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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-15
Exiled Russians In
France Forgotten

Paris, Nov. 81 CA. L. by mall)---
More than 100000 Russians in France
have ceased TO be refugees and be-
came exiles, without a recognized
country and without a protector, nc
cording to NJ. Maklakov. the Russian
Socialist leader. who explains that
this condition Is one of the principal
consequences of the recognition o.
the Soviet government at Moscow by
France. Maklakoe added that the
action of the French government will
make more uncertain the perspective
of a political change in Russia. lie
is confident, however, that unless the
Bolshevists change their policies
radically. they will ultimately sue.
comb through counter revolution.
"The world is abandoning us by
degrees" is how Madame Maklakov
put 1t. I'VE have no longer any 9TH
err protector. than God: He, in His
wisdom, is making our trial 4 long
and weary one, but He will see tina;
justice Is done In the end"
These expressions from the Makla-
kovs give fair idea of the spirit in
which the anti Bolshevist Russians
take the new situation.
There are three proposals for the
immediate solution of the Russian
refugee problem. The first is re-
patriation. but only Il small minority
l-are supposed to have enough courage
to go back to their country. The
second Is French nat,ira lization; it
is thought in the Russian colony that
perhaps, 100000 Russians now in
France will take advantage Of the ~
vitation Of the government to become
French citizens. AS to the great ma
jority who want to remain Russians
and are rot ready to espouse Bolshc-
vism. 1t Is proposed that the coun-
tries where they reside be requested
to issue passports to them which all
European governments will he asked
to respect. Two countries however,
Poland and Italy, have already an
nounced that on account of their UNI
derstandings with the Soviets thew
can recognize no passports tn Rus
slams other than those issued by the
Moscow government.
Conferences have been going on
daily between refugees and the
French authorities with reference 10
a solution Of the problem. but the
RussianS remain at the same time
skeptical and fatalist. They have
little faith in anything that Is tried
outside of Russia. yet are absolutely
confident that the interior evolution
will sooner or later solve the Russian
problem and make 1t possible for
to return to their fatherland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-15
OAKLAND

The Sunshine class Of the Method
list Sunday school. with their teacher,
Mrs. Weston =. Holman. served Il
supper to members of the class Fti-
day evening In the church vestry.
The tables were tastefully decorated
with pine and red berries and the
color scheme was carried out In fes-
toons OF crepe paper ana place cards.
After supper the class held their an
nual election OF officers. electing the
following: President. Lots Warren:
vice president. Arlene Rice; secre-
tary. Violet Rice; treasurer. Vivien
Robertson.
Miss Ruth Lewis and Miss Caro-
Bailey of Pennington state norma
school. who are passing Christmas
vacation with their parents In Sidney
were guests of Rev. and Mrs. Weston
7. Holman Friday.
Mrs. Sterling Choate, who has been
quite i'll at he home ON Maple street.
Mrs. IL. ida z. Brown, department
patriotic instructor OF the Women's
Relief Corps of the state Of Maine,
accompanied by Mrs. E,kma Bever-
age. patriotic instructor OF the Ser
geant wyman women's Relief Corps,
visited the public schools In town
Friday afternoon ind investigated
the fiaes In every school loom. They
found that four Of the grades and the
Kindergarten department were in
s,sed Of fiags. They were cordially
greeted In each room by the teacher
and pupils who gave the salute to
the fiae and Joined In singing
sAmerica." In the nth grade, with
Miss Lena Kerr, teacher, the pupils
had memorixed the "StAr Spangled
banner" which they sang from be-
inansr. The pupils Of the kinder
Rsxt Friday afternoon. whore gifts
win b exchanged and tae the tree
Will afterward DO given 10 q worthy
family In town, An historic cradle
over Is years old, will % placed In
the school room window, and win be
tliled Win Sits from the pupils In
I the various rooms and win be pre-
vented to the saIne family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Blaisdell. ac-
compAnted by Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest
Blaisdell Of Dexter will leave today
For : two months tour 10 Florida.
The Auxiliary to the Harry q.
nAcker post. American Legion, met
Friday evening In the Legion hall.
The time was devoted 10 making
Nt(AtAs 20 MI the chriA'm mas orders.
aftsrnoon At Legion han at O'Clock
% work ID wrSaths-
Ma. Mau4e Npfent went to Skow-
AeSSn saturday night, whore she was
called by the critical illness Of Royal
6polford. ltttls son Of AR. and Mrs.
BxAncis 9po1lord.
Mr.. Wltiiamsos. ovsrsesr Of the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-15
Clinton Man Receives
Injuries in Florida
(Snecia1Ntn Kennehec Iournn

(Specia1%to Kennebec JournaD
Hinckley, Me-. Dec. 13-Norman
Decker, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Level
lyn Decker of Clinton, well known
people at this place. met with a SER
ious accident at Clearwater, Fla,
early Sunday morning. Young Deck
er who is deputy sheriff and traffic
officer of Pinella County was thrown
froR his motorcycle on the road be-
tween Safety Harbor and Clearwater
at 12:45 Sunday morning when n car
he was attempting to overtake push
cd him from the road.
The Clearwater Evening Sun
states that Deputy Sheriff Decker
while IN pursuit Of mn automobile
driven by Il negro, passed car con-
tanning Harve PenSin and Jack Will
son of Safety Harbor, going at fast
rate OF speed. Both the officer and
the car he was attempting to catch
were quickly out of sight OF the two
men. A mile down tho road they
found him lying in the ditch, more
than 60 feet from where his motor
cycle was lying. He was at once put
in tho machine. still unconscious,
and taken to Plant hospital where he
partially regained consciousness ut
2:45 o'clock. He was unable to talk
much but said he had been pushed
off the road by the negros. Pen
gin and Wilson said that he had hit
n bale of wire by the side of the
road after he hal been showed into
the ditch. this accounting for the
distance he was hurled from the ma
chine.
Mr. and Mrs. Decker at once start
ed for Florida and Word has been
received that there In chance for
the young man to recover. although
he IL suffering from concussion Of
the brain.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-15
Soldier Admits
Cottage Breaks

Frank Bagley. of the Headquarters
Dattery at Fort prebIe, was named
In. connection with the breaking into
OF several cottages during the past
week at Danforth Cove, South Port ,
land, In 9 confession said to have
been made last night by Guy J.
Newell, private stationed at Fo,t
Preble- With Omer Roberts also Of
that fort, Newell was arrested Friday
night by Officer John Moore of the
South Portland police force, while at
tempting to remove an automobile
from garage in the vicinity Of ths
breaks. c. r. Perkins owns the
machine.
Much Of the loot taken In these
breaks has been recovered. having
been found buried In the sand and
hidden ~ the rocks aieng the shore
from Willard Beach to Danfortb
Cove. Women's clothing and q
photograph. taken from a cottage
owned by Mrs. Annie Hazen, were
among tbf articles recovered. and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-15
Lower Rates Mean
Potato Shipments
Through Portland

Portland, Dec. 14.-DirectorS of the
port Of Portland and Aroostools potato
men have received from the three rail-
roads of the state, the Grand Trunk.
the Maine Central and the Bangor 4;
Aroostook. reduction of freight rates
on potatoes for export which means
the practical certainty of shipping the
Aroostook potato crop through Port
land instead of Canadian port,
The concession IS one that promises
10 prove Of incalculable advantage and
to sive this port q great volume OF
business If the English potato bust
ness develops to the extent which is
now expected, so that It is one of the
most important forward movements in
the history Of the port Of Portland.
Announcement that the joint agree
ment between the three roads has been
effected which Reduces transportation
charges to such a figure that 1t is
now cheaper to ship potatoes through
this port than through Canadian ports,
was made yesterday.
The time 10 considered a particularly
opportune one for the concession on
the part of the roads, as It will mu-
tuaily aid in the disposal of Maine po-
tatoos, and likewise Will operate to the
advantage of the State Pier, since
Aroostook potato growers will no long
er be forced to ship through Canadian
cities.
THE rate readjustment will grant a
so cent rating from Caribou, Preoue
Isle. Fort Fairfield and all points north
thereof. which means reduction fron,
the Houaton group--a reduction of 81
cents and 2s-cent rating OF s. cents.
From other stations on the Bangor A
Aroostook railroad, south Of the Houl-
ton crop the rating will be proportion
ately reduced.
The charges for heater car usage
have been reduced from six cents to
i've cents per cwt. on the movement of
traffic for export through the port OF
Portland.
Howard II. waldfon. trafic manager
OF the Chamber of CommercA. was
most enthusiastic yesterday in COM
nenting upon this change of rate.
This should be particularly crafty
Ing" he commented, 'sto those gentle.
men from Aroostook county Who are
now visiting the foreign markets IN an
attempt 10 dispose Of Maine potatoes.
Not Rione win it serve to increase the
export trafflc from the port Of Port.
land and the State Pier but will also
allow selling quotations ON foreign
shores to be reduced I'm aecorda nee
with the rail- transportation REDUCTION.
Likewise II viii Genuine the handling
Of these potatoes to their native State
until such time az they ars pieeed on
shinboard for fnal destinations.
"Recently 10 carloads, Of potatoes
we're forwarded frnrs Arccstook county
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-15
WHO'S WHO AND WHAT'S
HAPPENED.

DOROTHY LANE goes to New
York 70 visit
PERSrS GRANT and try to break
into the movies. She meets
LAWRENCE FRENCH, q young
publicity man, and after q quarrel
with Fefais goes to girls club with
SYLVIA STEARNs and lives
there. Through French shs fnseis
JOHN SEWARD. q famous star.
and Is engaged an his leading lady
in an independent production that
he II making. Seward. known ~
''the great lover OF the screen" fails
In love with her. Realizing that
she cares more for Lawrence Preach
than for him. she In much upset.
Returning from a location trip early
lone morning. she sees sylvia and
Lawrence driving to the railway
station together. and feels sure that
they are clipping. But q nots from
Sylvia explains that she has an en-
gaeerent with Q stock company out
OF town and IL leaving to all it. An
agent phones her. asking her TO see
him concerning work. There chs
meets a movie magnate,
ElkHoRN. who offers her an en-
casement. and wants her to dine
with him. Having an engagement
with French. she refuses. A girl
whom French has known a long
time is at the hotel where Dorothy
dimes with him, and jealous Of he-,
Dorothy Joins Eikhorn ut a nearby
table. She leaves the hotel with
Eikhorn, but disliking his actions
on the way home. Jumps out OF his
car and takes cab to the club.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-15
Portland Man
Appeals Blue
Sky Law Conviction

Lewiston. Me-, Dec. 13.--Harry l..
Edwards of Portland, treasurer of the
United Buyers association. Inc, with
headquarters at Portland, was fined
$500 and sentenced to co days in Jail
on each on 10 charges of selling stock
without being registered by the state
bank examiner. a violation of the ''blus
sky" law, ut a continued hearing in
municipal court today.
lie appealed and was held I'm $4,000
bonds for the superior court lmme-
diateiy four capias writs totalling
$1,000 alleging the sale of stock with
| intent to defraud, were served on Ed
wards, bringing his bonds up TO $4,000.
Albert Il. Laliberte, 20. of 10 Shaw
| nut street, Lewiston, salesman for the
United Buyers Association, Inc, was
arraiEned on the charge of selling
stock without permit. He was fined
s500 and sentenced to so days in jail.
ON appeal he was held in $1,000 bonds.
more than score of men and women
who had bought stock of the men at
tended court.
Mr.. and Mrs. Naree Albert of Lowell
street and Ernest frederick of Lisbon
street. Lewiston, were the complain
ants named.
Sanger y. AIMS OF Augusta. formerly
security determiner in the Office of the
state bank examiner. and Alonzo Nut
Fter, who occupies that office at tho
present time, Annis having resigned IN
september. were the chief witnesses
for the state. They testified to having
examined the books of the United
Buyers Association and to the issu.
snce of p permit May II. 1924, allow.
ing the sale of preferrAd stock alone.
Mr.. Annis said at that time he explain
ed to Edwards that the finances OF the
company did not warrant the sale Of
the common stock at the price of SIC
share, and for that reason granted
Permit for the sale Of only preferred
stee!s.
Edwards. testifyfng In his own de-
fense. declared he was rot stock
salesman, but treasurer of his COM
pany. which sells teas. coffee. canned
goods and nrolasses direct to hotels
and restaurants throughout : Maine,
New Hampshire and Vermont. He said
he spent most OF his time on the road
selling the cc1npany's products He
Faid he held 4669 shares Of common
stock In his own name and It was this
ana not the eompaAy's stock he had
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-15
Proposed Postal
Advance Would
Yield S68.OOO.OOO

Washington, Dec. 13--Advances' III
postal rates, designed to yield elOaI
to the proposed SOS. 900. 600 n yeerIn;]
crease in the pay Of postal employsl
were suggusted to congress today W
Postmaster GENERAL New. nH
They would affect virtually al
classes of mail except letter mall.
At the same time the rOstal com;
mittee of the American Newspapefl
Publishers Association cttacked ne,
departmental measure declaring that
the suggested increase OF $l0,SIee9e'
annually on second class mail COZ,
sisting entirely of newspapers anal
periodicals would have the effect 81
doubling the rates on newspaper CT.
culation going through tho malls.
This action by congI CAS-" said q
statement from the association VIII
have the double result Of redpclEl
the revenues accruinK To the dep4H
ment and absolutely forbidding WI
circulation of daily newspapers ~
the mails. III
Announcing that his suggesilow
for advances were based upon Wv
conclusions arrived at by The cost u
certainment recently submitted "
congress. Mr.. New In his leVa|
transmitting the rate proposals ~
Chairman Sterling of the senate ~
office committee, gave notice that w
department was prepared TO expnn
and defend" this cost aftertalnmeHl
II attacked.
Before the postmaster gentrais
recommendations were trdnsmittedM
Senator Sterling n third effort 70 W
a date for senate vote on the ~.
ployes pay bill, vetoed nj the
session by President Coolidge NV
fa lied. ~
Senator Edge. Republican, N.
Jersey. proposed that the measure VI
taken up on January 3 under W
animous consent but Senator 49,
Democrat, Missouri. objected 90 w
ground that there was an enon
kill the measure Mt this session y
hitohing It up to tile pCsnl raw ~
crease measure. "A
The New Jersey senator. wne w
had charge OF the pay bill, SLY
quently announced in formal 49,
ment that he had washed his n.n
OF the matter and II was now va
those friendly to the BIZ but -
have opposed unanimous conr
agreements to lead the fight. ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-15
the
Shadows

When Madgs ran away
from the deadly drudgery and
routine of her fathers farm.
and sought freedom and hap
pinsss In the city. she had httis
besides her good looks TO help
her cope with the problem Of
gaining . livelihood She did
not know that even drudgsry
may Be preferable TO theagouy
of body and soul which . girl
may suffer who matches her
strength against evil forces.
In "Was She Guiityi", ap-
pearing In True Story Maya
zine for January, Madgs tells
frankly Of her struggles to
make good" in the city. tits
. story packed with startling
events and thrilling expert
ences. And Il Is only one Of
the many amazing features In
January True Story. Buy 1t
at your newsstand today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-15
|SkOVnEcAN LOCAL NEWS
Somerset ceuniy Headquarters Phones, ... i. =:

] finishing department OF abe Cascade
wooden min pared the week end with
his family In Ptttsfield.
Miss Alice Hunton. teacher in the
Jordan high school at Lewiston.
passed the week end 1t her home I'm
town.
The. Progressive class Of the United
Baptist church will serve a covered
dish supper for the members Tues
day evening. Dec. 1s, at 6 o'clock.
The Sunday School OF the United
baptist Church viii have a Christ
mas tree and program Tuesday even
ing. Dec. z3rd.
The Fidelity Class Of the United
Baptist Church met Friday afternoon
with Mrs. Lottie Williams on Pleas
ant street. The regular study Of the
Lesson was taken up followed by a
social hour. Light refreshments were
served.
Mrs. Althea Howe Is confined to
the house with an attack OF grippe.
The Auxiliary to ]. Wesley Gilman
Camp. Sons Of Veterans held their
regular meeting Friday evening.
Owing TO the poor attendance the
annual nominate of officers was
postponed until the next regular
meeting.
Miss Eleanor Spencer has gone to
Boston. Mass, to visit relatives over
the holidays.
Henry Parkman OF North Belgrade
had the middle finger on his right
J hand amputated Friday. Mr.. Park
man has been suffering from an in
lection In his finger for several
grandparents. Mr.. and Mrs. John
weeks.
Carroll Stineford is visiting his
Carroll.
Mrs. Nathaniel b. woodsum enter
tanned the Christmas club Saturday
afternoon Mt her home on Aver
street. Dinner was served at
o'clock ami the Christmas boxes in
which the members have made a de-
post at each of the meetings during
the year were opened at this time
There was a short business meeting
followed by social aftrnoon.
An informal reception was held
Saturday afternoon at the home of
Mrs. Angie Cottle on Main street in
honor Of her mother Mrs. Mary Rob-
inson. the occasion being her Goth
birthday. Many of Mrs. Robinson's
friends were present and the time
was pleasantly passed in a social
way. Delicious refreshments were
servcf and there was handsome
birthday cake beautifully frosted and
decorated with candles which was
also cut and served. Mrs. Robinson
was generously remembered with
gifts and n shower of post cards in
honor OF the day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-15
Young to Head !.
Drive Universalists

Boston. Dec. 13--Owen ID. iOs
American representative at tne M
ropean debts conference WHICH, "
suited Ia the drafting Of the ~s M
PREPARATIONS plan. has accepted IN.
chairmanship of the advisory ~
mittee in the five-year nation%a
campaign of Universities TO -
million dollars. according to az w
nouncement today. Plans -
campaign were made public NJ
ago. The drive has for us ys ~
funds for ministerial pensions s.sSie
mortal church in Washington. ~.
atruction OF Japanese mfssions -
troyed in the earthquake Of Mse'
and church extensions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-15

TO Portland for shipment TO England
In order thar >they might realize by
actual consumption the quality OF the
potatoes. This, once established
should properly serve as a continuous
outlet for the many bushels raised in
the State this season."
"This favorable action by the three
Maine railroads is arousing much fa-
rorable comment" Mr.. Waldron con-
tinued. mot only from the Maine
farmers, who realize that 1t means
that the railroads are doing everything
possible to aid them to dispose of their
exceptionally large crop. but also from
the public in general which appre-
ciates anything done to advance the
commercial welfare of the State"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-15
lf'lleStory
At all neprtands 2sf

traded, with the Rodericl and Albert
families i'll Lewiston.
The State brought out that examine
ton OF the compsny's books showed
there were still 1909 shares of common
stock in his name. Mrs. Laura Albert
testified that Edwards represented him.
self to her as stock salesman, selling
the company's stock.
Is 1t is said that more than $4,000 is
involved in the company's stock tran
sactions in Lewiston. $500 worth of
stock having been purchased by one
family. An elderly lady EXCHANGED Il
life insurance policy werth StleO for
stock.
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LOVE-OR FAME?
VIOLET DARE
Asshsr q 'Ihs tsalk1ias Wifs"

I hadn't felt 70 upset I'd have been
amused ~ the thought that I could
forget the fact that John Seward
wanted to marry me. q
Il saw Jack Gibbs . few mo-
ments ago. ~ the club. and he told
me that Henry Eikhorn had Just
taken you home" he went on.
without waiting for me to speak.
And I-welL. was pretty much
worried about you. and couldn't re-
sist calling up to see II you had
arrived home. I--well. TIA none Of
my business. suppose. but sort
Of don't like this. grille"
well. I'm home" told him.
wondering why I should want to
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-15
ROME
Cyrus N. Watson

Cyrus Henry Watson who passed
away at his. home in Rome Nov, 2stn
was the youngest son of David Wet
son and Cynthia Young Watson. his
age being ~ yrs, . mos. and &c ds.
His wife passed away Dec. 1. 1906.
He was kind husband and father,
a man of sterling character and will
be missed by many. He was q hard
working industrious farmer.
His surviving children are Mrs.
William s. Doe of Weeks Mills, Mrs.
Arthur Stuart Of Bingham. Arthur J.
Watson Of Kingfield. and Mrs. Belle
Stuart of The Forks.
Funeral services were held at
Rome Corner, Dec. LIST, conducted by
Rev. William DudIy of Smifhfeid.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-15

cry because somebody wanted to
look after me.
"fsat is It true that you're going
20 eign up with Eikhorn? Gibbs
said you were"
mo, 1 decided not tom the way
home. I just didn't like the part he
offered ms"
"Thank Heaven for that. DID
rou really turn the great Eikhorn
down. Dorothy. I'd been consider.
ing coming down to the club and
camping out on the front porch. to
act as watch dog for You. but,
evidently 1t isn't necessary. he
laughed. However, don't you think
you'd better have luncheon with me
tomorrow and talk things overt
Come on-meet me at the Aston to-
morrow at twelve thirty. won't
you?"
! told him that I would. And as
! hung up the receiver / felt snd-
denly very grateful to him for hts
Kindness. and wished that I cared
more FOR him. wondered II. per-
haps, I might not better marry him
anyway-maybe love would come
later.
To so back upstairs seemed i'm
possible. So I wrapped my kimono
close around me and went out to the
porch. My kimono was OF very dark
silk. and the house stood so far back
from the street that there was no
chance that any one would see me.
! wondered about Lawrence
French. He was angry with me. /
knew. Well, felt angry with him.
too. He needn't have been 50 aw-
fully glad to see that girl. even
though she was an old friend. lie
should have found some excuse 40
that we needn't have Joined her Mt
her table.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-15

late for just ordinary telephone
calls. .f
l picked up the receiver and
spoke, but my voice sort OF sank
down into my throat. somehow. and
I had to say Hello" twice before
got<any answer. And then cheer
full masculine voice said: a..
''1Iello, Dorothy. This is John
Seward" ~.
ia never thought OF him. I'd
forgotten him completely ever since
Eikhorn mentioned him to me. II
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