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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-14
STATE HOUSE
MAINE SCHOOLS
IMPROVING SAYS
i DR.. 4. 0. THOMAS
conpass Interesting Statistics
Showing Fine Record Made
BY Maine High School Grad
yates Entering the Colleges
Of State Last Fan g5s,s

A very unusual record for college
work In that made by the GIL grad
yates Of Maine high schools who last
fall entered Maine colleges and the
State University, according 70 sta
tistics Just compiled By DR.. A. o.
Thomas. State commissioners Of sdu-
cation.
These students were assigned sos
grades Of which SAT were honor grades
and 245 were failures. the failures
represented 718 per cent, while the
honor grades were 27.3 per cent
This does not indicate that our
young people who finish our high
schools are either unworthy or un-
asserted DIR. Thomas yesterday.
while our schools are not good
enough, they are improving. 1t is
not probable we shall ever exceed
these percentages very greatly for
as the high school Is strengthened
the college requirements may bs In
erased"
Commissioner Thomas pointed out
that THE test of the pudding IL in
the eating" when the pudding
happens to be education the ;nethcd
IL no less effective" no continued.
THE people Of the state will be e.
UecldlIy interested III WHdL Inc IIBu
schools of the state are doing and
how the product gets along in col
iege. There are those who somehow
seem to feel that the young people
Of today have lost the virtues of
their parents and also their spirit OF
work. II achievement is the test.
this is an erroneous impression and
something OF a libel on our young
people who are. to my way of think
ing. about as good as we mako them.
IL they are not better 1t Is our fault.
Not enough of our young people
are going to college. In June of
1923. 1851 pupils completed elemen-
tary school; 1916 entered high
school. This Is school mortality CT
only 875-a remarkable showing.
That same June we graduated 1891
students from our high schools
which was approximately 80 per cent
as large as the class entered.
"Of these 1891 graduates Gil en-
tered Maine colleges and the State
University. or these 100 entered
Bates; 20 entered Bowdoin: lit en-
tered Colby; and 304 entered the
University. Bowdoin has smlller
number because only men are re-
ceived and Bowdoin draws largely
from other states. About 200 went
to colleges outside Of Maine and
about 800 entered our Normal
SCHOOL,"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-14

scot Water & Power Company and
the Brewer Water Company were au-
thorized to take water from the Pc
nobscot river; the Orono Water Com
pany, from the Penobscot and it's
tributaries, expressly including Che
mo lake and Chemo stream land the
Bangor Railway & Electric Company.
from various sources including Che
mo lake with the consent of the COM
mission.
He argued that whether the pro-
posed consolidation Is or is not ap-
proved can make little difference just
now, because in either case the pro-
posed rates will produce less than
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-14

were approved Tuesday at the Office
Of the attorney general:
Unity Confectionery Company, Inc,
organized at Portland, to manufac-
ture and deal In candy; capital stock
$4,000. all common; nothing paid in;
par value of shares, 800; three
shares subscribed-president and
treasurer. Charles Israelson of Port
land; Michael Flaherty and Israel
Bernstein of Portland.
Bangor Terminal Corporation. or
ganized at Augusta, to carry on the
business of mining and maintaining
rcfineries, factories and storehouses:
capital stock 1000 shares Of no par
value; nothing paid IN; five shares
subscribed; MISREPRESENTATION. d.
A. Leland Of Augusta: treasurer. 2.
M. Hill; e. N. Leavitt and e. r. Fos-
ter OF Augusta; and w. T. Gardiner
of Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-14
Prone Pressure
ResuscitatiOn to
Be Demonstrated

There will be a demonstration of
the prone pressure method of resus-
citation by Captain Robert E. Miller
at 11.30 A. NJ. Wednesday, May 81.
in the hall of representatives at the
State House under the auspices of
the American Red Cross Life Savings
Corps, New England Division.
No charge will be made and no col
lection will be taken at this demon
stration. The purpose of the demon
stration will be to teach persons to
do the right thing at the right time in
case Of accidents, such as danger
from drowning, electric shock, etc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-14

the first State Highway Commission
in 1913 and has always been actively
interested in highway development.
His present term of service to which
he was appointed by Governor Bax-
ter. will expire August 20.
Three other candidates have been
mentioned in connection with the
position to which it is said that
Governor Baxter will soon make
an appointment. They are Perley E.
Ripley of South Paris. chairman of
the board of directors of the Maine
Automobile Association: Daniel w.
Hoegg, Jr., of South Portland, secre-
tary of the Maine Automobile Asso-
citation, and Harvey ID. Granville of
Parsonsfield, House chairman of the
committee on ways and bridges of
the last Legislature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-14

ton. From Monson to Greenville, in
bad condition, impossible above
Shirley.
Bangor to Houlton-Passable ex-
cept for two miles in Smyrna, which
is in bad condition.
Houlton to charlottesville.
Caribou to Van Buren-Impass-
able. on account of bad section in
Cyr PL
Van Buren, to Fort Kent-In fair
condition except for bad section be-
tween Madawaska and Frenchville.
Van Bhren to Hamlin, Caswell.
Limestone and Fort Fairfield-Pass-
able.
Calais TO Danforth and Houlton-
Passable, but rough.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-14
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improve the system which 1t has had
for so many years, taking its water
supply from the Penobscot river un-
der the contract which the petitioner
assumed and under which 1t now says
Il il bound but which is now seeks to
repudiate. He said Old Town Is OPP
posed to the consolidation because OF:
quality Of the water; insufficient sup
ply without bog storage; Inadequate
fire protection: and increased cost
Water Company's CONVENTIONS
In presenting the case Of the Pc
nobscot County Water Company, At
torney Shelton declared that under
various legislative grants, the Penob-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-14
PenObscOt Water
Co. Cases Argued
At Hearing Before
p. u. Commission

Consolidation OF all OF the water
works of the Penobscot County Wa
ter Company in that county and the
rates to be charged to customers
were the questions at issue at
spirited hearing held before the
Public Utilities Commission on Tues
day at its office at the State House.
Three petitions formed the basis
OF the hearing: First. that OF the
Penobscot County Water Company
against itself, in which 1t alleged
that the rates under which 1t is
bound under contracts 1t took over
in acquiring the franchises and
property of the Bangor Railway &
Electric Company. as o water COM
pany, and the Orono Water Com
pany. are unreasonable. insufficient,
unjustly discriminatory, and unlaw-
full in that they do not provide the
complainant with q just return for
the service rendered and do not dis
tribute the costs according to any
Just standards.
In the second petition. the Penob-
scot County Water Company seeks
to combine and consolidate all of its
water works in that county into
single system and to take water
therefor from Chemo lake and its
tributaries. The third petition was
thai Of James a. Spencer and others
against the water company. alleging
that the service rendered by the
utility Il inadequate and insufficient
In North Brewer.
Attorneys Werner e. fitzpatrick
and Charles J. Hutchins of Bangor
presented the case Of Brewer and
Veaxie opposing the changes sought
by the complaining company. At
torney William r. Pattangall OF Au-
gusta appeared Tor the inhabitants
OF Orono and Veazie. and Attorney
Joseph Could of Bangor was coun-
sci for the people of Old Town. At
torney w. b. Shelton OF Lewiston
presented the argument In favor or
the petitions Of the Penobscot Coun-
ty Water Company.
It was the contention OF Attorney
Hutchins that without authority and
without even obtaining the approval
OF the Public Utilities Commission or
of the city OF Brewer or the town
of veaxie. the distributing system OF
those communities was disconnected
from the Penobscot river as the
source of supply. and water from
Chemo lake and Blackman stream
was begun to be and has ever since
been pumped through those mains
and pipes for the use Of the people
Of those communities.
ne alleged that the distributing
system In Brewer has largely be-
come inadequate. that there are
many lakes near Brewer in which
the water IL clearer and purer than
In Chemo lake, and that the rates
should not be raised because the
people are already paying all thar
The services are worth.
Case OF Oron0 and veaxio
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-14

take examinations Tuesday befoIs
the state board Of examiners to regas
late the practice Of embalming. IM
examinations were conducted by hals
ry +. G. Hay Of Westbrook and Dr. = J.
Il. Kendall, state commissions "
health, members Of the board. -
Secretary CRUDE b. Cornish o. -
Charities Board will pass today = =
Bath on matters Of business.
Miss Elizabeth Leslie, supervise
for the Charities Board. viii 60 =
Portland today on matteres OF pus.s
ness.
CRUDE B. Cornish, secretary for ~
Charities Board. win give an aoos,s
on the work OF the board at Q H.,
ing Of the North Augusta Granss
next Tuesday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-14
Bulletin on
Road Conditions

The following bulletin on Maine
highway conditions was issued Tues
day at the State Highway Depart
ment:
Pennington to Rangeley-Pass-
able.
Winslow to Albion and Belfast
In fair condition.
Dexter to Monson-InI good condi-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-14

335-A model whose beauty will appeal to
all. Made Of fine domestic check gingham
with double roll collar, pockets, sleeves
and collar trimmed with ricrac to match
wide sash belt-two generous pockets.
Sizes SO to 46. Price S2.9S.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-14

324-A truly serviceable dress made of
dependable Bates quarterback check
Bingham. Collar and yoke trimmed with
fine organdie-Tuxedo lapels two nice
pockets-wide sash belt. Sizes SO to 46.
All the desired colors. Price S4.9S.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-14
Nelson Candidate
For Reapp0intment
As Highway COm'r.

Contrary to the rumor heard re-
Gently. Lyman H. Nelson OF Portland
viii be Q candidate to succeed him.
self as q member of the State High
way Commission.
Mr.. Nelson was the chairman OF
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-14

The certificates Of incorporation OF
the kollQMing two new corporations
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-14

354-A new and dainty Bates check
Bingham dress, with allover insert in
waist. Collar, cuffs and pockets trimmed
with white organdie and double rows OF
hemstitching and piping, altogether MAX
ing a really striking design. A narrow bias
sash belt adds to the beauty OF dress
which carries an Irresistible appeal. Sizes
SO to 46. Price $5.9S.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-14

3O6-A clever dress with long lines, made
of large check Bates ginghan,-t trimmed
with white Pique pockets, collar and front
of waist hemstitched and ornamented with
fine loops, altogether giving very natty
effect. Wide belt. Sizes SO to 46. Splendid
colors. Price $3.9S.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-14

345-This is, a very attractive
dress in a popular check Cling
ham, trimmed with white Pique
-Pico edging on collar, pock-
cts, sleeves and yoke. Front and
pockets also hemstltched-sash
belt. Splendid assortment of
colors. Sizes SO to 46. Price
$4.9S.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-14

3oO-A new design in Bates Fancy Bingham. Tucked
front-telescope pockets-colar, cuffs and front of
waist trimed with extra quality colored Organize
Pleasing in style, and will surely appeal to women who
desire charming yet serviceable frock variety of
novel colors. Sizes Sc to 46. Price $59S.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-14

356-A cleverly designed mo-
DEL suitable for all ages and
wide usages. Made Of fine quail
ity check Gingham with collar,
cuffs, pockets and front trim
med with superior quality ALL
over. String belt. Colors in all
the popular shades. Sizes, SO to
46. Price $5.98.
344-Something really new in Bates bingham. Pat
tern is copy of high priced wooden drcss-made in
stylish coat model fastened with three pearl buttons
hand made buttonhoes-net alover yoke-string belt.
Sizes So to 46. Very attractive colors Price $685.
Evening star., 1924-04-13
COLORADO GREETS
M'ADOO WARMLY
Sentiment for Uninstructed Dele
gates Apparent, However.
Coolidge G. o. P. Favorite.
Special Dispatch to Tn. Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star
DENVER. Col, April 12-Denver re-
| ceived William Gibbs McAdoo, first OF
the presumptive presidential candidates
of either party to pass this way. with
open arms April s.
The auditorium i'll which ne spoke was
far too small to accommodate the crowd
that clamored to hear him, and the
demonstration accorded him led his
Colorado manager to predict that the
Centennial state delegation to the ma
tional convention is as good as sewed up
for him.
Whether this will be the case, however
reTpains to be seen. For there is still
apparent a strong undercurTent Of op-
position TO McAdoo. Instead of center
ing on any one man the opposition move
rent is for an uninstructed delegation.
Attacks Party BOSSES.
In his talk McAdoo asserted power
fui interests are at work within the
democratic party to prevent the nom
ination of progressive candidate, and
declared Wall street and the big in
terests are bending every effort to de-
feat him.
Opposition to Calvin Coolidge has not
yet reared its head in Colorado and the
Presidents managers here assert there
is no probability that it will
The senatorial situation appears un-
changed. with prospects apparently
bright for the return of Lawrence G.
Phipps TO Washington. J. B. DAY.
Evening star., 1924-04-13
SMITH LEADS FIELD
| IN CONNECTICUT RACE
Underwood Second Choice and Nc
Adoo Third-Democrats to Con-
Vene Next Month.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star
HARTFORD, Conn, April 1.-THE
Connecticut republicans have elected
seventeen delegates to the national
convention. who, although uninstruct-
ed, willk be a unit for President Cool
idge. Eyes now are turned toward
the democratic state convention next
month. the delegates to which were
elected this week. Hartford sends
forty-one delegates to, the democratic
state convention, headed by Mayor
Richard J. Kinsella, recently defeat
ed for reelection as mayor. The
Hartford mayor is a supporter of
Gov. Alfred L. Smith The Empire
State governor will find other friends
in the Hartford delegation and viii
apparently have the largest number
of Connecticut delegates in the na-
tional convention, with Underwood
second and McAdoo third.
There will be IA delegates in the
democratic state convention and a
large majority of them are unin-
Structed- H. L. HORTON.
Evening star., 1924-04-13
INTEREST is SLIGHT
IN KEYSTONE STATE
Voters Leaving Primary Almost
Entirely to Politicians-Many
Demand Coolidge.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star
HARRISBURG, Pa, April 12.-Tne
average Pennsylvania voter, who turned
things upside down a dozen years ago
and in 1922 tramped on states, has de-
ciined to get excited over the presden-
tiai primary coming on April 22. He
is wearing his habitual calm, and al
lowing the men who play politics to do
the hustling. 1t is going to be difficult
to get out even fair vote.
The republican state organization is
keeping it's pact with Gov Clifford
Pinchot, and will elect him as one of
the seven delegates at large TO the con-
vention. The governor has been in
clined to be peaceful of late and to look
forward to legislative days next winter.
The Keystone state delegation at large
and practically all OF the district dele
gates viii be uninstructed, but there is
q plan on foot for a. caucus to be he'd
in Philadelphia, when the state commit
tee reorganiZes in May, which may lead
TO Coolidge demonstration. Several
prominent delegate candidates have de-
ciared personal preferences for the
President
While the democrats have numerous
contests the rank and file is displaying
little interest. Like the republicans, the
democratic delegation will be unin-
Structed, but there will be quite Il few
favorable to William G. McAdoo and
some for Gov. "AI'' Smith.
A. BOYD HAMILTON
Evening star., 1924-04-13
NEBRASKA PRIMARY
RESULTS EXPLAINED
Resentment at Johnson Tactics
One Reason for Overwhelming
Coolidge Victory.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
OMAHA, Neb., April 12.-Victory OF
President Coolidge and of Senator
Norris in Nebraska primaries on the
same party ticket, the two held to be
presents one of the remarkable
features of the direct primary.
Adam McMullen. successful repub-
lican candidate for nomination for
governor, is neither so radical as
Norris, sor so regular as the majority
of the conservative wing of the party
that backed 'the President to man.
The Presidents victory is ascribed to
the feeling that Johnson really did not
represent the progressive idea and to
resentment at the Californian's tactics.
Democratic leaders say the big vote
for the denomination of Gov. Bryan
and the strong interest in the demo-
cratic senatorship contest nomination
for which went to J. j. Thomas Of
Seward, indicate that the party will be
tactically strong in November il the
proper type of candidate for President
is named. The democratic national
delegation is uninstructed. No candi-
date was filed in the preferential
primaries on the democratic side, but
unofficial reports indicate voters in
the name of McAdoo more than any
other candidate.
1t is doubtful If third party senti-
ment will be reused to any strength
in this state if the democratic nomi-
nee for President meets progressive
standards.
Reports have reached Omaha that
Senator Howell, is secretly leaning
toward a movement that has its pur-
pose the nomination Of Judge Kenyon
at Cleveland GEORGE +. FISHER.
Evening star., 1924-04-13
Deatts.

BoHANEAH. Thursday, April 10. 1924,
THOMAS W. BoHANSAH. beloved husba nd
aitt 81 rautne G honannah ana brother Of the late
neral from st. Joseph's Home. Monday, April
II. where early mass will be said. Inter
ment Mount 0livet cemetery. I3s
DARNALL- Friday April IL. 1924 after q
long illness ANNA THOMAS DARNAIL4
aged 40 years. Of Bowie. Nd. Services Al
Sunday. April Is. pm. Relatives " and
Laurel. Nd.
DAYTON. Suddenly. Thursday, April 10, 1874
\. pAYTSs. aged 3 9 years ssi nv remains nsts car
be viewed at P. A TsttavuII's funeral par,
ior; 44S 7th st s.w. Funeral services with
national cemetery Monday, April II, nj
1:30 pm.
DICKSON. At the Naval Hospital. Saturday
pfcKsoN. Medical corps. United States
Navy (retiredl. Funeral services ut Cav
ler's chapel Tuesday at pm. IBtermeni
at Arlington. Please omit flowers. i4'
am. ALBERT LEvERING. beloved son OF
Annie E. and the late Albert l.. Glover. Fu
neral from Zurhorst's chapel, 3rd and East
Capitol sts, Monday morning, IL O'Clock.
Relatives and friends invited 13'
HAGAE. Friday. April IL, 1924. RICHARD
l., husband Of the late Sarah G. Hagan. Pu
neral services at the the. residence of his sos,
April IA. at pm. Relatives and friends
invited. Interment at Arlington cemetery.
baltimore and Frederick, Nd, papers
please copy.)
HESS. Departed this life Thursday. April 10.
1924. at IL pm, CLARA MAY HESS, the
srgSaf Fnnera Monday ana April H.
pm, from her parents residence, S27 9th
st. s.w. Interment Cedar Hill cemetery.
Relatives and friends are invited. 1s
residence of his sister. Mrs. Annie N. Davis,
1923 3oth st. NV. DAVID R., beloved son
of the late Mary E. Hughes and George Z.
iate nrs residence. io2s soth st. n'w.. Nom sonday. W
April 18th, at 2 o'cio~k pm. Relatives and
friends invited. Ihterment at Glenwood
cemetery. 13s
JACKSON. Suddenly. Thursday. April 10,
1924, at 1:3o Am. at her residence. 13 Fair
view ave.. Fairmont, Md, MARY JACKSON.
d. mother we 81 Of snd
Brown. She is survived by host Of rela-
funeral psriors Of W. Ernest Jarvis. 2222
Georgia ave. NV. Funeral services at
Tenth Street Baptist Cpres n1i1 y Rey Ale1an, an
nest Jarvis in charge.
LEWIS. Saturday. April u. 1924. MARY
FRANCES, daughter of the late Thomas and
of w. Il. Speare Company. 1908 H st. NV.
Tuesday at IL am. IA
MILLER. Saturday. April 12. 1924 at her
residence at Ashton; md, Md SARAH faa. T.. wife
Friends Meeting House. Sandy Spring, Md.
Monday, April II. at 2:30 pm. =
osMUN. Saturday, April 12, 1924, at her
residence. $40 Keefer place NV. MAR
GARET r.. daughter of the late Little G.
and Rachel V. osmun. Funeral from her
late residence Monday. April IA, at pm
Interment at Washington, n. J. IA
OVERDUE. April IL, 1924. at $3.50 pm
after a long illness. WILLIAM II. OVER
HUE the beloved husband of Ora ]. Overhus
of 1923 Clifton st. NV. Services at Hy
songs funeral home, 1900 St NV Mon
day, April "a, at 2;45 pm. Interrnent a
Clctanse, Ill.
Evening star., 1924-04-13
CLAIMS CORRUPTION
IN ILLINOIS PRIMARY
McAdoo Manager Says Evidence of
Fraud Will Go to Proper
Tribunals.
BY tie Associa ted Press,

Dy ASSOCidteu freSes
CHICAGO, April PA formal pub
lie statement today by David Ladd
Rockwell, national manager OF the
McAdoo campaign, referred to last
Tuesdays Illinois democratic primary
as "the most corrupt election in Chi
cago's history. Evidence Of gross
and palpable frauds and election
theft he said, will be presented
to the proper tribunal"
Ten district delegates pledged to
McAdoo were elected, despite the
boss control of the democratic vote
in Chicago, the statement said.
The strength of the McAdoo cause
wherever there was an honest count
is further shown by the fact ten dis
trict delegates pledged to McAdoo
are indicated by incomplete returns
as elected in the downstate districts.
while ten others. uninstructed, but
favorable TO McAdoo, were selected
throughout the state.
Essentials In Election.
There are two essentials in any
election, casting the ballot and count
ing. If either is corruptly manipulat-
ed there is cloud on the title Of
the apparent victor.
was aptly characterized by william
l.. OConnell, chairman of the Illinois
McAdoo campaign committee, as the
most corrupt primary j ever had
| known in my experience in Chicago
politics.
There is cloud on the boss title"
Carried Brennan CoIors.
McAdoo was upopposcd for the DEM
ocratIc presidential prefe renee in the
/ primary, but a slate of pledged Nc
Aooo delegates was entered in vir-
! tua!Iy every district and eight dele
gates at large sought support of the
McAdoo candidacy throughout the
state. The pledged candidates were
defeated by large majorities in Chi
caeo by entries carrying the colors
or George E. Brennan, Illinois demo-
cratic chieftain, but downstate the
McAdoo slate won in many districts
one of the clearest evidences of
the Chicago fraud" the statement
said. lis to be found in a comparison
Of returns in the city with those from
outside the county, where the Nc
Adoo pledged slate ran considerably
ahead of the boss slate"