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Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-16

Parma, Italy-A large section of
tho railroad freight yards here was
destroyed by fire today, total dam
ages mounting up to several mil
lion lires.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-16

Rome-Mcmb US Of. the local cX-
combatants association have passed
resolutions reiterating their support
of the Fascist government and
loyalty to King Victor Emmanuel.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-16
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Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-16

Lcndor-Dispaptchos from Cairo
say another OF the alleged assas-
sins Of Sir Lee Stack has been ar
rested hy tho police. Twenty stu
dents and officials held by he auth
critics have been released.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-16

Lima, Pc-u-General pcrshiug,
America s delegate to Peru S cen
tcnnial celebration, Will proceed ON
Molcndo ON December 22 and from
there will 90 to Cu2zo and La Paz
before returning to the United
States b. the east coast, 1t WIS an
nounced today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-16
Mrs. Levy Tells of
Acquaintance with
Millionaire Searles

Boston, Dec. 15-Nrs. Abraham
Levy, formerly known as Eleanor
Barnes, who earlier in the day suffer-
ed a, breakdown during her testimony
in the trial of William J. Corcoran,
former district attorney Of Middle
sex county. and others charged with
conspiring to extort $4,000 from Vic
tor A. Searles, was able to resume
the stand and underwent cross ex-
animation by the defense this after
noon.
Mrs. Levy testified that when she
first became acquainted with Searles
she frequently visited his apartment
although she knew that he was also.
paying attentions to Blanche Paul.
another self-confessed lure employed
by the alleged blackmailers.
Previous to her breakdown. Mrs.
Levy testified that she had while In
Detroit signed without reading a
statement which said that she had
not taken part In a plot to blackmail
Searies. She also said that, being
without funds and starving she had
attempted 70 commit suicide In De-
troit. Anthony Zanetti of Stoughton,
a federal vocational board law stu
dent, followes her. on the stand, tes-
tifying that he had been placed in
the Office Of William J. Kelly. named
as co-defendant with Corcoran. He
described Mrs. Leyy's attempt to
commit suiide In Detroit. He said he
had not been sent to that city by Mr.
Kelly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-16
Eleven-Man Jury
Begins Work on
S15.OO0.OOO Suit

Dedham, Mass, Dec. 16-The eleven
man Willett- Herrick jury retired to-
night after it's preliminary discussion
of the S15,000,000 damage suit which
was placed in its hands this noon at
ter having occupied 1874 actual court
days since the case was opened NOV.
S. 1928. The case has SET a new recA
ord in American court cases Tor
length of hearings.
The missing juror was excused
from jury after having suffered a
nervous breakdown a few months
ago. Counsel of both parties agreed
to continue with the eleven men in
the box. The case is believed to be
the only one on record wnere spec
ial law was enacted 10 raise jury
salaries to compensate the jurors for
the prolonged absence from their oc-
equations. .
Testimony, arguments and charges
in the case, in which George +. Will
lett seeks to recover from Robert f.
Herrick and a group of Boston bank
ers sums said to have been lost by
the plaintiff through an alleged con-
spiracy which deprived HIM of hold
ings in a manufacturing concern,
have amounted to approximately A.
O0O, 900 words. The equivalent Of 80
volumes of $50 pages each. The
charge was about $4,000 words long.
During the trialA5 witnesses took the
stand. The witness to testify at the
greatest length was Robert F. Her.
rick. . one of the defendants. who was
called to the stand So days In sue
cession. There were 594 exhibits in
the form of letters, memoranda and
papers, presented during the trial. In
his charge to the jury the Judge In
structed them that 1t was possible
for them to return one OF eight YER
diets, four favorable to the defend
ents and four for the plaintiffs, in
amounts that may vary from nothing
to $15,O00.000. In turning over to the
jurors the volumihous records OF the
case he advised them to work at
stated intervals, to take frequent ex-
ercise. to consider the case only when
they were rested and their minds
alert.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-16
Father of Coolidge
Will Forego His
Christmas Custom

Plymouth. Vt, Dec. 15.--Co1onel
John G. Coolidge. father of Presi.
dent Coolidge, this year will not OBJ
serve his usual custom of attending
the annual Christmas tree exercises
given here on Christmas eve by the
pupils of the district school, he in
dictated today. Every year the
school children gather on December
"a in the little hall above the room
IN which the president was born
in the building across the way from
the Coolidge farmhouse The par
ents of the children accompany
them to the gatherings where Col
cnel Coolidge has been a regular
attendant.
Colonel Coolidge said today that
he had made no plans for spending
Christmas at the White House In
Washington.
Although the winter and cold,
crisp winter days have afforded him
RELAXATION from the more strenuous
farm routine Of the summertime.
Colonel Coolidge continues to arise
early.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-16
Legion Sends Check
For Bows Band

Prin. o. w. Bigelow recently received
nom Frank f. Goodrich Post. Ameri-
Sn Legion. n substantial check for the
we Of Bigelow's Boys Band. and also
"a extremely interesting letter con-
Stning the work Of that organization,
VI which Hallowell Is Justly proud,
me letter is as follows:
9. ". Bigelow,
hallowell, Maine.
Dear Mr.. Bigelow:--In appreciat jon
Your good work for us 1t would in
80 AFFORD us infinite satisfaction were
IN a position to give literally to
e upnort Of the boys bank which
Wv nave established. In the absence
y immediate opportunity to do this.
ameyer, we have sent along contri-
Su0n which, though perhaps smali.
wnpped up in our best OF wishes
success and with our expectations
hopes to do more for your organ
..on in the future.
.ae interest and enthusiasm which
MY member, Of your band displays
ns0 sates clearly that they have been
assnt the principles OF the last few
ms OF u, well-known poems.
i. =. sooner or later the man who WHY'S
ne man who thinks he can"
~ nespectfully yours,
as INK E. GOODRICH POST. NO. s.
AaERICAN LEGION.
G. e. Stevens. Adjt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-16

One of the most interesting among
the many traditional functions held
in Europe at Christmastide is the
Midnight Offering of the Shepherds
at St. Vincent-des-Baux in Pro-
yenee.
The church of St Vincent-des'
Baux is over 1000 years old. Its
upper part has been rcstor I'D, but
the chapel, hewn out of the very
heart of the rock, vaulted with low,
wide arches resting on massive
square pillars, remains very much as
it was in Carlovingian days. 1t is in
this chapel that the offering takes
place at midnight every Christmas
Eve.
The function begins with a re-
i,igious service. Shortly before mid
night, the plaintive notes Of rustic
flies and drums herald the coming of
the procession. Behind the musi'
clans comes a long-haired, long
horned goat, drawing a primitive
cart on which a tiny, fluffy baby
lamb, snow-white and beribboned. is
,precariously enthroned. Then come
the Priors, with the PROGRESSES on
their right, heads bowed, a Liz hted
taper in the left hand, a small bout
ouet of wild flowers in the right
piously pressed against the chest, and
the shepherds and shepherdesses in
like formation and attitude. All are
clothed in long garments of sombre
hue. the Processes conical bonnets
hung with lace and flowers provid-
ing a light touch
Just inside the open entrance to
the chapel, in a corner to the right,
is the "creche," the quaint symboliza-
ton of the Nativity long famed in
France and Italy. Prone on the
straw inside a small nianger lies a
tiny figure of the Child, supposedly
warmed on either side by the breath
of miniature cow and donkey; close
by are the kneeling figures of the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-16
.;...a.x Party for Frances coburn

Miss Frances NJ. /. Coburn oausu-
ter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Ferdinand CO.
hurn of Hallowell. was hostess Mon
dav to a number of her school frienas
on the occasion OF her eleventh n an,n.
Say. A supper was served Games
nreceeded and followed the supper.
Music added to the pleasure OF the
occasion. a. kaen;ne
with the Christmas season. Inc en- :
trance and stairs were most atua as
I've with evergreen and tinsei. the
tah,e was really beautiful IN tne
center was a Santa Claus house Q.
cardooard with a.. sno syeseTeens y ap.
N , IA 70 grow. There were gay
tT s napkins. place cards OF
Christmas postcards a,,.s t ans nu bag Of
Corn ~ candy and nuts at each place
The birthday cake had eleven wen e San-
dies. The room was gay az, WIN snS green green
,green and festeons of red ana 49, -,
srena naper. The supper menu con
listed of various kinds of sandwich-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-16

answer is being sought BY mentors Of
youth.
Very little decoration Is needed to
set OF the beauty Of any of these
adorable granddaughter Of Madame
Eve but there are certain things they
require for their happiness. First,
. wrist watch, monogrammed II may
be, but not jeweled. A necklace Of
gold beads, crystals or small pearls,
. class or signet ring and perhaps
one set with her birthstone and 0
simple, slender bar pin al these
she wants and may wear with pro-
priety.,
And then the bracelets. Never
were there prettier ones just made
FOR happers, plain silver bangles for
everyday and slender, flexible affairs,
studded with small rhinestones which
add the finishing touch to the de-
lights Of party evenings. KS
These, with small mesh bag and
dainty vanity case make holiday gifts
that are not only suitable but that
are eagerly Welcomed BY the Zap
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-16


Of chagrin when soup spoons an1
salad forks fail to 60 around ana
dinner forks must be hastily washeE
to reinforce the dessert supply. +.
The shops are full Of besutifH
things In silver, not only fiat piece9
Of every sort and description. In de-
signs and prices to suit all tastes and
purses, but there are novelties II
larger pieces that are 40 useful 'ae
they are good-looking. One 10 a.
glass oven dish which at
right inside large silver platter and
saves Il from being scratched by csrsss
ing Utensils. Another Is q roun&
steak set the cover Of which win d.
duty as generous vegetable bovE
Three-piece console sets consistia&
Of the new low candlesticks for thos&
fat candles now In vogue and beaiss'
uful central bowl with Hower-holdinS
attachment are also popular seasonal
offerings. And one interesting feSzs
lure Of the. silver Of to-day Is theE
~ may be had In style and decofs
ton to accompany furniture and seSs'
tings Of any period. -@s---l
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-16

The members of the Old South
League were entertained Monday aft
ernoon at a missionary tea at the home
of Mrs. Frank S. Wingate. There was
an attendance of 20. The subject of
the afternoon was China An inter
esting program was given. The first
number was a song. "Watchman. Tell
Us of the Night" by Mrs. Nettie NJ.
Johnson. Then followed an account Of
Robert Morrison and his work in China.
given by Mrs. Ben Tenney. The first
missionary to that country he spent
seven years before making convert.
His great achievement was the trans
lation of the Scriptures and religious
books into Chinese. Mrs. Wingate gave
an account of Parker. the first Ameri-
can missionary to China, and his wife,
also a missionary. Miss Haskell sum-
married. the opium war of the first
half of the 10Th century and its erect
upon China's welfare. Mrs. w. r.
Bradford gave a resume Of China's
history. ending with an account or the
stations of the American Board and
something OF it's work Mrs. Johnson
sang again, then two little girls. Fran
ces and Charlotte Coburn, in Chinese
costume, recited a poem and sang an
interesting action song. Miss Eliza
beth Coburn accompanied them.
Then Miss Abby l.. Eveleth gave an
account of the bazaar which was most
successful this year. Matters of bust
ness then occupied the attention of the
society for a few minutes. Following
the business session Chinese refresh
ments were served-chop suey. crack
ers. real China tea, and little cakes
with preserved ginger. Mrs. Kate
Berry and served and Miss Daisy Skill
lin poured. The hostess was also as
sisted by Mrs. Leigh Weber and Miss
Elizabeth Coburn. A social hour FOL
lowed. The mite boxes were turned In
at this time and a substantial sum was
realized. The entire affair was very
interesting and pleasant.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-16

congregation. At the end Of the SER
vice, a Provcncal Christmas Hymn
is sung by the massed congregation.
Barring unimportant details hard
" noticeable i'll the Pickering candle
light, the whole scene is almost ex-
actly as the shepherds of old must
have enacted it when Christianity |
was taking root in France with the,
final breakup of the Roman Empire.
But what gives the function added
thrill and depth of meaning is the
poignant, unique aptness of Les
Baux for such a gathering.
Les Baux is a ruin browning a.
huge rock. In the southland's bright
moonlight it looks like a phantom
city; not a trace even of vegetationI
remains to cast a Borrowing shadow
over it. The rocky plateau. pock- !
marked with caves and cleft byi
jagged precipices, blanched by a.
semi-tropical sun, Scared. eroded
and shot through by countless storms, |
stands out stark and glisteningi
above the surrounding plains. High
above the fringe of ruined palaces,
halls and houses rises the silhouette
of the old chateau with its dismantled
ramparts, darkly etched against thel
starlit sky.
Gone is the once populous city:i
gone the pomp and glory of its,
mighty lords and masters, and gone
the mighticr power of the Crown of
France that wrestcd it from them
The church alone remains-and the,
deep, primitive faith of the country,
folk. calm. elemental, unqucstioning'
trust in God, as sublimely indifferent
to the march Of human events as~the,
stars that in this dry and snowless
land seem to twinkle with such un-
wonted brilliance on Christmas Eve.
One comes away with feeling that
here, perhaps, is the solution of the
problem of human life'-a faith
that, like the stars. finds its source
and guidance in the heavens.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-16
By EDWARD v. lEcouR


Virgin and Joseph, while q little to
one side the three Kings, bearing
frankincense and myrrh, head a mot
ley crowd of wood-cutters, fishermen,
shepherds, hunters and woolspinners
in attitudes of profound alteration.
Tiny candles illumine the scene; a
huge paper star of golden hue, sur
rounded by many small ones of sill
very tint hung on brightly colored
paper streamers suspended from the
ceiling, give an appropriate rendition
of Bethlehem's starry sky.
As the procession winds its solemn
way into the candle-lit chapel, il. files
past the "creche" and each prioress
and shepherdess gently drops into it
her bouquet of wild flowers. From
the opposite corner a shepherd in
tones melodious dialogue with an
"angel' hidden behind the high altar,
and the glad tidings of the Birth of
the Savior are thus announced while
the bell-ringers yank away at the
cords, flooding the still night with
many joyous peals-a signal for
every human being within hearing
distance throughout the countryside
to kneel and pray.
Thus officially" informed of the
happy event, the procession moves
up the right aisle, hating when the
goat and cart reach the priest before
the flower-banked communion rail.
There the Head Prior lifts the lamb
from the cart with time-honored
ceremonial, and offeN it to the priest,
who gently touches the snow-white
fleece in token of acceptance. Where
upon the Head Prior turns to his
PROCESS with more ceremonial bows,
and hands the lamb to her; she passes
it on, and thus. with many rever!
ences, the lamb is handed from one
to another until it reaches the end OF
the line. The procession then forms
again on the way out and breaks up
Just outside the entrance, the march
ers at once re-entering to join the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-16


for one of his tender months than are
rings and bracelets.
A fascinating gift for the wee son
Of the house this Christmas season
is q pair Of adorable small military
brushes, silver-backed, in pattern
just like Daddy's. And they will last
until he is quite a big boy. Also
there are rattles and pins and studs
for his every need.
Mugs Of silver, warranted to with
stand ecstatic pounding, sets Of small
knife, fork and spoon adorned with
long-eared Dummies or other friendly
beasts or, II preferred, in pattern to
match the grown-up things that
Mother uses, pushers to help small
fingers manage other implements,
silver clasps to keep mealtime bibs
in place beneath wee pink chins,
perrisgers, plain or embellished with
pictured tales engraved about them
appropriate gifts for the baby.
gifts that will last, are legion ct this
holiday season. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-16

anu w
gins to realize that girls are people
his ideas do change even though he
may not admit II.
Class jewelry, ring or pin, Of course
he must have. That does not count
as jewelry, he thinks. As college
days approach and his first dinnet
coat dawns upon the scene he is sure
to welcome, at Christmas or any
other time, one of those charming
gray. mother of pearl Tuck" sets Of
studs and links which come In an
attractive case. They are sufficiently
"grown up" to have the right ape
peal.
For his watch-again, that does not
count as jcwelry with him--there are
,good-looking safety belt chains fot
daytime wear, one end Of which "a
securely clasped over the belt the
other being far enough away to per-
init tho watch to slide easily into the
chosen pocket. That, as well a. /
properly monogrammed silver belle
buckle he will be sure to welcoms.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-16
Arrested as Drunk
Gives Name Langley
Says Is Congressman

Washington. Dec. ia man CIV.
ing his name as John w. Langley.
and his occupation as that OF con-
gresham. was arrested here Satur-
day night. charged with intoxication.
and released on $40 collateral bond.
Representative Langley. OF Ken
lucky. the only man Of tnat name In
congress- could not be reached today
for statement. The arrest was
made at the house of detention,
where the man appeared and sought
to gain admission.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-16

There we're two chimney fires Mon
dav morning due to overheated chin :
news. Tho first was about 1880 at
ths home of Fred Fuller. on the cor
ne,. Of second and Lincoln streets
az second street. This was stun =
horn blaze and took eight chemicals
~ extingu.sh It. The second are came
about S:45 and was at 246 wafer
street. the home of John Brann. Four
were necessary IN .S
case. In neither fire was there mucn
a, ove done.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-16
Posse and National
Guard Search for
Negro Slayer

Princess Ann. Nd. Dec. 15-Aug-
mented by company Of Maryland
national guard. the posse Of more
than 300 county officers and farmers.
armed, with pistols and shot guns.
continued the search today for Har-
ny Merrill, the negro who Saturday
shot and killed the warden OF the
county jail and wounded deputy
when they attempted to arrest him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-16

Mrs. Elizabeth Harrington. Middle
street. has Just completed hooked
rug that is a thing of beauty. 1t Is
meant for a birthday gift for her son
and should prove a real joy to its re-
c,nient. The background is block.
woven into this background Is pat
tern OF flowers. some bright and gay
others dainty. and delicate, the whoie
most effective
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-16
Happers' Jewelry

i AT and how
much jewelry
shall the fapper
; wear? That ID one
burning question
in these days Of
the return Of
je " elry 70 the
forefront Of fash
Naa
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-16
Holiday Table Silver
THANKSGIVING

1ANKSGIVING
dinner tables
sometimes offer .
clue to what TO
give relatives and
friends ut Christi
mas time. F&
try as she may nIx
hostess can who'll
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-16

The officers nominated for Sanborn
lodge. 1. O. o. F.. are as follows:
Noble grand. Samuel i. Chase; vice
grand. Charles r. Chase; recording
Secretary. Milton f. Aldrich: finan-
cial secretary, Harry n. Small: trus-
tee for three years, Percy II. Brad
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-16
Babys Christmas
-AB US apprecia-

\ ID j - appfcCia~
ton Of any gift is
spontaneous and
sincere but 1t
must be remem-
bered that mugs
and spoons and
things Of that
sort are m u c h
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-16

The dates set for Hockey Pokey fair
are Jan. 30 and 80. The first evening
a play, Country Folks" will he pre-
sented under the auspices of the attn.
letic association. 1t Will be coached
by Ralph Brown of Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-16

There will be a social given Thurs
day evening by the Epworth League
and the Social Welfare club. An en-
tertainment will be presented which
will include a petition OF the farce,
How the Story Crew.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-16

Current Events Club will meet with
Mrs. Ben Tenney Wednesday. The pa
per will be by Miss Haskell on the
modern novel. Members are asked TO
respond instead of with current
event with some account Of books read
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-16

The John Il. Hubbard Relief Corps
will meet Wednesday afternoon with
Mss Amy Tilden. Election OF ON
GERS. A picnic lunch will be served.
large attendance is desired.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-16

The Methodist choir will meet FOR
special rehearsal Tuesday evening at
80 In the vestry. Every member Is
urged to be present as the Christmas
cantata will be rehearsed in full.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-16

George Pratt and family ave to
move this week to the A. F. Goodrich
house. Mrs. Goodrich will occupy
an apartmtnt In the upper part Oh
he house.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-16

A car belonging to H. Barnee OF
This city tipped over Sunday on ythe
brunswick road. The inmates were
not injured. but the car had to be
lowed into Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-16

The Ladies' Aid Of the Baptist
church will meet at the chapel We'd
nssdsy afternoon at o'clock to tax
puff.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-16

Mrs. w. L. Richardson, who has
been i'll for the past 12 weeks at the
home OF Mrs. Harry Smith, is some
what improved.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-16

Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Peters and
son. Joseph, were in Readfield sun
day. guests OF Mr.. and Mrs. Warren
Jones,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-16

Defense motion to strike out tes-
timony of Elias H. Mortimer, star
government witness in the conspir.
acy trial Of Charles r. Forbes and
J. w. Thompson is denied, in Chi
cago federal court.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-16

The Ladies' Aid of the First uni
sersalist church will meet this after
noon at 2 o'clock with Mrs. Carrie
Fitzsimmons.