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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-10
C. B. Jewell Perishes
In Evening Fire
Which Burns Home

Sometime during the night the
home of Cyrus B. Jewell, an aged
man who resided alone on the At
hens road about four miles from
Skowhegan village was burned and
Mr.. Jewell persisted in the fire. His
skeleton was found near what was
a window OF one of the rooms. It
appeared that the IRE started in the
stable. The place was very small
and not valued at more than ST.
600.
Medical Examiner Walter s.
Stinchfield accompanied Sheriff John
A. Mooers to the place and DR..
Stinchf1eld stated that the body was
so badly burned that 1t was impos-
sible to make much OF an examina-
ton but he found no evidence Of
foul play. Mr.. Jewell came from
resided alone since last May. He
Ill health. He leaves brother,
George OF Norridgewock.
two brothers, Frank Jewell. both OF
Norridgtwock. When Sheriff Mooers
was interviewed late THURSDAY after
noon he stated that he had visited
the scene of the fire in company with
county attorney James j. Thorne.
and medical examiner Walter S.
Stinchfield and that the body wa.
burned so much II was not recognize
able; that a near neighbor. Elmer
Loomis went past the house last ev-
ening and saw Mr.. Jewell sitting by
the window. Sheriff Mooers stated
that he learned from the neighbors
that Mr.. Jewell was affected with
heart trouble and was obliged to. SIT
up during the night. 1t was evident
from examination that he was
dressed when he was burned. The
brother Frank came from Norridge-
wock, Thursday afternoon and took
charge of taking the body to Nor
ridgcwock for burial. 1t was evil
dent that the fire caught in the small
| stable.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-10
Maine Fairs

Oct l4-lG-Sagadahoc. Topsham.
Nov 1S-20-Androscogg Poultry,
Lewiston.
Dec 2-4-Treeport Poultry. Freerort.
Dec 9-12--Maine State Poultry. Port
Dec. 30-31-Jan. l-South Berwick Poul-
land.
Dec. l5-19-Bangor Poultry. Bangor.
try, South Berwick.
Jan. 1S-15-Western Maine Poultry.
South Paris.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-10

p. Eogg is being painted by J. W
Manter. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-10

The following tentative program
for tie meeting Of Somerset Pomona
Orange meeting which viii be held
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-10

Temerrew--A Bitter Peaee
Wheeler Syndicate. Inc. Is,
Evening star., 1924-11-19
ROMANCE SHATTERED,
WAR VETERAN HOME
John Ayotte Confident Father Will
Not Believe Him Guilty Of
French Crime.
By the Associated Press

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, November 19.-Strug-
Cling to forget the memories of a
shattered war romance, John Ayotte.
wounded veteran of the 35th Infantry
Regiment, A. II. F., arrived yesterday
on the liner America, eager to tell
his father in Cheboygan, Mich, that
he is innocent of the crime for which
he spent q months in French prisons
Ayotte married Alice Larrinier, a
French girl. soon after the armistice.
Like thousands of his comrades, he
brought his bride to this country
She. smarting under the new order
of things at Cheboygan. induced him
to return with her to her parents on
farm near ST. Gervais.
Ayotte was no happier in Burgundy
than was Alice in Cheboygan. Two
children were born. His father-in-
law drove him from the house. Seek
ing refuge for the night in the
fathers barn, he accidentally set fire
to it while lighting a cigarette. he
said. His pigeon" French and the
fact that he did not have an inter-
prefer for % days. led him to sign
ing what he believed to be pro-
testation of his innocence. but which
turned out to be confession.
I'm sure my father never believed
/ burned the barn" he said, but
want to tell him myself that 1
didn't"
Evening star., 1924-11-19

When removed from the island Wells
had in his possession American and
British flags, not Canadian flags, as
was frst reported
COnisdeP Move Ep0chaI.
Commenting on results. Of the
Wrangell expedition, Comdr. David
off said: Raising the red flag on
Wrangell Island IS of the greatest
Importance to Soviet Russia. 1t
terminates the efforts of imperialists
to seize the island, on which they in
tended to organize a base for air
planes flying from America to Eu-
rope. The island would have made
an ideal aerial base because it pos
sesses a natural plateau.
"Wrangell Island is Of the greatest
Importance to Soviet Russia eco
nomically. It is very rich in furs, sea
animals and fishes. Its forests are
suitable for the establishment of
deer breeding. 1t is. not yet known
whether it possesses rich minerals,
as geological specimens gathered by
the expedition Nave not yet been ex-
amined scientifically"
Evening star., 1924-11-19
RAMS HEAD PLAYERS
SCORE IN THE EAGLET'
Ambitious Goal Achieved at Open.
ing Of New Wardman Park
Theater.

An ambitious goal was achieved
most creditably last evening by the
Rams Head Players in opening the
new Wardman Park Theater with
Rostand's play, "LAiglon," rechris-
tened In translation as THE
Eaglet." A representative audience
saw a lavishly mounted offering in
beautiful and charmingly intimate
playhouse, and even If most Of the
spectators had Sarah Bernhardt as
criterion. the work of William kirk
land in the title role was acclaimed
enthusiastically.
In these days of crumbling royalty
The Eaglet" has a special signifi-
canoe. The all-but-forgotten son OF
Napoleon. though weakling, dreams
of regaining the throne of France.
Hedging him about are the intriGues
and enervating environment OF the
Austrian court, symbolized in the
artful chancellor. Metternich. The
young eagles wings grow, spread,
are bruised. broken and finally folded
in death, his realizations only such
stuff as dreams are made Of"
Kirkland has the facial and bodily
equipment to give the role the soft
ness historically demanded while the
fire and flash of ambition beyond the
capacity of the dreamer to make
good are portrayed admirably in the
climaxes, even If somewhat tagging
in the smoother moments The
scenes with Metternich, when his
spirit Is broken, and on the battle
field of Wagram are noteworthy
performances.
The support was worthy of the
lead. Richard Elwell, as Metternich,
gave a sense of reality to the diplo-
matist: Maurice Jarvis, as Flambeau,
veteran of the Napolconic wars and
dreaming with the Eaglet of a res
toration, offered an outstanding per-
formance throughout and frequently
exceptional readings of his lines.
The company is too large for de-
tailed analysis. but Conrad Young. as
the Emperor Franz of Austria; Ran
aid Savery and J. Martin Scranage
must be mentioned for acceptable
work.
Leona Roberts played Marie Louise
with distinction: Josephine Hutchin-
son was effective as a girl in love
with the Eaglet. and Eliza beth Gard
iner. as a danSeuse. encouraging his
ambitions, was competent both in
acting and dancing. The rena inder
of the feminine roles were presented
agreeably.
Robert Bell. director of the COM
pany, with James Reynolds. art di-
rector in costumes and stage set
tinSs, with others of the managerial
staff. gave an accurate and visually
impressive back ground for the ac-
tors, and avoided one fault of semi
professional or amateurish perform
ances by beginning promptly on
time for the first night.
Evening star., 1924-11-19

An old-timer is one who can re-
member when the emblem of a
genuine sport was a bow of ribbon on
the buggy whip.
Evening star., 1924-11-19
Prince Georges Teachers Named.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

7
HYATTSVILLE Md, November 49,.
Prof. Nicholas Orem, Prince
Georges County superintendent of
schools. announces these appoint
ments in the count teaching corps:
Miss Helen NJ. Street. to succeed Miss
Elva Ditman, resigned. as instructor
IN French and English at Surratts-
vile High School; Miss Mary T.. Far
rell, to succeed Miss Adrian Roe. re-
at Riverdale; Miss Florence l.. Joyce.
to succeed Miss Louise Gift, re-
signed, as primary teacher at Bla-
densburg: Miss Elva Station. to sue
ceed Miss I.orena NJ Smith, re-
signed, at Bradbury Heights, and
Miss Bonner Price, to succeed Miss
Blanche Anderson, resigned. at Ard
more.
Evening star., 1924-11-19
Keep Looking Young
It's Easy-If You Know DR..
Edwards Olive Tablets

The secret Of keeping young is to feel
youns-to do this you must watch your
liver and boweis-there's no need Of
Essinp saIiow compile exion-dark rings
under your eyes-pimpies-a~ q biiIous
look in your face-duai eyes with no
sparkle. Your doctor will tell you ninety
per cent Of all sickness comes from
inactive bowels and liver.
DR.. Edwards. we'll known physician
in Ohio, perfected a vegetable compound
mixed with olive oil to act on the liver
and bowels, which he gave to his
patients for years.
Or. Edwards Olive Tablets, the sub.
stitute for caIomeI, are gentle in their
action yet always effective. They bring
about that natural buoyancy which all
should enjoy by toning up the liver and
clearing the system Of impurities.
Or. Edwards Olive Tablets are known
by their olive color. 15c and soc.
Evening star., 1924-11-19
OIL LEASE VERDICT
PR0M|SEDBYF |
Arguments Ended in u. S.
Suit to Cancel Elk Hills
Grant to Doheny.
by the Associa ted Press.

LOS ANGELES. Calf. November 10.
A decision in the Governments suit
to cancel Elk Hills naval oil leases
and contracts held by E. l.. Doheny's
Pan American Petroleum and Trans
port Company may be expected be-
fore February 1, according to an an
nouncement by Federal Judge p. J.
Mccormick, when trial of the case
was concluded yesterday.
In summing up the Governments
case. Owen ]. Roberts, special counsel
appointed by President Coolidge. de-
clared:
I'VE have averred and still insist:
First that there was and has been
proved conspiracy between Albert
B. Fall. Secretary of the Interior in
1872, and Edward l.. Doheny: second,
that the 100000 loan between them
contained every element of bribe
third, that a fraud was worked on
the United States by what was done"
On the basis of those allegations
which he said the Government had
amply proved, Roberts called on the
court to cancel the leases and con-
tracts. Notwithstanding defense
counsel's harping on the Pearl Harbor
project which gave the Navy a fuel
oil base in return for Elk Hills oil
and Notwithstanding the defense
portrait of Doheny as "a shining
citizen
Evening star., 1924-11-19
SOVIET WRANGELL
EXPEDITION BACK
Charles Wells, American, in
Moscow, Commends His
Treatment.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
MOSCOW, November 19-The Soviet
expedition which recently hoisted the
Russian flag on Wrangell Island re-
turned here today on the armed
transport Red October On board
was Charles Wells, American mem
ber of the Stefanssen party, who was
taken off the island with 13 Eskimos.
Wells has been assigned quarters in
the government naval building under
the care of the Soviet commissariat
of foreign affairs.
According TO Soviet officials, Wells
made a written statement in the pres
ence of a British consul stating that
he left Wrangell Island of his own
accord and was entirely satisfied with
his treatment during the voyage Of
the Red October TO Vladivostok.
Evening star., 1924-11-19
,.STECK PLANS CONTEST.
Iowa Democrats Grounds fol-
Claiming Brookhart's Senate Seat

DES MONIES, Iowa, November 10.
Evidence upon which Daniel, F..
Steck's contest of the election of
Senator Smith w. Brookhart prob
ably would be based was transmitted
today by national committeeman
Clyde L. Herring to James Parsons,
Des Moines attorney, who will put
the contest into form for filing in the
United States Senate.
Mr.. Herring announced that he had
received more than 200 letters telling
of apparently election irregularities
which the letters said were advan-
tageous to Brookhart. The contest
it is said, probably will cite the most
fragrant of these cases and ask an
investigation by the Senate.
Evening star., 1924-11-19
Canadian Progressives Form.

TORONTO, Ontario, November 49,
The Ontario Farmers political party
at it's convention here yesterday
changed it's name to the Ontario Pro-
gressive party and elected former
Premier Ernest Charles Drury of On
tario as its leader. In accepting the
leadership, Mr.. Drury said that the
progressive movement in Canada had
its roots struck deep in the soil"
Evening star., 1924-11-19
COMMITTEE BUSY.
On APPROPRIATIONS
Four Major Money Measures
Tackled by House Group.
+ Army Bill Last.

. Work on four of the annual ap-
propriation bills for the various gov
Srnmental departments is being ex-
Hedited by subcommittee Of the
House appropriations committee, so
that the measures may be ready for
the House when it convenes Decem-
Der 1.
& One of the measures under consid-
grafton provides for the Treasury
and Post Office Departments. and the
others take care of the Navy. Interior
and Agricultural Departments. Work
en- fifth. the Army bill. is expected
to begin about November "a
! Representative French of Idaho,
chairman of the naval subcommittee,
saId today that the supply bill under
con ohsideration would make no provi-
Sion for naval construction pro-
gram. If a construction bill should
1e enacted, he explained, the COM
Alittee would take up the task of pro-
Hiding funds for this purpose later in
the session.
( Such action might be necessary,
Mr.. French pointed out, in view of the
possibility of Senate action on a naval
construction bill passed by the House
At the last session. 1t would author
tZe an expenditure of about $120.G00.-
goo for eight new cruisers and six
fivsr sunboats. and the conversion of
several coal-burning battleships into
Dill burners.
{ Capitol Gets Busy.
| With the work of the appropria-
Gons committee well under way, busi-
1ess is noticeably picking up at the
Gapitol.. Each day brings a new con-
Gngent of returning members, while
those who do not expect to return
Until just prior to the opening of
Congress have sent their secretaries
3nd clerks in advance to open their
dtiices.
/! The Office of William Tyler Page,
dlerk of the House, apparently is the
first stop of all returning members
who drop in to get the dope" it is
said, and find out what has been go
ing on Several of the new men,
L. - Iii be seated at the COM
~, s,sion, il is understood, also
fave dropped in to inquire of Mir.
Page the first duties" of a Repre-
sentative.
! Outside of Il general Willingness
to discuss the recent election. MEM
bers chiefly appear most Interested
il the prospects of an extra session
after March 4, when the present Con-
gress expires. and the likelihood of
"a tax reduction attempt at this ses-
Sion. The prevailing sentiment seems
ID be that neither will come TO pass.
! Sneaker Race Interesting.
/ some comment is heard over the
fight for speak ership. which will de-
Selop when the recently elected Con-
gross convenes. Representative Mad
den of Illinois. chairman Of the ap-
Hropriations committee, and Repre-
sentative Longworth of Ohio. Repub-
Bcan floor leader. are mentioned most
frequently as the outstanding candi-
dates.
] Although practically all House
leaders agree that little Legislation
Except the annual supply bills will
Evening star., 1924-11-19

he taken up this Winter, it was
learned today that the legislative
drafting service of the House has
been busy for some time whipping
into shape numerous bills that have
been sent in by members. The exact
number or. nature of the bills is, of
course. problematical
Evening star., 1924-11-19
LAUDS MACMURRAY
AS Department AIDE
Appointment as Assistant Secretary
of State Welcomed by All, Acting
Secretary Says.

Referring to the Presidents ap-
pointment of John V. A. MacMurray
of the Foreign Service as Assistant
Secretary of state, Undersccretary
Grew. who is Acting Secretary in the
temporary absence of Secretary
Hughes. said today that the appoint
ment was a great satisfaction to
everybody in the Department of
State Ind to the whole Foreign Serv-
ice. including the men in the field"
That satisfaction" he added, was
because it. is essentially "A promotion
for merit. distinguished service, high
qualifications and directly in line
with Secretary Hughes policy of staff
ing the department so far as possible
with service men of long experience.
Mr.. MacMurray was one of the senior
officers in the Foreign Service and
has had as long and broad experiences
as any man in the service. so that it
was an entirely logical step to pro-
mote him to this position. We are
all very happy about it,
n II tir,,n to -I0
Evening star., 1924-11-19
From the London Mail.

From the London Mail.
AFable Passenger-Indeed and you
are an actor. I am banker and I
think it must be at least fifteen years
since / was at a theater.
Actor-And 1 am quite certain, sir,
it's at least fifteen years since / was
at q bank.
Evening star., 1924-11-19
q BecOme e an expert
OALESMAN

Men who have mastered salesman
ship-who are really proficient
name their own salaries. Success
in the selling field leads to highest
executive positions. Any man of
average intelligence can now learn
to sell thru scientific coaching.
Call-telephone-or mail coupon.
Evening star., 1924-11-19

OF the 6S students recently awarded
highest scholastic honors at the Uni
versity of California, 26 were men
and ~ women.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-04-06
AXIS CLUB NOTES

An interesting meeting of the Axis
club was held on Monday at the Tut
wiler, when the regular monthly
luncheon was enjoyed by several hun
dred members.
Mrs. Erie Pettus, the president, pre-
sided and much business was trans
acted at this time.
Reports from many of the officers
and committee chairmen and the treas
urer, Mrs. w. I. Grub, reported that
there was 81, 761 % in the bank for the
auditorium fund. Mrs. Pettus and
Mrs. q. d. Brown, who with their COM
mittee sponsored the cooking school.
have about $500 to be added to that
fund.
Mrs. Smell gave a report for the bet
ter film committee and asked that the
club support the picture 'Story of
jamestown" which will be here soon
and told of number of children visit
ing the picture columbus" during
school hours under the care of teachers.
Mrs. Henry Petit of Owensboro, KY,
who was visiting in the city and is well
known as president of the State Fedora
ton Of Music clubs of Kentucky, gave
a short talk.
b1Tbs IdtlueI OduSCtIo VI thc ncAA
bership committee, reports 16 new
members for the organization and now
the total paid up membership of the
club is 57S.
The next meeting Of the club will be
held on Tuesday, this being the second
Tuesday in the month and the regular
by-monthly meeting. At this time Miss
LAHORE of the city health department
will be in charge of the program and
will have a national speaker whose sub
ject will be "Child Welfare"
Mrs. Dupont Thompson of the health
committee announces that the cleanup
campaign will be held the last week in
April and asks the cooperation of all
the club members,
The kits are still being sold and all
members are asked to sell their share,
20 kits, to put the deal over.
The nominating committee was Sc
lected by secret ballot and the seven
were as follows: Mrs. A. J. Bowron,
Mrs. W. D. Nesbitt, Mrs. Scudder
Ryall, Mrs. Dora Fell, Mrs. Willard
Wheeler, Mrs. A. j. Grubb and Mrs.
Palmer Daugette. This committee will
meet tomorrow morning at II o'clock
at the Axis club.
Mrs. Erie Pettus will represent the
club at the State Federation of Clubs
meeting this week. The constitution
says the new president would be the
delegate and as the election comes too
late the present presiding officer viii
20 to MOnteVall0O
The Washington times., 1924-12-12

So the next morning we took a
boat and started off down the
bay. We pulled up close to the
shore where the water was not
deep and very clear.
Bobby, as usual, was leaning
over the side Of the boat staring
at the water. Suddenly he whis-
pered:
stop, Foxy Grandpa, 1 see
something"
What is it?" / asked, dropping
my oars and leaning over the side
OF the boat myself.
"A lobster is digging down there
on the bottom of the bay" said
Bobby.
"See how he uses his digger and
his anchor?" l asked.
plain as day." answered Bobby.
"But what is he digging for?"
Watch" said /.
We watched the lobster for a
few minutes and when he had a
hole dug which suited him, what
did he do but bury piece of fish
in it and then cover it up--for all
the world the way a dog does when
he buries a bone for future use.
What do you think of that?"
exclaimed Bobby in amazement.
''That it is mistake to call
anyone a lobster if your idea is
to call him a dumb name," said
Bunny, settling back comfortably,
and looking off to sea with a
chuckle.
Copyright, 1924, international
Feature Service. Inc.)
The Washington times., 1924-12-12
Writer Of Great Serial Chce Presents New Novel Of
Modern Life, Conferred on the Heart and the
Mind Of the "Flapper"

relationship had subtly and radi-
lcally changed.
Max took her hands. He was
pale. His hair and eyes were
like, polished ebnny. II thought
you weren't coming"
II thought so, too"
'.Why?'
Walk in. Forest.
She went along, scuffing the
dry leaves with her toes, aston
ished to find her doubts vanish
ing and pagan joyousness en-
veloping her like a flaming tide.
She laughed, and added with
abandon: 1T gives me an Adam
and Eve kind of feeling to walk
in here. Wouldn't it be wonder
full to have been the first man
and the first girl in a Garden Of
Eden?"
Let's walk then. It's too fine
to work"
They struck deeper into the
trees-into the cook shadowy
gloom.
Suddenly Nora Lee said: I'm
tired" She sat down on a. stump.
Max heaped up leaves and
slouched with careless grace at
her feet. They didn't talk, but
both were aware of singing
intensity that drew between them
like bright metal wire.
Nora Lee thought with a faint
agitation: why do / come? Why
do / come? This isn't love-I
know it isn't" But she let her
hand idle toward his shoulder and
hoped that he would clasp it.
And Max thought: ut will soon
end-she is frightened"
His heart pinched with sharp,
dismal pain. He turned his head
so that his cheek rubbed against
her palm.
"Why weren't you coming.
Nora Lee?"
"Why StOp?"
She rested her head against the
bark: rs that a wild canary,
Max? Oh well, 1 suppose / can't
The Washington times., 1924-12-12

come up here forever, can II
! suppose. / might as well stop
one time as another"
Why stop at all?" He looked
up to her face. But his hands
closed on hers. He drew them.
They rose to their feet. She
threw her head back and laughed
and let herself to his arms.
/ Inexplicable tears were in her,
lashes when he kissed them. He
asked huskily: why stop at
aIl?'
"This is why"
t'No, no. This is why we won't
STOP"
Her heart knocked. 1t shouted
to her: "Yes-you know that
too! This is why you won't STOP"
She gave no answer. AS they
walked back through the trail,
her feet stumbled. She said with
uncertain mirth: "Have the peb.
bles removed or indeed III never
come again!"
At stunted jack pine they
halted. Max turned her face up
ward and looked full into its blue
gaze. Don't be afraid of me,
Nora Lee"
She thought: "Oh this is the
tree where 1 first had the wish
that you should kiss me. And
a little while afterwards you did.
But am not afraid Of you. l am
afraid of MYSELF"
why should you fear me, Nora
Lee?"
I don't. But feel--well--I
don't know--nothing when I'm
with you. I'm only glad then"
He gave soft laugh and said
inconsequently: "You are very
beautiful. What more need we
ask than to be glad. sit is the
highest philosophy of life.
She closed her eyes: Eyes;
believe it is! To he gladv'
And reaching up her hands, she
drew his head down until he
kissed her.
Go Be Continued Tomorrow