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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-02-03
WOODROW WILSON DIES after ST0|CAL FIGHT
HIGH LIGHTS IN NOTABLE CAREER
OF FORMER PRESIDENT WILSON

a
20 At with his parents to Augusta
1870 the Wilson family Columbia G. the father
the chair OF ana theology the
he entered Davidson College, at
in the IA
In the University Of
In May, up q w Atlanta, Ga
to Axon Of Atlanta June "a 1885,
his teach Bryn Mawr
From Mawr he Wesleyan University
to occu he chair Of jurisprudence and politics
Elected Princeton in 1902
1910 nomi-
OF New Jersey marking his first entry
in democratic
column fol since 1892
On July in presidency.
November
life died at the August 6. 1914
remarked, his second wife being Edith
o this city.
followed by the
sendin of the
of strict neutrality toward
the warning nations abroad
of The November. 1916.
murder Of Amer
the sink of Z.
asking
December 1913 for purpose
in
"a. 1919. aquain
his policies the peace terms
Saled to
the peace Versailles June 49, 1919
to
United States behalf Of the league OF nations
al
On Washington arriving Wash
ngton September ~
President Harding March
4 and up reside a
somewhat improved in health remained semnvaitd
to
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-02-03

negro servant to rearrange his pillows,
and to be eased about In his bed,
Apparently more comfortab BILE, he In.
dicated he wanted his wife. Mrs. WILL
son, coming to the bedside, took the
sufferers hand in hers and held It
silently until he drifted Off into an
other snatch of sleep.
When Mr.. Wilson reused again he
thought Of another friend and breath
ed family. where's Grayson." The
friend and physician, who was now
conducting the last and losing round
Of q battle with death, which actually
began before Woodrow Wilson's first
term in the White House was ended,
came to the bedside. That seemed to
satisfy the former President, and he
lapsed into quiet again.
Apparently his first thought or
Weakening was to satisfy himself
that he had near him the only three
persons whose presence he wants t.
feel in his last moments.
Except for the broken figure OF
the bed. the room hardly locke &c
like q chamber Of death. Cheer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-02-03

Waits End Calmly.
Resigned to the inevitable and quite
ready, Mr.. Wilson had waited pa
tietly and bravely for the end.
How he struggled through the early
hours between midnight and dawn
the hours when life reaches It's
low ebb-was a marvel to his physi-
clans. They feared that his soul would
tioat out on the great tide before day
light.
But sleeping lightly, breathing stead
lily and almost normally. Mr.. Wilson
weathered the dangerous hours. and
the light of new bright February day
streaming In through the windows Of
his bed chamber found the stricken WAL
President still fighting.
When he awoke from fltful sum-
Der an attempt was made to have him
take some light liquid nourishrnent.
The dying man moved his head N q
signal of disapproval and, when press ed
breathed an almost inaudible No.
Likewise, he rejected an attempt to
have him take a few sips Of water
Family he indicated he wanted an old
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-02-03

Place for Suing Undecided.
Whether these suits will be
brought here or in the states where
the reserves are located was not
disclosed.
President Coolidge has selected
former Senator Atlee Pomerene of
Ohio, democrat. in place of Thomas
w. Gregory to serve as special
counsel with Silas H. Strawn to
prosecute the oil lease cases.
The public lands committee has
made 1t clear that it intends to go
to the mat with Mr.. Fall and his
attorneys on Tuesday over Mr.. Falls
refusal TO testify. 1t has directed Mr.
Fall to appear Tuesday, and late
yesterday Levi Cooke, counsel for
Mr.. Fall was again Informed by
Chairman Lenroot of the committee
that Mr.. Fall must be present Tues
day.
Mr.. Cooke suggested that Mr.. Fall
would like to get out Of Washington
to some quiet place for rest and re-
cuperation and it was arranged that
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-02-03
Committee to Ask Renewal of
Authority to Investigate
Oil Land Leases.
POMERENE SELECTED TO TAKE
PLACE OFFERED TO GREGORY
Suits to Stop Oil Extraction to Be
Pushed-Threat of Contempt Charge
Hangs Over Fall.

Preparations compel Albert B. Fall testify before
Senate public lands committee regarding the leasing of the naval
oil when the again Tuesday
The first step " be the passage by the Senate
of resolution the committee grant power
the authority OF the committee make the investigation under
the resolutions passed the last Congress has questioned
At the time groundwork being laid in Depart
nent OF Justice for the institution injunction to prevent
further extraction OF oil from the Teapot Dome by
Mammoth Oil Company. headed by H. F. Sinclair and from
Naval Reserve No in California by the Pan-Amecan Peo-
eum and Transport Company, of which Doheny pres:
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I BELIEVED DEAD
IN TRACTION CRASH
Forty Injured in Indiana Hos.
pitaIs-Nine Victims
Burned to Death.
BY tie Associated Press.


FORTvILLE. Ind. February 1.-The
death toll of the wreck of two Indiana
Union Traction Company trains, which
collided head-on near here late today,
will probably reach seventeen, rescue
workers said tonight. Nine badly
charred bodies have been removed from
two cars that were destroyed by fire
and seven other bodies are believed to
be in the wreckage. One man injured
in the wreck died later in an Anderson,
Ind, hospital. Forty injured have been
removed to hospitals at Anderson and
indianapolis.
The known dead are:
DR.. f. Blain Haskin. Indianapolis, of
culture bureau Of animal industry.
John Hutchens. Indianapolis. traction
company employee. died in hospital
The cars were Of wooden construction
and all that remained of them was a
mass of smoking embers and red hot
brake rods and trucks.
Each train consisted of a motor
car and trailer. The motor cars
were telescoped and most of the dead
and injured were in these cars. Pas
sengers in the trailers escaped with
minor injuries.
Victims Pinned Under Wrecka&e.
The motormen on both trains
escaped with slight injuries as they
jumped before the collision.
Tke injured were given first aid
treatment by physicians Of this place
and by others rushed here on a spe-
cial car from Anderson. Ambulances
with medical officers and enlisted
men from the medical detachment at
Fort Benjamin Harrison were also
sent to the wreck.
Hundreds Of persons were on the
scene within few MINUTES after the
collision, but were unable to help
the victims pinned beneath the
wreckage of the burning cars.
A number of injured were taken to
Indianapolis on work train of the
New York Central railroad. whose
tracks parallel those of the traction
company.
The bodies that were recovered
were burned so that Identification
was almost impossible.
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Cheered, Jeered by World, Wilson
Like Lincoln in Bitter Trials

Twenty-eighth President of the
United States and the first democrat
since jackson to serve two success
eive terms, Woodrow Wilson occupied
the presidency during eight years OF
such world upheaval and turmoii that
Alis proper place in history cannot
be assigned to him until his con-
temporaries are likewise assigned to
their inches.
Certainly he ranks as one Of the
great war Presidents of the Amer
team republic and he exercised such
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-02-03

an influence in world affairs as never
before attached to his ONCE.
Empires crumbled. thrones coll
lapsed. the map Of tho world was
made over and under his administra-
ton the country abandoned its policy
Of isolation and became an active
participant In world affairs. In all
Of that he took q powerful hand. No
biographer could attempt to assess
him accurately and in full, until the
processes which began In bis day
and with his participation have como
to conclusion. -.
An obscure lawyer. BIZ nature q
Continued on Page g Column IL
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-02-03
War President, Facing End.
Battled Grim Reaper With
Tenacity of Other Days.
FEEBLE HEART ACTION TOLD
OF GRADUAL WEARING DOWN
Physicians Saw Passing Of Former Exec
utive Upon Return OF Digestive
Trouble Monday

Woodrow Wilson died this morning at 11:15 o'clock
Peacefully resigned his fate but fighting gamely to the
last Americas President passed in his quiet street
home, surrounded by the members of his family.
1t the end of long struggle against the physical
collapse that struck him down nearly five while he
fighting had the councils of Versailles
Mr. Wilson President Of the United States
celebrated birthday. Despite the
years battle health and
increasing hope among his friends until the relapse
which resulted fatally
after long days during which
expected momentary His physicians gravely early
their only make his peace
could Long they had
despaired of pulling him through his last ordeal.
Unconscious and his pulse growing steadily
weaker Mr. Wilson hanging to life at 10 AM by thread
slight physicians admitted might any
Cary Grayson following bulletin at
is unconscious pulse IS very weak"
Dr. Grayson remained the Wilson this morning
instead of going his home for breakfast
condition President
By Associate Press.
Softly but with increasing swiftne the falling tide of
Woodrow Wilson's life flowed outward toward the great
Steadily through yesterday and the nscrube hours
darkness kept its memorable beyond the of
will or human ingenuity to stay it.
Last night and early today the President lay barely
conscious free of pan and fully resigned spirit if he
preparing fall natural sleep the of the little
faithful circle at his bedside.
His heart which had performed its abored duties with
strength that atonshed his physicians began last fater
and faint There fears that the end almost
at hand.
Throughout the thysix hours that he has lain between
life death the regular and almost normal beating of his
had those about him gimmerng of hope that somehow
he might through his supreme battle victorious
But that feeble hope ckered and all but
evening consultation of his doctors revealed declining pulse
sign that his heart had begun feel desperately the gradual
weakening of his vitality.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-15

"Bimbo." romdnce of a paradise in
the South Seas, of it's ardent men and
| beautiful women, it's oriental atmos-
phere, Hitting music and love. The
biggest and best amateur show of the
season, it will be presented in the OPP
era House on Monday and Tuesday eve
nlngs, Feb. IS and 10, and SIS, by the
Augusta lodge of Elks.
The synopsis of this, the princess of
musical shows, has appeared before in
these columns as we'll as descriptions
of some of the acts, and could not but
hear some of the musical numbers, see
the cast go through their work at re-
hcarSalS they would get a better idea
of splendid scenes with greet them on
, the first two evenings of next week.
Director Brian NJ. Jewett of the
John b. Rogers Production Co. who
is putting on the show. has been labor
ing tirelessly with the people making
up the cast. and already the production
goes through with a smoothness and
precision born only of experience and
artistic confidence. Director JeWett is
on the program for a song and dance
number of the tough" variety, one
that promises to he a whizzer and will
mako a big impression. Mr.. Jewett is
an exceptionally clever dancer and
those who have seen his previous offer
ings will be delighted with this new
number.
"Bimbo" has the advantage of an ex-
ceptionally we'll balanced and expert
enced cast of principals, people far
above the usual II. amateur shows,
and we'll able to handle the various
parts assigned to them. James Camp
bell as Jack Damon. the American
civil engineer in love with the heroine.
Sylvia Nardcrveer. as PLAYED ty Miss
Antoinettc Lacomhe, is the best of
stage lovers. while Miss Lacombe dis
plays the spirit and resourcefulness of
the true American girl. Miss Ruth
Henderson, who is an excellent come
dionne, as previous successes will teS-
tify, makes the part of an eccentric
aunt ring true, while Jimmy Comedian
as the governor has all the dignity and
novel schemes of n true and tried is
land executive. John MCDonough as
the frc-eatinE General Cadcnza. will
make the shivcrs run up and down your
spine and your risibilities to work
overtime. Bernie" Shochan as Lord
Algernon, an Englishman who is tlirta
tious and tickle, will make the great
hit of his career. Miss Hazel McAllis-
ter makes the most charming Princess
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-15
WILSON MEMORIAL
SERVICE SUNDAY
EVE. AT CITY HALL

Wilson Memorial services will be
held, Sunday evening, 7.30 o'clock at
the City Hall, at the request of Mayor
Ernest b. Mclean. The committee
in charge is composed of women of
both political parties of the cities,
who are interested in the event.
The program will be as follows:
Introduction by Mayor Ernest Il.
Mclean.
Chopin's funeral march played by
Dennis orchestra.
Lords Prayer.
Scripture reading, the 23rd Psalm.
n Solo, abide with Me-" Gov. Keith
Ryan of the National Soldiers Home.
Address, Hon. William r. Pattan-
gall.
Scripture reading.
Address, Hon. Benedict f. Maher.
America. by orchestra and audience.
Benediction.
Taps blown by the American Le-
gion bugler.
James Fitzgerald Post, No. ., A. L.,
will furnish ushers for the service.
The flag used on the stage will be
loaned by the Swift & Turner Co
Wallace Diplock is furnishing the
furniture used on the stage and the
portrait of the late Woodrow Wilson
is the property of Hon. Frederick
p aisted. The picture will he draped
in black. the draperies being loaned
by Henry Plummer. The flowers for
the occasion will be gifts from the
Tomen's Democratic club.
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Local Members of
S. A. r. to Attend
Portland BANQUET

Inc annual meeting of the Maine
Society of the Sons Of the American
revolution will be held at the Fall
mouth hotel in Portland on WASH
ington's birthday. February -. The
business meeting will be at 4.3O o.
clock in the afternoon and the ban
quet will occur at $50 in the evening.
Several members of the society from
this city viii he in attendance at the
meeting next Friday.
Charies II. Bangs, NJ. D.. vice presi-
dent of the National Society, S "A. r.
VIII be the speaker at the banquet
session. All men eligible to mem
bership in the society are invited to
attend the banquet. also Daughters of
the American Revolution and mem
bers of the c. A. r. (Junior Socicty).
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-15
HIGH ENTHUSIASM
over ElkS' SHOW AT
| SUPPER MEETING

One of the largest attendances and
also most enthusiastic and zestful
of the season was on hand Thurs
day evening for the supper meeting
of Augusta Lodge, No. Jb4. B. Z. ..
ElkS, which was held at the Elks
Club. These suppers preceding the
regular meetings have been becorn-
ing more popular with the MEN,
bers each week, and the some SIXTY
odd brothers who sat down at she
tables last evening were thoroughly
endowed with the true spirit of
Elkdom, and manifested their
friendly fraternalism time and again
on call from the exalted ruler, j.
Francis MacNichol.
The life members of Augusta
lodge were the hosts last evening
and that their efforts at providing an
acceptable supper for their brother
members was successful was evil
denced by the Sreat quantities of
oyster stew and the many pounds OF
delicious corned beef which they de-
voured. All the usual fiXin's were
also on the laden boards. including
mixed pickles. rolls, coffee, cheese
and doughnuts.
Several guests were introduced at
the impromptu social hour follow
ing the repast, and all were extend.
ed the warm hand of royal good
Fellowship. Splendid reports on the
progress of rehearsals and arrange
ments for "Bimbo." the big musi-
cal show which will be staged at the
Augusta Opera house on next Mon
day and Tuesday evenings by the
Augusta ElkS, assisted by some hun
dred or more of the Capital City's
most beautiful and talented young
ladies. were presented by the vari-
GUS active committee chairmen.
III the enthusiasm of Director
Brim Jewett and the members of
the lodge at the supper meeting last
evening can be taken as any gauge.
the Elks' production of next Monday
and Tuesday nights is going to write
new and glorious chapter in the
record of Augusta amateur theatri-
calls. "Bimbo" is undoubtedly the
most magnificent and tremendous
production ever attempted in this
city. and it is understood that hi
rector Jewett has called for the full
depth of the Opera house stage for
the staging of several of the scenes
OF this South Sea Island romance
FoiloWlng the supper and a half
hour of group singing, the regular
meeting of the lodge was held with
several candidates.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-15

]. H. Cogan Co. has fitted up the
left window of the store most artis-
tically, it being trimmed with pur-
pie and white. There is a steamship
in the center. while on the right
hand side of the window Is picture
of Director "Brim" Jewett, and on
the left a photograph of Exalted
Ruler J. Francis MacNichol. In front
of the ship are the letters B. p. o. E.
while toward the rear are two signs
in purple and white which say.
Steam Up for Bimbo" and See
Bimbo," the latter giving the dates
of the production. This window,
which is original, shows much artis-
tic merit and has attracted a great
deal of attention.
C. F. Bilodeau also has a "Bimbo"
window, trimmed with purple and
white. A gigantic doll has a sign
suspended from her shoulders. the
sign saying The Princess of Bimbo.
Mr.. Bilodeau's window is most at
tractive and has been very favorably
commented upon.
"Bimbo" is a real. live musical
show with its choruseS OF pretty
girls, catchy, snappy music and COM
edy. GorgeouSly coStumed and hav-
ing costly settings, possessed of
clever plot and filled to overfiowing
with action, it will be the biggest and
best of all Augusta amateur produc-
tons.
Seats for "Bimbo" are on sale at
the Opera House box office and while
the demand has been heavy. there
are still some dandy seats remaining
for both nights. If you have not al
ready secured yours best get busy
and do it now, for it is anticipated
that crowded houses will greet BIN
DO" on Monday and Tuesday eve
nings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-15
JEFFERSON
willis Henry Flarg

Willis Henry Fiagg died in 81. Ear
nabas hospital, Portland. Feb. .. after
an Illness of several weeks. He was
born in Nobleboro Sept. &c, 1863, and
united with the Baptist church at a
very early ase. remaining a member
during his life. In 1895 he married
Miss Ida Kennedy. who survives him.
Always active in community welfare
he served two years on the board Of
selectmen, and was one of the di-
rectors Of the town fire insurance
company. He was member Of River
side Lodge L. & A. NJ, also Of Lake
side Chapter. o. Z. s.
The funeral was held from the late
residence Tuesday, Feb. 5. being con-
Quoted by the Masonic fraternity. Rev
ID. F. Andrews oficiated and II. A.
Clark sank two solos. Beautiful Isle
of Somewhere" and Crossing the
Bar" There were many beautiful
floral offerings. Interment was in
Fairview cemetery. The deceased is
survived by a widow and three sisters,
Mrs. Etha Carroll and Miss Edith
Flagg of Rumford and Mrs. Emma
Cottle of Boston.
The community and town has suf-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-15

Lillikoza imaginable and is perfectly
fitted for the part OF the belle of Bimbo.
Miss Agnes McNally is played by
Miss Ruth Leavitt and this difficult
role is admirably handled by this
young lady. Agnes is a sales lady
for Feather Bloom Gowns and keeps
things moving right along every
minute that she is on the boards.
When Georgianna, Princess Lalli-
koza and she draw lots for hus-
band the rafters will ring, for Miss
Leavitt makes the very most of this,
and will add to her reputation, which
is that of very fine amateur artist.
Miss Georgianna Tibbs, another
difficult character that is very well
handled, is Miss Lora Pooler. This
young lady is a dandy singer and
dancer while her dramatic work will
call forth a great deal of favorable
comment.
Two of Augustus enterprisinS
merchants have made most attrac-
tive window displays in honor of
this big show. Halves Seigars at the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-15

a group of friends from Gardi-
ner. surprised Mrs. Walter Burke Of
this city, at her home at 90 Capitol
street, Thursday night. and a very
delightful party was held. Mrs.
Burke was a former Gardiner girl
and has many friends in that city.
The evening was passed piayin J..
cards, and delightful refreshments
were served. Those present were
Julia Kearns, Mrs. Annie Hanley.
Josephine Whalen. Mary McGrath.
Gertrude Carrarra. Ruth Mcclure.
Ruth McGoven. Myra Hodgdon,
Catherine Hickey. Nellie Rellis. Cor
rhine Salli. Eleanor Kelley and Cath
crime Field. all of Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-15
Entertain Eastern Star Members

Mrs. Robert Fl. Jack of q School
street entertained group of ladies
of the Eastern Star Aid of Bowdoin-
ham, Thursday, at her home. There
were also present several from Gar
diner and Augusta. The tables were
appropriately decorated for the oc-
casion with valentines. as the din
ner was held on St Valentines day.
Among those present were +. X.
Jack, Mrs c. +. Hackett, Mrs. Fred
Britt. Mrs. William Given. Mrs.
Charles Mosher. Mrs Albert Hen
derson and Miss Emily Rideout of
Bowdoinham. Mrs. Ira Foss of Car
diner and Mrs Roscoe Given. Mrs.
Ida Mckay and Mrs. Roland Mckay
of Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-15
Mrs. Paulina S. YOUNG

Mrs. Paulina $. Young passed away
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Logan
a. Clark on the West river road in
Sidney. late Wednesday evening. at
the age of u years. Mrs. Young is
survived by two daughters. Mrs. Fred
jackson of North New Portland and
Mrs. Lena Purrell of Livermore Falls.
one son, Perry q. Young OF Bingham,
and a brother. William F. Walker of
Albion.
The remains will be sent to North
New Portland this afternoon. where
funeral services will &c held and in
terment made in the family lot, Sat-
urday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-15
LITCHFIEI.D

w. r. Frost. who has been in Lew
iston for a week. returned 10 Mr..
Trott's Sunday.
Emma +. Bowley and Mrs. A. Glib
son We're callers at Mr.. and Mrs.
Will Newelrs Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Richardson and
daughter. Ruby were the guests of
Mr. and Mrs. O. ID. Smith Sunday.
Mrs. Mary Weston and daughter.
Dora and Mrs. Eta Gowell We're the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Adelbert Har-
riman Thursday.
Amasa Ring of Richmond was in
town on business Saturday.
Word has been received of the
Gcath of Albert Perry in New York.
Feb. G.
+. +. =. Herbert Libby has pur-
chased q new automobile,
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ADJUSTMENTS
Thrilling Drama Made OF Famed
Southern Ranch


THE Love Brand" hoy Stewards
latest starring vehicle for Cniver-
sal, which comes to the Colonial
theatre. today and tomorrow, has its
settings in a country of far hori-
IONS.
Much Of the play was filmed on
the sunlit mesas and wind swept
plains of South western California.
where the atmosphere still presents
the romance of the days in the west
before its glamour was furnished by
too many people"
1t is essentially n play of exterior
scenes and the vast acreage of the
famous Santa Marguerite rancho.
one of the last remaining ranches Of
the old Spanish land Grants in Cali
fornia. was utilized in the making of
the production. The ranch contains
approximately 100000 acres. having
within its boundaries mountains.
plains. desert. rivers and lakes. and
extending from the Pacific shore to
the orange and lemon groves of the
southeastern part of The state.-Adv.