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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-27
Initiation Banquet
Colby Fraternity

The 30th annual initiation ban
quet of the Colby Chapter Of the
Phi Delta Theta fraternity was held
last evening at the Elmwood hotel
with more than so undergraduate
and alumni members Of the fratern-
ity In attendance. After the delicious
banquet, John F. Choate. 70, of
Waterville presided over the post
prandial program. The speakers
were: Welcome by George H. Pratt,
'26, Of New Haven, Conn; response
by Robert s. Trowbridge, '27. of
West Orange, N. j.: Sylvester L. Sui
Ivan, %. of Kansas City, Mo-;
charles w. Vigue Of Waterville
rharles w. Atchley of Waterville
)r. John G. Townc of Waterville and
larry E. Brown Of Waterville.
Edward T. Baxter. '25. of Water
lille entertained the members with
several clever reading selections.
while Kenneth r. Copp. ~. Of
"kowhegan rendered a cornet solo
The initiates to the fraternity are
rs follows: Donald Hudson Fasset.
26, of Medford, Mass; Robert Le-
roy Bowerhan of Morristown, n. j.:
Kenneth Russell Copp of Skowhe-
gan; Ralph Thomas Flahive of Me
thuen, Mass: Alan Mills Lehman of
West Orange, N. j.; Vincent ParneiI
Mathers of New Haven, Conn.,;
George Louis Mittlesdorf of West
Orange, N. j.; Ralph Francis Pres
colt of Pleasantvale, n. Y; Rich
ard Phineas Satunton of Norris
town. N. j.; and Robert Salmond
Trowbridee of Morristown, n. J.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-27
Mrs. +. 3. PhiIbriek

The news that Minnie Smith Phil
brick, wife Of Deacon Frank 3. Phil
brick, had died yesterday in Boston
were heavy tidings and brought a deep
sense OF sorrow and loss to a multi
tude of hearts in this city.
The daughter Of Prof. Samuel X. and
Annie Abbot Smith, she lived her whole
life In this city, was first thoroughly
educated In its schools, then for many
years herself a teacher Of rare insight,
sympathy and inspiration. Always she
was leader among the women in all
which the richer fife Of the city found
expression.
In the Baptist Sunday school the
Philbrick class of a hundred women Is
her memorial, and mourn her, not only
as teacher but as truest friend
Absolutely pnselfish, Mrs. Philbrick
was always seeking out opportunities
where sy1! 1athy. help or courage could
be ministered. Every day of her life
she followed her Master Who went
about doing good.
She gave lifetime Of loving service
was for many years an officer and his
torian.
The sympathy Of the entire city is
with her husband and the immediate
family. Miss Jennie NJ. Smith. her only
surviving sister, Is the lbrarian Of the
public library; her brother, Rev. Will
liam Abbot Smith, is pastor of the Con-
GregatiOnal church
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-27

a man of ideas. living in boss-ridden
state and at last he had the opportu-
nifty to put his political teachings into
practice. Later followed his elevation
to the presidency of our great country
and the beginnings of the World War
which finally drew America into the
strife. He told of the untold patience
that Wilson showed with the conduct
of the German nation and the Won
derful way in which he settled several
ticlllish matters with the British gov
eminent that might have caused war
between the two great powers had II
! teen handled in rougher fashion.
In closing, DR.. Black said: Wilson
had the breadth of vision of Wash
ington, the rugged love of democracy
of an Andrew Jackson and the great
ness of soul of a Lincoln. but lacked
certain other qualities which each of
these men possessed, and which pre-
/ vented Wilson in all probability from
attaining the place in history that he
might otherwise be entitled to hold.
! Wilson will be remembered for his
! speeches, the phrases he coined and as
! a maker and breaker of precedents."
His resumption of Washington's
plan of addressing his message to Con-
sresS in person, instead of transmitting
! a message to be read by clerk; his
discontinuarce of the inaugural ball;
of the many popular presidential recep-
lions in the White House; his rather
persona. management Of the state de-
partment, many of whose important
papers and notes and correspondence
! were prepared by him on his own per-
sonally operated typewriter, and the
unusual decision of the president OF
the United States to leave the coun-
try during his term Of office, were as
idealism of . prophet who appeared
to be ahead of his day and generation;
and for his intellectual leadership that
was dominating and forceful."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-27
CHINA

SOUTH-Mr. and Mrs. w. J .Thomp-
son returned on Wednesday TO their
home, after their stay in Boston and
Augusta.
Arthur harrington seems more COM
Portable at this writing, although still
in very serious condition after
critical operation last Sunday.
Bryan Bruce and wife of Augusta
were guests of his parents over tho
weekend.
Carl Rose and Russell Chandler Of
Roslindale, Mass. are guests at Indian
Heart Inn for week.
Mrs. Florence Bragg, after a num-
Der of weeks illness. seems little
more comfortable. Mrs. Ada Hewett
Is caring for her.
Mrs. Bert Bassett was visiting Mrs.
=. Il. Sonborn on Friday.
Mrs. j.. r. Sanborn and daughter
Alice were calling on II. Whitehouse
and family Saturday.
Mrs. Charles Saunders IS Mt home
from Bangor where she was called
some weeks ago by the serious Illness
OF. her father. She leaves him much
improved.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-27

American history, one, of the makers
Of the nation about which he writes
SO brilliantly in his History of the
American People. He has been and
will be compared with Washington.
Jefferson, Jackson, Lincoln, but just
what the final verdict will be. no
living man can tell, for we are still
too close to the man and his gener-,
alton to get proper perspective,
and there is still such a long trail
of enmities and animosities to reckon
with, that no one, no matter how
astute can yet properly aprise the
man and his real service to human
ity, nor even the amount of 'con-
structive work he did for the Unit
ed States; in spite of the fact that
the chapter of actual achievement is
already known to be large"
Some will regard Wilson as a
man of chance or destiny in a sense.
a great war for independence gave
us our first president: a great issue
and the preservation of the union
gave us our great Emancipator: but
no one dreamed that the World War,
that wasimpending in 1913, would
draw this country in and give Wood
row Wilson his greatest test. and
provide the capstone for remark
able career and the Part in the
worlds events, which he played in
his second administration and for
which he will be best remembered.
DR.. Black briefly summed up the
college DAYS of the former president
and stated that while in Princeton.
from which he was gradual ted the year
DR.. Black entered Johns Hopkins. he
was a leader in debating and was also
one of the most influential writer's in
college. At that time he was editor of
the Princeton daily paper writing in
terse and trenchant English in those
days as an undergraduate editor. After
graduating from Johns Hopkins with a
Phi. D., Wilson became an associate
professor at Bryn Mawr College, col
lege for young ladies, near Baltimore.
While at this college Wilson married
Ellen Louise Arson Of Savannah, Ga.
After three years at this college Will
son went to Wesleyan as professor of
history and politics. staying at the
Connecticut college for two years. He
returned to Princeton and on August
>, 1902, he was elected president of the
famous American college. DR.. Black
state that while he was graduate
student at Johns Hopkins he attended
lecture course which was given by
Wilson at that college and now appre-
ciated the fact that he had the oppor-
tunity to do so.
The speaker went on to tell of how
Wilson raised the standards. at Prince
| ton during his term as president and
! the manner in which the college presi-
! dent drifted into politics in New Jer-
scy. He was known as a reformer and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-27
DR.. Black Speaks on
Lincoln at Meeting
Colby "Y" Assn.

At a joint meeting Of the Colby
Y. M. and Y. w. c. A. held last
night In Memorial hall. DR.. T. Will
liam Black of the department of his
tory, gave a most interesting talk on
former President Wilson. DR.. Thom-
as B. Ashcraft presided at the meet
ing at which many college students
were present. DIR. Black held the
audiences attention throughout his
talk.
DR.. Black said in part:
II have been asked to say to you
few things about our recent Presi-
dent. Woodrow Wilson. whose death
came quietly a few days ago. after
life full of stirring and dramatic
interest. While my remarks will be
confined chiefly to incidents about
the man and his personal traits. it
may not be possible to avoid some
references to the public career and
politics Of Wilson. He is and will
doubtless continue to be thought of
as one of the greatest figures of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-27

team furnished plenty Of good music
for the dancers and everybody en-
joyed the affair hugely. During the
internission refreshments Of ice
cream and cake were served.
Those in charge were Alfred and
Victor LeClaire. On one side of the
hall, a large table was covered with a
host of beautiful gifts from the many
friends of the popular young couple.
Miss Gamache is Waterville girl
and the daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Jules Gamache of Spring street. Mr..
LeClaire was formerly of Augusta and
Is the son of Mrs. Jennie Michaud of
IL Autumn street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-27
DOCT. FINDS VEGETABLE SYRUP
SPLENDID FOR STvMACH TROUBLE

People here now know that indiges-
ton, gas on a sour stomach, dizzi-
ness, sick-headaches, nervousness and
tried. rundown feeling. are often the
result OF a sluggish liver. And they
also know how quickly relief comes
when the liver is properly cleansed
and toned.
Gives Quick Relief!
This Is why so many here are using
the vegetable syrup prescribed by DIR.
Thacher. II contains vegetable in
gredienss known to physicians for
their corrective and health-buildine
properties. and Is now known as DR..
helps Nature cleanse and tone the
liver-to gently correct constipation
to soothe and tone the overtaxed nerves
TO improve appetite. digestion and
nourishment and to send purer and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-27
Public Hearing Highway Commission
March 5

Mayor Leon Q. Tebbetts received
notification from the State Highway
commission yesterday that a public
hearing will be held March at 2.30
o'clock in the State House at Angus
ia in the Office Of the commission re-
lative to the building of a concrete
bridge across the Massachusetts river
at the lower end Of Silver street.
The proposed bridge would be much
wider than the present structure and
would eliminate the now dangerous
condition of the highway at this point.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-27

healthier blood coursing through tho
veins. 4
Special Trial oreri
Try IT. Just a spoonful Of Dr.s
TEACHERS Liver & Blood Syrup afters
the next few meals. Notice the quick
difference in the way you eat. Sleep
and feel. You will be completely sat y
isfied; otherwise druggists are autho-.
rized to refund your money. ,Dr.s
Thacher's Is sold and recommended bys
Drug Store in Gardiner; c.. o. Gardiners
in Dixfield; The Old Noyes Drug Store.
in Norway; Horace T. Poland in Dam =
ariscotta: William r. Quinn in Halls
lowell: The Wilson Pharmacy" I'm.
Fairfield: Bowers Pharmacy and The.
Oxford Ave. Pharmacy I'M Rumford J
Ralph J.. Booker in Randolph; Madison
Pharmacy in Madison; q. r. Fogg in
Skowhegan and by leading druggists.
In every city and town.-Adv. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-27
Audett.Craw

The marriage returns Of Omer Au-
dett, Of Waterville. son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Arthur Audett OF Lewiston to
Celia Craw, Of Waterville. daughter Of
MIR. and Mrs. Arthur Craw of Sheri-
dan were filed at the Office of the city
clerk yesterday. The ceremony was
performed on Feb. 25 by Rev. FIR. D.
J. Martin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-27
THEATRE ATTRACTIONS
WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY

WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY
city Opera House-"Masters Of
Sf..n" with all star cast. Ethel Clay
h A in Can a Woman Love Twice?';
h NV Round OF "The Leather Push
lie s."
Haines Theatre-'Lucretia Lom-
bard" with all star cast including
Irene Rich and Monte Blue; Pete
Morrison in Smiling On; Comedy,
News Reel. n
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-27
Attend Granne Meetinn at Clinton

Attend Grange Meeting at Clinton
a number from Benton Grange went
to Clinton yesterday, where they at
tended an all-day meeting of the East
Kenncbec Pomona Grange. Those who
attended We're Mr.. and Mrs. Everett
Hunter. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Blackwell
Mr.. and Mrs. Everson Brown, Harry
Plummer. Alton Richardson, Charles
Sewell, S. A. Plummer, Mrs. c. G.
Smith, Mrs. 7. Il. Richardson. Mrs
Nellie Warren, Mrs Eliza Gray, Mrs
Ida Cary, Alphonse Cary, Mrs. Nellie
Fernald. Miss Alberta Foss, Mrs
Frank Wyman, Mrs. Blanche Goodwin
Mrs. Eugene Cain, Alton Bowman
Herman Brown, Herman Lovejoy and
Mrs. Ray Chapman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-27
Reception in Honor Of Miss Gam ache
and Felix leClairo

A large crowd attended the recep-
ton last evening at the American Le-
gion hall given to Miss Juliette Ga
mache and Felix LeClaire in honor
of their approaching marriage next
Tuesday at the st. Francis de Sales
church. The evening was passed in
dancing. both old fashioned and mo-
dern dances being enjoyed by those
present. WEIGH and Lambert's dance
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-27

The following births were recorded
lit the office Of the city clerk yester-
iday: a son, Paul E., born to Mr.. and
}7ars. Emile Bouchard, Anne street on
IFeb. 81; daughter, Geraldine Fran
Ices, born to Mr.. and Mrs. Edmund A.
Green. 20 Maple street on Feb. 10.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-27

Joseph Ferris Of this city; son Of
Ferris Abdullah Of Syria was married
to Freda Joseph of Wateryille. daugh-
ter Of Nagem Harlow Of Syria on
Feb. "a. The ceremony was perform
ed by Rev. M. E. Curran.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-27
Additional WaterviIIe news and
ads will be found on Page Two Of
this issue.

The meeting Of the Ladies' Auxil-
larry of the Post Office Employees has
been postponed until March IL when
they will meet with Miss Hazel Ccrib
ner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-27
(Political ADVERTISEMENT
Fairfield. Maine.

Feb. 26, 1924.
To the Republican Voters of Fair
field, Smithfield and Mercer.
shall be a candidate at the June
Primaries for the Republican nomi;
nation for Representative to the
Legislature from this district.
was born and have always lived
in the town of Fairfield. am by
business a farmer. Have served a
number Of terms as selectman of
this town. and a number Of terms as
master of the Grange.
If nominated and elected, I pledge
my best efforts for the intere9ts Of,
the district and of the State.
shall appreciate the support Of
all who believe am qualified for
the office.
ARTHUR H. ELLIS.
faho-oo
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-27
FAIRFIELD

Miss Florence Wheelock OF Skowhe-
gan has been the guest of her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. J. l.. Wheelock, for a
few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-27

Thursday of the Mems Farm Bureau
at Victor Grange hall Mr.. Gardiner
will be the speaker. The subjects to
be discussed are Crops and Fertili-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-27
Parent-Teachers to Meet


RIDGE ROAD-The next meeting OF
the ParentTcacher Association will be
held .on Thursday, March 13, at $50
i. NJ. Prof. Harold NJ. Ellis OF tho
University of Maine will be tho
speaker, The subject Is Maine Poets"
with selections from their writings.
This meeting is under the direction Of
the Past and Present Club. Mrs. Laura
Chapman. chairman OF committee OF
arrangements. Everyone is invited.
Mrs. Grover lIewes and son Clarence
of Clinton have been visiting Mrs. j..
l.. Wilcox and Mrs. Norval Twist.
Irving Wilcox passed Sunday at his
home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clayton Pillsbury were
supper guests Friday of Mr.. and Mrs.
Arthur Howe.
Harry Libby and Joseph Boivin
went to Skowhegan Sunday forenoon.
returning Monday. They took part
in the concert given by the Citizens
band.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-27

The monthly meeting Of the Phila-
thea class will be held this evening at
the home of Miss IIazeltina Hatch.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-27
Birthday PARTY

Birthday Party
A very pleasant evening was passed
ct the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest
King of Park street Monday when they
gave a birthday party for their niece.
Miss Helen Ryan. Music, games and
stunts were enjoyed as well as radio
concerts. Miss Ryan was presented
of the occasion.
A lunch of fruit salad, hot rolls.
cakes and coffee was served.
Those present We're Sophia McDon-
aid Mary Mcneil. Alice Mcdonald. Ona
Mayo, Alice Michigan. Mrs. Elinor
Jones and Mrs. Annie Cakes.
Mrs. A. NJ. Gliddens Sunday school
class will meet Thursday afternoon at
the home of Miss Mildred Andrews.
f. f. knowles of Portland is in town
with his daughter. Miss Eva Knowles.
Lloyd Sykes of North Vassalboro
was calling on friends in town ycster-
day.
CEETER-The prayer meeting will
be held Thursday evening at the
home of Mr.. and Ms. n. w. ToZ!er.
Mrs. Helen Jones went to Boston
Friday for visit with relatives.
Miss Sara Hall passed the week
end at her home in Augusta.
The Quarterly conference has been
postponed indefinitely owing to the
absence of Rev Holt.
Miss Violette Rancourt passed the
week end at her home in Waterville.
Doris Wood is confined to the
house with the German measles
Mrs. f. S. Rideout and son, Stuart.
passed Sunday the guest Of Mrs.
Rose Wilcox.
f. b. Hicks of Hinckley wa n bust
ness caller in the vicinity Saturday.
Friends of Louis Means are pleased
to hear that he is improving from his
serious illness.
The regular all-day session of
Victor Grange will be held Sa turday.
1t is expected to have two speakers,
Mrs. Elizabeth Watson of Skowhe-
gan is to be one Of the speakers.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Upper and
Miss Weber Of Augusta and Mrs.
Florence Strickland of North Fair
field were guests Sunday of Mr.. and
Mrs. Ira Knox.
There will be an all-day meeting
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-01-24
MANY GRADSAT
MANUAL TRAINING
TAKE POST WORK
High School Class Finishing
Course This Week In
cIudeS 107 Students,

Many of the 107 seniors who gradu.
ated from Manual Training High
School this week viii take ost-gradu-
ate work until commencement exer-
cises in the spring.
The graduates
Joseph Alderman, Raymond Amt George
RE Bischoff Ju1nita Black, Max Bledstein.
Alice Blue Walter Breh0b. Helen Bremen.
Lloyd Byrne. Rose Cap'in Mary ChEstian.
Ronald Coapstick Leo Comniskey, Esther
DobrOwitz. Charles Bosch, Lydia DOty. Mary
Douglas. Royal Draper. Grace Drftmeyer.
Marguerite Fisher. Maryanne Frye, Morris
Gavin Louise Gibbs Anne Gill. William
Gray. Grace Green. Fay Gurvitz.
Serene Hall. Earl Hansen. Eleanor Han
sen. Albion Hardin. Charles Hare. Herman
Hartman. LavOnn Raymond, william Herr.
Frances Ho'emna, Bessie Holloway. Caroline
Hummel. Hynan Joseph, Herman Klasing
Florence Keller. Jones Keever. Joseph
KiOysky. Richard Kocher. Frances Kopp.
Hartlee KOrd. Frances Kunkle Alice Lampel.
Robert Leerkamp Vance McAlhster. Edith
Mcleod Ruth Mabee. Ona ManiOn Alonzo
Martin (class PRESIDENT Helen McGinity,
Charles Manages. Greeta Moehlman, Richard
Moore, Helen Myers Louis Need Pauline
Pasch. Robert Patrick. Walter Payne. Edna
Phillips Donald Prather.
Vern Proctor Marie Qushenberry, Alfred
Rafert. Ruth Record. Olive Roberts Lena
Rothfeder. Clifford Russell John Scott.
Maurice Sheridan Marilie Snodgrass. Wilbert
Steinkamp. Dorothy Stou Joseph Strickland.
lack Thatcher. Naomi Thomas Robert
Thompson, Guy Vinci, Katherine Wacker.
Herbert Wampner. James Watts. Lowell
Whitcomb Virginia wilmlnton, Ed Winning
Maurice Woodruff Harold woodrum. Marie
Worster. Kenneth Young Vera Zimmerman.
Marie LOrn and Henry Herbert.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-01-24

the northern district those counties
bounded by and north of the line of
Counties Knox, Sullivan, Vigo, Clay,
Putnam, Montgomery, Clinton, How
ard, Grant. BACKYARD and Jay These
counties and all north of them would
be in the northern district; all other
counties would be in the southern dis
trict
The bill provides the northern dis
trict judge shall hold court in FIT
Wayne, South Bend, Hammond and
Terre Haute.
The southern district judge shall
hold court in Indianapolis, New Al
bany and Evansville.
Letters from practically every city
other than Indianapolis have come to
Indiana members urging passage of
the bill. Some letters even came from
Indianapolis, from Terre Haute and
Evansville.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-01-24
GEN. BRETT HONOR
GUEST At STATE
MEETING OF VETS
V, F, w, indiana officers and
Post Commanders Con-
Vene Saturday,

Gen. Lloyd NJ. Brett, commander
tn-chief OF the Veterans OF Foreign
Wars will be honor guest at a banquet
9f State officers and Indiana post com
mar ders at the Denison Saturday
night. The State and post officials
will discuss important problems sun
cay at the Denison.
Brett. who was retired in 1923 after
forty years in the Army, re-
Gently was recalled to active duty as
adjutant general OF the District of
Columbia. by President Coolidge
State Commander Charles r. Ed
wards. Judge Delbert o. Wilmeth
S. C. Jackson. members of Hoosier
Post, Cross of Malta Post. Lavelle Cos
sett Post and Joppa Post will form 4
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-01-24
LINCOLN DECLARES
CONFESSION FALSE
AND WIFE LIVES
Attorney Gardener Repudi-
ateS Story of Staying and
Denies Murder.


AURORA, H.. Jan. 24-Warren J.
Lincoln. recent attorney-gsrdener and
distant kinsman of Abraham Lincoln,
today confused authorities with a new
and different story.
Lincoln, who has confessed he killed
his wife after she murdered Byron
Shoup. her brother. and admitted burn
ing the bodies OF both in his green
house furnace, now says his confes-
sion is a fabrication--and his wife is
alive. but Shoup IS dead.
Extending his slender hands toward
detectives Lincoln asked:
DO you think those hands ever did
that? l never killed any one"
Lincolns wife and brother-in-law
disappeared in January. 1923 At
that time he told ne:ghbors they had
run away
In April. Lincoln disappeared. leav-
ing behind evidence Indicating he had
been murdered He re-appeared two
months later with a story he had been
kidnapped and drugged by his wife and
Shoup.
Once more he disappeared. and
when found several weeks ago con
fessed to authorities he killed his wife
with a poker during a family argu-
ment in which Mrs Lincoln killed
Shoup He burned the bodies. he said
after dismembering them.
A report from Daytona, Fla. that
a friend of the family had seen Mrs.
Lincoln in that city several days ago
was given to Lincoln He at once
repudiated his confession and declared
he knew his wife was still living.