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Evening star., 1924-09-13

States Navy during the war; Gustave
F. Bagelman. Lanham, Md; Steven ].
Borowski. 5709 Thirty-second street,
Chevy Chase. Nd. from November is.
1915S to June, 1920, in Regular Army:
Walter E. Thorne. Riverdale. Md, is
Years service with the District Ma
tional Guard. recently a member of the
121st Engineers and formerly three
years in United States Regular Army;
Bernard Felter, 1s43 A street south
east: Charles E. Moffert, 1912 Tenth
street Dorsey X. Offut, 217 z street;
Loran w. Goode, 76 Flower avenue,
Takoma Park. Md. and Hardon Thiba-
deau, 1907 Fourteenth street, three
years in the 5th Infantry, District of
Columbia National Guard
The entire organization will spend.
the day at Fort Washington tomorrow
Evening star., 1924-09-13

bottom of the Smiling Pool for a long
time. My coat just changed to match
my surroundings"
do you mean that it is simply
muddy" asked Peter.
No, l don't mean anything of the
kind" retorted Grandfather Frog in
disnantly. DO you suppose l would
come out here with a muddy coat?
Didn't you see me swim over here?
Even if it had been muddy, which it
wasn't, don't you suppose the mud
would have washed off while / was
swimming?'
"Of course. OF course" replied
Peter hastily. You see. he didn't
want, to offend Grandfather Frog
Did | understand you to say that if
wait long enough l can see your coat
change to green again.
IF you wait long enough" replied
Grandfather Frog.
'I'll wait" said Peter. AS a matter
Evening star., 1924-09-13
ENLISTMENT STIMULATED
Many Join Guard, Inspired by De-
fense Day.

The Defense day parade yesterday
stimulated interest in recruiting for
the 260th Artillery, District National
Guard, to such an extent that the re-
cruiting offices at 1924 F street were
unable to examine all the applicants
for enlistment last night. The recruit
ing offices were not opened until
o'clock last night and the examining
officer was kept busy until a late hour
examining the recruits. and several Of
those remaining will be examined this
afternoon.
The following men enlisted last
night: Leonard R. Reed. 219 East Cap
ito1 street; Charles r. Helmhold, 1882
serve Officers Training Corps; John T.
Moore, Bethesda, Md; Irving X. Pat
terson, 311 G street southeast: Morton
Jacob, 1404 Fifth street; Leroy w.
Browning, 140S Girard street. in United
Evening star., 1924-09-13
WILL HIRE APPRENTICES.
Col. Sheriff. to Give Boys Chance
to Learn Trades.

Lieut.. Col. c. Q. Sheriff., superin-
tendent of public grounds and build
ings, announced today a plan that is
to be inaugurated in his department
by which it will be possible for a
limited number of boys 20 learn GER
tain mechanical trades, including
carpentry, electrician, steamfitter
plumber and painter.
Under the plan, Col Sheriff. has
authorized the employment of few
boys. not under l 6 years of age, who
will work with the carpenters, cleo
tricians, steamfitters, plumbers and
painters now employed by his de-
partment. The pay of the apprentices
will range from $500 to $3.50 a year.
After four years service as under
studies the boys will become full
hedged workers of their respective
trades and entitled to the wages of
such. Col. Sheriff. said.
Evening star., 1924-09-13
Coat Changes Color.
Everywhere along the way
Wonders happen every day.

This big frog in his dark coat. look
ing up and laughing at Peter Rabbit
had said that he was Grandfather
Frog. In everything but the color of
his coat he look ed like Grandfather
Frog. His voice was the voice of
Frog. Still, it was hard
for Peter to believe that it really
was Grandfather Frog. That dark
coat certainly did make a great diff
ference.
No" said Grandfather Frog, Il
haven't changed my coat You see. l
was down there in the mud at the
Evening star., 1924-09-13
Printers Favor 8-Hour Day.

HAMBURG. September 13.-Tne
Ninth International Congress OF
Printers yesterday passed a resolu-
ton in favor of an eight-hour day
and demanded early ratification OF
the Washington work hour agree
ment by all nations.
Evening star., 1924-09-13
Safety in Positions.

From the Progressive Grocer.
A negro was trying to saddle a
fractions mule.
Does that mule ever kick you,
Sam?" asked a bystander.
mo, Suh," said Sam; but he some-
times kicks whar ! jes' been
Evening star., 1924-09-13

Statistics of the Ithaca, n. Y, city
clerks office show that more stenog-
rapherS have been married there
during the last three years than any
other class of women in industry.
The Washington times., 1924-10-09

Just the thing to take the chill
off the room. Built with large oil
reservoir, to prevent frequent
filling. Neat, black japan finished
body.
The Washington times., 1924-10-09
TOURISTS RUSH
TO DOWNING
Street
mo. TO-" Official Residence
81 British Prsnler u
Lure to Americans.

LONDON oct. American
tourists II Europe have l new
shrine No. 10 Downing street, Lon.
don. the official residence 81 ne
British Premier.
That historic building. whole
latest claim to fame and distinefloll
~ that an agreement reearding rhe
evacuation Of the Huhr Wa ygorlxed
out there between the French. Bei.
Sian ana German prernier6. drawe
almost ~ many 0iglltoeera ~ V1art.
munster Abbey, the Tower ol I15rs.
don and the National Gallery.
Tor some Unexplained rean0n faa
legend has sprung Up that siia1,,Iv
70 touch the knob % the PriIuie ~ n.
istere door a good luck. So avniv
cay hundreds 81 harid6 carnaA fha
SHINY brass knob Get IN ~ Isld6ie
q q Z the ordinary hooking door 81 $40.
~ Police do not interfere ana
the tourists 90 away ha.pny. ~
Tourists are diGnppoiafed No..
ever, that mo. Il, Y V,ilere raTcl, 4,
Ro1fant history has been made dlsr.
in$ the last ten Years. sliouId s. a
VIelnary looking One Middle vVAst.
sIn american was heard "a lrernarIr
g London bobby that ..Nso in's
could hardly quality Tor ri,ore f,s n,
: -aclCLy building IN America.
The Washington times., 1924-10-09
MADE '.suNL IoHT"
CAUSES BE- Oh suNBuRIN

BOSTON. oct. Experiments
By harvard ana UnivsraI.y 81
Maine professors with violet ray
lamp ana synthetic quartz glass
that develop an artificial sunlight
Of potential value Ia the cure of
ricketts,, tuberculosis. and skin dis
ease viii BE conducted hereafter in
$4,000 laboratory, funds for
which the city council appropriated
last night.
Tests have already shown, Il Is
said. that the lamp and glass have
created sunlight strong enough in
one minute To develop gunbnrn
equivalent 70 that acquired al day
at q beach.
The Washington times., 1924-10-09
SHIP COOK JUMPS INTO
SEA WHEN he SEES SNAKE

CAPE NAY, N. j.. oct. !. Oh
board d ths schooner yacht ella.
beth owned hy j. III. Lister, 81
Iaverford. Pa, there was much
excitement today.
When the cook went to prepare
breakfast he was greeted BY i
four-foot water snake, which had
taken possession of the galley.
Then the cook went overheard.
Captain Hurley Boyd. 81 the fish.
ing steamer Maud ]. sent Herman
Olsen, one 81 his crew. aboard with
Delaying pin and the snake was
quickly dispatched. 1T Is believed
to have gone aboard while the boat
WIS On the Potomac.
The Washington times., 1924-10-09
QUITS WIFE WHO BEAT
HIM WITH WOODEN Leg

Los ANGELES, Oct Ia. For
twenty.eieht years the married lie
81 William ana Lueiia stuart was Z
tranquil affair Then they began
to quarrel, according 70 Z divorce
suit filed here BY Stuart their
troubles rullninating when, accord
ing to Stuart, his wife ran OF with
his artificial leg.
Stuart. he asserted, gave chase
but when ne caught up with hil
wife, she beat him upon the head
with the wooden limb and then
tried 10 CARROT him with q cord.
After that, stuart said, he lei
his wife forever.
The Washington times., 1924-10-09
SHOT GIRL WHO jlLTED
HIM, THEN KILLS Sell

t.ocHEsTER, oct, s.IIis suit
fetscted after year's courtship.
Louis Gauthier twenty-four. shot
ana killed Elisabeth c,cmstock,
aeventesn, pretty stsnosraphel, -
me Was returning home fron work.
4e then shot himself. dying
Instantly.
Only e few yards from her house.
napleraby found the SRI lying 81
she sidewalk ana = few feet nom
hsr vas Gauthier. the revolver
S.1scnsd e bis hard. No one Wit.
$50 the slootlnk. - 80
The Washington times., 1924-10-09
INVENTORS! HERE'S BIC
CHANCE 10 MAKE MONEY

81. LOUIS. NO., Oct. 1Ol Here's
i chance Tor inventors.
Richard w. Meade. president q
the Peoples NOTORIOUS Company.
operating hundreds of buses Ii this
city, wants q practical rain top for
the double. decked buses.
mo satisfactory top for the
double .declked bueeg ever has been
devised, Meade said. Those that
have been tried m Chicago and
other cities are not success
Here's 4 chance for some inventor
to try his hand. Somebody can
make d fortune BY inventing q prac,
tical rain top for these buses.
The Washington times., 1924-10-09
Sale Of 1900 Window Shades
Perfect Opaque and Holland Sbades-AH Size 6ax36
55C 85c

Opaque Shades of excellent quail
ity, white, blue, ecru, olive or green.
Complete with every fixture for
hanging.
The Washington times., 1924-10-09
Three Burner Gas Cook Stove
introduced Specially at IL

department introduced special
The most compact cook for the apartment small
kitchen Complete with three regulation size burners gener
sized underneath Certain prove popular in Washing
ton The Ca.
The Washington times., 1924-10-09

Oil Opaque and Dull Finished
Holland Shades, white ecru, green
or blue. Mounted on sturdy rollers
and complete for hanging.
Second Floor, F St.
The Washington times., 1924-10-09
. "Wincroft" Cabinet Gas Range
Brings Savings at s36S

And aWncrof gas range at price investment in
satisfaction and efficiency This 4burne style has large baking
oven and separate brong High sanitary base that makes
cleaning under it Porcelain door panels and shiny nickel
trimmings Wincroft quality at Hecht Co special price
xsAe $3.50
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-16
Exchange Greetings
On Opening Gable
Line to SantO Domingo

New York, Sept. 15-Greettne6 Dc.
tween officials of Santo Domingo ana
the United States marked the open
inr today by All America Cables. Inc.
Of a new and speedy service between
the countries.
! IT desire to congratulate Your Elk
cellency on the completion OF this
important work. which brings the
United States and the Dominican Re.
public into closer Geographic union.
said the first message transmitted
over the new wire. 1t was addressed
to General Horatio Vasquez. presi-
dent of the Dominican Republic. and
was signed by President Coolidge.
The first message in this direction
was dispatched by j. Arrendondo.
president of the municipal govern
ment of Santo Domingo, to Mayor
Hylan of New York City. 1t said:
1.-THE city of Sarito Domingo. the
Oldest of the New World. hopes that
the new line inaugurated today will
serve to unite the thoughts OF the
two brotherly peoples, unite their
hearts and bind their respective
ideals
The cable route. while will be open
ed for public patronage tomorrow.
will be equipped at the Santo Domin-
go terminal with an automatic re-
ceiving. sending and relay station.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-16
Epworth League

The members Of the Epworth League
Of the Hallowell Methodist church
gave their second social Of the season
Monday evening in the vestry Of the
church. Sawin's orchestra of six pieces
played. Mrs. Louise Gray at the piano.
There were the usual games and an
amusing peanut race with prizes The
refreshments were hot dogs and ice
cream cones. A number Of the Gardi-
ner society were guests of the Halo
well league on this occasion. The af-
lair was very pleasant one.'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-16
ADJUSTMENTS

Rex Beach's Greatest Story, "The
Spoilers" at johnson Opera House
Today
!. The greatest picture of the week
is scheduled for today. 1t is the
screen version of the sort that gave
Rex Beach. his start as a writer of
the great out-of-doors. Years ago
this story was produced with Will
liam Farnum in the lead and it made
that star. The new picture stars
Milton Stills and is bound to win
fame for him ALSO The manage
ment Of the Opera House has been
after a date on this picture for the
past two months. but because of the
demand for extended runs it was not
available for single day bookings till
new. See it today. You re going to
enjoy a great movie.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-16
One Policeman
Shot in Row with
Boston GangSters

Boston, Sept. l5-One patrol
was shot and seriously WOUNDED ,
a second was injured tonight "
three gangsters FLASHED win n
policemen in n running gun ID
in the Northampton Street.Shavu|
Avenue section. All three eunul
escaped.
The fight began when Patrclr(
David NJ. Mccarthy was shot ID
by one of the members Of the nl
Mccarthy with two other otnc5
Il njamin Goodman and william
Dooley. had approached 4 man u
the police said was known to M
as Irish" Collins and who was
tering before n saloon In Northar|
ton street. AS they began search
Collins. a companion opened fire Y,
a revolver concealed In his pod
shooting through the cloth. No
thy dropped with a wound In hh !
side.
The gangsters fed, pursued
Dooley and Goodman. They frN
the officers. who returned their
let's. none apparently taking q
AS the officers neared the intersed,
Of Northampton Street and Shaw
Avenue. third gangster leaptt D
a doorway and felled Oficer "
man. TIL, three gunner then N
ed into an alley and ESCAPED,
Two men who had been In az
mobile nearby across the street \
the shooting. ran TO Patrolman
Carthy's assistance as the wcun1
officer dropped, and took him "
hospital. Police say all three y
sters are well known to them
large force OF men il searching
neighborhood.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-16
Celebrates Ninety
Fifth Birthday

Fred w. Johnson quietly celebrated
his 95th birthday at the home of Mrs
Lerow Goodspeed in Randolph Monday
Mr.. johnson is the son of the late Dan
iel IJohnson and was one of 10 chill
dren. He was born in South Gardiner
Sept. IS, 1929. He was building con-
tractor by trade and built nearly all
of the buildings at the National Sol
diers' Home. He also did much of the
work at the State Hospital in Augusta
He was superintendent of the Cochrane
Chemical Works in Everett. Mass. fol
rs years. Mr.. Johnson has one sister
living. Mrs. E. d. Haley of Brunswick
avenue. and one son. Harry Johnson
who is with the Cochrane Chemical Co
in Everett, Mass. Mr.. johnson is very
we'll preserved, as his hearing and eye
sight are very 900 dand he walks two
or three miles every day. He is very
pleasing person to talk with, being
very keen of mind and jolly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-16
Runaway Car Nearly
Causes Fatality

But for the timely action OF two
men there would have been a serious
accident lately when a man drove
up in front Of the Gray Hildreth
plant on Winter Street and went into
the store after setting the brakes
and leaving the engine running. On
the seat was a small child asleep. In
some way the car began to run back
ward and the two men caught the
car as it was balancing half on the
bridge and the other half hanging
over the bridge after crashing
through the fence. The child was
rescued and the car, which was ar
Overland touring and was hauled
back onto solid ground. 1t was
thought that the Jar Of the engine
must have loosened the brakes
Moral do not leave your car on ar
incline without trigging the rear
wheels.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-16
New England Week
Takes Firm Grip
On n. e. Business

Boston. Sept. 15-New England
Week. shered in at the churches yes
terday, became a practical movement
to present New England products to
New England people today. In
stores here. windows were given over
to an exposition of manufacturing
processes typical of New England
goods; in the mills and factories of
six states open house was kept In
many cases to present at first hand
the same information.
The program to popularize among
it's own people the products OF New
England will continue for a week. AT
the same time organization of the Or
der of New England Workers, a So
ciety to perpetuate the movement, is
being pushed with view to enrolling
million members.
The biggest meeting of the. weeks
exercises will he held here tonight in
the form of New England Workers
convention in which the governors
of each state will deliver addresses
by radio, and which DR.. Julius Klein
director of the Federal bureau OF
foreign and domestic commerce, will
address in person.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-16
one mentioned. Mature and IN.
ply" was the title Of another ~
Corn Roam

The members Of the Ola souN !.
and a number of guests enjoysS,
roast Monday evening on Az
House Hill. The weather was w..''
the occasion. The party ma, :
Congregational parsonage Al 4 !.
and proceeded to Powder Hou,.
where a fire was built and cor. =
ed. The menu was corn. "hot =
hot coffee and toasted marshm,s.
There were IS present in an
guests were DIR. James p W.
who was Of much help 10 IA. =
building the fire and ASSISTING m ,
ways. Malcolm Boyd Dana Of ~,
City. Ia. Rev. w. p. Bradfo,s :
Master Wesley Fitzpatrick and ~
Falconi. After the eats" VA.
posed of songs were in order ~
fair was even pleasanter than NJ,
last year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-16
Present Arguments
Continuance Trial
Two Contractors

Chicago, Sept. 15-Arguments for a
continuance in the trial OF Col.
Charles F. Forbes and John NJ.
contractor, jointly indicted in con-
rection with Irregularities in the adj
ministration OF the veterans bureau
were preshted before Federal judge
Carpenter today. At the same time
counsel for Thompson presented ar :
guments in support of demurrers to
two Joint indictments charging Goa
spiracy. Former Senator James
Hamilton Lewis, arguing for COM
tinuance until after the November
elections, based his plea on the suS-
gestion that the veterans bureau adj
ministration under Colonel Forbes
had become a political issue.
F. ]. Stransky in arguing for the
demurrer. challenged the indictment
returned by a federal grand jury on
the ground that they were indefin-
lite. uncertain, muddled and unintelli-
gible,"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-16
Maine State Fair
Receipts $4,000

Lewiston. Sept. 15.-Total receipts
from the exhibition Of the Maine State
Fair this year amount to about $4,000,
according to Treasurer Andrew w. p.
Cobb. At special meeting held Sat-
urday by the officers and trustees this
was disclosed and in view of the bad
weather the second day of the fair is
considered an excellent showing. Last
year the total receipts ran up to $780,
GOO, with everything in favor of the
fair. Much money has been spent in
improvements about the grounds and
buildings. new sheep barns and pigger-
les were built, toilets were Installed.
with sewer connections, and $500 was
spent on painting as only one item.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-16

II there seems to be a drop in the
fish market this week it will no
doubt be caused by the great amount
Of fish caught by the following party
of fishermen who went deep sea fish
ing Sunday. Augustus Weymouth.
George Marty. John Young, r. P:
Lasselle. Bert Jameson, David Jane
son. Preston Glidden, A. C. Eldridge,
Lewis Moores, Irwin Drawn, Willis
Robbins and Harry Hastings. Pres
ton Glidden caught the largest fish.
Five of he party we're real sea sick
and 1T least one said never again.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-16
FavOrites Come
Through in 3 of 4
Races at Toledo

Toledo, O.. Sept. 15.--FaVert"
in three of the four races on tm Y.
ing day card Of Toledo's secoho y,
circuit meeting Of the season ~"
day. -.
Hollywood Frisco, driven BY VIZ !
zier. the topheavy favorits 70 NV
CLUB trot, featured event OF W.
had easy going and led the ."
home in each of the three htatA
Prince Loree. with Mike AcD,,M,
the sulky. had no trouble winniI
zoo pace. Henry Ford took tDs,
pace in straight heats from =
field.
The only outsider Of the dsy Ws
ture a race was Sarah Thomas
Stokes up. She won the ..ls ~
Royal Harvester and Allwor.E
favorites. by taking the secom
third heats. Royal Harvester W"
FIRST heat.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-16
2 Deaths, Enormous
Damage When Large
Oil Tank Burns

Monterey. Cal. Sept. 15.-Fire which
started when lightning struck $4,000
barrel tank of the Associated Oil Co.,
causing the death Of four soldiers. in
juring manys others. and damaging
hundreds of thousands of dollars
worthy of property early today had
spread to another large tank. Flaming
oil poured down into the bay. forming
a sheet of fire $50 feet from shore.
Only two of the men killed, A. b.
Bofes and E. +. Peterson, have been
identified.
Three troops of the 18th Cavalry mar
rowly escaped being caught in a river
Of burning oil that swept down on the
government stores at the base of Pre-
sidio Hill. The soldiers were salvaging
fodder and stores when the oil in the
large tank boiled over.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-16
Gov. Smith Takes
Stump Oct. 9Th

Washington, Sept. 15-The Demo-
cratic national committee today an
nounced that Governor Alfred Z.
Smith of New York, in campaigning
in behalf of John w. Davis, the
Democratic presidential nominee,
would leave Albany October 9th to
deliver his first address that evening
at Manchester, n. H. He will speak
at Boston. October T. at Providence.
R. I. on the Sth. New Haven the 9th
and Waterbury the 10th, returning
from there to New York. The COVER
nor will so to Baltimore for an adj
dress October IS and from that city
will keep speaking engagements in
Wilmington the 14th, Jersey City the
18th. Cleveland the 18th and Chicago
on the 18th. after which he will re-
turn again to New York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-16
Issue First Death
Warrant for Woman
In PENNSYLVANIA

Harrisburg. Pa. Sept 15.-The first
death warrant for the execution of a
woman in Pennsylvania in many years
was issued today at Governor Pinchot' S
office. 1t fixed the date for the execu-
ton Of Louise Thomas, a negress, con-
victed of murder in Philadelphia, for
the week beginning Oct %.
The last woman executed lin Penn
sylvania was Sarah J. WHEELING, Phil
adelphia, who was hanged in 1889.
Kate Edwards. convicted of murder in
the first degree in 1905. was pardoned
after more than IL years. the various
governors refusing to sign her death
warrant.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-16

Randolph Is now growing faster in
proportion than many Of our towns
and even cities. During the last 20
years there have been ~ new homes
built and today there are under con-
struction at least eight homes with a
valuation Of $4,000 or more. The fol-
lowing people are building new homes
this season: Joseph Wellman. Frank
Sanborn and F. A. Carleton on Water
street; Harold Woodcock and Percy
Lint on School street; Wallace Libby
and Morris Green on Central street;
Herbert Gray and George Gogsin, Jr.,
on + street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-16
f & Free Today Test
Use the Coupon
Here IS the nay to glistening teeth
that dentists nom advse
It removes that dingy finn from your
teeth. It clears cloudy teeth. Start beau
flying your teeth today-why wait?

MODERN science now tells
1V1 rs how to clean and
brighten dingy teeth. A new
way widely urged by leading
dentists of the world. Different
in formula, action and effect, it
does what no other method has
yet attained-removes and COM
bats. without harsh grit, the
dangerous film that covers teeth
and which old type dentifriees
do not fight successfully.
Run your tongue across your
teeth. You will feel that film.
Under it are the prettier, whittier
teeth you envy in others. II
you combat that film your teeth
will quickly glisten in a way
that will delight you. Ask your