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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-02

Of the arch of the book. There he is
facing toward the left, hat slightly on
one side, top pinched in, keen eyes
just visible through the glasses and
set on something which is apparently
interesting him from top to toe; the
lines of the mouth indicating a sup
pressed smile. Business suit and
handkerchief partly pulled out of his
breast pocket. A picture truer to
life could not have been taken with
a hundred sittings. Pause in your
reading of any part of the book and
turn to the picture. You will believe
what you have been reading for
there is the evidence of the truth Of
every particular thing said.
Opposite the frontispieoe is the title
page, the title Arthur G. Staples The
Inner Man" being framed in q decor
alive border of Persian orange. This
color and black are the colors Of the
printing throughout the book. Dec
orative panels and initials head the
decorators Close. all in Persian
orange, each sketch. The leaves of
the book are Italian hand made with
gilded tops.
Next the table of contents, follow
ed by the>Foreword by J. b. Wohl-
farth Of the Journal. It is thumb
nan sketch, true, appropriate and
finely etched. Then a poem, "The
Reason" by Margaret Given of Bow
doinham. a warm friend and admirer
Of Arthurs during and since his Bow
dainharn days.
Then the eight sketches of
"A. G. s." by artists, the portrait of
each one of whom has been drawn by
A. g. S. himself in his IMPRESSIONS
tic comments under Just Talks" in
the Lewiston Evening journal.
The first 1.-THE Youth of. Arthur G.
Staples" by Harold M. Sewall. Play
mates in boyhood I'VE lived on the
same street, within a stones throw
of each other. walked to and from
the same school,. muckered at base
BAH in the same vacant lot" gradu-
ating the one from Harvard and the
other from Bowdoin in. the same
year, keeping always in close touch
with one another and the closest of
lifelong friends. 1t is a remarkably
fine sketch, not line exaggerated,
human and most Interesting.
The second, Arthur's Bowdoin days
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-02

The combination chemical truck
from the Hartford fire station re-
sponded to two still alarms, Sunday,
for minor fires. At 7.20 A. NJ. o
call came from the residence OF Ed
ward ]. DUNE. 10 Allen street, for
a chimney fire. Two small cilemi-
Gals were used. and there was mo
damage. At 2.25 r. NJ. q grass fire
near the Purintcn brick yard on Mt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-02

Dr. ana Mrs. william McDayid,
who have recently returned to Au-
gusta after passing the winter. In
California, win be the honor guests
at an informal reception which will
be rendered them by the Gen. Phil
Sheridan Circle. Ladies' Of the @. A.
r.. at Grand Army hall, Tuesday
afternoon from 4 to 8 o'clock. Mem
bers Of the Seth Williams Post, q.
A. r., and their wives are cordially
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-02

The Fisher. Club OF the Green
Street Methodist church will meet
Tuesday evening at 100 with Mrs.
Herbert Caldwell, 30 South Chest.
nut street. Members win come pre-
pared to sew. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-02

Vernon avenue called the truck.
This blaze was extinguished by the
energetic use Of shovels and brooms.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-02

invited to be present at this receps
ton, also the members OF the Seth
Williams Relief Corps. 100.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-02

There will be a regular meeting
Sl the Sons of Veterans Auxiliary.
NO. ~, at G. A. r. Hall this Monday
evening at 7.30. There will be ini-
uation of new members and the off
.irsr are requested TO wear white
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-02

Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Lowe ana :
two children Of Lynn, Mass. ARE :
visiting In this city with Mrs. r.. q. Z
Quinn OF Patterson street, and Mrs. {
Arthur Percivai Of North Augusta 5
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-02

Chief Justice Cornish Heads List of Half Score in COM
position Of Beautifully Bound Book of 10 Chapters
On Various Phases of His Life-Noted Maine Editor Is
Summoned to Capital by Justice-"R0und Table" Ban
duet Augusta House
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-02

Mrs. Charles C. Metcalf ana
uaughter, Miss Georgia Metcalf,
were at Rangeley Lakes over the
holiday and week end, making the
"Trip by automobile.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-02
AUGUSTA LOCALS

The regular meeting of the Gen
rhii SHERIDAN Circle, Ladies OF ths
". A. r., will he held at the hal
Tuesday afternoon 49,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-02

LOCAL NOTICE
opening dance Tuesday night, Bel
srade Grange hall. Smiths orches-
ra. Dancing every Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-02
DAILY KENNEBEC JOURNAL
Telephone ass

Cards Of Thanks. obituary notices, res
buttons of respect, etc. will Be
charged at the rate of ten cents per
line. No charge less than 20 cents.
subscribers who fail to receive the
journal promptly will confer favor
" notifying the .otiice Immediately.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-02

big opening dance and supper.
NV Convent hall. North Whitehead.
naonday night. Smiths orchestra.
aheiag every Monday. ..nnaySld2t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-02

ward meetings will be held at the
polling places In Wards four, five
ana six at 7.30 this evening for the
purpose of clecting representatives
10 the Board of Education.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-02

Monday, June 2, 1924
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-02

xnESEN1ED
ARTHUR q. STAPLES
BY
HAROLD M. SEWALL
KENNETH c. NJ. STILLS
LESLIE c. CORNISH
WILLIAM T. GARDINER
BYRON BOYD
WILLIAM r. PATTANGALL
GEORGE C. WING. JR.
CHARLES s. HICHBORN
PERCIVAL p. BAXTER
On the following page are the well
known lines Of Burns
20 Wad some pow'r the giftie
gle us
IT. Ts9 see oursels as ithers see
There the frontspiece, q course the
picture Of X G. s, During the last
session of the Legislature there
for a time about the State House two
brothers and a third man, not relate
ed, all who looked so nauchF alike
that they We're called "The Triplets."
Arthur was interested in getting q
picture OF them for the Journal BY q
photographer at the Stats House.
Sam Conner expressed q wish to get
q picture OF Arthur but said he was
picture shy. Sam and the photo
grapher put up scheme TO call In
Arthur to assist In getting the pie
ture he wanted OF the tripiets and,
when that was finished. the photo
grapher was to remark casually to
Arthur that he wanted shot at him
just as he was, hat on. Arthur fell
TOR it and the result is the keystone
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-11
BELMONT, NOTED
SPORTSMAN, DIES
IN new YORK HOME

New York, Dec. 10.-August Bel
mont, flnancier and famous sports
man. died here today.
Mr.. Belmont died at his home at
$50 Park Avenue. Mrs. Belmont
and his son, Morgan. were at the
bedside.
Mr.. Belmont was born in New
York, February Is. 1858. He enter
ed Harvard University In 1870 after
preparing at the Rectory School.
Hampden, Conn, and Phillips
Exeter Academy.
In 1875 he entered the banking
firm of his father of which assumed
control in 1890 ut the death of his
father and has throughout his iite
been prominent in banking circles.
At the time of his death he was
head Of the firm of August Belmont
and Company.
He was chairman of the board OF
the Louisville and Nashville Rail-
road. n director OF the st. Paul Rail-
road. a director OF the Equitable
life insurance Company and or the
Manhattan Trust Company, the Ma
tional Park Bank. the Bank of~the
state of New York and various 9TH
err corporations.
Mr.. belmont was married twice
and was the father OF three chill
dren. His first wife. whom ne mar
ried in 1881, was Bessie II. Morgan.
lcontinued on Page 5-co'. - ,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-11
DOG SAVES LIVES !.
SKOWHECkN FAMILY
HOME IS BURNED
Especial TO Kennebec Journai)

Especial TO Kennebec JournaD
Skowhegan, Me, Dec. 10-Early
this morning. Mr.. and Mrs. Walter
Stevens were awakened at their homo
on Bigelow Hill by the barking OF
their dog to find their house ftiied
with smoke and the kitchen and shsd
afire. They had only time to get out.
wrapping their two little sons in
quilts. The cattle and horses were
unhitched and let loose : and were
saved.
The buildings Including the house.
barn, shed and wagon house, all con-
nected. their entire contents, ffcifid-
ing house furnishings, all clothes.
hay. an Essex coach, a large auto
truck were destroyed. There was O.
very heavy wind and before assist
ance could reach them the IRE was
beyond control.
The family went to the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Ora Mitchell nearby,
but are to occupy for the winter O.
workshop which Is located on the op-
posite side Of tho road. A flock OF
hens and six pigs were also burned.
This was formerly the william Allen
place and the Stevens have been re-
siding there since the first Of the
summer. The loss is estimated at
about $4,000 and q small insurance
was carried. Aasat.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-11
FOR RURAL SCHOOLS

Portland, Dec. JOB. d. Varney
Of Jonesboro. presenting the report
OF the committee on Education. de-
clared for q efficient teaching and
equipment for the rural as for the
city schools. He expressed the be-
lief that economy should not be, SO
exercized as to operate to the dis
advantage of the schools.
MIR. Varney advocated consolida-
ton Of rural schools to insure bet
ter teaching and equipment which
he believed so necessary, and the
provision Of transportation to move
the pupils from town to town.
The Grange cottage at Good Will
Farm at Hinckley was the subject
Of an appeal on the part of Mrs.
Kate 3. Ellis OF Fairfield. Here 10
girls are cared for and educated in
a cottage maintained by the grange.
An. appeal for improvements in
the penal institutions of the State
of Augusta. chairman Of the State
prison commission. A resolution en-
dorsing his proposals is before. the
body.
George q. Perham Of Woodstock
spoke on AUTO taxation. recommend
ing new system of taxes by permit.
Resolutions introduced for reference
to committees without debate includ-
cd q proposal to award prizes for the
best ritual4stic work in each juris-
diction,. support for Near East Re-
lief work. support of the policy of
government operation of water pow
err, and a strong declaration against
the passage OF the child labor
amendment to the federal constitu-
tion.
= The report of the committee on
roads. presented by Its chairman, 1.
w. Case Of Lubec, stressed the inn
portance Of moro adequate patrol
work.
The fifth or Pomona degree was
conferred on q class of 80 by the
degree team of Cumberland county
Pomona at the afternoon session.
The degree of Flora. or sixth degree.
was conferred at the evening ses-
sion on a class numbering about
800,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-11
Three Buildings of Normal
School Destroyed - 500
Students Driven From Dor
mitories-6OO Grade Pupils
to Be Cared for Elsewhere
Aged Woman Dies of Shock

Bridgewater. Dec. 10.-Three
buildings of the Bridgewater Nor.
NAL School were destroyed early to-
day by fire which drove from their
dormitories 300 young men and
women students. and. caused q loss OF
approximately half million dollars.
Chief William f. Daley OF the
Brockton Fire Department. one OF
the three outside departments sum
moned, to aid in extinguishing, the
blaze. suffered a compound fracture
of a leg, Mrs Francis L. Fobes. an
aged widow. who took refuge with
neighbors when her home was
threatened, died suddenly as she was
returning to her home.
The fire, which ruined the model
school building. Tillinghast Hall and
the Woodward Building destroyed
property. 1t was estimated, which
could not, be replaced for less than
$75O.OOO.
Starting in the Model School, the
fire spread to the two dorm itory
buildings. Although driven from
their rooms, students were able to
save most OF their valuables.
Firemen from Brockton. West
'Bridgewater and Middleboro helped
fight the fire.
Six hundred grade pupils. OF
Bridgcwater, who were receiving in
struction IN the model school will
be cared for temporarily elsewhere.
it was said.
Principal Boyden announced to-
day that the school is one of the old
est of its kind in existence and had
been dismissed temporarily. He
said that he hoped that the senior
pupils would be able to resume their
studies in the buildings which were
saved. He praised the faculty men,
bers who assisted in emptying the
threatened buildings without panic
or disorder. The school has $50
students on it's rolls of which sou
were said to live in the dormitories'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-11
Poison Found in
Stomach Mrs. Mercier
findings of Experts

Plttsfeli, Mass. Dec. 1O.--Wit-
nesses for the defense were called
today In the trial OF Louis p. Mer-
cier, charged with the murder of his
wife, Eugenic Poison was found In
the stomach Of Mrs. Mercier after
her death. DIR. George Il. McGrath,
medical examiner OF Suffolk county.
and DR.. William +. Boos, Harvard
universalist toxicologist. testified be-
fore the prosecution, rested this
morning.
II Louis r. MERCER takes the
stand In his own defense he will tes-
uty that he warned his wife. Eu-
genie. about the presence of poison
In his home" Attorney James N.
Rosenthal said Mt the conclusion OF
his opening remarks for the defense
today. 'Mercier took his wifc's
paregoric bottle in her presence,
poured the paregoric into the sink
and told her that he was going to
put poison into the bottle" he add
cd, HE also showed the bottle to
her when he brought 1t back con-
aiming poison and put the container
on the shelf"
Attorney Rosenthal did not. how
ever, intimate whether or not the
defense would contend that Mrs.
MERCER committed suicide. Outside
eta general denial OF guilt, the pro-
gram Of the defense was not out
lined.
Witnesses summoned by the de-
Tense testified today that Mercier
took out an insurance policy on his
own life in 1910 payable to his wife
sut surrendered the policy later.
counsel for the defense were not
prepared tonight. they said. to an.
nounce whether Mercier would be
PUT on the witness stand.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-11
Quarrymen Maine
Coast Reach Pact
On Prices for 3 Years

Rockland, Me-, Dec. ia three
days conference between granite
manufacturers operating on this sec
ton OF the Maine coast and men
affiliated with the Quarrymen's
union. resulted early today in an
amicable adjustment of a bin of
prices for the threetyear period be-
ginning April l next
Tonight special meetings will be
held by the unions at Halls quarry,
Vinalhaven, st. George. Long Cove,
Clark's Island and Wildcat. when
endorsement of the committees ac-
ton is fully expected. New York.
Philadelphia and Rockland dealers
we're represented in the conference.
Scores Of items comprise the new
bill of prices. but the result Is viz
tually an increase of three cents an
hour for ~quarrymen and men en-
ployed in allied trades. The quarry
men will be advanced from $4.16 to
81 40 a day.
Paving cutters will hold similar
conference in a few days. the object
being to avert possible suspension of
activities when spring comes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-11
Muscle Shoals Is
Object of Series
Attacks by Senators

Washington, Dec. 10.-The Under
wood Muscle Shoals bill was a target
for attack in the Senate today and its
author. Senator Underwood. Democrat.
Alabama. was compelled to defend his
measure vigorously. .,...
The sharpest assault was made by a
member Of the Alabama senator's own
party. Senator Mcclellan of Tennessee.
who charged that the Underwood bill
virtually would give Muscle Shoals to
the Alabama Power Co."
Chairman Norris Of the Senate ag-
ricuIture committee. who has fought
the bill all along. also attempted to
amend the Underwood measure, which
is before the chamber as an amend
ment TO a bill by Senator Norris re-
ported at the last session by the COM
mittee. In q compromise with him.
Senator Underwood accepted part Of
the Norris amendment. which struck
out q qualifying phrase Of the fertil-
izer clause. AS amended the bill re-
quires the conversion into fertilizer Of
nitrogen not needed for national de-
Tense.
Leaders expect to obtain q final vote
before the end OF the week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-11
WORD FOR FARMER

portland, Me-, Dec. 1O.-The worth
., farmers is becoming apparent to
their city brothers and the legisla-
,or. as never before, A. N. Peasley
~ Turner said in reporting for the
,ommittee on agriculture today at
,be annual session OF the Maine
State Grange.
This interest, he said. has been
made manifest in many efforts, some
wise. some otherwise, to 1egislate
prosperity for the farmer. Unfortu-
nately, most of these attempts, he
added, have resulted in an increase
in the rate OF taxation. thus adding
to rather than diminishing the farm
er,s burden.
Farmers were scored for their lax
ny in church attendance in the re-
port "Very few farmers attend
church." he said. though most of
them believe in it. i believe care
lessness and thoughtlessness are to
blame rather than lack OF religious
Conviction
Former United States Senator
Obadiah Gardner, for a number of
years master OF the State Grange,
criticized the legislative methods of
the organization. He declared that
its method of attacking Legislative
problems was weak and slipshod and
utterly without concentration.
Mr.. Gardner added that. in his
opinion. the legislative program of
the National Grange also was wrong
because of lack Of concentration. He
said the Farmers Union, n much
smaller organization, gets far better
results In national legislation be-
cause OF its concentrated and unan-
iinous effort and program.
In @ six sided contest, III. l.. Nc
1aughin of Pressure Isle was elect
ed a member of the executive COM
mlttee to succeed T.. 7. Clifford of
winthrop. Frank A. Potter of Ban
gor MAS reelected to this commit
tee
The executive committee will act
later on an invitation to meet next
year at Bangor. State Master John
T. Abbott announced today that the
National Grange will be invited to
meet In Maine In 1926.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-11
HUGE Navy SEAPLANE
NOSED|VES INTO OCEAN !
SKILLED, 3FATALLYH URT'
Group Of Five Officers.
and Enlisted Men En-.
gagged In Aerial
Target Practice ! :

San Diego, CAL, Dec. 10
Five officers and enlisted men
attached to squadron Number
2 of the battle fleet, air squad.
rons, were killed and three
others probably fatally injured
when the huge twin motored
H-16 type seaplane in which
they were engaged in aerial
target practice. nosedived 1900
feet into the sea this morning.
The accident was the worst in
the histoSy Of naval aviation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-11
find HOLES IN
STORY MORTIMER
IN TRIAL FORBES

Chicago, Dec. 1o.--(By A. P.)-Hours
of intense cross examination today de-
veloped several flaws in the story Of
Elias II. Mortimer. chief government
witness in the Forbes conspiracy trial.
concerning his attempts to obtain vet
Grams bureau hospital contracts
through corrupt acts.
THAT was my recollection at the
time." Mortimer said when confronted
with exhibits of his testimony before
the Senate committee which differed
substantially from his direct testimony
at the present trial.
Mortimer was on the witness stand
today for his third day of cross exam
nation in the trial of Charles X.
Forbes, former director of the veter-
ans bureau, and John w. Thompson,
Chicago and st. Louis contractor,
charged with conspiracy to defraud the
government in hospital construction
awards during Forbes administration.
Randolph Laughlin, counsel for
Thompson, centered cross examination
on transactions involving the Thomp-
son & Black Construction Co. and al
lied concerns in which Thompson was
interested.
Laughlin endeavored to establish
evidence that the agreement between
Thompson & Black and Mortiper I'M
der which the latter was the negotiat-
ing agent of the construction firm in
veterans bureau matters. was based
on an understanding entirely free from
any considerations suggesting con-
spiracy or even limiting at corruption.
WELL" the witness replied, "thcy
know I int al- with Colonel
Forbes
Opening his negotiations with the
contractors, Mortimer said he had de-
manded SO per cent. Of the profits from
hospital projects. but later reduced his
Price. Mortimer said he had offered
six separate brides to Forbes for hos
pital contracts. They varied in
amounts from 100000, indirectly, to
small cash transactions between 500
and $500.
Laughlin drew from The witness the
admission that he had cooperated with
William McCauley, representative of
the Sutherland Construction Co. of ST.
Louis. in obtaining a contract for the
Sutherland company during the period
he testified he was under agreement
with Thompson & Black.
II had entree at the veterans bureau
and McCauley did not Mortimer said.
Asked why he had not requested
note for the amount from Forbes as
in the case of the alleged payment of
$4,000 in a Chicago hotel in June, 1892,
Mortimer answered.:
"Well, We had him coming along
pretty good and were expecting the
award for the superstructure on the
Northampton hospital job, and We did
not want to ruffie him."
Mortimer.s cross examination still
was incomplete when court adjourned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-11
THE DEAD

Lieutenant Giochino Varini. pilot
OF the plane: survived by widow,
Mrs. Minnie May varini, Pensacola,
FL. body recovered.
Lieutenant Kilburn II, Roby, rs
sistant pilot; widow lives in San
Diego; body un-recovered. ~-';-
Lieutenant Arthur r. Thurston, as
sistant pilot, mother Mrs. c.. ED, Il.
Thurston, Orange. n. j.. body seees-
cred.
Fred D. Criell. aviation chief ma.
ch.nist's mate. widow resides In San
Diego: body recovered.
J. Wioczk. radio man. first class,
mother resides at 600 West Eighth
Street. Oswego, N. y; body not re-
covered.s
Seriously injured: ---'-''-'
Hayter X. Davenport, aviation ma
chinist mate. first class, mother lives
in Bristol, Va.
]. ID. Massingill. aviation rigger.
first class. mother Mrs. Tarrolle Mas
singill. Knoxville, Tenn.
Il. Pautz, aviation machinist mate.
first class, wife Mrs. Lavlna Pautx.
8 n Diego.
Although aviation officials believe
that the exact cause of the Tragedy
probably will never BIO known, q
fairly accurate idea OF what hap
pened was obtained from Lieutenant
Joseph II. Cowan, pilot of the sea
plane towing the target for the
wrecked plane.
The H-16 plane was flying about
So niles an hour when Lieutenant
Varini attempted n right vertical
turn. The ship was about 100 feet
above the ocean and about half n
mile southwest of Point Iona.
Either thecontrols damned or one
or more of the wires running to the
rudder and ailcrcns snapped. The
plane. Weighing more than ton,
went into a spin aud plunged Into
the sea. Sp1!ntcrs from the wreck
ed plane covered the sea for several
hundred feet. 7""N~'