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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-03

0NE OF the Oldest and most i'm.
pressive churches In the world
is the magnificent Mosque OF Con.
stantinople. 1t was built nearly
fifteen hundred years ago and is
still in marvellous state OF preser-
walton. Later It became the model
for all the Greek churches and
even the mosques built by the
Mohammedans after the fifteenth
century.
It might De supposed that the
Turkish city was chiefly famous
today for cigarettes and dancers.
The traveller finds much OF inter.
est in the great bazaars, the pic
turesque native life, and the relies
OF the past. More and more every
year travellers are attracted to
ConstantincDie. This winter a
party Of five hundred American
tourists will visit Turkey during
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-03
Nine Get Year
and Day for Thefts
at Camp DevenS

Boston, Jan. "A sentence Of a
year and day each in Plymouth Jail
was imposed by Judge Morton in the
federal district court today upon nine
men who were formerly soldiers sta
toned at Camp Devens. They were
convicted of completely in theft of
goods at the camp valued by govern
ment officials at $4,000. The men
had pleaded guilty.
Three civilians, Jacob and Morris
Slarsky, brothers. and Harry
Schwartz, all of Aver. were found
guilty by jury today of receiving
goods stolen from the camp and will
be sentenced tomorrow. Three other
civilians who pleaded guilty have not
yet been sentenced.
The soldiers sentenced are Ches-
ter A. Shinn. William +. White,
Richard A. Eastwood. Francis W.
Morrison. George V. Lupien, Robert
Mahar. James Gunnip, James Daken
and Emil Grimard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-03
Saw heteorite Fall

The British museum recently re-
ceived very interesting gift in the
form of a meteorite which fell not
long ago near Saffron Waldron, in
Essex.
About one o'clock in the afternoon
a laborer in a field at Ashdon heard
n kissing sound. which he took to be
the noise of an airplane. Looking
up. he was astonished to see. not a
plane. but propectile rushing to the
earth. 1t struck the ground about
fifteen yards away. throwing up the
soil all round like water.
The man was so much alarmed
that he hurried away. but day or
two later returned to the spot with
another man and dug out a meteor
lite. which was found at a depth of
two feet.
IL weighs about three pounds. and
is five inches long and four inches
wide. with a thickness of three
inches. The stone is composed of
various minerals and has in II many
small particles Of iron.
1t is an extremely rare occurrence
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-03
10 Gallons Alcohol Seized
When Am. Express Box
Marked Radio is Opened

Deputy Sheriff Frank D. Robinson
of this city seized 10 gallons of alco-
hol yesterday morning at the Ameri-
can Express Office. Mr.. Robinson
noticed box in the express office
marked radio supplies from the Radio
Shop in Newark. n. j., consigned to
William Daley of this city. Shs-iff
Robinson's suspicious became arous-
ed when he noticed that the tags
were printed by hand and were not
the regular printed tags that one
would expect from a business house.
He pried off the cover of the box
and found two five gallon tin cans
filled with alcohol He took the con-
traband to the office of Judge Charles
w AtChlev
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-03
Workers Succeed
in Taking Down
Tut'S CatafalQue

Luxor, Egypt. Jan. 2.-(By A. P)--
Tutenkhamun's great black and gold
charlottesville curious rack sup
porting the linen pail over the sec
ond shrine in the mortuary chamber.
was successfully taken down by
Howard Carter and his o-workers
today. The four pillars and five
cross pieces were swathed in band
ages and removed to the ante cham
Der of the tomb. which once more is
being filled with treasures.
Removal of the rack and pail COM
pletely disengages the second shrine
which, with its black and gold
Checkerboard roof and dull gold sides,
stands disclosed in all it's majesty.
The next step. one of the most tick
fish of the lot. Will be to take apart
the sixteen component sections of
the walls and cornice of the outer
shrine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-03

IT WOULD naturally be supposed
! that the workers in the accom-.
panying photograph were busy
packing leather. The durable look.
ing material, however, is a mass
Of apricots which Is thus pre-
served to be used out of season.
All over Syria fruit grows in abun.
dance. The American refrigerat.
ing system is of course unknown.
The apricots are first pitted and
crushed between stones. The pulp
thus obtained is then spread out on
large fat stones to dry in the sun.
When thus treated the apricot pulp
may be preserved for several
years. During the war this com.
pact and durable form OF food
proved invaluable to troops on the
march.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-03
Columbus Guild Hold
Anniversary Supper

Columbus Guild held its anniversary
,onner Ia st evening at A. o. l.. w. hall
9TH n large attendance. The guild
resented Mrs. James Greaney. the re-
firing president. with a. beautiiul pou-
doir lamp in appreciation or the falth-
Snl service she has rendered in the
last two years. At $50 n fine supper
was served consisting of hot rolls. sal
ads, spaghetti. cake. pie ana coHee.
In the evening Christmas tree was
enjoyed with presents Tor an: MIS-.
Rose Srois was in charge or the sup
per and was assisted by several other
ladies'. In charge Of the entertainment
we're Mrs. Louis Breton ana MISS
Gabrielle Gluthicr.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-03
Rcd Time for Flowers

Different flowers have different
closing times. The common water
lily retires about four o'clock in the
afternoon. the daisy and butrercu0
much later in the evening. Tulips
and crocuses. being susceptible TO
climatic changes. 70 TO bod as soon
as the heat of the day is over and
the evening chill sets in. The goats
beard. something like dandclion,
and growing in tall grass. shuts up
its flowers at noon. and does not
open them again till the next morn
ing. For this reason the flower Is
sometimes called "John-Eo-t bed
at-noon." The scarlet pimpcrncl.
found in most British cornfields,
shuts its petals when the sl;v gets
dark and cloudy. Thus. it has
earned for itself the name of "Shcp-
herds Weather Glass"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-03
The Holy Lands are Of course

The Holy Lands are Of course
one Of the most attractive regions
in the world for the traveller.
Apart from its historic associa'
tons. the picturesque native life
is Of never,failing interest. Among
the Americans visiting this region.
this season will be party or five
hundred Americans who will make
the tour of the Mediterranean
aboard the SIS. Belgenland under
the direction Of Thos. Cook and
Sons.
Damascus Is reached convenient
ly by train from the seacoast. It
is of course rich in many relics
dating from Bible times. From
there excursions are readily made
to Baalbeck. Nazareth. Jericho.
Jerusalem and Bethlehem.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-03

the Mediterranean cruise of the
SIS. Belgenland under the direc-
ton OF Thos. Cook and Sons.
The old city Is twelve miles In
circumference and teens with
many races. So narrow and tor.
tuous are the streets that II. II
impossible to find ones way about
without q guide. Ample provisions
have been made, however, for &C.
commodating travellers In many
modern hotels. Here the past and
present come together. @
One OF the great charms Of Como
stantinoplc are the imposing old
castles with the beautiful gardens
and quaint villages which surround
It. The trip through the BosphorusI
Is one OF the most delightful water
journeys in the world. it IL said
that here one may see in an hour
at least one representative of every
nationality In the world. ..&.1
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-03

At MilIer's Billiard tournament,
last evening, Freeman Etchie won
the seventh game that he has play
ed in the matches from Harry Bert
rand with score of 100 to IL. Han"
Levy. back on the tournament map.
defeated Hank" McCulley, the score
being 100 to "a. McCulley is con-
sidered one of Miller's best men with
the cue but Hap" has made up his
mind that the first prize should be
his,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-03
OAKLAND

The Auxiliary to the Harry G.
Decker Post American Legion met
Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs.
Leroy Mckinney on High street.
After the regular business was trans
acted a social hour was enjoyed and
delicious refreshments of assorted
sandwiches, cake and coffee was SER
we'd. The next meeting will be held
next Tuesday evening at the home of
Mrs. A. II. Oliver on Main street. at
which time officers will be elected for
the ensuing year.
Daniel Mcneil OF Norridgewock
was guest Tuesday of his sister.
Mrs. Timothy Otis.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-03
Canadian Wheat Holds Its Own

During the last season wheat from
Argentina has lccn q serious COM
petitor of Canadian wheat and has
supplied large part of the require
mcnts of Great BritainH However,
Canadian wheat has sold readily
whenever tonnage could be secured
at rates sufficiently favorable to en-
able Canadian wheat to reach the
British market even ut n slight adj
vance over the Argentine product.
Shipments of Canadian wheat to the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-03
Port of Vancouver

Vancouver passed Montreal In 1929
rs the first Canadian port regarding
ocean GOinT tonnage. Vancouver re-
ports 3,oG7.C00 tons and Montreal
3,a53,000 tons. The harbor of Van
couver is open to ocean going ships
throughout the year. and also there
was considerable amount of coast
WISE shipping, while at Montreal there
IS little or no shipping of this char
nctcr. Eleven steamship lines con-
meet Vancouver with Liverpool,
Bristol and London.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-03

There will be a Joint installation
of Canton Halifax No. "a and For
tress Halifax No. Friday evening
at 100 o'clock at Odd Fellows hall.
All Odd Fellows and Rebekahs and
their families are cordially invited
to attend
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-03

returned to their studies at Far
mington Normal School
w. G. Reynolds has had Q tele-
phone installed. The numbe. is 40
W.
W. T. Reynolds. Jr., is recovering
after Lad cold.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-03

The printing Of an additional 300,-
100000 of Harding memorial postage
stamps to supplement the original
3O0.00G,00o has been ordered by Post
mHster General New. who said tho
original allotment OF the two-cont
STAN s had been found insufficient.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-03

A supper will be served to Canton
Halifax. No. "a, l. O. O. F., and Fort
ress Halifax, No. 8. L. A. p. NJ, with
visitors. at Odd Fellows hall by Dor
cas- Rebekah Lodge, No. Al, Friday
evening, Jan. 4. at $50 o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-03

cty Opera House-Mae Curray in
.srhs French DolP"; Bargains" with
:, star cast: Regenald Denny in "The
leather Pushers."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-03

Miss Gabrielle Pomerleau has re-
.,rned 70 her studies at Gorham Nor
s.i school after passing the Christ
80. holidays with her parents in town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-03

RAYMOND Marcoux left Tuesday
.rsninp for Lewiston after passing
ssveraI days with Mr.. and Mrs. AL
ia Marcoux of Bay street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-03

About 200 people turned out to the
boxing match here last night but
the crowd was not large as expected
and 1T was declared off.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-03

Mis-, Gertrude Willette. who has
- yisiting Miss Irene Carter over
,ss holiday. will leave today for Port
i.na and return to her home in Hebron.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-03

There will be a meeting of the St.
Marks Guild at the parish rooms on
Center street Thursday afternoon at
go
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-03

The Sons of Veterans will hold
their regular meeting this evening in
Grand Army hall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-03

uss Jeanette NVillette has returned
>. har studies at Coburn Classical In
.,,,nte after passing the holidays with
o., mother at Middleton, Conn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-03

Mrs. Marie Theberge and son Leo
ard Miss Adricnne Theberge or Angus
"a were supper guests Tuesday eve
ming Of Mr. and Mrs. Frank B.ancharo
NJ Sanger avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-03

DIR. G. H. Hutchins will go to Au-
gusta today to attend a state meet
ing of the district health officers Of
Maine
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-03

Miss Theresa Jackson has returned
., Orono after visiting relatives In
yv.,ervills over the holidays.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-03

Gerald and Edgar Cyr have returned
10 Orono to pursue their studies at the
,-,,yersity OF Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-03

Orient are approximately one-third
of the amounts shipped during the
season of 1921-1922. when Japanese
crops were very light.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-03

Miss Emma Clouticr Of Augusta Is
,,s,tlng her cousin. Miss Lucy Hebert
~ Water street. for few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-03

= Marie Therese was born to Dir. and
Mrs. Theodore Pepin, 129 Green street
on Monday. Dec. 81.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-03
THEATRE ATTRACTIONS
.rrnNrsDAY AND THURSDAY

WEDNESDAY, AND THURSDAY
ua,nes Theatre-The epic photo
80 NJ lawlcss Alaska, Rex Beach's
prhe spo.lers" with Milton Stills. An
:. O. Nsson. Noah Berry, Robert
Edeson. Barbara BEDFORD, Mitchell
ISwis Ford Sterling. Louise Fazen-
"A and others; 1.-The Dancer of the
S S,,s !" with Carmel Myers. Malcolm
MscGregor' and June Elvidge: other
features.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-03
Piano Recital

The piano pupils of Mrs. Matte
Greeley Higgins gave n recital in
the vestry of Brown Memorial
church Wednesday evening before n
large audience of interested parents
and friends. The program was Of
much excellence and finely executed
by the performers. Those taking part
were Warwell d. Ward. Catherine
Witham, Carleton Fisher. Beatrice
Sivears, Lawrence Gerald. Hattie
Goodrich. Margaret Adams, Mrs.
Mrs. w. w. Wiley. Barbara Keene,
Earle Sherman. Dorothy Wakely,
Lucille Stinson. Eta Simonson.
Phyllis Whitman: violin solo. with
piano accompaniment by Barbara
keene.
Light refreshments were served
during the social hour when the
young players were highly compli-
mnted for the excellent entertain
ment furnished.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-03

At the mid week service held in the
Methodist vestry this Thursday even
ing at $50 o'clock the subject for
consideration is "the transmission of
power"
The Fidelity class Of the United
Baptist church will meet Friday af-
ternoon with Mrs. Lottie Williams at
the home of Henry Bowden on Pleas
ant street.
Vernon SkiIlings who has been
passing the holidays with his child
rem and parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Syl-
vester Skillings at the home of his
sister. Mrs. Carrie Peavey has re-
turned to his home in Worcester.
Mass.
AT the regular meeting of the Har-
ry G.. Decker Post American Legion
held on Tuesday evening, Jan. 1st in
the Legion hall the following officers
were installed for the ensuing year
by Everett Maxcey of Gardiner,
chairman OF the Kennebec council:
commander. II. E. Hutchinson: vice
commander. A. II. Bush: adjutant. d.
r. Scott: finance officer. Homer Lo-
throp: chaplain. Thomas Bangs: his
tcrian, Harley p. Mairs: sergeant at
arms, Delbert Tucker. James L. Boyle
state adiutant was present at the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-03

v,s Fred Berube left Tuesday
night for Lewiston where she VIII
r,ske her home in the future.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-03

for anyone to see meteorite actually
fall to the earth, only fifteen such
instances being recorded in the
British isles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-03

Charles Zero returned yesterday to
Orono to continue his studies at the
University of Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-03
Clinton
Dickey-Lyon

!, The home OF David spencer was the
scene of a very pretty home wedding
Tuesday evening when Miss Evelyn NJ.
Lyon. daughter of Walter Lyon OF
PresqUe Isle was united in marriage to
Charles l.. Dickey Jr.. son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles l.. Diclley of Canaan. The
single ring service was performed by
Rev. Sidney Walely of this town. The
couple stood before an evergreen back
ground under a white wedding bell.
The decorations were very attractive
in the color scheme of yellow, white
and green. The bride was attended by
Miss Rosa Richardson of Canaan as
maid of honor. Ivan Dichey of Fair
field, brother of the groom, was best
man.
The bride was formerly of Canaan
but moved to Aroostook county where
she attended Washburn High school.
graduating in 1921. The groom is a
successful farmer of Benton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dickey were present.
cd with many pretty and useful gifts
and they have many friends who eX-
tend good wishes at this time.
Witnessing the marriage ceremony
were Mr. and Mrs. Charles l.. Dickey
of Canaan, Mr.. and Mrs. Chester Star
bird of Fairfield. Mrs. Fay Moore and
daughters Helen and Myrtle Moore.
Miss Rosa Richardson of Canaan. Ivan
Dickey of Fairfield. Miss Clara Dupe-
rey of Watervillc. Floyd Dickey Of Ca
man and David Spencer.
Laurel Lodge of Rebekahs will
meet in regular session at /. o. o. +.
hall this Thursday evening.
Mr. and Mrs. G.. l. Lewis recently
entertained his brother. Fred Lewis
and Mrs. Lewis Of Waterville and his
sister, Mrs. Charles Cain of Bos-
ton.
Mrs. Maud Hovey and daughter,
Ruth of Lisbon Falls. are guests at
the Baptist parsonage.
Miss Charlotte Bell Of Waterville
was the guest of relatives in town
Wednesday.
Rev. Z. T.. Longley was called to
Burnham Wednesday to attend the
funeral of the late George Dyer.
Mrs. Ida Foster has gone to Lis
bon Falls to pass the winter with
relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-03

.r,hur T. Drummond OF Sidney
~ IN town yesterday on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-03
Elect Officers Swas.ika Class

The Swastika Glass Of the United
Baptist church met Tuesday evening
at the home of Mrs. Della Bates on
Oak street. After the regular bust
ness was transacted the following Off
GERS were elected for the ensuing
year; president. Velma Perkins; vice
president. Blanche Clark: secretary.
Isabel Knox; treasurer, Hilda Soule:
chairman of the social committee,
Lillian Kelley; chairman lookout
committee. Helen Pratt: chairman
membership committee, Della Bates:
a social hour followed and refresh
ments of sandwiches. pickles, cake
and hot chocolate were served. The
guests beside the hostess were Enlda
Soule, Lillian Kelley. Margery Pierce,
Velma Perkins. Helen Pratt, Blanche
Clark, Isabel Knox. Madolyn Pratt,
Audrey Spaulding beside the teach
er. Mrs. Leech. The club will meet
next Tuesday evening with Miss VEL
ma Perkins at the home Of Mrs. Del
Ia Bates.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1924-06-21
PHELAN BOOSTS
M'ADO0 AS MAN
FOR DEMOCRATS
Former Senator States Rea-
son Why His Nominee
Should Be President.

NEW YORK. June 21.-Former
United States Senator james u.
Phelan, of California. who will nom
mate William G. McAdoo at the
Democratic National convention next
week, arrived today from Europe
and said:
I'VE should have Democratic can
didate who is progressive and who
can offset the i'll effects of the pres
ent tariff. McAdoo is undoubtedly
that man. When McAdoo left Of
flee, he took a reputation for integ-
rity. honor and cdpability. Naturally
clients fiocked to him as great
statesman In the West.
"A man must eat. you know" con-
cluded Phelan.
David Ladd Rockwell McAdoo's
campaign manager. said the number
of ballots east for McAdoo in the
first ballot will depend on circum-
stances"
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1924-06-21
TERRIFIC HEAT
AND STORM IN
EAST KILLS 70
Fifteen Persons Are Bitten by
Crazed Dogs in Chicago
! Relief Is Afforded.
BUllETlN-COLUMBUS,
ohio, June 21.-Twenty-one
persons have died in this
State during the past 72
hours, up to noon today, from
the hs at.

CHICAGO. June 21.-Deaths ex-
eeeding 20 and property damage es
timated at $3.000,000 in three states
has been caused by a heat wave
and storm which yesterday swept
the Mississippi and Ohio valleys
but bringing lower temperatures.
Five deaths occurred in Illinois
from heat and eight persons were
prostrated.
In Chicago fifteen persons were
reported to have been bitten by heat
crazed dogs.
The heat wave is reported to have
caused II deaths in the State of
Ohio. where a violent thunderstorm
gave relief. however.
The greatest damage by the storm
was done in Racine County, Wiscon-
sin, with property loss of $1,000
900 in an area half a mile wide and
IL miles long.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1924-06-21
STRICT GUARD
TO Be kept AT
N.Y.CONvENTION
Gate Crashers Will Have
Hard Time to Gain Admit
tance-New Ticket Plan

NEW YORK, June Madison
guarded against gate-crasheis during
the National Democratic Convention
that burglar will not be able TO
jimmy his way in.
As a first precaution, George
+. Mars. convention director, has
had the tickets prepared with stubs
detachable for each session, and has
kept the name of the printer and Of
the final distribution point a secret
known only to himself The tickets
will be passed out the day before
the convention opens.
Each of the nine public entrances
to the Garden, as well as the numer-
Gus secret passageways for commit
teemen. newspaper men. convention
officials. house employees and police,
will be heavily guarded by uniform
ed officers and police detectives.
"Spotters," veteran party workers
who know by sight most of the 12.-
200 ticketholders. will help the au-
thorities detect imposters.
Identification System
An Identification system has been
devised by Stanley j. Quinn of the
local citizens non-partisan Conven-
tion committee as assurance that the
800 tickets for New Workers who
have contributed 800 or more each
to the entertainment fund will not
fall into scalpers hands. To each
of his prospective ticket-hoders. Mr..
Quinn will forward a receipt in the
form of a certified bank check. to
be signed and retained Ey the recip.
lent An Identification card, to be
signed and returned to Mr. Quinn,
will accompany the check.
On the day the conventiO, opens
the New Workers. will present their
certificates at a place whose loca-
tion will be kept secret until then.
Signatures Will be compared and. If
satisfactory, tickets will be issued.
Only forger could beat this sys-
tenn and he would have to be well
disguised, too. for the most of the
contributors to the convention fund
are men and women prominent In
lical Democratic or Republican cir
cles
No Gate Crashing
According to Mr.. Mara, the Getaeh.
able session-stub tickets will abolish
form OF gate crashing that has been
4