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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-02
HELP THEM TO A CHANCE

President Coolidge has not hesi-
tated to say that he is opposed to the
bonus and he has not neglected OPP
portunity to do what he may for
the disabled veterans.
He is asking for the cooperation
of the chambers of commerce and
the labor unions to aid in finding
work for some 10000 eX-service men
who are now being rehabilitated and
trained by the Government and who
will be ready to enter upon the
undertaking of earning a livelihood
sometime this year.
Neither now nor hereafter should
this great and rich country forget
to help to live those who helped the
country, who sacrificed at least
something of that which physically
sound and whole men possess, in the
service of the country.
Employers should remember that
but for these handicapped, broken
men they might not have employ
ment to give.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-02
Editors Letter Cox
FRIEND of Temperance Inquiries
Gardiner. Me. Dec. 81, 1925

Gardiner. Me Dec. 81, 1928.
To the Kennebec journal:
Gentlemen:
There is a somewhat strange con-
dition of affairs existing at the pres
ent time in the vicinity of Gardiner
and Randolph. as regards enforce
mont of law. and tie rum business
generally. In previous times we
heard of raids at certain places.
teven though unsuccessfuD ana the
names of certain dealers in the ar
dent grew familiar to our ear.
For over a year now we hear
nothing much, not many raids. no
names of the old -timo deale.s and
hardly any court business. And yet
women going along the street hear
men inviting each other to have n
drink, and it is a common saying
that there is more drinking in this
vicinity than for a lon: time. Cues
toned. the officers claim that there
have been quite a large number of
raids. If this is so why do we not
hear about them through the news
papers? Complaints have been made,
names sent to officers. We read of
raid after raid in other cities. Wa
terville for instance. where justice is
certainly handed out by his honor.
but no one seems to he busy here,
and If not. why not.
A FRIEND OF TEMPERANCE.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-02
Wednesday. January 2, 1924.
A GOOD JOB, BUT DONE BY
UNCLE SAM

The jury system, even in liquor
cases. has to It's credit the verdict
rendered at Bangor in the small
hours OF the New Year. It contri-
butes to courage for 1924.
II the rest OF US here In Maine will
do our duty with as high sense OF
obligation. as that shown by this jury
in the trial Of the sheriff Of Aroos-
took county and a prominent lawyer
Of Houlton. we can do our own clean
ing up here in Maine instead of leav-
ing 1t to be done by the Federal Gov
eminent.
It Is said the Federal Government
has the facilities for doing It; some
say this Is a federal law anyway. but
we have state law fully as rigorous
as the federal law.
The Federal Government asked:
Are these men guilty? Not whether
the sheriff was popular and meas
urcd up to the wishes of the majority
OF the citizens Of that county-and
we do not suppose for moment that
he did.
But we haven't the money to en-
force this law"
We have the money to pay our fed
eral taxes. haven't we? Our good
money pays for federal prosecution OF
criminals. and when 1t comes to those
OF our State 1t ought to be clear that
1t would cost less to use our own
legal machinery to clean up than to
pay for the long arm methods Of the
Federal Government.
Surely Maine. with its long record
in the cause of prohibition OF the
liquor traffic. isn't going to lie down
on the Job. The State must have
money for this purpose and so must
the counties.
And don't forget it will cost more
to have the Federal Government do 1t.
cost more to send the guilty to At
lanta. than to Thomaston. Those
who advocate that are advocating ex-
travagance-and indirectly something
besides.
And while we are about 1t the fed
eral authorities should not be over
looked. They deserve commentator
for having done good work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-02

A group of men are on the way to
the wilds of East Africa. They have
not gone to coionize. nor for the pur-
pose of barter. They are sent there
by those administering what is
known Is the Phelps Stokes Fund
for the purpose OF surveying the
conditions Of life there and to as
certain in what way the inhabitants
may have improved living conditions.
These men are scientists but their
science as applied there may possibly
result In something like that OBJ
tanned from real Christianity when
It 10 functioning properly and its
opponents are not spending their
time In discussing theories which
are not likely to be demonstrated this
side Of the veil.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-02
SALE OF MUNITIONS. PRO AND
CON

President Harding was urgent
that none of our surplus equipment
Is employed in encouraging war
fare any place in the world"
His words are being quoted in
the effort to show that President
Coolidge has entered upon a contrary
policy.
President Harding raised no OBJ
lection to the use Of this surplus
equipment in the interests of peace
which in effect many believe the sale
OF these munitions to the Mexican
government at this time means.
OF course politics will insist that
the sale be attacked, though it is
probable some authorities are sin
cerely opposed to the sale. They
are saying that these guns may yet
| be turned against Americans
something which might happen from
any people to whom they were sold
saying that we have entered upon a
new policy with regard to Central
American countries, though the facts
hardly seem to bear out such con-
clusion.
But none Of the compliments at
tempt to show that the Obregon
government doesn't offer the only
stable government in this neighbour
ing country. Our military observers
assert that seventy per cent of the
Mexican army remains loyal to the
government and civilians are show
ing little disposition to join the
revolutionists. In other words the
leaders of this revolution are
political sore-heads and makers of
trouble after the old and terribly
abused practice that once obtained
In Mexico.
An official spokesman of the adj
ministration has this to say:
"This government is furnishing a
limited quantity of war materlar to
the Mexican government because
such action is IN the interest of
stability and orderly procedure. The
attempt that is being made to over
throw the established government
in Mexico has resulted from the
animosities and bitternesses growing
out of the presidential campaign to
select successor to President
Obregon. 1t is highly important that
Mexico should break away from
long series of unfortunate precedents
and determine the succession to the
presidency of that country by peace
full and constitutional methods. 1t
seems that the Mexican government
fully realizes this fact.
"The action of this government in
furnishing the Mexican government
with war material Is in no sense
reversal of the policy regarding the
sale of arms as announced by
President Harding in his letter to the
secretary of war dated April % last.
On the contrary. it is in support of
that policy. The policy as expressed
by Mr.. Harding is that our surplus
was equipment should not be en-
ployed in encouraging warfare by
fostering militarism and developing
ornaments. This material is being
made available to the MeXicn gov
eminent in conditions of actual re-
belion for the purpose of dis
couraging warfare. and supporting
established law and order"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-02
TUNE UP vOx POpULi

Awhile back Secretary Mellon told
the people that 1t would be idle to
expect any economy so long as they
words until the public stops max
ing foolish demands on the public
funds and realizes that the only
way such demands can be met Is out
OF the public pockets. =" The
American people cannot have lighter
taxes and at the same time indulge
In such luXuries as bonuses and
similar eXtravagances."
Does the public stop to think what
n pressure is now being put on its
law makers and administrators
Does It realize the public attitude
virtually insists that its representa-
tives shall get appropriations for
this that and the other, and the
congressman being human are
anxious to please the people who do
the voting? Do the people realize
that the forces are lining up for as
sault on the treasury surplus and on
the budget which made this surplus
possible? Do they know that II the
budget prunes as 1t ought hundreds
OF government employees would be
out of a Job and the country would
be out of an obligation to MAIN
tain something. much of which never
ought to have been inaugurated?
The tax eaters have found 1t pos
sible to get this money by way of
taxes. They will stop at little short
OF murder to keep these tax dollars
coming their way. Just remind your
representatives in Congress that you
are not expecting any government
pap this year and let them under
stand you will have a mighty poor
opinion of them If they insist on
having 1t. Tune up the vox populi.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-02

Starvation and feasting are seen
side By side In Berlin: some gladly
paying nine dollars q plate at New
Years eve and others without even
. secondhand soup bone. Such Q
contrast under certain. conditions
might be seen among peoples other
than German. Americans are told
that what they waste would feed
millions in Europe. Contrasts like
that are not to the credit Of any
people. German or American. But
this may be said: II reports are
correct the attitude OF German
spenders toward the German needy
- brutal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-02

You remember in the last story
the camel told Little Jack Rabbit not
10 worry for the Magic Boat would
come 10 him on wings. And no soon
er had tive camel finished speaking
than down from the skies X came.
Here Is your Magic Boat. Hop in.
little master 1t will take YOU to
other countries where you may learn
many things"
Then. away few the Magic Boat
with the bunny boy. across the
Mediterranean and over mountains,
unit! II came to Brittany N the
northwestern corner of France
When It came down. TO the ground
out hoped the little rabbit. almost
humping into a sirl, kneelins beside
a wayside cross. After she had said
her prayer. she stood up and put
out her hand, and holding him by
the paw. together they walked along
the road until they came to humble
cottage in which she lived
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-02

river and return by Scow So peo-
pie on the lower Kennebec helped
build dam on the upper kennebec
in the long ago.
Dr. Paul S. Hill and DR.. Laura
Black Stickney are completing plans
for reopening the Trull hospital at
Biddeford which they purchased from
Mrs. Jennie Cross Trull. widow CT
DIR. j. Frank Trull, Il few weeks ago.
DR.. Hill stated that it has not ~, en-
definitely decided when the hospital
will be reopened, although they hope
to have everything in readiness by
the close OF this week SO as to re-
ceive patients by the first of next
week. The staff of nurses for The
hospital have already been selected
and they are ready to take up TIER
duties at once. DR. Hill stated tia {
the new superintendent of tue
nurses has not been appointed.
Many alterations have been made
on the interior of the building and
much new equipment has been added
to the various departments of the
hospital during the past few weeks
since DR.. Hill and DR.. Stickney took
possession of the property.
University of Maine juniors taking
a military science course have been
having some very practical work.
They have labored with pick and
shovel, developed lame backs. Bills
tered hands, and some have grimly
remarked that if there isn't any
chance for a college grad they can
qualify as laborers, all in building so
feet of trenches regulation war
trenches. These are just back of the
campus and were planned to defend
the place from an attacking force
from Oldtown, MattawamkoaE, Pas
sadumkeag or some such 'foreig:i
country" Some of tho students who
were never intimately acquainted
with pick and shovel thought that
as long as it was only practice the
commanding officer might have Sc
leCted a place where it was easier
digging than in hard clay-4but war
is war. The work, however, was not
hurried and was done by 80 men
working four hours a week for four
weeks. which is hardly the way
trenches are built in wartime The
trenches are modelled after the regu-
lation army trench used in the World
War. of the same general dimen-
siOns, fitted with fire steps. an OhScr-
vatiCn pit and sand-bag rc-enforce-
rnents. And all after the rcgula ton
type A octagonal trench. 1t is prob
able that next year the trenches will
he extended by the next class and
figure in sham battles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-02
II LITTLE JACK RABp1r
~ 81 DAVID CORY
DAVID CORY

The bunny boy had never seen
such a house before. 1t was very
long and divided into eight rooms
And would YOU believe 1t. the
animals of the farm lived in six OF
them, and Yvonne. with her mother
and father and sisters and brothers
lived III the other two.
In the largest room was huge
fireplace, next to which. riveted 10
the wall, a huge bed made of oak
and shut in with panels. 1t stood so
high from the floor that to reach 1t.
one had to first climb on chest OF
carved oak at the foot.
And. would you believe 1t, In the
two-shelved cupboard on the other
side of the chimney. fvonne's two
in their berths.
But perhaps the strangest thing OF
all was the big dining table. In its
top were followed out a dozen lit
tie wells to hold the porridge instead
of plates. Just above the table
hung the bread basket and spoon
rack.
Come out and see my bees" said
the little Breton girl. Little Jack
Rabbit followed her into the gar
den and. on reaching the hives. she
whistled softly and in few
minutes. hundreds and hundreds Of
bees flew out and settled on her hat
and shoulders. But they didn't sting
her, Oh, my no! for she was always
kind to them and they knew She
wouldn't harm them.
when my sister was married. we
hung red cloth over the hives said
Ivonne, with a laugh. for the bees
are happy when we are happy. and
sad when we are sad And she
went on to tell the bunny boy how
the Bretons believe that the bees are
sent from Heaven. and for this rea-
son they make the candles to light
the affairs in their churches from
beeswax And now, little reader,
you must wait until the next story
to hear what happened after that.
L...a.:,.;.,l.t lI.,,.i.i Corr.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-02
Z. S. Admiral Talks
With Central American
President on Situation

Tegucigalpa. Honduras. Jan. l.
Rear Admiral J. II. Dayton, who ar
rived at Amapala. on the Pacific
coast. last Saturday on board the
U. $. S. Rochester. came to Teguci-
galpa this morning and had an in
terview with President Gutierrez.
The subjects discussed were not d.
yulged, but II Is understood they
bore upon the situation created by
the political parties in the contest
ever the presidency. which the con-
gress VIII take up for settlement this
week.
The fighting between rebel bands,
alleged followers OF General Carias.
conservative candidate for president,
and government troops, which oc-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-02

Boston, Jan. lone policeman. in
jured from a kick from horse. mar
rowly escaped losing his life and sew
eral horses were lost in a fire which
destroyed two and one-half story
stable and warehouse. belonging to r.
S. Lombard in Charlestown, early to-
day. The loss was estimated to be in
excess of $4,000. Patrolman Lester
Hill was found unconscious in the
burning stable and rescued after he
had been Kicked in attempting to res
cue horses. Twelve of the 40 horses
were reported missing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-02
Mtw to Stop
Sour Stomach
Chronic with Many peopie-stuarts
Dyspepsia Tablets Bring Quick
comfort--sweeten ana Stop
Acid, Sour Risings and
such pyspeptic


When the fact is considered that
even careful people. those who follow
diet rules. get attacks OF indigestion;
no argument is needed to recommend
the best means of relief. Stuart's
Dyspepsia Tablets are used by law
yers, doctors. teachers, by business
men. high 1ivers. society women. In
dustrial workers. clerks, and the
worst abused stomachs in the world,
those of host Of travellers.
For thirty years people have learned
that they may eat what they like or
what Is set before them and no matter
what the condition OF the stomach, u
due 10 dyspepsia. these wonderful
tablets step gassinesS and sour ris-
inEg, they give the stomach the aka
line effect which dvercomes acidity
and thus they either avoid distress
after eating or else they quickly re-
lieve t. Be fortified. Get a 60-cent
box of Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets az
any drug store and arm yourself
against ndigsstion.--Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-02
Must Uncle Sam Do It?
Lewiston Sun, Ind. DENY
.a ~ won Cnharn innal ranIi Il n :.

Say, you Gubernational candidates,
-AlesSrS. Day, Brewster, harrington.
Pattangall-you going to have a
sheriff in one county you are
ashamed of, and a sheriff and attor-
ney in another county sent 20 At
lanta, while you send your congratu-
lations to the w. e. T. L.?
Let us have for our next Gov
ernor man who will get right down
onto his job to see that the laws are
faithfully enforced
Shame on Maine. the officers of a
free and independent State punished
by a way off in Washington govern
mGnt,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-02

Cincinnati. Ohio. Jan. BATTERY
men of the Cincinnati National Lea
que baseball club will have five full
weeks at the spring training camp
al orlando. Fla. this year. according
to plans announced today. The first
delegation, including all pitchers and
catchers, are to leave Cincinnati for
the South on March l and start
work March 8. This squad will be
in the personal charge of Manager
Pat Moran.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-02
Augusta Lodge Directory

CUSHNOC ROYAL ARCH CHAP.
ter No. 43. Stated epnvocation Thurs
Royal Arch. Refreshments. All So
journing companions cordially in
HAROLD NJ. STONE. II. p.
HENRY ]. THYNG. Sec.
Bethlehem LODGE, NO. IS, r. q
a. NJ. Stated communication Monday
evening, Jan. Z. at Masonic Temple.
Al sojourning brothers cordially in
HAROLD NJ. STONE. w. NJ.
P. E. FULLER. Sec.
ROSE OF SHARON CHAPTER,
No. Is O. r S. Stated meeting on
first Wednesday CT each month AZ Ma
sonic Temple. All sojourning .mem-
0ers A arr fsF W. 1Tyass e a H.
ELSIE NJ: PINGREE. See.
mon-wed-frt-tf
ASYLUM LODGE, NO. 70. I. o. o. r.
Regular meeting at 1850 o'clock Friday
evening. Dec. IS. Election of officers
and second degree conferred. All So
tourning brethren cordially invited.
ERWIN PACKARD. y. G.
ELLIS L. WALKER, 'Sec'y.
JEPTHA ENcAMPMENT. No. 8
Meetings second aud fourth Tuesday 5
at $50 p. NJ.
FRED b. HALL, G. p.
G. 5. PEASLEE, Scribe.
CANTON AUGUSTA, NO. 9. p. N.
Regular meeting everv third Tuesday
at o'clocS. Nomination and election
of officers Dec. is.
4 Il p III SSf Clerk.
e. 8. cAPEN REsEKAH LODGE,
No. So. |. o. q. F.. meets I'd and 9TH
Wednesday evening at 7,So O'Clock.
SADIE L. JORDAN, N. G.
mch26, m-wf.iyr
G, A. r. THE REGULAR MEETING
OF Sem Williams Post i,u. IS. trsi
Thursday If each month
GEO +. GAY Commander.
WILLIAM MciIAVin, Ad1utant.
CALANTHE LODGE. NO, So. K. p
Meeting every Wednesday night a, $50
at Castle hall. Water street.
GEORGE A. CRAIG. G. Z.
+. Z, FLETCHER. K. OF K. and S.
mon-tu-wcd-tf
AUGUSTA LODGE NO. 964. e.P.o.E.
Regular meetings In the Elks' Home
Winthrop street. the second and
O'Clock.
J, r. MacNICHoL. f. r.
w. G. THOMAS. Sec
AUGUSTA CAMP NO. 740o. RI. w. A.
Regular meeting First and third
Thursday of each month at G a. Il.
hall.
]. II. ELLIS. JR.. Consul
BERT l.. NICHOLAS Clerk.
nl-w-ftf
LOMBARD CAMP. 27s1 ROYAL
Neighbors OF America. Meetings. sec
ond and fourth Friday evenings OF
each month at G. A. e. hall.
FRANCES T.. FAREWELL. Oracle.
JULIA T.. ROBINSON. Rec
in mon Ved-fri.lyr
U.O.G.C. MORRILL, COMMANDER
No. S2G. Regular meetings second and
fourth Monday of every month at 500
o'clock at Golden Cross hall.
ALICE V plERInNT, N. c.
w. T. CI.OIiGH. FIX. r.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-02

Philadelphia with about geo deaths
during 1923 from drinking poisonous
liquor, and probably many more not
known about, and many times as
many suffe-ing serious injury tC
health from drinking poisonous
liquor. Philadelphia. which Deputy
Coroner Paul of that city describes
as wide OPEN was raided by co
prohibition agents on New Years.
Result. one gallon of alleged whiskey.
one bottle believed to contain brandy
and one quart of cider. Yes, we
have no prohibition agents under the
civil service.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-02

New York. Jan Col. J. II. Proc
ter. n fec Of the soldiers bonus plan'
asserted today that hn he'd sent hlS
resignation as member OF the Au-
pustus y. Gardner Post OF the amer,
lean Legion. Washington. j. e to'oI ,,e
Proctor liz the second %ew YORK OH
Ger veteran to quit the Legion pechuse
Of its bonus stand. Lieut.. COL benJ"
min Moore having recen'Iv res'En'u
from tho John purrov Mitchell Post.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-02

Governor Baxter's request for the
resignation of Sheriff Grant OF
Aroostook County is Short and
sweet One may hear the "Amens''
reSounding.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-02

CURED last week at points near tie
Nicaraguan border and on the At
lantic coast has now developed fur
Their and current adviCcs report cv-
erything quiet. A squadron of Am-
erican ariplancs from Panama Is cN-
peCtcd here next week on n flight
through Central American territories.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-02

The tax eaters want an early vote
on the bonus. This is understand
able. They want to get in the cellar
before the cyclone strikes
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-02

nobody any real good, and properly
saved for better uses it might he
made to ease and brighten the lives
of unknown millions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-02

We suppose those who spent $780,
coo in the New Years Broadway
revel consider they got value receiv-
ed. We hope they won't he heard
whining about hard times before the
end of the year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-02

Yes. we had bananas to the value
Of over nineteen million dollars in
this country las. year. and ate 'em.
too
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-02

State Auditor Hayford throws his
hat into the ring for 1924. 1t bears
distinguishing marks of good service
rendered
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-02

Anyhow it is said our government
charged Mexico only fair prices for
the munitions sold to her, q neighbour
ly act. too.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-02

Tho more booze-sellers the dry
sleuths put in jail the fewer people
Are put In the hospitals.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-02
MORGUE REPLACES ICE PACK

NOW the New Year ROWING old
desires,
The thoughtful soul to solitude re-
tires
At first thought this might seem
to apply to the celebration in New
Yorks white light district. On sec
ond thought, however, it seems a
new desire is added to the old, the
desire for first aid and a bed in the
hospital. In the old days an ice pack
for the head would suffice for the
morning after. Nowadays cold
slab at the morgue is in ordsr.
"Where do we go from here?"
sing the jewellers. The answer comes
back: ITO the Morgue."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-02

New Years morn was snappy, sea-
sonable and shiny.