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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-26
Editors Table

"The Mate of the Good Ship York."
by w. Clark Russell, author of "The
Captains Wife,"
Burnt out. open boated. drugged.
kidnapped and shipwrecked on u
derelict with q mailman, these are
some of the experiences of two
sweetheartS whose story is told in
this interesting book. There is no
lack Of thrills. and throughout the
vivid narrative there is q love ro-
nance which adds a note of
particular charm.
A true blue seaman is George
Hardy. chief mate of the York, an
Australian clipper, sailing from the
East India docks for New Zealand.
His knowledge of a seaman's job to-
gether with his pluck and patience
fit him for the mastery of many
difficult problems encountered in
sailing the high seas. Yet the
author points out that the young
man did not belong to the class
which live in the boarding houses
and wear knives on their hips. He
was the son of q gentleman, he was
man of taste and feeling which his
seafaring life had heightened and
enlarged; he had the eye of an
artist and the spirit of poet, and
was too good for a calling that does
not require these qualities"
His sweetheart runs away from
her home because she could endure
life there ne longer, and finds q
position as assistant stewardess on
boat sailing for Australia. Fate
later finds her on the ship command
ed by a mailman captain with young
Hardy next in command. The cap
tain drugs the crew and leaves In an
open boat with the girl, whom he
mas also drugged. in quest of his son,
who has been drowned, but whom the
captain believes the girl can find
and bring back to life.
Very fortunately Hardy was not
killed by the heavy drug administer
ed and he sets out to rescue the girl.
In the chase he loses the clipper York
ana hnds his sweetheart on board
OF an abandoned and leaky ship
The mad captain had cemitted sui
eide by jumping into the ocean. The
story of how the the first mate and
the plucky young girl regain the
clipper York and with the aid of q
weil-trained dog serve as crew Ia
bring the ship safely back into the
port is q tale of adventure and
achievement. The ship is rescued
by a British man-of-war which de-
mands no salvage, and the first mate
reaps harvest which he SO great,
deserved for his efficient work.
Having said this, no more need
be asked. for the hand that has pen
ned these lines has no cunning as a
reporter of the marriage service. .
| asserts the author in conclusion.
This book will be enjoyed by
every lover of sea stories and is a
volume OF the Page library of IA
nous sea stories. Publishers, l.. C.
Page f& Company. 50 Beacon street
Boston, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-26

sions. How soon that view would
be laid to rest Do any of the
politicians IN Congress who talk
glibly about recognition" of the
veterans claim for adjusted COM
pensauon" give a moments thought
to the fact that last year the
Government spent for the military
establishments. pensions and the
Veterans Bureau the huge sum of
$1,3S0, 379,514? DO they consider the
fact that up to the close of last
year the disbursements for veterans
of the World War had already
reached q total of $2.122,2 93,644?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-26

Just why an impartial committee
seeking the truth and only the truth
about those oil lesaes. should sum-
mon the treasurer Of the Republican
national committee and refuse to
summon the treasurer of the Demo-
cratic national committee folks would
like to know. Doheny testified he
gave $75.eoo to the Democratic COM
mittee for campaign purposes, but
the published report only shows, it
10 said. $4,000. Who got the other
eSs.ooos This would seem to be as
pertinent evidence as any. Doesn't
he invsstisating committee wish tor
~ the Evidence;
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-26
PALERMO

NORTH-Walter Reed returned to
Waterville Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dewey Sabin are
occupying their new home.
Harold Nutter of Winter Harbor
visited his wife at Mrs. Nettie
Bachelors for a few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. N. Willoughby
and family visited friends in Mont
Vile Sunday.
Mary Blaisdell and daughter,
Angie, made trip to China village,
Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-26
:hdeW Buy . roasted nut, zs.y''

"Its growing late. Please wake up
quick,
Wash your hands and face,
Brush your teeth and part your
hair,
Then tidy up the place.
This afternoon at Two, you go
To Lettucemere to give a show.
I hope you'll tell a dandy story,
So wake up, Uncle David Cory"
Sang the Old Red Rooster at the
door of the Turnip Hotel.
In short time. Uncle Dave
finished breakfast and jumping
into the Billy Goat stagecoach. told
the Old Dog Driver to stop at the
dear Old Bramble Patch for Little
Jack Rabbit.
Well sir. When the Stagecoach
reached the Old Rail Fence where
Uncle Dave got out, he saw a little
wagon filled with chestnuts. On one
end was a tiny whistling stove and
the man who owned it wasn't a man
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-26
LIGHT and Airy

A man in woraman's clothes en-
tered the train and deposited him.
self beside a well-dressed individual
There are plenty of empty seats
yet, aren't there" said the latter
moving along Grudgingly.
Yes, SIR" pleasantly replied the
newcomer. but it will be crowded
pretty soon and l thought I'd pick
out gentleman for seatmate
while I had the chance"
"Humph." grunted the other man.
and relapsed into silence.-Boston
Transcript.
A man who had been arrested on
suspicion was appearing before the
magistrate.
"What were you doing when the
policeman came?" asked the magis-
trate.
waiting SIR" replied the prisoner
what were you waiting for!
For money"
"Who was to give you money e.,
"rhe man l had been waiting LOT.
What did he owe it 10 you ior'
"For waiting" ,
Enough of this tomfoolery'
snapped the magistrate, who by now
was very angry. What do you w
for n living" A..
I'm a waiter, SIR replied u'
innocent man.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-26
A FEW FACTS TO KEEP IN MIND

A tremendous amount of pro-
ductive effort was lost in this coun-
try during the eight year period
1868, inclusive. The value of it,
the cost to the public from strikes
and lockouts, reached a total of
more than twelve and half billion
dollars. That would have paid the
bonus three times over.
Noel Sargent, secretary of the In
dustrial Relations Committee of the
National Association of Manufactur-
ers, collected the data which shows
the cost Of labor troubles in that
period amounted to $12,522, 203,356.-
90. Quite a sum, more than two
thirds the total of all the savings
deposits in the United States, more
than all the money owed to this
country by twenty foreign nations,
more than half the whole public
debt of the United States, more than
many think it will be possible to col
lect from Germany in war repara-
lions; and II divided up would add
s514 to the savings of every family
in the country.
While the employers lost Of this
around half billion dollars, the en-
ployes nearly one and three quarters
billions, the public's loss amounted to
more than ten and a quarter billions
and little less than half a billion
working days were lost. Surely those
may never be returned. The country
is by so much short of the fruits Of
production for that period. How
can such a showing be accounted
for except on the ground of stupidity
among other causes?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-26
The Word Wanted

A man walked into garaes
where his car was being repaired
and was heard TO reprimand the
garage owner for telling him how 10
run his own car. saying: This is
my car. and what l say goes
A moment later a tired, greasS
mechanic looked up from under ihe
car and said: For goodness sax
say engine Western Christian
Advocate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-26
On Hens and Crows

WdTCN n, IJZ4.
Dear Editor of tx. j.:
Reading in issue of March 90, a
letter from Mr.. Elvin on taxing hens
and another from Mr.. Lee on the
crow. | am prompted to write the fol-
lowing which is fairly typical of
views held by many in this section
of rural Maine.
While many county agents and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-26
A SKEPT|C IS
NOW CONVINCED
Believes What Thousands Say
of a Famous Bangor
Product
Priest Drug Co.,
Bangor Maine

Priest Drug Co.,
Bangor, Maine.
Dear SirS:
For several years I have been
travelling through Maine. On differ
ent occasions when in Bangor / no.
ticed several thousand testimonial
letters in your windows and at times
would stop to read a few, but was
always skepticai.
"a few weeks ago, however, I
needed , something to relieve my
stomach, from the upset condition,
and nothing that I had ever taken
seemed to relieve the oppression that
I felt.
II purchased fifty cent bottle of
Priests Powder. took it faithfully
according to directions, and wish to
add my name TO your collection of
satisfied users.
L. L. Scott,
North Adams, Mass.
Box 41e.
Priests Powder for Indigestion,
Sour, Sick Stomach, Car Sickness,
Heartburn and General Hyperacidity
Of the Stomach.
All druggists, soc and s1.50. The
s1.50 size holds FIVE 90 times as
much as the soc size.
Priests Regulators, the ideal tonic
laxative for chronic constipation csc
and Csc. If your dealer does not
carry them in stock have him order
for you or send direct to Priest Drug
Co., Bangor, Me. Parcel. Post pre-
paid to any address. No extra
charge.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-26

The main actor in the Daugherty
drama, Senator Wheeler. evidently
has strained himself: he is on the
sick list and the audience in the
front of the house is beginning to
yaWn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-26
Wednesday, March, 20. 1924.

Great minds have purposes, others
have wishes. Little minds are tam.
cd snd subdued by nisfertunss; but
great minds rise absvs them.-Wash-
ington irving.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-26

Average Jaw Of human beings pos
sesses a biting power of III pounds.
-Four million motor vehicles will
be made and sold In 1924, It is esti-
mated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-26

Thaw's case reminds us that it
isn't safe to neglect to punish a
murderer on the ground of insanity.
They usually have way Of becom-
ing sane shortly after.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-26

Bergdoll and his assistants once, as
the saying goes. made a monkey" of
the L.. S. Government. Once is
enough for fellow of that caliber.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-26
Augusta Lodge Directory

ROSE OF SHARON CHAPTER.
No. Is, o. e. s, Stated meeting on
first Wednesday Of each month af Ma
sonic Temple. AL eo5ourntng mem
oers are eor q yyoI iTylsee w. 70 sttsno
ELSIE N: PfNGREE Sec.
mon-wed-fri-tf
ASYLUM LODGE, NO. 70. I. o. o. r.
Regular meeting AZ 7.30 o'clock Friday
evenings. All sojourning brethren
EDGAR W; FLETCHER: n. G.
JEPTHA ENcAMPMENI. No. g.
Meetings second and fourth Tuesdays
. ~ FRED b. HALL. c. p:
G. S. PEAsLEE. Scribe.
CANTON AUGUSTA. NO. 9, 2. NJ.
Regular meeting every third Tues
day at s o'clock.
EDGAR M, GAME, Capt
A. NJ. DRUMMOND. Clerk.
r. 8. CAPEN REeEkAH LODGE,
No. So. l. O. q. F.. meets "a and 9TH
Wednesday evening at 7.30 O'clock
EVA NJ. LAMsoN. Rec. Sec.
mch26,m-w-f1yr
cALANTHE LODGE. NO. 81, K. p
Meeting every Wednesday evening at
$50 at Castle hall. Water street. Work
in rank of knight March 26th.
Il. w. HALPEN, c. c.
+. e. FLETCHER. <. Of r and s.
mon-tu-wed.tf
G. A. r. The REGULAR MEETING
Of Seth Williams Post no Is. drst
Thursday Of each month
GEO E. GAY. Commander.
WILLIAM McDAVtD. Adjutant.
AUGUSTA LODGE NO. s64. s.P.o.E.
Regular meetings In the Elks' Home:
Winthrop street the second and
fourth Thursdays of each month at 8
O'Clock.
J.. r. MacNICHOL. f. r.
w. q. THOMAS. Sec.
LOMBARD CAMP. 2751 ROYAL
Netghbors OF America. Meetings. sec
ond and fourth Monday evenings of
each month at G. A r. hall.
FRANCES f. FARWEl.L. Oracle.
JULIA Z. ROBINSON. Rec
Jnl. mon-wed-fri.1yr
KENNEREc LODGE, NO. 1883.
Loyal Order of Moose, meets in G. A.
r. hall, Water street, first and third
Wednesday evening Of each month at
CHESTER NJ. REDMOND. Dictator.
w. w. JACKSON. Sec. IS Pike st.
mon-wed- fritz
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-26
Eastern Steamship Lines, inc,
EXPRESS, PASSENGER AND
FREIGHT SERVICE

BOSTON AND PORTLAND LINE
FARE S2.70. STATEROOMS Sl.so
8. s. GOVERNOR OLNGLEY
Leave Portland. Franklin Wharf
Estate Pier) Tuesdays. Thursdays ami
Saturdays. at p. II.
Return-Leave Boston MONDAYS
Wednesdays and Fridays at T.. nj
AT Boston connection is made VIA
the Metropolitan Line express freight
steamers for New York and points
South and West.
MAINE STEAMSHIP LINE
PORTLAND, NEW YORK PREIGyT
SERVICE
Direct freight service between Port.
land and New York is resumed from
the new State Pier. Portland. Ne
oailings Tuesdays. Thursdays and Sal.
urdays each way. Through rates and
direct track connections with Mama
Central and Grand Trunk Railroads.
n. A. CLAY, Eupt.
Franklin Wharf, Portland.
n q. HARADEN, supt
Bath, Me.
septosdtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-26
Mothers You Can
Prevent Children
From Taking Cold
Next Time They Come in
Wet and sSniffling"
Rub This Vapor Salve
Over Throat and Ches>

When children come in from pay
with feet wet, noses blueand hands ilAe
Jumps of ice, you feel sure that they
are Tin for cold" a.
But the next time try Vicss- AZ "
bedtime rub this vaporizing salve wen yen
in over throat and chest and cover Win
a warm flannel cloth.
The body heat, releases the ilgre'
dients--Menthol, Canphor, Eucaiyp:
tus, Juniper Tar, etc.-in the form .. 2.
vapors, and these vapors 60 directly
to the air passages, stimulating tn'
mucous membrane to repel germ AZ
tacks. a.
At the same time Vicks increases %.
circulation Of the blood thruout 'ns
chest region, thus helping to preve@
any congestion developing. !.
II applied in time, Vicks will preyenn..
many colds from getting start ana -
use doesn't disturb the child's dise.
ton as constant internal dosing : y
oof 10 dc
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-26

The first day of spring was warm,
the second warmer and the third
warmest and yet the killjoys will tell
You that there is yet no certainty
that March will continue lamb like
for the remainder of its course. Re
member the year the Portland was
lost they say: or think of the snow
that we got last year in the latter
portion of March. Very true, OF
course. and yet with the ice leaving
the river and the sap running and
the snow about departed, there is
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-02-26
MELLON IS SURE.
|. HIS TAX PLAN
WILL PASS
Defeat in This Congress
Means Success In Next, Is
View of Secretary.

If the present Congress does not
pass the Mellon tax law, Treasury
officials believe that the salient
features of the bill will be en-
bodied in legislation that will be
adopted by the next Congress.
That Secretary of the Treasury
Mellon thinks his tax plan will be
passed through the force of public
opinion during the next Congress,
provided 1t fails OF passage at the
present session, was the statement
Of officials today.
Mellon was quoted as saying that
the sentiment for his plan through
out the country is Every strong
He believes. however, that when the
nation becomes more familiar with
Its provisions there will be a more
general demand for its passage in
Congress.
Treasury officials hoped today
that the tax bill would get more
gentle treatment in the Senate than
was. accorded 1t in the House.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-02-26
MAN ARREST Ed
IN 'MASHER'
ATTACK
Milton Simon Put Under $500
Bond in Assault on
Mrs. Denham.

Arrested as the masher who
early yesterday assaulted Mrs.
Nellie Gray Denham, 627 Pennsyl-
vania avenue northwest, when she
rejected his advances, Milton
Simon, twenty-three, 1406 Girard
street northwest, was brought to
the Sixth precinct station, where
he was later released under a $500
bond.
AT the time Policemen p. F.. Pat
rick and H. H. Holiday, of the
First precinct, and J. M. Reynolds,
Of the Sixth precinct, arrested
Simon, they also took into custody
Percy Milton May. twenty-three, Is
Cedar street northwest, who was
accused of disorderly conduct. He
gained liberty on cash collateral.
Following their apprehension at
Ninth and = streets northwest, the
youths were brought before Mrs.
Denham. who Is said to have
Identified them.
According to the woman's story,
Simon and May trailed her and a
niece, Dorothy May Thatcher, for
several blocks yesterday morning.
Reaching Sixth street and Pennsyl-
vania avenue, Simon left the ma
chine, 1t is said, and approached
the two. He asked them to take
a ride, it was stated. Mrs. Denham
responded by shaping his face.
Simon then struck her with his
fist, the police say. She fell
senseless and was carried home.
The men got into the car and
sped away.
Miss Thatcher. in the meantime,
had obtained the license number
of the car.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-02-26
SOFT COAL PACT
|SPRA|SEDBY
HOOVER
Secretary of Commerce Sees
Prices Stabilized for
Three Years.

The bituminous coal industry has
been stabilized for at least three
years, during which prices are ex.
pected to remain steady, Secretary
Of Commerce Hoover declared to.
day, commenting on the recent
agreement of miners and operators
at Jacksonville, Fla. Prices should
not vary much from $500 to $3.50
per ton at the mine, Hoover said.
The Jacksonville agreement was
the most constructive development
In the bituminous industry for
years."
Hoover pointed out that the bi.
luminous industry has faced two
disturbing influences annually, the
car shortage and recurrence Of
strikes.
"Now the strikes are out of the
way" Hoover added, there is rea-
son TO believe that with summer
deliveries of coal the railroads can
take care of it's movement. The
coal industry should improve very
materially"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-02-26
TEACHERS FOR
PHILIPPINES
SOUGHT
Civil Service Examinations to
Fill Requirements. Are
Announced.

The Philippine service needs
teachers, according to the Civil
Service Commission, and pays OFF
in brand new pesos twice a month.
High school teachers can collect
from 5000 to $500 pesos a year;
primary specialists pay ranges from
5000 to 1000. and model primary
teachers from 5000 to 5000.
Open competitive examinations are
to be held to fill the positions, and
the $240 bonus is allowed for sal.
aries not exceeding $4,000. Informa.
ton and application blanks are OBJ.
tainable at the commissions offices,
1724 F street northwest.
Other positions to be filled by ex.
animation are assistant observer in
meteorology, Weather Bureau, at
$1,000 year; nurseryman, Indian
service, for duty at the Western
Navajo Indian School, Arizona, and
the Chilocco Indian School, Okla.
homa, at 5000 to $1,000 a year;
farmer, Indian service, for duty al
the Western Navajo Indian Agency,
Arizona, at $40 a year.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-02-26

Community Centers.
The mid'winter meeting Of the
Dirney Parent Association
win be held at the Birney school
tonight. The program will include
the invocation, singing, q business
meeting. dramatics. address by Prof.
John r. Hawkins. remarks hy the
superintendent Of schools and mem.
bNrs Of the board Of education. The
director Of the Birney Community
Center Choral Society,", Miss Edna
Gordon, offers q musical and liter
airy recital.
At the Central High community
center. there VIII be q rehearsal Of
the Greek-Anerfcan festival to-
night. The George Washington
University team will practice in the
gymnasium.
Miss Edna Gordon will meet the
Clef Club and the Music Class at
the Burrville center tonight.
Tho entertainment and dance Of
the East Washington Male Chorus
which was postponed from Feb
ruary 10, will be held at the Love-
joy center tonight at 8 o'clock.
The LaSalle Law Glass win meet
tonight at the Cleveland Phelp CEN
ter. The millinery, tailoring and
flower making classes will meet.
The Douglas Club will give q dan.
sante. other activities meeting
there are the Sewing Class, Am.
phion Glee Club, Ira Aldridge ORA
matte Club rehearsal, Elks Club
drill.
At the Dunbar High Center to.
night the Silent Five Athletic Club
basketball team WIN practice. At
8 o'clock there will be O drill prac-
tice Of the Mecca Temple No. 10,
Arab Patrol.
The Southeast Citizens Associa-
ton win meet in the Tyler School
at D. m. There win be q
demonstration in the Tyler School
Of Visual Instruction by A. M.
Howard Of the community center
visual instruction staff, to a group
OF parents invited by the principal
Of the school.
Mrs. Anne Tillery Renshaw will
hold her class in public speaking
tonight at the Thompson center.
4A0 tORIO Ol0COSS4On WILL UO
'"The Impromptu Speech" The
dressmaking class will meet at 1880,
the washington Opera Company will
rehearse, and the Spanish converse.
ton and study classes win meet.
At the West Washington center
.toniOht there will be meetings Of
the Props Athletic Club, the Whist
Club. the Sewing and Home Eco
nOmics Club and the Mohicans.
The East Washington center activ-
tiles win be held in Old Eastern
High School tonight. Clubs meet
ing viii be the Boys Independent
Band, Boys Independent Athletic
Club, Community Social Club dance.
A leader will be appointed in bas-
kerry making IL enough members
join the class.
There will be a dramatic entertain
ment by the Security Club at the
Wilson-Normal center tonight. In.
struction in dancing under Stella
Goodnight will be given. The once.
a.month dance will be open to the
public. supervised by Miss Good
night. The second year Spanish
class will meet and the women's
gymnasium class will practice.
A class in dramatic art meets to-
night at the e. V. Brown center
under Mrs. l.. ]. Bogue.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-02-26
Only, q Minute.

V1AANI - UAAuuUCs
"I heard . gong sounding and
brakes crunching pretty loud, your
honor, and looked up in time to
see q Ford coupe squeezing be.
tween q truck and q street car.
The motorman threw on the
brakes and gave her the sand,
quick enough to let the Ford
through with about four inches
clearance.
The Traffic Yegg.
'Srhe truck was parked at As
degrees instead Of parallel, as the
regulations require at that place,
so there was q blockade at that
point whenever a street car
passed. No one was on the truck
when I came up, but there was
a big, thick skulled, dumb look
ing brute eating frankfurter sand
witches in a lunchroom opposite
where the truck was parked. l
figured he was the most likely
one to pun stunt like that,
so I went in and asked him
about it.
Boob Suspends Regulations.
HE knew he should park par
allel, he said, but he was only
going to be gone a minute-just
long enough to eat or 4 sand
witches and a piece Of pie and
drink couple cups Of coffee.
And Solves Parking Problem.
II took him out there, toll him
to park right, and went back to
my traffic stand. A moment
later heard a crash and saw
him backing into a Dodge touring
car parked next to him. Tle
pushed the Dodge a little further
back, got his truck up to the
curb, and went back to finish his
lunch. He finished Il in the
patrol wagon"
Elastic Minutes.
Boob: II didn't get any break
fast this morning, and 1t was half
past one before had a chance
to get any lunch. I left my truck
head-on to the curb, because in
tended to bring the sandwiches
right out with me. I was watch
ing the truck all the time.
Minutes Count.
II didn't mean to hit the Dodge,
. but thought I had room to get
in there until l heard tho crash.
! intended to report the matter
as soon as finished my lunch. "
Forty dollars"