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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-24
To Probe Recent
Death Millionaire
Orphan i'm Chicago

Chicago. Dec. 23.-An investigation
into the death of William McCliutock.
known as 1.-THE millionaire orphan"
who died three weeks ago, was start
cd today at the instigation of Justice
Harry Olson of the municipal court.
Judge Olson, friend of the Me-
Clintock family, summoned Robert Z.
Grove, states attorney, to his office
and after long conference Mr.. Grove
said his assistants will appear before
Judge Jacob Hopkins, chief justice OF
the criminal court, tomorrow morning
and ask an order for elimination of
McClintocks body. The prosecutor said
that specialists, including a specialist
in contagious diseases, would examine
the body.
According to the death certificate.
McClintock died OF typhoid fever at
the home OF alr. and Mrs. William ID.
Shepherd. with whom lie had lived
since the death of his mother when he
was four years old. Shortly before
his death Miss Isabelle Pope, TO whom
he was engaged. obtained marriage
license, expecting TO marry him de-
spite his critical condition.
Young McClintock. however, never
recovered consciousness. An investiga-
ton disclosed that the 21-year-old
youth had made will leaving the
bulk of his estate, estimated at up
wards of 100000. to the Shepherds.
Mrs. Shepherd had been guardian OF
the estate until McClintock became of
age last spring. The will also provid-
ed that Miss Pope was to receive an
annuity of $4,000. Since the will was
filed for probate several persons claim
ing to be relatives have liled claims
for a share in the estate.
Judge Olson said he had started his
mcdiately after his demise, but refused
TO state what caused him to become
suspicious. He said he felt it was now
a matter for the states attorney to
pursue.
Among those present at the confer
ence with the states attorney were
Henry Urion, an official of the Dart
ard A. T.. Reichman, a co-guardian
with Mrs. Shepherd of McClintock.
McClintock first became i'll while at
tending Dartmouth and contracted ty-
phoid fever. according to his physi-
clans. after coming to Chicago.
The Shepherds, it was reported. are
now in Albuquerque. y. NJ. where they
went last Friday. supposedly to remain
until February Is, when contest suit
started by disappointed cousins OF the
orphan millionaire is to be heard there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-24
uuntry Club To Have
"OaSter Christmas Tree

,ae newly organized Gardiner
ms fy Club. whose recently rem
Al. N property is out on Brunswick
y.s. *hat was formerly the Palmer
~. place, will do a very Christ
i aSe act in the informal opening
sass N.Y. public Of their estate to the
ssss IN general. when on Thursday
sts s at $50 a program appropri-
an, y The day and ieason will be
so,ssu out. A committee has been
ssns Tor several days to erect q
IN. wee. from which many colored
sass,. VIII gleam ami tinsel will
rss IN fact the entire lawn will
sSs u'ed IN way to rival only day
llss.. = speaker will deliver a
Nj sas talk and scripture lesson
ape 1Sayer will be given. A real old
esssss santa will pass through the
n. ana each child who comes on
IA IN AVN where the exercises are
f,se ~ De given a bag of candy
AuSss am one to take home to little
ssrsa Or sister. A committee or
IN mas been at work for several
N al ~ word comes that the bags
asss sashioned kinds stuffed full of
canly. A choir and orcheS-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-24
The Movement Toward
The Outdoors

Outdoor enthusiasts. whether they
be hunters. fishermen, motor camp
ers. mixers, canoeists. etc, do not, Of
course. have to be convinced of what
the open places OF America have TO
offer in the way of relaxation from
the demands of their daily job. Of n
tOuehenirg of body and spirit, and
of the JOYS that come Of a familiarity
with the ways of wild life. They
are taking part in the most vital
movement to our mind that our
country has ever known--a vast
movement of our people Steward
Americas trails.
II is a movement that involves a
gradual shifting of standards; the
placing Of less and less emphasis
upon financial success except as II
can be converted into terms Of in
dividual happiness. and the finding
Of that happiness in the simple ~:
fundamental form of contacts with
The outdoors. The banker who
spends his vacation time with gun
or rod, equally with his clerk who
loads his family in the flivver and
hits a. motor trail, may not he con-
scious of the part he is playing in
this splendid drama-but the drama
is being played all the sanne.-Out-
ing MAGAZINE.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-24
Wasps

Possibly the best known OF Fabres
discoveries is of the wasp who
stings her prey with exact surgery
so as TO paralyze but not to Kill,
and then packs 1t away with her lar =
vac, who need living food but would
be killed by the insect IL It were not
raralyzed. The mother wasp. who
never sees her young. thus makes tho
most complete and intricate scicn-
tific preparations for the safety az
we'll as the nourishment Of their
carly days. Those OF us whose
minds are not drugged by some mere
word. like instinct. must forever
stand amazed before such wonders
OF planning.--Norman uapSood In
Hearsts international.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-24
Expect Millions
Catholics Will Visit
Rome During Year

Rome, Dec. 23-(By A. P.)-
Christmas assumed added signifi-
canoe in Rome today because OF final
preparations for tomorrow's procla-
nation of Holy Year from the Vati-
can by Pope Plus XI. The city to-
night is filed to Overlooking with ad-
vance contingents of Catholic pill
srims. which are expected to flock to
the fountainhead Of Cath olicism by
the million during the coming year.
All hotels were filed to CAPACITY and
many pilgrims were housed by the
Vatican in what was once the hospice
of Santa Marta
The pontiff tonight had a long in
teryiew with Cardinal Merry del Val,
arch-priest of the oasilica of st.
Peters, to make sure everything was
ready for tomorrow's picturesque
ceremony Of knocking down the Holy
Door of st. Peters. which Is opened
only every 25 years. The pope will
perform the ceremony by striking
three times with little golden ham,
mer. 1t is expected to be a scene of
singular impressiveness and color
and thousands probably will try to
witness ii either from places reserved
in the basilica for ticket holders or
from the great square In front of the
Cdlneural.
All newspapers today publish long
articles concerning the jubilee year.
recalling its origin and naming PROM
lnent persons in history who have at
tended former ceremonies of inaugur-
alton. Dante and st. Francis of AS
sisi attended the Inauguration of the
first Holy Year recorded in history
IN 1900, and Michel-Angeio and st.
1snatius of Loyola, founder of the
Jesuit order, attended that Of 1850
The ceremony of knocking down
the Holy Door has not always at
tended the institution of Holy Year.
This ceremony was first introduced
in 1900 by Pope Alexander VI (AIor-
gla), who on that occasion caused
the roof OF the church cf Santa Maria
Maggiori to be gilded with the frs.
gold brought book from America by
Columbus and given by the great
navigator to King Ferdinand of Spain
and by the latter, in turn. to the
pope.
One Of the last preliminary rites
performed tonight fer tomorrow )
ceemony was that of blessing a large
basin of water which will be used
to sprinkle the Holy Door. This rite
was performed by Monsignor Fam
PM, the papal sacristan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-24
Modern Uses Changed
Meaning of Many Words

II We wish to label anything
strange or barbarous We say Il Il
'outlandish," but when che Bible
speaks Of an ''outlandish woman, K
means a foreigner. Another curious
expression in the authorized version
Is "The other basket had verx
naughty figs" That means fruit
which was good for naught. Today
the word naughty" means '1n be-
haved." In the prayer book the word
presently" means at the present
time" hut today always means n
future time, though not far distant.
When the authorized version OF the
Scriptures was first printed the word
careful" meant full of care and
anxiety" as in ''careworn," but t. q
man were said to be careful It
would today be q good testimonial.
Thus, when the New Testament tells
us to .'he careful for nothing" It is
not enioining wastefulness and
speaking against thrift. but simply
telling us not to worry about any
thing. ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-24
Smooth Way for
Division Govt.
Shipping Control

Washington. Dec. sS.--In line with
the desire of President Coolidge. sep
aration of the shipping board and TIE
emergency fleet corporation. operations
of which have been i'll conflict, haa
been put under way.
\ resolution adopted by' the board
vest erday produced the immediate re
suit OF relieving friction described re-
Gently in the testimony of President
Palmer of the feet corporation. and
others. before the House committee it,
vestigating the board In the opinion
of Mr. Palmer, ii probably will carry
out the wishes OF the president until
the requisite legislation can be enact
cd 10 separate the two bodies COM
pletely by law.
Adoption Of the resolution will bring
no let-down in efforts to obtain this
legislation. as Chairman Jones of the
Serate commerce committee has an
nouuced his intention of drafting Dill
TO carry out the presidents ideas.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-24
NATIONAL HOME

Officer Of the day. Capt. R. e. LATER
riere.
James J. Mcneil has been appointed
assistant hospital steward.
Passes have been granted to Lewis
o. Stendish to Boston. Stephen E. Mar
riner to Augusta. Leroy Sias to Wal
than and Alfred III. Strangman to
Flynn
The returns from passes Tuesday
we're Francis Keefe frum Augusta and
Thomas Haley from Boston.
Col. Keith Ryan, governor Of the
Home. was in Sliowbegan Tuesday
comforting with Col. Roy l.. Marston
On matters of business.
Mrs. G. A. Peabody and Mss Dorcas
Peabody of Rumford are visiting Ma
jcr and Mrs. w. T. Hanley.
The funeral of the late Matthias ].
o"lan was held in the Home chapel at
1870 Tuesday. Rev. FIR Mclaughlin Of
:isiating. Cutler Post. No. As. G. A.
2. attended in \ body.
The moving picture program for
Wednesday evening will be Harry Ca
~ in Roaring Rails with an Assop
able and comedy.
The veterans will have a fine tur-
Fey dinner with all the fxings on
Christmas Day. and special moving
picture. Powder River" showing
many battles. tee. Of the World War,
in the evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-24
Ibanez Will Fight
None But Spain's
King or Premier

Mentone. France, Dec. % tBy a.
P)-"Alfonso and Primo De Rivera,
whom I have attacked in my writ =
ings, are the only two mon l will
fight in duel
Vicente Blasco Ibancz. the Span
ish author. made this declaration TO
The Associated Press today when in
formed of the numerous challenges
emanating from Spain from various
personageS mentioned in his book
faction by arms.
II need not fight adj these people
to prove my courage" Ibanez contin-
ued. 81 have already fought nine
duels either with pistols or swords
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-24
WEST GARDINER
Cobbosseecontee Grange

The regular meeting of Cobbossee-
contee Grange was held Tuesday,
Dec. 16 with 40 members and two
visiting members present. Two ap-
IlicationS for membership We're re-
ceived. Dinner was served after the
opening business.
The third and fourth degrees were
worked at the opening of the after
noon session. then the meeting was
placed In the lecturers hands whose
program consisted of singing by the
grange. readings. remarks and quota
tons by the members and report Of
the Worthy Master +. S. Collins and
wire's trip to State Grange held at
Portland.
The Grange was invited to attend
the wedding anniversary Of Mr. and
Mrs. Harry Hinkley to be heti Jan.
/. 1925. The next meeting to be held
Jan. 6 will be the annual installa-
ton of officers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-24
'an'crth Lodge No. 17o. N. e. O. p.
Elects

, psniorth Lodge No. 119, \. f.. q.
= mas elected officers Tor the ensu-
at year as follows: Warden Ger
c c Atkins; Vice 'vardens, 4. r.
Sea'oa: Chaplain. Emma Murray
,MsCordinS Secretary, Cora Powers:
financial Secretary. Lillian Blair:
ss.easarer. $. W. Jones: Guide. June
argent; Guardian, Lillian Sargent:
ss.athel. Bessie DALEY: Pianist. June
,sass: Trustee for three years, :. W.
SA0ot; Special representative, Basil
eess%@nlpSon: To Grand Lodge. Ernest
S, Representative alternates,
& eaton and Bessie DALEY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-24
Horse Races Checked
Up in New Way

A revolving periscopc Is being test
ed at the Vincennes race track, the
only trotting track in the Paris reg
ion. It's purpose Is to enable the
Judges at the finish 10 watch the
starts and follow the horses around
the track without moving from their
positions. Placed on a level with tie
horses heads, it has worked excel
lentN so far, and seems likely to be
adopted at other tracks. as II allows
the high plat formed finish stand 10
be cut down so that Il no longer OBJ
structs the spectators view OF the
back stretch.
Another contemplated application
of the device is the installation In the
press stand in such a way that tho
newspapermen can work while they
watch.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-24
Holiday Houds at the Post Office

The following office hours will be
observed AT the Gardiner post Office
~ Christmas day. Dec. -: The gen.
ssl delivery and stamp windows
VII be open from 4. NJ. to 10 A. NJ.
Tue money order department will be
sNssd all day. There will be no de-
avery on the r. i. d. routes. The
9V carriers will deliver their routes
iar az they can up to IL A. NJ.
wen all city delivery work Will
vesSs Tor the remainder of the day.
letters may be registered at the
'Amp window during the hours 1t is
epen,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-24
Wall Street Briefs

New York, Dec. 23-The outlook
for 1924 earnings Of the Union Pa
cific has. been altered by the report
for November showing a declcine of
81 .339,450 in net operating income to
s3.S94,749. This makes the total for
the II months s34.940.19O. or $50 per-
cent below the corresponding period
last year. With an anticipated de-
line in December earnings, it is es-
timated in railroad circles that the
years result will approximate S1520
q share ON the common compared
with $16.10 a share in 1923.
International Paper Company re-
duccd its loans about $2a0,000 in
November, bringing bank indebted
ness down to S6.605.000. The COM
pany entered 1924 with "notes pay
able item on the balance sheet Of
$l1,I60,000. so that in IL months this
debt has been decreased s., 155,0 900 or
A.. percent. 1t is estimated that OPP
era tions in the fourth quarter will
enable the company to show more
than So a share earned on the COM
mon in 1924.
Export business of the General
Motors Corporation for 1924 indicates
Il gain of more than 80 percent over
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-24
War Vets in Sing Sing
Receive War Bonuses

Ossining, n. Y, Dec 23-More
than $500 in state war bonuses was
received by 25 world war veterans OF
Sing Sing Prison today. The greater
part of the money was sent by the
prisoners to members Of their fam
lilies as Christmas gifts.
The checks were the first batch OF
bonus payments to reach the prison
and ranged in amount from $50 to
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-24
Special Notice 10 Sick People

Prof. s. ]. Pole. who is a Naturo-
path from Waterville, will be in Au-
gusta 3 days a week, namely. Tues
Weds- Thurs. at Opera House Block
between the hours OF 1 to and Z to
p. NJ. He treats successfully without
medicine. Ten methods are employed.
Consultation free.
dec23d3t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-24

numbering Mrs. Theresa Mors. d.
vorced wife OF a wealthy antique
dealer. The XIII had what lighters
call the breaks in the probable SEN
timental advantage OF having q jury
deliberate as to his fate on Christmas
eve.
Boston, Dec. as-The board of d.
rectors or the General Electric CO.,
met here today with Owen d. Young.
chairman, and president Gerad
Swope resent. 1t was stated at the
company's offices that only routine
matters We're discussed and that no
special announcement would be
made.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-24

New York. Dec. ss-Direct1. ...n
tho New York, Ontario g ,ra,.
railroad Company, when y usxsn &
led by the New YORK, NC" Ssc,ared q
Hartford Railroad. TO-DAY ~ co,,, mon
dividend Of ! percent on ~ stock Of
STOCK; STOCK, Isn s The last dividend pay pay,
re ec,f was as ! percent on Oct IL lszi.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-24

The Gardiner Nash Co. has on hand
for immediate delivery radio sets
such as the Super Hctrodine. Radiola
KcgelnfleX. Atwatcr Kent and the Mas
terpiccc. Have Il set installed today
and enjoy the Christmas concerts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-24

Walter Colby Is home from Frye
burg llarbor for the holidays. ON
JANUARY ith he leaves for kenne-
bunk. where he will conduct evan
srlisiic sCrylcra.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-24

Mr. and Mrs. Stuart kcnney and
son Lawrence and Miss Katherine
Mcdonald Of Newport, n. H.. are
guests for Christmas of Mr.. and Mrs.
!, Mcdonald. Elm street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-24

Cosgrove. the jeweler, tells his
story In rhyme in his ad in this is
sic and 1t will be well worth the
while Of late Christmas shoppers to
read Il over.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-24
1928. according to Amory L. Haskell.
vice president and general manager.

Manufacturers of railroad equip
| ment anticipate heavy purchases of
rolling stock by various carriers in
the next week with continuance of
big business well into 1925.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-24

and two of my opponents were SER
iously wounded, one OF them being
at the point 6f death for several
days"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-24

i John IIeselton. n student at Har-
ward law school. is passing the
Christmas vacation at his home on
Brunswick avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-24
GARDINER

Mrs. Annie McGugin has returned
home from Harmony. where she has
been nursing for the past ten weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-24

Mrs. Frances Lewis and daughter
Marian Of Lawrence. Mass. are
guests at the home of the formers
parents, Mr., and Mrs. Harry James
u Randolph.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-24

The regular meeting OF Gardiner
Lodge. No. .. 7. O. q. T.. will be held
Thursday evening at Odd Fellows
hall. There will be election of officers
al this meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-24

II you desire to purchase useful
and beautiful Christmas gifts. Beane
has them. Chocolates In nve-pound
holly boxes only Sl.4J. See ad.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-24

Miss Beatrice Spinney OF Everett,
Mass, is passing tho holidays at her
home on Highland avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-24

$40 each. More war veteran prison
ers will receive their checks later.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-24
NEWS BRIEFS

BELGRADE. Dec. o3-Tne Be1gra de
newspapers today print advices stat
ing that column of Albanian insur-
gents entered Tirana last evening.
They also state that Scutari has fall
en-. Previous reports OF the fall OF
Scutari have been denied by Albanian
government authorities. A message
received at the Albanian consulate in
New York Monday, bringing the sit
uation up to Sunday night. declared
the Scutari front was tranquil with
Scutari in the governments hands.
Washington Dec. 23-The shipping
board has detailed almost complete
authority to the emergency fleet cor
poration in operation OF the merchant
fleet. The action was taken in the
adoption of resolution by the board.
which was drafted to carry as far as
the shipping board might under the
law. the wishes expressed by the
president in his message to congress.
Washington. Dec. 23--The depart
ment OF Justices investigation into
charges that a senate committee en-
pioye accepted money tor the use of
his influence in behalf of legislation,
has resulted in a finding that no law
was violated. Attorney General Stone
refused to divulge the nature of the
legislation or the name of the man
involved. officials of post office
workers organizations charged that
the case was connected by opponents
Of the postal pay increase bill to de-
feat that bill and demanded that the
attorney general make the facts pub
lie, but this never was done.
-
Boston, Dec. 23-Caleb 6. Jackson,
vice president and treasurer Of the
Eastern Massachusetts Street Rail-
way and of the insurance company
which 1t formed to handle it's work
mems insurance business. attempted
suicide early today after announce
ment that he had resigned because or
improper disposition Of $4,000 of the
insurance funds. A note which he
left to a sister, Mrs. Mabel Dresser
who shared the apartment in which
he tried to kill himself, said he had
ruined himself. As state insurance
inspectors are still investigating
Jackson's accountes. officials of the
Eastern Massachusetts, sail today
that they could not give further de-
tails of Jackson's transactions.
Baltimore, Dec. ga naval sea-
plane en- route from Hampton Roads.
Va, to Philadelphia. forced to land
in the Chesapeake Bay near Havre
De Grace, Friday, is icebound at
woodpecker Point. near the Aber-
.leen proving grounds. Lieut.. Com
mander J. D. SmsH pilot. and Lieut..
William Masek, mechanician. last
night left by train for Philadelphia
after efforts Of the plane to take orr
had failed. Officers at the proving
grounds declared the plane could not
leave until the ice, which frinses the
shore Of the bay, was thawed.
Boston. Dec. e3-The Boston Ath-
letic Association Hockey team Ge-
feated the Boston Hockey Club to
. here tonight in an eastern group
game Of the United States amateur
hockey Association. The winners
traiIed TO through two periods but
in the last scored almost at VIII.
Los Angeles. Dec. 23-Kid Mccoy
entered court today to witness the
last round of his fight for freedom,
final arguments OF his counsel for the
former boxer who - charged with
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-24

ira will add to the life Of the occas
ion and all haI :
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-24
COLLEGE HOCKEY
The Koran Not a Bible Alone

AZ Boston--Soston University
Boston College o.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-24

II vas made known that Presldent
~e,;Sse feels the American govern
a 'ant can take no notice OF Ambas-
. adnr Iusserand's speech suggest
,nr = moratorium for payment OF .'e
TSrsnch debt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-24


"A beauty item which
the mechanism, IL frequently neglected.
The Kitchen beamt
painted il Clean sanitary and durable
Woodwork enaneled stencled to
match will the look Alnost
any Kitchen furniture be plain quaint design BE made
beautiful this simple idea followed panied and yarshed
moor floor covering scfubbins Wipns with damp
cloth leaves II absolutely clean. II
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-24

President Coolidge completed
ct, tement announcing his decision
ON the sugar tariff. but the nature Oh
II was not disclosed. o..