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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-01-23
Tom
Sims
NEWS
National Debt Can
Be Paid

National Debt Can
Be Paid
lOUR national debt Is announced AZ
" about 80 billions. This Is more
than burglar makes, II IL even
moro than q booilcggcr makes. eN.
eopt ON holidays What can he done |?
Why. we can get Jack Dempsey 20
he "A good sport ana pay this debt for
us. That's settled,
WEATHER
Save these cuss words YOU uso on
winter. You can use most Of Them
on summer soon.
WEEKLY BOOK REVIEW
Among books recoiYed this week
which will bo reviewed later AFRO.
Tho Seed Catalog. Tho bank Hook.
Tho Calendar. Tho Dictionary. Tho
Spelling Book and The Encyclopedia.
All OF them AFRO bum
MARKETS
Cops are causing activity among
Wv w AefhhhA'h hhHiii kEfN7s
COMICS
Bryan has picked candidate.
Tho candidate isn't Bryan.
TAX NOTICE
No Sing Sing Inmates owe income
tax this year. Only one paid last
year, Clouds have silk insltlcs.
EDITORIAL
Mexico IS 10 trouble. Ohrcgon got
up too late one morning 90 meet the
daily crisis. Now things are 30 qulet
you can hear q pistol shot Ia Mckee
two blocks away. Those MoSicans
cat too many hot tanalea.
RADIO NOTES
a fan In Chile got New York. This
may stop the one about opening the
window and getting Chile.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-01-23
What Folks
Are Saying

MRS. AUGUSTA II. MCDONALD.
Evanston. H.. who IL going TO col.
legs despite her four grown children
IN similar institutions. ~ mother
should keep abreast OF her dangh.
tiers. who are apt to look upon their
schooling with an air OF superiority"
JUDGE HARRY gEIDAN, De.
trolt: The youth OF today knows
more OF tho adult than tho adult Of
today knows % tho youth"
SECRETARY OF LABOR DAVIS.
~ civilization rises when tho beaver
men outnumbcr tho rat mon. When
the rat men get the upper hand. the
civilization falls. Then the rats turn
and eat one another. and that Is tho
end. Beware Of breeding rats in
| America"
GEORGE BERNARD SHAW,
English author: ''Nlne-tenths OF our
people nre wasting their lives In a
hopeless attempt TO acquire more
property than they need. and the 70.
naming tenth waste theirs in look.
Ing after and increasing tho super.
fluous property they already pos.
scss"
REV. LOUIS BRUCE. Mohawk
Indian: 'If solf.rtliance. prido in
race. ambition and religious re.
sponsibillty could be instilicd In tho
young. and In their elders. tho In.
dian. instead OF slowly passing away
thru death or iutermarriage. would
increase and multiply"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-01-23
LET'S Make 1t Snappv

CETTLENIENT of the fight over the legality of city
~ bonds issued to finance the building of the Montlake
Stadium and the West Spokane ST. bridges clears the way
for construction to proceed
Get the work started at once
These two bridges will relieve, to great extent the
traffic congestion at two bad 'bottenecks in the cys
traffic arteries, and in doing will help materially to
reduce the death and injury in Seattles traffic tragedy
Please make ii snappy
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-01-23

Hsv. y. 4. Klein. pastor sf the
Dunlap baptist church and fundh-
fnentalIst, asked The star 60 print n
short series he Wrots, replying 90 a
series Of "IodrrBist ~. GUndhmSni-
aIistH stories written recently by W.
~. portcrfi~Id OF this papers wash
ingfon STAFF. THIS IN the first
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-01-23
( LETTER EROM
AVRUGE MANN

can hardly believe that cats must license tags Today
NJ least eight different
looked long and often. did
three consecutive nights have had sleep
cat nuisance has been
was terrbe'-From unsigned letter to the editor
January 20 1924
Folks:
on looking back days OF
when "Pinafoc' having quite the
showf am not nmss-hey used TO line
about m this Oh. met Why what is
tho
And often when bed around pierces
thru weary head meaning waing lost
beyond douht-I know tho childish STILL before
hasten out give sleepy sgh-oh, darn tho
tha7 rs just a cat
For then Two heard another sound that percs thru night
thousand voices shrlek around-t be
moan and yell and yow and grow hiss
and them before start IIelbcs
and flshes What's the roar7 Il. Two cats--or morer
MraSae Me.~
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-01-23

II there was physically perfect
man. his interior would be built
along the thermos bottle idea
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-01-23

Hunters and fishermen mad ban.
quet L. Milwaukee, but lightning
didn't strike tho place.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-01-23

It's all right United place embargo
around the Hucrisa embargo Tampco
which he CONTROLS that's all calls for American baeshs 10
warn the Hucrstas. That's started the with SPAIN
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-01-23
What Is Success?

A FORMER child prodigy &c, who graduated from
a Harvard when he 16, recently discovered
working for S23 week. This has attracted lot of
attention and comment. But the chief thing it shows
is that Americans measure success by dollars
That is wrong notion. Steinmetz didn't leave much
But he Of the 10 most successful men of his
generation.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-01-23

THERE is no limit to tho vanity
OF this world. Each spoke In the
wheel thinks tho whole strength Of
the wheel depends upon it.-W. IL.
Shaw.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-01-23
ADVERTISING

Go 10 church and set YOUR Now
Year resolutions repaired while
you walt. Old ones made like
new. Most work lasts seven days.
Some lasts lifetime.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-01-23

And Just the Jps got talking about barring Americans
ownership their land goes to quag that they hardly
themselves.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-01-23
A THOUGHT

Man Is like to vanity; his days arc
as shadow that passeth away.-ps.
cxliv.:i.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-01-23

The Seattle Star
b. The Pvblhns
Ma tseo
mall cut % city SOC men e menths taee te
a
Gilman. Nioeil Ruhman. Special FAneisOs
cfnc Nonadnoek
Canadian Pacific 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-09

Raymond J. Dunton r SET, Joseph y.
Roderick d 1874; warden. Walter A.
Locke r 1874: ward clerk. Phoebe s.
Sylvester + 333; constable, Josiah A.
Norton + 331.
Ward seyen-Mayor. Roland A.
Scribner Il AIS. Ernest l.. Mclean D
307; alderman. Leroy F., Husey r AIS,
Harvey v. Pierce D 2sS: first coun-
Gilman, LOuXille W. Written r 449.
Herbert C. Brown D 23S; second
councilman, Leroy L. Martin r 427,
Bernard c. Dove D 24S: warden
Lena E. Lewis r ass. Albion N Jones
ID 223; ward clerk, Jefferson 3. Ellis
Il 435, Thelma II. Mann d 255; con-
stable, +. w. Chadwick r 452, Erwin
f. morrill, D 229.
Ward eight-Mayor, Roland A.
Scribner r 172, Ernest l.. Mclean .
11S; alderman. George B. Stackpole
+ 1862, Amos Z. Cunning nam D 125: :
first councilman. Lindsey L. Ellis z
173, Harold K. Doe y Ill; second
councilman, Ernest A Henderson Il
161, Joseph f. Towne u Il5; warden,
Fred G. Lishness Il ITS; ward clerk.
A ina G. Foster r 173: constable John
II. Fowler + III, Roger. o Ellis .
113.
The mayoralty vote In 1922 was:
Mclean Psi; Sawtelle 1917, a ma
jQrity for Mclean of 364
The vote for aldermen in the wards
that year was as follows. Ward n
| 422, ID 32S: ward 2, r 2Si, d 1876;
| ward 3, X POI. d 1870: ward 4. r 179
! ID $50; ward Il 1O5, - 80; ward 6
, K 240. d 11S: ward Z, Il 293, d 30l
ward 8, II III, d 1879.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-09
$124,OO0 CHRISTMAS
CLUB CHECKS SENT
OUT IN THE MAILS

Nearly an eighth of million. dol
iars. In individual checks went into
the Y. s. mails from the state Trust
20. Monday afternoon. In exact fig-
nres, the amount was $123,92S.50 and
II all represented The sums due tho
members of the State Trust CO
Christmas club.
Inc amount of money sent ont
Yesterday is regarded as rather re-
Isinarkabie,, since 1T is the largest. Of
any year since the State Trust Co,
started Its club In 1913. This. too. in
spite OF the fact that there has been
great deal OF unemployment among
the mill workers Of the city.
?, Practically 2400 members were en-
h rolled in the Christmas Savings club
OF 1924, the largest in the history.
~ is interesting in this respect to re-
can the first membership in 1919
when there were 285 members and
the amount paid was $GSs3.4o..
!. While the $4,000 sent cut in the
mail represents Christmas club say-
lngS 1t Is certain that not all of the
money wiN be9used f6r Christmas.
There are many &ho make q practice
OF using 1t for paying taxes. coal bills
ana other purposes. But for what :
| ever purpose it is put, the bank Of
ilciais Geel that a. great step forward
/ IN the campaign for thrift is started
"hen membership card is signed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-09
Considering Dates
For Annual Maine
Winter Carnival

Although Augusta will undoubtedly
have II winter carnival, the Augusta
Chamber Of Commerce will not conduct
it this year nor were the dates Febru-
Dry 3, 6 and (Which are but tenta
tive) selected by the directors of the
chamber. contrary to n story in Port
hand paper of Saturday, Dec. 6. The
Augusta Chamber of Commerce direc-
tors while willing to do anything In
their power to make such an event the
success it his been in the past do not
feel that they may undertake such Il
project as body.
1t Is probable that the carnival will
he conducted along lines similar to
that of last Year ana that Blaine
owen. who hard charge of the carnival
at that time. will again assume the
Craftsmanship Of the geperal commit
tee. The carnival ball will be under
the direction of Laurence. Purinton, 1t
Is expected. while Principal Perkins
will look after the winter sports
events. conducted under the auspices
Of the Maine Interscholastic Winter
Sports Association.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-09
UNION MEETING
OF ROTARY CLUB
AND KIWANIANS

The Augusta Kiwanis club and the
Augusta Rotary club are to poin in 2.
union meeting to be h:ld at the Au-
gusta House Thursday, Dec. IS: at
G.l5 o'clock. to be addressed by Gov
ernor-elect Ralph o. Brewster. with
reference to tho proposed publicity
campaign which Is directed to the
purpose Of making the rest of this
country acquainted with Maine and
its advantages
This is the first OF series of
meetings between these two clubs
who welcome the opportunity of
making Names advantages and as
pirations known to all Of the people
of the United States who are seeking
opportunity For business. recr .tion
or pleasure. Committees have been
appointed by both clubs, and ARE
! working upon the matter. 1t is sig
nificant that the first meeting of this
kind Is held in the capitol city oil
| Augusta, which Will thus set tie pace
! for the movement all over the state.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-09
Opposes Gasoline
Tax in Discussing
Pending Legislation

In expressing his opposition to the
proposed gasoline tax which is one
of the bills expected to come before
the legislature in 1925, Rev. Law
renee Breed Walker Of Saco, the
pastor Of the Church On Birthstone
Corner" speaking before an audience
of about 200 Monday evening in the
auditorium of the Green Street
Methodist church. stated that in his
opinion such tax would keep many
summer visitors from coming to this
state and thus reduce the revenue
from thae~sourcc by q good margin.
He advocated the building of more
and better roads because by SO DO
ing more visitors might be brought
here and those revenues correspond
ingly increased.
Rev. Mr.. Walker took as his topic.
pending Legislation in The State of
Maine and treated upon several of
the more important bills which will
probably he introduced at the next
legislature. He declared that there
is much church property which
should be taxed although he did not
advocate n tax upon all church pro-
pcrty. believing rather tat the tax
should be assessed upon that pro-
perty valued at over $4,000.
With regard to the school bills HI
declared his belief in a bill similar
TO the Oregon bill as 1t Is for ,ht
benefit of Americanism and America
for all children to he educated i'm the
public schools up to a certain age
Mr.. Lawrence spoke against the use
Of public funds for any sectariar
schools and was heartily in favor Of
the Bible in the public schools.
He also spoke of the need of pub
lefty for the state of Maine. citint
the state OF Oregon as an example
of the good which may come from
the proper kind of advertising. He
stated that in that state last yeai
$4,000 was used in this work and
millions of dollars were brought into
the state as result.
Rev. Lawrence came to Augusta
under the auspices of the Cromwell
Eible class and the Philathea Bible
class of the church. He is an able
and forceful speaker and his aud
ience WAS deeply interested In his
discourse upon these matters which
are of vital interest to the state.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-09

When the curtain Of the Augusta
Opera House stage is raised this aft
ernoon for the opening showing Of
"One Room Plus" the comedy drama
which wil}be presented by Abnaki
Council Knights Of Columbus. there
will undoubtedly be close to a capa.
city audience on hand to witness the
clever dilineations by Augustus well
known amateurs.
The play selected as the vehicle by
the X. of c. this year Is recent
Broadway success, and when 1t Is
presented at the Opera House this
afternoon and evening. 1t will be the
first time that the play has been
staged in this State.
j. Bernard Sheehan and James
Comedian have worked ceaselessly
in coaching the characters in the pro-
duction, and these two young men are
willing to stake their regulations
that the *. of c. players are practi-
cally letter perfect in their parts and
will present the riotous comedy in an
entirely adequate manner this after
noon and evening.
Special scenery and stage proper
| ties have been secured for zone Room
Plus and as further assurance thu I
the production will be presented in
first class manner. Douglas Melody
Men will play the overture and entire
acte program of music. Though the
advance sale Of reserved seats has
been exceptionally heavy, the bust.
ness manager of the X. of c. show
announced last evening that there
were still some very desirable seats
available TO the early Corners today
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-09
Augusta Friends Tender =
Farewell Party Togus Friends

y party OF nine from this city pass
cd an enjoyable evening Monday at
the home of Captain William Hanley,
treasurer of the National Home at To-
gus, the occasion being a farewell to
Nh and Mrs. John Durham, who leave
shortly for Washington. II. c.. where
Mr.. Durham has accepted fine posi-
ton with the treasury department..
They left this city on the 6 o'clock car
and upon their arrival Mt Togus de-
licious picnic lunch was served. The
evening was passed with games and a
social good time. Mr.. and Mrs Dun
ham were each given beautiful pres
crt to remind them OF their Augusta
friends. and responded in happy vein
to the presentation speech.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-09
Waiting Cold Weather To
Flood Williams Field Rink

The work on the skating rink s.
coming along we'll and the electric
lights are nearly all installed. Az
soon as cold weather arrives for good
the ground will be flooded and the
rink will be placed in condition. The
little house which was nsed last year
has been fixed up and will be avail
able for the skaters again this year.
Season tickets will go on sale very
shortly and a drive will be made to
sell many of them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-09
High School Dancing Class
Has ENJOYABLE Assembly

a delightful dancing assembly was
held Monday evening at the Augusta
House ny Mrs. Noyes' high school
dancing class. The young people
we're received by Mrs. Charles L.
Andrews and Mrs Moves. Excellent
music was furnished by Miss Mar
garet Merrill and Horace Ingraham
Several novelty dance numbers were
enjoyed and Miss Virginia Wilcox
and Fcrnald Bagley won the lucky
number dance. Very = attractive
Christmas gifts and cards were pre-
scnted to Mrs Moves by the class.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-09
NOT TO HEAR
tcontinued from Page one)


President are inaugurated is pre-
ferable to what we do in Maine"
said Governor Baxter.
In Massachusetts the retiring
Governor goes to his office in the
Capitol on the morning of Inaugural
ton Day and there receives the
GOvernor-elect. After exchanging
greetings the Governor-eiect pro-
ceeds to- the Hall of Representatives
and delivers his Inaugural address,
while the retiring Governor leaves
his ONCE and Immediately departs
from the State House. am in
formed that in Washington the re-
firing President does not attend the
Inauguration ceremonies of his sue
cessor, but drives TO the Capitol
only.
From every angle this is better.
Inauguration Day is the day of the
Governor elect and he should have
full sway. Moreover in cases where
there Is change of party admins
tration embarrassment is saved, If
both men are not present at the
ceremonies. There is no reason why
the retiring Governor should join
the Gubernatorial party. for he is
but a fifth wheel to the coach and
has no duties TO perform. He is an
encumbrance. and no one enjoys
occupying such position.
Il am making this announcement
early so that everyone will under
stand that 1t is done in the interest
of good taste. This is the proper
time to effect a change. My rela-
tons with the Governor-elect are
cordial and have extended over four
legislative sessions. For that reason
the new custom can now be estab-
lished at the present without any
thought of discourtesy.
Il shall remain in the Blaine
House until ten o'clock the morning
of Inauguration Day and then shall
proceed to my Office in the Capitol
where shall invite the Governor
elect to meet me and await his call
from the joint Session of the
Legislature. We will proceed down
the corridors together, and when we
reach the Rotunda I shall bid him
goodbye and wish him a pleasant
and successful term. and then i'm
mediately shall go out of the front
door of the Capitol for the last
time as Governor.
Il am sure that in the future both
retiring Governors and Governors
elect will be glad of the change.
There is an old saying in
Europe The King is dead-Long
Live the King This means that
wher one ruler is done another
steps right into his shoes. Two peo-
pie cannot occupy the same pair OF
shoes at the same time. The peo-
PIE choose 4 new Governor and q
! new Legislature. Theirs is the re-
sponsibility. and there is no reason
for the outgoing man to stand
! around and be in the way. shall
return to Portland and of course
shall not presume to advise or take
any part in Legislative matters. NJ,
| day as Governor will be over"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-09
Fire Department
Called for Election
Bonfire at North End

The Augusta fire department was
called to Washington street at $40
Monday evening by an alarm from box
90. The fire seemed to be confined
to a Pile of boxes and barrels on the
edge of the embankment almost direct
~ opposite the home OF Alderman
Divide Cote, and group of wildly
cheering boys and young men made it
evident that the bonfire was kindIed in
celebration of the reelection Of the
popular alderman from Ward L. Cries
for the successful candidate to come
forth and make a speech met no re-
Spouse. AS the fire was obviously I'M
der control and the alarm had been
sounded by someone who became urdu-
fly excited, the several pieces of appar-
atus returned to their stations within
a few minutes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-09

The Smith school Parent-Teachcr AS
ISOLATION will meet in the kindergarten
room at the school at. $50 this after
noon. x. 7. Libby, secretary OF the
Maine 1'arentTeachcr Asso citation. will
speak on the ACCESSIBILITY of joining
the State association
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-09

All school officials. such as Super
intendent Burrill, the members of the
school board. and others connected
with the public school system in an
official capacity. together with their
wives or husbands will be presented
with complimentary passes by the
student council of Cony high school.
These passes will admit 20 all stu
dent activities including games of all
kinds, socials and Chizzlc Wizzle fair.
and it is hoped that the officials will
avail themselves of this privilege to
minGle with the students. The OBJ
ject of this new and novel feature is
to bring the students and the officials
in closer and more intimate contact
and it is the desire of the student
council that the holders of these
passes shall make any suggestions
which they feel will be for the bene-
fit of the school and the studeE.
BODY
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-09
MANY SCHOOL CHILDREN ARR
9iCkIY

Mothers who value their own come
fort and the welfare Of their children,
should never be without Q box Of
Mother Gray's Sweet Powdefn for
Children for use throughout the Nas.
son. They Break up Colds Reguiate
the Bowels, Relieve Eeveris11neas,
Constipation, Teethins Disof6erHs
Headache and Stomach Troubles.
Used by Mothers fer over % ysara.
THESE POWDERS GIVE 0A11as
FACTION. All Drug Stores. boHne
seespt any substitute. .
u Trial Package sent FREE.
Address Mother Gray Co.
L. Roy. n. Z.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-09

The law term of the supreme judi
cial court will convene this morning
at 10 O'Clock at the kenpebec county
court house with Chief Justice Cor-
nish and Justices Philbrook. Morrill,
Wilson. Sturgis and Barnes In atten-
dance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-09

The regular meeting OF Queen
Temple, No. -. Pythian Sisters, viii
be held this evening at 7.30. As there
Is to be election Of officers and other
business OF Importance a full attend
aTce is desired.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-09
ANNUAL MEETING

Notice is hereby givsn .na' National
nual meeting OF tns will be held
Grshi e ba naan said Bank 9 lo
o, essSA NJ. for the choice 81 end the
tors for TIT ensuing o aGn; business
It,ansaetisn o. ,asa Is come before said
meeting. -----e
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-09
February 1918 the
Tentative Dates for
,34th ChiZZle WiZZle

Z The complete roster of officials for
the saith annual Chizzlc WiZzle fair
of Cony high school is as follows:
President, George Randall; vice
president, Howard Stiles; treasurer.
John Gilmore: executive committee.
the officers and Morris Leavitt. ia
sephine Hanson, Marguerite Leuch-
ter of the senior class and Horton
Flynt and Edna GaGnor of the Junior
class. The members of the executive
comnittee with the exception of the
officers We're elected Monday by the
members of the Junior and senior
classes. which compose the Chizzle
WiZZle fair association.
The fair this year will be held Feb.
16, II and IS. The first two evenings
will be devoted to the minstrel show
rs is customary and the third even
ing to the senior play and grand
CEizzle Wizzle ball. The minstre,
show will be bigger and better than
ever before. while the play is expect
ed to be one of the best amateur pro-
auctions of the season.
Harrison Lyseth will have charge
of the chorus singing and Miss Flor
ence Nichols will train the various
groups in dancing. The senior play
will be coached by Miss Theodore
BarentZen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-09

There will be a special meeting of
Rose of Sharon chapter, Order Of the
Eastern star. at Masonic Temple
wednesday evening at 7ss o'clock.
Initiation Of candidates will b the
special business.