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Evening star., 1924-04-06
Now You Know.

Shifting from high" to second"
as safety precaution when descend
ing hills is always complicated by the
increasing speed of the car while the
gears are in neutral and tlfe clutch
is discngaged. This difficulty can be
overcome by proceeding as follows:
Declutch and shift into neutral,
keeping the car down to
a speed of fifteen miles an hour by
pressing on the foot brake. With the
clutch engaged and the gears still
in neutral race the engine by operat-
ing the throttle from the hand con-
troll. DecIutch and shift to second.
Evening star., 1924-04-06
AUTO OWNERS PAID
FOR HELPING SALES
Horton Says They Get Unseen Com
mission in Lower Prices
and Higher Values.

Should car owners get commits
sion on every automobile they help
sell?
Capt. Harry NJ. Horton, local auto
mobile dealer, says that owners are
not only entitled to a commission,
but that they have been receiving it
right along without realizing il.
He contends that every time a
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figures that he is safer when the
streets or highways are rougher.
This means overlooking a primary
reason for skidding. 1t is generally
known that lightweight car will
skid quickest and be checked quick
est, while the heavy car will hold its
ground, but be unmanageable once il
has started skidding. From this it
is evident that the reason a medium
weight car will often go into a bad
skid when the driver least expects it
is because rebound of it's springs
Will cause the rear to fly up off the
ground, thus reducing it's momeHtary
weight and causing il to lose traction
and skid. Shock absorbers and de-
vices TO check rebound are OF great
est value to the motorist as a safety
device for preventing just this sort
of spring skidding"
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The Old Mechanic Saws:

with this spring rush of work on
hand 1 guess it won't be cuttin' my
head off to tell you how to keep from
havin' trouble when you've run a lit
oyerheatin.
When anything like this happens
the first thing TO do is to stop and
switch off the ignition. You should
Evening star., 1924-04-06
URGE MINIMUM SPEED.

The slow poke" who makes a fu-
neral procession OF the highways on
Sunday is being severely criticized
by traffic students, who believe that
there should be a minimum speed
limit as well as the maximum va
riety. Driving between the two
limits is going to be something on
the order of being between the devil
and the deep blue sea.
Evening star., 1924-04-06
EYES THAT SEE NOT.

The motor vehicle department of
Connecticut has reported to the Eye
sight Conservation Council of Amer
ica to the effect that approximately
per cent OF the applicants for Ii
cenSeS to drive cars must be refused
as a result of poor vision. The next
step is to determine what percentage
of drivers clearly see an impending
hazard but fail to understand what
it signifies
Evening star., 1924-04-06
Springs and Skidding.

Few motorists ever stop to con-
slider what the springs of the car
have to do with skidding. A skid to
the average driver is supposed to be
a mere matter OF a slippery pave
ment coming in unison with a sudden
stop, and as a result of this he often
Evening star., 1924-04-06

thing more important than blind
obedience to law, and that is judg-
ment. Any judge or jury will acquit
the motorist who displays good judg-
ment even il in doing so he has been
obliged to set aside a technical in
terpre ation of the Law
Evening star., 1924-04-06

Is your bumper properly attached
to the front of the car? Many bump
ers are put on hastily, or by amateurs,
so that in collision they would be
useless. Test your bumper today by
standing it against the garage wall
and letting the car push. If the
bumper is not properly secured it will
be loose after the test Wrap the
bumper in blanket so as not to
scratch the nickel
Evening star., 1924-04-06

speed Of the engine for each gear
combination, sometimes accelerating
just u little at the precise moment of
making the shift in order to free the
gears.
Evening star., 1924-04-06

Blowout patches can be successful
ly used in cord tires for city use. On
the road, however, increased speed
and rough riding tend to derange the
patch, causing it either to expose the
tube to the break in the shoe or pinch
the tube itself
Evening star., 1924-04-06
Worth Remembering.

The life of a cord tire is not in the
tread but in the side walls If the
walls develop crack as a result of
underinfation, riding on tire when
fat or striking sharp distractions
such as curbstones. the inner tube
will be continually pinched. resulting
in one puncture after another, with
further breaks in the walls of the
shoe.
Evening star., 1924-04-06
Tewett is q Sturdy Six
Not a eTipht" Six

And Jewett is not a eight" six. 1t
weighs 28O5 pounds 200 to 400
pounds more than eight" skies. Jew
ett's weight accounts for its strength
and sturdiness. 6-inch-deep frame;
all-steel universal joints; Paige Tim
Evening star., 1924-04-06
Yes, Our Jewett
beats them all uphill"

ken axies front and rear explain Jew
ett's Iong-life, comfort on the road,
freedom from rattles and repair bills.
And Jewett is especially clever to
handle in traffic, for its convenient
chassis size gives maneuverine, park
ing and garaging advantages. Yet its
passenger space is as roomy as in
cumbersome cars. The tallest can
stretch and relax. Wide seats -46H
inches.
Evening star., 1924-04-06

YOU'LL hear Jewett owners
J. everywhere talking like that.
Jewett is foe feared and respected
on hills. 1t takes most every hill in
high; even picks up on hills. Wher-
ever there's bad bit of climbing
you'll probably find that Jewetts
have time and again proved their
superiority.
On the level you can throttle Jewett
down to 2 miles an hour, in high, and
with utter smoothness maintain that
pace. Then pick up amazingly-from
5 to Is miles an hour in 7 seconds, in
high. Cry that with ANY other carD
Why does Jewett perform so
sweetly? Most power for weight.
Power for weight determines per-
formance. Jewett has a cubic inch of
motor displacement for every 11A
pounds of weight. Compare thatwith
Light" SKIES. In them each cubic
inch of motor displacement must pull
13.4 pounds, or I4.2, or 1873, or I7.6.
Obviously not one could have Jew
etts performance.
Evening star., 1924-04-06

Jewett is a delightful car to handle
loved by women, appreciated by
men. 1t steers with touch guidance.
Its flexible power makes gear chang
ing rare. You drive from 2 to so miles
an hour, or more, in high. You can
even shift from high to second at 80
miles an hour-quietly! Paige-type
clutch is gentle; transmission all but
noiseless.
"Tn all the world no car like this!'
It's true. Jewett combines qualities
and advantages as no other car does.
And Jewetf, so fine in comfort, con-
venience, sturdiness and perform
ance, costs only S1065. Cars ap-
preaching it cost hundreds to thou
sands more and are bulky to handle.
You should drive Jewett-yourself-
and experience the thrill of big six
performance. Note our number powi
Evening star., 1924-04-06

Power
Cubic s~cA tsssor displacement Of Cylinders en-
tlairs bUepz. Jessxft cy6ndeTs ave ; lx5 inchEs-
z4o ckbse inches IN al 2oE to @oF moro po1cS
than Light" Sres.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-21
GLOBE CIRCLING
PLANES REACH
SEATTLE. WASH.

Seattle, Wash, March 20-Mai or
Frederick l.. Martin. commanding.
and three other officers, flying four
planes, arrived here today. and to-
night had settled down to IL days Of
preparation on Sand FONT aviation
field for the hardest test expected in
the attempt Of the L. s. Army to cir
cumnavigate the globe through the
air.
Three Of the fliers, Major Martin
and Lieutenant Lowell II. Smith and
Leigh Wade travelled today from
Vancouver. Wash, to sand Point. 1876
miles. In two hours ard a half. They
were Joined later by Lieutenant EricIs
VI. Nelson. who came from Eugene,
Ore. today.
The flight was halted here for ad-
justments to meet difficulties Of driv-
ing the mach ines from the United
States to Japan. this. recognized as
the most severe part of the course
led TO the decision to equip the ma
chimes here with pcntCons-
On the journey from the United
States 10 Japan. 4.ies miles az map
ped out along the coast of British
Columbia. Alaska and through the
Aleutian Islands 10 the Kureile Is
lands Of Japan, the machines are to
rest tied to mooring 6uoys and win
not touch land.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-21
ST. Patrick'o Social

The st. patriCks Social held in the
Methodist vestry Monday evening
was a big success The attendance
WAS fine and the stunts Thoroughly
enjoyed. Each one present wore
something green. Tho Shamrock
hunt was won by Mr.. and Mrs.
LcGge. Miss Corinnc Dudley in q
becoming green and white costume
sang, "My Wild Irish Rose re.
spending to an encore with ireland
Must be a Garden" "Biddy Mcgee
Harry Could and Barley Mooney
fArthur CroSsetD created much fun
with their song. and as n second
number sang Down in Arkansaw'
Games followed Potatoes were
carved by six boys who were given
Il silver knife with which to make a
face on the Murphy" This was
won by Phillip HELEN with Mrs. A.
Y. Houghton and Mr.. Legge as
judges.
Roland Huse was the efficient
auctioneer and the beautiful array
Cf boxes found ready customers.
Nearly 500. were realized.
sing and more games Closed
a delightful social evening. A usty
cheer was given for the teacher Of
the &. !. e.. Class
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-21
Elect Delegates to
State Convention at
Republican Caucus

The Republican City Caucus was
held Thursday evening at the City
building. the city committee was ap-
pointed and delegates elected to at
tend the State Convention n Port
land, April .. The warrant was read
by Hon. W. 7. Gardiner and Dr. w.
o. Cobb was chosen chairman of the
meeting and Arthur Bubar, secre-
tary. a nominating committee con-
sisting of John Henderson, Chester
Beane, Buel l.. Merrill, Mrs. 3. f.
Lamb, Nellie f. Weymouth. and
Blanche Greenlaw, nominated the
following city committee which was
accepted: Hon. T.. T. Hazard, DR.. w.
y. Price, Eugene Chase, DIR. +. NJ.
Cole, DIR. w. .. Cobb. DR.. B. f. Lamb.
A. w. Cunningham, +. +. Russell. w.
Morse, DIR. +. L. Strout, DIR. \. w.
mouth. Joseph Verdun. G.. ID. Libby.
J. II. Thompson. c. F. Walker, L. f.
McCausland. Harry Lawrence, L, L.
Potter, Charles Larrabee, Lester Rose,
Arthur Bubar. Archie Buker, John
Henderson, F. n. Boston, David
Douglas. E. l.. Russell, Mrs. F. l..
Amesbury. Mrs. Winnifrcd Gray, Mrs.
A. &. Libby. Mrs. Florence Simons.
Mrs Charles Orsborne. Mrs. Marion
Cobb, Mrs. George Danforth. Mrs.
L.ucretia Lamb. Mrs. Nellie f. Wey-
mouth Mrs. A. W. Cunningham, Mrs.
Is, a. l.. Colby, Mrs. II. W. Dodge
Mrs. Alex McCoombs. Mrs. Archie
Buker, Mrs. W. I. Gould. Mrs. ]. G..
Kirkpatrick, Mrs. William Clark. Mrs
F.. +. Fitch. Mrs. Chester Deane, Mrs.
W. 4. Savage, Mrs. +. L. Merrill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-21
Police Seeking to
Connect Negro with
KilIing Of Wilkins

Kansas City, Mo. March 20.-Policc
tonight were weaving u nat Of circum-
stantiai evidence in an attempt to con-
meet billiard Davies. negro furnace
tender and cx-convict. with the myrtle
nous slay'ng OF Dr. Zoe wilkins. di-
vorccr Of the late Thomas Cunning
ham, wealthy Joplin. Mo, banker
me chief Of detectives announced
he had Obtaircd new information irdi-
eating Or. wilkins. an o3teopath, was
slain saturday night, and said ;, woman
had been found who declared she saw
bavios near the Wilkins home last
night.
Grilied again tonight Davies denied
ne ever ha1 seen a rusty. bloodetaIned
pocket Knife found beside the body.
junk yard emp!oye had Identified
the KNIFE as one he had seen the ne
gro use at the yard cutting sacks.
Davies said Dr. wilkins owed him
money for tending her furnace. He
said he quit her employment two weeks
raid.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-21
Archbishop Hayes
Received by Pope

Rome. March Colby \. PA--
Archbishop Hayes was received IN
private audience Ivy Pope Plus this
evening. The new cardinal, who
spent an hour in the presence OF Ills
Holiness, said afterwards. that he
was greatly impressed with The
popc's magnetic personality. ms COM
hining in Il most charming manner
high intellectually and gracious
qualities. The archbishop made the
following statement TO few Ameri-
can correspondents:
1T was tho first time / ever saw
the rontiff; | came away with the
most extraordinary impression Of my
life. ] had been hearing Of his mag
nrtic personality from Others, but
tonight, | received the full reaction o.
this extraordinary and gifted mau Of
God.
Little wonder that he has ap.
pcalcd to the intellectual world and
to that of the plain people. 1t is not
often that men in high places hear
within them such a rare mixture
and emphatic qualities of mind and
heart rs to win favor alike with the
learned and humble OF the world
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-21
Louden Hill Community
Club st. Patrick's Party

Loudon Hill Community club held
Il very pleasant meeting yesterday
afternoon at the home Of Miss Gill
patrick. After the regular business
had been disposed % the meeting
took the character of 4 Saint Pat
ricll's party. This festiVity was in
honor OF tho birthdays Of three of
the members Mrs. Aaron Norton,
Mrs. Lester Field and Miss Gilpat-
rick.
There was an interesting pro-
gram. Small Irish flags were dis
/ tributed and with them quotations
or sketches standing for the names
! of Irish cities. These were guessed
iby the company. Mrs. Norton read
an interesting sketch of ireland,
! and Mrs, Emma Tillson gave In
t, Tara's Halls" Miss fitzpatrick read
an account of Saint Patrick. and
Mrs. Taylor gave 4 number Of Irish
anecdotes. Then THE Wearing of
the Green" was read Refreshments
of cocoa. tea, sandwiches and cake
were served. There was very at
tractive birthday cake with grCcn
candles. the work of Mrs. Norton.
Miss Gilpatrict was presented by tho
club with some attractive toilet arti-
Cles. The entire affair was most en-
! joyaBle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-21
MAYOR ANSWERS
OPEN LETTER OF
CITIZEN HEzELTON
Gardiner. Maine. March 20, 1924.

Gardiner. Maine, March 20, 1924.
! TO the Tax Payers of Gardiner:
Under date of March 10, 1924, Mr..
George w. Heselton addressed a let
ter to the voters of Gardiner regard
ing the appropriation bill for the
year 1924, as formulated by the City
| Government.
In justice to the tax payers of
Gardiner as we'll as to Mr.. Heselton,
l feel it my duty and priveledge to
! correct some of the figures and i'm
pressions given by Mr.. Heselton.
Mr.. Heselton first picks UP the
Street Department appropriation of
$3S, 600, and says that the most of
the increase is for improving Water
street from Church to Winter street,
a distance of about a quarter of n
mile" In this connection, l wish to
state that this statement Is very mis-
leading.
In the first place. the S3S, 900
covers all OF the city's streets and
Is divided as follows: Snow bills
which includes breaking roads as
we'll as snow removal from Water
street, $4,000; culverts and bridges.
which includes putting Winter street
bridge in safe condition for the
travelling public, $4,000: new equip
ment and equipment repairs. 5000;
general expense, which includes dis
tributing 5000 yards of gravel on
roads and streets. together with 5000
gallons of oil and putting all OF our
highways in improved condition,
$1,000: Water street improvements,
$4,000. making a total OF $3.50
Referring to the illumination of
Water street, / will state that the
present City Government has hardly
discussed this matter at all. Neither
have they conferred with the Cen
trail Maine Power Co. regarding the
same. Just where Mr.. Heselton got
the impression that this improve
ment was included in our figures,
cannot state.
Mr.. Heseltop states that the tax
rate last year was thirty-five mills.
Any tax payer by referring to their
tax bill for 1929 will find that the
rate was thirty-siX and one half
| mills.
The city's valuation for 1923 as
| given by the City Assessors was ST.
| 1913, 800. as against So $50, as
mentioned by Mr.. Heselton. making
a difference of S4O0,912. The State
! Assessors give our valuation as ST.
| 1864. which can be verified at the
State Assessors Office. which shows
| that to bring our valuation up to
! S5.0o0.0O0. would require an increase
| of S2oi. 146. instead of S661 80. as
! given by Mr.. Heselton.
! The increase in value OF city pro-
| perty is not n new feature as from
| 1918 TO 1929 1t increased from So
| S00.016 to SI,73339o as given by the
City Assessors, an increase of almost
! 81 100000. and during the same per-
iod the tax rate was increased from
~ mills to 81 IL mills. Also the
city appropriated in 1922 SI3330 for
| resurfacing Water street. yet no op-
position was voiced in this instance.
In conclusion. will state that the
present City Government has made
up the present appropriation bill on
what seems to them business prin-
ciples and that the same is intended
to he spent on the same principles
without regard TO politics in any
form for the benefit of ALL of the
people.
Respectfully,
ID. S. McNAUGHToN.
Mayor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-21
Awards Made in
BigeloW Prize
Speaking Contest

Thursday evening at city hail the
second annual BigelOW prize speak
ing contest took place. There was a
large audience Of interested citizenG
and friends. The program was as
follows:
Selection-High school orchestra /;
The Unknown Rider, Milton Ballard
The Execution of Andre. Iva IVES
ton; The Harvard Yale Football
Game, Don Gum; How tho Laruc
Stakes Were Lost, Lorana Prentiss
selection.-High school orchestra.
The New Church Organ, Phyllis
Cleveland; The Knight of the Spike
soled Boots. Harry Mayors; Ship
wrecked. Munroe Getcheu; Prince,
Mary Stuart.
Vocal solo-Katherine McCinn.
Catherine Woodside at the piano;
The Old Actors Story. Leona Her
sum; The Explorer. James O'Brien;
seicction-High school orchestra,
Mrs. W. T. Bradford, director.
Presentation of cups. Judge George
A. Stafford; Decision Of Judges.
judges, Prin. Everett Perkins. Au-
gusta, Prin. John Pottle, Winthrop
and Mrs George Wilson, Augusta.
At this second annual sophomore
speaking contest both selections ana
hSii'eiS we're distinctly superior to
those Of last year. The work re-
fleets much credit upon Miss EVELYN
Waugh Of the faculty. who was in
general charge Of the preparations
for the contest.
While the judges were out the
cups won in the winter carnival were
awarded. Judge Stafford Of tho school
board made the presentation in an
appropriate and effective speecb
The Bombahook cup and the ] +
EIaiscell cup went to the freshman
class of the high school; the ward
one Community club cup to Maria
tiaTk grammar school: the Ar-eri-
can Legion cup TO the sixth grade IN
Mara Clark and the Quinn Rigoloyc
cup to the Middle street prlTnarv
Miss Rita Pettee, president OF tho
freshman class. accented the ,he
Bolhoahook club cup for her school
ana class and the Blaisdell cup for
her class. Lillian Matthews accent
ca the American Legion cup for Tho
sixth grade, Robert Shepherd nc
cepted the Quinn Bi9eIoyv c,,n for
me Aiiddle street primary and James
nan of the ninth grade, the Ward
one cup for Maria Clark.
Judge Stafford announced tho
!eoss decision. Phyllis Cleveland
received the prize for the girls ana
Leona Hersum, honorable mention
;hunroe Getchell won the prize for
Toys, with James O'Brien, honorable
mention. 9" Oie
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-21
Pleasing Reports
Of Work of Former
Gardiner Pastor

The many Gardiner friends Of Nr
kncaid. who was formerly pastor Of
the Free Baptist church in this city
viii be interested in the followin itCnl
! taken from one of the local papers in
Lecon!a. y. IL, where he Is now To-
Gated:
March .. 1923. closed very SUCCESS
fully the first years pastorate of the
Rev. Geo. q. Kincaid with the South
Baptist church. No mistake was made
| when he was called as pastor of this
church. Every department of the work
Is In very four!shing and healthy
condition. All services OF the church
are well attended. The Thursday eve
! ming prayer and praise meetings are
wonderful. AS often as e5 testimonies
are given in q single meeting. The
writer OF this article doubts if there
is as large Il mid-wcek prayer meeting
In the state
The preaching services are largely
attended with many people coming here
from afar to listen TO this spirit-hlled
and eloquent preacher.
Mr.. Kincaid is a rare Combination Of
teacher. linanc!ar. organizer and ora
tor. the equal to any whom we have
| eyer had. 1t is a noticeable fact that
tie congregations are largely made up
on young people and men. yes. men Of
nature life. In the past year 50 have
bten received into church membe rship
nearly all by baptism. and many will
come in at Easter Mr.. Kincaid con-
ducts Bible class of 81 members on
Wednesday evenings. 1t is expected
that 1t will grow much larger as time
passes. Mr.. Kincaid has adopted fl
nancial system that will bring in $1,000
March IT. We expect this amount
will come in quarterly until the aims
for which he is working are accom-
plished. This fund. however. has moth
ing to do with the current expenses.
Pastor and people are working har-
moniously together and stand close by
him In all his projects. The pastor is
proud of his people. and the people are
proud OF their pastor. The people are
buying Mr.. kincaid a new automobile.
This will help him a great deal in his
visitation work.
If for any reason Mr.. Kincaid is un-
able to supply the pulpit. we can call
on his lovely wife, who is also a min
lister of the Gospel and is very efficient
BY a Member of the Church.
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Royal Arch Chapter
Installs Officers

Jerusalem Royal Arch Chapter. No.
d. at stated convocation held on
Thursday evening. installed the fol-
lowing officers: High priest, Wallace
r. Brann: king. Leigh Weber:
scribe, Michael Falconi: captain Of
the host George Hinckley; principal
sojourner. George A. Stafford; royal
arch captain, Harvard y. Gray:
treasurer, Charles l.. Hedrick: sec
rotary. Ernest S. Currier; tyler, Har-
vey GatChell; master Of the first
veil. Carroll Gray; master of the
second veil, Ralph Wood: master Of
the third veil. Raymond Fish; chap
lain. Lloyd Powers. The installing
officer was Lloyd o. Powers. A sup
per preceded the installation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-21
NATIONAL. HOME:

officer of the day, Capt. Thomas +.
Burke.
Albert Leclair has returned from n
furlough passed with relatives in
Lewiston.
Charles II. Twiss has returned
from Boston where ne has been visit
ing relatives for few days
Cornelius !. Donahue of Worcester.
late Co. ], II, U. :. Cav. has report
ed for rc-admission to the Home.
Fred j.. Hutchinson of Litchfeld,
late Co. A, l. Me. Cav, has been adj
mitted To the Home.
Lewis +. Barton who is passing n
furlouCh with friends in Hallowell
was in Camp Thursday Afternoon. MIR.
Earton passed his S1st birthday last
week but looks 4 much younger man.
FurloUghs have been granted to
Ralph w. Eldridge to Portland, and
John Corigan to Dayton. Ohio.
Mis- blanche Wood of Gardiner.
PASSED Thursday with Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry NJ. Wood ut the Branch.
The Legion MINISTRIES held very
enthusiastic rehearsal Thursday
evening in the Home theatre The end
men have their rongs. jokes. and
dances we'll learned nnd are sure TO
make hit.
The moving picture program for
Friday evenin~ win he Miss Eettv
Comnson in "Tho White Flower" with
ktnoaram and Comedy Felix in
tho Swim"
Prof. +. w. Theme tho orchestra
lender. has recently Installed n Croe-
lev radio set and eacn evening on
lows the v"rious concerts. etc, being
broaGcagt~d.
Mark shaniro. Of ac;rlincr. was n
business victor 'rhrrsday in Camp
and called ut the Trcasurer'e office.