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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-07

Mr.. and Mrs. c. B. Croker and
daughter, who have been occupying
an apartment at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. J. F. Morris, 16 Gage
street, have this week moved into a
rent on the same street, owned by
Mr.. and Mrs. Morris. Mr.. and Mrs.
Crocker have recently had their
household furniture shipped from
Manchester, n. H, wheresit has been
stored.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-07
! PITTSFIELD

Bert Atwell is home from Boston.
where he is attending Wentworth In
stitute, called here by the death of his
grandfather, Oliver S. Atwe1l, whose
death occurred at North Dnxmont on
Saturday.
J.. NJ. Dysart was a business caller
in Clinton on Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. H. Rich and daugh-
ter Shirley of Madison were guests in
town Sunday of Mr.. and Mrs. c. r.
Phinney at their home on Washington
street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-07

Mrs. Maude Leavitt Of Oakland
has been recent visitor in the city.
Mrs. Leavitt has been employed at
fhe d. W. Adams Co.. store for some
time. She underwent surgical treat
ment at the Augusta General Hospi-
tai and since then has been at her
home in Oakland. recuperating. Her
many friends hope for her complete
recovery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-07

Returns Of the following marriages
have been filed at the Office Of the
city clerk: Mary Daigle to Rosaire
Arbour. both of this city, which was
solemnized Monday morning. May S,
by the Rev. Joseph o. Casavant at
the st. Augustine Catholic church.
Ellona Bertha Dennis and George j..
Morency, also both of Augusta. This
ceremony was performed by the Rev.
Andrew T. McWhorter of the South
Parish Congregational church, Sat
urday. May 3.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-07

Frederic Mason OF this city left on
IN early train this morning for Bos.
ton where tonight he will be one of
the invited guests at a banquet at
Young's Hotel in honor of Mr.. A. A.
Fowle. to commemorate the 50th an
niversary OF his association with the
aging editor. Mr.. Mason will be join
al at Brunswick by Arthur X. Pur-
in&ton Of Bath and at Portland by
Nathaniel Colcord. also Globe cor
respondents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-07

Mr.. and Mrs. w. l.. Woodcock,
who has been passing the winter In
Florida are on their way to their
home in Newport, where they will
be pleased to meet their old friends.
They visited en- route. in Augusta,
Tuesday,,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-07

James Boylan Of New York City is
visiting at the home of Mrs. Harriet
Chapman Of Bangor street, where
Mrs. Boylan has beel passing the
past four weeks. They will return
to New York on Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-07

Miss Gladys Grant of North
Vassalboro, who has been employed
at the Augusta office, OF the Central
Maine Power Co. has completed her
duties and is now employed in
Wateryille
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-07

E. f. bradbury was operated up
on at tho Augusta General Hospital,
Tuesday morning. At last reports,
he was getting along as well as
could be expected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-07

The regular monthly meeting OF
the board of trustees and directors
of the Augusta Y. M. c. A, will be
held next Monday evening at 8
o'clock the Y. NJ. c. A. building.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-07
AUGUSTA LOCALS
THEATRE ATTRACTIONS

Colonisi-Wcdnesda and Thurs
day-Frank Mayo. Evelyn Brent.
Peggy Shaw and Tom Sanstchi in
THE Piunderer:" school Pals: -
Sunshine comedy and World Kino-
grams"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-07

Mrs. Fannie Foster of Weber
Pond and Mrs. Annie Stewart Of
Bangor street left Tuesday morning
for a few days stay in Boston and
vicinity. Mrs. Foster will have her
eyes examined while there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-07

Opera House-Wednes Thurs
day and 'Friday-Lillian Gish. Rom
aid Colman, Gail Kane, Barney Sher-
~, Charles Lane. Ramon lbanez In
"The White Sister"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-07
WASHINGTON

EAST-Andrew Rokes OF North
Burkettvile was a business caller
in this vicinity Sunday.
Mrs. Ida Light and son. Ralph,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-07

JOS phi Clark of Waterville was a
business visitor Tuesday in Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-07
Grocery Dealers VIII Close wednesday
Afternoons

The following grocery dealers of
Pittsfield will close their places of
business at IL o'clock noon on Wedncs-
days during the months of May, June,
July, August and September: V. A.
Clay, H. c. Reynolds, Chester A. Frost.
A. p. Hanson, f. w. Wallace, Allie At
we'll, Percy Leighton, NJ. A. Roulliard,
A. & p. Co, and Cloverdale Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-07

Mrs. George Stowe of Waterville
was the guest over Sunday of her
brother, John NJ. Lindsay and Mrs.
Lindsay at their home on Hartland
avenue.
Mrs. Julia Davis Of Waterville was
a guest over Sunday of Mrs. w. Z.
Priest at her home on Middle street.
The sum of S409.55 was cleared
from the presentation of the Old
Time Minstrel Show and from the
sale of aprons, ice cream and cake
for the benefit of st. Agnes Catholic
church
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-07
local NOTICE

Manicure. Shampoo. Scalp treat
ment Marcel and Bob curl. Miss
4oardman. Tel. 12s1-M. lssGrovs St.
tn3.wed-saxu
Fresh mackerel, 2 pounds each.
- finest you ever saw, 25c pound;
TO fresh salmon. Weber g. Hewett.
&8ustA May7d1t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-07

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-07

At the beginning of the league sea-
son President Flynt announced that
the Kennebec Journal would make spe-
cial awards to the members of the
team winning high team total honors.
Evening star., 1924-04-09
Tulloch's Will Filed.

The will of William z. Tulloch.
dated August 3, 1912, and modified
by codicil of December IL, 1914, has
heen filed for probate. He leaves
s400 each to Robert N, Dudley c. and
Margaret r. Thompson of Yonkers,
\. Y; $500 each to. William Tulloch
Thompson, Myra Il. Thompson and
Ida T. Priest, all of Yonkers, and
Agnes G. Ewell and Alice L. Nagle,
both of Detroit. The remaining es-
tate is devised to a niece, Mary Char
lotte Priest, who also is named as
eXecutrix, The value of the estate
is not stated.
Evening star., 1924-04-09
This Hiqh-Grade 5 piece Reed Suite
Very LO1U Priced
S ! 10

A few more days and the
porch will become h e
spring living room. Why
not furnish it with this COM
Portable, attractive suite,
especially when it is SO very
low priced. The settee,
chair and rocker are uphol-
stored in an excellent grade
of tapestry and finished a
rich, frosted brown. The
Table may be purchased
separately. $50. The Table
Lamp, $3.50; the Floor
Lamp, $50. Chair or Rock
er, each, $3.50.
Willow ana Reed Furniture seetions
Fifth 1oor.
Evening star., 1924-04-09
This Adam Period
Console Model
Made to Sell for SIPS

Picture one of
t h e 8 e mahogany
period consoles in
your living room
pouring forth the
clear, sweet notes
of a Jeritza or the
rhythmic jazz of
Warnings Pennsyl-
v a n | a n s. Your
dream can come
true tomorrow at a
fraction of the price
you expected to
pay. ~
These mahogany
period consoles are
equipped with large
double spring mo-
tor. tone modifier,
speed regulator and
a patented tone
arm that plays all
makes of records.
Evening star., 1924-04-09
STRICKEN AT WHEEL,
DRIVER STOPS; DIES

Thomas Finnie, fifty-two, AIT Ord
street, Kenilworth, was stricken at the
wheel of his automobile while driving
along New. York avenue near 18th
street yesterday and died shortly after
he had brought his car to a stop.
He was driving west along the ave
nue. and had just crossed 14th street
when he became sick and stopped
the car. He Immediately keeled over
Traffic Policeman Estes summoned
an ambulance. which started with Mr..
Finnie for Emergency Hospital He
died en- route. Mr.. F'innie conducted
a garage at 1882 l. street northwest
Evening star., 1924-04-09

the Secretary OF the Interior from
adjustm ent Of any claims by the rail-
road until after March 4, 1927. Should
Congress have failed to act prior to
that date the restraining order would
be removed unless court action were
pending, in which case any adjust
ment would be delayed awaiting the
courts decision.
As accepted by the House commit
tee, the resolution differs from one
passed by the Senate in that it sets
a specific time limit for the investi-
cation.
Action by the committee was taken
after hearings were held in regard
to charges by the Secretaries of In
terror and Agriculture that the rail-
road had violated in numerous cases
its contract with the government.
Representatives of the department
testified that the railroad by viola
IONS Of contracts had forfeited its
Evening star., 1924-04-09

Iridescent Cracked Glass Vases, in many
shapes, from Czecho soc to S1.9S.
Plain Iridescent Glass Flower Baskets,
from Czecho-Slovakia. S1.25 to $2.75.
Low Vases and Bowls, in wide range OF
shapes; colors of yellow, jade and blue.
75c to $3.50.
Glassware Section, Fifth noet.
Evening star., 1924-04-09
Light and Airy Are
These
Spring Curtains

inexpensive, too, yet delight
fully cool and restful for the
warmer months of Spring.
CoIored Madras Curtains, for
windows and doors; in rose,
blue, brown, green and multi
color effects; excellent designs
$50 pair.
Colored Sunfast MarqGisette.
Curtains are daintily ruffied and
have tie-backs; blue, American
Beauty, gold, jade and orchid.
.21I yards long. $3.50 pair.
New Plisse Striped Curtains, OF
cream with gold, or blue, or
rose, or lavender; valance and
bottom finished with fringe:
splendid for bedrooms. Apair.
CoIored Striped Madras Cur
tains, with CLOS stripes. S3.S5
pair.
FIaked Madras Curtains, with
stenciled border, in several
pretty colors. So pair.
Dainty Ruff1ed Wolfe Curtains,
with colored band on ruffle, in
cream with rose, or blue, or
lavender. $3.50 pair.
Pretty Cream Madras Curtains,
with colored lowered figures, in
gold, pink and blue. S. pair.
Ecru Madras Curtains, in solid
colors; attractive designs. $3.50
pair.
Rufied Marquisette Curtains,
of fine quality; dotted, figured
and plain; tie-backs included
$3.50 pair.
Plain, Sheer Quality Wolfe Cur
tains, ruffied, with tie-backs.
S1.65 pair.
Striped Grenadine Curtains are
dainty and inexpensive; tie
backs included. SI.65 pair.
Dotted RuffIed Marquisette
Curtains, with tie-backs in
Guided. SI.45 pair.
Curtain Section, Fifth noor
Evening star., 1924-04-09
LAND GRANT INQUIRY
FAVORED In HOUSE
Plan Before Committee Would Bar
Adjustment of N. P. Railway
Claims Three Years.

A resolution to authorize investiea-
tion by a joint congressional com
mittee of all land grants to the
Northern Pacific Railway Company
was approved yesterday by the House
public lands committee.
Tho resolution also would restrain
Evening star., 1924-04-09
Tery Special Tomorrow
Decorated Tea Cups
and Saucers, $3.50 Doz.

Choice of ten dainty border pat
terms with gold line in delight
fully thin china imported from
Czecho-S -Slovakia. Many Of these
designs suitable for replacing cups
and saucers that have been broken
and cannot be matched.
China Section, Fifth ncor.
Evening star., 1924-04-09
Spring and Easter Flowers Look Best
in Beautiful Glass

A New Bud Vase, of twisted optic glass,
comes in green, plain crystal and irides-
cent, with green base. 81.
The assortment of Flower Vases and
Bowls is the largest we have ever dis
played. Inspection viii reveal their deco
rative values.
Evening star., 1924-04-09
,7omoroW-4 Sale of 100
Wrought Iron Bridge Lamps

Unusual value in beauti-
fully designed lamps, finish
ed with trimmings of gold.
The adjustable arm makes
these lamps useful for Nah
Jongg. bridge or reading.
Splendid, too, for converting
the porch into a room for
spring and summer.
The 12-inch De ecorated d
Parchment Shade has closed
top to throw all light down
ward, and is in black or tan
with floral border and mar.
row band of black or orange.
Shade and Lamp, $5.45s
lamp Section, Second nooe.
Evening star., 1924-04-09

rights to additional grants and should
be denied claims to 100000 acres of
national lands in idaho and Montana.
Representatives Of the railroad
have denied these charges.
Evening star., 1924-04-09
mnnhmarh & Inthrnp
Getting the Home Ready for Easter

There certain repaceents that be for earv
Spring. and expecting guests for the HOLIDAYS
you'll probably require furniture lamp Dishes or
OF the things that into housekeeping
priced.
Evening star., 1924-04-09
The Bed Davenport
4 modern ans,Uer to a modern question

In other days, hospitality was not so re
strained by lack of space and there was
always room for guests, though unex-
pected. Nowadays the surprise visitors
may present a very perp1exing problem
unless one is prepared with bed daven-
port or an extension day bed,
With one of these in reserve as a double
bed, emergency occasions of this sort
may be met with complete confidence.
Evening star., 1924-04-09

Bed Davenport fitted with fine spiral
coil spring, with mattress covered in
choice of tapestry, velour or corduroy,
a pillow to match included. $135. In
fancy figured denim cover, ? pillows in
cluded, $120.
Handsome Overstufed Bed Daven-
port in velour or tapestry cover. $185.
Extension Day Bed in tapestry. velour
or corduroy, including pillow. 500.
Overstuffed design Extension Day Bed
in tapestry or velour. $50.
Furniture Section Sixth floor.
Evening star., 1924-04-09
American Holland
Window Shades, 81

These Good-quality Shades are
priced very low; mounted OF
Hartshorn rollers, finished at
bottom with herringbone stitch
and crochet ring-pulls. H.
white, drab, ecru, green, olive
or blue. 50 inches by 6 feet
inches.
Curtain Section, Fifth floor
Evening star., 1924-04-09
Sale Features
No Money
Down

SIS monthly pays for
any model.
Every machine fun
standard size.
They play all makes
of records.
Every machine guar
anteed to give salts
faction.
One years service
without charge.
All models ready
for immediate deHv-
cry.
Isn't this the best
offer and the most
liberal terms ever Of
fered you on a fine
standard talking ma
chine?
Evening star., 1924-04-07
WIRE-TAPPERS TRIM
CALIFORNIA 'BOOKIES'
San Francisco Betting Commission
ers Lose From $4,000 to $780,
900 on "Cut-In" Game.

By the Associated Press.
SAN FRANCISCO, Calf. April .
Wire-tappers have collected between
$4,000 and s15O.oO0 from San Fran
cisco bookmakers by switching the num-
bers of the actual winners at Tia Juano
to those of horses on which members of
their gang had bet, the San Francisco
Examiner said this morning.
According to the Examiner, members
of the gang here bet on Irish Buzzer to
win the second race and Water Willow
to take the third event. playing them
sinsly and in combination. Moro Castle
and Sweet and Low won.
Wire-Tnppers "Cut In,
The wire-tappers had "cut in on the
leased wire by which the Tia Juano re-
turns were being sent to San Francisco
bookmakers, however, and intercepted
the news of the winners. In relaying
1T to San Francisco they substituted
the designations of the horses on which
they had bet. Irish BuZzer actually fin
ished second and Water Willow fifth
Irish Buzzsr would have paid Is to L
and Water Willow 3 to l win Thus
a SO bet on the two in combination
netted $3.50. The trick was not dis
covered until long after the races were
over and the bets paid, the Examiner
said.
Evening star., 1924-04-07
SHOT BY POLICEMAN
AFTER KILLING CHILD
Baker Opens Fire on Patrolman,
Who Comes in Reply to
Cries of Neighbors.

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, April AFTER having
shot and killed his three-year-o son
last night, Richard LorenZen, thirty
three, a baker. was killed in a pistol
duel with a policeman. who had been
summoned to arrest him for murder
of the child.
Lorensen, who had been separated
from his wife, called on her and the
child at the home of a mutual friend
and pleaded with her to return to
him. On her refusal. he picked up hi.
little son Bernard, hugged and kissed
him, returned him to his mother and
started for the door.
Turning suddenly. he again caught
the child to him, whipped a pistol
from his pocket and shot him through
the heart.
When Patrolman James Mcclure
answered in response to cries of
neighbors, Lorenzen opened fire on him.
The policeman fired three shots in
return, one of them passing through
Lorenzen's head and killing him.
Evening star., 1924-04-07
SEES NO ADVANCE
IN GASOLINE PRICES
National Oil Marketing Official
Says Rate Never Will Exceed
80 Cents a Gallon.
az the A Assnciated Press

BY the Associated Press.
ST. LOUIS, April An advance in
the price of gasoline is not expected this
spring, due to light sales, as the result
of inclement weather and consequent
muddy roads throughout the country, L.
" Nicholas of Chicago, president of the
National Petroleum Marketers' Associa-
tior, declared last night. Nicholas, who
acted as spokesman for a group of oil
men in this city to attend four-day
convention of the national association,
further predicts that the price of gaso-
line will never exceed 80 cents a gallon.
There are too many gasoline filling
stations Nicholas declared. but the
people demand this service. The average
cost of such service is cents gallon,
representing a cost of about 70 cents a
month to the average motoriSt"
The convention, which opens Monday,
brings together oil men from all parts
of the country to discuss marketing
costs, exhibit oil machinery as well as
to discuss the so-called oil scandal at
Washington" and to advise the public of
the producers side of the situation and
the Importance of the industry.
Evening star., 1924-04-07
AUCTION SALES.
nHuH UnnUr m ArnnAt

TH0s. J. OWEN 4 SUN, AUCTIONEERs
TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE THREE
STORY BRICK DWELLING BEING NUN.
WEST.
by virtue Of a certain deed OF trust duly
recorded in Liber No. 1914 folio 44o ct seq i,
of the land records of the District Of Column
hia. and ut the request of the party secured
thereby, the undersigned trustees will sell at
MONDAY, THE SEVENTH DAY OF APRIL,
AID. 1924, AT FIVE NCL0CK' NJ, the fol-
lowing described land ana premises situate In
the District OF Columbia, and designaie ed as
and being lot 81 in Iou'se NJ. Emmert and
others subdivision of part of block 80, 'North
Grounds of Columbian University as per
plat recorded in L.her County No l5 folio liz
the District of Columbia. Also one-half Of
that part of lot 80 in said subdivision on which
is erected the west party wall between prem
ises Nos. 1if9 and 1451 Harvard (formerl,
Baconl street, as conveyed 70 Francis \
I.utz by deed recorded in Liner o547 folie
lumbia. Said part of lot 80 being subject tc
condition as to use OF party wall as described
in said deed.
Terms: Sold subject to a first deed of trust
for IS, 900, and second deed for about So 900
further particulars of which will be announcet
at time of sale: the purchase price above SAID
trusts to be paid in cash. deposit OF S50t
required Conveyancing, recording and rev.
stamps at purchasers cost. Terms IA
he complied witt. within thirty days otherwise
deposit forfeited and the property may be al
vertised and yesod at the discretion Of the
trustees. JAMES r: ELLERsoN.
HENRY p f BLAIR. i'sI r. NV
sol Colorado bldg,
mhoT -d&ds. s.eySu Trustees
Evening star., 1924-04-07
Gorilla, Liking Women, But Fearing Men,
Arriues in De Luxe Cabn, on NesU Liner
Ship Reporters Flee at Sight of animal Until Girl
Reassures Then,-Taken to Hotel Suite
Before Joining Circus.

Miss Cunningham said John be-
haved admirably on the voyage. and
rocked himself to sleep every night
in his hammock
Hes just like a child when wom-
en- are around him and he loves to be
petted,' Miss Cunningham said, but
he's afraid of men"
John is about three years old and
weights eighty pounds. He was cap
tured by negroids in the Congo. He
is known as land gorilla" in con-
trast to gorillas who frequent trees.
He was out of temper after his ex-
perience with the photographers, but
frightened up considerably when ne
was taken to his suite in the Hotel
McAlpin.
Carl w. AkeIey, sculptor, naturalist
and gorilla expert, and DR.. William
T. Hornaday, director of the Bronx
Zoo, will study John, after which he
will join a circus
Evening star., 1924-04-07
THOMAS l. CARTER, AUcTToSEER.

FUTURE DAYS.
Evening star., 1924-04-07
ADAM A. wEsCHLER, AUCrIoNEER.
Trustees Sale of Valuable
Apartment House, Nos.
1926 and 1928 You Street
NV, Known As "The
Homelands0

By virtue Of a certain deed of trust dated
September IL, 1923, and ->>orded September
Is. 1929, as instrument Nv. 12s Of the land
records Of the District Of Columbia, and at
the request Of the party secured thereby, the
undersigned trustees will offer for sale by
public auction. in front Of the premises. on
TUESDAY. THE FIFTEENTH DAY OF
APRIL. AID. 1924, AT THREE O'CLOCK
PM, the following described land and prenf-
ises. situate in the city of Washington, Dis
trict of Columbia, to wit: Lot numbered 1872
In franklin t. Sanner1s combination Of lots
in square 81. as per plat recorded in Iiber
20, at folio III, of the records Of the of1ce
Of the surveyor for the Distct of Columbia,
improved as above, to be sold subject, how
ever, to two prior deeds of trust aggregat-
ing about SCI ,396.41 particulars at sale or
upon application to the undersigned.
Terms of sale: Over and above said trusts,
cash. A deposit of s., 900 required of the pur-
chaser at the time of sale. All conveyancing,
recording. revenue stamps and notarial fees
at the cost Of the purchaser. Terms Of sale
to be complied with within thirty days from
day Of sale, otherwise the trustees reserve the
right to resell the property at the risk and
cost Of the defaulting purchaser after five
days advertisement of such resale in some
newspaper published in the city of Wash
ington, d. c. THOS H. R. CLARKE,
80 1T. NV.
JAMES A. COBLE.
613 st. nv.
ap4d&ds.exsu TrusteeA