice Pre-
pares Texas Cases
for Trial.
sl5O,OOO,oOO is LOST
Public Mulcted by Worth
less Oil Stocks, Of
fetal Says.

Washington, ID. C.. March S0.-As
a part of the Department Of Justice
campaign against stock swindlers, be-
gun last November, Acting Attorney
General Seymour has sent Assistant
Attorney General Grim to Fort Worth
to prepare for trial of large mum,
Der of cases charging mail frauds in
the selling of oil stocks.
Mr. Grim has reported to the de-
partment that "the amount mulcted
from the public at this point Fort
WORTH is not less than 100000 a
day
About rs cases are pending trial in
the Texas district Mr.. Seymour said
they will be pressed.
The trials will be conducted by Dis
trict Attorney Zweifel, assisted by
David V. Cahill, assistant United
States attorney in New York, ap-
pointed a special assistant for prose
cution.
The Northern Illinois district attor-
ney also has been directed to bring
TO trial another alleged stock swind-
ling case in Florida Everglades lands.
This has been assigned for trial in
May.
The departments statement said
that hundreds of swindlers had
filched total of nearly S150.0O0. 900
from the public through fraudulent
use of tie nails
About 800 cases are pending
throughout the country and 900 per-
sons have been arrested or indicted, it
said.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-03-30
WILL MAKE INVESTIGATION.
Lewis Does Not Know
Whether 1t VIII BE i'm Washington.

That thorough investigation of
the entire Conger- Randle controversy
will be conducted in the near future
was announced Friday morning. Mai.
Gen. f. NJ. Lewis. commander of the
Eighth Corps Area. stated Friday
morning that he had been Informed
unofficially that such an investigation
would be conducted.
General Lewis did not comment
upon the report. which was unofficial.
and did not give an opinion rs to
whether such investigation would be
directly by the War Department fro,a
Washington. or whether by local mill
tary authorities.
"Other than the unofficial report
things IRE just as .hey stood ycster-
day." General Lewis said. "and we
have no further announcement to
make"
Has Military Counsel.
Maj. Charles r. Williams. judge
advocate of the Second Division. and
representing Colonel Conger in the
military end Of the controversy, also
said Friday morning that there were
no further DEVELOPMENTS to announce.
IL was learned Friday that Cantain
Randle has reouested THROUGH proper
channels thrt First Lieut.. Park Hol-
land. Air Service. assistant adiutnnt
of Kelly Field No. .. he detailed
ns his counsel in the event his request
for board Of INQUIRY is grnntcd. An
officer has the privilege of request
ing the services of any officer in tho
army rs his counsel in military court
nroceedinrs. and in the event Captair
Handles REQUEST for military board
1T inquiry is granted. Lieutenant Ho'.
land will be his legal counsel in all
hearings before this board.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-03-30

Randle to march in the file closers on
the occasion of review.
Had Called ON Handles.
In pointing out any absence OF per
secutioR by him of Captain Randle,
Colonel COnger cites that contrary TO
precedent, the Randles were not given
wedding present by members of the
regiment. but that when he joined the
organization year after their mar
riage, he personally started a subscrip-
ton and that Mrs. Conger personally
purchased the present, which was later
presented to the Randles at regi-
mental tea. Colonel COnger also ad-
mits that he and his wife had called
on the Randles and had mingled with
them at army functions. He denies.
however. that he and Mrs. Conger
played cards at the Randle home.
The deposition chen sets out the fact
that Colonel Conger first met Cap
tain Randle at Camp Bulls. A de-
tailed story of the career of Colonel
Conger. telling of his service in the
Philippines and in France during the
World war and up until he was as
signed to his present organization con-
cludes the deposition.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-03-30


assigned you by proper authority, and
1 further order you not to enter any
quarters unless your duty requires it
except those quarters assigned you for
occupancy and not to enter any dance
hall or place of amusement on the res
ervation, and l further told the Of
ficers present that they were to assist
Captain Randle in the carrying out of
these instructions by refraining from
visiting Captain Randle in his quar-
ters or inviting Captain Randle to
theirs, and 1 relieved him of his COM
msE6 Of Company F."
Suggested Randle Resign.
In answer TO further questions Col
onel Conger says that he did not COM
mand Captain Randle and Lis wife
from assoeiating with other officers
and ladies, nor did he command others
not to associate with Mrs. Randle.
Specific denial is made mat Colonel
Conger ever charged that she "was
unfit to associate with honorable Ia
dies" nor imputed to her a want
of chastity"
II never told plaintiff on March
g." the deposition says, "that he must
separate from his wife as she was i'm
possible and could not be socially re-
ceiyed."
Colonel Conget sets out that on
March 0 he imposed one weeks re-
striction to the reservation upon Cap
tain Randle for his failure to report
under orders at the appoi lted time.
Denying catego:ically that he had
prosecuted Captain Rnndle in any
or that he had ever tried
to force him to resign or divorce his
wife. Colonel Conger says:
1T is a fact that previou. to the
reprimand hereintofore referred TO, and
to save Captain Randle and the Off
GERS of the regiment from witnessing
and hearing reprimand to a brother
officer. I told Captain Randle that
there was perfectly honorable way
out Of the difficulty and that was a
resignation by him Of his connection
with the army"
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-03-30
L|QUORFOUND
|NLEG|SLATURE
Of OKLAHOMA
\
Armed Guards Removed
From House After Booze
Poured Out.
CROOK is CRY HURLED
House Also Discusses Dice
Game Held in Cloak
:, ~ room.
CROOK Is CRY HURLED
Oklahoma City, Okla, March So

Oklahoma City, Okla. March 80
Members of the lower house of the
oklahoma legislature went back &c
their work today freed from the threat
of the armed guard, posted about the
floor during part of yesterdays ses-
sion, after Speaker Murray Gibbons
had discovered a case of Canadian
.whiskey in one of the House commit
tee rooms.
The guards, were expelled from the
chamber by a vote of the House, many
members prot esting the speakers ac-
ton in swearing in the special guard
force. Several representatives assert
suspicion on the entire membership
and was a direct insult.
Much Ado lNbout Nothing.
The attitude of many members TO-
ward the incident seemed to be
summed up by Representative w. |.
CUNNINGHAM of Geek county, who
wound up debate on the resolution TO
expel the guards by saying the dis
scussion was creating much ado about
nothing" Cunningham was heartily
oPpiduucu' -
q Speaker Gibbons told newspaper
men that he act,ed to prevent drink
ing in the corridors or committee
rooms during the remaining days of
the session. The speaker said he
poured the confiscated liquor into the
f. sewer.
Dice Game in House.
The incident appeared today to be
closed. Federal or state prohibition
officers have not indicated that al
investigation will be made.
At an executive session early in
: the week the House discussed dice
game alleged TO have been held by
certain members in the cloak room.
On Wednesday the cry Crooks
was hurled across the chamber when
= it was discovered that several bills
had been brought in with the num-
bers changed and disguised in the COW
? ers Of other bills. Charges were made
on the floor that 500 was being Of
fered for extra covers of bills.