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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-19

PIotestants. appear in the play which
has been given in that district for
300 years and at Selzach for 80 years.
Unlike Oberammergau, the play is
given in an enclosed theatre, with the
usual lighting and scenic effects.
The Sclzach production differs also
in that II combines the spoken drama
with oratorio and tableaus. The play
Is on moro of n commercial basis
than the more famous German one
and the village plans the erection of
a $250,O00 theatre, so great has been
Its SUCCESS.
The American production. on q
larger scale, this year is intended to
raise funds to be divided between the
poor parishes Of Maryland and n
proposed half million dollar Passion
Play amphitheatrc to he built on the
grounds Of the Catholic University at
WASHINGTON.
Mr.. Noonan arranged also for the
sNirvcnt OF soil from the Holy Land
for the production.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-19

shbuld be the great effort of the newt
administration in this State to cxcr-
else the most ri"id economy con-
sistcnt with modern life.
1.-The Improvement of the State
finances need not necessarily be con-
fined to using the pruning hook.
believe that there should be every
effort to encourage industry and
thereby increase the taxable property
OF the State. Capital should not he
frightened and developments retard-
ed by fear OF some drastic action on
the part of the State"
Water Powers
Touching upon the water power
issue. Mr.. Day said: THE water pow
or agitation of recent years has been
far from beneficial to the State of
Maine. I do not believe that the
people of our State wish either State
ownership of State operation of water
powers and I think that the con-
detriment to development"
1.-The State should take all pos
sible steps to aid the agricultural
communities not by arraying them
against the cities but by assisting
'feih tlIouSn euuCatlOH as aces Cne
College of Agriculture of the Uni
versity Of Maine. and the Department
of Agriculture, and b, encouraging
farm development. through giving
the farmers better roads and doing
its full part in the solving of their
problems" declared Mr.. Day.
The road problem is admitted by
Mr.. Day to be n difficult one that
does not become much easier with
the years. II am not road engi-
neer but II is my view that there
should he every effort on the part of
the State to see that the road money
Is equally expended in the various
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-19
Selzach Principals
in Passion PLAY Here

Paris. Dec. S1-(A. +. by MaiD-
The Passion Play given by the st.
Patrick's Players at Washington, ID.
=, last year will be presented next
HOLY Week in New York theatre
with the aid of four leading partici-
pants in the Passion Play of Selzach,
in the Swiss Overland.
Agreements with the Selzach prin-
cipals were made by John j. Noonan
OF Washington. who went to Oberam-
mergau and Selzach for the Rev.
Francis p. Burney, director of The
American Actors Guild.
Herr Shaas.. the SeIzach Christus,
Herr Amiet, the Pilatus and the man
ager. Herr Dobler and his wife, have
offered to 60 to the United States for
the performances In which, It IL
hoped, John Mccormack will appear.
Selzach Is a village of 1,200, near
Zurich. About a third of the popula-
ton. including both Catholics and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-19

-Oh. by the way. Sister," said the
night matron. Il suppose you have
nothing to report?"
NO"
This gentleman comes to me with
q singular tale. ] suppose you
would Nike to hear It." The Sisters
features did not move. Then. IN
less words than ! had myself used,
and with greater dignity. the night
matron recited the story which j
have already told She ended by:
That il this gentleman's story.
Sister. Evidently It IL perfectly
ridiculous"
mot at ALL" said the Sister.
How do you mean? thought
you said that you had nothing to
report"
IT did not propose to report any
thing for the moment"
Excitement invaded me. Some
thing had happened. then. How do
you mean?" said the matron. acidly,
"Ycu know quite we'll you are sup
posed to report anything that hap
pens"
yes In due course"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-19
English Flock to
Continent Christmas

London, Jan. 1 "a. r. by maiU-
The number of English.nen deserving
their country for the sunshine and
gaiety of the continent over the
Christmas season broke all records
this year. For two weeks before
Christmas the trains leaving the
English metropolis for the continent
were filled to capacity and as Christ
mas drew near they were run in as
many as six sections.
Foreigners were noticeably scarce
in London for the Yuletide. and
places were they are accustomed to
frequent were almost deserted. This
applied principally to Americans.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-19
Business Situation
Home and Abroad

Washington, Jan. 19-The Depart
ment of Commences summary of the
business situation at home and
abroad shows the following under do
nestle conditions:
A total of 461.560 bales of cotton
were consumed in December, against
531, 631 bales in November and 529,-
342 bales in December. 1922, accord
ing to reports to the Bureau of the
census, Department of Commerce.
y total of 5,149,617 Lales were held at
the end of the year in mills and
warehouses, against 5,9S6,701 bales at
the close of 1922. The number of ac-
tive cotton spindles III December was
less than per cent below the figure
for a year ago. Imports of foreign
cotton in December, 1923, were about
SO per cent below December, 1922.
while domestic exports were about
SO per cent greater. Production of
Portland cement in ,ecember declin
ed about s per cent from November,
but showed a Is per cent increase
over December, 1922. and a SO per
cent increase over December, 1921.
Stocks were slightly higher than at
the close of 1922. Shipments Of
cement declined seasonally but were
about 80 per cent over December,
1922. Shipments of automobiles to-
tailed 34.984 carloads, against SS,133 in
November and 27,244 in December,
1922. Preliminary estimates as of
January 5 bringing the total blum
nous coal production for the year
1923 to 545,300,O00 tons. against 404,-
$4,000 tons in 1922, and anthracite to
95,35S,000 tons, against 52,721 900
tons in 1922. Total car loadings av-
crared S26.S4S cars weekly in Decem-
Der and 956,S56 for the year. against
an average of $4,000 cars per week
in 1922. The retail food price index.
relative to 1913, declined about one
per cent from November.
Foreign Conditions
European cables to the Department
of Commerce report a slight revival
OF industry in Germany under the
stimulus Of stability of the renten-
mark and resumption of production
in the Ruhr, but the financial situa-
ton generally is not encouraging
and unemployment in unoccnpicd
Germay is severe, being estimated at
between two and three millions. TIC
decline in the EXCHANGE value of the
franc has increased living costs in
France, hindered government finan-
ces, and interrupted imports Of raw
materials, but has stimulated demand
for export products. British foreign
trade increased materially IN Deem
her. r-0inlv in i1|nOrts of raw ma
terials Exports declined. Depros-
sion continues in PCl2nd and Tiu-
mania, but with some Improvement
in economic condition.; in the latter
country. Finland's foreign trade
shows seasonal decline. Far East :
ern cables show an excess of 100.-
000,Q00 yen in Japan's imports over
exports in the ca!cnC r year 1923 but
an increase in exports in December
and some reduction that month in
the unfavorable balance. Improve
ment in Philippine business condl- |
tons noted in November continued
In December. Considerable revival
of trade is reported also from Siam. /
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-19

sections of the State and that ex-
pcnsivc new roads should not be
constructed to replace disable ones
while the old roads are so out of re-
pair as to be almost impossible he
said.
Mr.. Day said that because he was
a candidate for the Republican nomi-
nation for Governor he did not as
sumo to be in charge of the platform
of the party THAT platform will be
adopted at the State convention of
Portland and I assume that it will
reflect the sentiment of the voters
of the party" said Mr.. Day. IF
nominated. I shall stand upon that
platform! for | shall be satisfied with
the win of the Republican voters, as
indicated in the platform
Such platform. Mr.. Day declared,
should be the work of the party and
not of a candidate. 'Tf a candidate
views accept the platform. he is I'M
der no compulsion to become a cam
didate," he added.
Regarding the Khan
Mr.. Day defended his refusal OF
the use Of the Bangor City hall for
a Ku Klux Klan meeting on the
ground that he did not believe that
a city hall, the property of all the
people. should be used for meeting,
at which some of the people would
be assailed because OF their religious
views.
II hold no brief for or against the
Klan,", declared AIR. Day. NOR for or
against the people of any particular
religious creed. believe in toler-
ance and equity for all who are good
citizens.
MIR. Day asserted that while. gen.
orally speaking. he did not believe
in the expenditure of state money
for sectarian purposes he was per-
fectly content to leave the matter
with the legislature, which repre-
sents the people of the State. IF the
legislature acts contrary to the pub
lie will. a referendum. is always
available" he pointed out.
Mr.. Day said that 1t had been In
timated that he was IAN old-fash-
toned stand-pat Republican" and
declared that he was willing to plead
guilty to the Indictment, provided 1t
meant that he believed the candidate
should stand on the party platform.
should admit that other members OF
the party have some concern for the
good of the party and that men and
women who devote themselves to the
party welfare should have some con-
sideration.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-19
Young German Banker
Attempts Suicide for Jilt

Halberstadt, Prussian Saxony, Jan
/. ca. +. by maiD--Germany's boz
banker has gone to the wall because
of speculation in paper marks. -Four
years ago Wilhelm Wedcmycr, H.
opened n bank with $4,000 marks Civ
en- him by his father. Until -four
months ago his wealth was beyond
the comprehension of persons not ac'
customed to Germany's fantastic
currency.
Now he Is Jail awaiting trial and
the courts are full of claimants seek
ing to recover sums entrusted to The
young banker. lie took his downfall
philosophically until he learned that
his sweetheart had renowned him
Then he attempted to hang himself
in his cell
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-19

"Now look here. Sister," said the
matron. standing up. mo complaint
has ever been made against you,
and I do not want to make one
now. but there are limits to what
you may keep to yourself. There
are limits to the initiative which
you are allowed to show. This
gentleman suggests that the
Duchess Of Farnshire's baby Las
been kidnapped. You know some
thing about 1t. You will please re-
port 1t, and forthwith"
Evidently the matron had q strong
character, for the Scotch woman
was forced to talk:
about twenty-five minutes to
one. last night" she began In an
even monotone. II was engaged on
my last round upon the first floor
In so doing l entered the bathroom.
The blind having been pulled up.
was able to notice, across the well.
that light was burning in the
dressing room attached to the
duchess room. This being against
orders. or unusual. 1 was ABOUT 10
proceed to that room. when l OBJ
served on the blind the shadow Of
two persons"
"who Is in charge Of her gracsf"
asked the matron.
Nurse Marden. She IL single
handed therefore proceeded to
that room and found Nurse Marden
engaged in clothing a baby for the
street. A young person was In the
room"
''Therer' ] shouted. IL told you
So"
Go on" Raid the matron. plea sc. i"
IL asked for an explanation" said
the Sister. "The young person FIRST
attempted to run out Of 1.-THE room.
but :" grim smile for the first
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-19
KE:NT'S hill
CRYSTAL Club Meets

The Crystal Club met in the parlors
of Sampson hall on Tuesday evening
with Miss Florence M. Abel. Miss
Edna l.. Banks, Miss Kathleen Z.
Rand and Miss Alice r. Divine as
hostesses. In the absence of the
president, the vice president, Mrs.
Bake Dean, presided and Miss Har-
riet r. Williams was appointed tenn
porary secretary in the absence of
the regular secretary. Current events
were given in response to roll call
and freely discussed by the club.
During the social hour which fol-
lowed the hostesses' served ice cream
and cake. Eighteen members and
two guests. Mrs. kidder and Miss
Work were present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-19
Ton and Half Cheese
AS Australian Exhibit

Melbourne, Australia, Dec. IL "a.
p. by maiD-Australia has sent to the
British Empire Exhibition q NAM
moth cheese weighing one and a half
tons. a photograph taken at Pitts
worth where the cheese was manu-
featured shows sixty school children
seated on it. Experts report that in
spite OF it's enormous size. the quality
OF the cheese win be perfect when it
reaches London.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-19
Card Of Thanks

l wish to extend my sincere thanks
TO the doctors, nurses and all those
who helped brighten my corner at
the Gardiner General hospital during
my recent stay there. l appreciate
deeply the sympathy, many kind
nesses and beautiful flowers sent by
KIND friends which aided much in
my recovery.
J.. NJ. YEATON,
Richmond, Me,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-19
Farm Buildings
DESTROYED by Fire

Richmond. Me-. Jan. 10 tSpeciaD-
The Sears Farm buildings on the
Mill Road owned by Harry E. Brown
was totally destroyed by fire Friday
forenoon. This farm is near Dins-
more's Mills about four miles from
Richmond village. the buildings were
in fine condition. unoccupied at the
time. They were partially covered
by insurance. Mr. Brown was to &C.
cupy them very soon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-19
RICHMOND

Mrs. ii. B. Tarr. worthy matron of
the Carmel chapter, No. 81, gave a
reception Wednesday evening to her
officers and substitute officers and
their partners. An enjoyable even
ing was passed and refreshments
we're served.
The F. F. F. Club met recently
at the home of Mrs. Thelma and Miss
Goldie Dickinson on Main street.
Music was enjoyed, refreshments
were served. The next meeting is to
be held at Pauline Webber's at North
Front street.
Mrs. Nettie Umberhind passed a
few days this week with Miss Ora
Rev. A. T. McWhorter of Augusta
will preach at the Congregational
church next Sunday at Z P. NJ.
Mrs. Frank Brown has gone to
Toronto. Ohio. to pass the winter
with her son and wife, Mr.. and Mrs.
Austin Brown.
Frank Yeaton has returned home
after being patient for three weeks
in the Gan diner hospital. His friends
will be glad to learn he is much
improved in health.
Mrs. E. L. Rice passed Thursday
in Bowdoinham where she visited her
daughter, Mrs. C. Richards.
Chester Call, our local mail car
rier, Is confined to his home this
week on account of tanning his foot
quite badly.
A large cross was burned on the
highlands of Swan Island opposite
this town Thursday evening, which
attracted much attention for some
distance around.
A ku kluX Khan meeting was held
at the Grange Hall, Chestnut street
! Friday evening, a speaker of national
reputation addressing the audience.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-19
RoXai Yachta Sold

Havre, Dec. STA. p. by MaiD-
Two achts that once belonged to
the former Emperor of Germany have
just been sold in Holland. One. the
schooner Meteor. was bought by
Nine. Heriot, the noted French
yachtswoman. The Meteor's future
home port will be Havre. The other
yacht. the Yampa, which belonged
more particularly to the ex-empress,
has been bought by an American,
Herle Rowland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-19

fore my last TWO
babies came. 1t
keeps me in per-
feet health and |
am on my feet
getting meals and
all m y
house work until
an hour before the
baby is born. A
friend told me to
take it and ! have
used ten bottles
sincelheard about
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-19

Mishawaka, Indiana. 81 took
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound for weakness before my babies
were born. ] was weak and tired
out all the time and it helped me.
When had inward inflammation the
doctor treated me, but did not help
me, so tried Lydia E. Pinkham's
Sanative Wash and it helped me at
once. So Mrs NICOLA PALuZZI, as
Z. Broadway, Mishawaka, Indiana.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-19

it. recommend the Vegetable Com
pound whenever can. Just yesterday
a friend was telling me how miser-
able she felt, and said, If you start
taking Lydia E. Pinkham's you will
feel fine Now she is taking it. -
Mrs. P. ]. OSWALD, JR., 406 West
Ogden St, Girardville, Pa.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-19
BEFORE babies
were BORN
Mrs. Oswald Benefited by
Taking Lydia E. Pinkl,am's
Vegetable Compound

Girardville, PAT took Lydia E.
Pirkham's Vegetable Compound be-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-19

Another story OF niastEht aaves.
ture ny ". l.. George. "'rhe slipper
of Red Brscade." will start In eur
ucxt issue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-19

Great Northern Paper Co.,
Bangor, Me.
Hammond Lumber Co,
Van Buren,, Me.
Shirley Lumber Co., Shirley, Me.
J. T. Michaud, st. Francis. Me.
Allen ouimby CO., Stockholm, Me.
B. c. Howard & CO.,
Lake Fontier. Que.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-01-26

Of an Imperial comedy, up in the
Air" the Fox news weekly Charles
b. Lines, singing new songs; organ
selections by Ruth Noller, and music
by Virgil Moore's Apollo Orchestra.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-01-26
POPULAR STAGE COMEDY
Is NOW A MAINE SUCCESS

A man who has a two cylinder in
come and a six-cylinder automobile is
the central figure of six Cylinder
Love" a William Fox presentation of
the Elmer Clifton production, to be
at the Ohio the coming week.
The picture features Ernest Truck
who was the leading man in the plays
two successful years on Broadway
William Anthony Mcclure is the
author of the play.
Others are Florence Eldridge, Ralph
Sipperly. Donald Meek, Berton
Churchill Of the original stage cast.
Maud Hill. Ann McKittrick, Grace
Gordon, Marjorie Milton. Thomas
Mitchell. Harold Mann and Frank
Tweed.
"Six-Cylinder Love-" has to do with
the Sterling family, Which lives above
it's income. an automobile sales con.
yinces the wife that it is necessary
to buy a machine and the wife in
1uences the husband. who begins
their troubles with the purchase of the
car.
A Sunshine comedy The Weak
ling" a Pathe news weekly and music
by Lester Huff at the organ and the
Ohio Theater orchestra, are added
features.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-01-26

Without investigating the truth Of
her statements he leaves her. Days
and nights of misery, made all the
worse KY the villainous schemes of
Mark Lazzard, a crooked lawyer, fod-
low for both.
Then during a storm along the eoast
Yeulette reseues a woman from Il
wrecked fishing smack. She proves to
be a counterpart of his wife, and her
half sister, whose existence he had
never known Of She confesses her
part of q well-laid plot to sep hrate
Yeulette and mis- wife.
A Dout the same time the father Of
both girls, missing for many years,
appears on the scene, clears Up the
mystery that had clouded their lives,
and aids in bringing Lezzard TO his
just deserts. Many thrilling and
spectacular episodes are enacted The
storm scenes were actually photo
graphed during a terrific gale off the
shores Of New England.
In the cast are David Butler, Gladys
Hulette, Regina Connolly. Fra NIX Cam
peau, Marc McDermott, Trilby Clark,
Jack Walters and Eddie GEdbhon.
John Ford directed.
Other program features wifi consist
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-01-26
Violin Troublesome as Wife

Mischa Elman, noted viohnist, who
will give a recital on Sunday after
noon, Feb. 8, at the Murat. under the
direction of the Ona B. Talbot Fine
Arts Enterprises, strange to say, never
carries his violin.
Usually the public, in thinking of
an artist, thinks of his instrument as
being absolutely attached to him all
the time. While it is true that Ell
man loves his violin as he would the
"apple of his eye" he, nevertheless,
trusts it on all his trips to the care
of his accompanist.
His Yiolins are carried on tour in a
regulation double case. He always
takes his Stradivarius and Amai with
him. On tour he looks after them
himself and they are cleaned thor
oughly every day with a channels
cloth. Great care is always taken to
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-01-26
Novarro.

the stars most recent productions,
THE Fighting Blade" and THE Bright
Shawl" concerns a boy 20 years old,
brought up by his sophisticated, indif-
ferent mother, who has been separated
from his father since he was a small
child. AS a result OF her influence,
he is almost a mollycoddle, without
any interests in life.
He goes to his mothers country
home, where he meets little factory
girl whom he gradually falls in love
with. When his car breaks down on
the way home from a dance one
night, he and the girl are forced to
take refuge in nearby inn.
He proposes to the girl and finds
that she loves him, but when he ac-
quaints his family with his plans, they
are Infatuated, and his father threat
ems TO annual the marriage.
In despair, Julian runs away from
home and becomes a taxicab driver
He overhears a plot to rob his father,
and saves him from the thugs. This
brings about a reconciliation between
the father and son, and the father re-
moves his objections TO his prospective
augherterin-law.
Dorothy Mackaill. who appeared ep.
posite BarthelmesS in The Fighting
Blade" is again seen in the lea Ing
feminine role, and others in the cast
are Joe King, Dorothy Cummings,
Bradley Barker and Nellie Parker
Spaulding.
The Circle program also includes a
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-01-26

see that none of the rosin from the
strings sticks to the case, for that
would interfere with the tone produc-
ton.
II have as much trouble with my
violin" he says, ''as 1 would with my
wife were / married Sometimes !
pick on the violin and sometimes the
violin picks on me--that is, try as
will to get it to respond, it simply
won't.
my violin can drive me into as
excited a frenzy if it is in bad humor
as I imagine my wife could, and If it
is In good humor it makes me feel as
happy as I could possibly feel. / real
ly have come to regard my violin as
having an actual personality. That ISL
perhaps, because I am associated 80
closely with it. and because it is as
much a part Of my life as any other
thing Perhaps 1 shall never marry
and my violin will remain my lifelong
companion"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-01-26
OLD-TIME MEL0DRAMA
BOOKED AT APOLLO SUNDAY

In screening 'Hoodman Blind" next
weeks attraction at the Apollo, Will
liam Fox has picturized one of the
most famous plays in the annals OF
American theatricals. Written by
Henry Arthur Jones and Wilson Bar
rett it was first produced in New
York City by Lester Wallack at the
theater which bore his nance. 1t
brought stellar honors to Kyrle Bel
lew.
The sstory treats with mans injus-
tice when blinded by jealousy, and
the evil wrought by scandal-mongers.
In the little seaeoast town of Free
port, Jack Yeulette, a young sailor.
sees a woman whom he thinks is his
wife in the arms Of another man.