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The Omaha morning bee., 1924-04-06
World VIII Celebrate
Second Birthday Soon

The management OF the World
theater is making plans for the gala
celebration OF the World Second
Anniversary" week starting Saturday.
April 49, For its second birthday the
big playhouse contemplates the pre-
sentation of a vaudeville and photo.
play bill OF unusual magnitude.
Irvings's Imperial Midgets. % little
mon and women, are to be the head.
line feature OF Anniversary bill. This
act has been one OF the biggest box
office attractions that has ever APP
peared over the Pantages circuit and
Ia coming to Omaha direct from Los
Angeles in order TO appear on the
Anniversary program.
Adolph Menjou will play the second
male lead opposite corinne Griffith
in For Sale"
"A Woman Of Paris" THE Mar
riage Circle" and Thomas II. Ince's
exotic drama of the South Seas TO be
released as "The Marriage Cheat. ="
give Menjon three Of tho best indIvid-
ual Appearances ever accorded a char
|aeter actor.
Production OF For sale" viii start
this week. following Miss Griffith 3
return TO Los Angeles from her honey.
moon with Walter Morosco. her brand
new husband.
Evening star., 1924-01-15

Nearly 1900 women in London earn
| livelihood as hairdressers.
Evening star., 1924-01-15
CIvITANS TO SECURE
GARDENS FOR BOYS
Will Seek to Give Country Recrea-
ton to Wards of Protective
Society.
BENNING SITE PROPOSED
Agriculture Expert Promises to
Help in Work.

Members OF the Civitan Club have
become interested in the Juvenile Pro-
tective Association of Washington
and have agreed to support plan by
which the boys can be given In the
spring. summer and fall an oppor-
tunity to get into the country and to
engage in gardening.
The land which the association will
procure for gardening purposes prob
ably will be at Benning. Mr.. George
Beattie of the bureau Of plant in
dustry of the Department OF Agricul-
ture has agreed to superintend the
boys. There will be a personal di-
rector of the work present at all
times.
Volunteer members Of the Civitan
Club will go daily to the garden to
give their boy proteges support and
inspiration. 1t is intended by the
Civitan Club not only to give recrea-
tive work to the boys, but to instruct
them after an interesting manner In
the ways of good American citizen
ship. The boys organization Will be
called the Civttan Gardening Club
of the Juvenile Protective Associa-
ton
Evening star., 1924-01-15

delegates to Congress from the. Dis
trict. Opposition also was voted to
the proposed gasoline tax for auto
mobiles, as amended, but the organ
iaatiOn favored the measure as origi-
nally presented.
DR.. Parsons. chairman Of the school
committee. announced that the de-
fects in the heating system at the
Kingsman School had been corrected
and 1t was now efficient.
The paving OF 18th street from
East Capitol to 3 street and the
Capitol street from 18th street to the
new Eastern High School will be at
tended to when circumstances permit,
according to assurances received from
the Commissioners.
The association voted approval to
the project for the development OF
the water power at Great Falls for
the benefit OF the District.
Evening star., 1924-01-15

Silk Underwear
A special lot OF Jap Silk and
Wash Satin Camisoles. o.
Black and navy predomi- Z0C
nate. While they last.
Lingette and Tub Silk Slips that
regularly sell for $3.50
and 1895. Colors are CD El
navy, black and brown. WV
A beautiful quality Jersey SILK
Vest could easily sell for Ct 7S
$3.50. Flesh and orchid. y so
Very special ..........
Is Crepe de Chine Teddies and a
few Satin Blopmers. The teddies
are daintily tr m med
in lace and sold for $500 CT or
and $3.50. Clearaway y '0o
Ole lot OF excellent quality
Radiuln Vests. Plain C0 7S
tailored styles. Real CZssO
values at ................
Black Satin and Jersey CD QS
Silk Sport Bloomers. ~ sOO
Cearaway price .....
A special group OF
Dainty Philippine e0 En
Gowns, real attractive " sJV
styles. Sale price. e.......
Evening star., 1924-01-15
NORTHEAST CITIZENS
DISCUSS POLICE PAY
Would Limit Increase to Those
Who Get $4,000 or Less
Per Annum.
BALLOU BANS DRESS REFORM
Several Bills in Senate Affecting
District Are Approved.

Discussion of the proposed increase
in pay for policemen by the North
east Washington Citizens Associa-
ton at the Ludlow School last eve
ming brought about a resolution by
Bruce l. Casteel favoring increases
only for those grades receiving $4,000
or less per annum. 1t was pointed
out that to grant the suggested in
crease to the superintendent OF po-
lice would be inconsistent as that
would place the salary Of that Office
in excess of that received by the
Commissioners.
DR.. Ballou. superintendent of
schools, notified the association that
its suggested recommendation for the
control of the manner of dress Of
high school students was a matter
to be regulated by the parents and
school associations rather than by
the board Of education.
Would Move Inclnerator.
DR.. r. w. McCullough, president Of
the Trinidad Citizens Association.
urged support of efforts to have re-
moved the refuse incineration plant
at Montello avenue and Mount Olivet
road
a number Of bills affecting the
District now before the Senate were
approved. among them being pro-
posed amendment to the Constitution
for national representation for the
District; making adjustments of cer-
tain accounts in the Treasury to the
credit of the District: providing for
the connecting up of all the old civil
war forts around Washington: au-
thorizing transfer to the jurisdiction
Of the Commissioners of certain
portion of Anacostia Park for tree
nursery purposes; providing a COM
prehensive development of the parks
and playground system; regulating
the business of loaning money on Sc
curity of any kind by any person,
firm. bank. etc.
The association voted its disap-
House providing for the election OF
Evening star., 1924-01-15
FINED FOR ASSAULT.
W. J. Sullivan Must Pay for At.
tacking Policeman.

william Joseph Sullivan. a young
white man charged with assaulting
Policeman George Leahy Sunday
morning. was tried and convicted by
Judge John p. Mcmahon In the
United States branch of Police
Court yesterday and sentenced to
pay a fine of SIS. In the District of
Columbia branch of Police Court
Sadge ScA&ldt, on a charge of in
toxication. fined him $40 and for dis
orderly conduct IS, the District of
Columbia sentence to run after the
United States sentences have been
completed.
Evening star., 1924-01-15
GEN. ROBERT F. LEEDY DIES

bP<cidI Dltp0tcn IEe Sttr.
LURAY, Va, January 15.-Gen. Rob
ert F.. Leedy, noted lawyer of this
place. Is dead at the age Of sixty.
after a weeks illness. Born in the
his entire professional life in Luray.
He was prominent in Virginia politics.
serving In both branches of the legis-
lature. A widow and Ave children
survive.
Evening star., 1924-01-15
GROUNDED STEAMER FLoATED

WILMINGTON. N. c., January 15.-
The italian steamer Ansaldo VII,
which went aground off the Cape Fear
bar Sunday morning, has been foatsi
and has proceeded on It's vosASe.
The vessel was undamaE Eed
Evening star., 1924-01-15

southwest; Mrs. Charles ]. Helm,
sectional vice president for the
northeast: Mrs. Rose McAuliffe. Sec
tional vice president for the south
east; recording secretary, Miss Mary
Fineran. financial secretary, Mrs.
Irene A. Conner; treasurer, Mrs. A.
J. Light; board of directors. Mrs.
Thomas p Brown, Mrs. Robert P.
Evening star., 1924-01-15

Of the District OF Columbia at a re-
cent meeting.
Other officers elected were: Mrs.
II. c. Surguy. vice president at large,
to fill the unexpired term Of Mrs. 8.
V. Farling, who went to Chicago to
live last summer; Mrs. Frances
Thuee, sectional vice president for
the northwest; Mrs. j. H. Springman.
sectional vice president for the
Evening star., 1924-01-15

Every Silk Blouse and Overblouse
III our stock is included in this
sreeping reduc tion. II nn
Materials are excellent ~ L"
SOME of all Sizes. -
A group of Georgette and Crepe
de Chine Waists and Overblouses
sa1dless gard @uoi Of fofmsP of s9'S value. .9
Handmade Wolfe and Dimity
Blouses, sold for 1895 to $5.75. II
the Il 'ss,tss Saiue-tRe tR 'pSis price is IS .W
Tailored Dimity Blouses and
Overblouses. Excellent G. 2C
for wear with sweaters. y sJO
500 value. Sale price.
A group of Is Slip-on and Coat
Style Sweaters, made OF mohair,
worsted and mohair and
silk combinations. Sold CD 0S
for $500 and $595. Sale VZsJJ
price
Every other Sweater, including
all Brushed Wool ~ nn
Coats. Wonderful ~ Un
values .............
Wool and Silk Scarfs. Ideal for
sg'es Sous sS5 meas 's5:g5: Sold ssls :fs $50
price ...................
Evening star., 1924-01-15
PRIEST AGAIN HEADS
WELFARE SOCIETY

Mgr. c. +. Thomas. pastor Of ST.
Patrick's Church. was reelected
president of the Catholic Big Sisters
Evening star., 1924-01-15

Babbitt, Mrs. J. D. Prosise, Mrs. Ella,
Dolan and Miss NJ l. Moriarty.
Plans for increasing the member
ship also were discussed and reports
made on the distribution of Christ
mas baskets.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-11
Rotarians Have Dinner

There was q good attendance at
the weekly meeting of the Skowhe-
gan Rotary Club, Tuesday noon. The
meeting was held at the Centenary
Methodist church where the Rotar-
ians were special guests of the
4 ladies' Social Circle who on Tues
day in connection with their annual
fair served delicious chicken pie
dinner. The small vestry was de-
voted to the use of the Rotarians.
The president, w. Il. Woodbury. pre-
sided and the singing was conducted
by DR.. Stanley NJ. Cover, the ac-
companist was Mrs. Marion r. Oddly.
The soloist was DR.. Raymond A.
Derbyshire.
The speaker of the meeting was
]. A. Hale OF New \ DIRK City repre-
senting the Western Union who
spoke in a most pleasing manner of
the value and use of tii8e, mention
ing the way that the Western Tn
ion by it's efficient service saves
much. time and urged greater pa
tronage of the service of the Wes-
tern Union. Mr.. Hale was an In
teresting speaker. and his subject one
of practical value to business men.
Announcement was made that the
membership contest which has been
going on for some weeks under the
leadership of Frank w. Bucknam
and Charles w. Day had come to
close and that the side of which Mr..
Day was the captain was the win
ming side and that on the Tuesday
noon of Christmas week the losing
side will have charge of the dinner
and program. The clubs Golden
Rule dinner by which they will save
money to contribute to the Near East
Relief Fund will be served at the
next meeting under the direction of
Roland r. Pattern
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-11

at the opera house when the Rotar-
ians and their wives were special
guests. Upon the platform were
seated Miss Phillips. Miss Weed. DIR.
Little and the local president, Miss
Blanch Jewett who presided. The
same greeting was sung and vocal
solos were rendered, by Mrs. Pear
Pomerleau and Joseph Fluett and
encUres accompanied by Mrs. Bor-
den. The flag was hung at the rear
of the platform and, was saluted. The
first speaker was Miss Weed who
spoke briefly OF the b. =. ". work.
and the value of the same. The sec
ond speaker was Miss Phillips. She
was most Interesting as she told of
the work of the B. p. w. The last
speaker was DR.. Clarence Little,
president of the State University of
Maine who in n logical and enter
tanning manner spoke of the work of
the three colleges at the University.
the Agricultural, the Arts and
Sciences and that Of Technology and
his hope that in the not far distant
future o Medical and Law college
may be added. The closing number
was the song in farewell to Minis
Phillips and just before this was
sung Miss Jewett requested Miss
Ward and Mrs. Cleveland. the COM
posefs of the songs to rise. Those
attending Swere invited to the Red
Cross room down. stairs to meet the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-11
PERSONAL MENTION

Mrs. James Kinsiey went to- Ban
cor. Wednesday morning. on busi-
ness.
Mr.. and Mrs. &. &. steward of
bingham were business callers in
Skowhcgan. Tuesday.
Mrs. Everett r. Goodrich was in
water,ille. Wednesday, the guest OF
her son and wife. DR.. and Mrs. Bllnn
o. Goodrich.
Mrs. Beulah PadAain and daugh.
ter. Miss Phyllis. who have passed
two weeks at tho home Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Fred Webster OF North ave-
nue.. have returned TO Scion.
Miss Flora Murphy. q Skowhegan
woman who now passes her summers
at Werner~iiie. Ia. has gone to
California. whore she plans TO pass
the winter with a sister and two
brothers.
Mrs. John II. rhilbrick and
daughter. Miss Florence Philbrick.
left Wednesday morning for wor-
cester. Mass, where on Saturday
they will attend the wedding OF their
son and brother. DR.. Maurice e.
rhilbrick OF skowhegan. and Hilda
Grace flaming OF Lubec. which will
occur at the home OF her uncle and
aunt, the Rev. and Mrs. Harry Mer.
rick. In Worcester.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-11
CornviIIe. larone and Mercer
Farm Bureau Meetinus

The first annual meeting held in
Somerset County for the 1924-1925
season was held at the Cornville
Town Hall, Thursday. December 4.
The following officers were elected
for 1925: Chairman. George Foster;
Secretary, Lyman Scribner: Clubs,
Miss Elizabeth Foster; Poultry, Mrs.
Elizabeth Kennedy.
The mems project leaders elected
were as follows: Dairy. Fred Weeks:
Crops and Forestry. Bert Hall: Or
chard. Lyman Scribner; Farm Mgt.,
Leland Bosworth.
At the meeting Of the women's
division in the afternoon the follow
ing leaders were elected and pro-
gram adopted:- Chairman. Mrs.
Gladys Kelley: Secretary, Mrs. Net
tie. Kelley; Clothing project. Mrs.
Emma Locke: Foods project, Airs.
Martha Collins: House Mgt. project.
Mrs. Nellie Scott.
Program of work for the year 1925.
Jan. Sewing Kits; Feb, Sewing
Finishes; Mar, Selection of clothing:
Apr, Millinery: May. Table Service
and salads; June, Wild greens: July,
Picnic; Aug, Nutrition III: Sept,
Basketry: Oct. Healthful clothing:
<NVt., DtC., All
ntIal meeting.
At the close Of the afternoon meet
ing the women gaves a short pro-
gram.
The men and women of the Larone
Farm Bureau met Friday, Dec. 8 at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. J. G. Mer-
row. The following community
leaders were elected: Chairman, II.
v. Hetherington: Secretary. Mrs. III.
V. .Hetherington; Poultry, Mrs. J. G.
Morrow.
The men project leaders for 1925
are: Chairman. ii. V. Hetherington;
Poultry, Mrs. J. g. Morrow: Farm
Mgt. and Orchard. Howard BuzzelI:
Crops and Forestry, l.. w. Lyons.
At the meeting Of the women's
division In the afternoon the officers
were elected and the following pro-
gram. Of work adopted: Jan, chill
dren's lunches and Invalid Care:
Feb. Selection Of clothing: March.
Increasing the family income; April,
Wild green's and home plants: May.
Blouses: June, Machine Att: July,
Picnic: August, Nutrition. Ill; Sept.
Oct, HeaithfuI Clothing;
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-11

at all surprised: l was so proud OF
him myself that wouldn't have felt
amazed If everybody there had
turned around to look at him.
There's a girl over there who's
awfully interested in you. Larry" ]
said, and he laughed and turned
to look over at her. And then he
excused himself to me, quite excit-
eddy, saying, TITS girl I used to
know and rushed over to their
table.
II was silly, but I felt hurt. He
couldn't have done anything else.
II he wAs polite, of course-and yet
l hated having him jump up and
leave ME that way. {. g.
"She lived next door to me when
were just kids" he told me when
he came back, few moments later.
I'VE played around together for
years. and when I was In college
she went to boarding school not far
away, and used to come down to
proms and things with ME. Pretty,
isn't she?"
She was pretty think maybe
that was one reason why I'd sort Of
hated having him leave me to speak
to her. And she was dressed beau
tifully--nobbdy would wear clothes
like that II they had to pay their
own laundry bills. decided,
Z Lawrence and I passed their table
when we went up to the dance floor.
and he introduced US. Her name
CnnMrinht faoi BIZ The II
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-11
IS THANKFUL AND
he SAYS As MUCH
Deems it a Privilege to Ex-
press Appreciation to Source
of Comfort.

Warren ]. SBuzzell q prominent
resident of Steuben, Me-, writes the
Priest Drug Co., OF Bangor:
II can assure you that truly app
probate the kindness in sepding me
the sample OF Priests Indigestion
Powder and also feel thankful that
| am granted the privilege OF adding
my testimony to the thousands who
have been so relieved from acute in
aiges tion and water brash. Il II all
that is claimed for 1t and more
Priests Powder for Indigestion.
Sour. Sick stomach. Car Sickness.
Heartburn and General Hyperactiity
OF the Stomach.
All druggists, SOC and $3.50. The
sl.Se size holds FIVE (5) times as
Imuch az the Soc size.
Priests Regulators. the ideal tonic
laxative for chronic constipation 2Sc
and &c. II your dealer does not
carry them In stock have him order
for you or send direct to Priest Drug
Co. Bangor. Me- Parcel Post pre-
paid to any address. No extra
chafxe.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-11
HARRINGTON

Frank Casino of Oquossoc was h.
fore Judge Mills I'm the municipal
court wednesday charged with illegal
possession of Intoxicating liquors, lie
pleaded not guilty, but probable caurs
was found and he was ordered to fur.
nish hail In the sum of $500 for bis
appearance at the February term Of
supreme court. Bail was furnished
a. T.. Christopher was befde the
municipal court Wednesday on
charge involving slot machines. He
was fined SO and costs amounting 10
$51.bb.
Following are tho real estate trans
fers during the week:
Dec. 6-Dead River North Branch to
Kennebec Log Driving Co.
Dec. 6-Clinton l.. Gray and Ada v
Gray to Harrison y. Bean md william
II. Eean, all OF Fay. land situated o.
Gray.
Dec. s-Mary l.. Reynolds OF New
Sharon to John r. Walker OF New
Sharon. farm situated at New sharcfL
Dec. S---Joseph =. Reynolds OF BecS
enridge, Col. Lottie II. Ives Of White
Plains. n. y. Laura !. Buttrlck Of
Hampstead. n. Y. Harry A. ReynoId.
Of West Port. Conn, NJ. a. Chase o.
Pennington. 10 Mary Il. Reynolds o.
New Sharon. interests in real estate
Dec. 9--Milford J. Truse Of Phillips
to Raymond A. -sstarbird and Nellie n
Starbird. both OF Strong. land ~
buildings situated ut New VINEYARD
Dec. o--Joseph T. castonguN
jay to Thomas Galbert Of Farmlng'oh
one-half interest In land and Dulldlpbs
at Jag. ,,.
Dec. 9--S. Howard Peasc OF "iln
to william A. Palmer of Wiitoii' iA~
located at Wilton.
Dee. W--Rumford Falls 6 RangeIo
I .akes n. i. to John 1isce OF Eanse
ley. land. - 80.
Dec. 16---Portland & Rumford raw
and Maine Central Railroad CO.
John Iiseo Of Rangeley. quit clalhht
under lease. property mentioned apV'f
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WEEKS MILLS

Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. segee, El. ~
Weeks and Mrs Harvey Weeks ~
tended the pictures In Augusta s"'''
day night. ,.al
Mrs. Nellie Brown was the
Sunday night Of Mrs. May WhNe a..
Mr.. and Mrs. James Caswell o.
gusta were Sunday visitors OF ME- =.
Mrs. II. p. Reed. -.
Miss ALICE Holloway, who IS a. ,.,srs
ing Cony High school. and MISS 80
Holloway, who is attending en.
Business college in Augusta, wstl
the home of their parents, MI Va
Mrs. Forest Holloway, over ina asfs
giving. both returning to A"s'
Monday. .a.,.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. J. White were W
tors in Augusta Sunday. .oms
Mrs. Bertha Reed was ~
from Augusta Sunday. .s.,ss
Frank Lee from Topshani - 49,
ing bis daughter, Mrs. Harvey ,s,ss,rt
p. w. Dodge 10 at home from
town, Conn. ~
Archie Coburn Is very III s, ,s.i;ax
home OF his sister, Mrs. Forest rs
way; his condition remains apous X
same At this writing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-11
MADISON

: Bowien Adshade, who Is in me y
S. army, stationed at Font Hamil.Vs
Brooklyn, n. Y. arrived In MaoIsyp
Wednesday forenoon to visit his NV,
Their and other friends -.
Frank l.. Harding went to Iv'
land Wednesday on business u,pj
Leslie Il. Granam. has purchasssss
the I. L. Foss bakery and has ai'es.s
taken possession and Will soon reop'g
the bakery for business. IA
Madison high boys' basSen,ug,a M
team will play New Portland Pr
boys at the high school gymnassIsnn,@
Friday evening. The Lawrence mss
girls team OF Fairfield will also w
the Madison high girls at the SSHT
time. ~
Max Viles left town TUESDAY -
Portland to attend the annual NE
ing of the Maine state grange, ~ ~
delegate from Kenpebcc 'a"'t
grange Of Madison. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-11
WHO'S WHO AND WHATS
HAPPENED.

DOROTHY LANE goes to New
York to visit
PERsIS GRANT and try TO break
into the movies. She meets
LAWRENCE FRENCH. q young
publicity man. and after = quarrel
with Psrsis. goes to a girls club
with
SYLVIA sTEARNS and lives
there Through French che meets
JON SEWARD. q famous star.
ana q engaged a. his leading lady
In an independent production that
he 10 making. Seward, known ~
.ths great lover Of the screen" fails
In love with her. Realizing that
she cared more Q for Lawrence
French than for him, she is much
upset. Returning from . location
trip early one morning. she sees
sylvia and Lawrence driving 10 the
railway station together. and feels
sure that they are eioping. But q
note from Sylvia explains that she
has an engagement with a stock
company out Of town and 10 leaving
to ali Il. An agent phones her. ask
ing her TO see Elm concerning work.
There she meets a movie magnate.
ErKHORN, who offers her an en-
gagement, and wants her to dine
with him. Having an engagement
with French. she refuses.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-11

- ~ ~
wak Prisciiia Graves. but LAwrsncs
eailsd her Pussy.
] have never known ANYBODY sase
who danced ~ IAwrsnce does. AND
rye never fixed 90 well 20 dance
with any one else. It's sort OF As II
something quite outside OF you
swept you along. and you aren't
conscious Of really dancing at all
the music carries you.
II was wonderful that night. with
the music throbbing and singing as
IL Il had heen my heart. somehow,
and the rose lights ON the little TIA
bles dimmed by the beauty OF the
moonlight outside. and the hArbor
lights &vinkling there below a.. ]
felt AZ II ! were in fairy1and. And I
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-11
Ford Runs 81 Miles on
Salon Of Gasoline

a new automatic and self -regulat-
ing device has been invented by John
A. Stransky, lyes Fourth ST., Puk-
wana. South Dakota. with which au-
tomobiles have made from IS to 81
miles on gallon Of gasoline. II re-
moves carbon and reduces spark
plug trouble and overheating. It can
be installed by any one In FIVE min
utes. Mr.. Stransky wants distiibn-
tors and il willing to send a sample
at his own risk. Write him today
Adv.